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Courtesy of Dr. Jeanette Mendez Oklahoma State University hired Dr. Jeanette Mendez as provost and vice president after a lengthy nationwide search.
The search is over. Oklahoma State University named Dr. Jeanette Mendez as provost and senior vice president after a nearly 13-month nationwide search. Mendez served as the interim provost after Gary Sandefur retired from the position in February 2021. As provost, Mendez said she will strive to advance OSU’s reputation as an academic powerhouse. “I will help lead OSU to be a premier, modern land-
grant institution marked by a commitment to excellence in research, innovative teaching and activities that extend these efforts to the broader communities of Oklahoma, the nation and the world,” she said. “We also need to better leverage our expertise and partner with K-12 schools to show the value of both a liberal arts and STEM education — and how they shape the ideal OSU graduate.” Mendez graduated as a first-generation college student from Santa Clara University in 1998. From there, she earned her master’s and doctorate in political science from Indiana University in 2003. She has worked at OSU since 2005. “Dr. Mendez’s impressive academic achievements and desire to build on the quality and effectiveness of our programs stood out during her interview.
Her familiarity with OSU and our state will serve her in advancing our statewide education, research and Extension initiatives. This is an exciting time at OSU, and Dr. Mendez has the leadership, experience and character to lead our academic units to new levels of success,” said OSU President Kayse Shrum. In addition to interim provost, Mendez served as cochair of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force, a member of President Shrum’s senior leadership team and several other committees. Mendez was selected from a field of three candidates. Pending approval from the Oklahoma A&M Board of Regents, she will lead the Division of Academic Affairs, starting in fall 2022. news.ed@ocolly.com
Cowboys awarded No. 7 seed in NCAA tournament to some extent unlikely toward the end of the regular season, a far cry from the preseason ranking. However, following a bounce back series win over the Bears to end the regular season and a run to the Big 12 Daniel Allen conference semifinals, Holliday Staff Reporter remained confident his team was in the conversation to host The team meeting room a regional. at O’Brate Stadium had awo“We played a lot of good ken. teams,” Holliday said back on What was just moments Saturday evening. “I can’t see ago a room filled with anxiety why we wouldn’t be in that and eagerness from student discussion (to host). But I’m not athletes, awaiting their postsea- in the (committee) room and son fate soon turned into one I’m not the one that sits around filled with euphoria and joy. and worries about things out of As members of the OSU my control.” baseball team rose from their On Monday morning, chairs and exchanged hugs and the Cowboys officially learned handshakes, coach Josh Holtheir true postseason fate as liday stayed put in his chair, they were named the No. 7 smiling as he watched as his overall national seed. team embraced each other. For senior first baseThroughout the course man Griffin Doersching, it’s of the season, Holliday had an opportunity to finally be not been coy about the levaccustomed to postseason play. els of adversity his team had Doersching, who transferred to gone through, but for him to OSU from Northern Kentucky, see it all come into fruition on missed the postseason every Monday was a different type of one of his years in Highland feeling for him. It was a special Heights. type of feeling — one that he “Any reason to play envisioned feeling for quite more baseball, I’m in for it,” some time, yet, never managed Doersching said. “Being able to generate it. to bring (a regional) here to “There’s a lot that goes O’Brate, and being on that into this,” Holliday said. “You team who gets to first host it heard the share of joy (with) here, it means everything.” this team, kind of seeing what The Stillwater regional that (difficult) regular season will include Arkansas, Grand felt like and to see them getCanyon, and Missouri State, all ting recognized as a team. To of which have a large pedigree be awarded a host site, to do of baseball background. The that to this facility, and then Razorbacks and Lopes will to be recognized with a seed, open regional play at 12:00 it’s just a real compliment to p.m. on Friday afternoon and our players and the way they the Cowboys and Bears will competed.” follow with a game later at 6:00 After a preseason involv- p.m. that night. ing a top five ranked recruiting “It’s pretty awesome to class, a transfer portal class see that what we’ve done so far with key veteran pieces and gets that number seven (seed) a bevy of talent and a good in the country,” left fielder Jake amount of returning starters, Thompson said. “There’s the Holliday knew his team was regular season, there’s the (conready to take the next step. In- ference) tournament, and you surmountable amounts of hype got the regional, super regional, surrounded OSU as it revived and national championship. We a No. 7 preseason ranking, its just kind of take it one champifirst top 10 preseason ranking onship at a time and try to win since 2016. from there.” A top eight seeding, much less a top 16 seemed dim and sports.ed@ocolly.com
Stillwater Baseball Regional Information Ticket information can be found at tickets.okstate. com/baseball/ Games start at noon on Friday at O’Brate Stadium in Stillwater. OSU will host Arkansas, Grand Canyon, and play Missouri State in their first game at 6 p.m.
Abby Smith Karli Petty runs home to teammates after scoring a homerun during Friday’s super regional matchup against Clemson.
OSU endures "hardest year" to clinch third consecutive Women's College World Series appearance Sam Hutchens Staff Reporter Amid a slew of abandoned gloves and an occasional wayward black visor, OSU’s celebration began. The hugs revealed everything. After the final out, a manic dogpile of players started in the infield. The party moved to left field, where OSU fans perched in the wooden decks above the field bounded over the black wall and onto the field’s warning track. The Cowgirls beat Clemson 5-1 Friday night to win the Stillwater Super Regional and advance to the Women’s College World Series. Morgan Day, OSU’s senior pitcher who threw five and a third strong innings, found herself in a swarm of fans. She said there was cheering — and even a hug or two — from fans she had never seen before. Not something Day, an Illinois State transfer, was accustomed to. “Where I came from, admission was free,” Day said. “Mainly the people in the stands were just parents and a couple alumni from the 70’s. It’s just kind of crazy, this is why I came here.” Day did not want to bash Illinois State. She said she is proud of her time there.
But she wanted to emphasize the feeling of winning games deep in the postseason and advancing to the WCWS. It is why she came to OSU (46-12). “The stakes just keep getting bigger, but it takes actually experiencing it to realize, ‘Wow’ this is what I came here for,’” Day said. The Cowgirls have advanced to their third consecutive Women’s College World Series. They made it in 2019 and 2021 as well, with the 2020 season being cut short. “Very happy for this team,” coach Kenny Gajewski said. “For our fans, for our school, for our department to be able to represent us in OKC for the third year in a row. I think we’re coming in hot, and I can’t wait to get (to OKC) and be able to play that first game in front of a sold-out crowd.” Perhaps the reason for the frantic hugging among strangers was a release for the toll the season took on the Cowgirls. An injury to senior Miranda Elish shuffled OSU’s rotation and thrusted Day into a key role. The Cowgirl batting lineup has evolved constantly as even accomplished hitters such as Karli Petty and Haley Busby went through slumps. “It’s been a hard year. It’s been the hardest year,” Gajewski said. “This lineup doesn’t look the way we thought it was going to look. That’s the first thing. There’s been a lot of people like Karli (Petty) that have been in and out, but continues to work.” Day and Petty, two play-
ers who have had inconsistent playing time in parts of the season, carried the day for the Cowgirls. While Day pitched five innings of one-run ball, Petty hit a key home run in the fourth inning. She took an 0-1 pitch from Valerie Cagle over the left-center field wall to give OSU a 5-1 lead. “I don’t go up to bat trying to hit a home run,” Petty said. “I’m just trying to do my best to get on base for the tam. I was so happy to hit a home run. I feel like it is a big momentum changer. It got the crowd going, it got our girls going.” Petty’s home run served as a response to Clemson (4217) scoring in the half inning prior. It would be the last run of the game. All-Big 12 First Team pitcher Kelly Maxwell pitched the final two innings for OSU. She kept Clemson off the board and finalized OSU’s place in the WCWS. “It wears on me when I don’t start (Petty),” Gajewski said. “It wears on me when Morgan Day doesn’t get innings. It wears on me when I have to take Busby out. It’s really hard.” The Cowgirls earned at least two more games to start players, and a chance to win their first national title. OSU will play the winner of Arizona and Mississippi State. “To see people come back and go through it and then perform well in these moments, it’s gratifying,” Gajewski said.
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Oklahoma State University Student Union hosts Summer on the Plaza was a great start to a summer in Stillwater. Live music, water games, shopping and food were ongoing from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and had a great turnout. Mallory Pool The event hopes to continue to Staff Reporter bring out community members and OSU staff, faculty and summer students to enjoy the long hot summer days. There were water activities and live music from the Val Gladden Band along Thursday marked the first of with more family fun happening inside many Summer on the Plaza events the union. hosted on the Student Union Plaza at Many union dining hours were Oklahoma State University. The Student open for the event and will continue to Arts Alliance will host a Summer on do so for the rest of the month of June. the Plaza every Thursday through June The University Store and Orange Tech 23. remained open until 8 p.m. for the lateThe first one, held last Thursday, night shoppers.
The University Store carries the largest selection of OSU spirit merchandise in Stillwater with brands ranging from Nike to Champion. The University Store also houses a unique women’s boutique with the latest trends and styles. The shopping will continue to be open for the rest of the Summer on the Plaza events. In addition to the fun that was held on the plaza, attendees also got free parking. The student union parking garage was open for free parking after 5 p.m. for the event. This will also continue for the future events on Thursdays. In case of inclement weather during any of the Thursdays in June,
the event will be canceled. In case of cancellation, information will be posted on the OSU Instagram (@okstate) and Facebook pages. Make sure you are following them for all the information. The Val Gladden Band kept the crowd entertained with some live music. Here is the rest of the lineup for the next four Thursdays: June 2: Funk n’ Jams June 9: The Thomason Sisters June 16: The Colliers June 23: Hobbs
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Karlie Boothe OSU will host Summer on the Plaza at the Student Union throughout the month of June for members of the OSU community.
WHEN IS LITTLE MUCH?
There is a short chorus that has encouraged me many times. “Little is much if God is in it. Labor not for wealth or fame. There’s a crown and you can win it. If you go in Jesus’ name.” The woman, who poured the precious ointment on Jesus just before he was crucified, was criticized for “wasting” this expensive item. Yet, Jesus said everywhere the gospel is preached this woman’s action would be told. (Mk 14:3-9) Little things mean a lot as we are willing to serve the Lord. Paul mentions many in Romans 16 who helped him. The Good Samaritan stopped to help the man beaten and robbed. (Lu.10:30-37) Paul writes as you have opportunity, do good to all men, especially to other believers.(Gal.6:10) When the poor widow dropped the two pennies, all that she had, into the temple offering. Jesus said she gave more the large offerings given. Her “large giving” was in relation to what she had. (Mk.12:41-44)
Many people may plan to give when they receive a great amount of money, but that large amount of money may never come. We may plan to give time or talent to a project when we have more time, but that perfect time arrangement may never happen. Again, the apostle Paul encourages us “as you have opportunity, do good to all men.” We never know when a little gesture of kindness, with money, or helping in an area of service, spending a little time with a person, a word of encouragement, will be just the action that will be a great help to someone. These can be practical ways of living out the Lord’s challenge to love one another. This is the fulfilling of the many commandments in the Bible: loving people by word and action.
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OSU, Gajewski, come to contract extension agreement through 2027
Abby Cage Kenny Gajewski has agreed to a contract staying OSU’s softball coach for the next five years.
what he has started here and there is no one better to do so. We look forward to him leading OSU Softball for a long Gabriel Trevino time.”Gajewski has Sports Editor produced homegrown talent, such Just 12 hours as Kelly Maxwell after reaching its and Sydney Penthird straight Wom- nington, into stars, en’s College World and players who Series appearance, transferred into the OSU made sure to program, such as lock up its softball Samantha Show and leader. Carrie Eberle, have On Saturday, become softball OSU announced royalty. a contract extenAfter compilsion agreement ing a record of 267with coach Kenny 119 in seven years Gajewski that will with appearances keep him in Stillwa- to softball’s biggest ter until 2027. stages, Gajewski In his seven says he is deteryears at the helm, mined to continue Gajewski has led the success in the the Cowgirls to a state where he’s conference champi- lived and coached onship, six regionin for over 20 years. als, three super “My family regionals and three and I are grateful trips to the Womfor the opportunity en’s College World to continue leading Series. the Cowgirl softball “Coach program because Gajewski has built from the moment Cowgirl Softball we arrived in Stillinto a perennial water, we knew this national contender”, was home,” GajewOSU Athletic Diski said. “There rector Chad Weiis a shared vision berg said. “He has between Chad established Stillwa- Weiberg, Dr. Kayse ter as a destination Shrum (OSU’s presfor elite softball ident) and myself players and model and this is another student-athletes. step toward showing Consistent leaderthe national audiship is important to ence that softball is build a championimportant here at ship program the Oklahoma State.” right way. Kenny sports.ed@ocolly.com wants to continue
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'Top Gun: Maverick' review Connor Gray Staff Reporter
it may not be the most original story, it certainly has high stakes and does an excellent job at expressing the magnitude of how difficult their task is. There were points in the film where I thought to myself that it feels as if Tom Cruise decided to make this part of a Mission Impossible movie, but that works in favor of the movie. The performances in “Top Gun: Maverick” are overall great with a bunch of new faces that are likable and create fun interactions with each other, but there are also a few returning cast members that pick up right where they left off with the characters. Tom Cruise as Maverick and Miles Teller as Rooster were highlights for me, but the surprise of the film for me was Glen Powell as Hangman. Powell delivers a delightful performance where you love him and hate him at times, but regardless you are going to enjoy him being on screen. With the soundtrack being such a key component to the 1986 movie, “Top Gun: Maverick” had a high task of hitting the same marks. Luckily for all of us, it succeeded. Using music from the original composer Harold Faltermeyer, as well as legend Hans Zimmer and singer Lady Gaga, the soundtrack for “Top Gun: Maverick” is fantastic with a memorable classic score, music that makes you feel energized, and music that makes you want to wipe tears from your eyes. With all the boxes checked of a summer blockbuster and all the potential to become a classic one day, “Top Gun: Maverick” is a treat to have and is worth a trip to the movie theater to experience.
The original “Top Gun” was released in 1986 and immediately left its mark on film history and pop culture forever, but that does not stop “Top Gun: Maverick” from surpassing its predecessor in every way imaginable. This sequel to the beloved classic manages to hit the mark with the perfect blend of nostalgia and freshness. With multiple parallels between characters and their arcs in the original and “Top Gun: Maverick,” there is just enough of a new twist on things to keep it from being stale. “Top Gun: Maverick” takes everything that the original did well such as music, thrills, comedy, action and character moments, but flies above and beyond in the sequel providing the viewer with an experience that will pull at your heartstrings while keeping you equally exhilarated and tense throughout. A staple of what made the original “Top Gun” great was all the work within the fighter jets themselves. “Top Gun: Maverick” succeeds in elevating the scenes in the air to where you will feel genuine tension and thrills, as if you are in the cockpit with Captain Pete Mitchell, due to the directing style of Joseph Kosinski who excels at the blending of practical and digital effects. The plot itself of “Top Gun: Maverick” is far superior to the original “Top Gun,” but also is a solid fluid plot in general. While entertainment.ed@ocolly.com
Courtesy Tribune News Service Tom Cruise stars as Capt. Pete “Maverick” Mitchell in “Top Gun: Maverick.”
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Hats Off Cowgirls advance to the Women’s College World Series following series sweep against Clemson OSU (not including the shortened 2020 season due to COVID-19), Gajewski has taken the Cowgirls to the Regionals every year, the Super Regionals three times, and three WCWS appearances along the way. Ashton Slaughter It isn’t just Gajewski and Staff Reporter the Cowgirl fanbase that see the stature of the program he’s built, Kenny Gajewski didn’t or the potential that this team to want to wear a hat to the Stillmake noise in OKC, but other water Super Regional game on coaches and programs across the Friday night. country are catching on to his Gajewski, an avid hat team’s success as well. wearer, was trying to pick out “Hats off to Oklahoma one before he set off to Cowgirl State. Great team, tough pitching Stadium, looking to close out staff, great crowd great environClemson and advance to a third ment,” said John Rittman, head consecutive Women’s College coach for the Tigers. “They have World Series. However, he dethe team that I think could win cided against sporting headwear it all” for the crucial postseason game. With their victory Friday Because he wanted to leave night, the Cowgirls became the with a new hat. first out of eight teams to advance “I was leaving my house to the Women’s College World today; I was trying to pick out a Series. As if advancing didn’t hat,” said Gajewski. “I said, “I’m already mean enough, Gajewski not wearing a hat,” today I’m took some pride in the fact that gonna get a new hat.” they were the first team to punch Coach Gajewski’s new addi- their ticket. tion to his hat collection is a crisp “Hell yeah. I wanna keep white hat, including the phrases being first. I wanna win the first “OKC Bound,” and “2022 Super game in OKC too and win the Regional Champs.” last game.” On the way to obtaining a The Cowgirls will face new hat, Oklahoma State (7) de- Arizona in the first round of the feated the Tigers (10) by a score WCWS. The expectation around of 5-1, completing the series the team was to make it to OKC sweep and punching their ticket in June, and now; they’ve done to Oklahoma City. just that. Until then, Gajewski Gajewski took the job as will more than likely take the the head coach for the Cowgirls time to admire his new hat. in 2016, coming off him captur“Feels good to wear that ing two national championships hat,” said Gajewski. as an assistant coach at Florida. Before he arrived, the Cowgirls hadn’t been to the Women’s College World Series in five years at the time. sports.ed@ocolly.com In the last five seasons at
NCAA Womens College World Series Information Ticket information can be found at www.ncaatickets.com/championship/womens-college-world-series Games start 11 a.m. Thursday. Oklahoma State will start their first game at 8:30 p.m. that night against Arizona at the National Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in OKC. Follow The O’Colly for live updates from the WCWS in OKC.
Abby Smith Coach Kenny Gajewski hugging his daughter after the Cowgirls punch their ticket to the World Series.
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Chacarra comes up short of the title, OSU advances to match play Jax Thompson Staff Reporter
Courtesy OSU Athletics Eugenio Chacarra, pictured in 2020, won the Columbus Regional.
Eugenio Lopez-Chacarra stood on the 15th hole of the Grayhawk Golf Club one back of the lead for the individual national championship He’d fought hard to get to this point, recovering from a miniature meltdown on the front nine that nearly took him out of the tournament. The ball sat on a hill above his feet, in the rough. The OSU Cowboy choked down on his club and took a lash at the ball, sending it toward the green. It landed off to the right of hole, near the middle of the green. To the average person, it looked like an adequate shot but nothing special. But to Chacarra’s experienced eyes, it was perfect. As the ball landed, it skipped and started to roll across the putting surface, off a slope and straight towards the hole, settling a mere couple of feet from the cup. Chacarra did his homework, and paid his efforts off by making the putt for birdie and grabbing a share of the lead. He held on to that lead all the way through to the final hole, where he sat with three others tied for the lead. A birdie putt that would’ve given him the lead came up less than an inch short, sending him to a playoff. Unfortunately for Chacarra, Gordon Sargent of Vanderbilt played the sudden-death playoff hole to perfection, grabbing a birdie and the individual championship. Despite the tough loss in extra holes for Chacarra, it wasn’t the end for him and his team. The Cowboys finished in the top eighth of stroke play and will move on to the next stage, match play. Chacarra finished his tournament at even par. After a poor start, he was five over through seven holes but got some back with three straight birdies on the eighth, ninth, and tenth holes. He finished the final round with a 72 on the par 70 course and tied for second with the other players who fell in the playoff. Brian Stark shot 1-over Monday to finish tied for 15th, a good finish for the Cowboy junior. The Cowboys finished in fifth place as a team in the stroke play stage, shooting a combined 21-over for the tournament. sports.ed@ocolly.com
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Nancy Black Tribune Content Agency Linda Black Horoscopes Today’s Birthday (06/01/22). Teamwork can accomplish miracles this year. Disciplined efforts advance your educational exploration. Reinforce supports for a structural or health challenge this summer, before autumn energizes your physical performance. Envisioning plans this winter leads to a fun social springtime. Together, you win. 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 — Household matters require attention. Make repairs, adjustments and upgrades. Prioritize safety. Clear space by giving unused things away. Beautification projects provide satisfying results. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — Communication, traffic and transportation could seem temporarily blocked or delayed. Patiently repeat. Persistence gets through. You’re making a good impression. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — Don’t try to force things. Income shortfalls or delays could frustrate. Consider all options. Postpone unnecessary expenses. Keep things simple. Focus on beauty. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 7 — Your privacy could get interrupted. Keep a flexible attitude to reduce stress or upset. Focus on love. Recharge with nature, beauty and music. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — You may feel sensitive today. Self doubts could repeat in your inner monologue. Take extra care of yourself. Get into dialogue with someone you trust. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — A collaborative project may not go as planned. Slow the action to address a barrier or challenge. Repeat the group mission like a mantra. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 7 — Keep your cool despite professional changes. An obstacle could delay things. Find another route. Abandon old fears. Focus on the heart of the matter. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — Slow to reassess the route, conditions and itinerary. Adjust to bypass a barrier. Resist impulsive moves. Carefully research and choose the best options. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — Manage shared accounts to resolve a financial challenge. Reduce overconsumption or waste. Balance the numbers for peace of mind. Your discipline is admirable and effective. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 7 — Negotiate and compromise around a disagreement or misunderstanding with your partner. Don’t get pushy. Listen more than you speak. Notice hidden beauty. Share it. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8 — Slow to assess the terrain. Don’t push into a brick wall. Avoid sketchy sections. Physical actions get results; direct moves strategically to advance. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7 — Fun and romance could get disrupted or postponed. Wait for better conditions to advance. Go for substance over symbolism. Listen to your heart.
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Courtesy Tribune News Service Disney+ has the first two episodes of “Obi-Wan Kenobi” available for streaming now.
'Obi-Wan Kenobi' series premiere review possibilities. The episode did a great job of showing us exactly where ObiWan’s mental state is following “Star Wars Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith” with the nightmares that he still has a decade later of his failure with his apprentice, Anakin Skywalker. Connor Gray As you get to see increasingly Staff Reporter more throughout the episode, Kenobi is clearly dealing with the mental block of The newest addition to the Star moving on after all the past trauma with Wars universe comes in the face of the Anakin as well as the end of the Jedi recently released limited series “ObiOrder. This mental block is only able Wan Kenobi.” The show follows former to be overcome when the responsibility Jedi Master Kenobi as we see what he arises to help old friend Bail Organa has been up to during the time between rescue Anakin’s daughter, Leia. episodes three and four of the Star Wars The addition of a young Leia saga, while also giving us a look at Organa, played by Vivien Lyra Blair, other familiar characters as well as new is a surprise to be sure, but a welcome faces. one. I feel like the young actress did The premiere of “Obi-Wan Keno- well at expressing the sassy, yet witty bi” for me was nothing spectacular, but nature that Carrie Fisher established it was an overall good episode that laid as the princess turned general in the a solid foundation for where the show main films. The live-action debuts of can go next and sets up some exciting the Inquisitors were also done great for
me and established a tension between Rupert Friend’s Grand Inquisitor and Moses Ingram’s Reva. In limited screen time, Friend portrays the Grand Inquisitor as a methodical and intimidating Jedi hunter, while Reva is much more impulsive and seems to have the mindset that she will do whatever needs to be done regardless of the costs and whether others agree with her. The Inquisitors should be an interesting and daunting foe for Kenobi, and possibly other surviving Jedi, to evade around. Another highlight of the episode for me, while brief, were the interactions between Joel Edgerton’s Uncle Owen and Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi. The disdain that Owen has for Kenobi, due to Anakin’s downfall as well as Owen trying to protect Anakin’s son, Luke, from the same fate, is evident. Obi-Wan has been spending the last decade keeping a distant eye on Luke to protect him and whenever
Kenobi provides the boy with a toy T-16 Skyhopper ship (which Luke uses in “Star Wars Episode 4: A New Hope) Owen confronts Kenobi in one of the best scenes of the episode that just punches you right in the heart. With good character moments and a lot of set up for future episodes, the series premiere of “Obi Wan Kenobi” leaves some to be desired, but I think that itch will quickly be scratched as the season continues. “Obi-Wan Kenobi” will continue to air on Disney+ for the next four weeks, but the first two episodes have already found their way to the streaming service. A definite recommendation for Star Wars fans, “Obi-Wan Kenobi” is worth a watch to see where the former Jedi Master’s journey takes us next.
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