Culture
We champion ‘progress,’ yet new walls rise as the old fall
Progress is such an interesting word. It is supposed to have a positive meaning. Sometimes, it does. For example, imagine your child working with...
Venezuela independence celebration: ‘Recognize that there is a crisis’
Everyone knows July 4 is America's Independence Day, but what many Americans don’t know is that July 5 is independence day in Venezuela.
Wednesday afternoon, several dozen...
‘Sustained surge of water’: The basics of a hurricane
This year saw one of the costliest Atlantic hurricane seasons — both in dollars and lives — since accurate records of them were first...
Try this resolution when Oklahoma makes headlines in 2018
Given the amount of coverage that The Washington Post and The New York Times have given our state this past year, maybe they should...
How a movement forgot my mother: #MeToo, privilege and trauma
In the Trump era, it’s difficult to find much for an unabashed, cynical, idealistic misanthrope like me to be thankful for. I can, however,...
Party recap: A successful return to our roots in Norman
NonDoc's “Blame It All on Our Roots” party Friday in Norman was a smashing success. Not only did we meet our fundraising goal, but...
Magic: The Gathering celebrates 25 years of community
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the world-renowned card game Magic: The Gathering. Designed and manufactured by Wizards of the Coast, Magic has been printed...
Spoonerisms: Father-son rivalry rooted in wordplay
NAIROBI, Kenya — Spoonerisms are words or phrases in which letters or syllables get swapped. It also happens when a speaker mistakes one word...
Pride is more than a week, month, parade or flag
The month of June stands as Pride Month, and this year Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt declared the third week of June as Pride...
Make room for others this holiday season
Many folks know the Christmas story: The miraculous birth of a child by a Jewish virgin, who was told that her baby was the...
