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‘THE VOICE’ RIDES AGAIN

A month after being declared cancer free, Larry Reece is getting back on the mic.

september 9, 2015

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They call him ‘the voice’: Larry Reece back in the saddle

SPORTS I After 8 months battling cancer, The Cowboys’ Public address announer Will return Saturday

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A few days before Oklahoma State’s home opener against Central Arkansas, Larry Reece sits in his office in Gallagher-Iba Arena. Framed posters of Cowboy greats line the walls: Barry Sanders, Henry Iba, Bryant “Big Country” Reeves. He even has an Eddie Sutton bobble head gracing his collection. Reece is at the center of the room, donning a gray suit, with his black hair slicked back. His attire wouldn’t be complete without his favorite color, orange, and it’s present in his tie and the frames of his glasses. Talking in his mellow, baritone voice, you wouldn’t know that Reece was declared cancer free only a month ago.

‘The Voice’ of the Cowboys

Reece is the senior associate

athletic director of development at OSU. But that’s only his daytime job. His other job is what he’s most known for: the public address announcer for the Cowboy football team, and Cowgirl and Cowboy basketball teams. Reece was an OSU student when he started announcing for the Cowgirls in 1989 and the Cowboys a year later. Reece said he went into announcing because he loved being around athletics, but wasn’t talented enough to be an athlete forever. “My dad had always announced our games in little league over the public address,” Reece said. “I thought that was the coolest thing. Actually, when I was about 11 or 12, he let me do a couple of innings, and I thought that was the coolest, so I kind of got that bug. But then it hit me that maybe I could use my voice to stay around athletics” Reece describes his voice as being almost Darth Vaderlike. His wife, Jimi, who he’s known since the third grade, said it’s a talent he’s had for some time. “He has so much charisma and personality, especially behind the mic,” Jimi said. “He’s

had that voice since the seventh grade. He’s had it for a long time, along with a mustache.” Reece spent two years at Northeastern Oklahoma State in his hometown of Miami before he transferred to OSU as a jour-

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nalism and broadcasting student. nervous that first night,” Reece While a student in professor Ed said. “We were playing the LithuPaulin’s sports practicum class, anian national team, the men’s he started broadcasting football basketball team was, and the games, recording himself on a cas- names were just brutal. I knew the sette tape for class. Reece didn’t most important thing was to get know the class would lead to a the names right. I kept going over future career. the translator and going through Paulin got a call from sports the names — Lukminas and Einiinformation director Steve Buzkis and all these weird names.” zard, who was looking for a P.A. Reece said he had a pounding announcer for Cowgirl basketball headache after that game from all games. Paulin recommended the pronunciation, but he eventuReece. ally found a trick. “I went over and met with “The thing I learned over the Steve Buzzard and he just years is as long as you don’t stuthired me on the spot and ter, people think you’re speaking didn’t even try me out,” Russian, so it doesn’t really matReece said. “He said ter,” Reece said. ‘Hey, you got a pretty The first thing for a P.A. angood voice. Let’s plug nouncer to do is get pronunciayou in here.’” tions right, Reece said. Secondly, Experience from it’s to fire up the crowd, something calling high school Reece knows a little about. games helped Reece adjust to calling They call him ‘Big Country’ Cowgirl games early It started out as an idea that on. He did so well in Reece had in 1991 involving a his first year Buzzard freshman center on coach Eddie advocated that Reece Sutton’s Cowboys. He heard a announce for the football rumor that Bryant Reeves was and men’s basketball nicknamed “Big Country” by teams. Reece’s first night his teammates. Afraid to ask covering Cowboy basketBuzzard if he could use Reeves’ ball presented quite the nickname, Reece decided to try challenge. it anyway. MISSINGSTORY OUTCONTINUES ON OUR FAST & FR “I remember being very ON PAGE 3

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“As a student, I took a chance and said ‘a 7-foot freshman from Gans, Oklahoma, they call him ‘Big Country,’” Reece said. “Luckily, the crowd went crazy.” Another tradition Reece has is announcing “Here comes Bullet” every time the Cowboys score during football games, as the OSU spirit rider races out astride a black quarter horse named Bullet. Reece has developed many catchphrases over the years, something that is uncommon for a P.A. announcer. Dave Hunziker, OSU’s radio play-by-play man and an aficionado of catchphrases himself, said he thought it was unique for someone on the P.A. to be that involved with the game. “I just don’t remember any that can impact the game the way he does,” Hunziker said. “Just his delivery and the way he emphasizes certain things. It’s not just a generic public address. He’s just not a generic guy. It’s different and it’s great. It just adds to the atmosphere” As much as a part of game day at OSU as Bullet or Pistol Pete, it’s easy to see why the OSU community was rocked when, in December, Reece announced he was diagnosed with throat cancer.

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Just as a singer does with his or her voice, Reece always feared the worst that could happen to

him would be throat cancer. Four months prior to receiving a diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma, Reece noticed he had an enlarged lymph node in his neck. “I was a typical guy and just ignored it,” Reece said. “Part of it was that I didn’t want to know and the other part is that you think ‘Ah, I’m bulletproof. It’s nothing.’” Reece disregarded the lymph node to the point he neglected to tell Jimi. “I did not know anything about it,” Jimi said. “In fact, I didn’t even see it. He said later he had started worrying about it, but he never let on.” In December, he went to the hospital for a physical and talked to his doctor, Gerrick Shreck, about it. “He felt the lymph node on the left side of my neck and was like ‘How long have you had this?’” Reece said. “I fibbed at the time and said a couple of months, and I think he immediately thought lymphoma, so he was thinking bad news.” The doctor sent Reece to another doctor, Randal Baker, who wanted to remove the lymph node. On Dec. 18, Reece underwent surgery to have it removed, and Baker sent it in for tests. A week later, Baker got the results back and told Reece the bad news: It was cancer. “I remember for a moment putting my head down, and my wife grabbed me and hugged me,” Reece said. After that moment, however, Re-

ece started remembering all of the cancer survivors, including young children, he had introduced at halftime over the years. He decided he was going to fight it and not feel sorry for himself. When the news broke to the athletic department, people were stunned. “Obviously, the big concern was that we were shocked,” Hunziker said. “I mean, you’re talking about a guy who’s not very old. They say cancer affects one in three, and you just don’t think of it that way.” There was some good news for Reece, though. After worrying about his chances the week of Christmas, he was given the news that he had a good prognosis to be cured. He eventually decided that he needed to go to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Reece called Athletic Director Mike Holder and asked him to see if a mutual friend of theirs, Boone Pickens, could get him into the hospital. “Larry, I would have been mad if you didn’t ask me,” Pickens told him. “Boone, I only get one shot to take down cancer,” Reece said. “I want to be able to walk my daughter down the aisle, be here to grow old with my wife. I want to help my parents as they grow older, and frankly, I want to be here another 25 years to call games for our alma mater.” Pickens got Reece into MD Anderson, a hospital he had donated $40 million to, by the end of that

“The Voice” rides again

Saturday will mark the first home game for the Cowboys and Reece’s first game on the mic since his treatment. Looking out of his box and hearing his voice echo throughout the concrete basin of Boone Pickens Stadium, Reece said it will be hard not to get emotional. “I’ll probably get really emotional when I say, ‘This is our home. This is our family. This is our team. Are you ready for Cowboy football?’” Reece said. Fans might notice that Reece sounds a little different after his treatment. “In terms of the results of his treatment, his voice is probably deeper now,” Hunziker said. “He makes us look like total clowns because he has that deep, rich voice.” OSU defensive coordinator Glenn Spencer said he will be excited to have Reece back around. “He bleeds orange,” Spencer said. “… It’s a great story. I’m glad to have that voice around. Unmistakable, really.” Reece said it may take awhile for him to get used to announcing again and he may be hoarse at halftime. Hunziker said that hopefully it won’t take long for “The Voice of the Cowboys” to get back in the saddle again. “I’m sure it will be pretty emotional,” Hunziker said. “But once he gets settled in, he will be right back to doing what he does best.” sports@ocolly.com

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day. Before he and Jimi moved to Houston to start his six-week treatment, Reece decided to call in a few favors to cover for him. He had friends from all across the business come and call games, including Hunziker, Robert Allen, Kelly Ogle and the late Bob Barry Jr. Meanwhile, Reece was going through radiation treatment that burned the skin on his neck, except for one small rectangle on his vocal cords. Reece attributed that to the care at MD Anderson where his doctor knew what kind of job Reece had and told him he could protect his vocal cords. Side effects of the radiology included being tired most of the time and trouble swallowing, which is still bothersome at times. On July 31, Reece was declared cancer free and was elated. He was thankful for his family and his OSU family, which he called his “Prayer Posse.” “I tell people, my wife, MD Anderson and House of Pies is probably the reason I’m still kicking, along with my ‘Prayer Posse,’” Reece said. After his journey, Reece said he had one message for people who may encounter the problem he did. “If your body is telling you something, listen to it,” Reece said. “It’ll be a little bit of a hassle setting up that doctor’s appointment, but you’re going to be so mad at yourself if you don’t and things get worse.”

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Peterson expected to return for Cowboys’ home opener in uniform, the same was redshirt junior Ashton true Thursday. Although Lampkin, who missed Peterson’s abilities as a most of the 2014 season shutout corner were missed, with a right ankle sprain, the same was true of his and sophomore Ramon leadership. Richards, who moved up “He’s a definite guy that’s the depth chart after been with us through a lot of Lampkin went great wins and tough losses,” down, started at defensive coordinator Glenn corner. Indiana Spencer said. “He’s been transfer Michael through tough situations, Hunter also conin-the-game adjustments, tributed, while so there’s not much that’s Darius Curry going to surprise him. You and Miketavius like a guy like that on the field. We’re going to get a different formation, different motion than we’ve seen on film. Your experienced guys can decipher it faster and figure it out faster, and young kids don’t.” Peterson has been a consistent member of the Cowboys’ secondary for the past three seasons and a starter the past two. With Kevin the Peterson veteran by kurt steiss out,

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When Oklahoma State makes its home debut on Saturday, one Cowboy star will be making his first appearance of the season. Senior cornerback Kevin Peterson did not play in OSU’s season opener on Thursday at Central Michigan, the result of arthroscopic knee surgery in early August. Peterson was missed as the Cowboys allowed 265 passing yards against the Chippewas. “He brings a certain swag that we have on the field,” safety Tre Flowers said. “He’s just a smart guy. … We all have our own swag, and he lifts us a little bit more.” Peterson wasn’t available at Monday’s media luncheon, and despite being

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Emmanuel Ogbah said. “We can’t wait for him to get back on the field with us and help us out. … Ashton Lampkin and Michael Hunter and Ramon

Richards, they all do a great job. But we need Kevin Peterson back, too.” With Peterson expected to start on Saturday, fans will get a chance to look at the Cowboys’ fully loaded defense against Central Arkansas. An FCS opponent, the Bears’ offense still poses a threat. Despite a 45-16 loss to Samford, UCA totaled 462 yards on offense, including 343 through the air. Good thing Peterson has a knack for shutting down opposing offenses’ star receivers. Last season against West Virginia, Peterson held Mountaineers receiver Kevin White to 27 yards on three receptions. It was the first game of the year that White, who was the seventh overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft, was held to fewer than 100 yards. Peterson’s late interception also sealed a Cactus Bowl victory for the Cowboys a year ago. “It’s definitely great when you have great cover corners, and that’s something that Kevin brings to the table,” linebacker Seth

Jacobs said. “… He brings a mentality to this defense that we’ve got to go out and play hard, play in a way that makes everybody look good.” Peterson’s play also helped the Cowboys’ offense throughout the spring and fall. One of the Big 12’s top corners, he doesn’t take it easy on his teammates in practice. “Having a good corner like that to go against in practice is going to help me improve my game that much more,” said receiver James Washington, who led OSU in touchdown receptions in 2014. “… Going against him every day in practice, it helps me reach my peak game. He’s a great athlete. Just going against him just makes me better.” With Peterson near full strength, the same can be said of the Cowboys. “There was a reason he was No. 1 (on the depth chart) before he got injured,” Spencer said. “We’re glad we have him back, so I would think we’re not going to get any worse.” sports@ocolly.com

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What makes Boone Pickens Stadium different? On Saturday, Oklahoma State will play in Boone Pickens Stadium for the first time since November. The O’Colly asked some members of the team what it is about the Cowboys’ hallowed home that makes it different from any other college football venue. by D ekota Gr egory @d ekotag r egory

“Boone Pickens is different because you’re playing at home. You have all your fans cheering for you. You want to do well for them because they paid good money to come watch you play.” Defensive End Emmanuel Ogbah

“It’s home. It’s a place where our fans can cheer us on and root for us. We have the Paddle People on the side rooting us on, being loud. It’s great.”

“I think our fans. Our fans really bring out a lot of energy on game day and that really brings us away from other places that we’ve gone to.”

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Defensive End Jimmy Bean

“It’s a home environ-

ment. You feel like you’re at home, and people are screaming for you and not booing you. It’s a great environment.” Safety Tre Flowers

“I would say the Paddle People. They get the stadium loud, get the fans riled up, get us pumped up. When we got all that firing off all cylinders, we come out and play to the best of our ability.”

Receiver James Washington

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“...give thanks in all circumstances, An old hymn goes something like for this is God’s will for you in Christ this; “Under his wings I am safely Jesus.” (1 Th.5:18 NIV) “...always abiding, though the night deepens giving thanks to God the Father for and tempests are wild. Still I can everything, in the name of our Lord trust him; I know he will keep me. He has redeemed me and I am his Jesus Christ.”(Eph.5:20 NIV) child.” Here the apostle is speaking to two The Bible tells us that “there re The Bible tells us that “there redifferent churches, encouraging mains a rest to the people of them to practice something that God.” (Heb.4:9) John 15 tells us of seems so impractical. Life seems much fruit can be produced in and to have so many difficulties; this through the one who “abides” in does not seem to be a reasonable Christ. One aspect of abiding is request. Actually, it is not a request resting. He is seated in heaven but a directive to action from one because his work of salvation is who is speaking for God. finished. Here is someone we can There are all kinds of difficulties fully trust because “he now sits at facing us as a nation. Many are the right hand of God with all going through financial challenges power and authority. (Matt.28:18) that they thought they would never He never changes; “Jesus Christ is face. The present and the future do the same yesterday and today and not look bright. How can God ask us forever.” (He.13:8) He tells us “never will I leave you; never will I to give thanks? forsake you.” (Heb.13:5) He loves

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“It’s like a family environment. I’ve been here so long I feel like honestly everybody in that stadium is my family. I’ve been here long enough I know how everything goes. I mean I just love every part of it. Even from when you score a touchdown, people say the waving wheat is kind of funny. I think it’s awesome. You have Bullet running across — everything, everything about it’s great.”

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As Christians, the truth of the us with a steadfast love. (Ro.8:3839) gospel can bring great peace, It is a rest of faith that is ours in and sets the stage for a lifestyle of Christ. It is an active trust that we can chose and practice each day. thanksgiving and praise to God. To This trust is based on the character the true believer God has promised and promise of God. that our sins (which are many) These never change. There is anothThese never change. There is anoth are forgiven and will never be er old hymn that goes like this; remembered by the Almighty. This “My faith has found a resting place, we can count on, no matter what not in a manmade creed: I trust the we face. ever living one, that he for me will The scripture is clear that “everything plead. works together for good to those Enough for me that Jesus saves, this who love God and are called in this ends my fears and doubt: A sinful purpose.” (Ro.8:28) God’s steadfast soul I come to Him, he will not cast purpose me out.is to make us more and more like Jesus and he is using all the My soul is resting on the Word, the circumstances of life to accomplish living Word of God: Salvation in my this. We can be encouraged that Savior’s name, salvation through his every situation, whether “good or blood. Chorus: I need no other evidence, I bad,” is really “good” for us. We can need no other plea: It is enough truly give thanks! that Jesus died and rose again for This is so different then most people me.” live, but we are encouraged to live in faith. God is a faithful God! Why not go God’s way and see the benefits of faith in action. Those who trust God will not be ashamed!(Ps.25:3) Thanks be to God!

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Lamba Chi Alpha hosted Watermelon Bust from Aug. 30 to Sept. 4. The fraternities asked participants to donate canned good for the event.

During Watermelon Bust, three tarps were taped together with oil and watermelon covering the mass of them. photos by collin mccarthy/O’COLLY

Watermelon Bust raises 16,000 pounds of food for Salvation Army

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With the help of watermelon guts and wheel barrel races, an Oklahoma State fraternity raised thousands of pounds of canned food for the Salvation Army. Each year, Lambda Chi Alpha hosts Watermelon Bust, a weeklong event, during the fall semester. This year’s Watermelon Bust took place from Aug. 30 to Sept. 4. The fraternity asked participants to donate canned goods, which it gives to the local Salva-

tion Army. This year, the fraternity collected 16,000 pounds of canned food, surpassing its 15,000-pound goal. Each sorority was required to donate 100 cans to participate. Thirteen sororities made the donation and participated in this year’s event. “This is about something more than us,” said Connor Bearden, Lambda Chi Alpha external vice president. “Those working at The Salvation Army say that our event helps the restock for them entire year.” The fraternity held events Monday through Thursday. Events included serenading participating sororities, a banner competition and a date auction, among others. The largest event, Field Day, occured on Thursday. This year, the event took place on Willard Lawn. Lambda Chi Alpha members along with

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participating sororities ran, slid and bowled one another over as a disc jockey played music in the background. Three tarps were taped together with watermelon guts and oil covering the mass of them. Students participated in games such as Queen Catwalk, Watermelon Shot Put and a watermelon-eating contest. “It’s a fun way to kick off the year,” finance senior Dylan Gumbert said. “It isn’t just about having fun. It’s about bringing the community and our brotherhood together.” Each sorority dressed up a Lambda Chi Alpha member as a queen who then participated in a catwalk and a dance-off. This year, Garrison Keichline, a civil engineering freshman, was named queen by the Lambda Chi Alpha house mom. “It’s a great experience getting to know the sorori-

ties and the whole OSU family” Keichline said.

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OSUPD arrest man on charge of burglarizing cars

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A bench warrant has been issued for a Stillwater man charged with burglarizing vehicles in an Oklahoma State University parking lot.

Baldwin Lee Irving, 26, has been charged by Payne County court with three felonious counts of burglary of an automobile and one count of obstructing an officer after an OSU police officer noticed him walking through a parking lot and stopping between vehicles at 3:45 a.m. on Aug. 18, according to the affidavit. Irving initially identified himself to OSUPD officer J. Justin Gorton as “Marcus Irving” and was released after

questioning, the affidavit states. After talking with Irving, Gorton inspected the area and found a tan Chevrolet Trailblazer with a door open and items “strewn about,” according to the affidavit. Officers found two additional cars with open doors, and Irving, who later told officials his true name, was arrested on the charge of burglary of an automobile, the report states. Officers found a large amount of

loose change in Irving’s pocket, which matched the victims’ description of missing items from their vehicles, according to the affidavit. Irving was booked in Payne County Jail, and his bond was set at $3,000, which he posted later that day. Irving failed to appear for a court proceeding Aug. 21, and Payne County Judge Robert Hert Jr. issued a bench warrant for Irving’s arrest and set his bond at $6,000. As of Tuesday eve-

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ning, Irving had not been arrested. In July 2014, Irving pleaded guilty to making a false pawn declaration on Aug. 30, 2013 after he sold an Apple MacBook and charger to EZ Pawn for $100, claiming he had owned the laptop for a year, according to court documents. A Stillwater man claimed his laptop and charger were stolen from his car on Aug. 29, 2013. Irving was ordered to serve 120 days in Payne County

Jail and pay a fine of almost $200. Irving also previously pleaded guilty to petit larceny, false personation, trespassing on an institution of higher learning and knowingly concealing stolen property. On Sept. 4, a protective order was filed against Irving. If convicted, Irving could face a maximum of 22 years in prison and/or a $500 fine, or both.

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Oklahoma State alum has success with clothing line

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When an Oklahoma State alum became pregnant with her first child, shopping for maternity clothes was a chore. “I knew I wanted something dressy and comfortable, and I just wasn’t finding it” said Sarah Shibley, an emerging fashion designer. Shibley graduated from OSU in 2002 with her degree in elementary education, but her career took a different turn when she became pregnant with her first son in 2005. After hours of searching for cute and comfortable maternity clothes, Shibley took matters into her own hands. “I went into my closet and took a bunch of old clothes and cut them and pinned them,” Shibley said. “Then took them to my mother, who’s a seamstress, and that’s how we made the first Eve tunic.” Her project turned into a sixpiece-mix-and-match collection called LA9 clothing, which she launched in 2014. What started as a woman’s search for comfortable maternity clothes turned into a line for women of all ages. Her focus has become less on maternity clothes and more on clothes for

Courtesy of Sarah Shibley & Box Portrait Gallery

Sarah Shibley, an OSU alum, receieved her degree in education but started making clothes during her first pregnancy.

the everyday woman. “I had a professor when I was at Oklahoma State named Dr. Richard Bay that really inspired me,” Shibley said. “He inspired all of his students to embrace their inner creativity and that we all are amazing artist.” Her line is now carried at Bella’s house in Tulsa and Sapulpa Mercantile in Sapulpa. You can also order pieces online at LA9.com and prices range from $59-$79. Now that her line has ex-

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panded, Shibley has her clothing made in an apparel factory in the United States. To maintain consistency within the clothing line, items such as the Empire tunic and the Belle camisole are modifications of the original design and made with the same fabric as other pieces. Her pieces include the Eve tunic, the Empire tunic, the Vivian wrap, Lou pants and Liza Leggings. Shibley said she wanted her line to consist OCOLLY.COM

Courtesy of Sarah Shibley & Box Portrait Gallery

LA9 started as a woman’s search for comfortable maternity clothes, but now focuses on clothes for the everyday woman.

of six basic pieces people could wear however they wanted — dressing them up with heels or wearing them to yoga. All of Shibley’s clothes are made out of soft comfortable fabric. Shibley said one of her upcoming goals is to get retailers across the United States to carry her pieces. She has also been invited as an emerging designer at Tulsa Fashion Week, Sept. 14 – 19. Shibley will showcase her

collection on Sept. 16 from 6 - 7 p.m. More info about Tulsa fashion week can be found at www.tulsafashionweek.com. news@ocolly.com

UP NEXT What: LA9 Showcase When: Sept. 16 from 6 - 7 p.m Where: Miss Jacksons, 1974 Utica Square No. 3, Tulsa, OK

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Sarah Shibley’s clothing line is for all ages and will be showcased during Tulsa’s Fashion Week on Sept. 16 from 6-7 p.m. at Miss Jackson’s in Tulsa.

photos Courtesy of Sarah Shibley and Cayla Spears

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Duplexes For Rent 1‑bedroom with washer/dryer, all appliances. 312 W. 4th. 405‑ 377‑2136, 405‑338‑8816 2‑bedroom, 1‑bath duplex. Vaulted ceilings, skylight, CH/A, all major appliances, Washer/Dryer hookup, fireplace. $650 no bills included, $600/deposit, $10 application fee. No pets. 202 Mockingbird Lane. 405‑372‑0939.

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Houses For Rent Houses For Rent 1108 S. Walnut 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, refrigerator, range, dishwasher, W/D hookups, detached shop, huge fenced yard with shade trees, very clean. $1000.00 month, 405‑372‑0813 1117 S. Walnut 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 1 car garage, refrigerator, range, dishwasher, utility room, huge fenced back yard with shade trees. $775.00 month, 405‑372‑0813 122 S. Blair 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, refrigerator, range, dishwasher, utility room, huge fenced back yard, $850.00 month. 405‑372‑0813. 2‑bedroom +additional room. CH/A, Washer/Dryer‑hookups. 916 S. Pine. Available now. 405‑219‑1508. 314 S. Husband: 3‑bedroom, CH/A, washer/dryer hookup, off‑ street parking. 405‑377‑2136, 405‑338‑8816. 4‑Bedroom, 3‑bath, completely remodeled. Close to campus and strip. $1200/month. Available now. 405‑780‑7368. 2‑bedroom behind Janzen, $595/month, 405‑564‑4683 Available now: Nice 3‑bedroom (or more) 3‑blocks from campus. 130 W. Elm. $350/per person. Call or text 405‑314‑6238. AVAILABLE NOW STILLWATER PROPERTY 633 N. HUSBAND 405‑743‑2126 www.stillwaterpm.com HOUSES 2134 W. ARROWHEAD 3BED‑1.5 BATH 1 CAR GARAGE VERY CLOSE TO CAMPUS TONS OF RECENT UP‑ DATES $350 PER MONTH PER PERSON 5518 N. WASHINGTON 4BED‑2BATH 2 CAR GARAGE NORTH OF STW 4 MILES SMALL ACREAGE $1000 PER MONTH TOTAL

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Apartment Rentals 2‑bedroom, 1‑bath, 2 blocks from campus. Water, gas, heat and trash paid. Walk‑in closets,CH/A, laundry facility. $580/month, $500/deposit. No pets. 1523 W. University. 405‑ 372‑0939. AVAILABLE NOW STILLWATER PROPERTY 633 N. HUSBAND 405‑743‑2126 www.stillwaterpm.com APARTMENTS LOGWOOD APARTMENTS 716 N. HUSBAND TOTAL ELECTRIC CLOSE TO CAMPUS 1 BED 1 BATH $440 PER MONTH FOX RUN APARTMENTS 127 N. DUCK ALL ELECTRIC‑ CLOSE TO OSU WOOD FLOORS‑ ON SITE LAUNDRY $500 PER MONTH LAKEVIEW APARTMENTS 2209 N. MONROE ALL ELECTRIC‑ WALK IN CLOSETS NEAR BOOMER LAKE‑ ON BUS ROUTE 1 MILE TO OSU‑ NEW PAINT/CARPET 2 BED 1 BATH $440 PER MONTH KAY‑DEE 1304 W. 4TH 3BED 2BATH‑ ALL ELECTRIC $330 PER PERSON 2BED 1BATH‑ ALL ELECTRIC $300 PER PERSON EXTREMELY CLOSE TO CAMPUS

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Horse Stables Unclaimed Property Auction 2001 E. 6th All property abandoned by Paul Tubbs will be auctioned off to the public on September 10th at 12:00 pm. Contact Stillwater Property with questions. Stillwater Property 405‑743‑2126

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Today’s Birthday (09/09/15). Realize personal dreams with consistent efforts and family support this year. Take charge for positive change. Focus on joint finances after 9/27. Take a partnership to a new level after 3/8. Collaborate for mutual benefit after 3/23. Love is the key. 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 -- An intensely creative moment flowers naturally. Practice leads to perfection. Romance blossoms through communication. Take care when traveling, or avoid it altogether. Watch for surprises and potential collisions. Keep secrets and confidences, especially regarding money. Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is a 7 -- Make a mess and clean it up at home. Less structure may mean more creative results. Use and conserve available resources. Cash in coupons and rebates. Talk about what you want to create and get family involved. Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Obsess on studies and research. Take advantage of a clear head and exceptional cleverness. Discuss methods, procedures and priorities with co-workers. Compromise, when useful. Don’t stretch the truth now, not even a little. Conserve energy and resources. Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Crank up productivity for profitable results. Upgrade communications tools and methods. Is there an app for that? Study and practice. Reserve your strength. Thorough attention to detail advances your cause. Listen with your heart. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- Pour on energy to amp up cash flow. Find the fun in your work and demand for it rises. Talk about family finances. Align on what’s needed. Prioritize actions and expenses. Someone’s saying nice things about you. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Get retrospective with your storytelling. Edit down to fundamental elements. Keep your objective in mind. What action do you want taken? Consider your subject from a spiritual view. Make promises, and invite others to join. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Get public and social. Confer with allies. Work with your team. Listen to new views. Others offer valuable perspectives. Don’t get stuck that your way is the only way. Check your assumptions at the door. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is an 8 -- Assume more responsibility (and corresponding benefits). Ask for more and get it. You can reach new heights. Frugal financial management pays off. Cut non-essential expenses so you can invest in your business. Provide excellent service. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is an 8 -- Travel and fun are favored. If you can get away, go. Bring family or friends. Keep your discoveries to your inner circle. Your work is garnering public attention. Craft comments carefully and consider consequences before posting. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is an 8 -- Handle financial tasks before running off to play. Set priorities, with expert assistance. Don’t believe every suggestion; stick to trusted sources. Invest in home, family and real estate. Manage accounts. Buy or sell. Discuss results privately. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is a 9 -- Work together for a shared goal today. Don’t let financial constraints stop you. Avoid arguments over money, but let people know what you want to accomplish. Note your partner’s considerations. Keep costs down. Join forces. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is a 9 -- Things could get intense. Relax and go with the flow. Your partner contributes valuable data. Logical arguments could block the action. You gain more through wit than righteous snark. Investigate with an open mind.

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Humans vs. Zombies: Thunderdome photos by Shannon Landreville

Thunderdome, which took place on Sept. 4, is a Humans vs. Zombies event where multiple short games are played to preview HvZ, which begins Sept. 20.

Colin Price, a sports management senior, provides Nerf guns and ammunition during Thunderdome on Sept. 4 on the Engineering South lawn. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

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Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Lewis

ACROSS 1 “Hardball” station 6 McCain’s org. 9 Mardi Gras mementos 14 São __, Brazil 15 Body spray brand 16 Baseball Hall of Famer Murray or Mathews 17 Arrange ahead of time 18 Irish actor Stephen 19 Jeans accent 20 *Competition won by a knockout? 23 Magazine fig. 25 Easily led sorts 26 Seminary subj. 27 Kerfuffles 29 Easily roused crowd 32 Single 33 Highest North American peak, to natives 36 *Certain cutlet 41 Not quite boil 42 Grammar class subject 43 Slide subject 46 Common motel prohibition 47 Turned on 48 With no affection 52 Corp. bigwigs 53 *Nonviolent revolution 57 First name on a 1945 bomber 58 SoCal team, on scoreboards 59 Athenian with harsh laws 62 Race with batons 63 Clean one’s plate 64 Respected church member 65 Deuce beaters 66 Recently retired NCAA football ranking system, and, as a plural, a hint to the answers to starred clues 67 Pitcher’s arm, say DOWN 1 U.S. Army cops 2 Encl. with a manuscript

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3 Type of ale 4 *Dressing with Buffalo wings 5 Nightclub of song 6 Brooks of C&W 7 Daisy variety 8 Flower child’s parting word 9 Swiss capital 10 Revise text 11 Sooner or later 12 Semi-filling liquid 13 Come to terms 21 Pearl Harbor’s __ Arizona Memorial 22 Personality with an online book club 23 Carp family fish 24 Prefix with sphere 28 Go off-script 30 2005 Bush Supreme Court nominee 31 *Armstrengthening reps 33 Mil. award 34 L.A.-to-Tucson dir. 35 ATM giant 37 Phishing medium 38 Rollerblading safety gear

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