The editors at Student Publications wanted to thank the campus community for making it through and unprecedented year.
Editorial: OCU’s future was female, but what about now?
Three years ago, Student Publications put out a print issue declaring “OCU’s future is female!” Three years later, each of those women in those positions have been filled by men. What should OCU do moving forward?
No education without representation
The editorial board discuss the lack of student and staff representation on the Presidential Search Committee.
Editorial: Editors urge OCU to improve communication with students
The editorial board encourages the university to improve communication with students, especially during times of crisis
Editorial: What to do on Valentine’s Day during a pandemic
Editors urges students to celebrate Valentine’s Day safely this year.
Editorial: Editors admonish creation of anti-trans state senate bill
The editors urge students to oppose anti-trans legislation in Oklahoma.
Editorial: Students encouraged to reach out to senators, attend SGA meetings
The editor encourage students to reach out to their student government representatives.
editorial: Maintenance must respect student’s privacy, safety concerns
Students are concerned about dealing with maintenance workers on campus.
EDITORIAL: Future SGA leaders must build positive relationships with students
Student Government Association has had its fair share of issues, as displayed in the past few weeks and throughout this academic year.
editorial: Campus community encouraged to support health clinic
Students are upset about their experiences with the Campus Health Clinic.
Editorial: University cleanliness policies benefit campus community
OCU prides itself on being a clean and functional place for students to learn. Just because times are changing, however, doesn’t mean this standard of quality should be compromised.
Editorial: Talks of diversity, inclusion need real application in campus affairs
Sometimes diversity and inclusion can be implemented in our lives in simple, yet important ways.
Editor-in-chief reflects on four years with Student Publications
Don’t forget the experiences that made you who you are and embrace the future-as uncertain as it may be.
Presidential search committee must keep students updated on progress
The new president will take office July 1, but the search committee has not provided the campus community with information about the presidential search since November.
Survivors who stay silent during trend remain valid
People should remain sensitive and not pressure survivors to share their experiences just because of a trend.
Subtle racial prejudice still affects students
An investigation on the claims of racial profiling from a black student against campus police was completed within a week.
Racial prejudice remains a pertinent issue on campus
The only evidence they had for questioning McQuarters was that he was the last one through the gate, which wasn’t enough evidence to justify coming into his room.
Call campus police with any potential safety concerns
No students should feel silly for calling campus police. They’re here to make sure everyone is safe.
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.
Editors encourage students to unite after election
Donald Trump became president-elect after beating Hillary Clinton by 62 electoral votes, but Clinton received almost 600,000 more popular votes than Trump.
Editors unhappy with the removal of chapel pews
The Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel is coming up on its 50th anniversary and has undergone some changes in the past few weeks.
Editors encourage students to get flu vaccinations
The flu shot can be a controversial decision, but as flu season approaches, students are encouraged to protect themselves and others by getting the shot.
Editors encourage housing officials to communicate more
More open lines of communication will benefit students and housing officials.
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 question increase in student housing fees
We need a plan to help housing, but maybe this isn’t the best one.
