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‘We’re full of speed’

Receiver renaissance paramount to Cowboys 2021 offense

Dean Ruhl Sports Editor Ask any Oklahoma State fan, and they can rattle off a long list of iconic Cowboy receivers. Tylan Wallace. Dez Bryant. James Washington. Justin Blackmon. The consistency of the position over the past decade has put OSU in the running for “Wide receiver U”.

This year is different. Ask expect in the first place. the same group of fans who starts The talent of the corps is this year, and they might be left not questioned. Whether in high scratching their heads. school, in limited action at OSU OSU enters a renaissance or at another university the group year for their most productive po- has shown flashes of starting sition, with a group of unproven ability, but with a small sample – yet talented – players expected size, it is difficult to predict how to start. they’ll fare as starters. Quarterback Spencer The one exception is Tay Sanders will not only be without Martin. Martin transferred from his two reliable passing options Washington State in August (Wallace and Dillon Stoner), but 2020, and after walking in Walhe will be in charge of usherlace’s shadow for a season, has ing in a new group of receivers. been bolstered as the next heir in Questions about the group are OSU’s WR royalty. high, while expectations are low. Low not because of talent, but because nobody knows what to See Speed on 5A

Chris Becker Braydon Johnson, the most experienced Cowboys receiver, has stepped into a leadership role with the team.

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Dress rehearsel If OSU wants to join a super conference, it needs to play like a super team

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Go time A rebuilt and experienced offensive line will be vital in determining the success of OSU this season.

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Do the Cowboys have the team to make this their year?

Sudeep Tumma Staff Reporter Spencer Sanders rolls out, Spencer Sanders is under pressure, Spencer Sanders takes a crucial sack — mark those down as phrases that became all too common for Oklahoma State fans last season. OSU had a peculiar season with an uncharacteristically grounded offense that struggled to put up points and a gaudy defense that — at times — suffocated offenses. Most years, it is the other way around. “When the offensive line was moving around as much as we did, it’s a little bit scary,” offensive coordinator Kasey Dunn said. “It’s like, ‘Okay we’re gonna sit back in the pocket for three seconds and deliver a football.’ You just can’t comfortably do that.” The Cowboys have lofty

expectations this season, but offenses OSU fans are used to. there are still some uncertainties “(Any QB) that plays surrounding the team — perhaps behind a young offensive line or none bigger than the O-line. an offensive line that’s not ready As it does for most football to play, like our guys weren’t last teams, much of OSU’s offensive year, (that QB) has a biological struggles fell on the shoulders of clock in their brain, and it goes its starting quarterback. off quicker because of just feelBut it’s fair to question how ing people around them,” coach much the young, injury-marred Mike Gundy said. “There’s a big O-line played in the offense’s affect in the situation we were in struggles. last year.” The Cowboys effectively Much like his 2019 season, lost five would-be starters just Sanders’ redshirt sophomore seatwo quarters into their first game son was filled with much promof the season: Dylan Galloise with displays of dazzling way, Bryce Bray, Jacob Farrell, playmaking ability coupled with Hunter Anthony and Cole Bira number of untimely turnovers. mingham. Through 19 starts, SandAll of sudden, there were ers has compiled an eerie 27 second and third-team guys, who turnovers. As Gundy alluded should not be close to sniffing a to, it’s fair to wonder how much starting spot, being thrown in to the O-line’s issues played a part build a makeshift O-line. in that. It’s difficult for QBs to So Sanders, and true fresh- try to scan the field and make a man quarterback Shane Illingdecision when they’re feeling the worth, were asked to operate heat immediately. behind an unstable O-line. At Lucky for OSU fans, all the which point, having All-Ameriexperience those young linemen can wide receiver Tylan Wallace gained last year should serve the out wide or Heisman candidate O-line going forward. running back Chuba Hubbard in “We went into (last year) the backfield didn’t mean much. It certainly would not equate to the typically explosive See Go time on 3A

Look, it is no secret, off the field Oklahoma State football had a crappy summer. Rival Oklahoma and the hollow shell of Texas skipped town with no warning, leaving the Cowboys in a ticking time bomb Big 12. The Cowboys now sit in a limbo period where they have no clear suitor for another conference while other Big 12 teams are rumored to be joining the likes of the Big 10, Pac 12 and others. While things seem uncertain, there is one thing OSU can do to get into that shiny, respectable conference it desperately needs: absolutely dominate on TV. It may sound like a given, but this has been a serious problem for OSU over the years. Let’s go through some infamous ones. Flashback to 2015 when the undefeated Cowboys lost to Baylor’s backup quarterback, Chris

Johnson, and got stomped by No. 5 OU in back-toback weeks, ending their regular season with two losses — both of which happened on national TV. Then, in 2016, a Mason Rudolph and James Washington led OSU team rose to No. 6 in the rankings before getting wiped out at home against TCU. Three interceptions and horrible run defense — of course, broadcasted live on ESPN. Do I even need to remind OSU fans what happened against Central Michigan in 2016 on FS1? And no, as much as coach Mike Gundy wants to spin it, that wasn’t a win. I can list countless others. The losses I mentioned all happened because of conservative play calling, off-field distractions and lack of creativity in key moments. This can’t happen in 2021. Because of conference realignment, this season will be one of the most important in OSU’s history. Does this team have the hype last year’s had? No. But that’s even more reason to think of creative ways to impress when all eyes are on them. Winning, and winning See Rehearsal on 4A

Abby Cage 2021 will be a dress rehearsal for OSU’s conference realignment dreams.

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sports Go time... Continued from 2A with some new guys, we went into it a little bit shaky, and I mean now we trust in each other, we know each other and there’s a lot of confidence that comes along with that,” right guard Hunter Woodard said. If the O-line comes together the way the players and coaches are expecting — especially with the additions of transfers center Danny Godlevske and left tackle Caleb Etienne — Sanders could be in for a big season. Which would have a snowball effect on the offense’s overall production. “I feel like in the two months that we watched (Sanders) over spring ball, he’s developed more than he has in two years,” Gundy said at Big 12 media days. Quarterback is objectively the most important position in football, but they certainly need the pieces around them to make it work — which the Cowboys look like they have.

Even without Hubbard, the Cowboys have a four-headed monster in the backfield. With the losses OSU took at wide receiver, it still retains a promising and talented, albeit unproven, stable of receivers. And circling it all back, the Cowboys return the majority of an outstanding defense that was at the crux of most wins in 2020. “I think we had a great defense last year, and I think it’s taking that next step to be a dominant defense, a top-10 in the nation (this year),” defensive tackle Brendon Evers said. “I think that’s everybody’s mentality.” On paper, the Cowboys have the pieces to get to Arlington and win the Big 12 for the first time since 2011. Still, nothing is guaranteed — guys could get hurt, injuries could flare up or the O-line could fall apart again. But that’s why the game is played. “We just have to continue to push,” Gundy said. “Guys got to stay together. We’ve gotta be competitive. Got to get a few breaks. Gotta do a good job of coaching them, put them in a position.” sports.ed@ocolly.com

Wait-lifted Paired with Malcolm Rodriguez, Devin Harper anchors a veteran linebacker corps.

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Harper has earned his due, five seasons later

Chris Becker Assistant Sports Editor Linebacker Devin Harper has waited his turn, patiently. He is getting his shot at being a starter at Oklahoma State in 2021. “It’s been a process, but as I said it’s always gonna be a process,” Harper said. “Everybody’s time is not going to be at the same time. I’ve just been waiting it out, and they waited on me and basically just gave me my chance now. “I just gotta make the best out of it.” Harper has played in 45 games, both on special teams and on the defense, but has been credited with only two defensive starts in those five seasons. In his five full seasons, he has racked up 120 tackles, two pass deflections, 7.5 sacks and two interceptions. Harper was supposed to be out of eligibility following this past season, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic he, and other seniors, were given a free year of eligibility. Harper decided to take advantage of the opportunity, and he is now set to start. “Devin has that experience. And he’s fast. And he likes to play football. He’s another player I’m excited about watching, and I’m glad he stayed in

our program, and I’m glad he’s on the team,” coach Mike Gundy said. Six total Cowboys decided to return for their ‘super’ senior season. Gundy said those super seniors are more important than some may think. Others who thought about a potential return , which Gundy said could’ve been huge, were wide receiver Dillon Stoner, defensive tackle Cameron Murray and linebackers Amen Ogbongmegia and Calvin Bundage, all of whom have been on an NFL roster at some point during the preseason. “The super seniors, at whatever school it may be, is a huge advantage. If you took those four guys and put them on our team right now, how much better would we be with experience and depth? That’s what super seniors do for you,” Gundy said. Harper, like most football players, has hopes for the NFL, and his return was to boost those chances that defensive coordinator said Harper has. “Devin (Harper) is one of the most complete athletes that I’ve been around,” defensive coordinator Jim Knowles said. “He has had some people in front of him, he’s had some injuries, but I mean Devin has NFL numbers. He has all the markings of an NFL player in terms of the height, weight, size, all the metrics and the speed. “He’s gonna cut it loose this year. I think he’s gonna have a great year.”

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First year phenoms Three freshman who could bring momentum to OSU Ben Hutchens Digital Editor Kids sitting in high school math class one year could change the outcomes of college football’s biggest games the next. Last season, Oklahoma State freshmen wide receiver Brennan Presley and running back Dominic Richardson each had impactful moments on the field. Presley scored a critical touchdown against the Kansas State Wildcats in a 2-point OSU win and Richardson ran for 169 yards and three touchdowns against the Baylor Bears. Here are three 2021 freshmen who will impact the Cowboy football team in a similar way this season. Jaden Bray - Wide Receiver Bray, listed as the backup to WR Tay Martin at the ‘Z’ spot, and has potential to be a big factor for receiver depth. Although he is one of the youngest Cowboys on the team, having just turned 19, Bray enrolled early and has so far impressed, even catching two touchdowns in the 2021 spring game. Collin Oliver - Defensive End If history repeats itself, it bodes well for Oliver. Oliver joins teammate Trace Ford and former Cowboy Calvin Bundage as pass rushers from Edmond Santa Fe High School to play at OSU. A 4-star and ESPN 300 recruit, Oliver has every bit of the hype Ford had coming into his first year of school. Oliver will see enough playing time to potentially earn the Russell Okung Award, given to OSU’s most outstanding newcomer, as Ford did in 2019. Kendal Daniels - Safety The OSU safety room is loaded. Returning leaders Kolby Harvell-Peel, Tre Sterling and Tanner McCalister

Rehearsal... Continued from 2A with style, is what will prompt the Big 10s and Pac 12s to take notice, and maybe even start calling. Gundy has already made OSU a national brand, but the reason they are not leaving with OU and Texas is because he needs the program to take another leap this season. Give the fans trick plays, risky yet bold fourth down calls, go for two a few times. It’s time to see entertaining football in Stillwater. Frankly, there are some games where Gundy and company look terrified to have a lead. This caters to running up the middle on 3rd-and-long, among other head scratching calls. Instead of the usual nonsense,

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Jaden Bray slots in second on the depth chart, but a breakout could be imminent.

Chris Becker Kendal Daniels finds a home in Stillwater after bouncing around between Texas A&M and Oklahoma previously.

will play a majority of snaps while players like Thomas Harper and Jason Taylor II will soak up the ones falling through the cracks. But if anyone can force his way

Abby Cage Collin Oliver was dubbed an “All-American” in the making by teammate Brock Martin.

onto the field it is Daniels. Daniels is a 4-star recruit and was the top high school player in Oklahoma according to 247 Sports. It is only a matter of time before he is making plays at

Boone Pickens Stadium, if injuries or COVID-19 restrictions give Daniels an opening, expect him to seize it. sports.ed@ocolly.com

Gundy needs to unleash the playbook and make bold decisions to give him statement victories. Statement wins happened off the field this summer –– just look at what President Kayse Shrum said after OU and Texas left. “We remain confident (OSU) is in the strongest position we have ever been in, and I am excited about the future of Oklahoma State University, our land-grant mission, world-class faculty and top-notch athletic programs,” Shrum said in a tweet. But now it’s time for it to happen on the field. How great would a Bedlam victory, against this behemoth, Spencer Rattler-led OU team be for OSU’s resume? I’m sure it would garner a phone call from at least the Pac 12. It’s on you, OSU. Looking for a new and better home? Start dominating, the country is watching. sports.ed@ocolly.com

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Chris Becker OSU needs to perform at a high level in nationally broadcasted matchups this season if they want to join a super conference.

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Searching for a party

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COVID-19 ruined tailgating in 2020, but in 2021, construction on campus is keeping fans out of their regular spots.

After year absence, fans are eager for return of tailgating Adam Engel Staff Reporter Camaraderie and tradition are often associated with college football. Sure, the game is important but what happens before is special. After a year with empty

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senior, has been around to see Washington and Wallace step into the role, and now as the oldest, and most veteran receiver, he will assume the role. “I’m just trying to hold all the other receivers accountable,” Johnson said. “If they are slacking I’ve got to bring them up. I’ve got to lead myself first so I can bring them up. Obviously, I’ve got the most experience so I know how everything operates so I’ve just got to be that next person in line to leave that great example.” Freshman Blaine Green is penciled in to fill the Johnson’s ‘X’ spot this season, with his twin brother, Bryson, second on the depth chart. Langston Anderson, John Paul Richardson and Jaden Bray, all underclassmen competed for the spot this fall, but Blaine secured it, receiving high praise from Gundy. “He is 215 pounds and picked the system up early and stayed healthy,” Gundy said. “That allows him to get a chance.” For now, the renaissance will be ushering in by those four. Martin, Presley, Johnson and Green. Excluding bowl game performances and Martin’s WSU stats, Johnson, a redshirt senior, is the only receiver who has amassed substantial numbers at OSU. Currently, only five of OSU’s receivers have registered a stat wearing a Cowboys jersey. Just two have scored a touchdown. Look at this chart. The excess of zeroes doesn’t mean this group lacks talent. Rather, it lacks experience. It is hard to make a name for yourself with two NFL players highlighting your position group. But now, without a premier passing option, someone will fill the limelight. Without WR cornerstones, someone is going to make a name for themselves this season. The question is just who. “We’re full of speed,” Johnson said. “Since I’ve been here, this is probably the most speed we’ve had.” sports.ed@ocolly.com

friends. “For me, it’s the atmosphere (that makes tailgating fun),” Cook said. “Even when it’s not the biggest game. It doesn’t matter who it is, it doesn’t matter how good a team that we are playing... It’s welcoming even if you’re the other team that’s visiting. There’s some wholesome trash talk going on sometimes. It’s just a big party but it’s a party in the sense of camaraderie.” But even now, not every tailgate can continue tradition. After 25 years of tailgat-

ing, Brian Fife’s plans are on hold. What started out as a pair of two season tickets for Brian and his wife, Teresa, has turned into a decade’s long family tradition. The couple and their first two kids, Aaron and Amber, graduated from OSU while the youngest, Allison is a freshman. To see the full story, visit ocolly.com sports.ed@ocolly.com

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OSU has the talent to compete to be the best in the Big 12, but OSU has a ceiling of second place in the Big 12. That’s no fault of its own. OU stands in the way of OSU. On paper the Sooners not only have one of the most talented rosters in the Big 12, but in the country. To win the Big 12 the Cowboys would have to face the Sooners likely twice, and once is hard enough.

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“(My confidence) is pretty high,” Martin said. “Anytime I get a chance to go out there, get some playing time, I will definitely take advantage of it.” Coach Mike Gundy said Martin has developed physically with strength coach Rob Glass, Gundy said he spent this offseason developing Martin’s maturity. “I don’t pretend to be a counselor, but I learned a lot about him and hopefully I was able to help him with some things outside of football,” Gundy said. “The football side of him is going to be just fine. He has got a gift.” Martin, a Louisiana native, transferred to OSU to be closer to his daughter. Gundy said he the two talked about life outside of football, and helped Martin develop life skills. Amid bitter Pullman, Washington air, Martin snagged 18 touchdowns and 1,615 yards in three seasons, before following then coach Mike Leach out the door following the 2019 season. His initial season with the Cowboys wasn’t ideal – 149 yards on 15 receptions – with half of his production come in OSU’s Cheez-It Bowl victory. On the topic of the bowl game, Brennan Pres-

ley’s performance cannot be overlooked. Presley’s three touchdown, 118-yard stat sheet accounted for all but one of his catches in 2020, the outlier being a 7-yard reception against Oklahoma. Fans tuned in to see Wallace and Stoner play their final snaps in Cowboy orange, but also got a sampling of the players who would replace them in 2021. Martin has secured Wallace’s ‘Z’ spot, and Presley has Stoner’s ‘Y’ spot. “The (Cheez-It Bowl) was great and everything, but I’m just trying to work on things that I know I can get better at,” Presley said. “The (offseason) was really just get out there, work hard. I didn’t want to get complacent with everything.” Braydon Johnson, OSU’s ‘X’ receiver this past year, returned, but in a new role. Johnson was moved inside this offseason and has enjoyed the role. “(I moved back to the slot) over the summer,” Johnson said. “I had a conversation with my coach. We felt like that would be the best position for me, speed-wise, matching up with safeties and linebackers.” Johnson has also spent the offseason developing his knowledge of the position. He said he spends considerable time watching film to help slow the game down, so he can make better decisions. His biggest adjustment has been becoming a leader. Johnson, a redshirt

stadium. “I loved going to tailgates and found one that was a lot of alumni that I would hang out with, watch games, eat and just chit chat,” Cook said. Cook, who earned his master’s in counseling in 2018, is prepared for his 11th year of tailgating. Once he enrolled as a Cowboy, his tailgating habits heightened. Now, instead of briefly stopping by, he spends the afternoons watching other games and hanging out with

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lawns and quiet streets, tailgating returns to Boone Pickens Stadium on Saturday, ahead of Oklahoma State’s season opener against Missouri State. Chaz Cook began tailgating outside Boone Pickens Stadium at the age of 16 after purchasing his own season ticket. He drove up from his hometown of Ada before attending school years later. Cook’s tailgating experience was limited to running into the occasional friend and chatting before entering the

Is OSU’s ceiling a Big 12 Championship?

Sudeep Tumma Everyone knows what OSU needs to do to win a title: beat OU. It’s no easy task, but I believe this squad has the talent, experience and coaching to make that a reality. With the O-line expected to take a step forward, the offense should get back to its typically explosive ways. Pair that with an imposing defense that carried this team at times last season, and the Cowboys have the makeup to make a splash.

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3 players to watch: OSU vs. Missouri State Caleb Etienne

Sibling rivalry

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Courtesy of Braden Cassity Braden Cassity and his brother, Hunter Cassity, will battle Saturday, but with one as a player and the other a coach.

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Cassity family will be on both sidelines as brothers dual Saturday Chris Becker Assistant Sports Editor It did not matter which of his final two schools Braden Cassity committed to in 2017, he was going to continue his family’s legacy at either one. Cassity had narrowed it down to Wisconsin and Oklahoma State. His father, Mike, had coached at both, Wisconsin in 1995-96 as a defensive backs coach and OSU from 19992000 as both co-defensive coordinator and defensive coordinator. So the pipeline was strong, no matter Braden’s decision. In the end, Braden chose OSU. “Selfishly, I was hoping he went to OSU. I know the type of young man he is,” Mike said. “ I knew he would fit in great.” Football is in the Cassity’s blood. One of Braden’s brothers, Hunter, played football at Samford, and his other brother, Skyler, is the outside linebackers coach at Missouri State, OSU’s first opponent of the season. Mike also coached with Missouri State coach Bobby Petrino at Louisville when Mike and Petrino won an Orange Bowl, putting Cassity’s family affair into the spotlight. “I’ve absolutely talked with (my brother),” Braden said. “Just talking ball, not giving away anything though, but talking to him, some friendly smack talk. He sent me some pictures of me on film, and

said, ‘I need to do some more bicep curls and things like that.” Braden arrived at OSU as a defensive lineman, a side where he had played all but one snap in high school. The one snap of offense he played was a goal line plunge where he “flat-backed” a defender and Westlake scored play. However, during his 2019 season, his redshirt freshman season, he began the move to Cowboy back, the OSU combination of a tight end and fullback. “After a year, year and a half, I definitely got more comfortable with it, especially the route running, everything like that,” Braden said. “It’s definitely nice after that transition, being able to recognize what a defense is going to do or at D-end is going to do based off his stance, formation wise, all the above.” The shift from offense to defense is a rigorous process, but Braden has grinded for his time on the field. “Playing defense is just about opposite because you fire out of your stance, you extend, you bench press in front as a defensive lineman, and if you do that trying to block somebody, they swat you down,” Braden said. “It was a learning curve. I’ve watched how it’s progressed and hopefully this year, we’ll see it pay dividends.” The fit at OSU was natural for Braden, an avid outdoorsman, especially duck hunting. “He’s always heard me talk about the great time I had at Oklahoma State,” Mike said. “Me knowing Braden, I always knew he’d always fit in at

Oklahoma State, and obviously he has.” His dad found the same fit during his time in Stillwater, though it was for only two seasons. When former coach Bob Simmons offered Mike a co-defensive coordinator position, the decision was easy. “Just a whole bunch of great people,” Mike said. “I enjoy the outdoors also, there are a lot of guys who love to hunt and fish. It was a real natural fit for me. The two years there were really, really great.” When the Cowboys and the Bears take the field Saturday night, the Cassity family will be well represented. Braden’s mother, Colleen, will be in attendance, but will be in orange under instructions from Braden. “Since I’m giving her tickets, she’s not allowed to wear any Missouri State gear or anything like that,” Braden said. “She started a group chat with my girlfriend and I, showing us her nail polish. She’ll be wearing both (colors) this weekend.” Football is the bloodline of the Cassity’s and Saturday will be a rivalry between brothers. Braden is coming in with things to prove. “I’m excited to get him back,” Braden said. “I definitely have a little chip on my shoulder.”

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Etienne, a junior college transfer, is currently locked in a position battle at the left tackle position with Taylor Miterko. A good showing against Missouri State could go a long way toward securing him that starting spot.

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Shelley, a transfer from Utah State, had a strong showing this summer. He’s a mobile quarterback who loves the deep ball, and will look to show why he was given the starting job versus OSU.

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Harper is returning for a sixth season at OSU, and will provide valuable experience this season on the defensive end. He and the other linebackers will be tasked with containing the mobile quarterbacks of Missouri State.

Key matchup: OSU vs. Missouri State

Montrae Braswell vs. OSU receivers After compiling a prolific debut season for the Bears, Braswell, earned first team All-Missouri Valley Football Conference honors. His ball hawking abilities paired with his knack for open field tackling could challenge OSU’s young receivers. Braswell also stars on the Bears’ special teams unit and produced a 100yard kickoff return for a touchdown in March against South Dakota.

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The Cowgirls will travel across the country to face Brown, with players looking forward to seeing the East Coast.

Cowgirls excited for cross-country travel to Providence Adam Engel Staff Reporter Ally Jackson has dreamt of the Rhode Island beaches. Summer Chaffin has yearned of visiting an Ivy League campus. Those wishes of two Oklahoma State soccer defenders will come true this weekend. No. 22 OSU (3-1) travels to Brown University (1-1) in

Providence, Rhode Island. The cross-country journey marks the eastern-most match and the first Ivy League opponent in program history. The Bears claimed the Ivy League title in 2019 and finished that season No. 6 in the rating percentage index but did not play last year because of COVID-19 concerns. “They needed a game on the same day we did,” Carmichael said. “Karen (Hancock) does our scheduling and she reached out to Brown. Their coaches were like ‘Yeah, that’d be great.’ Something different… It’s just exciting to play a good team… We don’t usually play the Ivy League, but they

have very strong soccer in a part of the country I’ve never been to.” Brown will visit Stillwater next season. Chaffin, a junior defender, who scored her first career goal in her first start last Thursday, has dreamed of the allure of an Ivy institution. “I’ve actually been saying to a couple girls all week that I’m so excited to go to Rhode Island,” Chaffin said. “I’ve always wanted to visit all the states. I’ve always wanted to see an Ivy campus and what that looks like. Especially with how the weather looks.” OSU will bus to Oklahoma City on Friday morning and

fly Delta to T.F. Green International Airport in Warwick, Rhode Island, with a layover at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. “Yeah, it’s a pretty good distance, but the good news is we are traveling on Friday,” Carmichael said. “We have all good day Saturday to get settled in and then play Sunday.” A full Saturday gives the squad time to practice and an opportunity to explore the seventh-oldest colonial college. Brown was founded in 1764 as the College of Rhode Island. “It looks so pretty,” Jackson said. “We told Colin (Carmichael) we want to go to

the beach. I just asked him in there (the locker room) and he said ‘Yeah, maybe. If you guys tell us where to go.’ I actually looked it up in the training room. The closest beach is called Easton Beach.” The 11 a.m. EST kickoff affords the Cowgirls time to return Sunday night. Four days later, the group will travel to Dallas and play SMU Thursday night. “Having Thursday’s game (vs Stephen F. Austin) canceled changes everything,” Carmichael said. “We get a little more rest than we expected.” sports.ed@ocolly.com

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Three storylines: OSU vs. Missouri State Jarron Davis Staff Reporter College football is back in Stillwater this Saturday. Oklahoma State will host Missouri State at Boone Pickens Stadium, the first full capacity game since 2019. The game features a highly competitive Bears team that may present some challenges to the Cowboys. Here are some key things to watch for this Saturday.

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Beard and the Bears Defensive coordinator Ryan Beard arrived in 2020, and has made the Bears stout defensively. His immediate impact on the team’s defense has led to setting multiple school records and even claiming a share of the Missouri Valley Football Conference title for the first time since 1990. The Bears returned almost all its defensive players, and coach Bobby Petrino hopes for another successful year. “I think we have a great defensive front,” Petrino said at MSU’s media days. “Nice way to play the game is to be explosive and aggressive on offense and get ahead and make the other team have to throw the ball.” Beard said the team plays an “aggressive” 4-3, emphasizing quarterback pressure. Beard instills the motto “out hit, out hustle” into his players minds. Beard said these are simple core values a defense should play by. Senior defensive linemen Eric Johnson and Ikenna Ahumibe will be key in stopping the Cowboy’s offense and run game.

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Coach Bobby Petrino at fall camp.

Petrino’s son, son-in-law on MSU staff 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 Missouri State. The Cowboys will face secondyear Missouri State coach Bobby Petrino. With over 30 years of coaching experience, including 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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RPO in the spread Offensive coordinator Nick Petrino is no stranger to the pro-style spread. Relying heavily on the quarterback, the success of the run-pass option (RPO) ran out of the spread, is dependent upon how well the defense can be read. “The quarterback is kind of the field general,” Nick said. You know, he’s the one that gets everybody going in the right direction. And he has command of the offense.” With dual threat quarterback Jason Shelley, who transferred from Utah State this season, shutting down this spread is going to be another tough task for OSU on Saturday. With secondary defenders safety Tre Sterling and cornerback Christian Holmes, Shelley’s dual-threat talent will be needed for the Bear’s offense.

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New face same pace Running back LD Brown will likely be the starting running back for the Cowboys on Saturday. Filling the shoes of former Cowboy star RB, Chuba Hubbard will not be easy, but Brown, a sixth-year senior, has experience in OSU’s offense. Brown played in eight games last season with one start. He has put up multiple 100-plus yard rushing games, and even had a 66-yard touchdown against West Virginia (the longest return of the season). sports.ed@ocolly.com

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Health professionals warn against trend of taking animal dewormer for COVID-19 Even though ivermectin tablets are not currently approved for treating COVID-19, Rachel Williamson according to Staff Reporter the CDC, prescripAs if the pandemic couldn’t get tions for any stranger, some health professionals ivermectin are now urgently warning people not to have inparticipate in the growing trend of tak- creased ing the livestock dewormer, ivermectin, exponento prevent and treat COVID-19. tially, Some people are stocking up at 24-fold the feed store to protect themselves from the against the virus rather than the pharpre-panmacy. Many feed stores across the demic country have suddenly become out of basestock of the dewormer in the past few line. Nearly weeks. 90,000 prescripIn response, some stores are even tions for iverplacing item limits or requiring proof of mectin had been a horse before buying it. written in the week of In the month of July alone, poison Aug. 13 alone. control centers have experienced a fiveDr. Rosslyn Biggs, the Director fold increase from the pre-pandemic of Continuing Education at the OSU baseline in calls relating to human iver- College of Veterinary Medicine said mectin exposure, according to the CDC. there are dangers of self-treating with However, ivermectin is not only medicine intended for animals weighfor livestock. There are tablets aping thousands of pounds. proved by the FDA to treat a limited “As most of our agricultural range of illnesses such as parasites and producers know, we regularly use sometimes rosacea and head lice. The ivermectin to treat internal and exFDA released in a ternal parasites, for consumer update, things like intestinal the administration worms, lice, heartsaid some initial worms, in our cats research is on its and dogs,” Biggs way but, it has not said. “However, the reviewed data to support use of iverproducts, preparations, and dosages of mectin to treat COVID-19 patients or to these ivermectin products vary widely prevent the virus. between animal species and the specific

condition that we’re trying to treat. These ivermectin products, preparations, and dosages vary widely between animal species, and vary even more widely between ivermectin that would be appropriate for human use and only under the prescription of a physician.” Also, Biggs said for people to have a discussion with their doctor about the appropriate medication protocol in the event they do contract

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Seniors shocked after house struck by lightning

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Mak Vandruff Staff Reporter Oklahoma tends to be one of the more chaotic states when it comes to weather, but it is not often anyone gets struck by lightning. Tragedy hit a house of six Oklahoma state students who are a part of the Sigma Chi fraternity. On Saturday, Aug. 21, a storm swept through Stillwater, Oklahoma. No one was present when the lightning struck the house other than a dog. A neighbor came to the rescue and saved the pup before the fire could get out of control. Firefighters were quick to rush to the scene, but not much could be saved. Chas Wright and Kevin Kaiser’s rooms had the most damage. They lost several thousands of dollars worth of furniture and other belongings, including: a laptop, a TV, mattresses, some clothes, textbooks, and several pairs of shoes. Their landlord said they might be looking at several weeks of construction. “When we pulled up, we thought the whole thing was going to be on fire,” said Wright., “But luckily it was just a small fire.” Wright and Kaiser had rooms on the top floor of the house, while everyone else was down below. Even though their rooms were the only ones who were covered in ash and debris, the other four picked up some

COVID-19. According to the CDC, the side effects of taking ivermectin are very serious. Some symptoms include gastrointestinal effects such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Other side effects people may experience are headaches, blurred vision, dizziness, tremors, seizures, hallucinations and even comas. Even with severe side effects and trusted health professionals urging against it, many people continue to treat themselves using the drug.

Petition............................ 4B Band Damon................... 4B Cowboy Counsins........... 5B Courtesy of Kelly Kerr After lightning struck their house, Chas Wright and Kevin Kaiser had many belongings destroyed in a fire.

damage from the firefighters’ water. “We were only here for a week and it was really fun, so obviously we’re super upset, but it definitely could’ve been worse,” Kaiser said. Wright’s mom, Brandi, was very worried for her son and his roommates from her home in Austin, Texas. Brandi said she was thankful OSU is such a warm and helpful community. “I got a picture of them one hour prior of a beautiful outing on the lake,” Brandi said. “Sunny, beautiful day. Then they drove home to fire trucks at their home. Stillwater is definitely where you want to be in a crisis.” The boys semester certainly started off with a bang, literally. They are all thankful to be safe and that they could move back into

their house within the next couple of months. However, they had one big issue with the fire that they were very disappointed they could have prevented. The issue? They didn’t have renters insurance. “If I had one piece of advice, I would say, ‘Get renters insurance,’” Kaiser said. They could have saved themselves a lot of money, which is important for a college student, if they had paid for renters insurance. Lightning might not strike twice in the same spot, but the boys said they will definitely take this advice to heart when they move back in. news.ed@ocolly.com

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page 2 Quick questions with Benjamin Hedges The Special Collections in OSU Archives seems to have everything. Benjamin Hedges is the senior archival technician for the special collections. Q: What’s one of the coolest things you have seen here at the archives? A: It's a hard question ‘cause we got a lot of interesting things. I think one of the more recent things we have gotten in, is we’ve got a very large collection of scripts from an individual whose father went to OSU, he worked at Disney for about 30 years. We’ve got scripts from “The Mighty Ducks,” “Boy Meets World,” “Home Improvement,” “Con Air,” “The Rock,” a lot of really interesting shooting scripts that I have been having a lot of fun

going through that. Q: Could you summarize what all archives has here? A: It’s a little bit of everything. I always call an archive a library within a library. That’s the shortest answer I could give you. It's a library that consists of more than just books, it's documents, it’s physical items, it’s scrapbooks, its photographs, it's a big batch of history and nostalgia all wrapped into one.

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OSU to host vaccine clinic at home football games

Chris Becker Assistant Sports Editor Due to a recent spike in COVID-19 cases across the nation, Oklahoma State will continue its battle against the pandemic. To help increase the number of vaccinated individuals OSU will provide vaccine clinics at home football games this fall. The first clinic will be Sept. 4 prior to OSU taking on Missouri State. The event will take place from noon to 4 p.m. on the northwest corner of Boone Pickens Stadium near Hall of Fame Avenue. OSU Medicine will provide both the Johnson & Johnson and Moderna vaccines to patrons who attend the event. Those who are vaccinated at the stadium will be entered into a raffle to win two sets of tickets to Bedlam on Nov. 27. Other prizes will also be handed out during the vaccine pod including t-shirts and water bottles. news.ed@ocolly.com

Abby Cage Students gathered in class on the first day of the fall semester.

Emily Stuart Staff Reporter COVID-19 remains a topic of discussion throughout Oklahoma State’s campus as the fall semester enters its third week. OSU opened campus encouraging masks to be worn inside. Then, the language for mask-wearing was changed to “expected.” According to OSU’s online COVID-19 Conditions and Statistics, there are 183 total positive cases on campus from the seven day period from Aug. 25 to Aug. 31. This number includes both positive cases found by the University Health Services and cases reported from off campus. Students voiced their concerns with the rise in positive coronavirus cases, as it could lead to the shift from in-person to online classes, much like the spring semester of 2020. Others believe this rise in cases will have a negative impact on their health. For sophomore Amelia Danker, these cases are nothing to worry about. “Personally, I have not paid attention to the numbers simply because, if I’ve learned anything over the past couple of years, it’s that people are not going to be truthful,” Danker said. “I’m not saying that OSU isn’t. It’s just that I feel like it’s more important for myself to decide each day if I want to wear a mask, or if I want to get a shot or not.” Those who do have their vaccines feel safe enough to continue with attending class in a physical building rather than through a virtual platform, like senior Elaine Duff.

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Students gathered in class on the first day of the fall semester.

“I mean I have my shots so, I’m perfectly confident I won’t die,” Duff said. For Duff, the actual number of these positive cases of COVID-19 is a controversial topic. “OSU lies about (the cases),” Duff said. “They are 100% higher.” However, others encourage their fellow students to continue to live life as normally as possible. “I’m not going to let numbers that could be true or false decide if I should be afraid or not,” Danker said. “It’s

everyone’s own choice if they want to wear a mask or if they want to get a shot, but I really don’t think that the numbers should scare people as much as they do.” As of now, OSU’s Health Services are still administering free rapid COVID-19 tests to anyone who makes an appointment through the patient portal, as stated on its website.

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Change in position Students now signing the letter sent to the university

Anna Pope News Editor

It’s getting reel The faculty and students who worked on Greenwood Here and Now speaking on the topic at Pete’s Movie Reel Series.

Ishani Ray Staff Reporter

The Student Arts Alliance (SAA) and the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) screened Greenwood Here and Now yesterday night in the Student Union Theatre. The film was directed by Oklahoma State’s own Kelly Kerr. Seven OSU students helped in the production. It was shown as a part of Pete’s Movie Reel series by the SAA. The Pete’s Movie Reel series was an idea developed during a conversation between OMA and the SAA to partner with the goal of entertaining diversity themed events to Welcome Week. The reel series has proven to be an innovative, engaging and markedly different approach from previously done events such as full-length panel and academic discussions. “We wanted to integrate film into the learning experience and it was an opportunity to talk about diversity in

a different way, through Hollywood films,” Irissa Baxter-Luper from the Office of Multicultural Affairs said. Irissa Baxter-Luper also served as the chair of the Social Justice Welcome Week Committee that came up with the idea. The four movies shown as a part of Pete’s movie reel series are “Promising Young Woman,” “Antebellum,” “Greenwood Here and Now” and “Boogie.” The Social Justice Welcome Week Committee with representatives from across campus made the movie recommendations. The movies selected feature a variety of themes ranging from sexual violence, racial horrors, to real life documentaries as well as the Asian American experience. Kayla Looper is the coordinator of the SAA. The OSU community is loving the movie reel idea and the attendance at the screenings has varied depending on the movie. “I suspect our attendance is higher when the movie is a newer release,” Loper said.

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“I love the theme of the movies and the fact that we’re making efforts to screen these on campus,” OSU student at the Wednesday screening said. There is one more movie left to be shown. The last movie in the reel series is going to be “Boogie,” the debut feature of Eddie Huang exploring the tensions in the second generation American experience. It will be screened next week on Sept. 9 at 8:30 p.m. in the SU Theater. In terms of future plans, there has been any discussion yet among those involved if the series will become a recurring event and be continued in the future semesters. But Loper mused that with a few tweaks to improve the experience, she could definitely see this becoming a new OSU tradition. To stay on top of updates and more information about Pete’s Movie Reel and Student Arts Alliance’s other events visit their Instagram page at saa_okstate.

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OSU’s spirit band takes on the silver screen Allie Putman Staff Reporter

“Stillwater,” the movie, featured not only the town of Stillwater but also the Oklahoma State Spirit Band. When asked to be a part of the film, members of the university’s band were more than excited to participate. The movie was filmed in January but the film takes place in the summer, so band members had to play their instruments in the winter weather. Bryan Kirshey, a biochemistry and molecular biology pre-med senior, said what he remembers most from filming was the temperature. “We took like 15 to 20 takes, it took like 3 or 4 hours, and the entire time it was less than 32 degrees,” Kirshey said. “If you see the movie it was supposed to be in the summertime but it (filming) was the dead of winter.” While Kirshey plays in the band, Millie Bryant, strategic communications senior, is the feature twirler for the Spirit Band and her performance attire does not provide much insulation from frigid weather. She said between filming, a production assistant came and got her to sit underneath one of the heaters. While warming up, a man came up to her asking her if she was OK, making sure she was not too cold due to her performance outfit. The two shared a short conversation until the director interrupted and called actors for the next scene. After she walked back to her band director, and he notified her she talked

Names are still being added to the letter sent by some Oklahoma State faculty and staff to university officials. There are over 793 signatures of students, alumni, faculty and staff on the letter. This message was sent to university officials last week in light of OSU’s response on COVID-19. This letter comes when Gov. Stitt’s executive order and Oklahoma state law banning masks and vaccines is under fire and is being challenged. The senate bill 658 is now put on hold. Also last week, the university sent a letter to staff and faculty about updated COVID-19 guidelines if there is a positive case in class. Some faculty members like Mary Towner, an associate professor in the department of integrative biology, is a contributor to the letter. Towner mainly teaches mainly human anatomy and said she loves her job, but is concerned for the health of not only faculty, staff and students, but also the families of people on campus. “I teach many pre-health students and it just felt like I needed to do something,” Towner said. In her classes, Towner said there have been COVID-19 cases and she counts herself lucky because her class sizes are not as big compared to many large lower division classes. Towner said she appreciates the steps taken by the university, but because of the campus and community case numbers and the unavailable ICU hospital beds in Stillwater Medical Center, she would like to see people wear a mask. Other faculty members like Rosemary Avance, a teaching assistant professor in the school of media and strategic communications, said the beginning of this semester felt different than last spring because of the lowering of COVID-19 guidelines. “It almost felt like we were pretending things were back to normal, when in fact there is a surge, and it’s getting worse and a lot of predictions say, will be worse than the previous surge,” Avance said. Avance is part of the equity advocates council, this is a group of faculty who volunteer to be part of a committee considering equity and inclusion across campus. Avance said she feels COVID-19 has amplified the existing disparities on campus. “It shouldn’t have just be people who have a disability or who have an extenuating circumstance that have to fight for equality and access,” Avance said. “It should be something that’s important to all of us.” news.ed@ocolly.com

Oklahoma State band members are featured in the film “Stillwater.”

to Matt Damon. “I didn’t recognize him though, because he had the beard on, and I just wasn’t in the right headspace to think Matt Damon would come up and talk to me,” Bryant said. “So I ended up meeting Matt Damon, but I didn’t get a picture because I didn’t know it was him.” Despite the filming circumstances, Bryant and Kirshey said it was interesting getting involved in the filming

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process and they enjoyed their filming experience. “We got the whole day off of school and it was fun being a part of a movie and getting to see the behind-thescenes (action),” Kirshey said.

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Stillwater is now officially in a State of Emergency beginning today. The Oklahoma State Department of Health is deploying the Medical Reserve Corp and has issued a statewide call for healthcare volunteers. This comes at a time when Stillwater Medical Center has zero ICU, medical and surgical beds available. The corp can help provide nurses, paramedic, respiratory therapists and medical assistants.

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Cultures merge Lifestyle

SGA’s Cowboy Cousins is in full swing Amelia Jauregui Staff Reporter

nization. “Cowboy Cousins is an organization on campus that is focused on promoting Helping international cultural exchange between students learn the ways of our international and domesOklahoma State, Cowboy tic students,” Abit said. “We Cousins is starting back up are also focused on creating for the fall semester. an inclusive environment that Cowboy Cousins is recognizes and respects the a mentorship program in different nationalities and which students pair up with cultures found on campus.” an international student to Having been a part of get to know each other and the organization himself, OSU’s campus. The pairAbit is excited for others to ing can be anywhere from a have the same opportunity semester to a full academic of building friendships and year, but hopes to build a learning about different lasting friendship exceeding cultures. beyond the requirements of “The best part of being the organization. a part of Cowboy Cousins Cowboy Cousin pairwould have to be the abilings meet bi-weekly with at ity of creating meaningful least three of those times be- relationships with people ing planned campus events, from different countries,” with the goal of the organiAbit said. “There is so much zation being out of country to learn about the world, and students having an easier through this organization, we time assimilating to the cul- hope to show both internature of Oklahoma and OSU. tional and domestic students Working behind the the beauty of each other’s scenes, Cowboy Cousins culture.” Director Andre Abit shared While keeping the more about this unique orga- focus of building meaningful

relationships, Abit also hopes to expand the organization this upcoming school year. “It is very important to become well versed in different cultures; by gaining more knowledge over different cultures, we develop a better sense of empathy for others,” Abit said. “Cowboy Cousins has historically been an underrepresented organization on campus, so one of our main goals for the year is to grow the organization to spread the knowledge our members have.” If interested in being a part of Cowboy Cousins, applications can be found via CampusLink, with application due dates being Sept. 14, for international students and Sept 16, for domestic students. While it’s encouraged to meet the application deadline, those who miss it are still welcomed to join the Cowboy Cousin family.

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Feeling the heat Willistean Bennett Staff Reporter This year’s summer temperatures rise as a heatwave crosses Oklahoma. States across the country have issued heat advisories since the beginning of the summer. Oklahoma has issued heat advisories weeks on end since early June. According to the National Weather Service, “A heat advisory is issued within 12 hours of the onset of extremely dangerous heat conditions… when the maximum heat index temperature is expected to be 100 degrees or higher for at least two days.” The high temperature for Stillwater, in June was 100 degrees, in July it was 102 degrees and so far in August, it is 101 degrees according to timeanddate.com. Although July was the hottest month ever recorded globally, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Oklahoma State students are certainly feeling the heat. Kinsley Carter is a student at OSU, “(The heat) has made traveling to my classes a little longer and is physically making me exhausted.” Wyatt Love, another OSU student said, “The classrooms are pretty hot right now, especially in the Physical Science Center.” Climate change is a big factor in the heatwave, and human activity has impacted the environment in both positive and negative ways. Kristen Olofsson is a professor in the Social Sciences and Humanities division and specializes in environmental and energy policy. “The latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change estimates that since 1850, human activities that release greenhouse gasses are responsible for a significant increase in global temperatures worldwide,” Olofsson said. Along with heat advisories comes the risk of heat related illnesses and injuries, this includes heat exhaustion and heat strokes. To stay cool and safe during extreme heat conditions, the National Weather Services advises people to take extra precautions such as, drink plenty of water, wear loose-fitting, lightweight, light-colored clothing and check on animals when walking outside to ensure they’re comfortable in the heat. “Small changes cumulate to the greater good,” Olofsson said. “Turn off lights when you leave a room, limit your energy consumption, run your AC less, carpool instead of driving and grow plants. You can drastically reduce your carbon footprint through small life changes.” news.ed@ocolly.com

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What’s HOT WHEN IT’S HOT Oklahoma State is three weeks into the school year and Oklahoma is facing record high temperatures. What are college students wearing when it is over 100 degrees on the walk to class? Couple Sophia Darrow and Nolan Cox stopped by the O’Colly and let us know.

Nolan is wearing a casual cotton tee with his athletic shorts. Very casual and comfortable way to stay cool walking around campus. Both opted for tennis shoes/athletic shoes for comfort walking around a hot campus all day.

Sophia is wearing a long sleeve dri-fit tee shirt to protect her skin from the UV rays and avoid sunburn. She is more cautious than a lot of college-aged students, as she emphasizes that she also wears sunscreen, which makes sense when the temperature is in the triple digits. Charticle by Zachary Hunter, Abby Cage and Ellen Slater

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Solution to Thursday’s puzzle

Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit sudoku.org.uk