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President’s Corner: Technology and communication – then and now

President Sean Burrage November 17, 2016

The news that The Southeastern transitioned from a traditional printed newspaper to an online platform this semester gave me pause to think about just how much technology has changed our world over the...

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Climate change and global warming

Zach Brittingham, Staff Writer November 17, 2016

Doesn’t the weather seem unusually hot for November? Our planet is warming up and temperatures are rising annually. Some people do not believe global warming is a real thing or that it is currently...

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Celebrities weigh in on the election

Zach Brittingham, Staff Writer November 3, 2016

Everyone has an opinion on the presidential election. This year it seems that those opinions are intensified and more people are continually speaking up, including popular celebrities. In American culture...

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Oklahoma’s Promise: an essential for many college students

Haley Barnett, Staff Writer November 3, 2016

In today’s economy, a college education is not easy to come by without financial assistance. For students in low and moderate income households, the cost of a higher education can be a large barrier....

Vaccines are meant to protect the body from foreign pathogens and other threats but some think they may have some adverse effects. Photo courtesy of revolutionofthemind.org

Are vaccinations worth it?

October 4, 2016

Vaccinations have become increasingly newsworthy as of late, as research has been showing very negative effects of various vaccines in the medical world. Vaccines work to prepare the body for defense...

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Sean Braddy: a viable candidate for Oklahoma senator

Ali Marts, Staff Writer September 20, 2016

Sean Braddy is running for Oklahoma senator. The difference in current senators and Braddy are their religious views. Oklahoma is a large part of the Bible Belt so Sean Braddy being openly atheist it is...

State Question 791 proposes modern alcohol laws

Zach Brittingham, Staff Writer September 20, 2016

In Oklahoma A petition has begun to amend the current state legislation regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages.  The proposed amendment would basically allow any store that has a liquor license to...

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Penny sales tax for education discussed on the November ballot

Brittney Barr, Staff Writer September 20, 2016

It is no secret the state of Oklahoma has seen drastic changes this year with education funding. With many schools having to deal with large budget cuts, there has been a new proposal that hopes to help...

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Medical marijuana legalization in Oklahoma

J.D. Anteau, Staff Writer September 13, 2016

Under Oklahoma state question 773, Oklahomans are trying to legalize medical marijuana including recreational and industrial use. Medical Marijuana use in the state of Oklahoma now means that only people...

Cafeteria food: variety vs. cost

Yingjie Zhu, Staff Writer September 8, 2016

For most students here, especially for freshmen, the cafeteria is a part of life. However, there are not many different types of food for students to choose from. For example, when a student goes to the...

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