Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

OSU and CEAT professional development program partner for rural training program

Bonnie Kaiser-Gambill is the coordinator of the Oklahoma Hospital HAZWOPER program and said she is happy this partnership will further Oklahoma rural health.

Mallory Pool Staff Reporter

As far as acronyms go, the HAZWOPER is one to remember.

OSU’s College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology Professional Development and the OSU Center for Rural Health partner to provide the 2023 Oklahoma Hospital Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response standard (HAZWOPER) for First Receivers Program.

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Cowboys

suffer worst loss in three years to Iowa

Rowdy Baribeau Staff Reporter

After five bouts, it became evident that Iowa was not just going to defeat OSU, but to dominate them.

No. 2 Iowa defeated No. 6 OSU 28-7 in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. There weren’t many positives for the Cowboys as they won two of ten bouts. There were four matches separated by three or fewer points, all that swung the direction of the Hawkeyes The Hawkeyes handed the Cowboys their worst loss since Feb. 23, 2020… against the Hawkeyes 34-6. Here are three takeaways from the dual. The Cowboys lost the first six bouts

It was tough sledding for OSU to begin the dual, but it seemingly never ended. OSU lost the first four all by decisions by scores of three, one, two and one. The Cowboys just couldn’t finish. During the heavyweight bout, Tony Cassioppi defeated Konner Doucet 4-0. Then the 125-pound bout came. Spencer Lee earned the thirtyfourth fall of his career over Reece Witcraft.

Daton Fix set things off for the Cowboys with an 11-3 major decision against Brody Teske. However, the Hawkeyes fired right back with an 11-0 major decision in the 141-pound bout, sealing the deal for Iowa.

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“HAZWOPER is OSHA’s Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response standard that requires workers be trained to safely perform their job functions without endangering themselves or others,” Kaiser-Gambill said. “We’re pleased to partner with the OSU Center for Rural Health to provide this important First Receiver training to hospital staff and others who work in emergency, disaster and infection control and preparedness in Oklahoma.”

Feb. 28 is the official date to kick off the first program manager-focused training in Tulsa. An additional training program will be on March 3 and offered in Oklahoma City. After this, operationallevel hospital HAZWOPER training will be sched-

uled across the state at mainly rural-based hospitals. Training topics focus on a number of things including developing and sustaining a healthcare facility decontamination preparedness program, emergency decontamination procedures and proficiency, incident command system topics, equipment issues and maintenance and preparedness emerging issues.

Corie Kaiser is the director of the Oklahoma Office of Rural Health and said this program is essential to the success of rural communities.

“The past three years have taught us the importance of decontamination preparedness in emergency situations,” Kaiser said. “We are excited this training opportunity will be offered to rural-serving providers, who are essential to the communities they serve.”

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The creation of the OSU hockey team

Noah Weber Staff Reporter

Jacob Thompson, an OSU student, was playing pickup hockey at the Children’s Health StarCenter in McKinney, Texas, one summer night after his freshman year. He played hockey all throughout his childhood and still liked to play for fun when he had the time. But his college didn’t have a hockey team.

A friend of Thompson’s named Blake Bonner suggested that he create a team at OSU.

Bonner was someone Thompson consistently played with at open

hockey and was the vice president for the hockey team at Baylor. Thompson liked the idea and ran with it.

“OU and UCO both had teams and I was wondering why we didn’t have a team,” Thompson said. “So I decided to do it.”

Thompson’s first step of spreading the word about his newly created hockey team was creating an Instagram page. He got one of his friends to draw some official logos for the account and some of the bigger pages that OSU students follow reposted his initial post announcing the new team. The post also had a registration form for interested players to play to fill out.

Everything was starting to come together for Thompson and his new

team.

More than 20 people filled out the form and Thompson took all the necessary steps to become a team once school started in August.

“I had to go become a student organization first,” Thompson said. “Then I had to become a sports organization which took another few weeks. We had to start our season way late.”

The OSU hockey team couldn’t start their season until late November, but Thompson worked hard throughout the creation of the team to get games scheduled. He was able to schedule 12 games for the first season and the team won six of these games. See Hockey on page 3

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Jacob Thompson both founded and serves as the captain for the OSU hockey team.

Courtesy of Andy Hamilton/FloWrestling John Smith and the Cowboys haven’t won at Iowa since 2012.

Iowa routs OSU, Iowa City losing streak continues

Early OSU leads dissolved to Iowa wins. The same theme for each match. No. 2 Iowa used close decisions to roll No. 6 OSU, 28-7, at CarverHawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, in the squad’s regular season finale.

The Cowboys haven’t won at Iowa in 4,061 days. Jan. 7, 2012, 17-16 via criteria.

Or anywhere since 2019.

Sheets at 165 and three one-point losses at 174, 184 and 197.

At 141, OSU’s Victor Voinovich led Max Murin off a lefty high crotch to double takedown. Guess what? An early 2-0 lead didn’t matter. Murin responded with a 4-3 win.

Thin individual margins added toward Iowa domination. Outscored. Overpowered.

(OSU), 7-5

174: No. 14 Nelson Brands (Iowa)

dec. No. 11 Dustin Plott (OSU), 3-2

184: No. 12 Abe Assad (Iowa)

dec. No. 10 Travis Wittlake (OSU), 4-2

197: No. 12 Jacob Warner (Iowa)

dec. No. 17 Luke Surber (OSU), 3-2

Heavyweight: No. 3 Tony Cassioppi (Iowa) dec. No. 22 Konner

Doucet (OSU) 4-0

John Smith’s comments on Tuesday held true.

Oklahoma State. Iowa. A classic college wrestling rivalry. One arguably considered the greatest.

A once great rivalry. Not now, Smith, OSU’s wrestling coach, said.

“A rivalry is a team that’s winning,” Smith said. “More than once every five years. So, that’s not much of a rivalry.”

The trend continued Sunday. Aggressiveness didn’t result in a win.

When 133-pounder Daton Fix finally delivered an OSU win, it appeared too late. Similar to OSU’s offensive efforts all night.

Kaden Gfeller, OSU’s 157-pounder, continued his five-bout win streak. Gfeller clipped Iowa’s Cobe Siebrecht, 3-2, in the tiebreaker.

At 197, Luke Surber blasted Iowa’s Jacob Warner for a first period takedown. Warner fought back with a few escapes to win, 3-2. A result similar to the first four bouts.

A two-point loss from Wyatt

Iowa posted shutouts at heavyweight and 141. Three-time national champion Spencer Lee flattened OSU’s Reece Witcraft in 50 seconds at 125.

Smith and his wrestlers were not made available to local media.

No. 2 Iowa, 28, No. 6 Oklahoma State, 7

Feb. 19, 2023

Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Iowa City, Iowa

Match results

165: No. 7 Patrick Kennedy (Iowa) dec. No. 23 Wyatt Sheets

125: No. 1 Spencer Lee (Iowa)

fall No. 28 Reece Witcraft (OSU), 0:50

133: No. 2 Daton Fix (OSU) maj

dec. No. 16 Brody Teske (Iowa), 11-3

141: No. 2 Real Woods (Iowa)

maj dec. No. 15 Carter Young (OSU), 11-0

149: No. 6 Max Murin (Iowa)

dec. No. 20 Victor Voinovich (OSU), 4-3

157: No. 9 Kaden Gfeller (OSU)

dec. No. 13 Cobe Siebrecht (Iowa), 3-2, TB sports.ed@ocolly.com

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OSU coach John Smith said Iowa-OSU isn’t much of a rivalry anymore with the Hawkeye’s recent lopsided success. His statement remained valid Sunday when Iowa blasted OSU, 28-7.

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By the end of the first season

Thompson realized a team he created for fun was picking up traction quickly. It wasn’t just a club that he created for fun anymore. It was a respected team with a fanbase.

“By the end of the season we

were pulling 800 fans for every series,” Thompson said. “It was crazy. We had people wanting to come to our school to play hockey and our social media was really picking up.”

Thompson’s expectations were heavily exceeded. He didn’t expect things to pick up so quickly. But they did.

Everything went smoothly during the first season, and they had even more players sign up for the second season. The team then had 31 players, and they were able to schedule more than 20 games for their second season.

Thompson has enjoyed every second of being the captain and the president thus far but said that it can get tiring sometimes.

“It is a little hard sometimes to be the captain and the president at the same time because sometimes being the president takes over my job of being the captain,” Thompson said. “Survival of the club could be at stake during some of these situations so it’s hard to focus on the team when I have presidential stuff I have to do.”

OSU Hockey has a new staff coming in next year to handle the busi-

ness side to allow the players to only worry about playing.

Thompson has kept the team alive to this point, but the incoming backup is a huge relief to Thompson. His focus is now on being the captain of the team and leading in that way.

“Instead of focusing on keeping the team alive, I can focus on my captain roles more,” Thompson said.

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Jacob Thompson turned a dream into a reality when he became president of the OSU hockey club.

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District Attorney Vicki Behenna to speak at OSU

Michael Clark Staff Reporter

As a former United States Attorney, Behenna has prosecuted several cases following financial fraud and public corruption. Her most noteworthy prosecution is the case against Timothy McVeigh. After this, Behenna began practicing privately and represented a diverse set of clients. Because of this lucrative career, and having worked as an attorney and a pros-

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ecutor, Behenna has learned plenty about the ethics of the law. These qualifications make her an excellent pick for the event.

“The OSU academic community will have a rare opportunity to hear from a person who will help shape the future of criminal justice in Oklahoma,” Griffin Pivateau, a Puterbaugh professor of legal studies and ethics in business and CLSBE affiliated faculty, said.

Behenna has been a frequent speaker at similar events. She is also a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, American Bar Association, Oklahoma Association of Women Lawyers and William J. Holloway Jr. American Inn of Court. She works as an adjunct professor for Oklahoma City University School of Law. Behenna instructs a trial practice and evidence course.

“The CLSBE is pleased

to support the annual Puterbaugh Ethics Lecture,” Laurie Lucas, a director for CLSBE and associate professor in legal studies, said. “A core mission in the center is to provide our students the chance to meet with leaders in Oklahoma who are willing to share stories about the ethical challenges they face in their field and in society.”

District Attorney Vicki Behenna will speak at OSU’s Puterbaugh Ethics Lecture on March 7.

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CEAT’s Professional Development is an Engineering Extension center that gives professional technical career development programs curated to the needs of the industry. With an almost century-old history of provid-

ing practical training to the defense, oil and gas, construction, health care, environmental compliance, transportation and fire prevention sectors, CEAT Professional Development serves as a primary point of contact for people and companies looking for access to handson training, conference and symposium opportunities and customized career development courses supported by land-grant research, extension expertise and teaching.

OSU Center for Health Sciences has five centers of excellence that address the emerging and apparent health challenges through multidisciplinary collaborative research with a focus on childhood adversity, addiction, rural, health, indigenous health and health systems innovation.

The OSU Center for Rural Health enriches the quality of life for underserved and rural Oklahoma communities through the development of medi-

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cal and public health programs, policy, community engagement and research. For more information regarding Oklahoma Hospital HAZWOPER training opportunities through CEAT Professional Development or the OSU Center for Rural Health, please visit medicine.okstate.edu, ceatpd.okstate. edu or email bonnie.kaiser@okstate. edu.

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OSU’s College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology Professional Development and the OSU Center for Rural Health teamed up to provide the 2023 Oklahoma Hospital HAZWOPER for First Receivers Program.

115th Anniversary of library program to be celebrated

Taylor Carroll Staff Reporter

The 115th anniversary of United States Government Publishing Office’s Federal Depository Library Program at OSU is coming up at the start of March.

The public is allowed access standby research assistance to federal documents in libraries who participate in the FDLP rules across the U.S. In the state, the university is the only

regional depository library since 1907.

The GPO has a permanent agreement with the library on the special materials in its collection.

Not only does the department gather Oklahoma publications, but also publications from other places including U.S. government and other states.

It also involves international agencies like the United Nations, World Bank and Monetary Fund.

Clerico Family Chair for Library Excellence and OSU Dean of Libraries, Sheila Grant Johnson, spoke about the university’s collection.

“We are proud to celebrate 115 years with the FDLP and our partnership with GPO,” Johnson said. “The ability to offer our community free public access to these vitally important government documents is an integral part of our land-grant mission.”

Around 1,110 libraries across the nation, through the FDLP, work with GPO. It provides access to the public, electronic and print formats and to authentic publications from the three branches of the U.S. federal government.

Since 1895, the GPO has been

operating the FDLP. The FDLP program started with the act of Congress on Dec. 27, 1813. According to the act, it allowed one copy to the Senate and House Journals and other Congressional documents to chosen universities, state libraries and historical societies.

On the fifth floor of the Edmon Low Library, the Government Documents Collection remain there for anyone who wants to read them.

More information is on info. library.okstate.edu/government-documents.

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U.S. Government Publishing Office’s Federal Depository Library Program.

“Star Wars: The Mandalorian” Season 2 recap

Hayden Alexander

The season two of “Star Wars: The mandalorian” was released in October, 2020. Fans have been waiting since then for a season three, which was delayed due to the pandemic. With season three coming out on March 1, The O’Colly is recaping the best moments from season two.

S2 E1: Chapter 9

The Mandalorian searches for other Mandalorians to ask for help in his search for the Jedi. He arrives in Mos Pelgo to find a local town sheriff, Cobb Vanth(Timothy Olyphant), wearing Mandalorian armor. A Kryat Dragon has been attacking the town, and the Mandalorian agrees

to help in exchange for armor. With Tuskan Raiders’ help, the Mandalorian defeats the Kryat Dragon.

S2 E2: Chapter 10

The Mandalorian escorts a frog-like alien and her children to her home planet for information on other Mandalorians. They run into multiple obstacles, x-wings that force the Mandalorian to crash onto a world full of giant spiderlike Krykna. They eventually escape, and the Mandalorian continues his search for others like him.

S2 E3: Chapter 11: The Heiress

After receiving the information, the amphibious mother, Djarin, finds Bo-Katan Kryze (Katee Sacoff), former Death Watch member and ruler of Mandalore, and her team. She agrees to give him

information in exchange for his participation in her heist to steal Imperial arms. The mission goes awry, but Bo-Katan honors her end by instructing the Mandalorian to find Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson), a former Jedi.

S2 E4: Chapter 12: The Seige

The Mandalorian returns to Nevvaro to repair his ship, the Razor Crest. The city is free, and Greef Karag and Cara Dune are a new law, and they ask Djarin for help destroying the last Imperial base. They succeed, and Djarin and the child continue their journey.

S2 E5: Chapter 13: The Jedi

The Mandalorian and the child find Ahsoka, who tells Djarin that the child’s name is Grogu. The Jedi refuses

to teach Grogu, having seen his attachment to Djarin, and leaves. She agrees to train the child if Djarin helps her liberate a nearby town. In her new show, Ahsoka faces off against the town Magistrate Morgan Elsbeth (Diana Lee Insanto) in an epic duel. She questions the whereabouts of Grand Admiral Thrawn’s whereabouts.

S2 E6: Chapter 14: The Empire comes for Grogu, and after a hard-fought battle, the empire captures Grogu. Djarin Djarin takes Grogu to a temple on Tyrhton to call out to other Jedi. While Grogu mediates, Boba Fett and Fennec Shand attempt to take the child, but the Mandalorian returns Boba’s armor to convince them to leave Grogu alone.

S2 E7: Chapter 15: Djarin, Cara Dune,

Boba Fett and Fennec Shand break out Migs Mayfield, a former imperial sharpshooter, and use him to get into an Imperial facility to access Moff Gideon’s location. While Mayfield distracts his former commanding officer, the Mandalorian removes his helmet for the first time in front of witnesses to get the information he needs.

S2 E8: Chapter 16: The Mandalorian, Cara Dune, Boba Fett, Fennec Shand, and Bo-Katan Kryze stage a rescue mission. The Mandalorian defeats Gideon in a duel, winning the Mandalorian Darksaber. Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamil) comes for Grogu to train him.

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The filming for “Star Wars: The Mandalorian” took place from October 2019 to March 2020, finishing days before the COVID-19 forced film and television productions to shut down.

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“Pokemon” series to feature new protagonists

Baylor Bryant Staff Reporter

Ash’s “Pokemon” journey is coming to an end, and there are some new trainers ready to take up the torch.

For over 20 years, “Pokemon’s” protagonist Ash Ketchum has pursued his dream of becoming a “Pokemon” master. Traveling through eight regions, battling hundreds of trainers, and going on countless adventures, his story is known throughout generations.

In November of last year, Ash defeated the strongest trainer in the world, Leon, in the World “Pokemon” Championships, becoming the World’s Strongest Trainer and thus, a “Pokemon” master. Now that Ash’s story is coming to end, a new group of trainers must take up the mantle.

New episodes of “Pokemon’s” 25th season, “Pokemon Ultimate Journeys: The Series,” will be released on Netflix on Feb. 24 in English. These episodes will lead up to Ash’s battles in the World “Pokemon” Championships with another drop of episodes coming at a later date showcasing Ash’s victories against “Pokemon” champions.

After the current season of “Pokemon” is concluded, there will be special bonus episodes that will be used as gratitude to all the fans for sticking around with Ash and Pikachu’s journey throughout the many years. This collection of bonus episodes will have Ash and Pikachu reunite with Brock, Misty and other characters that have appeared throughout

the series.

After Ash’s journey is over, two new characters will take up the spotlight and continue the “Pokemon” story. Liko and Roy will be “Pokemon’s” newest protagonists and their journey will start alongside the starters of “Pokemon Scarlet and Violet,” Sprigatito, Quaxley and Fuecoco. It has not yet been confirmed if Liko and Roy will travel the Paldea region with these starters, but it is highly likely.

Every region in “Pokemon” has its own fleshed out story besides Galar, which was replaced for Ash’s adventures throughout all the regions battling trainers in preparation of defeating Leon, but Galar was still visited in the story. With all new protagonists, their story could be fully contained in Paldea, having the two compete in the Victory Road, Starfall Street, and Path of Legends storylines, or they could travel the entirety of the world similarly to Ash in “Pokemon Journeys.” However, it is most likely they will stay in Paldea for the first season of their series.

There is still no confirmation for when the series will air and what it will contain as of now. And with the popularity of “Pokemon” still at a high peak, there could still be tons of regions introduced and explored, and Liko and Roy could become the next generations’ version of Ash Ketchum.

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Ash Ketchum returns to the Netflix in its special, “Pokemon Ultimate Journeys: The Series.”

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Today’s Birthday (02/21/23). Take advantage of lucrative conditions this year. Disciplined, consistent actions make dreams come true. Springtime insights reconnect you with old dreams, inspiring new summertime explorations. Extra autumn bounty blesses your family, supporting creative changes. Harvest the abundant fruit and save some for later.

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 6 — Consider a transition as an opportunity. You can adapt around changes. Imagine, invent and envision dreams for the future. Take time for peaceful rituals.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — Everything seems possible with teamwork. Align around a common cause and pull together. Communicate around changes and patiently clarify. Friends lighten the load.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 7 — Dreamy professional opportunities tempt. Let others see the real you. An older person has great ideas. Learn from another’s experience for wonderful results.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 9 — Study, listen, and learn. Explore and investigate new ideas. The time for experimentation is now. Adventures await. Make bold discoveries. Share far and wide.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9 — Your credit rating is going up. Get expert advice to take advantage of a lucrative opportunity. Strategize and collaborate. Communicate around financial or market changes.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Breakthroughs in partnership, connection and collaboration open new possibilities. Communication provides resilience. Romance arises in conversation. Share support to realize a common dream.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is an 8 — Physical action gets results. Enjoy a fun workout and fuel up afterward. You’re growing stronger. Learn from respected coaches. Refine your technique for higher performance.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 9 — Fall in love all over again. Talk about common interests and passions. Discuss dreams, wishes and possibilities. Have fun together. You’re both charming and enchanted.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7 — Clean house. Clear space by giving away what you no longer need. Beautify your surroundings with art, flowers and lighting. Share delicious home cooking.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Follow a hunch. Dig for clues and solve an intellectual puzzle. Compile data and summarize to simplify. Creative dreams come true with disciplined efforts.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8 — The more you learn, the more you earn. Expand your talents and raise your rates. Find your niche. Provide excellent services. Abundance is available.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 9 — Keep your objective in mind. You can accomplish more than you think possible. Personal projects grow and develop. Connect with your own passion.

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Monday’s Puzzle Solved

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