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As you read these lines, you are at a crossroads. This beginning follows a series of ends. You said goodbye far more than you wish you had to, but a stream of greetings is in your near future. You have so much excitement for what’s to come, but you will miss what you’re leaving behind. The time is finally here. You have put in almost two decades of work for this. The opportunity to study at one of the most prestigious universities in the nation. To stop your walk from class and take a deep breath as you look up at Edmon Low Library. To wave your hand from side to side after an Oklahoma State touchdown. To eat at Joe’s as you take in America’s Greatest Homecoming Celebration. To watch OSU wrestling, the greatest dynasty in history. So you have a choice.

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Moments such as meeting PGA golfer Rickie Fowler can happen at OSU football games.

Make these next four years the best years of your life, or take them for granted and waste your time, money and effort. When you choose not to go to class, you’re tossing that same time, money and effort aside. You’re failing to take advantage of the opportunities available to you.

The benefits of going to class will surprise you. For some of you, this is where your career will begin. For others, this will be where you will meet the love of your life. Maybe one day you’ll inspire your kids to go here. But if you don’t take

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advantage of the greatest opportunity of your life, an empty bank account will be the only thing you’ll get out of it. This is a place of learning, so don’t lose sight of that, but this is also a place of excitement and personal growth. The electricity in the air on a Saturday night in

Boone Pickens Stadium is something you will feel in your veins. You’ll paint your face and lose your voice. And that’s OK. Because you’ll do it again when basketball season starts. Feeling the bleachers shake beneath your feet in Gallagher-Iba Arena when a Cowboy hits a 3-pointer or elevates for a dunk will make you look at your surroundings to make sure you’re not the only one feeling it. Branch out, though. Don’t only go to class or football and basketball games. OSU is where you will find yourself. It sounds cliche, and it is, but it’s true. As you know by now, there are hundreds clubs on campus. There are intramurals for almost anything like canoe tug of war. There are club sports and fraternities and sororities. Just about anything you could ever dream of having, or achieving, is

possible at OSU, except a Target. The friends you made in high school will never be replaced, but the friends you make in college will never be forgotten. The memories you’ll make here will burst through your subconscious when “college” is said in conversation. Late nights at Boomer Lake, on top of parking garages, in your residence hall lounge, with the ones you learn to love. The point is, please don’t waste this. You are at OSU for reasons you know and reasons you will learn to know as you experience this place. We at the O’Colly look forward to the opportunity to serve as a guide, both today and as you go forward in your collegiate career. Take advantage of everything you can these next four years. Enjoy it. news@ocolly.com

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All you need to know about SGA S taff R epo rt s @ o c ol ly

You are about to be overloaded with information about clubs and organizations, but the Student Government Association might be most important. The Oklahoma State SGA controls thousands of your dollars, and it’s allotted among projects, programs, clubs and organizations on campus. Several bills have been passed such as no

hookahs or e-cigarettes on campus, which was passed in 2013; and block tuition, which has saved some of you and your families thousands of dollars. SGA does a lot of stuff that impacts your quality of life at OSU, so there are a handful of branches to delegate the duties. The SGA is also in charge of the Speakers Board, which has brought James Franco, Peyton Manning and

O’COLLY File Photo Oklahoma State Student Government Association meets every Wednesday in the Student Union and is in charge of a lot of events including voting for policies on campus.

Steve Wozniak in recent years. Like the U.S. Government, there is an execu-

tive branch, Supreme Court and Senate. There are also committees to spearhead some

of the more detailed projects and programs. None of that is to scare you off, though.

Students are the ones doing this, so you’re encouraged to get involved. Join a committee if you’re passionate about something or propose an idea at one of the SGA meetings; they meet every Wednesday night on the third floor of the Student Union. Find out more information by visiting osusga.okstate.edu or dropping by its office, 211 Student Union. news@ocolly.com

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Tradition s

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Be in the know on OSU traditions S taff R epo rt s @ o c ol ly

The Walk: About two hours before kickoff, Oklahoma State’s football team makes its way down Hester Street from the Atherton Hotel to Boone Pickens Stadium. Coach Mike Gundy, OSU’s marching band and spirit squad make their way to the stadium as they rally the crowd for the upcoming game. The players, rounding out The Walk, can give their final high-fives to the cheering fans lining the street before the game. Wave and Fight Songs: After a Cowboy touchdown or field goal, the band plays OSU’s Waving Song, during which fans in the crowd wave their hands from side to side. Similarly, fans rock up and down while clapping during OSU’s fight song, played several times during pregame festivities. Both customs create a visually appealing ripple effect in what is known as the “sea of orange.” The Walkaround: Part of America’s Greatest Homecoming Celebration, Walkaround gives students and alumni the opportunity to see the effort of OSU’s Greek life leading FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2016

up to homecoming. Fraternities and sororities pomp to design magnificent house decorations, putting them on display for Walkaround, the Friday evening before the homecoming football game. Pistol Pete: A staple at every football game, Pistol Pete is the leader of all things school spirit. When he’s not shaking hands or posing for pictures with fans on the field, Pistol Pete can be seen leading the crowd in its popular O-S-U chant. Using his golf cart as an escort to the middle of the field, Pistol Pete signals the start of the chant with a shot from his gun. Fans follow his lead, forming the three letters with their arms and ending with two hand-pistols. The Spirit Rider and Bullet: The OSU marching band’s own mascot consists of a black horse named Bullet and an accompanying spirit rider. During pregame performances and after a touchdown, Bullet gallops around the field while the spirit rider holds up an OSU flag. The Voice of the Cowboys, Larry Reece, readies the crowd for each run warning “Here comes Bullet.” Paddle People: The west end zone of

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Greek house decorations during homecoming Walkaround are a tradition at OSU.

Boone Pickens Stadium arguably holds the football team’s favorite group of fans and its opponents’ least. The Paddle People, as they are known, use wooden paddles during the game to increase the stadium’s noise by hitting them against the field’s sidewalls. Recent rule changes in the Big 12 have prohibited the Paddle People from hitting the walls while the ball is in play, but the rhythmic pounding of the paddles remains

a problem for visiting offenses. Alma Mater: What started as a football tradition is now a part of nearly all OSU athletic programs. After a Cowboy win, players gather arm-in-arm in front of fans to sing the alma mater. During football season, the team assembles in the northwest corner of the field to join fans as they sway back and forth. The tradition has also expanded to away games, where players accompany the fans

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even in opponents’ stadiums. Spirit Run: With the crowd counting down the final minutes of an OSU basketball game, the spirit squad makes a final attempt at rallying the fans. During the under-8:00 timeout in the second half, a member of the spirit squad runs around the upper level of Gallagher-Iba Arena carrying an OSU flag. As the flag and runner pass, fans stand and start clapping to the spirit band’s rendi-

tion of “William Tell Overture.” When the flag finally makes it to center court, the spirit squad member stands and waves the flag as the song ends. Dirty Curty: Cazzan’s Dirty Curty Hot Dog stand sets up near Fourth Street Wednesday-Saturday and is open from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. It’s customary for students venturing down The Strip to grab a scrumptious snack. The line will be long, but it’s worth it. Calf Fry: Each spring, thousands gather at the Tumbleweed Dancehall for three nights of beer and Red Dirt music. Some have dubbed it “Christmas for rednecks and cowboys.” With Stillwater’s roots in Red Dirt, the festival displays the essence of the town and attracts people from all over the region. The Calf Fry experience is one of a kind. Pancakes: Finals can be tough, but free pancakes make those long study sessions much better. Each semester, coaches and prominent university figures make an appearance behind the counter in the Student Union, flipping flapjacks for tired, hungry college students. Don’t miss out on the free stack. news@ocolly.com

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Where to go

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Maneuvering the Student Union S taff r epo rt s @ o c ol ly

The Oklahoma State Student Union is the largest in the nation, so it’s easy to get lost. The Union Store has plenty of OSU clothes, supplies, books for classes and electronics to start your year off right. The Union is home to almost every office you’ll need on campus such as Office of the Bursar, Financial Aid offices and others. But the most important part of the Union, of course, is the food. The Union is home to the most food choices on campus; it’s no wonder the Union is a hotspot hangout for hungry students in between classes. Although it seems like there’s a ton of food options, there’s something OSU newcomers should know about the Union. It’s always packed, espe-

cially around lunchtime. The best way to avoid the insanely long lines and the crowded tables, is to come at a random time. Avoid noon as much as possible. If you have 10 minutes between classes about noon, don’t try to get food. You’ll be late for class every time. UNION FOOD Baja Fresh Bread & Beyond Deli Caribou Coffee Chick-Fil-A Hot Dog Cart Jamba Juice Johnny Rockets Mambo Italiano Passport Red Earth Kitchen The Rancher’s Club Union Express Student Union Directory Basement: Allied Arts Bank SNB Basement Lounge Building Operations Cowboy Underground

O’COLLY File Photo The Oklahoma State Student Union, which is the largest in the world, is home to many different restaraunts and places to study. It is the central hub of the entire university.

Silver Clippers Student Union Activities Board (SUAB) Textbook Buybacks/Merchandise Returns Union Style Shop University & Community Federal Credit Union University College University Dining Services Admin Offices First Floor: The Atherton Hotel Bursar Office Scholarships & Financi-

alAid Student Union Dining Services Student Union Meeting & Conference Services The Ranchers Club University Store Second Floor: Campus Life Meeting Rooms Center for Ethical Leadership French Lounge International Students and Scholars

Leadership and Campus Life Office of Multicultural Affairs Sequoyah Room Student Union Ballroom Student Union Theater Study Abroad Undergraduate Admissions University College Advising Third Floor: Career Services Meal Plan Office

New Student Orientation & Enrollment Office of the Registrar Scholar Development & Recognition Student Conduct Education & Administration Student Disability Services Student Union Director’s Office Student Union/Dining Human Resources Student Union Marketing Union Board Room University Counseling Services Fourth Floor: Agricultural Conference Services Case Studies 1 & 2 Council Room Exhibit Rooms 1 & 2 Oklahoma Room Pioneer Room Starlight Terrace Varsity Room Veterans Lounge Writing Center

How to keep from getting stressed at school You survived the awful traffic on movein day, you survived moving all your possessions into a dorm room and you even survived finding food on your own. But as class begins and tests, assignments, papers and other responsibilities start to weigh down on you, survival may not look FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2016

so possible. So before you pack your bags to head home, check out these amazing programs Oklahoma State offers, free of charge, to all of its students. Work out: Anyone looking to stay in shape can burn a few calories while burning off stress. You don’t have to be in amazing shape

to work out either, just a simple walk can be a great way to clear your head and prepare for your next challenge. The Colvin Center is open 5:30 a.m. to midnight Monday through Friday, 8 a.m to 10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. Reboot Center: If working out doesn’t help, you can always

head to the Reboot Center in the Student Union. Open on weekdays from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., this is a place to learn how to manage stress in a high-tech environment that is centered on handing and relieving your stress. Get help: Still, stress can go beyond what

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you can handle on your own. If that happens, counselors are available to help with everything from homesickness and procrastination all the way to crisis intervention and depression. Normally, appointments are needed, but the counselors are willing to work around your schedule. Their services are located in

the Clark Center, and you can call them from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 918-293-4988. OSU is full of people who have experiences just like yours and that are willing to help. Don’t be afraid to ask for the help that you need. news@ocolly.com

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Studyin g

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Study habits for successful students S taff r epo rt s @ o c ol ly

Have fun, but don’t let your fun cloud why you are at Oklahoma State, or you won’t stay long. Every student’s main goal is to get a good education. That’s why you’re paying thousands of dollars each semester. And practicing good study habits are vital if you want those dollars to mean something. Studying can be hard, especially if you didn’t have to a lot in high school. But, like anything else, you can learn some great habits that will make life much easier. Group study: People are your most important resource, now and for the rest of your life. Get to know your classmates and study with them. Studying can be fun when you do it with

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Edmon Low Library has an abundance of isolated study zones in order to get away from the noises around campus.

friends. Comfort zone: When you do end up studying alone, find a nice spot that you enjoy being in and get cozy, somewhere

quiet that you can stay away from distractions. Force of habit: Set specific times for study and follow those times like

you would a steady job schedule. Try to study at the same time each day so it becomes habit, but don’t study too much at once. Your brain

needs time to process all the new information, and reviewing your notes another time will help you remember them better. Get it done: Start

with your most difficult assignment. Dreading it your entire study session won’t make the assignment go away, and you might as well get the biggest weight off your shoulders first. Set goals, such as a certain number of pages to read or pages of notes to take. Make it fun: Most importantly, try to make studying as enjoyable as possible. We all do things more often when we enjoy them. Find your own happy place, wherever that might be, and study, study, study.

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Places to study to get the grade you desire Don’t wait until the night before the exam to open those expensive textbooks. Get a jumpstart on the semester at these quiet spots around campus. The Edmon Low Library is open 24 hours Monday–Thursday. FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2016

The library closes at 10 p.m. Friday. Saturday, the library is open 9 a.m.-10 p.m. and opens at 9 a.m. Sunday. With four floors of numerous study spots, you’re bound to find a cozy place. The Student Union

offers an array of study spots. Students can find couches and tables on the second and fourth floors, where you can nap or study. The Writing Center on the fourth floor assists students with writing assignments at no charge.

Students can walk in or make an appointment at osuwritingcenter. okstate.edu. If you need to print in a hurry, consider skipping the long lines at the Student Union and the library. Classroom Building’s fourth-floor

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computer lab is almost always empty between classes. The LASSO Center offers free tutoring to any student needing assistance. LASSO provides tutoring for more than 350 courses. Students can make an

appointment online at lasso@okstate.edu or call 405-744-3309. Students will be charged $10 if they don’t show up within 15 minutes of their scheduled appointments. news@ocolly.com

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After exams, you might find yourself looking for a place to wine and dine with your classmates. Don’t go farther than Perkins Road because there are plenty of great places to eat and drink near campus. Closest to campus is The Strip, where you can fiesta with a margarita and taco from Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, two-step your way to a beer at Outlaws, hustle those pool sharks at J.R. Murphy’s and end the night with a fresh sandwich from Jimmy John’s, which by the way, delivers for free. Also, you could even fit a delicious hot dog from a stand called Dirty Curty into your tasty evening. The local standby for after the bars or any time is Shortcakes Diner on Boomer Road by Sonic. Open 24 hours, Shortcakes is a Stillwater staple. Really looking to step up your game? Head on down to Main Street where you will find Zannotti’s Wine Bar to quench your more intellectual thirst; Brooklyn’s Restaurant, a high-quality comfort food eatery FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2016

Buy 1 Sandwich Get 1 Free O’COLLY File Photo Shortcakes Diner is a hot place to go any time, day or night.

that serves $5 burgers Monday nights; Louie’s Bar and Grill for well-priced American food; and Finnegan’s Pub, a cozy bar that offers the biggest beer selection in Stillwater. Wait, is it the third Friday of the month? Better check out food truck Friday on Seventh and Main streets for a wide, made-toorder food selection and live music to enjoy. Still hungry or thirsty? Go sip on a cheap double special from Stonewall Tavern, enjoy a tasty dish from Thai Cafe tucked away on Husband Street, grab an Asian dish from Café 88 just by campus or scarf down a gyro at Nik-

ki’s Greek restaurant. If you are still looking for that taste of home, Stillwater offers some of your favorite chain restaurants including Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Chili’s and Texas Roadhouse. Last, but certainly not least, are the Stillwater originated Joe’s restaurants including Eskimo Joe’s, Mexico Joe’s and MoJo’s, all offering up a unique taste for the Stillwater sentimental customer. Do not think that eating on campus is your only option. This is not just a college town, so get out there and grab a taste of Stillwater.

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Food an d Exercise

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Where to get good eats On campus:

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Twenty Something: A convenience store that provides everything from snacks to toothpaste. Hours: Monday-Friday: 7 a.m.-1:30 a.m. Saturday-Sunday: 10 a.m.-1:30 a.m.

Gourmet Galley: Grab a gourmet sandwich, brick oven pizza or salad made to order. Hours: Monday-Thursday: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Union Express: A convenience store, Chick-Fil-A: The most which provides bapopular place to eat on sic snacks and an ice campus. If you don’t cream bar. have time to wait in Hours: Monday-Thurs- line during the lunch day: 7:30 a.m.-11 p.m. rush, avoid eating here. Friday: 7:30 a.m.-5 Hours: Monday-Thursp.m. day: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m.-4:30 Friday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. p.m. Sunday: noon-10 p.m. Red Earth Kitchen: Home-style meals featuring made in Oklahoma products. Hours: Monday-Friday: 7:30-10:30 a.m. Monday-Friday: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Which Wich: Build your own sandwich and grab a milkshake when they’re available. Hours: 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m., daily

Squawkers: Take care of all your chicken needs — wings, strips, fried and baked — and enjoy home-style sides. Hours: Monday-Thursday: 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday-Sunday:

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop: Within walking distance of campus, Fuzzy’s baja tacos and nachos make for tasty late night snacks. Where: 305 S. Washington St. Hours: Sunday-Thursday: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 10 a.m.- 2 a.m. Shortcakes Diner: Get comfort and breakfast foods any time of the day. Where: 219 N. Main St. Hours: Open 24 hours

Granny’s Kitchen: The go-to brunch restaurant with everything from biscuits and gravy to hamburgers. Where: 1006 S. Main St. Hours: Monday-Friday 6 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday: 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Pie Five Pizza Co.: Build your own pizza or create your own salad. Where: 611 N. Perkins Road. Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m., daily

What all there is to do at the Colvin Center The Colvin Center provides multiple ways to get fit, including indoor and outdoor pools, basketball courts, and a rockclimbing wall. The building also features an indoor track, two dance studios and a putting green along with cardio and weight training machines. The Colvin Annex, behind the Colvin Center, includes four additional multi-purpose basketball and volleyball courts. This fall, the Colvin is offering almost 30 FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2016

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The outdoor pool at the Colvin is a nice reprieve from the heat and features a whirpool, a Lazy River, three swimming lanes and bubble couches.

different intramural sports. Students can register for intramural sports at idp.okstate. edu.

Oklahoma State offers more than 100 group fitness classes at the Colvin Center, Seretean Wellness Center

and the Student Union. Classes at the Colvin range from yoga to kickboxing and are free to students. Class

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schedules can be found at wellness.okstate.edu/ fitness/schedules. Students needing extra motivation and assis-

tance to achieve their fitness goals can hire a personal trainer at a discounted rate. Forms news@ocolly.com

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OSU’s biggest faces and places

Mike Gundy: Oklahoma State football coach, 94-47 record in 11 seasons at the helm, including the 2011 Big 12 title; former OSU quarterback, 1986-89

Brad Underwood: OSU men’s basketball coach; in his first season as coach at OSU; coached Stephen F. Austin for three years and earned an NCAA Tournament berth each year; played at Kansas State from 1984-86

John Smith: OSU wrestling coach; the 13-time Big 12 Coach of the Year coach has brought OSU five national championships; former OSU wrestler, 1984-1988, and Olympian, winning two NCAA championships and Olympic gold medals each

Boone Pickens Stadium: Home of OSU’s football team since 1919; named for OSU donor Boone Pickens; re-dedicated in 2009 after major renovations; formerly Lewis Field; on south side of Hall of Fame Avenue

Gallagher-Iba Arena: Home of OSU’s basketball and wrestling teams since 1938; named for former OSU wrestling coach Ed Gallagher and basketball and baseball coach Henry Iba; connected to Boone Pickens Stadium

Allie P. Reynolds Stadium: Home of OSU’s baseball team; named for OSU baseball player and six-time World Series champion Allie P. Reynolds; on Knoblock Street on north side of Hall of Fame Avenue

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Greek Life

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Greeks offer variety of events S ta ff R epo rts @ocol ly

The opportunities and activities for new Greek Life students are only beginning. The rest of the semester may not be able to match the sheer excitement and bliss of bid day but there are a number of fun and important events that students should be aware of. Coke date crazy: Almost immediately the long standing tradition of Coke dates, where members of a sorority and fraternity pledge class are paired off at random, will continue to attempt to help new students expand their social circles. To prepare, guys pick up a “Barn Card” so all those frequent trips pay off and, if necessary, think of a few questions in advance to help keep conversation moving if it stalls. Nothing is worse than awkward silence with a complete stranger. Don’t put away those resumes yet: Greek organizations look great on a resume, but even in the first semester of freshman year there are plenty of chances to get ahead of the curve. Applications for Freshman Representative Council, Junior Greek Life and others will soon be available. These organizations FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2016

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Oklahoma State’s Greek Life is chock-full of events and activities year-round to encourage meeting others such as this watermelon smashing in 2015.

are a great way to meet other aspiring leaders at OSU and typically serve as feeders to their bigger cousins: Panhellenic Council, Interfraternity Council and Student Government Association. Put on your dancing shoes: Freshman Follies is a competition where participants write, choreograph and perform 10-min-

ute mini musicals. Fraternity and sorority pairings often hold tryouts for Follies in the first few weeks of school, and it can be frightening for those who never engaged in the performing arts in high school. However, after going through the experience, many discover talents and passions they never knew they had.

Pomp till you drop: Although the aforementioned items are largely optional, one major obligation for many in Greek Life is their participation in the enormous annual homecoming celebration and competition. Usually, chapters require a set number of hours per week dedicated to gluing little pieces of tissue paper

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to chicken wire. Some students dread the monotonous activity, but by spacing hours throughout the week and not procrastinating until Sunday, the impact of those hours can be minimized. Find your philanthropy: The greatest legacy of fraternity and sororities is their commitment to giving back to the OSU and

Stillwater Community, and these efforts encompass an enormous array of charities and service organizations. The key for students is finding one that aligns with their concerns or interests to get as much enjoyment out of the act as the recipients do the service. news@ocolly.com

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Daily Horoscope By Nancy Black Tribune Content Agency Today’s Birthday (08/22/16). You have the Midas touch for the next two years. Invest wisely and with discipline, especially in home and family. Personal breakthroughs this autumn lead to a turning point in a partnership. New directions in your inner reflections next spring lead to unimagined sweetness in your relationship. Move to the next level. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) -- Today is an 8 -- There’s plenty of work over this next month under the Virgo Sun. You’re in the mood for powerful productivity; it’s especially profitable today and tomorrow. Community surprises inspire action. Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is an 8 -- You’re especially confident today and tomorrow. Love, fun and passion bubble up for the next month, with the Sun in Virgo. Get wildly creative, and expect messes. Slow to avoid accidents. Clean up after yourself. Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is a 6 -- Rest and recuperate today and tomorrow. If emotions bubble up, release them. Get into a month of domestic renewal, with the Sun in Virgo. Stumble upon a rare treasure. Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Teamwork wins, today and tomorrow. For the next month, you learn quickly. Write your discoveries. You’re especially gifted with words. Develop a new market. Invest in home and family. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Accept leadership over the next two days in a whirl of career revelations. An unusual yet fascinating option appears. This next month could get quite profitable. Expand your network. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Study or travel today and tomorrow. You’re the star this month, with the Sun in your sign. Visit someone who sparks your creativity. Find an answer in a dream. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Get practical with shared finances today and tomorrow. Peacefulness fosters productivity and creativity over the next month. Organize and give away unnecessary stuff. Discover a brilliant but unusual solution. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is an 8 -- Partnership makes a difference over the next two days. You’re more involved with friends, the public and community activities this month. Contribute to a good cause. Your quick action draws praise. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is an 8 -- Profit from excellent service over the next two days. A career opportunity unfolds over the next month, with the Virgo Sun. Anticipate a challenge. Important people are watching. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is a 7 -- You’re especially lucky in love today and tomorrow. Listen for hidden elements and secret revelations. Travel and study opportunities abound this month with the Virgo Sun. Prepare an excellent adventure. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is an 8 -- Grow your shared accounts over the next month, with the Sun in Virgo. Raise the organization level. Collaborate with your partner. Make household decisions today and tomorrow. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Take a leap of faith. Your partnership flourishes over the next month under the Virgo Sun. Your communications flow with ease today and tomorrow. You’re especially persuasive.

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