Drunken driving not the key to graduation

Drunken driving kills one person every 32 minutes. The Victims Impact Panel of Oklahoma Inc. is a program designed to prevent drunken driving through testimonial presentations. The individuals speaking to the audience have been affected forever by fatal incidents of alcohol and vehicle operation. Full story

Realizing the bottom line on the severity of drunken driving

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Reality Check 2010 on Thursday night was a great success. This has been an event we try to have every year. For those who didn't make it, here's a little background: You attend a mock party and you observe some individuals drinking. Full story

'Lonely Planet' crew receives Full Company Award

For an instant the room was silent, his gaze had been caught by the plaque that now covers the cream-colored wall. The tiny shake in his voice and the glimmer in his eye told me before he did. "I am so proud of this cast and crew, said Kevin Doolen, director of the “Lonely Planet.” Full story

Offutt, Barchenger declared winners

At the Student Government Association meeting Wednesday, the group’s Supreme Court certified the election results for its president and vice president. Kelly Offutt and Derek Barchenger were officially named president- and vice president-elect. Applications for executive positions will be available Friday in the turnstile outside of the SGA office, room 040 of the Student Union. Full story

When broke over the break, check out these flicks

Not everyone will be jetting off to some exotic destination next week. Let's face it, a lot of us will be spending our Spring Break on a couch at home. Even if your Spring Break plans have more to do with "Golden Girls" marathons than sandy beaches, there is plenty in store next week to keep you busy and then some. Here's a look at the movies, DVDs and TV shows that will be rotting your brain while your friends are getting their inevitable Spring Break sun burns. Full story

Fill up with these Spring Break destinations

Add some pizzazz to Spring Break vacation by visiting unique hot spots in popular destinations. Many students are getting prepared for their vacations and deciding which activities to do and attractions to see. Their plans are filled with tanning, swimming and shopping, but most importantly going to all the best restaurants and bars. Here are a few of the most exotic restaurants and wildest bars in the most popular Spring Break destinations. Full story

Ready for ‘The Challenge’

It's just one day until the official start of Spring Break but the break has already begun for some. This break, MTV will be in Acapulco, on the Pacific coast of Mexico, airing special programs and they have four OSU students on their guest list. Full story

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What the US can learn from Brazil

In Latin America, the role of standing strong against U.S. policies has often been associated with Venezuela for the last decade or so. However, in recent months, Brazil has assumed this mantle, refusing to support the United States’ campaign for the U.N. to apply further sanctions against Iran, and just this week threatening trade sanctions of its own on the U.S. in response to its cotton subsidy program. Full story

Time for coffee, not tea

For many Americans, the Tea Party is seen as a fringe group. These perceptions were solidified during the health care town hall debates last fall, where people repeatedly shouted down and drowned out any debate in an apparent attempt to stop legislation from moving forward. Full story

Republicans fuss over reform

Could it be that the health care debate is finally coming to a close? This might seem like wishful thinking, but recent developments in Congress might point to an end to this monstrous legislative battle. With the prospect of a reconciliation attempt looming ever-closer, reform seems to be approaching, as well. Full story

A junior’s journal: foul ball

When your life is softball, like mine, losses are your obstacles to overcome. They're going to happen, even to the best teams. The toughest losses to overcome are the ones that you know you should have won. My team and I had one of those losses Tuesday against Tulsa. It was just one of those games where we couldn’t get anything to click. We couldn’t pitch, we couldn’t get the hits when we needed them and we couldn’t make routine plays. It’s hard to win a softball game that way. Full story

Byford overcomes for the love of the game

The doctors told Megan Byford she would never play another serious game of basketball again. She had damaged her knees enough to derail any dreams of a career in the game she loves, they said. There was little reason for anyone to believe she should be playing basketball after four surgeries in seven years. Her right knee needed operation in 2003, followed by her left one in 2005. Both needed a tune up in 2008. The 2004 surgery to her wrist seems trivial in comparison. Full story

The Lowe down on a champion

He ran out onto the field with his soccer jersey around his knees. It was much too big for him. Most four-year-old kids would have been intimidated playing with older kids, but not him. Colby Lowe wanted to compete and he wanted to win. Now 15 years later, Lowe is a sophomore in college and a member of the OSU cross country and track teams. Full story

Cowboys send nine to Wrestling Championships

Of the 330 athletes preparing to compete in the 2010 NCAA Wrestling Championships in Omaha, Neb., nine are OSU wrestlers and all but one of those nine have earned national seeds. Senior heavyweight Jared Rosholt and sophomore 141-pounder Jamal Parks solidified the highest seeds for the Cowboys earning the No. 2 spots in their weight classes. Full story

Varsity Revue Spring 2010

A look at the spring 2010 Varsity Revue. Full story

Trapping the bears

Cowboys take down the Bears

A photo slide show of Saturday's game against Baylor. Full story

Passion for fashion

A photo slide show of the fashion show during African Week. Full story

Orange Nation for Feb. 26, 2010

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