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College of Education and Human Sciences honors Outstanding Seniors for 2024

of academics, Feehan serves as the president of the OSU-Tulsa Health Promotions Club and is a member of the President’s Leadership Society.

The Oklahoma State University College of Education and Human Sciences is pleased to recognize seven Outstanding Seniors for 2024.

Representing the top 1% of the college, these individuals were selected by their school or department for the prestigious honor based on their commitment to OSU’s land-grant mission through exceptional leadership, campus involvement, academic achievement and professional development related to career goals.

Each Outstanding Senior will receive a commemorative stole to wear at graduation and receive their first year of membership in the OSU Alumni Association at no cost thanks to the generosity of the College of Education and Human Sciences Alumni Society.

Cara York from Muskogee, Oklahoma, is a design, housing and merchandising major with an option in fashion merchandising. York represents the program as a dedicated student with a 4.0 GPA. She spent a semester abroad in Florence, Italy, in the Fashion Design, Marketing and Merchandising program at the prestigious Lorenzo de’ Medici International Institute. York has spent her time at OSU serving her college as a student leader in roles such as CEHS Ambassador and CEHS Student Council vice president.

Mia Feehan from Tulsa, is a public health major with an option in exercise and health. Feehan has maintained a 4.0 GPA while gaining practical experience as a Peer Health Educator with the Take Control Initiative, educating on reproductive health topics. She also works as a nurse tech at Saint Francis Joint Replacement Center, providing patient care and support. Her certifications from the American Red Cross and American Heart Association further demonstrate her commitment to health care. Outside

Tara Bartley from Stillwater is an applied exercise science major with an option in strength and conditioning. Bartley is an exceptional student with a 4.0 GPA, actively involved in research. As an undergraduate research assistant in the Musculoskeletal Adaptations to Aging and Exercise Lab, she applies her studies and technical knowledge to her interests. Bartley is working on an honors thesis project investigating the relationship between past sports participation and the risk of low energy availability in collegiate athletes. Bartley’s involvement outside of academics as a dance instructor, and active member of Pi Beta Phi sorority and the Sports Medicine Club, show her dedication to learning through experience.

Emma Dunnigan from Ponca City, Oklahoma, is an aerospace administration and operations major with an option in aerospace security. Throughout her time at OSU, Dunnigan has applied her studies as an honors student and exemplary leader of the OSU Flying Aggies. As an elected community outreach officer for the club, she has organized events to promote the advancement of aviation education. Dunnigan has also coordinated volunteer efforts of the club, increasing engagement and goodwill in the surrounding community.

Marah Martinez from Ringling, Oklahoma, is a nutritional sciences major with an option in dietetics. As an undergraduate research assistant, Martinez is examining the relationship between nutrient intake and health outcomes related to ultra-processed food consumption.

Martinez has interned with the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program, aiding in nutrition assessments, counseling and education sessions.

Monday, April 15, 2024

Inaugural White Coat Ceremony celebrates OSU nursing students

Twenty-six OSU students commemorated the start of their professional nursing education at the university’s inaugural White Coat Ceremony.

The ceremony, held on April 3 in the Great Hall of the Nancy Randolph Davis Building, marked a significant milestone for the students

and the nursing program at OSU. The program, developed to address a nursing shortage in Oklahoma and across the country, welcomed its first class of professional nursing students in the fall of 2023. In remarks given during the ceremony, Nursing Program Director Dr. Alana Cluck said the ceremony was meaningful to both the nursing students and OSU. “This official White Coat Ceremony symbolizes the start of your education in the science and art

of nursing,” Cluck said. “When you put on your white coat, wear it with pride as you are not only representing Oklahoma State University but furthermore the nursing profession.”

Although the nursing degree program is still in its first year at OSU, Cluck said she expects the 26 students recognized to be the first of many OSU-educated nurses. Eightysix students are enrolled in the program for the fall 2024 semester, and Cluck expects the program to grow to 300 students by its third year.

OAIRE researchers use eclipse to gather atmospheric data

search as part of the NASA National Eclipse Balloon Program. The team began launching balloons to gather atmospheric data at 1 p.m. Sunday. Flights continued on the hour and into the night Monday.

atmosphere. They’re good at mixing the air and act as conveyor belts to help move moisture from one location to another just like waves in the ocean.”

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Sixteen OSU students and faculty members were joined by NASA representatives at the Choctaw Nation Community Center in Broken Bow, Oklahoma. They conducted re -

Dr. Jamey Jacob, OAIRE executive director, likened the effect of the eclipse to that of a pebble in a pond. “Just like a pebble causes waves in the water, the eclipse causes gravity waves in its wake as it moves across the Earth, and we want to measure those disturbances,” he said. “These waves are essential for transporting energy in the

Jacob said the goal is to take the atmospheric readings from such a rare but known event and use it to provide general improvements to numerical weather prediction models. “The atmosphere is so complex to model — it’s just a very complicated phenomena,” he said. “The eclipse provides a way to verify existing models using a known condition.”

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Cowgirls beat ORU, 5-2, improve to 4-0 in spring season

Gannon Blankenship O’Colly Contributor

The Oklahoma State Cowgirls soccer team defeated Oral Roberts, 5-2, on Saturday night at Neal Patterson Stadium.

From the start, the Cowgirls controlled this game. After controlling the opening kickoff, the Cowgirls got on the board in the eighth minute behind a goal from Logan Heausler. In the 23rd minute, Heausler scored her second goal on the night to give the Cowgirls an early lead. Although OSU scored five goals and got the win, coach Colin Carmicheal credited his defense.

“We knew (ORU) passed the ball well and had good movement, and we knew that would be a challenge for us,” Carmicheal said. “We talked to our team about pressing and trying to turn them over, and in the first half we did, and a couple of our goals came from that. So, the key was when we were able to close them down and turn them over.”

Many factors played into the Cowgirls getting the win, including experience, defensive play and a good performance from Heausler.

Experience goes a long way

The Cowgirls’ starting lineup included seven upperclassmen and four underclassmen. Of the Cowgirls’ five goals, four came from upperclassmen, with the other goal coming from sophomore Gracie Bindbeutel.

“Last spring we became so depleted as we had so much transition with seniors and transfer kids and all that, and so when we came into this fall, I think we only had four returning starters,” Carmichael said. “Well, this year, we are probably returning nine starters, and like 15 kids who played along, so you can see it makes a huge difference. So, this spring has been about progressing this group, hopefully they return in the fall, and I think if they do then we are onto something special.”

Heausler agreed with Carmichael. “Last year we were really young,” Heausler said. “For myself, I was a junior and I only had three or four Big 12 games under my belt, and those were 10 minutes each. I think this year, a lot of people have gotten a taste of what Big 12 is like and how hard it is, and I think everybody is just onboard and ready to go try to win the championship this year.” The defense has been hard to score onOSU’s defense came into Saturday having given up only one goal through three games. Although the Cowgirls gave up two goals, they have only given up three goals in

four games, and in two of those games, they held their opponents scoreless. Even going back to last spring, OSU only gave up two goals or more in three of 20 games. “You know continuity is a part of it,” Carmicheal said. “Grace Gordon came in last year, and earned a starting goalkeeper spot, but now she’s a veteran, and she is just so smooth. So, I think just having that consistency within the group allows us to have a much better shape and platform to defend.”

Logan Heausler performance Coming into Saturday’s game, Heausler’s game-high

in goals was one. Heausler will have a new game-high in goals, as she completed the hat trick, scoring three. Goals in the eighth minute, 23rd minute and 48th minute made all the difference for Heausler and her teammates in the win.

Even after a career night, Heausler gave the credit to her teammates.

“You will rarely see me dribble through 10 people because that is just not one of my strong suits,” Heausler said. “I mean, Lexi’s assist was the reason I scored the first one, and then Lexi’s great ball was the reason for the second one. So, my team just set me up for my

goals and stuff more than just I got the ball and dribbled.” Carmicheal gave Heausler her flowers as well. “I mean, Logan has played a lot better than that this spring in certain games, but her finishing tonight was deadly, and ultimately as a forward, that’s what you’re judged on,” Carmicheal said. “She’ll go play a great game and not score and she will think I stunk tonight, even though she played well. She played pretty well tonight, but her finishing was ridiculous.”

After coming off a 12-8 season in the fall, the Cowgirls are now 4-0 in their spring season. Carmicheal is hoping

to retain his current group of girls, and if he does, then he feels pretty good about the fall season. “Going back to what’s different, the transfer portal is different,” Carmichael said. “You get a group jamming in the spring, and if one or two want to leave after the season, there’s not much you can do, but I think we got a good group that is pretty invested here. They seem to enjoy it, so hopefully we can retain this whole group for the fall and feel pretty good about it.”

The Cowgirls play their spring season finale at 1 p.m. Saturday against SMU.

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Logan Heausler had a hat trick against ORU on Saturday night.

‘We wouldn’t be here without him’

Cowboys dominate Bearcats 12-5 on Cecil O’Brate Night

Daniel Allen Staff Reporter

Every day, Josh Holliday peaks out from the window of his coach’s office at O’Brate Stadium.

There, he admires and relishes the scenic view the now five-year old ballpark provides. Each time, Holliday, Oklahoma State’s head baseball coach, realizes how far the state of OSU Baseball has come since his inaugural season at the helm. All thanks to a $35 million donation in 2018 from OSU alumnus and entrepreneur, Cecil O’Brate.

“There’s not a day that goes by where I don’t look out of my office and say to myself, ‘Gosh, this place is beautiful,’” Holliday told The O’Colly. “That place is a true gem.”

On Saturday night, OSU paid homage to its benefactor who died in January. Athletic Director Chad Weiberg, former AD Mike Holder and others spoke hours before OSU’s series-clinching 12-5 win over Cincinnati, commemorating Cecil O’Brate Night. Hundreds showed up for the pregame festivities. And the reported attendance of 5,513 made the night all the more fulfilling to Holliday, players and coaches in the

OSU dugout.

“There’s not a day that goes by where we don’t go to the ballpark and realized that that’s a gift,” Holliday said on Tuesday ahead of OSU’s series against Cincinnati. “There’s not a day that goes by where we don’t appreciate it, take care of it, value it, respect it and we work out hearts out because somebody believed in us and gifted us with something special.”

O’Brate’s wife, Frances, watched from her wheelchair adjacent to the home dugout as her grandson, Preston and son, Patrick simultaneously threw the game’s ceremonial first pitch. At home plate to catch was Holliday and designated hitter, Nolan Schubart.

Once the balls hit the gloves, pure elation from the surplus of OSU fans present adorned the ballpark as fireworks sounded from the venue’s towering left field scoreboard.

And just like that, it was time to play ball.

“It was special,” Schubart said. “Just knowing what Cecil (O’Brate) and his family gave to us is something that we all are truly grateful each and every day walking into this facility.”

When Holliday arrived at OSU in 2013, the Cowboys called old Allie P. Reynolds Stadium home. The now-aban-

doned 3,821-seat venue was getting older and deteriorating by the day. In contrast to the current 8,000-seat palace which the program currently calls home.

That and a culmination of the fact that the Cowboys had accrued a lack of winning in recent years, having logged just one regional appearance in the prior three seasons.

Thus, attendance was sparse. And OSU Baseball was in need of a rejuvenation, which Holliday provided.

The Cowboys won a Big 12 regular season title in 2014 and made an appearance in the 2016 Men’s College World Series, ending a 17-year drought for the program. One year later, Holliday won his first Big 12 Tournament title in 2017, and shortly after, O’Brate left his mark on his alma mater.

“That’s so, so special for what (O’Brate) did for us and everything he has given to this program,” right fielder Carson Benge said. “This whole facility, it’s the nicest in the country. And we wouldn’t be here without him.”

The Cowboys (24-11, 9-5 Big 12) made easy work of the Bearcats on Saturday night.

An Aidan Meola grand slam put OSU in front, 4-1 in the bottom of the first. A lead-off, solo home run over the batter’s eye in dead center field from

Colin Brueggeman, his team-high eighth on the year, made it 5-1 OSU in the fourth. Then, in the fifth, OSU plated seven runs off seven hits in the frame to attain enough of a cushion for the group to never look back.

Starting pitcher Brian Holiday complemented the offensive production, earning his eighth quality start out of nine total this year. Holiday threw 6.0 innings, logging four strikeouts while surrendering eight hits and no walks for three earned runs.

Although Cincinnati (20-15, 7-7 Big 12) outhit OSU, 12-10, the Cowboys thrived off of timely hitting and patience at the plate. OSU walked six times in contrast to the Bearcats’ one. A series-clinching victory. One step further in the Big 12 title race. And a bow on a ceremonial evening as a firework showed left players and fans present in pure awe.

It was, as Holliday put it, a fitting ending to a sentimental evening.

“I cared deeply about winning this game,” Holliday said. “Honoring this family, the O’Brate family, and all the friends that are here. It’s a very special and precious thing to us. Yeah, we want to be able to celebrate with a smile on our face and we’ll be able to do that after today.”

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Hundreds of fans gathered before the OSU vs. Cincinnati game on Saturday night at O’Brate Stadium for Cecil O’Brate Night.

OSU sweeps Cincinnati, extends winning streak to 5 games

three batters. OSU rallied around Davis’ rebound, and Aidan Meola and Colin Brueggemann combined for back-to-back solo home runs to tie the game.

It was a back-and-forth game between Cincinnati and Oklahoma State, with a total of 23 on the day, but the Cowboys fought through and swept the series with a 10-6 win on Sunday at O’Brate Stadium.

OSU and Cincinnati had only played four games before this conference matchup, with the most recent in 1997. OSU coach Josh Holliday said he looks forward to what the Big 12 newcomers will bring to the conference in the future.

“Cincinnati is really competitive,” Holliday said. “(I’m) very impressed with their team and the way they operate. I’m expecting them to play well the rest of the year and be a really good program in the Big 12 moving forward.”

OSU catcher Ian Daugherty also talked about Cincinnati’s fight, and how the No. 21 Cowboys (25-11, 10-5 Big 12) were able to win the game.

“They’re a good ball club,” Daugherty said. “They’re scrappy… but when a team does hang around, we’re just as scrappy.”

Cincinnati leadoff hitter Karrington Cross blasted the first pitch of the game into the bullpen in left field and started the game with a 1-0 lead.

Gabe Davis, the Cowboys’ starting pitcher, never found his groove in the first inning, allowing a single, hitting the next batter, and then two deep fly-balls − one that was caught in centerfield and another that dropped for a triple. He ended the inning on a hard-hit grounder to second baseman Avery Ortiz. The next time he took the mound, he punched out two of

The third inning brought the second hit batter of the game for Davis, then a single and a double to give the lead back to the Bearcats (20-16, 7-8). Davis’ start ended without recording an out in the third.

Tommy Molsky entered and hit his first batter, leading to a bases-loaded no-out jam. But he escaped with no damage, striking out the next three Bearcats. Kollin Ritchie tied the game again in the fifth inning on another solo home run.

OSU’s first lead of the game came from a double from Zach Ehrhard and an RBI-single from Nolan Schubart.

The lead change marked the last pitch from Cincinnati starting pitcher Nathan Taylor. His 4 ⅓ innings ended after four runs on six hits and three strikeouts.

Taking a 4-3 lead into the sixth, Molsky gave up a solo home run to even the scoreboard again, and then passed the torch to Drew Blake. Molsky totaled seven strikeouts through 3 ⅔ innings, the only run to his credit being the solo home run.

“We’re one big family as a team,” Molsky said. “We’re all really close and trying to pick each other up no matter what. I think it was cool just to give our guys a chance right there and shut them down.”

With another tied game and a runner on first base, Daugherty launched his third home run of the season. Ehrhard followed up with a ninepitch at-bat, culminating in a solo home run to make it a 7-4 game.

OSU hit a season-high five home runs against Cincinnati on Sunday afternoon.

The Bearcats scored two runs off Drew Blake the next inning to cut the lead, but Meola responded again with an RBIdouble. Meola went 3 for 4 with four RBI and a home run.

The bottom of the eighth inning brought in the final runs on another RBI base hit from Meola, this time scoring two, resulting in a four-run lead that held.

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The Cowboys have won five in a row and seven of the past eight, climbing into the top 25 for the first time this season.

Holliday is happy with how his team has grown. “We’ve always taken great pride in becoming a better team as the season’s gone on, and that’s through hard work and

coaching and commitment to development,” Holliday said. “(There were) a lot of physical demands, mental demands on the kids. They’re growing into that. I’m really proud of them for that.”

OSU is back at home Tuesday against Dallas Baptist.

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Once admitted, students spend their final two years in the professional program at OSU studying and gaining hands-on experience. The program is rigorous, and by graduation, professional nursing students will have gone through two years of in-lab simulations and clinical rotations focused on critical care, medical-surgical nursing, pediatrics,

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Twenty-six OSU students commemorated the start of their professional nursing education at the university’s inaugural White Coat Ceremony.

OAIRE . . .

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OSU was one of 50 teams across the U.S. in the NASA program, with OSU serving as an atmospheric science pod lead. “We’re responsible for organizing and supporting other teams leading up to the eclipse and bringing their data together post-event. We have teams spread out between Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas,” Jacob said. The OAIRE team also had a distinction from others compiling data; Dr. Brian Elbing, renowned OSU tornado researcher, incorporated infrasonic arrays

into the data collection arsenal to better understand how those systems work for tornado detection. OAIRE also took drones to serve as a repeatable system taking the same measurements. Jacob said someday, the balloons that carry the instruments will be replaced by drone fleets.

Zach Yap, a research and development engineer with OAIRE, has been conducting research with OSU for years, including as an undergraduate and graduate student.

“This was a wonderful opportunity to see what happens when you essentially turn off the sun and have a rapid onset of darkness,” he said. “An eclipse is an interesting and unique way of generating atmospheric gravity waves. They happen between different layers in

the atmosphere, and the waves are good movers of energy for storms and other things. If we can better understand how these waves propagate through the atmosphere, we can better — on a continental scale — forecast weather systems.”

In addition to OSU leading several other universities, OAIRE researchers had the opportunity to be a resource for students at Gordon Cooper Technology Center in Shawnee as well as Okmulgee high schools.

“Through the NEPB and OSU, we can give them the opportunity and resources to learn from these opportunities,” Yap said. “By doing this, we can share this knowledge and inspire them to pursue a STEM career.” Freshman Research Scholar Lily Yates, from Sapulpa, Oklahoma, was

part of the OAIRE research team, assisting with balloon launches. Conducting weather research is her career and life goal.

“My experience with research at OSU has been absolutely amazing,” she said.

Jacob said the effort included the whole range of student involvement. “On the science side, we had high school, undergraduate and graduate students working together and while here at the eclipse, we use this opportunity for science outreach for younger kids and to our tribal partners,” he said. “The eclipse itself is a cosmic marvel that inspires awe in all who see it. What better way to reach the next generation of scientists and engineers?”

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OPEN YOUR HEART TO GOD!

“Open your heart and let him in. God will remove all your sorrow and sin. He may not pass this way again, so open your heart and let him come in.” These are words from an old hymn.

Many struggle so hard to take this step, not wanting to give up their independence; not wanting to humble themselves before God. In the Psalms, David said: “When I refused to confess my sin, my body wasted away, and I groaned all the day long. Day and night your hand of discipline was heavy on me. My strength evaporated like water in the summer heat. Finally, I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide my guilt. I said to myself, ‘I will confess my rebellion to the Lord.’ And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone.” (32:3-5 NLT)

It seems so simple, and it is! Yet, so many

struggle with honesty and humility. These qualities are of great importance with God. The truth is another has paid the penalty for your sins and mine. That is the good news! What we could not do (get rid of our sins), Jesus did by dying in our place. Therefore, “Blessed are they whose transgressions are forgiven,whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord will never count against him.” (Ro.4:7-8 NIV)

Again, blaming friends or relatives will not help; getting religious does not help, thinking you are among the “better” people does no good. Trust what God has done for you through Christ. Get honest and humble yourself before God. Confess your sinfulness, and God will freely forgive. You will be free of guilt and stand innocent before God. Then you can begin a lasting and fruitful relationship with this great and loving God.

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Oklahoma State University’s Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education used the 2024 total solar eclipse path as an opportunity to improve weather forecasting.

Seniors

Martinez is an active member of several organizations on and outside of campus, including the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Oklahoma Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Oklahoma State Nutritional Sciences

Club, as well as serving as a supplemental instructor for nutrition courses.

Leslie Rodriguez from Tulsa, is a human development and family science major with an option in family and consumer sciences education. Rodriguez is pursuing teacher certification through coursework, exams and a clinical practice internship at Cushing High School. She is a residential partner for the Opportunity Orange Scholars program and works for the FCS State Extension Office. Rodriguez exemplifies leadership

as president of the Oklahoma Association of FCS Student Unit and Chair of the AAFCS Student Unit. She is also actively involved in volunteering and judging FCCLA events.

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Elizabeth Alcantar from Edmond, Oklahoma, is an elementary education major. Alcantar has gained valuable teaching experience through classroom observations at the elementary and middle school levels, assisting students with subjects like math and collaborating with lead teachers. As a tutor at the

OSU Reading and Mathematics Center, she assessed students’ abilities, created personalized lesson plans and provided detailed progress reports. Alcantar’s additional experiences as a library assistant and teacher assistant have allowed her to develop skills in classroom management and organization. She is also a member of the American Sign Language Club and a Freshman Ambassador for the College of Education and Human Sciences.

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Each Outstanding Senior will receive a commemorative stole to wear at graduation and receive their first year of membership in the OSU Alumni Association at no cost thanks to the generosity of the College of Education and Human Sciences Alumni Society.

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Monday, April 15

Monday Night Stillwater Public Schools Spring Fundraiser @ 6 - 9 p.m.

Location: Em Curators of Craft

Admission: 10% of Dinner sales will go to assigned Stillwater Public School

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Brushes & Brews @ 6 - 9 p.m.

Location: Mexico Joe’s

Admission: $40 for the paint session

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Borracho Bingo @ 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Location: EM Curators of Craft

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Littles On The Move @ 10 - 11 a.m.

Location: Stillwater Public Library

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Trivia Night @ 7 p.m.

Location: Stonecloud Brewing Company

Weekly Rated 9 Ball Tournament @ 7 p.m.

Location: Shots Billiard Hall

Admission: $5 Entry Plus $5 Green

White Subaru Live Mondays @ 9 p.m.

Location: EM Curators of Craft

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Yoga in the Plaza @ 5:30 p.m.

Location: The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts

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FGSH Carnival @ 6 - 8 p.m.

Location: OSU Family Resource Center

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Open Mic Night @ 9 p.m.

Location: The Great White Buffalo Tavern

Tuesday, April 16

Cowboy Baseball: OSu vs. Dallas Baptist @ 6 p.m.

Location: Payne County Expo Center

https://pcexpocenter.com/event/southern-nationalholstein-jersey-show-and-sale-move-in-day/

New Echoes: Art Inspiring Art @ 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Location: O’Brate Stadium

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Memories & Inspiration: The Kerry and C. Betty Davis Collection of African American Art @ 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Location: OSU Museum of Art

Daily Horoscope

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Linda Black Horoscopes

Today’s Birthday (04/15/24). Harvest and grow this year. Realize intentions with organization and faithful efforts. Summertime inspires personal changes, before creativity blossoms in peaceful privacy this autumn. Beginning a new collaborative phase this winter energizes your work and physical performance next spring. Grow savings for the future.

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 — Get into a practical domestic phase. Conserve resources. Speculate on color and style. Old assumptions get challenged. Clean and organize. Elbow grease pays off.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — Stick to the facts. Avoid elaborations to the story. Take a big picture view. Coordinate efforts with your team. Network for a good cause.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 7 — Focus on making money. Harmony requires effort. Secrets can get revealed. Review accounts to repair leaks like unused subscriptions. Profit with disciplined work.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 9 — Confidence plus self-discipline equals victory. Measure what you’ve gained. A formidable barrier blocks the path. Work with someone who sees your blind spot.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7 — Take it easy. Avoid confrontation, controversy or expense. Consider a spiritual view on current circumstances. Wait for better conditions to advance. Rest and recharge.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 9 — Collaborate with friends. Teamwork scores a win. Avoid conflict or controversy. Clean messes. Recognize work done in the past. Advance a shared dream.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 9 — Professional challenges have your focus. The truth gets revealed. Discover a mess and clean it. Provide leadership and care. Work quickly and efficiently.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 9 — An investigation reveals hidden messes and garbage swept under the rug. Aim for practical objectives. Avoid risk or upset. Disciplined work advances a dream.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 9 — Coordinate to get the bills paid. Prioritize practicalities with family finances. Extra expenses require adaptation. Share the load and the fruit of your labor.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Collaborate for mutual support and ease. Provide a stabilizing influence. Focus on basic practicalities. Stay respectful. It’s time, not money, your sweetheart wants.

Aquarius