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urns Hargis is completely at ease.

In the conference room of the president’s office, he takes his seat around the massive wooden table. He leans his chair back just enough and slides forward in his seat until he finds the sweet spot, somewhere between a slouch and sitting at attention.

Hargis, 71, is the face of Oklahoma State University, a university that in his nearly nine-year tenure has seen its fair share of strife, is fighting the battle against ever-growing budget cuts and, in recent weeks, has seen a string of protests.

But none of those topics are on his mind at the moment. Instead, he’s lightheartedly riffing on his cell phone bill.

“I’ve been on the phone with AT&T all morning,” Hargis says playfully.

This is his forte. Hargis is meeting new people — trying to gain another friend, trying to make a connection — and he’s not finished.

Next, he points across the table at Gary Shutt, OSU’s communications director, and exclaims with a guffaw, “this is my Sean Spicer here,” making reference to the White House press secretary.

“Have you seen the ‘Saturday Night Live’ skits?” he asks. “Melissa McCarthy is hilarious. This has got to be their richest material in years.”

And just like that, he has

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President Burns Hargis answers a question during an interview in Whitehurst Hall. Hargis has been president at Oklahoma State University for nearly nine years after replacing David Schmidly, who served from 2002-07.

reached his goal. He’s found common ground, and the connection is made.

There is a reason he is such a people person, though.

Growing up, he had no choice.

His father, Aurelious Vaden Hargis, was a seismograph crew chief, measuring plots of land for their potential yields of oil. The job required a lot of moving, and as a result, Hargis had plenty of opportunities to meet people.

“The number gets mushed around in my family, but I moved somewhere around 20 times,” Hargis said. “I’ve lived in Canada, Texas, Mississippi and Louisiana.”

At each stop, he got another chance to hone his skills.

When he was 15, his fam-

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ily landed in Oklahoma City.

Two years later, Burns graduated from John Marshall High School, and his search for a college started.

His plan was always to become a lawyer; his undergraduate degree didn’t matter much, he thought. It was his great grandfather’s impetus, though, that led him to accounting and, ultimately, OSU. “I told him, ‘I don’t even like math,’” Hargis said.

“But Papa told me, ‘You may not be a lawyer, but you can always be a bookkeeper.’”

O’Colly File Photo Hargis acquiesced.

Burns Hargis hugs Mayor Gina Noble during the memorial It wasn’t until arriving at in Gallagher-Iba Arena after the homecoming parade crash.

OSU when he sought out leadership roles, but the approached Hargis about run- Hargis told them. “That’s not my gig.” choice wasn’t entirely his. ning for freshman class vice “You’re acting like you As a freshman pledging president. have a choice,” they replied. to Sigma Nu Fraternity, Much to his surprise, Harsome of the senior members “I really don’t do that,” OCOLLY.COM

gis won the seat, thus setting off his career in leadership.

Throughout the rest of his time as an undergraduate as well as his stint at the University of Oklahoma’s College of Law, Hargis looked for as many leadership roles as possible. It’s that same mindset that lead him to where he is today.

Lee Bird, OSU vice president of student affairs, has known Hargis since she interviewed for her job while he was on the Board of Regents in 2000.

She is sat in that same conference room countless times with Hargis and the rest of the OSU administration, in good times and bad. She has seen Hargis struggle behind closed doors to be the face of the university after the 2011 plane crash that took the lives of Kurt Budke, Miranda Serna, and Olin and Paula Branstetter.

The morning of Oct. 24, 2015, she saw the discussions around that table after a vehicle crashed into the Sea of Orange Parade during homecoming. Again, Hargis had to guide the OSU community through tragedy.

That same morning, she saw Hargis struggle to approach the lectern in front of the Stillwater Police Department.

Shortly before that day, Hargis had undergone hip replacement surgery, forcing him to walk with a cane.

That morning, though, he set the cane aside for fear of being seen as a victim.

“That day wasn’t about me,” Hargis said. “I didn’t

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racially insensitive posts protected under first amendment President Burns Hargis and African-American Student Association members.

In both instances, Hargis Despite calls for expulissued a statement supportsion or suspension, Oklaing student protest and dishoma State University can’t couraging intolerance and legally punish the students discrimination at OSU. who posted offensive words But for some, the stateand images on social media ments and apologies aren’t at the beginning of the enough. In a recent Letter semester, according to OSU to the Editor, an individual officials. called for the students in“African-American volved to be expelled or, at students and others who are least, suspended. outraged by (the incident) However, there is no have every right to be outjustification for censorraged by this, but if you’ve ing the students’ speech turned the focus on punish- because it did not present ing the speech, you don’t a true threat, Senat said. solve the problems of the It’s counterproductive, he racism,” said Joey Senat, said, to suggest students be who specializes in media disciplined by suspension and First Amendment law. or expulsion.

“When you say that “You can’t stop these person should be expelled people from thinking what because ‘I didn’t like that they think,” he said. “You person’s speech,’ they don’t can only drive them underunderstand the larger issues ground, but that doesn’t get and what the First Amendto the root problem of the ment actually is intended to racism. It doesn’t get to the mean,” he said. societal issues of racism. It On Martin Luther King Jr. doesn’t allow for solutions Day, a photo including four and progress.”

OSU students, two of whom Students shouldn’t rely on were wearing a dark subthe university, a taxpayerstance resembling blackface, funded entity, to solve was posted on Instagram their problems, Senat said. and caused uproar on social Instead, he suggests offering media. counter speech to racism.

About a week later, “Students should be out another OSU student posted there protesting,” Senat a photo on Snapchat of said. “Confront those ideas. herself wearing a mud mask That’s how you go about with the caption, “When trying to change someone’s he says he only likes black mind and show them the girls.” The photo sparked error of their ways. They should be out there making protests on campus and led it known this is not acceptto a meeting between OSU K a elynn kn oe r ns c h i l d Staff Reporter @kaelyn n _ k

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able in their community, but that’s a far cry from government being involved.”

Senat said students and others who want these individuals disciplined need to keep in mind that next time it could be their speech someone wants punished or censored because it was offensive.

“We can’t expect government to step in and punish everyone because we’re

can’t do a blackface again,’ or, ‘You can’t do this.’”

Bird, who co-wrote a handbook for universities regarding the First Amendment, said restricting what students can say on campus through speech codes violates the First Amendment.

A speech code is a regulation that prohibits expression normally protected under the First Amendment, according to FIRE,

wrong. She said this is an opportunity to talk about why the actions are hurtful.

“We are a diverse country and, of course, we’re gocan proceed. ing to experience different The students involved things in all kinds of differwere ignorant, she said, ent ways, but that doesn’t which is the bigger issue. mean we don’t need to “What we learned from acknowledge them and conthis case is we have a lot of students that are completely sider different viewpoints,” uninformed, ignorant about she said.

Bird said she acknowlmany race issues,” Bird said. edges knowing the univer“I think we need to help sity can’t legally take action encourage students to edumight not be comforting for cate themselves and where victims. She believes OSU the institution may have to students need to understand realign diversity classes or the effects their actions can those requirements to help make sure that our students have and should be more thoughtful of those in their really do understand more When you say that person should community, she said. about diversity.” be expelled because ‘I didn’t like “People need to underLaura Arata, an OSU that person’s speech,’ they don’t stand that all these behaviors professor who specializes in understand the larger issues have an impact on our comthe history of race, said the and what the First Amendment munity, affect institutional recent incidents are reflecactually is intended to mean.” reputation, make it harder tive of what she sees in the to recruit, and I think the classroom.

Cowboy nation is better than Each semester, Arata Joey Senat that,” she said. “I would FIRsT AMENDMENT LAW SPECIALIST said she asks her Survey of hope that students would American History students not be bystanders to hate, whether racism is still a but they would be personproblem today.

“Responses always range ally involved. If it was (an) offended or we justifiably a nonprofit organization disagree with someone concerned with free speech from ‘No, it’s definitely not,’ international student, a Muslim student, an Africanto ‘Yes, absolutely it is,’” else’s speech,” Senat said. on university campuses.

Arata said in an email to the American student, an LGBT Lee Bird, vice president “People think, ‘Let’s just O’Colly. “To me, this is the student, it doesn’t matter — for student affairs, said the write a code and prohibit hate is hate. clearest indication possible university is working to it,’” Bird said. “Well, that’s “When you see somethat there are some very improvide educational oppornot how the First Amendthing, say something, deal portant, very complicated, tunities for students and has ment works.” with it, speak to it.” very deep conversations started a dialogue with the Bird said she, along with most of us need to have, students responsible for the other university officials, has social media posts. spent several hours meeting even if it makes us uncomKaelynn Knoernschild is a fortable.”

“There’s a legal, right way with the students involved, multimedia journalism Arata advocates havto approach (the incidents),” encouraging them to educate senior from Edmond. She Bird said. “The institution themselves and looking ing conversations that go can be reached at kaelynn. knoernschild@okstate.edu. just can’t say, ‘Well, you ahead at how the institution beyond defining right and OCOLLY.COM

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want to be the focus.”

Bird has seen him meet the injured in their hospital rooms and sit in the homes of the families of those who died. And more recently, she’s seen him consult with students who feel oppressed and silenced after racially insensitive social media posts.

In every situation, Bird said, there is one thing that fuels Hargis: people.

“He just moves,” Bird said. “If you had to chase him all day, you’d be exhausted. He genuinely loves people, and meeting new faces and building relationships just keeps him going, I think.”

Gary Sandefur, provost and senior vice president of

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OSU President Burns Harigs said he moved about 20 times growing up, and he has lived in Canada, Texas, Mississippi and Louisiana. His moves allowed him to meet people from all over.

academic affairs, said Har-

“He’s always telling

recating, and it makes him

gis’ sense of humor is what

stories and jokes,” Sandefur

solidifies his relationships.

said. “He’s really self-dep-

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Hargis is one of the

longest-tenured OSU presidents, having the job since 2009. Retirement is well within his grasp. No one would blame him for moving on, but he has no such plans.

“What could be more exciting than spending every day surrounded by a bunch of 20-year-olds?” Hargis asked.

Before taking office, he traversed through many careers. He’s been in banking, law and politics, including a 1990 loss in an election to become Oklahoma’s governor. For 15 years, he even debated politics on KFOR’s commentary show “Flashpoint.”

His time at OSU certainly hasn’t always been easy. He’s seen the highs of

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COME TO GOD’S FEAST!

A parable from Jesus about the kingdom of God. “A certain man was preparing a great banquet and invited many guests.

At the time of the banquet he sent his servant to tell those who had been invited, ‘Come, for everything is now ready.’ But they all alike began to make excuses.” (Lu.14:16-18a NIV) The excuses mentioned in the parable were “I have just bought a field, and I must go and see it;” “I have just bought five yoke of oxen, and I’m on my way to try them out;” and “I just got married.”

None of these mentioned are evil in themselves, but the attitude of these people showed their great disrespect for the invitation to the banquet. The man giving the banquet told his servants to go invite others to come and declared “not one of those men who were invited will get a taste of my banquet.” (Lu.14:24

reaching a $1 billion fundraising goal and the lows of healing a heartbroken community.

But through all of it, he hasn’t lost his spark for what he loves.

“To do this job, you’ve got to love people,” Hargis said.

On the way out of the conference room, he stands to his feet and reaches out for a handshake. He takes a firm grasp and looks dead ahead.

And with a smile, he says, “It was a pleasure to meet you.”

Riley Medill is a multimedia journalism senior from Bixby. He can be reached at rmedill@okstate.edu.

NIV) Our time and goods are going to be spent on the things that we consider valuable. These men in the parable considered their temporary possessions and activities worth more than the invitation to the great banquet.

The Bible tells us that what is seen is temporary; what is unseen is eternal.

(2 Co.4:18) Jesus died on a cross and rose from the dead to open a way for men and women to move from the kingdom of darkness into the kingdom of God. Eternal life, and an inheritance in God’s kingdom, is offered to those who accept his free invitation. However, the majority of people are choosing the temporary of this age over the eternal offered in Christ.

Honestly, the Bible speaks plainly of the real and eternal value of God’s kingdom. It is very wise to stop and consider what God is inviting us to have.

A primary characteristic of wisdom is humility. God will teach the humble his way.(Ps.25:8-9) If we seek his way, we will find it. (Mt.7:7)

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OSU coach John Smith watches a match.

Oklahoma State’s Mitchell Solomon takes a Oklahoma State’s Kaid Brock attempts to free throw to secure the win for the Cowboys. takedown Penn State’s George Carpenter.

Basketball Photos by Jackson Lavarnway/O’Colly

TOP: Oklahoma State fans hold up O’Colly newspaper inserts that read “There’s only one last-place team in the Big 12,” referencing Oklahoma being at the bottom of the conference standings.

LEFT: Oklahoma State’s Phil Forte follows through on his shot after taking a 3-pointer during the Bedlam basketball game.

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Dean Heil sat quietly behind a mic and stared down at his clasped hands.

He rubbed his blackened right eye.

When Heil looked up, his watery eyes stared to the back of the room. The first question of the press conference marinated for 11 seconds before Heil answered. He needed time to process what happened in Gallagher-Iba Arena.

Moments before, Oklahoma State wrestling suffered its first loss of the season to Penn State, 27-13, in the NWCA Dual Championship Series. A record-breaking 14,059 fans packed the arena to witness the top-ranked Cowboys’ first loss in the venue since Dec. 6, 2015 to North Carolina State. Just over 3,000 people attended that dual.

“The beginning of the dual, it was great,” Heil said. “You get out, you see all your fans, you see all your supporters and family, friends. Everybody came out and it was awesome. By the end of the dual, it was kinda upsetting that you go out and your team doesn’t perform. You kinda feel like you let them down.”

The Cowboys (14-1) were leading 13-0 when Heil walked off the mat after his win at 141 pounds. Twice the clock saved him from

it got real critical, we didn’t have the confidence that we needed. I think some of the scores were a little bit lopsided because we didn’t quite believe that we could win.”

Top-ranked Zain Retherford started Penn State’s seven-match winning streak with a 2-1 decision against No. 2 Anthony Colllica.

The victory put the No. 2 Nittany Lions (14-0) on the board after the 149-pound match.

Mark Hall’s 3-2 decision against Kyle Crutchmer at 174 pounds gave Penn State a 15-13 lead. Bo Nickal extinguished the excitement in GIA, pinning Nolan Boyd in 38 seconds at 185 pounds. Matt McCutcheon’s 4-3 decision against Preston Weigel sealed the win for Jacob Derichsweiler/O’Colly the Nittany Lions with one Oklahoma State’s Dean Heil defeats Penn State’s James Gulibon by a 3-2 decision Sunday in Gallagher-Iba Arena. match left.

“In the end, we just didn’t have it,” Smith said. “It was like our big brother or something. We just didn’t have the emotions that it takes to go out and do something special.”

OSU’s Derek White lost to No. 3 Nick Nevills 10-5 to end the dual. He notched the Cowboys’ first takedown since Heil’s in the first period of the 141-pound match, but the dual ended on an opposite note than it Jacob Derichsweiler/O’Colly Jacob Derichsweiler/O’Colly OSU’s Derek White tries to escape from Penn State’s Nick Nevills. OSU’s Nicholas Piccininni grapples with Penn State’s Nick Suriano. started.

Nick Piccininni gave OSU trying rather than doing,” the first six points after No. another bout. getting pinned at the end of survived and won OSU’s OSU coach John Smith said. 2 Nick Suriano forfeited the “It just kinda looked like second and third periods by third straight match, 3-2.

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match after spraining his left ankle in the second period.

No. 3 Kaid Brock gave the Cowboys more bonus points with a 17-6 major decision against George Carpenter, In the end, we just didn’t have Penn State’s only unranked it. It was like our big brother or wrestler. something. We just didn’t have the Heil stepped on the mat emotions that it takes to go out and next. Four hours later, he was no longer on a stage at do something special.” the center of GIA. He was tucked away in the bowels, trying to put the match into words.

Moments before Heil took John Smith the podium, Smith referred OSU wrestling coach to the team’s performance as “mush.”

“It hurts,” Heil said. “It hurts. I’ve been a part of two like that, it hurts and should after that, where Heil has to prestigious programs with definitely motivate us. If it defend his individual title, Oklahoma State and going doesn’t, then I don’t know and OSU will compete to back to Saint Edwards. I’ve why you’re end its 11-year national title constantly wrestling drought. been on a Next Event here at “Don’t give up on this team that OSU.” group,” Smith said. “This What: Big 12 Wrestling has been The loss is a tough group. It’s better Championship second. I to Penn than what it is.

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Evans’ takeover in final minutes spurs Cowboys past Sooners Hansen.

As the Cowboys donned throwback uniforms, Sutton, 80, was at his first game in Jawun Evans threw his GIA of the season, sitting first-half performance out of next to the white maple court the window like he threw the bearing his name.

Sooners out of the gym.

“I told him before the As has become a season game, this one’s for him,” Untradition, when it seemed derwood said. “That’s special. as if the game was slipping That’s 806 wins. Everybody away, Evans took over in the in the business knows he’s a waning moments, guiding Hall of Fame coach. … He’s the Cowboy basketball team one of the reasons, I’ve said to a 96-92 victory against it many times, you want to Oklahoma on Saturday night come to a place like this.” in Gallagher-Iba Arena.

The victory was the The sophomore point guard Cowboys’ eighth in their past shot only 2-for-8 in the first nine games. Despite starting half, struggling to find space conference play with an 0-6 with Sooners (9-17 overall, record, OSU now sits fifth in 3-11 Big 12) clogging every conference standings, only lane. Then, late in the second two games back of Iowa half, something clicked.

State, No. 9 West Virginia “I feel like I became more and No. 4 Baylor. aggressive in the second Compared to the conferhalf,” Evans said. “I was Jackson Lavarnway/O’COLLY ence season, Saturday’s game Oklahoma State players and fans celebrate after the Cowboys defeated Oklahoma 96-92 on Saturday night in Gallagher-Iba Arena. was a microcosm of sorts; looking more than I was in the first half. I got the looks the Cowboys started slow, Rivalry games. Big games.” that I was looking for when overcame deficiencies and Much like January’s we needed it, and Coach finished strong, showing off Bedlam game in Norman, called the right plays.” the team culture Underwood the Cowboys (18-9, 7-7) With 6:36 left and the has worked to install since his struggled to find quality shots Cowboys trailing 84-78, first day on the job. against OU’s defense. OSU Evans found space and hit a “We didn’t panic,” Undertrailed for 31 minutes in the layup. From that point forwood said. “We’re everyday game and entered halftime ward, he couldn’t miss. Evans behind 53-44, thanks in large guys. I couldn’t even have connected on six straight told you our record to be quite part to its collapse from shots, scoring 16 straight honest. I don’t look at standbeyond the 3-point line. points as the Cowboys closed ings. I don’t pay much attenRanked 13th nationally in out OU to complete their first 3-point percentage, the Cowtion to anything that goes. It’s regular season Bedlam sweep boys went only 7-for-19 from about the next game, the next since 2004. practice.

3 in the first half. Meanwhile, Evans finished with a team- the Sooners shot 58 percent “Are we getting better? high 27 points and added nine from 3, going 7-for-12 in the We’re gaining confidence, assists. In three career games first half, well above their and with confidence, you can against OU, he’s scored 93 do a lot of things.”

35.2 percent season average. points in 107 minutes on the “That’s not a bottom team,” Jackson Lavarnway/O’COLLY floor. coach Brad Underwood Jawun Evans celebrates after a made basket against Oklahoma during Bedlam on Saturday night. Sam Grubenhoff is a sports “I like big games like this,” said. “That shows how good media senior from Evans said. “Rivalry games, Mansfield, Texas. He can With the victory, Undera regular season sweep of played very well. I thought in our league is. That is an I live for it. It’s what I wake be reached at the first half, the fight was all wood became only the fourth the Sooners, joining Henry extremely talented and very up for every day. Basketball. sports.ed@ocolly.com.

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Actor Matt Damon plays William in “The Great Wall.” The movie is based in China.

Movie Review: ‘The Great Wall’ doesn’t live up to its build each soldier’s armor.

The rest of the movie doesn’t blend nearly as smoothly. The character “The Great Wall” sets out interactions are awkward, to be a stylistic action flick, even though William and which superstar Matt Damon Commander Lin Mae atheadlines, but it turns out to tempt to have a meaningful be a forgettable 103 minutes. relationship. There isn’t The movie starts with much to mention about DaWilliam (Damon) and other mon’s performance because mercenaries attempting the script doesn’t allow him to discover gunpowder in to explore his character.

China. Quickly, a strange Damon isn’t alone in this creature attacks the group issue; no single character and kills several men before is fully developed enough dying, leaving only two mercenaries, William and Tovar to have any lasting impact, which is a detriment to the (Pedro Pascal). film. The death count racks The duo escapes north up rapidly, but there isn’t a only to find the Great meaningful fatality because Wall. Shortly after arrivthe audience doesn’t care ing, William and Tovar are about any of the characters. entrenched in a siege by The action itself is, at creatures called Taotie. times, fun to watch. The At the wall, an enormous Taotie repeatedly attack army has been training the wall, creating plenty of for years to fight back the combat. It gets repetitive and Taotie. “The Great Wall” flourishes in the costume de- uninteresting after the first sign of the army. The colors two swarms, though.

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cifically slow motion. There were instances in the same action where an arrow or spear would be slowed down to depict a Taotie getting hit. The first slow-motion sequence was tolerable, but by the fifth time, it was laughably overdone.

The movie has received criticism for “whitewashing,” casting a white actor (Damon) in a role many feel should have been given to a Chinese actor. Although Damon promised to display as much cultural nuance and sensitivity as he could, it was clear he was not made for the setting of this film.

“The Great Wall” is the definition of an action movie trope. The poor character development, lackluster filming techniques and forgettable action scenes are unforgivable mistakes.

Ryan Parker is a multimedia journalism senior from Stillwater. He can be reached at rmp@okstate.edu.

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COLOR VISION RESEARCH Color Vision Research $25/hr for 4 hours. Must be 18‑55 years old and have a color vision deficiency. Must be able to operate a computer for 120 minutes, work in a dimly lit room, and have normal hearing.

Stacy at stacy@tneesepersonnel.com or call 405‑942‑8551 Looking for student workers to help with the wheat breeding program this spring semester.

Must be able to work 10+ hours a week. Must have a valid drivers license. Farming experience is a plus.

If interested please call: Jason Ray (405)334‑6924 Nathan Stepp (405)564‑4709 Super Kids Learning Center is currently hiring Full & Part‑Time Teachers. We are looking for applicants who truly enjoy working with young children. Apply in person at 706 N Jardot.

Misc. For Sale

Selling 5 months unexpired lease beginning 1 May. The Greens luxury apartments. Unlimited golf, pool, exercise room, clubhouse. 2 bdrm/2 bath, 2 persons per bdrm allowed.

405 612‑4433, dadam@sudddenlink.net

ATTENTION! NOW LEASING For June 1ST / August 1st, 2017 Move‑In Dates 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 Bedroom Homes, Apartments, Duplexes All over Stillwater, Perkins and Surrounding areas. We also have rural properties with small acreage for Horses www.campbellmgmt.com

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Country Living: 4‑bedroom, 3‑ baths, fireplace, 2‑acres. Available June 1st or July 1st. 372‑ 8862.

Nice 4‑bedroom 2.5‑bath, available June 1st. 924 S. Walnut, $1600/month. Call or text 405‑ 314‑6238.

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Houses For Rent 2‑bedroom, 1‑bath, 2214 E. 6th 405‑372‑7107.

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Available June 1st. 372‑8862.

Exceptional 2, 3, 4 & 5 bedroom houses. All appliances.

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CREEKSIDE CONDOS 6121 N. PARKER $620MO 1BED‑1BATH PETS OK TOTAL ELEC‑ PAID WATER FENCED YARDS‑ GRANITE AVAILABLE JUNE 1ST STILLWATER PROPERTY 405‑743‑2126

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Carleton Crossing 1001 N. Perkins Rd 2 bedroom apartments for lease. Gas water and sewer paid. Close to bus line.

Call Today. Henneberry Properties 405‑372‑7395

Roommate needed: Private bed & bath. Occasional home and yard work needed. Call 405‑880‑2161.

AVAILABLE JUNE 1ST Stillwater Property 405-743-2126 704 N. Manning 6Bed-3Bath $2250

CASA MIA furnished & unfurnished 1 bedroom w/walk‑in closet, all bills paid w/cable & reserved parking. 1 block east of OSU. CasaMiaOSU.com, (405) 372‑1228, or see us @ 140 N. Duck.

116 N. Manning 5Bed-3Bath $2050 1023 S. McDonald 5Bed-2Bath $2050

Highpoint Apartments Close to Boomer Lake. 2 bedroom 1 bath. Great bedrooms and big closets.

Ample parking. $480.00 per month. $300.00 deposit. Call today. Henneberry Properties 405‑743‑4266

1201 N. Ramsey 5Bed-2Bath $1500 1405 W. McMurtry 5Bed-2Bath $1000 4519 S. Husband 4Bed-2Bath $1640

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2136 W. Sunset 4Bed-2Bath $1580 1205 N. Ramsey 4Bed-1Bath $1250

We have over 600 units in the Stillwater area to choose from. Visit our website or stop by the office at 633 N. Husband to view available units.

Brand New 1‑Bed Studio & Condo Units 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments Close to Campus Houses Available up to 6 Bedrooms Summer Discounts on Varied Apartments CHECK OUT OUR NEW INTERACTIVE WEBSITE FOR PICS & INFO STILLWATER PROPERTY 405‑743‑2126 633 N. HUSBAND Tamarack Village 625 E. Redbud, two story 2 bedroom 1.5 bath townhouse for lease. Only $520.00 per month, $300.00 deposit, paid water and sewer.

Henneberry Properties 405‑ 372‑7395.

Walnut Grove 524 S. Walnut, Close to University, walk to class. 2 bedroom 1 bath $550.00 per month. $300.00 deposit water and sewer paid.

Henneberry Properties 405‑ 743‑4266

236 S. Lewis 4Bed-3Bath $1400 1525 E. Virginia 3Bed-3Bath $1245

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2134 W. Arrowhead 3Bed-1.5Bath $1200

425 N. Jardot 2Bed-2Bath $700

2022 W. Admiral 3Bed-1Bath $1200

826 W. 8th 2Bed-1.5Bath $640

213 N. Donaldson 3Bed-2Bath $1050

1201 W. 9th 2Bed-1Bath $600

3820 W. 15th 3Bed-2.5Bath $900

102 S. Lowry 2Bed-1Bath $575

106 S. Grandview 3Bed-1Bath $885

118 S. Park 2Bed-1Bath $550

1000 E. Brooke 3Bed-1Bath $875

201 S. Hartford 2Bed-1Bath $550

1415 E. Cedar 3Bed-1.5Bath $850

612 N. Husband 2Bed-1Bath $500

108 W. Husband Court 3Bed-2Bath $850

1102 W. Tyler 2Bed-1Bath $500

1115 S. Orchard 3Bed-1Bath $825

240 S. Lewis #A 1Bed-1Bath $600

7613 W. 6th 3Bed-2Bath $750

811 S. Hester 1Bed-1Bath $550

117 W. Husband Court 2Bed-2Bath $820

507 W. Maple 1Bed-1Bath $550 5604 N. Jardot 1Bed-1Bath $520

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Today’s Birthday (02/20/17). This could be an exceptionally profitable year. Your influence rises with discipline. Take extra care with your health this month, for surging confidence and strength. Introspection and review in September show you a new path, leading to an energetic flowering in your work.

Nurture 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 an 8 -- Enticing opportunities present themselves over the next two days. Study for the test. A friend can get through where you can’t. A long shot pays off.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Take on an interesting journey today and tomorrow. Discover new views. Heed the voice of experience. Learn the rules before bending them new ways.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is a 9 -- Work together to grow your shared fortunes today and tomorrow. Use your expertise and let your partner use theirs. Imagine what could be possible. Keep practicing.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Negotiate to refine plans. Don’t worry if you don’t know how. Work with a partner for the next few days. Together, you can figure it out.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- Don’t drop exercise.

It energizes you for the fast pace today and tomorrow. You’re spurred to action. Knowledge and expertise provides profits.

Outdoor diversions delight.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- You’re especially lucky in love over the next few days. Sweet surprises fall like windfall apples. Enjoy time with family and friends. Rejuvenate an old bond.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Home and family take priority. The next two days are good for making domestic changes. Clean out cupboards and closets. Upgrade your equipment.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is an 8 -- Do the homework, and figure out a puzzle over the next few days. You’re especially quick and sharp. An amazing development requires action.

Keep score.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is an 8 -- Communications lead to profitable action today and tomorrow. Inventiveness, creativity and inspiration come easy. Stick to your budget and plan. Luck smiles on your efforts.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is an 8 -- Take charge, and take advantage of good fortune today and tomorrow. Brainstorm and reap creative abundance. A brilliant insight shatters an illusion. Children surprise you.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is a 7 -- Get into thoughtful planning mode for the next two days. Heed an excellent idea from a friend. Intuition comes through loud and clear.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is a 7 -- Let your team carry the ball today and tomorrow. Inspire your circles with wit and wisdom. Friends help you make a decision. Unusual ideas are welcome.

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