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Notebook: Offensive struggles return for Cowgirls

Jaiden Daughty Forward Macie James fights to secure a rebound.

“Our attack of the zone wasn’t very good,” coach Jim Littell said. “We didn’t get in the spots we needed to get in and then we missed some open looks. A big part of the 2 for 25 was that we passed the ball very poorly. When they spread out the zone because of Lexy Keys and Lauren Fields, you have to attack the high post, and we didn’t pass it well to the Calif Poncy high post.”

Staff Reporter Younger players finding form OSU (8-15 overall, 3-11 Big 12) has focused on Offensive struggles return younger players toward the end of the season.

Before facing Kansas State, the Cowgirls had Freshmen Tori Garza and Macie James have posted two of their best offensive performances of shown promise as offensive weapons for the Cowthe season. Against TCU, OSU scored 76 points, and girls in the future. James has asserted herself as a against Texas Tech, the Cowgirls scored 62 points. primary part of the rotation for OSU, but Garza has Against the Wildcats in Manhattan, Kansas, only recently started to see the floor, but her 3-point everything changed for the offense. The Cowgirls shooting has been a source of hope for the Cowgirls. put up a measly six points on 2 of 25 shooting in the “Tori’s last game she came in and hit a three,” first half against K-State and finished with 38 points. guard Lauren Fields said. “In practice, Tori is always OSU was out-paced by the Wildcats, who despite hitting threes, so I think she could be a special, key only scoring 56 themselves, dominated. shooter. Macie from the beginning of the year has

been surprising me with some of the stuff she’s done.

She has come in and played some really big minutes so I think Macie definitely has a really bright future.

Cowgirls offer Nworie Oklahoma State has been quiet on the recruiting front this season. The Cowgirls do not have a commitment for this year’s recruiting class, but recently made an offer.

On Monday, Emilia Nworie, who plays for College of Southern Idaho and is from Lagos, Nigeria, announced she had received an offer from OSU. On Nworie’s Twitter there are multiple videos she has posted of her dunking, something that has not been done by OSU this season.

At 6-foot-5, the addition of Nworie would be vital for the Cowgirls, who may lose senior forward Kassidy De Lapp and would need to try and fill her interior presence spot. sports.ed@ocolly.com

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Breaking down OSU’s spring roster Dean Ruhl Sports Editor Spring camp starts is in a month.

Less than two months after OSU’s Fiesta Bowl win against Notre Dame, the Cowboys have updated their roster ahead of spring football, including early enrollee freshmen, transfers and returning players.

Nine seniors took advantage of the extra year of eligibility to return to OSU for another season. Defensive linemen Brendon Evers, Sione Asi, Brock Martin and Tyren Irby, longsnapper Matt Hembrough, kicker Tanner Brown and wide receivers Braydon Johnson, Vance Hooper and CJ Tate have opted to return.

The Cowboys added a bevy of walk-ons to the spring roster, including Arkansas transfer Solomon Wright. Wright, a 6-foot, 295-pound defensive lineman is the son of former OSU linebacker Kenyatta Wright.

OSU has eight early enrollee freshmen on roster, including freshman running back Ollie Gordon, one of the more anticipated additions.

Gordon, a 6-foot-1, 210 pound running back garnered attention during his senior season at Trinity High School is Euless, Texas, and reached a four-star rating before signing with OSU during the early signing period.

Wide receiver Talyn Shettron, also enrolled early. Shettron is rated the third-best recruit in Oklahoma, and initially signed with OU before flipping his commitment to the Cowboys.

With the roster shakeup, the Cowboys officially have 120 players rostered for spring camp.

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Weather postpones OSU’s home opener Daniel Allen Staff Reporter OSU’s home opener will have to wait.

Due to inclement weather, the Cowboys first game at O’Brate Stadium against Wright State has been moved to Saturday. To conclude the three-game series, the teams will place a doubleheader Sunday, with the first game starting at 1 p.m.

The Cowboys were originally scheduled to play Friday, but inclement weather expected Wednesday and Thursday in Stillwater, the schedule has been adjusted.

OSU has a 2-2 record heading into the series, after a series win on the road against Vanderbilt and a midweek loss to Sam Houston State on Tuesday.

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Alicia Young During the Oklahoma State vs. New Orleans baseball game on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at O’Brate Stadium in Stillwater.

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The woman, who poured the precious ointment on Jesus just before he was crucified, was criticized for “wasting” this expensive item. Yet, Jesus said everywhere the gospel is preached this woman’s action would be told. (Mk 14:3-9) Little things mean a lot as we are willing to serve the Lord. Paul mentions many in Romans 16 who helped him. The Good Samaritan stopped to help the man beaten and robbed.

(Lu.10:30-37) Paul writes as you have opportunity, do good to all men, especially to other believers.(Gal.6:10) When the poor widow dropped the two pennies, all that she had, into the temple offering. Jesus said she gave more the large offerings given. Her “large giving” was in relation to what she had. (Mk.12:41-44)

Many people may plan to give when they receive a great amount of money, but that large amount of money may never come. We may plan to give time or talent to a project when we have more time, but that perfect time arrangement may never happen. Again, the apostle Paul encourages us “as you have opportunity, do good to all men.”

We never know when a little gesture of kindness, with money, or helping in an area of service, spending a little time with a person, a word of encouragement, will be just the action that will be a great help to someone. These can be practical ways of living out the Lord’s challenge to love one another. This is the fulfilling of the many commandments in the Bible: loving people by word and action.

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Petes of the past

Rachel Williamson Staff Reporter

Although being Pistol Pete has changed during the years, two things remain certain: the head is heavy, and the job requires more than showing up to football games.

The mascot has gone through several evolutions since the early years of student-supplied clothing and pistols, to being band-run and only working games and photo shoots.

Mike Martin, Pistol Pete #20, said times were a little different when he was picked as a Pete alternate with Gary Bridwell in the early ‘70s.

“Gary and I inherited one old orange leather vest and a pair of chaps, and that was it,” Mike Martin, Pete #20, said. “We supplied our own boots, we were not paid, there were no paid events. We just did it because we wanted to. I just did athletic events and the occasional photo shoot.”

As Pete alternates, Martin and Bridwell were free to split their time at events.

“I was picked as the alternate for ‘72 and ‘73,” Martin said. “Then, there got to be too many events, so they told us to split things up, and that was our only guidance. We were literally flying blind. It was a ride, I’ll tell you that.”

Martin said the Student Union Activities Board ran his reign as Pete, then the band was briefly in charge before it got passed to the athletics department, which continues to run Pete’s ventures today.

“You’ll find a few Petes who don’t speak too highly of that experiment, but when the athletics director got it, life got much, much better for the Pistol Petes,” said Martin.

Once the athletics department took control of Pistol Pete in 1984, the mascot’s role became more standardized and less do-it-yourself, in both the costume and event scheduling, morphing into a role similar to today’s Pete.

“When the athletics department took it over it was a night and day difference,” David Treece, Pistol Pete #38, said. “They started to really fund us and bring the spirit group up where it needed to be, it became more standard-

ized.”

Treece was one of the first Petes after the change, and he said finding elements of the costume was much different than in years past.

“That was the first year the athletic department took over the management of the spirit group,” Treece said. “We had so many old chaps being passed down. This was also the first year we went out to the Okmulgee Technical School, and they designed a pair of chaps for us. Western wear shops supplied shirts and black vests, and gave us boots.”

Although the mascots had previously been responsible for dividing up games and occasional appearances, Treece said the athletics department helped them schedule, and they started to make more appearances than past Petes.

“Ninety-nine percent of the time we said yes to events because we knew Pete was a big deal for people,” said Treece. “I did about 350 events. Even back then, we were doing close to 500 events combined a year. It skyrocketed when the athletic department took over.”

One thing that did not change through the decades was how heavy and hot wearing Pete’s head was.

I’ll never forget my first appearance was for state FFA convention,” Steven Vekony, Pistol Pete #88, said.

“The photo shoot ran longer than it was supposed to. When I started it was fiberglass, so you have 45 pounds, no fan, just resting on your head and shoulders. I’ll never forget driving back, and it was dark and late, I couldn’t even check my blind spots because my neck and shoulders hurt so bad.”

For those who have been the mascot, being Pete is more than showing up to games and taking photos. They are proud of the dedication it takes to be the mascot and are honored to keep the spirit of Frank Eaton, the man who inspired the mascot, alive.

“The responsibilities are off the charts,” Martin said. “You have no social life, you are Pistol Pete. When you’re not Pistol Pete you don’t have time for a social life. It literally swallows you up.”

On April 8-9, the National Cowboy Museum’s Hall of Fame will induct

Courtesy of David Treece Mike Martin, the 20th Pistol Pete, poses in his leather vest, boots and chaps for a photoshoot in 1972.

Courtesy of David Treece David Treece, Pistol Pete #38, sits on the first Bullet before a game in 1984.

Frank ‘Pistol Pete’ Eaton to the Hall of Great Westerners.

“I don’t think that any of us who have done Pistol Pete have regretted even a minute of it,” Treece said. “We’re continuing the legacy of Frankie, Jr. and everything he did. We take that pretty seriously in upholding the traditions of Mr. Eaton.”

Vekony said being Pete was more than a costume. His memories as Pete and the impact he made on others will

never be forgotten.

“It was the fact that, regardless of the circumstance, Pistol Pete being there brought joy to the situation,” Vekony said. “I’ll never remember the exact score of a football game, but I’ll never forget some of these emotional appearances that I’ve gotten to do.”

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Courtesy of David Treece Steven Vekony, the 88th Pistol Pete, poses with a mariachi band in San Miguel, Mexico, for an international OSU alumni meeting.

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Little Caesars goes batty with the new “The Batman” Calzony Payton Little Staff Reporter

marinara sauce to add to the overall value.

To counter that, Hoffman brings up the point of the “pizza to box ratio.” Due to the pizza being in a Bat shape and the calzones not taking up too much room, it may leave consumers feeling slightly conned in the amount of food they are getting.

There are clear gaps in the box where cardboard is being shown, and most pizzas counter that by being round.

“You can almost see the empty spaces in the box that are showing you a different kind of signal. Not a bat signal, but a cheap signal,” Hoffman said.

The shape is fun and all, but the majority of the Calzony is Little Caesars pizza.

While it is not particularly bad, Little Caesars is not often the first choice in pizza quality or taste.

It’s cheap and easy, and that is no different with the quality of the pizza with the Calzony. Not bad, per say, but it could leave consumers craving the likes of the various other pizza establishments in Stillwater.

“You get what you pay for,” Hoffman said. “College students go there when you’ve spent your last 10 bucks on maybe a six pack of Natty Lite and potentially two gallons of gas.”

Overall, Little Caesars’ “The Batman” Calzony is a fun way to shake up dinner time, as well as try a bit more of the Little Caesars menu.

The Calzone and the fun shape makes this meal shine, and it does justice to pizza by trying something batty and new.

I am vengeance. I am the night. I am… pizza? In lieu of the new Batman movie titled “The Batman,” Little Caesars is running a unique pizza that they like to call the Batman Calzony.

It’s a typical pepperoni pizza but shaped like the Bat signal, and it features calzones attached to the head of the symbol and to the bottom of the symbol. Having experienced it first hand, here are a few thoughts on the fabled The Batman Calzony.

Food in fun shapes is always a plus. It is the same reason many children like their parents to pick up the “SpongeBob SquarePants,” or Disney Princess versions of boxed mac and cheese. It makes eating it a novelty and fun to talk about.

Although Little Caesars is known for selling their $5 hot and ready pizza, the calzones really carry this bat shaped dish. Pizza connoisseur and Oklahoma State professor Shane Hoffman, better known as Prof. Hoff, also carries this opinion.

“The Calzone is a step above,” Hoffman said. “It’s better than any Calzone I’ve had from Pizza Hut, Papa Johns or Dominos.”

The Calzony almost acts as a bit of a sampler as to what Little Caesars has to offer. With the pepperoni pizza and the calzone in play, the $8 price tag feels like a great value for what is given. When ordering the Calzony, customers are also given a free “The Batman” poster along with sports.ed@ocolly.com

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The 10 best picture Oscar nominees make their pitches for a win Glenn Whipp Los Angeles Times

Joni Mitchell (or at least the person running her official Twitter account) adores that scene, and it takes a lot to impress Joni. We bet she didn’t cry at the end of “The Power of the Dog.” Listen to your For the 10 movies nominated for hearts, voters! Honor those tears. best picture, being invited to the party ‘DON’T LOOK UP’ was just the first step. Now the focus is We don’t need to tell you this is on winning the Oscar. But how? Awards an Important movie — though, we will, consultants are busy sharpening their repeatedly — and that if you don’t appitches, recalibrating their campaigns preciate the Importance and Urgency and figuring out subtle ways (nix that of this brilliant, razor-sharp climate “Dune” spice rack promo) to convince change allegory (from Adam McKay, Oscar voters that their movie is the per Netflix’s “Present Company” podyear’s best. cast, “one of the most brilliant minds ...

As we head into the final stretch ever!”), then A) you just don’t get it (and before voting begins, let’s examine we truly feel sorry for you) and B) you how we’re hearing the messages they’re don’t give a damn about the collapsing sending. climate, the fate of our planet and (it ‘BELFAST’ goes without saying) cinema itself.

[Sung to the tune of Van Morri‘DRIVE MY CAR’ son’s “Moondance”] You’re probably planning on Well, it’s a marvelous year to vote voting for us for international feature.

‘Belfast’ Thank you! Now, we’d ask you to reWith its twinkly grandparents so member how great it felt just two years wise ago (we know, it feels longer) when the A fantabulous year to vote ‘Belyear’s best movie won Oscars for both fast’ international feature and best picture. It ‘Neath those nostalgic black-and- was as if subtitles weren’t a 1-inch-tall white skies barrier but a gateway. If it could happen And all those people in the thewith “Parasite,” it could happen again. aters are swooning It should happen again.

When Jamie and Caitriona dance ‘DUNE’ on the floor They said the book couldn’t be It’s a lot more pleasing than that adapted. We did it. Or, to be more preWestern cise, we’re doing it. (“Dune: Part Two”: Which is just such a colossal bore Coming to theaters in 2023!) They said You know this movie’s magic it was too complex. We streamlined it. seems to whisper and hush They said Timothee Chalamet couldn’t As you fondly remember that be believable as an action hero and adorable tyke’s first crush ... OK ... we’ll give you that. But he Can you please just vote for ‘Bel- brought plenty of authenticity to the anfast,’ this year? guished bits and a certain demographic Can you please just vote for ‘Bel- totally buys him as a messiah figure, so fast,’ it’s so clear! cut him some slack. Now they’re say‘CODA’ ing we can’t win best picture because Sure, those other nominated our director, Denis Villeneuve, wasn’t films might have made you think, but nominated? We got 10 nominations! We “CODA” made you feel. No matter don’t need 11 to win. And if by some how many times you watch our movie chance we do, a reminder: “Dune: Part (and it’s so rewatchable!), when you get Two”: Coming to theaters in 2023! to that audition scene at the end with ‘KING RICHARD’ Emilia Jones singing and signing “Both It looks like our lead actor Will Sides Now,” gazing up at her family Smith is going to win his first Oscar for sitting in the balcony, you lose it, right? his brilliant turn as tennis dad Richard

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Williams. Finally! I mean, he deserves some kind of reward just for making three movies with Tommy Lee Jones.

But while you’re voting for Will, consider the movie itself, which is not about tennis but about family, specifically a family led by a Black man overcoming his childhood trauma to offer his daughters the love and protection that he never had. That’s powerful. And rare to see on screen.

‘LICORICE PIZZA’ Paul Thomas Anderson has never won an Oscar. This year with “Licorice Pizza,” he’s nominated three times — for best picture (as a producer), director and original screenplay. Sure, he probably can’t win all three. But just to be on the safe side, don’t hedge your bets when voting.

‘NIGHTMARE ALLEY’ We’ll be honest. After the meh reviews and the abysmal box office, we’re just happy to be here. Thrilled even.

Have you seen the movie? Of course you have. You nominated it. But ... have you seen it in black-and-white? It’s another movie! Still visually stunning, but 10% more noir-y. What? Yes, that’s the only change. Yes, it’s still two-anda-half hours. No, we don’t agree that that’s a little long. It just affords you even more time to lose yourself in all of the film’s gorgeous beauty. So step right up and ... behold!

‘THE POWER OF THE DOG’ Twelve nominations. More than

any other movie. We know you’re going to give Jane Campion the director Oscar. Everyone says so. Let’s keep it consistent then, like the last couple of years when “Nomadland” and “Parasite” swept both awards. Not like the year before when Alfonso Cuaron won for director — deservedly so, and we’re not just saying that because “Roma,” like “The Power of the Dog,” is a Netflix movie (and don’t discount that ... unless you’re biased against streamers, then forget we even mentioned it) — but then that “Green Book” movie won best picture. Three years on, how does that sit with you? (If you voted for “Bohemian Rhapsody,” don’t bother answering.)

‘WEST SIDE STORY’ [Sung to the tune of “Somewhere”] There’s a place for us Somewhere a place for us Beyond that Oscar for Ariana DeBose Vote for us Somewhere Maybe costume design That would be fine But best picture too Don’t forget Even if we’re just an update of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ Hold our hand and we’re halfway there Somehow Someday, somewhere entertainment.ed@ocolly.com

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Today’s Birthday (02/24/22). This year favors inner growth and development.

New possibilities arise naturally with disciplined routines, plans and preparation.

Ride a professional surge this winter, inspiring spring connection, communication and creativity. Take another tack with summer explorations, as autumn conditions favor expanding terrain. Restore, replenish and recharge.

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 — Travel interferes with your routine.

Find agreement where least expected. Good news comes from afar. Imagine an educational dream come true. Plot the steps.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 9 — Discuss shared accounts and ideas for growth. Turn down an expensive proposition. Avoid risk or waste. Reinforce basic structures and faithfully contribute. Pull together.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — Share something new with your partner. Verify intuition with factual data. Have patience with chaos or confusion.

Use your persuasive charms. Realize romantic dreams.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 9 — Discuss potential ways to improve physical performance with trusted experts. Set backup plans and alternatives.

Small changes can reap big rewards. Adjust healthy practices.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9 — Take a creative tack. Minimize risk or trouble. Adapt with changes. Relax and have fun with family. Encourage artistic impulses. Enjoy games, sports and diversions.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Home and family take priority. Share emotional support with changes. Make structural repairs and domestic improvements. Align on which possibilities to realize first.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 9 — Reinforce basic structures with a creative project. You can solve a challenging puzzle. Follow rules carefully. Realize your vision with dedication and heart.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 9 — Discuss lucrative potential. Dreamy opportunities arise in conversation. Adapt around unexpected circumstances. Add support structures to reinforce projects with heart. You can find the resources.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 9 — Imagine a personal dream or vision that moves your heart. Take action for love. Put in the backstage preparation to make it happen.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 7 — Enjoy a private retreat. Productivity and creativity flourish behind closed doors. Consider an inspiring vision or possibility. Plot potential steps. Savor connection with nature.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8 — Team participation can fulfill dreams when animated by love. A formidable challenge requires respectful diplomacy. Listen to your crew. Adapt strategies around changes.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — Measure the gap between a professional dream and reality. Discover unexpected progress and remaining challenges.

Align actions toward work that calls to your heart.

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