Tradition is overrated. There is absolutely nothing inherently honorable or appropriate about sticking to customs from a time gone by,…
Breast cancer awareness products are misleading
October is breast cancer awareness month in the United States. The idea behind “raising awareness” is to motivate people to…
Panhandling ban: Criminalizes homelessness, affects charities, harms the general public
Individuals seeking financial support through public means may not be able to do so freely anymore in Oklahoma City. A…
Deportation of Tulsan problematic, unnecessary
Gabriella Portillo’s grandparents sold her into El Salvador’s sex trade when she was a child. She escaped to the United…
TU world record attempt excludes students
TU’s recent world record for the largest human letter could have been a fun event for students and faculty to…
Clinton undeserving of voters’ trust
For most registered voters, Hillary Rodham Clinton needs no introduction. Having served terms as the Secretary of State and US…
Clinton most qualified for President
Although not my first choice for Democratic party nominee, Hillary Clinton is leading many national polls for a reason. Her…
Pharming Doctors: Doctors on pharmaceutical payrolls don’t always have patients’ best interests in mind
Full disclosure: I am a former drug addict. It’s not something many people know, including my family. I began abusing…
Inaction following shootings is unacceptable
Obama smiled as he spoke about the Umpqua Community College mass-shooting that claimed nine victims. It was an angry smile,…
Psychiatrist who maimed patient is in the wrong
As stated in the Hippocratic Oath, “do no harm.” Doctors, including psychiatrists, are not supposed to purposely injure their patients.…