The O'Colly, Tuesday May 8, 2023.

Nolan McLean returns to lineup following injury, Cowboys win

Just over a month ago, Nolan McLean’s future was uncertain.

On Friday night, McLean made his first appearance for OSU since an injury in early April, going 1-4 with an RBI double in OSU’s 7-4 win against East Tennessee State, but his appearance wasn’t a given.

On April 1, McLean crashed into the left-center field fence at O’Brate Stadium, which resulted in a tweak of his right MCL.

McLean said even though it was a little more than a month, it was a long, strenuous time. McLean isn’t used to being out of the lineup. He said it felt good to get reps in-game compared to the ones on the TV screen.

“The only competition I’ve had in the last month has been video games and trash talk with my teammates,” McLean said. “So, getting out there and doing something that really matters, it was a lot of fun. I love baseball, so, anytime I can get out there and compete with my best buddies, it’s always exciting.”

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Bedlam match leaves Cowgirl Softball looking to fix offense

Poncy Staff Reporter

The inability to get runners home has been a problem for OSU for weeks.

The Cowgirls once again struggled to score against top-

ranked Oklahoma in a 5-1 loss Sunday afternoon. OSU scored just six runs in the three games this weekend, losing each of them.

The problem has not been getting hits, as the Cowgirls recorded only one less hit than the Sooners on Sunday, but it’s been their inability to score once they

got runners in scoring position, something OU did well. OSU’s offense has been dormant for nearly a month, outside of a series against Texas Tech, and with the team heading into postseason play, it must turn around its recent offense in a hurry.

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Increasing Adderall shortage across U.S. creates concern

Stinnett O’Colly Contributor

The shortage of Adderall in the United States shows few signs of stopping soon.

In October, the Food and Drug Administration announced a national shortage of mixed amphetamine salts, the active ingredient in medications that treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. This shortage includes Adderall, one of the most commonly prescribed stimulant medications.

Seven months have passed since the shortage was announced, yet little has changed.

In an update from May 6, experts stated they expect some medications to restock early-to-mid-May.

“There is not sufficient supply to continue to meet U.S. market demand through those producers,” the FDA said in a statement.

“We will continue to monitor supply and assist manufacturers with anything needed to resolve the shortage and will update our website with new supply information as it becomes available.”

41.2 million Americans were prescribed Adderall in 2021, according to IQVIA, a health research firm. The shortage has resulted in people not receiving the correct amount of prescriptions filled, being told to wait until the pharmacy restocks their medications or being offered different ADHD medications.

Medication shortages are not uncommon. The FDA has a database of medications currently

in short supply. What makes the Adderall shortage a prominent topic of concern is the large number of people who rely on the drug to function.

The shortage is frustrating for ADHD patients who are prescribed Adderall. Elizabeth Chandler, a junior at Oklahoma State University, expressed how hard it has been to get her prescription filled over the past seven months.

“Every time I go to the pharmacy, I am disappointed,” Chandler said. “It takes days to get my meds, and then when the prescription is finally ready, it’s not what I expect. Sometimes I go to the pharmacy and only get half of the pills I am supposed to.”

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OSU coach Josh Holliday said the process for McLean is to take it day-by-day after Friday’s outing. Holliday said he’s not wanting to rush McLean back into a role he is not ready for, which is why he

started at designated hitter instead of in the field. Holliday said it is important to have McLean back.

“Nolan’s a freakin’ two-way All-American,” Holliday said. “Take that off any sports team, it leaves a void. He was leading the nation in saves at the time he got hurt and he’s been an All-American offensively. So, he’s a very unique player, to get him back and reintroduced into the team will be invaluable to us.”

Being out wasn’t the easiest thing for McLean. Aside from the joystick and messing around with his teammates, he channeled a different perspective on

the bench. He said he did whatever he could to support his team while he was out.

“It was tough. It’s gonna be tough for anybody stepping away from something you love,” McLean said. “I guess, even in baseball, it was a short time, only about a month or so. But, I just did whatever I could, I tried to be the best teammate I could be. Even though I couldn’t contribute on the field, I was trying to contribute in the dugout and clubhouse and anywhere else I could.”

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Chase Davis

Nolan McLean had an RBI double in Friday’s game.

Bedlam...

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“I think we need to make quicker adjustments at the plate for sure,” OSU pitcher Lexi Kilfoyl said.

“Just picking each other up at the plate, letting each other know, ‘Hey, this is what I saw.’”

The Cowgirls’ issues were on display as soon as the first pitch was thrown. OSU went hitless in the first inning. The Cowgirls were able to get two hits in the second, but neither was able to get home, and OSU remained scoreless until the sixth inning when first baseman Micaela Wark doubled and batted in OSU’s only run.

The Cowgirls are a lock to get into the postsea-

son, but they want to take advantage of their time in the Big 12 Championship to figure out the offense.

“I think we can look at, not only the bad stuff but the good stuff and realize what we did and take that forward as well,” Kilfoyl said.

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The Cowgirls scored only six runs in the three-game Bedlam series.

Chase Adkison didn’t start OSU’s offensive surge with a big hit. After a scoreless first inning, OSU catcher Chase Adkison picked up the first of 13 Cowboy walks, which was followed with two more walks and five hits. And everyone got in on it.

That was the case all night for OSU in its 17-7 win against East Tennessee State at O’Brate Stadium on Saturday night. Lots of hits. Lots of walks. The 13 walks were the most for the Cowboys in a game this season.

“You walk because you’re a good hitter and they’re afraid to pitch to you, and you have the discipline to not swing at the ball,” OSU coach Josh Holliday said.

David Mendham, Marcus Brown and Roc Riggio all had RBI singles, and center fielder Zach Ehrhard walked in a run. Right fielder Carson Benge closed the inning with a two-RBI double that gave the Cowboys (32-14, 11-7 Big 12) a 6-1 lead.

Benge finished with three RBI and two doubles – his first doubles in 19 games, dating back to Texas on March 31.

“Carson Benge was more like himself,” Holliday said. On the mound, Nolan McLean entered in the fifth inning – his first appearance since March 24. McLean went three innings, allowing five hits and three runs.

OSU only outhit ETSU 15-12, but the Cowboys’ walks helped stretch the lead. Designated hitter Colin Brueggemann, the only Cowboy in the starting lineup to not record a hit, made five plate appearances and was walked four times, crossing home plate twice.

“(Brueggemann’s) unique,” Holliday said. “He’s 6-foot-7, and he’s got skill to hit. He doesn’t chase the zone, hits liners all over the field. Home runs will come, and when they come, they may come in bunches.”

It wasn’t all just singles and walks, though. Adkison hit a grand slam in the sixth inning – just his fifth homer of the season. Adkison finished with a game-high six RBI.

“Just a lot of guys reaching base, doing good things that a team needs to do to win,” Holliday said.

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Chase Davis

The OSU offense picked up 13 walks in its 17-7 win against ETSU on Saturday night.

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Adderall...

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Many people affected by the shortage claim that when they receive their prescriptions, they don’t work like they are supposed to because they cannot take their medication consistently.

“I finally felt like I was getting some relief from my ADHD by taking Adderall,” Chandler said. “I feel like a lot of that progress has been ruined because there are times when I go days or even weeks

without being able to get my meds from the pharmacy because of the shortage. It really has been a bummer.”

The Adderall shortage has made ADHD a significant topic of discussion in the news, on social media and in the scientific community. The disorder seems to be more prevalent than ever before. A study from the Centers for Disease Control found there has been a recent increase in recognition of ADHD in adults, resulting in more stimulant medications being prescribed.

“The percentages of females aged 15–44 years and males aged 25–44 years with prescription stimulant fills increased by more than 10%

during 2020–2021,” the study states. “Across all years, the percentages of male and female enrollees with one or more prescription stimulant fills were highest among those aged 5–19 and 15–24 years, respectively.”

The study also showed there has been a significant increase in the number of females prescribed stimulant medications. Since the diagnosis was formally adopted in 1987, women have been less likely to be diagnosed with ADHD.

“Studies suggest that females with ADHD present with differences in their profile of symptoms, comorbidity and associated functioning compared with males,” a study from

Psychiatry at Bostom Medical Center said.

The CDC study showed that in recent years, women have been diagnosed with ADHD and prescribed stimulant medications at a much higher rate than before.

Improved methods of diagnosis, increased healthcare opportunities and social media have led to more people seeking treatment for their ADHD symptoms. Social media seems to have the largest impact on women.

TikTok has become a platform where women diagnosed with ADHD share symptoms and ways they cope with the disorder. This, in turn, helps other women who may

also identify with those symptoms seek a diagnosis. #adhd and #adhdinwomen have been popular on TikTok since it was released in 2019.

Men are more likely than women to be diagnosed with ADHD in childhood. But gender is not the only factor that could increase a child’s likelihood of being diagnosed with ADHD.

A 2018 New England Journal of Medicine study found that children born in August are 30% more likely to receive an ADHD diagnosis.

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In October, the Food and Drug Administration announced a national shortage of mixed amphetamine salts, the active ingredient in medications that treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, such as Adderall.

Q&A: OSU graduate and author shares process

Taylor Carroll Staff Reporter

James Hardwick is a man of many talents. He graduated from OSU with two bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering and business. Once he retired, Hardwick started to write books such as “Tares Among the Wheat” under the pseudonym H. Melvin James.

Editor’s note: This conversation has been edited for length and clarity.

Q: “What is the process of writing a book and how did you approach it?”

Hardwick: “It started with an outline because I was always coached to do (one) as I wrote. I would have an idea that I just couldn’t let go. So, I went back and started another part of the scheme outside of the outline, and then I knew I had to resolve it and work it in to the book. So, I have these different strings of storytelling issues going on in the book that merge and affect one another.”

Q: “How long did it take you to finish writing your novel, both volumes?”

Hardwick: “That epic 1,260page novel took me about 5,000 hours because I did research as I went. And then we always tell you, all of your professors in the composition, English literature, you have to write rewrite, edit, edit, edit, reduce credit back I’d cut that back by several 100 pages from the beginning, just to get it down to 1,200 60 pages.

Q: “Why do you have a pseudonym for your novels?”

Hardwick: “Facebook. (I have) alone over 5,000 followers and, to be honest with you, I watched a movie where this fan of a writer is so into his novels when he’s writing a series of novels that she doesn’t like the way he wrote the last novel and she kidnaps torments (him). The chances are good that several of those are odd characters, that any one of which might, for some reason, want to get in touch with me directly. So, I picked a pseudonym, so that they can’t trace me down.”

Q: “What advice would you give to anyone who is thinking of becoming an author?”

Hardwick: “If you happen, like me to get into engineering, because

you love engineering and feel like you can be productive, that doesn’t mean you can’t write a book on the side. Or you can’t go back and get a business degree and work where you can’t convince something and become

your own. Entrepreneur in your own business. I would say stay flexible and don’t think that you must be put into a track when you can’t get out of that. Go work. The first requirement for most of this is to go into a position or

to a career where you can make a good living. Support your family, a lot of people today, younger people don’t get married at such a young age.”

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OSU graduate James Hardwick has written two books under the pseudonym H. Melvin James.

Veterinarians share 10 ways to have good vet relations

Michael Clark Staff Reporter

Veterinarians are essential to the health and well-being of many beloved animals.

Dr. Meredyth Jones is an associate professor at Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Recently, she has been speaking to veterinarian’s on what makes for their best relationships with animals owners. After surveying groups of animal veterinarians, she discovered that almost all responses fell into ten distinct themes.

The first is organization. Prepare all necessary papers and files for the veterinarian. When dealing with farm animals, communicate with everyone responsible for the animals and make sure you are

all on the same page. It saves time for both the veterinarian and the owner.

Second, round up animals and having them ready for inspection. Rather than waiting for the veterinarian to arrive to load up your animals, have them up front and center. Since many vets charge for time, this can save a ton of money. The third tip is to keep things safe. Take proper precautions and don’t rush the process. Keep your stables clean, use quality materials when building a pen for your animals. Be calm and kind to the animals, especially if they are easily startled. Keep your animals safely restrained so the veterinarian can examine them.

Fourth is to have consistent appointments with your veterinarian. Not only is it

good for keeping your animals healthy, you will also build a strong relationship with your veterinarian. Using the veterinarian for more than emergencies is another important tip. Creating a prevention plan with the veterinarian can lower overall medical costs. Fifth is to make emergency calls as soon as possible. Making them too slow can be a matter of life or death for your animals. Not only that, but it also gives your veterinarian time to prepare for the situation rather than having to rush the process.

Sixth is to have a strong understanding of the beef industry, especially if your veterinarian handles cattle. Your veterinarian can help you prepare your cows with proper health and immunity so they are ready for the next step of the process, ultimately benefit-

ting the whole industry. The seventh tip is to have a sturdy prevention plan on hand. Tell your veterinarian about your plans for vaccinating and deworming your animals. This will give them opportunities to advise you and help you optimize your plan. They have less bias than companies do, so they can give you a better opinion than most.

It is also important to understand the veterinarianclient-patient relationship. This is a legal term used to define the relationship you have with your veterinarian so they can give you certain prescription drugs. The vet needs a diagnosis and understanding of your animal so they know which drugs to give. This is another reason why it is important to consistently meet with your veterinarian and keep them in the know about your animals.

The ninth tip is to explain situations to your veterinarian. They may ask a lot of questions when they are taking care of your animals. This is to make sure they understand the circumstances and don’t make any substantial errors. Be patient and trust your veterinarian.

Finally, give your veterinarian your nutrition program. Veterinarian are trained in nutrition help and can understand the health of your animals better if they know what they are eating and how they are treated.

Veterinarians want to help, and hopefully these tips serve you well in building a stronger relationship with them.

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When dealing with farm animals, communicate with everyone responsible for the animals and make sure you are all on the same page. It saves time for both the veterinarian and the owner.

Review: ‘Jedi Survivor’ is not up to par

Michael Clark Staff Reporter

I’ll be the first to say it, I was not the biggest fan of 2019’s “Jedi: Fallen Order.”

It was a fun, yet fundamentally flawed game with clunky level design, unresponsive combat and one of the worst user interfaces I have seen in a game.

Thankfully, Respawn’s 2023 follow up, “Jedi Survivor” is a fantastic sequel in just about every way. The gameplay is faster, the world is bigger, the graphics are stunning.

Despite that, I cannot recommend

this game. The story of the game is miles better than the cookie cutter set of the original. The game continues the story of Cal Kestis and his crew adventuring across the galaxy, fighting off the Empire. It continues certain themes from “Fallen Order” such as survivor’s guilt and conquering one’s inner darkness. These themes are portrayed in much more compelling and emotional ways, making for a far more engaging story with some really heavy hitting moments.

While the gameplay still feels a little unresponsive, sometimes an enemy will do an attack you can’t dodge due to being halfway through a combo, but it feels much tighter overall.

There are several ways to wield your lightsabers which make for varied and immersive gameplay.

One of the best new features about “Jedi Survivor” is just how big it is. The planets Cal visits feel so alive and fun to explore, if not a bit overwhelming.

While the game still suffers from poor map design and frustrating puzzles, these moments aren’t half as bad as they were in “Jedi: Fallen Order.” The game is a delight to play.

With all of that in mind, I just cannot say that this game is great. Despite everything it does right, this game suffers from some of the worst performance issues I have ever seen.

It’s been about a week since the

game’s release and there are still no fixes from Electronic Arts. The frame rate is atrocious, the graphics stutter and textures do not render properly. Enemies won’t spawn into the world until you’re a certain distance away from them, shattering the immersion.

Worst of all, the game crashes like crazy, killing your hard-earned progress. This ruins the game for obvious reasons. It’s an unacceptable release and should not run this bad on the PS5, let alone PC.

All in all, “Jedi Survivor” will be a fantastic game in about 6 months. However, as of now, it is an unfinished and disappointing release. Something that is far too common in 2023.

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Daily Horoscope

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Linda Black Horoscopes

Today’s Birthday (05/09/23). Reconnect with purpose this year. Consistent teamwork can realize dreams. Creativity, planning and organization blossom this spring. Adapt your partnership for summer circumstances, before autumn revitalizes your health, work and fitness. Refine your personal brand to shine next winter. Chart your course for the future.

To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most chal lenging.

Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is an 8 — Take charge for the professional results you want. Find opportunity hiding with change. Resolve doubts through re search. Someone interesting is paying attention. Develop potential.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 7 — Delays or obstacles could disrupt your travel plans. Study and research. Experimentation reveals hidden dirt. Take advantage of new conditions. Discover hidden opportunities.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 7 — Keep or change agreements. Focus on practical details, like insurance, taxes or legal matters. Stick to the high road, especially where money is concerned.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is an 8 — Together, you’re a formidable team. Share talents to grow shared accounts. Collaboration flowers in interesting and unexpected directions. Utilize and leverage change for good.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — Maintain healthy practices despite a challenge. Cleaning the house counts as exercise. You can see what’s not working. Prioritize wellness. Nature feeds your spirit.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Relax and enjoy simple pleasures with your inner circle. Invent enticing possibilities together. Don’t worry if you don’t know how. Heed wisdom from youth.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 7 — Get into creative projects for home improvement. Think outside the box for unusual solutions. Clean and do chores. Celebrate results with something delicious.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — Consider the situation from many views to advance. Monitor the news and share discoveries. Barriers could disrupt or delay communication channels. Shine a light.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — Adapt with a financial challenge. Research best value before purchasing. Postpone nonessential expenses. Valuable opportunities can arise with changing current events. Consider possibilities. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Gentle pressure works better than force. Share and accept encouragement. Invent and pursue an inspiring possibility. Strong support can come from unexpected sources.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 6 — Adapt plans around obstacles. Regroup and recharge. Nature and beloved creatures inspire creativity. Let your imagination run. Small actions can have big consequences.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7 — Connect with team and community efforts. Coordinate moves to generate long-term value. Monitor conditions and adapt strategies around barriers. Have fun in the process.

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