The Panamanian group partnered with TU to bring a new cultural experience to students. As part of the 2019 Spring Fest, TU will host Panamanian drum group Luna Llena de Tambores for an interactive performance. Luna Llena has maintained ties to TU, participating in the Jumpstart TU and Global Scholars program over the past two […]

In a major upset, “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” swept the Oscars and box office. “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” was likely 2018’s biggest surprise success, and its Oscar win was the cherry on top for the best year the webslinger has had in a while. Despite the fact that DC has consistently put out great animated […]

With fantastic costumes and choreography, Tulsa Ballet brings he beloved fairy tale to life Tulsa Ballet’s “The Sleeping Beauty” combined elegant dancing, cool lighting effects and exquisite, colorful costumes to produce the magic of the classic fairy tale come to life. From beginning to end, I was mesmerized and immersed in the production. Choreographed by […]

Two separate lawsuits have brought about conversations over uncredited use of visual art. Ariana Grande and Kendrick Lamar have both been accused of illegally using images by visual artists in two recent plagiarism cases. Within the past year, contemporary artists have brought lawsuits against both these superstars for ripping off their work in music videos. […]

The provocative anti-war film had a screening on campus hosted by the OCH, followed by a Q & A. The Oklahoma Center for Humanities (OCH) organized a screening of Stanley Kubrick’s 1957 film “Paths of Glory,” based on the Humphrey Cobb novel, followed by a discussion with OCH director and Dr. Sean Latham and WWI […]

The reckoning that has come to Hollywood demands that we take greater action than in the past. I’m not entirely sure what justice looks like, particularly when the criminal act is sexual abuse. There is nothing simple about the consequences when it comes to the convoluted manner in which sexual abuse is adjudicated. The main […]

The classic feminist show is a beloved TU tradition, and this year was no exception. Students and faculty directed and acted in a production of “The Vagina Monologues” on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 15–16 in Tyrrell Hall. Director Jessica LaPlant greeted the audience by telling them to put their phones on silent or vibrate — […]

TU Jazz Ensemble gave a rousing Valentine’s Day performance. “I’m regretting taking this article already,” I’m whispering over my right shoulder. It’s 6:50 p.m. and there are about 10 people waiting in the lobby of the LPC. I don’t know why, but we are sitting on a bench taking a couple’s quiz. I love jazz […]

The burgeoning poet returned to Tulsa to read samples of his work. In partnership with the University of Tulsa creative writing department, Eric Ekstrand presented selections from his newest project, a manuscript of compiled poems, at McFarlin Library on Tuesday, Feb. 12. Ekstrand was selected as a 2018 Tulsa Artist Fellow and published his first […]

While not an instant classic, Pedro the Lion’s new album, “Phoenix,” is still worth the listen. After more than 15 years, David Bazan has returned to making music under the name Pedro the Lion with the new album “Phoenix.” I wish I liked it more. Bazan, who has put out music under several different monikers […]