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After a Long Winter, Spring Arrives
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Letter from the Editors
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Dear CMU Community, This issue of The Collegian is filled with a lot of different articles and information. As always, we try to include some articles and opinion pieces from students so be sure to read them and respond or submit your opinion piece! As you know, The Collegian is a 12 page newspaper so it provides enough space for news regarding CMU and beyond, as well as space for your thoughts. Please feel free to submit any article, opinion piece, or artwork you may wish to present or display in these pages. The pieces can be CMU focused or centered on a national or world-wide issue. We are always looking for new contributors so we hope to hear from you. We hope you enjoy this issue of the newspaper. Keep sending suggestions on what you would like to see in future issues. We know the team wants to hear what you have to say. Thanks for reading! Sincerely, Brenna Germann and Kylie Tillman Editors
Allied Health Day To Bring College-Bound Students To CMU Event Will Deliver Helpful Information On Health Programs Many college-bound students already know they want a career in a healthrelated field, but trying to decide which profession is the right choice for them is not always simple. Central Methodist University’s Allied Health Day is designed to help provide answers about these in-demand careers. The event is sponsored by CMU’s Office of Admission and is scheduled
for Friday, April 12, with registration at 10 a.m. on the fourth floor of the Inman Student and Community Center on CMU’s Fayette campus. Those who attend will have the opportunity to absorb information helpful in understanding CMU’s health-related majors: athletic training, nursing, physical therapist assistant, and occupational therapy assistant. Students will receive answers to their questions,
and learn more about specific areas of study that match their interests. A tour of facilities, hands-on activities, and the chance to speak with faculty will be offered. To register for the event, visit go.centralmethodist.edu/alliedhealth/ inquiryform. For additional information, call CMU’s Office of Admission at 660-248-6251 or email admissions@ centralmethodist.edu.
String Orchestra To Perform At CMU Con Singers Join Missouri Symphony Conservatory Chamber Players April 14
Central Methodist University’s Conservatory Singers will be performing Ola Gjeilo’s “Sunrise Mass” with the Missouri Symphony Conservatory Chamber Players (string orchestra) on Sunday, April 14 at 7 p.m. The concert will take place in Linn Memorial United Methodist Church on CMU’s main campus in Fayette, and all are welcome to attend for free. The event is funded by a generous grant from the Missouri Choral Directors Association Founders Grant, with special thanks to Noel and Carolyn Fulkerson. Conductor of the mass is Maestro
Symphony. Additionally, CMU’s Conservatory Singers will perform a set of music on their own, and the orchestra will perform their own set. For any local musicians interested in participating and joining in on the rehearsals, please contact Laura J. Wiebe, assistant professor of music, choir, and voice by emailing lwiebe@centralmethodist.edu or calling 660-248-6316.
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Jefferson Speaks On Jesus’ Image During CMU Fleer Lecture
‘What Would Jesus’ Selfie Look Like? – The Historical Jesus Vs. Jesus In Christian Art’ When one thinks about Jesus, a certain image comes to mind. In the United States, typically, it’s the gentle, blue-eyed, light skin, bearded man. But for years and years, all over the world, the perception of Jesus’ appearance has evolved in accordance with the people who reflect upon it. These changes, and the many different ways Jesus is imagined to physically look, were discussed Tuesday, Feb. 26 during Central Methodist University’s annual Gilbert and Ruth Fleer Lecture on ValuesBased Education. Lee Jefferson, the NEH professor of religion at Centre College, presented “What Would Jesus’ Selfie Look Like? – The Historical Jesus vs. Jesus in Christian Art” for a crowd of CMU faculty, staff, students, and campus visitors. As he spoke, Jefferson reflected on the historical inconsistencies surrounding the perception of Jesus’ appearance – more specifically, how he has been portrayed in a variety of ways in Christian art. He provided examples of the different ways Jesus has been interpreted, ranging from “the good shepherd” and “the miracle worker” to images depicting Helios – the Titan god of the sun. Depending on those who were creating the art, what area of the world they lived, or during what years, it’s impossible to argue with the fact that the appearance of Jesus changes. But why? According to Jefferson, historical Jesus has evolved over time to match the beliefs and spiritual needs of certain Christian groups. In other words, Jesus “mirrors” his audience – thus providing a source of comfort. At the beginning of his lecture, Jefferson showed
a rendering of what historical Jesus probably looked like – a Palestinian Jew with dark hair and dark eyes. He said the idea of such an appearance tends
Dr. Lee Jefferson
to cause confusion and negative reactions. “In fact, this image is probably closer to the his-
torical Jesus, rather than the Sallman Jesus,” he said. Part of it, likely, has to do with dating. The Letters of Paul are closest to the life of Jesus, so the New Testament authors didn’t know the historical Jesus. More specifically, Paul didn’t. He knew the risen Jesus, according to Jefferson. “So, what do we do? We kind of fill that gap with our own idea of what Jesus might look like, and that has created the early Christian artistic tradition of these conceptions of Jesus.” Jefferson is the author of Christ the Miracle Worker in Early Christian Art, and co-author of The Art of Empire: Christian Art in its Imperial Context. He has worked on excavations in Israel, traveled and taught courses on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, and researched on church art in Rome featuring Jesus performing miracles. Currently, he is working on a book focusing on the doors of Santa Sabina, Rome, and a particular panel featuring Peter and Paul. Jefferson received his bachelor’s degree from Sewanee-University of the South and a Master of Divinity from Southern Methodist University. He earned his Master of Arts and Ph.D. in religion from Vanderbilt University. Gilbert and Ruth Fleer, Bentonville, Ark., are the founders of Central Methodist’s Fleer Lecture Series. Both are CMU alums, and Gilbert was assistant professor of religion at Central from 1959 to 1965. The 2019 Fleer Lecture was co-sponsored by CMU’s English, Foreign Languages, Philosophy and Religion Division, and by the CMU Advancement and Alumni Relations Department.
Victoria Shradar Named Winner Of CMU Eagle Select Scholarship Omaha’s Central High School Student Receives Full-Tuition Award Victoria Shradar, a Central High School student from Omaha, Neb., received very exciting news on Friday, Feb. 15 – she was named the winner of Central Methodist University’s Eagle Select Scholarship competition. Winning means Shradar is the recipient of a fouryear, full-tuition scholarship to CMU, valued at over $90,000. The Eagle Select Scholarship competition, which happens once a semester, is a huge opportunity for high school seniors who meet strict eligibility standards. The event Shradar participated in was held Tuesday, Feb. 5 at CMU’s main campus in Fayette. Shradar was a standout as she competed against 14 other students in areas including verbal, written, and mathematical skills. At Central High School, Shradar has a 3.75 grade point average and she received an ACT score of 31. She has been active in soccer, cross country, swim, and DECA, and is the co-president of the athletic scholars club, the O-Club. As a freshman at CMU, she plans to major in business with an emphasis in finance and international studies, and minor in Spanish.
CMU Eagle Select Scholarhsip winner, Victoria Shradar. with her parents Morgan and Andrew
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Open-To-All Faith And Science Lecture Happening April 9 At CMU
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Thanks to the generosity of Reverend Garth Leigh, who wanted to honor the memory of Dr. Thomas Perry, longtime chair of the then-Central Methodist College English Department, Central Methodist University will soon kick off its first lecture of the new Thomas A. Perry Faith and Science Lecture Series. The series will debut Tuesday, April 9 at 7 p.m. on the fourth floor of Central’s Inman Student and Community Center. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend. Jonathan L. Lunine, David C. Duncan Professor in the Physical Sciences at Cornell University and Director of the Cornell Center for Astrophysics and Planetary Science, will present “How A Scientist Can Be A Believer (And Maybe, Perhaps, A Better Scientist)” for a crowd made up of students, faculty, staff, and members of the community. Lunine earned his PhD in planetary science from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) in 1985. He researches astrophysics, planetary science, and astrobiology. He is a member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, and recipient of the Jean Dominique Cassini Medal of the European Geosciences Union (2015) and the Basic Sciences
Award of the International Academy of Astronautics (2009). Lunine is the author of Earth: Astrobiology, A Multidisciplinary Approach (Pearson AddisonWesley, 2005) and Earth: Evolution of a Habitable World (second edition, Cambridge Univ. Press, 2013). He also is one of the founders and vice president of the Society of Catholic Scientists. Reverend Leigh, who served as a United Methodist pastor for many years and now works as a freelance writer, endowed Central’s Thomas A. Perry Faith and Science Lecture Series as a testament to the impact Perry had on generations of students at Central, encouraging them to think deeply, wrestle with greater questions, and challenge themselves to be the best citizens and scholars. Perry (1912-2002) spent 20 years as chairman of the Department of English at Central. He also was chair of the Division of Literature and Languages, and chair of the honors program. He sponsored Scribblers and Scrawlers, a club for aspiring creative writers, hosting and entertaining them monthly at his home. Perry is the late father of Tad Perry, chairman of the Board of Trustees at CMU.
CMU Admissions Hires Nick Homan Central Alumnus, Former Graduate Assistant With Recruitment Experience After being a student at Central Methodist University, and working as a track and field coach and graduate assistant there, Nick Homan not only has experience with CMU, but a great passion for it. Homan, a Troy native, was recently named an admissions representative for CMU’s Admissions Department, and it was his recruitment background and ties to CMU that made him stand apart in a pool of qualified candidates. “We are ecstatic to add Nick to the recruitment team,” said Dr. Joe Parisi, vice president for enrollment management at CMU. “Nick is no stranger to CMU and has been recruiting for our Track and Field program as a graduate assistant. He’s not only a graduate of CMU, but also a National Champion student athlete for the Eagles. Nick brings a competitive spirit to the table and thrives on the competitive nature of higher education today.” As an admissions representative, Homan will work to recruit prospective students within his assigned territory, and regularly communicate with
those students and their families. Additionally, he will develop relationships with various high school representatives, and spend time traveling to college fairs and other special events. “As a Central Methodist alumnus, I have a very good understanding of the ins and outs of our school, including its history, academic programs, student life – on and off campus, and our overall mission to prepare students to make a difference in the world,” Homan said. “I believe my energy, as well as my experience as a student and recruiting for track and field will help grow the CMU family.” Homan received a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from CMU in 2016. He is currently pursuing a Master of Education with plans to graduate in the fall of 2019.
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Danielle Wood Receives CMU’s Gulstad Transfer Scholarship
Awards Community College Students Seeking Bachelor’s Degree State Fair Community College student Danielle Wood has been named a recipient of the Gulstad Transfer Scholarship, which means she’s on her way to earning a bachelor’s degree through Central Methodist University’s College of Graduate and Extended Studies. Wood, from Ulman, Mo., recently began studying at CMU’s Lake of the Ozarks location. She has a career goal to teach history at the middle school level. To reach her dream, she is majoring in middle school social studies, and has plans to eventually pursue a master’s degree. Helping make it all possible is CMU’s Gulstad Transfer Scholarship, named after longtime CMU Provost Dr. Rita Gulstad. The scholarship is specifically designed for community college students who want to complete a four-year degree. It awards up to five $1,000 scholarships to students who transfer to CMU’s College of Graduate and Extended Studies. Wood is the recipient of $1,000 dispersed over two
semesters. Wood, a mother of four, said she was grateful for the opportunity to apply for the scholarship, and that it would help her and her family as she pays for classes, books, and other needed materials for upcoming courses. “The Gulstad Transfer Scholarship is named to honor an outstanding CMU educator that has done so much to provide degree completion opportunities for community college students,” said CMU President Roger Drake. “It provides a pathway to a great education and a life well-lived for students who have earned an associate degree at a partner institution.” For more information about CMU’s Gulstad Transfer Scholarship or bachelor degree completion programs, contact Dr. Jeff Koonce, site coordinator at CMU’s Lake of the Ozarks location, at jkoonce@ centralmethodist.edu or 573-693-9011.
Alumna Abigail Schapira Becomes CMU Admissions Counselor Will Recruit New Students To Fayette Campus As a recent graduate of Central Methodist University, Abigail Schapira will be a great representation of what a CMU education is all about for prospective students considering attending there. Schapira, who is from Rocheport, has been hired to serve as an admissions counselor. In this role, she will represent CMU at college fairs, open houses, and other recruitment events. Focused on a designated area in Missouri, Schapira will become familiar and acquainted with high school counselors, prospective students, and their parents. “I am extremely pleased to have Abi as the newest member of our Enrollment Management team,” said Dr. Joe Parisi, vice president of Enrollment Management at CMU. “Her upbeat energy, positive attitude, and love for Central will undoubtedly bring us much success as we strive to direct more students to our great university.” As a part of the admissions team, Schapira will help students assess their educational background and future goals to ensure Central Methodist is a good fit for them. She’ll then guide them through
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the enrollment process. “My love for CMU runs strong, and I am eager and enthusiastic to talk with prospective students and show them what makes Central Methodist University special,” Schapira said. “Having alumni on the Admissions team is a great tool to give personal experiences and thoughts to prospective students.” Schapira has experience working as a student ambassador for Central Methodist – a position she held for two years. The role allowed her to work and communicate with students considering CMU. She also was a member of the CMU Spirit Squad all four years (captain her junior and senior year), Zeta Psi Lambda Social Sorority, and the National Society of Leadership and Success. Schapira received a bachelor’s degree in biology from CMU in May. Her first day as an admissions counselor was Friday, Feb. 1.
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PROFILES
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Peyton Warren - Freshman Lincoln, Missouri Biology
Vince Gelei - Junior Dunakeszi, Hungary Business and Computer Science
Trade places with anyone? Why? - I wouldn’t b/c this is my life that I made for myself and I would’t know where to start in someone else’s life
Trade places with anyone? Why? - I don’t want to trade places with anyone What would you be if you could a living or extinct animal, or mythical creature? - An Eagle
What would you be if you could be a living or extinct animal, or mythical creature? - A sea turtle
Favorite song? - Caramel - Szallok A Dallal
Favorite song? (How about genre?) - Where is the Love by The Black Eyed Peas
Favorite thing to do? - Hang out with friends
Favorite thing to do? - Write poetry and short stories
Sara Ratliff - Freshman Higbee, Missouri History
Travel anywhere? - Alaska to see the wildlife & the Aurora Borealis
Travel anywhere? - Palau Islands Danielle McQueen - Freshman Mountain Grove, Missouri Undecided
Where would you go in a time machine? Trade places with anyone? Why? Why? - An old person so I can retire early - The future to see the impact people have Trade places with anyone? Why? had on the earth, whether it be good or bad What would you be if you could be a liv- I am pretty happy with where I am now ing or extinct animal, or mythical creaWhat would you be if you could be a living Favorite food? ture? - It changes daily - currently toasted ravioli or extinct animal, or mythical creature? - A chicken, specifically a Swedish Orust - A phoenix Dream job now? Favorite song? - Any job with animals Favorite song? - Saturn by Sleeping at Last - Simple Man by Lynyrd Skynyrd Live anywhere? Favorite thing to do? - Alaska Favorite thing to do? - I let my chickens taste-test new and exotic - Watch old black and white movies and foods; then post their critiques on Snapchat Biggest pet peeve? hang out with my family - People hating on other’s opinions Travel anywhere? Travel anywhere? - Chernobyl Favorite singer/group? - Anywhere in England - Fall Out Boy or Panic! at the Disco Where would you go in a time machine? Where would you go in a time machine? Why? Who do you admire most? Why? - The Kingdom of Prussia to meet Frederick - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. b/c I respect - To 1945 to meet Winston Churchill how he influenced the civil rights movement the Great and what he did for our country Favorite food? Favorite food? - Barbecue pulled pork and fried pickles - Creme brulee Miss most from childhood? - The games I played as a child with my Dream job now? Dream job now? friends like make-believe super heroes and - To be a writer - To be paid just to exist Transformers Live anywhere? Live anywhere? Favorite thing about school? - The Black Hills of South Dakota - Russia - Being with my friends Biggest pet peeve? Biggest pet peeve? - When people are walking in the opposite Dream job as a kid? - When people pronounce “Missouri” like direction on the sidewalk and refuse to move - I had many: a ballerina, an artist, a veteri- “Missour-ah” over so you have to run into them or move narian, or a scientist Favorite singer/group? off the sidewalk Next show most likely to binge watch? - Sleeping at Last - A Series of Unfortunate Events Favorite singer/group? Who do you admire most? - Mumford & Sons, Fleetwood Mac, and - Diogenes of Simone b/c while he was Lynyrd Skynyrd equals with Plato and Aristotle, Diogenes Who do you admire most? lived on the street with a barrel for a house - My parents because all they have done for Miss most from childhood? me and my little sister - Exploring the woods around my house & Miss most from childhood? neighboring abandoned homes - My first dog, Copper Favorite thing about school? Favorite thing about school? - Learning new things but that sounds - I love to learn new things everyday cliche Dream job as a kid? Dream job as a kid? - An artist, teacher, or a millionaire - Entomologist Next show most likely to binge watch? - The Gilmore Girls
Next show most likely to binge watch? - Mob Psycho 100
Where would you go in a time machine? Why? - The 1300s Favorite food? - Greek food Dream job now? - Entrepreneur Live anywhere? - Hawaii Biggest pet peeve? - Irrational people Favorite singer/group? - Eminem Who do you admire most? - My dad b/c of the sacrifices he made for his family Miss most from childhood? - Experiencing things for the first time Favorite thing about school? - Gaining knowledge & meeting new friends Dream job as a kid? - Pilot Next show most likely to binge watch? - Entourage
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Amy Leftridge DeSoto, Missouri Nursing
Will Distefano - Sophomore Harrisburg, Missouri Biology
Trade places with anyone? Why? - A nurse so I could fast-forward my career
Trade places with anyone? Why? - Brian Hoyer b/c he watched the Super Bowl from the best seat in the house as Tom Brady’s backup
What would you be if you could be a living or extinct animal, or mythical creature? - A mini Golden Doodle like her dog Carlton
What would you be if you could be a living or extinct animal, or mythical creature? - A honey badger
Favorite song? - Sunflower by Post Malone Favorite thing to do? - Hangout with her boyfriend Travel anywhere? - Bora Bora
Favorite song? - The Prophet’s Song by Queen Traci Ballew - Senior Columbia, Missouri Communication
Favorite thing to do? - Get that bread Travel anywhere? - Sicily, Italy
Trade places with anyone? Why? Where would you go in a time machine? - No one. I like myself. Life has thrown me Where would you go in a time machine? Why? curve balls but I wouldn’t change any of it Why? - The 90s b/c the show Friends makes it look Jane Kickham - Junior fun What would you be if you could be a living - Eight years in the future to see how life is Springfield, Missouri or extinct animal, or mythical creature? Communication Favorite food? Favorite food? - A polar bear b/c they are a beautiful ani- - Cheeseburgers Sushi Trade places with anyone? Why? mal, strong, and a rare sight - I wouldn’t trade places with anyone Dream job now? Dream job now? Favorite song? - Occupational therapist A nurse What would you be if you could be a living - I enjoy all music from DeBussy’s Chair De or extinct animal, or mythical creature? Lune to 2000s R&B to Meek Mill Live anywhere? Live anywhere? - A mini Golden-Doodle - Boston, Mass - California Favorite thing to do? Favorite song? - Spend time with my husband and kids Biggest pet peeve? Biggest pet peeve? - Shotgun Rider by Tim McGraw - Nagging - When people are bad listeners and struggle Travel anywhere? to make good eye contact Favorite thing to do? - Italy, France, England, and Greece are a few Favorite singer/group? - I love to laugh - Queen Favorite singer/group? Where would you go in a time machine? Gucci Mane Travel anywhere? Why? Who do you admire most? - Ireland - To when I was 16 to give myself advice and - Martha McCrary b/c she always had a Who do you admire most? tell myself my mom isn’t as stupid as I think positive attitude Where would you go in a time machine? - My dad b/c he is such a hard worker she is Why? Miss most from childhood? Miss most from childhood? - The 90s b/c the show Friends looks like a - Having no responsibilities Favorite food? - Discovering new things lot of fun - All food Favorite thing about school? Favorite thing about school? Favorite food? Dream job now? - Learning - Being independent - Chik-Fil-A - A job that allows me to work with people What was your dream job as a kid? Dream job as a kid? and be social Dream job now? - Doctor - A teacher - A buyer for a store’s apparel department Live anywhere? Next show most likely to binge watch? - Some place that is not -25 degrees! Hon- Next show most likely to binge watch? Live anywhere? - Brooklyn Nine-Nine - Friends estly, probably Texas - I love my hometown of Springfield Biggest pet peeve? Biggest pet peeve? - People the same age or younger calling me - When people don’t pick up there feet when pet names like hun, baby, hunny, etc. walking Favorite singer/group? Favorite singer/group? - Hard for me to pick one - Dan and Shay Who do you admire most? Who do you admire most? - My mom. She taught me how to be a - My parents b/c the great example of love great mother, friend, and person. I put her and hard work they’ve displayed for me and through a lot and she never gave up on me my siblings Miss most from childhood? Miss most from childhood? - Not having to pay bills, eating whatever I - Having my family always being together want and not gain weight, and simplicity Favorite thing about school? Favorite thing about school? - Feeling independent - Working with faculty that challenge me Dream job as a kid? Dream job as a kid? - Dentist - A baby nurse Next show most likely to binge watch? Next show likely to binge watch? - Impractical Jokers - Grey’s Anatomy, Ozark, Grace & Frankie
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Eagles Sweep Benedictine in Series Opening Doubleheader The No. 15 Central Methodist University baseball team (23-5) swept (RV) Benedictine College in the first two games of a conference three-game series at home on Monday afternoon. A big opening frame led the Eagles to A 5-2 victory in the first game. Z Westley (JR/Midland, Mich.) got CMU on the board first, earning two RBIs on a single to right-center. Logan Haring (JR/ DeKalb, Ill.) stepped up just two batters later to hit a three-run bomb over the centerfield fence on a 1-2 count, giving the Eagles a 5-0 advantage. Both teams remained scoreless until the Ravens responded with one run in the fourth and another in the fifth. Westley stopped a potential rally by throwing a line drive from left field to Max McCay (JR/ Carlisle, Iowa) at home, who had a diving tag to get the runner out and close the inning.
Kyle Fulton (SR/Monroe City, Mo.) secured the win on the mound, striking out eight through six innings pitched. Tyler Robbins (JR/Bay City, Mich.) entered for the final inning to earn a save. In an 8-2 win in the second game, the Ravens struck first in the second game, notching a home run over the left field wall in the opening frame. The Eagles responded in the bottom of the first with a hoppy grounder from Adrian Martinez (JR/Toa Alta, Puerto Rico) to the shortstop for an RBI. McCay singled to left in the second inning to knock in a run and put the Eagles ahead. Benedictine would score its final run of the game with a hit that squeaked up the middle. A double steal from Riley Richarz (SR/Milwaukee, Wis.) and Luke Knoble (SR/Auburn, Calif.), led to Richarz scoring on an errant throw down to
Sergio Macias Named Heart Conference Player of the Week For the fourth time this season, a Central Methodist baseball player has earned a Heart Weekly Award. The conference office announced on Monday that Sergio Macias (JR/Laredo, Tex.) was named Heart Player of the Week. Over the three-game series against Evangel, Macias went 9-for-12 at the plate with three home runs, two doubles, and 10 RBIs. He also scored six runs. He had a home run and three hits in each game. Macias is currently riding a 14-game hitting streak and is batting .380.
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third base in the bottom of the fourth. Central Methodist put together a strong fifth inning, beginning the three-run affair with a double from Haring deep down the left field line to score two. McCay knocked a shot to shallow center to bring Haring home later in the frame. Westley closed the game with two RBIs to end the scoring, hitting a single to shallow left field to score Edward Nunez-Beltre (SR/Azua, Dominican Republic) and Austin Bucher (JR/Jackson, Mo.) from second and third. Peyton Long (JR/Des Moines, Iowa) tossed six innings to get the win after striking out a season-high 15, giving up five hits, and allowing one earned run. Robbins entered in the 8th inning to close out the game by throwing a scoreless final two frames.
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Eagles Drop Two Tight Contests to No. 19 Baker
It proved to be two pitchers' duels on Monday afternoon, and the (RV) Central Methodist couldn't produce quite enough offense to pull out a win, dropping two narrow games to visiting No. 19 Baker. In the 2-0 loss in game one, Central Methodist couldn't get anything going offensively against Baker's ace, Olivia Brees. The Eagles were held hitless until the 5th inning, when Taylor Patton (SR/ Columbia, Mo.) lined one just past the shortstop's grasp. - Kelli Gorman (SO/St. Charles, Mo.) also picked up a hit the following inning, but to no avail. Brees
struck out 13 Eagles to pick up the win. Ashley Wills (SR/Cameron, Mo.) battled on the bump, keeping Central Methodist in the game with a solid performance. She struck out eight Wildcats while only allowing five hits and two runs. In the second game, Baker got on the board first with a home run in the top of the 3rd inning. Central Methodist responded with a rally in the bottom of the frame to tie the game. Morgan Willis (JR/Carrollton, Mo.) started the rally with a line drive triple that made it all the way to the wall in the right field corner. She scored on a fielder's choice by Lexi Jones (SO/Wentzville, Mo.).
Kemboi Sets Record in Half-Marthon, Reaches NAIA ‘A’ Standard Four long-distance runners from the Central Methodist men's and women's track teams competed in the Columbia Half-Marathon on Saturday, March 16. Radovan Kemboi (SO/Eldoret, Ken.) broke a school record by 16 seconds after winning the event with a time of 1:12:40 (hours: minutes: seconds). He also reached the NAIA 'A' Standard with his time. Graham Lemmons (SO/Victoria, Tex.) and Joseph Bruemmer (JR/ Holts Summit, Mo.) also competed, finishing in fifth and sixth place, respectively. Lemmons finished in 1:23:51, while Bruemmer crossed the finish line at 1:31:41. On the women's side, Lisa Sauter finished with a time of 1:31:39.
This mark meets the NAIA 'B' Standard.
Marchya Jackson Earns Heart Recognition After a standout performance at the CMU Open, Marchya Jackson was named the Heart Women's Field Athlete of the Week, announced by the conference office on Monday. She took home the title in the hammer throw with a mark of 43.64 meters. In the discus, Jackson finished in second with a mark of 37.08 meters. As a team, Central Methodist won the CMU Open this past weekend by scoring 136 team points, outpacing Lincoln by 11 points. Marchya Jackson
REMINDER: Good Friday is April 19 Radovan Kemboi
Need a New Series? Watch Ghost Adventures As I said in the last edition of The Collegian, bingeing on a series has a positive and negative. The positive is you can watch an entire season in a day or two. The negative is that once you have done so, you have to wait for the next season to be released which can be months. My next show, Ghostbusters, is not something you can binge on except for the prior seasons. The current season runs on Travel Channel and a new one is released each week. If you aren’t familiar with Ghost Adventures, it is a show about investigating paranormal activity. The original three investigators were Zak Bagans, Aaron Goodwin, and Nick Groff. Over time two more personalities were added: Billy Tolley and
In the bottom of the 4th inning, Mae Mitchell (JR/ Frederick, Colo.) hit a double to left-center, and then scored on a bases loaded walk a few batters later by Gorman. This gave the Eagles a one-run cushion, but they couldn't add any insurance runs. Baker responded with its second home run of the game in the 6th inning to tie the game. After being tied through seven innings, the game moved to extras. Baker finally found its groove offensively, plating five runs to take the lead. In the bottom of the frame, the Eagles couldn't catch up, falling 7-2.
Jay Wasley joined the team before Nick left the show after the 10th season. The group travels the world investigating paranormal activity and tries to record it on video, audio, or by other electronic devices. As I say with all paranormal shows, if they have not doctored the recordings for television purposes then they have caught some compelling evidence of paranormal activity. I recommend watching the show while keeping an open, but always critical mind; and I think you will enjoy it. Please let us know if you have a series you watch and would like to tell us about it. Email us at collegian@centralmethodist. edu. Binge away. Professor Brink
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SPORTS 2018-2019 Softball Schedule: 14-10
Date Opponent Location Time/Score Record Date Opponent Location Time/Score Record CBC Classic 31-Mar Baker University Fayette, MO L 0-2 14-9 16-Feb Friends University Conway, AR W 9-1 1-0 31-Mar Baker University Fayette, MO L 2-7 14-10 16-Feb Ottawa University Conway, AR L 8-16 1-1 2-Apr MidAmerica Nazarene Olathe, KS 4:00 p.m. 17-Feb Avila University Conway, AR W 9-7 2-1 2-Apr MidAmerica Nazarene Olathe, KS TBD 17-Feb Oklahoma City Univ. Conway, AR L 1-11 2-2 6-Apr Clarke University Dubuque, IA 1:00 p.m. USAO Invite 6-Apr Clarke University Dubuque, IA TBD 23-Feb Lindenwood-Belleville Chickasha, OK W 9-8 3-2 7-Apr Mount Mercy Univ. Cedar Rapids, IA 1:00 p.m. 23-Feb Bellevue University Chickasha, OK L 5-7 3-3 7-Apr Mount Mercy Univ. Cedar Rapids, IA TBD Gulf Coast Invitational 9-Apr Benedictine College Atchison, KS 2:00 p.m. 1-Mar Southeastern University Gulf Shores, AL W 5-4 4-3 9-Apr Benedictine College Atchison, KS TBD 1-Mar Univ. Houston-Victoria Gulf Shores, AL L 2-4 4-4 12-Apr Evangel University Fayette, MO 2:00 p.m. 2-Mar Thomas University Gulf Shores, AL W 9-6 5-4 12-Apr Evangel University Fayette, MO TBD 2-Mar William Carey College Gulf Shores, AL L 2-9 5-5 13-Apr MidAmerica Nazarene Fayette, MO 4:00 p.m. 3-Mar Campbellsville University Gulf Shores, AL W 8-3 6-5 13-Apr MidAmerica Nazarene Fayette, MO TBD 3-Mar Columbia College Gulf Shores, AL L 4-5 6-6 14-Apr Benedictine College Fayette, MO 1:00 p.m. 11-Mar Westminster College Springfield, MO W 5-3 7-6 14-Apr Benedictine College Fayette, MO TBD 11-Mar Westminster College Springfield, MO W 13-12 8-6 17-Apr Baker University Baldwin City, KS 4:00 p.m. 20-Mar Missouri Valley Fayette, MO W 10-1 9-6 17-Apr Baker University Baldwin City, KS TBD 20-Mar Missouri Valley Fayette, MO L 2-4 9-7 19-Apr Missouri Valley Marshall, MO 12:00 p.m. 22-Mar Grand View University Fayette, MO L 8-12 9-8 19-Apr Missouri Valley Marshall, MO TBD 22-Mar Grand View University Fayette, MO W 2-1 10-8 23-Apr Evangel University Springfield, M O 2:00 p.m. 23-Mar Graceland University Fayette, MO W 5-1 11-8 23-Apr Evangel University Springfield, M O TBD 23-Mar Graceland University Fayette, MO W 5-2 12-8 26-Apr William Penn University Oskaloosa, IA 1:00 p.m. 24-Mar Peru State College Fayette, MO W 9-5 13-8 26-Apr William Penn University Oskaloosa, IA TBD 24-Mar Peru State College Fayette, MO W 3-0 14-8 27-Apr Culver-Stockton College Canton, MO 1:00 p.m. 27-Apr Culver-Stockton College Canton, MO TBD
2018-2019 Baseball Schedule: 23-5 Date Opponent Location Time/Score Record Date Opponent Location Time/Score Record 1-Feb Our Lady of the Lake San Antonio, TX W 7-0 1-0 1-Apr Benedictine College Fayette, MO W 5-2 22-5 1-Feb Our Lady of the Lake San Antonio, TX L 1-2 1-1 1-Apr Benedictine College Fayette, MO W 8-2 23-5 2-Feb Our Lady of the Lake San Antonio, TX W 11-4 2-1 2-Apr Benedictine College Fayette, MO TBD 2-Feb Our Lady of the Lake San Antonio, TX L 7-8 2-2 3-Apr William Woods Univ. Fulton, MO 6:00 p.m. 9-Feb College of the Ozarks Point Lookout, MO W 7-3 3-2 5-Apr MidAmerica Nazarene U. Olathe, KS 1:00 p.m. 9-Feb College of the Ozarks Point Lookout, MO W 2-0 4-2 5-Apr MidAmerica Nazarene U. Olathe, KS TBD 16-Feb Bellevue University Oklahoma City, OK W 5-3 5-2 6-Apr MidAmerica Nazarene U. Olathe, KS 1:00 p.m. 16-Feb Texas A&M - Texarkana Oklahoma City, OK W 7-1 6-2 9-Apr Harris Stowe State Univ. St. Louis, MO 6:00 p.m. 17-Feb Oklahoma City Univ. Oklahoma City, OK L 4-5 6-3 13-Apr Missouri Valley Fayette, MO 1:00 p.m. 22-Feb Bellevue University Ashland, MO W 5-1 7-3 13-Apr Missouri Valley Fayette, MO TBD 22-Feb Northwestern College Ashland, MO W 10-5 8-3 14-Apr Missouri Valley Fayette, MO 1:00 p.m. 24-Feb Briar Cliff University Ashland, MO W 9-3 9-3 16-Apr Columbia College Columbia, MO 6:00 p.m. 24-Feb Briar Cliff University Ashland, MO W 5-4 10-3 19-Apr Grand View University Des Moines, IA 1:00 p.m. 1-Mar Culver-Stockton College Columbia, MO W 15-4 11-3 19-Apr Grand View University Des Moines, IA TBD 1-Mar Culver-Stockton College Columbia, MO W 7-1 12-3 20-Apr William Penn University Oskaloosa, IA 1:00 p.m. 10-Mar Graceland University Ashland, MO W 6-0 13-3 20-Apr William Penn University Oskaloosa, IA TBD 10-Mar Graceland University Ashland, MO W 18-4 14-3 23-Apr Avila University Kansas City, MO 2:00 p.m. 15-Mar Evangel University Springfield, MO L 4-6 14-4 26-Apr Clarke University Fayette, MO 1:00 p.m. 16-Mar Evangel University Springfield, MO W 12-2 15-4 26-Apr Clarke University Fayette, MO TBD 16-Mar Evangel University Springfield, MO W 16-1 16-4 27-Apr Mount Mercy University Fayette, MO 1:00 p.m. 19-Mar Missouri Baptist Univ. St. Louis, MO L 5-6 16-5 27-Apr Mount Mercy University Fayette, MO TBD 19-Mar Missouri Baptist Univ. St. Louis, MO W 6-3 17-5 1-May Heart Championships Ozark, MO TBD 22-Mar Baker University Fayette, MO W 5-3 18-5 23-Mar Baker University Fayette, MO W 6-0 19-5 23-Mar Baker University Fayette, MO W 6-4 20-5 27-Mar Harris Stowe State Univ. Fayette, MO W 13-6 21-5
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SPORTS Women’s Track & Field Takes First Place at CMU Open
The Central Methodist University women's track & field team won the 2019 CMU Open meet to kick off its outdoor season, led by four first place finishes. A pair of gold medals highlight the running debut of the Eagles. Cemaria Woodard (FR/Saint Peters, Mo.) took first place in the 100m hurdles after posting a time of 16.36, followed by teammate Caroline Weatherford (FR/Shelbina, Mo.) who finished third with a time of 16.90. Lisa Sauter (SO/Schefflenz, Germany) led the pack in the 3000m run, posting a time of 11:01.29 en route to her first place finish. Pearl Morgan (JR/Bodden Town, Grand Cayman) took second place in the 400m dash with a time of 58.89, while Brittany Cano (FR/Mission, Tex.) ran for a third place finish in the 400m hurdles after
clocking a time of 1:12.17. CMU's 'A' and 'B' squads controlled the pace in the 4x100m relay competition, taking second and third in the event. Cano, Rachel Lipsey (JR/Silex, Mo), Morgan, and Jada Gaines (SO/Fayette, Mo.) ran on the 'A' squad with a time of 50.73 while Kristin Stockhorst (FR/Glasgow, Mo.), Sierra Kolan (SR/Truxton, Mo.), Woodard, and Mason Fitzgereald (FR/House Springs, Mo.) ran with the 'B' squad in a time of 51.91. The 4x400m relay – comprised of Lipsey, Cano, Morgan, and Stockhorst – also finished second in the event after posting a time of 4:13.54. The field events were highlighted by a dominating performance in the throwing events. Jasmine Evers (FR/Eldon, Mo.) and Marchya Jackson (SO/
Men’s Track & Field Mar. 16 CMU Open Mar. 30 Baker Relays Apr. 6 CMU Invitational Apr.13 Darrell Gourley Invitational Apr. 18 Augustana Invitational Apr. 27 Baker Open May 3 Heart Conference Championship May 4 Heart Conference Championship May 23 NAIA National Championship May 24 NAIA National Championship May 25 NAIA National Championship
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Salisbury, Mo.) finished in first and second in discus. Evers threw for 37.94m, followed closely by Jackson with a toss of 37.08m. Jackson also finished in first place for the hammer throw with a mark of 43.64m, while Evers posted a third place mark in the javelin (29.85m). A pair of third place finishes rounded out the top field finishes with Gaines in long jump (5.26m) and Woodard in the triple jump (11.22m).
Women’s Track & Field 2nd of 12 Mar. 16 CMU Open No team score Mar. 30 Baker Relays Apr. 6 CMU Invitational Apr.13 Darrell Gourley Invitational Apr. 18 Augustana Invitational Apr. 27 Baker Open May 3 Heart Conference Championship May 4 Heart Conference Championship May 23 NAIA National Championship May 24 NAIA National Championship May 25 NAIA National Championship
Men’s Basketball Final Record: 17-14 Date Opponent Location Time/Score Record 1-Nov Park University Olathe, KS W 78-70 1-0 2-Nov Kansas Christian College Olathe, KS W 105-70 2-0 8-Nov Baptist Bible College Fayette, MO W 119-41 3-0 9-Nov Tabor College Hillsboro, KS W 96-79 4-0 10-Nov Bethany College Hillsboro, KS W 76-73 5-0 14-Nov Baker University Fayette, MO W 101-95 6-0 17-Nov Peru State College Peru, NE L 70-71 6-1 20-Nov Evangel University Springfield, MO W 68-66 7-1 27-Nov Benedictine College Fayette, MO L 67-72 7-2 29-Nov Culver-Stockton Canton, MO W 89-80 8-2 1-Dec Graceland University Fayette, MO L 65-72 8-3 8-Dec Grand View University Des Moines, IA W 60-48 9-3 16-Dec West Virginia Inst. Tech. Beckley, WV L 102-106 9-4 2-Jan Clarke University Fayette, MO L 63-65 9-5 5-Jan Missouri Valley College Fayette, MO W 92-90 10-5 10-Jan MidAmerica Nazarene Olathe, KS W 70-59 11-5 12-Jan Mount Mercy Univ. Fayette, MO W 86-79 12-5 16-Jan Baker University Baldwin City, KS L 66-75 12-6 19-Jan Peru State College Fayette, MO L 107-110 12-7 24-Jan Benedictine College Atchison, KS L 66-79 12-8 26-Jan Grand View University Fayette, MO L 75-90 12-9 30-Jan Culver-Stockton Fayette, MO L 77-87 12-10 2-Feb Graceland University Lamoni, IA L 57-63 12-11 6-Feb Clarke University Dubuque, IA W 59-54 13-11 13-Feb William Penn Univ. Fayette, MO L 66-75 13-12 16-Feb Missouri Valley College Marhsall, MO W 73-69 14-12 20-Feb MidAmerica Nazarene Fayette, MO L 79-80 14-13 23-Feb Mount Mercy Univ. Cedar Rapids, IA W 67-65 15-13 27-Feb William Penn Univ. Oskaloosa, IA W 85-82 16-13 2-Mar Evangel University Fayette, MO W 85-78 17-13 Heart Tournament 3-Mar William Penn Univ. Oskaloosa, IA L 78-84 17-14
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1st of 11 No team score
Women’s Basketball Final Record: 20-12 Date Opponent Location Time/Score Record 31-Oct Midland University Fremont, NE L 62-79 0-1 3-Nov Lindenwood-Belleville Fayette, MO W 83-67 1-1 14-Nov Baker University Fayette, MO W 81-69 2-1 17-Nov Peru State College Peru, NE W 71-49 3-1 20-Nov Evangel University Springfield, MO L 77-81 3-2 24-Nov Midland University Fayette, MO W 88-61 4-2 27-Nov Benedictine College Fayette, MO W 63-53 5-2 29-Nov Culver-Stockton College Canton, MO L 64-78 5-3 1-Dec Graceland University Fayette, MO W 68-65 6-3 2-Dec Grand View University Des Moines, IA W 68-64 7-3 15-Dec Haskell Indian Nations U Lawrence, KS L 72-81 7-4 18-Dec Lindenwood-Belleville Belleville, IL W 73-58 8-4 30-Dec Friends University Wichita, KS W 87-77 9-4 2-Jan Clarke University Fayette, MO W 75-65 10-4 5-Jan Missouri Valley College Fayette, MO W 76-56 11-4 7-Jan William Penn Univ. Oskaloosa, IA L 73-77 11-5 10-Jan MidAmerica Nazarene Olathe, KS L 61-64 11-6 12-Jan Mount Mercy Univ. Fayette, MO W 72-61 12-6 16-Jan Baker University Baldwin City, KS W 85-69 13-6 19-Jan Peru State College Fayette, MO W 103-55 14-6 21-Jan Evangel University Fayette, MO W 87-45 15-6 24-Jan Benedictine College Atchison, KS L 65-67 15-7 26-Jan Grand View University Fayette, MO L 69-76 15-8 30-Jan Culver-Stockton College Fayette, MO W 88-76 16-8 2-Feb Graceland University Fayette, MO W 65-52 17-8 6-Feb Clarke University Dubuque, IA L 71-73 17-9 13-Feb William Penn Univ. Fayette, MO L 56-70 17-10 16-Feb Missouri Valley College Marshall, MO W 81-71 18-10 20-Feb MidAmerica Nazarene Fayette, MO L 68-77 18-11 23-Feb Mount Mercy Univ. Cedar Rapids W 68-52 19-11 Heart Tournament 27-Feb Benedictine College Fayette, MO W 68-55 20-11 1-Mar Culver-Stockton College Fayette, MO L 88-91 20-12
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A Great Vacation Spot: The Historic Black Hills of South Dakota By Sara Ratliff, Writer
The Black Hills of South Dakota is the perfect vacation spot for many kinds of people, whether it be families, adventure seekers, or people just searching for a road trip with beautiful scenery. Located only twelve hours from central Missouri, this area in western South Dakota is filled with several budget friendly and memorable attractions. Monumental Sights The single biggest attraction that draws visitors to the Black Hills every year is Mount Rushmore located in Keystone, South Dakota. This is a mustsee stop for any trip to the area. The pictures you see of this monument are nothing compared to the size and scope of the vast memorial when you see it in person. Upon first arriving on the scene, you walk through the Avenue of Flags (containing all of the flags of the fifty states, as well as all American territories) to the Grand Viewing Terrace. You can stay three and view the presidential memorial from a distance or if you are feeling up to it, you can walk the Presidential Trail and get an up-close view of the faces on Mount Rushmore. After you get a fill of the sights, stop by the visitor center and learn of the history of Mount Rushmore and its sculptor Gutzon Borglum’s many years of work. Once you finish at Mount Rushmore, you can take a quick twenty-eight-minute drive to Custer County to the still in progress Crazy Horse Memorial. If the size of Mount Rushmore brought you amazement, it is nothing compared to the massive memorial of the famous Lakota leader being carved out of Crazy Horse Mountain. Like Mount Rushmore, travel over to the Crazy Horse Memorial visitor’s center and learn of the mountain’s history. Commissioned by a
group of Lakota in response to the construction of Mount Rushmore, the sculptor and former Mount Rushmore worker, Korczak Ziolkowski began this massive project in 1948 without the help of any government funding. Ziolkowski’s family now continues his life’s project. Downtown Fun If you are looking for some place to stay the night or just to shop and grab a bite to eat, visit Rapid City. This friendly town is filled with unique stores and great restaurants. Activities are frequently put on in the downtown area so you are never left with nothing to do. A unique characteristic about Rapid City is the sidewalks downtown are lined with statues of many American presidents. You may see the President Woodrow Wilson at one corner and then turn around to see President John Kennedy walking hand in hand with his young son. If you are looking for a little bit more historic of location to visit, then Deadwood, South Dakota is the perfect destination for you. Situated in a thin and steep valley in the Black Hills, the first thing you see when you are standing on the main street and look up is rows and rows of houses. Deadwood just also happens to be the town in which Bloody Bill Hickock, famed from western legend, was shot. For any follower of the history of Old West history, a quick climb up the hill to Mount Moriah Cemetery is a necessity. There Hickock is buried, as well as the equally famed Calamity Jane. There are a number of gold mines in the area in which you can take a quick tour. Just like Rapid City, Deadwood is filled with a many restaurants and attractions. The town promises never to leave a visitor with without
anything to do. Spend Some Time with Nature If you are searching for some breath-taking sights on your trip, a must-see sight within the Black Hills is Custer State Park. Take a leisurely drive through the park’s Wildlife Loop and see a variety of Wildlife, from a herd of Bison and the occasional big horn sheep, and even the parks famous burros. For those looking to get out and explore, there are a variety of stopping points for hiking trails and photos. Once you finish in Wildlife Loop, take a drive down the park’s famed Needles Highway. Along this stretch of road, are massive needle-like rock formations piercing into the sky. Stop at the road’s namesake formation, Needle’s Eye. Explore one of the many hiking trails around this stop and see some sights you would otherwise have missed from the road. There are a number of other attractions dotting the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. You can take a horseback ride through the hills. You can visit Bear Country, USA where you can drive through a wildlife park and be guaranteed to see several bears roaming the grounds. On your way back home, you can even stop by the Badlands, a rugged, sunken, rocky landscape very different from the Black Hills, but just a breathtaking. The options are unlimited. A trip to the Black Hills offers something for everyone. Whether you are a nature person determined to find some time outdoors or a fan of history looking to see famous memorials and sites important in the Old West, this is a place for you.