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How Oklahoma State’s Charlie Carter has embraced his rollercoaster freshman season The opportunity to watch her son play D-I baseball had been a long time coming. Charlie committed to Oklahoma State as a freshman at Little Rock Christian Daniel Allen Academy. After CharStaff Reporter lie was thrown into the limelight on Feb. 24 against then No. 2 ArkanARLINGTON — sas, after starting catcher Carrie Carter gleefully Beau Sylvester suffered sat in her seat adjacent to a season-ending knee inthe home dugout at Globe jury the day prior against Life Field.

Michigan, D-I baseball Next to her was her became a reality. husband, Chuck Carter, Now, he is playing a who made the five-hour major role for “the school trek from the family’s of his dreams,” according hometown of Little Rock, to Carrie. And on Friday Arkansas. In front of night, in OSU’s Big 12 them was her son, Charlie Tournament semifinal Carter. Albeit barricaded win against UCF, Charlie by a couple of rows and earned his first start benetting, in her mind, it hind the plate during the was close enough. conference tournament, “I’m just so happy making the moment all for him,” Carrie said the more emotional for with a warm smile. “He’s Carrie and Chuck. worked so hard for this opportunity.”

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Mykalyn Daidone OSU catcher Charlie Carter’s playing at “the school of his dreams,” according to his mom, Carrie.

We honestly expect to win it’ Bryson Thadhani Oklahoma State players and staff on the field after defeating Oklahoma in the Big 12 Championship.

Oklahoma State overpowers OU, wins Big 12 Championship 9-3 take it like a champ.”

The instant the icecold feel of the purple Gatorade flooded Holliday’s back and a grin appeared on his face as chants erupted around Daniel Allen him. Just then, the reality Staff Reporter of the moment seeped in.

The fireworks, the confetARLINGTON – The ti, the highly-coveted Big moment Oklahoma State 12 trophy and the euphoshortstop Lane Forsythe ria of fans and all OSU corralled a towering faithful present bellowing pop-up from Oklahoma’s around the podium in Jaxon Willits, head coach right field made it all the Josh Holliday knew what more sentimental. was coming.

Holliday’s Cowboys Moments later, as were Big 12 Champions. his players and coachThis one, however, meant ing staff circled around a little more than conferhim, he was given stern ence champions that have instructions by his group: come in years past.

“Stand there, smile and Second-seeded Okla-

homa State dominated rival and top-seeded Oklahoma, 9-3 in Saturday’s Big 12 Championship game at Globe Life Field, giving the Cowboys their fourth conference tournament title and third under Holliday.

“A lot of fun,” Holliday said. “It’s kind of cool to celebrate a little bit. You don’t get many moments where as a coach or a team, you feel like it’s OK to celebrate.

Just because once the season starts, you’re constantly chasing growth and improvement. And when the regular season ends, you shift your focus to this.

“Kind of fun for 15

minutes to take it all in with the kids.”

And this one came to no surprise to Holliday.

Not after a 4-4 start to the regular season. Not after a plethora of injuries to notable pieces: left fielder Nolan Schubart, infielder Aidan Meola, third baseman Tyler Wulfert and starting catcher Beau Sylvester. Not after Holliday’s Cowboys dropped head-scratching series losses to Kansas State and Texas teams, only to turn around and display dominance one week later.

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Two OSU students honored in 2024 Udall Scholarship competition

Courtesy of OSU News Shaeleigh McGee

Elizabeth Struble

try categories.

Elizabeth Struble was also honored. She was selected as one of 55 Udall When Shaeleigh Scholar honorable menMcGee thinks about her tions in the environmental future, she sees a career category and is OSU’s shaping tribal public 11th honorable mention. policy through criminal “Shaeleigh and Elizajustice reform. beth exemplify OSU’s Learn more land-grant mission and about Udall Scholars responsibility to support and applicant statistics. future servant-leaders McGee was selected as dedicated to addressing OSU’s 21st Udall Scholar, the nation’s most pressthe third in three straight ing issues,” said Jessica years in the Indian Coun- Sullins, Scholar Develop-

ment and Undergraduate Research director.

The Udall Scholarship honors the legacies of Morris and Stewart Udall, whose careers significantly impacted American Indian self-governance, health care, and the stewardship of public lands and natural resources.

Each scholarship provides up to $7,000 for eligible academic expenses for the scholar’s junior or senior year of academic study.

A native of Duncan,

Courtesy of OSU

in what they can do with criminal prosecutions and I think that’s important because Oklahoma is mostly a tribal reservation,” McGee said.

At OSU, McGee is heavily involved in the Native American Student Association, where she has served as cultural chair, vice president and a volunteer for the OSU Powwow and Harvest Moon Festival. McGee was crowned 2023 Miss American Indian OSU and she is a student leader in the Center for Sovereign Nations.

Sitting in a class called Inventing Your Future, McGee decided to use her career aspirations Courtesy of OSU News and student involvement and to apply for the Udall Scholarship.

Oklahoma, McGee is a A member of the Honmember of the Chickasaw ors College, McGee plans Nation and Mississippi to attend law school and Choctaw Band of Indians. work in the tribal comShe is working toward her munity, bridging the gap future career at Oklahoma between sovereign rights State University, where and the state/federal govshe is a junior majoring in ernments. sociology emphasizing in When McGee found criminology and criminal out she was awarded this justice in the College of scholarship, she was in Arts and Sciences. disbelief but now she is “I’m passionate about excited for the doors this the criminal justice program will open. system and how it needs “I really look forward reform in tribal nations to the Udall experience, because they’re so limited because I know they’re

sending me to Tucson this summer,” McGee said.

“I’m a little nervous since I have never traveled, but I think it’s going to be a good experience and I appreciate that they’re giving me this opportunity to travel.”

With one year left in her undergraduate career, McGee looks forward to continuing her sociolegal research on tribal sovereignty and her involvement in the Native American Student Association.

This summer, she will be traveling to Tucson, Arizona.

Elizabeth Struble became interested in environmental science in high school and as she started college, her interest in plant and soil science bloomed.

The Owasso, Oklahoma, native is double majoring in environmental science and plant and soil science with a concentration in soil and water resources in the Ferguson College of Agriculture and has extensive undergraduate research experience focusing on mycorrhizal fungi.

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Payton Little Charlie Carter’s parents, Chuck and Carrie, are “so happy” for their son’s opportunity to play at Oklahoma State.

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there had to be some nerves.”

A productive fall put Charlie on the radar of Continued from head coach Josh Holliday page 1 and the rest of the coaching staff. Charlie knew “It’s still a little bit he had talented prospects surreal,” she said. “Just ahead of him in the catchto be able to watch him ing room — sophomore on TV and in-person, Sylvester and junior Ian and to come to a place Daugherty, both mainlike (Oklahoma State) stays in OSU’s lineup and watch him play, it’s during their time with the surreal.”

Cowboys. But that didn’t Chuck seconded his hinder his grit to establish wife’s sentiment. himself.

“It’s weird,” Chuck The more time Sylsaid with a laugh. “But vester and Daugherty in a good way, of course. got during fall reps, the We were here back in harder Charlie worked.

February, like the same “Charlie has never way. We didn’t know if been someone to take he would or really expect no for an answer when him to play then. But even it comes to baseball,” then, we’re still just like, Chuck said. “He always ‘Wow, we’re here. This wants to find a way to is happening.’ This has establish himself.” just been kind of a neat Although Charlie moment for us and for didn’t earn a start during Charlie.”

OSU’s opening series at But Charlie’s freshSam Houston State, he man season hasn’t come stayed the course. Anxiwithout adversity. Defen- ety, Chuck said, has never sively, his production has been an issue for Charlie. been stellar. The offensive One week later, his side, however, has been moment came in OSU’s a learning curve. Somewin against the Razorthing Chuck said Charlie backs. To make matters has never endured during more special, Charlie his baseball career. grew up an Arkansas fan.

Charlie is 4-57 at the Chuck detailed countless plate this season and memories of the family hasn’t logged a hit since attending Arkansas footMarch 30. ball and baseball games.

First-year struggles “That was a fun mocan be expected, but those ment for us,” Carrie said. close to him – his team“I know Charlie enjoyed Kaytlyn Hayes mate, coaches and parents that very much.”

Charlie Carter is 4-57 at the plate this season, but head coach Josh Holiday said his offensive will eventually come around.

– have said he has taken He traded reps with the adversity in stride.

Daugherty behind the “Just stay with it,” all around, he’s a hard “He’s frustrated as passion for the game and “He’s always handled plate throughout the Holliday said. “That’s worker and does everyheck with how some the team. stuff pretty even-keeled, season, before Daugherty what you tell a kid like thing right.” things have gone,” Chuck “That’s one of the to be honest,” Chuck said. surged and solidified him- Charlie. You know, he For now, the opportu- said. “It’s not like he’s things that I’ve been “I was always wonderself as the team’s primary works his butt off. And nity to play as a freshman just like, ‘Oh well, what- really proud of him for. ing when I found out (he starter. a lot of the contributions has been one of the high- ever.’ But in my opinion, He’s loving every moment would be starting) how he But when his number he makes to this team lights of Charlie’s young and other people know of this, I can tell you was gonna handle it all. is called, Charlie has might not be showing on baseball career. And his this, it has not affected his that.”

But he’s just been very been available and has the offensive end — and parents said he’s relishing catching. And it sure as calm, and very – I knew been productive. sports.ed@ocolly.com it will, eventually — but every moment of it. heck hasn’t affected his

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Continued from page 1 Despite such obstacles, there they were, hoisting the Big 12 Conference trophy in right field as golden confetti fell on them.

“We honestly expect to win it, around here,” Cowboys’ two-way star Carson Benge said.

“Shouldn’t surprise anyone that we were able to do it.”

The Cowboys (40-17) made relatively easy work of the Sooners for most of the night.

OSU drew first blood in the top of the first following consecutive base hits from Forsythe and Benge to lead off the frame. A sacrifice fly out to center field from Zach Ehrhard made it 1-0 OSU. OU threatened at times, but a stellar, 4 1/3-inning gem from right-hander Tommy Molsky – who made his first start on the mound this season – kept a potent Sooners’ (37-19) offense at bay, matching a seasonhigh eight strikeouts while surrendering just four runs, one walk and two earned runs through 71 total pitches.

“I was ready,” Molsky said. “It kind of threw me off (getting the start). But I was ready. I was excited that I got the opportunity.”

And perhaps most importantly, Molsky’s productive outing allowed OSU’s offense to find its footing, amid a quality four innings from OU left-hander Carter Campbell.

Once the offense found its groove, the momentum of Saturday’s contest was drastically one-sided.

In the top of the fifth, OSU plated three more

sports runs to make it 4-0 before the Sooners rallied for a two-spot of their own, making it 4-2 after the bottom half of the inning.

But relief pitching from OSU’s staff neutralized any threat OU’s offense posed over the game’s course.

Then, in the top of the seventh, Schubart eclipsed the 20-home run mark of his sophomore campaign with a towering three-run bomb off the batter’s eye in dead center field to put OSU up 7-2.

And ultimately, it proved to be the dagger.

“This is not an easy ballpark for college players to hit homeruns in because it’s a real (professional) ballpark and it has real dimensions,” Holliday said. “It’s built for the best in the world. Some of the college parks that you get accustomed to playing to, you hit some balls you think are homers. In this park, you really have to earn them, and I think we earned every single one we hit. That’s a compliment to the players.”

Consecutive lead-off solo shots from designated hitter Kollin Ritchie and catcher Ian Daugherty in the top of the eighth made it 9-2, finalizing OSU’s scoring on the night.

When asked if beating the Sooners in what was the final Big 12 edition of Bedlam baseball — also marking OSU’s fourth win through five contests against OU on the year — meant anything, Holliday responded bluntly.

“It feels good that we played well,” Holliday said. “It feels good that we took an opportunity today to go win a championship. Who that’s against, I think it would be out of character and flawed to overdo that.

Do we enjoy playing against them and all of the stuff that goes into

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Bryson Thadhani Oklahoma State head coach Josh Holliday called this year’s team “a special group of kids.”

OSU-OU? Of course. But as a competitor and as a coach, you learn lessons over your lifetime. And when your team is going out and playing well and they’re capturing the

moment, I ask them to al- ended on our terms.”

“They’ve been through ways treat the opponent as But rivalry antics a lot as a group and yet if they’re faceless, so that aside, the focus shifts to here they are. Pretty cool, the game can stay simple the path ahead — the road huh?” for us.” to Omaha.

“So, for it to end there, “Just a special sports.ed@ocolly.com yeah, we’ll take it. It group of kids,” he said.

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Tips to ride out severe weather April and May have seen lot of severe weather. Make sure you have a practiced safety plan in place.

Hayden Alexander Staff Reporter Severe weather is nothing new in Oklahoma, but this season has been full of it.

April and May have been rife with storms, leading to many long nights in front of the newscasts.

This year, severe weather is reaching new heights and setting re-

cords. Eighty-five tornadoes had touched down in the state as of May 19, according to the Oklahoma National Weather Service.

With storm season showing no signs of slowing down, here are nine tornado safety tips.

News Tune into your local news station for storm coverage. You can stay informed by knowing when and where severe weather occurs. Multiple stations across the state go live for severe weather and do not stop reporting until the threats cease. Tune in on your phone, laptop, TV or radio.

Shelter

Know where your shelter is. The National Weather Service defines shelter as a basement or the lowest level and most interior room.

“Put as many walls between yourself and the outside as possible. Avoid windows at all cost(s),” the website says.

When the sirens go off, get to your shelter immediately. If you do not have access to a basement, go to a closet, bathroom or interior hallway.

Protection Fill your shelter area with blankets, pillows and other heavy coverings like coats. If you have access to bicycle and motorcycle

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helmets, use them. a difference in an emerDress to impress gency situation.

Wear closed-toed Pets shoes, thick socks, pants Shelter with your furry and a jacket. Items that friends to ensure they are fully cover your body can secure. Make sure your help prevent further injury safe spot is clear of anyif you climb through dething that might be toxic bris to escape your shelter. to your pet. Know your Food and Water pet’s hiding place because If you find yourself they can often sense a stuck in your shelter storm before you and waiting out the storms or hide. The ASPCA recomtrapped beneath the demends placing your pet in bris, a “go bag” filled with a crate and placing furnisnacks and water will help ture on top to weigh the sustain you while rescue crate down. Do not leave services work to get you your pet tied up outside. out.

Practice First Aid Practice makes perStore a first aid kit in fect, and part of preparing your shelter in case of for a tornado is teaching emergency. It can make your friends and family

how to calmly and quickly get to your shelter. Tornadoes are chaotic, but your safety plan does not need to be.

Sheltering Outside If you get stuck outside, the National Weather Service recommends taking shelter in a ditch and remaining in your vehicle.

A highway overpass is not a shelter.

The National Weather Service states, “Do not take shelter under a highway overpass, where wind speed can increase due to a tunneling effect.”

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News Historic inaugural class graduates from OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation Courtesy of OSU

Courtesy of OSU News The Udall Scholarship honors the legacies of Morris and Stewart Udall, whose careers significantly impacted American Indian selfgovernance, health care, and the stewardship of public lands and natural resources.

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sion perfectly,” Sullins said. “The continued recognition of OSU stuat the national level Continued from page 1 dents is also a testament to the support of the university community, particularly “I applied because the dedicated mentorship the opportunity seemed of OSU faculty and staff, interesting,” Struble said. as well as units such as “I’ve never applied for the Center for Sovereign something as large as the Nations, which serves all Udall scholarship that’s native students on camon the national level, so I pus.” wanted to give it a try for The Udall Scholarship this national scholarship.” program is coordinated The application proby the Henry Bellmon Ofcess enabled Struble to fice of Scholar Developrefine her writing and ed- ment and Undergraduate iting abilities. It gave her Research at OSU, which a new perspective on the has long been a national amount of effort required leader and innovator in to succeed nationally. scholar development, as“I really loved being sisting highly motivated an institutional nominee students through comfor OSU,” Struble said. “It petition for prestigious was a big honor, and I had national/international a great experience with scholarships and fellowthe other nominees It is ships. worth the time and effort The office also eneven if you don’t win a courages student-faculty spot as a Udall scholar mentoring, undergraduate as the skills you learn research, curricular opand people you meet are tions in the OSU Honors invaluable.”

College, international Struble plans to pursue travel experience and exa master’s degree in enposure to other cultures. vironmental science and For more information, research water resources contact Jessica Sullins at and soil health. jessica.sullins@okstate.

“OSU’s serviceedu or phone 405-744oriented student body 7313. and exceptional academic programs suit the Udall news.ed@ocolly.com Foundation and its mis-

Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation celebrated a monumental achievement May 16 as its inaugural class of 46 medical students graduated from the country’s first tribally affiliated medical school.

The commencement ceremony, which graduated students from OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine and OSU-COM at the Cherokee Nation, was held at the Mabee Courtesy of OSU News Center in Tulsa.

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma citizen Caitlin Cosby is hooded by Dr. Natasha Bray during the OSU College “Tonight, we celof Osteopathic Medicine commencement ceremony in Tulsa on Thursday, May 16, 2024. ebrate the realization of a dream, one that started ers and forge new paths understanding. As they oped a deep, and I hope over a decade ago when in health care,” Hoskin embark on their careers, enduring, appreciation of I served as president of said. “Their dedication they will carry with them the role of physician in OSU Center for Health not only addresses the the unique perspective service.”

Sciences,” said Dr. Kayse critical shortage of rural and knowledge gained Ashton GloverShrum, OSU president. doctors but also increases from this groundbreaking Gatewood, an enrolled “We wanted to expand the representation of Na- partnership.” member of the Choctaw our efforts to better the tive and Cherokee physiIn August 2020, the Nation and descendent health outcomes of rural cians within our health inaugural class didn’t just of the Chickasaw and Oklahomans while also system and other tribal make history by being the Cherokee nations of growing the medical health systems in this first students attending a Oklahoma, was working school.” state, ensuring top-notch tribally affiliated medical as a nurse and health care Approximately 20% care rooted in culture for school, they also started administrator at the Oklaof the inaugural class are generations to come.” classes in the middle of a homa City Indian Clinic Native American. It’s a With health outcomes global pandemic. when she applied to be substantial number com- in Oklahoma ranking “The first semester of part of the first class of pared to the less than 1% near the bottom nationmedical school is diffimedical students on the of Native American stuwide, training physicians cult. Compound the stress new Tahlequah campus. dents enrolled in medical who will someday care of moving, forming new “We’ve been through schools nationally. About for rural and underserved relationships, learning a a lot as a class. I think we 35% of the students from Oklahomans is a key mis- high volume of complex had a unique set of chalthe inaugural class from sion of OSU-CHS. information during a lenges, but we really grew OSU-COM at the Chero“These graduates, global pandemic, and you together; we uplifted each kee Nation matched with who have completed their begin to understand the other, and we helped each a rural or tribal residency training in the heart of challenges faced by the other,” Gatewood said. “I program. the Cherokee Nation, class of 2024,” said Dr. also feel a responsibility Cherokee Nation embody the values of Natasha Bray, OSU-COM to represent my tribe. I Principal Chief Chuck service, compassion and at the Cherokee Nation hope that my story can Hoskin Jr. said as the excellence that define dean. “The class of 2024 inspire others to continue tribe celebrates this hisboth the Cherokee Nation demonstrated resilience pursuing their dreams, toric milestone, they also and Oklahoma State Uni- and leadership. They especially Native students honor the resiliency of versity,” OSU-CHS Presi- developed deep friendand women who may not their ancestors. dent Johnny Stephens ships and a culture of have many mentors in “Today, their legacy said. “Their journey has support both in the learn- their communities.” lives on as this exception- been one of dedication, ing environment and the al group of future doctors perseverance and cultural community. They develnews.ed@ocolly.com prepares to break barri-

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Kaytlyn Hayes Head coach Kenny Gajewski said it felt “really good” for his program to make a fifth straight trip to the Women’s College World Series.

Kaytlyn Hayes Rosie Davis hit her seventh home run of the season in Oklahoma State’s win against Arizona.

Oklahoma State defeats Arizona 10-4, clinches fifth straight World Series appearance Parker Gerl Staff Reporter

it did in Game 1, but the Cowgirls were still never seriously threatened.

Their hitting power, as it has for most of the Oklahoma State was season, was too strong to close to punching its tick- be matched and served et to the Women’s College as a big-time separator World Series, then it got between them and the put on hold.

Wildcats.

But not because of “I don’t even know softball. what to say to that,” After a weather delay Kenny Gajewski, OSU’s that lasted more than head coach, said of maktwo hours, the Cowgirls ing five straight trips to defeated Arizona 10-4 on Oklahoma City.. “...(It) Saturday night in Game feels really good, and just 2 of the Stillwater Super want to enjoy this one Regional. The stoppage with these guys. came in the fifth inning, It didn’t take long then the Cowgirls closed for OSU to do what it’s out the Wildcats when sixth-best in the NCAA play resumed to clinch at: hitting home runs (1.53 their fifth straight WCWS per game coming into appearance.

Saturday).

Arizona’s offense Tallen Edwards sliced delivered far more than a first-inning, two-run

blast to left field, which swiftly kept her postseason hitting streak alive and gave OSU a 2-0 lead. Then Karli Godwin doubled and Rosie Davis singled before Godwin scored on a wild pitch to make it 3-0.

The Cowgirls’ hot start forced Arizona to move off of its starting pitcher, Aissa Silva, after just 0.1 innings and 18 total pitches. The Wildcats used three pitchers after doing so in Friday’s series opener, too.

Pitching was less sporadic for OSU, though, as Ivy Rosenberry made her second start of the postseason and logged four strikeouts while giving up three earned runs on seven hits. She pitched three innings before ace

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Lexi Kilfoyl pitched the last four frames.

The Wildcats’ first run off Rosenberry came in the first, as Regan Shockey’s RBI single made it 3-1 OSU. “I thought Ivy was really good here today for not having pitched a lot (in) the last couple of weeks,” Gajewski said. “... And then we turned it over to our showstopper (Kilfoyl).”

Offensively, though, the Cowgirls got back to their ways in the third.

Rosie Davis and Claire Timm hit back-to-back home runs, with Davis’ shooting into left and Timm’s into right, marking the second straight game in which OSU got consecutive homers, giving the Cowgirls a 5-1

lead.

“Claire Timm gets to her 10th home run here today; it’s wild,” Gajewski said. “And you know, Rosie, maybe last weekend, started getting hotter and just keeps it on this weekend.”

Then OSU hit the 10run mark by scoring five runs across the fourth and fifth innings. None came on home runs, but the Cowgirls’ power shined again.

Timm and fellow sophomore outfielder Lexi McDonald hit back-toback RBI doubles in the fifth, each into the outfield at high speeds. Then Jilyen Poullard scored OSU’s last run on an RBI single.

The Cowgirls and Wildcats each posted

11 hits, but OSU hit two more over the fence than Arizona did, along with more doubles and walks.

That’s what made the difference on an equal-hit night.

The Cowgirls were the only team to punch their ticket to OKC on Saturday, and they will face the winner of the Gainesville Super Regional between Florida and Baylor at the WCWS. “I’m really glad that all of them have to play tomorrow,” Gajewski said.

“That makes me happy.

We can sit back and watch and plan and get a break.”

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Traveler’s tips: Confronting culture shocks prised with its feel. In my 1:1 conversion rate, I mind, I had envisioned an didn’t expect the lower entirely different experiprices in comparison with ence. Instead, I found it to the U.S. Most places sold be like any other big city, water bottles for €1 each, with lots of people and a which can be upward of non-stop rush. $3 in the U.S. Kennedy Thomason Although I knew Consistent with each Editor-in-Chief Greek was the national of the three hotels I stayed language, it was overat, shower designs were whelming to hear a new dysfunctional. Bathrooms There’s a lot of things language around me all had drains in their floors I expected about traveling the time. During dinner to rid any water that inabroad. the first night, I found evitably spilled out.

The long, uncomfort- myself zoned out of the The first shower I used able flights. The currency table’s conversation as my had a partial third wall, difference. The different brain was trying to prowith no door to fill the food. cess all of the new words empty space. It is a comBut there are some it was hearing. mon design, but the third things that can’t be preAnother surprise was glass wall did not extend pared for. Each surprise the bathrooms. Labeled far enough to keep the turns into experience as “WC” to stand for “Water water out of the rest of the you navigate your way Closet,” they functioned bathroom. through new places. the same as American The second was a tub As I prepared to bathrooms. The only with a shower head placed travel to Greece on a exception was that toilet directly in the middle study abroad trip, I wore paper wasn’t allowed to be and a shower curtain comfortable clothes as flushed down the toilet. It that didn’t fit all the way I braced for the 10 hour was disposed of in waste around. I had to position flight with my backpack bins next to the toilet. it as far right as it would stuffed with favorite A pleasant discovery turn, which made the snacks. was the prices. water stream hit the back Spending the first few Everything was wall at an angle. Although days in Athens, I was sur- cheaper. With an almost I was able to use the shower curtain to partially block out the water spray, copious amounts of water still ended up on the floor.

The last shower I used was the most interesting design. Positioned in the corner, it had two sliding doors that allowed you to enter and seal yourself inside the shower box. This Kennedy Thomason had the most potential to Greek bathrooms function similar to American ones, except toilet paper isn’t flushed. prevent leakage, but the seal failed. Water leaked a little worried I wouldn’t Many of the Greeks I Americans are widely from the sides, leaving a small puddle on the floor. be able to understand any interacted with also spoke accepted. This, along with signs. I didn’t find this to English, which I didn’t the prominent usage of Although water did be the case.

With many expect.

I also traveled in English, made it a mostly frequently leak, the drain major tourist areas, so comfortable experience quickly removed a major- signs and most menus in restaurants, there were that also impacted my for my first time abroad. ity of the water.

English versions printed experience with language.

As someone who knew Kennedy Thomason next to or below the Because of the U.S.’s no Greek words when I Euros are the currency used in Greece. With an almost 1:1 conversion news.ed@ocolly.com former aid to Greece, entered the country, I was Greek explanations. to dollars, prices are much lower than in the U.S.

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Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle Edited by Patti Varol

ACROSS 1 Retail club similar to Costco 5 Coin flip call 10 Pine family tree 13 Sitting on 14 Arm joint 15 Singer and civil rights activist Horne 16 Marine animal that resembles a flower 18 Possesses 19 Open-toed shoe 20 Payable now 21 Dance Dance Revolution move 22 Term of address that elides a letter 23 Branch of mathematics focused on collections 25 Creature in Sherpa folklore 27 Virtuous one 28 Contributes 31 “Kapow!”

34 Guinness, for one 36 “You stink, ref!”

37 Chance to get together and take shots?

39 Slam Dunk Contest org.

40 Pixy Stix contents 42 Episodic drama 43 “Come on now” 44 Underneath 46 Minor in astronomy?

48 Genre for 1980s hair bands 51 Parts of plays 54 Mother of Apollo and Artemis 55 Thanksgiving, e.g.: Abbr.

56 “I’m one of them too!”

58 Lends a helping hand 59 Kittens who should be adopted together, or what can be found in this puzzle’s circles 61 Catch sight of 62 __ Martin: British car 63 Norway’s capital 64 Go limp

Daily Horoscope

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By Matthew Stock

Tuesday’s Puzzle Solved

65 Naps, say 66 Simple tops DOWN 1 Back talk 2 Starting five, e.g.

3 Disney heroine who sings “How Far I’ll Go” 4 Some self-care opportunities 5 Element of high fashion?

6 __ City: New Haven nickname 7 Place to call home 8 Breakfast-on-therun choice 9 Candy 10 Maybe not any at all 11 Float in some water rides 12 Coarse-sounding 15 Succumb to one’s emotions 17 Title 23 Farm fixtures 24 Padlock holder 26 “Candidly,” in texting 28 Muscles stretched in cobra pose

Nancy Black Tribune Content Agency Linda Black Horoscopes Today’s Birthday (05/29/24). This is your lucky year.

Persistence and determination realize your professional dreams. Share team support with summer transitions, before an autumn professional flowering phase. Follow your heart in a new direction this winter. Enjoy domestic comforts with family next spring. Imagine, dream and envision perfection.

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 9 — Teamwork propels shared actions for victory. You’re more powerful together than you think. Bold possibilities inspire bold advances. Strategize and coordinate for tight collaboration.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 9 — Crazy professional dreams seem newly possible. Study recent developments. Polish your portfolios and marketing materials. Grab a lucky opportunity. Your excellent work gains respect.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — Take a dreamy trip. Explore new territory to unveil a mystery.

Investigate a fascinating curiosity. Beautiful revelations abound. Share your incredible discoveries far and wide.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 9 — Pursue an interesting suggestion. Make financial determinations together.

A lucrative possibility is worth investment. Take action to provide what’s needed. Profit through collaboration.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — Collaborate and coordinate with your partner for dreamy results. A crazy idea could actually work. Creative inspiration and disciplined action are a winning combo.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 9 — Practice your physical moves. Follow a captivating beat. Get into a productive rhythm. You’re building strength and endurance.

Enjoy beautiful nature for extra gain.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 9 — Share dreams with someone inspiring. Speculate and fantasize about beauty, fun and delight. Find simple ways to realize romantic ideas. Discuss passions, interests and inspiration.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — Nurture your roots and shoots. Share beloved family traditions and stories. A relative’s fantasy may be easy to realize. Share delicious moments together.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 9 — Express yourself. Plant seeds of possibility and nurture them in conversation. Share an inspiring dream. Write it down. Build a persuasive case. Discuss potential solutions.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 9 — Go for a lucrative opportunity. Your past work reflects you well. It pays to advertise. Conserve resources. A penny saved is a penny earned.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — Pursue a personal ambition. Listen to someone who loves you. They can see where you’re blind. Set aside old fears. You’ve got this.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7 — Contemplate mysteries. Listen to your intuition, heart and spirit. Organized planning realizes long-term dreams. Write mission statements, schedules and declarations. Imagine the possibilities.

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29 High-ABV hoppy beer 30 Extremely competitive 32 __ snail’s pace 33 Bigwig 35 Toon devil 37 Gathering for senior partners?

38 Source of water power?

41 “So close” 43 “Bingo!”

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45 Mixologist’s amenity 47 Uttered 48 Pane piece 49 This and that 50 Some godmothers 52 Needle 53 Happy face 56 Binoculars part 57 God with a bow and arrow 60 Pointillism bit

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Solution to Tuesday’s puzzle

Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9.

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