Police Reform in Oklahoma
Caroline Upthegrove (ORU) Rep. White presented OU-522 on Nov. 13. The bill brings new reform to the police departments in Oklahoma. According to the bill, […]
Month: November 2020
House Party: Suggestions for jams in House Chambers
Piper Reese (OSU) After caucusing and debates, representatives get the opportunity to recess for five minutes after every bill is heard. During recess, Speaker of […]
Getting to know Rep. Abbi Lesnick
Anna Pope (OSU) Different songs written by artists like Beyoncé and Shakira played in between bills in the House of Representatives’ virtual session today. Author […]
Geese Attacks Justified?
Piper Reese (OSU) Committee members of the Senate brought ORU-013, or “Friend or Fowl Act of 2020” to the floor. ORU-013 describes allowing self-defense with […]
First Gentleman of O.I.L., Zach Bonham
Catherine Hensley (OU) Rep. Zach Bonham from Oklahoma State University is proud to bear the title “First Gentleman of O.I.L.” Governor Lacey Hickey and Rep. […]
Evaluating Confiscation Policy-OSU 518
Caroline Upthegrove (ORU) On an early morning on Nov. 12, college students from all over Oklahoma gathered via zoom to debate the first bill of […]
Senate freshman bill seeks to fight climate change with recycling centers
Catherine Hensley (OU) OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (Nov. 12, 2020) – Senate Freshman Bill OU-004, known as the “Go Green or Go Home Act,” would establish […]
Is 15 the New Legal Age?
Caroline Upthegrove (ORU) Emancipation is a tricky subject debated nationwide. Emancipation is the act that legally frees a minor from their dependent. OU 501, a […]
House Passes Bill that Clarifies Rights of Emancipated Minors
Catherine Hensley (OU) OKLAHOMA, Okla. (Nov. 12, 2020) – “I got emancipated when I was 17, and I didn’t really know what rights I had,” […]
The Leader of ORU OIL
Clubs are an active part of college life, and odds are a student will get involved with one seriously. Brendon Martin, an Oral Roberts political […]