Pods and Pokes Vaccine Booths at Football Games Thursday, September 23, 2021
Annika Warren Staff Reporter
she thinks it’s a good thing the vaccines are open to the public. Dr. Johnny Stephens from the Center of Health Sciences Oklahoma State has been said this campaign seems to holding COVID-19 vaccination boost more people to get vacbooths at every home football cinated. game. “It is encouraging to see This vaccine clinic is community members interested normally set up at the North and willing to take the step to West corner of Boone Pickens get vaccinated,” Stephen said. Stadium on the street. At the “Whether that vaccination takes last home game, OSU vs. Tulsa, place at a local pharmacy, at the the vaccine pod was at a differ- doctor’s office, or in this case ent location. It was moved to leading up to a football game, the Student Union Plaza leading all we care about is incremenup to game time. tally moving our percentage Students getting vacciup.” nated at the clinic will need to On game days, a good upload their vaccination card to number of people attending the University of Health Serhave alcoholic drinks. UHS are vices (UHS) portal to enter into not allowed to administer vacPoke-a-Thon. cines to those who have conKate Wanek, a junior sumed alcohol. child and family services major, “We are not able to offer said she did not know the pods the vaccine to individuals who are at the football games. Vachave been consuming alcohol,” cines at the booths are available Stephen said. “Part of the outto students and the community, reach effort is related to proas well as students and staff. viding vaccinations to anyone Additionally, another student, eligible and interested.” Kyra Nilson, a freshman strategic communications major, said news.ed@ocolly.com
First day of fall Oklahoma State fans, students and community members can get vaccinated before OSU home football games.
Branson Evans
Mak Vandruff Staff Reporter Fall of 2020 was not enjoyable for anyone. There weren’t many events, a lot of classes were online, and COVID-19 controlled most of what students could do on campus. Fortunately, 2021 is packed with plenty of fun and exciting things to do this fall season. September is almost over, but it’s still got a couple of things left in store for students. On Sept. 23 the campus will come alive with color as students participate in chalk wars. Edmon Low is the area for the event, and people will either compete as a single artist or a group. The deadline to join in has already passed, but stop by to see the wonderful artwork and watch students win free prizes for displaying their chalk drawing skills. Morale at OSU will be at a high on Sept. 25 as Kansas State comes to town. Spirit is a group that holds a bunch of different events to inspire confidence, and they will continue to do so as they lead the cheerleaders, pom squad, marching band, and football team down Hester Street for the home game Spirit Walk. For the last event of September, there is going to be a music-filled evening in the Student Union Plaza. Enjoy an open mic night on Sept. 29, where students can step up to the plate and sing their favorite song or listen to the other students belt their hearts out. If one’s not a singer, do not worry, students also have a chance to read the best poem. It is sad to see the September events flying by so fast, but October is right around the corner. See the full list of events posted up in the Student Union. Spooky month holds a whole new set of events for students to enjoy, including painting pumpkins, watching scary movies, stuffing their own plushies, and plenty more. Go have some fun this fall season and make the most of 2021. entertainment.ed@ocolly.com
September 22 is the first day of the fall season.
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