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How to conquer Calf Fry

Bella Casey News and Lifestyle Assistant Editor

As finals week approaches, so does Stillwater’s biggest music festival.

Music lovers will flock to Stillwater Wednesday night and Thursday to arrive in time for the first day of Calf Fry on Thursday night. Students prepare to take a short break from finals week preparation and break out their cowboy boots. It’s time for Calf Fry.

Whether you’re a Calf Fry veteran or a rookie, consider these tips to have a

safe, fun Calf Fry. Prepare for rain Calf Fry happens rain or shine, and it’s going to rain. Without fail, Stillwater gets some kind of rain or severe weather risk over Calf Fry weekend. Monitor the radar before attending the event, because it is likely you will lose cellular service once you’re at the event.

Consider bringing a plastic poncho or a jacket, and don’t wear your white sneakers. It could get muddy. Calf Fry officials will monitor the weather and provide updates, and some performances may be delayed or postponed.

OSU students take the stage in ‘Battle of the Bands’ competition

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While most Oklahoma State University students are hitting the library to study for finals, music industry majors take the stage to learn about all facets of the music industry. The “Anything but Classical” course at the Michael and Anne Greenwood School of Music offers many unique opportunities for students to get involved in producing, performing and writing

music. One event that every student looks forward to is the end-of-semester “Battle of the Bands” concert. This year marked the sixth such competition at OSU and the second time they performed at the Stillwater Community Center. Each band gets 20 minutes to perform cover songs and an original piece on stage. The competition was judged by a panel that included Anne Greenwood and John Drummond this year. The competition is about more than just the music students play. The event allows students to get a completely immersive experience in the music industry and work on numerous aspects of it. They

learn to market their bands, create setlists and plan stage lighting.

“You have to be very flexible and adapt to a lot of situations in the music industry. Because of the lack of job prospects, it’s kind of hard to get this specific job that you want at first. You have to have knowledge in all areas of the music industry,” junior violinist and singer Cassandra Diehl said.

After Diehl performed with her band, “Oreo Fallout Shelter,” she went to sell T-shirts and band stickers to help raise money for their music program.

History major named May 2024 CAS Orange Gown Graduate

The College of Arts and Sciences Scholarship Committee has selected Julia Murphy as the CAS Orange Gown Graduate for Oklahoma State University’s Spring 2024 undergraduate commencement ceremony.

“I am honored to be the Orange Gown Graduate for the College of Arts and Sciences for the spring of 2024,” Murphy said. “It is a privilege to represent my college at graduation and I hope to make CAS proud as a student both in the humanities and in the sciences.”

A history major with minors in chemistry and classical studies, Murphy received the Orange Gown honor for her outstanding academic achievements and exemplary contributions to the OSU community over the past four years. As the Orange Gown Graduate, she will wear the orange cap and gown as well as lead faculty and students into the ceremony while carrying the college’s banner.

“I toured OSU my senior year of high school during Homecoming week and instantly knew this was my home,” said Murphy, who will graduate with a B.A. in history and a certificate in pre-medical sciences. “I loved the community and the campus. I also really loved the Honors College and all the opportunities and support that it offered.”

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This year marks OSU’s sixth “Battle of the Bands” concert.

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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.

Top transfer target, Big 12 champion heavyweight Hendrickson visits Oklahoma State

Braden Bush Sports Editor

Interim head coach Coleman Scott and the Oklahoma State wrestling staff is on the move again this offseason, this time getting a visit from a big-time transfer.

Wyatt Hendrickson, a two-time All-American and two-time Big 12

champion heavyweight at Air Force, entered the transfer portal posted on Instagram on Monday that he visited OSU.

In the post, Hendrickson was wearing an OSU singlet with the American flag draped around him, with the caption “1 of 4,” meaning he has three other schools to visit before making his decision.

In four seasons at Air Force, Hendrickson went 103-11 and never lost more than two matches in a season after his freshman year. Hendrickson was the Big 12 champion at heavyweight in

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2022 and 2023, then finished as runnerup this year. He lowest finish was his freshman season (third).

At the NCAA Championships, Hendrickson placed third for the second consecutive season, defeating Missouri’s Zach Elam by a 14-2 major decision in the consolation bracket finals.

Hendrickson was a bonus-point machine, too. In his final 90 matches, he won 53 by fall.

He would be a huge pick-up for the Cowboys. At the NCAA Championships this season, Hendrickson scored

17.5 team points for the Falcons. That’s a big total, considering OSU finished 10th at the NCAA Championships with 56 points, just 16.5 points behind second-place Cornell (72.5 points). OSU has two transfer commitments in the offseason so far. Dean Hamiti, the 2023 Big Ten champion at 165 pounds from Wisconsin, along with Caleb Fish, a three-time NCAA qualifier at 165 pounds from Michigan State.

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Wyatt Hendrickson announced on Monday that he visit OSU.

Cowgirl golf team raises $320,000 at Cowgirl Pro-Am

Gina Foster Staff Reporter

The annual Cowgirl Pro-Am fundraiser scramble again proved successful, raising $320,000 for the program. Oklahoma State hosted the event on April 26 at Stillwater Country Club. Meals were provided for each participant while they practiced, played and received awards during a ceremony after play.

One pro or current Cowgirl or Cowboy golfer joined each amateur group to intensify the competition.

The winning team consisted of Daniel Heflin, Phil Ryan, Lon Huff, Tom Johansen, Rob Williams and fifth-year Cowboy Rayhan Thomas. The team shot a 47.

OSU head coach Greg Robertson said the turnout of this event shows the family of supporters the program has and that they are fortunate for everyone who contributed.

“This is probably the biggest day that we have for our program,” Robertson said. “It helps us with not having to worry as much about our budget. We can go to Puerto Rico, and we can buy the equipment and the resources that we need for the team.”

The Cowgirls had a busy week competing at the Big 12 Tournament last week and will head into regionals next week, making the ProAm the perfect time to relax on the course.

“This is one day that they do look forward to because it is a fun day,” Robertson said. “The donors have a lot of fun with them. A lot of times they’re playing music in the group; it’s a relaxed atmosphere.”

After the groups finished their round, the seniors received recognition for their combined GPA, Big 12 Championships and NCAA appearances. Maddison Hinson-Tolchard, Jenna Solheim, Ashton Begley and Angelica Pfefferkorn had a significant impact in Stillwater and are leaving legacies from their time on the OSU golf team.

The success of this event will help the Cowgirls continue to enhance their skills and embrace new opportunities in the following season.

“I really think we’ve got the best supporters in college,” Robertson said. “We’re really fortunate to have everybody that’s out here that’s given. It just allows us to do a lot of things that most teams can’t do.”

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Thursday - Saturday: 10:00am - 11:00pm

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The Cowgirl Pro-Am helps pay for equipment, resources and more for the Oklahoma State women’s golf team.

Calf Fry . . .

Establish a meeting place

As thousands of people flood the Calf Fry venue, cellular service goes

out the window. It’s easy to get lost in the sea of people near the stage or lose your friends in the drink line. Establish a meeting place and time with your friends before Calf Fry. Recognizable meeting places are the large American flag, at the bathrooms or near a certain vendor or concession stand. For example, your group could agree to meet under the large American flag at midnight if anyone gets lost or separated. Download and screenshot your ticket early

Don’t wait until you’re in the line to get into the event to open your email and pull up your ticket. Thousands of other excited students and visitors are trying to do the same, and your email may never load. Screenshot the QR code and ticket information you were emailed when purchasing your ticket before you leave for Calf Fry for easy, stress-free admission.

Don’t hide anything in your boots

Don’t use your cowboy boots as sneaky storage. Calf Fry officials pat

down your boots after you scan your ticket. This isn’t their first rodeo.

Leave early

Just like you, the rest of the town is eager to attend Calf Fry. Expect to spend extra time waiting in line for parking or spending time looking for a parking spot. Depending on when you leave, you could be waiting for only a few minutes or an hour. Bring cash if you plan to park at the event.

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Read through Calf Fry’s list of rules before attending the event.

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Originally from Wichita, Kansas, Murphy’s passion for history and medicine intersected in her undergraduate thesis for the Honors College. She completed this under the mentorship of Dr. Rebecca Kaplan, associate professor in the Department of History.

“Julia’s research provides valuable insights into how 20th century wars impacted the education and careers of female physicians in the U.S.,” Kaplan said. “It is expanding our understanding of how female labor is valued during wartime and peacetime and the limitations of wartime accommodations for female professionals.”

Kaplan said that Murphy’s curiosity and interest in exploring the history of American women in medicine made her a great mentee, as she was committed to the project and always made the time to work on it.

The next phase of Murphy’s academic journey will be at OSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she will utilize learned skills in research as well as self-care.

“Studying excessively can reach a point of diminishing returns and you need to listen to your body and take care of yourself,” Murphy said. “I found that when I took more breaks and allowed myself to have fun with my friends I focused better, studied more efficiently and performed better on my work.”

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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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Orange Gown Graduates wear the orange cap and gown and lead faculty and students into the ceremony while carrying the college’s banner.

OSU Students in “Anything but Classical” course share their musical talents and compete to win the “best band” and “best original” awards at the Battle of the Bands.

Members of the band “Secret Formula” perform songs from SpongeBob, dressed up as the popular characters.

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This semester’s bands performed

a mixture of rock, punk and R&B songs covered by OSU students playing various instruments. Along with cover performances, each band had to write an original song that was up to win the “ABC Ensemble GOAT Award” for best original song. Every semester is different for

students. They are paired with other music industry majors they may have never met. They may even cover a different music genre they have never performed.

“Last semester, I was in a country band and then this semester was definitely not country. It kind of gives way into every genre and how to play it

live and work with people,” freshman Savannah Foster said. “We also write an original song, so it’s cool to be able to sit down with six other people that you just met that semester and write something that speaks to all six of you.”

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Cowboy Calendar

Wednesday, May 1

Kids’ Night @ 11a.m. - 11 p.m.

Location: Louie’s Grill & Bar

https://www.facebook.com/LouiesStillwater

Live Trivia Night @ 7 - 9 p.m.

Location: Iron Monk Brewing Company

https://www.ironmonkbeer.com

Louie’s Bingo Night @ 8 p.m.

Location: Louie’s Grill & Bar

https://www.facebook.com/LouiesStillwater

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

Location: Bluepeak Tech Hub

https://mybluepeak.com/ Wednesday Bingo Night @ 9:30 a.m.

Location: The Union Beverage Co.

https://linktr.ee/theunionstilly

Singo Wednesdays @ 7 - 9:30 p.m.

Location: Em Curators of Craft

https://curatorsofcraft.co/pages/weekly-events

Open Mic Night 2024 Competition @ 7 - 9 p.m.

Location: Bad Brad’s Bar-B-Q

https://badbrads.com

2024 Life Photo Contest @ 12 a.m.

Location: Lake Carl Blackwell

https://lake.okstate.edu/

OSU Pecan Grafting Workshop @ 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Location: Payne County Expo Center

https://pcexpocenter.com/event/osu-pecan-grafting-workshop/

Thursday, May 2

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

Location: Bluepeak Tech Hub

https://mybluepeak.com/

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

Admission: $100 (Ages 8 -10)

Location: Prairie Arts Center

https://artscenter.okstate.edu

Kids’ Night @ 11a.m. - 11 p.m.

Location: Louie’s Grill & Bar

https://www.facebook.com/LouiesStillwater

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

https://curatorsofcraft.co/pages/weekly-events

College Night @ 8 p.m

Location: Tumbleweed DanceHall & Concert Arena

Admission: $8.00 Cover Charge and free entry for

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Daily Horoscope

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Linda Black Horoscopes

Today’s Birthday (05/01/24). It’s all coming up roses this year. Teamwork, coordination and consistent efforts produce satisfying results. Resolve summer transitions, before a fun autumn social flurry swirls. Nurture your health around a winter challenge, before fun and romance make springtime sparkle. Personal growth expands possibilities this year.

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 — Connect and share with friends. Avoid controversy or risk. Decrease stress factors. Let off some steam together. Discuss potential solutions. Coordinate and collaborate.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — Hold out for what you want. You can see what’s missing with a professional project. Delegate details. Focus on the big picture. Communicate powerful possibilities.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 7 — Don’t venture out yet. Conditions are unstable. Revisions are necessary. If you can’t have what you want, revise what you want. Study options.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is an 8 — Unexpected expenses could change your plans. Avoid upsets or sensitivities. Connect with your partner and collaborate for practical solutions. Communication sparks new possibilities.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9 — Patience serves you well with your partner. Don’t try to change something that’s never going to move. Communicate concerns privately. Practice compassion, humility and forgiveness.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 7 — Nurture your health. Rest to recharge physical capacities. Reduce stressful activities. Relax and unwind. Rely on experienced experts, coaches and doctors. Take it easy.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 9 — Share support around a challenge. Proceed cautiously or risk breakage. There may be a clash between what is and what your mate wants. Listen generously.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — Domestic messes multiply. Obligations could force a delay. Maintain family harmony. Clean and do chores. Make repairs before they get expensive. Communication unlocks doors.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — Communication opens new possibilities, despite unexpected changes, hidden dirt or misfortune. Save time and energy by keeping your patience. Edit and revise before publishing. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 9 — Don’t make expensive promises. You get more with honey than with vinegar. Work behind the scenes can get profitable. Use your persuasive charms.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — Discuss possibilities and determine your direction. Attaining personal goals requires patience and persistence. Talk about the dreamy outcome you’d love to realize. Plot your course. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 6 — Privately organize and plan. Obstacles to realize an objective could seem overwhelming. Notice the finite difference between