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August 29th, 2008

Headlines for August 29, 2008

Deaths caused by drunk driving are down for the country this year but not for Oklahoma; OSU students will have faster access to the strip once Third Street construction is done.

 
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Orange Nation for August 28, 2008

Adam Hildebrandt and Matt Johnson host this episode which focuses on the opening Cowboy football game this weekend. A joint Production of KXZY and the Sports Media Club.

 
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Quicker venue to the Strip in about a year

Stillwater is making it easier for students to access the Strip.


Secondary seeking redemption

When you think of the Oklahoma State secondary last year, you probably remember the career days opposing offenses had against it.


Cowgirls travel to Oral Roberts

The Cowgirl soccer team returns to the pitch Friday night against in-state rival Oral Roberts.


Rebuilt defensive line ready to showcase depth

Youth abounds on the defensive line entering the season, but where the Cowboys lack in experience, they make up for it in confidence, athleticism and, for the first time in a long time, quality depth.


Cowboys set to open season against Cougars

Every year, it’s the same story. College football analysts around the country say OSU’s offense can score on anyone, but their defense is what will determine improvement. The new-look Cowboy defense is ready to finally put that doubt to rest as Oklahoma State travels to Seattle to take on the Washington State Cougars on Saturday at 2:30 p.m.


New bill makes schools more accountable

Even though OSU is one of the least expensive Big 12 schools to attend, many students have been questioning why tuition seems to be constantly on the rise.


Keys to a successful semester

This being my fourth fall at OSU, it seems as if the chaos that commences with the beginning of the school year never changes.


OSU should stop acting like a parent

OSU has been telling me what to do since I got here. Now they’ve added something else to the list that I choose to ignore: Don’t smoke.


Letter to the editor

In response to the Aug. 25 letter about lowering the drinking age: When I turned 18 in Minnesota in 1975, I could legally drink. This was actually good for me, since it meant three fewer years of fascination with the “forbidden fruit” of alcohol.


The humble Cowboy

Russell Okung doesn’t care for the spotlight. There’s only one problem: He might be too good to avoid it.


After two years of work, local band Colourmusic releases first full EP

The morning atmosphere is quiet and warm at Aspen Coffee Company.
Ryan Hendrix walks inside and orders a cup of coffee.
A few seconds later, a bearded individual wheels past the front window and parks his bike in the
graffiti-tagged alleyway.
After ordering a cup of coffee, he sits near Hendrix.
The musicians sitting at Aspen are two of [...]


Hurry and read Fashion Friday: tips on dressing when you’re pressed for time

When waking up early in the morning for class, the last thing on your mind is your wardrobe.


Newspaper PDF for August 29, 2008

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

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Yearwood’s flight full of frights

Trisha Yearwood had a harrowing experience on a recent flight to Oklahoma when her plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Baltimore because of a cracked windshield.