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Resonator: Norman’s ‘gallery that could’ turns 1 Saturday
Without a bar, restaurant or neighboring gallery in sight, the art space Resonator is disconnected from both Norman’s nightlife and the public money that...
Letter: Technology but no sense, brains but no heart
To the editors:
Think about it: We are advanced enough to send a satellite to Saturn through a bunch of millions miles of empty space,...
‘I will forever be grateful’ for OU President David Boren
It’s my one thing.
When I was at an academic conference at one of the most elite universities in the country last Spring, a distinguished...
Editorial: American flag represents right to peaceful protest
"There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured by what is right with America."
Former President Bill Clinton's most infamous line from his...
David Boren rides off into the sunset
The last comic I made as an employee of the OU Daily and a student of OU was a ridiculous depiction of President David...
Nigerian poetry: ‘This house has fallen’ and ‘Ekun Iyawo’
This house has fallen
by Nelson Vincent
Since there is no way before
Let me turn back
I am Lot's wife
A known friend betters the unknown enemy
If I...
Book review: ‘Addicted to Reform’ explains teacher shortages
It couldn’t have been financial hardships that drove teaching talent out of our state. After all, reports of state budget cuts are just fake...
End of Cassini mission closes ’13 incredible years’ exploring Saturn
To conclude a 13-year assignment, the Cassini exploratory satellite plunged into Saturn on Sept. 15, completing its fifth and final mission around the Jovian...
Normalization of swastikas poses troubling trend
KANSAS CITY, Missouri — Here’s the thing about swastikas: They’re easy to draw. The simplest of minds can hammer one out in a matter...
Oklahoma County Jail suffers from ‘Groundhog Day’ scenario
In the movie Groundhog Day, self-absorbed TV weatherman Phil Conner keeps reliving the same day over and over without consequences. “What would you do...