Athletic, Clara Luper and American Indian scholars no longer will be able to apply their scholarships to Cokesbury Court Apartments.
Michael Burns accepts position as director of housing
A new director of housing is getting acclimated to campus this month and preparing to take charge of OCU residence life.
Official announces retirement
Dr. Liz Donnelly, senior director of university housing, is retiring Oct. 9, according to a Sept. 22 email sent to the campus community. Donnelly has served as an instructor, women’s volleyball coach, director of student affairs, dean of students, associate vice president for students affairs and acting vice presidents for students affairs during her 31 years…
Leak discovered in dormitory
A leak in a drain line was discovered in Walker Hall dormitory around 1 p.m yesterday. The 17 affected students will be unable to use their bathrooms until the leak is fixed by OCU Facilities. The leak impacted odd numbered rooms in B hall on the fourth through the seventh floors. “We notified the affected…
Officials announce vice president for student affairs
By Emily Wiley, Editor-in-Chief The search for the new vice president for student affairs and dean of students is complete. Dr. Amy Ayres was selected and will assume the position July 1. “I wish her the best,” said Dr. Liz Donnelly, acting vice president for student affairs and dean of students, who also applied…
Officials propose sorority house price increase
Sorority members may face a price increase next fall. The sorority houses were built in 1998, but sororities have never received a price increase. Each sorority pays $200 a month, but the proposal would increase it to $500 a month. The proposed price increase began with Lee Hall, former director of first-year experiences and disability…
Administrator Lee Hall announces retirement
Lee Hall, director of first-year experiences and student disability services coordinator, retired Friday, Oct. 31.
Director of First Year Experience Lee Hall retires
Director of First Year Experiences and Student Disability Services Coordinator Lee Hall retired Oct. 31.
Head wrestling coach placed on paid administrative leave
By O’Shaka Robinson, Sports Editor Archie Randall, the head men’s and women’s wrestling coach, was placed on paid administrative leave April 23. Randall and Athletic Director Jim Abbott were unavailable April 24 for comment. Officials cannot discuss the reason for the leave, said Sandy Pantlik, senior director of university communications, in an interview with a…
Officials refuse to release results of candidate appeal
By Susannah Waite, Editor-in-Chief Students won’t know all of their choices for the top representative of the student body until the day the election begins. The decision comes after Student Government Association presidential candidate Jacilyn Kennedy was disqualified March 13 from the race. Kennedy, entertainment business junior, was one of six students who filed for…
Trial date set for student charged with felony
A trial date is set for a student from the university’s adult education program charged with a felony, according to court records.
Week dedicated to ending violence
After concluding a week of inaugural festivities, OCU will take the plunge into another full week of events to celebrate the fight against societal violence.
University center opens for extended hours
Students sighted in their pajamas Oct. 11 in the Tom and Brenda McDaniel University Center were not dressed that way due to lack of effort or laundry funds.
