Two students led a master class at the National Collegiate Honors Conference in Chicago. Zoe Settle and Adrienne Pierce, acting sophomores and honors students, became interested in the conference after learning there would be an acting master class. “We saw there was an acting master class and we came up with this idea because a…
OCU named ‘Military Friendly School’ for seventh consecutive year
OCU recently was named a Military Friendly School for the seventh-consecutive year by a media outlet. Schools named to the list are known for helping military personnel make the transition back to civilian life. Victory Media operates militaryfriendly.com, a website that lists companies and schools that actively support military personnel. The site uses surveys in order…
Speaker’s visit rescheduled
An internationally recognized humanitarian’s visit is rescheduled for Tuesday. Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe originally was scheduled to speak Sept. 23, but the event was rescheduled after she encountered problems traveling out of Uganda. She will speak at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Petree Auditorium in Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center. Nyirumbe is a Catholic nun known for risking…
Student receives nationwide support to pay for school
Students often complain about the price of tuition, but imagine paying for college without any help from your parents because they disagree with your sexual preference. This is the situation one student found himself in after telling his parents he is gay. “I originally came out to them when I was 12, but then this…
Women’s basketball program receives new head coach
The women’s basketball team will begin the season with a new leader. Bo Overton was named this summer as head coach for the women’s basketball team. Overton’s appointment was made to fill the position after the departure of Latricia Trammell. Trammell left to serve as an assistant coach for the women’s basketball team at the…
Big Event changes to accommodate budget cuts
By Kyle Wallace, Staff Writer Student Activities Council’s annual Big Event is undergoing changes to accommodate a smaller budget and increase the number of students served. SAC hosts Big Event to celebrate the end of the academic year and provide students with fun activities. This year’s event theme is World’s Fair, which will feature…
Spring Sing rescheduled
By Kyle Wallace, Staff Writer The annual Spring Sing competition has been rescheduled after inclement weather led to the event being cancelled on March 4. The competition will now happen at 8 p.m. April 8 in the Petree Recital Hall. This date was chosen because it was the only time Petree was not already booked…
Local author, professor organizes trip to Germany
A local author and OCU professor will lead a trip to Germany this summer for students.
Playwright connected to OCU to attend production premiere
The final Stage II production of the season is also a first for the state of Oklahoma and the OCU community.
Chemistry lab renovation plans revealed
Students required to take chemistry as a part of their degree will have the opportunity to learn in upgraded laboratories.University officials unveiled the $2.2 million renovation plan to current chemistry laboratories in the Dawson-Loeffler Science and Mathematics building at an Oct. 22 trustee meeting.
Two operas open this weekend, sharing the stage
The first production of the mainstage opera season will open Friday, Nov. 14.The production will differ from past shows, as two one-act operas will be performed on the same evening, instead of one.
“Bat Boy: the Musical” opens on campus
Bat Boy: The Musical opens on Friday to help celebrate Halloween on campus. Performances will be at 8 p.m. and midnight Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday.
