The O'Colly, Monday, April 8, 2024

Monday, April 8, 2024

Painting change

OSU organizations unite to combat sexual violence

tion dedicated to fighting period poverty by providing menstrual education and access to essential resources within the campus and local community, let their artwork speak for itself.

Psychiatrist joins UHS to treat student mental health and addiction issues

Starting college, moving away from home, and feeling alone are common stressors for students. Regardless of pre-existing diagnoses, these factors can trigger mental health crises or substance abuse problems among students.

Oklahoma State University recently welcomed Dr. Kaelyn Lu, the campus’s first psychiatrist specializing in mental health and addiction issues, to assist students. “Dr. Lu has experience working with children, adolescent and adult populations,” said Dr. Sara Coffey, OSU Center for Health Sciences Depart-

ment of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences interim chair. “She has worked with several students on the Stillwater campus through our virtual service with OSU and she looks forward to seeing patients in person on campus at the University Health Services Center.”

During her residency, Lu worked with the National Center for Wellness & Recovery, obtaining addiction psychiatry and medicine training, which enhanced her expertise and provided valuable guidance.

“In addition to her work alongside the amazing clinical teams at the University Health Services Center; Dr. Lu will be working alongside the athletics department to support the behavioral health needs of our amazing studentathletes,” Coffey said.

Lu offers mental health services to students three days a week in person at UHS and Gallagher-Iba Arena, and two days a week virtually.

“While there is less stigma surrounding seeking mental health help with this current generation of students, college is such a high paced and high-pressured environment that can be stressful and triggering,” Lu said. “Mental health and self-care are usually the first things that take a hit. It’s great that students are a lot more open to seeking help for either existing issues or maybe things that are coming up for the first time. There are a tons of ways people can get connected to mental health resources on campus and especially at UHS.”

OSU student organizations are joining 1 is 2 Many to come together to combat sexual violence through art and unity.

“We are trying to do things that will show a visual representation to campus that OSU does not stand for sexual violence, and we have people who are actively against sexual violence,” 1 is 2 Many Coordinator Claire Leffingwell said.

On Wednesday, 1 is 2 Many held its annual banner-making event, inviting various organizations to spread awareness through the designs they painted on their banners. With hopes to combine creativity and activism for Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Leffingwell was excited to see that each organization added a “spin” related to them. “We did this event for the first time last year and had about 21 organizations,” Leffingwell said. “This year, we had 28 sign up, as well as a lot of different organizations.” With a diverse array of clubs comes unique phrases like, “Consent Isn’t Rocket Science” by the Society of Physics Students. Dedicated event attendees stayed well after the event to finish and took the design reigns into their own hands. Groups such as the Red Pantry Committee, an organiza-

“We work with the director of 1 is 2 Many a lot,” said Cassidy Wisneski, director of the Red Pantry Committee. “We have an overlap of people that may be interested in our club and those it’d help. We’re always trying to figure out how to connect and collaborate with them.”

Along with awareness comes fostering a comfortable space for victims to speak out. Cassidy said the “no means no” message is important and affects more individuals than we’re aware of.

“Here on campus, I personally know a ton of girls and people this applies to, whether it’s something they’ve experienced inside of college or outside,” Wisneski said.

“It’s something super crucial for us to raise awareness about and make people feel comfortable, share their stories and know they’re not alone.”

Each organization had a theme of its own, from styles to color. The American Sign Language Club incorporated more languages into its banner alongside ASL.

“Our poster has ‘no’ in all languages on it, with ‘no’ in ASL at the top and in other languages around it,” ASL Club Secretary Alex Bushman said. “Just to emphasize that English isn’t the only way that no can be translated into.”

Library hosts music department’s finest in Noon Concert

Soft piano notes filled the air Thursday at Edmond Low Library, along with whimsical flute notes resembling sounds of nature. Oklahoma State’s music department hosted the first of two April concerts in its monthly Noon Concert Series in front of about 30 people, displaying the talents of its pianists and flute ensemble. The concert was in the Peggy V. Helmerich Browsing Room in the Library, and entry was free for anybody who wanted to attend.

“I love that it showcases all the talent that we have. . . for the students, it’s not as intimidating and formal as a lot of other concerts they have to play,” said Lanette Compton, director of the series. The first half of the concert was designated for five pianists: Eva Cole, Ruotong Zhang, Alayna Hill, Eli Jim and Yeongju Choi. The students have been under the tutelage of Professor Thomas Lanners for at least the last two semesters. Lanners said he feels pride watching his students perform. “We have two sons, and it’s kind of similar in a way because you’re not re -

ally their parent, of course, but on the other hand, you have a very strong mentoring relationship because through their whole degree, let’s say with undergrads for four years, you meet with them privately for an hour each week throughout their entire degrees, and you really mentor them every step of the way through the degree,” Lanners said. The piano set began with Eva Cole performing a prelude written by Sergei Rachmaninoff, the first of two Rachmaninoff pieces in the set. Ruotong Zhang performed next, dropping jaws with her renditions of Beethoven’s “Allegretto” and “Presto” consecutively.

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Eva Cole began the piano set with a prelude written by Sergei Rachmaninoff.

Maya Banks Student organizations created banners that will hang in the Student Union.

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OSU’s Wright discusses his question to Lutz, Boynton’s firing

And when he said that, we were like, ‘OK, we don’t know what Mr. (Chad) Weiberg (the athletic director) and the OSU family were planning on doing,” Wright said.

Not everyone wanted to wait it out.

John-Michael Wright raised his hand. If nobody was going to ask anything, why not him?

At Steve Lutz’s introductory press conference on Thursday, after he was publicly named the 21st men’s basketball coach in Oklahoma State history, questions were taken in front of donors, fans and players.

Three questions came from the media, who knew it would have an opportunity to talk with Lutz afterward, so there wasn’t a sense of urgency to fire away. Wright saw this and raised his hand, asking for the microphone. All eyes — including Lutz’s — shifted from one half of the room to the other, all focused on Wright.

“I was like, let me just ask this question and see what he feels or how he would handle a certain situation,” Wright told The O’Colly. “So I just rose my hand and asked it.”

But before we get there, let’s rewind.

Wright and all the players heard the disgruntled fans all season.

Social media comments and heckler interactions were frequent, as many Cowboys fans were calling for former OSU coach Mike Boynton to be fired after seven seasons with the program. The players couldn’t block out all the noise — it was everywhere — but they wanted to put a run together and rally behind Boynton to be certain he’d be there for at least another season.

“It was always speculation, nothing really certain. But on that last game, in the locker room, (Boynton) told us he loved us, and he said he don’t know what the future holds.

“Everybody was on their toes.”

Two days after OSU lost to UCF in the Big 12 Tournament, Boynton was fired. Wright was shocked. He didn’t think it would really happen.

It wasn’t just Wright who was shocked, as The O’Colly spoke with another player on the day of Boynton’s firing, and he, too, was shocked. The O’Colly also learned that day that the idea of the transfer portal itself was brought up after the team’s meeting with Weiberg. Players weren’t saying they were going to enter, but it was brought up. Quickly. Wright can relate. He transferred from High Point University after three seasons amid a coaching change. Tubby Smith, who was a primary reason for Wright’s commitment to HPU, stepped down after his junior season. He knows the feeling of uncertainty that the absence of a head coach brings. So he gave some advice to those who were uncertain.

“All the guys that I spoke to who have the potential of leaving, I told them all of them to wait it out and see who the new coach is, and let him plead his case first. Because regardless whether your coach gets fired and you’re in the portal, you’re getting a new coach anyway,” Wright said.

“So if you’re already established in one area, you might as well see who the new coach is, what his background is, see what he feels about you, maybe work out a little bit, so that now you both have an understanding of who each other are, and you have an easier way of navigating whether you want to leave or not.”

Some, like Brandon Garrison, Eric Dailey Jr. and Quion Williams, decided to enter the portal and see what’s out there. Wright understands, citing how the portal closes on May 1 and that waiting for a coach to be named isn’t easy. Others were patient, which Weiberg and Wright requested.

After 18 days, OSU announced the hiring of Lutz, naming the former Western Kentucky coach as the man they hope can revive the program.

Wright, among other players, met with Lutz on Wednesday. Wright’s interaction with Lutz was briefer than others’ — Wright is out of eligibility and cannot play under Lutz. However, the new coach invited Wright to the workouts he was holding with the team.

On Thursday, Lutz got to meet with more people at Gallagher-Iba Arena, as he spoke in front of a few hundred or so people, discussing his upbringing and coaching philosophies.

After taking three questions from the media, Lutz continued to look to his right, locking eyes on the media section. But when he saw everyone’s attention turn to his left, he followed — which is when he saw Wright’s hand.

“Yeah, c’mon. He’s good,” Lutz said to an OSU communications representative while pointing at Wright with a smile and a nod of reassurance, telling the representative to give Wright the microphone.

Wright didn’t plan on asking anything. This wasn’t some grand idea he had thought about; it just happened.

“When I was listening to the question that the reports were asking him, I just felt like a question about how the players feel was missing,” he said.

“...They were asking how he plays and what type of offense he does, which is all cool. But players have to fit that offense. I was like, OK, we have

players who can play fast; we got players who shoot, but he may not like everybody. I was like, let me just ask this question and see what he feels or how he would handle a certain situation. So I just rose my hand and asked.”

So Wright got the microphone and spoke like a professional, addressing himself as “John-Michael Wright, grad student,” for his name and affiliation, and said, “Obviously, I don’t have another year, so I’ll be leaving, but I know you spoke about the guys who said they wanted to return. Those guys who are open to return — if they do decide to stay and you guys get into the workouts and you see they don’t kinda fit your play style or their game just doesn’t fit the kind of coaching style you want to play, will you be honest with them and tell them, ‘Aye, I don’t think this is the place for you to be,’ or will you let it slide through and when the season comes they just sit the bench?”

Far from a softball question from Wright. “Best question we’ve had all day, guys,” Lutz said with a smile that was met with applause.

Wright asked because he was looking out for his guys. He knows how a coaching change can alter a player’s career, good or bad. “I know we had a lot of young guys last year who are trying to return, and they never really experienced this,” Wright said. “And I’ve experienced coaching changes. And I know certain coaches come in and they want to play different styles, and they may not like a certain player, so I wanted it to be out there for everybody that (if the players were to say), ‘OK, coach, if I decide to say and you don’t like my game, will you tell me before May 1 so I can get in the portal or will it be like, beat around the bush, wait a couple of weeks, and then I’ll make my decision?’

And that’s really what I wanted to get clear for the guys. You know, so they had a clear understanding of, OK, this is what he said in front of everybody, so when I have this meeting (with Lutz), it should be honest.”

No, this honesty wasn’t missing from the program. Wright said Boynton never promised him anything he didn’t get. He kept it real with the players, always. When Wright’s minutes diminished toward the end of nonconference play and into Big 12 games, Boynton told him why he wasn’t getting more minutes and what he needed to do to fix it.

“That is why I respect (Boynton) the way I do,” Wright said.

He wants that same transparency under the new coach.

And Lutz promised it when he answered Wright’s question, citing a conversation that the coach and freshman forward Justin McBride had that morning. Lutz said he’s “honest to a fault,” and he will tell any player what his role will be.

The act was out-of-theordinary, yes; a player asking a serious question to a coach in a press conference is unfamiliar territory. However, it wasn’t out-of-the-ordinary for Wright, whose leadership in his twoyear career at OSU was indisputable.

Wright wants to play basketball for as long as he can, capitalizing on the fact that his legs are “still young and healthy.” But he’s open about his desire to coach, and though he hopes it happens down the line, he knows he wants to end up coaching.

He wants to be the honest figure that he’s asking Lutz to be. The honest figure that coaches who molded him — Boynton and Smith — were.

“I have a real passion for children, and I like seeing people develop… When I’m done playing, I can see myself being a coach,” Wright said.

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John-Michael Wright (white shirt) at Steve Lutz’s introductory press conference, where he asked a question to the new coach.

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LaSalle’s 7th inning home run clinches Bedlam series win for OSU

Donovan LaSalle wanted to soak in the moment as long as possible.

Moments after LaSalle, a freshman for Oklahoma State, connected with a hanging slider from Oklahoma pitcher James Hitt, he watched it sail through the Stillwater sky. He felt the ball hit the sweet spot of his bat but was skeptical regarding its home run potential.

“Thought it was a pop fly at first, I didn’t think I hit it that good,” LaSalle said.

But it kept sailing. Eventually, it cleared the batter’s eye in center field of O’Brate Stadium, cementing a three-run, go-ahead home run in the bottom of the seventh to give OSU a lead it wouldn’t relinquish.

The majority of the 6,645 fans present for Sunday’s Bedlam Baseball series finale, an eventual 9-5 series-clinching win for OSU, erupted with delirious elation.

“I really just blacked out for a second,” LaSalle said. “It’s pure joy, really. Just seeing all the smiles, high-fives, I mean, there’s nothing else you could ask for. There’s no better moment. It was a great time for my first home run, and I’m happy it came in that moment.”

Once he crossed home plate, LaSalle was greeted by his teammates near the third base line. By then, LaSalle, who had just two hits heading into the weekend, had already etched his name in Bedlam history.

“He has really good karma,” OSU coach Josh Holliday said. “He is just such a positive kid. The team reacted to his home run. It was an unbelievable reaction. Not only because (the home run) was for the team, but because he did it. And they had been watching him fight his way back.”

But for the majority of the season, such a spotlight moment for LaSalle appeared to be rather dim. LaSalle earned a spot in OSU’s lineup two weeks into the season. A culmination of raw talent, hard work and a “rather high” baseball I.Q., according to Holliday. However, shortly after, the unideal happened.

During the Cowboys’ Week 2 outing at the Kubota College Baseball series in Arlington, LaSalle was hit by a pitch in his lefty hand. X-Rays showed a broken hand, sidelining him for six weeks.

“I haven’t really broken a bone since I was a little kid,” LaSalle said. “But I mean, I did everything I could in the dugout. Keep the spirits up. Always stay positive. There’s no reason to be negative. Just be a positive spirit in the dugout, really.”

However, Sunday proved LaSalle’s value in OSU’s lineup. His smooth swing and

impressive hand tools already made him a unique product for Holliday and Co.

But such an extensive hiatus where one is deprived of reps and the speed of live pitches at the D-I level can alter a young player’s basic tools as a hitter. Holliday knows that. Still, he pranced on the opportunity to insert LaSalle into his lineup ahead of Friday’s series opener. Why?

“I felt really good about having him in there,” Holliday said. “I think that his internal self-talk is really positive. He believes he can deliver. And he’s not afraid to take a shot and be great. So, yeah, I do believe in (LaSalle).”

The Cowboys (21-11, 7-5 Big 12) drew first blood in the bottom of the second when LaSalle scored on a passed ball thrown by OU pitcher Grant Stevens. The Sooners (17-14, 8-4 Big 12) evened the score at 1 in the top of the third, courtesy of a solo home run from right fielder Bryce Madron, before OSU answered with a home run in the bottom half of the inning. But disaster soon struck for OSU. The Sooners plated

three runs in the top of the fifth to take a 4-2 lead. Righty Brendan Girton relieved Stevens in the bottom half of the inning, throwing 2 1/3 quality innings for OU, stranding two Cowboys in scoring position with a deceiving power slider.

Then came the seventh. With one out and runners on first and second, OU coach Skip Johnson called for lefty James Hitt to face left-hander Nolan Schubart of OSU, a matchup that appeared given Hitt’s recent struggles on the mound – he had surrendered six home runs and 11 earned runs through nine innings pitched over his past four outings. Still, Johnson confided within the analytical side of his move.

“The matchup tells you to (throw Hitt),” Johnson said. “The OPS (on base percentage plus slugging), the batting average against him, all of that tells you to bring him in there.

“But (also) we’re matching lefty-lefty.” Johnson said the analytics projected an unlikely scenario where Schubart reached base.

Instead, Hitt walked Schubart which, “created chaos.” Freshman second baseman Avery

Ortiz singled through the 4-3 gap on the ensuing at-bat to put runners on the corners.

Then, LaSalle’s moment arrived.

Admittedly, he had to take a moment to ease his nerves and embrace the moment. Seldom do freshmen prospects earn opportunities to contribute in such high-octane moments of a ballgame. However, as Holliday explained, LaSalle is an atypical freshman.

That notion was on display during LaSalle’s at-bat, one that made him a beloved figure of OSU Baseball less than two month into his college baseball career. LaSalle, who finished the day with two hits, showed aggression, swinging at the first pitch delivered by Hitt. And it paid off, via a three-run homer, the first of LaSalle’s amateur career.

“Great moment for him,” Holliday said. “Very proud of him.”

The Cowboys walked in two more runs in the bottom of the seventh, concluding a sixrun frame to finalize the series win.

Holliday often attempts

to make every game and series appear to hold the same value and level of importance to he and his ballclub. But on Sunday, he didn’t hold back.

The Cowboys won the final Big 12 Bedlam baseball conference series. Bragging rights are now in the back pockets or OSU fans. And for Holliday, it was all the more special given the newfound hero who stepped up cemented himself into the history of one of college baseball’s biggest rivalries.

Thanks to LaSalle, OSU got the last laugh against OU as conference foes.

“I don’t ever shy away from talking about these types of games, having a deeper lever of emotional magic to them,” Holliday said. “If these games feel like just another game to you, then you weren’t raised here, or you didn’t go to school here.

“It was a good series. But yeah, I think these (Bedlam) games carry a different level of juice to them. At least, for me they do.”

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OSU defeated OU, 9-5, on Sunday to earn the Bedlam series win.

Daniel Allen Staff Reporter

3 takeaways

OSU sweeps Houston, wins fifth Big 12 series

Here are three takeaways from the weekend.

Oklahoma State brought the brooms out on a conference opponent for the second time this season.

The No. 6 Cowgirls (33-6, 12-3 Big 12) traveled to Houston (22-17, 3-12) for their third conference road series and swept a hot Cougars offense. OSU scored 24 combined runs and picked up its fifth Big 12 series win.

Poullard continues hot stretch, steps in for Edwards Jilyen Poullard jumped up and down and fist pumped her way around the bases on Friday and Saturday, celebrating her two best at-bats from the weekend.

The Cowgirls utility player, who primarily plays in center field, has been in and out of the lineup as OSU coach Kenny Gajewski is giving multiple candidates an opportunity to play and take the outfield spots that are still up for grabs.

Coming off a game-winning home run against North Texas on Wednesday night, Poullard continued her strong play across three starts in Houston. Poullard started at center in the opener and went yard. Midway through Game 2, she moved to third base for an injured Tallen Edwards, playing the rest of the series on the corner. Poullard rounded out the weekend with three hits, two home runs, three RBI and four runs.

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OSU catcher Caroline Wang hitting it over their heads.

Wang was the series star at Cougar Softball Stadium, posting seven hits, four home runs and 10 RBI in three games. Her efforts against Houston put her at 15 homers on the year, which stands second all-time in program history for home runs by a catcher in a season.

In the series finale, Wang went yard twice and posted a career-high seven RBI.

Kilfoyl, Rosenberry hold down Cougars Heading into the series, Houston’s offense tallied 21

more runs than the Cowgirls did across their last three games.

The Cougars’ next threegame output shrank by 18, as Lexi Kilfoyl, the reigning National Pitcher of the Week, started two games and limited Houston to a combined three runs. Kilfoyl pitched 11 innings and posted eight strikeouts.

Ivy Rosenberry appeared in seven innings across Saturday and Sunday and pitched seven innings. She held Houston scoreless, struck out six and gave up three hits.

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The Cowgirl softball team went to Houston this weekend and earned a conference sweep for the second time this season.

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Staff Reporter

Addiction . . .

Lu is currently only seeing students but hopes to expand to faculty in the future. Drawing from her own college experience, she knows the stress and excitement that comes with college and wants to leverage this understanding to support students.

“Setting the grounds for good mental health assistance and laying that groundwork at such a crucial time in their lives is when they’re students,” Lu said. “There’s so many long-term benefits and pros to that.”

The OSU-CHS campus fostered a positive, unified, family-oriented atmosphere, which attracted Lu to apply for residency programs, ultimately leading her to the OSU psychiatry program. In her new role, Lu aims to maintain the welcoming atmosphere at UHS.

“This current class of freshman, sophomore, juniors, etc, unfortunately spent a significant amount of their high school years during COVID,” Lu said. “These are such important developmental years for adolescents and the byproduct of that isolation is emerging right now in the form of substance use issues and uncontrolled depression and anxiety. It’s especially important for these individuals to know they have options for help.

“What drew me to work for OSU beyond residency is the way that this campus has responded to the current mental health crisis, especially under the leadership of Dr. Shrum, a fellow D.O. graduate. The Department of Wellness and the different counseling and psychology services are just a few examples of places that have worked tirelessly to improve and support campus mental health resources.”

Lu started her position at UHS in January and aims to assist patients in uncovering the underlying causes of their stress, depression, anxiety, or substance abuse, employing a comprehensive approach to address these issues.

“I hope to be another positive added resource for students,” Lu said. “Even though psychiatric medications are my specialty, I practice medicine in a very osteopathic way meaning that I consider an individual’s emotional, physical and social health when deciding the best treatment. I’m here to meet students where they are because every student is different. Everyone is going through their own battle, whether that’s just adjusting to the pace of campus life or just being away from home for the first time.”

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Dr. Kaelyn Lu helps students address mental health issues through her new role at UHS.

“Some

Change . . .

Reflecting on the silence victims often maintain to uphold peace, Avamarie emphasized the emotional burden victims carry and the critical need for support. Support can be more than a physical interaction. “In many cases, victims choose to remain silent to maintain peace,”

Blackmon said. “However, disturbing the peace of an attacker should be the last thing to worry about.

“I want to tell those affected that it will be okay, and that they have a force behind them, whether visible or not.”

As the event ended, Leffingwell set plans for banners, and students laid them out to dry. These banners will debut in the Student Union, serving as a reminder of the collective resolve to create a safer and more inclusive campus community.

1 is 2 Many will host more events

for Sexual Assault Awareness Month, such as ‘Denim Day’ on April 24 and its ‘What Were You Wearing?’ exhibit from April 23-26.

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“We know that a lot of sexual assaults are not reported for a number of reasons, but one of those reasons is that they’re afraid that they’re not going to be believed or taken seriously or accused of false reporting,” Leffingwell said. “We tell people that we believe them, and we don’t need to know all the facts to know that something happened to them.”

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The Black Student Association was one of the 28 student organizations that participated in banner painting.

Concert . . .

“I practice every day,” Jim said. “I used to be a lot better at it, but now I’m just super busy. Five hours a day is what

I strive for.”

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They performed a four song setlist consisting of pieces from Alexandra Molnar-Suhajda, Anže Rozman, Jonathan Cohen and Nicole Chamberlain.

This enticed the crowd, for it evoked applause and even some playful laughter, rounding out an entertaining setlist and concert.

Jim was visually emotional while performing the second Rachmaninoff piece of the afternoon.

Yeongju Choi closed out the pianist half of the concert with beautiful renditions of “Clair de lune” and “Passapied” by Claude Debussy. For half of the show, the flute ensemble had the crowd in awe, for they used the concert as an opportunity to debut new songs they were working on for a showcase this weekend.

The final song they played was “Breaking Glass” by Nicole Chamberlain, a song written for those who have struggled to break through the metaphorical glass ceiling because of discrimination. It was a unique piece, as it involved feet stomping and natural mouth sounds or whistles used to imitate wind.

The next show for the Noon Concert Series is April 11 in the Peggy V. Helmerich Browsing Room of Edmon Low Library, where OSU’s double reed ensembles will take the stage.

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A TRIUMPHED END!

“For I am already being poured out as a drink offering , and the time of my departure Is at hand. I have fought a good fight. I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on that Day, and not to me only but to all who have loved His appearing.”. (2 Tim.4:6-8 NKJ)

Here is a man who has lived a life in serving the Lord Jesus and others. He is in a prison cell, expecting his execution at any time. According to history, Paul was beheaded at Rome.

In his last words to a young man and minister, Timothy; Paul was looking ahead to greater and lasting judgement that would come from Christ himself. A

well done to a good and faithful servant. We all can take encouragement from his life of service to the Lord and his vision of something much better that awaited him.

As Jesus neared the end of his life. He prayed:to God “I have glorified You on the earth. I have finished the work which you have given me to do. And now, O Father, glorify me...with the glory which I had with you before the world was.” (Jn.17:4-5 NKJ)

Brother and Sister in Christ: Let us set our goal for a triumphed ending by finishing the work God has called us to do. If it be large or small to our eyes;

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Freshman Eli Jim performed fourth, and he was masterful. Playing the keys since

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Payton Little

Ruotong Zhang performed Beethoven’s “Allegretto” and “Presto” during Thursday’s Noon Concert Series.

3 ways to start your running journey

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The hardest part of starting any run is lacing your tennis shoes up. You can gather your clothes, eat a pre-run snack and stretch, but it comes down to getting out the door.

Here are three tips to start running.

Start small

The best plan is to start your commitments small.

Don’t overwhelm yourself, and make a plan to run short distances during your first few weeks of training. Run 2-3 days a week, ranging 1-3 miles, depending on your fitness. Pick a route where you can run out and back, so you are able to gauge how long you want to run that day.

Pick supportive shoes Comfortable shoes make a significant difference for running.

Pick shoes that feel supportive, fit well across the bridge, heel and width of your foot. Some reliable brands include Brooks, Hoka, Rebok and New Balance.

Make sure to try on your running shoes before buying them. The worst case scenario is to buy a pair and have to return them after a few miles because they are uncomfortable.

Run fun routes

Starting to run is never easy, but nice scenery can make a difference.

Search for areas around town that have a set path and an enjoyable background. Boomer Lake and Lake McMurtry are both good options to enjoy nature while exercising.

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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

Monday, April 8

Monday Night Stillwater Public Schools Spring Fundraiser @ 6 - 9 p.m.

Location: Em Curators of Craft

Admission: 10% of Dinner sales will go to assigned Stillwater Public School

https://curatorsofcraft.co

Borracho Bingo @ 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Location: EM Curators of Craft

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

Littles On The Move @ 10 - 11 a.m.

Location: Stillwater Public Library

https://stillwaterok.gov/506/Calendar

Trivia Night @ 7 p.m.

Location: Stonecloud Brewing Company

Weekly Rated 9 Ball Tournament @ 7 p.m.

Location: Shots Billiard Hall

Admission: $5 Entry Plus $5 Green

White Subaru Live Mondays @ 9 p.m.

Location: EM Curators of Craft

https://curatorsofcraft.co

Yoga in the Plaza @ 5:30 p.m.

Location: The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts

https://mcknightcenter.org/Online/default.asp?d oWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam ::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=F016AD05B1BC-4ABE-B058-0A3E7CFC332D&menu_ id=497C0760-E150-4F0E-A8FC-9963C1FED435

Gluten Free Baking @ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Location: Our Daily Bread Stillwater

https://www.ourdailybreadstillwater.org/upcomingevents

Open Mic Night @ 9 p.m.

Location: The Great White Buffalo Tavern

Southern National Holstein & Jersey Show & Sale @ 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Location: Payne County Expo Center

https://pcexpocenter.com/event/southern-nationalholstein-jersey-show-and-sale-move-in-day/

Weekly Of the Young Child @ 6 - 7 p.m.

Location: OSU Family Resource Center

https://reslife.okstate.edu

Tuesday, April 9

Southern National Holstein & Jersey Show & Sale @ 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Location: Payne County Expo Center

https://pcexpocenter.com/event/southern-nationalholstein-jersey-show-and-sale-move-in-day/

New Echoes: Art Inspiring Art @ 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Location: OSU Museum of Art

Daily Horoscope

Nancy Black Tribune Content Agency

Linda Black Horoscopes Today’s Birthday (04/08/24). Harness lucrative opportunities for growth this year. Envision and build dreams with coordinated efforts. Change your look, perspective or habits this summer, before savoring autumn planning and productivity. Solve a winter partnership challenge, before springtime revitalizes your health, work and fitness. Generate profitable ventures.

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 — Pursue personal dreams over the next six months. Expand talents, capacities and skills, with this New Moon Solar Eclipse in your sign. Shine your light.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 7 — Insights, breakthroughs and revelations sparkle under the Aries Eclipse. Dreams seem within reach. Enjoy a six-month creative, imaginative and organizational phase. Imagine possibilities.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — Connect and share support for big results. This six-month Eclipse phase benefits teamwork. Grow through friendships, social networks and community participation. Have fun together.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is an 8 — This Eclipse phase illuminates professional opportunities. Develop interesting projects over the next six months. Pursue exciting possibilities. Your career, status and influence rise.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9 — Educational opportunities arise under the Aries Eclipse. The next six-month phase favors study, investigation and exploration. Consider new perspectives. Make connections, contributions and discoveries.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Find creative ways to grow your family nest egg. A lucrative six-month phase dawns with this New Moon. Launch valuable initiatives with your partner.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 9 — Collaboration comes naturally, especially over six months following tonight’s Aries Eclipse. You’re on the same wavelength. Take your partnership to the next level.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 9 — Energize your physical moves. This Aries Eclipse initiates six months of growing work, health and vitality. Put your heart into your actions. Practice makes perfect.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — Enjoy yourself. Stir up some romance. This Solar Eclipse begins a six-month family, fun and passion phase. Get creative. It’s all for love.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Realize domestic dreams and

in conversation over this Eclipse phase. Express, share and connect. Write your story. Pisces

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