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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Spring wildfire prevention and protection

Gail Ellis OSU News

Oklahoma’s wildfire season runs from November through March when plant life and vegetation are dormant.

What to know

Dry air, low humidity levels and strong winds are the ideal conditions for outbreaks that can occur any time of year but are historically prevalent in March, the windiest month of the year. Oklahoma’s wide, open spaces, particularly in the western part of the state, are what allow small fires to spread and grow quickly.

on how to protect homes and neighborhoods in areas at high risk of wildfire. Landowners living in remote, rural areas should take the following precautions during wildfire season:

shrubs or trees are a safe distance from the home and buildings.

Prune tree limbs to prevent fire from spreading to the crown of trees.

Protecting land and property Communities are encouraged to participate in the National Firewise USA program, which educates residents

Under the weather? A season-by-season look at how the atmosphere affects your body and health

Anthony R. Wood The Philadelphia Inquirer, Tribune News Service

If you’re feeling “under the weather” these days, you’re probably human.

We all are feeling it, whether we’re aware of it or not. Our health remains tethered to the air and light around us, despite all the progress that has given us a certain insularity.

The study of the atmosphere’s effects on our bodies is known as biometeorology, a science that has gone in and out of favor through the centuries.

Hippocrates believed that weather and climate strongly influenced human health. Collecting weather data for health reasons was a major impetus for creation of what became the National Weather Service.

Interest faded by the end of the 19th century with the broad acceptance of germ theory, but it has been making a comeback with concerns about the health impact of a warming planet.

The discipline has suffered from unsupported claims and research limits: The body and the atmosphere meet at one of the most complex intersections of the known universe.

But we can say with high confidence that weather and environment have powerful effects on our health and well-being. Here is a season-by-season look at some of the ways.

Spring Ah-choooo!

The pollen-allergy trilogy has begun with the trees, whose pollen will peak in April and May, and then be joined by the grasses and ragweeds. The traffic is heaviest when it’s warm and dry, with breezes on which the pollen can commute to the nostrils of the victims, setting off bursts of sneezing. Hope for rain, says University of Tulsa pollen expert Estelle Levitin, as pollen can’t fly when it’s wet.

Experts’ advice: On heavy pollen days, the allergic should stay indoors if possible and keep the windows closed. If spending time outdoors, take a shower afterward and change clothes.

Spring fever

The warmth and light incite a certain exuberance that is often called “spring fever.” And while it isn’t in the Physicians Desk Reference, and it’s not a fever per se, it’s real. “Spring fever aptly describes a feeling that seizes you with its urgency and impulses,” says psychiatrist Norman Rosenthal, based in Bethesda, Maryland, who pioneered research on seasonal affective disorder. It is characterized by bursts of energy, evidently touched off by light-induced hormonal changes in our bodies.

Experts’ advice: For a small number, it can be a distraction that can lead to low productivity and can lead to exacerbating certain forms of depression. For the overwhelming majority, enjoy the hay out of it while it lasts.

Disrupted sleep

Sleep specialists warn that daylight saving time and later sunsets can be disruptive to our body rhythms.

Experts’ advice: Try to keep sleeping hours as regular as possible, even on weekends.

Arthritis

Volatile spring weather and barometric pressure can aggravate symptoms for some arthritis patients.

Experts’ advice: Keep joints moving with gentle stretches. Both hot and cold compresses can ease pain.

Summer

It’s the heat — and humidity

Heat, one of the deadliest of all weather hazards, can be a tremendous physical challenge as blood flows to the skin and commands up to four million sweat glands to produce the salty fluid we call “sweat.” When sweat evaporates, it gives off a cooling effect, but if the air is too moist, the sweat coats the skin, a source of discomfort for most, but dangerous for people who are older or medically vulnerable.

Experts’ advice: Acclimate yourself to the heat. Hydrate, with water, and non-alcoholic and caffeine-free drinks. Says Main Line Health internal medicine physician William Surkis, don’t be afraid to say, “Maybe this is not the best day to work out.”

Sunburn Summer is the peak season for natural Vitamin D, courtesy of the sun – and for the ultraviolet radiation that medical research has tied to assorted long-term problems, including skin cancer, and damage to the eyes. In the shorter term, doctors say, UV rays can burn the skin – even through clouds — resulting in painful sunburn that goes away but may have lasting effects.

Experts’ advice: Limit exposure to sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., keep body parts covered as much as possible, wear sunglasses, and use an SPF 30 sunscreen or stronger.

Fall

Seasonal blues

The days get shorter rapidly in September and October, and it is natural to feel enervated, melancholy, and even a bit hungrier than usual. “It affects our entire physiology,” says Phyllis Zee, with the Northwestern University Medical Center. “We don’t think of ourselves as being seasonal creatures, but we are.” An estimated 5% of people experience seasonal affective disorder, a form of depression, and 10% to 20% have mild versions of SAD.

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Survey the status of the home, other buildings and equipment. Determine how the property can stand alone if fire response is delayed or not available. Keep the area mowed down short and make sure any kind of flammable

Clean up other flammable items around the home and buildings, including firewood. Stack or store firewood a safe distance away from the home.

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4 plants that withstand the lifestyle of a college student

Bella Casey News and Lifestyle Assistant Editor

College students’ free time is limited. Every spare minute is occupied by homework, class, friends or work. Not everyone has time or money to care for a pet. The happy medium: a plant. Check out these

five plants that can be kept inside and will tolerate the lifestyle and schedule of a college student. Snake plant Snake plants are happy indoors or outdoors, and they require little care. Snake plants need water only when the top two inches of their soil feel dry. Their long, skinny leaves grow straight up, not out, so they are easy to keep in small spaces such as college

apartments. Snake plants are happy to be kept in any amount of sunlight.

Aloe vera

The aloe vera plant can be used for more than medicinal purposes. They’re great for decorating. Aloe vera plants enjoy bright, indirect sunlight. They rarely need to be watered and need to be kept in dry conditions. Be careful not to overwater aloe vera.

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Cranz, Keisel pitch Cowboys to 3-0 road win over Wichita State

Daniel Allen Staff Reporter

WICHITA, Kan. – As Robert Cranz trotted out of the bullpen at Eck Stadium, a familiar sound echoed throughout the ballpark.

As his name was announced, it drew a few “boos” from the Wichita State faithful. A light attendance of 844 made the sporadic jeers all the more distinct.

Cranz played for Wichita State his first two seasons of college baseball, but on Tuesday night, his name was being announced as part of Oklahoma State. And he delivered in a moment that couldn’t have been more pivotal in OSU’s 3-0 win over Wichita State.

Bottom of the eighth.

One out. The Cowboys clung to a three-run advantage. The Shockers had put multiple runners on base in Innings 1 and 2 but failed to turn any of them into runs.

There hadn’t been a more opportune moment for Wichita State’s offense to deliver. But Cranz kept his poise and embraced the moment.

“It’s all part of the mental game,” Cranz said. “Coach Rob (Walton) works on it with us pitchers all the time. It’s nothing new to us.

“I know I’m built for the situation.”

Against former teammate Jordan Rogers, Cranz pinpointed what pitch he wanted to attack with. He waved off catcher Ian Daugherty’s initial call and opted for his own.

Backdoor slider.

“He’s not a very good slider hitter,” Cranz said. “All I had to do was execute the pitch.”

And that he did. Swing and miss – strike 1.

Next came a fastball away, drawing chase from Rogers for strike 2. Two pitches later, strikeout.

Then came the dagger. A foul out to left field to end the inning, leaving the bases stranded.

“Robert, he’s a competitor,” starting pitcher Janzen Keisel said. “He goes out there, competes and wins every time he pitches.”

As he exited the mound, Cranz erupted in emotion as he was met by his teammates at the edge of the OSU (16-9) dugout and celebrated for his heroics.

“That was really, really big for us,” Cranz said. “You have the bases loaded like they did, to put a zero on the scoreboard like that, that’s so deflating for them. So, that was big, for sure.”

One inning later, the Shockers (15-9) accrued two more base runners. But Cranz again escaped the jam unscathed. This time, for the win.

“Gutsy, that’s how I’d de -

scribe (Cranz’s outing),” coach Josh Holliday said. “Pretty inspired. Pretty aggressive. He went after them. He was a little bit on a mission there. “It’s kind of a strange time now in college sports. Kids playing against their former teams nowadays. You see it all over the country in different scenarios. But Robert handled the situation really well.”

Cranz wasn’t the only catalyst in OSU’s dominant pitching effort on Tuesday night. The coaching staff informed Keisel, a usual weekend starter for the Cowboys, over the weekend that he’d transition to a midweek starting role. It paid off. Keisel threw five scoreless innings, striking out six while surrendering two hits, two walks and one hit batter.

On a night when offense was scarce on both sides, along with a culmination of stout pitching and cold, windy conditions, such an outing from Keisel kept the Cowboys in position to strike. A collective 13 team strikeouts complemented Keisel’s outing.

Wichita State freshman lefty Tyler Dobbs kept OSU’s offense at bay with an unorthodox, three-quarters delivery mixed with a well-executed changeup with drastic movement.

However, in the top of the seventh, the group came through. After a lead-off walk from right fielder Carson Bege, designated hitter Nolan Schubart singled to the right-center field gap to put runners on the corners. The situation chased Dobbs from the game. OSU

had finally reached the Shocker bullpen. The Cowboys took advantage of it. First baseman Collin Brueggemann scored the game’s first run on a sacrifice fly out to center field. Two at-bats later, second baseman Avery Ortiz added onto OSU’s lead, logging a two-out RBIsingle to left field, making it a 2-0 OSU lead. Of the Cowboys’ four hits, Schubart was responsible for two. OSU added another run to its lead in the top of the ninth, led by Schubart’s lead-off double off the left field wall.

None of it would have been possible without Keisel’s outing.

“Janzen did a really nice job,” Holliday said. “It was a tough night to pitch. But he competed well. He gave us a

really good start and really kept us in that ballgame. Very solid on his part.”

And without Cranz’s relief efforts, the game’s trajectory likely would have trended elsewhere. Instead, he was part of an outing that Holliday deemed as a “highlight moment” for his pitching staff.

“I’ve been saying all along that I really like our pitching,” Holliday said. “I honestly felt good about this group all along.

“Pleased with the way our guys continue to compete and grow. From Janzen to Evan O’Toole, to Robert, our guys keep getting better. And I think for the most part, we’ve pitched the ball pretty well all year. And I think it’s maybe getting a little more noticed now.”

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Myah Shoemake

Robert Cranz, who played two seasons at Wichita State, pitched OSU out of a big situation against his former team in the Cowboys’ 3-0 win against the Shockers on Tuesday night.

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Oklahoma State missing out on top coaching candidates, updated potential hiring list

Davis Cordova Staff Reporter

Top coach candidates are flying off the board, and Oklahoma State is missing out.

OSU fired Mike Boynton Jr. after seven seasons on March 14. It’s been 12 days since the search started and the list of candidates are running out.

Reported top candidates from different media outlets for OSU’s men’s basketball coaching vacancy were

Florida Atlantic’s Dusty May, Drake’s Darian DeVries and Utah State’s Danny Sprinkle.

Michigan hired May on Sunday.

West Virginia got DeVries on Monday. Washington hired Sprinkle on Monday. OSU’s list is dwindling.

Matt Norlander of CBS Sports reported Sunday that, “The search has been a mess,” and that OSU’s coaching vacancy is, “falling lower in the pecking order,” of jobs available.

Among the available jobs, OSU could be considered to be second-in-line behind Louisville but is competing with SMU, which has deep pockets.

With considered top candidates off

the board, here is an updated potential candidates list for OSU’s vacant job:

Bryce Drew, Grand Canyon

Drew led Grand Canyon to three NCAA Tournament berths the past four seasons. The Antelopes defeated fiveseed Saint Mary’s on Friday and lost to four-seed Alabama on Sunday.

Drew coached five seasons at his alma-mater Valparaiso with two NCAA Tournament appearances. He also coached at Vanderbilt fro 2016-19 with one NCAA berth in his first season, but got fired after going 0-18 in conference play in 2019.

Will Wade, McNeese State

Wade is one of the best coaches available, but comes with baggage some OSU fans wouldn’t want.

Wade is in his first season at McNeese State where the Cowboys went 30-4, won the Southland Conference championship and earned a NCAA Tournament appearance.

Wade coached LSU to three NCAA Tournaments and a Sweet Sixteen while winning the SEC regular season championship in 2019. He has a history of winning, but broke rules doing so in Baton Rouge

Wade broke NCAA recruiting violations and was investigated by the

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FBI for these violations. Wade was fired in March 2022 and was suspended for 10 games to start this season.

Steve Lutz, Western Kentucky

Lutz has taken his team to the NCAA Tournament all three years as a head coach. Lutz took Texas A&MCorpus Christi to two tournament appearances, then took over the Western Kentucky and led the Hilltoppers to a tournament appearance.

Amir Abdur-Rahim, South Florida

Abdur-Rahim has had a quick rise in recent years with an NCAA Tournament appearance at Kennesaw State last season and a regular season American Athletic Conference title with USF this season.

Ben McCollum, Northwest Missouri State

Not the flashiest of hires, but McCollum knows how to win.

McCollum has four Division-II National Championships, 10-straight D-II tournament appearances and a 39491 record in 15 seasons at Northwest Missouri State.

Since the 2013-14, McCollum has lost 24 times with the highest loss total being four in a season during that span.

Niko Medved, Colorado State

Medved has led the Rams to two NCAA Tournament appearances in three

seasons and won a First Four game last week against Virginia.

Ronald Nored, Atlanta Hawks assistant Nored’s only head coaching experience was in the NBA’s G-League for the Long Island Nets for two seasons. Since then, he’s been an assistant in the NBA for the Charlotte Hornets (201821), Indiana Pacers (2021-23) and currently the Atlanta Hawks.

John Lucas III, former OSU player and Phoenix Suns assistant

Lucas is known for his shot that sent the Cowboys to the Final Four in 2004, now he’s an assistant.

Lucas has no head coaching experience, but had a long professional career and has been an assistant with the Minnesota Timberwolves (2017-19), Los Angeles Lakers (2021-22) and currently with the Phoenix Suns.

If OSU AD Chad Weiberg wants to hire someone with a history at OSU, Lucas would be the guy.

Jai Lucas, Duke Associate Head Coach

Lucas makes the list simply because he’s one of college basketball’s top assistants and John Lucas III’s brother. Lucas has been an assistant at Texas and Kentucky.

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Will Wade will be a top candidate for a number of Power 5 coaching jobs this offseason.

Bowman ‘should improve’ in Year 2 as OSU begins spring practice

Braden Bush Sports Editor

Oklahoma State has one of its oldest returning rosters this season, and at the forefront is seventh-year quarterback Alan Bowman.

A season ago, OSU rotated between quarterbacks Garret Rangel, Gunnar Gundy and Bowman for three games before Bowman won the job. This year, there’s not much uncertainty. The job is Bowman’s.

OSU coach Mike Gundy has had experienced quarterbacks before. Before the 24-year-old Bowman, Spencer Sanders was the guy for four seasons. Before Sanders, Mason Rudolph held the reins for more than three seasons. Brandon Weeden was 27 when the 2011 season began. The Cowboys have had luck with older, experienced QBs, and as spring practice began Tuesday, Bowman brings that element.

“We had a lot of success with (Brandon) Weeden, and he was 28ish, somewhere in that area,” Gundy said. “So, these guys bring a lot to the table from an experience standpoint.”

A season ago, Bowman completed 60.7% of his passes for 3,460 yards and 15 touchdowns in the best statistical season of his career. That was with partial snaps to begin the season, which was his first season with meaningful snaps since 2020.

He also had nearly as many interceptions as touchdowns, 14, but he now has a full year of the OSU offense under his belt. Bowman has also had development in the weight room in that time, losing six to eight pounds, Gundy said.

“Hairline is fading back a little bit, but (strength and conditioning) coach (Rob) Glass is doing a good job with him,” Gundy said.

Behind Bowman is a slew of younger quarterbacks. Gunnar Gundy transferred out in the offseason, but Rangel, a redshirt sophomore who attempted 32 passes last year, returned to the competition. Freshman Maealiuaki Smith came to OSU early and is participating in spring ball but doesn’t figure to be in the mix early on.

Redshirt freshman Zane Flores didn’t appear in any games but was one of the Cowboys’ top recruits a season ago. He also returns.

“We didn’t really see Zane last year. I mean, he was on the scout team, and he practiced with our young guys at the end of practice, and every day they got team reps,” Gundy said. “Much different than the setting he’ll be in now.”

But Bowman will be the main guy. In front of him will be a group of returning offensive linemen with an average age of older than 22. And on the outside, senior Brennan

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Presley and redshirt senior Rashod Owens return after a year of building chemistry with Bowman. So does De’Zhaun Stribling, a Washington State transfer who was out with an

injury most of last season. Bowman became the consistent guy the Cowboys could count on who ran the offense smoothly with the help of running back Ollie Gordon.

Gundy said that should continue with Bowman again in 2024. “Our systems don’t really change much, so the more we do something, the better we get at it. Familiarity will be good,”

Gundy said. “We’ve got quite a few wide receivers coming back, so (Bowman should) have a little feel for working with those guys. So we should see improvement.”

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Myah Shoemake OSU has a history of older, experienced quarterbacks, and Alan Bowman brings that to the 2024 Cowboys with a year in the system under his belt.

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Health . . .

Experts’ advice: Zee and others recommend getting outside into the light as early as possible. Seek professional help if symptoms become worrisome.

Headaches

Autumn is a prime season for headaches, as the retreating summer and approaching winter wage battles along “fronts” that set off rapid weather changes. That can trigger pain for some people with headache disorders. A headache can serve a purpose, says Paul Mathew, assistant professor of neurology at the Harvard Medical School. “Headache is like a car alarm that warns people something is wrong, like an infection or a tumor.” Fortunately, most

headaches have no underlying cause.

Experts’ advice: Over-the-counter remedies, such as ibuprofen, usually are effective. For migraines, hot or cold compresses can provide relief.

Asthma

In asthmatics, tubular airways that lead to the lungs become inflamed and narrower, making breathing difficult. Weather changes, fall allergens, and colds can set off symptoms.

Experts’ advice: Know the triggers and try to avoid them. Prescribed inhalers can provide both quick and long-term relief.

Colds

“Common colds” earn their names: Just about everyone gets them. They come in maybe 200 varieties, and there is no cure, except time.

Experts’ advice: Wash your hands frequently and avoid touching the face. If you get a cold, rest, hydrate. Sip warm liquids; they can soothe a sore throat.

Winter

Cold facts

As with the heat, we have remarkable natural mechanisms to deal with the cold, including shivering, our body’s effort to warm itself. Exercising in the cold can be invigorating, but over-exposure can lead to frostbite and hypothermia. Doctors also warn that cold can constrict blood vessels, endangering those with heart conditions.

Experts’ advice: Wear layers and protect your hands and feet, which are most vulnerable to frostbite. Stay hydrated.

Dry skin

That cold air, which has a limited capacity for moisture, can dry out the skin, as can dry indoor heating. The skin is above all a protective organ, says former University of Pennsylvania professor Seanna Covello, now with Bryn Mawr Dermatology, and irritating, itchy dryness can lead to fissures

Experts’ advice: Use moisturizer daily, avoid hot showers, and keep skin covered when you are outside.

Vitamin D

Research affirms that vitamin D is essential to our health, but its best natural source – the sun – can be in short supply in winter.

Experts’ advice: Try to spend some time in the sun, even on cold days. Eat vitamin D-rich foods, such as fatty fish and some yogurts. Consider supplements.

The atmosphere is our life-support system, and while isolating its varied effects on ailments has long been a source of frustration for researchers, the evidence affirms that weather can have a profound impact on human health. Medical professionals agree that with accelerating rates of climate change, understanding the connections is becoming ever more important.

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Visitors near the cherry trees in full bloom at the Tidal Basin on March 19 in Washington, D.C. The National Park Service announced that it will begin to cut down over

Cherry Blossom trees around the Tidal Basin and West Potomac Park in anticipation of construction for an upgraded sea wall to guard against flooding.

Giancarlo Esposito visited campus on Monday to share insights from his acting career.

O’Colly Media Sales Manager Needed

The O’Colly Media Group is now accepting applications for a full time summer Account Manager, Media Sales. This position is responsible for contacting and selling local, University and Oklahoma businesses OMG advertising opportunities. Specifically print, online and mobile and video streaming service.

Job duties include developing sales, marketing and promotional strategies and create materials to support this effort and propose additional special issues and revenue streams and implement said issues and revenue streams.

Qualified applicant should be able to work with and train students, develop advertising and agency expense budgets, create and monitor daily revenue goals, determine credits and adjustments for advertising errors, serve as liaison between O’Colly and local retail community, university advertisers and other college newspapers. Serve as part of a long term strategic planning to further determine marketing strategies and additional revenue opportunities. Build relationships with prospective clients by attending local Chamber of Commerce meetings and making non sales calls.

Send resume to Lori@ocolly.com for consideration.

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.” (Jn.14:1 NIV)

Jesus had just told his disciples of his betrayal. He also told to them of his leaving and they could not go with him. I am sure that it seemed to the disciples that everything was “caving in, falling apart.” The future seemed so uncertain. Then Jesus speaks these words; DON’T BE TROUBLED; TRUST ME!

Jesus tells them that he is going to the Father (God) and in his house there is plenty of room. He tells them that he is going to make a place for them all and he will return to take them there. As we look around us there is much uncertainty about this planet that we live on; safety is a premium, and what about when death comes? What is going to happen to you and me? Many are betting on losing consciousness and never

awakening. They live on that assumption. However, Jesus tells us all are going to experience a resurrection from the dead; some to everlasting life and others to be condemned . (Jn.5:28-29, Dan.12:2)

Again, the Lord Jesus makes things clear to his followers: “I am going to my Father’s house to prepare a place for you. I will return to get you and take you to be with me.” when asked about the way to this wonderful place, Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (Jn.14:6) No wonder he declares plainly; don’t be troubled. Trust in God, trust also in me. Jesus has prepared a place and is the way to God’s wonderful place. Let’s trust and follow him, and lay up treasure there. It is a sure place promised by the Lord Jesus himself. He will not fail us; so shall we ever be with the Lord! (1 Thess.4:17-18)

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Prescribed burn on County Road 51 between Shattuck and Sharon in Woodward County on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.

Wildfire . . .

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Consider the fire entry points of a home. Keep windows and doors shut on barns to prevent the entry of flying embers.

Identify bare ground or a gravel

area where equipment can be stored in case of fire.

Spread out hay supplies — don’t store all hay in one area.

Develop a livestock contingency plan. Determine where animals can be moved to a trampled-down area or corral until the fire passes.

Check with the insurance company for details on current wildfire coverage. Make sure the policy is up to date and determine if the plan needs to

be modified. Prescribed burning to prevent wildfires Prescribed fires and other controlled burns are most common in early spring to help restore and conserve rangeland ecosystems. More than a million Oklahoma acres are treated with prescribed fire each year.

John Weir, Oklahoma State University Extension specialist in fire ecology, said controlled burns benefit

the state in many ways.

“With widespread use of prescribed fire, volatile fuels like eastern red cedar become a non-issue for landowners and for firefighters trying to control wildfires,” he said.

Enroll in the OSU Extension prescribed fire online course, view the OSU Extension prescribed burning handbook and learn more about preparing for wildfire season.

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Succulent cacti can survive for weeks without being watered and even flower in the spring.

Plants . . .

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Succulents When it comes to easy to care for plants, succulents are always a great option. There are lots of types to choose from, and almost all are simple to care for. Most succulents require little watering and a pot that drains well. Most succulents like bright light and a warm, dry climate.

Spider plant Spider plants require little care and produce new plants as they grow. They enjoy bright indirect sunlight and occasional watering. Spider plants enjoy humidity but can survive in dry climates. The smaller plants produced

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by the spider plant can be removed and propagated or planted in soil to grow a new spider plant. These plants can be bought at a local hardware store, plant store or even Walmart.

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“The Original Hideaway, located on the corner of Knoblock and University. Serving quality pizza and more since 1957.”

Murphy’s Department Store

815 S Main, Downtown Open 10-6

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O’Colly Media Sales Manager Needed

The O’Colly Media Group is now accepting applications for a full time summer Account Manager, Media Sales. This position is responsible for contacting and selling local, University and Oklahoma businesses OMG advertising opportunities. Specifically print, online and mobile and video streaming service.

Job duties include developing sales, marketing and promotional strategies and create materials to support this effort and propose additional special issues and revenue streams and implement said issues and revenue streams.

Qualified applicant should be able to work with and train students, develop advertising and agency expense budgets, create and monitor daily revenue goals, determine credits and adjustments for advertising errors, serve as liaison between O’Colly and local retail community, university advertisers and other college newspapers. Serve as part of a long term strategic planning to further determine marketing strategies and additional revenue opportunities. Build relationships with prospective clients by attending local Chamber of Commerce meetings and making non sales calls.

Send resume to Lori@ocolly.com for consideration.

Cowboy Calendar

Wednesday, March 27

Kids’ Night @ 11a.m. - 11 p.m.

Location: Louie’s Grill & Bar

https://www.facebook.com/LouiesStillwater

Live Trivia Night @ 7 - 9 p.m.

Location: Iron Monk Brewing Company

https://www.ironmonkbeer.com

Louie’s Bingo Night @ 8 p.m.

Location: Louie’s Grill & Bar

https://www.facebook.com/LouiesStillwater

Ted’s Taco & Cantina Hosts Fundraiser NIght for FFCLA @ 5 p.m.

Location: Ted’s Taco & Cantina

Admission: 10% of dine-in and pick-up orders will be donated to FCCLA

https://tedstacocantina.com

Opening Day @ 12 - 5 p.m.

Location: Lost Creek Safari

Admission: Admission: Adults $11 & Kids $8 AllInclusive Pack (3+) $22 All-Inclusive Pack (2 & Under) $14 AFTER HOUR EXTRAS: Produce Feedings

$15, Special Feeding Encounter $20 Optional Experiences: Feed Cup $5, Parakeet Stick $1, Reptile Barn Experience $6, Baby Goat Encounter $2, Baby Kangaroo Encounter $2

https://lostcreeksafari.com

Wednesday Bingo Night @ 9:30 a.m.

Location: The Union Beverage Co.

https://linktr.ee/theunionstilly

Singo Wednesdays @ 7 - 9:30 p.m.

Location: Em Curators of Craft

https://curatorsofcraft.co/pages/weekly-events

Thursday, March 28

Ascendance24 @ 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Location: Modella Art Gallery

https://www.modellagallery.org

Clay Art Academy @ 3:30 - 5 p.m.

Admission: $100 (Ages 8 -10)

Location: Prairie Arts Center

https://artscenter.okstate.edu

Cowgirl Softball: OSU vs Texas @ 6 p.m.

Location: Cowgirl Stadium

https://okstate.com/sports/softball/schedule

Cowgirl Tennis: OSU vs West Virginia @ 6 p.m.

Location: Greenwood Tennis Center

https://okstate.com/sports/womens-tennis/schedule

FCCLA Star Event @ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Location: Payne County Expo Center

https://pcexpocenter.com

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1 Sudden impulse

5 Patatas bravas, croquetas, etc.

10 “SOS” quartet

14 Pre-migraine phenomenon for some

15 Make up (for)

16 Round vegetables

17 Smelting waste

18 Sulks

19 Quick kiss

20 Exercise done by making a grilled cheese sandwich?

23 Sea urchin delicacy

24 Microsoft’s Satya Nadella, e.g.: Abbr.

25 April birthstone

27 Letters before xis

30 Royal flush cards

33 Intl. oil cartel

34 Exercise done by lounging on the couch and bingeing a new show?

37 “While we’re on the subject ... ”

40 Pair on a tandem bike

41 __ Lingus

42 How onion rings are fried

43 Milhouse’s pal

44 Exercise done by hitting the snooze button and staying in bed?

46 Native American tent

48 Horseback game

49 Some boxing match finales

50 Greek currency used in “Percy Jackson” novels

53 Short reply?

55 Unagi, in sushi

56 Exercise done by lying around doing nothing all day?

62 Emulates

64 Like early PC graphics

65 Desire

66 Secure skates, say

67 Subside

68 Bit of inspiration

69 Lil’ one

70 Bender of “Futurama,” for one

Daily Horoscope

Nancy Black Tribune Content Agency Linda Black Horoscopes

By Matthew Faiella 3/27/24

71 Nightfall

DOWN

1 Winged stinger

2 Dance taught at some Oahu hotels

3 Country whose emblem resembles a tulip

4 Orlando team

5 Bubble tea pearls

6 At the peak of

7 Rain heavily

8 Chipped in?

9 Word with jam or cram

10 Tablet download

11 Time to grab a brewski

12 Club ingredient

13 Sought, as a price

21 Gets closer to

22 Tree goo

26 No-good jerkface

27 Fed. crash investigator

28 Eye layer

29 Know-it-all

31 Footnote abbr.

32 Source of wool

35 Room with a slanted ceiling, often

Today’s Birthday (03/27/24). Fortune follows initiative this year. Nurture yourself with regular time for private reflection, dreaming and planning. Collaborative breakthroughs illuminate the spring, inspiring summer’s personal growth and development. Autumn organization prepares dreamy results, helping to resolve winter collaborative complications. Windfall fruit fills your basket.

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 an 8 — Attend to shared finances. Plan for an upcoming job. Let your partner take the lead. Prepare well so you can move quickly later.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 7 — Collaborate on practical projects with your partner. Share ideas and resources. Have patience with temporary confusion. Strengthen foundational matters. Celebrate the results together.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 9 — Physical action gets results. Keep objectives in mind. Listen to your intuition. Prioritize your own health and wellness. Sometimes the best move is none.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 9 — Follow your heart where it leads. Advance a romantic or creative dream. Share your passions. You can make things happen. Make a lovely connection.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — Tend your garden with love. Nurture growth and harmony. A domestic dream is within reach. Get family on board. Many hands make light work.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 9 — You’re especially brilliant. Study, write and research about a fascination. Present your argument tactfully. Anticipate some resistance or controversy. Get creative with a challenge.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 9 — A surprising opportunity could be worth pursuing. Focus on profitable actions and practical priorities. Check orders for changes. Compute expenses and adjust budgets.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 9 — Imagine what you want. You can find what you need. Things may not go as planned. A personal dream lies within reach. Go for it.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 6 — Slow to reconsider. Sidestep a controversy. Hide out in your private cocoon. Peace feeds your spirit. So does connection with nature, art and music.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Confer with friends and allies. Conversation provides insight. Monitor a situation in real time to navigate changes. Teamwork makes a complex job easy.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — Consider a professional opportunity. Stick to practical objectives. Face a challenge or test. Figure out what you need to advance.

Persistence pays off.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — An adventure takes shape. Study maps and charts. Imagine your route and destination. Explore off the beaten path to discover hidden treasure. Investigate.

Tuesday’s Puzzle Solved 3/27/24

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36 Cookie with a Blackpink collaboration

38 Grain tower

39 Spanish cheers

42 Tappable images

44 Like wining and dining?

45 Backyard swings, slide, and sandbox, e.g.

47 Research grant?

50 Handed out

51 Terminate a debt

52 Mexican marinade made with chili peppers

54 Calamari

57 Boring

58 Mother of Artemis

59 Pakistani language

60 Range listed on video games

61 Tropical tree

63 “Happy now?”

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Solution to Tuesday’s puzzle

3/27/24

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