Brian D. King

Norman, Oklahoma

Reporter at The Norman Transcript

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GUEST EDITORIAL: It may be time to play for another team

2 months ago | tahlequahdailypress.com | Brian D. King

I sometimes wonder what I would do if I were a top athlete these days. After reading about how the U.S. national men’s hockey team got booed by Canadian spectators at the 4 Nations Face-Off, I couldn’t help but wonder what I would do if I were in that situation. On one hand, I find it appalling that some would take out their political frustration on a country’s athletes. On the other hand, I don’t exactly blame Canada, either.
GUEST EDITORIAL: Khelif detractors can't have it both ways

Aug 5, 2024 | tahlequahdailypress.com | Brian D. King

Right-wingers who fail to click on and read news articles — opting to scan headlines only — have taken Italy’s Angelina Carini’s forfeit to Algeria’s Imane Khelif as an opportunity to pounce on the question of sexual identity. The two boxers fought each other on Thursday, but after a few hard hits to the head, the Italian boxer decided to duck out, giving the win to her Algerian competitor.
New Online Work Files Policy

Jul 25, 2024 | pacificu.edu | Brian D. King

Pacific has published a new policy about appropriate digital storage of administrative work files. Following our long-held best practices, the policy formally reinforces the expectation that digital documents created for work purposes be stored in department-owned folders in Box — not in individually owned Box folders or other cloud storage systems.
Residents look back at Norman after 70 years of Brown v. Board

May 18, 2024 | normantranscript.com | Brian King |Brian D. King

May 17—Norman is desegregated, but not integrated, according to a retired professor from the University of Oklahoma and longtime Norman resident. George Henderson has been recognized by the university and other members of the community as the first African-American to purchase land in Norman, which he did after accepting a job as a faculty member. Before his retirement, he rose to dean of the College of Liberal Studies, and the Henderson Scholars Program is named after him.
POLITICAL ROUNDUP: Lawmakers respond to bill that axes foreign language requirement

May 18, 2024 | normantranscript.com | Brian D. King

Local lawmakers were divided on a bill signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt on Wednesday that will cut the requirement for school districts to include foreign language classes. According to the language of the bill, school districts will still be able to require the arts and foreign languages for graduation, but those decisions will be made locally. The bill would also require a fourth math credit to graduate high school. The House approved the measure 73-14. Rep.
OU Law Students raise $11,00 for Sulphur victims

May 18, 2024 | normantranscript.com | Brian D. King

University of Oklahoma Law students raised $11,000 worth of supplies to give to tornado victims in Sulphur. John Kirchhoefer, an OU Law student, said the project required teamwork from different organizations to make it happen. On April 28, an EF3 tornado ripped through downtown Sulphur with winds around 165 miles per hour, taking down homes, buildings and other infrastructure.
Residents look back at Norman after 70 years of Brown v. Board

May 17, 2024 | normantranscript.com | Brian D. King |Norman Schools

Norman is desegregated, but not integrated, according to a retired professor from the University of Oklahoma and longtime Norman resident. George Henderson has been recognized by the university and other members of the community as the first African-American to purchase land in Norman, which he did after accepting a job as a faculty member. Before his retirement, he rose to dean of the College of Liberal Studies, and the Henderson Scholars Program is named after him.
Residents look back at Norman after 70 years of Brown v. Board

May 17, 2024 | yahoo.com | Brian D. King

May 17—Norman is desegregated, but not integrated, according to a retired professor from the University of Oklahoma and longtime Norman resident. George Henderson has been recognized by the university and other members of the community as the first African-American to purchase land in Norman, which he did after accepting a job as a faculty member. Before his retirement, he rose to dean of the College of Liberal Studies, and the Henderson Scholars Program is named after him.
Raisin the dog retires from VA, to move to Norman

May 16, 2024 | yahoo.com | Brian D. King

May 15—OKLAHOMA CITY — A familiar furry face is set to retire and move to Norman after having served at the Oklahoma City VA Health Care System for the last nine years. Raisin, the facility dog, welcomed both canine and human visitors to her retirement party Wednesday afternoon where she greeted anyone who approached her with affection. Kristy Doyle, one of Raisin's co-handlers, said she will take her to her Norman home where Raisin will spend her retirement basking in the sun and chasing shadows.
Raisin the dog retires from VA, to move to Norman

May 16, 2024 | normantranscript.com | Brian D. King

May 15—OKLAHOMA CITY — A familiar furry face is set to retire and move to Norman after having served at the Oklahoma City VA Health Care System for the last nine years. Raisin, the facility dog, welcomed both canine and human visitors to her retirement party Wednesday afternoon where she greeted anyone who approached her with affection. Kristy Doyle, one of Raisin's co-handlers, said she will take her to her Norman home where Raisin will spend her retirement basking in the sun and chasing shadows.