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lot about how to approach it and I think she executed the plan we came up with really well. We talked about getting to the front with 1,000 Meters to go and then never giving up and she certainly did that.” Roe is OSU’s first NCAA indiSam Hutchens vidual title winner since Kaela Edwards Assistant Sports Editor won the mile in 2016. Roe is the fifth Cowgirl to win an NCAA individual Taylor Roe has accomplished title. another goal. Roe’s win caps off her stellar “I’ve not won a national title,” Roe season where she won a Big 12 chamsaid Tuesday. “That’s definitely a goal of pionship in the DMR, Mile and 3,000 mine.” Meters. Roe, a junior Oklahoma State In her national championship race, distance runner, changed that on Satur- Roe got the lead with just under three day. She won her first NCAA title in the laps remaining and held off NC State women’s indoor 3,000 Meters. runner Katelyn Tuohy down the stretch. Dave Smith, the OSU Director of “I just go with whatever feels Track & Field and Cross Country, was right,” Roe said. “I know Dave (Smith) with Roe and eight other OSU athletes has trust in me and I trust myself that in Birmingham, Alabama, for the Indoor my intuition is going to be the best for National Championships. me.” “I thought (Roe) ran incredibly a poised, patient, strategically almost perfect race,” Smith said. “We talked a sports.ed@ocolly.com
Afghan refugees find home in Stillwater Taylor Roe won her first national title in the women’s indoor 3,000 Meters.
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As they left Afghanistan, their lives were forever changed. Tayyab Ghazniwal is a refugee who fled Afghanistan and lives in Stillwater. Ghazniwal attended a school where he learned English before the Taliban regained control. “In Afghanistan, I was a part of The International School of Kabul and the school was funded by USAID, so the staff was predominantly foreigners,” Ghazniwal said. “I was a part of that institution for seven years, but eventually the school shut down because of threats from terrorists. I continued my education through the online medium. I funded it personally through being a teacher in Afghanistan.” The U.S. had been involved in its longest war until last year in Afghanistan. During that time, the U.S. attempted to help Afghan citizens fight the Taliban. The Taliban and the U.S. government agreed to a withdrawal deadline for U.S. troops by May 1. In April, President Joe Biden announced he would order all troops to be home before the anniversary of 9/11. As the U.S. evacuated several thousand Afghan refugees in July, Stillwater became a place of relocation. The evacuation process from Afghanistan to the U.S. was not easy. In about three months, Ghazniwal traveled from Afghanistan to Qatar, Germany, Washington, D.C.,
lies to get to the U.S.can take six months. “Unfortunately, none of these locations were properly prepared for us to come,” Ghazniwal said. “In Germany, we struggled with food and people lost a lot of weight. It was horrible. In Qatar, the food was fine, but there was no housing, so people struggled with that. It was a difficult journey. The refugee camp I was in was in the middle of a desert.” Ghazniwal arrived in Stillwater on Jan. 8 and lives in Oklahoma State student housing. Ghazniwal said the cultural and linguistic differences have made it difficultfor the refugees to adjust. “In the first couple of weeks some of the families struggled because there were less Afghan families here,” Ghazniwal said. “(The families) don’t speak the language of America, so they still do struggle with barriers, but it will improve over time.” To help begin to bridge this gap, Oklahoma State’s English Language and Intercultural Center created the Conversation Partners program under the OSU CARES grant. The program stands for Compassionate Afghan Resettlement and English Services. CARES conducts language assessments and figures out employability for the refugees. Assistant Director Shahrzad Mehrzad develops, selects and teaches the instructional materials for the 32 Afghan students enrolled in the CARES
Oklahoma State officials and faculty met to discuss topics including the resettlement of Afghan refugees in Stillwater.
program. Newcomers are continuing to be enrolled in the program every few weeks. “We offer two English as a Second Language (ESL) classes titled, ‘English for Cultural Integration’ and ‘English for Occupational Purposes’ for students,” Mehrzad said. “The former is designed for beginner students, and the latter is for more intermediate and advanced levels. Each class meets three days a week from 9-10:45 a.m.” After the refugees ESL classes, the refugees have Conversation Partners, where volunteers and students are paired. The volunteers range from OSU students to residents. Mehrzad said the topics include how to ride a bus in Stillwater, getting ready for taking a driving test and lessons in American currency are based on the
individual students’ needs. The classes and conversation partners are the primary instructional purposes in the CARES program. Mehrzad said the beginner classes are helpful for these newcomers who have little knowledge of English and need to be able to be a part of the Stillwater community. “The class for beginners prepares the learners for the important daily interactions and helps them navigate daily life in the U.S. culture,” Mehrzad said. “The ‘English for Occupational Purposes’ course focuses on workplace English and helps students with job hunting and applications. We are hopeful this program assists this group to be an active part of the community.” Ghazniwal works for the CARES program and the Stillwater Public
Schools to teach English to the other refugee families. Ghazniwal is a language interpreter, teacher and a familiar face for the Afghan families. “I work roughly 30 hours per week as a teacher at Will Rogers Elementary,” Ghazniwal said. “I specialize specifically with the Afghan kids, but I do have about three years of teaching experience so I connect with kids easily. I get a lot of attention from the American kids as well, so it’s fun.” Ghazniwal said the students’ English is improving and it isvaluable he is able to communicate with the refugees. Ghazniwal said OSU and the CARES program have been beneficialfor the education of adults and children. Ghazniwal said the refugees’ English classes for the children are get-
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ting a lot of attention, but the adult classes could be improved on. “I have been a direct witness to (CARES) having a positive improvement on the kids,” Ghazniwal said. “In the first couple of weeks, there was less improvement because of the struggle to adapt to a new environment, but as we let go of all of the fear and people become familiarized in our brainswe are able to learnand develop English abilities.” The community has responded generously to the refugees, and volunteers have started working with them one-on-one through the conversation partners program. Mackenzie Tomlinson is an English master’s student at OSU who was encouraged to join the program because of her experience teaching Composition I. See Refugees on 3
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Notebook: Expectations high for Young in NCAAs Rowdy Baribeau Staff Reporter Less than a week remains until eight Cowboy wrestlers head to Detroit in hopes of bringing back individual and team hardware to Stillwater. OSU coach John Smith discussed many topics leading into the championship weekend during Wednesday’s media availability. Here are some notes. Sixth-year strength Smith slammed the NCAA’s decision to grant extra eligibility in what he called “careless decisions” that were made far too early in the process. “[There’s] guys that are sixth-yearseniors and some of them seven years,” Smith said. “You know you got some 25-year-old kids wrestling a 18-year-old kid, 19-year-old kids, you know, if you’re a world champion you’d have to do that, but we’re not at world championships. So, this is a lot tougher tournament.” Smith said he understands it’s a different tournament because the inclusion of sixth year-seniors makes the quality of certain opponents stronger. While there are some younger wrestlers that can hold their own, the bodies of wrestlers that are 25 to 26 years of age are simply more built and seasoned. Young’s first Carter Young will be performing in his first NCAA Tournament for OSU at 141 pounds. No. 25 Young could potentially wrestle older veterans that have the clear advantage from an experience and bodily maturation standpoint. However, Smith is not taking any excuses from Young. “Man, at this point, who cares?” Smith said. “You’re gonna have to beat somebody, you got to be one of those guys, you know, you have to beat people.” Smith knows that the extra COVID year affects younger wrestlers, but for
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ond run at the NCAA championship. Plott went 1-2 in this past season in the 174-pound bracket. Smith said he realized Plott and Surber came from a strong wrestling background and attributes their growth and maturity to their Tuttle upbringing. “One thing about Plott and Surber, they come from a good environment,” Smith said. “A lot of discipline around their high school program and those guys are winners, you know. They’ve been around winning. They’ve won a lot with teams and individuals.” Smith noted the process it took for Surber to improve was tough, but he feels
good about his decision to go with Surber at the heavyweight spot in addition to Plott’s growth his sophomore year. “The Tuttle duo was killing me, hyperventilating,” Smith said. “But I knew as we pressed forward those guys (they) had a lot of potential of really bringing out a better wrestler, and that’s what they did, really. They came to wrestle in the last three or four weeks of wrestling.” Smith laughed reflecting on the struggles. It has become evident they’ve started to figure it out. sports.ed@ocolly.com
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Refugees... Continued from 1 “I am paired up with the refugees depending on their level of English,” Tomlinson said. “I work with them on conversation English so that they can go out and participate in the community. We are also working on (the refugees) getting their driver’s license and GEDs, so we have been studying for those tests. We must cater to all of the different needs regardless of their English level to get them set up in the community.” Tomlinson started volunteering Feb. 9. She said CARES gives the refugees a crash course of everything they need, including documents, friendly faces and a fresh start. Tomlinson found connecting with them as members of the community was essential. “It is important to empathize with them,” Tomlinson said. “(The refugees) had no choice in what happened to them. It could have easily been us. The things they went through are traumatic, but they are kind, welcoming and resilient people. We need to volunteer to get them settled and give them a warm welcome in our community.” The refugees have to start over with a new language’s alphabetical symbols. Learning things such as colors and letters is a challenge. Mehrzad said CARES helps volunteers develop an understanding of what working with and teaching English looks like to a group of refugees. “The benefits for the volunteers can be at a personal and professional level,” Mehrzad said. “On the personal level, volunteers get to know people from a different part of the world and appreciate the culture, worldviews and traditions these Afghan newcomers bring with them. This is needed especially in a community that values cultural diversity.” Mehrzad said bringing people together in the CARES program can create a sense of cooperation and understanding for one another. Mehrzad
Abby Cage Adding to the CARES grant, OSU works with the Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma for refugees resettled in Stillwater to create the Afghan Family Project.
said the ability to develop an awareness of the Middle Eastern culture and the life values this group of refugees holds will hopefully broaden the horizons of the volunteers. Bringing the refugees to Stillwater and involving them in OSU has created a more personalized experience for the refugees integrating into the community. Randy Kluver,dean of the School of Global Studies and Partnerships,has been heavily involved in the OSU resettlement effort for refugees from Tulsa to Stillwater. “(Stillwater) is a better fit for so many reasons,” Kluver said. “The refugees in Stillwater all started in Tulsa and moved here. The (refugees) who moved here find it is much more hospitable. They are being able to have a smaller group of people working with them, and their housing is a short distance away from their English classes and the Islamic center.” Kluver said overall, the move is helping them significantly. A more personalized experience in Stillwater is beneficial. OSU has a diverse community with a lot of international students and faculty. Kluver said the volunteers in CARES have been remarkably helpful. Volunteers from all over
the town have been taking people to stores, donating and helping teach English. Kluver said he thinks the response is coming from a place of gratitude. “Most of the Afghan refugees put their lives on the line helping Americans,” Kluver said. “(Volunteering) is a way for us to show our gratitude to the refugees for the help they gave to us when we were in their country.” The focus is on getting the refugees here and signed up for the program, for there arepeople moving to Stillwater once or twice a week. The refugees can have access to the OSU bus network and receive help looking for jobs. It is harder for the refugees to get around big cities without cars. The university also is bringing Afghan students who are registering at OSU. Ghazniwal is one of the students attending OSU. He is enrolled as a part-time student in six credit hours this semester. Kluver said the university has enrolled two refugees. “Being able to give them high-quality English instruction, which they often wouldn’t get elsewhere, is going to help them make progress quickly,” Kluver said. “They will be able to become employable much quicker.”
English at OSU. The volunteers are also helping them through donations of giving them gift cards to the Himalayan Grocery Store where they can buy their cultural foods.” Wakulich said the programs are working together to help the refugees become involved and stay here as long as they want raising families. Wakulich said he is thankful people are offering to help them learn the language and get involved in public schools. Learning about this opportunity through her church, Lindsey Gorske volunteers for the CARES program. Gorske focuses on practical skills such as conversation language, handling medical visits and writing your name because of the difference in the language’s alphabetical symbols. Gorske saidshe has to be flexible with the variety of language skills within the group. In some parts of the Middle East, women are not allowed to drive, so they are coming to the U.S.with no knowledge. She said it was eye-opening to talk with the refugees about basic cultural differences Americans might not even second-guess. “I was put in a group with two Afghan women, and we talked about everything important when learning how to drive because they do not have any way of getting around,” Gorske said. “Once you sit down with these people and get to know them a little bit, it doesn’t take long to enjoy their company. (The CARES program) is a place for them to come together and learn about our culture in America. (The refugees) have contact points of people they know they can talk to, and I hope it shows them that there are people here who care and welcome them.” Mehrzad said the CARES program needs to help them become productive and employed while keeping them as engaged as possible. OSU plans to have all of the families in Stillwater by the end of March. Finding everyone permanent employment, housing and success in schools are the program’s longterm goals.
Adding to the CARES grant, OSU works with the Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma for refugees resettled in Stillwater to create the Afghan Family Project. Kluver works closely with this project as the communication between the programs. “Catholic Charities only has a 90-day contact to resettle (the refugees),” Kluver said. “As of May 1, that contract will be over. We are thinking about what happens after that date until everybody learns English. We know we will offer ESL instruction for up to a year. There will be additional services like job training that are going to need additional help.” St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church is the local branch of Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma. The Rev. Kerry Wakulich has seen resources coming to OSU from different parts of Oklahoma for the refugees. Some of the food, clothing and money donations are coming from the Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma’s immigration offices of Tulsa and Oklahoma City. “As a group, the Catholics of Oklahoma decided we need to help Afghan refugees,” Wakulich said. “We have several families here that are living in rentals and trying to learn news.ed@ocolly.com
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March 10 is a special day for the Mario Brothers franchise
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Payton Little Staff Reporter March 10 is a special day across the globe for video game fans. March 10 in recent years has officially been dubbed Mario Day or “Mar10” for the abbreviation. Nintendo themselves even acknowledge it, as in the past few years select “Super Mario” games have been sold at discounted prices to commemorate the occasion. To celebrate the holiday that is “Mar10,” here are some of Mario’s greatest adventures he has had throughout the decades. 1980s- “Super Mario Bros 2” While a slightly obscure one, “Super Mario Bros 2” is a fun platformer that shakes things up in the Mario formula. Released on the NES on Oct. 9, 1988, this game has players diving into a “dream-like” world in order to defeat the evil Wart. Instead of playing as just the mustached plumber, there are now four characters to choose from being Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and Toad. To add
to this, each character has its own unique play style making each level a different experience no matter what. Even though “Super Mario Bros 2” is nearly 35 years old, the game still stands tall on its own today and as a piece of video game history. 1990s- “Super Mario 64” Deciding which game to focus on for the 90s was a bit tricky, but ultimately Mario’s first 3D adventure is too good not to discuss. “Super Mario 64” launched on the Nintendo 64 in 1996 with high praise. With a full 3D camera, tons of different levels to explore and great controls, it was the “it game” kids had to have on their Nintendo 64. Mario is tasked with rescuing Princess Peach from Bowser, who has overtaken the princess’ castle. Mario does so by collecting power stars hidden within paintings in the castle. The more power stars Mario collects, the more levels are unlocked throughout the journey. “Super Mario 64” is an absolute classic that still has a strong fan base behind it to this day. 2000s- “Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door” While “Super Mario Galaxy” very well could have taken the spot on the list, light needed to be shed on an obscure masterpiece from the GameCube.
Released on Oct. 11, 2004, “Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door” takes a jump away from platforming and focuses more so on story and RPG mechanics. Teamed up with all sorts of different partner characters along his journey, Mario is tasked with hunting down the eight crystal stars scattered across the world in order to open the Thousand Year Door located under the city of Rougeport. This game makes it feel like the player is controlling a pop-up story book by buying into the idea that everything is made of paper. Because of this paper setting, each local Mario visits is unique and different from one another. This game also excels in the writing department, as each character interacted always seems to have some sort of quip or clever line that really suits their overall vibe. “Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door,” while very hard to get a copy of nowadays, is an absolute must play for any Mario fan. 2010s- “Super Mario Odyssey” “Super Mario Odyssey” lives up to the “odyssey” portion of its name. Released Oct. 27, 2017, this game’s scope and sense of adventure is truly something that makes it stand out amongst all other Mario games. It follows the typical Bowser kidnaps the princess narrative, but there is an “arranged” marriage being forced that Mario must stop at all
cost. The gimmick for this adventure is that Mario ditches his classic power ups and trades them in for the new found capture abilities. Thanks to his new friend Cappy, anything Mario throws his hat at can be possessed and used to progress through the different kingdoms. This game is massive, and players will surely find themselves getting lost within the gorgeous environments, collecting hidden power moons, and enjoying the bopping soundtrack this game provides. Not to mention, the controls of this game are smooth as butter. Mario has never controlled better. This is about as good as it gets, and it is an excellent starting point for those wanting to explore more of the Italian plumber’s catalog. This is just merely scratching the surface of different kinds of Mario games to explore. Whether it be racing go karts, playing soccer, rescuing the princess or even being a doctor, it seems that Mario is always going to be up to something. This Mario day, why not give some of these experiences a try to celebrate “Mar10” in superstar fashion.
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Spring football preview Despite some departures Collin Oliver and the OSU defensive line looks to improve on last seasons success.
Deep defensive line still developing and with Oliver, a freshman edge rusher, lying on the ground, pressure was unlikely. A second later, Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams plummeted to the ground. It was from Oliver, sealing the game with a sack. Oliver, led the Cowboys with 11.5 Gabriel Trevino sacks and 15.5 tackles for loss in 2021, Staff Reporter but his role expanded through loss. Before a ball was snapped for OSU Collin Oliver experienced the best in 2021, starting defensive end Trace and worst outcomes on the last play of Ford tore his ACL, sidelining him for the game. the season. Four weeks into the season, Oliver attempted to screech around the edge depth was again weakened. the tackle, before getting slammed to Brock Martin dislocated his left elbow, the ground, falling face first into the forcing Martin to miss one week and be turf at Boone Pickens Stadium. OSU limited in the following games. only rushed three defensive lineman, The two injuries forced Oliver
into the starting role, where he shined. Heading into his sophomore season, he won’t be alone. Ford will return from his injury, and Martin elected to use his extra year of eligibility to come back for a sixth season. Tyler Lacy, who started opposite Oliver and Martin on the line, will also be returning. On the interior of the line, fifth-year seniors Brendon Evers and Sione Asi will likely retain their starting jobs. The defensive line saw few departures during the offseason, but Jayden Jernigan transferred to Missouri and Israel Antwine declared for the NFL draft. Entering the program: DE: Landon Dean, early enrollee freshman (Frontenac, Kansas)
DE: Martin Sheared, redshirt sophomore DT: Solomon Wright, transfer from Arkansas Exiting the program: DT: Jayden Jernigan, transferred to Missouri DT: Israel Antwine, declared for NFL draft DT: Ian Marshall, in transfer portal Projected starters: DE: Trace Ford, redshirt junior, 6-foot-3, 240 pounds DE: Collin Oliver, sophomore, 6-foot-2, 235 pounds DT: Brendon Evers, redshirt senior, 6-foot-2, 295 pounds DT: Sione Asi, redshirt senior, sports.ed@ocolly.com
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Sam Koscelny took first with his acoustic guitar performance, inspired by Tommy Emmanuel’s song, “Guitar Boogie.” Koscelny said he was nervous before the stage performance, but when he arrived on stage; his nerves faded away. The crowd could sense his confidence, as he was on the ground “shredding” his guitar. Koscelny said he had never won first place. “I’ve gotten like third place before,” Koscelyn said. “I’ve gotten crowd favorite. But, never first place. So, it feels really good.” The Talent Show was a successful and an enjoyable event, giving the crowd and participants a memorable night. news.ed@ocolly.com
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Nancy Black Tribune Content Agency Linda Black Horoscopes Today’s Birthday (03/14/22). Imagine perfection and go for it this year. Plan and prepare for success. Creativity and communication blossom this spring. Summer studies or travels risk delays, detours or roadblocks, before conditions improve for autumn exploration and discovery. Winter brings a shift in creative direction. Thoughtfulness pays. 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 7 — Adapt around a change. Separation makes the heart grow fonder. The potential for hurt feelings is high. Take it easy. Relax with family and friends. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 7 — Domestic chores and repairs require your attention, although distractions abound. Provide family support where needed. Disagree respectfully. Keep things simple. Strengthen basic structures. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 7 — Romantic ideals and reality don’t match. Confirm intuition with facts. You’re learning more than expected. Slow to avoid mistakes. Review, edit and revise creative projects. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 7 — Patiently untangle a financial snafu. A breakdown could interrupt the cash flow. Find another way to cut costs. Postpone frivolities and stick to basics. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — You may feel especially sensitive. Don’t get insulted over a misunderstanding. Slow before making a move. Allow yourself time to adapt. Reinforce foundational structures. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 6 — Privacy suits your mood. Interruptions and distractions could deviate your agenda. Revise plans to adapt around recent changes. Stay flexible. Prioritize peace and introspection. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is an 8 — Develop your team strategy. A challenge tests your capacities. Coordinate with a transition. Strengthen foundational elements. Do what you said or reschedule. Practice patience. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — Someone professionally important notices your work. Aim for productivity, despite interruptions, distractions or changes. Focus on doing your best. Keep your sense of humor. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — Educational exploration could get complicated. Delays or deviations could mess with your plans. Find creative solutions. Stick to basics. Take it easy. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 7 — Financial matters take priority. Adapt around a challenge. Collaborate to keep cash flowing into shared accounts. Manage applications, paperwork and filing. Breathe deeply. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7 — Separation makes the heart grow fonder. The potential for hurt feelings is high. Patience is golden, especially with your partner. Avoid controversy. Support each other. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 9 — Balance a busy schedule with healthy routines and practices. Slow to avoid accidents or mistakes. Postpone what you can. Take one step at a time.
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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. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit sudoku.org.uk
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