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Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Bedlam Champs Bedlam makes GIA feel like normal By Grant Ramirez Even in a pandemic, Bedlam still felt like Bedlam. When the buzzer sounded on Oklahoma State’s 79-75 victory against Oklahoma on Monday night, it was all energy. After players whipped out dance moves on the court, Chris Harris waved around a broom for the series sweep and Cade Cunningham hoisted the Bedlam trophy at midcourt, Mike Boynton sought out the microphone to address Gallagher-Iba Arena. “How ‘bout them Cowboys!” Boynton boomed. “My first year, when we lost to Wichita State, I told you guys if you keep doing what you’re doing, we’ll build a program you can be proud of. I sure as hell hope you can be proud of us.” Boynton vaulted over the scores table and back onto the court after his postgame speech. When the team went back into the

locker room, Boynton stood alone at midcourt with his daughter, leading the remaining fans in one final O-S-U chant for the year. Limited capacity aside, the energy felt normal. Back to normal, actually. The pregame O’Colly confetti throws during starting lineup announcements were back. The consistent hum of “ohhhhh” chants from a standing student section while the Cowboys were on defense were back. The trash talk and pettiness were back, too. OSU’s fans have done a great job of generating energy, even without full stands all year, but Monday’s game against No. 16 Oklahoma was electric. The hype around this year’s Cowboys was an alltime high, being the last game in GallagherIba Arena this season and Bedlam, of course, was a perfect storm. Even when OSU fell into a slump, the crowd never did. It was See Bedlam on pg. 4

PLC hosts conference aimed at leadership experience By Amelia Jauregui This past weekend the President’s Leadership Council (PLC) hosted a conference for high school juniors and seniors bringing fun, friendship, and most importantly, leadership. Allowing roughly 200 high school students to attend, PLC was able to safely provide an opportunity for these high schoolers to catch a glimpse of what being a student and leader on OSU’s campus is all about. “TLX is an acronym for The Leadership eXperience; It is a reinvented version of the President’s Leadership Council, Conclave, and we have recreated it with new ideas and just made it an overall great experience,” former TLX attendee and now current member of PLC, Grace Bledsoe said. “It’s a camp for juniors and seniors in high school to see what the President’s Leadership Council is all about, as well as be mentored and learn new topics that can be brought back to their high schools.” Bringing her past experience and enthusiasm, Bledsoe, had the opportunity to be a mentor for the high school students in attendance this weekend. “My role for this weekend was being a small group leader, so I had a family of 10 to 12 students and I absolutely loved it; they were the

sweetest,” Bledsoe said. For Moore High School senior and Oklahoma State class of ‘25, Briley Middleton, her weekend was a great opportunity to meet new OSU attendees and expand her leadership skills. “My favorite thing about this weekend was meeting people that shared the same values as me and being able to learn from other people as well,” Middleton said. “I would say the best leadership skill I learned this weekend was inclusive leadership.” Middleton made the most of her experience and hopes to bring back the new information she learned to her own campus. “I am very passionate about leadership because to me, leadership means to make a positive change or make a positive impression. Andrew McGee was a staff worker at TLX and during one of his speeches McGee said ‘Leadership is about fighting for change, love and others’ I 100% agree with that statement!” High school junior, Cayden Brickman, didn’t travel far to attend TLX, but that didn’t take away from her want for growth. “I loved hearing so many new ideas and perspectives from all of the other college and high school students there and just the opportunity to learn how to be a better leader just from watching them!” Brickman said. “I learned how many different

Amelia Jauregui At last weekends TLX event, students got a chance to see what it would be like to be a leader at OSU.

kinds of leadership there is. To be a leader you don’t have to be in the front of the room and in charge of everything, you can be a leader from the middle or even the back.” This Stillwater native hopes to bring back what she learned to her fellow pioneers, emphasizing the importance of positivity. “To me leadership is making everyone feel important and spreading joy in everything I do while helping guide my peers to be the best

they can be!” Brickman said. After the long weekend, there was one thing that small group leaders wanted for their kids more than anything. “If anything, I want them to learn from me to be unapologetically themselves and confident in their leadership styles and how you don’t always have to be the loudest voice in the room to be heard,” Bledsoe said. news.ed@ocolly.com

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Guess who By Elise Neighbors The African American Student Association partnered with the Xi Mu Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. for a fun night of trivia and games centered around Black History Month. Students learned about interesting facts and monumental events that shaped Black history in the United States. Students were invited to participate in a free and open discussion about race in America as well as discuss the past and present experiences and injustices faced by African Americans in today’s current social and political climate. Kyron Sanders, a member of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, spoke about what Black History Month meant to him. “It’s tradition. It’s loving yourself,knowing who you are, what makes you, you. Breaking down our barriers…” Another student leader, Madison Camper with the Afroam Association, also talked about Black History Month. “The time when you can be yourself, in your blackness,” Camper said. “It’s a month where we know we have that person there, we have that person to count on, and

we can all come together and rely on each other.” During the event, participants were shown a series of video clips from movies as well as real footage of racial violence that has been faced by the Black community. Some of the historic events discussed were the Tulsa Race Massacre, the 16th St. Baptist Church Bombing, Bloody Sunday and the 1967 Detroit Race Riot. Students also participated in dialogue surrounding current race relations, possible solutions, as well as reflecting on personal experiences faced as members of the African American community. “It’s American history, it’s what happened in America. So I think we’re all going to school to be educated, why not be educated on these events that happen?” Sanders said. Studying history and offering education allows a more full and well-rounded understanding of the past and its effects on the future. “(Education is) the best way for people to become aware about topics and have their own opinions,” said Camper. Joining in on these open dialogues allows for students at Oklahoma State to talk freely about their personal experiences and come together to

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appreciate different cultures. If you are interested in joining the Xi Mu Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity,

Inc., it encourages you to check out its instagram; @okstatesigmas. Find out more information about the African American Student

Association on their Oklahoma State Campus Link page. news.ed@ocolly.com

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Jennifer Chessmore The FarmHouse House Mother’s Story

By Bryanna Nickel In order to fulfill the requirement of having an adult on the premises, one woman lives in the FarmHouse Fraternity as their designated House Mother. Jennifer Chessmore lives an interesting life as the FarmHouse House Mother. Chessmore fulfills the adult requirements of Greek Housing but also has many other duties. “I have a few house-specific responsibilities which include: teaching etiquette, serving as hostess for events at the house and attending weekly chapter meetings,” Chessmore said. Chessmore fulfills her formal requirements, but she also serves the Farmers above and beyond her occupation description by doing “mom” things: supplying medical care when one of the men is sick or hurt, reviewing resumes and cover letters, getting stains out of clothes and providing a listening ear. Chessmore also attends FarmHouse men’s activities. “I love going to watch them in their intramural games or shows or concerts, and with the number of activities these guys are involved in, that keeps me pretty busy,” Chessmore said. When Chessmore attended college at OSU, she had many FarmHouse friends. “I knew of their reputation for scholarship, service, leadership, spiritual growth

and gentlemanly conduct,” Chessmore said. Chessmore knew she wanted to apply for the position. “I thought it would be a fun adventure to serve in this role, so I sent in my application,” Chessmore said. When asked about having funny stories from living in a house full of Farmers, Chessmore said, “I’m honestly considering writing a book.” Chessmore’s favorite stories were made in the old fraternity house. In the old house, there were two staircases that faced each other -that happened to be a perfect fit for a mattress. The FarmHouse men would use this as a makeshift slide. Another favorite memory was the time Chessmore joined in on a week-long Nerf gun battle. “I’m sure they assumed someone like a House Mom wouldn’t have a Nerf gun, but they were wrong,” Chessmore said. Chessmore had no idea how many Nerf gun bullets were purchased by the end of the week. Chessmore said that her favorite part of being the House Mother is getting to know the men in the house. She will often become very close to the guys and attend important life events such as weddings, baby showers, etc. “I get very attached to these guys in their four years here, and although I am proud of their success and look forward to the amazing things they will do in the future, it tears my heart out every year when I have to say goodbye to them,” Chessmore said. Chessmore admires and loves the FarmHouse men

Courtesy of Jennifer Chessmore Chessmore has so many fun stories from her days as Farmhouse House mom that she says she might write a book.

immensely. “The motto of FarmHouse is ‘Builder of Men,’ which means that from the pledge program, through their entire time in the house, these guys are expected to strive for growth in all areas of their lives,” Chessmore

said. “I really admire the Fraternity’s model in this regard as I believe it prepares these men to be the best husbands, fathers, employers and members of society.” entertainment.ed@ocolly.com

OPEN YOUR HEART! 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. Take His hand. Take His nail scared hand. Let Him show you the way. Jesus will be your dearest friend, so open your heart and let Him come in. This song is especially for those who have never come to Christ; to receive His forgiveness and a new life of reality with God. This invitation is open to all. No matter what your background. No matter the magnitude of you sin. Jesus can save, forgive and change any or all that come to Him. To die without Christ, is to face God’s judgement without a Saviour, and to face eternal existence without the blessing and presence of a loving God; who sent His son, Jesus

Christ, into the world to die and take the penalty for my and your sins. Everyone who is without Christ in their lives, ought to be running to Him; not delaying a moment longer. The Bible tells us that “whosoever calls on the name of the Lord (Jesus) will be saved. You don’t have to be in a church building. You can pull your car over to the roadside; you can stop a moment at work or home. You can pray with a friend. You can sincerely call on the Lord wherever you are. He turns no one away. I did this very thing in November, 1956 and started an adventure with God that continues today. Go for life’s best. It counts for now and for eternity. “Jesus! Jesus! Jesus! Sweetest name I know. Fills my every longing. Keeps me singing as I go!”

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Bedlam Continued from pg. 1 there to provide the team energy both when it needed it and when it earned it. For someone in the arena, the crowd was arguably the story of the game. And when Oklahoma made a mistake, boy, did they hear about it. Especially the duo of Brady Manek, who airballed two first-half shots, and Austin Reaves, who was getting into it with Bryce Williams and even received a flop warning early in the second half. OSU fell behind in the second half, but when the momentum shifted as Cade Cunningham sparked a 9-0 run, it got even louder. Williams hit a wide open corner three to regain the lead at 66-64 and the roof came off GIA. The roar got even more deafening when the teams walked back to their huddles for a timeout while Kalib Boone waved his arms above his head in front of the student section, egging them on. It felt like a full arena. Boone got the crowd going again in the final minutes, this time with his play. He made a big time bucket in the paint that had him flexing afterwards to grow the lead to four, swatted a shot at the other end, and nearly missed an alley oop attempt on a fast break while being fouled. With 17 seconds left, Manek missed a 3-point attempt to tie the game. Cunningham secured the ball and was fouled, and GIA could taste a Bedlam sweep. Boynton ended his speech hinting at a postseason run. “We hope to continue … in KC. And in Indianapolis, cause we plan on going.” Photo Courtesy Courtney Bay/OSU athletics

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A clean sweep Cowboys defeat Sooners for second time in three days, sweep season series

Dean Ruhl Chris Harris Jr. ran off the court after the final buzzer sounded. He returned with something. A broom.

“I was celebrating with (the student section), and next thing I know, Chris has a broom,” Kalib Boone said. “Then we just started dancing with it.” The broom symbolized the season sweep Oklahoma State pulled off against Oklahoma, its first since 2017. The Cowboys

defeated the Sooners 79-75 Monday night in Gallagher-Iba Arena, two days after defeating them 94-90 in Norman. This was the first time these teams played two games in three days since 1921. “Both teams are good, both teams made adjustments from Saturday,” coach Mike Boynton said. Saturday’s game

was led by Cade Cunningham and his career-high 40 points, but Monday’s was a team effort. With Isaac Likekele remaining out with an undisclosed hand injury, Boone, Bryce Williams and Avery Anderson led the way for OSU. After struggling in Norman, Boone led the team with 17 points and nine rebounds. “I thought (Kalib) was really aggressive both offensively and defensively,” Boynton said. “When he’s dialed in, his mind’s in the right place on both ends of the court, he’s a guy that has a chance to really make a difference.” Williams continued his Big 12 success with 14 points and three assists. Anderson had 11 points, his third straight game in double digits. This was necessary since Cunningham didn’t score a field goal until 7:15 left in the second half. He played all 40 minutes, finishing with 15 points, nine coming from free throws. His final two free

throws put OSU up by four with 6.3 seconds left in the game. Similar to Saturday, the game remained close. OU’s largest lead was nine and OSU’s five. OU’s Austin Reaves followed up his 22-point performance on Saturday with 19. Anderson guarded Reaves in Saturday’s contest, but Williams asked Boynton if he could have the assignment during warmups. “Last game we were chit-chatting a lot, going back and forth,” Williams said. “I tried to go at him for 94 feet. Make everything tough on him. He’s a smart player. I just had to go all 40 minutes.” The Sooners hit 13 3s, four by senior Brady Manek. He scored 20 points, 16 in the first half, and grabbed nine rebounds on Monday. “We won two really hard games without our established leader, our most experienced guy,” Boynton said. “It goes to show we’ve got a lot better over the course of the season.” sports.ed@ocolly.com

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Clutch Kalib Boone shines in Bedlam win By Chris Becker

Oklahoma didn’t offer Kalib Boone during his recruiting process, Boone took that to heart and showed it on the court Monday. Boone became a key piece to the Cowboys offense Monday in the Bedlam win, which completed OSU’s sweep of the Sooners. The matchup between Oklahoma’s Brady Manek and Boone set the tone for the game. Both had offensive explosions, but Boone was able to get some key stops on Manek, especially down the stretch. Manek went into halftime on pace for a big game with 16 points, but he was held to only four points in the second half. “Our communication wasn’t the best in the first half, and I take a lot of responsibility for that,” Boone said. “In the second half, I just told myself, ‘Defense, Defense Defense.’” Boone struggled in the first matchup, but he made sure to switch the narrative in the second game with his style of play. “Today, I felt like I

ran a lot better, my screens we’re a little bit better, I still got called for some illegal screens, but honestly, it was just doing little things in my mind,” Boone said. Everyone knows Cade Cunningham is the star of the team, but OSU thrives on getting multiple guys going early and throughout. The depth of the Cowboys has been a centerpiece for the team this season. Boone was the guy tonight with 17 points and nine rebounds. “Not to take anything away from (Cunningham), at the end of the day, we have all of the pieces, we have all the playmakers, we have all the finishers and all the shooters,” Bryce Williams said. “I feel like we could play with anyone. Cade just takes the pressure off of the rest of us.” Boone’s breakout season continues as the year begins to wind down providing. He gives the Cowboys a valuable interior presence on the glass and scoring. Boone’s success makes it easier for the Cowboys to spread the floor and help lead others to success. “I thought he was aggressive both offensively and defensively,” coach Mike Boynton said. “We got him engaged enough where we were able to switch him in some ball screens, which we don’t do a lot.” sports.ed@ocolly.com

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