Student writer Zach Short covers all the last-minute wheeling and dealing in men’s pro basketball. Compared to the drama last summer, this year’s trade deadline week was relatively calm save for a few noteworthy moves. As is in tune with years past, teams moved around role players to assist their superstars as they head into […]
Month: February 2020
Chiefs win the Super Bowl, end drought
Student writer A. C. Boyle celebrates Kansas City’s stunning win over the 49ers, a victory that ended a 50-year losing streak for the franchise. On Sunday, Feb. 2, the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV, coming from behind 10 with only seven minutes left to win by a score […]
New WNBA contract to benefit female athletes
Student journalist Zack Long covers how and why the new deal will bring women’s sports closer to equality with men’s sports. The start of the new year brought about a new agreement between the WNBA and the players union. This new agreement has the potential to make a large impact on both the women of […]
Racism and myths dominated coronavirus coverage
Americans should remember that the flu is a more destructive disease than the current corona strain. Last week, University of Tulsa Vice Provost for Global Engagement sent out an email alerting campus that in light of the level 3 travel advisory that the United States Department of State issued, TU would be restricting travel to […]
“Just Mercy” tackles racism in the prison system
“Just Mercy” tells the true story of a lawyer trying to acquit a man on death row. Films that tell a great story are easy to find. Visit any theater in Tulsa and whatever you choose will likely offer one. But a film that tells a true story, a story that is little discussed and […]
The Indie Spirit Awards celebrate diversity and creativity
A viewing party hosted by Circle Cinema for this award show brought movie-lovers together. On Saturday, Feb. 8, Cinema Circle hosted a party for the Independent Spirit Awards. This award event only celebrated the achievements of small, independent movies. Although each one was small in production value, they were not small in strong acting, writing […]
Point-Counterpoint: By acquitting Trump, GOP complicit in his abuse of power
By not calling witnesses, this impeachment lacked the due process of previous cases. Many could have correctly guessed the results of President Trump’s impeachment before the two articles indicting the 45th president officially made it out of the House of Representatives, but the shameful way that the trial was conducted does not bode well for […]
Feminist only watches male-centric anime
Women are often degraded in anime. The solution? Just watch shows without women! When I began watching anime, I was around 14 years old. I knew of “Cardcaptor Sakura” and some good old timey animes, but nothing that was really trending or popular. I didn’t really know what I was gravitating towards in popular anime, […]
Eye on the World 2/10/20
Impact of Brexit on EU extradition treaties Following the official confirmation of Brexit, an 11-month transition period began. Throughout the duration of this period, typical EU rules, such as border regulations and inspections, would be softened for the U.K. However, on Feb. 1 three countries — Austria, Germany and Slovenia — confirmed that these exceptions […]
Australian Minister of Sports resigns
Student writer Zach Short details the politics and complicated implications of the Bridget McKenzie’s wrongdoings, and how they were dealt with. They say the brightest flames burn the quickest, and such seems to be the case with Australia’s newly-resigned senator Bridget McKenzie. The relatively young politician shot to prominence quickly in the Australian nationality crisis […]