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Gov. Greg Abbott defiant as federal government again demands border access in Eagle Pass Aarón Torres The Dallas Morning News
Courtesy of OSU News Karen Smith, who sought care for her two kangaroos, brought the pair to OSU’s Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital.
Hops for Healing OSU vet med’s zoological medicine team treats two kangaroos Courtesy of OSU News
has brought her kangaroos to the VMTH for care. The first patient she brought to OSU was a male red kangaroo named Rip. His most recent health concern was a dislocated hip, which left him in the care of hospital faculty and staff for eight days. Not every animal that gets “We first took him to our local treated in Stillwater is from Oklavet who X-rayed him and referred us homa, or even North America. to OSU,” Smith said. Oklahoma State University’s Rip presented severely lame Veterinary Medical Teaching and, after radiographs were taken, Hospital zoological medicine team recently had the opportunity to learn they showed he had a coxofemoral luxation. and work with animals they don’t “When Rip came to us, we see every day. initially tried to replace the luxation Since April 2022, Karen Smith
manually with him under anesthesia, however, that was not possible,” said Dr. João Brandão, associate professor of zoological medicine and Debbie and Wayne Bell professor in veterinary clinical sciences. “Therefore, surgical repair was elected.” After recovering from surgery, Rip is back home and doing great, said zoological medicine intern Dr. Greta Doden. “The collaboration between all of the services: zoo medicine, surgery, anesthesia and ICU/critical care was the main reason for his success,” Doden said. See Kangaroos on 8
AUSTIN, Texas — Despite a second letter from the federal government demanding that Texas stop blocking federal agents from reaching the Rio Grande in Eagle Pass, Gov. Greg Abbott was not backing down Wednesday, insisting that the state will continue working to deter undocumented immigrants from crossing the border. Texas, Abbott insisted, has the right to defend itself from what he called recordsmashing levels of illegal immigration. “James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and the other visionaries who wrote the U.S. Constitution foresaw that States should not be left to the mercy of a lawless president who does nothing to stop external threats like cartels smuggling millions of illegal immigrants across the border,” Abbott wrote in a statement made public Wednesday. Abbott’s statement accused President Joe Biden’s administration of breaking “the compact” between the federal government and individual states by failing to enforce federal immigration
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The ongoing friction between Texas and the federal government has intensified since the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday allowed Border Patrol agents to resume removing or cutting razor wire the state has installed along the Rio Grande to deter undocumented immigrants from crossing. On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, citing the Supreme Court ruling, sent a second letter to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton demanding that Texas Military Department soldiers and Department of Public Safety troopers give Border Patrol agents “full access to the Shelby Park area currently obstructed by Texas,” wrote Jonathan E. Meyer, the agency’s general counsel. Texas took control of the city-owned park and fenced it off Jan. 10, blocking Border Patrol agents from a popular crossing spot at the Rio Grande and the only nearby boat ramp from which to launch patrols. Meyer previously sent Paxton a ceaseand-desist letter saying the Biden administration would ask the Justice Department to intervene if the state did not stop blocking Border Patrol from the park by Jan. 17. See Border on 7
Winter weather brings slow start to spring semester Harli Gomez O’Colly Contributor
As classes commenced Wednesday, Jan. 17, a storm brewed at OSU. Wind, snow and ice overshadowed the start of the spring semester. Temperatures as low as 9 degrees Fahrenheit caused complications across campus. The cold front negatively impacted housing, which suffered multiple breakages. Max Kamplain, a freshman, said he experienced trouble upon his return to the dorms. “Our basement flooded, so we don’t have washing machines or dryers right now,” Kamplain said. “Wentz is not the best.” Damages from the freeze weren’t restricted to campus housing. Brett Lindstrom, a sophomore, faced a similar problem living off campus. “The only thing that has been bad this week was the pipes freezing in my house, so I didn’t have water for 3 days,” Lindstrom said. “That sucked.” Living on or off campus, students were unable to escape the troubles the cold front brought on. With pipes frozen or broken, students were left to search for amenities elsewhere. Outside of personal challenges, the cold weather presents a unique set of challenges to those with pets. Alexa Davis, a freshman, said caring for her horses in the snow has been a struggle
File Photo Freezing temperatures and winter weather greeted students as they returned for the spring semester.
this week. “I have to break ice every morning and night, at least twice a day if not more,” Davis said. “Food gives them energy, and you have to feed them a lot more, so it’s economically more challenging. I had to be out there a lot longer.” Being from California, Davis said she felt underprepared for the winter weather. Her horses sported five blankets each to keep the cold out. Davis wasn’t the only out-of-state student feeling this way. Sawyer Pratt, a freshman from Visalia, California, said she wasn’t prepared for the cold either. “The Central Valley doesn’t usually get cold like this,” Pratt said. “I’ve
just been trying to figure out the best way to layer to like actually be warm but not too warm. Especially going into classrooms where the heaters are on, you have to take off all the layers.” OSU canceled classes on Tuesday, Jan. 17. The cancellation gave students a chance to acclimate to the weather and remain indoors while temperatures plummeted below zero. However, not everyone was appreciative of the delay. Lucy Beckner, a freshman, said not starting on the scheduled first day made her feel weird. “It kind of made me feel a little disorganized, to be honest,” Beckner said. “The schedule was messed up, and it messed with my mind and made me
feel unorganized.” Whether struggling with housing malfunctions, caring for animals, staying bundled up or feeling disorganized by schedule changes, students can look forward to warmer weather in the coming weeks. Kaitlynn Northam, a sophomore, said she plans to enjoy the cold while it’s here. It won’t last forever. “It makes when the sun comes out that much more special,” Northam said. Parker Bradley, Marlie Armatta and Raynee Howell contributed to this story. news.ed@ocolly.com
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Projecting OSU’s batting order, analysis on Justin Seely’s replacement Daniel Allen Staff Reporter
Tuesday marked the release of D1Baseball’s preseason rankings. For the first time since 2018, OSU did not appear. Two Cowboys appeared in D1Baseball’s “Top 100 Draft Prospects” list. And finally, an analysis of OSU’s newest third base coach and director of recruiting. All that and more in the second edition of Around the Diamond. First: Cowboys left out of D1Baseball preseason rankings For the first time in six seasons, Oklahoma State will be unranked heading into the 2024 season via D1Baseball’s preseason top 25 rankings. The last time that happened, 2018, the Cowboys finished 31-26-1 including a 2-2 finish as the 3-seed in the DeLand, Florida, Regional. The Cowboys placed second in the Big 12 regular-season standings, appearing to be in cruise control until a cold finish to the season. A three-game series sweep to Texas Tech at home gave Texas the regular-season title and cemented OSU as runners-up. It was a weird season, in retrospect. And as mentioned in a couple of my fall newsletters, this year’s team could be just as weird. In 2018, OSU lost weekend series’ to Eastern Michigan and Seton Hall. Still, they clinched series sweeps over talented TCU and Oklahoma squads and came close to claiming a series win at Texas. Totally makes sense, right? As I’ve said, a 3-5, or even 2-6 start to the season for OSU isn’t farfetched. The Cowboys open their season at Sam Houston State, a perennial contender in the WAC. And look out for standout Bearkat catcher Walker Janek to give a young OSU pitching rotation fits at the plate. In between weekends, OSU faces Abilene Christian at Globe Life Park. Don’t overlook ACU. It’ll be a young OSU squad still trying to establish team chemistry and find an identity. Michigan, Arkansas and Oregon State – the latter two of which appeared in the top 10 of the preseason rankings – the following weekend at the College Baseball Series at the same venue. And on the next Tuesday, Dallas Baptist on the road. Quite the opening slate for a such a young team. However, the talent is there for OSU to contend for a Big 12 title down the stretch. Beyond that, postseason-wise, I’m at a loss for words. Baseball is truly one of the more difficult sports to predict a team’s
File Photo OSU centerfielder Zac Ehrhard could be the Cowboys’ leadoff hitter again this season.
season. I’m not saying OSU will drop a series at home to Central Michigan. But a two-week gauge on this year’s Cowboys should be made primarily off prospect growth. How effective is Gabe Davis’ stuff on the mound? Is Janzen Keisel maintaining command of his pitches? And so on and so forth. Over time, results within the win-loss column will gradually strengthen. And yes, so will OSU’s end-of-season ranking. Second: Two appear in D1Baseball’s top-100 draft prospect rankings Left-handed pitcher Janzen Keisel and two-way standout Carson Benge served as OSU’s representation in D1Baseball’s recent “Top 100 Draft Prospects” list. Benge checked in at No. 39, while Keisel ranked 10 sots below at No. 49. OSU’s two representatives is tied with Texas, Kansas State and TCU among Big 12 representation, only trailing Texas Tech’s three. Third: What could OSU’s batting order look like come Opening Day?
Getting center fielder Zach Ehrhard back into the lineup paid major dividends for the Cowboys toward the end of the 2023 season. Ehrhard, who led OSU in stolen bases each of the past two seasons, gave what had been a sluggish Cowboy offense during his two-month hiatus due to injury an offensive rejuvenation down the stretch. His lead-off abilities and baserunning prowess are often quiet contributors, however, when absent, can be felt. So, why alter the lead-off spot? The two-hole could go to either second baseman Aidan Meola or first baseman Colin Brueggemann. However, Meola, given his speed and slugging ability appears to be the best option. Brueggeman’s .448 onbase percentage is intriguing, but it is important to note that Brueggemann was primarily used as a pinch hitter last season, so the numbers are somewhat skewed. Benge appears to be the likely option to be the team’s contact hitter given his teamhighs in batting average (.345) and on-base percentage (.468).
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The three-hole typically goes to a club’s best all-around hitter. And, well, Benge fits that mold. Third baseman Tyler Wulfert should remain as the Cowboys’ clean-up hitter. Put sluggers Nolan Schubart and Colin Brueggemann (combined 110 RBI in 2023) at the five- and six-hole spots, and you’ve got a balanced lineup. Below is my prediction for how OSU’s batting order will look come Opening Day: Zach Ehrhard (CF) Aidan Meola (2B) Carson Benge (RF) Tyler Wulfert (3B) Nolan Schubart (LF) Colin Brueggemann (1B) Beau Sylvester (DH) Ian Daugherty (C) Lane Forsythe (SS) Home: What to make of OSU’s new recruiting coordinator/third base coach It’s rather difficult to say how big of a loss Justin Seely was to OSU’s program. He played under current Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn at Nebraska. As the team’s director of recruiting, OSU signed two of its best classes in the Josh Holliday era (2022-23). And as the team’s’ third base
coach – also known as a team’s offensive coordinator − OSU had its best seasons offensively in the Holliday era, including a .301 team batting average in 2023. In July, Holliday hired former West Virginia assistant Mark Ginther, an OSU baseball alumnus, to replace Seely in both roles. And his resume is quite intriguing. Ginther aided in the development of WVU star second baseman JJ Wetherholt, who led college baseball with a .449 batting average. He pathed the way for breakout seasons from program mainstays in Tevin Tucker and Braden Barry. And he landed current first baseman Grant Hussey – the No. 80 prospect in 2021, according to Perfect Game – who ranks top five all-time among the highestrated recruits to attend WVU. Mountaineer batters the past two seasons have been among the best in the Big 12, donning an aggressive yet methodical approach at the plate. And given better resources in Stillwater, accompanied by a larger pool of overall talent, Ginther’s hiring could be a boom for Holliday and Co. sports.ed@ocolly.com
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File Photo The Cowgirls dropped their second-straight game on Wednesday in an upset loss at Cincinnati, 58-56.
Cowgirls upset at Cincinnati with crucial turnover in final seconds Davis Cordova Staff Reporter
Cowgirls’ fate. Garzon received the turnover on the botched dribble-handoff from Asi, which occurred in the game’s most critical moment. The Cowgirls (11-8 overall, 4-4 Big 12) had the ball with 17 seconds Anna Gret Asi drove left and initi- left and no shot clock with the game ated a dribble-handoff to Lior Garzon. tied, but the game flipped in CincinThe ball got lost in translation, nati’s favor once the exchange was lost. and Cincinnati’s Malea Williams got the The Cowgirls had another chance steal for an easy, open layup to break a to tie or take the lead after Cincinnati’s tie with 2.6 seconds left. layup. The Cowgirls had 6-foot-5 center OSU couldn’t get a basket to fall Hannah Gusters post-up in the paint, in the final seconds in the Cowgirls’ and the inbound pass from the sideline 58-56 loss at Cincinnati on Wednesday. was to her. It was tipped, but she gathThe final five minutes looked similar to ered the ball and missed a layup to end ones the Cowgirls have had in the past, the game. and the final two plays determined the The Cowgirls had many chances
to pull away, but the Bearcats made a few unusual plays and shots that kept them in the game. OSU didn’t score in the final 2:48 and scored just two points in the final 5:19. In the Cowgirls’ last three losses, they’ve averaged 13 points in the fourth quarter. The Cowgirls were led in scoring by freshman Stailee Heard, who had 14 points and 11 rebounds. OSU drops to .500 in conference play and has lost three of its last four games – all before a key five-game stretch, which begins Sunday at home against No. 13 Baylor. Cowgirls’ next five games: Jan. 28: vs. No. 13 Baylor
Jan. 31: at Iowa State (ISU won meeting on Dec. 31) Feb. 3: vs. Oklahoma Feb. 10: at No. 4 Kansas State Feb. 14: at Texas Tech (OSU won meeting on Jan. 10) The loss to Cincinnati gives a critical blow to OSU’s NCAA Tournament hopes. Cincinnati is the 109thranked team in the NET Rankings – the worst in the Big 12 – and doesn’t help OSU, which has been on the wrong side of ESPN bracketologist Charlie Creme’s tournament bubble since its loss to Kansas last week. sports.ed@ocolly.com
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3 takeaways Pair of droughts, Anderson’s late-game plays keep OSU winless in conference Parker Gerl Staff Reporter
As Oklahoma State was searching for its first conference win, TCU overcame the Cowboys’ hot start and handed OSU its sixth-straight loss. The Cowboys fell to TCU, 74-69, in Gallagher-Iba Arena on Tuesday night and dropped to 8-11 overall. It’s their third single-digit loss since the start of conference play. Here are three takeaways from the game. Cowboys get up big, can’t hold on OSU (8-11, 0-6) made 10 of its first 15 shots, knocked down some 3s and limited the Horned Frogs to a 4-of-13 start from the field before taking a 17-point lead. But, as the buzzer to conclude the first 20 minutes sounded, the Cowboys’ lead had shrunk to four. TCU (14-5, 3-3) closed the half on a 12-2 run, with former OSU guard Avery Anderson III scoring eight of his 12 firsthalf points in that stretch. And the Cowboys’ once-hot offense cooled off, as they failed to make a shot in the last 5:58 of the opening half. “It was more of their shots and them playing well (when OSU took a 17-point lead),” TCU head coach Jamie Dixon said. “We were down four at halftime (after trailing by 17), and it could have been less if we finished the half well.” Anderson’s crunch-time plays Anderson posted 15 points, four assists and three rebounds, but his late-game efforts in the arena he’s played more than 50 games in helped the Horned Frogs snap a two-
Connor Fuxa OSU fell to TCU, 74-69, despite once leading by 17.
game skid. He drilled a 3, soared in for a chase-down block and drew an offensive foul on Javon Small in the final stretch. Those plays left OSU fans with one more memory, except this time Anderson was the bad guy. “Just trying to get the win,” Anderson said. “Doing
whatever I need to do to get the win, whether that’s on defense making a play or on offense just making a play, just doing whatever I need to do to help the team.” Another drought The Cowboys didn’t make a basket for the final 5:57 of Tuesday’s game, just a second
difference from their first-half drought. Dry spells have plagued OSU at various points throughout this season, and again, they were probably the biggest factor in the Cowboys losing a game in which they led for 22 minutes. “I do think that part of
it is, you know, it’s a process learning how to finish these deals,” said OSU coach Mike Boynton. “That group for the most part has been through it, and our group for the most part hasn’t... Certainly got to find out where those lows are coming from and why.” sports.ed@ocolly.com
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Courtesy of OSU News Students network with people in the aerospace industry at Aero-Student Day.
Oklahoma City Thunder host second Aero-Student Day at Paycom Center Courtesy of OSU News
is really important.” Rouser said. “I’m looking around, you’ve got schools, government and civilian employers. Understanding there’s a breadth of ways to engage in the industry — for a student to have the opportunity to become aware of these things so early After hurriedly making their way on is profound.” from chilly buses into Paycom Center, After hearing from the panelists, curious high school students were met the students were able to stroll the conwith airplanes, turbines and plenty more course for an up-close look at exhibifeats of engineering. tors, which displayed flight and crane Tuesday featured the Oklahoma simulators, model planes and dozens of City Thunder’s second Aero-Student experts to talk to. Day, which allowed students from Josh Stephens and Sarah Schafer, around the state to engage with Oklatwo OSU aerospace and aviation stuhoma State University aerospace and dents who supervised the school’s table, aviation industry professionals. were just as excited as the high school The day started with a panel of students who’ve yet to experience the various aerospace experts, including Dr. field. Kurt Rouser, an OSU assistant professor “Walking around and talking to for mechanical and aerospace engineer- Boeing, American and other Oklahoma ing. companies within aviation has been “Being surrounded by these ingreat for me,” Stephens said. “It doesn’t dividuals who can help find out what a matter if you’re brand new and just getstudent’s interests are and tap into that ting started in aviation or have been in
it your whole life, there’s always some- 18 years old. I would’ve been leaps and thing else out there for you to do. And bounds ahead and I would’ve known a attending things like this is the only way lot more.” to do it.” The evening Thunder game, which Schafer said she enjoys the indus- ended with a game-winning shot in try networking Aero-Student Day offers. Oklahoma City’s favor over the Portland “Getting to talk to different peoTrail Blazers, featured even more aerople, making new connections, getting to space and aviation theming. Rumble the see people I’ve actually met before, was Bison — the team’s mascot — donned really cool. And you realize just how an astronaut suit, the Thunder Girls small this huge industry can be,” Scha- dance team performed in pilots cosfer said. tumes and there were aerospace games Walking down a few sections from throughout. OSU’s booth, students could chat with Still, the most important part of Justie Golay, an OSU graduate and cur- the day was OSU’s hand in creating the rent first officer for American Airlines, next generation of aerospace and aviawhere he operates an Airbus A320. tion professionals. Golay said he believes that an “Aerospace in the state of OklaAero-Student Day for him would’ve got homa is a huge hub,” Rouser said. “My the ball rolling even sooner on his avia- motivation is getting local talent into the tion career. workforce and making a difference. And “I had no exposure to aviation,” every event like this is just one more he said of his days at Mulhall-Orlando way to help that.” High School. “If these programs would’ve been available, I could’ve had a head start. I just dove in headfirst at news.ed@ocolly.com
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Brandon Bell Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks during a news conference at the Texas State Capitol on June 8, 2023, in Austin, Texas.
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Wednesday asking if legal action was contemplated against the state. Shortly after the Supreme Court announced its razor wire decision – Continued from 1 which vacated an injunction barring federal officials from removing or damaging the deterrent except in emergencies State officials rejected the demand, – several Texas Republican lawmakers with Paxton telling the Department of urged Abbott to take the extraordinary Homeland Security that the “facts and step of ignoring the ruling. law side with Texas.” “Sometimes disobedience is the The Justice Department did not best way to show leadership,” state Rep. immediately respond to an inquiry Tom Oliverson, R-Cypress, said on
social media. The court’s order did not touch on the state’s takeover of Shelby Park or Abbott’s Operation Lone Star, the multibillion dollar border security initiative enforced by Texas National Guard soldiers and DPS troopers. Ericka Miller, a DPS spokesperson, said Tuesday afternoon that troopers are not stopping federal agents from removing or cutting the razor wire. Lt. Chris Olivarez, a spokesman for the DPS South Texas region, told
OUR EYES ARE ON CHRIST! “ As the eyes of slaves look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a maid look to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes look to the LORD our God, till he show us his mercy.” (Ps.123:2 NIV) “My heart is not proud, O LORD, my eyes are not haughty...But I have stilled and quieted my soul; like a weaned child with its mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me.” (Ps.131:1,2 NIV) “ I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit...he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear (stand in awe) and put their trust in the LORD.” (Ps.40:1-3 NIV) “But they that wait upon the LORD shall
right-wing radio host Glenn Beck on Wednesday that the state is installing more razor wire along the river bank. “Texas is not backing down,” Olivarez said. In response to a video of soldiers erecting more razor wire barriers, U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, on Tuesday urged Biden to federalize the Texas National Guard if Abbott takes steps to defy the Supreme Court ruling. news.ed@ocolly.com
renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” (Is.40:31 KJV) There is something definite and real about waiting on the Lord. I remember years ago when I sensed the Lord speak to me. “Make yourself available!” I thought I was! I was reading my Bible some and going to church regularly. As I considered this challenge from Lord, I felt I should spend some quiet time daily with the Lord. With my busy days,I decided to spend a hour (5 to 6 a.m.) each day. That decision brought about important changes in my life and service to God. I was learning to wait on the Lord. What a loving and faithful God we have to help us find his best for our lives. It pays off to have a definite, daily time with your Bible and Jesus
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Courtesy of OSU News Zoo medicine team along with Ozzie the kangaroo.
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we were unable to definitively diagnose the cause of his liver disease,” Doden said. “However, we were most suspicious of toxoplasma infection or toxin Continued from 1 ingestion.” Toxoplasma is very common in kangaroos and causes severe illness, but After seeing how Rip did in treat- is difficult to detect. Doden said Ozzie ment, Smith decided to use OSU again received toxoplasma treatment for many when her 1.5-year-old male red kanweeks and his bloodwork returned to garoo, Ozzie, had an issue in October normal a few weeks later. 2023. “He was discharged for further “I first noticed something was care at home and his owner meticulously wrong when he didn’t come to dinner removed any potentially toxic plants like usual,” Smith said. from his enclosure,” Doden said. “He Ozzie was lethargic, had a reduced has been doing great at home and has appetite and exhibited dark-colored been reintroduced to his kangaroo and urine. He was hospitalized for seven wallaby pen mates.” days and received numerous tests. It’s not every day the zoological “His initial exam was unremarkmedicine team is given the opportunity able, so bloodwork was performed for to work with kangaroos. Therefore, further health assessment,” Doden said. Ozzie and Rip’s cases have provided “His liver values were elevated, so many a great learning experience for CVM other tests were performed.” students. Ozzie received a CT scan, ultraWith unique cases like the marsound, urine and fecal testing, liver supials, students had mixed feelings biopsy, and other blood tests including going into the process of treating Ozzie those for copper levels, Toxoplasma and Rip. Dylan Lucich, a fourth-year titers and other infectious disease tests. veterinary student, said his first line of “Despite all of these diagnostics, thinking was how exciting it would be to
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Daily Horoscope
Nancy Black Tribune Content Agency Linda Black Horoscopes Today’s Birthday (01/25/24). Family joys sparkle this year. Disciplined, steady action and communication grow your income. Springtime exploration reveals unexpected silver linings, inspiring a summer of creativity and communication. Make an autumn financial change before a winter educational exploration fascinates. Focus your love and attention at home. 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 9 — Change directions with a romance, passion or creative endeavor under tonight’s Full Moon in Leo. Express your heart, imagination and artistry. Shift perspectives. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — Make repairs. Renovate, remodel and tend your garden. Domestic changes require adaptation under this Leo Full Moon. Begin a new home and family phase. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 7 — Start another chapter. Write your views. This two-week Leo Full Moon phase favors communications, connection and intellectual discovery. Consider familiar stories from another perspective. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 9 — A financial turning point arises. Discover profitable opportunities in new directions under this Leo Full Moon. Redirect attention toward fresh potential. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9 — A challenge redirects you. This Full Moon in your sign illuminates a new personal direction. Expand your boundaries. Develop an inspiring possibility. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 7 — Review priorities privately. Balance old responsibilities with new. Meditate on dreams, past and future. This Full Moon illuminates a transition. Begin a two-week introspective phase. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is an 8 — Tonight’s Full Moon illuminates social changes. One door closes and another opens. Friends come and go in your community. Share appreciations, goodbyes and greetings. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 9 — Consider an exciting career opportunity. This Full Moon in Leo sparks a career shift. Focus toward passions over the next two weeks. Expand your talents. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — Your exploration changes and adapts. The Leo Full Moon illuminates a shift in your educational direction over two weeks. Learn from a master. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 9 — Collaborate on family finances after tonight’s Full Moon. Shift directions with shared finances over two weeks. Work out the next phase together. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7 — Reach a turning point with a partnership under the Leo Full Moon. Compromise and collaborate for shared commitments. Adjust to plan changes. Support each other. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 9 — Increase strength and vitality. Adapt practices for changing conditions illuminated by this Leo Full Moon. Shift practices over two weeks for growing health.
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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. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit sudoku.org.uk
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