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…
Light and Sound on Steel and Glass Stuns Viewers
Every other year, Oklahoma City University School of Music and School of Theatre collaborate for a stunning multimedia display in downtown Oklahoma City entitled “Light & Sound on Steel & Glass.” This year the outside concert took place on Saturday, November 4th. Lighting Design students from OCU’s Theatre Design and Production under the supervision of…
Music School Presents The Light in the Piazza
The Wanda Bass School of Music is excited to announce this semester’s musical spotlight, The Light in the Piazza. The musical follows a tale of love, regret and new beginnings as a mother and daughter embark on parallel journeys of self-discovery during a trip to Italy, where their lives are transformed by a chance encounter…
Anna Marie Wright Crowned Miss OCU 2024
Miss OCU 2024, Oklahoma City University’s annual beauty pageant crowned a new winner last night in junior musical theatre major Anna Marie Wright. The competition featured 4 onstage sections as well as an interview prior. Competitors compete in an onstage question, health and fitness wear, talent, and an evening wear section. Nine women ranging from…
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…
A Look into OCU OPERAtions
Oklahoma City University OPERAtions is a student-run organization that focuses on learning about and performing operas and is headed by co-executive directors Maeve Sullivan and Camryn Creech. Creech described it as, “an opportunity for people to perform,” as well as explaining that “it’s a way for people to get something under their resume, do something…
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…
Oklahoma City University Music Theatre Presents Season Opener: Sweeney Todd
Oklahoma City University’s Wanda Bass School of Music invited students to “attend the tale of Sweeney Todd”, for this year’s first main stage musical production. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber on Fleet Street is a dark and thrilling musical that successfully transported its viewers into the macabre world of 19th-century London. Auditions for this production…
Cory Conzemius as the United States Coach in the World University Games
Cory Conzemius, the men’s and women’s head rowing coach has only been at OCU since the Fall of 2021 but has already made strides for himself. Conzemius was asked to lead the United States in the World University Games where both Men’s and Women’s teams garnered awards. The men’s 8+ and women’s 2 were both…
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…
School of Law dean to leave after five years of service
OCU School of Law Dean Jim Roth has announced his eventual departure from his position, beginning a nationwide search for the next dean.
Alvin’s supports local business, brings in new dietary-restriction-friendly desserts
Desserts by Marshelle, a locally-owned baking and catering business, has begun to stock some of the shelves of Alvin’s supermarket with desserts for all, including gluten-free, sugar-free, vegan, and many more dietary-restricted-friendly desserts.
Campus lights
Jimena Martinez, an accounting and economics major, enjoys some of the Christmas lights in front of the Clara E. Jones Administration Building Dec. 9, 2022. The campus was lit up for the holidays at the end of the fall semester.
Fine Arts plans full spring performance schedule
OCU is a university where the arts can be found almost anywhere at any time, with over 10 concerts, not to mention over 10 productions, all happening in the past semester.
The upcoming semester has no plans of slowing down with over eight concerts, 10 theatre productions, a dance production, as well as events planned for specific musicians and art exhibits in the Norick Art Center.
Residence Life informs students of the Winter Break Check-Out procedures
With winter break right around the corner, Residence Life is informing students of how to prepare and the correct procedures.
OCU Miracle Marathon raises 18,000 dollars
The marathon was themed around dance. The primary goal of the event was to raise money to support the Children’s Hospital Foundation.
OCU SGA works on diversity, equity, inclusion initiatives
SGA released a list of DEI initiatives last semester. These initiatives were developed by SGA with student collaboration.
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.
Golf teams wrap up seasons, set eyes on championships
The women’s golf team has qualified for nationals. The Men’s golf team still has a chance to make nationals
Film Department hosted their first Wide Open Experimental Film Festival
The festival took place at the Rodeo Cinema on Film Row. It featured 63 short films from 20 countries selected from over 2,500 submissions.
Opinion: Get to know Blake Uhlig, Editor-in-Chief, graduating senior
Blake is a Strategic Communications major and served as Editor-in-Chief for Student Publications for the 2021-2022 year. He will be graduating this May.
Opinion: Get to know Anna Schmidt, Managing Editor, graduating senior
Anna Schmidt is a dance management senior and has served as the managing editor for Student Publications for the 2022 Spring semester. She will be graduating in May.
Editorial: Graduating class leaves its mark at OCU
We hope that every graduate moves on into their next phase of life with the same determination they applied obtaining their degree at OCU.
Oklahoma City University 2022 Spring Powwow
Oklahoma City University and the University of Central Oklahoma hosted the annual Spring Powwow on April 16 in in the Freede Wellness Center.
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.
