Students may soon be able to purchase breakfast items at Chick-fil-A after a decision this week.
Caf to cover peanuts, protect students with airborne allergies
Dining officials are taking precautions to cover peanuts in the caf after a student with airborne peanut allergies experienced allergic reactions.
editorial: Students encouraged to provide survey feedback
After reading student responses to a survey, Chartwells officials made changes, giving students what they want.
Trader Joe’s opens store in Nichols Hills
Trader Joe’s, a grocery store that boasts quality produce at low prices, opened a store in Nichols Hills last month, catching the attention of some students.
Food service app allows students to plan meals ahead of time
A new app from Sodexo, the campus food service provider, allows students to plan their meals without having to step inside the caf at all.
Delicious, glamorous food to get you through midterms
Here are five deliciously hilarious pictures of Meryl Streep, from the Instagram account @tasteofstreep that will use both food and glamour to help you take your mind off of your stress.
App allows students to order food, goods from local businesses
A new app provides students with a new way to order food or make extra money.
Administrators urged to cooperate with SGA
Food service is a touchy subject on college campuses. Food is one of college students’ top complaints, according to studentadvisor.com. It is nice to know Student Government Association is seeking solutions to issues surrounding food on campus. But the real problem is university administrators not cooperating with SGA in these efforts. Sodexo, the university’s food…
SGA works to solve food service issues
Students are concerned with the university’s food service provider, Sodexo, and Student Government Association wants to help. SGA officials said they hope to resolve concerns surrounding Sodexo’s food quality and its contract with the university. They have not determined a definite plan yet, but they are exploring issues and possible solutions. “We’re not necessarily…
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…
Valentine’s Day: highs and lows of spreading the love
Few holidays are more contested than Valentine’s Day. For some, it’s an opportunity to remind their loved ones how deeply they care, and spoil them with special gifts and extra attention. For others, the day is no more than a ploy by candy and card companies to up their dwindling sales in the spring. Find out the history behind the holiday, the present celebrations, and how this columnist’s spending her weekend.
Student Affairs hosts Superbowl watch party for campus
Student Affairs will host a Superbowl watch party for the campus community.
Random Acts of Kindness: volunteerism for students on the go
With schedules filling up in the first weeks of the new semester, thinking about volunteering can be stressful. But random acts of kindness provide a quick and easy way to give back to the community.
Athletics Department members gather record donations in food drive
The Athletics Department have gathered a record number of food items during this semester’s Canned Food Drive.OCU student-athletes raised over 11,996 food items to donate to Skyline Urban Ministries.
OCU celebrates International Education Week
The OCU Study Abroad department will celebrate International Education Week with a variety of events and presentations.
Native American Heritage Week begins
The Native American Society is hosting Native American Heritage Week this week.
Sororities gather for Festive Feast
The campus’s four sororities are coming together to give thanks for sisterhood with their annual Festive Feast.
Tricks and treats: how to stay safe over Halloweekend
Though Halloween may be a prime time for children, college-age kids at heart still celebrate the ghosts and ghoulies on Oct. 31. Here are some tips for staying safe this weekend.
Democracy Plaza hosts “Last Chance Picnic”
By Submitted Democracy Plaza, the Center for Student Leadership’s initiative to educate student voters, will host a picnic dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday on the quad. The Last Chance Picnic has been designed to give students one last chance to register to vote, while informing them about important issues in this year’s election….
Pumpkin spice: trend reaches record highs this fall
By Lauren Matheny, Web Editor Pumpkin spice: it’s not just for lattes any more. The pumpkin flavoring trend has reached new heights during the start of the 2014 fall season. According to Datassential MenuTrends, which tracks marketing and sales in the food industry, pumpkin-inspired offerings in restaurants have increased 240% since 2008. Major food retailers…
Alumni Association hosts Downtown Lunch and Learn
The OCU Alumni Association will host a lunch and learn session titled “Living, Working, and Playing in the Urban Core.” The session will take place from 12 to 1 p.m. on Sept. 11 at the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library. The session will be led by a discussion panel of local business professionals from BetterBlockOKC: · …
Resisting the urge: healthy snack habits for hard-core studying
By Lauren Matheny, Lifestyles Editor What you eat while studying can affect your memory, mood, and general well-being. Though it might seem easier to rip open a bag of chips or scarf down a candy bar, making healthful and easy choices can go a long way to energizing students for studying marathons or long days…
New dining/shopping development under construction on 23rd
The revival of the Uptown 23rd District will continue with a new business and retail development. Land Run Commercial Real Estate Advisors purchased a vacant warehouse on the corner of Walker and 23rd Street. They have titled the development The Rise. Construction and refurbishment has already begun on the site. The 45,000 square foot property…
Gobbling It Up: Culinary Websites and OCU Students Embrace New Thanksgiving Meal Traditions
Though turkey and stuffing might remain standard fair for millions of Americans on Thanksgiving Day, a growing number of families are beginning new holiday food traditions. The number of families not indulging in turkey dinners has risen in recent years: last year, 12% of families chose alternative routes for their feasts. This shift can…
Rehearsals Grill officially opens, features variety
Rehearsals Grill, located on the corner of North Virginia Avenue and 23rd Street, is open to the public.
Alvin’s releases dollar menu
Alvin’s Café released a new dollar menu Oct. 7.
The menu features new items that cost less than $2. Menu items include chips, candy, fruit, taquitos, hot dogs, and various types of slider sandwiches.
