
COLUMN: Journalism Is More Than An Elective
Jun 2, 2026
Photo Caption: The Epic News Network Journalism and Creative Media students attended the Oklahoma Scholastic Media’s Spring Media Day at the University of Oklahoma. The students and program received 11 awards, including the prestigious All Oklahoma award for the program’s contributions to its community. Pictured (left to right): Back Row - Jeff Raymond, Harrison Favero, Jada Schenck, Matt Disney, Madison Horton, Trezlie Cramer, Alyssa Carter. Front Row - Cya’Lyce Harris, Rylee Byers, Kinzie...

Epic safety officials: AI can lead students to harm themselves
May 22, 2026
The Pew Research Center says nearly one-half of U.S. teens use chatbots for fun and entertainment. It starts with a simple question typed into a chatbot. But for some students, educators say, those conversations with artificial intelligence can grow into something much deeper, raising concerns about dependency, safety and mental health. Epic staff members described both the benefits and risks of AI, but focused on the potential dangers of using it freely. Dexter Nelson, director of...

ENN Now: The Final 2025-26 Episode
May 11, 2026
This is the final episode for this school year, and the students are ending with some big stories. The nationwide Canvas hack has a deadline this week. We'll explain what happened and who is affected. Plus, a new law could help prevent deaths from diabetes in Oklahoma children. And there are some end-of-year events you don't want to miss in this week's Community Calendar.









