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OSU survives DePaul, salvages Bahamas trip

17-point lead in the first round of the tournament to UCF.

The college freshman social experience

Kendall McGhee Staff Reporter

Ben Hutchens Assistant Sports Editor

The Cowboys dodged a bullet in the shape of a spherical 22-ounce ball.

With seven sec onds remaining in the consolation game of the Baha Mar Hoops Championship, DePaul forward Eral Penn lined up an open 3-pointer that would have given the Blue Demons the lead.

Penn’s shot missed, and OSU beat DePaul 82-78. Prior to the miss, Penn was 7-of-12 from the field and 3-of-4 from distance.

DePaul took a 73-72 lead with 3:23 remaining in the game, erasing an 18-point deficit OSU established in the midway through the first half. OSU blew a

OSU senior JohnMichael Wright retrieved Penn’s miss late in the game and made two free throws with five seconds remaining to help the Cowboys secure the win. Wright finished with 14 points.

Forward Kalib Boone opened the scor ing for the Cowboys at the free throw line and scored a team-high 17. He was efficient with his touches, converting seven of his 11 shots and knocking down all three free throws.

Senior OSU point guard Avery Anderson joined Boone as one of three Cowboys scoring in double figures. He scored 16 points and made seven free throws.

OSU moved to 3-2 and will head home to play Tulsa on Friday night in Gallagher-Iba Arena.

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There has been a rush of freshman for OSU’s 2022 fall semester. There will be multiple workloads, long essays and tire less nights of homework ahead for them. But how will the col lege students socially enjoy their school?

With being new on campus, some freshmen students find it harder than others to gain com munity with people, whether that comes from being on social media too much or simply not attending a school event.

Cross country carnage Aftermath of a national championship

Country Course. The hills will get you. And when the runners emptied their gas tanks at Sat urday’s NCAA Cross Country Championships, the damage will show.

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Natalie Cook sprinted past the finish line, stumbled and fell into a trainer’s arms.

Her legs were finished.

She understood the catch with OSU’s Greiner Family Cross

Collapsed athletes. Wobbly legs. Small puddles of puke and phlegm. Mucus dripping from an athlete’s nose.

Welcome to cross country. Even though she ran with home course advantage, Cook, an OSU freshman, wasn’t safe from the aftermath.

“A lot of people will go

out too fast and just die out,” she said. You’ll just start passing people toward the end.”

Full effort occurs at the national championships. Careers end. Seasons end. Goals can die or be achieved. A whole year’s worth of training condensed into 15-30 minutes. Thousands of fans converged in Stillwater to watch the NCAA Cross Country Cham pionships and the chaos that goes with it.

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OSU freshman Natalie Cook became the top freshman finisher at the NCAA Cross Country Championships. She finished seventh.

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Mike Boynton and Cowboys left the Bahamas with a third place finish at Baha Mar Hoops.

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Hundreds of OSU freshmen bond over OSU athletic events, particularly Cowboys football.

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Cowgirls drop tightly contested contest for first loss of season

A rough afternoon in all facets of the game for Oklahoma State ended in the Cowgirls’ first defeat of the season, a 59-56 loss against Kent State.

A back-and-forth affair for most of the after noon saw a 29-29 tie at the half, with both teams struggling to hit shots.

Despite making just five of its 18 shots in the third quarter, OSU grabbed a four-point lead head ing to the final quarter of play.

Early in the fourth, the Cowgirls took their largest lead of the night, 47-40, behind a Claire Chastain 3-pointer.

Kent State responded immediately. The Gold en Flashes made their next three shots, including an and-one and a 3-pointer, to take the lead 48-47.

“I think we missed shots and started losing our confidence,” said OSU coach Jacie Hoyt. “That gave them the momentum back, and with good teams like that, you’ve got to close the door on them, and we just didn’t.”

While Chastain put OSU ahead a point with just more than seven minutes remaining, a continu ation of the slugfest ensued. Neither team scored again until the 4:36 mark of the quarter.

Down the stretch, it was a battle between Kent State guard Katie Shumate and the Cowgirls’ de fense. After the less than five-minute timeout, Shu mate accounted for nine of the last 11 KSU points.

After trading some late free throws, OSU’s Taylen Collins evened the game at 53 with just less than 90 seconds to go. KSU missed a couple of shots out of a timeout, with the Gallagher-Iba crowd giving its loudest roar of the day.

On the other side, Lexy Keys drilled a go-

ahead 3-pointer with 44 seconds to go, and the Cow girls looked poised to escape with a victory.

After a Shumate jumper, the Flashes played straight-up defense despite the shot clock being turned off. Eventually, the ball reached Taylen Collins, who missed a layup but was fouled on the rebound.

Collins missed both foul shots to set up a game-winning layup from Corynne Hauser. OSU turned the ball over on its final possession, and Kent State celebrated its first victory over a power five opponent this season.

“We learned some tough lessons today,” Hoyt said. “I know, for sure, after talking to the team in the locker room, that they hate this feeling, and they’re going to make the changes that are neces sary moving forward.”

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The Cowgirls suffered their first loss on Sunday. Kent State won 59-56 in Gallagher-Iba Arena.

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Even Cook, the top freshman finisher, nearly fell from exhaustion after the race. A pair of trainers held her upright. That’s the nature of cross country.

“Man, cross country is tough,” OSU’s Isai Rodri guez said. “Mentally, you really gotta be tough. It just really tests you and your will to win. Honestly, that’s a challenge and a great experience. I’m grateful for the opportunity.”

It’s nothing new, either. That’s the way the sport is. In the 2021 NCAA Championships, Oregon’s Cooper Teare wobbled near the finish line. His legs gave up. He tried to run again but couldn’t. Train ers offered assistance but he declined. It would’ve resulted in a disqualifica tion. So, he crawled to the finished line. That’s what it takes.

So that’s why the finish line Saturday looked like an accident scene.

Trainers grabbed runner’s arms and dragged the bod ies across the grass to get them out of a clear path. No one wants a pileup of collapsed runners. Several runners hit the grass and lied there for minutes. Some tried to walk but put their hands on knees and leaned over.

Oh, and the athletes ran some more after the race. A cool-down jog.

OSU’s Alex Maier runs about 120 miles a week. He still felt the ef fects on Saturday. Last man standing wins.

“It’s no secret,” he said. “This is probably one of the hardest courses in the NCAA. It’s a war of attrition out there. That’s what our coach was saying out there. There’s really no room for error.”

OSU’s Isai Rodriguez closed out his college cross country career with an 8th place finish at the 2022 NCAA Championships.

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Teach Orange initiative shows impact on education

Kennedy Thomason Staff Reporter

Oklahoma teachers were cel ebrated for their effect on education with an on-field recognition during the Oklahoma State vs. Iowa State football game.

OSU’s College of Education and Human Sciences and the Office of Educator Support chose 10 teachers to celebrate. They received tickets to the game, a Teach Orange T-shirt and $500 for their classroom. The teachers were also acknowledged during a pregame pep rally at the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center.

Shelbie Witte, the senior direc tor of teacher education and head of the School of Teaching, Learning and Educational Sciences at OSU, said that her team was encouraged by the almost 200 entries.

“We had a range of entries from first-year teachers to veteran teachers of more than 20 years, all with a similar message,” Witte said. “Their ‘why’ for teaching goes beyond simply educating students in the classroom. For most, it is a hope that they will shape the lives of children in meaningful ways that will be carried on for a lifetime.”

Their passion for teaching across Oklahoma is clear. OSU graduates and applicants from other universities shared their love of teaching, which led to the 10 educators honored at the football game.

“The on-field recognition may have highlighted just 10 of us, but I feel we were acting as representatives of the profession,” said Tammy Bright-Wig gins, sixth and seventh grade reading specialist for Stillwater Public Schools. “The diverse group seemed to represent many areas of the state, various sub jects taught and years of experience.”

Julissa Soto, second grade teacher for Crooked Oak Public Schools, shared the same sentiment.

“I stood on that field for every educator in this country because we do what we do every day because of the care and love we have for the chil

dren in our communities,” Soto said.

“The recognition by the college was a thoughtful act.”

Nikki Longan, a kindergarten teacher for Perkins-Tryon Elementary, said it was impactful to be acknowl edged for her work.

“It is not always easy and not al ways appreciated, but I would not trade it for anything,” Longan said.

Jon Pedersen, dean of the Col lege of Education and Human Sciences, congratulated the teachers on Nov. 12 and expressed his gratitude for teachers across Oklahoma.

“We are honored to recognize some of our state’s best teachers in a small way through this ceremony and the Teach Orange initiative,” Pedersen said. “We are immensely proud of the teachers in our communities and all

they do for our children, youth and families in Oklahoma.”

Teach Orange Honorees

● Wes Ankrom, 8th grade Sci ence, Yukon Middle School, Yukon Public Schools

● Tammy Bright-Wiggins, 6th7th grade, Reading Specialist, Stillwa ter Middle School, Stillwater Public Schools

● Callie Duncan, 9th-12th grade Math, Glencoe High School, Glencoe Public Schools

● Chase Ferguson, 7th-12th grade, Agricultural Education, Shaw nee Public Schools

● Mickala Gorrell, 7th-11th grade English, Covington-Douglas Pub lic Schools

● Rachel Lewelling, K-5 Physical Education, Cedar Ridge Elementary,

Union Public Schools

● Nicole Longan, Kindergarten, Perkins-Tryon Elementary, PerkinsTryon Public Schools

● Kristina Morris, 5th grade, Pat Henry Elementary, Lawton Public Schools

● Julissa Soto, 2nd grade, Cen tral Oak Elementary, Crooked Oak Public Schools

● Elizabeth Ziegler, 10th-12th grade, Theater/Drama, Stillwater High School

For more information about the College of Education and Human Sci ences or the Office of Educator Sup port’s resources, visit their websites.

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Jon Pedersen, dean of the OSU College of Education and Human Sciences, stands on the field of Boone Pickens Stadium with Teach Orange honorees, along with Shelbie Witte.

Freshman...

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Parents of these students have also showed some concern about this issue. On Facebook, a group called “Oklahoma State Parents” voiced opinions or issues with the campus and one of them was because their child or “Poke” wasn’t making any friends.

You might ask: “Why aren’t some of these students making friends?”. Well, freshmen said that they’re just shy and want to be seclud ed to themselves or that they’re afraid of rejection.

“It’s kind of hard to make friends here,” freshman Wyatt Phil lips said. “Some people are secluded they like it to themselves, so they don’t want to get out and go.”

For others, it’s the nature of the unknown.

“Honestly, I say it’s fear,” said Jade Macias, a freshman majoring in

computer science. “That little twing of social anxiety that everybody has”.

Though some students aren’t making friends, there are numerous ways that they can get out of their shell. OSU has a variety of events that take place on the campus with sport ing events, an assortment of clubs and different regular school events.

The Student Union Activities Board sponsors events for the univer sity on a regular basis such as “Socks and Pops” and spirit walks that hap pen on campus. However, Phillips said that there are many events but the amount of freshman that attend these are at a low.

Although there are many events that happen, it all must start with the person to come out of their comfort zone and take initiative to be social with the people that are around them.

“Just make conversation; it could be the simplest thing(because) they have no one else to talk to,” Macias said.

Jaiden Daughty OSU freshmen are dealing with making friends and adjusting to student life in Stillwater.

Lifestyle

Review: ‘The Menu’ entertains with appetizing plot twists

Jaycee Hampton Staff Reporter

Are you willing to give your life for a gour met restaurant experience?

Last Thursday, “The Menu” was released in theaters across the globe. Starring an elite cast, Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy and Nicholas Hoult gave everything they had for this film.

“The Menu” debuted with $15.2 million in its opening weekend worldwide. This has been the biggest weekend for Searchlight Pictures since its movie, “Slumdog Millionaire” (2008). Mark My lod’s “The Menu” is one of the better films released in 2022.

This film is a dark comedy that follows Tyler (Hoult) and Margot (Taylor-Joy) as they boat to an exclusive restaurant called Hawthrone, owned by celebrity chef, Julian Slowik. The restaurant is lo cated on a private island, owned by one of Slowik’s wealthy ‘angel investors.’

Upon their arrival, the restaurant captain, Elsa, gives the couple a tour. As Tyler grows even more eager to try the food, as he is a known “food ie” and fan of Slowik, Margot grows increasingly uncomfortable. Slowik and Elsa take notice of this and begin to question the pair.

The trailer reveals little about the film, and the plot was original and unpredictable. This film is not necessarily horror, but it is intense. There were ideas and theories that presented themselves about what was going on throughout the film the entire time, but in the end, it was a completely different ending than originally expected walking into the movie theater.

During the film, Slowik reveals each guest invited to Hawthorne that night was chosen for rea sons because of his frustration, resentment toward the wealthy and his search for perfection. All of them were meant to be there, except one.

Hoult gave the most intense, unsettling perfor mance. Unbeknownst to the protagonist, Margot was never Tyler’s initial date to the restaurant. See ing the background information about his character unfold was shocking and riveting.

Taylor-Joy was as stunning as always, and it was no surprise that she and Fiennes delivered an iconic performance. They made a great duo throughout certain scenes in the film, using each other’s talents to their advantage.

Fiennes was able to perfectly portray frustra tion with his craft and his dying need for perfec tion. His resentment toward the wealthy and their inability to appreciate another person’s hard work was a major theme throughout the film. His char acter brought many surprises to the evening, and it was interesting to see someone become so lost in their craft.

There were many details that could have been explored more. There was plenty of background

information that would have contributed greatly to the film. Despite the lack of significant detail behind certain characters, it is still an exceptionally well-made film.

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Ralph Fiennes stars as Chef Julian Slowick in “The Menu.” The film released last Thursday and already became a box office hit.

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Today’s Birthday (11/23/22). You’re especially lucky in love this year. Create your masterpiece with steady efforts. Private insights and revelations this autumn lead to winter changes with your health and work. Romance and fun blossom next spring, before summer’s quiet, reflective phase. Fun and laughter lightens your spirit.

To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most chal lenging.

Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is an 8 — Educational opportunities arise after tonight’s Sagittarius New Moon. The next two-week phase favors study, investigation and exploration. Consider new perspectives. Make connections and discoveries.

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Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9 — Enjoy yourself. Stir up some romance. The New Moon begins a two-week family, fun and passion phase. Get creative. It’s all for love.

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Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 9 — Begin a lucrative New Moon phase. Discover fresh markets and rising prosperity. Strengthen financial foundations for growth. Rake in and preserve a healthy harvest.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 9 — Pursue personal dreams. Expand talents, capacities and skills over two weeks, with the New Moon in your sign. Grow and develop. Shine your light. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 7 — Dreams seem within reach. Enjoy a two-week creative, imaginative and organizational phase. Insights, break throughs and revelations sparkle in the dark of tonight’s New Moon. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8 — Connect for shared support, fun and appreciation. This Sagittarius New Moon phase benefits team efforts. Grow through friendships, social networks and community participation. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — This New Moon illuminates professional opportunities. Develop interesting projects over the next two weeks. Pursue exciting possibilities. Your career, status and influence rise.

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