As an athlete, along with getting older, I have learned through the years the importance of diet. Your diet correlates directly with how you feel and how you perform. However, whether you’re an athlete or not, diet will influence your mood, sleep and energy. If you’re an athlete who wants to get bigger and stronger…
Students should review new COVID guidelines
The editors urge students and community members to follow the updated OCU COVID guidelines.
Nursing School donates masks, gloves to local hospitals
Kramer School of Nursing donated all of their supplies to St. Anthony’s Hospital and Integris Hospital.
Student finds black particles in Cokesbury tap water
A student recently found black particles in her Cokesbury apartment’s tap water.
OCU moves classes online for two weeks after Spring Break due to coronavirus
OCU’s Emergency Operations Center, developed in response to the Coronavirus outbreak, announced at 8:34 p.m. today through email and Blue Alert that classes will move online from March 23 through April 5.
OCU chosen to host Oklahoma LGBTQ+ Summit
Oklahoma City University is set to host the eighth annual Freedom Oklahoma College Summit for the first time on Feb. 21.
Students encouraged to get flu vaccination
With flu season in full swing, faculty and students are doing their best to stay healthy on campus.
Campus Health Center increases clinic availability
The Campus Health Center has a new partnership that has increased accessibility and hours of operation.
Campus Health Clinic changes frustrate students
Jackson Holtkamp had a sore throat, but the Campus Health Clinic couldn’t help him.
Flu deaths in Oklahoma increase, clinic offers vaccine
The country is experiencing one of the deadliest flu seasons in the last decade.
Students avoid counseling because of stigma
A mental health stigma often prevents students from seeking help while they try to juggle personal and academic stress.
The best places to study in OKC
Finals season is upon us. Many students will lock themselves away in dorm rooms and library cubicles, on blankets on the quad or the back booths of Alvin’s. But sometimes, to really get the full benefit of studying, you need to leave the campus and find your own space. Here are some of the best spots to plug in, tune out, and settle down for a few hours of solid studying in Oklahoma City.
Wild at heart: animals on campuses
As OCU’s resident pair of geese have added two new members to the campus wildlife population, it’s compelling to wonder: what kind of animals are you likely to find on college campuses across the country? MediaOCU uncovers the similarities and differences of the animal residents on our campus, and those across the nation.
Add some hours to your day: tips for hectic schedules
How many times have you caught yourself saying, “If only there were more hours in the day!” Fortunately, there are ways to make the day easier, and use time wisely. Here are a few tips for making the most of each day’s time.
The science behind “a case of the Mondays”
Monday is dreaded across the world as the start of a new week of hard work and more stress. While I usually try to think particularly positively on Mondays, I began to wonder: is there some psychological preset that makes this the most dreaded day of the week for, well, nearly everyone?
A walk to remember: the history of Relay for Life
As OCU participates in Relay for Life, MediaOCU looks into the history and success of the world-wide event.
‘Comparison is the thief of joy:’ how to shield yourself from negativity
“Comparison is the thief of joy,” said that philosophical 26th President, Theodore Roosevelt. But how do you resist the urge to feel inferior on a campus full of over-achievers? Here’s my take on the thorny question of comparison.
Spring cleaning, the college way
Ah, spring. A time of bunnies, allergies, and the inevitable realization that your room has gone from a winter wonderland to a disaster zone. Here are some tips to ease the spring cleaning blues.
Daily routines of geniuses…and how mine measures up
I realized that I have something in common with creative geniuses from around the world. No, it isn’t my unique talent for writing sonnets, painting portraits, or composing symphonies. It’s my inherent need to schedule out my day. So how does my schedule stack up?
‘Fat is not a feeling:’ Facebook changes controversial status option
In this tech-heavy area, many social media users post emoticons (those cute little smiley faces that can exhibit almost any expression on the spectrum) without a second thought.But some Facebook users insist that one particular emoticon, far from being harmless, poses an extreme risk to body image and confidence in users.
Give me five: five ways to fill up short breaks in the day
So class is over, your next class hasn’t begun, and you’ve got twenty minutes to kill. What do you do first? Here are a few options for creating something productive out of a short break.
Weathering winter driving in OKC
Coming from the icy tundra of Wisconsin, I thought driving during the Oklahoma winter would be easy. But the recent stream of winter weather had me brushing up my skills. Here are some tips for driving in the ice and snow.
My budget changed my life: personal realization through organization
As a college student, saving money is often easier said than done. For the month of January, I tracked my spending. The results were more surprising than I could have imagined.
Health officials ask students to take care of themselves
By Sage Tokach, Staff Writer The campus health clinic is busy due to the large number of sick students. In terms of numbers, the sicknesses have not been worse than previous years, said Laura Reinhardt, director of campus health clinic. But the campus health center has been able to see and treat more patients than…
What’s in a name? How descriptive words can help or hurt
If you could determine how people saw you, what would you hope they saw? I investigated the power behind labels and descriptive terms on self-perception.
OKC Zoo to host “wild” career fair
Have you ever dreamed of working at a zoo? If so, the OKC Zoo has a career fair on the wild side just for you.
