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Monday, May 6, 2024

OSU Physics Team wins 6th at international tournament

more often than not, we become very passionate about our interpretation or research, even if it is misguided or wrong.”

A team of five students from Oklahoma State University’s Department of Physics traveled to Zurich in March to compete in the International Physicists’ Tournament, representing the United States as they placed sixth in the world.

The 2024 OSU Physics Team consisted of students Brenden Martin, Nathan May, Nathan Rago, Nathan Ross and Jennie Russell, as well as Matthew Maxim from the University of Arizona.

The students were presented with 17 physics problems chosen by the IPT executive committee that revolved around mechanics, fluid dynamics, electricity and magnetism problems.

“As team members, we choose a problem from the list that interests us. We then discuss our progress on our own, discussing ideas and experiments from literature and mental or physical roadblocks,” Rago said.

“The keys to successful teamwork are open-mindedness, patience, and rationality. In solving these complex problems,

The format of the tournament involves three positions in what’s called a “fight”: reporter, opposer and moderator. The opponent challenges the reporter with a physics problem, to which the reporter responds, and then the opponent critiques their solution. After the critique, the moderator facilitates a discussion between the two and aids in enhancing the solution. After the argument concludes, the teams are scored by the judges and the format repeats with the team’s rotating positions.

The team collectively said that besides the complex questions, the most difficult aspect was managing stress.

“It is essential to keep an open mind about each other’s ideas, have patience for criticism, and be rational when talking to another team member about their problem,” Rago said.

One of the team’s questions was called the “Bright Spot,” which required them to investigate how a bright spot can be created in the middle of a shadow of a spherical object when shined with a light.

“Our team developed a

solution using the mathematical principle of the evolute, where we trace out every point on the curve of the resultant shadow,” Ross said. “We then tested this by replicating Arago-Poisson’s Dot experiment with differing shapes and seeing if the evolute principle holds. The solution utilized a lot of wave optics and mathematical principles.”

Between the fierce competition and urge to win, the team said the tournament’s environment was like no other.

“You could tell in the build up to the semifinals how much everyone wanted to win, which made it that more intense,” Ross said. “We could tell early on how tough competing against the top universities would be, but we enjoyed the challenge and fared pretty well against the rest of the world.”

May explained that the time and effort it took to prepare for both the U.S. Physicists’ Tournament and International Physicists’ Tournament was comparable to enrolling in an additional college course.

“But there is no guarantee that the problem you prepared for will be chosen [during competition],” May said.

Silent disco bonds students before finals

OSU alumnus beats cancer, leans on God, family

It was 4 p.m. on a Tuesday in spring 2023 when Jay Caffey got a life-changing text from his doctor.

Caffey went to get his heart checked not long after his best friend had passed away from a heart attack. While his heart was in good condition, doctors discovered a mysterious lump on his thyroid.

“Dr. Hill texted me, he was busy,” Caffey said. “So he’s just (said) ‘Hey, they found a lump and you’ve got cancer.’ I texted him back, ‘That’s not funny. That’s not a cool joke, man. That’s a phone call if you’re for real.’”

It’s that sense of humor that helped this OSU alumnus beat cancer. Born in Hennessy, Caffey said he had a strong faith and belief in Jesus. He grew up active and healthy and even went to school to become a firefighter. However, over the years, Caffey started to have health problems, which tested his relationship with Jesus.

Before Caffey was diagnosed with cancer, he was struggling with his weight. He started experiencing symptoms, such as food getting stuck in his throat. However, he never went to the doctor.

“I thought, ‘I’m fine, I don’t need to go,’ so I never went to get it checked out,” Caffey said. “Then I had other symptoms that are related to metabolism, and mood, which affects your thyroid. I had no symptoms until later.” After his best friend’s passing, Caffey, who graduated from OSU in 1994 with a production engineering degree, was looking for new friends. He met Brad Middlebrook through their daughters, who are both on the OSU Pom squad.

“We met on the field when our daughters were both on the Homecoming court, and we were standing next to each other when we walked out with our daughters,” Middlebrook said. “His wife had said that his best friend had just passed away, and we should hang out because he’s been kind of lonely looking for friends to lean on.”

Caffey and Middlebrook became closer. They found similar things they enjoyed doing, such as playing golf and hanging out at restaurants.

Middlebrook had heard a radio commercial that recommended getting a heart scan for $50.

Caffey and Middlebrook went for a meal at Ted Taco’s restaurant when Middlebrook recommend -

ed Caffey to get his heart checked.

“I had told him I had gotten a heart scan done at Stillwater Medical Center,” Middlebrook said. “It was really easy. It made me feel good that my heart was in good shape. I said ‘You should go and get this thing done. It’s $50, and it makes you feel better.’”

Caffey listened to Middlebrook’s advice and went to get a heart scan. This was the turning point for the Caffey family. The doctors saw a lump on Caffey’s neck, which indicated a serious problem. After further tests, Caffey was diagnosed with a stage two thyroid cancer.

Dr. Dan Hill said Caffey’s case was uncommon because thyroid cancer is more common in women as it is in men.

“Most of the patients I see are women, and most of them are older,” Dr. Hill said. “Jay’s case is very unusual because thyroid cancer is about three to four times more prevalent in women than men and tends to be in women older than 50.”

Caffey’s wife, Brooke Caffey, said her husband is a big worrier. She remembers trying to stay positive and keep the spirits of the family in a good place.

“This is not a big deal,” Brooke Caffey said. “It’s going to be fine. But even times where I got a little more worried, I tried to not show because he was worrying enough for the both of us.”

Because thyroid cancer has high survival rates, Middlebrook, being a jokester, supported Caffey with his humor.

“I was making fun of him for having such an easy cancer to get over,” Middlebrook said. “I said, ‘Your cancer is going to be so easy to beat that when they’re asking all the cancer survivors to stand up at OSU basketball games you don’t even get to stand up.’ I would make fun of his of his problem just to keep it light. I knew it was very serious, but I really used to make jokes with him.”

While people close to Caffey kept the spirits high, he was hiding the panic about his new reality from his friends and family. His only option to beat cancer was surgery. Caffey said deep down he was desperately looking for God’s guidance.

He said his sense of feeling helpless was similar to a Bible story in which Jesus is in a boat with the fishermen as a storm with massive waves hits the sea. Peter slips out of the boat, and the waves pound against him. Every time he comes up for air, the waves force him back down.

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OSU students and faculty traveled to Zurich in March, representing the United States in the International Physicists’ Tournament.

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‘I’m proud of them’

Oklahoma State coach

Ashton Slaughter Assistant Sports Editor

NORMAN — Oklahoma

State coach Kenny Gajewski

could’ve taken credit for leading his team to a 6-3 victory over Oklahoma, securing his third Bedlam win in nine years as coach and the program’s first victory in Norman since 1997. But he didn’t.

Not even after the summer he had, where Sooner fans crucified the former OU baseball player and staff member turned Cowgirls coach after an O’Colly article containing hardhitting quotes about how he felt about former OSU pitcher Kelly Maxwell leaving for the in-state rival was released. He said it at his midweek press conference leading up to Friday night’s game — he was put through the wringer.

Not even after “Ke-nny!”

“Ke-nny!” “Ke-nny!” Cowgirl fans chanted his name from the outfield of Love’s Field postgame, as they knew the seriesopening win meant a lot to the coach.

He credited his staff, specifically Carrie Eberle, the former Cowgirl, who’s a firstyear pitching coach, and Vanessa Shippy-Fletcher, whom he promptly and unexpectedly promoted to hitting coach in December. It was their W, not his.

“I’m really proud of my staff,” Gajewski said, followed by a 10-second pause where he collected his thoughts and emotions. “I’m proud of them because they had the guts to do this and convince me that it was the right thing. So I’m just proud of them.”

What they — specifically Eberle — had to convince him of was how to strategically approach Game 1 of the final Big 12 Bedlam series, particularly who was going to start in the circle.

On Tuesday, Gajewski was recruiting, so he didn’t see Eberle then. On Wednesday, he got into Stillwater right before practice started, so he missed her then, too. He told her he didn’t want to talk to her until they got to Norman on Thursday. It was eating at her; he knew it.

“I’ve been avoiding Carrie all week,” Gajewski said.

But when they talked, Eberle stuck to her plan: start Kyra Aycock and put ace Lexi Kilfoyl in after Aycock got some work in against the Sooners.

And Gajewski trusted her. It’s why she’s in the position she’s in.

“I just needed to process (her decision),” he said. “I knew what she wanted and I just needed to process that, and when she was convicted in how she was talking to me, I’m like, ‘This is why I hired you.’

Gajewski

credits his staff for Bedlam victory

“And this is why we dove into some analytical stuff and this is what I mean; this is why I’m so happy for them. They deserve a lot of credit on this.”

And it paid off for OSU (43-8, 20-5 Big 12), as despite a shaky start, Aycock allowed one hit and two runs in 58 pitches and three innings of work, even with walking six Sooner batters.

In relief effort, Kilfoyl closed out OU (45-5, 21-4 Big 12), al-

lowing one hit and one run in the last four innings.

For Shippy-Fletcher, freshman Karli Godwin went 3-4 with four RBI, and Micaela Wark and Jilyen Poullard each hit a home run. Gajewski and players all season have talked about the impact ShippyFletcher’s had on the offense, which Gajewski called the only clean unit in OSU’s win, and

it showed, as the Cowgirls’ six runs are the most they’ve scored against OU since May 2021.

The series isn’t over, but OSU’s off to a good start. And not only because of Gajewski, but because of the people he’s surrounded himself with.

“We’ve got a long way to go — this thing is not over, I know that — but it just feels good,” Gajewski said. “I feel

good for those people who are here that have been grinding with me for 9 years. I just kept telling them, ‘If we just keep kicking these guys shins, they’ll finally break.’ I don’t think they’re breaking, but we’re just inching closer, and it feels really good.”

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Oklahoma State coach Kenny Gajewski credited his staff for his team’s 6-3 victory over Oklahoma.

said his team needed to make “routine f***ing plays” and it would’ve defeated Texas.

Oklahoma State’s uncanny defensive blemishes lead to 7-5 loss against Texas

Daniel Allen Staff Reporter

AUSTIN, Texas — Over the course of its six-game winning streak, Oklahoma State had displayed an ideal product of baseball.

Errors, which were recurrent in the early stages of the season given the multitude of young prospects immersed in the group’s lineup, seldom occurred. Walks were not an issue. OSU’s offense found its stride, logging an average of 13.16 runs per game during its win streak.

On Friday, however, those issues resurfaced for No. 14 OSU in a seriesopening 7-5 loss to Texas at UFCU Disch-Faulk Field. Even worse, they transpired in the latter stages of the game. And the dreary, gloomy expressions on the faces of OSU’s coaching staff and roster made the distasteful feeling all the more apparent.

“We make some routine f***ing plays we win that ballgame,” pitching coach Rob Walton said. “That simple.”

In the bottom of the seventh, with one out, Texas third baseman Peyton Powell skied a pitch from OSU reliever Tommy Molsky to left field. At the time, the Cowboys (31-15, 14-8 Big 12) held a narrow 5-4 advantage, courtesy of a one-out RBI double from Carson Benge in the top of the inning. As Powell’s ball drifted closer toward the fence, the more it appeared to be a routine fly out for OSU left fielder Nolan Schubart.

Until it wasn’t.

Schubart took an awkward backstep, seemingly losing the ball in his vision while watching it fall toward his glove. Then, it bounced off the fence and onto the outfield turf to put runners on second and third for the Longhorns (29-18, 14-8 Big 12).

“At the end of the day, it all comes down to your ability to be able to play clean baseball,” Walton said. “That didn’t help, obviously.”

Although the play was ruled a double for Powell, it had the feel of a squandered routine fly out — in other words, an error. A walk from lefthander Ryan Ure loaded the bases as right-hander Robert Cranz inherited a

bases-juiced, one-out jam.

One at-bat later, more troubles ensued.

Texas coach David Pierce opted to pinch hit left-handed outfielder Porter Brown in place of starter Casey Borba.

So, Walton and Cranz attacked Brown with three consecutive breaking pitches to force a 1-2 count. Analytics forced Walton’s hand, so he called a backdoor slider, a pitch that has often given Brown trouble.

“He’s probably struck out 100 times on that pitch during his career,” Walton said. “Sxith-year guy, started his career at TCU. Same stuff (at Texas). The numbers tell you that’s a high-percentage pitch in your favor.

“If Cranzy makes that pitch, then it’s a punchout 100% of the time.”

Instead, Cranz spiked the breaking pitch, hitting Brown to bring in the tying run. One at-bat later, Longhorn DH Kimble Schuessler’s sacrifice fly out to right field gave Texas a 6-5 lead heading into the eighth inning.

A lead-off solo blast from outfielder Will Gasparino finalized the scoring and put greater pressure on OSU’s

offense, which failed to answer in the final frame.

In the second and seventh innings, there were opportunities to add insurance runs with one out. But strikeouts in both frames hindered OSU’s opportunity to stretch its lead.

“We just didn’t quite respond when we needed to,” OSU coach Josh Holliday said. “We were on the verge there late to make something happen, but their closer (Gage Boehm) did a nice job.”

Against offensive-heavy lineups, such as Texas’, even the slightest blemish will be fatal. Holliday’s team saw that firsthand on Friday. Now, he hopes they’ll learn from them over the next two days.

“When you leave as many gaps as we did there, then good teams will step in and take advantage of it,” Holliday said. “We didn’t quite finish out some of the opportunities that we set on offense. We just didn’t close them out. And (Texas is) a really good offensive team, and they’re only gonna keep coming at us.”

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OSU pitching coach Rob Walton

Cowgirl tennis sweeps SMU, advances to super regionals

Gina Foster Staff Reporter

OSU women’s tennis defeated No. 36 SMU, propelling them into the super regionals of the NCAA Tournament.

Coach Chris Young said consistency and routine have led the undefeated Cowgirls to their success. Their 4-0 victory against SMU (14-11) was no different.

“We know what we do here,” Young said. “We have a standard within our program. We do the same things here, and that consistency is what has given us five Sweet 16s in the last eight years.”

The Cowgirls began the match with another doubles point win.

Kristina Novak and Safiya Carrington got it done quickly with a 6-0 win on Court 3 against Caroline McGinley and Millie Skelton.

Ayumi Miyamoto and Raquel Gonzalez clinched the doubles point with a 6-2 win against Hadley Doyle and Drew Morris.

After that quick success and confidence booster, the Cowgirls locked in to complete the sweep. Throughout the five years Miyamoto has been at OSU, Lucia Peyre said she has been a good example for the team, and they can always rely on her to give them a point. On Sunday, she did just that.

Miyamoto remained dependable and swiftly defeated Skelton 6-0 and 6-1 on Court 5.

Ange Oby Kajuru found her rhythm after an intense 7-5 first set to clinch the Court-2 win with a 6-1 second set over Morris.

Sophomore Peyre secured the win for the Cowgirls after defeating Doyle 6-3, 6-0, clinching her third postseason win this season.

“She’s playing great, and that’s what we need,” Young said. “It just really gives our lineup a bit more punch to have

her right there playing as strong as she is.”

Anastasiya Komar, Carrington and Novak all won their first sets but did not finish their remaining matches.

As the team continues, Young said the doubles point will be the key. He also said

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he wants fans to know it takes work to make it into the Sweet 16, even though his team makes it look easy.

The Cowgirls continue their NCAA tournament journey on Saturday at 3 p.m. and take on No. 16 Tennessee Volunteers (20-7) at home in the

super regional matchup.

“I hope there’s more people coming next weekend,” Peyre said. “We love people coming here to support us.

That’s something very important for us.”

Ayumi Miyamoto handled Court 5 on Sunday, as the Cowgirls swept SMU and advanced to the Super Regionals.

Saying ‘goodbye’ to Stillwater

With the end of the semester five days away, it’s almost time to say ‘goodbye’ to Stillwater. For seniors, this could be the last time you walk campus for a while. For freshman, most will eagerly wait to return in the fall. The end of the school year often comes to a bittersweet close. As finals wrap up, the accomplishment of finishing another semester settles in. Students are rewarded with three months of days to fill with work, internships or free time. The time has almost come to take a break from Stillwater.

With graduation this weekend, seniors will take their final steps as undergraduate students. Family and friends will flock to Gallagher-Iba Arena to celebrate their student’s accomplishment.

Embrace the closing of this semester as you step into summer.

With the happiness of a closing semester and another year in Stillwater comes the apprehension of parting ways. The unknown of stepping into a new chapter of life or eagerly waiting to return in the fall. Either way, students have the last five days to enjoy this semester. To pass finals, spend time with friends and soak in the last of the school year. It may be a bittersweet ending, but it is one that has been booked on the calendar for months.

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The team collectively said that besides the complex questions, the most difficult aspect was managing stress.

Kennedy Thomason News & Lifestyle Editor Column

Students danced at the silent disco on Thursday to relax before finals.

Disco . . .

Continued from 1

Beyonce Cox, an event organizes, said the students of OSU came to

fun before the week of finals.

“So, we plan events so students can come outside their dorm rooms, get to know each other, have fun times outside of academics,” Cox said.

“This is our closing out this semester, so we just wanted to do this so students can have fun before finals, listen to some music, have food and just

enjoy the ending of the semester.”

Holly Anthony, a junior, said unlike other parties, she was able to communicate with the people around her.

“Well, most parties I been to its too loud where I can’t talk anyone next to me,” Anthony said. “In like this I get like, talk to people around me. I had to be like screaming in their ears.”

Mason Campbell, a junior, said he heard of the event and decide to come.

“I work within conference in marketing services for Res life,” Campbell said. “So, I get told about these events all the time. So, I decided to come to one.”

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The team collectively said that besides the complex questions, the most difficult aspect was managing stress.

To ensure members got the chance to showcase the work they’d done through the previous two semesters, the OSU Physics Team hosted a mock fight for their peers in a condensed format after returning from Zurich.

“On top of that, one of the most frequent questions we get when advertising participation in the competition is, ‘What is a physics fight?’” May said.

“So we saw this as a great opportunity to organize an event that would allow our members to present their hard work and give the Department of Physics and OSU science community alike the chance to see a glimpse into exactly what the IPT is all about.”

The team said their reason for placing sixth in the world at ITP came from their unique blend of specialties. The team consisted of students majoring in physics, engineering and chemistry.

“I truly think we were among the most gifted teams competing. Everyone contributed some form of strength to the team,” Ross said. “These types of per-

formances are what made us contenders. This wasn’t a one or two person team; all of our members were crucial to our success, along with our team leaders and other contributors.

To learn more about the International Physicists’ Tournament, click here. For more information about physics at OSU, visit the Department of Physics website.

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GOD’S VIEW OF US!

“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light. Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. (I Peter 2:9-10 NIV)

It is good to stop and see who and where we are. This is what the apostle says of all believers. Those who have turned to Christ and received him as their Lord and saviour. By God’s grace, we have received a new relationship with God. It is quite a step up from where we were before. We have received mercy and are God’s people. We belong to him! However, there is a purpose in all of this.

We are to realize all that God has done for us and praise him who has called us out of spiritual darkness into his wonderful light. He has not only forgiven our many sins, never to be remembered any more, but has brought into a new relationship. We are children of God! We are to live with him forever in his Heaven. The wonderful truth is that all can come to Christ and receive this wonderful relationship with the God of love!. No matter about your past. All are welcome to come. Christ died for all that they might receive this great and eternal blessing.. Wow!

As Christians we can and should share this message with all. I remember first sharing this with two fellow air force men As I begin to share, there was a great joy.that filled my being. No wonder it is called the “Gospel”. It is the “Good News” that is for you and all people.

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Alumnus . . .

Continued from 1

“The entire time until I got to the surgery, it felt like 30-40-foot crashing waves just push me under every time I came up for a breath,” Caffey said. “I was getting angry because every time I tried to go to God, another wave would shove me down.”

Before his surgery, Caffey, father of three kids, spent time with his oldest son, Caden. During a conversation about his cancer, Caffey told his son something he hadn’t told anyone before.

“I told Caden that I had prayed to God almost every day in my life that if anything happened in my family, it would be me,” Caffey said. “I didn’t want to see my kids or my wife go through something like this.”

Caden remembers that when his dad said it, they had had a couple of drinks, and his initial reaction was anger. However, he said that this describes Caffey’s personality and love for his family.

“The first thing that popped in my head was, ‘Why did you do that, you idiot?’ Let somebody else help you,” Caden Caffey said. “In the moment, I call him an idiot, but it was more of a

joke. I thought it was funny, but realistically, it shows his character and that he’s willing to go through anything to make sure the people he loves are safe, healthy and happy.”

After a successful seven-anda-half-hour surgery, Caffey found out he had 44 tumors in his neck and shoulders.

If it wasn’t for the conversation about Middlebrook’s heart scan, Caffey would not have known about the cancer on his neck. He said he was able to get in touch with God before his surgery.

Caffey said his relationship with God is now stronger than ever, as is his sense of humor.

“The doctor said that one of the tumors was bursting with bad cancer so bad that it was outside of the tumor and a new tumor was growing on top of it,” Caffey said. “I’m like, ‘Great. Did you get all of it?’ It’s just been a journey since then. It’s been a great ride.”

Although, Caffey is now cancer free, he has three more years to make sure it’s not coming back. He goes to regular ultrasound testing’s to stay ahead of it.

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COPPER CREEK

Jay Caffey got a heart scan at the encouragement

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of a friend. He then learned he had stage two thyroid cancer.

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Daily Horoscope

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Linda Black Horoscopes

Today’s Birthday (05/06/24). Fortune follows personal initiative this year. Strengthen support networks and collaborations to advance. Peaceful reflection eases summer transitions, before parties and fun with friends this autumn. Energize your health and fitness this winter, before spring romance carries you away. Grow in power and confidence. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

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Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 9 — Focus on here and now. Unexpected news opens financial opportunities. Prepare to leap. Monitor conditions. Hustle for a lucrative gig. Dreamy results are possible.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — You’re getting stronger. A personal dream lies within reach. Abandon a preconception. Change what you tell yourself. Try something new. Follow your curiosity.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 7 — Your imagination runs wild. Take good notes. Capture your visions and dreams and mold them into action plans. Sort and organize. Inspiration recharges you.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 9 — Pull with your team to take advantage of a lucky break. Quick action can get especially far. A friend’s crazy idea could work. Collaborate.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9 — Career opportunities appear unexpectedly. Crazy dreams seem possible. If you can move quickly now you can advance double. Coach your team to victory.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Discover fresh terrain. New travel or educational opportunities present themselves. Do the homework. Study, research and explore the options. Coordination saves time and money.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 9 — Collaborate with your partner. Manage shared financial accounts for growth. An opportunity is worth investigating. Monitor cash flow. Encourage each other into lucrative action.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — Join forces with someone clever and interesting. Don’t worry about the future. You and a partner can expand your operations. Share the love and goodness.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 9 — Disciplined efforts realize dreams. Focus on your work, health and fitness. A goal is within reach. Maintain practices. Nurture yourself with good food and rest.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Tap into creativity. Advance a passion project. Connect with family and friends. Have fun with people you love. Romance is a distinct possibility.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8 — Domestic matters take your focus. Share support with your family. Make messes and clean them. Fill your home with love, good food and beauty.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — Creative projects can advance by leaps and bounds. Follow a brilliant hunch. An old dream inspires you again.

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