2019 Upward Bound students take home awards, knowledge
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
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Marijuana: This medicine still illegal to take at OCCC feds say
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
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New police headquarters, repurposed pool area top 2020 college goals
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,
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Felon child sex abuser arrested at Capitol Hill Center, pleads guilty
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
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Longterm employee files suit for wrongful termination
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
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OCCC moving to mostly 8-week classes
The college announced in June they would make the move to mostly eight-week classes in Fall 2010. Vice President of Academic Affairs notes “students may vote with their feet.” GET
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OCCC offers graduates $65,000 gift
When students finish their high school requirements and graduate, many often get gifts such as flowers and cards. But over 100 OCCC students who completed their high school equivalency exams
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OCCC marchers brave heat, protester in LGBTQ support
Oklahoma City Community college students, staff and faculty braved the heat and protesters Saturday afternoon as they participated in OKC’s PRIDE parade. More than 29 representing the college donned colorful
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Energy FC Falls to Phoenix Rising 4-1
By Ryan Chapman, Sports Editor Energy FC squandered a great opportunity to take a win off of Western Conference leaders Phoenix Rising FC at Saturday night at Taft Stadium. Despite
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OCCC to be prideful in Saturday parade
Every year in June cities all over the country hold Pride festivals in support of the lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transexual, and queer community. This year Oklahoma City
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