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The ban, while in compliance with the executive order, does not prohibit students from using TikTok. The app is accessible to users once they are no longer connected to OSU’s Wi-Fi, meaning personal data must be used.

Trevor Frieson, a management and marketing double major, said he still uses TikTok.

“I think, really, it’s not a big deal at all, however, for those people who don’t have the unlimited data or data to spare, it is definitely quite a big deal, as they have limited to zero access,” Frieson said.

The goal of the executive order was to limit usage and interaction of TikTok from Oklahoma’s citizens. OSU’s decision to ban TikTok on uni- versity devices is in accordance with this and extends to students, faculty and staff. Regardless of intentions, the ban has not created a large impact on students.

Flickinger said the ban has created an inconvenience.

“I don’t think it’s a huge deal, but it is just more of a nuisance,” Flickinger said. “We could all just turn our Wi-Fi off and use it, but it is a bit annoying when I want to go use it and forget it doesn’t work on the Wi-Fi.”

Students are not letting the ban affect their usage of the app. Using personal data is a common way to work around the ban.

Frieson echoed Flickinger’s sentiments, saying the ban is a minor hindrance.

“Now I definitely use it less, however, knowing what a simple fix it is to get around the ban, it’s just an inconvenience at this point,” he said.

Evyne Gilmore, a psychology premed major and public relations chair for the College of Arts and Sciences Freshman Student Council, said us ing social media helps her connect with her target audience.

“Using social media is important for PR chair because it allows me to reach a different side of the community that I don’t get to meet in person,” Gilmore said.” It also allows me to make an impact that can reach everybody, and promote in different creative forms.”

The O’Colly reached out to university officials, but they declined to comment.

To read Stitt’s executive or der, visit this website or oklahoma.gov and search “TikTok ban.” news.ed@ocolly.com