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Silvoor Stories: Appreciating the natural beauty around us

Silvoor Stories: Appreciating the natural beauty around us

Decades ago, zoology professor Robert A. Hefner began his column Silvoor Notes in the Oxford Press, covering the restoration of the biological sanctuary. Today, Silvoor curator Amanda Bentley Brymer is bringing back the tradition with Silvoor Stories.

Media Matters: Libel Law 101

Media Matters: Libel Law 101

More than 60 years ago, the Supreme Court decided a case that has guided libel law ever since. While the case has endured through the decades, some have pushed to reconsider it, including a member of the current court.

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A conversation with citizens of Dubno, Ukraine, three years after the Russian invasion

Guest columnist Stephen Norris writes about his conversations about the Russo-Ukrainian War with two residents of Dubno, Oxford's Sister City.

Storefront of The Bird House Antiques

The Old Townie: Oxford’s ever-changing storefronts

Steve Schnabl has watched plenty of businesses move and reinvent themselves during his four decades in Oxford.

Balanced Bites: Why do I crave sugar in the afternoon?

Balanced Bites: Why do I crave sugar in the afternoon?

Everyone's experienced the afternoon urge for a sugary snack. Dietitian Holly Larson writes that you can get these cravings under control.

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EVs in Oxford: ‘Fun to drive’

How many people in Oxford drive electric vehicles? More than you'd think, Board President James Rubenstein writes. He spoke to a dozen EV owners about their experiences.

A cylindrical tube labeled "Edison Records"

Media Matters: The sound of music … Edison to Elvis

Technological revolutions in sound recording have driven revolutions in the way we connect with the world, especially music, writes columnist Richard Campbell.