Monday, April 5, 2021
Madam President Shrum named 19th president of OSU Ryan Novozinsky Editor-in-Chief Dr. Kayse Shrum was named the 19th president of Oklahoma State University on Friday, becoming the first female president in the university’s history. She has served as president of OSU’s Center for Health Sciences since 2013. “OSU has a special place in my heart and I’m thrilled at the opportunity to lead this vibrant university and the OSU system into a successful future,” Shrum said. Shrum was direct when discussing her immediate goals: she wants to engage with the students, faculty and staff of OSU. “Obviously, I’m excited to get started, but I think working together, creating a shared vision we can all get behind and move together as one is what we want to see,” Shrum said. Shrum was raised in Coweta and is proud of her Oklahoma roots. She completed her undergraduate studies at Connors State College. After that, Shrum received her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine, which was her first step in a long and successful OSU career. After being a student, assistant professor and dean at OSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, Shrum was named president of OSU Center for Health Sciences in 2013, becoming the youngest and first female president of a medical school in Oklahoma history. Her medical background allowed her to help the state during the COVID-19 pandemic. Shrum was a member of the COVID-19 taskforce in Oklahoma and served 15 months as Gov. Kevin Stitt’s secretary of science and innovation. Shrum has won many awards for her work. She was Journal Record’s 2019 Woman of Year, and won the 2019 Tulsa Osteopathic Medical Society Osteopathic Impact Award. She also completed executive leadership and management training programs at Harvard University During her undergraduate years, Shrum was a star softball player, even turning down opportunities to play at Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas and Nebraska. Shrum and her husband Darren, who will become the first “first Cowboy” in OSU history, have six children, five of whom attend OSU. Three of their children are adopted and from Ethiopia. “It’s an honor (to be the first ‘first Cowboy’),” Darren said. “It’s just an incredible opportunity. It’s just a oncein-a-lifetime position for Kayse and I. I have no problem supporting her 1,000%.” Months before Shrum was chosen, President Burns Hargis noted that he would want to see an OSU alumni fill
Joshua Cleary
his vacancy. “That’d be great if we could find an OSU grad,” Hargis said. “It gives you instant credibility with the faculty, students, donors and alumni. I think it really helped me a lot to know that I drank the same Kool-Aid.” When the board introduced her, regent Joe Hall was particularly excited because of Shrum’s strong resume and
OSU ties. “Our national search brought us back home with the selection of Dr. Kayse Shrum,” Hall said. “Dr. Shrum is well known and respected not only by the Regents and our university community but by the state and national community as well.” news.ed@ocolly.com
Page 2 Monday, April 5, 2021
News
Kayse Shrum Photo Page
The Journal Record
Stillwater News Press
Oklahoma State University
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.
Oklahoma State University
News
Kayse Shrum Photo Page
Tulsa World
Oklahoma State University
Tulsa World
OSU Foundation
GOOD MONEY
New Donors Earn Up to
$
A LITTLE TIME
s
$10 BToHnu WI D THIS A
A GREAT CAUSE
Page 4 Monday, April 5, 2021
Lifestyle Cute Easter recipes perfect for spring When the spring season approaches, Easter inspiration can be seen through pastel colors, bunnies, and more; however, some of the best Easter inspirations are delicious… Here are a few crafty Easter recipes to get one excited for the special day: Bryanna Nickel Staff Reporter
Cinnamon Roll Bunnies These cinnamon roll bunnies are a safe and easy way to make breakfast, brunch or dessert festive, and it only takes a few seconds to create. This recipe will keep it simple, bring a smile to loved ones and curb the appetite of any sweet tooth.
Rubber Ducky Peeps A simple, quirky twist on the classic Easter snack includes turning yellow Peeps into “rubber ducks.” With blue jello, a little icing and a box of Peeps, one can easily make this sugary recipe.
Chocolate-Covered Carrots Many people love food that looks like other food. These chocolate-covered strawberries are tasty, creative and simple, as well as looking pretty on Easter dining tables.
Spring Charcuterie
Cottontail Pancakes Another fun bunny-themed breakfast idea includes adorable bunny-themed pancakes that are perfect for early risers. This breakfast dish also could be a fun group activity, allowing each person in the group to decorate their own bunny pancake.
Charcuterie boards are always an impressive snack for family, friends and other special guests. This snack can also be more personalized; one can choose one’s favorite snacks and compile them into an epic snack board.
With these five recipes, almost anyone could have a fun, festive holiday weekend. After all, trying out a unique recipe can give one an experience full of laughter, fun and memories. entertainent.ed@ocolly.com
Page 6 Monday, April 5, 2021
sports
A backwards hat kind of day Cowboys win series over West Virginia Ben Hutchens Staff Reporter Oklahoma State baseball coach Josh Holliday rolled up to the postgame press conference wearing his baseball cap backwards. “That’s how I’m feeling right now, I’m feeling a bit relaxed,” Holliday said. It makes sense why Holliday was relaxed. The Cowboys scored 21 runs against West Virginia Saturday afternoon, clinching a series win. The game was called a run rule in the eighth inning when the cowboys took a 10-run lead. The game was not headed for a run rule until in the fourth inning, the Cowboys did something they had not done all season, score double digit runs in a single inning. Fourteen Cowboys came to bat in the inning and 10 crossed the plate. “It was awesome,” OSU outfielder Cade Cabbiness said. “That (inning) was fun because it seems like everyone is getting a hit, everyone’s doing something and there’s not always days where everyone is doing something. Those are fun days.” Cabbiness was the eighth batter of the inning to get on base with a single to center field. His single set up a 3-run home run for shortstop Hueston Morrill
Carson McCusker on his way to first base
that broke open the game. “The thing I remember about the third inning that swung it in our direction and changed the game was Cade’s base hit up the middle which led to Hueston’s homer,” Holliday said. “It was those two swings in my eyes that really put West Virginia in a tough position.
We landed a major body blow and then we landed a right hook with those two swings.” The two pings of the bat turned a 3-3 game into an 8-3 game and the Cowboys never looked back. They scored 11 more runs in the game, which is impressive because even though
the 10-run inning was exciting, it extended the game to well over 4-hours long. “I’m tired, that was a long one,” Cabbiness said. “I haven’t played one of those in a while and I’m glad I haven’t. I wouldn’t wish that on anyone.” sports.ed@ocolly.com
Page 8 Monday, April 5, 2021
sports
Carrie Being Carrie and the Ball that Carried and then it finally came down,” Factor said. The ball came down in Factor’s glove, which was outstretched over the centerfield fence. She robbed the home run and ended the scorSam Hutchens ing threat. Staff Reporter “(Chyenne Factor) is always amazing out there,” Iowa State infielder senior pitcher Eberle said. “It Sammy Williams hit a ball was awesome.” towards the sky in the top of Eberle was the pitcher the seventh inning. She had who gave up that crucial fly good contact, but the flyball ball. It was one the few hard seemed destined to be caught. hit balls Iowa State had off Oklahoma State beat her. Eberle pitched the entire ISU 2-1 on Saturday in Still- game, throwing 163 pitches. water. It was a day game “I felt like I was maybe where eight innings were running out of gas towards needed to determine a winthe end, but I had to stay ner. tough and keep throwing it in With two runners on there and trust me defense,” and the Cowgirls clinging Eberle said. to a one run lead, Williams’ She fought off exhausfly ball to centerfield seemed tion to complete the extra like a win for the OSU. Until inning affair. Her consistent the ball kept carrying. performance was huge. “I thought it was just “Carrie is an ace,” coach a normal pop up, honestly,” Kenny Gajewski said. “That’s OSU centerfielder Chyenne what an ace does. There Factor said. “I was in already was no way that she wanted so I knew I had to go back, to come out of that game. I and I had quite a bit of room know she was kind of wearbehind me. I was going back ing down and when you’re and it just kept carrying. The having to face the same wind was blowing out like hitters over and over again it crazy today. makes it tough.” When the ball began The stellar defense and its descent, Iowa State runimpressive pitching picked up ners were headed home. a lackluster offensive perforThe speed of the cyclones, mance. though, would not matter. The Cowgirls were out The ball was going to land hit 7-5 by the Cyclones but over the fence. scored just enough to squeak I was like ‘Oh, God, I’ve out a win. OSU’s two scores got to get close to the fence,’ bookended the game.
File Photo OSU pitcher Carrie Eberle prepares to pitch during the Oklaho ma State vs. Wichita State softball game on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Cowgirl Stadium in Stillwater.
Senior first basemen Alysen Febrey hit her 10th home run of the year in the first inning. The Cowgirls held that lead until ISU tied it in the fifth inning when senior Skyler Ramos hit a home run. Ramos’ home run trot was slow; and featured a “feed me” gesture with blown kiss to the Cowgirl dugout. The gestures did not seem to be appreciated, but neither team could take advantage of the energy that the display injected into the stadium. OSU would get its revenge in the bottom of the
eighth. Junior shortstop Kiley Naomi singled to start the inning and was hit home via a Haley Busby single. It was just OSU’s fifth hit of the afternoon, but it was all that was needed. “Our hits just counted,” Gajewski said. “It was a very well contested weekend. Their a really good team. Well coached. A lot of energy. It got a little chippy there late but, heck, I love it. It’s the way that this game ought to be played and have a lot of fun. These girls are out there fighting to win.” sports.ed@ocolly.com
FOR RELEASE APRIL 5, 2021
Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle
Business Squares
Business Squares
Church Meetings
Come check out the wide variety of elegant clothing at Formal Fantasy! Located on 121 E. 9th Ave, Downtown Stillwater
Teach For America Full salary
Join the New Covenant Fellowship for service every Sunday at 10am and share in our passion for Jesus Christ!”
The best selection of beer, wine and liquor that Stillwater has to offer! Perfect for all your game day needs, come to Shop located on 128 N. Main
Needing to play a sport? Get a TEAM together and Play SASA Adult League. Deadline March 1st for Volleyball. Deadline March 12th for Softball.
All majors accepted. Learn more at engagetfa.org/ applyearly
Try Firo Pizza’s New Roman Style Pizza! The fastest drive-thru, authentic style-pizza offered in the US! Get a free drink with any Roman Style Pizza!
UKirk university group at First Presbyterian Church meets every week! Join us for Bible study every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.! For more information or for Zoom access, visit us at stillwaterfpc.com
Join us every Sunday for our live streaming services! Matins @ 8:50am and Divine Liturgy @ 10:00am.”
Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Lewis ACROSS 1 Guys 6 Overplay on stage 11 Sting operation 14 Rent-a-car company 16 Penn or Brown, e.g. 17 *Bank form 20 “Smell Ready” deodorant brand 21 Prepare to exit 22 Actress/inventor Lamarr falcon 25 Jamaican music 27 In the thick of 30 “Let me run that errand” 34 Spoke like Daffy 37 *Surprise inheritance 39 At some prior time 40 Like A-listers removal fellow 43 *Venue for a license plate game 45 Political candidate lists 47 Key above Shift 48 Some green sauces 50 Org. in Clancy novels 52 Support pieces above doors The Search for Spock”
Designers Wanted The O’Colly Media Group is now hiring Advertising Designers for our ad and marketing departments. Duties include working on layouts, designing ads, and creating media campaigns.
shek 63 “Justice League” actress Gadot
4/5/21
By Sheryl Bartol
DOWN
Saturday’s Puzzle Solved
2010s CBS drama 2 Echo Dot assistant 3 Flap for a mic 4 Moody music genre 5 Insincere “My bad” 6 Breeding environment 7 Church niche 8 Paper factory 9 Troop groups 10 Get-up-and-go 11 Name, as sources 12 “Metamorphoses” poet address 18 One with confidential info 22 Thirty after the hour 24 Dated stereo component 26 Josh 28 Credit card motion
strong, as an argument ... and what might cause the ends of answers to starred clues? 66 ER fluid hookups 67 Soprano Fleming 68 Allow to fluctuate, 31 Milk, in Marseille as a currency 32 TV show about a 69 Service charge high school choir 70 Heroic Schindler 33 Cutlass automaker
©2021 Tribune Content Agency, LLC
4/5/21
34 Myths, legends, etc. 35 Informed of
53 Spew lava and ash 54 Introvert 55 Everglades plant
38 Like stored Russian dolls 41 Blistex target 44 Bi- plus one 46 Extended period of time 49 Vampire vanquisher 51 Partner of pains
almost over!” 57 Glowing review than anything 60 Slugger Aaron 61 Swedish furniture chain 64 Sign of a sellout 65 Musician Yoko
schedule. For more information contact Lori@ocolly.com or call 405-744-7355
Daily Horoscope
Level 1
2
3
4
Nancy Black Tribune Content Agency Linda Black Horoscopes (TNS) Today’s Birthday (04/05/21). Grow through community connection this year. Strengthen bonds with steady engagement and contribution. Shifting the focus of new income sources this winter opens doors for an exciting investigation. Friends are your golden ticket. 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 — It’s easier to advance with help from friends. Prepare backup plans. Collaborate and coordinate around a surprise. Share resources, information and opportunities. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — Discuss professional opportunities and possibilities with your team. Adapt to unexpected circumstances to advance your vision. You can solve a puzzle. Practice makes perfect. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — Expand your research. Investigate and explore fresh territory. Step carefully, as unplanned deviations and risks abound. Discuss educational and professional possibilities. Dig into interesting opportunities. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is an 8 — Changes could necessitate budget revisions. Collaborate to assess current priorities and determine how best to allocate Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — Work closely with your partner. You can each see where the other is blind. Listen carefully and share your view. Compromise. Romance can spark. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Dig into a big job. Maintain healthy practices for optimal physical performance. Adapt around unexpected obstacles. tious banter with someone attractive. Prioritize fun and games with people you love. Tap into passion and feed your spirit. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — Nurture your homebody side. Savor domestic comforts and consider improvements. Pay attention to family matters. Clean messes. Cook up something delicious to share. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 9 — The answer you’re looking for could be hiding in plain sight. Get creative. Anticipate changes. It could get chaotic. Keep cool and stay on message. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 9 — Lucrative opportunities bear fruit with favorable conditions. Sidestep distractions or chaos to maintain focus on generating income. A bountiful harvest could reward your efforts. good. Let it propel a personal project. Avoid risky business. Build, grow and develop your skills to advance. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7 — Peaceful privacy suits your mood. Listen to intuition. Review and revise plans to adapt for recent changes. Consider how you would like things to go.
4/5/21 Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit sudoku.org.uk