Student Union has prolonged closure over threatening messages. The University of Tulsa was put on high alert after a threat was made against campus. At 4:07 p.m. on Friday, students and staff received a message stating, “ACSU is being evacuated. An emergency situation has been reported; authorities are investigating. Stay away from the area.” The […]
It is exactly the type of resource this university should be investing in. When The University of Tulsa first introduced the new mental health resource calledTimelyCare, I was skeptical of its benefits and impact on the campus. I initially believed this healthcare app was a cheap bandaid to fix or cover up the current deterioration […]
Student harassment will be severely punished. Students were bewildered to receive a university announcement via email on Thursday on behalf of President Brad Carson. The email was sent to address an Instagram message that a TU student received, which was described as “antisemitic in intent and language” as well as “threatening.” The Collegian reached out […]
Students sound the alarm over the abrupt end of a cheerful tradition. Have you ever taken a stroll around The University of Tulsa’s campus after an intense study session or a difficult day and spotted a small, colorfully painted rock with a motivational phrase? If you only recently joined TU, then it is unlikely that […]
Navigating the fine line between order and absurdity. We have all been in a GroupMe chat with wonderful students who go out of their way to warn the majority of these ticketing frenzies. For many college students, navigating the winding and bumpy campus parking lots can be as frustrating as deciphering some professor’s homework assignments. […]
Two tightly contested races find their way to the ballot. Student Government Association elections are ramping up. The elections this year feature contested races for the presidential office and secretarial honors. The candidates for the presidential position are Michael Combs and Tasfia Hasin. The candidate for vice president is Sophia Zoellner. The candidates for secretary […]
TU needs to do more to support those with disabilities on campus. While accessibility is not a concern for the majority of people, it holds significant importance for many individuals, creating serious impacts on their lives. The most common types of accessibility examples are handicapped parking spaces and wheelchair ramps; however, there is a wide […]
The never-ending saga of campus renovations continues. Lottie Jane’s purely cosmetic facelift was supposed to end after extending to the building’s west wing. However, renovation plans pivoted once Campus Services realized the makeover would need to go much deeper than the surface. Original renovation plans for the building included a fresh coat of paint, new […]
With the recent plan to facelift Lottie Jane Mabee Hall totalling $420,000, the building sits in disrepair, with communal restrooms in a sad state. The staff at The Collegian have lost housing rights on campus due to frustration with housing situations, and have moved into the West side of Lottie Jane to make up for […]
Lack of inclusivity and poor communication will lead TU events to fail. Looking back at the success of Homecoming Week, The University of Tulsa organized many events that produced a great turnout. With events like the Fall Fair, Raging Cane, Coffee and Karaoke and the esteemed Homecoming Bonfire, organizations on campus might wonder how to […]