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OSU and Southwest Airlines announce Destination 225° partnership

Emi Norton Staff Reporter

Oklahoma State University pilot students now have the opportunity to receive hands-on experience through Southwest Airlines’ first officer development and recruitment program.

This new partnership is giving OSU professional pilot students access to a career pathway, potentially leading to the qualification as a commercial pilot at Southwest Airlines.

“Southwest is pleased to welcome Oklahoma State University to our Destination 225° program through the University Pathway,” said Lee Kinnebrew, vice president of flight operations at Southwest Airlines. “We look forward to working with Oklahoma State students as we continue to prepare and inspire the next generation of aviation talent who will join the Southwest family.”

Candidates build postgraduate flight instructing time within their college’s flight program to become competitively qualified to interview for a first officer role at one of the program’s partner carriers. Along with an ongoing career mentorship from a Southwest pilot, Southwest Airlines will consider students for a first officer position after they have built up their flying experience.

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Oklahoma Pride events to attend

parade on Saturday and drag performances on Sunday. For more information and specific times, visit https:// www.facebook.com/OkEqTulsaPride/.

Ranking Big 12 position groups

OU, Dillon Gabriel sit atop rankings

Davis Cordova Staff Reporter

Football season is creeping up and the Big 12 welcomes four new teams.

The O’Colly will rank position groups by team each week. This week, the quarterbacks start things off.

1. OU: Dillon Gabriel Gabriel is at the top of (almost) everyone’s list for best Big 12 quarterback in 2023. Gabriel will be playing his second season at OU, following three years at UCF. In 2022, Gabriel passed for 3,168 yards and 25 touchdowns with a 62.7% completion rate. Gabriel missed the Red River Rivalry

loss to Texas in October last season due to a concussion suffered in the first half of OU’s blowout loss to eventual national runner-up TCU. With 2023 being OU’s second season with coach Brent Venables and offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby, expect Gabriel’s performance to increase.

2. Kansas: Jalon Daniels Daniels has all the tools to break out – again – in 2023. Daniels, a senior, will have three years with offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki and the system Kotelnicki operates, which works well for Daniels. Last season, Daniels started nine games with more than 2,000 passing yards, 25 total touchdowns and four interceptions.

3. Kansas State: Will Howard Howard seemingly snatched the starting spot from Adrian Martinez en-route to a Big 12 title last season. How-

ard threw for more than 1,600 yards, 15 touchdowns and four interceptions in six starts for the Wildcats. Howard might not have the same offensive experience surrounding him this season, but he’s now built up enough experience to play at the top of the Big 12.

4. Texas: Quinn Ewers Ewers, a former five-star recruit, had much hype coming into his freshman year at Texas after redshirting a season at Ohio State. UT started 3-1, including a one-point loss to Alabama, and Ewers threw for nine touchdowns with two picks and looked to be on the right path. In the final six games of the season, he threw only six touchdowns with four picks and a 53% completion percentage. Was that foreshadowing or just a rough patch as a freshman? Either way, if he doesn’t figure things out, new QB Arch Manning is there waiting.

News & Lifestyle Editor

In addition to love, support and acceptance, one of the key components of Pride month is the many events. For those interested in attending Pride events this June, here are eight upcoming Pride events to look forward to.

On Thursday, Tower Theatre in Oklahoma City will host Ross Matthews for an evening of standup comedy. The show begins at 8 p.m., and doors open at 7 p.m. To buy tickets or for more information, visit https:// www.prekindle.com/promo/ id/532452769161176462.

From Friday to Sunday, Tulsa residents will have the opportunity to celebrate with Tulsa Pride. Activities will include a Rainbow Run on Friday, a Pride festival and

From Friday to Sunday, the Oklahoma City Pride Alliance will host the 2023 OKC PrideFest. Friday festivities will begin at 4 p.m. and run till 11 p.m. Saturday begins at 9 a.m. till 11 p.m. The parade on Sunday will start at 11 a.m. and the event will finish at 4 p.m. The event is free and will include art, music and drag. For more information, visit https:// www.okcpridealliance.org/ pridefest2023.

On Friday night, Tower Theatre will host a PrideFest Afterparty with Adore Delano. This event is for those 21 years and older. Doors will open at 10:30 p.m., and the show will begin at 11:30. Cost to attend is $20. To buy tickets or for more information, visit https:// www.prekindle.com/promo/ id/532452769737802155.

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

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Oklahoma State University pilot students now have the opportunity to receive hands-on experience through Southwest Airlines’ first officer development and recruitment program.

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OU quarterback Dillon Gabriel returns for a second season after throwing for more than 3,100 yards and 25 touchdowns in 2022.

Tettleton talks being “scared to death” during MLB debut

Braden Bush Sports Editor

Mickey Tettleton was part of the beginning of a golden era of baseball at OSU.

Tettleton played for the Cowboys from 1979-81 as a right fielder, and sporadically at catcher, under coach Gary Ward. In 1981, Tettleton was part of an OSU team that made the College World Series for the first time since 1968. Ward-led teams went on to consecutive World Series for the next six seasons.

The Oakland Athletics selected Tettleton in the fifth round of the 1981 MLB Draft, and three years later he made his major-league debut. Tettleton played 14 seasons in the major leagues with the A’s, Baltimore Orioles, Detroit Tigers and Texas Rangers. He hit 245 home runs across 1,485 MLB games, making two All-Star appearances with three Silver Slugger Awards as the best offensive catcher in the American league.

The O’Colly recently caught up with Tettleton.

Q: What’s life been like lately?

“It’s good, man. I’ve got four kids, trying to keep up with them. I’ve got one grandkid. I’m trying to play as much golf as possible, weather permitting. But really just kind of hanging out and enjoying things.”

Q: What sold you on Oklahoma State?

“Uh, Gary Ward. It was fantastic. Coach Ward, he was a teacher at all times, just had a lot to offer in the game, between him and TH (Tom Holliday). We were fortunate enough to put some pretty good teams together, and being the first team to go back to Omaha was pretty cool.”

Q: What did you think about making the transition from outfield to catcher?

“Well, I mean, at first, I didn’t really know what to think about it. TH said I argued, but I don’t remember doing that. Looking back on it, it was the best thing that ever happened to me.”

Tettleton made his MLB debut on June 30, 1984, with the Oakland A’s.

Q: What’s it like to make a big-league debut?

“Scared to death. Scared to death. I walked in, and the first place I went into was Kansas City, and I actually got there about the third inning of the game because I got called up from Double-A. I walk in, and the first person I see is one of my heroes George Brett playing third base, and I was just like, ‘Oh crap, what have I

gotten myself into?’”

Q: With the new stadium and everything, what’s it like to see where the program is right now?

“Oh, it’s unbelievable. I mean, it is unbelievable. Just the old stadium we had at the old Allie P, you know, and

where it is now, it’s just incredible. I’m just really happy for Oklahoma State in general. All their athletic facilities are just top notch.

“We still had the old wooden bleachers and sunken dugouts and a chain link fence and all that other good stuff.”

Tettleton was one of the

celebrities auctioned off at the Cowboys vs. Cancer golf tournament in May.

Q: What does that event mean to you?

“Well, we’ve had cancer in our family. My dad had colon cancer, and then my wife was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010, so, unfortunately,

we’ve had to deal with it. With these kids having to deal with it and stuff, anything we can do to raise a little money for them, it’s always pretty special. When it hits close to home, man, it puts a lot of things in perspective.”

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Former OSU baseball player Mickey Tettleton said he was “scared to death” making his MLB debut.

T. Boone Pickens Foundation donates $120 million to OSU

a statement.

Four years after his death in September 2019, the foundation’s gift puts Pickens’ all-time donations to OSU at nearly $650 million.

rector, told The Oklahoman the $120 million donation is the largest of the 10 testamentary gifts the foundation is dispersing.

Ashton Slaughter Assistant Sports Editor

Boone Pickens’ impact on Oklahoma State continues to grow.

The T. Boone Pickens Foundation made a $120 million donation to the university, OSU president Kayse Shrum announced Tuesday morning in

“Even today, almost four years after his death, he continues to make an impact through the generosity of his foundation,” Shrum said in a statement.

“As a result, a new generation of Oklahoma State students will have access to life-changing scholarships, researchers to world-class facilities, and studentathletes to outstanding academic and athletic facilities.

“Once again, one cannot overstate his impact on our university.”

Jay Rosser, the foundation di-

“Boone Pickens’ love for Oklahoma State University knew no bounds,” Rosser said. “His unwavering commitment to seeing the university thrive academically and athletically was inspiring. We are proud to carry on his legacy with this $120 million gift to his alma mater.”

Pickens’ donation will be split between student scholarships ($63.7 million), the newly announced OSU Human Performance Innovation Complex ($25 million), and the remainder will go toward Karsten Creek renova-

tion and reconstruction ($31.3 million). The student scholarship portion ensures students’ capability of pursuing an education without financial burden; Karsten Creek will undergo upgrades, something Pickens’ friend and former OSU golf coach and athletic director, Mike Holder, would seemingly be thrilled about; and the newly announced OSU Human Performance Innovation Complex will focus on the health and well-being of all students.

“Thanks to this gift, Oklahoma State will be able to provide more students with access to an excellent education while strengthening our position as a leader in research and athletics,” OSU athletic director, Chad Weiberg said. sports.ed@ocolly.com

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T. Boone Pickens Foundation’s $120 million donation pushes Boone’s all-time giving to OSU at nearly $650 million.

5. UCF: John Rhys Plumlee Plumlee is just now starting to get his mind on football. That’s because he’s also the starting center fielder for the Knights’ baseball team. Plumlee spent three seasons at Ole Miss, where he played both QB and wide receiver. He transferred to UCF last season and threw for more than 2,400 yards and 14 touchdowns. His athleticism makes him dual threat – he rushed for 841 yards and 11 scores a year ago.

6. ISU: Hunter Dekkers Dekkers replaced Brock Purdy as well as anyone could, passing for the fourth-most yards in a season in Iowa State history. Dekkers, a lefty, threw for more than 3,000 yards, 19 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. Dekkers had the luxury of sitting behind Purdy for two years before taking over, and the wait paid off. This season, Dekkers will need to find a new No. 1 target following star wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson’s departure to the NFL.

7. TTU: Tyler Shough

Shough has won the starting job the past two seasons, and it was announced earlier this month he will be leading the Red Raider offense again in 2023. Shough has had a tough time at Texas Tech with injuries. Shough suffered a broken collarbone in 2021, which limited him to four starts. Last season, Shough suffered a shoulder injury that took him out of the first game but went 5-0 as a starter.

8. Baylor: Blake Shapen Shapen was the season starter for the 6-7 Bears, and also led the Bears to win the 2021 Big 12 championship game. This season will be his third with offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes, which means more development time for Shapen. Shapen passed for more than 2,500 yards, 16 touchdowns and 10 interceptions last year.

9. Oklahoma State: Alan Bowman, Garret Rangel

The quarterback situation in Stillwater is a bit murky, maybe the only school in the Big 12 without a clearcut QB1. Bowman transfers in from Michigan where he didn’t play much, but he did start 16 games for Texas Tech his first three seasons. One caveat for Bowman starting is that coach Mike Gundy typically doesn’t start new quarterbacks. Gundy last started a newcomer in 2014 with then-freshman Daxx Garman. Rangel is another option for OSU, who appeared in four games as a freshman and threw for more than 700 yards, four touchdowns and five interceptions.

10. BYU: Kedon Slovis

There’s no doubt Slovis has done some traveling. He played his first three seasons at USC, where he took the starting job from J.T. Daniels as a freshman and passed for more than 3,500 yards and 30 touchdowns, earning Pac-12 Freshman Offensive Player of the Year honors. The ceiling was high, but the next two years his numbers dropped, and the Trojans replace him before Slovis transferred to Pittsburgh last year. Slovis enters his BYU career coming off a career-low 58.4% completion percentage.

11. TCU: Chandler Morris

It’ll be a tough ask to replace Heisman finalist Max Duggan, but Morris actually started the season over Duggan in last year’s season opener before missing time with a sprained left knee. He went 1320 for 111 yards in the opener, but the sample size was small after that. During his redshirt freshman year in 2021, he threw for 461 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 70 more and a score in a win against No. 12 and eventual Big 12 Champion Baylor.

12. Houston: Donovan Smith Smith spent the past three seasons at Texas Tech, where he threw for nearly 2,700 yards, 19 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He took

over the Red Raider offense early during the first game of last season when starter Tyler Shough was injured, but Smith was replaced five games later by Behren Morton. Smith has big-play potential but also threw multiple interceptions in three of four starts last season. Smith went 2-2 as the starter, including a walk-off rushing touchdown in double overtime against his new team.

13. Cincinnati: Emory Jones

Jones is entering his third school in three years, one at Florida starting over Anthony Richardson and another playing at Arizona State. Jones finds his third (now) Power Five school in Cincinnati that is essentially restarting following Luke Fickel’s departure to Wisconsin. Jones started seven games in Tempe, throwing for more than 1,500 yards, seven touchdowns and four interceptions. The Sun Devils were 2-5 with Jones as starter.

14. WVU: Garrett

Greene Greene doesn’t have enough experience to climb higher on this list, but he’s shown flashes of promise. Greene filled in for thenstarter J.T. Daniels and led the Mountaineers to a win over Oklahoma. Greene is a rushing threat with 276 rushing yards and five touchdowns. Greene has a luxury with his coach staying with the program this season, so more improvement from Greene is expected.

Courtesy of Mia Ledbetter

The Cowboys have a quarterback battle between transfer Alan Bowman (above) and Garret Rangel, who was thrown into the lineup last season as a freshman and passed for more than 700 yards.

First Summerfest craft show in Stillwater

Emi Norton Staff Reporter

An abundance of handmade items available for purchase, crafted by vendors from far and wide.

The first ever Summerfest craft show will be held at the Payne County Expo Center on June 23 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and June 24 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission to the event is free.

150 vendors will be traveling from local areas in Oklahoma and as far as the state of Louisiana to showcase handmade items available for viewing and purchase. There will be a wide range of different merchandise such as woodwork, embroidery, t-shirts, tumblers, small boutiques and jewelry, just to name a few of the gifts and crafts to be offered.

Show promoter, Sue Roberson, is positive there will be a little bit of something for everyone that chooses to join her this Friday and Saturday at Summerfest.

“We’re going to have a balloon artist there, face painting, all kinds of food sampling, and we do also have a local softball team that’s raising money for their national competition in Branson next month and they’ll be doing a fundraiser out of the concession stand,” Roberson said.

Whether buying handmade items or crafts as gifts or to accent a home, vendors made sure to push for a summer craft show to tend to customers’ seasonal needs. Besides the customers, the Summerfest is creating more opportunities for vendors to showcase their items to a summer audience for the first time in Stillwater.

“We do one in the fall but we just had a lot of vendors that wanted me to do a summer show, so that’s why we went ahead and did it,” Roberson said. For more information about the Summerfest arts, crafts and gift show, visit https://www. facebook.com/stillwaterokfallfestival/

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Courtesy of Sue Roberson

There will be a wide range of different merchandise to purchase, such as woodwork, embroidery, t-shirts, tumblers, small boutiques and jewelry.

Civil engineering program receives ASCE award

engineering education curriculum and was presented at the 2023 National Civil Engineering Department Heads Conference at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa.

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Oklahoma State University’s School of Civil & Environmental Engineering received the 2023 Walter LeFevre Award on June 13.

The award recognized the program’s excellence in promoting professionalism, ethics and licensure in its civil

“Our students and faculty take ethical and professional responsibilities very seriously,” said Ph.D. Norb Delatte. “Most of our faculty either have professional engineer licenses or are actively working toward them. The school’s curriculum stresses our responsibilities to the health, safety and welfare of the public.”

The School of Civil & Environmental Engineering at OSU puts a strong emphasis on professional and ethical practice of engineering to its students

through coursework, faculty requirements and preparation of students to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. This includes four courses that target professional practice and ethics topics. The annual award was established in 2007 with an endowment from E. Walter LeFevre, Ph.D., who is a longtime ASCE leader and member of the faculty at the University of Arkansas.

Walt’s success stemmed from a solid educational foundation, as he earned his Ph.D. in civil engineering at Oklahoma State University. Award nominations were reviewed and winners selected by the ASCE Committee on Education.

“We are very excited to add the Southwest Airlines Destination 225° program to support our students,” said Chad Depperschmidt, head of the School of Educational Foundations, Leadership and aviation. “This partnership offers students a chance to be mentored by Southwest Airlines pilots, and it is a direct pathway to become competitively qualified for a pilot career at a major U.S. Airline.”

Joshua Brant is completing his bachelor’s degree in aerospace administrations and operations with a professional pilot option at OSU.

“Southwest’s Destination 225° program is a wonderful opportunity with one of the most highly soughtafter airlines,” Brant said. “It allows young pilots like me to build the experience we need to succeed and to connect with mentors that can provide reassurance or to help us

understand the process of becoming an airline pilot. I can focus on my training instead of stressing about where my career will go next.”

With the largest number of enrollments for flight training in Oklahoma, OSU offers an undergraduate degree in aerospace administrations and operations in which students can choose from four options: aerospace security, aviation management, technical service management and professional pilot. The new Ray and Linda Booker OSU Flight Center was also opened by OSU in 2022, providing a top-notch facility for aviation students. For more information on Destination 225° and other valued flying, academic and training partners, visit careers.southwestair.com/ D225. Learn more about OSU aviation degrees at flyosu.okstate. edu.

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The CEAT engineering program received an award that recognized the program’s excellence in promoting professionalism, ethics and licensure in its civil engineering education curriculum.

Bella Casey Staff Reporter

Pride...

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On Saturday, Seminole State College will host the annual Love is Love PRIDE Olympics. The competition will include categories such as disc golf, corn hole and tug of war. Registration

begins at 8 a.m., and there are fees to register. Participants can also pre-register, and they must sign a waiver. The event lasts until 2 p.m. For more information, visit https://m.facebook.com/ events/683634643534391/.

From 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Red Coyote will host a love run “created in the spirit of inclusivity to bring people of all types and abilities together in the OKC Metro area.” There are four options: 5k run, 10k run, 5k pushchair

and 10k pushchair. Registration for the runs are $40 and free for the pushchair. To register and learn more about the race, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/ OK/OklahomaCity/RedCoyoteLoveRun.

On Saturday, YogaSix will host Pride Flow yoga at Scissortail Park in Oklahoma City. The event is free and open to the public. The event begins at 9 a.m., but Nichol Hills of YogaSix recommends getting there 15 minutes early to set up. To reserve a spot, visit

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/prideflow-with-yogasix-at-scissortail-parktickets-646314503077.

On Saturday, Tower Theatre will host Gimme Gimme Disco (PRIDE EDITION). Doors open at 9:30 p.m., and the show starts at 10:30 p.m. Cost to attend is $10-$75. To purchase tickets, visit https://www.prekindle.com/promo/ id/532452769368397978.

Courtesy of Visit Oklahoma City For those interested in attending Pride events this June, Tulsa and Oklahoma City are hosting several events to celebrate.

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Daily Horoscope

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Linda Black Horoscopes

Today’s Birthday (06/21/23). Friends are your true wealth this year. Plan upcoming studies and adventures with dedication. Make exciting domestic improvements this autumn. Changes redirect a team effort this winter. Resolve springtime challenges at home, before winning a summer professional prize. Connect and network to grow.

To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is an 8 — Your domestic agenda takes precedence for a month, with the Sun in Cancer. Savor home comforts. Make repairs and upgrades for family benefit.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 7 — Write, research and capture the story. Study intently and learn quickly, with the Sun in Cancer. Creative expression flowers easily over the next month.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 9 — Launch lucrative projects under the Cancer Sun for a month. It’s easier to make money. Develop new income streams for surging cash flow.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 9 — What results would you love? You’re strong, smart and energized, with the Sun in your sign. Make the most of it for a month.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7 — Finish old business this month. Review plans and priorities, and process recent transitions, with the Sun in Cancer. Recharge privately. Listen to imagination.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 9 — Teamwork wins, with the Sun in Cancer. Social participation delivers benefits this month. Collaborate with your tribe, group and community. It’s party time.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is an 8 — Tap into your own passion. Advance your career and status over the next month, with the Sun in Cancer. Energize your work with love.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 9 — Explore your subject more deeply. Venture into new terrain over a month, with the Sun in Cancer. Investigate and study. Travel for direct experience.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 9 — Develop profitable projects. Collaborate for shared gain, with the Sun in Cancer. Contribute for joint benefits over the next month. Grow and build together.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Compromise, negotiate, and find win-win situations. Energize romance. Over four weeks, with the Sun in Cancer, prioritize partnership. Share appreciation, gratitude and memories.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — Grow stronger under the Cancer Sun. Prioritize physical health and performance with energy-building practices including good food, exercise and rest. Nature feeds your spirit.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 9 — Your heart keeps growing. Fall in love all over again this month. The Cancer Sun favors romance, fun and passion. Special connections energize you.

ACROSS

1 Chaparral growth

6 Place to soak some barking dogs

13 Indigenous New Zealanders

15 Underhanded course of action

16 Fruity frozen treat

18 Precious stone

Edited by Patti Varol and Joyce Lewis

By Rebecca Goldstein

Tuesday’s

Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit sudoku.org.uk