Chloe Dean – OIDJ

I shouldn’t have to say ‘I’m not white, I promise’

by OIDJ Editor

By Chloe Dean I had never realized just how complicated and fragile my identity was until early this year. I am Native American, but if you walked passed me on the street you would think I was a white woman. Racial tensions are prevalent in so many lives, but they are also raging within myself. I have always been white passing and I recognize this is a privilege at times, but it is also a challenge. Being a white-passing minority shifts the outside world’s paradigm on how I should identify, but mostly it affects how I view myself. In President…

Food insecurity and Norman’s plan to handle it

by OIDJ Editor

By Chloe Dean Breea Clark has already made strides for her generation by becoming the first millennial mayor in Norman, Oklahoma. But her unique approach to spreading awareness about food insecurity may be a bigger stride needed for the community. Over 55 percent of Cleveland County lives in an area with low access to food, according to the Oklahoma Regional Food Bank. And Clark believes that food insecurity is a root cause of many issues. “You can’t truly be a productive citizen when you’re hungry and malnourished,” Clark said. Clark, who took office in July, wants to host themed mayoral…

Dance creates a leader: A profile of Taylor McArthur

by OIDJ Editor

By Chloe Dean For some, dance is a hobby. For Taylor McArthur, dance is a part of who she is. “I feel like (dance) has made me more confident in myself and my body,” she said. Taylor has pushed herself to become the passionate and creative person she is today. As a student at Moore High School, Taylor has been involved with Key Club, Moore Love and Leadership, but she says it was dance that sculpted her character the most. The art of dance began as a celebration of life, a tradition to show appreciation of ancient goddesses, and an…