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Student Spotlight: Jonas Wollman InterviewsNewsStudent Spotlights

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 Edmonds
Will EdmondsMay 5, 2026
Rylan B.: Substitute to Captain of Rivals B Team GamingInterviewsMarvel RivalsUncategorized

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 Perez
Emily PerezApril 28, 2026
Senior Spotlight: Kaori Thomas NewsSpotlights

Senior Spotlight: Kaori Thomas

Kaori Thomas, a Creative Media Production major with a minor in Digital Marketing, graduates this semester as a trailblazer. The very model that makes the…
Leo Kalejaiye
Leo KalejaiyeApril 23, 2026
Giving Day 2026 Recap Event CoverageFund RaisingGiving DayNews

Giving Day 2026 Recap

On April 14, 2026, OU ECCI brought its A-game for Giving Day, bringing back the tradition of the 24-hour livestream for fundraising for the Solidus…
Will Edmonds
Will EdmondsApril 21, 2026
Shattering Stereotypes Vol. II ft. Richard Huynh CSGONewsOur TeamsSpotlights

Shattering Stereotypes Vol. II ft. Richard Huynh

The stereotype of gamers is that we spend all our time gaming to the detriment of all else. Learn about Richard “ijneB” Huynh, a stellar…
Nora Reese
Nora ReeseApril 8, 2026
Splatoon’s Revival in OU Esports Competitive NewsDepartmental NewsGamingInterviews

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 Kalejaiye
Leo KalejaiyeApril 2, 2026
Student Spotlight: Matt Nguyen Departmental NewsOur PartnersResearchStudent Spotlights

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 Reese
Nora ReeseMarch 26, 2026
From Sub to Assistant Coach: Hunter Chavez Competitive NewsDepartmental NewsInterviewsOur Teams

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 Leach
Kate LeachMarch 25, 2026
Student Spotlight: Mario Merenda Departmental NewsiRacingOur TeamsStudent 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 Woodley
Patrick WoodleyMarch 24, 2026
Why Promoting A “Work Hard” Culture is Critical to Team Growth InterviewsMarvel RivalsNewsOur 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 Vint
Parker VintMarch 13, 2026
Double Win for Marvel Rivals Teams Competitive NewsEvent CoverageMarvel RivalsOur Teams

Double Win for Marvel Rivals Teams

On Wednesday, February 25th, the OU Marvel Rivals Collegiate Varsity and B-Team pumped out dual wins. I had the chance to speak with Malekai “Bean”…
Patrick Woodley
Patrick WoodleyMarch 4, 2026
Marvel Rivals B Team Comeback Competitive NewsMarvel RivalsNewsOur Teams

Marvel Rivals B Team Comeback

On February 16th, I sat down with two members of the OU Esports “Marvel Rivals” B Team to discuss a recent comeback victory following a…
Will Edmonds
Will EdmondsFebruary 24, 2026
OU ECCI Hosts Spring All Development Meeting Departmental NewsEvent CoverageNews

OU ECCI Hosts Spring All Development Meeting

On Saturday, February 7th, OU Esports & Co-Curricular Innovation (OU ECCI) held the first annual Spring All Development meeting for its members in Adams Hall…
Will Edmonds
Will EdmondsFebruary 10, 2026
Freshman Showcase: Logan Marshall 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 Nguyen
Matt NguyenFebruary 5, 2026
Shattering the Stereotype of the “Lazy Gamer” InterviewsNewsOur 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 Reese
Nora ReeseDecember 15, 2025
Student Spotlight: Sam Graziano InterviewsNewsStudent Spotlights

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 Edmonds
Will EdmondsDecember 9, 2025
Student Spotlight: Parker Vint InterviewsNewsStudent 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 Perez
Emily PerezDecember 2, 2025
Alumni Advisory Board Hosts Leadership Workshop Departmental NewsEvent CoverageNewsSpotlights

Alumni Advisory Board Hosts Leadership Workshop

On Saturday, November 8th, the OU Esports & Co-Curricular Innovation Alumni Advisory Board held a workshop for student leaders within the organization. The attendees represented…
Kate Leach
Kate LeachNovember 25, 2025
The Gamertags of Sooner Esports Departmental NewsNews

The Gamertags of Sooner Esports

In the world of esports, “gamertags” are used to distinguish players from each other in a way that speaks to them as an individual. Names…
Patrick Woodley
Patrick WoodleyNovember 13, 2025
OU Business Professor Attends League of Legends Tournament Departmental NewsNewsOur PartnersTravel

OU Business Professor Attends League of Legends Tournament

Few events draw a gaming crowd like esports matches, and the League of Legends Championship of the Americas was no exception. The event, which took…
Will Edmonds
Will EdmondsOctober 9, 2025
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  • Student Spotlight: Matt NguyenMarch 26, 2026
  • From Sub to Assistant Coach: Hunter ChavezMarch 25, 2026
  • Student Spotlight: Mario MerendaMarch 24, 2026
  • Why Promoting A “Work Hard” Culture is Critical to Team GrowthMarch 13, 2026
  • Double Win for Marvel Rivals TeamsMarch 4, 2026
  • Marvel Rivals B Team ComebackFebruary 24, 2026
  • OU ECCI Hosts Spring All Development MeetingFebruary 10, 2026
  • Freshman Showcase: Logan MarshallFebruary 5, 2026
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About The Sooner Esports Media Outlet

This media outlet is a product of student journalistic practicum from our Creative Content program. It is focused on covering departmental news for OU ECCI as well as fixate on our competition, also referred to as "esports", program.

From reporting on upcoming seasons, spotlighting students across the program, providing perspective on competitive culture, and showcasing our teams in sanctioned competitions, the Sooner Esports media outlet serves as our process to grow student journalists and media specialists through the lens of esports narratives and context.

About The University of Oklahoma Esports & Co-Curricular Innovation Department (ECCI)

You can learn more at OU.EDU/ESPORTS.

© 2026 Sooner Esports. An OU Esports & Co-Curricular Innovation Media Outlet.

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