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OSU’s Hawkins Hopes to Use Background in Data and Analytics in a New Way Carter Stanton O’Colly Contributor
Courtesy of Stillwater.org Christie Hawkins’ background in data and analytics is helping the town.
Christie Hawkins always knew she belonged at Oklahoma State. During her childhood, fall Saturdays were spent embarking on the two and a half hour journey from her hometown of Woodward, Oklahoma, to Stillwater to attend OSU football games. Once she began considering colleges, she knew exactly where she wanted to be. “I fell in love with the city of Stillwater,” Hawkins said. A graduate of the class of 1989, Hawkins has worked for the university for over 20 years. This year, however, she has taken on an entirely new endeavor: running for city council. “I’ve never campaigned for anything before,” Hawkins said. “It’s been a fantastic experience.” Of the six candidates who ran for one city council seat in February, none received a majority of the vote. The result is an April 6 runoff election featuring the top two candidates: Hawkins and Ariel Ross. An expert in analytics and data research, Hawkins hopes to provide her expertise to the community in a way that goes beyond the reach of the university. “She recognizes her skills can be helpful to Stillwater,” said Lorinda Schrammel, director of talent development at Oklahoma State University.
“She sees this whole thing as an opportunity to help others.” After starting her professional career teaching at Perkins-Tryon High School, Hawkins began working in the University’s Office of Institutional Research and Analytics. “My position with the university requires me to, quite simply, make hard decisions,” Hawkins said. Hawkins began working in the office as an analyst and has since advanced to occupy the role of Associate Vice President. She oversaw the implementation of block tuition in 2014, was instrumental in the university’s transition to using Banner software and continues to aid in developing the university’s $1.4 billion budget. During her time as an analyst, director and associate vice president, Hawkins has built a reputation within her department. “I love when she’s on a search committee with me,” Schrammel said. “When we’re interviewing for leadership positions, she goes in with no prejudgments and always asks great questions.” Partly due to her inexperience in running for office, Hawkins has built her campaign on engaging in meaningful conversations with Stillwater residents. “Learning about different entities, the opportunities and challenges that people have, what they expect from local government…” Hawkins
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Interim president, dean announced at OSU Center for Health Sciences Adam Engel Staff Reporter Dr. Johnny Stephens will serve as interim president of Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences effective July 1, announced OSU President Burns Hargis. Hargis said Stephens has been a valued member of the OSU-Center for Health Sciences team for seven years. On the same day, Dr. Dennis Blakenship will become interim dean of the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine. He has previously
served as the College’s chair of emergency medicine and OSU Medical Center’s chief of staff. “I am extremely proud of the progress and accomplishments of CHS under the leadership of Kasey Shrum and her entire team,” Hargis said. “The academic health care center has been stabilized and will soon grow to include a veterans’ hospital and mental health hospital, which will expand the care for veterans and our most vulnerable populations while increasing the number of resident physicians in Oklahoma.” Dr. Kasey Shrum, the current president of OSUCHS and dean of the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine, will replace Hargis as OSU president on July 1.
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Dr. Johnny Stephens is the new interim president of OSU Health Sciences.
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ships with a wide variety of people and groups on campus. “Leading part of the university is not like being a CEO. You have to Continued from pg.1 get everyone engaged and involved,” Sandefur said. “A lot of people know said. “These conversations have her and think highly of her.” given me the most insight.” The lessened ability to hold inHawkins exhibits this same person conversations due to the COdesire to hear from others and accom- VID-19 pandemic has made connectmodate their needs through her work ing with the community more difficult: with the university. Most of Hawkins’ campaign has been “One of the most important skills carried out in the form of tweets, Facefor a leader to have is the ability to un- book videos and other virtual means. derstand what other people are think“You definitely have to go to ing and saying,” said former Oklahoma more effort to reach people [online],” State University provost Gary SandHawkins said. efur, who worked with Hawkins on On top of limiting face-to-face several projects. “She’s really good at interaction, Hawkins said that camdoing that.” paigning online has also made preHawkins employs a track record dicting levels of voter support more of establishing collaborative relationchallenging.
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“I think people seem to like me, but I think everyone on everyone’s Facebook page seems to like them. So it’s hard to gauge where you’re at,” Hawkins said. If elected, Hawkins hopes to entice young people to begin their adult lives in Stillwater, rather than leaving and finding permanent jobs elsewhere. “That’s my vision, that Stillwater is the kind of town where kids graduate and want to stay here,” Hawkins said. Hawkins alluded to numerous programs the town and university run jointly, such as the partnership between the airport and American Airlines. She hopes to assist in developing more of these programs. “I’d like to see the college and city jointly providing internships,” Hawkins said. “There’s so many op-
portunities for students to get involved.” Ross, a Colorado native, is also running for elected office for the first time. Also an English professor at Oklahoma State, Ross has served several years on the Stillwater Planning Commission and Board of Adjustments. Many Stillwater residents have taken to social media to claim they would be satisfied with either candidate winning the race. If Hawkins were to win, it might just be attributed to her uncanny ability to connect with people. “Anything that Christie’s involved with is a winning situation,” Schrammel said. news.ed@ocolly.com
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Cowgirls hold off Bulldogs despite late surge, advance in WCWS CT.
Dean Ruhl Sports Editor Oklahoma State first baseman Alysen Febrey missed it. Second baseman Karli Petty missed it. But right fielder Hayley Busby didn’t. Running up from the outfield, Busby fielded the single by Georgia catcher Payden Bordeau, quickly and aggressively firing the ball back into the infield, and catching left fielder Sydney Chambley at home by mere inches. It was a vital defensive play at a crucial moment in OSU’s 3-2 victory over Georgia at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City. The win advances OSU in the WCWS pool bracket, facing James Madison in the winner’s bracket Friday at 6:00 p.m.
“I mean, that was a huge play,” pitcher Carrie Eberle said. “The momentum really could have shifted there. But she shut it down. That is what you need, what you’re asking for from her.” Offense was at a premium for each team, with the teams combining for five runs and 12 hits. OSU broke the scoring open with center fielder Chyenne Factor in the third inning, hitting a home run to centerfield, barely trickling over the wall to score herself and designated player Avery Hobson. “That pitch, it was kind of up if I remember correctly,” Factor said. “I just decided to swing and not be defensive and good things happened.” Georgia’s best chance to score came in the seventh inning. Shortstop Ellie Armistead doubled into the left-center gap to score right fielder Jaiden Fields. It also put two runners in scoring position with one out, down one run. Coaches Kenny Gajewski and John Bargfeldt visited Eberle on the
mound, deciding to keep her in. She was able to get the next two batters to pop out and ground out to end the game. “It really was just you need one good pitch,” Eberle said. “The second out is the most important. If you can there, the defense behind you will take it home.” The Bulldogs didn’t get their first hit until the fourth inning, but would go on to out-hit the Cowgirls 7-5 in the game. UGA scored its first run in the sixth, when designated player Sara Mosley singled to right field, scoring second baseman Sydney Kuma, despite Busby’s efforts to throw another batter out at home. In the bottom frame of the sixth, OSU earned back the run, with Alysen Febrey singling to center on a hard-hit ball, scoring shortstop Kiley Naomi. The Cowgirls committed three errors Thursday, something uncharacteristic of the team. Febrey had two, a bobble on a groundball against the first batter of the day, and a dropped ball against the lead-off batter in the
seventh inning. “I think for her there was some added pressure here today,” Gajewski said. “She didn’t let it bother her. I just looked at her and said ‘Hey make the next play’ that is it.” Catcher Reagan Wright was also called for obstruction of home plate on the second throw home by Busby, the third error by OSU. Pitcher Carrie Eberle started for the Cowgirls, throwing a complete game and not allowing a hit until the fourth inning. She saw success with the groundball, getting 16 of Georgia’s 21 outs via the ground out. Eberle earned the win, and her season record improved to 26-3. UGA pitcher Mary Wilson Avant threw six innings, allowing five hits, three runs with five strikeouts. She was awarded the loss, and he season record fell to 20-11. “I think just being able to throw a complete game is always satisfying just to know that you were able to do it from start to finish,” Eberle said. sports.ed@ocolly.com
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Clay Feagler stood on the par-3, eighth tee box two down from Austin Eckroat. Feagler, Pepperdine, hit his shot and it was the perfect number. He aced the hole. The bleeding was just starting in his match against Oklahoma State’s Eckroat. Feagler would go on to win the next five holes in the match, and all of a sudden a 2-up lead for Eckroat became a 3-down deficit. Eckroat’s late charge would come up just short as he lost 2&1. Eckroat was 1-1 on the day, and the loss was his first NCAA Championship match play loss bringing his record to 6-1. The other matches were much the same, without the hole-in-one. Pepperdine (3-seed) had all the momentum, and never let up enough to
allow OSU (2-seed) to catch a break. An incredible fairway bunker shot from the Wave’s Joe Highsmith slammed the door on Aman Gupta, who’s birdie putt on 18 just skid by to drop the match. Gupta finished the day 0-2. Bo Jin, who finished with runner-up honors in the tournament, won his first of the day against Vanderbilt’s Matthew Reidel in the quarterfinals, but tied in his semifinal match, which didn’t finish. Eugenio Chacarra also ended his match all square and also was unable to finish because Pepperdine had already clinched the win. The 3-0-2 match loss to the Wave’s ends the Cowboys run for their 12th title, and also ends Eckroat’s OSU career. Eckroat will make his professional debut on the Korn Ferry Tour on June 10. The Cowboys had five tournament wins in their 2021 campaign including a Big 12 Championship, but fell short of the teams ultimate goal. sports.ed@ocolly.com
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Three Cowgirls earn NFCA All-American awards American award, earning a first team nomination in the COVID-19 shortened 2020 season. Pitcher Carrie Eberle earned a second team honor, also back-toDean Ruhl back years she has earned Sports Editor this. Eberle has been the ace on the Cowgirls On Wednesday, pitching staff, amassing a three Oklahoma State 1.41 ERA and 153 strikeCowgirls were awarded outs - leading the team in National Fastpitch both categories. Coaches Association AllDesignated player American honors. Hayley Busby earned a First baseman Aly- third team honor, batting sen Febrey earned first .389 with 19 home runs team honors, batting .409 in her second season with with 18 home runs. This the Cowgirls. is back-to-back seasons Each Cowgirl Febrey has earned an All- who received honors is
a transfer - Febrey left Georgia, Eberle left Virginia Tech and Busby left Virginia. These three bring the Cowgirls all-time All-American list to 42, with 11 coming during coach Kenny Gajewski’s tenure. Febrey and Eberle join the list of Cowgirls with multiple All-American honors, bringing the count to eight. Jamie Foutch, Vanessa Shippy, Shari Johnson, Michele Smith, Melanie Roche and Kim Ward are also on the alltime list. sports.ed@ocolly.com
MAKE YOURSELF AVAILABLE! Make yourself available; It is somewhat like the challenge God gave to Abraham. “Leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you.” (Gen.12:1 NIV) He left not knowing exactly where he was going. Yet, look at the way God used his life and produced a great legacy. Abraham moved into the land that God called him to inherit, and he dwelt there not yet owning it. Through faith and perseverance, he obtained. Four hundred years later the Israelites march in and took the land. God in his timing will give us all he has promised. Be encouraged, to “make yourself available” to God. Be practical in pursuing God, and you too will taste and see how faithful he is. God fulfilled another promise to Abraham; for he promised that through him, God would bless the whole world. Through Abraham, possibly 2500 years later, God sent his Son into the world to save and bless all who would trust in him.
We may not see how God can and will use our lives, but the challenge to “Make yourself available” is a call to all. This is the only way that you and I will see the love and faithfulness of God in reality. I can testify that he is true and faithful. Even if you stumble, make mistakes, just get up and keep going. Acknowledge your failure; He forgives, lovingly leads on into his plans for your life. You will not be sorry now and in the life to come, that you trusted and followed Christ. Make yourself available!
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2021 position breakdown: Defensive line
Dec 12, 2020; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears quarterback Charlie Brewer (5) is sacked by Oklahoma State Cowboys defensive end Trace Ford (94) during the first half at McLane Stadium.
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Trace Ford fell to the turf at McLain Stadium as Oklahoma State took on Baylor. The game was the final game of the regular season, and Ford tore his ACL in noncontact fashion. Ford, a critical piece to OSU’s defensive line, lived the part prior to his injury in
2020. Ford, despite the injury, finished second on the defense in sacks with 4.5. The Cowboys expect Ford to be ready come their first game of the 2021 season. The Cowboys return a large portion of the defensive line from 2020, after losing Calvin Bundage and Cameron Murray to the NFL draft.
Although Murray and Bundage acccounted for the majority of the Cowboys line success, the new bodies have experience. Israel Antwine and Brock Martin have both seen large amounts of playing time on the field. Martin should be expected to jump into a starting role opposite of Ford in OSU
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defensive coordinator Jim Knowles LEO position. Despite losing bodies up front the Cowboys defensive line with Ford, Anwine, Martin, the possible return of Jayden Jernigan and Collin Clay is shaping up to be a star on the Cowboys defense. sports.ed@ocolly.com