Editorials
Editing the Pioneer: A Learning Opportunity
When I took the position as editor of The Pioneer, I wasn’t even sure if I wanted to stay in school for another semester. I had few memories in college... Read More →
Social Media is Taking Our Humanity
Facebook is addictive. Our phones are enablers. The chief executive officer of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, testified in front of Congress this week to discuss the leak of millions of users’... Read More →
Opinion: More Guns Create More Problems
The argument for owning a gun for safety is not valid in every case. When I was in middle school, my mother, sister, and I almost became victims of gun... Read More →
Opinion: It’s Time to Address Climate Change
Have you noticed the weather in Oklahoma lately? I enjoy the feeling of spring creeping up on us, but some days isn’t it freezing? I know what you’re thinking: that’s... Read More →
Opinion: Dreamers Deserve a Chance
America is a nation founded by immigrants, yet today we are becoming a country which no longer accepts the huddled masses of the poor. The United States Citizenship and Immigration... Read More →
Being Invisible: My Plight to Be Seen
In remembrance of Black History month I want to reflect upon an Oklahoma City author. An author who inspired me to envision black culture apart from its oppression. When... Read More →
This Time, History Shouldn’t Repeat Itself
In light of Black History Month, I am reminded of the many ways black people in America have risen above the broken system put in place to deter them. This... Read More →
Activism can alter a person’s outlook on life to be better or bitter.
The previous year was filled with political protest stretching the muscle of our 1st Amendment, calling to question what was ethical for the American people. It... Read More →
Until Next Time
To the Pioneer and its readers: My name is Brandon King and, until December 15, I am a staff writer for the OCCC Pioneer. I won’t lie to you,... Read More →
Sometimes There Is Truth In Comedy
May 8, 2018 0 597I’m not a political writer. You can ask anyone that knows me and they will tell you I would rather write about a tiger that raised some ducklings or something,... Read More →