The Cameron University Collegian

By Amanda Purser At 3 p.m. March 25, in the Academic Commons, Room 125, the Psychology Club and Psi Chi National Honor Society members had their monthly meeting. Faculty advisors, Dr. Casey Frye-Davies and Instructor Megan Culbert, addressed the agenda topics briefly, before introducing the guest speaker Robert Peterson. Peterson, a contemporary artist and painter, is a Lawton local, having lived here on and off since 1993.

By Jake Thomas When people think about homelessness, they usually think of someone out on the street or in a shelter. While that definition wouldn’t be incorrect, it’s a limited view on housing instability and fails to mention a lot of struggles that people do not always see. Francesca Morris, the financial and community resource specialist of the Student Enrichment Center, thinks student homelessness in particular is often misunderstood, especially on campus, where it goes unnoticed to most.

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By Elaina Benke On March 6, Harry Styles released his fourth studio album, “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally,” proving yet again that a break is sometimes good for the soul (and good for ratings). The title of the album is a little misleading, with the majority of the album being electropop with a subtle funky vibe, it’s more akin to club music, definitely something you could catch at a party.

By Makayla Flenoury On Feb. 17, Willow released her seventh studio album: “Petal Rock Black.” As a huge fan of Willow, this drop took me by surprise, literally. I didn’t know. What didn’t surprise me was how great the album is. Willow’s discography spans a wide variety of genres across her albums. From alternative R&B and neo-soul to rock and pop-punk. Her songs feature a common theme of self-discovery, emotional depth, spirituality, growth and empowerment. And of course, whipping her hair.

By Angelica Martinez At 7:30 p.m., Feb. 26-28, and 2 p.m., Feb. 29, in the Cameron University Theatre, Cameron University presented its production of “A Year With Frog and Toad” for students and the community. The production featured one of the smallest musical casts in recent years, but its impact reached far beyond the stage. Based on the children’s books by Arnold Lobel, the musical follows the adventures of the inseparable Frog and Toad as they navigate a full year together.

Bay Amanda Purser In the quaint interior of the Lawton Community Theatre (LCT), a talented cast brought a Broadway musical “Sweeney Todd” to life for a local audience’s viewing pleasure. A packed house of chairs surrounded three sides of the two-level stage that is centered in the building, located in Lawton, Oklahoma, at 1316 NW Bell avenue. The intimate nature of this playhouse allows viewers to feel close to the performers and captivated with each scene, in an almost immersive experience.

By Elizabeth Lehman On Feb. 27, the Gorillaz released their ninth studio album, “The Mountain”. “The Mountain” sounds unlike anything you’ve heard from Gorillaz before. The opening track is obviously inspired by Indian music. And it’s not surprising considering this track features Dennis Hopper, Ajay Prasanna, Anoushka Shankar and Amaan Ali Bangash. The track itself feels eerie and calming at the same time.

By Elizabeth Lehman Nina Simone’s “Wild is the Wind” is an album that demands your ear. Released in 1966, the tracks sit at an intersection of jazz, blues and soul. It is an album that refuses to be categorized. Highly regarded as a musical masterpiece, “Wild is the Wind” is a confession of the emotional complexities of black women. It is intimate and deeply human, perfect for lovers of Black American art, poets and anyone who has ever felt the pain of rejection and betrayal of a lover.

By Angelica Martinez Located in the lower level of the administration building at Cameron University for more than three decades, KCCU Public Radio subtly broadcasts news, music and community programming to listeners across Southwest Oklahoma and North Texas.