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The Student News Site of Southwestern Oklahoma State University

The Southwestern

The Student News Site of Southwestern Oklahoma State University

The Southwestern

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

What is happening on the SWOSU campus? Here are the upcoming events & activities for the week of Feb. 14 to Feb. 20, as known to The Southwestern. (Scroll below to find out how to let us know about...

The latest COVID numbers at SWOSU

The latest COVID numbers at SWOSU

Johannes Becht, News Reporter February 8, 2022

After a turbulent start into the new semester with many students getting sick from COVID-19, the situation has now calmed down. As of Feb. 8, only 3 total active COVID-19 cases were reported by the...

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

What is happening on the SWOSU campus? Here are the upcoming events & activities for the week of Feb. 7 to Feb. 13, as known to The Southwestern. (Scroll below to find out how to let us know about...

Weatherford PD patrol car.

Weatherford PD records Sunday, Feb. 6

Weatherford PD February 6, 2022

06:29  Larceny 1500 Blk Plains: Report to follow. 07:21  Welfare Check 600 Blk Maple St: No report, all okay. 11:05  Business Foot  Patrol 800 Blk E Main: No report, all okay. 13:12  Sick or Injured...

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

A snow storm has hit Oklahoma - and transformed the SWOSU campus in a white winter wonderland. The SWOSU administration cancelled classes for Wednesday and Thursday, and it is likely that classes on...

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

An apparent hit-and-run occurred on the SWOSU campus between Neff Hall and Burton House in October 2021. Now, the suspect, Ruthie Ann Wills, is scheduled to appear for a second preliminary hearing in Custer...

8 COVID-19 cases at SWOSU

8 COVID-19 cases at SWOSU

Johannes Becht, News Reporter February 1, 2022

As of Tuesday, Feb. 1., there are 8 total active COVID-19 cases at SWOSU. According to the COVID dashboard, 4 students on the Weatherford campus as well as 1 student at the Sayre remote location...

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

Johannes Becht, News reporter December 22, 2021

In a new series called “4/20,” The Southwestern Video Reporter Johannes Becht is covering the topic of marijuana in Oklahoma, its opportunities, its risks and its consequences. With the chances of...

SWOSU’s COPS Program conducts Emergency Vehicle Operation class

Johannes Becht, Video reporter December 22, 2021

  The COPS program is part of the Parks and Wildlife Law Enforcement degree at SWOSU with the option for students to obtain their CLEET certification which qualifies to be a certified law enforcement...

Theater presents 'Monkey's Paw' for Homecoming weekend

Theater presents ‘Monkey’s Paw’ for Homecoming weekend

Johannes Becht, Reporter October 30, 2021

"The Monkey’s Paw," a classic horror story, will be presented by the SWOSU Department of Communication, Art & Theatre on the Weatherford campus. The show is set for Homecoming Weekend and will...

SWOSU announces latest COVID case numbers on campus

SWOSU announces latest COVID case numbers on campus

Johannes Becht, News Editor September 28, 2021

The SWOSU administration on Tuesday announced the latest COVID updates. 3 students on the Weatherford campus are reported positive, as well as 4 employees on Weatherford and/or Sayre campus, which brings...

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

In June, former SWOSU President Randy Beutler announced a historic $5 million donation by Jerry and Margaret Hodge. This money will be largely contributed to a new Pharmacy and Rural Healthcare Center...

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