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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
By JAYCEE HAMPTON, Staff Writer With the Spring 2021 semester coming to an end, it is important to start thinking about next school year. Enrollment opened April 13, but it is not too late to contact the admissions office or your advisor to enroll. Summer courses begin June 1 and last through the end of…
By KRIMSON FOLLOWILL, Staff Writer The past couple of semesters have been so rocky, but for some students, their time at EOSC has come to an end. The graduation ceremonies this year are different than those in the past. All ceremonies will be held at the C.C. Dunlap Field House on the EOSC Wilburton campus…
Staff Reports LUBBOCK, Texas — The Eastern Lady Mountaineers fell just two points shy of a win in the NJCAA National Tournament Monday, April 19. The Lady Mountaineers lost 76-74 to Three Rivers Community College in the opening games of the tournament. The women managed to fight back after a deficit that once reached 13…
ALTON JONES, II., ESGA Secretary The 2021-‘22 Eastern Student Government Association officer self-nominations are now open until 5 p.m., April 16. All positions will be open for election next week, starting April 19. The positions that you can run and campaign for are ESGA Student Body President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Elections will be…
By ALI LEDING, Staff Writer This semester at Eastern Oklahoma State College has been the closest to a normal semester the college has seen since COVID-19 shut everything down in March of 2020. The students are finally getting to participate in the activities that they have signed up for, with masks and distancing caution of…
By Jaycee Hampton, Staff Writer Ashley Brown is someone you can go to for positive reassurance, a good laugh, and someone you can always count on to be there for you. Brown is a sophomore attending Eastern Oklahoma State College, playing softball and majoring in Life Science with the plan to become a Dental Hygienist….
By ALI LEDING, Staff Writer Hadleigh Workman is a small town girl, aspiring college student, and a lover of being involved in the community and helping others. Workman grew up in the town of Caney, Okla., and attended all 14 years of her schooling there. This includes head start at the age of 4. She…
MCALESTER — Carl Albert State College, Connors State College and Eastern Oklahoma State College announced today an academic partnership that will expand access and provide additional educational opportunities for students in southeast Oklahoma. The CACE Consortium, which is an acronym for Carl Albert, Connors and Eastern, includes the three rural, two-year colleges in southeast Oklahoma….
By JAYCEE HAMPTON, Staff Writer For over a year now, COVID-19 has been a nonstop problem worldwide. Since the beginning of the year, however, several vaccines have been released to hopefully return life back to normal. A lot of college campuses have offered free vaccinations to anyone who wants to take it. Eastern Oklahoma State…