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Guns and Gun Control in 23 minutes
Gun control has become a hot topic in the United States. With shootings, rallies and the second amendment, the conversation continues with the Pioneer’s Sean Stanley, Christopher Plunkett and OCCC
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Repticon Shows the “Soft” Side of Snakes
“I don’t want hold it, it’s going to eat me” A quote heard a lot at Repticon at the State Fairgrounds this weekend. Repticon is an exotic pet trade show,
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Hamlet is Shakespeare in the Park’s Best Yet
The curtain has fallen on the 33rd Season of Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park. The final performance was Hamlet. Set on the Water Stage in the Myriad Gardens, the OSP
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New Hybrid Classes Offer Flexibility for Busy OCCC Students
Taking hybrid courses is a fairly new way to learn in college. These courses are divided half in class and half online. Students are able to learn from their instructor
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Children At Risk: State Foster Care System Overwhelmed, Underfunded
For Phyllis, motherhood was difficult. A mother of six, Phyllis always wanted a large family. When she and her husband, Buddy, decided to expand their family they looked into fostering
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Humanity to the Gun Owner: Be Responsible
“Son. What you are cradling in your hands is NOT a gun. It is a weapon that exists for the sole purpose of destruction: it will kill and destroy whatever
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Session Standstill: Tax Debate Continues at Capitol
A Special Session of the Oklahoma Legislature remains on hold while lawmakers continue to try and negotiate a budget deal. Republican Governor Mary Fallin called the legislature into session in
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To Bee Or Not To Bee: Chemicals, Fertilizer Wreaking Havoc With Bee Population
As autumn settles on Oklahoma, the scenery changes. The heat fades and leaves change into their fall colors. Wildlife settles in for winter; except for one group. Bees are preparing
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