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9. My opinions, because I like to share them:

Mon Dec 1, 2025, 05:00 PM

Dec 1

I think the student did respond to one or more of the (very broad) prompts. She talked about why she thought the topic of gender isn't worth studying. If the instructor wanted more rigorous responses they should have given stricter instructions.

I agree that the essay was poorly written and reasoned, but it didn't deserve a zero. The teaching assistant/instructor seems to have taken offense and overreacted.

If it's true the instructor is trans, then I suspect that the student deliberately targeted them with a provocative essay designed to cause a reaction. She hit pay dirt with the grade of 0. If she'd gotten a 70 we wouldn't know any of this had happened.

I do think it was planned in advance. Right wing students have been planting themselves in classes they deem to be overly "progressive" in the hope of catching an instructor being "unfair" for a couple decades now. It's a common tactic and most university instructors are alert to it.

The governor of OK is on a literal crusade to wipe out woke in "his" state, so this is assured of getting lots of publicity. Extra points for targeting a mean old trans instructor. I imagine the student is blonde. Was she a cheerleader in high school?

The instructor has been canned and I'm sure the failing grade will be erased from the student's record. She could easily have handled this at the departmental level but why miss a chance at a big public lawsuit and maybe a Fox News gig. A girl's got to think about her future.

Why is this student in college - and majoring in psychology of all things - if she doesn't want to learn anything different from what she already thinks she knows? My guess is as good as anyone's. My assumption is she's seeking a husband.

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What Is This Gender Role-Loving OU Student Even Doing In College? [View all] erronis Dec 1 OP

This Smacks of the True "Affirmative Action" Program on Which Much of the Country Has Relied The Roux Comes First Dec 1 #1

But she's cute and plays tennis! erronis Dec 1 #2

You left out how much she loves Jeezus...nt Wounded Bear Dec 2 #42

What's she doing in college? In Oklahoma? Looking for a nice Christian man and a "MRS" degree, no doubt. And babies... FadedMullet Dec 1 #3

Absolutely, if she is following Charlie Kirk theology Raven123 Dec 1 #12

This woman is definitely looking to get a payday and a segment on Hannity. Fuck her. Initech Dec 1 #4

Asshole rightwigers grifting and fucking over decent people part 569,001,119 LymphocyteLover Dec 1 #5

They were looking for an excuse to to go after the instructor MustLoveBeagles Dec 1 #6

Click on the link and read about her born again, fruitcake mother and the possibility that this was a set-up. FadedMullet Dec 1 #7

She should just go to church UpInArms Dec 1 #8

her goal is to ensure nobody else learns anything either DBoon Dec 1 #13

My opinions, because I like to share them: yardwork Dec 1 #9

Bravo - some well-reasoned points. Yes - we don't know all the factors but make assumptions, erronis Dec 1 #10

The student is brunette for what it's worth fujiyamasan Dec 1 #16

great reply Celerity Dec 1 #26

Well, at least she wrote something. yardwork Dec 2 #30

Yes, I absolutey agree a zero was not warranted. An F (fail) yes. Celerity Dec 2 #47

Check out her mom! yardwork Thursday #54

I agree with you. Oneironaut Dec 2 #46

Yes, I agree with everything you say. yardwork Dec 2 #48

"My assumption is she's seeking a husband." Wednesdays Dec 2 #50

Is this student going to take a geology class next? DBoon Dec 1 #11

Forget it, Jake. It's Oklahoma. JoseBalow Dec 1 #17

Lol!! paleotn Dec 1 #24

Was thinking the same thing kwolf68 Dec 2 #31

I've met Biology majors and even Biologists who are Creationists. hunter Dec 2 #45

Looking for a grift WhiskeyGrinder Dec 1 #14

Playing the victim got Riley Gaines the attention Hassler Dec 1 #15

Poor girl maxrandb Dec 1 #18

I'm sure she already knows how to use her guiles. erronis Dec 1 #20

I know these people can't think... can't reason... slightlv Dec 1 #19

Beautiful and thoughtful post. erronis Dec 1 #22

I think that's what the people who wrote the Constitution were thinking. yardwork Dec 2 #28

There are some strange people in Oklahoma. Emile Dec 1 #21

I'm sorry, when I first read it, I thought the name was Samantha Fucknutty. I wasn't far off. NBachers Dec 1 #23

There will be plenty of plants kwolf68 Dec 1 #25

I think you just summed up the big difference between Liberals and Conservatives. yardwork Dec 2 #29

Yep kwolf68 Dec 2 #32

My father was a college professor. yardwork Dec 2 #34

It sure came off that way kwolf68 Dec 2 #35

The good old days! yardwork Dec 2 #36

Really enjoy both of your (kwolf68 and yardwork) memories and discussion. erronis Dec 2 #39

I'm really enjoying this whole thread. yardwork Dec 2 #41

Really enjoy both of your (kwolf68 and yardwork) memories and discussion. erronis Dec 2 #40

Not learning anything, obviously... regnaD kciN Dec 1 #27

And thus the career of a RW influencer is born. Up next - FOX!! 617Blue Dec 2 #33

Yup kwolf68 Dec 2 #37

Waiting for Riley Gaines to tell her to stay in her lane. 617Blue Dec 2 #38

Id like to add something else kwolf68 Dec 2 #43

This line is especially bizarre: tblue37 Dec 2 #44

And why would a manly God care about their own beauty? yardwork Dec 2 #49

Trying to get her merit badge in "ChRiStIaN pErSeCuTiOn!!!"... regnaD kciN Dec 2 #51

I copied the assignment Bettie Wednesday #52

You and your son are exceptional. Are you sure you belong in this country? erronis Wednesday #53