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Emily High and Colum O’Connor’s Commons apartment, where they said a flea infestation forced them to leave during finals week. Photo provided by Colum O’Connor.
Students Say UCO Housing Failed to Resolve Flea Problem
May 22, 2026
Coins and a one-dollar bill related to Oklahoma’s minimum wage debate and State Question 832.
Oklahoma Policy Institute Discusses Impact of State Question 832 Minimum Wage Proposal
May 7, 2026
Andrew Frazier, Editor of The Independent View.
Opinion: Months Of Delays And Missing Records Show How UCO Handles Transparency
May 7, 2026
A stop sign stands at the intersection of Wayne Street and Baumann Avenue near UCO, where police said a DoorDash driver was stabbed early Wednesday morning.
DoorDash Driver Stabbed Near UCO Campus, Suspect Remains At Large
May 6, 2026
A sign marks the beach area at Arcadia Lake’s Central State Park.
Suspect in Custody After Arcadia Lake Shooting Kills 18-Year-Old, Injures 22
May 4, 2026
Emily High and Colum O’Connor’s Commons apartment, where they said a flea infestation forced them to leave during finals week. Photo provided by Colum O’Connor.
Students Say UCO Housing Failed to Resolve Flea Problem
May 22, 2026
Coins and a one-dollar bill related to Oklahoma’s minimum wage debate and State Question 832.
Oklahoma Policy Institute Discusses Impact of State Question 832 Minimum Wage Proposal
May 7, 2026
Mikaila Kraus, reporter for The Independent View.
Opinion: Reflecting On The Indy, The Vista And Student Journalism
May 7, 2026
A stop sign stands at the intersection of Wayne Street and Baumann Avenue near UCO, where police said a DoorDash driver was stabbed early Wednesday morning.
DoorDash Driver Stabbed Near UCO Campus, Suspect Remains At Large
May 6, 2026
A whiteboard illustrates questions around Fizz, bot activity and the app’s brand partners.
Fizz’s Authenticity Problem: Suspected Bot Activity Raises Questions
May 5, 2026
Opie Clonts, Ember Hawkins, Emerson Hacker, and Riley Luttrel perform on stage as Iceblink.
OKC Local Band Ice Blink Brings Shoegaze Sound to ACM
March 13, 2026
Old North on the University of Central Oklahoma campus. (Provided/Victor Lopez)
UCO Medieval Society Launched Its Trebuchet on Tuesday
February 11, 2026
A mural done by @noparkingstudios outside of the Market at Eastpoint. (Charlie Shackelford/The Indy)
Martin Luther King Day Parade
January 20, 2026
A mural dedicated to the feeling of home reflects themes of belonging. Art by Carlos Barboza. (Charlie Shackelford/The Indy)
Art Honors Black History Throughout OKC
January 15, 2026
Old North on the University of Central Oklahoma campus. (Provided/Victor Lopez)
The German Fashion Show
November 24, 2025
Andrew Frazier, Editor of The Independent View.
Opinion: Months Of Delays And Missing Records Show How UCO Handles Transparency
May 7, 2026
Mikaila Kraus, reporter for The Independent View.
Opinion: Reflecting On The Indy, The Vista And Student Journalism
May 7, 2026
A whiteboard illustrates questions around Fizz, bot activity and the app’s brand partners.
Fizz’s Authenticity Problem: Suspected Bot Activity Raises Questions
May 5, 2026
Ryan Gosling stars in Project Hail Mary. Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures.
Project Hail Mary Stands Out in a Crowded Year
April 21, 2026
A blurred screen reflects uncertainty about what can be trusted online.
AI Has Corrupted Trust in the Internet. Could Print Journalism Make a Comeback?
March 22, 2026
The storefront of Dress for Success Oklahoma City, a nonprofit organization that provides professional clothing and career support services for women. Photo courtesy of Dress for Success Oklahoma City.
UCO Alum Helps Women Rebuild Through Oklahoma City Dress for Success
May 7, 2026
Prather acknowledges the crowd during his Spring 2026 Live Room performance.
Composer Premieres New Concerto in Final UCO Wind Symphony Performance
May 1, 2026
The logo for the arts fesitval shows the Downtown Edmond Centennial Clock. (Provided Downtown Edmond Arts Festival)
What to Know Before You Go: Edmond Arts Festival 2026
May 1, 2026
Ryan Gosling stars in Project Hail Mary. Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures.
Project Hail Mary Stands Out in a Crowded Year
April 21, 2026
Emma Valgora and Zach Combs pose in costume as the leads of Tuck Everlasting. Provided by UCO Musical Theatre.
UCO stages Tuck Everlasting April 23-26
April 21, 2026
The storefront of Dress for Success Oklahoma City, a nonprofit organization that provides professional clothing and career support services for women. Photo courtesy of Dress for Success Oklahoma City.
UCO Alum Helps Women Rebuild Through Oklahoma City Dress for Success
May 7, 2026
Prather acknowledges the crowd during his Spring 2026 Live Room performance.
Composer Premieres New Concerto in Final UCO Wind Symphony Performance
May 1, 2026
Renae Anadazola poses for a photo. Photo provided by Tracy Coburn.
UCO Students, Coworkers Remember Renae Anadazola; Memorial April 25
April 22, 2026
Rep. Cyndi Munson. (Provided)
UCO Alum Cyndi Munson Talks Gubernatorial Campaign, Higher Ed Plans
April 21, 2026
Dylan Swanlek poses with his dog, which he kept with him during a period of housing instability. Photo provided by Swanlek.
Homelessness Among College Students: UCO Student’s Story of Housing Instability
April 4, 2026
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Charlie Shackelford
Charlie Shackelford, Visual Editor
Charlie Shackelford is the visual editor of The Independent View and a sophomore at the University of Central Oklahoma.
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