‘Stories from Alumni’ Archives
Former Oklahoma State receiver still hopes to play in the NFL
By David Ubben Class of 2009 SKIATOOK — Prentiss Elliott’s legs belong in the NFL. Wherever his legs are, a defender is usually far behind or below them, cursing at the prospect of giving up another reception. His hands, strong and reliable, extend from below his forearms, bulging biceps and broad shoulders that should belong to a man [...]
‘Tijuana Tornado’ aims to be city’s idol
By Ivan Orozco Class of 2005 MONTEBELLO — He won't forget it. Tattooed in Antonio Margarito's mind is the moment he received the devastating news. It was October 1999, on the eve of his bout against Buck Smith, when Margarito was summoned to take a phone call at the front desk of a Holiday Inn in Fort Worth, Texas. His older brother, [...]
Yankees righty muffles Astros, wins 260th game
By Carlos M. Silva Jr. Class of 2008 The first inning was an aberration for New York Yankees veteran Mike Mussina. After allowing a three-run homer to Carlos Lee, Mussina silenced the sixth sellout crowd (43,409) at Minute Maid Park this season by holding the Astros scoreless in his last five innings. "He was outstanding tonight," [...]
A hostage to concussions — NJ.com
By Jackie Friedman Class of 2008 As her former teammates huddle around their coach, Niki Popyer stands several arm’s lengths away, just out of earshot. "No matter how close I am," she says, "I’m on the outside." She shields her pain behind a full grin until a haze sets in. She glances past her teammates to the basketball hoop 60 feet [...]
From darkness, Vise finds light with Oklahoma gymnastics — ESPN.com
By David Hinojosa Class of 1993 Hollie Vise and gymnastics are friends again. Vise, a junior for the 10th-ranked Oklahoma women's gymnastics team, is enjoying renewed enthusiasm for a sport that once led to the biggest disappointment in her life. The 21-year-old Dallas native begins the 2009 season Friday at No. 3 Florida as the Big 12's [...]
Life after Liberia – Independent Record
By Amber Kuehn Class of 2007 They grew up in war-torn Liberia, spending the majority of their days in hiding for fear of becoming child soldiers. They witnessed things in childhood most Americans never see in a lifetime. Starvation and death before their eyes. Violence so gruesome it robs one's innocence and forces kids to grow up before [...]
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