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OSU extends admission and scholarship deadlines to better support students Rachel Eng OSU News

students to register for housing and sign up for orientation and enrollment

by June 1.

As soon as OSU receives student FAFSA records, which the Department of Education announced won’t be until mid-March, students will receive their Delays to the Free Application for financial aid and scholarship award Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process offers. Students eligible for university have significantly impacted prospective assured and other merit-based scholarstudents across the country who deships are currently notified after admispend on financial aid offers to detersion. mine where they’ll attend college.

“We’re doing everything we can To ensure families have more to proactively communicate with famitime to make informed decisions, lies and remain flexible as we receive Oklahoma State University has exupdates from the Department of Educatended its admission and scholarship tion,” Chen said. “Our financial aid and deadlines to June 1 for students enteradmissions counselors will continue ing in fall 2024. offering one-on-one appointments “Supporting students is our top throughout the spring and summer to priority,” said Karen Chen, OSU vice discuss financial aid offers and assist president of enrollment management. students and their families.”

“Value and affordability are important Students interested in attending in the college decision process, and we OSU this fall should apply for admiswant families to have more information sion and submit their FAFSA using about their scholarship and financial OSU’s school code 003170. aid opportunities so they can confident“Ultimately, we want to help ly take their next steps at OSU.” students attend OSU and support them Students now have until June 1 to from the time they enroll through accept scholarships and financial aid graduation, and celebrate their accomor receive a partial enrollment deposit plishments along the way,” Chen said. refund. OSU also highly encourages news.ed@ocolly.com

OSU News Students have until June 1 to accept scholarships and financial aid or receive a partial enrollment deposit refund.

U.S. News and World Report ranks OSU’s online STEM programs among nation’s best Sydney Trainor OSU News

Collections Toby Keith, an Oklahoma native, made music that resonated with Cowboys and Sooners alike.

Toby Keith leaves mark on Cowboy family Hayden Alexander that can tame a rowdy cowboy, “Should’ve Staff Reporter

Keith grew up in Moore, Oklahoma.

Been a Cowboy.”

After graduating from Before long, he had the Moore High School, entire restaurant sing- Keith worked as a ing with him. derrick hand in the oil It’s Bedlam basHe brought industry. Keith and ketball, and the Cowtogether Cowboys and his buddies performed boys are celebrating Sooners through song. when they were off the a 72-56 win over the Not something many clock. Facing unemSooners. can do. ployment, Keith went As is tradition, He left an imsemi-pro in football fans and students are pression on the Cowfor the Oklahoma City flooding into Eskimo boy family, and after Driller and continued Joes for some chees announcing his canto play with the Easy fries and good times. cer diagnosis in the Money Band. In 1993, Everything is loud and summer of 2022, the the artist hit big. then suddenly quiet.

Cowboys kept him in “Should’ve Been Everyone turns to see their prayers. Sadly, a Cowboy” dropped Toby Kieth, singer, after a hard-fought and hit number one on songwriter and probattle, the man known the U.S. Billboard’s ducer, standing in the for his patriotism and Country charts. After middle of Joe’s. family values passed that his music took off, The avid Sooners away on the evening of spiraling into a career fan weighs his options Monday, Feb. 5th, at in the country music and then starts to sing the age of 62. industry. along to the one song See Keith on 8

ing Programs for Veterans.

“CEAT is excited and proud that the hard work and dedication of our faculty and staff were rewarded with outstanding rankings for both our online master’s in engineering programs and for veterans,” said Dr. Oklahoma State University’s John Veenstra, CEAT interim dean.

STEM programs are among the best “CEAT’s 25-year legacy of excellence in the nation, according to U.S. News in its online master’s in engineering & World Report’s 2024 Best Online programs traces back to its visionary Programs rankings. and innovative creator, Dr. Ken Case, The 2024 U.S. News Best Online emeritus regents professor in indusPrograms assessed more than 1,600 trial engineering and management and online bachelor’s and master’s degree member of the National Academy of programs using metrics specific to Engineering. CEAT takes great pride online learning. The rankings only in its extraordinary faculty, course included degree-granting programs instructors, and staff who support our offered primarily online by regionally students worldwide with opportuniaccredited institutions. ties for professional career growth and OSU’s College of Engineering, development. This program allows our Architecture and Technology ranked in graduates to enrich their careers and the top 10 tied at No. 9 in the category professional knowledge via the online for Best Online Master’s in Engineergraduate programs.”

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OSU News CEAT ranked in the top 15% of institutions for online master’s in engineering programs — tied at No. 14 which is an 18-spot improvement from last year ahead of other Big 12 schools such as Kansas State University, Texas Tech University, University of Central Florida and the University of Oklahoma.

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Scott talks Arizona State and Missouri wins in weekly coach’s radio show Daniel Allen Staff Reporter

The Cowboys keep climbing the college wrestling ranks.

Oklahoma State finished the weekend with another 2-0 record, logging dominant wins over No. 24 Arizona State on Friday and No. 5 Missouri on Sunday.

Associate head coach and staff assistant Coleman Scott filled in for head coach John Smith in OSU’s weekly coach’s radio show on Monday. There, Scott recapped the Cowboys’ productive weekend and highlighted the growth and maturation of several young wrestlers.

Here are some noteworthy nuggets from what Scott said.

Opening statement “I don’t know if ‘surprise’ is really the right word for some of the matches over the weekend. I think that the expectation when we send somebody out on the mat is to perform at their highest level.

And it’s really been the young guys that have embraced that here early on, you know, four to five freshmen in a lineup pretty much every dual, right? I think this weekend the freshmen were 7-1 over that period.

“And I think that it was a really good weekend for us in that regard, but they’ve done that week-in and week-out, and just everybody’s doing their job individually for the team. And it’s showing, quite honestly.

These guys are feeding off each other and wrestling really well right now. And there’s a lot of room for growth, which is great.”

Andon Freitas On OSU’s growing reputation and return to rel- Oklahoma State finished the weekend with another 2-0 record, logging dominant wins over No. 24 Arizona State on Friday and No. 5 Missouri on Sunday. evance in college wrestling to (go up against) three tough out onto the mat is untouched. wrestling club, and then the would say is that we’ve got to “Yeah, (there is) a lot of guys. But he needed that match And I am very proud of him same high school. Mauller was do a little bit more to go get to parody right now in the sport. (against ASU’s Jacob Meissfor that. It’s nice to see. He’s four years older... So, (Travis) a leg. We’ve got to put a little I think, you know, if you go to ner) to know that he can go definitely been that spark plug has never beaten (Mauller). But bit more heat on him with our through (No. 2) through (No. do it and that he’s still loose. that we’ve needed at 125.” with Teague, the way his mind- pressure and our motion, and 10) or (No. 2) two through (No. You know, this is a guy that On Daton Fix wrestling set works, he told me Saturday really make him feel less con12), you’re gonna see a lot of can have a breakthrough year up a weight class at 141 night how he felt and where fident, right? Our motion was similar teams. But we’re right this year for himself, and he’s “Eight, nine, 10, 11 he was, and I said to him, ‘by good, but we didn’t really get to up there right now.” gonna keep executing and scor- pounds is a big difference at God, we’re fighting. This guy is the leg and pick it up and make On Daton Fix’s sluggish ing points so that when he gets this weight class. winning tomorrow.’ No doubt this guy wrestle through some win against Arizona State’s on a roll you know he’s gonna “That match, it’s kind of in my mind that he couldn’t realizations.

Julian Chlebove be hard to stop.” a lose-lose situation for him. It win. And he did. And he went “But yeah, there’s nothing “He didn’t do enough.

On Troy Spratley’s doesn’t show up on his record out there and he scored early. to hang your head about.”

And I think he knows that. But upset win against Missouri’s at the end of the year. It doesn’t “Now, thought he could On Brayden ThompI mean, better now to just get Noah Surtin really do anything for him. It have scored another takedown son’s upset win against Peythose kinds of matches behind “I think it was a big doesn’t improve his ranking. or two, and you know, much ton Mocco us than for them to pop up in match for us, and it was a big It does nothing for him. All more. But he was the one press“Brayden, he’s comfortMarch. He just needs a little bit match for him to know that he it does is show who he is as a ing the pace, you know, he was able out there. And he found a more pressure a little bit more can compete with these guys person. It’s like, ‘I’ll wrestle in on two or three other shots way to win and really put him offense. Because he didn’t reday-in and day-out. He’s got to anybody, anywhere right now. that didn’t finish. And that’s to his back and was not far ally pressure his opponent that feel on top of it. He’s a good And I don’t care what I give really that guy’s best position from a pin, to be honest. As a much you know, to his scores leg rider. Anytime it depends up.’ And he was in on a few is defensively. Mauller scores a true freshman, just being able to his attacks. He didin’t really on his match, he’ll produce. shots early on and he got pulled lot from there. And to do that to trust yourself when you’re in get his hands locked, because And Troy is a pit bull. He ain’t up off of them, and I think he the way Teague did, we didn’t the nine- to 10-minute range of I think he’s probably averaged gonna back down. experienced (the weight differ- have to coach him much on a match, and you still feel good five or six takedowns every “I think a big piece of ence) a little bit early on, but he what to do.” and you can still execute, you match, prior to this, so, but he’s (his win) was a 40-second ride adjusted and did enough to get On Izzak Olejnik’s can still score no matter what right there. And I really don’t out. I think that took a little bit the win.” loss to top-ranked Keegan the position is, that’s great. You think it’ll be much of an issue out of (Surtin). And then we On Teague Travis’ upset O’Toole think, ‘I have the ability to put moving forward.” had I think about three or four win against Missouri’s Brock “Keegan is very good, points on the board.’ That’s On Luke Surber’s or five mat returns. So, it all Mauller right? I mean, he’s a two-time pretty good. It’s a really good return to the mat against kind of just built up… So, I’m “Teague and Brock, these national champion. He is very, feeling.”

Arizona State proud of him. His confidence two to go back a long way. very good. So, I think if you “Luke, he’s about ready each and every time he goes So, they grew up in the same look at it, the only thing I sports.ed@ocolly.com

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Brock Mills Tuesday was the beginning of three of OSU’s next four games on the road.

Houston clobbers OSU with attacking defense Gabriel Trevino Staff Reporter

Expecting Oklahoma State to stay close on the road with the best defensive team in the country was a setup for disappointment.

No. 5 Houston — according to defensive efficiency, KenPom, opposing field goal percentage and points per game, and a number of other defensive metrics — are said best defensive team.

It lost in a blowout at Kansas Saturday and carried the emotions of that loss

into Tuesday’s game vs OSU. OSU couldn’t handle the pressure against the Cougars’ blitzing defense, as the Cowboys dropped their eighth conference game in the 79-63.

For 97% of the game, OSU had more turnovers (17) than made field goals. Twenty-four of OSU’s 63 points were off free throws, as the Cowboys went to the line almost 40 times.

Tuesday’s first half was the Jamal Shead show. The Wooden Award semifinalist snub had 17 in the first and finished with 23, four assists and three steals in 29 minutes. In comparison, OSU scored 21 points in the first half, the least of any Big 12 team in any half

this season.

The highlight of the second half was Houston coach Kelvin Sampson’s ejection. Sampson, 68, walked the length of the court to aggressively argue with the referees on an OSU shouldhave-been offensive foul while Houston led 20. His son, Kellen Sampson, coached the remainder of the game.

There are few takeaways from OSU’s performance. John-Michael Wright started the game 3-5 with two 3s but ended 4-14 from the field and 3-10 from 3. Javon Small attempted 14 free throws, making 12, to go with five rebounds. Brandon Garrison played physically (often too physical) as he continues

to adapt to facing the country’s best big men each night in the Big 12.

Tuesday was the beginning of three of OSU’s next four games on the road. OSU will go to Norman for the first Bedlam Saturday, before returning home after a week to face BYU — one of the best teams in the country — then going to Cincinnati.

At 2-8 in conference play and eight games remaining, the Cowboys will need a a sharp turnaround to simply not play on the first day of the Big 12 Tournament. sports.ed@ocolly.com

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Cowgirl golf team finishes fifth at Puerto Rico Classicmeeting Gina Foster Staff Reporter

The spring season is heating up as the Cowgirls competed in the Purdue Puerto Rico Classic.

Oklahoma State consistently played the par-72 Grand Reserve Golf Club throughout each round, but there is still room for improvement, as they finished fifth on Tuesday.

Freshman Marta Silchenko had a standout performance in Round 1, carding a 4-under 68. This left her tied for third, where she also remained through the second round.

Clemence Martin began the tournament carding 12 straight pars and adding four more in the remainder of her round. This led to an even 72 on Sunday.

Maddison Hinson-Tolchard rescued from a pair of bogeys early on and concluded her round tied for 30th with a 1-over 73. After this execution, OSU freshman Marta Silchenko tied for 16th at the Puerto Rico Classic.

Hinson-Tolchard was four birdled the field in birdies at nine. improvements and consistency. ies away from passing Annie Martin was on stride to However, things did not go Thurman for fifth on OSU’s have her second bogey-free their way. all-time birdie list.

Leading scorer for the Angelica Pfefferkorn mir- round of the season until carding a bogey on par-4 hole No. tournament Silchenko carded rored Hinson-Tolchard at 1-over 17.

With 18 to go, she was tied a 3-over 75 to conclude her due to carding three bogeys for 13th. round. before finding her rhythm as Hinson-Tolchard carded a Hinson-Tolchard carded the round wrapped up.

1-over 73 and carded four durher best score of the tourEllie Bushnell concluded ing Round 2 and was inside the nament, a 2-under 17, and the first round 2-over par, while top 20. matched Silchenko in 16th. individual Sammie Miller had Pfefferkorn finished the Hinson-Tolchard passed Thura difficult first round and ended day with a 6-over 78, while man for the fifth most birdies in tied for 89th going into Round Bushnell carded a 2-over 74.

OSU history.

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Miller improved after the Martin posted a 5-over 77 In Round 2, the Cowgirls and Silchenko stayed steady in first round and carded a 4-over and tied for 35th, while Bushnell carded her best round of third place as the team finished 76 as an individual.

With the Cowgirls just 4-under 68 and tied for 23rd.

1-over going into the final 18.

Pfefferkorn tied for 47th Silchenko cared an even 72 and strokes behind the leader, the third round needed significant after carding an even 72 in her

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final round.

The Cowgirls concluded the final 18 fairly solid, however, it was not enough for them to keep their podium placement.

The spring season continues as they travel to Humble, Texas for the ICON Invitational.

Individual Leaderboard T16. Maddison HinsonTolchard (-1) 73 – 72 – 70 – 215 T16. Marta Silchenko (-1) 68 – 72 – 75 – 215 T23. Ellie Bushnell (E) 74 – 74 – 68 – 216 T35. Clemence Martin (+4) 72 – 71 – 77 – 220 T47. Angelica Pfefferkorn

(+7) 73 – 78 – 72 – 223 T85.* Sammie Miller (+21) 85 – 76 – 77 – 238 *- competing as individual Team Leaderboard 1. No. 3 Arkansas (-10) 293 – 285 – 276 – 854 2. LSU (-9) 283 – 289 – 283 – 855 3. No. 17 Auburn (-8) 292 – 287 – 277 – 856 4. No. 12 Texas A&M (-6) 284 – 289 – 285 – 858 5. No. 38 Oklahoma State (-4) 286 – 289 – 285 – 860 sports.ed@ocolly.com

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Gary Lawson OSU’s College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology tied for No. 9 in the country in the category for Best Online Master’s in Engineering Programs for Veterans according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Online Programs rankings.

STEM . . .

Spears ranked in the top 5% for best online master’s in MBA programs — tied at No. 16, an 11-spot improvement from last year — ahead of other Big 12 Continued from 1 schools Kansas State University, Texas Tech University and the University of Oklahoma.

CEAT also ranked in the top 15% In another program for veteransof institutions for online master’s in focused category, OSU tied at No. 14 for engineering programs — tied at No. 14 best online MBA programs for veterans, which is an 18-spot improvement from placing OSU in the top 15% of institulast year ahead of other Big 12 schools tions nationally. such as Kansas State University, Texas “I have seen our dedication to Tech University, University of Central empowering military affiliated students Florida and the University of Oklahoma. across the country truly manifest itself OSU’s Spears School of Business over the past few years,” said Vince Riappeared in four different categories. vera, OSU veterans success coordinator.

“Our mission to provide accessible, flexible and outstanding academic opportunities to our active duty and veteran Cowboys from across the country is something to be proud of.”

Spears Business tied at No. 20 for the best online business analytics MBA programs. Spears ranked in the top 100 for best online master’s in business programs.

“The Spears School of Business continues to demonstrate excellence in business education as exemplified by our recent U.S. News & World Report top-20 ranking of our online MBA program,” said Dr. Jim Payne, dean of Spears Business. “It is a testament

to our dedicated faculty and staff who without question deliver a high-quality educational experience for our students.”

OSU’s College of Education and Human Sciences ranked in the top half of universities — tied at No. 141 — for best online master’s in education programs, finishing above Big 12 counterparts such as the University of Oklahoma and West Virginia University.

OSU also ranked in the top 200 for best online bachelor’s degree programs, surpassing nearly half the field in this overall category. news.ed@ocolly.com

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Ten classes you didn’t know OSU offered OSU offers thousands of courses, and some students overlook unique classes on enrollment day.

Addie Wagner Staff Reporter

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Craft Beer Forum: Hands-on Architecture and Society: DeNon-Verbal Communications: study of special events, forums and sign, planning, and building considered This class studies current theory and conferences. Planning activities include in their social and aesthetic contexts. research relevant to nonverbal behavior conception, planning, implementation, Some sections may be restricted to in interpersonal and professional relaand evaluation of an event, forum or Architectural Engineering majors, see tionships. conference including marketing, public course offerings.

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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.

up until midnight to ensure their spot.

“The course is designed to look at the history of Disney and how it has shaped American culture through media,” said honors academic advisor, Sam Holguin. “From early political cartoons to Star Wars, they cover everything!”

The Story of Lizzie Borden: Ever heard of a female ax murderer named Lizzie Borden? Yeah, there’s a whole class on her. You can take it and learn about the effects of her violent acts on American culture.

Electronic Dance Music: DJing is a clever artform, according to this course. Students can learn from “DJ Thunder Bunny” (yes, you saw that right) how to work turntables and create a set list. If you’re worried about the final exam, don’t be. It’s a rave party with all the students all performing a DJ set together. news.ed@ocolly.com

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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Dave Gatley Toby Keith released 21 albums and 69 singles during his country music career.

Keith . . .

test of time.

Outside of the music, Keith started a restaurant and a clothing line. He supported several causes, but notably Continued from 1 the military.

The singer’s patriotism and love for his late father inspired the song Twenty-one albums, 69 singles, 65 “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue.” charting on Billboard country charts, The song pays tribute to his father’s 20 of which hit number one, seven com- passing and the 9/11 attack. Following pilation albums and an acting career the start of the war in the Middle East, later Toby Keith’s legacy will stand the Keith took several trips to play for the

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The country singer reached new heights of fame and but never forgot his roots. As a fan of Oklahoma University’s (OU) football program, Keith cheered on the Sooners on and off the field.

There is no denying the impact Keith had on the world, nation and his home state of Oklahoma. His music made him a household name, and his commitment to his family and blue-

collar roots set him apart.

He fought cancer for as long as possible but ultimately passed away in his sleep in the state he calls home.

Keith is an Oklahoman through and through, and we will miss him. His achievements will live on through his fans, family, and his music.

As for us Cowboys, every time his music fills a stadium, we’ll remember the one and only Toby Keith. news.ed@ocolly.com

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Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 9 — This New Moon in Aquarius illuminates professional opportunities. Develop interesting projects over two weeks. Pursue exciting possibilities. Your career, status and influence rise.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 7 — Educational opportunities arise after tonight’s New Moon. The next two-week phase favors study, investigation and exploration.

Consider new perspectives. Make connections, contributions and discoveries.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 9 — Find creative ways to grow your family nest egg. A lucrative two-week phase dawns with tonight’s New Moon. Launch valuable initiatives with your partner.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9 — Collaboration comes naturally, especially over two weeks following tonight’s Aquarius New Moon. Take your partnership to the next level.

You’re on the same wavelength.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 9 — You’re energized.

The New Moon tonight initiates two weeks of growing work, health and strength. Put your heart into your actions. Practice makes perfect.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is an 8 — Enjoy yourself.

Stir up some romance. The New Moon begins a two-week family, fun and passion phase. Get creative. It’s all for love.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — Realize domestic visions with upgrades over a two-week New Moon phase.

Get creative. Improve the beauty and functionality of your home. Nurture family.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — Profit through communications. Possibilities spark in conversation over this two-week New Moon phase. Creative projects flower. Express, share and connect. Write your story.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 9 — Begin a lucrative New Moon phase. Discover fresh markets and rising prosperity. Strengthen financial foundations for growth. Rake in and preserve a healthy harvest.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — Pursue personal dreams. Expand talents, capacities and skills over two weeks, with the New Moon in your sign. Grow and develop. Shine your light.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7 — Insights, breakthroughs and revelations sparkle in tonight’s New Moon.

Dreams seem within reach. Enjoy a two-week creative, imaginative and organizational phase. Imagine possibilities.

Wednesday’s Puzzle Solved

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47 “Killing Me Softly With His Song” singer 48 Moscow money 49 __ Spray 50 Foments 54 Münster mister 55 KALLAX shelf seller 57 Viola’s sect.

58 Kung __ shrimp 59 Seuss villager

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Solution to Wednesday’s puzzle

Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9.

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