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Monday, August 29, 2022 OSU’s highest ranked wide receiver signee since Dez Bryant has all the tools to become the next great OSU wideout.Freshman
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wide receiver Talyn Shettron has shown through spring and fall camp that he is as ad vertised. The former fourstar recruit has performed at a high enough level he’s found himself in the rota tion at wideout. Recently, OSU released the two-deep depth chart and he’s listed as an “or” option next to Langston bringsHereAnderson.iswhatShettrontothetableasa
OSU defensive coordinator Derek Mason approaches his first fall with his new team.
Davis Cordova Talyn Shettron is a highly-touted wide receiver who could see a lot of playing time as a true freshman.
Despite defensive line being the most experienced returning group, OSU defensive coordinator Derek Mason likes what he’s seen from the newer faces at lineback er and in the secondary. “I think everybody has stepped into their roles,” Mason said. “There’s guys that are play ing extremely well and there’s guys that are getting better as we go through the process.” Mason likes the identity that the secondary has developed over the course of the offsea son. He even used an analogy to describe the group that was once used to describe the Chicago Bears, “Monsters of the Midway” in the“We’re1940s. competitive and combative,” Mason said with a laugh. “We come out every day to work. These dudes got a hard hat and a lunch pail. I think it’s a talented secondary with veteran leadership, guys who do have bowl experience and game expe rience. Now, what we got to do is make sure that we continue to trust the process and trust in one another.”Mason acknowledged the departed athletes on the defense are hard-to-replace type of athletes. But, Mason is playing “moneyball” with what he has on defense currently and feels like the defense could very well match the production of last year and he’s not the only one who thinks so. Defensive back Jason Taylor II gets a different feel about this year’s Cowboy squad, especially on defense.“Ithink that this team is going to be totally different,” Taylor said. “I feel like this year, this team is going to go where we want it to go. If we stay focused and do the things we need to do, we’ll be right in the game like we were last Tayloryear.”spoke highly of the cornerbacks, Korie Black and Jabbar Muhammad, who have stepped into the starting spotlight for the first time after being rota tional players the year before. “They’re just like some of the best guys we’ve had,” Taylor said. “I don’t feel like we’ve lost a step or anything right there. They’ve had a lot of experience so they’re rolling into this year with confidence and that’s what we need from that position.”File
wideout: Good ball skills Shettron uses ev ery bit of his 6-foot-2, 195-pound frame to his ad vantage in one-on-one situ ations. Shettron not only has a long frame, but he has an impressive vertical leap that helps him high-point 50/50 balls.
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Coach Kenny Gajewski during line drills before OSU’s game against North Texas. softball’s
sports.ed@ocolly.com Friday morning, OSU softball coach Kenny Gajewski discussed some thing never before seen in the college softballNotworld.even in Norman. The Cowgirl softball team is partnering with Seth Wadley Ford and Chevy of Perry, Pokes with a Purpose and Learfield for a team-wide NIL deal. There are numerous parts involved in the collective working for a single pur pose: benefitting student athletes.
Not to be overlooked is the fact the collective opportunity extends to OSU players who exhausted their year of eligibility last season. The deal is structured like this because, when Cun ningham shared his plans for the collec tive with the team in February, he told everyone they would see the benefits. Because the project isn’t getting underway until now, Cunningham said part of the “Cowboy way” is keeping his word and he owed it to the gradu ated players to include them in the op portunity.“Ijust think that really shows what kind of people they are, and just really cool that they’re kind of includ ing us still,” former OSU third baseman Sydney Pennington said. Cage
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The proximity of Perry to Stillwa ter also makes the partnership a good fit. Gajewski wants the student athletes who opt into the collective to earn the rewards by becoming involved in the community, a key mission of the NIL collective.“We believe that money is impor tant, but there also needs to be a com mitted investment in the community,” Cunningham said. “Can you really ascribe a dollar amount for a little girl this big who dreams of being an OSU softball player getting to rub elbows with an OSU softball player, maybe even their hero, at their local park?”
One of the first steps in commu nity involvement will be when Gajewski and members of the OSU softball team attend the Perry home softball game on Monday. The team will also attend a Morrison home game against Ripley toward the end of September.
“I would say it’s cutting edge,” Gajewski said. “I’ve seen some little things out there. But I haven’t seen anything to my knowledge up to this point that has this this much juice. This is a monster day for not only our pro gram, OSU softball, but female athletes, femaleThesports.”collective has raised $250,000 to directly support OSU softball student athletes. According to Jared Cunning ham, co-owner of Seth Wadley Ford and Chevy of Perry, it places OSU softball second in total university NIL sponsor ships behind Cowboy football. Cunningham and Gajewski have known each other for almost 20 years. Gajewski taught Cunningham’s two oldest sons how to pitch. Cunningham’s reason for committing to OSU goes be yond his relationship with Gajewski. He grew up with talented female athletes in his home and loves women’s athletics.
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Talyn Shettron Cowboy coaches and teammates are excited about the skill level of wide receiver Talyn Shettron (No. 11).
Route running ability It’s easy to tell why Shettron was a blue-chip recruit coming out of high school. He’s a guy that can go up and get the ball, but his route running is what stands out. Shettron excels in short to intermediate routes (five to 15 yards) whether it be comebacks, curls and slants or dig routes. That’s his expertise. He’s great at creating space for himself on curls and comebacks because of his ability to sell the fade route. There is a caveat to his route running. At times, he can be inconsistent in press coverage and get ting off the ball. Receiv ers utilize moves off the ball on a consistent basis when facing press cover age. Introducing some arm clubs and stemming in and out are only a few moves that Shettron can add to his game to improve his time getting off the line of scrimmage. Straight-line speed Shettron ran track in high school, clocking a 22.14 in the 200 meters as a junior. He also placed fourth in the Oklahoma 6A state track and field meet in the 400 meters in May 2021. Shettron can get on top of defensive backs quickly. He doesn’t have the best speed off the ball, but rather once he gets fully in stride. He won’t do it on an everyday basis, but he can burn defensive backs if they’re not careful on deep routes.
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Christopher Morten, an intellectual property law specialist at Columbia University, told CNN that Moderna wants a cut of its competitor’s profits.
Pfizer and BioNTech is being sued by Moderna for violating a patent implemented by Moderna regarding the mRNA technology used to develop Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine.
Moderna claimed that Pfizer violated the patent filed regarding the mRNA technology used to develop the COVID-19 vaccine. mRNA vac cines are unlike traditional vaccines, and instead train cells how to make a protein that in turn triggers an immune response.In2020, Moderna made a state ment saying it would not file and lawsuits from using mRNA technol ogy in relation to COVID-19 vaccines, but in March the company updated its guidelines, stating that since the world is in a “new phase” of the pandemic, vaccines are no longer in short supply.
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“We are filing these lawsuits to protect the innovative mRNA technol ogy,” said Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel.Pfizer and BioNTech said they were shocked at this lawsuit and “have not yet fully reviewed the complaint.” Pfizer and BioNTech said they believe they have not violated any patent laws, in a statement provided to U.S. News.
“ Therefore, my beloved brethren, be stead fast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” (1 Co.15:58 NKJ) Just about everything in this life is tempo rary. Yet, most people work very hard to have a pleasant few years in their lifetime. I would like to remind the true Christians that God is offering us an eternity of bless ing as we serve him and his purposes now. 1InCo.15 the Apostle Paul is reminding these believers of Christ’s resurrection and how true and real it was. He continues by emphasizing the sure promise of God that we are going to share in that resurrec tion one day. We will have a new, eternal body like Jesus has now. As we help in the work of God, furthering his kingdom;
A week ago, Pfizer and BioN Tech received a lawsuit filed by Mod erna claiming that the technology used to make Pfizer’s vaccine was copied using technology developed by Mod erna. In a statement published by Moderna’s chief legal officer, Moderna claimed “we believe that Pfizer and Bi oNTech unlawfully copied Moderna’s inventions, and they have continued to use them without permission.”
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“We have one of the two biggest vaccine manufactures asking a court to award a chunk of its competitor’s revenues,” Morten said. “That’s a re ally interesting kind of prospect for Moderna and its shareholders and for Pfizer and its Modernashareholders.”andPfizerhave made up nearly 70% of all COVID-19 vac cines administered to the public, and mRNA technology is believed to be over 90% effective in developing an immunity to news.ed@ocolly.comCOVID-19.
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In a room full of mirrors, Jason Estala caused his stu dents to bleed. Or so it seemed. Kaiden Eksteen, a se nior at Stillwater High School, laughed as he stared toward his reflection. A scratch below his left eye reddened. A small vertical cut sliced through his left eyebrow.Makeup magic.
“Looks like I got hit in the face real hard,” Eksteen said.
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Estala, an assistant professor of costume design, demonstrated makeup design and the art of realistic injury in front of dozens of stu dents. The OSU Department of Theatre hosted 53 students from three high schools for the design and tech workshop Friday at the Seretean Center for Performing Arts. The students spent 45 minutes learning one subject and rotated through the stations — makeup design, lighting and set design.Students from Stillwa ter, Ponca City and Cushing laughed as they applied layers of makeup to their face. The blood didn’t spawn from a bar fight or a car crash. A black eye doesn’t immediately ap pear from impact. A few layers of makeup applied with care results in a realistic look Through his tutorial, Estala demonstrated the stages of a bruise and the basics of makeup design. Storytelling. Estala said knowing the back ground to an injury and the anatomy of the body creates realistic“That’sresults.going to keep it from looking cheesy and fake,” he said. “It strengthens your story, and it makes it even more real. You can freak some people out because you’ve done it in the way that it would re ally happen if you were to get punched, bruised or cut. You can get the realism by knowing the background of it.” Behind the Locke Theatre stage, Eric Barker wrapped a plastic bag around a paint roller and held the accessory down with rubber bands. He doused the bag in black paint and rolled it onto a green canvas. Soon, the students re alized the madness behind Barker’s method. The assistant professor of scenic design used the technique to demonstrate texture. There is not one way to paint. The same principle can be applied to theater. There is not one definitive method to theater.“I am very passionate about what I do as a scene designer and an artist,” Barker said. “If I can allow a student to just be creative and let their hair down, or ‘How can I get better at this?’ That’s what I want to do. I want to open doors and allow students to explore their creative side.” Barker said the workshop served as a recruiting tactic and an introduction to the ver satility of theater. “We were trying to think of interesting and creative ways to get students,” he said. “If we don’t bring them here, then it’s us driving down to Dallas or some big events. If we can bring them here and show them what we’ve got that’s the kicker right there.”Afterthe first workshop, several students such as Lily Post, of Ponca City, declared their love for OSU theater. “It makes me ready to go to college for theater,” she said. “It’s making me want to pursue it even more.I think it’s awesome and I really want to go here.”Each workshop provided a sample of the curriculum within the OSU theatre pro gram. Exposure to the limitless nature of “Everythingtheater. we do is hands on,” Barker said. “If we can get them here learning about lights, makeup and sound then this is just the tip of the iceberg.” Karlie Boothe A student reacts after looking at her face during a makeup tutorial at the high school design and tech theater workshop Friday.
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Tuesday, Aug. 30 Poster Sale- Poster Sale - Stu dent UnionStudentsPlazaArt Alliance is hosting this year’s annual poster sale from 9 a.m. to 5 Part-Timep.m. and Volunteer Job Fair - Student Union Ballroom Meet with companies and orga nizations from on and off campus that are offering part-time and volunteer opportunities.Kisses& Dishes at KD - KerrDrummond Mezzanine Pete’s Pet Posse will meet on Tuesday from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Kerr-Drummond Mezzanine. Party with the Prez - Engineer ing and Classroom Building Lawn Join president Kayse Shrum and guests for a fun celebration of the Cowboy family’s achievements of the past year from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dan Martin Live - Zannotti’s Wine EnjoyBar live music from singer/ songwriter Dan Martin at Zannotti’s Wine Bar from 6 p.m to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31 Stillwater Farmer’s Market1001 S Duck St Visit Stillwater’s farmer’s mar ket featuring local vendors on Duck St. from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Poster Sale - Student Union Plaza Students Art Alliance is hosting this year’s annual poster sale from 9 a.m. to 5 DIYp.m.Wednesday: MarblingStudent Union Plaza Join Students Arts Alliance for DIY Wednesday in the Student Union Plaza from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Waggin’ Wednesday - Edmon Low LibraryPete’sPet Posse will meet on Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the south lobby of the library. Good Dogs at Griffith - Griffith Community Center Pete’s Pet Posse will meet on Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Griffith Community Center. BowWow Bennett - Bennett Hall Pete’s Pet Posse will meet on Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Bennett Hall lobby. Bowling with SUAB - Frontier LanesJoin the Student Union Activity Board at Frontier Lanes for free bowl ing from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1 Cowboy Preview -The Greiner Family OSU Cross Country Course Watch the men’s and women’s cross-country teams at the y Cowboy Preview at the Greiner Family OSU Cross Country Course from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.Poster Sale- Poster Sale - Stu dent UnionStudentsPlazaArt Alliance is hosting this year’s annual poster sale from 9 a.m. to 5 Pre-gamep.m. Tailgate - Eskimo Joe’s Join the celebration of the beginning of the Cowboys football season at Eskimo Joe’s from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Spirit Walk - Student Union Plaza Join Cowboy fans cheering on the football team as they march from the Student Union to Boone Pickens Stadium before the football game from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pups at Parker- Parker Hall Pete’s Pet Posse will meet on Thursday from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in ParkerFirstHall.Oklahoma State football game - Boone Pickens Stadium Watch the Cowboys in their first football game against Central Michigan University at Boone Pickens Stadium starting at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2 Poster Sale- Poster Sale - Stu dent UnionStudentsPlazaArt Alliance is hosting this year’s annual poster sale from 9 a.m. to 5 Furryp.m.Friend Friday - Colvin RecreationStudentCenterWellness and Pete’s Pet Posse have partnered together to spread awareness about mental health at the Colvin from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 3 Open House - OSU Botanic GardensEnjoy your Saturday at the Bo tanic Gardens from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Stillwater Farmer’s Market1001 S Duck St. Visit Stillwater’s Farmer’s mar ket featuring local vendors on Duck Street from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Mississippi Jim Crow-era voting law upheld by appeals court
“This provision was part of the 1890 plan to take the vote away from Black people who had attained it in the wake of the Civil War,” Rob McDuff, an attorney with Mississippi Center for Justice, told Mississippi Free Press. “Unfortunately, the Court of Appeals is allowing it to remain in place despite its racist McDuff,origins.” who represented Harness and Karriem in their case, promised to appeal the case to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Courtesy of Tribune News Service Voters cast their ballots at a polling place at Highland Colony Baptist Church on Nov. 27, 2018, in Ridgeland, Mississippi.
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A U.S. appeals court upheld Mis sissippi’s Jim Crow-era voting law that was written to stop Black people from voting.The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday voted 10-7 against two men who sued after they were disen franchised on forgery and embezzlement convictions.RoyHarness and Kamal Karriem argued that the outdated, racist law should no longer apply. The appeals court rejected that argument, saying that while “it is un controverted that the state constitutional convention was steeped in racism and that ‘the state was motivated by a desire to discriminate against blacks,’” the law had been modified during the civil rights movement and therefore should still ap ply, CNN reported. The law was originally written in 1890 and prevented people convicted of certain crimes from ever voting again in the state. Those crimes — burglary, bribery, theft, arson, obtaining money or goods under false pretense, perjury, forgery, embezzlement and bigamy — were referred to as “black crimes” by the law’s racist authors. Burglary was removed from the list in 1950. In 1968, the law was reexamined as part of the civil rights movement. But the only major change was the addition of murder and rape to the list of crimes that led to However,disenfranchisement.thatchangewas enough for the Fifth Circuit judges, according to CNN. The court ruled that those chang es “removed the discriminatory taint” of the original law.
