May 17 by The O'Colly

Monday, May 17, 2021

Masks no longer required at Oklahoma State University Adam Engel Staff Reporter

The mandated use of masks and social distancing will no longer be required at Oklahoma State University or at any OSU sponsored activity, according to press release. This change comes after the updated CDC guideline, allowing vaccinated citizens with a choice to wear a mask in most indoor settings. Two exceptions for this change exist — masks remain required on OSU transportation buses and in certain areas of University Health Services. OSU officials confirmed that this ruling will extend into the fall semester unless a change in guidance comes from the CDC. news.ed@ocolly.com

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Campbell shining, bullpen improving in absence of key pitchers Ryan Breeden Staff Reporter

Adam Luther/O’Colly OSU pitcher Zach Cable pitches during the Oklahoma State vs. Arkansas-Little Rock baseball game on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Allie P. Reynolds Stadium in Stillwater.

Oklahoma State has been without Parker Scott, Justin Wrobleski and Brett Standlee for several weeks now. In some games, it hasn’t been noticed too much. But in others, it’s created some unique problems. The severity of the injuries is mostly unknown, other than that Scott and Standlee have an abdominal injury and Wrobleski is dealing with an undisclosed issue in his throwing arm. Their status going forward is still up in the air. “We’re hopeful,”

Holliday said. In Tuesday’s win against OU, Noah Sifrit and Hueston Morrill got some innings on the mound. Sifrit hadn’t pitched in over a year and Morrill hadn’t pitched since high school. They gave up only one run in total. “Opportunities with what has gone on has opened the door for some guys to step in and step through it, and that’s great for the team,” Holliday said. “I’m proud of the kids for finding ways.” The first two games against Baylor have produced a few dominant pitching performances. Justin Campbell was spectacular on Saturday, following up last weekend’s no-hitter with 8 innings of one run baseball and See Campbell on pg.5

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The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts at Oklahoma State University on October 29, 2020.

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McKnight Center announces reGrand Opening, season lineup Adam Engel Staff Reporter

Tim McGraw is coming to Stillwater. The three-time Grammy Award-winning country music superstar headlines the Oklahoma State University McKnight Center for the Performing Arts’ re-Grand Opening weekend on Oct. 8. Itzhak Perlman, a 16-time Grammy Award and four-time Emmy Award winning violinist will perform on Oct. 9. Brian Stokes Mitchell, a Tony-Award winning Broadway performer, will close out the opening weekend on Oct. 10 with Broadway Songbook. The 2021-2022 season begins Sept. 16-18 with “The Buddy Holly Story”. In addition to the re-grand opening, performances throughout the season include STOMP, Bernadette Peters, the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Polar Express with the Tulsa Symphony, among others. “We are ready and thrilled to hit the ground running and welcome even more community members back this fall to experience exceptional performances in a safe, world-class environment,” McKnight Center executive director Mark Blakeman said. Tickets for the season will open to the public in August, according to a press release. For more information, visit McKnightCenter. org. news.ed@ocolly.com

2021-2022 Performances at the McKnight Center — Sept. 16-18 The Buddy Holly Story — Sept. 26 Family Concert Series with Doktor Kaboom — Oct. 8 Tim McGraw — Oct. 9 Itzhak Perlman — Oct. 10 Broadway Songbook: Brian Stokes Mitchell – Oct. 28 Silent Film Nosferatu with Live Organ Accompaniment by Peter Krasinski – Nov. 4-7 4th Annual Chamber Music Festival – Nov. 14 National Geographic Live Exploring Mars – Dec. 2 The Polar Express with the Tulsa Symphony

– Dec. 9-10 Million Dollar Quartet Christmas – Jan. 29 Sarah Coburn In Concert – Feb. 14 Bernadette Peters Valentine’s Day Special – Feb. 18-19 STOMP – Feb. 24 National Geographic Live Greenwood: A Century of Resilience – March 10 Philadelphia Orchestra – March 24 Pilobolus Dance Company – April 9 Tower of Power – April 22-23 South Pacific – May 14 Family Concert Series with Dan and Claudia Zanes

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sports Sooners rock Cowgirls, win Big 12 tournament title on run-rule

Dean Ruhl Sports Editor Oklahoma des-

ignated player Jocelyn Alo dug into the box and readied her bat. Oklahoma State pitcher Kelly Maxwell threw a fastball, and Alo ripped a single up the middle, scoring first baseman Taylon Snow and pinch runner Jana Johns. Those runs ended

the game an inning early, as OU defeated OSU 10-2 at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City in run-rule fashion. “We got steamrolled here,” coach Kenny Gajewski said. “We got runners on but See Cowgirls on pg.6

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sports Campbell... Continued from pg.1 striking out 10 batters in the process. In the absence of two starters, Campbell is showing that he can be the ace. “He had it all going,” Holliday said. “If you make a recipe for a great mound presence, he has em’ all.” Campbell threw 127 pitches, so he had to reach deep into the tank. His passion and energy carried him through it. In the latter part of the outing, Campbell was quickly getting into his windup, yelling between pitches and pounding his chest when recording the last out of an inning. The energy is 100% personal for Campbell. “It comes from a deep place,” Campbell said. “The energy I give off is through everything I’ve been through. I had my shoulder surgery and the doctor said I wasn’t going to be able to play anything past high school. Anytime I get in a situation, I reflect on that.” Campbell was spectacular, but the bullpen the last two games has been equally excellent. Trevor Martin displayed a prolevel, 97-98 mph fastball on Friday, striking out seven batters in three innings of work. On Saturday, it was Zach Cable that brought the heat, hitting 100 mph in the 9th inning. The crowd erupted and Cable took in the moment. “I have a tendency to look back there [at the scoreboard], which I probably shouldn’t do, but it was pretty exciting,” Cable said. “I felt my heart race a little bit.” It had been an off-and-on season for Cable, who struggled with control, his 16-to-14 strikeout to walk ratio reflecting that. Saturday was different though. “It’s just been a matter of him getting his ball in the zone,” Holliday said. “If his ball is in the zone, he’s a major weapon. What a great thing to see there from him.” With the injuries piling up on the Cowboy pitching staff, Cable and the other bullpen guys’ message to each other has been simple: “We’re gonna have to do this

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together,” Cable said. With the pitching depth still being a question as postseason play creeps closer, it’s the bullpen guys like Cable, Martin, Mitchell Stone, Kale Davis and Colton Bowman who will be the key pieces of any hopes at making a run at the College World Series. The progression has been noticeable this weekend, and Sunday’s series finale against Baylor and next weekend’s series with New Orleans will be the final tune-ups before the Big 12 Tournament. Pitching coach Rob Walton has had a difficult past month organizing a rotation, but Holliday trusts that those key pieces will continue to progress, and it’s crucial that they do. “Every now and then you might come across situations like this one, and when you do it’s tough, but [Walton] has handled it beautifully,” Holliday said. sports.ed@ocolly.com

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sports Cowgirls... Continued from pg.4 couldn’t answer. Credit to them, (they’re) a really good team.” This was the title game of the Big 12 tournament, with OU and OSU winning its respective round robins to advance to the game. OU jumped early, scoring five runs in the first three innings. Catcher Kinzie Hansen hit a solo home run in the third inning, followed shortly by a sacrifice bunt by shortstop Grace Lyons, scoring second baseman Tiare Jennings. OSU’s offense remained quiet, with its two runs coming off solo home runs by shortstop Kiley Naomi and first baseman Alysen Febrey in the fifth inning. In the first inning, a wild pitch, double and single quickly gave OU a 3-0 lead and they never looked back. Two OSU fielding errors in the

fourth allowed Lyons to hit an RBI groundball, scoring Hansen. Singles from Alo and Jennings to centerfield scored two runs in the fifth inning. OU scored at least one run in five of the six innings, and out-hit OSU 12-6 in the game. OSU pitcher Carrie Eberle pitched 4.2 innings and earned the loss, her third of the season. She allowed 10 hits and eight runs, seven earned, a rare occurrence for her. “I didn’t feel like Carrie got hit particularly hard, but that is what good teams do they put the ball in play,” Gajewski said. “They spoil really good pitches.” Maxwell entered in relief, allowing two hits and the final two runs to end the game early. “We really got tested well,” Gajewski said. “We had to fight all day today and last night to get to this point, so I think the tournament really helped us as far as preparing for the postseason.”org. sports.ed@ocolly.com

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