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The true story of Shortcakes on a Saturday night entertainment I The O’Colly sent a pair of reporters to Shortcakes Diner, the driest bar in Stillwater, on a Saturday night. They took in the food, the atmosphere and the customers during an all-night experience.

Drinking a coffee, he listened to Snoop Dogg’s “The Next Episode” for a while before he started to talk about one of the many topics you hear in Shortcakes on any given night: politics. The man at the counter was specifically interested in communism and spoke his mind. Shortcakes is not biased in its shop talk as I’ve heard speak of Republicans, Democrats and now Communists on my trips there. One time, I even heard a group of elderly coffee drinkers talking about Hillary Clinton, in a good way. Only at Shortcakes could you hear white-haired old men in Oklahoma discussing political

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*Editor’s note: People are always talking about Shortcakes Diner. The O’Colly wanted to see what all the hype was about. We sent two reporters there to give you a taste of eight hours at Shortcakes beginning at 8 p.m. Saturday.

didn’t need convincing. To sit in Shortcakes Diner for a night writing about what happens is one of the best things for which I could get paid. To me, Shortcakes is one of the greatest parts of Stillwater, and being someone who’s there on a regular basis, it sounded like a great idea for a story. Fellow staffer Hayden Barber and I showed up Saturday night with barren stomachs and held on for the ride. Here’s the true story of a night at Shortcakes. FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2016

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zach furman/O’COLLY Shortcakes Diner waitress Valerie Scott speaks to a customer at the diner’s counter. Two O’Colly reporters spent their Saturday night in the diner for eight hours, keeping track of the food and atmosphere.

8 p.m. — The steak and the waffle

I walked through the doors of the red-roofed diner nestled between Walgreens and Sonic on Main Street and sat in a booth near the back. Minutes later, Hayden arrived with a loaded backpack and sat across from me. It was time. As our waitress came over to take our drink order, Hayden told her what the plan was, and she didn’t seem to mind at all. She even mentioned some regulars who’ve stayed for five

hours straight some days. There’s a reason Shortcakes doesn’t have music playing or Wi-Fi. It doesn’t need it to be an entertaining or memorable place. We got our first meal. I had the chicken-fried steak,and Hayden had the waffle.

9 p.m. — Let’s talk politics

The next hour revealed two customers who represented some colorful types you see in Shortcakes. The first, a ponytailed man OCOLLY.COM

sat behind Hayden and I and spent an hour reading the Tulsa World cover to cover. He then commenced to pull out a clipboard clasping a stack of crossword puzzles of days gone by. The man took out the new crossword from his paper and after maybe five different smoke breaks, finished it, paid his tab and left. The other man sat at the bar wearing a 1990s era Dallas Cowboys jacket and camo beanie.

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cov e r s to ry learn a little about the place and the crew. Depending on the night, the Shortcakes’ squad fluctuates in size, and 10:30-midnight — The guy in Saturday night, it was five souls on the graveyard shift the purple shirt from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., but The next hour and a half passed by without much no- graveyard is a misnomer. The only two workers tice. Our waitress, Valerie, told Hayden and I we better names we know are: Valerie from Ft. Smith, Arkansas, move to the counter so we and owner of 11 body didn’t take up too much piercings and three tattoos, space whenever the bar and Christina, daughter of crowd arrived. About that the establishment’s original time, some O’Colly colowners. leagues stumbled through Our cook, when asked his the door looking for action, name, only had this to say: adventure and, of course, “I’m the guy in the purple damn good food. As we sat up on the coun- shirt. No name and please no pictures.” ter, we got to As the clock struck midnight, a man on Snapchat strongly recommended the patty melt and cheese tots. Hayden and I obliged him, and Valerie told us we had to try the made-from-scratch ranch dressing. “It’s not the endall, be-all of ranch dressings, but it’s pretty damn good,” she said. When we got our food, Hayden and I argued over which HAT was the best way C P A N S LLY

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to eat the dressing. I smothered the tots in it while Hayden preferred to dip it. Each method had its benefits.

1-3 a.m. — The hipster and the cowboy

This is where Shortcakes goes from mythical place to legend. Shortly after Hayden and I finished ranking the Star Wars movies, he lay in a booth to rest for a while. He soon had to vacate as headlights filled the windows and many red-eyed patrons flocked into the undersized diner. One could say the Shortcakes light in the distance is a sort of attraction to people getting done dancing to “New York, New York” at J.R. Murphy’s. It is the closest 24-hour eatery, discounting McDonald’s, to The Strip. One guy coming in said, “These prices are so reasonable, though.” The bars might be where people meet, but Shortcakes is where they connect. In the two tables in the back, where 10 people crammed into the corner, sitting sideby-side was the ultimate hipster and the down-home country boy. The hipster, with gages

in his ears and with his hair greased back, was cracking jokes with the country boy in cowboy boots and a plaid, button-down shirt. The pancakes brought them closer. As I sat, I noticed that each table had its own special history. A table where a former basketball player sat on this night was the same table where a guy known as “The Wizard” sketches some mornings.

One person paid for a ticket he found on the floor, assuming it was his. Some of the regulars hugged the waitresses on their way out, saying they would see them again. Nearing 4 a.m., the diner was empty again. As we walked out, the coffee drinkers started to appear, driving up in their old pickup trucks. At Shortcakes, there is no down

time, only short breaks between different groups of people. ENTERTAINMENT.ED@ocolly.com

3-4 a.m. — The winning ticket

The crowd petered out, and as they got to the register to pay, their drunken minds were forced to recall what they ate.

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Opinion: Shortcakes always good for a long, fascinating night

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Drunken stupors. Cursing. Screaming. Storied Stillwater residents with crosswords and cowboy hats. Bizarre hair colors. Piercings, ponytails and tattoos. Fraternity brothers, sorority sisters and

the best cheap food in Payne County. Shortcakes Diner is the most interesting place I’ve ever stumbled upon. When Jordan Bishop and I decided to spend eight straight hours at Stillwater’s driest bar, we knew we’d be in for a long, fascinating night. We were right. I honestly recommend this place for any occasion: a night after The Strip, a Christmas Day dinner or a nice family breakfast. Shortcakes is a 24-hour diner that’s motto tells it all. The best food on a dime.

Served all the time. “We’re not five-star dining or anything like that, obviously,” Shortcakes waitress Valerie Scott said. “You know, greasy spoon, mom-and-pop, hole-in-the-wall joint. What we do, we do really well.” She couldn’t be more right. And it’s been the same way for decades. Glenn and Gayla Higgins bought the hole-in-the-wall restaurant in 1984, and they passed the business down to their daughter Christina Patterson, who runs the gem today. Patterson was 8 when her parents introduced her to the

restaurant. It’s all she’s ever known. Minus a few minor tweaks, everything is the same. The food. The décor. The atmosphere. The service. It’s not for the faint of heart, though. If you get easily offended, Shortcakes isn’t for you. The employees are absolutely out of the box, and they know it. They speak with their clientele throughout the meal. They’ll curse with and at you, share social and political views with you, but most importantly, they’ll serve you the best tasting, affordable cuisine you’ll ever buy. It’s awesome.

That’s not to say that you can’t make a bad decision, to be fair, so I’ll keep it real with you on what you should get. Jordan and I tried a couple of things, but the cheeseburger, patty melt, chicken-fried steak, cheese tots (with their homemade ranch) and the breakfast food are fantastic. Breakfast is served 24/7 with no stipulations. T-shirts are for sale. Memories are aplenty. Shortcakes is at 219 N. Main St. Go there. Go there tonight. Go there now. ENTERTAINMENT.ED@ocolly.com

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Man fights, pulls knife on police in Wal-Mart BY st etso n payn e n ews ed itor

Stillwater Police arrested a Tryon man Jan. 16 in the Perkins Road roberts Wal-Mart after a shoplifting-in-progress call. Chad Everett Roberts, 30, was arrested for petit larceny, assault with a deadly weapon on a police officer, resisting arrest, presenting another’s identification to mislead a police officer and possession of a controlled dangerous substance (methamphetamine). Officers responded to the store just before 7:30 p.m. after employees reported Roberts had concealed items

inside his jacket, including a large bowie knife, according to a press release. Two officers contacted Roberts and could see tools under the man’s jacket. Roberts reportedly tried to reach inside his jacket and officers tried to hold him still. As an officer removed a tool from Roberts’ pocket, the man tried to break free and run, according to a press release. In the ensuing struggle as officers tried to arrest Roberts, he ended up on his stomach with officers on both sides trying to restrain his hands. With Roberts’ hands underneath him, he reportedly pulled out the bowie knife and tried to stab backward toward the officers, according to a press

release. Officers were able to restrain Roberts’ hands and ordered him “numerous” times to drop the knife. He then reportedly refused to comply and officers weren’t able to take the knife away and still keep Roberts’ under control. After a fight, officers were able to take the knife away and used a Taser to incapacitate Roberts, according to a press release. Neither officer was injured in the struggle, but Roberts had a small cut on his thumb. Roberts was taken to the Stillwater Medical Center emergency room for evaluation and treatment. Roberts was later transported to the Stillwater jail.

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Oklahoma State students hoping to hear Leigh Anne Tuohy speak Thursday were blindsided. OSU announced Thursday afternoon that Tuohy’s speech in GallagherIba Arena was canceled because of inclement FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2016

weather in Memphis, Tennessee. Touhy is best known as the adoptive mother of NFL offensive lineman Michael Oher. Their relationship was the subject of the book and movie “The Blind Side.” Touchy, who apologized to OSU over social media, was scheduled to speak at 7 p.m. Thursday in GIA. OSU Speakers Board announced Tuohy as the spring semester speaker in November. Kyle Lake, OSU Speakers Board chairman, said the board will try to reschedule Tuohy, but he didn’t know when

it would be because the board needs to coordinate with OSU Athletics. “We have to check with both basketball teams as well as wrestling,” Lake said, “But if we find a date that works for all parties, then we would be interested in a reschedule. At this time we don’t have an estimate.” Because Tuohy had to cancel, Speakers Board won’t have to pay Tuohy’s $35,000 speaking fee until she after speaks on campus pending a rescheduling. news@ocolly.com

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GEOLOGY STUDENTS TRAVEL TO MALAWI TO STUDY TECTONIC RIFTS Dawson said sometimes he didn’t have a shower, and if he did, there was only cold water available. Other problems included the electricity going on and off and waiting days to get Internet connectivity. Other students included undergraduates Tiara From left: Tiara Johnson, Midwest City; Sam Dawson, Davidson, North Carolina; Courtney Hall, Broken Arrow; Johnson, from Midwest and Bryan Clappe, Chelsea. City; Bryan Clappe, from By Matt Cohlmia Chelsea; and Courtney Hall, from Broken Arrow. Clappe has international program for its students, Thanks to a 2014 grant from the since enrolled in the graduate program. sending a total of 12 students in groups National Science Foundation, Dr. Estella This international opportunity will help of four for the past three years. The trips Atekwana, geology department head, make the students more competitive allow the students to collect geological and Dr. Daniel Laó-Dávila, a geology for job opportunities after graduation, data and gain cultural experience outside professor, were able to take four according to Atekwana. of the university. students to Karonga, Malawi, to explore “It was a win-win experience,” she the East African Rift that extends for “The last thing I was expecting was said. “Students can do research from the thousands of miles along the continent’s a culture shock,” said Sam Dawson, a beginning of a rift and learn a lot. They edge bounded by the Indian Ocean. graduate student from Davidson, North don’t just learn about the science, but Carolina. “Seeing what life was like in a “People don’t know what rifts are,” what it takes to collect it, to learn new developing country was eye opening. Atekwana said. “There used to be cultures, meet new people. Students The people are so happy. I saw some one big continent, called Pangea; it’s need to be competitive in the global because of rifts that the continents broke kids playing with simple toys for hours economy. This gives them the advantage on end.” apart. Malawi has a young rift system because they’ve now been there and and is the go-to place to study the entire Some of the struggles the group done that.” rift process.” had throughout the trip included living In previous years, the geology conditions and Internet connectivity. The grant allowed the Boone Pickens department has led trips to Zambia and The hotel they stayed at cost $6 a night. School of Geology to create an is looking into more places in the future,

In an effort to better serve students and employers, OSU Career Services is expanding the OSU Career Fair to two days.

including Uganda and Ethiopia. But LaóDávila says there are other places in the U.S. that can be explored as well. But the trip wasn’t all work and no play. The group took trips to see different national parks in Malawi, including the Nyika National Park, a major tourist destination for the country. The group also toured the Cultural and Museum Center Karonga as well as going on safari rides. “I woke up the next morning to see zebras out of my window,” Dawson said. “So that was pretty cool. I enjoyed getting to learn more about the geologic and cultural history at the museum as well. And there were so many beautiful sites to see.” In the end, the experience was one that Atekwana believes changed the students’ lives. She said it showed them how people get by with a tenth of what Americans have and to learn how to get good scientific data from it. The students reported on their trip at the American Geophysical Union’s 2015 Fall Meeting December 14-18, where 24,000 attendees met to present research and discover more about the latest happenings in their fields. For more about the Boone Pickens School of Geology, visit geology.okstate.edu.

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Smith’s son to make home debut, OSU looks to end Missouri’s streak

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The Smith family created a legacy inside Gallagher-Iba Arena. It’s Joe’s turn. Joe Smith watched his father, John Smith, create a wrestling dynasty at Oklahoma State. Joe witnessed his father guide the Cowboys to four straight national titles during his lifetime. He heard stories about his family members claiming 16 combined NCAA National Championships as Pokes. “That’s something to be really excited about,” Joe said. “I’m starting a new career, and this is just the beginning of it, so it’s really exciting.” Joe made his collegiate debut after his redshirt was pulled

Chris Perry/Twitter Joe Smith, left, stands with Luke Smith after a match in 2015.

o’cOLLY FILE PHOTO WrestlingcoachJohnSmithwatchesadualagainstClariononFeb.13,2015.HissonJoewillbewrestlingforhiminthe dual against Missouri as his home debut. Joe wrestled in the dual against West Virginia on Jan. 15.

Jan. 15 against West Virginia. He handled 13th-ranked Dylan Cottrell 11-4. Two days later, he beat Pittsburgh’s Ronnie Garbinsky by the same score. After two varsity road bouts, Joe carries a perfect record and No. 7 ranking as a freshman.

I got to watch those older guys workout and have somebody to look up to since I was a kid. I know that I’m right there where they were, so it’s really cool to think about.” Joe Smith

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Friday night, Joe will make his home debut against No. 4 Missouri. “It’ll be a great day,” John said. “It’ll be a great day for not only him, but for, of course, his father and definitely his mother.” GIA is home for Joe. He explored the hallways as a kid. He watched his father turn high school recruits into champions in the wrestling room. When he got older, he practiced with his future teammates. He anticipated the moment of being a member of the OSU wrestling team. The moment is here. “I got to watch those older guys workout and have someOCOLLY.COM

body to look up to since I was a kid,” Joe said. “It’s different now. It’s really cool. I know that I’m right there where they were, so it’s really cool to think about. I’m really excited now that I’m in the room, and I’m starting for the team. You really feel like you’re a part of the team now because you’re benefitting to a NCAA championship hopefully.” Joe will take on Missouri’s Le’Roy Barnes in his home debut. The Smith family will flock GIA to witness Joe’s debut and see if the Cowboys can end Missouri’s 37-dual win streak. OSU is the last team to beat the Tigers, defeating them on Feb. 7, 2014, in GIA. The

Cowboys have been a victim to Missouri’s win streak once since it started. OSU fell to the Tigers 22-10 last season on the road, but the Cowboys are 21-2 against Missouri in Stillwater. “Coming in here, we’ve been known for our own streaks,” John said. “It should be something that’s a little extra motivation to perform at high level. You just hope you don’t need things to get yourself up. This is something that you would like to stop here at Gallagher-Iba Arena.” SPORTS@ocolly.com

Upcoming: Wrestling Match Who: Oklahoma State vs. Missouri When: 7 p.m. Friday Where: Gallagher- Iba Arena Radio: Cowboy Radio Network Stream: flowrestling.org

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Evans’ confidence growing as Cowboys head to Manhattan

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Jawun Evans likes to trash talk. If Evans makes one of those head-turning passes that he is prone to in Oklahoma State’s practice, he’ll be sure to let everyone know. “Man, that was a good pass,” he’ll say. It’s a far cry from the demure freshman who stepped on campus in the summer. With each game, Evans seems to exude more confidence. “He’s coming into his own,” forward Leyton Hammonds said. “… He’s going to be a really great player once it’s all said and done.” If there’s anyone on the Cowboys’ roster who has earned the right to do a little trash talking, it’s Evans. The freshman is averaging 22.3 points, 6.3 rebounds and 6.5 assists over his past four games. He also leads Big 12 freshmen in scoring and assists. His 42 points against Oklahoma set an OSU freshman record. After Evans scored 22 points in the Cowboys’ 86-67 thrashing of No. 3 Kansas on Tuesday, students rushed the court. He reveled in the crowd, riding FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2016

atop the shoulders of some lucky few. His play that night – and lately – did not resemble that of a freshman, but a veteran playing the game for the 100th time in an OSU uniform. “There’s not many guards in today’s game, period, that make right decisions as far as when to pass, when to score, things like that, and have a great feel and understanding of the game from the point guard position,” coach Travis Ford said. “He has that as well as any point guard I’ve seen.” As OSU (10-8 overall, 2-4 Big 12) travels to Manhattan, Kansas, this weekend to face Kansas State at 5 p.m. Saturday, it will look to push the pace. Evans will be at the forefront of that, Ford said. “I really like the sound of that,” Evans said. “That means we can get the ball out and push more to these games. We’ve actually been doing that a lot these past few games. We’re just going to keep doing what we’ve been doing.” The Cowboys hope that some aspects from Tuesday’s game carry into Saturday’s matchup. But Ford doesn’t want his team to dwell too much on beating Kansas. “You obviously don’t want to spend a lot of time talking about that game,” he said. “But you want your team to understand what made them successful. You’ve got to talk about that. But also you’ve got to make sure that they understand what’s next. Whether it’s the next opponent, whether it’s the next play, you’ve got to make sure you’re living in the present

KURT STEISS/O’COLLY Oklahoma State freshman point guard Jawun Evans, left, stands with forward Leyton Hammonds during the Cowboys’ 86-67 victory against Kansas on Tuesday. Evans scored 22 points with eight assists for OSU.

and not the past.” K-State has struggled this season in Big 12 play. Wesley Iwundu, who is averaging 12.7 points per contest, leads the Wildcats. Ford said K-State (11-7, 1-5) is a better team than its record indicates. “They’re still very physical defensively; they’re going to get after you,” Ford said. “Playing a little bit faster. They’re playing faster. They’re not afraid to fast break and take some quick shots and knock some shots down. (They’re) running a lot of plays now where it used to be mostly all motion. “They’re running some quick-hitters at you and some different plays at you. What I’ve been most impressed about OCOLLY.COM

is the chemistry of their team. They’re all trying to win and there’s no egos on their team, and they play very, very hard. Very hard.” OSU is comfortable placing the ball in Evans’ hands. As he continues to score, teams base their game plans around him, which means more opportunities for his teammates. “Everyone knows he can facilitate the ball at an extreme rate, so him scoring the ball like he is now, it’s making it easier for other guys on the team to get open,” Hammonds said. “… You can just cut backdoor and Jawun’s going to find you.” The Cowboys know they’re a better team because of that.

“I feel like it’s an honor just to play with a guy like that,” Hammonds said. “He’s a great basketball player and a great person. I’m blessed.” SPORTS@ocolly.com

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36 Chili rating unit 37 “Stand” opposite 38 Exploit 39 Bygone telecom co. 40 Coastal flier 43 Barely runs? 45 Ski bumps 46 “Allow me” 47 Discouraging words from an auto mechanic

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cl a ss ifieds JUNE 1ST RENTALS STILLWATER PROPERTY 633 N. HUSBAND (405) 743-2126 ONE BEDROOMS OLD TOWNE VILLAGE 1523 W. MCMURTRY RD BRAND NEW STUDIO UNITS ALL BILLS PAID-FENCED YARD 40” TV & WASHER/DRYER INCL GRANITE-4 MILES TO OSU VERY PRIVATE-COUNTRY SETTING $595 PER MONTH-PETS NEGOTIABLE CREEKSIDE CONDOS 1405 W. MCMURTRY RD BRAND NEW CONDO STYLE UNITS ALL ELECTRIC-WATER/TRASH PAID FENCED YARD-WASHER/DRYER INCLUDED GRANITE-4 MILES TO OSU VERY PRIVATE-COUNTRY SETTING $620 PER MONTH-PETS NEGOTIABLE LOGWOOD APARTMENTS 716 N. HUSBAND CLOSE TO CAMPUS-ALL ELECTRIC WALK IN CLOSETS-NO W/D LARGE OPEN LAYOUTS $450 PER MONTH KAY-DEE APARTMENTS 1315 W. 3RD VERY CLOSE TO CAMPUS WALK IN CLOSET-ALL ELECTRIC NO W/D-PAID WATER $550 PER MONTH 240 S. LEWIS VERY LARGE UNIT-WALK IN CLOSETS WASHER/DRYER INCLUDED 5 BLOCKS TO OSU CAMPUS TOTAL ELECTRIC-PD WATER/LAWN $600 PER MONTH 5604 N. JARDOT LOFT STYLE HOME-2 ACRES SMALL POND-VERY PRIVATE PD WATER/LAWN CARE $675 PER MONTH

1806 S. SHALAMAR 1-CAR GARAGE WEST STILLWATER NEWER PAINT/CARPET PETS OK-W/D HOOKUPS $675 PER MONTH

FOX RUN APARTMENTS 127 N. DUCK TOTAL ELECTRIC-WOOD FLOORS ONSITE LAUNDRY-PAID WATER VERY CLOSE TO CAMPUS $500 PER MONTH

1203 W. 9TH WINDOW AIR/WALL HEAT PETS OK-W/D INCLUDED LESS THAN 1 MILE TO OSU $600 PER MONTH

WEST MAPLE APARTMENTS 124 W. MAPLE ALL ELEC-COVERED PARKING VERY CLOSE TO CAMPUS NO W/D-LARGE LIVING AREA $520 PER MONTH BRADFORD COURT APARTMENTS 304 S. JEFFERSON VERY CLOSE TO OSU/STRIP ALL ELECTRIC-NEW PAINT/CARPET SMALL BUT VERY EFFICIENT $580 PER MONTH

1018 E. ELM 2-FULL BATHS/COVERED PARKING 2 LIVING AREAS-FENCED YARD CENTRALLY LOCATED-NEAR PARK 1 MILE TO OSU-PETS OK $1050 PER MONTH

TERRACE TOWNHOMES 818 N. HUSBAND 2-STORY LAYOUTS & FLATS CLOSE TO OSU-ALL ELECTRIC PETS NEGOTIABLE-NO W/D 2 BATH UNIT OPTIONAL $580 PER MONTH

106 S. KINGS TONS OF RENOVATIONS HARDWOOD FLOORS-1 FULL BATH FENCED YARD-PETS NEGOTIABLE EXTREMELY CLOSE TO CAMPUS $1200 PER MONTH 841 W. KNAPP 1 MILE TO OSU CAMPUS 1 BATHROOM-W/D HOOKUPS HARDWOOD FLOORS $875 PER MONTH

YELLOWROCK APARTMENTS 308 N. HUSBAND ALL ELECTRIC-VERY CLOSE TO OSU WALK IN CLOSETS-LARGE OPEN LAYOUT NEW PAINT/CARPET-NO W/D $620 PER MONTH NORTH MAIN DUPLEXES 100 N. HARTMAN 1 MILE TO OSU-LAWN CARE INCL VERY NICE AND PRIVATE PETS NEGOTIABLE-W/D HOOKUPS 1-CAR GARAGE $675 PER MONTH

TWO BEDROOMS LAKEVIEW APARTMENTS 2209 N. MONROE CLOSE TO BOOMER LAKE ALL ELECTRIC-LARGE LAYOUT WALK IN CLOSETS-NO W/D $460 PER MONTH

601 E. MAPLE SMALLER HOME-REMODELED NEW PAINT/CARPET-1 MILE TO OSU CENTRALLY LOCATED-1 CAR GARAGE W/D HOOKUPS-NO DW $600 PER MONTH

LOGWOOD APARTMENTS 716 N. HUSBAND ALL ELECTRIC-CLOSE TO CAMPUS NO W/D-RECENT UPDATES $470 PER MONTH

425 N. JARDOT 2 FULL BATHS-LARGE YARD PETS OK-1 MILE TO OSU HARDWOOD FLOORS $700 PER MONTH

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KAY-DEE APARTMENTS 1315 W. 3RD VERY CLOSE TO OSU/GREEK AREA ALL ELECTRIC-NEW PAINT/CARPET NO W/D-PETS NEGOTIABLE $620 PER MONTH

VILLA COURT APARTMENTS 1517 W. 4TH VERY CLOSE TO CAMPUS/GREEK 2 FULL BATHS-WASHER/DRYER INCL $850 PER MONTH

TYLER TEN APARTMENTS 1110 W. TYLER ALL ELEC-VERY CLOSE TO CAMPUS NO W/D-PETS NEGOTIABLE $460 PER MONTH

240 S. LEWIS UPSTAIRS DUPLEX UNIT WASHER/DRYER INCLUDED PAID WATER/LAWN CARE LESS THAN 1 MILE TO CAMPUS $620 PER MONTH

611 N. DUCK VERY CLOSE TO CAMPUS 1-CAR GARAGE-W/D HOOKUPS WOOD FLOORS-LARGE YARD $825 PER MONTH 2309 N. LAKEVIEW COURT 2.5 BATHROOMS-2 CAR GARAGE FENCED YARD-PETS OK 2 HEAT/AIR UNITS-HUGE LAYOUT $1050 PER MONTH 1410 E. 3RD 2-FULL BATHS 1CAR GARAGE COMPLETELY RENOVATED WOOD FLOORS-GRANITE $975 PER MONTH 711 HARTWOOD FENCED YARD-2 MILES TO OSU HARDWOOD FLOORS-PETS OK $825 PER MONTH

FOUR BEDROOMS

917 E. 8TH OLDER HOME-CENTRALLY LOCATED PETS OK-1.5 MILE TO OSU $675 PER MONTH

1103 N. LEWIS 3 FULL BATHS-2 FULL KITCHENS 1 MILE TO OSU-COUNTRY SETTING PAID WATER-WASHER/DRYER INCL LOTS OF SPACE-2 STORY HOUSE $1500 PER MONTH

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123 S. STALLARD HUGE YARD-PETS OK CENTRALLY LOCATED-W/D INCLUDED 1.5 MILES TO OSU-STORM SHELTER NEW PAINT/CARPET $1400 PER MONTH 236 S. LEWIS 3 FULL BATHS-1 MILE TO OSU NEW PAINT/CARPET-2 LIVING AREAS LARGE LAYOUT-LARGE BEDROOMS $1400 PER MONTH 4519 S. HUSBAND NICE DETACHED SHOP BUILDING 4 MILES TO OSU CAMPUS LARGE FENCED YARD-RURAL SETTING $1640 PER MONTH 202 N. MANNING 3 FULL BATHS-2 CAR GARAGE GRANITE COUNTERS-W/D INCLUDED PETS OK-STAINED CONCRETE FLRS NEWER CUSTOM HOME $1640 PER MONTH

FIVE BEDROOMS 6418 N. SEADOG WOOD FLOORS-4 MILES TO OSU 5 ACRES-OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS ROOM TO ROAM!!!!! $2050 PER MONTH 116 N. MANNING BRAND NEW CUSTOM HOME 1.5 MILES TO OSU-ALL ELECTRIC LARGE FLOORPLAN-W/D INCLUDED GRANITE COUNTERS-VERY NICE STAINED CONCRETE FLOORS 3 FULL BATHROOMS-CEILING FANS $2050 PER MONTH

SIX BEDROOMS 704 N. MANNING 3 FULL BATHS-TVS INCLUDED STAINED CONCRETE-GRANITE BRAND NEW HOUSE-ALL ELECTRIC 1 MILE TO OSU-PETS OK $2250 PER MONTH 102 S. PAYNE NEW CUSTOM HOME-3 FULL BATHS TVS INCLUDED IN BEDROOMS GRANITE COUNTERS-1 MILE TO OSU NEW PAINT/NEW CARPET WASHER/DRYER INCLUDED $2250 PER MONTH 9017 W. CEDAR CREST TRAIL FULL CUSTOM HOME-5 ACRES CUSTOM INGROUND POOL 3 FULL BATHS-STAINED CONCRETE FLOORS MUST SEE!! TOTAL ELECTRIC $2850 PER MONTH

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Today’s Birthday (01/22/16). Family business expands this year. Support your community. Divert an income surge after spring eclipses to savings. New frontiers beckon. Jupiter enters Libra next summer, favoring travels and studies over the next two years. Joint accounts grow after autumn eclipses. Put away funds for future adventures. Play together. 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 a 7 -- Write down what you want to accomplish. Get clear on the desired outcome. The team needs guidance. Get ahead of the eight ball. A friend has useful experience. Make a long-distance call and word gets out. Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is an 8 -- There’s more money coming in. Electrify your audience through action, not words. You’re in a glamorous spotlight. Public obligations interfere with private time. New possibilities stretch old boundaries. Track your spending. Hold on to what you have. Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is a 9 -- Travel beckons, but take care. Finish up all that stuff you said you’d have done by now. Don’t make wild promises, but go ahead and look into your idea. You could make someone’s dream come true. Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is a 9 -- Don’t fall for a nebulous scheme. Restate the obvious. New layers of meaning get revealed. Slow to avoid accidents. Keep accounts balanced. Group activities interfere with family time. Keep your sense of humor. Watch for surprises. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Listen carefully for what’s wanted and needed. It’s a good time to tell the truth. Others ask your advice. Speak respectfully and compassionately. Make a call you’ve been putting off. Reward yourself with a prize. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- New responsibilities lead to changes at home. Comfort a frustrated partner. Keep or reschedule your appointments. Replacements are required. Do the reading before making another investment. Accept the truth, even if you don’t like it. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 6 -- Provide comfort and support. Clean up messes, without complaining. Think things over carefully, given recent developments. The answer seems elusive. Don’t take things personally. Avoid emotional outbursts. Parting is such sweet sorrow. Let bygones be bygones. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 9 -- You tend to obsess over money now. Get clear on true facts before jumping to conclusions. Feelings may get hurt. Stick to your budget. Friends keep you headed in the right direction. Dreams reveal your true feelings. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is an 8 -- Listen first before advancing to avoid a communications breakdown. Follow your emotions as well as your intellect. Distractions can cause mistakes. Delegate to a perfectionist. Someone else enjoys what for you seems tedious or impossible. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is a 9 -- Negotiate a bargain. A private conference spells out the facts. Find what you need nearby, and check instructions. Disagree persuasively. Don’t harbor a misconception. What’s really important here? Make a list. Get terms in writing. Judge not. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is a 7 -- Seek professional assistance with a project. Don’t make assumptions. Go straight to the source to find out. Stay out of someone else’s argument. Put your back into work, and crank out the profits. Set high standards. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is a 7 -- There are changes going on at the top, and a communications breakdown is possible. When in doubt about what to say, stick to the truth. Your view is only part of the picture. Keep your patience.

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