Mental, physical, and emotional health is an extremely important aspect to thriving, not only as a student but as a person, so as the spring semester of the 2023-24 academic year begins, remember to prioritize yourself. Oklahoma City University holds the true but not so endearing nickname of “Over Committed University,” which can be seen…
Editorial: Our wish list for the new university president
The editorial board writes down some of their ideas for the new university president, such as improved communication, diversity and inclusion efforts and switching OCU to renewable energy.
Editorial: Why students should pay attention to SGA
Editors urge students to get invested in Student Government Association.
Editorial: Editors urge OCU to improve communication with students
The editorial board encourages the university to improve communication with students, especially during times of crisis
Editorial: What to do on Valentine’s Day during a pandemic
Editors urges students to celebrate Valentine’s Day safely this year.
Editorial: Student participation encouraged in important Title IX alterations
Title IX protects people from gender-based discrimination in any educational program or activity that receives federal financial assistance.
Editorial: Talks of diversity, inclusion need real application in campus affairs
Sometimes diversity and inclusion can be implemented in our lives in simple, yet important ways.
Editorial: Editors give encouraging advice to incoming, returning students
OCU is a complicated place. It’s easy to get overwhelmed in your first weeks. Auditions, syllabuses, homework, and new schedules are hard for everyone.
Editorial: Upcoming selection of leaders requires student input
Students should make sure their values are heard during the upcoming leadership changes, whether that’s by voting or simply voicing their concerns and opinions.
Editorial: Respect differing opinions in conversations following shooting
Students should be careful not to let these feelings prevent them from having productive conversations.
Enjoy final semester in college as graduation approaches
Graduation is less than three months away, but the semester’s work is nowhere near finished.
Editorial: Recycling program shows promising change for community, environment
Students with the bins should take advantage of this opportunity to recycle easily.
Editorial: Keep up-to-date with politics as a New Year’s resolution
Whatever your political ideology might be, it’s important to keep up with politics and vote.
New university president needs personable qualities
The role can be daunting, so the new president has to be ready.
Stable tuition rates do not justify increased fees
The general university fee will increase by $10 per credit hour, making it $125 per hour.
SGA constitutional amendment needed to improve budget process
SGA members did the right thing by waiting for the most accurate enrollment numbers, but proposing the budget in the fourth week of classes still violates their constitution.
Title IX revamp reverses progress in campus safety
U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos announced Thursday that the Department of Education plans to revamp Title IX guidelines.
SGA encouraged to spend allocated funds wisely
It’s great that SGA is starting the year off right, but students still need to pay attention to their representatives’ actions.
Chick-fil-A won’t provide enough variety on its own
Officials announced earlier this month that they will replace Alvin’s Café with a Chick-fil-A, leaving students with dietary restrictions concerned.
SGA needs to avoid conflicts of interest, put students first
Student Government Association should represent the student body and work to improve student organizations through funding, advice and support.
Editors encourage SGA to support repurposing bill
The Repurposing Club aims to promote ways to improve the environment on campus. Its first project is to introduce recycling opportunities to the dorms.
Students encouraged to take time for themselves
Whether we’re freshmen or seniors, most of us start the new school year with goals, ambitions and sometimes even more concerns.
Editors express concern about students affected by prioritization
Class and program cancellations, terminated professors, and budget cuts were a result of the prioritization process, which began in April 2014.
Editors commend the campus community on Relay For Life
Thank you to everyone who made Relay For Life happen: the planning committee, team captains, and those who came out to support the event and display the best of OCU.
SGA leadership urged to do more in the coming semester
So, Mr. President, remember: Change can be good, but be sure you finish what you started and communicate throughout the process.
Editors offer steps for a smooth registration process
Although this system might make things simple, there are some other ways for students to prepare. Here are our suggestions for a smooth enrollment:
