2021
Eastern honors Veterans and dedicates Larry Stone Memorial
From staff reports WILBURTON – Eastern welcomed back its veterans today (Nov. 11) when it hosted its annual Veterans Day event. This year’s event included a special dedication of the Larry Stone Veterans Memorial. This year’s speaker was Chief Navy Diver Jeremiah Lively. Lively’s message was one of gratitude. “Today, I’d like to speak to…
Livestock teams earning titles
By MARLIE FARRIS, Ag Comm/Animal Science major The freshman livestock judging team at Eastern Oklahoma State College has had a fantastic start to their collegiate career. First, they traveled to Hutchinson, Kansas, and competed in the Flint Hills Mid-American Classic. There they were 4th high team overall. Individually, Marlie Farris placed in the top 10….
Five Eastern graduates to be inducted into the Alumni Association’s Hall of Fame
The Eastern Oklahoma State College Alumni Association will induct five deserving graduates into its Hall of Fame during a Homecoming celebration on Friday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. The 2021 inductees include Dr. Raymond Campbell, Dr. George W. Monks, Dr. Bill Hill, Anita Risner, M.A., and Charlotte Shoate Gordon, M.Ed. Established in 1988, the Alumni Association…
Annual Robbers Cave State Park Fall Festival is back on during ’21 Fall Break
By Max Blansett, Staff Writer Many events were canceled in 2020, including a local favorite – the Fall Festival at Robbers Cave State Park. This year the festival will be making a return to the shores of Carlton Lake on the weekend of October 15-17. The Fall Festival is a fixture in Wilburton and includes…
EOSC Livestock Judging Team finishes in the Top 3 at the National Barrow Show
The Eastern 2021 Livestock Judging Team finished 3rd High Team Overall at the National Barrow Show in September. 3rd high team overall5th high team in reasonsIndividual highlightsBraylon Spears- 4th overall, 4th in reasonsKati Collins-10th overall
Hall of Fame event returns to Eastern
By Max Blansett, Staff Writer Eastern’s Alumni Association is bringing back its Hall of Fame event during this year’s Homecoming festivities. The event and dinner will be at 6 p.m., Nov. 12. Established in 1988, the Alumni Association Hall of Fame recognizes former students who have distinguished themselves in their profession and community. The Statesman…
American Rescue Plan Act to distribute funds to students affected by pandemic
EOSC BUSINESS OFFICE Eastern Oklahoma State College has obtained funding from the federal American Rescue Plan Act to distribute to students to help with expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Eastern is working to finalize its distribution of the funds as quickly as possible. Eastern students who were…
Eastern offers health services that include medical, behavioral health and counseling
By Jameson Coleman, Staff Writer September is National Suicide Awareness Month and the Office of Student Services is providing medical, behavioral, health, and counseling services to all students. If you are a full-time Eastern Student enrolled this semester, you are eligible for these services. They are provided by a partnership between the Office of Student…
Lady Mountaineers hit final leg of season winning 4 of their last 5 games
Staff Reports The Lady Mountaineers soccer team has gone 4-1 in their past five games, moving their record to 6-5 overall and 5-4 in conference play. Eastern is currently sitting in fourth place behind conference opponents Northern Oklahoma College-Tonkawa, Seminole State and Rose State respectively. The women have a whopping six conference games to play…
Mountaineer soccer heads into October in third place spot of Region 2 Conference
Staff Reports As we head into October, Eastern’s men’s soccer team is finishing out its regular season schedule with three conference games at home. The Mountaineers host Rose State College at 4 p.m., Oct. 7. National Park College visits Wilburton Oct. 10 and Northeastern Oklahoma A&M travels here Oct. 14. Eastern has beaten all three…
Eastern names Carranza as new men’s soccer coach
Eastern Oklahoma State College has named Gonzalo Carranza as the head coach of the Mountaineer men’s soccer team. “I would like to thank Coach Parker and the entire hiring committee for allowing me the opportunity to call Eastern Oklahoma State College home,” Carranza said. “I look forward to rebuilding the men’s soccer program and I…
Eastern hosts vaccine site through month of September; student incentives offered
By KRIMSON FOLLOWILL, Staff Writer As COVID-19 cases are on the rise again, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that eligible people in the United States get vaccinated to protect themselves and others from the virus. The Oklahoma State Department of Health provided people in the area with the opportunity for free…
Walk-in for a vaccine and be entered for big prizes
Eastern will host a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic every Tuesday in the month of September from noon until 4 p.m. in front of the Student Center on the Wilburton campus. This is free and open to the public. The Oklahoma Department of Health will have all three vaccines available. Pfizer – 2 doses, 3 weeks…
Your father wants a new son: local short film review
By Jameson Coleman, Staff Writer As someone who enjoys watching plenty of short films, whether that be films with the budget of a blockbuster or ones made in a friend’s backyard, I can say I’ve certainly seen the good, the bad, and the ugly. A new short film titled Your Father Wants a New Son…
Voyage of artistic expression: why Current Joys’ latest album is worth feeling
By Jameson Coleman, Staff Writer The ramblings of a dying adolescent have now transcended into the sunset swelling sounds of Current Joys’ new record, Voyager. Front man Nick Rattigan started Current Joys as a solo project with his 2013 album Wild Heart, which has provided the indie scene with a mascot of modern lo-fi and…
CDC updates mask policy for fully vaccinated people; EOSC says masks off
UPDATE TO ADD EASTERN’S NEWEST COVID POLICY: In response to new Center for Disease Control guidance released on May 13, Eastern Oklahoma State College will no longer require the mandated use of masks or face coverings on campus. Eastern also plans to return to full capacity, in-person classes and activities this fall. The changes in…