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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

OSUPD highlights safety resources after sexual assault incident on campus Emily McCaslin O’Colly Contributor

OSU police is reminding students to be careful when walking alone after an incident that happened around campus on Friday morning.

At 2:19 a.m. at W. University Ave., across from Theta Pond, a woman was grabbed and groped before fighting the assailant off, according to the Stillwater Police Department incident report and website news.

Stillwater police alerted

OSU police where they assisted in attempt to locate the suspect who was described to be a young white male.

Although there is little information available to the public, the chief of police for OSU, Leon P. Jones ,is using this time to promote the Rave Guardian app and Safe Walk.

“Know your surroundings,”Jones said.

“Walk in groups when possible andtry to stay in well-lit areas as much as possible.”

Rave Guardian is an app with many resources.

It has a chat that allows users to talk directly to 911 dispatchers. A crime can be reported,orassistance can be

requested. It also has a timer feature,which allows users to alert a friend when they start a trip. It alerts people when they arrive at the location, and if they do not arrive in the time framethey set, then their friends will be alerted as well.

Another resource given to students is called Safe Walk.

The access can be through the Rave Guardian app. Safe Walk gives the opportunity between 9p.m. and 2 a.m. for students, staff or faculty to be escorted by a public safety officer to their next on-campus or Greek Life destination.

Jones said people can call outside those hours, but timing will depend on call volume.

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Courtesy of OSU News From an early age, Josie Kohn refused to let Down Syndrome define her or limit her aspirations according to her sister, Rylee Cole.

The Heart of a Cowboy Kohn’s surprise acceptance to OSU’s Opportunity Orange Scholars Flie photo

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Blue safety lights on campus are officially out of order. OSUPD encourages students to download the Rave Guardian app.

OSU physics team to represent US in International Physics Tournament Courtesy of OSU News

we were slightly better,” said Dr. Joe Haley, the team’s advisor. “We won all three rounds of fights and each round was a close score, which made revealing the final winner somewhat nerve-wracking but exciting.”

The Oklahoma State The two-time national University Department of Physchampionship team embraces ics team emerged victorious at the opportunity for undergraduthe U.S. Physics Tournament in ate and graduate students from December, defeating the University of Arizona in the finals. physics, computer science and engineering to come together The OSU physicists will to participate in advanced now go on to represent the hands-on research and problem U.S. at the International Physsolving. ics Tournament being held in “It was rewarding being Zurich this April. the host of this year’s tourna“The University of Arizona team was really good, but ment,” said Rosty Bruce, U.S.

IPT mentor. “It was a lot of work organizing the event. Getting a lot of help from previous teams and the department made it easier. Seeing everything running smoothly and everyone giving their whole best motivated me to give my best.”

While IPT will provide the students with mentorships in research, presentation and technical tools — thereby training them to become experts in several physics’ problems before the big day — a conscious effort to enjoy the national win in the meantime has been helpful.

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Being a Cowboy isn’t in our clothes, it’s in our character.

This is the final phrase of the Cowboy Code, uniting Oklahoma State University students and alumni everywhere.

Josie Kohn embodies the spirit of the Cowboy Code, so surprising her in a big way with her acceptance to OSU’s Opportunity Orange Scholars program made perfect sense.

From an early age, Kohn refused to let Down Syndrome define her or limit her aspirations according to her sister, Rylee Cole.

“When she was little, it seemed like most people put limits on her and focused on what they thought she couldn’t do,” Cole said. “But at every turn, she proved

them wrong.”

Kohn set her sights on attending OSU at a young age.

“Josie told me at 9 years of age that she was going to OSU like her sister and Dad,” said Robin Kohn, Josie’s mother. “We just smiled and told her that would be so fun, never dreaming it would happen.

As Josie progressed through high school, her parents learned about the Opportunity Orange Scholars program, suggesting she could attend OSU through that pathway.

From then on, Josie’s dream of becoming a Cowboy never wavered.

“She was invited to apply to OU’s secondary education program, but refused because she was going to OSU, just like her sister, dad, aunts and uncles,” said Cole. “Not getting into Opportunity Orange Scholars was never an option in her mind.”

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Big 12 Power Rankings

A new No. 1, Kansas continues to drop Alyssa Brandon Staff Reporter

After another unpredictable week in the Big 12, the cards have begun to fall into place as March approaches.

This week’s rankings sees one team on the rise finally claim the top spot and another team that’s been stuck at the bottom take home a win. Here is The O’Colly’s Big 12 men’s basketball rankings.

14. West Virginia (8-17, 3-9) West Virginia falls back to last in the rankings, as it stretches its way to a four-game losing streak − its longest skid on the year. Against TCU, the Mountaineers shot toe-to-toe against the Horned Frogs but turned the ball over 19 times and fell to 0-6 on the road. As they brought their road trip home to face Baylor, West Virginia shot the ball well again, as RoeQuan Battle put up 25 points on four made 3-pointers.

But a lacking defense continued to show that this team isn’t built to consistently fend off an elite Big 12 offense.

13. UCF (13-11, 4-8) Another two-loss week.

UCF has lost five of its past six games and doesn’t help itself, as it lost, 90-88, to BYU, then again, 76-74, to Cincinnati.

Within a two-point margin, the Knights always seem to be in it, just rarely coming out on the right side. A bright spot for the Knights is freshman guard Nils Machowski, who helped UCF to four 3-pointers in the final minute against BYU. Darius Johnson also saw two strong performances on the week, but 20 points and 16 against Cincinnati wasn’t enough.

12. Oklahoma State (1114, 3-9) Rising up two spots out of the depths of the rankings, the Cowboys won their first ranked matchup of the year, by outshooting No. 19 BYU, 93-83.

The Cowboys gave the Cougars a taste of their own medicine, as they shot their highest percent from 3-point range (50%), against the conference’s most efficient team. In a last-minute lineup adjustment, it was freshman Jamyron Keller who held the majority with 22 points, but all five starters scored in double digits for the first time this season.

11. Kansas State (15-10, 5-7) Another team facing only one opponent this week, Kansas State let another win slip away against TCU’s 3-point game winner. With a four-point lead at the half, Kansas State didn’t take advantage of second chances, as they were out-rebounded on the offensive glass, 14-7. This gave TCU the momentum in the second, as 18 of

Tylor Perry’s 24 points weren’t enough to stop a comeback. The Wildcats are in desperate need of mounting their own version of a comeback, as they fell to 1-6 in their past seven conference games.

10. Texas (16-9, 5-7) On a bye week, with one formidable opponent, Texas fell to the Houston Cougars in an overwhelming 82-61 loss.

Texas’ leading scorer, Max Abmas, struggled to seven points on 2-of-14 shooting on a night where the Longhorns never saw a lead. Texas got behind by as many as 26 points late in the second half. Another opportunity at a ranked win slipped away from Texas, as they fall to 3-6 against ranked opponents this season.

9. Cincinnati (16-9, 5-7) The Bearcats fall somewhere in the middle of the pack, as they come in at No. 9 for the second straight week off of an expected loss to Iowa State and a two-point 76-74 win at UCF on a late layup by Simas Lukosius. Cincinnati turned the ball over 25 times at Iowa State and rallied in the second half but couldn’t get anything to stick against a daunting Cyclone defense. Against UCF, Dan Skillings Jr. led the scoring effort with 15 points, but 26.9% shooting from 3-point range as a team isn’t anything to brag about.

8. Oklahoma (18-8, 6-7) After a two-win week, Iowa State Men’s Basketball (X) the Sooners fell back down to reality on a two-loss week after Iowa State moves into the top spot on The O’Colly’s power rankings after a four-game winning streak that has the Cyclones in the tough matchups against No. 12 saw a too-close-for-comfort Another feat untypical for the business when the Longhorns Baylor, and No. 6 Kansas. All win after a Jameer Nelson Jr.’s Jayhawks, coach Bill Self was came to town, as they took the five starters struggled against game-winning 3-pointer fell ejected for the first time in 21 lead from tip-off and never Baylor, with none eclipsing the with 1.1 seconds on the clock. seasons at Kansas after an oflooked back. An 82-61 routing double-digit mark. The SoonBehind a career-high 26 points fensive foul was called against of Texas saw a season-high 26 ers’ leading scorer, Rivaldo from Michael Peavy, the offense big-man Hunter Dickinson. points from guard L.J. Cryer, Soares, had 17 points but exited found success scoring from Frustration is running rampant as his right-hand man Jamaal early on a twisted ankle. Held multiple sources this week. for this team, as a season-low Shead put up a double-double to 32% shooting against Kansas, 5. Texas Tech (18-7, 7-5) 32.7% shooting effort plagued on 16 points and 11 rebounds. the Sooners went just 4-of-22 It was an up-and-down the highly efficient squad.

The Cougars have now won on field goals, which shockingly week for the Red Raiders, as As McCullar reappeared 19 straight games at home and did not get Oklahoma the win. they came off of a 79-50 win against No. 25 Oklahoma, the look to keep that steak alive As new risers emerge, Oklaagainst Kansas on a perfect Jayhawks notched their seventh with the conference on the line homa looks to be struggling to Darion Williams 30-point win against a top 25 opponent against Iowa State. find their ground in an elite Big performance, then fell to the in a bounce-back, 67-57, finish.

1. Iowa State (20-5, 9-3) 12.

Cyclones, 82-74. Pop Isaacs 3. Baylor (19-6, 8-4) The Cyclones have been 7. BYU (18-7, 6-6) was shut down once against for It took a late push to on a tear as of late, and it BYU puts up the highest eight points on 2-of-11 shooting get this historically dominant doesn’t look like things are points average in the league, from the field and 0-of-7 shoot- Baylor team going, but afslowing down. With two conaveraging 83.4 a game. It also ing from 3-point range. TTU ter five wins in their past six ference wins on the week in its holds the top spot in made struggled to shoot the 3 in the games, four of these against first reign as a top-10 team this 3-pointers a game with 11.5, first half but finished 8-of-28. ranked opponents, the Bears year, Iowa State deservingly but none of these stats helped With positive signs from the appear to be hitting their stride. gets their flowers, as they jump them as they fell to last place Kansas game and a close loss to Jayden Nunn, a big part of the into first place in the Big 12 Oklahoma State, 93-83. on a top-10 team in the nation, the improvement, scored a season- standings with a 9-3 record on a 22.9% shooting − their lowest Raiders can’t be too disappoint- high 27 points in a 79-62 win four-game win streak. efficiency on the year. There ed this week. But a hot start in against Oklahoma and dropped Suffocating defense is were signs of life in the second conference play since cooling 20 points on five made 3-point- what’s taken this team to the half, but 2-of-16 from behind off for three losses on their past ers in the Bears’ 94-81 victory next level, as they had their way the arc in the first half didn’t five Big 12 contests is a trend to over West Virginia. Coming in the turnover battle in both help the Cougars’ case against watch for. off a relatively easy week, the matchups this week, forcing 25 the unranked foe.

4. Kansas (20-6, 8-5) Bears’ real test arrives this turnovers on 12 steals against 6. TCU (18-7, 7-5) It’s not typical for the week with matchups set against Cincinnati and turning 16 turnThe Horned Frogs saw Jayhawks to fall behind two No. 19 BYU and No. 3 Houston. overs into 28 fast-break points a bounce-back week as they teams in the conference, but 2. Houston (22-3, 9-3) against Texas Tech. Keshon picked up wins against two as Kansas dropped Tuesday’s Nothing wrong with this Gilbert went 8-of-16 from the teams in the bottom four of the game against Texas Tech, 79Houston team, yet. They simfield with 24 points and looks to Big 12 standings. Behind 14 50, without the presence of Big ply got outplayed this week by lead the charge for this team, as points by each three starters, 12 leading-scorer Kevin Mcthe Iowa State Cyclones to lose the biggest test of the year calls the Frogs led by as many as 22 Cullar Jr, more questions are their top spot. The third-ranked for a road trip to No. 3 Houston in an 81-65 win against West circulating Rock Chalk nation. team in the nation handled on Monday night.

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Kaytlyn Hayes The Cowboys remain as one of only two undefeated teams with No. 1 Penn State, but the Cowboys claim the most ranked wins in the nation (12).

Cowboys moving in rankings ahead of No. 2 OSU’s showdown with No. 4 Iowa Braden Bush Sports Editor

The final rankings of the regular season are set as OSU heads into its biggest dual of the season.

Two Cowboys jumped slightly in InterMat’s individual rankings after blowing out Oklahoma on Sunday afternoon, and four others fell a spot or two. As a team, OSU (14-0) remains No. 2 in the NWCA Coaches Poll, and Iowa (11-2), who the Cowboys face Sunday in their season finale, are No. 4.

Troy Spratley fell from No. 10 to No. 12 at 125 pounds despite pinning OU’s unranked Conrad Hendriksen in 1:03. Two wrestlers made big leaps from outside the top 10 to inside the top seven, so Spratley’s drop is no fault of his own.

Jordan Williams, 149 pounds, was one of three Cowboys who lost on Sunday, falling to Willie McDougald,

5-2. Williams dropped three spots to No. 18. Brayden Thompson moved down from No. 20 to No. 21 at 174 after a sudden-victory loss to Tate Picklo, and heavyweight Konner Doucet is fell out of the top 10 after a last-second loss to Josh Heindselman.

Teague Travis (157) and Luke Surber (197) each moved up a spot after wins this weekend. Travis earned a major decision against No. 30 Cael Carlson, and Surber picked up a technical fall in 4:19 against Carson Berryhill – a match in which OSU coach John Smith said nothing came easy in despite the score.

The Cowboys remain as one of only two undefeated teams with No. 1 Penn State, but the Cowboys claim the most ranked wins in the nation (12).

Iowa climbed to No. 2 in the rankings earlier this season but has dropped slightly after losses to Michigan and Penn State.

The Hawkeyes also have some notable wrestlers in the rankings. Drake Ayala is ranked fourth at 125, Real Woods is second at 141, Caleb Rathjen is eighth at 149, Jared Franek is fifth at

157, Mikey Caliendo is seventh at 165 6), Last Week: 9 and Patrick Kennedy is seventh at 174.

NWCA Coaches Poll Team Heading into Sunday, Iowa will Rankings have wrestlers ranked higher than OSU 1. Penn State wrestlers at six weights: 125, 141, 149, 2. Oklahoma State 157, 174 and 197.

3. Nebraska Here’s a look at where each OSU 4. Iowa starter stands in the rankings and what 5. Iowa State the national rankings look like.

6. Ohio State InterMat Individual Rankings 7. Missouri 125: No. 12 Troy Spratley (19-4), 8. NC State Last Week: 10 9. Cornell 133: No. 3 Daton Fix (12-0), Last 10. Michigan Week: 3 11. South Dakota State 141: No. 8 Tagen Jamison (18-5), 12. Minnesota Last Week: 8 13. Virginia Tech 149: No. 18 Jordan Williams (1314. Rutgers 6), Last Week: 15 15. Lehigh 157: No. 10 Teague Travis (17-3), 16. Northern Iowa Last Week: 11 17. Little Rock 165: No. 3 Izzak Olejnik (21-3), 18. West Virginia Last Week: 3 19. Arizona State 174: No. 21 Brayden Thompson 20. Stanford (9-7), Last Week: 20 21. Oregon State 184: No. 2 Dustin Plott (23-2), 22. Campbell Last Week: 2 23. Pittsburgh 197: No. 16 Luke Surber (12-3), 24. Appalachian State Last Week: 17 25. Oklahoma HWT: No. 11 Konner Doucet (15sports.ed@ocolly.com

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3 takeaways

Cowboys avoid sweep, dominate Sam Houston State Weston Wertzberger Staff Reporter

In the past two games, the Oklahoma State baseball team struggled against Sam Houston State with two losses to open the season.

On Sunday afternoon, Oklahoma State dominated and left Huntsville, Texas, with a 19-2 victory, avoiding a sweep from the Bearkats in the Cowboys’ first series.

Here are three takeaways from the game.

Offense tears up the Bearkats’ defense The Cowboys came out swinging in the first five innings, with two massive breaks in the third and fifth innings.

Zach Ehrhard started a streak of four straight singles in the third for the Cowboys, followed by Carson Benge, Tyler Wulfert and Colin Brueggemann, with Ehrhard coming home from Wulfert’s RBI single. Six more runs followed from Benge, Wulfert, Jaxson Crull, Aidan Meola, Lane Forsythe and Sylvester, with eight hits in the inning, all via singles.

The Cowboys accelerated in the fifth by scoring their final 11 runs with 10 consecutive hits.

Three of those hits resulted in home runs from a two-run home run to center field by Wulfert, a two-run inside-the-park home run

by Schubart and a solo shot to left field by Ehrhard.

Janzen Keisel shows out in his season debut Janzen Keisel pitched five innings, throwing six strikeouts, and did not give up any runs. Keisel faced 18 batters and didn’t allow any hits in the first three innings, while the OSU offense took command with an 8-0 lead. He only allowed three hits in his final two innings, one from the fourth and two in the fifth.

Last season, the right-hander made nine appearances, four as a starter with a 7.85 ERA and 18 1/3 innings pitched. With five innings and only three hits given up in his debut this season, Keisel will look to get plenty more opportunities on the mound throughout the season.

Benge keeps the Cowboys rallying Benge had a huge day, leading the Cowboys with a 4-for-5 in his six at-bats.

After a walk in his first atbat, Benge earned four hits in a row and four RBI for the Cowboys in the third and fifth, including two doubles. Benge reached home twice from an RBI sacrifice fly by Schubart and a two-run home run

by Wulfert.

The sophomore leads the offense this season with seven hits in 12 at-bats, three runs, four RBI, three doubles and a .583 average.

With the hype living up to his name for this season, his performance on Sunday has shown that he can be one of the best players in not just the Big 12 but in the country.

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sports.ed@ocolly.com On Sunday afternoon, Oklahoma State dominated and left Huntsville, Texas, with a 19-2 victory, avoiding a sweep from the Bearkats in the Cowboys’ first series.

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Bryson Thadhani To find more information about reporting incidents, options, assistance and support, go to 1is2many.okstate.edu.

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Ashley Peterson, OSU student body president, said she found this very disheartening, as she considers OSU a Continued from 1 relatively safe campus.

“I think just having these conversations and trying to be more proactive OSUPD also offers a R.A.D., about these situations, versus just reactwhich is a Rape Aggression Defense ing after they happen is very pertinent,” training. They provide 24-hour services Peterson said. and can be found in their office in the She also recommends the buddy Student Union or in the USDA Building system if possible as another safe oplocated at Farm Road and Orchard. tion when walking by yourself around “Anytime you have questions, big campus. or small, feel free to contact the OSU Sydney Adkins, student governPolice Department,” Jones said. ment senate speaker, also took this time As many students try to get back to reflect on student safety. to their day-to-day lives, the thought “It’s honestly kind of terrifying of what happened may still be in their

to realize that that could just happen in the middle of the night, especially with a campus that seemed as safe as ours,” Adkins said.

The OSU Student Government Association has recently proposed a bill to the Senate to advocate for better lighting in dim lit areas around campus to help decrease events such as this one.

OSU has retired the blue boxes around campus. The boxes would be placed around campus and if students or faculty felt unsafe, they could press a button on the box which then alerted an official of your location.

“The thing is, those boxes are still everywhere, and they’re still lit up,” Adkins said. “So we don’t know who

might be pressing those buttons if those phones aren’t manned anymore.”

Her advice was to make sure people know that these boxes are out of commission or turn the lights off and remove them completely.

“I want people to know that, speaking on behalf of student government, that we’re actively trying to fix some of these issues,” Adkins said.

Victims of such crimes can report any misconduct to OSU police, Stillwater police, or OSU Student Support & Conduct. It’s On Us and 1 is 2 Many are also resources for victims.

To find more information about reporting options, assistance and support, go to 1is2many.okstate.edu. news.ed@ocolly.com

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NPR elects KOSU’s Hubbard to national board of directors Courtesy of OSU News

grant mission by providing an accessible, credible news source for all of Oklahoma’s 77 counties. Rachel is a visionary journalist recognized by the Society National Public Radio of Professional Journalists, the Scripps Howard Founhas named KOSU Execudation Award for National tive Director Rachel HubJournalism and the duPontbard to its board of direcColumbia Award. I’m tors to serve as a member confident she will continue director. to be a pioneering voice for Hubbard’s current term, which began on Feb. public radio as she serves on the NPR Board of Di12, will end in November rectors.”

2026.

Hubbard is a mentor “The media industry for Next Generation Radio, continues to be disrupted.

NPR and public media are a member of Oklahoma City Rotary Club 29, the in an amazing position to Joint NPR Network Leadtake advantage of an opership Team, the Institute portunity and be the best version of what our network for Nonprofit News and the was designed to be,” Hub- Online News Association.

“Rachel has held bard said. “I look forward nearly every job at KOSU to serving with this group over the past two decades. of colleagues as we navigate and collectively shape Through those experiences, she has learned what makes what is to come.” the station tick and how to Hubbard became best put us on an upward KOSU executive director in February 2020. She has trajectory,” said Ryan LaCroix, KOSU director delivered more than 50% of content and audience growth in KOSU’s online development. “I’m glad that presence, introduced a folks across public radio daily news podcast and driven increased fundrais- have taken notice of her ing success through a new leadership, wit and ability to anticipate future changes extensive giving program to better meet the informa- and needs.”

NPR’s 23-member tion needs of Oklahomans.

KOSU is also moving into Board of Directors includes 12 member directors who a new 5,200 square-foot are managers of NPR space in Oklahoma City. member organizations and “Rachel joining the NPR board is a win for the are elected to the board by their fellow members; nine public radio news system public directors who are and for Oklahomans — who will have an advocate prominent members of the public selected by the board at the national level,” said and confirmed by NPR Megan Horton, interim associate vice president of members; the NPR Foundation chair; and the NPR the department of Brand president and CEO. Management. “She has Courtesy of OSU News championed OSU’s landnews.ed@ocolly.com National Public Radio has named KOSU Executive Director Rachel Hubbard to its board of directors to serve as a member director.

brownsshoefitstillwater browns.stillwater I REMEMBERED THE LORD! “When my life was ebbing away, I remembered you, Lord, and my prayer rose to you, to your holy temple.” (Jonah 2:7NIV) This was one of the most hopeless situations found in the Bible. Jonah had been running from God. He had boarded a ship and a great storm came up on the sea. He admitted to the sailors that he was fleeing from God and he was the cause of the storm.

The crew threw him overboard, and he had been swallowed by a large fish. What a mess! What a hopeless mess caused by his own disobedience. Maybe you can relate to Jonah?

Another translation reads; “When my heart fainted within me, I remembered the Lord.”

There seem to be no way out. He was completely helpless, and he had caused the whole thing. When all hope was gone; when my heart was fainting; when my life was slipping away, I remembered the Lord.

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.

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Courtesy of OSU News OSU physics team members with Department of Physics head Dr. Flera Rizatdinova.

Physics . . .

five months to prepare, I knew we had to stop talking about physics. We needed a little break to enjoy winning rather than focusing on what comes next.”

Continued from 1 OSU and the Department of Physics will receive international visibility from the team’s participation in the “It was almost overwhelming IPT. Haley explained that it sets them because the win immediately came with apart now and in the future, enhances preparations for IPT on our minds,” said students’ interactions and collaborations Nathan May, the team’s captain. “With and promotes cross-cultural upliftment.

“The impact on students is numerous,” said Sai Sekar, U.S. IPT leader.

“It gives the students exposure to world physics that increases their knowledge, provides them with life skills like curiosity, passion, debates, civility, research and presentation skills.”

OSU will compete against students from Brazil, the U.K., Germany, France and Ukraine. The team is raising travel funds through an upcoming

PhilanthroPete campaign and welcomes any support to get them to Switzerland in April.

“I’m looking forward to us going because the experience is invaluable for the students and they work hard,” Haley said. “The tournament is the best week I’ve had just seeing the students thrive.”

For those interested in supporting the team, email Haley at joseph.haley@ okstate.edu news.ed@ocolly.com

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Continued from 1 When the time came to tell Josie the news of her acceptance, Cole wanted to do so in a big way.

Josie would soon be participating in the Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma Fashion Show, a fundraising event highlighting the unique and beautiful personalities of individuals with Down Syndrome.

Cole, who is the Program Coordinator at DSCAO, arranged for Dr. Jennifer Jones, director of OSU’s Center for Developmental Disabilities, and Pistol Pete to present Josie with her acceptance letter and officially welcome her to the Cowboy family during her moment in the spotlight.

This special surprise moment brought a huge smile to Josie’s face, as cheers erupted from the crowd, many of whom were throwing up pistols firing in celebration.

“Mike and I had no idea that OSU was coming to hand deliver Josie’s acceptance letter to OOS at the fashion show,” said Kohn.

“We knew she had been accepted, but hadn’t told her simply because we wanted her to have that special moment of opening an acceptance letter for herself. Having it hand delivered by

more than we ever expected.”

Emotions were high for everyone watching.

“Mike was jumping for joy and hollering; I was shocked and speechless. Josie was overjoyed,” she said.

What others may see as stubbornness, Josie’s family sees as the grit and determination making her a true Cowboy at heart.

Just as the Cowboy Code says, Josie dreams “as big as the sky, ending each day knowing she gave it everything she had.”

Whether it is her academics or putting on a memorable performance during a fashion show, Josie continues to rely on her determination to push her to new heights.

Dr. Jones said she is excited about the incoming class of OOS, including what Josie will contribute to during her time here.

“The Cowboy family is a vibrant and inclusive culture — and Josie represents everything we look for in a Cowboy,” said Jones. “We are excited to welcome her to campus in August and look forward to seeing how Opportunity Orange Scholars can support her academic and career goals and turn her interests and drive into knowledge, passions, skills and talent that will take her as far as her dreams can go.” news.ed@ocolly.com

Courtesy of OSU News Josie Kohn opening her acceptance letter on stage with Dr. Jones and Pistol Pete.

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APPLICATIONS INVITED FOR BOTH SUMMER SEMESTER 2024 and FALL SEMESTER 2024 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF THE O’COLLY Applications for both Summer Semester 2024 and Fall Semester 2024 Editor-in-Chief of The O’Colly will be accepted from now thru Friday, March 8, 2024 Applications are now available in the Paul Miller Journalism and Broadcasting Building, room 106. Applicants must return their completed applications to room 106 no later than 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 8, 2024. This application process involves two separate positions; EIC for Summer and EIC for Fall. Applicants can apply for one or the other, or both positions. Be sure to indicate which position(s) you wish to be considered for on the application form.

To be eligible for Editor-In- Chief, the applicant must be a student on the Stillwater campus of Oklahoma State University, be in good academic standing (i.e., not on academic probation), have a grade point average of not less than 2.5, and have completed at least 60 hours toward a degree. Applicant must show evidence of having worked one semester writing for The O’Colly. Students serving as an Editor-in-Chief may take up to 6 credit hours of independent study in consultation and approval of their major advisor.

An internship on a newspaper in a newsroom capacity may be substituted for one semester of service on The O’Colly. The internship must meet School of Media and Strategic Communications’ current internship course.

Cowboy Calendar Wednesday 02/21/2024 Cowgirl Basketball: OSU vs. UCF Gallagher-Iba Arena @ 6:30 p.m.

Louie’s Kids Night Louie’s Grill & Bar @ 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/LouiesStillwater Prairie Arts Center Presents 100 Day Project Prairie Arts Center @ 6 - 7 p.m.

Singo Wednesdays EM Curators of Craft @ 7 - 8:30 p.m. https://curatorsofcraft.co/pages/weekly-events The Lough Brothers EM Curators of Craft @ 9:30 - 11 p.m. https://curatorsofcraft.co/pages/on-stage Trivia Night College Bar @ 10 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Live Trivia Iron Monk Brewing Company @ 7 - 9 p.m. https://www.ironmonkbeer.com Louie’s Bingo Night Louie’s Grill & Bar @ 8 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/LouiesStillwater Thursday 02/22/2024 Beginning Acrylic Painting w/ Mark Crow Prairie Arts Center @ 6 p.m. $70 https://artscenter.okstate.edu/adult-classes/drawing-and-painting/1327-beginning-acrylic-paintingwith-mark-crow-thursdays-2 Drop-In And Draw OSU Museum of Art @ 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. https://museum.okstate.edu Funk N’ Beers College Bar @ 10:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.

Kid’s Night Eskimo Joe’s @ 5 - 9 p.m. w/ $1 Buffy meals KiKi’s Karaoke EM Curators of Craft @ 7 - 9 p.m. https://curatorsofcraft.co/pages/weekly-events Stillwater Premiere: Oklahoma Breakdown The Mike Hosty Story Stillwater Community Center @ 6:30 $15 The James Ward Duo EM Curators of Craft @ 10 p.m. - 12 a.m. https://curatorsofcraft.co/pages/on-stage College Night Tumbleweed Dance Hall & Concert Venue @ 8 p.m. $8.00 Cover Charge and free entry for 21+ https://www.calffry.com Songwriters Circle w/ Dylan Moss Bad Brad’s Bar-B-Q @ 7 - 9 p.m.

Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle Edited by Patti Varol

ACROSS 1 Glow of virtue 5 Fort Knox supply 9 Wet 14 __ of March 15 57-Down for a diva 16 Run onstage?

17 Some inbox attachments 18 Change course suddenly 19 Puts together 20 Make a fool of 23 Decline, with “out” 24 Sounds of pain 25 Pencil topper 29 Air filter acronym 31 Christmas poem contraction 33 Smooching on the kiss cam, say 34 Hide-and-seek exclamation 37 Bae 38 Charged particles 39 Joan of __ 40 Harmful habit 41 Big name in anonymity 42 Determines the age of, as archaeological finds 46 Sounds of relief 47 In case that’s the case 48 Masseur’s supply 49 Astronaut Ellen Ochoa, for one 51 Sock part 52 Seasoned pro 55 Sub, and an apt description of 20-, 34-, or 42-Across 59 Wedding figure 62 Invalidate 63 Pasta __ checca: trattoria dish 64 Animated British piglet of kid’s TV 65 Feminine Spanish pronoun 66 Shutter section 67 Fleming subjects 68 In someone’s business 69 Loved ones blessed at the Feast of St. Francis

Daily Horoscope

2/21/24

By Natalie Tran & Sean Ziebarth

DOWN 1 River-dwelling mammal related to whales and dolphins 2 Tally 3 Flew off on one’s own 4 Bone, in Italian 5 Collapsed 6 Double Stuf treats 7 Actor Schreiber 8 Be bold enough 9 Guilty feeling 10 Kitchen appliance brand 11 Grossed-out reaction 12 Wedding page word 13 “Let’s” 21 “Forget it” 22 Foster 26 Potential “destination” for a troubled relationship 27 Elicit 28 Gushes 30 Verbal stumbles 31 __Tax: Intuit software package 32 City on the Brazos 34 Word with pool or basin

Nancy Black Tribune Content Agency Linda Black Horoscopes Today’s Birthday (02/21/24). Your muses harmonize this year.

Develop personal passions into accomplishments with faithful attention. Winter insights reanimate creative dreams. Harvest extra springtime income. Adapt study or travel plans for unexpected summer circumstances. Autumn bounty blesses your family. Share inspiration, information and ideas for deeper connection.

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 — Romantic surprises could disrupt your schedule. Avoid fuss, controversy or expensive risks. Worrying about money makes zero difference. Stretch your muscles and your imagination.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 7 — Get imaginative with domestic projects. Patience with family counts double.

The gentle approach works best now. Research options before purchasing for quality and value.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 7 — Listen carefully.

Wait for better conditions to advance your message. You’re especially brilliant. Pay attention to the emotional undercurrent. Practice tact, patience and diplomacy.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 9 — Resist the temptation to throw your money around. Keep cash flowing in a positive direction. Avoid distractions for maximum efficiency.

Watch for pitfalls.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9 — Use your persuasive charms to navigate a change. Flexibility saves time and money. Patiently clarify. Nurture yourself with personal time.

Listen to your heart.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 6 — Retreat from stressful situations. Avoid noise, crowds or travel. Find a tranquil spot to unwind and contemplate. Plan carefully before launching into action.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 7 — Changes affect your community. Together you’re a powerful force. Patiently clarify. Find out what’s needed. Tune out chaos or confusion.

Rise to the occasion.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — Professional challenges take focus. Check work orders for changes. Keep backups of important documents and data. Prepare carefully.

There may be a test.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — Consider conditions before dashing off. Research your route and destination for simplest solutions. Set backup plans for changes or weather. Can you meet virtually?

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 7 — Focus on shared finances. Reassess assets and liabilities. Don’t jump to conclusions. Adjust budgets and plans. Maintain patience and humor. Find clever solutions.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7 — Breakdowns could frustrate your collaboration. Harmony requires effort.

Avoid expensive arguments or conflict. Simplify plans. Focus on your own part. Practice makes perfect.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — Avoid overextending your physical capacities. Take extra care with your health, fitness and work. Slow to avoid accidents. Wait for better conditions. Recharge.

Tuesday’s Puzzle Solved

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35 Ruckus 36 Dinghy duo 40 Actor Kilmer 42 Projection places 43 Hardly a hop, skip, and a jump away 44 Time when shadows are shortest 45 Petered out 50 Optimist’s words 51 Follows surreptitiously

2/21/24

53 Brilliance 54 Dean Martin’s “__ Amore” 56 Baker 57 Song for one 58 Insect that first appeared in the Jurassic era 59 Family docs 60 Sales agt.

61 Brand at a nail salon

Level 1 2 3 4

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Solution to Tuesday’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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