1/19 by The O'Colly

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Implementing Normalcy State of oklahoma prioritizing safety, easing restricions

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By Jared A’Latorre

The current order in Oklahoma has been extended and it emphasises the state moving forward with the process of opening up schools and businesses.

A new guideline will be that schools will be forgoing the mandatory two-week quarantine period for potential COVID-19 exposures unless they experience symptoms.

The new policy is intended to keep students and teachers safe by still requiring facial coverings, but also keeping our students active in the classroom. “We need to put our students first, and we need to get them back in class,” Gov. Kevin Stitt said. “Refusing to offer in-person school is jeopardizing our kids’ education, it’s jeopardizing teachers’ careers: and it’s jeopardizing the future of Oklahoma.” Commissioner of Health Dr. Lance Frye said that other states have implemented nearly the same policies as this one. “As a physician, I follow the science, and it’s been critical to our COVID-19 response to do so,” Frye said. “But it’s also important to look at factors on the ground, and schools have proven to be one of the safest places for most of our students. Other states such as Missouri, Utah, and Ohio have put similar quarantine policies into place and haven’t seen large outbreaks occur in schools,” Frye said. Frye also stated that general data and the CDC show that other health factors come into play when children are not at school.

“Getting students safely back to in-person learning is critical for their educational success, mental health and social development,” Frye said. “Our public health decisions need to balance all facets of health, and we’re confident this new policy will allow our students to safely thrive in the classroom.” Stillwater Mayor Will Joyce added that he agrees that students need to be in schools, but wishes there were more procedures being implemented. “I appreciate and I agree with the Governor that we want to get back to as much activity as possible as quickly as we can, but, I think some of those things like a mask rule would actually allow us to do that,” Joyce said. With the state and the country at the peak of cases, Joyce would like to see more rules as a way to allow us to be a society to come back normal again. “I’m glad that this order was extended, I think we’re still right at the peak of cases and hospitals and our state is really still right in the middle of a very serious struggle with COVID right now,” Joyce said. News.ed@ocolly.com

6 steps to having a successful spring semester By Amelia Jauregui After an abnormally long break in between semesters, it may be harder than normal to get back into the daily routine of a college student. Especially as COVID-19 cases continue to rise and yet in person attendance is required, the stress of students may be significantly more intense. However, there are ways in which students can best prepare themselves for a successful semester, even amidst a pandemic.

they expect of you, as well as be prepared for the type of work you will be doing throughout the semester. Printing out your syllabi and putting them in a place where you check them daily will keep you successful.

ships better, as well as hopefully making you more comfortable when you may need to ask for help or for grace down the road.

Find new or favorite study spots: Everyone studies differently, so Make a weekly it’s important to find a schedule: Having a week- place that works for you. ly schedule that shows Some people like peace all your assignments, due and quiet, some people dates, and commitments like more active and will help you visualize talkative environments. the work that you will Walk around campus need to complete. When and Stillwater in general, you are unsure of the and find new places that stuff you need to do, it is excite you. Feeling good very easy to become be- about your study habits hind in your work, miss will make you an overall Talk to your assignments, or imporbetter student. advisor(s): The job of tant deadlines that are an advisor is to literimportant to your college ally give advice on what success. Reach out to classclasses you should take mates: Especially in a and how to be successful virtual world, it is more as a student. If you are Email professors/ important than ever to unsure about the purvisit office hours: Your still make connections pose of specific classes, professors are here to with other students. By schedule an appointment both teach you and to looking at your canand ask them. There is help you. Most profesvas, you are able to find no harm in getting extra sors, if not all, want other students in your instruction and help from you to be successful in course. If you have in someone whose job is to their classes, but there person classes, especially do just that. are ways you can help reach out and make new yourself out even more, friends, you never know especially in a virtual who you’ll meet that will Print out syllabi: class. Introduce yourself change your life. Every professor is differ- to your professors as ent and each will teach they want to get to know File Photo in their own way. It is their students better. This Students return to campus and prepare for in-person classes for important to know what helps you build relation- News.ed@ocolly.com the Spring 2021 semester

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The official Oklahoma coronavirus database on Monday reported 466 active cases in Stillwater. These new numbers bring the cityâ€™s total cases to 5,179 with 16 deaths and 4,697 recoveries. On the state level, the health department reported 1,837 new cases, bringing the total confirmed positive cases to 356,816. The state also reported seven new COVID-19

related deaths, bringing the total to 2,994. There have been 314,236 total recoveries since COVID reached Oklahoma in March. 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. News.ed@ocolly.com

Smith secures career wins 442 and 443 By Dean Ruhl Despite not being the most exciting wins in John Smith’s career, he was able to claim two more career wins this afternoon, catapulting him even higher into the record books. Oklahoma State’s 38-0 shutout of SIU-Edwardsville and 36-4 win over Little Rock account for career wins 442 and 443 for Smith, allowing him to move up once again on the all-time coaching wins list for Division I wrestling. Smith now sits third alltime, hopping over Rider’s Gary Taylor, who retired back in 2017 with 442 wins. “It takes a lot of good athletes to be able to do something like that,” Smith said. “It’s a great honor, and I’m glad I’m going to get to share it with this team.” This is a common sentiment Smith has had this season when it comes to his personal accolades as a coach and one that Dakota Geer holds in high regard. “Whenever I transferred here, I was starstruck,” Geer said. “Hearing him say something like that, crediting us with getting him there, it feels good.”

Smith moved up to fourth alltime last weekend with wins over Chattanooga and Oregon State, surpassing Minnesota’s J Robinson, who had 440 wins in his almost three-decade career with the Golden Gophers. Harold Nichols, who spent time at Iowa State and Arkansas State is the next name Smith will need to pass on the list. Nichols spent time at those schools from 19481985, and in that time accumu-

lated 492 wins. If Smith were to reach second on the list, he would still be 124 wins away from the first place, which is held by Oregon State’s Dale Thomas, who in 33 seasons stacked up 616 wins with the program before retiring in 1990. This adds yet another accolade to Smith’s storied career, both as a wrestler and coach, with his most recent accomplishment being inducted

into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame back in November. “I’ve looked up to him since I started wrestling,” Boo Lewallen said. “I had the How Low Can You Go tapes that he made, and when I was in middle school, I would watch those tapes and take notes on them. To have my name a part of (his career) is special.” Sports.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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Daily Horoscope Nancy Black Tribune Content Agency Linda Black Horoscopes Today’s Birthday (01/19/21). You’re in the spotlight this year. Disciplined attention animates personal passion projects. Social breakthroughs this winter lead to a summer turning point with a group collaboration before you fall in love again. Next winter brings a team victory. Take advantage of your opportunity to shine. 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 an 8 — Enter an innovative social period. Team efforts and projects are favored this month with the Sun in Aquarius. Schedule carefully. Collaborate with friends. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — Accept a professional challenge this month with the Sun in Aquarius. Focus on career opportu-

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Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — Exploration and adventure beckon this month under the Aquarius Sun. Use technology for new reach and access. Leap boundaries, push limitations and discover.

Discuss long-term goals, potential and possibilities. Collaborate together. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — Rely on each other. PartnerCollaborate, compromise and negotiate win-win deals. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Balance work with physical health with the Aquarius Sun this month. Mental creativity is at maximum. Raise the level of your performance with practice. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is an 8 — Enter a highly creative period. Converse with your muses this month with the Sun in Aquarius. Practice your arts, sports and talents. Share the love. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — Home and family center you this month with the Aquarius Sun. Nurture your creativity in comfortable surroundings. Manage household responsibilities and upgrade your space. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 9 — Communications thrive, and words come easily. Write your masterpiece this month with the Sun in Aquarius. Learn and retain complex material. Creative expression thrives. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 9 — Domestic comforts in Aquarius. Balance expenses with income. Work from home. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — Use your growing personal power and talent for good. You have the advantage this month, with the Sun in your sign. Pursue a passion. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7 — Savor peaceful productivity. Finish old projects this month with the Aquarius Sun. Enjoy private introspection. Rest and meditate. Envision dreams, plans and possibilities.

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Solution to Monday’s puzzle

Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit sudoku.org.uk © 2021 The Mepham Group. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency. All rights reserved.