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Heading into week two of the season, the OSU Cowgirl soccer offense looks more like coach Colin Carmi chael imagined it would look a season ago. On top of the usual suspects Grace Yochum and Olyvia Dowell, forward Gabriella Coleman was in her senior season. Not to mention other young, promising players in important roles. A prolific offense seemed realis tic, if not Thenlikely.injuries struck. Defender Kionna Simon walked on crutches. Star defensive midfielder Kim Rodriguez and Ally Jackson dealt with pesky injuries.There just wasn’t much depth and health to keep the offense afloat. But two games into the 2022 season, the outlook is much different. “We thought we were gonna have (depth) last year, and then we got absolutely decimated by injuries,” Carmichael said. “And so we ended up not being very deep last year. This year, up to this point, we’ve been relatively healthy.”It’s been business as usual for the lead seniors. Yochum scored a goal in the opener, and Dowell found the net three times. But those behind them have reason for optimism. True freshman Gracie Bindbeutel recorded her first career goal, and junior forward Peyton Vincze returned after two years of ACL injuries and immediately contributed a goal. Back toward midfield, wingback Alex Morris and Jackson have been dishing out assists.
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The Cowgirls claimed the Big 12 tournament title and advanced to the semifi nals of the Women’s Col lege World Series in 2022, the third year in a row they made the biggest softball tournament in the country. With the recent suc cess of the program, Seth Wadley’s dealerships in Perry is partnering with OSU softball for an NIL deal. Although the details of the agreement are not yet announced, the collabora tion will affect every player on theSethteam.Wadley dealer ship, a local business locat ed 25 miles from Stillwater, is looking to promote and support the program coach Kenny Gajewski has trans formed into a perennial contender since taking over in 2015.“We see the incredi ble impact Kenny Gajewski and his Cowgirls are having in this state and across the country,” said Jared Cun ningham, Seth Wadley’s local co-owner. “With our two Perry dealerships being less than 20 minutes from campus, we felt this NIL agreement was the perfect opportunity for us to sup port standout athletes who exemplify the values of our businesses and com munity.”
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Six months of war in Ukraine — and it’s only growing dangerousmore See Ukraine on
The U.S. government, meanwhile, continued to arm the besieged former Soviet republic, announcing late last week a new package of nearly $800 million in intelligence-gathering sur veillance drones, lightweight and highly mobile howitzers, and mine-clearing bomb-resistant armored vehicles. Also included is a first allotment of sophisti cated TOW antitank missile systems. The Pentagon said the military supplies would be especially useful in Ukraine’s southern and eastern ter ritories, which Russia has sown with mines, and where Zelenskyy’s govern ment would like to push a string of counterattacks to take back cities and towns. Such military action would probably require closer-range combat than has generally taken place thus far, as well as extensive detonation of mines.Hertling, the retired general who is a regular analyst for CNN, said a large counteroffensive by Ukraine was unlikely given continued limita tions and the larger, if somewhat inept, expanse of Russian forces and espe cially air power. But that doesn’t mean Ukraine hasn’t made advances, he said.
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At a memorial service Tuesday, a who’s who of Putin-fed nationalism, including the founder of a notorious mercenary group fighting in Ukraine and parts of Africa, mourned the loss and demanded severe punishment of Ukraine. Her death, said her tearful fa ther, Alexander Dugin, “can be justified only byOvervictory.”theweekend, Kyiv residents flocked to a display of disabled Rus sian tanks and armor that had been hauled into the heart of the capital on flatbed trucks to celebrate the unexpect edly staunch fight put up by Ukrainian defenders in the war’s early days. The mood was jovial as children clambered on the hulking vehicles as parents and grandparents looked on. But on Saturday night, Zelenskyy grimly advised compatriots that Rus sia might bombard civilian areas of the capital and other cities during the independence anniversary.
“We must all be aware that this week Russia could try to do something particularly ugly, something particular ly vicious,” the president said in a video message. Still, on Tuesday he appeared in public for a ceremony marking Flag Day, presiding over the raising of a gi ant banner.“The blue-and-yellow flag of Ukraine will again fly where it right fully should be, in all temporarily oc cupied cities and villages of Ukraine,” Zelenskyy declared later. The North Atlantic Treaty Orga nization pledged its ongoing support, with Secretary-General Jens Stolten berg on Tuesday calling the conflict a “battle of “Wewills.”mustsustain our support for Ukraine,” he said at a virtual conference focused on the situation in Crimea, the strategically important peninsula illegally seized by Moscow in 2014 in what would prove a forerun ner to the full-scale invasion that began Feb. 24. Zelenskyy has vowed to retake the peninsula.Inrecent weeks, explosions near fuel depots and other strategic sites in Crimea startled the Russian occupi ers and gave way to speculation that Ukraine was launching the first salvos in a counteroffensive.Inadditiontooccupying Crimea in the south, Russia has eked out gains in other Black Sea coastal areas — blocking critical shipments of grain to the world for weeks — and in the east ern Donbas region, where pro-Russia separatists have also been operating for severalPutin’syears.long-held design has been to expand Russia’s imperial glory by re taking Ukraine and its fertile fields and abundant mines, a land he believes does not merit being an independent nation. One of the most potentially calamitous fronts in the war has been fighting that is raging in southern Ukraine around the Zaporizhzhia nu clear power plant, which Russian forces seized early in the invasion. United Nations nuclear power monitors worry Russian strikes or Ukrainian return fire could unleash radiation that could kill tens of thousands of people. “As we speak, Ukraine, neigh boring states, the entire international community are living under the threat of a nuclear catastrophe,” the deputy U.S. ambassador to the U.N., Richard Mills, told a special Security Council meeting on Tuesday. “And people are, understandably,Negotiationsterrified.”withRussia and Ukraine to demilitarize the area and give the U.N. access collapsed last week, and the U.S. formally summoned and chastised the Russian ambassador to Washington for his country’s “reck less disregard for nuclear safety.”
Independence Day was greeted by Ukrainians with a mixture of defiance and dread, as the U.S. State Department said it had “information that Russia is stepping up efforts to launch strikes against Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure and government facilities in the coming days” and repeated entreaties that U.S. citizens leave the country. The warnings prompted authori ties to ban mass gatherings in the capi tal, Kyiv, and in the country’s second city, Kharkiv, and order residents to shelterTensionsindoors.are especially running high over Russia’s claim that Ukraine carried out the assassination Saturday of Daria Dugina, the daughter of a prominent far-right Russian political theorist and herself a vociferous propo nent of the war.
The government of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has denied any involvement in the weekend car bombing — a dramatic strike on the outskirts of the generally safe Russian capital that touched the inner ring of President Vladimir Putin’s confidants.
The destroyed bridge connecting the city of Lysychansk with the city of Severodonetsk in the eastern Ukranian region of Donbass, amid Russian invasion of Ukraine, on Sunday, May 22, 2022.
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U.S. public opinion as well as reactions in Congress have been gener ally positive toward President Biden’s handling of the Ukraine conflict, his administration’s sanctions on Russia and its ability to galvanize a large, though incomplete, coalition of interna tionalThesupport.ability of Ukraine to fight de pends in large part on the resolve of its European allies — and that resolve is likely to be severely tested once winter sets in and they badly need Russian oil to stayWesternwarm. sanctions have impeded some Russian exports, and oil and gasoline prices worldwide rose dramati cally before finally beginning to stabi lize. Analysts warn that winter demand could send prices soaring again. Serwer said Russia “will no doubt cut off European antagonists’ gas sup plies.”
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“Russia now realizes they have to defend in more places, which further drains their forces from the fight both in the east and parts of the south,” he said. “That kind of action puts the enemy on the back foot.”
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1InCo.15 the Apostle Paul is reminding these believers of Christ’s resurrection and how true and real it was. He continues by emphasizing the sure promise of God that we are going to share in that resurrec tion one day. We will have a new, eternal body like Jesus has now. As we help in the work of God, furthering his kingdom; demonstrating the love of God in blessing and serving others; as you and I get involved with helping missionary work, even going to help in short term mission trips or providing finances for others to go, we are laying up treasure in heaven “where moths cannot corrupt and thieves cannot Actually,steal.”this kingdom of God, with forgive ness of all our sins and a new relationship with God as our Father, is offered to all mankind. If you have never opened your heart to Christ, asking for a clean heart and a new life; the door is open wide for you to come. You will not be turned away. Then you too can begin to live for the eternal: laying up treasure in Heaven. I en courage all to consider these words, no matter your age, and choose the best and most satisfying life. It is a life following Christ as your Lord, and going for God’s best in eternity. It is a great and sure future! sports.ed@ocolly.com
“ Therefore, my beloved brethren, be stead fast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” (1 Co.15:58 NKJ) Just about everything in this life is tempo rary. Yet, most people work very hard to have a pleasant few years in their lifetime. I would like to remind the true Christians that God is offering us an eternity of bless ing as we serve him and his purposes now.
Dowell starting hopeful 2022 campaign with Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week Cowgirl soccer (2-0-0) at Tulsa (1-0-1) Where: Hurricane Stadium When: 7 p.m. Thursday TV/radio: Big 12 Now on ESPN+ and KGFY 105.5 FM VS. PJ StaffTikalskyReporter
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Mackenzie Janish OSU forward Olyvia Dowell earned Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week after a three goal performance in two matches.
The 2022 campaign only just begun for OSU Cowgirl soccer, but the awards are already starting to roll in. On Tuesday, senior Olyvia Dowell earned the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week in the first edition of the conference’s awards for the season. Dowell opened the Cowgirls’ 2022 scoring with a goal against Omaha on Aug. 18, paving the way for a 2-1 Cowgirls win. On Sunday, Dowell scored a brace in the home opener against Missouri State on Sun day in a 4-0 victory. Cowgirl coach Colin Carmichael said this is simply a return to form for the forward as she enters her fourth year with the “Comingprogram.outofthat COVID spring season, Olyvia was phenomenal that whole year,” Carmichael said. “I think she finished fifth in the NCAA in points, which is amaz ing. It’s All-American level soccer.” After her 2020 season where she totaled 31 points, good for fifth in the NCAA, Dowell struggled to repeat her suc cesses in 2021. She managed just six goals and three assists, but it was still enough to be named to the All-Big 12 Second Team, along with an entry into the top 10 most as sists in program history. “She was beat up and she took a lot of time off that summer to heal up,” said Carmichael. “She missed preseason, so she came back and she played and played well, but probably not at the level she’s capable of.” This year, Carmichael feels confident Dowell can reach her full potential again. “My opinion is, she’s in the conversa tion for the best offensive player in the con ference,” he said. “She trained all summer and was able to prepare properly. She had a great preseason, and now you’re seeing the results… It’s not a big surprise to anyone around this program, because we know how good she is.”
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Janish Grace Yochum (right and in the air) and the Cowgirl offense is much healthier in 2022.
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The transfer portal introduced even more depth. Midfielders Blythe Beldner and Niah Johnson transferred in during the summer and have been immediate big-impact players, each with over 130 minutes of game time.
“My job is tough because I’ve got to pick who gets those minutes, and it’s really hard, but I’d rather have it that way than to not have those options,” Carmichael said. “I think it pushes everybody to be better.”
The offense needed time to get in sync in the opener against Omaha, but has since been highly efficient. Of 16 shots on goals, the Cowgirls have con nected on six – the most in the Big 12 through two outings. “I think the very first game as a team, we struggled with energy,” Dowell said. “(Against Omaha), the first 15 was kinda not where we wanted it to be, but then after that we were energetic. So I think if we just continue with our energy throughout each game that it’ll be a really exciting season.” Even with the early success, Carmichael knows the team can be cleaner on offense. While the wins are nice now, not all matches will be that simple. The Cowgirls have had even more opportunities to score, but have had trouble finishing. But Carmichael likes the trajectory of the offense. “We’re gonna have to be more clinical with those chances so that when the game’s a little bit tighter, we’re not regretting missing some chances,” Carmichael said. “I think we’re in a good spot right now and we’ll continue to work. Certainly not the finished article yet, but we feel good about where we are.”Mackenzie
“I think this raises awareness in the sense of how we can have fun to gether,” Do said. “Watch ing a movie, I guess there is no art related thing here, but it’s a great way to watch a movie, talk about it (Student Arts Alliance) to those who would like, and swim in the pool.”When planning a movie night, choosing the right movie for the job can be tricky. Even in a small group of people, it seems that everyone has an opin ion on which movies they prefer more. So naturally when it came down to Vice President of Produc tions Abdulla Karjikar and the others to select a movie, it was not a short process.“It was a long process,” Karjikar said. “So, we had a couple of movies in mind. It was hot favorites like “Thor” or something like that. And then we were like ‘No, it’s got to be a fall classic and everybody should like it.’ The movie should pull out emotions or it should hit them with something. So, “The Sandlot” was the best one we could come up with.”Students learned about the event through social media campaigns and pamphlets given out during welcome week festivities. Overall, the night was a home run, and the Student Arts Alliance “dive in movie” night proved to be a massive hit once again.
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Jaiden Daughty SUAB hosts a dive in movie night at the Colvin. Swimming with ‘The Sandlot’- SAA’s dive in movie night Peyton Little Staff Reporter Jaiden Daughty Jaiden Daughty Jaiden Daughty
On Tuesday, Aug. 23, the Student Arts Alliance held a “dive in movie” at the Colvin Rec reation Center’s outdoor pool. Attendees were wel comed to an open conces sion stand, night swim ming and a large outdoor movie screen playing the timeless movie “The Sandlot.” The free event was welcome to all OSU students on campus, and it gave students a way to stay cool past typical Colvin pool hours. Presi dent of the Student Arts Alliance Sierra Do greatly enjoyed the laid-back nature of the “dive in movie” nights.
New albums releasing rest of 2022
This 12-song album has been promised to be Puth’s most personal record to “Reddate.Hot Chili Peppers: Return of the Dream Canteen” - Oct. 14 The Red Hot Chili Peppers an nounced their second album release of 2022 back in July. “Tove Lo: Dirt Femme” - Oct. 14 Tove Lo, a Swedish pop star, states that her fifth studio album is about her relationship with herself and her femininity.“The1975: Being Funny in a For eign Language” - Oct. 14 The band revealed the news about their new album to fans through post cards in the “Arcticmail.Monkeys: “The Car””Oct. 21The Car is Arctic Monkeys’ seventh studio album featuring 10 new songs.Carly Rae Jepsen: The Loneliest Time - Oct. Jepsen21has teased fans with this album since her release of Dedicated Side B, in 2019. Via Google DJ Khaled’s new album art for “God Did”, was posted on Instagram.
August “Blondie: Against the Odds”Aug. 26This album is going to be a col lection of the band’s first six studio albums, demos, alternate versions and more. “DJ Khaled: God Did” - Aug. 26 This album has an all-star feature list, with Drake, Jay-Z, Eminem, Future, Travis Scott, Kanye West, SZA, Don Toliver and “Muse:more.Will of the People” - Aug. 26 The ninth studio album of the rock band Muse is completely self-produced by the band themselves.
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September “Two Door Cinema Club: “Keep on Smiling”” - Sept. 2 Keep On Smiling is Two Door Cinema Club’s fifth studio album, their latest one since False Alarm in 2019. “John Legend: Legend” - Sept. 9 Legend’s eighth studio album will feature collaborations with Rick Ross, Ty Dolla $ign, Jhene Aiko, Jazmine Sul livan and “Ozzymore.Osbourne: Patient Number 9” - Sept. 9 The Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee releases is set to release his first album since his chart-topping ORDINARY MAN. “Death Cab for Cutie: Asphalt Meadows” - Sept. 16 This album was announced with tour dates for an upcoming tour with dates alongside Illuminati Hotties, Low and Yo La “PinkTengo.Floyd: Animals (2018 re mix)” - Sept. Originally16 released in 1977, Pink Floyd is releasing Animals on Deluxe Gatefold, CD, LP, Blu-Ray and SACD. “Willow: <CopingMechanisms>” - Sept.Willow’s23 fifth studio album fea tures artists like Yungblud, Siickbrain and Machine Gun Kelly. “Pixies: Doggerel” - Sept. 30 This is the Pixies third album release since reuniting in 2004 after 11 years of not performing together. “Slipknot: The End, So far”Sept. 30This upcoming seventh studio album will be Slipknot’s last to be released with the record label, Roadrun ner Records. October “Charlie Puth: Charlie” - Oct. 7
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Rhea Seehorn, left, as Kim Wexler and Bob Odenkirk as Jimmy McGill in “Better Call Saul.”
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“Better Call Saul” also thrives in the visual and editing departments, as Gilligan and Gould managed to craft a show that is visually stunning at times, creative, and filled with passion and meaning in each shot. Montages are also quite a common occurrence throughout the series, and while it’s easy to screw up montages and make them cringe-worthy, “Better Call Saul ‘’ uses them Addingperfectly.evenmore depth to characters that previously appeared in “Breaking Bad” and still telling its own story about the transformation of James M. McGill into Goodman is not an easy project to handle, but “Bet ter Call Saul” simply manages to do it in what I believe was the best way possible.Agripping, emotional, and funny story throughout with a conclusion that is a satisfying and fitting end to not only “Better Call Saul,” but the “Breaking Bad” universe as a whole, proved AMC has yet another historic show.
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On Aug. 15, the final episode of “Better Call Saul” aired on AMC, con cluding the sixth season, a 63-episode spectacle that began in 2015. Now that it’s done, I do not think it is an egre gious stretch to have the opinion that “Better Call Saul” is the greatest piece of drama that’s been on TV. With “Breaking Bad” regarded as a favorite show for some, including myself, it was a tall order for “Better Call Saul” to meet the expectations of its prede cessor. Although, I can comfortably say that it has not only reached those expectations but surpassed them. “Better Call Saul” boasts writ ing, acting, and cinematography that is far beyond anything else. The show manages to give the audience char acters that, even when it is blatantly obvious that they are not good people and the choices they make are wrong, you still care about them and can un derstand their motivations. The depth given to each character, even those that seem insignificant, is unmatched in the TV medium. In addition to the excellence that is the writing, every performance in the show is layered with complexity and nuance that is a gift to watch. Most notably, Odenkirk and Rhea Seehorn, are the standouts, but I would be lying if I said there is a bad performance in the series.
In 2009, season two of the criti cally acclaimed TV drama “Breaking Bad” introduced the world to the sup porting character of Saul Goodman, a scumbag criminal lawyer played by Bob Odenkirk. Odenkirk’s comedic take on the lawyer made him an in stant fan favorite. Whenever “Breaking Bad” reached its conclusion in 2013, it did not take long for creators, Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould, to decide what spin-off show was necessary for their universe: “Better Call Saul.”
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