By Ray Carter OCPA Director, Center for Independent Journalism In a recent job posting, Oklahoma State University requests that all applicants for assistant professor in plant physiology provide a statement, running up to three pages in length, that describes how the applicant will “address perspectives on understanding the challenges of, and improving the opportunities for, those from all populations.”

Journalism In less than four months, the University of Oklahoma has committed to paying $29,000 combined to two drag-queen performers, an amount that would cover six semesters of tuition and mandatory fees for an Oklahoma student enrolled full time at the school. The payments became public due to open-record requests filed by the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs.

by Mark Thomas Executive Vice President Oklahoma Press Association There’s an old saying that you don’t really appreciate something until you don’t have it anymore. We all know that to be true in our personal life with each loss of a lifelong friend or family member. It’s no secret many newspapers in the United States have closed in recent years. Every time it happens it feels like losing a lifelong friend or family member.

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By MARY ROSE KULCZAK It seems like every time I turn around, an editor assigns me a story related to the mental health crises of our children. Most of the health experts I speak to correlate Covid lockdowns and our children’s fragile state. Closing schools played a major role in this phenomenon, but what if other crucial factors are being overlooked?

During the recent Holdenville Hospital Authority Meeting, CEO Steve Stewart provided a comprehensive overview of the hospital’s recent performance and noteworthy achievements. September brought a soft month for statistics and financials, resulting in a loss for the period.

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MISDEMEANORS Chad Timothy James Skeen – False declaration of ownership in pawn, petit larceny Jason Lee Fox – Escape from arrest or detention, resisting an officer Ron Mark Norton – Breaking and entering dwelling without permission PROTECTIVE ORDERS Maranda Lacey Bible vs. John Tyler Bible CIVIL Credit Acceptance Corporation vs.

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