Clara Luper: “fulfillment of the dreams”
Clara Luper on what Obama’s inauguration means to her: “It means the fulfillment of the dreams of a lot of people whose names will never be recorded.
OU students watch inauguration in Norman
Oklahomanphotographer Jaconna Aguirre captured the mood at the University of Oklahoma today when students gathered across campus to watch the inauguration. Here are some of her photos.
NW Classen student: “time for us to dust ourselves off”
Tiana Osberry, 17, a junior at Northwest Classen High School. “He was really making sense, when he said it’s time for us to dust ourselves off.”
Kenya celebrates (continued … again!)
UCO watch party packed full of supporters
Oklahoman photographer Paul Hellstern went to a watch party at the University of Central Oklahoma. Here are some of his photos.
Michelle’s ear bling
Michelle Obama’s fashion choices today have been the talk of the fashion world, and now that everyone’s exhausted from talking about her dress, let’s talk about her earrings!
They were designed by Loree Rodkin. A quick check of Rodkin’s Web site reveals a laundry list of celebrities who love her gear. My favorites are Avril Lavigne and Marilyn Manson. I like to imagine them having a discussion with Michelle Obama. Michelle seems like the kind of person who doesn’t take any funny business, and Avril and Marilyn seem like they’re all funny business.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
NW Classen student: “It’s about the whole world”
Alejandra Campos, 18, a senior at Northwest Classen High School. Campos said she voted for Obama because he’s not just focused on America. “It’s about the whole world,” Campos said. “It will be easier for him to see different perspectives because he’s grown up around the world.”
Watch/styling party at NE OKC barber shop
Oklahoman photographer Steve Gooch took this picture. Philip Dunlap watches the Inauguration of President Barack Obama while Phillip Gates cuts his hair at Gates Barber Shop at NE 26th and Martin Luther King Blvd. in Oklahoma City.
Interesting inauguration photos
Here’s a collection of interesting photographs from inauguration day, in no particular order.
Obama likely will move Guantanamo Bay soldiers
Obama has promised to order the closure of the Guantanamo Bay detainee camp within days of taking office. About 250 inmates remain jailed there. Bureaucracy will slow the closing process, so the prison will likely remain open for a few months anyway. Soldiers stationed there watched Obama take the oath of office. The picture of former President George Bush was replaced with the new commander in chief – the one who will send them home.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
