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Thursday, August 19, 2021

Smiles, laughs and eye rolls

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OSU Students return to campus with no restrictions for the first time since 2019. Kaleb Tadpole Staff Reporter

it will no longer require masks to be worn on campus or events and there will be no more social distancing in classrooms. With the announcement of lifted Oklahoma State is back open this COVID-19 restrictions, students and fall, but this time, with full smiles and professors are flooding back into classhappy faces as students enter campus rooms full of joy and optimism about without face masks. the new school year. OSU announced this past May, “You see smiles and laughs

and eye rolls, when I would make a bad pun and all the students were in masks, you couldn’t tell their reaction, but now seeing that full face of judgement, it almost brought a tear to my eye.” Shane Hoffman, an OSU multimedia professor, said. Seeing students engaged and back in classrooms with lifted restrictions is something some professors

have not seen since 2019 and it is giving them a reminder of why they teach. “It’s exciting, I have also just been reminded of why I love this job so much because OSU students are like true gems,” Hoffman said. But there is the lingering effect of COVID-19 that everyone still has See Smiles on 2

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from food to drink, including specialty coffees, beers, and wines. The espresso rivals any Starbucks order, and the alcohol pairs well with the Column: Students are back in food options. Stillwater for the semester, filling up For breakfast, the Waffle Sandrestaurants on and off campus and wich is a delicious combination of hosting events with free food every egg, cheese, and bacon between Belnight. Walking across campus this gian waffles. week, one can expect to be offered a This thing might be the best slice of pizza or an invitation to an breakfast sandwich ever. It’s not too ice cream social, but where are the sweet and not too savory, and the wafhealthier options? fles are cooked to a perfect crispiness Less than a mile off campus at (imagine the Cane’s toast of waffles). the corner of Husband and Boomer Every bite will leave one speechless. stands Red Rock Bakery and Deli, one For lunch, the Southwest Salad of the best places in Stillwater to find is a must try. It feels like a morning fresh soups, salads, and sandwiches. walk through a Spanish market-a little Red Rock management reopened bit of kick from the chipotle ranch the restaurant in January 2021, folpaired perfectly with lettuce, avolowing a renovation spanning several cado, and chicken. The picture of this months. The updated building feabeauty alone should convince you to tures unique lighting and sleek colors, try it. the perfect venue for your next dinner date or lunch with friends. The menu holds many options entertainment.ed@ocolly.com Photo descri U.S. health officials recommend a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot.

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Third dose questions answered

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disease, hospitalization, and death could diminish in the months ahead, especially among those who are at higher risk or were vaccinated during the earlier phases of the vaccination rollout.” While information was widely Ryan Novozinsky spread about the first two doses, Staff Reporter there’s still many unknowns about the third. Here’s what the experts are saying about it: The delta variant of COVID-19 Can people get it now? is raging across the world and top Much like the first two doses, health officials said people will need immunocompromised people are the a third dose of the vaccine soon. Ac- priority group for the third jab. According to top U.S. health officials, cording to a statement from the CDC these booster shots will begin to roll last week, people with the following out next month. medical conditions are now autho“We are starting to see evidence rized to get the third dose: of reduced protection against mild People who are receiving active and moderate disease,” according to a cancer treatment for tumors or canstatement from officials such as CDC cers of the blood. Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky, People who have received an acting FDA Commissioner Dr. Janet organ transplant and are taking mediWoodcock and White House chief cine to suppress the immune system. medical advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci. “Based on our latest assessment, the current protection against severe See Third dose on 4

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Smiles... Continued from 1 fresh in the back of their mind. This has some people on edge about lifted COVID-19 restrictions and no

social distancing in the classrooms. “I think that the lifted restrictions will likely lead to another burst in COVID cases over the semester, I’ve seen maybe 2% of people wearing masks even in classes of 150 people sitting elbow to elbow.” Rhett Record, a junior at OSU said, With no masks and no social distancing, there are almost no re-

strictions when it comes to COVID at OSU. While there is optimism about this new year, there is also still fear it is still not over. “When the pandemic first began the case count shot up rapidly, with the Delta variant compromising the vaccine, I see no reason why the previous trend wouldn’t just repeat.” Record said.

Even though there is still excitement for the fall semester, the university is encouraging mask wearing and creating initiatives to encourage students to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Take it from the seniors

OSU seniors share freshman year do’s and dont’s

Zachary Hunter OSU seniors offer advice to incoming freshmen.

Dru Norton Staff Reporter Thousands of students arrive to begin their freshman year at Oklahoma State, every fall semester. For some incoming freshmen, college is the start of an exciting new journey. It is a place for students to grow, find their passion, and have fun. However, for other new students, college can seem overwhelming and daunting. Lucky for them, seniors have endured it all and know what to do and to avoid.

Do: Find out where your classes are located before the first day. “I remember my first day of classes, I was so nervous,” Spencer Webster, accounting senior, said. “I didn’t prepare for the amount of people there would be and how far apart the buildings are. I ended up sitting in an Astronomy class for fifteen minutes before realizing it wasn’t Comp 1. I definitely should’ve planned beforehand.” Don’t: Skip class. “I know that 8 a.m. class might be rough, but it makes a huge difference when you connect with your professors and show them you care,”

RUNNING TO WIN! “Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.” So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. (2 Co.4:1618 NIV) There are many things in this life that are temporary. Youth is temporary, so is our older years. Natural life itself is the same. We do everything we can to prolong it, but, alas, we leave this life. Our relationships are temporary. They will not be the same in the life to come. Someone has said, “Change is here to stay. Certainly, that is true in this life.

What is unseen is eternal! We are to fix our eyes on these. The troubles of this life are momentary, yet, they work something good; something eternal. For the true believer in Christ, the future's so bright. Our sins, which are many, have been completely forgiven. We have been “Born Again.” There is a new life within, to lead and strengthen us in the right way. We have a hope of a complete new body, and life with God in the world to come We cannot see it. Yet, as we look at the words of the Bible, it becomes real. God’s promises are sure, and will come in the right time. “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.” (Col.3:24 NIV) Let the unseen realities motivate us in this temporary life.

Jessica Blevins, hospitality and tourism management senior, said. “If you attend class, not only will you learn something, your professors will notice and are more likely to help you out.” Do: Learn how to manage your time wisely. “The biggest piece of advice I have is to figure out how to balance your time so you can enjoy all the things college and OSU has to offer,” Peter Ramsdale, mechanical and aerospace engineering senior, said. “It can be hard to manage school, sleep and a social life, but you have to find a way to do it that works for

you by taking advantage of campus resources.” Don’t: Forget to have fun. “It’s important not to sweat the small stuff. Don’t spend too much time stressing over a bad grade or worrying too much about appearance. College is about experiences and finding yourself,” Pierce Gunnars, computer science senior, said. “Just have fun and learn as much as you can. These four years will be over before you know it.”

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Lifestyle

FALLing for SUAB Emily Stuart Staff Reporter

Getting involved in campus life is an important part of attending college. At OSU, one of the easiest ways to make long lasting friendships while taking part in fun activities is through the Student Union Activities Board, so here is what they have planned for the upcoming semester. Bingo It’s not just for grandparents. This household favorite is brought to you Aug. 28 at the Union AND Sept. 8 at North Dining by SUAB. Though bingo may not sound like a world of fun at first, the competition is fierce between students at OSU, and there are free prizes available to those who win. Magic! Who doesn’t love getting dazzled by the art of hypnotism? Thursday, Aug. 19, magician Mat LaVore is coming to OSU in the Union theatre to showcase his talent. Whether to enjoy the magic itself or wish to see fellow students fall under a spell, LaVore’s show is available. Plus, it’s free! Learning a Language SUAB is putting on a Sign and Dine! Sept. 16 in the Union ballroom, students can get an introduction to the world of American Sign Language while getting free food with their

friends. But, students need to make sure to come early if they want food before it all runs out! Chalk Wars The whole day is dedicated to chalk art outside of the library on Sept. 23 at this extreme chalk competition. SUAB is conducting another event to give away prizes and showcase the artistic talents of OSU’s students. However, students have to register before they can draw, so make sure to sign up, which will be available at the end of this month. Open Mic Night Want to perform a standup routine? Do something strange that no one else can? Enjoy being in the spotlight? At SUAB’s open mic night, you can blow the crowd away with any talent you can display. This event will be in the Union’s terrace Sept. 29 where you can either perform or enjoy the performances of others. Either way, it’s a fun way to spend an evening. There are even more events during the month of October that center around Halloween and fall! SUAB always plans fun activities for OSU students throughout the semesters that are often free, so continue to keep up with their schedule, and there will be things to participate in at the university.

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Third dose... Continued from 1 People who have received a stem cell transplant within the last 2 years or are taking medicine to suppress the immune system. People with moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome). People with advanced or untreated HIV infection. People with active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids or other drugs that may suppress your immune response. What are the side effects? According to the CDC, there isn’t much information about the risks involved with the third dose, but the “the safety, efficacy, and benefit of additional doses of COVID-19 vaccine in immunocompromised people continues to be evaluated.” As for side effects, they said they were similar “to that of the two-dose series.” The common side effects for the second dose were moderate fatigue, chills, pain at the injection site. Why do we need a third shot? The third dose is needed due to the highly contagious nature of the delta variant. Cases and hospitalizations are the highest they’ve been since last winter. While the vaccine protects against COVID-19 transmission and severe symptoms, the immunity isn’t permanent. “There is a concern that the vaccine may start to wane in its effectiveness,” said Dr. Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health. “And delta is a nasty one for us to try to deal with. The combination of those two means we may need boosters, maybe beginning first with health care providers, as well as people in nursing homes, and then gradually moving forward” with others, such as older Americans who were among the first to get vaccinations after they became available late last year. news.ed@ocolly.com

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2021 Big 12 preview: Baylor Dean Ruhl Sports Editor One week ago, Baylor University was handed a verdict. The NCAA Committee of Infractions let Baylor skate by with a wrist slap for infractions committed during former coach Art Briles and president Kenneth Starr reign of infamy. The school received four years of probation, a $5,000 fine and minimal reductions to Baylor’s recruiting visits, communications and evaluation days. It is another controversial ruling from the NCAA, which stated it couldn’t conclude Baylor violated NCAA rules by failing to report allegations of sexual and interpersonal violence on its campus. Sanctions instead were handed down for recruiting violations found during the NCAA’s investigation. “Baylor admitted to moral and ethical failings in its handling of sexual and interpersonal violence on campus but argued those failings, however egregious, did not constitute violations of NCAA rules,” the NCAA’s statement read. “Ultimately, and with tremendous reluctance, this panel agrees.” Briles and Starr are long gone from the university, and despite the punishment having to be carried by players who were still in high school when the malfeasance was occurring, many are calling for more to have been done. The dark cloud still hangs over Baylor, even as the Bears prepare for the upcoming season, their fifth since Briles left. Baylor’s head coach job has been a revolving door of names since Briles. Jim Grobe served as the interim before Matt Rhule took over the program for three seasons. Rhule left to coach the Carolina Panthers in 2019, ushering the Dave Aranda era into Waco. Aranda battled not just the

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task of COVID-19, but also being in his first season as head coach in 2020. The Bears finished ninth in the conference with a 2-7 record, with the only wins coming against the Kansas schools. “I think there is a lot that you learn about yourself,” Aranda said. “A lot you learn about your team. Being separated, doing that from a place where you’re apart and you can’t get close and you can’t have a connection, I think those two things are at odds with each other.” Running back Trestan Ebner will be the most important asset on the Baylor offense. Ebner’s skillset, which allows him to run, catch and even return (he was the Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Year) will be vital for Baylor’s campaign. Who hands (or throws) the ball

to Ebner is still being debated. Similar to Texas Tech, Baylor is also dealing with a quarterback battle. Charlie Brewer transferred to Utah this offseason, leaving the starting spot open to a trio of Bears. Gerry Bohanon, Jacob Zeno and Blake Shapen are all competing for Brewer’s former spot, one he has held since 2017. Aranda said he wants to avoid a quarterback rotation but has yet to name a starter. “We’re all out there competing and working together in the film room,” Bohanon said. “We’re pushing each other, we’re cheering each other on, so I think it is pretty good right now.” The quarterbacks have a veteran receiving corps to throw the ball to. A handful have been on the BU campus longer than most coaches, and will be

valuable for whoever starts. RJ Sneed and Gavin Holmes, both fifth-year seniors, anchor the group. Sneed had the most receptions and Holmes the second-most in 2020. Drew Estrada enters his sixth season, first at Baylor after transferring from Dartmouth. The Ivy League didn’t play in 2020, but Estrada had eight touchdowns and 827 yards during the Big Green’s 2019 season. With a quarterback battle and deep receiver group, Baylor brought in a new offensive coordinator. Jeff Grimes replaces Larry Fedora, who the Bears fired on Dec. 22. Grimes’ wide-zone offense helped BYU rank third nationally in points per game (43.3). See Baylor on 6

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Williams arrested, charged with DUI OSU senior spark plug Bryce Williams was arrested by OSUPD following a traffic stop.

Chris Becker Assistant Sports Editor Oklahoma State’s Bryce Williams, 22, was arrested by the OSU Po-

lice Department on suspicion of driving drunk, first reported by Jacob Unruh of the Oklahoman. Williams, a fifth year senior, was charged in Payne County courtroom with a misdemeanor, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor. Neither Williams nor OSU has issued a comment at this time,

but OSU is aware of the situation. Williams, a guard, averaged 7.3 points per game, 1.9 assists and one steal per game. Williams provided a key spark off the bench and in the 19 games he started. He decided to return to OSU in June for a final year of eligibility.

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“I trust Coach Grimes and the scheme that he brings,” wide receiver Tyquan Thornton said. “So far running it in the spring and the fall, we can see how good we are. We look at some of the BYU film and some of the plays jump off the film.” Flipping sides, the Baylor defense is constructed around linebacker Terrel Bernard and safety Jalen Pitre. Bernard, who looked NFLready in 2020 – highlighted by a 19 tackles against Texas – decided the NFL could wait another year after a season-ending injury on his labrum in the sixth game of the season. Pitre, a safety on paper, but an athlete capable of playing in the box, is Baylor’s lone star on the Big 12’s first-team. Pitre led the Bears in tackles with 60, and ranked third in interceptions with two. Junior safeties Christian Morgan and JT Woods also highlight an underrated Bears secondary, each snagging three interceptions and 40+ tackles in 2020. Baylor’s secondary is a highlight of the defense, ranking second in the Big 12 this past season in interceptions with 12. “I see the preparation that we’ve put in. And I think it’s paying off,” Pitre said “In the weight room,

even on the field, the meetings. The team is jelling, and I think we’re heading in the right direction.” Baylor’s biggest – in multiple ways – addition this offseason was transfer Siaki Ika, a defensive tackle who left LSU to rejoin his Aranda, who served as LSU’s defensive coordinator until 2019. Ika, a 6-foot-4, 350-pound lineman will have immediate impact on the Bears line, which ranked seventh in the conference with only 19 sacks on the season. “I’m built for (the D-line),” Ika said. “As you can tell, I’m a pretty large dude. There is not a lot of people who look like me on the team. I’m built to be in the middle, I’m built to eat up two blocks, make plays when I can.” Baylor hasn’t been accustomed to losing in the past decade. The Bears have only had two losing seasons since 2011, with this past season and 2017 being the outliers. With his first true offseason with Baylor, can Aranda begin to ascend to the level Briles (and Rhule briefly) had the Bears at? “I’m excited about this team,” Aranda said. “We have really worked hard to grow as individuals and to be better people. We’ve worked hard to connect and to really get to know ourselves.”

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FAST FACTS Head coach: Dave Aranda (Second season) 2020 record: 2-7 (2-7 Big 12) Three key players: Jalen Pitre - Senior - Safety Trestan Ebner - Senior - Running back RJ Sneed - Senior - Wide receiver X-factor: Dave Aranda

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Today’s Birthday (08/19/21). Fortune follows collaboration and partnership this year. Strategize and coordinate with regular practices for shared support. Friends lead to new friends this summer, before new professional doors open this autumn. Winter sparkles with love and deeper connection, animating a springtime career rise. Share the love. 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 — Adapt to changing markets, with Taurus Uranus stationing retrograde for five months. Find opportunities hidden by chaos. Finances could seem volatile. Progress best through proven methods. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 9 — Expect rebellious explosions, discovery and insight over the next five months, with Uranus retrograde in your sign. This uprooting redirects your path. Find personal answers. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — Subconscious desires and dreams can get revealed. With Uranus retrograde until Jan. 18, 2022, energy can build to a “Eureka!” explosion. Wait and listen. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 9 — Social changes require adaptation, with Uranus retrograde in stubborn Taurus. Renew old acquaintances. Take stock of trusted alliances. Your friends are your true wealth. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9 — Think outside the box. Adapt to changes with your profession or industry. Freedom urges awaken, inspiring rebellion against ruts or confinement. Make a course correction. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Expect the unexpected with travel and studies. Bursts of invention and intuition spark, with Uranus retrograde over five months. Prepare well for later adventures. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 7 — Plan for resilience. Adapt to financial changes, with Taurus Uranus retrograde, as the status quo undergoes surprises or upheaval. You can replace what’s left behind. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — Societal disruptions could affect your romantic relationship. Share freedom with your partner by keeping your word. Inspiration and creativity spark. Communication connects the dots. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 9 — Spontaneous outbursts and rebellious urges impact your physical energy, with Uranus retrograde in Taurus. Prioritize healthy practices. Balance with routines like meditation and exercise. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Adapt around romantic chaos, changes or disruption, with Uranus retrograde in Taurus until Jan. 18. Revise and refine. Upheaval provides a course improvement. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8 — Domestic stability appeals, with Taurus Uranus retrograde for five months, sowing disruption and change like a bull in a china shop. Plan home changes carefully. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 9 — Outbursts of invention, emotion and brilliance erupt spontaneously over five months, with Uranus retrograde. Make discoveries in conversation. Change leads to creative solutions.

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