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Sarah Enders: OU Alum and Writer for Team Liquid

日本語翻訳者 NIHONGO HONYAKUSHA - This means Japanese Translator and it is just one of the many things Sarah "LiquidSenders" Enders does for Team Liquid, an esports team filled with world-renown players like Double Lift, Nemo, and Hungrybox. Enders's day to…

Matthew ViriyapahMarch 1, 2019

Misc.Spotlights

Loot & XP: Norman’s Getaway for Gamers

Nestled on the corner of 24th and Main, Loot & XP is Norman's only board game cafe. With over hundreds of games and over a 100 RPG books, there is something for every gamer, casual or veteran. Loot & XP…

Bailey BrownJanuary 29, 2019

Event Coverage News Our Teams Spotlights

WELCOME BACK SOONERS!! SPRING PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW (Spring 2019 Edition – Developing)

This past semester we joined forces with Sooner Smash Brothers to become a single entity, we entered into intercollegiate competition development in Smash Ultimate and Melee, and we gained Competitive Club status which made us an officially licensed and endorsed…

Mike "Moog" AguilarJanuary 14, 2019

News Spotlights

WE ARE EVOLVING! THE NEXT STAGE IS HERE!

November 2018 signifies a milestone in our developmental journey. It is the 24 month anniversary of my start in the development of this at OU!! We gained approval from OU IT for departmental sponsorship back in August 2018, but due…

Mike "Moog" AguilarNovember 30, 2018

Event Coverage Hearthstone League of Legends Overwatch Rocket League Smash Spotlights

OSU vs OU: Traditions Evolved, Rivalries Maintained!

This whole month we are dedicating our programming and any fundraising to Extra Life. Extra Life unites thousands of gamers around the world to play games in support of their local Children's Miracle Network Hospital. Since its inception in 2008, Extra Life…

Mike "Moog" AguilarNovember 5, 2018

Author's Opinions Moog's Corner Spotlights

Moog’s Corner – EP2: Lessons Along the Way Pt.1

"Lessons Along the Way" will be a subsection of my overall blog where I talk specifically about moments of enlightenment, opinions on industry news, and very specific experiences I've had that have kept me agile, evolving, and realistic along the…

Mike "Moog" AguilarOctober 11, 2018

Moog's Corner Spotlights

Moog’s Corner – EP1: Hello! I am Moog and Here is How This All Started

Hello world! My name is Michael "Moog" Aguilar and I am the Lead Advisor of the currently named Esports Association at The University of Oklahoma. I told myself that a year after we formally created the organization I would start…

Mike "Moog" AguilarOctober 3, 2018

Spotlights

It’s Back to School Time!! Let’s Dive Right In! Mixers, Giveaways, and a Meet & Greet, Oh My……

It's back to school weekend at The University of Oklahoma and we thought we'd break the ice for all of our students returning back or coming for the first time to campus. Last year we spent a lot of time…

Mike "Moog" AguilarAugust 15, 2018

Misc.Spotlights

We’re the News Team

Welcome to a new school year Sooners! Let us introduce ourselves. We are the writers of Sooner Esports. The name is Stingray Schuller, yes, Stingray. I am a transfer student from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) pursuing…

Bailey BrownAugust 14, 2018

Spotlights

Welcome to The 2018-2019 School Year Sooners!

Starting today at 5PM CST we will reopen the general application to the org for OU students across the Norman, HSC, and Tulsa campuses. After concluding our first school year of infrastructure development we took a small break over the…

Mike "Moog" AguilarJuly 16, 2018

Author's Opinions Event Coverage Spotlights

SoonerCon 27

It's convention season. With thousands attending big conventions like E3, San Diego, and Denver Comic Con, and others later this summer, it can be hard here in Oklahoma to not be a little jealous. You may be thinking that Oklahoma…

Bailey BrownJune 26, 2018

Author's Opinions Event Coverage Spotlights

Esports Governance: Not as Simple as Yes or No

When we created this media outlet as a journalistic practicum we set out to not only share some of our culture and interests but also educate our region in the landscape of our topic. This can pertain to trends, politics,…

Mike "Moog" AguilarMay 25, 2018

Spotlights

Your Guide to Video Game Terms

As high consumers in the video game industry, we are constantly exposed to lingo associated with different games and the terminology in gaming. But we understand that a lot of our audience may not know what we're talking about a lot…

Bailey BrownMay 21, 2018

Our Teams Rocket League Spotlights

Rocket League – Just Soccer With Cars?

Everyone dreads that question from their parent or relative: “What’s that game you’re playing?” It’s almost impossible to answer, especially to our out-of-touch Baby Boomer parents whose last video game was Ms. Pac-Man. Some games have it easier. Counter-Strike: Global…

David KaucicMay 14, 2018

Overwatch Spotlights

Spotlight: Callie Simonton

To the University of Oklahoma, she's classified as a Film and Media Studies major. To the Esports community, she's much more than that. Callie began playing Overwatch since it was first released in 2016 and is a Top 100 Mercy. She's…

Bailey BrownMay 11, 2018

Spotlights

May the 4th Be With You: A Brief Breakdown of Star Wars Games

Star Wars is without a doubt one of the most successful movie franchises to date. But did you know it is also one of the most successful video game franchises as well? They've been around since the early 1980s, from the…

Bailey BrownMay 4, 2018

Spotlights

Letter from The Editor: What and Who is Sooner Esports?

In October of 2017, our advisor held a general meeting to create interest around esports at OU. In a very long presentation, he mentioned looking for a high council (what we call our leadership. CAUSE WE'RE NERDS!) to help him…

Bailey BrownApril 2, 2018

Spotlights

Upcoming Spotlights Section

This page will house all of our spotlight pieces. We want to promote cool players and other personas in the gaming industry, believe it or not, there are a ton in Oklahoma! Check this out often, because we love highlighting…

Bailey BrownApril 1, 2018

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Sarah Enders: OU Alum and Writer for Team Liquid

Loot & XP: Norman’s Getaway for Gamers

WE ARE EVOLVING! THE NEXT STAGE IS HERE!

OSU vs OU: Traditions Evolved, Rivalries Maintained!

Moog’s Corner – EP2: Lessons Along the Way Pt.1

Moog’s Corner – EP1: Hello! I am Moog and Here is How This All Started

It’s Back to School Time!! Let’s Dive Right In! Mixers, Giveaways, and a Meet & Greet, Oh My……

We’re the News Team

Welcome to The 2018-2019 School Year Sooners!

SoonerCon 27

Esports Governance: Not as Simple as Yes or No

Your Guide to Video Game Terms

Rocket League – Just Soccer With Cars?

Spotlight: Callie Simonton

May the 4th Be With You: A Brief Breakdown of Star Wars Games

Letter from The Editor: What and Who is Sooner Esports?

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