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Mar. 21 Edition Of The Pioneer On Stands
“How Was Your Spring Break?”
OCCC Events Mar. 21 Through Mar. 27
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
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
Weed Facts
Weekly Rumbles
31 Years Later We See How It Started In Solo: A Star Wars Story
