Arctic Monkeys — “Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not” When I was 13, I had specific images of England in mind: girls with scribbled, smoky eyeliner, ashing what was left of their cigarettes, moody skies and faded brick landscapes, the intangible spirit of rock, whatever fostered the Clash, the Smiths and the […]
Author: Anna Johns
Australian wildfires devastate wildlife, unclear if new rain will help
The fires in Australia have burnt the equivalent area of South Korea or Portland, according to The Guardian. Sparking outrage and ecological concerns, the ongoing Australian wildfires are part of the country’s worst fire seasons on record. As of this week, the Australian Broadcasting Company reports the damage has so far totaled to 24 million […]
Gerard Clancy and Rattus rattus
Intrepid journalist Anna Johns and Adam Walsh (the other one) uncover the cheesy truth behind the no confidence vote last Thursday. Upon last week’s discovery of Doctor Geronimo Clancy using hangman chalkings to steal his students’ souls, possessed by the Great Old One Azathoth, we, the intrepid duo of Anna Johns and the other one, […]
Women’s health data collaborative analyzes problems
Emma Swepston from Metriarch, a women’s health data collaborative, talks about the “uncomfortable” subject of women’s health. The George Kaiser Family Foundation founded Take Control Initiative (TCI) to improve access to contraception and reproductive health education. The group expands services to offer equitable access to contraceptive methods that are best for each individual and family. […]
Emos endure TikTok e-boy invasion
A factionalized emo group is tested by a new age of alt kids. Located in Nebraska, the Cult of Unbelievers inspires a dwindling punk pop, self-proclaimed emo fanbase with a simple message: we’ll carry on. Members are clad in Hot Topic band merchandise with striped long-sleeves and chipped black nails. It’s a union, the group […]
Beware Clancy and his hanged men
Intrepid super sleuths Anna Johns and Adam Walsh dive into a neo-gothic caper involving a university president, sidewalk chalk and several missing frat boys. Students and faculty alike are being baffled by a sudden influx of chalk drawings, characterized by their child-like penmanship and the lack of understanding of how a person normally reads — […]
Support for survivors during Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is a time for students to educate themselves on patterns of abuse and how to keep themselves and their peers safe. October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a chance for survivors and advocates alike to raise awareness to the topic of domestic abuse and its effects on victims. Several national organizations, like Take […]
International student enrollment notably down
With the overall national enrollment of international students falling, TU has taken a hit as well. According to the Tulsa World, international students at TU have gone from “20 percent enrollment a few years ago to 12 percent this year” and may be around 10 percent this fall. The sharp decline has affected TU in […]
New scientific developments in study of “no homo”
It’s now easier than ever to give an honest kiss to your homie with no one batting an eye. Whether it is whispered wistfully or delivered arrogantly followed by a slap to the ass, saying “no homo,” by all accounts, is the centerpiece that ties all of mankind together. Gone are the days of aggressively […]
No UK trade deal with the EU unless Johnson changes course
As we near Oct. 31, the U.K. must make a decision or face the consequences of a no-deal Brexit. Headline: No UK trade deal with the EU unless Johnson changes course U.K. leaving E.U. without trade deal unless Johnson changes course. Deck: As we near Oct. 31, the U.K. must make a decision or face […]