Regardless of our political views, OCU students cannot deny a few core similarities we share with the Republican presidential nominee.
1. We’re into beauty pageants.
We crown a Miss OCU every year, and several students are able to attend OCU because of Miss America-affiliated pageants. Trump also has close ties to beauty pageants. He owned the Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants before selling them in 2015. In a CNN interview, he said he enjoys inspecting the contestants.
2. We love Twitter.
3. We often do embarrassing things at 3:20 a.m.
Trump often tweets about things on his mind (like Hillary Clinton and sex tapes) late at night, when normal people are asleep. OCU students are also often awake at these hours, though our questionable decisions are usually less publicly documented.
4. We know it’s important to maintain clean, censored, social media profiles.
OCU faculty and staff remind us constantly that our profiles represent us, and we need to keep them professional for future employers. Trump must have received a similar speech.
5. We tried and failed at the football thing.
For two years, Trump owned the New Jersey Generals of the United States Football League. The USFL tried to challenge the NFL but folded, ending Trump’s football career. OCU also had a football team back in the day, but the program collapsed when a bunch of male students were drafted in World War II.
6. We don’t enjoy paying taxes.
In the Oct. 9 debate, Trump acknowledged that he avoided paying personal federal income taxes for years by using a $916 million dollar loss. OCU students’ taxes look very different, but we can hardly blame him – we hate spending money on anything that doesn’t involve food.
7. We feel confident every once in a while.
In times of stress and self-judgement, we know it is important to acknowledge our good qualities and maintain some self esteem. Trump also values confidence. We both allow ourselves to feel good without degrading others.
8. We’re very concerned with women’s weights.
In an interview on Fox and Friends, Trump criticized the weight gain of a Miss Universe winner. He has also called women fat on Twitter. OCU has weigh-ins.
9. We’d rather not tell everyone how much money we have.
No one knows the monetary worth of Donald Trump. He makes claims about his wealth, but no one knows exactly how much money he has. OCU students also keep their finances a secret, mainly because we’re dirt poor and feel embarrassed about the amount of money we just spent on food.
10. We enjoy pussies.
OCU students rarely pass up the chance to pet a kitten. We also love the stray cats that wander onto campus. Sometimes, we even feel the urge to grab them. Trump also loves pussies, but the love is a bit different.
If you disagree or find another similarity, comment below!
KellyCollins1 says
As an OCU Alum I am absolutely DISGUSTED in this article. It’s in poor taste and definitely not what being an OCU Star is about. Shame on you.
jukeboxphotos says
Does being an OCU Star not mean to stand up for what you believe in? Does it not encourage supporting your fellow students and respecting their word? I think you need to reevaluate what it means to be a Star. Spread love, not hate.
Lauren Berlingeri says
KellyCollins1 Hi Kelly! My name is Lauren Berlingeri and I’m the Community Manager for Student Publications. On behalf of the Editorial Board, we appreciate you sharing your views and we thank you for your readership. If you feel inclined, we encourage you to write a Letter to the Editor by emailing stupub@my.okcu.edu.
RayneSofley says
I agree with Kelly. I don’t understand why this article would be written, even in a lighthearted manner — why are they making a joke of women’s bodies being policed in OCU’s dance program? I know plenty of brilliant women who developed eating disorders there as a result of their weight system. And what about a Trump presidency is funny? If I were still attending OCU as a woman, or a member of any other marginalized group that he seeks to annihilate, I would feel very unsafe seeing this comparison.
RayneSofley says
Fierce love means speaking truth even if the truth is not easy for loved ones to swallow.
Lauren Berlingeri says
RayneSofley Hello Rayne! I’m Lauren Berlingeri, the Community Manager for Student Publications. The Editorial Board appreciates your readership and stating your opinions! We also encourage Letters to the Editor, which can be emailed to stupub@my.okcu.edu.
KellyCollins1 says
Standing up for what you believe in? Absolutely. Using the word “pussy” in a student publication? Not so much. Regardless of the context of the word, that kind of talk has no place in a student publication. It’s disgusting and also making light of a very serious issue- the sexual assault of women.
jukeboxphotos says
I see that some people are not well-versed in satire. These people cannot possibly think that the kind person who wrote this article thinks lightly of these issues. It were written simply to express free thought about a presidential candidate. In accordance with said free thought, the language used should not matter at all. We may be students, but we are still adults.
I refuse to speak on this manner any more. Understand why this article was written and the audience for whom it was written. Feel free to have your own opinions, but do not attack the author for her words. She speaks truth.
RayneSofley says
jukeboxphotos This is quite passive aggressive, and I would just like to point out that a significant but common phenomena has just played out here: I, a woman, have said that regardless of tone, this article makes me FEEL UNSAFE. You, as a man, have said (in essence) that my feelings are wrong and to shut up. I understand that having your beliefs challenged creates fear, but in the future I hope you can put that fear and dogma aside and engage with perspectives that are different from your own in an open dialogue. That is what will be expected of you as an artist and human being living in our world today.
jorge guerra says
this article makes me ashamed to go to this school… what a shame