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Will Joyce won re-election on Tuesday defeating challenger Marc Trotter.
Teyte Holcomb Staff Reporter Election day has wrapped up in Stillwater, and the results are in. This year’s Feb 8 ballot featured proposals that have been in the works for some time, as well as the mayoral vote.
Initially proposed by the TIME Projects, the voting ballot featured a 3% visitors tax increase and a 1/2 cent increase in transportation tax. The polls, which were open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., featured everyone from OSU students to long-time Stillwater residents. Though some residents were wary of adding tax increases to the city, both proposed bills passed with a majority vote. Along with this decision, the mayoral race was also voted on. Incumbent Will Joyce won reelection with a 74.14% vote in favor of him. Joyce will remain in office for the next 4 years as mayor of Stillwater. The TIME Projects specifically aim at im-
pacting residents in the Stillwater community. These tax increases will benefit the city by providing new infrastructure around the city as well as improve roads throughout the community. Increasing visitors tax 3% will now make the standard tax on lodging 7%, which is comparable to areas around Stillwater. Since these bills were successfully passed, the Stillwater City Council says the goal for the upcoming years is to enhance visitor development and build experiences around the city. news.ed@ocolly.com
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Cowgirl Stadium getting improvements Gabriel Trevino Staff Reporter
While talks for a new softball stadium have been underway, Oklahoma State invested money to upgrade the current Cowgirl stadium. Coach Kenny Gajewski hinted at the opportunity of moving into a new stadium within three to five years, but thanks to OSU’s president, Dr. Kayse Shrum, and Athletic Director Chad Weiberg, new turf is being installed in Cowgirl Stadium while the program waits. Gajewski tried and tested many turf field options, before settling on a specific turf where the ball does not bounce as high, and has a cooler temperature, both vast changes from regular turf. While the turf is being installed, the Cowgirls are practicing at Allie P. Reynolds, the former OSU baseball stadium, as well as Stillwater high school’s softball field. The lack of a home field to practice on provides a new challenge. “As an outfielder it has been difficult,” senior outfielder Haley Busby said. “It is different when you cannot simulate the turf and the fence we are going to have on our field. It is a little frustrating but you get work done where you can. In terms of hitting it’s been weird. There is nothing like having batting practice in your home stadium and seeing the ball fly.” Cowgirl stadium is also getting a facelift with a brand new outfield wall. The old wall, which had panels that fell down during games last season, along with the old grass outfield presented problems for OSU softball in the past, but now Gajewski believes those problems will be resolved. “We won’t have any more rain outs,” Gajewski said. “We will be able to practice every day on our field. The fence won’t fall over anymore, we won’t have wall pads fall over anymore. That stuff was crazy.”
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Limited individual movement, OSU drops to worst ranking since 2009
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fering defeat in his previous three matches. Sheets remains in the No. 18 position. Kaden Gfeller picking up two wins this weekend at 149, one by fall against No. 23 Josh Edmond of Missouri. Gfeller moves to 12-1 on the year and The Oklahoma State wrestling squad fell to No. 12 maintains his No. 13 ranking. in the NWCA Coaches Poll after splitting the two The second of three Cowboys to move up in weekend duals. This is OSU’s lowest ranking since the polls, Travis Wittlake (165), returned to Allits No. 15 ranking in February 2009. American status. A win in the SDSU dual, coupled Individually, the Cowboys stabilized from last with a narrow defeat to No. 2 Keegan O’Toole week’s tumble and had no wrestlers dropped in the (Missouri), earned Wittlake a No. 8 ranking. latest edition of the weekly InterMat polls. Dustin Plott, OSU 174-pounder, picked up Trevor Mastrogiovanni moved up one spot to a ranked win over No. 9 Cade DeVos (SDSU) and No. 7 at 125 after a win in the South Dakota State then dropped a bout to unranked Sean Harman of dual. After the match, Mastrogiovanni was helped Missouri. off the mat with a right ankle injury. The sophoDakota Geer (184) and AJ Ferrari (197) more was made unavailable against Missouri. remain stationary in their respective weight classes. “It looks like he buckled his ankle a little bit, Geer won both bouts this weekend, while Ferrari is maybe his knee,” said Cowboy coach John Smith still not available. on his weekly radio show. “I don’t’ think it’s a seriOSU heavyweight Luke Surber jumped ous injury, but we’ll find out more.” two spots to No. 31 despite being pinned Sunday. 141-pounder, Carter Young, remains tabbed Surber has lost four of his last five matches, with as the No. 21 wrestler for the third straight week. the one win coming from an upset of No. 22 A.J. He is 8-4 after a loss by decision to Clay Carlson Nevills (SDSU). (SDSU) and win over Connor Brown (Missouri). Individual rankings (Previous rankings in OSU 157-pounder, Wyatt Sheets, went 2-0 parentheses) this week, including a major decision, after suf-
125: Trevor Mastrogiovanni – No. 7 (8) 133: Daton Fix – No. 2 (2) 141: Carter Young – No. 21 (21) 149: Kaden Gfeller – No. 13 (13) 157: Wyatt Sheets – No. 18 (18) 165: Travis Wittlake – No. 8 (10) 174: Dustin Plott – No. 10 (10) 184: Dakota Geer – No. 11 (11) 197: AJ Ferrari – No. 1 (1) HWT: Luke Surber – No. 31 (33)
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Likekele’s second half heroics not enough for Cowboys Ashton Slaughter Staff Reporter
point, the Cowboys were on an 11-0 run, seven of those points came from Likekele. This was a season-high in points for Likekele, as he has only scored more than 15 points one other Following a Bedlam win at home, OSU had a time this season. Aside from the points, he also conwave of momentum they hadn’t had all season. tributed six rebounds, five assists and three steals. However, the wave quickly died down. When it comes to the Horned Frogs, Chuck The Cowboys were defeated in Fort Worth, O’Bannon Jr. contributed very efficiently against the Texas, losing to TCU 77-73. Cowboys, as he had 19 points on 6-9 shooting, while The final score may have been worse if it wasn’t shooting 3-of-6 from beyond the arc. for Isaac Likekele, who ended the game with 19 Where the Cowboys lost this game was on the points, 17 of which came in the second half. At one boards and at the free throw line. The Horned Frogs
pulled down 13 more rebounds than OSU, and shot 18-for-23 from the free throw line, while the Cowboys shot at a 5-for-10 clip. The Cowboys now fall back under .500, sitting at 11-12 (4-7 Big 12), and the Horned Frogs improve to 16-5 (5-4).
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What’s on the mayoral election ballot?
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Visitor’s tax: https://www.visitstillwater.org/visitor-tax/ If voted yes, this will be a 3% tax increase to visitors of Stillwater.
Dru Norton Lifestyle Editor Students interested in voting in the mayoral election today can take a look at what will be on the ballot.
Transportation tax: http://stillwater.org/files/agenda/city-council/2021/my-folder120621/RESO-2021-43-election--Transportation-Sales-Tax.doc.pdf If voted yes, transportation tax will increase from 1/2 cent to a full cent. Information about Mayoral candidates:
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Will Joyce’s website: https://www.stillwaterwill.
Marc Trotter’s Facebook: https://m.facebook. com/marctrotterstillwatermayor?locale=br_FR&_rdr Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today. Students can find their polling places here: https://okvoterportal.okelections.us There are a couple of propositions on the ballot for people in Ripley and Cushing public schools district: https://hosting.okelections.us/electionlist.html news.ed@ocolly.com
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Euphoria episode 5 review The season’s best cliffhanger yet Allie Putman Staff Reporter This week’s episode of HBO’s Max’s “Euphoria” was the climax of the season. Episode 5 follows Rue, the main protagonist facing issues and consequences of her substance abuse. Spoilers will be revealed in this article and will discuss topics such as violence, substance abuse, and domestic violence. First, some background information. Rue went to a drug dealer, making a proposition to sell drugs for her. But she uses the drugs for her own recreational use. Later, Jules, Rue’s girlfriend, discovers Rue has relapsed. The episode starts with Rue and her mother in a fight after she discovered Rue was taking opioids. Defensively Rue yells at her mom, saying she was only using marijuana, but her mom reveals Jules told her about her drug use. This discovery causes Rue to go into a frenzy because she owes money for the drugs she was supposed to sell. Rue begins to have a violent episode as a side effect of withdrawal; this was a physical and emotional tantrum. She destroys objects of furniture, doors and gets in verbal fights with her mom and sister. Hearing this, Jules reveals herself to Rue by stating that the drugs were flushed down the toilet. As a result, Rue starts to panic and lashes Jules and their friend, Elliot. Once she settles down, Rue’s mom and sister try to take her to the emergency room. But in the car ride, it is revealed to Rue that she is going back to rehab. So, Rue jumps out of the car. She escapes to her friend Lexi’s house, where she runs into some more of her friends: Maddy, Kat and Cassie. But, not long after Rue arrives, it is clear she is trapped for an intervention. Instead of an intervention, Rue turns
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to telling secrets of her friends at the intervention. She reveals that Cassie has been seeing Nate, Maddy’s ex-boyfriend, in secrecy. Once this is uncovered, Rue escapes to her friend Fez’s house. Shortly after arriving, she then gets kicked out from trying to steal pills from the bathroom. From there, she robs a house in order to find a way to pay off her debts for the drugs she had lost. She stole everything from jewelry to cash, but later
runs into the police. Alarmed, the police begin questioning Rue until they notice she is in a drug withdrawal, and begin chasing her. She manages to escape to Laurie, the drug dealer who sold her the suitcase of drugs, where she administers injectable morphine to help stop Rue’s withdrawal symptoms. As a result, Rue instantly falls asleep only to wake up to being locked in Laurie house. To escape, she jumps from a 2 story window and runs home.
Here the episode comes to an end, leaving a cliffhanger for viewers. This episode enlightens the audience of what drug abuse can look like, physically and emotionally. It shows its side effects and gives an insight into the opioid crisis occurring in America today. Hopefully, next week’s episode will uncover and resolve some of the problems which surfaced in episode 5. entertainment.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)
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Today’s Birthday (02/09/22). Catch a shooting star this year. Disciplined backstage efforts allow high performance. Teamwork provides shared gain this winter, before domestic renovations beautify your spring surroundings. Surmount a professional challenge next summer, before autumn accomplishments launch your career. Follow where your heart leads. 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 — Clarify your message and it gets through. Practice diplomacy with a delicate situation. Communication opens doors. Edit, refine and polish for best results. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 9 — Adapt the budget for current conditions. Disciplined efforts generate lucrative results. Do the work behind the scenes that allows for high performance. Preparation pays. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 9 — Energy surges are predicted. Take extra care around stressful situations. Nurture yourself with kindness and relaxation. Your leadership is appreciated. You’ve got this. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 7 — Slow to review plans. Things may not go as imagined. Unexpected breakdowns could redirect your intended path. Consider what’s most important and reorganize priorities. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9 — Teamwork can get your project around an obstacle or challenge. A coordinated push gets beyond a tricky spot. Envision your shared goal realized. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Forge ahead with a professional priority. Stay practical and realistic. Disciplined action gets the job done. Patiently stride, one step at a time. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 7 — Stay flexible with study or travel plans to adapt to circumstances on the ground. Research options and potential. Investigate and explore. Shift techniques. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 9 — Collaborate to adapt shared financial plans around an obstacle. Generate positive cash flow. Resist impulsive spending. Keep things simple. Provide a stabilizing influence. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7 — Partnership is not always dreamy. Work behind the scenes to keep things running smoothly. Clean messes as they occur. Support each other and deepen bonds. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Maintain healthy practices despite a challenge. Slow to avoid accidents. Illusions dissipate to reveal rocky terrain. Patiently advance. Nurture yourself with good food and rest. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8 — Disciplined efforts realize a creative project or solve a romantic puzzle. You can see what wasn’t working. Patiently persist. Aim for fun and relaxation. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 9 — Make domestic repairs and upgrades. Improvement projects provide satisfying results. Clean, sort and organize. Nurture yourself and family with beauty, comfort and deliciousness.
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Prepping for Proposal
Tips and tricks to secure your valentine Teyte Holcomb Staff Reporter As Valentine’s Day approaches, many students around OSU are trying to figure out how to ask that special someone in their life the question they’ve been dying to know. Though the traditional route of flowers and chocolates is always a go-to, there are some other unique ways that might just swoon that person you’ve been dying to ask out. While some may opt for a more basic approach this holiday season, putting yourself out there is a sure way to get someone to notice you, even if it isn’t your valentine. What better way to make a memorable first impression than with a personal mixtape? They say music is the way to the heart, so making a personalized playlist of your crush’s favorite songs is definitely gonna give them something to remember you. If you’re not sure what kind of music they’re into, Spotify has you covered with some pre-made tracks. Truly, the magic of a beautiful song will certify that your valentine will profess their love to you. If mixtapes aren’t your thing, maybe a personalized love note is. Even though some might say it’s basic, what is more heartfelt and sentimental than a hand-written letter? If you’re looking to build a relationship, a personal touch can make a big difference. It doesn’t have to be perfect or extravagant, but something that will remind them of your time spent together. Whether you’re into traditional methods or more unique ideas, there is someone out there for everyone. These ideas aren’t guaranteed to get you noticed by your valentine, but they sure will get you noticed by someone.
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