In fall 2019, the Writing Center celebrated its grand reopening after being under construction for months. The employees of the center held a party with coffee, popcorn, and prizes for those who participated in the prize drawing. Jennette Royster, academic lab coordinator at the Metro Writing Center, is very excited about the updated facility. “Before, […]
Tulsa State Fair wrap-up
The Tulsa State Fair is a yearly tradition for Tulsa. It was held in the Expo Square Fairgrounds for two weeks from late Oct. 1-11. This fair was especially impressive drawing an estimated 1,040,000 attendees, according to the Tulsa State Fair infograph at https://www.tulsastatefair.com/ Chief Operating Officer for the Expo Square, Amanda Blair said that […]
Five Simple Ways to Begin Studying Japanese
Japanese is one of the hardest languages for an English speaker to learn and getting started can feel like a daunting task. However, thanks to the technology of today and much easier to access to Japanese media than America used to have, there are plenty of resources available. I have been studying Japanese for over […]
Successes and Failures of President Trump Pt. 1
One does not presume to judge any president in listing these successes and failures. As a citizen, we can only assess progress and vote. My assessments are as follows. Success: “Going Public” President Donald Trump has harnessed the power of going public not only to rally constituents to pressure Congress on his objectives here at […]
Tulsa American Film Festival Short Film Review
For the past five years, Tulsa has hosted a wondrous exhibit of film. From short-film to classic film to music videos, the Tulsa American Film Festival showcases an array of the amazing artwork created by talented filmmakers. This year marks five years since the festival’s start. The festival stretched over five days, beginning on Oct. […]
Tulsa’s Small Businesses: Six Places to Visit this Holiday Season
Elegance Dessert Bar by Guaneka Williams If you enjoy classic desserts such as apple pie, cheesecake, and pecan pie, then you’re in for a treat. Entrepreneur Guaneka Williams puts unique twists on classic American desserts. Her bakery, Elegance Dessert Bar is a new business in Tulsa. They are dedicated to providing the Tulsa area with […]
Ernie Fields, Jr. features music from the 30s, 40s, and 50s
Tulsa, Oklahoma has a very rich history. From being the oil capital of the world to having one of the largest collection of Art Deco artwork in the United States, Tulsa has always had her foot in the mainstream culture. Alongside the blossoming decorative period in the 1930s, Tulsa has had a strong impact on […]
West Campus is Raising Alcohol Awareness
On October 17, TCC’s West Campus hosted an event to promote alcohol awareness. This event, organized by Jennifer Champion, the assistant director of student life at West Campus, substitutes alcoholic drinks for tasty root beer. According to Champion, “alcohol remains the number one drug of choice for America’s youth, and is more likely to kill […]
Tulsa Pagan Pride Fest welcomes Tulsans to celebrate Paganism.
This October’s Tulsa Pagan Pride Day, or TPPD, was held at Veteran’s Park from 9:00am to 6:00pm. This year was the biggest celebration to date with between 900-1,000 people in attendance by 3:00pm. According to event organizer, Renee Walker, TPPD began as a simple picnic of fifty people at Whiteside Park. It was hosted by […]
Review: Tulsa Turkish Art and Food Festival holds 10th anniversary event
On November 9th, Raindrop Turkish House and Cultural Center hosted its tenth annual Turkish Food & Art Festival. The event was open to the public and free of charge. In order to keep the event organized for vendors local patrons were able to purchases tickets to use as currency for food and art. Some vendors […]