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The Collegian crystal ball predictions, p. 2 Murder-suicide in Broken Arrow, p. 3 Stylus journal open for submissions, p. 6 original unedited photo courtesy @utulsa on Twitter

Rape case DNA used against victim, p. 5 Arby’s review, p. 8

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Tulsa rowing finishes the fall season strong

Sports writer Katherine Stenning provides an overview of the rowing season.

The Tulsa women’s rowing fall season has come to a golden end, with the team competing and winning races in both the 4+ and 8+ in the Tulsa Fall Invitational.

This is Tulsa’s first season with its new head coach and coaching staff, and it’s evident that there has been a culture shift at the J. Bird Senior Shell Nest.

UCF and the dominant AAC Champions SMU. Although Tulsa has only competed in two races this Fall 2022 season, it was evident that new head coach Brandon Campbell has brought some speed with him from Washington State. At the head of Oklahoma on Saturday, Oct. 1, Tulsa’s

“Not only did Tulsa win the Varsity 8+ with its ‘A’ boat, but it also took a second-place finish with its ‘B’ boat...”

The 2021-2022 season was up and down, with lots of success in the first varsity eight, but less so in the 2V8 and 1V4.

Not only did the 1V8 advance to the grand final of the Doc Hosea Invitational, but they also earned a bronze medal finish in the grand final of the Sunshine State Invitational in Florida. This success compares to the second-place finish by the 2V8 and the fourth-place finish by the 1V4 in their respective petite finals at the Sunshine State, which were both solid results but just lacking slightly compared to the 1V8.

However, although there was an initial struggle to find the pace in the 2V8 and 1V4, the Golden Hurricane was able to overcome this and finished third overall in the American Athletic Conference at the end of their season, behind second-place

Collegiate 4+ claimed a gold medal over the 4km course on the Oklahoma River, with a time of 15:35.1, and its Collegiate 8+ ‘A’ boat finished sixth, with a time of 15:15.7, and its ‘B’ boat finished seventh, around 18 seconds behind with a time of 15:33.1. The next and final race of the Fall 2022 season that Tulsa competed in was the Tulsa Fall Invitational against UCO. This race was held over 4km on the Golden Hurricane’s home stretch of water in Catoosa, and the rowers really used this to their advantage, winning both the Varsity 8+ and Varsity 4+ races. Not only did Tulsa win the Varsity 8+ with its ‘A’ boat, but it also took a second-place finish with its ‘B’ boat, fourth place with its ‘C’ boat, and fifth place with its ‘D’ boat, a very impressive set of results. This suc-

courtesy @TulsaRowing on Twitter cess carried over into the Varsity 4+ race, with Tulsa having boats in second, fourth and fifth behind their winners, as well as a sixth and a ninth place finish as well.

These results are exciting, as UCO were back-to-back NCAA Division II Champions in 2019, and have been performing to a high standard ever since, so it is very promising that our Golden Hurricane is beating them by such margins.

Looking forward to the Spring 2023 season, the Tulsa team is scheduled to be racing six times before their final AAC race in mid-May in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The Golden Hurricane is looking to improve upon their third-place finish in the Spring 2022 season, and looking at their recent progress, there is every hope that they will be able to achieve this goal.

Houston Astros World Series win doesn’t overshadow their previous history of cheating Sports writer Victoria Grossman discusses how the Astros took advantage of an unprepared league.

Following the recent Astros World Series win, it is pertinent to look back at their 2017 and 2018 cheating scandals and how their ramifications still echo throughout the MLB. In 2019, the news broke that the Houston Astros had been caught using technology to steal signs of upcoming pitches. The Astros had been using a camera in center field to record hand signals relayed from the catcher to the pitcher in order to determine what

pitch was to be thrown. After figuring out the upcoming pitch, team and staff members in the dugout would give cues to the batter, such as banging on a trash can. The system was designed to let the batter know which pitch was coming next, giving him an advantage in deciding whether or not to swing.

For those not as familiar with the importance of certain types of pitches in baseball, some pitches are thrown intentionally to move outside of the strike zone to get the

batter to swing but decrease the likelihood of it actually being hit. Knowing if one such pitch was coming would prevent the batter from swinging.

Whether or not this system of cheating proved useful to the Astros (it likely did), the team won the World Series in 2017. The cheating continued until 2018, but stopped at some point mid-season, according to reports.

communication device between catchers and pitchers. Catchers can press a button on a remote that transmits the desired pitch into the pitcher’s ear via a speaker in his hat. The move has been controversial; most players are in favor, and fans, however, are more undecided.

Baseball is supposed to be a simple game, and these technological devices overcomplicate America’s pastime. Certain

“Baseball is supposed to be a simple game, and these technological devices overcomplicate America’s pastime.”

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One would think that such an obviously deceitful flout of the rules would result in harsh punishments for both players and the franchise, but the Astros came away from the scandal almost no worse for wear. The franchise was only fined $5 million, had to sacrifice a few draft picks and their general manager and manager (coach) were banned for the year. There were no punishments given to individual players. In fact, Astros bench coach and a major figure in creating the cheating system, Alex Cora, would go on to become the manager of the Boston Red Sox, a team that has seen significant success in the postseason as of late.

As a result of the sign-stealing scandal, the MLB began implementing the use of a

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aspects of baseball are baked in, such as the complicated array of signs a catcher gives a pitcher, or a runner on second base repeating these signals back to the batter (legal “sign stealing”). These systems would not be needed if the MLB could guarantee that teams would not cheat. However, since they failed to punish the Astros properly, the MLB left the door open for further cheating, and now must take steps to go on the offensive. If the MLB seeks to reconnect with its fan base, it should start by enforcing the existing rules instead of adding complicated technologies to prevent cheating.

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A brief glimpse at TU’s Esports teams Sports writer Matthew Montanio interviews multiple players about their Esports experience.

As I came into the small room filled with screens, I could almost hear the clacking of keyboards as teammates excitedly called out commands within their game of Overwatch. In a way, this casual, collaborative practice embodies a lot of the personality and identity of Esports.

Within the school, the Esports community surrounds multiple groups of relatively small teams of around eight at a given video game. I had spoken with the Overwatch team as well as the Valorant team, and they both had about five to eight playing late into the night.

When asked about why they like Esports, Andrew, an Overwatch player, responded, “I mean, I spent over 1600 hours playing Overwatch! After a certain point of playing, I wanted to actively engage with the game and truly master it. When you spend the time training and trying to hone your skills towards making a game go as smoothly as possible, there is nothing more satisfying than experiencing the zone when everyone is flowing and moving together as one unit.”

Brandon, the teammate next to him, added, “Yeah, and there is a special community behind it. I got to meet a lot of new and interesting people because of this, and we’re all working together to improve at this game.”

They had a point, too, about the community. Similar to other sports, Esports favors competition in a friendly medium. Everyone in the community can connect with each other over a passion for the game and excitement with friendly competition.

However, unlike sports like football or basketball that test somebody’s physical capabilities, E-sports instead pushes the brain to its limits. By putting the brain in strange

scenarios where the underlying rules of our world don’t apply, where things don’t fall as fast as they should, or with mechanics that don’t exist in a tangible sense. The brain works harder to make sense of it all and to not only navigate these rules but to strategize and outmaneuver opponents in this new field.

“I think one of the biggest misconceptions,” said Isaac, the coach for the Overwatch team, “is that gaming as a whole is easier than sports.” He talked about how every single sports practice has a similar Esports parallel. For drills, players work on muscle memory for certain maneuvers, much like other drills. There are ‘Vods’ in which the team analyzes past games to find ways to improve and adapt their strategy. Finally, they also have ‘Scrimms’ where they scrimmage and have practice games, pointing out flaws and calling out weaknesses.

These types of routines differ in execution from what’s conventional, yet they fundamentally serve the same purpose and have the same principles in the organization.

When asked about the impact that COVID-19 had on Esports, there was a surprisingly large hit taken to E-Sports. Blake, a player for the Valorant team, described how the pandemic led to outreach camps being canceled or the funding getting cut from the organization. “Stuff like canceled events kinda killed the hype here on TU. We had a growing community before COVID hit, and when people couldn’t go out as much, we lost a lot of the momentum and support that we initially had.” They don’t know if summer camps are going to be a thing this year, but they remain hopeful.

courtesy @utulsaesports on Twitter There are a few ways to get involved with the Esports community here at TU. First, you can join their Discord chat to keep up to date with events and stay in the know.

Second, you can follow Twitch or YouTube channels for TU’s esports teams and watch the events online. The teams also have tryouts next semester, so you can try out and join a team for a game you like. Most importantly, you can share the games you like

with friends. Esports represent a community of people who connect over the games they like, so sharing your games and being engaged with your community over your hobbies ultimately influences how the community interacts with games.

The Collegian’s crystal ball predictions for 2023

The Collegian team put their fortune-telling heads together and predict the coming year of sports.

Caspian Denton NBA Finals Winner: As the 20212022 season concluded, the league revealed that all-star-packed teams don’t necessarily perform the greatest. This is shown by the L.A. Lakers not making it to the playoffs, along with the Brooklyn Nets getting swept in the first round of the playoffs by the Boston Celtics.

One team that shined last season lacking any major NBA veterans was the Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies ended their season 56-26, standing in second place in the Western Conference. Their season was cut short after losing to the then-soon-to-be champions, the Golden State Warriors, in the second round of the playoffs. For the 2022-2023 season, the Grizzlies have an excellent chance at claiming the Larry O’Brien trophy.

The team is both young and fast paced.

The chemistry between the players is prominent in making big plays. Upcoming NBA star, Ja Morant, point guard, has displayed his ability to take the lead when under pressure, along with overall being a dominant player regarding points, assists and rebounds. Morant paired with Desmond Bane, shooting guard, have become a menacing duo.

Bane has established himself as a consistent 3-point shooter, leading Morant to frequently find him open. Having former Oklahoma City Thunder center, Steven Adams, under the basket has been a key contributor to the team’s success as well. Adams is one of the leaders in the league for offensive rebounds, giving his team many chances to score after missed shots. Although the team didn’t make it as far as they were expected to last season, the team is starting off strong. Again, currently in second place in the Western Conference, and looking to take it all the way this season.

Mary Lickona Stanley Cup Winner: I think Stanley will win it this year, I really do. He’s got a great chance. The Florida Cats have him running, but I think their speed and agility is nothing against his. He will leap over their defense like the alpha predator he is. I am a bit sorry to see The Pittsburgh Penguins lagging behind, as they are the only team I know, but the New York team (represent!) might just sneak up in there before being inevitable defeated. To no one’s surprise the team from Canada (what’s their name again?) will creep on up, slowly and steadily just like the tortoise that won against the hare. But the big name to fear will be the Drillers. They will eke their way up there, and it will be a battle to behold.

Tune in to watch a winter sport while we wish for snow.

Zach Short Houston Astros get caught cheating again: After securing an apparently clean championship after their tainted 2017 win, the Astros will get busted for cheating again. Their methods will be more nuanced, akin to those rumored in the Hans Niemann - Magnus Carlsen controversy, but they will nevertheless get busted. After this second offense, however, the MLB’s repercussions will be much more severe. The league will ask the Astros to dissolve their franchise and Tulsa will get a professional team to replace them. Not a baseball team, but something to exist in lieu of the Astros.

Graphic by Celeste McAtee Kyle Garrison Tom Brady will get arrested for tax evasion.

Honestly it is a miracle that he has not already been arrested for this. Have you seen that man? There is no way he pays his taxes. There is also a good chance he will get divorced again too. I am guessing that because he is still actively playing, the IRS has overlooked his inability to pay taxes because of the revenue he produces. Once he retires however, all bets are off. My specific prediction is that he will receive a 50,000 dollar fine and two months of house arrest.

Madison Walters Otis will reclaim the crown in fat bear week.

Fat Bear Week made a splash this year with the news that the competition had been rigged with false votes in favor of underdog Holly. Despite all this, Katmai took home the trophy, upsetting the tournament as fan favorite Otis was projected to win. My bet is that the old man will pull through, gorge himself with some yummy fish and take home the title of fattest bear in 2023.

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Family found dead in suspected murder-suicide Deceased couple are now considered the primary suspects in the death of their six children after the whole family was discovered dead in their burning home.

Aurora Stewart Student Writer Authorities found eight people dead in a burning house in the Tulsa-area suburb Broken Arrow on Oct. 27 and are currently investigating it as a murder suicide. The two suspects were identified by Broken Arrow police as Brian and Brittney Nelson. The child victims’ ages ranged from one to 13. While the authorities refrained from releasing the names of the children, their grandfather identified them as: grandson Brian II, age 13; granddaughter Brantley, 9; grandsons Vegeta, 7,

Ragnar, 5, and Kurgan, 2; and granddaughter Britannica, 1.

According to suspect Brian’s father, that day his son had asked him and his wife to babysit his children at five p.m.When five came though, they were unable to reach Brian about babysitting. Only an hour later, news came of the fire. Brian’s father Danny Nelson stated in regards to the events of that Thursday “Five came and went. Then it was 6. I texted them — no responses, I turned on the 6 o’clock news, and they said there had been a fire near Hickory and Galveston in Broken Arrow.

That’s where my son lives.”

The six children were found dead in a back bedroom of the burning house. The parents were found in the front of the house.

The cause of death is still yet to be reported, but authorities have said they do not believe it was a result of the fire.

Neighbors of the Nelson’s reported watchcourtesy Tulsaworld.com The burned down home of the Nelson’s was a potentail cover up for the muder-suicides. ing samaritans attempt to save the victims of the fire, only to pull out their dead in 2020. They listed $8,803 in assets, and bodies. nearly $138,000 in liabilities. The liabilities

“The cause of death is stil yet to be reported, but... they do not believe it was a result of the fire.”

courtesy Nypost.com Grandparents, Danny and Marilyn Nelson grieve the loss of their grandchildren and child.

Shawna Chiles, who lives in the next neighborhood, drove to the house to see what was going on and arrived even before the fire trucks.

According to her statements, “There were two guys there, one of them had already gone into the house and pulled out the woman. She was face down. So she’s laying there, and I was trying to see if she was alive. You could see her back moving, she was breathing.”

Chiles claims she was told the two men were neighbors.

“Then I see the guy drag the father out. He had blood all over his shirt. The guy said the man was dead, but the woman wasn’t going to make it,” Chiles said that she had been shot in the head.

According to the most recent reports, Brian and Brittney Nelson had filed for bankruptcy

were primarily made of unpaid student loans.

At the time they were also both listed as unemployed.

Part of the bankruptcy filing also listed nine guns as assets.

Also according to his parents, Brian had suffered a head injury years prior. While stocking dairy refrigerators at a large retail chain, he experienced a concussion. Since then he had been plagued by severe headaches.

Brian’s mother, Mary Nelson, had to say “I want people to know that at one time he had all his brain together, I just don’t understand why they did what they did. I just don’t understand why he ended up in that situation.

I talk to God all the time — and I just don’t understand.”

causes of Hannah’s death: 40/29 News reports she aspirated after vomiting, while her obituary in the Shreveport times states that she passed away surrounded by family and friends. KSLA News 12 says Hannah’s family and friends are awaiting the official coroner’s report for her exact cause of death. The University of Arkansas has expressed support for campus members during this time, but nowhere on the official University of Arkansas website or social media pages is a mention of Hannah or her passing.

The Phi Mu sorority where Hannah was pledging likewise has no mention of Hannah on any of their pages, something that has been noticed by the followers of

Phi Mu on Facebook. Only one University of Arkansas organization mentions Hannah, and that is the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Parents Facebook Page, which shared ways to support Hannah’s family.

The loss of Hannah Pham is an utterly tragic one that has been felt keenly by many of those both inside and outside the University of Arkansas and Fayetteville community. The death of someone our age is scary and upsetting. If you need help processing the loss of a loved one be sure to reach out to CAPS at Holmes Student Center in Hardesty Hall or by emailing caps@utulsa.edu

Death of U of A freshmen, Hannah Pham

Freshman Hannah Pham is remembered by family and friends.

Mary Lickona Business & Advertising Manager This past October the University of Arkansas lost one of their freshmen. Hannah Mai-Huyen Pham from Shreveport, LA died at age 18 on Oct. 26. Hannah Pham started at University of Arkansas this past semester as a nursing major and was currently in the process of pledging to Phi Mu sorority.

A family friend Holly Wall fondly recalled how brave Hannah was for leaving her hometown and going to Arkansas for college. Holly Wall also organized a GoFundMe as support for Hannah’s family.

All the comments on the GofundMe have a similar sentiment to Holly’s: that Hannah was a beautiful and bright person who died too soon. Hannah leaves behind her parents and sister, and a tangible legacy of kindness, donating her organs after her passing. A touching video of Hannah’s honor walk before the surgery to gather her organs can be found on a GoFundMe that is accepting donations to help Hannah’s family.

“Many of Hannah’s family and friends lovingly remember her as an inspiration and a friend to all.”

Many of Hannah’s family and friends lovingly remember her as an inspiration and a friend to all. Her obituary describes her as ‘vibrant, witty, confident, friendly, and inspirational.’ Hannah’s friends told KSLA News 12 that Hannah was ‘incredible’ and that ‘you could always count on Hannah for a smile.’ Hannah’s friends emphasized that despite being disabled since age five from a neurological disorder, Hannah didn’t let anything stop her.

Hannah is also remembered by her former high school, Loyola Prep, who released a statement that they are “devastated by the loss...of Hannah Pham,” and that Hannah “was a light that shined brightly everyday at Loyola.” Hannah’s funeral was Nov. 5 at the Cathedral of St. John Berchmans, the church associated with her former elementary school in Shreveport.

Multiple news sources report different

courtesy Facebook @Hannah Pham Hannah Pham was an incredibly kind person who was loved by those who knew her.

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TU rebrands College of Engineering for the better

The College of Engineering & Natural Sciences is no more.

Myranda New Student Writer Last Thursday, The University of Tulsa announced the renaming of the Oxley College of Health Sciences to the Oxley College of Health Sciences & Natural Sciences (HSNS), after rebranding the College of Engineering & Natural Sciences (ENS) to the College of Engineering & Computer Science (ECS). I have been waiting a year

and a half for this change to be made, and I could not be more excited.

This change moved departments such as biology, chemistry, physics and geosciences from the engineering college to the health sciences college. According to the email sent to students, while this is “a structural change, this shift does not represent any changes in curriculum, faculty or physical space.” It goes on to say that “effective fall 2023, university leadership anticipates no impact to students currently enrolled in or planning to enroll in these areas.”

While leadership does not think there will be an impact, I disagree; there certainly will be, but I anticipate a positive change for both parties. Even if classroom locations are not moved or class credits are not reallocated, there will be a new energy to the majors and their sense of self-importance.

Attending graduation for the class of 2022, I was amazed by just how large the College of Engineering & Natural Sciences was, sitting just about as large as every other college combined. It seemed ridiculous to have such an enormous college representing a massive range of career paths and opportunities.

This realization meshed well with an event I participated in prior to graduation where college deans discussed opportunities within their majors, and all that was discussed for the College of Engineering & Natural Sciences was what you could do as an engineer.

It seems that people forget who all the title of ENS encompassed. It was more than just engineering, but also the natural sciences — the biologists and chemists who would go on to become doctors and researchers. As stated in the email, “engineering and computer science represent two of the most successful programs within The University of Tulsa,” and it has become more and more obvious that others within the natural sciences are being overshadowed by them.

By moving the natural sciences to the Oxley College of Health Sciences, they will have room to grow. They will not be overshadowed by engineering, and they will have labs, resources and research opportunities to encourage even more learning experiences to strengthen graduate and medical school applications. Why only be confined to the compresses of Keplinger Hall when theoretically, the opportunities at Oxley

College will now be open to those biologists and chemists?

These majors will no longer be in competition for scholarships and grants with the engineers when it comes to funding, now within a space where they can shine. Complimentary to that, now the engineers get our own entire space. Engineering is already so diverse and complex, representing the thermal sciences of chemical engineering to materials science of mechanical engineering, while also incorporating the circuitry of electrical engineering and the geological sciences of petroleum engineering. This is already a program that is so multifaceted, that the only way everyone can get equal attention and admiration is through thriving in our own college.

With how large engineering is, it is incredibly exciting for the College of Engineering to become its own thing while the other natural sciences will have room to grow, learn and experiment with other sciences that will hold similar career paths. No one will be overshadowed by anyone, and each respective program will shine. Personally, I think ECS has a nice ring to it.

death was solely due to his drug use and not caused by former officer Derek Chauvin, who has since been convicted of murder for kneeling on Floyd’s neck. West’s false claim regarding the matter has gathered an abundance of public backlash through Twitter, where he is being shunned for the antisemitic things he said. Along with these repercussions, he also faces a possible lawsuit from Floyd’s family, who is considering suing West.

Making such bold and dishonest claims in the public eye drastically undermines the countless protests against police brutality and systemic racism that have surged since Floyd’s death.

It is no secret that West has become an extremely controversial figure, even more so in recent years. He is well known for using his social media presence as a platform to display his wildly unhinged rants and unpopular opinions.

In a 2018 TMZ interview, West abruptly suggested that slavery was a choice. This is generally the first instance people think of

when it comes to West’s string of controversies due to the amount of surprise and retaliation this sparked in the media. Soon after the public became aware of his statement, West jumped to Twitter to fiercely stand behind his words. Instead of taking accountability and producing any kind of apology, he unfortunately did no more than defend his inexcusable views.

In 2021, during the separation from his wife, Kim Kardashian, West made many posts in which he degraded Kardashian as a person and a mother. West has continuously brought his children into the public eye by judging the way in which Kardashian has cared for their children, along with him making many other distasteful comments regarding her. It appears that he has done all he can to maximize the public pressure placed upon the mother of his children.

West’s comments and his general refusal of their separation have sparked many to question his sanity.

Fortunately, both West’s Twitter and Instagram accounts have just been restricted

in October of this year. This came about after his display of antisemitic rants online, where he enacted several verbal attacks on the Jewish community through his posts and tweets. With West’s antisemitism recently coming to light, it is reassuring to hear about his removal of power through social media.

If you ask me, West has used his platform to gain popularity for the wrong reasons.

The things people say hold power, and it is extremely refreshing to see West being held accountable for the hate speech he chooses to spread.

After being restricted many times from popular social media platforms, West has moved his attention to the conservative social media app Parler. This seems to bring about the unfortunate realization that you can generally do what you want when you are famous. Masquerading his blatant hate as freedom of speech, West has made plans to acquire Parler in order to continue sharing his controversial views while remaining uncensored.

Kanye West is off the rails again with no sign of slowing down

Kanye West is once again proving his chaotic, unpredictable nature after his recent controversies.

Maddy Cox Student Writer Kanye West may have legal action taken against him after his recent appearance on the Drink Champs podcast. During his time on air, West suggested that George Floyd’s

San Francisco woman sues city for violation of rights

Violation of law does not equal violation of rights.

Mary Lickona Business Manager Looking for a controversial conversation topic this Thanksgiving dinner? Look no further than this past September’s case of the San Francisco resident who sued the city for using the DNA from her sexual assault case to charge her for an unrelated crime. I hope you’re ready for a robust table discussion about privacy, rights of victims and the overreach of the law.

The woman in question, who will be referred to as Jane Doe, was charged with a property crime charge in 2021 when her DNA, which she willingly submitted in 2016 during a domestic violence/sexual assault case, was used to identify her as the culprit of a retail robbery. Jane Doe’s DNA had been kept in a database within the San Francisco Police Department, despite her assault case being dismissed. The practice of keeping DNA from sexual assault cases to be used for future criminal profiling is a common one with the San Francisco Police Department, a practice that the then-San Francisco District Attorney vehemently denounced. Once it was made public that the property crime charge was made on the basis of Jane Doe’s DNA from her assault case, the DA dropped the charges.

Due to the filing of the lawsuit against the city and the outrage of hundreds of survivors, advocates and lawmakers, California has since then approved a bill that will prohibit the use of DNA from sexual assault cases in the investigation of any other crime.

There are federal regulations against hoarding sexual assault-related DNA profiles in a national database, but none for individual state databases. A law that one would think we would already have, since it strongly pertains to the Fourth Amendment (protecting citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures if you need a refresher).

This kind of case seems like one that would only happen in a futuristic society, where our every move is tracked and we are charged for crimes via facial recognition security cams. But no, this case is very much present day, and calls for a discussion about privacy infringement. Privacy is especially deserved in sexual assault cases, as the survivor requires the guarantee of privacy for safety and security. Reporting such a traumatic event already requires much courage on the part of the survivor, but if there was a possibility that your DNA would be used against you when it should be used to protect you, the already low number of reported sexual assaults would sink even more, as survivors would be discouraged from reporting their assault. I would even claim that without the right to privacy and protection of any report and/or evidence (which includes DNA profiles), no one would report their sexual assault.

I can hear the claims from Uncle Jerry or Grandpa Joe (sorry if I just insulted your relatives) saying, “Well if they didn’t want to be caught by their DNA, then they shouldn’t commit the crime in the first place.” That is simply beside the point, Grandpa Joe! Yes, breaking the law is bad and if you do the crime, you do the time, etc. etc., but those who commit crimes should be punished only for their choice to commit said crimes, NOT for their choice to report their sexual assault. One can choose to commit a crime, but no one chooses to be sexually assaulted.

The prosecution of criminals is a part of our justice system and there should be laws in place to hold people accountable, but these laws should not depend upon exploiting those who have been sexually assaulted. Two wrongs do not make a right as they say, and using DNA evidence unjustly should not be within the power of law enforcement. Law enforcement should not be above the law or beyond ethics (a concept that should be obvious, but we all know it is not); utilizing private and personal information to charge those with crimes not only goes against the rights guaranteed by the Fourth Amendment (I’ll toss in the Fifth Amendment as well, as your DNA being used against you is on the same level as being a witness against yourself), but it also further antagonizes those who have already been sexually assaulted.

We may be on our way to living in a surveillance state (many would argue we’re already there), but we must not look the other way when the rights of anyone are overruled by the government, and especially not the rights of those who have been made vulnerable by the unjust actions of others.

Supreme Court denies equal rights to residents of U.S. territories

The Supreme Court declined to review the case of Fitisemanu v.

United States.

Shelby Hiens Commentary Editor The Supreme Court had the opportunity to overturn racist precedents set by the Insular Cases in the 20th century and grant residents of U.S. territories equal rights by taking up Fitisemanu v. United States. The honorable and fair justices declined to do so on Oct. 17. It is unsurprising but nonetheless deeply disconcerting that the Supreme Court continues to tread down this path, stripping rights away from people rather than protecting them. I cannot fathom the justification for this decision and condemn the Supreme Court for their inaction in this case.

The case of Fitisemanu v. United States petitioned the Supreme Court to overrule the Insular Cases — a collection of racist Supreme Court cases that declared partial extension of the Constitution to certain U.S. territories — and argued that Congress does not have the power to decide which U.S. territories are guaranteed birthright citizenship. The plaintiffs claim that any person born on U.S. soil is entitled to citizenship according to the Citizenship Clause of the 14th amendment of the Constitution. As of right now, citizenship is afforded to the 50 states, Washington D.C. and four of the five permanently inhabited unincorporated territories: Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam and Northern Mariana Islands.

There is one unincorporated U.S. territory which is not afforded birthright citizenship: American Samoa. Those born in American Samoa are considered noncitizen U.S. nationals.

Fitisemanu v. United States revolves around a Utah resident named John Fitisemanu who was born in American Samoa but has lived in the U.S. for over two decades.

He struggles to obtain a job with the government and is not allowed to vote because of his noncitizen status. Fitisemanu and the coplaintiffs on the lawsuit filed to secure their citizenship and right to vote in the November 2020 general election, to no avail. Now the Supreme Court has ended their fight for equal rights (for the time being) without so much as a .

It is unconstitutional and discriminatory for people born in a place that is controlled by and considered part of the U.S. to be denied citizenship at birth and/or full constitutional rights. The Insular Cases declared that inhabitants of U.S. territories should not have equal protection under the Constitution because they are “alien races” and “savage tribes.” The cases established a doctrine of “separate and unequal” and have been called out multiple times for being intrinsically racist. Justice Gorsuch said, “the Insular Cases rest on a rotten foundation,” while Justice Sotomayor called the cases “odious and wrong.” The Supreme Court did not issue a statement explaining why they rejected the case.

I am disgusted by the Supreme Court’s unwillingness to hear out the plaintiffs.

Those who are born in U.S. territories are not allowed to vote in federal elections, have little to no influence on U.S. politics and have zero voting representation in Congress. Communities of people that were born in unincorporated territories who are living in the U.S. are not represented properly and have less say in our politics than citizens born in the 50 states and Washington D.C. However, politics are not the only aspect in which people of these nationalities are not treated equally. They do not receive equal protection under the law and are often deemed second class citizens because of the Supreme Court’s refusal to incorporate them into statehood. In the case of American Samoans, their noncitizen status disqualifies them from holding public office and can prevent them from becoming police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and public school teachers in the U.S. It is the Supreme Court’s duty to interpret and uphold the Constitution and to ensure the people receive equal justice under the law. The current justices have failed that responsibility once again with their denial that inhabitants of U.S. territories do not deserve equal protections or constitutional rights that should be guaranteed to anyone born on U.S. soil. By implicitly upholding the Insular Cases they are upholding division and discrimination, both of which are factors in what is tearing the nation apart.

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Stylus Student Journal has announced the theme for volume 22

This year’s Stylus editor Ruben Paredes gives us more insight on the student-run creative journal.

Myranda New Student Writer Student-run creative projects are popular at The University of Tulsa. One of these projects is Stylus Journal of Art and Writing, an annual journal of art created and compiled by active students.

TU has published Stylus since 2001, and the journal accepts art in various media.

Specifically, submissions are open for digital art, printmaking, sculpture, photography, 3-D art, creative nonfiction, fiction, poetry, plays and screenplays. While submissions can be submitted for personal enjoyment and the desire to share with others, there is also a contest with a cash prize for best in art, best in writing and first place in each category.

directly or indirectly as the artist desires, but submissions are not required to follow this theme.

I had the opportunity to interview Ruben Paredes, this year’s Stylus editor. Discussed below were thoughts on Stylus as well as the expression of art in general.

Why did you want to get involved with Stylus?

Well, I had been wanting to get some editorial experience now in my third year at TU. I had my sights set on Nimrod initially, but the opening for Stylus came just in time.

They needed someone to fill in the role pretty urgently and so I went ahead and applied.

I felt partly responsible as an English major but also very capable. It was exciting!

What does creative writing and art expression mean to you?

I believe writing and visual art speak to the human experience like no other medium. A lot of writing really is revelation; as you write, you uncover parts of yourself and put them into words. With art, you put your vulnerabilities on full display and let oth-

“I don’t think many students are even aware that “Stylus” exists, and we want to change that.”

One of the few limits with submissions is length. Poetry can be no more than five pages, fiction and creative nonfiction can be no more than 15 pages and plays and screenplays can be no more than 20 pages.

Every year, Stylus is guided by a theme for submissions, this year’s theme being “the body.” These themes can be taken as

ers see themselves in it. I think this creative ability is inside everyone, it just has to be nourished and that’s what I hope to do with Stylus.

How do you feel about the theme: the body? (I, personally, think it’s awesome!)

I am glad you think that! I feel it’s great, too. What I love about it is that it’s both

Haunted Halls: the end of Fisher South The event ended up being quite the fright, bringing in over 260 students.

Cody Jo Vanbibber Student Writer

photo by Camden Goff This event throughout all three levels of Fisher South

met with psycho doctors, nurses and mutilated patients where I was surprised by a patient I didn’t realize was behind me. Once we reached the end of the second floor our tour guide told us that this was the end of the haunted halls. As we exited the hall and started making our way to the stairs, one of

“We entered the third floor and after the door closed behind us, our tour guide was snatched!”

The actual tour of the haunted halls was structured as a typical dormitory tour a group of incoming first-year or transfer students would receive. The tour of the haunted halls spanned all three floors of Fisher South. The design of each floor was unique and provided different spooks and scares as the tour progressed. The first floor was home to the dorm rooms and was where I was spooked the most by a tortured resident screaming and almost pleading “DONT. GO. THAT. WAY!!” over and over again. This was followed by my group being rushed by more tortured residents asking us if we wanted to be their roommates as we made our way to the second floor.

The second floor of Fisher South was known as the hospital wing where we were

the actors came up to the guide and told her that they needed more time to set up and asked the guide to take us to the third floor.

This floor was supposedly off-limits to the public for an unknown reason. We entered the third floor and after the door closed behind us, our tour guide was snatched! My group was left to find our way out of this floor where we were chased by psychos. After being chased by the psychos, we finally found the exit and made it out of Fisher South with our souls and lives intact.

This event was quite the scare and ended up being a night that I will never forget. Especially since I was allowed into the haunted halls with my GoPro. So as a late Halloween treat, here’s what it was like to experience the fright of the haunted halls.

courtesy @stylusstudentjournal on Instagram The cover of vol. 21 was picked from student submissions.

a nice feeling to know this was curated entirely by your peers, just for you.

If you are interested in being a part of Stylus, please submit your work by Dec. 15 to stylusjournal01@gmail.com. Every student is allowed up to five submissions, and must include the submission form as well as an artist’s bio. This is a wonderful opportunity to get your work published as well as build up your resume.

Kanye breaks the internet… again Kanye West’s social media posts have caused brands and other celebrities to cut all ties with him.

Camden Goff Student Writer As a freshman, I found myself thoroughly interested in the events that the school was holding; especially the recent events in the fall and during homecoming. but there was one event, during the school year and many others were looking forward to. This event was known as Haunted Halls.

Haunted Halls is an event that the University of Tulsa holds yearly around Halloween, and if you couldn’t already guess, this haunted house took place in Fisher South; an old dormitory that is currently undergoing renovations and repairs. As an avid haunted house lover and as a person who has been part of many haunted houses back home, the idea to hold this haunted house in an old, creepy, abandoned Dormitory was genius and ended up providing a great experience for all who dared to enter the halls of Fisher South.

very broad, and very specific so that it invites a variety of work. You can interpret the “body” in any way, be it a body of water, a building, a legislative body or any kind of structure. You can always come back to home base and take its most literal meaning, too. Also, it is the most personal thing there is! Everyone alive has a relationship to their body.

How do you think Stylus will differ this year from previous years?

I have looked through and I admire all of the work, and love, that Stylus alum have put into the journal throughout the years. I don’t think it would be what it is, perhaps even exist, without their dedication and care. I really have my work cut out for me, thanks to them. Now, this year, we are wanting to get the word out more and diversify our submissions. I don’t think many students are even aware that Stylus exists, and we want to change that. Not just English and Arts majors, but we want any student who has even a mild interest in having their story heard to send stuff our way! Seriously, make Stylus a big deal.

What are you most excited about for Stylus and your position this year?

Honestly, I am most excited to read everybody’s work and pass it along to our area editors. They are looking forward to it, too.

Why should everyone read Stylus?

Everyone should see the insane talent that exists within campus, and hopefully be inspired by that. Also, Stylus is one of the few entirely student-led and created journals on campus. Reading it, you’ll see familiar names— perhaps your friends, or the person who sits right next to you in class. It’s also

Kanye West is not one to keep his opinions to himself, like, ever. Time and time again we’ve seen him loud and proud on platforms saying politically motivated statements such as, “White Lives Matter’’ and more recently, “I’m a bit sleepy tonight but when I wake up I’m going death con 3 On JEWISH PEOPLE.” Because of these new anti-semitic and discriminatory postings, platforms like Twitter, Instagram and even YikYak have banned the fashion mogul from participating any further with more problematic behavior. But maybe there is a question we can all ask ourselves right now: is Kanye prejudiced or does he just struggle with mental illness?

able. I stand together with the Jewish community and call on the terrible violence and hateful rhetoric towards them to come to an immediate end.”

Retailer GAP, who has collabed with the Yeezy brand, came out with a statement on @yeezyxgap on instagram: “Antisemitism, racism and hate in any form are inexcusable and not tolerated... We are partnering with organisations that combat hate and discrimination,” and they are ultimately dropping Kanye from their team.

Former friend of Ye, Sean Combs (P. Diddy) posted @diddy on Instagram, ““All America has planned for us is poverty, incarceration and death… So before I can get to any other lives matter … Black lives matter, don’t play with it.” @jamieleecurtis (Jamie Lee Curtis) on Twitter: “The holiest day in Judaism was last week. Words matter. A threat to Jew-

“...Twitter users were raging about other companies removing Kanye from random socials, but Adidas took their sweet time to let him go.”

As a result of Ye’s horrific commentary on Judaism, several companies that he held collaborations with, such as his athletic brand “Yeezy” with Adidas, dropped his line effective immediately. Adidas wrote on Twitter, saying, “Adidas does not tolerate antisemitism and any other sort of hate speech. Ye’s recent comments and actions have been unacceptable, hateful and dangerous, and they violate the company’s values of diversity and inclusion, mutual respect and fairness.” This news came out a little late since Twitter users were raging about other companies removing Kanye from random socials, but Adidas took their sweet time to let him go.

Here are some takes from other wellknown celebrities about the rapper’s previous statements:

ish people ended once in a genocide. Your words hurt and incite violence. You are a father. Please stop.”

This is not much compared to how active Kanye has been on social media before, but unfortunately to fans it is disheartening to hear. Though we have seen this activity before from other political figures and celebrities, let’s all give a round-of-applause to platforms like Twitter for shutting down hate speech very quickly. All jokes aside, let’s remember that this behavior is not normal, and the way Kanye is acting is very inappropriate. This is a dangerous rhetoric to be spreading as someone who holds such a high platform like Kanye, and statements and outrageous behavior like this could snowball into a larger issue for those who hold the same false narratives as him.

@jaden (Jaden Smith) on Twitter: “If I Don’t Feel The Message I’m Out.” and “Black Lives Matter.” @kimkardashian (Kim Kardashian) on Twitter: “Hate speech is never OK or excus-

photo by Camden Goff Fisher South had a very successful haunted Halls this year with more space to utilize since the dorm hall has closed for renovations and is currently not housing any students.

courtesy wikimedia commons Kim Kardarshian responded to Kanye’s threatening tweets by saying she supports the Jewish community

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Susie Dumond’s LGBTQ+ romance novel “Queerly Beloved” Get to know more about The University of Tulsa’s alumna Susie Dumond and her romance novel “Queerly Beloved.”

Myranda New Student Writer Walking through Barnes & Noble or Magic City Books, coming across a table of novels by local authors, you may notice a cheeky LGBTQ+ romance called “Queerly Beloved.” The story of a semi-closeted baker named Amy who becomes a bridesmaid-forhire and assists with countless wedding disasters while discovering all sorts of love along the way. This novel is set in Tulsa, OK with some very familiar locations. This is because Susie Dumond, the author of “Queerly Beloved” is a 2012 alumna from The University of Tulsa, where she got her degree in Organizational Studies.

When “Queerly Beloved” debuted earlier this year, I was lucky enough to attend the book launch party at the Dennis R. Equality Center in downtown Tulsa. I loved getting to meet Dumond, who told delightful and hilarious stories while also sharing really eye-opening advice. Much of what she shared was related to her move from Arkansas to Oklahoma for school, where she met her now-wife, Mary Jessup, who used to write for The Collegian along with Dumond’s other friends.

Earlier this month, Dumond came back to Tulsa for a few local book events, and I knew I had to reach out to her again to ask an assortment of questions, from learning more about how she feels regarding “Queerly Beloved” since its release to her writing process in general.

Why was it important to you that you write “Queerly Beloved”?

When I set out to write “Queerly Beloved,” there weren’t a lot of traditionally published queer romances on bookstore shelves. Luckily, that’s been changing more recently! I’ve always been a fan of romance and rom-coms,

and I’d never encountered one that told a love story that looked anything like mine. I wrote “Queerly Beloved” primarily for myself — to read about queer love in a conservative state like Oklahoma. It was important to me that it also be more than just a romantic love story between two women. I also wanted to write a love story about Tulsa’s queer community.

One of my favorite parts of “Queerly Beloved” is how you tied in so many Tulsa staples. When I was reading it over the summer at my internship out of state, it pulled me back to the city, and I think that’s really special. What Tulsa staple did you know without question would have to be featured in the book?

I grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas, but Tulsa feels more like home to me now than Little Rock ever did. I fell in love with the city the first time I visited. In writing “Queerly Beloved,” I especially wanted to show the wonderful queer parts of the city, like the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and the gay bars I remember so fondly.

Since the love interest in the book is new in town, I also saw that as a great opportunity to showcase the quirky landmarks that make Tulsa so unique, like the Center of the Universe and the Golden Driller.

What do you wish people knew while reading “Queerly Beloved”?

Something I really hope readers take away from “Queerly Beloved” is that being queer in a red state isn’t always tragic. When I first moved to DC and told people I’d lived in Tulsa, they’d say things like, “Oh, wow, that must have sucked.” But it didn’t! I found my people there, I met my wife there, and in a lot of ways, I found myself there. I love how diverse and full of life Tulsa’s queer community is, and I wanted to bring it to life in my book.

Much like how some actors cannot rewatch their performances, are you able to reread your books once they’ve been published or do you try to avoid that?

This is a great question, and no one has asked it to me before! I haven’t reread “Queerly Beloved” since it was published in May. I read it at least a dozen times all the way through during the editing process, three times after it was pretty much finalized for final copy edits and layout. I think I’ll be able to read it again eventually, but I’m still pretty tired of it right now!

What do you think are the elements of a novel that can take it from a good work to a great work?

This is also a great question! I think a good novel tells a unique story about interesting characters. But a truly great novel can take something mundane and make you look at it in an entirely new light. It can make any reader, no matter how far their personal experience is from the text, look at themselves and their own behavior differently. If you find something new every time you read the book that opens your eyes to the world in a different way, even better.

For those aspiring authors out there, what advice do you have for when you start to lose momentum?

Sometimes I find myself losing momentum when my confidence is low and I don’t feel like I’m capable of telling a story like it deserves to be told. So I’ll offer this: You’re the only person alive with exactly your experiences, your perspective, and your voice. What can you bring to this story that no one else can bring? Your book certainly doesn’t have to be 100% based on your own experiences, but your experiences shape the way you write it. Think about how you can use your unique perspective to bring what you’re creating to life.

I know personally that when I write, I really struggle with writing natural dialogue. What advice do you have for when writing a conversation between characters?

I totally love writing dialogue, mostly because I grew up doing theater, where pretty much everything you know about a character is conveyed

through their lines. Reading plays can be a great way to explore how much you can learn about someone simply through what they say. Another way to make dialogue more natural is eavesdropping. Sit at a coffee shop or a bar or a popular park and catch snippets of conversations as strangers walk by.

If you could collaborate with any author, who would it be and why?

As authors, we’re not always great at collaboration. We do most of our work alone with our computer after all! So I’d probably choose to collaborate with someone I already know and trust to an extent. I’ve had the great fortune of getting to know comedian and actor Cameron Esposito, whose memoir “Save Yourself” is brilliant and hilarious. Cameron hosted my virtual book launch and was so generous and kind.

I think together we could create a very funny, very gay story.

What book do you wish you could read for the first time again?

Although I write rom-coms, I read across all genres, and I really love the “Broken Earth” sci-fi trilogy by N.K. Jemisin. The first book in the series, “The Fifth Season,” uses some really fascinating storytelling elements that completely shift the reader’s perspective at a certain point. I’d love to experience that mind-bending moment again!

Where do you feel the most inspired? Who are your greatest inspirations?

This may sound cliché, but I absolutely love writing and dreaming up new plots while traveling. There’s something about being on a plane or a train or bus that sends my creativity running wild. I think it’s something about the anticipation of where you’re going, the unfamiliar sights, and wondering where all the strangers around me are headed.

“Queerly Beloved” can be purchased from any bookstore or online, and keep an eye out for Dumond’s upcoming projects.

‘The Rings of Power:’ the return to Middle-earth

He’s cool, he’s hip, he’s Young Mister

“The Rings of Power” completes its first series. This show did not disappoint. It was season with eight episodes on Amazon hour-long episodes filled with new characters and new lands, but with Easter eggs of prime.

If you’re looking for a new artist to enjoy, check out Young Mister.

Rebecca Fripp Student Writer It has been almost twenty years since the release of “The Return of the King” and ten years since the release of “The Battle of the Five Armies”. Now, new “Lord of the Rings” lore is here in the form of “The Rings of Power,” a new hit show on Amazon Prime. This show brings fans, both new and old, back to the mythical land of J. R. R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth.

Set thousands of years before Frodo’s journey to Mordor and the fight for the Lonely Mountain, this epic tale unveils the legendary feats of fabled heroes from the Second Age of Middle-earth. This is the era in which great powers were fashioned, kingdoms rose to glory and fell to dust, unlikely heroes were tested, hope hung by the finest of threads and the greatest villain to ever flow from the hands of Tolkien posed the greatest of threats — the threat of eternal darkness and damnation.

The series begins in a time of tentative peace and follows a cast of characters, both comfortingly familiar and thrillingly new.

The cast set to new lands to confront the reemergence of evil in Middle-earth, thought to be long defeated.

From the majestic forests of the elf capital of Lindon to the darkest depths of the Misty Mountains, to the breathtaking island kingdom of Númenor, to the furthest reaches of the map, these kingdoms and characters carve out their legacies: legacies of legend that live on long after the age turns.

As a long-time fan of “The Lord of the Rings,” I was dubious about the new show.

Would it fail in the face of the legacy of the original trilogy? Would it fail to be as stunning as J. R. R. Tolkien had originally imagined all those years ago?

All I could know was that these questions would be answered when I watched the new

old myths, but only when looked closely.

Filled with friendship, both new and old; drama, fantasy, and the stunning visuals that reminded me of the original trilogies, this show was a joy to watch.

There is no need to be a long-time fan of the universe to enjoy the show. From the beautiful elves to the stoic dwarves, to the graceful Númenóreans, to the wandering Harfoots, to the quaint Southlanders, there is a character for all fans to adore.

Watch as favorite legendary characters, such as the elven characters Galadriel and Elrond, find their place in the world. Watch the mines of the Misty Mountains as the dwarves carve out their place. Watch the predecessors of the Hobbits, the Harfoots, as they must survive in the large world of Middle-earth.

Join the hundreds of fans to follow as legends are born and carve their own paths across the ages. Join us as we watch friendships be tested, the fate of entire races be debated over, and evil threatens the safety of the Free People of Middle-earth.

courtesy LOTRonPrime on Twitter Each episode of “Rings of Power” is about an hour long

Iris Ramirez Student Writer Located in Gastonia, NC, Steven Fiore, also known as Young Mister, has changed the world of modern folk music and is the perfect addition to your next fall playlist.

Fiore released his self-named album “Young Mister” in 2016, shaping his career as a music artist and creating his calming folk vibe.

Since then, Fiore has released two more original albums, a Christmas album, several EPs and multiple singles. Fiore can be seen today back in North Carolina performing local gigs after finishing up his latest northeastern tour with artist Abby Holiday.

The kind of music you would expect to hear from Young Mister is a diverse mixture of primarily modern-folk and soft-rock.

His most popular song, “Everything Has its Place“ is a cool toned love ballad that is the perfect first dance song at any wedding. Although a majority of his songs relate to love/ relationships, some songs, such as “Both Sides” or “It Takes a Fire,” have a more political stance embedded in them. Fiore is never shy to talk about his political points of view both in his music and on social media and has no fear of losing followers because of his beliefs. His song “Both Sides” is dedicated to the 2020 elections and has several statements opposing Donald Trump such as the sarcastic phrase “he was joking when he said what he could grab.” If you have just recently experienced a heartbreak, his song “Keep my Mind Off of You” is the way to go. The song talks about the longing that comes with missing a person and the questioning about why the relationship didn’t work out. His latest release “Owls” is a heartfelt, feel-good mix that is the perfect song for a morning stroll in the fall weather.

The lyrics “it’s a good day and I think I’m gonna get it right this time” give me hope as

courtesy @realyoungmister on Instagram Young Mister’s newest EP drops Nov. 4 2022

we approach the final stretch before Thanksgiving break this November.

The unique quality of sound Young Mister produces goes beyond just the lyrics and meaning. Fiore isn’t afraid to use a variety of instrumentation in his music, from electric guitar with a soft pad to upbeat funky brass; the listener is guaranteed an enjoyable, diverse experience. Anyone who follows him on social media knows the love Fiore has for audio equipment. From retro mixers to teal electric guitars, it is obvious that he knows about the music and audio profession and is serious about his passion for music. He is also known for writing most of his songs on his own and with that comes the knowledge of mixing and mastering one’s music. From an audio engineering standpoint, it is clear that Fiore knows more about that music industry than some modern day popular musicians.

Young Mister has been one of my favorite music artists since my senior year of high school in spring of 2018. That being said, I have seen how he has grown as an artist throughout the last four years. His style has developed in a unique way that displays his personality and shares how relatable his life can be for adults in their 20’s and 30’s. With a new EP released on Friday, Nov. 4, give this new music a listen and be transformed into a festive fall wonderland.

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November 14, 2022

the

State-Run media I can’t wait to explain this at Thanksgiving dinner

Taylor Swift sucks and is overrated, but Arby’s rocks

graphic by Kyle Garrison

Beautiful, aren’t they?

Does Arby’s have the meats?

Myranda refused to title the article so I did it for her.

Myranda New Wrote this for the commentary section.

It’s 10 p.m. on a Tuesday night, and I am absolutely starving. My endless pile of controls, economics and senior design homework can only sustain so much of my soul, but unfortunately, none at all of my physical form. It’s not hub chub time at Whataburger, and I’ve already visited Raisin’ Cane’s 16 times in the last month.

There is only one place left for me to turn: Arby’s.

The glorious red arch that glows across our campus, beaming in welcome for anyone who wishes to sink their teeth into a terrific sandwich. Their slogan, “We have the meats,” has never felt more true. Right now, that’s exactly what I need.

I am a simple woman, and I never fail to order a medium classic roast beef meal with curly fries and a root beer. In the drive

through, they always ask me if curly fries are okay as the side to my sandwich. Of course, they are okay! Truly what other side dish do they think they could offer that would be on par with the curly fries that Tulsa Burger & Wing Co. in the student union wish they could be.

While they are not a fry and therefore are not comparable to the curly fries, I must say that the mozzarella sticks at Arby’s are quite good. The seasonings mixed into the batter paired with the marinara sauce is a delectable combination, and I would even go as far as to say that the mozzarella sticks here are far superior to those at Sonic. If only I could muster up the courage to try the jalapeno bites.

Much like the McDonald’s sprite, I believe the Arby’s root beer to have healing powers. The carbonation is divine, so much more than a normal root beer would hold, and the syrup is packed full of flavor.

I drink Arby’s root beer as if I were in the desert and have never seen a drop of water before.

If you need a sweet treat, the turnovers are incredible, the perfect balance between a warm fruit and icing, with a flaky crust

that is like a pillow, but will not make a mess in your car as you try to eat it. I, for one, am an absolute slut for the apple turnover, which is included in my happiest memories as far back as when I was nine years old.

The salted caramel chocolate cookie is literally the best thing I have ever put into my mouth. No cookie I have ever had before has ever compared to this cookie that I got at a random Arby’s on an Arkansas highway on a humid summer evening. It is chewy yet firm, sweet yet salty, and large enough that you can eat the whole thing yourself or share with others without feeling like you are missing out. I may be a slut for the apple turnover, but I would sell my soul for this goddamn cookie.

But the sandwich. The reason we are all here, for the meats, for this sandwich. What to say about the magnificence of the classic roast beef sandwich. There is a reason it is a classic. It is absolutely loaded with roast beef, layers upon layers of a meat that is lighter than chicken, yet still makes you feel like you got your daily dose of protein.

The sesame seeds across the top of the bun give it just enough crunch and texture to

offset the layers of roast beef, and the bun is squished down just enough that you can feel like you have never had a more fulfilling bite in your life. Through the deepest of hangovers or worst of flus, that roast beef sandwich has supported me when I did not even support myself.

If you simply are not feeling the classic roast beef sandwich, the sliders are also great options, flavor packed in a little punch that you can chowdown on in between parent-teacher conferences or meetings in the office. And who can forget the gyros, which I was obsessed with in junior high school before I learned that I was allergic to tzatziki sauce.

No matter what you need, no matter when you need it, as long as it is before 10:30 p.m.., Arby’s will be there to support you. Whether it be yet another soccer tournament with your rageful team, Thanksgiving because someone did not cook the turkey all the way through, a heartbreak or the happiest night of your life, you know where to find the meats.

Do online trainings prevent sexual assault?

Answer: No.

Comic by Kyle Garrison