Friday, February 1, 2019

Friday, February 1, 2019

O’COlly Housing Guide 2019

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The process of finding off-campus housing E lla Powel l Staf f R epo rter @o c olly

Looking for off-campus housing is a bittersweet arrangement. You have more independence and you can start to build your credit with little to no stress, but there is a lot to think about. When looking for housing, especially in Stillwater, there can be a lot of very different options. Don’t worry, with a little time and research you can find a nice place at a low cost. Here is the process of finding off-campus housing like a pro:

Step 1: Research Research is the most

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important step in any decisionmaking process. Make sure to ask yourself questions and to be honest with what you can and can’t live without. Here are a few things to research when you look at what place you want to get: • Location/ Distance from Campus • Cost • Size • What is allowed and not allowed • Management • Benefits • Lease agreement • Honest reviews from previous tenants

Step 2: Visit the place

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Aspen Heights offers multiple options for off-campus housing.

Now that you’ve found a place that you like, visit it.

Pictures on the internet are a great place to start and see if you like the layout. But, most of the time, those pictures are highly staged to look both bigger and more inviting. Every apartment or house should let you come visit to see for yourself the actual dimensions

of the place. Never move into a place that you have not visited before. Looks can be deceiving. What’s great about visiting a location is that you can ask questions. It is suggested that you visit more than one place so that you can get an accurate idea of several different places.

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Step 3: Apply

After careful consideration and research, you finally have a place that you want to apply for. Make sure that when you do apply, you read the lease agreement carefully and print it out and keep it someplace important. If you don’t have people in mind to move in with, make sure you read the roommate application so if you have any allergies or any preferences, you get those addressed. Make sure that you carefully read information on payments. This includes deposits, pet fees, security fees, insurance fees and furniture fees. Once you read everything carefully you are ready to go.

An important aspect when looking for a new apartment

is to never be afraid to ask questions. Moving off campus can be stressful, especially when you don’t know what you are looking for. Don’t get into a bad situation or have to overpay for something just because you don’t want to ask questions. Everyone asks questions on their first go around.

Don’t base decisions off emotions. Just because a place is pretty doesn’t mean it’s the best choice for you.

Ella Powell is a theater junior from Tulsa.

She can be reached at ella. powell@okstate.edu.

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Questions off-campus apartment seekers should ask El la Powel l S taff R epo rt er @ oco lly

So, you’re ready to move off campus, but you don’t know what to look for in an off-campus apartment or house.

Here are some of the things to make sure to research or ask questions about before making a commitment to a place that doesn’t turn out to be what it seemed.

When looking for a place off campus there are several factors to consider. Below are some of the most important things to look into when you are finding your new place. When you make these decisions, make sure you do it based on logic, not emotion. Just because they throw

in a free toaster doesn’t mean that that apartment is the best fit for you.

you provide? How are you receiving your mail?

Benefits

Location Where is the place located? Is it in a nice part of town? Does its location make the price go up? What stores are around it? What Adam Luther/O’Colly does travel look like between The Links at Stillwater offer multiple options for off-campus housing. it and campus?

Cost What’s the cost of a one bedroom, two bedrooms, etc? What are the fees if I get a pet? What is it furnished versus unfurnished? When is payment due each month?

How many months is the lease?

Size What kind of size do I want my apartment? How many bedrooms? Do I want to rent an entire house or just one room? Does it include a kitchen or washing machine?

Permitted

What’s permitted in the apartment? Is something denied that is a must-have for you? Can you have a pet?

What limits do they have?

Management What does management cover? What do they fix and what do you fix? What do they provide and what do

What kind of benefits does the complex have? Do they have a pool? Do they have a gym? Do they have events or can you set up your own?

Lease agreement What does the lease say?

Is there anything not in the agreement that you have questions about? Is there anything that seems wrong?

Honest reviews Do these reviews seem fake? Do they tell errors within the complex that you

can live with?

These are just some of the questions you can ask when you are getting started in your search for your new place. At first, it can seem like a lot, but over time you will be renting places like a pro. Read the O’Colly’s blog about the process of finding off-campus housing in Stillwater if you have more questions about finding your ideal place.

Don’t worry, relax, if you are smart and do your research, you can find a place that is both cost-effective and that suits your needs.

Ella Powell is a theater junior from Tulsa.

She can be reached at ella. powell@okstate.edu.

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Why I’m choosing to move into an apartment next semester

J oseph Fazio S taf f Repo rt er @ Jo s ephDFaz io

For the past year and a half, I have lived in the same room, in the same dorm.

After living there for a considerable amount of time, I have decided it is time to move out.

I have made many memories in my dorm room and have gained three lifelong friends in the process, but I am done with on-campus housing.

It would be more simple to provide a list of bullet points as to why living in an apartment is better than a dorm, but I will explain many points here.

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The first point is that apartments (depending on where you live) are considerably nicer looking than dorm rooms.

I live in a deluxe suite style dorm, not saying which because nobody needs to know where I live.

O’Colly File Photo In said dorm, the living The University Commons rooms are a mix of traditional and room has a couch and armsuite-style dorms. chair which feels like it is In my dorm, we have into an apartment. solely a wooden frame with what Oklahoma State tries The third reason I am fabric draped over it. to pass off as a “kitchenmoving into an apartment One time, my roommates’ ette.”

Basically, we have a is the closeness to my work. friend slept on our couch sink, countertop and two As an editor for the O’Colly for three days. I thought the cabinets. I would hardly call and a sports media student, floor would have been more that a kitchenette.

I am at the journalism buildcomfortable.

As much as my parents ing many hours a day.

The second reason I am doubt I would do if I got an The dorm I currently live moving into an apartment apartment, I love to cook. in is a mile away from the is because there is a lack of With what OSU provides journalism building. I’m cooking equipment in the dorms. as a kitchen, I am moving not complaining that I walk OCOLLY.COM

two miles a day to and from the journalism building, but many of the apartments in town are closer to where I work.

The last and most important reason I am moving into an apartment is the cost of living.

In my current dorm, I am paying $750 a month and I am only allowed to live there during the school year.

If I had a internship or job here this summer, I would have to move into a different dorm where the summer prices are outrageous.

I also expect prices for dorms to go up as well for the 2019-20 school year.

In the apartment I am going to live in next semester, I will be paying

over two hundred dollars less per month. I also have a 12-month lease, meaning I can remain in my apartment if I am here for the summer.

The amenities my apartment will have with the price I will pay outweighs what OSU has to offer.

Now all of these points I am making are only why I am moving into apartment.

Other people will have other reasons to stay in a dorm or move into an apartment.

But for what OSU charges students so they can get the “college experiences” is ridiculous.

Joseph Fazio is a sports media sophomore from West Bridgewater, Massachusetts. He can be reached at jfazio@okstate.edu.

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Backstreet Boys’ ‘DNA’ has music from today with ‘90s lyrics M egan Hays

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Backstreet’s back.

The Backstreet Boys released their ninth studio album “DNA” in the first month of 2019 and it feels like a blast from the past.

While the boy group has departed from the image of frosted tips and baggy clothes, their voices still sound the same. The music on the album isn’t stuck in the 90’s, but the lyrics are reminiscent of the love songs that made the Backstreet Boys famous.

The title track “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” showcases primarily A.J. and Nick’s voices in the verses leading up to the chorus, but the high harmonies is a departure from the rest of the album and

their older songs. The song starts off with a heavy piano undertone before breaking off into a more synthetic sound as it hits the first chorus. This is revisited throughout the song, keeping the listener interested in the progression of the song.

The group then plays with the sound of their traditional love songs in “Nobody Else”.

The lyrics describe the emotional journey of a relationship and, with their harmonized Backstreets boys/twitter voices, perfectly depict the Backstreet Boys signing copies of their new album “DNA.” story of how the relationship develops. The story is The song is stripped of the this song lacks. The lyrics are paired with modern electronic electric touches from all of cliche and while the group overtones and the subtle synthe other songs of the album, does put forth enough emotion thesized string instrument in replaced by breathy and soft to account for the lack of lyrithe background to cover the acapella. The melodies are cal integrity, the lack of fully higher register make for one of soothing and the group’s matured verses may cause the better songs on the album. vocal talent is obvious, but a more lyrically inclined listenThey continue experimentstripped down song like this ers to be disappointed. ing with their song “Breathe.” requires strong lyrics, which Lyrical maturity and

development is the main weak point on the album as a whole.

“Passionate,” “Chances” and “Chateau” all demonstrate this. While “Chances” and “Chateau” are more of a vocal retelling of stories revolving around finding love or reconnecting with an ex, they don’t add anything to the genre of love songs about those topics.

In fact, they seem to contain the cliches of a romantic comedy with similar plotlines.

For a group that has been around for 25 years, it is expected that the group should experience growth both vocally and lyrically. The Backstreet Boys’ vocal performance over the course of the album is impressive, and the harmonies between members is seamless, but with this vocal maturity the audience should

also expect lyrical maturity as well. For a 90’s boy band, lyrical maturity may not be on brand, but seeing a glimpse at what they can do with more developed lyrics and story in “Nobody Else” makes the rest of the songs on the album disappointing.

The overall album feels like the music and vocal are completely in 2019, yet the lyrics are stuck in the lovesick ‘90s.

For casual listeners or older fans, this album hits all of the marks, but it doesn’t hold up to deeper analysis.

Megan Hays is a chemistry junior from Bartlesville. She can be reached at news.ed@ocolly. com.

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How to decorate your apartment on a budget

El li e Meler o C it y N ews Editor @ el ean or _m el er o

Moving into your first apartment or house is an exciting experience, but it can also be stressful.

You want to decorate so that it’s a place that you actually want to live and hang out in, but if you’re a college student on a budget, that can be difficult. Here are a few tips on how to decorate your apartment without breaking the bank.

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furnished apartment, coordinate with your roommates on who’s going to provide what. If somebody says they already have a TV stand, ask them for a picture of it so that you can try to find a coffee table that matches. It’s also a good idea for you and your roommates to discuss what type of aesthetic you’re going for in your shared living space so that you know what type of decorations and furniture to look for, but try to stay flexible.

2. Shop second-hand Furniture is expensive, so shopping

3. Don’t be afraid to do it yourself

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Decorating your apartment is a way to feel home away from home during the school year.

second-hand is the best way to go.

Try to talk to family members or family friends to see if they have any decent furniture they’re looking to get rid of and would be willing to sell to you. They’ll probably give you the best deal because they know you.

It’s also good to look in thrift stores and at yard sales because you can find great deals in those places. If you know any students who already live in an apartment or house, ask them where they bought their furniture because that can be a good starting point, too.

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DIY is amazing for decorating on a budget, and it can also help you get exactly the type of decorations you were looking for because you’re the one making it. You can find all sorts of DIY tricks to spruce up second hand furniture online and there are tons of ways that you can make your own furniture out of stuff you can find in your parents’ garage.

Of course, there are also thousands of ideas for actual decorations.

Canvas paintings are always fun, and you’d be amazed at how much stuff you can make with a hot glue gun. If you like wine, you can find some pretty cool stuff to make from wine corks, and empty wine bottles make great flower vases. A quick Google search can help you find ways to turn some stuff you might already have into awesome decorations.

Ellie Melero is a multimedia journalism sophomore from Leavenworth, Kansas. She can be reached at news.ed@ocolly.com.

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OSU guard Ja’Mee Asberry shoots a layup during the Oklahoma State-No. 1 Baylor Big 12 Conference women’s basketball game at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater.

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Jim Littell embraces Ja’Mee Asberry for a talk after Oklahoma State’s basketball game vs. No. 1 Baylor on Jan. 30, 2019, in Stillwater, Oklahoma at Gallagher-Iba Arena.

PHOTOS: OSU falls to No. 1 Baylor

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Braxtin Miller takes a fade away shot during Oklahoma State’s basketball game vs. No. 1 Baylor on Jan. 30, 2019.

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OSU forward Vivian Gray drives to the basket during the Oklahoma State-No. 1 Baylor game in Stillwater on Jan. 30, 2019.

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Kim Mulkey coaches from the Baylor bench during Oklahoma State’s basketball game vs. No. 1 Baylor.

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Cowb oy Basketball

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Former manager Taylor adjusts to daily grind of Cowboy basketball H a l lie Hart, S ta ff R epo rt er , @Halliehart

When Tanner Taylor decided to become an Oklahoma State men’s basketball manager, he didn’t plan to take a charge from a starting point guard.

Taylor, a junior from Emporia, Kansas, is no longer a manager.

Because of OSU’s thinning roster, Taylor earned a spot on the team before its home loss to Oklahoma on Jan. 23.

Taylor is waking early to join his teammates at breakfast each morning.

He is enduring the arduous weightlifting sessions. Instead of watching the Cowboys and rebounding for the team, Taylor is playing in their scrimmages.

He said he is adjusting to the workouts, but his experience as a manager is helping him.

“I think I definitely have a head start on what most people would probably have knowing the plays, knowing how aggressive you have to be during practice, especially on defense,” Taylor said.

In practice, Taylor, a former OSU football walk-on, showed Boynton and the Cowboys what he has learned about unwavering defensive strength. Junior guard Thomas Dziagwa said Taylor took a charge from Isaac Likekele, OSU’s freshman starting point guard. “(Likekele) says that he got pushed in the back, but it looked pretty clean from my angle,” Dziagwa said.

Although Taylor hasn’t played in a game, he donned a uniform during the Cowboys’ matchup against South Carolina during the past Saturday in Stillwater. OSU (9-11 overall, 2-5 Big 12) rolled past the Gamecocks, and Taylor was relishing the experience before the game started.

“It’s hard to explain, but you can just definitely feel the energy right when you put on the jersey,” Taylor said.

He and his teammates will face Kansas State at 5 p.m.

Saturday in Gallagher-Iba Arena. The Wildcats (15-5, 5-2) are tied with Baylor to lead the Big 12. Despite a loss to Texas A&M in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge, KState has a five-game conference winning streak.

Whether Taylor gets playing time or sits on the bench Saturday, his role for the Cowboys is instrumental.

“He’s here to make us better, so kudos to him,” Dziagwa said.

Mike Boynton, OSU’s coach, added Taylor to a roster of nine. Boynton dismissed Michael Weathers, Kentrevious Jones and Maurice Calloo on Jan. 16 for breaking rules. After Taylor joined, junior Trey Reeves arrived at practice Thursday with a broken right foot.

Taylor is the only new Cowboy listed on the roster, but Boynton said he is adding players to the practice squad.

Taylor came to OSU as a walk-on safety and quickly learned college football wasn’t for him.

Then he turned to basketball. As a dedicated manager, Taylor kept watch of his phone, consistently ready to help any player who called him. Dziagwa said during their freshman year, Taylor answered his calls at 6:30 a.m. and visited the gym to rebound for him.

“He’s Oklahoma State through and through,” Dziagwa said. “He bleeds orange.”

Before Taylor became an OSU guard, he was midway through his third season as manager. Taylor said Lance Troester, the assistant athletic director for basketball, asked him if he would like to join the team. Taylor and Boynton agreed for it to happen.

Joyful reactions have flooded Taylor. He said the

night he learned the news, he talked to his parents, who were elated, for nearly two hours on the phone. Managers have offered vocal support for him. Boynton said he and the Cowboys are thankful Taylor has sacrificed time so he can help OSU. After practice, Boynton said he occasionally waits in Gallagher-Iba Arena. He observes how the situation has changed; the managers are rebounding for Taylor.

“I kind of get a chuckle out of that,” Boynton said.

“It’s a pretty cool story.”

Hallie Hart is a sports media from Chandler. She can be reached at hallie.hart@okstate.edu.

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Changes coming for Cowboys as they prepare for a big weekend Sam Lan e, S p orts R ep ort er , @sam_lan e 1 8

Writhing in pain and the crowd suddenly silenced, his heroic return became an unthinkable nightmare.

In the final period of what was Boo Lewallen’s return to the mat from a two month injury, one takedown changed everything.

Lewallen, a redshirt junior on the Oklahoma State wrestling team, was taken down onto the shoulder that had already caused him to miss all but one match prior to his return this season.

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struggled with injuries all season, OSU coach John Smith said he knows he has a team built to withstand this.

“We’ve gone the whole season without (Lewallen),” Smith said. “It doesn’t set us back other T.C. Brewster/O’Colly than we lost a great kid, Oklahoma State’s Boo Lewallen went down with a shoulder but he does a lot for us and injury in OSU’s past dual match. in the future he will do a of the season, Smith was tween the two weights.” lot more for us. Boo will not ready to call anything Whichever wrestler bounce back for us.” and suggested that Gfeller Smith rolls with at 149 Prior to Lewallen’s might even move down will not have an easy injury, freshman Kaden to his preferred weight of weekend with NorthGfeller was No. 2 OSU’s ern Iowa’s No. 10 Max starter at 149 and was 21-2 141.

“I don’t know,” Smith Thomsen and Lehigh’s with his two losses coming said. “We’re gonna wait Cortlandt Schuyler coming against the No. 2 and No. and see. We’re going to to Gallagher-Iba Arena.

3 wrestlers. look at 141 as a weight When asked about class that we’d like to see Lineup changes coming whether Gfeller would assume the spot for the rest our best wrestler at beOCOLLY.COM

Along with Lewallen, OSU (10-0) has other former All-Americans on the injury list. Seniors Chandler Rogers (165) and Preston Weigel (197) have missed a combined 14 dual matches for the Cowboys this season, which has caused significant shifting at OSU’s upper weights.

As of now, Dakota Geer has moved from 184 to 197 to cover the loss of Weigel, which has caused Jacobe Smith (184) to move up a weight and Joe Smith to wrestle at 174. In place of Chandler Rogers, Andrew Shomers has moved up to 165 from his usual 157.

The changes have caused a majority of the

Cowboys’ lineup to adjust on the fly to new weights, and with the NCAA’s descent plan, John Smith said he will have to decide what his postseason lineup will look within the next two weeks.

“There’s still some question marks,” Smith said.

“We’ve still got some guys wrestling up. (Preston) Weigel and Chandler Rogers are the two we’re waiting on to see what plays out. Both have an opportunity to come back, and both will have a spot when they come back.”

Sam Lane is a sports media sophomore from Oklahoma City. He can be reached at samlane@okstate.edu.

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OSU Aviation Soars Fast-growing program adding new planes to fleet

As demand for pilots and other aviation experts around the world grows, Oklahoma State University’s aviation program is stepping up to help meet those needs.

OSU is adding the technologically advanced Cirrus Aircraft SR20 to its existing aviation program fleet.

This is the first partnership between Cirrus and OSU, resulting in five new aircraft for the university’s wellestablished aviation program.

Those aren’t the only new planes headed to Stillwater.

Oklahoma State will receive a factory-new, custom-branded Cessna Skyhawk this spring, thanks to its participation in the 2019 Top Hawk program, a partnership between Textron Aviation and top university aviation schools that provides students with access to the Cessna Skyhawk. The aircraft will be used to support flight training and promote aviation at air shows, aviation contests and recruiting events throughout the year.

“We are excited to partner with Cirrus and add to our fleet,” said Lance Fortney, program manager for the OSU Flight Center. “As our program continues FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2019

A factory-new Cessna Skyhawk, branded specifically for OSU, will head to campus this spring.

OSU will receive five Cirrus Aircraft SR20 this fall.

to grow, it’s important for us to upgrade our fleet and equipment so that we can continue to deliver the highest quality learning experience for our students.

Having brand-new airplanes that are considered the safest training aircraft on the market is a key selling point for our program and will help us attract the best and the brightest to OSU.” Delivery of the five Cirrus aircraft to the OSU Flight Center is expected in fall 2019.

Fortney also commented on OSU’s participation in Top Hawk.

“Being named a Top Hawk school is a tremendous honor that reflects OSU aviation’s rich tradition of excellence and strong national reputation,” he said.

“Having access to this aircraft will help improve flight training efficiencies and allow our students to train in a top-of-the-line aircraft. The Flying Aggies will take the aircraft to numerous air shows and competitions across the country, which will provide excellent visibility for the partnership between Oklahoma State and Textron.” OSU is among four universities selected for the 2019 program.

OSU’s aviation program dates back to its origins in the Civilian Pilot Training program of 1935. Today, it enrolls more than 300 students annually, offering undergraduate degrees in aerospace logistics, aerospace security, aviation management, professional pilot and technical service management. It is also one of only 18 universities in the nation offering graduate-level aviation degrees.

Within the last five years, overall enrollment in the program has increased nearly 40 percent, with the professional pilot option experiencing almost 50 percent enrollment growth. The fall 2018 freshman class nearly doubled in size from 2017’s incoming class, directly reflecting industry demand.

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According to the International Civil Aviation Organization, 620,000 pilots will be needed to fly aircraft by 2036. To put that into perspective, that means hiring almost 492,000 new pilots, or 67 per day for the next 20 years. The organization also forecasts a need for 94,000 new air traffic controllers and 1.3 million maintenance professionals.

Now is one of the best times to pursue a career in aviation as airlines work to fill thousands of positions vacated by retiring pilots while demand for air travel increases.

According to Boeing Global Services, more than 80,000 pilots are expected to retire within the next 20 years in the United States alone. Additionally, the International Air Transport Association predicts that air travel will double over the next 20 years.

LEARN MORE: Visit aviation.okstate.edu to learn more about OSU’s aviation program.

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‘Sex Education’ brings British comedy to an American audience J e t T ur n er,

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Netflix brings us another hilarious, sexually driven show with 2019’s “Sex Education.”

This modern coming-ofage tale follows 16-yearolds and their lives at home, in high school and, most importantly, their sexual development.

Otis Milburn (Asa Butterfield), Jean Milburn (Gillian Anderson), Meave Wiley (Emma Mackey), Eric Effoing (Ncuti Gatwa), Adam Groff (Connor Swindells) and Aimee Gibbs (Aimee Lee Wood) are who is primarily followed throughout the series.

Everything begins when Adam and Aimee are

experiencing issues in their sexual lives. The two eventually go to Otis because his mother, Jean, is a sex therapist. Meave picks up on this and realizes money can be made from herself and Otis running an underground sex therapy clinic.

Compared to other teendriven movies and shows on Netflix, “Sex Education” is by far the most engaging and full of substance, but some of the ways they approach modern-day issues teenagers face is predictable and clumsy.

Important discussions on homosexuality, family issues, abortion and more are had, but the discussions aren’t as fleshed-out as they could have been. More depth and better handling

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Gillian Anderson and Asa Butterfield in “Sex Education.”

with divisive topics could have helped solidify the seriousness of some of these topics and their willingness to tackle it head on.

The comedy, on the other hand, is fantastic. The signature dry British humor hits at all the right moments

and will leave you feeling awkward and sometimes uncomfortable, just like your entire high school experience.

The acting in “Sex Education” is also a highlight, as all of the relatively unproven actors and actresses

bring their A game when it comes to comedy as well as displaying the emotional turmoil high school can cause.

One criticism of the show is how most characters and situations are portrayed in cliché ways, but this actually works to its advantage.

The cliché nature these situations are presented in is not romanticized and are instead presented in such a blunt and sincere way that it makes the situation seem more realistic, adding to the awkwardness and hilarity of the overall show.

The goal of this series has been well accomplished as it provides a funny and realistic portrayal of modern-day teenagers going through puberty as well as

provide commentary on social issues that need to be addressed.

“Sex Education” follows Netflix’s trend of pushing the boundaries with what television can be. Alongside shows like “Big Mouth,” Netflix is offering genuine commentary on society in an engaging way that keeps people not only interested and thinking but laughing as well.

“Sex Education” is Netflix’s first bingeworthy series of 2019 and, by the end, will leave you begging for more.

Jet Turner is a multimedia journalism sophomore from Van Buren, Arkansas. He can be reached at entertainment.ed@ocolly.com.

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Despite great casting, ’Serenity’ suffers from late plot twist

H aley M ac h a , S taf f Repo rt er , @ haleym ac h a

Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway reunite on the big screen this weekend in director Steven Knight’s new movie “Serenity.”

Despite the undeniable chemistry between McConaughey and Hathaway that we first got to see in “Interstellar,” the storyline of this movie seems to be underdeveloped until the last 45 minutes, where an insane plot twist is thrown in that does not make much sense, making the otherwise serious film seem a little goofy.

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Baker Dill (Matthew McConaughey), a full-time fishing boat captain. The movie opens with Dill and his first mate, Duke (Djimon Hounsou), out at sea with two tourists they took out for a fishing trip.

They get a bite and Dill “Serenity”/IMDb refuses to hand the reel Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway star in “Serenity.” over to their paying customers because he insists husband, Frank (Jason the film is the notion that that it is “the same fish.”

Clarke), out on his boat everyone on Plymouth Throughout the entire and throw him into the Island, where the story film Dill maintains this water for the sharks. takes place, knows everyridiculous obsession with Dill battles with his thing that happens, as it catching one particular conscience and his desire happens. This is partially tuna fish, which he named to protect his son, Patrick, explained through the Justice. His world is while also weighing the very far-fetched endshaken up when his exreward of $10 million ing, but seems to be the wife, Karen (Anne Hatha- that Karen promises him only thing in the movie way), shows up one night if he succeeds in killing which even partially her husband. The most ties in to the plot twist, and asks him for a favor eerie and strange part of losing the satisfaction of – to take her abusive new OCOLLY.COM

the “ah-ha!” moment of many other mind-twisting movies.

While the film did have some great positives, such as the raw emotion and complete dedication in the characters and the compelling mystery of what happened in Dill’s past, where he was formerly known as John and left Karen at home when he went to fight in Iraq, the film overall appears poorly developed.

The first half of the movie comes off as a very engaging thriller, however, Steven Knight seems to have gotten a little carried away with his plot-twists. This includes a little too much nudity

and too many sex scenes, which just seem random and unneeded. The leading cast of McConaughey, Hathaway and Clarke are a recipe for a great film, and is the most attractive part of the movie.

“Serenity” had the potential for greatness, had Knight stuck to the murder-mystery thriller is started out as and left out his attempt at an M. Knight Shyamalan level plot twist.

Haley Macha is a sociology freshman from Frisco, Texas. She can be reached at haley.macha@ okstate.edu.

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Crime Notes: Burglary at drug store and drug bust Ca i t lin Thom as , C ri m e R epo rter , @TheCaitTh om as

Burglary at Charlie’s Discount Drug When Lance Reece went to unlock the front door at Charlie’s Discount Drug on Jan. 25, he discovered that the door was damaged.

“You could tell that someone had used something to pry open the door,” Reece said.

“Like a crowbar, possibly.”

Police responded to the reported burglary early Friday morning, according to a press

release from the Stillwater Police Department. Officers checked to make sure there were no suspects still inside, and then detectives with the Criminal Investigations Unit processed the scene, including reviewing surveillance footage. It is unclear whether the surveillance footage has provided the police Adam Luther/O’Colly with any leads.

Police responded to a reported burglary at Charlie’s Drug early Friday morning.

The suspects apparently entered through “You have a safe that even though something that it was in the thouthe second door, unable you’re not supposed to is cut, but that didn’t sands of dollars. to get the front door be able to break into, happen this time.”

“They got into our open. Reece said the and they got into that,” Reece said that while safe, and that’s where perpetrators cut the Reece said. “You have he was not the one who we keep all of our cable to the security a security system that accounted for what was narcs,” Reece said, system. should send an alarm missing, he guessed adding that the safe

also contained deposit money.

The drug store was the target of an armed robbery in November last year.

Reece said he expects the recent law regulating the number of opioid pills physicians can prescribe to lead to more break-ins like this.

“With the law change as narcotics, it’s harder and harder for the so-called druggies to get their fix, and so they’re just going to be more and more diligent trying to find a way to do it, and the more we lock up, the more likely

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NEW S they’re going to walk in with a gun,” Reece said. “And that could be the only way for them to get it. So there’s only so much we can do.”

But there are things they can do, including installing another security camera in a strategic location, which Reece said was recommended by one of the investigators.

Reece said that the possible danger doesn’t make him not want to be a pharmacist, though.

“I would hate to think that a job like this would be a dangerous one,” Reece said. “But you do have to be diligent and aware of your surroundings.”

Anyone with information about the burglary

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or who saw a suspicious vehicle or person is encouraged to call SPD at (405) 372-4171.

Stillwater Police Seizes Drugs, Guns Police seized meth, marijuana and guns at a residence southeast of Stillwater on Thursday morning.

Officers from SPD’s patrol division, detectives from the Special Projects Unit and deputies from the Payne County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence near 56th Avenue and Jardot Road at 9:17 a.m. A press release from the SPD reported that police found more than six ounces of meth and

seven guns at the home, as well as marijuana, packing materials and a digital scale.

Police arrested residents Michael Snyder and George Mefford at the home and took them to Stillwater Municipal jail. Both are held on complaints of drug trafficking. Snyder is held on complaints of possession of a firearm during commission of a felony, but Mefford is held on complaints of possession of a firearm after conviction of a felony.

Caitlin Thomas is a multimedia journalism sophomore from Edmond.

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Police responded to a reported burglary at Charlie’s Drug. early Friday morning.

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