The Stars just became nine-time national champions.
Downtown in December offers holiday-themed events
Downtown in December is an annual local series of holiday-related events. It includes favorites like ice skating in the Devon Ice Rink and snow tubing.
Student holds auditions for all-male a cappella group
Brandon Stalling, music theater sophomore, is holding auditions for an all-male a cappella group.
OCU to participate in Open Streets for third year
OCU is hosting a tent at Open Streets again this year and students are invited to attend or volunteer.
Regional Food Bank needs student volunteers
The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is searching for student volunteers.
Harkins raises prices for free movie night
The price increase began at the beginning of last semester, but the group rate was raised as a whole, not toward OCU exclusively.
App allows students to order food, goods from local businesses
A new app provides students with a new way to order food or make extra money.
Holiday Hospitality: feeding the homeless in OKC
Students have the opportunity to donate their unused prepaid meals to provide lunch for the homeless in Oklahoma City.
Five underrated places to go in Oklahoma City
As college students, we often get caught in the endless routine of studying, eating and sleeping. Here are five suggestions to help keep your life fresh and spicy. 5. American Banjo Museum This little gem, located in Bricktown, houses the largest collection of banjos on public display anywhere. It features everything banjo, including miniature, gigantic,…
Top men’s wrestlers win in Blue-Black ranking matches
The Blue team tallied two technical falls and five decisions to beat the black team 25-13 in the Black-Blue Ranking Matches Thursday Oct. 29 at Abe Lemons Arena. The OCU men’s wrestling team begins the season ranked second in the NAIA, the highest ranking ever in school history. “We are a really well balanced team,”…
Men’s golf pulls off win in Southern Plains Intercollegiate
The men’s golf team closed out the fall season by winning the Southern Plains Intercollegiate on Tuesday Oct. 27 at Gaillardia Country Club. The team, ranked third in NAIA men’s golf, took its third tournament title in four starts this fall. The Stars turned in a 288-297-288–873 on the par-72, 7,018-yard course. OCU rallied from…
Men’s soccer beat Wayland Baptist 2-0
The men’s soccer team won against Wayland Baptist University (Texas) 2-0 on Wednesday Oct. 28 at J.V. Hilliard Field. Junior midfielder Fabian Henningsen and freshman defender Henrik Verolet each scored a goal against Wayland Baptist. OCU improved to 6-8 and 6-2 in Sooner Athletic Conference men’s soccer. Henningsen’s goal came in the 29th minute off…
Women’s soccer loses 1-0 against Wayland Baptist
The women’s soccer team lost its first Sooner Athletic Conference game of the season to Wayland Baptist University (Texas) 1-0 on Wednesday Oct. 28 at J.V. Hilliard Field. The loss snapped freshman goalkeeper Kirsten Thomas’s five game shutout streak. Thomas recorded four saves and moved to 9-4-1 on the season. The Stars, ranked 23rd in…
Join in on the fun: Halloween activities
Sometimes, students cannot cram the desired amount of Halloween excitement and festivities into one day out of the year. Luckily, OCU and the surrounding community recognize this need and offer holiday celebrations throughout the week. USITT Pie-Your-Professor: The United States Institute for Theatre Technology plans to raise funds by asking students to throw pies in…
Editor offers recommendations for Fall Break activities
Fall Break is right around the corner. A well deserved rest and a long weekend is a welcomed time to catch your breath and relax. But, if you don’t have anything to do, relaxing can turn to boredom in an instant. Here are some suggestions of things to do in and around Oklahoma City to…
Student reported missing
(photo courtesy of sanjacsports.com) OCU student Dalton Viner was reported missing Monday according to a Sept. 17 email sent out by university officials. Viner’s disappearance was reported by his family to the Midwest City Police Department, according to the email. “Midwest City is handling the entire investigation, so we’re just cooperating with them,” said Leslie Berger,…
The best places to study in OKC
Finals season is upon us. Many students will lock themselves away in dorm rooms and library cubicles, on blankets on the quad or the back booths of Alvin’s. But sometimes, to really get the full benefit of studying, you need to leave the campus and find your own space. Here are some of the best spots to plug in, tune out, and settle down for a few hours of solid studying in Oklahoma City.
Geese make home on campus, students seem unsurprised
By Lauren Matheny, Lifestyles Editor The campus gained two new members this spring. A pair of geese first appeared around campus at the beginning of April. They could be seen walking on the quad in the early morning hours, picking at bugs and squawking to students. The birds also have provided picturesque photo opportunities,…
Wild at heart: animals on campuses
As OCU’s resident pair of geese have added two new members to the campus wildlife population, it’s compelling to wonder: what kind of animals are you likely to find on college campuses across the country? MediaOCU uncovers the similarities and differences of the animal residents on our campus, and those across the nation.
Add some hours to your day: tips for hectic schedules
How many times have you caught yourself saying, “If only there were more hours in the day!” Fortunately, there are ways to make the day easier, and use time wisely. Here are a few tips for making the most of each day’s time.
The science behind “a case of the Mondays”
Monday is dreaded across the world as the start of a new week of hard work and more stress. While I usually try to think particularly positively on Mondays, I began to wonder: is there some psychological preset that makes this the most dreaded day of the week for, well, nearly everyone?
Officials wave student parking tickets after severe weather
The United Methodist Hall parking garage will not be open today, April 8, in the case of severe weather, according to university housing. Students who received parking tickets in the United Methodist Hall parking garage during the storms on March 25 will not pay for those tickets. Students, faculty and staff were informed via email…
‘Comparison is the thief of joy:’ how to shield yourself from negativity
“Comparison is the thief of joy,” said that philosophical 26th President, Theodore Roosevelt. But how do you resist the urge to feel inferior on a campus full of over-achievers? Here’s my take on the thorny question of comparison.
Softball team keeps No. 1 ranking
Submitted The softball team defeated Oklahoma Baptist 13-3 and 10-0 March 2 at Ann Lacy Stadium. Senior Jocelin Diaz, junior Kyndra Holasek, junior Kayley Humann and junior Jeananne Ruck hit home runs. OCU, ranked No. 1 in NAIA softball, moved to 31-1, 10-0 in the Sooner Athletic Conference. The Stars plated at least 10 runs for the 14th time…
Spring cleaning, the college way
Ah, spring. A time of bunnies, allergies, and the inevitable realization that your room has gone from a winter wonderland to a disaster zone. Here are some tips to ease the spring cleaning blues.
Daily routines of geniuses…and how mine measures up
I realized that I have something in common with creative geniuses from around the world. No, it isn’t my unique talent for writing sonnets, painting portraits, or composing symphonies. It’s my inherent need to schedule out my day. So how does my schedule stack up?
