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September 22nd, 2008

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

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Every year, students feel the frustration of buying a book they can’t sell back

Some university departments use contracts with publishers to finance educational opportunities for students and faculty. For example, the political science department uses earned royalties to finance student and faculty research.


Art gets in shape

Some people just know what they are going to do. Aili Schmeltz knew she was going to be an artist.


Cowgirls notch pair of victories

The Cowgirls looked flawless this weekend with a 4-0 victory against Loyola Marymount on Friday night and an 8-1 victory against McNeese State on Sunday afternoon.


Origin of Nacho Libre

Wrestling fans across Mexico celebrated the 75th anniversary of “Lucha Libre” (free fight) Friday. Mexican wrestling is more than just a sport.
It has become a national tradition that unites people regardless of age, education and social status. As for the rest of the world, Lucha Libre is a cultural icon that represents Mexican identity [...]


Rock the registration, then vote

Nov. 4, 2008 marks a historic election no matter which party wins. Citizens exercising their right to vote can make a difference, and the first step toward that is becoming part of the process by registering to vote.


Redefining rodeo with buses

The term “rodeo” typically incites thoughts of country corrals, bull dung and cowboy boots. However, Saturday morning brought a rodeo of a different sort to OSU.


Old’s cool at Luna Lyn(n) vintage clothes sale

Do you get tired of always shopping at the same stores? Does it feel like your monthly shopping spree turns into a déjà vu session? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, then Luna Lyn(n) Vintage Clothing is for you.


The cost of our delusion catching up with us

$700 billion — that’s the cost of the Bush administration’s three-page proposal to bail out Wall Street.
For the record, that’s more than the entire cost of the Iraq War thus far, and makes Bush the greatest deficit spender the United States has ever seen.


Nobody is laughing at this practical joke

Maybe you’re the type of person who enjoys practical jokes. It was really funny the time you put plastic wrap over the toilet seat, and your roommate didn’t notice until it was too late.


OSU Roundup for September 22, 2008

From wire reports
Equestrian
STILLWATER, Okla. — Oklahoma State’s equestrian team started the season by beating SMU, 8-2, on Saturday in their hunter seat show.
The Cowgirls (1-0) won each discipline, equitation on the flat and over fences, by a commanding score of 4-1. OSU compiled a total of 770.5 points that day, compared to the Mustangs’ (0-1) [...]


All they left were his feet

A 6-foot-tall wood statue of Will Rogers was reported stolen from a city park next to Will Rogers Elementary on Aug. 31, according to a Stillwater Police report.


Colourmusic brings energetic show to Joe’s

Saturday night’s International Celebration of Orange gave Stillwater something to celebrate. Hosted by Eskimo Joe’s, the event rose awareness in regards to international studies.