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The Southwestern

The Student News Site of Southwestern Oklahoma State University

The Southwestern

The Student News Site of Southwestern Oklahoma State University

The Southwestern

National Canvas Hacking

National Canvas Hacking

Lucas Punneo, Co Editor-In-Chief May 7, 2026

During the middle of finals week, reports from across the country indicate a hacking of the Canvas System, leaving possibly millions of students unable to complete last-minute assignments and finals. Thursday...

SWOSU Announces New Dean of Arts and Sciences

SWOSU Announces New Dean of Arts and Sciences

Lucas Punneo, Co Editor-In-Chief April 21, 2026

April 3rd, students received an email announcing Dr. Denise Landrum-Geyer as the new Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Landrum-Geyer has served SWOSU for over 16 years, holding positions as Writing...

Dr. Joel Kendall named President

Dr. Joel Kendall named President

Coy Pope April 17, 2026

The RUSO Board has selected Dr. Joel Kendall to be the next President of SWOSU. Kendall was named interim President in January. A release prepared by RUSO praised Dr. Kendall and his ties to the school...

2026 Brandy Awards

2026 Brandy Awards

Coy Pope, Co Editor-in-Chief April 16, 2026

SWOSU Collegiate Activities Board (CAB) hosted the Brandy Awards on Thursday morning. Brandy awards recognize outstanding faculty, staff, advisors, and administrators who make a lasting impact on student...

Bulldog Blitz held Thursday Night

Bulldog Blitz held Thursday Night

Coy Pope and Joi Chapple March 13, 2026

The Bulldog Blitz talent show was held Thursday night in the Fine Arts Center. SWOSU Collegiate Activities Board (CAB) hosted the annual event. As determined by the judges, the winners are as follows: 1st:...

Understanding the role of SGA on Campus 

Understanding the role of SGA on Campus 

Joi Chapple, Writer February 18, 2026

The Student Government Association of Southwestern Oklahoma State University is recognized as the official governing body of the student population. It plays an important role in ensuring that the student's...

SWOSU Leadership Update

SWOSU Leadership Update

Lucas Punneo, Co Editor-In-Chief February 16, 2026

On December 16th, SWOSU students received an email announcing President Diana Lovell’s resignation, leaving SWOSU without a president… for six days. On the seventh day, Joel Kendall returned.  Kendall...

SWOSU Releases Fall 2025 Honor Rolls

SWOSU Releases Fall 2025 Honor Rolls

Coy Pope, Media Manager January 28, 2026

SWOSU released the Fall 2025 President's and Dean's honor roll recently. According to SWOSU's Website, the lists include students from 22 states across the U.S. and 24 countries worldwide. The criteria...

Winter Storm Expected to Impact Weatherford

Winter Storm Expected to Impact Weatherford

Coy Pope, Media Manager January 22, 2026

After a holiday season filled with warm and sunny days, Oklahoma is now bracing for a historic cooldown this weekend. I am no weather expert, nor do I pretend to be. (Although my dream job is like that...

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