Ava shares her top movie recommendations. Valeria and Broadchurch top the list.
Music senior pursues psychological research
Blake Moore, music senior, is perfecting his creative and logical talents.
Acting senior prepares for new music release
Alison Sloan, acting senior, is working on her second album.
Vocal performance student wins scholarship
A vocal performance student recently won a scholarship for a full year of tuition from the Wanda L. Bass School of Music.
Religion student adopts 11-year-old nephews
Jay Williams, religion senior, is a pastor, a cheerleader and now, a father.
Sorority lifestyle questioned by controversial recruitment video
A recruitment video released by the Alpha Phi chapter at the University of Alabama has raised several questions about the sorority lifestyle. The video portrays chapter members running around the campus of the University of Alabama, skipping and dancing on the football field and jumping into a lake. The members appear to have a good…
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?
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.
Birth and death on Facebook: milestones in the Internet Age
A new generation of Facebook users will have a presence on the social media platform before they’re born, and after they die. Is this constant media coverage a sign of progress and self-expression, or just another way to compete online?
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.
Miss OCU pageant crowns 2014 winner
Miss OCU 2015 enjoys volunteering, electronic dance music concerts and sleeping. Veronica Wisniewski, mass communications senior, was born in Oklahoma City but moved to Tiawan when she was 8 months old. When she was 6, her and her family moved back to Oklahoma City.
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.
On the Town: what to do in OKC this weekend 10/24
Your guide for what to do in Oklahoma City and beyond this weekend.
Alumni Association hosts Downtown Lunch and Learn
The OCU Alumni Association will host a lunch and learn session titled “Living, Working, and Playing in the Urban Core.” The session will take place from 12 to 1 p.m. on Sept. 11 at the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library. The session will be led by a discussion panel of local business professionals from BetterBlockOKC: · …
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…
Open Streets OKC, celebrating community engagement, comes to NW 23rd St.
By Lauren Matheny, Lifestyles Editor Open Streets OKC, a celebration of active transportation, will close off a section of NW 23rd St. this Sunday. The event will take place between noon and 4 p.m., on NW 23rd Street between Robinson and Western. Open Streets OKC is described as “an opportunity to experience a new use…
More consumers opting for low-calorie choices
By Amy Fuhrman, Staff Writer French fry sales are dropping across America, according to the Hudson Institute. Fast food companies are making more money by offering healthier options, such as apple slices, oatmeal and low-calorie meals. For more information, click here.
Super bowl servings
By Amy Fuhrman Whichever team you may be rooting for this weekend, the Super Bowl is a huge event for both football and snacking. It is estimated that Americans will consume 1.25 billion chicken wings, 4.4 million pizzas and 11.2 million pounds of potato chips. With obesity on the rise in America, it may be…
