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OSU Extension strengthens education programs Lauren King Staff Reporter
out the southern region by encouraging cooperation across states and taking action on any issue or need. The SRPLN 2023 conference discussed topics covOklahoma State ering agriculture, communiUniversity Extension and Langston University Exten- cations, team development and much more. Attendees sion members attended the were encouraged to share Southern Region Program Leadership Network annual resources, build partnerships and address emerging issues conference Aug. 21-24 in affecting communities. Orlando, Florida, in which The theme for the other Extension programs SRPLN 2023 conference was and professionals from other Next Generation: Evolving states attended. the Extension Enterprise. The SRPLN focuses The first keynote on strengthening Extension speaker was Mansfield (Pete) education programs through-
Key III, a leading growth development strategist and international motivational speaker. Another keynote speaker, Manjit Misra, director of the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, discussed the future of Extension and how the program is structured to help address some of the country’s most significant health issues. Tom Davidson, leadership expert and forester with Leadership Nature, presented a two-part virtual session about treating employees like volunteers and volunteer like employees. See Education on 5
‘Futurama’ has finally lost its groove Michael Clark Staff Reporter
soul, you can certainly cite “Futurama” as one of my greatest influences. The beloved animated series by “The Simpsons” creator Matt Groening is often cited as one of the greatest comedy TV shows of all time and for good reason. The first five seasons of “Futurama” are truly a If anyone has ever sight to behold with hilariwondered what caused my ous moments told through bizarre sense of humor to spawn from the depths of my astoundingly creative sci-fi
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concepts, all while balancing some of the most tearjerking emotional beats that television has to offer. After a spectacular fifth season, the series got cancelled. Then it got cancelled again, and again. Each time the quality worsened slightly. With this year’s Hulu reboot concluding last Monday, it’s safe to say that “Futurama” has finally lost its groove. See ‘Futurama’ on 7
Courtesy of OSU The partnership will allow the USA BMX Foundation to take a large step toward enhancing the health of its athletes, improve athlete recovery times and advance research in elite athlete performance.
OSU Medicine partners with USA BMX Lauren King Staff Reporter
athlete performance. “The community collaboration with OSU is an opportunity to provide medical services to every level of our Oklahoma State UniverUSA BMX athletes at the USA sity Medicine was named the BMX National headquarters and USA BMX Foundations official the Hardesty National Stadium,” sports medicine partner for the said Shane Fernandez, CEO of organization’s racing events at USA BMX. Hardesty National BMX StaThe partnership will prodium, BMX Foundation youth vide essential medical care and programs and the USA Cycling support to those ranging from National Team. beginner riders to elite-level This partnership will allow athletes in the BMX community. the USA BMX Foundation to OSU Medicine will even provide take a large step toward enhanc- sports medicine and athletic ing the health of its athletes, training services for USA BMX improve athlete recovery times athletes in next year’s Olympic and advance research in elite Games in Paris.’ See BMX on 6
Courtesy of Creative Commons “Futurama,” the beloved animated series by “The Simpsons” creator Matt Groening is often cited as one of the greatest comedy TV shows of all time.