It appears that in a campaign email to supporters in late August, Randy Brogdon for Governor campaign sent a botched video showing Brogdon on a background that didn’t correspond with the campaign message. Reports indicate emails received Aug. 27 include links that connect to a website offering discounts from a home alarm company, possibly because the campaign purchased...

Earlier we linked to an article in the O’Colly that some students at OSU aren’t happy with the song choice “Cowboys 4Ever” serving in an official capacity before major sporting events. Now the Internets are sounding off with parodies of the tune. For more information about the “Cowboys 4Ever” controversy, check out the Stop Cowboys...

The five most interesting articles written by college publications, as chosen by Currently OK’s editorial staff: OSU football player accused of rape, OU campus new home to State Department official, OU’s Bradford and Gresham injured, and more… Below are the top five for the week ending in Sept. 6, 2009: 1. Unsealed protective order shows Mosley accused...

The Centers for Disease Control confirmed today that the Swine Flu has been found in Pontotoc Co. Reports indicate that she is in the recovering stages and is responsive to medication, health officials say. As for what the state’s two major universities are doing in response, officials say it’s best to wait it out. When asked what the plan of action was, OU Press Secretary...

The Spears School of Business said today in a press release that administrators will not be shaking students’ hands during commencement. This decision comes as the Centers for Disease Control confirmed a case of a woman in Pontotoc Co. contracting the Swine Flu (H1N1), despite OSU officials saying that the university has “not experienced a significant increase in patient...

OSU veterinary school announced Apr. 20 that animals will no longer be euthanized in teaching labs. The announcement came just weeks after the wife of T. Boone Pickens announced she would redirect a hefty contribution elsewhere within the university because of the controversial practices. Controversy about the veterinary school performing terminal surgeries, or euthanizing...

12:00 pm: Message from UCO President Roger Webb: Dear UCO Community, UCO officials want to again assure the community that UCO and other law enforcement agencies have investigated and found no reason to believe an earlier campus threat is credible. Howell Hall was evacuated and a thorough search conducted. Once completed, students, faculty and staff were allowed to return. We...

Former State Rep. Kevin Calvey, a Republican, will seek his party’s nomination in 2010. His announcement Mar. 4 came as U.S. Rep. Mary Fallin (OK-5) said that she would not seek reelection. Calvey, who ran against Fallin in 2006, is perhaps best known for his service in the Iraq war during the 2007 troop surge, where he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. Before deploying...

Just over a month since Lt. Gov. Jeri Askins, OU ‘75, announced she would enter into a Gubanatorial campaign, U.S. Rep. Mary Fallin is throwing her hat in the ring, as well. Fallin announced Feb. 28 at the Oklahoma GOP County Convention that Oklahoma needs steady leadership in shaky economic times. “We need a new voice for the state of Oklahoma,” Fallin said, “and...

The “Media Wars” series is meant to chronicle the decline of traditional media in Oklahoma and abroad. It is solely the opinion of the author and does not necessarily reflect the beliefs of CurrentlyOK as a whole. Newspapers across America are feeling the pain from a slouching economy, and The Oklahoman is no exception. Having no state-wide competitor, The Oklahoman...