A year in review of some of the finest books from 2018 “Circe” by Madeline Miller: You couldn’t walk through a bookstore without seeing this reimagining of the tale of Circe, a Greek sorceress, famous for her shapeshifting powers that almost trapped Odysseus and his crew on her island forever. But this book is all […]
Author: Hana Saad
Social media creates unique opportunities for political action
Snapchat registering over 400,000 people is emblematic of social media’s ability to mobilize and politicize users. Snapchat has more to offer its users than funny filters or face swaps. During the weeks leading up to the 2018 midterms, the app encouraged its users to begin their voting registration process via Turbovote. It took only two […]
“Wild Man” a lovely, moving performance
The show was part of an initiative to support women in stagewriting and benefited from it greatly. On Nov 9, TU Theatre presented a concert reading of “Wild Man” by K.T. Peterson. The script is the winner of the 2018 WomenWorks competition. WomenWorks is a joint effort between the theatre and creative writing program at […]
Know your candidates: Oklahoma midterm elections 2018
Use the following brief descriptions to inform your vote on Tuesday, Nov. 6. Election day is almost here. Staring down at a ballot full of unfamiliar names is difficult. Take five minutes to read through this list for a run-down on this election’s candidates. Governor Drew Edmondson (D) – Edmondson served in the Navy and […]