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