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05/07/2026

05/07/2026

Canvas, Oklahoma State University’s learning management system, suffered an outage Thursday afternoon during finals week, interrupting exams and grading across all OSU A&M campuses as parent company Instructure responds to an escalating cybersecurity incident.

An OSU spokesperson said Thursday that both the web and mobile versions of Canvas are currently down and that students are unable to access any assignments, quizzes or exams.

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✍️ Bryson Thadhani, Co-Editor-in-Chief
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05/02/2026

🚨 BREAKING 🚨

Erick Hagler, 33, of Stillwater has been identified as a person of interest in a shooting on the Strip late Friday night, according to a statement from the Stillwater Police Department.

SPD said officers responded at approximately 11:55 p.m. Friday to the 300 block of South Washington Street for a reported shooting. When officers arrived, they found one victim with a gunshot wound, who was transported to Stillwater Medical Center, is in stable condition and is cooperating with detectives, according to the statement. The Stillwater Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division responded to process the scene, and the investigation remains active.

Oklahoma State University issued a Cowboy Alert late Friday night reporting a weapon near the intersection of University Avenue and Washington Street in Stillwater and urging people to avoid the area as police investigated. The alert, sent through the university’s emergency notification system, instructed people to stay away from the area while officers responded and said additional updates would be sent as they became available.

OSU sent a second alert at 12:53 a.m. stating: “The subject was last seen heading southbound away from campus. There is currently no active threat, and campus is in an all-clear status. Please remain safety aware and monitor for any future alerts.”

In an updated statement Saturday, SPD said officers and detectives had gathered additional information and reviewed video surveillance related to the shooting and identified Hagler as a person of interest. The statement said an attached photo of Hagler was from a previous booking in February 2026.

No arrests had been announced as of Saturday morning. Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Stillwater Police Department Tip Line at 405-533-TIPS (8477), according to the statement.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

✍️ Bryson Thadhani, Co-Editor-in-Chief
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05/02/2026

🚨 BREAKING 🚨

Oklahoma State University issued a Cowboy Alert late Friday night reporting a weapon near the intersection of University Avenue and Washington Street in Stillwater and urging people to avoid the area as police investigate.

The alert, sent through the university’s Cowboy Alert emergency notification system, instructed people to stay away from the area while officers respond and said additional updates will be sent out as they become available. s and other immediate safety concerns.

At the time, OSU Police had not released additional details about the nature of the report, any potential injuries or whether a suspect has been identified or detained. The university said more information would be provided through Cowboy Alert messages and official OSU social media channels as the situation develops.

University officials encourage anyone in the vicinity of University and Washington to follow police instructions, avoid the area and seek a secure location indoors if necessary.This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
✍️ 📸 Bryson Thadhani, Co-Editor-in-Chief

04/26/2026

A 15-year-old Stillwater resident died Saturday night after a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of US-177 and East 104th Street in Payne County, according to an Oklahoma Highway Patrol crash report.

✍️ Bryson Thadhani, Co-Editor-in-Chief
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04/26/2026

A 15-year-old Stillwater resident has died following a late-night crash in Payne County. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the collision occurred Saturday night at the intersection of US-177 and East 104th Street and involved two vehicles.
Multiple others were injured in the crash, which remains under investigation.

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✍️Bryson Thadhani // Co-Editor-in-Chief
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04/18/2026

The 20th annual Remember the 10 run brought the Oklahoma State University community together Saturday morning.
Participants took part in a fun run, 5K, and 10K, starting at 8 a.m. on Hall of Fame Avenue and making their way through campus before finishing behind Gallagher-Iba Arena.
The event continues to honor the 10 lives lost and preserve their legacy 20 years later. 🧡

🎙️: Megan Gibson

04/18/2026

Culture, leadership, and tradition on full display at Oklahoma State University.
The annual Miss and Mister American Indian OSU pageant, hosted by the Center for Sovereign Nations and Native American Student Association, crowned Kellon Collington and Elijah Grass as this year’s titleholders.

🎙️: Megan Gibson

04/17/2026

A storm on the horizon. Empty roads. And a decision that can change everything. For storm chasers, it’s where curiosity meets danger, and sometimes, where things go too far. “What started as a fear as a kid became a curiosity.” From viral livestreams to crowded backroads, chasing storms has never been more accessible. So when does fascination turn into something dangerous?

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✍️Lilian Easter // Staff Reporter
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