Transparency is commonly lacking across the campus of Oklahoma City University, especially regarding campus safety and administration addressing those matters. Recently, OCU was featured in the news after a break-in on campus, yet no mention of the event was made to students. However, greater than the lack of communication is the lack of action taken…
Better passwords provide better protection!
It’s the fourth week of the Oklahoma City University Cyber Security Awareness Month! Just like in the physical world around us, the OCU IT unit urges us all to be even more aware of our surroundings online. In the world of cybercrime, black-hatted crooks are always after sensitive data like passwords and account login credentials. …
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.
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.
Opinion: Ms. Marty Pants, a bad advice column – Jan. 22
Ms. Marty Pants gives students advice on surviving the cold, protecting their laundry, and getting a date for Valentine’s.
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.
Students concerned with car break-ins on campus
Before students left for winter break, a string of car break-ins happened across campus.
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.
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.
Editorial: Bring attention to websites incorrectly blocked on Wi-Fi
Campus Wi-Fi blocks certain websites for various reasons, but officials should ensure they’re blocking the right sites for the right reasons.
Editor comments on Cokesbury security
A recent theft raises the festering concern of security in Cokesbury Court apartments. An editor provides his comments and advice on the matter.
Campus police report for 2013 now available
The OCU Campus Police Department has released its annual security report. The report includes data of on-campus crime. It states date from 2011 and 2012 for comparison purposes. The report also contains campus policy about sexual harassment, drug and alcohol use, and safety and security procedure. These reports are required to be released annually…
Officials lock dorm doors on campus, encourage vigilance
Methodist Hall’s back doors have been locked for extra security on campus.The doors were locked and the handles removed due to security concerns with people going in through the back doors this summer, said Bradd Brown, chief of university police.
Police Department releases security report
Burglaries are the most highly reported campus crime, according to a security and fire report released earlier this month. The report, released Oct. 1, is required by federal law. It lists policies and crime statistics from 2011-13 for the university and surrounding areas.
Student Senate passes Cokesbury apartments security resolution
Security concerns in Cokesbury apartments may be solved in the coming semester
Awareness of campus security risks encouraged
There have been several dorm security issues during the last couple of weeks.
Students call for more security
A resolution is currently sitting on the senate floor calling for heightened security in Cokesbury Court apartments.
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…
