Good morning, Stillwater.

Rising gas prices now at $4 per gallon have strained OSU student budgets as many adjust transportation costs for work, groceries, and other trips.

Students are choosing to walk or ride the Big Orange Bus to cope with the 51% increase from last year.

OSU students (including enthusiastic juniors) showed renewed interest in traditional class rings when Jonstens set up at the Student Union this week, leading the Alumni Association to plan a ring ceremony with Pistol Pete and an Orange Splash event to celebrate academic achievements.

Emmy Hedden has excelled in her new wide back role after shifting from midfield to provide the Cowgirls with an extra attacking edge.

Coach Colin Carmichael said she now leads with four assists and continues to refine her defensive play.

OSU’s Cowgirls won a fall softball scrimmage against USAO 6 to 0 on a beautiful day, pitching a combined no-hitter while scoring decisive runs in multiple innings.

Coach Kenny Gajewski highlighted newcomer Delainey Everett’s strong performance at the campus field.

Parsa Fallah, nicknamed Mr. Oklahoma State, is gradually rejoining practices while recovering from an ACL injury—he has resumed treatment sessions and controlled drills after summer surgery and is expected to progress toward full clearance by early November.

Coach Steve Lutz praised his dedication.

Local sports experts offered Big 12 predictions for OSU as the Cowboys prepare for their road game at West Virginia, with forecasts ranging from a 6-3 season to a 3-6 season (depending on performance in Morgantown).

OSU women’s basketball finalized their 2026-27 schedule by announcing games against Washington on Nov.

27 and UMass on Nov. 28 at the Coconut Hoops event at Alico Arena in Fort Myers + the team enters year five under coach Jacie Hoyt with a new top transfer class.

Oklahoma State's defense excelled against Oregon by forcing three-and-outs on three of the Ducks' first four drives + is tied for the top third-down defense in the FBS as coach Cassity sets clear season goals.