Many people have called our generation apathetic, uninformed and lazy in regards to civic engagement and politics.  READ MORE

While all eyes were focused on Egypt the past few weeks, big news stories in the United States were completely buried and ignored.  READ MORE

The current political landscape is deeply disturbing. Politicians preach violence and toxic rhetoric; a trigger-happy populace seems eager to follow. Unfortunately, it took an assassination attempt on Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., the murders of six blameless people including a Federal Judge and a 9-year-old, and a dozen more injuries for this country to reopen a dialogue on decorum in public discourse and gun control laws.  READ MORE

Norman North High School was choc full of people Saturday for the 27th annual Chocolate Festival, the biggest fundraiser for the Firehouse Art Center.   READ MORE

Not many have the power to change the world, but Eve Ensler does.   READ MORE