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Royal Achievement OSU Student receives scholarship For performance in Veterinary School

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OSU student’s roots lead him to success in veterinary program wad e haugen staff reporter @wad e_haugen

Tyler Bell’s work ethic and desire for excellence began on a small ranch 19 miles northeast of Claremore.

These qualities followed Bell when he traveled one hour and 45 minutes west for college, and they reside in him today.

Bell, a 25-year-old in his third year of veterinary school, is receiving national recognition for his performance as a veterinary student.

Recently, Bell found out he has received the Bayer American Royal Livestock Scholarship, giving him the opportunity to take part in the American Royal livestock show weekend, along with receiving $2,000 in scholarship money.

Since 1902, the American Royal Livestock and Horse Show has been an annual spectacle at the Kansas City stockyards, sometimes called the agricultural hub of the Midwest.

As a member of OSU’s student chapter of American Association of Bovine Practitioners, Bell became a Bayer student representative.

Bayer is a pharmaceutical company that deals primarily with animal health, which was a perfect fit for Bell. He graduated from OSU undergraduate school in 2015 with an animal science degree.

“I’m from Claremore, Oklahoma, “ Bell said. “Well, technically it’s Chelsea, Oklahoma, but a lot of people don’t know where that’s at.”

Chelsea is a small town of 1,969 people and is tucked

away 19 miles northeast of Claremore. Noted as a major shipping point for cattle and hay before Oklahoma statehood in 1907, Chelsea’s roots are tied into agriculture and livestock, much like Bell’s.

“I grew up on a small ranch,” Bell said. “We mainly focused on running a standard cow-calf operation. We typically ran at least 50 head of a cattle at a time.

“Growing up around animals absolutely led me to want Photo Courtesy of Margo Ryan to become a vet. Our ranch wasn’t big enough to make Tyler Bell, a student in his third year of veterinary school, is a living from it, so I figured receiving national recognition for his scholarly performance. veterinary medicine would be the scholarship provides the nine others receiving the a good avenue to stay around Bell with opportunities to scholarship will be honored livestock.” network with veterinarians in front of successful figures Bell said he sees parallels be- from across the country in the livestock industry. tween life on a ranch and vet during the American Royal Bell doesn’t plan to stray far school because they require Livestock show. Bell will hard work. gain hands-on experience as “For me, there’s a lot of he checks animals for health different aspects to what I certificates, examines them think hard work means,” Bell for infectious diseases and said. “If someone sets their evaluates sick or injured whole life up around working animals during the show. and manual labor, which is “I didn’t show animals much common in agriculture, it growing up,” Bell said. “So may lead someone down a seeing the showing side of different path. I think that things and especially the can kind of contribute to my extensiveness of the biosstudying.” ecurity, which is something As a student representative we’ve learned a ton about in for Bayer, Bell applied for school, will be great. the Bayer American Royal “As far as the actual liveLivestock Scholarship. stock show goes, we’ll be “It’s a pretty standard apable to meet some really plication process,” Bell said. high-end people in the in“You send in your applicadustry, which will be cool.” tion, and then a team of The Junior Premium Livemembers from both Bayer and American Royal pick out stock Auction will top off the weekend at the Amerithe 10 winners.” can Royal Livestock Show.

Bell was one of 15,000 apLast year, the grand champlicants for the scholarship. pion steer sold for more than With less than a 1 percent $200,000 dollars. chance of receiving the After the grand champion scholarship, Bell defied the and reserve-grand champion odds.

Besides prestige and money, are announced, Bell and

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from his roots after he graduates from vet school.

“My end goal, and this would be several years down the road after I get some experience, would be to end up consulting on the cow-calf side of things, going around to different large operations around the state and neighboring states and consulting them on an animal health basis and a management basis,” Bell said.

While the bulk of his educational journey is behind him, Bell understands the importance of not letting off the gas pedal, never taking a day off. The ranching lifestyle he loves so much taught him this.

“I’m really passionate about

the ranching lifestyle and beef in particular,” Bell said.

“I think there’s quite a bit of opportunity to give back on the production side of medicine. I think there’s certainly been a transition in medicine towards small and companion animals and somewhat of a neglect towards production.”

It’s often said the success of someone’s present can be tied back to his or her beginning.

This statement rings true for Bell, a small-town kid living his big-time dreams.

Wade Haugen is a sports media sophomore from Weatherford. He can be reached at wade. haugen@okstate.edu.

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Review: Young Thug and Future surprise with ‘SUPER SLIMEY’ Z ach Hak e L ife s tyle Editor @z ach_hak e

Heavy on quality and short on deviations from classic sounds, the Atlanta duo of Future and Young Thug gave fans everything they could have asked for.

The long rumored collaboration was released Friday and is already made rounds on streaming services, garnering over a million plays on Spotify and Apple Music and rising to No. 2 on the American iTunes charts.

This year alone, Thug released the timeless album “Beautiful Thugger Girls” and “Young Martha” EP, both of which are filled with slappers.

Future has had more charting success this year, but both Atlantaborn aliens flooded Cielo de la Paz/Flickr fans with bangers this Young Thug and Future surprised fans by releasing thier collaborative album Friday. year, making “SUPER SLIMEY” a certified impossible to imitate.

For the first song in the and is meant to be blastmusical tsunami.

Lyrically, the themes project, this song set up ed at maximum volume.

Fans of either artist of deviant behavior, major expectations for The English language know what to expect heavy drug use and beau- the coming 12. Future is a strange beast, yet when it comes to new tiful women with quessomehow makes stutThug somehow makes music. Unlike some rap tionable morals dominate tering sound cool and it stranger and puts a duos, Thug and Future each of the album’s 13 Young Thug sounds like silk dress on it. “Check have a strange musical songs. he’s speaking in cursive. on Google, I’m out my brotherhood that allows In a year as unusual This is a Future-dominatnoodle, I feed shrimp to them to create a unique and unorthodox as 2017, ed ballad with a Southall my shooters” is one of sound instead of forcthis strange collaboraside beat that sounds like my favorite Future bars ing them to morph into tion could be the catalyst something you would in the entire album. something they’re not. of something unprechear in a haunted trap “Cruise Ship” is all The duo is a match edented. house, just in time for Jeffery-era Thug. This made in rap heaven; “No Cap” is the leadHalloween. song has a nasty build up Future is the resident hit off hitter, complete with “Three” is the second and beat drop and Thug’s doctor who understands strange piano keys and song in the album, but it energy matches the vibe what it takes to make a is easily the most electric perfectly. Other than the true trap anthem. Thug is a disgusting beat that slapped me and a car-full and bombastic. This beat opening few bars, it’s a a wildcard with a unique style and flow that is of my friends in the face. will cause heart problems simplistic song, but hearMONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2017

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ing Thug so hyped makes it memorable.

“Patek Water” follows “Cruise Ship” and is another slapper. Offset is featured and he bodies his verse, as usual. This song is strange because each artist is trying to out-adlib one another and the hooks all feel random. Southside’s beat is a let down compared to some of the preceding bangers and deserved more. The beat is decent, but it feels lifeless and almost drags the flows down. Also, this is the first track with Future actually singing.

“Feed Me Dope” is classic trap-mode Future.

This song is haunting and reminiscent of vintage “DS2” flow. The bass on this song is insane and Future fans will love this. Thug wasn’t needed on this song and Future could have released this as a single and it would dominate the charts but instead the other songs on the album smother it in the middle of the track list.

Thug dominates “Mink Flow” and sounds like the Energizer Bunny on the craziest sugar rush of all time. The rambunctious beat matches Thug’s ridiculous flow and energy and the chemistry feels natural between Future and his partner-in-rhyme. “Mink Flow” is another keeper and you know Future is feeling himself because you can hear his chain ringing quietly in the

background of his flow like a venomous rattlesnake waiting to strike.

“Steven Spielberg s*** with the currency” is another one of my favorite lines; I’m a sucker for film references in rap and hip-hop.

This album is not earth-shattering, but it is special. “SUPER SLIMEY” has the potential to be a top-selling album and a few bangers that could dominate the Billboard charts without a commercial release.

Future and Young Thug embody Atlanta flow and spend 13 songs creating an enjoyable project. While some songs may lack in production or energy, there is no denying the duo found something here.

The easiest way to visualize this album is if Van Gogh (Thug) and Picasso (Future) were to both use their non-dominant hands and close one of their eyes to paint a masterpiece on a napkin.

It’s beautiful but has the potential to be so much more.

Would I rather have two solo tapes filled to the brim with bangers?

Probably.

Will I still blast “SUPER SLIMEY” for the rest of the year? Definitely.

Zach Hake is a multimedia journalsim sophomore from The Woodlands, TX. He can be reached at entertainment. ed@ocolly.com.

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B otan ic Gard en

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Stillwater’s perfect fall destination: The Botanic Garden Am o n Kehr S taf f R epo rt er @ o c olly

“For me, it is a place of work, but it is also a place of relaxation,” Troppman said.

“It is a nice place to just get away from everything and it is just an all around relaxing place to be at.”

Like Troppman, Blake Kruse, a public horticulture sophomore and fellow student worker at the gardens, cherishes the experience he’s gained.

“I became a part of it because I wanted to leave my mark as a student and then eventually professionally at a botanic institution,” Kruse said. “It is a great study space and a great place to come out and de-stress.”

The garden is always changing, Annella said.

Eventually, Anella said the plan is to create a paved road from Highway 51 and make the garden more accessible

and cleaner. Last spring, a new model train garden was added.

Along with the new additions, the changing seasons make the garden a dynamic attraction, Anella said.

“Not only are we changing gardens and adding new gardens, but gardens are very seasonal things,” Anella said.

The garden is open from daily dawn to dusk at the south entrance and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays at the north entrance.

“It has a different type of beauty every season of the year. It is the jewel of Stillwater.”

The Botanic Garden is a small getaway into nature for the Stillwater community.

Oklahoma State’s department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture runs the 100 acre multi-purpose facility located west of campus.

The garden originally started in 1987. Lou Anella, professor of horticulture and director of the garden, said that the main focus of the garden was for the filming of a television program called “Oklahoma Garden.”

“The garden got started to create a place where we could showcase horticultural techAmon Kehr is a niques and how people could sports media junior from do things at home, film it and St. Louis. He can be put it on a television show,” reached at amon.kehr@ Amon Kehr/O’COLLY Anella said. okstate.edu.

One of the many floral arrangements at the Oklahoma State Botanic Gardens.

“Now, it has grown to that plus a public garden and a place for the community to come out and enjoy and get examples of what they could be doing at home and to showcase things that people could be doing in the their own landscapes.“ There are many events held in the garden, including yoga, concerts and wreath making.

The garden is not only a place for people to enjoy, but also to learn and work. There are many opportunities for students to get involved and gain experience. At least 23 different OSU classes use the facility, Anella said.

Tyler Troppman, a public horticulture senior and student gardener, works at the Botanic Garden and enjoys Amon Kehr/O’Colly the relaxing nature of garden- An area with different colored chairs gives visitors a place to sit and relax at Oklahoma State’s Botanic Gardens. ing.

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Senior safety Ramon Richards intercepts Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger’s pass in the end zone during overtime to secure Oklahoma State’s 13-10 victory Saturday at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

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OSU QB Mason Rudolph (2) and his teammates run onto the field at the conclusion of OSU’s overtime win at Texas.

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Ramon Richards hugs his mother after jumping into the stands at the conclusion of OSU’s win against Texas. Richards had the game-saving interception in overtime.

Keenen Brown (left) and Gyasi Akem celebrate with the “horns down” hand gesture after OSU’s 13-10 overtime victory against the Texas on Saturday.

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Tresfield scores first goal of year on senior day to the far post off a free kick from Kim Rodriguez.

The goal broke the No. 19 Cowgirls’ tie against KU. Laurene Tresfield’s eyes Tresfield scored less than a gleamed with happiness as minute after the Jayhawks she held two bouquets of had knotted the match with vibrant orange flowers after a goal from Grace Hagen.

Oklahoma State’s Senior After Tresfield’s header Day match. sank into the net, Tresfield’s Tresfield, a senior from teammates surrounded her Paris, France, scored her as fans roared from the first goal of the season as stands. Although Tresfield the Cowgirl soccer team tri- didn’t score until late in umphed against Kansas in a the season, the Cowgirls 3-1 match Sunday afternoon have depended on her long in Stillwater. Tresfield said before her critical goal she was ecstatic to score against KU (8-8-2 overall, and win in her last regular 3-4-1 Big 12). Tresfield has season home match at OSU. started at defender in all “I cannot even describe 18 of OSU’s matches this it, I’m so happy right now,” season.

Tresfield said. “Getting the “She’s organizing really win on Senior Day, that’s well this year,” Carmichael just perfect.” said. “She kind of holds that In the 54th minute, backline together, but she’s Tresfield slammed a header also very aggressive. She’s h a llie hart Asst. News Editor @ ha rt_hal l ie_

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Laurene Tresfield (19) heads a ball against Kansas on Sunday.

tough in the air. She’s just a competitor, man. Laurene just lays it all on the field every single game.”

Carmichael said he is proud of Tresfield because she has displayed a good work ethic since her fresh-

man season.

“It didn’t always go her way early on (in her OSU career),” Carmichael said.

“She didn’t start every game. She didn’t play every game, but the senior year she’s having is a testament

to her staying power and her hard work.”

Tresfield wasn’t the only senior to make a difference for the Cowgirls (14-2-2, 7-1-0) on Sunday. Anna Beffer, a midfielder from Tulsa, scored OSU’s last goal in the match and her fourth of the season.

“You just can’t say enough good things about those two (Tresfield and Beffer) and all the seniors,” Carmichael said. “They’re great kids.”

Although this year’s senior class competed in its last home match, the season isn’t done. The Cowgirls face No. 10 Texas at 7 p.m.

Friday in Austin. If OSU defeats the Longhorns (131-2, 5-1-2), the Cowgirls will claim the Big 12 title.

With the victory against the Jayhawks, OSU has

won every home match this season.

“It’s awesome,” Tresfield said. “Being undefeated in front of our public is just amazing.”

As Tresfield reflected on her journey at OSU, she said she has learned to thrive in Stillwater since she arrived as a freshman from Paris.

“At first, it was really hard because I could barely speak English,” Tresfield said. “It was really hard for me to adapt, and it took a lot of time. Now, I just feel like I’m part of the group, and it’s just great.”

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

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strong second half leads cowgirls to victory in final home outing ga be cam p is staff reporter @ O C OLLY

The seniors saved the game on Senior Day. The No. 24 Oklahoma State soccer team pulled away from Kansas in the second half Sunday afternoon, winning 3-1 in the last regular season match at Cowgirl Soccer Complex.

Senior defender Laurene Tresfield and forward Anna Beffer scored as the Cowgirls (14-2-2 overall, 7-1-0 Big 12) finished their home schedule 9-0.

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lead as she scored with a header in the 54th minute after Kim Rodriguez put a beautiful free kick to the back post.

Excited and emotional after the match, Tresfield said scoring and winning on Senior Day is more than she would have asked for.

“I’m so happy,” Tresfield said. “I’m so excited right now I can’t even describe it.

Getting the win on Senior Day is just perfect.”

After an even first half with both teams playing patient soccer, the Cowgirls came out more intense in the second, and Haley

Woodard scored the opener in the 49th minute.

Five minutes later, KU (88-2, 3-4-1) equalized with a well-designed free kick play that resulted in a cross into the box to the Jayhawks’ leading scorer Grace Hagan, who shot home her seventh goal this season.

OSU coach Colin Carmichael said KU did well on the goal and caught OSU off guard but said his team responded well when Tresfield scored less than a minute later.

“It really changed the game when they got that second goal,” Carmichael

said. “They had come down with a nicely worked free kick.

“You didn’t want the momentum to shift, so us scoring immediately after that kind of took that away from them and was a huge turning point in the game.”

Beffer’s goal in the 81st minute gave OSU some insurance and slowed down KU’s momentum.

First to a loose ball on the left edge of the box, Beffer turned and sent a chipped shot over the keeper’s head and into the bottom right corner.

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her I didn’t know if she would think I would shoot,” Beffer said. “So, I saw her off her line and luckily I didn’t hit the pole.”

Despite the scoreless first half, Beffer said her team knew that chances would come. She said Woodard’s great effort to win the ball and then have such a composed finish changed the match.

“We just had to keep playing our game and the goals would come,” Beffer said. “When we get the ball on the ground and move it around that’s when we are at our best, and we were

able to get goals that way.”

Carmichael said getting the win and moving one win away from a Big 12 title is outstanding and a testament to his team’s consistency.

The title would be the Cowgirls’ first since 2011.

“We know that it’s in our own hands,” Carmichael said. “If we win that game we get a trophy, so it’s pretty exciting.”

Gabe Campis is a sports media senior from Stillwater. He can be reached at gcampis@ okstate.edu.

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