OCU’s Title IX Resource Team sent out an email informing students, staff and faculty about the U.S. Department of Education’s updates to Title IX regulations.
Music school changes size, form of music ensembles
The Wanda L. Bass School of Music has plans to adapt the music ensembles this semester.
Student finds black particles in Cokesbury tap water
A student recently found black particles in her Cokesbury apartment’s tap water.
Student responds to catcall heard on campus
A student recently posted on the OCU Facebook page about a catcalling incident that occurred near the basketball court next to the pavilion.
Opinion: Ms. Marty Pants, a bad advice column – March. 4
Ms. Marty Pants advises students on study abroad cancellations, unrequited feelings, and relationships.
Ms. Marty Pants is an expert on life and loves to give back to the community with her acclaimed problem-solving skills. Email any questions to Ms. Pants’s secretary at fiacovacci@my.okcu.edu.
Student’s clothes stolen from Cokesbury laundry room
A student’s clothes were stolen from the Cokesbury Court Clubhouse when the security gates were open.
Update: Interim police chief takes leave of absence
Interim Chief Mark LaHue is on an approved leave of absence according to Leslie Berger, senior director of university communications.
New police chief works to improve safety on campus
Rusty Pyle was promoted to chief of police after serving as interim chief since spring. Pyle officially became chief July 1 and was recognized July 17 at a pinning and swearing-in ceremony. “The position was open, and the university had the confidence in me to pick up the job and do what needs to be…
Officials to conduct campus safety assessment
University officials are conducting a campus assessment to determine if OCU is safe enough.
editorial: Student-police relationship requires cooperation, healthy communication
It’s crucial that the campus community be able to contact and seek assistance from campus police, but it’s proving to be more difficult than necessary at OCU.
Campus closed due to inclement weather
The market at Alvin’s and Chick-Fil-A will be open until 9 p.m., and the Caf will maintain normal hours.
Auto break-ins raise concern for campus security
Officials are encouraging students to be careful about what they leave in their vehicles after seven cars were broken into on Noble Drive.
Security camera installed at Cokesbury Court Apartments
A new security camera was recently installed outside of Cokesbury Court Apartments.
Students concerned about safety in science labs
Students and professors have expressed concern about maintenance issues in the campus science labs.
Cold front causes difficulty, frustration among students
The recent cold weather has caught students off-guard.
Editorial: Editors encourage students to stay safe, use resources
Campus safety is a concern for students who have found their home at OCU. Twenty-third Street has been renovated and rehabilitated in the past few years, but there are always reasons to take precautions when living in the center of a city.
Editors advise officials to reject ex-felons as students
Just before the end of last semester, a 43-year-old student was arrested on campus for possession of methamphetamine. As it turns out, that student had three warrants out for his arrest and a felonious criminal background. Fortunately, Lt. Joshua Pankowsky recognized the man and arrested him. Despite the eventual outcome of the situation, this discovery…
Students express concerns about campus security, crimes
Students are expressing concerns about recent events on campus that make them feel unsafe.
8 ideas to improve residence life
The university has made housing improvement a priority for future projects and budgets. Here are eight more projects in the works to improve residence life.
University police department moves to different location
The police department has a new location on campus. OCUPD moved into their new location at 1635 N.W. 23rd St. Aug. 17. The building has a bulletproof wall in the entryway that was created out of recycled bulletproof vests and a control room with cameras watching over the main campus and the law school. There…
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?
A walk to remember: the history of Relay for Life
As OCU participates in Relay for Life, MediaOCU looks into the history and success of the world-wide event.
Weather apps for a rainy day
April showers bring May flowers to Oklahoma–but they also bring the risk of severe weather to our state. When severe storms hit, most people flip on the TV or turn on the radio to check our local forecast. But for those of us kept busy with rehearsals, practices, and classes, it can be difficult to get accurate weather reports. Here are some apps designed to do just that: alert you when severe storm is in the area, and tell you when it’s safe to stay out, and when it’s time to take cover.
‘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.
