Commentary
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Youthful commentary: Sex ed and the ‘human advantage’
On Facebook earlier this month, a concerned reader critiqued a commentary published on NonDoc about public relations at a local, private high school. That reader...
The rise of John Joseph Mathews, renowned Osage writer
(Editor's note: The following is an excerpt from the book John Joseph Mathews: Life of an Osage Writer. The book was published by the...
Challenges ahead for funding schools with MAPS
During Tuesday's meeting, Ward 2 OKC Councilman Ed Shadid pushed the City Council to engage in a "desperate act for a desperate time" and devote...
Hochatown Petting Zoo video viewed 40 million times
If you know what county is home to Hochatown, you might be an Okie. Or you might be one of the 40 million people...
Sexual assault in schools: Report praises Norman
We Oklahomans need to take the time to look at ourselves the way that the rest of the nation does. Recent high-profile stories in...
Editorial: Joshua Barre death raises questions about law enforcement training
Ongoing tension between Tulsa law enforcement agencies and the community they are charged with protecting took center stage this weekend after Tulsa County Sheriff deputies and...
Bob Soprano gives an unexpected fairwell
Seriously, huh? Not quite the ending to Bob Stoops' OU coaching career that anyone was expecting.
Much like others have already said, I'm happy for him. But...
‘How I wish I had an ocean to cross’
Regeneration
by James Coburn
I always look for the hidden leaf.
The voice in the wilderness,
An unseen tongue.
I am magnetized across continents.
Depths of sea restore me,
Break away...
Former Sooner on Bob Stoops’ legacy: ‘He has integrity’
This week, college football stands at a deficit. One of the game's most legendary coaches — Bob Stoops — has decided to retire. Understandably, Sooner...
OK Hall of Fame: Carrie Underwood chosen ahead of Charlie Christian
For the second straight year, the Oklahoma Hall of Fame has denied our application to induct renowned guitarist Charlie Christian into its halls posthumously.
Perhaps...
