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James created Black wrestling excellence at OSU
Courtesy of OSU Athletics OSU wrestler Joe James, was the heavyweight national champion in 1964.
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When Joe James stepped into the wrestling room, he turned heads. Eyes were focused on a ripped, muscular body with towering height and a chiseled jawline. Everybody wanted to see James. James, OSU’s first Black wrestler, became the school’s first Black national champion in any sport with a heavyweight championship in 1964. His success opened opportunities for hundreds of Black wrestlers, especially in Oklahoma. He was a role model for many. An example of what can be accomplished as a Black wrestler. “I think he motivated a lot 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. In an interview with ABC after his win in 1964, James was reportedly told to remove his warmups — the only competitor to do so because the fans wanted to see his ripped torso. What was his weightlifting routine? It’s gotta be something crazy, right? “No, I just do push-ups and one-hand chinups,” James told ABC. The methods to obtain ultra-strength were all natural. It was the first thing people noticed. An extraordinary specimen to his teammates. “Joe had the widest shoulders and smallest waist of any athlete I have ever seen,” said Jack Brisco, James’ teammate at OSU, in a book titled “Wrestling Tough”. “He was about as cut as anyone who ever stepped onto the mat. He never lifted a weight in his life, back then.” Afterward, cultural success followed. James set the standard. Since 1964, OSU produced five Black national champions and many more All-Americans. “He wrestled like a giant and so a lot came after him,” Smith said. “A lot of great wrestlers came after him.” Names of Cowboy wrestling lore like Kenny Monday, Bobby Douglas and Daniel Cormier were all James’ successors. Black excellence within Cowboy wrestling extends to coaching, too. Three Division 1 head
wrestling coaches are black. Two are OSU graduates, Chris Pendleton (Oregon State) and Glen Lanham (Duke). Despite historical success, JaQuan Jackson is the only Black wrestler on Smith’s squad. Jordan Williams of Owasso, a highly touted 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 wrestler 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.”
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OSU sweeps Sunday doubleheader Gabriel Trevino Staff Reporter On Sunday, the Oklahoma State Cowgirls took on Texas A&M and Tennessee State at the Reveille Classic.
OSU won both games, defeating Tennessee State 5-0 and Texas A&M 1-0. Elish efficiency Senior transfer pitcher Miranda Elish threw all seven innings against the Aggies. She struck out 11 batters and allowed only one run. Elish did walk five batters, something that played a part in allowing a first inning run, but eventually found her groove. Wary Wynne First baseman Morgyn Wynne, who has gotten off to a slow start this season, continued to struggle in the batter’s box. In six plate appearances, Wynne was hitless on Sunday; lowering her batting average to
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.120 on the season. Through 12 games, Wynne has a .241 on-base percentage and a .240 slugging percentage. Maxwell keeps excelling It took only 83 pitches for junior pitcher Kelly Maxwell to strike out 13 batters and complete seven innings of work in the circle against Tennessee State. Maxwell has pitched 37 innings this season and allowed two runs, giving her an ERA of 0.32. The total opponent’s batting average against Maxwell is .114. She allows less than one baserunner per inning. sports.ed@ocolly.com
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Missed free throws, layups sink Cowgirls in Morgantown
Ben Cohen Taylen Collins scores a clutch layup late in the 4th quarter.
Ben Hutchens Staff Reporter The Cowgirls did something they can’t do in a close game. Miss easy shots. On Sunday, OSU’s women’s basketball team lost 60-56 to West Virginia in Morgantown, West Virginia. The close margin is painful for OSU fans, considering the Cowgirls missed 21 layups and 10 free-throws.
OSU coach Jim Littell brought up those missed opportunities, saying they were shots the Cowgirls couldn’t get back. “Our scoring has been a problem all year long,” Littell said. “And when you’re challenged to score the basketball, that hurts.” Littell explained the cost of the misses in a basic form. “If you break it down and get real simple on this game, you hit two free throws and two more free throws you win the ball game, and that’s not that’s not an outlandish thing right there,” Littell said. “But we didn’t do it.”
scored the next seven points. Freshman Macie James scored 14, tying a career high. She led OSU in points and scored six in the fourth quarter to get OSU back into the game. “I thought Macie James was incredible for a young kid in a big-time environment,” Littell said. “I thought she stepped up and hit big shots. She guarded well.” James converted three of four 3-point attempts, carrying an otherwise inefficient OSU offense that made 33% of shots from the field, 44% of 3-pointers and 47% of free-throws. “I know I sound like a broken record,” Littell said. “We shoot the ball better from the three than we do from the free throw line or the field.”
Defense kept OSU (8-17 overall, 3-13 Big 12) in the game, and the Cowgirls took advantage even taking a 51-50 lead on a jump shot from guard Lexy Keys sports.ed@ocolly.com with 4:17 left. After Keys’ basket, the Mountaineers
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Russia will be ‘isolated’ on world stage, US ambassador to the United Nations says Shant Shahrigian New York Daily News The United States will cut off Russia and “isolate” the country on the world stage, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations vowed Sunday. “We can isolate them in the United Nations. We can isolate them in U.N. specialized agencies. They are feeling that isolation,” Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield said ahead of an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council. Appearing on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Thomas-Greenfield said the U.S. would push for a General Assembly meeting Monday and promised that Russia “will be called out and their aggressions will be brought to the attention of the world.” More sanctions on Russia are coming, she added. President Joe Biden has said U.S. troops won’t be sent to Ukraine. “The Russians can be assured that we will continue to put more and more sanctions as they continue to press more on the Ukrainian government,” she said. Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine has led to widespread international outrage. The U.S. and European Union have imposed severe sanctions and kicked certain Russian banks out of the SWIFT network of financial institutions, among other steps. news.ed@ocolly.com
Via Tribune News Service Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, addresses the media after the United Nations Security Council meeting at United Nations headquarters on Feb. 25 in New York City.
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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)
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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Students anticipate spring break Stephen Stumpff Staff Reporter Spring break is less than a month away, and Oklahoma State students and faculty are looking forward to the week-long break from classes. This year’s break has even more anticipation than usual, as there was no break last spring semester due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year marks a return to normal, as the halfway point intermission is back. With the week at their disposal, some students are taking the time to visit family members and go on vacation. Luke Kachurka, a junior majoring in marketing, is excited for spring break to return, and he looks forward to his future plans. “I think I am going up to Florida because my grandparents are running a beach house. So I’m going 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, however. Rylee Schneller, a freshman majoring in applied exercise science, will be going to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, with her family over spring break. It will also be her first time visiting the state. When asked about what she was most excited for, Schneller said, “The warm weather and going to the beach, and just getting away from school for a while.” While some students are traveling, others will be enjoying the comfort of home. Johnna Orange, a sophomore majoring in applied exercise science and sports media, is one of them. “I’m just going home, chill with my family, and enjoy my break with them,” Orange said. 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. “It’ll be weird to be back since I won’t be in the ring anymore, but I am pretty excited because I’ll get to hang out, sit around [and watch].” Kelsey Knight
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DC Comics Peacemaker (John Cena) was introduced in 1966 with the tagline “A man who loves peace so much he’s willing to fight for it!”
James Gunn’s ‘Peacemaker’ is a work of art Baylor Bryant Staff Reporter
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Starring John Cena, the film debuted on Jan. 13, 2022, and premiered with its first three episodes, with a new episode of the show coming out every Thursday. The series had a total of eight episodes. By the end of the series, Gunn and Cena proved James Gunn makes another slam dunk superthat they could turn an unknown character like Peacehero project. maker into a fan favorite. The series has a perfect Gunn, the mind behind “Guardians of the Galblend of comedy, action and drama. Paired with an axy” and “The Suicide Squad,” wrote and directed the amazing acting performance from Cena, the series spin-off series, “Peacemaker.” stands out among the other projects in the canon Many believed the series to be unnecessary. DCEU, or DC Extended Universe. Peacemaker was not a very well received character The cast of characters seem to mesh well with in “The Suicide Squad,” due to his actions at the end Cena’s Peacemaker, and they all have their own estabof the film. Gunn however, knew he could tell Peace- lished character traits and arcs throughout the show, maker’s story in a way that fans would feel bad for the allowing the audience to feel emotionally attached to character, and fall in love with the narrative. them.
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Nancy Black Tribune Content Agency Linda Black Horoscopes Today’s Birthday (02/28/22). Recharge body, mind and spirit this year. Consistent routines, planning and organization animate your vision. Professional status and influence flower naturally this winter, leading to exciting springtime communications. Sidestep obstacles with summer explorations, before autumn conditions reveal solutions. Tap into inner passion, purpose and creativity. 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 — Connect with friends for the latest. Share support around a common challenge. Let others know about solutions, resources and tools. Share the news. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 9 — Practical professional priorities have your attention. Communication helps you navigate an unexpected situation. Provide motivation and encouragement. Advance your project by connecting with friends. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — Investigate possibilities and potential. Take advantage of favorable conditions for advancement. Expand your exploration to new levels. Communicate and connect with a wider circle. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 9 — Communication opens new possibilities for you and your partner. Support each other with unusual circumstances. Talk to align on actions. Forge your shared path together. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9 — Romance arises in conversation, despite a challenge or surprise. Together, you’re much smarter. Determine your course and coordinate actions. Share sweet connections. Collaboration wins. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 9 — Physical action gets results. Study ways to improve performance with doctors, coaches and experts. Adjust routines and techniques for greater health, strength and endurance. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is an 8 — Relax and enjoy good company. Discuss possibilities and potential solutions with loved ones and trusted friends. Your heart leads you to the perfect idea. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — Domestic matters require attention. Talk with experts and talented friends about the home improvements you’re considering. Study and research reveal the perfect solution. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 9 — Unravel a tangled web. Get to the bottom of a controversy or story. Clarify misunderstandings and maintain open communication channels. The truth comes out. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 9 — Advance a lucrative project around an obstacle with care and diplomacy. Adjust the budget to maintain positive cash flow. Empower sales and marketing efforts. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — Take charge to adapt personal plans around a surprise. Avoid risk or expense. Talk with people you respect and admire for solutions. Stretch your wings. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — Recharge in peaceful private settings. Avoid noise or crowds. Slow to reconsider the road ahead. Adjust around an unexpected blockage. Revise plans for greater ease.
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Eurovision Song Contest bans Russia from 2022 competition, citing ‘disrepute’ concerns Nardine Saad Los Angeles Times Citing its rules and values, the Eurovision Song Contest has barred Russia from this year’s event because its participation could bring “disrepute” to the competition. The European Broadcasting Union, which organizes the international music competition, said that “no Russian act will participate” in the contest following the country’s invasion of Ukraine this week. However, Russia has not yet announced an entrant for the glitzy contest. “The Executive Board of the EBU made the decision following a recommendation earlier today by the Eurovision Song Contest’s governing body, the Reference Group, based on the rules of the event and the values of the EBU,” the group said in a statement Friday. The recommendation was also supported by the EBU’s Television Committee and the decision “reflects concern that, in light of the unprecedented crisis in Ukraine, the inclusion of a Russian entry in this year’s Contest would bring the competition into disrepute.” The EBU, which describes itself as “an apolitical member organization of broadcasters committed to upholding the values of public service,” said that it consulted its membership before reaching the decision. “We remain dedicated to protecting the values of a cultural competition which promotes international exchange and understanding, brings audiences together, celebrates diversity through music and unites Europe on one stage,” the statement said. Ukraine has been the site of a Russian invasion since Thursday. The former Soviet country will be represented at Eurovision by the Kalush Orchestra, a “hip-hop band with a fondness for folk,” according to the Associated Press. This year’s Eurovision Song Contest finale is being held in Turin, Italy, on May 14. The show is often watched by 200 million viewers annually. “American Song Contest,” a U.S. TV spinoff of the famed international series, will premiere stateside on NBC on March 21. The eight-week series will be hosted by rapper Snoop Dogg and first “American Idol” winner Kelly Clarkson. In 2020, Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams starred in a Netflix film spoofing the contest called “Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga.”
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Kenzo Tribouillard Italy’s Maneskin pose for pictures on stage with the trophy after winning the final of the 65th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest 2021, at the Ahoy convention centre in Rotterdam, on May 22, 2021.