Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Pink pancakes and more Greek philanthropic events coming soon
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Pink pancakes event is April 22 hosted by Zeta Tau Alpha.
made it difficult for these Greek members to hold their events safely, so many have been canceled. This semester is one of the first these Greek houses have Fraternities and sororities at OSU been able to share these events with the have always valued and prioritized their rest of campus again. philanthropies. With a few alterations, these Within the past year, COVID has students are able to once again share By Ellen Slater Staff Reporter
their philanthropic passions. There are amazing councils for all of OSU that all are passionate about their philanthropies, but for now, here is a list of the remaining philanthropy events within the Panhellenic council. See Pink on pg. 4
Is Covid a concern? Students share views on coronavirus severity Jessie Hernandez Staff Reporter It’s been over a year since COVID-19 infected the world. For students, it’s felt more like a lifetime. The fall semester at OSU proved to be a challenge for students and faculty alike. Although the spring semester has allowed for more life on campus, one could argue that we’ve simply learned to live alongside COVID-19. Does the COVID-19 virus still carry the brutal impact it did before, or has it succumbed to being just that, a virus? Hannah Farris, a freshman, shared her thoughts on the matter. “For me personally, I think it’s become just a virus, the newness and shock of it has kind of worn off. We know a lot more about it now then we did which makes it less mysterious and scary,” Farris said. ”Being a freshman, my introduction to school was in the world of Covid, I’ve known nothing but this type of univer-
Students enjoy the sunshine on a warm spring day right outside the union.
sity lifestyle.” One master’s student, Maria Lopez, shared her sentiments about her soon-
to-be graduation during this era. “This semester has just not been the same as far as
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events and involvement and activities,” Lopez said. “It See Covid on pg. 2
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Covid... Continued from pg. 1 definitely has impacted me. Luckily I get a graduation this semester, but it still has taken a toll on how I interact with others and meet new people.” After graduation, Lopez is looking to join the workforce and make her way into
the world. When asked about her thoughts on COVID-19 protocols in the workplace, Lopez explained her idea of what the future will hold. “I definitely think that companies will have certain requirements like making sure that you’re vaccinated or things like that, but as we build herd immunity things will relax a bit over time,” Lopez said. COVID-19 has changed the lives of most individuals at OSU, and the rest of the
world. Calvin McKinney, a graduate student, explained that being on campus has helped him take his mind off the pandemic. “Covid is on my mind because it’s something that is affecting our society, but as a college student when I’m on this campus, not as much,” McKinney said. “More so when I have to wear a mask for when I’m in buildings and such. I think now that students are beginning to get vaccinated it’s not as neces-
sary (wearing masks). I think that social interaction plays a big part of the college experience and masks put a big hindrance on that. I think mental health would be way better too.” The pandemic has changed the lives of many. However, the world is slowly beginning to feel safe again, and OSU is ready to come back in the fall with a normal college experience.
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Sports car or cheap Jeep How the random push of a button impacts equestrian
Sam Hutchens Staff Reporter In a sport that hinges on connecting with an animal, little in equestrian can be broken down by computers. One key aspect of the equestrian national finals on Thursday, however, — the draft — will rely on a connection to the internet, not an animal. “It’s pretty complicated,” Oklahoma State equestrian coach Larry Sanchez said. “I’m not a computer guy so I can’t even begin to explain how it works.” The draft is a process performed by computers that is the first step of every equestrian meet. The more sophisticated version of picking straws or flipping a coin determines the pairings of horse and rider, as well as the order in which the teams ride. “They push a button and basically it assigns a girl from each team to that one horse, and it randomly assigns which team goes first on which horse,” Sanchez said. Sanchez may not know much about the inner workings of the draft, but he knows it’s important. “If you ask my team, the draw is huge,” Sanchez said. “We can’t get that information to our girls fast enough. Once that draw happens, we take a picture of it right away and email it to our starters.”
at what they do but they’re really good on any type of horse,” Sanchez said. “So if she draws a two, she’s going to be really good on it. Or if she draws a nine, she’s going to be really good on it.” Not every rider is good on every horse. Those that have grown up riding top-tier animals could struggle on lesser rides. “They are used to driving that Ferrari,” Sanchez said. “But you put them in an old jeep without power steering and a stick shift and they struggle.” By the same token, like a hesitant student driver, the reverse could be true for Cowgirls who grew up riding ones and twos “They may be really good with those twos, threes and fours,” Sanchez said. “But you put them on a nine and they are like, ‘Ah! I don’t want to break it. I don’t know what to do.’” The draft takes place the evening before the meet. Players go to bed knowing if they will have a $3,000 //// jeep or a $300,000 Ferrari at their disposal. If the computer algorithm spits out a horse that suits them, the team gets Alicia Young lucky. OSU’s Sydnie Ziegler during the Oklahoma State vs. TCU equestrian match For an OSU team that on Saturday, Feb. 15 2020 at Totusek Arean in Stillwater. won the Big 12 Championship and is entering nationals Unlike other sports On a 1-10 scale — with with a shot to win it all, howwhere equipment is standard- elite horses being eight and ever, they don’t like leaving ized and inanimate, the priabove and the toughest in the things up to luck. mary piece of a good eques- nation being a one or two — “When you get there, trian performance changes the horses to be ridden are you don’t know if you’re goevery time. Because horses determined with the push of ing to get a two or a nine,” are variable, strategy comes that unpredictable computer Sanchez said. “The girls that into play when developing a button. I like are the ones that can lineup of riders. “When we chose our ride every ability level of For OSU’s equestrian starters in an event, we want horse.” athletes, all caliber of horses to choose those five girls can be drawn in the draft. that are not just really good sports.ed@ocolly.com
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Strick Out Arthritis, April 14-16 Alpha Omicron Pi is hosting its annual kickball tournament. Teams need to be pre-registered and will compete in a tournament. Get some friends together to make a team and benefit a great cause.
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Alpha Delta Pi is hosting ADPops to benefit the Ronald McDonald House. The ADPi’s are in the process of building a new house, so the event will be held at The Lodges, the apartment complex that some members are currently housed at in lieu of a house. Tickets to the event cost $5 and can be bought from any member of ADPi.
Pink Pancakes, April 22 Zeta Tau Alpha is hosting Pink Pancakes. The event will be held on the front porch of the ZTA house. Tickets are $5 from a member or $7 at the door. Who doesn’t want late-night pancakes? Buying a ticket to one of these events would be a great way to get involved on campus, help out some philanthropies, and have some fun the last few weeks of the school year. So grab a friend and buy some tickets to these philanthropic events. entertainment.ed@ocolly.com
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Jaxson Crull after a dive in center field to catch for the third out of the inning
Ben Hutchens Staff Reporter UNC-Wilmington catcher Kevin Pitarra lined out to center field to end the fifth inning. The above excerpt from the box score of OSU’s 10-4 win over UNC-Wilmington Sunday afternoon didn’t capture the moment like it deserved. The play could easily go unnoticed in a quick scan of the box score but is seared in the memory of all who had tickets to O’Brate Stadium. OSU freshman center fielder Jaxson Crull was shaded to right field, but as soon as the ball was contacted, he got on his horse. Running full speed to his right, Crull made a diving catch, losing his hat and jarring his shoulder in the process. The fans erupted when he displayed
his glove to the umpire, help us find different ways emphasizing the play. to win.” Crull is making himCrull had only one self difficult to keep on the hit in the weekend series bench. He has appeared against UNCW but left his in games against No. 2 fingerprints everywhere. Vanderbilt and No. 8 Texas He had three walks, a Tech, but for the first time stolen base, and a sacrifice all season, Crull started bunt, not to mention the each leg of a three-game highlight grab. series. “He did a lot of good “He earned these opthings, made some nice portunities and did good,” catches, had some nice at OSU coach Josh Holliday bats, dropped down a few said. “He did a lot of good bunts, did the little things things, made some nice that you need a ballplayer catches, had some nice at to do to help you win so bats, dropped down a few I think he did a nice job,” bunts, did the little things Holliday said. that you need a ballplayer Crull isn’t just a playto do to help you win so I er making the most of his think he did a nice job.” brief time in the limelight The catch, which with a spectacular catch. OSU infielder Nolan McLean said every day in McLean called “One of batting practice Crull is the better catches I’ve ever laying out to practice difseen,” perfectly exemplificult plays. Clearly, there fied the type of player is nothing accidental about Crull is: A guy willing to the role he finds himself do whatever it takes, body playing. and health be darned, to “His practice habits win. and attitude and all those “What makes him im- things have kind of set the pact the game the most is tone for where he’s been he’s very team oriented in at,” Holliday said. his style of play,” Holliday said. “He’s just trying to sports.ed@ocolly.com
The umpire signaled up to the booth signally Justin Campbell pinch hitting for Dominic Johnson. Then as Campbell stepped into the box the lighting alarm rang throughout O’Brate Stadium. The Cowboys had runners on first and second with no one out in the fifth inning the game was put into a lighting delay, as a spring thunderstorm crept through Stillwater. The game was tied 1-1 with pitching being a dominant story in the meeting with Oral Roberts. Oral Roberts had used five different pitchers, a new one each inning. OSU starter Bryce Osmond threw all five innings and hung a career high nine strikeouts before his night was ended by the rain. The game, however, will be ruled a no contest because it did not reach the minimum seventh inning criteria. OSU will be back in action in Fort Worth, Texas for a three game Big 12 series against TCU on Friday through Sunday. sports.ed@ocolly.com
DON’T STUMBLE! (Part #3) “Then you will be handed over to be persecuted and put to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of me. At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate one another,” (Mt.24:9-10) All this I told you so that you will not go astray. (stumble) They will put you out of the synagogue, in fact a time is coming when anyone who kills you will think he is offering a service to God.” (Jn.16:1-2) The are many places in the scripture that tell of persecution of true believers. Jesus said if they did it to me they will do it to those who follow me. (Jn.15:20) Many times this will separate the true believers from the false. No one likes hardships, difficulties and certainly persecutions, but the challenge comes and we don’t want to stumble and fall away.
Jesus speaks to the Smyrna church in Revelation: "I know your afflictions...slander...do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer...the Devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Be careful..." Does God allow persecution and trials of different kinds? He certainly does! Couldn't God deliver them out of bad situations? Of course! Sometimes He will and sometimes not. He even governs how long the difficulties will last. These are times when we see the grace of God in wonderful ways. His grace is made perfect in weaknesses. (2 Co.12:9) That is why we are not to be offended at God's ways. Difficulties can seem to be hindering the very work of God, but the Lord is working in and through the situation to accomplish something good in the end.
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Sports car or cheap Jeep How the random push of a button impacts equestrian
Sam Hutchens Staff Reporter In a sport that hinges on connecting with an animal, little in equestrian can be broken down by computers. One key aspect of the equestrian national finals on Thursday, however, — the draft — will rely on a connection to the internet, not an animal. “It’s pretty complicated,” Oklahoma State equestrian coach Larry Sanchez said. “I’m not a computer guy so I can’t even begin to explain how it works.” The draft is a process performed by computers that is the first step of every equestrian meet. The more sophisticated version of picking straws or flipping a coin determines the pairings of horse and rider, as well as the order in which the teams ride. “They push a button and basically it assigns a girl from each team to that one horse, and it randomly assigns which team goes first on which horse,” Sanchez said. Sanchez may not know much about the inner workings of the draft, but he knows it’s important. “If you ask my team, the draw is huge,” Sanchez said. “We can’t get that information to our girls fast enough. Once that draw happens, we take a picture of it right away and email it to our starters.”
at what they do but they’re really good on any type of horse,” Sanchez said. “So if she draws a two, she’s going to be really good on it. Or if she draws a nine, she’s going to be really good on it.” Not every rider is good on every horse. Those that have grown up riding top-tier animals could struggle on lesser rides. “They are used to driving that Ferrari,” Sanchez said. “But you put them in an old jeep without power steering and a stick shift and they struggle.” By the same token, like a hesitant student driver, the reverse could be true for Cowgirls who grew up riding ones and twos “They may be really good with those twos, threes and fours,” Sanchez said. “But you put them on a nine and they are like, ‘Ah! I don’t want to break it. I don’t know what to do.’” The draft takes place the evening before the meet. Players go to bed knowing if they will have a $3,000 //// jeep or a $300,000 Ferrari at their disposal. If the computer algorithm spits out a horse that suits them, the team gets Alicia Young lucky. OSU’s Sydnie Ziegler during the Oklahoma State vs. TCU equestrian match For an OSU team that on Saturday, Feb. 15 2020 at Totusek Arean in Stillwater. won the Big 12 Championship and is entering nationals Unlike other sports On a 1-10 scale — with with a shot to win it all, howwhere equipment is standard- elite horses being eight and ever, they don’t like leaving ized and inanimate, the priabove and the toughest in the things up to luck. mary piece of a good eques- nation being a one or two — “When you get there, trian performance changes the horses to be ridden are you don’t know if you’re goevery time. Because horses determined with the push of ing to get a two or a nine,” are variable, strategy comes that unpredictable computer Sanchez said. “The girls that into play when developing a button. I like are the ones that can lineup of riders. “When we chose our ride every ability level of For OSU’s equestrian starters in an event, we want horse.” athletes, all caliber of horses to choose those five girls can be drawn in the draft. that are not just really good sports.ed@ocolly.com
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