Explore Oscar Wilde’s journey through the interesting play Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde. From Apr. 11 to Apr. 14, 2024, this show will take place in the OCU Bass School of Music’s Black Box Theatre. This moving performance will force you to think about living in an era where it was considered…
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Stars Baseball Season Check-In: Conference Play in Full Swing
The Oklahoma City Stars baseball team is now 32 games into their season and after receiving votes in the NAIA Top-25 rankings for the better part of 2 months, they are now ranked #24 in the country. Head Coach Keith Lytle’s squad has a 22-12 overall record with an 8-4 record in Sooner Athletic Conference…
SGA President and Vice President Decided by GPA
After over an hour of deliberating, the next Student Government Association President and Vice President have seemingly been decided, even before candidate information became public. The big issue of the Mar. 28 SGA student senate meeting was how to navigate a massive problem: two student’s unmet GPA requirements. The GPA requirement for all SGA members…
Assault charges filed after man breaks into OCU dorm
Oklahoma City University recently made local news after charges were filed against a sex offender who broke into an on-campus dormitory. The offender, Brandon Barr, was arrested on Jan. 17 after finding his way into the United Methodist Hall and a resident advisor’s room. Barr entered the building unauthorized, posing as a maintenance worker,…
Laugh Along with She Stoops to Conquer
Prepare for an evening full of laughter with the amazing upcoming comedy She Stoops to Conquer which will be showing at Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center’s Burg Theatre. The show is a timeless comedy that promises to fill the room with laughter, misunderstandings and delightful twists. Set in the countryside of 18th century England, this classic…
OCU Encouraging Interfaith in Class and Beyond
Throughout Oklahoma City University, there is a multitude of religious study tracks including majors and minors, active religious organizations spanning a plethora of denominations and cultures and an overall inclusive environment appreciating and respecting varied ways of thinking. While OCU is Methodist-affiliated, many of the classes available are about religious pluralism and being able to…
Oklahoma City University Highlights Rare Spring Enrollment Numbers
Oklahoma City University’s Office of Enrollment Management reports noteworthy increases in university enrollment numbers during the Spring 2024 term. This comes after the office announced earlier this year that the university matriculated its largest class of first-year students in over a decade. According to University Vice President of Enrollment Management and Communications, Kevin Windholz, the…
OCU Launches New Website
Oklahoma City University recently announced and published a new website design intended to provide an enriched online experience for users. The changes incorporate several visual elements, showcasing OCU’s values and vision. University officials worked on the new website for months, partnering with MRW to develop its design and development. The website’s home page has numerous…
FAFSA adjustments aim to make process simpler
In recent months, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) website has undergone significant modifications, aiming to enhance accessibility and make the application process run smoothly for students. These changes on the website came after “The FAFSA Simplification Act” was passed by Congress in 2022, introducing changes to the application process to simplify and…
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Spring fun in the Oklahoma Sun
When someone says spring in Oklahoma, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Looking beyond allergy season and swatting past the new batch of bugs, there is a promise of new adventure in the air. When it comes to campus life, there are many entertaining activities just around the corner, utilizing the warmer…
Reflection on Megan Hornbeek Allen: Going from Full-Time to Part-Time.
From embracing and welcoming new students before attending their matriculation to wishing students the best of luck as they prepare to attend commencement, Megan Hornbeek Allen, who works in alumni engagement, has experienced it all and embraced every moment. Hornbeek Allen has worked in the Oklahoma City University Office of Alumni Engagement and Advancement since…
Inside the award-winning OCU Dance School
The Oklahoma City University Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment is renowned throughout the country, consistently being one of the best-ranked dance programs in America, but what is behind the success of the dance program? Artistic Director Tiffany van der Merwe and Executive Director Melanie Shelley attributed this continued success to several things,…
Real Life Pitch Perfect: A Capella Group Wins Quarterfinals
The International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella is not just for Pitch Perfect – it exists in real life, and OCU’s Tonal Eclipse is the winner of their quarterfinal competition. Tonal Eclipse is one of two a cappella groups here on OCU’s campus. It is an entirely student lead organization who do their own arrangements,…
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Celebrating Women’s History Month: Honoring Resilience and Progress
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…
Dance School Offers Diverse Learning Opportunities
When most people think of the Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment, some of the first things that might come to mind is the amazing performances or the fact the school is known as a “Rockette Factory”. Everyone thinks of the incredible performance program, and how at just about any professional show you…
Behind the Scenes of Move!
Just before spring break, the Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment produced their annual spring show Move! Dance For the World of Entertainment. Typically, what people enjoy most about the dance show is the incredible and talented dancers that bring the stage to life with the vision of the choreographers. However, there is…
2023-24 Hoops Season in Review
The season has come and gone for the Oklahoma City University Men’s basketball team. The Stars finished with a 10-18 record while tallying an 8-14 record within Sooner Athletic Conference play. Coach Mark Berokoff’s squad finished just one game away of the last qualifying spot for a trip to the SAC postseason tournament. Yet the…