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Kayley Gillespie

opinion editor

Kayley Gillespie, literature and cultural studies senior, oversees all opinion content for The Oklahoma Daily. She was hired as opinion editor in May 2012. Kayley is an intern at World Literature Today, a bi-monthly publication of international literature and culture also produced on the Norman campus. She is the vice president of World Literature Today's Student Advisory Board, a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success, and a participant in the National Education for Women's Leadership Institute. She is originally from Indiana.

Recent articles

COLUMN: Walmart slacks on sustainability, evironmental health
April 27, 2012  |  6 comments
Recently, Walmart has been under fire for its poor sustainability efforts. As one of our country’s largest private employers, the largest in Mexico and one of the largest in Canada, Walmart’s $419 billion in net sales for the fiscal year ending January 2011 was earned irresponsibly and recklessly. READ MORE
COLUMN: Gender pay gap remains problem in Oklahoma
April 19, 2012  |  0 comments
Oklahoma women earn only 76 percent of what men earn. As college students will soon be entering the work force, they should be aware of this fact and what they can do to change it. READ MORE
COLUMN: Artificial meat is not a good substitute for the real thing
April 13, 2012  |  2 comments
There are many philosophical, ethical and moral questions involving artificial meat. Will artificial vegetables follow artificial meat? READ MORE
COLUMN: Portrayal of women perpetuates dangerous attitudes toward sexuality
March 29, 2012  |  0 comments
Our culture has become desensitized to the numerous images of sexual violence in the media, most of which are presented to young people. This leads to instances of sexual assault and sex trafficking. READ MORE
COLUMN: Students should take advantage of OU Career Services' resources
March 26, 2012  |  0 comments
There are numerous organizations and internships present on campus that allow students of any grade level to pursue their interests. Students should take advantage of OU Career Services, which helps prepare students to succeed before and after graduation.  READ MORE
COLUMN: Apple may be unethical, but our iWants fund the problem
March 13, 2012  |  2 comments
Kayley Gillespie and Scott Houser debate about the treatment of Apple workers. Gillespie argues that the treatment is unfair while Houser argues that Apple's business is simply business. READ MORE
COLUMN: Say 'I love you' every day, not just Valentine's Day
February 9, 2012  |  0 comments
This weekend, the weekend before Valentine’s Day, many will observe the holiday early at their convenience. Dinner, flowers and chocolates — the whole shebang is likely to unfold over the next couple of days. READ MORE
COLUMN: Did you get fries with that?
February 2, 2012  |  1 comment
At the suggestion of a co-worker, I finally got a Twitter account to gain insight into a typical day in other students’ lives. No, I have never “tweeted,” and I don’t even know how. Rather, this submission to yet another social media site was strictly for the pursuit of research. To put it plainly: I creeped. And I was thoroughly disgusted with what I found. READ MORE
COLUMN: Americans size up obese politicians
January 26, 2012  |  0 comments
In a country where being part of the majority is encouraged by the way of social norms, is the majority always a safe and healthy avenue to pursue? Chris Christie, governor of New Jersey, has found himself in the company of an unhealthy, but growing, majority. With many admirable titles preceding him, namely, his elected position as U.S. attorney for the district of New Jersey from 2002 to 2008 as well as governor of New Jersey since 2009, Christie is rightfully esteemed. READ MORE
COLUMN: Ask questions before consuming that popcorn chicken
January 16, 2012  |  3 comments
Sonic’s latest commercial advertising popcorn chicken speaks volumes about America’s general ignorance about the food they’re consuming. Remarks the candid and quite confused car passenger while at the drive-in, “The kernels must be huge.” His confused friend in the driver’s seat asks, “What kernels?” The passenger replies, “The kernels they pop to get the popcorn chicken.” A “chicken-cob” is even referenced. READ MORE
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