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Coffee from China's tea-growing capital prized for its 'amazing quality'

Coffee from China's tea-growing capital prized for its 'amazing quality'

South China Morning Post — Famous for its tea, Pu'er in Yunnan has become China's coffee capital, not only supplying roasters such as Nestlé and Starbucks but producing high-quality speciality beans.

'A place for us': Oklahoma home to 3 of 21 lesbian bars in U.S.

'A place for us': Oklahoma home to 3 of 21 lesbian bars in U.S.

NONDOC — TULSA - In many ways, the Yellow Brick Road Pub on 15th Street feels like any other dive bar. Lit with neon lights, the bar has a jukebox and two pool tables in the back. Above the bartender, a disco ball hangs from the ceiling, and the scents of smoke and beer hang in the air.

'Huge step forward': Oklahoma establishes nonbinary birth certificate process

'Huge step forward': Oklahoma establishes nonbinary birth certificate process

NONDOC — In settling a federal lawsuit by Oregon resident Kit Lorelied against the Oklahoma State Department of Health, Oklahoma has formalized a process for designating someone's sex as nonbinary on birth certificates. Oklahoma now joins 14 other states and the District of Columbia in offering an amendment avenue to select nonbinary designation on reissued birth certificates.

A look into Chinaccelerator's women-led portfolio companies

A look into Chinaccelerator's women-led portfolio companies

Medium — Editorial Note: This was written by David Bartle, Fiona Lavroff and QI Tianxing for as part of Tsinghua University's Global Business Journalism program. China's digital economy generates more than 30 trillion yuan a year, which represented 34.8% of China's entire GDP in 2018, according to a UN report.

Court affirms existence of Quapaw Nation Reservation

Court affirms existence of Quapaw Nation Reservation

NONDOC — In deciding Oklahoma v. Lawhorn on Thursday, the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals upheld a November 2020 Ottawa County District Court ruling that the Quapaw Nation's reservation was never disestablished. The 4-0 decision extended the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case McGirt v.

'We will be recognized': Couple recalls fight for same-sex marriage in Oklahoma

'We will be recognized': Couple recalls fight for same-sex marriage in Oklahoma

NONDOC — TULSA - Nearly 30 years before the U.S. Supreme Court legally recognized same-sex marriage, Sue Barton and Gay Phillips were joined in a "holy union" ceremony on Sept. 1, 1985, in the living room of their Tulsa home.

Susan Fritz becomes first female interim president in NU system history

Susan Fritz becomes first female interim president in NU system history

Daily Nebraskan — The University of Nebraska Board of Regents made history on Thursday, May 30, by selecting Susan Fritz as the first woman to lead NU in the system's 51 years. Fritz has been with the NU system for 30 years and has served as executive vice president and provost since 2012, where she oversees all academic affairs, research and partnerships.

Eufloria brings treatment, jobs and tax revenue to Oklahoma

Eufloria brings treatment, jobs and tax revenue to Oklahoma

Medium — Three years after Oklahomans voted to legalize medical cannabis despite its federal prohibition, the market quickly grew to more than 11,000 active businesses and generated $56 million in state revenue. EufloriaMeds first opened in 2018, shortly after the State Question 788 referendum, in an old Sonic Drive-Thru restaurant in East Tulsa and has now grown to five locations.

UNLPD interim chief plans to engage students, improve safety

UNLPD interim chief plans to engage students, improve safety

Daily Nebraskan — Following Owen Yardley's 18-year run as chief of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln police department, Hassan Ramzah said he has a hard act to follow, but he's ready for the challenge. Ramzah, formerly UNLPD's assistant chief for three years, was named interim chief of police in June after Yardley's retirement in July.

Johnny Carson Center officially opens despite continued construction

Johnny Carson Center officially opens despite continued construction

Daily Nebraskan — On Monday, Aug. 26, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts opened its doors for the first time despite ongoing renovations. Located at 1300 Q St. in the former UNL Bookstore, the center started construction in August 2018 and is anticipated to end in November 2019, according to Brooke Hay, the director of capital projects for Facilities Planning and Construction.

College of Business' actuarial science program brings Malaysian students to UNL

College of Business' actuarial science program brings Malaysian students to UNL

Daily Nebraskan — In the 1980s, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln established formal partnerships with universities in Malaysia. Nearly 40 years later, the agreement remains active and has brought enough Malaysian students to Lincoln that the group is the second largest international student group on campus.

Leading the Good Life Spotlight: Shams Al-Badry - The Foundry

Leading the Good Life Spotlight: Shams Al-Badry - The Foundry

www.thefoundry.co — Over the past six years, Shams Al-Badry has been dedicated to community development, whether in her hometown of Lincoln, Nebraska, or across the country.

Lincoln City Libraries hold reading sessions for children, enhance child growth

Lincoln City Libraries hold reading sessions for children, enhance child growth

Daily Nebraskan — "Bones, bones, bones," Kim Jorgensen said as she read a storybook to three children and their caregivers, surrounded by bones and fossils, at Morrill Hall on Thursday, Oct. 3. The event was part of Lincoln City Libraries' Pop In Storytime series.