Columns/Opinions

The vaccine can help students, teachers

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, I was nervous but optimistic. I knew it would be a challenge to effectively reach and teach all of my students and keep them engaged online, but I had a team of colleagues working against the same challenges.

Coffeetime Column

Coffee Time: Let’s quit hiding behind a mask

Andy And Renie Bowman Special To The Beacon

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Several years ago, Andy contracted an illness that landed him in the isolation unit of our local hospital for two weeks. Visitors had to wear a mask, gown and gloves.

The strength of women: Find your sisters, and love them

Sarah Mears-ivy It’s Time To Talk About

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

January is the month I attribute to honoring women, and I am dedicating this week’s article to the women who have given me so much in which to aspire. I had the distinct pleasure of being raised by what my mind has assigned “a tribe of warrior women.

You can stop smoking during state’s Quit Week

Thomas R. Martinez The Write Stuff

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

My mother was a cigarette smoker, and it killed her. Oh, the official cause of death was any number of manners: multiple organ failure, obesity and congestive heart failure to name a few. But it was her life-long love affair with unfiltered Lucky Strikes that did her in.

To bring change to government requires knowledge

Joe Dorman Guest Column

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Our Founding Fathers made sure government would serve the people by guaranteeing the right of citizen involvement with the First Amendment’s protections in the United States Constitution.

Stress management: Take care of yourself, then others

Sarah Mears-ivy It’s Time To Talk About

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

I know I have mentioned stress management often; however, I feel it is incredibly important to discuss it again.

Criminal justice reform is priority for Oklahomans

Kris Steele Guest Column

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Oklahoma continued on its criminal justice reform journey last year with State Question 805.

Rep. Mike Dobrinski

Oklahoma legislature kicks off

News Staff

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Tuesday, Jan. 5, was Organizational Day at the Oklahoma Capitol, marking the official start to the 58th Legislature. This day is required in the state Constitution and is set for the Tuesday following the first Monday in January every other year following the statewide election.

Coffee Time Column

Coffee Time column: Keep digging with a smile

Andy And Renie Bowman Special To The Beacon

Tuesday, January 5, 2021

Six-year-old Johnny longed for, prayed and dreamed about getting a pony for his birthday. In his eyes, he truly NEEDED a pony. Uncle Jim knew all about Johnny’s dream. But he also was very aware of the prohibitive cost. Being a realist, he despised the weak, hopeful attitude of his nephew.

ADULT CHILD: Time to find a new normal

Sarah Mears-ivy It’s Time To Talk About

Tuesday, January 5, 2021

Those that have some experience with recovery are familiar with the term Adult Child. An Adult Child is a person who grew up in a dysfunctional home and adopted maladaptive internal language, regression, and ineffective thinking and behavior to cope, and has carried those traits into adulthood.

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