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Cowboys’ appeal denied, ineligible for NCAA Tournament
Dean Ruhl Sports Editor Mike Boynton doesn’t like flights to Dallas. A message from the NCAA regarding Oklahoma State’s appeal on its infractions penalty always seemed to pop up during those plane rides. On Tuesday, it was no different, but this email wasn’t for a teleconference with the NCAA, instead it was an update. The lengthy battle had come to an end. OSU’s penalties would be upheld. The quip about Dallas was the lone joke the often-cheery Boynton made during Wednesday’s press conference to discuss how the NCAA had upheld its punishments against OSU, making the Cowboys ineligible to compete in the 2022 NCAA Tournament.
“I’m disappointed, disgusted, appalled and frustrated,” Boynton said. “Somewhere in Indianapolis is a group of people celebrating.” Boynton, who sat through the majority of the conference fighting back tears, at times a stray one rolling down his cheek, was joined by athletic director Chad Weiberg. Weiberg wasn’t distraught like Boynton, instead portraying indignation for the NCAA rulings. “To use this flawed and inconsistent process to take away the opportunity for postseason and the NCAA Tournament from student athletes who had nothing whatsoever to do with this case proves to me that the national office had chosen to weaponize the NCAA Tournament against the very membership that has turned into the lifeblood of the NCAA,” Weiberg said. Both continued to use a scorched-earth approach to the conference, continuing to berate the NCAA for its ruling in the case. At one point in Boynton’s opening statement, he listed each person involved in the decision by name.
The infractions in question were committed under former coach Brad Underwood in 2016, when then assistant coach Lamont Evans accepted bribes to guide NBA prospects to certain schools, managers or financial advisers. Weiberg pointed out how the FBI had conducted an investigation, and closed it, in half the time it took for the NCAA to conclude this investigation. The NCAA’s decision had been prolonged, with the Cowboys waiting nearly two years for a ruling in the case. OSU, who heavily cooperated with the NCAA during the investigation, was kept on the outskirts of the process, as coach Mike Boynton rarely receiving insight on how what the potential decision would be. OSU regularly aided in the investigation, being as open as could be, but Weiberg and Boynton said it ended up being detrimental. Weiberg said this will affect how they handle the NCAA in the future. “I hope that we never have to go through anything like this again,” Weiberg said. “If we do, we will do things
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differently.” Evans, was sentenced to three months in prison on Jun. 7, 2019 for his role in the scheme. “If we want to want to get serious about playing on a level playing field,” Weiberg said. “Let us monitor and punish the ones that knowingly break the rules we have in place and not student athletes who were seventh graders when it happened.” According to CBS Sports, the NCAA also upheld all other original punishments. A three-year probationary period is effective immediately, a scholarship reduction of three spots over an undisclosed amount of time. Recruiting restrictions will also be placed on the Cowboys. “I really haven’t thought (the scholarship reduction) much about that part of it,” Boynton said. “Obviously, recruiting is a big deal to us and what we do. It is certainly something we will have to consider as we move forward.” sports.ed@ocolly.com
Cowboys arranging for difficult test against West Virginia Rowdy Baribeau Staff Reporter
success to the offensive line and running back play. “... [number four] is a good back, he’s running hard,” said Gundy. “They Oklahoma State will travel more tell him at times, it looks like to me that than 1,000 miles to Morgantown, West [they say] ‘we’re going to give it to you Virginia to battle the Mountaineers this and we need you to find a way to get weekend. four yards.’ Drops his pads, runs through West Virginia is 4-4 this season, people and [number 24] comes in, backs but Cowboy coach Mike Gundy believes him up and he’s got a little bit of side to the Mountaineers are a team to be reck- side movement in him. oned with. Gundy said he had nothing “I think this is the best offensive but respect for a team he calls the best line, at this point, in the league. They’re 4-4 team in the country. really playing well up front, they don’t “[West Virginia’s] particularly even have a senior on the offensive line.” playing really really well at home,” Oklahoma State Cowboy back Gundy said. “Playing good defense, very Braden Cassity discussed the challenges disruptive, so we’ll have to really have and responsibilities he and his position a good practice and have good plans on group have against West Virginia. both sides of the ball, and get ready to “You know for us we have to run go out there and play on Saturday after- block, we have to pass block, we have to noon.” do it all,” Cassity said. “I see a veteran Gundy elaborated more on the 4-4 group that knows what they’re doing. Mountaineers and pointed out changes [They’re] strong, physical, they’re gonna they’ve made over the course of the be ready to go especially after last season that has led to success for West week’s game.” Virginia. OSU linebacker, Malcolm Rodri“They’re wanting to throw the guez talked about the difference playing ball more, in my opinion,” Gundy said. at Morgantown compared to the rest of “That’s where they’ve made improvethe Big 12. ments from an outsider looking in on “It gets pretty rowdy over there and some of the things they’ve done offenpretty cold,” Rodriguez said. “it’s a good sively. But, they’re very similar defenatmosphere, a good football atmosphere. sively, they’ve been pretty good defenIt’s gonna be a tough game, they’re a sively all year.” tough team, they’re very physical and I While Gundy pointed out that West can’t wait to play.” Virginia looks as if they’re having more sports.ed@ocolly.com success in the air, he also attributed
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Cisse an anchor on OSU’s defense
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has a slender frame but has incredible measurables with a 7-4 ½ wingspan and 9-4 standing reach. Cisse’s length combined with his impressive leaping ability make him a tantalizing athlete. With his physical gifts, Cisse’s Sudeep Tumma already a stud on defense. He’s a menacing shot blocker who displays great Staff Reporter timing on his jumps, which allows him to contest — if not swat away — just Just one month after coach Mike about every shot attempt. Boynton scooped up a former five-star Cisse led the AAC in blocks with recruit through the transfer portal in 46. And keep in mind, that’s on only Bryce Thompson, he wrangled in an18.6 minutes per game. other one — this time a big man. The guy plays with a high energy Moussa Cisse, the No. 10 ranked and motor. Cisse has the tools and recruit in the country in 2020, accord- defensive prowess to be the anchor to ing to 247 sports, changes the comdefense, locking down the paint. plexion of OSU’s big man rotation this But I think it goes beyond that. season. Cisse can get burned in pick-and-roll Cisse was named AAC Rookie of defense at times, but he has excellent the Year last season. He’s still raw on lateral quickness, which allows him to offense, but he’s an enticing prospect keep up with guards and switch seamfor OSU’s roster. lessly in those situations. The scouting report And when he has to rotate as a Simply put, Cisse is oozing with weak side help defender, Cisse’s foot upside. speed enables him to cover so much The 7-foot, 215-pound sophomore ground quickly.
Cisse averaged 13.5 rebounds per40 minutes. But what I love is that he doesn’t get complacent and relies solely on his height and length to grab boards. When the shot goes up, Cisse always finds his man, sticks a body on him and boxes him out. That’s what makes him a phenomenal rebounder. Cisse gives you so much as a defender and rebounder, but his offensive game remains a work in progress. As it stands, Cisse is a rim runner whose primary offense comes as a lob catcher. He doesn’t have much of a post-up or face-up game, nor does he possess a reliable jump shot, but there are some intriguing aspects to his offensive game. One thing I do love is his off-ball movement. Cisse has a good feel for the game. He has an understanding of when defenders fall asleep and subsequently makes those fruitful off-ball cuts. When a guy of that athleticism and size is doing that, it’s close to impossible to lay a body on him. Cisse displays that court aware-
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ness to understand how to subtly move his body into open spots. Whether he lines up in the dunker spot or comes off an off-ball cut, he’s getting himself into an open space, ready to catch a pass. Despite the 215-pound frame, Cisse does a solid job setting screens. He seals off the defender well and gives the ball handler an opportunity to create. But when Cisse tried to create — albeit rarely — it often resulted in a wild pass because he was trying to do too much. He’s shown flashes with the passing vision, but that is something he’s got to clean up. Again, the majority of Cisse’s offense didn’t come with the ball in his hands. Whether it was in transition, pick-and-roll situations or putbacks, that’s where Cisse was able to put up points. Of course, only so many shot attempts can be created by those situations.
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Scouting... Continued from 2 That’s where Boynton steps in. The fit When people think of the “modern-day” big man, the first thought goes to shooting and face-up game. In many respects, that is true, but there are other aspects to big men in today’s game — aspects Cisse checks right off the list. Most importantly, big men today need to be able to run the floor and stay competent in pick-and-roll defense. In a perfect world, they can even switch onto guards and compete. Teams can forgive a big man who can’t shoot if he boasts other attributes — rebounding, creating off the bounce, playmaking ability, etc. While Cisse won’t stretch the floor, his imposing shot-blocking, rebounding and rim-running abilities will allow him to create havoc on the court. The defensive-minded Boynton obviously values guys who play hard on that side of the ball, and Cisse has
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shown that he’s willing to put the five best players on the court — regardless of position. Whether that’s five guards with Cade Cunningham operating as the 5 or a two-big lineup with Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe and Kalib Boone, Boynton will stretch his lineups however necessary. That sets up favorably for Cisse, who can slide in as the 5, while Boone, who’s become a premier low post threat, can operate as the starting power forward. While many coaches — in this shooting-centric era — would be wary of playing two bigs while compromising on shooting, Boynton has operated differently. When you look at all the nuances of how OSU runs its offense and defense, I see Cisse as a hand-in-glove fit. We’ll start on defense. The Cowboys were an uber-aggressive unit — playing ball denial, trapping ball handlers, etc. But with all that, you need guys who are able to help, collapse and rotate constantly. Not only does Cisse display that motor on defense, but his athleticism also helps him gobble up space when he
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rotates, which allows him to thrive as a help defender. Cisse also played in an active zone defense for Memphis, one that stretched out and hounded ball handlers — similar to OSU’s vaunted 2-3 zone. With a frontcourt of Boone (Big 12-leading 49 blocked shots) and Cisse, the prodigious defensive duo should cause serious issues for opposing offenses. Then on offense, OSU held the 18th-highest pace in the country. For Cisse, who’s able to get up and down the court in a jiffy, he fits right into OSU’s high-tempo offense. In addition to that, the Cowboys run so much pickand-roll offense, which Cisse obviously thrives in. In many of Memphis’ sets, Cisse hovered around the high post/freethrow line, where he could set off-ball screens and open up the floor for his teammates. Boynton has some sets where big men are up at that same area on dribble handoffs. Cisse appears to be a perfect fit with this OSU team. But on the other side of the coin, Cisse’s woeful freethrow shooting (32.4%), won’t do him any favors. When a guy shoots that low
of a percentage, he’s often taken off the floor in late-game situations. To avoid those strenuous scenarios, you can be sure Cisse wants to correct that to maximize his time in Stillwater. Final thoughts In an interview with ESPN draft analyst Jonathan Givony, Cisse talked about how he loved the way OSU developed players, namely Cade Cunningham, and that appealed to him. He went on to say this about his offensive game. “Everyone is going to be shocked,” Cisse said in the interview with Givony. “I’ve been working really hard. My shot has developed. I’m going to be a different person in terms of my movement, court vision and ability to catch and finish around the rim. I’ve been working hard on my free throws.” It’s not just the fit on the court, Boynton and this staff have done an admirable job developing an assortment of guys over the years. Just last year we saw Boone and guard Avery Anderson prosper as sophomores. Well, Cisse is up next. sports.ed@ocolly.com
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Strengths and weaknesses Secondary a liability for Mountaineers
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Kaleb Tadpole Staff Reporter Coming off a commanding 55-3 win in their homecoming game against Kansas, the Cowboys will be taking on the West Virgina Mountaineers at Milan Paskar Stadium in Morgantown, West Virginia. The Mountaineers are also coming off a win over Iowa State as the defeated the Cyclones last week. Strength: Pass game WVU has been able to move the ball through the air efficiently so far this season. Senior quarterback Jarret Doege has led the Mountaineer offense throw-
ing for 2,071 yards and 11 touchdowns while completing 66% of his passes. In the last game against Iowa State, Doege threw for 370 yards and three touchdowns and led the Mountaineers to a 38-31 victory over the Cyclones. The Mountaineers are not a oneman show at wide receiver either with four receivers with over 300 yards. Doege has been spreading the wealth around with all four receivers with over 25 receptions. The Cowboys secondary will have their hands full this Saturday having to keep up with the Mountaineers barrage of wide receivers. Weakness: Taking care of the ball One thing that has held the WVU offense back this season is turnovers. The Mountaineers are ranked 86th in the nation in turnovers lost with 12 already this season. Doege has thrown seven interceptions so far this season. Despite being able to move the
ball through the air, at times the WVU offense has looked sloppy. Last week in their win over the Cyclones, Doege threw two interceptions but the Mountaineers were still able to come away with the victory. The Mountaineers will need to be more disciplined with the ball come Saturday if they hope to pull off the upset over OSU. Strength: Redzone defense The Mountaineers have had a bend but don’t break mindset on defense this year that has kept them in a lot of games. So far this year the Mountaineers have allowed their opponents into the redzone 28 times. But they have only allowed five rushing touchdowns, five passing touchdowns and ten field goals made. Opponents have not scored on eight trips this season but the more impressive part is they have only allowed touchdowns on 36% of opponents red zone attempts this year. The Cowboys
will need to finish in the end zone this Saturday and try to settle for the least amount of field goals as possible. Weakness: Secondary One of the weaker points on the WVU team this year has been in the secondary. The Mountaineer secondary has allowed 240 passing yards per game this year. Ranked 80th in the NCAA in passing yards allowed per game, the WVU secondary has not been reliable this season. In their 45-20 loss to Baylor, the Mountaineer secondary allowed 336 yards on 18 completions as well as four touchdowns. It will be an interesting matchup as junior quarterback Spencer Sanders has continued to grow this season and the Cowboys pass game has continued to improve. sports.ed@ocolly.com
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“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Ro.6:23 NIV) “...all have sinned...” (Ro.3:23) Everyone has sinned and the payoff is death; eternal separation from God; a lake of fire. No matter how you paint it, it is a terrible, eternal state of being. The Bible talks of those who “because of your stubbornness and your unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of God’s wrath.” (Ro.2:5 NIV) Those who, with a hard heart, resist and reject God’s help; only store up their terrible wages for the judgment day to come. It is so important to consider and act on God’s love gift. The gift of God is eternal life. At the age of 12 years, my wife heard about God’s free gift of eternal life. In fact, the person sharing with a group of young people had a picture of a gift box with a big, colorful bow on top. God was offering her, that day, this gift, and she stepped out and received it. You see it is a gift. You can’t do enough to earn it, but you must receive it.
This gift is found in one place (person); in Jesus Christ. It is found nowhere else. You only access God through Christ. (Jn.14:6) You need to trust God’s word and turn to Christ, ask and receive his free gift of eternal life. What is included in this eternal gift? You receive the forgiveness of all your sins; they are never to be remembered by God. (Col.1:14, Heb.8:12) You also receive a new life; you are born of God. (Jn.1:12) As you continue to trust in Christ, he will work in and through you his very life given freely to you. When you leave this life in physical death, you will go into his presence forever. (2 Co.5:8)
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Netflix stars at OSU Braden King Gaten Matarazzo, a principal character in the hit Netflix series Stranger Things and Madison Bailey, a principal character in the hit Netflix series Outer Banks were the featured speakers at the SGA Speakers Board event.
Anna Pope News Editor Snowstorms in 2019, ice storms in 2020 and a record for tornadoes in October has been set in 2021, according to the Oklahoma Mesonet. Oklahoma in October has featured severe weather recently. Toward the end of the month, over a foot of snow came to the state in 2019, according to the Oklahoma Climatological Survey. In 2020, a historic winter storm hit Oklahoma, presenting challenges for Oklahomans. For instance, the Oklahoma’s Electric Cooperatives reported 74,439 outages on Oct. 28 of that year in the storm’s peak. Mesonet is a network of 120 environmental monitoring stations in the state where there is at least one in each county. Scientists from Oklahoma State and the University of Oklahoma designed and run the network. The yearly average of tornadoes in Oklahoma is 57.2 and so far, there have been 56 tornadoes this year, according to Mesonet. Throughout the month, Mesonet is reporting at least 31 tornadoes touched down in the state breaking the record of 27 tornadoes in 1998. Mesonat is also reporting this October was the 37 wettest October since the record began. Although some areas of Oklahoma were drier than others, 58 Mesonet sites recorded about four inches a month. news.ed@ocolly.com
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Two critically-acclaimed actors visited OSU on Tuesday evening to speak to the student body and Stillwater community. Gaten Matarazzo, a principal character in the hit Netflix series Stranger Things and Madison Bailey, a principal character in the hit Netflix series Outer Banks were the featured speakers at the SGA Speakers Board event. For over a year, the Speakers Board has been limited to virtual events due to COVID-19. However, the board was able to host its first in-person event since the pandemic outbreak on Tuesday. Natalie Yadon, the Speakers Board Director, said, “I can speak on behalf of the whole board that it went so smoothly for it being our first inperson event in over a year.” Yadon said that the success of the event also contributed to how easy Matarazzo and Bailey were with which to work. “I honestly could not have been more pleased with how personable they were,” Yadon said. The board spent one-on-one time with the two stars after the event in order to get to know the speakers on a more personal level. “I feel like honestly, we just
related to them so much,” Yadon said. “They had questions about the college, and we asked them questions. They were honestly so kind and willing to listen, and they were really thankful to be there.” Yadon said the meeting was filled with dancing and funny faces. She also said that the two were full of jokes. “The board time lasted more than the allotted time we were given because everyone was laughing,” Yadon said. “They were smiling the whole time, and they were really appreciative of all that OSU offered them and the kindness that we showcased to them, which made my heart happy.” The audience also enjoyed listening to the two celebrities. Brittany Wren, a music industry sophomore and event attendee, said, “I loved watching them talk to each other and interact with the audience.” The two stars spoke in a question-answer format. The speakers spoke on topics such as their upbringings, passions, struggles and advice for the student body. “I think, for everyone in attendance, the highlight was just seeing both of them relate to us so much,” Yadon said. Yadon said the two were able to be more relatable to OSU students because of the stars’ similar age to the student body. Matarazzo and Bai-
ley are respectively 19 and 22. “I wasn’t really expecting to learn too much because they are our age, but they were so insightful,” Wren said. “They were giving us really good life advice, but it was really genuine, and it was from their heart and their experiences that I wouldn’t think that I could relate to, but I could in some ways. It was so cool.” Yadon also said that these events add pride and gratitude to the student body because of the opportunities this university can provide. “It really allows students to have a deeper love for our university,” Yadon said. Harrison Smith, a finance premed sophomore and member of the Speakers Board, said, “Seeing big stars come and want to talk to people at a small university in the middle of the Great Plains is pretty cool. That’s probably the coolest thing about it.” The Speakers Board will begin preparing for its next event in the following semester and planning for the future of the organization. “Seeing them in person and actually interacting with them has been super cool,” Smith said. “Big stars at OSU are going to become such a normal thing and definitely something I’m looking forward to in the future.” entertainment.ed@ocolly.com
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Girls only First annual ranching skills workshop for ladies celebrated every aspect of womanhood. Additionally, it supported the historic Stockyards City. After the morning sessions, a trailer handling class and a vacRachel Williamson cine administration class, the cattle women enjoyed a Staff Reporter world-class steak luncheon from the McClintock SaSome farm women loon. Then, a fashion show know how nerve-wracking featuring clothing and it is to live life on a farm, jewelry from the boutiques Cheyenne Sparks, the pres- in Stockyards City, with ident of Oklahoma Cattle- the models being some Women, Inc. is working of Oklahoma’s most fun to instill confidence in women in ranching. cattlewomen of all ages, “It was great to show one workshop at a time. off the main street in the The first of four Stockyards a little bit,” Cultivating CattleWomen said Carli Eubank, one of workshops took place the models, and a senior recently at the Oklahoma agricultural communicaNational Stockyards. The tions and agribusiness event aimed at honing major at Oklahoma State. critical ranching skills “They put a lot of hard in a safe, judgement-free work into keeping the zone for women of all skill history alive of the Stocklevels. Cheers rang across yards and the main street, the stockyards as girls and it was good to bring maneuvered cattle trailers attention to the local busisuccessfully. nesses in the Stockyards.” “It was a really fun After the fashion and unique way to instill show, attendees had time confidence in ladies,” said to go shop their hearts Kelli Payne, the current out in all of the stores and first female president in Stockyards City. The of the National Stockyards. stores who donated outfits “Women learn differto the fashion show were ently, we try to seek out announced, so if an item a positive environment. caught someone’s eye, they The most fulfilling thing could go snag it after the to me was seeing all these show, Eubank said. ladies come together from The brain behind the all over for a day just for event is Cheyenne Sparks, them. For new friends, to the newly-elected Oklalearn, to teach even, just homa CattleWomen, Inc. to come together in one president, and the former space.” president of OSU’s OklaHowever, the event homa Collegiate Cattleand target farm life, it Women Association.
This event was the first in a series of four, one in the fall and spring, of her two-year presidency. She needed an event with a quick turnaround after being elected in July, and with the shared enthusiasm and endless energy of Kelli Payne, the event fell into place perfectly. Sparks explained each of the four Cultivating Cattlewomen will follow the same premise of “creating better cattlewomen and providing hands-on training for our members.” Each event will follow the same structure as the first, but with different topics and training each time to cover all of the fundamentals for modern cattlewomen, from the corrals all the way to politics. “The ability to cheer another on and engage with one another and support one another in a very safe place was by far my favorite part of it all,” said Sparks. “There was an overwhelming sense of camaraderie with all the attendees, and I love to experience that with them. That’s what I was hoping for, and that’s exactly what happened.” Kelli Payne is hoping for a large turnout in the future. “Oh gosh,” she said. “I hope we have to take over the PayCom Center in Oklahoma City.”
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Daily Horoscope
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Today’s Birthday (11/04/21). Growth starts at home this year. Build family harmony with steady, consistent efforts. Autumn changes affect your partnership, leading to a winter surge in cash flow. Spring romance fills the air, inspiring personal passion projects for summer fruit. Nurture your garden for a bountiful harvest. 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 — Find creative ways to grow your family’s nest egg. A lucrative two-week phase dawns with this New Moon. Launch profitable initiatives together. Support each other. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 9 — Collaboration flowers. Your partnership blossoms under the Scorpio New Moon. Strengthen bonds and deepen roots over the next few weeks. Begin another chapter together. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 9 — Energize your physical moves. The New Moon initiates several weeks of growing health and strength. Practice makes perfect. Put your heart into your actions. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is an 8 — Enjoy yourself. Stir up some romance. This New Moon initiates a two-week family, fun and passion phase. Get creative. It’s all for love. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7 — Realize a domestic vision. Make longdesired upgrades under the New Moon in Scorpio. Get creative to improve the beauty and functionality of your home. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 9 — Profit through communications. Breakthroughs spark in conversation under the Scorpio New Moon. Creative projects reach new heights. Invite participation. Express, share and connect. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 9 — Begin a lucrative two-week New Moon phase. Discover fresh markets and rising prosperity. Strengthen financial foundations for growth. Rake in a healthy harvest. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 9 — Go for personal dreams. Expand your talents, capacities and skills, with the New Moon in your sign. Savor growth and development. Shine your light. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7 — Insights, breakthroughs and revelations sparkle in the dark of the New Moon. Dreams seem within reach. Enjoy a two-week philosophical, imaginative and spiritual phase. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Connect for shared support, fun and appreciation. This two-week New Moon phase benefits team efforts. Grow through friendships, social networks and community participation. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — Professional opportunities illuminate this Scorpio New Moon. Develop projects from idea to reality. Innovate and create exciting possibilities. Your career, status and influence rise. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — Study with masters. A two-week phase favoring educational exploration sprouts under this New Moon. Consider new perspectives. Make connections, contributions and bold discoveries.
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Solution to Wednesday’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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