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Rush job Can Chuba Hubbard shift spotlights?

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After a tumultuous offseason, OSU running back Chuba Hubbard looks to get back to his comfort zone.

By Chris Becker Chuba Hubbard has had a rough offseason full of turmoil, but can he put that behind him and step back into the spotlight for pure football reasons?

Hubbard’s rise to the top of the college football world began last season, which was his first as a starter. He ran for 2,094 yards and 21 touchdowns. Hubbard is a staple part of the Cowboys veteran offense alongside Tylan Wallace and Spencer Sanders.

Hubbard had a turbulent offseason, which stemmed from the backlash of a confrontation with Mike Gundy. It was so bad that at one point, it left his future in Stillwater hanging in the balance.

During an offseason fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic and social justice issues, Hubbard used his platform to speak up — which he received much criticism for.

But now, with the season quickly approaching, Hubbard has to find a way to balance off the field issues and on the field production.

“Chuba’s been great, a lot of stuff has happened, but Chuba’s always been there working his butt off,” offensive lineman Hunter Anthony said. “He’s pushing a lot of guys to get better, and I really hope he has a good year. He’s definitely stepped up as a leader. He’s trying to push us to be the best that we can.”

Hubbard was also dealing with rehab over the offseason after a season of getting beat up — a season where he led the NCAA with 328 carries.

But now that the Cowboys have found direction in the offseason, they are ready to move past the offseason and push into the season.

“Well, Chuba’s practiced really well,” coach Mike Gundy said. “He had a really good week last week, and he’s practicing at full speed and getting back into a routine where he’s out there taking a few hits, getting ready to play.”

However, the weeks leading up to the first game will go a long way in showing how ready Hubbard is to

take a season’s worth of carries this year.

“These next 10 days will be important for Chuba conditioning wise and getting back into the routine of getting banged around a little bit, taking some hits, taking care of the football,” Gundy said. “I like where he’s at now, but the next 10 days will be important for his progression and getting ready for the season.”

For Chuba, a large part of his success is from the ability to find the holes and burst forward for large gains. Hubbard had six games last season with at least one run of 40 yards or more.

“Chuba is a great player and when you have someone like that, you want to raise your level,” Anthony said. “I feel like all our running backs are excellent, especially Chuba. It makes you want to play to the next level to see him do great.

If we do our part, he makes a lot of things happen.” sports.ed@ocolly.com

HUMILITY: A GREAT QUALITY! “This is what the LORD says: Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool... This is the one I esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, and trembles at my word.”

(Is.66:1,2 NIV) Amazing! The one who sits enthroned looks with great respect on the one who is humble in heart, who has respect for God’s way.

The prophet Isaiah says; “I saw the LORD seated on a throne, high and exalted... Woe is me! I cried. I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips, and my eyes have seen the King, the Lord Almighty.”

(Is.6:1,5 NIV) These verses makes it clear that the more we see the Lord for who he is, we have a better perspective of ourselves.

Jesus said, “learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you

will find rest.” He also said, “I tell you the truth the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he see his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does. For the Father loves the Son, and shows him all he does.”

(Mt.11:11:29 NIV) (Jn. 5:19-20 NIV) Humility was one the great lessons Jesus teaches us. Learn this he says!

Christ was completely reliant on his Father. He knew God loved him, therefore he trusted God, humbled himself and walked in God’s will, step by step.

As Christians, you and I have become sons of God. He loves us and will also guide us. We are to trust God, present ourselves to him. He will work in and through us a life that counts for this life and eternity.

Trust and submit to him, He will not fail.

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OSU QB Spencer Sanders developing into a leader, better player in his sophomore season

According to betonline, Sanders has 50/1 odds to win the Heisman trophy in 2020

Sanders’ completion percentage ranked sixth in the Big 12 last season

Sanders was a Second Team Academic All-Big 12 honoree in 2019

Sanders averaged 244.8 yards of total offense per game last season. This ranked 6th nationally among freshman

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OSU quarterback Spencer Sanders is looking to elevate his game in 2020 following an injury.

By Joseph Fazio A right-hand injury cost Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders the remaining three games of his freshman campaign last season.

The promising player, who won Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year, hasn’t played in a game in almost ten months.

In those months, Sanders has grown from being the somewhat quiet freshman to another vocal leader the Cowboys need this season.

“I think he’s developing into a leader on our football team because he’s a returning starter,” head coach Mike Gundy said. “He understands our culture, day to day operation within our program, the players respect him because of his competitive nature. And he’s a little different than he was this time last year.”

And Sanders’ teammates voice the same opinions about the redshirt sophomore quarterback.

“He’s definitely I feel like this year leading more,” offensive lineman Hunter Anthony said.

“Whereas last year he was kinda the young kid, but this he’s definitely leading, pushing people and he knows the offense really well.

And he’s stepped up and he’s leading really well.”

This time last year, Sanders was battling with former OSU quarterback Dru Brown for the starting spot. But this season, there was no competition: this is Sanders’ offense.

Sanders had his ups and downs last season. There were times where he was able to run out of the pocket and sling the ball 20 yards downfield. However, there was also a time where Sanders just couldn’t keep control of the ball when he got tackled.

Gundy said Sanders has worked on holding onto the ball.

“I thought he improved as the season went on last year before his injury, but his ability to protect the ball in the pocket will be very important,” Gundy said. “We all know the difference in turnovers and non-turnovers. So we drill him and we continue to work him

and his experience should benefit even in that area.”

From a receiver perspective, redshirt junior Braydon Johnson said Sanders looks more comfortable in the pocket.

“I think the game has really started to slow down for him,” Johnson said. “He’s starting to fit into the offense very well.”

Sanders will have the chance to show his improvement as a player and leader next Saturday when the Cowboys play their season opener against Tulsa.

There will always be more than enough voices and leaders for the Cowboys this season. Players such as Chuba Hubbard, Dillon Stoner, Matthew Rodriguez and Amen Ogbongbemiga, among others, have been just as vocal as Sanders.

But Sanders’ ability to command the offense may be the loudest voice of them all.

(He’s) definitely a solid dude we can always count on,” Anthony said. sports.ed@ocolly.com

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Achilles’ heel?

The offensive line could be a weak point for the OSU football team

By Jared A’Latorre In a season where expectations are sky-high, almost every position on the Oklahoma State football team is exciting and electrifying, except for an offensive line that’s seemingly had a bizarre offseason.

They’ve lost a lot of crucial pieces, but what is the real outlook for the big guys up front this year?

In short, it’s versatility. “(Coach) Dickey’s got us all ready, a lot of people can play a lot of positions, starting center Ry Schneider said. A lot of young kids are going to get opportunities, and hopefully, they step up.”

With Marcus Keyes leaving OSU after a splendid career, Dylan Galloway medically retiring, Jacob Farrell and Bryce Bray also transferring out, this O-line, which paved the way for one of the best rushing attacks in the game, is left in flux.

The answer to how this Oline will adapt will certainly be bolstered by players being able to play multiple positions.

The Cowboys are also getting a gift with West Virginia graduate transfer Josh Sills. Sills was a part of a high powered offense for the Mountaineers.

With that addition, the team has familiarity with different positions on the field. Offensive lineman Tevin Jenkins has had a phenomenal career, with the NFL likely calling his name. And he has experience playing right and left tackle last year. Other linemen such as Ry Schneider and Hunter Anthony have played multiple positions.

The O-line is also widely known for its rushing attack and will be more important than ever to live up to expectations.

Anthony said that he wants to help improve star running backChuba Hubbard’s game and make him look as good as he can be.

“Chuba’s a great player, and when you have someone like that, you want to raise his level,” Anthony said. “It just makes you want to play to the next level to see him do great because he’s a great player and if we do our part, he makes a lot of things happen.”

Head coach Mike Gundy is dependent on his coaches to give his linemen the room to succeed.

“We have some new guys that will play on the offensive line, but I’ve got confidence in coach Dickey to get them ready, and I have confidence in coach Dunn to simplify the system that gives them the best chance to play full speed and have success,” Gundy said.

Schneider said that the competition has been one to adjust to with also a tough grind.

Schneider is part of an offensive line that played at multiple positions last year. At center and guard, Schneider played in 12 games and helped with Chuba Hubbards All-American season.

“The competition is high, everybody’s wanting to step up and prove themselves and take that spot if it’s opened up,” Schneider said. “Whoever it is, someone’s going to step up and we’re going to be ready to go.”

While starting for five games last season, Schneider will hope to use what he’s learned last season as an experienced-level athlete.

“This is what I’ve worked for the whole time I’ve been here, I didn’t come here to try to be a second stringer or anything,” Scheider said. “Just me getting some of those starts and me being able to get in the game and get the feel of the speed of the game is going to help me so much.”

When asked about the importance of his offensive linemen blocking compared to what Spencer Sanders can do with the football, Gundy made it a priority for the players to just do what they can handle.

“It’s important for us as coaches to know our players so we understand our concepts and not put them in a situation where we’re asking them to do too much on any given Saturday,” Gundy said. “We have to be careful with concepts we use and also not ask our players to have success in areas that they’re not really capable of having success.” sports.ed@ocolly.com

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The Oklahoma State offensive line will need to recover after losing three projected starters this season.

2020 redeemed?

Football team hopes successful season will rehab pains of 2020

By Ryan Novozinsky It was supposed to be the dream season for Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy.

A Heisman-level running back, a rising star at quarterback and a vastly improving defense. It was going to be 2011.

But then 2020 hit.

With the doldrums of a global pandemic and other various social issues now a huge factor in this year’s season, Gundy is focused on giving his players something to be happy about this year.

“It’s not about me personally, it’s about the players,” Gundy said. “We’ve got a group of young men that didn’t have any direction until about two

weeks ago. Now they have direction and so they’ve come together as a group and they’ve worked hard and understand we’re almost to the starting gate.

“So I’m just excited for those guys that want to play football, that have the opportunity to get out there and play football.”

Gundy, who led the team to an 8-5 record last season with a loss in the Texas Bowl, will try and capitalize on the preseason expectations in order to deliver joy to his program. The Cowboys come into this season ranked No. 15 in the AP poll, welcome in a new offensive coordinator Kasey Dunn and have extreme talent on

both sides of the ball.

Thanks to the coaching staff’s meticulous planning, the players are buying into this potential happiness.

“They’ve done a great job of really figuring out what this team is good at,” said OSU Cowboy Back Logan Carter.

“So that’s what we’re gonna do — the things we’re good at and we’ve been practicing that for three or four weeks now. That’s what we’re gonna run.

We’re gonna have to make teams adjust to us this year because we’re gonna do what we do and we’re not gonna change from that.”

Even a player like

OSU center Ry Schneider, who’s dealt with two starting lineman transferring, being a walk on turned starter and a senior year plagued by COVID-19, is ready for the jubilation that team success will bring the team this season.

“I’m hoping that we end on a high note,” Schneider said.

“That’s kind of why I’m here and that’s kind of why I’m doing it. We have certain goals in place and we hope that we reach those. Whatever curveballs get thrown at us we still want to be able to hit ‘em and be able to get all our goals.” sports.ed@ocolly.com

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Don’t forget defense

By Sudeep Tumma

Spencer Sanders, Chuba Hubbard, Tylan Wallace a majority of the hype around the 2020 Cowboys’ season stems from three electric players on offense.

Keyword: offense.

Mike Gundy’s teams are known for their explosive offenses, and this one appears to be built in that same mold, but the Cowboys may have something brewing on the other side of the ball.

“As a unit, this whole fall camp, we’ve been kind of locked in with a different kind of swagger, different kind of mindset going in,” defensive tackle Cameron Murray said. “A lot of times, the offense does get more credit when it comes to those kinds of things, but I feel our defense this year is going to be really good. As a unit, I think camp is showing how good we can be in the future.”

The Cowboys took big strides on defense last season. But they were especially good down the stretch of last season.

Most point to the Iowa State game on Oct. 26 where the Cowboys closed out a 34-27 victory on the strength of their defense — OSU had three interceptions on back-to-back-to-back possessions.

“Building up to it, we had confidence in ourselves, but after that Iowa State game we knew we’re not just trying to hold people back from scoring points, but we are trying to get shutouts,” safety Tre Sterling said. “That’s the mentality this year.”

A typically offensive-dominated team has the chance to be a defensive force this season, which isn’t the norm in the Big 12.

“We’re mature on that side of the ball,” head coach Mike Gundy said. “We have a number of players that have had quality reps in big games. I feel comfortable with where we are at from a health standpoint on that side of the ball. Their attitude seems to be really good. Hopefully, they’ll continue to work hard.

“They’ve come together, they’ve practiced very well up to this point. As we move through the season, it’ll obviously be a big impact with the offenses we see in this league.”

Those vaunted offenses are constantly at the forefront of Big 12 discussions, but Knowles and this defense have some serious appeal.

With so much experienced talent all over the field, the Cowboys have a group of playmakers across the field.

The aforementioned Sterling, Kolby-Harvell Peel and Amen Ogbongbemiga all stepped in the spotlight last season. And that’s only the beginning. There are exciting players at every level of this defense.

The only thing left to do is see how it all comes together.

“We are poised to really take the next step,” defensive coordinator Jim Knowles said. “The leadership is great... It’s been full speed ahead. I think we got a real chance to be good.” sports.ed@ocolly.com Joshua Cleary

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Washington Street bars adapt to new restrictions amid COVID-19

Alicia Young BLM in Oklahoma City attended the OKSSU, Burns Hargis meeting.

United Indeed

OKSSU, Hargis come together

By Ishani Ray

Stillwater’s bars are looking different now because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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By Jennifer Maupin Two weeks after the most recent emergency declaration was announced, three Stillwater bar owners are taking advantage of the option to implement outdoor seating.

Driving down Washington Street, some may think The Union and Willies Saloon are under construction, but the fences and dividers are actually their latest attempt to promote social dis-

tancing. Behind the black fences in front of Willies, customers will find outdoor seating spaced six feet apart.

Mayor William Joyce hopes this opportunity is benefitting bar owners and is working to make this option more permanent.

“We have got an ordinance that we are working on right now for more of a longer term approach that would

include some design standards and work for more permanent things like this to be a little nicer and not so temporary looking,” Joyce said.

The third bar that has chosen to add an outdoor seating option is Zannotti’s Wine Bar. The bar is located downtown and does not see the large nightly crowds that the bars on Washington Street rely on. The bar’s owner

said Zannotti’s has a more steady flow of customers, and saw the declaration as an opportunity.

Owner Drew Williamson said his customers have been excited about the outdoor seating but many do not understand it is currently for 90 days.

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The ongoing conversations between Oklahoma State University President Burns Hargis and OKState Stand United reached a conclusion on Monday evening, as Hargis agreed to work to resolve the issues presented in The List of Urgencies.

The List of Urgencies, which was drafted by five OSU student activists and co-founders of OKSSU, is a document that addresses several areas of concern for minority students. It is a petition which suggests several reforms, aimed to make OSU the diverse and inclusive institution it strives to be.

The 11 points established in the list are accompanied by numerous proposed policy solutions. The proposed measures include intensive diversity and racial-bias education for faculty and students, increased institutional support services, and funding and development opportunities for minorities. The petition also calls for more diverse hiring practices, a substantial multicultural center, and increased transparency for the university’s diversity efforts.

The meeting went on for an estimated hour and a half and was the organizers’ first opportunity to sit down with President Hargis and talk through the list of urgencies, said Sean Tolbert, OSU senior and OKSSU co-organizer.

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Stitt in Stillwater Gov. Kevin Stitt addresses mask mandate on OSU’s campus

By Alex Sloan Gov. Kevin Stitt, and several other prominent state officials, gathered at the McKnight Center on Tuesday morning for a COVID-19 update and press conference.

The event was open to members of the press, but not the public at large. Stitt confirmed during the conference that the gathering had been called to address Payne County’s shift from “yellow” to “orange” on the COVID-19 Alert System.

On the day of the gathering, the Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 272 known active cases in Stillwater. For more details on day’s COVID-19, see The O’Colly’s daily update.

The press conference was held at the McKnight center, and all attendees seemed to honor the university’s face-covering mandate.

However, all of the state officials, with the exception of State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister,

removed their face coverings when they stepped up to the microphone.

Seating at the event was limited, and spread out to promote social distancing, although the number of available seats had to be slightly expanded to accommodate everyone in attendance.

The main theme the governor emphasized throughout the conference was personal responsibility.

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COVID-19 can’t touch the Trash-Off

Oklahoma State Stand United met with OSU President Burns Hargis on Monday.

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United, continued from page 1B Following the meeting President Hargis released a statement declared his commitment to collaborate with OKSSU and other OSU students, faculty, and staff to advance racial equity and inclusivity in the OSU community. It announced that a Diversity and Inclusion Plan that tackles the List of Urgencies will be devised by the end of the 2021 Spring semester and implemented in the following years. The plan will establish specific, timed, and measurable goals, according to the email.

When asked about whether the assigned time frame for the conception of the diversity plan seemed reasonable, Tolbert said it is precisely what the organizers wanted.

“We want to work with the university’s administration to set the amount of time needed to create a meaningful diversity plan that is really going to impact people’s lives and change the way that minority students succeed on this campus,” Tolbert said.

Furthermore, while discussing the upcoming diversity plan, Tolbert stressed that it would be a university-wide measure, encompassing every department of the university. He said they were going to create goals that the university will commit to implementing over the next few years.

An elated Destinee Adams, Director of OKSSU and co-author of The List of Urgencies, thanked all the supporters and sympathizers for standing with them and encouraging them. She said their efforts were not just for themselves, but for the university and community as a whole.

“We are really representing the black community on campus. We are representing every marginalized group on campus”, Adams said.

This is also highlighted in OKSSU’s

proposed plan of action, which defines ‘underserved’ or ‘marginalized’ communities to include people of color as well as individuals of marginalized genders and sexualities.

“And that is why this is such a victory.

It is not a victory for us or the OKSSU; this is a victory for our community,” Adams said.

She also expressed her desire to continue this work and keep to pushing forward.

A group of concerned citizens from Oklahoma City, including BLM OKC President Rev. T. Sheri Dickerson came to Stillwater to support the student organizers in their endeavor to bring change.

“We are here to serve as support and as advisors on how to correctly structure, advance, and negotiate the demands,” Dickerson said.

She said they wanted the university to recognize and acknowledge that racism existed both on OSU’s campus, and statewide. She said she hoped OSU would be one of the first schools to implement these progressive changes.

Dickerson said she also hoped the alumni would speak out about these changes, which should have been implemented when they were students, and continue to hold the university accountable.

This victory for OKSSU comes after persistent efforts by the organizers to create The List of Urgencies and amass support for it. The students have organized multiple marches and rallies to garner university attention. Ultimately, they were able to engage in a conversation with OSU officials regarding the implementation of their proposed policy reforms. news.ed@ocolly.com

By Alex Sloan As the COVID-19 crisis shuts down community hubs and events across the nation, one Stillwater tradition has been cleared to continue.

The annual Trash-Off will continue as scheduled, on Saturday, Sept.

26, according to a recent city press release. The event will last from 9 a.m. until noon, and is a friendly team competition focused on community clean-up.

Environmental Programs Manager Chris Franks said he city started coordinating the event in 2006, after the community organization that initiated the contest asked them to take it over.

He’s been involved with the Trash-Off since 2012, and said since 2006, the event has averaged about 100 people, and about 150 bags of trash collected.

Individuals wishing to participate in this year’s event should contact his office at (405) 533-8482 by Sept. 21 with the number of people that will be participating from your group. Individuals are also welcome to participate, per the release.

On the day of the event, individuals that signed-up should gather at the Couch Park Pavillion located 1270 E Alcott Drive at 9 a.m., according to the media release.

Franks said although this event is primarily about cleaning up the community, the group that collects the most litter has a prize to look forward to.

“We do have a trophy, a Trash-Off trophy,” Franks said.

The Trash-Off trophy doesn’t look like any ordinary trophy, and has an origin story that commemorates OSU students’ involvement in the event.

“Prior to 2009, we used to let the trophy with them and keep it for a year, and then they would have to bring it back,” Franks said.

Nowadays, Franks said the winners are just photographed with the trophy, and then it is displayed alongside the photograph on city property.

The policy change, and colorful new trophy, came after a comical mistake by the winners of the 2008 trash off.

“Well I believe it was 2008, a fraternity won it,” Franks said. “When we went to get it back from them, they said ‘oh, uh… we lost it’. So they made us a new one!”

The new trophy, while perhaps not as polished as the original, is just as prestigious a prize to be won. In addition to the recognition and trophy, Franks said that participating in the event can earn verified community service hours.

Franks said involvement from OSU student organizations is hit or miss, with some years drawing lots of student organizations, and others not having any at all.

“It doesn’t take a lot of time, it doesn’t take a lot of effort to do this,” Franks said. “It’s just something that’s nice to do for the community, and it’s open to everybody.

He said he hopes that people who participate in the community will be propelled forward to do more things for the environment or community.

“This year’s event, like most things this year, is different than past events, and probably will be different than future events,” Franks said.

Due to COVID-19, Franks said the event will not include lunch, or a celebration for the winners, as it ordinarily would, but he hopes the tradition can continue normally next year.

So, he said individuals participating in the trash-off for the first time this year should come back again after the COVID-19 crisis resolves, to enjoy the event and it’s traditional ceremonies.

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Stitt’s visit, addressing mask mandate Stitt... from page 1B “This is about choices, this is about personal responsibility, it’s about taking things seriously, versus mandates,” Stitt said.

Although the governor made clear he did not support a statewide mask mandate, he did speak repeatedly in favor of voluntary mask-wearing.

“I’m here today to ask Oklahomans to do the three W’s, and that’s wash your hands, watch your distance, and wear a mask,” Stitt said.

When it was her turn to speak, Hofmeister also talked briefly about the importance of local control.

“We know this is a time where we are relying on our local leaders,” Hofmeister said.

She then directly thanked President Burns Hargis, and Stillwater Public Schools Superintendent Marc Moore, for their leadership during this time.

Hofmeister said in Oklahoma, in-person options were notably more popular than virtual instruction.

“The vast majority of Oklahoma public schools, 75%, have opened offering full time in-person instruction, Hofmeister said.

“Less than 8% of districts opted to open with virtual only. These are difficult, often gut-wrenching decisions for districts to make.”

Hofmeister pointed out that schools are also a safe place for many children, and offer nutritional meals for students who may not have enough to eat at home.

“There are many reasons that in-person learning and instruction is so critical for education,” Hofmeister said. “Not the least of which is the impact of face-to-face instruction with a teacher.”

Stitt wanted to remind Oklahomans that this pandemic is serious, but educating young people was a necessity. He frequently spoke in favor of local control, including the decision to open in-person versus virtually.

“Seventy-five percent of school districts in Oklahoma are in person, and that’s fantastic,” Stitt said. “You look at other states, and we are way way ahead of other states.”

When asked about further steps that the state government, or local governments could take to help slow the spread of the virus, Stitt again emphasized the role of the individual.

“Again, we have to take personal responsibility. That’s

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Gov. Kevin Stitt listens as Secretary of Health Kevin Corbett discusses COVID-19 on Tuesday. why we’re here in Stillwater,” Stitt said. “We’re going to be in another city here in a next couple of days, because if a city goes from yellow to orange, we want to be here to remind everybody in Payne County and the City of Stillwater to do your part to slow this spread.”

Stitt said he would encourage Oklahomans to wear masks, but a statewide mandate just isn’t something he believes in.

“If there’s anything that somebody could do to snap their fingers to make the cases go down to zero, we would do that all across the United States,” Stitt said. “but, it comes down

to personal responsibility and I believe Oklahomans are doing a really good job of that.”

Rep. Trish Ranson, D-Stillwater, was also in attendance, and said she was disappointed that the governor continues to resist a statewide mask mandate.

“I was disheartened a bit to see not a statewide mask mandate,” Ranson said. “However, I do understand that there are communities that are not hit as hard as Stillwater is being hit at the current time.

Ranson said Stillwater’s mask mandate is a positive step, and now it’s time to make sure everyone is following that man-

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The Shooters Bar at the Strip on September 1, during the COVID-19 pandemic and OSU’s return.

date.

She also called for updating the way Oklahoma handles the daily positivity counts, to enable decision making based off of the most accurate information.

Rapid antigen tests are not currently counted, but should be, Ranson said. She said the tests have a high false negative rate, but the positive results of those tests are actually quite accurate.

“I think what the local leaders here are looking for is a little support from the state level, and they’re not getting that,” Ranson said. news.ed@ocolly.com

Bars... from page 1B Javier Cervantes, owner of College Bar and Stonewall, has been updating his outdoor seating at Stonewall but is not interested in moving services outdoors at his College Bar location.

“Unless the street is closed all the way down, after witnessing the viral videos over the weekend, is that really a safe alternative?” Cervantes said.

Most bars on Washington Street, with or without outdoor seating, have decided to stay open. That is not the case for J.R. Murphy’s which has been closed since March 18th. On Murphy’s twitter, the business said in June they would return in August. As of today, the bar is still closed.

Mayor Joyce is not aware of any other bars having applied for a permit for outdoor seating but said the city will continue to work on making outdoor seating a more permanent solution. This could make it more worthwhile for bars to invest in the opportunity.

“We wanted to get this opportunity out to those bar and restaurant owners now to see if this would be something that would help them,” Joyce said. news.ed@ocolly.com

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Colvin-19 Students continue to exercise at the Colvin despite COVID-19

By Bryanna Nickel The Colvin Recreation Center is a hotspot for fitness on campus because of safety precautions issued during a pandemic.

Oklahoma State University has taken many precautions in order to keep the Colvin Center open. According to the university’s website, there are at least two mandatory housekeepers on staff in the center at all times of the operating hours, continuously cleaning and disinfecting areas that are deemed “high-touch” surfaces.

The fitness floor staff also clean and disinfect “touchpoints” during the operating hours. In addition to these precautions, operating hours have changed in order to leave time for cleaning, and anyone who uses

equipment from the center is asked to disinfect the area before leaving.

Jaiden Monroe is a senior and supervisor at the Colvin Center.

He said he appreciates people taking precautions and using the gym facilities.

“It’s nice to come out and see people and mentally, to get out and do something, especially after long Zoom meetings,” Monroe said.

Monroe said employees sanitize before clocking in and have two sets of uniforms so they can show up to work with clean clothes.

Employees are not the only ones affected by the changes the university has put in place.

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Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, students continue to go to the Colvin because of their safety measures.

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OSU dining services is working to adapt amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the new age.

By Dru Norton Students have noticed Oklahoma State University Dining Services options look a little different this semester.

Since April, OSU Dining has worked to create a plan to ensure students’ and faculty’s safety during the pandemic.

While this plan includes strict cleaning protocols, enforcing masks and social distancing, it also limits the number of dine-in options to reduce crowding in buildings. Some dining concepts closed temporarily or transitioned to GrubHubonly.

Vedda Hsu, the University Dining Services director,

said these plans were put in place to help minimize the spread of COVID-19.

“Some concepts went to GrubHub only because students can order on the app and don’t need to be inside the building to order,” Hsu said. “GrubHub will let you know the active wait times and how long it will take to prepare the food, so students can plan their meal in time.”

Agricultural business freshman Jentry Rayburn said she often uses the GrubHub app to order food on campus.

“It’s super convenient. I’ve never had any problems with it,” Rayburn said. “I just order my food before

class, and then pick it up when it’s over.”

Hsu also said that some dining concepts had to close temporarily due to limited staffing.

“Finding staff is our biggest challenge right now,” Hsu said. “The majority of our staff are students, and not many students are able to work in the current situation...we just want to protect our staff and ensure they are safe to come to work as well.”

Passport in the Student Union reopened this week, and Chick-Fil-A increased their hours from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Carvery in North Dining is planning to reopen after Labor Day.

“Our plan is if we get enough staff during the semester, we are going to open more,” Hsu said.

“We need to hire 200 to 300 more students.”

Hsu said that OSU Dining also provides quarantine meal services to students in isolation because of the coronavirus.

“As long as they are a campus resident, once they are informed they need to be moved to an isolated location, they will receive a meal request form and we can deliver to them, even if they don’t have a meal plan,” Hsu said.

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There are plenty of college tropes that seem to be firmly based in reality, such as the hungry college kid or the bland dorm room.

Fortunately, there’s an easy way to avoid two of these unfortunately common conditions with one item: a small indoor garden.

Growing food indoors is a fun way for students to get some of the necessary nutrients that can’t be found in a ramen package. Plus, some live greenery and a little bit of light is a unique addition to any dorm room decor.

The concept can seem intimidating at first, but by picking the right starting point, anyone can successfully grow their own food from start to finish.

The setup: There are basically three things you need to keep a plant alive: water, light and a place to grow.

Water is obviously the easiest to come by in most dorm rooms, but it’s also the hardest to deal with.

It’s important to remember that when growing plants in a traditional medium like soil, water runoff is going to happen at some point. When purchasing containers, be sure to look for a saucer or other containment basin to go under the plants.

The next item to procure is a place to grow. The best option for beginners is to grow in potting soil. The most important, and personal, of which would be organic or conventional soil mix.

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@OCOLLY Garden... continued from 5B When buying organic soil, pay attention to the nutrient breakdown. If it isn’t comparable to the nutrient breakdown on conventional soils in its same price range, grab some organic fertilizer to go with it.

Finally, it’s time to pick up a plant light. Go to a local retailer, pick up a cheap lamp that can be adjusted to point in different directions, and a plant light bulb. Be prepared to try more than one light bulb in order to find the best one for the plants in the garden.

The first steps: Before planting anything, it’s important to look up the species online to get a feel for the level of care required. Beginners should stick with lettuce.

Lettuce is easy to grow, comes in several varieties and can be harvested continuously. Get a mix of lettuce seeds to get a range of colors and flavors. Although spinach isn’t technically lettuce, it’s also a good starter plant for indoor gardens.

To start the seeds, place them in a clear plastic bag with a damp paper towel, and leave them on the window sill. Once the roots start to sprout and develop, move the seeds to the soil, and add water when the soil is dry.

To avoid overwatering, always use a fingertip to poke past the surface of the soil, and make sure there isn’t still excess water in the container.

The mindset: Don’t be discouraged if the first attempt at an indoor salad garden is unsuccessful. Keep trying, and be mindful of the plant’s basic needs to live, and nature will eventually swoop in to take care of the rest.

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Gardens can be a great way to not only decorate your house but also have great food.

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Some students continue to go to the Colvin to remain healthy during a health crisis.

Colvin... continued from 5B The precautions regularly affect gymits more than worth the hassle. goers, but most people are compliant.

“I believe we need these types of activiChristopher Pierson, a freshman OSU ath- ties more now than ever. Working out became lete, said his workout experience at the Colvin a priority to me over quarantine,” Simonton has changed because of COVID-19. said. “Once I started working out, I realized “My experience has changed since Covhow much better it made me feel mentally and id-19 drastically because I have to wear a mask physically.” while in workout facilities,” Pierson said. “I The common idea between gym-goers clean before and after, so focusing on staying during this time appears to be that physical clean while trying to extend a large amount of fitness and healthy habits are now more imenergy to workout is tough. It’s definitely hard portant than ever. With people facing an unfato do.” miliar virus, a trip to the Colvin with proper Freshman Charley Simonton said she usu- precautions might just be what one needs to ally goes to the gym for cardio but finds some fight the spread of COVID-19. aspects of the safety precautions inconvenient.

Sophomore Madison Neighbors said the “The biggest inconvenience would be the extra precautions make her feel better about long line to get into the Colvin, Simonton said. going to the Colvin Center.

“The capacity is limited, so if you go at busy “COVID [sic] hasn’t made me hesitant times, you have up to a 25-minute wait.” [to go to the Colvin],” Neighbors said. “I think Between disinfecting equipment, wearing OSU has taken the necessary safety precaumasks and having a limited capacity, working tions to ease the concerns about going there.” out at the Colvin Center can be seen as an inconvenience for some. However, Simonton said entertainment.ed@ocolly.com

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Accounting senior Spencer Webster said although one of his favorite on-campus restaurants, NoodleU, is closed for the semester, he is still thankful for the dining options on campus.

“I’m a little sad about NoodleU, but I understand how hard it must be to keep food services open right now,” Webster said. “I’m just happy to be able to be on campus and have some options.”

Rachel Metzger is the marketing coordinator for University Dining Services. She said some students may not be looking outside the union for dining options.

“OSU Dining has 32 different concepts, and 28 of those are open for business this fall,” Metzger said. “Some students tend to see that something is closed in the union, and assume all other places are closed as well, which is not the case, especially in Kerr-Drummond and North Dining.”

Metzger encourages any students interested in a parttime job at OSU Dining to apply online. This year, OSU Dining is offering an $8 meal voucher for employees, in addition to the hourly wage.

“Last year the meal voucher was $4, we increased it this year because we know this year could be challenging for students,” Metzger said. “Our managers understand that you are here for school first and job second, so there is very flexible scheduling.” com

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

ACROSS 1 Ticket category 6 Goggle 10 Request to a prospective guest 14 “Paint It Black” instrument 15 “That’s a shame” 16 “East of Eden” director Kazan 17 Solo’s favorite sandwiches?

19 “The Persistence of Memory” painter 20 1914 battle river 21 Side in some allstar games 22 Didn’t dawdle 23 __ loss for words 25 Digging 27 Vader’s favorite treat?

34 Automne preceder 35 Refrain 36 Cabeza, across the Pyrenees 38 Busy, busy, busy 40 “Friendly Skies” co.

41 X-rated material 42 Jasmine __ 43 Not on the level 46 BlackBerry, e.g.

47 Wookiee’s favorite dessert?

50 Protective cover 51 Canapé topper 52 Hit gently 55 Actor Hemsworth 58 Soak up the sun 62 Rapper with a beverage-like name 63 Hutt’s favorite beverage?

65 No ally of Asta 66 Uptight 67 Put to rest 68 What “F” may mean 69 Modest response to praise 70 Brigantine’s pair DOWN 1 Far from ruddy 2 “Buenos __”

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3 “Cure Ignorance” online anthology 4 Unwitting test taker 5 Capote nickname 6 “Born This Way” Lady 7 Tavern pours 8 Hard to please 9 Double curve 10 Revolutionary soldiers 11 Deck chair piece 12 Beneath contempt 13 Treated 18 Part of a boxer’s “tale of the tape” 22 The NHL’s Thrashers 24 Cannabis compound 26 Discouraging words 27 Honey 28 Room at the top 29 1990s Labor secretary 30 Boston fern, e.g.

31 Sonicare rival 32 Piano practice concerns

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33 Piano practice piece 37 Share-a-ride updates, briefly 39 Stay dry 43 Balloon filler 44 Bellini opera 45 Wee hour 48 Blanched 49 One of six awards for Ursula Le Guin

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54 Zest 56 Support beam 57 Well 59 Is home sick, maybe 60 “Go on, git!”

61 Custodian’s ringfull 63 __ alai 64 Improv session

Daily Horoscope

By Nancy Black Tribune Content Agency Today’s Birthday (09/04/20). Prioritize love, romance and family this year. Earn satisfying results through consistent actions. Disruption affects travel and education. Turn a professional corner this winter, before home improvements delight. Resolve domestic challenges next summer, before an exciting career rise. Practice your gifts, talents and passions to flourish.

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 — Play the ace you’ve been holding. Words get better results than action in personal matters. Listen for the gold. Use your persuasive charms.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 7 — Conditions favor peaceful introspection. Avoid noise or bustle. Stand up to your fears, even as you simplify to reduce risk or hassle. Nurture yourself.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — Community participation satisfies. Connect and make plans. Brainstorm something inspiring together. Beware risky business. Public policy is in your favor. Share news and resources.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is an 8 — Make professional agreements, negotiations and bargains. Put a puzzle together. Hold your temper and avoid gossip. Read the fine print. Craft a winning pitch.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7 — An exploration beckons.

Expand your investigation while minimizing risk and expense. Pursue a passion or curiosity. Grow and learn. Take a walk outside.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 7 — Make plans with your partner. Adjust long-term dreams for current circumstances. Discuss financial moves in advance. Align on the best way forward.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is an 8 — Communicate and collaborate. Talk about plans for action later. Work out the details. Wait to see what develops. Connect with your partner on another level.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — Prioritize your physical health and work. Postpone an outing or trip. Costs may be higher than expected. Discuss options with a trusted coach.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — Romance and passion beckon; don’t get into trouble. Take a pass on partying. Weave your feelings into creative expression, art and music. Share messages of love.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Adapt domestic spaces as circumstances change. Talk with family to learn what everyone wants.

Invite participation. Include something delicious to sweeten the pot.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8 — Capture your ideas into words and images. Express a vision or several. Edit and cut. Simplify the message. Provide documentation, information and resources.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 9 — Market your wares. Negotiate, buy and sell. Connect and network to generate good news. Find new ways to work together. Invent and innovate.

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Solution to Thursday’s puzzle

Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9.

For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit sudoku.org.uk

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