Updated as of 5:40 p.m., Oct. 3, 2019. On Sept. 19, Provost Levit introduced an offer to the Faculty Senate from the Board: an alternative path to True Commitment. The Faculty Senate and their assorted committees would be given 30 days to provide a substitute plan and prevent True Commitment from taking effect. In order […]
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Mass shooting solution: Ban people
Banning guns is out of the question, so obviously we should ban any and all targets. Congress, in its ultimate wisdom, has found a way to preserve the safety of the public. A new series of laws passed by Congress aims to prevent mass shootings by getting rid of large crowds. This means no concerts, […]
Women in Business club celebrate female entrepreneurship
This campus organization promotes women in the workplace by inviting local businesswomen to speak year- round. Sept. 22 will mark National Business Women’s Day, which marks the establishment of the American Business Women’s Association by Hilary Bufton, Jr. The holiday, officially recognized by Congress in 1983 and proclaimed by Ronald Reagan in 1986, honors the […]
Streaming services are evolving, but getting more complex
Of all the new streaming services coming in the next few years, Disney+ raises the most questions. Whenever you ask someone what their current favorite TV show is, it is almost always a show that is not actually aired on television. No, usually it is a Netflix original or an Amazon Prime original; something streamed […]
Hong-Kong protests against governmental authoritarianism
The extradition bill was written to counter a heinous crime; its other intentions are less admirable. On Feb. 2, 2019, while TU students returned from vacations and made their way into the groove of the spring semester, the city of Hong Kong erupted into chaos over a new extradition bill entering their legislative body. This […]
Trump’s antics during Dorian a reminder of larger problems
The bickering between weather services should worry us when other disasters occur. It all began on Sunday, Sept.1 when Donald Trump went on Twitter to warn the American audience about Hurricane Dorian. In his tweet, the president wrote: “In addition to Florida – South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia and Alabama, will most likely be hit […]
Wallows and Remo Drive bring energy to Cain’s Ballroom
Indie rock band with Netflix star frontman performs in Tulsa on last leg of their first full-length tour. High energy, fun atmosphere, killer guitar riffs: three key ingredients to a fantastic concert, and Wallows had them all. On Thursday, Sept. 12, Wallows, an up-and-coming indie/alternative rock band from California, performed for the first time in […]
Alternative rock bands promote “Hella Mega Tour”
Green Day, Weezer and Fall Out Boy reveal upcoming tour with releases of new music and tweets. Fans of Green Day, Fall Out Boy and Weezer have been on the edges of their seats waiting for an announcement. On Sept. 6, a user on Reddit posted a picture of a flyer that had the three […]
“The Edge” radio station announces Black Friday concert
Blue October, The 1975, Wilderado, K. Flay, and Catfish and the Bottleman set to perform at BOK in November. November may seem far away, with midterms, essays and several weeks of class with that guy that will not stop talking or standing in your way. But for those who plan to stay (or are stuck) […]
BROCKHAMPTON’s “GINGER” brings emotional intensity
BROCKHAMPTON’s newest album incorporates religious themes, diversifying the group’s sound Last week, America’s favorite boy band released their second studio album (and fifth overall), “GINGER.” In BROCKHAMPTON’s series of soul-filled, rap-centered albums, “GINGER” is by far their most artistic endeavor yet. Spiritual themes dominate the track list, evident in “NO HALO,” “IF YOU PRAY RIGHT” […]