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Johannes Becht

Johannes Becht, News reporter, Video Producer

Hey, my name is Johannes Becht - or simply Joe - and I am currently studying Communication with emphasis on Strategic Communication at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, Oklahoma.

Originally from Germany, I was working for a local newspaper from 2014 until 2019, mainly writing and editing for the Online Department and also covering local sports and news for the print departments. Moreover, I did internships at a big national newspaper in Berlin and a local video production company.

I've been working at The Southwestern since 2019, first as News Reporter, then as Editor for News, Web, Video & Social Media, and now as news reporter and video producer.

All content by Johannes Becht

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

June 12, 2022
Valentines Day & basketball: Upcoming events at SWOSU Feb. 14-20

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

February 13, 2022
The latest COVID numbers at SWOSU

The latest COVID numbers at SWOSU

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

February 7, 2022
The Physical Plant has started removing the snow on campus.

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

February 3, 2022
The location of the incident.

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

February 1, 2022
8 COVID-19 cases at SWOSU

8 COVID-19 cases at SWOSU

February 1, 2022
24 COVID-19 cases on SWOSU campus

24 COVID-19 cases on SWOSU campus

January 25, 2022
The Administration Building at SWOSU.

SWOSU announces latest COVID numbers

January 18, 2022
President Joe Biden failed with his attempt to mandate vaccines for regular employees in large companies.

U.S. Supreme Court rules against vaccine mandate [with Video]

January 15, 2022
Students were able to use Highway Patrol cars to practice their driving skills.

SWOSU’s COPS Program conducts Emergency Vehicle Operation class

December 22, 2021

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

December 22, 2021
Theater presents Monkeys Paw for Homecoming weekend

Theater presents ‘Monkey’s Paw’ for Homecoming weekend

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

September 29, 2021
SWOSU announces latest COVID case numbers on campus

SWOSU announces latest COVID case numbers on campus

September 28, 2021
Whats the latest on the planned Pharmacy & Rural Healthcare Center at SWOSU?

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

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

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

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

September 18, 2021
This photo does not show the actual arrest.

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

September 16, 2021
Further decrease in COVID-19 cases at SWOSU

Further decrease in COVID-19 cases at SWOSU

September 14, 2021
Weatherford PD.

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

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

September 14, 2021
SWOSU PD patrol car.

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

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

September 14, 2021
The incident took place close to the SWOSU campus.

Gunshots fired close to campus – At least one arrest

September 13, 2021
+++EXCLUSIVE+++ SWOSU athletics media director Doug Self resigns

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

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

September 11, 2021
U.S. President Joe Biden.

President Biden’s vaccine mandate could also apply to SWOSU

September 11, 2021
44 COVID-19 cases at SWOSU

44 COVID-19 cases at SWOSU

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

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

September 1, 2021
COVID-19 cases at SWOSU increase by another 21%

COVID-19 cases at SWOSU increase by another 21%

August 31, 2021
Reporter Abby Foster during an interview for Southwestern on the Streets.

WATCH: SWOSU students about the $100 incentive program

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?

August 28, 2021
What SWOSU President Dr. Lovell thinks about vaccine mandates

What SWOSU President Dr. Lovell thinks about vaccine mandates

August 28, 2021
SWOSU students can get tested for COVID-19 at campus nurses office

SWOSU students can get tested for COVID-19 at campus nurse’s office

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?

August 28, 2021
SWOSU students can get the $100 without being vaccinated. Heres how

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

August 27, 2021
WATCH: Interview with SWOSU President Dr. Diana Diane Lovell

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

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

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

August 25, 2021
SWOSUs Student Union terrace not to be rebuilt by Spring 2022

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

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

August 22, 2021
SWOSU PD to offer self-defense training for students

SWOSU PD to offer self-defense training for students

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

August 18, 2021
12 COVID-19 cases at SWOSU

12 COVID-19 cases at SWOSU

August 17, 2021
[Editorial] Dont get vaccinated if you dont want to

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

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

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”

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

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

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

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

July 6, 2021
Amazing facility: New police station to be built in Weatherford

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

July 2, 2021
Second floor renovation of SWOSUs Al Harris Library almost completed

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

July 2, 2021
The eSports arena at SWOSU is finally open.

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 30, 2021
Why didnt SWOSU warn students of Brandon Woods breaking into dorms?

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

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

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

April 8, 2021
SWOSU students remained in the classrooms during lockdown.

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

March 29, 2021
COVID-19: SWOSU is experiencing its third wave

COVID-19: SWOSU is experiencing its third wave

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

January 8, 2021
Police car in front of Campus North apartments.

SWOSU lockdown: Two people shot at Campus North

October 27, 2020
COVID-19 at SWOSU continues to spread - Now 134 cases

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

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

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?

August 7, 2020
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt tested positive for Covid-19

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt tested positive for Covid-19

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

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

July 11, 2020
Fall Semester 2020 schedule: No Fall Break and virtual finals

Fall Semester 2020 schedule: No Fall Break and virtual finals

July 6, 2020
Alma Mater Merc now has its own sign

Alma Mater Merc now has its own sign

July 3, 2020
Voters in favor of proposed city sales tax

Voters in favor of proposed city sales tax

July 1, 2020
Election on June 30: Heres what you need to know

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

June 28, 2020
Fall Semester 2020: SWOSU students to pay over $100 more

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

June 26, 2020
SWOSU campus & University Grill closed July 2-5

SWOSU campus & University Grill closed July 2-5

June 25, 2020
Student Government Association: Natalie Kinder elected President

Student Government Association: Natalie Kinder elected President

April 20, 2020
Students vacate dorms - SWOSU is losing over $1 million

Students vacate dorms – SWOSU is losing over $1 million

April 11, 2020
Bernie Sanders ends his presidential campaign

Bernie Sanders ends his presidential campaign

April 8, 2020
SWOSU Food Services offers Luncheon Specials at the Grill

SWOSU Food Services offers Luncheon Specials at the Grill

April 7, 2020
emtpy airport Oklahoma City

Flying during Covid-19: Empty airports, empty airplanes

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

23 coronavirus deaths in Oklahoma – 4 cases in Custer County

March 29, 2020
Governor Kevin Stitt.

Governor Kevin Stitt closes nonessential businesses

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

March 22, 2020
The virus is spreading around the globe.

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

March 22, 2020
Winner Laren Ballard.

Breathtaking voice: La’ren Ballard wins Bulldog Blitz 2020

March 7, 2020
SWOSU students celebrate World Languages Week

SWOSU students celebrate World Languages Week

March 5, 2020
Joe Biden.

Joe Biden wins Super Tuesday & Oklahoma

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

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

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’

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

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

January 31, 2020
Registration ends soon for Oklahoma primary

Registration ends soon for Oklahoma primary

January 29, 2020
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