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OSU Homecoming royalty crowned Mak Vandruff Staff Reporter Tension mounted Sunday as five boys and girls stepped up to the stage in front of the Edmon Low Library. The crowd murmured as friends, family and peers waited with growing anticipation. Armed with a tiara, bouquet and plaque, President Kayse Shrum and Pistol Pete walked up to the stage to crown the Homecoming king and queen. The announcer wasted no time after introducing the candidates to say the names of the two at the head of the court, his voice booming over the lawn; Parker Smith and Amarie Griffeth. Homecoming royalty is a staple of Oklahoma State’s traditions. To celebrate those who work hard to personify the cowboy code is something faculty and staff hope to achieve by giving several students a shot in the spotlight on the Homecoming court.
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Students learn to how to get involved in OSU Homecomings students getting involved and of the school she graduated from. Organizing a tailgate for hundreds of people can be challenging, but to Emgarten, it was nothing but fun. Luisa Clausen “This event was a fun Staff Reporter one to organize,” Emgarten said. “It’s an opportunity to mingle with people, bring out our Homecoming royHomecoming celalty, the candidates, and the ebrates the alumni coming queen and king. The coolest home, the Oklahoma State alumni center and the OSU thing about it is being able to include everybody and Residence Hall Associaprepare for the rest of the tion (RHA) decided to get week.” together and celebrate the As the minutes went students who are still home by, the event started to get by throwing a tailgate Monday, at Kerr-Drummond busier and busier. Students look excited to have Plaza. Homecoming is a big something for their own entertainment on a Monday celebration for OSU, and evening, and even more exone of the main goals is to cited being able to celebrate let the students be a part being a cowboy in such an of it. Some freshmen do awaited week. not know how to help with Kennedy Schenkel, a future Homecomings, and events like this aim to pro- senior at OSU, said she absolutely loves Homecoming vide an opportunity to get week. While working at one those students plugged in. At the tailgate, members of of the stands, she happily the alumni center and RHA gave out some free treats for the students stopping by visited with students who had an opportunity to learn while finally celebrating the 100th year of Homecoming. and understand how to get “Everything has involved. always been so fast-paced. Among hundreds of Last year, because of COstudents, the event feaVID everything was slow tured free food, corn holes and impossible to happen,” competitions, free prizes Schenkel said. “I think it and perfect weather that made the school spirit shine was good that we didn’t celebrate the 100th homebrighter. Also, Pistol Pete coming last year because attended the event, attractthis is a big celebration and ing people who wanted deserves all the tailgates, a photo with the famous amazing events and glory mascot. Homecoming adviser, that comes with it.” Becca Emgarten, graduated from OSU in 2007, and could not help but describe sports.ed@ocolly.com how proud she was of the
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Royalty... Continued from 1 To be in the Homecoming court, no one has to be in Greek life. Only 60 hours as a student are required to apply, so anyone can choose to pursue becoming a part of the court. Ariel Scholten, the executive director for the Homecoming celebration, knows Griffeth and Smith. “All of the candidates were wonderful, but I cannot think of anyone who embodies the cowboy code more fully than Parker Smith or Amarie Griffith,” Scholten said. “Amarie is one of the hardest working yet humblest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing.” Smith is the president of Farmhouse Fraternity, a member of the Spears School of Business student council, a campus tour guide, and a part of the Alumni Ambassadors. The tours are what he believes stands out in his work with the campus. “I find a lot of joy in getting to show other people our campus,” Smith said. To Griffith, a Homecoming queen is someone who puts aside their preferences to love their peers. She is in Kappa Delta, a member of the student government association, a member of Ferguson College of Agriculture’s student council and she served as a freshman representative council member as the director of food security. Griffith also works in several organizations which emphasize self-worth and ministry toward women. Every Homecoming candidate had many qualifications and organizations they helped under their belt. “We just can’t wait to meet you, to love you well, and we are so excited to share America’s Greatest Homecoming with everyone that comes to participate,” Griffith said. Abby Smith
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Jamie Lee Curtis gives a solid but limited performance in the film that makes you wonder if she even was on set for more than a week. This movie Michael Myers is back and some- was a Myers dominated performance. how he is even more brutal. Michael Myers is a violent, ‘Halloween Kills’ may be the relentless psychopath killer that hasn’t most straightforward film of all time. uttered a word since he was a child yet It is good vs evil. This movie does a lot he may be the smartest person in the of things wrong. In fact, they might be film. There’s more than several moparodying themselves at this point with ments in this movie where you will be some of the character decisions that wondering why a character did what happen. However, “Halloween Kills” they did. Anthony Michael Hall poris the first movie in the franchise that trays Tommy Doyle who if you’re not feels like it has a clear narrative of familiar is a character that has been where they want to go. prominent in the franchise. He may be
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definitive end to the Myers story. The audeince gets answers that have been lingering for decades and of course some bloody and awesome kills. Overall, ‘Halloween Kills’ is a fun film that works if all logic is ignored and accepted for exactly what it is. It does just enough to leave the audience wanting more, making sure the crowds all come back next year for the sequel and end of this trilogy.
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overall usage was pretty low. He had a 13.3% usage rate, third-lowest on the team. Despite being undersized, Smith operated as the 4/5 for the Red Raiders. In their motion offense, Smith was mostly regulated to setting off-ball screens. He was also used in the pick-and-roll game. Smith never put up more than four field goal attempts in a game last year. He was seldom used on offense, with the majority of those field goals coming around the rim, off lobs, etc. But with his speed, he got up and down in transition seamlessly. Still, Smith shot a pristine 60.9% from the floor, which led the Red Raiders last season. He’s got excellent touch around the rim and can finish through traffic. The redshirt sophomore didn’t present much of a low post/face up game or jump shot, but he did show some flashes. Albeit rare, he showcased the ability to put the ball on the floor and score. He also went 3-for-8 on his 3-pointers last season. His shooting form appears sound, though he does dip the ball a bit too low. Truth is, it’s difficult to get a pulse on Smith’s offensive game considering the minute sample size.
The snatch-a-player-from-Tech party began shortly after coach Chris Beard bolted to Austin, and Oklahoma State coach Mike Boynton plucked one up — an interesting one. OSU’s roster is filled with a bevy of exciting athletes who are capable of highlight-reel plays, and now you can add redshirt sophomore Tyreek Smith right on that list. The Texas Tech transfer was a three-star when he was recruited by Beard, and he did a lot of things well for the Red Raiders. Things he’s going to continue to build on. The scouting report Smith’s measurables absolutely jump off the page. He’s got a solid 6-foot-7, 220-pound frame, and he boasts a scary 7-3 wingspan. Combine that with a gaudy 40-inch vertical and mesmerizing athleticism, and he’s sure to have some serious highlight plays. But his game is far from finished. At Texas Tech, Smith almost never operated with the ball in his hands. In fact, his See Scouting on 8
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Landon received an offer from Oklahoma State. “Landon was (deciding) between K-State and Oklahoma State for a while I believe,” Smith said. “And going through the COVID period last season He was the southeast Kansas Player of the Year where he couldn’t visit or talk to the coaches in perin 2020. son made it even harder on Landon I believe.” He is a two time all-state selection; Landon Dean committed to OSU on Feb. 10, and imDean is eager to bring his talents to the Oklahoma mediately felt a sense of relief according to his coach. State defense. The months of pressure coming from college coaches Dean, a three-star recruit in the 2022 class, is and time consumption from the recruiting process currently a senior at Frontenac High School and is was all over. committed to Oklahoma State. “There was definitely a sense of relief after he “He is a versatile weapon, who can play on both chose OSU,” Smith said. “But he was just excited to sides of the ball without hesitation,” Frontenac coach commit and get to work to try and get ready to have a Mark Smith. great senior season of football.” “We asked Landon to move to offensive tackle Smith says OSU is primarily recruiting Dean as from tight end this year to help the team, and he has a defensive end, however coach Mike Gundy have told been tremendous on both sides,” Smith said. “He has him playing tight end for the Cowboys isn’t out of the been dominant on both sides of the ball. He plays picture. extremely hard and physical and has a great motor.” If Dean were to play tight end at OSU, he On March 13, 2020, Kansas State became the wouldn’t be the first player recruited primarily as a first school to offer Dean, and Iowa State followed lineman out of high school to make the switch to tight eight days later. One day after the Cyclones offered, end for the OSU offense; junior Braden Cassity was
recruited as a defensive end out of high school by the Cowboys, and has since made the switch to tight end. True freshman Silas Barr, recruited by the majority of schools as a defensive lineman, was recruited by Oklahoma State as an offensive lineman. Several weeks ago, Barr made the switch to tight end for the Cowboy offense due to a lack of depth at the position. Smith said he is certain Dean will be an immediate impact for OSU, wherever he ends up playing, whatever position that may be. But in the end, he is just happy to see such a dedicated athlete like Dean be able to play football at the next level. “Landon’s best quality is his football lQ. He is a student of the game, works hard at his craft, and has a chance to be a great football player at Oklahoma State,” Smith said. “Landon knows it will be a jump going from Frontenac to OSU with the size, speed, and strength in the Big 12, but he is excited for the challenge and will make a positive impact on the field.” sports.ed@ocolly.com
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Scouting... Continued from 4 But that isn’t his true value. Smith is a highenergy guy with a great motor, and he is a superb rebounder/shot blocker. He is the guy who’s diving on the floor for loose balls and saving balls before they go out of bounds. Smith led the Red Raiders with per-40 minute averages of 11.5 rebounds and 3.4 blocks. As a rebounder, Smith was constantly attacking the offensive and defensive glass, following up after a shot goes up. And as a shot blocker, with his imposing length and leaping ability, Smith propelled in the air and swatted balls away. In Beard’s “nomiddle” defense, Texas Tech switched everything. Smith fit in well with that scheme, showing defensive versatility. But he did struggle to keep up with some of the quicker guards in the Big 12. But that’s a small knock. Overall, his defensive prowess is a huge plus for any team. While his defense and energy are well-established, I believe there’s some untapped potential in Smith’s offensive game. Potential that Boynton and his staff are going to dig out. The fit As we talked about, there isn’t much to go on for a player who averaged only 8.6 minutes and 1.6 field goal attempts. Still, Boynton called Smith an “instant-impact player in our program.” Smith brings a high level of energy and competitiveness, which every team needs. On the court, Smith has the athleticism to get
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sports up and down in transition, which meshes well with an OSU team ranked 18th in pace last season. But the main thing to consider is how Smith’s skillset will be fleshed out under Boynton. He has got physical tools and athleticism you can’t teach, which points toward a sweet ceiling for the redshirt sophomore. As it stands, he comes in as a defensiveminded forward who provides versatility on that side of the court. He should find a spot in the rotation quickly, as Boynton loves guys who play defense — even if their offensive output isn’t ideal. In Boynton’s uberaggressive defensive scheme, Smith’s foot speed should help him rotate quickly, play help defense and protect the paint. With Smith’s length, he’ll be able to operate in OSU’s 2-3 zone. On offense, it’ll be interesting to see if he improves his jump shot and/ or puts up more 3-point shot attempts. If he develops his post game, his bouncy athleticism could make him a tough cover. That’s if he develops. Final thoughts Regardless of how many minutes Smith plays this year, he’s sure to have an impact this season. Boynton didn’t get any recruits from high school, but he’s scoured the transfer portal and brought in four exciting athletes. On a roster dominated by guards, Smith bolsters the forward depth. Normally, that would mean an easy path to minutes. But Boynton, regardless of position, pushes the five best players out there. Smith has a chance to be one of those.
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