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Oklahoma Day

Oklahoma Day

Amanda Taylor, Reporter April 22, 2024

“Oklahoma Day” is held annually on April 22nd. “Approximately fifty thousand non-Indian settlers made the run on April 22, 1889, into the Unassigned Lands (Oklahoma District). They began immediately...

Graduating Class of COVID

Graduating Class of COVID

Amanda Taylor, Reporter April 20, 2024

The end of the 2023-2024 school year is quickly approaching. With this being said, several SWOSU students are preparing to become official SWOSU graduates. However, there is something different...

VoTech as an option for college students

VoTech as an option for college students

Jessica Dooty, Reporter April 17, 2024

If you have ever considered a technical career, you probably know what a VoTech is. A VoTech is a vocational college dedicated to service careers like welding, nursing, designing, and other trades....

Stafford during the dedication of the Gen. Thomas P. Stafford Archives at the Al Harris Library on on March 11th, 2022

Thomas Stafford: Weatherford Icon

Coy Pope, Media Manager April 10, 2024

Weatherford icon Lieutenant General Thomas P. Stafford passed away on Monday, March 18.    Talk to longtime residents of Weatherford, and they will tell you about the legend that is Thomas...

Oklahoma History Center Research trip

Jessica Meditz Salmans, Professor April 1, 2024

On Thursday March 28th,  Professor Jessica Salmans took 10 Costume and Wardrobe students to the Oklahoma History Center to learn about hands-on research methods in the Arts and Humanities. There they...

Underrated Campus Locations

Underrated Campus Locations

Jessica Dooty, Reporter March 12, 2024

With Midterms in full swing, many students are undergoing a lot of stress. During finals, It's often difficult to find time to rewind and enjoy yourself. It's often hard to even find peace and quiet for...

GAC Honors SWOSU Softball

GAC Honors SWOSU Softball

Reagan Garcia, Reporter March 6, 2024

The Great American Conference awarded SWOSU Softball players Chesnie Hewitt (Player) and Courtney Hill (Pitcher)  Player of the Week Honors. This is groundbreaking for both Southwestern and the Conference,...

Bob Coon Master Quilter

Bob Coon Master Quilter

Johnathan Nguyen, Editor in Chief March 5, 2024

A Master quilter is loaning the Hilltop Theatre several pieces form his collection as well as a special quilting frame for the musical "Quilters." The musical will be perform on March 7th – March...

Consume

Consume

Reagan Garcia, Writer November 29, 2023

“Consume” is a short film directed and produced by Southwestern film student Zachary Hoke. Consume is described as a psychological horror drama that follows the journey of a Native American who is...

Organization Spotlight: HOSA on Campus

Organization Spotlight: HOSA on Campus

Amanda Taylor, Writer November 29, 2023

What is HOSA?  HOSA is a global student-led organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services, and several federal and state agencies. HOSA’s...

Josh Kirkland Accepts New Job After One Year at SWOSU

Josh Kirkland Accepts New Job After One Year at SWOSU

Kade Kimble, Sports Reporter January 9, 2023

After one season as the Head Football Coach at SWOSU, Josh Kirkland accepted a new job at the University of North Texas, thus leading him to resign as the head coach. In his new role, Kirkland will...

5 Study Tips For Surviving Finals Week

5 Study Tips For Surviving Finals Week

Rachel Masson, Online Editor December 7, 2022

With finals week right around the corner, and dead days this week, many students across campus have a common thought in their minds: I need to study. This article is going to give you some tips and tricks...

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