News of the day – mama grizzlies rejoice


Published: September 16, 2010 by Carrie Coppernoll Comment on this article Leave a comment

Politics. Sarah Palin excites supporters in Tulsa. She also excites mama grizzlies.

Health. New research shows that smoking bans benefit kids with asthma. Research done by kids with asthma says, “Duh.”

Events. The state fair begins today. Pizza-on-a-stick: I’m about to own you.

Nonprofits. The United Way of Central Oklahoma hires Debby Hampton to replace Bob Spinks. She will start filling big shoes Jan. 1.

Religion. A Satanist group has split, and now plans to host their exorcism at the Civic Center Music Hall have been canceled. Apparently Satan isn’t very organized.

Education. Rose State College gets ready to turn 40 on Sept. 21. College students still consider 40 way crazy old.

Outdoors. People who raise $1,200 for Special Olympics will be about to rappel down the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. They’ll be able to try to double their money on their way down.

Health. Oklahoma ranks No. 5 in teen birth rates, up from No. 8. Please refer to this story: Oklahoma City is horny. Could we please do some more serious sex education now?

Shenanigans. PETA girls shower together downtown to protest how much water is used in meat processing. Men rejoice.



by Carrie Coppernoll
Reporter/ Columnist
Carrie Coppernoll is a columnist and reporter. She was named the top personal columnist in Oklahoma in 2009 and 2010 by the Associated Press and Association of Newspaper Editors. She was also named the 2008 Journalist of the Year by the Oklahoma...
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