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October 3rd, 2008

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

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Tailgating traditions

Although the OSU campus and athletic facilities are ever-changing, there is one constant — tailgating. To some, Saturdays during the fall semester mean waking up early, driving to a football stadium and setting up for a tailgate while the dew still saturates the ground.


Quest for redemption

Houston — check. Troy — check. Next up on OSU’s Revenge Tour 2008 is Texas A&M.


Her 15 minutes of fame

Apprehension — “yes.” Regrets — “maybe a few.” Overall good experience — “definitely.” That’s how Kinsey Collins, a physical education senior, rates her 15 minutes of fame.


Ignorant, callous clods with no respect

Walking toward the Stillwater Library on Sunday I pass a house on the southwest corner of Tenth and West streets. I assume its new renters are male OSU students. Telltale signs include a beer keg on the porch and vehicles parked on the lawn. From neat second story flagpoles hang American and Confederate flags.


Rape reported on campus

A woman reported to OSU police Tuesday an acquaintance raped her in university housing while she was intoxicated, according to police records released Thursday.


Bringing Orange Peel back

Orange Peel is back. After a year off and some major changes that left some skeptical of Orange Peel’s future, the student-run pep rally returns tonight.


Fans should take scenic route home

Cowboy fans should avoid the Cimarron Turnpike on their return home from the Texas A&M football game this Saturday, according to the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.


Cowgirl softball sweep Vikings in exhibition doubleheader

If there is any way to compare what the football team is doing to how the softball team has been playing in the fall, it would be high scoring offense.


Orange Nation for October 2, 2008

Adam Hildebrandt previews the Big 12 Conference opener and discusses OSU’s key players.

 
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The death rattle of true conservatism

On Aug. 29, 2008, John McCain chose an obscure governor from Alaska as his running mate, introducing Sarah Palin as the new face of the Republican Party.


Stillwater needs a concert venue

No place within 50 miles of Stillwater houses big name bands on a consistent basis. We desperately need someone to rescue us and build us a decent concert venue.


Palin, Biden spar on Iraq, economic crisis in debate

Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin accused Barack Obama of voting against funding for U.S. troops in combat Thursday night in the much-anticipated campaign debate and chastised Obama’s Democratic running mate, Joe Biden, for defending the move, “especially with your son in the National Guard” and headed for Iraq.


Alumni association, president part ways after 13 months

OSU’s Alumni Association and its president agreed to part ways in June because of “fundamental changes that needed to be made” with the association, officials said.


Q&A with designer Andrew Christian

I recently went to Oklahoma City to do a meet and greet with designer Andrew Christian. You might have seen him on Janice Dickinson’s modeling agency show or know him for his Wonderwear.


Cowboys prepare for A&M in conference opener

Out of the frying pan, now into the fire. While that might not be the saying, the Cowboys are becoming the focus of their opponents and the heat is on.


Making memories

Written by Shelagh Stephenson and directed by Matt Tomlanovich, ‘Memory of Water’ is a two act play about three sisters who travel back to their childhood home in northern England to plan and attend the funeral of their mother, Vi.