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Sept. 27, the news that 91-year-old, Hugh Hefner had passed away made headlines.

Editorial: Legend or Villain?

Kourtney Kaufman, Managing Editor October 11, 2017

Wednesday, Sept. 27, Hugh Hefner died a symbol of the sexual revolution. But was his life a legacy to be celebrated? The first Playboy magazine, released in 1953, featured nudes of Marilyn Monroe during...

Ex-Army Ranger, Alejandro Villanueva was the only payer from the Steelers that came out of the tunnel for the National Anthem Sept. 24.

Athletic Platforms Misused

Brad Erwin, Staff Writer October 11, 2017

On Sept. 24, the NFL held a league wide protest taking a knee before or during the National Anthem to signify unity. During the protest, Jacksonville and Carolina were playing in London where the players...

Oklahoma has faced a teacher shortage crisis with more and more emergency certifications.

Oklahoma faces teacher shortage

Brad Erwin, Staff Writer September 19, 2017

Teachers are fleeing Oklahoma for higher paying jobs in surrounding states. Shortage has sparked schools to push for emergency certifications to fill positions. A teacher shortage is happening in the...

Protestors contest the presidents decision to end DACA. Courtesy photo of ABCnewsgo.com.

Trump’s administration announces the end of DACA

Jerai Bily, Staff Writer September 19, 2017

Since the presidential election in November, the future of people under DACA has been in question, because of Donald Trump’s promise of clamping down on illegal immigration. DACA, Deferred Action...

A Supreme Court decision that ruled the passing of a cigarette fee as unconstitutional has created a major budget shortfall for Oklahoma. Courtesy photo of Max Pixel.

Oklahoma budget goes up in smoke

Shalene White, Staff Writer September 10, 2017

In May 2017, Oklahoma State Legislators passed Senate Bill 845. This bill added a “smoking cessation fee” of $1.50 to every pack of cigarettes sold. In the beginning of the legislation, lawmakers...

The Confederate flag has become a divisive symbol for Americans. For some it represents home and for others slavery and oppression. Courtesy photo of Bowling Green Daily News.

Confederate symbols: Treason or heritage?

Brad Erwin, Staff Writer September 7, 2017

I have lived in the state of Oklahoma my entire life and I have talked to many diverse groups about their opinions regarding confederate symbols in society. Many people see the confederate symbols as a...

The Affordable Care Act may risk repeal with the Trump administration. Photo courtesy of qualitypersonnel.com

Repealing the Affordable Care Act

Haley Barnett, Staff Writer January 24, 2017

As President Obama exits the Oval Office and Donald Trump takes office, there is talk of repeal of the Affordable Care Act(ACA) or Obamacare. Oklahoma residents are upset and worried about what might happen...

Joseph Fiennes portrays Michael Jackson in a now cancelled episode of Sky Art’s produced TV series, ‘Urban Myths.’ Photo courtesy of Sky Arts.

Stop whitewashing Michael Jackson

Maddison Poteet, Contributing Writer January 24, 2017

Stop whitewashing Michael Jackson. Okay, but you say, “didn’t he literally whitewash himself?” And I hear you, with the whole skin bleaching, he-sculpted-his-face-to-have-white-features thing....

Women in office after Hillary’s loss

Jerai Billy, Staff Writer December 2, 2016

In 1894 the first three women legislators elected to the Colorado State of House of Representatives, Ciara Cressingham, Carrie Holly and Frances Klock. There are seventeen women serving as presidents of...

Gilmore Girls A Year in the Life was released on Netflix last month. Photo courtesy of https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=51795269

Gilmore Girls returns for a four part mini-series

Haley Barnett, Staff Writer December 2, 2016

One of America’s most popular shows, Gilmore Girls, has been revived for “A Year in the Life” four part special on Netflix. The show aired in 2000 and ran for seven seasons. Fans across the world...

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