Not only is Devon Energy’s tower transforming the Oklahoma City skyline, but Project 180 — undertaken at the behest of Nichols as a condition of the tower’s location — is transforming the streets of much of downtown as well. But Nichols’ influence is not limited to Devon tower and the Project 180 area; he also […]
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Explanation point
Of the nearly two-dozen organizations and political action committees that participated in the election, campaign records show that only five filed registration papers with the city, although most may have been obligated to file. Both sitting and newly elected council members have forcefully criticized some of the tactics used in the recent election, in which […]
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American Muslims condemn terrorism
Hoehn’s remarks are all too familiar attempts to spread hate and lies about Muslims and their faith. Hoehn, an attorney and executive director of the Washington D.C.-based Alliance for Vigilance, relies on fear tactics and hearsay rather than facts about Islam to spread an agenda rooted in bigotry. Hoehn, like others in the ever-growing anti-Muslim […]
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Cheryl’s mom says ‘thanks’
It took place in Oklahoma City, in the Paseo Arts District. She was rushed to OU Medical Center in critical condition and spent the weekend on life support. Cheryl passed away March 7, a little before noon, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Everything happened so quickly and unexpectedly, I was hardly […]
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Queen of bad press
But, as we found out on April 27, that’s just because she was saving up her material. During debate on a measure that would put a constitutional amendment on the ballot to end affirmative action programs in state education, contracting and employment, Kern went off. Her comments from the House floor have garnered national media […]
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Nice aim
When friends Brent Green and Jeff Goldberg were looking to kick-start their careers, they wanted to do something that would have a positive impact. In 2009, they started Toy Gun Films, a nonprofit production company based in Oklahoma City and Los Angeles, aimed at producing films that tell stories of moral courage and overcoming social […]
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Optimistic thoughts
The municipal budget, which like many cities has taken a beating recently thanks to the recession, is projected to show enough increase to begin to restore some positions cut as a result of the revenue shortfalls in previous years, said city Budget Director Craig Freeman. The budget proposal at the next council meeting will be […]
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Barkley’s bite
Barkley, who called his co-hosts “assholes” during halftime of an Oklahoma City Thunder/Los Angeles Lakers playoff game last year, is kinda known for speaking his mind. His Okie-focused haterade started flowing half a decade ago when the TNT analyst and former NBA All-Star dissed the state as being “no place for black people” and claiming […]
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Bill Cunningham New York
Some stories can only be told in the Big Apple, and the documentary on New York Times fashion photographer Bill Cunningham is one of them. Anywhere else, an old man riding his bike up and down city blocks, stopping to take pictures of passing strangers — mostly women — would be badgered by police. But […]
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Mason-ic art
In 2009, Women of the South, an organization dedicated to enriching the South OKC metro area, agreed to raise money to help with the construction of the new theater, and is well on its way, said Mary Pointer, publicity officer for the group. Thirty percent of proceeds will benefit OCCC’s venue. “We’ve made tremendous progress […]