To the Editor:

One of the most magical adventures in motion picture history is coming to the big screen this summer — bigger and better than ever — as NCM Fathom and Warner Home Video present “The Lord of the Rings” Motion Picture Trilogy Extended Edition Event.

During finals week, a lot is weighing on students’ minds: homework, tests, and that forgotten library book checked out sometime around spring break.

With so much already on their plates, students worrying about whether they will receive money back for their used textbooks shouldn’t have to be an added concern.

To the Editor:

From all across the state artists, musicians, creators, authors and filmmakers will gather at the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Oklahoma City June 3, 4 and 5 for SoonerCon 20.

Under the theme of “Heroes & Villains,” guests include acclaimed genre author Tim Powers, legendary local horror host John “Count Gregore” Ferguson, native Oklahoman and star of SyFy’s SFX series “Face Off” Tate Steinsiek and award-winning illustrator Darrell K. Sweet along with dozens of fan communities and clubs from around Oklahoma.

Gary Busey isn’t the only one on the television show “Apprentice” who has completely lost his mind.

In his continual quest to extend his 15 minutes of fame by a few seconds, Donald Trump — who is pushing for the Republican nomination for president in 2012 — has questioned the authenticity of President Barack Obama’s birth certificate.

This is not the first time a president has had the authenticity of his birth certificate questioned. New York attorney Arthur P. Hinman questioned the validity of Republican President Chester A. Arthur’s birthplace in 1880, claiming Arthur was born in Ireland. When the story failed to take root, Hinman then tried to claim Arthur was from Canada.

To the Editor:

The annual Cystic Fibrosis walk will be held on May 14 at the Harn Homestead at 1721 N Lincoln Blvd in Oklahoma City.

With each passing year, your love and support has humbled me and given me every reason to believe we can fight this disease.

Because you so graciously support my son Ryne each year, I just wanted to remind you of Ryne’s story.

Hold on to your head gear, folks. After all the ranting this writer has done about ineffective and useless politicians, here’s a shout-out to two of that profession who actually do their jobs, and do them well.

In November of 2010, the friends and family of 26-year-old Sgt. Jason McCluskey gathered for his funeral in McAlester.

But as they tried to pay their last respects and grieve for the fallen soldier, members of the radical Kansas group Westboro Baptist Church staged a protest just 500 feet away.

To the Editor:

In answer to the letter to the editor in the April 22, issue concerning the disappearance of the Environmental Club of OCCC:

Several years ago I was asked to take over presidency of the Environmental Club, and get it back up and active once more.

There is something seriously wrong with our elected officials. Despite the constant stream of examples demonstrating their inability to actually do their jobs, we keep electing the same type of person.

Perhaps some examples? The recent government shutdown scare comes to mind.

In the event of a shutdown, close to 600,000 workers would have been suspended or furloughed without pay.

To the Editor:

Professors are here to teach us, they care about their chosen profession, and they have earned the right to be treated with honor and respect.

They have been students themselves and have had to deal with term papers, essays, higher math, all the same subjects we do.

This is an institution of higher learning, a place where adults should walk the halls.

Perhaps I shouldn’t try to write this column when I’m hungry, but as I contemplate the topic of diversity, my mind keeps taking me to muffins. Who doesn’t love a good muffin now and then?

There are many kinds from which to choose, but we don’t necessarily embrace each kind with equal enthusiasm.

Some people enjoy a good muffin filled with fruit: blueberries, strawberries, apple pieces. Others prefer nuts or chocolate chips in theirs.