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September 26th, 2008

Orange Nation for September 25, 2008

Logan Gourley previews the Troy game for this weekend and catches up with Cowgirl soccer.

 
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Spreading rumors faster than ever

It was easy for her to shrug off being called a “slut.” The posts about her “low” GPA didn’t bother her, either. But when Ali Pickens read strangers’ posts picking apart her family’s past, she wanted to leave OSU.


Last year the Troy Trojans proved to be quarterback Zac Robinson’s Achilles’ heel

Last year’s visit to Troy is burned into Zac Robinson’s memory. Robinson would like to forget that day, but it has served as motivation for OSU’s junior quarterback. It was his first career start.


Pickens has a plan

Walking billboards used to be the way to spread an idea, but now people are turning to something more stylish: T-shirts.


Forever orange

Dear Readers,
As editor-in-chief, I take accusations of plagiarism against The Daily O’Collegian staff very seriously.
On Friday, readers claimed that an opinion column that day by Asher Griffin, titled “Forever orange,” had been plagiarized from an October 2004 online forum posting.
I want to thank those readers who brought this to our attention.
I apologize for any doubts [...]


House decorations don’t benefit society

Oklahoma State fraternity and sorority homecoming celebrations are the biggest waste of time and money in the entire country.


Eat lunch, help student pay medical bills

The survivor of a car crash that took three OSU students’ lives could use a helping hand. Stephen Sellers, a business and marketing sophomore who is still in the hospital, is not covered under any health insurance.


Presidential campaigns overlook Oklahoma

With five weeks left in a historic presidential race, the John McCain and Barack Obama campaigns in Oklahoma are handing out plenty of bumper stickers and yard signs.


Shuttle offers easy ride to games

Football fans have a new way to get to the game other than paying to park or hiking to the stadium: OSU and the city have teamed up to provide a park-and-ride game day shuttle to games.


The politics of Whoville. Or, McCain hears a Who

Dr. Seuss once wrote, “From there to here, and here to there, funny things are everywhere.” In fact, another familiar Dr. Seuss quote, “I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells,” could emerge as the most accurate description of the McCain campaign during the most serious financial crisis since the Great Depression. Heck, it could be their slogan.


Nedovyesov, Cowboys to play in Baylor tennis tournament

Three members of the Oklahoma State men’s tennis team will begin action today in the Baylor HEB Intercollegiate Invitational in Waco, Texas, at the Baylor Tennis Center.


Cowgirls look for payback against Red Raiders

The Cowgirls are looking to continue their undefeated season as they open conference play against Texas Tech on Friday at The Cowgirl Soccer Complex.


Oklahoma State might be orange, not juicy

Did you hear that OSU Provost Marlene Strathe made out with Justin Timberlake this weekend? And OSU President Burns Hargis was recently seen hanging out with Young Jeezy, Lil’ Wayne and Snoop Dogg.


Cowboys look forward to rematch with Trojans

Oklahoma State is coming off three impressive wins. This weekend, however, might prove to be a bigger test for the Cowboys.


Women’s tennis team ready to compete in UNLV Invitational

The Oklahoma State women’s tennis team will begin play today in the UNLV Invitational at the Fertitta Tennis Complex in Las Vegas, Nev.


Buying used books for a good cause

The Stillwater Public Library offers a variety of free children’s programs that are beneficial to some non-traditional OSU students.


The Campaign is coming to Joe’s

What does Texas, a piano, and funky-pop music have in common? The Campaign. And no, we are not talking about anything political.


Cowgirl golf team hits road for second tournament of the year

Oklahoma State’s women’s golf team will return to action this weekend when it competes at the Mason Rudolph Women’s Championship on the Vanderbilt Legends Club South Course in Franklin, Tenn.


Shia avoids charges

Shia LaBeouf will not be charged with drunken driving for his involvement in a traffic accident that badly injured his hand, but could have his license suspended because sheriff’s officials said he refused a breathalyzer test.


All Croc’ed up and nowhere to go

This will be different than usual. It will not be about how you should wear something, where to get it or what not to wear. This is strictly my opinion. It will make you laugh out loud or get flustered.
Either one is exactly what I am looking for.


Actress urges Latinos to vote

Desperate Housewives actress Eva Longoria-Parker urged Latinos to vote Nov. 4 for the presidential election in a conference call with reporters Thursday.


Inhofe, Rice react to Bush speech

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Andrew Rice said he would only support a financial industry bailout plan outlined by President Bush Wednesday night if it included meaningful oversight, protection for taxpayers and limits on executive compensation.


Marilyn Monroe’s ‘Last Sitting’ photos stolen

A photographer is suing two others to force the return of seven nude and seminude pictures of Marilyn Monroe he said were stolen from him.


Supplies stolen from stadium

About $6,000 worth of aluminum was reported stolen Tuesday from the Boone Pickens Stadium construction site earlier this month, according to an OSU Police report.