The boys in Delta Tau Chi have gone too far. Following reports of chauvinist comments and sophomoric pranks this term, two members were recently caught on an open microphone making light of an alleged sexual harassment incident. By “the boys in Delta Tau Chi,” we actually mean “the fully grown men who serve as elected […]
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‘Hypersexualized’ environment
The alleged sexual misconduct of University of Oklahoma (OU) emeritus professor and former donor John Scamehorn has garnered a lot of attention recently, but some former students are saying the university’s school of drama fostered an environment that might have been conducive for such harassment. Scamehorn’s donor status with OU’s Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine […]
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No Pax
John Scamehorn dreamed of a world where “insolent women causing trouble are given their just reward.” Now a group of outspoken women might lead him to his own comeuppance. In the first weekend of June, several Facebook and social media posts popped up with allegations of sexual harassment against Scamehorn, an emeritus professor at University […]
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Women’s issues are surging in Oklahoma amid a national conversation around equality
“The #MeToo movement shows that women are not alone in this,” Waggoner said. “And when we rise together and unite, things can change.”
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Chicken-Fried News: Vote early, vote expensively
More than a handful of state lawmakers’ seats are open due to scandals, resignations and full-time job offers.
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Chicken-Fried News: Repetitive injury
Oklahoma House of Representatives members might be required to attend sensitivity training due to recent sexual harassment claims and an investigation.
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Chicken-Fried News: Wild lawmakers
Another Oklahoma representative is facing accusations of harassment.
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Chicken-Fried News: Indiscretion indecision
An Oklahoma state representative recently resigned due to allegations of sexual harassment and then took it back a few days later.
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Primarily speaking
Herman Cain is scheduled to speak at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Oklahoma City Marriott, 3233 Northwest Expressway. His visit is part of the Oklahoma Republican Party’s 2012 Victory Rally, a fundraising event that seeks to bring as many of the party’s presidential candidates to the state before the March primary election, said Matt Pinnell, […]
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Primarily speaking
Herman Cain is scheduled to speak at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Oklahoma City Marriott, 3233 Northwest Expressway. His visit is part of the Oklahoma Republican Party’s 2012 Victory Rally, a fundraising event that seeks to bring as many of the party’s presidential candidates to the state before the March primary election, said Matt Pinnell, […]