As you begin another year of college or start your first year, remember to show love—even to groups and individuals who explicitly hate others.
Chick-fil-A won’t provide enough variety on its own
Officials announced earlier this month that they will replace Alvin’s Café with a Chick-fil-A, leaving students with dietary restrictions concerned.
SGA needs to avoid conflicts of interest, put students first
Student Government Association should represent the student body and work to improve student organizations through funding, advice and support.
Editors encourage students to support new SGA president
Randy Gipson-Black, religion sophomore, won the SGA presidential election 75 to 25 percent, becoming the president-elect until the inauguration on April 7.
Editors urge officials to take student petition seriously
Two students recently issued a petition to improve communication between officials in the theater department and acting students.
Food service transition calls for sympathetic students
Students should acknowledge the work of Sodexo employees during their last few months with the university and help them through the transition.
Officials need to find simple, consistent housing draft method
The housing draft has changed for the fourth consecutive year.
Dining services needs to better accommodate dietary restrictions
While most vegans and vegetarians choose their food based on a moral decision, some students can’t eat certain foods because of an intolerance, allergy or religious restriction.
Editors encourage SGA to support repurposing bill
The Repurposing Club aims to promote ways to improve the environment on campus. Its first project is to introduce recycling opportunities to the dorms.
Editors advise officials to reject ex-felons as students
Just before the end of last semester, a 43-year-old student was arrested on campus for possession of methamphetamine. As it turns out, that student had three warrants out for his arrest and a felonious criminal background. Fortunately, Lt. Joshua Pankowsky recognized the man and arrested him. Despite the eventual outcome of the situation, this discovery…
Students encouraged to take time for themselves
Whether we’re freshmen or seniors, most of us start the new school year with goals, ambitions and sometimes even more concerns.
Editors commend the campus community on Relay For Life
Thank you to everyone who made Relay For Life happen: the planning committee, team captains, and those who came out to support the event and display the best of OCU.
SGA leadership urged to do more in the coming semester
So, Mr. President, remember: Change can be good, but be sure you finish what you started and communicate throughout the process.
Editors concerned about continuing changes to housing process
Change is good, but there has been too much change with how students select their rooms. The housing assignment system has changed each of the last three years.
Editors offer steps for a smooth registration process
Although this system might make things simple, there are some other ways for students to prepare. Here are our suggestions for a smooth enrollment:
Officials urged to address parking concerns
Parking will always be an issue on any college campus. Either there is not enough, the spaces are too small or the prices are too high.
Accountability needed in SGA appropriations process
There is an apparent lack of respect between student organizations and Student Senate where appropriations are concerned.
Editors remind students to count blessings during the holidays
For college students, Thanksgiving represents a calm before the stress of finals season hits us. It is our chance to catch up on sleep and Netflix before studying for finals and spending long nights in Dulaney-Browne Library. It also is a time of year when we are reminded of the things we are thankful for….
Officials urged to reevaluate food prices
By The Editors Dining on campus is always a touchy subject with students across the nation. Food is one of the top complaints on college campuses, according to studentadvisor.com. Hundreds of students were surveyed to find out what their top complaints about college are. Lack of diversity and tuition also made the list. The…
Oklahoma hoodie law changes
By the Editors In the campus, Feb. 4, we ran our editorial about our thoughts on the Oklahoma hoodie law and I guess someone was paying attention because the proposed amendment to the law no longer exists. Here’s our original opinion on the law, but to read more about why the proposal no longer exists…
Awareness of campus security risks encouraged
There have been several dorm security issues during the last couple of weeks.
Campus community encouraged to try new dining option
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to give Rehearsals Grill a try in the coming weeks.
Editors urge students to attend Homecoming activities
Homecoming is in full swing this week.
There are a variety of events occurring throughout the week, presented by Student Activities Council.
Distinguished Speaker Series welcomes Eboo Patel
Eboo Patel, this year’s first speaker in the Distinguished Speaker Series will present this evening.
Patel is the author of several books regarding interfaith relations and Islam in America. He also is the founder of the Interfaith Youth Core.
Student government works on transparency, allotments
When looking for help with funding, students and organizations have the opportunity to turn to student government.
Student Governmnet Association has the ability to give out money to organizations through allotments.
Officials contradict previous statements regarding restaurant
By The Editors Rehearsals Grill is scheduled to open when staff is hired and trained. Church officials previously were concerned about the university profiting from the sale of beer and wine at Rehearsals. An agreement was recently made that alcohol would not be served at the restaurant, but the building will not be sold. Sodexo…
