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Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Teacher of men

Boynton sharing history during Black History Month

By Chris Becker

Joshua Cleary Oklahoma State head men’s basketball coach Mike Boynton walks at the MLK Oklahoma State march on January 18, 2021.

Mike Boynton started college at the University of South Carolina with the goal of being a business major, but after a trigonometry class his freshman year, he vowed to never take another math class again. With a business degree out the window, he was looking for another major option. His friend and professor of African American studies, Christopher Leevy Johnson, gave Boynton a book called “Makes Me Want to Holler.” Boynton read the book in 12 hours and wanted more. He now uses that knowledge to engrain into his coach See Teacher on pg. 4

Former OSU athletes speak on Black History Month Alumni’s Athletic Panel By Connor Burgan On Thursday night, Oklahoma State’s Office of Multicultural Affairs hosted its Black History Month Alumni’s Athletic Panel on OState TV. The panel was moderated by Andrew McGee, former Cowboy defensive back and now a recruiting coordinator and communications for OSU’s ethical leadership. McGee’s guests of former OSU athletes throughout the panel included:

Marshall Moses, a former OSU basketball player and now motivational speaker Yves Bobata, an OSU walkon defensive back in 2010, and current vice president of player development and marketing manager for Neostar Football Ryan Simmons, an OSU linebacker in 2015, and current prospect analyst and recruiter for the Cowboys

for speaking to people in every community… just sharing my journey and being real and relatable with people,” Moses said. Many references were made throughout the panel such as Lebron James’s platform that he has created through these times of social justice and lyrics that have been said by J-Cole. When it came to the importance of athletes of colors using their social media platform, Simmons explains how it becomes easier to spread the message. “The more we have (social media), the easier it is going to reach the masses… it’s just going to get better and better as time goes on,” Simmons said. Another main discussion point throughout the panel was Babota’s experience with the Miami Dolphins as a member of player development. During Babota’s time, former NFL quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, began to take a knee during the national anthem in 2016. At that time, the Miami Dolphins had the most players out of any team in the NFL with players protesting during the anthem, including receiver Kenny Stills and running back Arian Foster. Babota went on to explain the progress that was made with making a change. “Our mission was to make sure to empower the players and to ensure that they were leading this town hall,” Babota said. After the town hall meeting, over 20 different new programs were then created to help empower the meaning of social injustice and what was being fought for, including Dolphins players going on ride alongs with officers to bridge the gap that had been divided for so long.

The panel ranged from a variety of topics from the history of Oklahoma State’s athletics throughout the late 50s and 60s to current activists creating a platform to help be able to create programs to bridge the gap that our country still suffers today to how current sports have become safer for our younger generation to participate in. For Marshall Moses, having a journey ranging from playing college basketball at OSU to overseas and seeing things in different perspectives, Moses has been vocal on sharing his life journey, “I have a deep passion sports.ed@ocolly.com

KT King Marshall Moses and the Cowboys will face off with Nicholls State on Sunday at 3 p.m. in Gallasher-Iba Arena. Moses leads the team in rebounds with an average of eight per game.

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News

Alicia Young The possible power outage is expected to cut power to roughly 4,300 households, but has been cancelled for the time being. It is unclear what this means for OSU students.

Rolling with it “Rolling blackout” canceled for now Maddison Farris Just when Stillwater residents thought they had learned the meaning of the word “cold,” it was announced that a necessary blackout would soon engulf the city. The purposeful power outage was originally scheduled to begin at 1:20 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 15, but has been called off for the time being. The need for the eventual blackout comes after the Southwest Power Pool issued a level three emergency alert, meaning that the demand for power on the grid that the pool serves, which includes the Stillwater area, can no longer be met. However, after being willing to cut the

city’s power load, the City of Stillwater was told that it could “stand down.” It is unknown how many of these “rolling blackouts” will be needed, and it is unclear what this will mean for the Oklahoma State campus, as many dorms and campus buildings have already been without power, heat and water for some time. It is unclear when the intentional blackout will officially take place, but Stillwater leaders have expressed their commitment to keeping the public informed. “I know this situation is frustrating, but we will continue to get you as much information as possible, as soon as possible.” Stillwater Mayor Will Joyce said in a tweet about the blackout cancelation. This story will be updated. news.ed@ocolly.com

Lifestyle

Let It Snow!

Students opinion on the winter weather

Ali Isabel

By Addison Duling The weather in Stillwater has escalated into snow and freezing temperatures, affecting student life. This week, temperatures will be in single-digit and negative numbers. The city is under a winter storm warn-

ing and is expecting up to 10 inches of snow according to some weather channels. The university canceled classes on Monday, part of the day Tuesday, and Wednesday last week. Oklahoma State recently announced that for now, the Stillwater campus would be moving to a virtual campus. The campus itself

will remain closed due to weather conditions. Sophomore Chloe Blood, hospitality and tourism management major from Dallas, Texas, has not seen snowy weather like what is currently going on in Oklahoma. “The snow is crazy because I’ve never seen so much stick to the ground before,” Blood said. “It is actually currently snowing a little bit in Dallas, but that is unusual. They’re supposed to get like six inches and we’re calling it a ‘Texas Blizzard’.” Blood also observed that residents across Stillwater are preparing to be snowed in for a couple of days. “I went to Walmart the other day and almost everything was gone off the shelves. I assume it is because of the storm, but I thought it was crazy,” Blood said. On the other hand, some students at Oklahoma State are more accustomed to this kind of weather. Freshman Meji Jayaseelan, a chemical engineering major, moved to Oklahoma from the United Kingdom five years ago.“It’s usually very rainy and cloudy [in the UK]. We don’t get snow very often, but when we do it’s never been as big as the snow we get in Oklahoma, but I would also say that I am quite used to the cold,” Jayaseelan said. Many students at OSU were born and raised in this Oklahoma weather. Craig Slagle is a junior majoring in political science

and economics who has lived all 21 years of his life in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. “While this weather is pretty rare, I am used to and prepared for snowstorms,” Slagle said. “I think the weirdest thing about this weather is that it’s so eerily quiet because everyone is inside staying warm.” The thing students are concerned about with the weather is traffic accidents. Driving on icy roads or in heavy winds are often the biggest hazards associated with winter storms. “I’m not particularly scared [of the weather], I’m just nervous that if I were to drive, my tires might lose traction, hit a parked car, and then my insurance will go up because of all the frozen H2O,” Slagle said. Meji Jayaseelan expressed the same kind of concern. “I prefer to stay inside and drink some hot chocolate,” she said. Another severe consequence of winter storms is power outages. Luckily, none of the mentioned students have had to face a power outage due to the current snow pileups. However, many Stillwater residents have had to go without power for the last couple of days. As temperatures continue to decrease and snow continues to fall, stay inside and stay warm. entertainment.ed@ocolly.com

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sports

Avery Anderson and Coach Boynton sit on the scorer’s table prior to Oklahoma State’s loss to Texas on December 20, 2020 at Texas.

Continued form pg. 1 ing career not only to fulfil his duties as a coach, but also to further the knowledge of others. “I take it very seriously. I think it’s part of my responsibility as a man, let alone being a coach,” Boynton said. “To do things the right way and then have my own son have somebody he can be proud of that was his dad.” Since Feb. 1, the beginning of Black History Month, Boynton has been highlighting an influential person on his Twitter. It started with former Temple basketball coach John Chaney. Since starting, Boynton has also posted historic people such as Supreme Court justice Thurgood Marshall, poet Maya Angelou and creator of the gas mask, Garrett Morgan. “To whom much is giv-

en, much is required,” Boynton said. “I’m fortunate to be in a position where sometimes people listen to what I say. I’m conscious of the fact that I have an opportunity to make people aware of things that maybe they didn’t know for whatever reason. Boynton said he cherishes the opportunity to share the history of anyone who has made contributions to US history, especially during Black History Month. He said there are so many stories to be told that too many people may not know about, despite using their creations every day. “I think that it’s important that I take that opportunity and am serious about bringing to light some of those things,” Boynton said. “I had no idea a Black man created the stop light and the gas mask.” Although Boynton doesn’t share the history every month on social media,

the team said this is a normal occurrence in the locker room. Bryce Williams said that before they watch film, they’ll watch short clips or videos of different people who have helped pave the way for them to be where they are. One person who Williams said they’re always looking back on is Martin Luther King Jr. and his work. Williams said it’s hard to express how much Boynton teaches them about history in the locker room. “He preaches it all the time, he teaches me some things I didn’t even know about, some days,” Williams said. “There are way more things I still have to learn from him. He teaches us not even basketball things. He teaches us how to grow up down the road, what we’re going to need and how to think. Just knowing all that information helps us on and off the court.”

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One story in particular has stood out to Boynton: the story of Ruby Bridges. At 6 years old, Bridges, who was born in the middle of the civil rights movement, was one of six Black children who were chosen to go to an all-white school. There was much protest around the even, and so, Bridges had to be escorted into her own school by federal marshals. The story hit close to home for Boynton, who has a 5-year-olddaughter, Zoe. “That doesn’t seem like it would make sense at any point, and so Ruby Bridges’ story is really important,” Boynton said. “We’ve come a long way, things are better than they were then, but there is a lot more we need to do so that we don’t go backward and recreate some of those really horrific times in our country’s history.” sports.ed@ocolly.com

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LET THE PEOPLES PRAISE YOU, O GOD! Let the peoples praise you, O God; Let all the people praise you. Then the earth shall yield her increase; God, our own God, shall blessed us. God shall bless us, and all the ends of the earth shall fear Him.” (Ps.67:5-7) Praise and thanksgiving are amazing actions when pertaining to God. It is so easy to think on the negative things of life; to dwell on the things that seem to be wrong in our personal life or in the world. The Bible continually points us to God and his ways, and encourages us to trust him and take him at his promises. We are even told to rejoice in our weaknesses that his power might be in our lives. (2 Co.12:9) This was the same challenge to those who walked with God before us, who trusted God and saw him work in so many ways. The

challenge is to trust God with all our hearts. I remember, years ago, that someone challenged me “Praise in faith at work.” Praise and thanksgiving are the practical ways of expressing our faith. An older minister shared some insight that seemed so simple at the time. I had asked him; “When you have a problem and you cannot figure out an answer or you have a question in the Bible and the solution seems to escape you, what do you do?” I was expecting some complicated answer. He said, “I shut my Bible, go to some quiet place and worship and praise the Lord.” In a church service, years ago, someone shared something that I have been reminded of many times. “You will come through a trial much faster if you will truly praise the Lord.”

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2/16/21

Monday’s Puzzle Solved

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42 Pendulum direction? 43 Links standard 45 Seemingly forever 48 Orange-yellow gemstones 49 Ukraine’s capital 52 The Nile runs through it 54 Detectives’ aids 56 Bosom buds, in texts

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Daily Horoscope Nancy Black Tribune Content Agency Linda Black Horoscopes Today’s Birthday (02/16/21). Ride a shooting star this year. Pursue personal passions with dedication and discipline. Plan long-term dreams. The resolution of springtime social challenges leads to a delightful summer. After a phase of domestic adjustment, winter brings a joyful social renaissance. Step into your own light. 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 — Find more ways to make money. Your initiative gets rewarded in gold and silver. Maintain momentum by patiently waiting for best timing to advance. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 9 — Discover your own personal performance zone. You’re in the spotlight and your work is gaining

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Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 7 — Slow to consider options and potential. Visualize getting what you want. Spend time with trees, birds and other living creatures for inspiration. Consider possibilities. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is an 8 — Contribute to a team effort. Provide practical support and reinforcements. Imagine the prize already won. Focus on logical steps to advance. Do the homework. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7 — Clarify professional priorities to reduce stress. Determine three important tasks and take one at a time. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Develop your research. Investigate possibilities. You can learn what you need. Enjoy classes, webinars and educational experiences. Make a long-distance connection. Exploration yields discovery.

for potential upcoming changes. Coordinate and collaborate for best results. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — Partnership provides mutual support. Weave your talents and resources together for maximum resiliency and strength. Share reliable support plus the fruits of your labors. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — Harness an energy surge. You’re building strength and resilience. Protect health and safety with work and physical practices. Nurture your body, mind and spirit. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Relax and focus on what you love. Appreciate moments of beauty, intimacy and delight. Play games with family and friends. Express your heart. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7 — Maintain domestic harmony as a foundational support. Listen to what’s going on. Support family. Contribute to clean and organize the space. Prepare something delicious. message. Find the perfect story angle. Research for an inside scoop. Connect with experienced experts and allies. Share the news.

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Solution to Monday’s puzzle

Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit sudoku.org.uk © 2021 The Mepham Group. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency. All rights reserved.

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