Students are reflecting on the past year of COVID-19 guidelines and hoping for a COVID-less future.
Gallery: Mask Decorating
One of the final activities that new students were able to participate in was a, “make your own mask” event held outside the Great Hall. Even Starsky was able to make an appearance!
“OKCU” back to “OCU”
OCU is officially keeping its acronym “OCU.”
New freshmen class radiates positive enthusiasm
The OCU class of 2023 is on campus and they’re ready to start the college life.
Campus community welcomes largest freshman class in years
Students spent their first week participating in Stars Week orientation events, engaging in small groups and acquainting themselves with the campus.
Officials start year with new Stars Week orientation events
Stars Week is the weeklong schedule of orientation activities meant to help freshmen acclimate to the campus community before classes start.
Petree to form new assemblies for freshmen, transfer students
During the year, the faculty or staff member will act as a mentor to the students in the group.
Columnist encourages students to give loved ones space
Since my freshman year, I have noticed an increase in a community feel here at OCU, and that was evident at the move-in process at Walker Hall.
11 types of incoming freshmen
As OCU welcomes a new class of freshmen to campus, officials emphasize that students are individuals. However, most freshmen fit into specific groups.
Columnist offers advice to incoming freshmen
A letter to the incoming freshmen from a sophomore who’s just been through it.
Retention rates at record high, estimated to increase
More freshmen are returning as sophomores than in recent years. Student retention rate measures the number of freshmen who return as sophomores. The retention for Fall 2014 freshmen returning as sophomores is at 85 percent. The rate increased 5 percent from last year. “Eighty-five percent is best in recent recorded history,” said Kevin Windholz, vice…
Freshmen reflect on first year with ceremony
By Taylor Rey, Staff Writer As the school year comes to a close, it’s time for freshmen to reflect on their first year college experiences with the annual Fire and Water Ceremony. OCULeads hosts the ceremony every year to commemorate the end of the year for each new freshmen class. OCULeads was created in…
Honors program accepts applications
The Honors Program is accepting applications for the spring semester.
Freshmen allowed to reside in upperclassmen dormitory
Freshmen are allowed to live in Methodist Hall dormitory, against university housing policies.
OCU ranked among top regional universities
Submitted OCU was ranked as one of the best universities in the western United States. College Choice, a website which publishes rankings of schools for prospective students, named OCU to their list of Best Western Regional Universities last week. OCU was the only school in Oklahoma to make the list. The school was ranked 31…
Freshmen increase activity in campus organizations
By The Editors OCU students are known for their commitment to various organizations and participation in multiple activities at any given time. The freshman class this year seems to be extremely involved in campus organizations and groups. A record number of women went through sorority recruitment this year. More than 150 women signed up for…
Columnist seeks balance, meaning at ‘Overcommitted University’
By Matt Patrick, Columnist In all the madness of transitioning into a new school year, it is easy to lose track of a few things. It is especially easy to lose track of all the organizations and obligations that you have said “yes” to. While OCU is nicknamed “Overcommitted University,” I find this nickname to…
Five tips for homesick freshmen
Feeling homesick or generally “blue” is a problem that many college freshmen face. Many freshmen find themselves far away from their families and homes for the first time. This coupled with attending an entirely new school and facing a new and more intense academic workload often seems overwhelming. Study Successful has written a new list…
