The Unintended Consequences of Attacking Higher Education

One of the lessons I try to teach my students through history is the idea of unintended consequences. A good example comes from the presidency of Andrew Jackson, who had a deep hatred of banks, especially the Second Bank of the United States.His disdain was not irrational.

Under The Dome

_ ________. ____ __________.__ _____ ____Here in Oklahoma, if your team’s starting defensive end isn’t quite getting it, you pull him off the field and replace him with another defensive end – one who knows the same plays as the previous one – and continue with your game.

1776 Wasn’t Just About Independence

There is no argument that 1776 was a revolutionary year. The political ideas coming out of the American Revolution changed how people viewed government and inspired change around the world that continues to the present.

Under The Dome

There are 149 seats in the Oklahoma Legislature.And usually, they are all huddled there at the state Capitol building, planning their next move. However, this year only 147 are there because the state has two vacancies.Most seats are held by Republicans.

Book Review: ‘The Revenant: A Novel of Revenge’

By James Finck, Ph.D.One of the dumb jokes I often tell in class is that when I grow up, I want to be a mountain man, but if that doesn’t work out, being a pirate would be fun too. You can imagine my surprise and excitement when I discovered a man who had been both.

It’s Been One Hell of a Party: Remembering Robert Duvall

In the world of entertainment, many actors can go their entire careers without ever making a film that truly matters, an iconic film, let alone one that becomes the standard by which all others in the genre are measured. Make one iconic movie and you’re a star. Make two and you’re a legend.

Nationalism, Patriotism, and the Politics of Identity

During our recent political difficulties, it has become increasingly hard to keep up with the lingo—especially the labels. For example, what’s the difference between a colonialist and an imperialist? Are they different? Does it matter?

They Walk Among Us

National FFA Week is upon us, which brings to mind the FFA programs across the state. However, most of us do not realize that the National FFA is under fire from political activists, and possibly others, demanding transparency in policies and business transactions.

Hawkeye and the Birth of the American Myth

This year, as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of America, let’s not forget other important events that shaped our nation, not politically, but culturally.