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‘A Cowboy Forever’ Tyrek Coger’s dream was supposed to begin at Tyrek Coger’s dream Oklahoma State, not end

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Coger dies of heart condition Jordan Bishop Sta ff Rep o rt e r @jordanbishop35

Oklahoma State officials don’t have many answers to the questions regarding the death of men’s basketball player Tyrek Coger after team workouts Thursday evening.

Friday morning, OSU held a news conference led by Director of Communications Gary Shutt, Athletic Director Mike Holder and basketball coach Brad Underwood.

Shutt began the conference by announcing the events

surrounding Coger’s death. The team, which is allowed eight hours a week for workouts according to the NCAA, two hours for practice and six for strength and conditioning, was running steps at Boone Pickens Stadium for a 40–minute workout Thursday.

All but one player attended the workout.

Shutt said Coger did not appear to be struggling during the workout. He said Coger sat down after the workout and members of the team and training staff saw he was having issues.

The Stillwater Fire Department was notified at 5:04 p.m. and arrived at the stadium at 5:08. Lifenet arrived at the stadium at 5:11 and Coger arrived at Stillwater Medical Center 30 minutes later.

Coger was pronounced dead at 6:23

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Tyrek Coger died Thursday evening from a heart condition labeled as cardiomegaly with left ventricular hypertrophy.

p.m.

Shutt was unable to answer whether a medical condition might have attributed to the cause of death.

“We go through a thorough series of tests which includes

blood work, complete family history and any concerns that would prevent an athlete from going through these workouts,” Shutt said. “All of that was followed in this case.”

Shutt also said any questions about a heart condition, which is common in cases like Coger’s, were answered in the medical test when Coger arrived on campus.

However, later Friday afternoon, KFOR first reported the Oklahoma State Medical Examiner’s Office said Coger died from a heart problem. The Medi-

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c ov e r s to ry feeling than getting a call about one of cal Examiner said your players that is he had an enlarged like this,” Underwood heart. This was said. “… That young later confirmed by the man was fired up to O’Colly. be a Cowboy. He said Underwood was that so often on his in Las Vegas on a visit, it made it just recruiting trip Thurs- right. day when he got “This is the hardest the news of Coger’s couple of days I’ve death. Throughout his ever experienced in 30 years as a coach, my coaching life. You Underwood said he’s say goodbye to playalways done outside ers when they graduworkouts and has ate and that’s one never encountered a tragedy similar to this thing. Making that phone call to a mother one.

After he got the call, -- there’s no words.”

Coger, a transUnderwood notified fer from Cape Fear Coger’s family before Community College, getting on a plane had been on campus back to Stillwater.

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Underwood said all the players loved him already.

Underwood said he had complete faith in the training staff on hand during the workouts. Holder was adamant and said he didn’t have any answers on the circumstances surrounding the death but would be looking into it in the future.

Holder said he couldn’t adequately address the questions about why the team practiced in the heat.

The only answer he had regarding the workout conditions was that the team usually practiced outside

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to condition themselves and “push the envelope.”

Holder was also asked about the athletic department’s policy regarding workout conditions and said he didn’t have a definite answer, stating it was more of a policy stemming from the strength and conditioning program.

Holder also did not have much to say regarding the certifications of trainers on staff who oversaw the workouts. Shutt said he believes that all the staff members are certified to deal with incidents such as Coger’s.

The two staff mem-

bers overseeing the workouts were strength and conditioning coach Jake Manzelmann and athletic trainer Steve Condon “Our staff goes through those tests and certifications,” Shutt said. “They wouldn’t be out there if they weren’t certified.”

Although the official autopsy report on Coger began Friday, it won’t be released for a couple of weeks, Shutt said. Until then, Holder said the staff will look into what happened as well as ways to prevent incidents such as this in the future. At the

moment, the university is still searching for answers.

“This young man came in and blessed us with his talents, his hopes, his dreams and aspirations,” Holder said. “Our job was to work with him, coach him, cajole him and do everything in our power to help these dreams come true and send him off into the world. He could have been a husband, a father. It’s not going to happen for Tyrek.

“Dreams are supposed to begin here, they’re not supposed to end. Unfortunately in this case, there’s news@ocolly.com

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Stillwater Mayor Noble has breast cancer S ta ff R epo rts @ ocol ly

Mayor Gina Noble is undergoing cancer treatment.

Noble said she will begin treatment for cancer within the next 10 days. Breast cancer was detected during a public service announcement she was doing for Stillwater Medical Center’s new 3-D mammography program.

“It came as a shock, but I’m dealing with it just like so many others do each day,” Noble said. “I am grateful it was caught early. I hope my

experience serves as a reminder for women to get their yearly mammograms. Stillwater is very fortunate to be one of the only cities in the state to offer 3-D topography, which improves chances for early detection.”

Noble will be taking some time off during her treatment but will continue to work full time as the mayor and at OSU’s School of Media & Strategic Communications.

“My son, Braxton, and I want to thank everyone for the kindness, compassion,

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support and love we have received,” Noble said. “The diagnosis is frightening, as is the process, but my prognosis is very

good. I am blessed to have so much support from city councilors, the City of Stillwater staff and administration, my friends, and

my employer, OSU. I will get through this journey, and I will be even stronger.”

Speaking on behalf of the City of Stillwater and city council, City Manager Norman McNickle said, “Our thoughts are with Gina and her family as she goes through treatment.”

Noble was sworn-in as mayor on April 20, 2015. She previously was elected to the Stillwater City Council in 2013 and served in seat 2. In addition to her mayoral duties, she serves as a trustee for the Stillwater

Economic Development Authority, the chair for Stillwater Economic Development Advisory Council, a member of the Stillwater Medical Center Board of Directors, and an exofficio director for the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce. She is the associate director of undergraduate studies and a clinical associate professor in the School of Media & Strategic Communications at Oklahoma State University. news@ocolly.com

Hastings going out of business; closes in October

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The signs screaming “Everything must go” means Hastings will soon shut its doors, but the store is going out with a bang.

Since the corporation filed bankruptcy in June, the Stillwater location’s future has WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2016

been up in the air.

Because the corporation, based in Amarillo, Texas, couldn’t find a buyer by July 20, all 126 locations are being liquidated.

John Buckley, the store manager in Stillwater, said he has been given word that the doors have to be closed by Halloween but expects to be sold out of merchandise by mid-October. Buckley said the store will keep selling until the warehouses are empty as well.

“The warehouses still have stuff,” Buckley said. “In fact, I had a

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shipment of stuff come in today and another one coming in on Thursday. They’re going to be replenishing our stock for the next 30 days at least. We are going to stay open until

everything is sold.”

Buckley said he doesn’t know who will buy the building but when he meets with landlords later in the week, he might have more information. Un-

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til doors close though, Buckley expects a slew of customers to come for the closing sale.

As of right now, most new items are 10 percent off while used items are 30 percent

off. The exceptions are new video games and consoles, which are 5 percent off. The store is no longer renting movies or accepting returns.

Buckley said the percentage number isn’t at a set rate and will change as the closing date begins to loom.

“Percentages will be better as we go on,” Buckley said. “They review everything once a week and base their decisions on what percentages we go to based on how quickly we are selling stuff.”

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‘Star Trek Beyond’ is light years ahead of its predecessors

BY Skyler O s b u r n

E nte rtai nm ent R e p o rt e r @ s k y l erwo

We all owe J.J. Abrams for helping to bring a lighthearted touch back to summer blockbusters.

Christopher Nolan’s grim-dark approach to the Dark Knight Trilogy, for all of its successes (which are attributable to Nolan’s particular filmmaking talents alone), has changed mainstream filmmaking for the worse. Viewers witnessed the nadir of this tonal nightmare earlier this year with the release of Zack Snyder’s “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.” In total contrast to Snyder’s juvenile operatics and complete disregard for anything resembling good humor, Abrams has built a career on characters with hearts of gold and skills to match.

Unfortunately, Abrams does not have the same eye for structure and theme that he does for STORY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4

Because Hastings is a huge seller of mainstream books, and the only other Stillwater book store, Ruth’s specializes in Christian literature, there will be WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2016

lovability. His work on the “The Force Awakens” and the last two “Star Trek” films has been rampantly chaotic. He empties his entire bag of tricks multiple times throughout his films, and as a result, they’re fun in the moment but bloated and forgettable in the long run.

“Star Trek Beyond,” on the other hand, cackles in the face of Abrams’s faults as a filmmaker. This all comes down directly to the involvement of new director Justin Lin and new screenwriter Simon Pegg.

Lin, fresh off of riveting work on three of the last four “Fast & Furious” films, accepts and meets the challenge of matching Abrams’s undeniable mastery of pace and action. Pegg’s script is fresh, caring, and funny; any fan of his work with director Edgar Wright will recognize his particular brand of meaningful, concise storytelling. Together, Lin and Pegg adorn their palpable love of a void left in Stillwater for readers. However, there is still a place for Stillwater residents to feed their craving for reading after Hastings closes on Oct. 31.

Lynda Reynolds, the director of the Stillwa-

Paramount Pictures

Although J.J. Abrams is a director, not a doctor, he continues to bring the Star Trek films to life with his energetic style and levity which fits perfectly with the source material.

Star Trek’s legacy and iconography with a hopeful story of human unity in all of its messy glory.

Kirk and Spock have both reached critical junctures in their careers as Starfleet officers. They find themselves questioning their places within the galaxy and within individual legacies that no outsider could possibly under-

stand. Along with the rest of the Enterprise crew, they embark on a rescue mission only to be suddenly thrown into an immense battle with an unknown alien species intent on destroying any peace or harmony that Starfleet has managed to instill throughout the years.

The structure of “Star Trek Beyond” allows our rambunctious captain and our deadpan

Vulcan to discover the true meaning of their lives’ work while facing their greatest foes yet.

The familiar faces of this series are still hitting homeruns at every turn. Chris Pine has struck the perfect balance between youthful exuberance and experienced leadership. Pegg continues to be one of cinema’s most mesmerizing and

ter Public Library, said she thinks there will start to be an influx of patrons to the library looking for a place to go. Reynolds said the library offers Wi-Fi and a place to relax like the Hastings Café

does. If the library doesn’t have a book, they will find it for you, she said.

“If we don’t actually own the book in the library that you’re looking for, we have interlibrary loans and can get

if from another library for $2,” Reynolds said.

“That saves from having to buy anything.

We can probably most likely find things that people are looking for that we might not own at our library.”

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undervalued performers, bringing as much kindness to his role as he brings to his script. Newcomers to the franchise Idris Elba and Sofia Boutella round out the cast perfectly. Elba is always a masterful villain, and Boutella kicks serious ass as a commanding alien warrior.

“Star Trek Beyond” demonstrates what it means to buff a film formula to a high sheen, both inside and out. Passive fans may find as much to enjoy in the previous films of the franchise, but this sequel makes small improvements at every turn, and I think history will see “Beyond” as the victor of the trio. Its message of unity at all costs could not be timelier, and I hope other blockbusters will take note. entertainment@ocolly.com

The Stillwater Public Library is located at 1107 S. Duck St. and is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. news@ocolly.com

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‘Batman: The Killing Joke’ is solid despite its misplaced priorities BY bran d on S c h m it z E nte rtai nm ent R e p o rt e r @ S chmitz R ev i ews

Batman’s first R-rated film won’t release on Blu-ray and DVD until Aug. 2, but it was screened in select theaters on Monday and Tuesday.

Based on Alan Moore’s graphic novel of the same name, “The Killing Joke” re-tells one of the most influential stories in Batman’s publication history. Its greatest contribution to Gotham’s mythos is its exploration of the Joker’s origins.

The story proper follows the Caped Crusader’s hunt for his arch-nemesis. When the Clown Prince of Crime escapes from prison, he attacks two of Batman’s closest allies in an effort to prove a twisted point. Throughout these events, the story intermittently flashes back to the Joker’s life before his descent into madness.

Unfortunately, the 76-minute film does not get to this story until roughly the 20-minute mark. Before presenting “The Killing Joke” proper, the movie chronicles Batgirl’s final mission with Batman.

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the filmmakers attempt to add some chronological and thematic connections to the main event.

Although I appreciate the handful of one-on-one moments between the two characters, this prologue ultimately feels like a tacked on addition.

Considering that the movie is fleeting enough as it is, that 20 minutes would have been better served toward fleshing out the Joker’s origin story.

The flashbacks are not only brief, but also too few and far between.

Additionally, the animation itself disappoints. Retaining the artistic style of the 1990s animated series is understandable, but the actual animation quality feels like only a marginal step up from that. The emphasis on CGI in a 2D animated film is distracting, too.

That said, the per-

formances of Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill as Batman and the Joker, respectively, manage to save the proceedings. Since the 90s, both performers have made for the quintessential incarnations of their respective characters in the animation medium.

Although the movie spends too little time on the Joker’s past, what we do get is just enough to draw sympathy. It’s a surprising turn for such a sadistic character, though it makes the closing scene all the more fitting.

With its misplaced priorities, “The Killing Joke” might not be the adaptation of the acclaimed story that some fans have been waiting for. However, the base story and its two leads are still just powerful enough to carry the movie. entertainment@ocolly.com

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