Friday, May 24, 2024

Friday, May 24, 2024

OSU’s Kajuru, Komar advance to doubles quarterfinals of NCAA Tournament play

Komar and Kajuru took the first set 7-5 but lost the second 6-4, taking the match to the tiebreaker.

“It’s pretty exciting,” Komar said.

No. 3 Oklahoma State’s doubles success continues to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Doubles Championships as Anastasiya Komar and Ange Oby Kajuru defeated the No. 44 University of California Santa Barbara duo, Kira Reuter and Amelia Honer.

“I’m not gonna lie, it was a tough match today, but we feel pretty confident about tomorrow.”

The Cowgirls locked in and the fans cheered them to a 10-6 tiebreaker victory. Komar said it doesn’t make the duo nervous because they are used to tiebreaker points.

OSU’s nursing program adding 300 students

A class of 26 nursing students sat inside the Nancy Randolph Davis building taking their final exam for the semester.

This is the program’s only group of students this year, because the program began in fall 2023. This is set to change in the coming years. OSU’s Director of Nursing Alana Cluck said President Dr. Kayse Shrum wants the program to grow.

“With this being one of the president’s priorities, they’ve really been telling us to get what we need,” Cluck said. “That they are gonna support us and make sure we provide an exceptional education opportunity.”

The program has than 300 incoming freshmen who have signed up for orientation and enrollment, the largest amount of any degree

at OSU. Even with those students two years away, the program has 88 enrolled for fall 2024. The one room they have borrowed from Nancy Randolph Davis will not be enough, along with only having two full-time professors. This has certain students concerned about how the program will adapt. Anika Porter, a current nursing student, voiced her perspective on the program.

“I’m excited to see what it brings, however, I’m just like, ‘Oh my god I hope they bring in enough instructors to compensate,’” Porter said. Oklahoma State is working hard to answer these questions. The school is renovating the Scott Parker Wentz cafeteria into a functioning lab that should be ready by fall 2024. As for more instructors, Dr. Tracy Kendall, a clinical

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“I’m really happy, and I feel like our goal for me is I want to win this title,” Kajuru said. “So I’m really excited.”

The successful duo claimed AllAmerican honors and continues their NCAA Doubles Championship Thursday against Celia-Belle Mohr and Anessa Lee from Vanderbilt.

Although the Cowgirls’ victory in doubles kept their title hopes alive, Kajuru did not have the same outcome in the NCAA Individual Championships.

The No. 3 All-American Cowgirl played No. 13 Celia-Belle Mohr from Vanderbilt The final few points did tiebreaker points went Mohr’s way, completing the third set. The 7-6 loss in the third concluded Kajuru’s time in the tournament.

“I tried to play my best tennis but my opponent was good; that’s it,” Kajuru said. “I couldn’t win.”

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Benge’s pitching gem aides OSU to 7-2 win over Texas Tech in Big 12 tournament quarterfinals

ARLINGTON – Josh Holliday’s facial expression said it all. The Oklahoma State coach glanced at the stat sheet postgame and noticed a glaring number from his team – 13 drawn walks. He scoffed

at the statistic, acknowledged it and praised his group in return. But the reaction of his counterpart was all the more telling.

Texas Tech coach Tim Tadlock said. “I just think they did a good job of putting good at-bats together, keeping the line moving.

“But 13 is a big

“Well, I think Oklahoma State’s got something to do with that,”

Kaytlyn Hayes

Angie Oby Kajuru and Anastasiya Komar advanced to the doubles quarterfinals. The pair played a tiebreaking third set after winning the first and losing the second.

Bryson Thadhani

OSU coach Josh Holliday said Carson Benge pitched “unbelievably well” against Texas Tech.

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assistant professor at OSU, said the school is working to hire experienced faculty.

“Already hired is another faculty that will also be a tenure track,” Dr. Kendall said. “Dr. Cluck is interviewing candidates as we speak.”

Other professors are in the hiring process as Dr. Chris Fisher, a visiting professor in the nursing program, said she has been a part of hiring other candidates.

“... and I’m hoping that they are offered the positions because one of them is actually one of my mentors. So again, lots of experience in nursing education and the nursing profession,” Fisher said.

Both professors are hired, and all candidates for professors have experience working in the field.

This kind of expansion is not the first from an Oklahoma school. Mike Starchman, deputy executive director for the Oklahoma board of nursing, said OSU would be the second school with major expansion.

“I can tell you that the University of Oklahoma has done a similar process, where they greatly increased their enrollment availability to nursing students because of the nursing shortage in Oklahoma,” Starchman said.

The idea of expansion excites other students in the program, like Chas Manson, who is looking forward to renovations to help their learning.

“Definitely the expansion of the lab, considering how many students are supposed to come in,” Manson said. “There is no way we would all fit in there.” Other students, like Tracy Hernan, understand where the program is today and where it can go.

“I think it’s going to be a really

good program,” Hernan said. “I think it’s in its infancy and it’s just gonna take time to like develop into a really well-run program.”

Many programs take multiple years to see this level of growth. The rapid growth would be tough for other programs and directors, but the building of the program is not just part of the job for Dr. Cluck.

“I was a student at OSU, long time ago to be a nurse, and I had to leave–I got my pre reqs (prerequisites) and had to leave and get my degree somewhere else,” Dr. Cluck said. So it’s really exciting to me that students can come here and finish here and be a nurse.”

The state has already seen one medical program grow in students and does not have a problem supporting another. The largest freshman declaring class at OSU might only be the beginning of an influx of students and a driving need. Oklahoma ranked 46th in U.S. nurses per capita, according to a study from the University of Oklahoma.

Dr. Fisher, who is also hired for the fall, said he is excited to try and help the problem through this program.

“I’m super excited, primarily as a nurse, because we are about 500,000 short in the United States, so the fact that we have the ability to add the potential for up to 100 graduates every fall and every spring more and more is really exciting,” Dr. Fisher said.

The program is going to look different each passing semester, and that is purposeful. The experience brought in with professors like Dr. Fisher and Dr. Kendall have been able to add their own input to the curriculum.

“Yes, as far as the simulation (lab), the mannequins, she is still purchasing all the mannequins,” Dr. Kendall said.

“It will be a very state-of-the art, high tech what we call simulation lab for our future students.”

It will be a drastic change for everyone involved in the program, but for the better. This is not only set to benefit students, but also the university as well. The increase in enrollment from

last year could be in direct correlation to the increase in nursing freshman, which is only planned to increase.

The new lab will not negatively impact any other programs because it will substitute the cafeteria with another eating location in front of Wentz. The building will be put to a better use and remodeled to fit the exact needs of students.

The simulation lab will provide students with hands-on experience for

real-world situations in a controlled environment. The lab will have up-to-date technology, and students will perform these in the mannequins mentioned before. Dr. Cluck said she hopes this program can become a benefit.

“I hope that we grow,” Dr. Cluck said. “That we can be an asset to the university, to the community with quality not just quantity.”

“For I am already being poured out as a drink offering , and the time of my departure Is at hand. I have fought a good fight. I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on that Day, and not to me only but to all who have loved His appearing.”. (2 Tim.4:6-8 NKJ)

Here is a man who has lived a life in serving the Lord Jesus and others. He is in a prison cell, expecting his execution at any time. According to history, Paul was beheaded at Rome.

In his last words to a young man and minister, Timothy; Paul was looking ahead to greater and lasting judgement that would come from Christ himself. A

well done to a good and faithful servant. We all can take encouragement from his life of service to the Lord and his vision of something much better that awaited him.

As Jesus neared the end of his life. He prayed:to God “I have glorified You on the earth. I have finished the work which you have given me to do. And now, O Father, glorify me...with the glory which I had with you before the world was.” (Jn.17:4-5 NKJ)

Brother and Sister in Christ:

Landon Patz

The nursing program is renovating the Scott Parker Wentz cafeteria. It will be a lab for students, who are currently learning in a classroom of the Nancy Randolph Davis building.

Landon Patz

The nursing program is currently housed in a room of the Nancy Randolph Davis building.

Jeremiah Johnson requests release from Oklahoma State, will reopen recruitment

Calif Poncy Staff Reporter

Another domino has dropped in the roster-building process of Steve Lutz’s first offseason as Oklahoma State head coach.

Jeremiah Johnson, an Oklahoma native and the lone signing of OSU’s 2024 recruiting class, has requested his release from OSU, according to multiple reports.

The move comes after Johnson, a 6-foot3 guard, publicly reaffirmed his commitment to Lutz’s Cowboys following the firing of Mike Boynton, the coach who first recruited Johnson.

Johnson’s departure leaves Lutz without a single freshman currently slated to take the floor for OSU next season and opens up another spot for him to fill.

The loss of Johnson leaves OSU with 10 players announced on the roster: Bryce Thompson, Jamyron Keller, Connor Dow, Brandon Newman, Arturo Dean, Davonte Davis, Khalil Brantley, Robert Jennings, Marchelus Avery Jr. and Abou Ousmane.

With the exit of Johnson, Lutz has three available scholarships to work with.

In terms of Johnson, he had offers from universities such as Illinois, Oklahoma, Tulsa and Texas, among others, before committing to Mike Boynton and OSU.

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OSU’s Zink, Becroft knocked out of NCAA Tournament

Baylor Bryant Staff Reporter

Tyler Zink played his last match in the orange and black.

Oklahoma State’s Tyler Zink and Isaac Becroft headed into the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Doubles Championships. After a win against No. 15 Georgia Tech’s Keshav Chopra and Marcus McDaniel on Monday, the Cowboy duo faced No. 1 Duke’s Garrett Johns and Pedro Rodenas on Wednesday.

After a strenuous match, the Duke duo took down the Cowboys, 6-4, 4-6, 10-1. Although his has officially ended, Zink said he’s learned much from his time at OSU.

“I’ve met so many amazing people,” Zink said. “I’ve gotten to play against the best, and I’ve gotten to practice with Isaac (Becroft) so much over the last few years, and it’s been truly amazing. I’m super grateful for everyone that’s been a part of the Cowboy family. I’m excited for the next chapter, but I’m very grateful for the last few years.”

In the first set, both duos went back and forth with the Blue Devils taking the set, 6-4. After another back and forth set, the Cowboys took set two, 6-4. In a 10-point tiebreaker, the Blue Devils secured the victory, 10-1.

Despite the loss, the Cowboy duo felt confident they can compete with anyone in the country. Zink said they knew the Duke duo was going to be a tough team to beat.

“I think we had some chances early that we didn’t really convert,” Zink said. “The first set got away from us. Then being able to get some tough holds early in the second and get that break into taking the tiebreaker.

“I thought it was a good effort from me and Isaac (Becroft). Obviously, we’d love to come out with the win but just came up a little short toward the end of the stretch.”

With Zink’s career at OSU coming to an end, Becroft will lead the charge as the court one player for the Cowboys next season. Becroft’s message to Zink as he went on to play professionally was to back

himself.

“I think he’s shown this year that no matter who he plays against he’s got a chance against anyone,” Becroft said. “His top level beats anyone. He doesn’t need to go out there and play like someone he’s not. He’s a weapon athlete. I would just say just to stick to himself. Enjoy it. It’s a sport, play it to have fun. It’s not life or death. I think putting that into perspective is really beneficial.”

Zink said he wanted to

thank everyone that has supported him throughout the years.

“Thank you, from the bottom of my heart,” Zink said. “It’s been incredible to play here at this incredible facility in front of so many amazing fans. So many people have supported me along the way. I think being a Cowboy is one of the best things in the world. Just thank you to everyone that’s supporting me on the way.”

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Kajuru took control of the match with a 7-6 win in set one but lost momentum in the second and fell 6-1.

Head coach Chris Young said his job is to refocus Kajuru and give

her reminders throughout the match. Although this kept her steady in many intense situations, she wasn’t able to come out victorious.

“I think the greatest thing about her is that she didn’t quit,” Young said. “She continued to fight even when she was down match points. She fought all the way and almost got it back, so not only today,

but just who she is as a person, I’m just proud of her for that.”

Kajuru went 37-7 in singles this season and collected many accolades in her first season at Oklahoma State.

“She was one of the best players in the country, Big 12 Player of the Year, and I think she’s the most improved player in the country in my opin-

ion,” Young said. “For somebody who didn’t even make this tournament last year to come into this tournament being the No. 3 seed and getting in the round of 16. It took a great performance by somebody else to beat her today.”

Kaytlyn Hayes

Anastasiya Komar said she and Oby Kajuru

Courtesy OSU Athletics

Jeremiah Johnson will reopen his recruitment.

Madison Queen

Issac Becroft and Tyler Zink lost in the NCAA Tournament.

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There’s nothing I would like to be less adventurous with than food. The new smells, tastes and textures are never something that has appealed to me. My mindset was always to stick to what I knew.

I’ve been a picky eater since I was a

young kid. Despite my parent’s numerous efforts to expand my food groups, I preferred my cheese pizza, chicken and the occasional mac-and-cheese.

As I grew up, I added a few more foods to my approved list. I liked the salmon my mom would cook. I’d eat the hamburgers my dad would make on the grill during the weekend.

Although I still consider myself a picky eater, I have a few more options to work with. Knowing that you are going to travel can be anxiety-inducing as a picky eater. Your mind wonders,

“Will there be anything I will eat?”

“What will people think if I only eat a little of our meals?” “What do I do if I don’t like the food?”

These questions are a little bit easier

if you are taking a road trip. Bring a snack bag with all your favorites, and enough variety to hit some of the essential food groups. Know which fast-food options or other restaurants you feel comfortable eating at.

For international travel, it’s a bit more complicated. Researching the food scene before you land can be helpful. Have an idea of what you are getting yourself into to avoid major surprises.

Pack snacks so you can have them if you don’t feel comfortable eating the meal you had. Airports allow you to bring food with you, which can help you avoid the expensive prices inside. Choose snacks that are reliable and have protein. That way you will stay

full for longer. Although snacks are a great option, they won’t keep you fed for your entire trip. At some point you will have to try new food. When you do, stick to the basics and keep it simple. If you know you like chicken, order the meal with it. Try new things when you can, but don’t push yourself to order something you won’t eat.

Traveling can be a fun experience if you don’t let food fear take over. Do what you can to bring foods you feel comfortable with, but don’t be afraid to try something new. Even if you don’t like it, knowing that you tried is better than regretting that you didn’t.

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Breakfast was the easiest meal of the day in Greece. I had scrambled eggs and a croissant, which I was familiar with. I branched out with authentic Greek yogurt.

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number. And it hadn’t really ever been my favorite numbers. Seems like it’s supposed to be unlucky.”

Unlucky for the Red Raiders. Lucky – or fortunate – for the Cowboys.

On Wednesday evening, secondseeded and 19th-ranked OSU downed 10th-seeded Texas Tech, 7-2, advancing to the Big 12 quarterfinal round for a matchup with 8-seed UCF on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. A lot played into the Cowboys’ triumph over the Red Raiders at Globe Life Field. Chalk it up to luck, a talent discrepancy or merely the fate of the baseball gods. Nonetheless, the Cowboys found a way to win.

Shortly after Holliday acknowledged his team’s 13 walks, he acknowledged another glaring statistic – a second consecutive quality start on the mound for two-way prospect Carson Benge.

Through 6 1/3 innings of work and 103 total pitches, Benge recorded a career-high 10 strikeouts, surrendering just three hits, no walks and two earned runs. His lone blemish came in the top of the seventh off a two-run blast from Texas Tech star first baseman Gavin Kash, ending the Red Raiders’ (32-25) scoreless offensive night.

And on a night where offense – for the most part – was sparse, and the Cowboys (37-16) failed to log a separating base hit, yet another pitching gem from OSU’s two-way star was paramount for Holliday’s team.

“I thought Carson (Benge) pitched unbelievably well tonight,” Holliday said. “He was pitching in a way which his efficiency with his pitches and his quality of pitches – he really had complete control.”

OSU got in the scoring column first in the bottom of the first, courtesy of a two-run blast to left field from center fielder Zach Ehrhard to make it 2-0 OSU. The Cowboys endured a number of opportunities to stretch the deficit. However, continual mishaps with the bases loaded in the fifth, sixth and seventh innings kept the score closer than the game might have felt to fans present at Globe Life Field.

Although OSU logged five runs in that span – three from RBI-walks; two from wild pitches – each came without an RBI-base hit, which likely would

have separated the score significantly further.

“Just proud of the way the guys stayed calm and overcame a few mistakes there,” Holliday said. “And it’s what it’s gonna take to outlast teams, especially teams that are playing with emotion and have a lot on the line.”

But pitching wasn’t the lone highlight of Benge’s cumulative outing Wednesday, per usual on one of Benge’s mound nights.

On the offensive end, Benge led all hitters with three hits on the day, going 3-for-5 at the plate.

Holliday has echoed various sentiments regarding the exclusivity of having a prospect such as Benge in his lineup throughout the season. However, Wednesday was another example.

And Tadlock agreed.

“(He’s a) really good baseball player,” Tadlock said. “I think there’s a lot of those guys playing in the Big Leagues that can pitch and hit. A lot of guys at this level are better players when you can do both and you can see the game come easy to him. He put some good at-bats together and put some pressure on you running. That is the first time we’ve seen him on the mound, and I was pretty impressed. He got a really good feel and good commands on both sides of the plate.”

But for Benge, what often feels like a generational outing to many is merely routine. He admitted to scoreboard glancing from time to time, but to only gauge how he and his teammates are doing statistically.

“I definitely notice,” he said. “I definitely like to check out and see what’s going on.”

However, such performances illustrated the elusive talent that is Benge. For the time being, Holliday and Co. are relishing every moment with him in OSU’s lineup.

“Zach’s homer obviously gave us some room and Carson pitched beautifully,” Holliday said. “And then we continued to create innings with runners. We just didn’t get that one big knockout swing that maybe could have given us some distance. You’ve got to create some distance against a really good offensive team (like Texas Tech).

“Carson did a heck of a job tonight all-around.”

Bryson Thadhani

Carson Benge led OSU in hits in its win against Texas Tech.

‘Bridgerton’ explores new love, drama

Review

Note: This article contains spoilers.

Dearest readers, brace yourself for the much-awaited return of Bridgerton, a series that promises to keep you on the edge of your seat.

There’s drama, secrecy, jealousy and romance, and it is so steamy that it will make the most stoic among you blush.

Nicola Coughlan radiates as this season’s spotlight character, Penelope Featherington. Featherington takes her fate into her own hands in her third season, trading her citrus fabrics for a color pallet that brings out her true beauty.

In a bold move, Featherington enters the Danbury Ball in her new regalia, capturing the attention of the Ton’s prying eyes, including one Colin Bridgerton.

Bridgerton is back and is still an oblivious idiot, but now he’s a desirable oblivious idiot. Like his co-star Cough-

lan, Luke Newton got a makeover.

The viewers are not the only ones who notice his glow-up; the young ladies of the Ton are all over him.

In a classic Colin Bridgerton movie, he misreads Featherington’s longing as a cry for help, not love. He offers assistance in teaching Featherington how to win over a potential husband. Feathering accepts, and shenanigans ensue.

Let’s take a moment to examine the other happenings of the Ton because Bridgerton excels at balancing ensemble casts and multiple storylines.

Anthony (Jonathan Bailey) and Kate are back as the Viscount and Viscountess Bridgerton, and they are adorable. The show needs more, as they only appear in the first two episodes of the four-episode premiere.

Eloise Bridgerton (Claudia Jessie) is back but forms an unlikely friendship with the series nemesis, Cressida Cowper (Jessica Madsen). While seeing her apart from Featherington feels wrong, it does offer a chance for Cowper to find redemption in the eyes of viewers. Eloise Bridgerton’s avoidance of Featherington is sad, but it does not feel malicious as she keeps Featherington’s identity as Lady Whistledown a secret.

Francesca Bridgerton (Hannah Dodd) is also taking her place in the spotlight, much to her chagrin. The talented pianist is named the diamond of the season and the elite woo her, but she falls for the quiet gentleman John

Stirling, the Earl of Kilmartin (Victor Ali).

Their budding relationship is sweet and hasn’t quite reached a romantic crescendo. It works well for a hot show and is heavy on romance. Their friendship is full of sweet gestures and shared interests.

Violet Bridgerton (Ruth Gemmell) is my new favorite character. She can always tell when her children are in love and is unafraid to push them toward their passion. Her support for her children is unwavering. This season is hinting at a possible and well-deserved romance for Violet Bridgerton.

Back to our central duo. Featherington and Colin Bridgerton’s team-up results in Feathering catching the attention of Lord Deblling (Sam Phillips), a nature-loving man looking for a wife. At first, Colin is excited for Penelope, but then the two share a moonlit kiss.

After two seasons, it takes a kiss to snap Colin Bridgerton back to reality, and my favorite two episodes of the series begin. For two glorious hours, Colin Bridgerton lives through the torture that Penelope endured for two seasons.

His suffering makes me so happy, but I wish it had lasted longer. It feels as if Colin did not spend enough time in the doghouse for his treatment of Penelope in the first couple of seasons, but I will get over it.

Just as Penelope is about to receive

a proposal from Lord Debling, Colin is unable to contain his feelings and steals Penelope away. He tips off Lord Debling to their friendship and love. He calls off the engagement, leaving Penelope devastated. She races to her carriage, but Colin jumps in before she can escape her embarrassment, and the season’s most infamous scene begins.

I can not detail the scene, but let’s just say sparks fly.

“Bridgerton” delivers on its promise of romance tenfold. The episode ends with Colin Bridgerton asking Featherington to marry him. That’s it. She does not answer, and we will not know the answer until June 13.

The first four episodes of season three are great, but I am not a fan of the release schedule. Next time, release it together or weekly to extend the viewing experience. Despite the release issue, the set-up of these storylines is well done, and hopefully, the following four episodes will answer many lingering questions.

The second half of season three promises drama and intrigue, as Colin will likely discover Penelope’s identity as Lady Whistledown. No matter what happens, I am excited about what’s next in “Bridgerton” and Colin Bridgerton and Feathering’s love story.

Queen Charlotte (Golda Rosheuvel) continues to oversee the Ton’s matching process as Penelope Featherington blossoms into her own. The season focuses on Featherington and her layered storylines.

Hayden Alexander Staff Reporter

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New movies to watch this summer

It’s the most cinematic time of the year, the summer blockbuster season.

That means buckets of popcorn, show-stopping premieres and late-night showings. So, don’t wait; grab your tickets now and check out what’s next for the cinema.

“The Fall Guy”

Starring Ryan Gosling as stuntman Colt Seavers and Emily Blunt as director Jody Moreno, “The Fall Guy” is an action-packed rom-com celebrating stunt performers across Hollywood.

Release Date: May 4

“Kingdom of the Planet of the Ages”

Set years after 2017’s “War for the Planet of the Apes,” this new film follows Noa, a new main protagonist, as he makes discoveries that unravel his worldview.

Release Date: May 10

“The Blue Angels”

The film is a documentary-style view of the famous flight demonstration squadron, The Blue Angels. The film documents a year in the life of new and veteran pilots as they perform feats of aerial greatness.

Release Date: May 17

“The Strangers − Chapter 1”

This prequel film to the 2008 film, “The Strangers,” chronicles the origins of the terrifying home intruders.

Release Date: May 17

“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga”

Another film in the Mad Max series, “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” explores the origins of a young Furiosa as she is stolen from her home and thrust into the harsh post-apocalyptic wasteland.

Release Date: May 24

“Young Woman and the Sea”

Monday - Wednesday: 10:00am - 10:00pm Thursday - Saturday: 10:00am - 11:00pm

Starring Daisy Ridley as Trudy Ederle, the film follows the young competitive swimmer in 1926 as she becomes the first woman to swim across the English Channel.

Release Date: May 31

“Bad Boys: Ride or Die”

Will Smith and Martin Lawrence reprise their roles as Detectives Mike Lowery and Marcus Burnett to clear the name of their captain.

Release Date: June 7

“The Watchers”

Dakota Fanning stars as Mina, a young artist trapped in a forest in Western Ireland with three strangers as something stalks them.

Release Date: June 14

“The Bikeriders”

Austin Butler and Tom Hardy star in a crime thriller set in the Midwest in the 1960s. The film follows the Chicago outlaw motorcycle club as it slowly turns from a refuge for outcasts to a hotspot for violent crime, and its way of life is threatened.

Release Date: June 21

“Kinds of Kindness”

This comedy-drama anthology from “Poor Things” director Yorgos Lathimos stars Emma Stone as Rita, a woman in one of three different stories. The three stories are loosely connected but stand out as they trickle down into strange absurdity.

Release Date: June 21

“A Quiet Place: Day One”

From director John Krasinski, “A Quiet Place: Day One” stars Lupita Nyong’o and Joesph Quinn as they traverse the horrors of the first day of the alien invasion that silenced the world. The film is a prequel to “A Quiet Place” and “A Quiet Place Part II.”

Release Date: June 28

“MaXXXine”

From director Ti West as A24, Mia Goth returns as Maxine Minz in the third installment of the X film series. Maxine is hitting the big time in Hollywood, driven by her obsession, but a lurking Night Stalker threatens her big break.

Release Date: July 5

“Fly Me to the Moon” Amid the Apollo 11 moon landing, a marketing executive works to sell the moon landing while a NASA official works to make the landing a reality.

Release Date: July 12

“Twisters” Set in Oklahoma, Glen Powell and Kiernan Shipka star as storm chasers with vastly different motivations. Powell’s character, Tyler Owens, is obsessed with social media notoriety, and Shipka’s Kate Cooper is all about

the science.

Release Date: July 19

“Borderlands”

A film based on the video game of the same name, “Borderlands,” stars Cate Blanchett as Lilith as she returns to her home planet in search of Atlas’ daughter, who holds unbridled power. Lilith and her rag-tag team of heroes must work together to succeed.

Release Date: Aug. 9

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Madelaine Petsch (Maya) stars in “The Strangers - Chapter 1,” a summer scary movie.

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Friday, May 24

Coldbrew live @ 7 p.m.

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Comedy Night ft. Jamie Campbell Live @ 8 - 10 p.m.

Location: EM Curators of Craft

Admission: $10, $15 at the door

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Grillin’ & Chillin’ @ 1 - 3 p.m.

Location: Em Curators of Craft

https://curatorsofcraft.co/ Karaoke Fridays @ 9 p.m.

Location: The Midnight Bar

1 Day Summer Camp: Canvas Pillow @ 1:30 - 4 p.m.

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Admission: $59

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1 Day Summer Camp: Wood Photo Frame @ 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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https://curatorsofcraft.co/pages/on-stage

Stillwater Ukulele Association 15th Annual Open

Mic @ 6 - 8 p.m.

Location: Aspen Coffee Company

http://stillwaterukuleleassociation.com/

Saturday, May 25

College Club @ 2 - 4 p.m.

Location: OSU Museum of Art

https://museum.okstate.edu

Saturday Jazz @ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Location: EM Curators of Craft

https://curatorsofcraft.co/pages/weekly-events

Brewery Tours @ 3 p.m.

Location: Iron Monk Brewing Company

Admission: $15 per person

https://www.ironmonkbeer.com/calendar

Country Dance Lessons @ 8 - 9 p.m.

Location: Outlaws

Admission: $10 / person

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Out -

laws/161052813918521

Jacob Fuqua Live @ 7 p.m.

Location: Bad Brad’s Bar-B-Q

By Margi Stevenson

Daily Horoscope

Nancy Black

Tribune Content Agency

Linda Black Horoscopes

Today’s Birthday (05/24/24). Creativity, productivity and inspiration flower this year. Put in the backstage efforts to shine in professional spotlights. A social transition phase this summer leads to autumn’s professional victories. Stay flexible with romantic plot twists this winter, before springtime domestic bliss. Organize to realize dreams.

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 — Listen to your heart. You love learning over the next month, with Venus in Gemini. Research something fascinating. Words come easily. Creative projects flower.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 9 — Gather fresh resources, with Venus in Gemini for almost a month. The next phase can get especially lucrative. Profits flow through creative work.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 9 — You’re irresistible, with Venus in your sign. You’re attractive, attracted and lucky with love and money. Enjoy extra confidence with your personal style.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 7 — Peace and quiet soothe, with Venus in Gemini over the next few weeks. Finish old jobs and rest. Imagine, invent and envision exciting possibilities.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — Reconnect with your group, tribe and community, with Venus in Gemini. Get out in public. You’re especially popular this month. Socializing benefits your career.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Discover opportunities to advance your career toward your own passions. Take charge for what your heart wants, with Venus in Gemini for a month.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is an 8 — The next month, with Venus in Gemini, favors travel and investigation. Study fascinating subjects and compelling stories. Learn new skills. Begin an educational exploration.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 9 — Grow shared resources this month, with Venus in Gemini. The next few weeks get lucrative with collaboration and coordination. Put love into your work.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 9 — Share and save resources, ease and benefits. Partnership flowers, with Venus in Gemini for a month. Romance and collaboration grow naturally. Love blossoms.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Maintain healthy physical routines. You’re growing stronger and more beautiful, with Venus in Gemini. Nurture your body, mind and spirit with movement, music and nature.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8 — Collaborate. Love, fun and creativity flower, with Venus in Gemini. Artistic efforts produce wonderful results. Play your favorite games with people you love.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — Feather your love nest. Beautify your home, garden and surroundings, with Venus in Gemini. Savor domestic arts and crafts this month. Enjoy family time.