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December 2013

Dancer shares passion, love for the art

Law student sees benefit in Student Senate position |FacebookInstagramTwitter

OCU offers wide range of undergraduate, graduate degrees

Students concerned about thefts, other crime on campus

University counselors encourage stress relief during finals week

University police go beyond law enforcement duties

Athletics spans most of university’s history

Entertainment news round-up for Dec. 6

Entertainment news round-up for Dec. 9

Nursing senior balances academics, athletics |FacebookInstagramTwitter

Photography student participates in capstone exhibition

Preparation begins for Governor’s Cup competition

Religion students receive unique opportunity |FacebookInstagramTwitter

Spirit squads train longer for national competitions |FacebookInstagramTwitter

International student finishes first cross-country season at university

November 2013

Festive Feast

Student government to plan more tailgate events

Annual Panhellenic dinner moved to University Center

Phi Mu sorority becomes official chapter following initiation

Campus community encouraged to try new dining option

Former OCU employee pleads guilty to wire fraud

Greek organizations focus on promoting philanthropy weeks

Sorority wins Homecoming sweepstakes two consecutive years

Former employee pleads guilty to theft from university

October 2013

Columnist enjoys food, supports new campus restaurant

Women’s wrestler focuses on leadership responsibilities

Columnist proposes undergound Oreo empire

Cuban salsa night provides free lessons, community

OCU Stripped presents ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’

Student Choreography Show inspires student through storytelling

Tutoring available at LEC

Women's volleyball prepares for conference tournament

New student organization to focus on leadership

Campus restaurant scheduled to open sans alcohol

Canoe, kayak teams finish season, prepare for marathon

Kappa Phi wins national award, welcomes new pledge class

Officials contradict previous statements regarding restaurant

Organization brings awareness to international issues

Updated policy released banning pets on campus

Rev. Lorenza Andrade Smith

September 2013

Homecoming Theme Reveal

Student Government offers new discount program

Student government approves fall budget

Students, professors share opinions on Syria

August 2013

Before Midnight takes audience on an emotional journey

Columnist sees great problem-solving potential in ‘Millenial Generation’

SGA launches website, encourages student feedback

Student Senate hosts first meeting of semester

Student government president discusses plans, goals for 2013-14 academic year

Analysis of famous speech offered to campus community

Christian sorority starts recruitment activities

Police report Aug. 23

Columnist calls for vigilance in the Syrian conflict

Award winning children’s book illustrations on display

Columnist seeks balance, meaning at ‘Overcommitted University’

Critic enjoys goofy clash of robots, giant monsters in del Toro’s ‘Pacific Rim’

Dance senior, four others killed in Texas wreck

Editors encourage participation in campus groups

Panhellenic organization begins recruitment process

University officials see enrollment increases in freshman class

April 2013

Layout Editor Wins State Journalism Award

Phi Gamma Delta raises money for USO

Student leaders meet at Star Summit

Head wrestling coach placed on paid administrative leave

University officials fail to release annual crime statistics

University officials refuse prompt release of crime logs

University police violate federal campus safety law

Columnist reflects on King’s ‘Letter’

Don’t lose hope in wake of terror

Research competition scheduled for students

Dulaney-Browne Library celebrates National Library Week

OneGive event rescheduled for fall

Performance scheduled in Norick Art Center

Campus Storm Shelters

Chef discusses love for food, making healthy vegan foods in caf

Columnist urges students to embrace Methodist alcohol policy

New coach guides track, cross-country freshmen

Professors reveal guilty pleasures, hobbies outside of classroom

Senate upholds president’s veto of fall allotments

Spirit Squads win national championships

Storm Causes Campuswide Power Outage

University officials plan to sell restaurant, property

Writer sees cowardice in ‘dissenting’ democratic representatives

Alan Arkin cast in ‘Million Dollar Arm’

Jim Carrey to star in ‘Ricky Stanicky’

Student Publications wins awards at media conference

Julian Sands joins ‘Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks’

Anne Hathaway in talks for ‘Interstellar’

Dan Stevens in talks for ‘Swallows and Amazons’

Mads Mikkelsen, Bryan Cranston and Rebel Wilson join ‘Kung Fu Panda 3′

Zoe Saldana in talks to join ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’

Allison Janney in talks for ‘Tammy’

Layoffs underway at Disney

Liam Hemsworth to star in ‘The Raven’

Richard Linklater in talks to helm ‘A Walk in the Woods’

Columnist urges students to appreciate campus police

Kellan Lutz to star in ‘Hercules 3D’

Leonardo DiCaprio to produce HBO’s ‘Gorbachev’

Production of ‘Mass’ explores universal themes of faith, doubt

Queen Elizabeth receives honorary BAFTA

Relay For Life all-night event raises funds for cancer research

Spirit Squads head to Florida to compete for national titles

Alcohol sales at restaurant uncertain

Computer center shows public benefit

Dorm wars contest gives back to community

Fines increased for parking violations, new penalties added to tickets

Ice, wind lead to damage at Jim Wade Stadium

New emergency alert system successful in first test run

New university brand appears in campus marketing

Omar Sy joins ‘Candy Store’

Organization supporting literary causes hosts trivia night

Bradley Cooper joins ‘Jane Got a Gun’

Jessica Chastain signs on to ‘Crimson Peak’

Legendary film critic passes away

New ‘Arrested Development’ available in May

Officials postpone Rehearsals opening for soft open on later date

Sally Hawkins joins ‘Godzilla’

‘Gatsby’ soundtrack revealed

Police reports released April 8

VFX studio Rhythm and Hues finds buyer

Judy Greer joins ‘Planet of the Apes’ film

James Spader joins Tommy Lee Jones and Meryl Streep in ‘The Homesman’

Jon Stewart’s ‘Rosewater’ to be sold at Cannes

Career Services offers aid to students seeking summer jobs, internships | Media OCU

Clint Eastwood in talks to direct ‘Jersey Boys’ adaptation

Critic finds If I Were You falters under plot’s weight

Martin Scorsese developing ‘Gangs of New York’ TV series | Media OCU

McQueen’s ‘Twelve Years a Slave’ gets release date

Melissa McCarthy named CinemaCon’s Female Star of the Year | Media OCU

Newly restored Scorcese film to close Tribeca Film Festival

Wes Anderson’s new film gets potential release date

Campus community to participate in Relay For Life

Campus fundraising drive offers various prizes for donations

Candidate appeals process influences changes to SGA election rules

Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo in talks for ‘Vacation’ reboot

China to get its own version of ‘Iron Man 3′

Christopher Nolan offers lead role to Matthew McConaughey

Columnist encourages students, supporters of LGBT rights

Elected SGA president discusses plans for term

FX plans ‘Fargo’ TV series

Fraternity prepares to host gumbo fundraising event | Media OCU

Hathaway, Moretz, and Rockwell to star in ‘Laggies’

Library renovation replaces study rooms, carpets

Student government encouraged to work on transparency

Team of faculty, staff takes to the water

Columnist urges students to maintain patience with North Korea

Emergency alert system to update

MTV’s ‘BUCKWILD’ star found dead | Media OCU

SGA presidential candidate disqualified from race

Tuition increase proposed for upcoming academic year

Undergraduate commencement hosted as single ceremony

Writer commends faculty

March 2013

Next Student Government Association president announced

Student Senate president election results announced

Runoff scheduled for SGA presidential election

British film distributors cut ad spending

Chris Pine to be honored at CinemaCon

Disney keeps DreamWorks films at Showtime

Oscar Isaac to star in ‘Partisan’

‘Jurassic Park 4′ in the works

‘Legends of Oz’ set for 2014 release

‘Private Practice’ star signs on for ‘Rays of Light’

Billy Bob Thornton to star in ‘The Judge’

Columnist expresses optimism for new pope

Fan Bingbing on for new ‘X-Men’

Horse slaughter bill passes Oklahoma Senate committee

Legendary Entertainment’s COO steps down

Magnolia acquires distribution rights to ‘Touchy Feely’

New Wachowski film gets release date

Paramount, Warner Bros. to co-produce Nolan’s next project

Police reports released March 20

‘Golden Boy’ actor cast in Summit’s ‘Divergent’

Ethan Suplee joins ‘True Story’

Jim Morrison documentary in the works

Regular updates to resume March 25

‘Animal Kingdom’ actor joins ‘Animal Rescue’

‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ screenwriter to adapt fantasy novel | Media OCU

China streamlining censorship process

Cohen Media Group to distribute ‘Breathe In’

Disney Imagineering documentary in the works

Drafthouse Films acquires ‘Cheap Thrills’ in first deal of SXSW

Oklahoma House approves bill to nullify Affordable Care Act

‘Batman’ mask donated to Smithsonian

Ford, Fisher, Hamill on for new ‘Star Wars’ film

Jane Fonda in talks for ‘This Is Where I Leave You’

Marvel announces new online content

‘Clerks III’ in the works

Bateman, Day, and Sudeikis on for ‘Horrible Bosses’ sequel

Brett Ratner to receive GLAAD award

Danny Boyle plans ‘Trainspotting’ sequel with original cast

Kennedy disqualified from presidential race

Women’s basketball advances with win

Officials refuse to release results of candidate appeal

Officials respond to recent lockdown

Police department to upgrade campus emergency alert system

Police reports released March 13

Prospective sororities to present in coming weeks

SGA presidential candidate disqualified from race

Student body to elect student government officers

Lockdown lifted, OCUPD gives ‘all clear’

Shots fired, campus on lockdown

Oklahoma legislature continues limits on women’s reproductive health

Police department addresses parking issues

Run hosted to raise awareness about distracted driving

Student newscast to host televised SGA presidential debate

University police issue citations for parking violations

Police reports released March 4

Police reports released March 6

Police reports released March 7

Emma Watson in talks for Kenneth Branagh’s ‘Cinderella’

Juliette Binoche in talks for ‘Godzilla’ film

Students receive Gilman scholarships to study Japanese

‘Flatliners’ remake in the works

Chris Cooper signs on for ‘Spider-Man’ sequel

Gary Oldman signs on for ‘Planet of the Apes’ film | Media OCU

Marion Cotillard to star in next Dardenne brothers film | Media OCU

Spielberg to lead Cannes jury

‘Pride and Prejudice and Zombies’ author polishes ‘Fantastic Four’ script

Bill to ban texting while driving stalled in committee

Fox 2000 acquires Nicholas Sparks novel for $5 million

James McAvoy rumored for ‘The Crow’

Joe Wright set to direct adaptation of new Neil Gaiman novel

Megan Fox joins ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ film

Paul Bettany joins ‘Transcendence’

Weinstein Co. acquires Mandela biopic

‘Beasts of the Southern Wild’ star cast in ‘Annie’

‘Downton Abbey’ director to helm ‘The Blunderer

‘Let Me In’ actor cast in new ‘Planet of the Apes’ movie

‘Rio’ sequel in the works

Amy Poehler to voice character in ‘Turkeys’

Anne Hathaway to star in ‘Song One’

Christian Bale to star in disaster film

DiCaprio signs on to ‘The Road Home’ adaptation

DreamWorks planning Straight No Chaser movie

Emily Browning signs on for ‘Pompeii’

House votes to reauthorize Violence Against Women Act

James Marsden cast in ‘Anchorman 2′

Oklahoma state Senate passes workers’ comp reform bill

Princess Diana’s gowns up for sale

Program offers graduate students chance to research cancer

The National documentary to open Tribeca Film Festival

Tom Hardy developing film about PTSD

February 2013

Olympic committee may eliminate wrestling from 2020 games

University literary magazine celebrates 25th anniversary of publication

University of Colorado releases ‘insensitive’ tips for female students

‘Die Hard’ film earns 12A UK rating

‘The Incredible Shrinking Man’ remake in the works

Anna Kendrick to star in ‘The Last Five Years’ film

Kristen Wiig signs on for new season of ‘Arrested Development’

Matthew Vaughn to produce ‘Fantastic Four’ reboot

New Adam Sandler rom-com in the works

‘Downton Abbey’ star in talks for ‘Tombstones’

University to close early due to weather

Robert Downey Jr. options ‘Black Mirror’ episode

Scientists track down meteorite fragments

Anti-smoking legislation dies in committee

Chris Hemsworth signs on to new Michael Mann project

Jason Momoa offered lead role in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’

Sandra Bullock joins ‘Despicable Me’ spinoff

Seyfried in talks for Seth McFarlane film

Harrison Ford rumored for new ‘Star Wars’ film

Peter Dinklage cast in upcoming ‘X-Men’ film

Hayley Atwell returns for ‘Captain America’ sequel

Helen Mirren cast in ‘Monsters University’ | Media OCU

Hugh Laurie in talks for top-secret Disney project

Jennifer Lawrence and David O. Russell reuniting for new film

New ‘Oliver Twist’ film in the works

Starsky the Ram fuels up for national competition

Student director faces challenges with upcoming show

Tom Hardy to star in innovative thriller

‘Luther’ actress joins ‘Tombstones’

‘ParaNorman’ makers announce production on new film

Police reports released Feb. 15

Drought heightens need for water conservation, leaves lake nearly empty

One Give focuses on sustainability

SGA works to revise Student Bill of Rights

Student senators expected to improve meeting decorum

Administrators uphold Student Code of Conduct in response to gun control laws

Columnist addresses Oklahoma ridicule in legislative session

Education ideas from the State of the Union

Melissa McCarthy to co-direct film

Officials take disciplinary action for unpaid tuition

Another ‘Night at the Museum’ film in the works

Heavy snow impacts university

North Korea releases propaganda video

Pope Benedict XVI steps down

Snow affects scheduled meeting

University plans closing at 3 p.m.

Elizabeth Olson, Bryan Cranston in talks for new ‘Godzilla’ film

Ellen Page set to make directorial debut

More consumers opting for low-calorie choices

Board of trustees elects new members

Colin Firth and Nicole Kidman cast in thriller

Officials propose law school funding agreement

Synopsis released for Webb’s ‘Spider-Man’ sequel

University officials resolve space allocation issues

David Bowie, Iggy Pop biopic in the works

Columnist explores immigration reform

Del Toro to produce new ‘Secret Garden’ adaptation

Senators urged to pay more attention to funds

Bill allowing armed teachers passed through committee

Career Services to host fair

Conference planned for education department

SGA sets spring semester budget

‘Star Wars’ makeup artist dies

Baseball team ready for run at NAIA championship game

Kristen Wiig confirmed for ‘Anchorman 2′

New program with collaborating university helps graduating seniors

‘The Heat’ release date pushed back

Skeleton identified as King Richard III

‘Skyfall’ screenwriters to pen Refn’s ‘Barbarella’ series

Eva Green to star in ‘Sin City’ film

Teen continues recovery from synthetic marijuana-induced illness

Soderbergh to make one more film before retiring

Super bowl servings

Fox closes $400 million co-financing deal

Beyonce admits to lip-synching national anthem

Men’s track team breaks records at meet

New trailers to air during Super Bowl broadcast

Paul Giamatti in talks to play ‘Spider-Man’ villain

Sony Pictures Classic to distribute Linklater’s ‘Before Midnight’

State of the students held, sans students

Volkswagen produces controversial Super Bowl ad

January 2013

Editors seek administrative review of alcohol policies

Officials plan to open restaurant, serve alcohol

Ron Howard to direct “The Graveyard Book” adaptation

SAG honors outstanding performances

Spirit squads use competitions to prepare for nationals

University dormitories receive 24-hour gym upgrades

‘Evil Dead’ remake cut to avoid NC-17 rating

‘Impossible’ director to direct sci-fi film

Bill Gates releases annual letter

Kevin Kline and Dakota Fanning to star in Errol Flynn biopic

Bradley Cooper in talks to play Lance Armstrong

Free eye clinic in OKC gives exams and glasses

Poetry reading to open Ellison Centennial events

Women’s wrestling team takes WCWA runner-up

‘Argo’ wins big at Producers Guild Awards

Boy Scouts to reconsider ban on gay leaders

Department of Education releases new guidelines for school activities

Fast food may be linked to asthma, eczema and hay fever

J.J. Abrams to direct new ‘Star Wars’ film

Senator abandons bill to permit dog breed bans

Girls gets green light for third season

“Napsack” could be the new Snuggie

Dietitian suggests root vegetables for winter

Police reports released Jan. 24

SGA president to address student body

Anne Hathaway to star in ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ movie

Israel reelects Netanyahu to third term

Medical marijuana bill filed by Okla. senator

State representative aims to eliminate funding for Oklahoma Arts Council

Computer center offers free workshops

Justin Bieber crowned Twitter King

Police reports released Jan. 22

Police reports released Jan. 7