Skiatook Celebrates 75th Anniversary of Pioneer Day Festivities
Each year, residents of many small towns and cities around the state look forward to their Founder’s Day celebrations, and the residents of Skiatook, Okla., are no exception. Every September brings with it the annual Pioneer Day Carnival, Parade, and Rodeo, commemorating the “pioneer origins” of the town, just 20 minutes north of Tulsa. The […]
West Campus Tutoring Center Welcomes Back Students Jan. 22-23
Award-Winning Author To Participate In Book Signing At TCC
A Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Society program The Tulsa Community College’s college newspaper, TCC Connection (www.tccconnection.com), the Society of Professional Journalists Student Chapter, and the National Association of Black Journalists – Tulsa Chapter welcome noted author Nadia Salomon to the campus for a free lecture and autograph signing of her latest award-winning children’s […]
Folk Singer-Songwriter Tom Morello Receives Woody Guthrie Prize
The spirit of Woody Guthrie was alive on Sept. 25, 2024, when the Oklahoma native, folk-songwriter, and activist was honored at Tulsa’s celebrated Cain’s Ballroom by an award and ceremony in his name. The Woody Guthrie Prize represents someone who shares similar values to Guthrie that he held during his lifetime. This year’s Woody Guthrie […]
The Importance of Supporting Small Businesses: The Story of The Porter House
As more small businesses strive to survive in today’s market, it is vital that we support local ventures and the towns they call home. One such story was that of The Porter House in Porter, Okla. Opened in the summer of 2024, the dream of Brandy and Casey Bratt, two native Oklahomans with a passion […]
President Goodson meets with international students – ‘Pictures with the President’ is an annual event
On Oct. 31, it was time again for Tulsa Community College to host its annual “Pictures with the President” event, which introduces international students to the president of TCC, Dr. Leigh Goodson. Students have said how much they look forward to this event. “Pictures with the President” has been recognized as a welcoming and encouraging […]
Local Holiday Happenings Include Art, Lights, and Ice
The holiday season is known as the most magical time of the year! As the holidays arrive in Tulsa, the near end of the year transforms the city into a wonderland with millions of dazzling lights. Whether you are a Tulsan or a first-time visitor, the holiday season here is an enchanting experience that you […]
TCC Holiday Parties Wrap Up Fall 2024 Semester
Tulsa Community College (TCC) established a tradition of annual holiday luncheons at the end of the fall semesters. In December 2024, the parties occurred at four TCC campuses: Metro, Southeast, Northeast, and West. The TCC Academic and Campus Operations division provided the main dishes, and some TCC employees brought potlucks. Greg Stone, associate vice president […]
‘Trust Me’ Focuses on Misinformation in a Digital Age
In a world where misinformation spreads faster than the truth, a documentary, “Trust Me – How Do You Know What To Believe,” asks a tough question: Who can we really trust online? The feature-length feature dives into the problems of media consumption, credibility, and how easily the public is polarized by what it sees and […]
Reporter’s Notebook: Tulsa Meadow Gold District Merchant Preserves History, Offers Custom-made Route 66 Souvenirs
A Tulsa entrepreneur, Mary Beth Babcock, opened three stores on well-known Route 66 in Tulsa, Okla., as a homage to the famed highway. These are Buck Atom’s Cosmic Curios on 66 (1347 E. 11th St.), Meadow Gold Mack’s Outpost (1306 E. 11th St., Unit A), and Buck’s Vintage on 66 (1024 S. Quincy Ave.) located […]