Last December, the Oklahoma Gazette published pointed commentary questioning the leadership and direction of Oklahoma City University after the university announced it would dissolve its men’s and women’s golf programs. At the time, the decision shocked alumni and supporters. The article noted the irony of eliminating one of the university’s most successful athletic programs during […]
James Biscone
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Stillwater Puts Red Dirt on the National Stage, Again
There’s something about Stillwater and Red Dirt country music. On April 11, 2026, Boone Pickens Stadium welcomed more than 40,000 fans for “The Boys From Oklahoma Round 2,” a return that felt less like a sequel and more like a cultural statement. What started in 2025 as a long-awaited reunion for Cross Canadian Ragweed has […]
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Elevated Plates with a View
If you haven’t been to Cloud Puncher yet, it’s time. If you have, it’s time to go back.Perched atop the Lively Hotel, the rooftop bar and lounge looks out over Heartwood Park and the surrounding OAK development, offering a perspective of the city that feels both relaxed and slightly removed from the activity below. It’s […]
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Between Places
In Midtown, just off the hum of Route 66, a beautiful new wine bar has quietly opened its doors. Oklahoma City’s Bar None feels both understated and deliberate. The space, originally designed as a private dining room within Nonesuch, now operates with its own bar and distinct identity. Walking in, the room is simple, almost […]
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It’s Only a Game
Oklahoma’s red dirt has a way of shaping people. It teaches work, endurance, and the belief that nothing worth having comes easy. Darrel Johnson is an unmistakable product of Oklahoma: formed by old wooden gym floors, small towns, big dreams, and a faith that never fully left, even when tested to its breaking point. Johnson’s […]