EL CENTRO — Imperial County Farm Bureau announced Friday it has awarded $55,500 to 32 local students who are pursuing educations and careers in the agriculture industry.
Here’s some good news for volunteers or those looking for a great volunteer opportunity: The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is welcoming the public back into
The 100 Best Community Colleges in America
By Elizabeth Jackson, Stacker News
On 5/16/21 at 8:00 AM EDT
With college costs mounting and student debt remaining a hot topic of conversation, public opinion on four-year colleges has begun to shift, as people contemplate whether they are in fact the only or best option for all students. An estimated 8.7 million undergraduates enrolled in public, two-year colleges during the 2016–17 academic year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. A 2019 study from TD Ameritrade found 36 percent of Gen Z students considered attending a community college before a four-year college, while 21 percent considered attending a community college instead of a four-year college.
Okla. College Professor Arrested & Fired After Allegedly Creating Disturbing Sexual Game, Recruiting Students
A Northern Oklahoma College professor has been arrested after reports of sexual misconduct and a long list of other alleged offenses.
Court documents show it was the NOC president that called the police about theatre professor Anthony Luetkenhaus.
The Tonkawa police chief was one of the officers that interviewed two alleged victims. Both gave disturbing details of alleged misconduct and even sexual assault.
Chief Nick Payne told News 9 he had never heard of anything like this, but he said NOC was assisting with the isolated incident in every way possible.
Professor Accused of Rape, Kidnapping
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KOKH reported that Anthony Luetkenhaus, an instructor of theater and arts at Northern Oklahoma College, was arrested and charged with kidnapping, rape and sexual battery involving students. The college’s president, Cheryl Evans, reportedly contacted local police and said that two students alleged Luetkenhaus had abused and assaulted them as part of something he called a game, in which he was the “master” and they were “pets.” The alleged offenses occurred from 2016 through 2019, KOKH reported, with Luetkenhaus first engaging one student on Snapchat. Luetkenhaus, who is alleged to have other possible victims within the college, could not be reached for comment.