Despite Gov. Jerry Brown’s plea that we all cut water usage by 20 percent, the numerous water fountains around campus continue to flow. Not the drinking fountains, mind you, but the large, decorative ones that do little more than add to the ambiance.

On Saturday night, Oklahoma State University basketball standout Marcus Smart let his emotions get the best of him. Trying to keep his team in the contest during the waning seconds, Smart was called for a foul after attempting to stop an opposing player’s breakaway dunk. The worst was yet to come for the sophomore.

No. 18 now has five NFL Most Valuable Player awards, 13 Pro Bowl selections, 23 games of playoff experience but only one Super Bowl ring to his name.

Every year, people rack their brains thinking of ways to improve their lives, be better people or make this year their year.Well, that’s just too much pressure....