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Student expelled after officials find handgun, semi-automatic rifle in their residence
By Keaton Ross on October 16, 2019
An Oklahoma Christian University student was expelled yesterday after a handgun and semi-automatic rifle were found in their on-campus residence, Dean of Students Neil Arter…
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Many college deans override 15-student class size guideline
By Elise Miller on October 16, 2019
Oklahoma Christian University administrators made the decision last semester to implement a 15-student class size guideline, encouraging college deans to keep class sizes around 15…
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Social media influencer Chris Strub presents film on campus
By Paige Steeley on October 16, 2019
Not everyone can say they quit their day job to sleep in their car on a nationwide road trip and live-stream the entire journey. Social…
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News Brief: Week of Oct. 6-12
By Paige Steeley on October 14, 2019
National Wildfires rage in Southern California, three confirmed deaths Firefighters are working to stop multiple wildfires spreading in Southern California amidst strong offshore winds and…
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OC Theater Company to perform “The Magic Flute”
By Marcela Dantas on October 11, 2019
Open the curtains, it’s action time. The Oklahoma Christian University Theater Company will perform “The Magic Flute”, a one-act play based on Mozart’s opera, this…
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Intramural Athlete of the Week: Oct. 7-13
Intramural Athlete of the Week: Oct. 7-13
By Morgan Boling on October 15, 2019
Intramural Female Athlete of the Week Name: Brittany McKnight Club: Freshmen Year: Senior Hometown: Muskogee, OK Major: Marketing Sport: Flag football A Team Stats: Wednesday,…
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Q&A with Thomas Van Der Meulen
Q&A with Thomas Van Der Meulen
By Caleb Brown on October 15, 2019
Thomas Van Der Meulen, an international business major from the Netherlands and is a forward for the men’s soccer team at Oklahoma Christian University. The…
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Eagle of the Week: Oct. 6-12
Eagle of the Week: Oct. 6-12
By Caleb Brown on October 14, 2019
Kelley Castillo was named Eagle of the Week after she led the women’s cross country team with a 12th place finish at the Chile Pepper…
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Late Night Madness: “Games, giveaways and fun”
Late Night Madness: “Games, giveaways and fun”
By Morgan Boling on October 14, 2019
WHAT: Late Night Madness WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 10 p.m. For Oklahoma Christian University, intramural athletics thrives in student participation while varsity athletic events…
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Decision to cut JV basketball team was unexpected, players say
Decision to cut JV basketball team was unexpected, players say
By Caleb Brown on October 9, 2019
Some Oklahoma Christian University athletes say they were caught off guard news the Junior Varsity men’s basketball team would be cut. For sophomore Kellen Ferguson,…
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Student expelled after officials find handgun, semi-automatic rifle in their residence

Student expelled after officials find handgun, semi-automatic rifle in their residence

By Keaton Ross on October 16, 2019

An Oklahoma Christian University student was expelled yesterday after a handgun and semi-automatic rifle were found in their on-campus residence, Dean of Students Neil Arter…

Book Review: “A Song for a New Day”

Book Review: “A Song for a New Day”

By Paige Holmes on October 16, 2019

A Song for a New Day Sarah Pinsker Paperback, 373 pages Publication Date: September 10, 2019 Publisher: Berkley Books Genre: Science Fiction I love punk…

Many college deans override 15-student class size guideline

Many college deans override 15-student class size guideline

By Elise Miller on October 16, 2019

Oklahoma Christian University administrators made the decision last semester to implement a 15-student class size guideline, encouraging college deans to keep class sizes around 15…

OC Alumnus Vandyke nominated for Circuit Court of Appeals

OC Alumnus Vandyke nominated for Circuit Court of Appeals

By Errett Edwards on October 16, 2019

Transitioning to the other side of the courtroom, Lawrence VanDyke is converting from appellate lawyer to state judge. A member of Oklahoma Christian University’s 1996…

Things to do in Oklahoma City over fall break

Things to do in Oklahoma City over fall break

By Keaton Ross on October 15, 2019

Whether because of piling homework or obstacles to travel, a sizable minority of Oklahoma Christian University students remain on campus over fall break every year. …

Intramural Athlete of the Week: Oct. 7-13

Intramural Athlete of the Week: Oct. 7-13

By Morgan Boling on October 15, 2019

Intramural Female Athlete of the Week Name: Brittany McKnight Club: Freshmen Year: Senior Hometown: Muskogee, OK Major: Marketing Sport: Flag football A Team Stats: Wednesday,…

Q&A with Thomas Van Der Meulen

Q&A with Thomas Van Der Meulen

By Caleb Brown on October 15, 2019

Thomas Van Der Meulen, an international business major from the Netherlands and is a forward for the men’s soccer team at Oklahoma Christian University. The…

OC Alumnus Vandyke nominated for Circuit Court of Appeals
OC Alumnus Vandyke nominated for Circuit Court of Appeals
October 16, 2019
Transitioning to the other side of the courtroom, Lawrence VanDyke is converting from appellate lawyer to state judge. A member of Oklahoma Christian University’s 1996…
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Talon Talks podcast: Episode Six
Talon Talks podcast: Episode Six
October 11, 2019
In this sixth episode of the Talon Talks podcast, Editor-in-Chief Keaton Ross talks with the features staff about the neo-nazi group placing…
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Campus Spirit Committee strives for more student involvement
Campus Spirit Committee strives for more student involvement
October 10, 2019
Netflix, club activities, intramurals—there are more excuses to miss a social event than ever before. The Oklahoma Christian University Campus Spirit Committee is making the…
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Quick Questions with Cade Deister and Hannah Siebold
Quick Questions with Cade Deister and Hannah Siebold
October 10, 2019
The Talon staff sat down with Cade Deister and Hannah Siebold, student speakers for the upcoming Q Union, to discuss the event and why they…
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OC Alumna leads Edmond Board of Education
OC Alumna leads Edmond Board of Education
October 9, 2019
Kathleen Duncan, a spotlighted member of this year’s Oklahoma Christian University 50-year reunion class, is a seasoned veteran in both education and law. A member…
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White Nationalism is Real
October 11, 2019
When I learned about the white supremacy-affiliated stickers found on Oklahoma Christian University’s campus, I felt numb. My reaction compared to white people around me…
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Mental health and the Oklahoma Christian campus
October 8, 2019
As I lay in bed past 2 a.m. on an early Monday morning, my mind is racing. A week of classes, deadlines, club and social…
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Fair Pay to Play Act: My Excitement and My Fear
October 4, 2019
Nike sells a University of Oklahoma jersey with the number one on it, Jalen Hurts’ number, for $100. Other sites market shirts or jerseys with…
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Forgiveness and Responsibility
October 4, 2019
No one expected Brandt Jean, younger brother of Botham Jean, to get out of his chair and enter the scarcely crossed space between the stand…
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What do you want to be when you grow up?
October 3, 2019
When you are younger, it is a staple in the FAQs section for adulthood. One question mapping the entire journey of where you go and…
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