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Search warrant served in connection to dead longhorn Kennedy Thomason News & Lifestyle Editor

The previous version of this article contained an error. The Stillwater Police Department served a search warrant at the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity Wednesday morning. This comes after a dead longhorn was found outside of the FarmHouse fraternity early Friday morning. The carcass had “F*** FH” carved into its side and a slash along its abdomen exposing its intestines. The warrant, served around 10 a.m., was announced on Stillwater Police Department’s X (formerly Twitter) page.

“This is part of an ongoing investigation regarding the animal carcass dumped at Farm House fraternity the morning of Friday, December 1, 2023,” the statement said. Both FarmHouse and AGR released statements over the weekend about the situation. FarmHouse was first to release a statement on Friday. “To our knowledge, no FarmHouse member was involved in this incident, and we do not condone cruelty or defacing of livestock in any manner,” FarmHouse’s statement said. On Saturday, AGR released a statement. “This conduct is inconsistent with our fraternity’s values,” the statement said. “Alpha Gamma Rho does not condone this behavior.” See Warrant on 5

Kennedy Thomason The Stillwater Police Department served a search warrant at the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity around 10 a.m. Wednesday morning in connection with the dead longhorn found outside of the FarmHouse fraternity on Friday.

Infection Free Zone leaves fans hungry for more Michael Clark Staff Reporter A new zombie game is garnering a massive fanbase, even without being fully released. The game, Infection Free Zone, is being developed by Jutsu Games and published by Games Operators, a company known for previous games like 911 Operator, 112 Operator and Rustler. The game has a unique feature used by many of Games’ other games: real life 3-dimensional maps of genuine places. It takes data from OpenStreetMap, a service that acts similar to Google Maps, but can be used by developers to implement real life map data from all around the planet. Despite the wait, people seem to be chomping at the bit to get a chance to play the game in full. Earlier this year, Jutsu Games released a “prologue” version of the game, acting as a demo. This

version quickly garnered large amounts of supporters. On Oct. 27, the game’s developers released an update stating that the game had “amassed nearly 1,000 reviews on Steam, with 89% of those being positive” in the first week of the prologue being released to the general public. Some peoples’ waiting has paid off, though. On Dec. 5, the developers released news on the game’s official Discord chat that an unreleased version of the game is now available to purchase. The previous prologue was confined to only a handful of predetermined cities across the world, but the new version allows players to play anywhere they would like. Previously, prologue players were also capped at an 8-day in-game play time max per run, which would last around two real hours and lacked a “save” function. With the new version, saving is fully implemented, and the game will continue on, no longer restricting people to the near-week maximum. See Fans on 8

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Biden administration announces $4.8 billion in student loan forgiveness for 80,400 borrowers David Matthews New York Daily News

Courtesy of Jutsu Games Infection Free Zone, which is being developed by Jutsu Games, is now available for purchase.

The administration has now canceled a total of nearly $132 billion for more than 3.6 million Americans, the Department of Education said. The debt was forgiven under changes to the department’s The Biden administraincome-driven repayment plans tion announced Wednesday it would forgive an additional $4.8 and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which billion in student loan debt for both consider loans repaid after nearly 80,400 borrowers. a certain amount of time. “Before President Biden The latest round of retook office, it was virtually impossible for eligible borrow- lieved debt comes about five months after the Supreme Court ers to access the student debt shot down Biden’s original plan relief they rightfully earned,” to discharge up to $20,000 for U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona said in a state- borrowers making less than $125,000 a year. ment. “This level of debt relief In July, the administrais unparalleled and we have no tion announced $39 billion in intention of slowing down.”

relief for 800,000 borrowers and followed with another $9 billion for 125,000 borrowers in October. The administration is working on new regulations that could discharge even more student debt, the Department of Education said earlier this week. Federal student loan payments were paused at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic but resumed in the fall. Many advocates for student loan debt relief have urged Biden to use the Higher Education Act to more broadly cancel debt obligations and circumvent the Supreme Court’s Republican majority. news.ed@ocolly.com

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A running diary of the 2023 Big 12 Championship Game Ashton Slaughter Assistant Sports Editor ARLINGTON, Texas — Welcome to my diary. This feels kinda personal. I kept a running diary of the events that transpired from the moment The O’Colly got to AT&T Stadium Saturday morning until the clock hit triple zeros. Some on the field remarks, some off the field. Some notes I picked up on, some banter. Some jokes, some jokes that were not fully jokes, you get the gist. Here’s the 2023 Big 12 Championship Game in my eyes. 8:17 a.m. — Settled in “JerryWorld.” Outside of the communication reps checking us in and helping our crew find our seats, the press box is empty, and so is the stadium, outside of whoever’s strolling around on the field in a suit. People probably think the media doesn’t go through the hassle that the common fan does, but we do. We, too, had issues getting through parking and finding our way around the stadium, but now we’re settled. This place right now is the calm before the storm, as my all-toocliche pregame X (or Twitter, whatever it’s called now) post highlighted. Events like this are always odd, though, in my experience. Sure, there are fans, but then there’s also the corporate crowd that usually wouldn’t find themselves at a Texas-Oklahoma State football game on a Saturday morning, but alas, they’re here. Whether it’s pure fandom or a business venture, this place is gonna be packed. Maybe the cliche post was valid. 8:32 — Still in the press box, but holy hell, Warren Zeiders has got some pipes. He just did a soundcheck for the National Anthem, and dang. He’ll balance out Nelly and the hip-hop crowd with a sound that more Oklahomans and Texans are used to. 9:01 — Heading down toward the field after an aboveaverage breakfast and found ourselves in the tunnel conveniently as the OSU bus arrived. Mike Gundy steps out first, looking stoic, per usual, and soon the rest of the team follows. After the buses unloaded, I head toward the field when we walk by the OSU locker room, which is already connected to the speakers, playing “Wipe Me Down” by Lil Boosie. Yup, it’s thumping already. I see Bryan Nardo walking around in the tunnel, and he particularly interests me heading into today. His journey from a D-II school to a Big 12 Championship in a year has been well documented, so I’m

not gonna tell it again here, but I wonder how he’s feeling. Overwhelmed, maybe? It’s his first time at AT&T Stadium; how could he not be? If he is, he didn’t show it. 9:26 — Back up in the press box, players weren’t warming up yet; they were more just walking around and getting a feel for the stadium. Like Nardo, another figure that interests me heading into kickoff in about an hour and a half is Alan Bowman, who’s had his own journey. I saw him walking to the field as I was weaving down the AT&T hallway to catch the packed elevator on the way back up. There was quite a character on the elevator. A woman who I’m sure is a nice lady but was acting ditsy or intoxicated — maybe both, who knows — and ended up leaving the elevator a few floors too early but didn’t realize it until the elevator had already begun its ascent for the rest of us. Maybe she walked around for a while until she realized her mistake. Or maybe she just stopped at the bar for another drink. Ethan Scott 10:06 — Just saw The Assistant sports editor Ashton Slaughter kept a running diary of his time at the Big 12 Championship Game. Undertaker on OSU’s sideline. 11:15 — Maybe Gundy his backfoot, of course — the 1:36 — I’ve loved this I have never been a wrestling saw Sweat like I did and Cowboy offense was 3-5 on Vailahi storyline, but handing guy, but some of my buddies thought, “Yup, we aren’t run3rd down against the nation’s him the ball on 3rd-and-8 down would appreciate it. I must say, ning the ball on the first drive.” best 3rd down defense. Its good 21 is bad. Fourth string back. the whole WWE-Big 12 part11:20 — Just like that, fortune ended there. Down 21. Earlier, I said OSU nership is a little odd. Some the Longhorns are up. The OSU 12:06 — On 3rd-and-10, needed to play to win, and oflove it, others have poked fun. defense played OK and got put UT got a 62-yard gain. I was fensive coordinator Kasey Dunn However, I’m glad Brett Yorjoking about someone going for waved the white flag there. mark, the Big 12 Commissioner, in a bad spot there. Gundy let the ref hear it after not throwing 500 yards but Ewers genuinely 1:46 — That Gordon is trying stuff. A WWE belt a flag on what was maybe a pass might. Three-touchdown lead “F—k Texas” video has aged for the Big 12 title game MVP interference on that third-andnow for UT. poorly. He’s got 11 carries for and WWE logos on the 25-yard down. Either way, a bad start 12:19 — We’ll see if 31 yards. Definitely won’t be lines are something, no doubt. Nickolas Martin’s interception seeing him in New York now. 10:33 — Texas’ defensive for OSU. OSU needs to play like saves OSU’s season. But for 1:54 — Ewers left for a live coach, Bo Davis, is hyping BYU did last week. The Counow, it at least made the game play, and I was hoping for an up his unit, and sweet mother of watchable. Arch Manning sighting. Nope. god... T’Vondre Sweat is ginor- gars were fighting for bowl 12:22 — ESPN has to be I did stand just a few feet away mous. It’s not even comparable eligibility and had an onside kick and a fake punt ready. The ecstatic for that OSU touchfrom him during warmups, to TV or pictures. Cowboys are outmatched and down. Fans aren’t changing the though, so I can say I’ve shared 10:52 — Back and settled need to play to win. channel yet in a drunken fit. a football field with a Manning. in the press box (after waiting 11:26 — Sesi Vailahi just 12:33 — Quinn Ewers 2:09 — Texas just conso damn long for an elevator) caught a pass. A true freshman is tied for the most touchdown verted its ninth 3rd down, and with a watered-down Diet. Dr running back. That wasn’t on passes in Big 12 Championship there has been someone open Pepper and there’s a lot more my Big 12 Championship Game Game history (four). And it’s at the right time and place all hustle and bustle than there not halftime yet. Nardo might game. I can’t remember the last was a couple of hours ago. The bingo card. 11:35 — To OSU’s credit, want to find the elevator woman time I’ve seen something like stands are full. The UT fans are though the Cowboys are down at a bar once halftime comes. this. LOUD. It is hard to pinpoint 14-0 early, they’re taking deep 12:39 — The Ashton at 2:11 — As UT takes a what the split of the crowd is, shots. Rashod Owens just 10:52 was stupid. This AT&T 49-14 lead, I wonder if Nardo but the Longhorns have the Moss’d a Longhorn defender. crowd is 75% burnt orange. At found the elevator woman at volume advantage. Even the incomplete deep balls least. the bar and had a few too many Oh, also, there was have been well placed by Bow12:48 — Bert Auburn just drinks. no sight of Matthew McComan. missed a field goal. That’s rare. 2:16 — An area that OSU naughey. I bet he’s here, but I 11:39 — TV Timeout. Can you blame him? He was has not struggled with, but redidn’t get the chance to lay eyes Vailahi just caught another probably asleep on the sideline. gressed in is the kick return deon him. Disappointed. pass. No Jaden Nixon today, and Who slapped Auburn awake? I partment. It feels like Brennan 11:01 — I just saw on it’s clear he is gonna play a role. need to know. Presley hasn’t had an impactful X a video of Ollie Gordon II Welcome to the big show, kid. 1:11 — Maybe I just return all season. Maybe my repeatedly yelling “F—k Texas” 11:45 — I just learned don’t appreciate Nelly as much mind is slipping a return someheading into the tunnel. Gundy where. He’s averaging 18 yards talked earlier in the week about that OSU’s best defensive back, as I should, but I’m out on his halftime performance. Gimme per return and he’s fielded five how UT dropped into Gordon’s Korie Black, is doubtful to return. Xavier Worthy might Thanksgiving Dolly Parton, any kickoffs. recruitment at the 11th hour. finish with 500 yards. day of the week. 2:34 — Manning! Heck Now, he’s in his home state, in 11:53 — Did I say Worthy 1:24 — Ewers just set yeah. We can call this game a stadium that’s 6.8 miles away might go for 500? My bad. I a new career high for passing now. Like, please. from his high school, fighting meant the 362-pound defensive yards. If he were in the NFL, 2:38 — Texas is back, for a Big 12 title. lineman, Sweat. Touchdown he’d get randomly drug-tested yeah? We’ll see if he’s still fired UT, 21-7. tomorrow. Thanks for reading my up after facing Sweat and Co. 12:03 p.m. — Up until 1:26 — Ryan Sanborn! diary entry from Arlington. ‘Til 11:09 — Yup. Zeiders Texas’ punter! Probably had to next time. killed it. The down-south crowd the interception Bowman just threw — which he threw off slap him awake, too. loves it. Let’s play ball. sports.ed@ocolly.com

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Payton Little The Cowboys were given several chances to come back against Southern Illinois on Tuesday night, but they kept coming up short.

OSU falls to SIU for second straight season despite several late chances Alyssa Brandon Staff Reporter

we also gave the game away,” said OSU guard Quion Williams, reflecting on the final minutes. Crucial missed shots for the Cowboys (3-5) in these moments cost them an opportunity to redeem last year’s With a number of opportunities 61-60 loss to SIU (6-2) at home. handed to it Tuesday night, Oklahoma Javon Small, OSU’s offensive State could not capitalize, even when workhorse Tuesday night, drove to the calls went its way. rim with six seconds left on the clock In a marathon of a final minute but couldn’t finish off a layup for the against Southern Illinois, the game win. Desperately trying to extend the clock was adjusted in three disputes to play, Williams brought down an ofput the ball in OSU’s hands. Multiple fensive rebound and put up a mid-range Cowboys came up short in game-clinch- shot, but in tune with how the night ing scenarios, as the Salukis held on for unfolded, it too fell short. a 70-68 win on their home court. “We came out with a play call out “The refs gave us the game, but of the timeout. We executed the game

plan really well, I just got to make the layup,” Small said. “That’s still a shot I make 10 times out of 10.” Small finished the night with 25 points on 7-of-15 shooting from the field, hitting all eight of his shots from the free throw line. As free throw shooting has been a noticeable flaw in the Cowboys’ game this season, an 81.8% rate on the night was not the problem this go-around. What was a problem for the Cowboys was leading scorer for the Salukis’, Xavier Johnson. Johnson saw no struggle shooting the ball, as he showcased his offensive efficiency from one flashy move to the next. Johnson ended the night with 32

points and went 13-of-15 in a consistent effort to get to the line. One last breath was held as the clock reset again, giving OSU another chance at a possession, and graduate guard Jarius Hicklen attempted to heave an inbound pass deep down the court. A deflection off an SIU defender’s hand sent the ball out of bounds, and the clock expired one last time. OSU moves on to face Tulsa at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City at 5:30 pm Sunday and will try to move on from an all too familiar loss. “We got to get better the next day,” coach Mike Boynton said. “You only can deal about the past for so long that it affects the future”. sports.ed@ocolly.com

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Report Card Cowboys give up record number of yards to Texas in Big 12 title game loss Alyssa Brandon Staff Reporter

In a battle for the Big 12 title, the Oklahoma State Cowboys fell to SEC-bound Texas in a 49-21 loss. It wasn’t close for the Cowboys as they trailed Texas the entire game. In the end they failed to stack up against a Quinn Ewers-led offense that posted 662 yards from scrimmage - a season-high for the Longhorns. The grades for the Cowboys performance are as follows. Defense: F It was a tough matchup from the jump, but a record 452 yards from Ewers, paired with four passing touchdowns in the first half revealed a clear deficiency on this side of the ball. The Longhorns averaged 9.9 yards through the air and 5.0 on the ground and scored touchdowns on their first four possessions. A noticeable problem for the Cowboys all year, missed tackles plagued the defense as Texas’ offensive weapons exposed what little OSU offered. Although OSU linebacker Xavier Benson was injured in the second quarter, the Cowboys wavered with or without Benson’s presence on the field. A breakdown was in the cards for the Cowboys from the

outside, as Texas’ highly touted offense appeared formidable coming in. Regardless, the defense underperformed. Receiving: B+ A bright spot in a tough loss for the Cowboys, wide receivers Rashod Owens and Brennan Presley each had substantial performances. Presley led OSU in receiving yards with 93 and a touchdown, and Owens was responsible for OSU’s two other scores, which contributed to an 85-yard performance. Owens caught the Cowboys’ longest play of the game, a 41-yard completion, that urged the Cowboys to seven more points on a positive last scoring drive. Aside from this, the deep ball wall was not there all game. Quarterback Alan Bowman missed receivers on multiple overthrown balls. A promising connection to Leon Johnson III that seemed to take shape in weeks past was nowhere to be found, as the senior receiver saw only 7 yards on 2 targets. Rushing: D The key to a winning season for the Cowboys has been a rushing attack led by running back Ollie Gordon. But for Saturday’s game, the running game was never a factor. Gordon was shut down quickly, and the offense suffered because of it. Putting up 34 yards on 13 carries, Gordon came up short in his expected role. sports.ed@ocolly.com

Ethan Scott The Cowboys gave up 662 yards of offense to the Longhorns.

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Kennedy Thomason The dead longhorn, found early on Dec. 1, had “F*** FH” carved into its left side and a cut exposing its intestines.

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about the situation. FarmHouse was first to release a statement on Friday. “To our knowledge, no FarmHouse member was involved in this incident, and we do not condone cruelty or defacing of livestock in any manner,”

FarmHouse’s statement said. On Saturday, AGR released a statement. “This conduct is inconsistent with our fraternity’s values,” the statement said. “Alpha Gamma Rho does not condone this behavior.” news.ed@ocolly.com

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Debra-Lynn B. Hook: Living in my memory: the music of the Christmas season Debra-Lynn B. Hook Tribune News Service

The way I see it, there are two kinds of people in the world: those who experience Christmas music as commercial pap to be avoided and those who queue up Bing Crosby as soon as the last trick-or-treater has left the building With 21 Christmas playlists and albums on my Spotify, a wide repertoire of Christmas songs in my head and a sheaf of Christmas lyrics next to the mantel in case somebody stops by to sing, I believe myself to be among the latter. Never mind the remaking of my grandmother’s Christmas pralines or bringing out my mother’s Christmas dishes every year, it is the songs of the season that present a constant and effortless path to the heart and soul of Christmas, each song calling out moments and memory, emotional expression and childhood. I hear the most beloved “Silent Night,” first performed in a small Austrian church on Christmas Eve in 1818, and I am a small child again on a cold winter night near Christmas. I am in the car with my sisters and my mother who was often depressed and overwhelmed by life, but at Christmas, came alive. On this particular night, “Silent Night” is on the radio, and she suddenly and uncharacteristically begins singing along in a high, clear voice that takes our breath away. Today, when I hear “All is calm, all is bright,” I am inside that strikingly beautiful moment again. I hear “White Christmas,” the best-selling single of all time, written by a grieving Irving Berlin whose son had died on Christmas Day a decade before. And I am a child again in the Deep South longing for the snow we will more than likely not get. Even yet, hearing the song always made me feel like we could. I hear the Santa-centric songs, “Up on the Housetop” and “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” and I am sitting on the lap of the real Santa or I’m in bed on Christmas Eve, straining my 8-year-old ears to hear the prancing and pawing of each little hoof. Clearly I draw the line There is nothing does it like the tried-and-true Christmas songs that comeÂ year after year no matter what. somewhere. My list of favorFor Christmas is You” and the Christmas” and the 1943 “I’ll perhaps the most memorable ite Christmas songs does not title song from the 1990 movie Be Home for Christmas,” which being when my youngest, then include the canned music that “Home Alone.” struck a chord with the families 10, performed “Somewhere store clerks are subjected to The songs that were the of soldiers returning, and not, in My Memory” from “Home from Halloween to New Year’s, biggest hits were written in from war. Alone.” Sitting cross-legged which I imagine is how the many cases before I was born, We all like to feel the in little tuxes with red vests haters come to be. And when I in the 1930s, 1940s and early feels at Christmas. For my across the front of the canpraise “Silent Night,” I am not 1950s, the heyday of the Christ- money, nothing does it like the dlelit stage at one of our city’s talking about the obnoxious mas song, when commercial tried-and-true Christmas songs premier auditoriums, he and version by punker Iggy Pop. radio first came into being and that come year after year no 30 other children lifted their The songs I consider people were needing relief matter what. sweet prepubescent voices and along my most treasured are alfrom world wars and the Great Such promise of nostalgia sang like angels: “Somewhere most never modern hits, which Depression. Among these are and joy to the world was no in my memory, Christmas joys are non-existent anyway with a Judy Garland’s 1944 tearjerker, more so for me than when my all around me. Living in my few exceptions. These include “Have Yourself a Merry Little children sang in school choirs, memory, all of the music, all Mariah Carey’s “All I Want

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE! I, and seven other adults, recently returned from a week’s trip to southern Mexico. We were visiting a missionary work that started a number of years ago. Now, this includes an orphanage for needy children, a growing church work in spreading the Good News message of God’s love in Jesus for all mankind. It was a great time of “helping out” in a number of ways. However, this growing work started a number of years ago in a very shaky way. A young couple sensed a call from God to go to southern Mexico to do missionary work. As we prayed, we went to this small town in southern Mexico. We searched for a number of days for a suitable place for them to live and begin their work. We could not find a place..I had to leave and get back to my pastoral duties in Okla. They kept looking, but found nothing. They were about to give up when the man spotted a small sign in a store window; “House for Rent”. The couple

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of the magic, all of the family, home here with me.” There was not a dry eye in the house. The naysayers must have stayed home. (Debra-Lynn B. Hook of Kent, Ohio, has been writing about family life since 1988. Visit her website at www. debralynnhook.com; email her at dlbhook@yahoo.com, or join her column’s Facebook discussion group at Debra-Lynn Hook: Bringing Up Mommy.) news.ed@ocolly.com

checked it out. It was just what they needed. It was a “last minute” answer to prayer. I want to encourage you, today, in reading this article, to pray about getting in involved in Christian missionary work. It may be through your local church you attend. It may be in contacting others you know who are envolved. I can testify that there is a deep satisfaction in working and serving in the work of God, and seeing fruit that will last for eternity. Even if you only can help in small ways; it can really count. I remember a song years ago; “Thank you for giving to the Lord!” It spoke of a person that was thanked by others when he reached Heaven because of his service and giving to God’s work. There are lasting effects as we give and serve! .

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Daily Horoscope

Nancy Black Tribune Content Agency Linda Black Horoscopes

Today’s Birthday (12/07/23). You’re building strength and endurance this year. Disciplined efforts realize your domestic visions. Winter challenges affect your work and health, before social reorientation this spring. Summertime enchantments catch your heart, before domestic changes next autumn set the stage for sweet gatherings. Practice for the gold. 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 — Focus on the here and now. Talk is good medicine. Accept help when it’s offered. A partner’s viewpoint offers new possibilities. A hero intervenes. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 9 — Take steps to balance a hectic phase. Hone your technique to elevate your performance. Physical activity reinvigorates. A spontaneous walk outside can reinvigorate. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — Rediscover love with someone dear. Talk about shared interests and passions. Soothe worries with tea and empathy. Explore dreams, wishes, and possibilities together. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 7 — Feather your nest. Create space by parting with no longer needed stuff. Embellish your place with art and flowers. Share the joy of cooking. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — Trust your instincts. Unearth clues and unravel intellectual puzzles. Organize data and condense it for clarity. Disciplined efforts turn creative dreams into reality. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 9 — Capitalize on favorable financial circumstances. Bring in the cash to take care of immediate needs. Engage in buying, selling and trade. Discover opportunities for growth. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 9 — Act swiftly, but on stable ground. Avoid risky ideas or illusions. Stick to trustworthy approaches and established paths. Exercise sound judgment. Make thoughtful choices. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — Relax. Emotions could override reason. Nourish your sensitivities in serene seclusion. Find inspiration for your creative spirit in nature. Allow yourself to imagine and dream. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — Have fun with friends. Working together gets a lucky boost. Amp up teamwork with an exciting vision. Discuss a project’s possibilities and coordinate actions. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 9 — Handle correspondence, internal and external communications. Monitor the news for hidden business opportunities. Promotions or public relations can take off. Find creative solutions. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — An educational exploration reveals hidden treasure. Someone draws you into another world. Learn valuable tricks in experimentation. Make amazing discoveries and write about them. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — Plan and work together. Keep each other informed about financial or market shifts. Seek expert guidance to make the most of a promising opportunity.

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Solution to Wednesday’s puzzle

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