Alabama makes unprecedented ruling

The decision may have concerning repercussions. The Alabama Supreme Court declared that embryos created through in vitro fertilization are considered children on Feb. 16. The decision was issued after wrongful death cases were brought by three couples who’s frozen embryos were destroyed at a fertility clinic operated by the Center for Reproductive Medicine, P.C. Between […]

Medical school covers tuition in perpetuity

A Bronx medical school receives a $1 billion donation, the largest ever recorded. A longtime professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine is making free tuition available to all students going forward. Ruth Gottesman, a 93-year-old widow of a Wall Street financier, has donated $1 billion to the medical school located in the Bronx. […]

SGA president ousted

Divisive Judicial Council decision splits student body. Co-authored by Adam Porterie and Shelby Hiens Last week, Student Government Association’s Judicial Council ruled that Tasfia Hasin and Athan Lau violated the judicial right to confidentiality in contempt of the judicial court. As a result of this ruling, per SGA Constitution Article IV, both Hasin and Lau […]

Active duty airman self-immolates in protest

Due to current world affairs, Bushnell felt he was forced to act. Aaron Bushnell was a 25-year-old senior airman in the United States Air Force. He spent most of his time behind a desk as he was the cyber-defense operations specialist, according to an Air Force spokesperson. With only two months left on his contract […]

Campus incident leaves students in the dark

Student Union has prolonged closure over threatening messages. The University of Tulsa was put on high alert after a threat was made against campus. At 4:07 p.m. on Friday, students and staff received a message stating, “ACSU is being evacuated. An emergency situation has been reported; authorities are investigating. Stay away from the area.” The […]

Deborah Gist Interviewed

Dr. Gist recounts her history in education and excitement for the future. Armed with a stellar resume and a pristine pair of grey Nike Dunks, Dr. Deborah Gist is ready to make strides in her new position. The former Tulsa Public Schools superintendent began her duties as the senior adviser to President Brad Carson on […]

Oklahoma community mourns

Owasso high schooler dies after relentless attacks from bullies. Owasso Public Schools have come under fire following the death of a non-binary high school student. On Feb. 7, Nex Benedict was involved in an altercation with three other students in an Owasso Public School bathroom. Following some taunting language to Nex about the way they […]

Israel bombs Rafah

Amid tense hostage negotiations, conflict continues. While millions of Americans sat in their living rooms watching the Super Bowl, Israel launched a destructive bombing campaign in the Gaza Strip targeting Rafah, where more than half of Palestine’s population resides. During the breaks between drives, viewers watched an advertisement from the Israeli Government to drum up […]

Owner of Tally’s Cafe pleads guilty

Faced with six counts of larceny, Talal Alame rejects deferred sentence. Down the street from The University of Tulsa campus lies Tally’s Good Food Café, one of the most polarizing food choices when asking the student body. Many swear by the breakfast menu, while others vehemently oppose the diner for its prices and quality. Back […]

Anti-abortion bills introduced

The new House Bills have sparked bipartisan debates in Oklahoma legislature. In a move reflecting the ongoing debate over reproductive rights, Oklahoma’s Republican-dominated legislature has introduced a series of bills aimed at tightening restrictions on abortion access. This has sparked concerns among lawmakers on either side of the aisle and activists alike. House Bill 3216 […]