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19 August 2019

Done studying? Where to spend your time in Tulsa Perhaps unassuming from the outside, Tulsa is packed with things to do and places to visit in your free time.

Piper Prolago Variety Editor As a college student, you’ll quickly learn that with great freedom comes great amounts of free time. While your studies will inevitably come with hours of homework and reading, it’s important to find time to explore the city and have fun with friends.

Tulsa has several spots that any person new (or not as new) to Tulsa should check out between study sessions.

The first time I left campus to explore the city, my friends from Tulsa took me to the iconic Center of the Universe. Located at the corner of West Archer and North Boston, this small circle is in front of Bob Haozous’s Artificial Cloud statue. The Center of the Universe is a unique acoustic experience that operates like an echo chamber. Within the circle, you can hear whispers amplified while the outside remains quiet.

One of my favorite things about Tulsa (as an art history major, of course) is the incredible arts scene that is fostered by the community. With two major museums and several galleries throughout the city, there are always ways to engage with Tulsa’s arts and culture.

The Philbrook Museum of Art is a beautiful old mansion that belonged to Waite Phillips, a founder of the Phillips Petroleum Company. The villa was donated to the city as an arts center in 1938 and now houses a massive collection of art available to the public. The architecture and design of the rooms themselves are stunning, not to mention the works on display by artists such as Pablo Picasso, Kehinde Wiley and Thomas Moran. Philbrook recently opened an exhibit of Islamic art that will be on display until October 2019.

After strolling through the galleries, guests can take a walk outside in Philbrook’s extensive gardens and grounds. These gar-

dens were recently named the “most beautiful place in Oklahoma” by House Beautiful magazine. TU students have free admission to the museum, making it a great place to visit anytime, except on Mondays and Tuesdays, when they are closed.

The Gilcrease Museum of Art is another free stop for TU students. The museum houses a collection of art from North and South America that encompasses indigenous culture from 12,000 BCE to contemporary art. A Mexican Modernism exhibit will be shown here until August 2020, and Dorothea Lange photography will be on exhibit Sept. 13 until Jan. 20.

While Philbrook and Gilcrease are open weekly to visitors, another way to experience Tulsa art is on the monthly First Friday events. On the first Friday of every month, downtown galleries, as well as Philbrook, stay open late and host events for art crawlers. You can walk from gallery to gallery as streets around Guthrie Green are closed to drivers.

The Guthrie Green is an open park space in Downtown Tulsa that hosts concerts and events from outdoor yoga classes to lunchtime food truck gatherings. For First Fridays, though, the park opens for live music and provides spaces for stalls where local craftspeople sell jewelry and art. Galleries open late and exhibit new shows from local and visiting artists. First Fridays are great ways to kick off the weekend and spend time with friends around Downtown.

The Gathering Place, like the Guthrie Green, is a sprawling public park space for Tulsans to enjoy. Only recently opened, the Gathering Place was just named the best new attraction in the country by USA Today. While at the Gathering Place, guests can play outside in several garden and playground spaces. Inside one of the buildings, there is a cafe to have a meal or hang out, and stunning art and architecture decorate the interior of William’s Lodge.

Circle Cinema is another unique place in Tulsa to visit in your free time. The oldeststanding movie theater in Tulsa, Circle Cinema shows independent, classic and block-

Not done studying? Where to get your work done Though we’re a small campus, we have plenty of good study spots, not to mention the odd off-campus nook.

Hana Saad Copy Editor After the fun and stress of orientation week, studying is probably the last thing on your mind. But as the semester progresses, you may find yourself bogged down with assignments to complete, exams to study for and books to read.

Sure, you could study in your room, but being surrounded by beige walls for hours can tire even the most dedicated student.

Give yourself a change of scenery, even if you’re only switching to a different spot on campus. It’s good for you.

Where: North and South Reading Rooms Highlight: The blessed quiet What: People say the reading rooms in McFarlin library look straight out of Hogwarts. At least, that’s what they tell you during the tour. Although it’s a much more toned-down version of the Hogwarts libraries, the reading rooms are impressive looking and impressively quiet. They are perfect for those who need silence to do their work.

Where: Sharp Plaza Highlight: The shaded tables What: There are about five tables that are in between Sharp Chapel and McFarlin Library. This is a great spot for those that want to enjoy a little nature. During the day, students walk through the area to get to other buildings, but it calms down in the evening and becomes a relaxing spot to study with friends.

Where: The Albert Patrick Blair Courtyard Highlight: The glorious greenery What: This little garden spot is conveniently tucked away within Oliphant Hall.

Stumbling on it feels like a surprise and offers a nice respite from a hectic day of classes. Make sure to stop by during the summer and spring, as that’s when most of the trees and plants look gorgeous.

Where: Allen Chapman Student Union Highlight: The food options What: The Union (or ACAC, as some like to call it) is a central part of campus, featuring some chain restaurants and the CStore, where students can grab food using their meal plan. If you love working in the hustle and bustle, then the Union is the perfect place for you! The upstairs section has a few open couches you can crash on while you’re studying.

Where: McFarlin Library 24-hour study room Highlight: The four printers What: This spot is perfect for those who need to pull the occasional all-nighter. The chairs are decently comfortable, and there is usually plenty of space to lay out all your study materials. Plus, there are a couple of vending machines right outside of the lab, which means you can grab a snack or a drink when that nighttime craving hits.

Where: Dietler Commons Highlight: The open space What: Located in front of McFarlin library, this grassy space is perfect for large study groups that don’t mind the outdoors.

Bring a picnic blanket, some snacks and have a study session under the blue Oklahoma sky.

Where: 918 Coffee Highlight: The caffeine options What: Affectionately called 918, this coffee shop is just a few minutes drive from campus. Come here when you grow sick of studying on campus and treat yourself to a cup of their coffee, if you’re into that (they also have tea, hot chocolate and other snacks for non-coffee lovers). Some evenings they have live music, which makes for a nice study break.

Don’t be afraid to explore the campus and find your own favorite places to get work done. Who knows? You might stumble upon a great study spot!

When studying becomes a drag, be sure to free yourself up to explore the town.

buster films throughout the year. On Sept. 5, for example, they will screen a Toni Morrison (RIP) documentary, “The Pieces I Am,” preceded by readings of the late Nobel Prize winner’s writings. TU students are given admission to films for $2 on Tuesdays, so long as they have their student IDs: two-dollarTuesdays.

The second Saturday of every month, Circle Cinema shows silent films that are accompanied by live organ performances.

The theatre also shows live screenings of the National Theatre Live, productions operated by the Royal National Theatre in London.

Throughout the year, Circle Cinema hosts events like the Tulsa American Film Festival in October.

Finally, several of Tulsa’s live music venues host artists from all over the world.

Cain’s Ballroom will have performances from Wallows, KONGOS, Animal Collec-

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tive, Bad Suns, The Raconteurs, Wilco and more during the fall semester. The Vanguard will host Greyson Chance in November, along with performances by local bands.

Most concert entry fees are under $20. Big name artists like the Jonas Brothers, Billie Eilish and Chance the Rapper will perform at the BOK Center this semester as well, but tickets are much more expensive and are sold out quickly.

Tulsa fosters a community with tons of opportunities to get out in the city and have unique experiences. The city offers venues and spaces to explore the newfound freedom of college life. Whether you’re moving to Tulsa from another city or coming to TU as a longtime Tulsan, this is the time to find new ways to engage with all the art, music, film and fun that the city has to offer.

TU’s places of worship Looking for a place to get your spirituality on? We’ve got just the list for you!

Sara Serrano Satire Editor Whether you’re already religious, looking to expand your spiritual life or just curious about where your peers spend their free time, here’s a quick rundown of some religious organizations at TU that might pique your interest.

Student Organizations Baptist Collegiate Ministries (BCM): A Baptist college organization supported by the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma.

Beta Upsilon Chi (BYX): A social Christian fraternity that holds bible studies, philanthropy events, parties, intramurals and more.

Christians Revealing The Apostles’ Vision on Earth (CRAVE): A campus ministry sponsored by North Point United Pentecostal Church, holding worship services.

Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS): A Catholic organization that leads weekly bible studies in conjunction with the Newman Center.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA): An on-campus Christian ministry open to all TU students leading weekly meetings with food, games, speakers and fellowship.

Hillel: Association of Jewish Students: An association committed to serving Jewish students at TU, hosting Shabbat dinners and celebrating Jewish holidays at their Hillel Center.

International Student Ministries (ISM): A community organization primarily focused on international students at TU, holding weekly lunches and an English club, as well as trips and visits to American homes.

Latter-Day Saint Student Organization (LDSSA): A student organization supporting TU students of the Mormon faith.

Newman Men’s Group: A Catholic men’s group focused on bringing fraternity, spiritual bonding and church teachings to the men at TU. Nurses Christian Fellowship (NCF): A student group committed to helping fellow nursing students become better Christians and nurses.

Reformed University Fellowship (RUF): An on-campus Christian ministry with weekly bible studies and large group services.

St. Therese Women’s Group: A student group that hosts weekly meetings, tea times and other activities committed to God and forging lasting friendships between women.

Student Mobilization (STUMO): An organization devoted to helping Christians grow as leaders, providing personal mentoring as well as monthly meetings.

Wesley Foundation: A United Methodist campus ministry holding weekly events, weekend parties and a free lunch every Friday at noon.

For more information on these groups and others, visit https://utulsa.edu/studentorganizations/#orgs=organization-type-orgreligious and https://utulsa.edu/campusministries/#ministries-on-campus On-Campus Ministries: Baptist Student Center (Baptist): 710 S. Tucker Dr. Tulsa, OK 74104 580-916-0908 www.tulsabcm.com Hillel House (Judaism): 315 S. Delaware #215 Tulsa, OK 74104 918-631-5254 Muslim Student Association Prayer House (Islam): 3020 E. 4th Place Tulsa, OK 74104 918-812-3278 Newman Center (Catholic): 440 S. Florence Tulsa, OK 74104 918-599-0204 www.tu-newman.org Sharp Chapel (Interfaith): 800 S. Tucker Dr, Tulsa, OK 74104 (918) 631-2546 Little Blue House (Interfaith): 2839 E. 5th St Tulsa, Oklahoma (918) 978-9721 Wesley Foundation (United Methodist): 3019 E. 5th Street Tulsa, OK 74104 918-592-5778 https://wesleytu.org

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Student academic resources A brief rundown of TU’s for your ease of mind “True Commitment” To calm the anxieties you might experience as a first-time college student, we’ve compiled this list of helpful on-campus resources.

Emily Every Managing Editor Freshman year can be overwhelming.

You’re packed in with a bunch of strangers, you’re probably living with someone in a little shoebox of a dorm and you need to figure out how to schedule and get yourself around for one of the first times in your life. And, that’s all outside of academics. I don’t really need to tell you that the better you keep your grades afloat, the easier everything else is to manage, but I’ll do it anyway: The better you keep your grades up, the easier everything else is to manage. So it’s pretty much essential to take proactive steps to keep yourself sane and organized, otherwise you may struggle with finding the time or mental energy to do all the social stuff in college.

With that being said, here are some resources provided by TU designed to help you succeed. Be willing to take advantage of their services. They’re there to help you, I promise. In fact, these offices employ people specifically to help students, so think of it like supporting a local business if that makes it easier.

1. CSAS, or the Center for Student Academic Success, is located on the second floor of the Hardesty Hall Holmes Student Center and sort of works as a bit of a catch-all in this sort of situation. They handle tutoring, academic success workshops (which will teach you successful studying and organizational techniques, alongside more specialized advice) and academic counseling.

If you’re having general academic difficulties, whether that be trouble focusing when studying or struggling with a certain course, CSAS is a good first step. They also house disability services, which provides accommodations like extended time on tests, accessible housing and other individualized needs for students registered through CSAS. In addition to their Hardesty location, they have tutoring for ENS courses on the first floor of Hardesty, tutoring for AS, Health and Business courses on the third floor of Chapman Hall, Math tutoring on the third floor of Keplinger Hall. A CS lab is planned to open in Rayzor Hall.

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relation with mental health and ability to keep up with academic stresses.

I know this sort of stuff is complicated, but you’re here to learn, and it would be a damn shame if you weren’t able to do that because something’s clouding up your mind. You shouldn’t be hesitant to use resources that are here for a reason, especially if something’s going on that’s getting in the way of your education. These services are available for free, and off-site help is an option if you need more specialized aid.

International Student Success Center on the second floor of Oliphant offers the same general resources as CSAS but with a specific focus on supporting the international students on campus. Along with English language support help and other academic workshops, the center also focuses on helping students adjust to university life more generally and culturally.

The Writing Center focuses specifically on helping students sharpen their writing skills and works with students’ essays. It’s located on the third floor of McFarlin Library, and you can book a two-hour appointment at utulsa.mywconline.com.

The Math Lab hosted in Keplinger Hall offers tutoring for students with coursework in College Algebra, Math with Applications, Basic Calculus, Precalculus, Calculus I, II and III. The hours are listed on TU’s student resources online page, and help is walk-in, so no need to schedule an appointment ahead of time.

Professors are there to help you. I know this is cheesy, but consider your professors as a resource and don’t be afraid to reach out and ask for help like you would from any other resource. They’re people, so treat them with respect and dignity above that of an online tool, obviously, but their specialized knowledge in both the college processes and their field of choice is going to come in handy.

Beyond even that, they can be wonderful mentors and put you in touch with internship opportunities or even post-grad employment positions. So be cordial, engaged in class and drop by during office hours, please please please.

Of course, there are other resources that are always there; student-organized study groups, your RA, general online resources or even a knowledgeable roommate can still pull you through. But, if you ever end up in a bind and need a quick overview of some of the academic resources TU has available, here they are.

The 2019 Spring semester saw the announcement of a significant curricular shift at TU, likely to affect campus culture.

Chris Lierly Commentary Editor Lindsey Prather Student Writer On April 11, 2019, the University of Tulsa announced a full-scale academic restructure plan entitled “True Commitment.”

Branded as a “reimagining” of the university, the changes seek to introduce a greater degree of interdisciplinary cooperation and professional readiness.

To achieve this, the plan calls for the gradual “phasing-out” of a number of programs such as Bachelors in Music Performance, Theatre, Philosophy, Religion, Russian and Chinese Studies, as well as Graduate Degrees in Fine Arts, Physics, Chemistry, Math, Geosciences, Business and Law, among others. The plan also reorganizes the remaining degree programs into three colleges: the Henry Kendall College, the College of Engineering of Natural Sciences and the Professional Super College that groups Business, Law and Medical programs together.

The changes, introduced by Provost Janet Levit, followed an extended period in which every program at the university underwent exhaustive reviews. These reviews were held in response to a number of concerns raised by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a regional accreditor for colleges.

Although the commission recommended these reviews, the review process itself was tasked to a newly formed body, the Provost’s Program Review Committee (PPRC).

The results published by this committee ultimately formed the basis for True Commitment initiative, prescribing the cuts and formulating the reorganization of the university.

This entire review period and decisionmaking process took place throughout the 2018 – 2019 academic year, and the earliest origins of this undertaking have been described by administration as “decisive presidential and board of trustees action.” However, the Provost and the administration at large have been forced to defend this characterization against the widespread belief to the contrary by both students and faculty.

In a series of meetings, town halls and question-and-answer sessions, Provost Levit has described the entire reorganization

Where to grab a bite on- or off-campus Use this list to guide your food decisions when you’re feeling hungry and up for something new.

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as “a model of shared governance at an unprecedented level.” True Commitment’s most vocal critics have lodged a variety of grievances against this portrayal; notably, a majority of PPRC members were handpicked by the administration and the tuitionpaying studentry was almost entirely unaware of these potential changes.

The language used in the early days of the True Commitment reveal included seemingly paradoxical phrases such as “secret sauce” and “high-touch.” A puzzling metaphor about “rowing the boat” evoked feelings of a commitment to TU’s wholesome and fundamental identity, as opposed to the radical transformation promoted by True Commitment.

Additionally, faculty and student body reacted in a more official capacity to the proposed changes. On April 12, 2019, the faculty of the College of Law held a nearunanimous vote that rejected the proposed changes, with the faculty of Arts and Sciences following soon after. This prompted a number of reactions from members of the PPRC and the TU administration.

A series of town halls took place at the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Engineering and Natural Sciences.

Students pressed the committee members on the parts of True Commitment they felt targeted specific programs, among other facets of the plan.

As a direct response to the backlash, President Clancy, Provost Levit and PPRC members held a number of open forums in an attempt to ease concerns. Following these town halls and the one held by the Graduate School, there were a series of outbursts by PPRC members directed at both students or faculty who questioned the proposed changes.

Both faculty and students alike have had articles published in the Tulsa World, the Nation and the CityJournal, while publications such as the Chronicle for Higher Education and the National Review have also covered the changes. However, the administration seems to be steadfast in the decisions they have made concerning the university’s future.

These changes will no doubt come under even closer scrutiny during this school year and the administration almost assuredly make multiple announcements concerning the implementation and piloting of new offices and services as well as the programs that True Commitment cuts.

Now, I know what you are thinking: “Emma, I took a tour of campus, I know what’s what and what’s where. What can you possibly tell me about TU eating that I didn’t know before this article?”

The answer: While what one chooses to eat is obviously a subjective and deeply personal decision, stick around and you might be rewarded with some quality food on campus and nearby.

On Campus On the Caf: My advice? Those take home salads are your best friend. They serve as a solid salad base for you to get creative with. Add raisins, sunflower seeds and some Zoe’s Kitchen Vinaigrette, and you’ve just upgraded that salad from a C to a B+. In terms of the meals, Caf breakfasts are typically the best. The international food section is always a safe bet. The curry is good.

Avoid mystery meats.

McFarlin Cafe: The most important food place on campus, the McFarlin Cafe is going to become your everything. Stop in between classes. Get a granola bar. You’re going to need it.

Student Union: Most of the restaurants at the Caf are chains and taste the same as any other chain. The Hut is okay. A good stop for late-night fries. Otherwise, make sure to get food from ACAC before 2:00 p.m. because most of the other restaurants close around then.

Off campus but near-ish foods Maybe it’s cheating a little to add restaurants that aren’t on campus per se, but come on! What am I going to do? Review Chick-Fil-A three times? I have tried to only choose places that are within walking dis-

tance, (or Lime scooter distance). But this is Tulsa so walk at your own risk.

Mother Road Market: Enjoy ice cream, tacos, rotisserie chickens and sliced bread while playing mini golf at this recent addition to 11th Street. Similar to a mall food court, but fancy-er (think Chelsea Market) Mother Road can be a little pricey, but it’s a good place to eat with a big group of people.

No need to ever argue over what type of restaurant you should go to, they have them all here.

Fair Fellow Coffee Roasters: In terms of nearby coffee shops, you can’t beat Fair Fellow. They have nice big windows and good coffee. What more do you want?

Pollos Asado Al Carbon: You really can’t go wrong with street tacos. This little food truck located directly behind Fair Fellow Coffee is a quick and tasty meal if you’re in the area. They have a five for $5 deal that is excellent. Bring them into Fair Fellow (they are cool with it, I’ve asked) for a quick meal between studying.

Tacos Don Francisco: Like the last recommendation, this is a great taco joint, and for late-night dinners, Don Francisco’s is always going to be your best bet. Open till 10:00 p.m. on weeknights and 3:00 a.m. on weekends, I always walk away happy here.

Plus, they’re right across the street from TU’s campus.

Jane’s Deli: This is a cute little hole-inthe-wall deli with decent lunch specials.

The soup and salad are particularly good.

It’s one of the closer places on the list, and definitely walkable for those that don’t have transportation.

Lone Wolf: I’ve saved this one for last because it holds a special place in my heart.

Lone Wolf’s Kimchi Fries are some of the best fries I’ve ever eaten. Spicy and sweet and at a decent price, Lone Wolf is a great “sit down” restaurant that it directly across 11th. Be sure to check it out and agree with me on this one.

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Meet the 2019 – 2020 Collegian editors Get to know this year’s editorial staff by their answers to life’s most pressing questions

Name: Ethan Veenker Position at The Collegian: Editor-in-Chief Major(s): English; creative writing Hometown: Sand Springs, Oklahoma Desert island bands: Sufjan Stevens, Animal Collective Favorite word: Indicative If you had to get a tattoo right now, what would it be?

A certain line from a certain song — please don’t make me say it Most watched movie: The “Lord of the Rings” trilogy How do you take your coffee? I like coffee cake?

Childhood dream job: Explorer Book you think about often: “Lincoln in the Bardo” by George Saunders because it sparked a genuine existential crisis that I kind of had to walk off for an hour Most important advice to freshmen: Please go outside Can be found on social media: Delete your Facebook Name: Emily “Emily” Every Position at The Collegian: Managing Editor Major(s): Environmental policy, English lit, others, possibly Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina Desert island bands: Leonard Cohen, of Montreal Favorite word: “Looking-glass” is nice, I think If you had to get a tattoo right now, what would it be?

Cool snake somewhere cool Most watched movie: “The Shining” and/or “Battle Royale” How do you take your coffee? Almond milk, no sugar. Also usually too strong if I’m the one making it Childhood dream job: I wanted to be a taxidermist before I really knew what that meant aside from working with animals. After I knew better, a screenwriter or something Book you think about often: Bad answer, but I disliked my first experience of reading the “Iliad” so much that its worn itself like a groove into my brain. Otherwise, Anne Garréta’s “Sphinx” Most important advice to freshmen: Say what you mean and do what you enjoy. In terms of school, be willing to sit through your gen-eds and other low level requirements, no matter how soul-sucking it is in the moment Can be found on social media: I can’t and won’t be!

Name: Sara Serrano Position at The Collegian: Satire Editor Major(s): Mechanical engineering (help) Hometown: Tulsa, Oklahoma Desert island bands: Why would I condemn my favorite bands to life on a desert island with me?

Favorite word: Aesthetic If you had to get a tattoo right now, what would it be?

A dainty flower! I could lie and say they’re symbolic to how I strive to constantly grow as a person, but I just think they’re pretty Most watched movie: “The Lord of the Rings” How do you take your coffee? Allow me to introduce you to some friends that won’t wreck your sleep cycle: ginger herbal tea, honey and lemon Childhood dream job: Rockstar Book you think about often: “Good Omens” Most important advice to freshmen: It’s okay to ask for help!

Can be found on social media: If you wanna cringe, IG @yt_andromeda. Don’t say I didn’t warn you Name: Emma Palmer Position at The Collegian: Graphics Editor, baby!

Major(s): English, graphic design Hometown: Tulsa, Oklahoma Desert island bands: Car Seat Headrest, Pedro the Lion Favorite word: Ephemeral If you had to get a tattoo right now, what would it be?

Some words in my dad’s handwriting Most watched movie: Probably “Green Room” and “It’s a Wonderful Life” How do you take your coffee? I love a good iced Ameri-

cano. Make it black please Childhood dream job: Arthurian Historian Book you think about often: “As I Lay Dying” is permanently burned in my brain.

Something about the way it’s worded has never left me. “My mother is a fish” and all that Most important advice to freshmen: Let yourself like things Can be found on social media: IG @emmapalmerarts

Name: Madison Connell Position at The Collegian: News Editor Major(s): Creative writing Hometown: Ardmore, Oklahoma Desert island bands: Does the “Hamilton” soundtrack count?

Favorite word: Cuddles If you had to get a tattoo right now, what would it be?

Probably a tattoo somewhere on my leg or ankle that says “out of order.”

Most watched movie: I worked at a daycare with toddlers

Name: Brian Kwiecinski Position at The Collegian: Business Manager Major(s): Computer information systems Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona Desert island bands: Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch Favorite word: *Dabs* If you had to get a tattoo right now, what would it be?

Text on my lower back that says “Please turn in payroll” Most watched movie: “Thor: Ragnarok” How do you take your coffee? Black Childhood dream job: Radio Announcer Book you think about often: Anything from the “Pendragon” series Most important advice to freshmen: It’s important to make time for the people in your life, don’t forget that you’re one of them Can be found on social media: Facebook, flat-earthers-meet.eu

Name: Brennen Gray Position at The Collegian: Sports Editor Major(s): English; creative writing Hometown: Coweta, Oklahoma Desert island bands: Jeff Rosenstock, The Clash, Rancid Favorite word: Metal-Gear-Solid-III:Snake-Eater If you had to get a tattoo right now, what would it be?

A Thai Sak Yant Most watched movie: “Rango” How do you take your coffee? If it’s coffee I’ll drink it Childhood dream job: Bush pilot Book you think about often: “Catch-22,” although every few months “The Sun Also Rises” needles its way ahead Most important advice to freshmen: The only right way to do anything is your own way Can be found on social media: Annihilate all social media

Name: Anna Johns Position at The Collegian: Social Media/Web Manager Major(s): English. I’m still figuring out my second major!

Haha! I’m panicked! LOL! Hometown: Pleasanton, California Desert island bands: Uh, can I get a hard ABBA? Every song of theirs is a slapper, a banger, and a tear-jerker. No other bands exist Favorite word: Effervescent If you had to get a tattoo right now, what would it be? I would love to be that guy around campus with a hyper realistic tattoo of the hot babe from “Shark Tale.” Like Icarus before me, I have flown too close to the sun, and now I must permanently imprison the hot babe from “Shark Tale” on my bicep as a result of my hubris Most watched movie: “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” How do you take your coffee? I’m a whiny pissbaby, which means I take my coffee with a lot of cream and sugar Childhood dream job: Broadway actress. Later, I developed terrible anxiety, so that really nipped my childhood plans in the bud Book you think about often: “The Bell Jar” by Sylvia Plath Most important advice to freshmen: Hey, uh, maybe go to class. Sleep well. Befriend your professors. I, unfortunately, panicked in speaking to one of my professors, and for some reason, I would only make jokes about Oprah. I don’t know why I did that. I don’t think my professor knew why I did that. Don’t do that Can be found on social media: The depths of Instagram. Sometimes I’m featured in my mom’s Facebook posts

in 2016. So. Much. “Frozen.”

How do you take your coffee? In the flavor of Pepsi Childhood dream job: Writer or actor Book you think about often: AP Style Guide Most important advice to freshmen: If you’re struggling, talk to your teachers. They often will work with you to a certain extent and want you to succeed Can be found on social media: Instagram: madi_connell10

Name: Piper Prolago Position at The Collegian: Variety editor Major(s): Art history and... anthropology? Economics?

I’ll keep you posted.

Hometown: Wichita, Kansas Desert island bands: Varsity and Alvvays Favorite word: Indubitably If you had to get a tattoo right now, what would it be?

A Picasso line drawing to really drive home the art history brand Most watched movie: I’d like to say something cool but my mom thinks “The Cheetah Girls” How do you take your coffee? Usually overpriced, preferably with latte art Childhood dream job: Stay-at-home dog mom Book you think about often: “Americanah” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Most important advice to freshmen: Midday naps only go so far!

Can be found on social media: I don’t think you need an @ if you want to find me Name: Chris Lierly Position at The Collegian: Commentary Editor Major(s): Political science; English Hometown: Sand Springs, Oklahoma Desert island bands: Not familiar with genre Favorite word: Gabagool If you had to get a tattoo right now, what would it be?

Probably something Liverpool FC Most watched movie: Either “Apocalypse Now” or “The Departed” How do you take your coffee? Black or with, like, one

sugar Childhood dream job: Paleontologist Book you think about often: “The Sun Also Rises,” can’t get it out of my head how well Hemingway stamps that whole only-person-who’s-not-having-fun-in-the-room vibe, so well into the book Most important advice to freshmen: It’s about as cliche as it gets, but if you’re undecided, pick the thing that you can’t stop thinking about when you’re not working on it Can be found on social media: I mean, based on my first major you should already know that’d be a bad idea

Name: Hana Saad Position at The Collegian: Copy Editor Major(s): Media studies and one other thing that I haven’t quite decided on yet Hometown: Bixby, Oklahoma Desert island bands: Uh I don’t really listen to bands but I like Bleachers because Jack Antonoff Favorite word: Maelstrom If you had to get a tattoo right now, what would it be?

Probably the word clarity, with the comma, please and thank you Most watched movie: “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.” Something about it is just so comforting to me How do you take your coffee? Coffee is gross, so I end up drinking a lot of chai for my caffeine fix Childhood dream job: Veterinarian Book you think about often: “The Bell Jar” by Slyvia Plath, my queen Most important advice to freshmen: Prioritize your mental and physical health first Can be found on social media: Instagram @hanajanesaad