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‘Like coming home to your grandma’

For Pete’s Sake’s welcoming face JR Churchill Staff Reporter

ney, a children’s minister at St. Francis Xavier. Sample grew up in Tulsa and went to Oklahoma State University, graduating in the late 60’s. The same smile has welcomed cusIn Tulsa, Sharon Sample met tomers into For Pete’s Sake for 25 years. Rodger Sample, her husband. After they In the local store, customers can married, she and her husband moved find all kinds of OSU merchandise. The to Stillwater because Rodger Sample store has seen lots of faces working there wanted to pursue an education. over the years, but Sharon Sample, or The two moved into an apartment Mrs. Sharon, decided to stick around just behind Salem Lutheran Church, through thick and thin. which cost them $110 per month. The Sample has worked at For Pete’s two-story apartment would be their Sake for 25 years. home for the foreseeable future, but that “There’s Pistol Pete and [then] did not last long. there’s Mrs. Sharon,” said Jacob FarSee Grandma on 6

Mia Ledbetter Sharon Sample not only looks after the owners of the store, but she looks after many students as well.

School choice deal struck in Texas? Abbott says yes, but House leaders say Democrats stalling Robert T. Garrett and Talia Richman The Dallas Morning News

It’s also unclear whether the escalation of partisan rhetoric – building on the House’s emotional, late-night debate last week of a bill letting local law enforcement detain migrants – endangers two border security bills, creating a new crime of illegal entry from AUSTIN — With an assist a foreign nation and giving at from Gov. Greg Abbott, House least $1.5 billion more to Abbott’s Republican leaders on Tuesday Operation Lone Star. blamed House Democrats for Both measures have passed slowing the chamber’s work on the House. But their path to Abschool choice, teacher bonuses, bott’s desk would be complicated border security and COVID-19 should House Democrats stay vaccine requirements. away and deny the chamber a Abbott said he reached an quorum to do business in coming agreement on education savdays. ings accounts. But it’s far from a Late Tuesday, three leaddone deal. Lieutenants to House ers of the House Democratic Speaker Dade Phelan alleged Caucus posted on social media that Democrats were engaged in that “there is no quorum break.” stall tactics that could thwart its Several House Democrats issued passage. statements accusing Republicans It was far from clear that of trying to deflect attention from even with Democrats’ cooperation their own dysfunction, which they there was enough time remaining said has included yearlong neglect in the year’s third special session of teachers and inability to agree to pass a comprehensive school on a voucherlike proposal. finance bill. The session can’t go On Oct. 5, Abbott called the beyond Nov. 7. special session, saying it would Abbott said his agreement be about school choice, border with the House included creatsecurity and COVID-19 vaccine ing “universal” education savings mandates. accounts worth $10,400 a year Until Tuesday, he resisted and increasing teacher pay, school pleas by Phelan and House Public funding and school safety fundEducation Committee Chairman ing, as well as phasing out the Brad Buckley, R-Salado, that the STAAR test that public school agenda or “call” be expanded to and charter school students take. items demanded by rural RepubFamilies could use the publicly licans who for a generation have funded ESAs to pay for private joined most Democrats in resistschool or other education-related ing vouchers. expenses. See School on 7

Ethan Hilbert Stillwater can be a cultural adjustment for out-of-state students.

Out-of-state students find new home in Stillwater JR Churchill Staff Reporter

Ashley Landis With an assist from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, House Republican leaders on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023, blamed House Democrats for slowing the chamber’s work on school choice, teacher bonuses, border security and COVID-19 vaccine requirements. The House’s Democratic leader countered that Republicans were trying to deflect attention from their own inability to provide teachers with critically needed pay raises.

College can be an intimidating place for new students, but for out-of-state freshmen, the experience can be refreshing and new. Duthie, a 20-year-old freshman from Aberdeen, Scotland, said has loved his time in Stillwater, Oklahoma. “There was definitely

a culture shock, I knew that Oklahoma would be different than [Scotland], but I did not expect people to be so nice over here,” Duthie said. “If you give someone respect, they’re likely to give you respect back, [it is] not like home.” Making the adjustment to life in Oklahoma certainly has its challenges though. For example, there is a cultural difference. In Scotland the primary sport is soccer, and college

sports are not that big. “One thing that surprised me was just how massive college sports are here,” Duthie said. “There are marching bands and thousands of people watch these kids play, its nut.” This is a big change from soccer where people sit and only stand when their team scores. Despite this, outof-state students find Stillwater to be more laid back than they expected it to be. See Stillwater on 5

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Ethan Scott As Boynton and OSU revamped its roster by bringing in nine new faces, six of whom have yet to play in a college basketball game, experience and continuity hit the reset button.

Cowboys Extra

Cowboys talk slow-moving defense, 3-point shooting and more Parker Gerl Staff Reporter

As the season is on the horizon, Mike Boynton’s Cowboys are much different than a typical Boynton-led squad. Defense has been a strong suit of OSU teams since Boynton took over and has at times been ahead of schedule at the beginning of the season. But with so many new guys joining the fold, the Cowboys are still putting it together on that end ahead of its exhibition opener against Oklahoma Baptist on Wednesday. “We’re not ahead defensively,” Boynton said. “Now, again, there’s always balance. If your defense is doing well (in practice) then it’s probably partly because your offense isn’t, and vice versa… But there’s no question, this team is not what we’ve been defensively. We’re gonna have to continue to get better and come together as a group.” Potential shooting versatility Part of what makes the 2023-24 OSU roster different from recent Cow-

boy teams is that there’s potential for shooting improvement. After a large exit to the transfer portal from last season’s roster, OSU brought in a couple of 3-point specialists both from the portal and through its signing class. Jarius Hicklen — who has shot better than 38% from deep in his career — from North Florida, and Connor Dow, an elite catch and shot-maker from Broken Arrow High School. “As a group, this is probably the best shooting group that I’ve had,” Boynton said. With Hicklen and Dow coming to Stillwater, they’re joining Bryce Thompson, who shot 37% from 3 last year, along with guys who have shown 3-point shooting promise, such as JohnMichael Wright, Eric Dailey Jr. and Isaiah Miranda. “We can literally put five guys on the court that can make a (3-pointer),” Boynton said. “We’ve never had that before. And (we are) very comfortable with whoever gets open taking a 3 in that lineup. Maybe with (Justin) McBride at the 5 and Dailey at the 4, you got Hicklen and Dow and John-Michael, you’ve got five guys who can make

them which changes how teams have to defend you.” Thompson, Wright leaders for new faces As Boynton and OSU revamped its roster by bringing in nine new faces, six of whom have yet to play in a college basketball game, experience and continuity hit the reset button. Thompson and Wright are two seasoned guards the Cowboys have at their disposal. But more importantly, they’re the only two returners from last year’s team that are expected to be key parts of this year’s rotation. “Us as leaders of the group, you know, we got to kind of make sure (the young guys) wake up,” Thompson said. “Like c’mon man, practice is starting, and coach ain’t playing today. I think we’ve done a good job of kind of bringing those guys along and helping them whenever they need (it).” Wright, now entering his fifth year in college and second year at OSU, acknowledged that being one of the team’s leaders isn’t a position he’s previously been in but knows it is important for the team. “It’s not something I’m used to

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doing,” Wright said. “I do like to lead by example, but if it’s required for the team to get better, then I’m gonna have to get out of my comfort zone…It’s uncomfortable but it’s worth it.” Miranda showing promise Out of all the new faces Boynton brought into his program, Miranda is the biggest wildcard. A 7-footer, Miranda headed to Stillwater after spending the spring season with NC State and going through the NBA draft process. He’s got a 39inch vertical, can finish inside and has shown flashes of being a quality shooter for a big. “He can stretch it out, (and) he’s a tremendous lob threat. He’s a good defender, but he’s really exciting to watch,” Thompson said. Miranda is a raw talent, lacks experience and holds a slim frame for now, but he’s got all the tools to be a highlevel center. His combination of speed and leaping ability give him the chance to make an impact right away. “He probably has the most versatile athletic skill of anybody we’ve ever had,” Boynton said. sports.ed@ocolly.com

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BIG 12

6 KANSAS S TATE

WEEK 9

POWER RANKINGS: Tessa Dorrell Staff Reporter

The Wildcats whooped Houston, 41-0, on Saturday at home. The Wildcats held a 277-83 advantage in total yards during the first half. Will Howard went 15-of-17 passing for 164 yards and two touchdowns. The Wildcats finished with 394 yards of total offense, 215 yards from the passing game.

West Virginia

The O’Colly is releasing its Big 12 power rankings each week, and here’s where everyone stacks up after Week 9.

The Mountaineers made up for last week’s loss with a 41-28 win against UCF in Orlando on Saturday. West Virginia forced four turnovers and scored 21 points of those. Quarterback Garrett Greene threw for 156 yards. The Mountaineers finished with 450 yards of offense, 286 on the ground. West Virginia scored 21 points off UCF turnovers.

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1 TEXAS

(AP NO. 7; 7-1, 4-1)

The Longhorns leveled the Cougars. Texas took down BYU in a 35-6 win in Austin on Saturday. Maalik Murphy stepped up in the quarterback position, going 16-of-25 passing for 170 yards and two touchdowns in his first start. The Longhorns strung together 354 yards of total offense. Texas may have lost to OU, but there is still a shot that Red River may not have revealed who Texas truly is.

2 Oklahoma

(AP NO. 10; 7-1, 4-1)

It was a sad time to be a Sooner. No. 10 Oklahoma fell flat in a 38-33 loss to No. 22 Kansas on Saturday. The Sooners get to keep the second spot for now, but it is up for grabs if the Sooners can’t take the heat in Stillwater on Saturday. Three turnovers and 11 penalties for 101 yards won’t get the Sooners wins, and it sure didn’t help against the Jayhawks.

3 Oklahoma State

(6-2, 4-1)

The rain didn’t stop the Cowboys. Oklahoma State beat the Bearcats, 45-13, on a drizzly Homecoming Saturday. Ollie Gordon II did it again. Gordon collected 271 yards and two touchdowns with his 25 carries. Alan Bowman went 17-of-34 passing for 286 yards and two touchdowns and just one interception. The Cowboys finished with 601 yards of total offense, a number that would help the team come Bedlam on Saturday.

4 Iowa State

BYU BYU messed with the bull and got the horns. BYU lost, 35-6, to No. 7 Texas in Austin on Saturday. BYU has won three games while being outgained between 112 and 202 yards. BYU is ranked third nationally in turnover margin and fifth in turnovers gained. Texas outgained the Cougars, 354-292, and BYU sure didn’t flash signs of a winning team.

The Horned Frogs had it easy in Week 8. It’s tough to say just how good TCU truly is, especially without a win in Week 8. The Horned Frogs continue play against Texas Tech in Lubbock at 6 p.m. Thursday.

10 Texas Tech Texas Tech took a week off. The Red Raiders return to Lubbock Thursday night to face TCU. The Red Raiders could rise substantially in The O’Colly’s power rankings with a conference win.

11 Baylor

The Cyclones stepped into a tie for the top spot in the Big 12 after beating Baylor, 30-18, on the road Saturday. Iowa State has scored 13 and seven points in its two losses to Iowa and Ohio. The Cyclones have put up at least 27 points in each Big 12 win. Quarterback Rocco Becht finished 19-of-31 for 238 yards and one touchdown.

TCU

Kansas

The Jayhawks soared over the Sooners, taking down the top team in the Big 12, No. 10 Oklahoma, 38-34 at home Saturday. The Jayhawks are bowl eligible for the second year in a row. It’s only the second time for the school to quality consecutively. Kansas racked up 443 yards of total offense. The Jayhawks did just enough right to secure the biggest win of their season.

The Bears’ Big 12 season remains sub-par. Baylor fell to Iowa State, 30-18, on Saturday in Waco. The Bears made it a close game. Two missed two-point conversions and 67 yards of rushing offense put Baylor in a position that was too much to come back from.

12 Houston Evidently, it’s cooler to be a Wildcat than a Cougar. Houston was held scoreless Saturday, 41-0, in a loss to Kansas State in Manhattan. The Cougars fell behind by at least 21 points in the first half for the second week in a row. Houston finished with just 11 first downs and 208 yards of total offense, along with two turnovers. Houston will be lucky to see much success the rest of this season.

13 UCF The Big 12 hasn’t fit for UCF. The Knights lost, 41-28, to West Virginia on Saturday in Orlando. Nonconference success early gave them false hope. Ten of the Knights’ turnovers have occurred on the opponent’s side of the field, which held true Saturday. UCF finished with four turnovers, three of those being interceptions.

14 Cincinnati It was no fun being Cincy in Stillwater. The Bearcats fell to Oklahoma State, 45-13, on Saturday. The ‘Cats kept it close until the third quarter but couldn’t keep up with OSU’s Ollie Gordon II, who ran for 271 yards. Cincinnati collected only 442 yards of total offense. Emory Jones went 6-of-16 passing for 117 yards and one interception.

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Ethan Scott Cincinnati coach Scott Satterfield said after the Bearcats threw an interception and gave up a couple of quick scores in the second half, they couldn’t stop OSU’s momentum.

Trojan Horse

Cincinnati talks OSU’s Homecoming win Savannah Chenoweth Staff Reporter

came out in the first half. We felt at halftime we were writing the game (with a score of) 10-7 we felt really good about it… Disastrous third quarter… we came out and did not play very well at all… The Oklahoma State Cowboys They go score, then we throw an interpaired up with the Cincinnati Bearcats ception, then they go score. We never on Homecoming on Saturday. could stop the momentum.” The Cowboys pulled off a win, deSaterfield on OSU’s perforfeating the Bearcats, 45-13. OSU is now mance: 6-2 overall and 4-1 in conference play. “I give credit to those guys. (OlHere’s what UC coach Scott Satlie) Gordon got his carries in the secterfield and the Bearcats had to say. ond half and hit some big-time runs. Satterfield’s overall thoughts of We were missing tackles, and he was the game: bouncing off three to four guys, getting “I’m proud of the way our guys big-time runs. Obviously, he’s a good

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player…Their quarterback (Alan Bowman) made some great throws, and their receivers had some great catches. I give credit to them. We had a bad second half and there is no other way to slice it.” Saterfield on how he keeps the locker room together after losses: “It’s not easy. It’s very difficult… We have had times this season where we played really good and thought we could compete with anyone out there. Other times, we don’t look good. We have to work to get better and get players in the right positions.” Cincinnati defensive lineman Dontay Corleone on his defense’s

second-half struggles against Gordon: “He’s a good player, but we did not execute at the end… We’ve got to work on finishing strongly, coming together as a collective unit − all of us − and just to keep going, finishing the game.” Cincinnati offensive lineman Gavin Gerhardt on what OSU did to slow down the Bearcat offense: “They didn’t really do too much different but, I think, once we lost that momentum, it just kind of − we need to be better. If it’s a situation where we lose that, we’ve got to bounce back. We’ve got to bring the energy.” sports.ed@ocolly.com

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news Stillwater... Continued from 1 Coll Draper, a 19-yearold freshman from Edinburg, Scotland, has a similar view as Duthie. “I feel like a lot more people are dead chill here,” Draper said. “I feel like sometimes in the UK people can’t give you the time of day, but here [it is] like they can talk to you for ages.” Draper is studying International Business Management and has come to OSU as part of a study abroad program at his college. The main issue that both Duthie and Draper have encountered and getting around. Not being familiar with the environment is hard enough but without a reliable source of transportation, it can be very difficult to navigate a new environment. Coming to college from out of state can be daunting even for those who live in a state that borders Oklahoma. Kai McGoldrick, an 18-year-old freshman from Flowermound, Texas, said that adjustment from Texas to Oklahoma has been smooth. “I was really nervous about leaving my friends and family behind, but it has not been too bad because I have been able to meet great people here,” said McGoldrick. Brayden White, an 18-year-old from Homer, Louisiana, said he likes Stillwater’s environment. “I love the atmosphere here, people really care here and you can tell,” White said. McGoldrick and White met each other at Camp Cowboy over the summer. These two, and thousands of other campers, made friends that allow new students to transition to college easily. Camp Cowboy director and fraternity and sorority student affairs worker

Payton Little Out-of-students are adjusting to life in Stillwater.

McKinley Paratore sees hundreds of friendships start every year. In Paratore’s experience, out-of-state students “need more information” than in-state

students. This is because they are generally unfamiliar with everything from OSU traditions to the layout of campus and Stillwater. However, Paratore said

out-of-state students have a (they)bring creative solutions to positive impact on campus. the environment and they bring “Out-of-state students, a different lens to (campus).” especially freshmen, bring a lot of individuality to (the university),” Paratore said. “I think news.ed@ocolly.com

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File Photo For Pete’s Sake is run by Sharron Sample, who has worked at the store for 25 years.

Grandma...

of science so he could teach. In Stillwater, Sharon Sample had many different jobs. Before working at For Pete’s Sake, she worked for the Continued from 1 McDonald Corporation and then for her eye doctor as a receptionist. Shortly after her time with the eye doctor, she Before they would call Stillwater was invited to work at For Pete’s Sake home officially, the two lived in Oklaby a friend. homa City. Soon after her work began at the In OKC, they had kids and then store, Sharon Sample became highly moved back to Stillwater. Rodger Sam- involved in the store’s operations. ple went back to school to get a bachelor Sharon Sample has a lot of differ-

ent roles in the store. She folds clothes, organizes inventory and interacts with guests. Many people who visit the store talk highly about Mrs. Sharon, even after just one visit. “She has been a godsend,” said Mary Causley, owner of For Pete’s Sake. “It’s hard to find someone [who] will stay with you forever and ever and that understands retail.” Sharon Sample not only looks after the owners of the store, but she looks after many students as well.

She will often interact with members of the OSU marching band, giving many of the members OSU eye black stickers for the game. Students and locals will come in and talk or pop in to say hello before going about their day. Alexis Armstrong, a server at Grannies Kitchen, said Sharon Sample makes her feel welcome. “(It’s) like coming home to your grandma,” Armstrong said. news.ed@ocolly.com

brownsshoefitstillwater browns.stillwater TRUST THE LORD! (Part #2) “In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it.” (Is.30:15 NIV) This is what God was saying to his people, but their reaction was to reject his counsel, then struggle and try to work out their troubles in their own way. God was telling them to turn to him (repentance), stop your fretting, quiet yourselves and look to me; trust me! Let God be the objective of your faith. God never gets tired, but he strengthens the tired and weary. (Is.40:28-29) It is so easy to go the way of his ancient people; trying to work things out ourselves. When we talk of quieting ourselves; this is not passiveness or inactivity, but a turning in our thoughts to the one who has promised so much to those who will trust him. Look at Ps.123:2, “As the eyes of slaves look to the hand of their

master...so our eyes look to the Lord our God, till he shows us his mercy.” How about Ps.131:1-2 “...I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me. But I have stilled and quieted my soul like a weaned child with its mother.” Our activity is turning and quieting ourselves before the one who is truly our helper. Returning to Is. 30; verse 18: Here is God’s attitude toward us; “Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; he rises to show you compassion.” Isaiah finishes by saying; “Blessed are all who wait for him!” God is good toward us because of Christ. He wants to take action, so He says stop! (seems contrary) Spent some time with him and trust him in the challenges of life. He will lead and work his way! Trust him; you will not be ashamed! (Ro.10:11)

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news Jukebox... Continued from 1 The House’s requests included items such as higher teacher pay, increased school funding, more money for campus safety and changes to the high-stakes testing system that measures public schools’ progress. Abbott had insisted the House join the Senate in passing a school choice bill, saying only then would he expand the call to include other education matters. Shortly after noon Tuesday, in separate but almost simultaneous announcements, Abbott and Buckley said they have found a way out of their impasse on education savings accounts, school funding and accountability. But there are few details. Although Buckley said he has Lynda M. Gonzalez a “committee substitute” for an House Republican leaders on Tuesday blamed House Democrats for slowing the chamber’s work on school choice, teacher bonuses, border security and COVID-19 vaccine omnibus bill he filed on Oct. requirements. 19, he didn’t release it Tuesday. man said an email Martinez record rate. Association, said teachers Blaming the other Abbott issued a press Fischer sent Monday night The task force laid out remain “woefully underpaid” party’s caucus release and a proclamation ordered a quorum break by several proposals for how to and welcomed a widening of The absences, along expanding the session’s agenda with those of numerous ReDemocrats. Martinez Fischer improve educator recruitment the session’s agenda. However, to include House-requested and retention. Molina said her group will publicans, denied the House a denied doing that. matters, which included teacher quorum on both Monday and The Democratic leader’s Along with raising continue opposing a school compensation, special educateacher pay and improving funding or teacher pay bill that Tuesday. That meant the cham- email noted lawmakers have tion, early childhood learning been in session much of the working conditions, the task includes an education savings ber couldn’t perform routine and virtual education. year and have “day jobs back force recommended reducing account. duties, such as receiving mesAbbott said his agreehome” and possibly, “family the cost of teachers’ health “We cannot and will sages from the governor. ment with the House included obligations for Halloween.” insurance, providing subsidized not accept a school finance Buckley, House GOP creating “universal” educa“My impression is that housing and childcare options or educator pay plan now that Caucus Chairman Craig Goldtion savings accounts worth attendance will also be low to educators. sacrifices the future of public man of Fort Worth and Rep. $10,400 a year and increasing It also said Texas should education in Texas,” she said in Jeff Leach of Allen said Demo- tomorrow [Tuesday],” Martinez teacher pay, school funding and crats – who in 2021 broke Fischer wrote the Democrats. take a note from the medical a written statement. school safety funding, as well field and fund a “residency” The Association of Texas quorum in an unsuccessful bid “Members, I would not feel as phasing out the STAAR test to block a Republican-backed compelled to change your program to help new educators Professional Educators also that public school and charter existing travel plans based on prepare for the classroom. urged the House to rebuff Ab“election integrity” bill that school students take. today’s floor proceedings.” It’s unclear at this point bott on ESAs. year – were thwarting the Following “productive The governor’s announce- how Republican leadership “We very much need to House’s ability to function. discussions” with Lt. Gov. ment was light on specifics plans to raise teacher pay. Pre- address issues such as teacher “This is a hijacking of Dan Patrick and Phelan, Abpay and school safety, and they the will of the people of Texas and, without a filed bill, it’s un- vious bills proposed one-time bott said, “The Speaker and clear what exactly the proposed retention bonuses and tweaks should not be held hostage by … from our Democratic colI reached an agreement on legislation would do for public to the salary scale. this needless attempt to creleagues’ refusing to come to school choice for Texas famischools. Based on the current ate a government entitlement work,” Leach said. lies, and I am expanding the Abbott said it would minimum salary schedule, program,” ATPE Executive Goldman and House agenda for Special Session #3.” Democratic Caucus Chairman include a teacher pay raise and Texas teachers can start at just Director Shannon Holmes said The governor acted as codify other recommendations under $34,000. It could take in a written statement. Trey Martinez Fischer of San Buckley and fellow House made last year by the state’s two decades to reach $54,540. “House members have Antonio blamed the other’s Republicans – but not Phelan Teacher Vacancy Task Force. Many school systems pay far the opportunity to take a stand. party caucus. – appeared together at a press So far, many of those above the minimum, but small They need to vote against Martinez Fischer said it’s conference, at which they group’s ideas have been tied and rural districts often lag vouchers and only support a taken Republicans too long to bashed dozens of Democrats up in the political fight over behind. standalone school finance and recognize teachers critically who’ve been absent from the voucherlike programs. Texas Ovidia Molina, president teacher pay bill.” need a pay raise, while Goldchamber’s floor this week. meanwhile lost teachers at a of the Texas State Teachers news.ed@ocolly.com

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November events to know

November is a month full of events for OSU students, faculty and staff.

Kennedy Thomason News & Lifestyle Editor

November is chalk-full of events. Here are the highlights: Today is the last day that Pretty Woman: The Musical is being performed. The performance will begin at

7:30 p.m. Postmodern Jukebox: Life in the Past Lane Tour will play on Friday at 7:30. The group is known for remixing modern music into different older genres such as swing. Color the Stress Away will be held on Nov. 7 from 8-9 p.m. at the Griffith Community Center. Coloring books and supplies will be provided. National First Generation Student

day will be celebrated by Campus Life on Nov. 8 at noon in the Student Union plaza. Student Union Activities Board will host the Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre on Nov. 15 from 6-8 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. Free dinner will be provided while attendees try to solve the mystery. Coffee and Climbing will be held at the Colvin Recreation Center on Nov.

16 from 7-9 a.m. Everyone from students to community members will be able to enjoy the free coffee and fee-free climbing. On Nov. 30 at 7 p.m., How the Grinch Stole Christmas: In Concert with the Tulsa Symphony will perform. The symphony will play the score from the famous Christmas movie. For more information on all OSU events, visit calendar.okstate.edu. news.ed@ocolly.com

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Cowboy Calendar Wednesday 11/01/2023 Basket Weaving w/ buck Dollarhide Prairie Arts Center @ 1 p.m. $60 members; $80 nonmembers https://artscenter.okstate.edu/adult-classes/fiberarts/1279-basket-weaving-with-buck-dollarhide Cowboy Basketball: OSU VS. Oklahoma Baptist Gallagher-Iba Arena @ 7 p.m. Pretty Woman the Musical The McKnight Center for Performing Arts @ 7:30 p.m. $40+ https://mcknightcenter.org/Online/default.asp The Twelve Movie Night The Twelve @ 8 p.m. $8 Per Person and Kids 2 and Under are Free. https://bookthetwelves.com/our-calendar Thursday 11/02/2023 Coffers, Cornices, & Columns: A Photographics Study of Prestated Stillwater Homes @ 4 p.m. https://www.stillwaterokhistory.org/auditorium-calendar. Kid’s Night Eskimoe Joe’s @ 5-9 p.m. w/ $1 Buffy meal Line Dancing Lessons Outlaws @ 7-8 p.m. $10 Fused Glass NightLight or Three Ornaments Prairie Arts Center @ 6 p.m. $25 members, $35 nonmembers https://artscenter.okstate.edu/adult-classes/glass/1278fused-glass-nightlight-or-three-ornaments Studio Capstone Gardiner Gallery of Art @ 8 a.m. Friday 11/03/2023 42nd Annual Fall Festival Arts & Craft Show Payne County Expo Center Friday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. https://pcexpocenter.com/event/ OSU Equestrian VS Fresno State OSU Animal Science Totusek Arena @ 10 a.m. Orange Friday Iron Monk Brewing Company @ 5 - 7 p.m. Painting with Ceramics w/ Pizza StillyArts @ 5:30 - 7:30 Book your tickets here: https://stillyarts.com/paintnights Fee: $20 (8x10 canvas + pizza) / $30 (11x14 canvas + Pizza) Postmodern Jukebox Life in the Past Lane Tour The McKnight Center for Performing Arts @ 7:30 p.m. $35+ Stillwater High School Football: Pioneer VS Muskogee Stillwater High School @ 7 p.m. $5 General TGIF: Thank Goodness its Folding OSU Museum of Art @ 2 - 4 p.m. Saturday 11/04/2023 Bedlam: OSU VS OU Boone Pickens Stadium @ TBD Brewery Tours Iron Monk Brewing Company @ 3 p.m.

Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle Edited by Patti Varol and Joyce Lewis

ACROSS 1 Roulette wheel action 5 “Brokeback Mountain” actor Ledger 10 Edelstein of “The Kominsky Method” 14 Gimlet flavor 15 Sister company of Enterprise 16 As above, in a footnote 17 Capital of the Midwest? 19 “__ help you are!” 20 “Eternally nameless” concept 21 Hieroglyphic snakes 22 Employee-owned supermarket chain based in Florida 24 Marathon unit 25 Bone, in Italian 26 Niche 29 Power 32 Quran chapter part 33 Steady look 34 Not worth discussing 36 Apple choice 37 More ironic 38 German automaker 39 Padres slugger Juan 40 Düsseldorf dwelling 41 Completely drained 42 Smartphone source of daily headlines 44 In need of companionship 45 Antilles landmass 46 Richard of “Chicago” 47 Actress Hawn 50 Kiss 51 Cy Young stat 54 Locale 55 Capital of the South? 58 Mascara recipient 59 Zinc __: sunblock ingredient 60 Eight, on a sundial 61 Middle harmony chorus part 62 Discourage 63 Largest active volcano in Italy

Daily Horoscope

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By Catherine Lammersen

DOWN 1 Picket fence piece 2 Baba ghanouj bread 3 Texter’s “I’m no expert, but ... ” 4 Formerly named 5 Big headache 6 Have no reception? 7 Satisfied sighs 8 “OMG, stop sharing!” 9 Cager 10 Capital of the Northeast? 11 One inundated with fan mail 12 Partly 13 Green card co. 18 None too worldly 23 Adopt 24 Capital of the Northwest? 25 Seeps 26 Sister company of Budget 27 Subpar car 28 Subpar car 29 “Fork it over!” 30 Two-door vehicle 31 Alpine song 33 Flavor of much children’s medicine

Tuesday’s Puzzle Solved

35 Spruce (up) 37 Group of orcas, e.g. 41 Superlatively bad 43 Means-tested govt. assistance program 44 __ Antilles: Caribbean cluster 46 Museum employee 47 Apple choice

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48 Interview-style exam 49 “__ we forget” 50 One who may keep a spare tyre in a boot 51 Parking garage sign 52 Golf date ruiner 53 Bhutan’s continent 56 Splitting tool 57 Morn’s opposite

Nancy Black Tribune Content Agency Linda Black Horoscopes Today’s Birthday (11/01/23). Luck blesses partnership this year. Maintain playfulness and romance with regular practice. Resolve winter challenges together, for springtime metamorphosis. Savor growing health and fitness next summer. Abandon outworn expectations and dream up new autumn possibilities together. Hold each other to your higher purpose. 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 — Domestic matters require attention now. You can suddenly see hidden dirt. Discipline with household chores and tasks rewards beyond the effort. Teach from experience. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 9 — Listen more than you talk. Speak respectfully. Teach discipline. You can learn what you need to know. Make your case with facts and data. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 9 — Slow and steady wins the race. Don’t get pushed into anything. Postpone daydreaming. Narrow your focus. More income is possible. Harvest an opportunity. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 9 — Personal matters need attention. Heed a critic who cares. Still, don’t settle for someone else’s idea of perfection. Hold out for what you want. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 6 — Slow to think things over. Avoid automatic reactions. Complete past projects. Plan and prepare for what’s next. Follow the rules. Organize for later ease. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 7 — Friends are a big help. Confer with allies. Moderate a clash between normally gentle souls. Gather ideas and information from associates. Consider all possibilities. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 9 — Dress for success. You’re attracting the attention of someone important. Abandon old fears. You’ve got this. Enjoy the professional spotlight. Smile for the camera. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — Expand your territory. Enjoy an adventurous phase. Minimize distractions. Follow directions carefully or risk getting lost. Keep your eyes open. Chart your course. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — A lack of funds would threaten plans. Organize budgets. Find ways to simplify. Draw on reserves. Work with your partner to find practical solutions. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Negotiate and compromise. Refine plans around changes. Pull together and share the load to accomplish a common goal. You can find what’s needed. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — The pace is picking up. Focus on work as the action heats up. Pay close attention to avoid mistakes. Disciplined efforts get satisfying results. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — Make time for love, passion and creativity. Fun, music, art, games, sports and hobbies feed your spirit. Share it all with someone attractive.

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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 to solve Sudoku, visit sudoku.org.uk