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The Cowboy Way: John Blair

Before John Blair ever stepped into a University Health Services exam room at Oklahoma State University, he was marching across campus with a tuba strapped to his shoulders.
The Cowboy Way: John Blair
Herald Your Fame Homecoming 2017

Tue, May 1, 2018

Three words in the Oklahoma State University alma mater provided the inspiration for this year's Homecoming theme – 'Herald Your Fame.' Our alma mater has produced many famous people and ideas, all of which were celebrated in October at the annual

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Alumni Cross the Stage-Many Years Later

Tue, May 1, 2018

James Cavender, class of 1953, and Jerry Ott, class of 1970, both completed their degree programs in the college but military duty kept them from participating in their respective graduation ceremonies. Now, decades later, the two celebrated the

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Pistol Pete parties with alumni families at Tulsa and Oklahoma City zoos

Tue, May 1, 2018

The OKC Metro OSU Alumni Chapter celebrated Pistol Pete's birthday at the Oklahoma City Zoo on October 8. More than 300 OSU fans and friends attended the party and sang "Happy Birthday" to Pete. Afterward, cake was served and Pistol Pete mingled

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Piloting a Win-Win

Tue, May 1, 2018

With the help of Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City, five students from the Advanced Science and Technology Education Charter (ASTEC) public school in Oklahoma City have taken their senior year to a whole new level. They work in technical

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Essay: Support for Higher Education is the Answer

Thu, Sep 1, 2016

Somewhere in Oklahoma a young high school girl dreams of attending Oklahoma State University. While her parents never went to college, they understand the importance of her attending — and earning a diploma to work in a career she needs to support

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The Lady Behind the Mask

Tue, Sep 1, 2015

Master Puppeteer Repairs Pistol Pete

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Being Pistol Pete

Sat, Sep 1, 2012

A look behind the auditions of Pistol Pete

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Portraying Pistol Pete

Mon, Dec 1, 2008

On Nov. 1, 1958, thousands of OSU alumni, family and friends gathered at Lewis Field for the homecoming game against Army. It was the first homecoming under the newly named Oklahoma State University and a first for what has become one of the

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The man behind the mascot

Sat, Dec 1, 2007

What it's like to be Pistol Pete.

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