2022
NASCAR’s final race ends in a win for Logano
By NATHAN VINCENT, Staff Writer The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) took on the final race of the season Sunday, Nov. 6, at Phoenix Raceway in Phoenix Arizona. Being the last race of the season, this also means that the four playoff drivers were fighting for a series championship. After 312 laps,…
Mountaineers win NJCAA Mid-South District Champions; headed to NJCAA National Tourney
By ERIN TATTERSALL, Staff Reporter For the first time in program history, the men’s soccer team has punched a ticket to attend the National tournament in Melbourne, Florida. In their most recent, national deciding game, Eastern men’s soccer took the victory over Western Texas College. After locking the title as the number one seed…
College prepares for weeklong celebration: 85th annual Homecoming celebration Nov. 7-12
Eastern Oklahoma State College will host a week full of activities and events for the college’s 85th annual Homecoming celebration Nov. 7-12 in Wilburton. The theme of this year’s event is “Back to the E.” In addition to the numerous student activities planned across campus, Eastern will proudly welcome alumni and community members to a variety…
Veterans to be honored November 11
Eastern Oklahoma State College will host “A Salute to Veterans” on Friday, Nov. 11 at 2:00 p.m. in Wilburton. The event is open to the public and all area veterans and active service members are invited to attend. “A Salute to Veterans” will take place at the Larry Stone Veterans Memorial near the Clock Tower…
National FFA Organization names Eastern’s Victery American Star finalist
Eastern Oklahoma State College sophomore Emma Victery was recently named one of four National FFA American Star finalists in the area of agricultural placement. Her beef production supervised agricultural experience consists of working for Victery Farms, located in rural Ninnekah, Okla. In addition to raising commercial cattle, the operation also raises seedstock bulls and replacement…
FAFSA now available to Oklahoma students
OSRHE Release Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is your gateway to access federal financial aid, including grants, scholarships, and work-study programs. If you are a high school senior or college student, it is important to submit your 2023-24 FAFSA as soon as possible. The FAFSA is used to determine how much…
Fall Concert set for Oct. 11 in Wilburton
Staff Reports The Eastern community will have the opportunity to enjoy live music when the Music Department presents its annual Fall Concert at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 11 in Mitchell Auditorium. Eastern Instructor of Music Brian T. Harris will lead the event. Amy Swain will accompany the performances. Both the college band and choir will perform…
Three Eastern graduates to be inducted into the Alumni Association’s Hall of Fame
EOSC Staff Reports The Eastern Oklahoma State College Alumni Association will induct three deserving graduates into its Hall of Fame during a Homecoming celebration on Friday, Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. The 2022 inductees include Dr. Sidney Carter, Mr. Jim Fitch, and the late Senator Billy Mickle. Established in 1988, the Alumni Association Hall of Fame…
Eastern women’s, men’s soccer teams off to best starts in program history
EOSC Reports The Eastern Oklahoma State College women’s and men’s soccer teams are both off to the best starts in their respective histories. The Lady Mountaineers have started the 2022 season with a 5-2-2 record (4-1-1 in conference) while the Mountaineers boast a record of 4-3-1 (3-0-1 in conference). Both Eastern teams began the season…
Single-sign on aims to make things simpler for students
By ERIN TATTERSALL, Staff Writer Eastern is upping the ante on technology across the board with a new single sign-on system for Blackboard, Self-Service and your student e-mail. It was implemented to decrease the number of passwords across the board, to access applications. “Eastern is moving to a Single Sign-On (SSO) service that allows users…
Eastern hosts scholar’s reception
By MELANIE LOMELI, Staff Writer Eastern Oklahoma State College held a scholar’s reception on Aug. 16. The turnout was more than previous events and led to a standing room only crowd. As the reception began, Eastern’s president, Dr. Janet Wansick, spoke. “Eastern Oklahoma State College is here to cope with growth, create futures, and change…
Decision for recreational marijuana may be on November’s ballot for Oklahoma voters
By NATHAN VINCENT, Staff Writer Could recreational marijuana be legalized in the state of Oklahoma? Right now, Oklahoma State Question 819 is cleared for signature gathering. State Question 819 would make recreational marijuana legal in the state of Oklahoma. In June of 2018, the citizens of Oklahoma voted on State Question 788, which legalized medical…
Eastern students now able to vote for 2022-23 Student Government Association officers
Voting is now open for the 2022-2023 academic year, a link to the site is provided below. Students are allowed one vote for each open office and will be required to enter their student ID number to cast their votes. https://www.balloteer.com/bp/nph-bstart?&eid=98656646436585371562 (link only works for Eastern students)
American Rescue Plan funds distributed to 1,061 Eastern Oklahoma State College students
NEWS RELEASE More than 1,000 Eastern Oklahoma State College students recently received emergency federal funding provided by the American Rescue Plan (ARP) to assist them with unexpected costs incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. In March, the ARP was signed into law by President Joe Biden. It is in addition to the CARES and CRRSAA funds…
Spring brings risk of severe weather on campus; what to do in the event of a tornado
By CULLEN MURRIN, Staff Writer With the severe weather and tornado season setting in, it is good to familiarize yourself, as a student or staff member at EOSC, with the proper sheltering procedures in the event of a tornado. Below is a rundown of the sheltering procedures for each building on the Wilburton campus, as…