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September 17th, 2008

Paying an arm and a leg for food is getting old

Prices are rising on everything in the US, but some stores take more advantage of buyers.
In a comparison of different convenience and grocery stores around Stillwater, Wal-Mart comes out on top as the cheapest places to buy everyday items.


An end to the Target rumors coming soon

Stillwater is one step closer to getting a shopping center that could contain a Target after the Planning Commission approved plans Tuesday.


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You’re not invincible

He knew exactly what to do when his friend finished nearly a liter of vodka.


Hillel gains SGA recognition, connects students

At one time, no one knew who Jews were and Jewish students were banned from the fraternities. That was the initial reason for starting Hillel at OSU, said Perry Gethener, department head of foreign languages and Hillel adviser.


Watch for incoming flags

Rain wasn’t the only thing falling to the field on Saturday. The officials’ yellow penalty flags were hitting the turf on a steady basis throughout the game as OSU and Missouri State combined for 20 penalties.


Juicy Campus worse than everyday gossip

“Oklahoma State is Juicy.” You’ve probably seen this Facebook advertisement. It sounds like an advertisement for fruity chewing gum.


Library ladies are sew cool

If asked to give a definition of the word “sewing circle” a person might call forth images of women in calico dresses sewing in front of a covered wagon or little old ladies gossiping happily over their needles.


Tanorexia: add this addiction to the list of vices

A recent study conducted at Virginia Commonwealth University found 25 percent of students surveyed show symptoms of a physical addiction to tanning.


Union renovations up to you, too

In about two years, the Student Union will look different. But how different will the Union be after its $86-million renovation?


Saving paper is not so cheap, e-books costly

Although students might be turning to e-books to avoid rising textbook costs, a recent study co-sponsored by the California Public Interest Research Group found that digital textbooks may be more expensive than their hard copy counterparts.


Fey’s SNL comeback isn’t the only celeb news

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that Tina Fey stole the show on SNL this past Saturday with her striking impression of Sarah Palin.


Everyone’s doing it, the Coopers just did it better

Whether it is starting a lemonade stand, selling candy bars or mowing yards, almost every one under the age of 15 has ventured into the realm of entrepreneurship.


Where we got it wrong

With banks crashing everywhere, stocks plummeting, your Visa bill reaching new heights because of gas prices and house prices continuing to stall, you have to think … what in the world happened?


McCain, Obama brainstorm how to fix the hot mess that is the economy

Economic fears are suddenly dominating the presidential campaign, shoving aside lipstick on pigs and every other issue. Republican John McCain called for a crisis commission Tuesday, while Democrat Barack Obama laughed that off as “the oldest Washington stunt in the book.”


Cowboys looking to stay sharp during bye-week

Practice makes perfect. Practice what you preach. Practice, practice, practice. The Cowboys are talking about practice this week because the Oklahoma State football team has the weekend off to heal some players, prepare for its next opponent and visit friends and family.


Possible health risk linked to specific plastic

With scientists at odds about the risks of a chemical found in plastic baby bottles, metal cans and other food packaging, the government on Tuesday gave consumers some tips on how to reduce their exposure to BPA even as it said the substance is safe.


All eyes on Garcia with Ryder Cup approaching

Except for the freckles and playful grin, it’s a wonder anyone recognizes Sergio Garcia at the Ryder Cup.


No complaints from Oklahomans

Unlike their neighbors in Arkansas, Oklahomans have been slow to complain to state officials about the spike in gasoline prices that occurred as Hurricane Ike approached.


Marching to the beat of OSU’s drum

Students see them at the football games and hear them practice. But how much do they really know about these die-hard fans? The Cowboy Marching Band has been uniting Cowboys’ fans for more than a century.