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All I want for Christmas is... Christmas is coming soon and people around the world are filing their wishlists to family, friends and even Santa. Oklahoma State coaches and players are no different, here is what they are hoping to receive during Christmas.
Jim Littell, Women’s basketball coach: “When we have Christmas I want to be able to spend some time with my family, enjoy my family and kids and my grandbaby and hope all (Cowgirl basketball players) get home and enjoy some time there.”
Brennan Presley, OSU football player: “PS5”
Colin Carmichael, OSU soccer coach: “From an OSU soccer perspec-
tive, we have Ally (Jackson) and (Grace Yochum) coming back for their extra year, so that was a nice gift. Personally, a solo stove to sit out back with a fire when its cold outside.”
Josh Sills, OSU football player: “Hopefully get to see
my family, my niece and my nephews. We’ll see where the bowl game is at. Years past I just got to see them for like 10-15 minutes and thats about it so I’ll hopefully be able to spend a little more time with them this year especially being 14-15 hours from home now I don’t really get to see them that much.”
Jessica Grayson, Assistant women’s basketball coach: “One of those vacuum cleaners,
a Roomba. I need one of those because with a two and five year old there’s crumbs everywhere. So if I just get that thing working at night while I’m asleep I’m happy.” “I want that first and foremost. If y’all can make that happen let me know.”
“My nephew just turned two my niece is about to be three.”
Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe, OSU basketball player: “To go home and see my family that’s going to be the top of my wishlist.”
John Smith, Wrestling coach:
To: Santa
“I got everything that I want, right? I’d like to make sure that I don’t have no calves during Christmas if it’s cold. That’d be nice. So, no calves born and they’re all coming right now in the next couple weeks.”
From: OSU coaches and players
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Rowdy reviews: Tiger King 2 The first episode of Tiger King 2 centers on the aftermath of the first series.
Anna Pope News Editor A combined $50 million donation will fund a a center focused on energy and eventually house the Oklahoma Hall of Energy Legends Interactive Museum. The donation for the center, Hamm Institute for American Energy, was made up of $25 million from the Harold Hamm Foundation and $25 million from Continental Resources. The institute will be in what was known as the OSU Discovery building in Oklahoma City. Harold Hamm is the founder and chairman of Continental Resources, an oil and natural gas company. “It’s time, once again, for Oklahoma to become a global energy
Courtesy of OSU Oklahoma State received a $50 million donation from Harold Hamm and Continental Resources to establish the Hamm Institute for American Energy.
leader,” Hamm said in a press release. “It’s my hope the world will look to us for the best ideas when it comes to energy stewardship, research, and education. This gift is about investing in our shared future, the future of our country and the state and people I love.” In the U.S. Oklahoma was the fourth-largest producer of crude oil and natural gas, and the state was third in the U.S. in total electricity net general from wind, according to the U.S. Energy Administration administration. Hamm said he views the institute as place where
people can responsibly solve energy challenges. Bill Berry is the CEO of Continental Resources and he said the statement Hamm Institute belongs in Oklahoma. “It is part of the Continental mission to find, nurture and inspire the next generation of energy leaders,” Berry said. “We envision the Hamm Institute for American Energy to be the epicenter of learning, research and energy innovation for decades to come.”
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species laws. Well, I’m here to break down the five episodes of the new Tiger Maybe you did know King and see what Exotic or didn’t know Tiger King is up to now.Beware, there 2 came out on Netflix last will be spoilers ahead so month. if you have not seen the If you were not show, you might want to aware, it’s probably becheck it out, but without cause this season does not further ado, let’s get into have the same hype around the review. it. Or, you simply saw it Episode One: “I Beg and did not like it. Your Pardon” The first “Tiger “I Beg Your Pardon” King” Netflix documenis strong episode that distary series, “Tiger King: cusses the “after” from the Murder, Mayhem and first Tiger King series. Madness,” features JoThe episode centered seph Maldonado-Passage on more of the politics of known as Joe Exotic, who the show and the different owned an Oklahoma zoo. public reactions to Carole Now, he is serving time in Baskin and Exotic while prison after being conshowing how the initial sevicted of a murder-for-hire ries impacted the people in plot to kill Carole Baskin the series. Baskin said she and violating endangered would not participate in
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Abby Cage Brennan Presley and other football players get their wish of getting PS5 for Christmas thanks to the Fiesta Bowl.
Ben Hutchens Digital Editor In November, Brennan Presley used the stage of a press conference to get a message out. He wants a PlayStation. “I don’t have a console,” Presley said. “I wish that would change. Hopefully this Christmas, Mom, if you’re listening then that would change.” The sophomore wide receiver’s cry will be answered, but not by his mom. Each member of the Cowboy football team will receive a PlayStation 5 for
playing in the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl. The bowl gift package each bowl puts together for athletes is perfect for Presley, who said he prefers PlayStation to Xbox. The Playstation Fiesta Bowl package, which includes the console and a TBD game, checks in at number one on Sports Illustrated’s annual rankings. The gaming consoles are valued at about $1,000 and are difficult to purchase, especially around the holidays. It’s no wonder many Cowboys are excited to receive the gaming systems, even if they don’t count themselves as huge gamers. “I’m excited,” said junior defensive lineman Tyler Lacy. “I’m not too
much of a gamer anymore. But you know, just to say I got it is going to be fun.” Lacy said he is a big fan of the Call of Duty series and is going to buy the newest game whenever his console arrives. Some teammates even more excited for the console than Lacy. He said quite a few of them already have a PlayStation 5 and will be doubling up. “Everybody in the locker room is always talking about the PS5’s what they going to do with their PS5,” Lacy said. “What games they’re going to play and when we’re going to get it. So yeah, I think everybody’s excited about the PS5’s.” sports.ed@ocolly.com
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Abby Cage On early signing day Oklahoma State football signed the 25th ranked recruiting class nationally.
Early signing day has arrived, a day where high school football recruits nationwide sign their National Letter of Intent to play at the college of their choice. Oklahoma State signed an impressive class, bringing in the 25th ranked class nationally, the highest rated class for the Cowboys since 2011, and the 3rd ranked class in the Big 12. “What we’re looking for are young men that fit our culture,” coach Mike Gundy said. “Ones that we know will come in here and work hard and do all the things that
I talk about, I don’t need to repeat all that, and stay here.” Gundy and his staff reeled in six four star recruits, the most since 2014. The 2022 class was highlighted by recruit Talyn Shettron, Braylin Presley, Tyrone Webber, DeSean Brown, and Garrett Rangel while including under the radar recruits like Calvin Harvey and Gabe Brown. The Cowboys capitalized on in-state prospects, reeling in eight Oklahoma recruits, making up half of the class alone. “Geographically, we want to stay as local as possible,” Gundy said. “We think that helps us keep young men that are here, to push through times where maybe it’s not
as fun, to stay here and then it pays off in the end (for them).” Eight of Oklahoma State’s class of 2022 members were either offered or recruited by schools classified as blue blood programs. “We have a chance at Oklahoma State, if (everything) is handled correctly, to move to the top, if we do it right,” Gundy said. “Now I can’t control that, I’m not in charge of the overall concept of what we’re doing here. But we have a real chance, if we’re willing to move forward, and take that step right now.”
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Q&A: December graduate Courtney Juen Dru Norton Lifestyle Editor Although her time at Oklahoma State has come to an end, OSU alumna Courtney Juen reflects on the memories, friendships and personal growth she experienced during those four years. Q: Can you tell me about your journey in selecting art as your major? Is this something you always knew you wanted to do? A: I was originally going to school for ministry in the form of outdoor excursions, but I could not get away from the passion I had for art. I found myself talking about who Christ is through what I had learned at the potter’s wheel more than what I was actually studying at the time. I’ve been incredibly blessed with a family who supports me and encourages my artistic career. I recognize that is not always the case within such a fluid and open field, and that is not lost on me. So, I switched and it’s been one of the most life-giving and thrilling experiences of my life.
Q: What has been the most impactful moment of your college career? A: To choose one moment that’s been the most impactful is so hard for me. Art is so much more about the process for me than the product. That being said, it’s been the cumulative small daily moments that have left the largest impact on me. Conversations with peers and mentors in passing and in moments of last minute rushed chaos, 2 a.m. glaze nights that ended at 2 p.m. the next day, the still, quiet moments spent in prayer before beginning to shape a piece and the opportunity to share the product of such moments with friends and family at the BFA Capstone Exhibition. Q: Is there a person in your department that made an impact on you in particular? A: My professor and mentor Brandon Reese has made a huge impact on my life. His willingness to sit and listen, challenge, encourage and invest not only in students’ artistic craft, but also to help us grow as individuals throughout our daily lives, has been one of the most unexpected and greatest gifts of my time at OSU. Q: What are your plans after college?
A: Honestly, I’m really excited to see where God leads me after all this, it’s still somewhat of a mystery to me. As of now, I plan on apprenticing for my professor and mentor Brandon Reese, teaching a wheel class at Prairie Arts Community Center here in Stillwater and continuing to develop my portfolio as I apply for exhibitions and possibly graduate school. You can follow along with me on Instagram @courtney. juen.art to see how it all shakes out. Q: What will you miss the most about your time at OSU? A: Undoubtedly, I will miss the people the most. My peers and I have spent the past four years working closely together in the studio caked in paint, clay and sawdust. We have pulled all nighters that continued on into endless critiques. We have celebrated birthdays and shared tears of laughter, frustration and more recently, ones of nostalgia. Through it all, they have continually loved and challenged me to be the best I can be, even having seen me at my worst. I know no matter where we all go, they will never be strangers. For that, I am endlessly thankful.
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The best crop
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Tom Denker graduated Oklahoma State in 1953.
Chicago at a national crop judging contest and won nationals on an agronomy magazine article. In addition to this, Denker also played in the OSU’s Army Anna Pope ROTC Marching Band. After college DenNews Editor ker came back to Enid and while he had a “town Tom Denker grew job,” he still farmed. up on a farm in Enid. Although Denker has Today, he still lives grown many things on his on his beef and wheat farm, accomplished much farm. and knew different people Denker, an Oklalike basketball player homa State alumnus, and coach Don Haskins spent his first semester - who Denker would play at Oklahoma A&M, now snooker with in Enid. known as Oklahoma There is one thing he is State, as an engineermost proud of. ing major, then moved to “There on the the agriculture program. farm, my best crop is my During that semester, he six kids,” Denker said. would catch rides home “Every one of them is so every weekend to work on special.” his family farm and to see Denker said farmer his girlfriend - whom he give their kids jobs and would marry in college. responsibilities early in For Denker, college life. He said it provided was something he always opportunities for children wanted to do. to learn of a level self-re“Both of my folks liance and responsibility went to college, so it was - opportunities that do not always planned I would present themselves often. go to,” Denker said. Patty Shepard, the “Me and my two sisters oldest of Denker’s six basically, did think that kids, remembers learning education end with high these responsibilities. She school.” said during the summerAt OSU, Denker time her father would like played intramural football for her and her siblings up and represented OSU in before he went to work to
help out on the farm. Shepard was born while her father was in college and grew not only knowing about the university, but also about the importance of education in general. “Our parents were very very big in education,” Shepard said. Although academics where stressed, she holds memories of shooting baskets every day with her family. Shepard did not attend OSU, but her daughters did. She said this emphasis in education impacted the family resulting in children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren attending college. Denker celebrated his 90th birthday at he Big 12 Championship game with over 30 of his relatives. Shepard said her father enjoyed it not only because he saw the cowboys play with his family, it was an something he never experienced. “It was wonderful, absolutely wonderful,” Shepard said.
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Courtney Juen is one of many students who graduated this past Friday.
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Today’s Birthday (12/17/21). Communication opens doors this year. Regular routines build strong supports for excellence. Take charge for the results you want this winter, before a springtime physical energy boost. Take it easy through summer changes, recharging autumn inspiration, vision and purpose. Share about what you love. 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 — Focus on practical communications. Back up digital files to avoid glitches. Adapt your story around recent changes. Discipline with messaging pays off. Write your views. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — Discover new income sources. Lay the foundations for new possibilities. Focus on practical priorities. Save more than you spend. Barter, trade and contribute your talents. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 9 — Make a personal change or improvement. Discover an integrity issue and address it. Keep or change your promises and agreements. Stay true to yourself. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 6 — Slow to consider options and revise plans. You recognize the value of the past. New possibilities tempt. Weigh the pros and cons. Consider carefully. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — Contribute to team efforts without ruffling any feathers. Don’t stir up controversy or jealousies. Consider other opinions. Wait for developments. Patiently hold the line. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 7 — A professional challenge could reveal new directions. Adapt to changes with your career or industry. Discover hidden opportunities. Make a positive shift. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 7 — Proceed with caution. News affects your decisions. Expect travel and traffic delays. Alter plans for greater ease. Study options and adapt to current conditions. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — Make inquiries rather than purchases. Research options. Avoid sensitivities with your partner or risk upset. Collaborate to generate positive cash flow into shared accounts. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7 — Stay practical and receptive with your partner. Tempers could flare. Anticipate complications and provide options. Less interference is better. Patience is golden, forgiveness divine. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Reassess your physical performance. Don’t push past your own limitations or risk accident or injury. Nurture yourself with good food, rest and exercise. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7 — Keep a flexible attitude. Distractions could interrupt your fun. Simplify expectations and reinforce basic elements. Adapt to recent changes. Listen to your heart. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 6 — Clean a mess at home. Tempers spark easily. Reduce friction points as you can. It’s amazing what you can do with soap and water.
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Geer focused on offense moving into conference matches Dakota Geer has put more of an emphasis on moving with purpose in his matches this season.
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per match. “(I’m) just trying to work on moving my feet more, being more strategic, how I’m The start to the seaplacing my hands and how I’m son couldn’t have transpired moving a guy with my hands,” any better for Dakota Geer. Geer said. “(I’m) trying not to Through four duals, Geer move a lot but move strategifinds himself sitting at 4-0, cally.” ranked No. 8 in the 184-pound Geer claims one key to class in his super senior year. his improvement in offensive Geer was thrown into production on the map is the limelight in his freshlargely thanks to his training man season, and has played a partner Gavin Stika. significant role in every one “That guy is tough to of his seasons as a Cowboy, score on in neutral,” Geer accumulating a 126-34 overall said. “I mean, his defense in record. In his redshirt senior neutral is good. So, having season in 2020 where he rehim up there in the wrestling corded a 21-5 record. room, you’ve got to have your Despite a successful shots on point to be able to redshirt senior year, Geer has score on him, and I think seen an improvement in his that’s helped out my shots a performance this season as a lot.” whole, particularly his offense. The path to a 4-0 has So far this season, Geer is not been easy for him. Geer averaging just over 14 points faced the likes of Stanford’s
BE DEFINITE!
It has been a number of years ago that the Lord Jesus challenged me to be definite in making myself available to him. I was attending church regularly. My wife and I were giving to the work of God. We were not doing anything that would be considered wrong in the eyes of God. I thought I was available to Christ. As I prayed about this, I felt the Lord wanted me to spend more consistent time with him. I decided to get up each morning and spend an hour in prayer and in the Bible. The first morning when I knelt at the living room couch, I went to sleep. What a commitment! However, I did not give up. The next morning with my Bible in hand, I walked back and forth across the living room praising, praying and reading the Bible. I was being definite, not perfect, but definite.
my oldest son’s parents’ club in his fraternity,” Sutton said. “When my youngest son got ready to graduate high school, I announced to him that his mother was going away to colDru Norton lege with him.” Sutton accepted the job as Lifestyle Editor Sigma Chi house director and moved in during the summer of For 17 years, Debbie Sut- 2004. ton has been the house mom at “I found out quickly that Sigma Chi. On Jan. 31, 2022, what worked with first graders she will officially retire. worked just as well with fraterSutton graduated from nity boys,” Sutton said. “I began OSU in 1972 with a bachelor’s to get to know them and try to degree in theater. From there, mold them into gentlemen.” she went on to get a master’s deSutton taught etiquette gree in curriculum and instruc- lessons to the members of Sigma tion at Kansas State University. Chi each year, teaching everyAfter teaching for 22 years thing from “how to set a table” in Kansas, Sutton decided to to “how to escort a lady.” Sutton return to the place she loved said she ensured the lessons most: OSU. were informative as well as “In my family, the orange engaging and interactive. runs very deep,” Sutton said. “My first time we met, it “Both of my boys were raised was my responsibility to read that it was basically OSU or the house rules,” Sutton said. “It nowhere.” was just two legal-sized papers As a former sorority of do’s and don’ts. If I had just member, Sutton has always been read them, it would have bored passionate about the benefits of them to death.” being in Greek life. See Sigma Chi on 7 “I became very active in
Ethan Woods, Isaiah Salazar of Minnesota who was ranked No. 21 in his class at the time, Drexel’s Bryan McLaughlin and No. 18 Darrien Roberts of Oklahoma. All four of Geer’s opponents have a combined record of 28-11 thus far. In the midst of a successful start, Geer is adamant he has room for improvement. Geer said he hopes to reach peak performance soon with Big 12 matches getting under way. “I think (my improvement) showed in the last match actually,” Geer said. “I think my shots have been improving as the year’s been going on. So, hopefully it keeps (moving along) that trend and it keeps improving.”
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Debbie Sutton is retiring after 17 years on the job.
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King David said, “My heart says of you (God), ‘Seek his Face! Your face, Lord, I will seek.’ (Ps.27:8) David was a man after God’s own heart. He certainly was not perfect, but one who sought after and followed God. Being definite with God has such great reward. He is the Good Shepherd that will faithfully lead our lives into the best and lasting way. As the Lord challenges our lives in various areas of obedience and service, It is so important to be definite; to be clear, to be wholehearted. Go all the way, and do that thing(s) you are challenged to do. Don’t compromise! Possibly God is challenging you about a definite time in prayer and in scripture. Maybe it is in giving; not just occasionally, but often and consistently Maybe it is Christian service; helping is mission work; worthwhile projects. Go for it! Be definite. You will find God definite, and there will be lasting fruit and satisfaction.
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Courtesy of Debbie Sutton Debbie Sutton and Sigma Chi members celebrate winning 2nd place at 2021 Freshman Follies.
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Instead, Sutton came up with an alternative: each member must draw an example of breaking a house rule and act it out. “We had more fun doing that, because they got to learn the house rules and they actually remember them because they are doing it in a fun way,” Sutton said. In addition to teaching etiquette, Sutton also made it her duty to assist the members with anything they needed at any time. “I am on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in case they need me,” Sutton said. “I’ve told them since the beginning that I am their executive secretary, because they will all have one one day.” For the first time in 16 years, Sutton moved out of the Sigma Chi house due to COVID-19 on Sep. 7, 2020. “I started having the members over to my house for events in small groups and social distance with masks outside,” Sutton said. “It was difficult at times because I would recognize my older guys but it was harder to get to know the new members, not living in the house.” Max Moody, sports media sophomore, said Sutton’s impact will not be forgotten. “For the past 17 years, she has seen the house grow and flourish on campus,” Moody said. “The Greek community is losing one of the best house directors in the state. We are so thankful for her and the impact she made on all the men of Sigma Chi.” Recently, Sutton accepted a job as an administrative support specialist for the graduate college at OSU. Sutton also plans to be involved with community theater and other activities on campus. “It just feels like everything fell into place,” Sutton said. “I’ve done the best job I can to leave a house full of wonderful young men. They truly are some of the best boys in the world in that house.” entertainment.ed@ocolly.com
With the university’s winter break starting this Monday, some Oklahoma State students are headed home for the holidays. Here are some easy (yet tasty) holiday cocktail recipes for impressing fellow holiday party go-ers, hometown friends or the dinner table at Christmas. 1. With cranberries reigning in holiday cheer and mules once again becoming a trendy drink, this five minute cranberry mule holiday cocktail from aberdeenskitchen.com is the perfect cocktail to bring to the Christmas Eve dinner table. Ingredients: 2 ounces bourbon (you can also use your favorite vodka or rum) 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 ounce fresh orange juice 1 ounce 100% unsweetened cranberry juice ¼ cup cranberry sauce, chilled Ginger beer (I used about 4 ounces but you can use as much as you want.) 6 sprigs fresh mint, plus extra for garnish Orange slices, lime slices and fresh cranberries used for garnish Instructions: Add 2 tablespoons of cranberry sauce, cranberry juice, mint leaves, orange juice, lime juice and whiskey to a cocktail shaker. Muddle the mixture together before shaking (I smooshed mine up with a bar spoon). Shake mixture in the cocktail shaker and pour into 2-3 glasses over ice. Top with as much ginger beer as desired and remaining cranberry sauce. Garnish glasses with lime and orange slices, cranberries, and fresh mint. Serve chilled. 2. Although the Grinch has a small heart, he is still a beloved holiday character. What better
Some Oklahoma State students will be attending holiday parties.
way to bring the festivity than this Grinch cocktail recipe from thetoastykitchen.com. This drink will bring joy and movie nostalgia to any Christmas party. Ingredients: 1 ½ ounces midori liqueur 1 ounce clear rum or triple sec 5 ounces lemon lime soda 1 maraschino cherry Instructions: Fill a lowball glass with ice. Add midori liqueur and rum. Top with lemon lime soda and stir gently to combine. Top with a maraschino cherry and enjoy. 3. This is a quick and easy cocktail to make while being inspired from the tastes of the classic Jewish dessert, sufganiyot. The mixture of the liquors is used to mimic the dough part of the dessert and the sugary ingredients remind the tasters of the sweet filling. This cocktail from @slowmixology is a great way to celebrate the Hannaukah season. Ingredients: 1 oz Scotch 3/4 oz créme de cassis 1/2 oz sugar syrup 1/4 oz lemon juice Instructions: Shake ingredients briefly with ice and strain into a tall glass with ice. Top with brown ale. Garnish with one or more jam-filled donuts if you feel
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inclined. 4. When the temperature drops and the fireplace is not enough to keep warm, a hot drink in hand will be necessary. Hot toddy’s are a classic drink during the winter season, and this recipe from delish.com will keep everyone warm. Plus, it involves using actual Werther’s hard candies. Ingredients: 10 Werther’s Originals Candies, crushed 1/2 cup caramel 2 cups water 10 Werther’s Originals Candies, whole 2 cinnamon sticks, plus more for garnish 1/3 cup lemon juice 6 ounces whiskey or bourbon Lemon slices, for garnish Instructions: Place crushed Werther’s on a shallow plate, and caramel on a separate shallow plate. Dip rims first in caramel, and then in crushed Werther’s. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine water, whole Werther’s, and cinnamon sticks. Stir constantly until candies are fully melted. Turn off heat and stir in lemon juice and whiskey. Ladle into mugs and serve. entertainment.ed@ocolly.com
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