Diversity in activities is important to a college campus. The campus has experienced just that this year with an influx of students who aren’t athletes. A move in the right direction, this can help the overall attitude of the campus. Even though OU excels on the field and on the […]

I used to like creature movies. Then I saw Piranha, and the genre was effectively ruined for me. The movie was disgusting from end to end. Piranha is a remake in name only of a 1978 film of the same name. The original was a parody of Jaws, but this […]

To some people, a certain band or song symbolizes memories of a time in their life they can’t forget. Something Corporate is that band for me. When the group disbanded, I never thought I’d get the chance to see them live. After a while of waiting, I finally did. This […]

So the new school year has begun and if you’re even half as observant as I am, you know what that means. It seems that our generation lives life on a schedule. All these years of school have us operating on a 9 months on 3 months off schedule. Therefore, […]

The OU theater department recently held auditions for their first two shows “Almost, Maine” and a musical, “Urinetown.” Director Julie Noonan is excited about this year. The department is expanding and taking on the challenge of four shows instead of the normal three. OU’s large enrollment for this year has […]

Music lovers may soon see or have already seen an effect on their concert going frequencies due to the economy. An article written this summer by the Associated Press, states that the live music industry has dropped 17 percent since last year. “The industry trade magazine and web site Pollstar […]

Actions speak louder than words. If you’re going to talk the talk, you have to walk the walk. Put your money where your mouth is. Practice what you preach. Faith without action is dead. If I say I believe something but don’t act on it, then what good is it […]

I get lots of ideas for things I just have to make happen. If my inner monologue was a physical entity that people could touch and feel it would look like a Hallmark card and talk in cheesy never-give-up clichés. I am very passionate about people following their dreams, taking […]

When you drive through downtown Ottawa, you will notice something different this year. In the windows of most of the businesses on Main Street, there are signs supporting OU and showing pride for being a part of Ottawa. These signs were a collaborative effort from both OU and the Ottawa […]

Ask around and you may get the sense that the community and OU aren’t completely tied together. But why is this? A lack of students concern for local businesses? Locals’ lack of concern for the University? There are many answers to this question. Driving down Main Street, you would no […]