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

The Cowboys are the second-highest ranked Big 12 team behind No. 7 Texas and are positioned to play the Longhorns in the Big 12 Championship game if the season ended today. Three more Big 12 teams were in this week’s rankings: No. 16 Kansas, No. 17 Oklahoma and No. 25 Kansas State, all teams OSU has beat in its five game win streak

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

Full CFP Rankings: 1. Ohio State 2. Georgia 3. Michigan 4. Florida State 5. Washington 6. Oregon 7. Texas 8. Alabama 9. Ole Miss 10. Penn State 11. Louisville 12. Oregon State 13. Tennessee 14. Missouri 15. Oklahoma State 16. Kansas 17. Oklahoma 18. Utah 19. Louisiana State 20. Notre Dame 21. Arizona 22. Iowa 23. Tulane 24. North Carolina 25. Kansas State sports.ed@ocolly.com

Payton Little Cassandra Cotton, First-Gen coordinator, helping Karla Gutierrez, the coordinator of prospective student services at the National First-Gen Day Celebration.

OSU celebrates National First-Gen Day

contest and tables from different colleges offering guidance.

“It’s really fun, you get a lot of cool stuff from events but also it’s fun to go out together and meet Luisa Clausen other people,” Love said.

Editor-in-Chief After 17 years of living with her parents, Mason struggled when Kaliah Love and Mia transitioning to live on Mason want to make their her own. Although she parents proud. felt lonely, Mason said The friends attended she is trying to find differthe National First-Gen ent places to study and Day Celebration at the meet new people.

Student Union Plaza Mason calls her paron Wednesday and said ents every day and though they felt seen as firstthey did not attend colgeneration students. In lege and can’t help with 76-degree weather in academic questions, she November, the event gave said they with as much as out free T-shirts for stuthey can, including her dents to tie dye along with finances. free food, a T-shirt design “I appreciate them a

lot,” Mason said. “I want to make them proud and I know I am. I just want them to know I am fine, I got this.”

Love and Mason have more than one thing in common. Beyond being first-gen students, the freshmen said they are proud of themselves for taking on this responsibility.

“If I do great my mom will be happy,” Love said.

“And I will be happy to make her proud.”

Cassandra Cotton, the First-Gen coordinator at OSU and responsible for the event, was a non-traditional first-gen student at OSU. During her time in school, Cotton was not engaged in extra-curricular activities or clubs.

When she took on her position, she did not want the same for her students.

“One of my goals is to make sure my students are integrated into the community,” Cotton said.

“It wasn’t something I did for myself but I know the importance of it.”

The First-Gen Forward Advisory Council organized the event with the help of on-campus partners such as tabling partners, SUAB and the Dining Services. Cotton said this is the biggest event of the year but they are not stopping there.

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Payton Little With its fifth straight win, OSU is now No. 15 in the CFP Rankings.

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Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall blasts Biden’s ‘obsession with diversity’ after vote against first female Navy chief Daniel Desrochers Kansas City Star Sen. Roger Marshall, a Kansas Republican, was the only senator to vote against Admiral Lisa Franchetti, who last week became the first woman to serve in a permanent role on the Joint Chiefs of Staff when she was confirmed as chief of Naval Operations.

His reason? He thinks she epitomizes President Joe Biden’s emphasis on diversity and inclusion.

“President Biden nominated Adm. Franchetti not because she is qualified or competent to do the job but because of this administration’s obsession with diversity and inclusion,” Marshall said in a written statement. “He even disregarded the recommendation of his own Secretary of Defense for this position.

Confirming Admiral Franchetti will not make our country safer.”

Franchetti has served in the Navy for more than 38 years and was among the first wave of women who were able to serve on board a Navy combatant ship after Congress repealed a law in 1993 that barred them from doing so. She previously led the U.S. Naval Forces in Korea and served as the second in command in the Navy — which cleared the Senate in 2022 without objection — before taking the top role.

“She is a highly decorated naval officer with extensive operational experience,” said Sean Savet, the deputy spokesman at the National Security Council.

“We appreciate the 95 Senators who agreed that having her serve as Chief of Naval Operations will help ensure that the U.S. military, in particular the U.S. Navy, remains the most powerful and capable forces in the world at this critical moment.”

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin did favor a different nominee for the post — Admiral Samuel Tribune News Service Paparo, who leads the Pacific Fleet at a time when U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., speaks to reporters in Capitol Building on Dec. 7, 2021, in Washington, D.C. the U.S. Navy is focusing on China’s military power injected the political culture wars into typically bipar- military more woke and less lethal” and that Allvin — but, according to Politico, Austin also presented tisan legislation, like the National Defense Authoriza- would continue in that vein.

Franchetti as a choice for the post and was satisfied tion Act. “We must get back to confirming nominees fowith her nomination after a discussion with Biden, He also opposed the confirmation of Gen. Charles cused on our national security, not candidates who White House chief of staff Jeff Zients and National Q. Brown, the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, have put their political agenda over our military readiSecurity Adviser Jake Sullivan.

Marshall, who was a captain in the Army Reserve, along with another 10 Republicans. Marshall was the ness,” Marshall said. sole vote against confirming Gen. David Allvin as the Marshall’s opposition to the nominees comes at a is among a group of conservatives in Congress who Air Force Chief of Staff because he said he was picked time of intense frustration between the Department are critical of the Department of Defense’s efforts to

by Brown. Marshall said Brown, the first black Air of Defense and Congress. For months, Sen. Tommy increase diversity among its ranks, an issue that has Force chief of staff, was “fundamental in making the Tuberville, an Alabama Republican, has blocked more than 400 military nominees from Senate confirmation in protest to the Defense Department’s policies on abortion.

His blockade has reached a boiling point in the Senate last week, when Republican senators held the floor for hours late into the night pushing Tuberville to lift his hold on the nominees. Tuberville has refused to budge and reiterated this week that the only way he’ll lift his hold is if the Defense Department changes its policy allowing active duty military members to travel out-of-state to get abortion services if they are based in a state without access to the procedure.

The government does not pay for the abortion, but military members can be reimbursed for the travel expenses.

In a speech honoring the 75th anniversary of the desegregation of the military this summer, Biden said the diversity of the military is its strength.

“As our military became more diverse, it became stronger, tougher, and more capable — proving our diversity is a strength, not a weakness — a necessary part of our warfighting and our deterrence and our successful military operations,” Biden said.

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Sen. Roger Marshall, a Kansas Republican, was the only senator to vote against Admiral Lisa Franchetti, who last week became the first woman to serve in a permanent role on the Joint Chiefs of Staff when she was confirmed as chief of Naval Operations.

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Rushing attack under Malzahn makes UCF a dangerous teamfor hot Cowboys’ squad to face on the road Calif Poncy Staff Reporter

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UCF enters Saturday’s game vs OSU with the No. 1 rushing offense in yards and yards per game in the Big 12.

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When fans think of UCF, high-flying offense comes to mind.

Despite a reputation for a vertical offense, the Knights have taken a different approach this season.

UCF boasts a top10 rushing offense in America. Behind running backs RJ Harvey and Johnny Richardson, the Knights have the top rushing attack in the Big 12.

The potency of UCF’s rushing attack was largely based upon the talent of its runners early in the season, but the offensive line has come into its own over the past few games.

“Our offensive line did a great job of battling and really playing throughout the whistle,” UCF coach Gus Malzahn said.

Although the offensive line and Richardson have been good in support, the Knights’ rushing attack begins with Harvey.

The senior back is in his first season as the workhorse for UCF. Although Ollie Gordon has been the best running back in the Big 12, Harvey has a case for the second-place slot.

Harvey has rushed for at least 100 yards in four consecutive games, including a 164-yard, three-touchdown showing in the Knights’ win against Cincinnati last week.

“He’s getting more

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and more confidence,” Malzahn said. “A couple of those runs were wow runs, he’s a real patient runner, he’s got really good lateral quickness, and he can really go side to side and turn on the jets.”

A player of Harvey’s caliber allows a team to have a deadly rushing attack, but when UCF mixes Richardson, who has nearly 500 yards on the ground this season, and quarterback John Rhys Plumlee, the Knights’ offense becomes difficult to stop.

The key to a UCF upset is establishing the run early in the game, opening up the play-action game and getting Oklahoma State stuck in between, allowing the Knights to take shots to their dynamic wide receivers down the field.

UCF may only have one win in Big 12 play, but getting into a shootout with the Cowboys through the run game opens the door for an upset.

“We’re gonna keep battling man, we’re a true team, that’s our message,” Malzahn said. “We knew, and we talked about it in fall camp, this is a real conference, there’s gonna be a lot of games that go down to the end.”

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sports Cowboy Wrestling Extra: Smith gives lineup for season opening dual vs Bucknell Braden Bush Sports Editor

165 – Izzak Olejnik

174 – Brayden Thompson Whatever lineup the Cowboys roll out Friday, expect it to change.

184 – Dustin Plott That was OSU coach John Smith’s message Wednesday “I think this can be a good ahead of the Cowboys’ seasonmove for Dustin (going from 174 opening dual against Bucknell at 7 to 184 this season),” Smith said. p.m. Friday.

“There’s definitely a change in “We’re still a team that’s devel- some of the adjustments you’re oping,” Smith said. “I think that gonna have to make. And you’re whatever you see on Friday, this not gonna find that out until you team is gonna get better. I just, I start wrestling in this weight see it. We need competition. We class.” may need more than one match.”

Smith named four freshmen or 197 – Luke Surber redshirt freshmen who will likely start this season: Troy Spratley 285 – Konner Doucet (redshirt freshman; 125 pounds), Tagen Jamison (redshirt freshman; Alvarez not yet available 141), Jordan Williams (redshirt Sammy Alvarez gives the freshman; 149) and Brayden Cowboys experience at 141 pounds Thompson (freshman; 174). right away, but there’s one probSmith said having that youth lem. has helped depth.

He won’t be available until the “We’ve got two guys at every spring semester. weight that I feel pretty comfortAlvarez transferred from able with,” Smith said. “And I Rutgers in January after four haven’t been there in some time. years with the Scarlet Knights. At “I don’t want to talk about the Rutgers, he posted a 50-14 record, starter, I want to talk about (how) most of which came in his first we need to continue to build our three seasons while wrestling at weight classes, continue to build 133 pounds. As a freshman in both the starter and possibly the 2020, he made the NCAA Tournatwo guys that would be backing ment as the No. 10 seed before the him up.” tournament was canceled because Smith gives his expected of the COVID-19 pandemic. lineup for Friday: Injuries and weight changes slowed him down the next three 125 – Troy Spratley years, and he transferred after the fall semester last season.

133 – Daton Fix Alvarez is unavailable until spring because of NCAA trans141 – Tagen Jamison fer rules. He has the potential to appear in the lineup once he is 149 – Teague Travis/Carter eligible, but Smith said he will Young/Jordan Williams have to earn it.

“Not saying that that means “I’m not gonna really anhe’s starting,” Smith said. “But nounce who is gonna wrestle he’s eligible second semester.” (at 149) on Friday,” Smith said, “because at this point in time, I don’t know.”

157 – Daniel Manibog/Jalin Harper

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“We are looking to do some events in the future targeted more at getting parents incorporated into the space because they are a valuable part of OSU community even though they are not the ones going to school here,” Cotton said.

While Jerah White, a first-gen freshman, turned her white shirt into a mix of orange and blue, she reflected on how her parents can’t help her understand how college technicalities work, such as the Bursar.

However, she is involved in different groups on campus that may be able to help her.

“When I told my parents about certain rules the Bursar office has, they said ‘We wish we could help,’ but it’s just different,” White said.

White said being the first of her family yo go to college is a nervewracking experience but she is proud of herself. White said she wants to show her family she can do this and she wants to serve as an inspiration to her younger family members who may want to attend college in the future.

The freshman said she was surprised to find out that 20% of OSU students are first-generation. She thought it would be more.

“Having an

students are coming together is so important for our representation, so important,” White said.

Cotton said she encourages first-gen students to reach out to staff and faculty members if they need help. The coordinator said it can be scary for first-gen students to walk into a university and not feel like they belong because nobody in their family went to college.

“We are here to provide resources for you,” Cotton said. “For non-firstgen students, you Students were given the opportunity to tie-dye their shirts and take it home with them at OSU’s First-Gen Day. can either educate yourself about the first-gent experience or let a student know ‘Hey, I am a first-gen supporter and I am going out of my way to understand what that means.’ That goes a long way.”

OSU offers several programs to help First-generation students transition into the unknown.

F1rst2Go, OSU library First-Gen college student employment- mentor experience and Trio, which hosts outreach and comprehensive support service programs to assist first-generation, low-income or underrepresented students in higher education.

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Payton Little OSU offers a number of programs and events to help first-generation college students, such as “First2OSU” and “Trio.”

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Cowgirls overcome slow start, escape with win against New Orleans Griff McClellan Staff Reporter

of senior transfer guard Rylee Langerman. She recorded 14 points, eight of which came in Oklahoma State the second quarter. showcased its toughness “There’s no doubt in a tightly contested about it,” Hoyt said, “she matchup Wednesday helped us win and kept afternoon, defeating the us alive in the first half New Orleans Privateers, when people were strug74-66. gling.”

OSU looked to conThe Cowgirls also tinue its momentum after committed 16 turnovers.

Monday night’s season- However, OSU recorded opening, 100-point 12 steals and took performance against advantage of the PrivaSouthern Illinois. The teers’ 18 turnovers. Hoyt Cowgirls played with said winning turnover intensity and grit despite battles and capitalizing coming off a short rest. on fast break opportuniOSU coach Jacie ties is important, and she Hoyt said quick turnpraised senior transfer arounds are something Chandler Prater for her the Cowgirls must learn transition offense. to deal with.

“It was crucial,” Hoyt “Whatever happened said. “She took a lot of in the last game doesn’t pressure off me several matter, win or lose,” times because when we Hoyt said. “We’re going couldn’t get things going to be put in that situaoffensively, she just made tion a lot. It was good a play on defense that led preparation for us to go to an easy bucket. When through that.” you can turn defense The Cowgirl offense into easy offense, that’s struggled to gain moa breath of fresh air. mentum early, shooting Getting stops and forcing 3-for-11 from the field live turnovers where we and 0-for-4 from beyond can go convert are huge.” the arc.

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Ethan Scott The Cowgirls committed 16 turnovers but still pulled out a 74-66 win against New Orleans on Wednesday.

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Rivalry continues ‘Bedlam Blood Battle’ draws students to donate Isaac Terry Staff Reporter

OSU’s Blood Drive goal was 600 units of blood from donations.

Wednesday marked the last day to donate to help OSU beat OU in blood donations. Hosted by the Oklahoma Our Blood Institute, the drive has two locations on campus, one in the Student Union Upper Plaza from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and a bloodmobile outside of the Kerr-Drummond mezzanine from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

OSU won the previous Blood Bedlam by just four donations, with the score being 551 to 548.

Brooke Long, account consultant for OBI, said OSU’s goal this year is to receive 600 donations.

“We can beat them this week,” Long said.

“Our goal is 600 units, if we get that, we beat OU.” By mid-day Monday, there were around 45 donations.

One of the incentives to donate is a squishy foam football that says “end of an era Bedlam 2023” on it. Another is a new “Don’t be a grinch!

Donate blood” OBI Tshirt.

Despite the incentives, OBI and other blood donation organizations have noticed a drop in recent years in younger people donating blood, possibly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In past years, only around 5% of eligible donors have given blood. This has fueled the Bryson Thadhani need for more donors.

“We still struggle to

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

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

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

get the younger community involved,” Long said.

“We strive to get them to donate.”

Part of the younger age demographic, junior Savannah Spiller is one of the students who has donated this week.

“I like the fact that I’m helping people,” Spiller said. “It kind of just makes me feel a little special as well. I regularly do it when I can, when my iron is high enough...

I wasn’t really [aware it was blood bedlam], I just heard that the blood bus was here and was like ‘Oh yeah, let’s go donate blood.’”

After today, the blood drive will be done for both the OU and OSU campuses, so this is the last chance for anyone to donate to try to reach the 600 goal. Appointments can be made online to donate at obi.org, but walk-ins for donations are welcome.

For those who want to keep up-to-date on when OBI is coming to campus, text “OBI4OSU” to 999777 to receive regular updates and reminders.

There are some restrictions to who can donate blood, especially for those under 18 or those under a certain weight.

It’s important to read through any restrictions to see if you are eligible to donate.

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

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

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

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Operation Christmas Child shoe box drop off starts Monday Daniel Desrochers Enid. Many residents Wednesday, 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 16-19 and Kansas City Star already have their

Nov. 8—Northwest Oklahomans can drop off their Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes starting Monday and extending through Monday, Nov. 20.

The gift-filled boxes are delivered with the Greatest Gift Gospel booklet, storybooks about Jesus, and delivered by interpreters who introduce the children to true “Christmas Child,” according to information from local organizers.

Worldwide, more than 10.5 million shoebox gifts were collected in 2022, 9.3 million from the U.S., according to Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief and evangelism organization that oversees the program and its more than 540,000 volunteers.

Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering shoe box gifts to children worldwide for three decades., starting in the summer of 1993. In 2023, Operation Christmas Child hopes to collect enough shoeboxes to reach another 11 million children, according to an OCC fact sheet.

Local residents get the OCC shoeboxes, with mailing labels, and fill them with items including toys, hygiene products, school supplies and other gifts. There are limited shoeboxes that can be acquired at Chick-fil-A and Ruth’s Christian Book Store in

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boxes in hand and have been filling them with gifts.

“We love helping people out,” said Connie Sturgeon-Hart, operator at Enid’s Chick-fil-A. She said her company and the employees “care about everybody, everywhere.”

She also said that filled boxes can be dropped off with the shipping fees during open hours Monday through Friday at Chickfil-A, 4329 W. Garriott.

The boxes are then delivered, along with a $10 shipping fee, to official drop-off sites during the drop-off week. Residents also can scan the labels on their boxes and track the gifts, which are delivered throughout the year.

Some local churches have their own drives and often will take care of the drop-offs. However those participating as individuals in the Enid area can drop their boxes off at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2217 N. Constitution, from 10 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday and Sunday and 9-11 a.m. Nov. 20, or at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, kindergarten building, from 5-7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9-11 a.m. Nov. 20.

Other Northwest Oklahoma drop-off sites include Cristo Rey Baptist Church, 619 E. 2nd, in Hennessey, from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, 5-7 p.m. Tuesday and

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8-10 a.m. Nov. 20; Zion Baptist Church, family center, 511 N. 3rd, in Okeene, from 3-5 p.m.

Monday and Tuesday and Nov. 16, 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, 3-7 p.m. Nov. 17, 10 a.m. to noon and 4-7 p.m. Nov. 18, 3-5 p.m. Nov. 19 and 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 20; Saron Church, 45933 NS 254, in Fairview, from noon to 3 p.m. Monday through Nov. 17, 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m.

Nov. 18, noon to 2 p.m.

Nov. 19 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 20; First Baptist Church, 1340 S. 13th, in Kingfisher, from 9-11 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Nov. 17, 5-7 p.m. Tuesday and Nov. 16, 4-6 p.m. Nov. 19 and 9-11 a.m. Nov. 20; First Baptist Church, 322 1/2 Kien, Longdale, from 5-7 p.m. Monday through Nov. 17, 2-4 p.m. Nov. 18-19 and 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Nov. 20; and First Baptist Church, 714 College, in Alva, from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Monday and Tuesday and Nov. 16-17, 5-7 p.m.

Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 18, 2-5 p.m.

Nov. 19 and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 20.

Hassler is the digital content coordinator for the Enid News & Eagle.

Have a question about this story? Do you see something we missed? Do you have a story idea for Violet?

Send an email to violeth@enidnews.com.

Courtesy of Samaritan’s Purse For 30 years, after starting in 1993, Operation Christmas Child have collected millions of box gifts.

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Nancy Black Tribune Content Agency Linda Black Horoscopes Today’s Birthday (11/09/23). Fortune follows partnership this year. Sharing support gets romantic. Navigate winter curves with your partner, before a restful, imaginative spring phase.

Grow health and energy over an active summer. Shift romantic or creative directions next autumn toward passion and purpose. Advance your common cause together.

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 — Listen carefully to what your partner has to say. Don’t worry about the future. Together, you’re more powerful. Prioritize practicalities, here and now.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 9 — Get your body moving and build energy. Score extra points by adding a natural connection. Enjoy beautiful vistas and fresh air. Savor something delicious.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — Romance is a distinct possibility. Create works of beauty. Express your heart in words and symbolism. Savor art, music and poetry. Share and connect.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 7 — Enjoy a domestic phase. Surround yourself with beauty, comforts and peace.

Make a useful, lovely improvement. Clean, sort and declutter.

Share homemade treats.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — You’re especially creative. Write, edit and craft your piece. Talk about what you love. Put your heart into your expression and it’s especially persuasive.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 9 — Take advantage of great conditions to advance your lucrative plans. Focus on what you love. Have faith in your own capabilities and imagination.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 9 — You’re especially attractive and charismatic. Follow your heart to grow. Use your power responsibly. Invent an inspiring possibility to develop into reality. Create something beautiful.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 6 — Relax privately.

Look for opportunities hiding behind a transition. Take extra care of yourself. Rest and recharge. Love, beauty and nature feed your spirit.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — Support team efforts. Discuss shared dreams, possibilities and options.

Don’t take things personally. There’s no time for gossip. Keep your sense of humor and win.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Imagine exciting professional possibilities. Don’t take anything for granted. Amplify and grow the fun and passion in your work.

Go for distance, not speed.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8 — Study, listen, and learn. Explore new cultures, flavors and philosophies.

Open up to new ideas. Play with someone who sparks your creativity. Expand perspectives.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 9 — Collaborate to take advantage of a lucrative opportunity. Grow and save resources for the ones you love. Contribute to the family pot.

Work together.

Wednesday’s Puzzle Solved

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33 Bring on 34 Org. concerned with climate change 38 Dwell (on) 39 “That so?”

40 Roundabout 43 “Almost done!”

46 Office contact no.

48 Comparable (to) 49 Keyboard pro 50 __ out a living 52 Food truck fare

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53 Sing like a bird 54 Give 58 Home to more than half of the world’s population 59 “Criminal Minds” org.

60 Nest egg letters 61 Purse 62 Train unit 63 Camping apparel retailer

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Solution to Wednesday’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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