The O'Colly, Monday, July 3, 2023

Monday, July 3, 2023

Supreme Court roils US colleges with one-two punch on race, debt

With two landmark decisions in just over 24 hours, the U.S. Supreme Court could reshape higher education.

The rulings, one curtailing the consideration of applicants’ race in admissions, followed by a rejection of studentdebt relief, have thrown into question how universities will diversify their ranks and dashed hopes for borrowers eligible for as much as $20,000 in federal loan forgiveness.

Affirmative action’s end may limit options for students from historically disadvantaged groups. Coupled with the ruling on loans, which would have provided the most relief to poorer borrowers, the decisions deal a blow to African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans and other underrepresented minorities.

Rickie Fowler ends PGA drought, wins sixth Tour event

and his sixth overall.

Fowler led the tournament coming into Sunday’s final round, but Collin Morikawa and Adam Hadwin came from behind to match Fowler at 24-under par to force a playoff. There, Fowler nailed a 12-foot putt to secure his first Tour win since the 2019 WM Phoenix Open.

Winning is great but there is a lot more to life than that.”

Fowler had finished in the top 15 in his last four tournaments – including a fifth-place finish at the U.S. Open – but had been unable to pull out a win. He even held the co-lead on the final day of the U.S. Open before slowing down the stretch.

“It’s a huge setback for equity, especially for disadvantaged communities, whether that disadvantage is race or income,” said Bob Shireman, a former deputy undersecretary in the Education Department during the Obama administration. “Those of us who work on education equity are going to have to triple or quadruple our efforts.”

from attending college. While universities can no longer give an admissions advantage to underrepresented minorities based solely on the color of their skin or their ethnicity, they could favor other measures — such as household income or homeownership — that can serve as an effective proxy to draw the same students.

“We will work vigorously to preserve — and, indeed, grow — the diversity of our community while fully respecting the law as announced,” Princeton University said in a statement. Students could still write about their race in application essays, but admissions officers wouldn’t be able to use that as a factor in deciding who to let in, according to the ruling on affirmative action.

“Nothing in this opinion should be construed as prohibiting universities from considering an applicant’s discussion of how race affected his or her life, be it through discrimination, inspiration, or otherwise,” Chief Justice John Roberts wrote. But “universities may not simply establish through application essays or other means the regime we hold unlawful today.”’

Rickie Fowler’s drought of PGA wins is over.

The former OSU golfer, sporting his trademark Sunday orange outfit, won the Rocket Mortgage Classic, claiming his first PGA Tour win in four years

“It’s hard to really put it all into words,” Fowler said. “Obviously a lot of good stuff this year and been playing some really good golf, so I knew it was just a matter of time with how I’ve been playing. I’ve had a couple tough weekends where I had a chance.

So, Fowler was used to the pressure of being at the top of the leaderboard heading into Sunday, but he said there’s never a guarantee of getting back to the winner’s circle like he did in 2019. That’s what made this win so special.

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The decisions, part of a rightward swing by a court that pairs six committed conservatives with three liberals, may ultimately exacerbate inequality and make it more difficult for students from disadvantaged backgrounds to advance through education. Companies will have a harder time recruiting the diverse workforces they crave, and the pipeline of talent from elite universities may become more homogeneous.

Yet education professionals don’t see this as the death knell for their diversity goals and vow not to let it keep students

The lawsuit over affirmative action argued that Harvard University punished Asian Americans by assigning them lower ratings on leadership and likability during the admission process, while automatically giving preferences to Black and Hispanic applicants.

Ishan Kanaskar, a rising high school senior in San Antonio, said he disagreed with the ruling and is worried it will reduce diversity. Still, he said he’s now more likely to mention his background as an AsianAmerican in his college application essay.

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Upcoming Boomer Blast to celebrate 4th of July

Stillwater will host The Boomer Blast and GRDA’s Firework Show and Celebration on July 4 from 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at Boomer Lake. The show is a chance for Stillwater residents to relax and enjoy a variety of evening activities and a firework show with friends and family.

Stephanie Kinder, City of Stillwater community program manager, said that City of Stillwater has been hosting the Boomer Blast and GRDA’s Firework Show and Celebration at Boomer Lake for more than 25 years.

Kinder said the park will be open during the day for people to enjoy the splashpad, playground, fishing and kayaking. The park roads will close at 4 p.m. to allow the vendors, food trucks and event staff set up for the evening activities.

Food trucks will open at 6 p.m. and a firework show set to music broadcast on 93.7 FM will begin at 9:30 p.m.

Some of the food vendors available will include Red Cedar Pizza, Newman’s Firehouse BBQ, Chick-Fil-A, Fruity Patooties and Frios Gourmet Pops.

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Rickie Fowler won the Rocket Mortgage Classic on Sunday, ending a four-year drought at PGA Tour events.

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OSU’s Maddison Hinson-Tolchard details busy summer of golf

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Like most studentathletes, OSU women’s golfer Maddison Hinson-Tolchard has spent her summer surrounded by her sport.

Hinson-Tolchard began her summer by completing her collegiate season at the NCAA Golf Championship, where she placed fourth. The next day, at a qualifier in Carrollton, Texas, she shot 8-under for 36 holes to secure the win and one of two open spots to compete in the U.S. Women’s Open (July 6-9). All without previously stepping foot on the course she qualified on.

“When I found out that I had actually qualified, I was in shock, because last year I was an alternate and I just missed out last year on qualifying. This year I was like, ‘Holy crap, how did I actually do this?’” Hinson-Tolchard said. “It was overwhelming. I was so excited, I called my parents, and I was crying on the phone to my parents. It was all of the emotions in one.”

Playing at Pebble Beach Golf Links is something many golfers dream of. This summer, Hinson-Tolchard will step foot on that California course for the second time, giving her more confidence in her ability to know the course.

Once the qualifying day had passed and a few short relaxing days were placed into the schedule, the next adventure came shortly after. The Arnold Palmer Cup is specifically for college students from around the world to participate in. Team USA and Team International go head-to-head in a match-play style tournament.

Team International, which Perth, Australia, native Hinson-Tolchard played on, gave Team USA quite the competition but fell short, concluding the tournament with a 32-28 score.

“It’s always an honor to represent Australia,” HinsonTolchard said. “I miss home a lot, so every chance I get to represent my home flag is really awesome. I was surrounded with a whole heap of people on the international team at the Palmer Cup. The atmosphere that the international team created was awesome.”

The next item on HinsonTolchard’s agenda was attending the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. She spent a week in New Jersey doing all things golf under the instruction of Hall of Fame golfer Karrie Webb. Hinson-Tolchard, along with another Australian amateur golfer, received the opportunity through the 2023 Karrie Webb Scholarship, which is given to two Australian women golfers each year.

“We played a lot of golf. We watched a lot of golf, so there were days I wasn’t playing and was able to rest,” Hinson-Tolchard said. “It was an awesome week and a big learning experience.”

A day after winning fourth at

Championships,

The last thing HinsonTolchard has on her schedule for the summer is playing on an Asia-Pacific team against a European team in a tournament located in Spain. Since this will be her first trip to Spain, excitement is abundant. Some think of summer as a time to relax and recharge, but Hinson-Tolchard is making her summer about enhancing her game and gaining experience.

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Maddison Hinson-Tolchard qualified for the 2023 U.S. Women’s Open.

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“You never really know with this game,” Fowler said. “You learn to appreciate the good times when you’re playing well, and you hope the strug-

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gles don’t last – but sometimes they last longer than you hope for… It’s tough when you’re struggling for that period of time, but I knew it wasn’t far off.” Fowler ended 2022 ranked outside the top 100 of the Official World Golf Rankings but had climbed into the top 35 heading into this weekend’s Rocket Mortgage Classic. After the win, Fowler will likely climb even higher.

That bodes well for his hopes of making the PGA Tour Championship –which takes the top 30 – and the Ryder Cup.

“One of the end goals was to be a part of the Ryder Cup team, and that’s still what we’re still focusing on right now,” Fowler said. “I’ve been a part of a handful, and they’re very special weeks. So, that’s where I kinda have my eyes.”

But for now, Fowler is taking time to enjoy his first win in 1,610 days. His wife, Allison Stokke, and daughter Maya – who wasn’t born the last time Fowler won a Tour event – were there to witness the winning putt. “I’m obviously gonna soak this one in and celebrate a bit,” Fowler said. “It’s been a long road.”

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Former OSU golfer Talor Gooch wins third LIV Golf event, sits atop LIV standings

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Talor Gooch now sits atop LIV Golf.

Gooch sunk a 15-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole at Valderrama in Sotogrande, Spain, to pick up a one-stroke win over Bryson DeChambeau. Gooch’s 4-under, 67-shot performance gave him his third LIV Golf win of the season and placed him at the top of the LIV Tour standings.

No other LIV golfer has more than one tournament win in 2023.

With the $4 million in winnings from Sunday, the same day fellow former OSU golfer Rickie Fowler won his first PGA event since 2019, Gooch now has 2023 earnings of more than $13.3 million across eight events. He’s finished in the top 15 at six of eight events.

Gooch sat T-4 after the first round but jumped to second, just behind DeChambeau, with a 6-under performance in Round 2.

DeChambeau pushed his lead to two strokes at different points on Sunday, but Gooch caught DeChambeau with a pair of birdies on the back nine and set up the dramatic final few holes.

Both birdied the 17th hole, but while DeChambeau (-11) went par on the 18th, Gooch (-12) drained a birdie putt to walk off with a win.

Gooch’s team, RangeGoats

GC, finished second (-11) in the team race.

Three other former OSU golfers are on the LIV Tour, but none were near the top this weekend. Eugenio Chacarra finished 41st (+8), Peter Uihlein earned 43rd (+10) Matthew Wolff slated in at 44th (+12) and Charles Howell III ended at 47th (+15).

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Talor Gooch, a former OSU golfer, won his third LIV Golf event of the year on Sunday. sports.ed@ocolly.com

For the first time, vows were exchanged in the OSU Spears School of Business.

“I’m kind of a performer,” said Rick Wilson as he talked about his wedding officiant role in the event. Wilson has spent 33 years of his career at OSU’s business school with the last 21 years being spent as the first department head of the Department of Management Science and Information Systems.

He had the privilege of officiating the first wedding ceremony back in May inside the OSU building since it opened in 2018. Spears staff member Steven Plummer and his fiancé Ashley were the couple in question.

During the pandemic, Wilson started officiating weddings when two friends decided to quickly get married and needed someone to do it for them. The ceremony was hosted in Wilson’s home with his wife serving as the witness to the wedding and helped decorate their living room for the occasion.

After protocols associated with COVID-19 decreased in severity, Wilson had the honor of being able to officiate a second wedding for the same couple.

Wilson’s son and daughter-in-law, Trevor and Annagrace Wilson, were next up on the list of couple’s he would

officiate for. Wilson includes words of wisdom, personality and a little flare into every wedding he does. At a couple of weddings, he talked about successful UCLA men’s basketball coach John Wooden and his tenants of marriage.

“I try not to be a performer, but it’s just a small way in which I could use some of the skills that I’ve developed over time to give back,” Wilson said.

The Plummer’s already had plans that entailed a different location and officiant, but those plans fell through. Steven then approached Wilson and asked if he would be willing to do it. Wilson accepted the challenge and the group settled for a date at the end of May.

The couple wanted to have the ceremony at a nearby chapel, but it was fully booked. Finally, the Plummer’s chose Theta Pond on OSU’s campus in

Stillwater as the background for tying the knot.

It rained in Stillwater all afternoon the day of the wedding, so it was moved to a backup location, the campus’s own business building. Wilson was able to one-up the back-up plan to the back-up plan and got keys to one of the nicest and prettiest rooms in Spears, the Stephanie and Bill Sick Crystal Room on the fourth floor.

Wilson was able to touch on Wooden’s tenants of marriage wisdom in his officiating which made the ceremony even more special.

“I enjoy playing a small role in a broader picture thing that people enjoy,” Wilson said. “Because at the end of the day I want people to have fun as well.”

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Rick Wilson, head of the Department of Management Science and Information Systems, officiated the wedding of Spears staff member Steven Plummer and his fiancé Ashley.

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“It’s just a way for the community to get together and celebrate as safe as possible,” Kinder said.

On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence, freeing the American colonies from the British rule of King George III. The United

States Congress officially labeled the Fourth of July as a federal holiday in 1870.

Since its implementation, the Fourth of July has been celebrated by friends and family all across the nation in honor of the war to gain American independence. An evening full of family and friends, fun activities and remembrance is exactly what the City of Stillwater accomplishes with the Boomer Blast and GRDA’s Firework Show and Celebration.

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“I want to show that I’m proud of where I come from,” said Kanaskar, 17, whose dream is to study political science at Georgetown University. “I’m not going to hide parts of my identity just because of applications.”

Erica Rosales, who runs College Match Los Angeles, a nonprofit organization that helps low-income students gain admission to top colleges, said she’s concerned the end of affirmative action would hurt African Americans and Latinos. She also cited the negative consequences the loan ruling will have on young professionals with school debt. Four years after obtaining with a bachelor’s degree, Black borrowers have an average of $52,726 in education debt, compared to $28,006 for the typical White gradu-

ate, according to a White House fact sheet.

“I worry that my students won’t have the same opportunities,” said Rosales, 46, who added that she benefited from affirmative action at Wellesley College.

Advocates for student loan forgiveness had said that it would help some 43 million borrowers stabilize finances and get ahead.

Hours after the ruling, President Joe Biden said he would seek a new legal avenue for student debt relief under the Higher Education Act and would create a 12-month “on-ramp repayment program.” It would help borrowers reduce the threat of default, which can scar credit ratings and hamper future home ownership.

Whether or not Biden’s debt-relief effort is ultimately successful, it wouldn’t do anything to solve the root issue of the rising cost of college, according to Michael Poliakoff, the chief executive officer of the American

Council of Trustees and Alumni, which works with education leaders.

“I’m hoping the decision will encourage colleges to moderate prices by controlling their spending,” Poliakoff said.

The Supreme Court rulings are a setback in the fight to increase access and diversity in higher education, according to Cara McClellan, the director of the Advocacy for Racial and Civil Justice Clinic at the University of Pennsylvania and an associate professor of law.

“What we really need to be doing at this point in our country is opening the gates wider, not rolling back policies that promote access and opportunity,” she said.

The student loan decision has forced Kanaskar to consider colleges in his home state. “University of Texas is like a greater option for me now simply because of how much cheaper it would be,” he said.

—With assistance from Emily Birnbaum.

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The U.S. Supreme Court is pictured on June 30, 2023, in Washington, DC. The Supreme Court struck down the Biden administration’s student debt forgiveness program in Biden v. Nebraska and also sided with a Christian web designer in Colorado who refuses to create websites to celebrate same-sex weddings out of religious objections.

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Stan Kent looks up at the American flag at the 2017 Boomer Blast Fireworks Show.

The ‘Dos and Don’ts’

Creating a dementia-friendly 4th of July

tradition by watching fireworks displays on TV.

Do: Have a plan prepared

Jun. 28—NEW YORK — Fireworks, parades, and backyard gatherings are all Independence Day traditions, but they can also create unique challenges for families and friends affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. As we prepare to celebrate July 4th, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) has some tips to help families create a dementia-friendly holiday.

“Fireworks and large crowds can be distressing and disorienting for someone with dementia, which is why it’s important that families make the proper adaptations to ensure their loved one living with dementia can celebrate and enjoy Independence Day,” said Jennifer Reeder, LCSW, SIFI, Director of Educational and Social Services for the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, in a Wednesday press release. “Proactive planning and consideration will go a long way towards making July 4th a happy, joyous occasion for a loved one with dementia.”

AFA encourages families to follow these “dos and don’ts” for creating a successful, dementia-friendly celebration.

Don’t: Take your loved one to live fireworks displays Fireworks and loud explosions can agitate someone living with dementia. They can also be triggering if the person is also a war veteran and thinks they are hearing gunshots or bombs. Consider keeping the person in a quiet, indoor area at times when they might hear fireworks. Adapt the fireworks

The noise and explosions of nearby fireworks can cause anxiety, fear, or agitation for someone living with dementia, even if your loved one is indoors. Prepare the person in advance by sharing that there may be loud noises. Continue gently doing so at different points during the time you are together.

Air conditioners, white noise machines, and other soothing background sounds can help maintain calm even if fireworks are going off nearby. Playing familiar, favorite or soothing music also helps support your loved one. Having favorite items/objects on hand (i.e., blanket, article of clothing, etc.) can provide additional comfort.

Check in during the night if the individual lives with you. If they live alone, consider asking a trusted relative or friend to stay with them, or hire an overnight in-home caregiver.

Don’t: Involve the person in large gatherings

Large crowds can be overwhelming and disorienting for someone living with dementia, so if you’re planning a gathering, keep it small. Consider providing name tags for everyone to help cue your loved one.

Because of the possibility of sundowning, lunchtime celebrations might work best; a daytime event could reduce anxiety and confusion (fireworks are also less likely at this time of the day). Keep the person’s routines as normal as possible, including mealtimes, naptimes, and going to sleep at night. Incorporate favorite

activities into the day.

Parades usually have large crowds and loud noises; adapt this tradition by watching parades on TV. Do: Be festive and creative

Create patriotic decorations with your loved one: try playing or singing familiar pa-

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triotic music, baking 4th of July themed desserts, or compiling a family album with pictures of past Independence Day memories. These festive July 4th activities have the added benefit of being cognitively stimulating and help your loved one express themselves creatively.

Families with questions

or concerns can speak with a licensed social worker by calling AFA’s Helpline at 866-2328484, sending a text message to 646-586-5283 or web chatting through AFA’s website, www. alzfdn.org. The helpline is open seven days a week.

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The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) has some tips to help families create a dementia-friendly holiday.

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Superman Soars Again

Corenswet and Brosnaham Cast in ‘Superman: Legacy’

In a groundbreaking move set to reshape the DC Universe, David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnaham, two of Hollywood’s newest talents, take on two of pop culture’s most iconic characters, Clark Kent/Superman and Lois Lane. Corenswet, a Philadelphia native and Juilliard graduate, is no stranger to the spotlight. He has made his mark in both television and film, with roles in Netflix’s “The Politician”, where he portrayed River Barkley, and “Hollywood”, in which he played Jack Castello, a role that was considered his “breakout role.” His casting of the Kryptonian hero and the reporter, Clark Kent, fits perfectly into what we

know about James Gunn’s narrative arc, which will focus on both the duality of Superman’s Kryptonian heritage and human upbringing and the challenges that come with that.

On the other side of the superhero dynamic duo, Brosnaham, a Wisconsinborn actress, has a more well-established profile and a mantle of awards for her work on “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” Her performance in the show earned her numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series and two Golden Globe Awards.

Before her breakout role in Amazon series, she had a recurring role in Netflix’s “House of Cards,” which landed her an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress.

The new film, set for release on

July 11, 2025, promises a fresh take on the iconic Superman story, focusing largely on a workplace origin story.

I grew up surrounded by various interpretations of the characters ranging from animated to live-action, but this one is the one I am most eager about.

In 2019, Corenswet had an interview with Entertainment Weekly in which he stated the following, “But my pie-in the sky ambition is definitely to play Superman. I would love to see somebody do an upbeat, throwback [take on Superman]. I love the Henry Cavill dark and gritty take, but I would love to see the next one be very bright and optimistic.”

This quote alone has me over the moon for the next interpretation of the character as I believe a heartwarming, moving and soul-filled Superman film

could be crucial in today’s day and age.

“Superman: Legacy” is a part of the lengthy block of planned DC films and series a part of the new “reboot” unveiled by director James Gunn, known for his work on the “Guardians of the Galaxy” franchise and producer Peter Safran, who is known for his work on “Aquaman” and the “Conjuring” franchise. The narrative focuses on Superman’s embodiment of “Truth, Justice and the American Way,” and his unprecedented kindness in a world that often deems such values old-fashioned. As the DC universe embarks on this reboot, fans around the world are eagerly awaiting to see how Corenswet and Brosnaham bring life into these iconic roles. Only time will tell.

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Today’s Birthday (07/03/23). Collaboration is your special power this year. Explorations reveal rewards with careful preparation. Autumn fills your home with love and laughter, before a social transition reveals another direction this winter. Domestic changes, improvements and repairs inspire professional accomplishments next spring. Collaborate for what you love.

To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 7 — Consider or invent an exciting career opportunity. Make professional changes under this Capricorn Full Moon. Redirect efforts toward your talents, passions and purpose.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — Your exploration changes and adapts over the next few weeks. The Full Moon illuminates a shift in your research. Experiment with new concepts.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 7 — Collaborate for financial growth over the next two weeks following tonight’s Full Moon. Shift directions for changing conditions. Deepen bonds by pulling together.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is an 8 — Find new solutions. Make adjustments together. Collaborate for shared commitments around changes following tonight’s Full Moon. Adapt for solutions. Love provides foundational strength.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — Begin a new physical health, work and fitness phase. Adapt practices for changing conditions over the next two weeks illuminated by tonight’s Full Moon.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 7 — Shift perspectives. Tonight’s Full Moon shines on a transition. Adapt directions with a romance, passion or creative endeavor. Express your heart, imagination and artistry.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is an 8 — Make repairs. Renovate, remodel and tend your garden. Adapt with domestic changes over two weeks. Nurture your home and family with this Full Moon phase.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — Start another chapter. A two-week Full Moon phase highlights communications, connection and intellectual discovery. Adapt around challenges. Keep channels open. Write, edit and share.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7 — Make a shift around income and finances. Discover profitable opportunities in new directions under this Full Moon. Redirect your attention toward fresh potential.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — A challenge reorients you. This Full Moon in your sign illuminates new personal directions. Expand boundaries over half a year. Develop an inspiring possibility.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 6 — Review priorities privately. This Full Moon illuminates the dawn of a two-week introspective phase. Balance old responsibilities with new. Process transitions. Consider the past and future.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7 — One social door closes and another opens with this Full Moon. Adapt with community and team changes over two weeks. Share appreciation and acknowledgment.

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