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CAS announces 3-Minute Thesis competition winners Emi Norton Staff Reporter

3-Minute Thesis competition.

15 OSU students competed in the finals on Oct. 12.

First place was claimed by Katrina Mapes, a doctoral student in the Six graduates of the College of Department of Integrative Biology.

Arts and Sciences at OSU were deIntegrative biology doctoral students, clared winners in the final rounds of the Jesse Hurd and Neil Balchan, tied for

second place.

All three students will represent CAS in the university-wide competition on Nov. 7 at 3:30 p.m. in the Student Union Theatre.

“3-Minute Thesis is an exciting challenge for our graduate students,” said Rachael Eaton, program manager

of CAS student research. “Not only do they have to explain complex research topics, but they must do so in a way that sparks the audience’s curiosity and leaves us wanting to know more. I am consistently impressed by our outstanding researchers at 3MT events.”

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‘I can leave my tears in the garden.’ A tiny flower farm offers a reprieve from cancer Lisa Boone Los Angeles Times Eight months after her husband, Chad, was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer, Stacie Vanags planted 1,100 flower seeds in her Ventura backyard.

“Something called me to do it,” Stacie said of her tiny flower farm. “I needed a sanctuary.”

Chad, 40, and Stacie, 43, were already growing vegetables, tending a flock of free-roaming chickens and three cats and dreaming of building an urban farm on their half-acre of land next to the 101 Freeway in Midtown.

Then, in July 2022, Chad received some heartbreaking news.

During a routine visit to the doctor for what he presumed was long COVID after a persistent cough, Chad, who had never smoked, learned he had non-small-cell lung cancer. Scans showed the cancer had spread to his lungs, bones, lymph nodes and brain. In a gut punch, the oncologist told him he would live six months to a year without treatment.

“He said I’m incurable,” Chad said quietly.

That was 15 months ago.

Meeting Chad in person, it’s hard to believe he has a terminal illness. He appears to be in great physical shape, and he surfs regularly and travels the world for weeks at a time. He has had few symptoms or side effects besides lightheadedness from a targeted, Food and Drug Administration-approved medication called Tagrisso.

But learning to live with cancer while trying to move forward hasn’t been easy for the tech sales trainer.

That’s why Chad says he’s grateful that Stacie can walk outside and tend to her flowers if his mood turns dark, especially when his depression becomes overwhelming some days.

“I had a tough seven days during a surfing trip to Puerto Escondido,” he said, standing in the garden as he watched his wife cut zinnias, chocolate lace flowers and strawflowers for gift bouquets. “It was hard for Stacie because she couldn’t escape to the flowers. I see the garden as a place where she can get a reprieve from cancer. It gives us purpose and meaning every day.”

Stacie doesn’t disagree.

“I missed the flowers while we were in Mexico,” she said. “There’s a resiliency to plants. It’s a language in itself.”

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Isaac Terry The Coffee House, about a five minute walk from campus, serves coffee and snacks.

The Coffee House serves up new opportunities Isaac Terry Staff Reporter

Tribune News Service Chad and Stacie Vanags in their flower farm, Teaquila Farm, on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, in Ventura, California.

Stillwater Life Services, which provides free “testing, support and options” for women.

Located at 519 W. 3rd Ave., the shop isn’t a far walk A smaller coffee shop in from campus. It offers free Stillwater has a bigger goals snacks and water and has lower than serving coffee. prices on average than popular The Coffee House donates coffee chains such as Starbucks 100% of its profits to different or Aspen Coffee. It is open charities each month. During from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday September, the shop donated to through Thursday each week.

The shop has many specials, especially now that autumn is here. These include the caramel cookie crumble latte, iced brown sugar shaken espresso and white chocolate and chai latte.

The Coffee House is run by the nearby University Heights Baptist Church, located behind the café.

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Uniform Check

Courtesy of Cowboy Football (X)

Against West Virginia, OSU wore a black-white-orange uniform combo for the first time this season.

Cowboys rock tri-color combo in big conference road win Kyle Ramsey Staff Reporter Coming into the game against West Virginia, the Cowboys had not pulled off a three-color combo. That would soon change riding into Morgan-

town.

OSU took to the field a new look that Cowboy fans hadn’t seen all year with a black-white-orange uniform set.

The helmet, finished in a nice black matte, displayed the full Pistol Pete logo on both sides of the helmet with a clean orange-and-white stripe running down the middle.

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As for the jerseys and pants, the Cowboys donned their white jersey with black numbers and lettering outlined in white, which gave it that extra bit of emphasis. The bright orange pants gave a nice contrast to the jersey top.

Final Thoughts: B+ I found this specific set to be well put together. I liked the switching up

of the helmet logo to Pistol Pete rather than the traditional “OSU” or the script “Cowboys”.

I think what elevated this set for me, was the contrast in color between the pants and the jersey. The bright orange of the pants really popped on the field with the white jersey to help complement the overall look. sports.ed@ocolly.com

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Breaking down the numbers Kenzie Kraich Staff Reporter Oklahoma State’s 48-34 win Saturday afternoon against West Virginia proved the Cowboys are forming an identity on both sides of the ball.

Here are a few key numbers that prove it.

282: Ollie Gordon II rushing yards Gordon had himself a day against the West Virginia defense, as he continues to etch his name into OSU’s record books.

On 29 attempts, Gordon rushed for 282 yards, smashing his season average of 142. For reference, his 282 yards was more than WVU’s three rushers combined 226 on the day.

17: Nickolas Martin tackles Sophomore linebacker Nickolas Martin backed the Cowboys’ offensive success Saturday afternoon. Exceeding his season average of 10, Martin tallied 17 total tackles. Ten of those 17 were committed on his own, doubling his average of five solo tackles a game.

4: Touchdowns in the fourth quarter An explosive Cowboy offense made an appearance in West Virginia Saturday afternoon, leading to four touchdowns in the fourth quarter alone. With three of those four belonging to Gordon, OSU found itself in victory formation in the final seconds.

Its six touchdowns in the game marked its highest scoring game of the season, beating its previous high in the 3932 win against Kansas a week earlier.

8.5: OSU’s average yards per rush OSU’s season average for yards per rush falls at nearly five a carry, but the Cowboys exceeded that average by 3.5 yards a carry against WVU. Not only did this lead to one of its shortest possession times of the season (27:24), but also an obvious success in the direction of the momentum for the majority of the game.

5: Turnovers between teams Both defenses picked off a pass, and OSU recovered two fumbles while WVU had just one. These turnovers made for some crazy stretches in the game. sports.ed@ocolly.com

Courtesy of Cowboy Football (X) OSU linebacker Nickolas Martin (4) recorded 17 tackles, 10 solo, against West Virginia on Saturday.

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Courtesy of Cincinnati Athletics Cincinnati’s rushing defense ranks in the top 30 nationally.

Cincinnati’s rush defense is strong suit heading into Saturday Calif Poncy Staff Reporter

record, it has lived up to expectations.

Outside of the run defense, the Bearcats have struggled to stop opposing teams. The biggest issue with the UC defense has been allowing exploThe quickest way to swing a game sive plays, and this held true last week is to stop the run. against Baylor.

If the Cincinnati Bearcats can do The Bears racked up multiple one thing this season, that is stuffing the 40-plus yard returns and also completed opposition at the line of scrimmage. three 40-plus yard receptions, all of The Bearcats allow just five yards which came on scoring drives. per carry on average, which ranks in the “It’s not just one aspect, at times top 30 nationally. UC’s defensive line it’s all three phases,” UC coach Scott was seen as a strong point for it comSatterfield said. “Defensively, giving up ing into this season, and despite a poor the big pass plays, that’s been our nem-

esis really, we’ve done a lot of different things to try and fix that, but we haven’t got it done yet.”

There is a chance the Bearcats’ problems stopping big plays could prove paramount against OSU. Cowboys running back Ollie Gordon has made a habit of scoring long touchdowns, including two longer than 45 yards in the fourth quarter of last week’s game.

If UC’s staunch rush defense can bring Gordon down early in the play, the Bearcats give themselves a chance, but as soon as he makes it to the second level, it could spell doom for a UC team

that is desperate for a win.

“Around the third or fourth game, they decided what they wanted to do on offense,” Satterfield said. “Now they decided on one quarterback, and they decided to turn around and give the ball to zero.”

If the Bearcats have any hope of earning their first conference win as a member of the Big 12, their rush defense has to step up to the plate, and the few times it allows Gordon to break through the line, it will most likely be trouble. sports.ed@ocolly.com

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news Someone shot a spear through a sea turtle’s head in Florida Keys. Doctors couldn’t save him David Goodhue Miami Herald MIAMI — Veterinarians in the Florida Keys did all they could to save a loggerhead sea turtle found last week with a spear through its head. But by Saturday, they made the difficult decision to euthanize the federally protected reptile.

The Turtle Hospital on Marathon Key began caring for the turtle, which workers named Aubie (for Auburn University), last Thursday when a guest at a Long Key resort found him in distress. A steel spear was sticking out of his head and one of his front flippers was entangled in fishing line.

While many sea creatures become entangled in monofilament fishing line, Turtle Hospital manager Bette Zirkelbach and her staff believe Aubie was intentionally shot by the spear.

“This does not appear to be an accident as the turtle has an injury in the same location as a previous case of a loggerhead turtle speared in the head,” she said. “This has the signs of malicious intent.”

Keys veterinarian Dr. Terry Norton performed emergency surgery at the hospital to remove the spear, Zirkelbach said.

In the following days, Aubie, who weighed 170 pounds, was placed in one of the hospital’s tanks for rehabilitation, and the reptile was administered antibiotics to heal the wounds.

But by Saturday, he was showing signs of neurological damage. A CT scan showed the spear pierced completely through his skull and into his brain casing, “causing irreparable damage,” Zirkelbach said.

“Aubie was humanely euthanized,” she said.

Tribune News Service An X-ray image shows a fishing spear lodged in the head of a loggerhead sea turtle. The animal was euthanized at the Turtle Hospital in the Florida Keys on Oct. 19, 2023.

Turtle Hospital workers estimate Aubie was 35 to 40 years old, Zirkelbach told the Miami Herald. Loggerheads can live between 80 and 100 years in the wild, she said.

Loggerheads are protected under the Endangered Species Act, and losing a sexu-

ally mature male is “a big loss” possession of the spear. to the South Florida sea turtle According to state statute, population, Zirkelbach said. killing a loggerhead in Florida The case is under investi- is a third-degree felony, which gation by the Florida Fish and is punishable by up to five years Wildlife Conservation Commis- in prison and a $5,000 fine. sion, said agency spokeswoman Richie Moretti, the board Arielle Callender. Zirkelbach chairman of the Turtle Hospisaid investigators have taken tal, is offering a $5,000 reward

for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or people who speared Aubie, Zirkelbach said.

She’s asking that anyone with information on the case to call 305-743-2552. Callers can remain anonymous, she said. news.ed@ocolly.com

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Courtesy of OSU The College of Arts and Sciences recently announced the winners of the 3-Minute Thesis competition.

Winners...

izing Rheumatoid Arthiritis Treatment with Gold Nanoparticles” First Place Katarina Mapes - Fairview, Texas Continued from 1 Doctoral student with Dr. Guin Wogan, Integrative Biology Presentation title: “The Aging Each of the six 3MT winners are Game” listed below, along with their homeSecond Place towns and presentation titles.

Jesse Hurd - Gordon, Nebraska CAS 3MT Winners: Doctoral student with Dr. ElizaPeople’s Choice Award beth McCullagh, Integrative Biology Mohadeseh Naderi - Tehran, Iran Presentation title: “The Secret Doctoral student with Dr. Yolanda Life of an American Prairie Vole Vasquez, Chemistry Second Place Presentation title: “Revolution-

Neil Balchan - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Doctoral student with Dr. Guin Wogan, Integrative Biology Presentation title: Bringing the Gap between Biodiversity and Snakebite using Integrate-Omics” Third Place Alexandra Serbinovskaya - Novocherkassk, Rostov Oblas, Russia Doctoral student with Dr. Stephanie Link, TESOL & Linguistics Presentation title: “Benefits of Gaming for Collaborative Writing”

Third Place Himidu Pitigala - Colombo, Sri Lanka Doctoral student with Dr. Michael Reichart, Integrative Biology Presentation title: “Microbes and alluring frog calls: The Effect of the Skin Microbiome on Calling Behavior in Treefrogs” 3-Minute Thesis is trademarked by the University of Queensland. For more information about the University finals, visit https://gradcollege.okstate. edu/announcements/3mt-fall-2023-finalists.html. news.ed@ocolly.com

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Continued from 1 Like works of art, flowers can be interpreted however the beneficiary would like — as an expression of love, condolences or thanks. But their beauty and effect are not exclusive to those who receive them. They are also a gift to the gardener who tends them, waters them and watches them grow. “It’s like watching magic,” Stacie said.

The couple, who met in Chicago in 2008 and have been married for 11 years, were living in a 500-square-foot apartment in Culver City when they drove by the Ventura house in the early days of the pandemic in March 2020. The threebedroom house needed work, but they immediately contacted the seller and made an offer after they saw its enormous backyard.

The lot, which CalTrans used as a parking lot during the construction of the 101 Freeway decades ago, was dotted with overgrown morning glories, citrus trees and three old trailers. But it offered endless possibilities. The couple envisioned building a house in the back and renting out the front.

Or creating a regenerative farm where they could live off the land.

They got the house and spent the next 11 months remodeling it before turning to the backyard, which they transformed into a micro-farm they call Teaquila Farm, named for their love of tea and tequila.

Inspired by the 2018 documentary “The Biggest Little Farm” and the success of the Floret Farm seed company in Washington state, the couple cleared decades’ worth of gravel themselves with a rented Bobcat and amended the soil with three inches of organic topsoil and native California cover crop seeds.

When it came time to plant the flowers, Stacie, who

had no gardening experience, was scared but pushed forward.

“The biggest thing was just taking the leap of faith by reading the back of the seed packet and trusting in the process,” she said. “It’s easy to get caught up in all of the planning and logistics and never get started with ‘the thing.’”

While Chad was in India shooting what he describes as a “mission-based, purpose-driven adventure travel show” with his brother, Stacie spent three weekends layering her garden plots with organic compost after reading Erin Benzakein’s book “Floret Farm’s Cut Flower Garden: Grow, Harvest & Arrange Stunning Seasonal Blooms” and watching YouTube videos. With an emphasis on diversity and flowers that dry well, she planted 20 varieties, including zinnias, statice, honeywort, sweet peas and cress, by using landscape fabric and a blowtorch to cut the fabric and prevent fraying. She estimates she spent about $800 on seeds, organic compost, seed starter soil, seed trays and a drip system, which Chad installed.

“I’m the systems guy,” he said jokingly.

Much to Stacie’s delight, the garden took off after Southern California’s unusually wet spring this year. But she isn’t the only one who has benefited from her harvest. It is a healing sanctuary for others.

“Someone reached out to me on Facebook yesterday and asked me if she could come over and cut a bouquet because she’s been struggling lately,” said Stacie who works for a digital therapeutics company.

“Nature has a way of holding and supporting us when we least expect it.”

There have been others.

During her inaugural growing season, Stacie invited neighbors and friends to cut bouquets during informal U-Pick sessions.

She recently created centerpieces for a baby shower for 75 people. Looking ahead, she hopes to create flower arrangements for local businesses, host

Tribune News Service Chad and Stacie Vanags at their flower farm, Teaquila Farm, on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, in Ventura, California.

workshops on-site and develop a corporate wellness program that focuses on the benefits of flowers on mental health. The experience has empowered her to consider next year’s growing season, which she hopes will include dahlias, foxglove and amaranth.

Stacie said she never intended to grow flowers. “It was like nature was telling me, ‘You’re going to need this,’” she said. “I can leave my tears in the garden.”

As someone who is independent and enjoys working alone, Stacie has used the act of planting the flowers and watching them grow to help her process Chad’s cancer diagnosis. “Seeing the beauty and resilience of flowers has given me immense comfort and hope during a pretty tough time,” she said. “I can’t imagine my life without them now.”

“The flowers are definitely a reprieve for her,” said friend and neighbor Sean McFatridge. “I’ve never heard her talk about how she is struggling. I think the flowers are a coping mechanism for her.

While Chad focuses on squeezing everything he can out of life, Stacie uses the flowers as a therapeutic practice.”

For Chad, cancer is the end and also the beginning. He talks openly about his diagnosis to inspire others to live authentically. His videos on Instagram, where he “documents the beginning of the end” of his life, have gone viral, and he has amassed more than 102,000 followers. Still, he admits having debilitating anxiety, which he calls “scanxiety,” before the follow-up scans that track his cancer.

But being open about his health has also brought lifechanging connections with others. “Cancer has taught me that people are good,” Chad said.

“I appreciate people more now than ever before. And I give a lot more hugs.”

A week after Chad was diagnosed with cancer, McFatridge knocked on the couple’s front door and invited them to try his new CrossFit gym down the street.

Chad was still reeling.

“I was angry and told him that I had been diagnosed with lung cancer and wasn’t up to working out right now,” Chad recalled.

An hour later, there was another knock on the door.

McFatridge had returned. This time, he wasn’t selling door-to-

TRUST THE LORD! (Part #1) “Do not let your hearts be troubled.

Trust in God; trust also in me.” (Jn.14:1 NIV) Jesus had just told his disciples of his betrayal. He also told to them of his leaving and they could not go with him. I am sure that it seemed to the disciples that everything was “caving in, falling apart.” The future seemed so uncertain. Then Jesus speaks these words; DON’T BE TROUBLED; TRUST ME! Jesus tells them that he is going to the Father (God) and in his house there is plenty of room. He tells them that he is going to make a place for them all and he will return to take them there. As we look around us there is much uncertainty about this planet that we live on; safety is a premium, and what about when death comes? What is going to happen to you and me? Many are betting on losing consciousness and never

door gym memberships.

“He said he couldn’t stop thinking about me and wanted to know if he could do anything to help,” Chad said. Then McFatridge and other gym members started a meal train for the couple. “It turned me around,” Chad said.

Today, aside from the adjacent 101 Freeway that remains a constant, much has changed at their Midtown Ventura homestead. The faded siding of their home is now painted a warm gray. The front yard is filled with California native plants and pollinators. Strawflowers and seeds dry on the patio and dining room table. Butterflies and birds flock to the flowers that bloom in even rows in the backyard.

And Chad has outlived his dire prognosis.

Is it possible to absorb resiliency and hope in the face of a terminal illness? Stacie thinks the flowers have helped; like nature and the ocean, they remind her that “there’s something greater than me out there,” she said.

“I didn’t seek out the flowers,” she added. “I’m convinced they found me.” news.ed@ocolly.com

awakening. They live on that assumption.

However, Jesus tells us all are going to experience a resurrection from the dead; some to everlasting life and others to be condemned . (Jn.5:28-29, Dan.12:2) Again, the Lord Jesus makes things clear to his followers: “I am going to my Father’s house to prepare a place for you. I will return to get you and take you to be with me.” when asked about the way to this wonderful place, Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (Jn.14:6) No wonder he declares plainly; don’t be troubled. Trust in God, trust also in me.

Jesus has prepared a place and is the way to God’s wonderful place. Let’s trust and follow him, and lay up treasure there. It is a sure place promised by the Lord Jesus himself. He will not fail us; so shall we ever be with the Lord! (1 Thess.4:17-18)

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Isaac Terry The Coffee House, run by the University Heights Baptist Church, donates 100% of its profits to different charities each month.

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The café has teamed up with the local Blue Spruce Coffee Roasters to bring fresh and local coffee to StillwaContinued from 1 ter’s cups.

Aside from the coffees and free snacks, the shop also has board games The coffee shop is also filled with for customers to play. The shop also comfortable seating and a lot of art. sells branded shirts for $10 that contribOne of the most eye-catching pieces is ute to its monthly donation. painted on the side of the coffee shop, a Because the shop is a nonprofit, it depiction of Jesus with the phrase “I am mainly relies on volunteers. There are

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only two managers who are paid by the church to supervise and work. The rest are volunteers.

Manager Lily Ball helps log volunteer hours, train volunteers and ensure everything is running smoothly.

“Last year, we were seeing about three volunteers a week,” Ball said.

“Not [as] many this year... We are looking to get more business, we’re looking to make sweatshirts, promote it more because we need more volunteers.

We would love to see the place busier throughout the day. Just recommend it to your friends, and we would love to have everyone here.”

Ball also has her own recommendation for those who stop by.

“I really just like a chai, with espresso, hot,” Ball said. “That’s my favorite.”

For more information, visit www. stwcoffeehouse.com. news.ed@ocolly.com

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Slow to enjoy the scenery.

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Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 9 — Your work pace could get busy. Postpone what can wait. Guard time for exercise and nature. Maintain momentum by nurturing your own energy.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — Express your heart and creativity in words and action. Weave a romantic spell. Fall in love all over again. Enjoy beautiful moments together.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 7 — Nurture yourself and family with domestic comforts. Clean and declutter. Fix up your place. Cook and share delicious treats.

Lounge around at home together.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8 — Surprising news travel fast. A dreamy assignment develops. Unleash your imagination. Interweave facts with poetry and symbolism. Tell a captivating story. Express your views.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 9 — Focus on immediate financial needs. You can find the necessary resources. A dream inspires action. Develop lucrative income sources, one step at a time.

Wednesday’s Puzzle Solved

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35 Column to the left of a decimal 39 Lake in the Sierra Nevadas 41 Poke 44 “Just like I said!”

46 Field of view 49 Allowing for osmosis 50 Party favors 54 Glamping options 55 __ to riches story

10/26/23

56 “So You Want To Talk About Race” writer Ijeoma 57 Actor Neeson 59 Biblical ark builder 60 German automaker 61 Era 64 Native of the Great Basin 65 Swim-bike-run race, for short

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Solution to Wednesday’s puzzle

10/26/23 Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9.

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