The Collegian: Vol. 141, No. 5

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Vol. 141 • No. 5

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

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Students mixing prescriptions and alcohol proves fatal Meghan Barton

THE COLLEGIAN Illicit

drugs like cocaine and ecstasy are no longer the primary drugs of choice on college campuses. In the past decade, the nonmedical use of prescription drugs has skyrocketed among college students.

The chosen path by most students is mixing prescription drugs, such as oxycodone (pain reliever) and alcohol.

Mixing the two substances is lethal and actually suppresses the part of the brain that controls respiration. When this happens, nerves fail to send impulses from the brain and diaphragm, and within an hour the individual will stop breathing.

Eugene DeBlasio, a medical expert with the National Medical Consultants claims adding alcohol to a narcotic like oxycodone almost always produces “catastrophic results.” He went on to explain that less than four beers, or two shots of liquor, would be lethal.

DeBlasio clarified by adding, “It is not recommended you take any alcohol at all with oxycodone…The reason I say that is some people might be more sensitive

and one shot could do it. The answer is no alcohol when you’re taking narcotics, and only take the narcotic at the dosage prescribed.”

Graduate student and former coordinator for Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Benjamin Gupta, died from a lethal mix of drugs and alcohol, according to the D.C. Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

Gupta had a low blood alcohol content level of .04. This case exemplifies the danger of consuming any amount of alcohol while taking a narcotic such as oxycodone.

Central’s campus Nurse Practitioner Terry Flanagan contributed on the subject. “I have not had to deal with many problems regards abusing prescription drugs or alcohol among CMU students.

I do ask about it when I see patients, however very few students admit it. It does not mean that there isn’t any abuse on campus, just that I have not been involved in more than 2 or 3 cases since starting here. I do believe there is prescription drug and alcohol abuse here at CMU but I can’t quantify that statement. Across

the nation there have been reports in the literature of these substances being abused by college students” Senior special education major Libby Wilson weighed in on the topic. “Every time I’ve been prescribed a medication I noticed it said on the bottle not to consume alcohol. What I didn’t realize was consuming even the smallest amount could and probably will kill you. Good thing I didn’t drink!”

Education and awareness of the dangers are key to ensuring safety among students.

Central Methodist University Going Tobacco-Free Campus targets August 1, 2013 for switch

Central Methodist University soon will join the growing ranks of colleges and universities declaring themselves tobacco-free.

The CMU governing board has approved the tobacco-free initiative, effective Aug. 1, 2013 according to Dr. Marianne Inman, CMU president.

The university has, for years, placed severe restrictions on tobacco use on campus but this will mark the first time in history all tobacco products will be banned.

A committee of students, faculty and staff is at work preparing for the transition, Inman noted. A host of issues including signage, publications, sanctions, smoking cessation and other educational programming, and more all must be addressed prior to implementation.

Comments and suggestions can be submitted to: tobaccofree@centralmethodist.edu

What’s coming up in this issue: Page 2: Finals schedule Page 3: Eagle Events Page 4: Buy local, buy american!

Page 5: Controversial play Page 6: Eagle Athletics Page 7: Eagle Athletics Page 8: Athletics contest

Page 9: Change of library hours Page 10: Recycling at CMU Page 11: Halo 4 Page 12: Class cancellations

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Caffeine: Not your ideal study buddy Julie Friem THE COLLEGIAN

lethargy. Generally you receive three

Most of us have hours of increased focus when you had D.A.R.E. training (Drug Abuse consume no more than 200 milligrams, Resistance Education) and got the general which equates to two cups of coffee. spiel; drugs are bad, and stay away from I know coffee is a cheap, easy, and alcohol. Unbeknownst to us, one of the delicious way to get through college, most common drugs in American may and although it is hard to overdose be dispensed at school. More often than on caffeine, that doesn’t mean we can not, caffeine is a part of a daily routine, discredit the milder side effects. especially amongst college students. It The biggest culprit in caffeine gets us through those tough all-nighters, overdose is the big name energy drinks and wakes us up for our 8a.m. classes. At (especially when mixed with alcohol), what expense do all these perks come? the pills, and the patches that people use.

In proper doses, caffeine can be used If not monitored they can be extremely anywhere from deterring liver cancer, dangerous, especially because caffeine to a simple migraine (MayoClinic). dehydrates your body. The other problem However, outside the recommended with caffeine is how addictive it is. The parameters of the stimulant, it can lead to more you use it, the less affective it gets, a down ward spiral of side effects. Some and an increased amount of consumption of the withdraw effects are Insomnia, is necessary. depression, headaches, irritability, and If you are looking to kick the habit, it

is fairly easy to do. A few days off of it should do the trick, but if you find you still need that extra kick of energy, there are better outlets. B-12 vitamins, a quick social study break, natural teas, exercise, and some fruits will even help liven up your day.

With finals just around the corner, do not turn to caffeine for a study buddy.

Get the proper amount of sleep, eat right, start studying now, and remember it’s okay to take study breaks.

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EAGLE EVENTS December

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The Collegian is published by the Central Methodist University student government and the university’s communications and is published every other Wednesday.

Additional staff persons are needed in various capacities. Contact either of the editors or advisors.

The Collegian welcomes your comments and letters to the editor. Contact Brittanee Jacobs at collegian@centralmethodist.edu.

STAFF MEMBERS: • Meghan Barton- Editor-in- Chief • Meredith Brick • Tyler Bishop-Perera • Cameron Yates • Alex Harrell • Skyler Jameson • Eileen Stacy • Sophie Wilensky • Tyler Winn • Jessi Norton • Ryan Restemayer •Courtney Ohlms • Julie Friem • Collin Brink, Faculty Advisor • Jim Steele, Editorial Advisor

Stephens Museum Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday -1pm - 3pm Ashby-Hodge Gallery Hours: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – 1:30pm - 4:30pm Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Sunday

2 CMU Players Present: -1:30pm Band Concert -4pm JV MBB vs. MO Valley -4pm

3 Chapel Band Practice -6pm WBB vs. Central Christian College -5:30pm MBB vs. Central Christian College -7:30pm

International Eagles Weekly Meeting -7pm Sunday Night Movie -7pm 9 International Eagles Weekly Meeting -7pm

4 Chapel -10am Eagle Lunch Hour -12pm SGA -7pm

5 Eagle PRIDE Day

JV WBB @ Johnson County CC The Huddle -5:30pm -10am JV MBB vs.

Graceland Univ.

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JV MBB vs.

Westminster College BI 101 Review -7:30pm -7pm

10 Chapel Band Practice -6pm

11 Science Seminar -12pm

12 Eagle PRIDE Day

FINAL

This issue of The Collegian and all past issues for the 2011-2012 school year may be found in their entirety on the CMU website.

Happy Holidays from your Collegian Staff! collegian@centralmethodist. edu

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JV WBB vs. Cottey College -7pm

Soup and Chilli Cook-Off -11am

WBB @ MidAmerica Nazarene University -2pm MBB @ MidAmerica Nazarene University -4pm

Science Seminar -12pm Jazz Band and Choir Concert -7:30pm

Navigator’s Worship Service -8pm

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Buy local; buy American!

Are you serious about wanting to help this economy? If so, you should be prepared to make a few moderate changes to your spending habits. Here’s step one of my one step plan to help America recover. Buy Local, Buy American! A relatively obvious task, yet still ignored by most Americans. You can’t do much about world poverty. The European Debt crisis is out of your hands, and the Chiefs will always suck. There is, however something you can do to help. Again, Buy Local, Buy American! At this point i’m tempted to dive into the very complex yet logical reasons why this will help America. But I don’t want to bore you with the economics behind it. I’ll leave that to the economists. Here’s how it works in laymans terms, and here’s how you can help the country you love!

First, before you purchase an item ask yourself, who most benefits from this transaction? Let me give you some examples.

Let’s say you’re about to dine at Emmets (local restaurant) since your parents are in town and they’re swallowing the bill. Your dad browses through the beers on tap and ponders over which ale to drown himself in whilst pretending to care about your life in college. Before he orders pose the question, if he buys this beer is it going to line the pockets of a Brewery in St Louis, or add to the wallets of a Brewing company in Belgium? Which sale encourages domestic growth, and which beer exports it?

In similar fashion, your mom gets the munchies on the way to your softball game and decides to stop off in town to get a sub. In cases where foreign vs domestic are not present, but local vs national brands are ask again. Do I want mom investing in a Subway sub, or Casey’s sub? Perhaps understanding the chain of wealth we might find a sobering realization. Which company is more likely to keep wealth within our borders? Subway although an American company, have CEO’s who regularly buy vacation homes in the South of France. Casey’s CEO’s are more likely to buy vacation homes in places like Lake of the Ozarks. What purchase helps your beloved country more? If we dive further into the comparison we find that when Mr Subway takes his family to that vacation spot, the circulation of money has left American hands and falls into the profits of French restaurants, cafe’s, souvenir stores, theme parks, museums and more. Is that who you care about?

Or do you want those Benjamin’s to rain down upon the tourist driven economy surrounding the number one vacation spot in the midwest?

Providing a consistent pattern, your brother Danny Mullan THE COLLEGIAN

is in desperate need of a new suite. He just graduated Central and has an interview for a senior level position at At&t. (it’s possible).

He faces a similar challenge presented to your by now belligerent father at Emmets . Buying foreign vs domestic. Investing in a suite from an Italian based company owned by a man that’s about to buy his fifth Ferrari for his sixth wife.

The alternative, spending his hard earned refund check on a suite from a locally owned Tailor in Columbia who’s savings will go toward buying a new American made car. Again, presented with the choice which purchase contributes to the repair of the American economy?

The essence of my argument is that when you buy products you’re not just consuming them, you’re sending minute waves of economic growth either in or out of the country. Granted, it may often be challenging and inconvenient to dissect the chain of wealth, and where it may lead. But since when was repairing an economy convenient, and cheap. Those being the two main capitalist objectives that lost the American manufacturing jobs, and caused us to be in this situation. Do you care more about companies that hire foreign workers, or American workers.

Sure buying local, over American, or American over foreign will hurt your wallet in the short run. But as long as you want the cheapest America will never compete. You can thank Minimum wage laws,& Unions for that.

The car built in Ohio may be more expensive than the same car built in Mexico. A large pizza may be more expensive at Breadeaux than Casey’s. But until you are prepared to sacrifice those minimal extra costs as an American consumer, you do not deserve to live in the American Economy that once dominated the free market. It’s that simple. Again, Buy Local, Buy American!

Politicians talk about the power of tax policy, and government spending at the forefront of the economic recovery. Granted they play a large role in the success or failure of our domestic economy. Fortunately for the American people the real power lies with the consumer. This is and has been for many years a consumer driven market, replicated across the majority of the western world. Since consumers are the driving force of a domestic economy, it is up to them to divert their spending habits toward their priorities. You are the consumer. Exercise your power! Bring this nation off it’s knees by supporting companies that manufacture here, invest here, & most importantly hire here!

You will gain not immediate gratification.

Nobody will pat you on the back and say “good job”. You will not get a letter from the President,

thanking you for your efforts. But over the course of your life and those around, you will make a change to the American Economy. It didn’t take four years to get into this crisis, and contrary to Republican belief it won’t take four years to get out of it.

Your brother goes for the suite from Mr Columbia, who now can afford to buy a new car. He buys a car from a local car dealer who now can afford to propose to his wife. The local jeweler who sold the diamond to the car dealer, can now afford the extra tutoring for his son to pass high school math. The tutor needed the extra cash to pay for his brothers funeral. The funeral parlor donated money to the local church since business is good. The church established a scholarship for a gifted student who can now attend a local university, which happens to be CMU. Central does it’s best to support Fayette & gets national recognition for the achievement of that student. Fayette attracts investors whom funnel large funds into Fayette High school.

Fayette High School climbs the school board ranks and hires better teachers, who produce brighter students, one of which goes on to find the cure for diabetes.

I may concede the past example a little exaggerated. But don’t mistake my optimism for foolishness. Was it not optimism that built this nation? Modifying your spending habits may be challenging for the penny saver, and coupon collector. I’m aware of what two dollars here, and three dollars there can save. I’m a student with no financial aid, or student loans. I play with cash, and cash only. But in order to steer this great ship away from the fiscal iceberg it’s about to hit, you the American must take charge. And that’s coming from me, a student of my British Queen. I must repeat. Buy Local, Buy American. “Dents & Dings” over Dollar General. Dollar General over Walmart. Walmart over... well best never Walmart! Not because I have anything against any of them. Walmart will be just fine. It’s just important for the cash flow from point A the production line, to point F the consumer to stay local, or at least inside the U.S. Us Brits may have lost the revolutionary war to you Americans, but i’ll be damned if I watch Americans lose to the Chinese! Until you are prepared to invest in your own country, you do not deserve to reap the rewards from your its success.

Let’s bring back the local butcher, baker, and candlestick maker! You may disagree with the concept of this article of which I encourage, if you have a better idea. danielmullan1001@hotmail.com.

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Using ear buds may cause hearing loss type earphones that were associated with the older devices,” Garstecki said.

Not only are ear buds placed directly into the ear, they can boost the sound signal by as much as six to nine decibels. “That’s the difference in intensity between the sound made by a vacuum cleaner and the sound of a motorcycle engine,” said Garstecki.

It’s ironic: the very thing that drives us to get In addition to the more intense sound signal, an iPod – music – could prevent our ability to today’s music listening devices possess longer enjoy it. After all, listening to the iPod too much battery life and have a capacity to hold and or too loud can lead to hearing loss, depriving conveniently play lots of music. This encourages you of the ability to enjoy music (and your iPod). users to listen for longer periods of time than Dean Garstecki, a Northwestern University the older portable devices, such as the infamous audiologist and professor, explains “We’re Walkman. That, too, increases the potential for seeing the kind of hearing loss in younger people hearing damage, according to Garstecki. typically found in aging adults. Unfortunately, So, really, how much hearing loss could an the ear buds preferred by music listeners are even iPod cause? It depends on the person, it depends more likely to cause hearing loss than the muff- on how long you’re listening, and it depends on

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the level to which you’re setting your iPod. If you’re using the ear buds that come with an iPod and you turn the volume up to about 90% of maximum and you listen a total of two hours a day, five days a week, Garstecki estimates that the people who have more sensitive ears will develop a rather significant degree of hearing loss — on the order of 40 decibels (dB).

That means the quietest sounds audible are 40 dB loud. Now, this is high-pitched hearing loss, so a person can still hear sounds and understand most speech. The impact is going to be most clearly noted when the background-noise level goes up, when you have to focus on what someone is saying. Then it can really start to impair your ability to communicate. www.sciencedaily.com

CMU Presents Fall Jazz Concert The Swinney Conservatory of Music at Central Methodist University presents its fall Jazz Concert on Thursday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the Keith House Band Room on the third floor of Classic Hall on the Fayette campus. The concert is free and open to the public.

There are two groups performing in this concert--The Vocal Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Claude R. Westfall, director of choral activities; and The CMU Swift Kicks and Hot Licks T-Berry Basement Band, under the direction of Jo Ellen and Dr. Ron Shroyer, both adjunct professors of music.

The Swift Kicks and Hot Licks Band will be performing pieces such as Duke Ellington’s “Concerto for Cootie,” Joseph Kosma’s “Autumn

Leaves,” Victor Young’s “When I Fall in Love,” Ray Charles’ “Hallelujah I Just Love Him So,” Ronald Shroyer’s “Ron ‘n’ Ron,” and more. The Vocal Jazz Ensemble will be singing Freddie Mercury’s “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” Hoyt Axton’s “Joy to the World,” “Waltz for Debbie” arranged by Peder Karlsson, and more.

Comprising The Swift Kicks and Hot Licks Band are: Saxophones--Brad Smith (Mexico), Emily Schultz (Bloomington, Ill.), Donald Heaton (Chillicothe), Mary Rose Lehman (Robertsville), and Michael Utlaut (Saint Charles); trumpets--Dominik Lehman ‘12 (Robertsville), Lakyn Baker (Fayette), Joslyn West (Macon), Ann Marie Pelley (Saint Peters), Courtney Clark (Chillicothe), and

Rachel Richard (Lake Ozark); Trombones-Johnathan Daniels ‘12 (Wooldridge), Lara Bendall (Troy), Brian Thode (Crystal City), and Max Cassidy (Platte City); and the rhythm section--Pearse Hutson (Boonville), Adam Canote ‘12 (Columbia), Zach Canote (Clark), Josh Hall ( Chapel Hill, Tenn.), Nathan Gargus (Owensville), and Caleb White (Hallsville).

The Jazz Ensemble includes: Sopranos Calley Rogers (Lebanon) and Hannah Utlaut (St. Charles); altos Tanjie Hoover (New Franklin) and Jamie Rector (Jefferson City); tenors Cal Bergthold (Fayette) and Hershel Williams III (Buffalo); and basses Dane Johnson (Columbia) and Austin Long (Monroe City).

CONTROVERSIAL PLAY TO BE PERFORMED AT BERLIN THEATER

Theater which is located in Columbia, MO at 220 North 10th St. There will be a talk Newly Formed ‘Cult back session afterwards, during which audience members can chat with the cast, director and Classics’ Theater Troupe Continues assistant director about this show. There will be To Spread A Message Of Anti-Bullying no admission charged.

Despite Dissension Among Some Members The Dramatists Play Service INC. summarizes the play as this: “When CB’s dog dies from Of Student Body rabies, CB begins to question the existence of an afterlife. His best friend is too burnt out to Dog Sees God, a play by Bert V. Royal, casts provide any coherent speculation; his sister has the classic Peanuts characters in a whole new gone goth; his ex-girlfriend has recently been light. Directed by Jordan F. Brennan, a senior institutionalized; and his other friends are too at Central Methodist University, this play aims inebriated to give him any sort of solace. But a to spread a message of the harms of bullying chance meeting with an artistic kid, the target of in a high school setting by using eight beloved this group’s bullying, offers CB peace of mind characters. and sets in motion a friendship that will push Dog Sees God will have two performances, th th teen angst to the very limits. Drug use, suicide, December 4 and 5 . House will open at 7p.m. eating disorders, teen violence, rebellion and and curtain will be at 7:30p.m. at the Berlin sexual identity collide and careen toward and Kate Kellner THE COLLEGIAN

ending that’s both haunting and hopeful.”

This is Brennan’s, a native to Marshall, MO, directing debut. Brenna Wheeler, the assistant director, hails from Pleasant Hill, MO. Kelson Rosbach plays CB and is from Hallsville, MO; Jackie Hoffman, CB’s sister, is from Naperville, IL; Sam Pummill plays Van, and is from Versailles, MO; Paul Davis plays Matt and is from Hannibal, MO; Beethoven is played by Dakota Gladbach, who is from Bucklin, MO; Aubrey Taylor, Tricia, is from New Brunswick, NJ; Kate Kellner, who plays Marcy, is from Strafford, MO; Jamie Rector, Van’s sister, is from Jefferson City, MO. Cult Classics Troupe genuinely hopes that Columbia and surrounding communities will come out and support them as they raise awareness of bullying and spread hope for a better future.

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EagleHIGHLIGHTS: Athletics

WXC places 25th in 2012 National Championship Pictured Left to Right: Amber Beaverson Adrianna Romero Hailey Breusch Tabatha Dickey Elise Schreiber Emily Nealley Taylor Beaverson Photo courtesy of: Elise Schreiber

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Eagle Athletics Runnin’ Eagles hold off Harris-Stowe Skyler Jameson THE COLLEGIAN

The eagles improved to 6-4 after they beat Harris-Stowe for the second time in the last ten days Monday night in Puckett Field House. This win puts head coach Jeff Sherman four wins away from a milestone 500th win.

The Eagles went up eight midway through

the second half until the Hornets came buzzing back to give Harris-Stowe a 65-62 lead. Melvin Tillman hit 2 clutch free throws to give the Eagles the lead with just 30 seconds left.

Those two free throws were all the Eagles needed as they won the game 76-73. The Eagles leading scorer was freshman Nathan

Jackson as he had 15 points. Derek Kitch had 11 in the game and Elliot Black chimed in 10. Eric Franklin did his part very well in the game at the point guard position as he had 7 assists.

WHO SHOULD Trevor Robinson

Birthday: 1/21/1991 Major: Business management Activities: Football Hometown: Visalia, California

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

At age 26, turning Super Saiyan

Who inspires you/ who do you look up to?

-Master Genkai (Yu Yu Hakusho), Kai Greene (Prof. BodyBuilder), and Master Roshi ( Dragon Ball Z) If you could be any superhero, who would you be? And why?

Wolverine, Because he has claws coming out of his hands. How bad ass is that?!

What celebrity do you most think you resemble?

-Brennan Fraiser from George of the Jungle Whose your celebrity crush?

-3 way tie between Jessica Biel, Jennifer Anniston, and Gina Carano (MMA Fighter)

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Women’s Basketball Defeats Division 1 Chicago Skyler Jameson THE COLLEGIAN

In a game with 8 lead changes, the CMU Lady Eagle basketball team got a close 50-48 against Division 1 Chicago State. After this big win, the Lady Eagles improved to 8-0 on the season.

The biggest lead of the game for the Eagles was 7 points, early in the first half. The key player on the night for the Eagles was break out freshman Taylor Cornelison.

Cornelison had 16 points on the

night as well as bringing down 8 rebounds. Other notable players on the night were Towanda Sutton who had 11 on the night and Jasmine Poteete who had a double double on the night as she had 10 rebounds to go along with her 10 points. This win puts CMU at the top of the Heart of America Athletic Conference.

Pictured from left to right: Sammie Gathercole, Junior; Towanda Sutton, Senior and Raylynn Nuss, Senior

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$250 Prize for winner of “C” and logo contest

Central Methodist University is asking its fans to put on their creative hats, have some fun and submit their ideas for a new, unique “C” and slogan that will be utilized across the Central Methodist athletic department.

The two competitions were announced Wednesday morning by Vice President for Institutional Growth and Student Engagement Ken Oliver. The winner of each contest will receive $250.

The new “C” must be original and unique art, not a standard font or copied from another institution or organization.

The design must be distinctive, visually appealing and able to stand alone on a banner or be incorporated with other design elements into products such as jerseys, warm-ups, t-shirts, caps, window decals, brochures, flyers, posters, letterhead and web pages. The winning submission will be displayed in both official school colors [green (Pantone 3425) and black] and black and white.

Consideration will also be given as to how

the design integrates with official Central Methodist typefaces (Humanist 521 and Apollo).

The new slogan must be original and unique to Central Methodist University, preferably no more than one sentence or possibly two short phrases. The winning submission must reflect positively on CMU and be adaptable to a variety of uses, including website, clothing apparel, banners, fliers and recruitment materials.

The slogan must be clear, concise and effective when used in audio formats.

People are welcome to submit entries for either one or both of the contests. The winning submissions will be unveiled on Saturday, Feb. 23, during the Eagles Senior Day basketball games against Baker University.

The deadline for entries is 5 p.m. CT on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. Entries should be submitted on paper or via good-quality jpg or PDF electronic files to: Ken Oliver, Central Methodist University, 411 Central

Methodist Square, Fayette, MO 65248, or via e-mail to koliver@centralmethodist. edu. All entrants should include name, address, phone number and e-mail address.

Entries will be judged by a committee of select staff and students, and no member of the committee or of their immediate family is eligible to submit an entry. The winning design will be the sole property of Central Methodist University, and CMU will retain all rights in perpetuity without restriction.

All decisions are final, and CMU has the right not to declare a winner if a satisfactory entry is not submitted.

For more information about Central Methodist University athletics, visit cmueagles.com. Follow CMU athletics on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ cmathletics and on Twitter twitter.com/ cmueagles.

A hidden gem on the Fayette Square It is an unrealized treasure of Fayette, definitely worth the two minute walk across At the end of North Main Street is a quaint little hideaway, Tea Time campus. Testimonies from anyone who has visited are full of nothing but praises, as it is a Bakery. It is a home away from home, with handmade desserts, a really good menu, free Wi- good atmosphere to hang out with friends and Fi, and always a smiling face. Beverly, an alumni enjoy a tasty meal. Kayla Leeser, a Senior says of Central, made Fayette the home of her bakery “Their sandwiches and wraps are delicious, especially the Italian wrap. It is nice to have a in early 2004. It has been her dream to open a bakery, and with the help of the floral owner, that change from the everyday cafeteria. I also enjoy dream was realized. Their hours are from 8 a.m. how everything is so fresh, and the service is so friendly. ” and have the most delightful breakfast burritos, For those of you who have not visited Tea warm scones, and a variety of coffees and teas.

Time, I encourage you to drop by, and be However, they close fairly early, at 5 p.m. It has pleasantly surprised. a warm, small town ambience, and you always feel welcome.

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Yo u ’ r e b o r e d a n d w e h a v e t h i n g s t o d o L AMBDA ALPHA EPSILON

Students who are majoring or taking a minor in criminal justice are members, or are looking into jobs as law enforcement officers and agents, lawyers, or judges, should take a look into Lambda Alpha Epsilon. It is a professional fraternity on campus with an impressive resume.

They compete with other groups both regionally and nationally in four areas of competition: Academic testing, Crime Scene Investigation, Firearms, and Physical Agility. Although they do not currently participate in firearms, they still have a lot to hang their hats on. They are ranked regionally in Criminal law, Policing, and Crime Scene. The can be broken down further into divisions based on credit hours in

criminal justice. Freshmen and sophomores are lower division, juniors and seniors are upper level, and anyone who has graduated and has been employed in the criminal justice field is professional. They are national professional fraternity, and look great on resumes. It allows students to gain exposure to real life applications, an insight to the world of criminal justice, networking in the field, and a way to connect with your professors here on campus as well as your peers. The national dues are 36$ your first year, and 30$ from there on. If you would like more information, or an application, talk to Cameron Yates, or Professor Haack.

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Pictured above: Christina Burk, Senior

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Online validation option offered to CMU students Frequently asked validation questions:

Q. What is the validation checklist?

A. The validation checklist is a personal checklist of items that you need to complete before the start of the Spring 2013 semester.

Q. Do I need to be registered for the Spring 2013 semester in order to review my validation checklist?

A. Yes, returning students must be registered for Spring 2013 classes in order to view their personal checklist and new students must be admitted for the Spring 2013 semester in order to view their personal checklist.

Q. Why is this checklist important to complete?

A. So that your financial aid, billing, housing, and other paperwork is in order BEFORE the start of the Spring 2013 semester.

Q. How often should I review my checklist?

A. You should review your checklist on a regular basis between now and January 9, 2013 to make sure that all of the required items are complete before the start of the Spring 2013 semester and you catch any items that may be added to your personal checklist.

Q. I submitted a document on the checklist but it still does not show it as complete A. Please note that the status for any outstanding items will not be marked as complete until the submitted information is processed by the appropriate office. CMU offices are closed from December 22 - January 1.

Q.What happens if I don’t complete my validation checklist before the deadline?

A. You will need to plan to attend the in-person validation process scheduled for Monday, January 14th on the 4th floor of the Student Center some between 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Remember this is also the first day of classes so you will need to plan to attend the validation process when you are not in class!

SGA sponsors extended library hours during finals SATURDAY DECEMBER 8TH: 10 AM TO 5 PM SUNDAY DECEMBER 9TH: 1 PM TO MIDNIGHT MONDAY DECEMBER 10TH: 7 AM TO MIDNIGHT TUESDAY DECEMBER 11TH: 7 AM TO MIDNIGHT WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 12: 7 AM TO MIDNIGHT THURSDAY DECEMBER 13TH: 7 AM TO 8 PM WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON REGULAR SMILEY LIBRARY HOURS? DO YOU THINK THEY SHOULD CHANGE? EMAIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS TO COLLEGIAN@CENTRALMETHODIST.EDU

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Reduce, Reuse, Reconsider Last year Central in conjunction with the SIFE, launched one of the biggest recycling kicks this school has ever experienced. From adopting a sustainability mission statement, to mapping out where the most efficient places to put the new bins, getting the word out, and finding a company to pick up and the recycling free of charge. The idea seemed plausible, and for a little while the project went smoothly!

However, new numbers from the project

have been released, and recycling is at an all time low. With a solid push from both student organizations and faculty for awareness, it seems it is all in vein.

One of the most helpful ways to include students in the movement comes in the spring, Recycling Week. That week, cool shirts are made, lots of students volunteer, and the word really gets out about what we as a university can do.

Central, as of recent, really has ‘gone

green’ as you would say. The new Classic hall has been built to some green standards, accommodated with newer energy saving light fixtures and “green” water fountains.

CMU has taken a stand on ways to improve our school, and our environment, but they need the students help. Bins are around almost every corner, classroom, and lab, so do your part and reduce, reuse, recycle.

A Night with the Seniors

Weird Tribe: Old People Gone Mad As I entered the Little Theater opening night for I’m Not Rappaport, I will admit I did not have the highest of expectations. This would be the third time that the play would be produced here at Central, and having seen it the first time around, I did not expect to enjoy it nearly as much this time. A few years ago the set had consisted of essentially a backdrop and two benches. I couldn’t help but be both surprised and impressed with the new set. Featuring a backdrop clearly portraying Central Park in New York City, the set shop had produced a, dare I say it, magnificent stone bridge, complete with the underpass walkway and greenery that one expects from our standard belief in Central Park bridges.

As the leads Nat and Carter, Josh Kirby, ’12, and Darrell Bailey performed beautifully. I couldn’t help but feel that they really were two old codgers, weird and yet the more charming

because of it. Bailey, a senior theater major, was old, cranky, and had facial expressions I’ve never seen save on the face of my grandfather when presented with something he didn’t quite approve of. As an aged loner, he was very believable, and his discovery of enjoyment of Nat’s antics by the end delighted me. Kirby, a recent central alumni called back for his third performance of Nat, the charming, communist pathological liar and conman, was at his best stomping around calling for revolution and strikes against, from what I could tell, everyone who wasn’t old or wasn’t “a working man”. As a pair, the two played off each other beautifully, with Nat attempting to drive the reserved Carter to fight against the oppression of the elderly and Carter attempting to drive off Nat. My favorite lines, “You were always what I have only just become!” “…A dirty old man?”

The supporting cast was filled mostly by members of the theater who are new, and their performances revitalized the play for me. When

CMU GREEK LIFE

Once every semester, in the dead of night, you may just happen to stumble across a little part of CMU history.

Moker March has been an ongoing tradition for years. (The organization was founded in 1945.)

It is, as one might guess, exactly what it sounds like. It always begins with the same chant. As one stands by the bell tower and waits for the men of Alpha Phi Gamma to come closer, you will hear M-O-K-E being shouted from the distance. They will start to march closer, but don’t be too excited.

Suddenly, the next thing you know, you hear nothing but shouting and they all scatter in a million different directions. Don’t bother asking them what that’s about.

You’ll get the same response I did... “Pledge and find out.”

They will eventually start marching again and then scatter on the other side of campus. Once it’s over they move to the bell tower and guard it for approximately an hour. They guard it by moving around it with two sabres, and an oil lamp that is really the only light source for that hour. And don’t think marching as “high knees” as I, and some of you, were taught in band... instead, their feet never leave the ground. Meanwhile, you will see the new members of the organization walking with their Greek father. Wanna know what they talk about?... “Pledge and find out.”

The sole purpose for this event

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Rebekah Monroe, a freshman Actress, came on stage as Nat’s daughter Clara with her Bronx/ New Jersey accent, I couldn’t stop laughing.

When Shamika Pegue came on stage and began to abuse one of the other characters, I was shocked. Normally I would wonder about a supposed cowgirl in New York, but her blend of range hospitality and menace sold it well.

Each member of the cast had something new, special about them that made me loath to leave and want to track down my own revolutionary elder to act as a “strike coach”.

From pervy old men to jokes about narcolepsy and marijuana use for “glaucoma”, the show more than provides laughs.

On a whole, I found the play marvelous. Mark Kelty and the production crew and cast put together a beautiful performance, and I will be attending it at least once more.

MOKER MARCH

during pledge week has a story behind it, but we don’t know, and are not meant to, really. Mokers are well aware of it, and that’s the point. The point for anyone else to be aware of is that it is one of the few original traditions that CMU still has and allows. It’s important to keep tradition alive as our school and world continue to change. Maybe that’s why it’s very common to see a few Moker alumni at the march. Just to remind us all that as much as our lives will grow and change, CMU’s traditions will forever remain the same. It’s like coming home to a family. But don’t take my word on it, take the Moker’s... “Pledge and find out.”

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Photo by Courtney Ohlms Pictured from left to right: TJ Burford, Thomas Backus, Bryan Groeper, Jake Goosey, Andy Simpkins, Keyton Schweighauser

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“what to wear, and how to wear it” And the answer is, YES!. If you choose to tooth in black and white covers both bases;

We are in the dead heat of fall, but ladies don’t let that put a damper on your style or wardrobe options! Just because it is too chilly to rock a dress, doesn’t mean you can’t rock a super hot date night look! Wear a tuxedo style blazer or jacket for your night out on your perfect date over any dress or just with a pair of jeans for that extra bit of spice. The perfect tip to dressing up your casual style is by adding fur. Add a fur collar, shrug or scarf over your jacket and you have instantly transformed into a cooler, chicer look.

The next step in finding your perfect fall wardrobe is selecting a statement coat. The coat should be neutral enough to wear with most colors and clothing styles, but bold enough to stand out amongst a crowd. By selecting a pattern such as tweed or hounds

the pattern is unique and bold but the colors are the perfect neutral.

Along with selecting your statement coat, make sure to mix bold colors! Pair orange with blue, or purple with red for that special quirky, yet super cute and fresh look. Now, for those days when you are feeling extra sexy throw a pair of thigh-high boots on, and rock that sidewalk like it’s your own personal runway girl. Every girl’s go to color is black, but this fall if you decide to dress head to toe in this color make sure to add texture to your outfit in the form of leather, fur or braided accessories.

Now, for the most important question of all fall fashion; CAN YOU WEAR WHITE?!

Video Game Review For all those fans of Halo a new opportunity came to continue the story. Halo 4 came out early this month and flew off the shelves. Many fans of the series were nervous about how the game would turn out because it was not made by the same people who made the other Halo titles; the mantle was taken up after Bungie released it by 343 Industries. I am happy to say that 343 did not let us down and continued the series faithfully.

The story begins with the Master Chief waking up on the remains of the ship he escaped on at the end of the Halo 3. Your first encounter with an enemy is covenant elite. After dispatching your foe you get the observation deck of the ship and discover that you are surrounded by covenant ships and orbiting a giant metal planet named Requiem.

Your ship is sucked into the planet along with you. While inside the planet a human vessel that found your emergency beacon

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wear white this fall and winter make sure it is a creamy white, drenched with warm, rich fabrics. If done this way, your winter white will surely be a whiteout knockout! Have fun with your wardrobe this fall, take chances and create your own style!

Xoxo Sophie Wilensky “Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.”- Marilyn Monroe

“Halo 4”

signal comes to rescue you. In your attempt to communicate with it you release none other than an aggressive forerunner hell bent on trying to destroy humanity.

The rest of the game consists of you trying to escape Requiem, save humanity, and stop this new enemy, oh and all the while Cortana is dropping deeper and deeper into insanity referred to as rampancy. I won’t tell you how it ends or any more details you’ll have to play it to find out, but it is definitely fun and worth the play through.

The online is much different from the previous title of Halo Reach. There is no Fire Fight, which I found disappointing, but it is replaced by something called Spartan Ops. Spartan Ops are Co Op campaigns that new missions for come out weekly. They are extremely fun and use a variety of different maps. The story behind them is still unfolding so to find out what’s really going on you’ll

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have to keep playing.

The Matchmaking section has the old favorite game types like slayer and swat, but it also has the addition of game types like dominion, where you capture bases which you can upgrade with weapon drops and auto turrets. As for the Forge mode, it is an improvement to the old mechanics making construction of fantastical new maps easier; however there is no long a forge world or sandbox map to build on so your creativity is somewhat stifled, I’ve found the best map for a sandbox build is Impact, an asteroid in the middle of space.

Overall I would say this game is a pretty awesome game with an intense campaign and fun online. I give it a 9 out of 10 now they just need to put in a big open world for forging.

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Class cancellations due to inclement weather Alex Harrell THE COLLEGIAN

Along with the approach of semester’s end and the Christmas holidays, we face the approach of winter weather season. Please take a few moments to review the following notification procedures should bad weather force the University to take action.

Suspending or canceling classes will be avoided except under the most extreme circumstances. Because the

essential functions of the University must be provided at all times, campus operations will not be suspended in the event of severe weather and thus the University will not be closed.

All announcements will be released via the Public Relations (Marketing Communications) Office.

If classes are cancelled, the decision will be posted on the CMU website and appropriate,

official social media and communicated only through the local television and radio stations listed below.

T.V Station KOMU-NBC Channel 8 KMIZ-ABC Channel 17 KRCG-CBS Channel 13 Radio KTXY 106.9-FM (Columbia) KWRT 1370-AM (Boonville) KRES 104.7 FM (Moberly)

CORNER

The following events are true. The names of places and people have been changed to protect the identities of those involved. Welcome to Dragon’s Story Corner.

It’s another boring night in a small country town, nothing to do so Dragon, Wolf, and Ginger were forced to play Guitar Hero to pass the time. The year is 2009. Right in the middle of Ginger playing “The Metal” by Tenacious D, a friend named Bowl Cut came in the room. Without even saying hello Bowl Cut started to complain, “Yo, I was just at Wal-Mart and that doucher Michael was parked in the handicapped parking space.”

“Michael Brown?” asked Wolf, “I thought he graduated like 3 years ago?” “He did.” said Bowl Cut. “I know where he lives; we could totally T.P his house!” “That’s lame” Said Ginger. “I saw this thing on the internet that’s way funnier.” Ginger than proceeded to tell the friends about what he thought they should do to Michael.

The friends all agreed that this would be hilarious. They went running through the house trying to find a large container, Bowl Cut brought back a small trash can. “That’s good…but we need something bigger” Ginger said. At that moment Dragon came through the door with a trash can that was

the size of a full grown man. Like it was big enough to have Oscar the grouches’ whole family live in it. “That’s perfect!” Ginger exclaimed.

So this is the part where I will tell you Ginger’s plan. Ok, so I don’t know if you’ve ever noticed this but all front doors to houses open inward to the house. That’s why you always see cops kicking in doors instead of ripping them off the hinges, but I digress. Ginger’s plan was to fill this mammoth sized trash can up with water and lean it against Michael’s front door.

Then they would ring the doorbell and sprint off and hide in some bushes or something, and laugh as he opens the door and gallons upon gallons of water crashes into his house.

Alright, now that your caught up.

We join our friends as they load an enormous trashcan full of water into the back of a truck. It had to have weighed at least 200 pounds.

But all of this work would pay off when the friends saw Michael cry as his house became a swimming pool. They were finally across the road from Michael’s house, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. Unfortunately the country road that normally doesn’t see 5 cars in a day was Grand Central

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Station that night. It seemed like the friends were hiding in bushes for hours. Finally the hustle and bustle died down, and Wolf and Dragon dragged the trashcan up to the door.

They leaned it so delicately against the door, as to not disturb anyone inside the house. They then rang the doorbell and took off running, laughing like idiot hyenas the entire way to safety. They sat and waited for the moment of triumph to come. It was the middle of fall but sweat was running down their backs from nervous anticipation.

Finally the door opened and the trashcan crashed into the house!

Yes! The friends plan went off without any hitches! They looked up from the trash can to see the expression on Michael’s face…

Only problem was, it wasn’t Michael. “Who the hell is that guy?” Dragon asked. A man in his 40s stood at the door, he yelled “I’m gonna find you little basterds!

I know you’re out here!” “Crap!

I thought I knew where Michael lived…” Bowl Cut said under his breath. “Way to go idiot…” Wolf said. The friends waited until the man left to get a flashlight and high tailed it out of there.

The moral of this story is to never trust a friend whose nick name is Bowl Cut.