Columnist Paul Dower analyzes the recent social media band of former president Donald Trump.
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.
Student creates positive OCU-themed Instagram account
A new OCU-themed Instagram account focuses on gratitude and positivity.
Video of professor dancing goes viral on social media
A video of an OCU professor went viral after a student posted a clip of her dancing to their Twitter account.
‘@OcuPolls’ Twitter account created as outlet for feedback
Students were given a new unofficial outlet this month to voice their concerns and opinions about the campus.
Columnist encourages students to leave the drama behind
We all claim to avoid the “hot goss,” but we have to admit that we secretly love to hear all of the dirty little details of other peoples’ personal lives.
Columnist critiques the Trump Administration’s first year
Jan. 20, 2018 marked the one-year anniversary of President Donald Trump’s inauguration, and it feels as though this presidency will never end.
10 things OCU students have in common with Donald Trump
Regardless of our political views, OCU students cannot deny a few core similarities we share with the Republican presidential nominee.
Happy Fall Break!
Hey Y’all, Student Publications’ editors and staff will be taking a break from publishing online Oct. 17-20 for Fall Break, but we will be posting again Oct. 21. We hope all students, faculty and staff enjoy your well-deserved break! Please tweet Fall Break pictures and tag @MediaOCU for a chance to win a Starbucks gift card! HAPPY FALL BREAK!…
Entertainment news round-up for Apr. 26
Cleveland Playhouse is the newest recipient of the 2015 Regional Theater Tony Award. The Ohio theater is heading into its 100th season as a champion of new works. The rest of the Tony nominations will be announced on April 28. For more on the Cleveland Playhouse and the Tonys, click here. Jay Z took to Twitter…
Entertainment news round-up for Apr. 5
Winnie the Pooh will be the latest Disney property to undergo a live-action transformation. The Mouse House is developing a new film starring the honey-loving bear and friends. The story will follow an adult Christopher Robin. For more information on the project, click here. HBO has released the trailer for its Bessie Smith biopic, starring Queen Latifah….
‘Fat is not a feeling:’ Facebook changes controversial status option
In this tech-heavy area, many social media users post emoticons (those cute little smiley faces that can exhibit almost any expression on the spectrum) without a second thought.But some Facebook users insist that one particular emoticon, far from being harmless, poses an extreme risk to body image and confidence in users.
The Dress Debacle: how one photo caused the world to question their sanity
Is it blue? Is it black? Or are we all just going slowly mad? The Internet went crazy Thursday night with the instigation of what some are calling “Dressgate.” From inconspicuous beginnings, the drama surrounding a rather plain cocktail dress blew up into a world-wide debate about color and sanity.
Mobile application released to campus community
By Emily Wiley, Editor-in-Chief The university launched a new tool to help students engage with the campus community. The new Oklahoma City University app was launched Feb. 17. The app has had 549 downloads from the Apple Store and between 100 and 500 downloads from GooglePlay, as of presstime. “So far we have gotten really good…
2015 Academy Awards nominations causes controversy
This year’s Academy Award nominations came with a few surprises – and, perhaps more importantly, a few notable snubs.
Urban Outfitters controversy: what’s the line between topical and tasteful?
By Lauren Matheny, Web Editor Photo From USA Today Urban Outfitters has once again found itself in the center of a media firestorm, this time for the marketing of a shirt that is being branded “tasteless,” “lacking in judgement,” and “ultimately disrespectful.” The shirt is marketed on the Urban Outfitters website as a…
Entertainment news round-up for Oct. 16
Lost creator Damon Lindelof has decided to deactivate his Twitter account. Lindelof was an previously highly active on the social media site and was one of the first film and television producers to use it as a way of communicating with fans. However, many viewers used the site as a way of criticizing his work. His…
Entertainment news round-up for Oct. 9
Disney has decided to close Pixar Canada, which operates out of Vancouver. The shutdown will eliminate 100 jobs. “The team at Pixar Canada is incredibly talented and we are so proud of the excellent work we have produced there,” a Pixar spokesman said in a statement on Tuesday. “However, as we look at the creative…
Columnist warns against judging your life by social media standards
Most of us have experienced it, the feeling of inadequacy as we mindlessly scroll through our Facebook or Twitter feed on a Friday night watching tons of people have more fun than us.
We have also felt it perhaps in the middle of summer as we watch droves of people on vacation seemingly being the most interesting people in the world.
When we are doing these cool things, we are also posting pictures and other things on social media to remind our “friends” and “followers” just how cool we are as well.
Anyone who has social media is guilty of this at some point to some degree.
Scientists track down meteorite fragments
By Ally Hansen, Staff Writer The meteorite that landed in Russia was made of rock and a small amount of iron. Russian scientists found 53 small meteorites on the surface of a lake and suspect a larger deposit under the water. Approximately 50 people remain hospitalized from the damages. To watch video of the meteor, click here.
