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‘Cities: Skylines 2’ video game launch falls flat Isaac Terry Staff Reporter

Many fans of “Cities: Skylines” have been dying to play the sequelonly to find they can’t run it.

“Cities: Skylines 2” launched on video game distributor Steam on Oct. 24 and immediately garnered mixed reviews, with only 56% of the over 20,000 user reviews giving it a positive review, as of Nov. 2.

In contrast, the original “Cities: Skylines” has a positive review rating of 93%, with over 132,000 total user reviews.

Many reviews on the game’s Steam page write warnings that their game would not run at an acceptable

frames-per-second speed. Many claim to have incredibly advanced hardware and graphics processing units and say then have not been able to play the game.

“The performance is just unacceptable, there are some rendering issues plaguing the game, and on top of that there are some wildly unoptimized assets in this game,” said Steam user Evangeline in a public review. “I wanted to love this game, and in a way I still do, everything else “Cities: Skylines” 1 did is improved in 2, but the terrible performance, and questionable looking assets really ruin the hype for me.”

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Courtesy of Creative Commons “Cities: Skylines 2” launched on video game distributor Steam on Oct. 24.

Retired OSU-Tulsa President Fry inducted into Oklahoma Higher Education Hall of Fame Courtesy OSU News

Tribune News Service Selena Villatoro, former girlfriend of Nestor Hernandez, testifies during his capital murder trial at the Frank Crowley Courts Building on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, in Dallas. Hernandez, 31, is accused of opening fire inside Dallas Methodist Medical Center on Oct. 22, 2022 and killing two people. (Elias Valverde II/The Dallas Morning News/TNS)

‘Hell on Earth’: Testimony begins in trial of man accused of killing 2 at Dallas hospital Maggie Prosser The Dallas Morning News

himself. Jacqueline Pokuaa, a social worker, and Katie Flowers, a nurse, were killed by the gunfire.

Hernandez is standing trial for capital murder this week; if conDALLAS — Selena Villatoro victed, he faces an automatic life didn’t want him to die. sentence without the possibility of She pleaded with police officers parole because Dallas County prosoutside her maternity ward hospital ecutors are not seeking the death room not to shoot her on-again, offpenalty. Testimony in the highagain boyfriend Nestor Hernandez. profile trial began Tuesday morning Between howls and feral screams, inside the courthouse near downtown she begged, “Don’t do this, please Dallas. don’t do this.”

“You would think the maternity She clutched her baby and, with ward would be the happiest … safan IV still poked in her arm, she est place in the world,” prosecutor pushed through the pain of a fresh George Lewis told the panel of 12 C-section and contusions from being jurors and two alternates. pistol whipped and stood up. HernanHernandez, Lewis said, transdez collapsed and dropped his gun in formed the hospital to “hell on the room after police shot him in the Earth.” leg. She threw his handgun into the On Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, about hallway, the clank of metal hitting 11 a.m., Hernandez seemed intoxicatthe tile floor. ed, Villatoro told jurors from the witHernandez, 31, is accused of ness stand Tuesday. He’d walked into fatally shooting two hospital workthe wrong room, mistaking another ers inside Methodist Dallas Mediwoman for Villatoro, who had just cal Center before he was wounded given birth to a baby boy. Hernandez

was seemingly giddy about being a new father, she testified in a demure, soft-spoken tone.

But defense attorneys for Hernandez implied the two had a contentious relationship, and Hernandez was suspicious of whether he was the child’s father. Villatoro had given him an ultimatum as he drove her to the hospital days before: Ditch his small black handgun or she wouldn’t give the baby his last name.

Hernandez, who had a history of robbery convictions and was on parole with an ankle monitor at the time of the shooting, had permission to be at the hospital.

Once inside Room 6 on the fourth floor, he grew irate and accused his girlfriend of infidelity. Hernandez’s attorneys said they were fighting about whether Villatoro gave him a venereal disease, but Villatoro testified she didn’t know why he became so angry.

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Dr. Pamela Fry, who brought transformational change to Oklahoma State University-Tulsa, was inducted into the Oklahoma Higher Education Hall of Fame on Nov. 6. Fry served as president of OSU-Tulsa from 2019-2022.

“We are immensely proud of Dr. Fry,” said Dr. Johnny Stephens, OSU-Tulsa interim president. “Her visionary leadership and dedication have left an indelible mark on our institution and the Tulsa community.

This well-deserved honor is not only a recognition of her exceptional accomplishments, but also her tremendous character.”

As OSU-Tulsa’s third president and first woman to do so, Fry created new academic programs and initiatives focused on serving the workforce needs of Tulsa, most notably the Tulsa-based OSU College of Professional Studies.

“I am forever grateful for the educational and professional opportunities that I have had as a student, faculty member and administrator at Oklahoma’s two major

public research universities, and especially as president of OSU-Tulsa,” Fry said. “I remain steadfast in my belief that access to quality education at all levels and for all students is fundamental to our state and nation’s success. My hope is that I have contributed to this goal, at least in some small part, during my career.”

Fry also worked closely with Tulsa Community College to create College Park, a public four-year university experience that enabled students earn a TCC associate degree and OSU bachelor’s degree while spending all four years on the OSU-Tulsa campus.

Service to the community was also a hallmark of Fry’s presidency.

She facilitated partnerships with Tulsa community representatives with a special focus on the Greenwood District, where OSU-Tulsa is located. She also led the 100 Points of Truth and Transformation initiative, which created new opportunities for people nationwide to learn more about Greenwood and the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.

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POWER RANKINGS: WEEK 10 Tessa Dorrell Staff Reporter

The O’Colly is releasing its Big 12 power rankings each week, and here’s where everyone stacks up after Week 10.

The Cyclones’ sweep in the Big 12 took a turn Saturday in Ames, losing to Kansas, 28-21.

Iowa State held the top running-back duo in the Power Five to just 86 yards on 30 carries.

Devin Neal and Daniel Hinshaw entered the game with a combined 1,259 rushing yards. The loss took Iowa State out of its tie for the top spot in the Big 12, but it doesn’t take away from the team’s successful season so far.

6 KANSAS S TATE Kansas State couldn’t overcome the Longhorns in Austin in overtime despite several opportunities.

The Wildcats’ running game was underwhelming with just 33 yards on 29 carries.

Quarterback Will Howard threw for 327 yards and four touchdowns with most coming after his third-quarter interception.

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(CFP NO. 15; 7-2, 5-1)

According to now Heisman candidate Ollie Gordon, there’s only one Oklahoma, and it ends with State. The Cowboys took down a goalpost and OU with a 27-24 win in Boone Pickens Stadium on Saturday.

Bowman passed for 334 yards, Rashod Owens had a career-high 10 catches for 136 yards, and Brennan Presley caught eight passes for 97 yards.

Gordon finished with 33 carries for 137 yards and two touchdowns. An offense as versatile as the Cowboys’ deserves the top spot in this week’s power rankings.

The Mountaineers toppled the Cougars in Morgantown on Saturday night.

Freshman running back Jahiem White rushed for a season-high 146 yards while CJ Donaldson rushed for 102 yards and two touchdowns. Garret Greene threw two touchdown passes, helping the Mountaineers jump to a 27-0 lead before halftime.

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(7-2, 4-2; CFP NO. 17)

The Sooner sorrows continued at their SEC sendoff in Stillwater. Oklahoma lost to Oklahoma State, 27-24, in the final Big 12 Bedlam.

Some may say a missed pass interference call lost the game for the Sooners, others would say it was the three turnovers. Oklahoma collected 492 yards of total offense, 12 yards more than OSU, but a home crowd for the Cowboys, turnovers, Alan Bowman and Ollie Gordon proved too much for the Sooners.

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Texas Tech The Red Raiders hammered the Horned Frogs in Lubbock. Quarterback Behren Morton threw for 282 yards and two touchdowns.

“We didn’t turn the ball over and we caused turnovers,” TTU coach Joey McGuire said. “You know, if you do those two things, you got a great opportunity.”

(CFP NO. 7; 8-1, 5-1)

The Longhorns outlasted the Wildcats in Austin to stay atop the Big 12 standings.

Texas played its second game with Maalik Murphy at quarterback. Murphy went 19-of-37 passing for 248 yards and a touchdown. He also mixed in two interceptions that kept the game close.

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TCU The Horned Frogs fell short in a 35-28 loss to Texas Tech on Thursday.

Since TCU’s 12-0 regular season last year, the Frogs have gone 5-7. The Horned Frogs must win two of their final three games to avoid a losing season, and two of those games are against No. 7 Texas and No. 17 Oklahoma.

10 BYU The Cougars couldn’t keep up with the Mountaineers, losing 37-7 on the road on Saturday in Morgantown.

BYU is 0-4 on the road in conference play and has been outscored 154-51. This season could be the Cougars’ worst since 2019, and all of BYU’s remaining opponents have winning records.

11 Houston Houston handled business on the road, earning its first road win in the Big 12.

Quarterback Donovan Smith ran for the game-winning two-point conversion after his one-yard touchdown run.

Smith went 21-of-27 for 236 yards and two touchdowns. His two interceptions put the Cougars in a bind, but they clawed their way out and moved up in the rankings.

12 Baylor The Bears buckled under the pressure of overtime, falling 25-24 to Houston on Saturday in Waco.

Baylor kept it close most of the game.

The loss drops the Bears to 1-6 at McLane Stadium this season, with the only win being against Long Island. Baylor has lost its last six home conference games.

13 UCF The Knights got it done in Cincy, snapping their five-game losing streak and earning their first Big 12 win.

Running back RJ Harvey ran for a career-high three touchdowns with 20 carries for 164 yards. The Golden Knights remain in contention for a bowl with the win.

14 Cincinnati The Bearcats are bombing their first Big-12 season. Cincinnati lost 28-26 against UCF at home on Saturday.

This will be the Bearcats’ first season to not play in a bowl game since 2017.

Cincinnati put up 515 yards of offense compared to UCF’s 393, but a fumble and an interception later, the Bearcats’ first Big-12 win was postponed until further notice.

The Jayhawks reached seven-win mark for the first time since 2008 after taking down Iowa State in Ames.

Jason Bean went 14-of-23 passing for 287 yards and one touchdown. The Jayhawks gathered 361 yards of total offense and kept it clean with no turnovers. The Jayhawks have won consecutive conference games for the first time since 2008.

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Continued from 1 “We were good,” she said.

Prosecutors presented a paternity test, proving Hernandez is the baby’s father. “I don’t why he did this for no reason.”

She buried her face in hospital blankets as he called family members, sentimentally telling them, “I love you,” and “be good.”

“He took a beer, he took a gun, he took a mindset of murder to the maternity ward,” Lewis said in opening statements.

Hernandez swung open and slammed shut the closet and bathroom doors, supposedly looking for her lover, Villatoro testified. He knocked over her hospital table and spilled beer, she said. Her baby was asleep in the nearby bassinet.

He then pulled out the handgun from his pants and repeatedly struck her in the head.

“Whoever comes in this room is going to die with us,” Hernandez said, according to an arrest-warrant affidavit.

Hernandez told Villatoro to “enjoy the time you have with your son,” she testified.

Meanwhile, the supervisory nurse, Stacey Smith, was checking on the other 20 or so mothers and babies in the ward. Methodist police officer, Sgt. Robert Rangel, was outside Room 3, flipping through a field notebook where he’d jotted down information about a pair of missing Versace prescription eyeglasses. Smith waltzed past him on her way to Room 11 and asked if everything was all right.

Pokuaa, the social worker, entered Villatoro’s room for routine patient care, police have said. She was shuffling through papers on a clipboard, Villatoro said, when Hernandez walked up behind her and shot her in the head. He then headed around toward the bassinet, when Villatoro said she scooped up her son.

Smith testified she heard a “pop” while inside the room with another patient. She assumed it was a “Caution Wet Floor” sign falling over. Rangel said he mistook the noise for an exploding lightbulb.

The shock of the first ringing, piercing gunshot made some in the courtroom gallery jump as they watched body camera video and surveillance footage.

A few women averted their eyes and pressed their hands against their mouths, aghast.

The jurors, however, stayed fixed on the courtroom TVs. Villatoro testified that back inside her room Hernandez pulled bullets from his back pocket and reloaded the weapon.

In the hallway, Rangel said drops of blood caught his eye — but it wasn’t out-of-thenorm for the hospital police officer. He saw Flowers walk toward the shouting and wailing and then heard a distinct second gunshot.

The gunman, a Hispanic man in dark blue jeans and a black muscle top, emerged from the doorway. At the same

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time, Smith peered outside and saw a man, who she identified in court as Hernandez, standing in the doorway of Room 6, pointing a gun across the hall and aiming it upwards. On the witness stand, Smith held her arm straight out from her shoulder and imitated a gun with her fingers. She testified she saw him fire twice toward Flowers, who stood in the opposite hallway.

The third shot, Rangel said, struck Flowers. Blood seeped from between her fingers as she gripped her neck and collapsed near the nurses station. Flowers, 63, was a veteran nurse, who cared deeply for the mothers and infants she tended to.

Tribune News Service Smith took off Dallas County prosecutor George Lewis walks back to his seat after displaying a photo of 45-year-old Jacqueline Pokuaa, left, and 63-year-old Katie Flowers during the capital murder trial of Nestor Hernandez, 31, at the Frank Crowley Courts Building on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, in Dallas. Hernandez running back toward is alleged to have shot and killed Pokuaa and Flowers at Dallas Methodist Medical Center in October 2022. (Elias Valverde II/The Dallas Morning News/TNS) Room 11.

Villatoro’s screams.

He was lifted onto a gurney of Pardons and Paroles. He “He After a minutes-long stand- and taken to the hospital’s violated parole twice before looked at me … with a smirk off, Villatoro tossed the gun emergency room, where police the shooting, including once on his face,” she said of the into the hallway and police found his state-issued identifi- when he broke curfew. He gunman. officers pushed their way into cation. spent 12 days in jail but was Smith barricaded herself the room. The footage shows In court, Hernandez — released due to insufficient eviand another new mother and Pokuaa splayed out, face-up on wearing a charcoal gray suit dence, a report coauthored by father in the hospital room the floor just inside the door. and striped dress shirt and blue the parole board and criminal bathroom. Their baby was in Blood pooled around her head. tie — sat stoically throughout justice department says. the NICU. Pokuaa, 45, was killed the morning’s testimony. At He later cut off his ankle Rangel shot Hernandez in instantly, Lewis said.

Born in times, he exchanged notes with monitor, which led to an addithe upper leg with his departtional 100 days confinement. ment-issued Glock. Hernandez Ghana, she came to the United his attorneys.

Hernandez was also Hernandez’s parole terms jumped back and retreated into States in the late 1990s to pursue her education in social charged with aggravated aswere heavily criticized by ofthe room, police have said. ficials, who denounced ankle Inside, he talked to his mother work, her brother testified. She sault with a deadly weapon was one of seven siblings, and and aggravated assault against monitors as a form of accounton the phone in Spanish, mother to a 13-year-old. She’d a public servant. He remains in ability and called out lapses in Villatoro said, and confessed worked at Methodist for about custody in the Dallas County oversight of the state’s parole he’d shot someone. Defense a year. jail, with bail set at more than process. In direct response attorneys honed in on whether Hernandez laid face-down $3 million, records show. He to the shooting, Gov. Greg Hernandez was aware he shot on the ground at the foot of the is not being tried on those Abbott signed legislation into two people. hospital bed. Villatoro stood charges this week. law this spring that makes it so In opening statements, between them clothed in only The jury of nine men and parolees or people out on bond defense attorney Paul Johnson mesh postpartum underwear, five women was picked Monface a felony charge if they told the jurors to “keep an her belly still distended and day. Dallas County District knowingly remove or disable open mind.” cords dangling from her hand. Attorney John Creuzot led jury their ankle monitor. Before the “The evidence is going to Her newborn cried. A Dalselection and sat behind pros- law went into effect, tampering have some twists and turns,” ecutors throughout testimony. with an ankle monitor was an he said, asking the jury to con- las police officer later draped When asked if any of the administrative violation, not a sider finding Hernandez guilty Villatoro in a sweatshirt as she begged to be let out of the prospective jurors knew about criminal offense. of a lesser charge of murder. room. the case, several of the more Family and friends of If Hernandez is convicted Officers put Hernandez in than 80-person pool raised Flowers seated in the courtof murder instead of capital handcuffs and dragged him their hands. A few told prosroom gallery were dressed in murder, he would be eligible into the hallway before tightecutors they’d already decided shades of purple — her favorfor parole. ening a tourniquet around his on Hernandez’s guilt and could ite color. Some donned light Rangel tried to reason thigh and packing his bullet not be unbiased jurors. purple butterfly pins, which with Hernandez, telling him wound. He appeared paleHernandez was released were given out at Flowers’ to throw the weapon outside faced and sweaty in police from prison in 2021 after serv- memorial service. and come out with his hands Testimony is expected to in the air; Hernandez groaned video; his eyes were beady as ing 80% of an eight-year senhe winced in pain. He asked tence for aggravated robbery, continue Wednesday morning. and tried to answer back. His according to the Texas Board responses were drowned out by officers to call his mom. news.ed@ocolly.com

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UCF enters OSU game off first Big 12 win Calif Poncy Staff Reporter

The Knights finally did it.

After months of unsuccessful attempts, UCF finally earned its first Big 12 conference win, defeating Cincinnati 28-26.

The Knights won the game on the back of RJ Harvey, their senior running back who racked up 164 yards and 3 touchdowns.

“I’m real proud of our team. That locker room, it feels real good to see smiling faces,” UCF coach Gus Malzhan said. “I’m real proud of the way our guys won that game.”

UCF’s Big 12 transition has gone worse than most expected. The Knights were picked to finish eighth in the media’s preseason Big 12 poll.

With the transition to a major conference already weighing on the Knights, injuries have played a major role in their struggles as well.

Starting quarterback John Rhys Plumlee missed three games and threw only seven passes in another.

The injury to Plumlee hurt the UCF offense, making any attempt at earning its first win in the Big 12 even more challenging.

UCF has dodged injuries to other key players, but the loss of Plumlee has played a major role in the Knights’ 4-5 record.

Despite their poor record, the Knights are full of upset potential, and next on their docket is the scorching-hot Oklahoma State Cowboys.

OSU is coming off a massive win over rival Oklahoma and seemingly has a clear runway to playing for a Big 12 championship.

When Plumlee has been healthy, UCF has shown an ability to attack defenses on the ground and through the air, and the OSU defense has, at times, been vulnerable in both of those areas.

The Knights are buzzing coming off their first Big 12 win, and the Cowboys are on cloud nine after sending Oklahoma packing, but only one will still feel good coming out of Saturday’s game. sports.ed@ocolly.com

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OSU moves up in second week of CFP rankings OSU moved from No. 22 to No. 15 in the CFP rankings on Tuesday.

Davis Cordova Staff Reporter The final Bedlam win for OSU moves the Cowboys up higher in the CFP. The College Football Playoff committee ranked OSU No. 15 in its second week of the rankings on Tuesday. The Cowboys jump seven spots following a win over then-No. 9 Oklahoma, making the Cowboys the biggest movers in the week’s rankings.

The Cowboys are the second-highest ranked Big 12 team behind No. 7 Texas and are positioned to play the Longhorns in the Big 12 Championship game if the season ended today.

No. 15 OSU (7-2, 5-1 Big 12) head into a road matchup against the UCF Knights, who have the best offense in the Big 12 and rank top-10 nationally in total offense and rushing offense.

UCF Football via Twitter (X) UCF was picked eighth in the preseason Big 12 media poll, but has only won one conference game, which came last week against Cincinnati.

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Full CFP Rankings: No. 1: Ohio State No. 2: Georgia No. 3: Michigan No. 4: Florida State No. 5: Washington No. 6: Oregon No. 7: Texas No. 8: Alabama No. 9 Ole Miss No. 10: Penn State No. 11: Louisville No. 12: Oregon State No. 13: Tennessee No. 14: Missouri No. 15: OSU No. 16: Kansas No. 17: Oklahoma No. 18: Utah No. 19: LSU No. 20: Notre Dame No. 21: Arizona No. 22: Iowa No. 23: Tulane No. 24: North Carolina No. 25: Kansas State

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File Photo Oklahoma State released its 2024 baseball schedule, which begins Feb. 16 at Sam Houston State.

Breaking down OSU’s 2024 baseball schedule Daniel Allen Staff Reporter

in the inaugural College Baseball Series at the same venue.

There, OSU will face Michigan, Arkansas and Oregon State. The Razorbacks and As fall ball comes to a Beavers are each coming off close, schedules for the 2024 regional appearances in 2023. college baseball continue to be OSU’s first home series will released. come against Central Michigan Here’s a look at Oklahoma from March 1-3. A two-game State’s schedule and a breakseries against Utah Tech follow down of some of the Cowboys’ before the Cowboys wrap up opponents. nonconference against Mercer.

Other midweek nonconferNonconference play ence contests include the usual home-and-homes against DalThe Cowboys will open las Baptist and Oral Roberts, on Feb. 16 in a three-game fresh off a trip to the College road series at Sam Houston World Series.

State – a makeup for a series OSU will also play three postponed from 2021 because midweek games against of icy weather conditions.

Wichita State, traveling to Eck The Bearcats are scheduled to Stadium on March 26, facing make a return trip to Stillwater the Shockers in the newly built in 2025.

Riverfront Stadium on April 9, A midweek neutral site then back at home April 30. game the following Wednesday And of course, the annul against Abilene Christian will Bedlam midweek nonconfertake place at Globe Life Field, ence contest, where the Cowbefore the Cowboys open play boys will travel to Norman on

March 12.

Big 12 play

Feb. 16-18: at Sam Houston State Feb. 21: vs. Abilene Christian (Globe Life Field)

With newcomers UCF, BYU, Houston and Cincinnati joining the Big 12, the conFeb. 23-25: College Baseference shifted to a 30-game ball Series (Globe Life Field) format instead of the 24-game model used since 2013.

Feb. 27: at Dallas Baptist OSU misses out on Baylor and Kansas – arguably the two March 1-3: vs. Central worst teams in the Big 12 last Michigan season – but faces each conference newcomer. OSU draws March 5-6: vs. Utah Tech BYU and Cincinnati at home and UCF and Houston on the March 8-10: vs. Mercer road.

As for the returning memMarch 12: at Oklahoma bers, OSU gets TCU – which is coming off a Big-12 tournaMarch 15-17: at UCF ment championship and College World Series appearance March 19: vs. Missouri − Texas Tech and Oklahoma State at home, and West Virginia, Kansas State and Texas on the March 22-24: vs. TCU road.

March 26: at Wichita State Full 2024 schedule March 29-31: at West Vir-

ginia April 2: vs. Oral Roberts April 5-7: vs. Oklahoma April 9: vs. Wichita State April 12-14: vs. Cincinnati April 16: vs. Dallas Baptist April 19-21: at Kansas State April 23: at Oral Roberts April 25-April 27: vs. BYU April 30: vs. Wichita State (Riverfront Stadium) May 3-5: at Texas May 10-12: vs. Texas Tech May 16-18: at Houston May 21-25: Big 12 Tournament (Globe Life Field) sports.ed@ocolly.com

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Courtesy of OSU News Dr. Pamela Fry reads a book to elementary students during the launch of the OSU-Tulsa ‘Stache of Books Community Library in 2021. Fry’s service to the community was a hallmark of her presidency.

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“I have known and worked with Dr. Fry for 23 years,” said Dr. Jon E. Pedersen, dean of the OSU College of EduContinued from 1 cation and Human Sciences.

“From my very first interactions with Dr. Fry, it was obviPrior to her role as presious to me that her passion and dent, Fry served as OSU-Tulsa purpose were the people and provost and vice president for students she worked with. She academic affairs, splitting her has always been a phenomenal time between Stillwater and teacher and leader, giving so Tulsa while also serving as much to our profession.” vice provost for the Stillwater During her tenure as dean campus. of the College of Education, She held a series of leader- the college more than doubled ship roles at OSU throughout its endowment, added 14 her career, including interim new endowed faculty lines, provost, associate provost and increased student scholarassociate vice president of un- ships by more than 30% and dergraduate education, dean of established the Watson Famthe College of Education and ily Student Academic Success head of the School of Teaching Center. She provided leaderand Curriculum Leadership. ship to teacher education at

local, state and national levels, including service as editor of one of the top national journals in teacher education and on the board of directors for the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education.

“For me, Dr. Fry has been the ideal role model and mentor,” Pedersen said. “Through her dedication, wisdom and unwavering support, she has enriched my professional journey and so many others.”

Before joining OSU, Fry served 12 years as a faculty member and administrator at the University of Oklahoma.

Fry joins Jim Hess, vice provost of graduate programs at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, and 10 other inductees this

year.

Joseph L. Parker Jr., Oklahoma State Regents for Higher The full list of inductees Education since 2005 includes: William Radke, provost and vice president of AcademTerry D. Britton, president ic Affairs at the University of of Rose State College, 2006-13 Central Oklahoma, 2005-13 Cheryl Evans, president of Liesa Richter, Floyd & Northern Oklahoma College, Martha Norris Chair in Law 2011-21 and George Lynn Cross rePamela Martin Fry, search professor at the Unipresident of Oklahoma State versity of Oklahoma College University-Tulsa, 2019-22 of Law Loy “Jay” Helm, OklaJeanetta Davis Sims, homa State Regents for Higher professor and dean emeritus, Education, 2013-22; OklaJackson College of Graduate homa A&M Board of Regents Studies at UCO 2001-13 John Cameron MuhlenJames Hess, vice provost berg Starkey, late professor at for Graduate Programs at OSU Wimberly School of Religion Center for Health Sciences at Oklahoma City University Adolph Linscheid, presiSteve Turner, president of dent of East Central UniverNortheastern State University sity, 1920-49 since 2012 news.ed@ocolly.com

brownsshoefitstillwater browns.stillwater TRUST THE LORD! (Part #3) “ Trust in the Lord and do good…”

“Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun.” (Ps.37:3,5-6 NIV This whole Psalm is a definite admonition to not let the evil and wicked of the world consume your thinking. In our day this challenge from the Bible seems so appropriate. It seems every way we turn there is violence, fighting, threats and all kinds of turmoil. Whether in our own country or or other parts of world, strife seems to abound. The Lord tells us over and over, especially in this Psalm. Don’t fret! Don’t worry! (37:1,7,8) The Lord reigns!

The Lord also tells us things to do. He tells us to trust him! Again, he is the

object of our faith. Let him deal with the violence and strife in the world, in his time and way, and he will do so! He also encourages, as we trust him, to do good. As we look to him, God can help us see opportunities to reach out to encourage, serve in practical ways and even share with others our faith in Christ.

He is Lord of heaven and earth. As we commit our way to Christ, trusting him, he will make our life a testimony to lead others in a good and right direction.

Ultimately, Christ is going to win in this world. He works now as we trust and follow him; doing good, encouraging others and choosing, for ourselves, a lifestyle that points people in the right way. It is always good to see individuals sincerely encouraging and acting in ways that demonstrate their trust in the one true God and his ultimate triumph. That is what we are called to do.

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Cities...

Continued from 1 Most reviewers had one resounding answer for those who want to play the game still: wait for it. Most recommend waiting some time, ranging from six months to over a year for Colossal Order Ltd., the game’s developers, to “finish” the game and fix its perfor-

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However, the game has its supporters. Many reviews state that, despite the low frames, they’ve been enjoying the content of the game. One of these reviewers is Steam user Lukegrossmiller.

“I’m so impressed with the graphics and realism of this game,” Lukegrossmiller said.

“Giant step up from CS1. The devs have put in a lot of time to make the tools, like road-building, intuitive and incredibly versatile. There’s just so much

that can be done here, and I know its just the beginning. I’m excited to see what happens as more and more content is added.”

Other positive reviews seem to have the same sentiment as before, one that encourages people that it will get better over time, but that what is playable, so far, is enjoyable. Many have even changed their negative reviews to positive ones after a recent patch to the game alleviated some of the previous problems, but for some, it is too

little too late.

One large drawback for these players is the lack of Steam Workshop compatibility. For the previous game, the Steam Workshop allowed users on Steam to create and upload their own mods directly to the game’s workshop page for others to download and use. This was a major focus and feature of the first “Cities: Skylines” game.

“We won’t support other platforms such as Steam Workshop,” said the official “Cities:

Skylines” staff in an FAQ. “We have decided to have Paradox Mods as our platform, as it allows us to have cross-platform modding compatibility. We also wanted mods to be more easily accessible in game, which we are able to do with Paradox Mods.”

Despite these issues, the general consensus is that the game will get better over time and will hopefully be able to live up to and surpass its sequel game. news.ed@ocolly.com

Courtesy of Creative Commons “Cities: Skylines 2” has garnered mixed reviews, with only 56% of the over 20,000 user reviews giving it a positive review, as of Nov. 2.

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Daily Horoscope

Nancy Black Tribune Content Agency Linda Black Horoscopes

Today’s Birthday (11/08/23). Flourish together this year.

Schedule regular creativity, romance and fun. Winter changes reorient plans with your partner, for spring reorganization. Get your body moving this summer for health and energy. Solve romantic or creative challenges next autumn, for renewed inspiration. Share connection, collaboration and contribution.

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 — Walk and talk together. Connect at a deeper level. Partnerships seem easier for the next month, with Venus in Libra. Compromise comes easier.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 9 — Pour your heart into your actions to grow. There’s more work this month, with Venus in Libra. You’re growing healthier and more beautiful.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — Relax and enjoy the company. This month favors love, romance and fun, with Venus in Libra. Creativity and artistry flower. Discover extraordinary beauty.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is an 8 — Beautify your love nest. You’re inspired and energized for domestic projects, with Venus in Libra for four weeks. Strategize with family.

Host gatherings.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9 — Listen to your heart.

Creative communications flower, with Venus in Libra this month. Make valuable connections for profit and intellectual growth. Share and network.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 9 — Use your charms.

The next month could get especially profitable, with Venus in Libra. Put love into your work and demand for it rises.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 9 — You’re especially charismatic and attractive, with Venus in your sign this coming month. Try a new haircut or style. Let your love light shine.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — Rest, recharge and make plans over the next four weeks, with Venus in Libra.

Revel in peace and quiet. Get lost in beauty.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — Enjoy the public spotlight. You’re especially popular, with Venus in Libra for a month. Contribute to advance community causes.

Savor fun, friends and teamwork.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 9 — Expand your territory. Develop your career toward passion, with Venus in Libra. Advance your professional agenda for fun and profit this month. Take charge.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8 — Collaborate for financial growth. Travel can be mind-expanding. Make an educational exploration with Venus in Libra this month. Study and discover rare treasures.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 9 — Collaborate to grow your shared assets. This month, with Venus in Libra, is good for saving money. Reduce waste. Sow, plant and harvest together.

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Solution to Tuesday’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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