For Sarah, it really is a small, small world

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Sarah CopleyThe pretty, red-haired coed dons a lab coat and latex gloves before stepping into a laboratory at the OU Health Sciences Center. Since her projects require her to work with retroviruses and bacteria, including E. coli, it’s necessary to take precautions before starting the day’s foray into the relatively new research field of epigenetics.

New technology for journalism advisors

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Sharon Bullard, journalism instructor at Marlow High School, was one of eight Oklahoma media advisors and journalism teachers who gave up part of their summer vacations to attend the Oklahoma Scholastic Media Initiative Workshop at the University of Oklahoma’s Gaylord College of Journalism.

Timothy Davidson inducted into elite 4-H Key Club

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Last week, Timothy Davidson of Marlow traveled to Stillwater to be inducted into the Oklahoma 4-H Key Club. Membership in this prestigious organization is an honor extended to only the top 4-H members in the state, or less than 1 percent.

Phipps is 4-H Volunteer of the Year

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During the Stephens County 4-H Banquet held Aug. 5 at the Stephens County fairgrounds, members of the county’s 4-H program were honored for their outstanding leadership and citizenship during the 2007-’08 4-H year.

Running life’s race in the right lane

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Brad GildonWhen Brad Gildon and his cohorts emerge from the water after a grueling swim and dash to their waiting bikes in the transition area, the other athletes jump on and take off in a flash.
It’s not that simple for Brad. The former Marlow High School athlete takes a few moments to test his blood sugar level. . .