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New Namesake OSU’s board of regents will vote on Murray hall’s name removal on Friday, but who should the be the new name?

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OSU’s Murray Hall may be nameless on Friday, so who should be the new namesake?

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What’s in a name?

A name can represent many things from history and values to one’s humanity. But it can also be a reminder of a dark past. This is the case with Murray Hall at Oklahoma State University.

On Friday, the OSU board of regents will meet and vote on whether to remove the name “Murray” from both Murray Hall and North Murray Hall due to William H. “Alfalfa Bill” Murray-- the building’s namesake and ninth governor of Oklahoma-- having a record of advocacy for racist policies including segregation and the promotion of Jim Crow laws.

But with the two buildings potentially being nameless soon, whose name should replace them?

OSU students and alumni weighed in on this in a recent O’Colly poll.

“Nancy Randolph Davis because that name would have racist Murray rolling over in his grave,” OSU alumnus Dontay Allen said on Facebook.

In a survey of over 1,000 people, Davis won the poll by more than 6%. In 1949, enrolled at what was then Oklahoma A&M college, making her the first AfricanAmerican enrollee at OSU. If Davis’ name were to be put on the building, it would be on FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2020

the same street as her statue, which is located at the Human Sciences building.

While Davis finished first in the poll, she wasn’t the only prominent OSU graduate to garner votes. Since there are multiple decisions to be made, the team making the decision on the name will have two people to honor.

The name that came in second place in the poll was late OSU mega booster T. Boone Pickens, who contributed over $1 billion to the university. But as some pointed out, Pickens already has his name on the largest building on campus. “(Nancy Randolph) Davis or (Nam) Duckwoo,” Twitter user Ryan Steelman said. “Pickens already has a building, and a big one at that.

For the love of all that is good and holy, not an entertainer or athlete.

Though (Gary) Busey Hall would be hilarious.”

Duck-woo, who received his PHD from OSU in 1961, came in third place in the poll.

His prominence as the 12th prime minister of South Korea and loyalty to his school could be a reason for his high finish.

But some people didn’t agree with Steelman’s sentiment of not honoring OSU athletic figures. In fact, a majority of user submissions were names of famous athletes or coaches affiliated with the school.

Eddie Sutton Hall was

the most popular suggespeople which is exactly not mean he should be try when there are plenty tion, but Barry Sanders what Murray did and celebrated and rewarded. of historical figures who Hall, Dez Bryant Hall, was,” Gonzalez said.

It’s time to stop putting weren’t racist and have a Marcus Smart Hall and “Just because he was gov- up with racist historical reason to be celebrated. many others dominated ernor of our state does figures all over our counSo no, it’s not ‘stupid.’” the Facebook comments as they all did in their respective sports.

The vote to change Murray Hall’s name has resonated with the board of regents. In a statement released on Wednesday, Chairman Tucker Link said the board “fully intend” to remove the name. While some responders to the poll were happy to think of new ideas for the building, others believe that they shouldn’t remove the name at all.

“There should be no change,” said Gay Lei Ferguson on Facebook.

“Leave History alone, it cannot be changed but the future can hold promise and hope for something better. But if there has to be a different name it could be named Scissortail after our state bird.

That way there will be no conflict.”

“Snowflake Hall,” said Joe Carter.

“It shouldn’t be changed. This is stupid!” said Landon Jones.

Upon Jones suggesting this, OSU student Delia Gonzalez quickly responded with a message that explained why the name change is being considered in the first place.

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‘This isn’t about the shirt anymore’: Bomani Jones dives into Mike Gundy controversy S u dee p Tu m m a , Sports Editor, @As k tu m ma

When ESPN personality Bomani Jones saw Mike Gundy wearing the “One America News” t-shirt on Twitter, he didn’t think it was a big deal — it was just Gundy expressing what he’s about.

But this is about more than just a piece of clothing.

“This isn’t about the shirt anymore,” Jones told the O’Colly. “...The players and their other problems had nothing to do with the network. It had to do with the way they were treated and the way they were spoken to and the way that they feel that their coach feels about them. And that, to me, is far more important than anything about what Mike Gundy watches on TV.” The picture that circulated with Gundy wearing the OAN shirt on Monday had a domino effect with current players — starting with Chuba Hubbard — calling for change.

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for Gundy — many insinuated the longtime OSU football coach made racist remarks, which sent the Twitterverse into a state of frenzy.

But when Jones saw the shirt, his immediate reaction was that Gundy was simply sharing his beliefs — as he did back in April.

“I was flipping through stations,” Gundy told reporters on a conference call back in April. “I found one — I don’t even know if anyone knows about this.

It’s called OAN. It’s called One America News. And it was so refreshing. They just report the news.

There’s no commentary, there’s no opinions on this. There’s no left, there’s no right. They just reported the news.”

This is the same network that called the Black Lives Matters movement “a farce.” And Gundy believed that was an unbiased news station.

“Which is a mind blowing conclusion to draw,” Jones said.

“I’ve watched just enough of that network to know that if Mike Gundy saw that and saw facts, Mike Gundy is not very

ESPN’s Bomani Jones discussed his thoughts on Mike Gundy.

aware of the way that the world works.”

Gundy walked back his comments on Wednesday and apologized for not realizing how the network portrayed the Black Lives Matter movement.

But even with that apology, many fans and national media members continued to rip Gundy for his actions.

When asked how he thought Gundy should have handled everything once the t-shirt picture dropped, Jones said Gundy only has two choices.

“His choices were to stand firm in what he had said before about what he thinks about the world or to have some grand enlightenment where he recognized the limitations of perspective that he might

have and try to relay that to his players,” Jones said. “What he’s going to need to do is not something that you can fix in 24 hours.

“If he’s calling his players ‘ghetto’ and threatening to ‘send them back to the hood’ and all this stuff and calling them ‘thugs,’ like if that’s happening, you’re not going to fix that in a day. I don’t think he can just magically wake up and become a good person.”

And that’s the point many media members are bringing to the table — a change like this doesn’t happen this fast.

Which brings up the question: is Gundy’s series of apology videos enough?

“I don’t think that’s as easy of a fix as

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putting out a video to the public,” Jones said. “We’re going to see how it goes, ultimately, with the players. But they’re the ones that are really going to dictate how this goes for Mike Gundy.”

As Jones said, the players will ultimately decide if it’s enough. But just taking everything as a whole body of work, another question spikes up.

From the way Gundy mishandled the coronavirus situation to his comments on OAN back in April to the t-shirt debacle, what does all this say about him?

“I don’t think Mike Gundy understands what the problem is,” Jones said. “...The way that these guys have objected to the way that they have been spoken to, does

he realize that’s a problem?

Because to me, that is a huge problem. If he ever thought that kind of thing was appropriate, that’s the kind of stuff that needs to be fixed.”

And so it’s a complex matter with so many people speculating so many different things. But there’s one question that keeps darting to the top of the list — is this the end of the Gundy era in Stillwater?

“I do not believe he’s done at Oklahoma State because I don’t think Oklahoma State wants to be done with him,” Jones said. “If they wanted to be done with him, then this could be enough.”

For the O’Colly’s interview with Bomani Jones, visit Ocolly.com

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Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Lewis

By Nancy Black Tribune Content Agency Today’s Birthday (06/19/20). Luck favors collaborative ventures this year. Follow the latest ideas and trends in your industry or field. Overcome partnership challenges for a phase of incoming silver. Revise shared accounts this summer, before making a personal change that leads to a delightful winter romance. Interweave roots.

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 — Send someone else ahead. Relax and enjoy a beautiful moment. Imagine total success without relying on a fantasy. Talk about what could be possible.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 9 — Grab a profitable opportunity. Sort out resources and allocate funds to get the necessary supplies. Put a sweet spin on your sales pitch.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 9 — You’re especially attractive and charming. Use your power for good. Take advantage of a lucky break to advance a personal project. Make your move.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 7 — Luxuriate in private. Explore a fascinating subject. Envision and dream. Make plans to realize the possibilities you imagine. Meditate on what could be.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9 — Pull together for a community cause. You can get the funding if you go for it. Keep your promises and bargains. An opportunity requires quick action.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 9 — Start from a point of balance.

You’re facing a challenging professional adversary. Plan your moves. Strengthen support structures before stretching higher.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 9 — An educational opportunity leads you one step closer to a goal. Prioritize physical health and vitality with home-based study. You’re learning valuable new tricks.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 9 — Shared financial ventures rise through collaborative efforts. It could even get fun. Get help with heavy lifting.

Close a deal or sign papers.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 9 — Partnership is your secret power.

Collaborate and offer encouragement, especially at home. Angry words are expensive. You can profit by working together.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Get out and exercise! Physical action gets results. Your body wants to move. Discover new ways to get your heart pumping. Your greatest strength is love.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — Let passion and compassion move you to action. Moves made today can have long-term benefits. Romance is a distinct possibility. Follow your heart.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — Find creative ways to raise domestic harmony levels. Make a beautiful transformation. Provide leadership. Get family involved. Tend your home and garden with love.

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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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