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OSU delaying start of spring 2021 semester, canceling spring break
Ryan Novozinsky As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to rise in Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University is planning ahead. OSU announced Tuesday that the 2021 spring semester will start a week later on Jan. 19 and that spring break is canceled due to concerns about the coronavirus. In the statement, Hargis stated the decision was made “in order to avoid another possible surge in COVID cases due to student travel. This approach — which is also being announced today at the University of Oklahoma — will allow us to finish the semester on schedule.”
Hargis said the university’s goal is to ensure that students have a safe academic environment next semester and to have the best chance of finishing the school year in person. “In the weeks and months ahead, we must remain mindful of the responsibility each of us has to our greater campus community to keep everyone well and safe,” Hargis said. “My highest priority is the health and well-being of our campus community while at the same time preserving our academic mission and providing our students with what they need to secure a quality education. “I appreciate the sacrifices you have made to keep our community safe and look forward to another success-
ful semester at Oklahoma State University.” Some students, however, find the decision confusing. “I understand where they are coming from and I am glad they care about my safety,” said OSU junior Kamryn Proctor. “However, what is the difference in everyone going home and on trips for Christmas Break? I am not all for it nor against it. I’m just trying to understand how bringing people back after a six week break is different than a one week break. I don’t need spring break to go somewhere, but it is nice to have a break especially in a time like this.”
Claire Boomer A temperature check station in Edmon Low Library on September 22, 2020 in Stillwater, news.ed@ocolly.com Oklahoma.
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By Chase Weems The climax of the 2020 election season is less than a month away. Residents of Payne County have several important decisions to make on Nov. 3 beyond choosing the winner of the white mansion. Voters will send a State Senator and Representative to Oklahoma City, a U.S. Senator and Representative to Washington, and also decide on two state questions that could affect the lives of many Oklahomans. Democrat Trish Ranson is running for reelection in the 34th District of the Oklahoma House of Representatives. She supports Medicaid expansion and her highest priority is improving public education. Republican Aaron Means is running on the opposite side of the ballot. He opposes the diverting of education funds elsewhere and vows to push pro-life legislation. Ranson and Means previously competed for this position in 2018, when Ranson won by a 14% margin. In the 21st District of the Oklahoma Senate, Republican Tom Dugger is seeking a second term in office. According to the Stillwater News Press, Dugger considers himself “in the middle on most issues,” and prioritizes “watching the budget and ensuring that the taxes collected are spent
well.” Rick Dunham is running against the incumbent on the Democratic ticket. His priorities include Medicaid expansion and improving education in Oklahoma. Frank Lucas is looking to continue his 25 year tenure in the House of Representatives. Lucas supports health care reform through tax credits, cutting taxes, and has voted in agreement with President Trump 97% of the time. Democrat Zoe Midyett prioritizes expanding Medicaid to secure funding to rural hospitals and improving education through smaller class sizes and incentives for teachers. Jim Inhofe is running to keep his seat in the Senate that he has held since 1994. Inhofe’s website claims he is running to “protect Oklahoma families from the Democrats’ radical socialist agenda and advocate for Oklahoma through his close relationship with President Trump.” Seeking to replace the long serving Senator is Abby Broyles. She prioritizes expanding Medicaid, addressing climate change, and criminal justice reform. Along with the many candidates residents have to choose from, there will also be two policy initiatives that the public will vote on: State Questions 805 and 814. If passed, State Question 805 would prohibit the use of past non-violent felony convictions
to inflict a greater sentence on people convicted of a nonviolent felony. Opponents of the initiative claim it will increase crime, while supporters argue it is common sense criminal justice reform that will not only reduce incarceration rates but also save taxpayers millions. State Question 814 seeks to adjust the allocation of annual payments from the 1998 settlement with tobacco companies. Currently, 75% of the funds go to the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) and the remaining 25% is allocated by the Oklahoma Legislature. This initiative aims to flip those numbers -- allocating 25% to TSET and 75% to the legislature that would use the money to fund Medicaid. Supporters of the change see this money as a realistic solution to fund the recently approved Medicaid expansion, while those in opposition worry the initiative will damage tobacco prevention efforts in Oklahoma. Payne County residents and all Oklahomans have significant decisions to consider. Early voting will take place Oct. 29 through Oct. 31. Voter registration ends on Oct. 9 and Election Day is Nov. 3. For more information, visit the websites for the Payne County Election Board as well as the Oklahoma Election Board.
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LIVING FOR OTHERS! "...I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they too may obtain thesalvation that is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.” (2Tim.2:10 NIV) “For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved. Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” (1Co.10:33-11:1 NIV) The words of the Apostle Paul. The apostle is telling us to follow his example as he follows Christ himself. Jesus went about helping, healing, encouraging, and challenging others. His final act on earth was to “die for others; you and me.” In the end, Christ has been exalted eternally to the highest place. Especially in I Co. 9 &10, Paul speaks of his rights as a man and minister of Christ. Yet, he did not take advantage of these rights so there would be no hinderance to his
message of Christ and his salvation. He did not want to place a stumbling block in anyone’s way. He wanted to do everything possible to bring people to Christ. He speaks of running a race to win a prize. In this life, men control their eating and activities to win temporary crowns, but in the Christian’s life we are to discipline ourselves to win a crown that lasts forever. (Co.9:24-27) The Lord Jesus said, “If anyone would come after me. he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” (Lu.9:23 NIV) However. it is not a call to strict religious rules and ceremonies, but a call to live a life in helping and serving others. Christ said, “...whatever you did for one of the least brothers of mine, you did for me.” (Mt.25:40 NIV) Living a lifestyle like this, has an eternal reward
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The Solar system The importance of Club Soccer in Cowgirl Soccer Ben Hutchens Hannah Webb would not be an OSU cowgirl without the Solar Soccer Club. “I credit a lot of my success to (Solar coaches) Adrian Sulca and Misail Tsapos,” Webb said. “I mean they really helped me develop as a player, which obviously gave me the opportunity to be here.” The Solar Soccer Club is a highly touted soccer club based out of Allen, Texas. Solar has both boys and girls soccer teams and features multiple teams with different age limits, ranging from players under 12 and topping out at players under 18. “In Dallas, there are four or five top (soccer) clubs…Solar is one of them for sure,” said OSU soccer coach Colin Carmichael. For young players, club soc-
cer is different from regular high school soccer. “(Club soccer) is ten times more important than high school in our sport,” Carmichael said. “A lot of the kids play high school, but the level is not as good as club because the club teams are made up of all the best players from the high schools.” Webb starred for Solar, recording seven goals during the 2016-17 season. “We went to nationals almost every year that I played,” OSU senior defender Webb said of her Claire Boomer time with Solar. “So that was an Ally Jackson runs to get the ball at the OSU vs. West Virginia women's soccer game at Neal Patterson Stadium. awesome experience. I think the memory from Solar how I’m doing or to “Hannah Webb played players is by design, highest we ever is probably just the tell me congrats on a for Solar, Amber Carmichael sees sucfinished might experiences I had with game or something, so Lockwood played for cess in his process have been sixth my teammates and it’s cool to hear from Solar, Claire Gantzer and doesn’t see a in the nation, I coaches,” Webb said. them every once in a played for Solar, reason to change. can’t remember. “I had some really while,” Webb said. Ki (Kionna Simon) “In our sport, We definitely had awesome coaches who The OSU cowplayed for Solar. Then that’s really the way a lot of success really taught me how girl roster is peppered we’ve got players who it works,” Carmiwith Solar, so it to play the game and with players who have played for Texchael said. “You was cool just to developed my skill.” played for Solar and ans, lots of players don’t really recruit be a part of that.” Even though she other top soccer clubs who have played for high school very As great as is years removed from in Texas. Sting, played for the often, you definitely the wins and suc- actually playing on “We’ve got playDefeaters, so yeah, recruit the club soccess were, they the team, Webb still ers from all those any club in Dallas cer scene.” weren’t Webb’s keeps up with Solar. (elite Texas) clubs there’s going to be best memory of “My old coach who have been very some top kids.” playing for Solar. reaches out every once successful (at OSU),” The high concen“My best in awhile, just to see Carmichael said. tration of elite club sports.ed@ocolly.com
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Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire Oklahoma State Cowboys running back Chuba Hubbard (30) runs for 28 yards in the third quarter of a Big 12 football game between OSU and Kansas.
Big 12 notebook: Mike Gundy pleased with pokes By Adam Engel
Saturday morning, all Big 12 coaches gathered for the weekly media teleconference. Here are a few takeaways. Mike Gundy pleased with pokes Following a blowout win over Kansas in Lawrence this past Saturday, spirits are high on the Oklahoma State’s campus with an undefeated football team. “This is a team that has come together,” OSU coach Mike Gundy said. “The cohesiveness, the chemistry and the culture that we have here is fantastic. We are just ask-
ing our guys to stay the course and continue what they’ve started over the last six weeks. Baylor finally hits the road First-year head coach Dave Aranda and his Baylor squad were able to finally hit the road and headed to Morgantown, West Virginia, on Friday. Baylor was one of the last Big 12 teams to play away from home. Unfortunately for Aranda, his team fell 27-21 in double overtime against WVU. “I do enjoy road games because it is just you and the team and you are able to eliminate
distractions,” Aranda said. “The time spent in the hotel Friday night is an opportunity to get to know your coaches and players better.” Matt Campbell downplays historic victory History was made in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday night. Iowa head coach Matt Campbell and his Cyclone squad were able to defeat Oklahoma 37-30 at home for the first time since 1960. “We’ve had some really great wins in the past, and when we play a team like Oklahoma that has had a ton of success, we want to have the
opportunity to win the football game,” Campbell said. “We’ll take it and we will just continue to move forward.” Tom Herman on Spencer Rattler On Saturday, Texas and Oklahoma will clash in the 115th edition of the Red River Rivalry in Dallas’ Cotton Bowl. Despite OU carrying an unranked status and Texas coming in at No. 24, the contest does not lack star power. OU quarterback Spencer Rattler will look to silence critics come Saturday morning. “I think he’s got a tremendous future,” Texas head coach Tom
Herman said. “You can see why he’s rated where he was coming out of high school. I’m extremely impressed with him. Lincoln Riley compliments cyclones Lincoln Riley and the Oklahoma Sooners fell to the Iowa State Cyclones Saturday in a tightly contested ballgame. “We’ve had some great games with them in the past,” Riley said. “It’s road football man. It’s always tough. They have an experienced quarterback, their tight ends are good players and the running back certainly is a big factor.”
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