Wednesday, April 24, 2024
5 spring outfit essentials Bella Casey News and Lifestyle Assistant Editor
The grass is greener, the weather is warmer and the flowers are blooming. Spring is here. The dark, gloomy winter days are coming to an end, and so is winter fashion. The shift in weather can cause some to feel lost without their typical go-to cold weather outfit. Draw inspiration from these spring outfit recommendations that are straight from my closet. Silk scarves The silk scarf that kept you warm in the winter can add multiple looks to your spring wardrobe. Accessorize an outfit with a silk scarf, or even tie the scarf as a top. Silk scarves can be worn in one’s hair, as a scarf or as a belt to bring a pop of color to any outfit. Larger silk scarves can be worn as a top under a pair of overalls or with a pair of jeans. Sheer tops Add a sheer top under your T shirt to bring any casual look to a unique level. A white sheer top can be layered on top of any color, but they come in a variety of patterns and colors. Wear one with a casual outfit to class or dress it up for a concert. See Essentials on 6
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A silk scarf can be worn in one’s hair, around one’s neck, as a belt or as a top.
Veterinary Viewpoints Severe weather and pets Kinsey Reed OSU News
Severe weather can pose significant risks to pets. Whether it’s thunderstorms, hurricanes, tornadoes, or extreme heat, these weather events can be distressing and dangerous for our animal companions. Here are some ways severe weather can impact pets and tips on how to keep them safe: Thunderstorms: Anxiety: Many pets are afraid of thunderstorms due to the loud noises and changes in atmospheric pressure. Anxiety can cause them to hide, shake, or even try to escape. Safety Tips: Create a safe space for your pet to retreat to during storms, like a covered crate or an interior room. Distract them with calming music or white noise and consider using anxiety-reducing products like compression shirts or pheromone sprays. Some pets may need extra help in the form of medications such as anxiolytics. You need to reach out to your vet ahead of time and be ready to medicate them before the storm hits. Hurricanes: Evacuation: If you need to evacuate due to a hurricane, make sure you have a plan for your pets. Not all emergency shelters accept animals, so identify pet-friendly shelters or hotels in advance. Emergency Kit: Prepare a pet emergency kit with food, water, medications, vet records and comfort items like toys or blankets. Keep it easily accessible in case of evacuation. Tornadoes: Shelter: Designate a safe area in your home where you and your pets can take shelter during a tornado. Basements, storm cellars, or interior rooms without windows are
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Identification: Ensure your pets are wearing collars with updated ID tags or are microchipped so they can be identified if they become lost during a tornado or other severe weather event. Extreme Heat: Dehydration and Heatstroke: Pets can quickly become dehydrated or suffer from heatstroke in high temperatures. Signs include excessive panting, drooling, lethargy and collapse. Prevention: Provide plenty of fresh water and shade for your pets during hot weather. Limit exercise during the hottest parts of the day and never leave your pet in a parked car, even for a short time. Last but not least, do not take dogs on walks during peak heat as the asphalt can burn their footpads. Flooding: High Ground: In areas prone to flooding, keep your pets indoors or on high ground. Fast-moving water can be extremely dangerous for animals. Secure Areas: Ensure outdoor enclosures or fences are secure to prevent pets from escaping during flooding events. General Tips: Stay Informed: Stay in tune with weather forecasts and warnings in your area. Knowing when severe weather is expected can help you prepare and keep your pets safe. Emergency Contacts: Keep a list of emergency contacts, including your veterinarian and local animal control, readily available. Training: Consider training your pets to come when called and to be comfortable with carriers or leashes. This can be invaluable in emergency situations. Noise desensitization training can be done to avoid an animal panicking during a severe weather event. See Viewpoints on 7
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The OSU Competitive Sales Team took home the win as the top overall team at the Love’s Travel Stops Sales Competition.
Competitive Sales Team notches two more wins to close semester Jeff Hopper OSU News
The Oklahoma State University competitive sales team wrapped up an impressive first semester with two more overall team wins at the Love’s Travel Stops sales competition and the Twin Cities Collegiate Sales Team Championship. The Love’s Travel Stops sales competition took place in late March in Oklahoma City where members competed in several different disciplines, including speed sell, role play and case analysis. The team placed first overall and included first-place finishes
in role play for team member David Dishaw, and firstplace in case analysis for the team of Mayce Durham, Brenda Tapia and Katie Springs. This competition served as tangible evidence to the improvement of each team member since the beginning of the semester. Dishaw competed in a different Love’s sales competition last fall and didn’t move past the first round in the role play category. However, with the added experience of other competitions and the ability to cultivate and develop ideas with his team, he was able to capture the title. “The Love’s competition was a great benchmark for the team,” said head
coach and former competitor Sarah Hall. “Our performance provided feedback that our sales skills have greatly improved over the course of the semester, and the first-place performance in case analysis showed how adaptable our sales students are since no one had ever competed in that particular discipline before.” To cap off the spring semester of competitions, the team traveled to the Twin Cities Collegiate Sales Team Championship hosted by the University of Minnesota for the first time. This competition was unlike most other competitions in that placement was completely based on team scoring. See Team on 8