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Thursday, May 2, 2024

OSU Team 3 placed second at the competition and took home a $5,000 cash prize at the University of Tulsa’s Investment Portfolio Challange.

OSU students make finals of investment portfolio competition

Jeff Hopper OSU News

Two teams of students from the Spears School of Business’ student-managed investment fund (SMIF) class made the final competition round at the University of

Tulsa’s Investment Portfolio Challenge on April 17.

The team of Carson Confer, Connor Mackey, Anna Taylor, Wyatt Blackstock and Jordan Flinton placed second and took home a $5,000 cash prize, while the Dino and the Fellas team, consisting of Tyler Thomason, Trent Adams, Constantino Borrelli, Holden

Cobb, Carson Horsburgh and Dean Bigler was also a finalist.

“I am very proud of both teams that participated in the competition,” said Dr. Eric Sisneros, assistant instructional professor in the Department of Finance and SMIF instructor.

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OSU Alumni Association encourages students to get involved

Rayjawn Maytubby O’Colly Contributor

The OSU Alumni Association president spoke to students about getting involved on Tuesday.

“The Alumni Association is there from the minute you’re born, until you pass away,” said OSU Alumni Association president and former superintendent Dr. Ann Caine.

“Once you leave us, this is going to be your home. That Conoco Phillips building on the east side of the Student Union is going to be your forever home anytime you come back to campus.” Caine was present on Tuesday evening at the OSU Foundation to deliver a speech to the student faculty on the importance of raising money for the association as well as the importance of being involved with the association

as a student. At the OSU Foundation, students engage with alumni and friends of the university to build relationships and raise money for various funds and projects involved within the university. Caine gave spoke about why the association is important, and why students should take advantage of the Alumni Association now rather than later or not at all.

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Department of Plant Biology, Ecology and Evolution graduate student Megan Adler recently received a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship.

The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship is considered the most prestigious and competitive fellowship for any STEM graduate student. There are approximately 2,000 awardees out of an estimated 14,000 applicants. Awardees receive $159,000 in funding over three years.

Integrative biology graduate student Kaleb Banks received an honorable mention from the NSF, as did Georgia Eastham, a chemistry, biochemistry, and plant and soil sciences senior and Goldwater Scholar.

Adler, Banks and Eastham were the only students at OSU to receive these distinguished honors for 2024.

Megan Adler Adler received her Bachelor of Science dual degree in biology and plant biology with a concentration in ecology and evolution at OSU. She then worked at ARL Bio Pharma as a microbiologist before going into her master’s as a graduate research assistant.

Her master’s research focuses on the intricate mechanisms through which parasitic plants and hosts communicate during parasitism. Adler does molecular lab work to investigate whether parasitism can induce chromatin changes in hosts and/or parasites.

In the first semester of her master’s, she worked as a research assistant and focused on her NSF application. Her former adviser, Dr. Saima Shahid — former assistant professor of plant biology, ecology and evolution — helped her in the application process.

“It was very validating as a scientist to receive this grant, both personally and academically, because it shows me that people like my ideas and want to fund those ideas,” Adler said. “This grant provides me with flexibility in my career and research, as well as the chance to explore more professional development opportunities.”

The grant will allow Adler to delve deeper into the relationship between parasite and host as well as explore the underlying molecular mechanisms in plant-plant interactions. With the support of the NSF funding, she aims to continue her investigations into plant communication, laying the groundwork for future advancements in her field and spreading knowledge of parasitic plants to her community.

Kaleb Banks

Originally from north -

western Illinois, Banks completed his undergraduate studies in wildlife biology at the University of WisconsinStevens Point in 2022. In the fall of the same year, he began his master’s program at OSU under the mentorship of Dr. Michael Reichert, an integrative biology assistant professor.

Banks’ passion for wildlife conservation traces back to his childhood fascination with catching snakes, turtles and frogs. As he grew up, his interest expanded to encompass the life history, ecology and conservation practices associated with these species.

“During my high school and undergraduate years, I worked on several reptile conservation-focused projects with endangered species such as the Blanding’s turtle and Eastern Massasauga rattlesnake,” Banks said. “Through these projects, I developed an interest in improving conservation efforts through modeling techniques.”

Banks’ research primarily revolves around leveraging and enhancing modeling techniques to address conservation-related inquiries concerning amphibians, with a particular emphasis on estimating species population size and range. His work predominantly focuses on the threatened crawfish frog, utilizing a combination of frog call surveys and species distribution models to estimate their distribution in Oklahoma. Additionally, he is assessing the efficacy of acoustic spatially explicit capture-recapture methods to estimate crawfish frog population size.

Banks said receiving an honorable mention for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship holds profound significance and serves as a testament to his dedication, perseverance and scholarly achievements, validating the research trajectory he has chosen to pursue.

Georgia Eastham Eastham, from Davis, California, just committed to MIT where she will start her Ph.D. in chemistry in the fall. Eastham said that interacting with the Office of Scholar Development and Undergraduate Research got her on her way to research at OSU.

Alongside receiving an honorable mention from the NSF and being a Goldwater Scholar, she was also selected as a Wentz Research Scholar in both 2021 for phytochemical wheat research and in 2022 for her adaptation of strainloadable alkenes for biological uses. She was also involved as a McKnight Scholar and Freshman Research Scholar.

“I’ve taken advantage of everything I can at OSU,” Eastham said.

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Schubart sets OSU single-game home run record in Cowboys’ 21-6 win over Wichita State

Daniel Allen Staff Reporter

Nolan Schubart didn’t realize he’d etched his name into the Oklahoma State record books.

As he touched home plate moments after a sixth-inning solo home run on a line to right field, he glanced at the O’Brate Stadium scoreboard. There, he caught a glimpse of a graphic displaying the record-breaking ninehome home total for the three-year-old ballpark during a 21-6 run-rule win over Wichita State on Tuesday night, which marked a three-game midweek sweep of the Shockers for OSU.

But Schubart missed another graphic. The big one. And by a matter of seconds.

He didn’t get word that his sixthinning bomb, which marked his fourth home run of the night, broke the OSU record.

“That was definitely one of the crazier offensive days that I’ve ever seen,” said first baseman Colin Brueggemann, who hit two home runs of his own. “He’s just seeing it really well right now. And he’s swinging a good stick.” Schubart reminisced on the exclusivity tethered to breaking OSU records

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given the program’s lineage of offensive gurus.

Pete Incaviglia. Robin Ventura. Jeff Guiel. Monty Fariss. Jordy Mercer. None of them ever logged four home runs in one game. But Schubart did.

“I didn’t think I’d be the only one to do that,” Schubart said. “But (I did). Which is pretty cool.

“It’s pretty surreal. It’s kind of not setting in yet. Because like I said, all of the legendary guys that we have had come through (OSU). But to have that record is pretty cool.”

And when a record is broken, all take note.

“It’s damn near impossible,” OSU coach Josh Holliday said. “It’s fun to see. Because I was a little kid here in 1977 when (my family) moved here. I grew up here. I watched the great ones play here. I got a chance to wear this uniform myself. I played with some great All-American players. And now that I have gotten a chance to come back here and coach, it’s always a thrill when positive things are happening at a program, a place that you care deeply about.

“When you can see record-setting crowds, record-setting players and record-setting experiences, like Nolan’s, happen, that’s what we’re here to do.”

The No. 14 Cowboys (31-14) made easy work of Wichita State from the first inning on. OSU plated 11 runs in

its first offensive frame, courtesy of six walks, four hits and two homers – the first being a Carson Benge grand slam, which was swiftly followed by Schubart’s first of four homers on the night.

Complementary pitching efforts from starting right-hander Dominick Reid – who struck out five and allowed no hits over three scoreless frames –Ryan Bogusz, southpaw Drew Blake, Evan O’Toole, Tommy Molsky and lefty Ryan Ure, kept the Shockers’ (22-24) offense at bay throughout.

That allowed OSU’s offense to continue its course.

In the third, Schubart logged his second home run of the night, jumping on a hanging slider from Shocker right-handed reliever Matt Wilkinson, launching it over the right-field wall into the Stillwater night sky. Two innings later came his third homer -- this time, to left field. And then, the recordsetter in the bottom of the sixth.

“It felt really good,” Schubart said. “Nights like this always feel really good.”

The Cowboys lacked Schubart’s home run power and offensive efficiency for a little more than a month when he left OSU’s midweek contest at Dallas Baptist on Feb. 27 after suffering a foul ball deflection off the ballpark turf to the groin. Surgery sidelined him for extensive time. Now, OSU is reaping from his recent offensive success.

But Schubart’s eruption marked more than just a record. In Schubart’s mind, it foreshadowed what could be for the Cowboys once the returning pieces from OSU’s prolific offense a season ago and the Cowboys’ pitching staff – which holds a Big 12-best 4.34 team ERA and 503 strikeouts – are simultaneously efficient.

“We just got to keep going,” Brueggemann said. “And I think it’s us (going to be) getting hot at the right time.”

Now, the focus turns to a trek to Austin, Texas, in a three-game road series against the scorching-hot Texas Longhorn offense. With Texas clinching a series win against first-place Oklahoma in Norman over the weekend, the Cowboys are within striking distance to overtake the top spot in the conference standings.

And if anything, Schubart and Co. are hopeful Tuesday night’s production will carry into the weekend.

“(We’re) pretty unstoppable,” Schubart said. “I think if we got it–we’re showing glimpses of (pitching and hitting) being unlocked together. That’s pretty, pretty scary. We’re gonna be really hard to beat when our defense, pitching and hitting and our offense is all going together. So, if we get that all going together, which I know we will, we’re gonna be really scary.”

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With Texas clinching a series win against first-place Oklahoma in Norman over the weekend, the Cowboys are within striking distance to overtake the top spot in the conference standings.

OSU freshman Stout places 22nd in pro debut on Korn Ferry Tour

Dalton Arredondo Staff Reporter

After getting medalist honors in the Big 12 Championship, Oklahoma State freshman Preston Stout finished in the top 25 in his professional debut.

Stout competed in the Veritex Bank Championship on the Korn Ferry tour this past weekend in Arlington, Texas. He qualified for the tournament via a sponsor exemption with Veritex. He tied for 22nd in his professional debut, with scores of 64, 68 and 67 on the first and final round, making it 18-under for the tournament. Although he finished in the top 25, no money was accepted to keep his amateur status.

Stout said the tournament was a good experience to see where his game stacked up with professional golfers.

“I didn’t really have any expectations going into it. I knew I wanted to make the cut, and I knew I was playing good, so I knew anything was possible,” Stout said. “It was good to play some good golf and to be out there. There’s some good players, so it was really fun to kind of watch them and compare my game to their game and kind of see what they’re better at than me.”

His caddy, Jake Christensen, was teammates with Stout in high school and caddied a handful of his events, including the Byron Nelson Junior. He said being able to caddy someone he knows makes the tournament experience better.

“It’s very different than if you had a caddy that’s provided by the golf course that you don’t really know because in between shots we were able to talk about normal stuff we would talk about every day,” Christensen said. “And it can take your mind off of the next shot until you’re ready to hit it. It just makes it more fun in my opinion because you have a friend out there, someone that you know, and you’re comfortable around.”

Stout will continue to prepare for the NCAA Regionals with the Cowboys. Additionally, with his recent performance, he is eligible to play in the next Korn Ferry event, which is the AdventHealth Championship in Kansas City, Missouri. He has not decided whether he will compete in the event.

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OSU freshman Preston Stout made his professional debut on the Korn Ferry Tour this past weekend.

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Reid leads OSU pitching staff past Wichita State, earns first career win

Weston Wertzberger Staff Reporter

For the first two months of the season, Dominick Reid hadn’t spent much time on the mound as a reliever.

Before April 16, Reid, a sophomore right-handed pitcher for Oklahoma State, found playing time in only six games with a 7 1/3 innings combined.

In the past three midweek matchups, Reid has been selected as the starter. Two weeks ago, against Dallas Baptist, he struck out a career-high six

batters but allowed five runs and four hits in three innings. Last week, at Oral Roberts, Reid lasted only two innings with two strikeouts, five runs and two hits.

In Tuesday’s matchup at O’Brate Stadium against Wichita State, Reid stayed clean, with five strikeouts and three walks in three innings and no hits or runs. The OSU offense took charge immediately and led the entire way, including 11 runs in the first, helping Reid earn his first career win in a 21-6 seven-inning run-rule.

“(The pitching staff) did a nice job today,” OSU coach Josh Holliday said. “If we catch the ball or throw the

ball better, Drew’s (Blake) outing might have been cleaner. The one inning that they scored some runs they were under; we didn’t throw the ball across the dial the way we needed to.”

Five relievers earned some time on the mound for the Cowboys (31-14), but none pitched at least two full innings.

Ryan Bogusz struck out one and allowed one earned run in the fourth inning, a solo home run by designated hitter Derek Williams, his first of two home runs.

Drew Blake had conflict in the fifth with only two-thirds of an inning, allowing three hits and four unearned

runs with only one strikeout. Evan O’Toole cleaned up the mess in one and one-third innings with no hits and three strikeouts.

In the seventh, Tommy Molsky lasted two-thirds of the inning with two strikeouts, allowing two hits and an earned run. Ryan Ure got the final out with a strikeout to end the ballgame early.

The Cowboys travel to Austin this weekend to face the Texas Longhorns (28-18, 13-8).

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Dominick Reid struck out five and allowed no hits in three innings.

Portfolio

The challenge tasks teams with preparing and presenting ways to improve an existing equity portfolio considering risk tolerance, sector composition, economic conditions and fundamental analysis for a hypothetical $6 million investment portfolio.

“The second-place finish shows that we have great students at OSU that are going to be successful in the future.”

Teams virtually submit a 30-minute presentation prior to the live event, which is scored and used to determine

teams that make it to the final round of the competition. Finalists participate in a 20-minute live Q&A session during which industry representatives and the general audience, including faculty advisors will ask questions concerning the submitted virtual presentation. The scores from the presentation and Q&A sessions are combined to determine first-, second- and third-place teams.

“These competitions are incredibly impactful for the students,” Sisneros said. “It gives them an opportunity to apply skills and knowledge to a realworld situation, network with industry professionals, and have fun preparing for and competing with their fellow classmates.”

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Dino and the Fellas team pictured from left: Tyler Thomason, Trent Adams, Constantino Borrelli, Holden Cobb, Carson Horsburgh and Dean Bigler.

“I’ve been very fortunate to get those experiences and have great mentors: Dr. Brett Carver, who is a professor of plant and soil sciences, and Dr. Jimmie Weaver, an associate professor in chemistry. They’ve both been very good at telling me about a presentation opportunity and helping fund a lot of my trips really early on.

“I didn’t realize this when it was happening, but later I realized I had presented a lot more than other people and it is because of the systems at OSU.”

Aside from her opportunities at OSU, the NSF also funded Eastham’s presentation work at national and international meetings and her research on

arsenite and arsenate-induced changes in the lipid profile of Escherichia coli at Montana State University in the summer of 2022. Currently, Eastham is doing organic chemistry research with Weaver and looks forward to more research in this area in her future.

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From left to right, Megan Adler, Kaleb Banks and Georgia Eastham received recognition from the National Science Foundation.

‘Help save a life’

A message from Payne County LiveWell Coalition

Melissa Walters O’Colly Contributor

This month marks the end of the school year. Some may want to celebrate with friends and family before leaving Stillwater. For those graduating, the upcoming celebrations are their last hoorah.

As we near the end of the year festivities, it’s important to know what binge drinking is and what to look out for to identify alcohol poisoning. Binge drinking is a common pattern for excessive alcohol use in the United States. Binge drinking means 5 or more drinks for men and 4 or more drinks for women during an occasion. Although people that binge drink are often not dependent on alcohol, binge drinking is still harmful.

Binge drinking can be linked to injuries, illnesses and can place binge drinkers at a higher risk for disorders like alcohol use disorder. Binge drinking is common in the United States with 1 in 6 US adults, 25% weekly and 90% yearly reporting binge drinking, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The most common binge drinking ages are 18-34, according to the CDC. Binge drinking can be more common among men, though statistics show that more women are starting to binge drink.

Binge drinking can be linked to serious risks such as injury and illness. This includes unintentional injuries such as car crashes, falls, burns and alcohol poisoning; violence such as homicide, domestic violence and sexual assault; illnesses and diseases such sexually transmitted diseases, high blood pressure, strokes, heart diseases, liver disease, breast cancer, as well as liver, colon, rectum and mouth cancer.

There is a possibility of alcohol poisoning when a person binge drinks. If someone drinks too much and too quickly, it can lead to impairments in motor coordination, decisionmaking, impulse control and other functions, which increases the risk of harm.

Alcohol poisoning happens when too much alcohol enters your bloodstream in areas that are controlled by the brain for basic life support like breathing, heart rate and body temperature control. When these basic life-support functions are compromised by alcohol in the bloodstream, they stop working properly and ultimately shut down, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.

The NIAAA lists some signs and symptoms of alcohol poisoning such as mental confusion, trouble remaining conscious, vomiting, seizures, trouble breathing, slow heart rate, clammy skin, no gag reflex and extremely low body temperature. If one sees someone experiencing alcohol poisoning, never leave that person alone. Immediately call 911 and stay with them. Be prepared to provide necessary information to first responders, such as the amount the person drank, whether they took any drugs and any other health information they may need. Keep the person on the ground in a sitting position. Never put the person under a cold shower, because they already have a low body temperature. It could cause hypothermia.

Help the person if they are vomiting by having the person lean forward to prevent choking. If they are unconscious, roll them over on to their side with the ear toward the ground. This is called the recovery position. It is important to stay with a person experiencing these symptoms because alcohol poisoning can lead to brain damage and even death. If you see someone that may need help, help that person out. For more information, contact Melissa Walters with Payne County LiveWell Coalition for more information and resources.

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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

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Binge drinking can potentially lead to injuries or health issues.

“I think it’s important for students to know that we’re here to support you now,” Caine said. “So we have programs like student ambassadors that work with us on hosting big events. They also work with president Shrum. We have a student network which helps us promote other events and help spread the word and get our alumni engaged. We like to start them out when they are in college though, getting familiar with being in our building and getting a feel for who we are and what we do. But at the end of the day, it’s all about keeping students engaged who then turn into alumni so then they stay engaged.”

As as an alumni, one is able to get loved ones involved and ready for their orange experience as early as you would like them to.

“We have a legacy program,” Caine said. “Alumni can register their children or grandchildren with us, and we will send them birthday cards every year. On big birthdays, we’ll send them a special gift. When they start preschool or kindergarten, we’ll send them an OSU backpack. When they turn 16, we’ll send them an OSU key chain because hopefully they’ll be driving.”

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April Donations Drive for Local Animal Shelters @ 9

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Clay Art Academy @ 3:30 - 5 p.m.

Admission: $100 (Ages 8 -10)

Location: Prairie Arts Center

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Kids’ Night @ 11a.m. - 11 p.m.

Location: Louie’s Grill & Bar

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Kids Night @ 5 - 9 p.m.

Location: Eskimo Joe’s

Admission: $1 w/ Buffy meals

KiKi’s Karaoke @ 7 - 9 p.m.

Location: EM Curators of Craft

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College Night @ 8 p.m

Location: Tumbleweed DanceHall & Concert Arena

Admission: $8.00 Cover Charge and free entry for 21+

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Songwriters Circle w/ Dylan Moss @ 7 - 9 p.m.

Location: Bad Brad’s Bar-B-Q

Drop & Draw @ 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Location: OSU Museum of Art

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Karaoke & Beer Pong Tournament @ 9:30 p.m.

Location: The Union Beverage Co

Admission: Free Karaoke and Beer Pong but you must register by 9:30

Fiber Arts Group Thursdays @ 6 - 8:30 p.m.

Location: Prairie Arts Center

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Troubadour Thursdays @ 7:30 p.m.

Location: Stillwater Community Center

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Live Music Thursdays @ 7 p.m.

Location: Iron Monk Brewing Company

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Singo Thursday’s @ 8 p.m.

Location: Louie’s Grill & Bar

https://louiesgrillandbar.com/locations/stillwater/ Thumbs Up Thursdays for Elementary Age Kids @ 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Location: Stillwater Public Library

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Location: Tumbleweed Dance Hall & Concert Venue

Admission: General: $70 & VIP $125

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Today’s Birthday (05/02/24). Celebrate personal victories this year. You can win valuable prizes with disciplined teamwork. Shift directions with summer plans, before autumn fun with parties and friends. Slow to manage physical changes this winter, before love, romance and fun with family next spring. Let your light shine.

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 — Nostalgia surges. Social trends look to the past. Adapt community efforts around changes over five months, with Pluto retrograde. Enjoy time with old friends.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 7 — Revise professional plans, with Pluto retrograde for five months. Advancement could seem slow or suspended. Reconsider career goals. Imagine an inspiring future worth realizing.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — Review data and studies, with Aquarius Pluto retrograde. Reconsider past assumptions and puzzles. Prepare for educational conferences, travels or classes after 10/11/24. Investigate history. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 7 — Nurture yourself as you support others. Revise and reaffirm shared financial agreements. Fine-tune collaborative responsibilities, with Pluto retrograde. Review investments and plan for long-term growth.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — Collaborate to complete or resolve past issues, with Pluto retrograde in Aquarius. Grow by releasing old resentments. Reconsider routines and habits. Reinvent and reimagine together.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Revise work and physical health and fitness goals, with Pluto retrograde. Practice for higher performance over five months. Abandon past limitations. Prepare for autumn glory.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 7 — Refine creative or romantic strategies, with Pluto retrograde. Review plans. Tune instruments, practice and prepare for a performance, deadline or goal later this year.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — Reimagine domestic possibilities. Restore domestic harmony over five months, with Pluto retrograde. Reconsider assumptions. Repay old debts or promises. Learn from family history and ancestry. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — Edit, rewrite and revise. Review communications carefully, with Pluto retrograde for five months. Beware of lies and misinformation. Polish creative projects for an autumn launch. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 9 — Review finances to conserve resources, with Pluto retrograde over five months. Reassess assets and liabilities to develop what you’ve acquired. Learn from past successes. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7 — The next five months favor healing old wounds, with Aquarius Pluto retrograde. Let go of outworn baggage. Complete past issues to develop and grow. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — Revise and refine stress reduction practices over five months, with Pluto retrograde. Curtail speculation and risk. Enjoy a peaceful retreat. Launch actions later this year.