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OCCC Events Mar. 28 Through Apr. 17

This Week On OCCC Social Media

O-Trip In The News

Mar. 21 Edition Of The Pioneer On Stands

“How Was Your Spring Break?”

OCCC Events Mar. 21 Through Mar. 27

This Week On OCCC Social Media

O-Trip In The News

Chairman of the Board Outlines His Vision

Nursing Shortage Continues to Plague Oklahoma

What is the Pokémon Scavenger Hunt???

OCCC Events Mar. 7 Through Mar. 13

OCCC Student Offers Accessible Creative Outlet for Independent Artists

Sunlight and Shadow: Cats, Dogs, and Leopard Geckos

Sunlight And Shadow: Being Outside With Your True Inside

The Role of Journalism Today

Diving Into Next Big Project: Filling in the Pool at the Aquatics Center

How Badly Do You Want to Be in the Film Industry?

Rec and Fitness Center Still Slow Post-Pandemic

‘You Can’t Really Get the Truth if You Don’t Look Someone in the Eye’: The Southwest Ledger’s M. Scott Carter

‘Everybody Gets Twelve Months a Year’: Jones on Expanding Awareness Past Black History Month

Journalist Pat McGuigan Inspires OCCC Students

Streaming Now: Pioneercast vol.52, no. 4.5 (hosted by Jessica Barfield

‘We Work With a Variety of Different Mediums’: OCCC Visual Arts program

This Week On OCCC Social Media

O-Trip In The News

Una Ventana Al Festival Del Mariachi Anita Martínez

‘Tonight Was Just Beautiful’: Celebrants Enjoy The Anita Martinez Mariachi Festival

Faculty Association’s February Meeting

“What Do You Want To Say To The Ukrainians?”

‘We Were a Solid Dynamic Team and I Will Miss that Relationship Tremendously’: Rose on Retirement

Boyle on Music Appreciation: ‘Let’s Roll Up Our Sleeves and Get to Work’

What’s Weed Got to Do With It? OCCC Views on Marijuana

President’s Leadership Application is Due March 14

Get Access To Local YMCA While OCCC Fit & Rec Is Closed For Break

(OPINION) ‘Heart of the Pioneer’ adviser leaving journalism program

(OPINION) Stop forcing students to learn on assembly-line of 8-week classes

Living with autoimmune disease can equal life of pain

Health Professions expansion saves college millions

BCM club still reaching out to students, offers hope and faith outlet to all

After decades, ‘Creepy’ elevator getting updated

Students chalk-it-up to a good time in campus contest

OCCC Theatre students ‘Kill It’ in on-campus performance

OCCC to install gym equipment near pond

Wild driving, free Switch bring gamers to OCCC competition

SUNLIGHT AND SHADOW– Mother Earth: Love You Mom!

OU offense outlasts the defense in spring game

Students honored by college for being tops in their studies

Students still required to mask-up in classes though OKC mask mandate lifted

Chauvin guilty on all counts in murder of Floyd

OCCC releases Vice President Honor Roll for Fall 2020

College employees start Staff Association, hope to renew collegiality and fundraise

SUNLIGHT AND SHADOW: Gratitude of Self and Others

OPINION Hate their politics? Still love your family and friends

For OCCC director art is life, keeps shows on-campus

OCCC to shut down paper, replace Pioneer newspaper adviser weeks after reporters win state awards for controversial coverage

Absolute anthology released, seeking student submissions

Students get creative, using tree limbs and cardboard for art

OCCC brings graduation to campus, will hold multiple ceremonies

OCCC’s Dr. Nyla Khan trying to help students who have been traumatized succeed

College to honor outstanding students in May 7 celebration

Baylor takes down the undefeated Bulldogs

OCCC keeps jabbing with COVID vaccinations on campus

Suspense, murder comes to campus in OCCC performance

OCCC ofrece tercera cápsula de vacunación de COVID-19

Soon to be overseen by OCCC, Santa Fe South charter school faces calls for investigative audit

OPINION Bosses who assault and claim ‘following orders’ need firing

OPINION New Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War enjoyable, solid

OCCC film student surfs into role making movies

College regents moving forward with presidential search planning

Regents want more scrutiny for next OCCC president

As virus continues, Asians seeking safety from assaults

Champion for students honored with Faculty Association award

OCCC distributes COVID vax to employees

Giving away millions, OCCC helps students in need

Sarah Everard’s murder shows violence against women ignored

OCCC using new software, lets students control their learning

OCCC Releases Fall 2020 President’s Honor Roll

New administration bettering OCCC, Faculty Association says in resolution

OCCC is planning for more classes on campus in summer, fall

Sooners roll past the Tigers, but fall to the Zags

‘Malcolm & Marie’ funny, not easy to define

Virtual club fair provides connection opportunity

Los efectos a largo plazo de la separación familiar

Students facing trauma inspires famed author, Khan, to pen book to help transform ‘adversity into opportunity’

Students unsure if vax should be required for fall classes

Students ask for more ashtrays in halls, this week in history

Employees honored for action during storm

Students embrace creativity in cinema program

Student’s mixed about if OCCC should remain mostly online

Meet the six finalists for the VP slot

SUNLIGHT AND SHADOW: Really? It Has to Be This Way?

In first, college sponsors area charter school

College gym still open, available by appointment

Anti-cheat software keeps online test-takers under watch

Who is Bridges? His words show he’s a caring leader

College selects Bridges as new Academic Affairs vice president

Thunder finishes February on strong note

Students encouraged to make their voices heard at Higher Education Day

Former employee, Martinez-Brooks bests rivals in council race

College closed for several days during historic snow storm

(Opinion)Kudos for Redditors who shorted out short-sellers

COVID has traumatized all, OCCC counselors help

More remodeling coming for former president’s office

College pulling back, will add more 16-weeks classes in fall

OCCC Dean, Bridges, named Vice President of Academic Affairs

(Opinion) Place friendships above politics

OCCC sees 8.5% drop in Spring enrollment, but ‘beating expectations’

College administrators offer apologies for employee harm

OCCC reeling from murder, blizzard this week in history

College opens Vice President of Academic Affairs search to public viewing

Buccaneers thrash the Chiefs in Super Bowl LV

Opinion: First -time voters had tough choice between Trump, Biden

OCCC Providing more without raising fees, tuition

Rolling Blackouts Have Started. Here are some ways to keep warm

OCCC has procedures to help COVID-infected students succeed

OCCC students expected to be impacted by rolling blackouts — if they come

(Commentary) SUNLIGHT AND SHADOW: Change-R-Us, Part I

Leadership Series starting at OCCC next week

New Social Sciences dean impressed with caring college

Hundreds of migrant children still not united with families

Cientos de niños migrantes aún no están unidos a sus familias

College no longer providing class testing in Test Center

Despite promises, OCCC doesn’t honor employees-of-year

With goal of inclusivity: college removes long-standing Land Run monument

Sooners crack top 10 for first time since 2018

In Memoriam: Disco dancing, hallway fights remembered this week at OCCC

Homes for Children, Career Transitions provide hope

Health Professions Staff Member takes State honors

2020 was full of large changes at OCCC

Column: Time for Faith and Humility is now

Employees discuss Provost’s trustworthiness at meeting

OPINION: OCCC Admins need to apologize for hurts caused

Provost Thomas named interim OCCC president

Bigger piece of pie: OCCC Provost now makes $185K

REVIEW: Whipped Bakery is the spot this holiday season

OCCC Regents say president search won’t be done quickly

OCCC will play role in providing COVID vaccine

Animal Crossing still a good game in a pandemic

Classes mostly online again for spring

With one term done, students struggling with 8-week courses

Police pull over autistic students in educational event

(Opinion) SUNLIGHT AND SHADOW: Work Hard, Embrace Humanities

Professor wants hurtful OCCC supervisors cut loose

Long lines, COVID don’t dissuade OCCC voters

Welcome Week club fair has lower than usual turnout

OCCC Theatre presents first play of season next week

‘Devastating’ October ice storm damages campus, college closed at least until Friday.

Free Monteiro Duo Concert tickets for students this week as part of Virtual Concert Series

OCCC Pres. spent thousands in taxpayer money on own breakfast and lunch, the campus is militarized, staff say at listening session

(Opinion) Letter: Former VP warns college about bleak future due to OCCC administrative brutality

Wearing masks more fun next week in Student Life contest

Controversial admin, Gardner withdraws from Leadership Roles

Professor author releases “Haunted Shawnee” book, will hold spooky discussion Oct. 26

OCCC staff asked if they feel safe or disrespected by supervisors, administrators

Student Life to celebrate second-term kickoff with painting, fun and prizes

BREAKING: Faculty Survey asks if VPs should resign and who’s caused ‘low morale’ on campus

Student Life Offering Fun October Events

Faculty Association Releases Resolution

New ISSUE!! Read it Here

Students struggle, college supports during COVID learning

The Boys talk masks and marijuana in podcast

OPINION: SUNLIGHT AND SHADOW: Thinking About Stuff at OCCC

Campus closure and quick push to online caused panic, student outrage

Wonder what your colleagues, administrators make? It’s different than you think

‘Wounded’ faculty pass 2020 resolution, want say in new administrative hires

Professor: college tone-deaf in handling harrasment claims

OCCC community encouraged to vote Nov. 3

Employees claim college doesn’t protect from bad bosses

Changes to come: OCCC President set to retire in ’21

(Opinion) Waste Not: OCCC President Spends over $800K on office, boardroom he’s now never in

Professor, community reacts after video drops about alleged unethical OCCC culture

OCCC supports discrimination, harassment and Civil Rights violations: professor says

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

Professors Speak Out Against 2020 8-week Push

The Pioneer Podcast: Phone Addiction and Generation Z

College Clubs Come Together For Fall Carnival Indoor Fun

Physical Therapy Students Study Challenges Of Wheelchair Use

Despite State Law, Guns Still Banned For Most On Campus

Fall Carnival Coming to OCCC

Student Shaken After OCCC Police Falsely Call Her Criminal

OCCC Police Collar New Headquarters

The Pioneer Podcast: Flu Shot Season, Lonely Millenials

The Pioneer Podcast: Safety Week!

Gay Male Students Blocked From On-Campus Blood Drive

Test Center Makes Changes to Supplies Students Can Bring

Longtime College Employee Amends Lawsuit Against OCCC

The Pioneer Podcast: New Cafeteria Changes and Online Dating

The Pioneer Podcast: Back to School Edition

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

No Textbook Yet? Students Offer Off-Campus Options

OCCC hotbox: Students Sweating First Days of Class

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

Energy FC Ready For Tulsa Test

Looking back on my wild Pioneer Podcast experience

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

Energy FC Look To End Skid

Learning Support Office closes; students can still find help

Review: Revamped Coffee Shop offers OCCC more to love

OKC Energy formidable even if not consistent

2019 Upward Bound students take home awards, knowledge

Foodie Delighted: Loaded Bowl a treat for tastebuds

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

New police headquarters, repurposed pool area top 2020 college goals

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

Longterm employee files suit for wrongful termination

Children teach adults lesson in OCCC Disney World play

College cafeteria closes temporarily until Fall

Energy FC Holds On To Beat Switchbacks FC 1-0

In America, Single Fatherhood Is On The Rise.

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

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

Gender Roles Have Forced Males to Adapt

J Fusion Here For More Than The Glory

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

Wisdom Doesn’t Come With Years

“Love, Death, and Robots” Netflix Raises the Bar On Its Original Content

Impact of State Marijuana Law Still Being Felt

All Three Points: Energy FC vs. Reno 1868 FC

Energy FC Stuns Reno 1868 FC in 3-3 Draw

Investigation Continues on Bodies Found at City Lake

31 Years Later We See How It Started In Solo: A Star Wars Story

OCCC Is Hiring

March 11, 2022March 21, 2023 Pioneer Editor

Opening positions: Student Assistant, Campus Inspection and Event Setup Assistant, Maintenance Mechanic…

Chairman of the Board Outlines His Vision

March 10, 2022March 21, 2023 Pioneer Editor

With the retirement of former OCCC president Jerry Steward and the newly announced appointment of Mautra Jones to lead…

Nursing Shortage Continues to Plague Oklahoma

March 10, 2022March 21, 2023 Pioneer Editor

By Jessica Barfield Since 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has only intensified Oklahoma’s nursing shortage. The state, however, first identified its nursing shortage back in the early 2000’s. According to the

What is the Pokémon Scavenger Hunt???

March 10, 2022March 21, 2023 Pioneer Editor

By Gavin Church Student Life student worker Justin Fields advocates for the community to use the Pokemon scavenger hunt as an easy way to get to know the campus just

OCCC Events Mar. 7 Through Mar. 13

March 9, 2022March 21, 2023 Pioneer Editor

“Hispanic Voices” is a time for some guests from the community to come and speak…

OCCC Student Offers Accessible Creative Outlet for Independent Artists

March 9, 2022March 21, 2023 Pioneer Editor

A student in the Digital Cinema Production program approaching his final…

Sunlight and Shadow: Cats, Dogs, and Leopard Geckos

March 8, 2022March 21, 2023 Pioneer Editor

I love words (and will get back to pets later). Seeing a new word when reading a book is an incredibly satisfying feeling

Sunlight And Shadow: Being Outside With Your True Inside

March 8, 2022March 21, 2023 Pioneer Editor

Life and the understanding of life is so spatial. Even today, some psychologists are big fans of…

The Role of Journalism Today

March 8, 2022March 21, 2023 Pioneer Editor

By Ashton Hare Journalism has changed in many ways over the past few decades. The reason for the shift in journalism is the introduction of the internet. With the world

Diving Into Next Big Project: Filling in the Pool at the Aquatics Center

March 6, 2022March 21, 2023 Pioneer Editor

By Jessica Barfield In May of 1989, the pools at Oklahoma City Community College were beginning to be filled with more than one million gallons of water combined. Diving platforms