Throughout Oklahoma City University, there is a multitude of religious study tracks including majors and minors, active religious organizations spanning a plethora of denominations and cultures and an overall inclusive environment appreciating and respecting varied ways of thinking. While OCU is Methodist-affiliated, many of the classes available are about religious pluralism and being able to…
Student Organizations Allocated Funds At Appropriations
The Oklahoma City University Student Government Association Appropriations Committee met the evening of November 13th in the Dulaney Browne Library to review grant funding requests from a variety of student organizations. The meeting was overseen by Senator Ben Ball, who serves as the chair of the committee. The remainder of the committee was comprised of…
SGA Leaders Reflect on Changes Made to Senate Appropriations Committee
Oklahoma City University Student Government Association senators are striving to set a “better precedent” than years before, according to Senator Ben Ball, chair of the OCU Senate Appropriations Committee. On Monday, October 30th, senate appropriations leaders convened at 6:00 p.m. to hear six grant funding requests, later reduced to only three, totaling $1,085. Amongst organizations…
Student posters vandalized in Walker Hall
For the past few weeks, students in Walker Hall have noticed posters being vandalized in the elevators.
Christian organization collects socks for Oklahoma City Homeless Alliance
Kappa Phi’s sock drive ran thoughout October.
Christian sorority elects two presidents for new administration
The Alpha Upsilon chapter of Kappa Phi, the Christian sorority on campus, now has two presidents.
Student affairs to host annual Star Summit leadership workshop
Star Summit will be from 2-5 p.m. Friday in the Great Hall in Tom and Brenda McDaniel University Center. The summit occurs every spring.
Religious sisterhood looks to recruit new members
Kappa Phi will host rush events to recruit new members this spring.
Christian organization’s chalk vandalized with political statements
Hours after Donald Trump was named the President-elect, students walked to class to find political statements in chalk throughout campus.
Gamma Phi Beta wins Homecoming Sweepstakes
Homecoming ended as the ladies of Gamma Phi Beta swarmed the basketball court to accept their Sweepstakes trophy. The sorority won the overall Homecoming championship Nov. 7. The Sweepstakes award ceremony was after the men’s basketball game in Abe Lemons Area in Henry J. Freede Wellness and Activity Center. The Stars won the game against…
‘Love Not Hate’ day returns
By Kayla McKenna, Staff Writer The annual Love Not Hate Day will return to campus for the tenth time this year. The event is hosted by religious life and provides an opportunity for the community to come together in support of solidarity and love in the face of turbulent political and social issues. The event…
Students reflect on Homecoming 2014
The crowd erupted as the members of Alpha Phi sorority stormed the floor after their name was called as sweepstakes winner.The sorority took home the Homecoming sweepstakes championship Nov. 9. The award ceremony took place at 7 p.m. in Abe Lemons Arena in Henry J. Freede Wellness and Activity Center.
Homecoming 2014: Lip Sync videos available online
The OCU Homecoming committee captured video of all eight lip sync performances from this year’s competition.The videos can be viewed online at the OCU Homecoming YouTube page.
2014 Homecoming Royalty voting opens today
Voting for the 2014 Homecoming Royalty Court begins today.
Christian Sorority hosts beauty week events
Kappa Phi, the christian sorority, is hosting their annual Beauty Week. The week is focused on finding inner beauty and acceptance, rather than outward appearance. The events for the rest of the week include: Wednesday – Yoga and Yogurt at 6 p.m. in Watson Lounge in Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel; Thursday – Pizza by…
Sorority wins Homecoming sweepstakes two consecutive years
Gamma Phi Beta took the top spot in Homecoming sweepstakes for the second consecutive year.
Homecoming winners announced
Today, at the OCU vs. Champions basketball game, the winners of homecoming were announced.
Homecoming ‘starts’ with events hosted across campus
OCU is hosting Homecoming, a competition with events including banner, window, and lip sync this week.
The theme for this year’s Homecoming is “Start.”
Lip Sync musical competition scheduled for Friday
The lip sync competition for Homecoming is Friday, Nov. 1.
Organizations write and choreograph a short performance to a pre-recorded track. Performers are not allowed to make any noise of their own.
Kappa Phi wins national award, welcomes new pledge class
Kappa Phi has begun the school year by winning a national award and initiating 46 new members, an on-campus record.
This summer, leaders from Kappa Phi’s OCU chapter attended the National Council with members of other chapters from across the nation.
Students to assist with Moore relief efforts
By Emily Wiley, Staff Writer OCU Cares is helping with the Moore, Okla. tornado relief effort on Sept. 21. OCU Cares is a new way for organizations to keep track of member service hours and fundraisers. The Moore event is the first opportunity for groups to use OCU Cares. “Moore is part of our community,…
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…
Christian sorority starts recruitment activities
By Amy Fuhrman, Web Editor The Christian sorority Kappa Phi is putting on several events leading up to their recruitment. Kappa Phi is a nationally recognized Christian women’s sorority. The organization focuses on service, worship, fellowship and study, all within a group setting based on sisterhood. Kappa Phi will have their “Degree of the Pine”…
University community to aid victims of Japan disaster
After disaster struck in Japan, the OCU community came up with a number of opportunities for students, faculty and staff to contribute to the relief efforts.
