Thursday, July 23, 2020

‘Enjoy the ride’ Famous osu alumni reFlect on their time at osu and give advice to incoming freshman

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“Enjoy the ride”: notable OSU alumni offer advice to incoming freshman taking care of yourself when

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“Welcoming new students to Oklahoma State Univer-

When surveying notable

sity is one of my very favorite

graduates of Oklahoma State

things,” Ann said. “I encourage

University, the standard for

everyone to go to class, study,

success at the school appears

and also get involved in an

high.

activity outside the classroom.

From governors, to famous

Try something new. Connect

journalists, to athletic directors

with Campus Life to meet

and school presidents-- OSU

new people and discover new

has it all.

ideas. With over 500 student

While these examples may

organizations, there is truly

seem impossible to live up to,

something for everyone.

all of these OSU graduates

“Our hope is that you will

started out the same way: as

find your passion, have a

wide-eyed freshmen.

wonderful college experience,

“Dream big, you can ac-

and feel the special bond that

complish anything in your life

connects Cowboys worldwide.

you want,” Oklahoma governor

Don’t forget to take care of

Kevin Stitt said. “Don’t ever

yourself physically, emotion-

give up. Things, especially

ally, and nutritionally. Utilize

when you’re 22 or 23 or 18

the many wellness resources

or just getting out of college,

offered to you – including our

never happen as quick as you

nationally unique pet therapy

want. So perseverance is a

program, Pete’s Pet Posse. I

quality you have to maintain.

can’t wait to see you!”

“Keep going after your

While the resources the

dreams and they will happen.

campus provides you with offer

I’m a testament to that sitting

the necessary skills for future

as governor of the state and

jobs, the OSU community is

was an 18-year-old freshman at

where the school shines. This

Oklahoma State just like every-

feeling of unity excites future

body there today.”

students and leaves graduates

While attending OSU, most

with a sense of pride for their

of these success stories utilized

alma mater.

the school’s resources and even

“What you learn outside

did things outside their comfort zone -- to set a foundation for their careers.

“Journalism wise, just do whatever you can,” Stadium sports reporter Brett McMurphy said. “Do as much as you can… Volunteer to go cover high school games. I know you’re like ‘High school?

I don’t want to cover high school.’ You learn more covering high school games than

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the classroom may be just Oklahoma governor Kevin Stitt is one of many notable OSU alumni.

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you do doing anything else…

alumni, these new experiences

an OSU degree is enriched

new people and enjoy new ex-

As long as you’re around,

changed their lives.

with face-to-face learning and

periences. The Cowboy Code

“We are pleased to be pre-

research, cultural and athletic

states that we dream only as

business, that’s gonna help you

paring for in-person classes for

activities, lasting friendships,

big as the sky. We are excited

somewhere down the road.”

the fall semester,” OSU Presi-

and meaningful service and

you will bring your dreams to

dent Burns Hargis said. “OSU

leadership opportunities.

Oklahoma State University!”

you’re meeting people in the

Whether it’s meeting people or having a higher level of edu-

offers students an incredible,

cation, OSU is bound to teach

life-changing on-campus

dent to get involved inside and

a similar sentiment, but also

you something new. To many

experience. Your pursuit of

outside the classroom. Meet

emphasized the importance of

“I encourage every OSU stu-

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Hargis’ wife, Ann, shared

as important as what you learn inside,” Holder said. “I encourage you to make friends, engage in campus activities, attend sporting events and totally immerse yourself in the campus experience. If you allow it, OSU will change your life forever and make all things possible.

“Enjoy the ride.”

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Horoscope

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Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Lewis

By Nancy Black Tribune Content Agency Todays Birthday (07/23/20). This year favors your health, work and labors.

Maintain practices to grow stronger faster. Weather professional challenges.

Renewed hope inspires this summer, before you surmount a physical hurdle.

Navigate community challenges this winter, before romance sweeps you off your feet. Dance with all your heart.

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 7 — Navigate unexpected circumstances around your health and physical fitness. Slow to avoid accidents. Clean a mess. Get expert feedback. Work with a coach.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 7 — Romance blossoms through communication. Love is in the air. It provides rose-colored glasses. You can imagine beauty and harmony where it isn’t yet.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — Domestic surprises could prove beneficial. You may need to make a mess for a positive upgrade. Make home repairs and improvements. Gather supplies.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 7 — The news is full of changes. Share information and resources. Write your views. Don’t worry about polishing; compile a rough draft. Capture your ideas.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — Money can come from unexpected directions. Maintain communications channels. Take care of business and don’t worry about the mess. Clean up later.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — As you gain strength, you gain options. You’re growing more powerful (and more impatient). Harness that energy for positive results. Listen to intuition.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 6 — Look to the past for another perspective on present circumstances. Read and relax. Privacy suits your mood.

Organize and make plans for what’s ahead.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — Social confusion and misunderstandings require extra clarification. Connect with friends for their views. Share information and resources. Use respected sources. Create your own standards.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — Opportunities for professional development arise in unexpected sources. Don’t lose sight of your goals.

Schedule carefully and patiently. Adapt to unforeseen circumstances.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 7 — Education doesn’t show up as expected. Learn from unplanned sources. Discover new enthusiasms and fascinations. Explore unconsidered terrain. Your journey takes a detour.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7 — Monitor the pulse of family finances to adapt to new circumstances. Shift position when necessary. Research conditions and options. Present your findings to the crew.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — Navigate an unexpected plot twist with your partner. Expand in the direction of least resistance. Clean up a mess and resolve an irritation. Coordinate and collaborate.

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Solution to Wednesday’s puzzle

Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9.

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ACROSS 1 Noisy with activity 6 A bit cracked 10 Fem. counterpart 14 Southeast Asian capital 15 Place to bowl 16 Golden rule word 17 Jewelry to wear for a good cry?

19 Toffee bar with a crown in its logo 20 Thus far 21 Procure 22 CenturyLink Field NFLer 24 Support under the table?

25 “I wouldn’t __ you wrong” 26 Poem often starting with “There” 30 Lasso loops 34 Sistine Chapel ceiling man 35 Giant Giant 37 __ Dame 38 Like New York’s Chrysler Building 39 Church leader 41 Gold source 42 Brings home 44 Extended ride?

45 “At the Movies” segment 46 Reduce speed 48 Breaks, as the law 50 Clear in class, maybe 52 Weather report backdrop 53 Most loving 56 Chivalrous title 57 “Knives Out” actress __ de Armas 60 Awestruck 61 Warm stole to wear on Thanksgiving?

64 Turn over 65 Comics canine 66 None too worldly 67 Light tops 68 Sandberg with nine Gold Gloves 69 Dental exam component

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DOWN 1 Sea greeting 2 Curse 3 Textbook section 4 Where the wild things are 5 Witty retort 6 Landed 7 “Surf City” duo __ and Dean 8 Inner turmoil 9 Viewed anew 10 Headgear to wear while truffle hunting?

11 “Put Your Head on My Shoulder” singer 12 Put in the overhead bin 13 Popped top 18 Prevailing power 23 Ages and ages 24 Shoes to wear when driving a junky car?

25 Perform a long jump?

26 Puts on cargo 27 Best possible 28 Computer shortcut

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29 Word with cold or close 31 Long-legged wading bird 32 Banks on a diamond 33 Oozes 36 Tractor-trailer 40 Rent sharer 43 “Of course!”

47 Church leader 49 Vocal cords locale

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51 Cram, say 53 It’s the truth 54 S-shaped molding 55 Connecting point 56 __-Ball 57 Puccini piece 58 Deep blue 59 Gibbons and gorillas 62 __ Tin Tin 63 __ movie