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Carter Young won his match to clinch the Bedlam dual on Sunday.

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Despite OSU holding the Wildcats to 27.8 percent from the field in the first half, the early deficit created by the Cowgirls proved to be too much to Calif Poncy overcome in the second Staff Reporter half.

In the second, OSU’s offense improved, scoring OSU carried its 32 points and improving to two-game win streak to 30 percent from the field, Manhattan, Kansas, this but OSU’s defense, which weekend where they took has been strong throughon Ayoka Lee and Kansas out this season, couldn’t State. handle KSU’s offense.

The Wildcats ended Cowgirls continue the Cowgirls’ win streak, to lose to good teams winning 56-38. OSU fell After two consecubehind early, mustering tive wins, doubts remained six first half points. about the Cowgirls.

Lack of offensive Beating TCU and creators hurting CowTexas Tech were important girls for OSU, but both were at The Wildcats were the bottom of the Big 12 able to minimize OSU standings. guard Lauren Fields.

When it comes to When Fields strugbeating good teams, OSU gles, so does the Cowgirls is 0-11 this season against offense, and one of the teams with 15 or more biggest factors is the lack wins. Not only are the of players on OSU’s roster Cowgirls winless against that can create their own teams that have had elevatshot. Forward Taylen ed levels of success, but Collins is OSU’s second they are getting blown out. most consistent offensive In those 11 games, weapon, and most of her OSU lost by single digits offense comes from second once, when they went to chance opportunities.

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OSU uses 3 major decisions, Young win to defeat Oklahoma

Adam Engel Staff Reporter Carter Young controlled the volume of an arena with his fingertips.

As the whistle blew, he pumped his hands toward the crowd, prompting a deafening roar from the sea of orange.

A year ago, Young, OSU’s 141-pounder wrestled at Stillwater High School.

On Sunday, he won Bedlam.

Oklahoma State recorded a pair of dualending major decisions to upend Oklahoma 18-16 in front of a boisterous crowd in Gallagher-Iba Arena. Nearly 8,000 fans filled the arena for OSU’s regular season finale— the largest wrestling crowd since Feb. 24, 2019.

“You live for those moments,” Young said.

“I was ready to put on for my team. I wasn’t gonna go in there and lose that match. Just awesome having the crowd behind me.”

He recorded three first period takedowns to dominate OU’s Jacob Butler 11-3.

For most of the season, Cowboy coach John Smith expressed the need to see more decisive aggressiveness from Young. It’s something the freshman lacked.

Until this weekend.

“I just love that he said, ‘Hey, Oklahoma State is winning this dual meet tonight,’” Smith said. “‘Let me show you how to do it.’”

Nine matches before Young’s victory, Kaden Gfeller secured OSU’s first of three major decisions. In the bout’s final moments, he turned his opponent, Willie McDougald, for a four-point near fall.

Gfeller, one of five Cowboy seniors honored on senior night, celebrated his win with a dance.

“I don’t know what I was doing,” he said.

“I was vibing with the crowd, man.”

But the OSU lead didn’t last long.

Wyatt Sheets and Travis Wittlake, OSU’s 157 and 165-pounders, watched from the bench.

They were not available due to injuries sustained Friday. For Sheets, a rib injury that will force him off the mat for a few days.

Wittlake suffered a left knee injury.

Daniel Manibog and Jalin Harper recorded losses at 157 and 165.

The Sooners won two of the next three bouts, entering the heavyweight match with a 10-7 lead.

Luke Surber, OSU’s heavyweight, avenged a first semester loss to Josh Heindselman with a 4-2 decision.

Late in the second period, Surber scrambled into a backdoor takedown; one that was indicative of the outcome.

“Once I got that takedown, I was like, ‘I’m not losing,’” Surber

said. “He wants to keep every match close. He doesn’t score a lot of points. I knew once I took him down, he couldn’t take me down.”

Surber celebrated his victory by connecting with the wrestling-crazed fans with the O-S-U chant.

“I was feeding off the energy of the fans,” he said. “Somebody told me that I did the S backwards, but I don’t know.”

Joey Prata defeated Trevor Mastrogiovanni at 125 pounds to carry a 16-10 Oklahoma lead into the final two bouts.

But Daton Fix had other ideas. He needed a major decision to boost OSU’s chances. A regular decision would have forced a criteria-decided dual if Young followed with a win.

That’s what Fix did.

Fix, the No. 2 133-pounder, grabbed a 12-4 major decision over Anthony Madrigal, leaving the dual up to Young.

“I’m the type of guy that if the dual is gonna come down to somebody, let it come down to me,” he said. “Let me go out there do what I do and try to get those bonus points.

I wouldn’t have been in that situation without the rest of my team.”

But what Fix and Young showed was the responsibility of ensuring a win for their team. After OSU’s losses against Iowa State and Northern Iowa, Smith conveyed feelings of disappointment with a Cowboy not setting an example of what was needed to win.

On Sunday, he praised

his team for the opposite.

“Not just the team win but we need someone to go, ‘OK, this is a critical moment,’” Smith said. “How are you going to perform? We needed someone to go out and score three takedowns.

We needed someone to follow it up with a major decision. We’re winning this dual meet. That’s what he showed.”

Match results No. 12 Oklahoma State 18, No. 24 Oklahoma 16 149: No. 13 Kaden Gfeller (OSU) MD No. 18 Willie McDougald (OU), 12-2 157: No. 14 Justin Thomas (OU) dec. Daniel Manibog (OSU), 9-3 165: No. 32 Joe Grello (OU) dec. Jalin Harper (OSU), 3-0 174: No. 12 Dustin Plott (OSU) dec. Anthony Mantanona (OU), 4-3 184: Keegan Moore (OU) dec. No. 8 Dakota Geer (OSU), 9-4 197: No. 17 Jake Woodley (OU) MD Gavin Stika (OSU), 13-3 HWT: No. 31 Luke Surber (OSU) dec. No. 28 Josh Heindselman (OU), 4-2 125: No. 32 Joey Prata (OU) dec. No. 7 Trevor Mastrogiovanni (OSU), 4-1 133: No. 2 Daton Fix (OSU) MD Tony Madrigal (OU), 12-4 141: No. 21 Carter Young (OSU) MD Jacob Butler (OU), 11-3

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Cowgirls extend win streak against USC, Tulsa Payton Little Staff Reporter

the match,” Young said. “That’s what makes Oklahoma State special. When visiting teams come in, they’re like wow this is a different environment. We The OSU’s hot streak want to leave an impression and stayed burning.

I think that’s just what college On Saturday, the Cowgirls tennis should be.” defeated No. 10 USC 4-1 on SatLisa Marie-Rioux claimed urday, and Tulsa 4-0 on Sunday. the biggest win of the weekend, The crowd roared in supdefeating USC’s Eryn Cayetano, port of OSU at the Greenwood the No. 1 singles player. Not Tennis Center, blasting “Orange only did Rioux commanded the Power” chants. Cowgirl coach match, winning the first set 6-0 Chris Young got in on the action, and the second 6-3. as he turned to the crowd to get “I think Lisa played so everyone on their feet during the clean and flawless,” Young said. final point against USC. “She stuck to the game plan, she “The best thing I can do for took time away, and she stayed our girls is get people to come to up on the baseline. That’s what

Lisa does.”

Contributing to the score against Tulsa, Freshman Sofia Rojas had a dominated Shura Poppe. Rojas won her match in two sets with 6-1 and 6-2 victories.

“It gives me extra confidence,” Rojas said. “My last two matches I had split sets after losing the first set. Getting a win where I just won in two sets pretty easily gives me confidence.”

This marks the fifth win in a row for the Cowgirls, and the sweep against Tulsa brought them their fourth sweep on the season. sports.ed@ocolly.com

Joel Devick Cowboys pitcher Bryce Osmond throws to first during the Oklahoma State vs. Oral Roberts baseball game on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at O’Brate Stadium in Stillwater.

3 takeaways Martin, timely hitting wins series for Cowboys Braden Bush Staff Reporter

at five in the top of the ninth, Jake Thompson hit a double into right field, scoring runner Hueston Morrill. Thompson recordVanderbilt’s Jaed three hits, none bigger vier Vaz plagued the OSU than the one that clinched pitching staff for much of the game for OSU. Sunday afternoon.

Griffin DoerschHe scored three ing further solidified his runs, but with two outs in reputation as a power the ninth inning, OSU’s hitter Sunday. Doerschright-hander Trevor ing, a Northern Kentucky Martin was able to retire transfer, hit the first home Vaz and secure the game run of the season for the for the Cowboys. Martin Cowboys, ending with secured a 7-5 victory for three hits and three RBIs. No. 7 OSU against No. 3 His RBI double to left Vanderbilt in Nashville, center in the ninth scored Tennessee. the insurance run for the Here are three take- Pokes. aways from the win that Martin’s masterful gave OSU (2-1) the series closing victory.

Martin did not enter the game under favorable Osmond’s solid circumstances. He entered start the game in the eighth inJunior pitcher Bryce ning with OSU’s lead havOsmond started off hot, ing been cut to one run, striking out the first pair only one out recorded, and of batters in a total of the game-tying runner in eight pitches. The next two scoring position. batters hit doubles, resultAfter a sacrifice fly ing in an early run for the to right field that scored Commodores. Osmond a runner and evened the collected himself and scoreboard, Martin, a Big struck out the next batter, 12 All-Freshman pitcher stranding another run on last season, composed second. himself and iced the game.

Besides a third inMartin concluded his outning home run from Vaz, ing with zero hits allowed Osmond had a solid open- and three strikeouts, ining outing. In five innings cluding the game-sealing pitched, Osmond recorded strikeout of Vaz. eight strikeouts and allowed four hits, one walk and three earned runs.

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Former OSU players recount alumni game Sam Hutchens Assistant Sports Editor The Oklahoma State crowd cheered for more than one team Saturday.

When OSU players trotted off the court at halftime, more Cowboys took their place. It took a few minutes to get everyone lined up, but when the mass of more than 80 former players got settled, they were serenaded with applause.

The game, an 82-79 OSU win against Kansas State in overtime, was an alumni game.

Former players from every decade since 1950 came to Stillwater. Some came from far away. Others like Alex Webber, who played at OSU from 19962000, live in Stillwater and had a short trip.

“The best part for me was being with that group of guys being recognized,” Webber said. “The fact that I was able to be a part of the group like the gentlemen that were on that court, it’s like a fraternity. The fact that they brought us back is so appreciated.”

The players were honored at halftime in a short ceremony.

Many players came to Stillwater on Thursday. More than 90 current and

Abby Smith More than 80 former players returned to Stillwater for the alumni game.

former players and coaches gathered in the O-Club in Gallagher-Iba Arena on Friday night to enjoy a meal and swap slightly embellished tales.

“We had a dinner last night, told stretched out stories,” Webber said.

“The fish is bigger, whatever. It is a

Sam Hutchens More than 80 former players honored on the Feb. 19, 2022 basketball game against Kansas State

great feeling to be out there with that group of guys.”

Jason Miller, who played from 2001-04, said there was a screen in the O-Club that showed highlights from OSU’s 2004 Final Four run.

It also showed highlights from the 1995 team Bryant Reeves led to a Final Four.

The videos, and wealth of players from different generations, provided opportunities for stories and laughs.

“I don’t know of one player that does not have an Eddie Sutton impersonation,” Webber said. “(Or one player) that does not have that locker room story that I forgot.”

The players sat with others who played in the same decade. Charles Williams, who played from 1982-85, said he enjoyed talking with people who played before him.

“Waiting to hear the stories from the guys that were before you was very interesting,” Williams said. “I love hearing stories about the foundation.”

Junior Avery Anderson took the reunion to catch up with former teammates who are playing professional basketball.

“I talked to Lindy (Waters) yesterday, just seeing what’s up with him,” Anderson said. “Then Cam (McGriff) came in this morning.”

Miller sat in section 219. It was roped off and reserved for alumni. It was his first time watching a game in Gallagher-Iba Arena as a fan.

Sophomore guard Bryce Thompson, who had a game-high 23 points, said the playing experience is heightened when alumni attend.

“It makes the game more fun because you’ve got the people that laid the path for us to come,” Thompson said. “We want to give them a win, and we want to give them a good

game. It was a little close but we gave them an overtime win and that’s all we can ask for.”

Miller, who lives in Huntsville, Texas, said he enjoyed coming back and seeing what changed.

“When I left they were just starting the construction on Boone Pickens (Stadium),” Miller said. “So to walk up and see the practice court, it’s kind of a surreal moment. You kind of get the goosebumps back.”

Williams lives in Dallas and runs a skills and character development program. He was back for the fifth time, and has always found value in the trips to Stillwater.

“I’ve enjoyed every single time I’ve come back,” Williams said. “Every time I come back there is something new. You get to hear something interesting.”

Mixing players of all ages was by design, continuing former OSU coach

Eddie Sutton’s tradition.

“Coach Sutton made it a point to bring all generations together,” Webber said. “Even the guys that played in the ‘50s, we have such a mutual respect for each other because we went through the exact same thing on the court. We have a commonality to be able to talk about OSU and basketball even though they live two states away and we see each other once every three or four years, it’s like a family reunion.”

Coach Mike Boynton said he enjoyed spending time with the players and was grateful for the strong turnout.

“It speaks volumes about the university,” Thompson said. “To have that big of a showing from all your past players, that means a lot to me because it means you’re doing the right things here and they want to come back.” sports.ed@ocolly.com

Abby Smith The players were celebrated during a halftime ceremony when the Cowboys played against Kansas State.

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Kelsey Knight OSU students plan for spring break trips, as the week-long break returns this year.

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to stay there for a week,” Kachurka said. “I’m very excited to unwind a little bit and take a break from school.”

Kachurka isn’t the only one with vacation plans, Spring break is less than a month away, and however. Rylee Schneller, a freshman majoring in apOklahoma State students and faculty are looking for- plied exercise science, will be going to Myrtle Beach, ward to the week-long break from classes.

South Carolina, with her family over spring break. It This year’s break has even more anticipation will also be her first time visiting the state. than usual, as there was no break last spring semester When asked about what she was most excited due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year marks a for, Schneller said, “The warm weather and going return to normal, as the halfway point intermission is to the beach, and just getting away from school for a back. while.”

With the week at their disposal, some students While some students are traveling, others will are taking the time to visit family members and go on be enjoying the comfort of home. vacation.

Johnna Orange, a sophomore majoring in apLuke Kachurka, a junior majoring in marketplied exercise science and sports media, is one of ing, is excited for spring break to return, and he looks them. forward to his future plans.

“I’m just going home, chill with my family, and “I think I am going up to Florida because my enjoy my break with them,” Orange said. grandparents are running a beach house. So I’m going When asked about her thoughts of spring break

returning, Orange said she was excited and feels everyone needs a break.

Other students will be returning home, but they will have exciting events to look forward to.

Kaytlyn Cash, a freshman majoring in animal science, will be going to the Oklahoma Youth Expo – a livestock show – over spring break.

“I will be spending it the same way that I have since I was nine: I’ll be going to OYE,” Cash said.

A former competitor at OYE, Cash said that she would be going to down to watch a friend who is showing in the event.

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US warns that Russia may target multiple cities in Ukraine Alberto Nardelli and Jennifer Jacobs Bloomberg News WASHINGTON — The U.S. has told allies that any Russian invasion of Ukraine would potentially see it target multiple cities beyond the capital Kyiv, according to three people familiar with the matter.

Cities that could also come under attack include Kharkiv in the northeast and Odessa and Kherson in the south, said the people, all Western officials who asked not to be identified talking about such sensitive matters. They did not provide details on the intelligence they said underlined these calculations.

The U.S. view is shaped in part by granular insight into the types of Russian forces and capabilities currently near Ukraine, as well as how they might be prepared to act from multiple locations, the officials said. They did not specify what a potential attack might include, or comment on what Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ultimate goal might be in taking such action, but one person said U.S. assessments suggest any large scale invasion could be backed up by air support and cyber disruptions.

An invasion from multiple locations could essentially fence Ukraine in. Such massive attacks and the huge civilian casualties they’d likely cause would galvanize Western support for sanctions on Russia, as well as shock people in Russia, many of whom have family and cultural ties to Ukraine.

Russia has positioned significant combat forces in Belarus, on the Russian-Ukrainian border, in occupied Crimea and at sea. Moscow also supports separatists in eastern Ukraine although it denies arming them.

President Joe Biden said on Friday he’s now convinced Putin has decided to move against Ukraine and that an invasion — including a strike on Kyiv — could come within days. A similar assessment to Biden’s public remarks was shared with key European allies on Friday, the officials said. One said there was no way of knowing with certainty what Putin will ultimately decide to do, and that even if he has made a decision it can be reversed at short notice.

Putin has indicated the buildup is partly intended to pressure the West on his demands for security guarantees.

Moscow continues to deny it plans to invade Ukraine and says it is already pulling troops back from areas near the border. The U.S. disputes that, accusing Russia of building up its forces further over the past week. Russia is now also extending drills in Belarus which were due to end Sunday.

Russian officials last week mocked Western intelligence, after similar warnings an invasion could happen as soon as Feb. 15 or 16. “It is impossible to talk seriously about such issues,” Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said by phone on Saturday in response to a request for comment on whether Russia could potentially target a number of

cities in the event of an invasion.

“Bloomberg has already published several articles about the alleged Russian invasion of Ukraine or non-invasion of Ukraine,” said Zakharova, whose response Bloomberg is printing here in its entirety.

“This information has never proved accurate. It was denied both by the Russian side and refuted directly by subsequent events,” she said. “Each time Bloomberg refers to some unnamed sources: some diplomats or some intelligence data. If at least one of those times the information was confirmed, it would probably be worth discussing this topic. At the same time, Bloomberg hasn’t drawn any conclusions and continues to refer to some unnamed sources and replicate fakes. In this regard, there is a logical conclusion that Bloomberg is either blindly allowing itself to be used by U.S. intelligence agencies or knowingly spreading disinformation.”

The German and French governments, which had adopted a more cautious view on the prospects of a Russia move on Ukraine, have stepped up their public warnings in the past 24 hours. “Every indication is that Russia is planning a full attack on Ukraine,” NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg told German broadcaster ARD. Spokespeople for the White House National Security Council declined to comment.

Attacks on some of Ukraine’s trade arteries would have significant economic consequences. As much as 70% of Ukraine’s exports and imports go by sea and the Odessa region’s ports handle three quarters of that. Ukraine mostly ships by sea to and from Asia, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas.

While Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has agreed to meet U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken this week in Europe, the U.S. assessment is that Moscow has not appeared willing to engage in substantive discussions on proposals the U.S. has put forward, the officials said.

Those include discussions around arms control and risk reduction mechanisms. Russia has also steered clear of opportunities to explain what was going on with its troops, one of them said.

The Kremlin has demanded that NATO shut the door to further members, especially Ukraine, and that the military alliance rewind its presence in eastern Europe. Both those requests are seen as non-starters. NATO has moved more troops east, although it has made clear alongside the U.S. that soldiers would not go into Ukraine if Russia were to invade.

The U.S. and the U.K. have also publicly warned that Russia is working to create pretexts for an invasion, which could come in the form of a so-called “false-flag” operation or trying to goad Ukraine into an escalation.

The officials pointed to an increase in reports of cease-fire violations and disinformation in eastern Ukraine, where separatists control some areas and

Tribune News Service US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to members of the media at her hotel after attending the Munich Security Conference (MSC), on Feb. 20 in Munich, Germany.

often exchange fire with Ukrainian troops. The leaders of two self-proclaimed republics in the Donbas area say they have ordered civilians living there to leave for Russia and are calling for men of fighting age to mobilize.

Moscow accuses Kyiv of seeking to forcibly regain control of Donbas, and of unprovoked attacks on separatist areas, which Ukraine denies.

The U.S. and the U.K. also attributed a cyberattack against Ukraine’s financial sector last week to Russian intelligence services. Moscow said it was not behind the disruption.

Still, Western leaders are at pains to stress there is still a diplomatic window. “As much diplomacy as possible without being naive — that’s the aim,” German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Saturday at the Munich Security Conference. Group of Seven leaders plan a virtual call on Thursday.

“I believe that we should continue to try up until the very last minute, until it’s no longer possible,” U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Saturday in Vilnius. news.ed@ocolly.com

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Aaron Rodgers and Shailene Woodley reportedly call it quits Brian Niemietz New York Daily News Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and actress Shailene Woodley have reportedly called off their engagement.

Quoting an “insider,” celebrity site In Touch reports that Rodgers “put football first” and neither he nor Woodey were happy.

That publications also said Rodgers, 38, got cold feet as his wedding day with the 30-year-old “Ending, Beginnings” actress approached. The pair announced their engagement one year ago.

Whether or not football will continue to be a priority for the unvaccinated Rodgers is uncertain. The fourtime NFL Most Valuable Player has not announced whether he’ll play next year or retire.

He recently said he could make that decision by the end of the month.

Rodgers has spent his entire career with the Packers since entering the NFL in 2005. He was named the 2022 MVP last week.

Woodley stood by Rodgers when he contracted COVID-19 in November after claiming he’d been immunized.

Rodgers, who had not been vaccinated, was forced to miss a game against the Kansas City Chiefs, which accounted for one of his team’s four regular season losses.

They won 13 games and finished first in their conference before being upset at home in the playoffs. During his time away from the team, a photo of a man walking around Los Angeles who some people believed was Rodgers began making the rounds online.

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37 Agreement 39 One of Nolan Ryan’s seven 41 “Any day now” 44 Kiss from Consuela 46 “And your reason?”

49 One-celled pond dwellers 50 “The dog ate my homework” is a sad one

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51 Conductor Ozawa 52 Pessimist 53 Throw with effort 56 Egg yellow 57 Drain swirl 59 Passing words?

60 Arm bone 61 Fishing rod attachment 64 “You betcha” 65 Dr. of hip-hop

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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 an 8 — Attend to shared finances. Delays or misunderstandings could slow the action. An unexpected expense requires budget adjustment. Collaboration can get lucrative. Pull together.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — You and your partner may not agree on everything. A challenge requires diplomacy and tact. Share the load for what you both love.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — Nurture your physical well-being.

Delays, misunderstandings or mistakes could affect your work, healthy and energy levels. Recharge with exercise, good food and rest.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is an 8 — Focus on what you love. Avoid distractions or controversy. Don’t listen to negativity. Adapt a creative project around unexpected changes for new possibilities.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — Domestic projects face a challenge.

Reinforce structural elements. Clarify misunderstandings in the moment. Don’t try to force anything. Make repairs and enjoy the results.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Patiently navigate a creative project around delays or breakdowns. Edit and revise for new circumstances. Let go of preconceptions. Clarify miscommunications. Discuss possibilities.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is an 8 — Maintain positive cash flow around a challenge. Compute expenses and scratch out anything unnecessary. Fortune favors initiative and effort. Find new resources in unexpected places.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 9 — You’re gaining confidence. Adjust with personal changes or transitions. Draw upon hidden resources. Strengthen foundations. Keep your word. Hold yourself to high standards.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7 — Concentrate on cleanup and reorganization. Avoid distracting chatter or gossip. Get creative behind closed doors.

Enjoy private rituals and practices. Revise plans. Imagine the possibilities.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Support your team with a shared endeavor. Strengthen foundational elements of your plan. Ignore gossip, assumptions or rumors and stick with basic facts.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8 — Resolve a professional challenge by clarifying communications and reinforcing foundations. Don’t push an authority figure. Polish your marketing materials to reflect current directions.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7 — Traffic, delays or breakdowns could frustrate explorations. Ensure that structures for support are stable and reliable.

Wait for better conditions to launch. Plan and prepare.

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Solution to Saturday’s puzzle

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

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‘Uncharted’ The go-to blockbuster film

Clay Enos Mark Wahlberg, left, and Tom Holland look to make their move in Columbia Pictures’ “Uncharted.” (Clay Enos/Columbia Pictures/TNS)

Connor Gray Staff Reporter

Holland as the main character Nathan Drake. Holland brings great charisma to the role and succeeds in delivering an attitude and quips that make you instantly buy into him as Nate and want to see him succeed on One of the most beloved video game franchises his journey. of recent years is the action-adventure franchise “UnThe action throughout the film is also a highcharted.” This is exactly why so many people were light which is showcased through mostly good choskeptical of the thought of a film following the fan reography that is occasionally interrupted by quick favorite Nathan Drake on his countless adventures. cutting with the camera work, but ultimately does not After seeing “Uncharted” in theaters it is a pleasant take away from the action too much. Holland also surprise, enjoyable time at the movies and a faithful excels with stunt work in “Uncharted” that makes the adaptation of the iconic video game series. action sequences feel all the sweeter when it is pulled If you go to the theater expecting an Oscar off well on the big screen. worthy film from “Uncharted” you simply will not get The supporting cast of Mark Wahlberg as Victor it, but if you go expecting to have a fun time with an Sullivan and Sophia Taylor Ali as Chloe Frazer does action-adventure blockbuster, you will leave satisfied. not feel like anything special but is not terrible either.

The plot of “Uncharted” is your usual run-of-the-mill It takes a while for the chemistry between Holland adventure flick that hits the same beats as most of the and Wahlberg to feel natural and not quite as forced, other films in the genre and can fall into the category but once they hit their stride they do not slow down. of generic, but this is not all bad.

Sophia Taylor Ali portrays Chloe Frazer well, The best aspect of the film is undoubtedly Tom but ultimately is just dealing with the product of

mediocre writing and results in having a slightly forgettable character. The same criticism can be said about the two antagonists in the film played by Tati Gabrielle and Antonio Banderas. Both did well with what they were given, but in the end, they simply feel like forgettable and cliché villains that you would see in every action movie.

“Uncharted” uses grand sets and action pieces to its advantage while also having a few easter eggs, including a cameo from Nathan Drake voice actor Nolan North, that make this an enjoyable time at the movies for both die-hard fans of the games and people who just want to sit down, turn off their brains and have a blast. “Uncharted” is a blockbuster movie with a few flaws that still manages to be a joyful experience in the end.

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