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The importance of remembering American history

Teyte Holcomb News Editor On June 19, 1865, the history of America would forever be changed. Juneteenth is a national holiday recognizing and marking the end of slavery in the United States. Even though the Emancipation Proclamation was put into effect in 1863, it could not be implemented in states still under Confederate control. After Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas, more than 250,000 enslaved black people were officially free by executive degree. This day became known as “Juneteenth,” and the name was coined by the newly freed people of

Texas. The post-emancipation period, known as Reconstruction, lasted between 1865 and 1877 and it marked a time in the United States of great change and progression. Previously enslaved people were now considered legal U.S. citizens, and many seeked to reunite with their families and start a new life of their own. Juneteenth marks the nation’s “second Independence Day” and even though the holiday is a marker in history, it largely goes unnoticed to most Americans. In recent years, Juneteenth celebrations have erupted, including in Stillwater. In a press release from the City of Stillwater, a Juneteenth celebration will be held on June 18 at Southern Woods Park from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The event will include performances by The Hebrew Messengers,

Resse Da’Prophet Brown and many more. The event is planned throughout the year and seeks to encourage unity and healing in the Stillwater community. OSU Vice President of Student Affairs, Doug Hallenbeck, said he is excited and happy to see the university closed in commemoration of the national holiday. He said he hopes OSU students, faculty and staff will engage in the Juneteenth celebrations happening in Stillwater. Juneteenth marked a pivotal point in American history, and the celebrations associated with the holiday are a reminder of the progression and change the country has gone through. For more information on the history and legacy of Juneteenth, visit juneteenth.com.

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Your call

Abby Cage

With the rise in football analytics, the act of punting or going for it on fourth down becomes a major debate among football fans.

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two in the 34-28 overtime loss to division rival Kansas City last December. Debate ensued for days after the Thursday night game whether Gabriel Trevino Staley and his stance on Sports Editor analytics which motivated the decisions to go for Brandon Staley many risky fourth downs made headlines and cre- instead of attempting ated chatter all around field goals was even corthe sport of football. rect, or if he was putting Staley, the firsttoo much thought into year Los Angeles Char- the numbers. gers coach, opted to “I don’t think that attempt five fourth down any decision that I made tries, only succeeding on was a gamble,” Staley

said. “We felt like it was an advantageous situation for us. That’s why we did it. If we didn’t feel like that was the case, then we would have kicked a field goal or we would have punted. That’s the way that we’re going to do things around here. I know that our team embraces that mindset. We’re going to continue to do it every game we play moving forward.” See Your call on 2

Countdown to kickoff: Shaun Lewis Braden Bush Staff Reporter Cowboy football is only 11 weeks away from its season opener against Central Michigan on Sept. 1. In honor of being 11 weeks out from football, The O’Colly sat down with a prominent No. 11 from OSU history, Shaun Lewis (Linebacker; 2010-13). Culture of 2011 The 2011 season, Lewis’ sophomore year, is still the Cowboys’ only Big 12 football championship season. He says the culture of that team is what allowed it be so special. Lewis: “It was a culture that demanded excellence. You had All-Americans on the team, you had Hall of Fame coaches on the team, you had just a collective conscience of brilliant minds and talented athletes and hard-work-

ing athletes. You didn’t want to be the weakest link or the reason why we didn’t have the success we later established and had. It was crazy, man. The level of accountability within that group was something that didn’t need to be talked about because it was expected and understood between teammates, coaches and everyone, so it was special.” Turnover machine In three of Lewis’ four years in Stillwater, the OSU defense finished the season top five in the country in the turnovers forced statistic, including a nation-best 3.4 turnovers forced per game mark in 2011. Lewis said it was just second nature. Lewis: “It was a mindset. We practiced turnovers so much that you didn’t think about it in the game. As far as what made (those seasons) special is just it was understood that when there was an opportunity to swipe at a ball or to get a pass breakup, in-

tercept a pass – you know, we want to play offense on defense. So we wanted the ball in our hands when we were on defense. So that’s the biggest thing, the mindset was just established, the repetition was beat into us at practice in a good way.” Most memorable game The 2010 Bedlam game was for the Big 12 South Division title and a spot in the conference championship game. OU went on to win, 47-41, in an all-time classic. Lewis had two interceptions (one for a touchdown). Lewis: “That entire game was just kinda ‘Welcome to the Big 12’ for me, because I was a freshman and that was my second pick that game and I had like (12) tackles. That entire game was like, ‘Wow, I can’t believe this is happening.’

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Linebacker Shaun Lewis (right, pictured in the 2013 Heart of Dallas Bowl) reflects on his time at Oklahoma State. Eleven weeks remain until OSU’s 2022 season opener against Central Michigan.

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sports Your call... Continued from 1 On the other side of the spectrum, some coaches receive backlash on not acting aggressively past the 50 yard-line and not caring for analytics, deciding to punt when out of field goal range. No matter the coaching philosophy or game context, in a vacuum, should analytics be trusted while making a decision on whether to go for fourth downs. The numbers Before getting into two real life examples, the background must be explained. The only statistic needed before diving into both is “Drive Success Rate” (DSR). DSR is simply the percentage rate of total series an offense gains a first down or scores points. For example, the 2021 Green Bay Packers had a 77.3% DSR, meaning 77.3% of the time, the Packers got a first down or scored points. For the basis of the analytical breakdown, we can use DRS to estimate the odds of the Packers scoring a touchdown on a drive starting from the 25 yard-line after a touchback on a kickoff — which would be 26.2%. Scenario No. 1 Halfway through the second quarter in an early October game, Oklahoma State stood on the 44 yard-line in Baylor territory. With a 4th-and-1 incoming, coach Mike Gundy had a decision to make. Gundy has invested in analytic systems for his team but decides to go with his gut on big decisions. However, with

analytics, we can see the odds of the outcome of the fourth down attempt before it happens. OSU’s drive success rate at the point in the season was 64.4%, and were two for three on fourth down attempts thus far into the season. DRS predicted the Cowboys had a 17.2% chance to score a touchdown from that spot on the field if the fourth down try was successful, and a 41.7% chance to get into field goal range if triumphant. On the other hand, if OSU had tried but failed to move the chains on fourth down, if Baylor took over from the 44, the Bears’ DRS at that point in the season (86.2%) would predict Baylor to have a 47.6% chance to score a touchdown and a 74.3% to get into field goal range. If Gundy chose to punt instead, and pin the Bears within the 10 yard line, Baylor’s chances of scoring a touchdown would fall to 35.6% to score a touchdown and 55.2% to get into field goal range. Scenario No. 2: In a similar situation to OSU’s, one of the five aforementioned fourth down attempts Staley and the Chargers attempted against the Chiefs, a 4thand-1 halfway through the second quarter from the Kansas City 33 yard-line, awaits. At the time, the Chargers offense held the second highest DSR in the NFL, with a 77.5% success rate. Los Angeles also converted on over 60-percent of their fourth down attempts. The math would show the Chargers to have a 36% chance to score a touchdown if they convert and a 60% to get into field goal range. If they fail, the Chiefs would take control of the ball, and with

its league leading 79% DSR, would have a 30.8% chance to score a touchdown and a 62.4% chance to get into field goal range. The outcomes Whether either coach knew the odds, the decisions made were heavily influenced by the score. OSU led Baylor 7-0 at the time of the fourth down call, where Gundy decided to send his punt team onto the field in an attempt to setback the Bears offense. With a low touchdown chance if the offense gained the yardage and an opportunity to lower Baylor’s scoring odds, the statistics can be concluded to back up Gundy’s decision to punt the ball. The Chargers trailed the Chiefs 10-7 before their fourth down. Instead of kicking a field goal to tie the game, Staley chose to be aggressive with a high chance at scoring a touchdown if successful, and a turnover would not lower the Chiefs odds at points by much. His gamble paid off, as after earning a new set of downs, five plays later the Chargers found the endzone to take the lead. New analytics are slowly engraving themselves and finding a part in football, a sport that’s been around for over a century. While some coaches are early adopters and some are hesitant, the numbers are mostly meant to assist coaches make decisions, not make conclusions. But if you had to put on a headset on the sideline, with a key choice awaiting, would you trust analytics, or come to verdicts the way football coaches have for decades, ones based on instinct? That’s your call. Abby Cage

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Ice cream frenzy OSU students rate favorite flavors Peyton Little Staff Reporter Summer vacation and ice cream. Two things that go hand and hand. With the weather heating up during the harsh summer temperatures, nothing beats having a frozen treat like ice cream to help fight off the heat. But what exactly is the best ice cream? With so many different flavors and options to choose from, it can be overwhelming in deciding what to pick. Lactose intolerant people beware, as here is a list of the top five most popular ice cream flavors as voted on by Oklahoma State students and social media. No. 5 Rocky Road This blend of chocolate, almonds and marshmallows makes rocky road the “Swiss Army Knife” of ice creams. There is something here for everyone inside this classic flavor, but those with a nut allergy may find themselves on the outside looking in. It is a staple of ice cream flavors, and more often than not if a place serves ice cream, a scoop of rocky road can be found. No. 4 Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Want dessert but can’t decide between a cookie or ice cream? Try both. Chocolate chip cookie dough takes plain vanilla ice cream and jam packs it with chocolate chips and cookie dough. It creates a strong flavor that many people with a sweet tooth can get

behind. Eating this ice cream is practically eating cookie dough straight out of the bowl, except this time it is absolutely encouraged. No. 3 Chocolate This is about as vanilla as it gets… but it’s chocolate. Chocolate ice cream is exactly what it sounds like. It is ice cream that tastes like chocolate. It is so simple, yet there is a reason that it works so well. Chocolate ice cream can be used as a perfect base for other flavors, like rocky road, but as shown by its popularity, it knows how to stand on its own. The creaminess of the chocolate combined with well… ice cream is an obvious pairing for a summertime classic. No. 2 Mint Chocolate Chip Most people do not think about mint when thinking about ice cream, but mint chocolate chip changed the game. While chocolate chip cookie dough is geared toward those with a strong sweet tooth, mint chocolate chip caters to those wanting something sweet, yet not overbearing. It is a more sophisticated type of ice cream, and the cool mint flavor of the ice cream with the dark chocolate chips inside of it merge together to create a unique but tasty ice cream experience. No. 1 Cookies and Cream Cookies and cream won the vote by a landslide. Almost doubling the number of votes that Mint Chocolate Chip received. Cookies and Cream takes cookies, specifically those that are like Oreos, and blends them into vanilla ice cream. Similar to chocolate chip cookie dough, this ice cream has a rich, but delectable

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flavor. The cookies in the ice cream work, and the cream found inside of the cookies helps to add a smoother and sweeter flavor to the vanilla ice cream. Overall, it is a classic combo that cannot be beaten. Honorable Mentions: Taking a step back and viewing the results, there were quite a few surprises shown in the numbers. Classic flavors like vanilla and strawberry hardly got any love, while chocolate on the other hand saw many votes in its favor. A combination of the two cookie flavors, chocolate chip cookie dough and cookies and cream, known as cookie two step received a handful of votes. This flavor takes the

richness found in both kinds of ice cream and cranks it up to 11. Sherbet got a little bit of love, as rainbow sherbet and orange sherbet received the same number of votes. These flavors shake up the typical chocolate and vanilla flavors found and offer a much fruitier flavor for those wanting something different. A great choice for a hot summer day. For those of you looking for something a bit nuttier, pistachio ice cream received a vote. This green frozen treat contains pistachio nuts inside of the ice cream, and it creates an interesting clash of salty and sweet into one bite. Finally, a surprise contender for fifth place was cof-

fee. It is exactly what it sounds like similarly to chocolate and vanilla. Coffee is coffee flavored ice cream, and it was just two votes shy of cracking into the top five. There were so many more honorable mentions that could have been discussed, which just goes to show there is a wide selection of flavors to choose from when it comes to ice cream. Whether it be something extremely sweet like chocolate chip cookie dough, something a bit on the tamer side as in mint chocolate chip or even fruity like rainbow sherbet, there is an ice cream that fits everyone’s different tastes out there to try. entertainment.ed@ocolly.com

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Pro-life activist scales tallest building in Oklahoma Mallory Pool Staff Reporter

A man who calls himself the “Pro-Life Spiderman” free soloed the Devon Tower, the tallest building in the state, in downtown Oklahoma City on Tuesday morning. Maison Des Champs, a 23-year-old finance student at the University of Nevada claims that he climbs buildings to bring attention to pro-life issues. Having recently scaled the New York Times building and San Francisco’s Salesforce Tower, Des Champs has now been arrested on two counts of trespassing and one count of resisting a police investigation in the last month and a half. Des Champs reached the top of the building around 9:40 a.m. on Tuesday at which moment the winds were recorded to be blowing between 35-40 mph at that height. He managed to free climb all 50 floors and 844 feet of the building with no gear, only using climbing chalk. Police waited at the top to arrest him. He faces a trespassing charge but was released from jail on Tuesday at 5 p.m. Authorities cleared the downtown area around the Devon Tower and blocked off surrounding roads for everyone’s safety in OKC. Des Champs also had someone filming the climb using a drone and police apprehended the drone operator as well. Des Champs has been rock climbing and free soloing since he was 16 and is originally from Hartland, Michigan. He told news sources that this specific climb was to help a pregnant woman who wanted an abortion and to raise awareness and enough money for her to have her baby. It is unclear as to if the money was raised or if Des Champs plans to climb again. Via Google Images

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A man climbed the Devon Tower in downtown Oklahoma City to protest abortion and raise money for a woman seeking to have an abortion.

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Nancy Black Tribune Content Agency Linda Black Horoscopes Today’s Birthday (06/17/22). Grow with help from friends this year. Advance educational explorations with steady actions. Make summer changes for work and health that energize your physical performance this autumn. Reflect, review and imagine this winter. Plan exciting social events for next spring. Community efforts win big prizes. 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 — Friends can be a big help. Share support with a challenge and deepen bonds. Action gets satisfying results. Pull together. Others give you a boost. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — Provide leadership to navigate a professional change. Clean messes and organize files. Quick action gets satisfying results. Draw upon hidden resources. Forge ahead. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — Stick to familiar routes and routines. Move quickly to maintain your advantage. Your investigation reveals hidden truths. Don’t react without thinking. Respond after study. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 7 — Changes necessitate budget revision. Discuss logistics, coordinate tasks and collaborate with your partner. Don’t forget an important job. Confirm intuition with data. Coordinate together. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — Navigate a challenging situation with help from a partner. Support each other to weather a surprise. Quick action gets results. Get farther, faster together. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 9 — Raise the level of your physical performance. Practice basic moves before getting more complicated. Do the homework. Learn from experts. You’re growing stronger. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is an 8 — Celebrate with dear people. Relax and have fun together. Don’t forget a necessary chore. Enjoy creativity, beauty, children and pets. Take action for love. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — Discuss domestic matters with housemates and family. Adapt with a change. Clean messes and coordinate solutions. Produce amazing results with soap, water and elbow grease. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 9 — You’re especially clever. Communicate your way around an unexpected challenge. Listen to all considerations. Anticipate changes. Monitor the news. Write, edit and publish. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 9 — Wheel and deal. Strike up an excellent bargain. Buy, sell and barter. Get terms in writing. Stick to practical financial priorities. Confirm intentions with cash. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — Wear your power and confidence like a magic cloak. A new style or haircut polishes your presentation. Pamper yourself. Dress for the role you want. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7 — Meditate on a puzzle privately. It’s not a good time to gamble. Don’t worry about money or spend much either. Focus to beat a deadline.

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Roe forward Cowgirl distance runners reflect on season, look forward to fall Rowdy Baribeau Staff Reporter Where can her success go from there for a girl who already won a national championship during her time at OSU? OSU track and field coach Dave Smith called Taylor Roe one of the most successful track and field athletes in OSU history. Finishes of fifth, fourth, third, second and first in six years have solidified her status as. Despite Roe’s individual success, she has bigger aspirations than just an individual national title. “We have an opportunity this fall to do something together as a team,” Roe, who finished third in the 5,000 meter race last week at the NCAA Championships, said. “That’s the new step. That’s the bar. Okay, I’ve been able to do it, but how do I get everyone else around me to do it too. So I think that’s the next step is leaving an impact on the program, making our program rise, not do it so individually.” The championship window for OSU women’s track and field is open. OSU had three women earn First-Team All-American honors this year: Gabija Galvydyte (800 meters ), Gabby Hentemann (10,000m) and Roe (5000m), who will all be returning for next year. Next season, OSU will host the NCAA Cross Country Championships in November. Between a group of returning All-Americans, a strong recruiting class and being a championship host, Smith said he sees no reason his girls can’t be national champions this fall. “You put those returners with those newcomers together, I think we’ve got an incredible chance to win it,” Smith said. “For me, my goal is we’re all in on winning this championship. We haven’t had a top-four finish in OSU history on the women’s team. And you know, I would love to skip over fourth,

Courtesy OSU Athletics Taylor Roe finished third in the women’s 5,000 meter final at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships last week in Eugene, Oregon.

third and second and go right to first. That’s kind of my goal.” As for Roe, she said she sees a recipe boiling for success as well. No team has ever won a cross country title on their home course. Roe feels as if the team returning is good enough to win a title, but even more so that they have an advantage. “For us to even be hosting, I think it’s so exciting,” Roe said. “The team that we’re gonna have this year, I mean, it’s looking fairly promising. Obviously, we have to go put in some work, but that’s really promising. Being able to host, I mean, we do workouts out there every single week, so we’re gonna know the course pretty well, so I’m just excited for that.” The best teams in college sports follow a common theme in how they get better year in and year out: stacking talent. Smith stated that he believes OSU signed the best recruiting class in women’s track and cross country out of high school this year. Natalie Cook, the Gatorade National Girls Runner of the Year, headlines the incoming class. While it’s an adjustment for younger athletes to make an instant impact at their new university, Smith sees a scenario where she

can make an impact solely because of how her numbers compared to college and pro athletes at the high school level. “She has already run at not only an elite high school level, she’s in the elite collegiate level,” Smith said. “She’s even flirting with the elite, pro-level and where she’s done her 5,000 meter. But, in women’s cross country more than men’s, because women run a 5k in high school and they’re moving to 6k in college, they can have an impact much more often, much more quickly. We are certainly hopeful that she could come in and have an impact right away. There’s probably five or six of our signees that could impact our top five and if any of them do, we’re going to be really, really good.” For one of the top athletes at the college level, Roe looks forward to the opportunity of working with Cook. Roe has already spoken to some members of the recruiting class, but mostly Cook. “I’ve talked to a few of them, but I’ve definitely talked with Natalie quite a bit,” Roe said. “I’m so excited to work with her, It’s going to be so fun. It’ll definitely be nice that I’ll be pushed in practice.” sports.ed@ocolly.com

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in the air and the ball is coming my way. It was like, ‘Oh!’ It was such a surprise. The thing that I remember most is just, ‘Alright, let me try to get some type of return yardage from this.’ Unfortunately, I didn’t go too far.” Nov. 18, 2011 A tragic day for the OSU community. The evening before, four people associated with the women’s basketball program were killed in a plane crash – coach Kurt Budke, assistant coach Miranda Serna and Olin and Paula Branstetter. Hours later, the football team was playing a game while still processing the events within the OSU family. Iowa State gave OSU (12-1) its lone blemish of the season, 37-31, in two overtimes. Lewis: “It was a fog, man. It didn’t seem like we were supposed to be out there playing. But it was one of those nights where nothing went our way. Even when the momentum was slightly shifting in our favor, it would swing back the other way in a dramatic way. So, it was just one of those nights where I don’t think we were in the right mental space to play. It’s kinda like going to a funeral before playing in a game, it’s not the best sequence of events. So it was just one of those things that we just had to go out there and play to the best of our abilities. And certain things didn’t go our way, which is life, but it was just one of those events that you wish you could have just went without.”

“That was probably my most memorable game just because of the productivity. I felt like they were just coming at the freshman, and I got to step up. It was definitely one of the most memorable games. I think I played a few other games where I was just as high on the productivity scale, but for some reason that one stuck out a little bit more.” The interception Everyone has seen the highlight. OU quarterback Landry Jones rolling to the sideline during the 2010 Bedlam game. Jones throws the ball away to the sideline to end the play. But Brodrick Brown had other plans, soaring out of bounds and batting the ball back in bounds into the hands of an unsuspecting Lewis for the pick. “In my mind, it was one of those things that didn’t seem real until after you watch it. And even after you watch it, you kinda go into a trance when certain things happen on the field. I remember vividly Landry Jones rolling out to the sideline for a sprint out; we practiced that a million times. The way it ended up happening – never would have played out in my mind. So when it happened, I was just as shocked as everyone else was. You kinda lose sense of like what’s going on when you see something like that happen. Because I followed the ball out of bounds, and then I looked and Brodrick is sports.ed@ocolly.com

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Peyton Little Staff Reporter Alex Maier waited for this opportunity since he arrived at Oklahoma State. Last Wednesday, he made it count. The Oklahoma State track and field squads collected four First-Team All-American honors Eugene, Oregon, at NCAA Track and Field Outdoor Championships last weekend. Maier, a Cowboy distance runner, led the men with a runner-up finish in the 10K. Maier has been a driving force for the Oklahoma State

track and field distance team throughout the season. After a strong cross country and indoor season, Maier was ready to go prove everyone wrong come June. On the first day of competition, two teammates hit the track before Maier. Earlier in the day, Ryan Schoppe got placed sixth in his 1,500 meter semifinal run to send him to finals, and graduate student Ryan Smeeton finished fifth in the 3,000 meter steeplechase and advanced to finals. The stage was set. Maier was the last one up for the Cowboys on Wednesday. He was the first one to run in a final event, and his results could make or break the momentum going into the rest of the meet. “I remember talking with Dave (Smith) before, and it’s all you can really do is give luck a

chance to happen,” Maier said. “You almost have to let go of the exact outcome and just focus on being present in the moment. Not getting too anxious, getting too tense, just staying relaxed, and trusting yourself.” Maier stayed true to his mentality. He finished runner-up in the 10,000 final in 28:12.68, a personal best. His feat in Eugene made Maier the seventh Cowboy ever to secure First-Team All-American status in the 10k. “It felt like kind of a long time coming honestly,” Maier said. “I just remember after my finish a lot of people were like ‘Oh are you surprised? Are you shocked?’ Not to be arrogant but honestly, the answer was no. All you can really do is control the factors you can control and just go in with your best attitude and effort so I was really

happy that things finally turned out the right way this time.” Coach Dave Smith gave a testament to all the work that Maier has put in leading up to his great feat during nationals. “Alex is a blue collar, hardworking, grinding type athlete that doesn’t get a lot of recognition or appreciation,” Smith said. “He’s been quietly building his resume over the last few years to this point. He’s not done improving. He’s not done improving. He’s going to be better than he was, but it wasn’t a shock to me.” The celebration did not stop there for OSU. Smeeton finished his career at Oklahoma State as a three-time AllAmerican in Steeplechase by breaking the school record by 6 seconds and finishing fourth. The 10k success did not stop with Maier, as Cowgirl ju-

nior Gabby Hentemann placed sixth in the 10k to earn FirstTeam All-American status. Lastly, Gabija Galvydyte was the last member of the posse to obtain First-Team AllAmerican status for the Cowgirls.. Her third-place finish in the 800 marked a personal best for the Galvydyte and made her third all-time for Cowgirl 800 meter times. “A really good year for both men’s and women’s programs,” Smith said. “I think combined with all six sports we had five top 20 finishes. I think people don’t understand that that’s pretty rare across the NCAA to have five top 20s in six sports, but we’re able to do that. A great year all-around.”

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Courtesy OSU Athletics Alex Maier finished runner-up in the 10K race at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships last week in Eugene, Oregon.

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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Mallory Pool OSU alumni grandparents had to opportunity to bring their grandchildren to participate in OSU’s annual Grandparent University.

OSU Alumni Association hosts Grandparent University on campus “As a land-grant university, I think it’s vital to show these kids, who might not otherwise come to Stillwater, Mallory Pool what OSU is about and what we have Staff Reporter to offer,” an assistant director for the Alumni Association told The O’Colly Thursday. Kids can study bugs, watch sciThe Oklahoma State University ence experiments and so much more. Alumni Association held its annual Some major options include agribusiGrandparent University on campus this ness, architectural engineering, chemweek. Alumni from all over the country istry FUNdamentals, broadcasting and were able to bring their grandchildren molecular world building. to a three-day mini university experiThe first session took place June ence in Stillwater. 15-17 and session two will be June 22Kids ages 7-13 can pick a major, 24. Registration is every March for the take classes for the chosen major and upcoming summer and any grandparent “graduate” from university three days who is an alumni of OSU can sign them later. In addition to the classroom, atand their grandchild up. tendees also get to swim at the Colvin A graduate assistant working for Recreation Center, have a movie night the Alumni Association said that it is a and attend a Carnival put on by Legacy great way to showcase campus and it’s Village of Stillwater. a great way for legacies to get involved

at a young age. The goal of the program is to bridge the generational gap between those who went to OSU roughly 50 years ago and children who are growing up in today’s age. Not only is it a great way to grow closer to your family members, Grandparent University is also a way to present the campus to potential future cowboys. A graduate assistant said this is important because kids that age, and even older than that, really don’t have an opportunity to see and tour campus until they’re prospective students their junior or senior year of high school. By having this program, OSU has been able to make younger kids more excited about coming to OSU and gives them a way to see and immerse themselves in the OSU culture. This year has been a record turnout for the Alumni Association. The

registration numbers were the highest they’ve been in the 20 years the event has been held. On Thursday, attendees all got together on Library Lawn for a group photo taken by Genesee Photo Systems in Stillwater and attended an opening session in the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center, the building that houses the Alumni Association on campus, before heading to their classes of the day. At the end of the event, students will graduate, receive a diploma and even meet Pistol Pete who will make an appearance at both sessions. Professors at OSU teach the classes provided to the kids, and OSU students can volunteer as major hosts to assist the association in any way needed.

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