opinion

    Jordan Green: How do we define "masculinity" and what it's about?
    January 16, 2019
    Once again, our society has found another way to blame its problems on something other than the actual source of the problems. The American...


    Entertainment: True Detective, Project Blue Book, and Resident Evil 2
    January 14, 2019
    Too much to cover, too little time! In the landscape of film, not much has been happening as the industry and world at large quietly await the...


    Jordan Green on patience
    January 9, 2019
    Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about this line: “Patience, young grasshopper.” I couldn’t tell you the first time I heard that phrase. I know it...


    Letter to the Editor: Thankful for living in Blackwell
    January 9, 2019
    As a new year begins, I have been thinking of the several things that make me very thankful for living in Blackwell. I have only lived here 11...


    Entertainment: Golden Globes 2019 Recap
    January 8, 2019
    This past Sunday NBC aired the 76th Annual Golden Globes with hosts Andy Samberg (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Hot Rod) and Sandra Oh (Grey's Anatomy,...


    Jordan Green: What does 2019 mean for "Okies"?
    January 3, 2019
    What will 2019 mean for we Okies? When I set out to write this column, I had my thoughts about what would happen in 2019. But I wanted to know...


    Review: SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE
    December 27, 2018
    "One thing I know for sure: don't do it like me. Do it like you.” SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE is a prime example of saving the best for...


    Looking Back- Thinking Forward: Blackwell Hospital Part II
    December 18, 2018
    OUR BLACKWELL HOSPITAL – Part II I fell honored to be able to express my personal feelings about our local hospital, of special note is the...


    Entertainment: What are the five best Christmas movies?
    December 18, 2018
    I didn't get to see SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDERVERSE this past weekend, which I'm upset about because I've heard it is fantastic, but I will be...


    Jordan Green wonders why so few are interested in Office
    December 13, 2018
    If you’re looking to exercise your right to vote, 2019 won’t be the year for you. The upcoming year could have had a huge impact on our local...


    The changing "nerd culture" and TITANS Part II: DC and Marvel
    December 11, 2018
    Where was I? Oh yeah. The early 2000's and the changing face of the “super-hero”. THE DARK KNIGHT and IRON MAN were colossal hits that...


    Looking Back- Thinking Forward: Blackwell Hospital
    December 11, 2018
    OUR BLACKWELL HOSPITAL – Part I If there ever was a time in our city’s history to be galvanized in unity, it is now. Our combined vision will...


    The changing of nerd culture and gritty "TITANS"
    December 3, 2018
    It's been a month or so since I talked about the DC Universe streaming series TITANS, the gritty live action adaptation of the iconic Teen Titans...


    Jordan Green: What makes a man?
    November 28, 2018
    There's an old expression that goes, “This will separate the men from the boys.” Patrick Deffner has crossed over that threshold into...


    Letter to the Editor: Thanksgiving Meal
    November 28, 2018
    Dear Editor, My, what a beautiful way to celebrate a Thanksgiving Holiday – and what an inspiring New Tradition that the Richard Mitchel Family...