Eat Around The World

By: Jourdan Batson Living in a city like Tulsa, there doesn’t seem to be many options for different types of food you may crave. There are a lot more than we think, and I tried some of the recommended authentic types of food you can find here!  El Arepazo: I had to DoorDash this since...

Bringing Truth to Light: Center for Public Secrets

By: Abigail Chow Every city has its secrets. Tulsa has secrets. Lee Roy Chapman, a local historian and investigative journalist, made it his mission to uncover them. You can see the results of his work, along with much more, at the Center for Public Secrets. Cornered on 6th and Peoria, where a semi-industrial district intersects...

Food Truck Festival Photo Journal!

By: Kendall Webber Scroll for a sneak peak of what next year's Tulsa Food Truck Festival could potentially look like!  Here are photos of food I bought and saw around the festival. The foods include ice cream, street tacos, macarons, caramel corn, honey candy from Roark Acres Honey shop, and mixed small baked pastries! All...

Deep Dive Into The School Board

By: Liza Inbody Title PicturePicture Credit: Tulsa World Students follow a strict schedule and regime in which our education, clothing, and overall decisions are influenced. Our clothing is already, to an extent, determined. The time in which we are required to be August through May is allotted a year prior. The curriculum we are taught...

Cookies, Cakes, and Jews: The Story of the Jewish Bakery

By: Emma Zeller Cultural representation is vital to every community. It offers to broaden our perspectives through the sharing of past experiences, learning about different ethnicities, and of course, food. At Cookies, Cakes, and Jews, they market countless remarkable Jewish dishes to the Jenks community.  Prior to opening Cookies, Cakes, and Jews, co-owner Jimmy Darnell...

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...

Choosing a Gym in Jenks: A Comprehensive Guide

By: William Ford About half of all new year’s resolutions are exercise-related, but only about 20% of these resolutions ever make it to February. Whether you lift, swim, play sports, etc., this reference is for you. When choosing a gym, the first step is considering what you want: many family centers that have pools, daycares...

A Local Light: The Little Light House School

By: Liam Ford As we pass through the end-of-the-year holidays, we realize what the season is about.  And to honor our appreciation during the season, whether you are in need and receiving, or you are going out of your way to give and help others, it feels like a communal time of aid and gathering. ...

Rating Your Favorite Coffee Shops!

By: Sophia Stunkard Hi, my name is Sophia. I am Colombian which basically means that coffee is running through my veins 24/7. Now putting stereotypes aside, I am a self proclaimed coffee connoisseur. Con·nois·seur: an expert judge in matters of taste. Not only do I love coffee, I also love coffee shops; I will be...

ah-Sigh-E: Goodness In Every Bite

By: Sophia Stunkard ah-Sigh-e is “Fast Food” reimagined. In the heart of Jenks, this new health cafe offers a multitude of fun and delicious acai bowls, smoothies, and a variety of locally made goods. I spoke with the owner of ah-Sigh-e, Jason McGill to discover how ah-Sigh-E and his love for healthy living came to...