Top Ten – March 29th, 2013

Hey! Here are your top ten favorite artists featured on The Top Ten Countdown this week! Tune in every Friday at noon to hear your favorites on your only choice for true alternative music! 1. Charles Bradley 2. Topher Mohr 3. Donora 4. STRFKR 5. The Kingston Springs 6. Gold Fields 7. Pagiins 8. Frightened Rabbit 9. They Might Be Giants 10. Abandoned Poolscontinue reading →

RSU is growing…again!

Rogers State University is building again…and this time, it’s a dining hall for students. The 17,000 square foot two-story building will include an open dining space with the capacity to serve up to 1,000 students. The OU Board of Regents recently approved the $4.9 million dollar project, which is being funded through donations, university funds and proceeds from revenue bonds issued through the Oklahoma Finance Development Authority. More than half of the funds have come through private donations. Currently, the campus provides meal service through the Centennial Center which has seating for about…continue reading →

‘Moonrise Kingdom’ at RSU

RSU’s Fine Arts Film Series will present Wes Anderson’s Moonrise Kingdom on April 3 at 7 in the Will Rogers Auditorium. This critically acclaimed film will be shown free and open to the public. Here is what some critics have to say: Though undeniably smart and charming, "Moonrise Kingdom" loves itself the way the callow Holden Caulfield loves himself: unconditionally. Salinger understood the problem with that. Anderson may not. Rafer Guzman,Newsday "Moonrise Kingdom" takes place in a world where everything seems pleasantly faded, where people read crackly-covered library books rather than e-books, and…continue reading →

RSU’s Easter Egg Hunt back on!

Saturday’s scheduled Easter Egg Hunt was cancelled due to early morning rains…but not to worry,the Easter Bunny and RSU’s Student Government Association are working together to get all 3,000 eggs hidden so they will be ready for all the fun on Saturday, April 6th at 11am. In addition to hunting for eggs, kids can also enjoy the carnival rides and prize raffles. This event is open to the public.continue reading →

Student Art Show Opening at RSU

Check out what Rogers State University’s Fine Arts students have been up to during the annual Student Art Show inside Baird Hall’s Foundation Gallery. The show opens on Thursday the 28th. The show will feature a variety of artistic media including paint, graphic design, and photography. Artwork will be on display until April 15th. For more information, visit rsu.edu. Photo courtesy of rsu.educontinue reading →

Top Ten – March 22nd, 2013

Hey! Here are your top ten favorite artists featured on The Top Ten Countdown this week! Tune in every Friday at noon to hear your favorites on your only choice for true alternative music! 1. Topher Mohr 2. Donora 3. Parquet Courts 4. The Kingston Springs 5. STRFKR 6. Toro Y Moi 7. The Last Royals 8. Robert DeLong 9. Abandoned Pools 10. Gold Fieldscontinue reading →

OBI Blood Institute visits RSU

The OK Blood Institute will be on campus Thursday, March 28th from 9am to 4pm in the Centennial Center, Ballroom B. All those donating will receive a t-shirt along with some snacks for your contribution. They will also be providing several health screenings and the opportunity to sign up for the “Members for Life” program which allows online access to test results as well as receiving awards points for each donation. Items include jackets, watches, gift cards and more! Walk-ins are always welcome but appointments are available by contacting Dr. Kevin Woller at…continue reading →

POSTPONED DUE TO RAIN: SGA to host annual Easter Egg Hunt

The Easter Bunny is planning to visit the RSU campus as the university's Student Government Association plans their 4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on March 30th. The fun starts at 11am and is free and open to the public. Each year the event grows and grows and just last year, over 200 children, 10 years old and under, came out to hunt for over 1,500 eggs. This year, the number of eggs to be found have doubled! In addition to the hunt, there will also be carnival rides and prize raffles. If the…continue reading →

8th Annual GC Classic Ranch Rodeo

The 8th annual Green Country Classic Ranch Rodeo has scheduled two days of packed events, April 26th and 27th at the Claremore Expo Center. The Cowboy Trade Show opens on Friday from 3pm to 10pm and Saturday from 9am to 10pm. It is free and open to the public. Friday night kicks off the GCCRR rodeo at 7pm and then again on Satufday at 6pm. The GCCRR is sanctioned by the Working Ranch Cowboys Association (WRCA)which is the most prestigious ranch rodeo circuit in the United States. The winner from this event as…continue reading →

Run for Charity: Water in Tulsa

Running and philanthropy will come together on Saturday the 23rd during Race for the Well at River West Festival Park in Tulsa. Race for the Well is kicking off its second year with a one-mile fun run at 4:30 in the afternoon, followed by 5K and 10K races at 5 pm. All proceeds from the race will benefit Charity: Water, a non-profit organization dedicated to building wells for safe drinking water in underprivileged countries. You can learn more about Charity: Water’s cause at charitywater.org, and registration information for Race for the Well can…continue reading →