Women’s History Month has roots in America’s Women’s Suffrage Movement and serves as a time to honor women’s accomplishments and consider the history of women’s rights. The 19th century saw a rise in the movement, defined by powerful support for the right to vote. On March 8, 1857, a group of women from textile factories…
March Madness: Best On Campus Activities This Month
Explore Some of Our Favorite Events Happening on Campus This Month! Tues. 3/7 Women in Leadership Lunch and Panel Wed 3/8 International Women’s Day ODEI International Women’s Day Movie Night Mon 3/13 Start of SPRING BREAK!! Fri 3/17 End of Spring Break St. Patrick’s Day Mon 3/20 ODEI Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Presentation Wed…
Business school conference empowers women
The Annual Women in Leadership Conference is hosted by the Meinders School of Business. The event is scheduled for April 13, 2022.
Student theater group hosts women-themed weekend
The student-run theater company Out of the Box is highlighting the female experience through performance.
Dance professor honored as part of “50 Making a Difference” for third year
Jo Rowan recently received an award from the Journal Record.
Play to celebrate 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote
Stories of women’s suffrage will be the driving force of the School of Theatre’s next Stage II production.
Mainstage opera deals with themes of misogyny
OCU’s first mainstage opera, “Lucia di Lammermoor,” touches on war, women’s struggles, and loss.
OCU Stripped produces “Pippin” with all-female leadership crew
OCU Stripped is opening their season with the musical Pippin.
OPINION: Columnist discusses female-driven gender-bent revival of “Company”
Columnist Francesca Iacovacci discusses the new revival of the musical “Company.”
opinion: Columnist celebrates Stevie Nicks’s contribution to music industry
Rumours (Super Deluxe) by Fleetwood Mac runs three hours and 47 minutes in length.
Editorial: Women in powerful roles possess ability to set a new standard
Women are earning leadership positions in increasing numbers at OCU and should continue to do so.
Business school officials to host leadership conference for women
Meinders School of Business officials will host the ninth annual Women in Leadership Conference in April.
Trustee brings OCU talent into women’s religious lectures
Jane Jayroe, OCU alumna, trustee and former Miss America, will utilize the talents of students and faculty in her lecture series for women of faith.
Women’s basketball team wins 11th conference title
The women’s basketball team won the Sooner Athletic Conference tournament championship for the 11th time.
Women shave for different reasons, not just for men
What do you think? If you’re a women, do you shave your legs because you feel you have to, or because you like to? Or maybe you don’t shave your legs at all.
Columnist concerned by treatment of women wearing make-up
I have nothing against women who choose not to wear make-up, but there is a fine line between empowerment and condemnation.
Barbie’s new body is a ‘good thing’
Yes, Barbie’s new body types may make little girls start asking questions about why every Barbie’s body isn’t the same, but this is vital in teaching little girls to realize that not every person’s body is the same in real life.
‘Comparison is the thief of joy:’ how to shield yourself from negativity
“Comparison is the thief of joy,” said that philosophical 26th President, Theodore Roosevelt. But how do you resist the urge to feel inferior on a campus full of over-achievers? Here’s my take on the thorny question of comparison.
Cross-Country Places Top 5 in NAIA Mid-States Classic
The cross-country men won their race, while the women placed third in the NAIA Mid-States Classic. Sophomore David Mountford finished first in NAIA men’s cross country with a second-overall placing, and sophomore Sara Moore provided OCU’s 18th-ranked women with a fourth-overall placing. The Stars had six men in the top 10 finishes, and turned in…
Women’s Soccer’s Loss
The women’s soccer team lost to Mid-America Christian University 3-2 in overtime at the Evangel Field in Oklahoma City, Okla. OCU fell to 5-6-1, 3-3-1 in Sooner Athletic women’s soccer. Allison Worsham, junior forward, scored the first two goals of the game. Her first goal in the 12th minute, she collected a deflected shot and…
OCU alumnae, benefactor, honored in Journal Record’s Woman of the Year program
Three members of the OCU community were honored at the Journal Record’s 34th annual Woman of the Year event on Oct. 2.
Basketball game postponed due to weather
The Stars’ basketball game against Southwestern Assemblies of God has been postponed due to inclement weather.
Officials schedule TED talk focused on women
OCU will host an independently organized TEDxWomen conference Dec. 5.
Golf teams set to defend previous national titles
By Ivan Matip, Sports Writer The men’s and women’s golf teams are ready to defend their titles this season after being named 2013 NAIA National Champions last season. Coach Kyle Blaser and his team, which is ranked first in the NAIA men’s golf poll, is aiming for a three-peat this season. The Stars won their…
Volleyball begins season with No. 3 ranking, experienced sophomores
By Ivan Matip, Sports Writer The volleyball team is starting their new season ranked third in the Sooner Athletic Conference. Coach Nikki Dieball and her unit are bringing a different approach to this season. With only one new player and a majority of players returning, it is the continuation of work that started off last…
