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October 21st, 2008

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

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Don’t eat this page

Rome wasn’t built in a day and neither was the healthiest campus in America, said Seretean Wellness Center director Robin Purdie.


Above it all

Many college football players lead tedious, hectic lives. Their daily schedule consists of class, studying and various forms of football. Players often become exhausted and secluded as they try to keep up with the daily grind that comes with being an NCAA athlete. For defensive end Richetti Jones, nothing could be further from the truth.


Snapshots from the Sea of Orange

Maybe it’s the ever-present bicyclers from Cooper’s Bicycle shop or the return of the fire fighters’ classic fire engine, but Homecoming wouldn’t be the same without the parade to begin game day.


Campus awaits oil, gas royalty checks

Oil drilling near the OSU campus is expected to give royalty owners checks in the next month. The oil well, near the east side of campus, produces about 450 barrels a day, said Jess Porter, EEC Inc. president.


Why does it seem like gas is more expensive in Stillwater than Tulsa or Oklahoma City?

Many gas stations in Stillwater, including all OnCue Express stations, have “branded”
instead of unbranded gas.


‘It’s not going to feel like home anymore’

Parker Hall residents could be packing their bags if Residential Life approves a plan to transform the hall into employee offices during the Student Union renovation.


Healthy food options made easy on campus

The nation’s scales keep bouncing up but the “Choose Orange” program is helping OSU become one of the nation’s healthiest campuses.


Ford era to begin with student tickets sales Wed.

Travis Ford arrived at Oklahoma State with a promise. When Ford gave his first press conference as the Cowboy basketball coach in April, he spoke about OSU’s Gallagher-Iba Arena.


Men’s cross country runners continue to pursue Regional spots

One runner’s back was against the proverbial wall. The other did well enough to hold his spot. As a team, OSU finished 23rd, which coach Dave Smith said wasn’t bad considering many of the team’s top runners stayed in Stillwater.


OSU set for national broadcast

The Big 12 Conference has announced that ABC will televise the Oklahoma State-Iowa State football game on Nov. 1 in Stillwater. The game is set for a 2:30 p.m. kickoff.


‘Body’ is far from a perfect 10

“Body of Lies” is this month’s political thriller starring Russell Crowe and Leonardo DiCaprio under the direction Ridley Scott, who has directed every big-budget movie since the beginning of time.


Picture this, a contest that’s worth 1,000 words

A lot can happen in the Union: everything from late night meetings held in various organization offices to students grabbing a bite to eat.


Wait to embrace this comedy

“How to Lose Friends & Alienate People” teaches a lesson. To be able to lose friends, you have to be able to make them. This is Simon Pegg’s problem in his recent disaster movie in the glorified genre of British comedy.


90210 gains an old cast member

Another Beverly Hills alumnus is returning to the CW’s successful “90210.” Jason Priestly, who graced the screen as Brandon Walsh in the original “90210” is returning but this time behind the camera.


Top five reasons why a depression doesn’t have to be depressing

There is an economical dilemma in our country. News about the United States economy is more prevalent than calories in a Carl’s Jr. Guacamole Bacon Six Dollar Burger. Unlike dancing the Charleston and wearing suspenders, here are some activities that will never go out of style.