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SEs Model United Nations is welcoming all new members who want to voice their opinions in a safe and educational environment.

Southeastern’s Model UN open to new members

Rebecca Carroll, News Editor April 14, 2021

Southeastern Oklahoma State University is now home to a new student organization, the Southeastern Model United Nations. The SE Model UN held their first meeting on Monday, March 29. Five students were...

Student achievements will be celebrated during the first in-person commencement ceremonies to be held in a year.

Southeastern to hold three in-person commencement ceremonies

Zachary Jones, Staff Writer April 13, 2021

After a year of chaos caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Southeastern Oklahoma State University has planned to hold in-person commencement ceremonies. The ceremonies will take place May 7 through May...

Do not be afraid to seek help. Food security is crucial to meet dietary needs for a productive, happy and healthy life.

SNAP benefits now available for eligible students

Addison Martin, Staff Writer April 9, 2021

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP, is now taking applications for students who meet the eligibility requirements. While some students may dismiss the idea of taking part...

For further questions regarding eligibility or disbursement, please email financialaid@se.edu or businesssoffice@se.edu.

Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds to be disbursed soon

Zachary Jones, Staff Writer April 6, 2021

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II, authorized by the 2021 Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, provides funding to colleges across the states in efforts to help...

In the obituary published by Brown’s Funeral Service, Dell McLain is described as having been an “incredible human being who captured the hearts of all” and “nothing short of spectacular.” The people he left behind are encouraged to live their lives to the fullest, and to laugh— a lot.

Beloved Southeastern professor leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter

Addison Martin, Staff Writer April 2, 2021

For Dell McLain, every morning was a whole new day to seize and spend making a difference in someone else’s life. On Wednesday, March 3, 2021, the curtains closed on the life of Dell McLain. Throughout...

More information and live updates can be found on Durant Main Streets Facebook page.

Durant Main Street to host Art in April

Kylie Carrell, Staff Writer April 1, 2021

Durant Main Street will be hosting a two-day festival for this month’s First Friday celebration, Art in April. The festivities will begin Friday, April 9 at 5 p.m. and will continue until 8 p.m. Events...

The Pfizer vaccine was administered to 265 people in four hours.

265 COVID-19 vaccinations administered at Southeastern

University Communications, Contributor March 31, 2021

DURANT, Okla. – Southeastern Oklahoma State University partnered with the Oklahoma State Department of Health to offer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine free of charge to all Southeastern faculty, staff and...

“We appreciate the Oklahoma State Department of Health working with us to make the vaccine available in a convenient manner on our campus,’’ Southeastern President Thomas Newsom said. “And we encourage everyone in the campus community who is interested in receiving the vaccine to take advantage of this opportunity.’’

Free COVID-19 vaccines to be offered on campus

Emily Dahl, Managing Editor March 30, 2021

Southeastern Oklahoma State University has partnered with the Oklahoma State Department of Health to host a COVID-19 vaccination event on the Durant campus. The Pfizer vaccine will be offered free of charge...

Our heart is to give hope to the hopeless and restore those who are broken, Michelle Chester, Im-Possible founder and executive director, stated in a Facebook post regarding The Missions building progress and goals.

Durant community shelter opens its doors

Rebecca Carroll, News Editor March 23, 2021

The Mission in Durant, Okla. is now open after six long years of preparation. The Mission, a community shelter located at 4310 W. University Blvd, has been a six-year project for Michelle Chester and...

Live longer, better is the mantra for the Blue Zones Project. Their goal is to help transform communities around North America into areas where the healthy choice is easy and people live longer with a better quality of life.

Blue Zones Project encourages healthier lifestyles and community involvement

Zachary Jones, Staff Writer March 9, 2021

The Blue Zones Project has officially made Durant their 51st community within the United States to be a Blue Zones faction. The project is a collaboration of Dan Buettner and National Geographic to find...

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