It is around that time again when candidates begin to launch their campaigns to gather enough votes for the big election. The Presidential Election is held every four years, and U.S. citizens can vote for their favorite candidate to be elected into office. The 2024 Presidential candidates are former President Donald J. Trump and Vice…
A New Chapter Unfolds: SGA’s Retreat Prepares for 2024-25 School Year
As a new school year begins, students and the Student Government Association hit the ground running on the Oklahoma City University campus. The SGA leaders are wasting no time gaining positive momentum. The SGA of OCU held its annual retreat on Aug. 26 and invited the student body to attend to hear their ideas for…
Students spark a historical moment in university finals week procedures
In recent months, student government leaders at Oklahoma City University have reached a remarkable milestone for the student body. Following a nearly two-year commitment spanning over two administrations, the OCU Student Government Association has partnered with several faculty to deliver students a much-needed break before Finals Week. The newly established Inquiry Day will take effect…
Campus community gathers for celebration honoring the student body
Recently, Oklahoma City University hosted its annual Campus Leadership Awards, honoring students, student organizations and organization advisors. Several new awards were introduced this year, including New Organization of the Year, Content Creator of the Year, and Student Government Association Leader of the Year. This remarkable moment for students also marked a pivotal moment for members…
SGA President and Vice President Decided by GPA
After over an hour of deliberating, the next Student Government Association President and Vice President have seemingly been decided, even before candidate information became public. The big issue of the Mar. 28 SGA student senate meeting was how to navigate a massive problem: two student’s unmet GPA requirements. The GPA requirement for all SGA members…
Campus Student Body Prepares for Student Government Association Elections
Anticipation is building for students at Oklahoma City University as the Student Government Association’s elections loom nearer. Several positions are up for grabs for student leaders, but many have their eyes set on the Presidential & Vice-Presidential joint ticket. The filing period for prospective candidates was open until Friday, March 15 to run for any…
SGA Leaders Working to close out the Academic Year
Leaders at Oklahoma City University’s Student Government Association (SGA) are working hard to close out the academic year strong. With elected terms ending relatively soon, student leaders are looking to keep busy, rolling out new initiatives and legislation. Amongst their recent undertakings, the SGA’s Student Court, in partnership with the Campus Police Department, has officially…
2023-24 Spring Semester in the Arts
Welcome back Stars! We hope that you had a great break and are ready to get back to another great semester of learning. We are absolutely thrilled for students to return to campus and share this semester’s show calendar. Take a look at what is planned for this semester: January 25: Project 21 Concert Bass…
Legacy Celebration Reintroduces NAACP
Oklahoma City University’s National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is hosting their Legacy Celebration on January 11th. This event will honor Clara Luper, the mother of the Oklahoma Civil Rights Movement, and Bailey Perkins Wright, alumna and founder of the Oklahoma City University NAACP chapter. From 1958 through 1964, Clara Luper was…
Campus Police Bringing Safety to Your Fingertips
The Oklahoma City University Campus Police Department is striving to advance its campus safety measures with modern technology. During the early fall semester, the department partnered with Rave Guardian, a Motorola Solutions Company, to provide specialized services to the campus community. The Rave Guardian app is configured with features easily customized by partnered organizations. Its…
Police Department and SGA Implement New Ticket Appeal System
The system of appeal for traffic tickets at Oklahoma City University is getting a new facelift thanks to new Chief of Police Tony Spurlock and the Student Government Association’s president Anthony Carranza and Chief Justice Sonny Tabor. With the former system, students who were issued a traffic ticket had to go to the police department,…
Burger’s Burger Becomes Permanent Kitchen 1904 Menu Item
Oklahoma City University’s Student Government Association passed its first piece of legislation to add the Smashburger permanently to the Kitchen 1904 menu under the name Burger’s Burger. Some may remember that the Smashburger was a limited-time item that Kitchen 1904 had already run, but under its new name, it will be a full-time item. The…
Student Organizations Allocated Funds At Appropriations
The Oklahoma City University Student Government Association Appropriations Committee met the evening of November 13th in the Dulaney Browne Library to review grant funding requests from a variety of student organizations. The meeting was overseen by Senator Ben Ball, who serves as the chair of the committee. The remainder of the committee was comprised of…
Students Share Concerns at the Campus Dining Forum
The Oklahoma City University Student Government Association and Chartwells, the school’s vendor for dining services, recently partnered to host the Campus Dining Forum, addressing Kitchen 1904, Alvin’s Market, and the cafeteria, following the November 6th senate meeting at 7 pm. Representatives from Campus Dining Services included Michael Miller, General Manager, Randy Largent, Assistant Director for…
SGA Leaders Reflect on Changes Made to Senate Appropriations Committee
Oklahoma City University Student Government Association senators are striving to set a “better precedent” than years before, according to Senator Ben Ball, chair of the OCU Senate Appropriations Committee. On Monday, October 30th, senate appropriations leaders convened at 6:00 p.m. to hear six grant funding requests, later reduced to only three, totaling $1,085. Amongst organizations…
Student Government Association Meeting 9/25/2023
The second Student Senate meeting was held on September 25th and saw the swearing-in of new Freshman At-Large senators, the swearing-in of a new Associate Justice of the Student Court and the first Grant Funding Requests to be brought to the Student Senate’s attention. The meeting began with an executive report from Student Government Association…
Student Government Association Meeting 9/11/2023
The Student Government Association is back in full swing as they had their first Student Senate Meeting of the 2023-24 school year on September 11th, with several new members being sworn into their respective positions. Chief Justice Sonny Tabor began the swearing-in with the Executive Cabinet. Kayla Nguyen was sworn in as the President Chief…
April Activities: Best On Campus Events This Month
Check out these awesome upcoming events! Saturday 4/8: ODEI Volunteer Project Monday 4/10: OCU Easter Celebration Tuesday 4/11: Jewish American Celebration Wednesday 4/12: Campus Leadership Awards Thursday 4/13: DARE to Grow Multicultural Night Saturday 4/15: Student Leadership Summit Thursday 4/20: SAC Summer Send Off Friday 4/21: Blue Key Honor Society Spring Sing Saturday 4/22: OKConnect…
“Educational, Informative, and Simply Fun”: Black History Month 2023
The end of February consequently results in the end of Black History Month, a nationally recognized celebration that pays tribute to the contributions of generations of African Americans and black individuals despite the adversity they faced in American society. First celebrated as only a week-long endeavor in 1926, Black History Month reached its current duration…
Powwow and land Acknowledgement shed light on native roots
This year’s Spring Powwow occurred while the university works on the implementation of an official land acknowledgment.
Editorial: A message to our new student government
We ask our new government to fulfill its duties to the best of its ability to make our campus better.
Q&A: Get to know Amanda Gonzalez the new SGA VP
Amanda Gonzalez was just elected SGA vice president. She recounts her experiences at OCU.
Opinion: Smith and Moon campaign releases candidate statement
The candidates say their priorities include launching a mental health support group and improving campus sustainability.
Opinion: The future of SGA
SGA candidates and senator-elects share why they are applying for these positions.
Opinion: Wyatt and Gonzalez campaign releases candidate statement
The candidates say their priorities include implementing Spanish-inclusive signage and hiring a crisis counselor.
Editorial: We must be involved in student government
Students must be involved in the democratic process at our university. We need students that are passionate about our university and improving our campus to represent us in the student senate.
