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Cowboy coordinator leaving for Ohio State Dean Ruhl Sports Editor

It is unknown the role Coombs, who has been the defensive coordinator since 2019, will play following Knowles’ hire.

The details of Knowles’ contract is currently unknown. Coombs’ current contract is for $1.4 million, almost a half-million more than Knowles’ $800,000 contract with the Cowboys. Oklahoma State had been negotiating a contract extension with Knowles, with athletic director Chad Weiberg, president Kayse Shrum and coach Mike Gundy partaking in the talks.

“I am fairly certain that he’ll be coaching here next year,” Gundy said two weeks ago. “I don’t know, the Green Bay Packers may offer him $3 million. I can’t say for sure, but within reason, I’m very, very certain that he’ll be coaching here next year.”

Since the announcement Tuesday, several former and current Oklahoma State players have shared their thoughts on Knowles’ departure on Twitter.

“There’s nothing to say other than thank you,” defensive end Brock Martin tweeted. “You put us in the best position week in and week out.”

Knowles will now have the task of reversing an Ohio State defense similar to what he did with Oklahoma State four years ago. The Buckeyes’ defense currently ranks 50th in total defense, 18th in rushing defense and 22nd in sacks, categories the Cowboys rank in the top 10.

The Cowboys now commence a search for a new defensive coordinator for the first time since January 2018 when Oklahoma State fired Glenn Spencer.

Editor’s note: This story will be updated periodically.

On Tuesday, Jim Knowles stood in front of a podium in Little Rock, Arkansas.

A sign reading “Frank Broyles Award” hung behind him. A sizeable trophy to his left. Knowles, Oklahoma State’s defensive coordinator, delivered a speech he had prepared on a piece of scratch paper in his hotel.

Knowles fell short of winning the award, instead going to Michigan’s offensive coordinator Josh Gattis, but the nomination was the culmination of the past four years Knowles had spent at OSU. He had taken on a project in 2018, and built the Cowboy defense into one of the most recognized units in the nation.

Four years later, he is taking on a new project.

On Tuesday, hours after the Broyles Award ceremony concluded, Ohio State coach Ryan Day released a statement saying Knowles will become the Buckeyes’ defensive coordinator, effective Jan. 2.

Both Oklahoma State and Ohio State compete in bowl games on Jan. 1, but Knowles’ status for the Fiesta Bowl is unknown.

Knowles replaces current Buckeye defensive coordinator Kerry Coombs, who was removed from play-calling duties following Ohio State’s loss to Oregon in September. Future changes were amplified after Michigan scored 42 points two weeks ago. sports.ed@ocolly.com

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Off-the-cuff possibilities for OSU’s next defensive coordinator coaching experience.

The strong defensive mind raises just one question, would he do it?

Power Five options Todd Orlando, Chris Becker USC defensive coordiAssistant nator Sports Editor The coach who hired Orlando is gone, and the new coach Jim Knowles is brought his own staff. out.

Orlando has had strong Coach Mike defenses and could be Gundy is now tasked looking for a new job. with not only preparing Gary Patterson, for the Fiesta Bowl but former TCU head also searching for a new coach defensive coordinator.

A defensive guru Here’s an off-the- who doesn’t have a cuff look at some poten- new job. Patterson and tial candidates.

Gundy are good friends.

Staying in house It’s a long shot, but it’s Joe Bob Clenot impossible. ments, OSU defensive Elijah Robinson, line coach Texas A&M defensive Clements is a solid line coach candidate for the job. He Robinson has knows the system and coached in the Big 12 has been with OSU for before and is a rising nine years. OSU’s destar on the Aggie coachfensive line was one of ing staff. He’s turned the best in the country down NFL opportunities in 2021. in the past, but defensive Garry Gibbscoordinator jobs have OSU defensive analyst weight.

Gibbs has a high level pedigree in coachSee Next on 3 ing including head

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Winners & losers Championship weekend finds Alabama on top

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Ashton Slaughter Staff Reporter It’s the most wonderful time of the year.

As December starts up, two things are for certain: Christmas music and conference championship weekend in college football.

To say the least, it was an eventful one. So, let’s take a look at the winners and losers from the five most important conference championship games.

10: Oklahoma State – Lost 21-16 against Baylor Oklahoma State finds themselves on the last spot of this list for one reason, and one reason only.

Since they lost their championship game, their playoff hopes were decimated.

The other four teams that lost their major conference title games were playing for nothing more than a conference title, while the Cowboys were looking for a top-four ranking.

Quarterback Spencer Sanders has played rather poised all season, but he

had a career-high four interceptions against Baylor in the Big 12 Championship Game.

Although the Bears had two turnovers of their own, the turnover margin was too much to overcome. Even with some late-game heroics keeping the game (literally) inches away from a Cowboy victory, the Cowboys came up short.

9: Iowa – Lost 42-3 against Michigan Well... at least they made the title game.

Iowa didn’t have much to show for themselves in their blowout loss to Michigan, as their Big 10 Championship hopes seemed dead very early on.

After the Hawkeyes missed a field goal, the Wolverines scored the first touchdown of the game, before forcing a three-and-out followed by a one-play, 75-yard touchdown pass (which was off a trick play from wide receiver Donovan Edwards).

In just over a minute, the score went from 0-0 to 14-0, as the Hawkeyes were soon left in the dust. The Hawkeyes drilled a field goal to cut it to 14-3,

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but after that the Wolverines would go on to score 28 unanswered points, shutting the Hawkeyes out for the rest of the game.

When it comes down to it– the Hawkeyes got overpowered by a highpowered Wolverine team.

8: Wake Forest – Lost 45-21 against Pittsburgh At halftime, it looked like a shootout.

Wake Forest was trailing 24-21, after both teams had offensive explosions, as they have all season.

The Demon Deacons, and mainly their quarterback, Sam Hartman, stalled out in the second half though, failing to get on the scoreboard. Hartman ended the game with four interceptions, three of which came in the second half of play. Not only did they come in the same half, but they came in consecutive drives, as to make matters worse the third one ended with a 19yard return for a touchdown.

Another factor in this loss, was Pittsburgh completely shutting down the run game. The Demon Deacons ran the ball 39 times, resulting in 82 yards,

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averaging 2.1 yards per carry.

7: Houston – Lost 35-20 against Cincinnati Houston was holding their own with Cincinnati.

The Cougars found themselves down 14-13 at halftime to the fourthranked team in the nation, as the upset alert was very real.

The biggest problem with the Cougars was their rushing attack, as although they had the ball for over a staggering 40 minutes, they couldn’t get anything going on the ground. They ran the ball 47 times, for just 86 yards, averaging 1.8 yards per carry.

The question then arises: what did the Cougars do in the second hall offensively? Which is fair, as after all, they had the ball for over 40 minutes of game time. The seven Cougar drives went like this: interception, punt, punt, punt, touchdown, turnover on downs, end of game. Clearly the offense just died off, as the Bearcats scored 21 points in the second half at the Cougars simply couldn’t keep up.

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Rod Wright, UTSA co- defensive coordinator Wright is a former All-American defensive lineman at Texas who has Continued from 1 climbed the coaching ranks. Wright’s defensive line emphasis in his coaching Travaris Robinson, Miami would be a strong suit for the Cowdefensive backs coach boys who have one of the best rushing With Manny Diaz out at Miami defenses in the country. and a new regime coming in, Robinson FCS options could be on the move. He’s a Florida Matt Entz- North Dakota State guy and a strong, young recruiter who defensive coordinator could help OSU tap into a talented North Dakota State is an FCS Florida circuit. powerhouse, and has been for years.

Group of Five options Entz’s defense allowed less than 12 John Rudzinski, Air Force points per game in 2021. He’s a strong defensive coordinator coordinator who could make a leap to Rudzinski would be hard to pry the big leagues. out of Colorado Springs but making Corey Hetherman, James a move to the Power Five could speak Madison defensive coordinator volumes. His Air Force defense has Hetherman’s defense led the FCS been near the top echelon of the coun- in total defense in 2021. He’s another try in the past two seasons. young rising star in the coaching cirChad Staggs, Coastal Carolina cuit and could be a dark horse in the defensive coordinator OSU search.

Coastal Carolina has been able to Keith Patterson, Abilene Chrissustain success under Staggs since he tian head coach took over in 2019. He followed coach Patterson, an Oklahoma native, Jamey Chadwell to CCU, but he could played at Eastern Oklahoma. He’s been be a target to join Gundy in Stillwater. coaching since 1986 and a defensive Scott Symons, Liberty defencoordinator since 2006. Patterson sive coordinator was just named head coach at Abilene Symons is a bright up-andChristian after being at Texas Tech. coming coordinator that has brought Liberty’s defense to a new level. Gundy hasn’t been shy of hiring relatively unknown coordinators, Symons could news.ed@ocolly.com

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BE DEFINITE!

It has been a number of years ago that the Lord Jesus challenged me to be definite in making myself available to him. I was attending church regularly. My wife and I were giving to the work of God. We were not doing anything that would be considered wrong in the eyes of God. I thought I was available to Christ.

As I prayed about this, I felt the Lord wanted me to spend more consistent time with him. I decided to get up each morning and spend an hour in prayer and in the Bible. The first morning when I knelt at the living room couch, I went to sleep. What a commitment! However, I did not give up. The next morning with my Bible in hand, I walked back and forth across the living room praising, praying and reading the Bible. I was being definite, not perfect, but definite.

King David said, “My heart says of you (God), ‘Seek his Face! Your face, Lord, I will seek.’

(Ps.27:8) David was a man after God’s own heart.

He certainly was not perfect, but one who sought after and followed God. Being definite with God has such great reward. He is the Good Shepherd that will faithfully lead our lives into the best and lasting way. As the Lord challenges our lives in various areas of obedience and service, It is so important to be definite; to be clear, to be wholehearted. Go all the way, and do that thing(s) you are challenged to do. Don’t compromise!

Possibly God is challenging you about a definite time in prayer and in scripture. Maybe it is in giving; not just occasionally, but often and consistently Maybe it is Christian service; helping is mission work; worthwhile projects.

Go for it! Be definite. You will find God definite, and there will be lasting fruit and satisfaction.

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Continued from 2 6: Georgia – Lost 41-24 against Alabama Did Georgia lose the SEC Championship and their number one spot?

Obviously, yes.

But they are in a much better position than every other team that lost on this list, as this didn’t change their season all too much. They dropped from number one to number three, so they lose the advantage of playing a lower seed, but they will still compete in the College Football Playoff.

When it came to the game though, this dominant (and what looked almost untouchable) Bulldog defense was torched, giving up their season-high in points by a wide margin. Bryce Young, Alabama quarterback, proved why he is the leading-man for the Heisman, as he threw for 421 yards and three touchdowns, torching the Bulldog secondary.

Even more than their defense’s surprising showing, the offense wasn’t up-to-par either. For starters, the run game was nonexistent, as the leading rusher for the Bulldogs, James Cook, only had 38 yards on 11 carries. Stenson Bennett also didn’t play his best football, as although he threw for 340 yards and three touchdowns, had two crucial second-half interceptions, which put the Roll Tide up by as much as 21 points.

5: Pittsburgh – Won 45-21 against Wake Forest In the first quarter alone, both teams combined to score 35 points, as the game seemed poised to end up looking more like a basketball score.

Pittsburgh took over though, as from the second quarter till the end of the game they scored 31 unanswered points. This was due in part to Heisman finalist and star quarterback, Kenny Pickett’s play, and the Panthers defense.

Pickett had an efficient game, completing 60.6% of his passes, while throwing for 253 yards and two touchdowns. His passing wasn’t his most memorable aspect of the game though.

As the 58-yard run early in the first quarter was a highlight for years to come. Pickett, who had already run 35 or so yards downfield, then faked a slide to juke out the Wake Forest defender, before taking it to the house.

The Panther defense on the other hand, shut down the Demon Deacons after the first quarter, holding them to just 94 yards the rest of the game. This

also included forcing four interceptions from Sam Hartman, who seemed untouchable at first.

4: Baylor – Won 21-16 against Oklahoma State After being defeated 24-14 in their previous week five matchup, Baylor got its revenge on Oklahoma State.

This revenge game was started off strong by backup quarterback, Blake Shapen, who had a first-half stat line of: 17-21, 151 passing yards, and three touchdowns. Not to mention, his first 17 passes were completions, as the Bears offense looked completely on the same page.

Even with Shapen’s impressive performance, like the regular season matchup, the Bears defensive unit stepped up when it mattered most, forcing four Cowboy turnovers. The offense went cold in the second half, finishing with zero points, meaning the Bears defense had to hold strong.

Although they bent, they didn’t break, as they forced a goal-line stand on the last Cowboy possession. The drive ended with a 4th and goal from the 1-yard line, as Cowboy running back, Dezmon Jackson, was dragged down inches short of the pylon, clinching the Bears Big 12 title.

3: Cincinnati – Won 35-20 against Houston The Group of Five team won their conference championship and made the College Football Playoff, becoming the first non-Power Five team to do so.

It wasn’t always smooth rolling in

the AAC Championship Game though, as the Bearcats found themselves in a tight football game with another half to be played. In the second half though, they turned it on, scoring 21 unanswered points in the third quarter to go on and outscore Houston 21-7 in the half to put the game away.

The Bearcats had a very balanced offensive attack in this game, as they had 400 total yards in the game, with nearly even outputs from the passing and rushing units. Quarterback, Desmond Ridder, threw for 190 yards and three touchdowns, while averaging 11.2 yards per completion.

On the ground, Jerome Ford had a field day, rushing for 187 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries, with the longest run being a 79-yard scamper to the end zone in the first quarter.

2: Michigan – Won 42-3 against Iowa Coming off the biggest win in coach Jim Harbaugh’s career at Michigan, there were concerns about a possible no-show in the Big 10 Championship.

Those concerns were shot down quickly, as the Wolverines trounced Iowa.

The Wolverines rushing attack wreaked havoc on the Hawkeye defense, as the ground averaged 6.2 yards per carry and had four rushing touchdowns.

Although the Wolverine offense put up 42 points, the defense was the shining unit. The Wolverines forced eight Hawkeye punts, along with two

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turnovers and a missed field goal. After a lone field goal in the late first quarter, the Wolverines put the clamps on the Hawkeyes, holding them off the scoreboard for the rest of the game.

1: Alabama – Won 41-24 against Georgia Talk about a statement victory.

After two straight up-and-down wins, first against Arkansas, then against Auburn, fans were unsure of what Alabama team would show up on conference championship weekend.

Spoiler alert: it was the Crimson Tide we’re used to seeing.

The Crimson Tide came out firing on all cylinders, as they put the first ranked Georgia defense to sleep, totaling 536 yards on the Bulldogs. After going scoreless in the first quarter, the Crimson Tide outscored the Bulldogs 24-14 in the second quarter, taking a 24-17 lead into halftime. Coming out of the locker room, the Crimson Tide then outscored the Bulldogs 17-7 in the second half, as their offensive firepower simply took over.

Quarterback, Bryce Young, was leading the offensive charge, as he had 461 total yards, and four total touchdowns. With this performance, he’s now solidified himself as the favorite for the Heisman Trophy. Jameson Williams was also a standout at wide receiver, with seven receptions for 184 yards and two touchdowns. sports.ed@ocolly.com

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News Winter in Oklahoma OSU’s Equine Teaching Center prep for winter months

Sierra Walter Staff Reporter Marissa Chapa manages the 60-acre equine farm that houses brood mares, newborn foals, yearlings and 2-year-olds.

Workers at OSU’s Equine Teaching Center must be ready to care for animals in any condition among the mild days and ice storms of Oklahoma’s winter weather.

For Chapa, OSU’s Equine Herd Manager, preparation and keeping a close eye on the herd is one of the most important keys to caring for horses in the winter. Keeping pastures stocked with hay, adding salt block supplements, and ensuring horses have adequate water sources are some ways Chapa stays ahead of the winter months.

“Horses reduce their intake of water in the winter because it’s colder,” Chapa said. “So I’m always worried about them not drinking enough and having issues with colic.”

To combat this potential issue, Chapa keeps salt blocks in

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pastures. Salt blocks makes horses thirstier and helps “promote” their intake of water. Chapa said monitoring a horses’ condition and recognizing when a horse is stressed, and properly doctoring it helps maintain a healthy herd.

“Our horses are pretty adapted to stay outside, so it is what they’re used to,” Chapa said. “We have shelters in pastures so they can get out of the weather. But I will bring select individuals inside to reduce stress if I feel they aren’t handling the cold well.”

Chapa explained horses are equipped to handle the elements due to them being properly cared for and conditioned.

“Our horses grow a full coat and are really hairy so they can adequately keep themselves warm,” Chapa said.

“Also, they’re in good body condition and have extra fat.”

Although the Oklahoma weather is typically mild, mother nature is more than capable of bestowing extreme conditions onto the plains. The winter storm that haunts

many Oklahoman agricultural workers, including Chapa, occurred last February when freezing conditions took the state.

“During the storm in February, we had to go out every four to six hours to unfreeze the water tanks,” Chapa said.

Chapa explained during the storm she stayed at the equine farm all day and night caring for animals.

“We would go out in the middle of the night and unfreeze water tanks,” Chapa said.

“Because horses can’t go that long without water.

It was intense. The water was a big issue, keeping it thawed out, and making sure they have water around the clock.”

Luckily the February storm is not typical for Oklahoma winters.

Looking ahead, Chapa said the coming winter months do not overwhelm her. With the help of student workers and Chapa’s trained and close eye on the herd, animals at the Charles and Linda Cline Equine Teaching Center receive year-round care. news.ed@ocolly.com

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perk.”

Other students will be leaving the country for their travels, as KierFinal exams are ra Shave, an accounting here, and students across junior, will be travelling campus will be hitting to the Caribbean and the the books this week.

Yucatan Peninsula.

Once Friday rolls “I’m going to Punta around, the stress of fiCana for a week and a nals will be gone as stu- half, and then I am going dents, faculty and staff to Cancun after that,” welcome winter break.

Shave said.

Some students Shave said there have lengthy vacation is one aspect of break plans to celebrate the she is eagerly looking holiday. Nick Del Moral, forward to. an aviation management “Nothing. Like litjunior, will be traveling erally, I’m just excited to to Puerto Rico over the do nothing,” Shave said. break in order to visit his While some stufamily. dents are celebrating the “I can’t wait to go holidays with vacations, see my family back in others will be celebratPR (Puerto Rico),” Del ing the holidays by Moral said. “It’s been returning home to their a long time since I’ve families. Callahan Morseen them, and they ris, a mechanical and are always nice. I also aerospace engineering can’t wait to get back to senior, will be returning the warm weather. The home to visit his family beaches are an added in Knoxville, Tennessee.

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“Free food and presents will be nice,” Morris said. “Playing disc golf and maybe doing some hiking will be fun.”

Not all students will be spending all of their time away from Stillwater. Elizabeth Thomas, a history senior, will be splitting her time between Stillwater and her home in Norman.

“I’ll go home for the first couple weeks, and then once the new year hits, I’m planning on coming back to work,” Thomas said.

“We’re (my older brother and I) all going to be home in my parent’s house, so that’s going to be really fun.”

Thomas also said she was most excited for the resting and relaxation being at home provides.

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Today’s Birthday (12/08/21). Communication pays well this year. Steady participation, networking and coordination pays outsized rewards. Reaching a winter personal milestone inspires fresh energy at work and workouts this spring. Allow extra privacy, silence and contemplation this summer for an insightful autumn.

Share from your heart.

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 — Strategize with your team. Luck favors disciplined work behind the scenes. Don’t launch an initiative until the groundwork is complete. Consider consequences before acting.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — Discuss professional plans. Network and get the word out. Do the backstage work for strong foundations for success. Don’t react without thinking. Plot and schedule.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 9 — Discuss what you’re learning with respected colleagues. Confirm intuition with data and reliable sources. Chart your course and handle logistics and arrangements. Launch later.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is an 8 — Talk with your partner. Strategize to reinforce foundational financial structures. Make private plans and budgets. Compromise is golden. Find solutions that work for you both.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9 — Share support and your partnership grows stronger. Adapt to changes together. Strengthen foundations and prioritize basics. Kindle romance in conversation. Enjoy a mutual attraction.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Practice makes perfect. Talk with doctors, coaches and experts about raising your physical performance. Prioritize practicalities. Balance work with play, good food and rest.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is an 8 — Enjoy the game without taking expensive risks. Have fun with people you love. Take passion behind closed doors.

Savor simple pleasures in good company.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — Home improvements satisfy. Discuss the possibilities with family and housemates. Listen to all considerations. Plan color schemes. Gather ideas and options, and review.

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Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 9 — Pursue lucrative opportunities.

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Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — Take charge of your destiny. Ask for what you want. Notice impracticalities and make backup plans. Plot your steps.

Advance an optimistic personal agenda.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7 — Review priorities. Avoid travel, noise or crowds for peaceful privacy. Plan and prepare for what’s ahead. Clean, sort and organize. Rest and recharge.

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2021 Wrapped Lifestyle

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Olivia Bloomfield Staff Reporter

As this year comes to an end, everyone takes a look back to the year they’ve had. For many people, this year has come with many ups and downs.

As a community, we have been lucky to have received so many ups this year.

This semester alone, we have started to transition back to fully in person classes, our Oklahoma State Cowboys finally won bedlam after a six-year losing streak, and we celebrated the 100th anniversary of America’s greatest homecoming. As people reflect on this year that they have had, they think back to their highest and lowest moments… and what better way to summarize their year than through music.

Spotify Wrapped is a feature of the highly popular music and podcast streaming service Spotify. Throughout the year, Spotify releases personalized playlists for listeners all around the globe to help them explore new things and listen to new artists.

At the end of the year though, their focus is less on getting people to listen to new music and more on showing people what their year has looked like in terms of music. This is where Spotify Wrapped comes in. This feature has been around since 2017 and has become somewhat of a tradition to listeners worldwide. Some of the features of Spotify Wrapped include amount of minutes listened, top songs, top genres, and top artists.

“I love Spotify Wrapped because it wraps up the mood and theme of everyone’s year really well. I know mine really shows the journey I’ve been on the last few months and it’s nice to have all that music for me in one spot” said Junior Katie Douglas.

This feature of Spotify is an artistic click-through slideshow that shows the listener’s top artists, songs, and other things on top of a backdrop of animated film strips and colorful graphics. As some of their top songs play in the background, they see pictures of their favorite artists and albums. Immediately, they are taken back to the moments they listened to

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these songs and artists.

“My Spotify Wrapped [shows me] that my year was filled with those moments that have that perfect song playing in the background. I mean you can’t argue with me that screaming ‘Here’s a toast to the scumbags’ during Runaway as you drive on a city highway during nighttime isn’t euphoric,” said Sophomore Shelby Blevins.

One of the details of Spotify Wrapped is that it shows the listener who their most listened to artist was.

It even shows them how much they listened to the artist in relation to other listeners worldwide. For Blevins, she

was in the top 1% of Mac Miller’s listeners, her top artist.

Spotify Wrapped is a good way for listeners to bring more recognition to their favorite artists by allowing them to post the graphics to their Instagram and Snapchat stories straight from the app.

“My favorite artist is JID who was ranked as my 4th. He’s my favorite rapper and is really good but doesn’t have much recognition,” said Junior Hank Hottovy.

For students like these and others, Spotify Wrapped has made them think back to their memories from this

year, whether good or bad.

“While I’ve gone through a lot this year, I’ve also had a really good time. Music has gotten me through a lot this year and I think [my Spotify Wrapped] really shows that,” said Douglas.

Each year, Spotify listeners look forward to this feature to show them their top music. This feature helps them take a look back at their year and the music that was with them along the way. entertainment.ed@ocolly.com

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