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Geer rises, Wittlake falls in latest Intermat rankings

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Daniel Allen Staff Reporter

the 157-pound class despite losing to Lehigh’s Josh Humohreys, ranked No. 8 at the time of the dual. 133: Daton Fix - No. 2 Sheets heading into this week with an 8-2 overall record. 141: Carter Young - No. 21 Travis Wittlake missed his second consecutive due to an unspecified injury, dropping one spot in the 149: Kaden Gfeller - No. 14 A new week calls for new rankings. 165-pound class to No. 6, keeping his 7-1 record on On Tuesday, InterMat released its weekly indi- the season. 157: Wyatt Sheets - No. 13 vidual rankings with Travis Wittlake being the only At 174, Dustin Plott maintained his spot at No. Cowboy to drop any spots. 8 following a victory over Lehigh’s Jake Logan. Plott 165: Travis Wittlake - No. 6 At 125, Trevor Mastrogiovanni retained his spot remained perfect on the season, holding a 9-0 overat No. 6 after earning a top 20 win against Lehigh’s all record with the victory. In the 184-pound class, 174: Dustin Plott - No. 8 Jaret Lane this past Sunday to remain undefeated Dakota Geer moved up one spot to No. 9 after a win thus far at 10-0. Daton Fix stayed put at No. 2 in over Lehigh’s AJ Burkhart, putting him at 9-1 on the 184: Dakota Geer - No. 9 the 133-pound class after a win over No. 18 Malyke season with the win. Hines of Lehigh. Fix remains perfect at 10-0 on the No. 1 AJ Ferrari remains on top of the 197 197: AJ Ferrari - No. 1 season with the win and is ranked only behind Ro-pound class following a win over Lehigh’s JT Davis man Bravo-Young of Penn State. to remain undefeated on the season at 10-0. HWT: Luke Surber - No. 29 At 141, freshman Carter Young moved up one At heavyweight, Luke Surber moves up one spot to No. 21, after a last-minute comeback against spot to No. 29 in the rankings despite a loss to then Connor McGonagle of Lehigh to improve to 6-2. No. 7 Jordan Wood of Lehigh. Kaden Gfeller didn’t move in the rankings, staying at No. 14 in the 149-pound class, following a win over Here’s the list of this week’s InterMat RankLehigh’s Paul Watkins. He improves to 8-1 on the ings: season. sports.ed@ocolly.com Wyatt Sheets moved up one spot to No. 13 in 125: Trevor Mastrogiovanni - No. 6

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‘That hour was tough’

OSU track and cross country coach recalls Monday’s crash involving Rodriguez and Ferrari Chris Becker Editor in Chief Dave Smith was running through all the possible outcomes of the news he had just heard. Smith, the director of Track and Cross Country at Oklahoma State, received a phone call Monday night after 8 p.m. from one of the university athletic trainers. The news from the other side of the line was grim. Smith sat down in his house, prepared for the worst. Smith has lost three runners in his career as a coach and knew that late night phone calls typically didn’t have positive results. “I just sat down immediately and said, ‘No, what happened,”’ Smith said. “She was very cautious in what she was telling me, but the information she had, it was severe and it was very emotional immediately. It didn’t turn out that way, so thank God, but my mind went to what was the worst case scenario based on what she said and it wasn’t good.” The call explained that star runner and multi-time All-American Isai Rodriugez was a passenger in a car driven by national champion wrestler AJ Ferrari that was involved in a head-on collision along Oklahoma State Highway 33 east of Perkins. Ferrari’s Dodge Durango collided with a Chevrolet pickup just after 8 p.m, the driver of the pickup, a 56-year-old woman from Ripley was uninjured. “There was definitely somebody

watching over those two as well as the others involved in the wreck,” John Smith said. “It wasn’t a site you want to see again.” The pair was driving back from Ferrari appearing at a youth wrestling event in Cushing when the crash occurred. Smith said Rodriguez and Ferrari have a tracked friendship that begins at their goals in life and competitiveness across their respective sports. Ferrari attends cross country and track events and practices and Rodriguez does the same for wrestling including traveling with Ferrari to Cushing. “Those two dudes are inseparable. They just gravitate to each other.” The news sent Smith into an hour of confusion. He knew the news, but did not know the condition of the occupants or where Rodriguez was. Before his phone call with the training member ended, OSU wrestling coach John Smith phoned his coaching counterpart to provide further information. John was on the scene of the accident, but even after the update Dave wasn’t sure where Rodriguez was. Dave, in the midst of a self described “hour’s worth of panic,” sent messages to his team and Rodriguez’ parents asking if they had heard from him or knew where he was. The texts were sent to no avail, no one had heard from Rodriguez, who’s phone burned in the fire following the crash. Dave Smith hopped in his car and drove to Stillwater Medical Center, hoping he’d be able to find Rodriguez, and he did. “No one had (heard from Rodriguez) and so I just drove to Stillwater Medical and just hoped he might be

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there and that’s where I found him,” Dave said in a press conference Tuesday. “For an hour there, your mind kind of goes to the worst and you’re hoping for the best. “That hour was tough.” Rodriguez, a senior Oklahoma native, remained at Stillwater Medical Center on Tuesday, where he is expected to stay overnight before being

released. “From what I saw in the hospital last night from Isai he was in good spirits and feeling pretty good. Thankfully it didn’t seem like anything real serious,” Dave said. “From everything I’ve seen he’s come out of this OK.” sports.ed@ocolly.com

Cowboys lands commitment from Sanders, fourth in 2023 class Daniel Allen Staff Reporter

Oklahoma State has landed its fourth commitment of the 2023 recruiting class. On Tuesday, JaKobe Sanders, and offensive lineman from Stillwater High School, announced his commitment to play college football at OSU. The Cowboys were his only official offer, but Sanders received interest from Kansas State, Tulsa and others. Sanders is 6-foot-2, weighing 280 pounds. He is the grandson of former Oklahoma State standout running back Robert Turner, who played at OSU in the 1970s. He will join his former teammate and current OSU linebacker Gabe Brown in Stillwater next season. sports.ed@ocolly.com

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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)

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.

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OSU coaches detail student-athlete crash Adam Engel Staff Reporter

John Smith rushed to a scene of flashing red and blue lights paired with the shrill sirens of emergency vehicles. A dark stretch of highway had become a full-on emergency scene. Police cars and ambulances dotted the shoulder of Highway 33 near Perkins. In a ditch, a 2019 Dodge Durango laid upside down. surrounded an otherwise dark stretch of highway. An emergency helicopter hovered over the scene of carnage. Eight minutes earlier, Smith, OSU’s wrestling coach, coach picked up his ringing cellphone inside his home. On the other line was Kasey Dunn, OSU’s football offensive coordinator. Immediately, Smith said he could sense fright in Dunn’s voice. Something wasn’t right. This wasn’t a working matter. The news was grim. AJ Ferrari, Smith’s defending national champion wrestler and Isai Rodriguez, OSU’s three-time AllAmerican cross-country runner, had been involved in a collision on Highway 33 near Perkins. “One of my first thoughts was that it was a head on collision,” Smith said. “He (Dunn) was really shooken up,” Smith said. “Could barely hear him but he let me know enough that AJ has been a car wreck on State Highway 33. I’m not far from 33 from home so I jumped in my truck and eight minutes later I was where the wreck was.” Ferrari was driving home shortly after 8 p.m. Monday night from a youth wrestling practice in Cushing when, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, passed three cars while cresting over a hill in a no-passing zone. Valenda McKee of Ripley was driving the vehicle that collided into Ferrari’s Durango. “You could hear it in his (Dunn’s) voice,” Smith said. “As anyone would, some fright to it. AJ’s been in a bad car wreck. You have another coach telling you that and knowing him well, you’re just thinking the worst of times and just hoping for the best. Praying for the best.” Dunn coincidentally happened to be driving by when he pulled over and pulled Ferrari out of his burning vehicle. “I didn’t see the vehicle until late last night,” Smith said. “They’re lucky. Definitely somebody watching over those two as well as the others that were involved in it. Minor injuries. I think AJ is gonna be a little bit longer, but it was a bad feeling not being able to get to him. It was a sight that you don’t want to see again.” As for Dunn, Smith had no explanation as to why Dunn happened to be at the scene. “I think obviously he was coming back to Tulsa or maybe going to Tulsa. Just doing his citizen duty to help someone,” Smith said. Another man also assisted Dunn in rescuing Ferrari and Rodriguez. “He (Dunn) did tell me that a big man showed up and helped him figure out how they were going to get him

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out,” Smith said. “Got AJ out and all of a sudden, this guy was gone. Disappeared. I don’t know what to think of that. That’s a story that we may all be thankful for and I’m sure glad he was there.” Ferrari was eventually life flighted to OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City while Rodriguez was transported to Stillwater Medical Center and treated for non-life-threatening internal trunk, arm, leg and head injuries. “I was asking Isai, how did you think AJ was?” said Dave Smith, OSU’s director of track & field and cross country. “(Isai said) ‘When I went up to AJ, he was trying to get off the gurney. He was trying to unstrap himself. Said, ‘I need to go. I’m fine.’ That’s good to hear because it sounds serious, but he was like, ‘I know he’s going to be OK.’ This hope they have. It’s kind of irrational but that makes them special. In Oklahoma City, scans revealed no broken bones for Ferrari. “His (Ferrari) pelvis area was re

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“We have some lessons and what not to do in the future, but life does go “His dad was telling this and then on,” John Smith said. “I think for AJ, they went into the scan and the news we’ll just have to wait and see what his was good. Shared it with my team and future holds on the season maybe from told them practice at 3.” the standpoint of his health. We’re not John Smith said that news allevi- in any hurry to bring him forward. He’s ated some concerns within the team. gonna need some time. I know his dad “Really low to really high. That’s said he’s really sore this morning and what the experience was,” he said. not moving real well. There’s gonna be A time of return for Ferrari, the some time before he returns.” No. 1 ranked 197-pounder in the country is unknown. “I feel pretty fortunate where he’s at right now,” John Smith said, “I’m not too worried about him coming back to soon or maybe not even coming back. I don’t know. Last night, you realized there’s so much more important than whether they come back or not. Not knowing and standing there and seeing what you see in front of you. You’re in a whole different world of understanding what’s important.” The situation will be a learning sports.ed@ocolly.com experience for the future. said.

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US records most COVID deaths in 11 months, but peak may be near

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Hawaii, Rhode Island, Utah and Alaska, according to CDC data. Cases are rising in 21 states and falling in all the others, with the sharpest declines in the nation’s capital, New Jersey, Maryland, New York and Connecticut. The U.S. is reporting the most COVID-19 deaths The omicron variant brought unprecedented in about 11 months, but cases and transmissibility to the U.S., with average daily cases hospitalizations indicate that the nation may be reaching nearly 800,000 this month — more than turning a corner. triple last winter’s peak. For health-care systems, that The seven-day average of reported COVID-19 surge in infected people partially offset the generally deaths reached 1,975 on Friday, the most since Feb. less severe characteristics 25, according to data from the Centers for Disease of the variant itself. Control and Prevention. During the winter Unlike some other parts of the world, omicron peak of January 2021, the daily fatality average also arrived when the U.S. was already in the throes topped 3,400. of a dangerous battle with the delta variant. Deaths typically lag behind cases and hospitalThe hospital deaths metric isn’t based on the izations, and there are indications that the fatalities, same standard as official COVID-19 deaths — death like infections, may soon be peaking if they haven’t certificates haven’t been reviewed for causes — and it already in parts of the U.S. Deaths excludes deaths outside of the health care system. But with COVID-19 in U.S. hospitals — a related the official COVID-19 death data are often subject to indicator with less latency — show fatalities may have reporting-related delays, and the hospital statistic has crested nationally in recent days. shown to be a reliable indicator of reversals in trend. The worst five states by COVID-19 cases per There are other signs that conditions are on the capita in the most recent week were Wisconsin, verge of improving. The seven-day average of new

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Skate the day away Kaylie Sequira Staff Reporter Students glided around the rink at a free ice skating event at the Oklahoma State Student Union Amphitheater from 1-5 p.m. yesterday. The Division of Student Affairs sponsored a North Carolina ice rink company to travel to Stillwater, providing students with the opportunity to skate the day away. They laid out pieces of plastic made from a similar material as cutting boards outside of the Student Union. The company also provided free skates which students could borrow and use on the rink. Kayla Loper, a manager of arts, culture and entertainment and member of the student affairs programming committee, coordinated the details for this event. The Division of Student Affairs worked with other OSU organizations including the Student Union Activities Board, dining services and the Student Arts Alliance. These organizations tabled at the event and handed out free items. “It’s one of the first times we’ve all come together and I hope we can do it again soon,” Loper said. “This is not the first time ice skating has been brought to OSU, but it has been quite a few years. This is the first time that we put together a calendar of Winter Welcome events.” Hope Young, a junior elementary education major, attended this event because it sounded like a fun experience a lot of people would come to. She saw it as the perfect opportunity to meet new people. “My favorite thing about the event was getting to make a fool of myself in front of other people, while still having a good time,” Young said. James Lee, a freshman biosystems and agricultural engineering major, also attended. He heard about this event from a resident in Parker Hall. “It sounded fun, so after orchestra, I came down and looked at it,” Lee said. “It looked fun, so I decided to stay and skate.” Lee’s favorite part was skating to the music. “The music was bomb,” Lee said.

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Movies streaming in February

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Whether it be Netflix, HBO Max or Amazon Prime: there is a multitude of options to choose from whenever you sit down, relax and turn on the TV next month. These are the movies coming in February that I recommend you give a watch. Netflix “Watchmen” Director Zack Snyder adapts one of the most iconic comic books of all time in this 2009 film, which chronicles a dystopian 1985 where vigilantes have been outlawed. After one of the vigilantes is murdered, a group of reunited heroes set out to solve the mystery and sinister plot against them.

“Donnie Darko” With a stacked cast and heavy themes, Donnie Darko delves into a young man escaping an accident, then plagued with visions of a large bunny rabbit that manipulates the tormented teen to commit a series of crimes. “Free Guy” A summer film that gives you all the Ryan Reynolds charm and humor that you would expect and want from a comedy. With an interesting concept of a love story involving an NPC in a video game, this movie is a lot of fun and has a shocking amount of emotion to it.

writer that gets dumped by his girlfriend Summer, creating one of the best romantic comedies in recent memory. He reflects on his 500 days with Summer; while attempting to discover what he is passionate about. “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” Some movie goers regard this film as the greatest Western of all time. This 1966 phenomenal story follows a loner, hitman and bandit as they roam the American Southwest looking for $200,000 in gold. “The Peanut Butter Falcon” This heartfelt movie tells the journey of an unlucky fisherman who makes it his mission to take a young man with Down Syndrome to a wrestling school in North Carolina, away from the retirement home he has been stuck at for years.

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Today’s Birthday (01/26/22). Luck lights the way this year. Realize personal dreams with steady practices and routines. Friends make your winter sparkle, before spring draws you into home and family. A professional change next summer redirects you for career breakthroughs next autumn. You’re a shining star. 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 — While travel may entice, conditions may not favor it. Monitor closely. Find alternate methods or routes. Have a backup plan. Discipline and coordination pay. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 9 — Review reserves. Coordinate participation and contribution with your partner. Disciplined efforts pay valuable returns. Pool resources. Prioritize basics. Extra attention makes the difference. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — Resolve a challenge with your partner. Disciplined efforts win. Don’t push sensitivities. Provide steady support. Consider all options. Imagine achieving the desired results. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is an 8 — Steady attention overcomes a challenge with work, health or fitness. Patience and persistence pay off. Nurture your physical energy with good food, exercise and rest. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7 — Support a passion project over a hurdle. A strong push builds momentum. Disciplined efforts strengthen your game. Practice a fun obsession. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Home draws you in. Manage any domestic breakdowns or repairs. Clean house. Make an improvement. Enjoy delicious meals. Relax with family in familiar surroundings. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is an 8 — Communication, patience and persistence help you navigate a tricky spot. Do the homework. Get multiple perspectives. Add illustrations. Share what you’re learning. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 9 — Have faith in your own efforts. You can bring in the resources you need. Resist impulsive expenses. Your work is gaining respect. Keep showing up. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 9 — You’re especially brilliant and creative. Listen to intuition and inner wisdom. Integrity provides workability. Stay true to your word and values. Power on. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Step back for an objective perspective. Peace and quiet help you think. Review the current situation and plan what’s ahead. Rest and recharge. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8 — Teamwork eases the load. Support others and be supported. Help each other with a challenge. Practice makes perfect. Strengthen community bonds. Pull with friends. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 9 — Pad the schedule. Professional projects could encounter complications. Back up files and archives. Extra effort behind the scenes pays. Someone appreciates your discipline.

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“The Batman” releases official runtime Connor Gray Staff Reporter

pated 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 runThe Dark Knight, World’s Greatest Detective time is two hours 47 minutes without credits. With and Caped Crusader are names that Batman has been credits, the movie has a nearly three hour runtime of labeled as throughout his 83 years in comics and 30 two hours and 55 minutes. or more years on the screen. Michael Keaton, Val The runtime of “The Batman” not only makes Kilmer, George Clooney, Christian Bale and Ben it a long movie, but also the third longest comic book Affleck played the famous Batman at some point. movie ever behind “Zack Snyder’s Justice League” However, there is a new face that will be putting on and “Avengers: Endgame.” Director Matt Reeves and the cape and cowl this March when “The Batman” lead musical composer of the film, Michael Giacchirolls into theaters: Robert Pattinson. no, took time on Jan. 20to release all six minutes of This time, Matt Reeves directs DC Comics’ the official theme for the film. newest film, “The Batman,” starring lead actor RobMarketing for the movie skyrocketed in recent ert Pattinson as the orphaned, billionaire playboy weeks with multiple posters, stills and announceBruce Wayne during the day and vigilante Batman at ments being dropped to the excitement of many fans. night, has been regarded as one of the most anticiThe 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.

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