The upcoming Free Movie Night has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 12.
Students call for more security
A resolution is currently sitting on the senate floor calling for heightened security in Cokesbury Court apartments.
Editors urge students to attend Homecoming activities
Homecoming is in full swing this week.
There are a variety of events occurring throughout the week, presented by Student Activities Council.
Women’s wrestler focuses on leadership responsibilities
Challenges and obstacles always have been part of Beatrize Martinez’s world.
This makes being a senior leader of the women’s wrestling team and Student Government Association president another set of challenges she thinks she can overcome.
Rehearsals Grill now open
Rehearsals Grill, a new campus restaurant, is now open.
The restaurant, run by Sodexo, opened Monday to the public.
Cuban salsa night provides free lessons, community
Cuban Salsa Night has returned this semester, offering students free Latin dance lessons.
The club meets at 8 p.m. Wednesdays in Watson Lounge in Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel.
Student Senate passes resolution regarding laundry maintenance
Student Senate passed a resolution that addresses the maintenance of laundry facilities for campus residents.
A resolution is a formal way for students to communicate their wishes to administration.
SGA adjusts allotments process
Student Senate is changing its allotment process.
The changes began Sept. 24 with senators unanimously agreeing to suspend parts of the student constitution.
Student government plans, hosts first tailgating event
Student Government Association will host a ‘White Out Wednesday’ tailgating party to support OCU soccer teams today,.
The festivities are from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Team One Pavillion across from United Methodist Hall.
SGA’s first Free Movie Night of the year scheduled for Thursday
Student Government Association’s first Free Movie Night of the year is scheduled for Thursday.
Free Movie Night is a SGA-funded event that allows students to use their student IDs to receive a voucher for a free movie ticket at Harkins Bricktown Cinemas 16 at 150 E. Reno Ave
Student Government offers new discount program
Students can save money at more than 22 local businesses thanks to Student Government Association.
SGA recently launched the Stars Advantage program, which gives discounts specifically for OCU students.
The program was developed over the summer by Edgars Boitmanis, vice president of SGA.
Student Government encouraged to monitor spending
By The Editors Student Senate recently approved Student Government Association’s Fall 2013 budget. The budget totals to more than $106,000 for the semester and is comprised mainly from student fees. The budget includes events hosted on and off campus for students, SGA officials’ salaries, office supplies, and more. Read more on page 1. SGA officials…
Students to assist with Moore relief efforts
By Emily Wiley, Staff Writer OCU Cares is helping with the Moore, Okla. tornado relief effort on Sept. 21. OCU Cares is a new way for organizations to keep track of member service hours and fundraisers. The Moore event is the first opportunity for groups to use OCU Cares. “Moore is part of our community,…
Student Senate hosts first meeting of semester
By Susannah Waite, Editor-in-Chief Student senators are making some changes to Student Senate meetings this semester. These changes include a more engaging call the audience as well as how bills are written and submitted At the Aug. 27 meeting, Senators approved the Standing Rules for the organization. The Standing Rules and other documents pertinent to…
Student government president discusses plans, goals for 2013-14 academic year
By Susannah Waite, Editor-in-Chief Student Government Association members are gearing up for another school year. SGA President Beatrize Martinez and other members of SGA spent the summer working on plans for the academic year. “The direction, looking forward, is definitely communication,” Martinez said. “This year we’re really making sure that we’re at events, and we…
SGA launches website, encourages student feedback
By Susannah Waite, Editor-in-Chief Student Government Association has created a website in hopes of improving communication with the campus community. The website, launched Aug. 11, features links to important documents, including the Student Code of Conduct and allotment information. “I think the website will be a great tool for students to go to and use,”…
Editors encourage participation in campus groups
A new academic year has begun, and many students and faculty are looking for their niches in the larger community. Students are settling in and making new friends in the dorms and the classroom, as faculty and staff are connecting with new and returning students. The beginning of a new school year is a perfect…
OneGive event rescheduled for fall
By Amy Fuhrman, Staff Writer The event OneGive, scheduled for Friday, April 19 has been cancelled. The annual event hosted by Student Government Association was planned around Earth Day to promote sustainability. An email was sent out today about 1 p.m. informing students that OneGive was cancelled, and will be rescheduled for the next semester….
Senate upholds president’s veto of fall allotments
By Susannah Waite, Editor-in-Chief Student organizations may not know until September how much money they will get from the student government. Student Senate upheld SGA President Robin Ladd’s veto of the allotments at their April 9 meeting. Senate approved allotments totaling about $16,000 for the fall at the April 2 meeting. Ladd vetoed the allotments…
Student government encouraged to work on transparency
A new round of officers were elected or soon will be appointed to Student Government Association leadership positions.
Candidate appeals process influences changes to SGA election rules
The election commission is reviewing the Student Government Association election rules after this year’s elections.
Elected SGA president discusses plans for term
Students have elected a new Student Government Association president.
SGA presidential candidate disqualified from race
By Susannah Waite, Editor-in-Chief When students went online to vote Monday for Student Government Association officials, one candidate’s name was not on the ballot. Jacilyn Kennedy, SGA presidential candidate, was disqualified from the election March 11. She lost her appeal March 14. Kennedy, entertainment business junior, was one of six students who filed for the…
Next Student Government Association president announced
By Susannah Waite, Editor-in-Chief Beatrize Martinez, justice studies/economics junior, has been elected the next Student Government Association president. Polls for the runoff election closed at 5 p.m. today. “I am excited I have been given this opportunity,” Martinez said. “I definitely have a lot of things I need to fulfill.” Martinez will participate in SGA’s…
Student Senate president election results announced
By Susannah Waite, Editor-in-Chief Edgars Boitmanis, political science/economics senior, has been elected the next president of Student Senate. This office also functions as the vice president of Student Government Association. “I say thank you to everyone who supported my campaign and everyone who voted in the SGA elections,” Boitmanis said. Boitmanis said he plans to…
Runoff scheduled for SGA presidential election
A run-off election has been announced for the Student Government Association presidential office.
