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Share your NBA Finals story

Tiffany Gibson — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 17:52:07 +0000

Reporter Zeke Campfield is looking for Oklahoma City Thunder fans in Cleveland and Miami Heat fans in Seattle for a weekend story he’s writing. If you know of anyone who might be a good fit for the piece, email him at zcampfield@opubco.com.

An hour with Metro Transit passengers

Tiffany Gibson — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 22:01:43 +0000

A story ran in The Oklahoman today about Metro Transit officials discussing route safety and growth. I worked on the story for awhile and even had a chance to ride a bus with passengers for an hour. Here’s what all we got into:

Shortly before we left the downtown station, I found a seat and started talking to some of the people around me. We talked about safety, occupations, life ambitions and even the OKC Thunder. The people were friendly and kept me laughing the entire trip.

One of the passengers, Steve Burton, 48, of Oklahoma City, was holding a copy of The Oklahoman, so started the conversation by thanking him for keeping me employed. We continued talking and I found out that he’s been riding the bus since he was in a stroller. Well, not exactly. His mother used to commute through Metro Transit and would take him with her. Now he uses the service to get to and from work.

“It’s always on time,” he said. “They’re nice.”

Most of the passengers joked during the ride and pointed out restaurants and buildings along the way. There was a sense of familiarity because most of them had formed friendships by riding the same routes day after day.

Metro Transit driver Adrea Griffin, 48, of California, was on the bus as a passenger and said she applied at Metro Transit because she heard good things about the services provided.

“I enjoy meeting people every day,” Griffin said. “Some people feel safe because they know the driver is always on time.”

During the trip, bus operator Linda Robinson called out stops and said goodbye to passengers as they exited the bus, wishing them all a good day.

It was a nice trip, and I’m glad I had a chance to meet some of the passengers.

Photo by Tiffany Gibson: Adrea Griffin, 48, and Steve Burton, 48, pose for a picture on a Metro Transit bus.

Oklahoma news: Editors’ weekly update

Tiffany Gibson — Wed, 09 May 2012 15:21:47 +0000

Editors Rick and Nick talk about the stories you’re going to want to follow this week.

Have you experienced or participated in hazing on a college campus?

Tiffany Gibson — Tue, 08 May 2012 03:12:36 +0000

Reporter Silas Allen is looking for people to talk to about hazing on a college campus. If you know someone who might have some insight, send him an email at sallen@opubco.com.

Oklahoma City haunted attractions

Tiffany Gibson — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:39:08 +0000

In a previous post, I asked readers to send me suggestions on haunted houses to visit in Oklahoma City. Here’s a clip of one attraction I visited with NewsOK videographer Grayson Cook Tuesday.

For more, check out our print and online editions of The Oklahoman this weekend.

Haunted house recommendations needed

Tiffany Gibson — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:57:10 +0000

NewsOK breaking news reporters are responsible for a lot more than just on-spot news. We also contribute to weekend content by writing longer pieces on various issues and events.

Since Halloween is right around the corner, I’m working on a story about haunted houses and what goes into bringing them to life. I’d like to chat with volunteers and workers about the design of houses and costumes and makeup.

But to do this, I need some recommendations of the scariest haunted houses in Oklahoma City. Send me an email at tgibson@opubco.com or comment below. Also, if you know someone who works in a haunted house or attends several every year, let me know. I’d like to talk to them.

Photo by Nate Billings: Jim Bates, co-owner of Ultimate Terrors, talks about preparations inside Ultimate Terrors, a Halloween attraction with three haunted houses at Belle Isle Station in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, September 22, 2009.