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Mark Zuckerberg could have simply used emojis
While my comic above is not exactly what he said about it, Mark Zuckerberg's recent visit to Oklahoma resulted in some interesting thoughts about...
‘Settlement’ report complicates charter group, Board of Ed. lawsuit
After two weeks of excellent reporting, the Tulsa World’s Andrea Eger has raised questions about whether the Oklahoma Public Charter School Association (OPCSA) has...
In writing on Charlie Christian, Ralph Ellison reveals guitarist’s influence
TULSA — Oklahoma City's Charlie Christian revolutionized the way people play the guitar. He shepherded it out of the anonymity of the rhythm section...
Editorial: Leadership needed on top causes of death
Whether you believe guns kill people or people kill people, Americans are dying via guns at a higher rate than ever before, according to...
John F. Kennedy conspiracies live on via internet
So the CIA and FBI have released more documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, and it seems there is still...
‘Save us from evil’
Middle Eastern Christians are being persecuted, maimed and murdered. This piece is intended to honor those in misery and desperation.
Save us from evil
by Daryl...
Norman Film Festival offered more than just movies
The first-ever Norman Film Festival took place during September across six venues downtown, including the storied Sooner Theatre. Ben Lindesmith and Chase Spivey, veterans...
Report: Oklahoma’s children of color face major obstacles
Oklahomans are an aspirational people. We believe in the power of hard work to transform our lives and transform our communities. We have stories...
Classroom discipline: A perfect storm for OKCPS
The OKCPS faces a perfect storm with regard to student discipline. The policy calls for sharp reductions in suspensions, but it lacks other means...
If education were like basketball: A short story
I walked from the parking lot to the campus with a measured pace, alternating between staring eye-level at the restless crowd in front of...