Credit: Brad Gregg In many cases, a main factor behind selection is affordability. While the national economy inches toward recovery, families are still tasked with finding the all-around best college for their pride and joy, as well as for their pocketbooks. According to kiplinger.com, Oklahomans need not look far, with three schools in the […]
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Hot or not
The Wall Street Journal reported recently that McClendon will likely remain in place as CEO after an internal investigation of his financial dealings is completed later this month. McClendon, you might remember, survived a shareholder revolt after revelations that he used his stake in oil and gas wells as collateral for more than $800 million […]
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Their lips were sealed
Credit: Brad Gregg Former OSU student Nathan Cochran was arrested Dec. 12 after being charged with three charges of sexual battery for allegedly groping and performing sex acts on other male students as they slept. One of the victims reported an incident to OSU officials Nov. 12. After a total of five victims came forward, […]
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Lost in Cleveland
Credit: Brad Gregg The Republican vice presidential candidate joined former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on a visit to the Cleveland Browns at practice last week. Ryan took a few moments to speak to the players and committed what some Oklahomans might call a cardinal sin: He mistook a Longhorn for a Cowboy. As reported […]
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Bad officiating means never having to say you’re sorry
Credit: Brad Gregg When OSU linebacker Alex Elkins knocked the ball from Texas running back Joe Bergeron’s hands prior to Bergeron crossing the goal line, it looked as if the Cowboys had narrowly preserved a victory. Officials, however, signaled a touchdown. Replay failed to provide sufficient evidence to overturn the call. Things got weirder on […]
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Degree of disappointment
Beth Adele credit: Jordan Ensminger Graduation evokes a mix of emotions for college students: elation because the battle is finally won, and nervousness for what lies ahead. Some graduates already have jobs lined up, while others are chewing their fingernails, wondering how they’ll ever get hired in this economy. Seniors like Annika Larson, a professional […]
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Sideline socials
Just in time for kickoff, Jen Elsner has released The University of Oklahoma Cookbook, which offers recipes for game day and more. You can pick it up at Full Circle Bookstore, 1900 Northwest Expressway; the University of Oklahoma Bookstore, 1185 Asp in Norman; and metro-area Barnes & Noble locations. The full-color cookbook is organized by […]
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Have a ball
Erin Richards at Erin Royce Clothing Credit: Shannon Cornman No, fall is my favorite because the breezes are cooler and the leaves change into beautiful hues of red, brown and yellow. The days are shorter (hooray, nighttime!) and warm drinks of the cider variety are highly encouraged. Also, the scarves. Oh, the scarves! For many […]
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A real sports animal
Photo: Mark Hancock • he’s thin-skinned;• he’s a big tipper; • he’s hard to work with; • he’s morally sound; • he’s loyal; • he is not a misogynist (“just ridiculous,” he said of that accusation); • he doesn’t care if people like him, only if he’s doing a good job;• he’s emotional and passionate; […]
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Orange to gold?
Before his arrival at OSU, Scott had been a standout wrestler at Waynesburg Central High School in Pennsylvania, a three-time state champion with a high school record of 156-12. That success continued in Stillwater where he was a four-time All American. Scott placed second in the NCAA in his weight class in 2007, and went […]