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Okie BookcastWhen Horror Comes to OKC with author James CooperText the Bookcast and say "hi"!Welcome to Chapter 65! My guest today is James Cooper. James is the Oklahoma City Councilman for Ward 2 and an Artist in Residence for the English department at OCU, where he teaches courses on writing and horror. His work has been published in the Oklahoma Gazette and the Huffington Post and he was named a Champion of Pride by Advocate Magazine and received the Rising Star Award from the OSU College of Arts and Sciences.We're talking about James' debut novel - Moonlit Massacre - a horror novel about...
2024-11-0551 min
Ocu-PasiónHarmony and Heritage with Singer/Songwriter Yancy AbrilSend us a textCapítulo 75: On this episode of Ocu-Pasión, Singer/Songwriter Yancy Abril shares her story of taking risks, embracing her cultural heritage, and pursuing her passion for music. Join us as we dive deep into her life, from performing at prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall to becoming a Top 8 contestant on The Voice Dominicana. This episode is full of laughter, inspiration, and powerful insights from a rising star in the music world. Tune in to hear how Yancy Abril is making her mark and inspiring a new generation of performers.Follow Yanc...
2024-06-2631 min
The Unofficial Shopify PodcastThe Business of Star Wars NostalgiaCould you turn your geeky hobby into a thriving business?In this week’s episode of The Unofficial Shopify Podcast, we follow Mike Freeman, the mastermind behind Fourth Moon Toys, as he shares his transformative journey from a casual Star Wars collector to the owner of a booming online and retail business. Drawing on his experiences from the early days of internet trading to launching a niche market venture on Shopify, Mike reveals the challenges and triumphs of turning a passionate hobby into a successful enterprise. Tune in to discover how community engagement and a steadfast commitment to...
2024-05-0746 min
Star BeatRelationships and all the thingsListen as our host Annelise Watkins describes managing relationships as a college student from her own perspective.
2024-03-1213 minStar BeatClear Eyes Full Hearts: Focus on youIn this episode podcast host Annelise Watkins shares why it is important to mind your own business...
2024-01-1809 minStar BeatFinding your motivation: Clear Eyes Full Hearts Ep 1Welcome to the first episode in our new mini-series "Clear Eyes Full Hearts" todays episode talks about how to initially find your motivation and why that is important.
2023-12-0106 minStar BeatStress,and what to do with it?Halloween is right around the corner.... but that is not what has us scared right now.. one word...midterms. Stressed and overwhelmed? This weeks podcast episode talks about what stress can look like and what to do with it.
2023-10-1309 minStar BeatScheduling With The StarsStressed out? Overwhelmed? Trying to balance all the things? Take a moment
to unwind and listen to podcast host Annelise Watkins debunk the myth of "doing all the things".
2023-09-2010 minOcu-PasiónReconnecting through Poetry: Exploring Culture, Assimilation, and Activism with Marisa TiradoSend us a textCapítulo 059: In this episode, we have the honor of hosting the incredibly talented poet, Marisa Tirado. With roots spanning Puerto Rico, Mexico, and New Mexico, Marisa's work explores the complex intersection of America's growing fascination with Latinx culture and her personal assimilation experience.Marisa's remarkable poetry collection, "Selena Didn't Know Spanish Either," has garnered recognition as the winner of the prestigious 2021 Robert Phillips Chapbook Prize. Through her poetry, she embarks on a powerful journey to reconnect with her cultural identity, using the iconic Tejano pop star, Selena Quintanilla, as a ca...
2023-06-191h 00
#StoriesAboutSongsChicago Style (Time Traveling: Circa '87-'00)I met Ice-T at the Rainbo Roller Rink
5 years later, I was rhyming at Lower Links
And Alcatraz, Avalon, and the Double Door
I’d walk around and the ciphers I would explore
I got my start as a writer at the Fly Paper
Caught in the Middle, was created two years later
And I would go to dope shows thanks to Duro
Like Born Naked, O Type Star, All Natural
Sista Ang (Ang13) was one of my favorites
And Gramaphone is where I would pick up the latest hits
Ram and Spin, so smooth when they mix and blend
33 1/3, he...
2023-04-2104 min
United Basketball PodcastEp 150 | Mark Berokoff | Creating a Competitive AtmosphereMark Berokoff enters his second season as Oklahoma City University men's basketball coach. In his first season at Oklahoma City, Berokoff directed the Stars to a 17-14 record. OCU collected the No. 3 seed in the Sooner Athletic Conference Tournament and earned its most conference wins (15) since 2009-10. OCU made a turnaround from two wins the previous season. OCU had one all-American (Rashaun Coleman) and three all-conference performers.Berokoff came to Oklahoma City after leading Randall to three national championships. In nine years at Randall, Berokoff guided the Saints to three national titles (2016, 2017 and 2018), one national runner-up finish, three reg...
2023-04-2043 minStar BeatBetter Together Week! Featuring Emma Goins Co-president of Better TogetherBetter Together Week is just around the corner beginning on April 10th with an Iftar dinner at 7:30pm with free dinner provided by Dr. Enchassi, and wrapping up with OCUs annual Love Not Hate Day on April 13th, there will be several fun events throughout the week as well that are mentioned in todays episode! For more information check out our instagram @ocubettertogether!
2023-04-0306 minStar BeatYour New Host, Annelise WatkinsIn this episode the new Star Beat podcast host, Annelise Watkins, introduces herself and shares details of her personal goals and hobbies!
2023-02-2807 minStar BeatHow to Scholarship Search and Deal with Tuition Increases with Reagan TownleyThis past week, Oklahoma City University has announced a 3% tuition increase, being the first in four years, and the second increase in nine years! On this episode, we explain the tuition increase, as well as offer ways to help the increase in costs, including scholarships in and outside of the University, along with Federal Work Study through FAFSA. Check the links below for ways to find scholarships.
OCU Scholarships - https://www.okcu.edu/financialaid/types-of-assistance/scholarships
Outside Scholarships:
cappex.com
app.goingmerry.com
fastweb.com
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2022-11-1807 minStar BeatPremiering a Play, Films, and More! with Keara SmithOn this episode of Star Beat, we welcome student Keara Smith. They are a freshman BFA Acting (On Screen Tract) and BFA Film double-major here at OCU, and they talk about their experience with premiering the play, Put Yourself Out There, along with how the BFA Acting program welcomes and accommodates its students.
2022-11-1116 min
AhbarjietMalta"When does Black Friday 2022 start and everything you need to know to take advantage of the 'online' sales We share a series of tips with which to enjoy the discounts to the fullest. Discover the s"When does Black Friday 2022 start and everything you need to know to take advantage of the 'online' sales
We share a series of tips with which to enjoy the discounts to the fullest. Discover the star products of the last edition in EL PAÍS Escaparate
The most anticipated date of the year by physical stores and ecommerce platforms arrives on November 25 : Black Friday 2022 . A date that has already become a classic and with which the starting signal is given to acquire Christmas, New Year and festivals such as Three Kings at the best price.
According to a study carried o...
2022-11-0825 minStar BeatSocial Media, Understudying, and More! With Sophia ZafiridisOn this week's episode of Star Beat, we talk with sophomore BFA Acting major Sophia Zafiridis about minoring in social media and online communications, and the countless opportunities the BFA Acting program has given her.
2022-11-0413 minStar BeatOCU Pom, Black Student Association, and The Play That Goes Wrong! with Eloka DikeToday on Star Beat we talk with sophomore BFA Acting major Eloka Dike, who talks about her involvement in OCU Pom, Black Student Association, and more on campus!
2022-10-2822 min
The Unofficial Shopify PodcastMaximizing CLTV this Q4 w/ SMS & EmailThis panel was originally recorded live during Commerce Accel 2022, and is syndicated on The Unofficial Shopify Podcast with permission from conference organizer Kunle Campbell.We find ourselves in a challenging retail and economic environment this year, the stakes have never been higher, and consumer psychology and behavior is adjusting rapidly to new market realities.Throughout the next 40 minutes, this group of messaging and customer lifetime value maximization experts will give you the step-by-step on what you need to do as a brand to adjust your marketing to changing consumer psychology, and give you the best...
2022-10-2551 minStar BeatShadow Collective, The Play That Goes Wrong, and Speech and Debate at OCU! with Olivia AkersOn this week's episode of Star Beat, we talk with student Olivia Akers, who is a sophomore BFA Acting major about the student-run play organization, "Shadow Collective", along with her lead role in the OCU Mainstage production of "The Play That Goes Wrong", and the speech and debate team on campus.
2022-10-2111 minStar BeatThe Importance of Self Care with College StudentsOn this week's episode of Star Beat, host Reagan Townley discusses the importance for college students doing self care, and some tips on how to implement some in a hectic daily routine.
2022-10-1409 minStar BeatBlack Student Association, The Play that Goes Wrong, and Improv! with Jordan SmithOn this week's episode of Star Beat, we talk with sophomore BFA Acting Student, Jordan Smith, which talks about her involvement in the OCU School of Theatre Mainstage Production of The Play That Goes Wrong, Black Student Association, and Second Act Improv.
2022-10-0708 minStar BeatStudent Government, Creative Writing, and Taylor Swift! with guest, Bella FeltonOn this week's Star Beat, we talk with OCU student, Bella Felton, who talks to us about being a part of the BA English program, Student Government Association, and is a hardcore swiftie!
2022-09-3010 minStar BeatStrategic Communication, ESports, and Alpha Phi! with guest, Destyni LietzkeOn this week's Star Beat, we talk with junior BA Mass Comm student Destyni Lietzke, who talks about her invovlement with the ESports program, PLC Scholars, and Alpha Phi!
2022-09-2316 minStar BeatSororities, Technical Theatre, and More! - Interview with Kris GoodingOn this week's episode of Star Beat, we interview sophomore BFA Design and Production student, Kris Gooding! We discuss her involvement with Alpha Chi Omega, the School of Theatre, and what OCU means to them.
2022-09-1613 minStar BeatAn Introduction to Your New Host, Reagan TownleyOn this episode of Star Beat, we are introduced to our new host, Reagan Townley, told a bit about who she is and what Star Beat is planning for the year ahead.
2022-09-0705 min
Star BeatWhat Oklahoma City University Taught Me with Jane GotoGraduating Senior and Star Beat host Jane Goto ends final episode with gratitude, thanks, and lessons learned from Oklahoma City University over the past four years.
2022-05-0516 minOcu-PasiónFinding Connection Through Music with Singer & Songwriter Gerard FloresSend us a textCapítulo 026: On this episode of Ocu-Pasión we are joined by Singer, Actor, and Songwriter Gerard Flores. Listen in as we discuss developing music with a message, forging bonds with audiences, and the role of the Artist in the modern world. "The role of the artist is to create balance in the world by offering more beauty"*New single “Vente Ya” out April 8thGerard Flores is a bilingual singer and actor from Buenos Aires, Argentina currently living and working in Los Angeles...
2022-03-271h 02Star BeatBlack Girl Magic With Guest BreAuna ShawBlack History Month Series: Student Guest BreAuna Shaw talks about what it's like being a black woman both in and outside the business world.
2022-03-0323 minStar BeatHLC Accreditation SeriesDr. Adam Ryburn of the OCU Higher Learning Commission Steering Committee starts off this OCU HLC series talking with us about what HLC accreditation means, our upcoming reaffirmation of accreditation visit on Feb. 28th and March 1st, and how we can help. For more info, visit okcu.edu/hlc.
2022-01-3106 minStar BeatHLC Accreditation Criterion 1Dr. Ryburn joins us again in this OCU HLC series letting us know about the five criteria HLC is looking for when reaffirming OCU’s accreditation. Criterion 1 is all about MISSION. Listen to better understand what this is and how OCU supports it.
2022-01-3106 minStar BeatHLC Accreditation Criterion 2Dr. Ryburn joins us in episode 3 of our OCU HLC series discussing HLC’s Criterion 2 – Integrity: Ethical and Responsible Conduct. Listen to better understand what this is and how OCU supports it.
2022-01-3105 minStar BeatHLC Accreditation Criterion 3Dr. Ryburn joins us in episode 4 of our OCU HLC series discussing HLC’s Criterion 3 – Teaching and Learning: Quality, Resources, and Support. Listen to better understand what this is and how OCU supports it.
2022-01-3105 minStar BeatHLC Accreditation Criterion 4Dr. Ryburn joins us in episode 5 of our OCU HLC series discussing HLC’s Criterion 4 – Teaching and Learning: Evaluation and Improvement. Listen to better understand what this is and how OCU supports it.
2022-01-3105 minStar BeatHLC Accreditation Criterion 5 FinaleDr. Ryburn joins us in the final episode of our OCU HLC series discussing HLC’s Criterion 5 – Institutional Effectiveness, Resources and Planning. Listen to better understand what this is and how OCU supports it. For more info, visit okcu.edu/hlc.
2022-01-3105 minStar BeatThe Importance of Mental Health in College with Erica TeepleSophomore Dance major Erica Teeple talks about the struggles of mental health and how she stays positive given trials and tribulations.
2021-11-2328 minStar BeatComing Into College During Covid as a Freshman with Aaron FisherSophomore Dance major, Aaron Fisher explains the transition from coming into college during Covid as a freshman to becoming sophomore. He explains what going from a Covid year to a less restricted Covid year looks like during this time of college and how that transition has been as well.
2021-10-2628 minStar BeatAva Cruchon: Creating Clubs and Content In a World of SportsStudent Ava Cruchon talks about many things from a new organization she created here at Oklahoma City University, to sports, and how content and athletics collide.
2021-09-2818 min
The Unofficial Shopify PodcastLots of traffic but no sales?In-store marketing & merchandising are the basics of eCommerce but something that is missed often.Our guest today won the 2020 Shopify Commerce Awards with her app ModeMagic by Mason. She's conducted interviews with over 2,000 merchants, discovering their biggest pain point is "Lots of traffic but no sales."In this episode, we'll learn what are the basics of in-store marketing - where merchants typically go wrong, and how to do better.Born in a small town in north east India, grown up across India followed by working in San Francisco, Toronto & India, Kaus has thrived...
2021-07-0647 minStar BeatEp 7 Student Athlete Spotlight with Jordyn PiersonJunior BFA acting major Jordyn Pierson discusses how being a member of the Pom has positively impacted her college experience. Pierson also explains how the team prepared for Nationals and what is next for the awarding wining squad.
2021-04-1211 minStar BeatEp 6 Mikel Kendrick on Leading with LoveJunior Nursing major and Better Together President Mikel Kendrick stopped by the studio to discuss the importance of interfaith diaulouge, the origins of Love Not Hate Day, and the amazing week that Better Together has planned
2021-04-0607 minStar BeatEP 5 Molly and Jake Answer the Question "What is English Studies?"English majors Molly Shottenkirk and Jake Harrell discuss their capstones, the OCU English department, and why literature and language is valuable to everyone.
Do you want to be a guest on the pod? Email host Mackenzie at mrvanzee@my.okcu or dm us on Instagram at @ocumasscomm.
2021-03-0124 minStar BeatEp 4 Paul Dower Talks MediaOCU.Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a part of student publication? Junior Film Major Paul Dower stopped by the studio to discuss what it is like being a MediaOCU editor
2021-02-1510 minStar BeatEp 3 Who is KC Star? A Conversation with Casey KassalCasey Kassal discusses his love of pop music, the inspiration behind his newest EP, and how he balances it all.
2021-02-0917 minStar BeatEp 2 A Conversation with SGA President Reid PowellReid Powell stopped by the studio to reflect on Student Civic Engagement Committee's voter drive and how OCU students can remain civically involved.
Check out @ocumass on Instagram for photos about this story or to dm us to be a guest.
2021-02-0113 minStar BeatEp 1 Rebekah Small and the Origins of Cat Shirt TuesdayMackenzie VanZee sits down with senior Rebekah Small and discusses cat shirts, involvement on campus, and post graduation plans.
Check out @ocumass on Instagram for photos about this story or to dm us to be a guest.
2021-01-2510 min
Ladies Who LawFrom the Basketball Court to the Court of LawSend us a Text Message with thoughts, guest suggestions, stories and more, HERE! Welcome back to another Ladies Who Law School Podcast episode! This episode is sponsored by Barcast Audio: Whether you're a 1L preparing for your first finals season or a 3L looking to get a head start on bar prep, Barcast Audio has you covered. **For all of you taking the bar exam in 2021, Barcast: Audio has a special offer just for listeners of our show. Right now, you can get 10% off your pre-order o...
2020-11-0223 minLadies Who LawRunning For Law Class President + Intern Diaries: Chief Justice Gurich of the Supreme Court of Oklahoma feat. Taylor BarrettSend us a Text Message with thoughts, guest suggestions, stories and more, HERE! Welcome back to another Ladies Who Law School Podcast episode! On this week's episode, the ladies have OCU Law's Class of 2022 President, Taylor Barrett as a guest. The ladies chat about undergraduate pre-law activities that help in law school, how to successfully juggle law school extracurriculars and school work, and what interning for a Chief Justice at the Supreme Court looks like. Check out our NEW MERCH, and also stay tuned for MORE NEW MERCH coming this fall! (Use code "S...
2020-07-2740 min
Actor AestheticHow COVID-19 Will Impact The Future Of College Auditions with Kaitlin Hopkins (Texas State University)Kaitlin Hopkins is an award-winning actress, director, and educator and has worked in theater, film and television for over 30 years. In 2009 she created the BFA Musical Theatre program at Texas State University, recently named one of the top 10 musical theatre programs in the nation. As an entrepreneur, she is the Co-Founder of Living Mental Wellness, which is a holistic evidence-based company that offers educational programs to enhance mental wellness for performing artists through an integrated scientific life skills model. In addition, Hopkins is the proud creator and president of Fontus Green Apple Dry Throat Lozenges, in partnership with Ocu-soft...
2020-07-2049 min
Podcast Aqui no hay Playa 2ANHP Viernes, 20 de Junio 2014 (bis)Programa nº 611: Hoy es el Día de la Música. Por eso en vez de frase, escuchamos la canción ‘Young Thing’ de Chet Atkins, considerado el padre de la guitarra eléctrica// Los Vaya Vaya: Miguel Parrondo despertó en 2012 tras 15 años en coma por un accidente de tráfico en 1987: "Me dormí con las 'pesetiñas' y desperté con la cuenta llena de euros./ La OCU avisa de un móvil, el Star N9500, que se vende por 150 euros con troyano incluído y que envía los datos personales del usuario a un servidor anónimo que está en China...
2014-06-201h 49Podcast Aqui no hay Playa 2ANHP Viernes, 20 de Junio 2014Programa nº 611: Hoy es el Día de la Música. Por eso en vez de frase, escuchamos la canción ‘Young Thing’ de Chet Atkins, considerado el padre de la guitarra eléctrica// Los Vaya Vaya: Miguel Parrondo despertó en 2012 tras 15 años en coma por un accidente de tráfico en 1987: "Me dormí con las 'pesetiñas' y desperté con la cuenta llena de euros./ La OCU avisa de un móvil, el Star N9500, que se vende por 150 euros con troyano incluído y que envía los datos personales del usuario a un servidor anónimo que está en China...
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