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'The Oklahoma State Way' online format, they’re already used to what’s happenMany across ing and so, my big the planet are having to adapt to a new concern is those professors that don’t normal during the have online teachage of COVID-19. ing experience.” With finals He believes week quickly apmany professors proaching and could benefit from students returning home to take all ex- the way he’s been ams online, Oklaho- reaching students this semester. ma State professors However, are having to adjust one final time before Prince also says that if the university the semester ends. does continue to While some find this process dif- have online exams, ficult, others have a they need to make it university wide. “business as usual” “We don’t mindset. Justin Prince, a know how long this pandemic is going history professor at OSU, didn’t have to to last. I definitely think if we do the change much when teaching his courses, same thing gobut his biggest con- ing into spring, it should be universicern is those who don’t have a similar ty-wide, we should make it where experience. “I’ve run all of professors are encouraged to do the my exams, even in my live courses, the same thing,” Prince said. “If we don’t exact way that I’m start planning the running my finals. That way there’s no whole way, how is that going to affect issues that students students?” could have,” Prince said. “They’ve alSee OSU Professors ready done the on page 2 By Matt Hubbard

Adam Luther Oklahoma State switched to online classes in response to the coronavirus pandemic, and that has caused changes for many senior capstone classes.

Gundy wraps up the Texas Tech game, moves onto TCU standing relationship off of the football field. Patterson has been at TCU as the head coach since 2000 and has turned the program into a respected team Chris Becker in his tenure. Oklahoma State “Well Gary’s one defeated Texas Tech of the best coaches 50-44 Saturday in the in college football,” final home game of the Gundy said. “There’s season for coach Mike just no question about Gundy and the Cowhis durability from a boys. standpoint of his years On Monday, of service, the teams Gundy held his weekly that he’s had. They press conference to don’t always get what open up the preparasome people consider tion for TCU here is 4 and 5-star players. what he said: They find a way to What would a win. He and I, when Big 12 Championship we have conference mean to the program? functions, we always With a win over buddy up. I tease him Texas Tech and a Texas and he teases me. We loss to Iowa State, the get along. We have a Cowboys stayed in the really good relationhunt for a bid to Arship. I enjoy competing lington. Since the Big against him.” 12 brought back the On Teven Jenconference championkins and his future ship game, OSU has with the program not played in it. It’s last The Cowboys championship came in starting left tackle 2011. Teven Jenkins was “Our goal evhonored during Saturery year is to win the day’s senior day celconference championebration, but was not ship, and you’ve got to at the stadium. Jenkins get (to Arlington) to has since announced do that,” Gundy said. his decision to opt-out “Long term, I don’t of the remainder of the know about (what it season after suffering would mean to the a back injury against program). I haven’t Oklahoma. thought about that. “I think Teven is That’s our goal anydeciding to go prepare ways to find a way to for the NFL,” Gundy get into that game and said. “I hate to speak find a way to win it.” for him, but that’s what His relationship I think is going on. with TCU coach Gary I’m going to let him, Patterson for lack of a better Gundy and Patterm, make that deciterson have a long sion and if he decides

to do that publicly, I’ll let him do that. But that’s the direction I see him going. I’m not sure what his status would be medically, because when you have a tweaked back, sometimes, well a lot of times it won’t show up on an MRI or CT scan, but you still have some pain. I’m going to let him make that decision and how he communicates that to us and you guys at some point.” On Dezmon Jackson’s ability to handle such a large workload against Texas Tech Dezmon Jackson got his first start for the Cowboys against Texas Tech, and Gundy and the offensive staff didn’t shy away from giving him a big workload, allowing him to carry the team. Jackson carried the ball 36 times and didn’t leave the field much of the second half. He didn’t show any signs of exhaustion even late in the game. “I’m surprised that he could carry the ball 36 times and at times, five to six times in a row and play over 75 plays in the game — yes,” Gundy said. “That’s hard to do for anybody. He did impress me from that standpoint, his ability to stay in the game and compete.”

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News COVID-19 Update Ryan Novozinsky The official Oklahoma coronavirus database on Tuesday reported 299 active cases in Stillwater. These new numbers bring the city’s total cases to 3,347 with nine deaths and 3,039 recoveries. On the state level, the health department also reported 1,737 new cases in the state, bringing the total confirmed positive cases

to 199,482. The state also reported 15 new COVID-19 related deaths, bringing the total to 1,758. Oklahoma state officials are encouraging Oklahomans to wash their hands, stay away from sick individuals and avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. The virus is primarily spread from person-to-person with symptoms usually appearing two to 14 days after exposure. The most common symptoms of the coronavirus are fever, cough, shortness of breath or loss of taste or smell.

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OSU Professors... Continued from page 1 For James Puckette, Geoscience Education Chair for the Boone Pickens School of Geology, this semester was about changing the way he teaches, as well as adapting to the “new normal.” Puckette prepared the same way many professors have this semester, moving all quizzes and exams online in order to help contain the spread of disease. “As soon as the semester started I told them I would put all of the quizzes that we would normally have and the exams online,” Puckett said. “I

went ahead and put them online. That way there was no paper shuffling that could spread the disease.” With a “dead period” approaching due to students going home after thanksgiving, many professors, such as Jerry Rackley of the Spears School of Business, are grateful for OSU’s decision to send everyone back. “I mean in my estimation, what other option did we have, really? The school made a decision, in what they felt was in the best interest of the students, the fac-

ulty and staff that once Thanksgiving comes, we’re essentially closing down the in-class portion of the learning,” Rackley said. “So, theoretically students went home. It’s all driven by COVID-19 precautions, I don’t know about you, but I’m grateful for that. “I think we all learned a lot about ourselves that however we deliver education, however we have to test students, we can adjust, we can get it done and I think that’s kind of the Oklahoma State way.” news.ed@ocolly.com

ACTIVE FAITH! (Part #2) “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for.” (Heb.11: NIV) These Ancients of the Bible were commended for their faith. “Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked with God.” (Gen.6:9 NIV) He believed God existed and God rewarded those who diligently sought him. His faith brought immediate action. (Heb.11:8) He did not put the building of the ark on a long “to do” list. It took 100 years to build. During that time he constantly spoke of the judgement that was coming. (2 Pet.2:5) This was the situation in Noah’s day. How about our day? Do we believe God exists? To so many, God is something of the past; one you give an hour or so every Sunday morning, because of tradition, but he does not truly count

for much in life. So this moves us to turn to things that have only temporary pleasure, and build our life activities around them. Noah and others mentioned in Heb. 11, were looking for something lasting, something God had promised. They realized they were strangers and pilgrims; living here for a short time. They were living for something better. (Heb.11:13-16) It is so worthwhile to read and reread the New Testament and consider what was the hope of the early Christian leaders; they passed on to all the believers. It was not centered in this present life. They were “running a race;” living a life centered in the example of Jesus himself, and in those who walked with him during his earthly life. We can do the same; live for the eternal, present ourselves to Christ, and let him use us to bear lasting fruit.

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Big 12 notebook Good ride, Cowboy

Adam Engel

After a week of three Big 12 games and Thanksgiving Day, the conference’s coaches spoke to the media on a teleconference. Good ride, Cowboy Twenty OSU seniors played likely their final game inside Boone Pickens Stadium on Saturday. Among the senior class is wide receiver Tylan Wallace. Wallace concluded his BPS career in the most Tylan Wallace fashion possible— seven receptions for 129 yards and a touchdown. “Tylan is going to be remembered as one of the most special players in program history, up there with Dez Bryant and James Washington,” coach Mike Gundy said. “He has done his team and himself a huge favor returning this year from his ACL injury.” Saturday shootout On Saturday, Big 12 football fans witnessed an offensive performance reminiscent of the classic Big 12 battles that have shaped the league’s image. When the clock reached triple zeroes, Texas Tech and OSU combined for 94 points and 1,000-plus total yards. “I’m not sure if I’ve ever been a part of a game that was as weird as Saturday,” TTU head

Image Taken at the Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Football Game, Saturday, November 28, 2020,

coach Matt Wells said. “We had 44 points and 600-plus yards of total offense, but we didn’t play one snap in the red zone.” Old friends Gundy and his OSU football squad will meet some familiar faces this week in Fort Worth. TCU head coach Gary Patterson and Gundy have been good friends for some time. “We know a lot about each other’s team,” Patterson said. “Football is a people game and I love Mike’s personality. He’s a lot of fun to be around.”

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Goodbye, Sam Just as Tylan Wallace played his final game in his home stadium, Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger did the same in Austin. “We wish Sam nothing but the best,” Texas head coach Tom Herman said. “He’s given us four great years and he has developed tremendously. He enjoyed his time here at the University of Texas.” Sooners recover from shut down After a coronavirus spike within the Oklahoma University football program,

OU’s football facilities and football operations were temporarily shut down last week. “I haven’t seen the team in six days, so it is hard to say what their emotions are like.” OU head coach Lincoln Riley said. “The bigger issue is that we have to overcome our facilities being shut down. This is still something we can overcome but having a great week is critical.” sports.ed@ocolly.com

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and growth. Money follows disciplined, steady efforts. Protect health from surprises. Support each other through a winter challenge, before a spotlight shines your way. Personal changes next summer lead to sweet romance and partnership. Save, connect and build together. 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 — Domestic efforts yield satisfying results. Upgrade something that wasn’t working. Find new use for an old object. Listen to intuition. Enjoy a sweet family connection. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — You’re learning. Focus on the part you love. Maintain studies and practice. Keep deadlines and bargains. Investigate and discover surprising news. Gather brilliant ideas. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 9 — Take advantage of favorable income conditions. Invest in success. You’re making a good impres-

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Being deep

The all-important insurance Sam Hutchens With a pandemic providing a test-filled, socially distanced backdrop to an unparalleled season, one key aspect of teams will be at an unmatched premium. The quality that teams will rely on more than ever in 2020 is bench depth. “It’s more important than it’s ever been,” Cowgirl basketball coach Jim Littell said. Players with limited playing time being able to deliver quality minutes off the bench is an antidote against the wildcard that is COVID-19. At any given time, an unexpected test result can turn a star player into a spectator. Players who would otherwise not see meaningful minutes could find themselves thrust into key roles at a

moment’s notice. “Your status of available players could change overnight,” Littell said. “Not only do you have to worry about the people that test positive for COVID, but the other thing that really sets your numbers in disarray is the primary contacts.” With the starting lineup in constant endangerment of alterations, the Cowgirls are altering how they prepare for games. “I think this year we’ve really focused on trying to prepare every kid, where in the past you may have had the luxury of bringing some young players on at a little slower pace,” Littell said. Younger players are seeing a lot of action in practice to increase experience and hopefully make the in-game transition a smooth one should they be called upon. “We try to all get a lot of reps in,” sophomore guard Lauren Fields said. “A lot of scrimmaging against

each other. And if we are running through plays, we have the other squad guarding us so that helps them get better.” Another way to increase bench depth is by having players practice at multiple positions. “Where we may have had a young player in the past (who) just plays a 3…now they may have to learn (to play at the) 2 and 4,” Littell said. “Because if your numbers get smaller they are thrown into a position that they are not accustomed to.” Teams with a deep bench will have a better chance of overcoming an untimely positive COVID test. The bench will be called upon, and it is the job of its occupants to be prepared. “Everybody has to stay ready because you never know when your time is ready to go,” senior forward Natasha Mack said. “You might get called that second, so everybody has to be prepared.”