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Truck drivers responsible for deadly crashes

Tractor-trailer and bus drivers in the United States have suffered seizures, heart attacks or unconscious spells behind the wheel that led to deadly crashes on highways.


Why are the stadium lights always on?

Gary Shutt, OSU director of communications, said game time is not the only time the stadium needs lights.


Young girls shot to death on highway in small Oklahoma town

Oklahoma investigators on Monday released part of a 911 call made to authorities after two young girls were found shot to death as detectives appealed to the public for new information that could help them solve the case.


Are there campus employees who receive the benefit of free parking?

While everyone else pays, a limited number of employees may park for free, including the director of the Student Union.


OSU filmmaker alum captures storms’ beauty

The sound of thunder interrupts the monotone voice of the national weather service update. Driving all day has left the truck’s occupants weary and stiff-jointed.


Bush administration hesitates to fully collaborate with ICC

For years, the Bush administration has taken a strong stance denouncing atrocities in Sudan’s Darfur region and labeling them genocide.


Belgian brewer purchases Anheuser-Busch

The King of Beers, the folks who spent lavishly to bring you the Bud Bowl, the Talking Frogs, the Whassup Guys and the Clydesdales, is being swallowed by a Belgian brewer known for its frugality.


What is there to do in Stillwater during the summer?

First off, you have to have a Netflix account. You can spend your downtime catching up on the previous seasons of your favorite television show or indulging in a Scorsese marathon.


Freed American hostages describe FARC as a ‘terrorist’ group

Among the smiles and hugs shared by three American hostages freed last week from rebels in Colombia and their families, one of the men on Monday angrily denounced their captors as “terrorists with a capital ‘T.’”


Alumni Association offers traveling program

The Oklahoma State University Alumni Association’s Traveling Cowboys program, which was brought back last year, offers many trips throughout the year.


Pickens throws support to green movement

Texas oilman T. Boone Pickens said Tuesday he’ll spend $58 million on a multimedia campaign designed to bring more focus to solving the nation’s energy crisis.


Is it legal to set off fireworks in Stillwater?

Setting fireworks within the Stillwater city limits is prohibited.


Orientation and enrollment programs put students at ease

Incoming freshman are traveling to Stillwater throughout the summer to partake in the orientation and enrollment program, which the office of New Student Orientation and Enrollment operates.


Students divided on Chipotle, Qdoba

Restaurant chain Chipotle has opened a new branch in Stillwater.
The restaurant will go head-to-head with another Stillwater restaurant with a similar style, Qdoba.


Where can I get tested for an STD?

Though sharing is part of relationships, there are some gifts not worth receiving.


Alum donates $1 million to create four OSU faculty positions benefiting future educators

Oklahoma State University announced today a $1 million gift from alumna Susan Jacques to establish four professorships within the College of Education benefiting special education, reading and literacy education, health promotion and counseling.


OSU alumnus donates 1,500 pounds of coffee beans

One OSU alumnus has made a unique donation to his alma mater. He has donated $35,000 worth of coffee beans to OSU.


What happened to the parking exit booth on the east side of the Student Union?

The parking booth on the east side of the Student Union parking garage has been demolished in the process of renovating the east entrance.


What are the on-campus dining hours during summer?

Most on-campus dining options have new summer hours.


Obama, McCain spar over economy

Republican John McCain said Tuesday that Democrat Barack Obama is bad for business as the presidential rivals appealed to voters worried about lost jobs, rising gas prices and other economic woes.


Firefighter dies at OSU training center

A Barnsdall firefighter died Saturday evening after fellow firefighters discovered him collapsed and unresponsive following a training exercise at Oklahoma State University’s Fire Service Training Center outside Stillwater.


Volunteers needed to ‘rock’ summer away

Their goal is to empower students to step onto the stage of life, take the microphone and lead the world in one hell of a ballad.


Summer plans away from OSU

Until the last test is handed in on Friday, almost all Oklahoma State students are likely to be doing one thing: studying.


Daily O’Collegian staff for Fall 2008

A list of prospective Fall 2008 staff members


Life jackets, training courses essential for boat safety

It was a bright summer day, full of blue skies and fresh crisp air, the perfect first day of sailing camp.