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Oklahoma’s Davion Jeffries shoved Oklahoma State 149-pounder Anthony Collica after a loss Sunday.

Collica pushed Jeffries back, and Gallagher-Iba Arena erupted as OU received a point deduction for unsportsmanlike conduct.

That is expected in Bedlam, even when the topranked Cowboys cruise to a 37-3 win against No. 17 OU. “No one has any hard feelings, I don’t think,” OSU 184-pounder Nolan Boyd said. “It’s wrestling.

Sometimes the refs don’t understand that that’s gonna happen. It’s kinda fun. It’s fun for the fans. It’s fun for the wrestlers. I think they should let it go a little bit more.”

OSU coach John Smith agreed OU (10-6 overall, 5-2 Big 12), which hadn’t scored in the dual yet, didn’t deserve the point deduction after the incident.

Collica earned a 12-3 major decision against Jeffries, who was the Sooners’ first ranked wrestler of the

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Anthony Collica wins his match by major decision 12-3 against Oklahoma’s Davion Jeffries.

dual four matches in. Jeffries walked off the mat without shaking Collica’s hand before it was raised, which prompted more jeers from fans.

“It looked like it was hard to score,” Smith said. “A minute-and-a-half went by and it was 0-0. You just saw Collica take it to another level, going, ‘I don’t end the first period 0-0.’ We’ve talked about that.”

Collica’s win extended OSU’s lead to 15-0, and the

Cowboys (13-0, 6-0) didn’t give up a point until the final match of the day at heavyweight. Derek White, who is usually OSU’s backup at 197 pounds, replaced injured Austin Schafer. White lost to No. 19 Ross Larson, 8-0, to conclude the dual and end OSU’s chances at its second shutout of the season.

“It was kinda good to see,” Smith said. “I think your team likes to see those kinda guys get out there, giving up 40 pounds, and

they’re tough. Derek, even in a loss, I think he helped us feel good about our performance.”

No. 11 Nick Piccininni started the dual with a 10-5 decision against Christian Moody at 125 pounds. No. 3 Kaid Brock kept things going for OSU at 133 pounds with a technical fall against Jacob Rubio. Brock tallied three takedowns in the final minute and earned his first technical fall of the season after an extra point from

riding time.

“I like the way he had to push himself to put those points on the board,” Smith said. “Those are the things, in tough, tough matches that you need a takedown in the third to win, maybe 4-3, you gotta learn how to do that when you’re tech falling people. That’ll help you score that takedown in the third in a tougher match.”

Joe Smith returned at 157 pounds for his first match since Jan. 27 after battling a right knee injury. Joe Smith didn’t show any sign of rust with a 17-1 technical fall in the third period against Jared Schieber. Chandler Rogers followed Joe Smith’s technical fall victory with a pin in the third period against No. 10 Yoanse Mejias. Eighthranked Rogers was OSU’s lone loss in its first Bedlam win at Norman on Dec. 2.

Rogers lost to Clark Glass in sudden victory, who was ranked 11th at the time.

“That’s what he’s fired up about, is that not only did he get the pin, that he was winning comfortably when he pinned him,” Smith said.

“That’s what he was feeling good about. He didn’t go

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out in the first minute and pin someone. He went out, scored a takedown, scored another one in the second and then scored another one in the third, and then in the process pinned his guy.

That’s exciting.”

Bedlam on Senior Day concluded the Cowboys’ regular season with a perfect record for the first time since 2005, when OSU won its second of four straight national titles.

The win also set up a home dual against No. 2 Penn State on Sunday for the NWCA Bowl Series championship. The Cowboys lost to Penn State on the road last season 29-18 in the same event.

“Everyone we’ve wrestled up to this point, some of them have been solid teams, but the team that’s coming in next week is quite different,” Smith said. “There isn’t any question we’ll have to have our best outing to win.”

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Sunday’s Bedlam dual embodied all things Oklahoma, including 36 Oklahoma natives on the combined rosters, five of whom started for Oklahoma State.

Surprisingly, the dual featured only two exclusively Oklahoman matchups in OSU’s 37-3 routing of Oklahoma on Sunday.

The first was at 157 pounds when No. 6 Joseph Smith defeated Jared Schieber in a 17-1 technical fall. In his first dual since last month’s

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Nolan Boyd overpowers Oklahoma’s DaWaylon Barnes.

trip to Missouri, Smith allowed one escape in the first period and was all offense. He recorded three takedowns and a four-point near fall in the

second and third periods.

Coach John Smith said it was good to have him back in the lineup.

“I’m pleased with him, and it was a good tech

fall,” Smith said. “(It’s) good to see him get some back points and good to see him build a lead and continue to build it.”

Smith suffered a season-ending knee injury last season that has played a role in some of his absences this season.

Smith said re-injury is a concern and has resulted in timid wrestling from Joseph Smith, but today he showed promise.

“It was good to see him kinda break out of it and just let it fly,” John Smith said. “His knee is in pretty good shape, and we’ll continue to protect it a little bit.”

Another all-Oklahoman faceoff was between senior Nolan Boyd and DaWaylon Barnes, which also resulted in a technical fall. After picking up a first period four-point near fall and four takedowns, Boyd defeated Barnes 16-0 early in the third period. He thoroughly enjoyed the senior day victory.

“It’s about the opportunities, and that was a fun one,” Boyd said. “That was an opportunity that I think we took advantage of.”

Boyd is on an eightdual win streak, five of those coming by techni-

cal fall and one by major decision. He said the team is in a good spot going into the biggest dual of the season when the Cowboys host Penn State on Sunday.

“We want those guys,” Boyd said. “Right now, when we’re starting to really peak and figure ourselves out, our styles, what we wanna do. I think it’ll be awesome.”

Emily Lingenfelter is a sports media junior from Gridley, Kansas. She can be reached at emily.lingenfelter@okstate.edu.

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Chandler Rogers celebrates after pinning Oklahoma’s Yoanse Mejias on Sunday.

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Kaid Brock wraps up Oklahoma’s Jacob Rubio Oklahoma State’s Preston Weigel works his way around Oklahoma’s Brad Johnson. during their match in Gallagher-Iba Arena.

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L ayn e Meriwether

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Family and friends are mourning the death of Oklahoma State University student Layne Meriwether.

Meriwether was killed in a single-vehicle accident the morning of Feb. 5 while driving east on State Highway 51, four miles west of Stillwater. Emergency responders pronounced Meriwether dead at the scene of the crash.

Meriwether, 23, was an agricultural economics senior from Waynoka. He was engaged to Hannah Darr, an agricultural communications junior at OSU, also from Waynoka.

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Layne Meriwether, left, died Feb. 5 after a car crash.

Meriwether was a kindhearted and genuine person who loved others unconditionally, Darr said.

“Layne blessed everyone with his ornery personality and bright smile,” she said in a statement. “He truly

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loved and cared for everyone, and I’m not sure how I will ever go on without my right-hand man.”

More than 500 people attended Meriwether’s funeral Wednesday at Waynoka High School.

Meriwether graduated from Waynoka High School in 2012, where he participated in FFA, weightlifting, football, basketball, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and FCCLA. He served as FFA president during his senior year.

“Socially, he was always so accepted and so looked up to,” said Michael Meriwether, his father. “Everyone who talked to him knew that he was a genuine individual. He had integrity. …

He won’t be forgotten, but I assure you he would’ve been a leader. Maybe not just in this community, maybe not just in this state, maybe even nationally. I raised him to be a future leader. I could talk to him for advice. He had answers for his own father. I looked up to him. That’s something special.”

Meriwether’s parents said they remember their son as a talented individual who connected with everyone he met.

“He was very incredible, he was intelligent and he was so talented,” said Kelly Meriwether, his mother.

“He was a very kind person, and he was loved by so many.”

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The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association has created a memorial scholarship fund in Meriwether’s memory. More than $3,000 has been donated to the foundation in his name, said Jeff Jaronek, Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation coordinator.

“He had such a passion for the beef industry and such vision for our herds and what he wanted to accomplish,” Darr said in a statement on Facebook.

“For years to come, I hope this scholarship helps young cattlemen pursue their passion just like Layne.”

A benefit took place Sunday in Meriwether’s memory at The Great White Buffalo Tavern in Stillwater,

featuring live music and a silent auction. Sales from the event were donated to Darr and the Meriwether family. Those in attendance were able to donate to Meriwether’s Cattlemen’s Foundation scholarship.

Michael Meriwether said he remembers how his son stood out from his peers at an early age.

“He was special, a different type of kid,” he said.

“He had the ability to see things differently, and he was so talented.”

Olivia Riddle is a multimedia journalism freshman from Fort Worth, Texas. She can be reached at olivia.riddle@okstate.edu.

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Oklahoma State University students stood for 12 hours straight Saturday.

CowboyThon, OSU’s largest philanthropy, hosted its main event in the Colvin Annex. The event lasted from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, and participants were encouraged to be on their feet the entire time. The 12 hours represent the amount of time a nurse at a children’s hospital is on shift. It is also in honor of sick children who are unable to stand.

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CowboyThon participants stayed on their feet during the 12-hour charity event for the Children’s Miracle Network.

Miracle Network hospitals in Oklahoma, supporting research and the upkeep of the hospitals.

This year, the event raised $161,204.17.

Colton Clark, executive director of CowboyThon,

said it’s a way for students to give back to their communities.

“I think it’s a great opportunity for students to find a way to make a difference here on campus,” Clark said. “They’re able to connect together for a unified cause and together make miracles happen.”

During the event, participants were able to dance, play in bounce houses and take pictures in a photo booth. Through earning a certain amount in donations, participants also were able to nominate others to do challenges such as drinking ranch dressing or waxing a leg.

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tradition is a moment of sharing. Executives and committee members of CowboyThon told stories of why they were “for the kids” and supporting Children’s Miracle Network. They encouraged participants to share their “FTK” stories and consider donating.

Throughout the year, participants raised money with donation pages and events such as a night at the Tumbleweed Dance Hall.

Another part of the day is getting to meet miracle children and their families.

Miracle children are those the Children’s Miracle Network support.

Kacy Hurley, a mom of two miracle children from Meeker, said the event helps children get out of the house and not think about their struggles for a while.

“It doesn’t matter what disability they may be facing or difficulties they’re having,” Hurley said. “Everyone just treats them like they’re a normal, healthy kid, and they run, and they play, and they don’t usually get to do that very often.”

Micah Allen is a sports media junior from Flower Mound, Texas. She can be reached at micah. allen@okstate.edu.

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What to do in Stillwater for Valentine’s Day H ay ley Sull iva n S taff Wr ite r @ oco l ly

Valentine’s Day is rapidly creeping up on everyone.

The normal, busy college student is procrastinating until the day before deciding what to do. If the plan is to go out on Valentine’s Day in a town as small as Stillwater, it cannot be stressed enough: Do not wait until the last minute. Stillwater is small, and reservations for dinner anywhere on Valentine’s Day are limited. To help get started, here are a few ideas:

Olive Garden and a movie

Olive Garden has an

unlimited classics deal it is promoting. Choose any of its classic entrees and get unlimited refills. If you get full, order an extra refill and take it home for later. Of course, salad and breadsticks are always included. Then head across the street for a movie at Carmike Cinemas.

will perform Tuesday. The Valentine’s Day special looks great: a wine flight, dessert pretzel and entertainment.

Valentine’s Day, Gatsby style

This place screams “new money” with a fabulous modern twist anyone can enjoy. The Valentine’s Day special is two glasses of champagne and a dessert, if you’re 21 or older.

Rancher’s Club, homemade dessert and Redbox

Speaking of reservations, this restaurant seems to be everyone at OSU’s go-to date idea. If Tuesday reservations are not available, there is nothing wrong with going any other day of that week.

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There is a parable in Matt.20:1-16 that tells something about the Kingdom of God. Jesus said that the God’s kingdom is like a man hiring people to work in his vineyard. Early in the morning he hires men to work and promises to pay them a certain amount; a good day’s pay. He goes out later in the morning and finds others and hires them; mthis process goes on all day. Even at the “eleventh hour” (one hour before the day is over) he hires. The man asks those hired at the last minute; “why have you been doing nothing all day?” They tell him;

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On Valentine’s Day, Willie’s Saloon will host Spread the Love, a concert supporting Wings of Hope Family Crisis Services.

Just make sure your date knows. After Rancher’s Club, head home and make something sweet.

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“no one has hired us.” At the end of the day, he pays them all the same amount even though they had worked different lengths of time. This seemed unfair to the those who worked all day. They thought they should get more, but they received what had been agreed on.

I believe God has given this parable to encourage us that no matter when we come into the kingdom or are honestly enlightened by God in serving him, there is a full reward for faithful service.

Thoughts can cross our minds that because of our age, or because of our weaknesses, or lack of natural abilities or training, we are of no value to God. This thinking does not originate from God. The Bible tells us, because of his mercy to us, we are to present ourselves to God so we will know what God’s will is for us.(Ro.12:1) He has a plan for each of us, not built solely on length of time or natural ability, but on God’s grace. In faith, we can trust him; he will fulfill his purpose in our lives and give us an abundant entrance into his Kingdom.

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If you prefer to stay closer to campus, Willie’s Saloon is hosting a Valentine’s Day benefit concert called Spread the Love. You can stop by the strip to support Wings of

Hope Family Crisis Services and listen to Willie’s lineup for the night, including Cale Lester, Brandon Jackson, Jeremee Knipp, Tequila Kim, Richelle Sigrist and Aaron Hale.

Cook at home together

This option is inexpensive yet romantic and does not require a reservation. Cooking together adds a little fun to the night. It is something to do and something to eat: call it killing two birds with one stone.

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Former Amazon executive to speak at OSU A l li Baden S taff Repo rter @ oco l ly

Three organizations have teamed up to bring former Amazon executive John Rossman to campus.

The event “Leadership the Amazon Way” is being hosted at the Wes Watkins Center from 5-6:15 p.m.

WednesRossman day and is free to all OSU students, faculty and staff with a university ID. Doors will open at 4:15 p.m.

The Spears School of Business, Student Government Association and the OSU President’s Speaker Series collaborated to bring the former executive of a major corporation to campus.

Rossman has more than 26 years of business experience, according to a Spears School of Business news release. Along with being the former director of enterprise services at

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Amazon, he is the managing director of Alvarez & Marsal, a corporate performance improvement company. Rossman works in technology strategy, multichannel operations scaling and assisting companies of different industries, such as retail, service and public sector.

In 2014, he published a book titled “The Amazon Way: Leadership Principles Behind the World’s Most Disruptive Company” that detailed his leadership style while working for Amazon.

The coordinator of the Spears School of Business’ Center for Executive and Professional Development, Kelle Scott, said the goal of having Rossman speak is to provide students with insight on

success in their prospective career fields.

“Rossman is an expert in strategy and leadership,” Scott said. “He has good characteristics to help strengthen student knowledge base and prepare them for the future in the business world.”

The presentation will allow time for Rossman to share his advice along with the opportunity for students to ask questions.

Scott said she believes it is important to allow professionals, such as Rossman, to speak to students. “(We bring in speakers) to give a wealth of knowledge to help students prepare for life after OSU,” Scott said.

“Oklahoma State University’s goals are to provide a well-rounded education to our students, and bringing industry leaders helps achieve that goal.”

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Pete’s Pet posse

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Members of the Spears School of Business are speaking up for those who don’t find comfort in pets.

Rick Wilson, Management Science and Information Systems department head, has been at Oklahoma State University for 27 years and said he hopes to never give up teaching. Recently, Wilson has become concerned with the effect of pets in the workplace.

Wilson is a dog lover himself. He had a labrador retriever growing up, he said.

“I can remember: The dog and I were best pals,” Wilson said. “We would chase each other in the backyard.”

However, when some of his staff members started having to go across the street to work because of severe pet allergies, he found himself in an ironic situation.

Aside from people bringing their pets to work, the biggest compromise had to be reached with OSU’s Pete’s Pet Posse. According to the Pete’s Pet Posse website, the program’s mission statement is: “Utilizing campus resources, therapy animals are placed in OSU departments as an additional wellness benefit for the entire campus population.

The pet therapy program seeks to positively

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Caroline Frymine, a fashion merchandising freshman, pets Evie, a dog Lorinda Schrammel owns and member of Pete’s Pet Posse, on Aug. 26. Some at OSU have experienced pet allergies that don’t allow them to enjoy Pete’s Pet Posse.

enhance physical and emotional health and contributes to the success of being America’s Healthiest Campus.”

Wilson said the scenario was unique but it was important to represent the interest of people as it relates to the pets. He said he found himself walking a fine line to protect the faculty in his department.

Wilson said the fourth floor of the business building is pet free, which has helped faculty

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We’ve tried to gently and professionally stand up for the rights of those who weren’t thought of.”

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feel a little more at ease when coming to work.

There is a designated floor, stairwell and exit

pets should use when accessing the business building, and special air handling equipment has

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been installed to help purify the air. All of these adjustments help limit the exposure of pet dander, but Wilson said he thinks more could be done to ensure the safety of employees.

“We’ve tried to gently and professionally stand up for the rights of those who weren’t thought of,” Wilson said. “What about people who have allergies? What about people who are afraid of dogs?”

With the new business

building being months away from completion, details of the pet-free zone are still being worked out. However, Wilson said he hopes there will be similar precautions taken in the new building as well as a larger, more isolated area for employees dealing with allergies to work.

“I think some people maybe initially thought that we were being unreasonable in our request, but that’s his right as an employee to have a safe place,” Wilson said in regard to one of his employees with severe allergies.

“All I can do is support him and make sure his voice is heard.”

Wilson said he appreciates the way suggestions have been received and believes it’s a testament to the people involved.

He said he is relieved everyone found a way to compromise so a program such as Pete’s Pet Posse is still able to assist on campus while still allowing his faculty to work in a safe environment, he said.

“Hopefully, when we get to the new building, we’ll all be able to live happily in one big place,” Wilson said. “Dogs or otherwise.”

Jayci Robison is a strategic communications junior from Cashion. She can be reached at jayci. robison@okstate.edu.

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The area in this view of the southeast part of Stillwater, from one of Emergency Management’s DJI Phantom 3s, is prone to wildfires, according to the City of Stillwater.

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Stillwater first responders have an eye in the sky.

Rob Hill, director of the Stillwater Emergency Management Agency, said the agency got its first unmanned aerial vehicle in mid-2015 and has since gotten two more, including one for training.

The two primary UAVs, commonly known as drones, SEMA purchased are Phantom 3s, Hill said.

Assistant Fire Chief Robert Black said the UAVs have potential to help first responders, especially fighting wildfires.

Black said the UAVs could be used to help determine size and direction of wildfires, as well as after wildfires to see damage.

Black said the fire department has called SEMA to bring out one of the aircraft only once to his knowledge, last year after a grass fire near the Stillwater Police De-

The teams never work more than 12hour shifts, regardless of whether they are flying, Hill said.

Hill said a team with a vehicle could With the exception of be deployed to OSU and their flight support both law program, we’ve got one enforcement and of the more trainingfirefighters in as intense programs.” little as 30 minutes.

“We have some preflight checks that have to be completed, we have some paperwork that has Rob Hill to be completed and Director of Sema we have to contact the local Stillwater (airport) tower partment firing range. SEMA and let them know came out with the a UAV the where we’re gonna be,” Hill said. day after the fire had been The aircraft operators have put out to help determine to go through some of the how much was burned and most involved training in the help figure out where the fire state and practice regularly. started, Black said.

“We have a short introducHill said SEMA has two tion class to our aircrafts,” teams that fly the UAVs so Hill said. “They get around they can rotate shifts. Each eight to 10 hours of exposure team is made up of two behind the joystick at very people, a pilot and a visual STORY CONTINUES ON PAGE 12 flight observer, Hill said.

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low altitudes, and then once they get familiar with the aircraft and can actually do maneuvers with the aircraft comfortably and smoothly, then we’ll actually let them gain some altitude.”

Hill said the pilots take the drones out to practice at least once a month.

The pilots in training also go out and see how the SEMA works with other agencies in the use of the aircraft, Hill said. The flight hours are carefully recorded, and Stillwater is fairly unique in the practice of documenting pilot’s training, he said.

“With the exception of OSU and their flight program, we’ve got one

of the more trainingintense programs,” Hill said.

“Most of them are just letting them go out and get some air time then letting them go and do what they need to do.”

The drones were purchased using an annual federal grant given to the State of Oklahoma, then distributed to local agencies, which they now use to maintain and update the aircraft, Hill said.

“The City of Stillwater and Emergency Management participates in what is known as the Emergecy

DJI Phantom 3

Management Performance

eral government to the state

Grant, and it’s a program

level then down to the local

that is done by the fed-

level,” Hill said. “Each

year, we get a certain number of dollars that come into our agency.”

Hill said SEMA has worked to make sure it is operating within Federal Aviation Agency guidelines.

“What the City of Stillwater is currently doing is we have applied for a certificate of authorization from the FAA to allow us to fly our aircraft,” Hill said.

“What that does for us is that allows us to take our

aircraft and deploy it to assist other departments or other agencies so they know we’re not flying as a hobbyist.”

DJI manufactures the Phantom 3s, which come equipped with a 4K video camera. They can climb as high as 19,685 feet and fly up to 16 meters per second, according to the manufacturer’s website.

The UAV can also be controlled from as far as 3.1 miles, according to the website.

Daniel Norman is a multimedia journalism junior from Tahlequah.

He can be reached at dnorman@okstate.edu.

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