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Fire safety for college students

Mon, Sep 11, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – With students returning to their colleges and universities for the new school year, now is a good time to think about ways they can stay fire safe whether they live on or off campus.

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Take care not to damage eyes during must-see solar eclipse

Wed, Aug 16, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Scientists and science geeks alike agree the upcoming total solar eclipse is must-see viewing, but watching all the action go down is not without danger.

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Extracurricular activities help kids make the grade, learn life lessons

Wed, Jul 26, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Books and lectures are not the only ways students pick up important lessons and skills during the school year. Extracurricular activities provide a range of benefits to participants almost as limitless as the slate of options available to them.

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For parents, empty nest can be full of promise

Wed, Jul 26, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – What’s next? That is the looming question many Oklahoma families will face this fall when they usher the youngest child out of the house and, in a moment of hand-wringing fear and giddy excitement, officially empty the proverbial nest.

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Calming those new-school-year jitters

Wed, Jul 26, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – When the new school year begins this fall, there is bound to be lots of excitement, but also some nerves for both students and their parents.

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Breakfast helps set the stage for academic success

Wed, Jul 26, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Mornings during the school year can be a hectic blur for both parents and students trying to get out the door, but that should not be an excuse to skip breakfast.

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College students should budget, too

Wed, Jul 26, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – It is true, college students are not known for having a lot of money, but that does not take away the need for a budget. In fact, it may be even more important to know how much is coming in and going out of the bank account.

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Safely walking and riding a bicycle to school

Fri, Jul 21, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – When school begins this fall, many Oklahoma students will arrive by bus or car, while others will walk or ride bicycles, and that means keeping some important safety precautions in mind.

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Plan ahead to manage back-to-school costs

Thu, Jul 20, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – While Oklahoma students enjoy the last few weeks of summer, another school year is fast approaching, and that means the annual back-to-school shopping frenzy is on the very near horizon.

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Protecting your skin from the sun

Mon, Jul 17, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Getting in a little fun in the sun is a summertime treat, but protecting your skin from exposure to ultraviolet rays while outdoors is no laughing matter.

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Remember to stay hydrated in the summer

Mon, Jul 17, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – While it is important to stay hydrated year-round, it can be more of a challenge during the steamy summer months. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to beat the heat by balancing fluid intake with what is lost through the course of the daily living.

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Protecting children from lice during summer camp

Tue, Jun 27, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – With school out, many youths may be heading off to camps and conferences for part of their summer break. If that is the case, both children and parents should know how to protect against head lice.

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