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Everything Smith said on his radio show

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Anderson to have wrist surgery, out indefintely

Anderson initially hurt it when OSU hosted Texas. Anderson is righthanded.

Sam Hutchens Staff Reporter

The Cowboys will be without one of their top weapons for an indefinite period.

Senior guard Avery Anderson will have surgery on his left wrist Wednesday, coach Mike Boynton said Monday.

“It’s going to put him out indefinitely,” Boynton said. “You deal with different bumps in the road throughout the season. Obviously this is another one for us.”

Anderson has averaged 11.1 points per game, and has been one of OSU’s three primary guards charged with activating the offense.

Anderson also leads the Cowboys in steals by a wide margin. He has 32,

nine more than any teammate. He typically draws the task of guarding an explosive opposing guard.

“He’s our best onball defender, there’s no question,” Boynton said.

“I’ve said that repeatedly. He’s one of the best onball defenders I’ve ever coached.”

The Cowboys beat No. 15 TCU without Anderson in their last game.

“I think the guys handed it pretty well on Saturday,” Boynton said.

“I look forward to seeing who else continues to rise to that challenge.”

Senior guard Caleb

Asberry started in Anderson’s spot and played well. Asberry will combine with other guards such as John-Michael Wright, Bryce Thompson and Chris Harris Jr. to fill the role. “We don’t have anyone like Avery,” Boynton said. “No one is as dynamic with the ball. No one has the fast-twitch athleticism that he has. But they all have different skills they bring to the able that can be beneficial.”

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Grammys recap: who made the best music in 2022?

Jaden Besteda Staff Reporter

On Sunday night, the 2023 Grammys held some surprises, yet the ceremony recognized and awarded the biggest names in the music industry.

The expected winners did win in the biggest categories and the biggest artist of the decade broke a new record.

Beyonce is the artist with the most Grammys, with 32, after earning four awards from the Recording Academy in the 2023 proceedings.

“I’m trying not to be too emotional and I’m trying to just receive this night,” she said, after breaking the record a little more than two hours into the main telecast. “I want to thank God for protecting me. … I’d like to thank my uncle Johnny, who’s not here, but he’s here in spirit.”

She thanked her parents, husband and three children before concluding, “I’d like to thank the queer community for your love and for inventing this genre.”

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Beyonce, however, did not take home the award for album of the year. A fan of Harry Styles announced his victory followed by an emotional speech where Styles said winning a Grammy does not happen to people like him. Beyonce fans criticized Harry Styles’s speech saying he is a white man from England who is extreme -

ly privileged. Despite Beyoncé’s 32 Grammy wins – the most of any artist in history –, many are troubled by the fact she has yet to win album of the year and that she’s lost to white musicians every time she has been nominated.

On Monday afternoon, OSU coach John Smith held his weekly radio show at Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, where he recapped his team’s backto-back top-ranked wins and touched on upcoming duals against South Dakota State and Stanford. The No. 11-ranked Cowboys have just four duals remaining in the regular season prior to postseason play.

Here’s a recap of some of the main point from Smith’s radio show.

Opening statement: “The better team we faced (this weekend) is obviously Missouri. I think Missouri is probably actually the No. 3 or No. 4 team in the country right now. If you’re just looking at their team and it’s the first time they’ve really had their team back as a whole. They went down there to Norman and (faced OU), and won 33-3. Solid team. This team, probably along with Iowa State are the two teams to beat if you’re going to win the Big 12.”

On starting both duals at 141 pounds:

“When you look at the Michigan match, it was just about trying to put ourselves in a better position to win and take a lead (early) because we knew that we had a chance to win four of the first bouts. We ended up winning three of those four, obviously with Kaden (Gfeller) dropping a

On Carter Young:

“Carter goes out in the Michigan match, gets up 9-2, and then he gets rolled out. He only wrestled five minutes, you know, I mean (Pat Nolan) can’t ride. I mean, I’ve seen Carter struggle on bottom, yes, but this guy can’t ride you. He’s like, ‘I don’t have to get out’. (Sunday) he had a great match. He outscrambled his opponent in the second period, after a scoreless first period. Then after he scrambled, he rode him out and picked up a riding time point. Then he gives up a cheap takedown and I’m like, ‘why did you do that’.”

“Wrestling seven minutes is the key. I mean, he had a good outing. He’s just still not finishing. You’ve given up a period. You’ve given up a takedown. He’s still giving up things and winning against quality people.”

On Dustin Plott’s loss to Peyton Mocco:

“He didn’t do anything. He just got kind of emotional a little bit. We’ve seen it before. But he needs to kind of just recognize that this sport really isn’t that hard. So, hopefully he can grow from an experience like that. He got moved around, and when I see him getting moved around real easy, like, somebody cuffs him and he stumbles maybe and can’t balance himself. Then I kind f know, he’s not into this thing.”

“I can’t even remember a match really, where he didn’t get a takedown. Guys are going to make adjustments, though, because they’ve seen him hit 5,000 single-leg (takedowns).”

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“He just didn’t do anything. So what is he gonna do now? What is he gonna do now? He better get his tail up and quit having mediocre matches at this time of the year.”

On Konner

Doucet’s progression:

“Konner is doing a pretty good job at keeping scores down. I think through the season he’s developed some strategies and will continue to do that, to not let people beat him up. I really actually do believe he’s getting better and maybe if he can find that takedown, we can win some of these (heavyweight bouts) by one or two or three. But I’ve said it all along, he wrestled No. 1 and No. 8 over the weekend and it was a two-point difference in both.”

On 125

Pounds:

“Most likely, Reece is going to wrestle these next four matches for us. Hopefully he can progress, but he’s going to have to steal a spot from someone for Big 12s. Even if he has a quality win over someone, he may not get an automatic bid.”

“Reece is our guy and our plan is to stick with Reece moving forward.”

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OSU wrestling coach John Smith discussed the Cowboys’ wins over Michigan and Missouri during his weekly radio show on Monday night.

OSU previews the filled holes from the offseason

Daniel Allen Staff Reporter

When Josh Holliday sat in front of the podium on Monday morning to address the media, a sense of optimism was apparent.

No returning starting pitchers from last season, a loss of a combined 34 home runs and two of the top three batting averages from last year’s team. Yet, Holliday is adamant his team can contend for a conference title – or possibly even more.

Opening Day for the 2023 season is less than two weeks way, and the Cowboys will head to the College Baseball Showdown at Globe Life Field.

Here are some primary points from OSU’s inaugural press conference ahead of its season opener on Feb. 17.

Watts-Brown emerging as top pitcher:

When asked for his first impression of sophomore pitcher, Juaron Watts-Brown, Nolan McLean’s response was blunt.

“Dang, that slider is good.”

Watts-Brown, a transfer from Long Beach State, recorded a 3.68 ERA, 110 strikeouts and a 4-4 record on the mound last season with the Dirtbags, including a complete game, no-hitter against UC Riverside. One of the more coveted names in the transfer portal this past offseason, Holliday, his coaching staff and players believe they won a major recruiting battle with the Hanford, CA. native.

But what makes him so special?

“I think (Watts-Brown) is a lot more like Justin Campbell,” shortstop Marcus Brown said. “Just with the way he competes, the way he suffocates hitters in the box, he’s gonna attack you from the get-go.”

Justin Campbell, OSU’s ace pitcher for the past season-and-a-half, now a member the Cleveland Guardians farm system, broke multiple records during his time in Stillwater – including the program’s first complete game no-hitter against Kansas in 2021. To draw such

a comparison, one would need to prove themselves in a significant manner.

In his first inning of in-game competition in the fall against the Texas Rangers Instructional Squad, Watts-Brown struck out the side in less than 10 pitches. His teammates added how once a quiet and shy pupil in the pitcher’s room, he has now immersed himself has one of the vocal leaders on the team – a trait so vital any potential ace pitcher.

“It kind of took him a little bit to warm up to us,” McLean said. “Obviously he’s a new guy but he’s a pretty goofy individual once you get to know him. I’ve grown to really like Juaron and enjoy being around him quite a bit.”

Benge cementing role on team after Tommy John surgery:

Carson Benge missed the entire 2022 season, which left players and coaches distraught.

Benge, according to Holliday, was in prime position to either start or play a major role in last year’s team. Tommy

John surgery, however, added a twist to the plot.

“He did some things both ways that probably could have put us over the hump a little bit,” Holliday said.

“Especially on the mound where he was really starting to make a statement, prior to his injury.”

A two-way player, Benge added an element of versatility OSU lacked, especially in regional play when the number of arms available was dwindling. Not to mention his batting and offensive potential could have solidified him as one of the top pinch-hitters for the Cowboys.

“He’s a very good athlete on the field,” Holliday said. “He can play infield and he can play outfield. He hits lefthanded and he’s talented on the mound. It’s just a matter of making sure we get him game ready.”

Who fills Trenkle’s role?:

There is a deep void to fill in the outfield.

After losing three-year starting center fielder, Caeden Trenkle, the

Cowboys are looking to find a replacement, and have less than two weeks to do so.

Yet, Holliday believes they have an immediate answer. While not distinctly vocal about who it may be, he believes in Zach Ehrhard.

One name was consistently mentioned, though. True freshman, Nolan Schubart.

“I think Nolan (Schubart) will come in here and make a bigger impact (as a freshman) than I did for sure,” second baseman Roc Riggio said. “I remember I was playing second baseman in our third inter-squad and he hit me a pop up to second base and I was like ‘dang.’ I caught it and looked up at the scoreboard and he hit it like 102 feet straight in the air.”

When discussing Schubart’s potential his power – particularly as a freshman – was a recurring topic.

“Yeah (Schubart) hit a ball yesterday that has not come down yet,” McLean said.

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Josh Holliday spoke on Monday about new pitcher Jarron Watts-Brown and outfielder Nolan Schubart and their roles this season.

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Hones elected as the new ombuds officer

Luisa Clausen News & Lifestyle Editor

Oklahoma State promotes an encouraging and reassuring learning and working environment with The Office of the Ombuds Officer.

The office’s goal is to be used as a resource for all members of the OSU communities on the Stillwater, OSU-Tulsa, and Okmulgee campuses (faculty, students, staff, administrators and postdoctoral fellows) and offers a safe, confidential place to talk about campus-related problems.

Dr. Carol Jones, a professor and Buchanan Chair in Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, holds a passion for making OSU policy and procedure as fair, appropriate, agile and functional as possible.That is what made Jones OSU’s new ombuds officer.

Jones has considerable experience in the industry, having served as president of CL Jones Consulting since 2012 and has authored 170 publications and numerous industry e-zine articles

“I look forward to welcoming faculty, students and staff into my office, finding positive solutions and helping to ensure that the campus community is heard,” Jones said.

As an ombuds officer, Jones will listen to and review issues, explore options, make inquiries and referrals as appropriate, and facilitate resolutions in an impartial manner where no party feels fear of retaliation. She will not act as an advocate or take sides in the performance of these duties.

Jones has served the

Cowboy family for 20 years as a faculty member and a representative on a wide array of university boards and organizations, and that is why Senior Vice President for Executive Affairs Kyle Wray said Jones is an ideal fit for the position. Wray said Jones has the personality and the background to be an extremely effective mediator.

“We want to ensure that everyone in the Cowboy family feels comfortable to raise concerns and communicate openly,” Wray said. “Her decades of experience — both in academia and industry — reflect not only her experience and skill but her lasting commitment to this institution.”

In addition to her extensive work as a graduate faculty member and researcher, Jones has served as OSU Faculty Council chair, Academic Standards and Policy Committee chair, Oklahoma Fire Council Chair, and a member of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Faculty Advisory Council, among many others.

She also has served as an advisor for several student organizations, an academic advisor for biosystems students and a Student Integrity Facilitator. She has served on various university committees, as well, including the Grade Appeals Committee, Student Conduct Committee, Late Drop Committee, Tuition Appeals Board, Graduation Speaker Committee and the Reinstatement Committee. She and her dog, Otis, have been proud members of Pete’s Pet Posse since 2017.

The Office of the Ombsudperson is located in the Student Union, room 225. Contact the office at 405-7446627 or ombuds@okstate.edu.

For more information about the Office of the Ombuds Officer and its services, visit https://okla.st/ombuds.

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Otis, a Poodle Yorkie mix, and his owner, Carol Jones. Jones and her dog have been a member of Pete’s Pet Posse since 2017.

Crews race to find survivors in Turkey and Syria as quake death toll now exceeds 6,000

Nabih Bulos Los Angeles Times

ISTANBUL — As temperatures dipped below freezing, rescue crews raced Tuesday to free those trapped under the thousands of buildings that collapsed in the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that rocked southern Turkey and northern Syria, even as the death toll rose past 6,000.

Rescue workers scrabbled frantically at mounds of rubble, alert for the cries of still-conscious survivors. Aftershocks, including a strong jolt of magnitude 5.7 on Tuesday, added to the difficulty and fear. Trained emergency personnel and heavy equipment were in short supply as affected areas waited for domestic and international aid to arrive, held up in some cases by harsh weather conditions that snarled airports.

The full scale of the devastation left by the massive temblor — one of the most powerful to hit the region in more than a century — still has yet to become clear. But on Tuesday evening, Turkey’s disaster management agency said that at least 4,500 people had died. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said earlier that more than 22,000 others were injured, and he declared a three-month state of emergency in 10 provinces affected by the earthquake.

In Syria, which has been racked by a 12-year civil war, officials were quoted in state media as saying that 812 people had died since Monday in areas controlled by the government of President Bashar Assad. In opposition-held enclaves of northwest Syria, the White Helmets, a civil defense volunteer group, said the number of dead exceeded 790, adding that it was likely an underestimate.

The World Health Organization warned that a staggering 23 million people, 1.4 million of them children, could be exposed to the elements.

“It’s now a race against time,” said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the WHO’s director general. “Every minute, every hour that passes, the chances of finding survivors alive diminishes.”

In Gaziantep, a provincial Turkish capital close to the quake’s epicenter, rescue crews searched through the rockstrewn remains of one of the city’s many leveled buildings, shouting for silence from onlookers. A crew member sat atop a concrete slab that had once been the building’s roof, pressing his ear to the masonry to pick up sounds of distress beneath the wreckage.

In the crowd, some people lifted their heads, others bowed them, as they strained to listen as one.

Minutes passed.

Nothing.

That doleful scene was replicated across the region Tuesday. There were some heartening successes — about 8,000 people have been rescued so far in Turkey, Erdogan said — but the sheer scale of the task facing emergency responders is daunting, compounded by the frigid temperatures, inclement weather and the hundreds of aftershocks.

“Now, on the second day, the disaster is revealing itself to be larger than we first thought,” said Ammar Selmo, a volunteer with the White Helmets.

The organization has become a fixture in rebel-held parts of war-torn Syria for more than a decade, with crews in white hard hats known for running into still-smoldering husks of bombed buildings to fish out survivors. But the earthquake’s aftermath is unprecedented for the group, Selmo said.

“We’re always ready to respond, but normally it’s three or four homes we have to deal with. Now there are 400, with hundreds of families under the ground,” he said, adding that his organization is short of “vehicles, fuel and money.”

The harsh weather conditions that have battered the region for weeks are hampering the rescue efforts and the arrival of assistance promised by a host of countries, including Britain, members of the European Union, India, Pakistan, Qatar, South Korea and the U.S. Los Angeles County is sending dozens of specially trained firefighters; Fairfax County in Virginia is also dispatching a crew.

Even Greece, which has strained

relations with Turkey, said it would send a military transport aircraft with rescue dogs.

Nations were less forthcoming with offers of assistance to Syria, whether because of downgraded relations with Assad’s government or because of U.S. and EU sanctions that have kept donors away. Russia and Iran, staunch allies of the Syrian government, have sent hundreds of troops and engineering specialists to assist rescue efforts.

In the Turkish city of Antakya, the capital of Hatay province, resident Nurgul Atay told The Associated Press that she could hear her mother’s cries from beneath the rubble of a flattened building. But she and others were unable to reach the trapped woman by themselves, and trained rescue crews and heavy equipment were unavailable.

“If only we could lift the concrete slab, we’d be able to reach her,” Atay said. “My mother is 70 years old. She won’t be able to withstand this for long.”

Along with rescue crews, medical facilities have been overwhelmed as well, and also subject to the disruption and tension of aftershocks. That’s especially true on the Syrian side of the border, where the merciless civil war has hollowed out many of the country’s institutions and much of its infrastruc-

ture.

The rebel-held northern regions, backed by Turkish forces, are home to millions of Syrians displaced by the war, who are now experiencing even greater misery. The area has relied on routes through southern Turkey for goods and supplies. The United Nations has for years dispatched aid via those routes rather than through the Syrian capital, Damascus.

But the earthquake has upended those arrangements. Madevi Sun-Suon, spokesperson for the U.N.’s humanitarian agency, said aid would be disrupted because of the damaged roads.

“We are exploring all avenues to reach people in need and conducting assessments on feasibility,” Sun-Suon told CNN. “We do have aid, but this road issue is a big challenge.”

Turkey’s Iskenderun port also appears to have suffered a blow. Danish shipping company A.P. Moller - Maersk said Tuesday that the port had suffered “severe structural damage, leading to a complete stop of all operations until further notice.” The statement added that roads were also heavily affected and that the company would divert containers to other transshipment hubs.

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Smoke billows from the Iskenderun Port as rescue workers work at the scene of a collapsed building on Feb. 07, 2023, in Iskenderun, Turkey.

‘Knock At The Cabin’ Review

JR Churchill Staff Reporter

There are a lot of movies that lack creativity and fall victim to countless continuity errors and overused tropes.

“Knock at the Cabin,” is not one of those movies.

The film had my friends and me on the edge of our seats from the start. Knock at the Cabin tells a gripping story about an impending apocalypse that can only be avoided via the sacrifice of a member of a particular family.

Dave Bautista performed a spectacular lead antagonist who goes by the name of Lenord. Bautista’s calm demeanor and eloquence when speaking make him seem both eerie and trustworthy.

The two main protagonists Jonathan Groff (Eric) and Ben Aldridge (Andrew) also played spectacular roles. Their performances were engrossing and I really believed both Bautista and Aldridge at points. The movie went straight into the action and I truly liked that.

One thing that seems common with movies, is that they take their time introducing the danger and plot of the movie. I have no problem with movies doing that, however, it was refreshing to see a movie kick off the thick of the movie quickly. Within 15 minutes we met the antagonists, were

aware of the danger, had a fight scene and most characters had been fleshed out for the audience. There are only two major knocks that I have on this movie. The first is the deluge of close-up headshots with a blurred background. These can be a great mode of portraying a character’s emotions without them having to say that they are feeling a certain way. However, I feel as if the technique was used in every available instance whereas they could have used dolly zooms, dutch tilts or other ways to emphasize that something was going on that was not being said.

The second error that I felt was that Eric (Johnathan Groff), never felt complete as a character. The impression I had after the movie ended was that Eric’s character arc was rushed. He never had a scene that focused entirely on him, unlike the other main characters. The flashbacks were all oriented around Andrew and/or Wen (Eric and Andrew’s daughter, played by Kristen Cui). I feel as if the absence of this character prevents the story from feeling complete.

All things considered, this is a pretty good movie. I was really entertained throughout the whole movie, despite the story not seeming complete. I rate it a 7.5 out of 10.

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Poster art for “Knock at the Cabin,” adapted from Paul Tremblay’s 2018 horror novel “The Cabin at the End of the World.” (Universal/TNS)

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Washington Post pop music critic Chris Richards said for the past 20 years and counting, the Recording Academy has routinely failed to recognize Black artists at their creative peaks — and to her credit, Beyoncé keeps updating that peak with each new album.

Another big surprise comes from the “Song Of The Year” category. Bonnie Raitt’s song “And Just Like That” won the stiff category. That choice was seen as weird by people on the internet, especially given it’s by far the least popular song of the selection that included Adele’s “Easy On Me” and Beyonce’s “Take My Soul.” Nevertheless, the song’s raw emotion gave it the edge over the committee voting council. According to Billboard, the Recording Academy boasts more than 12,000 voting members. The entire membership is allowed to vote in the big four categories — best new artist, record, song and album of the year.

Here is a list of all the winners:

Album Of The Year: Harry Styles, Harry’s House

Best New Artist: Samara Joy

Record Of The Year: Lizzo, “About

Damn Time”

Song Of The Year: Bonnie Raitt, “And Just Like That”

Best Pop Solo

Performance:

Adele, “Easy On

Me” Best Dance/Electronic Album:

Beyoncé, Renaissance

Best Rap Album: Kendrick Lamar, Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers

Best Pop Duo Or Group Performance: Sam Smith & Kim

Petras, “Unholy”

Best R&B Song: Beyoncé, “Cuff It”

Best Pop Vocal

Album: Harry Styles, Harry’s House

Best R&B Album: Robert Glasper, Black Radio III

Best Rap Perfor-

mance: Kendrick Lamar, “The Heart Part 5”

Best Rap Song: Kendrick Lamar, “The Heart Part 5”

Best Melodic Rap:

Future ft. Drake and Tems, “Wait For U”

Best R&B Perfor-

mance: Muni Long, “Hrs & Hrs”

Best Rock Album:

Ozzy Osbourne, Patient Number 9

Best Latin Pop

Album:

Ruben Blades & Boca Livre, Pasieros Best Music Film: Various Artists, Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story

Best Music Video: Taylor Swift, “All Too Well: The Short Film”

Best Alternative Music Album: Wet Leg, Wet Leg

Best Comedy

Album”

Dave Chappelle, The Closer

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Beyonce accepts the award for best dance/electronic music album at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

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Daily Horoscope

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Linda Black Horoscopes (TNS)

Today’s Birthday (02/08/23). Connect and network to grow this year. Stay true to your word, your values and yourself. The resolution of winter domestic puzzles inspires buzzing springtime connections. Summer changes reorient your work or industry, leading to autumn explorations and fantastic discoveries. Creative communication projects flourish.

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 7 — Rest can restore strength. Don’t push beyond limitations. Abandon illusions. Work with what you have. Discuss potential and develop interesting possibilities. You can win.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 6 — Romantic fantasies and ideals fade. Still, you can see the possibilities. Build with what you have. Creativity flowers from curiosity. Relax and have fun.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — You’re especially productive at home. Clean domestic messes and make improvements. Study options and choose lasting quality. Work together for shared family support.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is an 8 — Discuss a dream or vision with your network. Imagine it, realized. Find a diamond in the rough and polish it. Share the possibilities.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — Clarify your vision. List financial goals. Repay a debt. A sense of purpose, passion and connection energizes your steps. Advance for lasting gain.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Nurture yourself. Dress for success.

Try a new style. Imagine perfection and build your vision, piece by piece. Indulge personal passions and they grow.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 7 — Organize plans in private. Envision what you really want. Insight dawns and illuminates new possibilities. Speculate and explore. Research and discover interesting potential.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — Notice what’s not working with a team project. Share ideas that contribute to the shared mission. Learn from multiple perspectives. Find creative solutions together.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — Discuss professional possibilities and potential with trusted allies. Valuable solutions, collaborations and projects arise in conversation. Talk about crazy dreams and wild ideas.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 9 — Expand your exploration. Investigate potential avenues. Study and research options. Watch for hidden dangers.

Listen for clues and insight. Record your observations and ideas.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8 — Collaborate for shared financial gain. Seek win-win solutions and find them. Resolve complications by talking them through. Listen generously. Repay kindness. Pay it forward.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 9 — Share encouragement and support with your partner. Discuss plans, ideas and possibilities for the future. Develop your common vision with love. Invent romantic subplots.

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Solution

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