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 […]
Tulsa State Fair 2024 Rocked with Entertainment – 11 Days of Awesome
The Tulsa State Fair ran from Sept. 26 to Oct. 6, 2024. According to tulsastatefair.com, it was first organized in 1903 as the “Tulsa County Free Fair” and developed into the Tulsa State Fair of today. The Tulsa State Fair Authority reports that the 2024 fair featured dozens of rides and games, 132 concession stands, […]
TCC’s Fall 2024 semester begins with “Muffins and Maps”
Tulsa Community College (TCC) Fall 2024 semester started Aug. 19. Crowds of students flooded the Metro Campus trying to find their classrooms, obtain student IDs, and get familiar with the college’s departments. The Metro Campus Student Life department conducted a “Muffins and Maps” event to help students overcome the rush and stress of the first […]
TCC students participate in “Application Completion Night”
The Tulsa Community College (TCC) University Transfer office and the Tulsa Higher Education Consortium organized an event at the Metro Campus, where students could complete an admissions application to a four-year college free of charge. The event occurred on April 3, 2024.
FC Tulsa’s second game brought the heat to the Phoenix Rising
On April 5, the start for the United Soccer League (USL) and the at-home season opener for FC Tulsa began with a battle with the Phoenix Rising FC, where the home team was victorious. Over 5,100 people were there for the game. Prior to its home game with Phoenix, Tulsa FC lost its first away […]
Reporter’s Notebook: Two days of returning of ice age in Oklahoma
A massive ice storm went through the Sooner State on Jan. 22 and 23, 2024. In Tulsa, 0.28 inches of freezing rain accumulated, according to the National Weather Service. The roads were turned into a complete sheet of ice, creating hazardous conditions for drivers. I observed the storm from a rural area of Oklahoma near […]
A miraculous snowfall brushes through Oklahoma in February
At the beginning of the week on Feb. 12, the day became the only day when the Sooner State got snow this winter. The fabulous covering of two inches of snow melted by the end of the day. Tatyana Nyborg, TCC Connection Metro Campus editor, captured the amazing moments of the winter weather on her […]
Peaceful fall nature motifs are an invitation for reflections
The withering of nature in the fall brings unexpected colors and compositions that can be explored by an artist. Fall comes to Oklahoma with its peaceful beauty of oak forests, rivers, and lakes. Tatyana Nyborg, TCC Connection Metro Campus editor, presents pictures of the oak forest by Keystone Lake in northeastern Oklahoma.
“Four shades” of Santa and other goodies are at Walmart for the Holidays
Traditionally, Walmart has an extensive holiday décor section. This year, some cookware and interior and exterior item designs are festive and unexpected. Tatyana Nyborg, TCC Connection Metro Campus editor, presents her photo essay below.
Review: Favorite moments of 2023 Tulsa State Fair
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tanya Nyborg (@tanyanyborg) The cattle exhibition occurred at Tulsa State Fair 2023. (Video by Tatyana Nyborg) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tanya Nyborg (@tanyanyborg) Public enjoyed fun rides at Tulsa State Fair 2023. Nearly 25,000 Mega Ride pass wristbands were sold. (Video […]