Pointing out beer misconceptions

3.2 beer — not as weak as you think, or maybe 6-point just isn’t as strong

In bars across the state, you’ll hear people rant about Oklahoma’s wimpy brew. However, the difference in the alcohol content isn’t as much as you think.

It turns out that Oklahomans might not have to sing “99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall” twice to receive the same enjoyment.

The difference between Oklahoma’s 3.2 percent beer and 6-point beer might not be that big after all, said Mike Lalli, brewmaster of Choc Beer at Pete’s Place in Krebs, Okla.

Lalli said people have a huge misconception about 3.2 beer versus 6-point beer. The 3.2 beers are not the half-strength, watered-down drinks some people think.

Cowboy Kickoff 2008

Chad Marshall hosts a preview of the upcoming football season in a four part video series that looks at the Cowboy’s offense, defense and schedule. Jordan Woodruff, Jack Burk and Lauren Blackwell reporting. Presented by OSU’s Sports Media Club.

Bryant stands out among young receivers

From Hart Lee Dykes to Rashaun Woods to Adarius Bowman, OSU football has seemingly always had an All-American wide receiver to get the ball.

This year’s go-to guy comes is sophomore Dez Bryant.

Bryant had 43 catches for 622 yards and six touchdowns as a true freshman last year and will take the Cowboy receiving unit on his shoulders from the first snap.

Laughter is the best medicine

Katie Dinsmore joined a nearly-packed crowd at the Seretean Center Wednesday night to laugh along to the Second City Comedy Theater, where stars like funny-woman Tina Fey and Steve Carell caught their breaks.

Not your average day of class: Photo Finish

Most students walk into buildings to have class. Others rappel down them.

About 40 Army ROTC students rappelled down Thatcher Hall on Wednesday afternoon. The activity was part of a training exercise to prepare military science juniors for a leadership development course.