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Ferrari has yet to allow a takedown Rowdy Baribeau Staff Reporter

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Illingworth transferring, 12th scholarship player to leave Cowboys this season

Burkhart 23-10. 7: Amount of Cowboys who scored five or less points One of the main reasons Smith was displeased with OSU’s showing against Lehigh was its effort. Smith used the term “minimum” when describing the effort of his wrestlers. Although the Cowboys won four of their seven matches in which they scored five points, Smith stated the team’s aggression was lacking in the dual. “I just think there’s a level of aggression you have to bring to the mat,” Smith said. “You know, you got to be able to get taken down at times because you’re that aggressive.” 10: AJ Ferrari’s match streak of not allowing a takedown Ferrari, the No. 1 197-pound wrestler in the country, has continued his dominance on the mat through ten duals. Ferrari has not allowed a takedown in his matches and handled his opponent, JT Davis, with not much intensity. Ferrari’s sophomore campaign has been impressive as he has only allowed three decision victories, followed by three major decision victories, two technical falls and two pins.

The No. 4 Oklahoma State Cowboys defeated the No. 15 Lehigh Mountain Hawks 26-9 on Sunday at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater. The Cowboys lost three of ten matches, with some surprising finishes and close bouts. Here are some noteworthy statistics on Sunday’s dual. 4:02: The amount of riding time No. 8 Josh Humphreys had on No. 13 Wyatt Sheets Sheets battled a familiar foe in Humphreys, and Sheets could not answer the call. Humphreys had a quick start with two takedowns and proceeded to ride Sheets essentially the entire match. Going into the third period, Humphreys had allotted more than three minutes of riding time and finished with over four minutes. 10: Number of takedowns scored by Dakota Geer. Post-dual, OSU coach John Smith expressed his displeasure with the team’s intensity and grit. One of the few Cowboy wrestlers Smith lauded was 184-pounder Geer. He had a dominant showing over AJ Burkhart. Geer led 11-6 going into the third period, by that time he already had five takedowns. Geer finished the third period demolishing Burkhart with a simple “catch and release” strategy, with five more takedowns in the third period alone to defeat sports.ed@ocolly.com

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On Monday, Max Olson of The Athletic reported Oklahoma State quarterback Shane Illingworth had entered the NCAA transfer portal. In his two seasons with the Cowboys, Illingworth served as quarterback Spencer Sanders’ backup, starting three games, including playing in his first collegiate game after Sanders left with a high right ankle injury. He would guide the Cowboys to a comeback win against Tulsa, and two more victories against West Virginia and Kansas. Illingworth would start in the 2021 season opener against Missouri State after Sanders was placed in COVID-19 protocols, leading the Cowboys to a 23-16 win. He would also toss passes against Oklahoma in 2020 and Kansas in 2021. Illingworth is the 12th scholarship player to transfer out of OSU following the end of the season, and has three years of eligibility remaining. What changes in the OSU quarterback room? Sanders remains the starter, whether or not Illingworth leaves. Illingworth had cemented himself as the second-string option

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at quarterback, but now that spot could be given to redshirt senior Ethan Bullock, who can opt to use his free year of eligibility from COVID. If Bullock opts not to use the extra year, OSU would be left with four quarterbacks on roster. Sanders, Gunnar Gundy — who played several fourth quarter snaps in the Cowboys’ blowout win against Kansas — Peyton Thompson and incoming freshman Garret Rangel. Rangel, a 6-foot-2, 175-pound quarterback who earned a four-star designation from 247Sports, could rise the ranks this spring and elevate himself to second-string on the depth chart. Rangel’s performance, and Bullock’s decision, leaves the pecking order currently unknown. Where could Illingworth end up? Illingworth is a native of Norco, California, and was heavily recruited by schools in the west. Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado, Oregon State, San Jose

State and Washington State offered Illingworth in high school, and a transition west could be possible for Illingworth. Illingworth, a four-star recruit named the No. 18 prospect in California, could also opt to transfer to a school that didn’t recruit him. In the wild west of the transfer portal, Illingworth could be courted by a plethora of schools interested in him now that weren’t when he was in high school. Illingworth can also withdraw him name from the transfer portal and attempt to return to the Cowboys, but only if OSU wants him to return. NCAA transfer rules do not require OSU to bring players back once they enter the transfer portal.

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Discrepant from distance How can the Cowboys can fix 3-point issues Ben Creider Staff Reporter Since the season kicked off in November, one thorn has been stuck in the Cowboys’ boots. The 3-point shot. Ranking dead last in-conference, 330th nationwide and shooting a mere 29.4% from distance, OSU has been caught in a perimeter dry spell since the onset of the season. OSU’s inside-out play has hit its full swing 18 games into the season. Inside the arc, coach Mike Boynton’s battalion has lived and died on both penetration and mid-range play, logging 688 attempts on twos – good for 43rd nationwide. But on 3-pointers, the Pokes have wrangled up a lowly 313 attempts, ranking 276th in the nation. When assessing Oklahoma State’s typical regimen, initiator duties tend to lean on senior guard Isaac Likekele. On the surface, Likekele has ranked as one of the team’s more trusty options, piecing together 7.2 points to tag with team-highs in rebounds (5.7) and assists (3.4). Likekele’s playstyle emits some solid takes around the basket as team’s have led the senior on to either elbow on an ample amount of drives. But, when there’s no direct path to the lane – play tends to stagnate. Upon the sudden stoppage in action, OSU’s cards continue to work below the basket, as paint presence from players in the Boone twins, Kalib and Keylan, Moussa Cisse and MatthewAlexander Moncrieffe, among others, have become staples within both post plays, and second chance opportunities around the cup. At the base level, their inside attacks do yield solid production. But, with a shaky 65.7% output from the foul stripe – a second element to play is necessary. That second level has to come from outside, and there has yet to be a breakthrough. While the Pokes have struggled to assert themselves from the 3-point line, Boynton said he still believes perimeter play is integral to contests. “It’s [3-point play is] so much of the fabric of how the game is played these days,” Boynton said. The shot charts align with the grander portion of Pokes from downtown. As the team leader from deep, sophomore Donovan Williams has boasted a beaming output of 50%, but he has been out of the regular rotation for over a month. After Williams, a team-wide freefall is in play – as only two members on the day-to-day rotation shoot above the 30% – Keylan Boone (33.8%) and Avery Anderson III (31.3%) Of the selection of perimeter prospects, Keylan Boone has beamed some success as a corner sitter, putting together nine games of nailing two-ormore triples, including a 5-of-7 piecing against Texas. The kicker – Boone has been fairly shoddy, riding on a fivegame streak of shooting 3-of-20 and currently coming off of an 0-of-7 outing against TCU. However, Boone is still a much-needed member in unlocking the third level – and the group knows that. “Our team has continued to believe in him and encourage him to take the shots that we know he is capable

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of,” Boynton said. “We need someone to step up and make shots from the outside consistently.” If the Pokes are looking to uncork some facets to find bottom on threes, the best option of attack is rewiring the half-court offense. With a more prototypical guard in Anderson or Bryce Thompson bringing the ball past the timeline, opposing defenses already have to be vigilant for penetrations or step backs from distance.

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ball – yielding a high quality look. Under the lines of Likekele initiating, high-ball screens won’t yield big returns, as Likekele is shooting 11.1% on the season. However, on resets up top, utilizing a simple screen adds some big benefits.

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Hinson-Tolchard brings home hardware, Cowgirls win streak snapped

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Chris Becker Editor in Chief Maddison Hinson-Tolchard needed one more birdie on her scorecard at the Rapsodo Match in the Desert. Hinson-Tolchard, a sophomore, stepped on the par-5, 16th tee box, her 18th hole of the round, tied for the individual lead with Alexandra Forsterling of Arizona State at 9-under-par.

Hinson-Tolchard carded a birdie on the hole to capture the solo lead while Forsterling parred the hole. Hinson-Tolchard finished 10-under on the event to earn her first individual win in her collegiate career. Her win marks the third straight event where an Oklahoma State golfer brought home the individual title. The event was the first tournament for OSU in the spring season. The No. 2 Cowgirls came into the spring riding an undefeated fall season, but fell short at the Match in the Desert finishing second place behind Arizona State. The Cowgirls entered the final day of the event trailing by three strokes to the Sun Devils. The Cowgirls carded a 281 on day one. In the second round the Cowgirls couldn’t close the ground between themselves and ASU.

As the round came to a close the Sun Devils held a one stroke lead over the Cowgirls, but the Cowgirls fell off down the stretch and ASU closed out the win in the first spring event. The Cowgirls posted a 282 in the second round and finished the event at 13-under while the Sun Devils finished at 18-under. The Cowgirls are back in action on Feb. 13 and 14 at the Columbia Classic in Melbourne, Florida.

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Our Daily Bread serves thousands of households in 2021

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Representatives from Our Daily Bread (ODB) gave a presentation showing the impact the organization had in 2021 and discussed plans for the future at yesterday’s Stillwater City Council meeting. Becky Taylor, Rachael Condley and Kali Barnes shared statistics and data regarding the food and resource center’s mission. OBD is an organization that provides grocery store assistance and resources with the goal of helping address hunger and for Payne County residents to rise out of poverty. Our Daily Bread has partnered with close to 20 stores and businesses to aid in their support of helping Stillwater’s citizens and community. A few noteworthy statistics shown are as follows: 11,293 households served

158 through Shield on Wheels 6,537 guests over 60 with Senior Servings meals

and beneficial for the people who rely on Our Daily Bread. “The work of our daily bread on this project alone has made such a tremendous impact on our community,” Joyce said. “The city would not have been able to do that without a partnership with Our Daily Bread so it’s incredibly valuable.”

82 haircuts The numbers above are data from 2021. Other statistics from the organization include the amount the center paid for bills, rent and other necessities. ODB raised over $460,000 in total bills paid, over $275,000 in rent payments and also assisted in 397 utility payments. At the end of the presentation, Mayor Joyce stated the impact of the food pantry as tremendous

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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)

Kevin Clark will be sworn in as the new councilor for the City of Stillwater. John Wedlake’s resigned from Councilor Seat 3 in early December and Clark will fill the seat. After night filled of hearing ordinances, reports and resolutions, The City Council unanimously appointed Clark in a 4-0 vote out of a pool of candidates who applied for the position. If the city council did not fill Seat 3 within 60 days after Wedlake vacated it, there would have been a special election. Clark ran for mayor against Will Joyce, current Stillwater mayor, after former mayor

Gina Nobel did not file for re-election, according to the Stillwater News Press. Since 2013, Clark has been a financial adviser at Edward Jones investment firm and graduated at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a degree in business administration and general management. His term will expire in 2024.

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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.”

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Artist Spotlight: Emma Rose Jaden Besteda Staff Reporter

Q: Tell me a little about yourself? A: My name is Emma Rose. I am an education major at OSU. But, I also write songs and I play gigs and stuff around the water and Enid.

A: My very first song I wrote was called “Bigger Dreams.” The first song that I ever released out into the public was called “Do You Hear Me” and it’s about being misunderstood or feeling like someone else is doing all the talking and not really listening. But yeah, those are kind of the two main, big songs. Q: Do you remember the first moment where you were really like, I can do this forreal? A: Oh, I think maybe after a couple of events in my town. I had done a couple of local events and I was like, ‘This is kind of fun.’ And people were supportive and I really enjoyed doing it. I don’t get extremely nervous. And so I was like, you know, this would be really cool to do. Both in college and then also just like, as something fun to do.

Q: I followed you on Instagram and I saw that you’re a Russian American, can you tell me about that? A: Yes, so I was born in Russia and I lived there for the first two years of my life. I have not been back and I want to. I think it would be really Q: Give me some insight on what it’s like to be cool to just see another country, but especially Russia like a student musician? because I was born there. So, I think it would be reA: It is definitely challenging at times. I was ally cool to go back. a music industry major for the first two years of my time at OSU. And it’s kind of different, in the sense Q: So like what made you start doing music? that you don’t necessarily have to do a lot of reading A: My parents signed me up for guitar lessons and homework assignments. It’s more like practicing when I was in fifth grade and I wanted to quit. But, your instrument and doing a lot of performing. A lot I was too shy to tell my guitar teacher that I wanted of it is just like practicing guitar for like, an hour or to quit. And then I realized that I could sing and play two a day. But still working on your other classes as the guitar and write songs. And I was like, ‘That’s well. So it can definitely get overwhelming at times, actually kind of cool.’ So, I stuck with it. but I’m still really glad that it was something that I liked to do. Q: How did your family or friends react when you started playing music? Q: Do you play any instruments?. A: My family was supportive of my decision to A: Yes, I play guitar. I play a little bit of piano, do gigs and stuff around town, just because no one in and ukulele, but guitar is the main one that I took lesthe family is musical. And then my friends, a lot of sons in and feel comfortable playing. them were not musical. And so they were like, ‘Oh, that’s kind of cool.’ So, I think a lot of people are Q: Do you think that Stillwater is a good place supportive. for artists? Do you think there’s enough support? A: I think so. Especially for me, I found a lot of Q: What artists inspire you? support within the music major. When I was a music A: Kacey Musgraves is my favorite artist. I major, there were a lot of people there that would really like her writing style, especially her first two support me and would say, like, hey, there’s an event albums. I just think the lyric writing is very good. I you should perform. That would be cool. But I also also listened to a lot of Russian rap, and hip hop mu- think that Stillwater does have events where there are sic. I don’t write that style of music, but I listened to live music opportunities, and I know there are defia lot of it. I listen to a lot of indie artists and acoustic nitely different bars around Stillwater that let musistuff. cians play and have live music going on there. So I would say that Stillwater is a pretty good community Q: Would you say you like to model your music for live music. after anybody? A: Maybe a little bit after Kacey Musgraves. Q: So, “Kick Me Out” is one of your songs I But as of right now, I’m still kind of trying to find my heard and I was like, wow. Is that coming out? own sound and what I like to write about and how I A: I really want to release it. I think if I can, want to portray that. I’ll find the time to record it. That song is just so fun to sing and play. I think I will release it in the future, Q: What was the first time that you ever wrote I just don’t know when that’s going to be. or performed? Q: Essentially the last question is… so what’s

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the goal? A: I think for me, I’m very much a person that loves to write songs. I think getting better at songwriting would be kind of my main goal, and to have something there that is an outlet. Songwriting is a big outlet for me and how I get my emotions and thoughts out and have people enjoy listening to that is kind of cool. So, I think just keeping it to where the audience enjoys my music and I enjoy my music. I think that’s the main goal for me. I would say that I’ve written 50 songs that I would actually like to show the public. There are many more that only like 15 people will see, but I would be happy to show it to people I don’t know. Q: What else would you like people to know? A: I definitely have plans on releasing “Kicking Me Out” but I have released an EP called “Middle Of The Night,” which sounds like a haunty, scary type of sound. There is one song that is kind of darker there. But it’s just a four-song mini album that I’ve released on Spotify. But I definitely would like to get more into releasing music. I think that’s also another goal of mine, to release more music that people can listen to. Q: Are you on Spotify or Apple Music? A: Yes, I am on both. I’m under the name Emma Rose, and then my EP is “Middle Of The Night.” entertainment.ed@ocolly.com

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Connor Gray Staff Reporter The Dark Knight, World’s Greatest Detective and Caped Crusader are names that Batman has been labeled as throughout his 83 years in comics and 30 or more years on the screen. Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer, George Clooney, Christian Bale and Ben Affleck played the famous Batman at some point. However, there is a new face that will be putting on the cape and cowl this March when “The Batman” rolls into theaters: Robert Pattinson. This time, Matt Reeves directs DC Comics’ newest film, “The Batman,” starring lead actor Robert Pattinson as the orphaned, billionaire playboy Bruce Wayne during the day and vigilante Batman at night, has been regarded as one of the most anticipated movies of 2022. The film has been delayed a number of times due to COVID-19, but was given a release date of March 4 and an HBO Max release date for April 19. Despite revealing this release date, it was not until Jan. 20 that executive producer of the film, Michael Uslan, confirmed that the official runtime is two hours 47 minutes without credits. With credits, the movie has a nearly three hour runtime of two hours and 55 minutes. The runtime of “The Batman” not only makes it a long movie, but also the third longest comic book movie ever behind “Zack Snyder’s Justice League” and “Avengers: Endgame.” Director Matt Reeves and lead musical composer of the film, Michael Giacchino, took time on Jan. 20to release all six minutes of the official theme for the film. Marketing for the movie skyrocketed in recent weeks with multiple posters, stills and announcements being dropped to the excitement of many fans. The anticipation for the Dark Knight’s return to the big screen may not yet be at its peak, with the possibility of a final trailer release still over the horizon. As the day grows closer, fans wait to see how one of the world’s most well-known and beloved heroes is interpreted in 2022, through the eyes of one of the best filmmakers: Matt Reeves. All this while sharing the spotlight with one of Hollywood’s biggest stars in recent years: Robert Pattinson. “The Batman” releases in theaters on March 4 where it willstay for 45 days before heading to streaming on HBO Max on April 19. Via Tribune News Service

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