Opinion

Sports broadcast or gambling ad?

Andrew Frazier Staff Writer

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

I’ve been a huge sports fan my whole life.Whether watching, playing or experiencing them through video games, I’ve always been surrounded by sports. I fell in love with soccer first, then basketball.

Lucy in the pond with Keds

Emily Kalka Editor

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

When you lose someone you love, you remember random details about them that like to pop up from time to time. Sometimes it’s their favorite song or meal.Their smile. Perfume or cologne.WhenIthinkaboutMom, for whatever reason, I think about Keds.She loved Keds.

On the horse is Dawson Mitchell, surrounded by several awards he won at the recent Versatility Ranch Horse World Champsionship and his friends and family. He sits on Pete, who placed seventh overall at the champsionship. Photo Submitted by Courtney Gaylord.

Davenport native wins big at world horse show

Emily Kalka Editor

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

A Davenport native recently scored high at the American Quarter Horse Versatility Ranch Horse World Championship Show.Dawson Mitchell, who grew up in Davenport and is the son of Courtney Gaylord and Jason Mitchell, competed in several events at the show that took place in Amarillo, TX, from June 20...

LinkedIn, the fakest place on the internet

Andrew Frazier Staff Writer

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

I am thrilled to announce that I hate LinkedIn.One of the worst advancements in hiring has to be that godforsaken app.

Meeker FFA introduces new chapter officers

Mattie Hurley Meeker Ffa Reporter

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

As the new school year approaches, the Meeker FFA Chapter is proud to introduce its 2026–2027 Chapter Officer Team.

Never underestimate Dad’s quest for catfish

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

What a lot of people may not know or remember about my family’s land is that way back in the day, my great-grandfather had a catfish hatchery. Every time we go to the old rock house, my dad will point out where they used to keep the minnows and baby catfish.

Man makes initial appearance for aggravated DUI

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

ACushing man is heading to a pre-preliminary hearing for aggravated DUI and carrying a firearm while intoxicated, according to court documents.Jackie O’Kelley, 45, of Cushing, was charged on May 19 by District Attorney Adam Panter with one felony count of driving a motor vehicle while under the...

Why colleges are so confused about AI

Andrew Frazier Staff Writer

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

I have been attending UCO on and off since 2020 and am finally in my last semester. I am a professional media major in the Department of Mass Communication, and before I officially graduate, I have a few takes I’d like to get off my chest.

Stroud Beta Sigma Phi hosts state convention

Sandy Jones Contributor

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

The 14 members of the Stroud Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi International Women’ssocialandservice sorority hosted the Oklahoma State convention in Stroud last weekend.

The pure joy of World Cup fandom

Emily Kalka Editor

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Forthoseofyouwhomay not know, we’re currently in the middle of one of the biggest international sports events -- the World Cup.I’ll be honest, for a long time, I wasn’t really into it. Sure, I knew theWorld Cup happened every four years. But it wasn’t something that I cared about.

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