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Gruesome Playground Injuries: OSU Theatre Council presents entirely student-produced performance Savannah Evanoff

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The title “Gruesome Playground Injuries” suggests much more than scraped knees, Band-Aids and child’s play, which is exactly the point.

Starting on Thursday Oklahoma State’s Theatre Council will present four performances of a darkly humorous play, Rajiv Joseph’s “Gruesome Playground Injuries.”

Directed by OSU Theatre Council president and senior theatre student Dara Affholter, this entirely student-produced drama will address many sensitive issues including self-harm, childhood trauma and one very dynamic friendship.

“There is romance to it, but there’s also friendship, dramatics and comedy,” Affholter said. “There’s everything.”

“Gruesome Playground Injuries” tells the story of a girl with a troubled childhood, Kayleen, and a risky, daredevil boy, Doug, who meet when they are young.

Thursday - Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

Where:

Davis Studio Theatre of Gunderson Hall

Who:

Open to everyone.

Tickets will be sold at the door for $5

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“Gruesome Playground Injuries” is presented in nonlinear format with a plot surrounding childhood best friends.

Kayleen and Doug develop a friendship over time that is perpetuated by medical issues and trying life events on both sides.

Melissa Riggins and Jacob Brockuiner, senior theater students and longtime friends, will portray this two-person show.

“Doug gets hurt a lot because he’s clumsy,” Riggins said. “Kayleen gets hurt too, but she does it to

herself.”

This versatile play is designed in nonlinear format, meaning it jumps back and forth between different points in the characters’ lives, demanding the two actors portray many different ages and levels of maturity.

“There’s always that underlying question, ‘Do they like each other more than friends?’” Brockuiner said.

Doug and Kayleen, due to injuries, often meet in unconventional places such as hospitals, rehab and outside of funeral homes.

Although the characters face uncanny events that translate to romantic runins, Affholter said the play still illustrates a realistic relationship.

“There’s this connection with each other that they can’t seem to shake

but the relationship’s never defined,” Riggins said. “The audience will connect with that situation.”

Brockuiner confirmed the realism, explaining life is not a fairytale.

“This represents what happens every day,” Brockuiner said.

“Gruesome Playground Injuries” will feature raw, engaging acting performances, contemporary

choreographed scene transitions and a script that will capture today’s blurred relationship constructs and unfinished sentiment.

“I like this play because it’s messy,” Riggins said.

“Some of the most horrible things happen to them, but they have each other to get through it.”

Both Riggins and Brockuiner are nervous and excited for their big performance and great opportunity from director and costume designer Affholter.

“If you’re not nervous, the stakes aren’t high enough,” Riggins said. news@ocolly.com

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Preliminary hearing set for Stillwater man accused of murder Kassie McClung @KassieMcClung

A preliminary hearing has been scheduled in the case of a Stillwater man accused of nearly beheading a teenager.

Isaiah Zoar Marin, 21, is set to appear in Payne County Court on April 27 at 9 a.m.

Marin was charged Oct. 30 with first-degree murder in the death of 19-year-old Jacob Andrew Crockett.

By agreeing to the preliminary court date, Marin waived his right to a speedy trial.

Stillwater police and prosecutors allege that Marin stabbed Crockett to death with a large knife in a west Stillwater apartment and then nearly decapitated him.

The police affidavit states that Marin called police and began “rambling” about sacrificing and magic before telling a dispatcher that he had killed someone.

Crockett’s brother reportedly told police officers that Marin was a “religious zealot” and “heavy drug user.”

Crockett was a student at Northern Oklahoma College, which is primarily a gateway program that serves students who otherwise would not be admitted into Oklahoma

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Former Capt. Randy Dickerson speaks at a press conference regarding Isaiah Marin in October.

State University.

Police said Marin and Crockett were acquaintances, and Marin told police that he fantasized about committing homicide. He told police Crockett was the one he fantasized about. Marin also mentioned wanting to kill four or five people.

Payne County District Attorney Laura Thomas announced Jan. 5 that prosecutors will seek the death penalty against Marin.

Marin will be represented by public defenders with the Capital Trial Division of the Oklahoma Indigent System, Wayne Woodyard and Peter Astor.

The court-appointed attorneys specialize in murder and death penalty cases.

Attorneys have not yet entered a plea, Woodyard said. A Payne County judge entered the plea of

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“not guilty” on Marin’s behalf before Woodyard and Astor were assigned the case. A plea from attorneys will not be required until after the preliminary hearing. news@ocolly.com

Isaiah Marin

Next Court Date:

When:

April 27 at 9 a.m.

Where:

Payne County Courthouse, 606 S. Husband St.

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Stout Coffee, which opened in 2003, is expected to close in May. Located inside Stout Hall, the honors dorm, it is primarily used as a common area for honors students.

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Stout Coffee to close as part of campus changes Zach Collums @zachcollums

Honors students living on campus will soon have to get their coffee somewhere else.

Stout Coffee, a dining staple for honors students, will be closing in the near future.

The restaurant, which is located in the basement of Stout Hall, has been on campus since 2003. It serves coffee, drinks, sandwiches and salads.

Stout Hall is located

on University Avenue and is home to many honors students on campus.

Now, with a plan for five new dining concepts in the area near University Commons — OSU’s new housing area to be located just south of Booker and Stinchcomb Halls — Stout Coffee will be closing as University Dining Services focuses on the new concepts and renovating part of the KerrDrummond Mezzanine.

“We are repositioning some of the things in dining services to accommodate that because over 1,000 students will be

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leaving that part of campus, roughly, and going to move into the new facility,” said Terry Baker, director of UDS. “It’s more of a strategic look at dining as a whole on campus and where we can best serve the students.”

Plans for the closing of Stout coffee have not been finalized, but Baker said the expected date would be in May. For the residents who visit Stout Coffee and for the employees who work there, the closing will be a somber occasion.

Donna Brown, who has

been the supervisor of Stout Coffee for almost seven years, said the restaurant is unique in what it offers its customers and the atmosphere it provides.

“There is not another place on campus that has the ambiance that we do,” Brown said. “We have time for more of the one-onone with our basic customers.”

Residents of the dorm regard Stout Coffee as a place that is convenient for not only eating, but also studying.

“Stout Coffee offers a great place for people who live in Stout to study

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and grab a coffee or get something to eat while you work,” said Tyler Wilson, a Spanish and history sophomore. “It’s a really good environment for coming here, and you can read and get stuff done and collaborate.

“It’s like your own personal club, and it’s going to be sad when it goes away.”

Michelle Symczak, an animal science and biotechnology sophomore, saw Stout Coffee as one of the major selling points for living in Stout.

“Stout Coffee is definitely an incentive to stay in Stout, first of all, and

even be in the honors college, first of all,” Symczak said. “If you have a café in the basement of where you live, it is very convenient.

It was definitely an incentive to come here.”

Once Stout Coffee closes, the space will be given back to Residential Life, which owns the lease.

Early plans for the space include moving the Residential Hall Association and other student leadership groups from KerrDrummond in the spring of 2016, when the towers are likely to be demolished. news@ocolly.com PAGE 4

Trial hearing date set for Tyreek Hill Tim Ahrens @ahrens_tim

Former Oklahoma State football player and sprinter Tyreek Hill’s trial date was set for March 9 at 9 a.m., during a scheduled court appearance Tuesday at the Payne County Courthouse.

Hill appeared in court for the first time since Dec. 12, when he was charged with one felony count of domestic assault and battery by strangulation. Hill allegedly punched his eight-week pregnant girlfriend, Crystal Espinal, in the face and stomach and choked her after the couple had an argument at Hill’s home on the night of Dec. 11.

Criminal defense attor-

ney Cheryl Ramsey, who has represented current and former OSU athletes in the past, is Hill’s co-counsel.

Ramsey served as Justin Blackmon’s attorney when Blackmon pleaded guilty to drunken driving in 2013.

She also served as one of Darrell Williams’ attorneys when Williams was on trial for sexual assault.

Williams, whose conviction was overturned, now plays basketball at Texas A&M-Commerce.

Ramsey said the other cocounsel resides in Georgia.

Hill grew up in Pearson, Georgia, with his grandparents after his mother signed over custody after his birth.

Hill’s mother lives in Norman and was present along with several other family members at Hill’s hearing.

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They all declined comment.

“My client is innocent, no doubt about that,” Ramsey said. “… (Hill) is a very nice young man.”

On Dec. 11, at 9:39 p.m., Stillwater police responded to the Stillwater Medical Center Emergency Room where the victim was being treated for injuries to her left eye, upper lip, neck and right cheek.

The victim, whose name the court ordered not be released, said she began dating Hill in June and was eight weeks pregnant with his child at the time of the argument, according to a Stillwater PD press release.

She said Hill pinned her against a wall, grabbing her neck with his hands and banging her head against the wall, according to an

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Tyreek Hill leaves a Payne County Courthouse courtroom after a scheduled appearance.

affidavit.

The victim told police she was not able to breathe at the time, and Hill proceeded to throw her to the ground.

Hill then picked the victim up by her hair and put her in a headlock, according

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to the affidavit.

Shortly after 11 p.m. on Dec. 11, investigating officers arrived at Hill’s home and arrested him on probable cause for domestic abuse by strangulation, a felony punishable by one-to-

three years in prison and/or a $3,000 fine.

Hill claimed his arrest was due to him being black and the victim being white, according to the police report. sports@ocolly.com

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OSU groundskeeper charged with negligent homicide Kaelynn Knoernschild @kaelynn_k

OSU Groundskeeper Matthew Gregory Loveless was charged with negligent homicide last Thursday.

The 26-year-old was arrested Monday and posted his $1,000 bond on Tuesday.

Loveless appeared in court Tuesday with his attorney, Carlye Jimerson, and plead not guilty.

The misdemeanor charge comes after Love-

less was involved in a fatal collision that occurred in May 2014, according to an affidavit.

Court documents state Loveless was driving a 2007 Dodge Ram pickup southbound on US Highway 177 and failed to stop “in a clear and safe

distance while traveling at a high rate of speed,” resulting in the death of Larkin Gray, a passenger in the struck vehicle.

Loveless stated he did not see the car in front of him until the last second, and he tried to swerve but it was too late, according

City of Stillwater, Stillwater Medical Center targeted in lawsuit Kaelynn Knoernschild @kaelynn_k

A Stillwater resident is suing the City of Stillwater, Oklahoma Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Agency and Stillwater Medical Center after incidents that occurred in May 2013.

Sean Anthony Krebs filed the lawsuit Friday, claiming negligence by the three entities.

Krebs, who is deaf, claims he was falsely arrested for public intoxication after Stillwater Police officers approached him in a Ross Dress for Less parking lot on May 18, according to a petition Krebs’ attorneys submitted.

On May 20, Krebs’ wife, Shelby Schutte, allegedly took him to Stillwater Medical Center, where he suffered a panic attack and left the building. Concerned for his well-being, Schutte called SPD for assistance.

The petition states that two officers handcuffed Krebs in the Stillwater Medical Center parking

lot and placed him in an SUV. One officer then pulled Krebs out of the vehicle, shoved him face down on the asphalt and tazed him while the other officer used physical force.

Schutte claims she heard Krebs yelling for help when she arrived on the scene.

On June 6, 2013, Krebs claims he and his wife returned to Stillwater Medical Center to view the video footage of the events that occurred outside the hospital on May 20.

After viewing the footage, Charlie Waren, Chief of Security for Stillwater Medical Center, allegedly said he assumed the footage would be part of a lawsuit.

When Krebs requested a copy of the video, the petition states Waren told him that his attorney would have to request the footage.

When Krebs’ attorney made a request for the video a few months later, he was informed that the video no longer existed, according to the petition.

After being released from Stillwater Medical

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Center the night of May 20, Krebs was located and approached by SPD at the Schutte’s request the next morning. After Krebs was told that he was not being arrested, officers immediately seized, tazed and handcuffed him, according to the petition. Krebs was then placed in an SPD vehicle, returned to Stillwater Medical Center and driven to Red Rock Rehabilitation Center in Norman,.

Krebs remained at the facility for eight days and was not provided an interpreter during his stay, the petition states.

After a hearing in Payne County, Krebs was taken to Griffin Memorial Hospital, a facility governed by the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. Krebs claimed he was only provided an interpreter for the last two days of his stay, although he allegedly requested one upon arrival.

The petition states that Krebs’ damages total more than $75,000 for “physical pain and suffering, emotional distress and embarrassment to his

reputation.”

It states Krebs was denied the right to contact his wife or attorney upon being arrested and claims negligence in training, supervision and retention of Stillwater’s police officers. The petition also states Krebs was arrested without probable cause and that the City of Stillwater failed to provide interpreter services, which are required by law.

Additionally, the petition declares the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Agency failed to accommodate Krebs by providing him an interpreter to assist with his hearing disability.

Krebs is suing Stillwater Medical Center for negligence in its failure to provide necessary assistance, as well as wrongfully destroying video evidence with knowledge of a potential lawsuit.

A summon has been issued to each of the defendants, directing them to file a written response to the submitted petition within the next 20 days.

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to the affidavit. Loveless also stated he didn’t remember seeing brake lights, a turn signal or any indication the vehicle in front of him was coming to a stop.

A blood test was completed and revealed that Loveless did not have any drugs or alcohol in his system at the time of the collision.

Loveless said he was not talking on his cell phone at the time of the accident.

The driver of the struck vehicle, Lisa Breshears,

said she was headed southbound on US Highway 177 preparing to turn left when her vehicle was struck and propelled into the ditch, according to the affidavit. Breshears said her left turn signal was on as she slowed to turn.

If convicted, Loveless could face up to one year in the county jail and be fined $1,000.

Loveless’ next hearing is scheduled for Feb. 10 at 3 p.m. news@ocolly.com

OSU student charged with felony Kaelynn Knoernschild @kaelynn_k

OSU student Adam Jacob Hatfield was arrested for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute on Saturday.

The 19-year-old appeared in court Monday and was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.

Hatfield posted his $10,000 bond Monday.

If convicted, Hatfield could face at least two years in prison and a fine of up to $20,000. news@ocolly.com Next Court Date:

When:

Jan. 26 at 1:45 p.m.

Where:

Payne County Courthouse, 606 S. Husband St.

Read about underutilized campus resources, a weekly conference men’s basketball update, how Daft Punk can get you through the semester’s first Wednesday and more at ocolly.com.

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Activist group leader calls out Hargis in open letter Stetson Payne @paynekiller211

Ayah Abo-Basha, the leader of the activist group Oklahoma Students in Solidarity, posted an open letter to Oklahoma State University President Burns Hargis on Tuesday containing potentially indicting anecdotes of a Dec. 12 meeting with university administrators.

The O’Colly is continuing to investigate the allegations in the open letter, which is posted on DearPresidentHargis. wordpress.com.

OSU Director of Communications Gary Shutt did not provide comment Tuesday afternoon and did not respond to a phone call Tuesday night.

Abo-Basha was a student in the fall 2014 semester but is no longer enrolled at OSU. Tensions have been high between the activist group and the administration following a protest involving students and faculty on Dec. 5 at Hall of Fame and Monroe. The protesters blocked traffic at the intersection and ended the activity with a “die-in” in front of the iconic Edmon Low Library. The protest was also accompanied by a separate address to the administration with a list of demands.

In the immediate aftermath of the rally, several racist comments were posted anonymously on social media and in direct messages to members of the protest group. These included lynching threats

Ayah Abo-Basha, who is no longer a student at OSU, leads a #BlackLivesMatter protest Dec. 5 on the OSU campus.

sent to black students in addition to bystanders shouting at the protesters from vehicles.

The activist group made a series of demands following the threats: (1) That the university transparently investigate unaddressed cyber attacks on students of color (2) That the university apply the student code of conduct based on results of the investigation (3) The top administrators meet to discuss systemic demands with (Students in Solidarity).

The administration did

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not investigate any threats or reach out to students who had posted messages or statements on social media, according to the letter.

Six days after the protest, the O’Colly learned that the group had secured a meeting with key administration officials including Shutt, Hargis and Jason Kirksey, the Associate Vice President for Institutional Diversity.

Abo-Basha’s open letter directed to Hargis features her account of the meeting, in which she claims the administration “(upheld

her) marginalization as a threatened student.”

In a quote Abo-Basha attributes to Hargis, the president said Abo-Basha had “defamed” his commitment to diversity.

The letter also claims Hargis referenced student demographics on diversity, reportedly saying “The numbers show what we do.”

When Abo-Basha asked about scheduling an additional meeting, Hargis loudly answered, “Protesting and issuing demands is not how you start a partnership, Ayah,” according

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to the letter.

The president also added “I don’t think you even want to try getting on my schedule,” the letter states.

Abo-Basha’s post goes on to allege that Oklahoma State’s pledge for diversity is not actually about diversity, but rather about numbers of multicultural students who attend the university. Several quotes the letter attributes to Kirksey indicate an apparent dismissive attitude toward Abo-Basha’s concerns.

“It’s all about the num-

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bers,” Kirksey said according to the letter. “… We all know that graduation numbers are all that really matter.”

At the end of the meeting, the post states Hargis also shook five other representative’s hands, except for Abo-Basha’s, before “storming” out of the room.

The O’Colly will continue to investigate the letter’s accuracy and provide more details as they become apparent.

See ocolly.com for a link to Abo-Basha’s full post. news@ocolly.com PAGE 7

Fouls at Phog doom Cowboys in 67-57 loss to KU Nathan Ruiz @NathanSRuiz The Cowboys have visited Iowa State’s Hilton Stadium, South Carolina’s Colonial Life Arena and Memphis’ FedExForum, but they were not prepared for what they faced at Kansas’ Allen Fieldhouse.

In a game featuring 49 fouls, the No. 9 Jayhawks defeated No. 24 OSU, 6757. Le’Bryan Nash and Phil Forte were responsible for 39 of the Cowboys’ (12-4, 2-2 Big 12) points.

OSU coach Travis Ford said he felt the Lawrence, Kansas, crowd might have overwhelmed some of his players, as OSU fell to 1-3 in true road games.

“Our attitudes seemed to weigh in and out,” Ford said during his postgame radio interview. “… The crowd, I think, affected some of them. That’s usually what happened. When the crowd got into it, we had some guys kind of crawl into a shell and quit competing.”

Fouls were the story of the game. Twenty-nine OSU fouls led to 46 freethrow attempts by the Jayhawks (14-2, 3-0). KU sank 32 of those free throws, while the Cowboys made 22 of their 25 attempts.

Eleven of 12 Cowboys who played in the game finished with at least two fouls.

“We’re not going to win many games when you send the other team to the foul line 46 times on the road,” Ford said. “Your back’s against the wall the whole time. And we fouled. We just didn’t play very good on-the-ball defense at all.”

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Le’Bryan Nash (left) had 21 points and seven rebounds, but also recieved a techincal foul after an altercation with KU’s Kelly Oubre Jr.

With a four-point deficit at halftime, OSU kept the game close, trailing by a maximum of 11 with 8:54 to go. But the Cowboys could never take advantage.

After hitting half of their first six 3-point attempts, the Cowboys missed 10 straight to end the game.

“We had opportunities in this game,” Ford said.

“But we never capitalized, especially with some open shots that we needed.”

From the floor, OSU shot just 31.4 percent, its fourth-worst shooting performance since 2010, while

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the Jayhawks made 37.2 percent of their shots. Foul trouble for posts Michael Cobbins (five fouls) and Mitchell Solomon (three fouls) contributed to the Jayhawks outrebounding the Cowboys 43-26.

Another concern for Ford was the play of his bench, as freshman guard Tyree Griffin was responsible for the only three points the bench scored, compared to 20 for the Jayhawks’ reserves.

Although Nash had another big game with 21 points and seven rebounds, he got into a small alterca-

tion with Jayhawk guard Kelly Oubre Jr. halfway through the first half, leading to both he and KU forward Jamari Traylor receiving technical fouls. The 16-15 lead the Cowboys held after the ensuing free throws would be their last in the game.

There was also concern regarding Forte, who was down on the court clutching his right leg midway through the second half.

However, the Big 12’s leading scorer returned to the court.

“He banged his leg up

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a little bit,” Ford said. “He came out, got a little bit of rest. He’s fine.”

The Cowboys and Jayhawks will square off again at Gallagher-Iba Arena on Feb. 7, and, as always with this rivalry, Ford expects a tight, physical contest, much like what his team dealt with Tuesday night.

“We’ve got a lot to do before then,” he said. “It was a hard-fought game.

Both teams played very, very hard, very physical. A little chippy at times early. You can’t go and give a team 46 free throws — on the road

or home, it doesn’t matter — when you’re a defensive team.” sports@ocolly.com Up Next vs.

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Cowgirls struggle early in conference play Chandler Vessels @ChandlerVessels

After a 10-1 start to the season, the Oklahoma State Cowgirls have opened the conference season with struggles.

No. 21 OSU is 1-2 so far in Big 12 games, tied for sixth. But the Cowgirls realize that league play is a different animal. Losses have been frustrating but not discouraging.

Games against Kansas State on Wednesday and West Virginia on Saturday will present a much similar challenge. But as young as the season is, there is plenty of time to get the train going in the right direction.

“It’s not a sprint — it’s a marathon playing in this league,” coach Jim Littell said. “You’ve seen a lot of teams in the past even start 0-5 like Iowa State did a couple years ago and got hot at the right time. We’ve just got to keep grinding away.”

The most recent loss at TCU rings fresh in the minds of the Cowgirls.

Despite an efficient night offensively, OSU allowed the Horned Frogs to shoot 52 percent from the floor. At practice on Monday, protecting the paint was heavily stressed.

“We didn’t stop the dribble-drive against TCU,” Littell said. “We’ve got to bend our knees, we’ve got to stop the dribble-drive, we’ve got to force teams to shoot the ball from the perimeter, and we didn’t do that.”

The lack of defensive intensity has cost the Cow-

girls, especially at the end of games. OSU led in the second half against Baylor and TCU but failed to come up with stops in clutch moments.

“It just seems like we give games away,” guard Brittany Atkins said. “When we give ‘em away, it’s because of our defense. Now we’re trying to focus on having that intensity on defense and bringing the energy so we won’t give any games away.”

The defense cannot be entirely at fault, though. Many of the woes thus far have also come from an inability to produce offensively. In the final 12:20 of the Baylor game, OSU shot 1-for-20.

Against TCU, the Cowgirls led for much of the second half, but they only scored once in the final five minutes, relinquishing the lead.

“On the offensive end we’ve just got to knock down shots and be able to get back on transition defense if we do miss a shot,” point guard Roshunda Johnson said.

Turnovers have also been a problem. In its three conference games, OSU is averaging 18 turnovers.

“I just think we were going too fast, and we’re going to have to slow down our pace,” Johnson said. “We were rushing on everything on offense. We’ve just got to adjust.”

OSU has the talent to right the ship, but now, it’s a matter of execution.

Against Kansas State, offense will be especially key. The Wildcats are the stingiest team in the country, allowing just 49.3 points to opponents on average. At 6-foot-5, Breanna Lewis

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possesses Serge Ibaka-esque defensive abilities. Her nearly four swats a contest makes opponents think twice before attempting a layup.

“They run an extended spread 2-3 zone that’s a little unconventional,” Littell said.

“It’s hard to prepare for.

They’re very unique in the way they play. Very fundamentally sound. They want to play the game in the 40s and 50s. So we’ve got to be patient offensively and make sure we guard them as well.”

Said Atkins: “Right now, we’re just hungry. We want to get the wins. We know we belong up there. We’re capable of beating anybody in this conference. We’ll do what we have to do to get there.”

LOECKER’S RETURN GIVING COWGIRLS BOOST One good omen for OSU over this rough stretch has been the return of Katelyn Loecker.

Injured in the offseason, Loecker missed the first 10 games of the season. She returned against Northwestern State to the tune of four points. The goal has been to ease Loecker back into the rotation. A starting candidate at the beginning of the year, Loecker has averaged 16 minutes and shot 71 percent in her four games this season. She’s the type of player coaches love.

“I don’t think she’s fully back yet,” Littell said.

“I think she is physically, but timing-wise and getting acclimated with the team is going to take a little while longer. But Kate brings a lot

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Point guard Roshunda Johnson is focused on perfecting the pace of OSU’s offense.

of energy to our program.

She’s an attention-to-detail type of player. I always know that she’s gonna try to run exactly what we want when she’s out on the floor.”

MARTIN SHOWING OFF “NOSE OF THE BASKETBALL” It’s unclear whether Brittney Martin realizes she’s a guard.

The 6-foot junior is leading the Cowgirls in rebounding with 7.9 per game.

In conference play, that

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number jumps to 10.6. Her aggression on the boards has been crucial for OSU, and she’s not just a defensive rebounder. Her 34 offensive rebounds on the season — second on the team — provide valuable second chances.

“She’s got a nose of the basketball,” Littell said.

“She’s always around the basketball and that’s why she’s the leading rebounder we have on the team. She’s got good athleticism, jumps, is strong and we need her to continue to be a double-digit

rebounder every night.” sports@ocolly.com Up Next vs.

Against: Kansas State When: Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Where: Gallagher-Iba Arena

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5‑Bedroom, 2‑Bath, close to campus. Washer/dryer, CH/A, 202 S. Lewis. $1100/month.

405‑614‑2241.

Exceptional 2, 3, 4 & 5 bedroom houses close to campus. Discount for related roommates. Call Rob 377‑9000.

One‑bedroom, 307 W. 13th.

Gas paid. 405‑377‑2136, 405‑ 338‑8816.

Apartment Rentals Henneberry Properties has Tamarack Village Townhouses and 3 bedroom apartments available at Carlton Crossing.

While they last! 372‑7395 Now leasing: 2‑bedroom apartment at 524 S. Walnut. Move in ready and close to campus.

743‑4266.

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STILLWATER PROPERTY BRAND NEW CONSTRUCTION! The VINTAGE (PHASE 2) Luxury Apartments/Town Homes 519 S. Jardot in Stillwater Now Leasing! 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Luxury Apartments. 2 & 3-Story buildings. Covered Entryways.

Private Balconies. 9 foot Ceilings. Wood Plank Flooring. Stainless-Steel Appliances + washer/dryer ALL INCLUDED! Top Quality Insulation with The Latest Energy-Saving Technologies.

Total Electric Utilities. Monitored Burglary & Fire Alarms Incl. Access to Private Pool, Spas, Sand Volleyball, Sport Court. Approved pets allowed with written permission. 1.6 Miles to OSU. We also have FURNISHED and HANDICAPPED units available. Prices Start at Only $620/month!

Available JANUARY 2015! Call 405-372-9225 ext 0 or www. thevintagestillwater.com

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ATTENTION! NOW SHOWING & SIGNING LEASES for Spring (January 1st), Summer (June 1st), and Fall (August 1st), 2015 Move-In Dates! 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 Bedroom Homes, Apartments, & Duplexes All over Stillwater, Perkins, Cushing and Payne County. Some properties have acreage for Horses. We also have mobile home lots in/outside city limits. We also have a few units Available for Immediate MoveIn. The Best Prices and Deals of the Year are right now so Call today! 405372-9225 ext 0 or www. campbellmgmt.com SIGN NOW. SAVE MONEY! $$

633 N. HUSBAND 405‑743‑2126 www.stillwaterpm.com APARTMENTS TERRACE TOWNHOMES 818 N. HUSBAND ALL ELECTRIC‑ CLOSE TO OSU 2 STORY FLOOR PLANS & FLATS 2 BED TOWNHOUSE $550 PER MONTH 2 BED FLAT STYLE UNIT $530 PER MONTH 2 BED 2 BATH FLAT UNIT $600 PER MONTH LAKEVIEW APARTMENTS 2209 N. MONROE ALL ELECTRIC‑ WALK IN CLOSETS NEAR BOOMER LAKE‑ ON BUS ROUTE 1 MILE TO OSU‑ NEW PAINT/CARPET 2 BED 1 BATH $440 PER MONTH YELLOWROCK APARTMENTS 308 N. HUSBAND ALL ELECTRIC‑ WALK IN CLOSETS CLOSE TO OSU‑ NEW PAINT/CARPET VERY NICE AND CLEAN 2 BED 1 BATH $580 PER MONTH KAY‑DEE APARTMENTS 1315 W. 3RD 2 BED 1 BATH ALL ELECTRIC EXTREMELY CLOSE TO OSU NEW PAINT & CARPET $600 PER MONTH BRADFORD COURT 304 S. JEFFERSON 2 BED 1 BATH ALL ELECTRIC EXTREMELY CLOSE TO CAMPUS NEW PAINT/CARPET SMALLER FLOOR PLAN $550 PER MONTH

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LOGWOOD APARTMENTS 716 N. HUSBAND TOTAL ELECTRIC WALK IN CLOSETS CLOSE TO CAMPUS 2 BED 1 BATH $450 PER MONTH 1 BED 1 BATH $440 PER MONTH

JUNE 1ST 2015 RENTALS STILLWATER PROPERTY 633 N. HUSBAND 405‑743‑2126 www.stillwaterpm.com BRAND NEW CONDOS!!

BRAND NEW STUDIOS!!

CREEKSIDE CONDOS 1 BED 1 BATH ALL ELECTRIC FENCED YARD‑ GRANITE COUNTERS ALL APPLIANCES/LAWN CARE INCLUDED WALK IN CLOSETS‑ 4 MILES TO OSU VERY PRIVATE AND SECLUDED $600 PER MONTH‑ MOST BILLS PAID OLD TOWNE STUDIOS 1 BED 1 BATH‑ ALL BILLS PAID FENCED YARD‑ GRANITE COUNTERS ALL APPLIANCES/LAWN CARE INCLUDED 40” FLAT SCREEN TV FURNISHED STAINED CONCRETE FLOORS 4 MILES TO OSU‑ VERY PRIVATE $580 ALL BILLS PAID HOUSES 4519 S. HUSBAND 4 BED 3BATH 2CAR GARAGE 24X28 DETACHED SHOP LARGE FENCED YARD 5 MILES SOUTH OF OSU $1600 PER MONTH 118 S. PAYNE 2 BED 2 BATH 1 CAR GARAGE HUGE MASTER BEDROOM FENCED YARD‑ ALL ELECTRIC $800 PER MONTH 124 N. MANNING 4 BED 3 BATH 2 CAR GARAGE NEW CUSTOM HOME ALL ELECTRIC GRANITE COUNTERS‑ ALL APPLIANCES STAINED CONCRETE FLOORS 1 MILE TO OSU‑ VERY NICE HOME $1600 PER MONTH

Society Squares Activity Classes for Credit in the Leisure Studies Program Be part of Americas Healthiest Campus by learning the basics of golf, tennis, racketball, hiking and backpack‑ ing, physical fitness, weight training, dance, rock climbing, all while earning college credit!!!

Each class is a 2 hour credit class. Look for the courses under the LEIS prefix.

LEIS 1232 Beginning Golf, LEIS 1242 Beginning Tennis and Racketball, LEIS1342 Physical Fitness, LEIS 1352 Weight Training, LEIS 2112 Rock Climbing, LEIS 2122 Backpacking and Hiking, LEIS 2322 Recreational Dance For more information contact Dr. Tim Passmore, Leisure Studies Program, Colvin Recreation Center, Oklahoma State University, 405-744-1811, tim.passmore @okstate.edu

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Today’s Birthday (01/14/15). Practical actions lead to a status rise this year. Prepare a creative project for launch after 3/20. Finish old business between now and 4/8, when a new collaboration entices. Begin a most interesting partnership. Educational opportunities call to you after 10/13. Home and family require attention after 10/27. Compromise.

Love and support each other.

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 an 8 -- Don’t avoid responsibilities. Temptations and distractions abound. Focus on finances and stash away a surplus. Bright ideas center on material matters. A partner can get through where you can’t. A long shot pays off. Publicize results.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Share inspiration with others. Get the whole group moving on a project. As collaborations spark, get promises on paper. Set workable deadlines. Determination looks good on you. A friend shares a valuable connection. Together you can move mountains.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is a 9 -- Honest efforts pay off in dollars earned. Throw yourself into your work. Sign checks. Upgrade technology. Let somebody else speak for you while you’re otherwise occupied. An important message finally arrives. Offer encouragement and grow community support.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Unexpected collaborations form effortlessly. Friends teach you the rules. Set team goals. Someone from far away or in a book inspires you with a bright financial idea. Play the role you most love and have practiced. Talk about passion.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Get farther than expected on a domestic project. Organize closets, cabinets or the garage. Use what you’ve been saving. New knowledge proves profitable. Inspire others to action. Accept a challenge and move quickly for a nice benefit.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- The conversation takes an unexpected and fun turn. Get lost in romance. Word travels farther than imagined. Act decisively when opportunity presents. Follow a referral from a teammate. Share what you’re learning with the group.

Express your appreciation.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Check out an interesting suggestion or bright idea. There’s more work arriving. You’re earning extra points. Find another way to work smarter. Artistic flair replaces big bucks. Quick action leads to profits. Stash it and keep moving.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 9 -- Your glass is more than half full. Go along with a partner’s crazy suggestion. Gather body, mind and spirit together and reduce stress. Clean, oil, and polish. Develop your physical strength. Update home technology. Make a commitment to yourself.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is a 6 -- Review options and make a choice. Go back to the manual if necessary. You can figure it out.

Take time to make detailed plans and save time later. Confer with family. Launch when ready. Get what you’ve been promised.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is a 7 -- A study date can be very productive. Inspire action. Ask questions. Spike your presentation with enthusiasm. Develop alternate strategies. A brilliant insight shatters an illusion. Dig deeper. A friend’s great idea needs polishing. Children surprise you.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is an 8 -- Make a career move now.

Play the ace up your sleeve. Get deals in writing. Confer with family. Invest in efficiency so you can work quickly. Emotions drive your effort.

Repay a debt. Take an opportunity to grow skills.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Inspire your circles with wit and wisdom. Quick action helps, too. You can do what’s required. Unusual ideas are welcome. Word arrives from a private source. Share important information. Push boldly forward towards uncharted territory. Friends add sparkle.

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Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Lewis

ACROSS 1 Monday Night Football regular until 1983 7 Gobbled, as a turkey 10 Site with a “Buy It Now” option 14 Mecca’s peninsula 15 In the bath 16 “__ Rock” 17 Hires a new crew for 18 Styled after 19 Shot up 20 Confounded British illumination?

23 Jamaican genre 24 Walkway material 25 Meter or liter 29 Med. plan option 31 “Twin Peaks” cocreator David 34 White House maiden name between Pierce and Welch 37 Dr. J hairstyle 39 Lone Ranger and Tonto, e.g.

40 Confounded British posies?

43 First __ 44 Horner’s find 45 Have a strong desire (for) 46 Things to fulfill 48 It’s on the streets 50 Flanders river 51 Vinegar vessel 53 Dangerous snake 56 Confounded British residences?

62 Actor Bean of “Game of Thrones” 63 Aegean __ 64 Give one’s word 65 Stock options, e.g.

66 WWII intel agcy.

67 Look through partially open curtains, say 68 Round components 69 Vague degree 70 Flowed in circles DOWN 1 Prep for a marathon, with “up”

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2 N.L. Cy Young Award winner three years after Dwight 3 Nordic language 4 “Voice of Israel” author 5 Rory McIlroy’s milieu 6 Big name in vision correction 7 Like an excited puppy’s tail 8 Takes to task 9 Web business 10 San Francisco-toTeaneck interstate 11 Round servers 12 Iowa State city 13 Swerve from a course 21 “I’ll pass” 22 Clumsy sort 25 Citified 26 “Cross my heart” 27 “Bless my soul!”

28 Howe’er 30 Molten rock 32 Bend 33 Car wash employee, at times 35 Excites 36 Wire thickness unit

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38 “Kidnapped” author’s monogram 41 Most eccentric 42 Manner 47 Round components 49 Cloth remnant 52 HP competitor 54 Configure 55 Prepared for a shot 56 Texture

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