Proposals converge for Garden City State Theater revival
In Garden City three groups vie to revive the 1929 State Theater with a mix of plans. Mark Pamplin envisions a 400 seat round venue while Finney County Preservation Alliance and String Academy of the Plains seek a concert hall and home for String Academy. The Garden City Recreation Commission seeks performing arts productions. Commissioners will study a joint venture ahead of the April 7 meeting as they weigh renovations and downtown vitality.
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Garden City commission begins search for new home for Lee Richardson Zoo elephants
Reader comments from GCTelegram.com react to the Garden City Commission vote to start locating a new home for Lee Richardson Zoo's elephants Missy and Kimba. Supporters urge humane placement while critics debate funding and logistics. A local firearms instructor weighs in on training for concealed carry legislation.
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Forgiveness spotlight on OU racism debate sparks empathy
Amid a defiant race row at the University of Oklahoma sparked by a racist sing along, Megyn Kelly aired praise for forgiveness. Isaac Hill of the Black Student Association urged redemption over punishment, urging cross race dialogue and shared experiences to break groupthink and foster understanding.
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Judith Orloff
South Pacific
Oscar Hammerstein II
Detention a tragedy for Iran keeps Georgetown reporter in prison
Jason Rezaian, The Washington Post Tehran bureau chief and dual national, remains jailed in Iran for eight months amid isolation and lack of access to medical care or a lawyer. The piece links his case to upcoming nuclear talks in Geneva and calls for his release.
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Yogi Salehi
Enablers of fraternity racism in Oklahoma case
Joe Gandelman argues that the Oklahoma University SAE chant reveals a broader culture of enabling. He cites Dallas area origins of the participants, university reactions, and broader hate-group dynamics while noting accountability lies beyond the two students involved.
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