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Q&A: Jaylin Strub Wednesday, August 18, 2021

A sophomore’s advice to incoming freshmen. Q: What are you going to do this year that’s going to be different than last year? A: Well, first of all, I’m going to go to football Anna Pope tailgates. That’s for sure. We didn’t have any of News Editor those (last year). But also, I mean, I joined a sorority Assisting and direct- last year, just like a noning students at the front panhellenic. I think there’s desk, Jaylin Strub, sophoa lot of things we weren’t more architectural engiable to do and just things neering major, is the front that were completely differdesk assistant at Oklahoma ent. So, I’m kind of excited State’s Student Union. to actually hug people and While today is Strub’s first get to see them without day on the job, she helps their masks on. direct people to places they Q: What’s the most need to go and field quesexciting part about going tions. into this school year? Q: Do you have any A: I think, honestly, advice for incoming fresh- being able to actually like men? go to class. I think last year A: Honestly, I would was hard to find motivation just say, try to get involved and this year I’m excited to and make sure to stay on see people, meet friends, top of things. There’s a lot actually get to know the of things I didn’t know and professors and just be in things I needed to experithat environment. ence from last year and so, Q: Do you have any I would definitely just try advice for students in to get out of the dorm and class? Any little nuggets meet new people. of wisdom?

A: I would say definitely pay attention. I fall asleep a lot, but I would definitely pay attention and go to class for sure. I know attendance, I think, is mandatory this year last year it wasn’t. So, that was kind of hard. A lot of people did not go to class. I tried to go to class, don’t get me wrong, but I would say definitely go and do everything you can. Q: What advice do you have for students to keep their eye on the prize (graduation). A: I would say if you can get to know someone above, in upper years, that’s pretty cool. Not only to kind of see where you are going but also, to help you get through it. I really like internships and things like that I had one last summer. Just kind of getting me into it (her field) and just knowing that you actually like to do that can motivate you to keep going. news.ed@ocolly.com

First day on the job, Jaylin Strub answers questions at the front desk.

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Column: Normal is not normal Ellen Slater Lifestyle Editor

Students return to campus on the first day of classes with masks being optional.

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experienced a non-coronavirus college life for a year and a half. The rest of the student body didn’t, so this first day isn’t about returning to normalcy, but rather celebrating that it is quite the opposite of what these college students have known as their normal. As the numbers show, we are not out of the woods. The university, as well as the rest of the country are still taking precautions as the new variant spreads through the masses. The virus is not gone. Culturally, we as a college campus are back to more typical ways, as we have adapted. While the virus is not gone, the world is socially, and logistically, more so what we are trying to define as normal. So, as the library bells chime, students are running to in-person class, and the lines at the Student Union are the longest they will be all school year, it was a habitual, non covid-baited first day. What we as a society are trying to define as “normal’’, I suppose. I sat within five feet of my classmates, got to study in my favorite part of Edmond Low that has been closed for the past year, and did not log into a single Zoom call. Wear your masks if it’s a moment you know you should and remember that the new variants are real, but embrace the typical-ness that this semester will hopefully bring. The normalcy that was debuted on this hot, busy first day of school. Here is to a first day of un-normalcy for the majority of the student body, a bit of nostalgic normal for the students that have been around for awhile, and hopefully the standard of normal for the freshman. Happy first week of school, cowboys, I hope it feels un-normal from what you know.

The Oklahoma August heat is very obvious. The cardboard signs that read, “hi mom” for that first day of school photo op are being posed with in front of Edmond Low, flyers from what seems like a thousand different student ministries are being handed out, and it seems that just about every girl is somehow wearing a bid day shirt from the Saturday before. Yep, it is the first day of school at OSU. And dare I say it, it feels normal. Normal. Normalcy. Return to normal. Normal, normal, normal. A word that has been thrown at the sign of any sign of it throughout the pandemic era we have been living in. Normalcy is defined as, “the state of being usual, typical, or expected.” As a fourth-year student, I guess this return to old-ways feels normal, according to definition. Seniors had a big chunk of college time pre-pandemic. But it is interesting that this “normal” first day was the opposite of normal to the rest of the student body. Their normal is not the typical, they have not experienced this. As the definition of normal goes “the state of being usual, typical, or expected” this is quite literally the opposite. It is, “unusual, non typical, and non expected” to the majority of current collegians on this campus. Walking into the first day and seeing the professors full face- not having to guess what they look like under the mask until you one day see them on a Zoom call, and are shocked at what they actually look likefeels normal to us seniors. We entertainment.ed@ocolly.com

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Students rushed around campus, searching for classrooms, meeting new people, getting free stuff and sending “first day of school” photos to their moms. The 2021-22 school year was kicked off with crowds of freshmen, more dining options and full-capacity classrooms. Zachary Hunter

RUNNING TO WIN! “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run...Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games (athletics) goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air. No. I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.” (I Co. 9:2427 NIV) The Olympic games; every 4 years. Young men and women train and train to participate and hopefully win a medal. It is a great honor to win. However, it really counts only for this life. The Apostle makes it clear that believers are in a race for a crown that is eternal. The value of crown will never end. He challenges us to run to win! A faithful Christian leader is promised “the crown of glory that will never fade away.” (1 Pet.5:4 NIV) The person who perseveres under trial “will receive the crown of life that the Lord promised to them who love him.” (Ja.1:12, Rev.2:10) This is a person that does not give up.

The Apostle said, “I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” (2 Tim.4:78) Therefore a crown of righteousness will be given to him at that final judgment. Yet, not only to him but to all who long for Christ’s coming. Dear ones in Christ, whether young or older, let’s run with Christ. Let’s not give up! Let’s fulfil God’s plan for our lives.. Let’s be faithful to the end. The end will be glorious!

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5 ways to destress this week

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Pete’s Pete Posse is around the campus everyday for pet therapy.

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dogs around campus. They are available for pets and cuddles most days, and are a great option to help destress. Be sure to collect all the information cards for each dog. Their schedule can be found on OSU’s student resources website. Classes for the Fall 2021 semester started 3. OSU Counseling Services this past Monday, the start of a new school year is OSU offers free counseling services to stualways stressful. This is a time full of big transidents, appointments are easy to make and can be tions and a lot of new information being given out. seen quickly. Please visit ucs.okstate.edu for more It is important that students prioritize their mental information. health and make sure to take mindfulness breaks. On the other hand, there are also many unofThere are many resources available on Okla- ficial ways to destress and relax on campus. homa State’s campus to help students destress. 4. Nature on campus 1. The Reboot Center Perhaps a walk around campus and admirIt is located in the Student Union room 320W. ing the formal gardens, making sure to be mindful There are many resources there than can help of the surroundings and allowing a mental break. students destress and learn how to handle situations OSU has installed several benches around Theta that college years cause. Pond. It is easy to take a quick break on the way 2. Pete’s Pet Posse back from class and admire all the wildlife. Be sure A group of community members bring their to be mindful of all the sounds and settings around

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oneself, it allows students the time it needs to reset and destress. Of course, it is always a good idea to take a study break and catch up with friends. 5. Stillwater coffee break Try grabbing a coffee from the new Starbucks off highway 51 or try the new Balanced located in the Wesley Center. These two coffee shops are new to town this semester, making them a must try. Mental health is an important aspect of the lives of students. Being sure to take care of one’s self does not end with eating healthy or working out. Taking time to check in with one’s self daily and be selfish in making decisions that prioritize one and their own well being. It’s always ok to ask for help and remember OSU offers many resources for student’s use, and there are many individual practices that can keep cowboys and cowgirls healthy.

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2021 Big 12 preview: Texas Tech

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Ben Hutchens Digital Editor Texas Tech coach Matt Wells needs a jump. Otherwise, he might not patrol the TTU sidelines at this time next season. Wells has led the Red Raiders to an 8-14 record during his tenure as head coach and hasn’t finished higher than eighth in the conference.

This year, Wells needs his defense to perform to prove why he belongs in the top ranks of college football. Defense and Texas Tech historically don’t go together. Last season the Red Raiders were 9th in the Big 12 in total defense, giving up 36.4 points per game. The hope for Wells’ attempt to reverse history is TTU returns all but two defensive starters, including a solid core at linebacker. Riko Jeffers and Colin Schooler return as super seniors and anchor a linebacker room seven men deep. “We’re older there,” Wells said. “We’ve got returning guys. We need to play well. They know it. But the strength of that will be those guys in the middle, those linebackers and their veteran leadership.”

Offense is where the Red Raiders have historically buttered their bread. They finished fourth in the Big 12 last season with 29.1 points per game. After losing 2020 starting quarterback Alan Bowman in the transfer portal, the Red Raiders brought in former Oregon Duck Tyler Shough to challenge senior Henry Colombi for the starting job. “I think the things (Shough) brings are hard to measure,” Wells said. “He’s in early, stays late. He’s a football junkie. He’s been a really good leader, and fit(s) in with our players almost immediately. Henry Colombi, who won a few games last year in this league for us, had a really good spring. I’m proud of Henry. That will be a really good battle.”

Both quarterbacks have the benefit of working with new TTU offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Sonnie Cumbie. “Part of the reason I do believe I chose (Cumbie) is just his ability to coach and connect with those quarterbacks,” Wells said. “He’s a detailed teacher. He’s a technique teacher. He’s done a nice job with those guys in the spring.” The offense will likely sustain the Red Raiders this season, but the performance of the experienced defense will determine their fate.

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Tumma’s take: Breaking down OSU’s defensive situation Sudeep Tumma Staff Reporter In this 12-part series, we’ll take an in-depth look at OSU’s QB, RB, WR, CW, O-line, D-line, LB, CB, S, ST, OFF and DEF situations. Each report will break down relevant players’ strengths/weaknesses, what to expect in 2021 and other critical information. Every time I think about how good defensive coordinator Jim Knowles defense was last year, a quote from Tre Sterling always rings in my mind. “Coach Knowles always says, ‘Give us an inch, and we’ll defend it.’” Knowles, the fourth-year defensive coordinator, found the perfect balance with his defensive scheme last season. Going into 2020, there was major buzz surrounding the defense and its potential. The players were ecstatic about what was to come, some of the defenders even said they wanted the defense to be the ones winning out games, not just liming opposing offenses while OSU’s offense put up points. While I had high hopes for this defense going into the year, it was hard to imagine the Cowboys would actually deliver. But they did. Everything about the talent, scheme and versatility of this defense set up perfectly for the modern-day game. First off, with the athletes they deployed, the Cowboys’ sideline-tosideline speed was unmatched. So many of these Big 12 offenses would try to get their players the ball in space and force OSU to make plays on defense. The Cowboys did it, and with consistency. At all three levels, OSU had rangy athletes who not only could track ball carriers well, but they also had the strength/tackling ability to bring them down consistently. Safeties Tre Sterling and Kolby Harvell-Peel were like linebackers when they were in the box. Linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez was like a defensive back in coverage. There was an

6-foot-3, 240-pound athletic freak in Trace Ford playing a hybrid defensive end/linebacker role. This defense was gushing with talent, but Knowles and his scheme was a huge part of the overall success. With all these versatile, talented pieces, Knowles had so much flexibility. With these strong safeties who would thrive in the box, Knowles didn’t have to put bigger personnel in short-yardage situations. Sterling and Harvell-Peel could shoot gaps and make tackles linebackers/linemen should be making. He didn’t have to go to a dime or quarters package (six or seven defensive backs) because he had two linebackers, Rodriguez and Amen Ogbongbemiga, who could drop back in coverage. And, of course, Ford provided the same versatility. And all that is so key because it allowed OSU to keep its best players on the field, while also keeping speed on the field in case an offense tried to bounce a run outside. Or even if opposing offenses went play action pass, OSU had the personnel to match it. Knowles wasn’t afraid of bring seven, eight bodies to the line of scrimmage because of the stellar play of cornerbacks Rodarius Williams and Jarrick Bernard-Converse clamping down on wide receivers in one-on-one coverage. That’s just a example of how everything meshed together perfectly. Pass rush and cornerback play go handin-hand. The coverage on the back end would give OSU’s pass rush more time on simple three, four-man rushes while the corners staying glued. So when it came to dialing up the pressure, Knowles schemed up welltimed stunts and delayed blitzes, he disguised coverages well, he went eight in the box one play then dropped eight in the coverage the next. And you saw the effect. With such well-designed plays, so often we saw a free rusher with a straight line to the quarterback. That comes from play design. One of his most effective packages was when he employed a three-man front with Trace Ford, Calvin Bundage and Tyler Lacey — three of OSU’s best pass rushers. With the other eight dropping in coverage, a simple, but effective three-man rush put pressure on the QB and got third-down stops. And that’s the best thing OSU’s defense did last season — literally.

Jim Knowles has figured out how to stymie Big 12 offenses.

The Cowboys boasted the best third-down defense in the country. Along with that, they were 16th in sacks, 34th in scoring defense and 44th in total defense. That’s pretty impressive in the Big 12. But don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying Knowles and this defense are perfect. The Achillies’ heel of this group was the big plays they gave up. OSU could suffocate opposing offenses, force four three-and-outs — then allow an 80-yard touchdown off a slant route. It’s not ideal, it’s not desirable, but it’s an unintended consequence of being so aggressive against Big 12 offenses with special playmakers. It’s not something you’re happy with, but you’re OK with that happening every so often if you can afford your offense better field position on the regular. Still, you know Knowles is going to continue to find ways to cut down the big plays. He just continues to find ways to get better. The progression with Knowles is incredible. In his first year in 2018, he was uber-aggressive with the pass rush and OSU piled up the sacks, but it was to no avail. The Cowboys were 97th in scoring defense that year. In 2019, Knowles and defense

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showed more promise as he started to adjust to the speed of the Big 12. But in 2020, this unit really hit its stride when Knowles learned to find the balance between being aggressive and being deliberate. Talent, versatility and scheme were huge reasons for it, and amazingly, we haven’t even talked about the depth yet. OSU was two-deep at every position and three-deep on the D-line, which was vital for this team. Not just when injuries occurred, but it allowed guys to go 100% every snap because they got genuine rest when they came off the field. In a grueling, taxing game such as the one against Tulsa, which was a slugfest, the defense never let up. Outside of one TD drive, OSU stifled the Golden Hurricane, forcing numerous punts, holding it to 0-12 on third down conversions and turnover on downs. The Cowboys weren’t worn down. A huge reason for that was depth. Now, in 2021, OSU loses only one starter on defense. Williams is a sizable loss, no question, but with all the talent, experience, skill, versatility and Knowles, this defense is going to special once again. sports.ed@ocolly.com

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