Before he was a state senator, Kevin Matthews used to own a dry cleaning store on Greenwood called Kevin’s Cleaners.

Oklahoma State alumnus Rick Antle felt a call to action that day.

Fred Jones can still recollect the entities of Greenwood he saw growing up in the late 1960s. Whether it’s his grandmother’s bread store, a pool hall or even the city dump, Jones remembers it all.

Growing up in Detroit, Keith Ewing’s dad would always flip to his go-to song: “You Dropped a Bomb on Me On Me” by a popular Michigan band named the Gap Band.

For years, Oklahoma State students have been clamoring for Target to come to Stillwater.

Starting March 29th, all Oklahoma residents –– ages 16 and older –– will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. 

The official Oklahoma coronavirus database on Monday reported 131 active cases in Stillwater. 

All across OSU campus, the sound of ice scrapers being forcefully pushed across windshields and windows has become a common sound. In some areas, thick and slippery ice coats the ground, making a student’s daily commute require more focus than usual.

OSU has announced for the third time this week that normal class times and office hours will be disrupted due to unfavorable weather conditions.

Oklahoma State University will open at 12 p.m. on Tuesday.

Another business on Hall of Fame Avenue in Stillwater is permanently closing its doors.

President Burns Hargis couldn’t help himself.

Ride on, Cowboys and Cowgirls.

Basketball became Jose Sagarnaga’s emotional outlet.

Winner winner, chicken dinner –– for a whole year.

Oklahoma State student Ryne Garrison was hanging with his buddies when he heard the news.

Where can I find counseling services?

Freshman Hannah Rath heard the horror stories. Her mother works as an ICU nurse in an Oklahoma Hospital, so she’s aware of the monumental magnitude of the coronavirus.

When former Oklahoma State student Adam Dinkledine turned on the news the other day, he saw one of the strangest sights of his life: his college roommate was arrested for secretly living in the busiest airport in the world.

The mob attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6 has caused many people to consider whether President Trump should be removed from office. The O'Colly asked two Oklahoma State students from both political parties this question: Should the 25th amendment be used to remove Trump from office even though…

There are certain restaurants that just smell and taste like college in Stillwater, Oklahoma, but these restaurants change between generations. 

Oklahoma State University’s flight team might not attract the same fanfare as the school’s football team, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t reaching new heights.

After serving as Provost of Oklahoma State University for eight years, Gary Sandefur will be stepping down in March of 2021.

What started as a large gathering to fight the baseless claim of voter fraud in the 2020 election turned into insurrection and rioting Wednesday as a Pro-Trump mob stormed the Capitol.  

A large Pro-Trump mob entered the U.S. Capitol building on Wednesday, which caused members of Congress to evacuate while they were certifying the results of the 2020 presidential election.

The COVID vaccine, a new president for the country and university, success on the field and fans in the stands. After dealing with a hellacious 365 days, the OSU community is ready for all that’s coming in 2021. Here are the 21 stories OSU can look forward to in 2021:

Wreaths Across America, a national nonprofit committed to remembering United States veterans during the holiday season, reaches all corners of the country. This includes Stillwater. The  organization began in December of 1992 with a wreath maker named Morrill Worcester.

It’s a once-in-a-lifetime moment when someone sets foot in the White House. That’s what one Stillwater resident recently did. 

There are new innovations in human and animal health, thanks to OSU’s College of Veterinary and Medicine.

With the spring semester starting soon, some students are curious about the intricacies of the semester plans.

Americans might soon be hearing a most unexpected, but much needed holiday gift: the COVID-19 vaccine.

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, the stress on medical facilities and hospitals does too. The O'Colly recently interviewed Joy Haken, an employee at Stillwater Medical Center, about the current situation there:

Despite COVID-19 cases rising across the country, the spring semester at Oklahoma State University will look like a combination of the fall 2020 semester and the era before COVID.

As the year comes to a close, Oklahoma State University is switching to full online learning for finals week, presenting students with yet another challenge: virtual finals. 

Sharon Sample is a people person.

In response to the on-going pandemic, Oklahoma State, along with many other universities, decided to forgo the last few weeks of in person classes and move them entirely online. 

Hungry college students used to pack Coney Island’s socially-distanced rooftop seating. 

After the coronavirus pandemic hit the global economy with a gut wrenching blow, revenue for small businesses in the United States is down 20 percent since January, according to the Brookings Institution. 

The global pandemic won’t stop the holidays from coming to Stillwater.

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt is implementing many new regulations to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Collett Campbell could not bring herself to do it.

Democrat and former Vice President Joe Biden defeated current President Donald Trump to become the 46th president of the United States on Saturday, according to the Associated Press.

Rarely are the results of the presidential election not declared on or shortly after election night, but 2020 is hardly a year of normality. 

Jared Eberle has a clear image of who he wants the next university president to look like.

Being the university president comes with tough decisions. Oklahoma State President Burns Hargis knows this all too well.

With over 3 million ballots casted, State Questions 805 and 814 were both rejected by Oklahoma voters on Election Day. 

On Tuesday, the Oklahoma State Department of Health’s COVID-19 dashboard reported 190 active cases in Payne County with 132 coming from Stillwater. No additional deaths were reported from yesterday.

As election results continue to unfold, people’s fear of election-related unrest continues to rise, but Oklahoma State University is prepared for events following Election Day.