We need a plan to help housing, but maybe this isn’t the best one.
Housing prices to increase
Some students will pay more for housing in the fall, but they may not see the improvements their money will pay for.
Michael Burns accepts position as director of housing
A new director of housing is getting acclimated to campus this month and preparing to take charge of OCU residence life.
Housing staff looks to replace residence hall’s leaking air system
Leaks in Banning Hall dormitory have led housing officials to seek new climate control systems. Banning Hall uses the oldest heating and cooling system on campus. In this chilled water system, pipes run cooled water to fans that blow air into each room. While innovative at the time of its installation 30 years ago,…
Cokesbury gate broken, remains open until fixed
The front gates to Cokesbury Court Apartments will remain open until repairs are made to the keypad that controlled the gate. The keypad on Kentucky Avenue was struck Oct. 9 by a car. An OCU police officer responded to the incident. The student who hit the keypad left the scene, but later emailed housing officials…
Residence hall without water
Banning residents have limited time to use the bathroom in their own rooms. “I wake up and can’t use the bathroom in the dorm that I’m paying a couple thousand dollars to live in,” said Ben Roberts, acting freshman. Banning has had several water leaks, which the Facilities Department is trying to resolve. Monday, April…
Administrators recognize student concerns, need for change
Oklahoma United Methodist Hall may be facing some changes when the funds are available. Administrators recognized the need for changes in campus buildings in the prioritization report that was released to students April 20. Prioritization is a process in which officials recommend what programs are priorities and which can receive funding cuts. In support function…
Students decide top ten issues on campus
Student leaders across campus brainstormed together to find the top 10 issues on campus at STAR Summit April 24. The event has been hosted by Student Affairs every spring to help bring together leaders from every student organization on campus to build community, plan the student activity calendar for the next academic year, and identify…
New housing assignment system begins
By Mackenzie Menter, Copy Editor There will not be a housing draft this year. Walker Hall will be co-ed, but open to freshmen only. Draper Hall will only be open to sophomores and up. Banning Hall will remain open only to honors students. Smith Hall will remain closed for renovations. University Manor Apartment will be…
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.
Winter weather worries: home, car, and personal health
Oklahoma will finally be feeling the chill, as we drop from near-record highs to lows near freezing. This kind of temperature jump can wreak havoc on cars, homes, and the human body, so before you enjoy the chill, make sure you follow these tips to simplify life.
Freshmen allowed to reside in upperclassmen dormitory
Freshmen are allowed to live in Methodist Hall dormitory, against university housing policies.
Students report home invasion, armed burglary off-campus
A student is urging his classmates to be careful while off campus after he and his roommates were robbed at gunpoint. A student living in a house in the 2000 block of N.E 16th was armed at gunpoint on Oct. 14.
Additional visitor parking considered for Cokesbury
Uncertainty about the addition of new visitor parking spots in Cokesbury Court Apartments is causing concern among students and others who use the parking places.
The parking spots in front of and behind the Cokesbury Clubhouse may be turned into visitor parking spots in the future.
Updated policy released banning pets on campus
Students and faculty will no longer see pets playing on the quad.
A policy released Sept. 27 bans student and faculty from bringing pets onto campus.
This includes all buildings and facilities on campus.
Officials promote sober fun through weekend events
This Friday and Saturday, OCU counseling services, housing and the alcohol committee are hosting a sober weekend.
The idea of a sober weekend is to provide students with alternatives to drinking on the weekend. Both Friday and Saturday will consist of fun events and guest speakers who will share about their personal experiences and provide workshops.
Plant blocking drivers’ vision
Several trees and bushes are campus are blocking sight lines for drivers, creating a potentially dangerous situation.
A main concern is a plant that is blocking the view of oncoming traffic in Cokesbury.
Bed bugs found in dormitories on campus
By Emily Wiley, Staff Writer Students moved back into their rooms earlier this month after a case of bed bugs forced them to relocate temporarily. Two cases of the parasites were found on campus, but OCU Housing officials said Sept.16 they are taking actions to prevent them. Officials hired a pest control company after residents…
