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The far-reaching psychological cost of wildfire smoke Courtesy of OSU News
that year, devastating wildfires burned nearly 1.6 million hectares, or roughly 4 million acres of land, producing smoke and air pollutants that impacted the entire region. The World Bank estimates the economic damage from these fires at over $5 billion. According to a new study, wildfire The team aimed to investigate the smoke in Southeast Asia significantly direct causal impacts of air pollution affects people’s moods, especially when from these wildfires on people’s sentithe fires occur in neighboring countries. ment, while also accounting for the conDr. Rui Du, an assistant profesfounding impacts such as access to pubsor of economics at the Spears School lic transportation and the ability to work of Business, teamed with colleagues or shop. They also aimed to understand from the Massachusetts Institute of the potential geopolitical ramifications Technology (MIT) to study the impact of the emotional toll experienced by of windblown smoke plumes on public residents of neighboring countries due sentiment as expressed on social media. to transboundary wildfire smoke. The study specifically looked at “While the influence of climate the impact of severe wildfires that ravchange and environmental factors on aged Southeast Asia in 2019. During people’s sentiment and behaviors is not
a new area of study, we aimed to shed new light on the cross-border impact of wildfires on real-time sentiment swings due to a devastating natural disaster exacerbated by climate change. We achieved this by investigating people’s implicit mood expressions embedded in their social media posts, particularly on X (formerly known as Twitter),” Du said. The team gathered social media posts from seven different countries in the region,Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, and used a machine-trained, multi-lingual algorithm to study the shift in public sentiment throughout the year. While the sampled posts didn’t explicitly mention wildfires or air pollution, the team found a notable sentiment drop in these posts as each region
grappled with severe air pollution from the wildfires. Du and the team found that the impact of the “Southeast Asian haze” on people’s sentiment was akin to the shift in mood often experienced from Sunday to Monday, which typically reflects the anxiousness and sadness people feel at the end of the weekend as the workweek looms. “The ‘Sunday-to-Monday’ sentiment swing is not something everyone experiences,” Du said. “So, to provide some context, the negative sentiment impact of COVID is something everyone can relate to. We found that the negative sentiment impact of acute daily exposure to the 2019 Southeast Asia Wildfire Haze was nearly 20% of that caused by COVID.” See Smoke on 8
Kluver inducted into National Academy of International Education Courtesy of OSU News
of all sizes and represent countries worldwide. “We are thrilled to grow the academy with
Oklahoma State University’s Dr. Randy Kluver, associate provost and dean of OSU Global, has been inducted into the prestigious National Academy for International Education in 2024. Kluver was nominated for the honor in the summer of 2023 for his innovative work in developing international education programming, his research on the role of international education in public diplomacy, and his standing among his peers in the field. The National Academy for International Education, initiated in 2021, is the first learned society dedicated to international education, serving as an honorary society and think tank made up of distinguished leaders actively engaged in shaping international education and generating knowledge to advance the field. Academy members represent the breadth of the international education landscape. Inductees are educators from higher education institutions and organizations
such an accomplished group of leaders who are sure to add their deep knowledge, exper tise and intellectual curiosity” said Robin Helms, chair of the academy’s executive committee. “The academy thrives on collaboration and knowledge sharing, and these new members will each bring impor tant and diverse perspectives to the great work being done among our members.” Kluver joined OSU in 2017 as the university’s senior international officer after decades of work ing in international education at Texas A&M University, National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, and Oklahoma City University. His academic work focuses on the impact of media and new media technologies on geopolitics, Asian political communication, and public diplomacy. His passion is helping students to better understand the complexities of geopolitics and cultural issues around the world, and facilitating research collaborations that address critical global issues. See Kluver on 7
Tribune News Service Rosilyn Temple, founder of the Kansas City chapter of Mothers in Charge, shares a hug with a community member during a vigil to remember the victims of the Union Station Kansas City Chiefs rally shooting at KC Mothers in Charge headquarters on Monday in Kansas City, Missouri.
Vigil prompted by deadly Chiefs rally shooting highlights Kansas City’s ongoing gun violence Mike Hendricks The Kansas City Star
abouts, so it wasn’t all that small of a gathering, but far smaller than it should have been for as big of a problem with gun violence as Kansas City has, Rosilyn Temple said. “This parking lot should KANSAS CITY, Mo. be packed,” said Temple, — They stood in a circle in the parking lot of an East Side founder of the Kansas City community center on a chilly chapter of Mothers in Charge, a national violence prevention Monday afternoon, five days group. “This is a community after Kansas City’s Super problem.” Bowl parade and rally ended Last week’s fatal shootwith the death of Lisa Lopezing prompted the vigil’s Galvan and nearly two dozen timing, but if Kansas Citians wounded. A circle of 60, or there- were to hold one for every ho-
micide, we’d have them every other day. There were 182 homicides last year, Temple said, and 176 the year before. “This is not normal that we are allowed to be OK in our community for this to happen,” Temple said. “But it’s been normal that we’ve been having homicides, day in and day out for years and years. We have a problem.” How to solve that problem? Several speakers took turns at the microphone to offer suggestions behind Mohart Multi-Purpose Center. See Vigil on 6
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OSU sets season-high bonus-point win total in 34-9 Bedlam victory Daniel Allen Staff Reporter
Notebook Oklahoma State didn’t hold back in Round 2 of Bedlam wrestling on Sunday afternoon. Through three matches, the No. 2 Cowboys logged two pins and a tech fall over No. 25 Oklahoma. They recorded three more en route to a 34-9 win – the 19th consecutive win for OSU in the rivalry – and their highest bonus-point total of the season. Two pins, three tech falls and a major decision compiled OSU’s resume for the day. “The first three matches, I can’t remember. It’s been a while since I’ve seen that,” OSU coach John Smith said. “We’re 10 minutes into the dual and we’ve already got three matches down. I thought we were gonna do this dual in about an hour.” With fourth-ranked Iowa looming next Sunday, such a fast start will likely be necessary. But most importantly, the Cowboys (14-0, 8-0 Big 12) have seen it within themselves. Now, it’s a matter of emulating it against a higher-quality opponent – one which OSU hasn’t beaten in five years. “The energy for the rest of the week (heading into Iowa) after a (win) like that is gonna be great,” OSU 141-pounder Tagen Jamison said. “It’s really helpful for the practice room and training wise. So, I don’t think there’s a better way than (Sunday’s win) going into next week.” Thompson shows freshman moment Six bonus-point and seven total match wins for the Cowboys didn’t hinder Smith’s ongoing constructive criticism. In a match where 174-pounder Brayden Thompson lost to unranked Tate Picklo of OU (5-7, 2-6 Big 12), 5-2, in sudden victory, Picklo was the aggressor for the majority of the bout. And in the overtime period, Picklo dominated a scramble which took up most of the period. “Brayden, he needs to light a light,” Smith said. “I think there’s areas of improvements. But I don’t see any there.” Smith noted Thompson’s (9-6) 9-0 major decision over Picklo in OSU’s win over the Sooners in Norman in December. And rightfully so, he questioned where that same tenacity was on Sunday. The former No. 3 poundfor-pound recruit has logged a handful of upset wins, displaying his talent level and flashes
Payton Little OSU crushed OU, 34-9, on Sunday afternoon behind six bonus-point wins, including two pins and three technical falls.
of his future at OSU. And then Sunday’s Bedlam wresthere’s moments such as Suntling attendance was eyeday, where the growing pains catching. How eye-catching? resurface. Try 9,912 fans in the seats of “Just from the start, we Gallagher-Iba Arena. weren’t the aggressor there,” That total surpasses the Smith said. “His demeanor kind highest for any other OSU of went back to a little bit of winter sport – 8,570 for men’s that early-season demeanor. basketball on Jan. 16 against “We got hit with stalling Kansas and 5,326 for women’s there, twice. And they weren’t basketball on Feb. 3 against bad calls. The stall calls weren’t Oklahoma. bad calls. They were legit. Just And that total could kind of need to mature through bolster even more next Sunday it a little bit. But I think my when the No. 4 Iowa Hawkeyes guy, Brayden, he’s kind of come to town. Could GIA see growing through the season as a its first sold-out crowd since true freshman. But he can help February 2019? Coincidentally, us next week (against Iowa) and also a dual against the Hawkin the end (at nationals).” eyes. Smith highlights Bedlam That remains to be seen. wrestling attendance However, Smith noted how Sun-
day’s crowd creates momentum heading into next weekend. “It lit the crowd up for us,” Jamison said. “So, that was nice.” No. 2 Oklahoma State 34, No. 25 Oklahoma 9 Feb. 18, 2024 Gallagher-Iba Arena Stillwater, Oklahoma Results: 125: No. 10 Troy Spratley (OSU) fall. Conrad Hendriksen (OU), 1:03 133: No. 3 Daton Fix (OSU) TF Gabe Vidlak (OU), 5:22, 20-5 141: No. 8 Tagen Jamison (OSU) fall. Carter Schmidt (OU), 0:54 149: No. 21 Willie McDougald (OU) dec. No. 15
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3 takeaways from OSU Baseball’s Opening Weekend Daniel Allen Staff Reporter
Cowboys made a run to the College World Series. All that for the Cowboys to record only six hits and strike out 11 times on Opening Day, en route to a 7-2 loss to the Bearkats. And it wasn’t any better HUNTSVILLE, Texas − Opening in Game 2. OSU logged only five hits Weekend doesn’t often feature the pret- in a 2-1 walk-off loss, a game where the tiest brand of baseball. Cowboys led for the first seven innings. That was the case for Oklahoma And while Bearkat ace pitcher State in a series loss on the road to Sam Coltin Adkinson pitched possibly his Houston State. best career game, executing his changeThere was good and bad for the up to perfection and striking out six Cowboys’ first weekend of the season. through five innings, the Cowboys will However, an excess of bad through Days face far more talented arms. 1 and 2 have coach Josh Holliday’s team Day 3 was a polar opposite. The off to a 1-2 start. talent level and depth discrepancies Here are three takeaways from were on display in a 19-2 blowout win OSU’s season-opening series loss to the for the Cowboys. As for their hit total in Bearkats. the series finale? A whopping 23, along Offensive inconsistency plagues with three home runs – two of which OSU were out of the park. In 2023, OSU logged its best team In 2016, the last time OSU made batting average (.301) in the Holliday the College World Series, it went 2-2 to era. And for most of the season, it open the season, with losses to UTA and was around the .310 mark. A sluggish Stephen F. Austin. In 2019, the Cowboys Stillwater Regional tanked the total narrowly escaped UT-Rio Grande Valdrastically. The group also recorded the ley with a series win and ended up winprogram’s highest slugging percentage ning the Big 12 Tournament and making (.536) since 1999, when Tom Holliday’s a super regional.
And look at this season’s sample size from a national perspective. Texas and Vanderbilt narrowly escaped Opening Weekend with series wins over midmajor opponents. TCU, the preseason Big 12 favorite, swept Florida Gulf Coast. However, had it not been for deep late-inning rallies in Games 1 and 2, the Horned Frogs would have, and frankly should have, lost their series. Point being, Sam Houston State is a deep offensive lineup − .316 team batting average in 2023 − with quality arm talent. The Cowboys are a relatively young team, still pinpointing various aspects of their lineup. No need to sound the alarms quite yet. And if Sunday is any indication, perhaps the bats will be warmed up for this coming weekend’s College Baseball Series. Cowboys could have a gem in Brian Holiday The scouting report for junior righty Brian Holiday, a transfer from Central Florida Junior College, was as follows: good pitch command. It’s another thing to see the product in person. And Holiday’s curveball was as advertised. From an analytical standpoint, the average vertical break
for a college pitcher’s curveball is around -6 to -12. On numerous occasions, Holiday’s surpasses -20. Despite of a 2-1 loss, Holiday did all he could on the mound. Through six innings, he struck out four, surrendering two hits and one walk to go with no earned runs. As Holliday and Co. continue to navigate their starting pitching rotation, expect to see Holiday in the mix in Arlington. Janzen Keisel looks the part I expected Keisel to get the Friday start. However, that was delayed until Sunday. And the former BYU transfer didn’t disappoint. Through five innings, Keisel struck out six, surrendering three hits, as many walks and no earned runs, aiding the Cowboys in a 19-2 win over the Bearkats. Keisel is another name OSU fans should watch out for as the season progresses. Pitch command was an issue in 2023. His junior season will depend on whether that progresses in a positive manner. And if Sunday is telltale of anything, that could be the case this season. sports.ed@ocolly.com
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Pini, Zgola secure doubles point, lead OSU to fifth straight win Baylor Bryant Staff Reporter
The Cowboys fired on all cylinders and extended their win streak to five. The Oklahoma State men’s tennis team hosted the Drake Bulldogs coming off of an impressive weekend defeating No. 5 USC and Princeton. The Cowboys, looking to extend their win streak going into the outdoor season, swept the Bulldogs, 7-0. The Cowboys are on their biggest win streak of the season and are undefeated in February. The Cowboys have taken their past five matches, and they have brought in the doubles point in each of the five. This match’s doubles point was trickier than the past few. The Bulldogs took down Tyler Zink and Alex Garcia on Court 1, 6-2. On Court 2, Isaac Becroft and Alessio Basile evened the score, 6-4. It came down to Francisco Pini and Goran Zgola going into a tiebreaker. The duo on Court 3 clinched the doubles point for the Cowboys, winning, 7-6 (0). Zgola said that knowing that the doubles point came down to them gave them motivation. “The entire team was there to just support us,” Zgola said. “To make us keep going. I’d say those are the two main things. If we were the one court, and we’re gonna decide whether the point goes to us or to the other team then we’re ready to give our lives for that point.” The Cowboys had one of their best performances in singles. The Cowboys won five of the singles courts within two sets. On Court 4, Basile was first on the board for the Cowboys, 6-2, 6-1. On Court 1, Zink followed soon after, 6-2, 6-3. On Court 6, Zgola secured the victory, 6-3, 6-2. After securing the victory and keeping the win streak alive, the Cowboys cleaned up the singles courts. On Court 5, Pini brought in the match, 6-4, 6-3. On Court 3, Becroft extended the lead, 7-6 (2), 6-2. On Court 2, Garcia ended the match, 7-6 (7), 4-6, 6-3. Outdoor season is on the horizon. OSU coach Dustin Taylor said the fitness of the team is going to play a big factor going into outdoor tennis. “You look at our guys, and they all pride themselves on fitness,” Taylor said. “We still got to do the work. We got to get in the gym, and we got to get on the cross country course. We got to put the miles on. It does come down to who can suffer mentally and physically more. And this team has shown that they certainly can do that. We’ll get outside starting tomorrow. Play Tulane outside on Wednesday, and hopefully be
Marcus Conrad With Tyler Zink and Alex Garcia losing on Court 1, Francisco Pini and Goran Zgola (above) had to secure the doubles point for OSU against Drake.
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news Vigil . . . Continued from 1 Kansas City police Major Tim Hernandez said the cops need help preventing the violence. Many of the shootings that plague the city are the result of beefs between groups and individuals, he said. Chief Stacey Graves said last week that an argument likely sparked the shooting in which LopezGalvan was caught in the crossfire. “A lot of it stems around a lack of conflict resolution,” Hernandez said. “Those are skills that are taught in the homes, in the schools, in the neighborhoods, in the churches.” Three pastors agreed. Among them was the Rev. Mark Clifton of Reach Raytown Church, who for more than a dozen years has called attention to the tragedy of gun violence by organizing an event on the winter solstice called the Longest Night Ever. On that night in December, event organizers honor homicide victims by planting white crosses with their names on them. “I think we as churches, as pastors have to examine ourselves and say, what have we done? What have we not done? Where are we lacking?” Clifton said. “Everyone always says it’s the parents’ fault. It’s the parents’ fault when it’s teenagers involved. What have we done to help those parents? How can we come alongside them and help them raise some of these kids that are so troubled and so difficult? They need our help.” At the end of the event, Temple noted that so far this year, there have been 13 homicides in Kansas City. She asked everyone to raise one of the plastic tea candles that were handed out as folks arrived earlier and to repeat these words: “We will not allow this in Kansas City, Missouri,” she said, and they echoed her. “We say today we stop the violence. We’re gonna save a life.” They said those words, too. And then they all left, praying that there would be no need for another vigil, but knowing they would gather again, because there will likely be many, many more victims before the year is out. In fact, Temple was off by a couple. There have been 15 so far this year, close to last year’s record pace. And it’s only February. news.ed@ocolly.com
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Listen to me! God is ruler over hopeless situations. He is ruler over our self made problems. He is God no matter what the situation. I want you to remember the Lord. No matter how terrible your sins, the magnitude of your failure or the greatness of your difficulty, God is bigger. There is hope,for the hopeless, in Him. “...the Lord commanded the fish, and it vomited Jonah onto dry land.”(2:10) Everything turned around for Jonah when he remembered God, humbled himself and began praying. God has put these true stories in the Bible to encourage us all and give us hope. He wants us to come to him; admit our hopeless condition and call on him for help. Be serious about it, and look to the Lord. This is the time of his grace; his unmerited favor. Christ gave his life for the ungodly, the weak, the needy. So reach out to him, call on him and hold on to the Lord. See what he will do!
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Courtesy of OSU News Randy Kluver, associate provost and dean of OSU Global, has been inducted into the National Academy for International Education.
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While at OSU, Kluver has led an overhaul of the curriculum of the School of Global Studies at OSU, a reorganization of OSU’s global administrative infrastructure, and the Afghan Family Project, an award-winning collaboration between OSU and the community that successfully settled dozens of Afghans
in the city of Stillwater. The academy’s secretariat currently resides with the Institute of International Education. Kluver is joined by four other inductees from around the world, including Samia Chasi, manager, International Education Association of South Africa (IEASA); Cindy Fan, vice
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Courtesy of OSU News Rui Du, an assistant professor of economics at the Spears School of Business, is investigating the psychological toll of wildfire smoke.
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been published in the Journal of Environmental Economics and Management. The team hopes that this work will pave the way for future research on regional Continued from 1 impacts of climate change and crossborder pollution spillovers, beyond just local impacts. The teams’ paper, “Transboundary Growing research linking climate Vegetation Fire Smoke and Expressed change to sentiment and, causally, ecoSentiment: Evidence from Twitter”, has nomic impacts across regions suggests
growing potential for positive interventions. Researchers foresee applications in areas such as de-escalating geopolitical and diplomatic tensions, informing policies regarding global public goods, and establishing clear property rights. The research in this area has the potential to bridge divides and inform meaningful solutions, making it a promising avenue for addressing the complex chal-
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Today’s Birthday (02/20/24). Creative expression flowers this year. Grow stronger and more confident with steady personal practices. Creative epiphanies illuminate the winter. Springtime bestows fruitful bounty your way. Summer investigations deviate to a road less traveled, before windfall fruit fills family baskets next autumn. Collaborate, communicate and connect. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 7 — A beautiful idea inspires you. Make home improvements, upgrades and repairs. Nurture your family with domestic comforts and harmony. Share delicious gatherings together. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — Indulge an obsession with a fascinating intellectual puzzle. Discover brilliant ideas. Creative expression flowers. Write and share your views. Get your message out. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 9 — Money comes and goes. Catch some before it slips through your fingers. Self-discipline pays extra dividends. Stick to your budget. Lucrative opportunities arise. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 9 — Take advantage of a lucky personal break. Disciplined efforts can realize a dream. Dress for success. Polish your presentation. Step into the spotlight and shine. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7 — Imagine the possibilities. Concoct a delightful scheme. Meditate on what you really want and plot the steps necessary. Realize dreams and visions with dedicated action. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Everything’s more fun with friends. Hold meetings, gatherings and parties. Share a heavy load and reap the shared benefits. Together, you can accomplish wonders. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is an 8 — Your career blossoms. Discuss what you love, and discover opportunities to realize a long-term dream. Make a powerful pitch. Use your persuasive arts. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — An incredible adventure takes shape in conversation. Learn from an experienced guide. Discover hidden treasures and revelations. Explore fresh terrain for amazing views. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — Collaborate for shared gain. Work out financial details and budgets. Research upcoming purchases for best quality. Explore the market to discover extra value. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Work with your partner. Negotiate to refine plans. You’re building for the future. Schedule a dream into reality. Together, you’re a powerful team. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — Focus on physical labors, services, work and exercise. Get into motion to generate fresh energy. Nurture your health with good food and rest. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7 — Discuss shared passions and enthusiasms with someone fun. Support each other to make and keep creative promises. Romantic dreams can come true. Savor delicious treats.
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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. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit sudoku.org.uk
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