John Smith, business senior, spent his Christmas break vacationing in Costa Rica and is still there, due to a flight cancellation.
13 #relatable pictures from movies I haven’t seen
Nobody has time to watch all of these new movies, but we can relate to these photos from them. I added my own captions.
10 end-of-the-semester scenarios told in emojis
Students will use several different methods to make it through this week and finish this insane semester. Here are some illustrated death week stories.
10 Cyber Monday must-haves
Here are some hidden Cyber Monday gems that I feel empowered to expose to the public.
12 ways millennials are ruining the world
I created a list of claims I’ve heard against millennials and OCU students and backed them up with pictures.
11 samples of evidence that prove OCU is freaking weird
I experienced another college campus over the weekend and realized all the details about OCU that I took for granted or assumed were normal.
11 period classics translated for millennials
I took period classics and millennialized them, making them more #relatable.
Pro/Con dating guide by major
At small schools, dating within majors can get sketchy. Dating someone different than you can be scary, but this extensive guide will prepare you for anything.
Meet the (Ashleigh) Robinson
Ashleigh Robinson, music theatre sophomore compares herself to inanimate objects and shares her thoughts on everything from essential oils to toast.
7 items that will prepare you for the next earthquake
Many OCU students were awoken by the 5.6 magnitude earthquake Saturday. Here are some products to prevent you and your home from getting so shaken up next time.
Top ten pickup lines in Hamilton
Everyone recognizes the historical facts and mad rhymes that Lin-Manuel Miranda provides in the new Broadway hit Hamilton. However, audience members often overlook the most useful part: the pickup lines. Here are the top ten pickup lines sure to get you into the room where it happens. They won’t know how to say no…
Daily routines of geniuses…and how mine measures up
I realized that I have something in common with creative geniuses from around the world. No, it isn’t my unique talent for writing sonnets, painting portraits, or composing symphonies. It’s my inherent need to schedule out my day. So how does my schedule stack up?
The Dress Debacle: how one photo caused the world to question their sanity
Is it blue? Is it black? Or are we all just going slowly mad? The Internet went crazy Thursday night with the instigation of what some are calling “Dressgate.” From inconspicuous beginnings, the drama surrounding a rather plain cocktail dress blew up into a world-wide debate about color and sanity.
What’s in a name? How descriptive words can help or hurt
If you could determine how people saw you, what would you hope they saw? I investigated the power behind labels and descriptive terms on self-perception.
Random Acts of Kindness: volunteerism for students on the go
With schedules filling up in the first weeks of the new semester, thinking about volunteering can be stressful. But random acts of kindness provide a quick and easy way to give back to the community.
OCU celebrates International Education Week
The OCU Study Abroad department will celebrate International Education Week with a variety of events and presentations.
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.
Pumpkin spice: trend reaches record highs this fall
By Lauren Matheny, Web Editor Pumpkin spice: it’s not just for lattes any more. The pumpkin flavoring trend has reached new heights during the start of the 2014 fall season. According to Datassential MenuTrends, which tracks marketing and sales in the food industry, pumpkin-inspired offerings in restaurants have increased 240% since 2008. Major food retailers…
Finishing the school year strong: tips and hints
By Lauren Matheny, Lifestyles Editor While spring semester is drawing to a close, students often feel the need for a productivity boost as focus lags. The end of the school year can bring on bouts of anxiety, fatigue, and procrastination just when students need focus and energy. For seniors, this lack of drive can be…
Habits
If you’re looking to give up a vice or begin a healthy new habit, now’s your chance: the first three months of the new year are the prime time to begin tackling everyday challenges in your life. A recent study by the Scranton Clinical Journal of Psychology stated that forty five percent of Americans make…
New dining/shopping development under construction on 23rd
The revival of the Uptown 23rd District will continue with a new business and retail development. Land Run Commercial Real Estate Advisors purchased a vacant warehouse on the corner of Walker and 23rd Street. They have titled the development The Rise. Construction and refurbishment has already begun on the site. The 45,000 square foot property…
Gluten Free Diets: A Health Nut Fad, or Practical Science?
The gluten-free diet has become a cultural phenomenon for those seeking to lose weight and boost their digestive health
