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W e d n e s d ay September 20, 2017

SHOULD I STAY, OR SHOULD I GO? How Many OSU Freshmen on campus this fall will Be back next year?

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OSU students’ first year critical time for retention rate Tony Attia Staf f R ep ort er @O Colly

One in five freshmen who came to Stillwater in August won’t be back in August 2018, if Oklahoma State University’s retention rate predictions are accurate.

Of fall 2015 OSU freshmen, 80.8 percent of OSU freshmen returned for the fall 2016 semester. OSU uses retention rates to measure when and how many students leave school before graduating.

Most dropouts occur between students’ freshman and sophomore year, which is why many institutions, including OSU, emphasize the importance of returning for sophomore year.

Data collected from the fall of 2014 shows after 18.9 percent of students dropped out after freshman year, only 8.3 percent did after sophomore year.

Missy Wikle, Director of First Year Experience at OSU, said there are many factors that impact a student’s decision to withdraw from a university.

“Everything from family issues that draw them back home, where they have no choice but to go back,” Wikle said.

“Sometimes, they didn’t understand the financial part of things.”

Data for the fall of 2017 is still being compiled. The retention rate has hovered around 80 percent for the last 10 years, and administrators don’t expect it to change drastically.

The out-of-state tuition was too high for me... I couldn’t figure out how to cover the costs, and they didn’t really seem willing to help at all.”

Jocelyn Hanson

Former OSU Student

From the fall of 2014 to the fall of 2015, the national retention rate was 60.6 percent, according to a national research study by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.

For a local comparison, the University of Oklahoma had a retention rate of 90.4 percent, according to its Institutional Research and Reporting department.

Some students can’t afford to spend thousands of dollars when they still are not sure what field of study they want to enter.

Ethan Scibek, a former sports media student at

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OSU, withdrew between back to Chicago and is moving forward.”

Wikle said OSU spends considerable time analyzfreshman and sophomore enrolled in cosmetology “I am well” includes ing the contributing facyear. Scibeck said he left school. financial wellness along tors for students staying OSU not only because it Even when finances are with physical and mental or leaving. was expensive, but also not an issue, other factors well-being. “I am con“We did a survey because he didn’t want like social engagement nected” focuses on stuacross campus of all of to be in full-time classes influence retention rate. dents finding their places the different offices on right after high school.

Many freshmen are away on campus and getting campus that help with “I just don’t see it from their family and involved. “I am learning” academic engagement worth paying that much friends and struggle with connects students with a or financial, whether money a year when I feeling isolated. OSU community of learners it’s mentors, tutoring, wasn’t going to half my has attempted to counand tutors that can assist residential life, career classes and I didn’t want teract this issue with an with course work. services, health and wellto be there,” Scibek initiative called “I am While a university will ness,” Wikle said. “All of said. “I didn’t want to Okstate.” never get to 100 percent these places across camsit through four more Wikle said the threeretention, OSU faculty pus have resources for years of school after just part initiative is run by and staff are constantly students. It’s just figuring finishing high school. I student affairs. looking for new ways to how to plug the student just needed a break in “Everything we do on keep students engaged into the right one.” between, but I plan to go campus can fit into these and stable enough to reback later.” three areas,” Wikle said. turn. They know all of the Tony Attia is a Scibek is working full“If a student can say that benefits that come with sports media sophomore time and going to a comthey have something they a degree, and ultimately from Mckinney, TX. munity college in Dallas, can attach to these three they want what is best for He can be reached at Texas. tonyattia@aol.com. areas, then they should be their students.

Jocelyn Hanson also withdrew from OSU between freshman and sophomore year because of similar concerns.

Hanson came to Oklahoma State from Chicago to pursue a degree in health education and promotion but couldn’t afford the cost of attendance.

“The out-of-state tuition was too high for me,” Hanson said. “I had a lot of financial aid, but I couldn’t figure out how to cover the costs, and they didn’t really seem willing to help at all.

“If I could afford to go back, I totally would. I Courtesy of Jocelyn Hanson still love OSU.” Jocelyn Hanson came from Chicago to OSU but left before her sophomore year due to rising tuition.

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OSU brings concurrent courses to Stillwater High School Mi ca h Allen Staf f Repo rter @ mi cahall en 1 8

Stillwater High School students are experiencing college on their own campus.

Through concurrent enrollment, students at SHS can now receive both college and high school credit for a history and a psychology course offered by Oklahoma State University.

Brett Rowh, OSU coordinator of Concurrent Student Academic Services, said the choice to offer these courses was based on eagerness of departments and greatest need.

“The process was mainly finding out which department heads wanted to offer a course over there,” Rowh

said. “We wanted classes that had not just high transferability but courses that were in the general education category that would apply to almost every degree sheet and degree requirement.”

The courses are taught by OSU faculty and staff from each of the departments.

Courses are also structured in the same format as classes for students in a classroom on the university campus, said Rawls.

Rawls said offering these concurrent courses at SHS Alex Mangold/O’COLLY was a way to make it easier OSU now offers concurrent courses at Stillwater High School. for the students to take the classes. High school involvement because they courses are a way for stustudents are often involved had to come to OSU’s dents to get a feel for what in several extracurricular campus. college is like. activities, and Concurrent Laura Belmonte, OSU’s “It’s a good way to get Student Academic Services Department of History a taste of what a college didn’t want these students to miss out on high school head, said the concurrent class would be like before

you graduate high school,” Belmonte said. “A lot of students get to OSU, and they’re a little alarmed to realize the amount of studying that they did in high school is in no way a measurement of the amount of work they have to do to do well at OSU…I think having a sneak preview is something that a lot of people would benefit from.”

There are about 15 students taking the history course at SHS, and Belmonte said she hopes the number will continue to grow.

Hayden Hawks, SHS senior, said his concurrent psychology course is different from his high school classes.

“You’re considered a responsible person,” Hawks said. “You get to do more

of the work on your own… it’s more discussion-based.”

Hawks also said the professor for the course gets to take more liberties with the curriculum than his high school teachers do.

To register for the courses, students must fill out concurrent enrollment applications on the Oklahoma State website.

A student must have a 24 ACT score, be in the top one-third of his or her graduating class or have a 3.0 GPA to qualify. The state covers tuition.

Micah Allen is a sports media senior from Flower Mound, TX. She can be reached at micah. allen@okstate.edu.

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Album Review: Foo Fighters’ new “Concrete and Gold” is dependable Ta e lor Co n n el l Staf f R epo rt er @taem con n el l

Foo Fighters fans who cannot get enough of the band’s sound, fear not.

The band’s new album, “Concrete and Gold,” offers a reliable sense of nostalgia that relives original sound.

The Foo Fighters have been rock icons since their beginning when Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl started the Foo Fighters as the lead vocalist.

Another familiar Nirvana band member to join the Foo Fighters was rhythm guitarist Pat Smear, who also influenced the sound of the Foo Fighters. The Foo

Fighters have capitalized on their Nirvana roots to create a sound as iconic as Nirvana’s.

The band members are not the only iconic figures to contribute to their new album “Concrete and Gold.” Paul McCartney, Justin Timberlake and Shawn Stockman are just a few of several artists the Foo Fighters feature on their new album.

Justin Timberlake contributes to the grungy vibes in “Make it Right,” echoing Grohl’s lyrics to create an intriguing tension between the two.

Grohl asks “Hop on the train to nowhere baby; don’t you want to hitch a ride?” Timberlake wants to know with all the despair laced throughout the

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song, “How you gonna make it right?”

Another well-known collaborator is American artist Alison Mosshart, also known on stage as Baby Ruthless. She contributes vocals to “La Dee Da” and “The Sky is a Neighborhood.”

“The Sky is a Neighborhood” gives listeners an interesting composition of cosmic elements to create a chaotic atmosphere. The Foo Fighters take a literal approach in their music video when they stomp on the roof of a home during lyrics “banging on the ceiling.”

“La Dee Da” is a fun head-banger that explores the idea of being unapologetically true to oneself.

The Foo Fighters opt out

of closing the song with a guitar riff and end the song by yelling it was “too much.”

Their album-titled song “Concrete and Gold” finishes out the album with a pairing of melodic tunes and a strong message.

The song transports listeners to a different world but grounds them with the lyrics “our roots are stronger than you know, up through the concrete we will grow.” Shawn Stockman puts a smoothing finish on the last song with his vocal addition to “Concrete and Gold.”

The album offers a variety of messages but stays true to the band’s original sound. The Foo Fighters vary their songs enough to keep the album inter-

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The cover art for Foo Fighters new “Concrete and Gold.”

esting but do not venture too far from their identity.

Overall, this album pays tribute to the band’s roots and gives fans another staple album.

Taelor Connell is a strategic communications junior from Edmond. She can be reached at taelor. connell@okstate.edu.

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Johnson welcomed back after one-game suspension

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surpassed 100 receiving yards as quarterback Mason Rudolph threw for 497 yards.

“That’s the game plan,” Johnson said. “Get the ball in the playmakers’ hands. We have a lot, not including me.

Them guys did very well.

“It got me excited, it got me just waiting for this game coming up.”

Johnson will be back on the field Saturday for the No. 6 Cowboys’ Big 12 opener against No. 16 TCU. He has tallied five receptions for 87 yards and a touchdown in two games this season. He sat out all of last season

because of NCAA transHe’s not gonna regress. fer rules after transferHe’s gonna go up from ring from LSU. here.”

Despite playing in only two games for OSU, Dekota Gregory is a Johnson’s teammates university studies senior said they were glad to from Locust Grove. have him back in the He can be reached at lineup after he apolosports.ed@ocolly.com. gized to the team when UP NEXT the Cowboys returned from their trip to Pittsburgh. vs.

“He’s a good travel buddy,” Rudolph said.

No. 6 Oklahoma State “He’s a guy you like vs to have around, he’s a No. 16 TCU fun dude. You miss his When: 2:30 p.m. Saturday energy a little bit, but we Where: Boone Pickens Stadium compensated for that, I Broadcast: ESPN, Cowboy think. He understands he made a little mistake, Radio Network and he’s learned from it.

Tyron Johnson will be back on the field for OSU Saturday vs. TCU after sitting out a week for misconduct.

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Tyron Johnson watched the Oklahoma State football team beat Pittsburgh on Saturday.

Johnson, a receiver, stayed in Stillwater because of a one-game suspension after misconduct during a practice

last week. Coach Mike Gundy did not specify the incident after OSU’s practice Tuesday.

“He stepped out of line,” Gundy said.

“We’ve got him back in order, and he was very remorseful and understands the importance of the big picture and not necessarily one person.

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Things happen. It’s no different than disciplining a child at home, and he’s fine.”

Johnson said he watched the game at home while he interacted with fans on Twitter.

There was plenty to discuss as the Cowboys handled Pittsburgh 59-21 and four OSU receivers

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Daily Horoscope

By Nancy Black Tribune Content Agency Today’s Birthday (09/20/17). Tonight’s New Moon in your sign blesses a year of new beginnings. A two-year creative boom dawns this autumn. Patient discipline benefits your home and family. Adapt to winter changes thoughtfully before a high action phase. Following your passion pays off.

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 a 9 -- Discover fresh energy and vitality with this Virgo New Moon. Keep your partner in the loop, especially today and tomorrow. Share some sweetness together.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is an 8 -- This New Moon in Virgo sparks a family, fun and passion phase.

Maintain healthy routines over the next two days. It’s all for love.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Love is the bottom line today and tomorrow. Home and family have your heart this month, with Venus and the New Moon in Virgo.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Beautify your space over the next few days. Adapt your communications to a new story, with Venus and the New Moon in Virgo.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- New prosperity develops under this Virgo New Moon. Venus, also in Virgo, supports financial growth. Indulge your curiosity and learn quickly today and tomorrow.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- Profit from your passions in a personal growth phase initiated by Venus and the New Moon in your sign last night. Today and tomorrow get lucrative.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Discover something new about the past. Begin a philosophical, spiritual and mindful phase with last night’s New Moon. Apply that personally through tomorrow.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 7 -- Relax and recharge for two days. Take a group endeavor to new levels this month with Venus and the New Moon in Virgo. Enjoy your friends and community.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is an 8 -- Social activities benefit your career today and tomorrow. Creativity infuses your work for a professional boost this month, with the New Moon and Venus in Virgo.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is an 8 -- Explore new subjects this month, with the New Moon and Venus in Virgo. Research and investigate. Take on an exciting challenge.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is a 9 -- Your family fortune grows with care this month. The New Moon and Venus, both in Virgo (with Mercury and Mars), incentivize profits. Explore new routes through tomorrow.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Your partnership grows this month under Virgo New Moon and Venus, in a mutually profitable collaboration. Review the numbers over the next two days.

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