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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 of OU Esports, and this event showcases it is alive…

Derek SnowNovember 8, 2019

Event Coverage Spotlights

Super Bit Wars 7

Super Bit Wars reached new heights this year with the highest amount of attendants to ever come to the event. “It was the largest event in OK gaming that I know of,” said Pooyan “Rice,” one of the tourney organizers. The event took place all day, March 30th. And players…

Bailey BrownApril 2, 2019

Event Coverage Interviews Smash Spotlights

Super Bit Wars 7 Preview

With Super Bit Wars coming soon at the end of this month, I sat down and talked with some of the tournament organizers who have been putting on this annual event, which currently has games like Smash Ultimate and Street Fighter and about 300 attendees. Pooyan or 'Rice' is the…

Bailey BrownMarch 19, 2019

Breaking News Event Coverage Interviews News

Talking with MVD, Smash Ultimate player

Pro Smasher Jestise Negron or more commonly known as MVD has been a regular face at Sooner Smash Dojo here in Norman, especially since the arrival of the newest iteration in the franchise, Smash Ultimate. For those who don't know, MVD is a transplant from Florida. He moved with another prominent…

Matthew ViriyapahFebruary 8, 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 club at OU effectively making our name The OU Esports…

Mike "Moog" AguilarJanuary 14, 2019

Author's Opinions Misc.

Relaxation Suggestions Continued

I will be adding on some of my own opinions to the article already started by one of our great writers, Courtney Johnson. These are just some of the games I consider to be very relaxing and usually play during some of the most stressful times of my life: 1.Crash…

Alex SigmanDecember 6, 2018

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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 has raised more than $40 million for sick and injured…

Mike "Moog" AguilarNovember 5, 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 building and growing relationships on every front. Now it's time…

Mike "Moog" AguilarAugust 15, 2018

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