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Oklahoma State University police chief Leon Jones has lived in Stillwater for 25 years and is constantly impressed by the hospitality of the community. So when asked about the state of diversity and inclusion for African Americans at OSU on Thursday, Jones was proud to share his story. “It’s always constantly improving,” Jones said. “In being here for 25 years, I’ve gotten to see a lot of changes throughout the university and particularly us Blacks coming to Stillwater, Oklahoma. And not just going to school, but in being part of the community. I moved here in 1987 before I joined the university just trying to make my way through life trying to figure out what I was gonna do. And the path fell in front of me once I started here at OSU which, once again, turned out to be the greatest move I made because the community is just tremendous, a lot different from other FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020
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Campus leaders met to discuss the inclusivity of Black students.
places I’ve been.” Jones was one of 11 speakers who spoke at OSU’s Community Advancing Conversations, a virtual panel led by chief diversity officer Dr. Jason Kirksey. The speakers were made up of various Black faculty members, staff and coaches across campus. The focal point of the conversation was ways the university can improve its inclusion. “Out of the last four years we’ve had two student body presidents and we currently have a graduate student body president that’s black,” said residen-
tial life director Dr. Leon McClinton. “So that, to me, says a lot about our institution really trying to create student leaders within our black community. But then, on the other end of the spectrum, we do have some racial incidents that occur such as black face, we’ve had a few that have occurred. A couple of them have occurred in the resident’s halls. When those incidents occur, definitely trying to mitigate those situations. You hear from the Black students that they feel like they’re not supported. So really trying to provide for
them, create a setting or environment where they can be heard and trying to recover from those types of incidents.” McClinton argues that OSU, like many predominantly white institutions, has Black students that feel they are not respected or that their voice is unheard. The panel believes things can be changed by having conversations about the topic. “We’ve got to have these conversations,” Jones said. “And we’ve got to have these conversations with the students. And we got to let them know that it’s OK to feel that way,
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we’ve just got to know how to move forward from that.” These issues extend to the athletes as well. As men’s basketball coach Mike Boynton pointed out, athletes sometimes struggle with getting adjusted to campus. “We’re in a minority in a general population, but from an athletics standpoint, the athletes are actually mostly African American students,” Boynton said. “So we deal with a different kind of cohort of students. My experience in my four years here has been that the athletes do genuinely enjoy their experience here, but
they usually hang out with other athletes and it’s not necessarily that they’re getting the entire campus experience… Hopefully we continue to find people around campus when athletes and their families come visit so that they can feel like it’s home still.” Patsy Armstrong, an assistant athletic director, suggested that athletes could improve these hardships if they get more communication from campus leaders. “I think what happens sometimes on a lot of campuses is that the campus is spread out in pockets, especially for student athletes,” Armstrong said. “They’re kind of in their own little world in the west endzone and Gallagher (Iba Arena). So these great programs that campus is doing, that the residential hall might be doing, that the college of engineering is doing, they just never know about it or never hear about it… That’s the piece I would like to see. Bridging pockets more to get those student athletes, specifically, more engaged with what is out there.”
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Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Lewis
By Nancy Black Tribune Content Agency Todays Birthday (07/31/20). Reap the fruit of physical efforts this year. Steady, disciplined routines build strength. Career challenges require adaptation. Discovering fresh enthusiasm and inspiration energizes new directions with work and fitness this summer. Winter community barriers set the stage for sweet romance and family love. Nurture your heart. 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 7 — Monitor the pulse of your industry and profession. Things that seemed certain before are now in doubt. On the other hand, opportunity hides behind change. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — New horizons may call. Change seems constant, revealing opportunities and limitations with your exploration. Your interests may shift. Listen for a sense of purpose. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — Collaborate to manage shared accounts. Adjust to balance budgets. Get expert advice when needed. New circumstances require new strategies. Align on which direction to take. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 7 — Listen to your partner generously. Instability and chaos abound. Your patience may get tested; breathe deeply and let it go. Forgive miscommunications. Prioritize shared commitments. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7 — Physical action gets results. Distractions and obligations clamber for your attention. Construct what you’re building to last. The work is intricate and rewarding. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 7 — Misunderstandings could deflate a romance. Clarify your thoughts and feelings before sharing. Focus on shared passion. Practice arts, games and skills that you love. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 7 — Relax with family at home. Mold your spaces for comfort, beauty and peace. Prepare special food and soft lighting. Handle chores and enjoy the results. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — Get into a voracious learning phase. Work with a coach or mentor to graduate to the next level. Get carried away by fascinating research. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7 — Get into a profitable phase of practical effort. Stresses ease soon. Financial challenges keep you on your toes. A banker has some good ideas. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Negative internal chatter could drone on. Doubt and misunderstandings spark easily. Meditation can provide peace. Convert your monologue to a dialogue for freedom. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 6 — Separation could hurt, but it’s not permanent. You’re experiencing a transition. Acknowledge those who are helping. Rest and recharge. Let your inner introvert reign. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — Your true wealth is your friends. Support each other. Patronize local business. Provide discounts and resources. Wash everything in sight. Share, connect and network.
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Solution to Thursday’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
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ACROSS 1 Thing with three feet 5 Mucho 10 Life __ know it 14 On the quiet side 15 Has a go 16 Steady guy 17 Really cool traffic sound? 19 __’acte 20 Hardy 21 Makes blue, maybe 23 Friendly opening? 24 Literary count, familiarly 27 Up in the air 29 Reaction to an impressive flower? 33 Feat 34 Large cask 35 Mediterranean island nation 36 “__ not over” 37 Summer getaway for a young Peter Parker? 40 Go awry 41 Kitchen magnet? 43 Game with a “Moo!” version for preschoolers 44 Future atty.’s hurdle 45 Waterproofer’s guarantee? 49 Rio Grande city 50 Env. directive 51 Short-order order 52 Ceremony 54 Beasts of burden 58 “How the Other Half Lives” author Jacob 60 Part of a bad restaurant review on Yelp? 63 Cornerstone word 64 In need of a sweep 65 French friend 66 Like custard 67 Beginning 68 Remain unsettled, or, read as two words, what five of this puzzle’s long answers have
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DOWN 1 Shaggy beasts 2 Came to rest 3 Pull up stakes for one’s co. 4 Played for a chump 5 Env. insert 6 Eye, to a bard 7 Headed for extra innings 8 “Bye now” 9 Shivering trees 10 Japanese prime minister since 2012 11 Dakar residents 12 What prevents time from slipping away? 13 German capital 18 Raison d’__ 22 One of the Stooges 25 Penny-__ 26 Fish used for bait 28 Supermarket franchise initials 29 Initiate 30 Striking a chord (with) 31 As prompted 32 Hair line 33 Old TV control
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37 Word with buffalo or wings 38 “Frozen” sister 39 Academic 42 Dept. head 44 Shot spoiler 46 “You couldn’t have!” retort 47 Security lighting trigger 48 Deer sir 51 Highlands hillside
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53 Short-lived spinoff of “The Dukes of Hazzard” 55 Identical 56 Sportscaster Andrews 57 Went fast 59 __ sauce 61 Mineral suffix 62 Paper read on the LIRR or Metro-North, perhaps