Friday, October 1, 2021
Along for the ride
Abby Cage
Cadlyn Smith said riding on the field is pure adrenaline.
Like other orange-clad spectators on game days in the fall, Smith watches the football game intently; eagerly hoping for a Cowboy touchdown. Smith’s vantage point is a little different from most fans, though, and her reaction to scores is different Sam Hutchens too. She watches the entire game in a Staff Reporter saddle, perched on top of her horse in the west end zone tunnel, Smith canCadlyn Smith has never watched not relax or exhale when the Cowboys from the metal stands of Boone Pickens score. Stadium, despite taking in plenty of A touchdown is go time. Oklahoma State football games. As soon as the extra point is atHer seat is made of leather. tempted, she rides Bullet, a black geldSmith, a senior at OSU graduating ing, in a loop around the east side of the in May with an Agricultural Leadership field. The experience is surreal. degree, has the most visible role in a “It’s like the movies where it’s beloved OSU tradition. like muffled, because you’re not really She is the Spirit Rider. registering that everyone is yelling,”
Elise Wade, the 2017 Spirit Rider, said. “I swear you can feel the ground shaking because there’s nothing like 60,000 football fans cheering for a touchdown.” The Spirit Rider, decked out in a Pistol Pete long sleeve shirt and black cowboy hat, is tailed by three yell leaders bearing flags. The trio sprint after the horse in a rough oval route passing the student section. Each of the flags have a letter, combining to spell O-S-U when unfurled in the wind. Since 1984, the Spirit Rider has raced to the 30 yard line at every football game celebrating not only the touchdown, but to rally everyone together. Despite the overload of sensations coming with the Spirit Rider’s job— the serenade of cheers, the spray
of crumb rubber from the turf and the wind whipping through her hair. Smith, a first-year rider, cannot recall her first ride. “I don’t remember any of it,” Smith said. “I blinked and I was at the end of the band, I don’t know.” The experience only lasts a few seconds, but the feeling that slams the riders forges an unshakeable memory. “It’s just a really cool experience, like, just pure adrenaline,” Smith said. “I’ve never experienced anything before but it is absolutely the coolest experience I’ve ever had.” Not every trip Spirit Riders take is a euphoric gallop in front of a full stadium. See Ride on 3A
West coast coffee in Stillwater Inside... Dutch Bros. finds success in its first week Kylie Hammack Staff Reporter With lines of cars spilling into the neighboring parking lots and dozens of fresh employees, Dutch Bros. Coffee has had a successful first week in Stillwater. The Oregon-based coffee company Dutch Bros. opened its first location in Stillwater Friday, Sept. 24. Dutch Bros. gained greater popularity in recent months as they have expanded their operations from mainly western states such as Arizona to Southern states like Oklahoma and Texas. Stillwater’s Perkins Road is now home to one of those new loca-
tions and, if the wrap-around drive-thru line is any indication, many people are excited Dutch Bros. has come to town. Jordan, a Dutch Bros. “Mobster” came to Stillwater all the way from Carson City, Nevada to stay for at least four weeks. Around eight Dutch Bros. “Mobsters” are sent to each new location when it opens and are tasked with training new employees, maintaining the company culture, and building the Dutch Bros. brand. “The first weekend was very busy, and we are just now starting to train new employees,” Jordan said. See West Coast on 3A
COVID-19............................ 7A Some students are feeling confident about their performance in classes this semester.
Bartlett.................................. 6A The Bartlett Center has a new exhibit called The Color of Dreams.
Concrete wall........................4A After an afternoon of shoveling concrete into a trough Oklahoma state students 3-D printed a concrete wall.
Halloween................................8A Willistean Bennett Dutch Bros operates on a drive-thru and walk-up order system. There is no indoor seating.
Students are starting to plan Halloween costumes.
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McKnight Center for October
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Tim McGraw: Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Country music star Tim McGraw headlines the grand reopening weekend at the McKnight Center with all tickets including a celebratory reception before and after the event and complimentary parking in the 4th Avenue Garage. One electrifying night at Oklahoma State is guaranteed to be Oct. 8 when Grammy award winning musician, author and actor, Tim McGraw comes to Stillwater. One of his most noteworthy songs is “Humble and Kind.” This reopening weekend at the McKnight Center is made up of three performances headlined by McGraw, also including violinist Itzhak Perlman and Broadway star Megan Hilty and Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell. All tickets to the McGraw concert will also include a celebratory reception before and after the performance, as well as complimentary parking in the 4th Avenue Garage. Itzhak Perlman: Oct. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Itzhak Perlman brings his violin skills to Stillwater for a solo performance. Proof of full vaccination and face masks are required. Proof of full vaccination and masks are required. However, children under 12 and those with religious or medical exceptions can present a negative COVID-19 test.
Spencer Sanders running into the end zone for a touchdown at Boone Pickens Stadium.
Broadway Songbook - Brian Stokes Mitchell & Megan Hilty: Oct. 10 at 3 p.m. Tony Award-winner Brian Stokes Mitchell and Megan Hilty, known for her work on stage and screen, will perform notable musical songs and more. Proof of full vaccination and masks are required. However, children under 12 and those with religious or medical exceptions can present a negative COVID-19 test.
On this day in OSU history:
Nosferatu - Silent Film with Organist Peter Krasinski: Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m. Just in time for Halloween, Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror with organist Peter Krasinski will accompany F.W. Murnau’s classic silent film. Chamber Music Festival On-Stage Soiree: Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. The Fourth Annual Chamber Music Festival will begin with an On-Stage Soiree including an exclusive musical experience, cocktails and a catered dinner with the artists. This event is sold out.
OSU FUN FACT
The first official organized athletics at Oklahoma State was the track team. It started around 1900 and was successful. Courtesy of OSU Archives
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OUR FINEST HOUR! In the beginning days of the 2nd World War, England was in terrible straits. Nazi Germany had conquered all of western Europe. Only the English channel separated England from the German army. They were being bombed relentlessly. It seemed hopeless. Prime Minister Winston Churchill challenged the people not to give up. He said, “If the British empire lasts a thousand years, may it be said; this was their finest hour.” He said, “We will fight them in the streets. We will fight them in the fields. We will fight them in the hills. We will never give up!” The British won in the end. It was their finest hour! It is easy to think one’s finest hour is when everything seems to be going well and there is great success, however the depth of a person’s commitment and heart most likely is found during the hard times. Jesus’ eternal exaltation came not from some successful outward exploit, but “but being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death--even death on a cross! Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name...every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.” (Phil.2:8-11) The cross was his finest hour!
The apostle tells us that everything works together for good in the Christian’s life to make us more like Jesus. (Ro.8:28-29) When we have the opportunities to serve in difficult situations; when we face hard decisions and challenges and walk on with God, we are on our way to being conformed to the image of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is time to trust God’s love and faithfulness and walk with him. This hardship may be our finest hour!
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Team members duel as security detail on the football field during Bullet’s run.
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Continued from 1A Like the muscle memory helping guide Bullet on his trots, Spirit Riders get extremely familiar with an over 60mile stretch of highway. Smith drives to Tulsa three times a week work with Bullet at Program Coordinator Jennifer Roberts’ ranch. The Spirit Rider must regularly train and bathe Bullet; responsibilities that can feel like a full-time job. “I slept in Tulsa more during the week during football season than I did in Stillwater,” Wade said. The recurring hour plus long road trips to Tulsa, while occasionally ending with a home cooked meal with Roberts’ family, are tough. Especially when fuel prices are high, the constant travel can drain a Spirit Rider’s energy
and wallet. Despite the constraints of the job, the role of Spirit Rider is highly desired. “You have to know a rider or a team member from the previous year to be able to get an application,” Smith, who spends upwards of three hours a day riding horses, said. “We keep it pretty locked down because we want people who have the experience and have the want to reach out to us.” There are seven team members on the 2021 team; six people on grounds crew and the Spirit Rider. Smith came to OSU with the intent of becoming Spirit Rider and worked on the grounds crew before earning the role in her third season with the team. The grounds crew doubles as a security detail on gameday. Though no serious accidents have happened, plenty can go wrong on a run. Opposing defensive players coming off their field to rehash the score they surrendered, or unsuspecting referees absorbed in their work can stray
Abby Cage
Abby Cage On average, Cadlyn Smith spends about three hours day riding
into an area soon to be occupied by a 1000-pound animal. The team is trained to watch for other undesirable things like a cord presenting a tripping hazard and also ensure members of the band do not point their instruments at the horse. Bullet is even a little leery of the Eskimo Joe’s dog mascot who frequents the sideline. The grounds crew has the mascot turn away and face the crowd. With the crew of seasoned veterans providing an expertise with large animals, Bullet makes public appearances for picture taking. A favorite activity of the Spirit Riders is greeting OSU fans before the game. When homecoming arrived in Wade’s year as Spirit Rider, she treasured her role in connecting OSU graduates with their children and grandchildren - all who share fond memories of watching the horse and rider burst onto the field to thunderous applause. “The horse stands for everything
that is good about Oklahoma State,” Wade said. “Bullet ties together traditions and ties together the cowboy way of life because at the end of the day, we are all cowboys.” Alumni from around the world will be in Stillwater for the centennial edition of America’s Greatest Homecoming. Every year, the combination of horse, rider and student body taking in the scene changes, but Bullet’s flowing mane and flapping flags connect everyone. As a Spirit Rider, Wade is grateful she was along for the ride. “The biggest honor is that it wasn’t about me,” Wade said. “All I was doing was driving the car. All I was doing was piloting the ship. All I was doing was steering this horse that everyone wanted to see.”
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OSU HOMECOMING SCHEDULE Oct. 24 Sign Competition at Edmon Low Library Lawn 2-5p.m. Live stream scheduled
Oct. 29 College of Arts and Sciences Homecoming Tailgate TBA
Oct. 29 Orange Reflection OSU Residence Halls 9-11:59 p.m.
Oct. 24 Orange Fountain Dyeing and Royalty Coronation at Edmon Low Library Foundation 5:30 p.m. Live stream scheduled
Oct. 29 Homecoming Committee Reunion
Oct. 30 College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology Reunion Phillips 66 Plaza
Oct. 25 Homecoming Tailgate at KerrDrummond Plaza 5-7p.m. Oct. 26 Harvest Carnival & Chili Cook-Off Payne County Expo Center 6-8p.m.
Oct. 29 Orange Friday: Kansas vs. OSU Iron Monk Brewery noon-5p.m. Oct. 29 OSU Study Abroad/ National Student Exchange Reunion Wes Watkins Center 3:30 p.m.
Oct. 27 Hester Street Painting Hester St. (West of the Business Building) 5-7p.m.
Oct. 29 College of Education and Human Sciences Homecoming Picnic Willard Hall Terrace and Lawn 5-7p.m
Oct. 28 Orange Reflection OSU Residence Halls 9-11:59 p.m.
Oct. 29 Walkaround Greek Neighborhood 5:30-9 p.m. Live stream scheduled
Oct. 30 Spears School of Business Reunion Business Building Plaza Oct. 30 Jayhawks vs. Cowboys Football game Boone Pickens Stadium Oct. 30 Traditions Tailgate: Kansas vs. OSU ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center Oct. 30 Sea of Orange Parade Main St, 9 to Hall of Fame 9 a.m. Live stream scheduled
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Fun and fall A way to give back to the community Luisa Clausen Staff Reporter
Habbie Colen Oklahoma State students who work at the patch can earn community service hours.
screening and a lot more. The support of the community is important to keep the event happening every year because Six years ago, the High- 100% of funding received goes land Park Methodist Church back into the community to asked the Stillwater Lions organization’s and humanitarClub in Stillwater to partner ian needs. with it to operate a pumpkin Throughout October, the patch. patch hosts special events like This idea became a pancake breakfast, cornhole success in hosting different tournament, spaghetti lunch, events and welcoming people pumpkin catapult and trick or from all over the place. The treat. patch started last Saturday and Richard Hawkins, the will run through Sunday, Oct. president of Stillwater Lions 31. The patch is open Daily Club, is one of the people in 1-7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. charge to make the patch hapand Sun. 12 p.m.- 6 p.m., at pen. For Hawkins, organizing Highland Park United Methan event is something that can odist Church, 524 N. Stallard, take time and effort. Stillwater. “Planning of the next The pumpkin patch is a Patch begins a month after the fundraiser for the Stillwater closure of the previous Patch,” community and the world. Hawkins said. “A committee Some of the fundraising apprised of church and Lions recipients are Highland Park members have subcommittees Elementary School, Lions to tackle various functions opInternational Disaster Relief, erating the patch; finance, adchurch startup grants for vertising, patch design, pumplocal entrepreneurs, vision kin ordering, special events,
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customer service, purchasing, patch set up and pumpkin unloading. A semi-truck loaded with 2,400 pumpkins and gourds is delivered each year from Pumpkins USA, a Navajo Indian Reservation in Farmington, New Mexico, that supplies over 100 pumpkin patches across America.” Additionally, Oklahoma State students can earn community service hours through working the patch and assisting its customers. “Recruiting OSU students to volunteer is a nobrainer for us and them, they provide manpower and we provide them with the volunteer hours they need to report on their Transcript,” Hakins said. “And, it is a fun experience for them to meet and serve the community.” The OSU Volunteer Center has created a spreadsheet for students to sign up to work in two-hour shifts. news.ed@ocolly.com
Fall edition
Ellen Slater Lifestyle Editor With National Coffee Day celebrated earlier this week and it being the first day of October, fall drinks are on the horizon in Stillwater. More coffee shops opened this season, competing with the existing multiple already residing in Stillwater. Nevertheless, the lines will still be out the door at these shops when fall drinks hit the counter. Although Stillwater loves coffee; Stillwater really loves fall coffee. The O’Colly asked baristas at some of the most popular coffee shops in Stillwater to see what the most ordered fall drink is at each of these beloved shops. While these are not based on actual sales or numbers, but rather what the baristas behind the counter have noticed a repetition of as they take orders as summertime is fading into the rearview. Aspen Coffee Company Most popular fall drink: iced white mocha with pumpkin With four locations in Stillwater alone, Aspen Coffee Company is one of the most popular places to study and get coffee in Stillwater. It is loved and known for its seasonal drinks, so the
Aspen Coffee has many seasonal drinks.
iced white mocha with pumpkin is sure not to disappoint. Balanced Coffee Most popular fall drink: the sweater weather Balanced Coffee just opened up a second location right by campus, making it even more convenient for those who like the cozy vibe it holds. It is the perfect place to do some homework and study this semester as the temperatures cool down. The sweater weather drink can be described as a latte with spice. Dutch Bros. Coffee Most popular fall drink: cinnamon swirl oat milk latte This West Coast chain is brand new to Stillwater and is already a hit. There is constantly a line, despite it being the only shop on this list that is not made to be a workspace or study spot, as there is no inside location. They operate with a drive-thru and walk-up window only. Starbucks Most popular fall drink: pumpkin cold brew Starbucks, which has two locations in Stillwater as of this year, has always been known for pumpkin-flavored drinks in the fall. But, the infamous pumpkin spice latte lost its position, at least, according to the Stillwater baristas, on the fall drink that is most sought after here. No matter which coffee shop one chooses, there is sure to never be a shortage of caffeine in Stillwater. entertainment.ed@ocolly.com Photo by: Kiara Wood
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Wonder wall Engineering students of different backgrounds worked together to print the wall.
OSU engineering students 3-D print a concrete wall Anna Pope News Editor
After an afternoon of shoveling concrete into a trough, combined with 150 students over a period of three years and countless designs, Oklahoma State students 3-D printed a concrete wall. Concrete: helps carry fresh water to people, is a construction material and helps make up bridges and roads. The idea of 3-D printing a concrete wall came about for a multidiscipline senior design project. From architectural to industrial engineering, this project has all types of engineers working toward printing a concrete structure. Self-professed concrete freak, Tyler Ley, is an OSU professor. He said the class focuses on posing challenging problems and requiring all fields of engineering to pitch in. For this project, students focused on ways to make houses more affordable. “Homes are a huge expenses for people, just massive,” Ley said. “People are paying on their homes for like 50 years and if you can decrease the home by like a factor of two, that means they would have so much more money to spend on all kinds of cool stuff in their lives.” Ley said they could 3-D print anything, but that is not the goal. It is to focus on the walls because they are the most expensive and hardest to build. Concrete walls also protect people from things like tornados, fires and pests such as termites. Students needed to develop a test to manually simulate printing the walls before moving on to using a 3-D printer.
For this task, students got creative. Using everything from large icing bags to squeeze concrete out and layering it, to a long pipe and plunger to shove out the substance and then stack it. Ley said the pipe and plunger test became known as the “oopsie test.” Although many tests failed, students where finally able to stack the concrete around 5 feet high. In addition to testing the mechanics, the material itself needed to be mixed right. To help bind the aggregate concrete together, Ley said they used a clay commonly used in the paint industry. However, Ley said there is still much work to be done and things could be better but through every trial and error, students did not get discouraged. They continued to work and made it happen. “People that are just passionate about making a difference and believe in their heart that they can make the world a better place than it was when they got here,” Ley said. “And I get to work with those people every day. I get to teach them I get to research with. I get to hang out with them. Man, it’s the greatest job ever.” Jim Beckstrom is a retired OSU professor and worked with the students through the project. Now, he volunteers and observed the wall go up. Before the wall was printed, Beckstrom said he worked two hours on the hydraulics to make sure the machinery worked. “So, you know, I wasn’t just moral support,” Beckstrom said. He said 3-D print is a potential game changer in concrete construction. When building with concrete, he said people mainly use containers or barriers holding concrete in place, these are called forms. See Wonder wall on 5A
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is the concrete will show up by the truck load,” Beckstrom said. He said there where lot of moving parts to make 3-D printing happen. Although there is much work and research to be done, Beckstrom said it is rewarding to witness student’s resilient reactions while working toward creating new construction methods. “There’s so many opportunities in this thing to make a big difference in the world, it’s very exciting to think about,” Beckstrom said.
Continued from 4A Beckstrom said it could eliminate processes like building forms and potentially reduce labor requirements, time, and cost. Beckstrom said because the Cooper Lab is a research facility, the process of building the wall is different than how it would be in field. Because in the lab, people are working on a smaller scale with shovels and wheelbarrows. “In real life what will happen
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Willistean Bennett Dutch Bros first became popular on the West Coast but is making its way to college towns.
West coast... Continued from 1A
Like some businesses around Stillwater, Oklahoma State students are prime customers for Dutch Bros. OSU freshman and general business major Sidney attended the Dutch Bros. grand opening and was pleasantly surprised. “It was very busy and hectic, but the employees were very helpful, and they got us through the line way faster than expected,” Sidney said. Many OSU students were familiar with Dutch Bros. before the chain even planned to come to Stillwater and had already fallen in love with the company’s uniquely flavored energy drinks and over-the-top coffees. Caitlyn, junior global studies major, and Shelby, junior biochemistry and molecular biology double major, are two OSU students who already knew about Dutch Bros. “We have drove an hour to Midwest City for Dutch Bros,” Caitlyn and
Shelby said. When asked what makes Dutch Bros. so special, Caitlyn said “the flavors and the customer service.” Blayke, a sophomore applied exercise science major, also enjoyed hearing about Dutch Bros. entrance to Stillwater after trying the coffee company in Arizona many times. “I would much rather have this than Starbucks,” Blayke said. Dutch Bros. is known for its unique atmosphere meant to brighten customers’ days through upbeat music and employees get to know their regulars on a personal level. The coffee chain has made headlines for random acts of kindness such as giving a month of free coffee to a regular customer dealing with abuse and prides itself on caring for those in need. “The atmosphere here is just better than anywhere else,” Shelby said. After a week of Dutch Bros. being open and busy, it seems the Stillwater community has embraced the unique flavors, kind employees, and caring culture the coffee company has to offer.
Different models Anna Pope
It took an afternoon to 3-D print the concrete wall.
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OSU students and their class schedules during the pandemic
Maliya Seria
Some Oklahoma State classes are on different formats.
Alyssa Hardaway Staff Reporter
With classes being held inperson and some classes having an online option for attendance, some students are feeling confident about their performance in classes this semester. Switching to online classes during the spring semester of 2020, due to COVID-19, was a difficult change for some students. “It’s definitely easier than the spring semester when we first went online after spring break,” said Will Walls an agribusiness senior with a minor in marketing. “I think it’s been easier because professors and students have learned better ways to navigate doing classes online and in person.” Although in-person classes are continuing, Walls said it is helpful for some students to have the option of attending virtually. This is important for the students who cannot attend classes in person due to sickness or close contact with positive cases, said Walls. Rio Bonham, a biosystem and engineering junior, said he has the option of attending his classes fully in person or online. “All of my hybrid classes
were originally in person but once positive cases began to be reported we switched to hybrid,” Bonham said. “Although my classes are hybrid, I still attend classes in person but I think it is helpful for students who are not able to attend in person.” “I know sometimes I function better online some days just depending on the day,” Gwen Fowler said, an agricultural communications junior. “I understand the importance of going to class throughout the day but online helps.” Classes that are only available in person can become a little stressful for some students, Fowler said, but the classes would be difficult to complete online. As classes continue during COVID-19, Hunter Savage, an agribusiness junior, said he thinks OSU should keep in-person classes an option because not everyone can learn online. “I think as long as there is contact tracing (and it) is kept up with throughout the semester, I don’t see why we shouldn’t continue with in-person classes,” said Bonham.
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Some students like having the option to attend virtual classes.
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Opening of the third eye Bartlett Center’s newest exhibit Ellen Slater Lifestyle Editor Openings of the third eye, a mix between consciousness and unconsciousness and ideas that will stretch the mind of the audience: the Color of Dreams is the newest exhibition in the Gardiner Gallery of Art. The Color of Dreams by Rafael Corzo is the latest exhibit to make its way to campus. Oklahoma State University’s Gardiner Gallery of Art is going to house the exhibit of the New York based artist. The exhibit will appear at OSU from Sept. 23 to Oct. 29. The exhibit kicked off last week with an opening reception, a talk from the artist and a workshop. According to information provided by the Department of Art, Graphic Design and Art History, Corzo’s work manifests as a lucid revere. It says it connects both conscious and unconscious states with many different mediums used. They revealed Corzo’s work uses ceramics, metal wire, plaster, fluorescent pebbles and projected digital animation. “This exhibition presents a range of works that illuminate Corzo’s holistic process,” a statement from the gallery said. The artist’s pieces available to see include Beautiful Cosmic Soul, Star Seeds, The Dual Dream That Follow Freedom and the SuperCluster Rozagante. While the artist is currently in Tulsa, he has been all around the world and immersed in many different cultures as an artist. The artist Corzo is a Tulsa Artist Fellow but is based in New York. He is originally from Mexico City, Mexico. He studied at the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University and the Maryland Institute College of Art. “His works manifests as a lucid reverie, connecting both conscious and unconscious states through an array of mediums including ceramics, metal wire, plaster, fluorescent pebbles, and projected digital animation,” the gallery statement said. “Corzo is actively seeking understanding of lucid dreaming, astral projection, remote viewing, meditation, visualization, and the full awakening and potential of the pineal gland or third eye,” the school’s statement said. The Gardiner Gallery of Art is located in the Barlett Center on OSU’s campus. To learn about exhibitions similar to this one in the future and stay in the loop with OSU art, art.okstate.edu. To keep up with the artists Rafel Corzo, he features his art on his Instagram @beautiful_ cosmic_soul and his portfolio can be seen at www.rafaelcorzo.com. Oklahoma State has a history of providing outstanding artists and artwork to the community, The Color of Dreams OSU debut is no different. entertainment.ed@ocolly.com
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The Color of Dreams exhibit is on campus till Oct. 29.
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The Color of Dreams exhibit is currently displayed in the Gardiner Gallery of Art.
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Many different mediums are used in The Color of Dreams.
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OSU offering COVID-19 booster shots
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Made up of Oklahoma State students, the Oklahoma Agriculture Leadership Encounter experienced some facets of Oklahoma’s agriculture industry.
Jaiden Daughty Booster shots are available to select people who received the full Pfizer vaccine at least six months ago.
OSU students explore the agriculture industry in the state
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cattle.” Vejraska said their group is excited to tour the many different facets of the Oklahoma agricultural industry and learn all about the “ins and outs” of what Oklahoma has to offer. “This exposure allows for a rapid and firsthand learning experience in lots of areas,” said Toby Denny, OALE member and OSU agribusiness senior. “I’m really most interested in continuing to build relationships with other individuals devoted to agriculture and its value.” Denny said the OALE class toured Enid Distillery, a wind farm, J & L Oil Field Services, Rock Creek Brewery, Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma and Buffalo Feeders. “OALE is really exposing students to a wide range of production agriculture, which helps continue traditions of agricultural life,” said Bobby
Oklahoma State is now giving COVID-19 booster shots through University Health Services (UHS) for select populations. UHS had a booster shot clinic by appointment yesterday for faculty, staff, students and dependents. People who are eligible for the booster shots are those who received their initial Pfizer vaccine early in the roll out earlier in the year. The booster shot will be by appointment this week. The booster shot will help those at high risk of exposure to COVID-19 or the complications from severe disease, according to a statement released by the university. Shannon Rigsby, the public information officer for the office of brand management, expands on the plan. “UHS is working to prioritize resources between vaccine distribution, testing and normal clinic services,” Rigsby said. “Sept. 30 is a devoted boostershot clinic day. Beyond Sept. 30, please check the UHS website for future opportunities. There are also a number of local pharmacies providing vaccines at the community level.” Last week, the PfizerBioNTech vaccine received FDA and CDC approval to be given as a booster shot six months after completing the two shots of the Pfizer vaccine. “It’s the only vaccine the FDA has authorized and the CDC has approved,” Rigsby said. “The CDC website says more data on the effectiveness and safety of the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson booster shots is expected soon.” To get a booster shot, people may schedule an appointment online at UHS by logging into the patient portal https://uhs.okstate. edu/ or people can call 405-7447665. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. OSU follows recommendations made by the Centers of Disease Control in its response to the pandemic, according to a statement released by the university. This is in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The CDC recommends those who received their doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine at least six months ago in the listed groups are eligible for the booster: - People 65 or older. - People 50-64 with underlying health conditions. - Residents 18 or older of a long-term care setting. - People 18-49 with underlying health conditions. - People 18-64 who are in a high-risk setting in an occupational or institutional environment. - Those who have taken the Modern or Johnson & Johnson vaccines are not eligible for boosters.
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The 2021-2022 Oklahoma Agriculture Leadership Encounter (OALE) class went on a trip to northwest Oklahoma on Sept. 20-21 to kick off the year-long program. The 13 OALE students, picked from Oklahoma State, will have the opportunity to visit agriculture companies throughout the state, learn about agriculture at the legislative level and assist at the 2022 Oklahoma Youth Expo. “The most interesting part of our trip to northwest Oklahoma, for me, was being able to see the huge differences in Oklahoma agriculture,” said Kelsey Vejraska, OALE member and OSU agricultural communications and agribusiness senior. “When most people think of Oklahoma, all they think of is
Marchy, OALE member and OSU agricultural communications senior. “I would say the program is specifically for agriculture OSU juniors and seniors who have excelled academically, invested in leadership roles and have a passion for the industry.” According to okyouthexpo.com, OALE extends the OSU classroom in a “hands on manner” and members will have the opportunity to gain two credit hours towards an undergraduate degree at OSU. “OALE is a phenomenal networking opportunity for all members,” Denny said. “On a secondary benefit, it is a way for generations before us to realize that there is still an emphasis on giving back to the agricultural community and continuing the traditions formed long before us.”
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SGA bill aims at ending assignment overload Allie Putman Staff Reporter
assignments and labs without the stress of resolving issues brought on by unexpected situations. A bill preventing profesBecause of COVID-19 sors from assigning homework, concerns, there were difficulties posting lectures, continuing in processing the bill last year. classlike activities when the However, the SGA remained Oklahoma State cancels classes persistent and the bill is up for or is closed is in process in the processing again this year. Student Government AssociaIt is recommendation tion (SGA). passed through the SGA’s senThe idea for the bill ate with unanimous consent started last year when a large and now the bill’s completion is snowstorm hit campus. Classes the decision of the provost, the were canceled due to weather dean of the college of engineerconditions and many students, ing and other OSU faculty. specifically in the college The bill is intended to of engineering, experienced also help build the SGA’s internet connection difficulties. relationship with the provost, Some professors in this college in addition to ensuring faculty continued to assign homework and staff will listen to the needs and lab despite the student’s of the students. Jack Edwards, technical difficulties. SGA student body president and Because of this, some a political science and psycholstudents were unable to access ogy senior, said he predicts the or complete their assignments. bill will come to fruition in the Trey VanVeslor, Public Affairs coming weeks. Committee Chairman in the Alexandria Bias, SGA SGA Senate and an aerospace student body vice president and engineering junior, was one of a chemical engineering junior, these individuals. said she is excited for the bill’s “According to the univer- completion and hopeful for this sity policy, (a professor) has to bill to pass. give time (to make up assign“(The Provost) was very ments or labs),” said VanVeslor. open to (the passing of the “Some colleges do not allow bill),” said Bias. “In fact, she make up labs at all, if you miss thought that our ask was althe lab you miss the lab. But for ready the bare minimum (of some reason, there was nothing requests), and was shocked that to prevent this from happening.” this wasn’t already happening. The problems he and So we are very hopeful that we others experienced during the will (be able to sit down and historic snowstorm led him discuss this with them again.)” and a former seat senator to draft this bill. VanVeslor said they did this in hopes of giving students more time to complete news.ed@ocolly.com
Caelyn Cox The Student Government Association’s next meeting will be next Wednesday at 7 p.m.
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costume. Cara York, a sophomore, is turning to TikTok for her inspiration. This year, she is looking at a costume including a bright orange jumpsuit, thick black glasses, sneakers and a bowl haircut. “My best friend and I want to be Vector from Despicable Me since it’s all over TikTok,” York said. Creativity is definitely flowing with some students, but others are taking a more classic approach. Celebrities are always a safe bet for students, and many are deciding to keep it more low key this year. However, Molly Smith, a junior, said she has not narrowed down her costumes but, she is not going too wild. “I haven’t given it much thought yet,” Smith said. “Right now, I’m thinking of being a vampire or a celebrity of some sort.” Spooky season is almost in full swing, and students are starting to get ready for the upcoming holiday. Do you have a fun or spooky Halloween costume or decorations? Send in your photo to photo.ed@ocolly.com.
Including popular TV or movie characters and vampires, Oklahoma State students are gearing up for Halloween. Halloween is right around the corner and costume planning is running full steam ahead for some students who are dressing to impress. From couples costumes to individual show stoppers, OSU students have creative ideas up their sleeve when it comes to Halloween costumes. Some students are going the more traditional route while others are taking an artistic approach to costume ideas. Although some students have not started to plan their costumes, others are planning ahead. Kennedy Kerr, a freshman at OSU, said she uses Halloween as an excuse to be creative. “I haven’t totally decided, but to be honest, I think T-Bo from iCarly is calling my name,” Kerr said. She is not the only one who wants to stand out at Halloween night. Some students are looking for new entertainment.ed ideas on social media platforms for their ideal @ocolly.com
Warren peace
Transfer time How the newest Cowboy players will make an impact on the court
The vengeful reason Jaylen Warren transferred to OSU
Ryan Novozinsky Staff Reporter Brandon Matich, Jaylen Warren’s high school coach, has a theory about why Warren trans-
ferred from Utah State to OSU. Revenge. After Warren’s senior year, where he broke a state high school record with 3,099 rushing yards, a Big 12 head coach flew out to East High School in Utah to meet with Matich about some of his players. On the visit, the coach slighted Warren.
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Abby Cage Jaylen Warren was advised by his high school coach to not attend OSU.
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as suitors, but his top two lied in the Big 12: Kansas and Oklahoma State. In a tough decision, Thompson eventually chose Kansas. When Thompson became available again, coach Mike Boynton hopped right on this and eventually persuaded the guard to come to Stillwater. Thompson was in the transfer portal due to his struggles with finding his place with the Jayhawks. A large part of this was his injury battles this past season, as he missed 10 games, while only averaging 4.6 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game when he did see the floor. It is unclear for now where exactly Thompson will fall on the depth chart, but its clear he will be hoping to provide a spark on both sides of the court with his play. “He may be the hardest working guy we have,” Boynton said. “I think he has a little bit of the edge again to prove that he does still have the ability to have an impact as a Big 12 player.”
Most college basketball programs would be worried if it had no freshmen on its. Let alone, had to replace a player like Cade Cunningham. Oklahoma State finds themselves with a roster full of several new players, none of whom are freshmen. They also must replace the star impact Cunningham had on the court, as he brought so much talent and attraction to the school. Four players though haven’t been a part of the “Cowboy Culture” until now, as over the offseason the Cowboys landed the quartet in the transfer portal. They all bring various things to the court, and all have different expectations. Bryce Thompson Back in November of 2019, Bryce Thompson was in the process of deciding where to play collegiate basketball. The Tulsa native and McDonald’s AllAmerican had a laundry list of schools lining up See Transfer on 4B
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Braden Herman married OSU soccer player Olyvia Dowell last June.
Olyvia Dowell’s other half Ben Hutchens Digital Editor Braden Herman is only a junior in college but feels like a soccer mom. And in a way he is, just substitute the orange slices for fast food takeout. Herman watches every Oklahoma State soccer match, but instead of supporting (yelling) at his children from a lawn chair like a stereotypical soccer mom, Herman can be found taking in the action rather stoically yet going bonkers when his wife scores. That’s right, his wife. OSU forward Olyvia Dowell. Herman and Dowell were married last June in Leonard, Texas. The wedding was set up from the moment the couple prayed and decided they did not
want to be in a long-distance relationship. After one year at Texas A&M Herman transferred OSU, where Dowell leads a powerful offensive attack. Being married to a college soccer player forces Herman to wear many hats. Husband, fan, study partner, training partner and even delivery guy. Before the team arrives back in town after a long road trip Herman will occasionally receive a text from his wife saying, ‘Hey, you know me and the girls are getting off the bus, and we’re hungry. Can you go pick us up some Whataburger?’ “I’ll go through the drive through and the guy is looking at me like, ‘Is this all for you?” Herman said. Although not officially on the team, Herman feels connected to it. He and Dowell will regularly host players for dinner or prepare a meal and bring it to a team bible study. “As far as officially, no, (I don’t feel like part of the team) at
all,” Herman said. “But as far as like in other circumstances, yes. I felt like a soccer mom like that part of the team.” Olyvia Dowell faced an ultimatum. Did she want to keep her name or her stats?
Alicia Young Dowell honed her soccer skills at Spring Hill High School where she met Herman.
Before getting married, Dowell received a text informing her if she changed her last name, her stats, including 17 hardearned goals, would likely not transfer over. She would also have to fight through lots of paperwork to change the national letter of intent she signed in high school and the name on her athletic scholarship.
On the rise Chris Becker Assistant Sports Editor
In the third installment of a seven-part series, The O’Colly is looking back at the 2011 Oklahoma State football season, widely recognized as the best season in OSU history. Oklahoma State escaped Kyle Field with a one-point victory over Texas A&M.
The undefeated Cowboys had just begun their climb. After their comeback win the Cowboys rose to No. 5 in the AP Poll, their highest ranking thus far. The Cowboys had an extra week to prepare for the awaiting Kansas Jayhawks on Oct. 8. During the bye week the Cowboys dropped a spot to No. 6. The stretch of games coming up would be the games that would put the Cowboys on the map. Games against multiple ranked teams, teams with upsets in mind and trips to potent stadiums.
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This was the stretch that OSU proved it was a contender not a pretender. “In the middle we knew how good we were,” wide receiver Isaiah Anderson said. “We went into every game with the goal to be 1-0.” Kansas travels to town. The battle was over quickly. Before the first half even ended the Cowboys had already scored 56 points, Kansas a measly seven. So bad in fact, Brandon Weeden and other starters didn’t play the second half. “We were ahead far enough to where there was
Chris Becker Mike Botyon did not bring in any freshman this season instead relying on transfers.
no reason to leave him in the game and we could take everybody out,” Gundy said after the game. “I like Turner Gill and I’ve met him. Not that we have to give mercy to anybody, but there’s no reason to leave him and (Justin) Blackmon and those guys in.” A business trip to Austin. The Cowboys next game was the next big test on the Cowboy schedule, which came the day before the first BCS Poll would be announced. The No. 6 Cowboys traveled to Austin to take on the No. 22 Longhorns. The Longhorns (4-1) had
just suffered their first defeat of the 2011 season at the hands of Oklahoma in a 55-17 beatdown from their bitter rival. It did not take too long for scoring to open with Cowboy running back Joseph Randle pushing in the end zone on a one-yard run on the Cowboys second drive of the game. That touchdown would be the only touchdown in the first quarter. In the second the Cowboys’ potent offense showed a little more life. The Longhorns were trying to keep pace with the high flying Cowboys, but went to halftime trailing 21-10. See Rise on 4B
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The hidden art of returning punts Three players to watch:
Dean Ruhl Sports Editor Punts are far from mundane for Brennan Presley. Once the cascading ball graces his hands, he has one objective. “Score. Every single time,” Presley said. “I mean if I get a good one, if someone isn’t breathing in my face and the ball is still in the air, then I’m going to try and take it back.” Presley, renowned for his agility and speed, replaced longtime Oklahoma State return man Dillon Stoner as the primary punt returner this season. He has primarily been building his name in the Cowboys’ slot catching slant routes, but quietly has become an efficient punt returner Presley ranks first in punt returns in the Big 12 with eight returns, and second in return yards, trailing Baylor’s Trestan Ebner by 26 yards. A big reason? Presley is not a fan of fair catching punts. “Punt return is already stressful enough, just catching it,” Presley said. “People think like ‘it is just catching a ball’ so if you drop one they’re like ‘oh my god, catch a punt’ but like you try to catch one in front of like 60,000 people, the lights. There is a lot of things that go into it so like just to get out there and it be like a punt practice, no I’m not really a fan.” Presley often can be seen juking at all angles on punt returns, even coming to a complete halt to adjust directions this past Saturday against Kansas State. His movement, sometimes more horizontal than vertical, urked coach Mike Gundy, but he said he understands the growing pains. “The one time that (Presley) ran 96 yards and ended up losing two, he shouldn’t have been running,” Gundy said following the Missouri State game. “He should have fair caught it, we were in a safe look. I’m not mad at him, he is burning a lot of energy, but the point being, he didn’t need to do that.” Presley has worked on improving his intellect on returns, noting how necessary it is to know certain situations, and when a fair catch might be necessary. He said when he is back at the 10-yard line, he might not risk attempting to run, same with if the offense would already have good position with a fair catch. The mental aspect of punt returning also plays a role. Presley said unlike on a kick return, where even with a bobble of the ball defenders would still be dozens of yards away, a muffed punt is lethal
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Brennan Presley Presley had a two-reception game against Kansas State, managed 53 receiving yards and a touchdown. Presley has 11 receptions this season, but is averaging 16.2 yards per attempt along with his explosive ability in the return game. With Tay Martin most likely catching the attention of the Baylor secondary, expect Presley to be able to make an impact for the offense come Saturday.
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Tyquan Thornton Tyquan Thornton leads the Bears in receiving touchdowns with three this season, and will be a priority for the Cowboy defense. With the loss of safety Tre Sterling, the Bears will look to feed Thornton and get him going early against the Cowboys.
Abby Cage Brennan Presley mainly works out of the slot, but provides an important role for OSU as the punt returner.
with defenders being so close. He said returning punts is all about your psyche, and to him personally, the hardest aspect of football from a mental standpoint. “You just have to be there and kind of have to get out of your head,” Presley said. “Because if you think about it too much then you’ll get worried and that is when you’ll lose your focus. It is really like catching a deep ball, except you’re just catching it with people running at you. As long as you focus on the ball and catch it, then after that you’ve got to make something happen.” When Presley goes onto the
field to retrieve a punt, he quickly locates the punter pre-snap, and then once the ball goes in motion, hawks to whichever side the punter sprays it. He takes several seconds to see what the opposing punt team is doing. If the majority are staying in the box, running free or being guarded heavily be Presley’s teammates. “I’m looking at all that, and then I’m locating the ball, and then I can still feel them,” Presley said. “So as the ball is coming down, my eyes come down with the ball and then you can slowly see everybody.” Presley said it is all about trust. Trust the coaching staff put in him, trust he has in himself to catch the ball and the trust to make a play. “They entrusted me to catch the ball and they obviously believe that I can make a play back there so I want to instill that trust back in them and catch the ball,” Presley said. “And I’ll do whatever I can with the ball.”
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Malcolm Rodriguez Rodriguez continues to be the rock for the OSU defense, leading the team in tackles with 43. Rodriguez had seven tackles against the Wildcats and a fumble recovery for a touchdown this past week. Rodriguez is expected to continue his consistent play against Baylor.
Key matchup: Abram Smith vs. Devin Harper
Baylor favors the speedy Abram Smtih over Trestan Ebner at the running back position, as he’s rushed for 413 yards and five touchdowns this season, but the tandem will be trouble for Oklahoma State’s linebackers. They will rely heavily on containing the Bears’ rushers, like they did against Kansas State’s Deuce
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Brendon Evers on choosing to use chains instead of weight vests in workouts:
“One looks cooler. You can hear the sound (of the chains) and everybody is looking at you.”
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OSU’s Mr. Olympia
Stories from Antwine’s workouts Three storylines: Ben Creider Staff Reporter
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OSU’s second half struggles Oklahoma State has averaged a scanty six points thus far in the second half of contests. To dissect the Pokes’ woes even further, 21 of their 24 second-half points came in a lone quarter against Tulsa. If the Cowboys keep pace with their first-half averages (19.8 PTS), all the pressure should be on the Bears.
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Stop the Bears in their tracks The Baylor Bears currently sit at the helm of Big 12 offenses posting a conference-high 491.3 yards per game, ranking only behind Texas in points at 42.3 per contest. The Bears’ diverse offense has averaged 200+ yards in both passing and rushing categories thus far, however, they may be susceptible to fumbles, placing four this season.
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Battle of the unbeaten Saturday establishes the first time, in the 21st century, both sides clash while undefeated. In addition, this game marks the first time since 2015 they will face off in as ranked opponents. The last time both met up as ranked opponents, OSU squandered a then 10-0 record, falling to Baylor 45-35 in Stillwater.
Gabriel Trevino Staff Reporter It seems like everyone has a story about Israel Antwine. “Izzy” as his Oklahoma State teammates call him, missed the first game of the season, and has been limited throughout the rest of the season so far with an injury. Antwine made his presence known during OSU’s 31-20 victory over Kansas State in Stillwater, totalling one and a half tackles for loss and half a sack with two quarterback hits. OSU defensive tackle Brendon Evers applauded Antwine’s toughness to get back on the field and dedication for the Cowboys. “He’s made of iron,” Evers said. “If he had an injury he sure wouldn’t tell you. It was really good to see him come back last game. He seems to be coming along really well, he is a hard worker. We had no doubt that he was going to come back stronger than ever, and it will probably continue to show.” Evers has a front-row seat to Antwine’s workouts, and competes with and pushes Antwine to get better during every workout. “Me and Izzy are workout partners,” Evers said. “We push each other, we get into arguments about who is gonna add five more pounds on the next set. He’s a driving force, some of the stuff that he does being as heavy and as big as he is, it’s incredible. You would think he’s an outside linebacker with some of the stuff he can do.” Evers recalls a story of Antwine in the gym which represents the talent Antwine possesses. “In max week, he was doing pull ups chains on, and on the same day squatting 650,” Evers
Israel Antwine continues to impress his teammates in the weight room.
said. “He’s a force, there’s very few people who have that strength and athleticism.” Safety Kolby-Harvell Peel also told a similar story which shows the true strength of Antwine in the gym. “In the off-season when we do all of our tough workouts and we have to do pull ups,” Peel said. “Skill guys do pull ups, we only weigh 200 pounds. But offensive lineman and defensive lineman, they’re heavy, they can’t do pull ups. I looked over one day and Izzy had no band, doing pull ups by himself, and he had eight chains on his neck. When he was done, he jumped off and said
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‘yeah, yeah.’ So to see that dude, he’s a freak, to see it translate, he is making plays, it’s awesome.” Evers has seen the work Antwine has put into getting better on the field, and says his strength translates to game days. “I can relax knowing those two gaps aren’t going to get run through,” Evers said. “I was coming off the edge and he beat me to the tackle, I was like ‘stop taking my plays man.’ He looked great, he didn’t bat an eye. He looks better than last year, everything he did in the offseason is translating to the field right now.” sports.ed@ocolly.com
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Mousse Cisse has made an impact on Oklahoma State after transfering from Memphis.
Transfer... Continued from 1B
Tyreek Smith Another transfer player left a rival Big 12 school. Tyreek Smith, a former Texas Tech player, played in all 29 games for the Red Raiders during his freshman year. Now, coming in as a sophomore, Smith brings extra depth to the forward position. Smith averaged 2.6 points and 2.4 rebounds, which are not eye-popping numbers by any means, but he was second on the Red Raiders in blocks as well.
“Then Tyreek (Smith), maybe not as tall as those guys (Moussa Cisse and Kalib Boone), but physically able to hold his own,” Boynton said. Smith will more than likely come off the bench for the Cowboys, providing solid depth at the forward position. Smith will use his physical playstyle and defensive grittiness to provide positive production for the Cowboys. Woody Newton Talk about adding more length. “Woody (Newton) is all of 6-foot8,” Coach Boynton said. Woody Newton, transfer from Syracuse, comes in as the biggest question mark of the four transfers. Although shooting 38% from the three-point line with the Orange this past season, Newton shot a less-thanideal 46.4% from the field. Newton
averaged 3.5 points per game and 1.8 rebounds for the Orange, during 11 games of action. Because of this, there is not much known about what to expect from the sophomore, as he had mostly limited playing time with the Orange and did not play horrible, but did not thrive either. Two things are for certain though– he’ll come in ready to shoot, and use his size to his advantage. Moussa Cisse Although all four transfers will find ways to positively impact the Cowboys, Moussa Cisse may have the most upside out of any of them. The transfer from Memphis was named American Athletic Conference Rookie of the Year, after averaging 6.6 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per
game. When asked what Cisse adds to the team, Boynton said: “Did you watch practice? He looks different.” Different he is, as the sophomore over the offseason dipped his toes in the NBA route, before deciding to transfer and become a Cowboy. Although the official depth chart is not released, it is hard to imagine Cisse starting over Kalib Boone, but it’s definitely expected that Cisse will see the floor a lot during the season. Boynton continued speaking about Cisse’s role with the team, explaining that his presence as an interior defender, an offensive threat inside the paint, and a lob threat will help the Cowboys greatly. sports.ed@ocolly.com
Rise... Continued from 1B After halftime, the Cowboys were set to receive. The half started quickly. OSU cornerback Justin Gilbert returned the half opening kickoff for a 100-yard touchdown. The ensuing OSU kickoff, the same result. Texas running back Fozzy Whittaker returned Quinn Sharp’s kick 100 yards for a Longhorn score. “That was a rollercoaster,” Weeden said after the game. “We took one to the house and then they take one right back on us, so it’s like you’re all jacked up and then you have to get right back and ready to go out.” The score was 28-17. With 10:43 left in the third the Longhorns tightened the game to a touchdown deficit on a Malcolm Brown 24-yard run. The powerful Cowboy offense was led in this game by running back Jeremy Smith who added a 74-yard run in the second half. The Cowboys departed Austin with a 38-26 win over the Longhorns. The win made OSU the first team in 100 years to defeat Texas back-to-back years in Austin. The 38 points are tied for the most points scored by an OSU football team in Austin. “It’s not easy to come down here and win and they’re a much better football team than they were last year,” coach Mike Gundy said following the game. Next up, a trip to Columbia, Missouri. Missouri (3-3) was also not an easy victory. The Tigers, despite being .500, and being 1-3 against Power 5 schools had been close to winning in all their games. The Tigers lost an overtime game to Arizona State in week two, they were defeated by Oklahoma 38-28 when the Sooners were ranked No. 1 and a ranked Kansas State team downed the Tigers
File Photo Running back Jeremy Smith and Justin Gilbert were big parts in the Cowboys midseason charge to a school record 10-0.
24-17. The Cowboys jumped out to a 21-3 lead, quickly. But, before halftime the pesky Tigers clawed back into the game all the way to a 24-17 deficit. “We may score 40 in the first half if we just catch the dang ball,” Gundy said after the game. In the second half the Cowboys forced three interceptions and a fumble to hold the Tigers to seven points. With the four turnovers the Cowboys had forced 22 turnovers in the last five games. “This place will get kind of rowdy if you let it,” Weeden said. “Anytime you get them out of their seats and headed to the exits, that’s huge.” The Cowboys offense,however, did what was normal for the Cowboy’s offense. They scored points. Joseph Randle scored four touchdowns in the game, a
career-high. The Cowboys scored 21 more points in the second half to take down the Tigers 45-24. A homecoming beat down. House decorations were up, Cowboy faithful enjoyed the Walkaround as No. 3 OSU (7-0) prepared to battle Baylor (4-2). On paper the game had a chance to be a doozy, instead OSU came out of the iron cattle gate ready to play. Neither team scored until the 4:55 mark of the first quarter when Joseph Randle pounded in a two-yard run. The Cowboys then added two more touchdowns in the final five minutes of the first. The second quarter was much the same, all OSU. The halftime score was 35-0. Baylor made a valiant effort in the second half scoring 24 points, but OSU added 24 more. The Cowboys defense
forced five turnovers, three fumbles and two interceptions. Joseph Randle, for the second straight game, had four touchdowns, this time all on the ground. No. 9 and 10. The Cowboys were now 8-0 and on a roll, and the nation was taking notice. Next up No. 17 Kansas State in Stillwater. Collin Klein was the next talented quarterback to come into town, and he would not leave without a fight. The game went back-andforth, with 5:16 left in the game the Wildcats took the lead. The Cowboys, less than a minute later, retook the lead. With the game tied with just over two minutes left Randle broke the tie on a 23yard dash. Just like that the Cowboys passed another test. “That’s enough excitement for one night. It’s a good win for our team,” Gundy said.
Now for the strenuous trip to Lubbock. From the opening kickoff, the outcome was clear, Texas Tech was no match for OSU. Red Raider quarterback Seth Doege, the brother of current West Virginia quarterback Jarrett Doege, could not find any success through the air throwing just 169 yards and an interception. The Cowboys walked out of Texas with a 66-6 victory. “That was a fun game from kickoff to the end of it,” Anderson said. “Anytime I played Tech it was a good time of year for me.” With the win the Cowboys were 10-0 for the first time in school history, and soaring in the national spotlight. But no one could foresee what was going to happen next… sports.ed@ocolly.com
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yeah, we didn’t get a lot of that.” herself. “In the time that you do get with She brought Herman. them it’s really important to like stay off “We had full on practices every your phone and be intentional with that single day because she didn’t want to time,” Dowell said. get out of shape,” Herman said. “We Continued from 1B When Dowell and Herman are would line up cones all over the field together in the two-bedroom house they and she would dribble dribble dribble. “(Changing your name) changes bought on a budget, there is usually I’d send her a cross and she’d shoot at who you are in the mind of the NCAA,” homework and other typical college me. So, it was fun.” Herman said. “And as far as other peo- tasks to do. Herman prefers to do his Herman is a defender by trade. ple that have known her for her whole homework ‘looking at a wall’ to maxiWith Dowell a forward, training togethlife. You know, Dowell is a recognizable mize focus. Dowell would rather comer is something they’ve done throughout last name as far as for her soccer skill.” plete assignments in an open room with their relationship. Still, Herman was not Dowell’s father, Jimmy, played windows to gaze out. fully prepared for a certain drill. soccer at the University of Tulsa and At first, Herman did his home“There was one time I sat (on had a brief semi-pro career. He now work in the spare room, where he could the field) and punted balls to her like coaches girls soccer in Texas at Spring better focus, but realized he was walka keeper, just punted her probably 20 Hill High School where Dowell, playing ing away from precious time he could times in a row because she wanted to for the girls team, and Herman, playing spend with his wife. work on her touch,” Herman said. “She for the boys team, first met. “I just packed up all my stuff was like, ‘because that touch wasn’t “It just comes with having a repu- and I do all my stuff on the couch next good enough I need another one.’ I was tation, I mean, a lot of celebrities (don’t) to her,” Herman said. “It’s a little bit like ‘I can’t punt to save my life.’” change their last names because they built up a persona based on their name and Olyvia’s persona just happens to be stats and skill,” Herman said. Dowell and Herman are unusual but not odd. Assistant soccer coach Karen Hancock has coached almost 300 players in her 25 years at OSU and Dowell is just the second player to get married while playing. “I don’t think that’s unique to soccer,” Hancock said. “You’re really busy being a student athlete in school and in playing your sport a lot of people aren’t ready to make that kind of decision to settle down, yeah it’s unusual.” Dowell’s friends are not surprised she is a trendsetter. “If you talk to my friends, I’m sure they would say, out of all of their friends I would be the one to get married first, just because I’ve always been more mature for my age and I’ve always known what I wanted,” Dowell said. Herman is also viewed as unusual. He said people often come up to him asking why he would throw away the best years of his life. “I’m like, ‘I’m not. I’m achieving what I want,’” Herman said. Herman does not view himself or his wife as an oddity. “A lot of people are scared as far as marriage and college, especially nowadays it’s kind of looked differently upon than it used to be,” Herman said. “(Dowell) is a college kid, you know, she’s still a 21-year-old woman. We have a lot of fun, we’re still goofy, but her Courtesy of Braden Herman heart for the lord will bring out a sense Dowell and Herman enjoy anything that can be made into a competition and are ‘avid pickleballers’ but also enjoy spending time outdoors. of maturity and desire for other things than a typical college pursuit.” It was not going to make studyimpractical, definitely not as efficient in There is always a post-match ing any easier, but Herman knew it school, but it’s well worth it.” breakdown. And most of the time the had to be done. He had to do his school “Being able to see each other does couple is in agreement about what they on the couch. get pretty hard but that’s what sacrifice saw in the game, Herman from the Herman works as a server at is for,” Dowell said. “That’s what going stands and Dowell from the field. Eskimo Joes from 3-9:30 each night out of your way to be with them or do Herman is not a hard critique of and Dowell has soccer practice in the little things here and there for them, just Dowell’s on-field play and often offers afternoon. That is on top of a full-time so that you remind them that you love encouragement more than anything. school load in the morning. them” “(Dowell) will be the first person There are weeks where Herman Suddenly Dowell could spend to critique herself, so I never have to, I and Dowell will hardly see each other. time with only one person. The couple never do anyways,” Herman said. When the Cowgirls set out on a road had an unheard-of abundance of time Most of the analysis consists of trip with stops in Rhode Island and together, but not for reasons Dowell Herman asking Dowell how she thought Texas earlier this month the couple was would have preferred. she played and getting detailed answers only together for a day and a half out of Shortly before the OSU soccer of certain touches, shots and passes the week. season began, Dowell was placed in Dowell thought needed improvement. Time spent together is a luxury. COVID-19 protocol as a contact of Showing marriage wisdom beyond his “Those weeks are hard,” Herman someone who tested positive. She was years, Herman responds with only a said. “We’re married, we’re in that stage not allowed to train with the team but couple of words. of where you’re doing life together as a was told she could do shooting drills at “I’m like, ‘I agree.’ And so that’s team, as one person, as one unit. And Neal Patterson Stadium if she went by really how that goes,” Herman said.
“I’m not a division one college player. But I’m certainly not afraid to also give (Dowell) my opinion because I feel like I’m educated on it, and she takes it extremely well,” Herman said. Dowell said she loves talking about her games with Herman, who offers a unique perspective. “He grew up in a smaller town, and small-town soccer is very different from Dallas. I grew up knowing the game very well and he has a different view of the game, so getting to hear his mind and how it works when it comes to soccer is really cool to see,” Dowell said. It never gets any easier to watch. Herman has been watching his girlfriend and now wife play soccer since Dowell’s senior year of high school, but there is one part he hates— when she gets injured. “I’ve seen it a hundred times,” Herman said. “It never gets any better. It really doesn’t. It’s never a good feeling. I’m always like, ‘Oh, could this be the one that’s the end? Is this the ACL this time?’ and just pray that it’s not.” Herman is majoring in biomedical sciences and plans on going to med school. As a soccer mom in a college student’s body, Herman sometimes takes it upon himself to make sure Dowell is properly recovering from the injuries she picks up over the course of a season. “I’m like, ‘Are you icing your (injuries)? Are you doing your PT? Where’s your anti-inflammatories? Why aren’t you taking that right now?’ Herman said. “So, I keep her on top of her stuff, both the husband and the want-tobe physician part of me are always on top of that.” OSU’s leading goal scorer last season was pumped to watch an intramural soccer game. After all, it had been three years since Dowell last saw Herman play a competitive game. Herman, simply wanting to get the competitive juices flowing again, signed up for an intramural soccer team with teammates he had never met before. He was the first to admit he was out of soccer shape and said he wasn’t looking forward to seeing how much rust he had to knock off. Dowell couldn’t care less, and she wants to bring an entire fan club. “I want to try and get some of the (OSU soccer) girls out there or my aunt, she comes to my games, and I want them to come out so that we can all cheer him on just because he is my biggest supporter, so I want to be his biggest supporter,” Dowell said. Dowell offered a breakdown on Herman’s first game, saying the team possessed the ball well and is ‘really good.’ Even the most supportive of fans occasionally forgets a game time, which happened when Dowell planned to hang out with some friends during the intramural and had to cancel on them. “I had to cancel on (my friends) and that’s ok cause I’m there to support (Herman) because he comes out and watches me every single weekend,” Dowell said. “It’s just one of those things that you do because you love them.”
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Championship attitude attracting new players Gabriel Trevino Staff Reporter
Four months after his team’s loss in the Women’s College World Series, and five months away from the 2022 season starting, softball coach Kenny Gajewski is reloading. The Cowgirls’ lost in their third WCWS game against Florida State in early June in Oklahoma City. The loss was the final game for star Cowgirl pitcher Carrie Eberle. Eberle allowed the Seminoles to extend their lead to two runs. As Eberle left the circle, her team crowded around her, and entered the final half inning of the game hoping to tie. The Cowgirls were unable to do so, ending the season. For the upcoming season, Gajewski added eight freshmen and three transfers to the program, which kept four seniors. Michaela Richbourg, a fifth-year senior, believes the Cowgirl family contributes to many new faces joining
the program, and more staying another year. “It shows how good of a program we have,” Richbourg said. “With people coming in, giving up their last year at their schools to come here. It just shows how we are as a family, how we support each other and how we’re there for each other.” With more new players comes more competition at each position, pushing the girls to get better. “It makes more positions competitive, it makes people work harder,” Richbourg said. “We push each other. Me and Morgan (Wynne) are at first base together, we push each other to get better. We support each other to get better.” Morgan Wynne, a transfer from Kansas who finished the 2021 season batting .355 and hitting 17 home runs, credits coach Gajewski for the culture he built which brought her to Stillwater. “The championship culture, but the relationship Coach G built with me from day one was different than all the rest of the coaches,” Wynne said. “I got text messages all the time. He actually called me during the world series. Just because he would always call to check in on me, we created a bond before I even made a decision, and that was
Kenny Gajewski and OSU continue to benefit from the transfer portal.
very important to me.” Wynne played against the Cowgirls many times while at Kansas, and says the competitiveness of the team attracted her to OSU. “What made me really want to come here was my experience playing against them,” Wynne said. “Knowing the culture that was being built here and the success of transfers coming in is what gave me peace of mind, that I would be able to come in and be accepted.” Gajewski added Wynne, as well as pitchers Miranda Ellish and Morgan Day from the transfer portal, who he believes will fit in right away with the team. “We got a lot of new faces who need to learn the Cowgirl way,” Gajew-
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ski said. “I’m really excited about this group. We get involved in the transfer portal. We’ll always take a look to see if there’s a piece that helps fit the puzzle here. And we found that. We can be even better.” Gajewski credits his players for building the culture which he hopes will lead to the college world series. “It’s their program,” Gajewski said. “This is their program forever, it’s what they’ve done. They’ve been open to everything we’ve asked them to do. These kids are moving forward each and every day. We still have a long way to go, but we’re getting closer to getting the opportunity to play for a national title.” sports.ed@ocolly.com
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Warren’s progress. Warren peace... notice “Jaylen is a really good back,” Love told The O’Colly. “I
Abby Cage Jaylen Warren transferred to OSU despite a crowded running back room.
can play on Sundays and be very effective. Being at somewhere like Oklahoma State, where they are was only with him for a short time relying on the legs and shoulders of at Utah State, but when he got in, this young man, I think that’s going Continued from 1B all he did was work and was able to shine brightly for him.” to jump up the depth chart and be Matich is not the only one “A Big 12 football coach a premier running back for us. He that’s surprised by Warren’s imcame in here and told me that works really hard and I expect him pact. When asked how much War(Warren) was not an elite back and to do big things at Oklahoma State ren has exceeded expectations this did not have elite speed,” Matich as he continues to get opportuniyear, OSU coach Mike Gundy gave said. “I responded and said ‘then ties.” a candid response. I don’t know what elite means, the Proving people wrong has “Quite a bit,” Gundy said. kid has 3,000 yards.’” been his forte for years. Accord“It’s hard to tell at times when Matich would not say which ing to Matich, Warren, who was a we evaluate high school players, coach it was, but confirmed that “chubby” high school freshman, transfer players, we miss right? The they are a current head coach in pointed at the biggest running back NFL spends millions and millions the conference. He said he believes on the team and claimed he would and millions and millions of dolWarren went to OSU to show this be better than him by his senior lars, and they miss. coach how wrong he was. How year. After breaking state records “So, obviously we liked is he so sure about this? Because and never recording a fumble durhim from what we saw on tape or Warren went there despite warning his high school career, Warren we wouldn’t have brought him in ings. accomplished this goal. here.” “I was very against him going “There’s something to Jaylen While Warren’s gritty perto OSU,” Matich said. “I did some that’s different,” Matich said. “I sona plays out on the field, his research and told him that OSU’s regret ever doubting that he could coach said he is quiet and humble running back stable is pretty full. accomplish things (at OSU). I just off it. Despite attending East High But he had something he felt he wanted to make sure that he would School, where the popular Disney needed to prove. So he had a great shine in his senior year. He ended movie ‘High School Musical’ takes conversation with coach Gundy and up doing that.” place, Matich said Warren is not went there.” If he’s able to continue his much of a celebrator or dancer. Warren’s risk has paid off so career, the next step for Warren “He has zero dancing spirit,” far. Against Boise State and Kanwould be a leap to the NFL. While Matich said. “He’d be the first to sas State, Warren rushed for 218 Matich had his doubts about Waradmit that.” yards and 123 yards respectively. ren at OSU, he said he wouldn’t Even his most talented former dare question his abilities again. teammates, like Packers quar“I’m never going to doubt the terback Jordan Love, continue to kid again,” Matich said. “I think he sports.ed@ocolly.com
Picking winners (and losers) Chris Becker Record:16-8 Last week:2-4 Spread:12-12 Last week: 3-3
BAY vs OSU OSU -3.5 CLEM vs BC CLEM 15.5
Dean Ruhl Record:14-10 Last week:3-3 Spread:16-8 Last week: 5-1
Sudeep Tumma Ben Hutchens Sam Hutchens Record: 15-9 Last week: 3-3 Spread:9-15 Last week:3-3
Record:13-11 Last week:3-3 Spread:11-13 Last week:3-3
Record:13-11 Last week:3-3 Spread: 9-15 Last week:3-3
OSU 34-27
OSU 35-28
OSU 33-30
OSU 28-25
OSU 24-20
CLEM 27-21
BC 24-17
BC 21-20
CLEM 38-21
CLEM 30-21
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The OSU cross country course has a new name after a big donation.
ARK vs UGA UGA -18.5
UGA 31-21
CINCY vs ND CINCY -2
CINCY 30-27
ND 24-21
ND 30-20
ND 33-28
ND 34-24
OLE MISS vs BAMA BAMA-14.5
BAMA 45-35
MISS 35-34
BAMA 50-35
BAMA 44-29
BAMA 31-14
OU vs KSU OU -10.5
KSU 24-21
OU 28-20
OU 40-38
OU 45-30
OU 35-16
Ark 31-28
UGA 27-24
UGA 30-21
UGA 34-20
Cross country course renamed Davis Cordova Staff Reporter
“They have an equally long history of involvement in the running community here in There is a new the state,” Director of name in Stillwater. Athletics Chad Weiberg The Oklahoma said in a statement. “We State cross country are honored and proud to course has been renamed be able to recognize the to the Greiner FamGreiners’ support for the ily OSU Cross Country health of young people Course OSU Athletics and OSU Athletics by announced Wednesday. naming our beautiful The course has cross-country course been officially named the Greiner Family OSU after the Greiner family. Cross Country Course.” The Greiner’s have been The cross country one of the biggest supteams plan on hosting porters and donors to the the Big 12 Championcross country program ships in 2021 and the and to the evolution of NCAA Nationals in the support and counsel- 2022 with the new name. ing services for student athletes at Oklahoma sports.ed@ocolly.com State.
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A list on a piece of paper started Stark’s journey to OSU Chris Becker Assistant Sports Editor Brian Stark grabbed a piece of notebook paper and a pencil on Jan. 8, 2011. Stark, 10 at the time, wrote two words in the middle of the top margin: ‘Golf schools’ The two underlined words were followed by a list of 16 schools Stark would like to attend and play golf. He did the same again on May 3, 2012, this time with only 15 schools making the cut. The two schools at the top of both lists were easy decisions for Stark, Oklahoma State followed by Stanford. “I opened my eyes and saw what Stillwater is all about and Oklahoma State golf, that’s where I wanted to go, always,” Stark said. Stark is a junior at OSU, more than a decade after he wrote his original goal of playing golf in college with lofty expectations for his season. “For myself I set four goals I want to achieve, first team All-American, two plus wins, top three in the PGA Tour University rankings when they come out in the summer (2022) for me and school related getting above a 3.5 GPA,” Stark said. Throughout his junior golf career he would rep a ‘Swingin’ Pete’ driver cover and then a Stanford tree on his 3-wood, for his dad, Scott, who played quarterback at Stanford. New PING covers with ‘Swingin’ Pete’ took over for the old headcovers, which had to be replaced often due to wear and tear over the five years of use, but the beginnings of his journey is still remembered. “It’s pretty cool to see what I was able to accomplish (getting to OSU), and just to see where I can go
from here.” Throughout the 2020 season Stark was a solid piece in the Cowboy lineup in eight of the 11 regular season tournaments. Stark, however, was not in the lineup for the Big 12 Championships or the first round of the NCAA Regional for the Cowboys. OSU coach Alan Bratton made the decision to substitute Stark into the regional lineup after the first round of the regional. Stark took advantage of the opportunity. Just a few days before Stark broke Viktor Hovland’s Karsten Creek course record. With a 4-iron shot on the 18th hole in his first round Stark was a powerful force for the Cowboys. Stark shot 65 and 68 in his two regional rounds, which was good for 11-under. “The course record, 62, out here (at Karsten Creek) helped, and of course playing well at the regional, 65,68 in those two rounds felt really good. I just seemed to build on from that.” Stark’s game was just beginning to take off. “Golf swing has felt good since regionals, even before regionals honestly. It’s been a nice stretch. It’s kind of nice to see some good results this summer and see the progress I’ve made,” Stark said. “I’d known I made some progress prior to the summer, but hadn’t seen the results I would’ve liked.” From there, Stark began his powerful summer, which included a quarterfinal appearance in the U.S. Amateur. The success on top of the regional, Stark said he could credit the added push to the final round at the Sunnehanna Amateur where he shot 66, 4-under par. “I finally seemed to let some bad demons go out and play my game. I feel like I kind of carried that round through the summer,” Stark said.
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Brian Stark has had his sites set on Oklahoma State since he was 10-years-old.
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