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U.S, UN Officials condemn Russian occupation
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Tribune News Service Tensions along the Ukraine Russian border have been building for months.
“(Vladimir Putin) has put himself on the wrong side of history.” The Group of Seven
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“(This is) the darkest hours for Europe since the end of World War II.” Josep Borrell, European Union
Russia launches invasion of Ukraine, stuns the international community Kylie Hammack Staff Reporter
The tension between Russia and Ukraine building for decades reached its peak. On Wednesday night, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The invasion began moments after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on state television that Russia will begin a “special military operation” on its Western neighbor. The Russian attack comes after weeks of building up forces along Ukraine’s eastern border and to the north in Belarus. Maintaining that there was no possibility of large-scale attack, Putin claimed the uptick in military presence was to “liberate” eastern Ukrainian territories containing ethnic Russians. However, any doubt of major conflict has been eliminated as Russian tanks and military vehicles rolled into Ukrainian territory via paved highways from the North and East. Russian troops and air-
borne forces are residing in an airport 15 miles outside of Kyiv. In the Southwest, missile attacks and casualties have been confirmed in the strategic Ukrainian port city of Odesa, one of Ukraine’s main strongpoints along the Black Sea. Perhaps Tribune News Service the most Residents of Kyiv have begun to flee the city during attacks. unsettling is the fighting Jonathan Ludwig, a between Russian and Ukraiteaching associate professor nian forces in the infamous of Russian at OSU weighed Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. in on Russia’s motivations for Ukrainian President Volodyinvading Ukraine. myr Zelenskyy said if the “Really the start of fighting damages the Cherwhat became modern Russian nobyl nuclear plant, it would happened in Kyiv,” Ludwig be extremely dangerous. said. “A lot of it today is more “This is a declaration about Russian colonialism.” of war against the whole of See Invasion on 2A Europe,” Zelenskyy tweeted.
Earlier this week, Russian troops formally invaded the Ukraine border, leaving millions of Ukrainian citizens in distress. This has stirred talk of how the U.S. should interfere with the Russians. OSU students shared their thoughts on what the U.S. government should do. Lucas Cassady, a sophomore at OSU, said he thinks not much can be done right now. “I’m not sure America can do anything at this point,” Cassady said. “We could be putting ourselves in danger by being involved, as horrible as that sounds.” The news of the Russian invasion of Ukraine comes just days after Vladimir Putin made a statement saying that he would remain respectful to Ukraine and its people. Contrary to the claims Putin made earlier in the week, he has since released a full invasion on the Ukrainian border. Claire Stolfa, a junior at OSU, said she thinks America needs to do something quick. “The U.S. needs to go in with more troops, regardless of Putin’s threats,” Stolfa said. “More aid and funding need to be sent for refugees, and we need to help people get out of Ukraine.”
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Around 9 p.m. on Wednesday a report was sent across the U.S. as the President of Russia Vladimir Putin appeared on state TV for a historic announcement. Putin announced the undertaking of a “special military operation” in the Donbas region of Ukraine, a region containing “pro-Moscow” republics. In his speech, Putin said the goal of the operation was to “not occupy Ukraine.” Explosions were heard in multiple major Ukrainian cities immediately after Putin’s statement. Cities reporting explosions included the capital city of Kyiv and Kharkiv, the second largest city in the country. Explosions and attacks have since been reported in more than a dozens Ukrainian cities, with reports that Russian troops are 15 miles outside of Kyiv, controlling at least one airfield. The announcement from Putin comes weeks after Russian troops, reportedly nearing 190,000, increased their presence at the Ukrainian border. Hours after the original explosions were heard, airstrike sirens could be heard in the background of CNN broadcasts from Kyiv. CNN also received video from the Ukrainian border guard showing Russian troops and tanks crossing the Ukrainian border from Belarus. See U.S, UN on 3A
America’s position against Russia
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War in Ukraine shakes OSU students O’Colly Editorial Staff
When OSU students woke up on Wednesday, they celebrated a day of no class due to winter weather, however, when they went to sleep, no celebrations were happening. Students went to sleep with the weight of the beginning of a war in Europe, as Russia began an invasion of Ukraine. Most OSU students have not witnessed the onset of war in their lives, sparking fear for what could come for Europeans and the world. The invasion sent many thoughts through the heads of students, but mostly thoughts of confusion and disbelief. “I feel like they are doing the best they can,” Lucas Casady, an OSU sophomore said. “It’s really horrible to see videos on TikTok of people literally getting their homes bombed. I can’t imagine being in their place, it’s really scary to think about. This will definitely be a monumental moment in history.” Some students saw the moment as a flex of muscles from Russia and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The thought of the size of Ukraine compared to Russia worried students for the safety of the innocent civilians living in the country. See Ukraine on 2A
Timeline Feb. 2014: - Ukrainian protesters overthrow President Viktor Yanukovych. April 2014: - Russia invades and annexes the Ukrainian peninsula of Crimea. Two regions also break off from Ukraine, the Donetsk People’s Republic and the Luhansk People’s Republic. 2014-15: - Russia, Ukraine, France and Germany sign a series of cease-fire agreements known as the Minsk Accords. April 2019: - Volodymyr Zelensky is elected as the new Ukrainian president. He promised to restore Donbas to the country. Nov. 2021: - U.S. surveillance shows build up of Russian troops along the border with Ukraine. Jan. 24, 2022: - NATO puts forces on standby and reinforces its military presence in Eastern Europe with more ships and fighter jets. Some Western nations start evacuating non-essential embassy staff from Kyiv. Jan. 27: - Biden warns of possible Russian invasion of Ukraine in February. Feb. 1 - Putin denies planning an invasion and accuses the US of ignoring his country’s security demands. Feb. 11 - Biden’s national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, says US intelligence shows a Russian invasion could begin within days, before the Beijing Olympics end on February 20. Feb. 14 - Pentagon spokesman John Kirby warns that Putin was boosting military capability near Ukraine’s border with each passing day. Feb. 18 - Biden says he was “convinced” Putin has made a decision to invade Ukraine, warning Moscow against starting what he called a “war of choice” that would be catastrophic. Feb. 19 - The Russian-backed leaders of Ukraine’s two breakaway regions announce a general mobilization, spurring fears of a further escalation. Feb. 21 - Putin recognizes two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine, Donetsk and Luhansk, as independent entities and then orders Russian troops to “maintain peace” there. Feb. 22 - Biden announces what he calls the “first tranche” of sanctions against Russia, including steps to starve the country of financing. Feb. 23 - Russian forces unleash an attack on Ukraine, as Putin demands the neighboring country’s army lay down its weapons. Feb. 24 - Russia continues to push into Ukraine through different border points.
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“I condemn Putin’s reckless, unprovoked strikes on Ukraine shocking but not surprising given his clear, deliberate, year-long buildup. We must hit Putin where it hurts that starts with (Biden) imposing all possible sanctions and boosting aid to Ukraine & defense in the region.”
Continued from 1A Russian leaders have warned ally countries not to get involved, or there will be “major consequences.” Although not directly stated, Putin’s claims alluded to nuclear warfare if anyone tried to interfere. Despite neighboring countries also having nuclear weapons, Ukraine’s nuclear weapons were eliminated under the 1991 Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty. Since these weapons are no longer available, OSU alumnus Spencer Webster said the U.S. needs to help. “The U.S. should intervene,” Webster said. “If we don’t we aren’t really standing up for what we believe in. We all know who is wrong here, and Russia needs to be stopped.” As opinions vary across the OSU campus, students agree that Russia needs to be stopped. Although the U.S. has officially put sanctions on Russia, it remains unknown if the U.S. will send in more troops to help fight the war on Ukraine.
Invasion... Continued from 1A Putin has continuously denounced the involvement of North Atlantic Treaty Organization in eastern Europe and may have invaded Ukraine to curb the influence of the transatlantic security alliance in territories surrounding Russia. The reality of a comprehensive Russian assault caught Ukrainians off guard, some attempting to seek safety in the subway stations of Ukraine’s second largest city, Kharkiv. “The Ukrainian citizens are almost wholeheartedly behind defending their nation,” Ludwig said. The response from the international community has been one of swift condemnation. On Thursday, President Biden
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“The situation is heartbreaking. I fear for the people of Ukraine and other surrounding nations. I feel it’s the result of Russia being left unchecked for so long,” Riley Atkinson, a sophomore acounting major said. “I know that Ukraine is in a tough place at the moment, but it is clear that something needs to be done,” Claire Stolfa, junior, said. Ukraine’s army is heavily outnumbered and Russia holds one of the world’s largest stockpiles of nuclear weapons. Ukraine on the other hand disbanded their nuclear stronghold years ago in exchange for protection from Russia and other countries. “Since Russia is threatening nuclear war, I feel that Ukraine is handling the situation as best as they can since they don’t have the resources to go to nuclear war with Russia,” Darla Jirousek, senior, said.
called the invasion “unprovoked and unjustified” and announced broad sanctions in collaboration with members of the European Union to punish the Kremlin and his circle of oligarchs. However, Biden has vowed not to send U.S. troops to Ukraine at this time, instead authorizing U.S. troops in Europe to be moved to the former Soviet states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. “We should pay attention to what is going on abroad because it is a small world out there,” Ludwig said. “Threats in one part of the world have trickle down effects to even our part of the world. There is very little this is not going to affect.”
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How to secure Girl Scout Cookies this year Stephen Stumpf Staff Reporter
this year. However, Adventurefuls, a chocolate brownie cookie that is topped by sea-salted caramel, will join the packs of It is nearing the end of February, cookies this year. and the spring season has almost arrived. To order Girl Scout Cookies, visit However, one popular treat during the Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma the winter season is Girl Scout Cookies, website at gseok.org. Then, scroll on the and the booths have been present across option “Cookies +,” and click the option Stillwater during the last few weekends. “Find Cookies.” However, the booths are not going away On this screen, enter a zip code to yet, and there is still time to order cook- find cookie booths. The Stillwater area ies for the people who have missed out uses the three zip codes of 74075, 74077, on them so far. and 74078; all three of the codes would This year’s offerings look almost suffice. the same as last year with fan favorites This option requires four purlike Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Girl chased boxes, which would be a miniScout S’mores, Lemon-Ups, Trefoils, mum total of $20. In addition to buying Do-si-dos and Toffee-tastic. Available all boxes, there is also the option to donate through 2021, they are again available boxes to Cookies for a Cause.
The other option that the website offers is the times that Girl Scout Cookie booths will be set up. The booths will always be set up on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays at select locations. In Stillwater, booth locations will be at the Walmart Neighborhood Market, Lowe’s, Homeland and Arvest Bank on Main Street. The website lists the booth details and the times that the booths will be up and running, and all that needs to be done from there is to show up and buy cookies. The final day that the booths will be set up in Stillwater is on Sunday, Mar. 13. The cookies won’t be available for long, so it is important to get them before they are gone. entertainment.ed@ocolly.com
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Students share their inexpensive spring break trips Kaylie Sequira Staff Reporter
break, others are taking it down south. Maddie Hill, a sophomore mechanical and aerospace engiOSU students will haveneering major, said she prefers have a spring break after two to spend her break on the coast. years in After group. “I am going to Port AranThe COVID-19 pansas, Texas, with my parents,” demic. Julie Kulla, a junior Hill said. “We are just going majoring in political science to stay in a little condo on the and sociology, is taking her first beach and relax for a week.” college spring break trip. Hill considers her trip “We are going to Kansas to be inexpensive because her City,” Kulla said. “We are gofamily is paying for the condo. ing to eat barbecue and go to a “It is free to go to the World War I museum.” beach,” Hill said. “We don’t reKulla’s eight friends are ally have anything else planned. splitting the cost of the trip. We might go shopping but probThey are taking two cars and ably won’t buy anything.” splitting a big Airbnb. Hill said she is excited for “We mainly picked it this trip because she hasn’t been because it is close and relatively on a vacation since spring break cheap,” Kulla said. “We wanted of 2020, when her Branson trip to do a trip together as a friend got cut short. Although some group.” Although some OSU students want to travel out of students are going north this state, some are keeping it a bit
more local. Kaley Swart, a sophomore strategic communications major, said she takes an annual spring break trip to Lake Eufaula with her family. “We will probably go for a long weekend,” Swart said. “We will play outdoor games and maybe go for a boat ride if the weather is nice.” Swart’s family owns the place they are staying at and considers the trip to be inexpensive. Whether students choose to spend spring break up north, on the coast or closer to home, there are many ways to make the break extra affordable.
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it hurts - that starts with (Biden) imposing all possible sanctions and boosting aid to Ukraine & defense in the region.” In a statement following an emergency virtual meeting the G7 released a statement, also speaking against the violence. “He (Putin) has has put himself on the wrong side of history,” the statement read. On Thursday around 12:30 p.m. Biden broadcasted a press conference live to announce sanctions of Russian assets. Biden issued strong words of condemnation of the push into the Ukraine. “Putin has committed an assault on the very principals of global peace,” Biden said. “This was never about security concerns.” Biden announced strong financial sanctions against Russian banks and oligarchs. Biden continuously stated that the sanctions are long term sanctions with the goal to debilitate the Russian financial systems. “Every asset they have in America will be frozen,” Biden said. When questions were asked of Biden regarding the lack of sanctions against Putin, Biden declined to answer. However, Biden did answer his thoughts on Russia’s end goal of the invasion. “He has larger ambitions than Ukraine,” Biden said. Biden said he had no plans to speak with Putin and that the U.S. will continue to work with NATO Allies against Russia. “This aggression cannot go unanswered... America stands up to bullies,” Biden said. At 1:35 a.m CST European Union officials, including Josep Borrell the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, spoke out against the invasion. “(This is) the darkest hours for Europe since the end of World War II,” Borrell said.
Russia has also began to cross the border into Ukraine from Belgorod, Russia. The United Nations Security council members, including the U.S, United Kingdom and Germany, spoke out against the Russian invasions. The U.S. ambassador to the UN Linda ThomasGreenfield spoke heavily in front of the security council against Russia. “At the exact time as we are gathered in the council seeking peace, Putin delivered a message of war in total disdain for the responsibility of this council,” Thomas-Greenfield said. “Russia’s attack on Ukraine is tantamount to an attack on the U.N. and every member state in the chamber tonight.” U.S. President Joe Biden spoke out harshly against the invasion. He also had a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shortly after the initial announcement of the attacks. “President Putin has chosen a premeditated war that will bring a catastrophic loss of life and human suffering,” Biden said. “Russia alone is responsible for the death and destruction this attack will bring, and the United States and its Allies and partners will respond in a united and decisive way. “The world will hold Russia accountable.” Putin also addressed possible intervening countries in his declaration. Putin said that countries that attempt to aide Ukraine will face “consequences they have never seen”. Oklahoma U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe posted a short statement on Twitter, also condemning Putin’s actions. “I condemn Putin’s reckless, unprovoked strikes on Ukraine - shocking but not surprising given his clear, deliberate, year-long buildup,” the tweet read. ediorinchief@ocolly.com “We must hit Putin where
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SGA announces student body president, vice president candidates, election date set Dru Norton News Editor On March 9, two new faces will represent OSU’s student body. The Student Government Association announced the candidate pairs for OSU’s student body president and vice president on Feb. 22. Sydney Adkins, a sophomore political science major, is running for president alongside Trevor Woodburn, a junior finance major, running for vice president. The competing pair is Riley Pritzlaff, a junior political science major running for president, and Maddie Dunn, a junior elementary education major running for vice president. To be selected as candidates, each pair had to acquire at least 500 signatures in support of their campaign. In November, Adkins and Woodburn officially decided to run together, marking the beginning of a long campaign journey. At first, Adkins said obtaining the signatures proved to be slightly difficult. However, Adkins, Woodburn and their campaign team used their social media outreach to achieve this goal. “Honestly, we had to get creative,” Adkins said. “We got a bulk of our signatures on social media.” Adkins and Woodburn used their Instagram, @adkins.woodburn2022, to promote their campaign, highlighting the pair’s goals and team members. “In a pandemic, virtual access is so important,” Adkins said. “Trevor and I are super passionate about having that social media presence and open channels of communication with students.” Adkins said their campaign platform, TRUST, is focused on these
five pillars: transforming SGA, reaching all corners of OSU, understanding students, stability and transparency. “I want to ensure we have real diversity and equity within SGA,” Adkins said. “That’s an issue that we’ve had for a very long time. If we want to be representative of Oklahoma State, then we need to reach all corners of our community.” To change this, Adkins and Woodburn plan to improve the current SGA recruitment position or add another position to ensure SGA has the opportunity to work closely with the multicultural activities director and visit multicultural organizations weekly. “We want students to know their voice is heard,” Adkins said. “We don’t want people to be drawn away from SGA because they feel they aren’t represented.” If elected, Adkins and Woodburn intend to provide greater access for menstrual products on campus and work with OpenOKstate, an organization that provides students with learning supplies at free or reduced costs, to help students save money on scantrons, textbooks and other learning supplies. Woodburn also wants to ensure that the SGA Supreme Court has jurisdiction over student representation for parking tickets. “I was on the tickets appeals board, and I was on it with a lot of nonstudents,” Woodburn said. “We want it to be where students can represent students. That way, parking issues can be more relatable and representative of the student body.” Adkins and Woodburn plan to attend law school after graduation. The next presidential candidate, Pritzlaff, said he was inspired to run for student body president after recognizing the need for an improved relation-
ship between SGA and administration. “We don’t have a super consistent relationship (with administration), but it’s not bad by any means,” Pritzlaff said. “I think SGA can do a lot more to interact with our faculty, administrators and students, because all of us have to work together to get anything done. We all depend on one another.” For Dunn, the thought of running for vice president had never crossed her mind. Instead, she planned to run for Senate chair. After some convincing from a friend, Dunn realized the issues she was passionate about would be better suited in a vice presidential role. “The vice president is able to work closely with the sustainability and basic needs directors, and those are two issues I’m very passionate about,” Dunn said. “It was definitely a right place, right time, kind of thing.” Pritzlaff and Dunn’s campaign will focus on fostering a more collaborative environment in SGA. If elected, they would implement regular meetings with members of the administration; like the provost, Kayse Shrum, faculty and student organization leaders. “A lot of organizations have expressed frustration in getting meeting spaces and funding,” Pritzlaff said. “What I want to do is regularly meet with these organizations and focus on what specific needs they have and find where SGA can step in to make things easier.” Like Adkins and Woodburn, Pritzlaff and Dunn also want to ensure free menstrual and hygiene products for students are accessible on campus. A key part of Dunn’s passion for sustainability is working to help keep campus clean, especially on game days. “As someone who has worked at Eskimo Joe’s, I’ve seen all of the aluminum, plastic and glass thrown
Courtesy of SGA From left to right, the candidate pairs are Trevor Woodburn (vice president), Sydney Adkins (president), Riley Pritzlaff (president) and Maddie Dunn (vice president).
away,” Dunn said. “I think it’s important for students to be aware, and for recycling to play a bigger part in our community.” After graduation, Pritzlaff is interested in pursuing his master’s degree, studying gender and politics and minority representation in legislature. Dunn plans to become a teacher, then pursue her master’s degree in education to become a principal. In the principal role, Dunn intends to advocate for students’ needs and education reform. The two candidate pairs are gearing up for election day, hopeful to implement positive changes in the OSU community. Students can watch the president and vice president candidate debate on March 2 at 7 p.m. in the Student Union Theater, or live on O’Colly TV. On March 8-9, students can vote for candidates Adkins/Woodburn or Pritzlaff/Dunn using the campuslink. okstate.edu link on Canvas. news.ed@ocolly.com
Halfway to the stage Seniors discuss plans after graduation Stephen Stumpf Staff Reporter
Jaiden Daughty Employers all across the country came to OSU to talk to students about future career opportunities after graduating college.
An H-days hit Students all over OSU came to Hospitality days 2022 to search for future employers
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While H-days consists of global chains and some localized ones, Olbert said each employer was there for the same reason, to hire students. Positions ranged from part-time interns to fulltime jobs at these companies, many of which students were able to set up interviews for. “Everyone is there looking for either internships or jobs,” Olbert said. “Everyone from the restaurant industry to hotels were there for students, and I think they were all able to get a pretty good group.” Companies ranged from all over the U.S., giving students a broad idea of what to expect in the hospitality and tourism industry. Although the majority of employers were in person, some companies decided to host live face-to-face zoom sessions to meet with students. Though H-days has largely who between students and employers focused on hospitality and tourism management, Olbert says there are many types of students employers are looking for. Even if students are not a Hospitality and Tourism Management major, Olber says companies are looking for people with different types of backgrounds. The day-long event gave students an opportunity to make valuable connections after graduation; connections could land full-time jobs in the future. Olber said that H-days 2022 gave students useful connections and ideas for their future, and planning has already begun for next year’s career fair.
On Monday, OSU’s Hospitality and Tourism Management department hosted H-days 2022, helping undergrad students at OSU connect with companies and future employers. Hospitality days, known as Hdays, is a yearly career fair that students in the Hospitality and Tourism Management department put on for fellow undergraduate students. Taking months of planning, H-days is an opportunity for students to take advantage of the companies and the individuals OSU hosts. Initially geared toward hospitality management careers, H-days collaborated with Spears School of Business to help bring a more diverse crowd. Konrad Olbert, the Executive Chair for H-days 2022, said he thinks this year’s career fair was a success. “I think it went really well,” Olbert said. “We had great employer participation and a lot of students were able to come by and make those connections with recruiters.” Companies from Waffle House to Eskimo Joe’s waited inside the Nancy Randolph Davis building for students to gather information for internships and possible career opportunities. Even though this was the first major comeback of H-days since the pandemic, Olbert said it felt as lively as years past. “We didn’t really see that big of a difference with employers,” Olbert said. “Everyone is trying to get back in the swing of things compared to years past, and employers being able to personally make those connections with students entertainment.ed@ocolly.com was really special.”
The spring semester is almost halfway over at Oklahoma State, and for graduating seniors, it means they have a few months left to enjoy their time at OSU. Although they may miss the thrill of being on campus, they will also be moving on with their careers and lives. Shelby Sequira, a senior major after science with, human development and family science, currently has her aspirations set towards higher education. “I am waiting on acceptance letters from graduate schools to study marriage and family therapy,” Sequira said. “I plan to attend a master’s program for two years. After that, I will either enter a PhD program or begin practicing therapy.” Sequira said she feels prepared to take the next steps toward her future. “OSU has prepared me with countless resources to prepare myself for this process,” Sequira said. “Career counselors have guided me with resumes and interview skills. I also received an excellent education that has made me a great candidate.” When asked about what her favorite experience at OSU, Sequira said that she enjoyed OSU sports – and the energy at the games – the most. As some students head to out-of-state graduate school, Tevin James, a senior majoring in mechanical and aerospace engineering, will continue his education in Oklahoma. “I plan on attend-
ing OU for grad school in hopes of obtaining a master’s in mechanical engineering,” James said. “If it is possible, I’d like to get a dual master’s in aerospace and mechanical engineering since they’re both in the same college. While attending, I’m hoping to earn a full-time position at some top companies I’ve applied for.” Through OSU and Oklahoma Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Program, James acquired an internship at Georgia Southern University and present a research project at an American Institution of Aeronautics and Astronautics conference in San Antonio. “With all of these opportunities, OSU definitely has gotten me to open up a variety of doors that I’ve never imagined, and I am quite thankful,” James said. When asked about his favorite memory at OSU, James said he would miss the orange fountain dyeing during homecoming week the most. For Lydia Broom, a senior majoring in biology and zoology, she is unsure of what she will do after graduation. However, she knows she wants to follow her passion of working with animals.
“I don’t have any solid plans yet, but I hope to work for an aquarium or nature reserve after college,” Broom said. “I would love to be part of the rehabilitation and conservation of at-risk marine species of all kinds.” Broom said she has enjoyed working with Cray Prater, a postdoc who studies daphnia, a genus of small planktonic crustaceans. “Working with Dr. Prater has allowed me to gain invaluable lab and animal care experience,” Broom said. When asked about her favorite part about OSU, Broom said connections she has made at OSU impacted her the most. “The people who call campus home (are my favorite part),” Broom said. “I have made many amazing friendships and connections during my time as a college student.” Undergraduate commencement will take place on May 7, which leaves 70 days until graduation for seniors. Although wrapping up coursework for graduation may be a stressful time for seniors, it is also important to make time to sit back, have fun and enjoy the rest of the ride. news.ed@ocolly.com
File Photo After leaving the place they have called home for four years, OSU seniors discuss their future plans.
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The best BBQ outside of Stillwater Asa Lucas Staff Reporter Being a young college student at OSU, you are always on the lookout for affordable and fun places to take someone on a date. Somewhere with a little bit of Oklahoma charm and prices that will not make you sweat when the check comes. T here is a place not too far away from Stillwater, called Mugsy’s Grubhouse. Located at 215 W. Chicago, in Yale, Oklahoma, Mugsy’s Grubhouse offers everything one could ask for. Mugsy’s is a traditional barbecue restaurant with a Cracker Barrel feel. When walking in, the sounds of both new and old country music fill the restaurant. The staff is friendly and will quickly seat you at a table. And, the restaurant has complimentary rolls with cinnamon butter. W hen sitting down, you will find the menu broad and
unique. Having been there multiple times, every choice on the menu is a solid option. The appetizers give you a good taste of what to expect, and hit the spot. Some suggested appetizers are the $8.95 calf fries, the $5.95 fried pickles and the $5.95 golden rings to name a few. A fter finishing appetizers, the entree is where Mugsy’s shines. Having an assortment of sandwiches and burgers, Mugsy’s has something for everyone. The $8.95 cowboy classic burger, the $7.95 grub house burger, the $9.95 country club sandwich and the special of the day. Now, the barbecue is a real treat. They have everything from St. Louis style ribs, smoked sausage and bologna. All are great options, and platters are available to share with whoever you’re eating with. Mugsy’s offers two platter options, the double meat platter and the triple meat platter. The
platters are served with two choices of sides. A fter the bread, appetizer and meat platter, odds are you’re gonna be stuffed. Walking back to the car will definitely be a struggle. But, here is some advice on Mugsy’s. As soon as the fried pies appear, that second stomach will magically open. And, the taste from the fried pie with the scoop of vanilla ice cream will be worth it. They have an assortment of flavors like apple, cherry, pecan and peach. But be warned, the pies are popular and they go quick. If you’re looking for a reliable and tasty BBQ spot just outside of Stillwater, Mugsy’s is the place to be. From top-of-the-line appetizers to plentiful platters, Mugsy’s offers something for everyone who loves classic BBQ. Asa Lucas
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Mugsy’s Grubhouse offers everything from traditional smoked sausage to burgers like “The Grubhouse Burger,” pictured above.
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ers in December his wife, Kay, had been sick. He was most recently reelected in 2020 to another six-year term; he was originally elected to the U.S. Senate in 1994 and has served since. Inhofe is currently the highest ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. He is also a member of the Environment & Public Works Committee and the Small Business Committee. The special election would likely take place in the fall, he is expected to serve the rest of this Congressional session.
Longtime Oklahoma U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe is expected to announce his retirement from Congress next week. First reported by the New York Times, the retirement will trigger a special election for the seat. Inhofe, 87, has missed numerous votes in the current session of Congress and told report- news.ed@ocolly.com
Tribune News Service “Euphoria” episode seven proves to be a hit among viewers, as the plot in Lexi’s play is revealed.
‘Euphoria’ episode 7 is the best one yet Allie Putman Staff Reporter
the problems that come with Cassie’s looks. She talks about how Cassie is constantly objectified by men, like her intimate relationship with Nate Jacobs. She also discusses Cassie and Maddie’s relationship while they were still friends. The memory of their relationship causes Cassie to leave during the performance in tears, going to the bathroom and forcing a smile to stop crying. Off and on throughout the episode, it cuts to scenes with Fezco. Although he is running late for the play, Lexi reserved a special seat just for him. But, in the episode he does not make it to the show. The viewer is unsure of why he did not make it to the show, but one can assume it is due to a problem with Lori, someone he sells drugs for. In the play, they also address Maddie and Nate’s relationship while they were still dating, emphasizing their toxicity toward one another. Along with their toxic relationship, jokes about toxic masculinity are made because of the way Nate and his fellow teammates from the football team act in the football weight room. This causes Nate to go into a frenzy, storming out of the play, with Cassie running after him. He then accuses Cassie of knowing this would be in the play, accuses Lexi of homophobia and then he storms out mad at Cassie. The scene cuts to Cassie, who seems to be having a psychotic break at the end of the episode. As the episode comes to an end, viewers are left on a major cliffhanger. The season finally will be next week, where hopefully we will get all the answers we’ve been waiting for.
This week’s episode of HBO Max’s “Euphoria” was proven to be the best yet. Episode seven is about a play that character Lexi has been writing all season called “Our Lives.” However, it is revealed to the other characters that the play is actually about themselves and their lives through Lexi’s perspective. Warning: Spoilers will be revealed in this article and will discuss topics such as sexual abuse and substance abuse. First, it is important to preface that events of the episode occur in random order. So events will be summarized as they seem fit. In the beginning, Lexi is in the dressing room getting ready. It’s revealed that Lexi is nervous that people may take offense to her play, even though her intentions are “good.” But this does not stop her from the production. But once the show starts, that’s when the characters realize the plays are based on their lives. This is where problems occur. In the play, Lexi talks about a series of events with Rue, Cassie, Maddie, Nate and mentions of other characters. Of course, the characters in the play have been renamed for identity security, but it is implied that other students know the play is about the people in Lexi’s life. The play talks about Lexi and Rue’s friendship before and after Rue’s drug addiction. We get an insight into the two’s relationship, and how they were great supporters toward one another. They also talk about Lexi and Cassie’s relationship. She talks about how she wished she looked like Cassie, but then addresses entertainment.ed@ocolly.com
Courtesy of U.S. Senate Photographic Studio Oklahoma Republican Senator Jim Inhofe is expected to announce his retirement this week per reports.
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Oklahoma State to Oklahoma State Capitol Rep. Mauree Turner, a graduate of OSU, is the state’s first Black Muslim nonbinary legislator.
better, we can’t just incarcerated at a Aubrey Cooper vote on whether the death penalty exist here,” Turner rate of more than Staff Reporter should be practiced said. four times the white Rep. Mauree Turner, D-Oklahoma City, is not only the state’s first Black Muslim nonbinary legislator, they are an graduate of OSU who has been defying the expectations of what an Oklahoman politician should be since their days on campus. As a member of OSU’s class of 2018, they were active in student government and campus organizations. They held multiple positions, like serving on the executive and legislative branch for student government and as the chairman for Multicultural Affairs. Since being elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives in November 2020 and beating their Republican opponent by 70%, Turner has served on the Criminal Justice and Corrections Committee and in their short time, introduced a piece of legislation, HJR1050, which seeks a statewide
in Oklahoma. Turner attended OSU to become a veterinarian, but left an activist and organizer seeking inclusion and recognition for the Black population on campus. According to data from the University, Black students inhabit only 4% of OSU’s student population, and Turner felt called to stress the racial discrepancy on campus. “In order to get what I needed from my university, I became one of the several community college campus organizers,” Turner said. “I was trying to be the representation that I needed.” The trailblazer legislator devoted her time finding space at the table for the Black community at OSU. Turner’s desire for an inclusive atmosphere requires active work, including difficult conversations. “I was committed to sitting in those meetings with campus officials to emphasize we need
From continued conversations regarding the battle for minority recognition, the environment at OSU began to evolve. Their dedication to this work transferred from college to the capitol. Turner’s platform focuses on accessible healthcare, public education and criminal justice reform. They have worked with numerous organizations like the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People of Oklahoma, Freedom Oklahoma and the Council on American Islamic Relations in efforts of working and researching the intersections of racial injustice. They expect the bill, HJR1050, will shed light on issues like mass incarceration of Black Americans and racial injustice within the court system. According to the Oklahoma Department of Corrections, Black Oklahomans make 8% of the state population but are
their time at events. “I was picked as the alternate for ‘72 and ‘73,” Martin said. “Then, there got to be too many events, so they told us to split things up, and that was our only guidance. We were literally flying blind. It was a ride, I’ll tell you that.” Martin said the Student Union Activities Board ran his reign as Pete, then the band was briefly in charge before it got passed to the athletics department, which continues to run Pete’s ventures today. “You’ll find a few Petes who don’t speak too highly of that experiment, but when the athletics director got it, life got much, much better for the Pistol Petes,” said Martin. Once the athletics department took control of Pistol Pete in 1984, the mascot’s role became more standardized and less do-it-yourself, in both the costume and event scheduling, morphing into a role similar to today’s Pete.
Although being Pistol Pete has changed during the years, two things remain certain: the head is heavy, and the job requires more than showing up to football games. The mascot has gone through several evolutions since the early years of studentsupplied clothing and pistols, to being band-run and only working games and photo shoots. Mike Martin, Pistol Pete #20, said times were a little different when he was picked as a Pete alternate with Gary Bridwell in the early ‘70s. “Gary and I inherited one old orange leather vest and a pair of chaps, and that was it,” Mike Martin, Pete #20, said. “We supplied our own boots, we were not paid, there were no paid events. We just did it because we wanted to. I just did athletic events and the occasional photo shoot.” As Pete alternates, Martin and Bridwell were free to split See Petes on 8A
imprisonment rate in Oklahoma. Cases like convicted inmate Julius Jones and his publicized campaign for clemency show that justice and the death penalty are not always administered in equitably. Turner hopes to stir conversation among voters on the relevance of the death penalty in Oklahoma and ensure Oklahomans are being heard. From one cowboy to another, Turner advises students to fight for what they believe. “I hope that at any point in time, when you get the opportunity, that you actively engage because if you are not at those conversations, if you are not trying to be heard, then someone is going to be talking for you,” Turner said.
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Courtesy of David Treece David Treece, Pistol Pete #38, sits on the first Bullet before a game in 1984.
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There is a short chorus that has encouraged me many times. “Little is much if God is in it. Labor not for wealth or fame. There’s a crown and you can win it. If you go in Jesus’ name.” The woman, who poured the precious ointment on Jesus just before he was crucified, was criticized for “wasting” this expensive item. Yet, Jesus said everywhere the gospel is preached this woman’s action would be told. (Mk 14:3-9) Little things mean a lot as we are willing to serve the Lord. Paul mentions many in Romans 16 who helped him. The Good Samaritan stopped to help the man beaten and robbed. (Lu.10:30-37) Paul writes as you have opportunity, do good to all men, especially to other believers.(Gal.6:10) When the poor widow dropped the two pennies, all that she had, into the temple offering. Jesus said she gave more the large offerings given. Her “large giving” was in relation to what she had. (Mk.12:41-44)
Monica Harden, D.O. is Now Accepting New Patients of All Ages Many people may plan to give when they receive a great amount of money, but that large amount of money may never come. We may plan to give time or talent to a project when we have more time, but that perfect time arrangement may never happen. Again, the apostle Paul encourages us “as you have opportunity, do good to all men.” We never know when a little gesture of kindness, with money, or helping in an area of service, spending a little time with a person, a word of encouragement, will be just the action that will be a great help to someone. These can be practical ways of living out the Lord’s challenge to love one another. This is the fulfilling of the many commandments in the Bible: loving people by word and action.
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Petes... Continued from 6A “When the athletics department took it over it was a night and day difference,” David Treece, Pistol Pete #38, said. “They started to really fund us and bring the spirit group up where it needed to be, it became more standardized.” As one of the first Petes after the change, Treece said finding elements of the costume was different than in years past. “That was the first year the athletic department took over the management of the spirit group,” Treece said. “We had so many old chaps being passed down. This was also the first year we went out to the Okmulgee Technical School, and they designed a pair of chaps for us. Western wear shops supplied shirts and black vests, and gave us boots.” Although the mascots had previously been responsible for dividing up games and occasional appearances, Treece said the athletics department helped them schedule, and they started to make more appearances than past Petes. “Ninety-nine percent of the time we said yes to events because we knew Pete was a big deal for people,” said Treece. “I did about 350 events. Even back then, we were doing close to 500 events combined a year. It skyrocketed when the athletic department took over.” One thing that did not change through the decades was how heavy and hot wearing Pete’s head was. I’ll never forget my first appearance was for state FFA convention,” Steven Vekony, Pistol Pete #88, said. “The photo shoot ran longer than it was supposed to. When I started it was fiberglass, so you have 45 pounds, no fan, just resting on your head and shoulders. I’ll never forget driving back, and it was dark and late, I couldn’t even check my blind spots because my neck and shoulders hurt so bad.” For those who have been the mascot, being Pete is more than showing up to games and taking photos. Marting said they are proud of the dedication it takes to be the mascot and are honored to keep the spirit of Frank Eaton, the man who inspired the mascot, alive. “The responsibilities are off the charts,” Martin said. “You have no social life, you are Pistol Pete. When
Karisa Sheely The current Pistol Pete mascot has a more modern costume than the original suit, with subtle changes to the face and cowboy hat.
you’re not Pistol Pete you don’t have time for a social life. It literally swallows you up.” On April 8-9, the National Cowboy Museum’s Hall of Fame will induct Frank ‘Pistol Pete’ Eaton to the Hall of Great Westerners. “I don’t think that any of us who have done Pistol Pete have regretted even a minute of it,” Treece said. “We’re continuing the legacy of Frankie, Jr. and everything he did. We take that pretty seriously in upholding the traditions of Mr. Eaton.”
Vekony said being Pete was more than a costume. His memories as Pete and the impact he made on others will never be forgotten. “It was the fact that, regardless of the circumstance, Pistol Pete being there brought joy to the situation,” Vekony said. “I’ll never remember the exact score of a football game, but I’ll never forget some of these emotional appearances that I’ve gotten to do.” news.ed@ocolly.com
Courtesy of Steven Vekony Courtesy of Mike Martin Steven Vekony, the 88th Pistol Pete, poses with a mariachi band in San Miguel, Mexico, for an international Mike Martin, the 20th Pistol Pete, poses in his leathOSU alumni meeting. er vest, boots and chaps for a photoshoot in 1972.
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James created Black wrestling excellence at OSU and a chiseled jawline. Everybody wanted to see James. James, OSU’s first Black wrestler, became the school’s first national champion in any sport with a heavyweight championship in 1964. His success opened opportunities for Adam Engel hundreds of Black wrestlers, espeStaff Reporter cially in Oklahoma. He was a role model for many. When Joe James stepped into An example of what can be accomthe wrestling room, he turned heads. plished as a Black wrestler. Eyes were focused on a ripped, “I think he motivated a lot muscular body with towering height of people in Oklahoma,” Cowboy
coach John Smith said. “That opportunity not only to be able to wrestle but that opportunity to be the best at something.” In the process of becoming an OSU great, he attracted with his skill and model physique. “There’s no question that Joe James in the 1960s was as exciting to watch I think for a lot of people as anyone since,” Smith said. See James on 4B
Courtesy of OSU Athletics Joe James was the heavyweight national champion in 1964.
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None and done
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Former OSU star Cade Cunningham used the one-and-done rule to play one season in college, then be drafted No. 1 overall in the NBA draft.
Investigating NBA’s controversial age rule
Sudeep Tumma Staff Reporter Seventh Woods sprinted down the court, elevated so high his knee almost walloped the obstruent defender’s face and slammed a tomahawk jam over his hapless adversary. It instantaneously jolted the crowd to its feet. Hands gripping their heads, elbows flared wide open, jaws dropped in awe, eyes popped wide open in astonishment — the crowd’s reaction told it all. It was all encapsulated in a short clip in 2013 that stole the No. 1 slot on ESPN’s SportsCenter Top 10. Woods went viral at just 14 years old, and the hype train promptly bolted from the station. He was clamored about as the “next big thing,” a future NBA star. Some went as far as to call him the “next LeBron James.” Now, no one talks about Woods.
“That became the beginning of a downward spiral for a kid who never really had a chance to grow into who he was ever capable of becoming because the hype overwhelmed everything,” OSU coach Mike Boynton said. With the wildfireesque nature of social media, many high schoolers are put on a pedestal from such a young age. Woods epitomizes that. He was once considered a surefire oneand-done prospect, but he instead became a forgotten name in the abyss of the “once-upon-a-times.” That’s part of the argument against the potential removal of the one-and-done rule, which states players must be at least 19 and a year removed from high school to be eligible for the NBA draft. It’s a rule that has come under scrutiny the past few years. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has even made a push the past few years to let players dart straight from high school. Which begs the question. Should the rule be stripped? There are arguments for both sides. On one hand, there are Kwame Brown and
Robert Swift headlining the list of busts who may have benefited from a year of college. On the other, stand Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and all the true success stories. Which only begins to pierce the debate. “LeBron has pretty much passed every expectation that you could put on him,” Boynton said. “I don’t even know how it’s possible. But that’s very, very rare. There are many more Seventh Woods stories out there than there are LeBron James stories.” If they’re ready, let ‘em go There’s only one other sports league in the world that requires prospective athletes to go to college for at least one year: the NFL. Leagues such as the MLB, NHL, etc. hand athletes the option to jump straight from high school. Numerous other leagues open the gates even earlier than that. But perhaps most ironic: the NBA is the only basketball league in the world that has any age requirement whatsoever. “If I can go to the Army and get an AR15 and shoot people at 18, yeah, I can go to the NBA,” sports psycholo-
gist Graham Betchart said. “If you’re going to trust me with an assault rifle, there’s no problem trusting me with a basketball.” Betchart equates the one-and-done dilemma to this: the reason a person goes to Harvard Law School is for the job. They go and grind three years so they can set themselves up to make hundreds of thousands of dollars down the road. But if someone offers them $300,000 without spending a second in a classroom, wouldn’t they take it? For NBA prospects, that money is already on the table. And the clock is ticking. “You don’t have that many years to perform,” Betchart said. “You don’t have that much time to make your money in professional sports. That year is monumental. That year might be worth $30 million.” The average NBA career is 4.5 years, a slightly skewed number. For the truly successful, a 10-15 year career is considered a major accomplishment. So every year counts. See None on 5B
Tricia Mize stood in her office pinning a cup of water to the ceiling with a ruler. A popular TikTok trend in 2020 left Mize stranded with a cup of water above her and no choice but to let it spill onto her. Tori Garza and her New Caney High School girls basketball teammates were in on their trend, and their coach was the victim. Mize screamed Garza’s middle name, Rae. Never a good sign. “She was like ‘If you don’t come get this water you aren’t playing
tomorrow,’” Garza said. Watching from the bench wasn’t an option for Garza, New Caney’s best player. She begrudgingly walked over to retrieve the cup from the ceiling. Mize dropped the water on Garza, soaking her star player. Mize didn’t care her office floor got wet, she got to reverse prank one of her players. Garza didn’t care her clothes were wet, she said she thought it was funny. “(Mize) kind of knew what the girls needed at that age and how they’re going through rough times,” said Jackie Garza, Tori’s mom. “She was compassionate, understanding and always had her door open for them. They knew she meant business, but they also knew she was there for help also.” See Garza on 3B
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“He is always around our kids. He is enthusiastic,” coach Jim Littell said. “He’s passionate and he understands that he’s a part of our basketball program and I think that has been good for both parties.” About Landry Gum was born with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). The injury has affected his social capabilities, but Gum has developed social skills and exceeded expectations. Gum’s family and friends said they believe his giant leap in communication skills can be credited to his involvement with OSU. “If you think about it, every day, day in and day out, he is interacting with so many different levels of people,” said Trevor Gum, Landry’s brother. “We are just thankful to the program because on an everyday basis, that’s a group of people that love and care for him.”
As Abbie Winchester takes the floor of Gallagher-Iba Arena to perform her pregame routine, she hears something. It wasn’t the sounds of fans cheering. it wasn’t the sound of Pistol Pete shooting his pistols. It was something different. Coming from the end of OSU’s bench she realizes it. Landry Gum, the team’s enthusiastic manager, yells in excitement. “Abbie, Abbie, Mom, Dad,” Gum said. With jumps of joy and excitement, he quickly hurries Winchester, OSU’s fifth-year senior forward, over to show her exactly where her parents are sitting. Gum has been a volunteer manager for the Cowgirls basketball team the past five years. To the team, he is not another manager but a key part of the team and one of the biggest supporters. See Cowgirl on 8B
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Taylor Tuck said. OSU has to deal with the pressure that comes with D1 Softball’s No. 3 preseason ranking. For transfers like Morgan Day, a senior pitcher from Illinois State, or Wynne from Kansas, there is added pressure to prove they are dependable. “I think if you looked at my previous outings you can kind of see that I’m feeling the pressure right now of being in a new place,” Day said. Day has a 6.83 ERA. She said getting behind in counts is one sign of not handling pressure well. Tuck said batters who put themselves under too much pressure can be too focused on getting a huge hit that they fail to do the small things correctly. The Cowgirls struggled in the St. Pete Clearwater Elite Invitational in Clearwater, Florida, going 2-3. The three losses were to teams that were either ranked or receiving votes. “It’s just tough,” Gajewski said. “This game is already hard. When you play at the tournament that we just played and face the pitching that we just faced…we are officially calloused.” When Pennington made the error and settled into a bad stance after, Gajewski reminded her of OSU’s motto for the season. “‘Sydney, our motto is moving forward, and I feel like you’re moving backward,’” Gajewski said. “’You made a bad play. You made a throw you’d like to have back. It’s OK. But move forward.’” The advice goes for the rest of the team, too. Move on from bad plays instead of dwelling on them and compounding mistakes. “I think if we can remember that and stay on the right road, we’ll be just fine,” Gajewski said.
Kenny Gajewski saw it in his player’s eyes. In OSU’s game against Washington on Saturday, senior third baseman Sydney Pennington fielded a ground ball and took two small skips toward first base. She threw errantly, pulling Cowgirl first baseman Michaela Richbourg toward home plate and off the bag. The error came at a critical spot. It allowed the batter, UW third baseman Angie Yellen, to reach; and it gave the Huskies new life in the top of the sixth inning. UW scored two runs in the frame, initiating a comeback it completed an inning later to salvage a win. From the third base dugout, Gajewski, OSU’s coach, observed his third baseman from a short distance. “I saw the way she was standing,” Gajewski said. “It looked like she was back on her heels and her toes were up.” It was a sign. “I see it in (player’s) body language,” Gajewski said. “I see it in their eyes. I know what happy looks like with these kids. I’ve seen happy. And when they’re putting too much pressure on themselves, they kind of step back.” Gajewski named a few Cowgirls who are feeling pressure. Pennington, senior shortstop Kiley Naomi, senior outfielder Haley Busby and senior first baseman Morgyn Wynne. Each has gotten off to slow statistical start. “I think it’s natural for everybody to (feel pressure) because we know we’re really good and we know we can play with anybody,” senior catcher sports.ed@ocolly.com
Bedlam basketball is back on the ballot. After a loss to the No. 10 Baylor Bears in overtime, OSU heads to Norman to take on the Oklahoma Sooners in some Bedlam action. Here are three things to watch heading into play: Chop down the grove Tanner Groves spelled doom for the Cowboys in their Feb. 5 meeting. Groves, a 6-foot-10 senior forward, dominated the Pokes’ frontcourt playing a backto-basket role that scored him 23 points and nine rebounds on a 10 of 17 clip. Given Groves’ stature, he’s a hot commodity in the sense he can pop shots from distance, or score down low. OSU forward Moussa Cisse will generate OSU’s top source of defense around
Abby Smith OU forward Tanner Groves scored 23 points against OSU in the first Bedlam game of the season.
the interior with his 7-foot frame. At the top, it’s a far better matchup to place a Boone brother against the Spokane native. Build off the backcourt Despite poor showings in the first round of Bedlam play, guards Avery Anderson and Bryce Thompson hand the Pokes their best shot offensively. Ranking 218th in scoring, OSU has been
searching for answers all-season long in point production. As of late – Boynton’s brew coach Mike of guards have emerged – and they’ll be the focal point leading into Norman. With Anderson and Thompson on consecutive double-digit hot streaks, look for the offense to operate through them. Breaking even At 13-14 on the season, OSU has danced around .500 play for most
the season. If the Cowboys add to the win column, it will mark the fifth time this season Boynton’s crew have sat exactly at the .500 mark. The Cowboys have flip-flopped between wins and losses throughout February, never picking up a streak in either direction. A win in Norman would continue the unusual trend.
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Cowboy golf receives help from professionals representing brand Chris Becker Editor-in-Chief The best marketing is free marketing. For coach Alan Bratton and Oklahoma State men’s golf their brand is international and constantly on the national stage, for free. From social media, to the cover of Golf Magazine and all File photo the way to the most historic golf OSU’s men’s golf team receives free marketing from former players on professional tours. courses in the world the “Swingin” Pete logo, which marks the brand “It’s huge for our current current OSU roster. of OSU golf, can be spotted. guys to talk to Viktor (Hovland), Wolff, an Edmond native, All thanks to previous playMatt (Wolff), Austin (Eckroat) also makes appearances at times ers continuing to represent the and all of those guys to learn from alongside his former college teambrand that boosted them to the them,” Bratton said. “I love that mate. PGA Tour and other professional those guys are still connected and “It’s been awesome,” Rayhan tours. doing their part to help our guys Thomas said. “I don’t know of “It’s huge that those guys will do that. I think that shows the develop, continue to get better and many programs that have that opportunity. It’s an awesome experipride they have in the program that ultimately go join them out there (on the PGA Tour). We take a lot of ence to be able to learn from those they would do that,” Bratton said. pride in developing players, guys guys.” “That (spot on the golf bag) is a who come to Oklahoma State get It’s not always easy to recruit valuable piece of real estate and better.” for golf with a year-round schedule they could sell that spot for a lot Other golfers, most recently and a large international pool of of money and they choose to give Hovland, have been on the cover of players but with a bevy of former back to the program in that way.” Golf Magazine. Hovland is ranked student-athletes at the professional OSU has a track record of ranks from OSU, Bratton’s job has producing professional golfers who the No. 4 golfer in the world. The OSU brand can’t be spotted on the been helped. have success on the PGA Tour. cover, but Hovland has become “It’s nice that they don’t Those golfers have continued to synonymous with his alma mater. forget about us when they leave,” place the OSU brand, in some When Hovland is not comBratton said. aspect, on their bags which can be peting or in Europe, he lives in seen throughout tournaments. sports.ed@ocolly.com Stillwater and practices with the
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Garza... Continued from 1B That is why the Lady Eagles loved their coach and why it was so painful when she died from liver cancer. Although her coach is no longer on the sidelines, the person Garza is and is becoming was shaped by Mize. Garza regretted it as soon as she said it. The first time she met Mize was after a sixthgrade basketball game. The blood stain on her white jersey indicated it had been fierce, and Mize told Garza she needed to go home and wash the jersey. “I was like, ‘Yeah mom, you’re going to have to wash it,’” Garza said. Mize paused the conversation and asked Garza if she was incapable of doing her own laundry. “I was so scared,” Garza said. “I’ve been doing my laundry ever since that day, because I admired her so much.” Garza said she held herself to a higher standard because of Mize. Even if Mize wouldn’t know who had done the laundry, Garza knew. Mize garnered respect through the way she treated her players. Players didn’t want to disappoint her because Mize loved them. All it took was a jingle of keys. Garza sat Ben Cohen dejectedly alone in the stands before a New Caney Garza received an offer from OSU two days after Mize died, which she saw as a sign to commit. volleyball match. She just found out she had been cheated on. Garza looked up and made eye contact with couldn’t hold it in.” butterflies. She said she isn’t sure if she believes it Mize, who simply held up the keys to her office. No The team eventually broke out a huddle with or not, but when she was sunbathing and a butterfly words were spoken, Mize just knew. a “Lady Eagles” chant. Garza promptly ran to the landed on her arm she thought of her deceased coach “They just found a connection where they unbathroom to cry some more. When she emerged after and started crying. derstood each other on a different level that most out- blowing her nose and doing the best to compose herMize is also with Garza in spirit. Garza said siders didn’t,” said Dani Frogott, the Lady Eagles bas- self she saw Mize standing outside waiting for her. there is not a day she doesn’t think about her former ketball coach. “I think they helped each other through A picture taken of the two embracing in that coach. Every night, Garza prays to God and after she a lot over the years. It was an unspoken level.” moment is Garza’s lock screen. says ‘Amen,’ she says a few words to her coach as Garza grabbed the keys, went to the office and Jackie Garza didn’t think it was a good idea, well. cried. The same office wet from a fallen cup contained but Garza had to visit Mize. Jackie Garza didn’t In high school, Garza noticed Frogott also the tears of a teenager going through a tough time. want her daughter to visit Mize after she decided closed her eyes before the National Anthem. It was not unusual for Garza to stop by Mize’s to stop radiation and chemotherapy treatments. She Garza was surprised to see another person having a office. After every practice, Garza didn’t want her to remember her coach like that. Bequiet moment. would walk down the hallway, past cause of her medicine, Mize was in “I’m talking to Mize,” Frogott said. the weight room and take a seat at a state of sleep where she couldn’t Garza said she did the same. one of the two chairs across from speak. The texts are green now. Garza can’t grab a Mize’s desk. It wasn’t a big office, But Garza had to go. She cup of apple juice and pour her heart out in Mize’s but it was cozy. wanted to tell her coach goodbye office, but she still communicates her struggles in “I kind of like Mize always kept apple juice and thank her for the impact she life and basketball to her coach. Garza texts Mize’s in her office refrigerator but not behad on her life. number, except instead of a blue bubble indicating the took it as a sign, I was cause she drank it. It was for Garza, “I got closure. I said what I message has been delivered, the bubbles stay green. like, ‘You know, coach who would grab a cup from a stack wanted to say,” Garza said. “I text like really long paragraphs,” Garza said. and pour herself a glass. Over cups Reality started to set in, but “If I don’t want to tell anyone else or like basketball Mize wanted me to go of juice and time spent together, a it was still difficult to believe Mize stuff that I normally would talk to her about…I’ll just trust developed. The office was a safe to the best school,’ and was going to die. She was a strong- text her and tell her about it,” Garza said. space for conversation about much willed fighter who successfully batThere is no response. When she tells Mize about it’s kind of weird that more than basketball. tled cancer years before her death. her struggles with basketball and life, Garza can’t (OSU) offered me like “Tori (could) always tell my When she died Feb. 22, 2020, it hear the sometimes stern but loving words her coach mom anything and just her walking always had for. the day after she passed was difficult to handle. in the office every day to greet each Garza is tough, mentally and But, maybe she doesn’t need to. away.” other and it was just always like a physically. She played football in “I think coach Mize is what keeps her going mother and a daughter feeling of a the sixth grade, beating out the sometimes,” Jackie Garza said. bond,” said Micah Mize, Garza’s boys on her team for the starting high school teammate. safety spot. When her P.E. coach sports.ed@ocolly.com Tori Garza Someone so trustful was also saw the bruises from football on deceptive. Tony Garza, Tori’s dad, her arms and asked if everything remembers asking Mize what kind of was alright at home she laughed, diet she was on because she was clearly losing weight. calling them “cool.” “She kind of threw it off as nothing because she But this was a pain unlike any she had experiwanted the girls to not focus on her but to finish that enced. season,” Tony Garza said. “Tori took it hard,” Tony Garza said. Mize was New Caney’s athletic director and Garza kept living. She faced a life-changing attended meetings that would occasionally take away decision in the middle of a difficult time. Two days from practice time. It did not raise any red flags for after Mize died, OSU offered her a scholarship. Garza in her junior year that her coach disappeared Cowgirls’ assistant coach Bill Annan said for “meetings” that were actually visits to get treatit wasn’t intended that way, but the coaching staff ment for liver cancer. reached a point where it decided it didn’t want to “She led us all to believe that ‘OK, I’m going avoid the matter. Other schools started showing interto keep fighting. I’m going to keep fighting’ but she est, so OSU had to offer. knew all along that it was beyond that,” Jackie Garza The weight of the decision along with trauma of said. Mize’s passing was hard on Garza. But in a way, Mize “It just never like really clicked,” Garza said. is what helped her get through it and move her life “Like, ‘Oh, she’s been lying basically.’” forward. Mize didn’t want to take the team’s focus away “I kind of like took it as a sign,” Garza said. “I from a playoff run by announcing her health condiwas like, ‘You know, coach Mize wanted me to go to tion. She waited until the day after New Caney’s the best school,’ and it’s kind of weird that (OSU) of70-42 loss to Cedar Park in the second round of the fered me like the day after she passed away.” playoffs, two months after she was diagnosed in DeThere is always part of Mize with Garza, litercember, to share the news. ally. “I thought that was very selfless of her,” Garza Garza has two tattoos. One on the inside of her said. “But I was also mad at her because I was like, ‘I bicep quoting a note Mize wrote Tori after receiving a wanted to be there for you.’” teacher appreciation day gift. She called the girls into the locker room and “Stay strong, stay focused and keep fighting. explained her condition. Love always, coach Mize.” Garza said she doesn’t cry in front of people, but The other tattoo Garza has is prominently disin the locker room that day she cried to the point that played whenever she dons her sleeveless OSU jersey. Courtesy of Tori Garza snot was coming out of her nose. Her right shoulder bares a butterfly. Garza said she This is Garza’s lock screen, the picture taken moments after Mize “It was gross,” Garza said. “But I couldn’t. I informed the team of her liver cancer diagnosis. once read that people, once reincarnated, turn into
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dunks. “Moussa has grown since the day he got here,” Likekele said. “You can see it in his skills. He just keeps getting better everyday, and he has a lot of upside, so if he keeps going, he is going to be fine.” Boynton said he is proud of Cisse’s on-the-court improvement and teamwork this season, and suggests if he continues to grow there will be more opportunities after college. “He’s improved leaps and bounds over the season,” Boynton said. “I always look forward to working with him. He’ll get to where he wants to go eventually.” Boynton’s thoughts on handshake altercation On Sunday, Michigan head coach Juwan Howard and Wisconsin assistant coach Joe Krabbenhoft got into a physical altercation in the handshake line following the game. The moment spurred a debate on if the postgame handshake line should be removed, with Michigan State coach Tom Izzo supporting keeping it and Iowa’s Fran McCaffrey opposing it. Boynton was asked for his opinion on the situation, and shared his thoughts as a fellow collegiate coach. “I’ve never had an issue with a handshake line,” Boynton said. “As coaches we have an obligation to be above the fray, and stay clear of anything that will show that we should not lead… Young men are supposed to look up to us, and neither coach did that in the situation.” Boynton further reiterated both coaches were in the wrong and should never show such actions while in a position of leadership. “People have to be more responsible,” Boynton said. “We are in positions with a lot of stress and pressure, but a coach should never display that kind of behavior. There’s no excuse.”
With three games remaining in OSU’s season, players and coaches have begun looking back at key improvements. The Cowboys’ next game, Saturday against Oklahoma in Norman, has been a. Bedlam’s of old Games against the Sooners live in the minds of Cowboy players all season. Ahead of Saturday’s game in Norman, OSU guard Bryce Thompson, who is an Oklahoma native, and guard Isaac Likekele discussed their favorite Bedlam basketball memories. The pair vividly remembered the 2017 game against OU, when former OU guard Trae Young scored 48 points, but the Cowboys eventually won in overtime. Thompson was in high school at the time. He said he has fond memories of watching many rivalry games from his childhood. “It was huge while I was growing up,” Thompson said. “It was the game to be at if you were an Oklahoma kid playing basketball. I made sure to come out to a lot of them. It was always a tremendous atmosphere. I’m hoping to add another win for OSU.” 7-footer keeps growing OSU forward Moussa Cisse has received unanimous praise from players and coaches since arriving in Stillwater. Cisse, a five-star transfer, has become a favorite of Likekele, where the two have formed a connection on alley-oop sports.ed@ocolly.com
Abby Smith The Cowboys will conclude this season’s Bedlam series Saturday in Norman.
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Courtesy of AU Athletics OSU’s DC Derek Mason wants to keep the aggressiveness former DC Jim Knowles introduced.
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not tear it down. “We’re going to continue to work extremely hard to be what we’ve been, and that’s Cowboy tough,” Mason said. “We plan on doing the same things. Maybe in a little different manner because it’s a new year, but you can Sam Hutchens expect fight.” Assistant Sports Editor Mason, who was Vanderbilt’s coach from 2014-20 and Auburn’s Derek Mason does one thing ex- defensive coordinator in 2021, emphatremely different from his predecessor. sizes some of the things Knowles did. Jim Knowles, OSU’s former “For us, we want to make sure we defensive coordinator, aimed for style can attack,” Mason said. “The whole in his suits. His replacement, Mason, idea for us defensively is to be able to shoots for style with his shoes. up front build a wall, be able to set an “I’m a Jordan 1 guy, I’m an origi- edge, track a hit and play top down.” nal guy,” Mason said in an interview Mason said football has changed on OSU Max. “With that being said, I in the last 10 years, with offenses movdabble sometimes with the Yeezys. I’ll ing from a “three yards and a cloud mess around with some off brands but of dust” running style to a fast-paced, I keep it very simple. Every once in a up-tempo attack. while, I’ll wear some Alexander McHis plan to keep the Cowboy Queens, but I keep it Nike more than defense atop the Big 12 is similar to the anything else.” blueprint that got it there. Mason, OSU’s new defensive “We want to take the ball away, coordinator, prefers Jordan 1’s in the but more than that,” Mason said. “If high-top style and said he owns rough- we can, we want to give it back to our ly 80-90 pairs in many different colors. offense and score on defense. That’s the Though Mason is rocking conmentality that was here. It’s something siderably more color on his feet than that I’d like to be able to build on.” Knowles, who took the defensive coordinator position at Ohio State, Mason aims to build on what Knowles started, sports.ed@ocolly.com
produced five Black national champions and many more All-AmeriContinued from 1B cans. “He wrestled like “No, I just do a giant and so a lot came push-ups and one-hand after him,” Smith said. chin-ups,” James told “A lot of great ABC. wrestlers came after The methods to him.” obtain ultra-strength Names of Cowwere all natural. It was boy wrestling lore like the first thing people Kenny Monday, Bobby noticed. An extraordiDouglas and Daniel nary specimen to his Cormier were all James’ teammates. successors. “Joe had the Black excelwidest shoulders and lence within Cowboy smallest waist of any wrestling extends to athlete I have ever seen,” coaching, too. Three said Jack Brisco, James’ Division 1 head wresteammate at OSU, in a tling coaches are black. book titled “Wrestling Two are OSU graduates, Tough”. “He was about Chris Pendleton (Oregon as cut as anyone who State) and Glen Lanham ever stepped onto the (Duke). mat. He never lifted a Despite historical weight in his life, back success, JaQuan Jackson then.” is the only Black wresAfterward, cultler on Smith’s squad. tural success followed. Jordan Williams of James set the standard. Owasso, a highly touted Since 1964, OSU class of 2022 prospect,
will join Jackson in the fall as the two OSU Black wrestlers. Jackson, a redshirt junior from Florida, didn’t grow up under the influence of Monday, James and other Cowboy icons. “Honestly, the first one I can think of is Jordan Burroughs,” Jackson said. “He was actually like the first real wresler that I saw.” But in Stillwater, Jackson feels he’s continuing to the legacy. “It raised the standards I had mentally going into it of following through that lineage of just being African American wrestler and being a part of this program,” he said. “It just made me want to do be better myself and show that I really deserve to be here.” sports.ed@ocolly.com
Courtesy of OSU Athletics Former OSU heavyweight Joe James was the first black national champion in school history in any sport.
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None... Continued from 1B “Think about the kind of money Cade Cunningham might have made, even in his one year at Oklahoma State,” ESPN college basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla said. “Cade Cunningham didn’t have the benefit of the NIL rule, and yet, he was still the No. 1 pick in the draft and immediately made roughly $40 million on his NBA contract plus endorsements.” The impact of removing the oneand-done rule is tailored around — for all intents and purposes — a microscopic percentage of athletes. There are 5,522 players in DI men’s basketball. The highest number of players who have ever been drafted from high school in one draft class is nine. That’s 0.16%. Tribune News Service And for that 0.16%, ESPN college Former NBA player Kwame Brown (left) is one of the many players who could have benefited from playing a season in college. basketball analyst Dick Vitale said he believes forcing those players to attend “You can make a case that the have the capacity to handle everything one year has been a deterrent to college various platforms that post highlights and succeed. But even with that, the one basketball. of these kids at such a young age, they element that can’t be circumvented is While there are exceptions, the have negatively impacted some kids’ the abundance of talent required. majority of these high-class freshmen careers as much as those who made “You got to be a special, special are only going to college because they poor choices with drugs, alcohol, etc.,” dude to be 18 years old and go play with have to. They’re going to college be grown men like that,” West Virginia cause those are the rules. As Vitale put Brewster Academy coach Jason Smith said. coach Bob Huggins said. it, they’re counting the days down, the It’s already a dubious task left The Cade Cunningham dilemma hours until they’re done and can make with little certainty to evaluate these Cade Cunningham had to make a millions in the NBA. prospects when they’re in college, but decision after OSU was slammed with “I just think that renting a player it’s an excruciatingly strenuous endeav- a consequential postseason ban on June for a year, that’s not what college or with high schoolers. 5, 2020. should be about,” Vitale said. “I think it’s hard, it’s very chalHe had a number of options: reMany would argue back a year in lenging,” OKC Thunder scout Ryan main at OSU, transfer to another school, college is invaluable in terms of offLambert said. “The younger the players go international, etc. But the allure of court development, maturity and time are, the more room there is for error in jumping right to the NBA from high management. Those are factors that school was absent from the list. may even affect on-court performance. evaluation.” Tribune News Service There is a multitude of factors If the one-and-done was chopped LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers’ forward, is Cristina Versari, Ph.D., who has down in June 2020, No. 1-rated recruit one of the few high schoolers to have successfully worked extensively with the NBA, said to be considered with those younger made the jump from high school to the NBA. prospects. Factors that are hard to atCunningham could’ve made a parallel the players learn a different skill set in tain an accurate pulse on with a pool of move to Gerald Green back in 2005. the NBA than they would in college, 500,000-plus to procure from. Green was the No. 1 recruit that emerged as the No. 1 overall pick in the but an equally effective To name a few: what’s their com- season according to 247Sports. He com- 2021 draft. one. petition level? How’s their coaching? mitted to OSU on June 28, 2004, and “I think it’s a sign that at OklaThey learn finanWhat’s their role? Is the skillset transwas set to be a substantial part of the homa State, anything is possible,” cial management with latable? What’s their character like? Cowboys’ plans for the 2005-06 season. Boynton said. “That’s a message we’ll the obscene income “The Then on May 30, 2005, he decom- continue to preach. When Cade came burst they receive, they crazy stat mitted and split for the NBA draft. His here, that was just a dream. I couldn’t learn time management is Donovan justification was akin to many athletes give tangible evidence that what he did as they are fined if they Mitchell, who would contemplate the same jump. could actually happen. Now we can.” are tardy to practice, I think it’s a sign who’s having “I was a young kid growing up The legality of the whole thing they learn communicathat at Oklahoma State, an unbelievwith nothing, man,” Green told The The NBA and NBPA set the terms tion skills because they’re able career in Oklahoman in March 2015. “I needed to with the 2005 collective bargaining anything is possible. constantly conversing with the NBA, has put myself in a situation where I could agreement. The one-and-done rule was teammates/coaches. That’s a message we’ll never help my family out. As simple as that.” set to begin in the 2006 NBA draft. “The rules in the NBA continue to preach. averaged less The Cowboys slid to 17-16 that The rule hasn’t been challenged are very strict,” Versari said. “They have to comply, they When Cade came here, than 20 points season and missed the NCAA tourna- since then, but a similar precedent was per game,” ment. They most assuredly would have set years ago. have to follow those rules, so that was just a dream. Smith said. benefited from Green’s presence. In 2004, Ohio State running back they are learning a lot of very I couldn’t give tangible “When he Just as the 2020-21 Cowboys did Maurice Clarett challenged the NFL’s good skills, different skills.” played for us with Cunningham. age eligibility rule, which requires draft No matter what, the evidence that what he at Brewster, It ran a bit deeper too. For Boyn- entrants to be three years removed from basis still needs to exist. did could actually hap- he averaged ton, who was entering his third seahigh school. Those high schoolers need to roughly son as a young, unproven head coach, The rule was bargained by the pen. Now we can. boast the otherworldly talent 11-12 landed Cunningham, who became the NFL and NFL Players Association, and transcendent traits that points per pinnacle of a top 5 recruiting class. which is a labor union, in the collecare required to make it to the Mike Boynton Head Coach game in That class was set to spearhead Boyntive bargaining agreement. In typical league. his two ton’s coaching career and fuel a sucmarkets, those types of deals are illegal “If the kid is ready, that years.” cessful run. because they break antitrust laws, must mean he’s special,” forMitchell played in one of the Imagine if all that was put towhich means owners in a competing mer OSU star guard Cade Cunnigham premier high school programs in the gether, just for Cunningham to decide market can’t collude. said. “I don’t feel like you should have country, but his numbers didn’t elicit in May to decommit and scurry to the But by rule, labor unions are exto take him out of being able to make stardom. So it becomes a maddening NBA draft. empt from antitrust laws because of the money for his family and play at the task to compare someone like Mitchell “It would have been hard to take, non-statutory labor exemption, which is highest level if he’s ready.” to a kid from a 1A school who’s scoring but certainly not something I would a judicially developed doctrine. That one year is invaluable 35 points a game and attempt to quanhave felt wasn’t worth the time to purIn the context of the NBA, anThe list of NBA busts is wellsue Cade,” Boynton said. “If we have titrust laws mean owners wouldn’t be documented. Whether it’s straight from tify drafting one over the other. Which is another piece to the another opportunity to recruit Cade, able to come together and collude to high school, one-and-dones or maindecide certain things. For example, how stays in college, there’s a bevy of names mystifying paradox NBA teams would and it’s going to come down to us and need to decode. the NBA, I’m still going to recruit him new workers will enter the market — marred by the “bust” label. If a high schooler makes that as hard as I did.” also known as the NBA draft. “What worries me is that some direct leap to the NBA, he may be missBoynton used that example to But it’s permitted because of the of them are jumping the gun too soon, ing out on pivotal development in that quantify why it’s important to recruit a non-statutory labor exemption. thinking the NBA is that easy,” NBA year, which is vital to long-term sucgroup of talented players, not just rely In the typical labor force, kids agent Torrel Harris said. “What a lot on one guy. graduating college are free to join of people don’t realize is that it’s really cess. Most highly-rated recruits were Still, it’s a tough quandary — one whichever employer they select. But in difficult.” “the guy” in high school. They had the coaches may face in the future as they the NBA, those kids can’t join whichHarris, who’s also the father of ball in their hands all the time, they allot time to recruiting varying players. ever of the 30 teams, or employers, they NBA forward Tobias Harris, has been If Cunningham made the choice desire. Because the owners colluded in the business for more than 30 years. chucked up the bulk of the shots. Then to go to the pros straight from highto make the draft process the way it He said he wouldn’t even consider sign- they get to college and have to adjust. That could mean their role changes and/ school, the season may have turned out is. Essentially, that’s the way the NBA ing a high schooler for the pros. There’s a lot of uncertainty, even or they’re battling against superior ath- quite differently. Whether the Cowboys chooses to bring people from college to would’ve gone 21-9, finished No. 11 in the workforce. if they are highly-touted high schoolers. letes who possess substantial talent. Then the cycle repeats itself when the AP Poll and grabbed a No. 4 seed in Wrapping it back to Clarett, his NBA agent Jaafar Choufani said the NCAA Tournament is up for debate. argument wasn’t collusion. he’d consider signing some high school- they vault into the NBA ranks. “There’s no doubt, there are some It’s obviously a conjectural arguers, but he’d prefer to see them outside guys who have done this the other way,” ment. But one certainty remains: Cunof high school for a year. And that Boynton said. “But by and large, guys ningham’s decision to spend a year in doesn’t necessarily mean college, but need more time.” Stillwater paid dividends. even the G-League Elite Team, overBut it’s not just on the court, eleOSU flourished and Cunningham Read full story at ocolly.com seas, etc. ments off the court development take a “You can really get fooled by toll. AAU, and you can get fooled by highAn 18-year-old’s brain is still deschool, very easily,” Choufani said. veloping, their maturity, emotional IQ, “Which is what happened with Kwame financial management skills, etc. are Brown.” still slowly progressing along. There are exceptions such as a All that built-up pressure can have LeBron James or Kevin Garnett, but the a spiraling effect on a teenager. majority of high school prospects never “The younger we allow people, i even sniff those lofty expectations that in general, to step into the professional are placed on them. world, the more you’re going to see But maybe that’s part of the tragic mistakes happen and tragic endproblem. ings,” Boynton said. Social media has erupted into There are the success stories such almost every part of people’s lives, and as Tracy McGrady, Dwight Howard, etc. the basketball world is no stranger. Highlight clips of high-rated high But the argument isn’t about them. “What they’re concerned about is schoolers surface on the regular. Fans the kids that are not ready, the kids that aimlessly scroll through Instagram, Twitter, etc. to see an eye-popping dunk aren’t emotionally prepared for being a professional,” sports psychologist Bhrett from the “next best thing.” Dean Ruhl McCabe, Ph.D. said. The hype builds up, and these The year before the one-and-done rule was implemented, the 2005 draft class included nine high schoolers There are some exceptions who young men are put on a pedestal. drafted.
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Courtesy of OSU athletics OSU tennis player Sebastian Nothhaft began his tennis career at Baylor before transferring.
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a great duo. “There’s a certain sense of trust between me and him,” Nothhaft said. “We don’t hold anything against each other if we don’t play well, so we play way more free when we play together and I think it’s really good for our doubles. We have a lot of confidence playing for each other and we do not hesitate.” Nothhaft is completely new to the rest of his team. In a short time with the Cowboys, Nothhaft has been able to build chemistry with his new teammates. “In general I’m a very social person, so I like to be outgoing and make friends,” Nothhaft said. “From the start I tried to initiate conversation and over time it gets more reciprocated, and everyone gets more comfortable around each other. I think week by week we are getting used to each other more and I think its also helping us on the court.” Nothhaft has taken the opportunities he has been given to become a leader on this team. On and off the court, Nothhaft takes pride in being able to help this new Cowboys tennis team grow. “I’m a person that likes to make an impact,” Nothhaft said. “I think it helps me taking initiative for team activities, and taking some responsibility, and also playing well and having some decent results has helped me build my confidence as a leader on this team.” Nothhaft said he believes in the potential of OSU’s tennis team, and has great expectations for what this team can accomplish this season. “Our goal is to get up in the rankings,” Nothhaft said. “Get up into the top 25 and make a birth into the NCAA tournament, take it day by day, and I know it’s a new team, but I think we have so much potential to win big this year.” Coming into the new situation, Nothhaft reflected on what it means to him to be able to represent OSU. “It means everything to me,” Nothhaft said. “I see it as an opportunity. I’m halfway through my college life, and I want to make the most out of it.”
Sebastian Nothhaft wanted a fresh start. After starting his college career at Baylor in 2020, Nothhaft transferred to OSU. “I think when I was at Baylor I came largely because of the first coach,” Nothhaft said. “He put me on my feet and I had a really good experience, and I missed that feeling. “Wanting to seek a great opportunity, I entered the transfer portal and talked to coach Dustin Taylor and I could only think great things of him and had high expectations for him, so I chose to come here and it has been great so far.” Nothhaft’s has had success since his transfer. He defeated No. 15 Andrew Rogers of Pepperdine, landing Nothhaft on the ITA National Rankings at No. 88. Nothhaft credits Taylor, OSU’s coach, as one of the major reasons he has improved his game. “I think he really has emphasized the opportunity for me to grow not only as a tennis player but as a person as well,” Nothhaft said. “Really being in a comfortable environment where he can provide the opportunity to maximize our tennis abilities. That is something that is really good about Dustin. He wants the best out of everyone.” Nothhaft’s former teammates from Baylor, Alex Garcia and Joseph Chen, transferred to OSU in the fall. When making his decision to transfer, Garcia and Chen were major factors in Nothhaft choosing the Cowboys. Nothhaft reflected on how it has been being reunited with his former teammates. “I think it’s been amazing,” Nothhaft said. “They were my closest friends at Baylor and they signed first. They came last fall and I ended up committing for the spring. It was like completing the trio for me to come here, and I also live with them. It has been an amazing experience so far.” When Chen returned from injury, Nothhaft and Chen became doubles partners. The two have had great success on the court, and Nothhaft acknowledged what has made them such sports.ed@ocolly.com
crumbling health, focus two weeks. Nothing that must be on the future. we haven’t been doing “You just learn to but it’s going to be hard move past them quickly,” work. You don’t tiptoe Smith said after Sunday’s and worry about petting dual without Sheets and people right now. It takes Wittlake. “If you sit tough, tough people right Adam Engel around and mope and now.” Staff Reporter pout and talk about what In the next few you don’t have, you’re weeks, contenders can An ambient Galla- gonna find out that you quickly dissolve into pregher-Iba Arena shifted have nothing. I think tenders. And struggles to complete silence in that put a little pressure can morph into success. seconds. The guttural on your team when you It’s the nature of screams of pain could realize you got two more the sport’s structure. he heard from the upper guys out of your lineup.” Peak for three days and decks. With the postglorious moments can An unintentional, season nearing, Smith occur. legal wrestling move can glance at his roster “Coach telling caused Travis Wittlake, and see his dependable us with these guys out, OSU’s 165-pounder, to regulars. it just puts more presimmediately feel the efFour returning sure on us to perform fects of a left knee injury All-Americans for the but that’s a good thing,” Sunday afternoon. stretch run, Sheets, DaGfeller said. “You want The sudden shift in ton Fix, Dakota Geer and that pressure. You want tone represents a situWittlake. Kaden Gfeller, as many pressure situation parallel to OSU’s OSU’s 149-pounder, ations as you can to get season. seeks his second Big 12 you ready for the big A dominating first title. show.” semester brought exciteDespite a bye week, Despite the injument and a roster fully the Cowboys are not rest- ries, the Cowboys remain capable of a national ing. An intense week of confident in the process. championship. A 10-0 improvement is needed. “We don’t go to first semester record Teams like Mispractice six times a week ensured the Cowboys’ souri and Iowa State and sometimes twice a legitimacy. — starving for a Big day to go out there and Two months later, 12 title, are chasing the not give full effort,” Fix the state of the team is Cowboys. In March, only said after OSU’s loss to different. A sharp dethe toughest survive. Iowa. “Just take more cline. “You don’t sit back, risk. I’m sure everyone is Duals weren’t the and you don’t wait,” giving full effort but it’s only thing OSU (13-4 Smith said. “You’re not not easy to take risk.” overall, 6-3 Big 12) was going to tiptoe around losing. It wasn’t only a them. It’s gonna take sports.ed@ocolly.com strength of schedule mat- hard work in the next ter either. A mix of temporary and season-ending injuries piled up. Teams figured the Cowboys out. OSU enters the Big 12 Tournament next week ranked No. 15, the program’s worst spot since February 2009. It all started on Jan. 24. AJ Ferrari, the team’s uber-positive, seemingly invincible star escaped a brush with death in a car accident. In that moment, the focused shifted beyond wrestling. With Ferrari out for the season, it was up to remaining pieces to perform. Then, Wyatt Sheets, OSU’s 157-pound starter, sustained a rib injury Sunday, but Smith said he will return in several days. As for Wittlake? “We’ll find out Rowdy Baribeau a little bit more in the OSU’s 157-pounder Wyatt Sheets suffered a rib injury against Buckfuture,” Smith said. nell, one of the numerous injuries the Cowboys are dealing with. Even with the
Handful of freshmen provide instant impact Daniel Allen Staff Reporter
“He knows how to play,” Holliday said. “There’s an intelligence level to his game that, you know, a lot of young players take time to develop. He picked up in the early age and Josh Holliday has not been coy brings that with him.” about getting young players early Daugherty has been the priexperience. mary rotational player at catcher for Through just four games this the Cowboys behind starter Chase season, OSU has trotted out numerous Adkison. He has two starts, and has freshmen. appeared in all of OSU’s games this In a nonconference slate that season. includes Vanderbilt, Arizona State, Against Sam Houston State on Wright State and Oral Roberts (both Tuesday, the Cowboys threw Ryan favorites to win its respective confer- Ure into action. Ure, in relief of Ryan ences), a veteran core can only do so Bogusz, made his first career apmuch. pearance, recording two outs in five “It’s always good to see young batters, and was later pulled after players in the middle of (the game) loading the bases with back to back early and contributing,” coach Josh consecutive walks. Holliday said. “That kid is gonna be (really The Cowboys opened this good),” first baseman Griffin Doerseason against Vanderbilt. Freshmen sching said. “He is gonna be different Roc Riggio, Ian Daugherty and Zach in the following years and I think he Ehrhard all saw started at some point is gonna be different this year, I mean in the series, playing vital roles in (it was) his first time out.” earning OSU the upset bid and makWith a talented freshman group, ing them just the second team to win Holliday said he believes they have in a series in Nashville over the last the depth to have a successful season. three seasons. “(This) freshman class is a good Riggio was drafted by the Mil- group,” Holliday said. “Whether it’s waukee Brewers in the 11th round of swing the bat, run the bases, those last year’s MLB draft. In four games guys all showed promise. So I’m very this season, he has recorded two hits, excited and upbeat about all of the but Holliday has faith in Riggio to freshmen in our program.” be one of the better players for the Cowboys. sports.ed@ocolly.com
OSU coach Josh Holliday has used numerous freshmen this season.
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Today’s Birthday (02/25/22). Enjoy your cozy cocoon this year. Put in the inner preparation for metamorphosis. Professional accomplishments add winter sparkle, generating creative springtime brainstorming, connection and buzz. Summer adventures could meet a road block, redirecting your itinerary for delightful autumn explorations. Grow, plan and recharge with love. 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 — Professional doors that were previously closed can open now. Disciplined actions get outsized results. Advance your career to the next level. Your work flowers. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — Educational prospects brighten. Advance your exploration. Research and investigate the possibilities. A dreamy situation develops. Step toward a subject of passion. Fascinating discoveries await. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 9 — Collaborative profits surge in. Support each other to take advantage of rising demand. Contribute for family savings. It’s all for the ones you love. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is an 8 — Together, you’re unbeatable. Link arms to advance a common passion. Take action for love and generate long-term value. Use your persuasive charms. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9 — Start from a point of balance. Do what you love. Physical action can realize a dream. Practice for excellent performance. Express your heart. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — It’s all for love. Express your heart to one who makes it flutter. Passion inspires actions with long-term benefits. Romantic gestures and creativity score points. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 9 — Energize domestic renovation plans. Resist the temptation to spend frivolously. Consider color and lighting. Mix elbow grease with love for delightful results. Share treats with family. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — You’re especially brilliant. Focus on a fascinating subject. Capture ideas into a sketchbook or laptop. Research, edit and share your views. Publish and promote. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 9 — Develop lucrative opportunities. Put love into your work and it flowers. Demand rises and new resources follow. Step up to the next level. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 9 — You’re growing stronger and more confident. Take leadership for a cause that moves your heart. Nurture yourself with a bubble bath and candles. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7 — Savor silence and peaceful privacy. Rest and recharge. Imagine what could be possible. Plot the steps to realize a sweet dream. Savor your favorite rituals. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — Connect with friends and teammates to advance a common goal. Action now can have lasting benefits. Deepen bonds and strengthen community support structures.
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One of Gum’s everyday items is a straw. Whether it twiddles between his fingers or rests between his teeth, he will always have it. This everyday tradition for Gum didn’t start out as a straw. Gum used to carry a pen everywhere with him, similar to the straw he currently uses. Afraid an accidental injury could occur, a close family friend had one solution. “One of my dad’s good friends, she gave him a straw one day and took his pen away, probably around third grade,” Trevor Gum said. “Ever since then Landry always carries a straw with him, it’s just kind of his go-to thing.” Where it started Gum’s involvement with the Cowgirls started before his managerial duties. His dad, Kevin, worked as the play-by-play announcer for the Cowgirls for 30 years. Kevin’s life revolved around Cowgirl basketball, and so did his son’s. At a young age, Gum and his Courtesy of Trevor Gum brother became involved with the team. Women’s basektball manager Landry Gum (middle) shakes hands with coach Jim Littell (left) and former manager Kelby Carver (right). The duo would go to practices and travel to games. They quickly became brothers do, picking on each other and He has different duties he is reway, Gum’s love for the team is recipfamiliar faces around the program. even the occasional fight. sponsible for. The biggest is serving as a rocated. As Gum got older and entered Gum started to become just like morale booster for the Cowgirls. The Budke box high school, he started to adapt around Carver, a manager. “Our players enjoy being around Gum has acquired several meanthe program. As he started to form As Gum evolved so did his roles him,” associate head coach Bill Aningful relationships during his time at relationships with people, Gum found for the team that he now performs daily. nan said. “You can lose a game or two, OSU. One relationship in particular has himself a best friend, former manager Whether he is helping with the team’s but when he’s in the gym, he’s going to traditions that still occur even to this Kelby Carver. equipment, getting the basketballs out bring a little bit of energy and a whole day. Before the “Remember the 4” plane “It would or just simply giving lot of positivity, every single time.” crash, that killed former coach Kurt start with the players a fist bump Enthusiasm and excitement are Budke and assistant Miranda Serna, Landry would as they come in, his two things Gum is never short on, but Gum and Budke developed a close hang around contributions can be nothing compares to his level of hype relationship. Our players enjoy with Kelby and seen all around the when it is time for Bedlam. In remembrance of Budke and the kind of help him program.Carver is no “Bedlam to Landry Gum is the lives that were lost, Gum wears a bright being around him. You fold the towels after a manager, but No. 1 event he gets excited for,” Trevor orange blazer, similar to the one Budke can lose a game or two, longer the game,” Trevor the two still see each Gum said. “That game is different to would wear on Bedlam. but when he’s in the Gum said. “That other every day. him, it’s like his Super Bowl.” That is not the only way Gum kind of evolved into “I’m building a Despite having trouble comremembers his friend. gym, he’s going to bring Landry actually workright now and municating when he was young, Gum Landry was younger when the a little bit of energy and house ing with the team.” the first I told Landry learned to say two words, “Boo OU.” crash happened and to help him grasp a whole lot of positivity, was, ‘Hey buddy, They clicked. “It doesn’t matter if the team is the situation, his aunt made him “The Wherever this is going to 20-0 or 0-20, Budke Box.” every single time. Carver went, there be your room,’” Landry is going to wake up and “It has a bunch of pictures of them Bill Annan was Gum by his side. Carver said. “No he’s going to be excited to go to practice together, there was actually a news Assistant Head Coach Gum’s father would matter where I on a Monday morning,” Trevor Gum article about him and coach Budke and text Carver every day, end up in life, I said. that’s in there,” Trevor Gum said. “A find out what time practice was, and he hope to always The Cowgirls’ staff has watched couple times a year he goes through that would drop Gum off. have Landry with me.” Gum grow over the years, benefiting box and he gets real quiet, I can’t read Since Carver was a manager, Passion for the program from a mutual loving relationship. From minds but you can tell he knows and Gum’s help increased. He would stay Gum takes his job as a manager talking to coaches at practice, giving misses his buddy.” late with him, helping before and after seriously and has great pride in the his input and even making some handpractice. The two bonded in a way sports.ed@ocolly.com program. shakes up with players along the
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