January 1, 2026

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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

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

MiTea: Where Creativity, Wellness, and Community Brew in Harmony 

When Tea Rush, artist and founder of MiTea, envisioned her business, she was not just thinking about tea; she was building a collective. From the very beginning, her intention was clear: create a safe, vibrant space where artists can express themselves, and where health and wellness are just as central as creativity.  “Before the tea…

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Semhar Asfaha07 mins

Echoes of the World Visit Oklahoma’s Capitol: Celebrating International Recognition Day

Global Oklahoma serves as a vital connector in expanding Oklahoma’s international reach, uniting leaders from business, education, and diplomacy to promote global understanding. On February 2025 on International Recognition Day, a group of international students visited the state’s capitol to build relationships with and interact in a question-and-answer dialogue with legislators. Through strategic partnerships and…

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Semhar Asfaha010 mins

A Journey of Leadership and Growth from TCC Student Ethan Clegg  

Tulsa Community College fosters a close-knit community of aspiring leaders and innovators, providing various programs to support student development.   One such program is the New Student Orientation (NSO) Leader Program, a summer opportunity that has inspired and shaped many students. Among them is Ethan Clegg, a Tulsa Community College Foundation Scholarship recipient and NSO leader,…

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Semhar Asfaha012 mins

TCC Theatre Presents ‘The Grizzly Bear of Birds Creek’ by Ashley Dawson

Tulsa Community College Theatre will present “The Grizzly Bear of Birds Creek” by student Ashley Dawson. The play is scheduled for the PACE Studio Theatre on the Southeast campus on April 17 – 19 at 8 p.m. and April 20 at 2 p.m. The play is rated PG for violence.  The student-produced play, written by Ashley Dawson,…

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TCC Theatre Department04 mins

Student Profile: TCC’s English Major, Gabby Pilkington, Reads Up to 300 Books Yearly   

What is your major at Tulsa Community College?    I’m an English major.    When did you start studying at TCC, and when will you graduate?    I begin studying at TCC in the fall semester of 2023 and plan to transfer to a university after the spring semester to pursue my English degree.     What obstacles have stood…

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Tatyana Nyborg014 mins

Discovering Student Organizations at TCC: Psi Beta and Psychology Club  

While college might be stressful for some students, it is also an excellent experience and opportunity to interact with others and form new connections.   The Office of Student Life at Tulsa Community College highly embraces community and campus involvement in order to enhance and deliver the best college experience for students at TCC. Many student…

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Camila Abdusattorova06 mins