Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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Boggs achieved goals at OSU
Daniel Allen Staff Reporter
Le Cowboy Baptiste, a French OSU sports fan, began following the Cowboys from an unlikely connection.
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French OSU fan finding love in US college sports PJ Tikalsky Staff Reporter
connection to the university, it would take him several years to discover Cowboy Displayed in the athletics, but when he corner of a densely did, standout basketball packed bookshelf player Marcus Smart sits a pristine white was there to lead the Oklahoma State way. Cowboys football After watching helmet. French basketball icons From across the like Tony Parker in the Atlantic Ocean, his NBA, Baptiste found Twitter account, “Le himself searching for Cowboy Solitaire,” something different has been covering all after watching Parker’s things OSU sports for San Antonio Spurs French fans since 2016. win the 2014 NBA Baptiste, a junior high Finals. He started with school administrator any college basketball from Valence, a city in game that would be southeastern France, on national TV, before boasts an unlikely tie to Smart finally brought the university. his eye back to OSU. Baptiste’s “Smart was a association with OSU huge prospect at that dates to several years time,” Bapiste said. earlier, when his sister “That [2014] draft began a study abroad class with Smart, program in Stillwater. Jabari Parker, Andrew “She had to spend Wiggins, and Joel one year in the US and Embiid was super she picked Oklahoma hyped even in the State,” Baptiste said. french media.” “She went there in 2009 Baptiste’s interest and never really came in American football back.” would also be piqued From this first in 2014. After viewing
assorted games that aired once weekly on french TV, his first full season following Cowboy football began in 2015 after spending much of the offseason learning about the sport itself. Less than a year later, he started “Le Cowboy Solitaire,” joining a small but tight-knit community of french Twitter accounts following American college sports. Upon creating the account, Baptiste recalls there were only around 10 french fan accounts covering various universities. Now, the community has reached almost 60 different pages. “More people are watching college football as the NFL grows in popularity in Europe,’’ Baptiste said. “You can feel the passion was not the same three or four years ago, and the TV ratings have been pretty good.” In 2019, he started a college football
podcast with the owners of two other fan accounts called “The Trick Play,” whose Twitter page has now garnered over 1,800 followers, and features hundreds of viewers on some broadcasts. Along with connecting with fellow French college sports fans, Baptiste has been able to become more involved with the OSU fan base online. Since joining the Cowboy fan base himself, he has enjoyed some of his favorite moments in sports, from the 2018 men’s basketball win over OU, to 2021’s Fiesta Bowl victory over Notre Dame. When asked about his favorite part of the OSU community, he says; “It’s the kindness of the people when they figure out I am a French OSU fan. They are really interested in my story and they want to know why I am so passionate about it.” sports.ed@ocolly.com
For as long as she can remember, Lora Boggs has always dreamed big. Since a very young age, Boggs carried a simple life philosophy with her. “All dreams do come true.” From appearances in Instagram and Twitter captions, to writing her graduate admissions essay on it, dreaming big has been something that has carried her through even the toughest of times. “Lora (Boggs) has always thought outside of the box,” Natalie Evans, a close friend of Boggs’, said. “She always, as she puts it, dreams big. It captures her demeanor perfectly, I think it makes her stand out in a good way.” This life philosophy she holds close to her, started with a simple conversation with her father, James. Boggs had held a tennis racket in her hands for as long as she can remember. She grew up with the dream of playing college tennis. However, academics were a primary focus for her. This resulted in little-to-no participation in prospect camps or showcases and a lack of exposure early on in her tennis career. Eager to play at the next level, she sought advice from her dad. “I always grew up wanting to be a Cowgirl,” Boggs said. “I’d been invested in tennis for most of my life, it’s almost all I knew (in sports). So, I told my dad that I wanted to be a Cowgirl, and he gave me an honest and truthful answer saying if I wanted to play in Stillwater then I had to put myself out there and play in more tournaments.” In an attempt to fulfill her dream, Boggs spent countless days at camps and out of state showcases. She did everything in her power to put her name out in the open, hoping to become noticed and earn an opportunity to continue her tennis career beyond high school. Boggs received offers from notable in-state Division 2 programs and junior college programs. But not from her dream school, Oklahoma State. “I basically compared them all to Oklahoma State,” Boggs said. “As much as I had dreamed about playing tennis at the next level, Oklahoma State was my home. Deep down, OSU was the only place I had ever wanted to go.” Boggs attended Cowgirl tennis matches for most of her life. Cowgirl tennis head coach Chris Young always noticed Boggs in the stands. A quiet, yet, extroverted young girl with a smile on her face, was always excited to talk to Young. “Every time I spoke with Lora it would bring a smile to my face,” Young said. “She’s such an easy person to talk to. She’s so outgoing and funloving.”
Boggs’ consistent attendance for the Cowgirls had already left a notable first impression on Young. So, when she came to Young with hopes of convincing him to give her a shot on the team, he was more lenient than she had originally anticipated. “I remember I was sobbing,” Boggs said. “I just told him then and there that I really wanted to be part of the team in college and I would do anything to make that happen.” Young, understanding of what a spot on the team meant to her, gave Boggs an option to join the program as a walk-on. “I told her I’d be happy to have her,” Young said. “I also explained that she needed to understand her role on the team and embrace it. That was honestly one of the main focuses of what we talked about. I was more than willing to let her on, but it was a matter of us being on the same page, and of course, we were.” Still, she understood the role of a walk on. She wouldn’t receive a significant amount of playing time or receive anywhere near the amount of practice reps that the average scholarship player would. Boggs joined Kappa Alpha Theta sorority while balancing the workload of being a student-athlete. “I think the stress was outweighed by the fun honestly,” Boggs said. “All it took was communication. My sisters understood, Chris (Young) understood, everyone did. I communicated well with everyone which allowed me to be able to do all of that.” To Boggs, Kappa Alpha Theta is more than just a sorority, it’s a family. Boggs says her sorority sisters went a long way in helping her discover her true identity and become the best version of herself, something that she admitted she struggled for for a large portion of her life. In 2020, aided by injuries and COVID-19 issues, Boggs earned regular season playing time. “I remember being so timid initially,” Boggs said. “But my (Kappa Alpha Theta) sorority sisters showed up, a large crowd of them, and supported me. My parents were there. Chris (Young) and my teammates were so vocal and encouraging to walkon, seeing her first moments of action. It was a special moment for me.” As Boggs’ time on the tennis team comes to an end, she can’t help but look back at the younger version of herself. “For me it was a matter of who I wanted to be in college,” Boggs said. “I’d always ask myself who I was, who wanted to be, and what I wanted to be known for. I think that my sisters at (Kappa Alpha Theta) have been incredibly encouraging in assisting me in finding myself. Joining Kappa Alpha Theta was one of the best decisions of my life, joining the Cowgirl tennis team was one of the best decisions of my life, and I’m so grateful for all of those wonderful people in my life.” sports.ed@ocolly.com
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Utu chooses OSU, brings 2023 commitments to double digits
Daniel Allen Staff Reporter \Oklahoma State’s 2023 class continues to develop as the 2022 football season draws closer, and recruits begin to choose their next home for the next four years. On Monday morning, Kennedale, Texas, linebacker Poasa Utu announced his commitment to Oklahoma State, over a handful of smaller programs such as Incarnate Word, Abilene Christian, and others. Utu, a fairly under the radar recruit, is currently not ranked according to most recruiting sites. However, he did have a strong junior season statistically at Kennedale, recording 97 total tackles, 41 one of which resulted in a loss of yardage, 19 sacks, and one interception. Utu becomes the tenth commitment of the 2023 class, becoming the third OSU pledge over the last two weeks. “I really liked the energy at (Oklahoma State),” Utu said. “It felt like home.” 2023 OSU commits as of June 20, 2022 (24/7 Sports rating in parentheses) Zane Flores, QB, Gretna
(NE) High School, (Three star) Jaedon Foreman, DL, Del City High School, (Three star) Camron Heard, WR, Furr High School (Houston, TX), (Three star) Billy Walton, Edge rusher, South Oak Cliff High School (Dallas, TX), (Three star) Kam Franklin, Athlete, Oak Grove (LA) High School, (Three star) Dylan Smith, CB, Braswell High School (Aubrey, TX), (Three star) Ricky Lolohea, DL, Trinity High School (Euless, TX), (Three star) Jack Endean, OT, Tanque Verde High School (Tucson, AZ), (Three star) JaKobe Sanders, OL, Stillwater High School, (Three star) Poasa Utu, LB, Kennedale High School (TX) (No rating)
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Poasa Utu, a linebacker from Kennedale, Texas, committed to OSU on Monday afternoon. He is the 10th class of 2023 commit.
WHEN IS LITTLE MUCH?
There is a short chorus that has encouraged me many times. “Little is much if God is in it. Labor not for wealth or fame. There’s a crown and you can win it. If you go in Jesus’ name.” The woman, who poured the precious ointment on Jesus just before he was crucified, was criticized for “wasting” this expensive item. Yet, Jesus said everywhere the gospel is preached this woman’s action would be told. (Mk 14:3-9) Little things mean a lot as we are willing to serve the Lord. Paul mentions many in Romans 16 who helped him. The Good Samaritan stopped to help the man beaten and robbed. (Lu.10:30-37) Paul writes as you have opportunity, do good to all men, especially to other believers.(Gal.6:10) When the poor widow dropped the two pennies, all that she had, into the temple offering. Jesus said she gave more the large offerings given. Her “large giving” was in relation to what she had. (Mk.12:41-44)
Many people may plan to give when they receive a great amount of money, but that large amount of money may never come. We may plan to give time or talent to a project when we have more time, but that perfect time arrangement may never happen. Again, the apostle Paul encourages us “as you have opportunity, do good to all men.” We never know when a little gesture of kindness, with money, or helping in an area of service, spending a little time with a person, a word of encouragement, will be just the action that will be a great help to someone. These can be practical ways of living out the Lord’s challenge to love one another. This is the fulfilling of the many commandments in the Bible: loving people by word and action.
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Braden Bush Gas prices have hit a record high in recent months, and they don’t show any signs of slowing down.
Gas prices hit a record high across the nation Mallory Pool Staff Reporter
the true reason for the increase in gas prices is, but there are several economic reasons that contribute to this spike. The first is that worldwide oil Oklahoma hit a record high on prices have risen significantly since Monday for the highest gas prices in December. The price of international recorded history. The national average crude oil has roughly doubled in that gas price also hit its record high with time and so have other petroleum the rapid increase of gas prices in the products. last week and month. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and With the national average now the ongoing conflict overseas also has at $5.01 per gallon and Oklahoma’s an influence on oil imports. Russia is a average at $4.64, the American leading oil producer and the resulting Automobile Association has declared sanctions by the U.S. and its allies that this the highest gas prices have have limited oil imports which further been since it started collecting pricing contributes to the rise. data in 2000. Even before then, While Russia is a leading oil historically, this is the highest gas producer, the United States is the largest prices have been in at least 40 years. oil producer in the world. The problem The question is, why are we with this is that recently, the country’s seeing such a large increase? People can capacity to turn oil into gasoline is argue all the time about what they think down 900,000 barrels of oil per day
according to the Department of Energy. This is due to an extreme difficulty in getting supplies and equipment readily. Also, the delay of drilling permits through administrative offices is taking as long as six months when before it would only take two or three weeks. Another reason is supply and demand. Now, supply and demand is a balance. If that system is thrown out of balance, the economy can’t keep up with it. Supply is so low because of equipment shortages and permits, and furthermore, demand has risen significantly. People complain about the increase in gas prices, but so far, AAA has not seen a decrease in demand for gasoline. Memorial Day to Labor Day is the reported busiest time of the year for driving. Even with the increase in prices, the demand for people driving
on vacation has not gone down. An AAA spokesperson, Andrew Gross, talked in an article from the company over the increase in prices. “Based on the demand we’re seeing, it seems high prices have not really deterred drivers,” said Gross. “If prices stay at or above $5, we may see people start to change their daily driving habits or lifestyle, but it hasn’t happened yet.” Gas prices are expected to get nothing but worse until the end of the demand season after Labor Day and they are not expected to go back down for the rest of the year. These problems, especially supply and demand, are not something that can be fixed overnight.
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Beyoncé returns with liberating house jam ‘Break My Soul’ Mikael Wood Los Angeles Times “I’m on that new vibration,” Beyoncé sings in her new single “Break My Soul,” and indeed she is: The first taste from the pop superstar’s highly anticipated “Renaissance” album is a thumping 1990s-style house jam that arrives just days after Drake dropped his similarly club-inspired “Honestly, Nevermind.” Produced and co-written by TheDream and Tricky Stewart, who helped create Beyoncé’s smash “Single Ladies” — and brandishing a prominent sample of New Orleans bounce veteran Big Freedia urging listeners to “release your mind” — “Break My Soul” finds Beyoncé using her growliest voice to describe a search for liberation from a crushing job (“They work me so damn hard”) and a nerve-jangling pandemic (“You said you outside but you ain’t that outside”) over propulsive drums and a soulful piano lick. “The queens in the front and the doms in the back,” she sings, connecting this music explicitly to its roots in Black and queer communities, “Ain’t takin’ no flicks but the whole clique snapped.” “Break My Soul” is Beyoncé’s first single from a solo studio album since “Lemonade” in 2016. The singer has revealed little about “Renaissance,” which is due July 29, though Variety reported last week that the LP pulls from dance music and country music and contains input from producers Ryan Tedder and Raphael Saadiq. Between albums, Beyoncé headlined Coachella; recorded a duo album with her husband, Jay-Z; composed music for and lent her voice to Disney’s live-action remake of “The Lion King”; marked Juneteenth with “Black Parade”; and earned an Oscar nomination for her song “Be Alive,” from “King Richard.” Courtesy of Tribune News Service
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City of Stillwater hosts Juneteenth celebration Mallory Pool Staff Reporter A heat index of 102 didn’t stop the city of Stillwater from hosting a successful Juneteenth celebration at Southern Woods Park on Saturday afternoon. As the first Juneteenth celebration in Stillwater in many years, the city got several activities, prizes, food and music going for attendees. From snow cone stands to BBQ trucks to Raising Canes’ refreshments, there were all kinds of options for people to enjoy. Bouncy houses, live bingo and cornhole were also at the park. Kids got to have fun on the bouncy houses all afternoon and anyone who wanted to participate in bingo, where you go around and find people who have done the activities on the card, could do so for the chance to win a gift card. The hosts of the event said it was a great way for people to talk to and meet the other people attending. Trish Ranson, Representative for House District 34, spoke at the event about the impact this celebration will have on the community. “It’s the power this event has,” Ranson said. “The power of bringing people together who wouldn’t normally cross paths and showing them that they are more similar than different, that power is the impact this will have on the people of Stillwater.” Along with the games and activities, live music from The Hebrew Messengers, Reese Da’ Prophet Brown, Mt. Zion Praise Team and Youth Step Dance Group were also featured. Stillwater Community United and other partners that put the event on also had a button making and coloring stand, the splash pad at the park was up and running and the Stillwater Police and Fire Departments had a firetruck and service dog at the event for people to enjoy. An attendee at the park spoke about future hopes for the Juneteenth celebration. “Obviously, COVID and funding reasons have stopped the Juneteenth event from happening the last couple years,” the attendee said. “But it’s great to see everyone here and coming together after the hard last couple years we’ve had. I hope that moving forward, we will have a celebration every year and we will continue to heal what has been hurt and show the town the importance of celebrating Juneteenth.” news.ed@ocolly.com
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filmed in Florida) and while the followup to that series didn’t have the same cultural impact as its predecessor, the streamer found more Florida-based It has been several years since success in 2021 with “Selling Tampa,” the cameras all but stopped rolling which rocketed up to the top of the in Florida for big TV and film streaming charts late last year and productions. However, unscripted follows an all-female, Black-owned “reality” content in the state is real estate agency. flourishing. From nature-focused “It’s basically a huge commercial “Finding Adventure” to MTV’s “Siesta for the city,” Long said of “Selling Key” and even Discovery+ hit “The Tampa,” adding that not only was the Queen of Versailles Reigns Again,” show a huge hit for Netflix but it also audiences are flocking to screens like helped further raise the profile of a city never before to see “real” Florida looking to boost its tourism numbers. stories. And that could be a very good With low-cost reality shows thing for an industry that has been continuing to do well across multiple faltering in recent years. platforms, Long says he hopes Florida “I always thought that Florida will fulfill its untapped potential as a would be booming in terms of TV production hub in the coming years. production,” said Mark Long, who “I think once people start to see in addition to being a reality TV star those types of shows pop up even more on shows like “The Challenge” and in Florida it will kind of alert them “Worst Cooks in America” is also a to maybe looking into [shooting] here producer for “The Challenge: Allrather than in Georgia [even without] Stars,” which is now streaming on tax breaks.” Long also added that Paramount+. “It really never took off producers can make up the difference like I thought it would.” in tax incentives by saving in other One of the big reasons why ways, with “the cost of goods, the cost scripted shows have struggled to shoot of renting space, the cost of hiring in Florida is because of the lack of tax shooters and sound guys” all being incentives in the state. For example, lower in the Sunshine State. the recent “Father of the Bride” reboot “You get that same quality of takes place in Florida, but only the talent, it’s just going to be financially exteriors were shot in the state, with better for the production company to the rest of the filming happening in explore Florida,” he said. Georgia. Director Gaz Alazraki said In Long’s perfect world, the while he doesn’t know “the ins and success of reality content in the outs of the unions and incentives,” state would help politicians see how when it comes to shooting in different prioritizing filming incentives could states, “they seemed to play a big role help the local economy and help when the producers make decisions.” bring scripted productions back to the While incentives make a sizable state. “Offering some tax breaks and difference to the bottom line for bigwaiving some of the fees that [other budget films and TV shows, the reality states] would require would definitely TV medium gives producers a lot more encourage people to come here.” wiggle room thanks to much lower And while big changes have costs. According to Investopedia, the yet to happen, Long says he’s already price tag for a reality show can be as seeing a boost from the growing slate cheap as $100,000 per episode, a big of reality content in the state. contrast from the millions of dollars “I think there’s starting to be a per episode that scripted TV takes to little shift,” he said. “I think finally produce, making tax incentives less now we’re coming into an era where vital to this medium specifically. it’s definitely opening back up.” Outside of simple dollars and cents, Florida has also proved itself to be quite fertile ground for unique talent and stories. Netflix had a 2020 hit with “Tiger King” (which was partially entertainment.ed@ocolly.com
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Abby Smith Campbell, OSU’s ace pitcher, and Thompson, the Cowboys leader in batting average, each earned All-American honors.
Campbell, Thompson earn All-American honors On Wednesday afternoon, two Cowboys earned All-American honors by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA). Sophomore right-handed pitcher Justin Campbell was named a first team All-American for the second consecutive season. The OSU ace held a 3.82 ERA in 2022, along with a 9-2 record Daniel Allen on the mound and a Big 12 conference-leading 141 Staff Reporter strikeouts on the year, which ranked No. 7 nationally. Campbell becomes the twenty-seventh player The postseason accolades continue to roll in for in Cowboy baseball history to earn first team Oklahoma State. All-American honors. He has been projected as a
consistent late first to early second round draft pick. Senior left fielder Jake Thompson was the second Cowboy to earn an All-American status, being awarded with third team honors. Thompson held a batting average over .300 for the second consecutive season at .350 on the year, along with 14 home runs, a career high in both categories.
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