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Monday, June 26, 2023

Common Application coming to OSU

Lauren King Staff Reporter

Oklahoma State University has announced it will begin using the Common Application for 2024 incoming freshman to ensure students can apply for multiple colleges in an accessible and affordable approach.

Over 40 years ago, a small group of 15 colleges and universities met to reevaluate the college application process. This meeting to reconstruct college applications was just the beginning of Common App.

Going for gold

Dailey Jr. dominating for Team

USA in U19 FIBA World Cup

nating for USA Basketball in the pool play round of the FIBA U19 World Cup.

In the first pool play game on Saturday, June 24, Dailey was named a starter, but only played for 13 minutes.

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Cowboy basketball has expanded worldwide.

Incoming men’s basketball freshman Eric Dailey Jr., a 6-foot-7 four-star recruit from IMG Academy, has been domi-

Did he play poorly with OSU coach Mike Boynton watching from the sidelines as a USA assistant?

Nope. The red, white and blue were just dominating; there was no point in leaving him on the floor.

All of Dailey’s 12 points came in the first half against Madagascar, which propelled

the USA to a 67-point landslide victory, winning 136-69 (the 136-point total set a new Team USA U19 single-game scoring record). Dailey shot 6-11 from the field and tallied two rebounds, along with a block, a steal and an assist.

On Sunday afternoon, though, Dailey’s talents were called upon; the talented USA roster was faced with a 7-point deficit at halftime and trailed by as much as 12 points in the second half against Slovenia. Enter Dailey, who stepped up when it mattered most.

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Common App is a nonprofit organization that connects applicants to a variety of colleges and universities across the 50 states and in 20 countries. Common App has made college admission more convenient for incoming freshman,

allowing them to apply for multiple colleges through one application.

“Joining the Common App supports our mission by eliminating potential barriers and providing a convenient option for students to access our undergraduate admissions application,” said director of undergraduate admissions Jeff Hartman. “Not only does this partnership enhance the college search process for students, parents and counselors, but it also increases OSU’s national visibility.”

The application process, essay prompts, fee waiver options, admission requirements and deadlines all remain the same for both the standard application and the Common App. As of now, the Common App is not open to OSU transfer students.

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CEAT academic advisers recognized on global level

a name for themselves on an international scale.

Academic advisers from the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology have been recognized by NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising as 2023 award recipients. In October 2023, these recipients will be officially honored at a banquet at the annual NACADA conference.

Sarah Ayres is the assistant director of CEAT Student Academic Services and was presented with the Outstanding Advising Award—Administrator.

Kristal Soderstrom Junkens won the Certificate of Merit in the Outstanding Advising Award—Primary Advising Role category. Soderstrom Junkens is a senior academic adviser in the School of Electrical and Computer

Engineering.

“I am very honored to have received (the) Certificate of Merit,” Soderstrom Junkens said. “Knowing that the Primary Advisor Award category is one of the largest, second place is wonderful. Having others recognize my work as an academic adviser is validating and affirms to me that I am an effective adviser and that my dedication to my students is visible and impactful.

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Incoming freshman Eric Dailey Jr. joins OSU coach Mike Boynton at the 2023 FIBA U19 Men’s World Cup.

Sarah Ayres, left, and Kristal Soderstrom Junkens, right, have made a name for themselves on an international scale.

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OSU football adds two commitments to 2024 recruiting

It was a busy recruiting weekend for the Cowboys, who received two commitments on Saturday.

Gunnar Wilson – a linebacker from Melissa, Texas – and Chauncey Johnson, an offensive lineman from Lonoke, Arkansas, joined OSU’s 2024 recruiting class, pushing the Cowboys’ total commitments to 10.

Wilson, a three-star prospect, visited OSU on June 16, then announced his recruitment a week later. The 6-foot2, 210-pound linebacker was the 119th ranked linebacker in the class of 2024, and he chose OSU over offers from Arkansas State, Army, North Texas, UTSA, Louisiana Tech, among others.

Johnson committed just two days after his official visit and did so over offers from Arkansas State and Missouri. At 6-4, 295 pounds, Johnson became the second offensive line commitment for the Cowboys’ 2024 class.

Here’s a look at the rest of OSU’s 2024 commits.

Landyn Cleveland Cleveland, a three-star safety, is currently the highestrated recruit in the Cowboys’ recruiting class. The 6-foot, 185-pound prospect from Mansfield, Texas, chose OSU in April over offers from more than 30 schools, including Auburn, Michigan, Nebraska, Penn State, Texas and others. Cleveland, who has five interceptions in the last two seasons, is ranked as the 51st-best safety in the class, according to 247Sports.

Jaylen Boardley

Boardley a three-star linebacker, also played as a running back at Pleasant Grove (Texas) High School. He chose the Cowboys over more than a dozen schools, including Arkansas, Auburn, Baylor, Duke, LSU and others. Boardley, 6-foot, 190 pounds, also ran track in high school and has plenty of speed to fit into defensive coordinator Bryan Nardo’s defense.

Tre Griffiths Griffiths is currently the lone wide receiver in the 2024 class. The 6-3, 205-pound prospect from Keller, Texas, is another high school track athlete, who had more than 800 receiving yards last season. He picked OSU over the likes of Boston College, Utah, Wisconsin and others.

Willie Nelson Nelson is one of three safety commits for the Cowboys and holds a three-star ranking. Last season, Nelson, 5-9, 170 pounds, had 80 tackles and five interceptions for Longview (Texas) High School, and according to 247Sports in the No. 61 safety in the coun-

try. He held offers from Colorado, OU, SMU and others.

David Kabongo

Kabongo is the third safety in the class, and like Nelson, recorded five picks last season. The 5-11, 180-pound safety received offers from Kansas, Arizona State, Missouri, Texas, Utah and others.

Caleb Hackleman

Hackleman is the highestranked lineman in OSU’s 2024 class, and the 47th-ranked offensive lineman in the country, according to 247Sports. He is another Pleasant Grove recruit, along with Boardely, which also produced current linebackers Xavier Benson and Nickolas Martin. The 6-6, 275-pound recruit held offers from Baylor,

Memphis, Texas Tech and others.

Rodney Fields Fields is one of two instate recruits, and the Southeast (Oklahoma City) prospect is the only running back in the class. He ran for more than 1,100 yards and 22 touchdowns last season. The 5-9, 187-pound back is ranked as the eighth-

best recruit in the state, according to 247Sports.

Josh Ford Ford is a Stillwater product and the only tight end commitment in the class. Ford was primarily used as a blocker, but the 6-5, 230-pound tight end did have three receiving touchdowns for the Pioneers on their way to a state title last season.

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In Dailey’s 18 minutes played, he shot 5-9 and grabbed five rebounds to go along with two steals and an assist. Although it won’t show up on the stat sheet, Dailey had a play that OSU fans will be used to seeing from their defensive, hustle-style teams.

The Cowboy signee totaled 11 points, highlighted by a clutch tip-in with 53 seconds remaining to give the USA a four-point lead with less than a minute remaining.

After a missed Slovenia free throw that would’ve cut the USA lead to two points, the ball was heading out of bounds after there was a fight for the

rebound down low. Nobody, including Dailey, knew who was going to have possession. So he had to make sure it was certain. Dailey dove for the loose ball and threw it off a Slovenian player to obtain possession with less than 30 seconds remaining. From there, after another defensive stop and a made free throw from USA, the comeback was complete,

and Dailey was undoubtedly the catalyst en route to the win.

The USA squad plays its final pool play game Tuesday at 8 a.m. CST against Lebanon and can be found at youtube.com/FIBA. Safe to say, Dailey is showing out in red, white and blue, and Cowboy fans can’t wait to see their high-ranked recruit in orange and black.

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Freshman four-star Eric Dailey Jr. has been dominant for Team USA in its first two FIBA U19 World Cup games, totaling a combined 20 points on 11-20 shooting in pool play thus far.

OSU adds more pitching through transfer portal

Braden Bush Sports Editor

Since the addition of right-handed pitcher Bryson Hudgens from McNeese State two weeks ago, the OSU baseball staff has picked up two more pitching transfers.

On Friday, the Cowboys added a commitment in the transfer portal from Samuel Garcia, a left-handed pitcher from High Point. Garcia will be a senior with one season of eligibility remaining.

Garcia made eight starts in 18 appearances in 2023 and was second on the team in strikeouts with 49. He pitched 44 innings and posted a 7.57 ERA on the year.

As a sophomore in 2022, Garcia made eight starts in 16 appearances and joined the weekend rotation by late March. Across 60 1/3 innings, he led the team with a 1.94 ERA, which ranked second in the Big South Conference and earned him first-team conference accolades. Garcia threw 58 strikeouts against only 13 walks, which was the lowest in the conference, and tied an HPU record with 13 strikeouts in a game.

On June 14, OSU received the commitment of Wichita State righty Robert Cranz, a junior with two seasons of eligibility remaining. He became a reliable bullpen option for the Shockers this season, making 19 appearances with a 3.98 ERA. He threw 53 strikeouts, fourthbest on the team, in just 31 2/3 innings.

Cranz pitched against the Cowboys three times while at Wichita State, including twice in 2023. In those two appearances, Cranz allowed two runs in 1 2/3 innings.

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The Cowboys have picked up three transfer portal additions -- all pitchers -- since the offseason began.

Baker named associate provost of student success

Jake Sellers Staff Reporter

Shannon Baker was named associate provost of student success during the Oklahoma State University A&M Board of Regents meeting on June 16 in Oklahoma City.

In this role, Baker will provide leadership, advocacy, coordination and recommendations for academic and non-academic initiatives supporting student success and persistence at OSU.

Baker will support efforts throughout campus to design and imple

ment an aggressive university-wide strategy for the improvement in reten

tion among undergraduate students and persistence toward graduation.

While the Divisions of Academic

Affairs and Student Affairs and the individual colleges have made student success a priority, OSU provost Jeanette Mendez said the associate provost of student success will take a focused approach to ensure students are well equipped to succeed at OSU. It’s a need Dr. Mendez identified early on when she was officially appointed to her role in May 2022.

“We didn’t have one person who was centrally looking across the entire enterprise of OSU and thinking about best practices and where we could be doing better,” Mendez said. “I’m excited about the impact Dr. Baker will have in this position. We hired someone who has been a faculty member but has spent the latter part of her career working with broader programs to help students succeed. I think Dr. Baker’s

skillset certainly matches the student body that we see here at OSU. She has led some really key initiatives, and I’m excited to get a new perspective and someone who is going to wake up every morning thinking about student success and what we could be doing better.”

Baker also will hold an appointment as a teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences Department of History.

Prior to this role, Baker served as a professor of history at Texas A&M University, Kingsville, and as the associate vice president for student success (2020-23) and in the same role on an interim basis (2018-20). She also served as assistant and associate dean in the College of Arts and Sciences, working on student success, curricular and faculty issues for the college.

Baker was department chair for seven years, leading the Department of History and the newly formed Department of History, Political Science and Philosophy. She earned her Ph.D. from Texas Christian University and specializes in Latin American history.

“Dr. Baker has a long record of helping students succeed in college, especially first-generation college students who are so crucial to our landgrant mission,” said Chris Francisco, vice provost. “Her experience in running academic programs for students and overseeing advising and other aspects of student support will be invaluable at Oklahoma State. I’m so pleased she will be bringing her creative ideas to OSU and look forward to her coordinating our student success efforts across campus.”

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Shannon Baker was named associate provost of student on June 16.

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I have been involved in NACADA for many years, most recently serving as the Region 7 Chair (2021-2023) and I am glad to know that I have remained a positive influence on my students and to my peers.”

Ayres added that it was exciting to be honored for her everyday work by the global advising organization.

“I am grateful to those who nominated me and to

those I work with every day that help me be a better administrator,” Ayres said.

“It is personally gratifying to have my accomplishments recognized by such a prestigious outside source.”

Ayres and Soderstrom Junkens both have vital roles in CEAT’s student academic services and have a large influence on students and their peers.

“Sarah and Kristal are both skilled advisers whose primary focus is on the needs of CEAT students,” said director of CEAT Student Academic Services Lance Millis. “They are both highly involved in NACADA, which

benefits our students because they keep their skills current and utilize the latest advising strategies. Sarah is also a terrific administrator, providing leadership to both the Student Services office and the college as a whole. We’re lucky to have both of them.”

The NACADA Global Awards Program for Academic Advising was established in 1983 and honors people, organizations and institutions that make large impacts on academic advising. For more information on NACADA, its purpose and membership, visit nacada. ksu.edu. news.ed@ocolly.com

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Incoming college freshman can apply for spring, summer or fall 2024 admission through the Common App beginning on Aug. 1, 2023. Application through OSU will open on July 1, 2023.

“OSU is proud to join the more than 1,000 accredited colleges and universities that are part of the Common App community,” Hartman said. “Together, we’re committed to helping

make the dream of earning a college degree a viable option for as many students as possible.”

Common App statistics show over 1 million students research financial aid and scholarship options, connect to college counseling services and submit college applications through Common App each year. OSU will now be a part of an organization that is positively impacting and changing the lives of youth all over the nation. For more information about OSU admissions, visit admissions.okstate.edu. news.ed@ocolly.com

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Earlier this month, OSU’s School of Civil & Environmental Engineering received the 2023 Walter LeFevre Award.

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Common App has made college admission more convenient for incoming freshman, allowing them to apply for multiple colleges through one application.

Supreme Court rejects Navajo suit seeking more water

key vote for the majority, while Justice Neil M. Gorsuch dissented with the court’s three liberals.

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday dashed the hopes of the Navajo Nation for more running water.

The justices, in a 5-4 decision, threw out a lower court ruling that held an 1868 treaty confining Navajos to their reservation came with an implied promise that they would have access to water.

Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh said the treaties that established the Navajo reservation did not come with such an affirmative promise.

Justice Amy Coney Barrett cast a

The cases are Arizona vs. Navajo Nation and Dept. of Interior vs. Navajo Nation.

Washington attorney Shay Dvoretsky, representing the Navajo Nation in a losing cause, had argued the court did not need to consider the Colorado River at this stage of the case.

“Today the average person on the Navajo reservation uses just seven gallons of water a day. The national average is 80 to 100 gallons,” he said. “The Nation asks only that the United States, as trustee, assess its people’s needs and develop a plan to meet them.”

For more than a decade, the Na-

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vajo Nation has been fighting its water rights claims in federal court. It won a preliminary victory in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in 2021, which said it had a claim for breach of trust, noting that the 1868 treaty referred to agriculture.

“The Nation’s right to farm reservation lands ... gives rise to an implied right to the water necessary to do so,” the appeals court said. However, it stopped short of deciding whether this included “rights to the mainstream of the Colorado River or any other specific water sources.”

But last fall, the Supreme Court agreed to hear appeals from both the Interior Department and Arizona that sought to toss out the 9th Circuit’s deci-

sion.

U.S. Solicitor Gen. Elizabeth B. Prelogar argued the 1868 treaty said nothing about water and established no specific duties for the government related to water. Moreover, the Navajo Nation has been given water rights from two tributaries of the Colorado River, including San Juan River in Utah, she said.

Lawyers for Arizona, joined by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, said the high court’s decrees have allocated the waters from the lower Colorado River, and it is too late for lawsuits that seek new rights to the same water.

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Living without electricity or running water, Navajo Indian Shanna Yazzie made sure she carried hand sanitizer and fresh water on a trip to get supplies from family members near Phoenix during the coronavirus pandemic on the Navajo reservation on March 28, 2020, in Cameron, Arizona.

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‘Black Mirror’ season six

A hit-or-miss return to form

Michael Clark Staff Reporter

The first three seasons of Charlie Brooker’s Sci-Fi anthology series “Black Mirror” feature some of the best sci-fi stories in recent memory. From shocking twists, to dark and terrifyingly plausible scenarios, “Black Mirror” has solidified itself as one of the darkest and most surprising shows on television. Then, once its fifth season came along, all goodwill went out the window with some truly abysmal content. Thankfully, Black Mirror’s long-awaited sixth season brings us back to what made some of the best episodes in the series fantastic, with a few weak episodes as well.

Since “Black Mirror” is famously an anthology series, every episode features new worlds and characters. It’s hard to properly review the season as one, tangible product. Because of this, it might be easier to briefly discuss each episode individually, then evaluate the season as a whole.

“Joan is Awful” is an incredibly strong start to the season. The tone takes a more comedic and lighter direction, with hints of the existential, technology driven terror that makes Black Mirror so powerful. The concept here is entirely plausible and will probably happen in the near future. It’s a twisty, fun ride with a delightfully meta ending. The satire feels a little contrived at times, like th writers are trying a bit too hard to laugh at themselves, but it works for the most part,

making for a great seasonal debut.

“Loch Henry” is a mixed bag of an episode, but has some fantastic components. The tone is very unique to the series, taking a look at the nature of true crime documentaries in a surprisingly effective way. The Scottish setting brings back that dark, European feel that later seasons miss. However, the episode doesn’t get compelling until the mandatory big twist. The middle portion of the episode is a huge slog, but the fantastic ending scene will

stick with audiences long after the credits.

“Beyond the Sea” is classic Black Mirror. Aaron Paul does a fantastic job in the most sci-fi, technological episode of the season. While the plot and performances are great, the pacing is not. This episode doesn’t really deserve its runtime as the longest in the season, clocking in at over an hour. The narrative begins to drag at times, but it all comes together in a genuinely haunting climax.

“Mazey Day” is the worst

episode in the series, and it isn’t even close. Unfortunately, I can’t say why without ruining it. The idea of a paparazzi focused episode could be compelling, but the “criminal on the run” lens this episode focuses on is a tired troupe in this series. It’s a boring and aimless episode until the last 10 minutes, throwing out one of the most contrived twists I’ve ever seen.

“Demon 79” is a fun, pulpy slasher film disguised as a Black Mirror episode. Does it work as an episode of

this show? Not really, but it’s still a ton of fun to watch. But once again, it is way too long. Regardless, Paapa Essiedu delivers a fantastic, charming performance here. All in all, season six of Black Mirror was a mixed bag, with great ideas brought down by poor pacing and bloated runtimes. Despite that, this season still manages to be a fun, twisty ride and is far from the worst season in the series.

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Aaron Paul does a fantastic job in the most sci-fi, technological episode of the season.

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Today’s Birthday (06/26/23). Collaboration is golden this year. Disciplined studies reveal buried treasure. Reap autumn bounty and share with family, before supporting your team with winter challenges. Adjust spaces for springtime domestic circumstances, before a busy professional summer season. Savor sweet moments with dear friends.

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 — Imagine the potential together. Domestic solutions arise in communication with Mercury in Cancer over three weeks. Go from theoretical to practical. Discuss with family.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 9 — Maintain healthy practices that energize you. Creativity flowers with Mercury in Cancer. Study, research and write. Communicate, network and connect with a wider circle.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — Relax and have fun. Profit through communications with Mercury in Cancer for three weeks. Discover clever efficiencies. Make lucrative connections. Talk about love.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is an 8 — Home is where your heart lingers. Talk about your personal passions over the next three weeks with Mercury in your sign. Imagine a dream realized.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — Write in your journal. Private reflection inspires creativity over three weeks with Mercury in Cancer. Finish old business. Make long-term plans. Decide what you want.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 9 — Wheel and deal. Social networking buzzes with Mercury in Cancer. Confer with your team. Friends offer good advice.

Connect to share news, data and resources.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 9 — Use cleverness and wit to advance your career with Mercury in Cancer. Think fast. Research professional developments. Find a need and fill it.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — Expand your territory with Mercury in Cancer for three weeks. Travel beckons, but take care. Study the situation. Discuss plans and destinations. Investigate.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — Collaboration is your superpower. Discuss lucrative possibilities with Mercury in Cancer. Develop and grow shared ventures over the next three weeks. Sign contracts.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Brainstorm and converse. Your partner is full of great ideas over the next three-week Mercury phase. Discuss what you want to create. Collaboration flowers.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8 — Expand your boundaries. Grow stronger with support from coaches, doctors and mentors. Healing flowers in communication with Mercury in Cancer for three weeks.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — Pull together. Romance arises in conversation with Mercury in Cancer. You’re especially charming. Express your affection, gratitude and appreciation. Discuss passion, beauty and love.

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