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Geer rises, Wittlake falls in latest Intermat rankings

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Daniel Allen Staff Reporter

Humohreys, ranked No. 8 at the time of the dual.

Sheets heading into this week with an 8-2 overall record.

Travis Wittlake missed his second consecutive due to an unspecified injury, dropping one spot in the A new week calls for new rankings.

165-pound class to No. 6, keeping his 7-1 record on On Tuesday, InterMat released its weekly indi- the season. vidual rankings with Travis Wittlake being the only At 174, Dustin Plott maintained his spot at No. Cowboy to drop any spots.

8 following a victory over Lehigh’s Jake Logan. Plott At 125, Trevor Mastrogiovanni retained his spot remained perfect on the season, holding a 9-0 overat No. 6 after earning a top 20 win against Lehigh’s all record with the victory. In the 184-pound class, Jaret Lane this past Sunday to remain undefeated Dakota Geer moved up one spot to No. 9 after a win thus far at 10-0. Daton Fix stayed put at No. 2 in over Lehigh’s AJ Burkhart, putting him at 9-1 on the the 133-pound class after a win over No. 18 Malyke season with the win.

Hines of Lehigh. Fix remains perfect at 10-0 on the No. 1 AJ Ferrari remains on top of the 197 season with the win and is ranked only behind Ro-pound class following a win over Lehigh’s JT Davis man Bravo-Young of Penn State. to remain undefeated on the season at 10-0.

At 141, freshman Carter Young moved up one At heavyweight, Luke Surber moves up one spot to No. 21, after a last-minute comeback against spot to No. 29 in the rankings despite a loss to then Connor McGonagle of Lehigh to improve to 6-2.

No. 7 Jordan Wood of Lehigh.

Kaden Gfeller didn’t move in the rankings, staying at No. 14 in the 149-pound class, following a win over Here’s the list of this week’s InterMat RankLehigh’s Paul Watkins. He improves to 8-1 on the ings: season.

Wyatt Sheets moved up one spot to No. 13 in 125: Trevor Mastrogiovanni - No. 6 the 157-pound class despite losing to Lehigh’s Josh

133: Daton Fix - No. 2 141: Carter Young - No. 21 149: Kaden Gfeller - No. 14 157: Wyatt Sheets - No. 13 165: Travis Wittlake - No. 6 174: Dustin Plott - No. 8 184: Dakota Geer - No. 9 197: AJ Ferrari - No. 1 HWT: Luke Surber - No. 29

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Riggio, Mederos collect preseason awards Daniel Allen Staff Reporter

average, one home run, and a .398 OBP. McLean, also a two-way player, primarily saw himself playing the designated hitter role for the Cowboys in 2021 with some appearances at first and second base. McLean had one appearance on With the 2022 college baseball season less than the mound last season in the third game of the TCU a month away, the 2022 Big 12 conference preseason series but struggled to produce any value, giving up all-conference team has been released. four earned runs, four walks, two hits and an 18.00 The list saw three Cowboys receiving the honERA in his lone appearance. ors of being on the preseason all-conference team, Thompson recorded a .342 batting average in with sophomore pitcher Justin Campbell, sophomore 2021, ranking him second on the team behind third utility player Nolan McLean and senior Jake Thomp- baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand. Thompson son earning honors. had four home runs, a .502 on-base percentage and a Campbell, a two-way player, finished last season .479 slugging percentage last season. with a 2.57 ERA, a 7-2 record and 102 strikeouts on Pitcher Victor Mederos, who transferred to OSU the season. He earned a spot on the 2021 All-Big 12 from Miami, was deemed as the Big 12 Preseason first team.

Newcomer of the Year. Mederos, in his lone season at Hitting wise, Campbell posted a .269 batting Miami, posted a 2-3 record as a starter along with a

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5.11 ERA and 35 strikeouts.

Freshman Roc Riggio was chosen as the Big 12 Preseason Freshman of the Year. Riggio was ranked as the No. 94 overall recruit in the 2021 recruiting class. He was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the eleventh round of the 2021 MLB draft, but elected to play college baseball at Oklahoma State for the coming years.

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Mason hired as next OSU defensive coordinator

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rity on and off the field.”

In Mason’s year at Auburn, the Tigers had the No. 27 scoring defense and No. 27 rushing defense. Auburn also finished No. 13 in the nation in defensive touchdowns and No. 17 in tackles for loss.

“Derek is a great addition to Oklahoma State football and to our culture,” Gundy said. “I’m looking forward to getting him over here and getting started as soon as possible.”

Mason will take the spot of former OSU defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, who took a job in the same position at Ohio State on Dec. 7.

The vacancy is filled.

Oklahoma State hired Derek Mason to be its defensive coordinator on Wednesday.

Mason served as Auburn’s defensive coordinator this past season. Before Auburn, Mason was Vanderbilt’s coach from 2014-2020.

OSU published a press release with statements from Mason and coach Mike Gundy.

“After meaningful discussions with Coach Gundy these past few weeks about his vision for the program, it became apparent that leading the defense for the Cowboys was the right fit for me,” Mason said. “I look forward to working with the student-athletes, coaches and staff as they continue to build a winning culture of success, inclusion and integ- sports.ed@ocolly.com

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writer that gets dumped by his girlfriend Summer, creating one of the best romantic comedies in recent memory. He reflects on his 500 days with Summer; while attempting to discover what he is passionate about.

HBO Max Whether it be Netflix, HBO Max or Amazon Prime: there is a multitude of options to choose from “Donnie Darko” whenever you sit down, relax and turn on the TV With a stacked cast and heavy themes, Donnie “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” next month. These are the movies coming in Febru- Darko delves into a young man escaping an accident, Some movie goers regard this film as the greatary that I recommend you give a watch. then plagued with visions of a large bunny rabbit that est Western of all time. This 1966 phenomenal story manipulates the tormented teen to commit a series of follows a loner, hitman and bandit as they roam the Netflix crimes.

American Southwest looking for $200,000 in gold.

“Watchmen” Director Zack Snyder adapts one of the most iconic comic books of all time in this 2009 film, which chronicles a dystopian 1985 where vigilantes have been outlawed. After one of the vigilantes is murdered, a group of reunited heroes set out to solve the mystery and sinister plot against them.

“Free Guy” A summer film that gives you all the Ryan Reynolds charm and humor that you would expect and want from a comedy. With an interesting concept of a love story involving an NPC in a video game, this movie is a lot of fun and has a shocking amount of emotion to it.

“Texas Chainsaw Massacre” On Feb. 18, Netflix is reviving the definitive horror franchise with a reimagining of the classic slasher film including one of horror’s most iconic killers: Leatherface.

“The French Dispatch” Beloved director Wes Anderson’s newest film follows a European publication staff as they publish the three best stories of the decade.

“Rain Man” This 1988 film shows the growth and understanding of a selfish man as he develops a loving

“The Peanut Butter Falcon” This heartfelt movie tells the journey of an unlucky fisherman who makes it his mission to take a young man with Down Syndrome to a wrestling school in North Carolina, away from the retirement home he has been stuck at for years.

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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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US records most COVID deaths in 11 months, but peak may be near Jonathan Levin Bloomberg News

winter’s peak. For healthcare systems, that surge in infected people partially offset the generally less severe characteristics of the variant itself.

Unlike some other parts of the world, omicron also arrived when the U.S. was already in the throes of a dangerous battle with the delta variant.

The hospital deaths metric isn’t based on the same standard as official COVID-19 deaths — death certificates haven’t been reviewed for causes — and it excludes deaths outside of the health care system. But the official COVID-19 death data are often subject to reporting-related delays, and the hospital statistic has shown to be a reliable indicator of reversals in trend.

There are other signs that conditions are on the verge of improving. The seven-day average of new cases has been declining nationwide since midmonth, and the downtrend is even steeper in some of the first cities to get hit, including New York. New hospital admissions with confirmed COVID-19 appear to have crested around the same time.

Even so, both admissions and cases remain well above the early-2021 peak.

The U.S. is reporting the most COVID-19 deaths in about 11 months, but cases and hospitalizations indicate that the nation may be turning a corner.

The seven-day average of reported COVID-19 deaths reached 1,975 on Friday, the most since Feb. 25, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

During the winter peak of January 2021, the daily fatality average topped 3,400.

Deaths typically lag behind cases and hospitalizations, and there are indications that the fatalities, like infections, may soon be peaking if they haven’t already in parts of the U.S. Deaths with COVID-19 in U.S. hospitals — a related indicator with less latency — show fatalities may have crested nationally in recent days.

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by COVID-19 cases per capita in the most recent week were Wisconsin, Hawaii, Rhode Island, Utah and Alaska, according to CDC data. Cases are rising in 21 states and falling in all the others, with the sharpest declines in the nation’s capital, New Jersey, Maryland, New York and Connecticut.

The omicron variant brought unprecedented transmissibility to the U.S., with average daily cases reaching nearly 800,000 this month — news.ed@ocolly.com more than triple last

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Lifestyle Video games celebrating 15 years in 2022

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er. With new gravity-based platforming mechanics, new power ups at Mario’s disposal and a beautiful array of set pieces to explore, it’s no wonder that Mario fans gravitated towards it.

cuss this game series celebrating its 15th birthday.

5. “Mass Effect” (Nov. 20, 2007) “Mass Effect” makes each player choose his or her own choices, affecting how the events of the For some people, turning 15 meant finally 3. “Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare” (Nov. 5, game pan out. There are constant decisions made attending the Homecoming dance, pairing up with 2007) that keep players on their toes. The story takes place friends during a group project or getting your learnAt this point, new Call of Duty games are in the year 2183. The protagonist of the story, Comer’s permit. While it may seem crazy, there are a few becoming a yearly tradition. However, “Modern mander Shepard, is given tasks to help protect the video games that are about to cross that 15-year-old Warfare” is the first COD to be outside of the World galaxy from harm. In “Mass Effect,” gamers play milestone. Here’s a list of five games celebrating War setting the games took place in. Instead, the as a first-person shooter with assault rifles, pistols turning 15 in 2022: game goes for the aesthetic of modern-day life. The and all sorts of other weapons at their disposal. An game follows the usual first-person shooter action interesting mechanic in “Mass Effect” is that it’s a 1. “Portal” (Oct. 7, 2007) that the series is known for. The campaign’s stosquad-based game. This means players have another “Portal” is a game that defined the early to ryline follows the takedown of the ultranationalist character accompanying them as they go through mid-2000s era of video games. Wielding the infaImran Zakhaev and Khaled Al-Asa, the leader of a missions the game offers. “Mass Effect,” like many mous portal gun, gamers play as Chell, navigating revolutionist in the Middle East, in an attempt to end games on this list, was the birth of a long-spanning the Aperture Science complex and being forced to a Russian Civil War. Multiplayer also returns, and franchise for Electronic Arts. To this day, “Mass complete tasks. Giving these tasks is the robot GLa- gamers can play online. The nostalgia flows strong Effect” games are still made and produced, with the DOS, who acts as your lone “companion” throughin these titles, as this game alone has spawned mul- most recent release in May 2021 with “Mass Effect out the journey. Players shoot the portal gun to solve tiple sequels and a reboot.

Legendary Edition.” puzzles, shooting once to teleport where they want to end up, and another time for an entrance point.

4. “Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune” (Nov. 19, 2007 is regarded as one of the best years for Levels are built in an intriguing way and players ex- 2007) video games ever. While the five games mentioned plore the barren Aperture Science complex. A hint: The PS3 debut for “Naughty Dog of Crash had a large effect on the video game industry, these don’t forget, “The cake is a lie.”

Bandicoot” became a massive hit. “Uncharted: games only scratch the surface of the many games Drake’s Fortune” follows the story of treasure hunter released in 2007. Gamers wanting to go back and ex2. “Super Mario Galaxy” (Nov. 1, 2007) Nathan Drake on a quest to uncover and find the lost perience the nostalgia of one of these games from 15 When it was first released, it seemed like city of El Dorado. The gameplay is similar to games years ago, remember to wish them a happy birthday everyone and their dog owned a Nintendo Wii. With like “Tomb Raider.” Playing as Nathan Drake, gam- before jumping into the virtual journey. the popularity of the system, Nintendo had to put ers parkour through different jungle locations while their flagship character, Super Mario, on the system. fighting enemies of Drake through hand-to-hand and “Super Mario Galaxy” gave Mario’s 3D platforming firearm combat. The series was a hit and has gardebut on the system. Super Mario Galaxy was unlike nered much praise since its inception. Not only does any Mario game that came before it. This adventure it have multiple main series games and spin offs, a found Mario traveling from planet to planet collect- film is set to release Feb. 18 based on the games. ing power stars to rescue Princess Peach from Bows- With this on the horizon, it was only fitting to disentertainment.ed@ocolly.com

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Today’s Birthday (01/27/22). Fortune illuminates you this year. Supercharge personal priorities with consistent discipline. Winter connections with friends, allies and community are your winter soul food, before springtime domestic renovations sparkle. Navigate summertime professional adjustments that provide an autumn career launch. Enjoy the limelight; you’ve earned it.

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 — Monitor conditions before going out. Avoid risk or trouble. Your research presents interesting directions. Explore and discover the back story. Investigations reveal valuable treasures.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 9 — Manage shared accounts. Don’t risk or spend a lot. Find simple ways to cut waste and conserve resources. Collaborate around financial complications. Persistence pays.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 9 — Adapt shared plans for current conditions. Keep your patience with your partner for extra ease and grace. Come up with a brilliant solution together.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 9 — Prioritize physical health, work and fitness. Don’t rely on luck. Take one step at a time. Steady practices develop into strength and endurance.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9 — Walk somewhere with a nice view. Pack a picnic. Romance doesn’t require fancy temptations. Practice your arts. You’re gaining points with someone you admire.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Fill your home with love. Nurture children, pets and plants. Make household repairs and improvements. Share food traditions, favorite flavors and family stories.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 9 — Dive into a creative assignment.

Patiently solve a puzzle by trying new ideas. You’re learning valuable tricks. Take notes. Write and sketch. Illustrate.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 9 — Disciplined efforts maintain financial momentum. Keep the ball in play. Build and strengthen foundational structures.

Put in the work behind a lucrative prize.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 9 — Use your power and confidence to get results. Forge ahead. Push to advance a personal project one step at a time, optimism growing with each.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 7 — Find a private place away from noise or crowds to think. Process recent events. Adapt plans and schedule. Put away messes. Prepare for what’s next.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — Friends come up with interesting solutions. It may not be what you had in mind. Choose for yourself, taking into account other valuable perspectives.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 9 — You can solve a professional puzzle.

Put in the backstage work that makes a performance seem effortless. Follow rules carefully. Your dedication pays off.

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Lifestyle “Peacemaker” hits streaming with a bang Connor Gray Staff Reporter The official Oklahoma coronavirus database on Monday reported 466 active cases in Stillwater.

These new numbers bring the city’s total cases to 5,179 with 16 deaths and 4,697 recoveries.

On the state level, the health department reported 1,837 new cases, bringing the total confirmed positive cases to 356,816.

The state also reported seven new COVID-19 related deaths, bringing the total to 2,994.

There have been 314,236 total recoveries since COVID reached Oklahoma in March.

Oklahoma state officials are encouraging Oklahomans to wash their hands, stay away from sick individuals and avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.

The virus is primarily spread from person-to-person with symptoms usually appearing two to 14 days after exposure. The most common symptoms of the coronavirus are fever, cough, shortness of breath or loss of taste or smell.

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