On Wednesday, April 7th, Sunrise Movement OCU met outside the Oklahoma State Capitol building. Demonstrators demanded action by congresswoman Stephanie Bice to sign a Good Jobs For All pledge.
Video: OCU students start semester amidst pandemic
Students respond to moving into campus Jan. 15-18 while following COVID-19 safety guidelines.
Why we shouldn’t criticize Twitter for banning Trump
Columnist Paul Dower analyzes the recent social media band of former president Donald Trump.
Editors urge students to continue to push change
The editors encourage students to continue political action and activism.
Opinion: Columnist reviews “West Wing” episode “The Debate,” finds “compassionate, generous” discourse
Columnist Troy Freeman reviews “West Wing’s” famous debate episode.
Students plan to start democratic socialist chapter on campus
Two students are creating a new democratic socialist group on campus.
OCU deletes student Facebook group
The university’s social media team has suspended the official OCU Facebook group for students after the group’s guidelines were violated.
Cheerleading chemistry senior prepares for life in civil engineering
Ellissa Bailey, chemistry senior, is making her voice heard in the worlds of science and government.
New SGA president runs unopposed, wins
Abby Banks won the position of Student Government Association President by acclamation.
Students encouraged to vote in primary election
With the United States primary officially beginning, faculty are encouraging students to become active participants in the political process.
Students to bring legislature club to campus
Two political science students are working to start an Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature (OIL) club on campus.
opinion: Columnist discusses Taylor Swift’s political involvement
I never thought I’d write about Taylor Swift, but here I am, listening to her top hits while thinking about the ways in which she has changed after more than a decade in the public eye.
Students to participate in annual women’s march
Oklahoma City will see a Women’s March in January as part of a national group of marches.
Oklahoma state elections elect alumni, involve current students
The elections took place on Nov. 7. Republican Kevin Stitt was elected governor of Oklahoma and will replace republican Mary Fallin in office.
Officials encourage students to vote in midterm elections
Students are preparing to vote in this year’s midterm elections.
opinion: Columnist disappointed by state of Trump’s foreign policy
“Foreign policy” is a phrase most of us remember learning when we memorized the definition for middle school history quizzes.
opinion: Supreme Court nominee under accusation of attempted rape
D.C. has been in a state of disarray after a week of Democrats and Republicans battling over attempted sexual assault allegations against Brett M. Kavanaugh, Supreme Court Justice nominee.
Feminist art exhibit showcased at Norick Art Center
Take a Seat was curated by Jarica Walsh, an Oklahoma artist, and Trina Kopacka and Cayla Lewis, arts management professionals.
Opinion: Columnist agitated with Oklahoma’s current state of affairs
We should take care of our homes because we have to live in them. But, for some in Oklahoma, that isn’t the case.
Politics professor impacted by Henry’s presidency, friendship
Daadaoui said the most important thing Henry taught him is to cultivate friendships.
Campus community benefitted from president’s political background, connections
Henry began his career at OCU in 1991 as faculty in the OCU School of Law, where he later served as dean and professor from 1991-94. He became the president in July 2010.
Dear Crazy Kazoo Lady: A Bad Advice Column
Crazy Kazoo Lady has life experience and is ready to share it with the world. She’ll answer your questions and give you advice on everyday problems. Email any questions to chawthorne@my.okcu.edu.
Columnist critiques the Trump Administration’s first year
Jan. 20, 2018 marked the one-year anniversary of President Donald Trump’s inauguration, and it feels as though this presidency will never end.
Editorial: Keep up-to-date with politics as a New Year’s resolution
Whatever your political ideology might be, it’s important to keep up with politics and vote.
Columnist questions America’s identity under Trump
The President recently decided to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA).
Political activism program recruits student volunteers
Students can get involved in a new program that aims to teach high schoolers about politics.
