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Celebrating Pride: From Condemnation to Liberation
In the heart of the Bible Belt, Sundays are sacred. Rooted in tradition, Oklahomans come together at churches for spirituality, fellowship, and guidance. But for four women, as advocates for... Read More →
Oklahoma remembers Juneteenth
For many black people in the south, the Fourth of July is not considered a day of freedom. In replacement, black Americans celebrate Juneteenth. Juneteenth represents the day black Americans... Read More →
A Day of Remembrance: One Year After Pulse Nightclub Shooting
Rainbow candles glowed for the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting during a tear-filled vigil at the Mayflower Congregational Church Monday. Amanda Snipes, Outer Oklahoma City Director of Advocacy for... Read More →
Homeless in College: Five Students, Five Stories
Editor’s Note Just after the beginning of the spring semester, the 12 students who enrolled in my Feature Writing class at Oklahoma City Community College were given an assignment: Write... Read More →
OCCC Will See Budget Cuts for 2017
Now that Oklahoma lawmakers have passed a budget bill, cuts to Oklahoma City Community College’s budget are starting to become clear. On May 31, Republican Governor Mary Fallin signed the... Read More →
OCCC announces participation in 2017 OKC Pride parade
Oklahoma City Community College is renewing its commitment to its lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students. On Sunday, June 25, OCCC will participate in the Oklahoma City Pride Parade. This marks the second... Read More →
OCCC Welcomes International Students
Several international students met last Friday for their summer orientation at Oklahoma City Community College. Julia Bay, Associate Director of International Student Services, spoke about the stipulations students face in... Read More →
Former FBI Director James Comey Testifies.
The hearing of James Comey, former director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, ended today with many questions answered and just as many unanswered. Comey addressed President Donald Trump’s allegations... Read More →
State Given Extension For Real ID Act
State lawmakers will have another extension to implement the 2005 Real ID Act. The act, passed in 2005, is still not being implemented because Oklahoma lawmakers refused to comply with... Read More →
State Regents Meeting Saw Delays Over New Budget
The last days of the legislative session were hectic for the State Regents for Higher Education. Of the many decisions and meetings, the decision to accept the legislature’s $777 million... Read More →
