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Devon Energy announces Sports Lab initiative with OSU and OU Pride of Oklahoma, the pom and cheer squads from both universities and a Mallory Pool tailgate celebration afterwards. PisStaff Reporter tol Pete and Boomer and Sooner also made an appearance along with the Sooner Schooner and Bullet.

President of Oklahoma State Devon Energy announced a new University, Kayse Shrum, spoke with partnership with the University of The O’Colly at the event. Former Oklahoma and Oklahoma State Unijunior college athlete and background versity Thursday morning in an effort and career in medicine, Shrum talked to influence the youth in Oklahoma about the importance of both science through STEM education. The initiaand sports. tive, Sports Labs, will be an incorpo“It’s two things that I love,” ration of both sports and science into Shrum said Thursday afternoon. “I a learning program that will excite love science, and sports is something young kids about STEM and sports. that I’ve enjoyed my entire life. For A press conference was held OSU to be a part of that in a meaningThursday morning at the Devon Tower ful way and to make a difference in our in downtown Oklahoma City and over state, that makes me very happy. I’m 200 employees, kids, fans and students really proud we are a part of this and were in attendance. The event was that we get to have an impact in that surrounded by OSU and OU softball way and that our student athletes will and football players participating in a have an opportunity to have an impact Sports lab with the kids, performances in that way.” by the Cowboy Marching band and the The athletes in attendance were

able to do a Sports Lab and drills with the kids from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. before the official press conference.

“It was a blast,” Deion Imade, a former Oklahoma State football player, said. “I’m a big math and science guy, so seeing how they are teaching the kids how to incorporate education and athletics both together was a brilliant idea. I’m glad they are doing this because this is something I wish I had when I was growing up.”

Rick Muncrief, president and CEO of Devon Energy and an OSU alumnus, said he is thankful about this partnership.

“I’m thankful that Devon Energy gets to be a part of this initiative,” Muncrief said. “It’s so important for our young people and it’s rewarding to get to see these two universities come together to accomplish something impactful.”

The Sports Labs are set to begin starting in the fall with football and expanded to other sports throughout

the year. Both athletic directors for the universities spoke during the press conference.

“There’s something about sports that brings us together anytime of the year,” Joseph Castiglione, director of athletics for the University of Oklahoma, said. “Sports Labs will provide a road map for many children of all ages to experience something and find a way to do it better…We want to connect.

We want to entertain. We want to innovate, and we want to make sure that we help teach the people of tomorrow.”

“We at OSU are so excited to help teach these concepts at a young age using sports and to be a part of the Devon Energy Sports Labs,” Chad Weiberg, Oklahoma State University’s athletic director, said during the event.

“Thank you, Mr. Muncrief. Thank you, Devon. We look forward to seeing you all at a Cowboy game this fall.” news.ed@ocolly.com

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Bottom Photo: Via okstate.edu

Devon Energy announced a new partnership with the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University in an effort to influence the youth in Oklahoma through STEM education.

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Courtesy of Tribune News Service Beyoncé’s seventh studio album titled “Renaissance” has faced some backlash for offensive lyrics.

It's not just Lizzo and Beyoncé; check out these hits that had objectionable lyrics rewritten pickup lines or romantic moves — or anything except artillery.

Jon Bream When rocker Hayley Williams of Paramore was 17, Star Tribune she wrote the song “Misery Business” with the line, “Once Oops, they did it again. a w---e, you’re nothing more/ Another high-profile pop star I’m sorry, that’ll never change.” sang an offensive lyric that Eight years later, in 2018, a brought backlash. newly woke Williams decided In June, it was Lizzo to eliminate “Misery Business” using an ableist slang term for from Paramore’s concert set “spastic” in the tune “Grrrls.” lists.

This week, it’s Beyoncé singOn Tuesday, Monica ing the same derogatory term Lewinsky, the infamous 1990s in “Heated.” After being called White House intern, posted on out by disability advocates, social media that since BeyonLizzo rerecorded her song to cé is reassessing some lyrics, eliminate the objectionable she should change the line in word while Beyoncé’s people the 2014 single “Partition” that have pledged to do likewise. goes “He popped all my butThis isn’t the first time tons, and he ripped my blouse/ that big names received blowHe Monica Lewinsky-ed all back and had to reconsider on my gown.” No response yet lyric choices. We’re not talkfrom Queen Bey’s camp about ing vulgar words in explicit that suggestion. songs. These instances are But other artists have about being challenged by listened to complaints. Here the PC police. Times change. are some prominent songs for Meanings change. Sensitivities which stars retooled lyrics. change. Certain words become —Dire Straits, “Money unacceptable. Sometimes even for Nothing,” 1985 concepts become inappropriate.

Original lyrics: “See the Last month, newly elected little f----t with the earring Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Pat and the makeup?/ Yeah buddy, Benatar announced that she that’s his own hair/ That little would no longer perform her f----t got his own jet airplane/ signature song, “Hit Me With That little f----t, he’s a millionYour Best Shot,” because of aire” rampant gun violence in the New lyrics: “See that United States. When the tune little queenie with the earring was recorded in 1980, it wasn’t and the makeup/ Yeah buddy, about bullets but rather about that’s his own hair/ That little

boy got his own jet airplane/ That little boy, he’s a millionaire” Note: This massive MTV hit reached No. 1 on Billboard’s pop and rock charts and it was nominated for Grammys for record and song of the year.

—Michael Jackson, “They Don’t Care About Us,” 1996 Original lyrics: “Jew me, sue me/ Everybody, do me” New lyrics: “Do me, sue/ Everybody, do me” Note: The song peaked at No. 30 on Billboard’s pop chart and No. 10 on R&B list.

“They Don’t Care About Us” became popular at Black Lives Matter protests in 2014, 2015 and 2020.

—Black Eyed Peas, “Let’s Get R----ded,” 2003/ “Let’s Get It Started,” 2004 Original lyrics: “Everybody, everybody/ Let’s get into it (yeah), get stupid (come on)/ Get r----ded (come on), get r---ded (yeah), get r----ded” New lyrics: “Everybody (yeah), everybody (yeah)/ Just get into it (yeah), get stupid (come on)/ Get it started, (come on), get it started (yeah), get it started.”

Note: A year after originally recording the song, Black Eyed Peas quietly revamped the title and song as “Let’s Get It Started.” The new version became a promo theme for ABC’s coverage of the NBA

playoffs, climbed to No. 21 on Billboard’s pop list and earned a Grammy for best rap performance by a group. It also was one of five finalists for Grammy’s record of the year.

—Taylor Swift, “Picture to Burn,” 2008 Original lyrics: “So go and tell your friends that I’m obsessive and crazy/ That’s fine, I’ll tell mine you’re gay/ By the way” New lyrics: “So go and tell your friends that I’m obsessive and crazy/ That’s fine, you won’t mind if I say/ By the way” Note: The fourth single from Swift’s eponymous debut album reached No. 3 on Billboard’s country chart and No. 28 in pop.

—Future featuring Lil Wayne, “Karate Chop” (remix) 2013 Original lyric: “’Bout to put rims on my skateboard wheels/ Beat that p---y up like Emmett Till/ Yeah/ Two cellphones ringin’ at the same time” New lyrics: “’Bout to put rims on my skateboard wheels/ Beat the p---y up like [silence]/ Yeah/ Two cellphones ringing’ at the same time” Note: The lyrics in question came from Lil’ Wayne, who lost his endorsement deal with Mountain Dew because of the insensitive reference to Emmett Till, a 14-year-old Black

boy who was murdered in 1955 in Mississippi for allegedly offending a white woman in a grocery store. The song peaked at No. 19 on the rap charts.

—Lana Del Rey, “Ultraviolence,” 2014 Original lyrics: “He hit me and it felt like a kiss/ I can hear violins, violins/ Give me all of that ultraviolence” New lyrics: In concert, she just skips the line “He hit me and it felt like a kiss.”

Note: The third single from her third album peaked at No. 70 but was certified gold for selling more 500,000 copies/streams.

Lizzo, “Grrrls,” 2022 Original lyrics: “Hold my bag/ Do you see this s--t? Ima s--z” New lyrics: “Hold my bag/ Do you see this s--t? Hold me back” Note: “I never want to promote derogatory language,” Lizzo said on Instagram three days after “Grrrls” was released in June. “As a fat Black woman in America, I’ve had many hurtful words used against me so I overstand the power words can have (whether intentionally or in my case, unintentionally). I’m proud to say there is a new version of Grrrls with a lyric change.”

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sports Carmichael pleased with competition for starting goalie spot Daniel Allen Staff Reporter For OSU soccer coach Colin Carmichael, one of the most pivotal decisions for the upcoming season has yet to be made.

Who will start at the goalkeeper position for the Cowgirls in the 2022 season?

Evie Vitali, who started during the 2021 season, announced her intentions to transfer to Utah, and will play

her sophomore season with the Utes.

As unexpected as Vitali’s move to Salt Lake City was, Carmichael didn’t hesitate to make moves. He quickly reeled in two goalies from the transfer portal and Colorado Gatorade player of the year Jordan Nytes.

Carmichael believes that Nytes, knowing her potential and having already seen her on the field talent, could be the Cowgirls’ day one starter as Vitali was last season, commenting numerous times how special of a player she is and could be at OSU. He even compared the two players and their situation’s ahead of their freshmen campaigns.

Another newcomer Carmichael and his staff are particularly excited about is junior Peyton Pearson, who

transferred to OSU from Kansas State this offseason. Pearson, a native of Broken Arrow, started seven games for the Wildcats during her two seasons in Manhattan, where she posted a 4-1-1 record as a starter.

Others newcomers at the goalkeeper position include Edmond native and graduate transfer Jordan Burbank who transferred in from Texas A&M. Each of them has the same goal in mind. Earning the starting spot.

“All of those (transfers) have already played college soccer,” Carmichael said. “This is all new to Jordy. So, they all have their strengths and they all have their things that they need to work on.”

As the 2022 season approaches just around the corner, it becomes more

imperative by the day that Carmichael and his staff determine a starter in time for the season opener on the road on Thursday, Aug. 18 against Omaha.

“My goal coming in is that I want to be the starter,” Nytes said. “So that’s kind of what drives me every single day at practice. We all want it. I’ve learned a lot already from the other three (goalkeepers). But I’m like, ‘there’s a starting spot open and I’m there to take it’.

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File Photo Coach Colin Carmichael has some tough competition going on amongst his players for the starting goalie spot on the OSU soccer team.

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News Voters aren’t the only ones feeling the effects of inflation travel,” he said. Catering and food costs have also increased.

Kate Ackley And high gas prices sometimes factor into the campaign’s CQ-Roll Call decisions about which events to attend. Still, campaign travel is up when compared with 2020, High inflation isn’t just when the vast majority of cana political messaging point didates relied largely on Zoom to some candidates running events during the height of the for office. The cost of gasoCOVID-19 pandemic. line, travel, staff pay, printed “It’s a strain,” Kistner materials and food for events said of rising costs for camall affect the bottom lines of paigns. “Really the way I see campaigns. it, it’s harder for everyday Some say they’re feeling Americans to now run for ofthe pinch of 9% inflation and fice.” can relate to voters for whom This period of high inflarising prices is a top-of-mind tion will ripple into the next matter in this year’s midterm election cycle, too. elections.

Donation limits are “This is an issue that is already set for the 2021-2022 affecting everyone and every cycle at $2,900 per person per aspect of their life. It’s afelection, but the limits for the fecting every aspect of the 2024 elections will rely on the campaign and candidates’ and rate of inflation this winter — staffers’ personal lives,” said meaning the individual donaRepublican Tyler Kistner, a tion limits will likely exceed Marine veteran who is running $3,000 per election in the in Minnesota’s 2nd District next cycle. A 2002 campaign again after losing in 2020 to finance overhaul, known as the Democratic Rep. Angie Craig. McCain-Feingold law, indexed Kistner said that with contribution limits for indiflights and travel more expenvidual donors, but not company sive, that can influence campolitical action committees, to paign plans, including whether inflation. to make fundraising trips.

“The next adjustment of “So you’re doing less the contribution limits will be

in the winter months of 2023, when the limits will be set for the 2024 cycle,” said Michael Toner, a former Federal Election Commissioner who chairs the election law and ethics practice at law firm Wiley.

“And because of inflation and the way it’s running so high, we might see a jump of $200 or $300. We’re certainly going to reach at least $3,000 per election for individual donations.”

The biggest expense for most campaigns is TV advertising time, which isn’t necessarily subject to the same economic forces as consumer goods, campaign operatives said. But the rate of inflation, the highest in four decades, comes as the price tag for campaigns was already increasing.

“The cost of campaigning was escalating even when inflation wasn’t high,” Toner noted.

Guy Ciarrocchi, the Republican running in Pennsylvania’s 6th District, said his most noticeable expense has been gas prices, which he said he pays out of pocket himself and does not categorize as a campaign expense.

“I refill my tank probably three, four, five times a week, and it has significantly increased,” he said.

At other political events, including for down-ballot candidates, Ciarrocchi said he’s noted that candidates are keeping admission prices low, including at a spaghetti dinner he attended recently where the local candidate asked for $15 a person.

The issue of inflation comes up constantly on the campaign trail, including a stop at a diner last month where the proprietor discussed his dilemma about raising prices or cutting back on portions (he’s doing a little of both, Ciarrocchi said).

“Without a doubt, it’s the No. 1 issue,” he said.

Amanda Gonzalez, the Democratic nominee for county clerk and recorder in Colorado’s Jefferson County, said the additional costs make for an added burden on campaigns, especially local races, which often serve as the pipeline, or farm team, for future congressional candidates.

“We are anticipating additional costs in almost all of the aspects of what it takes to run a campaign,” Gonzalez said. “It affects every aspect of our lives, and campaigns are no different.”

She said she’s running

because she wants to protect “the right to vote,” but said she knows it’s harder for local races to attract campaign donations and voters’ attention when ordinary people’s costs are soaring.

“I’m having to work to get this to people’s priority list,” she said earlier this year.

“When your energy bill is skyrocketing, it can be a little bit difficult to think about, ‘What can I do to protect my local democracy?’”

Congressional candidates, too, said that the rise in costs that they feel on their campaigns is not as significant as what their would-be constituents are experiencing.

Chris Dargis, the Republican running in Illinois’ 8th District, said he’s certainly taken note of gas prices and increased costs for campaign mailers.

“Honestly, I’m not worried about the impacts on my campaign,” Dargis said. “I’m worried about the impact of the people I’m talking to, I’m worried about the impacts on senior citizens. … This is one where we definitely can bring solutions in D.C.” news.ed@ocolly.com

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Courtesy of President’s Leadership Council PLC is an organization within the Hargis Leadership Institute that selects around 130 incoming freshmen and gives them the opportunity to form quality relationships that they can use during their college experience.

President’s Leadership Council welcomes a new class of students with summer retreat Peyton Little Staff Reporter Formed in 1967, President’s Leadership Council, PLC, is an organization within the Hargis Leadership Institute that selects around 130 incoming freshmen and gives them the opportunity to learn about how they can tell their story, how they can lead as an individual as well as in a group, form quality relationships and how they can apply their skills at college and in the world.

PLC also requires their students to participate in community service as a way to help give back to the community in Stillwater. PLC has aspects that make it unique outside of just being a leadership organization for incoming freshmen as told

by PLC Undergraduate Coordinator Lanie Varner.

“PLC is so much more than just a scholarship program for first year students,” Varner said. “PLC is a leadership program that helps you navigate your first year with the help of

a small group family and two mentors known as facilitators.

PLC also teaches three parts of leadership: Identity, relationships, and skills.”

Last weekend, the new students of PLC were welcomed into the organization through a summer retreat held in Stillwater. Students got the opportunity to view parts of campus as well as stay in dorms to learn a bit more about what life at Oklahoma State will be like once school starts.

Andrew McGee, former Cowboy football player and manager of PLC, emphasized the importance of holding a retreat before the students get on campus.

“It is three days of fun and learning about leadership,” McGee said. “This retreat exists to introduce our students to what life is like on campus and to have the opportunity to start making plans and create a vision for their first year on campus at Oklahoma State University.”

On the agenda were events for students to take part in from Friday to Sunday.

There was an excursion at the OSU Outdoor Adventure Challenge Course, a slip and slide kickball tournament along with kayaks and swimming at Lake

McMurtry and a plethora of fun social events and leadership workshops.

In one of the workshops conducted over the weekend, students got to learn more about their “true colors” with the true colors personality test.

This test is essentially a breakdown of the different traits and personality differences of others. It is a great way to see how others choose to lead in certain spaces, as well as taking an introspective look. This was a favorite of PLC member Daniel Castillo Jr., a freshman majoring in musical theater.

“Learning about the colors and connecting them to people really did make a difference in my understanding of the other PLC members around me,” Castillo Jr. said.

“It helped me communicate better with some of them as well, despite the fact that the concept of the true colors was new to me overall.”

For many of the students, getting to meet their families for the year was the highlight of the weekend. This family group will be together for the entire school year, a unique dynamic that the President’s Leadership Council brings to the table. Freshmen Hattie Howell, Payton Irick, Thess

Holloway and Audrey Arant all agreed that meeting their new family group was a highlight of the weekend.

“My favorite part of the retreat was family time,” Howell said. “I was able to get so close with my family over the weekend through deep conversations and some intense games of spoons.”

“The PLC retreat was an amazing opportunity to get to know the people that I’d be around for the rest of the year and get to know them in a relaxed and fun setting,” Irick said. “We know each other well and aren’t awkward anymore.”

“My favorite part of the retreat was getting to meet my family group,” Holloway said. “I can already tell that we’re going to have lots of fun together.”

“The PLC retreat was way more than a quick little get together or meeting before the year begins,” Arant said. “I gained new friends and a whole family.”

Others, such as freshmen Bryce Kincannon and Emily Griffith, mentioned how they are excited to see how they can grow their leadership through the curriculum taught, as well as have meaningful conversations.

“I am looking forward to being able to have deep conversations with people,” Kincannon said. “It is always very interesting to talk to people and get to hear their stories.

You get to realize how different people really are.”

“The retreat made me super excited to not only come to OSU, but to be a part of PLC,” Griffith said. “I am looking forward to learning different types of leadership and just getting the most out of every class.”

If one thing is for certain, all of these students are ready to be a part of the President’s Leadership Council and the many opportunities that it brings. Freshman Sydney Martens summed up the ambitions of PLC perfectly.

“I’m so excited to be in an organization like PLC,” Martens said. “I love the emphasis they put on inclusion and making others feel seen as well as focusing on your own journey. It’s very cool to see the impact that past PLC members have had and continue to have on campus, and I’m so thankful that I have facilitators to help answer my questions and mentor me through my freshman year at OSU.” entertainment.ed@ocolly.com

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sports Experienced OSU front seven headlined by Oliver, Martin in 2022 Essentially, the majority of 2021’s defensive line is playing again for the Cowboys in 2022, excluding defensive Davis Cordova tackles Jayden Jernigan, who transStaff Reporter ferred to Missouri, and Israel Antwine, who is now playing on Sundays.

With Ford making a return from his knee injury and Martin coming Even though Malcolm Rodriguez back for a sixth-year, the defensive end and Devin Harper are gone, the Oklagroup has four starting-caliber players homa State “front seven” is considered for two starting spots. Oliver says the to be one of the best in the country for a defense has a plan in place. big reason - experience.

“There’s certain packages we The defensive line and linebackhave,” Oliver said. “I mean, we all have ers have multiple players with years of starting caliber defensive ends, everyexperience, most notably sixth-year de- one knows that. Our front seven honestfensive end Brock Martin and fifth-year ly, is starting caliber from our two-deep defensive tackle Brendon Evers. perspective, on both ends, weak side, Beyond those two, the defensive strong side, everyone can start. I feel line returns defensive ends Tyler Lacy, like all of it is going to come together.”

Collin Oliver, Trace Ford and defensive Oliver is coming off of a 11.5tackle Sione Asi. sack freshman season, being recog-

nized as one of the top freshmen in the country. With his stellar season, many teams will be trying to stop the talented sophomore with different plays and matchups, but Oliver says despite schemes being made against him, he feels he will have a better season.

“I think the schemes are going to be different, I’m going to have to adjust to the schemes like, I’m sure, anybody would,” Oliver said. “I’m going to do my best to adjust to those schemes and I’m still going to ball out, you know, I feel like I’m going to have a better year this year than last year. I’m always going to be confident in my abilities.”

Moving to the back of the front seven, the linebackers are replacing both starters, but it seems to be with experienced players. Junior Mason Cobb and junior transfer Xavier Benson are considered to be on track to start in

2022 at linebacker.

Cobb was rotated into the defense last season and has waited behind Rodriguez for two years, now is his time.

Benson comes to Stillwater on a different path than most. He started out at Texas Tech for three years, becoming a starter in 2019 and opting-out in 2020. In 2021, Benson played JUCO ball at Tyler Junior College where he became one of the most sought-after JUCO prospects.

The linebacker depth seems to be a little shaky, but upperclassmen such as Lamont Bishop and Na’Drian Dizadare are projected to be the backups.

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File Photo OSU’s defensive line is looking promising despite a major loss from graduates and transfers from 2021.

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Today’s Birthday (08/08/22). Investigate, research and explore this year. Coordinate consistently in partnership for the prize. Summer changes affect your fun, family and love life, motivating an especially delightful autumn. Take action to address winter social changes, before career breakthroughs light up the spring.

Learn and grow.

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 — Review pros and cons of a professional opportunity. Go over all considerations. Avoid compulsive or impulsive moves. Exchange something valuable for something better.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — Travel, investigation and exploration reveal hidden realities. Work could interfere with fun. You may discover a mess. Do what you can to contribute.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — Monitor accounts to maintain positive balances. Postpone expensive purchases when necessary. Adapt around a temporary challenge. Simplify. Collaborate for shared gain and ease.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 9 — Collaborate for mutual benefit. Take extra care to avoid silly arguments. You don’t need to always agree on everything.

Keep an open mind and heart.

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Clean messes. Hunt for solutions to a domestic puzzle. Accept an elder’s advice.

Listen to someone who’s been there.

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Capture an exciting spark. Polish the presentation later.

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Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7 — Private introspection and planning can get especially productive. Avoid noise or crowds. Reorganize messes. Put things away. Prepare for what’s ahead. Recharge energy.

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

405-624-3212

WWW.STILLWATERFURNITURESHOWCASE.COM

MONDAY-SATURDAY | 9:30 - 6:00 SUNDAY | 1:00 - 5:00

128 N Main St. Stillwater, OK 74075 Great selection, prices, & staff!

405.372.5080