To Cone or Not to Cone: An Honest Review of Chick’N Cone in Jenks

By: Matty Mooney As a member of the Jenks’ community, I often witness the opening and closing of businesses throughout the town; breakfast places, bars, even bakeries. However, when I saw the grand opening of Chick’N Cone on East A Street (yes, that’s what the establishment is called) I was intrigued by the chain. The...

Jenks Prom Through the Decades: A Look-Book

By Mara Winters A night to remember, the dance we have all been waiting for, a final goodbye to high school: however you might remember it, prom has always been a big deal for high school students. The importance of prom will most likely never change, but a lot about prom has: fashion, themes, music,...

Oasis Fresh Market: The Grocery Store that Gives Back

By: Matty Mooney When I first stepped foot into Oasis Fresh Market, one word came to mind: haven. Aisles were packed with fresh produce, shelves offered brands ranging from major companies to small businesses alike. The staff was warm and welcoming, sporting shirts with the slogan; Refuge, safe place, shelter. Recently opening in May of...

Discovery Lab: Setting the Standard for National Children’s Museums

By: Abigail Chow After years of anticipation, Tulsans have been celebrating--and flocking to--Discovery Lab, Tulsa Children’s Museum’s newest iteration, since its Grand Opening on January 24th, 2022. In its new home just south of the Gathering Place along Riverside Drive, the welcoming campus hints at exciting new things to discover and learn. With exhibits like...

Jenks Prom Poll-arized

By: Liza Inbody

A Simplified History: The Events That Led up to Russia Invading Ukraine

By Emma Zeller Within the past two months, it has been impossible not to hear about the current humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. Whether you pay attention to television or Twitter, everyone is talking. As a high school student, it is tough to figure out what is going on, and why it is happening. This is...

A Story Etched in Ink: Students with Tattoos at Jenks

By: William Ford The age-old tradition of tattoo art has been dated as far back as 3000 B.C but was only popularized three or so centuries A.D among Japanese men.  It was not until the late 1900s that tattoos became common among all people.  Since then, they have been growing in both popularity and what...

Tulsa’s Artistic Underground: First Friday Art Crawl

By: Emma Zeller On the first Friday of each month, downtown Tulsa comes alive with color, art, and most importantly, the talented people who create it. For Tulsa’s Art Crawl, countless museums and galleries offer free or reduced admission. What started as fifty people grew into a well-known event that Tulsa has come to love....

My Top 5 Rom-Coms for February

By: Matty Mooney Rom-Coms are ranked If there’s one thing you should know about me, it’s that I love rom-coms. Pass me a bucket of popcorn and a cheesy chick-flick, and you’ve got a solid way into my heart. However, there’s always that one movie you just can’t stop watching. But how could I choose?...

The Perfect Blend: Yum Eats & Sweets

By: Natalie Eaton Looking to find somewhere new to eat? Maybe a place to fill your sugar cravings, or just somewhere to grab something filling and healthy. If that is the case, then today is your lucky day! Yum Eats & Sweets is a vibrant shoppe and cafe located in the Tulsa area close to...