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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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A funnel cloud hovers over OU’s campus. It never touched down on campus and provided evidence for a historical myth. (Gaylord News photo/Michael Buchanan)

Storm that killed 3 came closest in years to proving existence of 125-year-old myth about OU

Kayden Anderson April 27, 2023

NORMAN, Oklahoma – Storms that ripped through central Oklahoma April 19 came the closest in years to proving a myth that Native American beliefs may have protected the University of Oklahoma for more...

Black Friday: the return of brick and mortar

Carly Robinson December 11, 2018

The tradition of Black Friday has drastically transformed over the past decade. Formerly characterized by stores opening before sunrise followed by frantic customers pining for the best deal the day after...

OU grad launches bridal gown line AVARI

Carly Robinson December 11, 2018

CEO and Creative Director of AVARI Tiffany Nguyen stitches intricate lace and beading detail onto one of her signature dresses on July 15, 2017 at The Coop. The piece took two months to design, and stands...

Black Friday shoppers line up for record store day exclusives

Gabriel Castillo November 30, 2018

Early on Black Friday morning, customers were lined up outside the doors of Spinster Records hoping to grab Record Store Day exclusives. Located in the heart of the Brady Arts District in Tulsa, Oklahoma,...

James White, owner of James White Fitness (left), and Austin Plank, a director of Second Wind Coffeehouse (right), perform Muay Thai combinations at a Nov. 15 session for Second Wind baristas. White is a former mixed martial arts fighter who offers free Muay Thai lessons to Second Wind baristas at 6 p.m. every Thursday.

Campus Corner gym offers free lessons to baristas

Drew Hutchinson November 17, 2018

A local gym is holding free martial arts lessons for the baristas of a coffee shop near the University of Oklahoma campus. James White, a former mixed martial arts fighter, has owned James White Fitness...

Even at 3 o’clock on Monday Nov. 5, John and Cook’s Real Pit Bar-B-Que in Lawton, Oklahoma, has faithful customers waiting to eat the locally-owned and made barbecue.

A family-owned barbecue business has plans for expansion

Tevis Hillis November 11, 2018

The owner of a local barbecue business is ready to expand after nearly a century of operations. John and Cook’s Real Pit Bar-B-Que has been serving Lawton, Oklahoma, for 82 years. The fifth generation...

Karl Katzer finishes the last bites of his fried rice at Thai Thai Asian Bistro on Nov. 7, 2018, on West Main Street in Norman.

Thai restaurant set to open second Norman location

Katelyn Howard November 11, 2018

A Thai restaurant is preparing to open a second Norman location to better serve dine-in customers. We don’t order food from any of the big food companies like Cisco or U.S. Food or any of that. She...

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Online retailers are creating a strain on local small business owners

Sierra Sizemore November 11, 2018

As seen in other chain retailers such as Blockbuster and Toys R Us, the internet is killing local businesses. Sign & Banner Express in Bartlesville, OK is a small, minority-owned business that operates...

Amanda Hernandez, the manager and co-owner of Restaurante Rio’s in New Cordell, Oklahoma, sits at a table after finishing her lunch shift on Nov. 8, 2018. Photo by Addison Kliewer.

Small-town restaurant celebrates 18 years since opening

Addison Kliewer November 11, 2018

A family-owned restaurant in New Cordell, Oklahoma, has been open for 18 years, despite many other restaurants closing throughout the town. Restaurante Rio’s is a Mexican food restaurant that opened...

Chinta Aguayo stands outside of her business, Chinta’s Tacos and Catering on Nov. 4 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Latina business owner doing what she loves serving traditional Mexican cuisine 

Gabriel Castillo November 11, 2018

At the corner of a bustling intersection, Chinta Aguayo, originally from Mexico, is dishing out traditional cuisine from her homeland, behind the window of her vibrant blue taco truck. Chinta’s Tacos...

Victoria McBride arranges leaves to add into a bouquet of yellow roses at Victoria McBride Creations Floral Boutique in Norman, Oklahoma, a business she started in May. Photo by: Bailey Lewis/OU News Crowd.

African-American business owner hopes to inspire Norman community

Bailey Lewis November 8, 2018

An African-American business owner created a diversity shift in Norman, Oklahoma, and hopes to inspire the community as a whole. Victoria McBride, the owner of Victoria McBride Creations Floral Boutique,...

Gathering Place opened, ready for visitors

Gathering Place opened, ready for visitors

Tevis Hillis November 7, 2018

There’s a new park on the block. George Kaiser, president, CEO and primary owner of the GBK Corporation, spearheaded the effort to build the Gathering Place, a 100-acre riverfront park to unite the...

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