When I first decided to come to Oklahoma City University, I did a lot of research on activities I could possibly get involved with. That research was tough for a while as I suffer from social anxiety, so it was very difficult for me to see myself truly getting involved with a lot of things…
Lambda Chi Supports Youth Mental Health and Food Security
Starting on March 6th, OCU’s chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha began their philanthropy week supporting Feeding America and the JED Foundation. These organizations support food security and young adults’ mental health. The Lambda brothers held all events all week in support of these causes! Monday was “Chopped Ice” where snow cones were sold outside the…
New Rules Cause Sorority to Stop Raising Funds for Ovarian Cancer in Honor of Late Sister
Oklahoma City University’s Gamma Phi Beta honored the life of a passed sister through their annual National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Philanthropy Week for the last time the week of March 24th. Events occurred all week, ranging from food to activities supporting the NOCC. Bondi Bowls was on campus Monday while a kickback took place at…
Alpha Chi Omega Raises Awareness
Alpha Chi Omega, one of the four sororities here on campus, just wrapped up their successful philanthropy week supporting domestic violence awareness (DVA) month. Throughout the week, the Gamma Tau chapter of Alpha Chi passed out buttons and stickers to spread awareness, sponsored a free self-defense workshop open to the campus community, and ended the…
Greek Life organizations see changes in recruitment numbers
Greek Life had more rushes this year than expected.
Student surveys Greek Life on LGBTQ+ inclusivity
A student is collecting data about students’ feelings of belongingness in Greek Life.
Christian sorority elects two presidents for new administration
The Alpha Upsilon chapter of Kappa Phi, the Christian sorority on campus, now has two presidents.
Sorority celebrates fifth birthday with Victory, grows in numbers
Phi Mu celebrated its fifth anniversary as a campus sorority Nov. 9.
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Greek organizations plan events for incoming students
Greek organizations on campus are preparing for student rush, a series of events leading up to Bid Day, during which each organization will extend their invitations for students to join.
Sororities to host recruitment parties
Women who did not go through formal rush at the beginning of the academic year will have another opportunity to join a Greek organization.
Sororities continue recruiting with open bidding
Two of the four sororities on campus have continuous open bidding for girls who are not involved in Greek life but would like to join.
Sororities welcome new members on Bid Day
More than 100 women participated in sorority rush during Formal Recruitment this year.
Sororities allowed to wear letters during recruitment
Women in sororities now can wear their Greek letters during recruitment.
‘Hotline Bling’ rewrite to bring awareness to healthy relationships
In order to help bring awareness to healthy relationships, I offer this interpretation of the misogynistic messages of Hotline Bling.
Sorority to kick off philanthropy week
Alpha Chi Omega’s Healthy Relationships Week kicks off a full week of philanthropy events leading up to the popular Sugar High with Alpha Chi.
Sorority rules outlaw fraternity shirts, events
Sorority women are no longer allowed to wear men’s fraternity shirts due to a ruling from the National Panhellenic Conference. “It eliminates half of my T-shirt wardrobe,” said Julie Graff, dance performance senior and Alpha Chi Omega member. “It’s really weird being told what to wear as a senior.” The National Panhellenic Conference is an…
Sorority lifestyle questioned by controversial recruitment video
A recruitment video released by the Alpha Phi chapter at the University of Alabama has raised several questions about the sorority lifestyle. The video portrays chapter members running around the campus of the University of Alabama, skipping and dancing on the football field and jumping into a lake. The members appear to have a good…
Phi Mu moves into new home, completes Panhellenic Quadrangle
The OCU chapter of Phi Mu moved into their new meeting house during the summer, right in time for recruitment. The house is located in the building previously occupied by the Student Health Center, completing the Panhellenic Quadrangle alongside the existing three sorority houses. The chapter previously used the Cokesbury Court Clubhouse as a meeting…
Sorority fall recruitment ends, fraternity rush begins
More than 130 women participated in sorority rush during Formal Recruitment Aug. 19 through Aug. 22. Bid Day was Sunday on the campus quad. The new sorority members ran from Watson Lounge inside Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel to the quad, where their new sisters stood waiting. “We work hard during recruitment,” said Danielle Petersen, music…
Students reflect on Homecoming 2014
The crowd erupted as the members of Alpha Phi sorority stormed the floor after their name was called as sweepstakes winner.The sorority took home the Homecoming sweepstakes championship Nov. 9. The award ceremony took place at 7 p.m. in Abe Lemons Arena in Henry J. Freede Wellness and Activity Center.
Homecoming 2014: Lip Sync videos available online
The OCU Homecoming committee captured video of all eight lip sync performances from this year’s competition.The videos can be viewed online at the OCU Homecoming YouTube page.
Alpha Phi wins homecoming sweepstakes
The Alpha Phi sorority took home the overall sweepstakes award for the Homecoming 2014 competition.
Volleyball team dedicates game to breast cancer awareness
The volleyball team will dedicate their pink-out game in support of breast cancer awareness to a player’s family member.The pink-out game is at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, and will be dedicated to senior Kelley Shiel’s grandmother, Sandra Allen, who died of breast cancer at age 71.
Sorority Recruitment 2014
Members of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority prepare to welcome their newest members on Bid Day 2014. Photo: Lauren Matheny
Phi Mu sorority becomes official chapter following initiation
OCU’s Phi Mu colony became a chapter Saturday, during their initiation and installation ceremony.
