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OSU celebrates MLK By Robert Owens “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.” This is a quote straight from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s monumental I have a dream speech, from August 28, 1963. Every third Monday of January we celebrate the works and actions of Dr. King in uniting a racially divided nation. In today’s climate, however, we are still dealing with these issues. Now it is our time to take action and work together to positively impact the lives of our communities and serve as an example for others to follow. This Dr. Martin Luther King Jr day, with the help of the Residential Housing President Dr. Leon McClinton Jr, Oklahoma State University has created some events and opportunities of their own. Dr. Mclinton created a diverse committee comprised of faculty, staff, and students from many different parts of OSU; this way it is easier to create events that everyone can participate in. “We want to get as many people involved as possible,” Dr. McClinton says, “ I wanted to provide more opportunities for students to participate for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr day”. “We need to remember the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, and know that we came a long way, but there is more work to be done”. The schedule of events was later created outlining everything OSU has planned to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr day. The events started on January 8th with an application for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr scholarship, which would have three winners who would receive a scholarship
The march passes by Edmond Low at the MLK Oklahoma State march on January 18, 2021. FEATURE
of $1,500, $1,000, and $500 respectively. The same day is when the Celebrating Black Lives Art Contest submissions were due. These opportunities quickly gained traction and helped promote future events. “Dr. King was a great man and a smart protestor, he knew where to march and how to get people’s attention”, prospective Industrial Engineering and Mechanical and Aerospace engineering students, Sebastian Gutierrez and Logan Thornton said, “people need to learn more about what he did, he was marching peacefully, but he targeted areas where police brutality was guaranteed and exposed them as the police targeted the protester, even sending attack dogs on the women and children”. This Dr. Martin Luther
Photo of march attendee at the MLK Oklahoma State march on January 18,
The march begins at the MLK Oklahoma State march on January 18, 2021.
King Jr day started with community service at the OSU Family Resource Center (FRC). The service began around 8:30 a.m. and ended at 11:00 a.m., there were about 60 volunteers consisting of students, staff, faculty, and administrators ready to help. The main organizer Dr. Elizabeth Carver-Cyr, the Assistant Director, Family and Graduate Student Housing, was overjoyed to see everyone come to support. “I’m thankful to see how many people came and helped fix up the FRC” Dr. CarverCyr said, “ the last time this place was cleaned was around early March right before the start of the COVID pandemic”. The volunteers had many tasks ranging from cleaning and organizing to gathering supplies and testing various appliances and computers. Dr. Carver-Cyr provided everyone with Personal protective equipment along with food and water before and during the event. Even with everyone wearing masks, you could feel the upbeat happy vibe from everyone there. “I had no idea what I signed up for, but it turned out to be wonderful”, Faculty Council Chair, Gina Peek says, “this is the easiest way for me to serve my community, and meet such wonderful people”. Later in the same day was the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr socially distanced march through campus, starting at the Spears School of Business and culminating at the McKnight Center. This march was to remember the sacrifices that were made, so we all can live in a country where we are accepted and appreciated. At the scene of the march there were more than 300 people ready to celebrate. After OSU senior student Calyn Adams’ performance as a guest singer, the march commenced. Throughout, you could hear speakers emitting Dr. King’s speeches, and handcrafted signs with touching messages inscribed. “No one in the black community has made an impact like Dr.King”, Andrew McGee said, “ his ability to inspire and educate is beautiful”. “It’s important to acknowledge the
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progression we have made as people of color”. Once the march reached the McKnight center, guest speaker, Caileb Booze shared some powerful words. Preaching about how we shouldn’t be extreme optimists or pessimists, but when it comes to measuring racial equality in this country. “Separation keeps us as enemies, because we fear each other” he said, “We must abandon our comfort zones if we strive for unity between us”. “I saw there was a march and I was all for it”, Mechanical and Aerospace engineering student Kaleb Runte said, “ everyone needs to understand what Caileb is saying, we need unity and the only way we’re going to achieve it is by growing up and accepting one another” The events wrap up with MLK Virtual Keynote Address and Scholarship Winner Announcement on January 19th on Ostate tv, with Dr. Brandy Thomas Wells from OSU’s history department as the keynote speaker. Her work illuminates how members of the National Association of Colored Women Clubs (NACWC) and the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) pursued anticolonial and anti-imperialist agendas, and how they communicated, cooperated, and competed in the overall quest for civil and human rights. Finally, on January 21st, the McKnight Center will be showing the movie Selma. This movie portrays a chronicle of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s campaign to secure equal voting rights in an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, in 1965. In this event the winners of the art contest will also be revealed, but you can find the art of all the contestants in the basement of the student union. A great way to end a week of remembrance of a man who has fought for equal rights against injustice and prejudice in this country. We all need to remember the actions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and strive to make change not only in our community but everywhere we go. News.ed@ocolly.com
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Healthy Foods for a New Year By Amelia Jauregui The clock hits midnight and everyone is ready for their “new year, new me” resolutions. However, the goals are always the same: workout more, eat better, change this, change that, blah, blah blah. Most people make goals that are so unrealistic that they are burnt with attempting them days after starting. However, when you start small and change things you are genuinely excited about, you are much more likely to stick with it, and those healthy habits will turn into a routine. So, in light of the new year and starting small with actually enjoyable items, here are some of my favorite healthy foods that make “eating healthy” fun.
Apples/Celery and Peanut Butter: Although this is a snack, it is a quick and easy combo that will leave you satisfied. Apples and celery are both low-calorie foods with a lot of nutrients. Add peanut butter for some protein and you have a delicious snack. If you want to be even healthier, be sure to use peanut butter or any type of nut butter that has no added sugar. Sorry JIF.
Fruit and whipped cream: If you have a sweet tooth, you can’t go wrong with fruit and a bit of whipped cream. Fruit is a necessary part of one’s daily diet, and spicing it up with a whipped topping helps
make everything better. Strawberries are probably the fruit of choice for this.
Cauliflower Crust Pizza: Who doesn’t love a good pizza? Making your own is easy, and with a cauliflower pizza crust, it just became a bit healthier. Add your favorite toppings and voilà, dinner is served!
Salmon: Salmon is an easy meal that allows for a variety of dishes. Personal preference is salmon with wild rice and vegetables, but it can easily be made with pasta or other sides. Salmon is an easy protein as well as a perfect source of Omega-3 fatty acids.
Salad: If you say you don’t like salad, you probably just haven’t had a very good one. Salad can have a variety of different ingredients, from vegetables to cheeses to fruit to protein. Find those foods you love, put it over lettuce and boom, you’ve got yourself a salad.
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Stir-fry dish couldn’t be more simple. Chop up some foods, stir them in a pan, and fry them a bit. You can pair anything with your protein of choice. Chicken, beef or tofu are popular choices, then add some vegetables, rice, and top with a sauce of your choosing. News.ed@ocolly.com
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Stillwater COVID-19 update: Jan 19 By Ryan Novozinsky
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The official Oklahoma coronavirus database on Tuesday reported 415 active cases in Stillwater. These new numbers bring the city’s total cases to 5,194 with 17 deaths and 4,762 recoveries. On the state level, the health department reported 1,558 new cases, bringing the total confirmed positive cases to 358,374. The state also
reported 43 new COVID-19 related deaths, bringing the total to 3,037. There have been 319,201 total recoveries since COVID reached Oklahoma in March. Oklahoma state officials are encouraging Oklahomans to wash their hands, stay away from sick individuals and avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. The virus is primarily spread from person-to-person with symptoms usually appearing two to 14 days after exposure. The most common symptoms of the coronavirus are fever, cough, shortness of breath or loss of taste or smell. News.ed@ocolly.com
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Cowboys face the biggest challenge yet with Baylor
By Chris Becker
Oklahoma State is scheduled to welcome No. 2 Baylor into Stillwater on Saturday. But the Cowboys haven’t practiced since last week due to a positive COVID-19 test inside of the program. Playing a top-5 team is never an easy task, but it makes it even more difficult without practice. “I don’t know how much more difficult it can become,” coach Mike Boynton said. “I watched (Baylor) play last night, and they were lights out. They’re really good. There’s no way around that. I think I’m going to start trying to find a way to pick us to win the league because I’ve picked the best team to win the league the last four years and I’ve been right. “Until they start
allowing us to vote for our own team, I think I’m going to not vote anymore. Because it seems like that team just gets better as the year goes along and tries to prove me right.” If the game gets played as scheduled, it will headline two National Player of the Year candidates Cade Cunningham and Jared Butler. However, the talent on the court goes beyond those two, especially for Baylor. Baylor’s depth and talent is what presents the biggest challenge to opposing teams with top-level talent across the ball. “They’ve got a lot of really good players over there,” Boynton said. “I think Mark Vital is the best defensive player in the country. I give him the edge because he can shut down your point guard and your 5 man. We can’t make this about an individual matchup, I know the headline and I understand why, but our team has got to be ready to compete.” Coming into the season, the Cowboys were filled with
depth, especially in the front court, but that has slowly begun to dwindle. Although the depth is still there, the Cowboys are down two for the remainder of the season. Chris Harris Jr. and Donovan Williams have knee injuries that require surgery. Both have a history of knee injuries in their careers. Harris missed a chunk of last season after tearing his ACL, and Williams suffered an ACL tear in high
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ACTIVE FAITH! (Part #2) “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for.” (Heb.11: NIV) These Ancients of the Bible were commended for their faith. “Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked with God.” (Gen.6:9 NIV) He believed God existed and God rewarded those who diligently sought him. His faith brought immediate action. (Heb.11:8) He did not put the building of the ark on a long “to do” list. It took 100 years to build. During that time he constantly spoke of the judgement that was coming. (2 Pet.2:5) This was the situation in Noah’s day. How about our day? Do we believe God exists? To so many, God is something of the past; one you give an hour or so every Sunday morning, because of tradition, but he does not truly count
turn to the program. “So Chris Harris had surgery and Donovan Williams is going to have surgery,” Boynton said. “It’s not scheduled yet, but we’re working on getting that scheduled. He had an MRI done last Thursday. We got the results back on Friday, and obviously, we’re dealing with a little bit of an injury issue here as well.” Sports.ed@ocolly.com
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school. Ferron Flavors Jr. has been dealing with a finger injury for most of the season, and missed the Cowboys’ final game against Kansas. He will be re-evaluated this week before the Baylor contest. Freshman Montreal Pena has opted out and left the team due to personal reasons. He did not suit up for the Cowboys this season. Boynton said it was a 50/50 chance Pena will re-
for much in life. So this moves us to turn to things that have only temporary pleasure, and build our life activities around them. Noah and others mentioned in Heb. 11, were looking for something lasting, something God had promised. They realized they were strangers and pilgrims; living here for a short time. They were living for something better. (Heb.11:13-16) It is so worthwhile to read and reread the New Testament and consider what was the hope of the early Christian leaders; they passed on to all the believers. It was not centered in this present life. They were “running a race;” living a life centered in the example of Jesus himself, and in those who walked with him during his earthly life. We can do the same; live for the eternal, present ourselves to Christ, and let him use us to bear lasting fruit.
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Daily Horoscope Nancy Black Tribune Content Agency Linda Black Horoscopes Today’s Birthday (01/20/21). You’ve got the power this year. Self-discipline and consistent action realize personal ambitions. Winter social connections lead to a shift with a summer group effort that sparks a lovely romantic collaboration. Your team wins a lovely prize next winter. Enjoy the ride. 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 7 — Stay focused and vigilant to avoid hidden danger or expensive mistakes. Keep things simple. Reinforce
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Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — Take extra care of yourself. You may feel sensitive or doubtful. Speak with a trusted friend who sees your blind spots. Practice forgiveness and compassion. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 7 — Recharge your spiritual batteries. Reconnect with nature and wild creatures. Listen to intuition and dreams. Discover opportunities woven under darkness. View from a higher perspective. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 7 — Teamwork can accomplish miracles. Connect with a community cause. Let go of excess baggage. Forgive old transgressions. Focus on what’s important now. Pull together. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — Take charge to pursue hidden professional opportunities. Practice personal integrity. Determination and patient persistence win your prize. An unusual and fascinating option appears. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Consider seminars, classes and lectures. Develop and broaden your higher education. Expand your skills and understanding. Develop a valuable and fascinating investigation. Explore. and strengthen your enterprise. Make practical decisions. Avoid assumptions. Check data for hidden errors. Compromise and determine the best course. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — Coordinate and collaborate to adapt to recent changes. Practice patience and restraint with your partner. Strengthen foundations. Keep promises. Discover a lucky break. and wellness. A challenge requires patience and determination. You won’t Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Two heads are better than one. Consider a puzzle together. Notice hidden elements. Tempers may be short. Provide love anyway. An amazing discovery is possible. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7 — Domestic matters have your attention. Conserve resources. Old assumptions get challenged. Make repairs and improvements. Clarify family priorities or risk upset. Find unexpected value. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — Read and learn voraciously. Practice your creative and communication skills, arts and passions. Discover a stroke of genius. Develop and expand. Research and edit.
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