Oklahoma reading and math scores fell in 2025 after the state restored stricter testing standards, reflecting tougher expectations, not weaker learning.

“At first, I wasn’t making more,” Perkins said. In her first job at Costco as a membership clerk, she earned $18.50 per hour.

For more than a year, the AASUA has battled the university in bitter negotiations over wages, benefits, and job security.

Narcissism is often seen as an adult trait, but early signs can manifest in childhood. While all kids exhibit self-centered behavior at times, persistent narcissistic tendencies can grow into red ...