TNE Hawk Talk

Send us Fan Mail On this semester's end episode, Angel Ford, TNE editor-in-chief, and MJ Hudson, TNE contributor, sit down with Dr. Steve Turner, NSU president, to discuss his impending retirement from NSU. Having served as NSU's president for nearly 12 years, Turner has undertaken various initiatives to enhance the campus. Tune in to discover his vision for the remainder of his tenure,...

Send us Fan Mail Clay Pendergraft, TNE writer,  sits down with Chad Stangl, health and kinesiology assistant professor, and Chris Rowland, Pryor senior, to discuss the opportunities that are offered in NSU's recreation minor. For more NSU news, visit nsunews.com.

Send us Fan Mail Join in this week’s episode of Hawk Talk with Sarah Barnfield, TNE writer, as she speaks with Dr. Suzanne Farmer, associate professor of history, and Dio Coats, Claremore sophomore, about women’s history, the importance of adding women's experiences in a classroom and ways to move forward. For the latest NSU news, visit nsunews.com.

Send us Fan Mail Tune in to today’s episode of The Hawk Talk podcast with Michelle Barnfield, TNE writer, and Angel Ford, TNE editor-in-chief, with guests Amber Margarit, instructor of communications, and Kailyn Willis, Eufala sophomore, as they delve into the topic containing methods to use for students to improve their speaking confidence and make one career ready by the end of their college exp...

Send us Fan Mail Join Angel Ford, TNE editor-in-chief, and MJ Hudson, TNE contributor, as they talk about Earth Day Week of Events. They are joined by SophiaBeverley Threatt, NSU libraries Earth Day and sustainability committee chair, and Dr. Christine Hallman, professor of geography and sustainability studies, who have put together a strong list of events for Earth Day week. Listen in as they dis...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Hawk Talk Morning Show, Angel Ford, TNE editor-in-chief, and MJ Hudson, TNE contributor, delves into the topic of The Visions Conference put together by the Department of Languages and Literature. They are joined by Christopher Murphy, assistant professor of English, and Dr. David Scott, professor of communications, who speak about the panels being presented...

Send us Fan Mail Happy Women's History month, NSU! Join Angel Ford, TNE editor-in-chief, and MJ Hudson, TNE contributor as they discuss topics surrounding the Warrior Women class offered at NSU. Listen in as Dr. Christine Hallman, professor of geography and sustainability studies, and Marcey Mitcham, academic testing coordinator, as they delve into the specifics of the class, what makes a war...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in with Faith Whitehouse, TNE writer,  as she speaks with Turner Howk, Okmulgee graduate, and Dr. Beth Bowin, assistant professor of psychology, to learn more about mental health on a college campus. Bowin alongside Turner provide their coping methods on dealing with mental health in a school setting and how to best be there for others. For more NSU news, visit nsunews.com

Send us Fan Mail Payton Holloway, TNE writer, sits down with Jason Havens, men’s basketball head coach, and Obi Agu, London, England forward, who are here to discuss the men’s basketball season and preparation for the MIAA conference tournament and seeking to make the NCAA Division II tournament.  Tune in to learn more about the men’s team and their mindset when faced with obstacles such as injure...

Send us Fan Mail Russell Bell, TNE writer, sits down with Clayton Keyes, NSU art gallery director, and Chloe Carver, Bokoshe senior, to discuss the process of participating in the senior art exhibition.  The NSU art gallery is open to the public to showcase students’ abilities in their different unique art styles. Each semester, seniors present their artwork to the public and showcase all the skil...

Send us Fan Mail Payton Holloway, TNE writer, sits with Coach Fala Suiuanoa, head coach, and Courtney Lee, forward, to discuss the women’s basketball season, preparation for the MIAA conference tournament and making the NCAA Division II tournament. Tune in to learn more about the women’s team and how much hard work they are putting in, stats, state of the season and wrapping up the regular season...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Hawk Talk podcast, listen in as Caleb Phelps, TNE writer, visits with Jameie Combs , ASL lecturer  and Hannah Sapp, Seminole senior, as they delve into the topic of American Sign Language and the presence it has on NSU campus. Learn more about NSU's ASL programs, events and students on campus. For more information, visit www.academics.nsuok.edu/curricul...

Send us Fan Mail On today's episode of the Hawk Talk Morning Show, tune in as co-host Angel Ford, editor-in-chief, and MJ Hudson, TNE contributor, as they speak with Mike Cameron, NSU visiting professor, about the upcoming 56th annual Green Country Jazz Festival happening March 5 and 6. The festival is set to feature Grammy-nominated musician Miguel Zenon alongside students and faculty. For m...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Hawk Talk, Korrdell Jiles, TNE contributor, is joined by James Cullinane, baseball head coach, and Luke Bay,  baseball pitching coach. Jiles sits down with Cullinane and Bay to touch on the first couple weekends of the 2023 season for the baseball team. Tune in to hear more about the experience of getting their first win as NSU coaches. To learn more about f...

Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode of Hawk Talk, Ray Walsh, TNE writer, is joined by Kendra Haggard, director of student engagement transitions, and Whitney Arbaugh, director of housing and residence life. Walsh speaks to Haggard and Arbaugh separately about the issue of food insecurity on campus and what is being done to combat it. Housing and Residence life work alongside Student Engagement...

Send us Fan Mail February is Black History Month and NSU is celebrating with numerous events on campus. Join Angel Ford, TNE editor-in-chief, and MJ Hudson, TNE contributor, as they speak with Kasey Rhone, director of diversity and inclusion, alongside Derra Walker, ABC vice president, about the events on campus, the importance in recognizing diversity and celebrating black innovation.  To learn m...

Send us Fan Mail Join MJ Hudson, TNE contributor, and Angel Ford, editor-in-chief, as they sit down with Dr. Robyn Pursley to discuss the River City Players along with other future theatre events.  The River City Players is a musical review series which showcases popular music. To learn more, follow their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/rivercityplayers. For the latest on NSU campus, visit nsune...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome Back RiverHawks! Tune in to listen to the latest on NSU campus each Tuesday morning of the spring 2023 semester with this branch of the Hawk Talk podcast, the Morning Show. In this first episode of the Morning Show, join co-hosts Angel Ford, TNE editor-in-chief, and MJ Hudson, TNE contributor, as they discuss events happening on campus with Piper Smith, NAB small events ch...

Send us Fan Mail Caleb Phelps, TNE contributor, sits down with Amber Cunningham, resident assistant, and Stephen Harlin, Muskogee senior, to discuss the effects of stress leading into finals week and ways to gain motivation heading into the spring semester. Cunningham is the Cobb Hall RA and loves to meet with students while Harlin loves to create art and help out other students. For more informat...

Send us Fan Mail Melanie Rice, TNE contributor, is joined by NSU police officers, Hayley Goodman and Lt. Dewayne Goad, to talk about campus police. NSU campus police provides a safe environment for students and faculty. They respond to all reports of criminal activity, disturbances, emergencies and calls for service. Not only does campus police provide protection and aid to the NSU community, they...

Send us Fan Mail Payton Holloway, TNE contributor, sits down with Kianna Greene, Los Angeles sophomore, and Chloe Walker, Tulsa freshman, who are a part of the Sassy Hawks squad for NSU. Tune in to learn more of what it means to be a Sassy Hawk, what they stand for and their auditions. Also, discussions about juggling school, work and life while being in the group and how they try to overcome cert...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Hawk Talk, Peyton Hudson speaks with Dr. Robyn Pursley, assistant dean in the College of Liberal Arts, and Meg Hooks, Santa Rosa, California senior, about the production of "A Bad Year for Tomatoes." The farcical comedy will be performed Dec. 1-4 at the NSU Playhouse. Get your tickets at GoRiverhawksTickets.com. For more information, visit https://...

Send us Fan Mail Russell Bell, TNE contributor, sits down with Chloe Tyner, Native American Student Association president, and Vivian Howerton, NASA secretary, to discuss what the association provides for students and events coming up for the semester.  NASA works to welcome all students into their association and to teach them about the different native tribes around NSU. Each semester, they hold...

Send us Fan Mail Jason Anderson, TNE contributor, sits down with Bri Buck, student transitions coordinator and Rookie Bridge Camp adviser, to discuss the fun-filled student orientation program RBC and her vision as the new adviser. RBC strives to include all types of students and provide an environment of acceptance to help them adapt to college life and get to know other students before classes b...

Send us Fan Mail Julia Childers, TNE contributing writer, sits down with Chelise Kirby and Felise Kirby, student leaders of Impressions Dance Company, to talk about everything IDC, including but not limited to auditions, weekly rehearsals and the recital.  IDC is a student-lead organization on campus that provides students with a space to freely express themselves through dance. They hold a recita...