Interviews

Student Spotlight: Jonas Wollman

Jonas “daemondragoon” Wollman has been with OU ECCI for a long time, and he’s seen some incredible changes during his time at OU. Wollman, a…

Will EdmondsMay 5, 2026

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Rylan B.: Substitute to Captain of Rivals B Team

To be the ideal team player, a framework created by author Patrick Lencioni, a person needs to be humble, hungry, and smart. To work well…

Emily PerezApril 28, 2026

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Splatoon’s Revival in OU Esports

The “Splatoon” series has had a rocky introduction to the University of Oklahoma’s Esports roster. In June of 2025, the “Splatoon 3” team at OU…

Leo KalejaiyeApril 2, 2026

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Student Spotlight: Matt Nguyen

Through his time at OU, Matt Nguyen has exemplified the OU Esports & Co-Curricular Innovation (OU ECCI) spirit of community. Though he only recently joined…

Nora ReeseMarch 26, 2026

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From Sub to Assistant Coach: Hunter Chavez

For an OU ECCI leadership success story, look no further than Hunter “Partyse” Chavez as assistant coach for the OU “Apex Legends” esports team. A…

Kate LeachMarch 25, 2026

Departmental News iRacing Our Teams Student Spotlights

Student Spotlight: Mario Merenda

Mario Merenda was a senior in high school when he first played with an iRacing collegiate team through a loophole. The college series only needed…

Patrick WoodleyMarch 24, 2026

Interviews Marvel Rivals News Our Teams

Why Promoting A “Work Hard” Culture is Critical to Team Growth

Student-led gaming has a long history at the University of Oklahoma. Through the rebrands and overhauls, the OU Gaming Club has maintained one unified mission…

Parker VintMarch 13, 2026

Interviews

Freshman Showcase: Logan Marshall

“Who can say what's poetry and what isn't?” (Orpheus, 1950)Logan “snugpig” Marshall is a student from Edmond, Oklahoma, and is a lover of all things…

Matt NguyenFebruary 5, 2026

Interviews News Our Teams

Shattering the Stereotype of the “Lazy Gamer”

One of the strongest stereotypes of gamers is that we are lazy and spend all of our time playing video games. However, one OU freshman…

Nora ReeseDecember 15, 2025

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Student Spotlight: Sam Graziano

Sam “SAMaritan” Graziano has been nothing short of a pillar in OU Esports & Co-CurricularInnovation since he joined the organization. His time as the Production…

Will EdmondsDecember 9, 2025

Interviews News Student Spotlights

Student Spotlight: Parker Vint

Parker Vint is a student from Edmond, Oklahoma, and is stewardship personified. Vint spent his educational career exploring his interests and finding a passion for…

Emily PerezDecember 2, 2025

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Senior Spotlight: Joshua Riesenberg

For OU ECCI competitive manager Josh “Thumper” Riesenberg, his journey through university and OU Esports has been, and will continue to be, a winding journey…

ecciDecember 23, 2024

Departmental News Student Spotlights

Senior Spotlight: Jack Lederman

Jack Lederman is a student with several passions and the courage to explore different interests. He serves the News and Media team within OU Esports…

Cameron JohnstonDecember 5, 2024

Departmental News Interviews

William Fisackerly: OU Esports’ Newest Addition

Dr. William Fisackerly—Fisack, as he’s known online—is the newest member of the OU Esports team. A passionate lecturer and researcher, Fisackerly strengthens the OU Esports…

Ethan FridayOctober 15, 2024

Departmental News Interviews Student Spotlights

Senior Spotlight: Kaleb Slawson

OU Esports has been an incredibly positive influence on Kaleb “Slawdini” Slawson, captain of the Super Smash Bros. team, Super Smash Bros. ambassador, and former…

ecciMay 3, 2024

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Senior Spotlight: Katlyn Don Carlos

Looking forward to her future, Katlyn Don Carlos fondly reflected on her time on the Media & News team and how working with the team…

ecciApril 12, 2024

Departmental News Student Spotlights

Student Spotlight: Silas Bales

Silas Bales, the media and news coordinator, uses the tags “sibales1” and “m6+2” depending on if you follow his fire Twitter account or are playing…

Genevieve BackesMay 11, 2023

Departmental News Student Spotlights

Student Spotlight: Kristine Nguyen

Editor's Note: Nguyen uses she/they pronouns, both are used in this article.Uyen-Nhu Kristine “Kwinunk” Nguyen (she/they), who serves as the senior marketing coordinator, is a…

ecciMay 8, 2023

Departmental News Interviews Student Spotlights

Student Spotlight: Jacob Ross

OU Esports has given Jacob Ross, Assistant Community Director and senior computer science major, an outlet to express his passions and a place to learn…

ecciApril 6, 2023

Departmental News Interviews Our Partners

K20 and OU Esports Collaboration

Oklahoma public schools statewide have entered into the world of Esports. This has been made possible by organizations around the state providing the resources necessary…

Genevieve BackesJune 2, 2022

Student Spotlight: Jonas Wollman

Rylan B.: Substitute to Captain of Rivals B Team

Splatoon’s Revival in OU Esports

Student Spotlight: Matt Nguyen

From Sub to Assistant Coach: Hunter Chavez

Student Spotlight: Mario Merenda

Why Promoting A “Work Hard” Culture is Critical to Team Growth

Freshman Showcase: Logan Marshall

Shattering the Stereotype of the “Lazy Gamer”

Student Spotlight: Sam Graziano

Student Spotlight: Parker Vint

Senior Spotlight: Joshua Riesenberg

Senior Spotlight: Jack Lederman

William Fisackerly: OU Esports’ Newest Addition

Senior Spotlight: Kaleb Slawson

Senior Spotlight: Katlyn Don Carlos

Student Spotlight: Silas Bales

Student Spotlight: Kristine Nguyen

Student Spotlight: Jacob Ross

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