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OSU professors talk about leadership Lydia Watkins Staff Reporter
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Leadership doesn’t come with a script or a title, it takes self awareness and acceptance, Oklahoma State University professors said. Two OSU professors spoke on their personal takeaway messages from their time at the HERS Institute. “It’s important to learn about what you do and don’t want to do, and to be aware of the leadership roles you have,” said Jennifer Borland, associate professor of art, graphic design and art history. Once someone has learned what they want and don’t want to do, they should be more accepting of themselves and understand there are different forms of leadership, said Li Miao, professor of hospitality and tourism management.
If someone has learned they don’t enjoy the role they play, they should back away without damaging any current or future relationships.. “In certain situations, it’s ok to explain how something isn’t working by presenting something else you would enjoy doing more,” Borland said. Another takeaway message Borland and Miao shared is to be thoughtful of time. “Accept that every little thing won’t get done,” Borland said. “Things will be late sometimes, but it won’t be catastrophic.” It is important to let go of perfection on some projects. It can be difficult, but everyone needs to remember they still have control, Borland said. This can be hard, but Miao said she has a way she is able to do it. “I put on my calendar 30 minutes
to sit and think,” Miao said. “It helps to sit and reflect so I don’t forget what I am doing and why.” After the speech was over, audience members wrote the last part of their notes, and clapped for the speakers. Emily Graham, assistant professor of history, said she enjoyed the speech. “A great message was the importance of moving past our own discomfort,” Graham said. “It’s something I have struggled with in the past.” Another audience member took away some information, which were the different ways women can lead. Hayla May is a graduate student and said her biggest takeaway is leading comes with different styles. “There isn’t just one set way,” May said. “There are multiple ways to lead.” news.ed@ocolly.com
Infrastructure bill inches along after clearing Senate hurdle
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Tribune News Service WASHINGTON — A $550 billion infrastructure bill that’s key to President Joe Biden’s agenda cleared a procedural hurdle in the
U.S. Senate, but objections from at least one Republican could push final passage into next week. While the timeline remains fluid, the 67-27 vote to end debate on the bipartisan compromise measure puts the legislation on track to pass after weeks of negotiations between the White House and Republican
and Democratic lawmakers. THE SENATE ADJOURNED SATURDAY EVENING AFTER A DAY OF FITS AND STARTS AND WILL RECONVENE SUNDAY. BUT IT IS UNCLEAR WHETHER DEBATE WILL STRETCH INTO NEXT WEEK. Timing for the bill’s passage
depends on senators reaching agreement on final changes to consider, including a possible vote on new cryptocurrency rules, as well as running down the clock. At least one GOP senator, Bill Hagerty of Tennessee, said he’ll object to any effort See Bill on pg.2
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News Bill... Continued from pg.1 to speed up debate, which could push a final vote into next week. “I’m not inclined to expedite this process whatsoever,” said Hagerty, who opposes the bill because it would add the federal deficit. Judd Deere, a spokesman for Hagerty, said the senator would not object to votes on amendments but would block efforts to move to an early final vote. Leaving the floor where various senators were huddling late Saturday, Texas Republican John Cornyn said the Senate was at an impasse on a final package of proposed changes. Talks will continue in the evening and on Sunday. Earlier Saturday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer pleaded with Republicans to lift objections to moving forward with the final batch of amendments. “We can get this done the easy way or the hard way,” the New York Democrat said. “Either way the Senate will stay in session until we finish our work. It’s up to our Republican colleagues how long it takes.” Minority Leader Mitch McConnell moments later called the bill imperfect but said investment in roads, bridges, airports and other infrastructure was necessary and long overdue. He also stressed there are “many outstanding amendments” that should receive votes. “This is a compromise prod-
uct crafted by colleagues with big, principled differences in the Senate with the narrowest possible split,” the Kentucky Republican said. Montana Sen. Jon Tester, one of the negotiators on the bill, said leaders continued to discuss which amendments the Senate will tee up for debate. Vice President Kamala Harris was on hand in the Capitol on Saturday for final discussions on the bill, which would be the biggest investment in the nation’s infrastructure in decades and is a key element of the Biden administration’s economic agenda. Biden on Friday urged the Senate to complete its work on the legislation. “It’s a bill that would end years of gridlock in Washington and create millions of good-paying jobs, put America on a new path to win the race for the economy in the 21st century,” he said at the White House. Schumer plans to pivot quickly after the infrastructure vote to a budget resolution that will set the stage for a much broader $3.5 trillion package of social spending and taxes that Democrats can muscle through without any Republican votes. The Senate will have to confront one unresolved fight before passing the infrastructure bill: two dueling amendments to modify a provision of the bill dealing with reporting requirements for cryptocurrency transactions and tax collection. The bipartisan group that drew up the legislation was counting on the extra tax revenue generated to help pay for some of the bill’s costs. Senate Finance Chairman Ron Wyden, a progressive Democrat,
teamed up with conservative Republicans Pat Toomey and Cynthia Lummis in working with the cryptocurrency industry to draft changes to narrow who would be affected by the reporting requirements. It would exclude entities such as miners, software designers and protocol developers from the groups that need to report data to the Internal Revenue Service. But Sen. Rob Portman, a Republican, and Democrats Mark Warner and Kyrsten Sinema — three key players in negotiating the infrastructure legislation — proposed an 11th-hour alternative endorsed by the White House. It would target some software companies and cryptocurrency miners. On Saturday, the sponsors of the competing amendments huddled to discuss a compromise. Toomey said the talks weren’t immediately fruitful. “I don’t know how it’s going to work out. We’re working on it,” the Pennsylvania Republican said. The dispute risks causing a rift between the Biden administration and Wyden, who will be the most important figure in making sure the president’s tax agenda can clear the Senate later this year. White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Friday said the administration is “grateful” for Wyden’s leadership on crypto issues, but reiterated that it prefers the alternative plan. “I would just go back to the overarching objective here which is reducing tax evasion in the cryptocurrency market, and we feel that the compromise sponsored by Senators Warner, Portman, and Sinema is a good option,” she said.
The Blockchain Association, a trade group for the industry, mounted a last-minute pressure campaign in favor of the Wyden-Toomey-Lummis version. Wyden said they were making the case to colleagues that their version makes it “very hard for tax cheats, without discouraging innovation.” The crypto amendments could both be considered on Saturday. Warner said it’s likely there will be a side-by-side vote on the crypto amendments, each one subject to a 51-vote threshold. The infrastructure bill includes $110 billion in new spending for roads and bridges, $73 billion for electric grid upgrades, $66 billion for rail and Amtrak, and $65 billion for broadband expansion. It also provides $55 billion for clean drinking water and $39 billion for transit. The legislation still faces challenges in the House, where Democrats can afford only three defectors if Republicans vote in unison against the bill. House Democrats are divided over whether the package spends enough and many Republicans oppose the bill. Speaker Nancy Pelosi reaffirmed Friday that the House won’t take up the infrastructure legislation until the Senate also passes the more sweeping budget package. That linkage has been a central demand of progressive Democrats in the House, though moderates have been urged on Pelosi not to hold on to the infrastructure bill. The House is currently on a recess until Sept. 20. “We are not going forward with leaving people behind,” Pelosi said at a news conference. news.ed@ocolly.com
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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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sports Cowboys have high vaccine rate, updated protocols as fall camp commences Chris Becker Assistant Sports Editor
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The triple-digit temperatures in Stillwater bring anything but fall to mind, but Oklahoma State opened its fall camp Friday. With the new season comes a season more normal than in 2020, but still not as normal as 2019 and before. OSU’s policy is simple, get the COVID-19 vaccine or wear a mask and undergo testing three times a week. “We haven’t altered anything other than being cautious,” coach Mike Gundy said. “We’re over 80% vaccinated.” Programs across the country are reporting high vaccination rates, for example Navy said its football team is 100% vaccinated. OSU has not mandated its athletes be vaccinated, and will allow them to make the personal choice. “If you’re vaccinated you don’t have to wear a mask in our facility, if you’re not you do have to wear a mask. The players, so far, have done a good job of that as I’ve seen, and that’s really all we can do,
separate from normal protocols,” Gundy said. At the start of fall camp in 2020 teams had more questions than answers about the upcoming football season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Players showed up to the stadium not knowing whether they will play or be done for weeks. “Last year was literally day-to-day, we went into a team meeting not knowing if we were going to go out to practice or, ‘Hey, sorry guys, but we’ve been told to shut everything down,”’ offensive lineman Josh Sills said. “Basically what happened during spring ball, go home and don’t come back until you’re told.” This year, though, is different. OSU knows its fall camp schedule, they know the football season will happen and they know when the first game of the season is. “We know no matter what win, lose or draw our first game will be in September, so we know what is in front of us,” Sills said. “It’s a complete game changer mentally just knowing there’s a set in stone foundation of what’s in front of you as far as what’s going to happen.” sports.ed@ocolly.com
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‘We’re gonna score points’ OSU offense looking to compliment experienced defense
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Chris Becker Assistant Sports Editor Oklahoma State’s offense had trouble gaining momentum and scoring consistently in 2020, but coach Mike Gundy promises that will change in 2020. “(The offense is) going to score a lot of points. We’re gonna score points. We’ve got guys to score points. I mean, we’re not
gonna do anything different than we’ve ever done before, but we’re gonna score points,” Gundy said. The Cowboys had roadblocks along the way of the season that hindered the consistency of the offense. They had to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, injuries and youth throughout the season while trying to compete in a challenging conference. All of those roadblocks were paired with the 2020 season being offensive coordinator Kasey Dunn’s first season. However, now Dunn has a season and an offseason under his belt, and his confidence is high. “I’ve said this forever, and you know, I’ve brought in a lot of first time coordinators in my career, and it takes them a little bit of time to
get adjusted. It’s no different than a freshman player. So I think his manager ability at this point is better than it was at this time last year, just based on experience,” Gundy said. Dunn shares Gundy’s goal of scoring more points, but most importantly he wants to win games. “The first goal that we have No. 1 goal if you go into a room is win. I want to score 100 points a game if we could, however I want to win first and that’s it,” Dunn said. When it comes to how he plans to take the offense to the next step, it starts with going back to the basics and spreading out the offense. “I want to spread this thing out, get the ball out and moving,” Dunn said. “I want to put us in a
position to give our playmakers the football. Maybe we take more chances, maybe we spread that thing out a little bit more.” OSU was able to end the 2020 season on a high note with an offensive explosion against Miami in the Cheez-It Bowl. The momentum and confidence that explosion gave them will help push them into the new season. “The goals are play fast, score and really just compete,” wide receiver Brennen Presley said. “I think we have the best defense in the Big 12, and we practice against them. It makes us better. I think our offense will be better suited this year.” sports.ed@ocolly.com
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Today’s Birthday (08/09/21). Expand and grow together this year. Collaborate with discipline, consistency and coordination for maximum gain. Make exciting social connections this summer that lead to a professional redirection this autumn. Love To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is an 8 — Focus on practicalities regarding imagined. Avoid distractions. Practice your moves. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — The best things in life are still free. Have fun with people you love. Let go of fantasies or illusions. Connect with nature. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 7 — Focus on practical domestic priorities. Prioritize health and harmony at home. Let go of unrealistic expectations. Share delicious moments with family. Support each other. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 9 — Things are starting to make sense. Read between the lines. Your research unveils interesting discoveries. Avoid risk, controversy or jealousies. Write your views. for substance over symbolism. Wheel and deal. Negotiate favorable terms. Don’t pursue a mirage or fantasy. Stay practical. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 9 — Maintain personal integrity, despite the temptation to cheat. Don’t make assumptions. Weigh your options carefully. All is not as it appears to be. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 6 — Slow to review plans privately. Avoid distractions. Gather more information before making your decision. If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — Watch out for hidden agendas. Trust, but verify. Don’t believe everything you hear. Maintain objectivity. Stay out of somebody else’s argument. Outsmart the opposition. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — Complications could interrupt your work plans. The truth gets revealed. Make a choice you can live with. Obsess Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Travel beckons, but take care. Obligations could clash with fantasies. Do the homework. Assess implications and
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