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The Slow Art of Cous Cous Cafe
A North OKC Moroccan restaurant serves traditional recipes with an unhurried reverence for the owner's cultural heritage.
Hooriyah Kamran
May 22


Designed to Sit Still
Classroom layout and atmosphere may be the reason some students act out rather than simply being poorly behaved or disrespectful.
Rylee Byers
May 22


'Always Practicing'
National Weather Service Norman is the beating heart of the state's storm prediction system and severe weather readiness.
Madison Horton
May 22


When Politics Turn Violent
In recent years, the United States has experienced a rise in political violence, including riots, assassination attempts and acts of domestic terrorism that have impacted communities across the country.
Cya'Lyce Harris
May 22


OPINION COLUMN: Oklahoma Native American Youth Language Fair Helps Keep Endangered Languages Alive
The Oklahoma Native American Youth Language Fair aims to revitalize endangered Native languages through the arts and language use.
Jordan March
May 22


Epic safety officials: AI can lead students to harm themselves
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, di
Shamajae Bruner
May 22


Epic counselor, student address AI's risks, benefits
AI is useful and is becoming increasingly valuable to our lives. But using it to replace genuine human interactions has risks, experts say.
Joshlyn McKey
May 22


Reading, Respect and Relationships
State Superintendent Lindel Fields has sought to rebuild trust with the education community following the tumultuous tenure of his predecessor, Ryan Walters.
Harrison Favero
May 22


The Many Lives of Akash Patel
Akash Patel has worn many hats. But one of the most important came after his twin brother was killed in a plane crash in 2018.
Trezli Cramer
May 22


ICE and Indian Country
A surge in immigration enforcement has some Oklahoma tribes asking whether they'll be affected.
Jordan March
May 22


Continuing Their Winning Ways
ENN students won 11 awards at April's annual Oklahoma Scholastic Media's Spring Media Day, including an "All Oklahoma" designation.
ENN Staff
Apr 22


COLUMN: What happens next? Three Epic seniors share their post-graduation plans.
High school seniors feel a range of emotions, from fear to excitement. Three Epic seniors share their thoughts as they prepare to graduate.
Amy Martinez Reynolds
Apr 22


OPINION: Epic's Got Talent & Art Show Provides Platform for Creative Students
Epic students showcased their visual and performing arts skills at this year's
Epic's Got Talent & Art Show.
Trezli Cramer
Apr 3


Preventing Dangerous Thoughts From Becoming Violent Acts
The goal of Behavioral Threat Assessments isn’t to catch the next school shooter. It’s to intervene to ensure no student ever becomes one.
Harrison Favero
Jan 29


Epic Audit Finds Causes For Past Financial Problems
A forensic audit blamed mismanagement and too-rosy enrollment projections for Epic's 2024-25 layoffs and need for a large loan.
Trezli Cramer
Jan 27


COLUMN: Eating the Mind Away in the Throes of Anorexia
Anorexia, bulimia and other eating disorders affect more than 9% of Americans, and they can be life-threatening.
Amy Martinez Reynolds
Dec 19, 2025


Devin Fogle's Time Travel Romp
Epic student Devin Fogle turned an idea he had while avoiding social studies homework into a historical-fantasy book.
Maleigha Ude
Dec 18, 2025


RoBlocked? Child Safety Concerns Prompt Oklahoma to Take Action
Social media giant Roblox faces lawsuits nationwide, and potentially in Oklahoma, over its protection of minors and efforts to keep bad actors off the platform.
Hooriyah Kamran
Dec 18, 2025


Oklahomans Know Weather, but Do They Know Storm Preparedness?
Oklahomans think they know all about severe weather, but do they really know what it takes to be prepared?
Madison Horton
Dec 17, 2025


'Like a Viking that Died in Battle': Epic's Chromebooks Live Exciting Lives but Eventually Need Repairs
Epic's warehouse receives, fixes and returns hundreds of Chromebooks a week throughout the school year.
Trezli Cramer
Dec 12, 2025
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