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July 23rd, 2008

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

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Peace Corps offers unique opportunities for travel, humanitarian aide, graduate degrees

Some students who have a hard time deciding travel or go to graduate school. The Peace Corps gives students the opportunity to do both.


Star-studded cast shines in latest Batman flick, Ledger rumored shoe-in for Oscar

“The Dark Knight” makes its predecessor look like an after-school special. The film opens with a bank heist. The criminals all wear clown masks and kill each other because “the boss” said the shares would be bigger.


Commissioner should face penalty

An appalling piece of literature was created by Brent Rinehart, an Oklahoma County Commissioner who is up for re-election and handed this out to members of the Oklahoma Republican party.
Is this what we want representing Oklahoma?


Possible Oklahoma City NBA nickname won’t please everyone, but it could be worse

With the Sonics organization recently relocating to Oklahoma City, but leaving the Sonics name in Seattle, the potentional new nickname for the franchise has dominated the Oklahoma sports landscape in recent weeks.


Edmon Low Library receives largest donation in charitable history

John Clerico, chairman of Chartmark Investments, made the gift to create an endowed chair library dean’s chair. The chair will be one of the largest such positions in the country.


OSU sets Fan Appreciation Day

Ever wonder how Cowboy football players and coaches prepare for Saturdays in the fall? On Saturday, Aug. 2, Oklahoma State fans will get the chance to do all those things and more when OSU hosts its Fan Appreciation Day.


Truck drivers responsible for deadly crashes

Tractor-trailer and bus drivers in the United States have suffered seizures, heart attacks or unconscious spells behind the wheel that led to deadly crashes on highways.


It’s time for Inhofe’s time to come to a close

This year we have the opportunity to elect someone to replace Jim Inhofe. He’s one of our two U.S. Senators. You may have heard about his crazy, nonsensical rants in front of the Senate.


New York trades unhappy Shockey to Saints

The Super Bowl champion New York Giants removed a potential distraction by trading disgruntled tight end Jeremy Shockey to the New Orleans Saints, days before the start of training camp.


‘Mean Girls’ girl can sing

Do you like wine with your cheese? You might need some after seeing “Mamma Mia!”


Luxembourg’s Schleck still leads Tour de France

Frank Schleck of Luxembourg kept the yellow jersey in the Tour de France on Tuesday, with riders pushing themselves through the Alps as the race left Italy and returned to France.


Homegrown veggies, local recipes make the best salsa

Salsa has been a staple in my family’s pantry as far back as I can remember. I can recall vivid images of my mother stewing tomatoes and onions in the kitchen for hours as I stared eagerly, chips in hand, awaiting the vine-ripened, vinegary goodness.


Make the most of your college experiences

Knowing yourself, your desires and wishes is the key to developing as an independent and self-driven individual… at all stages of life, especially at college.


Why are the stadium lights always on?

Gary Shutt, OSU director of communications, said game time is not the only time the stadium needs lights.


Young girls shot to death on highway in small Oklahoma town

Oklahoma investigators on Monday released part of a 911 call made to authorities after two young girls were found shot to death as detectives appealed to the public for new information that could help them solve the case.


Heath Ledger amazing in final role

I know there are real problems in the world and that this space could be better used to try inform those of you not just doing the sudoku and/or crossword of those problems, but all I can think about this week is “The Dark Knight.”