A new scholarship is emerging at Oklahoma City University, and one of the largest Coca-Cola bottlers in the U.S. is sponsoring it. A $75,000 donation was made by Coca-Cola Southwest and it will provide many opportunities for first-generation students to pursue a higher education. The Coca-Cola Southwest Beverage First-Gen Scholarship will provide scholarships and book…
OCU Golf Build on Last Semester as they Prepare for Season
Oklahoma City University’s men and women’s golf teams are excitedly looking forward to quite literally getting back into the ‘swing’ of things as their spring season quickly approaches. Both teams will see their invitational tournament play tee off towards the end of February–with the men participating Feb 18-20 in the TPC-San Antonio Invitational, while the…
New Athletic Trainers work to build positive culture
One of the most significant changes Oklahoma City University Athletics has seen in the past year is the mantle of OCU Athletics Trainers being taken up by Kylee Warne and Mackenna Noland. Noland and Warne were hired after the departure of the previous Athletic Trainers, along with Paige Carman who has since moved on to…
OCU Welcomes Clara Luper Legacy Committee for Panel Discussion
A ‘Lessons in Leadership’ panel discussion will be held in the Great Hall on Feb 20 from 1-2 p.m. to celebrate Black History and Heritage Month. ‘Lessons in Leadership’ will feature the Clara Luper Legacy Committee, a group whose mission is to educate on the civil rights movement and keep the story and legacy of…
Meaningless: Newest Neustadt Lecture Performance
For the 2024 Oklahoma City University Wimberly School of Religion’s Neustadt Lecture, OCU has partnered with the Jewish Theatre of Oklahoma to present “Meaningless,” an interpretation of Ecclesiastes. “Meaningless” is a one-man show performed by Rodney Brazil, an OKC-based actor, director and writer, who helped adapt the book of Ecclesiastes into play format, along with…
Editorial: OCU is defined by its close community
The campus community that Oklahoma City University has is unique and is spurred on by two main factors: the small size of the school and students supporting students. Between performance majors that allow students to showcase their talents through productions, the twenty-two different sports the university offers, the countless clubs and student organizations that allow…
SGA Leaders Working to close out the Academic Year
Leaders at Oklahoma City University’s Student Government Association (SGA) are working hard to close out the academic year strong. With elected terms ending relatively soon, student leaders are looking to keep busy, rolling out new initiatives and legislation. Amongst their recent undertakings, the SGA’s Student Court, in partnership with the Campus Police Department, has officially…
New Residence Life Coordinator: Darius Morris
Oklahoma City University’s Housing and Residence Life have welcomed a new individual to the team, Darius Morris, who has stepped into the position of Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) for Methodist Hall. It is a pivotal moment for the university and the residential community, and Darius will be contributing his substantial background and knowledge to the…
ODEI launches new incentives for student excellence
The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion recently announced the launch of a DEI Graduation Cord and Email Signature Badge! ODEI invites participants to attend ODEI programs, training and events and any DEI-related campus or community events to learn and implement belonging, access and awareness throughout their time here at OCU. Attendance grants participants engagement…
Reflections on Local Attacks on Diversity Equity and Inclusion
In recent years, Oklahoma, like many other states, has seen unprecedented incursions on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) by government leaders. This comes after several opponents of DEI sparked claims that public school curricula are divisive and discriminatory. On Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed an executive order banning public funds from…
OCU celebrates Black history and heritage this February
The month of February has a ripe history of honoring Black Americans beginning as far back as 1926. However, Black History Month as it’s known today has existed since 1976 when it became officially recognized by President Gerald Ford. Since President Ford, every American president has dedicated and endorsed a specific theme for Black History…
Merry Wives of Windsor kicks the first opera of the spring semester
The first show to take on the Kirkpatrick stage this semester is the Bass School of Music mainstage opera, The Merry Wives of Windsor. The Merry Wives of Windsor is a Shakespearean comedy that follows the character Sir John Falstaff as he tries to seduce two married women in order to gain access to their…
OCU Celebrates the Lunar New Year
The Lunar New Year has arrived, and here at Oklahoma City University, the campus community has been taking time to honor the special occasion. Recognized on Feb. 10, Lunar New Year marks the beginning of the new year on the lunar calendar. A time for fun and celebration for many Asian cultures, there were plenty…
Phi Mu sets up for Miracle Week
On campus, there are many sororities, panhellenic, academic, and recreational, but this week the spotlight is on Phi Mu. Their heart has been in their national philanthropy, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, since 1986. This program works with OU Medical Center, a branch of the Children’s Miracle Network, that benefits kids throughout Oklahoma by providing the…
Why I Love My Sorority
When I first decided to come to Oklahoma City University, I did a lot of research on activities I could possibly get involved with. That research was tough for a while as I suffer from social anxiety, so it was very difficult for me to see myself truly getting involved with a lot of things…
OCU Announced in BroadwayWorld 2023 Winners
Hey Stars! The 2023 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards Winners were announced in January! Oklahoma City University was awarded eight of these prestigious awards, which were voted upon at the end of 2023. Four of these awards were related to the standout 2023 fall mainstage musical Sweeney Todd. Here is a complete list of shows, students, faculty…
Excitement Builds as OCU Baseball and Softball Teams Gear up for Seasons
As the spring semester kicks into full swing, anticipation is high on Oklahoma City University’s campus as both the baseball and softball teams prepare for an action-packed season. With rigorous off-season training, both teams are ready to showcase their skills and compete at the highest level. The university’s baseball team, led by Coach Keith Lytle,…
Understanding VO2 max & lactate threshold testing
VO2 Max and Lactate Threshold testing may be something that most individuals are unfamiliar with, but some might recall the Gatorade commercials that show various athletes pouring out sweat in different hues of the sports drink while being hooked up to a tube and a mask as they run on a treadmill in a facility. …
Extreme Conditions Close Campus Two Mondays in a Row
Since the start of the spring semester, the University has been faced with many challenges related to the chilly weather. Friday, Jan 12 saw a delayed opening on both the main and Law school campuses at 9 a.m. Later that day, students, faculty and staff were informed through the OCU communications office that extreme freezing…
Puffs to Kick off School of Theater Spring Semester
The first School of Theater show of the spring 2024 semester is Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic! Puffs is the perfect show for all Harry Potter fans out there. It is a hilarious play that gently mocks the series and makes clever jokes that only true…
Poverty in America: Awareness Matters
Poverty is right up there with abortion, gun laws, legalization of drugs, climate change, COVID-19 recovery, human rights, international agreements and so much more. Who caused it? Who is controlling, feeding into, or profiting from it? Who is most affected? Matthew Desmond, author of Poverty: By America, came to Oklahoma City University this past year…
Esports prepares for Spring season with Kickoff Huddle
On Jan 12, the University’s esports community gathered at the Starcade for the Spring 2024 Esports Kickoff Huddle. The Esports Kickoff Huddle is an event that happens at the beginning of each semester and allows new students who are interested in esports the chance to introduce themselves and become familiar with the esports program on…
Burning Concerns: Laundry Room Crisis Unravels at Methodist Hall
A laundry room incident occurred in Methodist Hall, causing sophomore Sahara Seifried to be faced with a distressing situation when her clothes were burnt, resulting in the loss of a significant portion of her wardrobe due to damages. The incident was reported to the on-call Resident Assistant (RA) and the Resident Life Coordinator (RLC), Elizabeth…
OCU set to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day at parade
Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is an essential figure of the history of the United States, specifically the Civil Rights movement. Every year, the third Monday in January is observed as a federal holiday in honor of Dr. King. Dr. King was a Black Baptist minister famous for his advocacy of nonviolent methods to…
Three vice presidents depart in time for new year
Significant changes occurred to Oklahoma City University’s administration during the fall semester, following the departure of three key officials. Vice President of University Advancement Lynann Sterk-Brooks, Chief Financial Officer Kevan Buck and Vice President of Human Resources Joey Croslin each decided to pursue new employment opportunities before the new year. The abrupt departure of these…
Are OCU athletics starting to lose their edge?
Oklahoma City University boasts about being the “Home of Champions” holding 73 national titles, 3 NAIA Learfield Cups, several Sooner Athletic Conference Championships and a streak of at least one national championship won for the past twenty-eight years. These 73 titles raise OCU above not only their thirty-six Oklahoma peers, with the closest school in…
