Maymester classes are going to be conducted online this year.
Professors support students during online finals transitions
Professors are adapting final exams to fit an online format.
BA Theatre sophomores create online theatrical experience
The BA theatre and performance sophomores will be hosting an interactive theatre experience on social media.
Opinion: Essential businesses for the Oklahoman
Columnist Hope Melton explains some interesting inclusions in Oklahoma’s essential business policies.
Senior prepares for career in education, English
Natalie Gregg, English/education senior, aspires to teach the next generation about literature.
OCU offers online counseling sessions
OCU Counseling Services is now offering remote counseling sessions because of OCU’s indefinite closure due COVID-19.
Opinion: Ms. Marty Pants, a bad advice column – Apr. 22
Ms. Marty Pants advises students on social distancing, rent, and the archaic notion of “pants.”
Student finds black particles in Cokesbury tap water
A student recently found black particles in her Cokesbury apartment’s tap water.
Opinion: A Sondheim Disco Fever Dream “more than just feel-good dance music”
Columnist Francesca Iacovacci reviews “Losing My Mind: A Sondheim Disco Fever Dream.”
SGA donates budget to COVID-19 fund
A breakdown of SGA’s inaugurations, online transition, and budget donation.
Financial Aid uses social media to spread positivity
The OCU financial aid twitter account, @OKCUaid4U, is working to boost students’ spirits with engaging posts and activities.
SGA president-elect reflects on college goals, OCU career
Abby Banks, political science/philosophy/economics sophomore, has been named the new Student Government Association president. Her interest in law, however, has been many years in the making.
Miss OCU 2020 makes playlists to raise money for philanthropy
Miss OCU is creating custom playlists to raise money for her philanthropy for Miss Oklahoma, the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention.
Kristin Chenoweth hosts Zoom meetings with students
Performing arts students got to have a Zoom Q&A session with OCU alumna and artist-in-residence Kristin Chenoweth March 31.
Opinion: Hatch provides a cheap, indulgent, delicious brunch
Columnist Hope Melton reviews the to-go food options provided by Hatch Early Mood Food in OKC.
OCU offers new Russian language course Fall 2020
A new Russian language course is being offered at OCU that has never been offered in previous years. The course will be offered in the fall 2020 semester. This class will be taught by Sabina Amanbayeva, assistant professor of English. Amanbayeva started teaching in the department about a year and a half ago. “It has…
Pioneer of theatre degree prepares for graduation
Alyssa Peters, theatre and performance senior, trains in all aspects of theater.
Professor adds puppets to online instruction
While English Diction might not sound like the most fun class to some, an OCU vocal coaching instructor used puppets to entertain his students while teaching.
OCU offers credit/no-credit option
OCU officials recently decided to offer a credit/no-credit option for the spring semester due to the remote learning adjustment caused by COVID-19.
COVID-19 causes economic downturn, new financial aid package brings hope
With the ongoing outbreak of COVID-19 throughout the United States and the world, the national economy has begun to see changes as a result. As employers downsize their workforces and send employees to work from home, students entering the job market may see less opportunity for work in the coming weeks. The spread of COVID-19…
Gallery: Quarantine Cookies
I don’t know about you, but I’ve been snacking all day since spring break. I try to eat healthily but that’s hard when you also love baking. I decided to make quarantine cookies!
Stage Management professor named 2020 Outstanding Faculty member
Jeff Cochran, professor of stage and production management, was recently named the 2020 Outstanding Faculty Award recipient.
Student starts petition for pass/fail classes
A student started a petition to change OCU’s grading process to pass/fail for the remainder of the semester.
Opinion: Dear Ms. Marty Pants, a bad advice column – 4/8
Ms. Marty Pants advises students on senior recitals, picking movies, and okie shame.
OCU announces meal plan/housing refund details
Oklahoma City University has announced it will be refunding some students by May 4 for a portion of their housing and dining costs in response to changes due to COVID-19.
Stars golfer named women’s golfer of the week
Lauryn Pritchard, business accounting sophomore, was named Sooner Athletic Conference women’s golfer of the week for March 9-15.
