January 1, 2026

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Year: 2025

Trujillo Shares Her Journey Toward Creating More Equitable Healthcare 

Dr. Francisca Trujillo is a nurse practitioner and founder of Trujillo Multi-Healthcare, a general medicine clinic specializing in diabetes care. Trujillo Multi-Healthcare addresses a broad range of health conditions and diseases that can arise throughout a person’s lifetime, such as hypertension, anemia, eating disorders, as well as mental health disorders.   Her vision is to improve access to medical care for resource-constrained individuals by prioritizing effective communication between doctors and patients. She is…

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Miriam Nantumbwe022 mins

Guided Study Sessions: A Tool for Accelerated Student Success 

There are numerous resources at Tulsa Community College (TCC) available at students’ disposal for their success, and the best part is that they come at no extra cost. One great resource offered through Student Success Services is group study sessions.  In a conversation with Douglas Allen, lead academic success coach, he says, “I want students to realize that they have help here and talk about how to…

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Miriam Nantumbwe07 mins

Reporter’s Notebook, Part III: The World Celebrates Art Deco’s 100th Anniversary, What About Tulsa?  

In the two previous columns on Art Deco, I introduced readers to events celebrating the 100th anniversary of Art Deco around the world and guided them through the Decopolis Tulsa Art Deco Museum.  But the most significant Art Deco attraction in Tulsa is architecture! Tulsa has a historic Deco District located downtown along South Boston Avenue. The Deco District landmarks include 10 buildings, according to https://www.tulsa.tours/deco-district.    These are Exchange National Bank…

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Tatyana Nyborg011 mins

Reporter’s Notebook: Tulsa State Fair Boomed with Unusual but Delicious Food 

Every year, I go to the Tulsa State Fair to take pictures and write articles. I try hard to find something new and interesting for my readers. The 2025 Tulsa State Fair surprised me with an even higher number of new and unusual food choices. Read my essay about the tasty fair dishes below.  

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Tatyana Nyborg02 mins

Reporter’s Notebook, Part II: The World Celebrates Art Deco’s 100th Anniversary, What About Tulsa? 

In the previous article on Art Deco, I was diving into the depths of events dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the sophisticated art style. Those events have spread from Europe to North America, where Art Deco was a dominating trend in the 1920s-1960s.  Tulsa has a lot to offer art admirers interested in Art Deco. One…

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Tatyana Nyborg08 mins

News Analysis: Heritage in Transition: A Ceremony of Continuity for the Ugandan Community

On June 28, 2025, the Oklahoma Ugandan Association (OUA) in Tulsa experienced a long awaited and yet bittersweet transition in its esteemed leadership.   The event was like a fine tapestry, woven together by threads of gratitude, and anticipation with seams of grief oddly latching onto its beauty.   The Oklahoma Ugandan Association is the Oklahoma chapter…

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Miriam Nantumbwe09 mins

Review: “Ragtime” in Greenwood: Echoes of a Dream Deferred  

“Ragtime: The Musical,” based on the novel “Ragtime” by Terrence McNally, debuted at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center (TPAC) from Aug. 8–24. The production marked TPAC’s second self-produced show since “Fiddler on the Roof” in 2024.  Set in the turbulent melting pot of turn-of-the-century New York City, “Ragtime” intertwines three distinctly American stories: that of a stifled upper-class wife, a determined Jewish immigrant, and…

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Quentin Wright06 mins

Review: Mae Baan Pop-Up: A Taste of Thailand in Tulsa 

Et Al. is a collective of chefs transforming the culinary scene in Tulsa. They host various events featuring a range of cuisines and service styles at Foolish Things Coffee.   Each member brings a unique taste and creative vision to his/her mouthwatering menus. With an exquisite global palate, Et Al. has garnered citywide attention and was a nominee for the Best New Restaurant 2023 by the James Beard Foundation.   Et Al. blends divine dishes with…

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Miriam Nantumbwe09 mins

Navigating Tulsa: How TCC Students Can Use Public Transit to Reach All Five Campuses 

TCC partners with local public transportation provider MetroLink Tulsa, allowing students to ride the bus not only to all five campuses but throughout the Tulsa area for free.  It is pretty well known that while you are studying at TCC maybe you will have to attend classes at different campuses during the semester. Each campus has its own particularities in classes:   -Metro Campus: Hosts classes in arts, computer, digital media, health…

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Samuel Perumalswamy08 mins

Lessons from the Firehouse: A Firefighter’s Passion for Teaching  

Osha Davis will be featured in a soon-to-be-released documentary titled “Fighting More Than Fires,” which will showcase the living history of Black firefighters in Tulsa. (Photo provided by Keith Daniels)  Tulsa, Okla., boasts a sprawling diverse community of all backgrounds, cultures, and so much rich history, and Tulsa Community College (TCC) is no exception.    The campus, whether it be Metro, Northeast, Southeast, or West Campus, boasts a unique local, out-of-state student and teacher body comprised of theatre actors, artists, entrepreneurs, lawyers, doctors, and people who work in self-sacrificing public service. Osha Davis is one example of a unique individual. He is…

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Quentin Wright016 mins