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January 26th, 2001

Yearbook makes comeback online

Tracy Senat, director of communications and public relations, along with two interns, Amy Puckett — who got Cowboy.Gallery rolling — and Jonathan Cross — who has taken Puckett’s place — have all contributed to the making of this project.

The Redskin was produced from 1910 to 1991, when it was canceled because of financial reasons.

“The Redskin was losing money for a few years, because the number of yearbooks ordered wasn’t enough to break even financially,” said Fritz Wirt, general manager of the Redskin and the O’Collegian. “Many yearbooks that were paid for weren’t even picked up due to the lack of interest of the students.”

Faculty and alumni wanted the yearbooks for a different reason.


City officials address educational woes

Sen. Mike Morgan, Rep. Terry Ingmire and Rep. Dale Wells, along with city and county commissioners, attended the reception designed to let the community meet and visit with the elected officials at the Stillwater Public Library.


Blood supply at emergency level after winter storms

According to the American Red Cross, the state’s blood inventory is at a crisis level, with less than one day’s supply of blood available.


Verify repair contractors’ credentials, police say

In August 2000, Stella Viola Shaw met Cloyde Anderson Kyle, who solicited Shaw to repair the roof, foundation, exterior trim and interior ceiling of her home. From August to December 2000, Kyle conducted work for Shaw, charging her $24,800 for the repairs.


Cowboys look to regroup against Iowa State

Until last weekend, OSU was beating all comers. Throughout the season the Pokes posted wins over highly ranked teams like Oklahoma, Oregon and Minnesota. In December, OSU knocked off then-No. 1 Iowa. And the Cowboys managed to hold onto that top spot until Minnesota beat them 20-12.


Cowgirls try to rebound against A&M

Game time is 1 p.m. with radio coverage at KGFY-FM 105.5 in Stillwater. The game will be televised nationally by Fox Sports Net.


Ravens make plays … big plays

And for the Baltimore Ravens, big plays — key plays — have been their ticket to this Tampa showdown.

Much has been written about the Ravens’ rock-solid defense and it is a sure bet they will show up Sunday.

And the same is expected from their special teams, but it is the Ravens offensive charge that must collectively step up beyond the hype and make it happen.

And secret is, the Ravens have the tools to win it all.

Forget about the fact Raven QB Trent Dilfer is not a Brett Favre or a John Elway. Granted, he does not possess the athletic arm to send a sleek spiral deep, nor does he have the scrambling legs to allude the rush, but never — NEVER — underestimate his athletic ability or his leadership in the huddle.


Local convenience store may make a ‘quik’ exit

Sources told The Daily O’Collegian this week that the store, located at 1010 W. 6th St., is slated for closing by company officials.


Parents should spank children

Children must be disciplined with force to cultivate respect for their elders and understand the difference between right and wrong.


Learn about Islam

We admire the Muslim students, faculty and staff who have devoted so much of their time trying to share the fundamentals of Islam with our school. Even though their message is often feared and the messengers looked down upon, the Muslim community in Stillwater is making our university and city a better place in which to live and learn.

We know that most people who come to OSU are Christian. We respect that. But too many Christians thrive on not exposing themselves to other beliefs while at the same time claiming those beliefs to be wrong. When you really think about it, though, what better way is there to reinforce your own beliefs by learning about those of others? Logically, it makes sense to know what you don’t believe in to truly understand that which you do believe.


Former student hits Hollywood

Rex Linn, 1981 graduate, has a recurring role as Karl Vasick in the CBS television series “The Fugitive.”

Linn, born Nov. 13, 1956, was raised in Spearman, Texas, until age 12. His family moved to Oklahoma City, where he decided OSU was the college for him because of his love of football.


High expectations

It will be one of those days when the Cowboys play a team on the road that they are supposed to beat but that is always dangerous at home. Those games drive teams like OSU crazy.


Giants have edge where it counts

Then, there’s the overachieving Giants’ defense facing the cosmic nightmare that is the Ravens’ offense.


Stillwater gears up for Super Bowl

Oklahoma State University students and faculty alike are looking forward to Super Bowl XXXV, pitting the Baltimore Ravens against the New York Giants, with activities both on and off campus.


The cost of trust

The 81-year-old former nurse took care of her 100-year-old mother until her death last summer.

She has taken care of two husbands, their children and her four sisters and brother. She took care of one of her best friend’s husbands until his death.

The gentle lady who grew up in rural Payne County never thought the man who showed up at her door in August had any motive other than to be helpful.

“He just seemed like a very nice person,” she said. “He was very respectful and treated me very nice — but I guess that’s what you look out for.”

Shaw has learned a difficult lesson since she met that man last August — sometimes, those who look after everyone else need to have someone looking out for them.


Deregulation is the culprit in California’s energy debacle

I found the answer buried in the 1996 deregulation legislation California passed to give consumers a chance to choose their electric company instead of dealing with a monopoly — the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E).

PG&E was forced to sell half their coastal power plants to competitors. Now the customer has a chance to find cheaper electric.

But the real story lies in the fact that there are now producers of electricity that sell to the small private utilities. The utility then provides power to an area on the grid, which is an organization of utilities that are responsible for a certain area. It is managed so that if one area is in need of power then the area with a surplus provides.

Assembly Bill 1890 froze electric rates in California at the 1996 level. The utilities cannot charge the consumers enough to pay their own bills. The current cost of power exceeds the amount collected by $7 billion. The utilities now have a negative credit balance with lenders and banks and are unable to borrow more money.


Cloning could create chaos

Human cloning naturally raises a lot of questions from both ends of the spectrum. First and foremost — are we playing God? I am a religious person, so this issue didn’t simply escape me without careful consideration.

We are still clear of any flood invoking wrath of God dangers from stepping on his toes. The way I see it, if you’re the CEO of a company and someone in research and development starts doing your job without your consent, the said person shouldn’t be surprised to be doing a job search once more (or possibly be promoted right up the ranks if you’re not afraid of him stealing your job).

If you had the power to hire employees who wouldn’t be capable of doing your job even if they wanted to, you wouldn’t ever have to worry about having to deal with such an over-ambitious individual (although the company might very well die with you someday).

God created us, and we could never compare to his perfection no matter how often we go to church and avoid the impure thoughts Preacher Bob taught us about.

So, don’t you think it’s a little egotistical for us to think we can step into his shoes with something we create? In fact, going around killing people for certain characteristics is not even “playing God.”

He gave us the ability to kill, and we’ll be punished for it in due time if used. If hiring and firing is the boss’s job, though, is the human resources doing that job through delivering the message? The decision was made, and it was made by the boss.


Regents to discusshotel’s name change, parking lot remedies

Among Oklahoma State University’s business is the approval of renaming The Hotel at OSU.

The proposed name of the hotel is The Atherton Hotel at OSU, named after benefactor Bill Atherton. A supporter of the College of Human Environmental Sciences, Atherton provided a significant gift for renovation of the hotel.


How to throw a Super bash

The Super Bowl, a perennial party event, might seem like a snap to party throwers. Chips, dip, television — how hard could it be, right?

Wrong.


City officials address educational woes

Sen. Mike Morgan, Rep. Terry Ingmire and Rep. Dale Wells, along with city and county commissioners, attended the reception designed to let the community meet and visit with the elected officials at the Stillwater Public Library.