The O'Colly, Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Oklahoma 4-H Lifetime Volunteer of the Year is named

them involved in different 4-H projects,” Brents said. “4-H has so much to offer, and it all relates to classroom learning in some fashion.”

Alicia Brents is an educator at heart. She saw the Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development program as an avenue to advance her students’ education. In addition to teaching in the classroom, she volunteered in 1972 to become the Swink Public Schools 4-H volunteer leader. Over 50 years later, she still serves the kids of Choctaw County as the volunteer leader of the Fort Townson 4-H Club.

Her commitment to the organization was recognized at the 2023 4-H Parent/Volunteer Leader Conference at Oklahoma State University where she was named the Oklahoma 4-H Lifetime Volunteer of the Year.

Another award, which is given to a volunteer leader with at least 10 years of service, was also presented to Brents. She was recognized as the Southeast District and the Choctaw County Lifetime Volunteer of the Year.

“Being a teacher and a 4-H leader go hand-in-hand, and I was looking for ways to further my students’ education by getting

She pushed her students to participate in meat, horse, land and forestry judging in order to strengthen what they were already learning in the classroom, in addition to hands-on learning opportunities.

Brents even became a land judging coach. The various teams under her instruction learned their lessons well and have won county, district, state and national competitions over the years. “I studied and learned along with my students and club members,” she said.

“These experiences enhanced their school education and improved their public speaking skills. I enjoy getting a student who is timid or shy and seeing them excel at these contests.”

In addition,

Brents loves giving opportunities for her club members to travel.

Competing in a judging contest doesn’t just end at the contest itself.

She makes the process into an adventure and a time for students to discover new things.

When traveling, her group stops and learns about different points of interest along their journey.

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Q&A: Dan Bailey went from NFL kicker to pilot

Sport Editor

When talking about OSU’s best all-time kickers, it’s hard to leave out Dan Bailey.

Bailey won the 2010 Lou Groza Award, which is given annually to college football’s best placekicker, when he made 27 of 31 field goals and 68 of 70 extra points. He sits fourth at OSU in

field goals made (57), sixth in field goal percentage (79.2%), second in points (370), and he made 199 of 201 career extra points. His NFL career (2011-2020) was even better. He played seven seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, then three more with the Minnesota Vikings. His 85.862% career field goal percentage sits 14th in NFL history. The O’Colly caught up with Bailey recently and talked about his time at OSU, his professional career and what he’s up to now.

Q: “What are you up to nowadays?”

Bailey: “I’m living down

outside of Fort Worth, and I’m doing a little bit of real estate and then working to build my hours so I can start flying for a living.”

Q: “How’d you get into piloting?”

Bailey: “I’ve always been around it. My grandfather worked for General Dynamics, which is Lockheed now and they’re in Fort Worth. I’ve just always had an interest, and then I got my license when I was playing in Dallas. Just being in being in the community, I’ve got some buddies that fly for a living, and I just want to try it out.”

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to share what I’ve learned’: Kelly Ogle joins SMSC

Luisa Clausen Editor in Chief

Kelly Ogle will be joining the School of Media and Strategic Communications faculty this fall.

The former KWTV anchor and OSU alumnus has been in broadcasting for 40 years, and will now take on a new role, preparing future journalists interested in broadcasting for their future careers.

“I am eager to share what I’ve learned over the last 40 years in broadcasting,” Ogle said. “I want students to finish my class having learned the techniques and mindset to become top-notch news anchors and reporters.”

Ogle spent 32 years with KWTV in Oklahoma City where he anchored award-winning coverage of the Oklahoma City bombing and trial of Timothy McVeigh. He won Emmy awards for his coverage of the 2013

Moore tornado and “My 2 Cents” commentaries.

Ogle said OSU gave a lot to his family and that he is honored to be in a position to give back to his alma mater.

Ogle served as the emcee for the Homecoming Sea of Orange Parade and Varsity Revue show and that is where he started to feel comfortable behind the microphone.

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‘I am eager

Mallory Pool

Staff Reporter

Braden Bush

Big 12 team previews: West Virginia dependent on experienced offensive line, rushing attack

“Definitely do not agree with that.”

Braden Bush Sport Editor

Over the next few weeks, The O’Colly sports staff will release its Big 12 preseason rankings in the form of team previews. First are the West Virginia Mountaineers, which our writers picked to finish 14th.

Neal Brown didn’t mince words when talking about the outside opinion of his Mountaineer football team.

West Virginia, who went 5-7 in 2022, was picked to finish last in the Big 12 in the preseason media poll. And Brown, WVU’s coach, doesn’t like it.

“Upset about the media poll,” said Brown, in his opening statement at Big 12 Media Days without being asked about the poll.

On a positive note for the Mountaineers, their season is up to them. West Virginia’s biggest strength comes at offensive line, where it returns 132 starts, including four former freshmen AllAmericans and two-time AllAmerican Zach Frazier.

“We’re getting so close within that O-line room that we can talk to each other how we want,” said Doug Nester, WVU’s starting right tackle. “We’re literally just like a bunch of brothers.”

The group is so experienced that they’re comfortable calling each other out and holding each other accountable if they see someone doing a wrong technique or missing an assignment. And just like Brown, the offensive line has seen the Big 12 projections, and they don’t want to prove it right.

“We’re hearing it a lot,” Nester said. “From strength coaches to coaches alike, using

it as motivation right now during our workouts. It’s a pretty good thing to do.”

With a stout offensive line, the running game becomes a natural fit for the Mountaineers. West Virginia returns running back CJ Donaldson, who was the second-leading rusher on the team last year with more than 500 rushing yards and a teamhigh eight rushing touchdowns. He averaged 6 yards a rush on 87 carries.

But Brown also wants to put more emphasis on the deep threat. Garrett Greene is set to take over at quarterback this season after finishing the final three games of last season in place of JT Daniels. Greene led the Mountaineers to victories against both Oklahoma schools, but he combined for only 186 passing yards in the two games, along with a 55% completion rate. His run threat it dangerous, though. Greene nearly rushed for more yards (166) in games against OSU and OU than he threw for.

The Mountaineers

lost much of their receiving, though. Greene’s top returning receiver is Cortez Brahm, who had 147 receiving yards in 2022. Sixth-year senior Devin Carter, an NC State transfer, brings a little more depth to receiver. On defense, the Mountaineers struggled last year to force turnovers and prevent big plays. They intercepted only four passes all season – last in the conference – and were seventh with just 26 sacks.

“That’s something I really have to work on this season,” said defensive end Sean Martin. “We have to get back there (and get more sacks) this season. We have to.”

As far as big plays, WVU was last in pass defense in the conference, allowing 8.2 yards a completion, and it ranked last in defensive efficiency. With the loss of defensive tackle Dante Stills, who led the team in sacks (4.5) and forced fumbles (2), Martin and others on the defense must step up. Junior safety Aubrey

Burks said they’ve simplified the defense and increased communication to play faster on defense.

“You’re going to give up some (big plays), especially in the league that we play in, but we have to limit those explosive plays, and then we’ve got to be able to create takeaways,” Burks said. “The explosive plays and the lack of takeaways last year were the biggest negative effect on us defensively.”

The Mountaineers haven’t won more than six games since 2018. Each season since has been with Brown at the helm. Still, Brown said this team is improved, and he isn’t buying that his team will finish last.

“Looking forward to proving everybody wrong on that front,” Brown said. “We won’t finish there.”

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Chase Davis

West Virginia quarterback Garrett Greene provides a rushing threat, which fits well with the Mountaineers’ experienced offensive line.

OSU football position preview: A look at the special teams unit

Ashton Slaughter Staff Reporter

The OSU special teams unit has an intrusive blend of both new and familiar faces.

With Tanner Brown and Tom Hutton departing, the phrase “out with the old, in with the new” rings true (and no, not just because Hutton turned 33 this March).

Brown had a solid career

as a collegiate placekicker, joining the Cowboys his senior season as a walk-on and becoming a semifinalist for the Lou Groza Collegiate PlaceKicker Award his super-senior season. Now, Brown is with the Los Angeles Rams and looks to be the starting kicker for the franchise that recently won the Super Bowl in 2022.

Since Brown’s in the big leagues, Alex Hale is expected to be OSU’s starting placekicker. Hale, a redshirt senior, should ring a bell for Cowboys fans since he was a Lou Groza semifinalist himself in 2020 before tearing his ACL before Bedlam in pregame warmups. After his injury, Hale saw action in the last two

seasons but lost the starting role to Brown.

Hale’s experience is a plus, but he’ll need to remain consistent for the Cowboys to make a considerable impact. Luckily for him, though, it’s his job to lose. His only competitor seems to be Logan Ward, the redshirt sophomore who stepped in as punter for OSU following Hutton’s season-ending injury last season.

Although Ward played well, totaling 45 yards per punt, the Cowboys beefed up the punter position on the roster following Hutton’s departure. These additions include Hudson Kaak, a freshman from ProKick

Australia who was the No. 3 punter in the class of 2023, and Wes Pahl, a walk-on transfer from Western Kentucky.

Another former Cowboy gone pro is Matt Hembrough, who’s now with the Arizona Cardinals after an AllAmerican-winning career at long snapper. Now, Zeke Zarazoga, a redshirt senior who served as Hembrough’s backup the last three seasons, will be starting for OSU.

Finally, the returners. Brennan Presley and Jaden Nixon will continue to hold down the fort in the return game. Presley averages 26.9 yards per return on his career, and Nixon averages 26.7 on his career, so if a ball is kicked to

them in the endzone, they’re more than likely going to get more yards taking it out rather than letting the kick be a touchback.

The loss of wide receiver John Paul Richardson to TCU opens up a spot for a backup returner; it’ll be interesting to see who fills that role. Other than that, it’ll be the explosive, twitchy duo of Presley and Nixon returning kicks and punts.

Overall, the unit is a mixed bag: consistency, inconsistency, fresh faces, familiar faces, newcomers, and departures.

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Carson Toulouse

Brennan Presley is one of the no-doubt starters in the OSU special teams unit, as he’ll be holding down his position as a returner.

Q: “What made you get into kicking field goals?”

Bailey: “That’s a good question. I mean, mainly soccer. So honestly, it seems to be a common thing for most guys that kick for a long time. I mean, it was literally a thing of like, I’m in eighth grade, I’m playing soccer, my buddies are playing football – it’s like a peer pressure thing. I started playing football and we needed somebody to just kick off and start the game, and it just went from there.”

Q: “What was it like to reach the pro level and sustain it for as long as you did?”

Bailey: “Looking back on it now, not in a million years would I have thought I would have taken that trajectory. I mean, even coming here to Stillwater, I felt like I was good enough to play Division I; I felt like I could be successful. But to have a 10-year career post-college was just not really something that was on the front of my brain when I first got here. It’s a testament to the university too, because Mike was here, great coaching staff, great strength staff. Everybody: the fans, the community, it all plays a part, for sure.”

Q: “Is there as much

pressure in a last-second field goal as there would seem to be?”

Bailey: “You definitely feel the pressure, but I wouldn’t say you’re anxious. There’s no anxiety other than you just want to get out there and do it. You’re confident, you’ve been there before, you trained for that. And then the more you’re exposed to it, the more comfortable you do get in those situations as long as you’re having success.

So, I don’t know, I liked it. That’s one of the things I miss – those close games you watch on TV, and you know exactly what’s going through those kids’ heads. You definitely understand the situation, but it’s just one of those things that you’ve trained

for, and hopefully you thrive in those scenarios.”

Q: “NFL or college, do you have a field goal that stick out most?”

Bailey: “I would have to say when we played a Thursday night game against Texas A&M. It was kind of early in the year, and I think we were both ranked decently. I had a game winner at the end of regulation. So that probably sticks out from college. As far as the NFL, it’s hard to really pick one for that. I mean, there was a lot of close games really throughout my whole career.”

Bailey’s 41-yard field goal against Texas A&M with no time on the clock gave the Cowboys a 38-35 walk-off win in Stillwater.

Q: “What was it like to

rejoin with OSU teammate Dez Bryant with the Dallas Cowboys?”

Bailey: “It was awesome. I mean, Dez, just raw talent, is probably one of the most talented players I’ve ever been around, and it was fun to see him as a freshman and then (progress) however many years he played (in the NFL). Just a fun guy to be around.

I’ve always said this about Dez: It doesn’t matter what game you’re playing, like, I’m picking him first. It could be throwing horseshoes or playing washers or whatever, but I’m picking Dez first because you know he’s gonna give you everything has.”

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Dan Bailey won the Lou Groza Award as the nation’s best kicker in 2010, and he sits in the top 15 in field goal percentage in NFL history.

Oklahoma 4-H Volunteer Leader of the Year named

Christina Collins was named the Oklahoma 4-H Volunteer of the Year during the 4-H Parent/Volunteer Leader Conference at Oklahoma State University in June.

Collings was recognized for her leadership skills and dedication to the 4-H program. She was also recognized as the Southeast District and the Pottawatomie County 4-H Volunteer of the Year.

Collins was a member of 4-H herself, and she continued her passion for the program through volunteering. Her 4-H legacy lives on in her children, both involved members of the program.

“I joined 4-H when I was 9 years old and spent 10

years doing all sorts of things in 4-H,” Collins said. “I was interested in sewing, fashions and fabrics, citizenship and leadership. I went on trips to Denver, Nashville and Washington, D.C. When I had kids, it was automatic that they’d be involved in 4-H, too.”

When Collins enrolled her 9-year-old daughter, Emma, in the Dale 4-H Club in Pottawatomie County, Collins decided to sign up as a volunteer. She enrolled her son, Andrew, soon after.

Collins has been involved with Pottawatomie County 4-H events for eight years and after her daughter’s leader stepped down, Collins became a certified volunteer. Her husband, Brad, serves as coleader of the club as well.

“I use the skills I learned in 4-H in both my personal and professional life. It’s a lot of

work to juggle family, career and all of our other activities, but it’s worth it,” Collins said. “I know what 4-H does for club members, and I want to stay involved and make these opportunities available to youth.”

Collins emphasizes to club members and nonclub members that 4-H is for everyone. 4-H is not the stereotype people believe it is, it offers so much more.

“No matter what a child’s interests are, there’s a way to plug that into a 4-H project,” she said. “4-H is so much more than showing animals. 4-H offers public speaking, STEM, citizenship and so much more. It truly is a youth organization that teaches kids how to be good citizens and leave the world a better place.”

Dale 4-H Club member Morely Griffith said Collins is an excellent and inspiring

leader who meets the needs of her club members.

“She’s consistently inspiring the youth of our community and innovating youth development practices to reach more kids,” Griffith said. “She is a shining example of a volunteer who knows how to guide kids with positive direction and a loving spirit.”

Collins shared that one of her greatest success stories was a club member who was involved, but shy.

“Last year he decided to apply for 4-H camp counselor, so I took him to camp counselor training,” she said. “It has been so fun to see him become so active and involved and truly come out of his shell. I love having a front-row seat and watching these club members grow.”

Kacie Jasper, Pottawatomie County 4-H educator, said Collins does

a great job of leading 4-H activities and club members.

“Christina has been instrumental in helping Pottawatomie County 4-H develop programs and initiatives to better serve our community,” Jasper said. “She has a unique ability to connect with youth and their families to create a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment. Her passion is contagious, and she has inspired many youth to reach their full potential.”

For Collins, serving her community is a large task, but every club member she makes an impact on makes her time worthwhile.

“I don’t do this for recognition, but if I stop and think about it, it helps me realize I’m making a difference – and that feels good,” Collins said. news.ed@ocolly.com

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Christina Collins, left, was recognized as the Southeast District and the Pottawatomie County 4-H Volunteer of the Year.

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“Some of my kids don’t get to travel a lot, so this is a chance for them to broaden their horizons,” Brents said.

Lucile Morehouse said she has learned a great deal under Brents’ instruction.

“Mrs. Brents has taught me about compass and pacing, forest evaluation, tree identification, insects and diseases,” Morehouse said. “Last year, I placed first high individual in the junior division forestry judging contest and I owe all of that to Mrs. Brents. I know that each year with her I’ll learn more and more. She makes it fun and exciting.”

Marty Montague, OSU

Extension 4-H educator in Choctaw County, said Brents has taught hundreds of students how to apply the knowledge she’s teaching them, not just for themselves but while working together on a team.

“Her 4-H members have won thousands of dollars in scholarships because of the work and effort

this fine lady put in to make sure they were successful,” he said.

“To say Alicia Brents has been a mother to many of her 4-H’ers is an understatement. She has been more than that–sometimes being their father, banker, counselor and always their cheerleader. She’d go toe-totoe with a grizzly bear to protect or defend a 4-H’er, no matter where they were from.”

Montague, who has been with OSU Extension for 34 years, said he often finds himself reflecting on his service and wonders if he could’ve done more.

“I can’t say that about Alicia Brents’ career as a 4-H adult volunteer,” he said. “She never wavers or tires of trying to help her 4-H members.”

Brents said she doesn’t plan on stepping away from 4-H anytime soon.

“These 4-H’ers are my extended kids, just like my former students,” she said. “Some of them call me Gran Gran like my grandkids do, and others call me on Mother’s Day. I’m working on my third generation of 4-H’ers. I’ll be around for a while.”

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Ogle will be working with OSU’s student newscast The Daily O, where he will teach students best practices to train their voices and to communicate their message to audiences better visually, Jared Johnson, associate professor and interim head of SMSC said Ogle was born to be a journalist and in front of the camera and that he has the ability to connect with viewers and communicate all kinds of stories with credibility.

“Everyone who has spent any time in Oklahoma knows who he is,” Johnson said.

The department’s faculty hope Ogle’s addition will help students advance their skills and develop industry connections to launch their careers.

Johnson said the school is excited to have Ogle working with the students and he is confident students will be more prepared to enter the field after learning from him, “Between his experience and his ability to help students network, he will be an asset to students and faculty at OSU,” Johnson said. news.ed@ocolly.com

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Kelly Ogle spent 32 years with KWTV in Oklahoma City where he anchored award-winning coverage of the Oklahoma City bombing and trial of Timothy McVeigh.

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Alicia Brents, left, was named the Oklahoma 4-H Lifetime Volunteer of the Year.

Great value Oklahoma vacations

roommates and has been able to go on adventures around the town of Stillwater.

explore.”

The start of the 2023 fall semester is approaching quickly, it’s time to soak up as much Vitamin D as possible before classes are back in session.

Whether you prefer staying indoors or exploring Oklahoma’s beautiful landscape every chance you get, there are multiple places to visit instate for a great value price.

Going on vacations around the world during the summertime is not always ideal for financial reasons, but some native Oklahoma students at OSU have found ways to create a fun vacation instate for a cheaper price.

Meg Clowers is a junior studying secondary education, originally from Edmond. With a heavy work schedule, she described this summer as busy, but still enjoyable and fun-filled. She has been able to spend more time with her

“My most common way I have been decompressing this summer is by being in nature and trying to reconnect with my hobbies,” Clowers said.

“I think a lot of people could benefit from picking up old hobbies that might have taken a back seat during the school year.”

There are a multitude of small in-the-house hobbies often forgotten about.

Something as simple as painting, coloring, and playing cards are easy and fun ways to engage your mind and enjoy a night with friends.

Paint supplies from the local Dollar General range from $8.50 - $4.50; coloring books and cards can be found for the same price or less.

“My favorite at-home vacation is to visit local businesses and trying to find new things around town,” Clowers said. “I am super into history, so I like to try to learn more about the history of my hometown. You could easily take the whole day just to

If you have an interest in history like Clowers, there are over 50 arts, history, culture and heritage attractions across Oklahoma for reasonable prices. There is a section on the Travel Oklahoma website to view museums, state parks and numerous specific attractions regarding your specific interest, listed here. Clowers reflected on the lake being her all-time favorite vacation spot in Oklahoma, joking that you get bonus points if you or someone you know owns a boat. Getting to come home and play board games with friends after a day full of tubing and sunbathing is an experience she has cherished for some time. There are more than 200 lakes across the state to enjoy.

“Lake McMurtry and Carl Blackwell are great locations because they are so close to Stillwater, that you really don’t even need to stay anywhere,” Clowers said. “You can drive out that morning and come back that night. There are some really beautiful spots around the lake, the

convenience alone makes it my favorite spot of the summer.

Clowers also suggested Medicine Park, which is located north of Lawton.

Kelsie Wood is a junior criminal psychology major, and she describes summer as the most relaxing time for her.

She loves the warm weather and enjoys being in nature as much as possible so naturally, this Shawnee resident was able to suggest beautiful vacation spots in the state.

“There are several beautiful places in Oklahoma to get away to,” Wood said. “One of my favorites is Sulphur or Turner Falls. Turner Falls especially is beautiful with the waterfall they have. The best thing is that it is free, if you just wanna spend a day there, besides paying for your own gas and if you want to bring food to have a picnic. They also include camping areas if you want to make a quick, cheap, weekend getaway.”

While Wood always enjoys floating the river and hanging out at local bars, she has always found peace

in relaxing at home with her dog, Oscar, and being able to decompress in her own space. Having time to herself and being able to rest mentally is important for Wood, and she suggests students take time to spend downtime alone before the semester begins.

“I’ve just taken more time to myself mentally because school is draining throughout the semesters,” Wood said. “Summer is always helpful for me to regather myself and come out of it stronger and ready for the next school semester. I feel like other students could benefit by not stressing about what’s ahead, like the upcoming semester. Just live in the moment and take time for yourself to rest.”

Oklahoma has over 300 attractions to explore, find your new favorite Oklahoma landmark before summer ends. Visit Travel Oklahoma to learn more about great value getaways.

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Assistant News & Lifestyle Editor

With summer racing by, so is Mario and his friends in the latest update to “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe”.

July 12 saw the release of the latest addition to Nintendo’s smash hit “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe” in the form of downloadable content. The “Booster Course Pass” has been getting gradual updates since March of 2022, with the latest addition coming in the form of Wave five. With eight new courses for players to enjoy, here is a look at how each raceway stacks up.

8. Sunset Wilds

As a remake of a Gameboy Advance course, the track design was bound to be a bit limited to begin with. However, the course is not a bad time, but it is a very simple one. The Shy Guys digging

in the middle of the course as obstacles are a fun little visual treat, however the gimmick of the course slowly getting darker and darker, the sunset that gives the course its name, is not seen in the remake of Sunset Wilds. Fun, but not a whole lot to write home about.

7. LA Laps

“Mario Kart Tour”, the Mario Kart game made for mobile devices, has had quite a few tracks remade throughout the DLC. While they can be a nice change of pace compared to more traditional courses, many of them keep the basic theme of cities from around the world. This makes it hard for the courses to remain memorable, and LA Laps is no different. A fun time that has a handful of California themes to it, but overall, one that may not stick with players compared to other courses in the past.

6. Vancouver Velocity Another “Tour” track added in, this one adds a bit of ice physics and night aesthetics to shake up the basic formula that can be found in these types of tracks. Starting off with driving across a

suspension bridge to slipping and sliding through a hockey arena, Vancouver Velocity throws in a chilly environment to a rather warm selection of courses.

5. Moonview Highway

From “Mario Kart Wii” fame comes the fast-paced Moonview Highway. While there have been quite a few city courses throughout all the Mario Kart games, Moonview Highway was one that greatly needed the HD treatment. It finally has its time in the sun, and it worked for the better. The cars are easier to maneuver around, yet are still satisfying to avoid, and the frequent tunnels and speed pads are a thrill seekers dream. Overall, a step up from the original that came before it.

4. Athens Dash

The best “Mario Kart Tour” track based on location alone. Most courses focus on the track going horizontal, but this course flips the script, going for a vertical approach. As shells are taking aim at rival foes, the course takes aim at ancient landmarks, guiding players through ancient Greece. Racers climb

the steps of the Parthenon and zip through rustic colosseums, making for one of the more unique desert courses. While it may take a bit to get used to it, the climb of this course is a thrilling ride.

3. Daisy Cruiser

Nothing says summer like a sunny cruise ship setting sail, so it is no surprise that the “Mario Kart Double Dash!!” classic, Daisy Cruiser, was included in this wave. The course is as fun as ever, with goombas relaxing in inner tubes on the pool deck, dining hall tables churning with the movement of the ship and the timeless cannon jump out of the ship’s horn. Daisy Cruiser is just pure, summertime fun with that chaotic Mario Kart flare.

2. Koopa Cape Koopa Cape was one of the best courses to come from “Mario Kart Wii”, so it is only fitting that it would wind up as one of the best courses in wave five. Koopa Cape is essentially a drivable water slide, also known as a 12-yearold’s dream. Twist and turns with the rapid flow of the river along with the boost given

from the underwater tunnel creates a course to come back to time and time again.

1. Squeaky Clean Sprint

There’s a reason Nintendo showed off Squeaky Clean Sprint before any other course in wave five. This original course oozes charm with each turn, taking drivers through an entire bathroom setup. All sorts of Super Mario easter eggs line the walls, as well as fun little nods to how a typical bathroom is set up. Small details make this course, like the toy fish swimming in the bathtub, cassette tapes making the walls of areas of the track and soap making the floor just a bit more slippery at the end of the race. It may be hard to believe, but this course made being flushed down a drain a crazy fun experience. Overall top to bottom, Squeaky Clean Sprint squeaks out the number one spot as the best course found in wave five of the “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass”.

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Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — Talk about a personal passion with someone who gets it. Adapt around difficult conditions by gathering support and resources. Advance later, when prepared.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 6 — Enjoy peace and privacy to organize for what’s ahead. Avoid noise, chaos or stress. Organize plans and schedules. Consider spiritual or philosophical mysteries.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 7 — Collaborate around a tricky situation. Adapt with unexpected plans. Get creative. Share ideas and options to choose for practicality. Pull together for common gain.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — Find clever solutions to a practical puzzle to advance professional opportunities. Your reputation precedes you. News travels fast. Exchange views for another perspective.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — Enjoy a journey with someone interesting. Proceed with caution in unfamiliar territory or wait for better conditions. An educational exploration reveals hidden treasure.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 7 — Work with your partner for financial solutions. Hunt for opportunities for common gain. Patiently persist despite a challenge. Realize goals methodically. Stay in action.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8 — Express your heart with your partner. Romance can spark in conversation. Use your words rather than expecting another to understand. Listen to their view.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 9 — Power into a busy schedule with good food and rest. Avoid sudden movements. Stretch and then walk before you run. Note your progress.

Solution to Tuesday’s puzzle

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