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OSU researchers receive $2.2 million Department of Defense grant

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – There are several ways to remove invasive species from native areas. The trick is finding the best way to get native species to thrive in those areas once taken over by the invasive species.

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For parents, empty nest can be full of promise

Tue, Jul 23, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – The school year is almost upon us and it is a moment parents anticipate with a pulse-pounding mix of hand-wringing fear and giddy excitement – ushering the last kid out of the house and off to school. But, once the nest is officially empty, what is next?

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Plan ahead to manage back-to-school costs

Tue, Jul 23, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – A sudden uptick in purchases of new clothes and shoes, pristine notebooks and fresh boxes of crayons are sure signs another school year is fast approaching. While back-to-school costs can run high, they do not have to bust the budget or cause parents to lose their grip on that one last nerve.

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Be safe while staying cool in the pool

Thu, Jul 18, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Warm temperatures are chasing plenty of families to the pool to cool off. Keeping a few basic safety guidelines in mind will ensure accidents do not dampen the good times.

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Oklahoma makes history at national shooting sports contest

Thu, Jul 11, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Members of the Oklahoma 4-H shooting sports team made history recently by capturing first place in the compound archery portion of a national competition.

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OSU experiences days of future past with biofuels research

Fri, Sep 29, 2006

The Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Station’s groundbreaking research on turning grasses into energy has received considerable attention, from Congress and the White House to the Governor’s Conference on Biofuels and beyond.

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