The O'Colly, Thursday, March 14, 2024

Thursday, March 14, 2024

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Sigma Chi, Kappa Delta Win Varsity Revue 2024

Alli Themer Staff Reporter

The men of the Sigma Chi chapter and women of the Kappa Delta chapter won the 2024 Varsity Revue show. They also won best song choice, best ensemble, best

costumes, most creative and best vocals. The theme of their show was “Promenade Through Time,” with the lead playing a time traveling boy going to prom in the 80s.

“We got the thirteenth pick in theme preference (last) and twelfth in song choice preference (second to last),” said McKenna Brown, vocal director for Kappa Delta and

Sigma Chi. “Therefore, it was really special and rewarding to win best theme and song choice knowing we made the best of the hand we were dealt.”

They performed the music of ABBA, Panic! At the Disco, Elvis Presley, The Andrews Sisters, Britney Spears, Green Day, and Irene Cara.

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Ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

Hayden Alexander Staff Reporter

St. Patrick’s Day is Sunday and it’s time to dig through your closet for some green.

The international holiday celebrates Irish culture and St. Patrick, who brought Christianity to Ireland in the fourth century.

Though the religious roots are not as perceptible in today’s celebrations, there are parades and rancorous gatherings in a salute to Irish culture.

There are multiple ways to participate in the festivities, but the most critical is wearing green. The color most commonly associated with the Emerald Isle is not the color of the day because it’s a pretty color.

The green theme of the day is a result of folklore, religion, and culture coming together. Everyone knows about the famous Leprechauns, green-clad creatures of Irish and Celtic folklore who are known to pinch anyone not wearing green.

So, do a Leprechaun a favor and pinch a friend who forgets to wear green.

Culturally, the day celebrates Irish heritage. The

shamrock symbolizes the holiday and represents Irish nationalism, which started in the 1700s.

The shamrock, or clover, also represents the holiday’s religious beginnings. St. Patrick used the shamrock to teach about the Holy Trinity.

If you’re wondering why we celebrate in America, the Irish immigrants brought the holiday to the States during the 18th century.

Time traveling back to the 21st century, let’s examine the different ways to participate in the holiday.

Wear Green

You must wear green at all costs or risk getting pinched! So start digging in your closets for your nearest green T-shirt, hat or even shoe. You will need it.

If you are feeling extra festive, try a new makeup or nail look with green, gold or rainbow colors.

History Lesson I already gave you a little history, but if you’re the intellectual type, try looking into the history of the holiday and take a deep dive into the history of the Irish and Irish Americans. You can also visit your local Irish architecture, arts center and landmarks.

The 2024 Varsity Revue show raised $85,000 dollars for the United Way of Payne County.

Takeaways from OSU’s 8-0 victory over Central Arkansas

Ashton Slaughter and Gabriel Trevino Staff Reporters

Oklahoma State faced a familiar foe in its 8-0 run-rule victory against Central Arkansas on Wednesday night.

Before the Cowgirls continue Big 12 play this weekend with UCF, here are what The O’Colly softball writers Ashton Slaughter and Gabriel Trevino took from OSU’s nonconference win.

Fire in the circle

After three low-scoring, gritty games in Waco last weekend, the Cowgirls continued their sharp pitching against UCA.

In OSU’s shutout victory, Krya Aycock threw four innings, allowing two hits on 53 pitches. Ivy Rosenberry threw one inning in relief, finishing the Bearcats off in the top of the fifth.

“I thought it was a wellplayed game. Obviously, we pitched well,” coach Kenny Gajewski said.

Aycock’s record improves to 4-0 on the season, and with her ERA sitting at 2.49 in 10 appearances, she is trying to find some momentum in the beginning stages of conference play.

The Big Fundamental Claire Timm’s spot in OSU’s batting order is perfect. The sophomore right fielder hits second behind Tallen Edwards and before Karli Godwin. Ewards is an on-base machine — and aggressive on the base paths — and Godwin is a big power threat. Opponents certainly can’t let Timm on before the big swingers come to the plate, but they can’t let her advance Edwards either.

Timm’s combination of bat-to-ball skills and power from the left side is a dangerous combination. Against Central Arkansas, she collected three hits and two RBIs, including a solo home run. She can hit the ball to any spot on the field and give way for the power bats in the heart of OSU’s lineup.

“She’s been the most consistent offensive player that we’ve had,” said Gajewski. “She continues to do things at a high level. Some of the swings that she takes are just beautiful to watch.”

Running back OSU scored six of its runs with former Cowgirl Bailie Runner in the circle for Central Arkansas. The Oologah native threw four innings with an 11.25 ERA for the Cowgirls in her two seasons in Stillwater before transferring this past summer.

Runner has been the Bears lead arm this year with a 5.05 ERA in 69 innings as she continues to improve her command. Despite allowing three earned runs in two innings on Wednesday, Gajewski knows her best is still ahead of her.

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Krya Aycock threw four innings and allowed two hits in OSU’s 8-0 victory against UCA.

“I thought she threw the ball well, actually,” he said. “She was unlucky; she kind of blew us up inside a little bit. We weren’t prepared for that…

“She wanted to go play, and she wasn’t gonna get the opportunity to do that here. I saw her this morning for a quick bit and said hi, and to be able to give her a hug here was cool.

It was a really hard decision (to

transfer) because she loved it here. But at the end of the day, these girls work their tails off. So, if you work like that, you want to play.”

UCF’s scouting report

Sorry Cowgirl fans, Gajewski is hoping for cold weather this weekend in Stillwater.

No, he isn’t looking to sport a new windbreaker; he wants temperatures to drop be -

cause UCF (14-8, 2-1 Big 12) is coming to town for OSU’s first home Big 12 series. The Knights went 2-1 against Kansas last weekend, winning one game in blowout fashion, squeaking another out in extras, and closing the series with a 1-0 loss.

Gajewski said the Knights’ are a tough, competitive team, and it stems from

their coach, Cindy Ball-Malone, who was a former All-American for Pacific as a player and has put the UCF softball program on the map since her tenure began in 2018.

“They can pitch. They’re gonna grind us out in their atbats,” said Gajewski of UCF. “They’re really tough… about as tough nosed as you’re gonna be.”

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Cowboys dominate Sooners in midweek

Bedlam with Wulfert’s big night

Daniel Allen Staff Reporter

NORMAN – Tyler Wulfert didn’t hesitate.

The Oklahoma State third baseman said he felt a big at-bat coming. He stared at Oklahoma pitcher Will Carsten, awaiting his next pitch. Bases loaded. Top of the first inning. One out.

Then, on a 1-0 count, Wulfert swung on a hanging breaking ball from Carsten, launching it off the barrel of his bat with full force. It sailed toward the center-field wall at L. Dale Mitchell Park, bouncing off the upper section and scoring two runs for OSU.

Although he’d come inches short of a grand slam, Wulfert said that in the moment, his 2-RBI double sufficed.

“So close,” Wulfert muttered to himself as he halted at second base.

The next at-bat, freshman left fielder Kollin Ritchie returned the favor, launching a pitch over the right-field wall for a three-run homer. Just like that, OSU plated seven runs in the open-

ing inning. It gave the Cowboys enough of a cushion to clinch a 14-5 Bedlam win on Tuesday night in Norman.

“We just did a really good job against (Carsten),” OSU coach Josh Holliday said. “That was a really good first inning for us. That gave our pitchers some room to operate. But that was definitely an ideal start for us, for sure.”

Wulfert’s offensive success didn’t end after the first inning. He finished 2 for 5 at the plate, logging a team-high four RBI.

However, Tuesday’s game was in no way linear to how most of Wulfert’s season has transpired. Statistically, Wulfert logged a sluggish start to the year, recording four hits in his first 35 at-bats (.114 batting average) over his first nine games.

Saturday was a reminder of what he can be. A .327 batting average, nine home runs and distinct swagger at the plate that was back from a year prior. And with that, he extended his hit streak to six games.

“Just trying to get my pitch. That’s (what I’ve been working on),” Wulfert said. “Just take a good swing on the right pitch. That’s all I’m trying to do.

I’m just trusting in myself. That’s it. Just trying to get the right pitch to hit, put a good swing on it and just trust in my swing.” He followed with a two-run home run in the top of the fourth, extending OSU’s lead to 9-2. The Cowboys (116) plated another that inning to make it 10-2 heading into the bottom of the inning.

“Was just trying to get a good swing off,” Wulfert said. “Their (pitcher) gave me a pitch I thought I could do damage on, and I put a good swing on it.”

Wulfert wasn’t the only catalyst in OSU’s offensive outburst. Seven Cowboys logged a multi-hit game, most notable Ritchie, who led the team with four. OSU finished with 17 hits, its most since recording 23 on Feb. 18 at Sam Houston State.

“Hitters wake up on days like today, see that beautiful (American) flag out there and say, ‘It’s a good day to hit,’” Holliday said. “That’s just how it was.”

Stellar pitching in a well-pieced bullpen game complemented the offense.

Senior Ryan Bogusz started the

game on the mound. The Sooners (9-6) plated two in the bottom of the first and appeared to have Bogusz on the ropes, but the righty settled in and escaped a bases-loaded jam. Penn State transfer Tommy Molsky struck out a season-high eight batters, including the first six he faced. OU threatened in Innings 5 and 6, but each time, the Cowboys responded – clutch strikeout, barehanded throw out, sliding catches in the outfield, etc.

Sophomore Gabe Davis, Dominick Reid, Drew Blake and Wichita State transfer Robert Cranz finished things off.

“I love the rivalry,” Molsky said. “It was cool to come out here and put it to them.”

For now, the Cowboys clinch Round 1 of Bedlam. There’s more to come when both teams meet at O’Brate Stadium from April 5-7 in Stillwater for the conference series.

“Great win,” Holliday said. “Proud of our guys for competing, as always. And now it’s on to this weekend.”

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Tyler Wulfert had one of his best games of the season in OSU’s win against OU in Norman on Tuesday night.

OSU defeats Tulsa, snaps two-match losing streak

Baylor Bryant Staff Reporter

Oklahoma State is back in the win column.

The Cowboys hosted the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at the Greenwood Tennis Center on Tuesday night and won, 4-1.

OSU’s two-game losing streak is over. Going into Big 12 play next week, the Cowboys are back on track. Coach Dustin Taylor said the Cowboys are coming together as a team.

“You got to lose as a team before you can win as a team,” Taylor said. “We’ve had some tough, tough losses not go our way. We lost some close doubles points. Today wasn’t actually that close. The nice thing is that they’ve come together at a great time and now we hit the road.”

The Cowboys lost the doubles point for the third straight match. On Court 2, OSU’s Isaac Becroft and Alessio Basile won, 6-1. On Court 3, Goran Zgola and Francisco Pini were defeated by the Golden Hurricanes, 1-6. It came down to Court 1.

On Court 1, OSU’s Tyler Zink and Alex Garcia were defeated by the Golden Hurricanes, 3-6. Pini said that the message going into singles was to wake up, and the team followed suit.

“I felt like we were all alert in the moment,” Pini said. “We said, ‘OK, we’re going to take it to these guys. We’re not going to lose again.’ And it shows.”

In singles, the Cowboys did not let the Golden Hurricane get the momentum. The Cowboys took all of the first sets.

On Court 5, OSU’s Erik Schiessl struck first for the Cowboys, 6-4, 6-3. On Court 6, Pini followed, 7-5, 6-3. It wasn’t long till the Cowboys took down the Golden Hurricane.

On Court 3, Garcia brought the Cowboys within one, 7-6 (4), 6-4. On Court 1, Zink secured the victory for the Cowboys and broke the losing streak, 6-4, 6-3, 6-2. Zink said

that the fans’ energy means a lot. “So much of it out there with two deuce points is momentum,” Zink said. “When I can get the crowd involved, they’re so amazing that they come out on a Tuesday night because it helps so much when you have your home crowd behind you.”

No. 31 Oklahoma State 4, No. 68 Tulsa 1 Singles competition

1. No.26 Tyler Zink (OSU) def. Pierce Rollins (TU) 6-4, 3-6, 6-2

2. Isaac Becroft (OSU) unf. Thiago Permas (TU) 7-6(4), 3-3

3. No.62 Alex Garcia (OSU) def. Timothy Carlsson

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Seger (TU) 7-6(4), 6-4 4.Erik Schiessl (OSU) def. Volodomyr Zakharov (TU) 6-4, 6-35. Alessio Basile (OSU) unf. Alex Okonkwo (TU) 7-6(2), 2-6, 2-1 6. Francisco Pini (OSU) def. Victor Tosetto (TU) 7-5, 6-3

Doubles competition 1. No.55 Pierce Rollins/ Timothy Seger (TU) def. Tyler

Zink/Alex Garcia (OSU) 6-3

2. Isaac Becroft/Alessio Basile (OSU) def. Thiago Pernas/Gus Tettamble (TU) 6-1

3. Victor Tosetto/Alex Okonkwo (TU) def. Goran Zgola/Francisco Pini (OSU) 6-1

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THURSDAYS IN MARCH

The Cowboys hosted the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at the Greenwood Tennis Center on Tuesday night

won, 4-1.

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Revue . . .

Directors included Jordan Robers, McKenna Brown, Ellie Koman, Chloe Sparks, Tate Burk, Solomon Schwarz, Brock Wade, Ryan Pirchford, Tanner Goover, and Zach Nelson.

The men of Beta Theta Pi and

women of Kappa Kappa Gamma won first runner up, performing “The Game of Life.” The men of Phi Delta Theta and women of Chi Omega presented “The Runaway Ring,” winning second runner up. The cast of Phi Gamma Delta and Gamma Phi Beta placed fourth and Pi Beta Phi and Kappa Sigma placed fifth. An element all of the shows had in common was “celebrating the music of ABBA”, featuring at least one song by ABBA in their performance.

Varsity Revue raised a total of $85,000 dollars, supporting the United Way of Payne County. The men of Sigma Epsilon and Alpha Chi Omega raised the most money for United Way, winning the philanthropic award. The show was made possible through the executive committee and steering committee members.

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One of the members includes Olivia Blake Ballard, member of the Creative Committee for Varsity Revue Steering.

“Shows have been a significantly formative and integral part of my overall experience in Greek Life at Oklahoma State,” Ballard said. “The camaraderie built through creating and performing shows has made lasting friendships and memories, and instilled a sense of pride in our achievements and contributions to OSU as we continue to serve our community and shape the future of Greek Life.”

Courtesy of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs

Varsity Revue, an annual Greek show, pairs sororities and fraternities to compete in a Broadway-style performance.

Celebrate . . .

Family Tree

If you are of Irish descent or think you might be and haven’t looked into your family tree, take the day to explore your roots.

Clover Hunt

Finding a four-leaf clover is nearly impossible, but you might get lucky. Find the nearest clover patch and start your search.

Check Out the Holiday Deals

Multiple sweet treats are available across town for the holiday. McDonald’s is selling its Shamrock Shake. If you wear green, Krispy Kreme will give you a free Original Glazed Donut and Dutch Bros is serving up a Coffee Irish Creme Breve Kicker.

Go Local

Cities across Oklahoma are hosting St. Patrick’s celebrations, and all it takes to find one is a quick search of your area. In Tulsa, Kilkenny’s Irish Pub is hosting a block party on the Sunday starting at 12:30 in the afternoon. On Saturday, Oklahoma City is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Parade starting at 10 a.m.

Eat Local Hop on Google Maps and search for authentic Irish restaurants and pubs near you for a taste of Ireland on St. Patrick’s Day. If eating at home is more your style, check out the O’Colly for some St. Patrick’s Day recipes. Other fun recipes on the Food Network’s website include Irish Soda Bread, Irish Cream Chocolate Tart and Sweet Potato Candies.

If you’re not a master chef, try baking some cookies and adding green icing to make them suitable.

Drink Local

If you’re older than 21, head to your nearest Irish Pub and grab a pint of Guinness or an Irish Coffee. For those of you in the audience younger than 21, there are plenty of mocktail recipes featuring green and gold to fit the festivities.

Movie Night

For our homebodies in the room, plenty of Irish movies highlight Ireland’s culture and arts. Some notable favorites are “The Banshees of Inisherin,” “Belfast,” and “Song of the Sea.” There are Academy Award winners and highly acclaimed animated features; there is something for everyone.

Explore the Music

Turn on the radio and listen to music written by Irish artists old and new. From Irish folk to modern music, the musical catalog of Irish artists is impressive. If you are a dancer, try learning an Irish dance.

That’s just a few ideas for your St. Patrick’s Day activities, but the internet is a beautiful place with a search bar. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

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GOD’S WONDERFUL LOVE GIFT!

“But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.” (Ro.5:8 NLT)

One of the important foundations of our faith is the extent of God’s love for us. It is how far He would go to help us in our sinfulness. If we were to face the righteous judgment of God without his help, we all would be eternally lost; separated from God and all that is good, and it would be forever.

John 3:16 expresses that simply. “ God so loved the world! God went to great lengths to supply a way for us “not to perish;” not to be separated in eternal regret from all that is good and wonderful. It is God who took the initiative. We are so dead in our sins that we did not even see our need fully. To save us, God sent his Son, Jesus, to die for us; to pay the

penalty that was rightfully ours, so that we, humans, could go free.

What does he ask from us? When we learn (hear) the message of God’s love, of Jesus’ sacrifice for us; we trust him, admit our need(our sin), and honestly thank him for his love gift. God forgives all our sins and declares us righteous in his sight.(Ro.5:1) He also gives us a new life within. We are “born again”, and we begin a new and real relationship with God. It is a love relationship; “We love him because He first loved us.” (1 Jn.4:19)

“How great is the love the Father (God) has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” (1 Jn.3:1 NIV) Not by any works we have done, but receiving freely Gods love gift. It is free to all!

Wearing green on St. Patrick’s Day is because of folklore, religion and culture. Most know of the famous Leprechauns, green-clad creatures of Irish and Celtic folklore who are known to pinch anyone not wearing green.

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The silent struggles of womanhood

Luisa Clausen Editor-in-Chief

As a woman, nothing you do is ever enough. You worked hard to get the job you worked hard for? Oh, that’s just out of luck.

You wake up every day at 7 a.m., work out, clean the house, work, go to class, go to work at your second job, lead a team, and complain about being tired at the end of the day? Oh, you’re just being dramatic, everyone’s busy.

You get emotional after your boss yells at you? Oh, you’re just weak.

Nothing. is. ever. enough.

Women are not looking for credit. They are looking for respect.

Maybe for some, this conversation is tiring. Maybe they don’t quite understand.

Sure, women’s rights have come a long way.

We can work, yay! We can vote, great! We can dress the way we want, hurray!

But yet, we still cannot have peace. A life without the burden of guilt.

Nothing. is. ever. enough.

You drop the ball once? Don’t you worry, no one will forget about that.

You make a mistake? That will be in your hall of fame.

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The pressure doesn’t come from one person. It comes from an entire culture.

Singular individuals put effort into improving spaces where women should belong. But small things remain permanent.

We are scared to walk alone. We are scared to show emotion.

If we smile too much, then we’re silly. If we cry, we’re weak. If we celebrate, we’re exaggerating.

But there’s one thing no one, and no culture will ever be able to take away from us again: our freedom.

The more women come together, the more they find their strength in each other. Their shared experience helped

them create an unbreakable bond of sisterhood, even if they never met.

The hard hard truth is: a man will always have another man’s back. Always. And it’s time for women to have other women’s backs too. Pick them up and help them get back on their feet.

Not be quick to judge their mistakes, their personality, their choices. Embrace the fact they aren’t perfect.

When women come together, they will still go through the hardships the world has to offer, but at the very least, they will know they won’t be alone.

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Cowboy Calendar

Thursday, March 14

Drop-In & Draw @ 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Location: OSU Museum of Art

https://museum.okstate.edu

Kids’ Night @ 11a.m. - 11 p.m.

Location: Louie’s Grill & Bar

https://www.facebook.com/LouiesStillwater

Mike Hosty Live @ 7 p.m.

Location: Stonecloud Brewing Company

Kids Night @ 5 - 9 p.m.

Location: Eskimo Joe’s

Admission: $1 w/ Buffy meals

KiKi’s Karaoke @ 7 - 9 p.m.

Location: EM Curators of Craft

https://curatorsofcraft.co/pages/weekly-events College Night @ 8 p.m

Location: Tumbleweed DanceHall & Concert Arena

Admission: $8.00 Cover Charge and free entry for 21+

https://www.calffry.com

Songwriters Circle w/ Dylan Moss @ 7 - 9 p.m.

Location: Bad Brad’s Bar-B-Q

The Mid South Endurance Festival @ TBD

Location: District Bicycles

Admissions: TBD

https://www.midsouthgravel.com

Friday, March 15

Alltext Gun Show @ 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Location: Payne County Expo Center

https://pcexpocenter.com/events/month/2024-03/ Baltic String Band @ 7 p.m.

Location: Stonecloud Brewing Company

https://stonecloudbrewing.com

ColdBrew Live @ 7 p.m.

Location: Stonecloud Brewing Company

Cowgirl Softball: OSU vs. UCF @ 6 p.m.

Location: Cowgirl Stadium

https://okstate.com/sports/softball/schedule

Cowgirl Tennis OSU vs. TCU @ 6 p.m.

Location: Greenwood Tennis Center

https://okstate.com/sports/womens-tennis/schedule

Downtown Funk @ 8 - 10 p.m.

Location: Em Curators of Craft

Admission: $5.00 Cover Charge

https://curatorsofcraft.co/pages/on-stage

St. Patrick’s Day @ 5 p.m.

Location: EM Curators of Craft

Friday Flix @ 2:20 - 4 p.m.

Location: OSU Museum of Art

https://museum.okstate.edu

Grillin’ & Chillin’ At The Varsity Shop @ 1 - 3 p.m.

ACROSS

1 Market leader?

7 Bogus

11 Borrow, but not really

14 Mexican state on the Gulf of California

15 Pilates target

16 Half and half

17 Man in 1990s hip-hop fashion?

19 Donkey

20 “Uncut Gems” actor Sandler

21 AirPod locale

22 Loathes

24 “Umbrella” singer, to fans

25 Device that forms the “I” in the Pixar logo

28 The Browns, on sports tickers

29 Annoyance

30 School in a recreational vehicle?

33 Pronoun choice

35 Poker do-overs

36 Scottish cap

39 Dug in

41 Pt. of OED

42 Change one’s locks?

43 One on a shopping spree

45 Lunar New Year

47 Dog in a classic drawing game?

50 When repeated, “Great speech!”

54 “Heavenly!”

55 CBS Sports NFL analyst Tony

56 Hayworth of the silver screen

57 Clear

59 “... and many more,” for short

61 Josh Gad’s “Frozen” voice role

62 Yang partner

63 Elegant hairstyle, and what the circled letters give to 17-, 30-, and 47-Across?

67 L.L. Bean rival

68 __ chain

69 Detritus from the Digital Revolution

70 “Didn’t mean to open that” key

71 Princes, e.g.

Daily Horoscope

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Linda Black Horoscopes

Today’s Birthday (03/14/24). Communication brings success this year. Grow personal power and confidence with steady routines. Springtime cash surges into shared accounts, before changes requiring adaptation affect your income. Discover a long-desired treasure this autumn, before adapting around winter financial challenges together. Create, connect and share.

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By Baylee Devereaux 3/14/24

72 Instrument near the end of the dictionary

DOWN

1 Seventh note in the A major scale

2 Touring technician

3 Really, really out there

4 Goes all in 5 Sonnet preposition

6 Not so common

7 Hieroglyph critter

8 Snookums

9 Work on a wall

10 Fit well together

11 Huge amount

12 Improper

13 Knotty tangle

18 __ Alto, California

23 Ibuprofen target

26 Swampy spot

27 More than one needs

30 Streaker in the sky

31 Lip

32 Denver-toWichita dir.

34 “__ only known ... ”

36 Cookbook meas.

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37 Where busy bees buzz

38 Pit crew member

40 Cube creator Rubik

44 Unspecified degrees

46 Try to bean

48 Makes right

49 College military org.

51 “What Was I Made For?” singer Billie

52 One small sip

53 Roof timber

57 “Reader, I married him” governess

58 Flunking grades

60 Bistro awning word

64 Youngster in the Hundred Acre Wood

65 Ages and ages

66 Bi- equivalent

Level 1 2 3 4

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 — Develop a dreamy opportunity for positive cash flow. Power the efforts behind the scenes to build foundations. Put love into your work to grow.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — Reassess conditions. Slow for tricky sections. Advance a personal dream by building foundational structures and supports. Prepare carefully. Dress for the role you want.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 6 — Listen to intuition and dreams. Make a spiritual connection. Your heart knows the way to go. Some roads are blocked. Slow to strategize.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is an 8 — Teamwork can make dreams come true. Provide practical contributions to advance a group effort. It’s the work backstage that allows for excellent performances.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — Keep developing a dreamy possibility. Plan and prepare a passion project. Don’t share incomplete work. Strengthen support structures and launch when conditions allow.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 7 — Study options and potential. Take your research in a dreamy direction. Follow your heart and intuition. Expand your own boundaries. Explore the possibilities.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is an 8 — Discuss dreams and possibilities with your partner. Direct a cash flow trickle to savings. Pennies add up over time. Juggle priorities. Budget for family thriving.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — A collaborative effort could get complicated when fantasy and reality clash. Back to the drawing board. Don’t race off unprepared. Discuss practical options.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — Get your heart pumping. Dive into an exciting project. Practice for high performance. Maintain healthy routines for body, mind and spirit. Go for a dream.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 7 — Relax and enjoy the scenery. Allow for spontaneous detours. Romance sparks when least expected. Follow your heart to discover new levels of fascination.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7 — Express your creative inspiration with home decoration and beautification projects. Plant a garden. Move things around and give away extra stuff. Nurture yourself.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7 — Refine a creative project. Edit, illustrate and polish the story. Don’t share unfinished work. Craft the descriptive text and social posts. Prepare well.

Solution to Wednesday’s puzzle

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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