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Monday, April 29, 2024

OSU celebrates opening of ‘The Year of the Cowboy’ exhibit

Lillie Solomon’s family for an opening reception to honor the history behind Pistol Pete. Dean of Libraries Sheila Johnson introduced Cathy Shuffield, the exhibit’s lead curator, to give opening remarks.

Oklahoma State University opened its latest art installment in Edmon Low Library on Thursday in the Mark and Lisa Snell Gallery. The exhibit celebrates ‘The Year of the Cowboy,’ including images and artifacts from Frank Eaton’s family and past Pistol Petes. OSU welcomed back former Pistol Petes, members of the Eaton family and

“It’s a beautiful thing when a team comes together for a common cause. It was so easy to put together a team to curate this exhibit. Do you know why? Everybody loves Pistol Pete,” Shuffield said.

The exhibit’s first section tells a brief history of how Eaton became the school’s mascot in 1923. It provides

Regents name Cro

dean of College of Arts and Sciences

will be a successful leader of the university’s largest college.”

Oklahoma State University has named Dr. Melinda Cro as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Friday, the OSU/A&M Board of Regents approved Cro, who is currently the assistant dean of student success, engagement and undergraduate studies in the College of Arts and Sciences at Kansas State University.

“I am looking forward to working collaboratively to build on the interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary strengths of the College of Arts and Sciences to shape a community of connection and belonging,” Cro said. “That focus on engagement, both locally and globally defined, must be accessible and will serve as an economic engine to meet the needs of the state of Oklahoma and its citizens.

“My goal is that the College of Arts and Sciences will serve as the preeminent example of what such a college can accomplish and bring in the context of the land-grant institution.”

Cro will begin her tenure as CAS dean in July, replacing the college’s interim dean, Dr. Keith Garbutt. Garbutt will return to his post as dean of the Honors College this fall.

“I’ve said countless times that CAS is the heart of OSU, and I have no doubt Dr. Cro will keep it going strong,” Garbutt said. “Her extensive experience, vision for the future and love of the landgrant mission have proven to us that she

A University of Georgia graduate, Cro is a digital humanist and early modernist with a Ph.D. in romance languages. She is a tenured professor of modern languages who served in successive leadership roles during her time at KSU, including graduate program director and head of the Department of Modern Languages.

“My experiences have afforded me an opportunity to work collaboratively across a large landgrant institution with a range of stakeholders, internal and external, to achieve strategic priorities while understanding the complexities of change management,” Cro said. “I have spent most of my education and academic career at public land-grant research universities, and I understand the crucial role that Oklahoma State plays within the state, across the region, and around the globe.

“OSU has an outward facing mission to support its communities and the world through its teaching, research and Extension.”

Finding a new CAS dean involved a national candidate search, with three finalists coming to Stillwater for interviews and presentations in February.

“During her interview, I was impressed with Dr. Cro’s discussion of how extensively she collaborated with department heads at her current institution,” OSU Vice Provost Chris Francisco said.

facts about his life, his involvement with OSU and the fiddle that he was known to play in his free time.

The middle section of the exhibit continues the Pistol Pete story after Eaton passed away in 1958. It holds memorabilia from Pistol Pete alumni and expresses gratitude for their service as the school’s mascot.

The exhibit’s final section gives a brief history and evolution of the different Pete heads used through the years, focusing on Solomon and her children, who have been making the heads for 45 years.

“We’ve been fortunate enough to be part of the Pistol Pete family. It’s a very unique and wonderful group and we cherish that relationship. It’s a privilege to be part of this legacy. We take great pride in the contribution that my mother’s artistry has made to OSU,” Shamas said.

during their April meeting Friday in Miami, Oklahoma. “President Kayse Shrum and I are confident we succeeded in identifying the individual best suited to lead the strategic execution of our land-grant mission for the Graduate College,” said Dr. Jeanette Mendez, OSU provost and senior vice president. “OSU is committed to elevating our graduate programs, expanding our certificate programs to provide our graduates with enhanced career opportunities, and promoting student involvement through our mul-

tidisciplinary programs. I know Dr. Melanie Morgan is poised to lead the Graduate College’s commitment to preparing students for fulfilling careers.”

Morgan is expected to assume her duties as dean in July. As associate dean, Morgan directed graduate records function for Purdue, managed the Graduate School Fellowship Office and oversaw professional development for the graduate school.

Annette Solomon Shamas, Lillie’s daughter, spoke to the attendees about her family’s history with Pete’s head and how Pistol Pete had become a part of their family.

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No. 19 Cowboys sweep Friday doubleheader, earn series sweep of BYU

Daniel Allen Staff Reporter

About two months ago, Oklahoma State’s offense was, as some within the roster would say, “under construction.”

A multitude of new faces compiled the Cowboys’ lineup. The returning pieces were rusty and still adapting to live action. Not to mention, a series loss on the road to mid-major Sam Houston State − albeit an offensive-heavy lineup − raised questions regarding OSU’s outlook.

Still, many on the roster believed their best offensive days were ahead of them. “I feel like this team is still gonna be really good at the end of all of I,” two-way player Carson Benge said after OSU’s seriesopening loss to the Bearkats.

Fast forward, and the group’s patience paid dividends. On Friday, Benge’s sentiment came into fruition after No. 19 OSU swept a doubleheader against Big 12 newcomer BYU to clinch a series sweep of the Cougars. A day in which the Cowboys’ logged wins of 11-5 and 12-5.

Baseball season is a long season that commonly entails growing pains. Even for the premier teams.

Late-February displays are often opposite products than those of late April and early May. OSU (30-14, 14-7 Big 12) appears to be nearing the latter form.

“I thought we responded to some really big, pretty good punches early on early on,” first baseman Colin Brueggemann said. “I think during all three games, (BYU) made a really good run at us pretty early on. And I think that we were able to respond pretty well.”

Attacking starting pitchers has been a vocal point from OSU coach Josh Holliday. On Friday night, during Game 2 of the doubleheader, BYU starting pitcher Ben Hansen was taken out after 4 1/3 innings of work. That came after allowing four earned runs in that span.

Mission accomplished.

However, Hansen wasn’t the lone example. No BYU (16-24, 6-18 Big 12) starter surpassed five innings during either of the three games. And the one that did – Bryce Robison in the first game Friday –surrendered six earned runs.

“We got to (BYU’s starters), yes, but we also got them out of the game and didn’t allow them to protect their bullpen,” Holliday said. “And so, their bullpen got exposed.”

When the Cougars pulled Hansen with one out in the bottom of the fifth, All-Americancaliber reliever Stone Cushing was handed the ball with runners on second and third. The Cowboys got after him, too.

Brueggemann logged a two-RBI single to center field before Cushing recorded the

final two outs of the frame. One inning later, the onslaught continued. OSU batters recorded three walks, two hits and a hit batter for three runs off Cushing in the bottom of the sixth. Cushing, who displayed arguably his least efficient outing of the season, was also pulled.

“We never gave (Cushing) a chance to pitch with the lead,” Holliday said. “And they have used him often with the lead and most of the time with the lead, and most of the time of the time, they have won in (conference play) when he’s had the chance to pitch with

the lead. So, it was good that we didn’t give him that opportunity.”

In the top of the second, OSU starting pitcher Brian Holiday surrendered a threerun homer to BYU center fielder Crew McChesney. Early in the season, given the growth moments throughout the Cowboys’ lineup, such an early blemish might have placed greater stress on Holiday.

Now, he can live with an occasional walk, double or home run. Why? Take 40 runs in a three-game span this week as a prime sample. “I feel like our offense

gave me a lot of confidence, just scoring a bunch of runs,” Holiday said. “And then I feel like once (I) started executing a lot of pitches, I felt like they couldn’t touch me.”

The Cowboys’ 35 hits on the weekend marked a seasonhigh during a three-game series. In addition, their 13 home runs marked a season high. Holiday, among all of his teammates, are adamant OSU’s offensive tear during its series sweep of BYU is a sign of what is to come. The returning pieces who contributed to what statistically compiled the Cowboys’ best offensive team under

Holliday in 2023 are starting to emulate their efficiency from a season ago. And with offensive leaders such as third baseman Tyler Wulfert and second baseman Aidan Meola still sidelined, OSU might not be done displaying what’s in the tank. “I think all weekend, really, we showcased what we could really do,” Holiday said. “I think that this really sets up going into next weekend. And I feel like then we can really showcase what we can do with our bats.”

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OSU scored 40 runs on 35 hits in the sweep against BYU.

Oklahoma State football adds Indiana transfer running back Trent Howland

Calif Poncy Staff Reporter

Despite the running back room looking full, the Oklahoma State football team added a running back in the transfer portal.

Trent Howland, an Indiana transfer, is reportedly headed to Stillwater to suit up for the Cowboys next season, first reported by Pete Thamel on Friday night.

Howland, who comes to OSU with two seasons of eligibility remaining, led the Hoosiers in rushing yards last season with 354, while also putting up two touchdowns. Howland is not known for his ability as a receiver, as he posted just three receptions for IU last season.

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What Howland does bring is brute force. He was listed at 6-foot-3, 240 pounds last season at Indiana as a redshirt sophomore. His physical, downhill way of play is similar to OSU star running back Ollie Gordon stylistically, which makes his fit with the Cowboys for this upcoming season a peculiar one.

Along with his similarities to Gordon, Howland will fit into a back-

field already full, with Arkansas transfer AJ Green, along with multiple freshmen looking to get on the field for the first time.

Howland and Gordon could combine to make one of the nation’s most physically dominant running back duos next season, and Howland could take some of the load off Gordon.

Trent Howland, a transfer who led Indiana in rushing yards a season ago, is committing to OSU.

Oklahoma State’s David hits a walk-off on Senior Day, Cowgirls defeat Kansas, 9-1

Ashton Slaughter Assistant Sports Editor

Kenny Gajewski knew it was a too-good-to-be-true moment.

The Oklahoma State coach leaned over to grad assistant Chyenne Factor in the dugout on Sunday afternoon and assessed the situation at hand: Scotland David, the senior outfielder who has suffered numerous serious injuries, had a chance to walk-off Kansas on Senior Day. A day that, through the injuries, was never certain for David, the player that Gajewski suggested should medically retire from the game she loves.

“I said, ‘Man, this would be really cool if Scotty could end the game here,’” Gajewski said.

On a 1-2 count, David fired a ball to the center field wall, bringing Tia Worsop home from second base, securing a run-rule OSU victory and series sweep, 9-1. David, who had just rounded second base herself, stopped her celebratory trot and let the mob of teammates swallow her.

“Seeing everybody’s faces when they were running at me, it was a little scary,” David said with a laugh.

Gajewski, a self-proclaimed emotional guy, wasn’t thinking about Senior Day as much this season coming into the weekend. Unlike other seasons, he knows that his team will play at home again in the postseason, so he knows Cowgirl fans will get the chance to cheer for his seniors again.

But after a made-formovies ending like that, he couldn’t help but think about what the five seniors — David,

OSU scored 40 runs on 35 hits in the sweep against BYU.

Jilyen Poullard, Lexi Kilfoyl, Ivy Rosenberry and Caroline Wang — specifically “Scotty,” have done for his program.

“Just to stay in the moment and to be able to watch that and enjoy that, it takes me back a long way,” Gajewski said, while starting to choke up.

Even those who haven’t been around the program through David’s injuries and surgeries — like Poullard, who transferred from McNeese State and is in her first season at OSU — knows the effect that David has on the program and how much that moment meant.

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“Like Coach G says, Scotty doesn’t see the field as much as we’d all like her to, but she is the epitome of the Cowgirl way,” Poullard said.

“...So for her to be able to have that moment is extra, extra special.”

Through all the suffering,

David hasn’t given up, and her story, which’s filled with upsand-downs got another up on her Senior Day.

“I’m just so proud of her (for) enduring tough times, and (that’s) what’s made her who she is and who she’s gonna be for a long time,” Gajewski said.

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I ran my first half-marathon.

Kennedy Thomason News & Lifestyle Editor

I wasn’t taught much about the Oklahoma City bombing in my Virginia public schools. About all I knew about it was that it happened.

Two weeks ago, I had the privilege of writing a memorial piece for Dr. Margaret “Peggy” Clark, one of the 168 lives lost. Talking to one of her daughters and also a best friend, I learned a little bit more about the impact the bombing had on Oklahomans.

tragedies, running races that have a cause behind them are much more impactful. I grew up in Blacksburg, Virginia, also home to Virginia Tech. The first race I ran as a middle schooler was the 3.2 for 32, honoring the 32 people who died after a gunman opened fire on campus. It remains one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history.

Yesterday’s 4:50 a.m. alarm had nothing on the 5:15 a.m. one I’ve woken up to for months. As I jumped in the car and spedwalked to my corral, there wasn’t much time to think about why I was there or reflect on the reason the Oklahoma City marathon races exist.

Still, the magnitude of the lives lost that day didn’t set in until the last quarter mile of the race. Marking the barriers of the finish chute were flags with the photos and names of each person who died. As I accelerated to the finish, I caught glimpses of their faces.

Although often spurring from

When you grow up in a community still healing from wounds of violence, seeing people physically unified in a race like that is powerful. Although I don’t have the same personal connection to the OKC marathon races, you can still feel the importance.

You feel it as you pass other racers with names of the dead written across

their bibs. You feel it as you see matching family T-shirts of dead family members. You feel it as you see their names written on posters bouncing up and down with the rest of the ones that have encouraging sayings scrawled on.

Not only do you get to feel a sense of accomplishment from completing the race, but you also get to feel part of something bigger.

The fitness, medal and subsequent Instagram post are all fun parts of doing a race. But being able to honor those lost makes racing feel that much more significant.

That’s what will keep me coming back to races like this.

Kennedy Thomason

Thousands of runners flocked to the start line for a 6:30 a.m. kickoff.

of Communication at the University of Louisville (1998-2001).

tem for the residents of Oklahoma, the country and the globe.”

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She also previously served Purdue as director of Graduate Studies in the Brian Lamb School of Communication (2014-18) and director of the Oral Communication Curriculum Program (200118) and held a previous appointment as an assistant professor in the Department

“I look forward to building upon OSU’s excellent reputation as a top land-grant institution and am excited about the role graduate education will play in realizing the strategic plan of the university,” Morgan said. “OSU is wellpositioned to prepare graduate students for the challenges of today’s world. I plan to increase access to post-graduate education by promoting and creating unique graduate experiences with novel delivery methods across the OSU sys-

Morgan earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Texas Christian University, a master’s in interpersonal and organizational communication from the University of Arkansas-Little Rock and her Ph.D. from the University of Kansas in communication and social gerontology.

Morgan has received numerous awards, including the Brian Lamb School of Communication Outstanding Graduate Student Mentor Award, the

Don Yoder Outstanding Faculty Award by the National Communication Association and the Charles B. Murphy Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award.

“I am enthusiastic about collaborating with the outstanding faculty and staff at OSU to provide the resources and training for our students to achieve new levels of research excellence while maintaining and fostering the current culture that ensures graduate students thrive during their graduate experience,” Morgan said.

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Morgan is expected to assume her duties as dean in July.

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“I know she will find a group of department heads in CAS that is eager to work together with her to strengthen the college and fulfill our land-grant mission.”

OSU Provost Jeanette Mendez added her enthusiasm for hiring Cro, noting the “significant support [Cro received] from the many individuals and groups involved in the interview process.”

“President Shrum and I are confident we succeeded in identifying the administrator best suited to lead the College of Arts and Sciences as the college aligns its strategic vision with the university’s strategic plan, and ensures

all faculty, staff, students, alumni and external partners have a voice in the process,” Dr. Mendez said. “We look forward to Dr. Cro joining the OSU leadership team.”

Cro is the first female dean of the college to serve in a full-time, non-interim capacity. She will lead 24 departments, 650 faculty, 200 staff and nearly 7,000 students.

“CAS is particularly wellpositioned to help chart the potential

and power of higher education as an economic and intellectual engine serving the needs of the state and its communities,” Cro said. “The mission of the college within the frame of the land-grant institution is unique, creating opportunities for translating the foundational research and teaching into applied opportunities for engagement where knowledge is co-created with the communities served.”

OUR EYES ARE ON CHRIST!

“ As the eyes of slaves look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a maid look to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes look to the LORD our God, till he show us his mercy.” (Ps.123:2 NIV)

“My heart is not proud, O LORD, my eyes are not haughty...But I have stilled and quieted my soul; like a weaned child with its mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me.” (Ps.131:1,2

NIV)

“ I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit...he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.

He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear (stand in awe) and put their trust in the LORD.” (Ps.40:1-3 NIV)

“But they that wait upon the LORD shall

renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” (Is.40:31 KJV)

There is something definite and real about waiting on the Lord. I remember years ago when I sensed the Lord speak to me.

“Make yourself available!” I thought I was! I was reading my Bible some and going to church regularly. As I considered this challenge from Lord, I felt I should spend some quiet time daily with the Lord. With my busy days,I decided to spend a hour (5 to 6 a.m.) each day. That decision brought about important changes in my life and service to God. I was learning to wait on the Lord. What a loving and faithful God we have to help us find his best for our lives. It pays off to have a definite, daily time with your Bible and Jesus

Dr. Melinda Cro, OSU’s new dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

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Scott Petty was also in attendance and attributed by Shuffield as a large part of why the exhibit came to fruition. Petty served at Pistol Pete No. 40 from 1985-87 and has been an integral part for ‘The Year of the Cowboy’ celebration.

Petty acknowledged former Petes in attendance and expressed the group’s gratitude toward everyone who continues to make Pistol Pete possible. He touched on the importance of remembering those who had come before him and their contributions that continue to make Pistol Pete an integral part of the university.

“It’s important for us to acknowledge the 100 years of the history behind Pete and that the student body at OSU were the ones that said Frank Eaton represents everything that students and the university should be about,” Petty said. “It is part of the Cowboy culture and part of the Cowboy Code.”

Petty also thanked Bryce Coon and Caden Schaufele, Petes No. 95 and 96, respectively, for their past year of

dedication and service as the university’s mascot. He then introduced Coo

per Hamilton, Pistol Pete No. 97, and Braden Smith, Pistol Pete No. 98. The two newest Petes will hit the ground running, splitting 40 events before May 19.

The exhibit is open to the public and will be on display on the second floor of Edmon Low Library until December.

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OSU opened its latest art installment in Edmon Low Library on Thursday in the Mark and Lisa Snell Gallery celebrating ‘The year of the Cowboy.’

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April Donations Drive for Local Animal Shelters @ 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Daily Horoscope

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Today’s Birthday (04/29/24). Pursue personal passion this year. Coordinate collaborative efforts to realize dreams. Capture summer’s creative inspiration into plans and schedules. Your team wins this spring. Strengthen your heart to grow this winter for a springtime of fun, relaxation and romance. Go for what you really want.

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 — Positive cash flow increases naturally. Find your lucrative comfort zone, with Venus in Taurus for a month. Put your heart into your work.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 9 — Your luck in love improves immensely over the next month, with Venus in your sign. Pamper yourself with a new style or look. You’re beautiful.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 7 — Savor peaceful privacy, with Venus in Taurus. Meditation, contemplation and organization provide the answers you’re looking for. Make plans to realize a beautiful dream.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 9 — Grow through social activities. You’re especially popular, with Venus in Taurus for almost a month. Share your heart with friends. Support important community causes.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9 — Your professional status rises this next month, with Venus in Taurus. Watch for career advances. Put love into your work and it flowers. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 9 — Follow your heart where it leads. The next month is good for traveling, with Venus in Taurus. Class convenes and studies get interesting.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is an 8 — It’s all for home and family. Collaborate for shared financial gain over the next month, with Venus in Taurus. Protect your interests. Invest for growth.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 9 — Share your heart. Collaborate for fun and ease. Partnerships flower anew, with Venus in Taurus this month. Fall in love all over again.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 9 — Get your heart pumping, with Venus in Taurus for almost a month. Your work, health and energy grow with physical action. Shine, beautiful diamond.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 9 — You’re especially lucky with games and romance this month, with Venus in Taurus. Artistic efforts produce satisfying results. Creativity, fun and beauty flower naturally. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8 — Fill your home with beauty, fun and laughter. Enjoy your lovely nest, with Venus in Taurus. Make valuable improvements. Savor domestic bliss with family. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — Savor what you’re learning, with Venus in Taurus. Dig into fascinating research. Explore a passion. Express from your heart. Write about what you love.

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Solution to Saturday’s puzzle

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