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The first thing to catch your eye as you step out of the elevator is the wall of zoo-style animal displays. The assortment of creatures inside looking back at you is the second.

Sarah Palin’s path to the Republican ticket started with her name on a list — and a team of about 25 people poring through public records searching for trouble spots without her knowledge. Then came the 70-question survey and a nearly three-hour interview.

Students needing to call police using the Blue Light Emergency telephones might find doing so difficult.

Students fill the Union as the lunch hour arrives, eager to refuel before continuing with their day. The lines begin growing as students wait to be served, and with the busy schedules and chaotic crowd, most students seem to pay little attention to who is serving their lunch. Little do they know that these Student Union workers have a story — and more than likely a high IQ.

Hollywood has a long-standing tradition of making music-themed movies. From biographies “Ray” and “Walk the Line” to musicals “Singing in the Rain” and “Chicago,” the movie industry has the ability to promote what “soothes the savage beast.” Unfortunately, 20th Century Fox missed the mark entirely with their movie “The Rocker.”

Similar to America riding onto the pop charts on “A Horse With No Name” in 1971, many freshmen are riding into their college careers in a dorm without a name.

For the past two years, the Cowboys have been one of the most exciting offensive teams in the nation.

The Society for Creative Anachronism camped on Library Lawn on Wednesday and demonstrated skills and dress associated with medieval times.

The Student Government Association plans to keep the Student Union open during its $86 million reconstruction.

Claiming her historic spot on the Republican ticket, vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin mocked Barack Obama’s experience and promise of change Wednesday night and pledged to help John McCain upend the Washington establishment.

Hurricane Gustav might have slowed official proceedings here on the first day of the Republican National Convention, but young Republicans aren’t about to let that spoil their plans for their week-long championing of young voters.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will pay tribute to the “father of the electric guitar” this fall.

“Death Race” supplies everything a B-movie needs: beautiful women, fast cars and nonstop action.

Akon is headed to trial on criminal charges that he tossed a fan offstage at an upstate concert last summer.

After weeks of speculation, officials of Oklahoma City’s new NBA franchise revealed Wednesday that the team would be called Thunder.

Oklahoma first lady Kim Henry, whose husband is an enthusiastic supporter of Barack Obama, said Wednesday that she’s angry the children of Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin have been brought into the political campaign.

Kyndall Treadwell, a freshman forward from Cleveland, Okla., has a lot to live up to. Not only have OSU coaches been watching her developing career since elementary school, but she also has to deal with being a legacy.

Perrish Cox takes pleasure in making momentum-changing plays. Last Saturday, Cox returned a kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown.

Detroit running back Rudi Johnson said Wednesday that the player who was waived to make room for him on the Lions’ roster — Tatum Bell — took his luggage from team headquarters.