Uloop Morning Scoop: Gun Control, Hazing Lawsuit at U. of Oklahoma and Another Storm to Worry About

By Uloop Staff on October 6, 2017

Friday, we’ve never been more glad to see you. Before we think weekend, get yourself informed with the Uloop Morning Scoop, a full dose of everything you should know today.:


NRA calls for review of bump stocks in response to Vegas shooting

A “bump stock” allows semi-automatic rifles to fire as fast as automatic rifles. The device played a part in the Las Vegas shooting (Image: YouTube screenshot/Legally Armed America)

The National Rifle Association called on the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Thursday to review whether “bump stocks” – similar to ones used in the Las Vegas shooting – need regulating.

Politico reports, “’The NRA believes that devices designed to allow semi-automatic rifles to function like fully-automatic rifles should be subject to addition regulations,’ NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre and Executive Director Chris Cox added in a joint statement.”

Politico adds that this is a strategic move by the NRA to head off stronger gun control measures created by Congress.

 

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CAM NEWTON sorry for comments that were ‘degrading and disrespectful to women’

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton apologized yesterday for the way he answered a female reporter’s serious football question. According to Yardbarker, “The sexist attitude displayed by Newton led to severe backlash, and even resulted in him losing a sponsor.” Newton posted the thoughtful Twitter video above, which, as of this morning, has generated more than 5,000 comments:

 

 


TODAY IN A TWEET

Just when you thought this year’s hurricane’s and storms were behind us, here comes #Nate

 

 


University of Oklahoma latest to be in hot water over fraternity hazing

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Campus of the University of Oklahoma (Image via Wikimedia Commons)

A former 18-year-old freshman pledge is suing the University of Oklahoma, the Gamma Phi chapter of Beta Theta Pi and its parent organization Beta Theta Pi after an alleged hazing incident in which he claims he was forced to watch videos of animals being slaughtered and was blindfolded and hit with a baseball bat.

The Washington Post reports this is just the latest in string of lawsuits and fraternity hazing allegations.

“This week, Southern Methodist University in Dallas suspended a fraternity for hazing students. Last month, a Louisiana State University fraternity pledge died after a “potential hazing incident,” police said. And the Beta Theta Pi fraternity at Pennsylvania State University was banned after a student fell and died after an alcohol-related hazing ritual in February.”

 


AND FINALLY, the 12 highest paying college majors are…

Hmmm… making money or doing something fun. Not both, right? (Image: Uloop News file photo)

What is the highest paying college major in 2017?

Career-networking site LinkedIn recently released it’s 2017 State of the Salary report and among many interesting findings, it broke down the highest paying college fields of study. The conclusion: choose your college major carefully if making a good salary is a top priority for you.

See the top 12 fields of study right here. And yes, STEM is involved.

 


We made it to Friday. Let’s hope like crazy next week is better than this one! Go do the weekend right, OK? 

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