The final Stage II production of the season is also a first for the state of Oklahoma and the OCU community.
Weathering winter driving in OKC
Coming from the icy tundra of Wisconsin, I thought driving during the Oklahoma winter would be easy. But the recent stream of winter weather had me brushing up my skills. Here are some tips for driving in the ice and snow.
Oklahoma lawmakers consider texting and driving ban
Oklahoma lawmakers are seeking legislation to ban texting and driving. The case to ban the use of mobile phones while operating vehicles has been long debated, but came to a head last month after a phone-related incident cost two highway patrol officers their lives. On Jan. 1, 2015, Steven Clark was driving down I-40 and…
Oklahoma hoodie law changes
By the Editors In the campus, Feb. 4, we ran our editorial about our thoughts on the Oklahoma hoodie law and I guess someone was paying attention because the proposed amendment to the law no longer exists. Here’s our original opinion on the law, but to read more about why the proposal no longer exists…
Connecting Across Cultures conference
Submitted by Rod Jones, assistant director of media relations The Education Department is hosting a conference in February to help future school teachers prepare for working in urban school districts. It is the fourth year for the Connecting Across Cultures event, which is funded with support through a grant from the Oklahoma State Regents for…
OCU named Certified Healthy Campus
OCU has been named a Certified Healthy Campus by the Oklahoma State Department of Health. The program recognizes public and private colleges, universities, and career technology centers that “make a positive impact on the health of their students, employees and visitors.
Athletics Department members gather record donations in food drive
The Athletics Department have gathered a record number of food items during this semester’s Canned Food Drive.OCU student-athletes raised over 11,996 food items to donate to Skyline Urban Ministries.
Students compete on state-wide game show
Three OCU students will compete in the quarterfinal match of “Mind Games” at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14. Theresa Hottel, Dustin Austin, and Chance Johnson will face teams from across the state in the match.
Women’s Cross Country Takes Third in SAC Championships
OCU women’s cross country took third in the Sooner Athletic Conference Championships at Gordon Technology Center in Shawnee, Okla.
OCU awarded national honor for community service
Oklahoma City University has been named a 2014 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll school by the U.S. Department of Education. OCU is the only school in the state of Oklahoma to be added to the list this year.
Book about fracking and the energy industry in Powerful Prose
By Submitted Oklahoma City University’s Powerful Prose series will continue with a presentation about fracking and the energy industry at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The presentation is free to the public and will be held at Full Circle Bookstore, the series co-sponsor, in the 50 Penn Place shopping center at 1900 Northwest Expressway. OCU President Robert Henry…
Students and faculty support Muslim community
Students and faculty organized an event on Friday, Oct. 24, to show support of Oklahoma City’s Muslim community.During the Friday afternoon service at the Grand Mosque of Oklahoma City, Christians and Jews from across the state gathered outside. When the Muslim service goers left their prayer meeting, they were greeted and thanked by those standing outside.
On the Town: What to do in OKC 10/10
Want to get off campus for some city fun this weekend? Here are the top events happening in OKC in the next three days.
“Let’s Talk About It” book series focused on Oklahoma crime novels
The 2014 “Let’s Talk About It” book discussion series will feature novels of investigative crime taking place in Oklahoma. The first discussion will take place at 7 p.m. on Sept 9 in Walker Center room 151, and will feature the novel “The Old Buzzard Had It Coming,” by Donis Casey. At each session in the…
Dance production aims to capture Christmas spirit
The Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Arts Management will present their annual Home for the Holidays Christmas dance show Dec. 5-8.
Former OCU employee pleads guilty to wire fraud
An alumna and former university employee charged with stealing more than $104,000 from the university pleaded guilty last week to the charge.
Lisa Riggs was charged Sept. 18 in the western district of Oklahoma with wire fraud.
Columnist criticizes lotteries as a ‘tax on poor’
In recent years, the Powerball lottery has given out record amounts of money to winners.
Some of the jackpots have been close to half a billion dollars.
There are many things the lottery does for funding important institutions, but people just don’t understand where the money is coming from.
Student named second runner-up at Miss America
By Amy Fuhrman, Web Editor Kelsey Griswold, acting senior and Miss Oklahoma 2013, was named second runner-up at the Miss America pageant held in Atlantic City, NJ on Sept. 15. Griswold competed in the televised rounds of lifestyle and fitness, evening gown, talent and on-stage question. For talent, Griswold sang “Everybody Says Don’t” from…
Festival of Oklahoman culture cancelled
By Ally Hansen, Staff Writer Okie Fest will not happen this year due to recent budget cuts. Okie Fest is a celebration of Oklahoman culture dedicated to international students and students from out of state. Okie Fest is an opportunity to share food, music and culture that is unique to Oklahoma. Typically the event serves…
OCU student prepares for Miss America competition
By Susannah Waite, Editor-in-Chief Kelsey Griswold, acting senior, will take the stage at the 2014 Miss America Competition representing the state as Miss Oklahoma. Griswold has been preparing for the competition since she was crowned Miss Oklahoma on June 9. “I’ve been mentally, physically and spiritually preparing,” Griswold said. “It’s a mental game and you…
Bill to ban texting while driving stalled in committee
A bill that would ban texting while driving has been stalled in committee.
Oklahoma state Senate passes workers’ comp reform bill
Senate Bill 1062, which proposes a complete overhaul to the current workers’ compensation system, passed the Senate 34-12.
House votes to reauthorize Violence Against Women Act
The House voted Feb. 28 to pass the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act.
State representative aims to eliminate funding for Oklahoma Arts Council
Rep. Josh Cockroft filed a bill to eliminate state funding for the Oklahoma Arts Council within four years.
Oklahoma continues to see light flu season
By Lindey Boatman State health officials have stated that the flu season remains mild in Oklahoma. Public health officials continue to recommend that residents get their flu vaccine, however. To read more, click here.
Editor discusses opinions on six pending Oklahoma state questions
Voters will make more than one important decision in the upcoming election. In addition to determining the next president, Oklahomans will vote on six state questions on the November ballot.
