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10th Circuit rules Speech First may sue OSU Mallory Pool Staff Reporter

aligned with the Supreme Court on this matter,” the court’s opinion said. “We have previously held that organizational standing is proper, even when the Editor’s note: This qualifying member of the story will be updated. plaintiff organization is After more than a anonymous.” year, a decision is out.

Cherise Trump is Speech First apthe executive director of pealed to the 10th U.S. Speech First and issued a Circuit Court of Appeals statement Friday rising to after a dismissal last year the challenge of a lawsuit. of a First Amendment “OSU attempted lawsuit. to use our students’ fear The lawsuit, filed on against them by getting Jan. 10, 2023, was origithe case dismissed benally dismissed because it cause we would not use failed to name the students their legal names,” Trump involved, listing them as said. “Well, today, the only Student A, Student B 10th Circuit has agreed and Student C. The 10th that our students’ concerns Circuit disagreed with for the protection of their the United States District identities are valid. Our Court for the Western members’ anonymity is District of Oklahoma and beyond important; without said there has been longit, students would be left standing precedent in the open to the whims of aufederal courts that allows thoritarian college adminfor anonymous people to istrators or faculty who have standing to bring are determined to censor, claims. compel and coerce student “This court has speech.”

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OSU Child Development Lab to celebrate centennial in 2024 Courtesy of OSU News

In 2024, the Cleo L. Craig Child Development Laboratory will mark a full century on the Oklahoma State University campus, serving children and families as well as preparing future early childhood educators.

The College of Education and Human Sciences will honor the CDL’s history and legacy while positioning the lab for a new century during a Centennial Celebration throughout the year.

In late 1924, Oklahoma A&M College became the second landgrant institution to establish a nursery school.

Today, the OSU CDL is the nation’s second-longest continuously operating on-campus lab school, serving children from 12 months to six years of age.

The CDL, which is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), provides a premier teaching model for future early childhood educators and quality educational experience for children. OSU students pursuing degrees in early childhood education and many other majors gain real-world, handson learning and research experience within the lab as they combine theory and learning with daily

teaching practice.

In 2006, a naming gift resulted in the establishment of the Cleo L. Craig Child Development Laboratory. The gift included a $1 million renovation of current facilities thanks to significant donations and support from the Craig family.

“The Cleo L. Craig Child Development Lab is truly a gem in our college and on the OSU campus. The important work of educating young children and serving local families, while providing a learning and research lab for OSU students and faculty, reflects our landgrant mission,” College of Education and Human Sciences Dean Jon. E. Pedersen said.

Human Development and Family Science Department head Dr. Carlos Valiente said the lab is a key part of the department’s work.

“The Child Development Lab is a leader in innovative, inclusive early childhood education. We are grateful for our many campus and community partners, and we are excited to celebrate the CDL and its longstanding impact during the coming year,” Valiente said.

The Centennial Celebration will include a series of activities, events and stories throughout the calendar year. Former students, teachers, staff and parents of children who attended the CDL are encouraged to share their favorite CDL memories through this online form.

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Courtesy of News OSU’s STEM programs are top-tier, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Online Programs rankings.

US News and World Report ranks OSU’s online STEM programs among nation’s best Courtesy of OSU News

Oklahoma State University’s STEM programs are among the best in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Online Programs rankings.

The 2024 U.S. News Best Online Programs assessed more than 1,600 online bachelor’s and master’s degree programs using metrics specific to online learning. The rankings only included degree-granting programs offered primarily online by regionally accredited institutions.

OSU’s College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology ranked in the top 10 tied at No. 9 in the category for Best Online Master’s in Engineering Programs for Veterans.

“CEAT is excited and proud that the hard work and dedication of our faculty and staff were rewarded with outstanding rankings for both our online master’s in engineering programs and for veterans,” said Dr. John Veenstra, CEAT interim dean. “CEAT’s 25-year legacy of excellence in its online master’s in engineering programs traces back to its visionary and innovative creator, Dr. Ken Case, emeritus regents professor in industrial

engineering and management and member of the National Academy of Engineering. CEAT takes great pride in its extraordinary faculty, course instructors, and staff who support our students worldwide with opportunities for professional career growth and development. This program allows our graduates to enrich their careers and professional knowledge via the online graduate programs.”

CEAT also ranked in the top 15% of institutions for online master’s in engineering programs — tied at No. 14 which is an 18spot improvement from last year ahead of other Big 12 schools such as Kansas State University, Texas Tech University, University of Central Florida and the University of Oklahoma.

OSU’s Spears School of Business appeared in four different categories. Spears ranked in the top 5% for best online master’s in MBA programs — tied at No. 16, an 11-spot improvement from last year — ahead of other Big 12 schools Kansas State University, Texas Tech University and the University of Oklahoma.

In another program for veterans-focused category, OSU tied at No. 14 for best online MBA programs for veterans, placing OSU in the top 15% of institutions nationally.

“I have seen our dedication to empowering military affiliated students across the country truly

manifest itself over the past few years,” said Vince Rivera, OSU veterans success coordinator.

“Our mission to provide accessible, flexible and outstanding academic opportunities to our active duty and veteran Cowboys from across the country is something to be proud of.”

Spears Business tied at No. 20 for the best online business analytics MBA programs.

Spears ranked in the top 100 for best online master’s in business programs.

“The Spears School of Business continues to demonstrate excellence in business education as exemplified by our recent U.S. News & World Report top-20 ranking of our online MBA program,” said Dr. Jim Payne, dean of Spears Business.

“It is a testament to our dedicated faculty and staff who without question deliver a high-quality educational experience for our students.”

OSU’s College of Education and Human Sciences ranked in the top half of universities — tied at No. 141 — for best online master’s in education programs, finishing above Big 12 counterparts such as the University of Oklahoma and West Virginia University.

OSU also ranked in the top 200 for best online bachelor’s degree programs, surpassing nearly half the field in this overall category. news.ed@ocolly.com

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Williams, Olejnik earn falls in OSU’s 31-6 win against South Dakota State Braden Bush Sports Editor

Jordan Williams threw down his headgear and pumped his fists at the crowd.

In five duals against ranked opponents, Williams, OSU’s freshman 149-pounder, had one only won once. He had another chance on Saturday night and not only picked up the ranked win, but he got his first fall in No. 2 OSU’s 31-6 win against No. 12 South Dakota State in Gallagher-Iba Arena.

“Jordan is always gonna let it fly,” associate head coach Coleman Scott said.

Williams scored a takedown with seven seconds left in the first period to take a 3-0 lead, then grabbed another in the second. That time, he got more.

He got to a single leg, got the takedown, then found a cradle and ended the match in the second period.

“It felt good,” Williams said. “It feels good to finally be back wrestling and competing.

Not so much the win, but I’m finally out there scrapping with guys.”

Williams has traded spots in the lineup with Sammy Alvarez this season, but Williams has gotten the nod the past three matches. And in his past four appearances, he has won by technical fall, a 10-3 decision and a fall, with his only loss coming in a close decision against No. 4 Kyle Parco of Arizona State. Even in that match, Williams found his stride at the end and threatened.

“I feel myself settling (in),” Williams said. “Finally, things are starting to roll around. The more and more I wrestle, the more comfortable (I get and) the more excited I am.”

Scott said Williams will be a guy who could make a run at NCAAs if he’s the starter going forward. The freshman has natural quickness and has the ability to catch anyone in a scramble.

“Jordan, he’s got some of those intangibles you can’t teach,” Scott said. “And he’s been battling for that spot, and we’ve been looking for somebody to go out there and keep continuing to win. We believe in Jordan, and we believe that he should do that to those guys.”

Doucet shows some offense, eeks out win OSU coach John Smith has often said he wants to see heavyweight Konner Doucet get to his shot more often and create some offense.

Doucet had only one takedown on the season entering Saturday, but he found that offense against Luke Rasmussen. In the first period, Doucet

Philip Soliz Izzak Olejnik, OSU’s 165-pounder, pinned South Dakota State’s Tanner Cook in the first period, and the Cowboys won, 31-6, against the No. 12 Jackrabbits.

grabbed a takedown and turned it into four near-fall points and a 7-0 lead.

After an escape to start the second period, Doucet led 8-0 with riding rime on his side, but Rasmussen recreated Doucet’s move and made the match 8-7. Doucet rode out the third period and walked away with a 9-7 decision.

“It’s risk, right? And when you take risks, and you go up 7-0 with riding time, you can take that risk,” Scott said. “You gotta be a little smarter when we say risk, it’s calculated. But he shouldn’t be deterred, because he can do that more often. He is one of the better guys at riding on top and turning.”

Doucet has said he’s been practicing his shots, and Smith has said if Doucet get sustain that offense, Doucet could be an All-American type of guy.

After all, Doucet is No. 10 with a 15-5 record without much offense to show for.

If he can show offense

like he did Saturday, Scott said Doucet could be a problem at heavyweight.

“But if he goes and gets a takedown on about anybody, it’s gonna be hard to beat him,” Scott said. “He’s got to continue to build that because it wasn’t for his effort or bad shot. It’s just him knowing some awareness in a scramble, and big guys aren’t there that often. He hadn’t been there that often this year. So we’ve got to continue to build that and keep building that confidence in his shot because they were really good shots.”

Olejnik gets first dual pin at OSU There haven’t been a lot of gimmes lately for OSU 165-pounder Izzak Olejnik.

He sits No. 3 in the country and has handled his business most of the season, the problem is, he faced the two wrestlers ranked ahead of him the past two weeks and lost both. On Saturday, Olejnik took on unranked Tanner Cook,

an opponent he wrestled three ley (OSU) dec. No. 15 Tanner time while at Northern Illinois Jordan (SDSU), 7-3 and beat each time.

133: No. 3 Daton Fix “I know he’s a big-move (OSU) MD No. 16 Derrick kind of guy, and I felt like I was Cardinal (SDSU), 15-4 trying to push the pace, get him 141: No. 8 Tagen Jamison a little tired and get my offense (OSU) dec. No. 24 Clay Carlgoing,” Olejnik said. son (SDSU), SV, 8-5 Olejnik did push the pace, 149: No. 16 Jordan Wiland it worked. He forced a liams (OSU) fall No. 18 Alek scramble with Cook in the first Martin (SDSU), 4:43 period, then scored a takedown 157: No. 11 Teague Travis with five seconds remaining (OSU) dec. No. 16 Cael Swand caught him in a cradle just ensen (SDSU), SV, 4-1 before time expired.

165: No. 3 Izzak OleOlejnik has six bonusjnik (OSU) fall Tanner Cook point wins in duals this season, (SDSU), 2:57 but that was his first pin in a 174: No. 4 Cade DeVos dual in his time in Stillwater.

(SDSU) dec. No. 20 Brayden “I knew he was gonna Thompson (OSU), 9-3 go big,” Olejnik said, “and I 184: No. 2 Dustin Plott caught him and was able to get (OSU) dec. No. 12 Bennett the fall.”

Berge (SDSU), SV, 9-6 No. 2 Oklahoma State 197: No. 6 Tanner Sloan (13-0, 7-0) 31, No. 12 South (SDSU) dec. No. 15 Luke Dakota State (11-3, 5-1) 6 Surber (OSU), 4-0 Feb. 10, 2024 HWT: No. 10 Konner Gallagher-Iba Arena Doucet (OSU) dec. Luke RasStillwater, Oklahoma mussen (SDSU), 9-7 Results: 125: No. 11 Troy Spratnews.ed@ocolly.com

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Marcus Conrad OSU won the doubles point against a top-five team for the first time since Dustin Taylor has coached the Cowboys, and Alessio Basile (left) said that gave them energy for the rest of the match.

Cowboys defeat USC for first top-5 win in coach Taylor era Baylor Bryant Staff Reporter

to beat them in the fashion that they did.

And also, not rush the court and not put it in their face, but really do it the right way.”

Last season, the Trojans swept the doubles point. This time, the Cowboys The Oklahoma State Cowboys took charge. The Trojans took down hosted the No. 5 USC Trojans comCourt 3, 6-1, but the Cowboys’ spirit ing off their undefeated weekend. Last never faltered. Tyler Zink and Alex season, the Cowboys traveled to Los Garcia took down the Trojans on Court Angeles to take on the Trojans, and that 1, 6-3. Isaac Becroft and Alessio Basile match up resulted in a 6-1 loss for the secured the doubles point with a victory Cowboys. on Court 2, 6-4.

This time, the Cowboys flipped This match marked the first time the script. the Cowboys have secured the doubles The Cowboys took down the point over a top-5 team in the Taylor Trojans, 6-1. The last time the Cowboys era. Basile said that winning a match took down a top-5 team was in 2020 against a top team starts in the doubles when the Cowboys defeated Michigan, point.

4-0. This is coach Dustin Taylor’s first “It kind of dictates how the rest top-5 win with the Cowboys, and he said of the match is gonna go, energy-wise,” this win is a statement.

Basile said. “And if you come right out “When you’re building the prolike that, with great energy, we’re playgram from one player on the roster ing good. So after that point, we’re full two-and-a-half years ago to beating a of energy, and we’re trying to continue top-five team in the third season that it.” we’ve all been here, that’s special,” In singles, the Cowboys did not Taylor said. “I’m just happy for the guys slow down. OSU fought on each end of because they’ve been working toward the courts. On Court 5, Basile landed on this for a long time and, and to not only the board first, setting the tone and getplay a top-five team and beat them, but ting the crowd pumped up, 6-3, 6-2. On

Court 4, Erik Schiessl took the Cowboys ning of what could be a really special within one away, 6-2, 6-4. season.”

On Courts 1 and 2, Zink and GarOklahoma State 6, No. 5 USC 1 cia went down in their first sets, but they Singles competition fought until the end. Garcia fell, 6-2, 7-6 1. No. 21 Tyler Zink (OSU) def.

(7-5), getting the Trojans a point on the No. 38 Peter Makk (USC) 4-6, 7-6(5), board. Zink came back from down 5-0 6-4 in the second set to push a third set with 2. No. 96 Lodewijk Westrate a 7-6 (7-5) win. Ultimately, Becroft took (USC) def. No. 32 Alex Garcia (OSU) it home for the Cowboys.

6-2, 7-6(5) On Court 3, Becroft and USC’s 3. Issac Becroft (OSU) def.

Volodymyr Iakubenko battled back and Volodymyr Iakubenko (USC) 7-6(7), forth. Becroft won the first set, 7-6 (96-3, 6-0 7), and Iakubenko won the second set, 4. Erik Schiessl (OSU) def. Karl 6-3. Becroft pushed forward in the third Lee (USC) 6-2, 6-4 set winning his match, 7-6 (9-7), 6-3, 5. Alessio Basile (OSU) def.

6-0, and securing a top-5 victory for the Samuel Rubell (USC) 6-3, 6-2 Cowboys. Becroft said that this win was 6. Francisco Pini (OSU) def. a statement to what the Cowboys are.

Niroop Vallabhaneni (USC) 6-4, 5-7, “I don’t know if it proves too much 6-4 to us,” Becroft said. “Because we’ve Doubles competition always believed although we haven’t 1. Tyler Zink/Alex Garcia (OSU) always had the results or we haven’t def. Peter Makk/Lodewijk Weststrate had a top-five win or a top-10 win, just (USC) 6-3 to show the fans that the program has 2. Isaac Becroft/Alessio Basile gone in a really good place. (Taylor) has (OSU) def. Volodymyr Iakubenko/Samdone a really good job, and we’re into uel Rubell (USC) 6-4 our third year under DT, and this is just 3. Karl Lee/Oscar Weightman showing that what I’ve always known (USC) def. Leighton Allen/Francisco is that we’re going to find it. I believe Pini (OSU) 6-1 it’s to show the fans it’s just the beginsports.ed@ocolly.com

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OU defeats OSU 66-62 in Bedlam Calif Poncy Staff Reporter

NORMAN — It may have been the last Bedlam to ever take place in the Lloyd Noble Center.

And it wasn’t pretty.

In the first rendition of a heated rivalry between the Oklahoma Sooners and Oklahoma State Cowboys this season, the Sooners earned a gutsy, hard-fought 66-62 win on Saturday night.

It was a slow start for both sides. The teams combined for only 10 points in the first seven minutes of play. Physical defense and missed opportunities from outside kept the lid on for both teams. Despite the Sooners poor start, they began to pull ahead.

Missed shots and turnovers bogged down OSU’s ability to come back, and the Cowboys didn’t do themselves any favors when they put the Sooners in the bonus with more than nine minutes remaining in the half.

The OSU (10-14, 2-9 Big 12) offense never got going in the first half, and with just more than four minutes remaining, the Cowboys were shooting 16% from the field and trailed 20-13.

“They’re a team that defends the three well,” OSU coach Mike Boynton said. “We got some really good looks that didn’t go down.”

Despite the porous start, OSU wouldn’t go quietly. Behind a slew of free throws and a Javon Small three-pointer, the Cowboys tied the game at 22 in the late stages of the first half.

OU (18-6, 6-5 Big 12)

Payton Little OSU coach Mike Boynton said his team got “really good looks that didn’t go down” in Saturday’s 66-62 loss to OU.

made a small run of its own, including a huge three to expand the lead to five at the buzzer.

An up-and-down first half that saw lots of fouls and turnovers came to an end, and OU led 31-26.

The first half was rather tame, but Lloyd-Noble Center began to overflow with the typical tension of a rivalry in the second half.

“I thought the crowd had tremendous energy; they were in it the whole time,” OU coach Porter Moser said. “It’s what

you envision; you look around, and it was completely filled.”

After two technical fouls were called on OU, the Sooner faithful erupted, letting the refs know about their discontent every time the whistle was blown for the rest of the game.

With each questionable whistle and OSU bucket, the Bedlam crowd grew more and more annoyed, and by the time the ten-minute mark was reached, the arena was in a frenzy.

“It’s a mental game,”

OU forward Jalon Moore said.

“That was the message in the huddle; don’t let it bother us or change what we’re doing.”

Despite a massive free throw disparity on the side of OU and an abysmal shooting performance from OSU, the game was tied at 50 with 7:49 left, and it was a mad dash to the finish from there.

Both sides traded baskets and trips to the line, and as time winded down, it became clear the game would come down to the final minute.

OU’s Javian McCollum went to the line with the Sooners leading by one; nine seconds remained.

McCollum calmly looked toward the rim, with the inhabitants of a dead-quiet Lloyd Noble Center behind him.

He effortlessly swished both of them, and in the end, free throws helped the Sooners as much as they hurt them.

“That’s what makes him special,” Moser said. “He wanted that, and he wasn’t going to give it up.” sports.ed@ocolly.com

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File Photo The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Speech First can sue OSU on Friday after the original First Amendment lawsuit was filed Jan. 10, 2023.

10th Circuit . . .

Continued from 1 Speech First plans to sue OSU, though it is unclear whether the university plans to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. The statement from Speech First explained that the legal names are kept

out of the court documents to protect students from push back from the university.

“Now, we can get back to directly challenging OSU’s insidious policies that investigate, track and discipline students for their constitutionally protected speech,” the statement said. “We have won a number of battles against colleges who choose to violate students’ speech rights and will continue to do so.”

President Dr. Kayse Shrum’s office

declined to comment.

Five amicus briefs were submitted to the 10th Circuit, according to a press release from Speech First. These briefs, also known as friend of the court briefings, let organizations and parties that aren’t directly involved in a suit show support. Amicus briefs contain legal arguments that justices might consider.

The appeal to the 10th Circuit included briefs from the American Civil Liberties Union, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

and the Manhattan Institute.

“The number of amicus briefs from such a diverse set of organizations is a testament to how important the membership-organization issue is across the country,” the Speech First statement said. “Speech First is leading the charge to not only vindicate students’ free-speech rights but also their right of freedom of association.” news.ed@ocolly.com

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Continued from 1 The Department of Human Development and Family Science will host the Ramona Ware Emmons Paul Speaker Series, inviting early childhood education experts to campus. Oregon State University professor Megan McClelland leads off the series at 4 p.m. on Feb. 22 with her talk, “The Importance of Self-Regulation in Early Childhood.” The event is open to the public (RSVP here).

The campus and Stillwater communities are invited to a 100th birthday party for the CDL from 3-5 p.m., April 6, on the Willard Lawn.

The party will include a pizza lunch, bounce houses and carnival-style activities for kids of all ages and a birthday cake.

The CDL will host tours prior to the party from 2-3 p.m. RSVPs are encouraged.

Additional activities and events will be added to the Centennial calendar.

“It is exciting to look back on both the history and transformation of early childhood education over the last 100 years. It is also an honor to be part of the next 100 years by continuing to provide a high-quality program that enriches the lives of children and families,” CDL director Sandy Major said. Those interested in supporting the continued success of the CDL in the next century are encouraged to contact Sheri Carter at the OSU Foundation (scarter@osugiving.com or 405-385-5126) to learn about giving opportunities. Gifts can also be made online here. news.ed@ocolly.com The Cleo L. Craig Child Development Laboratory has been part of OSU’s Stillwater campus for 100 years.

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Courtesy of Creative Commons Ross Lynch will be in Stillwater on Feb. 22 as a guest of the Speaker’s Board.

Speaker’s Board announces Ross Lynch as guest Kennedy Thomason News & Lifestyle Editor

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Ross Lynch is coming to Stillwa-

The Speakers Board announced Friday that Ross Lynch will be speaking and performing at the Wes Watkins Center on Feb. 22.

Lynch, an actor and singer, is the lead vocalist in R5, a band with his

siblings. Lynch gained fame through his appearance on Disney’s “Austin & Ally” TV show and as a lead actor in “Teen Beach Movie.”

Lynch is the latest of high-profile guests the Speakers Board has hosted.

Last semester, Max Greenfield visited campus. Speakers such as Laurie

TIME OF GOD’S FAVOR! “Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on him while he is near.” (Is.55:6 NIV) It is worthwhile to take the time; to stop and consider your way of life and make resolutions; new steps to take to make your life more meaningful or productive. Maybe you are doing this, or maybe you have just given up on the whole idea.

Can you remember when you were a child, how time went by so slowly? It seemed like it took forever for the holidays to arrive. Now time passes so swiftly; the years seem to rush by. The turn of the century seemed so far away when I was younger. Now we are nearly twenty years into the 21st century.

I want to encourage you to stop and consider your life; especially the remainder. None of us know when our life may end. Jesus spoke of those who

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The Speaker’s Board has advertised that Lynch will discuss his musical career and perform for the maximum 1,000 person audience. news.ed@ocolly.com

would come into their purposes in the “eleventh hour;” right at the end of life’s work day.(Mt.20) You may think that it is too late to turn your life over to Christ; there is such little time left on “your calendar.” Yet, those who come in at the “eleventh hour” will receive the same wages as those who labored the whole day. We need to work in God’s purpose for our lives while we still have time. The Bible tells us the time is coming when “no man can work.” (Jn.9:4) As you set your heart and get definite about trusting God with your life and serving him, you will find wonderful opportunities will open for you. You see God has his purposes for you planned out, and he will begin to open doors that you know nothing about. There will be such great satisfaction in serving and finishing what he has for you to accomplish. When your life does end, and it will, you will be so glad you have followed Christ. The Bible tells us that your labor for him is not in vain. (1 Co.15:58)

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Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle Edited by Patti Varol

ACROSS 1 Nudge 5 Photocopier unit 9 __ Day: treeplanting occasion 14 “The Real” co-host Love 15 Ill at __: troubled 16 “Make like a tree and __!”

17 In the thick of 18 Sunday comics locale 20 Shaggy’s sidekick, familiarly 22 Season for the 2024 Olympiques 23 Brita rival 24 Pull-apart breakfast treat 28 That, in Tijuana 30 “Russian Doll” co-creator Poehler 31 “There’s __ in team” 32 Built 34 Conger catcher 36 Did one’s civic duty 37 Sign outside a new store, or what the first words of 18-, 24-, 52-, and 59-Across can do?

42 Language of India that derives from Sanskrit 43 Cuba y Cozumel 44 All together 47 Go through dots like Pac-Man, e.g.

48 Amiss 51 Happy Greek cry 52 Broadway number that brings the house down 55 Turn __ dime 57 Endeavour astronaut Jemison 58 29-Down, for example 59 High roller 63 Corgis and collies 64 Like seven candles on the first night of Hanukkah 65 Volcano associated with Hephaestus 66 Litter’s littlest 67 Fitbit units

Daily Horoscope

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By Amanda Cook

Saturday’s Puzzle Solved

68 Tragic fate 69 Online artisan marketplace DOWN 1 Life-saving donation 2 Enemies-tolovers movie genre 3 Like some bagels 4 Got a C, say 5 NHL whistle blower 6 __ de parfum 7 Ed of “Elf” 8 Protégé 9 Tour de France mountain 10 Gather in the fields 11 Boulangerie loaf 12 Supervises 13 Hi-__ photo 19 Date component 21 Health insurance, paid time off, etc.

25 “Here goes nothing” hashtag 26 Oktoberfest quaff 27 One straying from the norm 29 FanDuel stat 33 Downsides 34 Exo- opposite

Nancy Black Tribune Content Agency Linda Black Horoscopes Today’s Birthday (02/12/24). Home and family shine this year. Profits grow with regular routines and efforts. Discovering solutions to winter domestic puzzles before your muses harmonize entices springtime creative productivity. Summer professional challenges require new directions, motivating autumn investigation, study and insight. Grow and strengthen your roots.

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 — Anything seems possible together. Your team scores over the next six weeks, with Mars in Aquarius. Share inspiration, fun and common purpose. Unite forces.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — Advance boldly. Advance professionally, with Mars in Aquarius for six weeks. Take leadership and invite participation. Collaborate and coordinate. Energize and grow your work.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — Follow the thread of a fascinating inquiry. Travel and educational exploration flourish over six weeks, with Mars in Aquarius. Pursue travels, studies and adventures.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is an 8 — Energize lucrative projects. Contribute to shared accounts over the next six weeks, with Mars in Aquarius. Coordinate for positive cash flow. Physical action pays off.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — Collaborative efforts catch a new wind, with Mars in Aquarius. Provide support, and ask for help when needed. Share and push to advance common goals.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Exercise energizes you. Balance work and health, with Mars in Aquarius.

Physical practices build strength and endurance. Nature feeds your spirit. Nurture yourself.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 9 — Passion, fun and creativity spark into flames, with Mars in Aquarius. Partnership, family and romantic connections flower and grow. Enjoy what and who you love.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — Action gets satisfying results at home, with Mars in Aquarius. Contribute for family harmony over the next six weeks. Energize domestic renovation, organization and beautification.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 9 — Dig for the underlying truth. You learn quickly over six weeks, with Mars in Aquarius. Write, record and promote. Communicate, connect and share.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 9 — Rake in silver and gold with physical efforts. With Mars in Aquarius for six weeks, take profitable financial actions. Your work seems energized.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — Take charge.

Focus on personal development, with Mars in your sign for six weeks. Determine an inspiring purpose or possibility and advance it boldly.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7 — Invent inspiring possibilities. Create your vision. Make long-term plans and priorities, with Mars in Aquarius. Clean closets, garages and attics. Organize for what’s ahead.

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35 Cleanup hitter’s stat 37 Pro Football Hall of Fame location 38 Zero in on 39 Get wrapped up in a sticky situation 40 Doesn’t waste 41 Bedframe part 45 “Alas ... ” 46 Gave temporarily 48 Say “I pass”

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49 Pretends 50 Snowman with a magic hat 53 Joined with 54 San Diego slugger 56 Small taste of liquid 59 Magic vehicle for Ms. Frizzle 60 TD’s six 61 Brian of Roxy Music 62 Male sheep

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Solution to Saturday’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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