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A Few Unspoken Secrets Of Senior Adults

A Few Unspoken Secrets Of Senior Adults

A Few Unspoken Secrets Of Senior Adults

This letter was spawned by a laugh-filled conversation with another senior adult who happily joined me in its preparation. It is meant to be more representative than encyclopedic. (Your mileage may vary!
High School Intern Aspires To Be The Change

High School Intern Aspires To Be The Change

High School Intern Aspires To Be The Change

I want to be the change. I am a little new to this journalism thing, so brace yourself as I jump in with both feet. Hi! I am Adriana Fincher. I am seventeen years old and a senior cheerleader at Tecumseh High School (THS).
No Such Thing as Debt Forgiveness

No Such Thing as Debt Forgiveness

No Such Thing as Debt Forgiveness

Last week, President Biden announced that he would cancel $10,000 in federal student loans and up to $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients. This will apply to borrowers making less than $125,000 per year for individuals and less than $250,000 for households.
Tecumseh Golden Age Center

Tecumseh Golden Age Center

Tecumseh Golden Age Center

Arthenia Haney “School Days, school days, dear old golden rule days. There’s reading and writing, and ‘rithmetic, Taught to the tune of the hickory stick.
State Rep. Danny Sterling

State Rep. Danny Sterling

Capitol Report

With a record $9.8 billion budget in a good economic year for the state, the Legislature took steps to attract new businesses to Oklahoma.
Homage To The Last Days For This Swimming Pool

Homage To The Last Days For This Swimming Pool

Homage To The Last Days For This Swimming Pool

My float bumped against the sides of the swimming pool as I lazily paddled around for the last time this summer. We bought the pool at an end-of-summer sale six years ago. It’s barely wide enough to fit my blow-up float. I easily bounce from pool wall to pool wall without much effort.
U.S. Rep. Stephanie Bice

U.S. Rep. Stephanie Bice

Capitol Comments

Each year, Congress recesses for the month of August. During Congress’ early years, the Capitol didn’t have air conditioning, which caused Members to leave during the summer months to escape the heat in Washington.

What’s in a Name

Before we begin the march through the Big 12 football season, it is well that we share some definitions. Modern fans know Oklahoma State University only as the “Cowboys.” Actually, early OSU teams were known as the “Tigers.
Sterling Reviews Energy And Utility Bills

Sterling Reviews Energy And Utility Bills

Sterling Reviews Energy And Utility Bills

Improving our state’s broadband infrastructure, especially in rural areas, has been a priority for several years. In preparation for rural broadband expansion, the Legislature approved House Bill 3835.