Popular social figure and entertainer Ellen DeGeneres has been under fire recently. DeGeneres has had multiple fans, guests of the show and coworkers come out to speak on the toxic and harsh conditions the show is run under. The show, which has a light-hearted and comedic demeanor, typically consists of games, celebrity interviews, dancing and […]
Month: September 2020
BTS performs “Tiny Desk Home Concert”
NPR has started a series called “Tiny Desk Home Concerts.” The idea is to have popular artists come in and sing a few songs that are stripped down, with more focus on the vocals. The artists also unpack the process behind the creation of the song or the meaning of the lyrics. “Tiny Desk Home […]
“Enola Holmes” shines with terrific acting and stunning directing
“Enola Holmes” is a magnificent film, providing Netflix-watchers with powerful yet emotional acting, stunning directing and a story that will make anyone want to demolish the patriarchy. The titular character is played by Millie Bobby Brown, her brother Sherlock Holmes by Henry Cavill, her other brother Mycroft Holmes by Sam Calflin and introduces Louis Partridge […]
Machine Gun Kelly returns with pop-punk album “Tickets to My Downfall”
I am simply a casual fan of Machine Gun Kelly’s (who I will refer to as his nickname, MGK), but after hearing the very first single for his latest album, one centering on more of a pop-punk feel, I knew that I had to keep up with this release, and I was not disappointed. On […]
TU Clubs adapt to online format
Clubs are a great way to get involved on campus and meet new people that have the same interests as you. There are clubs for just about anything you can think of — sports, academics, outdoor activities, faith, food, video games and community service. The list of possible clubs to join goes on and on. […]
COVID vaccine researchers hope to beat testing period record
At the beginning of the calendar year, researchers in China released the genetic sequence of the Sars-Cov-2 virus, allowing scientists worldwide to begin work on a vaccine. The fastest vaccine development from testing to approval is the mumps vaccine released to the public in 1971 after beginning research in 1967. Countries around the world hope […]
Virtual Symposium on Historical Trauma to feature timely discussions
For the first time in a virtual format, Mental Health Association Oklahoma will host their 2020 Zarrow Symposium on the theme of Healing from Historical Trauma. Over three days, from Sept. 30 – Oct. 2, speakers in disciplines from psychology to history to medicine will lead discussions about several historical issues that continue to affect […]
True Blue Neighbors support student voters
Nov. 4 is rapidly approaching, but there is still time to register to vote or request an absentee ballot before the presidential election. True Blue Neighbors, a TU organization, is a great place to get registered to vote, whether your permanent address is in Oklahoma or another state. “Anyone can walk in and we will […]
In a strange, pandemic U..S. Open, tennis fans get a glimpse at the future of the sport.
As a result of the Wimbledon cancellation over the summer, the last Grand Slam tournament held was the Australian Open as far back as February. Since then, the Association of Tennis Professionals and Women’s Tennis Association have worked on an effective re-start of the season. This made the U..S.. Open momentous as the first Grand […]
MLB: The Race for First Place in the NL West
Southern California — a great place to be if you like the ocean and warm weather, but it is usually not at the center of a rivalry this late in the MLB season. However, as has been the case with much this year, 2020 proves to be different than anyone expected. The past few years, […]