Commentary
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The water meter spins at the Edmond aquatic center
Pelican Bay has sprung a leak!
At least that's what the public learned at an Edmond City Council workshop late last month. The presumed problems...
How Obama’s policies accidentally helped Trump
Even before the shocking defeat of Hillary Clinton, veteran commentators were describing the 2016 presidential election as the demise of The Third Way, the...
School board members can access required trainings online for free
Did you know that all elected public school board members have had to attend either in-person workshops or watch online videos to receive credits...
Revisiting the Piñata Store after one year of NonDoc
In August 2015, managing editor Josh "keistering" McBee and I spent much of our time trying to recondition our writing chops by putting pieces in...
People are strange: NYT columns reveal Tulsans’ duality
Nick Kristof and David Kirp had two noteworthy commentaries about Tulsa published in The New York Times on April 1. Although neither was a joke, their...
Roll & Rock Sushi Station: A hidden gem inside a Valero
The first time I went to Roll & Rock Sushi Station – a small bar-top sushi spot inside of a Valero gas station on...
Education is not and never has been a priority in Oklahoma
Fiscal issues necessitate budget cuts. Expenses exceed income, and something has to give.
In Oklahoma's boom-and-bust economy, our politicians confront fiscal crises all too often....
Epic criminal case lives up to its moniker year after year
Say a prayer for NonDoc education reporter Bennett Brinkman, who keeps heading to hearings in the criminal embezzlement case against Epic Charter Schools founders...
Supplements lack oversight and can pose health risks
The regulation of dietary supplements in the U.S. is limited, and consumers should approach them cautiously.
Unlike traditional pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements are not subject to...
Who says Insane Clown Posse isn’t family friendly?
After reading OKC City Councilman John Pettis' comments on limiting the number of concerts for Lost Lake Ampitheater, the complaint that stands out is...
