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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
All content by Johannes Becht

Mackynsie McKedy wins Miss SWOSU 2024

Johannes Becht, News reporter, Video Producer
November 14, 2023

Reporter Johannes Becht traveled to Texas and got opinions from the public while protestors were at the NRA meeting!

Johannes Becht, Reporter
June 12, 2022
Valentine's Day & basketball: Upcoming events at SWOSU Feb. 14-20

Valentine’s Day & basketball: Upcoming events at SWOSU Feb. 14-20

Johannes Becht, News Reporter
February 13, 2022
The latest COVID numbers at SWOSU

The latest COVID numbers at SWOSU

Johannes Becht, News Reporter
February 8, 2022
3D Jazz Trio and Friends is headlining the 2022 SWOSU Jazz Festival coming up February 10-11 on the Weatherford campus. Tickets are now available on stubwire.com at https://share.swosu.edu/JazzFestTickets

Jazz festival & Valentine’s party: Upcoming events at SWOSU Feb. 7-13

Johannes Becht, News Reporter
February 7, 2022
The Physical Plant has started removing the snow on campus.

[Photos] Winter weather on SWOSU campus – Snow removal has started

Johannes Becht, News Reporter
February 3, 2022
The location of the incident.

Hit-and-run on SWOSU campus: Suspect to appear in court on Feb. 4

Johannes Becht, News Reporter
February 1, 2022
8 COVID-19 cases at SWOSU

8 COVID-19 cases at SWOSU

Johannes Becht, News Reporter
February 1, 2022
24 COVID-19 cases on SWOSU campus

24 COVID-19 cases on SWOSU campus

Johannes Becht, News Reporter
January 25, 2022
The Administration Building at SWOSU.

SWOSU announces latest COVID numbers

Johannes Becht, News Reporter
January 18, 2022
Students were able to use Highway Patrol cars to practice their driving skills.

SWOSU’s COPS Program conducts Emergency Vehicle Operation class

Johannes Becht, Video reporter
December 22, 2021

[Video] “4/20”: The Problems with Medical Marijuana in Oklahoma, Ep. 1

Johannes Becht, News reporter
December 22, 2021
Theater presents 'Monkey's Paw' for Homecoming weekend

Theater presents ‘Monkey’s Paw’ for Homecoming weekend

Johannes Becht, Reporter
October 30, 2021
Food safety, lack of management & support: Why student workers quit SWOSU Grill

Food safety, lack of management & support: Why student workers quit SWOSU Grill

Sydney Graves and Johannes Becht
September 29, 2021
SWOSU announces latest COVID case numbers on campus

SWOSU announces latest COVID case numbers on campus

Johannes Becht, News Editor
September 28, 2021
What's the latest on the planned Pharmacy & Rural Healthcare Center at SWOSU?

What’s the latest on the planned Pharmacy & Rural Healthcare Center at SWOSU?

Johannes Becht, News Editor
September 26, 2021
News Editor Johannes Becht sat down with SWOSU Pres. Dr. Diane Lovell. Photo: Screenshot/Tyler Bryson

President Dr. Lovell about SWOSU’s financial situation

Johannes Becht, News Editor
September 25, 2021
The Southwestern News Editor Johannes Becht (left) sat down with SWOSU President Dr. Diane Lovell on Aug. 26.

“What a fabulous university”: President Dr. Lovell about her plans with SWOSU

Johannes Becht, News Editor
September 22, 2021
Emails like this reach SWOSU students' email accounts on a regular basis.

Spam in SWOSU’s email accounts: How to protect your private student information

Johannes Becht, News Editor
September 18, 2021
This photo does not show the actual arrest.

Shots fired on Monday with semi-automatic rifle – Suspect pushed officer after detainment

Johannes Becht, News Editor
September 16, 2021
Further decrease in COVID-19 cases at SWOSU

Further decrease in COVID-19 cases at SWOSU

Johannes Becht, News Editor
September 14, 2021
Weatherford PD.

[Opinion] Great response time after shooting – Let’s all say Thank You to Weatherford PD!

Johannes Becht, News Editor
September 14, 2021
The Southwestern reporter Abby Foster at the site of the incident.

Students criticize SWOSU’s handling of shooting incident close to campus

Johannes Becht, News Editor
September 14, 2021
SWOSU PD patrol car.

Shots fired next to campus: Why wasn’t a SWOSUalert issued?

Johannes Becht, News Editor
September 14, 2021
The incident happened in an alley between 7th and 8th Street.

Gun charges and DUI: Police arrests 2 suspects after shots fired near SWOSU campus

Johannes Becht, News Editor
September 14, 2021
The incident took place close to the SWOSU campus.

Gunshots fired close to campus – At least one arrest

Johannes Becht, News Editor
September 13, 2021
+++EXCLUSIVE+++ SWOSU athletics media director Doug Self resigns

+++EXCLUSIVE+++ SWOSU athletics media director Doug Self resigns

Johannes Becht, News Editor
September 13, 2021
Students from the Collegiate Officer Program (COPS) during a night shoot at the Weatherford gun range.

WATCH: CLEET Collegiate Officer Program at SWOSU conducts firearm training

Johannes Becht, News Editor
September 11, 2021
44 COVID-19 cases at SWOSU

44 COVID-19 cases at SWOSU

Johannes Becht, News Editor
September 7, 2021
33% increase in COVID cases in Weatherford - Almost 200 new deaths across Oklahoma

33% increase in COVID cases in Weatherford – Almost 200 new deaths across Oklahoma

Johannes Becht, News Editor
September 1, 2021
"With his pants off:" SWOSU PD arrests man sleeping in Administration Building

“With his pants off:” SWOSU PD arrests man sleeping in Administration Building

Johannes Becht, News Editor
September 1, 2021
COVID-19 cases at SWOSU increase by another 21%

COVID-19 cases at SWOSU increase by another 21%

Johannes Becht, News Editor
August 31, 2021
Reporter Abby Foster during an interview for "Southwestern on the Streets."

WATCH: SWOSU students about the $100 incentive program

Johannes Becht, News Editor
August 31, 2021
President Dr. Lovell, would you implement a mask mandate at SWOSU if you could?

President Dr. Lovell, would you implement a mask mandate at SWOSU if you could?

Johannes Becht, News Editor
August 28, 2021
What SWOSU President Dr. Lovell thinks about vaccine mandates

What SWOSU President Dr. Lovell thinks about vaccine mandates

Johannes Becht, News Editor
August 28, 2021
Chairs were put up in the University Grill during the shut down of the SWOSU campus in spring 2020.

Alarming rise in COVID cases: Could SWOSU shut down again?

Johannes Becht, News Editor
August 28, 2021
SWOSU students can get the $100 without being vaccinated. Here's how

SWOSU students can get the $100 without being vaccinated. Here’s how

Johannes Becht, News Editor
August 27, 2021
WATCH: Interview with SWOSU President Dr. Diana "Diane" Lovell

WATCH: Interview with SWOSU President Dr. Diana “Diane” Lovell

Johannes Becht, News Editor
August 26, 2021
The incident happened close to the stop sign at Bradley and East Arlington streets. Photo: Johannes Becht

Close to SWOSU campus: Female person attacked by 3 dogs

Johannes Becht, News Editor
August 26, 2021
Weatherford COVID cases decrease by 32% - 136 Oklahomans died last week

Weatherford COVID cases decrease by 32% – 136 Oklahomans died last week

Johannes Becht, News Editor
August 25, 2021
SWOSU's Student Union terrace not to be rebuilt by Spring 2022

SWOSU’s Student Union terrace not to be rebuilt by Spring 2022

Johannes Becht, News Editor
August 24, 2021
Kingsley Ehiemua is the main suspect in the Campus North shooting in October 2020. Photo: SWOSU athletics, video anonymously submitted via Snapchat.

Failed drug deal: Trial for Campus North shooter Kingsley Ehiemua in December

Johannes Becht, News Editor
August 22, 2021
SWOSU PD to offer self-defense training for students

SWOSU PD to offer self-defense training for students

Johannes Becht, News Editor
August 18, 2021
59 active COVID-19 cases in Weatherford, 110 in Custer County

59 active COVID-19 cases in Weatherford, 110 in Custer County

Johannes Becht, News Editor
August 18, 2021
12 COVID-19 cases at SWOSU

12 COVID-19 cases at SWOSU

Johannes Becht, News Editor
August 17, 2021
[Editorial] Don't get vaccinated if you don't want to

[Editorial] Don’t get vaccinated if you don’t want to

Johannes Becht, News Editor
August 17, 2021
1 SWOSU employee has COVID-19 - 25 cases in Weatherford, 58 in Custer County

1 SWOSU employee has COVID-19 – 25 cases in Weatherford, 58 in Custer County

Johannes Becht, News Editor
August 4, 2021
SWOSU Provost: "If you want to go to a football game this fall, please come"

SWOSU Provost: “If you want to go to a football game this fall, please come”

Johannes Becht, News Editor
August 4, 2021
Could COVID protocols change again at SWOSU? "Absolutely," says the new president

Could COVID protocols change again at SWOSU? “Absolutely,” says the new president

Johannes Becht, News Editor
July 17, 2021
Brandon Woods sentenced to 6 months in jail after breaking into SWOSU football locker room

Brandon Woods sentenced to 6 months in jail after breaking into SWOSU football locker room

Johannes Becht, News Editor
July 9, 2021
Brandon Woods arrested in bathroom in Rankin Williams Fieldhouse at SWOSU

Brandon Woods arrested in bathroom in Rankin Williams Fieldhouse at SWOSU

Johannes Becht, News Editor
July 8, 2021
Site of former sinkhole in Weatherford is now being prepared for new construction

Site of former sinkhole in Weatherford is now being prepared for new construction

Johannes Becht, News Editor
July 6, 2021
"Amazing facility:" New police station to be built in Weatherford

“Amazing facility:” New police station to be built in Weatherford

Johannes Becht, News Editor
July 2, 2021
Second floor renovation of SWOSU's Al Harris Library almost completed

Second floor renovation of SWOSU’s Al Harris Library almost completed

Johannes Becht, News Editor
July 2, 2021
The eSports arena at SWOSU is finally open.

“It’s truly amazing”: The highlights of the new SWOSU eSports arena

Johannes Becht, News Editor
June 24, 2021
Kingsley Ehiemua was a former football player at SWOSU, before he was arrested for his involvement in a shooting at Campus North apartments in October 2020. Photo: SWOSU Football Facebook

Case of Campus North shooter Kingsley Ehiemua goes to trial

Johannes Becht, News Editor
June 20, 2021
He raped SWOSU student in January: 5-year protective order against Tristen Bailey

He raped SWOSU student in January: 5-year protective order against Tristen Bailey

Johannes Becht, News Editor
June 20, 2021
Miss SWOSU Natalee Karcher (second from the right) tied for a rookie talent award. Photo: Miss Oklahoma Website

Miss SWOSU and Outstanding Teen had a “great week” at Miss Oklahoma

Johannes Becht, News Editor
June 18, 2021
Kingsley Ehiemua is the main suspect in the Campus North shooting in October 2020. Photo: SWOSU athletics, video anonymously submitted via Snapchat.

Trial for Campus North shooter Kingsley Ehiemua? Court decides in June – He is currently out on bond

Johannes Becht, News Editor
May 11, 2021
Brandon Woods arrested - He had a warrant after breaking into SWOSU dorms

Brandon Woods arrested – He had a warrant after breaking into SWOSU dorms

Johannes Becht, News Editor
April 30, 2021
Why didn't SWOSU warn students of Brandon Woods breaking into dorms?

Why didn’t SWOSU warn students of Brandon Woods breaking into dorms?

Johannes Becht, News Editor
April 21, 2021
Michael Meeks II is running for Chairman of the Caddo Nation in Oklahoma. Photo provided by the candidate.

SWOSU graduate Michael Meeks II vies for top spot at Caddo Nation

Johannes Becht, News Editor
April 21, 2021
Police cars in front of the old hospital in Weatherford, Oklahoma. Photo: Johannes Becht

Weatherford Police & Fire Department conduct active shooter training

Johannes Becht, News Editor
April 8, 2021
SWOSU students remained in the classrooms during lockdown.

SWOSU lockdown due to domestic violence – Suspect not in Weatherford anymore

Johannes Becht, News Editor
March 29, 2021
COVID-19: SWOSU is experiencing its third wave

COVID-19: SWOSU is experiencing its third wave

Johannes Becht, News Editor
February 2, 2021
SWOSU pharmacy student Brianne Kirchgessner is giving a COVID-19 shot. Around 300 people received a vaccine on Friday in the Pioneer Cellular Event Center.

SWOSU students conduct COVID-19 vaccinations

Johannes Becht, News Editor
January 8, 2021
Police car in front of Campus North apartments.

SWOSU lockdown: Two people shot at Campus North

Johannes Becht, News Editor
October 27, 2020
COVID-19 at SWOSU continues to spread - Now 134 cases

COVID-19 at SWOSU continues to spread – Now 134 cases

Johannes Becht, News Editor
September 29, 2020
This is how the second floor of Al Harris library will look like after completion of the renovations.

Renovations of Al Harris library to be completed by Labor Day

Johannes Becht, News Editor
August 20, 2020
Covid-19 and dorm life: What if a student tests positive?

Covid-19 and dorm life: What if a student tests positive?

Johannes Becht, News Editor
August 7, 2020
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt tested positive for Covid-19

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt tested positive for Covid-19

Johannes Becht, News Editor
July 22, 2020
Al Harris Library staff member tested positive for Covid-19?

Al Harris Library staff member tested positive for Covid-19?

Johannes Becht, News Editor
July 11, 2020
Fall Semester 2020 schedule: No Fall Break and virtual finals

Fall Semester 2020 schedule: No Fall Break and virtual finals

Johannes Becht, News Editor
July 6, 2020
Alma Mater Merc now has its own sign

Alma Mater Merc now has its own sign

Johannes Becht, News Editor
July 3, 2020
Voters in favor of proposed city sales tax

Voters in favor of proposed city sales tax

Johannes Becht, News Editor
July 1, 2020
Election on June 30: Here's what you need to know

Election on June 30: Here’s what you need to know

Johannes Becht, News Editor
June 28, 2020
Fall Semester 2020: SWOSU students to pay over $100 more

Fall Semester 2020: SWOSU students to pay over $100 more

Johannes Becht, News Editor
June 26, 2020
SWOSU campus & University Grill closed July 2-5

SWOSU campus & University Grill closed July 2-5

Johannes Becht, News Editor
June 25, 2020
Student Government Association: Natalie Kinder elected President

Student Government Association: Natalie Kinder elected President

Johannes Becht, News Reporter
April 20, 2020
Students vacate dorms - SWOSU is losing over $1 million

Students vacate dorms – SWOSU is losing over $1 million

Johannes Becht, News Reporter
April 11, 2020
SWOSU Food Services offers Luncheon Specials at the Grill

SWOSU Food Services offers Luncheon Specials at the Grill

Johannes Becht, News Reporter
April 7, 2020
emtpy airport Oklahoma City

Flying during Covid-19: Empty airports, empty airplanes

Johannes Becht, News Reporter
April 5, 2020
Oklahoma City has the most cases of COVID-19 in Oklahoma.

23 coronavirus deaths in Oklahoma – 4 cases in Custer County

Johannes Becht, News Reporter
March 29, 2020
Governor Kevin Stitt.

Governor Kevin Stitt closes nonessential businesses

Johannes Becht, News Reporter
March 25, 2020
On normal days, there is a long line of people waiting to take a photo in front of the Fabulous Las Vegas Sign. But COVID-19 has had a big impact on the Sin City.

Walking through Las Vegas during the coronavirus pandemic

Johannes Becht, News Reporter
March 22, 2020
The virus is spreading around the globe.

COVID-19 has reached Weatherford – Online classes for rest of the semester

Johannes Becht, News Reporter
March 22, 2020
Winner La'ren Ballard.

Breathtaking voice: La’ren Ballard wins Bulldog Blitz 2020

Johannes Becht, News Reporter
March 7, 2020
SWOSU students celebrate World Languages Week

SWOSU students celebrate World Languages Week

Johannes Becht, News Reporter
March 5, 2020
Joe Biden.

Joe Biden wins Super Tuesday & Oklahoma

Johannes Becht, News Reporter
March 4, 2020
The bookstore will be combined with the convenience store. The new name: Alma Mater Merc.

Alma Mater Merc is the name of new SWOSU store

Johannes Becht, News Reporter
February 28, 2020
Two men in Macau with masks. So far, there have been two cases of the Coronovirus in Oklahoma.

Two cases in Oklahoma – SWOSU is preparing for Coronavirus

Johannes Becht, News Reporter
February 17, 2020
Bernie Sanders, Pete Buttigieg, Elizabeth Warren and Joe Biden are fighting for the nomination of the Democratic Party. SWOSU professor Dr. Heather Katz thinks: Sanders will take the state of Oklahoma.

SWOSU prof: ‘Bernie’s gonna take the primary in Oklahoma’

Johannes Becht, News Reporter
February 9, 2020
Equipment will consist of dumbbells, kettle balls, band, mats, etc. Also body weight exercises will be part of Dawg Fitness.

Student-led Dawg Fitness offers training & motivation

Johannes Becht, News Reporter
February 5, 2020
A SISA banquet in 2018. The SWOSU International Student Association organizes events and trips for the international students throughout the semester.

International students also come as teachers

Johannes Becht, News Reporter
January 31, 2020
Registration ends soon for Oklahoma primary

Registration ends soon for Oklahoma primary

Johannes Becht, News Reporter
January 29, 2020
College of Pharmacy prepares for professionalism dinner

College of Pharmacy prepares for professionalism dinner

Johannes Becht, News Reporter
January 22, 2020
A study group in the Al Harris Library.

Exam preparation: Here’s what a SWOSU Psychology Prof says

Johannes Becht, News Reporter
December 2, 2019
Academic organizations can have a lot of different advantages. One of them: It can help a student understand the subject better.

Academic organizations and their value at SWOSU

Johannes Becht, News Reporter
November 1, 2019
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