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Faculty Council publishes ‘statement of immediate concerns’ By Alex Sloan
The O’Colly has obtained a copy of a statement issued by OSU’s College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Council, recommending changes in the university’s approach to COVID-19. The statement is dated Sept. 3, and has been distributed amongst OSU faculty members. The document takes the form of a letter, and is signed by the Faculty Council as a whole rather than listing individual authors. The letter is cordial, but the tone is far from congratulatory. In the document, the Faculty Council expresses deep concerns about the developing COVID-19 situation on campus, and in the surrounding community. “Specifically,” the statement reads, “as faculty we feel insufficiently informed about the risks to our health, largely absent from the decisionmaking processes
Logan Biggins The college of arts and sciences released a statement of concerns for OSU, COVID-19 that are now in place, and concerned about the steps being taken to combat the spread of COVID-19 on campus and in the Stillwater Community.” Several concerns are examined in the letter, including transparency, transition thresholds, and COVID-19 testing policies. For each concern addressed, the Faculty Council makes
a recommendation for resolving the issue. The statement closes by acknowledging that there are difficult decisions ahead of the university administration, and requesting more involvement in that process. “In the future,” the statement reads, “we hope that such decision making, particularly relating to mode of instruction, will incorporate input
directly from faculty, staff, and students, as we are the ones being asked to implement and live with the consequences of these decisions.” What follows is a summary of the concerns, and recommended responses to those concerns. The full letter is available for viewing online. Data Sharing and transparency
“We judge the weekly online COVID-19 dashboard updates to be inadequate for keeping the faculty informed,” the statement reads. The letter also calls some data metrics, like the positivity rate reported on the dashboard, “misleading”. The authors argue that the positivity rate reported should be of the tests given that week, but currently reports the positives as a percentage of the total university population. The authors recommend sharing all available data on outbreaks and case rates, positives in dorms and Greek houses, contact tracing efforts, and quarantine numbers. Additionally, they suggest reporting new on campus data twice a week at minimum, and preferably daily. Continued on page 2
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Despite postponed opener, Chuba Hubbard is fired up for football By Ryan Novozinsky Chuba Hubbard’s mindset is all about adaptability. Whether it’s choosing between holes to run through on the field or responding to adversity on it, Hubbard always seems to make calculated decisions. That’s why the postponement of Saturday’s game against Tulsa didn’t faze the 21-year-old running back. “Whether we play today, tomorrow, next week, five months from now, I’m going to be ready,” Hubbard said in Tuesday’s press conference. “We got to practice a little extra, that’s just better for us to get ready. I’m not really worried about when we’ll play. I know we’ll play eventually, we’ll be ready.” In fact, even while playing during a pandemic and an offseason disagreement with coach Mike Gundy, Hubbard was purely focused on the game at hand. “We definitely grew from (the offseason disagreement) and we’re a better program
from it, but right now we’re just focused on Tulsa and winning that game,” Hubbard said. “We’re a better team from everything that happened.” Hubbard, who rushed for 2,094 yards and 21 touchdowns last season, also noted that many members of his teammates are comfortable playing through the COVID-19 pandemic. “I feel that a lot of people are comfortable,” Hubbard Obviously there are going to be some that aren’t. I can’t speak for everybody. From our team, I know a lot of us just want to play. That’s the biggest thing for us. It’s been a long time. We missed spring ball, we got a little bit in the summer time. Not that the game got pushed back a little I know people are just itching to play. That’s really what’s on our mind. Just getting ready to play and that’s about it.” From Tulsa’s perspective, coach Phillip Montgomery and company decided
Logan Biggins Oklahoma State's Chuba Hubbard is focusing solely on football amid a postponed opener. The RB had 2,094 rushing yards and 21 TDs in his last season. against playing this week for similar reasons: he wants the game to go on, but wants everyone to stay as safe as possible. “I think for both schools and for both parties, it was more about making sure that our guys have had — and theirs as well — just making sure that we are prepared physi-
cally and mentally to step onto the field,” Montgomery said. “I think with the additional week of work, I think it gives us the opportunity to make sure that our guys are in the shape to do that, and continuing to get practices underneath our belt and preparing our guys to play a game that is different
than a lot of other games. You can’t just step out there and it just happens. I think with another week of work underneath we’re preparing our kids physically to play this game the way it needs to be played.” sports.ed@ocolly.com
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CAS statement... continued from page 1 Prompt notification of faculty regarding student cases This section of the statement is an extension of the calls for transparency, but makes an explicit case for a specific type of transparency. The recommendation for this section is notifying faculty immediately when a student in their class tests positive for COVID-19, or is in quarantine due to exposure with someone who has tested positive for the virus. Testing The testing section of the statement begins by complimenting OSU for the testing they’ve performed at the state level, but calls for an increase in on-campus testing. The authors claim that many students who get tested at an off-campus site do not report their results to the university. The statement recommends a comprehensive testing plan, with rapid testing of all students in dorms, and in Greek houses. The authors also call for a greater sample size for random testing among students and employees. Mode of teaching and transition thresholds This section of the letter calls for clearly defined thresholds for a transition to online instruction only. The authors claim the university has failed to communicate any clear criteria for this transition to the faculty. “This increases uncertainty in what is already a very difficult and stressful situation,” the statement reads. The authors recommend both setting these explicit thresholds, and giving faculty greater autonomy to decide how best to deliver instruction of their classes to their students. This story is developing, and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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File photo By Ryan Boyce On Sep. 8, the Oklahoma State Department of Health’s COVID-19 dashboard reported 523 active cases in Payne County, with 456 cases in Stillwater. No additional deaths were reported in Payne County, so the death toll remains at five. Since the beginning of the pandemic, Stillwater’s official death count totals three.
At the state level, the Health Department reported 9,930 active cases today, which represents a decrease from yesterday. One additional death was reported, bringing the total to 854 people statewide. The university COVID-19 Dashboard reported 103 university tested cases of COVID-19 as well as 127 self-reported cases. The dashboard also reported that there are currently 293 active cases on
campus. 51 people are reported to be in quarantine housing, which represents an increase from last week’s report of 13 people. The Oklahoma State Department of Health recommends self-quarantining if you have come into contact with an infected person or if you have been within six feet of an infected person for more than 15 minutes.
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Enneagrams on a Zoom lecture By Bryanna Nickel
Enneagram one: Ones will always have the best set up: at a desk, with perfect lighting, and with zero distractions; his or her computer will be strategically placed around his or her notes and pencils. Ones will most likely be the best about staying on mute when they aren’t speaking and reminding everyone else to stay on mute as well!
In light of COVID-19, quarantine and online classes, here are the Enneagram types on a zoom lecture:
Enneagram two: Twos are just happy to see everyone’s face. They enter and exit every meeting with an enthusiastic wave! The twos will most likely have someone else in the room, watching on with them. The twos are also most likely to unmute themselves to say “here” during roll call.
Enneagram six: Sixes will have the best internet connection, the clearest audio and will certainly be the most prepared, alongside the ones! Sixes will have the most detailed notes and will feel obligated to share them with all their best friends; they are also the most likely to have snacks and a coffee in reach!
Enneagram three: Threes are the most prepared! The three’s biggest fear is not being able to answer any of the questions during the lecture and not contributing to the conversation. The three will never turn his or her camera off and most likely email the professor after the lecture just to make sure his or her voice is heard.
Enneagram seven: Sevens will always be occupied with something else while on a Zoom lecture. They are most likely to be in the car during a lecture, probably at a drive-thru restaurant! The seven will avoid Zoom lectures at all costs and is usually the person that takes a cute selfie of the entire group!
Enneagram four: Fours will either be outside, by a window, or at a coffee shop. The fours will want to be somewhere where they can “process their thoughts” and feel a little unique. Regardless, the four will have a really cool background. Fours will probably have bad audio because of this, but they will be very self-aware!
Enneagram eight: Eights, like sevens, will avoid Zoom lectures at all costs -- especially if they feel like they are a waste of time. Eights are not afraid to speak up on behalf of the class in the middle of lectures!
Enneagram five: The five’s video will be turned off and his or her’s audio will be on mute -- the entire time. Fives are most likely to ask a lot of questions in the chat section, and they will research the lecture topic immediately after the meeting ends. Fives are also most likely to attend Zoom lectures, even if in-person lectures are available.
Enneagram nine: Nines will have the coziest set-up. They are the most likely to join Zoom lectures in their bed, wrapped up in a fluffy blanket and in their favorite hoodie! Nines, along with the fives, will be the most quiet on Zoom and will usually stay on mute the entire time.
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Will the seats be filled? By Sam Hutchens Drums, chants and cheering are all fixtures in the atmosphere of an Oklahoma State soccer match. At least, they were. While OSU football has settled in on a decision, the status of spectators at OSU soccer matches is unknown. While COVID-19 continues to impact the return of sports, tough choices must be made. When OSU’s soccer season kicks off on Sept. 11 in Norman, school and city officials will have to figure out how many people can attend the matches in person. “They (institutions) are going to make decisions based on the health and safety of their communities,” coach Colin Carmichael said. “I think we will be different from Texas, and Texas will be different from OU, and Kansas will be different from Iowa State.” While gate limitations will vary from stadium to stadium across the Big 12, there will presumably be a reduction in crowd size across the board this season. “I feel like it will be a little
disappointing having less fans because the crowd get me pumped up, like excited and ready for games,” said senior forward Gabriella Coleman. Fans in attendance at Neal Patterson Stadium will probably be in one of three groups — season ticket holders, students or those on a pass list. Generally, each player and coach in a match is allowed to put four people on a pass list to help friends and family attend. Carmichael is hopeful an arrangement is worked out to allow members from all three groups to attend home soccer matches this year. That being said, he is reminded of what Athletic Director Mike Holder and Deputy Athletic Director Chad Weiberg say all the time. “These plans are fluid and they can change.” Though fans certainly ratchet up the excitement that the Cowgirls feel when playing, the players understand that even getting to play soccer at all this year is a blessing. “It would be nice (to have Neal Patterson Stadium at full capacity), but you know, at the
Piper Reece The student section at OSU is consistently rowdy and ready.
same time, I think that these strange times that we’re in, it is definitely bigger than soccer,” senior defender Charmé Morgan said. “If there has to be safety protocols and if we have to have less people in the stands then, I totally understand.” Among this unprecedented season, gratitude
Health and experience: The keys to deliver on OSU's hype
seems to be the consensus among players and coaches. Fans or not, the Cowgirls will still get to play — a luxury not every team has. “They are doing this for a reason, so I can’t really complain about it,” Coleman said. sports.ed@ocolly.com
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By Sam Hutchens The OSU football team comes into this unprecedented season with almost equally unprecedented … hype? Excitement? High Expectations? Though the No. 15 Cowboys have racked up preseason accolades and national attention, coach Mike Gundy is setting his sights on much more meaningful things that OSU has this year. “I think we have a really good skill set,” Gundy told reporters on Monday. “We have depth, we have maturity, we have players that have competed in bigtime conference games, at home, on the road, bowl games. In my opinion, that’s an important ingredient in having a really good season.” Depth and experience in 2020 may be even more important to a team’s success than it usually does to the volatility that this sea-
Logan Biggins OSU football has high expectations to deliver on hype. son is expected to have. With expectations high and offseason preparation time short, Gundy and the OSU coaching staff have worked hard to give their team the best chance to make good on the hype. Their efforts, though not complete, have seemed to pay off.
“I like where we are at with our team,” Gundy said. “But the health and maturity that we have has to stay a priority for us to be able to continue to have a good season.” sports.ed@ocolly.com
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Sports Quick thoughts on OSU Chuba Hubbard football’s released depth ready for 2020 chart By Jacob Sturm
File photo OSU’s depth chart features few surprises, but lots of depth. By Jacob Sturm College football is less than a week away from returning to Oklahoma State’s campus. Ahead of its opener against Tulsa, OSU released its depth chart with a battles finally figured out. Jarrick Bernard-Converse listed as starter ahead of Christian Holmes Christian Holmes transferred to OSU after three seasons at Missouri. He was a contributor to the Tigers defense and figured to be a candidate to fill the void OSU’s No. 1 corner A.J. Green left, who went pro after his senior season at OSU. Instead, Jarrick BernardConverse will start. BernardConverse is a junior, and looks primed to lock down a starting role at cornerback for the Cowboys in 2020. Brayden Johnson is starting X-receiver opposite Tylan Wallace Johnson’s rise shouldn’t come as much of a surprise to Cowboy fans. Johnson exploded onto the scene in
the late part of the 2019 season, showing a quick burst and lethal speed. Johnson won the starting job over graduate transfers Dee Anderson and Tay Martin, with Dillion Stoner locking down the slot. OSU looks to be giving Johnson plenty of opportunities to impress with the ball in his hands, as he is also listed as the No. 1 Kick returner for OSU. Offensive line starters With questions over who would take over at right tackle and right guard, Hunter Anthony and Cole Birmingham are slated as starters for the OSU offensive line. Birmingham is a redshirt freshman and Anthony is a redshirt sophomore. Both are assumed to be the foundation for the position group’s future. West Virginia transfer Josh Sills gets the start at left guard, while redshirt senior Ry Schneider will start at center and Tevin Jenkins sliding to left tackle. Expect OSU to utilize the experience of the left side of the line this season. sports.ed@ocolly.com
The Oklahoma State football season is nearing, and an offense full of expectations will get its first shot to impress with its new approach against Tulsa on Sept. 19. Over the 2019 season, OSU heavily relied on Chuba Hubbard. As a result, Hubbard gained national recognition and had one of the best seasons in Cowboy history. Hubbard is expected to have a high usage in the offense again this season, a risk that coach Mike Gundy is willing to take. “He’s going to get his carries,” Gundy said. “We’ll base it on how he feels throughout the game, but I would hope that he wouldn’t have to carry it 30 times a game, but if he does for us to be successful on offense and he feels good, then we’ll continue to give it to him.” In 2019, most of Hubbard’s touches came from the backfield on carries. The Cowboys looked away from passing the ball to him. Now, OSU may be will-
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ing to let Hubbard’s receiving opportunities grow. Hubbard emphasized that in the offseason. “I’ve definitely worked on my routes,” Hubbard said. “Flexing out and stuff like that. In regards to me improving my game, trying to improve running between the tackles, getting around the edge, open field cuts. Obviously last year, a lot of great things happened, but I had a great O-line, I had a great team around me to help me with those things. I just realize that I got to work on a lot of things that I did so I’m happy where I’m at.” A healthy Hubbard is an important thing for OSU could have in 2020. When they take the field against Tulsa, fans will see how effectively Hubbard is utilized. “I mean it’s just a big year for our team,” Hubbard said. “I wouldn’t say it’s just a big year for me. I didn’t come back to break records for myself. I came back to win a Big 12 Championship and a National Championship with my team. That’s my main goal.” sports.ed@ocolly.com
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