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An invitation to Joe Biden

Last week, Joe Biden stood in front of a crowd in Pittsburgh and delivered one of the most divisive speeches I have ever heard from an American president. Joe Biden ran a presidential campaign supposedly based on unity.

Institutions and expectation

Long ago when I was a young man, a professor explained that our institutions are defined by a set of expectations. This applies to both social institutions such as marriage and family, and to government institutions such as the Supreme Court and the Presidency, Reflecting on the many roles we play as family members and citizens helps us better understand the truth of that statement and how those expectations guide our actions.

Four Oklahoma anglers hope to reel in college scholarships

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Four Oklahoma natives will be among 100 young anglers from across the country hoping to impress colleges and score college scholarships at the Abu Garcia Bassmaster High School Combine presented by Skeeter Sept. 16-18 in Decatur, Ala. Fishing coaches from 18 colleges are attending this showcase for top high school anglers.

Wife fights losing battle versus husband and his mom

DEAR ABBY: My husband inherited a nasty habit from his mother. He calls people “crazy” to discredit them so he can win arguments and stifle discussion. I have told him it’s lazy to pass judgment on someone that way. It also shows the world how ignorant he is, because he thinks he’ll win every argument by playing the crazy card -- a personal attack.

SouthernTech begins new year with new dental clinic equipment

When students in the dental hygiene program returned to SouthernTech this semester, they came back to class with an entirely renovated clinic for working with patients. In addition to cosmetic changes such as new flooring, medical grade cabinetry and fresh paint, the new clinic also features state-ofthe- art X-ray units, computers, a new sterilization center, patient chairs and sensors.