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Short Story Of Oklahoma State University

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Eighteen deaths. Three tragedies. One Cowboy family. When a school has suffered as much as Oklahoma State, you have to wonder what it is about that place that still draws people to it? Most kids from my town find themselves at Texas Tech or Texas A&M. Why not follow them? The very first time I stepped on campus, I fell in love. From the flowers in front of the library to the trees that surround Theta Pond, everything about the campus was beautiful to me. More important than the beauty of the campus itself are the ethics for which it stands. The vision of Oklahoma State University is to “advance the quality of life in Oklahoma by fulfilling the instructional, research, and outreach obligations of a first-class, land grant educational system.” …show more content…

We were driving up for the homecoming game. I arrived in town about nine o’ clock. My friend, who attends Oklahoma State, picked me up and took me on a tour around Greek Row to show me the floats. Afterwards, we went to her dorm to prepare for the game that was scheduled for later in the afternoon. Just before 11 o’clock I got an urgent text from my older brother. He also attends OSU and needed to know where I was. This struck me as odd until we walked outside and heard the overwhelming sound of helicopters overhead. The news I would hear only seconds later would validate the choice of Stillwater as my home for the next four …show more content…

Our teams and coaches take pride in carrying themselves with class, both on and off the field. The fans tend to replicate that same state of mind. This has garnered a lot of love from the Big 12 family over these past few weeks. The Oklahoma University band, the Cowboys’ biggest rival, flew an OSU flag at their game on the day of the accident. Many of the teams have made large banners for their students to sign. The University of Arkansas’ read “Standing #StillwaterStrong”. A week after the accident, the Oklahoma State football team traveled to Lubbock. Texas Tech officials asked their fans to refrain from using the hashtag “#WreckOSU” or “#Wreckem” out of respect for the tragedy. They also displayed an orange ribbon on their scoreboard. It is times of heartache like Stillwater is currently enduring that show the importance of friendships like these. Oklahoma State has historically filled its campus with loving people who receive help in times of need because they would willingly do the same for even their most bitter

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