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The staff of Student Life stays busy creating new ways to engage students on campus and through virtual communication.

Student Life gets creative and stays safe

Kylie Carrell, Staff Writer October 14, 2020

By now, everyone knows that COVID-19 has changed the way the world works. How is a college’s student life functioning during this time? Student Life at Southeastern Oklahoma State University is dedicated...

Yoselin Rodriguez-Diaz poses in front of the Biology Building where she spends most of her time working towards a career as a physician’s assistant

SE junior to make difference in people’s lives

University Communications, Contributor October 9, 2020

DURANT, Okla. – Yoselin Rodriguez-Diaz appreciates the sacrifices her family has made to enable her to pursue her dream of a higher education. And while that dream may not be achieved for a few more...

The National Domestic Violence Hotline offers, “highly-trained advocates 24/7/365 to talk confidentially with anyone experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship.”

Domestic Violence Awareness Month to be continued at SE

Ieysha Sanders, Staff Writer October 1, 2020

According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, more than 12 million people per year in the United States are victims of rape, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner. In fact, Oklahoma...

The newly wedded Ervins walk together to lead a Christ-centered life.

Happiness and success during dark times

Karley Freeman, Staff Writer September 21, 2020

Simply put, 2020 has not been the best year. COVID-19, the passing of celebrity icons, wildfires, shootings, sex trafficking, politics and so many other negative aspects have put a dark cloud over many...

Student organizations will be competing in Bolts Food Pantry Fill Up to win a $100 voucher for their next campus event.

Winning by giving

Karley Freeman, Staff Writer September 17, 2020

Monday, Sept. 21 marks the beginning of a new food drive competition between student organizations. Bolt's Food Pantry Fill Up is a new, fun way to increase the supply of items available in the campus...

We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.

Seek and offer help this September

Rebecca Carroll, Staff Writer September 14, 2020

It is estimated that every year, one million people commit suicide globally. According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 45,000 Americans take their own lives annually. For every suicide, there...

Nicole Maldonado poses with a photo from her high school graduation. In the photo she stands with her arms wrapped around her mother and grandmother, whom she has not seen in two years.

Isolation inspires unity

Rebecca Carroll, Staff Writer September 11, 2020

Nicole Maldonado found herself stranded in Durant when Southeastern Oklahoma State University abruptly transitioned to distance learning over Spring Break 2020. “It was honestly very sad and disappointing...

Bid Day at Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Fall 2019.

Sororities transition to continuous recruitment

Ieysha Sanders, Staff Writer September 5, 2020

Due to COVID-19 policies established at Southeastern Oklahoma State University and through the National Panhellenic Conference, SE sororities will not hold traditional bid day activities on campus. Mitchell...

Mariah Fagan and Morgan Rosamond pose for a self-timer photo while enjoying their midnight snack of donuts from Dandys.

What to do when there is nothing left to do

Karley Freeman, Staff Writer August 31, 2020

Due to the precautions taken during the pandemic, there is clearly not as much to do around campus as there was before. Student Life has planned many fun and engaging virtual activities for students to...

Anna Antuono serves SE in a variety of leadership roles, which often involves speaking to groups of students as she is pictured at an event last year.

SGA president leads campus through uncertain times

University Communications, Contributor August 27, 2020

DURANT, Okla. – Being a student leader on a college campus carries a certain responsibility. That responsibility has perhaps never been greater than this year as colleges and universities throughout...

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