Joseph Harroz Jr.
President – The University of Oklahoma
As one might expect, OU president Joe Harroz can rattle off all kinds of numbers about this year’s freshman class.
Largest in history with 4,582 enrolled. Highest average GPA at 3.66. Most diverse class, with 38% identifying as minorities. Percentage of first-generation students: 25%.
“Of all the stats we have, that’s the one that...
Reaching Fitness Goals
Kicking off the new year is often marked by fitness and weight loss goals. Offering helpful reminders on how to lose weight and keep it off, Kathryn Reilly, MD, a family practice physician with OU Health Physicians, shares the following advice.
“For consistent weight loss it’s important to have a plan,” she says. “Understand what common portion sizes...
Doggy Dentistry
While we know the requirements for human oral hygiene, rules for dogs and cats are less clear. Todd Yeagley, DVM, with Woodland West Animal Hospital in Tulsa, has some answers and tips.
“If you take on brushing yourself, it helps if you start early, when they’re young,” he says. “If you do it, use dog-specific or cat-specific toothpaste,...
Mautra Staley Jones, M.B.A., Ed.D., is a lifelong educator and devoted academic diplomat, serving as Vice President of Institutional Advancement and External Affairs at Langston University, as well as the executive director of the Langston University Foundation. Additionally, Jones speaks on a variety of topics around Oklahoma and serves in leadership positions for numerous businesses and committees, including as...
December is here, and there are soooo many movies. Strap in, we’ve got a lot to cover!
Prepare yourself for some song and dance numbers as we begin the month with West Side Story. Directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Ansel Elgort (Baby Driver) and Rachel Zegler in her film debut, it looks like the Oscar contender of the season....
To escape the hustle and bustle of holiday stress, pop in to one of many sporting events around the state this month.
In Tulsa, the Oilers are keeping up with regular season hockey games at the BOK Center. Visit Dec. 2-3, 5, 9-10, 12 and 19 to cheer on the city’s team.
In OKC, the Thunder are swiftly working through the...
Prepared with a passion for fresh ingredients and an abundance of herbs and spices, Bistro 38 presents a modern Thai experience. Regulars know to ask for the chef specials to discover savory gems like volcano tofu, which comes with fried tofu topped with a house sauce, comprised of four flavor sauce, peppers, onion and sweet basil leaves. Lunch special...
With delicacies all the way from the Mexican state of Chihuahua, Tarahumaras Mexican Grill offers authentic cuisine you’ll be hard-pressed to find elsewhere in Oklahoma. Made fresh from scratch daily, the green and red chile salsas are comprised from the chiles of Chihuahua, creating a distinctive flavor. Try rotanas, a mix of fried onions and peppers with a special...
Balanced Coffee Co. is a haven for the coffee connoisseur, and staff encourages enthusiasts to fall in love with self-care – which includes the finest coffee experience possible. Brewing the classics and balanced-flavor espresso is done by baristas professionally educated at Arkansas’ Onyx Training Lab and the American Barista Company in Portland, Ore., to hone skills and nourish a...
Visit Paris by way of a Parisian husband and wife, the chef and owner of Le Louvre French Café. With self-confessed exacting and high standards in the creation of alluring and authentic French cuisine, Le Louvre offers everything from crepes and croissants to a myriad of other French delicacies. Savory crepes include La Nordique with creamy garlic salmon, spinach,...
