NBC has ordered a pilot for Bad Judge, a comedy set to star Kate Walsh as a criminal court judge. The series will be penned by Chat Kultgen, who will also coproduce the series with Walsh, Adam McKay, Will Ferrell, and Anne Heche. To read more on the show, click here. Star Partners and Hummingbird Productions…
Greek organizations focus on promoting philanthropy weeks
Greek organizations focused this semester on bringing awareness of their philanthropies through well-publicized events, utilizing new marketing tools.
Miss OCU pageant provides scholarships, service opportunities
This year’s Miss OCU Pageant will take place at 7 p.m. Oct. 19 in the Kirkpatrick Auditorium in the Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center.
Phi Mu to become more involved around campus
Phi Mu completed their formal pledging ceremony Sept. 22.
It was the first ritual for the newest Greek colony on campus.
The ritual signified the members’ lifelong support to the sorority.
OCU’s Phi Mu colony has 40 pledges. They will become a chapter Nov. 9 during the pledges’ initiation ceremony.
Sorority to host ‘Alpha Phiesta’ philanthropy event
Alpha Phi is scheduled to host their annual Alpha Phiesta philanthropy event 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Alpha Phi House in the Panhellenic Quadrangle. The entrance fee is $5.
The sorority is combining this event with their other annual Picnic Basket Auction fundraiser.
Kappa Phi wins national award, welcomes new pledge class
Kappa Phi has begun the school year by winning a national award and initiating 46 new members, an on-campus record.
This summer, leaders from Kappa Phi’s OCU chapter attended the National Council with members of other chapters from across the nation.
Delta Alpha Chi hosts events for Homeless Awareness Week
Delta Alpha Chi, the men’s Christian fraternity, is scheduled to host their Homeless Awareness Week from Sept. 30 through Oct. 4.
Skyline Ministries is a United Methodist organization dedicated to helping the homeless in Oklahoma City.
Student returns home from Miss America competition
Kelsey Griswold, has returned to fulfill her duties as Miss Oklahoma.
OCU administration hosted a home coming party Friday for Griswold, after she was named second runner-up at the Miss America Competition on Sept. 15.
Students hosted a watch party and several students were in Atlantic City to watch Griswold during the competition.
“I will tell you that the second I was called second runner-up, I heard God and the Holy Spirit speak to me and say this would’ve been the way of the ultimate plan,” Griswold said. “It’s not that I wasn’t qualified for the job, Nina was meant to be Miss America.”
Students to assist with Moore relief efforts
By Emily Wiley, Staff Writer OCU Cares is helping with the Moore, Okla. tornado relief effort on Sept. 21. OCU Cares is a new way for organizations to keep track of member service hours and fundraisers. The Moore event is the first opportunity for groups to use OCU Cares. “Moore is part of our community,…
Sorority hosts philanthropy week, encourages campus involvement
By Lauren Matheny, Staff Writer Gamma Phi Beta’s new philanthropy week, “Building Strong Girls,” began Monday. The week’s events will benefit Girls on the Run and Camp Fire USA, organizations dedicated to helping young women. “We are excited about this new approach to our philanthropy week because everyone on campus knows a young girl who…
