FriDAY, August 31, 2012 THE DAILY O’COLLEGIAN Page 2A Quick hits with Gregg Doyel

Brendon is the sports Gregg is the national editor at the O’Colly and columnist for CBS Sports, just began his second sea- covering all sports. He is son covering the Okla- also a graduate of the Uni- homa State football team. versity of Florida. Follow Questions Follow him at: him at: @brendon_wm @GreggDoyelCBS

Not quite, but they’re on the brink. After last year’s entire season was spent on the national stage, the expo- Depends on what you consider “top.” The top five? No, of sure for Oklahoma State is at an all-time high. Gundy’s course not. That’s the SEC West. Kidding! Sort of ... But anyway, teams have amassed a 41-11 record since 2008 and 23 are we talking top 10? Maybe. Two years in a row does not a repu- wins in the last two years, but all of that was done with tation make, but it comes pretty damn close. Another year or two only two generations of . If the Cowboys like the last year or two, and it would be hard to name the top 10 Has OklahomaONE State done enough to be consid- can prove that they can simply have the next guy step up programs in and leave OSU off that list. ered among the top college football programs, this year with , they will solidify themselves in and if not, what else do the Cowboys need to the upper-class of college football. do?

I think the changes have made the conference slightly weak- It’s a wash at the moment, but if ’s first er, and by slightly I mean fractional. West Virginia has an es- year at West Virginia was no fluke -- and I don’t think it tablished following and program, and it’s only getting better was -- then long term it’ll be a plus move for the Big 12. with Dana Holgorsen at the helm. TCU is still growing, and For whatever reason Texas A&M just can’t be a great foot- it seems as though the sky is the limit in Fort Worth. On the ball program, and it damn sure can’t be great in the SEC. flipside, you lost Texas A&M’s home strength with Kyle Field TCU and A&M might be roughly equal -- I need to see TWO and the 12th Man, and lost the death-trap in Missouri where TCU go 11-1 in a BCS conference before I get too effusive Does the addition of West Virginia and top-ranked teams go to die. Those are two road games that, if -- but a good West Virginia program is greater than a good TCU, and subtraction of Texas A&M and won, boost a team’s standing with the polls and national crowd, Missouri program. I just re-read this and agree with every Missouri make the no matter what kind of team the school has. West Virginia is last one of you: What I said makes no sense. But I’m too stronger, weaker, or the same? there, but TCU isn’t—Yet. lazy to delete it, so I’ll repeat: It’s a wash at the moment.

When I think of overrated, I think of Texas. David Ash was finally named the starter at , but that’s the only real change the Longhorns have made Man, you picked the wrong guy to ask this question. I’m not from their 7-5 team a year ago. The wild card there is expert enough to tell you, so let me look real quick at the Top 25 freshman running back Johnathan Gray, who could re- and give you a top-of-the-head, probably wrong answer ... Texas lieve stress on the quarterback situation. As far as under- is overrated. Texas seems to have two quarterbacks, which means THREE rated, I’m taking West Virginia. Oklahoma was picked to it has zero quarterbacks. Not a good place to be. And underrated? win the conference, but the Mountaineers have Heisman Oklahoma State, obviously. And not just because this is going in Who are the most underrated and overrated contenders at quarterback and running back, as well as a the OSU student paper. Well, maybe. teams in the Big 12 this year? stout home field advantage. I think West Virginia wins the Big 12 without a fight from hardly anyone.

@ocollysports Cowboys to kick Bill Young season off at home to miss By James Poling school from Georgia was the Senior Sports best of what few options were first two Reporter available. The matchups greatly favor the deeper, stronger and more games There will be few similari- experienced Cowboys. From ties for Oklahoma State Satur- those outside the program, it’s By Staff Reports day from past opening nights. a glorified scrimmage to kick- Savannah State does not start the year. To the players, at Oklahoma State an- pose the same intensity as least the veterans who under- nounced in a press release on Georgia. It isn’t a BCS oppo- stand how the sport works, the Thursday that defensive co- nent like Washington State. same basic concepts remain. ordinator and defensive line Even Louisiana-Lafayette, “A lot of times, people try coach Bill Young will miss the 2011 season opener, won to put these goals, expectations 7-10 days while recovering a bowl game. Savannah State on you, but really every game from a medical procedure. hasn’t defeated a team other is the same,” offensive line- Young was not present at than North Carolina Central man Jonathan Rush said. “If file photo/O’Collegian last Thursday’s media lun- in two years. you aren’t expecting to win, Cornerback Brodrick Brown leads Oklahoma State onto the field against Missouri in 2011. cheon or Tuesday’s post- Yet the excitement and then you aren’t competing. Brown has been named to numerous award watch lists for the 2012 season. practice media availability. significance remains at an all- You shouldn’t be out there. The department said time high. Why? Freshman No matter what their rank is time as the game progresses, plete control of the OSU de- back to the sport they love. Young expects to return to quarterback Wes Lunt, the heir or who they are, you should al- which could provide help later fensive for the first time with For players like Rush, who the team for it game against and prototype of now-school ways go out there to play their if a mid-season injury shakes Bill Young missing the first didn’t get to play or were in- Louisiana-Lafayette on Sept. legend , is set best. up the depth chart. Rotating two games for medical rea- jured for a majority of last sea- 15. to make his first start of what “Even after the first quarter, in freshmen such as corner- sons. Working out the kinks of son, Saturday can’t come fast In Young’s absence, co-de- could be an illustrious career. the scores may seem different back Kevin Peterson and wide calling defensive assignments enough. fensive coordinator and line- Savannah State wasn’t the because you put in new groups, receiver Blake Webb and giv- against Savannah State will “I’m ready to go out there backers coach Glenn Spencer opponent nec- second string and people like ing backup quarterback J.W. help the process move more and eat,” Rush said. “It’s been a will handle the coordina- essarily had in mind, but he that. The mindset should be Walsh fourth quarter reps are smoothly the next weekend if long time since I’ve played. I’m tor duties on Saturday and admitted he has minimal, if the same. You are going out all part of the advantage of the going gets tough against excited to go out there in front against Arizona on Sept. 8. any, input in non-conference there to win and to win well.” putting the game away early. Arizona. of my fans, in front of my fam- scheduling. A last second If all goes to plan, OSU will The game is also critical Most importantly, football ily and play as hard as I can.” scramble of conference re- be able to give second and third for linebackers coach Glen is back. It seems as if everyone [email protected] alignment, and the small FCS string players valuable playing Spencer, who will have com- on the team is excited to get [email protected]

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file photo/O’Collegian True freshman Wes Lunt will start at quarterback for the Cowboys on Saturday. Can he handle the pressure? What you should expect What they have said about you

By Derek Hatridge middle of the day for college football on national By Kieran Sports Reporter television. It’s just a blessing.” ‘He is a mellow kid. Steckley Now, it’s game time. Nerves begin to set in and Monken expects a lot collect in the bottom of the stomach. Sports Reporter You never forget your first time. Sweat begins to pour and hands start to shake. from everyone, Saturday’s season opener against Savannah But Elkins is quick to advise that even if something State will be a new experience for freshman Wes goes wrong, just keep at it. For the first time since 1993, the Cowboys especially his starters. Lunt. In his hometown of Rochester, Ill., the popu- “I remember missing a tackle, then getting back will be led by a true freshman at quarterback. I see Monken lay into lation is just more than 3,000. When Lunt charges up and running for the guy,” he said. “He got taken Wes Lunt enrolled in OSU last semester him, but he stays mel- through the gate in the west end zone, he’ll be down and they stripped the ball. There were prob- for a chance to win the starting quarter- playing in front of 20 times that number. ably ten guys in the pile and I jumped in last and back spot. He faced tough competition from low. He never changes Not only is Lunt playing his first game of Divi- dug my way down to the bottom and I pulled his Clint Chelf and J.W. Walsh but progressed his demeanor; he is sion I college football, he’ll be doing so as the start- fingers all the way back to his wrist and took the enough in practice and outplayed his com- ing quarterback. Pressure, angst, nervousness and ball from him.” petitors during the spring game to earn the cool and composed.’ exhilaration are some of the many emotions Lunt The rest of the game becomes a blur of color and job. Jonathan Rush, will experience and his teammates promise that, noise. The orange clad fans provide an experience Since his arrival, his teammates have said offensive lineman like them, it’ll be a day he will never forget. that still motivates the players throughout their how impressed they are with his skills and First, a short walk will awaken the adrenal careers. maturity. Here is what they said about their pumps. “It was very electric. You don’t get that feeling quarterback going into his first college game. Charlie Moore, wide receiver. Sophomore Josh Stewart said his first Walk was a lot anywhere,” Stewart said. “It’s always exciting, “I have seen him progress since spring the most memorable part of his first game. but that first game is always a tone setter. Some- Josh Stewart, wide receiver. practices. In fall camp, from day one the “I had people say ‘Do it for your hometown! times, I feel like (the fans) are more into it than us. “Wes got here and got the plays right guy looks more comfortable every day. He is New Orleans!’ and I didn’t know people knew It’s just too exciting.” away. It wasn’t that hard of a process to growing up, he is maturing. You are seeing a where I was from,” Stewart said. “It’s pretty cool The clock hits zero. The game is over. The alma bond with Lunt. It’s a good deal, he is on leader in the making. When there is growing that people like to look up information on me. It’s mater is sung. Relief and elation wash over the path right now and we are ready to go. He is pains, hopefully not, but if there are, we are a good feeling about yourself and makes you want body. getting better and better every practice. We there to support him. That will help him out to go harder and play hard just because you know You’ve done it. Senior Jonathan Rush feels it’s aren’t worried about him. He is going to do a lot, because he knows we have his back and people look up to you and little kids look up to at that moment when a player looks back on the well.” it will make him more comfortable.” you.” day and processes their emotions on the first game. Next, as the tunnel fills up with smoke, the heart “It was really surreal. Going from high school Jeremy Smith, running back. , cornerback. begins to beat faster. Senior Alex Elkins still gets to college is a big jump, especially in terms of fan “He is a great guy. He comes out every day “He is progressing pretty well. He has chills as he thinks about the moment the gate fi- base,” he said. “In high school, you always think and competes.” made a lot of steps since the spring time. nally opened. your stadium is the biggest and a sold out game He is out there (in practice) making plays, “I remember it was just exhilarating,” Elkins there is ridiculous. The whole town comes out to Jonathan Rush, offensive line- checking and all that stuff that Weeden used said. “Just walking out, coming through the smoke watch, but this is different.” man. to do. I look forward to seeing him play on and looking up to see that many people scream- Life is going to be different for Wes Lunt af- “He is a mellow kid. Monken expects a Saturday. His decision-making (has im- ing our names and cheering for us is the biggest ter Saturday. People will know his face, give him lot from everyone, especially his starters. I proved the most). He isn’t forcing the ball memory.” encouraging words and will want to share in his see Monken lay into him, but he stays mel- where it doesn’t need to be or throwing it Junior Charlie Moore was nervous the first time college football experience. And it’s that fan loyalty low. He never changes his demeanor; he is into double coverage.” he ran out onto the field. that Moore says will stick with Lunt forever. cool and composed. His nickname is Slim Although he was a redshirt and would never “I know whatever happens on that field, we have Jim because he is tall and lanky. I called him Daytawion Lowe, safety. play a snap, he said the first time is unforgettable. some of the best fans in the country and they’re Slim Jim just messing around because he “He has improved greatly. He is getting “It was something I had never experienced be- going to support us,” he said. “That’s a thing most is so gangly. He said, ‘That’s funny because better every day. For a young guy, it’s re- fore,” Moore said. “I was used to playing in front of universities can’t say for themselves. It’s a really cool that’s what everybody called me in high ally impressive to see how much he has im- 3,000 people at the most, and I ran out in front of thing we have going here school.’ I was like OK and it stuck. But I’m proved.” 60,000, ran out behind , ran out against pretty sure I am the only one who calls him a SEC team Georgia Bulldogs, ran out in the [email protected] that.” [email protected] WHAT WE THINK Brendon morris james poling kieran steckley adam kemp jonathan sutton

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Big 12 Champs West Virginia Oklahoma West Virginia Oklahoma West Virginia Worst Team Kansas Kansas Kansas Kansas Iowa State Best Player Geno Smith (WVU) Alex Okafor (UT) Geno Smith Arthur Brown (KSU) Geno Smith Best Name Suleimon Masumbuko (BU) Chidoziem Ezemma (WVU) Hakeem Akinola (KSU) Kirby Van Der Kamp (ISU) Olaoluwa Falemi (TT) Underrated Player Brandon Carter (TCU) Quinn Sharp Casey Pachall (TCU) Brandon Carter (TCU) Jonathan Gray (UT) Best Coach Mike Gundy Gary Patterson (TCU) Dana Holgorsen (WVU) Paul Rhodes (ISU) Dana Holgorsen Heisman Geno Smith Knile Davis (ARK) Montee Ball (UW) Matt Barkley (USC) Matt Barkley National Champion Southern Cal Oregon Southern Cal LSU LSU Friday, August 31, 2012LETTETheRS Daily O’Collegian Page 5A Bookstore numbers Chick-fil-A does support hate From Zach Reus Imagine if there was a drug fil-A and think of the $2 mil- rape, as were several of the that was being pushed to cure lion that has gone to a place people behind Exodus Inter- incorrect, I want to first say that I sup- the common cold. This drug I would find like this and feel sick to my national. port freedom of speech and has an 87 percent failure rate, it completely stomach that people eat there. Tony Perkins has also been misleading Christianity. and a 13 percent death rate. I would find it completely known to compare the LGBT I will be just as likely to get These are the statistics that unethical unethical to eat at a place community to pedophiles and From Lance Hinkle onto someone for degrading a come from Exodus Interna- to eat at a that kills as many people as it blame them for the shooting at Christian as I would someone tional, a conversion therapy place that kills cures. the Aurora, Colo., movie the- In an Aug. 29 opinion column, for degrading gay people. group that literally tries to Another group that Chick- ater during the summer. the writer cited that the University However, there was a let- change sexual orientation. as many people fil-A has supported is the I ask you, the next time you Store is selling Punto Y Aparte for ter to the editor that recently There are even several cases as it cures. Family Research Center, giving go to Chick-fil-A, do you re- $180 and it is available on mcgraw- talked about how Chick-fil-A where the people who try to roughly $3 million to them. ally want your money going to hill.com at a cost of $101.25 with a doesn’t support hate groups, change people come back out your child committing sui- For those who don't know people like this? suggested retail of $135.00. and claims that there was a of the closet. cide because of this form of the leader, Tony Perkins, he This leads the reader to believe the biased term in the O’Colly ar- If you had a child, would therapy? completely supported Rep. Zach Reus is University Store is selling the book ticle because the “hate groups” you send them to a place where As a psychology major, I Todd Akin (R-MO) on his a sophomore. for $45 more than the publisher in- were never mentioned. there's a 13 percent chance of can't help but look at Chick- statement about legitimate [email protected] tended. Unfortunately, the writer is incorrect in his comparison. The prices he quoted are for the book only. This is not what the Uni- Column on vaginas offensive, reinforces stereotypes versity Store is selling. The store is selling the package (book and access From Kim Hunter His opinion on women's drunk. having sex with anything It is impossible for a code to online workbook and lab bodies is arrogant and in- Here's an idea: if you that moves while women are woman's body to shut down manual) as directed by the Spanish I am terribly offended credibly sexist. don't want to get "some girl" supposed to be pure and in- a pregnancy at will, but one department. by Bryan Wilson's column, In his article, Wilson pregnant, why don't you stop nocent and refrain from pro- quick little doctor's appoint- The package is listed right below "Enhanced vaginas a revolu- speaks only to men, basi- with the ridiculous claim miscuity. ment will fix everything for the individual textbook on mcgraw- tionary idea." cally saying that men are in that men who have promis- If men like Wilson are so these misogynistic men. hill.com. The cost of the package An article fueled by the no way responsible for unex- cuous sex are more accepted concerned about getting girls is $143.75 with a publisher’s retail upcoming election, Wilson pected pregnancies resulting by society than women. pregnant, they should do the Kim Hunter is price of $191.67. obviously has no interest in from "unprotected sex with It is shameful that men human race a favor and get a an OSU student. The University Store is selling women's reproductive rights. some girl" while the man is are allowed to run around vasectomy. [email protected] this package for $11.67 less than the publisher’s suggested price. The University Store consciously oper- ates on a 20 percent gross profit THE DAILY margin on new textbooks, which is 5-7 percent lower than the industry standard. GOT AN It should also be noted the Uni- versity Store significantly invests in ‘ OP INION? 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By Kyle Thederahn basketball, said football is not it’s football or softball, an- Sports Reporter the only intramural sport that other sport I’m interested in, he is interested in playing. there’s countless opportuni- “I like to keep an open ties to make friends. Flag football is getting its mind when it comes to sports Not only does flag football season started on the Col- and not be picky about it,” give people like King and El- vin fields with the preseason he said. “Of course knowing more an opportunity to pur- opener set for Friday, Aug. 31. some of the people I’m play- sue sports as a recreational Among those getting ready ing with in any sport is an ad- activity, but it also provides to take to the fields this year vantage, but every sport is a relief from other doldrums of is sophomore Troy King, who new opportunity to make re- college life. is excited to not only be play- lationships so I like to never “Doing these events pro- ing, but also developing new rule any of them out.” vides a great stress relief from relationships along the way. King’s football teammate classes and the things that go “This is a great opportu- Brandon Elmore also said he with it,” King said. “There are nity to work with people and views intramurals as a great just times when a person will potentially develop bonds opportunity to build new feel overwhelmed by their and relationships with them,” relationships and meet new obligations, and these sports King said. “It’s a great way to people. and activities provide a men- make friends and see the peo- “The competition aspect tal escape from those things ple you play against in differ- is great but I love being able and provide a much needed ent settings off the field.” to meet people on the field of break.” King, a former high school play and get to know them off courtesy of the colvin center football player who also plays the field,” he said. “Whether [email protected]

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We are having preseason flag football games for our officials training this Friday evening, Aug. 31. We will have games for four hours on four fields starting at 5 p.m. If you would like to get your team some practice and get prepared for the upcoming season in a game setting, come sign up for preseason today! Sign ups are being taken in the intramural sports office in Colvin 104 until Friday. The Intramural Season Begins After Labor Day courtesy of the colvin center

Sept. 4, Quickball and Flag Football officially kick off the Intramural Sports season. Quick- Sign-ups beginning ball will be played in the newly renovated Col- vin Annex located on Farm Road. Make sure to check your schedules online to avoid forfeits. for fall intramurals

Equipment Rental By Colvin Staff diverse skill level of all par- ticipants. Don’t have enough Intramural Sports allows students to check out The new season of Intramu- people to make a full team? No Intramural equipment based on availability. courtesy of the colvin center ral Sports is almost up and run- problem! You can sign up as free There is a flat fee of $20 for any equipment ning! Teams are signing up, offi- agent under what league and besides field painting. Most of the equipment cials are being trained, and lines time you want to play at. used in Intramurals is available for rental, are being painted on the fields. Intramural Sports is not only a form must be filled out at least one week Sport Club Announcements If you are interested in partici- a great way to play a variety of beforehand and can be found at campusrec. pating in one of the most popu- sports while meeting new peo- okstate.edu/intramural. Triathlon Club: First meeting will be Wednes- lar programs on campus, please ple, but also a fun place to work day, Sept. 5, in Colvin room 176 at 7 p.m. For stop by and see us in room 104 at. We employ over 250 officials Soccer & Volleyball Signups any questions contact Keith Kotar at OSUTri@ at the Colvin Recreation Center and 20 supervisors each year. gmail.com or visit us on the web @ cam- This semester we still have soc- Outdoor Soccer & Volleyball are the next large pusrec.okstate.edu/intramurals. cer, volleyball, and floor hockey sports taking signups. Signups are currently Water Polo Club: First meeting Sept. 5, at 9 We offer over 50 leagues or officiating opportunities. If you open online and are filling up so sign up soon p.m. in the Indoor Pool in the Colvin tournaments throughout the have any questions about em- to get a good time slot. Volleyball will be year, ranging from flag football ployment for this year please played in the newly renovated Colvin Annex, so Wakeboard Club: Contact Reid Paxton 817- to Texas Hold ‘em to archery call us at 405-744-7407. Thanks be the first to help break in the new facility! 734-4265 if interested and many more! All leagues and hope to see you out at the and most tournaments are free fields! to play and we offer leagues at different levels as to match the [email protected] White Boy Boogie Safety a prime concern for holiday

By Kyle Dunlap General Assignment Reporter

On the lakes and rivers of Oklahoma, families and friends have come together for decades, bringing the wafting smells of sunblock, gasoline and beer to some of the most timeless recreation areas America has to offer. With Labor Day a few days away and the opportu- nities of an extended week- end lying ahead, these lakes and rivers will soon be filled with boaters and swimmers, many of who are unaware of the dangers their time on the water may bring. According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, there were 32 drownings chris brown/O’Collegian in the Tulsa District last Josh Scarbrough, a biochemistry sophomore, displays his talents on campus. He is jokingly referred to as the only white man at OSU who can dance. year, which encompasses Oklahoma, northern Texas and southern Kansas. This is without including the Student shows moves on Lawn deaths on non-federally owned lakes and rivers, such as the River or • Josh Scarbrough songs “Cat Daddy,” “Club Rock,” and why Scarbrough ‘Dougied’ through rier. Stillwater’s own Lake Carl shows real dance moves “White Boy Boogie.” campus, but she like his routine. “He is not the guy that you would Blackwell. know no color. He can be Students on campus and the Still- “I was like why is he dancing on Li- expect to get the club hype,” Graves B.J. Parkey, assistant water community have taken notice of brary Lawn? I did think his ‘Dougie’ said. “I think that Josh is a great dancer project manager for Lake found dancing on Library Scarbrough’s dancing skills. was pretty neat, though,” Young said. and will help us stay in the mix with Texoma, stressed the need Lawn. Sophomore Kaleb Fuller said Scar- Scarbrough said that he loves danc- what’s current and popular with the to be mindful and safe brough always brings his best to the ing but takes school seriously. kids these days. while out enjoying the lakes By Kchris Griffin dance floor and constantly thinks Despite his growing fame, Scar- Def Club 3000 promoter Jessica this weekend, especially for Multiultural Reporter about dancing. brough claims he is just an average Sutton said it is surprising that he is college students and young “He definitely is the life of the par- man. really good dancer, because he is white. adults. ty,” Fuller said. “ Josh is energetic, has “I am an ordinary guy who goes to “The way he dresses kind of tips you “Water safety is always OSU has produced professional a lot of charisma and has me saying, class everyday, studies and hangs with off that he can dance,” Sutton said. “I present,” Parkey said, “The athletes and political figures, but never ‘Wow,’ every time I see him dance.” friends,” he said. “I like to workout think he brings a lot of awareness from majority (of drowning vic- a biochemist who dances. Scarbrough’s moves impressed stu- when I have time. Life is good.” different cultures to the movement we tims) are males between Sophomore Josh “Casper” Scar- dents Johni Mitchell and Kara Young Scarbrough affiliates himself with want with Def Club 3000.” the ages of 18 and 26. We brough loves being known as the only when they watched him do a dance a group new Tumbleweed DJ Josh Scarbrough said his dancing days have often had a hard time white guy on campus who can dance. routine on Library Lawn Wednesday Graves formed called “Def Cub 3000.” are numbered, but he plans to keep reaching out (to this age “I started dancing at ‘Welcome evening. “It’s a group my friends and I do doing it for a while. group).” Week’ last year,” Scarbrough said. “I “I can’t dance like that, but I would to help promote the other side of the “Well, I plan on being a brain sur- saw other people dancing and mim- go and watch him dance again,” Tumbleweed,” Scarbrough said. geon after I graduate, and I highly WANT MORE? icked them while adding my own fla- Mitchell said. “He has a ton of cour- Graves said Scarbrough helps bring doubt that I should be dancing while vor to the dances.” age dancing on Library Lawn like that a sense of progressiveness to the Def I’m in surgery,” Scarbrough said. For the rest of this Scarbrough said he dances to in front of people.” Club 3000 movement, and he defi- story, visit anything but especially enjoys the Young said she did not really know nitely helps break down the social bar- [email protected] ocolly.com Payne County Fair brings entertainment to town

By Jonathan Monday and will end Satur- offer, Expo Center assistant dirt band, will play Saturday LAcaba day, features amusement rides secretary Bailey Silvers said on evening. Payne County Fair Residential Life Reporter and a variety of vendors that Thursday. For those who want to board range from selling jewelry and “Every year the county puts the amusement rides, tickets are Address: Highway 51 and Fairgrounds Road, candles to marketing funeral on the fair,” Silvers said. “We available for purchase at the fair. Stillwater, OK 74075 The 98th Annual Payne homes and job recruiting. have animals available to view Single tickets cost $3.25 each County Free Fair, which the Also at the fair, the Payne and we’ve also given Scentsy and there are deals for family Dates: Sept. 1, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Payne County Expo Center County Democrats and the candles to the Strode Funeral packs and bulk purchases. Sept. 2, 3-10 p.m. hosts, is much more than fun- Payne County Republicans are Home. No one has to pay to After the official completion nel cakes and ferris wheels. distributing reading materials enter the fair or walk around. of the fair, the amusement rides Cost: Free admission, ride tickets $3.25 each It hosts fairs, trade shows, about their respective parties It’s supposed to be for the fun will be open Sunday from 3-10 with bulk rates available family reunions, corporate and helping people submit vot- of the community and is the p.m. meetings, educational programs er registration forms, because of biggest agricultural activity of Info: www.pcexpocenter.com. and livestock shows, according the election season. the year.” [email protected] to its website, pcexpocenter. Other attractions include Silvers added that the fair com. The major components of a petting zoo and an antique is also playing host to a live- the fair include education, com- tractor parade, which starts at stock show, which has a entry petition and entertainment, ac- 6:30 p.m. today and Saturday. category for different types cording to a fair handbook. This year’s fair is supposed to of beef. To cap off the week’s This year’s fair, which started showcase what the area has to events, The Ridge, a local red Sometimesjust doesn’t a t-shirt cut it!

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By Alexa Ivins fice of the Colvin or Serentean Campus Rec Reporter Wellness Center. The initial meeting is Tuesday at 5:15 p.m. in the Seretean Wellness Cen- Students and staff, don’t ter auditorium. miss out on all the activities For more information, con- happening at the Colvin in the tact Akaylah Hanzlicek at 405- next few months. 744-5510. There are several different Boot Camp is offered from programs that are being of- Sept. 5 to Dec. 21, on Mon- fered through campus recre- days, Wednesdays and Fridays ation. Upcoming programs at 5:45 a.m. or 6:45 a.m. at the include: The Biggest User, intramural fields (west of the Cowboy Boot Camp, Women Seretean Wellness Center). & Weights and The Strongest This is a group class a certi- Cowboy. With all these fun fit- fied personal trainer conducts. ness options, there’s no reason It combines aspects of calis- for anyone not to take advan- thenics and body weight exer- tage of them. cises with interval and strength The Biggest User is designed training. The price for the camp to provide a way to experience is $100 per semester or $30 for several services the Colvin has a month. It is open to all OSU- to offer for free. Once someone Stillwater faculty/staff, stu- completes the program, they dents and campus recreation will receive: two free fitness as- and wellness members. To reg- Josh Jackson/O’Collegian sessments, one free goal plan- ister, contact Cindy George at Sheridan Spivey (left), an elementary education junior, tutors Phoebe Hundelt, a secondary history education freshman. ning session ($20 value), three 405-744-9355 or Jillian Dunn personal training sessions ($75 at 405-744-5510. value), one free nutrition coun- If women want to learn to seling session ($30 value), ac- lift correctly, a personal train- cess to free monthly seminars, er teaches a free class called LASSO Center offers tutors a free t-shirt and a 10 percent Women & Weights designed discount on a follow-up per- to show people how to properly By Pete Ryan Center provides free tutor- es. Students get help from or academic success courses sonal training or massage ther- tone the body and get the most Guerra ing, it makes it convenient academic facilitators, who available for one or two apy during the duration of the out of a workout. Student Services and affordable to every stu- help them to find their way credit hours. program. The deadline to register is Reporter dent who needs help. around campus. Director of the LASSO A person must be earn 30 Thursday. Sign up is in the Before going straight to These facilitators also help Center Cheryl DeVuyst said points from the following dur- Colvin or Seretean Wellness the LASSO Center, students students be more organized it provides services to help ing the program: Center. The class is limited As the clock moves for- must sign up for a date when by helping them arrange students build success skills, to 30 participants. The initial ward and students start fid- they can meet someone for their syllabi and schedules such as time management · Attending monthly semi- meeting is Thursday at 5:30 dling with their pens or tutoring. best assist them. and also helps students un- nar = 1 point p.m. and regular class times are pencils trying to figure out This helps arrange the The program also provides derstand what their learning from 5:30-7:30 p.m. For more homework, they come to student with a personal tutor student academic mentors, style is and what to do with · Attending training session information, contact Akaylah the obvious conclusion they to help with their problems which are upperclassmen it. = 1 point Hanzlicek at 405-744-5510. need help and do not under- in a certain subject. who have been carefully This helps students learn The OSU Strongest Cow- stand what they are doing. On this note, students chosen to create fun and study skills, get better grades · Completing any Fit First boy competition this year is Students wonder what must inform the center if interesting projects for stu- and improve their time man- class = 1 point Saturday, Sept. 22, at 8:30 a.m. they could do to help benefit any issues come up prevent- dents so they will begin to agement skills. on the intramural fields. This them and recover from the ing them from making it to feel more comfortable tran- This is useful because · Completing ropes course = event is open to all students stress of homework. With all tutoring. sitioning to college. it can help boost students’ 2 points and faculty/staff. The cost to this in mind, students start The student must cancel This is not all that the GPAs and can provide stu- register is $10. Competition to realize there is a place that his or her appointment 24 LASSO Center offers for dents with academic credit. · Logging extra workout events will include: tire flip, log can help. hours before the scheduled students. The program also For help with homework hours = 1 point clean and press/jerk, farmer’s It is the LASSO Center, time. provides advisers who help for a particular class, stu- walk, prowler sled push, and a a free tutoring center that If a student does not show students select a major or dents can stop by room 214 · Completing weekly chal- medley of the tire flip, sandbag helps with every subject. up and no one is informed, confirm the major they have in the Student Union for lenge = 1 point carry, and prowler sled pull. From math to science, they the student is charged a fee. already. more questions. There are different male and are here to help. The LASSO Center pro- The LASSO center also · Attending a nutrition class female weight classes to choose Because the LASSO vides many reliable resourc- helps by having workshops [email protected] = 1 point from. All participants will re- ceive a strongest cowboy t-shirt An initial assessment and and winners from each weight nutrition counseling must be class will get a prize. done within Sept. 4 to 14, be- An informational meeting is fore 5 p.m., and a closing as- set for Thurs., Sept. 20, at 7:30 RIDE TO VICTORY sessment must be finished be- p.m. To register or get more fore Nov. 30, at 5 p.m. If all the information, contact Akayla The story of OSU’s incredible 2011 football season required tasks aren’t completed, Hanzlicek at 405-744-5510. there will be a $50 bursar fee. As the new season begins, it’s not too late to purchase the Sign up is in the business of- [email protected] definitive record of last year’s Big 12 and championship team.

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News from OSU Communications ENROLLMENT UPDATE OSU continues to set enrollment records. The number of graduate students at OSU-Stillwater/Tulsa has reached an all-time high of 5,038. In OSU police utilize new addition, OSU-Stillwater has reached an all-time high with total enrollment of 23,679 and the freshman class is the largest in school and state his- tools for gameday safety tory! Current new student enrollment By Mason Waldvogel stands at 4,291. Final enrollment num- bers will be available at a later date. Oklahoma State University takes ning for gameday begins months in been made. OSU Police recently great pride in being one of the safest advance of kickoff, according to OSU received two portable Skywatch campuses. The safety and security Police Chief Mike Robinson. watchtowers that can be lifted of students, staff, and visitors is a The department has 31 full-time to a height of 20 feet above the top priority of the university and the officers, but due to the increase in plaza and tailgating tents. The hydrau- officers and police will be monitor- number one priority of the OSU Police population during home OSU football lically powered towers will be used to ing to ensure fans comply with the Department. games, officers from Stillwater and monitor crowds outside Boone Pickens current statewide burn ban. EHS One of the biggest challenges for other surrounding communities plus Stadium. and LifeNet representatives are also the department is the influx of fans additional law enforcement agencies With funding provided by the De- on hand to assist with any health or during a home football game. Plan- like the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, partment of Homeland FBI, and OSBI are utilized. Security, the police depart- To further secure the stadium ment also purchased three SOMETHING TO RAVE ABOUT: and campus, a command center security barricades that with representatives from across will be used to safely shut OSU has partnered with AT&T RAVE to the state and nation monitor the down Hall of Fame Av- notify the OSU community in the case of a facilities with over 100 cameras enue Previously, wooden life-threatening situation. in and around the stadium. barricades were used to “When we become aware of a secure the fans attending A voice and/or mobile text will be de- situation in a specific area, we can the block party and other ployed with information regarding the monitor that on video,” Robinson pregame festivities on the event and how people should proceed. said. He added, compared to north side of the stadium. most of the Big 12 counterparts, As a result of 9/11, To ensure you are signed up for Cowboy this system is more elaborate and venues the size of Boone The OSU police department held an exposition to demonstrate equip- Alerts go to http://safety.okstate.edu/ and more advanced. Pickens Stadium have ment and tools used by officers. Scan QR code to watch the video. click on Alert Sign-up. Other enhancements to tech- increased security in and nology and resources have also around the facility. OSU officials are on alert and in communica- injury issues. tion with the Department of Homeland “Ultimately this is about creating Security, the FBI Joint Terrorism Task- the best experience for football fans on force, Oklahoma Fusion Center before gameday, and that won’t be achieved On Campus... kickoff to secure the area and to monitor if we don’t ensure they have a safe information, Robinson said. environment in which to do that,” Severe weather and extreme tempera- Robinson said. „ORANGE TECH tures can dampen the overall experience For more information on game- OrangeTech will host its first ever ‘Nology Fest of the gameday atmosphere. Univer- day safety, including stadium and in the Student Union Atrium on Wednesday, sity officials are constantly monitoring tailgate guidelines, please visit http://okla.st/osusafety. Sept. 5 from 10 a.m. to 6p.m.. ‘Nology Fest is weather changes and forecasts from an on-site command post. In addition, an all-day tech exposition which will show- OSU’s environmental health and safety case a vendor fair with product discounts and giveaways, a series of educational seminars, and several tech-based competitions. For more information call 405-744-5237 or go to http://okla.st/nol0gY. OSU students sing in Italy OSU students Paige Martin and Mallory Turlington were selected to join 22 other talented young performers and composers for two weeks of contem- porary music study and performance in Cortona, Italy, recently. Martin, a junior vocal performance major and Turlington, a masters can- didate in vocal perfor- mance, collaborated in ƒKING JAMES multiple world-premiere Manifold Greatness tells the little-known performances of works story of the King James Bible—which marked composed specifically its 400th anniversary in 2011. The exhibit for the Cortona Sessions will be on display in the Peggy V. Helmerich for New Music. The stu- Browsing Room in the Edmon Low Library dents also studied with until Sept. 19. For more information call a faculty of contempo- 405-744-9101. rary music specialists, including OSU faculty members Dr. Michael Kirkendoll, assistant pro- fessor of piano, and Dr. Jeffrey Loeffert, assistant professor of saxophone. „TEDxOStateU The Cortona Sessions TEDxOStateU “IGNITE” will take for New Music has sup- place on Nov.1, in the Seretean ported the work of nearly Center Concert Hall. The event 70 young musicians, and will feature live speakers, TEDTalks has enjoyed the world OSU students and faculty taught and performed at the Cortona Ses- videos and musical performances. sions for New Music in Italy. The annual event brings together top premieres of over 100 young musicians to collaborate on world-premiere performances. Left Additional information will be new compositions since it to right, Mallory Turlington, Michael Kirkendoll, Paige Martin, and posted to TEDxOStateU.com. was founded three years Jeffrey Loeffert. Tickets will be available on the ago by Kirkendoll, who website, beginning Sept. 4. also serves as the artistic director. Faculty from the Cortona Sessions have visited OSU on several occasions, and will return to campus in February as part of the second annual OSU Festival of Contemporary Music. For more information about the Cortona Sessions go to www.cortonases- sions.com ASABE recognizes numerous OSU students and staff By deBra schlegel soil and water research areas. His presentation of research to build the Mikayla M. Marvin was named The American Society of Agri- unique approach of combining labora- knowledge base needed by engineers a finalist for the K.K. Barnes Stu- cultural and Biological Engineers tory, field experiments and modeling who design equipment, facilities, and dent Paper Award. Marvin was also recognized several Oklahoma State has assisted in solving agricultural processes for the sustainable operation recognized as an undergraduate University students and professors water quality of a biological system. engineering student for her paper at its annual international meeting. problems. Midgley was recognized for his on “Escherichia coli Transport to Biosystems and agricultural engi- A s s o c i a t e work on “Steambank Erosion and In- Subsurface Drains through Surface- neering graduate student Jessica J. Lay professor Mark stability Induced by Seepage: In-Situ Connected Macropores.” is the recipient of the 2012 Pharos of R. Wilkins re- Constant-Head Seepage Experiments.” The Undergraduate Project Poster Alexandria Global Learning Award in ceived the 2012 Al-Madhachi was recognized for his Competition, held during the annual recognition of her scholarly accomplish- Gale A. Hollo- project “Deriving Parameters of a Fun- international meeting, encourages ments and professionalism, outstand- way Professional damental Detachment Model Cohexive undergraduate students to interact ing leadership skills, humanitarian Development Soils from Flume and Jet Erosion Tests.” with industry, faculty and fellow service and dedication to her academic Award for early The AGCO National Student Design students by presenting an engineer- department and career involve- Competition’s purpose is to encourage ing project useful to agriculture. The to ASABE. ment and out- Mark Wilkins undergraduate participation in the 2012 Poster Competition participants Associate standing lead- design of useful agricultural engineer- included Peter Storm and Rebecca professor Garey ership contributions to the ASABE ing. The 2012 National Student Design Purvis of OSU. A. Fox is the Biological Engineering division and Competition finalists included two OSU The Association of Equipment recipient of the for service as a role model for pre- students. Scott Clark, a recent OSU Manufacturers Trophy Awards rec- 2012 A.W. Farrall professionals. graduate, and Eric Lam were recognized ognizes outstanding initiative and Young Educator In addition to teaching food and for their project “Automated Chemical accomplishment in ASABE student Award for his bioprocessing engineering classes Injection System N2 Line Solutions.” branch activities. OSU was recognized outstanding con- and advising graduate students in This competition provides experience under the Oklahoma Student Branch. tributions to fu- bioenergy, Wilkins conducts research in peer recognition and practice with Finally, the 2012 ASABE Fellows focused on methods to produce trans- design project execution. elected during the 2011-2012 Society garey Fox ture agricultural and biological portation fuels from cellulosic biomass. Clark also received the Roger R. Year, include OSU’s Glenn O. Brown, engineers through teaching, research, Finalists for the Boyd-Scott Graduate and Larua M. Yoerger Preprofessional Regents Professor of biosystems and and professional service. Research Award were OSU graduate Engineer of the Year Award in recogni- agricultural engineering, and Daniel Fox has created a collaborative students Taber Midgley and Abdul- tion of his outstanding promise. He is L. Thomas, professor and head of research atmosphere for his students Sahib Al-Madhachi. The award rec- now employed by John Deere Harvester the Department of Biosystems and investigating fundamental and applied ognizes excellence in the conduct and Works in East Moline, Illinois. Agricultural Engineering. http://news.okstate.edu