A Reflection on Being Editor
After just two weeks of being editor for the Pioneer, and only two months of considering myself an “actual” news writer, I was sent to cover the primary runoff election
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Now the real work for voters begins
What Now? Since Donald Trump won the November 8 presidential election, marches and protests under the message, “Not My President” have taken place across the U.S. Hundreds of protestors took
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Oklahoma’s death penalty practices too flawed to be enshrined in constitution
The Oklahoma Legislature has presented State Question 776, an amendment that says the death penalty cannot be ruled unconstitutional. While the state still struggles to determine how to execute prisoners,
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Pioneer for cold beer: Vote yes for modern liquor laws
Since the end of Oklahoma prohibition in 1959, local wineries and grocery stores have operated under laws and regulations that have not substantially changed in nearly 60 years. It is
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EDITORIAL: Why you should vote YES to SQ 780 and 781
There are less than 25 days until the November 8 election. On the ballot, you will find a number of important state questions to consider. Of those state questions, the
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Breaking down State Question 779: Will you pony up for education?
State Question 779, also known as the Oklahoma One Percent Sales Tax, will be on the upcoming November 8 ballot. Oklahoma voters should vote yes on the question. The proposal
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State Question 777: What “Right to Farm” really means
Come November 8, Oklahoma voters will have the opportunity to vote on State Question 777, also known as the “Right to Farm Amendment”. The ballot title reads: “This measure adds
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If you aren’t voting, you aren’t trying
On Tuesday August 23, Oklahoma voters in 58 counties headed to the polls to vote for the primary runoff elections. These elections determined several nominees for legislative and congressional seats
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Guns on campus is a dangerous idea
College students in Texas are allowed to carry concealed handguns on campus under a new law, effective August 1. Under Texas Senate Bill 11, those with a concealed handgun license
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Pioneer to take short hiatus from printing
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