Friday, July 12, 2024
Feng awarded bronze medal for groundbreaking digital system
Dr. Yu Feng, associate professor in the School of Chemical Engineering at Oklahoma State University, participated in the 2024 Rural Health Innovation Challenge, representing OSU’s Center for Health Systems Innovation
in collaboration with the Public Health Institute of Oklahoma. The Rural Health Innovation Challenge in Oklahoma aims to address the distinctive health care challenges that rural communities face. This challenge involved five key categories, with Feng participating in the Cardiology and Community group.
Building upon Feng’s commitment to advancing pulmonary health, he aims to develop multi-scale modeling strate -
Top 5 things OSU coach Gundy said at Big 12 Media Days
Mike Gundy took the stage in Las Vegas Tuesday to speak to the media at Big 12 Media Days. Here are a few of the most interesting things he had to say regarding the upcoming 2024-25 season.
Gundy on the experience of Alan Bowman
“Alan has done a really good job of adapting to our culture and buying into Oklahoma State University. He’s very mature, he’s engaged to be married, he already has two degrees. He has a good feel for us, a good feel for our system. He’s been around a long time and I think the experience that he brings to our team, the respect, and the players believe in him at this point benefits us the most at this time.”
Gundy on the state of the Big 12 going forward
“I’m really excited about our conference. I’ve said that the last few years as we continued to add
teams. From Day 1, I’ve always said that I think we have the best commissioner in all of sports. In the Big 12, we have a guy that’s innovative, he’s smart, he’s not afraid to take a chance. I have confidence in him. And with that being said, I believe that this conference is going to play better over the next four to five years than it has in the last 12 to 15.”
Gundy on Ollie Gordon’s mindset following his arrest
“Ollie’s doing fine; I’ve met with him multiple times over the last week. To be quite honest with you, yesterday we had another hour-long conversation, and it was really the first time that he had smiled. I think that affected him how it would most people. We brought him here today so you guys can ask him that question. That was one of the reasons that I wanted to bring him here. It’s hard for me to speak for Ollie; I can only give you some indication of what I’ve seen over the last week. I sat back and thought about what was best for Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma State football and we move forward. “
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gies for public health programs, enhancing overall human health.
Before embarking on the innovation challenge, his research was “inspired by significant health concerns associated with the rise of new and unregulated vaping products, particularly among Oklahomans in rural areas,” Feng said.
The risks and information concerning e-cigarettes and vaping products are not always as easily accessible
to the residents of Oklahoma as they should be, and “Oklahoma has higher usage rates of vaping products among adults (11%) and high school students (21.7%) compared to the national average (7.7%) for adults,” Feng said. Additionally, 41% of Oklahomans live in rural areas that have not been well-educated about the potential risks of vaping products.
can calculate the amount of woodland biomass available based on economic, environmental and sustainability factors.
Oklahoma State University is leaving its mark on increasing biomass production in the United States by contributing to the U.S. Department of Energy 2023 Billion-Ton Report.
Released in March, the report examines more than 60 resources for biomass production with agricultural land, forest land, waste and algae.
Biomass is organic material from crop residue, agriculture and food waste, forest residue, trees and dedicated energy crops. It can be used to make sustainable fuel, fibers, electricity, construction materials, plastics and more.
According to the Billion-Ton Report, the agriculture industry has the potential to produce about 500-800 million tons of biomass annually with the current bioeconomy producing 340 million tons of biomass per year. The report highlights that 7% of cropland and 12% of pastureland could contribute to the biomass market through native plant growth. For example, switchgrass in Oklahoma could be used as a biomass crop.
Lixia Lambert, assistant professor in the OSU Department of Agricultural Economics, has teamed up with OSU alumni to help prepare the Billion-Ton Report for the past 12 years.
Since 2015, Lambert and Burton English, institute professor in agricultural and resource economics at the University of Tennessee, have spearheaded the creation of a modeling tool to analyze the potential of forest biomass resources in the U.S. With their Forest Sustainable and Economic Analysis Model, researchers
“Lambert’s expertise provides invaluable insights into the sustainable management of forest biomass resources, how much forest biomass is available, how the distribution of those resources would work and the potential impacts to ecosystems,” said Matthew Langholtz, the Billion-Ton Report’s principal investigator and an OSU forestry alumnus who serves as a natural resource economist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee.
Lambert’s research showed that forestland produces about 200 million tons of biomass per year.
“The objective is to minimize harvesting costs while estimating how much woodland biomass can be harvested across the country,” Lambert said. The next step is making the model available to the public so other researchers can utilize it.
The OSU Eastern Research Station in Haskell conducted regional switchgrass field trials to contribute to the 2016 and 2023 reports’ economic model for determining the potential of biomass crops.
“The Billion-Ton Report demonstrates the U.S. has a diverse portfolio of biomass resources that can grow the bioeconomy to support national economic and environmental goals,” Langholtz said. “When we use perennial crops in the agricultural landscape, they can provide many environmental benefits, such as the reduction of carbon dioxide and improved water quality. There’s also potential to reduce soil erosion and improve water quality, so using perennials as biomass crops can provide environmental benefits as well.”
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Dr. Yu Feng’s research aims to improve public health and set new standards in global health risk assessments for vaping products.
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Total eclipse at OSU Kiamichi Forestry Research Station in Idabel on April 8. OSU, Tennessee researchers make an impact on biomass economic and sustainability potential Courtesy of OSU News
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Stillwater Police Department announces new chief Tuesday
Kennedy Thomason Editor-in-Chief
The Stillwater Police Department has a new chief.
Shannon Jordan, who has served as with SPD for 32 years, was appointed by City Manager Kimberly Meek earlier this week.
Meek said Jordan is a “stronghold” for SPD in a statement.
“He sets the example of commitment to excellence and building the team, while keeping the value of strengthening relationships within our community and with other multijurisdictional agencies at the forefront,” Meek said. “His exceptional leadership in the day-to-day operations, of what is typically a high-stress role, is admirable.”
Jordan has served as the department’s acting chief since March, when former Police Chief Jeff Watts retired. He also served as the assistant chief since 2019 before taking his new role.
Before joining SPD’s forces, Jordan served in the Army National Guard for 29 and retired as a Lt. Colonel.
Jordan said in a statement that he is honored to step into his new role.
“I will continue giving my best, striving to take care of our officers
through support, continued training, and providing all possible resources so they can perform the duties needed,” Jordan said. “The commitment of our officers, moral courage and strength of character inspires me every day and I feel blessed to serve this organization and our community.”
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Shannon Jordan was announced as Stillwater Police Department’s new chief early this week. He formerly served as the acting chief and as assitant chief.
Hideaway Pizza ranks top 15 in New York Times article
Kennedy Thomason Editor-in-Chief
Hideaway Pizza is certifiably famous. A Stillwater legend that rivals Eskimo Joe’s in local popularity, Hideaway Pizza was named in a top 15 reader-recommended list of pizza restaurants across the world by a New York Times article on July 5. The Times had previously writ-
ten an article about the best pizza joints in the U.S., which caused some heated debates among readers. It then compiled a list of submissions from the article’s most passionate respondents, 15 of which made up the new article of reader’s favorite spots around the world.
William Hochhaus of Los Angeles submitted his thoughts on Hideaway, leading to its ranking in the article. He praised the restaurant, specifically naming the mushroom, olive and onion pizza as a favorite.
“They had a fleet of VW Bugs as delivery vehicles in the ’70s and ’80s,”
OUR EYES ARE ON CHRIST!
“ As the eyes of slaves look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a maid look to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes look to the LORD our God, till he show us his mercy.” (Ps.123:2 NIV)
“My heart is not proud, O LORD, my eyes are not haughty...But I have stilled and quieted my soul; like a weaned child with its mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me.” (Ps.131:1,2 NIV)
“ I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit...he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear (stand in awe) and put their trust in the LORD.” (Ps.40:1-3 NIV)
his submission read. “The pizza is really, truly the best I have ever eaten from New York City to Italy, and all over the United States. The crust is neither thin nor thick. If you were looking for a category that might convince a skeptic as to why this really is the best pizza — it is the best slice for eating the next day. The leftovers (if you are lucky enough to have any) taste better than any other I have ever eaten cold.”
Other entries ranged from pizza places in Portugal and Rwanda to closer-to-home Ohio.
Readers fangirled over local
ingredients, perfected crusts and restaurant environments.
Although Hideaway now has an international claim to fame, it has been a staple for Stillwater residents. The restaurant opened in Stillwater in 1957 and has since expanded to Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Arkansas and Texas.
The restaurant chain has plans to expand, according to its website.
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“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” (Is.40:31 KJV)
There is something definite and real about waiting on the Lord. I remember years ago when I sensed the Lord speak to me. “Make yourself available!” I thought I was! I was reading my Bible some and going to church regularly. As I considered this challenge from Lord, I felt I should spend some quiet time daily with the Lord. With my busy days,I decided to spend a hour (5 to 6 a.m.) each day. That decision brought about important changes in my life and service to God. I was learning to wait on the Lord. What a loving and faithful God we have to help us find his best for our lives. It pays off to have a definite, daily time with your Bible and Jesus
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Hideaway Pizza was named as one of the top 15 pizza restaurants recommended by readers in a New York Times article. The local legend was touted for its crust and lefovers.
Utah football’s the top of the Big 12 in the preseason, will face OSU early in the season
Calif Poncy Staff Reporter
Rarely is the new kid on the block the perceived favorite in college sports, but the Utah Utes are not the traditional new kid.
Heading into its first season as a member of the Big 12 after departing from the Pac12 after last season, the media picked Utah to win the conference in the preseason poll.
“I think that’s a show of respect to our players and coaches that have done a great job of competing over the years that the media has selected us number one,” said Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham Tuesday at Big 12 Media Days in Las Vegas.
Along with Whittingham, who has been the head coach at Utah since 2005, Utah brings back an experienced team, highlighted by quarterback Cam Rising, who last played in the 2022 Rose Bowl. After suffering a torn ACL in that game, Rising missed all of last season, and as a result, the Utes performed below expectations. Utah was still able to post an 8-5 record, but coming off two consecutive Rose Bowl games, it was still not up to snuff.
With last season’s leading rusher, Ja’Quinden Jackson, transferring to Arkansas, Jaylon Glover is the favorite to replace Jackson, and join Rising in the backfield to start next season.
Utah was able to solve one of its biggest issues last season by adding a deep threat in Dorian Singer that will help Rising stretch the field.
“Dorian’s been a great fit,” Whittingham said. “He had a terrific spring, it’s very easy to understand how he was able to have over 1,000 receiving yards at Arizona a couple years ago. What he did in spring was impressive.”
With the College Football Playoff expanding to 12 teams this season, Utah is the leader in the clubhouse to represent the Big 12 in the early going, but heading to a new conference is always tough, and rarely do first-year teams win the conference. Luckily for the Utes, moving conferences has been a constant under Whittingham,
so they may have a leg up on the competition in that regard.
“This is actually the fourth conference I’ve been in since coming to Utah,” Whittingham said. “So this is nothing new for me personally as far as changing leagues, but we feel like we’ve got a roster that’s equipped to compete right away.”
Oklahoma State will get
an early taste of the Utes, as Utah will be heading to Stillwater for its first official Big 12 conference game. The matchup could easily be a preview of the Big 12 title game if everything breaks right for both teams. Utah’s experience in key areas and light schedule has it looking at a very successful first season as a member of the 21st matchup against OSU will be an early barometer for how the Utes will handle the Big 12 for the rest of the season.
“I’m sure very few of our players have ever been there, but we’ll find out right away where we stand,” Whittingham said. “They’re a very good football team.”
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Gundy on improvements from the defense
“I think we’ve got a really athletic defense; in my opinion, I think we can run and get to the ball. We’ve made a few adjustments, scheme-wise, but not a lot. We played three down last year, played a little bit of four down. From Day 1, I’ve said I wanted to gave the
advantage and the luxury of playing some three and four down, not just on third downs but on first and second downs, so we’ve worked toward that.
I think our players will have a better feel for our system, and will allow us to play faster and get to the ball, and we need to tackle better. We missed a lot of tackles.”
Gundy on playing in new places
“For the new conference we’re in, the fun part for fans, media, everyone involved is playing in new facilities and stadiums. On the plane ride out here with the players we brought to today’s event, they brought that up and they were talking about that and I was listening to them. They’re excited
about playing in Provo; they’re excited about playing in Boulder because they haven’t been there. It was interesting listening to Bowman because Bowman has been around long enough that he’s played in about every stadium in the country. He said, ‘I haven’t been able to play in these stadiums, and I haven’t experienced it.’ So that’s the fun part of college football, and we’re excited about it.”
These new numbers bring the city’s total cases to 5,179 with 16 deaths and 4,697 recoveries.
On the state level, the health department reported 1,837 new cases, bringing the total confirmed positive cases to 356,816. The state also reported
seven new COVID-19 related deaths, bringing the total to 2,994. There have been 314,236 total recoveries since COVID reached Oklahoma in March. Oklahoma state officials are encouraging Oklahomans to wash their hands, stay away from sick individuals and avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. The virus is primarily spread from person-to-person with symptoms usually appearing two to 14 days after exposure. The most common symptoms of the coronavirus are fever, cough, shortness of breath or loss of taste or s
OSU football Head Coach Mike Gundy discussed Alan Bowman, Ollie Gordon II and the state of the Big 12. Gundy said he is looking forward to playing in new stadiums this season.
Oklahoma State’s Gordon II won’t face suspension after June arrest
Daniel Allen Staff Reporter
Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon II will not face suspension after his June 30 arrest on suspicion of DUI.
OSU head coach Mike Gundy told reporters on Tuesday morning at Day 1 of the Big 12 Football Media Days in Las Vegas that Gordon will instead receive “internal punishment,” indicating that Gordon is likely to pay in the Cowboys’ 2024 season opener against South Dakota State on Aug. 31 at Boone Pickens Stadium. Gundy added that Gordon was cleared to attend media days with his team to “face the music,” according to The Athletic. Gundy added that the internal punishment will be like a business decision.
“He’s going to play,” Gundy told ESPN. “I might make him carry the ball 50 times in the first game, but he’s going to play. We have 68 employees in our building and 139 other players. My job now in the business world that we’re in is to make decisions for everybody. He’s going to go through enough; that’s really going to be some sort of punishment — right or wrong, either way, I don’t know.” Gordon, who is under 21, was pulled over in the morning of June 30 on Interstate 35, south of Oklahoma City. Per the affidavit, Gordon was driving 82 in a 65-mph zone while swerving on the road and allegedly refused to participate in Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. He was asked shortly after if he had been drinking, to which he “admitted to consum-
After Ollie Gordon’s June 30 arrest, head coach Mike Gundy told reporters that he won’t be suspended.
ing one alcoholic beverage.” The affidavit stated that Gordon confirmed he had two bottles of liquor in his car. At 2:50 a.m., Gordon was arrested on suspicion for DUI while under 21, transporting open containers, failure to maintain
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a driving lane and speeding. He was then taken to the Cleveland County Jail, where he logged breath alcohol content samples of 0.11 and 0.10. He was released on bond shortly after.
Gordon, college foot-
ball’s reigning Doak Walker Award winner, led all DivisionI running backs in rushing with 1,732 yards to go with 21 touchdowns while averaging 6.1 yards per carry in 2023. He is a preseason Heisman Trophy candidate and, according to some
outlets, the favorite to repeat as the Doak Walker winner in 2024.
Gordon is scheduled to meet with the media later today.
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Friday, July 12
An ArtFull Decade: Celebrating 10 Years @ 11a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: OSU Museum of Art
https://museum.okstate.edu/art/an-artfull-decade. html
Art below the Equator: The Art of Oceania Art Camp @ 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Prairie Arts Center
Admission: $150 for ages 6-14
https://artscenter.okstate.edu/youth-classes/artcamp/1360-the-art-of-oceania-june-11th-14th
Benjamin Harjo Jr Exhibit @ 11 a.m. -4 p.m.
Location: OSU Museum of Art
https://museum.okstate.edu/art/past-exhibitions/2018/benjamin-harjo.html
Karaoke Fridays @ 9 p.m.
Location: The Midnight Bar
Kids’ Bowl Free @ Open - 6 p.m.
Location: Frontier Lanes Bowling Alley
Admission: Free, but you must register Ages 2-15
https://www.kidsbowlfree.com/center.php?alley_ id=3664re-camp
Lake McMurty June 2024 Adventure Camp @ 8 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
Location: Lake McMurty
Admission: $225/Week
https://www.lakemcmurtry.org/adventure-camp. html
OSU Museum of Art: Friday Flix @ 2 - 4 p.m.
Location: OSU Museum of Art
https://museum.okstate.edu/
Picturing Resilient Communities at OSU Museum of Art @ 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: OSU Museum of Art
https://museum.okstate.edu/art/picturing-resilientcommunities.html
Theater Below The Equator: Summer Theatre Camp @ 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: The Seretean Center for the Performing Arts
Admission: $325
https://artscenter.okstate.edu/youth-classes/artcamp/1355-theatre-below-the-equator-summertheatre-camp
2024 Mid America Spectacular Boer Goat Sale @8
a.m.
Location: Payne County Expo Center
Classic Cinema At The Center: Picnic @ 7 p.m.
Location: Stillwater Community Center
https://www.sccfoundation.org/classic-cinema-2024/picnic
Daily Horoscope
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Linda Black Horoscopes
Today’s Birthday (07/12/24). Create long-term plans this year. Dedicated studies, research and travels reveal treasure. Summer reveals new professional directions, motivating autumn travel, exploration and educational discoveries. Brighten your home with winter cleaning and repairs, before creative muses enchant next spring. Build support structures for inspiring possibilities. 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 — Strategize with your partner. Focus on short-term priorities. Collaborate and connect to support each other. Love provides stable foundations. You can get what’s needed.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — Set realistic goals for your work, health and fitness. Schedule promises and keep or change them. Adapt as you go. Steadily grow stronger.
Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 9 — Prioritize fun with family and your sweetheart. Revisit a favorite place. Share memories and check in with each other. The best things in life are free.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 7 — Beautify your home and space. Improve conditions for your family’s health and wellness. Clean, organize and clear clutter. Less is more. Paint works wonders.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7 — Review, edit and revise. Take care of old documents and photographs. File and archive your treasures. Discover histories with relevant lessons for the present.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 9 — Profits are available. Focus efforts for maximum efficiency. Form cooperative alliances. Replace something broken. You may need to spend some to make more.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 9 — You’re getting stronger. Pamper yourself with a new style. Pursue personal goals and ambitions. Get feedback from an expert friend. Self-care pays extra dividends.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — Take a break to rest and recuperate. Listen to intuition. Relax and discover hidden opportunities. Follow rules carefully. Plan and prepare for profitable possibilities. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — Friends are especially helpful. Someone comes up with a brilliant idea. Encourage creativity and brainstorming. Contribute what you can. Pull together for common gain.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 9 — Career opportunities present themselves. You’re gaining respect. Keep providing excellent service. Do the work and profit. Measure forward progress. Someone important is watching.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — Focus on education and travels. Plot your route and destinations. Discover fascinating theories and ideas. Explore new cultures and perspectives. Learn from friends. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — Contribute to shared resources. Balance accounts to ensure the bills get paid. Communicate through delays or shipping errors. Get your hands dirty when necessary.
