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The rocket and the return: Wyatt Flores and the weight of coming home

There’s a certain kind of pressure that comes with going home. It doesn’t come from critics or charts, but from people who remember you before any of the success existed.
The rocket and the return: Wyatt Flores and the weight of coming home
The rocket and the return: Wyatt Flores and the weight of coming home

Wed, Apr 15, 2026

There’s a certain kind of pressure that comes with going home. It doesn’t come from critics or charts, but from people who remember you before any of the success existed.

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Billboard magazine honors OSU’s Greenwood School of Music for fourth year in a row

Mon, Dec 1, 2025

Oklahoma State University's music industry program was first recognized in 2022 for Poke U Records, a student-run record label that gives music industry majors hands-on experience in recording, producing and navigating the music business. Now, four

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Music education student researches composer representation

Tue, Sep 9, 2025

Katelynn Biggs' studies primarily focused on prescribed music lists for high school concert bands in the region. The PMLs are what every student in the state plays when they perform at competitions and, therefore, spend hours and hours with the music

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Stage presence and Mad Libs showcased at Battle of the Bands

Mon, Apr 28, 2025

Oklahoma State University students rocked the stage Friday during the annual Battle of the Bands competition, with "Hello Kitty and Friends" taking home the top prize and "Evil Mad Libs" winning Best Original Song.

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OSU student reflects on ‘American Idol’ appearance after top half finish

Mon, Apr 14, 2025

Skylie Marie Thompson, a marketing junior at Oklahoma State University from Cyril, Oklahoma, recently advanced to Hollywood Week in the competition, fulfilling a childhood dream that started with American Idol-themed birthday parties.

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KOSU's LaCroix makes an impact on the state's music scene

Wed, Dec 18, 2024

In Oklahoma, KOSU plays a pivotal role in community camaraderie. As director of audience and content development for KOSU, Ryan LaCroix, aka the Oklahoma Music Man, manages music events and supports festivals throughout Oklahoma, like the Norman

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‘Punished for Dreaming’ lecture and listening party to take place Oct. 17

Wed, Oct 9, 2024

OSU Libraries presents an unprecedented cultural experience fusing renowned education research, hip hop scholarship, and liberational activism in the heart of Tulsa's Black Wall Street.

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Battle of the Bands gives students opportunity to perform in front of live audience

Mon, Dec 4, 2023

Music Industry students at Oklahoma State University get creative and compete in the fall Battle of the Bands competition.

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Symphony orchestra director wins national award

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

Oklahoma State University's director of Orchestral Studies has claimed one of the top awards in his field for the second time. Dr. Thomas Dickey has received his second Vytautas Marijosius Memorial Award in Orchestral Programming since coming to OSU.

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