Derek Snow, Author at Sooner Esports

OU Gaming Club From the Perspective Of A Non-Gamer

"This past weekend, I had a unique opportunity to participate with the OU Gaming Club." Anita Ly, OU MBA alumna and self-declared non-gamer, shares her perspective as a non-gamer but avid supporter of the OU Esports Department and Gaming Club.…

Derek SnowSeptember 10, 2021

Interviews Spotlights

Student Spotlight: Kara Brightwell

talks about her history with OU Esports, the importance of the organization, and the impact of charity at a local level. Originally a casual member, Kara "Kelbright" Brightwell would become a key player in developing important charitable events and connections.…

Derek SnowMay 13, 2021

News Our Teams Spotlights

Red Bull Campus Clutch Comes to Oklahoma

by Red Bull aims to support university students and elevate them at the worldwide stage.Riot Games’s hit new shooter, Valorant, gets its biggest collegiate tournament yet. Although Valorant is one of the newest esports titles on the scene, it is…

Derek SnowApril 1, 2021

Reviews Video Game Reviews

The Long Drive – Video Review

"It's not a game. It's an experience.Media Member Jared "Fudgey" Leger reviews & discusses The Long Drive, an early access title available now on Steam. It describes itself as a "random generated open world semi-post apocalyptic survival car driving game."…

Derek SnowMarch 17, 2021

Breaking News Local News News Spotlights

BREAKING: OU Esports Announces Solidus Scholarships Starting in 2021

The University of Oklahoma will be offering scholarships for students “as soon as Spring 2021” according to a press release from the university. The press release, originally drafted by Sooner Esports’s own Michela Thompson, posted today announced groundbreaking news for the…

Derek SnowMarch 3, 2021

Interviews Spotlights

Senior Spotlight: President Jasmine Graves

Graves discusses her journey with the club, its future, and the impact OU Esports has had personally -- and on campus. The OU Esports Club began in fall 2017, and so did Jasmine’s journey at OU. The club was still…

Derek SnowFebruary 22, 2021

Breaking News Local News News Spotlights

BREAKING: Equinox Signs Tex, Unveils NOX Performance Academy

are the two big announcements out of Equinox Esports today -- not even mentioning a first stage and an upcoming panel including OU's Mike Aguilar. Equinox Esports, the multi-million dollar start-up in the heart of Oklahoma City, signs the Valorant…

Derek SnowJanuary 27, 2021

Author's Opinions Spotlights

Letter from the Editor: The Endless Worlds Ahead

I found myself in the role of News & Media Director. I was newly minted in a position with only a few folks guiding me and no one else writing for the site. I had zero idea what to expect,…

Derek SnowDecember 17, 2020

Breaking News Local News News Spotlights

EXCLUSIVE – Equinox Esports Facility Tour, Equinox Acquires Smashcade

In an exclusive tour (including interviews) of the Equinox facilities, OU Esports is excited to bring you a video produced by exiting Media Lead Stingray Schuller! As seen in a previous tweet by Equinox, the Zipchair Gaming Chairs are visible,…

Derek SnowDecember 5, 2020

Event Coverage

HSA x OU Among US Event Brings OU Gamers New and Old Together

November the 19th saw a duo emerge to host a community night based around Among Us, a game of tasks, deception, and calling people out for being sus. OU's Honor Student Association (HSA) teamed up with OU Esports Club to…

Derek SnowDecember 2, 2020

Event Coverage

OSU Takes Home First Ebedlam Win 3-2

The weekend of November 15, two fierce rivals, the University of Oklahoma Esports Club and the Gamers of OSU maintained long-standing traditions by facing off head to head once again in the 2020 (remote) edition of Bedlam. Video produced by…

Matthew HurtNovember 24, 2020

Breaking News Local News News

Equinox Esports Sets Sights on First Strike Tournament

takes aim at the Riot Games-sponsored tournament, First Strike. The First Strike regional finals will accept 8 teams, and Equinox is looking to be among them. Equinox Esports, the organization that signed team China Nguyen, is set to continue playing…

Derek SnowNovember 12, 2020

Breaking News Local News News Spotlights

Equinox Esports Signs Valorant Team China Nguyen

was the hashtag listed on the twitter page of China Nguyen, hinting at their recent signing. Now, the wait is over for China Nguyen fans as they are announced to be Equinox's first team. The recently unveiled Equinox Esports LLC.…

Derek SnowOctober 14, 2020

Reviews Video Game Reviews

The Walking Dead Final Season Review

It is clear that the final entry to Telltale's The Walking Dead is serviceable. As a series close to the hearts of many, several felt let down by its end, including myself. But, the final season manages to still have…

Derek SnowOctober 13, 2020

Breaking News Local News News Spotlights

“Equinox Esports” Debuts in OKC!

We're beyond excited to see energies in our state elevate. Today, Equinox Esports reveals itself formally and sets the stage for exciting news to come. As we develop and establish pipelines in multiple topics within gaming and esports, having another…

Derek SnowOctober 12, 2020

News Spotlights

OU Endorses Esports, Names Mike Aguilar Director of Esports

has created a Director of Esports and Co-Curricular Innovation role and appointed Mike “Moog” Aguilar, Lead Advisor for the OU Esports Club, to the position. This makes OU the first Big 12 University to fully endorse an esports program and…

Derek SnowOctober 7, 2020

Breaking News Event Coverage News Our Teams Overwatch Philanthropy

Collegiate Esports Tournament “Battle for Bama” Raises Nearly $1,000 for Covid-19 Relief

in Alabama sees several schools battle across several games while raising money for Covid-19 relief.April 18th and 19th held the first-ever Battle for Bama, a several-platform collegiate esports battle to be crowned the top gaming school in Alabama. Originally meant…

Derek SnowApril 30, 2020

CSGO Event Coverage League of Legends Overwatch Smash Spotlights

OU Edges Out OSU 3-1 in 2019 Esports Bedlam

Video produced by creative team member Zachary Satz two weeks ago in the second annual 2019 Esports Bedlam event. Of four games, OU Esports overtook Gamers of OSU in three of them. This years Ebedlam was hosted on OSU's campus…

Derek SnowDecember 6, 2019

Event Coverage Fund Raising Philanthropy Spotlights

(Fall 2019) OU Esports Extra Life Charity Event Raises $1,712

$1700 for Extra Life, a charity organization that helps fund children's hospitals. The event, "Sooner Extra Life," consisted of two parts: a 24 Twitch stream and an event held at the Tom Love Innovation Hub. Charity is a crucial part…

Derek SnowNovember 8, 2019

Event Coverage Spotlights

Inaugural Red River Clash Brings Split Victories

OU wins LoL 2-0 while UT-Austin wins OW 0-3.A week after the Red River Showdown, October the 18th held an important esports match between OU Esports and Longhorn Gaming (UT Austin). The two teams faced off on the digital field…

Derek SnowOctober 21, 2019

OU Gaming Club From the Perspective Of A Non-Gamer

Student Spotlight: Kara Brightwell

Red Bull Campus Clutch Comes to Oklahoma

The Long Drive – Video Review

BREAKING: OU Esports Announces Solidus Scholarships Starting in 2021

Senior Spotlight: President Jasmine Graves

BREAKING: Equinox Signs Tex, Unveils NOX Performance Academy

Letter from the Editor: The Endless Worlds Ahead

EXCLUSIVE – Equinox Esports Facility Tour, Equinox Acquires Smashcade

HSA x OU Among US Event Brings OU Gamers New and Old Together

OSU Takes Home First Ebedlam Win 3-2

Equinox Esports Sets Sights on First Strike Tournament

Equinox Esports Signs Valorant Team China Nguyen

The Walking Dead Final Season Review

“Equinox Esports” Debuts in OKC!

OU Endorses Esports, Names Mike Aguilar Director of Esports

Collegiate Esports Tournament “Battle for Bama” Raises Nearly $1,000 for Covid-19 Relief

OU Edges Out OSU 3-1 in 2019 Esports Bedlam

(Fall 2019) OU Esports Extra Life Charity Event Raises $1,712

Inaugural Red River Clash Brings Split Victories

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