Monday, August 29, 2022

a student newspaper of the university of tulsa

Meet the editors, p. 2 Perks of being a TU student, p. 4 Things I wish I knew as a freshman, p. 5

august 29, 2022 issue 1 ~ volume 108

The Collegian: 2

The Collegian

August 29, 2022

Meet The Collegian team this year!

Name: Madison Walters Position at The Collegian: Managing Editor Major(s): English and creative writing Hometown: Henryetta, OK Other clubs/organizations: …

Last book you read: “Good Omens” Karaoke weapon of choice: “Pretty Handsome Awkward” by the Used Movie you’ll defend to the last: “The Birdcage” which might be a little dated but is still an amazing film!

Most recent binge: Rewatched the previous seasons of “What We Do in the Shadows.”

Favorite number: 80 What brought you to The Collegian: I’ve always had a love of writing, so the newspaper really called out to me when I started at TU. Socials: @fiatfv.maddie on Instagram.

Name: Kyle Garrison Position at The Collegian: Satire Editor Major(s): Political science Hometown: Tulsa, OK Other clubs/organizations: N/A Last book you read: “Too Loud a Solitude” by Bohumil Hrabal Karaoke weapon of choice: “Let’s Get It On” by Marvin Gaye Movie you’ll defend to the last: “Boss Baby 2: Girlboss Baby.” I haven’t seen it.

Favorite local eatery: Kilkenny’s: I only ever get the lobster corn chowder in a bread bowl but what more could you want?

Most recent binge: “Seinfeld.” I have one season left and I started a few months ago. I am currently shifting into soup mode.

Favorite number: 43 What brought you to The Collegian: Peer pressure and a general desire to complain Socials: @klgar00 on Twitter

Name: Caspian Denton Position at The Collegian: Sports Editor Major(s): Media studies Hometown: Tulsa, OK Other clubs/organizations: TUTV/Studio 151 Last book you read: “Insomnia” by Stephen King Karaoke weapon of choice: “With a Little Help from My Friends” by The Beatles Movie you’ll defend to the last: “Frank” (2014) Favorite local eatery: Desi Wok Most recent binge: “Reservation Dogs” Favorite number: 8 What brought you to The Collegian: Wanted to get more experience writing and editing journalistic pieces.

Socials: @caspianthehuman on Instagram

Name: Zach Short Position at The Collegian: Editor-inChief Major(s): Political science and English Hometown: Springfield, MO Other clubs/organizations: Might crash either the Spanish or the French club again, SA dropout Last book you read: “Swann’s Way” by Marcel Proust Karaoke weapon of choice: “Whiskey Bent and Hellbound” by Hank Williams Jr. Movie you’ll defend to the last: Either “Apocalypse Now” or the “Much Ado About Nothing” with Keanu Reeves. I consider both to be absolutely flawless

textual adaptations.

Favorite local eatery: Bros. Hooligan hands down: I asked for a medium rare chop steak and they brought that thing out bloody as all hell and I respect them for it. They also butcher all their meat themselves so it’s always fresh off the subprimal.

Most recent binge: Absolutely sprinted through both “Breaking Bad” and “Cowboy Bebop.” Few months ago now but I didn’t watch much TV over the summer.

Favorite number: 39 What brought you to The Collegian: Did yearbook in high school, was somewhat considering trying to get into journalism at one point, very much believe in the importance of a strong and uncensored campus newspaper.

Socials: @snack.short on Instagram or @realzachshort on Twitter.

Name: Shelby Hiens Position at The Collegian: Commentary Editor Major(s): Computer science Hometown: White Plains, MD Other clubs/organizations: MADE at TU, Lottie Jane Hall Government, Lottie Bat Removal Crew Last book you read: “The Phantom Tollbooth” by Norton Juster Karaoke weapon of choice: “Crazy Women” by Brandy Clark Movie you’ll defend to the last: “Gran Torino” and “The Hurricane” Favorite local eatery: Rose Rock Most recent binge: 18 pieces of

sushi at a Wasabi in Virginia What brought you to The Collegian: I love to edit and write, my dad won’t let me become an English major and I am broke.

Socials: @its_shelbs_ on Instagram

The Collegian

August 29, 2022

The Collegian: 3

Meet The Collegian team this year!

Name: Celeste McAtee Position at The Collegian: Graphics Editors Major(s): English, religious studies Hometown: Tulsa, OK Other clubs/organizations: TU Catholic, Peer Mentors Last book you read: “Only the Lover Sings: Art and Contemplation” by Joseph Pieper Karaoke weapon of choice: “Girl” by Jukebox the Ghost Movie you’ll defend to the last: “National Treasure” Favorite local eatery: Pho Nhi Most recent binge: “Exit West” by Mohsin Hamid Favorite number: 1,024 What brought you to The Collegian: Friends invited me to join and I like art Socials: tbh social media kind of scares me.

Name: Margaret Laprarie Position at The Collegian: Copy Editor Major(s): Arts management and German Hometown: Oklahoma City, OK Other clubs/organizations: University Ambassadors, Gilcrease Junior Board, Peer Tutor, Guest Services Ambassador at ahha Tulsa (when I’m not studying abroad in Berlin… see you in the Spring besties) Last book you read: “Everything I Know About Love” by Dolly Alderton Karaoke weapon of choice: “Oh No!” By MARINA Movie you’ll defend to the last: “Lady Bird” Favorite local eatery: Roka (specifically during happy hour) Most recent binge: Season 3 of “Never Have I Ever.”

Favorite number: 28 What brought you to The Collegian: Wrote one random article about First Friday in the spring of 2021 and never looked back Socials: @margaretlaprarie on Instagram Name: Isabella Herrera Position at The Collegian: Variety Editor Major(s): Psychology Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Other clubs/organizations: TU women’s lacrosse club, Student Association Cabinet, The St. Phillip Neri University Parish (the Newman Center).

Last book you read: “A Stolen Life: A Memoir” by Jaycee Dugard Karaoke weapon of choice: “We Are Young” by fun.

Movie you’ll defend to the last: “Lone Survivor” Favorite local eatery: STG Gelateria Most recent binge: “The Gifted” Favorite number: 23 What brought you to The Collegian: My best friend convinced me to visit The Collegian one day and I wanted to get some experience in writing and editing articles.

Socials: @_bug_02 on Instagram

Name: Mary Lickona Position at The Collegian: Business Manager Major(s): Elementary Education Hometown: Rochester, NY Other clubs/organizations: The St. Phillip Neri University Parish (the Newman Center), APO, and the TU Two-step club (yee-haw) Last book you read: “Death Comes for the Deconstructionist” by Daniel Taylor Karaoke weapon of choice: “Favorite Ex” by Maisie Peters (or really anything Maisie Peters or Taylor Swift) Movie you’ll defend to the last: “500 Days of Summer” Favorite local eatery: Coffee House on Cherry Street for sure

Most recent binge: “Stranger Things” What brought you to The Collegian: My friends at The Collegian, plus I’m excited to try my hand at writing articles!

Socials: @mariarosateresa21 on Instagram

Name: Callie Hummel Position at The Collegian: Social Media and Web Manager Major(s): Economics Hometown: St. Louis, MO Other clubs/organizations: Lacrosse club, photography club Last book you read: “Grand Pursuit” by Sylvia Nasar Karaoke weapon of choice: “Ribs” by Lorde Movie you’ll defend to the last: “Parent Trap” Favorite local eatery: Ediblend Acai Bowls Most recent binge: I truly don’t watch TV I’m sorry I don’t have an answer Favorite number: 20 What brought you to The Collegian: I’ve always loved writing and journalism so I was excited when TU had The Collegian!

Socials: @callie.hummel on Instagram

Name: Erika Brock Position at The Collegian: News Editor Major(s): Mechanical engineering Hometown: Lawton, OK Other clubs/organizations: MADE at TU Last book you read: “The Paper Palace”

by Miranda Crowley Heller Karaoke weapon of choice: Movie you’ll defend to the last: “Little Women” (2019) directed by Greta Gerwig Favorite local eatery: Coffee House on Cherry Street Most recent binge: Season 3 of “Never Have I Ever” on Netflix What brought you to The Collegian: Friends asked if I would be interested and I was, I like writing and want to be more involved on campus.

Socials: @erika_brock on Instagram

Aug. 29 - Sept. 4 Monday

Tuesday 30

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W Soccer Central Arkansas 6 P.M.

Cross Country Cowboy Preview All Day

Saturday

Volleyball South Alabama 1 P.M.

Volleyball McNeese State 5 P.M. M Soccer @ UMKC 7:00 p.m.

Sunday 3

Volleyball Stephen F. Austin 1:30 P.M.

Football @ Wyoming 2:30 P.M.

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W Soccer @ Creighton 1:00 P.M.

The Collegian: 4

Freshman Issue

August 29, 2022

Local dining for when you need a Perks to take advantage of as a break from Pat Case and the union student at The University of Tulsa Dear freshmen, when you get tired of eating uncooked Subway sandwiches and drinking mediocre, overpriced coffee, check out these places to eat in Tulsa.

Shelby Hiens Commentary Editor Now, if you want fast food that you can walk to, 11th street has the core college food staples – pizza, tacos, burgers, etc.

But if you would like to venture outside of what TU has to offer and try something new, here’s a list of local eateries that you won’t regret.

Mother Road Market - S Lewis Ave Mother Road Market is an extremely food-diverse outpost where the vendors are always rotating in and out. There are many options to choose from including vegetarian and vegan accommodations. You can find a variety of cuisine inside the bustling repurposed warehouse. Currently, you have your pick of barbeque, authentic Japanese

and keto choices with their own selections that do not disappoint. If you are not a pizza fanatic, there are calzones, stromboli, pasta, sandwiches and salad that will do the job as well. With any trip to Andolini’s it is imperative that you get an order of garlic knots with your meal or to-go. Trust.

Dracula Sandwich - E 3rd St Dracula Sandwich makes “scary good” sandwiches that are large and in charge.

They have delicious subs and hoagies with vegan options as well. Always get the large and take the leftovers back to your dorm (because you will have leftovers). You really get a bang for your buck with this one.

They also have craft sodas available to buy that you can’t find on a regular basis, which makes this unique little sub shop all the better.

Pancho Anaya Bakery - E Admiral Blvd This bakery is the absolute cutest with a nice assortment of fresh pastries and sweets as well as drinks made to order. It has a cozy atmosphere and the treats are super inexpensive which is perfect for the every-

“It has a cozy atmosphere and the treats are super inexpensive which is perfect for the everyday broke student’s college budget.” and Brazilian dishes, Mexican street food, rice bowls, chicken, gourmet fries, all-day brunch platters, milkshakes and comfort food (chicken and tofu nuggets of course).

Mother Road Market might be the one place you can go with all of your new friends where nobody will be awkwardly sipping water because they can’t eat anything on the menu.

Andolini’s Pizzeria - 15th St Andolini’s is a personal favorite, and for good reason. Not only is the pizza fantastic, they have a grandiose assortment of pizzas that will appeal to almost anyone. They accommodate those who prefer gluten-free

day broke student’s college budget. Pancho Anaya Bakery is the perfect place to study and fuel up on delicious baked goods.

Rose Rock Microcreamery - E 5th St Rose Rock has the best ice cream in Tulsa, no question. With their constant flavor rotation, you can feasibly go for ice cream every week and never have to get the same flavor twice. They always have amazing vegan options that anyone will love and they consistently bring high quality ice cream to the table. If you really want to make an impression on your friends, take them here.

From movie tickets to museum visits and everything in between, here’s a list of perks we receive for being students.

Maddie Walters Managing Editor Let’s be candid. For the next four years, you’ve officially earned the title of “broke college student.” Money can be tight sometimes but that shouldn’t mean you’re unable to have fun. In fact, as a student here at the University of Tulsa, you receive certain perks from the university itself and local businesses.

Starting with campus resources, we have the Collins Fitness Center, a free gym with an indoor track, three basketball courts and over 200 pieces of workout equipment. The fitness center also offers classes such as cycling or zumba, though spots are limited, so it’s best to sign up as soon as possible.

Another campus perk is the Esports and Gaming Lounge (commonly called the Gspot). If you weren’t able to bring your own setup to campus or want to explore some new gaming options, this is the place for you. In addition to having board games like “Dungeons & Dragons,” “Catan” and “Secret Hitler,” they also have digital gaming options. “Super Smash Bros.” is a popular option, along with “Overwatch.”

Have there been any films you’ve missed out on while they were in theaters or you just don’t want to pay to rent them? Well, look no further, the University of Tulsa has its own streaming service called CaneFlix. Each month new films are added to the database’s ever-growing collection. New movies to hit CaneFlix include “The Batman,” “Candyman,” “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” “House of Gucci” and “Dune.”

Housing periodically sends out emails with forms to pick the next month’s movies, so you can even have some say as to what films arrive.

Craving food that’s not offered on campus? Starting this year, TU has partnered with GrubHub, offering all students Grubhub+ for free and allowing you to use Hurricane Gold Dollars to purchase food from off-campus restaurants. As a welcome to campus gesture, GrubHub is giving students $10 off if you pick TU as your university on the app.

As for off-campus perks, you can receive free admission to the Philbrook Museum of Art with your student ID. Currently, the museum has an exhibition on Mexican Modernism, featuring works by Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. But hurry, the exhibit is only open until September 11. Students also receive free admission to the Gilcrease Museum, though it is closed for an extended period of time due to remodeling; however, the collection is still open to TU students for research purposes.

Finally, we have Circle Cinema’s $2 Tuesdays. Every Tuesday, Circle Cinema offers $2 movies for TU students as long as they bring their student ID’s. Movies playing on Tuesday, August 30 include “Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero,” “Three Thousand Years of Longing,” “Nope,” “Bodies Bodies Bodies” and much more.

So go see a movie or treat yourself to some food after your first week of classes!

Editor Zach Short is a big fan of the G-spot.

Photo by Madison Walters

Top Five Places to See in Tulsa A guide to eating on campus

We have all been at that point where we just need to get off campus and see something new. Here’s a couple places to forget the stress of college and enjoy the world again.

Isabella Herrera Variety Editor There’s no doubt the TU campus is beautiful and filled with fun activities throughout the week, but sometimes we all want some time away. Whether you’re living on campus or are a commuter, there are plenty of fun things to do around Tulsa that allow students to step away from the textbooks and enjoy the world around you.

Tulsa is filled with beautiful parks, diverse art museums and many more attractions to explore during your free time. As a way to welcome in the new school year, here are the top five places to see in Tulsa during your free time.

1. The Gathering Place The Gathering Place is a free 66.5-acre park filled with fun activities for everyone.

This includes playgrounds, cafés, beautiful gardens filled with wildlife, and even art. This is a great place to go with friends, whether it’s for a walk around the park or sitting down and grabbing a bite to eat. And if those ideas don’t sound like your style, you could have a fun day at the skatepark, take a ride on the bike trail or even just walk around the art exhibits to appreciate the creativity they hold.

The Gathering Place sits beside the Arkansas River, which brings in more wildlife scenery to visitors. Even with the constant free activities going on every day, the Gathering Place also holds scheduled events throughout the year. This includes educational events, nature guided events and “Dog Play Wednesday” every week, where everyone is invited to bring their furry companions to walk around the park and have a great day in nature.

2. The Philbrook Museum of Art If you want those perfect Instagram photos, head over to the Philbrook Museum of Art. Just a little over a mile away from the Gathering Place, Philbrook is filled with diverse artwork and surrounded by beautiful gardens perfect for your next social media post. It doesn’t matter if you appreciate more modern artwork, contemporary pieces, or very abstract works, you will find art that speaks to you within the museum.

Philbrook also has wonderful gardens to walk around allowing you to enjoy the outdoors. Philbrook also hosts Fowler Automotive Films on the Lawn, where you and your friends can take a seat in the garden and enjoy the chosen movie. The next movie in the garden, “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi,” is set for September 30.

3. Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area Just across the river from The Gathering Place, Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness

Area opens opportunities for individuals to explore the natural environment of Oklahoma with guided trails looping around the area. The wilderness area is open from 5 A.M.-11P.M. for anyone who wants to get their steps in. Each trail is marked with a level of difficulty to give everyone the opportunity to challenge themselves with more rigorous trails.

Not only can you get your steps in, but Turkey Mountain is also a great way to get away from the busy environment on campus and surround yourself with wildlife. From the beautiful birds to ground critters, this place gives you the adventure of exploring while still staying safe on trails with safety signs posted about the wildlife surrounding you 4. Tulsa Botanic Garden Like Philbrook’s gardens, Tulsa Botanic Garden surrounds visitors with plant life but at a much larger scale. The vibrant plants allow for visitors to escape the city life and disappear into enchanting gardens, taking away the stress of that homework assignment due next week. The gardens are a great place to go if you don’t want the natural environment of Turkey Mountain but also want to get away from the controlled plant life around the city. It’s the middle ground between both environments with a large amount of diverse and exotic plant life, but in a more organized environment. The garden is open Tuesday – Sunday from 10 A.M .to 5 P.M. with admission prices costing $10 for ages 16 and up.

Also listed on their calendar is their clearance plant sale! If you would like to spice up your dorm or take on the title “Plant Mom/ Dad,” this event might be for you. The next clearance plant sale event is scheduled for Tuesday, August 30, with additional sales taking place the first week of September.

5. Tulsa Zoo Although the city of Tulsa is filled with its own wildlife, the Tulsa Zoo takes wildlife to the next level. With only a 15-minute drive from campus, every student can go to the zoo for a small entry fee of $14. With 17 listed exhibits anyone can spend their day exploring wildlife from different parts of the world from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M., although the latest you can enter the park is at 4 P.M. Tulsa Zoo is also holding events like most attractions here in Tulsa, the most recent being “Zoorassic World,” allowing visitors to learn about dinosaurs through life size replicas of the beasts. This event is ongoing until September 5, 2022, with an additional admission separate from the zoo’s regular ticket prices.

The Gathering Place opened in 2018. courtesy wikipedia

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With all the options on campus, it can be difficult to know where to eat. Here is a guide to the best eats available.

Zach Short Editor-in-Chief 9. Chick-fil-A You know damn good and well why this is here and why I’m telling you not to eat here.

8. Subway I know what you’re thinking: “you made the sandwich,” but hear me out on this one.

It’s a limited menu, so last I was there wraps were an impossibility, as was the jalapeno cheddar bread. The sandwiches are never bad, but they tend to go a little light on the veggies. And with my friend who gets the veggie-only sandwich, she’s reported to me that it doesn’t get much better there. I don’t blame anyone working there because I know Big Sandwich lays these laws down summarily, but Subway corporate sucks eggs and every change they have wrought on the menu these past few years has diminished their quality. I am sympathetic, and I still eat there probably once a week, but this is one of the weaker options.

7. Sol Tex-Mex The main issue holding Sol down in the rankings comes from the uncertain availability of ingredients every day. If shortages never plagued them, they would sit at least two places higher. The chicken has changed from last year for the better, and with corn salsa, pico de gallo, and fajita veggies, there are plenty of fresh toppings to enjoy for those who do not eat meat as well as for those who do.

6. Pat Case Dining Center Pretty solidly middle of the road. Some foods are better than others, but nine times out of ten you’ll find an avenue to make your meal out. Options always exist, including something for any and all dietary restrictions, but if you want something vegetarian, kosher, or halal you might get pigeon-holed into a single choice of plate. Some days the food misses the mark, but other times they’ll host a special selection to recognize some event, such as when they run the Oktoberfest menu. So whereas the former possibility can come as low as a two out of ten, the latter easily sweeps a ten and beats all other options on campus. Sixth seems right.

5. Benvenuto Cuccina Italiana It’s pasta. It always hits. The only downside is it’s just pasta, so you either want it or you don’t. Top dining choice with quite a

few options insofar as what can happen with the dish. For my money, I would recommend just getting chicken alfredo and making them add as much garlic and parmesan as they will. Maybe add a little spinach or broccoli so you don’t feel too guilty.

4. Sushi Blu Okay, so it’s not the world’s greatest sushi, but it’s still sushi and it fills that void in one’s soul when it needs to do so. All the crunchy add-ons get a bit soggy in the cooler, so if you have a texture aversion problem maybe opt for something without the crunch topping, but taste-wise it never misses. Also, if they still have them, the instant miso soup cups border on a delicacy with regard to quick college meals. That canned green tea ain’t it though.

3. Tulsa Burger & Wings Co. Here we enter the top tier. Yes, it deals exclusively in artery-cloggers, but it never fails to please. Starting with just french fries, hamburgers and wings, they offered plenty to secure themselves as a top option.

Adding to that, I’ve seen corn dogs, onion rings, and now some real Anheuser-Busch brew? As a Missouri boy, I have to respect the king of beers; as a college boy, I have to respect beer. Honestly, this ranking might be too low.

2. Tossed No other location on campus has as many customization options. You can always make a meal out here and they seldom run short of any of their ingredients. More than that, they sell soup. I love soup. They sell good soup, which makes matters even better. They have yet to open their mobile dining as of the first week of school, so I do not know how they’ve managed the move from the union into Pat Case, but I will be there as soon as they do. Fingers crossed that they extend to dinner hours too.

1. Einstein Bros. Bagels Did we not all know that Einsteins’ would win? A farmhouse bagel in the morning and a turkey bacon avocado for lunch sounds like the perfect day. Not to mention, they also have a delicious breakfast burrito that most do not seem to know of, as well as coffee options, pastries, and now a cooler full of ready-to-go options as well. I almost knocked them down a peg as retribution for removing the greek yogurt cherry pastry (Einsteins’, if you read this, for the love of God bring that back), but they still have the best food on campus, hands down.

August 29, 2022

The Collegian

The Collegian: 5

Things I wish I knew as a freshman Hard-earned knowledge from a wizened Senior.

Mary Lickona Business Manager As the Oklahoma heat slowly begins to subside (maybe) and we settle into the routines of a new year, I have been reflecting on the person I was three years ago when I became a freshman at the University of Tulsa.

Despite initially feeling afraid and unsure, I was quickly swept up in the joys and excitements of college life. With these joys came a fair share of struggles, which is sad to say an inevitable part of college. But through these struggles I’ve learned a couple of lessons, which I now bequeath to you.

TALK. TO. YOUR. PROFESSORS. I mean it. Go to office hours even if you are not struggling. Email them with questions and speak up in class! It is so much better to show your professor that you are trying, rather than presenting yourself as a voiceless entity who shows up to class confused. I am almost positive the only reason I passed one of my classes is because I was

constantly at the professor’s office hours; I was honest with him when I was completely lost. Remain in good contact with your professors, and your grades will thank you.

Take advantage of the free food. I know the Pat Case can feel safe and familiar, and walking into some random building on campus might feel intimidating, but there are so many opportunities for free food around campus. Check out our article on free lunches for more details, and check your email occasionally to see where the food is located Ask for help. Not just for academic needs, but for your own personal well-being. Reach out to CAPS, plan self-care or talk to a friend if you are struggling. Don’t let your mental health suffer, by pushing your problems under the rug. You’re not annoying or a bother for asking how to better take care of yourself. You’ll be able to better succeed if you are happy and healthy.

Take care of yourself. See above. No, but really. Make sure you are eating every day and staying hydrated. Sleep as much as you can. I know as college students we all joke about staying up until 2 a.m. all the time, but get some sleep every once in a while. Don’t romanticize an unhealthy lifestyle of surviving off of energy bars and one hour of sleep.

You essentially have an all-access gym membership, so take advantage of it.

Eat, sleep and drink water. I’m not asking you, I’m telling you.

Don’t study in your room. I know this one might be subjective. Perhaps you need to be relaxed to study, or you suffer from overstimulation or anxiety. But otherwise, don’t study where you sleep. Get a study buddy and head to McFarlin Library, chill in the Mabee Legal Information Center (law library) or pop into Tyrell so you can better differentiate study time and downtime in your brain.

Use the gym. You’ve got a gym membership! Use it! You might not get such easy gym access again in your life. Collins Fit-

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ness Center has great equipment, nice staff and lots of different classes you can take. So go try yoga, boxing, or the elliptical. You may find your new favorite way to exercise!

I know everyone says college is the time to try new things and expand your horizons and blah blah blah, but it’s true. You will meet many new people (some friends, some not) and learn a lot about the world and yourself. So go learn! And have fun!

But please, please take care and learn from my mistakes.

Beyond Pat Case and ACSU: Free Meals on the TU Campus A detailed list on where to find free lunches on campus.

Celeste McAtee Graphics Editor If you’re a commuter, an upperclassman without a meal plan or anyone simply tired of the Caf, we have good news for you: you can find a free lunch on campus every day of the school week, and all you have to do is show up. Not only do free meals on campus help you fill your stomach between classes, but they’re also a great opportunity to meet new folks here at TU. That’s a two-for-one deal.

The week kicks off with the Baptist Collegiate Ministries (BCM) lunch every Monday. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., you’ll be served classics like Polynesian chicken, hamburgers or burritos by their team of friendly volunteers. Don’t forget the sides served every week: salad, peanut butter sandwiches, canned peaches and an impossible-to-resist scoop of midday ice cream. Once you sit down to eat, look for the staff and students of the BCM who are eager to chat and hear about your day. You’ll often find thoughtprovoking questions scattered across the tables to help you strike up a conversation with the kid across from you whose

academic and social interests might be the opposite of your own. Before you know it, you’ll have an acquaintance from a major you previously didn’t even know existed.

If you miss your grandma’s warm and comforting meals, the 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Tuesday lunch at the St. Philip Neri University Parish (in the Newman Center) offers you the next best thing. You’ll find a different group of retired Churchgoers hosting each week, serving meals such as chicken and wild rice casserole, lasagna and even bratwurst. Don’t skip on the salad, and make sure to snag a grandma-certified homemade cookie (or three, they won’t judge). At the tables, you’ll encounter the outgoing staff and several students — and if you’re lucky, you might even meet the chatty catechist Gerald, hailing all the way from London, England. Cafeteria too crowded? Walk across the hall to the game room where you can try your skills at pool or go for a couple rounds of ping pong… after you’ve finished your plate of chicken tetrazzini, of course.

On Wednesdays, you can find lunches from two different ministries. For any vegetarians, the Little Blue house just north of Chapman serves a dietary-restrictionfriendly meal. You won’t be the only one getting a free meal: you might see (and pet!) a few feline members of the TU community enjoying a not-so-vegetarian lunch just outside the building. Sharp Chapel, lo-

cated in the center of campus, also hosts a free Wednesday meal. At 12:30 p.m., just after the Worship on Wednesday service, Sharp hosts a Sodexo-catered buffet in the atrium, but don’t fret, it’s not the kind of Sodexo meal you’ll find at Pat Case. This meal includes entrees such as ham and mac ‘n’ cheese, brisket and pasta. Seating inside is limited, but the outdoor tables on Sharp plaza offer space for the overflow lunch-eaters.

Every Thursday at noon, you can eat a home-cooked meal hosted by International Student Ministries (ISM), housed out of the Wesley Student Ministry. This meal is typically the most unique one you’ll eat all week: instead of casseroles and dinner rolls, you’ll be served traditional recipes from places around the world such as Pakistan, Colombia and India. You’ll be warmly welcomed by the ministry team, and you’ll have no trouble finding a seat at the table. This lunch is also a fantastic way to meet international students on campus and learn more about the world beyond Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Finally, to close out the week, Wesley provides a free meal between noon and 1 p.m. every Friday. The smiling staff will serve you a catered dish, such as enchiladas or brisket (or a veggie wrap for any vegetarians), but once you’ve been handed your plate, keep walking just a few feet more and you’ll run into a table heaping with bread, cookies and Panera bagels. If

it’s been a long week and you’re not in a super chatty mood, don’t worry. On the tables, you’ll find classic games, and if you’re sitting next to someone new, you don’t have to fall back on standard small talk. Connect over “Connect 4” instead. Stay long enough at the lunch, and you’ll hear an interesting speech by a community member. On your way out, don’t forget to take one more Chips Ahoy cookie. Hey, you made it all the way to Friday.

By the end of the school week, you’ll have saved yourself anywhere between 50 and 100 dining dollars, and you’ll have met dozens of new students on the TU campus.

Megan Posey (senior), a student worker at Wesley, describes the purpose of free ministry lunches. “We recognize that sometimes it can be hard to find and plan meals, especially during the day, during a busy class schedule. [We want to] provide individuals with easy access to meals so we know they’re taking care of themselves,” she explains. “And it’s a great way to meet all kinds of people.”

So this week, why don’t you do yourself, your meal plan and your social life a favor, and stop by one (or all) of the free ministry sponsored meals on campus. After all, they really want to serve you.

Golden Hurricane Best and worst study spots on campus Sports Preview

Sports editor Caspian Denton offers a preview of campus athletics for the new year.

Caspian Denton Sports Editor

As most know, The University of Tulsa sports compete at the NCAA Division I level. Even with a smaller student body compared to most other Division I schools, Tulsa still puts up tough competition across all its sports. It is also important to know that TU wants students to attend events and support their classmates and peers. The university has made this more accessible by offering every student free admission to all athletic events. The only requirement is to show your valid TU ID when entering events.

As a reminder, the Golden Hurricane begins this year coming off of a few accolades. Beginning with the men’s soccer team, Tulsa had a dominant season, working their way up to No. 2 in the nation by the United Soccer Coaches during week 11 of their season. Tulsa completed the season ranked No. 10 nationally with a positive record of 16–2–1. This upcoming season, Tulsa is already starting off strong by currently holding the rank of No. 11 in the preseason poll. The first chance to witness this heavily anticipated season takes place on campus Sept. 2. The Golden Hurricane will be playing against the University of Missouri - Kansas City Roos.

TU men’s cross-country performed well last year too. The team went to the NCAA Cross Country Championship and finished sixth of 31 teams. As the season came to a close, Tulsa runner Scott Beattie was given special recognition and received the American Athletic Conference Men’s Runner of the Year award. This previous successful season leaves a lot of potential for this year’s cross-country performance.

Both Tulsa women’s and men’s tennis teams had notable seasons earlier this year.

Both teams finished their seasons ranked No. 3 in the American Athletic Conference standings. The women played at the AAC Championship against the Memphis Tigers.

Although they fell a bit short of winning the match, they still ended their season with a strong record of 17-8. The women’s season concluded with our very own Golden Hurricane, Laia Conde Monfort, being awarded the AAC Women’s Player of the Year. Tulsa player Kody Pearson received the AAC Men’s Player of the Year award. Previously, Tulsa had never had a men’s tennis player receive this award, so Pearson made university history. The men’s final record consisted of 15-12. It’ll be worth keeping an eye on both teams for their coming performances this year.

The men’s basketball team has just gotten a new coach, Eric Konkol. We will see how he performs this upcoming season as the Golden Hurricane looks to improve upon a lackluster season last year. The TU women’s basketball team will be headed by coach Angie Nelp for her second season, likewise hoping to improve upon conference play.

Women’s basketball stood No. 8 last season and the men’s team stood No. 10. We will see if Konkol and Nelp can turn it around for our Golden Hurricanes this year.

TU’s football team stood No. 5 in the AAC last season. TU’s standing this year will be impacted by the exit of Houston, Cincinnati and UCF, who are joining the Big 12. You can catch their first game of the season in Wyoming on Sept. 3 against the Wyoming Cowboys.

Some upcoming home events include the Tulsa women’s soccer team playing the Central Arkansas Bears on Sept. 1. Following the men’s soccer match with Kansas City, their next match is against Oral Roberts University on Sept. 5. And lastly, Tulsa’s first home football game against the Northern Illinois Huskies occurs on Sept.

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If you have friends, this list is not for you.

Kyle Garrison Satire Editor

As the esteemed satire editor at The Collegian, I would like to welcome all firstyear students to our quirky little campus. I know you all will make the university and your parents proud — that is if you are a CS major who ends up working for a military contractor, otherwise they will be most ashamed. I thought I would write this list of the best and worst study spots on campus because I wish someone would have given me this sage advice when I was a freshman.

I cannot count the number of times that I tried to study in a janitor’s closet or in the bushes outside of McFarlin because I did not have a resource like this. I hope this list helps you navigate this strange new chapter of binge-drinking that is college.

Best Study Spots: McFarlin Library Reading Rooms: This historic and scenic spot boasts of a central location and a beautiful view of downtown Tulsa. Despite it being very well-known, it will always feel secluded because, let’s be honest, you have met your classmates and are well aware they can’t read.

The sidewalk by frat row: This is actually a better nap spot than study spot because of how few lights there are. In fact, with so little light pollution, I would highly recommend utilizing this very safe and scenic location for stargazing. You can also study there if you want and, if you’re lucky, you can find one of the many test answer sheets stolen from past classrooms littered across frat house lawns.

The Collegian office in Oliphant Hall 110 at 5pm every Monday: You won’t regret it!

Probably!

The 3rd floor men’s bathroom in Chapman Hall: This is a great place to study if

you don’t look at what is printed on the ceiling.

Atop the new lawn mower robots: Nowhere else on campus will you have a more thrilling view of our proud university’s poorly mowed lawn and poorly spent tuition money.

Anywhere off campus: Escape while you still can.

The basement of Hardesty Hall: There is only enough oxygen down there for one person so you shouldn’t have to worry about being bothered.

Worst Study Spots: Campus Ministry groups: They may save your soul, but they won’t leave you alone for one God-damned second.

McFarlin Library stacks: What are you?

A nerd?

The Interrogation Chamber: This secluded spot located behind a fake bookcase in Collins Hall would be ideal due to its central location and soundproofed walls but unfortunately is always reserved by Brad Carson who uses it to waterboard anyone found with a candle on campus.

Pike.

Sorority row (as a man): You will be shot on sight. It is so hard being a white man on campus. I am so oppressed. This is Joe Biden’s America.

Sorority row (as a woman): If you don’t have one already, you will get an eating disorder.

Sorority row (as a non-binary person): I’d stay away just to be safe. These are uncharted waters.

Your dorm room: If your roommate would ever do their laundry then maybe you would have enough space to study here but since they think their mom is still here to clean up after them, I guess you will have to study elsewhere.

Anywhere on campus: The asbestos is distracting.