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Orange Reflection offers campus involvement for students
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LeAnne Hutchins, the I nterim Assistant Director for Residential Living, enjoys this about the Orange Reflection. She says Orange Reflection is a way for students to get involved with the Homecoming festivities. In addition to this, Hutchins said her favorite part is seeing Allie Putman all of the orange throughout the residenStaff Reporter tial halls. “Seeing each hall’s interpretation On Thursday, Oklahoma State’s of what Orange Reflection means to Orange Reflection contest occurred at 9 them shares unique creativity,” Hutchins p.m. to midnight against participating said. Residential Halls. Along with displays of creativHosted by the Housing and Resiity, the Orange Reflection event allows dential Life staff, the annual Homecom- for OSU students, faculty, alumni and ing event is a competition with particimembers of the Stillwater community to pating Residential Halls where they use celebrate. varying orange decorations in creative “Orange Reflection in the Resiways to decorate the hall buildings. dence Halls is an important event in Tanya Massey, the Assistant DiHomecoming because it allows students rector of Housing and Residential Life and residents to participate in OSU’s said students use a variance of different Homecoming festivities regardless of supplies when decorating the residential their club/organizational involvement,” halls. Supplies may include, but are not Hutchins said. limited to, orange lights, orange paper, Alongside this it is a celebratory decorations, signage, glow sticks, etc. event where the community can come These decorations are a good way to get together for Homecoming and to view into the Homecoming spirit, according the decorations. to Massey. Chase Parker, chemical engineerPatchin and Jones, and Stinchcomb ing junior, said, “I had never been to the Halls did this through their participation Orange Reflection until this year, but in this year’s Orange Reflection. I’m glad I went because all of the or“For residents in the halls, involve- ange lights really put me in the spirit of ment in homecoming is all on a volunHomecoming.” teer basis and all halls are not required The Orange Reflection is more to participate,” Massey said. “So when than just decorations, the halls are they do, it is a great way to show they judged by the Homecoming Royalty are a viable part of the cowboy family.” Court, and the winner of the contest is The lights stay on the nights of announced on Thursday night. Thursday and Friday. This allows opportunity for students, faculty, Stillwater community and OSU alumni to view the decorated hall buildings. news.ed@ocolly.com
Partying like 1999 Patchin Hall used participated in Orange Reflection.
Best friends take on Homecoming
Ptiman ever liked about OSU was the parties. “I am never going to be a Cowboy, but I have to admit this is pretty awesome,” Pitman said. “ I wouldn’t mind if my kids Luisa Clausen went to OSU, but my husStaff Reporter band would never accept it.” Pitman said, laughing. Oklahoma State’s Although there is a campus hosts thousands football rivalry between of alumni a year at Home- OSU and OU, it is different coming and some happily between the friends. share their stories from “She talks with so back in the days with much love about it, that anyone who wants to hear I don’t hate it, and even them. cheer for OSU when they Alumni Misty are not playing against Mangels Wishall, who OU,” Pitman said. graduated Oklahoma State While talking about in 1999 as an accountant their stories, they couldn’t and attended Walkaround help but mention all this Friday. For Wishall, the fun they had during she is more than proud to Wishall’s time here. say she’s loyal and true “I never went to through and through. college, but I always loved “Coming from a OU,” Pitman said. “The small town, Oklahoma only reason I would come State was a whole new down to Stillwater was to world,” Wishall, who was party with Misty, we had born and raised in South the best time.” Coffeyville, Oklahoma, Pitman and Wishall said. “I miss her all the are major Prince fans, and time, it was such a free Wishall said even though moment.” it’s 2021, being with her This year, Wisehall friend is just as sweet. brought her three kids, “Coming back here husband and, for the first with my best friend, bringtime in 25 years, her OU ing her to her first Homefan best friend, Kari Pitcoming, it’s like partying man, and her two kids, to in ‘99 all over again,” OSU’s Homecoming. Wishall said. Wishall and Pitman were raised together and have been best friends for news.ed@ocolly.com 37 years, the only thing
Luisa Clausen Oklahoma State alum, Misty Mangels Wishall took OU fan, Kari Pitman to OSU’s Walkaround.
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Shouldering leadership Sanders’ competitive on full display
He had a safety to block. “That was just heat of the moment,” Sanders said. “It was just me and him. I got to take it. If he lays me on my tail, I’ll take it. I got lucky and I won that one, so it turned out good.” Sanders barreled ahead, offering Sam Hutchens his 210-pound frame as a lead blocker. Staff Reporter Senior KU safety Ricky Thomas Jr. met Sanders at the 4-yard line. Well, ThomIt was like the children’s song. as met Sanders’ right shoulder. Junior quarterback Spencer SandSanders lowered his throwing ers carved up Kansas with his arm and shoulder and put Thomas on the ground, sliced through the defense with his legs. allowing a trailing Presley to prance The most memorable play of untouched into the endzone. Sanders’ night was a blow delivered “I know BP would do the same for with his right shoulder. me,” Sanders said. “I’m ten toes behind Head, shoulders, knees and toes. all my guys.” Oklahoma State had plenty to sing The quarterback who dejectedly about. pinned all blame on himself for his OSU beat Kansas 55-3 Saturday teams 24-21 loss to Iowa State one week night in Stillwater. The fourth touchago would not be denied. down the Cowboys scored, the one that The play brought a smile to senior felt like the early knockout, came with safety Kolby Harvell-Peel’s face. six minutes remaining in the second “I don’t co-sign that,” Harvellhalf. Peel said. “He threw that s--- with his On the Kansas 14-yard line, the throwing shoulder. It was awesome, and Cowboys offensive coordinator Kasey it sprung a touchdown. I was excited Dunn dialed up a reverse to sophoobviously.” more receiver Brennan Presley. The Cowboys were already up three scores when Sanders got the snap, but it didn’t matter. See leadership on 3
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Cowboys stymie Bean, prosper off prominent field position
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he threw with his throwing shoulder to spring receiver Brennan Presley for a touchdown on a reverse. “That’s what you get from (Sanders), he loves football, and he throws his Ben Hutchens body around and did a great Digital Editor job out there blocking on the reverse,” coach Mike Gundy While watching a said. three-hour football game Complimentary footOklahoma State won by a ball pays off score of 55-3 many interestIt was an offensive play ing notes come to mind. caller’s dream. Here are a few things The Cowboy defense that stood out about OSU’s forced four turnovers: three largest win of the season: interceptions and one turnSanders runs hard over on downs. All resulted Spencer Sanders ran in advantageous field posiseven times for 53 yards, the tion for the OSU offense. third time he has gone over The Cowboys scored 20 50 yards on the ground this points off drives that began season. at the Kansas 37, 19, 34 and He gained 44 of those 13-yard lines. yards in the first quarter “Life was good,” offenalone, at one point outrushsive coordinator Kasey Dunn ing the entire OSU running said. A couple of them were back room. already teed up for us so we “Spence is a physical need to put as touchdowns runner, he’s very athletic (in the) tight games.” running the ball and he did The defense added exa good job tonight for sure,” tra infusions of energy to the running back Dominic Rich- offense throughout the game, ardson said. “He’s not scared with the turnovers sprinkled to hit somebody, he’s not a in three of the quarters. quarterback that’s going to Cooling the hot player run out of bounds; he’s going The Cowboy defense to take one for the team.” made the same guy look difAlthough mostly exferent. hibited while he was rushing, Last week against Sanders also let out his com- Oklahoma, KU junior quarpetitive spirit in the second terback Jason Bean completquarter with a violent block ed 17 of 23 passes for 246
yards and one touchdown. The memory of Bean’s impressive performance where he almost led his team to a monumental upset against the Sooners had long faded by halftime. Bean threw two interceptions in his first three throws and went into the locker room owning a quarterback rating of -1.2. He was replaced at the break for senior Miles Kendrick. Bean’s final line was 3-10 for ten yards and two interceptions, a far cry from his performance a week ago. The Cowboys even put a damper on Bean’s most dangerous skillset: His ability to run. Gundy said he told his team Tuesday how fast Bean was. Sure enough, sophomore defensive tackle Jayden Jernigan told Gundy at halftime that Bean was the fastest quarterback the team has played this year. Bean ran for 59 yards last weekend against the Sooners, but only for 24 yards against the Cowboys. “I watched (Bean) on video turn the corner and run away from teams,” Gundy said. “So just containing him and putting (him under duress).”
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backups into the game including sophomore quarterback Shane Illingworth. “It sucks that we only play eleven guys,” Sanders said. “So Continued from 2 you know, just seeing those young guys go in and you could just see In total, Sanders racked up the smile on their face.” 157 yards on 12 for 19 passing. Criticism has been directed He threw for two touchdowns, at Sanders this season. Perhaps connecting with Presley from deservedly so, with OSU averagfour yards out and senior receiver ing 26 points a game entering the Tay Martin for a 36-yard score. night and mustering just three Sanders also carried the third-quarter points all year. ball seven times for 53 yards and The Kansas caveat is a real a touchdown. thing; despite coming off their “Spencer played good,” most impressive game of the seacoach Mike Gundy said. “He son the 1-7 Jayhawks are winless threw the ball, he was effective in Big 12 play. with that, and then when he had Opponent and score aside, to pull the ball down and run Sanders played one of his best the football he was effective. So halves of the season. he made really good decisions His competitiveness, tonight.” displayed through the lows of The throwing shoulder a demoralized post-game press block provided both energy and a conference after a loss and the scare to the OSU sideline. Gundy willingness to throw a block to said he’s not too concerned with extend an already ballooning it because he can’t stop the com- lead, is the key to making the petitive nature of his QB. Cowboys competitive in the Big “That’s what you get from 12 championship race. (Sanders),” Gundy said. “I mean, “Spence is a gamer,” he loves football and he throws Harvell-Peel said. “He’s super his body around and did a great competitive. They asked me job out there blocking on the before the year who I think the reverse.” most competitive guy on the team Sanders played so good, in is. He had my vote for sure. He’s fact, that he didn’t need to play super competitive and he wants in the second half. With a couple to win. minutes remaining in the game and a 31-0 lead, OSU inserted sports.ed@ocolly.com
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Cowgirls bounced from Big 12 Tournament in penalty kicks
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“It was always going to be a tight game,” coach Colin Carmichael said. “The last five or six with those guys have been like this.” The final nail in the Cowgirl coffin was a missed penalty kick from junior defender Summer Chaffin, whose shot Ben Hutchens struck the crossbar and sent the Lady Digital Editor Raiders into a frenzy. The Cowgirls were behind seemingly the entire penThis season the Oklahoma State alty kick tiebreaker, as TTU made its Cowgirls and Texas Tech Lady Raidfirst four attempts. ers played four overtimes against each The Cowgirls were perfect to other. begin the shootout, seniors Grace YoEarlier this month the two teams chum, Kim Rodriguez and Ally Jackson clashed for a 1-1 draw ending in double all converted just as they did in the overtime. The second matchup of the 2020 NCAA tournament against Texas season came in the quarterfinals of the A&M. OSU got into trouble when its Big 12 Tournament, where there was no lineup deviated from the penalty shootluxury of a tie. out lineup last season, giving freshman The Cowgirls were defeated Sun- Samiah Phiri an attempt. day afternoon in penalty kicks 6-5, after Phiri’s shot was stopped by TTU 120 minutes of scoreless soccer. goalkeeper Madison White and put the
pressure back on the Cowgirls. Freshman Cowgirl goalkeeper Evie Vitali, who played well the entire match and made seven saves, came up big again, diving to her right to stop what would have been a game-winning goal. “It’s just a really tough way to lose and get eliminated from the tournament,” Carmichael said. “It’s a game of inches really, I know its cliché, but their ball hits the bar and bounces down and in and ours hits the bar and bounces out. There’s not much you can do about that.” The loss makes OSU (9-7-2, 4-4-1) a key piece of the waiting game. Coming into Sunday’s match, the Cowgirls had an RPI of 60. RPI is one of the metrics the NCAA soccer selection committee uses to determine seeding for the 64 team NCAA soccer tournament. The tournament will include automatic bids
from non-power five conferences that will make it difficult for OSU to make the field. ‘We’ll wait and see what the NCAA selection show looks like, I think we’re just on the outside looking in if I’m honest,” Carmichael said. It is likely OSU’s four super-seniors, Gabriella Coleman, Kim Rodriguez, Hannah Webb and Charmé Morgan will have donned an OSU uniform for the final time. “This group of super seniors, the four of them (is) just amazing,” Carmichael said. “We just told them they’ll be remembered not for losing a penalty shootout but for that bar that they set for this program on and off the field.”
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Cowboys gaining confidence, consistency down the stretch
Habbie Colen
the winning track, and they can enjoy the game tonight, and then we gotta get back to go to work tomorrow,” coach Mike Gundy said. OSU’s offense has dealt with injuries over the course of the season, especially at wide receiver. With the Chris Becker group more healthy than it has been all Assistant Sports Editor season it has had an impact on the play of Sanders and the offense as a whole. Oklahoma State was the last FBS Sanders threw for 157 yards and team without a third quarter touchtwo touchdowns in less than one half down, but that streak ended Saturday. of play. He also threw for three touchShane Illingworth, the Cowboys downs against Iowa State last week. backup, found Bryson Green for a 12“When they’re bouncing around yard touchdown to end the Cowboys in practice during the week, you can’t drought. get your timing down with them,” The touchdown was one of Gundy said. “It’s difficult for a quarseven touchdowns the Cowboys scored terback to do that because you only get against Kansas in an impressive show- so many reps in practice, and then you ing from a Cowboys offense that had got to get zone reps, you got to get man struggled throughout the season. reps, you got to get pressure reps, the “It was good for us to get back on guys are changing in and out. You just
don’t get much timing.” The offense, finally, complimented the Cowboys stifling defense and it led to a 55-3 win for the Cowboys albeit against a one win Kansas team, but coming off a loss the Cowboys needed a confidence booster. “You know, I told them, I said, ‘You got to go do it again,’” Gundy said. “We’ll lean on their focus and their discipline, and lean on their willingness to practice hard during the week.” The Cowboys will travel to Morgantown, West Virginia to take on West Virginia on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. OSU received some help from the Mountaineers in the Big 12 standings after they knocked off Iowa State. The Cowboys are now one of two teams trailing behind Oklahoma with one conference loss along with Baylor. The Bears knocked off Texas Saturday to
move to 7-1. The Bears only loss is to the Cowboys giving the Cowboys the tiebreaker for second in the conference further allowing OSU to control its own destiny toward playing for the conference title. With the Mountaineers (4-4) on the rise and coming off an upset win over then ranked Iowa State the Cowboys have another test on the docket. “They scored 38 points on (Iowa State), and there ain’t been many people to score 38 points on them in the last few years. So, obviously they’re doing something right,” Gundy said. “They’re coming along, they’re moving the ball offensively and scoring some points.”
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Getting their moment
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Backups thrive as OSU routs Kansas
Saturday in OSU’s 55-3 victory over Kansas on Homecoming in Stillwater at Boone Pickens Stadium. The 52-point victory was the largest blowout win for an OSU homecoming game since the US involvement in the Vietnam War ended in 1975. Due Gabriel Trevino to the large difference in points, many Staff Reporter backups received extended playing time. The pass hit Nick Session in his 25 defensive players got their stomach. chance under the lights at Boone PickSession had just intercepted the ens Stadium, and according to defensive ball, and thought he was gone. The fans coordinator Jim Knowles, it is all about most likely thought “who was that.” tenacity. Session is not a name most Okla“When we have a defense who homa State fans would recognize. For gets turnovers and limits big plays, Session, who is not even listed on the it gives everyone else confidence,” two-deep depth chart, he had his moKnowles said. “Confidence is somement. thing we work hard to build around Not just Session, but many other here. It was good to see our guys who players whose names may be unknown have not gotten a chance to play when to the casual fan, got their moment the games are tight. It was good to see
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ture. Harvell-Peel said Knowles tells his players before the games to believe in each other, and trust they can win games on defense. After the teachings, veteran OSU defenders enjoyed watching the young players take the field for significant playing time. Harvell-Peel appreciated the opportunity to watch Session intercept a pass in the fourth quarter, and the other young players have their time on the stage. “I’m super happy for all of them,” Harvell-Peel said. “Watching Nick (Session) get a pick and see his face light up and dance afterward was so much fun. Super happy for all the young guys who do not get much playing time.”
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