With almost 150 ballot measures being considered statewide, it can be hard to keep track. In 2024, voters around the country will decide on around 150 statewide ballot measures. These ballot measures will allow voters to decide on bills, propositions and state constitutional amendments directly, circumventing the state legislature. These ballot measures can range in […]
Month: September 2024
Harris’ lack of platform
Kamala Harris’ campaign does not fully show or evidence all of her policies. After Joe Biden dropped out of the election and Kamala Harris was certified as the Democratic nominee on the final day of the Democratic National Convention, democrats began the search for her platform and policies. However, until just recently, her stance on […]
Tulsa Juvenile Detention Center threatens closure
Tulsa Juvenile Detention Center receives ultimatum to correct illegal and negligent activity. The Tulsa County Family Center for Juvenile Justice is a juvenile detention center that holds teenagers accused of crimes before trial. In the past two years, allegations of extreme misconduct by staff and extreme mistreatment of residents have arisen. On July 31, The […]
TU’s freshmen settle in
Freshmen describe how they are feeling about the new year. On Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, this year’s freshmen moved onto campus and began their journey at The University of Tulsa. Students were welcomed by peer mentors, faculty and staff. Following their move-in, freshmen had four days of StartTU Orientation. Led by peer mentors, the new […]
Tulsa Juvenile Detention Center is under fire
It should never be allowed to operate again. The Tulsa County Family Center for Juvenile Justice was given an ultimatum with a two month deadline: change or be shut down for good. And as the deadline approaches — set for the end of this month — you cannot help but wonder if two months can […]
Hurricane Draw Oral Roberts in Mayor’s Cup
Sports writer Victor Ratliff says the Golden Hurricane Soccer stadium erupted in cheers Tuesday night. Hurricane Soccer Stadium was the place to be Tuesday night, as the 26th Mayor’s Cup Match between cross-town rivals Oral Roberts University and The University of Tulsa proved to be a nailbiter through all ninety minutes, eventually ending in a […]
Golden Hurricane shuts down No. 22 Arkansas
Sports editor Jaralynn Tammi Morellano says Tulsa had a strong start but the Hogs fought back. The University of Tulsa women’s volleyball team had Donald W. Reynolds Center in an eruption of cheers as it prevailed over the No. 22 Arkansas Razorbacks in a stretched-out, five-set battle. This win over a nationally ranked team is […]
Prepare for the Career Fair
Some information students should know for a successful Career Fair visit. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, Sept. 25 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Reynolds Center for TU’s Fall Cane Career Fair. As many students are well aware the job-searching and connecting event is approaching soon with over 100 employers, around 300 to 500 […]
10 on-campus cooking tips
Sometimes, you just need a home-cooked meal. Eating while living on campus can be a real pain, and many of us just need to have a home-cooked meal occasionally. Unfortunately, it can be really daunting to try to maintain everything you need for cooking on campus. Whether that is ingredients, equipment, facilities or time, many […]
Get to Know a Club
Get to know a club is a column where students can read about the different clubs on campus and what they do. Hidden deep within the walls of Kendall Hall lies Studio 151, TU’s student-led podcast club. Recently, the organization held its first general body meeting where co-directors Avery Jamerson and Betty Lam explained what […]