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Abby Cage Miranda Elish hit a home run to get the Cowgirls on the board against North Texas.

Cowgirls advance to Super Regionals behind Miranda Elish’s clutch performance

“It’s been a roller coaster... just keeping her positive about the outlook. She wants to pitch so bad to help this team and it’s just been a struggle,” OSU coach Kenny Gajewski said. Since then, Elish has been rather quiet, as she has remained the cleanup Ashton Slaughter batter in the hitting lineup but hasn’t Staff Reporter been taking her normal spot in the circle. In the regional final game against A pitcher of Miranda Elish’s North Texas on Sunday afternoon caliber can make an immense impact in though; she was heard loud and clear. postseason play. In a game that had been dominated However, there’s one problem: El- by defense and strong pitching from both ish can’t pitch. sides, it was a 0-0 game going into the Elish has been dealing with a nag- sixth inning when Elish stepped into the ging right arm injury for nearly a month batter’s box with two outs. After fightnow, dating back to April 24 when ing back into a positive pitch count, the Oklahoma State was on the final day of former National Player of the Year was its series against Texas. After retiring 13 faced with a full count. straight batters and completely shutting She hit her first home run since down her former team, there was only that Sunday in April against her former one out remaining in the game when team. she suddenly had to exit the game after “That was a monster hit,” Gajewa wild pitch in which she immediately ski said. “It’s one that’ll go down in the grabbed her shoulder. record books or the history books of just

clutch.” Clutch it was as Elish’s solo home run put gave the Cowgirls a 1-0 lead, before outlasting the Mean Green win 2-0, promptly ending their season. “It’s just been awesome to be able to still hit even with the injury, it was really tough,” said Elish. With the shoulder injury still lingering for Elish, her mindset has now switched from desperately wanting to pitch to just doing whatever she can for the team and looking out for her other pitchers in the bullpen. “Just trying to do whatever I can I mean; Kelly (Maxwell) and Morgan (Day) have been pitching their butts off so I’m just happy I can contribute,” Elish said in regard to helping her teammates that have recently been in the circle. “Even if it’s just putting the ball in play hard that’s all I’m trying to do just to make their job a little bit easier.” With the victory, the Cowgirls advance to Super Regionals, where they will take on Clemson. The Cowgirls will

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begin their series against the Tigers on Thursday and (if necessary) could host them until Sunday. In Elish’s mind though, the Cowgirls aren’t just a Super Regional-worthy team, but a legitimate contender in the Women’s College World Series. “If you look at us in the beginning of the season people might not have thought that we would make it to the World Series,” Elish said. “Now, I don’t think there’s a doubt in my mind that if we play how we did this weekend we’ll be there.” The Cowgirls are now only a week and a half away from Oklahoma City, but they’ll have to take down a top-10 team to get there. However, with Elish still contributing to the team in some fashion, they are in a good position to make it to their second straight College World Series. “Just clutch, that’s what she’s been here all year long,” said Gajewski. sports.ed@ocolly.com

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Ukraine says it’s holding off Russia’s intensified thrust in the east the east” while the forces of Belarus — a close Russian ally just north of Ukraine — “are conducting intensified reconnaissance on the border with Ukraine.” Ukrainian forces repelled nine enemy attacks during the previous 24 hours in the Donbas, the military reported. A day earlier, Luhansk Gov. Serhiy Haidai said that Russian troops were throwing “all their forces and efforts” into assaulting Severodonetsk. The aim was to cut off the main supply route to the key city, he said. “The Russians are destroying Severodonetsk. ... The enemy’s plans are to surround the area or turn it into a fire,” Haidai said in a statement on Telegram. A Russian breakthrough in Luhansk would enable an attack on nearby Donetsk and Kharkiv provinces, he added. Haidai said the Russians had destroyed a bridge between Severodonetsk and Lysychansk, its twin city across the SeverCourtesy Tribune News Service sky Donets River. The bridge’s destruction will complicate efThe 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 Sunforts to bring reinforcements to day, May 22, 2022. Severodonetsk, he said. He described a war of eled grain shortages and inflaOn Sunday, Polish PresiRussia is continuing to Patrick J. McDonnell, attrition, with his military’s tion globally. dent Andrzej Duda appeared press its offensive in the east Nabih Bulos and Kate strategy to try to wear down His call for further aid before Ukraine’s parliament in after claiming its biggest vicand frustrate Russian forces as highlights the unremitting Kyiv and criticized recent retory in its almost-three-month Linthicum they continue to pound Ukrainature of a conflict that began marks by some European lead- assault: the full capture of the Los Angeles Times nian positions. Feb. 24, when Russian troops ers that Ukraine should consprawling Azovstal steelworks The president said the invaded Ukrainian territory sider a peace deal that would plant in the coastal city of MariA day after President military situation “had not on various fronts. The Russian require it to cede some parts of upol. The facility’s labyrinthine Joe Biden signed a sweeping changed significantly,” which he expectation of a quick victory the Donbas region to Russia. network of pipes and tunnels bill to support Ukraine with called a positive development, evaporated as Ukrainian forces Duda, who thanked became the site of Ukraine’s $40 billion more in military considering Moscow’s vast mili- put up stiff resistance, forcing Ukraine for leading the fight last stand in Mariupol. and humanitarian aid, Russian tary capabilities. Moscow to abandon its plan to against “Russian imperialism,” The battle for Mariupol forces intensified their efforts “Actually, the fact that seize the capital, Kyiv. said it would be a “huge blow came to dramatize the violence to encircle and capture a key we are able to say this on the Russian forces eventually not only for Ukraine, but also and intensity of the Ukrainian city in the east and Ukrainian 87th day of a full-scale war retreated from Kyiv in early for the entire Western world,” if conflict. Much of Mariupol is President Volodymyr Zelenskyy against Russia is good news,” April and redirected efforts even a sliver of the country was in ruins and Ukrainian authoripleaded for additional weapons. Zelenskyy said. “Russia has toward southern Ukraine and lost in a deal. ties say only about 100,000 of a In a video address, Zelen- sent virtually all its resources to the Donbas, Ukraine’s coalNeighboring Poland has pre-war population of more than skyy said the grinding military destroy us.” producing, traditional indusbeen a staunch supporter of 400,000 remain. panorama in the heavily conZelenskyy thanked Biden, trial heartland. The Donbas is Ukraine, sending weapons, Russia said it captured tested eastern Donbas region “is who on Saturday signed one of composed of the provinces of housing millions of refugees 2,439 Ukrainian troops when extremely difficult,” noting that the biggest foreign assistance Luhansk and Donetsk. who have fled the fighting and it took the metal-works plants. Russian forces continue to mass packages in recent U.S. history. Since 2014, pro-Russia promoting Ukraine’s efforts to The fate of the captured fighters around the cities of SeverodoBut Zelenskyy said additional separatists have controlled large join the European Union. is unclear. netsk and Slovyansk, strategic weaponry would be required to swaths of the Donbas region. As Duda spoke in the points that serve as the base for open transport routes and ports Moscow’s forces are seeking capital, the Ukrainian Defense the Ukrainian defense of the that have been blocked by the to expand control to the entire Ministry said that Russian Donbas. Russians, actions that have fuDonbas. troops “continue to advance in See Ukraine on 5

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Favorite Netflix original series recommendations looking for, but what sets the show apart House” to those who may not even be is the attention on the characters. The into the horror genre. core of the story is both heartbreaking “Stranger Things” (2016-) and heartwarming as you spend each One of the biggest and most episode focused on a different characpopular projects that Netflix has made, ter’s point of view of the same events. “Stranger Things” throws you headfirst Flanagan uses incredible direcinto the 1980s aesthetic while dealing Connor Gray tion throughout the series which gifts with a Steven Spielberg and John CarStaff Reporter viewers with scenes that are memorable penter-esque story of horror, drama and and beautifully captured. Set design for comedy. With some of the most iconic Netflix is one of the most poputhe show is something that deserves to characters of recent years, the cast of lar streaming services of the past two be recognized when mentioning “The child and adult actors elevate the show decades and has been responsible for the Haunting of Hill House,” but for one to another level and provide the heart for creation of several original TV series episode where it is shot to be seen as a wonderful series. and movies over the years. Whether the an episode done in entirely one camThe Duffer Brothers hit the nail series is still running or has reached a era shot. With phenomenal acting and on the head with the perfect balance of conclusion, there are a number of great storytelling from start to finish, I would drama and comedy, in my opinion, and Netflix original shows to choose from; recommend “The Haunting of Hill crafted great lore and storytelling devichere are a few of my favorites. “Mindhunter” (2017-) This mystery-thriller series tells the story of the FBI agents that attempt to dive into the minds of murderers and their damaged mental state which eventually leads to the inception of what is now modern-day serial killer profiling. With two seasons of the show under its belt, it has made its mark as a show that nails the crime drama tone that is attempted by many and excels with superb acting and direction throughout the show. With highly regarded director David Fincher acting as a producer, “Mindhunter” has some of the best cinematic shots and writing that I have seen in a TV series. Following a fantastic season one for the show, the following season does everything even better and makes “Mindhunter” one of the greatest shows I have watched. After David Fincher said he wanted a break, the show has yet to be renewed for a third season following the release of season two in 2019, but I would highly recommend checking out the series up to this point. “The Haunting of Hill House” (2018) Mike Flanagan’s 2018 dramatic horror limited series is far from your average run of the mill scary story. “The Haunting of Hill House” certainly is a creepy series that delivers its fair share of great scares, if that is what you are “The Haunting of Hill House,” a Netflix horror series, is one of the most popular Netflix original series shows.

es that have weaved their way into pop culture. Another aspect that “Stranger Things” does great is the sound design and soundtrack being used; whether it is some of the 80’s best hits or an original score composed for the show, they always seem to have the music down. This summer if you are looking for new shows to give a watch and pass time, check out some of these well crafted original series. “Stranger Things” will have its newest season hitting Netflix on May 27.

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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)

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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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The changeup’s change Maxwell uses off-speed pitch in shutout win Sam Hutchens Staff Reporter

of regionals against Fordham. She pitched five shutout innings against the Rams. Having batted against Maxwell in March, UNT hitters knew who they were up against. “Credit to Maxwell, she was really good today,” UNT catcher Kalei Christensen said. “I think she pitched better

today than she did in Denton. She really controlled her off-speed stuff.” Maxwell’s 15 strikeouts are the fourth-highest tally of the year. The “K” signs fans put up on the wooden deck in left field spanned the entire seating gallery. “The offspeed was really going

Kelly Maxwell had complete control. The source of her dominance? A pitch she did not control well enough to throw for a long time. Oklahoma State beat North Texas 2-0 on Sunday evening to win the Stillwater Regional. It was Maxwell’s, a junior pitcher, second shutout win in the week. “I don’t think it is a secret, (Maxwell) is really good,” coach Kenny Gajewski said. “Really proud of her. Just had complete command.” Her success came from her changeup; a pitch she did not throw this time a year ago. Maxwell developed her off-speed pitch over the fall. She used to throw primarily rise balls, and while that is still her go-to pitch, the changeup adds a dimension of deception to her repertoire. “I think (the changeup) has taken me to another level,” Maxwell said. “In the past year and stuff I only had like two pitches, and really only one. Being able to have (the changeup) and be able to change speeds against top hitters makes my job easier.” Maxwell (18-4) poured in a bevy well-placed of rise balls, drop balls and changeups to UNT hitters. She surrendered two hits, one of which was a popup that fell after second baseman Karli Petty lost it in the sun. Gajewski was complimentary of his pitcher’s efficiency. Maxwell did not walk any batters, allowing her to cruise while keeping her pitch count low. “Anytime you can throw a seveninning complete game with 15 K’s and only have 91 pitches, that means your pumping a lot of strikes and had complete command of the game,” Gajewski said. Maxwell was coming off a sparkling performance in OSU’s first game Kelly Maxwell pitched over 10 strikeouts against North Texas.

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down hard,” Gajewski said. “UNT had a really hard time making adjustments. A lot of swings and misses. At this time in the year you don’t see that a lot.”

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Stillwater community members host women’s leadership event Mallory Pool Staff Reporter

overall theme of the panel discussion was the “Challenges and Changes of Leadership Today.” Community leaders hosted As the microphone was the Strong Women Strong Girls passed around and questions (SWSG) Leadership Event Sun- from the audience were asked, day benefitting Prairies Edge attendees got to hear several Girl Scouts and their leadership words of wisdom from the pandevelopment programs. elists. Alexis Smith Washington Oklahoma State Univertalked about bridging the divide sity’s Spears School of Business between societal opinion and was home to an engaging panel women’s leadership. of women who have excelled in “We’re all really different, leadership at OSU and in the and I think that there’s room for community on Sunday afterdiversity amongst us,” Washnoon. The women answered ington said. “Some of us are questions and held engaging going to just naturally fit into a discussions for an hour while bunch of different environments over 50 guests attended. because we’re agile. We do what One of the panelists, we need to do in those environAnne Greenwood, philanthroments because we are who we pist, talked about the struggles are, no matter where we are, all women are facing in today’s the time.” current society. The panel continued to “But the reality is the answer questions and give some mindset has got to happen and pieces of advice from their the mindset has got to change years making a way for themthat says not what women selves as women in leadership, should be, but what women can business and academia. be,” Greenwood said to the at“Strength doesn’t really tendees. mean the loudest, strength can The rest of the 2022 be seen in silence,” Washington SWSG panelists included: said. Blaire Atkinson, OSU FoundaHumphreys left the crowd tion President; Claudia Humwith some advice and final phreys, entrepreneur, philanthoughts. thropist and owner of Coney “My thing is, be humble, Island; Representative Trish ask questions and just keep Ranson, OK House District digging at it. Don’t give up and 34; Alexis Smith Washington, don’t be afraid, everybody else Ph.D., senior inclusion officer is. Don’t be afraid,” Humphreys and William S. Spears Associ- said. ate Professor of Management Carolynn MacAllister, and Gay Washington, interim one of the committee members Stillwater superintendent and that helped put SWSG on, spoke educational consultant. The with The O’Colly during the

Mallory Pool Community leaders hosted the Strong Women Strong Girls (SWSG) Leadership Event Sunday benefitting Prairies Edge Girl Scouts and their leadership development programs.

event. She talked about how happy she was to see a positive change coming with events like these being held. One in three women across the globe experience violence of some kind daily and MacAllister said she wants to help empower women in any way possible. After the panel discussion, the event continued to highlight the 2022 SWSG honoree that was in attendance. Mary Frye has spent her entire life making a difference in the

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fighters emerged as the Azovstal plant’s most stubborn defenders. The history of the group has been seized on by the Kremlin to claim it is fighting “Nazis” in Ukraine, an assertion dismissed as Continued from 2 ridiculous by the Ukrainian government. Mariupol has been a target of RusAlthough Kyiv said it would bring sia’s invasion virtually from the start back its troops via prisoner exchanges, of the war. As much of the city fell into the Kremlin has yet to comment on their Russian hands, an assortment of Ukraifate. In recent days, Russian lawmakers nian troops and civilians bunkered in the have called for prison terms and even massive plant even as their adversaries capital punishment for members of the maintained a relentless siege, along with Azov regiment, a far-right Ukrainian continuous bombardment. Women, chilmilitary unit with neo-Nazi roots whose dren and elderly people were first bused

OSU, Stillwater and Girl Scout communities. After her recognition, the SWSG committee also recognized the Juliette Low Leadership Society Scholarship Recipient. Trinity Twellman, a recent Stillwater High School graduate, has been involved in Girl Scouts since the age of 5 and shared a few thankful remarks with the attendees about the scholarship. All proceeds raised during the event will stay in Payne County and support the girl

out before Ukrainian authorities ordered the remaining troops to surrender. The full death toll of civilians in the Mariupol siege is still unknown, but Ukraine says it could be many thousands. The Institute for the Study of War, a Washington think tank that tracks conflicts, said in a new report that Russian forces were working to remove mines from around the plant and predicted that “the information space in Mariupol will likely become increasingly restricted in the coming weeks as Russian forces shift their attention from the capture of Azovstal to consolidating occupational

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control over the city.” For Russia, the capture of Mariupol offers the prospect of a land bridge between pro-Russia territory in the Donbas and the Crimea, which was seized by Russia in 2014. Its control of Mariupol is a major victory for Russian President Vladimir Putin. But Russia seems intent on pushing for further territorial gains in the Donbas, signaling a prolonged land battle involving tanks, artillery, aircraft and ground forces in the broad eastern stretches of Ukraine. news.ed@ocolly.com

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OSU Golf PGA Championship Roundup day.’ It was good all week and they capped it off today. That was awesome.” Rickie Fowler concluded his week 2-under-par and tied for 23rd. The advantage playing close to Stillwater was evident with Fowler, the Ben Hutchens longtime standard-bearer of Cowboy Assistant Sports Editor golf. He wore bright orange pants and many fans following him Sunday did Familiarity doesn’t mean sucthe same. Cries from the gallery of cess. “Go Pokes” cut through the lulls of Although playing just 62 miles noise. from Stillwater, in Tulsa, no former Perhaps the new face of former Oklahoma State golfer found a tremen- Cowboys in professional golf is Viktor dous amount of success in the 2022 Hovland. After turning professional PGA Championship. following OSU’s men’s golf national Southern Hills challenged the championship in 2018, Hovland has Cowboys and, frankly, everyone, as won three times including the World the winner, Justin Thomas finished Wide Technology Championship at 5-under-par. Mayakoba this season. This week, Talor Gooch was the former however, a 5-over-par round three OSU golfer to finish highest on the doomed his chances at another win, leaderboard this weekend, finishing and he finished tied for 41st. tied for 20th at 1-over-par. Gooch said Alex Noren and Matthew Wolff his playing partner, Bernd Wiesberger, were the other former Cowboys to play asked him how the fan turnout would in the championship but missed the be after Tiger Woods withdrew. cut. “I said, ‘Hey, this is Oklahoma, we are still going to be out heavy this sports.ed@ocolly.com

File Photo Talor Gooch, pictured in 2012 as a member of the Cowboy golf team, finished tied for 20th at the PGA Championship in Tulsa.

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OSU left 13 players on bases despite a high offensive game against Baylor.

Bullpen woes, offense shines in OSU series vs Baylor Mederos and Mitchell Stone had the best performances this weekend, as Mederos pitched six innings and allowed three runs on Thursday. while Stone relieved Rowdy Baribeau Trevor Martin after a Staff Reporter three-run first inning on Saturday. The OSU bullpen Stone recorded fell apart on Thursday five strikeouts in 6 1/3 after blowing an 11-3 innings, his longest lead, but after Friday and appearance of the seaSaturday, the Cowboys son. Cowboy ace Justin got their hats straightCampbell pitched Friday ened out. and allowed five runs No. 8 OSU went to including four in the Waco, Texas, the home fifth inning. Kale Davis of the Baylor Bears and relieved Campbell and won the series. All three tossed three scoreless games had their fair innings to set up Nolan share of drama, which McLean to wrap up Friis only fitting to end the day’s game. Big 12 regular season. Plentiful scoring Here are three The math is easy takeaways from OSU’s on this one. Before Satfinal regular-season urday’s game was called series. early due to weather, Pen problems the Cowboys scored 31 It wasn’t a pleasant runs this weekend. The weekend to be a Cowbats are hot for OSU at boy pitcher. The bullpen the right time as next ERA was 6.00. Victor weekend is the Big 12

tournament. The Cowboys notched 18 hits on Thursday, 15 on Friday and 17 on Saturday. Shouts from OSU coach Josh Holliday could be heard from the dugout saying, “Let’s go Zach Ehrhard.” The outfielder had a weekend as earned a hit on 50% of his at bats for the series and mashed two home runs. Outfielder Jake Thompson hit .750 for the series including three walks and a home run. Missed opportunities While scoring 31 runs in three games is highly favorable, it’s the runners stranded that is worrisome for the Cowboys. In OSU’s Thursday loss, it left 13 on base. Friday, it left five on base and nine on Saturday. On Saturday, bases were loaded twice and one run was scored. sports.ed@ocolly.com

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The strangest thing Ranking previous “Stranger Things” seasons “Stranger Things 2” feels like each character is fully fledged out and relationships start to form between characters that are some of the best to ever make it on television. Despite a relatively slow start to the season; the back half, and the Connor Gray final two episodes, are some of the best Staff Reporter things that the show has done. What really pulls the season down for me is the Netflix took the world of streamplot line of Eleven and her lost sister. ing by surprise on July 15, 2016, with However, credit must be given the release of their latest TV series, where credit is due because “Stranger “Stranger Things,” that dove into the Things 2” introduced us to fantastic horror, mystery, drama and comedy that characters in the form of Bob, Billy and is apparent in the fictitious small-town Max while also expanding onto characof 1980s Hawkins, Indiana. Now a staple ters such as Steve and Hopper, solidiof pop culture, “Stranger Things 4” will fying them as fan favorites. “Stranger be releasing its first half of the penulti- Things 2” takes everything the initial mate season on May 27. installment does and makes it bigger, In preparation for the highly antic- but this does not always benefit the show ipated new season, I did a rewatch of the and overall makes it fall flat to me. previous seasons. Here is my ranking “Stranger Things” (2016) of the past three seasons of “Stranger Following a main cast of middle Things.” school kids in the 1980s who are thrown “Stranger Things 2” (2017) into a thrilling mystery, “Stranger The successor to the phenomenon Things” feels like a Steven Spielberg that was “Stranger Things,” this second movie that is filled with comedy, scares installment provides the series with and heartbreak. The tone and pacing of some of its highest highs and lowest “Stranger Things” is fantastic and does lows. Without the task of having to set not feel like any of the eight episodes up the characters the first season did, are not necessary for the larger story.

The performances throughout the first season are also phenomenal whether it be the children who portray surprisingly great performances at times, or Winona Ryder as the terrified mother Joyce Byers who is hell-bent on finding her missing child. With great writing and storytelling from the Duffer brothers and good direction from Shawn Levy, “Stranger Things” checks all the boxes for a great TV show and is worthy of all the praise it has received. “Stranger Things 3” (2019) With a two year wait between seasons and the ending of the second addition to the series leaving fans wondering where it could go next, “Stranger Things 3” delivers what is still my favorite season to date. “Stranger Things 3” takes the aesthetic of 1985 and absolutely runs with it in the best way possible. The latest installment takes everything that the past seasons touched on and elevates it to the max, giving us some of the best comedy, acting, drama and horror the series has explored. Dacre Montgomery as Billy deserves to be mentioned for his stellar performance in the season making him the real standout for me. The new addition of Maya Hawke as Robin fits into the cast beauti-

“Stranger Things” is back for season four. From left: Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas Sinclair, Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson and Sadie Sink as Max Mayfield.

fully and the chemistry between her and Joe Keery’s Steve succeeds in elevating the show. It is also impossible to mention “Stranger Things 3” without talking about the incredible finale that showcased the Battle of Starcourt Mall and delivered some of the best moments of the show with all our beloved characters coming together in an emotion-filled, action-packed showdown. The “Stranger Things” series has been one of the most popular shows of the last six years, and for good reason. With each season prospering in its own aspect, I would not consider there to be a bad season of the show under the belt of the Duffer brothers. “Stranger Things 4” promises to be as big as ever and a true event for the series with the last two episodes of part two being approximately two hours long. Part one of “Stranger Things 4” will be released on Netflix this Memorial Day weekend, May 27, 2022. Make sure to tune in and see where the rollercoaster takes us next.

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