Voting for SGA positions begins Monday, April 4 at 8 a.m. and closes Tuesday, April 5 at 5 p.m.
University to take action to improve exterior lighting
According to university officials, the campus lighting is not good enough. Improper lighting makes it more difficult to deter crime.
Star Beat podcast showcases students
The Star Beat podcast is led by students and was created by the OCU Mass Communications department.
Alumnus finishes Clara Luper Mural
An art alumnus has completed a canvas painting of civil rights activist Clara Luper.
Biology senior sinks her teeth into dental school
Loren Matrone, cell and molecular biology senior, is moving back to her home state to attend dental school.
SGA completes first phase of gender-neutral bathroom upgrades
Student Government Association installed new gender-neutral bathroom signs in several places on campus.
Editorial: Why students should pay attention to SGA
Editors urge students to get invested in Student Government Association.
SGA creates initiative promoting mental health awareness
On Feb. 23, OCU’s Student Government Association announced the Let’s Talk initiative to increase mental health resources and awareness on campus.
Re-elected SGA president, vice president devoted to communication, transparency, advocacy
Reid Powell, Student Government Association president, and Brittany Wyatt, SGA vice president were re-elected after running unopposed in the recent race.
Student organizations prepare safe events for spring
Student organizations are providing connections in digital and COVID-19 policy compliant ways during the spring semester.
SGA inaugurates new president, vice president
Newly inaugurated SGA executives plan to continue the work of last semester’s SGA administration.
SGA plans improvements for gender-neutral bathrooms
Upgrades to gender inclusive bathrooms are in the works on campus.
University condenses spring ’21 semester
OCU has condensed the spring 2021 semester to continue mitigating the spread of COVID-19 while the university is open.
SGA to start food pantry in conjunction with local elementary school
A Student Government Association member is organizing a food pantry to benefit elementary school students.
SGA launches initiative to combat photo leaks
Student Government Association launched the Initiative to Combat Revenge Porn in response to students and alumni being targeted on a third-party message board.
SGA donates budget to COVID-19 fund
A breakdown of SGA’s inaugurations, online transition, and budget donation.
SGA president-elect reflects on college goals, OCU career
Abby Banks, political science/philosophy/economics sophomore, has been named the new Student Government Association president. Her interest in law, however, has been many years in the making.
SGA Vice President-elect prepares for future semesters
Reid Powell, political science sophomore, plans to increase student impact as the newly announced SGA vice president.
Biology senior leads a full life at OCU
Sireene Khader talks about the impact OCU has had on her and her future.
Dining services consider replacing Chick-fil-A
OCU’s food service company Chartwells is considering replacing the university’s Chick-fil-A restaurant with a new food service called Bowl Life.
New SGA president runs unopposed, wins
Abby Banks won the position of Student Government Association President by acclamation.
SGA creates new position to ensure transparency
Student Government Association recently created the new position of attorney general.
Clara Luper scholar plans to start non-profit
Destini Carrington, psychology senior, is working to better herself and her community every day.
Diversity and inclusion vice president finalists named
Finalists have been selected for the inaugural position of vice president of diversity and inclusion and will speak in open forums.
Future law student pursues career in public service
With leadership experience and a future law degree, Victoria Mayhall, political science/Spanish senior, is set to make an impact on the world.
Gender-Inclusive housing planned for Fall 2021
Last semester, Student Senate drafted and passed a resolution on gender inclusion in OCU housing.
