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Friday, June 7, 2024

‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ continues successful storylines, keeps viewers on edge of seats

Hayden Alexander Staff Reporter

Review “Star Wars: The Acolyte” is a revenge story set at the end of the High Republic era.

The Jedi are at the height of their power, and the Sith are extinct — at least that’s what the Jedi believe.

A mysterious killer interrupts the peace, leaving a trail of dead Jedi in her wake. It’s up to Jedi Master Sol

(Lee Jung-jae) and his former apprentice, Osha Aniseya (Amandala Stenberg), to stop her. I was apprehensive because of Disney’s recent missteps and “Star Wars” creator George Lucas’ interview at the Cannes Film Festival. However, “The Acolyte” managed to defy my expectations with its unexpected twists and turns. This show succeeds because of its placement on the timeline. “The Acolyte” is far enough removed from the narrative to explore new ideas. Not every single scene is a callback or setup for the Skywalker saga. So far, the conflict is somewhat isolated, with the

The dynasty that never was: How OSU’s ‘82 team fortified the Cowboys’ decade of dominance

Daniel Allen Staff Reporter

In this four-part series, The O’Colly will revisit the 1981-87 Oklahoma State baseball teams, which have one of the most dominant stretches in college baseball history.

The Cowboys’ sevenconsecutive College World Series appearances mark the longest stretch in the sport’s history, but they never came away with a national championship.

From the moment Gary Ward took the reins as Oklahoma State’s head coach, he emphasized the importance of recruiting.

During his first staff meeting as the Cowboys’ skipper, he spent “probably more than half” of the time pinpointing a blueprint for OSU’s nationwide recruitment effort with pitching coach Tom Holliday. Ward didn’t want the Cowboys to thrive solely in-state. He wanted to establish a pipeline in high school baseball hotbeds throughout the country –California, Texas, Florida, etc. No borders. No regional limits. Anywhere was fair game.

“I’d tell Tom, ‘All right, you take Mississippi East; I’ll take Mississippi West,’ Ward said. “And that’s how we went about it from the moment we first held our coaching positions. We worked tirelessly. But we’d get the job done.”

Successful seasons often meant a multitude, often bevy of notable prospects entering the MLB draft. Each year, the Cowboys lost starters in large quantities. But successful recruiting efforts allowed them to reload yearly.

OSU lost more than 15 starters from its 1981 College World Series roster to the winter and regularly scheduled MLB drafts. Most notably, two-way star Darren Dilks, in addition to the other two primary starters from ’81. And the majority of the group’s primary relief options who weren’t drafted had exhausted eligibility.

After logging OSU’s first College World Series appearance under Ward the season prior, a reappearance became the expectation. That sentiment might not have been

shared universally, however, in Stillwater, it was heavily emphasized.

“That ’81 team we had kind of built it position-by-position,” Holliday said. “We had grabbed any and every arm that we could afford scholarship wise. And they got the job done that year. And we got to Omaha and we were like, ‘All right, good. Now, we’ve just gotta sustain it.’”

And in their minds, it was feasible. Despite the laundry list of college baseball pundits writing them off. Despite the bevy of voided roles and new faces on the roster.

In the olden days of college baseball, well before the era of the transfer portal and NIL, the structure of recruiting was vastly different. Junior colleges were the transfer portal before the official concept came into fruition nearly 40 years later.

So, they hoarded the recruiting trail, hoping to add enough reinforcements to complement the returning talent.

Prior to his OSU tenure, Ward had spent seven seasons as the head coach at Yavapai College in Prescott Arizona, establishing dominance, winning two junior college national championships. He had West Coast roots. And Holliday, being a Pennsylvania native, had East Coast roots.

It was the perfect balance. And the blueprint often sufficed.

“’82 was a perfect example of that,” Holliday said. Perhaps most importantly, the influx in new starters allowed returning pieces to establish themselves within the lineup.

First baseman Jim Traber embraced a veteran role heading into his junior season in 1982. Robbie Wine, who had been recruited as a shortstop, eased into OSU’s starting catcher role. Other names such as outfielder Benji de la Rosa and Mickey – who had transitioned into an outfield role the season prior – were expected to make drastic jumps.

The pitching, however, was perceived to be the Cowboys’ primary blemish.

“I could see once we got to the fall, we had a handful of talented arms, but we didn’t have any guys with real (in-game experience),” Ward said. “Most of them were unproven by that time.”

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potential to affect the galaxy at large.

The small-scale story of a young woman, Mae Aniseya, Osha’s twin sister, enacting her vendetta and coverup of a horrendous crime on the part of the Jedi gives the story direction and purpose. There is also a great deal of intrigue surrounding the events that led to this killing spree. When Mae and Osha were children, four Jedi were involved in a fire that decimated the sisters’ family. Both believed the other was dead. Mae believes the Jedi killed her family, and Osha thinks that the Jedi saved her from the fire.

The actual events of that night are still unknown, but the telling looks from Sol and Jedi Master Torbin’s suicide after Mae offers him poison. Master Torbin is one of the four Jedi that Mae is after in the series. Mae is an interesting character, but her mission and master are far more interesting. Theories and timelines suggest that her master could be a young Darth Plagueis, but he could also be another Sith. His mission for Mae is to murder a Jedi without drawing her weapon, which is an odd request, but his reasoning is unknown.

This summer, the aesthetic is health and wellness

Kennedy Thomason Editor-in-Chief

When you find yourself scrolling upon your 15th “it girl” content creator, things can get old.

Although there are a lot of destructive fast fashion and harmful stereotypes that are portrayed, there are positive pieces of content to master a trendy, but classic, aesthetic.

Instead of investing in material items this summer, embrace an era of health and wellness.

Pickleball is on the rise in popularity, with courts popping up all over towns. Stillwater has indoor and outdoor courts, and Oklahoma City has plenty of courts to offer, including a business based around the sport, Chicken N Pickle.

Hot girl walks are in, even if it’s a casual stroll around the block. Get your steps in before or after work to avoid the Oklahoma heat.

For the girls or guys who prefer the gym, now is a great opportunity to take advantage of the little bit of

extra time you have to workout. Get a podcast or your favorite playlist going, and enjoy your workout.

Exercise isn’t the only way to channel a health and wellness aesthetic.

Taking time to relax, destress and be mindful are all pieces of keeping your summer balanced. Make a list of books to read or places you can visit on the weekends. For students with jobs or internships, finding ways to unplug and enjoy your parts of summer is important. You can create a summer bucket list to balance your personal wellness with professional goals.

Including bright, vibrant summer foods can also be a good way to bring good vibes in. Grab some cherries, peaches, peppers or a fresh head of lettuce at your grocery story or local farmers market.

Pick foods that will pop on your plate and make your diet more colorful than in other seasons.

This summer, make time to do things for yourself and enjoy the activities that come with warmer weather.

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“Star Wars: The Acolyte” stars Amandla Stenberg, left, and Lee Jung-jae with creator/director Leslye Headland on the set of the Disney+ series.

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‘Bridgerton’ trailer teases passionate romance, twisting storylines in part 2

Hayden Alexander Staff Reporter

Dearest gentle reader, we last witnessed a moment between Miss Penelope Featherington and Mr. Colin Bridgerton when they finally admitted their love for one another. The two shared a rather long moment, and Colin declared his intentions to marry Penelope.

Netflix dropped a twominute trailer ahead of the second part of season 3 of “Bridgerton,” giving fans a glimpse into the tumultuous final episodes.

Amidst the drama and gossip, Colin and Penelope’s engagement announcement stirs a mix of reactions. While some are thrilled, others maintain a cautious stance. The plot thickens as Eloise Bridgerton threatens to reveal Penelope’s secret identity as Lady Whistledown. Her intentions are not misguided. Eloise feels betrayed by Penelope, not realizing that her former friend’s actions in season 2 saved her from ruin. She does not want to hurt Penelope but wants to protect her brother, an admirable endeavor.

Although, Eloise’s intentions could be from a place of jealousy, because Penelope has achieved everything Eloise failed to. Eloise’s character deserves more to do in these final episodes.

The trailer shows Eloise giving multiple chances for Penelope to come clean, offering her friend the opportunity to control the truth rather than let it run rampant.

Colin will undoubtedly discover Lady Whistle Down’s identity; the big question is who will tell him.

Penelope finds herself in a whirlwind of emotions. On one hand, she’s on the verge of securing the match of her dreams with Colin. On the other, she’s grappling with the potential loss of her independence that comes with marriage.

In a poignant moment, she confides in Eloise, declaring that ‘Whistle Down is Power.’ Her seemingly trivial gossip column is her lifeline to freedom, symbolizing her independence that she’s not ready to relinquish.

The drama is in the clothing. “Bridgerton” is known for its extravagant costumes and glow-ups, but there is something special about the costumes in this trailer. The color pallet is one of deep, rich colors and muted tones. Several scenes are lit by candlelight, casting an air of darkness and secrecy.

The color, lighting choices, and intense music create an air of claustrophobia as everyone closes in on

Penelope’s secret. The trailer is not subtle, depicting the clock striking midnight motif in a very Cinderella fashion, signaling our young lady’s time is up.

The trailer leaves no room for other storylines. Colin and Penelope are the main focus, but several storylines remain unfinished. Francesca, Benedict and Violet fall into romantic subplots, and Cressida lacks prospects.

In theory, the three Bridgertons may be able to find love in part two of season 3, but Cressida needs movement

in her storyline.

Despite the ensuing chaos, the trailer shows a few moments of pure romantic bliss between Penelope and Colin and a few classic comedic Bridgerton family conversations.

The queen will undoubtedly be furious as Penelope and Colin upstage her diamond of the season, Francesca. Her antics could prove interesting.

Here is what we know: Penelope’s secret will get out, but she still can control who finds out, but she needs to

make her move quickly. Colin is a love-struck idiot. Eloise is torn between protecting her friend and brother, and Kate and Anthony are back for a few scenes.

Penelope’s secret can shake things up. Lady Whistle Down affects everyone on the show. It all depends on how many people find out. Colin will accept it, or it will drive a wedge between them, leading to further drama. I do not think Bridgerton will break the mold and let the drama bleed into the rest of the season, but they might.

They will at least set up Violet’s love story and set Benedict on the path for his. As far as Francesca is concerned, I really can not tell. Her character feels extremely new because of her lack of appearances in the show. The novels offer some clues, but I do not want to spoil anything. The stage is set, and the drama is abounding. In “Bridgerton” season 3 part 2, only time will tell if our two star-crossed lovers will survive the truth. How funny would it be if they left the season on a cliffhanger?

OUR EYES ARE ON CHRIST!

“ As the eyes of slaves look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a maid look to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes look to the LORD our God, till he show us his mercy.” (Ps.123:2 NIV)

“My heart is not proud, O LORD, my eyes are not haughty...But I have stilled and quieted my soul; like a weaned child with its mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me.” (Ps.131:1,2 NIV)

“ I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit...he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.

He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear (stand in awe) and put their trust in the LORD.” (Ps.40:1-3 NIV)

“But they that wait upon the LORD shall

renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” (Is.40:31 KJV)

There is something definite and real about waiting on the Lord. I remember years ago when I sensed the Lord speak to me. “Make yourself available!” I thought I was! I was reading my Bible some and going to church regularly. As I considered this challenge from Lord, I felt I should spend some quiet time daily with the Lord. With my busy days,I decided to spend a hour (5 to 6 a.m.) each day. That decision brought about important changes in my life and service to God. I was learning to wait on the Lord. What a loving and faithful God we have to help us find his best for our lives. It pays off to have a definite, daily time with your Bible and Jesus

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From left to right: Ruth Gemmell as Lady Violet Bridgerton and Hannah Dodd as Francesca Bridgerton in “Bridgerton” are side characters to the budding romance between Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton.

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Osha is equally as interesting as her sister. In the same vein as Anakin, she started her training at age eight but left the order, mirroring Ahsoka’s exit from the order. Her connection to the force is there but not easily accessible.

In a couple of scenes, Osha reminds me of a young Luke Skywalker as she tries to use force but fails and experiences a vision like Luke’s on Dagobah. Moments like these create that “Star Wars” feeling from the original six films.

New “Star Wars” content continues to expose the misgivings of the Jedi, and this show continues the trend but depicts the force in a way that feels true

to the original six films.

In the new age of “Star Wars,” too many characters possess the force, and it’s annoying. The force is supposed to feel magical, mystical and unattainable, except to a key few. It’s not something that can be mastered overnight.

“The Acolyte” gets this. The Jedi are powerful in the force, but Osha, having fallen from it, struggles to use it.

Currently, the Jedi operate without checks and balances on their power. They believe they provide peace to the Galaxy, but not everyone agrees. This series offers a deeper look into the Jedi’s hubris and ultimate downfall.

Other characters in the show are great. Yord Fandar (Charlie Barnett) is a Jedi Knight aiming for perfection and stumbling. Jecki Lon (Dafne Keen) is Sol’s new padawan and my favorite character; she is sassy and intelligent. The droid of the hour is Pip, a hand-held repair droid stealing hearts everywhere.

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The fighting in “The Acolyte” is flawless. The older Jedi employ the use of hand-to-hand combat before drawing lightsabers. It shows the once-defensive style of the Jedi before it descended into the offensive. The change is noticeable as younger Jedi like Yord, who draws his saber immediately at any sign of conflict.

The show’s design is also perfect. The set designers, costume department, and cosmetics team are killing it. The show gives off a retro space-age vibe with clean, vibrant colors, similar to the vintage idealized view of space in the 1950s.

So far, there are no glaring issues with the show. Some lines are a little cheesy, but they are an excellent addition to the “Star Wars” pantheon.

The first two episodes of the eight-episode series are off to a good start. Time will tell if “The Acolyte” can keep the moments and keep fans enthralled.

Lee Jung-jae as Jedi Master Sol in “Star Wars: The Acolyte.”

commenced. The Cowboys went 3-0, outscoring Missouri and Oklahoma 31-17 to clinch a conference tournament championship.

“That year was the hardest I’d ever seen Tom (Holliday) work with that (pitching) group,” Ward said. “You could just see the development from each of those guys. They were night and day what they were at the beginning of the year.

Right-hander Kurt Leiter displayed signs of finding hiss coveted knockout slider. Andy Pavlovic, a right-handed pitching transfer from Yavapai College, was a true “finesse arm” whom Ward saw immense upside in. Right-hander John Farrell, who hadn’t exceeded 20 innings pitched in 1981, was slotted into a starting role.

So, the game plan was simple – outscore the opponent. The pitching staff was a work-in-progress over the season’s course. The offense, however, given the surplus of offensive firepower on the roster, was OSU’s strong suit.

Ward and Co. utilized it.

OSU’s offense guided it to a 48-14 regular season record and a 19-5 mark in Big 8 play, good enough for a first-place finish in the conference standings. By then, the pitching staff had showcased its depth. The primary starters – Leiter, Pavlovic and Farrell – had gradually displayed progression throughput the season, and showed flashes of potential.

Both units gelled once the Big 8 Tournament

“Our offense was really good. But at times, those guys pitched us through some games.”

Regional play was a breeze.

OSU hosted a regional, making easy work of its competition while outscoring its opponents 28-15 through three games.

And just like that, the Cowboys were back in Omaha. But for long.

The pitching talent discrepancy between Ward’s Cowboys and the latter seven College World Series teams was apparent.

Each opponent had its share of star power on the mound. Texas with Roger Clemens. Wichita State with Don Heinkel.

OSU had talented pitchers. None, however, were established stars, and it showed from the Cowboys’ opening game in Omaha.

“We got through a regional because of our pitching depth; they got us through a Big 8 Tournament because of that depth,” Ward said. “But when we got to Omaha, when we got to the College World Series, we looked up and said, ‘Wow, there’s other clubs here that are pretty dominant and have domi-

nant people. They’re with future professional pitchers and are flat out dominant on the mound.”

The Cowboys went 1-2 in the 1982 College World Series, ending their season on a 13-2 loss to eventual runner-up, Wichita State.

However, despite a fifth-place finish, there was silver lining within the moment.

In February, Ward’s group wasn’t supposed to be there. Too young. Not talented enough. Possibly even a one-hit wonder.

Wrong.

OSU’s 1982 team not only disproved such preseason criticism, but further cemented the program’s national prominence. And it drew a colorful claim from Ward’s colleague.

“That ’82 team was coach Ward’s best coaching job during that run in the 80s,” Holliday said. “I thought that was the best coaching effort Ward and I had during that time.”

The Cowboys had established consistency within college baseball. Now, given the multitude of key prospects slated to return in 1983, OSU was set for the future.

“We knew, once we had gotten to the College World Series in ’82, that we had achieved at an extraordinary high level,” Ward said. “But we also knew once we came out of ‘82 that we had laid the pound work for yet another successful recruiting class, which we got, and just an outstanding club from that point forward.”

Photo courtesy Tulsa World Archive, graphic courtesy Hayes Fawcett

baseball beat writer Daniel Allen examines how the 1982 Cowboy squad set the tone for its dominance.

Honoring Harjo’s life and legacy in must-see exhibition at OSU Museum of Art

pieces of Harjo’s work, Berry was tasked with showcasing a lifetime of artistic production.

The Oklahoma State University Museum of Art is honored to present “benjamin harjo JR.: from here to there,” on view June 11 through Sept. 7, 2024. This exhibition offers a rare opportunity to explore a solo presentation of artwork by OSU alumnus Benjamin Harjo Jr. (Absentee Shawnee/Seminole, 1945–2023).

A renowned visual artist, Harjo is a beloved household name for many in Oklahoma and beyond. Many knew him for his artistic ways and were charmed by his humor and generosity.

“We know from story after story that he was a mentor and very generous with his time. He gave back to his community, Native and non-Native alike,” said Vicky Berry, curator and director emerita.

Born in New Mexico, Harjo and his family moved to Oklahoma in 1945. Harjo quickly discovered his lifelong artistic passion in comic strips and animation. He found his love for printmaking at the recently opened Institute of American Indian Art in Santa Fe, founded in 1962. Later, Harjo returned to Oklahoma and enrolled at OSU just before being drafted into the U.S. Army in 1969. After serving, he returned to OSU, earned his BFA in 1974, and began his career as an artist and mentor.

Working primarily with gouache, pen and ink, and a variety of printmaking methods, Harjo also ventured into sculpture, jewelry, and other threedimensional forms. He relied on color and line to create art that spoke to the continuum of his cultures and creativity at large.

“His ability to layer symbols and deeper cultural meaning with playfulness is very compelling,” Berry said.

Selecting from over 400

“He has carried on multiple themes throughout his career. Finding a difference from his early artwork to the last is very challenging,” Berry said.

Many artists’ careers are marked with stylistic periods relating to their own artistic development. With Harjo’s work, viewers are offered a “freshness” with his color and pattern work. There is a complexity underlying the simplicity that intrigues and offers a visual reward upon repeated study of his work.

In partnership with the First Americans Museum and heather ahtone, director of curatorial affairs, a monograph will be published honoring Harjo’s life and legacy. Featuring over 120 of Harjo’s artworks alongside essays and poems, “A Constellation of Color: the artwork of Benjamin Harjo, Jr.” will be available for purchase at the closing reception on Sept. 6.

“The choice of contributors was very strategic and selected with an appropriate lens to honor his accomplishments,” Berry said. “As a university museum, we support scholarship that can inform us all about Harjo’s impact as an artist and a member of the Indigenous community. We hope our efforts will encourage others to support exhibitions and publish more on Benjamin Harjo Jr. There is much more to discover and discuss.”

The museum will host a closing reception for “benjamin harjo JR.: from here to there” from 5 – 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6. The show is on view from June 11 through Sept. 7, 2024, and features approximately 86 original works spanning the length of his career.

For more on the exhibition, visit the website. Support for this exhibition has been provided by Jeanene and Ron Hulsey.

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Benjamin Harjo Jr. looks on at the reception for OSU Museum of Art’s 2018 exhibition “Benjamin Harjo Jr.: We are a Landscape of all We

Weston Wertzberger Staff Reporter

In a winner-take-all game on Monday, No. 11 Oklahoma State and Florida battled one last time for a chance to advance to the super regionals. The Cowboys couldn’t respond to anything in the final few innings, and their chance of winning shrunk to zero. Florida again took another win in Stillwater, 4-2, eliminating Oklahoma State from the NCAA Tournament and ending their season.

Here are three takeaways from the game: Offense can’t make adjustments

Oklahoma State (42-19) couldn’t

rebalance its offense on Monday following the previous day’s loss to Florida (31-28).

In Sunday’s game against Florida, only Nolan Schubart was consistent in the batter’s box. That was different in the regional final, as the entire lineup swung one or no hits and only combined for five with two runs.

While the Cowboys did score twice in the fourth and fifth to keep themselves alive in a close game against the Gators, Oklahoma State couldn’t find a single hit in the last four innings, leaving them no chance for a comeback.

The OSU offense got cold at the wrong time, costing the Cowboys their season and preventing them from reaching the Super Regionals.

Pitching staff can’t catch a break

Multiple pitchers had trouble

against the Gators, starting with Tommy Molsky, who was starting his second game of the year. In the bottom of the third, following a hit-by-pitch and a double, right fielder Ashton Wilson singled to right field, bringing in two runs and throwing another hitby-pitch right after.

When Evan O’Toole came in to start the fourth, he allowed a single, followed by a strikeout and a stolen base. Then, center fielder Michael Robertson singled to left field for a run to keep Florida ahead by two.

As Robert Cranz became the final reliever for the Cowboys, he allowed a solo home run on the first at-bat in the sixth by left-fielder Tyler Shelnut to push Florida back ahead by two.

The pitching staff allowed eight hits for four runs while striking out six in eight innings.

Cowboys can’t get past regionals again

After Saturday’s 7-1 win over Florida, Oklahoma State was getting hot again and was on the brink of breaking a five-year drought by going to the Super Regionals. Instead, two losses in the regional final will keep that drought going.

Oklahoma State has been eliminated as regional hosts for the last three seasons, becoming the fifth team in NCAA Tournament history to be on this list. It joins 1983-85 Florida State, 1987-89 Mississippi State, 2009-11 Georgia Tech, and 2016-18 Clemson. The Cowboys finish the season with an overall record of 42-19 and as Big 12 Tournament Champions, but once again fail to reach out of regionals.

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OSU softball adds Bergeron to its staff sports

Ashton Slaughter Sports Editor

Oklahoma State softball has added to its staff.

On Wednesday morning, it was announced that Greg Bergeron, who has 21 years of Division I coaching experience, was hired to the Cowgirls’ staff.

“I’m excited, and this is like a dream come true,” Bergeron said, per release. “What Kenny (Gajewski)

has been able to do from the start till now is awesome. I’m excited to hit the ground running and get to work.”

Bergeron comes from Cal State Northridge, where he served as the recruiting coordinator, infield and hitting coach from 2021-24. Before then, Bergeron coached baseball for 25 years, stopping at UC Irvine, Cal State Fullerton, Tennessee and Long Beach State, among others. But now he’s joining his second softball program.

Bergeron’s connection with OSU’s head coach, Kenny Gajewski, can’t be understated. The two were baseball teammates at Cerritos College,

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a community college in California. In college, Gajewski, who played a lone season at Cerritos in 1990, used to hit baseballs at Bergeron during practice for fielding drills, and Bergeron often complained that he hit grounders too hard.

But now, more than three decades later, they’re on the same staff. Bergeron’s role has yet to be announced, but it can be assumed that he will at least work with the infield, considering the other assistants are Vanessa Shippy-Fletcher (hitting coach) and Carrie Eberle (pitching coach).

“Greg brings stability, ethical

ways and wisdom — something that, with a young staff, will be good for all of us,” Gajewski said, per release. “He’s coached a lot of games and is aware of attention to detail, which I always need help with. He will make this staff the best it has ever been, and we’re excited to add him.”

The Cowgirls’ season ended on May 31 in an elimination game loss to Stanford. After reaching their fifth straight Women’s College World Series, their time in OKC was limited to just two games.

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Kenny Gajewski played college baseball with Greg Bergeron, who’s now on OSU’s staff.

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Cowboy Calendar

Friday, June 7

Coldbrew live @ 7 p.m.

Location: Stonecloud Brewing Company

https://stonecloudbrewing.com/ Grillin’ & Chillin’ @ 1 - 3 p.m.

Location: Em Curators of Craft

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Karaoke Fridays @ 9 p.m.

Location: The Midnight Bar

Gus Barns Live @ 7 - 9 p.m.

Location: EM Curators of Craft

Admission: $5

https://curatorsofcraft.co/pages/on-stage Game Night @ 5 - 7 p.m.

Location: The Hub w/ BluePeak https://mybluepeak.com/

Jacie Hoyt Cowgirls Basketball Camp: Team CampCoach Registration @ 12 - 8 p.m.

Location: Gallagher-Iba Arena

Admission: $500 registration fee

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Larry Newsom Live & Comedy First Friday @ 6:30 p.m.

Location: Baker & Gambill’s EM

Admission: $5 Cover

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Politics & Pastries @ 9 a.m.

Location: OSU Social Science & Humanities Building https://calendar.okstate.edu/

SASA Baseball: USSSA State Tournament @ All Day

Location: Local Youth Baseball Diamonds https://www.stillwaterareasports.com/

TND Comedy Smackdown @ 9 - 11 p.m.

Location: Baker & Gambill’s

Admission: $5

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Disney’s Beauty & The Beast @ 7:30 p.m.

Location: Town & Gown Theatre

Admission: Musicals Adults: $16 Students or Military: $14 Seniors (Sun. only): $14 Plays Adults: $14

Students or Military: $12 Seniors (Sun. only): $12

https://www.townandgown. Saturday, June 8

College Club @ 2 - 4 p.m.

Location: OSU Museum of Art

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Saturday Jazz @ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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Daily Horoscope

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Linda Black Horoscopes

Today’s Birthday (06/07/24). Pursue passions to grow this year. Your career grows naturally with consistent practice. Adapt around social challenges next summer, before a professional blastoff this autumn. Adapting with a winter change of heart motivates springtime domestic projects to support your family. Let your own beauty shine.

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 a 7 — Make a change at home that you’ve been dreaming about. A little elbow grease generates huge results. Research, plan and organize efforts. Collaborate with family.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 7 — Share, connect and network. Creative ideas abound. Avoid gossip, rumors or lies. Focus on practical priorities. Simplify to meet your objectives. Communication wins.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 9 — Disciplined efforts pay off in gold and silver. Don’t get distracted. Stick to your plan. Prioritize basics and leave elaborations for later. Illusions abound.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 9 — Advance a dreamy possibility. Personal discipline scores a fine prize. Polish your presentation, brand and public image. Celebrate milestones, traditions and special moments.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7 — Listen to your dreams. Follow up imaginative ideas with organization, planning and coordination. Consistent steps can realize an exciting vision. Imagine the possibilities.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Coordinate efforts to advance beyond expectations. A shared dream energizes teamwork. Pull together and surge ahead. Inspire each other with a powerful vision.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is an 8 — A professional prize lies within reach. Advance disciplined plans with steady steps. Realize a career objective by providing reliable excellence. Your work is in demand.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — You can find what you seek. Keep it practical. Go for substance over symbolism. Things aren’t as they seem. Organize itineraries, plans and reservations.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — Discuss shared finances with your partner to manage for positive cash flow. Pennies saved add up over time. Fantasies get expensive. Maintain practical priorities.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 9 — Collaborate for an exciting possibility. Step by step, you can build a shared dream. Avoid distractions or procrastination. Determine and coordinate plans together.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8 — Discipline with your work, health and physical performance results in growing ease and endurance. Appearances can deceive. Maintain an inspiring goal to advance.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — Practice compassion. Keep your sense of humor while maintaining flexibility. Don’t tease someone who isn’t laughing. Prioritize fun, romance and creative projects. Relax.