Gaylord News is a reporting project of the University of Oklahoma Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication

Gaylord News
Gaylord News is a reporting project of the University of Oklahoma Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication

Gaylord News
Gaylord News is a reporting project of the University of Oklahoma Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication

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SPECIAL REPORTS
Tiffany Crutcher introduces a group of Japanese-American panelists at the Black Wall Street Legacy Summit. Maria Nairn/Gaylord News
Legacy and history are different concepts, Black Wall Street panelists say at festival
Teegan Smith and Ana Castillo • June 1, 2024
Sandy Harris, left, and Jonnette Paddy, right, with Indigenous Women Rising talk about abortion care and reproductive health with attendees at the “Women Are Sacred” conference on June 27, 2023, in Albuquerque, N.M. (Photo by Noel Lyn Smith/News21)
Indigenous Americans unite to navigate abortion access after Roe
Noel Lyn Smith and Maddy Keyes • February 21, 2024
Shabnam Khalilyar during a more pleasant time in Kabul, Afghanistan, inside the presidential compound. Photo provided.
Aug. 15: a day that a generation of Afghanistans grew old overnight
Shabnam Khalilyar • August 15, 2022
POLITICS
Sen. James Lankford (R-Oklahoma) speaks to reporters in the Senate subway on his way to a vote on Nov. 18. Ireland Fitzer/Gaylord News
Oklahoma Senators hesitant about recess appointments
Kevin Eagleson • November 19, 2024

Oklahoma senators James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin are signaling their hesitancy of the use of recess...

ENVIRONMENT
The Environmental Defense Fund has mapped orphaned wells in Oklahoma. There are at least 15,965 orphaned wells throughout the state, not including those located within the boundaries of the Osage Nation. Copyright © 2024 Environmental Defense Fund. Used by permission. The original material is available at http://edf.org.
Two Indigenous Nations in Oklahoma to receive funds for orphaned wells
Kevin Eagleson • September 9, 2024

The Biden-Harris administration recently announced over $12 million in grant funding will be distributed...

WASHINGTON
Women of the Alpha Gamma Delta chapter at the University of Oklahoma coordinate a sorority recruitment video for TikTok. Starting in the summer of 2021, sorority recruitment became a viral trend on the platform due to the prevalence of dance videos created by chapters at universities across the country, specifically at the University of Alabama. “Alabama RushTok” has impacted the university’s admissions and recruitment and is credited by some at SEC universities to have led to the increase in enrollment at institutions with large Greek Life presences.
Gen Z will lose a formative platform if TikTok ban is upheld
Madeline Cantrell • January 10, 2025

WASHINGTON – It appears that my generation is about to lose its crutch. In a little more than nine...

NATIVE AMERICAN
Cherokee Nation Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. takes a photo with President Joe Biden at the 2024 White House Tribal Nations Summit. During the summit, Biden announced a 10-year plan for Native American language revitalization.
‘They didn’t forget Indian Country’: Tribal leaders and scholars reflect on Biden administration
Kevin Eagleson • December 17, 2024

WASHINGTON – Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland didn’t mince any words when she called Pres. Joe...

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LIFESTYLE
OK3 members Sierra Sikes, Courtney Hooker and Kenna Fields. Photo provided.
Rising stars on music scene credit nurturing from Oklahoma
Shelby Emery • April 18, 2024
Dante Biss-Grayson models one of his ranch shirt designs. This one is called “Ace High.” Photo provided by Sky Eagle Collections.
Oklahoma designers making mark in fashion industry
Analyse Jester and Lisa Maslovskaya • February 15, 2024
HEALTH
Puerto Rico women have better access to maternity care than do Oklahoma women
Puerto Rico women have better access to maternity care than do Oklahoma women
Kayden Anderson • December 3, 2024
The Biden administration announced $2.6 billion in federal funding for lead pipe replacement with $36 million specifically designated for Oklahoma. The funding designated for Oklahoma could cover the replacement of private service lines that homeowners are responsible for
Biden administration providing funding for lead pipe replacement
Kevin Eagleson • October 16, 2024
SCIENCE
U.S. Rep. Stephanie Bice (R-Oklahoma City) comments during a hearing about drone technology. (Gaylord New photo/Gabriela Tumani)
Oklahomans taking lead in drone technology and advanced air mobility
Gabriela Tumani • March 27, 2023
Hispanic STEM Convention
Oklahoma students attend Hispanic STEM convention to move state up in science and technology innovation ranks
Zaria Oates • December 3, 2021
MOST READ
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Naval Academy’s head coach is just another Sooner fan from Moore
Naval Academy’s head coach is just another Sooner fan from Moore
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On Tuesday evening, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) unveiled a stopgap spending bill to continue government funding until March 14. Hours later, billionaire and close adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, Elon Musk unleashed a flurry of tweets criticizing the bill. On Wednesday, Trump rejected the bill and called on Republicans to pass a clean spending bill that includes a debt ceiling increase. // Office of Speaker Mike Johnson
Spending bill dead following Trump, Elon Musk rejection
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Women of the Alpha Gamma Delta chapter at the University of Oklahoma coordinate a sorority recruitment video for TikTok. Starting in the summer of 2021, sorority recruitment became a viral trend on the platform due to the prevalence of dance videos created by chapters at universities across the country, specifically at the University of Alabama. “Alabama RushTok” has impacted the university’s admissions and recruitment and is credited by some at SEC universities to have led to the increase in enrollment at institutions with large Greek Life presences.
Gen Z will lose a formative platform if TikTok ban is upheld
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The hearse carrying the casket of 39th U.S. President Jimmy Carter drives down Massachusetts Avenue in Georgetown on its way to the National Cathedral for a state funeral attended by all five living presidents. Kevin Eagleson/Gaylord News
President Carter remembered for life, legacy and connection to Oklahoma