Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022

Sanders to transfer

Sanders intends to enter the transfer portal, as 247 Sports’ Chris Hummer first reported. Sanders retweeted the news, solidifying the report.

Sam Hutchens Staff Reporter

On Monday, se nior quarterback Spen cer Sanders announced he has played his final game at Oklahoma State.

“It is with a very heavy heart that I am announcing my decision to enter the transfer portal today, and in the spirit of ‘Cowboy culture’ I wanted everyone to hear it directly from me,” Sanders said in a

social media post.

Sanders has one year of eligibility re maining. He passed for 9,553 yards in his fouryear OSU career and threw 67 touchdowns.

Freshman quar terback Garret Rangel, who has two starts against Big 12 compe tition this season, will likely move to a start ing role. ESPN rated Rangel as a four-star prospect.

Sanders won 30

games at OSU; two behind Mason Rudolph for the most in OSU history.

“I appreciate all that the Cowboy fans and the Oklahoma State family have given to my family and me in these memory-filled five years,” Sanders said. “The relation ships, education and endless support are something that will stay with me forever.”

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Places on campus to study during dead and finals week

Mallory Pool News Editor

It’s that time of the year once again.

The dreaded finals week has taken over students’ thoughts and time as the holi days approach. Dead and finals week is a stressful time for stu dents across the coun try and OSU is trying to make the period a little easier on you. Here are a few study and snack locations to go to if you need to get out of a dorm or apart ment.

Late Night Cafe is making its come back again. This event is a fan favorite of students during finals week. Student Union Activities Board puts on Late Night Cafe every semester which gives students a study break late into the evening. If you didn’t know, Late Night Cafe provides free pancakes to students from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 1213. You heard me. Free pancakes.

SUAB makes sure you have every thing you need, in cluding syrup, peanut butter and fountain

drinks. It is a great opportunity to meet people and take a break from the stress of finals, so make sure to stop by the Student Union.

“It was one of my favorite memories freshman year,” said Quetta Woodall, an agricultural education sophomore at OSU.

“My best friend and I just left the library at midnight and went and got pancakes. We went back and finished studying. It was a fever dream, but it definitely was one of those situa tions that really shows you how fun college

life is. I will for sure be going back this year.”

Most colleges also have snack & study sessions through out this week and next week. Ferguson Col lege of Agriculture has study and snacks Tuesday-Thursday from 4:30-8 p.m. in 103 Ag Hall. Pizza will be available for Study @ Spears in the Keystone Lobby Tuesday from 4-6 p.m. Spears is partnering with LASSO and ACE to help students study for finals.

Notebook: New coach Fickell will coach in Guaranteed Rate Bowl against Cowboys

Braden Bush Staff Reporter

The Cowboys are get ting a first-time opponent in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl.

OSU will take on Wis consin on Dec. 27 in Phoe nix, Arizona. Newly hired coach Luke Fickell talked with the media on Sunday and discussed his involve ment ahead of the matchup.

Fickell will coach in bowl game

It wasn’t clear who would be the Badgers’ head coach in the bowl game. Jim Leonhard was named interim coach and led Wisconsin through the back half of its season after former head coach Paul Chryst was fired in early October. Then, Cin cinnati coach Luke Fickell accepted the job on Nov. 27. When Fickell, not Leonhard, popped up on the Guaranteed Rate Bowl video press conference on Sunday afternoon, the coaching question seemed answered. But Fickell said he still doesn’t have a solidified role yet.

“I mean, I’m going to be there and I’m going to be

a part of the staff to coach the game,” Fickell said. “I envisioned myself being the head coach, but if that means I’m coaching the punters, I’m coaching the kickers, I don’t know. I just want to be around the guys.”

Fickell was consid ered one of the top coaching candidates heading into the offseason, after leading Cin cinnati to a College Football Playoff appearance in 2021 – the first for a Group of 5 team – and a 57-18 record during his six seasons there. Cincinnati finished this season with a 9-3 record, but Fickell elected to forgo the Bearcats’ bowl game to set up shop at Wisconsin.

Other coaches have departed before bowl games, but few have gone on to coach their new program’s postseason game. In 2021, Brian Kelly left Notre Dame for LSU but didn’t coach the Tigers in the Texas Bowl; Billy Napier exited Louisi ana and took over at Florida but didn’t coach in the Ga tors’ bowl game.

“I know this has maybe not been done before, may be unique that a new coach in some ways is coaching the bowl game,” Fickell said. “But I think it’s really im portant. I think it’s important for us, I think it’s important for us to move forward…”

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OSU star quarterback Spencer Sanders became the latest Cowboy to enter the transfer portal on Monday.

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Luke Fickell, pictured in 2019, recently accepted the Wisconsin football head coaching job. He previously coached at Cincinnati.

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Questions at quarterback

Fickell wasn’t five minutes into his first pregame press conference when big news came.

Graham Mertz, the three-year starting quarterback for the Badgers, announced on social media that he was entering the transfer portal.

“We encouraged him to stick around here and wait and see how the changes go,” Fickell said. “But, you know, I think at some point in time, some of those guys feel like it’s something that they need to do. I don’t want that. That’s not what I encouraged him to do. But I also respect that and continue to move ourselves forward in all that we’re

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doing.” Mertz had his best statistical season this year, throwing for 2,136 yards, 19 touchdowns and 10 inter ceptions. Behind Mertz, Wisconsin has four quarterbacks with limited game experience, but none have attempted more than six passes this season.

Fickell didn’t confirm whether or not Mertz would still be the quar terback against the Cowboys, but he elaborated on what the decision means for his staff.

“So does that open up some things for us? Yeah,” Fickell said. “I think that’s another one of those unique things that we got an oppor tunity for this bowl practice to find out what we really got in the pads behind him. And that’s what we’ll do.”

Change of plans Fickell was set to become a Big 12 coach when Cincinnati joins

the conference in 2023, but the coaching carousel had other ideas.

“We were all kind of fired up to begin this new journey and when we were going to venture into the Big 12, but you know, things change,” Fickell said. “It’s a little bit unique how they change and how fast they changed.”

Now, OSU will get a matchup with Fickell, although a little earlier than anticipated and not in a confer ence game. This is the first matchup between the Cowboys and Badgers, so the Gundy-Fickell matchup that could have been an annual show down may now just have this one installment.

“I know (Gundy) does a heck of a job,” Fickell said. “I’ve watched and studied him from afar. And he has one heck of a program and I look forward to competing with those guys. sports.ed@ocolly.com

Smith recaps loss, previews Bedlam

Allen Staff Reporter

Monday night, OSU wrestling coach John Smith held his weekly radio show. The Cowboys are coming off of its first loss, 18-12, to No. 13 Minnesota on Sunday.

Smith recapped his team’s loss and previewed the Bedlam dual against the Sooners this Sunday in Norman. Here’s what he said.

Opening State ment: “We didn’t wrestle, we didn’t do enough (against Minnesota). We had a couple of shots and we didn’t ride at all, didn’t do that well.”

On Wyatt Sheets’ loss to Andrew Sparks at 165 pounds:

“That whole match came down to (Minneso

ta) throwing a (challenge) brick and stopping the match and when (Sparks) was really in trouble condition wise. Wyatt took him to the brink of no return and came in and the officials took too long, it was just too much time.”

“That was a situa tion where they ended up overturning it and we lost points and I’ve looked at it, I don’t know why they felt like they needed to overturn that (takedown).”

On Travis Wittlake’s loss to Isaiah Salazar:

“He can compete at (184 pounds), he just needs to learn quicker and what he needs to do. He needs to move his feet more and make sure he’s making guys react, and using his speed, which it’s incredible speed really.”

“That’s a good kid, Salazar is good. For a guy that’s not an All-Amer ican, he’s probably one of the best guys at that weight class.”

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Notebook: Gundy talks Sanders’ injury, more ahead of bowl game

the Cowboys play the Badgers.

Sam Hutchens Staff Reporter

The Cowboys are making a return trip to Arizona to play a bowl game.

OSU coach Mike Gundy spoke about the Cowboys’ Guaranteed Rate Bowl selection on Sunday. OSU will play Wisconsin on Decem ber 27 at Chase Field in Arizona. Here are three things Gundy noted ahead of the matchup. Sanders on the mend

Senior quarter back Spencer Sanders did not play in OSU’s regular season finale at Boone Pickens Sta dium. Sanders, who has been nursing a shoul der injury for much of the season, will likely be healthier when

“I think Spencer is doing really well,” Gundy said. “Obvi ously much better than he was two weeks ago. It’s not an injury that we examine. It’s just a ‘how do you feel’ injury.”

Playing Sand ers has largely been about pain tolerance. He played against OU in Norman the week before being held out against WVU. With the Cowboys not play ing for about a month, Gundy expects Sand ers’ gradual improve ment to stack up.

“My personal opinion is I can’t imag ine he won’t feel good in even another week,” Gundy said. “As that tissue starts to -- the trauma in that tissue starts to go down and scar up a little bit, you feel better and better every day. And I would expect him to feel re ally good in another week.”

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OSU football coach Mike Gundy talked about Thanksgiving sides, the Cowboys loss to Oklahoma and Saturday’s regular season finale against West Virginia.

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OSU wrestling coach John Smith assessed OSU’s loss to Minnesota and previewed Bedlam during his weekly radio show at Fuzzy’s Taco Shop.

Mason Cobb, a junior line backer who led OSU with 96 tack les, is one of those players. Cobb recently publicized his intentions to enter the transfer portal. He is the only Cowboy to declare at this point, but more players could choose the same route.

“When you look at our team right now from a health standpoint, we have to be a little careful about what we are going to do or not do, because we need enough healthy guys to practice over the next three weeks, and then obviously get out there and play a good, competitive game,” Gundy said. “So we will have to see with what we are faced over the next couple of days.”

Cowboys will consult two teams’ tape in film study

The Badgers have a new

coach. Luke Fickell was recently hired from Cincinnati to lead Wisconsin.

There is no film of Fickell coaching Wisconsin for the Cow boys to study. OSU coaches will watch Wisconsin tape and Cincin nati tape.

“At some point, the last six practices or so, probably have a pretty good idea maybe of what they are going to do, and then we’ll start to work in some more looks versus what we think Wis consin will show up with out there in Arizona,” Gundy said.

The Cowboys are focused on themselves in the near future.

“At this time, for Oklahoma State, over the next eight or nine practices, we will be concerned with ourselves and our offense and our special teams and our defense, and all the areas we need to improve,” Gundy said. “And we’ll sprinkle some of Wisconsin in based on what we see on tape, and that’s all we can go on at this time.”

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Bedlam...

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On OSU heavyweight Konner Doucet: “It just wasn’t enough. Tied 0-0 with a guy smaller than you (at heavyweight). Konner’s not gonna tech fall anyone or get a major deci sion but he can go get some takedowns. So, it wasn’t a great match. It was probably a little bit of the same with his last few matches— just doing the minimum and somehow winning it. This time he did the minimum and he lost. So, let’s do more at OU and give himself a chance to win and make sure he wins.”

On 141-pounder Carter Young: “Something that we talked about, he needs to make sure that he’s actually wrestling, that he’s challeng

ing himself under stress.”

“He just challenged himself to keep going, keep wrestling, and keep compet ing, and kept his head really strong and tight. He went into the third period and I actually heard some moaning and groaning when I put him down in the third period.”

On Kaden Gfeller’s upset win: “I think for Gfeller it’s gonna take a little bit more strategy wise. He wrestled (Lee) with a strategic vision, he held him off, took a couple of opportunities in the third period. I think for Gfeller at (157 pounds) you’re going to see those kinds of matches. This is the match that you’re going to see every match with him, whether it’s the No. 2 guy, or the No. 20 guy. He’s always gonna have to battle. Battle he did and he had a nice victory for us as we all walked out of there losing the dual meet, it took some of the sting off of it.” sports.ed@ocolly.com

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Mason Cobb has announced his intentions to enter transfer portal.

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Kaden Gfeller, OSU’s 157-pounder, beat No. 2 Brayton Lee of Minnesota during Sunday’s dual.

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S@S will have LASSO Tutors, SI Leaders, ACE Associates and Spears Peer Assist Interns available in-house to help with course content and Success Coaches available to answer any questions about study skills and time management, according to Spears School of Business.

The Wesley Foundation on the corner of University and Washington is another great study place. They are providing snacks all week for students who want to stop by and study with free WiFi and good vibes. All students are welcome during open hours of operation.

A good study break to take is Coffee & Climbing at the Colvin. On Thursday from 7-9 a.m., stop by the Colvin Rock Climbing Wall before or in between classes for some free coffee and rock climbing. It’s a good way to stop and enjoy the last few weeks of school.

Another great way to take a break is to visit any of the Pete’s Pet Posse locations. They are having multiple Study Break’s at the Library next week. It’s a great way to collect the Posse cards and relax with the dogs. news.ed@ocolly.com

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Spears School of Business is a great place to study for final exams.

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Edmon Low Library offers places for silent and group study, private study rooms that can be reserved at library.okstate.edu, and the Math Learning and Success Center located on the 5th floor.

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Not only is Christmas time and the holiday season about celebrating and enjoying the lights, but it is also about studying and finishing out the semester strong.

Google donates $250,000 to OSU for student outreach programs

Kennedy Thomason Staff Reporter

Google donated $250,000 to Oklahoma State University recently. This donation is an effort to sup port elementary, middle and high school outreach programs that spark interest in STEM fields.

It will be split equally among OSU Center for Health Sciences’ Cow boys Calling STEM outreach programs and the College of Engineering, Archi tecture and Technology’s (CEAT) Engi neering is Everywhere initiative. These programs target students in elementary through high school.

Andrew Silvestri, Google’s head of community development in Okla homa said they are excited to see what their donation will do.

“We are grateful to partner with Oklahoma State University to champion programs that strengthen Oklahoma’s STEM education and workforce,” Silvestri said. “Oklahoma State’s com mitment to talent and workforce devel opment will open the door for students across the state to succeed while po sitioning Oklahoma to be a leader in

STEM fields. Google is proud to sup port students and inspire them to pursue STEM learning opportunities right here in the state.”

Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Matt Pin nell said he is grateful for the support Google’s donation provides.

“Providing Oklahoma children with quality STEM education is neces sary for the future of our state,” he said. “I am confident this partnership will help create a brighter future for our students.”

The dean of CEAT, Paul Tikalsky, said Google’s investment will be benefi cial for future generations.

“We are impacting thousands of young Oklahomans every year with a goal of raising college readiness for a generation of diverse and bright young minds,” Tikalsky said.

Google’s donation will allow the OSU Center for Health Sciences to continue to invest in resources that grab the interest of children and teenagers in medicine and health sciences.

OSU-CHS President Johnny Stephens said community outreach is a central part of OSU-CHS’s mission.

“Since our founding 50 years ago, OSU Center for Health Sciences and our

College of Osteopathic Medicine have worked to improve the lives of Oklaho mans,” President Stephens said. “One way we accomplish that is by introduc ing elementary and secondary students to careers in medicine and science through our Cowboys Calling programs and events. This donation from Google will be instrumental in growing and improving our outreach programs and impacting even more students across the state.”

OSU-CHS and its Cowboys Calling initiative host several outreach events each year. These events include Operation Orange, Pre-Health Round Up, Dr. Pete’s Immersion Camp, Way Cool Science and Teddy Bear Clinics. Their goal is to get students, especially those in rural and underserved commu nities, intrigued by medicine and health sciences.

Bria Taylor, the OSU-CHS out reach managing director, said she is grateful for what Google’s donation will mean.

“The goal of all our programs is to introduce students to the many options available to them in the field of health care,” Taylor said. “I cannot thank Google enough for this amazing

gift. It will truly change lives as we tap the potential of future medical profes sionals, who will in turn improve the lives of those in their community.

Two STEM Symposiums are planned for the spring. The CEAT events will host students, teachers and administrators as they learn about engineering. Over 30 STEM camps are already in the books, and another four summer camps will be added in rural Oklahoma communities. Google’s donation will allow CEAT to help with other events, such as STEM Saturdays and STEM family nights.

Brandy Mays, the program man ager of CEAT’s DoD STEM program, said Google’s donation will help in CEAT’s outreach efforts.

“We are so excited about this amazing gift from Google,” Mays said. “Our K-12 STEM department wants to extend our efforts across Oklahoma making sure we are reaching all kids that might not have the opportunity to be impacted with STEM principles and disciplines. Google is helping make all this possible, and we are proud to work with them to help Oklahoma’s youth explore and expand their opportunities.” news.ed@ocolly.com

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Google’s donation to these outreach programs will help not only OSU, but the entire state in furthering STEM education.

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The 2022 cereal bowl

What bowl games would be if it were a cereal

Abby Cage Co-Editor-in-Chief

Eight Big 12 teams are heading to a bowl game this year, which means eight cereals have been given to these teams.

When I was a child, I heard the term “bowl game” and thought of cere al. Do they play in a bowl of cereal? Is a cereal bowl on the line for the winning team? Why would someone want a bowl of Cheez-It’s as a cereal? Turns out, it’s just the name of the game.

I was disappointed growing up to learn about the reality of these bowl games. No cereal involved. They still played in stadiums, not giant cereal bowls. This doesn’t stop me from think ing about what cereal each game would be. Here are what all the bowl games for Big 12 would be if they were a bowl of cereal.

Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl (Baylor vs. Air Force): Multi grain Cheerios

A tried and true favorite, that’s just a bit healthier and more mature. This bowl has a more respectful tone to it because of the military title with it. Because Air Force is playing in it this year, it also adds more of a hardcore tone. You know these athletes will be peak, at their best and buff. Multigrain is a staple for ath letes who strive for that.

Guaranteed Rate Bowl (OSU vs. Wisconsin): Cheerios

It’s mid. Can’t go wrong,

but not amaz ing. Could be more amazing if you add bananas or get another flavor, but plain old heart healthy Cheerios is the perfect fit for this game. You know you can’t be dis appointed, but no guarantee you will be amazed either.

AutoZone Liberty Bowl (Kansas vs. Arkansas): Raisin Bran

A soft jump into the healthier world of cereal, that is healthier for you. Though, most people will look over it in the aisle. The older folks — grand parents, parents, staple fans — will always grab it and be cheering for it, especially because this is a once in a lifetime opportunity for most of these players. Raisin Bran usually stays as a one time only thing unless you are a senior citizen.

TaxAct Texas Bowl (Texas Tech vs. Ole Miss): Trix

Silly Texas, Trix is a cereal. Ev eryone talks about it, everyone knows what it is, but who actually eats it? It’s delicious, it’s a kids favorite supposedly, but I have never seen people put it into their basket. Are people going to watch? Do people remem ber this happens?

Cheez-It Bowl (Oklaho ma vs. Flori da): Pops Pops is an acquired taste. Most people either love it, or hate it. Howev er, if you love it then you really love it. Devoted

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fans will watch and enjoy, similar to Raisin Bran. Others will channel surf and immedi ately skip it.

Valero Alamo Bowl (Texas vs. Washington): Count Chocula

It’s deli cious, but can be overwhelm ing and turn people away. Count Chocula is a cereal you will never for get, like The Alamo. One may leave a better taste in your mouth, but both are hard to fathom. How can a cereal have that much chocolate in it, really?

Allstate Sugar Bowl (Kansas State vs. Alabama): Off Brand Lucky

Charms

Imagine you are at camp and you see the cereal bar set up for breakfast. You see the marshmal lows in the cereal that mom never lets you have at home because you only eat the marshmallows and run to get your bowl.

Disappointment sets in when you see dif ferent shapes than usual. It’s “Marshmal low Mateys.” You’ve heard of this cereal before, but never seen it.

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Crunch

“Crave those crazy squares,” in this case, crave those wild matchups. TCU and Michigan have never met before, and now the teams are meet ing for the first time for a spot in the National Champion ship game.

Crazy. Just like Cinnamon Toast Crunch. It’s sure to be a hit among a large group of people, and it’s going to be crazy. I definitely imagine a crowd of fans that look like the Cinnamon Toast Crunch people from the commercials, with big mouths and loud personalities.

While it tastes similar, it’s not quite the same. It’s missing the extra magic Lucky Charms has. In case you missed it, Alabama is missing the real deal this year.

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Football Playoff Semi final, Vrbo Fiesta Bowl (TCU vs. Michigan): Cinnamon Toast

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Best TV shows of 2022

Michael Clark Staff Reporter

Ranking my five favorite shows of the past year makes this one of the hardest articles

I’ve ever had to write. With shows such as “House of the Dragon” and “Barry” being fantastic, but not quite making the cut, that’s how you know it’s been a good year for us binge-watchers.

‘Stranger Things’

While “Stranger Things” faltered in its previous seasons, its fourth sea son was an ambitious return to form.

With a massive budget, sprawling story and insane visuals for television standards, this season felt more like a 12-hour movie rather than a show. This show’s iconic “Running Up That Hill” scene brought Kate Bush back into the limelight and made me cry several times. This was an excellent season of television. The show is streaming on Netflix.

‘Andor’

If you told me this was going to be one of my favorite shows this year, I would’ve laughed at you.

Despite this, I can confidently say that “Andor” absolutely rocks. It’s a dark and gritty look at the Star Wars universe with a hopeful core, brilliant acting, excellent set design and produc tion value.

“Andor” earns its spot in the pan theon of Star Wars media. The show is streaming on Disney+.

‘Severance’

An obscure, but fantastic pick. Since Ben Stiller’s “Severance” is stuck on Apple TV, not many people have been able to enjoy this fantastic show. The show’s dystopian concept is too complex to explain in a few words, but rest assured it is the liminal, fever dream nightmare that will become your next obsession. Please try to equally enjoy each episode.

‘Succession’

These final two picks come down to the wire for me.

“Succession”’s third season falls slightly short of its masterful second season, but is still one of the finest TV

shows I’ve seen. I normally wouldn’t describe a show as Shakespearean, but this shows structure, wit and fantastic dialogue reminds me of nothing more. Whether you want to laugh at sad rich kids, or enjoy an intriguing story of betrayal and trauma, “Succession” is sure to meet your every expectation.

‘Better Call Saul’

It is with no exaggeration I say that “Better Call Saul” is my favorite show of all time.

The first few seasons are slow, and in some cases, there is no payoff to certain plotlines until the end. How ever, I’ve never seen a show get me this invested before. The final episodes of this series are pure perfection, and Rhea Seehorn and Bob Odenkirk make perhaps the finest acting duo in recent memory. Iconic, funny, devasting and engaging. I can’t find enough words to explain just how much I love this show.

At the end of the day, “Better

Call Saul” is a story of humanity and morality under the guise of a “Break ing Bad” spinoff and it deserves every award in the world.

While this was a great year for shows, 2023 is looking great as well with shows such as “The Last of Us” and “The Mandalorian” coming in the following months.

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