In early August of this year, the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, a South Asian country, witnessed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year rule ending with her resignation and fleeing the country. This was the climactic end of a yearlong student-led protest across Bangladesh that illuminated the need for change. Protests started after the Supreme Court changed…
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…
Fasting for Spiritual Growth; Ramadan Begins
Considered one of the holiest months of the year for the Muslim community, March 23 marks the ninth month of the lunar calendar and the beginning of Ramadan. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from food and drink, including water during the sunlit hours of the day. This means they only eat or drink prior to dawn…
Editorial: To surviving a year without precedent
The editors at Student Publications wanted to thank the campus community for making it through and unprecedented year.
Film students prepare senior capstones amid COVID regulations
Film students are in the final stages of preparing their senior capstone projects. Billy Palumbo, visiting professor of film, said all of the film shoots have followed COVID-19 safety guidelines to keep the crew and actors safe. He said those guidelines began last summer, and the department closely followed procedures based on existing professional standards.
Officials prepare safe, in-person commencement, students still wary
Graduation for the classes of 2020 and 2021 will take place in-person this May.
Video: OCU students start semester amidst pandemic
Students respond to moving into campus Jan. 15-18 while following COVID-19 safety guidelines.
Gallery: Black Lives Matter Demonstration
On Aug. 28th, several students and faculty members from the school of theatre assembled on the quad to demonstrate their support for BIPOC individuals and the Black Lives Matter movement.
Financial Aid uses social media to spread positivity
The OCU financial aid twitter account, @OKCUaid4U, is working to boost students’ spirits with engaging posts and activities.
Kristin Chenoweth hosts Zoom meetings with students
Performing arts students got to have a Zoom Q&A session with OCU alumna and artist-in-residence Kristin Chenoweth March 31.
Students and faculty adapt to online format
Students and faculty have finished their first week of virtual classes after OCU switched to online for the remainder of the semester due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Student responds to catcall heard on campus
A student recently posted on the OCU Facebook page about a catcalling incident that occurred near the basketball court next to the pavilion.
Broadcast: Students encouraged to stay wary of flu virus
Coronavirus is dominating most headlines, but a familiar virus is hitting close to home on campus.
editorial: Attendance at a variety of events crucial in full college experience
At a university with such a diverse population, it is ideal for students to always be aware of important events occurring outside of their major.
Economics senior to spend year teaching in South Korea
An economics senior is spending a gap year teaching English in South Korea before attending graduate school.
Government shutdown affects students, families
Students and their families are still dealing with the consequences of the longest government shutdown in history.
New York bound musical workshops on campus
A new musical, Only Human is being workshopped at Oklahoma City University before moving to New York.
What’s in your bag?
Students on campus discuss what they carry around in their backpacks and give advice on the “do’s and don’t’s” of what to include in them.
The Best Portable Chargers for Students
There are many different brands and types of mobile chargers in the market currently. I took a look at the top-rated mobile chargers for phones, tablets, and other mobile devices, while keeping in mind the needs of a student. A Note on Charging Ports Depending on the type of device you have, you might need…
English Second Language Center hiring students to manage testing
Invigilator responsibilities include proctoring the IELTS tests for ESL students and handling registration for the tests.
Self-proclaimed psychic applies for test of mind powers, fails
Dr. Bryan Farha, director of the applied behavioral studies graduate program, recently directed an experiment for the Independent Investigations Group. The experiment involved a man who claimed he could change the brightness of a light bulb with his mind.
Students, teachers reflect on experiences as teacher walkout ends
Students and faculty participated in the statewide teacher walkout that began April 2 and ended April 13.
Opinion: Columnist encourages evaluating, changing bad social media habits
Social media is exhausting. OCU students already have stressful lives, and we add to them by worrying about likes, posts and what our friends are doing while we’re lying in bed at home binging Parks and Recreation.
Black students misidentified by professors, classmates
Black students on campus have expressed frustration about getting mistaken for one another.
Housing officials change procedure to become an RA
RAs supervise residents of dorms, conduct room checks and act as a liaison between students and housing staff.
Student creates “Family Feud” event for prospective students
Oklahoma City University will host a Family Feud event to entertain prospective students on their campus visits.
