Archive for the ‘Campus’

  • Hitler Responds to “Cowboys 4Ever”
    Earlier we linked to an article in the O’Colly that some students at OSU aren’t happy with the song choice “Cowboys 4Ever” serving in an official capacity before major sporting events. Now the Internets are sounding off with parodies of the tune. For more information about the “Cowboys 4Ever” controversy, check out the Stop Cowboys...
    by Hunter Ligon at September 7th, 2009 at 11:09 pm
  • OSU Students Camp Out for Georgia Tickets
    In a tweet published by OKStatecom, the offcial twitterfeed for OSU Athletics, shows multiple students lining up for tickets to be released for this Saturday’s game. The game is scheduled to begin at 2:30 PM at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater. Click here to follow CurrentlyOK on Twiiter. Image via OKStatecom twitpic. hunter@currentlyok.com
    by Dave Ngo at September 3rd, 2009 at 01:09 pm
  • CDC Confirms Swine Flu in OK, Universities Prepare
    The Centers for Disease Control confirmed today that the Swine Flu has been found in Pontotoc Co. Reports indicate that she is in the recovering stages and is responsive to medication, health officials say. As for what the state’s two major universities are doing in response, officials say it’s best to wait it out. When asked what the plan of action was, OU Press Secretary...
    by Hunter Ligon at May 5th, 2009 at 01:05 am
  • Getting Out of Hand? OSU Seniors won’t be shaking at graduation
    The Spears School of Business said today in a press release that administrators will not be shaking students’ hands during commencement. This decision comes as the Centers for Disease Control confirmed a case of a woman in Pontotoc Co. contracting the Swine Flu (H1N1), despite OSU officials saying that the university has “not experienced a significant increase in patient...
    by Hunter Ligon at May 5th, 2009 at 01:05 am
  • Millions in Funding Redirected, OSU Vet School Axes Euthanasia
    OSU veterinary school announced Apr. 20 that animals will no longer be euthanized in teaching labs. The announcement came just weeks after the wife of T. Boone Pickens announced she would redirect a hefty contribution elsewhere within the university because of the controversial practices. Controversy about the veterinary school performing terminal surgeries, or euthanizing...
    by Hunter Ligon at April 25th, 2009 at 01:04 am
  • Bomb Threat at UCO a “False Alarm,” Students Left in the Dark
    12:00 pm: Message from UCO President Roger Webb: Dear UCO Community, UCO officials want to again assure the community that UCO and other law enforcement agencies have investigated and found no reason to believe an earlier campus threat is credible. Howell Hall was evacuated and a thorough search conducted. Once completed, students, faculty and staff were allowed to return. We...
    by Hunter Ligon at March 25th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
  • Commentary: CPAC ‘09: We Are a Majority
    Last weekend, thousands of politically active college students descended upon Washington. They arrived ready to let their voices be heard about the issues of importance to them. The students filled massive speaking halls to hear the leaders and personalities that speak to their concerns. A demonstration on Capitol Hill along with pins, totes, and posters allowed these...
    by Bonnie Brown at March 3rd, 2009 at 02:03 am