Before you read any further, you should know a bit about me. My name is Rob; I’m a sophomore here…
Improve TU: Major in African-American Studies would cover Tulsa’s racial history
Today, the Greenwood district of downtown Tulsa resembles nothing of its former self. Many Tulsans would be surprised to learn…
Improve TU: Hold student leaders accountable
For the past year I have served as your Student Association President, which has been an incredible privilege. Thanks for…
Improve TU: Political disengagement in Okla. breaks government
Oklahoma has been getting a lot of negative attention for its lack of civic engagement. Last week, Washington Post columnist…
Improve TU: Students should be able to donate leftover dining dollars to charity
Every August, students have the opportunity of attending the annual Activities Fair, in which a variety of campus organizations and…
Indiana’s RFRA safeguards freedom, not anti-LGBT discrimination
Recently Indiana passed a Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), resulting in a huge backlash. Opponents criticize it for allegedly being…
I think that I shall never see a thing as lovely as thou, Tree
Tree, Thou wast but one of my loves—but never the meanest. I passed thee every day on my way to…
TEDx vs. TED: There are only so many ideas worth officially sharing
Giving a TED talk seems to be the height of popular intellectualism. Presenters with the most interesting, creative and thought-provoking…
Improve TU: Rock the Damn Boat!
When we were approaching campus leaders to write for “Improve TU,” we encountered a lot of reluctance among students and…
Improve TU: TU should implement domestic minority outreach programs
The University of Tulsa is wonderfully diverse. You can walk to class and on the way there see students from…