By Lindsay Whelchel Like many young people, Lori Flansburg was attending a traditional four-year college in western Oklahoma, taking class after class. She had accumulated 110 hours at the school, but for her, it wasn’t working out. “There … Continue reading
By Tom Neal “Lighting a spark. That’s what learning a new skill or training in a new field can do. We have to light more sparks all across America, and that’s going to make a difference in the futures … Continue reading
By Bud Elder “For me, there is no greater sense of eager anticipation than sitting in a movie theater, popcorn in hand, when the lights go down.” – Pauline Kael While America’s most esteemed film critic was … Continue reading
By Gina Harkins What is it about your favorite song that makes it perfect? How about those irresistible foods that cause you to crave for more? There’s just something about some things, an indescribable ability to achieve the status … Continue reading
By Bud Elder All right class, pay attention. Those dear old “golden rule” days are forever locked into our consciousness. Straight-line penmanship meets mathematic flash cards while Danny in the dunce chair flings spitballs at teacher’s pet Mary Sue. And … Continue reading
This is a story about possibility … about taking a chance … and about how it is possible to open the door for greatness. Just ask Jackie Massey, the University of Oklahoma’s debate coach, who has succeeded in revitalizing the deep-rooted Oklahoma tradition of debate at OU after its 16-year absence. But Massey didn’t stop there – he led his team straight to the top. Continue reading
By Michael W. Sasser Charles Lindbergh flew through Tulsa. So did Amelia Earhart, Wiley Post and Jimmie Doolittle. Also Herman DeVry, who went on to found the DeVry Institute in Chicago. Art Goebel, the pilot of the … Continue reading
By Amy Dee Stephens Hundreds of international students live with Oklahoma host families each year, for the purpose of helping people from different countries understand each other better. The result for most Oklahoma hosts is that they have gained … Continue reading
By Michael W. Sasser The way Brian Grimm sees it, teachers can most help their students by taking an entirely different approach to imparting knowledge. “We have to learn to shut off,” Grimm says. “We’re big talkers. … Continue reading
By Sheri Guyse When the cold, wet wind of January is whipping against the front door of your home and the kids are getting a bit stir crazy, don’t assume that door is one of house arrest. Plenty of opportunities … Continue reading
