So, Mr. President, remember: Change can be good, but be sure you finish what you started and communicate throughout the process.
Editor calls for end to inflammatory rhetoric toward Muslims
We should not accept intolerant rhetoric that says all Muslims need to be watched any more than we should accept rhetoric that says all Westerners should be blown up.
Columnist advocates for technology use by children
The reality is we are already in an age where technology is ruling everything. I don’t see any problems with allowing children to use technology in moderation.
Feminism: In all seriousness
I’m afraid people won’t take me seriously. But there are a lot of reasons why feminism isn’t women shouting about trivial problems.
Editors offer steps for a smooth registration process
Although this system might make things simple, there are some other ways for students to prepare. Here are our suggestions for a smooth enrollment:
Columnist discusses benefits of random acts of kindness
Matthew 6:4 reads, “Give your gifts in private, and your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.”
Editor encourages use of counseling services
There is nothing redeemable about the loss of a young life, but this is a wake-up call that there may be people around us who are suffering and need our support.
Officials urged to address parking concerns
Parking will always be an issue on any college campus. Either there is not enough, the spaces are too small or the prices are too high.
Finding a positive view of Islam
It’s insane how hard it is to find media that shows Islam in a positive light.
‘Fat’ is not a bad word
The word ‘fat’ wasn’t always an insult, and yet people skirt around the word.
Columnist experiences cultural differences in hometown
In his 2005 hit song Bon Jovi asked, “who says you can’t go home?” My emphatic answer, I do! Even so I traveled with my sister and fiancé to my home town of Ringling, Oklahoma for Labor Day weekend. Ringling may be my hometown, but I did not feel like I was home. Perhaps it…
Officials urged to reevaluate food prices
By The Editors Dining on campus is always a touchy subject with students across the nation. Food is one of the top complaints on college campuses, according to studentadvisor.com. Hundreds of students were surveyed to find out what their top complaints about college are. Lack of diversity and tuition also made the list. The…
Finishing strong: tips to make it through finals
Thanksgiving Break provides a tantalizing teaser to the joys of home: days full of family, naps, television, and home-cooked meals become the reality. But losing motivation during the final weeks of the semester can have a disastrous effect on grades and participation.
Student Senate chooses to avoid Yik Yak resolution
Student Senate decided not to write a resolution encouraging administrators to ban Yik Yak use on university Wi-Fi. The decision comes after schools in states including Iowa, Illinois, New Mexico, and Vermont banned the app, which allows users to post anonymously about people, places and things within a 10-mile radius.
Awareness of campus security risks encouraged
There have been several dorm security issues during the last couple of weeks.
Columnist enjoys food, supports new campus restaurant
I had the great opportunity to be at a soft launch for Rehearsals, the new campus restaurant at the corner of 23rd Street and Kentucky.
Columnist warns against judging your life by social media standards
Most of us have experienced it, the feeling of inadequacy as we mindlessly scroll through our Facebook or Twitter feed on a Friday night watching tons of people have more fun than us.
We have also felt it perhaps in the middle of summer as we watch droves of people on vacation seemingly being the most interesting people in the world.
When we are doing these cool things, we are also posting pictures and other things on social media to remind our “friends” and “followers” just how cool we are as well.
Anyone who has social media is guilty of this at some point to some degree.
Columnist sees postives, potential in new J.K. Rowling series
On Sept. 12, some of you may have felt an earthquake on campus.
In reality it was just me jumping for joy at the news release that there is going to be a new Harry Potter movie… kind of.
While the movie has nothing to do with Harry or his friends, it is set in the universe of the Harry Potter series.
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.
Fantasy football is the sport of strategy
By Trey Witzel, Columnist Do you feel it in the air? I’m not talking about the fast approaching season of Homecoming. And no, not scarf weather either. Something better than both. Football season is upon us. More importantly, fantasy football season is upon us. For the past seven years, I have been participating in fantasy…
Columnist investigates, commends historic space exploration
By Matt Patrick, Columnist In July 1969, millions of people around the world gathered around their televisions to witness what still stands as one of the greatest achievements in human history. They watched Neil Armstrong make a human footprint on the surface of the moon. This was the culmination of billions of dollars, countless hours…
Columnist encourages students to speak out against recent racism
By Matt Patrick, Columnist On Sunday night, OCU’s own Kelsey Griswold, acting senior and Miss Oklahoma, came 2nd runner up at the Miss America pageant. Miss New York, Nina Davuluri, took home the crown that night as the first Indian-American to win the pageant. At OCU, the crowds cheered with certain sadness at the fact…
Columnist urges students to appreciate campus police
I am discomforted by the amount of speculation and negativity circulating about the university police department, particularly with regard to parking tickets.
New emergency alert system successful in first test run
The test of the new Blue Alert emergency notification system accomplished what the system intended – alerting the campus.
Student government encouraged to work on transparency
A new round of officers were elected or soon will be appointed to Student Government Association leadership positions.
Columnist encourages students, supporters of LGBT rights
We are on the eve of what could be the most sweeping and landmark Supreme Court case since Roe v. Wade or even Brown v. Board of Education.
