Scientists who discovered a primitive, shrew-like Mongolian mammal fossil from 65 million years ago say the animal’s emergence on the scene was not unlike that of another particular state of affairs ” this one, actually. According to scientists writing in a recent edition of the journal Nature, the recognition of the mammal “Maelestes gobiensis,” […]
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Sewing camps for kids offered at OSU-OKC
Whether it’s to fix that hole in a person’s favorite pair of Levi’s or to turn an ordinary T-shirt into a unique statement, sewing is a skill that remains in high demand. The Oklahoma County Oklahoma State University Extension Center, 930 N. Portland, is doing its part to keep local youth threaded with its “Summer […]
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OSU/A&M regent resigns from position to pursue open presidency
Oklahoma State University /A&M Regent Burns Hargis turned in a letter of resignation today to Gov. Brad Henry. The school’s official statement, released today, said Hargis is resigning in order to pursue the open presidential position. Former president David Schmidly resigned earlier this spring to be the University of New Mexico president. Hargis, […]
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Oklahoma State reveals Rudy’s contract demands
As Rudolph Giuliani’s presidential campaign heats up, so does Chicken-Fried News’ irritation at the former New York City mayor’s contract rider. Thanks to OklahomaStateUniversity ” where he spoke in March 2006 ” it’s up for the world to see. Giuliani won lots of fans nationwide for his handling of Big Apple matters following the […]
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Oklahoma commentators end radio show
The grand experiment of a one-hour political talk radio show is no more. After nearly a year of cracking jokes, the program known as the “Tailgate Political Hour” on station KTLR-AM 890 goes off the air at the end of this week. Debuting on the five-year anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, […]
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Article on history of street name reveals honoree’s objectionable past
What’s in a name? A lot, at least when it comes to one street in Norman. The University of Oklahoma student-run newspaper, The Oklahoma Daily, recently shed light on a street in Campus Corner, which was named after “a one-time grand dragon of the Ku Klux Klan.” The inauspicious stretch of road, DeBarr Avenue, […]
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Oklahoma’s polygraph technician puts fishing tales to the test
Oh, wait, you thought fishermen lied when their lips were moving? Actually, there’s a guy who can speak to that, according to a recent story in The Oklahoman. John Thomas is Oklahoma’s polygraph technician, administering lie detector tests for Oklahoma’s bass fishing tournaments, according to the Oke. For those not familiar with […]
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OU hires director, chief curator for Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art
The University of Oklahoma announced today the Board of Regents named a new director and chief curator of the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art at their June meeting held in Ardmore. Coming to OU from the Heritage Auction Galleries in Dallas, Ghislain d’Humières is a former assistant director at the Fine Arts Museums […]
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Spraygrounds offer safer cool-down alternative to swimming
New water parks are a blast ” quite literally ” for kids, but safer than a dive into a crowded 8-foot pool. The Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department’s new “spraygrounds” bring showers and sprays and tons of fun for the whole family. At 11 locations throughout the metro, the vibrant parks offer a variety […]
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Edmond Visual Arts Council, chamber partner on art piece for anniversary
The Edmond Visual Arts Council unanimously agreed to partner with the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce on the art piece entitled “Legacy” at a June 20 meeting. To be used as a legacy piece to commemorate the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce’s 100th Anniversary, the piece will be dedicated in October during the Chamber’s open […]