In 1979, Oklahoma City University was in crisis, facing extinction as an institution. As a United Methodist University, the church conference decided to name a young and upcoming minister to lead OCU back, and Dr. Jerald Walker became OCU’s fourteenth President, presiding over an unpredictable and improbable comeback that occurred during a difficult economic era […]
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Denial syndrome
A new affliction is plaguing approximately 10 percent of Oklahomans, and it has gone from symptomatic to a full-blown outbreak in the midst of the most recent scandal involving Oklahoma’s superintendent of public instruction. The virus is known as Ryan Walters Denial Syndrome. RWDS is seemingly rampant amongst an increasingly smaller portion of our population, […]
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Run, Ryan, Run
Oh, Ryan Walters, Oklahoma’s fearless Superintendent of Public Instruction, you absolutely must run for governor in 2026! Your dazzling track record as the state’s top education official is a masterclass in leadership — or at least in how to keep headlines churning with chaos, controversy and a touch of Christian Nationalist flair. Why confine your […]
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Lake life
Nestled in the scenic foothills of the Ozarks, Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees in northeastern Oklahoma offers a lifestyle that blends natural beauty, recreation and luxury. At the heart of this vibrant community is Monkey Island, a peninsula extending into the lake, renowned for its upscale amenities, including the prestigious Shangri-La Resort. This area is […]
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Oklahoma GOP: Goons on parade
The Oklahoma Republican Party’s recent annual meeting marked a pivotal moment for the state’s political landscape, cementing a leadership slate and policy agenda that signal a hard-right lurch. The newly elected leadership, under the banner of unwavering conservatism, unveiled a platform that prioritizes ideological purity over pragmatism, drawing sharp criticism for its exclusionary tactics and […]
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Clowns Left, Jokers Right: If You’re Mad About DJT, Blame the DNC
Donald J. Trump is back in the White House, and many Americans are wondering how it happened — again. But if you’re looking for someone to blame, don’t start with Trump or his base. Look to the Democratic National Committee (DNC). The 2024 election didn’t have to end this way. It was lost not on […]
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Eagles and The Sphere: A match made in Vegas
Eagles’ residency at The Sphere in Las Vegas offers a once-in-a-lifetime concert experience. Las Vegas, a glittering oasis in the heart of Nevada’s Mojave Desert, is synonymous with high-stakes gambling, neon lights and an endless array of entertainment. The city’s allure has long drawn people from all over the world seeking to test their luck […]
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It’s about education, stupid…
Listening to our State of the State address this week and reading about just some of the literally thousands of bills being proposed for the now in session 2025 legislative buffet, I somehow feel Oklahoma lawmakers are missing the point about leading our state forward. We have to get our public schools on a path […]