Oklahoma City University

sparked a chain of Indian mascots that have been banned in sports since then (Tramel, 2002). The once mascot for OU, “Little Red”, represented the Oklahoma Sooners for many years before being abolished from the University after students spoke up about the demeaning messages that the mascot embodied. The presence of Native Americans on the University of Oklahoma’s campus began around 1908 when the first “Indian club” formed (Kettle & Masters). This club sparked the beginning of Native American…

This is the first novel written by Betty Louise Bell. It was published in 1984. She describes this novel as “Its essentially autobiographical fiction . . . except I have nine siblings and my mother was still alive when the book was written. Otherwise, it’s pretty much from my life.”(“Voices”). The novel follows the protagonist, Lucie Evers, on her journey to reestablish connections with her past, her heritage, and her family. Although there are several themes in this story, the two most…

mostly located in Nebraska And Kansas, they lived in houses called Earthern houses. These are hut type houses they made out of large logs and covered but dried grass or other type of bushes. The Pawnee people were moved from there reservation in Oklahoma to Nebraska and Kansas were they live today. In the 18th century, more than 60,000 members of the Pawnee tribe inhabited the area along the north platt rive in Nebraska area. The tribe is made up of 4 different bands, band 1 the Chaui meaning…

The Papaschase Land Claim is a battle that is still currently ongoing today. What was it that sparked such a major event? It is events such as the Papaschase Land Claim that show us the flaws in our judicial system, and allow us towards the betterment of society. What is the cost of such a learning curve? It all started when Chief Papaschase and his brother, along with their individual families started moving in the late 1850s. Over the next few years, the band moved through the Lesser…

characters but the main characters are the Weston sisters, Barbara, Karen, and Ivy, and their mother, Violet. It has similar themes to Long Day’s Journey, such as communication, addiction, and acceptance. This play takes place outside of Pawhuska, Oklahoma and it begins with a prologue. We meet Beverly Weston, who used to be a…

doctorate-level, highly experienced educator, thereby utilizing his credentials on accreditation plans and profiting from his expertise as he worked with colleagues and students, and Dr. Heitland could realize the benefits to his retirement plan. When Oklahoma legislators statutorily authorized this program to provide an incentive for OTRS members to continue to serve beyond regular retirement eligibility, it seems reasonable to assume that these were exactly the reasons they did so: to provide…

What makes a Southwestern Oklahoma State University a good fit for an individual? Well, for most high school seniors it is about that time to start applying to colleges and beginning the exciting time of deciding which college would be the best fit for him/her. Although, this not include which team won in the Bedlam game this year. However, it does include a variety of features an individual should look into when determining which college would bet the best fit for him/her. A few of those…

Sooner” is entitled “The Sooner Legacy” and it centers around the life of Minjie Jiang, a student who moved to the United States from China. In the 10-20-minute documentary, Jiang portrays what a “real Sooner” is through his actions at the University of Oklahoma. While Jiang’s past is important, the documentary opens up with a few shots of Jiang’s daily life at OU. Jiang wakes up at 8 a.m. every morning to attends his classes for his business major, helps friends with their homework, works with…

With over 170,000 Hispanic people living in the Oklahoma City metro area, The University of Oklahoma’s Hispanic American Student Association (HASA) strives to welcome members of the community and spread their culture in the meantime (Living in Oklahoma City). The University of Oklahoma’s Hispanic American Student Association focuses on providing an environment in which students from an underrepresented group on campus can come together and share experiences. It also has formed a community in…

Impact of Gateway Experiences: My University College Gateway course experience is one that I may never forget. I knew I would enjoy this course after my one-one interaction with my teacher’s assistant Vu. Talking with Vu made me realize that everyone one here was just like me, a student who is here to get a degree and that sometimes things may get rough but there are plenty of resources to help you make it through. Not only did my professor and TA challenge me to think ahead, but the projects…