OCCC Pioneer – Oklahoma City Community College Student Newspaper

Students Say Displeased With ‘Late’ Word About 8-Week Term Changes

November 12, 2019 Pioneer Editor 0

By: A.J. Barnes, Student Writer After almost a year of discussing the upcoming change from sixteen-week semesters to eight-week terms with faculty and staff, OCCC has started promoting the shift

Professors Speak Out Against 2020 8-week Push

November 12, 2019 Pioneer Editor 0

By: Jade Tyra, Staff Writer While Oklahoma City Community College is pushing full force to transform the college semester system to eight-week terms in 2020, some faculty members are have

The Pioneer Podcast: Phone Addiction and Generation Z

November 5, 2019 Maris Howard and Cithera Hinds 0

Maris and Cithera are back this week with another fun episode! This week the girls talk about phone addiction and better ways to hang up and hang out! They also

College Clubs Come Together For Fall Carnival Indoor Fun

October 29, 2019 Pioneer Editor 0

By: Angelo Lopez and John Benson, Staff Writers OCCC kicked off the fall with their first Fall Carnival, Oct. 10, in the Recreation and Fitness gym. This is the first

Physical Therapy Students Study Challenges Of Wheelchair Use

October 29, 2019 Venae Roan 0

By: Venae Roan, Managing Editor This past month OCCC visitors, students and faculty may have been shocked to see a long line of clearly able-bodied students rolling across campus together

Despite State Law, Guns Still Banned For Most On Campus

October 29, 2019 Pioneer Editor 0

By: Jade Tyra, Staff Writer Many walking across the street from OCCC’s main campus may be visibly carrying guns strapped to their hips come November. But, OCCC students, faculty and

Fall Carnival Coming to OCCC

October 9, 2019October 10, 2019 Pioneer Editor 0

By: John Benson, Staff Writer The Office of Student Life and the Student Government Association have collaborated to bring the OCCC community this semester’s Fall Carnival. The Carnival will allow

Student Shaken After OCCC Police Falsely Call Her Criminal

September 30, 2019October 9, 2019 John Benson 0

By: John Benson, Staff Writer An OCCC student who was falsely charged with three motor vehicle related crimes in late 2018 and who had to pay over $4,000 in bond

OCCC Police Collar New Headquarters

September 30, 2019 John Benson 0

By: John Benson, Staff Writer After more than a year of planning, renovation and construction, OCCC celebrated the completion of the new Campus Police Headquarters, Sept. 16, on the southeast

The Pioneer Podcast: Flu Shot Season, Lonely Millenials

September 30, 2019September 30, 2019 Maris Howard and Cithera Hinds 0

Maris and Cithera are back again with a new episode of the Pioneer Podcast! This week, they cover flu shot season and their experience and thoughts on vaccinations as well

The Pioneer Podcast: Safety Week!

September 20, 2019 Maris Howard and Cithera Hinds 0

By Maris Howard and Cithera Hinds This week, they cover the new safety system around OCCC’s campus, as well as some other general advice on staying safe, before diving into

Gay Male Students Blocked From On-Campus Blood Drive

September 17, 2019 Tristian Williams 0

By: Tristian Williams, Staff Writer During a recent blood drive on campus, gay sexually active males were barred from donating blood because of what some call an outdated policy of

Test Center Makes Changes to Supplies Students Can Bring

September 17, 2019September 17, 2019 John Benson 0

By: John Benson, Staff Writer With a new semester starting, odds are many students will need to use the testing center in the Main Building, just south of Student Success

Longtime College Employee Amends Lawsuit Against OCCC

September 16, 2019September 17, 2019 Cithera Hinds 0

By: Cithera Hinds, Staff Writer A former OCCC employee of over 22 years who was fired after undergoing a liver ultrasound has amended her civil complaint against Oklahoma City Community

The Pioneer Podcast: New Cafeteria Changes and Online Dating

September 13, 2019 Maris Howard and Cithera Hinds 0

By Maris Howard and Cithera Hinds Maris and Cithera are back for another edition of The Pioneer Podcast. This week, they cover the changes the OCCC cafeteria underwent over the

The Pioneer Podcast: Back to School Edition

September 6, 2019September 13, 2019 Maris Howard and Cithera Hinds 0

By Maris Howard and Cithera Hinds A new semester brings a new season of the Pioneer Podcast! Join new hosts Maris Howard and Cithera Hinds as they travel around campus

Free On-Campus Counseling For Students in Crisis, Under Stress

September 5, 2019September 6, 2019 Maris Howard 0

By: Maris Howard, Staff Writer Research shows that students’, faculty and staff members’ brains work best when they think more positively about themselves, OCCC Counselor Jenna Howard said from her

No Textbook Yet? Students Offer Off-Campus Options

September 5, 2019September 6, 2019 Venae Roan 0

By: Venae Roan, Managing Editor With the new school year starting, OCCC students may be spending more on textbooks than they need to or waiting to buy them until they

OCCC hotbox: Students Sweating First Days of Class

September 5, 2019September 5, 2019 Ryan Chapman 0

By: Ryan Chapman, Editor-in-Chief and Staff Reports Starting a new semester often causes OCCC students to sweat with anticipation and a bit of fear. But, students on the main campus

Energy FC Win Second Straight, Shells Austin Bold FC 4-2

August 26, 2019August 26, 2019 Ryan Chapman 0

By Ryan Chapman, Editor-in-Chief Energy FC are finding their stride at the right time. At the half last week in Portland, the team faced a familiar situation. Though they hadn’t

Energy FC Ready For Tulsa Test

August 2, 2019August 14, 2019 Pioneer Editor 0

By Ryan Chapman, Senior Writer Energy FC won’t dwell too long on their win last week, as they face rivals Tulsa Roughnecks Saturday night. Though emotions tend to run hot

Looking back on my wild Pioneer Podcast experience

August 2, 2019August 2, 2019 Pioneer Editor 0

By Miranda FosterStaff Writer My stomach dropped to my knees in December 2018, when my newspaper adviser, Scott Carter, suggested that Lauren Johnson and I start a podcast for The

All Three Points: Three Takeaways From Energy FC’s Road Trip to Tacoma

July 29, 2019August 14, 2019 Ryan Chapman 0

By Ryan Chapman, Senior Writer Oklahoma City Energy FC found themselves back in the win column, defeating Tacoma Defiance 2-0 this past Saturday. Let’s take a look at three takeaways

Energy FC Look To End Skid

July 26, 2019July 26, 2019 Ryan Chapman 0

By Ryan Chapman, Senior Writer Just 13 games in the regular season remain for Energy FC. Thirteen games to end the recent bad run of form, and get back to

Learning Support Office closes; students can still find help

July 18, 2019July 18, 2019 Pioneer Editor 0

Students needing help with academic success will continue to have options, even after OCCC has closed the Learning Support office. The Learning Support office gave advice to students about studying

Review: Revamped Coffee Shop offers OCCC more to love

July 18, 2019July 18, 2019 Pioneer Editor 0

The Pioneer crew recently went to check out the newly opened coffee shop on campus. Formerly operated by Consolidated, it’s now run by OCCC alum Murod Mamatov. Ida: It looks

OKC Energy formidable even if not consistent

July 18, 2019July 18, 2019 Pioneer Editor 0

Just over halfway through the season, the Oklahoma City Energy still struggle to find consistency. The Energy currently sit in eighth place in the Western Conference, but only three points

2019 Upward Bound students take home awards, knowledge

July 18, 2019July 18, 2019 Pioneer Editor 0

It’s not every day students at OCCC are honored for showing positivity or being engaged in classes. But, some did last month as the college’s TRiO Upward Bound mini-college program

Foodie Delighted: Loaded Bowl a treat for tastebuds

July 18, 2019July 18, 2019 Pioneer Editor 0

For vegan or vegetarian students, finding restaurants can be difficult, or sometimes too expensive. Even when one does have options, it can be very limited. Places like The Loaded Bowl

Marijuana: This medicine still illegal to take at OCCC feds say

July 18, 2019July 18, 2019 Pioneer Editor 0

Oklahoma’s medical marijuana industry is operating and Oklahomans are benefiting. But, there are still some roadblocks to the bill’s implementation, especially at OCCC. One of these challenges is students at

New police headquarters, repurposed pool area top 2020 college goals

July 12, 2019July 18, 2019 Pioneer Editor 0

MONICA HERNANDEZ, Pioneer Student Writer Oklahoma City Community College is looking to expand the availability of online and hybrid courses, finalize plans to repurpose the aquatics center by June 2020,

Felon child sex abuser arrested at Capitol Hill Center, pleads guilty

July 12, 2019July 12, 2019 Pioneer Editor 0

By Miranda Foster, Staff Writer An Oklahoma City felon who was arrested at least six times for failing to register as a sex offender pleaded guilty to another instance of

Longterm employee files suit for wrongful termination

July 12, 2019July 12, 2019 Pioneer Editor 0

By Marcus Robertson, Editor-in-Chief A former longtime Oklahoma City Community College employee and Employee of the Year, is suing the college in federal court for wrongful termination. Denise Gomez, who

Children teach adults lesson in OCCC Disney World play

June 14, 2019June 14, 2019 Pioneer Editor 0

OCCC students, parents, grandparents and even college President Jerry Steward were reminded to always do what they are told, when College for Kids presented the play, Day at Disney, July

College cafeteria closes temporarily until Fall

June 14, 2019June 14, 2019 Pioneer Editor 0

Students can buy food at the Campus Coffeeshop The Oklahoma City Community College cafeteria will be closed starting Friday, June 14, and will not be reopened until the start of

Energy FC Holds On To Beat Switchbacks FC 1-0

May 27, 2019July 8, 2019 Pioneer Editor 0

By Ryan Chapman, Sports Editor OKLAHOMA CITY- A complete 90 minute performance had eluded the Energy for most of May in league play. Two weeks ago, after a dominant opening

In America, Single Fatherhood Is On The Rise.

May 20, 2019May 20, 2019 Pioneer Editor 0

Pioneer Senior Writer, Marcus Robertson Single fatherhood is on the rise. For much of American history, responsibility for raising children fell by default to mothers—whether they had help or not.

Yes, Being Gay And Christian Is As Difficult As You Imagined.

May 20, 2019May 20, 2019 Pioneer Editor 0

Pioneer Staff Writer, Miranda Foster It is a beautiful thing to see how understanding people can be. It’s not uncommon to see communities join together to celebrate the homosexuals, bisexuals,

For One In Six Men Sexual Assault Isn’t A Myth

May 20, 2019May 20, 2019 Pioneer Editor 0

Staff Writer/Photographer, Jenna Twyman “I had no idea what was going on. It wasn’t until I was older that the realization set in, and when the problems started. I didn’t

Gender Roles Have Forced Males to Adapt

May 20, 2019May 20, 2019 Pioneer Editor 0

KaraLee Langford, Editor Far too often we hear about the problems and difficulties women endure in today’s world. Truthfully, it is not popular opinion to endorse the male’s side and

J Fusion Here For More Than The Glory

May 13, 2019May 13, 2019 Pioneer Editor 0

KaraLee Langford, Editor May 2, Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) students Jamal Williams, with the help of videographer Andrew Johnson, produced for the first time live and in concert, J

The Pioneer Podcast with Lauren and Miranda: A Day in the Pioneer

April 26, 2019August 21, 2019 Pioneer Editor 0

Lauren and Miranda return after missing Tuesday’s episode to present the largest podcast they have ever done! Totaling at 46 minutes, explore the daily adventures of the Pioneer, meet the staff, and make sure to watch all the way through for a special dedication surprise at the end!