The bill would make Daylight Saving Time permanent in the U.S. year-round. The Sunshine Protection Act was passed in the Senate with unanimous consent on March 15. This bill will end the commonly hated practice of changing the clocks twice a year and make Daylight Saving Time permanent across the country — if it survives […]
Month: March 2022
Man with genetically modified pig heart dies
David Bennett lived with the heart of a genetically modified pig for two months before dying of unknown causes. David Bennett, the first man to receive a heart transplant from a genetically modified pig, died earlier this month. 57-year-old Bennett survived for two months with the heart transplant until finally passing on. Bennett was terminally […]
Tom Brady officially “un-retires” and returns to Buccaneers
Commentary editor Logan Guthrie discusses Brady’s possible trade to Miami after canceling his retirement. “This is difficult for me to write, but here it goes: I am not going to make that competitive commitment anymore. I have loved my NFL career, and now it is time to focus my time and energy on other things […]
Lia Thomas’ championship performance causes uproar
Spectators argue whether Thomas should be able to compete with women, says sports writer Ben Bowdon. The NCAA Women’s Swimming National Championships were hosted by Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Georgia, from March 16-19. University of Virginia won the competition for the second year in a row, while Stanford University fell shortly behind. 13 out of […]
Deshaun Watson traded to Browns despite sexual assault allegations
Cleveland Browns agree to take Watson with his current civil cases, says sports editor Callie Hummel. With the Cleveland Browns picking up the problem-infected Deshaun Watson, Houston has been given six new draft picks for the first three rounds of the NFL draft. Watson has been the Brown star quarterback since the Houston Texans picked […]
Vouchers bill defeat a win for education
Funding unaccountable private institutions would be detrimental to Oklahoma public schools. Last Wednesday, March 23, the Oklahoma Senate failed to pass Senate Bill 1647, titled the “Oklahoma Empowerment Act.” The bill would have given qualifying Oklahoma students the ability to opt out of public school enrollment and instead receive funds to spend on education-related expenses. […]
Podcast corner
Podcasts might be the thing you need to find motivation and solidarity in challenging times. The end of the semester is drawing near and that means many things. On one hand, there are a bunch of exciting end of year events like Spring Fest and graduation. On the other hand, there are the less fun […]
Are TU Instagram accounts worth your time?
Writer Margaret Laprarie rates TU Instagram accounts on their relevancy, aesthetic and influence. If you’re a TU student with an Instagram account, you’ve probably received a random follow (or even a feature!) from one of the many TU-related Instagrams that have appeared over the last several months. There seems to be no rhyme or reason […]
Weezer’s “SZNZ: Spring” EP offers optimism
The first of four seasonal EP releases, Weezer’s “SZNZ: Spring” delivers upbeat songs inspired by Vivaldi’s “Spring” movement. Earlier this month, Weezer announced their plan to release four EPs, each one coordinating with the change of season. The first EP of the tetralogy, “SZNZ: Spring,” released on the spring equinox, March 20. In an Instagram […]
TU’s Springfest headliner announced: your mom
Yes, you read correctly. Your mother will headline this year’s Springfest. Springfest is an incredibly important annual tradition on TU campus as the event is usually well-attended and well-received—and it’s the only time that students actually pay any attention to whatever Student Association does. Feeling the pressure for this year’s festival, SA tirelessly deliberated and […]