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OSU not among schools with mandatory active shooter training

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Visiting professor Holley Hansen couldn’t barricade the door to her classroom if a gunman were to come onto the Oklahoma State University campus.

Hansen, who has not been through extensive “active shooter” training, said it would be a challenge to protect her students because most large items such as desks are bolted down in her classroom.

“It’s unfortunate, but it’s reasonable to expect that faculty members should be prepared for these worstcase scenarios and be prepared to protect their students,” Hansen said.

But OSU faculty, staff and students are on their own to figure out what to do if a gunman were to come on campus, according to university officials.

At OSU, active shooter response training is not mandatory but is

idea of mandatory National active shooter incidents online training for faculty.

26 “I think it would be 24 reasonable if 22 they had an 20 online course they’d like us 18 to run through 16 and then fill out questions 14 to understand 12 what our 10 shooter plan 8 would be,” 6 Hansen said.

“I think that’s 4 something 2 that would accessible, 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 that would be year flexible with pleaded guilty to making threats rable to the probability of getting all the faculty members’ time and by electronic communication in struck by lightning. would take some pressure off of, I February. He was placed on proLast year, OSU police arrested think, the individual police officers bation under a one-year deferred a student for threatening a school and university officials.” sentence and agreed to pay about shooting on campus via Yik-Yak, a Hulsey-Greene said requiring $1,000 in fines, according to court social media app. such training isn’t feasible. documents. Birdine also agreed to Kyron Birdine posted a string “It would be next to impossible complete 20 hours of community of yaks with messages including, to mandate every single scenario service within nine months and to “School shooting on campus this training like ‘Shots Fired’ on our present proof of employment or Friday.

You have been warned,” faculty, on all of our staff,” she enrollment in school. and “Friday.

Stay inside if you said. “What would be the incentive Mandatory training isn’t revalue your life.

It will be a day of (to complete the training)?” quired even at some universities retribution.”

OSU Senior Police Officer K. where shootings have occurred in Birdine was expelled from Adam Queen said the likelihood of STORY CONTINUES ON PAGE 3 the university last spring and getting shot on campus is compa-

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available for faculty, staff and students upon request through the OSU Police Department.

University officials said they encourage the OSU community to watch a video, “Shots Fired,” which is available to anyone with an O-KEY login on the university’s safety website.

In 2009, OSU officials added a crisis response guide to its website, which includes guidelines for an active shooter situation.

But campus administrators said students, staff and faculty members should have their own plans prepared.

OSU Police Chief David Altman said people should educate themselves and have a plan in the event of an active shooter on campus.

“It is probably a false sense of security to think that you’re going to turn to the professor, and they’re going to save you,” said Carrie Hulsey-Greene, associate director of communications at OSU. “That’s not their responsibility.

They’re reacting with human nature just like everyone else in that classroom is.”

Hansen, a political science professor, went through OSU’s faculty orientation in 2013. She said gunman situations were mentioned briefly, but they were not discussed at length.

Hansen said she supports the

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A Northern Illinois University police sergeant said the university adopted a training program for the community after a campus shooting left six dead in 2008.

The ALICE training, an acronym that stands for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter and Evacuate, is an active shooter response program that educates people on handling situations involving gunmen.

Before the department offered training regarding gunmen on campus through the ALICE program, no instruction outside of an emergency notification guide was available to students, faculty and staff, Sgt. Dathan Jackson said in a phone interview.

“I think since the incident happened something like the ALICE program that was created definitely created an opportunity for further training and development,” Jackson said.

Jackson said the university doesn’t require students, faculty and staff to participate in the training.

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when they come are made aware,” Kyle Hilbert said. “I don’t think it’s something that anyone knows what they would do until they’re there, but I think everyone has thought about it.”

Hilbert said the most important thing is for professors, graduate assistants and teaching assistants to be trained because students would look to them for guidance in an active shooter situation.

Faculty Council President Stephen Clarke said mandatory training would have to be a university policy.

“If we wanted to make it mandatory or if we were encouraged to do so by the administration, that’s not rocket science,” Clarke said.

“That’s just an issue of putting together a policy that requires that we somehow documented individuals and faculty that actually completed the training by a certain deadline.”

Clarke said mandatory training on this topic has not been discussed among the council in the past few years.

Although not responsible for creating policies at OSU, Faculty Council does make recommendations to OSU President Burns Hargis. “(Mandatory training) would be something that I know Council is willing to consider in terms of highly encouraging people to do it,” Clarke said. “The devil’s in the details there. When you make something mandatory, who’s going

to be responsible for documenting training?”

Clarke said OSU’s Banner system this fall would likely make documenting training easier.

If students are concerned about the lack of mandatory training, they could have a representative come speak to the council, Clarke said.

“If SGA came and said ‘We would highly recommend that you consider making this mandatory training,’ that tends to have a little more weight than a faculty member saying, ‘Hey guys, I think this needs to be absolutely required,’” Clarke said.

Hulsey-Greene said the only way to prevent an active shooter situation is for people to be aware of their surroundings and be active in stopping incidents from occurring.

“There is no way for us to make sure every single person reads everything we give them, looks through every page we have on our website,” Hulsey-Greene said.

“You can’t force people to take advantage of it.” f o l l o w k a e ly n n : @ k a e ly n n _ k

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As state lawmakers consider new abortion restrictions, an OSU student tells her story

Christie Ta p p Sta ff Re porte r

EDITOR’S NOTE: Haley is identified by only her first name for this story.

When Oklahoma State junior Haley got pregnant, she chose to have an abortion.

“At the time, it was the best option for me,” she said.

Haley was 17 beginning her freshman year at OSU in fall 2013. She was an active member of her sorority and several clubs on campus. She wanted to be a teacher.

During her first homecoming week, Haley noticed she had missed her period. She had an abortion in January 2014. The same year, 4,487 women also had an abortion in Oklahoma, accord-

ing to the Oklahoma Department of Health.

Like Haley, almost half of the women in the state who had the procedure were under 25 years old.

Haley said the decision is still hard to think about, but she knew she did the right thing.

“I had a lot of stuff that I didn’t want to give up,” Haley said. “I didn’t want to put myself in that situation because I didn’t feel like it was the best for me or for the child.”

said her boyfriend didn’t wear condoms every time they had sex.

Young and in a bad relationship, Haley said it confirmed her decision to get an abortion.

When she started experiencing morning sickness, Haley had a friend take her to get a free pregnancy test at Planned Parenthood in Tulsa, one of only four locations left in Oklahoma.

Although Planned Parenthoods in Oklahoma offer medical screenings and tests, it does not provide abortions. Haley had to make a second trip back to Tulsa two months later I didn’t want to put to have the myself in that procedure at Reprosituation because I didn’t ductive feel like it was the best for Services.

The only me or for the child.” other clinic haley is in NorOSU student man, but it can only perform Haley was with her boyfriend abortions during the first trifor a year before she got pregnant. mester, or Haley had to go to an She wasn’t on birth control and out-of-state clinic. However, in

2013, other states were having a record number abortion clinics closing, such as Texas going from 41 clinics to 18.

The same drop could happen in Oklahoma. Friday, the Oklahoma legislature passed Senate Bill 1552, which states doctors who perform abortions will have their medical licenses revoked.

“The government is supposed to be in charge of protecting life, not protecting the ability to harm or destroy life,” Rep. Lewis Moore (R-Arcadia) said. “We don’t think the government, especially the federal government, should be involved in abortion issues.”

The bill does have exemption when performing an abortion to save the mother’s life, but it is not explicit to instances of rape or incest.

The executive director of Reproductive Services in Tulsa said the clinic has met every regulation but urges lawmakers to allow a safe and legal way for women to receive abortions.

“Abortion isn’t for everybody but the right to choose is,” Brandie Haddan said. “My biggest fear is that if they are suc-

cessful in closing down this clinic or any clinic that women are going to do what they have to do and they are going to start going to back-alley abortions.”

Reproductive Services in Tulsa is the only clinic in Oklahoma that offers surgical abortions for women who are in their second trimester, up to 23 weeks.

Haley was in her second trimester when she went to the clinic in Tulsa; the procedure took two days to complete. She missed the first week of her second semester in class.

At the time, Haley told only a few people, including her thenboyfriend, she was pregnant.

Minors need a parent’s permission before receiving an abortion, according to Oklahoma’s policy.

She told her mom, but she said her dad still doesn’t know.

Haley said she might want kids eventually, but she isn’t worried about her future. She also doesn’t think people should feel guilty for the choices they have to make.

“If it’s the best for you, do what you need to do,” Haley said.

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OSU benefactor, former congressman wes Watkins releasing biography

Jordan Bishop S taf f Rep orter

For years, Wes Watkins went door to door encouraging people to tell him their story as he tried to find ways to help them; now, he has decided it’s time to tell them his hopes of inspiring them.

Watkins, the namesake of the Wes Watkins Center for Trade and International Development at Oklahoma State, is the subject of a book detailing his life from humble beginnings in drought-stricken Oklahoma to being a congressman for two decades.

The book, titled “Making Things Better: Wes Watkins’ Legacy of Leadership,” is being featured from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday in the Watkins Center where the author, Judge Kim D. Parrish, will be on hand to sign copies.

Parrish, who is also the author of a book recounting OSU wrestling coach John Smith’s life titled “Cowboy Up,” said he had been working on Watkins’ story for more than three years, but for him, it was one of those tales that had

to be heard.

“I knew that there was a great story behind Wes Watkins,” Parrish said.

“You know when there is a great story, and like John Smith, there was a story there that needed to get told in the right way.”

Parrish had heard Watkins, 77, was looking for someone to chronicle his life and called Watkins to see what kind of author he was interested in. Although Watkins had three other authors lined up, he said after reading “Cowboy Up” he felt Parrish could be the man to recount his life because of his storytelling.

“I think (Parrish) felt me, and he felt my heart,” Watkins said. “… He reached in my past and brought out a lot. I think the book grasped the meaning of what I was all about, and what I tried to accomplish for others.”

Every Friday, Parrish drove to Stillwater from Oklahoma City and listened to Watkins tell his story. Instead of asking lots of questions, Parrish was mostly allowed to listen and be captivated by the story of the kid who was a janitor mopping floors at the school infirmary when he decided to run for president of the student body and won.

It wasn’t only the trips to Watkins’ office on those Fridays or talking to him throughout the week, but also excursions down to

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Watkins’ old congressional district in southeastern Oklahoma, known colloquially as “Little Dixie.”

It was there, going door to door and meeting with people Watkins had once knew, where Parrish got the full story behind the man who was the first congressman to serve on all three financial committees: Appropriations, Budget, and Ways and Means.

“We went through the district a couple of times, and I picked up a sort of feel for the place and a sort of the dialect and pace if life,” Parrish said.

After collecting all the interviews with Watkins’ constituents and even people such as current congressman Tom Cole, Parrish commenced to writing the 350-page book. Parrish said while most books would be burdensome, this one wasn’t.

“Motivation wise, it was a great story,” Parrish said.

“You know how when you get on a story and you really believe in it, it’s not work. It’s a labor of love.”

Watkins said he wanted the novel to be an encouraging tale for people of all ages, exemplified by the fact he’s sending it to every FFA chapter in Oklahoma, free of charge.

Watkins said he wanted to not only leave a legacy, but to also inspire readers to not let things such as a lack of money or a poor background keep them from accomplishing their

goals.

“OSU gave me opportunities, so many opportunities,” Watkins said. “That’s what I want these students to know, that they have opportunities here to do certain things with their life. I hope there’s some students that read the book and say, ‘Well, if he did that, then maybe I can do that and maybe even more.’

“I’ve always tried to make things better, and that’s why it’s the title of the book.” follow jordan: @Jordanbishop35

courtesy of kim parrish Wes Watkins, the namesake of the Wes Watkins Center, has a biography written by Kim D. Parrish.

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Bob Childers’ Gypsy Cafe brings Oklahoma musicians together

BY E mily B j or k lu n d Sta ff R eporter

If You Go Bob Childers’ Gypsy Cafe When: 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday Where: Eskimo Joe’s, George’s Stables and Stonewall Tavern

Thanks to an energy drink, Oklahoma musicians get to play on.

The Red Bull Company hosted the first Gypsy Café, a music festival for charity, in 2011. Katie Dale, who worked for Red Bull at the time, was asked which organization the money raised should go.

A group of musicians who worked the event expressed interest in creating its own organization to

help musicians cover the cost of thefts or damages, which they often can’t cover themselves because of lack of insurance.

This began the Red Dirt Relief Fund and the annual Bob Childers’ Gypsy Café in Stillwater.

More than 65 musicians will play at three separate locations Wednesday night for the 2016 Bob Childers’ Gypsy Café. Locations include Eskimo Joe’s, George’s Stables and Stonewall Tavern.

The Red Dirt Relief Fund works as a safety net for Oklahoma musicians in need of critical assistance.

Since its founding in 2012, the nonprofit has given $38,500 to 26 musicians and 12 cities and towns.

Katie Dale, Red Dirt Relief Fund executive director, said Gypsy Café is the organization’s No. 1 fund-

raiser.

Byron White, member of The Damn Quails, will perform at the event.

“As full-time touring Okie artists, we know firsthand that the perils of unexpected injury and general hard times are most definitely real, and you can get knocked down without any warning and when you least expect it,” White said. “We feel like it’s an organization worthy of the highest praise, and we’re willing to do anything and everything we can to help them out.”

Tim Holland, the general manager of Eskimo Joe’s and vice president of the Red Dirt Relief Fund, said the Oklahoma music community is unique in how it rallies behind its fellow musicians.

One of the organization’s goals is to foster this sense of community among all Oklahoma artists, regardless of genre, Holland said.

Last year, Bob Childers’ name was added to the event as a tribute.

Considered the “Godfather of Red Dirt Music,” he was a local songwriter who mentored musicians of all ages, including some in Wednesday night’s lineup.

The story of mentorship within the Oklahoma music community is an aspect that the event wanted to share with the public, Holland said.

With the festival’s unique lineups and matchups, Holland said he looks forward to music fans discovering something new.

“Young or old, they’re going to discover something new when they’re here,” Holland said. “It

may be something new that comes from an artist they’re familiar with or a new artist or it might be the opportunity to hear two artists play together that they never imagined (they) would see on the same stage.

I think that’s what makes the event so unique.”

There will be a silent auction at the event, featuring pieces from local artists.

“This is really about some local venues hosting local musicians playing very much local music,” Holland said. “We just never want to lose that authenticity. This event is really organic, and there’s no telling who might pop up on stage.”

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Aaron Watson: From Calf Fry to church

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Aaron Watson does not need an introduction.

However, for those who don’t know, Watson is a Texas red dirt country singer from Amarillo, Texas. He released his latest album “The Underdog” on Feb. 17, 2015.

The lead single, “That Look,” is about his wife and made its debut in the top 10 of the Billboard Country Digital Songs Chart. It closed out the year as one of the highest selling independent singles of 2014.

Watson will play at Calf Fry on Thursday at the Tumbleweed Dancehall & Concert Venue.

Watson looks forward to Calf Fry not only for the rock ’n’ roll atmosphere the audience provides, but also to hear the other artists.

Amy Claxton /FlIckr Aaron Watson, from Amarillo, Texas, will be performing at Calf Fry on Thursday at the Tumbleweed Dancehall.

“I’m always on tour myself, so I don’t get to go to concerts and hear other artists play, so festivals like Calf Fry let me enjoy some music myself,” Watson said. “This ain’t my first rodeo. Calf Fry is a great environment, and as an artist, it’s something to look forward to.”

The Calf Fry crowd should expect a lot of fiddle and a “traditional sound” in Watson’s performance.

“We’re gonna give ‘em our brand of music,” Watson said. “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”

Watson is focused on faith, family and fans; his performance and music reflect that. His brand of performance is something he could do in front of the Calf Fry crowd, his daughter or his grandmother.

“The Calf Fry crowd

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is proud of where they come from,” Watson said, “They (are) proud of their red dirt music, and I’m proud to be a Texas red dirt artist, so it’s gonna be a good time.”

When touring, Watson usually splits up his shows so he can get back home by Sunday morning, he said.

“I’m a daddy and a husband first,” Watson said. “My job is to get home and take them to church.”

The next move for Watson after Calf Fry will be to pack up, go home and be at church Sunday morning with his family.

“I’ll just go home and do what my wife tells me to do,” Watson said, “It’s easier that way.”

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Cowgirls use toughness to prevail against Arkansas

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With the wind blowing and stormy skies overhead, Darcy Taylor jogged back to the dugout after being robbed of an extra-base hit in the fourth inning of the Oklahoma State softball team’s nonconference game against Arkansas.

The Cowgirls won 4-1, but

Arkansas center fielder Claire Clark made the incredible diving catch in the left-center-field gap with the game tied 1-1.

“It’s a little discouraging,” Taylor said. “But you got to tell yourself you got a good hit, and she made an awesome play.”

In the sixth inning, Taylor came up again, this time with a runner on second base and the Cowgirls leading 2-1. She hit the ball to the same gap but about 30 feet farther, sailing over the outfielders’ heads. She ended up on second base, with her team up 3-1.

Taylor would eventually come around to score, giving the Cowgirls a 4-1 lead.

“It was big for us to go out and get this win,” Taylor said.

“Even though we might not have been on our best today, it was a big win for us and big momentum shift for us going into the weekend.”

Arkansas pitcher Grace Moll kept the Cowgirl lineup in check through much of the game. The Cowgirls (23-22) could muster only two hits through the first five innings.

“That kid throws 70 (mph) plus,” coach Kenny Gajewski said. “That’s one of the hardest kids you’ll face all year. … It takes a little bit of time to get used to it.”

Gajewski said the team needed to toughen up to find success against the Arkansas pitcher.

“I got into their huddle, and I told them this program is not

built on soft,” Gajewski said.

“This program is built on tough.

It’s time to just toughen up some.”

OSU’s lack of offensive production in the first few innings put pressure on the defense and on starting pitcher Kacy Freeze.

“We focused on thinking about each pitch and slowing it down,” Freeze said. “There’s no time to miss a pitch at that point of the game. It helped that our defense once again came through and made some plays.”

Freeze pitched seven innings, giving up three hits and one run.

The Cowgirls did not commit an error in the game.

Gajewski attributed much of the defensive improvement and success to the defensive leader,

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Freeze rebounds against Razorbacks

Luke Garza S ports R e porte r

The last time the Oklahoma State softball team lost five consecutive games, it countered and reversed its streak, winning five straight.

Following a five-game slide spanning from April 15-24, the Cowgirls responded Tuesday,

defeating Arkansas 4-1 and perhaps beginning a new streak.

ben hueston/O’COLLY Kacy Freeze pitches during the Cowgirls’ 4-1 victory over Arkansas.

“We needed that,” coach Kenny Gajewski said. “This team continues to grind, continues to get better.”

The Cowgirls, who lost three

games to Texas by a combined five runs, consistently found themselves on the wrong side of a late-game lead change.

They almost found themselves

in the same situation Tuesday, but Kacy Freeze’s efforts kept the bats of the Razorbacks (17-33) reeling, allowing one run on four hits in seven innings of work.

“I think it’s good for our team and good for our mentality to be back on the winning side,” Freeze said. “I’m really proud of how we responded from coming off a week like that. Our team has fight, and we’re going to fight until the end.”

Freeze’s win marked her 13th of the season, more than the Cowgirls’ other two pitchers combined.

A senior transfer from UTSA, Freeze’s 13th win extended her career-high.

Freeze credits assistant coach Charlotte Morgan with her increased success in the circle.

“We fix things in games; we don’t wait until three games later to fix it,” Freeze said. “We’re on it, every pitch. We’re not going to let anything slide. She holds us to really high standards.”

Up 4-1 in the top of the seventh

inning, Freeze battled with Haydi Bugarin on a 10-pitch at-bat. After going down 0-2, Bugarin zoned in, taking four balls after fouling off five pitches, starting the inning with a walk. With one out and Bugarin on first, outfielder Autumn Russell singled to left field.

With one out to go, Tori Cooper, who represented the game-tying run, stepped up to the plate with runners on first and third. She saw three pitches, all strikes, giving Freeze her third strikeout of the day and the victory.

“I know when runners get on, it’s not a good feeling as a pitcher,” third baseman Taylor Lynch said.

“I remind her all the time ‘Hey, we’re going to get those runs back for you. We need you to trust in our offense.’ She told me that she loves hearing that, so I just keep doing it.” follow luke: @LukeAGarza

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Help Wanted Live‑in apartment position. Professional atmosphere. Requires night, weekend, and holiday work; driver’s license; professional dress. Apply in person at 610 S. Duncan. No phone calls please.

Seeking full time summer workers to start for OSU Wheat Research when semester ends.

Must be able to work outside in the heat, able to lift 50+ lbs., working occasional 40+ hour work week, weekend work may be expected and overnight harvesting trips. Farming experience is a plus. Only apply if you are able to work 40 hour weeks. MUST have valid U.S. driver’s license. If you are interested call Jason Ray (405)334‑ 6924 or Nathan Stepp (405)564‑4709.

Summer job Yost Lake Country club in Stillwater Certified lifeguard $10 an hour For questions and application call Vincent Sorrentino 405‑762‑9692 Or email: Vincent.sorrentino@okstate. edu

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Honda of Stillwater 105 S. Perkins Road stillwaterhonda.com

Furniture/Household FREE POOL TABLE 747‑5982

Mobile Home Rentals

Houses For Rent Duplexes For Rent 109 N. Grandview . This 3 bedroom 2 bath house is freshly painted in a quiet neighborhood, huge back yard. Rents For $1100.00 per month. $750.00 deposit.

Call 405/743/4266 1302 S. Western 3 bedroom 2 bath $1200.00 per month $750.00 Deposit. Call today 405/743/4266 2‑bedroom, 2‑bath, new homes. Preleasing for mid June & August. Call 405‑880‑ 2785.

3 & 4 bedroom houses AMSCO 405‑372‑6462.

3‑bedroom, 2‑bath. 801 North Star. Pet friendly. $1050/month.

405‑388‑0038.

4 bedroom house available March 15. AMSCO 405‑372‑ 6462.

1 & 2 bedroom apartments close to campus. AMSCO 405‑ 372‑6462.

Want your own space‑place, rent 2 bedroom Townhouse $520.00 It’s all for you! 405‑372‑7395

Spacious 1 BR, 1 BH , 2BR, 1BH first and second floor apartments , Available in June.

Ample parking, Quiet Neighborhood, Close to shopping, and The Bus Line. Rent $450.00 to $ 520.00 per Month. Security Deposits $250.00 to $300.00.

Pets OK Henneberry Properties 405‑743‑4266.

Exceptional new 4‑bedroom, 3‑bath, all appliances. Call Rob 377‑9000.

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MAPLE 500 1 BED/1 BATH, 600 SQFT. COMPLETELY REMODELED 1/2 BLOCK FROM CAMPUS. OPEN FLOOR PLAN. MODERN KITCHEN AND BATH. OAK HARDWOOD FLOORING. WALK‑ IN CLOSETS. BRAND NEW APPLIANCES W/D, DISHWASHER, MICROWAVE. ASSIGNED PARKING. $700/MONTH, $150/DEPOSIT. PRE‑LEASING FOR JUNE 1ST. 405‑377‑2787

3 Bedrooms

Exceptional 2, 3, 4 & 5 bedroom houses close to campus. Discount for related roommates. Call Rob 377‑9000.

For Lease: 4‑bedroom, ski‑ lodge type houses across from Boomer Lake. Includes major apliances. 405‑880‑2984.

June 1st Leasing. 3‑bedroom, 2‑bath, 1700 sq.ft. living space. $900.00. Call 405‑880‑2785.

Nice 2‑3‑4 Bedroom houses available for June 1st Lease.

Call Donna (Local Owner) @ 612‑0270 One‑bedroom, 307 W. 13th.

Gas/water/sewer paid. Pet friendly 405‑377‑2136, 405‑ 338‑8816.

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Lakeview Town Home 105.5 W. Lakeview, 2 Large Bedrooms, 2 & ½ Bath, 2 Car Garage 2 Story Duplex, Only $950/ month!

2‑bedroom 2012 E. McElroy.

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2‑Bedroom, all electric. 3805 Andy Kay Lane. $550/month, 405‑377‑2136, 405‑338‑8816.

1009 E. Knapp 3 bedroom 1.5 bath $850.00 per month $750.00 Deposit. Henneberry Properties 405‑743‑4266.

3‑bedroom, 3‑bath, 1629 W. Teal Court.

No pets. $900/month. 405‑372‑2676 or 580‑450‑1565.

Quiet, comfortable, first and second floor apartments, Available In June. Quiet Neighborhood, close to shops, restaurants and bus line. Studios for $360.00 per month,$250.00.

Sorry, No Pets. Some Bills Paid. Call 405‑743‑4266. Henneberry Properties

1 Bedrooms 1. The Vintage (519 S. Jardot) 1 Bed, 1 Bath Luxury Apartments, Pool, Spas, Sand Volleyball, Sport Court, Available June 1st! Starting at Only $630/month!

2 Bedrooms 1.

11902 S. Fairgrounds (Perkins, OK) 2 Bed, 1 Bath Duplex, yardwork included. Only $500/month!

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120 W. Miller 2 Bed, 1 Bath Apt, 2 blocks f/OSU, Ch/A, Only $500/month!

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214 W. Maple 2 Bed, 1 Bath Apt, 2 Blks E. of Campus, Ch/A. Only $540/month!

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Lakview Duplex 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 201 W. Lakeview, Only $650/month!

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Homestead Apts 1020 W. 4th St. 2 Bed, 1 Bath, Ch/A, Total Elec,1 Block from OSU! Available August 1st, Only $650/ month!

6.

18121 Chisolm, 2 Bed, 1 Bath Home Near McMurtry Lake, ALL UTILITIES PAID $800/Month!

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TRAIL’S END 2610 W. 58th, 2 Bed, 2 Bath Duplex, Loafing Shed with Private Pasture set up for Horses, Staring at Only $800/month! www.equinerentalcommunity.com

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James Creek (Phase 2) Open House at 138 S. Bryan Ct., 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 2 Car Oversized Garage, Private Pool, Spas, Sand Volleyball, Sport Court, OSU Transit stop, 1.5 Mi to OSU! Mowing/Yardwork Inclu, Total Elec, Energy Efficient! Only $450/person a month ($1,350/month)!

2..

Teal Ridge Duplex, 2422 W. Teal, 3 Large Beds, 2 Bath, 2 Car Garage, Ch/A, Only $945/month!

3. James Creek (Phase 1), 126 S. Payne St, 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 & 2 Car Oversized Garages, 1.5 Mi to OSU!, Pool, Spas, Sand Volleyball, Sport Court, Yardwork Incl, Starting at Only $999/month!

4.

McMurtry Acres, 18101 Chisolm Rd, 3 Bed, 2 Bath Home w/ Large yard and back fenced yard near McMurtry Lake.

Storm Shelter on-site, ALL UTILITIES PAID for Only $1,050/ month!

5. Black Copper Ranch, 7518 N. Black Copper Rd. 3 Bed, 2 Bath Solitaire MH on Acreage, option for horses, Only 6 miles to OSU Campus, see driving directions on our website, ALL UTILITIES PAID for Only $1,095/month!

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Trail’s End, 3 Bed, 3 Bath Home, 2413 W. 58th, Private Pasture for horses w/Loafing shed/tack room, Starting at Only $1,125/month! www.equinerentalcommunity.com 7. 2318 N. Benjamin, 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car Garage Large Fenced back yard and covered back porch. Only $1,260/ month!

8. 614 S. McFarland, 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car Garage with Large Fenced back yard, 4 blks to OSU!, Only $1,350/month!

9. 107 W. Tyler, 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 1 Car Garage Home, Yardwork Included, Only $700/month!

10. St. Michael’s Village, 1722 W. James Place, 3 Large Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, 2 Car Oversized Garage, Yardwork Included, access to Storm Shelter, Yard Sprinkler system Only $1,500/ month!

5 Bedrooms

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Teal Ridge Duplex, 1625 W. 21st, 5 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 2 Car Garage, Ch/A, Fenced Back yard, Amazing price ($290/ person) $1,450/month

Mobile Home Lots 1.

Valley Acres Mobile Home Park, 2800 W. Lakeview, Can accommodate up to 18’ x 90’ Homes, Only $190/month!

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Today’s Birthday (04/27/16). Pursue what you love this year.

Take time to play after 5/9. Act on financial plans after 8/13.

Balance work and health over a two-year phase beginning 9/9. New romance after 9/1 leads to group changes and transitions after 9/16. Find passion.

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 -- Professional changes have your attention. Fulfill a fantasy, if the opportunity presents. Test your theory or be tested. Try a friend’s suggestion. Take photos and document progress.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is a 6 -- You’re making a good impression. Explore new terrain, preferably off the beaten track. Find the weakness in an argument or theory.

Write down your discoveries and share.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is a 6 -- Keep the money rolling in. Collaborate with your partner to make financial goals and deadlines. Take action on shared priorities. Cheer each other on and go farther.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Collaboration gets through where solo efforts falter today. Spur each other to greater creativity. Get promises in writing. There’s market demand for what you have for sale.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Monitor your health and wellness for growth. Choose diet and exercise routines that work for you. Balance work with rest ... physical activity with stillness. Discipline pays juicy dividends here.

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Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 5 -- Implement household changes that you’ve been considering. Focus on home and family, and settle an irritating issue. Talk it over. Draw up your fantasies. Invest in shared desires.

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