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July 9th, 2008

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The award-winning Daily O’Collegian student newspaper from Oklahoma State University.

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OSU to enforce smoking ban without police force, deans and supervisors lay the law

OSU will enforce its new tobacco-free campus policy without help from the police.


OSU students gain experience, give helping hand to the YMCA

OSU students work as day camp counselors, volunteers for youth sports, referees and also serve in leadership positions at the YMCA.


‘Hancock’ provides Will Smith with yet another July 4-weekend debut success

Plowing into theaters in the same fashion as his superhero, John Hancock, Will Smith’s Independence Day movie “Hancock” tears through the summer lull that is July in a smart and entertaining way.


Madonna, A-Rod involved in very public he-said, she-said drama

A tumultuous week for Alex Rodriguez, played out in tabloid headlines and carried on the whispers of a connection to Madonna, came to a head Monday when his wife filed for divorce.


Summer provides opportunity to rewind

Aside from short-term classes and part-time jobs, there isn’t that much to do during the summer. If you’re a TV addict like me, however, the summer is none other than a big fat chance to catch up on old shows or take a few new ones on a test ride.


First amendment not limited to clothes

According to the Associated Press, the new police chief of Flint, Mich., is going to crack down on crack. Not the drug, but the kind that can be seen when young men wear their trousers too low on their hips.


Stillwater: Ambiguous college town

On Feb. 14, 2008, “Jumper” opened in theaters. When protagonist, Davy finds he can teleport he leaves Ann Arbor for New York City.


What is there to do in Stillwater during the summer?

First off, you have to have a Netflix account. You can spend your downtime catching up on the previous seasons of your favorite television show or indulging in a Scorsese marathon.


OSU unknown to everyone except students

OSU: public university and part of America, “land of the free.” But when it comes to getting an education – well, that’s not even remotely close to being free.


Letters to the editor

I first want to address the editorial board accusing the administration of poor grammar. The editorial staff of the O’Colly should try and find better arguments to make before they insult the administration on grammar.


Freed American hostages describe FARC as a ‘terrorist’ group

Among the smiles and hugs shared by three American hostages freed last week from rebels in Colombia and their families, one of the men on Monday angrily denounced their captors as “terrorists with a capital ‘T.’”


Alumni Association offers traveling program

The Oklahoma State University Alumni Association’s Traveling Cowboys program, which was brought back last year, offers many trips throughout the year.


Whitekiller wins Sahalee tournament

Trent Whitekiller, a member of the Oklahoma State men’s golf team, claimed medalist honors on Thursday at the 15th Sahalee Players Championship.


OSU’s Ward inducted into Hall of Fame

Oklahoma State coaching legend Gary Ward was inducted into the National College Baseball Hall of Fame on Thursday.


BOK Center to offer new opportunities for Tulsa-based sports teams starting this fall

The Tulsa Talons and Oilers are preparing to move to a new home starting Sept. 1 when the BOK Center in downtown Tulsa opens for business.


Pickens throws support to green movement

Texas oilman T. Boone Pickens said Tuesday he’ll spend $58 million on a multimedia campaign designed to bring more focus to solving the nation’s energy crisis.