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Grassroots college networks distribute emergency contraceptives on campus Michelle Andrews KFF Health News
Limya Harvey and Cydney Mumford set up a folding table a few times a month on the University of Texas-San Antonio campus to give away kits containing emergency contraceptives, condoms, and lube, or menstrual products like tampons and pads. They typically bring 50 of each type of kit, and after just an hour or two everything is gone. The 19-year-old sophomores — Harvey is enrolled at UTSA and Mumford at Northeast Lakeview College — founded the organization Black Book Sex Ed last spring. Their mission is to educate students and others in need about sexual health and connect them with free services and products packaged into kits they distribute on campus, in the community, and through their website. “Both of us grew up rather lower-income,” Mumford said, “so there’s a soft spot as it relates to people who say, ‘Oh, I just don’t have it right now.’ That’s part of the reason we started doing this.” Harvey and Mumford aren’t alone. A growing number of students on college campuses nationwide are stepping in to provide other students with free or low-cost emergency contraceptives, birth control, and menstrual products. They are also pushing back against threats to their reproductive freedom since the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision last year, which eliminated federal abortion protections. Although emergency contraceptives are legal in every state, some policymakers worry that in states that ban or severely restrict abortion, access to emergency contraceptives and other types of birth
control may erode because of people failing to distinguish between drugs that prevent pregnancy and medications used for abortions. “Our requests for help have quadrupled since Dobbs,” said Kelly Cleland, the executive director of the American Society for Emergency Contraception, which provides toolkits and technical assistance to help students develop what are becoming known as peer-to-peer distribution networks. Those student networks provide emergency contraceptives and bring vending machines to their campuses that carry the medications and other personal health care products. The organization has worked with students at more than 200 campuses. Many types of emergency contraceptive pills are available over the counter and without age restrictions. Students who distribute them are generally not putting themselves at legal risk, especially if they ensure the products are in their original packaging and haven’t expired and refrain from providing medical advice, Cleland said. It’s like giving a friend a Tylenol, one advocate explained. “It’s really growing and a really interesting new route for people to get what they need in trusted ways, especially in Texas and other states where there are repercussions from the Dobbs decision,” said Mara Gandal-Powers, director of birth control access at the National Women’s Law Center. Like those of many student groups, Harvey and Mumford’s kits contain products — emergency contraceptive pills, tampons, lube, etc. — donated by nonprofits and companies. Black Book Sex Ed accepts financial donations as well and uses the money to buy items at big-box stores. The University of Texas-San Antonio didn’t respond to requests for comment. See Grassroots on 8
Courtesy of OSU The $275,000 raised for Payne County United Way will benefit 22 partner agencies.
OSU exceeds 2023 United Way campaign goal Courtesy of OSU News
Oklahoma State University surpassed its fundraising goal of $275,000 for Payne County United Way’s total campaign on Nov. 30. Led by co-chairs OSU Police Chief Leon Jones and Julie Weathers, director of strategic initiatives and assessment at the Spears School of Business, the OSU campaign kicked off in September as part of the Payne County United
Way’s $1 million campaign. The funds collected benefit 22 partner agencies, making a positive impact on individuals and families in Payne County. Varsity Review made a significant contribution of over $60,000 to initiate the campaign, and additional funds were raised through employee payroll deductions, one-time gifts and group fundraisers. Despite reaching its initial goal, OSU has continued its contributions, raising a total of $290,238 so far, with the campaign scheduled to continue through the end
of 2023. Weathers said that approximately nine entities exceeded their goals, making a substantial impact on the overall objective. “It was the perfect theme, United We Thrive,” Jones said. “I think it was Garth Brooks that said the greatest thing you will ever be taught is to do something for someone you will never meet. So, that has always stuck in the back of my mind. And that’s true. United, we do thrive. So that’s what we do is just try to bring everybody together like we have always done during this campaign.” See Goal on 8
File Photo Membership with National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations has struggled on campus, as they are not as prominently featured as other Greek organizations.
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Tribune Content Agency San Antonio college students Limya Harvey (left) and Cydney Mumford (right) distribute free kits containing either emergency contraceptives, condoms, lube or menstrual products, at the University of Texas-San Antonio campus and at community events.
The experience of Black Greek life is different compared to other Greek organizations on campus. “One of the reasons is the numbers, it’s very difficult to start a chapter at PWIs (predominantly white institutions),” said Jalyn Porchay, an Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. member. “We have a lot of requirements of chapter fees and insurance fees, and they can be high for one person to pay, and it doesn’t make it advantageous to some people. “If you don’t have enough interested people, it’s hard. The house situ-
ation with facilities hinders a lot of Divine Nine organizations for hosting events.” OSU is home to 50 Greek organizations, seven of which are part of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, more commonly known as the Divine Nine. The university has a total of 4,268 students who are members of Greek organizations, which is 13% of the total enrollment. NPHC organizations on campus have a total of 26 total active members. A prominent fraternity in the public eye is Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., which holds membership with Shaquille O’Neal, Michael Jordan and Stephen A. Smith but currently doesn’t hold an active chapter on campus. The last two active mem-
bers graduated last year, leaving the chapter vacant. OSU boasts the biggest homecoming in the nation and relies heavily on Greek life for its events. There is a notable absence in these festivities as few, if any, of the NPHC organizations participate. Leo Delyannis, a Greek life member, said it has to do with how people join. “I feel like you don’t see them as much around campus or at events,” Delyannis said. “Whether it’s marketing or social media with them, it’s kind of more secretive as opposed to everyone else it’s kind of pushed more upon you. Like everyone talks about where they want to rush and with those organizations, it’s super-secret and more selective.” See Expand on 6
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Cowboys ‘adjust well’ in 28-9 Bedlam blowout win with Fix, Surber still out Daniel Allen Staff Reporter
NORMAN – John Smith mentioned in the offseason how the 2023-24 season would be one of growth and development for this year’s Oklahoma State roster. The concern, of course, being how long it would take to reach a feasible production level. On Sunday, the OSU coach got a gauge for his team’s development, and an encouraging one for that matter. Star 133-pounder Daton Fix and 197-pounder Luke Surber remained out with injuries, but the No. 11 Cowboys managed in a 28-9 win over No. 18 Oklahoma at McCasland Field House, giving OSU its 18th consecutive victory in the Bedlam rivalry. “Just finding ways of winning, it takes you a little bit of adjustment on your part,” Smith said. Perhaps the most significant adjustment came at 133 pounds, in place of Fix. Reece Witcraft had been a starter on OSU’s roster in years past. He could have transferred when he lost his starting spot as a sophomore, ahead of the 2020-21 season, or again ahead of this season when he wasn’t guaranteed a starting position after being a hero at times a year prior and earning a national seed at the NCAA Championships. Instead, Witcraft stayed. For moments such as Sunday. Moments where Witcraft can step in and provide a spark to his team, and others when he can provide experience and maturity to a relatively young OSU roster. All of which he did, downing Jace Koelzer – ranked No. 27 in the 133-pound class – in dominant 8-1 fashion. “Reece is like my hero,” said OSU 184-pounder Dustin Plott. “Last year, we needed him right when (Trevor) Mastrogiovanni went out. He stepped up to the plate when we needed him, he did a great job. “Las Vegas, he showed up on short notice, made weight and then scrapped. And then today.” Smith echoed Plott’s praise of Witcraft. “(I saw) a mature kid that’s been out there,” he said. “These are opportunities for him, and a nice win. One of our best wrestlers isn’t in the lineup, but that’s what you hope for (for Witcraft). An opportunity.” Witcraft’s victory was one of four OSU tossup wins through the first five bouts in Sunday’s dual. And had any more than 141-pounder Jordan Williams’ loss to Willie McDougald gone in favor of the
Sooners (4-2), the end result could have been different. “That was a big win for us,” Plott said. “That’s for sure.” Redshirt sophomore Teague Travis continued what Smith referred to as “necessary growth.” A gritty, last-minute takedown and a four-point near fall helped clinch a pivotal major decision for OSU, a bout victory that all but clinched a win for the Cowboys (3-0). Then came freshman Brayden Thompson, who also logged a late near fall en route to a 9-0 victory by major decision. “Brayden stepping in as a freshman, Teague has been around a couple of years,” said heavyweight Konner Doucet. “Once everyone gets their chance, you see how tough they are and they’re ready to scrap… Reece (Witcraft) too.” A handful of Cowboys grew up Sunday, aiding in an eight-bout win for OSU. Others witnessed that growth and praised the younger prospects after the dual. Although Smith noted the growth needed from his wresters ahead of the bulk of Big 12 play, for the moment, a 19-point Bedlam win will do. “I think that we’re winning with our will right now,” Smith said. “But we need to win with our skills. “All we need to do is stay focused in matches that we have the capability of extending, to look to extend. That’s how you win (duals). That’s how you win trophies… but pleased with the work and growth.” No. 11 OSU 28 (3-0), No. 18 OU 9 (4-2) Dec. 10, 2023 McCasland Field House Norman, Oklahoma Results: 125: No. 21 Troy Spratley (OSU) dec. No. 32 Conrad Hendriksen (OU), 4-1 133: Reece Witcraft (OSU) dec. No. 27 Jace Koelzer (OU), 8-1 141: No. 9 Tagen Jamison (OSU) dec. Kaden Smith (OU), 6-3 149: No. 22 Willie McDougald (OU) dec. No. 24 Jordan Williams (OSU), 5-4 157: Teague Travis (OSU) MD John Wiley (OU), 11-2 165: No. 2 Izzak Olejnik (OSU) dec. No. 16 Cael Carlson (OU), 8-3 174: Brayden Thompson (OSU) MD No. 17 Tate Picklo (OU), 9-0 184: No. 3 Dustin Plott (OSU) TF No. 32 Giuseppe Hoose (OU), 19-2, 4:18 197: No. 2 Stephen Buchanan (OU) fall Kyle Haas (OSU), 4:19 HWT: No. 11 Konnor Doucet (OSU) dec. No. 10 Josh Heindselman (OU), 3-2 RO sports.ed@ocolly.com
Bryson Thadhani On Sunday, OSU coach John Smith got a gauge for his team’s development, as the Cowboys defeated the Sooners, 28-9, without Daton Fix or Luke Surber.
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Ethan Scott After a loss to Sothern Illinois, OSU coach Mike Boynton said his guys “stuck together” and rallied to beat Tulsa on Sunday night.
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rison said. “Hopefully it gets the streak rolling and going.” The Cowboys’ shooting from 3 had been one of the biggest questions surrounding the team through the first OKLAHOMA CITY − Oklahoma eight games, but following a strong State needed a win in the worst way. showing, OSU (4-5) has elicited some Coming off losses to Creighton of those concerns, at least for now. and Southern Illinois, the Cowboys OSU’s aerial assault was led by looked to establish some positive Javon Small and John-Michael Wright, momentum as conference play grows each of whom hit two 3s and shot at closer. least 40% from deep. Behind a 40% shooting day from The duo was aided by Bryce beyond the arc, OSU defeated Tulsa, Thompson, Quion Williams, Jarius 72-57, at Paycom Center, ending a Hicklen and Jamyron Keller, who all two-game drought and inching closer to added one three to their season totals. getting back to .500 on the season. “I think we’ve got good shoot“It’s a big win for us coming off ers,” OSU coach Mike Boynton said. “I two losses,” OSU center Brandon Gar- think that’s something we talked about,
really all offseason, we’re a better “The biggest problem is I think shooting team than we’ve been.” everybody who played turned the ball Despite the positive development over,” Boynton said. “It was frustrating in the area of shooting, OSU regressed because we were shooting the ball so in another key area against Tulsa (5-3). well, I don’t know if I’ve ever seen a Turnovers. team win with five more turnovers than The Cowboys doubled their made field goals.” season high, turning it over 28 times, It was a mixed bag for a Cowboy a figure that represents the most turnteam in desperate need of a win, and if overs of not only the Boynton era, but OSU can carry over its shooting, it can in recent OSU history. be a completely different team than it OSU had been sound with the ball has been to this point in the season. as a team before the game, so Boynton’s “Losing two games against what hope is it was nothing but an outlier. I think is a top-10 team and against If the Cowboys play as loose with the a really good mid-major team on the ball as they did against Tulsa, it will road, a lot of people started to question become a major problem for a team that things,” Boynton said. “But these guys already has plenty of roadblocks to get stuck together.” past. sports.ed@ocolly.com
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3 takeaways from OSU’s 72-57 win against Tulsa Parker Gerl Staff Reporter
OKLAHOMA CITY − For the third time this season, Oklahoma State played at an NBA arena. The Cowboys put a two-game losing streak behind them with a 72-57 win against Tulsa at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. OSU improved to 4-5 overall and got its first win away from Gallagher-Iba Arena this season. Here are three takeaways from Sunday’s game. The Cowboys’ hot start OSU jumped out to a quick 21-5 advantage behind its stifling defense and up-tempo offense. The Cowboys limited the Golden Hurricane to a 2-of-12 start from the field and got up and down the court to find some easy ones inside, an early stretch highlighted by Eric Dailey Jr. and Brandon Garrison finding each other three times down low for scores. During the run, OSU made three 3s and each of its starting five scored. The run set the tone early and allowed the Cowboys to hold the lead for all 40 minutes. “I thought our guys came in (the game) with great focus and played with great intention,” said OSU coach Mike Boynton. “We didn’t have very many scouting breakdowns. And that’s been hurting us in some of our losses recently.” Williams does a little bit of everything Cowboys guard Quion Williams put up his most efficient game of the season with a 10-point outing on 5-of-6 shooting (83.3%) in 34 minutes. Williams grabbed seven boards, dished out four assists and was a +19. He finished with three steals, too, including one that led to OSU points and ended a mini scoring drought quickly into the second half. It was Williams third doubledigit scoring, five-plus rebound game this season. “His effort and focus coming into this game was really good,” Boynton said. “Really proud of him for embracing that (guarding the opposing best player) role, and really trying to figure out other ways to impact our team in winning ways other than scoring.” Winning on the boards Coming into Sunday’s game, Boynton talked about doing more on the glass. Well, the Cowboys comfortably won the rebounding battle, 41-23. OSU grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and scored 10 second-chance points while allowing just two UT second-chance points. It was the fifth time this season OSU out-rebounded its opponent. “The coaches (have been) getting on us to get every board in practice,” said Garrison, who finished with seven rebounds. “It’s a big thing for our team. Rebound, rebound, rebound.” sports.ed@ocolly.com OSU got its first win away from Gallagher-Iba Arena in a 72-57 win against Tulsa at the Paycom Center.
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File Photo National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations on campus have a total of 26 members.
Expand . . . Continued from 1 Along University Avenue lies Greek row, with large fraternity and sorority houses that students call home. These houses have a practical use but also work as advertising for the organization.
“I would say that we definitely need to get back to advertising and getting our name out there to people,” said Ray Matubby, a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. “I actually had an interview with the executive board because I feel as if we need to do a better job getting our organizations out there to the people.” Advertising is one thing, but numbers have been slowly rising for HBCUs. OSU sits less than 20 miles away from Langston University, Oklahoma’s
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that students are searching for a place to feel home. “The numbers of African American students that attend PWI universities are slowly dwindling as students are leaning more to HBCUs,” said Donna Jones Anderson, president of the National Executive Board of NPHC. “With less students to rush of course there are less members to make it on line and make it into the organizations.” news.ed@ocolly.com
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Courtesy of OSU News Although trees can be fun to have inside during the holidays, they can bring a host of other uninvited insects into your home.
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree, how lovely are thy … insects? Courtesy of OSU News
tor of OSU’s Insect Adventure. “In the fall, insects find places to overwinter or lay eggs in preparation for the winter weather,” Shufran said. “It’s not uncommon for a tree to harbor ants, bark beetles, aphids, beetle larThere’s nothing like the pine vae, praying mantises or even spiders. scent of a fresh-cut Christmas tree dur- They look for micro-climates where ing the holiday season. The aroma and humidity is high and the temperature is beauty of the outdoors are welcome warm.” in homes, but a freshly cut Christmas While they may not be appartree may harbor something within its ent before the tree is cut down, these branches that’s not so welcome. insects become active when they warm It’s not likely consumers will up inside the home. Shufran said a come face to face with a squirrel like praying mantis can lay enough eggs to Clark Griswold did in “National Lam- fill two to three egg sacs, which conpoon’s Christmas Vacation,” but dealtain up to 200 eggs each. Look for egg ing with a variety of insects and other sacs on the undersides of branches, and arthropods isn’t out of the question. if one is found, cut off the limb and Real Christmas trees are grown place it in a protected area outside — it outdoors and serve as a home for over- should hatch in the spring. Protecting wintering insects and other arthropods. some species of insects is important These tiny creatures can remain on the because they’re beneficial and eat invalimbs or under the bark after the tree sive species that can harm a landscape. is harvested and brought indoors, said “It’s important to remember that Andrine Shufran, Oklahoma State Uni- the insects or spiders that might be versity Extension specialist and direc- on the tree can be annoying to have
inside the house, but they’re harmless,” she said. “If a family happens to find some insects on the tree, take it as an entomological learning opportunity. Talk about the life cycle of insects and beneficial insects versus harmful insects. The insects can be vacuumed up if necessary to get rid of them.” In addition to insects, some trees may have a good amount of pollen on the branches. Even though most of it will fall off during the shaking process before taking it home, consumers may consider rinsing the tree once they get it home. David Hillock, OSU Extension consumer horticulturist, said for those visiting a tree farm or cutting their tree on open land, inspect the tree for signs of insects. “Most insects aren’t active at this time of year, so they may be hard to spot,” Hillock said. “The foliage should look clean, not sticky or like an insect has been sucking on the leaves or shoots. Families don’t want to wake up and find aphids on the floor or covering
the gifts under the tree.” When purchasing a freshly cut tree at a tree farm, make sure the tree stays on the shaker for 20 to 30 seconds. This not only removes loose needles but also most of the insects on the limbs. “If consumers cut their tree and don’t have access to a shaker, tap the trunk of the tree on the ground multiple times to disperse loose needles and insects,” Hillock said. “Another idea is to use a leaf blower or compressed air to get rid of loose needles and insects. Also, shaking the branches over a piece of white paper before cutting it down can expose possible insects.” Once the tree is home, water it properly to help keep it as fresh as possible through the holiday season. A fresh tree can use up to a quart of water per day for each inch of diameter on the cut end. For example, a tree with a 3-inch trunk diameter can use up to 3 quarts of water per day. news.ed@ocolly.com
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Continued from 1 Across the country, at Bowie State University in Maryland, a graduate student took a different approach to improving student access to contraceptives. What started as a class project last year for Jakeya Johnson’s master’s degree program in public administration and policy, eventually became state law. Starting next year, the measure will require many Maryland public colleges to provide round-the-clock access to emergency contraception and develop a comprehensive plan to ensure students have access to all FDA-approved forms of birth control, plus abortion services. As part of her project, Johnson, 28, started researching the availability of reproductive health care at Bowie State, and she quickly learned that options were somewhat limited. When she called the health center, she was told that emergency contraception was available only to students who went through counseling first and that, while the college prescribed birth control, there was no pharmacy on campus where students could fill their prescriptions. She proposed that the school install a vending machine stocked with emergency contraceptives, condoms, pregnancy tests, and other sexual health products. But college officials told her they didn’t have money for the machines. Her research showed that students at other colleges in Maryland faced similar roadblocks. So, Johnson approached state Delegate Ariana Kelly, now a state senator, about introducing a bill that would require schools to provide access to emergency contraceptives and other contraceptive services. The bill, which was signed in May, requires the schools to provide the services by August 2024. “There was definitely some pushback” from conservative legislators during the process, Johnson said. Although the final bill didn’t include requirements for transportation services or school reporting that Johnson wanted, she was heartened by the amount of support the bill received from parents and students. In the spring, Johnson received a public service fellowship from the University System of Maryland that has enabled her to work with her student health center to develop a blueprint for Bowie State that other schools can follow, she said. “It’s something that in 2023 we shouldn’t have to be fighting for,” she said.” We should already have it.” “The legislation was confirmation and affirmation of the direction we were headed anyway,” said Michele Richardson, director of the Henry Wise Wellness Center at Bowie State. She noted that the school is in the process of bringing to campus wellness vending machines, which will be installed by August.
where. At Loyola University Chicago, a Jesuit college, members of the organization Students for Reproductive Justice aren’t permitted to host events on campus or reserve space in meeting rooms. The Loyola for Life group, which opposes abortion, faces no such restrictions. While Loyola “welcomes an open exchange of ideas,” only registered student organizations that are “congruent with our values as a Jesuit, Catholic institution” can submit activity requests or reserve space on campus, said Matthew McDermott, a spokesperson for the university. Oral contraceptives are provided only to students who need them for reasons unrelated to preventing pregnancy, and resident advisers are not permitted to distribute condoms or other forms of birth control. “That’s where Students for Reproductive Justice comes in,” said Andi Beaudouin, 21, who for the past two years has overseen the group’s distribution of free emergency contraception. “We were like, ‘If the university isn’t going to do it then we will.’ Everyone deserves this and we don’t need to feel embarrassed or hesitant about getting the resources that we need.” Beaudouin and other volunteers take orders for emergency contraception by email. They package pills with two pregnancy tests and some pads and liners in case of bleeding and hand off the kits to students either on campus or nearby. In the past two years, they’ve filled orders for more than 100 kits. When the Supreme Court ruled in Dobbs, the number of requests skyrocketed, Beaudouin said. The group posted on Instagram pleading with students not to stockpile pills, because its supplies were very limited. “People understood, but I felt really bad about it,” they said. (Beaudouin uses the pronoun they.) Beaudouin doesn’t think university officials know that the reproductive health group distributes emergency contraceptives on campus. And Loyola for Life has picketed their off-campus condom distribution events, but it has gotten better since the reproductive health group asked them to stop, Beaudouin said. Loyola for Life didn’t respond to a request for comment. The national anti-abortion group Students for Life of America wouldn’t object to students distributing free pregnancy tests and menstrual products, said Kate Maloney, manager of the group’s Campaign for Abortion Free Cities. But they would object to distribution of emergency contraception, which they claim is an abortion-causing drug. Still, the reproductive justice groups shouldn’t be prohibited from operating on campus, Maloney said. “We’re not going to say whether a group should be denied the right to exist,” she said, “because that has happened a lot to us.” news.ed@ocolly.com
Courtesy of OSU News Oklahoma State University surpassed its fundraising goal of $275,000 for Payne County United Way’s total campaign on Nov. 30.
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since 1994 when I got here. I was always the sponsor for our department. Actually, being deep into it, I got to see a Continued from 1 lot of cooperation. Everybody wanted to reach the goal. It just made everybody excited, Jones and Weathers are and it made me excited.” examples of servant-leaders The pair is proud of who use experiences to make how the Cowboy family ralan impact on their commulied together and personified nity. Jones, a United Way the Cowboy Code by finishcommittee member last year, ing what they started. eagerly accepted the co-chair “In campaigns, just position this year as an opseeing people come together portunity to try and make a to reach the goal and make a difference. Weathers has been difference in our community involved in United Way as a is reward enough,” Weathers Payne County board member said. “Just to see all these and previously played a large different agencies and the role in Spears Business’ cam- impact that they have on the paign. Her wealth of knowl- community is impressive.” edge paired well with Jones’ Jones and Weathnew ideas made the campaign ers both want to thank the a success. Cowboy family for every“It’s like everybody was one’s participation in the pretty excited this year about campaign. As the campaign giving,” Jones said. “This continues to collect funds is the first time I’ve been until year-end, there is still as deep into it. I’ve always an opportunity to contribute worked with the United Way and assist Payne County in
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Cowboy Calendar Tuesday 12/12/2023 12 Days of Christmas with EM EM Curators of Craft @ 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/events/302371186088138 Bingo at EM EM Curators of Craft @ 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. https://curatorsofcraft.co/ Santa Oklahoma Community Credit Union @ 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Whimsical Egg Carton Animal Ornaments Prairie Arts Center @ 3:30 p.m. $25.00 members; $30 non members https://artscenter.okstate.edu/youth-classes/1289-whimsical-egg-carton-animal-ornaments Wednesday 12/13/2023 Louie’s Kids’ Night Louie’s Grill & Bar @ 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Town and Gown Theatre Presents: Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Town & Gown Theatre @ 7:30 p.m. Musicals Adults: $16 Students or Military: $14 Seniors (Sun. only): $14 Plays Adults: $14 Students or Military: $12 Seniors (Sun. only): $12 Trivia Night College Bar @ 10 - 12 p.m. Jazz Jam Sessions w/ EM EM Curators of Creft @ 7- 9 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=85250250020874 7&set=gm.200189259801898 Live Trivia Iron Monk Brewing Company @ 7 - 9 p.m. https://www.ironmonkbeer.com/ Louie’s Bingo Night Louie’s Grill & Bar @ 8 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/LouiesStillwater Thursday 12/14/2023 Eat It Up Food Truck & Live Music Iron Monk Brewing Company @ 6 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/ironmonkbrewingco/ Funk N’ Beers College Bar @ 10:30 p.m. - 12 a.m. Holiday Cookies & Trains The Botanical Garden At OSU @ 4 - 6 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/events/693383152124947/ Holiday Foam Stamp Making For Handmade Cards & Wrapping Paper Prairie Arts Center @ 3:30 p.m. $25.00 members; $30 non members https://artscenter.okstate.edu/youth-classes/1290-holiday-foam-stamp-making-for-handmade-cards-and-wrapping-paper Holiday Downtown Santa Is Coming Downtown Stillwater @ 6 - 7:30 p.m. Kid’s Night Eskimo Joe’s Eskimo Joe’s @ 5 - 9 p.m. w/ $1 Buffy meals Line Dancing Lessons Outlaws @ 7-8 p.m. $10 https://www.facebook.com/events/1124559801568120/ Photos w/ Santa
Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle Edited by Patti Varol
ACROSS 1 Sitcom pioneer Lucille 5 Taken __: startled 10 Arthur __ Stadium: world’s largest tennis venue 14 “Titans” actor Morales 15 __ Lama 16 Great Basin people 17 Spa for out-ofshape shoe forms? 19 Coffee brewing choice 20 French farewell 21 __ decorator 23 Himalayan bovine 24 Word with stone or marker 26 “Right now,” in texts 27 Sit-up muscles 28 Ceiling metal 30 Identity statement, briefly 33 Marking off the hours left to cram before the big exam? 38 Clenched hand 39 Major artery 40 Writer Wiesel 41 Homebuyer’s day-of-sale demand for a single window dressing? 44 Animation frame 45 Commercials 46 Boat blade 47 Uru. neighbor 49 Spielberg film featuring a shark 51 Answer to an addition problem 54 Wore red at a wedding, say 57 Fluffy-eared marsupial 59 Cancel, as a check 60 Effects of months of glute workouts? 62 __ vera 63 Inbox message 64 Binary digit 65 Running with scissors, e.g. 66 Southwestern plateaus 67 Muscat’s country
Daily Horoscope
12/12/23
By Kelly Richardson
DOWN 1 Secure, as a ship’s line 2 Carne __: steak dish 3 Sharper image innovation? 4 Lo-cal 5 Fruit drink suffix 6 Pesto herb 7 Independently 8 E-commerce icon 9 Toy with a string and a tail 10 Sit in on, as a class 11 Calzone cousin 12 Beneficiary 13 Telepathic letters 18 Afro-Cuban dance 22 Tirade 25 Manhattan, e.g. 27 CGI creatures in a superhero film series starring Paul Rudd 28 Tulle skirt 29 Lined up 31 Victorious cry 32 Binary digit 33 Nail salon tool 34 Quarantine 35 Gear teeth 36 Tolkien monster
Monday’s Puzzle Solved
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37 Beloved 38 Media-monitoring org. 42 Shakespearean betrayer 43 Assignments 48 “This isn’t my first __” 49 Biblical betrayer 50 Naturally lit courtyards 51 Capital of Oregon
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52 Extreme 53 Lawyer Perry of classic TV 54 Without help 55 Judge to be 56 “Lunch is __”: “I’m buying” 58 Anise-flavored Greek liquor 59 Vehicle with sliding side doors 61 Raised trains
Nancy Black Tribune Content Agency Linda Black Horoscopes
Today’s Birthday (12/12/23). Take big, healthy strides this year. Disciplined routines maintain your harmonious home. Winter requires health and work adjustments, before social adjustments alter your spring plans. Rekindle love under the summer sun, before autumn domestic alterations and social gatherings. You’re gaining strength, endurance and ease. 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 a 9 — Educational opportunities arise after tonight’s New Moon. The next two-week phase favors study, investigation and exploration. Consider new perspectives. Make connections, contributions and discoveries. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 9 — Find creative ways to grow your family nest egg. A lucrative two-week phase dawns with tonight’s New Moon. Launch valuable initiatives with your partner. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 9 — Collaboration comes naturally, especially over two weeks following tonight’s Sagittarius New Moon. You’re on the same wavelength. Take your partnership to the next level. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 9 — Energize your physical moves. The New Moon tonight initiates two weeks of growing work, health and strength. Energize actions with heart. Practice makes perfect. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9 — Enjoy yourself. Stir up some romance. The New Moon begins a two-week family, fun and passion phase. Get creative. It’s all for love. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Realize domestic visions with upgrades over a two-week New Moon phase. Get creative. Improve the beauty and functionality of your home. Nurture family. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 9 — Profit through communications over two weeks. Possibilities spark in conversation over this New Moon phase. Creative projects flower. Express, share and connect. Write your story. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 9 — Begin a lucrative New Moon phase. Discover fresh markets and rising prosperity. Strengthen financial foundations for growth. Rake in and preserve a healthy harvest. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 9 — Pursue personal dreams. Expand talents, capacities and skills over two weeks with the New Moon in your sign. Grow and develop. Shine your light. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 7 — Insights, breakthroughs and revelations spark with tonight’s New Moon. Dreams seem within reach. Enjoy a two-week creative, imaginative and organizational phase. Imagine possibilities. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — Connect for shared support that wins. This New Moon phase benefits teamwork. Grow through friendships, social networks and community participation. Have fun together. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 9 — This New Moon illuminates professional opportunities. Develop interesting projects over the next two weeks. Pursue exciting possibilities. Your career, status and influence rise.
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Solution to Monday’s puzzle
12/12/23 Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit sudoku.org.uk
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