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Op-ed by Joe Dorman It has been an interesting first month of the legislative session at the Oklahoma State Capitol with the focus on committee work.
Read morePickleball is the fastest growing sport in the United States. The Sports & Fitness Industry Association reports the popularity of pickleball has grown by 223.5 percent over the last three years, with participation increasing across all age groups. The average age of a pickleball player is now 35. Pickleball attracts players for a number of reasons. In addition to promoting socialization and serving as a generally entertaining activity, pickleball offers a number of health benefits. Anytime Fitness says that pickleball is a great cardiovascular workout. It is estimated that a pickleball game can burn up to 600 calories per hour. Pickleball also helps to improve lung function and can strengthen the heart. A 2018 study published in the International Journal of Research in Exercise Physiology found playing pickleball may lower the risk of heart disease by positively modifying risk factors like blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Since pickleball is a fastpaced game, it may help improve cognitive function and memory recall due to the quick thinking the game requires. Also, because pickleball is played on a smaller court than a regulation tennis court, it can be easier on players' joints since it doesn't require covering as much ground.
Read moreAmerica’s Public Television Stations (APTS) today presented the 2025 David J. Brugger Community Leader Award to Garrett King, representing Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA).
Read moreYou have no control over other people’s actions. But you do have total control over your response. Someone else can’t upset you unless you empower them to. “They make me so mad,” “they make me so upset,” and “they make me so unhappy,” are statements based on the false premise that other people have power over your emotions.
Read moreWhen I chose a career in radiation oncology, I dedicated my efforts to learning all I could to help my patients, throwing myself into a rigorous medical school and residency program because I knew that the end result would allow me to help patients during some of their most vulnerable moments. I’m proud of the care I’ve provided to people like Gordon, a patient who had a metastatic lesion on his spine, which, if left untreated, can result in neurological issues, paralysis, and even death.
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Seminole Nation Chief Lewis Johnson has released a statement in response to the recent termination of the lease on the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) building in Seminole by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
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Faculty members from Seminole State College’s Business and Education
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