Students are getting amped for a weekend of Homecoming activities. About 11 participating organizations worked to incorporate the theme “Let the Games Begin” into each event hosted during the week, said Jack Malone, mass communications senior and Homecoming chairman.
Production started on new ‘Sin City’ film
Shooting began yesterday for the long-awaited sequel to Frank Miller and Robert Rodriguez’s 2004 film Sin City.
Oklahoma City University ranks among top private colleges in nation
Oklahoma City University was ranked in the top 100 best private colleges in the country by a leading financial advisement firm.
Trustees approve measure to move law school downtown
Members from the university’s Board of Trustees approved a proposal Oct. 24 to move the law school to the former Central High School building, 800 N. Harvey.
Editor outlines voting laws, rights for campus community members
As Election Day draws closer, it is important that students know their rights at the ballot box and are aware of how to vote if they are unable to make it to their polling location on Election Day.
Editor encourages students to vote absentee
Voter registration deadlines have passed in most states, but there still is time for registered voters to request an absentee ballot.
Students encouraged to vote, make an impact on Election Day
By The Editors The presidential election is approaching. In just a few weeks, about 55 percent of the American population will decide the future of our country’s leadership. Regardless of party affiliation, students should be at the polls Nov. 6. Students should cast their ballot with pride, knowing they have personally helped change the future…
Officials end printed class schedules, provides students online option
As students create their schedules for Spring 2013, they will search for class information in a different format. University officials this year ceased printing course schedules and student catalogs—products from the offices of the registrar and academic affairs, respectively.
Production addresses issues of sexuality, addiction
Tickets are now on sale for OCU Theatre’s latest production, Angels in America Part One: Millennium Approaches. Angels in America was written by playwright Tony Kushner, said Ben Corbett, acting professor and the play’s director.
Police reports released Oct. 23
Traffic Collision Thursday, 10-18-12 5:20pm; NW 23rd and McKinley Avenue; Incident # 12-10-029; driver # 1: Jennifer Anne Casteel (no OCU affiliation), vehicle: silver 2004 Honda UAX; driver # 2: Quan Yen Dong-Ngoc (no OCU affiliation), vehicle: blue 2007 Toyota CEE; Officer Josh Pankowsky observed a traffic collision at NW 23rd and McKinley Avenue. He was immediately informed…
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.
Police reports released Oct. 5
Injure/Destroy Property Less Than $2500 Wednesday, 10-3-12 5:45pm; North Loeffler parking lot; Incident # 12-10-005; victim: student; damaged vehicle: white 2001 Volvo S60 4dr; Officer Kiel Pepper was dispatched to the North Loeffler parking lot regarding a parked vehicle being damaged by a baseball. Upon arrival he met with the student/victim who said he parked his…
Adele breaks iTunes record with James Bond theme
It only took 19 hours for the mother-to-be to set a record with the most worldwide No. 1’s on iTunes music charts.
Creative firm supports slogan, logo, despite copyright concerns
Officials will implement a new university brand by January 2013. Pentagram, a London-based creative firm, presented their final feedback Sept. 28 about university rebranding to officials.
Writer questions authenticity of presidential candidate
I’ve got to hand it to my Republican friends. Your boy Mitt was on fire Oct. 3 at the presidential debates.
Students open performance season with Broadway show
The Wanda L. Bass School of Music is kicking off its production season this year with Legally Blonde, a musical adaption of the popular movie starring Reese Witherspoon.
Fundraising needed to complete nursing school construction
After opening its classrooms in January 2011, the Kramer School of Nursing East is near completion.
Editors request quicker response in emergency
By The Editors Oklahoma City police officers detained a man during a campuswide lockdown Sunday afternoon. He was arrested for being involved in a shooting, according to Oklahoma City Police’s Public Information Office. The man fled the shooting, near Westview Apartments, 1601 N.W. 30th St., and ran toward the university. Oklahoma City Police pursued the…
Oklahoma City police arrest suspect in shooting during campuswide lockdown
University police released information about an on-campus arrest that happened during a lockdown Sept. 23.
Freshman student detained during lockdown
An Oklahoma City Police Department official detained a freshman student during a lockdown Sunday as a precautionary measure. Chance Johnson, political science/history freshman, said he saw an Oklahoma City Police officer driving across the Quad Lawn.
Committee members plan Homecoming festivities, promote greater campus involvement
Photo: Students show their school sprit at the Homecoming Kickoff in Abe Lemons Arena in the Freede Fitness and Wellness Center Oct. 27, 2011. (The Campus) By Farris Willingham, Editor-in-Chief Homecoming will embrace university tradition this year as its annual basketball games return to campus. Homecoming will begin Oct. 25, with a weeklong competition…
American Idol announces new judges
The popular singing competition did a revamp, replacing Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez with three new judges.
SGA to host election to fill Senate position
Candidate posters are tagged on bulletin boards around campus, indicating the arrival of freshman elections.
Fraternities exhaust resources, reschedule annual parties
Interfraternity Council officials plan to reschedule their annual campuswide parties because of a decision to cancel IFC Week.
Student copes with fiancé’s deployment to Afghanistan
Alyssa Bennett, dance performance senior, was a freshman when she met her fiancé Jake Mabry. After meeting through friends at a party, the former university wrestler and Lambda Chi Alpha member began expressing openly how he felt about Bennett.
Nursing school faculty inducts 90 students
Faculty from the Kramer School of Nursing hosted a ceremony Sept. 10 to induct 90 students who began their first nursing classes this semester.
