OCU will be closed Monday, Jan. 18 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day–but students can still participate in events around the city.
Let’s Talk About It book series features “As I Lay Dying”
The Let’s Talk About It, Oklahoma book discussion series will begin the new semester with a discussion of William Faulkner’s “As I Lay Dying.”The discussion will take place at 7 p.m. on Jan. 27 in room 151 of Walker Center.
Reevaluating resolutions: how to create new goals
Lauren Matheny, web editor, gives tips and tricks for making new year goals that last.
Athletics Department members gather record donations in food drive
The Athletics Department have gathered a record number of food items during this semester’s Canned Food Drive.OCU student-athletes raised over 11,996 food items to donate to Skyline Urban Ministries.
Season’s givings: easy gifts for college students
The holidays are a time of joy, festivities, cheer, and presents. The first three don’t require much besides a cheerful disposition and a few Christmas carols, but the idea of gift giving can strike fear into the heart of broke college students everywhere.
YWCA opens Santa Shop, donations for domestic violence victims
Christmas is a time of celebration and a time to be spent with loved ones. It is also a time to give back to your community and spread the love. The Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) of Oklahoma City has provided a unique way for donators to give to their organization this season.
Finishing strong: tips to make it through finals
Thanksgiving Break provides a tantalizing teaser to the joys of home: days full of family, naps, television, and home-cooked meals become the reality. But losing motivation during the final weeks of the semester can have a disastrous effect on grades and participation.
Director of Facilities leaves OCU
Jeff Castleberry, director of facilities, will be leaving OCU.astleberry has accepted a position as Director of Facilities Management for University Hospitals Trust. The UHT serves as an education and research branch of the OU hospitals.
New faculty members join MFA Screenwriting program
Three new faculty members have joined the new MFA in Screenwriting program. Richard Wenk, David Simkins, and David Golden, writers and producers for television and film, will join the program when classes begin in January 2015.
School of Law announces new homeland security program
The School of Law announced a new program in homeland security on Tuesday, Nov. 18. The program is titled the Judge Alfred P. Murrah Center for Homeland Security Law and Policy.
OCU professor completes 24 hour race
Dr. Erik Heine, professor of music theory, completed a 24 hour run this October. The 24 the Hard Way race raised money for the Special Friends Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing information and resources for families with children suffering from Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome.
On the Town: what to do this weekend in OKC 11/14
Find out the hottest happenings in Oklahoma City this weekend.
Autobiographical comedy ‘The Marriage of Bette and Boo’ opens
The theater school will perform their third Stage II of this semester, The Marriage of Bette and Boo, in two weeks. The show runs Nov. 20-23 in the Black Box Theater. Tickets are $5.
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.
Women’s Basketball loses to Texas A&M
The OCU Stars Women’s Basketball team suffered a 74-51 loss to Texas A&M on Saturday, Nov. 8 at Reed Arena in College Station, Texas.The Stars team is ranked No. 1 in NAIA Division I women’s basketball. Texas A&M is ranked fifth in NCAA Division I.
OCU awarded national honor for community service
Oklahoma City University has been named a 2014 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll school by the U.S. Department of Education. OCU is the only school in the state of Oklahoma to be added to the list this year.
New graduate education program announced
Officials recently announced the addition of a new master’s degree program in elementary teaching.The new program is geared toward adult students holding a bachelor’s degree in any discipline who wish to teach elementary-age students.
Tricks and treats: how to stay safe over Halloweekend
Though Halloween may be a prime time for children, college-age kids at heart still celebrate the ghosts and ghoulies on Oct. 31. Here are some tips for staying safe this weekend.
Men’s soccer scores close victory
The OCU Stars men’s soccer team won 4-3 against Oklahoma Baptist on Tuesday, Oct. 21. The team is now ranked at the top of the men’s soccer standings in the Sooner Conference, coming away with a four win streak.
On the Town: what to do in OKC this fall break
Saturday, 10/18 —OKC HORRORFEST The Damaged All-Night Horror Film Marathon: begins at 8 p.m. at District House in the Plaza District. The OKC film club presents their second annual night of horror. Classic and cult horror movies will be shown on the big screen at District House, with a wide variety of movies to please every…
Worried sick: how to avoid exhaustion and illness during midterms
With high-profile diseases like Ebola and Entrovirus in the news, it can be easy to forget that other illnesses pose a very real, if less life-threatening, threat.College students possess several qualities that make them even more susceptible to illness than people at large: college students often eat more unhealthy food, have less time for exercise, and get less sleep than those living in the “real world.”
Student Publications names 2014-15 editorial board
Student Publications has named its 2014-15 editorial board members.
What your coffee choice says about you
By Lauren Matheny, Lifestyles Editor What coffee you choose each morning could say something about your personality, a new study finds. Dr. Ramani Durvasula, a clinical psychologist, recently conducted a study of 1,000 coffee drinkers. The study took into account common personality traits from several methods of psychological schools of thought in order to come…
Summer in session: ways to stay on track for next fall
By Lauren Matheny, Lifestyles Editor For students, summer is a time to relax, take a deep breath, and look back on the year of hard work with pride. It’s a time for summer jobs, for exciting internships, for horizon-broadening trips abroad. But despite the temptation to completely check out, summer should also be a time…
Resisting the urge: healthy snack habits for hard-core studying
By Lauren Matheny, Lifestyles Editor What you eat while studying can affect your memory, mood, and general well-being. Though it might seem easier to rip open a bag of chips or scarf down a candy bar, making healthful and easy choices can go a long way to energizing students for studying marathons or long days…
Sleep no more: students struggle to find time to rest
By Lauren Matheny, Lifestyles Editor The late spring serves as crunch time for many OCU students. With final exams looming, final performances drawing near, and a lagging sense of focus, sleep is often the last thing students think about during this busy period. However, a restful sleep schedule can build a solid basis for a…
