The women’s basketball team won the Sooner Athletic Conference tournament championship for the 11th time.
American Spirit Dance Company prepares for spring show
Members of the American Spirit Dance Company are finishing preparations for their annual Spring Show, which promises fresh styles from new instructors.
Students stuck outside buildings during campus lockdown
The lockdown on Feb. 15 was issued to keep students safe inside school buildings, but some were stuck outside waiting for it to end.
Women’s basketball team reaches high rankings
The women’s basketball team currently has a 18-2 win-loss record and has the highest rankings they’ve achieved in university history, Coach Bo Overton said.
Memorial service for Dr. Regina Bennett rescheduled
A celebration of Dr. Regina Bennett’s life was scheduled Jan. 14 but has been postponed due to weather. The memorial will now take place Jan. 15.
Volleyball coach steps down, position opened
Kyle Steele has stepped down as the volleyball coach. There is not currently a replacement for Steele, but the position has been opened.
Clown sightings across country worry students
A regular shopping trip to the mall turned scary when a student caught sight of a clown.
University trustee Ann Alspaugh dies at home at 81
One of the longest serving members of the board of trustees died last week. She served as a university trustee since 1981.
Students share favorite local places to eat, relax
Most students live on campus and while Alvin’s and the caf are options for everyone, some students still like to go off-campus to study, eat or relax.
Endowment to benefit OCU soccer teams
Officials created an endowment to benefit campus soccer programs.
OCU to host basketball conference tournament
OCU will host the 2017 Sooner Athletic Conference basketball tournament.
Police asking for help after student’s cell phone stolen
Police are asking students for help and encouraging vigilance after a student was approached on campus and robbed of his cell phone.
Religious life starts academic year with new director
The Rev. Elizabeth Horton-Ware will take over as director of religious life.
Sororities welcome new members on Bid Day
More than 100 women participated in sorority rush during Formal Recruitment this year.
SGA passes Summer budget
Student Government Association’s Senate unanimously passed a Summer budget during their final meeting of the year.
Academic awards no longer gender-based
Gender-based university awards will be phased out to promote gender inclusivity.
STAR Summit changes to encourage new ideas
There was no Top 10 list created during STAR Summit this year.
The Constellation yearbook named state’s best
Student Publications won first place in every category for the 2015 edition of The Constellation yearbook at this year’s Oklahoma Collegiate Media Association (OCMA) conference in Stillwater. The staff also won multiple awards for The Campus newspaper.
New SGA president plans to build on existing goals
Nic Rhodes beat Daniel McClain in SGA presidential election. Rhodes received 62 percent of the votes, while McClain received about 38 percent.
SGA, Sodexo negotiations lead to more food service changes
SGA leaders began negotiating with Sodexo officials after passing a resolution in February that allowed SGA President Chance Johnson to address six requests.
Students advised to stay alert as severe weather season begins
Oklahoma’s current severe weather season will be slightly different than in the past.
SGA prepares for the end of terms, new officers
Student Government Association members are focused on tying up loose ends a month before new officers take office.
Therapy Dogs [Video]
OCU’s Counseling Services brought therapy dogs on campus for students to play with during Stress Relief Week.
Students form ska-punk band, record demo
Seven music students came together to form LFNC, a band with a sound many may not be familiar with.
Valentine’s Day Brunch [Video]
Willie Butler, weekend grill man, hosted a special brunch for Valentine’s day. He did this to show his gratitude to the OCU community, but also to show the men of OCU how to properly treat women.
SGA to address student concerns with food service [Video]
The Student Government Association’s Sodexo Resolution was passed by consent last week.
