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OSU’s 5th annual Cowboy Country Polar Plunge features 150 participants

The 2026 Cowboy Country Polar Plunge, uniting the Stillwater Polar Plunge and Oklahoma State University's "Chilly Cowboy," took place Feb. 21 at the Colvin Recreation Center's outdoor pool, bringing the community together to raise critical funds for
OSU’s 5th annual Cowboy Country Polar Plunge features 150 participants
OSU’s 5th annual Cowboy Country Polar Plunge features 150 participants

Fri, Feb 27, 2026

The 2026 Cowboy Country Polar Plunge, uniting the Stillwater Polar Plunge and Oklahoma State University's "Chilly Cowboy," took place Feb. 21 at the Colvin Recreation Center's outdoor pool, bringing the community together to raise critical funds for

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Six honored with life-saving awards for aiding OSU student

Wed, Apr 30, 2025

Josh Johnston was playing basketball with some friends one Thursday when his entire world stopped. Johnston, 21, fell to the court as he suffered a cardiac arrest inside the Colvin Recreation Center on April 3.

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2023 NIRSA Flag Football National Championship hosted at OSU, featuring Unified team

Thu, Dec 21, 2023

Oklahoma State University Campus Recreation hosted the 2023 NIRSA Flag Football National Championship Dec. 18-20 in Stillwater at the Colvin Recreation Center intramural fields.

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Swim Club returns to the pool hoping to make a splash

Fri, Sep 15, 2023

After a year-long hiatus, the Oklahoma State University Swim Club is making waves again, ready to bring competitive swimming back to the OSU campus.

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OSU First Cowboy Shrum shares health journey during International Men’s Health Week

Tue, Jun 14, 2022

International Men's Health Week began June 13, and for Oklahoma State University First Cowboy Darren Shrum, taking care of his health goes beyond the walls of a gym.

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OSU's Colvin Center named one of six top centers in nation

Thu, Apr 14, 2005

The National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association has named Oklahoma State University's Colvin Center one of the top collegiate sports facilities in the nation.

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