Urban Tulsa Weekly
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| Type | Alternative weekly |
|---|---|
| Format | Tabloid |
| Publisher | Keith Skrzypczak |
| Editor | Keith Skrzypczak |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Ceased publication | November 5, 2013 |
| Headquarters | 710 South Kenosha Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120  United States |
| Circulation | 34,950[1] |
| Website | Urban Tulsa Weekly |
The Urban Tulsa Weekly was an independent weekly newspaper with a circulation of about 35,000 distributed to the Tulsa metropolitan area every Thursday.[1]
Published and edited by Keith Skrzypczak, the newspaper struggled for years under his erratic leadership before ultimately folding when its printer threatened a lawsuit over unpaid invoices.[2] The newspaper featured certain regular features including a "Capitolist" column by Arnold Hamilton, "Commentary" and "In the City."[3] The Weekly also featured an annual "Hot 100" list naming Tulsa's most influential people for the year.
Controversy
[edit]On October 25, 2011, The Daily Cartoonist released an article announcing that Urban Tulsa cartoonist David Simpson had been accused of plagiarizing the work of Jeff MacNelly.[4]
Subsequent investigations by Poynter revealed another cartoon in which Simpson had plagiarized MacNelly's work.[5]
Shutdown
[edit]On November 5, 2013, it was reported that the Urban Tulsa Weekly had closed after operating for over twenty years.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Urban Tulsa Weekly, Association of Alternative Newsweeklies (accessed February 12, 2010).
- ^ [1], "Tulsa World."
- ^ Urban Tulsa Weekly Web site (accessed February 12, 2010).
- ^ Gardner, Alan. "Simpson Accused of Plagiarizing MacNelly Cartoon," Daily Cartoonist (Oct. 25, 2011).
- ^ Gardner, Alan. "Simpson Plagiarizes Another MacNelly (Updated)," Daily Cartoonist (Oct. 31, 2011).
- ^ KJRH. "Urban Tulsa Weekly, alternative publication, reportedly closes its doors after more than 20 years" KJRH (November 5, 2013).