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Durant Main Street promoting Small Business Saturday in downtown Durant on Nov. 30, 2019. This year, be sure to shop small as often as you can.

Shop local and make a difference

Ieysha Sanders, Staff Writer December 1, 2020

Christmas is fast approaching and shopping local is more important than ever before. Small business owners have struggled this year with COVID-19 and a country-wide lockdown cutting deep. Luckily, downtown...

This years marks 100 years of Southeastern's Candlelighting Ceremony tradition. The photo above depicts the candelabra display from the 2019 ceremony.

Centennial Candlelighting scheduled as virtual ceremony

University Communications, Contributor December 1, 2020

DURANT, Okla. – This year marks the centennial for the Candlelighting Ceremony in a collaborative effort of  the Department of Music, Center for Instructional Development and Technology and University...

What does your online presence say about you? Future employers want to know.

Social media tips for college graduates

Charity Whitson, Staff Writer November 19, 2020

As graduation approaches, it is time to prepare for the job search. In a survey conducted by careerbuilder.com, 70 percent of all employers use social media to research candidates before hiring or rejecting...

Greetings from the President’s Office is displayed on the front lawn of the Administration Building.

New holiday tradition announced

University Communications, Contributor November 19, 2020

DURANT, Okla. – Southeastern Oklahoma State University is inviting everyone to a new holiday tradition this year – the “Loop of Lights.’’ Lights and decorations will be displayed around the...

Check out the full week of events and giveaways happening during Native November.

Native November for all to enjoy

Karley Freeman, Staff Writer November 17, 2020

Every November, Southeastern Oklahoma State University's Native American Institute works with Student Life to create events celebrating Native American culture the week before Thanksgiving. This year,...

As Thanksgiving break approaches, students need to decide if they are checking out of their dorms early, or staying longer.

Pre-Thanksgiving housing checkout offers partial refund

Kylie Carrell, Staff Writer November 13, 2020

Southeastern Oklahoma State University has done its best to maintain normalcy for students during the 2020 fall semester. However, due to COVID-19 regulations, many changes have been seen on campus, including...

Quarantine and isolation can weigh heavy on students' minds. Join a virtual therapy group for licensed help and much needed social interaction.

College students suffer mentally due to COVID-19 pandemic

Addison Martin, Contributor November 5, 2020

Good mental health is important to help college students keep up with their daily lives on top of maintaining good grades in classes. Despite this, the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted many students...

SE will be taking the 2021 Fall Commencement ceremony online for the safety of its students, faculty, staff and families.

Virtual fall commencement confirmed

University Communications, Contributor October 30, 2020

DURANT, Okla. – Due to safety and health concerns surrounding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Southeastern Oklahoma State University will celebrate its Dec. 12 Fall Commencement in a virtual format. “The...

Continue to break the silence

Office of Student Life, Contributor October 26, 2020

As October comes to an end, the Office of Student Life wants to remind students and organizations that this video will remain available for viewing anytime throughout the year. They hope that each of you...

Southeastern students are eagerly anticipating an announcement from the President's Office regarding Spring Break 2021.

Spring Break 2021: canceled?

Rebecca Carroll, Staff Writer October 23, 2020

As of Oct. 23, Southeastern Oklahoma State University has yet to announce whether or not Spring Break 2021 will be canceled in favor of a longer winter break or a shorter semester. “The university...

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