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OSU joins Common Application, expects increase in application rates Miles Jennings O’Colly Contributor

National Center for Education Statistics.

Although OSU had an above-average admission rate for 2022, a large discrepancy between accepted applicants and enrolled OSU is making it first-time students persists. easier for high school stuOut of 13,503 admitted students to apply. dents, only 34.3%, or 4,643 The university is now accepting applications enrolled.

Jeff Hartman, the through Common Applicadirector of undergraduate tion, which allows applying high school students to admissions clarifies said this discrepancy is due to submit a common portion the trend of high school applicable to all partnered students applying to more institutions along with a colleges. supplemental portion that “Over the last couple is unique to specific uniof years, we’ve seen the versities. OSU is accepting majority of students apply applications through the Common Application start- to more and more schools and give themselves more ing this fall. options of where they want OSU will be joining to go, and so our yield rate over 1,000 colleges that on average is anywhere already partner with the between about 35-40% of company. students,” Hartman said.

For the fall 2022 Prospective students semester, OSU admitted first-time, first-year, degree- search for institutions with many factors in mind, seeking applicants at a rate of 70.6%. The national including classification, specific programs, sports, average admission rate for campus experience and 2022 was 60.7%, according to Research.com when personal finance.

Rachel Eng, the asciting data collected by the sociate director of commu-

nications, said finances also play a role in a high school student’s decision to enroll.

“Most institutions provide financial aid and scholarship based off of their admissions application, so it is not unusual nationally for a student to apply to multiple universities and wait for their financial aid package and scholarship awards to come through and compare those to what they’ve received,” Eng said. “Our goal is to provide competitive financial aid packages to ensure an OSU education is an affordable reality for as many students as possible.”

Partnering with the Common Application will now streamline the process for students. However, it will come with the anticipation of increased applications.

“We’ve already seen it for the fall ‘24 class.

Our application numbers have increased,” Hartman said. “Our admit numbers have increased. What we don’t know yet is what that enrollment number is going to look like.” news.ed@ocolly.com

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Oklahoma’s mental health infrastructure needs an overhaul Alyessia Lopez O’Colly Contributor

impacting their daily lives and hindering normal childhood experiences.

However, adolescents are also facing mental disorders.

Children 12–17 years Mental health is a old were “more likely to critical aspect of overall have received any type of well-being, and the stark mental health treatment reality of the challenges they face is both alarming (including haven taken prescription medication and and heartbreaking.

A significant number received counseling or therapy from a mental health of young minds grapple with overwhelming feelings professional),” according of fear, worry and unease, to the Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention.

Oklahoma, unfortunately, is not immune to the broader national crisis in children’s mental health.

The state faces its own set of challenges, and when it comes to mental health rankings in America, Oklahoma is often positioned toward the lower end of the spectrum.

Oklahoma ranks 38th nationally in mental health for adults and 28th for children.

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The effects of an organized workforce Carson Buller O’Colly Contributor

Many workers feel powerless within their professions.

With the job market floundering, prices across the board skyrocketing and workloads are intensifying, America’s changing economy has presented a difficult challenge for the modern worker.

This has left some workers feeling like they are without control.

They aren’t.

About a century ago, workers endured far harsher work environments, longer working hours and pitiful compensation from employers. Individual employees were incapable of creating better working conditions alone, so workers began to organize and protest against their employers.

Their efforts of unionization, as TCTA president Shawna MottWright said, were wildly effective, and are responsible for a large portion of the workplace improvements that workers enjoy today.

“Weekends exist because of unions,” Mott-Wright said. “Weekends were not a thing before. The five-day work week: that’s unions.

So everybody needs to thank a union. Child labor doesn’t exist because of unions.”

As a former senatorial candidate and the daughter of two union members, Mott-Wright is well-versed in the historical impact of unions, which are also directly responsible for increased racial and gender equity and improved safety regulations.

But while progress has continued somewhat over the last few decades, many of the major landmarks in union history occurred more than half a century ago, and recently, the rights of workers have seemingly backpedaled.

Alongside this deterioration, the price of living is rapidly soaring. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals that from 2010-2022 alone, the average price of living increased by $24,858, an increase of 52%.

This begs the question; what changed in America?

The beginning of the decline of unions can be traced back to the Taft-Hartley Act of 1947, which significantly weakened unions by outlawing secondary boycotts and “featherbedding,” a safety statute that required employers to hire more employees than needed, or else limit production.

Union erosion continued throughout the 1970s as employers began to utilize legal intimidation tactics against unions, such as antiunion consultants and threats of total shutdown, while also utilizing illegal but poorly enforced tactics, such as firing pro-union workers.

In the 1980s, former president Ronald Reagan began a

staunch, nationwide crackdown on unions, firing striking air traffic controllers and subsequent hiring of exclusively non-union controllers in 1981. During the first term of the former union leader’s presidency, the number of annual union elections fell by 50%.

Union affiliation data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that unions have yet to recover from the Reagan administration. Despite a population increase of more than 100 million people from 1983 to 2022, overall union membership has experienced a gradual decline over the last 40 years.

The national anti-union sentiments of the ‘70s and ‘80s linger within many older employers.

Doug Hibbs, the former terminal manager at Groendyke Transport in Liberal, Kansas, said he is opposed to his workforce unionizing, using a ‘70s-era union-busting tactic to ensure their privatization.

“I have no use for a union,” Hibbs said. “I’ve made the statement that if anybody ever wanted to put a union out here in my facility, every piece of equipment I own would be on sale, and we would shut down.”

Hibbs said his distaste of unions does not come from a place of malice or lack of empathy for workers. Many of Hibbs’ employees, such as retired trucker Eldon McIntyre, are adamant in their support of Hibbs’s employment practices.

McIntyre, a former union trucker at Complete Auto Transit in Detroit, said his experience working for Hibbs was like that of union work.

“Working for Doug Hibbs, the benefits were about the same as Detroit,” McIntyre said. “The only difference was the safety aspect of it and the pay. Other than that, there was not a whole lot of difference between union and nonunion.”

Hibbs’ anti-union stance is reflective of the politics of decades past, and those politics have hindered the power of unions greatly.

But despite decades of dilution, unions remain highly impactful in the lives of their members, offering increased pay and a myriad of benefits for those willing to pay a small monthly price.

Union ironworker Jake Gronquist is a current union beneficiary, and he said union membership is an overwhelmingly positive force in his life.

“My union dues are $32 a month,” Gronquist said. “I just left this job in California two weeks ago, and I had been out there since the end of February. I was paid $160,000 in the time frame. That seems pretty good for about $400 out of my pocket a year. And we have all of our retirement security, pensions, health, dental, vision, insurance. We got all sorts of stuff in it.”

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How Owens’ emergence was years in the making Rashod Owens had a breakout season in 2023 after staying patient and waiting for an opportunity at OSU.

Parker Gerl Staff Reporter

“Every week of a football game, I would call him,” Christina said. “I would tell him, ‘Whenever you step onto that field, you need to show them who you are, because they obviously don’t know yet…’ I would tell him that anyDuring and after Rashod Owens’ time I talked to him before a football breakout season, he always credited one game. You know, this is your time to reason he succeeded in 2023: convershine, whether he got to play or not. You sations in prior years with family and get out there and show them who you are close friends. and leave your name on that field.”

Having caught just 25 balls Aside from Owens’ talks with through his first three years, the Oklathose close to him, there are two addihoma State receiver wasn’t getting the tional pieces to the puzzle as to why he playing time he wanted. While serving emerged so quickly after waiting it out as a reserve during those years, Owens for three years. had many discussions with his family No matter the circumstance, he alabout staying patient until he got an op- ways maintained a positive attitude and portunity. did whatever he was asked to do.

“It was hard, and it was rough for Owens’ high school coach, Matt me,” Owens said. “I had many talks with Carroll, would check in on his former my family and my teammates and every- player. And despite ranking with the thing because I didn’t really know what twos or threes on the depth chart, Owto do, but everybody kept telling me just ens’ vibe remained sky-high. trust it and wait and my shot is coming.”

“I hoped he wasn’t getting disFast forward to this season, Owens couraged,” Carroll said. “(I would ask), did get his shot and posted 63 receptions ‘How’s it going?’ And he’d say, ‘Oh, for 895 yards and five touchdowns. He coach, it’s going good. I think I’m going finished as OSU’s second-leading receiv- to third string now,’ and it was just posier, making the most of an increased role tive. I’m thinking, ‘Wow, OK, you might as soon as it came his way. not play, but (you’re) still so positive.’”

Back when Owens wasn’t getting And then there’s Owens’ consistent his desired play time, though, his distrait of always doing what he’s asked to cussions with family — ones that often do. It helped him find success through delivered the same message — included youth sports, high school and ultimately once-a-week chats with his mother, college.

Christina.

Anytime OSU offensive coordina-

tor Kasey Dunn asked Owens to add or shed weight to play different positions, Owens did it. Instead of refusing, not doing it to the fullest or even transferring, he did it.

“If I said, ‘Hey man, I need you to gain 25 pounds,’ he gains 25 pounds and starts hitting people in the box,” Dunn said. “This year, ‘Hey, I need you to lose 25 pounds.’ He lost 25 pounds and became a perimeter receiver again. So, he has been the ultimate Cowboy for us and in doing whatever it takes and the grit and the grind and all that stuff.”

Carroll saw it, too, during Owens’ senior year at Roosevelt High School.

When he asked Owens to play running back, Owens did it with no doubts or hesitation, regardless of being a highlevel receiver prospect.

“When we didn’t have a running back − one of that caliber − I remember calling him into my office and telling him we know what you can do at receiver, but we need to get the ball into your hands a lot,” Carroll said. “And the only thing out of his mouth ever was, ‘Whatever you need, coach. Yes sir, whatever you need.’”

His mother, of course, has seen the same thing throughout his entire life.

“Always. He has always been that way,” Christina said. “It doesn’t matter if they told him he was gonna be the goalie if he was playing soccer, he’s gonna do it and he’s gonna do his darndest to be the best goalie that you’ve ever

seen.”

There were many moments from Owens’ breakout season to remember.

Whether it was torching No. 23 Kansas and No. 9 Oklahoma or posting 10 catches for 164 yards and two scores en route to a Texas Bowl MVP, Owens put forth a season to remember when considering how quickly he burst onto the scene.

Now, when Owens’ family takes it all in, looking back at where he was not too long ago to where he is now makes it that much sweeter.

“I loved to see that for him, because it’s been such a hard four years for him,” Christina said. “But he hung in there and showed the OSU people, the team (and) the fans the ability he had.

They gave him the opportunity, and he took it and ran with it.”

Looking ahead to 2024, Owens can return to OSU for a fifth year and has hinted at doing so in the way he talks about next year’s team. Although he’s yet to make an official announcement, there’s a good shot Owens enters next season as a top target in the Cowboys’ offense.

“I think he’s gonna have a phenomenal, phenomenal fifth year on that field,” Christina said. “I’m excited about this season. It’s gonna be another chance for him to shine.” sports.ed@ocolly.com

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sports Quick start leads Cowboys past Chicago State in final game before Big 12 play Davis Cordova Staff Reporter

Javon Small stole the ball by leaping in the air and passing it to Brandon Garrison.

Garrison passed it to the streaking Eric Dailey Jr., who then threw up a lob to Quion Williams.

Williams caught the ball with one hand and slammed it in.

The sequence highlighted a fast start for the Cowboys, which allowed OSU to have a comfortable lead all game in its 72-53 win over Chicago State on Wednesday night in GallagherIba Arena.

OSU (8-5) began the game on a 24-6 run that extended into the first nine minutes. The Cougars went on a more than fiveminute stretch without a point, while the Cowboys found it hard to miss. In the first five minutes, three different Cowboys drained a 3-pointer, and OSU shot 6 for 7 from the field.

Williams blossoming into top defender Williams with the dunk, also scored a 3-pointer to kickstart OSU’s offense and held Chicago State’s best player to single-digit points.

Williams finished with seven points and five rebounds but was the main defender on CSU’s leader in points per game (18.8) Wesley Cardet Jr., who scored just five points on Wednesday.

Williams is one of, if not the best defender for the Cowboys this season and will be a huge key heading into conference play.

Boynton said it’s not farfetched to call Williams the most important player on the team and that he’s developed well since last season.

“I mean there’s an argument to be made that he’s our most important player,” Boynton said. “Q is unique in that he can be a shutdown defender unlike many of the other guys at this point. There’s a lot to be said about a guy who takes pride in understanding that there’s great value there.

“We need it to continue because there’s going to be somebody like that on every team we play moving forward.”

Dailey Jr. ready for Big 12 The win signifies the end of nonconference play and the beginning of the 18-game, Big 12 gauntlet the Cowboys will play until March, with No. 18 Baylor visiting Stillwater on Saturday.

The Cowboys’ roster is full of players who haven’t played in the Big 12. One of OSU’s key players is excited to start conference play.

Dailey, a freshman who scored 12 points and grabbed nine rebounds, said the conference’s tough play is one of the reasons he’s a Cowboy.

“It’s my turn to play in it, so I’m ready,” Dailey said. “I came here to play Big 12 basketball.

Definitely not scared, that’s what we signed up for.” sports.ed@ocolly.com

Payton Little The Cowboys started off on a 24-6 run and beat Chicago State, 72-53, to round out conference play.

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Ethan Scott Sure, the college football season is just now ending, but it’s never too early to look ahead. Here are some predictions in the Big 12 heading into 2024.

Way too early 2024 Big 12 football predictions Gabriel Trevino Staff Reporter

Big 12 football begins in late August, and while the transfer portal is beginning to slow, O’Colly Sports writers compiled a list of way-too early Big 12 predictions with 16 (!) teams in the conference.

Gabriel Trevino’s power rankings: 1. Utah 2. Arizona 3. Oklahoma State 4. Iowa State 5. Kansas 6. Colorado 7. West Virginia

8. Kansas State 9. Texas Tech 10. UCF 11. TCU 12. BYU 13. Baylor 14. Arizona State Utah was an easy choice. The Utes’ defense was top 10 in a number of categories, but its offense was abysmal.

However, they’ll be returning one of the best quarterback in the country — Cam Rising, who recovered from a torn ACL a year ago. That’ll fix the offense.

Arizona was another easy choice at No. 2. While some offensive production is expected to decline with some of the Wildcats’ players going to the NFL, but moral in Tuscon with coach Jedd Fisch and quarterback Noah Fifita.

Oklahoma State may be the favorite to win the Big 12 when the

media votes on the actual preseason poll in July. The Cowboys have the Doak Walker Award winner returning with a number of skill players across the offense and defense.

Trevino’s player of the year: Rocco Becht, Iowa State QB Let’s get funky. Get out of here, Sheduer Sanders. See ya, Travis Hunter.

Rising? Never heard of him. Oh, this is the year Jalon Daniels is healthy? These guys got nothin’ on Rocco Becht.

Becht shouldn’t have started this year, yet put together one of the better season’s from a Big 12 quarterback.

As a true freshman, he started the season after quarterback Hunter Dekkers was involved in the Iowa and Iowa State football gambling investigations.

In 13 games (one less than Bowman) here are his stats on the season

(rank in conference): Stats Passing yards: 3,120 Passing TDs: 23 INTs: 8 Comp. %: 63% Efficiency: 150.7 Rank in conference 4th 3rd T-5th T- 4th 4th With an offseason where he knows he’s the starter instead of learning on the fly, he may be one of the biggest risers in the country.

The Cyclones were in the race to appear in the Big 12 championship game ‘til they ran into Texas, and the season ended with a Liberty Bowl loss to Memphis, but don’t count out Becht. sports.ed@ocolly.com

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Continued from 1 Oklahoma, particularly in its remote rural towns, is grappling with a critical shortage of mental health resources, creating a formidable barrier to the well-being of its youth. The scarcity of mental health professionals in these areas compounds the challenges children and adolescents face, leaving them with limited access to essential support systems.

With one counselor for every 421 students in the state, the demand for mental health services far outweighs the available resources.

The overwhelming ratio underscores the pressing need for more counselors and therapists. It hampers the ability of existing professionals

to provide personalized attention and timely interventions.

This shortage is acutely felt in rural communities where geographical isolation and limited infrastructure exacerbate the difficulties young individuals in need of mental health assistance face.

The challenges of limited access to mental health services, including counseling and therapy, contribute significantly to the reliance on substances as a coping mechanism. With sparse mental health infrastructure, individuals facing various stressors, from economic uncertainties to social isolation, may turn to substances as a means of escape or self-medication.

With no professional help, children and teens, and even adults, have a smaller chance of realizing that they need help from a professional. They can brush it off while it potentially gets worse because there is no help around them or it is not affordable.

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Recognizing and acknowledging a mental illness is crucial for several reasons.

First, self-awareness serves as the foundational step toward seeking help and initiating the healing process. Understanding that one is struggling with a mental health issue empowers individuals to break the stigma associated with mental disorders, fostering an environment of openness and acceptance.

Second, early identification allows for timely intervention, preventing the escalation of mental health challenges into more severe conditions.

Third, acknowledging a mental illness reduces self-blame and encourages individuals to prioritize self-care, fostering a mindset conducive to recovery.

Lastly, embracing the reality of a mental health condition is essential for building a support network, as seeking assistance from friends, family or professionals becomes more accessible

when individuals recognize and communicate their struggles.

Another huge issue America, as a whole, deals with is ridiculous costs of medical care.

In the United States, the rising costs of medical insurance places a heavy burden on individuals and families, often forcing them to make difficult choices between healthcare and other necessities. High out-of-pocket expenses, including copayments, deductibles and uncovered medical services, can lead to substantial financial distress causing a never-ending cycle.

If mental health was treated seriously here in America, I believe we would solve a lot around the world.

From gun violence to school shootings to hatred to racism to discrimination to financial stress, the list goes on.

We can and need to do better in Oklahoma and around the world. news.ed@ocolly.com

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Continued from 1 A compilation of over 60 sheets of data comparing union and non-union

weekly earnings by industry from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that benefits aside, the pay difference alone is enough to warrant union membership.

Of the 32 industries examined, 23 were found to pay unionized workers higher wages, including each of the respective industries of Mott-Wright, McIntyre, Hibbs and Gronquist.

Additional data from the Current Population Survey shows the same trend is present across the American workforce as a whole.

Although Hibbs does not support unions, he said he recognizes that employees need to be heard and taken care of.

“You know, there would have

never been unions in the first place if the management had taken care of their employees properly,” Hibbs said. “But when they didn’t, and they didn’t communicate with their employees, and they weren’t fair with their employees, the employees decided that they had to do something to get some power.” news.ed@ocolly.com

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news ‘My Life with the Walter Boys’ brings heartwarming, coming-of-age novel to life Kennedy Thomason News & Lifestyle Editor

Review This article contains spoilers.

Hyper-metro city girl Jackie Howard didn’t expect to end up living on a Colorado ranch.

“My Life with the Walter Boys” follows Jackie (Nikki Rodriguez), as she navigates a new life. After her mom, dad and little sister are killed in a car accident, Jackie is relocated from New York City to live with her mom’s best friend, Katherine Walter (Sarah Rafferty), and her family in Colorado.

Jackie struggles to adjust to small town life and navigate the social scene of her new high school. She also has to figure out how to live in the Walter household and share a bathroom with 10 other kids.

With only two other girls in the house, Katherine and her daughter Parker (Alix West Lefler), Jackie has to adjust to a male-dominated setting.

Although Jackie is not receptive at first, she eventually takes Parker under her wing, stepping back into her familiar older sister role.

One of the first shots the audience sees of Colorado is the Walter family’s ranch. Seeing the old country house with a big porch immediately reminded me of “Cheaper by the Dozen.”

The similarities continue from there, as Jackie arrives and is greeted by the chaos of 10 kids and a dog running free rein in and outside of the house.

With toys and kids everywhere, it is clear Jackie feels out of place from her normal New York City digs. When she arrives to school for her first day in the Walter family “school bus,” a beat up car, she sticks out. From her city-slicker clothes and clean-girl aesthetic to her advanced classes, Jackie is plunged into yet another new environment.

However, the Walter boys to do not abandon her. Instead, they treat her as their own and help her throughout the day to find classes and navigate the lunch scene.

Slowly, Jackie adjusts to her new life in Colorado and becomes more comfortable with the Walters as they continue to welcome her. She becomes particularly close with brothers Cole (Noah LaLonde) and Alex (Ashby Gentry).

A love triangle is born.

As the episodes progress, Cole and Alex fight each other for Jackie. Cole cashes his popular status in, along with some grand gestures to draw Jackie in. Alex uses his introverted

Courtesy of IMDb “My Life with the Walter Boys” is a coming-of-age series that follows Jackie Howard (Nikki Rodriguez) as she adjusts to life in Colorado.

charm and farm-boy looks to win Jackie over.

Jackie begins dating Alex, but continues to have complicated feelings and interactions with Cole.

The series ends on a cliffhanger, with Jackie on a flight back to New York with her uncle after a secret kiss with Cole.

This heartwarming com-

ing-of-age series drew me in from the first episode and kept me hooked. Watching Jackie and the Walters handle intense pressures and emotions from the community and each other feels like a coming-of-age novel brought to life.

That’s probably because the series is based on the book, “My Life with the Walter Boys”

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Although I have not read the book, I could feel its influence through the screen as the characters interacted in almost cheesy moments that you find in a typical coming-of-age romance.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the series, demonstrated through the fact that I binged the 10-episode series in three days.

Even though the audience will have to wait, Netflix renewed the show for a second season.

Although a release date has not been set, you can bet I will be tuning in for another dramatic season to watch the love triangle play out. news.ed@ocolly.com

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Nancy Black Tribune Content Agency Linda Black Horoscopes Today’s Birthday (01/05/24). Benefits flow through your heart this year. Grow strong foundations with steady communication. One professional door closes and another opens this spring, motivating summertime domestic fun with family. Shift communication strategies this autumn, before winter triumphs light up your career. Love is your guiding light.

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 — Disciplined teamwork can realize family financial dreams. What seems like bad news could actually reveal silver linings. Strengthen foundational elements. Build your own stairs.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 7 — Pull together to meet common objectives. Two heads are better than one.

Shared support makes a difficult task easy. Old assumptions get challenged.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 9 — Prepare for a quicker pace. Make sure your gear’s ready. Realize physical dreams with disciplined action. Take advantage of unusual conditions. Wear your power suit.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is an 8 — Dreamy romance entices, despite unforeseen changes. Keep an open mind. Try something new. Follow your heart for something you’ve always wanted. Enjoy the process.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7 — Gain strength from the past. Get help from a strong partner. The gentle approach works best at home. Sunlight disinfects. Clean and ventilate.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 9 — You may learn more than you wanted to know. News that seems bad may have hidden benefits. Look for silver linings. Get creative.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 9 — Focus on making money, despite unforeseen circumstances. Get expert support when needed. Seek and discover valuable efficiencies. Try new tricks and methods. Energize advances.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — An opportunity may require quick action. Consider the consequences and exercise good judgment. Make good choices. You’re realizing a personal dream.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7 — Savor peaceful privacy. Hide away to get productive behind closed doors. Review plans to adapt around unexpected conditions.

Find alternative options. Consider possibilities.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Confer with allies. Teamwork can resolve a situation that appears challenging but may actually be an opportunity. One good friend leads to another.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8 — A professional challenge has your focus. Watch for hidden opportunities.

Coordinate practical priorities. A dreamy outcome is within the realm of possibility. Advance strategically.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 9 — Get adventurous. Dreamy destinations tempt. Prepare carefully to advance around unforeseen obstacles. Disciplined action can lead to exciting discoveries. Plot carefully. Consider unusual options.

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32 Around-the-world jaunts 33 Classic game console, for short 35 Thicket 36 Tristan’s beloved 37 Pos. for Lisa Leslie 42 “You’re embarrassing me!”

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43 Met expectations?

45 Leave 46 Flight unit 47 Wetsuit material 48 Quirkily creative 49 Auto pioneer 53 “!!!”

56 “Consider This” co-host Shapiro 57 Brewpub cask 58 OAK alternative

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Solution to Thursday’s puzzle

Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9.

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