Peter Richardson
@peterrichardson.bsky.social
Author, teacher, reviewer, editor. Books about Hunter Thompson, the Grateful Dead, Ramparts magazine, and Carey McWilliams. Check out "Brand New Beat: The Wild Rise of Rolling Stone Magazine"(April 2026).
The update: An absurd defeat for the university, but the football team came in sixth in the SEC this year, so maybe they can build on that. Note: The student failed the assignment because she didn't mention the course materials, not because she mentioned the Bible. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
University of Oklahoma instructor removed after essay controversy
The controversy stems from a University of Oklahoma student who cited her religious beliefs in an essay on gender roles in society.
www.usatoday.com
December 24, 2025 at 1:14 AM
The update: An absurd defeat for the university, but the football team came in sixth in the SEC this year, so maybe they can build on that. Note: The student failed the assignment because she didn't mention the course materials, not because she mentioned the Bible. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
I'd like to solve the puzzle.
December 12, 2025 at 9:57 PM
I'd like to solve the puzzle.
Pleasing that crowd is a pretty good recipe for academic irrelevance. There's always football, I guess.
December 10, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Pleasing that crowd is a pretty good recipe for academic irrelevance. There's always football, I guess.
I took a quick look, no dice.
December 7, 2025 at 5:37 PM
I took a quick look, no dice.
I knew them before they could fly.
December 7, 2025 at 4:38 PM
I knew them before they could fly.
Jann Wenner, who attended the concert, says he was there and talked to at least one musician.
December 5, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Jann Wenner, who attended the concert, says he was there and talked to at least one musician.
Good one, Max. The funding scheme is a bit different in CA, where lots of poor families live in rich districts. We equalized across districts, but we equalized down. That suited districts with lots of wealthy families. They raise money privately, have more discretion, and still outspend.
November 27, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Good one, Max. The funding scheme is a bit different in CA, where lots of poor families live in rich districts. We equalized across districts, but we equalized down. That suited districts with lots of wealthy families. They raise money privately, have more discretion, and still outspend.
Why return to make budget deals when the president refuses to honor the ones they've already made?
November 8, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Why return to make budget deals when the president refuses to honor the ones they've already made?
Horrible. And should be "lie there," but whatever.
November 8, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Horrible. And should be "lie there," but whatever.