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Gone batty Thursday, September 2, 2021

Bat spotted in the North Commons Annika Warren Staff Reporter

Bats are not usually one of the first things students expect to see in the dorm. After the bat tick infestation at Patchin Hall in 2019, the Oklahoma State is no stranger to these creatures being in students’ living spaces. Over two weeks ago in the North Commons, there was a bat sighted in the downstairs lobby. Alex Kubicek, a freshman biology major, is a resident of the North Commons. “I was walking into the dorm, and there was a guy that told me I wasn’t allowed to go into the elevator because they didn’t want a bat to fly in,” Kubicek said. Some students like Erika Mitchell, a freshman business marketing major and resident in

Yik Yak is back See Batty on 2

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Last week a bat was sighted flying through North Commons.

Ellen Slater Lifestyle Editor Yik Yak, the popular app that lets users anonymously post on a thread, where everyone with the app in a 5-mile radius can see, has come off of a four year hiatus and the Stillwater college community is enduring it. The app became very popular in 2013, but was taken off the app store and not released again till this month. The app is world-wide, but focuses in on niche communities. So, if a user is in Stillwater they can see what everyone else on campus is saying-- all of campus, Greek Row, off-campus housing, and buildings- as long as it is within the set five mile radius. It is a place where people share jokes that only the niche community of students currently at OSU would understand- for instance, people are making jokes about the multi-factor authentication login system that the university installed or OSU’s daily covid responses. The content on the app is typically comedic, but it is evident that there is a lot of negativity on the app, going against the reason for the creation of the application. There are hundreds of negative direct mentions of certain groups, such as slander to specific Greek organizations, as well as call-outs of certain students-some even being by name. Because it is all anonymous, users do not face the pressure of being revealed, therefore saying exactly what they want. “We’re committed to making Yik Yak a fun place free of bullying, threats, and all sorts of negativity,” says a statement on Yik Yak’s website. These standards do not seem to be true for Yik Yak- specifically on college campuses and in the Stillwater community. Do you think that the return of Yik Yak is bad for OSU’s community, or just another harmless app? Yik Yak, the popular app that lets people within the community post anonymously, has made a comeback.

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Batty... Continued from 1 the hall, said she did not know about the bat. “They didn’t let us know where the bat was, or how many there were-

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second floor and that’s it,’’ Howard said. “I think it is a mild concern, but I think OSU is handling it well.’’ There have yet to be any other reports of bats in the North Commons. Shannon Baughman, the Associate Director of Operation for OSU’s Housing and Residential Life, said no work orders have been sent in for bats in the North Commons.

“There have been no work orders submitted for bats in the North Commons. OSU Facilities Management has established protocols when there is a report of an animal in a building, and those are deployed when necessary,” Baughman said.

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OSU opens up its football season at home on Saturday against Missouri State. The Cowboys have spent the offseason preparing for their first game of the season. The return of football means the return of a full Boone Pickens Stadium and tailgating prior to the 6 p.m. kickoff. All photos by Abby Cage

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Cowboys gone pro

Update on how the latest batch of OSU alumni are faring in the NFL

Courtesy of OSU Athletics Six Cowboys have secured roster spots on various NFL teams this season.

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Amendola, originally signed by the Carolina Panthers before being released two months later, is now looking to take on the starting job for the New Having former Cowboys at the York Jets after being signed on July 31. next level is nothing new for Oklahoma “That’s awesome for him. I mean, State. how about that?” coach Mike Gundy Over the past offseason, four said. “Walk on from Philadelphia, unCowboys were drafted and four were selfish, tireless worker, wasn’t entitled, signed after being undrafted. One exnever said a word and did his job.” ception is kicker Matt Amendola, who Amendola isn’t the only player in didn’t play with the Cowboys in 2020, a good position. Other former Cowboys but wasn’t signed by an NFL team until looked to be in a prime position for March 2021. a breakout year. Wide receiver Tylan

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Wallace shined throughout training camp, and finally got his first touchdown of the preseason against Washington. Running back Chuba Hubbard will serve as backup to Christain McCaffery in Carolina, and Teven Jenkins missed time over training camp due to an undisclosed back injury, but it seems like he is ready to be mentored and thrive for Chicago on the offensive line. Linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga made the Los Angeles Chargers 53man roster Tuesday after signing as an

undrafted free agent. Defensive tackle Cameron Murray, linebacker Calvin Bundage missed the cut for their teams. Same with wide receiver Dillon Stoner, who was waived by the Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday, and will likely be differed to the team’s practice squad. “We do have a number of guys that are out there, so it’s pretty cool,” Gundy said. sports.ed@ocolly.com

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Family coaching tree

Petrino’s son, son-in-law on MSU staff

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Coach Bobby Petrino at fall camp.

Sam Hutchens Staff Reporter A football family will walk the visitor’s sideline of Boone Pickens Stadium on Saturday. Oklahoma State opens

its season against the Bears. The Cowboys will face second-year Missouri State coach Bobby Petrino. With over thirty years of coaching experience, including time leading Arkansas and Louisville, Petrino enters this season aiming to build on his start building at MSU. “I have a lot of respect for him with what he’s done,” OSU coach Mike Gundy said. “I think there’s certain guys across the country over an

extended period of time who have proved that they can win and have success. Bobby is not the only Petrino with visions of elevating MSU. MSU offensive coordinator Nick Petrino is Bobby’s son. Ryan Beard, Bobby’s son-in-law, is the defensive coordinator. Though football runs in the family, work-related conversation dries up when the Petrino’s are away from work.

“We don’t talk a lot of football when we’re at the dinner table,” Bobby said. “It’s one of those things that you just get away from and enjoy the grandkids. That’s what I do.” Bobby Petrino has experienced the highs and lows of coaching. He was fired from Arkansas for having an affair with a staffer, and coached Heisman trophy winner Lamar Jackson at Louisville. Though it has come at

different places, Petrino has been consistent in his winning ways. “His (success) is a little different in the different places he’s been, but for the most part, everywhere he stopped he’s been successful on offense, his quarterbacks have played well and he’s won games,” Gundy said.

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Yochum, Vitali earn Big 12 Player of the Week awards Calif Poncy Staff Reporter Oklahoma State senior midfielder Grace Yochum continues to etch her

name into the record books. Yochum was named Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week after a pair of strong performances against Oklahoma and Wright State. Yochum assisted on one of the Cowgirls two goals against Oklahoma last Thursday, and then scored the lone goal against Wright State on Sunday. Yochum won the award the same week she joined the top 5 scorers in Oklahoma State history, reaching 30 goals against Wright State on Sunday.

Along with these honors she is the leading scorer on the Cowgirls and is tied for the lead over the whole Big 12. She continues to stand out as the season goes on and the No. 24 Cowgirls are now in full swing. Yochum was joined by goalkeeper Evie Vitali on the Big 12 award winners list this week, as Vitali took home the Big 12 Freshman of the Week award after a week of brilliant goalkeeping helped OSU win twice. Vitali came up huge for the

Cowgirls against both Oklahoma and Wright State, providing OSU with two shutout performances and seven combined saves. Vitali, a freshman, has been a standout for the Cowgirls all season long, as she is currently second in the Big 12 with 15 total saves on the season.

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Grace Yochum climbed the all-time goal scorer list at OSU this past week, scoring her 30th goal, ranked fifth on the list.

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Notebook: Cowboys prepare for opening game Sam Hutchens Staff Reporter

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Malcolm Rodriguez said he feels old around freshman on the defense.

Four sweaty Cowboys met with members of the media Tuesday afternoon. Fresh off the practice field, Oklahoma State linebacker Malcom Rodriguez, defensive tackle Sione Asi, Cowboy back Braden Cassity and wide receiver Braydon Johnson spoke about their team and the upcoming season. Here is what we learned: Malcom Rodriguez feels old It’s not football making him feel that way, but other aspects of his life as a veteran. “Everyone makes us feel old, that’s for sure,” Rodriguez said. “Everyone kind of looks up to us. Asks us questions. It’s always just reassuring them and keeping them on the right path.” Rodriguez, a 2020 team captain said he gets questions about football matters, and questions unrelated to the field. Rodriguez, who has a defensivehigh 34 career starts, and other super-seniors on the team do their best to guide their younger teammates. “It make us feel like their parents when they come ask us questions,” Rodriguez said. “Back in my day when I was little like that I used to ask questions too.” The return of Jayden Jernigan is much anticipated. A sophomore DT, Jernigan did not play last year after playing in all 13 games as a true freshman in 2019. The Allen, Texas product redshirted

the COVID-plagued 2020 season and is set to make an impact in his return. “He’s definitely learned a lot in the year where he wasn’t playing at all,” senior DT Sione Asi said. “He took that year as a year of reflection. Expect big things from him.” During important game days and run-of-themill practices, Jernigan livens up the Cowboys. “I wish you guys were out there to hear him (on the field),” Asi said. “If you have a mic, choose him. He always has something funny to say to keep the energy going during practice. Especially when it’s hot.” The Cowboy Back position is taking shape Because of the extra year of eligibility afforded to players who played last year, OSU returns some experience at its tight end/ fullback hybrid position. Super senior Logan Carter is the starter. Behind the former walk on the depth chart is redshirt junior Braden Cassity, sophomore Austin Jarrard and redshirt freshman Quinton Stewart. “Cowboy back is looking good,” Cassity said. “It’s been awesome having Austin (Jarrard) and Logan (Carter). They’re both great guys who bring great depth to the room.” Cassity is new to the CW position, having previously playing on the defensive line. Jarrard is a JUCO transfer, playing at American River College. The inexperienced reserve group is combatting a lack of experience with a triedand-true method. “We consider ourselves one of the hardestworking groups on the team and we really take pride in that,” Cassity said. sports.ed@ocolly.com

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