What Will The New Crimson Combine Really Look Like?
The 2025 Spring football season will have a much different look than in years past. In fact, the word different might be an understatement. Oklahoma will debut a new offensive coordinator, a new quarterback, a whole new set of wide receivers and an old/new defensive coordinator, along with a new group of leaders on the […]
Loveworks
When Carolyn Le Spitler walked through the doors of Loveworks Leadership in 2013, she had no idea how integral the organization would become in her life. Established in 2011, “Loveworks Leadership exists to organize community members to intentionally develop middle school leaders of competence and character to live purposeful and productive lives,” according to the […]
Super Sooner Seniors
Oklahoma and head coach KJ Kindler have set the standard for women’s gymnastics. The Sooners have won nineteen conference championships, 15 NCAA regional championships and have appeared in 21 NCAA National Championships while taking home six national titles. As the four seniors on this year’s squad – Jordan Bowers, Audrey Davis, Danae Fletcher and Danielle […]
Norman High 2025 Spring Sports Preview
Baseball Norman High is coming off a 26-11 season a year ago in which they had contributions from everyone on the roster. The Tigers are now looking to continue that success and build more momentum into the 2025 season. Head coach Cody Merrell praised the attitude and competitiveness his team showed last year. “We had […]
Norman North 2025 Spring Sports Preview
Baseball Coming off a 19-17 season, Norman North baseball is retooling its rotation. The Timberwolves return senior leaders in left fielder Evan Vinyard, center fielder Will Lundquist and shortstop and pitcher Austin Ihrig. Beyond that trio, North has plenty of unknowns. Senior Matthew Hutchison, juniors Terry Pursell and Braylon Lassiter, and sophomores Porter Smith and […]
“The Best & Brightest”
Norman Public Schools is hosting its annual Career Fair on March 13 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Nancy O’Brian Center for the Performing Arts. District officials invite veteran educators, student interns and soon-to-be graduates to learn more about the employment opportunities available in the district. “Even if you aren’t ready to teach the […]
Armed & Reload
The concept of playing the game of baseball one pitch at a time is both simple and profound. Spend time with Sooner head coach Skip Johnson, and you’ll often hear this philosophy emphasized. Year after year, Skip Johnson challenges the Oklahoma baseball team to focus on each pitch, staying present in the moment. This message […]
Mile High Murder Mystery
How Sooner Theatre’s Annual Event Supports the Arts The Sooner Theatre’s upcoming adults-only annual Murder Mystery Production, The Mile DIE Club (Est. 1979), promises an evening of hilarious entertainment along with a delectable dinner provided by Benvenuti’s Ristorante and a cash bar. The community-based fundraiser’s script is always written by a community member and is performed by […]
Bridges Prom 2.0
Local Nonprofit Empowers Students with Education and Support For many years, Bridges has been empowering high school students in family crises to pursue their education without obstacles. Bridges Executive Director Stacy Bruce said their students are facing homelessness due to no fault of their own. “These students have experienced a family crisis and don’t have […]
PROJECT REACH
Project REACH Norman Public Schools Awarded $6.5 Million for Mental Health Services Norman Public Schools is one of 23 recipients nationwide to receive a federal grant aimed at strengthening school-based mental health services. The $6.5 million award will fund Project REACH, an initiative designed to expand the district’s mental health infrastructure and provide critical […]
