Sike! An opinion piece in The Tulsa World called Fallin out for supporting both of those programs and then changing her mind. The piece pointed out that Fallin inherited both programs from former Gov. Brad Henry. It said Henry approved the health exchange grant, and after taking office, Fallin agreed. Then, in 2010, the Legislature […]
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SHARPENED SOUNDS
ACM@UCO PRODUCT PAPERSCISSOR BELIEVES THE SCHOOL IS HELPING SPAWN A MORE UNIFIED MUSIC SCENE. BY GAZETTE STAFF FIVE YEARS OF MUSIC ROCKS BRICKTOWN Now in its fifth year, the ACM@ UCO Rocks Bricktown Festival provides a glimpse into the talent being developed at the Academy of Contemporary Music at the University of Central Oklahoma. It’s […]
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Bricktown rocks
The Academy of Contemporary Music at the University of Central Oklahoma is more than its nickname, The School of Rock. The downtown school offers a real education in entrepreneurship, business management, music theory, performance and personal growth and even offers certified degree programs.The Academy of Contemporary Music at the University of Central Oklahoma is more […]
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Teacher rally at state capitol draws 25,000
Respect is what they demanded. Respect in the form of better pay, fewer standardized tests and increased funding. “Things need to change,” said Janie Petersen, a councilor from Claremore Public Schools outside Tulsa. “Our [state leaders] don’t respect teachers, they don’t even respect the kids. It’s hurtful.” Initial estimates put the crowd at over 25,000 […]
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Stealing from children
Doing some simple math, that also equals a possible 400-575 students who might have lost a ride to school. It was no easy swipe, either. The batteries weigh an estimated 50-60 pounds each, and the perps had to cut through a fence to get to the busses. A ninth battery was found dropped nearby, reported […]
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In the saddle
In high school, Zach Preston, Nathaniel Davis and Ryan Gilbert learned how to play music by covering their favorite bands, The Black Keys and Kings of Leon. Their interpretations of the songs evolved, and eventually, they started writing their own music. Buffalo Rodeo was born. The guys played battle-of-the-bands competitions and started college at Western […]
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Out of money
The closure would be a blow to many families who have come to rely on Early Foundations Family Outreach to help children with autism learn crucial skills early in life. For eight years, Early Foundations and Project Peak, part of the Autism Center at the University of Oklahoma’s Child Study Center, has received $600,000 in […]
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Realizing the dream
King’s speech proposed a vision of equality for all states throughout our country, a vision that we must continue to work toward in Oklahoma. A little more than 50 years have passed since the day King shared his dream with the nation. Each year, we are reminded of that dream with a federally recognized holiday. […]
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Dance, class
The certification comes from American Ballet Theater, the national ballet company based in New York City. The Dance Center will achieve the first level of certification in spring, said Jane Vorburger, the school’s director. “There are three separate levels of certification,” Vorburger said. “Levels primary through three will be complete in March, four and five […]
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Visual arts
The University of Oklahoma will celebrate the 100th installment of its School of Art and Art History Student Exhibition, a competitive, juried show featuring a wide array of works created by current enrollees. The event will also offer a chance to reflect on the school and program’s history. The exhibition’s opening reception is 7 p.m. […]