Friday, August 16, 2024
Welcome, Students Safety tips for new Cowboys HAYDEN ALEXANDER NEWS & LIFESTYLE EDITOR The Oklahoma State University Police Department is the force tasked with keeping students safe. This is a shared responsibility; students can also contribute to their safety by taking several steps. Stay safe, and add these 10 tips to your safety tool kit. Do not walk alone at night If you plan a late-night walk or a club meeting runs late, ensure you have a trusted group or friend to walk home with. If you need help to avoid walking home alone, walk in brightly lit areas and stick to the main campus roads. Let a roommate or friend know your path of travel and when to expect you back. OSUPD’s SafeWalk system allows students to request a buddy to walk to their destination seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m., and OSUPD is always available to walk with students. Call (405) 744-6523 to request a SafeWalk. File Photo The trail around Boomer Lake is a good place to exercise close to campus, though it is good practice to go with a buddy.
A Cowboy guide to fitness RAYNEE HOWELL
OSU, and it houses more than 20 intramural ASSISTANT NEWS & LIFESTYLE sports, according to the OSU website. To EDITOR compete in these sports, registration fees @RAYNEEHOWELL usually range from $20-30 for a season. Not bad at all, to stay in shape and have fun. For the early risers and the night owls, For many students stepping onto campus the Colvin is open from 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. for the first time, or at least the first time in Monday through Thursday; 5:30 a.m. to a long time, walking to class in the August 9 p.m. on Friday, and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on heat will be more than enough exercise. Sunday. But for those overachievers, this guide is Now, what Colvin newcomers need to here to help you navigate fitness at OSU and know is how busy the Colvin will get. If you in Stillwater. arrive anytime between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., As students, every penny you save counts. there will usually be lines for machines, For this reason, most students utilize avail- especially the pec fly machine. You might as able campus resources. On campus, there is well take the exercise out of your chest day a focus on physical and emotional wellness, routine if you plan to consistently go to the and many resources can be found at the gym around this time – trust me. Colvin Center. The benches and squat racks will most If you want to stay in shape, you can play likely be full as well, but they’ll open up basketball, lift weights, play tennis, play vol- more frequently. If you come to play basketleyball, rock climb, attend classes or simply ball, there is a good chance that all of the walk on the treadmill all in the same place; balls will be checked out. for most activities, all you need is your stuIf you want to fully enjoy yourself at the dent ID to participate. Colvin, you have to be strategic. If you plan The Colvin offers cardio, strength and to work out, earlier is better. If you can mind-body connection group fitness classes squeeze your workout in before classes or taught by professionals for a membership during the time when most are in class, fee, which is at a reduced cost for students. around 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., it’s a more efficient It is also the hub of recreational activity at experience.
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Events during the first week of classes HAYDEN ALEXANDER NEWS & LIFESTYLE EDITOR
Classes start Monday, and students, returning and new, are in for an eventful first week at OSU. Here is a list of 10 events happening on campus during the first week of class. Free Fitness Week The Colvin Recreation Center is hosting a “Free Fitness Week,” allowing students to explore multiple group fitness classes. First Day of School Pictures The Student Union Activities Board (SUAB) is hosting its annual “First Day of School Pictures” event on Monday and Tuesday from 8 a.m. to noon on Library Lawn.
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Payton Little The Colvin Recreation Center is hosting “Free Fitness Week” starting Monday, allowing students to take group fitness classes for free all week.
Summer headlines you missed HAYDEN ALEXANDER NEWS & LIFESTYLE EDITOR
Here are the summer headlines you missed.
Connor Fuxa A new four-way stop sign at Scott Avenue and Monroe Street was added during the spring semester to help increase pedestrian safety on campus after a student’s death.
Graduate initiative OSU is launching a new initiative that highlights four graduate competencies: ethical leadership, professional preparedness, engaged citizenship and personal responsibility. The university wants students to graduate with these competencies. The OSU portfolio will pair
the graduate competencies with a digital portfolio to showcase student experiences.
extra speed limit signs around campus to encourage more alert driving. The task force is currently surveying student and employee driving habits.
Housing shortage A potentially record-breaking number of students are attending OSU this fall. Because of the high Student Farm providing number of enrolled students, OSU fresh produce is working to house students on The OSU Student Farm and Our and off campus. Daily Bread are working together to provide fresh produce to the Pedestrian Safety Task community. The farm plans on Force expanding its operations to reach The Pedestrian Safety Task more regional food banks. Force is working to improve campus safety. This summer, it placed
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