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Cowboys survive early scare against Oregon State, stay undefeated Braden Bush Sports Editor

The trajectory of the dual forced John Smith’s hand.

Except for Daton Fix at 133 pounds, the beginning of OSU’s starting lineup is young. Troy Spratley (125) and Tagen Jamison (141) are redshirt freshmen.

And that 1-2-3 combination has worked well for the Cowboys this season. And typically, following those three at 149, is another freshman, Jordan Williams.

But after three matches, OSU was in a hole, and Oregon State had all the momentum.

Smith, OSU’s coach, decided to go with senior Sammy Alvarez in place of Williams at 149, and it worked well.

Alvarez started a stretch of seven consecutive Cowboy wins, and No. 5 OSU pulled away from the No. 16 Beavers in Gallagher-Iba Arena on Sunday afternoon, 27-9.

That wasn’t the plan in the beginning, though, Smith said. Alvarez’s start was a match-time decision.

“I wanted to go with a little bit of experience and just really felt like we needed a little older guys with some experience,” Smith said.

The Cowboys (8-0) are used to getting off to fast starts. Spratley and

File Photo The Cowboys have been used to getting off to quick starts at lighter weight classes, but on Sunday, the middleweights and heavyweights led OSU to a win.

Jamison were each 6-1 in duals heading into Sunday, and Daton Fix was 5-0 with four bonus-point victories. With that combination to start duals, OSU had been separating itself in duals early.

But with the Cowboys trailing, 9-5, they needed a spark. Brandon Kaylor pinned Spratley in the second period.

Tagen Jamison nearly secured a late takedown for a win but was fended off

by Cleveland Belton for a 4-3 upset loss. Fix’s technical fall against Gabe Whisenhunt was the only thing keeping the Beavers (5-3) from taking a bigger lead.

“I’m not disappointed, just kinda got careless with just expecting that we can go out and so some things with putting (in) the energy,” Smith said. “We just kinda let the (141-pound) match go. I

mean, you’re kinda running around, chasing the guy in the last 30 seconds.

Where were you the first 30 seconds?

Just a freshman recognizing you got rope-a-doped.”

Alvarez’s start wasn’t great. After a scoreless first period against No. 15 Nash Singleton, the match went into sudden victory with a 1-1 score.

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McKnight Center’s Sager awarded INTIX 2024 Professional Development Grant OSU News Media Contact: Jessica Novak

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points in the latest RealClearPolitics average of New Hampshire polls, with DeSantis polling in third place with single digits.

Haley is the only woman among the current field of Republican White House aspirants. She’s at times made Nikki Haley’s campaign says it’s subtle references to her gender, generating support from women as particularly when sparring against she seeks to deliver an upset to front- competitors during a string of strong runner Donald Trump in Tuesday’s debate performances last fall. In one New Hampshire primary and aims to debate exchange with then-competitor turn the contest into a two-candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, Haley said that race. she wears heels, but “they’re not a The former U.N. Ambassador has fashion statement — they’re for amappointed a “Women for Nikki” chair munition.” in all 50 states, her campaign managStill, Haley hasn’t made her gener Betsy Ankney told reporters Satur- der the centerpiece of her campaign, day at an event hosted by Bloomberg Ankney said. in Manchester, New Hampshire.

“To be honest, I think other people “We’ve seen great support among think about it a lot more than we do,” women and we’ve also seen a lot of Ankney said. “She is in fact a woman, enthusiasm among women,” she said. she is running for president, she’s the “They are a huge part of our camlast man standing,” she said, before paign.” adding “she’s the last woman standNew Hampshire presents Haley ing.” with her strongest opportunity yet Haley’s extensive campaigning in to score a victory over Trump, owNew Hampshire has earned her an ing to the state’s relatively moderate endorsement from the state’s popular electorate and the ability for undeGov. Chris Sununu and Americans for cided voters to participate in the GOP Prosperity, a grass-roots organizing primary. She had a lackluster showing group backed by billionaire Charles in Iowa’s Jan. 15 Republican caucus, Koch. coming in third place behind Trump (Christian Hall contributed to this and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. report.) news.ed@ocolly.com She trails Trump by nearly 16

The McKnight Center of the Performing Arts at Oklahoma State University has announced Shelby Sager as the recipient of the International Ticketing Association’s 2024 Professional Development Grant. Sager serves as the box office supervisor for The McKnight Center.

Sager will receive the maximum amount of funding available, which covers all expenses associated with attending the INTIX conference in Las Vegas at the end of January.

The INTIX 2024 Professional Development Grant was established to support nonprofit organizations who might not have the budget to provide continuing education to their employees as well as increase the knowledge and performance of ticketing professionals. This grant acknowledges Sager’s commitment to furthering her education for the benefit of The McKnight Center’s ticketing community.

An Edmond, Oklahoma, native, Sager graduated from Oklahoma State University’s Greenwood School of Music with a Bachelor of Science in Music Industry.

“I am thrilled to be attending the International Ticketing Associations 45th

annual conference later this month,” Sager said. “This conference will host more than 84 sessions in just four short days and I cannot wait to continue to expand my knowledge on everything related to ticketing and customer service. I am confident what knowledge I gain will directly and positively impact the ticketing processes at The McKnight Center.”

Sager participates in the training, scheduling and management of part-time box office staff to service all ticketed events. She is responsible for ensuring staff are knowledgeable about McKnight Center events and skilled in selling tickets — all while providing superior customer service.

“I am delighted that Shelby has been awarded this grant,” said Jessica Novak, the center’s director of marketing.

“She began working at The McKnight Center while still a student and has now completed a master’s in marketing while working full time as our talented box office supervisor. Shelby consistently demonstrates her passion for the work that she does, and this award is a testament to her dedication to sharing the arts with our community.”

The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts at Oklahoma State University is a world-class performing arts center that opened in 2019. The center is committed to providing exceptional cultural experiences and arts education to the Stillwater community and beyond. news.ed@ocolly.com

Courtesy of OSU News Shelby Sager received the International Ticketing Associations 2024 Professional Development Grant.

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Andon Freitas Alex Garcia gave the Cowboys the boost they needed, taking the third set of his singles match and securing the win for OSU.

Cowboys get by Middle Tennessee State, start 3-0 behind Garcia’s late win Baylor Byant Staff Reporter

“You’re always prepared to lose the doubles,” Taylor said. “It’s a race to six.

And this is a veteran team, especially at the top. Zink, Garcia, guys that have been through a lot of wars in their time.

Our goal today was to be extroverted, The Cowboys’ win streak continued to be external and focus on that and off of stellar singles performance. see what comes out of it. We asked the OSU hosted the Middle Tennessee guys a simple task but a very hard task State Blue Raiders on Friday for their and that was to be external to go after third match of the season, and the Cow- them.” boys edged out the Blue Raiders, 4-2.

Going into singles, the Cowboys The Cowboys went into the match were down and needed that extra lunge perfect in doubles. In the past two to get themselves the victory. In the matches, the Cowboys went 6-0 in first two matches of the season, the doubles matches. Friday brought a difCowboys were down a key piece on the ferent result. On Court 1, Tyler Zink and court. Due to eligibility, Isaac Becroft Alex Garcia won their third consecutive had to sit out. The match against Middle doubles match of the season, 6-2.

Tennessee marked his season debut, Despite efforts from the Cowboys and he picked up right where he left off. at mounting comebacks, Courts 2 and Becroft was on the board first for the 3 both fell to MTSU, 6-3, and the Blue Cowboys, winning on Court 3, 6-3, 6-3.

Raiders won the doubles point. Going Becroft’s victory marked the first into singles down, OSU coach Dustin of many in a back-and-forth battle. On Taylor said he was not worried because Court 5, OSU’s Erik Schiessl went up of the trust he has with the team. on the board, 6-4, 7-6 (7-5), and was

closely followed by Zink on Court 1, 7-5, 7-5. Middle Tennessee then took Court 4, which brought it down to the last two courts, both in their third sets.

With the match on the line, Garcia slowly built up his lead in the third set.

With one of the largest and most vocal crowds the Greenwood Tennis Center has had in the last few years, Garcia secured his match and therefore the third straight victory for OSU. Garcia thanked the fans for their continued support and emphasized the difference they make when they come out for the matches.

“When they come out with that energy it doesn’t matter where you are, you don’t get tired,” Garcia said. “I couldn’t appreciate it more that they spend the time cheering for us because it really makes a difference. The energy and the people screaming it’s a great atmosphere and hopefully we get to keep it that way.”

Results: Singles competition

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1. Tyler Zink (OSU) def. Leo Raquin (MTSU) 7-5, 7-5 2. Alex Garcia (OSU) def. Marcel Kamrowski (MTSU) 6-4, 5-7, 6-3 3. Issac Becroft (OSU) def. Ondrej Horak (MTSU) 6-3, 6-3 4. Shu Matsuoka (MTSU) def. Alessio Basile (OSU) 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 5. Erik Schiessl (OSU) def. Demis Taramonlis (MTSU) 6-4, 7-6(5) 6. Francisco Pini (OSU) vs. Jakub Kroslak (MTSU) 6-7(6), 6-3, 4-4, unfinished Doubles competition 1. Tyler Zink/Alex Garcia (OSU) def. Javier Cueto Ramos/Jakub Kroslak (MTSU) 6-2 2. Karim Al-Amin/Shu Matsuoka (MTSU) def. Isaac Becroft/Erik Schiessl (OSU) 6-3 3. Leo Raquin/Ondrej Horak (MTSU) def. Alessio Basile/Carl Roothman (OSU) 6-3

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Cowgirls topple No. 4 Michigan to begin spring season Gina Foster Staff Reporter

Oklahoma State secured 4-2 win against the No. 4 Michigan Wolverines in the Greenwood Tennis Center on Friday night to kick off the spring season.

The Cowgirls’ success began early by winning the doubles point, and this momentum continued into the singles.

Ayumi Miyamoto and Raquel Gonzalez defeated Michigan’s Anna Ross and Reese Miller, 6-1, to begin the triumph. OSU coach Chris Young said the dynamic duo complements each other and could carry success for the remainder of the season.

“I think just the chemistry,” said head coach Chris Young. “They kind of know where each other is, and they played together last year. It just worked so well with them.”

The singles matches required an abundance of fight, and the rowdy fans who showed up helped the No. 5 Cowgirls (1-0) push through for the win.

“I got used to the crowd, and I felt the support, so it was really helpful,” Anastasiya Komar said. “The second set I was down 0-4 or 1-4, but I think in the back of my mind, I knew I was going to win anyway, so I just kept playing.”

Along with Komar’s victory, Lucia Peyre, Safiya Carrington and Miyamoto were also triumphant. Miyamoto concluded the match by winning an intense third set, 6-3.

“I lost the first set,” Miyamoto said.

“The next time I tried not to think about scores and everything. I just tried to focus on what I have to do.”

The perseverance displayed on the court against a top-five opponent will be substantial in the Cowgirls’ upcoming matchups, many of which will also be big challenges, such as No. 14 Ohio State on Sunday.

“I think that all seven girls are gonna give us a change, and we just have to figure out what that lineup is gonna look like,” Young said. “I think we just got to keep working and keep showing ourselves everybody’s got to be ready. I think what’s gonna be the fun thing about fans following this team is that it’s gonna be somebody new every day.”

Results: Singles competition 1. No. 13 Anastasiya Komar (OSU) def. No. 10 Kari Miller (MICH) 6-2, 6-4 2. No. 39 Julia Fliegner (MICH) def.

No. 2 Ange Oby Kajuru (OSU) 4-6, 2-6 3. No. 53 Lucia Peyre (OSU) def.

Jaeden Brown (MICH) 6-2, 6-2 4. No. 62 Safiya Carrington (OSU) vs. No. 94 Gala Mesochoritou (MICH) 1-6, 6-4, 5-5 5. No. 60 Ayumi Miyamoto (OSU) def. No. 47 Lily Jones (MICH) 4-6, 6-1, 6-3 6. Piper Charney (MICH) def.

Raquel Gonzalez (OSU) 2-6, 3-6 Doubles competition 1. No. 8 Jaeden Brown and Kari Miller (MICH)def. No.6 Anastasiya Komar and Ange Oby Kajuru (OSU) 3-6 2. Ayumi Miyamoto and Raquel Gonzalez (OSU) def. Anna Ross and Reese Miller (MICH) 6-1 3. Safiya Carrington and Kristina Novak (OSU) def.

Lily Jones and Piper Charney (MICH) 6-3 sports.ed@ocolly.com

Lexie Higgins Ayumi Miyamoto won her singles match and doubles match with Raquel Gonzalez in the Cowgirls’ win against No. 4 Michigan.

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File Photo The Cowboys escaped an early 9-5 deficit and four sudden-victory matches for a win against No. 16 Oregon State on Sunday.

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was a good win for him.”

Close matches were the theme of the day. Four matches went into sudden victory, and the Cowboys won each.

Continued from 1 Teague Travis escaped with a 4-2 decision at 157 pounds, and Dustin Plott earned a 4-2 win, as well, in a top-five In sudden victory, Alvarez scored matchup at 184 against Trey Munoz. a takedown 15 seconds in and cut the The only close loss for the Cowboys was Cowboys’ deficit to 9-8. Not the cleanest in Jamison’s match. or most aggressive match for Alvarez, “Last couple of years, we’ve done but in just his second appearance in a our fair share of losing those close dual this season he toughed out a win matches,” Fix said. “So it was good… against a top-15 opponent and got OSU you want to win those close matches for back clicking. sure.”

“I think that he wrestled a good The Beavers are a scrappy team, match,” Fix said. “He could have defiand Smith said maybe the Cowboys nitely scored some more points in the underestimated them a bit. But there first period. He was in deep a couple of are tougher matches ahead, so there is times but didn’t convert. But when you plenty to work on. get in those type of matches, it’s imporBut for Smith, his team did show tant to win. He got his hand raised, so it some things.

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The Cowboys showed they can overcome a slow start at the lighter weights.

Alvarez showed that he can step up at 141, and Smith said it will be a weekto-week decision between Alvarez and Williams. Maybe most importantly, they showed they can win close matches and secure a dual win when things looked bleak early.

“Not a lot of what I hoped to see,” Smith said, “but I will say this: it’s good to win one-point matches (rather) than lose them. And that’s important.”

No. 5 Oklahoma State (8-0) 27 No. 16 Oregon State (5-3) 9 Jan. 21, 2024 Gallagher-Iba Arena Stillwater, Oklahoma Results: 125: No. 16 Brandon Kaylor (ORST) fall No. 19 Troy Spratley (OKST), 4:47 133: No. 3 Daton Fix (OKST) TF

No. 26 Gabe Whisenhunt (ORST), 22-6, 6:01 141: No. 23 Cleveland Belton (ORST) dec. No. 7 Tagen Jamison (OKST), 4-3 149: Sammy Alvarez (OKST) dec.

No. 15 Nash Singleton (ORST), SV, 4-1 157: No. 18 Teague Travis (OKST) dec. Isaiah Crosby (ORST), 4-2 165: No. 4 Izzak Olejnik (OKST) MD Kekana Fouret (ORST), 10-1 174: No. 26 Brayden Thompson (OKST) dec. No. 13 Matthew Olguin (ORST), SV, 4-1 184: No. 2 Dustin Plott (OKST) dec.

No. 4 Trey Munoz (ORST), 4-2 197: No. 16 Luke Surber (OKST) dec. No. 28 Justin Rademacher (ORST), SV, 9-6 HWT: No. 9 Konner Doucet (OKST) dec. No. 11 Boone McDermott (ORST), TB-1, 1-1 sports.ed@ocolly.com

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College of Arts and Sciences appoints new director of fiscal operations OSU News Media Contact: Elizabeth Gosney

The beginning of 2024 brought a shift to Oklahoma State University’s College of Arts and Sciences leadership team: Reneé Tefertiller retired as CAS director of fiscal operations, and new-to-OSU Ann Nelson was hired in her stead.

“As a lifelong learner, I feel at home in an academic environment, and the duties and responsibilities of this role resonated with me,” Nelson said. “It’s the best of all things I enjoy doing.”

A native of Tulsa, Nelson earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and an MBA from Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Oklahoma. She boasts more than 25 years of experience in finance and accounting, including positions at IBM, the University of Oklahoma, and Tulsa’s Family and Children’s Services.

“I have made the intentional decision to use my skills in service in the nonprofit sector,” said Nelson, who most recently held the position of CFO at Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma.

Nelson has a few weeks of overlap with Tefertiller, who is leaving OSU with more than 39 years of service under her belt. After earning her business administration degree from Central State University (now the University of Central Oklahoma), Tefertiller began working in the CAS Dean’s Office as a financial coordinator in November 1984. During her tenure — rising through the ranks until becoming director of fiscal operations — she worked with five CAS deans and four interim deans.

“We will truly miss Reneé, as she has been an incredible member of the CAS leadership team. I appreciate all of her time and dedication she has given to this role,” CAS Interim Dean Keith Garbutt said. “At the same time, we are thrilled to welcome Ann to our college, and I know she will be a great asset. Her colleagues at other institutions are not shy with their praise of her abilities and character.”

Tefertiller will continue with CAS through the end of January before passing the reigns fully to Nelson.

“I’m looking forward to bringing my skills to the team and helping to deliver on OSU’s vision to be the preeminent land-grant university,” Nelson said. “It is important to me to leave a legacy of service and this role allows me — through my vocation — to be a part of a something larger than myself.” news.ed@ocolly.com Reneé Tefertiller retired as CAS director of fiscal operations, and new-to-OSU Ann Nelson was hired in her stead.

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Payton Little College students go through several transformations and that can be a great experience.

After high school, then what? The complexity of transitioning into adulthood Luisa Clausen News & Lifestyle Editor

Column College is a transition.

Constantly changing, evolving.

It is like the battle before the war.

It’s preparation. It’s understanding. It’s changing.

At 16, the only certainty we have is we know it all. And we will be friends with our high school friends until we

die.

Then one year goes by. A few more heartbreaks and disappointments.

Then we apply for college and promise our friends things will never change.

But they do. It is inevitable.

Although each experience is different and personal, there is an overall sense of “What am I doing here?” after the rush of the ‘new’ goes away during freshmen year.

It’s like you’re on your own, and the things you thought you knew were never remotely close to what life appears to be.

Going to college is learning to be comfortable in the unknown. And it’s having the space to learn the hard lessons without yet being thrown in the lions’ cage (adulthood).

Not only we don’t know much about

the world at 18, but how much do we really know about ourselves?

College is transformation.

One day you don’t have to worry about bills, cooking for the week, or time management to balance social, work and academic life.

On the other, you’re spending a Saturday cleaning your place and planning for the week.

Doubts, anxiety and comparison are some of the feelings we get more familiar with as we grow up. As we enter a world where people seem to have it more figured it out than us.

The magnitude of our existence overwhelms us. And college is an example of that.

But finding your people, or even finding yourself, might make the process of going through those feelings easier.

There is no right way to be a grownup. There is not a linear process to maturity. And there is not a moment we know it all. Or how to do it all.

There is not the right quantity of college friends or the perfect place to get involved.

Each person has their process. Their story.

And though college is meant to enhance your academic knowledge, it can also be about figuring out who you want to be. Getting out of our comfort zone and reflecting, questioning and wondering why we do what we do. Why we are who we are.

Maybe instead of being so hard on ourselves, taking it all in and being kind to who we are transforming to be would take a lot of weight off of our shoulders. news.ed@ocolly.com

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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.

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Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — Dig into a fascinating story, with Venus in Capricorn. Study, research and write.

You’re especially brilliant, and words flow. Capture insights and share.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7 — The next three weeks, with Venus in Capricorn, can get especially profitable.

Conserve resources. Focus on making money. Stash savings.

Keep in action.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 9 — Splurge on a new look or style. Over three weeks, with Venus in your sign, your luck improves. You’re irresistible. Use your charms.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — Finish old jobs and consider potential, with Venus in Capricorn. Allow more time for imagination, dreaming and fantasies. Guard secrets.

Nurture seeds with loving care.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7 — Enjoy the public spotlight. You’re especially popular, with Venus in Capricorn.

Group activities go well over three weeks. Social activities benefit your career.

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Solution to Monday’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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