Cate Slabotsky

Cancel culture: Sometimes exile is deserving, other times it seems done for show

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By Cate Slabotsky, Bethany High School If you’re at all involved in pop-culture today you’ve probably heard the word canceled used to describe a human being. In this context being canceled generally refers to a person being shunned by their community or in a broader sense by society. This reaction typically comes as a result of said person doing or saying something deemed problematic or wrong. Recognizing that someone has done something wrong, and holding them accountable for that action isn’t bad. When someone has done something so irredeemable that it calls for effectively removing their presence from your life,…

Supreme Court decision’s impact on tribal sovereignty draws particular scrutiny in Oklahoma

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By Cate Slabotsky, Bethany High School With its recent landmark rulings, the Supreme Court is a hot topic of discussion. One ruling in particular sparking controversy in Oklahoma is the court’s 5-4 ruling on Castro-Huerta v. Oklahoma. This decision by the conservative majority grants greater power to state governments by allowing them to prosecute non-Native Americans for crimes committed on tribal land. Described by The Nation as “a bizarre and horrifying decision,” some view this ruling as a step in the wrong direction. To many it comes off as a power grab, one of possibly multiple rulings that target tribal autonomy. But…

Not yet done with high school, Madisson Cameron nearly done with a year of college

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By Cate Slabotsky, Bethany High School Juggling is an act of focus, one that requires balance and attention to detail. Madisson Cameron, a 17-year-old from Mustang, is no stranger to a balancing act. Rather than pins, Madisson juggles her impressive academics and extracurriculars. Using her disciplined work ethic, she’s putting herself ahead of the game when it comes to her education. Taking multiple AP classes, editing her school’s yearbook and dancing with her varsity pom squad, she knows hard work. Education has always come first to Madisson, planning to pay for her own college tuition she’s worked hard to set…