Landry Gaddy, a junior at Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva, interned for Rep. Carl Newton, R-Cherokee, May 10-13 at the state Capitol.

Landry, a political science and pre-law major, said she wanted learn more about the legislative process, including passing bills. Landry's long-term goal is admission to law school.

"Landry did a great job interning for me," Newton said. "She was helpful and inquisitive. She got to meet many of my fellow representatives and examine several of the important pieces of legislation pending before the House. I was glad to afford this opportunity for La...