Occupy OKC and the entire Occupy Wall Street movement have started a long-overdue discussion about the inequity of growing wealth disparity and economic injustice, with some OWS supporters even using the label “oligarchy” to describe the wealthiest 1 percent of Americans. It’s this type of language that could eventually stick and raise awareness. Along the […]
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The 99 percent
Occupy OKC and the entire Occupy Wall Street movement have started a long-overdue discussion about the inequity of growing wealth disparity and economic injustice, with some OWS supporters even using the label “oligarchy” to describe the wealthiest 1 percent of Americans. It’s this type of language that could eventually stick and raise awareness. Along the […]
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Ben there, sung that
“I think a good song is just unflinchingly correct,” Ben Folds said, simultaneously answering a question about the lasting success of his solo debut album, “Rockin’ the Suburbs,” and explaining his method of songwriting, a strategy that’s sold more than 3 million records to date. “That doesn’t mean it’s a masterpiece — it’s just that […]
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Attitude adjustment
Illegally using prescription stimulants to study for exams and write papers is as much a college experience as living in the dorms or underage drinking. At least that’s what many metro college students will tell you about a brand-name drug prescribed to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Despite an ignorance of legal ramifications and potential dangers […]
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Freedom rings
The nationwide Children’s Defense Fund is the parent organization and chooses 80 to 90 book titles that are taught to the children, based around themed weeks. Working on basic skills like comprehension and recognition, executive director Amy Brooks-Young said each class has about 10 scholars with one leader, aka a college intern. “Everything is introduced […]
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Beet it
Will Beatty — who raps under the name Beetyman — is quick to point out exactly what he expects from fellow hip-hop artists: Honesty ranks high, and by extension, authenticity. Really, it has to do with speaking about what you know, and much of what Beatty knows has to do with being the underdog. The […]
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PR BS
—“UCO Attempts To Break World Record For Largest Game of ‘Duck, Duck, Goose’” —“CarLahLah adds a little Ooh Lah Lah so you can accessorize your car as well as you accessorize yourself” —“ABC STUDIOS AND CHOP SHOP/ATLANTIC RECORDS ANNOUNCE NEW ‘GREY’S ANATOMY’ SOUNDTRACK” —“iuy ‘ @ ‘ , ‘ ank” —“New gourmet pesto brimming with […]
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New sensation
Winner of nine Tony Awards, the 1975 stage classic follows a group of performers auditioning for a Broadway show. During the course of the day, the domineering director Zach encourages them to reveal their histories, hopes and dreams as he slowly but surely narrows down the field to a lucky few. While the show is […]
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Best Betz
He takes pleasure in the little things in life, because he doesn’t have time for much else; Betz (pictured right) officially takes office Monday as the 20th president of the University of Central Oklahoma. “When you are selected and choose to follow a pathway like this, you realize that there’s no downtime,” Betz said. “It’s […]
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Off to the see the ‘Wizard’
Nearing the end of its first year in operation, Upstage Theatre mounts a production of the beloved musical “The Wizard of Oz” at Edmond’s Mitch Park. With gates open at 7 p.m. each night, audiences are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and coolers, as well as enjoy food from onsite vendors. Upstage is the […]