Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Governor Stitt encourages dignified approach to political discourse Kennedy Thomason News & Lifestyle Editor Gov. Kevin Stitt has signed the Dignity Pledge.
The pledge is part of The Dignity Index, an organization founded under UNITE, which encourages Americans to embrace dignity through conflict instead of contempt. On Monday, Stitt announced he signed the pledge on X, formerly known as Twitter. Stitt challenged Secretary of
State Josh Cockroft to sign the pledge as well. Cockroft is also a Republican. “As an American, who knows and loves my country, I am convinced that there is no America without democracy; no democracy without healthy debate; and no healthy debate without dignity,” Stitt said in a video posted to X.
The Dignity Index is an eightpoint scale, with the higher points indicating more constructive and “dignified” language. Level one incites violence with words, whereas level eight signifies respectful communication. See Stitt on 7
Esposito reflects on career, encourages students Jake Hernandez Staff Reporter
On Monday night, students gathered at Wes Watkins for the highly anticipated guest speaker Giancarlo Esposito. Almost 40 minutes before Esposito was supposed to start the crowd was full, and the excitement was growing. Students talked among themselves about “Breaking Bad” vs. “Better Call Saul” and Esposito’s other famous role in “The Mandalorian.” When Esposito began walking to the stage, the crowd erupted in cheers. Everyone had their cell phones out recording, and one student yelled out, “Giancarlo, we love you,”
with the crowd following with laughter. The moderator, Andrew Abernathy, a Media and Strategic Communications professor, told Esposito how he was a huge fan of his work to begin. They then talked about how Esposito spent the previous few days at NASCAR for a screening of his new project. Esposito told the audience to watch his new show, “Parish,” premiering on March 31. “What role personally impacted you the most?” Abernathy asked Esposito. Giancarlo explained how every role he takes, he looks for a personal connection with the character. He recalled a quote he heard from an acting teacher when he was young, “Take the best, and leave the rest.” See Esposito on 6
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Dr. Guiping Hu has been selected for the 2024 IISE Fellow Award.
Hu selected for 2024 IISE Fellow Award Courtesy of OSU News
association dedicated to advancing industrial engineering, IISE maintains its pioneering role in nurturing excellence and advancement Dr. Guiping Hu, profes- in the discipline. The prestigious IISE sor and head of industrial engineering and management Fellow Award is limited to no more than 20 senior members at Oklahoma State University, has been selected for the per year. It highlights the remarkable achievements in 2024 Institute of Industrial one’s professional career and and Systems Engineers Felcontributions to the field of low Award. Recognized worldwide industrial and systems engias the foremost professional neering.
Hu has been a member of IISE since 2006, when she was in her doctoral study at the University of Pittsburgh. “Getting nominated and selected as an IISE Fellow means tremendously to me personally and professionally,” Hu said. “Being a first-generation generation, minority college graduate, I hope this achievement can provide inspiration for future leaders in the field.” See IISE on 8
Payton Little
Giancarlo Esposito said “Better Call Saul” would not have had its success without “Breaking Bad.”