Thursday 1/20

Friday, January 20, 2022

Despite his size, Surber prepared for next challenge

Abby Cage

Gavin Pendergraff Staff Reporter

his unorthodox style of wrestling. His physical and mental toughness complement his wrestling qualities, creating issues his rivals have to handle.

“I’m kind of used to (wrestling bigger guys) now,” Surber said. “I’ve wrestled a couple of guys that big but I feel like my strength is pretty equal Luke Surber isn’t your typical heavyweight. with those guys. I feel like I’m pretty strong in the After beginning his collegiate career at Oklaweight room.” homa State in the 197-pound weight class and only Surber has an individual record of 7-2 this wrestled in extra matches, Surber moved up to season coming into the Cowboys next match against heavyweight this season. He had never faced an op- Lehigh on Sunday. He will face one of his toughest ponent heavier than 200 pounds. challenges yet, the No. 7 heavyweight, Jordan Wood.

“I’m getting better each match,” Surber said With a record of 13-1 on the season, Wood, in Sunday. “Everything is just a learning experience his fifth year, is a decorated wrestler who has ceright now for Big 12s and nationals. I’m just getting mented himself in Lehigh wrestling history. Coming ready for that.” off his fourth EIWA heavyweight title, this will be a Weighing in at around 225 pounds, Surber true test of Surber’s ability to wrestle with the best. often faces wrestlers who are 50 pounds heavier than “That heavyweight is probably going to be him, but isn’t at a disadvantage.

Surber’s best challenge as of this year’s event for Surber uses his quickness and mobility to Gable Steveson,” OSU coach John Smith said. “I just contest his challengers who will have to adjust to see his workouts and see what he is doing up here. It

is exciting to have a freshman that you see some real future with as we move forward.

“It is an important match for him. Good opportunity for him to make something happen.”

Surber will have to continue to utilize his unique skills against one of the most talented heavyweights in the nation. Relying on constant movement, quick feet and agility, he may surprise some wrestling fans.

sports.ed@ocolly.com

Page 2 Thursday, January 20, 2022

O’Colly

sports

Coach Young emphasizes the importance of depth Daniel Allen Staff Reporter Not many have as difficult an opening schedule as Oklahoma State.

At least, Cowgirl coach Chris Young said he thinks so.

The Cowgirls’ host Princeton and South Carolina before traveling to Columbus, Ohio, to participate in the ITA National Team Indoor Championships, at the campus of Ohio State.

OSU then returns home to face Missouri, Southern California and Tulsa before entering conference play.

With a hefty opening schedule, Young remains confident his team’s depth will play a vital role in their success through the entirety of the season.

“I think our depth was tested in the Las Vegas tournament hosted by UNLV,” Young said. “We faced some teams who compete at a very high level. I think it showed that we have great depth.”

Young expressed his gratitude for the freshmen he has had step up, particularly with their performances in the fall.

Young is excited for Arkansas transfer Martina Zerulo to impact the team after sitting out last season due to NCAA transfer rules.

In addition, he said he feels the addition and return of former Cowgirl tennis stand out Lisa Marie Rioux will add leadership and talent to a young tennis squad.

“Martina, you know, has a good vocal presence,” Young said. “Coming in and transferring and bringing some experience from her time at Arkansas is vital.

Lisa is just a good person that leads by example. I think she just comes and works hard every day. I think the girls and the fans are gonna see her energy. The energy they both bring in matches are very contagious.”

Young said most freshmen are unprepared, but this group of freshmen can step up to the occasion regardless of their level of experience at the collegiate level.

“The biggest thing for us is just the need to see everybody play,” Young said.

“We could have a different lineup our first game than what we see our second game. We need to kind of figure that out because as we know, our schedule is by now means easy right out of the gate.”

sports.ed@ocolly.com

WHEN IS LITTLE MUCH?

There is a short chorus that has encouraged me many times. “Little is much if God is in it. Labor not for wealth or fame. There’s a crown and you can win it. If you go in Jesus’ name.”

The woman, who poured the precious ointment on Jesus just before he was crucified, was criticized for “wasting” this expensive item. Yet, Jesus said everywhere the gospel is preached this woman’s action would be told. (Mk 14:3-9) Little things mean a lot as we are willing to serve the Lord. Paul mentions many in Romans 16 who helped him. The Good Samaritan stopped to help the man beaten and robbed.

(Lu.10:30-37) Paul writes as you have opportunity, do good to all men, especially to other believers.(Gal.6:10) When the poor widow dropped the two pennies, all that she had, into the temple offering. Jesus said she gave more the large offerings given. Her “large giving” was in relation to what she had. (Mk.12:41-44)

Bruce Waterfield

he t t ou k c e Ch 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.

way! a e d i al H n i g i Or

SINCE 1957,

230 S. Knoblock St. Stillwater, OK 74074

Stop in for fresh Fried Mushrooms or Pizza made to your liking!

O’Colly

Thursday, January 20, 2022 Page 3

sports

Halfway there

Looking back on first half of Cowboys season

Abby Smith

Ashton Slaughter Staff Reporter The hope for every college basketball team is that their season doesn’t end until April.

For Oklahoma State, that won’t be the case. The Cowboys’ season will end at the beginning of March, as the NCAA ruling crushed any hopes of a deep tournament run.

With their season being cut short, and it being mid-January, this means that the Cowboys are now in the second half of their season. The Cowboys are sitting at 9-7, with a 2-3 conference record, ranking them sixth in the Big 12. With 16 games under their belt, they now have 14 remaining on the schedule.

Here is a look at four pivotal games in the Cowboys’ first half of the season.

The Cowboys shot 3-for-17 from beyond the arc and was out-rebounded by Oakland. Cowboy guard Avery Anderson III also showed his struggles, only scoring two points after scoring 13 in the season opener.

long against the Longhorns.

Jan. 15, 2022: 61-54 win against Baylor

Facing a potential three-game losing streak, the Nov. 26, 2021: 78-77-win against Oral Roberts Cowboys concluded their gauntlet of a week-long road trip against Baylor. The Bears, at the time, ranked OSU hadn’t played in an away game in an opfirst in the nation, and were looking to get back on ponent’s arena up until this point. Entering the game track after dropping a game to Texas Tech before facon a four-game winning streak, Max Abmas and Oral ing the Cowboys. The game was tight after a late BU Roberts were ready for battle. This ended up being comeback, but the key to the Cowboys’ upset victory OSU guard Bryce Williams’ coming-out game, as was Bryce Thompson. After being inserted and taken he scored 21 points, including two clutch turnaround out of the starting lineup multiple times this season, jumpers to close out the Golden Eagles in overtime. he finally had his statement performance, scoring a This pushed the Cowboys’ winning streak to five game-high 19 points. games, their longest of the season so far.

Jan. 8, 2022: 64-51 win against Texas

Following a home loss against Kansas, the Cowboys upset Texas, ranked No. 14 at the time. Forward Keylan Boone was key for OSU, scoring a career-high The Cowboys’ first loss of the season gave fans a 17 points and shot 5-for-7 from 3-point. The Cowboys glimpse at the inconsistency the team struggles with. also forced 17 turnovers, wreaking havoc all game sports.ed@ocolly.com Nov. 12, 2021: 56-55 loss against Oakland

Page 4 Thursday, January 20, 2022

O’Colly

News

Oklahoma’s 2022 voter registration report

Anna Pope

Anna Pope News Editor

Oklahoma’s Election Board is reporting an

increase in overall voter registration.

In 2020, the board’s annual voter registration report shows 2,090,107 registered voters in the state.

A new report from the board is reporting 2,218,374 people are registered.

Oklahoma’s largest party, the Republican party, has grown from 2020 making up 50.6% of the electorate, according to the report. The democratic party has decreased but is still the second-biggest party with 31.4% registered voters, according to the state election board’s report.

Like the Republican party, Libertarian and Independent parties have grown since the last report.

Less than 1% of registered voters in the state are Libertarians and Independents account for 17% of Oklahoma’s registered voters, according to the election board’s report.

news.ed@ocolly.com

Monday - Wednesday: 10:00am - 10:00pm Thursday - Saturday: 10:00am - 11:00pm

128 N Main St. Stillwater, OK 74075 Great selection, prices, & staff!

405.372.5080

O’Colly

Thursday, January 20, 2022 Page 5

News Stillwater’s trash collection times delayed Anna Pope News Editor Every week, the City of Stillwater’s Waste Management picks up household trash, but collection may come at a later time.

Because of COVID-19 infections, other illness and unfilled vacancies, the waste management may have some postponements and delays on some of its services. For instance, the city did not take up yard waste yesterday.

Chris Knight is the waste management director for the city.

“We are monitoring the situation and making decisions as quickly as possible based on available staff. With the current health situation, delays could last throughout the next couple of weeks,” Knight said.

City officials are asking for residents and businesses to have their trash and recycling bins out in the morning on collecting day. Although the trash will be taken up, there may be a delay.

Street sweeping is cancelled for the week. Other services like yard waste pickup and roll-off containers or temporary dumpsters may be postponed when it is necessary.

Habbie Colen

news.ed@ocolly.com

@Greige_Stillwater

ShopGreigeGoods.com

707 S. Main St. Stillwater, Oklahoma 74074 SFC Welcomes Back a Fellow OSU Alumni!

Monica Harden, D.O. is Now Accepting New Patients of All Ages

Party/Semi-formal Pageant/Performace Wedding

Call To Schedule an Appointment Today!

4 0 5 . 5 3 3 . 2 4 3 3 | w w w. s t i l l w a t e r f a m i l y c a re . c o m

121 E 9th Ave, Downtown www.formalfantasy.com 405-780-7720

Page 6 Thursday, January 20, 2022

O’Colly

Lifestyle

“Scream” revives franchise

Via Tribune News Service

Jaden Besteda Staff Reporter This time around, the fifth “Scream” is everything horror fans could have asked for.

Anonymous phone calls? Check. Shady friend group? Check. Meta references? Check. Clumsy Ghostface? Check. Sidney, Gale and Dewey being badasses. Check. Violence? Double check.

This “Scream’’ is the most meta film in the franchise, given this is a franchise that takes pride in that. The whole cast seems to understand that they are in a “Scream” movie, even if they don’t break the fourth wall.

In this movie, the sixth sense the characters have benefits the film and moves the story in unexpected ways. It helps the characters make smart decisions. And although some inevitably bite the dust, the kills don’t derive from sheer stupidity.

“Scream” has had it’s special trio of heroes since the first movie in the franchise: Sidney, Gale and Dewey. Loyal fans to the original may be aware that the story does not focus on them this time, how-

ever, they still play a major role in the film. Taking the center stage is Melissa Barrera’s character Sam Carpenter and Jenna Ortega’s character, Tara Carpenter.

Sam does not reach the hero standards of Sidney Prescott, the original protagonist of the “Scream” franchise. However, Sam is an interesting character that has connections to the past films, which I won’t spoil in this review.

There’s plenty of supporting characters that are given time to shine, including Jasmin Savoy Brown’s character Mindy Meeks, a sex-changed version of Randy Meeks from the original “Scream.” This adds up because she is his niece in the film. The talented cast of Mikey Madison, Mason Gooding, Sonia Ammar and Dylan Minnette make up the rest of the Woodsboro High School friend group.

Ghostface in this film is a good ole regular Ghostface. He’s clumsy, personal, hyper violent and he has an epiphany for knives and throats. There’s not a thing I would change about him. However, if the franchise continues, it would be best to shake him up a bit.

Like most “Scream” movies, the killer twist is unpredictable and it will leave you wondering, ‘How

the hell did I not guess that?’ The film sets up enough red herrings and motivations that the reveal is as thrilling as when Billy and Stu were revealed in the first film.

“What’s your favorite scary movie?” When watchers hear those five words in a “Scream” movie, they are most likely already yelling at the screen telling somebody to hang up the phone. This film is drowned in nostalgia. It works because it’s not nostalgia for these characters, it’s for the lessons each character has learned living in this frightful murder town.

Every reference works, including the ones of present-day horror movies and past “Scream” movies watchers have forgotten. Ultimately, I found this to be the best sequel they have made since the original. I’m excited to see where the franchise will end up next.

With this film and last Halloween, it’s safe to say “Scream” takes the lead of the best slasher franchise.

entertainment.ed@ocolly.com

O’Colly

Thursday, January 20, 2022 Page 7

Classifieds

FOR RELEASE JANUARY 20, 2022

Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle

Houses For Rent Business Squares Church Meetings Spacious 1100 sq. ft. 2 bedroom home. Recently remodeled, Wood floors, CH/A, Nice yard.

2214 E. 6th Ave., Scarlett bus route.

405-372-7107

“The Original Hideaway, located on the corner of Knoblock and University.

Serving quality pizza and more since 1957.”

Business Squares Come check out the wide variety of elegant clothing at Formal Fantasy!

Located on 121 E. 9th Ave, Downtown Stillwater The best selection of beer, wine and liquor that Stillwater has to offer! Perfect for all your game day needs, come to Brown’s Bottle Shop located on 128 N. Main $100/year parking on East side of Campus, near Eskimo Joe’s. Call Salem Luteran at 405-372-3074 and leave message.

Join the New Covenant Fellowship for service every Sunday at 10am and share in our passion for Jesus Christ!”

Enhance your resume!

• Learn how to sell and make money!

• Salary includes commission and generous bonuses.

Apply now for Spring 2022 Advertising Sales Positions at the O’Colly Media Group!

• Applicants must be able to meet clients at their businesses & work office hours as needed.

Previous experience preferred but not required.

To apply: Come to room 106 in the Paul Miller Journalism Building or email resume to Lori@OColly.com

Daily Horoscope

Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Lewis

ACROSS 1 Rearmost, as decks 4 Winter wear 9 App with pics, familiarly 14 Lead-in to gender 15 Brown and Yale 16 Auctioned autos, often 17 Ended corruption 20 __ fire 21 Tofu source 22 First Nations tribe 23 Shindig 25 “__ in the Boys Room”: 1973’74 hit 27 Vented 32 Actor Somerhalder of “Lost” 33 Lizard-approved coverage?

34 Place to get clean 38 Shakespearean verb 40 Intense anger 42 What some queens do 43 Boston suburb named for an English county 45 Common conveyances for Calvin and Hobbes 47 Depression Era pres.

48 Made everything clear 51 Nielsen of “The Naked Gun” films 54 Caesar’s 18-Down 55 Swift steed 56 Sushi pairing 60 Brief but sharp pains 63 Historical turning point ... and, as three words, a literal description of 17-, 27- and 48-Across 66 Timberlake’s old crew 67 “Trade discount” quintet 68 Portuguese saint 69 Sleeping giant 70 Grabbed forty winks 71 Oil additive brand

1/20/22

By Michelle Kenney and Jeff Chen

DOWN 1 “Back in Black” group 2 Kindle __ 3 Modern-day wand wielders 4 Source of Yuletide coziness 5 “__ Maria” 6 Divests 7 Low-carb, highfat diet 8 Pale 9 Apr. addressee 10 Often-hazed member 11 Lively quality 12 Marisa of “The Wrestler” (2008) 13 Sawatch Range resort 18 54-Across, here 19 Verb that sounds like multiple vowels 24 Not lots 26 Damage 27 __ one’s time: be patient 28 Vietnam neighbor 29 Top spot 30 E to E, e.g.

31 Carried 35 Arrogance

Wednesday’s Puzzle Solved

©2022 Tribune Content Agency, LLC

36 Canadian shoe retailer 37 Scary floater 39 Recklessly determined 41 Many a flatscreen 44 Top of many a dial 46 Begin a naval deployment 49 Own (up) 50 Wax-coated cheese

1/20/22

51 Targets of much fertilization 52 Rub off 53 Woodland deity 57 Light-bulb moments 58 Ship stabilizer 59 Falco of “Nurse Jackie” 61 Pesky insect 62 “No más!”

64 Early TV maker 65 Swabbie’s tool

Nancy Black Tribune Content Agency Linda Black Horoscopes (TNS)

Today’s Birthday (01/20/22). You’re the star this year. You can create anything you’re willing to work for. Winter illuminates sweet connections with friends, before domestic flowering this spring. Shifting course with a professional project next summer leads to a lucky career break next autumn. Go for a personal prize.

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 — Slow for sharp corners and difficult sections. Choose stability over illusion. Prioritize work and health. Postpone the rest. Nurture yourself with good food.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — Settle somewhere cozy to relax and enjoy simple pleasures. Romantic ideals could fade. Abandon expectations and notice what you have. Discover hidden beauty.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 7 — Domestic repairs and renovations satisfy. The difference between the imagined ideal and reality could seem glaring.

Research options. Savor the comforts of home.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is an 8 — Edit and revise. Don’t show incomplete work yet. You don’t have the full picture. Articulate your vision clearly.

Research illuminates new aspects. Study possibilities.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9 — Review statements. Monitor expenses carefully for hidden fees or unused subscriptions. Guard passwords and account security. Gain and stash resources. Keep things simple.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Take extra care of yourself. Stay practical. Illusions fade and you can see what wasn’t working. Find ways to reduce stress. Gain strength and options.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 7 — Stick close to home. Privacy and peacefulness inspire contemplation. Nature soothes your spirit. Review and revise plans around a challenge. Rest and let thoughts roam.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — Pull together. Share team support over a hurdle. Focus on practical priorities and short-term solutions. Review the big picture later. You’ve got this.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — Focus to support a professional project through a challenging section. Provide stability. Stay connected with colleagues and allies. Practice makes perfect.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 7 — Prioritize practical basics on your educational path. You may come up against barriers. Assumptions could prove false. Slow to reassess. Discover creative solutions.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8 — Changes with shared finances necessitate budget revisions. Plan strategically. Consider options. Reinforce structural elements. Join forces for a coordinated push. Collaboration pays off.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 9 — Shared support saves time and trouble. Collaborate with your partner. Work together to navigate a breakdown. Let go of idealistic expectations. Relax and reconnect.

Level 1

2

3

4

1/20/22

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

© 2022 The Mepham Group. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency. All rights reserved.

Page 8 Thursday, January 20, 2022

O’Colly

Lifestyle

The race to take down cancer Payton Little Staff Reporter

Every January since 2011, Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ) hosts a 24/7 charity event to raise money for the Prevent Cancer Foundation, an organization devoted to the early detection and prevention of cancer.

In this event, video game speedrunners from all over the world meet to deliver six days of nonstop video game speed running. Speed running is a playthrough of a video game performed with the objective of completing a goal as fast as possible.

Although the past few years have been done virtually, AGDQ’s impact still sends shockwaves across the speed running community.

This year, the event ran from Jan. 9-16 and was nothing short of historic.

Video games were beaten at record times, insane glitches were performed and the all-time donation record was shattered: the event raised 3.4 million dollars for the Prevent Cancer Foundation.

One of the most impressive runs of the showcase was when speedrunner Mitchriz beat component Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, completely blindfolded.

Overall, 143 games were beaten as fast as possible over the showcase.

Gymnast86, a catalyst in The Legend of Zelda speed running community, ran The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D at the event. This year marked his eighth run he has completed for the organization. Obviously with as much experience as Gymnast86, he attended the event when it was still held in person.

“When AGDQ was on-site it always felt more like a vacation than anything else,” Gymnast86 said. “Being able to see and hang out with my fellow speed running friends which I normally only interact with online is always a special experience.”

Alhough Gymnast86 has made many memories throughout his time competing at AGDQ events, it came full circle for him this year with the game he got to run.

“Picking a favorite AGDQ related memory is really difficult, but I would

Courtesy of Payton Little

probably have to go with doing my first AGDQ run at SGDQ 2018,” Gymnast86 said. “I got to show off Majora’s Mask 3D while being surrounded by a lot of friends that I don’t get to hang around too often.”

Speedrunner AFWagers made his AGDQ debut this year running Sonic Adventure DX during the marathon’s infamous Sonic block. Preparing for the back-to-back action that AGDQ events bring altered his streaming schedule. “I started to do ‘no reset’ runs,” AFWagers said. “No matter what error, I had to finish.”

This helped AFWagers shape up to form and become more consistent in

HIMALAYAN GROCERY STORE

play within the later stages of the run. AFWagers started speed running Sonic the Hedgehog games in 2020, but his path to AGDQ has been a long time in the making.

“I’ve always loved GamesDoneQuick, and it has been a dream of mine to run since I was about 15,” he said. “Being a part of this massive community working together to fight cancer was the highlight of my excitement.”

This AGDQ event may have wrapped up, but the organization is constantly hosting events that make a difference in the online community needing support. Frost Fatales is an event running from Feb. 27 to March

5 that will raise money for the Malala Fund, a non-profit organization advocating for girls’ education.

Those interested in these events can view the broadcast at https://www. twitch.tv/gamesdonequick. Soon, Summer Games Done Quick will be on the horizon, and the speed run community’s quest to give back to others will continue its spread.

entertainment.ed@ocolly.com

STILLWATER’S MATTRESS STORE 424 SOUTH MAIN STREET, STILLWATER,OK 74074

405-624-3212

WWW.STILLWATERFURNITURESHOWCASE.COM

MONDAY-SATURDAY | 9:30 - 6:00 SUNDAY | 1:00 - 5:00