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Asi’s minutes increasing, Shematsi’s points decreasing

Noah Weber Staff Reporter

OSU opened conference play with a 15-point loss against Kansas at home and a 14-point loss on the road against Kansas State.

Less than an ideal start to conference play for coach Jacie Hoyt and the Cowgirls. But since then, the Cowgirls have won three of their last five, and the Wildcats have lost four of their last five.

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Wildcats and a better stat for the Cowgirls. And now, OSU has a chance for revenge.

The Cowgirls loss against the Wildcats earlier this month was headlined by a monstrous performance from Wildcat forward Sarah Shematsi. She finished with 25 points and 11 rebounds. The Cowgirls couldn’t seem to stop her.

Since then, Shematsi has averaged just 4.4 points.

The loss against the Wildcats was also a game that Anna Gret Asi played

two minutes as she was battling an ankle injury. Since, Asi has seen a consistent increase in minutes per game and has dropped 41 points combined in the past two games.

She also knocked down seven threes in the narrow Bedlam loss on Saturday; a feat that she said she hasn’t achieved in the last five years.

Asi will look to keep her hot streak alive on Wednesday evening as the Cowgirls battle the Wildcats.

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What does Bryan Nardo bring to OSU?

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Bryan Nardo, OSU’s new defensive coordinator, was a part of the American Football Coaches Association’s 35 under 35 list in 2019, meaning he isn’t yet in his 40s.

“He’s a young energetic, bright football coach who brings 10 years of coordinating experience with him,” said Gundy in a statement. “He’s been successful and his innovative system has helped win games everywhere he’s been.”

That system, a 3-3-5 base, has seen success in recent years in the pass-heavy Big 12. TCU went to

With three down lineman and five defensive backs, the defense emphasizes stopping the pass, and if done effectively, can also stop the run, albeit it is easier for offenses to run against a 3-3-5. It requires a lot of speed and athleticism to rush the passer and make open field tackles, but this defense is flexible and rising in popularity across football.

Nardo’s defense emulates Iowa State’s under Jon Heacock, the No. 2 ranked defense in yards per game in the country last season, and No. 8 in 2021.

Entering next season, OSU brought in five defenders from the transfer portal, and retained five starters from last season. The Cowboys defense next season will be a new look in many ways: scheme, personnel and the play caller.

OSU hires former Gannon DC Nardo

For the second time in as many seasons, the Cowboy defense will be embarking on a fresh season with a new coordinator.

On Tuesday afternoon, OSU announced the hiring of former Gannon University defensive coordinator Bryan Nardo.

Nardo spent the 2022 season with Gannon, where his defense ranked No. 24 nationally at the Division-II level. The unit surrendered an average of 22 points per game and 287.4 yards per game — a significant improvement from the Golden Knights’ 393.3 yards allowed per game in 2021.

“I cannot thank coach Gundy and the rest of the staff enough for their openness throughout this

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entire process and for trusting me with this responsibility,” Nardo said in a statement. “I am extremely excited to join the rich tradition of Oklahoma State football. I can’t wait to get to work and continue to build upon all of the great things that have been done here throughout history.”

Prior last season, Nardo spent two years as the linebackers coach at Youngstown State and eight as the defensive coordinator at Emporia State from 2012-19.

In 2022, OSU’s defense ranked No. 115 nationally in total defense and seventh in the Big 12 conference, a drop in overall production from its 18 per game average in 2021.

The Cowboys return five different starters on defense heading into the 2023 season. The unit has garnered four defensive transfers, two of which hold three or more years of experience as a starter at their previous schools.

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OSU guard Anna Gret Asi enters Wednesday’s game versus Kansas State averaging 5.5 points per game.

OSU football and Mike Gundy chose a younger coach to fill in as defensive coordinator.

national championship game, Kansas State won the conference and Iowa State is consistently a top-ranked defense in the country with the scheme.

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On Tuesday, Oklahoma State announced Bryan Nardo as Co-Defensive Coordinator along with Joe Bob Clements. Nardo, from Gannon University, will help replace the void of former defensive coordinator Derek Mason, who stepped down in January.

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Oklahoma State will have a second defensive coordinator in as many years. The Cowboys hired Bryan Nardo of Division-II Gannon University.

OSU takes over on top, Doucet finding offensive routine

Bradley Cook Staff Reporter

On Sunday, OSU earned its fifth straight win with a dominant 28-7 win against West Virginia.

Here are three takeaways from the dual.

Major decisions showing toughness

Over the course of the year, OSU has been stuck with a lot of close matches and struggling to put matches away. On Sunday, the Cowboys’ prolonging struggles were nonexistent.

Travis Wittlake had a very strong outing in his bout against WVU’s Anthony Carman, as Wittlake tallied three takedowns in both the second and third

periods as well as a riding time point, which propelled him to a 16-7 major decision.

Luke Surber continued his success against Austin Cooley. Surber kept his foot on the pedal the entire match, as he scored four takedowns in the final period alone, as well as earning well over two minutes of riding time.

Surber made it sure to wrestle through the entire match, stating, “earlier in the year, I stopped wrestling in a few of my matches” and his focus is to “wrestle all three periods”. Surber won his match in a 14-5 victory, marking his second win by a major decision in the past three matches and his third straight bonus point victory.

Top dominance created extra point opportunities

OSU had no issue finding its bonus points against West Virginia. The Cowboys earned a riding time point in five of its matches, as both Wittlake and Surber found themselves with more than two minutes of riding time after the third period.

Kaden Gfeller and Carter Young were both in tight matches entering the final period of their bouts. Yet, the ability to stay on top for both proved to be crucial advantage points late in their matches, and allowed them to fend off some solid opponents due to their onepoint riding time cushion.

Victor Voinovich was also able to add a riding time point in his bout en-route to an 8-3 victory over WVU’s Jeffrey Boyd, and marks Victor’s fourth straight dual win.

Doucet finding offensive groove OSU heavyweight Konner Doucet faced early season offensive struggles, as he did not record a single takedown in any of the first five duals. However, Doucet seems to be finding his offensive groove in a weight class that offense is typically difficult to come by. In his bout against West Virginia’s Michael Wolfgram, Doucet quickly took down his opponent in the first period. He was very close to earning more takedowns during his bout. For Doucet, there is a noticeable increase in both his aggressiveness and his confidence in his abilities in neutral.

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OSU heavyweight Konner Doucet won two bouts this weekend and extended his win streak to eight.

“Key contributor:” OSU Spears School of Business launches Center for the Future of Work

Luisa Clausen News & Lifestyle Editor

The future is here.

Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business has officially launched the Center for the Future of Work.

The Center for the Future of Work is committed to collaborating with individuals, businesses and communities to help develop human potential and structure organizations to complement and capitalize on technological innovations.

Dr. Ken Eastman, dean of Spears Business, said the center is a natural evolution of the school’s long history of partnering with businesses to solve problems and foster innovation. The pandemic caused disruptions in the nature of work and the center plans to help organizations find ways to meet challenges created in 2020.

“We are very excited to announce the formation of the Center for the Future of Work,” Eastman said. “We believe that the center will help foster economic growth and opportunities in the state and region.”

Professional development and executive education, business consulting services, and applied research for innovation and social impact are the main focus of the program. These areas will allow the center to make new knowledge on emerging technologies to transform the way business is executed.

Another thing the tree points will help is they will create external awareness with employers and internal awareness across all colleges with the purpose of rethinking personal and organizational development.

The center’s goal is to enable businesses and industries to more readily access and interface with the broad range of expertise within Spears Business to address key problems. The center will continue to establish Oklahoma and influence state policy to help attract individuals and families to relocate to the state.

Dr. Rebecca Eastham, director for the Center for the Future of Work, will lead the center. Eastham has a background in the workforce and economic development. Ultimately, the center iis about understanding the work of the future, tapping into its full potential and leveraging it to benefit the most people in society.

“I believe the center will be the preeminent entity in Oklahoma and the region to provide research, data analysis, training and consulting for businesses, nonprofits and government entities,” Eastham said. “The center will be known as a key contributor in advancing local and regional economies and making measurable positive societal change.”

For more information and to begin utilizing the services of the Center for the Future of Work, visit the website: https://business. okstate.edu/cf

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The Center for the Future of Work is committed to collaborating with individuals, businesses and communities to help develop human potential and structure organizations to complement and capitalize on technological innovations.

“More with less:” The Third Marine Aircraft Wing Band performs at the McKnight Center

Isaac Terry Staff Reporter

From Brazilian beats to Celine Dion, the Third Aircraft Wing Band put on a free concert Monday night at the McKnight Center.

The band hailed originally from Miramar, California. There were only seven brass instruments in play, but they filled the McKnight center masterfully with full runs and blaring fermatas as they played their songs. The horns were accompanied by a pianist, bassist, guitarist and percussionist. They were also joined partway through with the vocals of Lance Corporal Julia Hamon.

As they got warmed up, the bassist, Gunnery Sargent Will Pierce, yelled to the audience they were a “Fun band.” He was promptly proven right

by their baritone saxophone playing the infamous lick, a run of notes that has been a jazz joke for decades. Once the band got warmed up, they launched right into a jazz version of the intro song from “Hey Arnold!”

Over the course of an hour, the band played a variety of songs including Brazilian beats Hamon sang in Portuguese, several pure instrumental jazz pieces, an ode to Celine Dion and many more.

Halfway through the show, they introduced a special guest to the stage, Professor Glenn Dewey, a current OSU professor and a bassist who traveled across the world performing for thousands of people, including former presidents of the U.S. He plucked his standing base right along with them for his own song.

Shortly after Dewey’s song was finished, the band broke into an amaz-

ing cover of “Careless Whisper” by George Michael, with Hamon lending her soft and subtle vocals.

Another song they played was “On the Sunny Side of the Street,” with a trumpet solo taking up nearly half of the song, followed by the two trombones who played with plunger mutes, lending the song a saucy and jazzy feel. In the end, they all joined in song and sang the lyrics along with the vocalist.

The night wrapped up with one last big “Hey Arnold!” shouted by the audience to kick off the “Hey Arnold” credits theme once again. When it wrapped up, the audience leaped to its feet in a standing ovation for the band.

Pierce, who was the main speaker throughout the night and in charge of the music arrangements for the band, said he was happy with the turnout and they hope to foster a connection with

the local community and the marines, especially through music.

“I wanted the songs we played,” Pierce said. “And even though there was only seven brass, I found the music I wanted and made it work. The Marine Corps is known for doing more with less.”

Pierce also pointed out QR codes during the show that were at the foot of the stage that people could scan after the concert if they were interested in how to get involved in marine music.

“If you’re interested, the best way to [get involved with marine music] is to talk to your local marine recruit.” Pierce said. “You can also find more about us if you check out our Instagram @3rdmawband.”

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From Brazilian beats to Celine Dion, the Third Aircraft Wing Band put on a free concert Monday night at the McKnight Center.

U.S. News and World Report ranks OSU’S online programs among the nation’s best

Luisa Clausen News & Lifestyle Editor

U.S. News and World Report show Oklahoma State University’s online programs are among the premier institutions in the annual Best Online Program rankings.

In the overall category of Best Online Bachelor’s Programs, OSU finished near the top half of the 360 schools listed.

In the 2023 ranking, student engagement, faculty credentials, and services and technologies were important factors U.S. News considered when assessing more than 1,800 online bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.

OSU’s Spears School of Business improved its placement from 2022 and placed in three different categories on the list with a tie for No. 27 for Best Online MBA Programs and tied for No. 18 for Best Online MBA Programs for Veterans. In the category of Best Online Master’s in Business Programs excluding MBA programs Spears tied for No. 75.

Ken Eastman, the dean of the Spears School of Business, said the online MBA program’s accession in the rankings can be attributed to the dedicated efforts of the school’s faculty and staff.

“We believe our program is one of the best in the country, and it is nice to continue to be recognized annually in these prestigious rankings,” Eastman said.

OSU’s College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology appeared on the list, ranking No. 18 for Best Online Master’s in Engineering Programs — the top ranking in the Big 12 Conference — and No. 14 for Best Online Masters in Engineering Programs for Veterans. Dean of CEAT, Paul Tikalsky, said the school has built one of the

nation’s best online graduate educational experiences over many years.

“Our programs in engineering and technology management, fire and emergency management, and electrical engineering are essential professional degrees for our nation’s corporate and technical leaders,” Tikalsky said.

“Oklahoma State is committed to advancing careers through higher education and experiential learning.”

OSU’s College of Education and Human Sciences tied at No. 132 for Best Online Master’s in Education Programs, finishing above fellow Big 12 schools such as Texas Tech University,

the University of Oklahoma and West Virginia University.

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U.S. News and World Report show Oklahoma State University’s online programs are among the premier institutions in the annual Best Online Program rankings.

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Weekly Music Break

Jaden Besteda Staff Reporter

Weekly Music Break

The year has been somewhat slow to start the 2023 music year. No major albums have dropped yet, and the next big drop is looking like it’s still in the distant future. Still, Miley Cyrus has given the world “Flowers,” which is already looking like the hit of 2023. It’s early, of course, but Miley’s new breakup theme will be hard to top.

Every week I’m going to give a round up of the coolest things that have happened in the music industry

from the past week and a few songs that are the best at the moment, alongside a playlist on Spotify and Apple Music with the link on the bottom.

What’s Happened J Cole, who hasn’t released an album or single since the “Off Season” dropped in 2020 has broken his silence this past week releasing a short song that was done in the most J Cole way possible. He decided to release the song on an unknown Youtube Producers channel called “Bvtman.”

The move is something that has never been done before in music and will provide an unimaginable boost to the young producer’s channel. The song itself is very short and contained the

title “Procrasination (Broke).” It is an and ode to how the now older rapper has reached a point in his music where he has to search for motivation and struggles at times to do so. The song is only one verse long, but if it’s any indication on how his next album will sound, then we will be in for another great one.

The other big thing that happened was Miley Cyrus with her hit song in “Flowers.” The song is already No. 1 on the charts, dethroning both SZA and Taylor Swift. It also broke the Spotify record for most streams ever in a week. The song is almost a direct twist on the Bruno Mars hit “When I Was Your Man,” and will

likely stay on the top charts for a very long time.

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Some of the best new songs that have come out this week with a weekly playlist of songs on Apple and Spotify to study and vibe to right below.

(“F64” - Ed Sheeran), (“I Can’t Go Back The Way It Was” - Kid Laroi), (“Same Problems”A$AP Rocky), (“Gloria” - Sam Smith), (“Falling” - Coco Jones)

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Rapper J. Cole recently released his new single, “Off Season” on YouTube.

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“Tradition Interrupted” now showing at OSU Museum of Art

Mak Vandruff Staff Reporter

A new art exhbit is available for viewing.

“Tradition Interrupted” is a traveling art exhibit that the Bedford Gallery organized, and it will be at the Oklahoma State University Museum of Art from Jan. 17 to April 1. All of its exhibits are free to the public.

This exhibit showcases art that unites traditional and contemporary ideas. The pieces range from melting rugs to skateboards flying in the air. Every piece of art is unique, though they all show something from the past and present fused into one. Looking through the pieces can bring up old memories while still playing with modern designs.

Twelve artists created all of these pieces. These artists all cohesively brought together the ideas of traditional craft with a contemporary spin.

The staff at the OSU Museum of Art are wellversed in the exhibits that come through and are happy to talk about the pieces with museumgoers. Taking advantage of the staff can help to see the backstories behind the pieces and further analyze what the artists are trying to say.

“What’s unique about this one is there are a lot of pieces that obviously come from a lot of different backgrounds and a lot of different artists,” said Casey Ihde, a marketing coordinator and museum educator at the OSU Museum of Art. “We have a lot of different

techniques and materials that are being used. There’s a good blending of sculptural works, of paintings, of ceramics. So visually, it’s very different.”

Ihde said one of the most visually attractive pieces at the museum would be Mounir Fatmi’s “Maximum Sensation.” It portrays skateboards covered in prayer rugs, seemingly flipping across a wall in a massive arc.

However, Ihde has a different favorite piece.

“My personal favorite is by an artist named Ana Gómez,” Ihde said. “These are ceramic pieces designed to look like the little cup of noodles. And then we have pieces that are also ceramic, designed to look like takeout containers. Through these pieces, she’s talking about throw-away culture and how our family dinners where we’d sit down and eat off of ceramic plates has been replaced with a more fast-paced culture where we get our McDonald’s box and eat out of the bag on our way back home.”

All of the pieces have a different message to spread, and whether viewers would rather interpret pieces on their own or have staff help guide them through the artwork, the “Tradition Interrupted” exhibit will be there until April 1 for whoever stops.

More information about the museum and the exhibits can be found at the OSU Museum of Art website.

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“Tradition Interrupted” is a traveling art exhibit that the Bedford Gallery organized, and it will be at the Oklahoma State University Museum of Art from Jan. 17 to April 1.

Netflix’s cancellation method is a problem

Jaden Besteda Staff Reporter

Have you ever binge-watched a Netflix show alone and proceeded to look up all the cast, directors and facts about the show that completely has garnered your attention? Then, shortly after, you come to find out that the show that you now love has been canceled.

Most of us avid television and movie watchers have experienced this. Some of us, almost every other month. This is because of many factors. Potentially, the biggest being the mass of quantity of television shows today. Given there are about 100 shows being produced and made each year, between the big streaming services, it is common knowledge that some will be canceled.

However, the question is what shows get canceled?

Recently, the hit Netflix show “Warrior Nun” was canceled after its second season, and it caused an uproar on social media. Audiences favored the show and it had the highest audience score for any Netflix show. The cancellation led many people, including me, to wonder why Netflix would even dare cancel a show that’s surely one of their best.

After reading a Forbes article, the answer on why they cancel so many popular shows is clear and pretty straightforward. Completion percentage. Yep, that’s it. If a show has a lower completion percentage than what they were expecting, or lower than the 60-50% range, then it is more than likely going to be canceled. On paper it makes sense and seems like a smart business model. However, this method can be problematic to shows that stray away from a normal storytelling method.

As of late, the shows that have

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been getting canceled on Netflix in majority are in the high concept, mystery, LBGTQ+ friendly and horror variety. “First Kill,” “1899,” “Warrior Nun,” “Half Bad: The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself,” “Resident Evil,” “Q-Force,” “Archive 81” and “Midnight Club” are all examples of this. I could go even further to shows that are not just canceled this year like “Everything Sucks” and “The Society.”

The issue with this is when you base it off completion percentage, you have no way to base on who is stopping their watch. Shows with ideas that are different than what an older audience may want to see, or just a little too progressive, will always have a higher chance of being cancelled. The rate which older demographics will turn it off will always be higher. The shows that were some of the highest rated with audiences and critics alike this year dealt with Angels and Devils. More than half of them have charac-

ters, even main characters, that aren’t straight. Surely, that causes far more turn offs based on the content alone rather than the quality of the show.

I think if Netflix focused on the audience ratings, less on quantity, and gave shows more leeway when it comes to completion rate, then it would help their system. They are at a point where audiences can be cautious to even start a show because they can feel the looming danger of a cancelation neigh. That’s something that the streaming era has almost single-handedly started. Sometimes the shows don’t have the chance to be watched by many people because the show was never advertised much to begin with.

There can only be one “Stranger Things” out of 100 shows and that’s totally okay. Still, there are other great shows that never really get the chance to have their full story told and the streaming industry is to blame.

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Netflix creates hundreds of original shows each year. Many of them get canceled after a few seasons.

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Today’s Birthday (01/25/23). Enjoy the gift of communication this year. Gain personal growth and development, step by step. Solve a winter domestic puzzle, for a springtime bursting with creative inspiration. Adjust career for new summer priorities, before an autumn educational exploration fascinates. Write, create and express your vision.

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 a 9 — Smile for the cameras. Your work is gaining respect. Personal passions get a lucky boost. Take advantage to push ahead. Persistence and determination get results.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 7 — Creative inspiration grabs your attention. Find a private spot to shut out distractions and capture your ideas. Develop strong foundations. Adorn with details.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — Collaboration grows shared projects to new levels. Your team inspires you. Pull together and others get involved to pull along. Your enthusiasm is contagious.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 9 — Work takes priority. Professional objectives lie within reach. Grab a lucky break. Close a deal or sign papers. Disciplined efforts pay a lucrative return.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — Travel tempts. Practical considerations take center stage. Reaffirm a commitment. Make long distance connections. Share what you’re learning. Your research leads to exciting solutions.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 9 — Shared assets grow with diligent, consistent efforts. Keep contributing. Maintain momentum. Monitor to balance accounts. Align with your partner on strategies for growth.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 9 — Creative collaboration could get romantic. You’re building something valuable together. Disciplined efforts turn ideas into solid results. Share gratitude and appreciation for mutual attraction. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — You’re energized and ready for high performance. Prepare carefully. Stretch and then power into action. Practice basics while refining technique. Nurture health, strength and endurance.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — Love is in the air. Plant seeds. Nurture your roots and shoots. Encourage someone with a good idea. Share magical moments with your inner circle. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Indulge yourself with household projects. Beautify spaces and nurture your household with hospitality. Reduce clutter. Simplify and clarify. Share domestic treats with family. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — Words spill onto the page. Pour your heart into a creative project. Edit your tagline and pitch. Refine and clarify. Polish a juicy hook.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 9 — Think fast under pressure. Your actions could get profitable. Keep a cool head while maintaining active hands and efforts. Coordinate and communicate. Stash the surplus.

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