Due to things like expenses, athletics and convenience, some students will stay on campus during Spring Break.
Students compete in annual spring sing competition
Blue Key Honor Society organizes Spring Sing each year. Student organizations can compete by putting together a 10-minute long skit that features live singing.
11 worst Spring Break scenarios
Eleven members of the campus community help others narrow down their vacation options by offering their worst spring break scenarios.
Oklahoma Jones
Emily Jones, dance freshman, shares her life passions, aspirations, and smells.
A guide to the 7 new Facebook reactions
Facebook recently added new options for responses to posts. I created a guide for students to reference when choosing their reaction.
Aaron Noriega: not a normal fellow (this is a compliment)
Though the word “normal” appears in his answers and in the title of his favorite show, it certainly does not describe Aaron Noriega, music theater freshman.
Final enrollment numbers show increase
Enrollment has increased for the first time in two years.
10 potential Supreme Court appointments
Because Justice Scalia passed, President Obama has the opportunity to appoint a new Supreme Court Justice. Here are 10 predictions of candidates he may choose.
Wesley Yang: The best in the west
Wesley Yang, psychology and youth ministry senior, describes his quiet and mysterious life.
Students form teams, prepare for Relay For Life
Relay For Life teams are forming to raise money for cancer research. The 12-hour fundraiser benefits the American Cancer Society.
Damaged dorm exit signs cost university, students
Vandalism has cost the university up to $350 this semester to replace emergency exit signs.
‘The Scarab’ magazine accepting submissions
The Scarab, OCU’s literary magazine, is accepting submissions for this year’s issue.
10 subtle gestures to inform your crush of your love
Valentine’s Day has passed, and you missed the chance to tell your secret love how you truly feel! These actions will make your soulmate fall head over heels.
Good golly, check out Molly!
Molly Smith loves everything from dance to baking to dogs to North Carolina. In fact, she likes about everything except failure and feral pigs.
Actor to prepare theater students for LA showcase
Renowned actor and acting teacher Joe Anthony will visit the university to host a masterclass and several sessions for select students.
Officials meet to improve campus study areas
A committee of faculty and staff is working to develop and improve learning commons areas on campus.
10 reactions to the puppy-monkey-baby commercial by major
Mountain Dew used a puppy-monkey-dog to advertise their kickstart drink. This commercial generated many thoughts, so I organized some comments by major.
Callie Dewees responds to song lyric questions
I only asked questions that appear in songs. Callie Dewees, acting freshman, used these lyrics to convey her goals and thoughts on life.
The man behind the grill
“It’s my responsibility to treat you well–like a name, not a number,” Willie said. “You’re not a meal plan. You’re a person.”
Top 10 OCU RateMyProfessor Reviews
RateMyProfessors.com allows students to enter their professors’ names into a database and write a review for them. Here are the OCU review highlights.
Hey (Ashley) Arnold!
Ashley Arnold, music theater freshman, shares hopes, dreams, and experiences. Her passion in performance also appears in other areas of her life.
Religious group invites new members to mass, discussion
The Catholic Student Association invites new members to join them for weekly mass and religious discussion, as well as an Ash Wednesday service on campus.
Ten animated characters that make us hate our bodies
Children’s negative body image is a problem spurred by unrealistic bodies in media. Many people address princess bodies, but what about non-human characters?
Travis Baldwin: light of our lives
Travis Baldwin, design and production junior, just won an award for “Excellence in Lighting Design” from a regional conference of workshops and design competitions. Travis has designed the lights for several OCU productions.
Seven under-appreciated animals
Resident science majors explain classmates’ misconceptions about certain animals and provide arguments defending each creature’s purpose.
App allows students to order food, goods from local businesses
A new app provides students with a new way to order food or make extra money.
