Finishing Strong: End-of-Semester Survival
This episode talks about tips, reflections, and motivation for students wrapping up the academic year—and gearing up for summer opportunities.
Apr 25, 2025•11 min
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Balancing School and Side Hustles
This episode talks about tips forbalancing school and working part time. Managing your time as a college studentis very important, especially if you want to be involved in differentorganizations.
Apr 03, 2025•7 min
Study Hacks and Productivity Tips
This episode talks about study techniques, tools, and methods that can help students maximize their learning and stay organized
Feb 27, 2025•7 min
Relationships and all the things
Listen as our host Annelise Watkins describes managing relationships as a college student from her own perspective.
Mar 12, 2024•14 min
Clear Eyes Full Hearts: Focus on you
In this episode podcast host Annelise Watkins shares why it is important to mind your own business...
Jan 18, 2024•9 min
Finding your motivation: Clear Eyes Full Hearts Ep 1
Welcome to the first episode in our new mini-series "Clear Eyes Full Hearts" todays episode talks about how to initially find your motivation and why that is important.
Dec 01, 2023•6 min
Stress,and what to do with it?
Halloween is right around the corner.... but that is not what has us scared right now.. one word...midterms. Stressed and overwhelmed? This weeks podcast episode talks about what stress can look like and what to do with it.
Oct 13, 2023•9 min
Scheduling With The Stars
Stressed out? Overwhelmed? Trying to balance all the things? Take a moment to unwind and listen to podcast host Annelise Watkins debunk the myth of "doing all the things".
Sep 20, 2023•11 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Better Together Week! Featuring Emma Goins Co-president of Better Together
Better Together Week is just around the corner beginning on April 10th with an Iftar dinner at 7:30pm with free dinner provided by Dr. Enchassi, and wrapping up with OCUs annual Love Not Hate Day on April 13th, there will be several fun events throughout the week as well that are mentioned in todays episode! For more information check out our instagram @ocubettertogether!
Apr 03, 2023•7 min
Your New Host, Annelise Watkins
In this episode the new Star Beat podcast host, Annelise Watkins, introduces herself and shares details of her personal goals and hobbies!
Feb 28, 2023•8 min
How to Scholarship Search and Deal with Tuition Increases with Reagan Townley
This past week, Oklahoma City University has announced a 3% tuition increase, being the first in four years, and the second increase in nine years! On this episode, we explain the tuition increase, as well as offer ways to help the increase in costs, including scholarships in and outside of the University, along with Federal Work Study through FAFSA. Check the links below for ways to find scholarships. OCU Scholarships - https://www.okcu.edu/financialaid/types-of-assistance/scholarships Outside ...
Nov 18, 2022•8 min
Premiering a Play, Films, and More! with Keara Smith
On this episode of Star Beat, we welcome student Keara Smith. They are a freshman BFA Acting (On Screen Tract) and BFA Film double-major here at OCU, and they talk about their experience with premiering the play, Put Yourself Out There , along with how the BFA Acting program welcomes and accommodates its students.
Nov 11, 2022•16 min
Social Media, Understudying, and More! With Sophia Zafiridis
On this week's episode of Star Beat, we talk with sophomore BFA Acting major Sophia Zafiridis about minoring in social media and online communications, and the countless opportunities the BFA Acting program has given her.
Nov 04, 2022•13 min
OCU Pom, Black Student Association, and The Play That Goes Wrong! with Eloka Dike
Today on Star Beat we talk with sophomore BFA Acting major Eloka Dike, who talks about her involvement in OCU Pom, Black Student Association, and more on campus!
Oct 28, 2022•23 min
Shadow Collective, The Play That Goes Wrong, and Speech and Debate at OCU! with Olivia Akers
On this week's episode of Star Beat, we talk with student Olivia Akers, who is a sophomore BFA Acting major about the student-run play organization, "Shadow Collective", along with her lead role in the OCU Mainstage production of "The Play That Goes Wrong", and the speech and debate team on campus.
Oct 21, 2022•12 min
The Importance of Self Care with College Students
On this week's episode of Star Beat, host Reagan Townley discusses the importance for college students doing self care, and some tips on how to implement some in a hectic daily routine.
Oct 14, 2022•10 min
Black Student Association, The Play that Goes Wrong, and Improv! with Jordan Smith
On this week's episode of Star Beat, we talk with sophomore BFA Acting Student, Jordan Smith, which talks about her involvement in the OCU School of Theatre Mainstage Production of The Play That Goes Wrong , Black Student Association, and Second Act Improv.
Oct 07, 2022•9 min
Student Government, Creative Writing, and Taylor Swift! with guest, Bella Felton
On this week's Star Beat, we talk with OCU student, Bella Felton, who talks to us about being a part of the BA English program, Student Government Association, and is a hardcore swiftie!
Sep 30, 2022•11 min
Strategic Communication, ESports, and Alpha Phi! with guest, Destyni Lietzke
On this week's Star Beat, we talk with junior BA Mass Comm student Destyni Lietzke, who talks about her invovlement with the ESports program, PLC Scholars, and Alpha Phi!
Sep 23, 2022•16 min
Sororities, Technical Theatre, and More! - Interview with Kris Gooding
On this week's episode of Star Beat, we interview sophomore BFA Design and Production student, Kris Gooding! We discuss her involvement with Alpha Chi Omega, the School of Theatre, and what OCU means to them.
Sep 16, 2022•14 min
An Introduction to Your New Host, Reagan Townley
On this episode of Star Beat, we are introduced to our new host, Reagan Townley, told a bit about who she is and what Star Beat is planning for the year ahead.
Sep 07, 2022•6 min
What Oklahoma City University Taught Me with Jane Goto
Graduating Senior and Star Beat host Jane Goto ends final episode with gratitude, thanks, and lessons learned from Oklahoma City University over the past four years.
May 05, 2022•16 min
Black Girl Magic With Guest BreAuna Shaw
Black History Month Series: Student Guest BreAuna Shaw talks about what it's like being a black woman both in and outside the business world.
Mar 03, 2022•23 min
HLC Accreditation Criterion 1
Dr. Ryburn joins us again in this OCU HLC series letting us know about the five criteria HLC is looking for when reaffirming OCU’s accreditation. Criterion 1 is all about MISSION. Listen to better understand what this is and how OCU supports it.
Jan 31, 2022•7 min
HLC Accreditation Criterion 3
Dr. Ryburn joins us in episode 4 of our OCU HLC series discussing HLC’s Criterion 3 – Teaching and Learning: Quality, Resources, and Support. Listen to better understand what this is and how OCU supports it.
Jan 31, 2022•6 min
HLC Accreditation Criterion 5 Finale
Dr. Ryburn joins us in the final episode of our OCU HLC series discussing HLC’s Criterion 5 – Institutional Effectiveness, Resources and Planning. Listen to better understand what this is and how OCU supports it. For more info, visit okcu.edu/hlc.
Jan 31, 2022•5 min
HLC Accreditation Criterion 4
Dr. Ryburn joins us in episode 5 of our OCU HLC series discussing HLC’s Criterion 4 – Teaching and Learning: Evaluation and Improvement. Listen to better understand what this is and how OCU supports it.
Jan 31, 2022•5 min
HLC Accreditation Criterion 2
Dr. Ryburn joins us in episode 3 of our OCU HLC series discussing HLC’s Criterion 2 – Integrity: Ethical and Responsible Conduct. Listen to better understand what this is and how OCU supports it.
Jan 31, 2022•5 min
HLC Accreditation Series
Dr. Adam Ryburn of the OCU Higher Learning Commission Steering Committee starts off this OCU HLC series talking with us about what HLC accreditation means, our upcoming reaffirmation of accreditation visit on Feb. 28th and March 1st, and how we can help. For more info, visit okcu.edu/hlc.
Jan 31, 2022•6 min
The Importance of Mental Health in College with Erica Teeple
Sophomore Dance major Erica Teeple talks about the struggles of mental health and how she stays positive given trials and tribulations.
Nov 23, 2021•28 min
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