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Stitt announces new restrictions on bars, restaurants amid COVID-19 spike Jared A’Latorre Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt is implementing many new regulations to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. During a Monday press conference, Stitt announced that all bars and restaurants must close by 11 p.m. effective Thursday. Only drive-thru or curbside options will be available after 11. Restaurants must also ensure all tables are six feet apart or install sanitized dividers. This announcement comes after the Oklahoma State Department of Health reported that there were more than 2,700 new COVID-19 cases. The state reported nearly 4,000 new posi-
tive tests on Sunday. There were 10 deaths reported Monday. “We need to slow the spread of this virus,” Stitt said in a press conference. “Data shows that social distancing is harder to maintain as it gets later at night, especially at bars.” Stitt also announced that state employees will be required to wear a mask in common areas or places of work. There have been a surge of cases throughout the country. Stitt pleaded with the public to do their job. “Each one of us has a role to play in this fight,” Stitt said. “I need every Oklahoman to think about what they personally can do to help slow the spread.” Stitt told the public to wear masks, social distance and wash hands frequently. This story will be updated.
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Governor Kevin Stitt speaks during a press conference giving an update on the state’s response to COVID-19 on September 1, 2020 at the McKnight Center in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Battle in the trenches OU D-line could cause problems for the OSU O-line
of those guys back, they’re competitive, they can rush the quarterback and they’ve been good against the run,” Gundy said. “Offensively we have to have a really good strategy. We have to be patient in a way that we want to attack, and reduce turnovers, and play as consistent as possible up front with our blocking schemes.” The OSU offensive line has been tested all season due to injuries, but OU’s defensive front seven led by Perkins and Nik Bonnito is a different beast. “It’s a challenge for us,” Gundy said. “I mentioned it earlier, this will be their biggest test.”
Chris Becker Ronnie Perkins made his season debut three weeks ago when Oklahoma took on Texas Tech and has elevated the OU defensive line another notch. In two weeks, Perkins has seven tackles and 1.5 sacks for the Sooners line that has 26 sacks on the season. The Sooner defensive line will go up against a battered and youthful OSU offensive line missing three pieces from earlier File photo in the season. “Now that Chuba Hubbard is pushed into the end zone by the rest of the offensive line during the Oklahoma State vs. Texas they’ve got some sports.ed@ocolly.com Tech football game on Saturday, October 5, 2019, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
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COVID-19 Update By Ryan Boyce
On Monday, the Oklahoma State Department of Health’s COVID-19 dashboard reported 565 active cases in Payne County with 415 cases coming from Stillwater. No additional deaths were reported from yesterday.
At the state level, the dashboard reported an increase in active cases to a new total of 29,157 with an additional 10 deaths from yesterday. This brings the total death count over the course of the pandemic in Oklahoma to 1,538. To prevent the spread of COVID-19
and promote public health, the CDC website recommends frequent handwashing, social distancing of at least six feet, and the use of masks. According to the CDC website, COVID-19 can spread even before symptoms show up, so caution is always advised.
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#GreekStrong Campaign highlights mental health By Ellen Slater
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since last spring. Alongside that, there was a mental health series over the spring and summer semesters. One of the students behind the series was Lucia Kezele, vice president of community outreach for the Panhellenic Council, who is continuously working alongside other council members to put out programming regarding the matter. “Talking about mental health is important in our community because we have a community full of individuals who may not feel or know how to identify what they are feeling, how to talk about what they are going through, or that not being OK is OK,” Kezele said. The purpose of the campaign was to ensure that Greek and non-Greek students on campus feel loved and supported by their peers, said President of OSU’s Multicultural Greek Council Bryan Franco. “We are entering the fourth quarter of the year, and we are uplifting each other up towards the light at the end of the tunnel,” Franco said. “We will finish our year strong regardless of the circumstances, we will continue to prosper.” OSU has had to adapt in many ways this year due to the ongoing pandemic, which has caused a lot of stress to many students and faculty. Green ribbons were passed out by Theta Pond last week to raise awareness for mental health issues and let people know that the campaign was going on. Green is the color used to represent awareness for mental health, and students were also encouraged to wear green the first day of the week to kick off the campaign. There are many resources on Oklahoma State University’s campus for mental health. OSU students who want to seek help should contact the Student Counseling Center which is located at 320 Student Union or visit the Virtual Walk-in Clinic. More information about these resources can be found on the website, wellness. okstate.edu.
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in four college-age people has a diagnosable mental illness. The campaign started Monday, Nov. 9, the Greek neighborhood, which is south of OSU’s campus, became stormed with messages of hope and encouragement as the Greek community took part in #GreekStrong, a campaign put on by the Greek councils at OSU in hopes of opening the conversation for mental health on campus. Encouraging messages, such as “you are enough” and “mental health is just as important as physical health,” were written on banners that were hung on sorority and fraternity houses. While the uplifting banners were not the only part of the #GreekStrong campaign, they did put the word out for the campaign as snapshots of them were displayed all over student’s Snapchat stories and Instagram feeds in support of the campaign. It was clear to the Greek Council members that they needed to do something for the Greek community to facilitate open and honest conversations regarding mental health before students head home for winter break, said Oklahoma State’s Panhellenic Council President Ally Sutherland. “We prioritize the well-being of our members, and #GreekStrong served as a way of outwardly expressing our support and reminding students that their mental health matters,” Sutherland said. The different Greek Councils work on providing mental health resources to their members all year long. When OSU went online last semester the Panhellenic council did a webinar titled “Staying Connected While Social Distancing” that included tips for taking care of your mental health. Also, Greek 100, a studentled peer education program, has had a mental health component in the works
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ACTIVE FAITH! (Part #2) “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for.” (Heb.11: NIV) These Ancients of the Bible were commended for their faith. “Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked with God.” (Gen.6:9 NIV) He believed God existed and God rewarded those who diligently sought him. His faith brought immediate action. (Heb.11:8) He did not put the building of the ark on a long “to do” list. It took 100 years to build. During that time he constantly spoke of the judgement that was coming. (2 Pet.2:5) This was the situation in Noah’s day. How about our day? Do we believe God exists? To so many, God is something of the past; one you give an hour or so every Sunday morning, because of tradition, but he does not truly count
for much in life. So this moves us to turn to things that have only temporary pleasure, and build our life activities around them. Noah and others mentioned in Heb. 11, were looking for something lasting, something God had promised. They realized they were strangers and pilgrims; living here for a short time. They were living for something better. (Heb.11:13-16) It is so worthwhile to read and reread the New Testament and consider what was the hope of the early Christian leaders; they passed on to all the believers. It was not centered in this present life. They were “running a race;” living a life centered in the example of Jesus himself, and in those who walked with him during his earthly life. We can do the same; live for the eternal, present ourselves to Christ, and let him use us to bear lasting fruit.
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Courtney Bay Image Taken At Cowboy Basketball First Official Practice, Gallagher-Iba Arena, Wednesday, October 14, 2020, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK. Courtney Bay/OSU Athletics
Moncreiffe adjusting to his 1213 mile journey to Stillwater Chris Becker Coach Mike Boynton almost didn’t get a final to Canada visit to recruit Matthew-Alexander Moncreiffe. But that one last gast made all the difference, In February, Boynton and assistant coach Erik Pastrana were on one of the final flights out of the country before COVID-19 shut down air travel. They ended up making it to Mocreffe’s game and Boynton said he thinks that the visit was what sealed the deal of his recruitment. “We went to see his coaches
at his school, met with his mentors and sat down with him after one of his games,” Boynton said. “His recruitment was obviously a late one, but it was one that we had a lot of chances to evaluate where he would fit. Quite honestly, we just didn’t feel like we had anybody quite like him and still he’s really unique for our roster with his skillset, his athleticism and his size.” Moncreiffe said OSU was one of the latest schools to offer him, but his whole process happened late in the cycle. Despite OSU getting into the process late, he still saw his future in Stillwater. “I probably got in contact with them maybe in September (2019), right when my season started,” Moncreiffe said. “It was just an instant fit from a personal standpoint and with what I could come in and do. It was just a
perfect fit.” Moncrieffe is from Toronto and now lives in Stillwater, which is a big adjustment for most but not for him. “I’m on campus and it’s quiet for the most part, but I’d say Stillwater and Oklahoma as a whole has a more country feel to it,” Moncreiffe said. “Not in a big city always. Where I went to school, it was kind of locked away from everything, like how it is here. I could be locked away or be wherever, I like that opportunity to focus on your craft because that’s important.” Moncreiffe was ranked as the No. 1 in Canada in his class, but he doesn’t carry himself like someone who has a lot of hype with him. “When I first got here, you think guys with a lot of clout are going to be arrogant and stuff but he’s real humble,” guard Bryce
Williams said. “From the first time I saw him, he plays like him. He’s going to get to the cup, he’s going to dish the ball, play defense, protect the rim and get rebounds.” Moncrieffe has grown a lot in the short time he’s been on campus, especially in his defensive presence and conditioning. He said he’s seen his knowledge of the game grow into the college game. “He comes in the gym and spends extra time, he’s got a maturity about himself that you don’t usually see from freshman,” Boynton said. “When you leave home and go to a prep school at 14 years old and stay there for three years, you have no choice but to grow up.” sports.ed@ocolly.com
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Daily Horoscope By Nancy Black Tribune Content Agency Linda Black Horoscopes Today’s Birthday (11/17/20). Expand and grow through communications this year. Creative discipline and consistency pay off in spades. Prepare for a slowdown with shared accounts this winter, before an income rise. Save for summertime expenses, before your family accounts harvest a windfall. Connect, network and share. 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 — Take advantage of a professional opportunity. Test first, as theories get challenged through application. Make modifications and adaptations. Conditions keep changing. Listen to intuition. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — Your wanderlust is getting worse. Make time for an outing, even a short walk. Connect with trees and nature. Adapt to changes. You’re learning fast. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — Collaborate around a financial surprise. Keep an open mind. Listen carefully when everyone is talking simultaneously. Theories require revision in practice. Make a profitable connection. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is an 8 — Negotiate and strategize. If the pace overwhelms, don’t get into the race yet. Changes require adaptation, especially with messaging. Coordinate with your partner. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — Luck benefits your health, work and fitness. A good deal or opportunity is worth quick action. Check it out before diving in. Do the research. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 7 — Romance can take you by surprise. Relax and enjoy. Words can get twisted. Keep things simple. Listen for love and get an unexpected bonus. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is an 8 — Adapt your place to changing needs. Discover forgotten treasures at home. Surprises abound, and miscommunications spark easily. Take time to clarify. Less is more. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — A creative project takes an unexpected twist. Learn at an intensive pace and adapt new skills to current circumstances. Listen to loved ones, especially children. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — Take advantage of a lucrative opportunity. It may require quick action. Adapt to unexpected news. Pivot to provide what is needed now. You’re well placed. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 9 — New information requires a change in personal plans. Proceed with caution. A lucky break is worth pursuing. You can learn new tricks. You’ve got this. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7 — Listen to intuition. Consider spiritual questions and connections. Connect with your higher vision or purpose. Adapt plans for unexpected changes. New doors open. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7 — Anticipate some resistance. A team opportunity requires discussion, which may not go as planned. Not everyone sees the same possibilities. Clarify and keep doors open.
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