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SEMIFINAL SHOWDOWN HANNAH WOODSON | NW MISSOURIAN

Northwest defeated conference foe Emporia State 38-17 in the quarterfinals. The Bearcats host West Georgia in the semifinals Saturday, Dec. 12 at 2:30 p.m.

The Bearcats face their toughest opponent yet in battle for a spot in the Division II National Championship TYLER MARTIN Sports Editor | @Tyler_Martin78

The Northwest Missouri State football team is one step away from its ultimate goal: a national championship game. The only thing standing in its way are the West Georgia Wolves.

Beating the Wolves will be no easy task.

The Wolves have the second best defense in all of Division II behind only the Bearcats. Head coach Adam Dorrel said there are some parallels between Northwest and West Georgia.

“Obviously, there are some eerie similarities when you start looking at offense, defense and special teams,” Dorrel said. “Give them and us a pat on the back because that’s probably why we are where we’re at. Both programs do a very good job of being good in all three phases.”

It’s never easy to game plan for a team you have never played with just one week of preparation time, especially at the Division II level. Although the Bearcats have never faced

off against West Georgia, they have had a few run-ins with their coaching staff.

West Georgia Head Coach Will Hall coached at Southwest Baptist when it took on the Bearcats in 2005. The Wolves’ defensive coordinator was on the staff at Harding when the Bearcats defeated the team at home in the first round of the playoffs in 2012.

Dorrel said although these two teams have never played each other, their talent level is obvious to him.

“After watching film, they are what you expect them to be at this time of the year with only four teams remaining,” Dorrel said.

“They will obviously be the best football team that we have seen. The things that stick out to me is their offensive and defensive line.

They are extremely large, athletic and physical. From a team speed standpoint, they are the fastest team we have seen this year.”

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Gov. Nixon responds to refugees in Missouri KATY FORSYTHE Chief Reporter | @TheMissourian

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Gov. Jay Nixon speaks on behalf of the Syrian refugees being admitted to the United States.

In the wake of the terrorist attacks in Paris, NATO has been trying to come up with a proper response.

Northwest government classes, including one led by Brian Hesse, Ph.D., have covered this current event. Hesse explained that Syrians are relevant to this situation because many of them are also under attack

by ISIS. It is important to recognize that these Syrians are under attack just as much as anyone else who does not follow the very narrow school of thought that is enforced in the Islamic State. Governor Nixon understands the plight of the people being sent to America.

“These are refugees, these are not immigrants. These are folks whose houses have been blown up. Often times their families have been tortured or beaten,” Nixon said.

The United States allows 80,000 refugees per year, 34,000 specifically from the Middle East, according to Hesse. In response to this crisis, President Obama called for the United States to bring in 10,000 Syrian refugees after they pass a screening process that used to take up to 18-24 months.

This number is only a fraction of what many countries plan to allow, specifically 1/3 of what France itself will allow.

The governors of 31 states, including Indiana and Louisiana, have claimed they will refuse to allow Syrians to relocate to their states. Over three weeks ago, Gover-

nor Nixon came out in support of bringing refugees into Missouri. This was reconfirmed and elaborated upon by Governor Nixon when he visited campus last week.

Nixon said he feels it is the state’s responsibility to back up the federal government’s screening of refugees for additional protection. Although he wants additional protection, he does understand the current federal system.

“23,000 people have applied to come to the United States and a little over 2,000 have been approved,” Nixon said. “There’s a pretty significant vetting system already in place that includes our churches, which are the ultimate ones that deal with those families when they come.”

It seems people either disagree or are willing to admit that they do not fully understand the situation. Sophomore Samantha Backhus was hesitant, but trusts the process.

“It seems like we should help them, but what do we really know about them?”

Backhus said. “As long as there’s an effective screening process, I don’t see why helping people who are being attacked is a problem.”

Nixon has stressed the importance of America’s attitude toward taking these refugees.

“We cannot lose what is the true value that we have as Americans – being the land where people come, being the place where immigrants find great welcome,” Nixon said.

Preparation is key to student vacation travel MICHAEL BARBOSA Chief Reporter | @mbarbosa30

As the semester is coming to an end, many students make the trip back to home to spend time with family and enjoy the holidays. Unfortunately, the trip home is not as easy as people think. Students are preparing for all of the different challenges to make it home safely.

Before they even leave Maryville, students make sure all of their belongings are going to be safe when they leave for the break. According to University Police Chief Clarence Green, it is important to

make a plan.

“When leaving your house or apartment, secure everything around the place where you are living at. It would also be a good idea to touch base with your landlord and let them know when you are leaving. If you can have a timed light, or leave some sort of lighting on in your residence, that would be a good idea,” Green said.

Many students will not come back to Maryville during the break, leaving their home unattended for about a month.

“It is a good idea to make contact with people living in Maryville

who can stop by your place and reroute your mail so it will not build up in your mailbox or have your mail held at the post office. If you have pets, make sure you have arrangements for them,” Green said.

With leaving your home unattended for nearly a month, students may be concerned about potential burglaries.

“If someone sees someone breaking into your residential area, then they can call the police and have them come and take care of the situation. If no one sees them, it is important to keep a count of all the material goods that you have to

make sure we get an accurate police report,” Green said.

After getting everything locked up and ready for the winter break, it is time to make the journey home.

Some students live just a few minutes away while others, such as Hannah Furlong, a sophomore from Cedar Falls, Wisconsin, takes hours to get home.

Furlong’s drive takes her around eight hours. The long drive has many different challenges for her along the way.

“One of the biggest problems I face is the struggle of staying awake on the drive and the weather. The weather in Maryville could be very different compared to the weather in Cedar Falls,” Furlong said.

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If a bad storm does appear when students are driving home, it is important for them to have necessary materials in order to survive.

“I think they should always be wise and prepare a safety kit in their vehicle that contains blankets, some non-perishable food, some bottles of water. It is also important to check your fluids in your vehicle and make sure you have a safety inspection before you travel home,” Green said.

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Student drug use increases during finals week REID LATIMER Chief Reporter | @NicCageFan01

As finals draw near, prescription stimulant abuse remains prevalent among college students.

A November 2014 study from the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids reported that the abuse of prescription stimulants is increasingly prevalent among college students, especially upperclassmen. The study found that approximately 1 in 5 college students will abuse prescription stimulants in higher-academics, presumably as a study-aid.

In a larger sample size of young adults aged 18-25, the study found that the prescription medicines Adderall, Ritalin and Vyvanse, all of which are prescribed to those with ADHD, were the three most commonly abused prescription stimulants. Though the most common explanation for this abuse was the desire to focus during study sessions, the study also found that college students will also abuse the stimulants to maintain composure and focus at work, or even simply to stay up late.

The study reports that abuse among students who all hold fulltime jobs is higher than average at nearly 27 percent.

The study, drawing from its pool of over 1,000 students, reported that the benefits of abusing the prescription stimulants were not insignificant in the minds of the students; 64 percent of those students abusing the drugs claimed that they received a higher grade, had better performance at work because of them, or gained a competitive edge.

“It doesn’t seem like a good habit. Not immoral, but something that could lead to harder addiction, something more than just a study aid,” Northwest junior psychology

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With finals around the corner, more students are using prescription drugs such as Adderall to focus and stay up longer for test and other uses.

major Blake Glenn said.

Glenn said his fear of addiction and use of more dangerous drugs is backed up by drugs.com, which warns of the risks that come with using drugs like Adderall, which contain amphetamines.

“Amphetamines have a high potential for abuse. Administration of amphetamines for prolonged periods of time may lead to drug depen-

dence and must be avoided,” according to drugs.com.

All this comes at a time when students are under more and more pressure to perform exceedingly well at college.

Students receive pressure from parents and family in general due to the continuing rise in the cost of higher-education, and pressure is applied by the institutions themselves

through the lean toward quantitative results of qualitative ones.

To increase instructor efficiency, institutions of higher-education push instructors to constantly assess the performance of one’s class, a demand which lends itself much more to the repetitious memorization of discrete information than exploring the features of a concept in great and abstract depth.

The Daily Californian confirmed these pressures in its report on the UC-Berkeley student body.

“With a week to prepare for final exams, students’ need to continue working can drive them to take measures that will enable them to read, write or program longer, including ones that could damage their health,” the article stated.

Online course evalutations yield mixed emotions KATY FORSYTHE Chief Reporter | @katyforsythe

As students across campus have noticed, Northwest transitioned further into the online evaluation process this semester. Last semester, students and faculty saw these in combination with in-class paper evaluation. Although students might not be aware, this technically has not changed.

The only change this semester is that the decision lies mostly with the professors now. Faculty were required to opt out by Sept. 22 if they

did not want their classes to have exclusively online evaluations. If they opted out of solely online evaluations, their students would have the choice between in-class and online like last semester.

Some of the expected benefits of this change included saving money, more in-depth responses and quicker feedback. The main drawback Northwest expected was lower return rates. When Provost Timothy Mottet, Ph.D., notified the faculty of this policy change, he suggested methods to increase return rates including making the evaluations and

ungraded assignment or in-class activity.

Online evaluations are an opportunity for students to regain valuable learning time in the classroom. Assistant Professor of Marketing Deborah Toomey, Ph.D., experienced this outcome in her classes.

“I personally appreciate the time savings that the online evaluation provides,” Toomey said.

This was not necessarily as true for professors who opted to do the evaluations as in-class activities.

Toomey also attested to the downside of online evaluations.

“(I) miss the high response rate that completing the evaluations in the classroom provides,” Toomey said.

Professors and students are not always known to see eye to eye, but so far they both seem to enjoy the new evaluation style.

“I appreciate the quick return of my evaluation results that the online evaluation provides,” Toomey said.

Students had the opportunity to complete evaluations whenever it was convenient for them and sometimes still in class. While this may vary amongst students, Abby Matt-

son realized that making the evaluations optional did not make them any less important.

“The evaluations are still one of our best ways to be heard,” Mattson said. “They really give students the opportunity to tell professors which of their methods are effective or how a course could be improved.”

Opinions may change over time, but it seems the online evaluations are now here to stay. Northwest will be able to fine-tune these and make them more effective after looking at this semester’s results.

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OPINION

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Gun education must be in place in troubled times DAVID MOGLER Opinion Columnist @DavidMogler

The United States continues down a path ravaged by anger, ignorance and bloodshed. Our flaws stand blatantly evident to the rest of the world despite our ill-placed faith as a world power. Tragedy after tragedy assails our peace of mind and leaves us hopelessly looking for answers. Despite our downfalls, despite the death and despite the violence, there remains great hope and opportunity.

The L.A. Times article “Key Developments San Bernardino shooting updates” reports that Wed. Dec. 2 at 10:59 a.m. another great tragedy occurred within our borders. Two assailants, a married couple, U.S. citizen Syed Rizwan Farook and Pakistani Tashfeen Malik gunned down 14 people and wounded 21 others at San Bernardino California’s Inland Regional Center during a faculty meeting of which Farook had attended. The two were later killed in a shoot out with police.

I couldn’t help but wonder why some people choose to commit such senseless acts of terror. How do we respond properly to mass shootings when the automatic knee-jerk reaction comes down to gun control? I’m all for stricter background checks and mental health evaluations, but the fact remains that these shooters were known to be in contact with people under investigation for terrorism.

These two purchased several weapons and made several bombs, and the authorities didn’t stop them before the killings. Even if there were bans on semi-automatic and

automatic rifles, they’d still find a way to execute a mass killing. Any potential murderer can find a backalley weapons dealers easily enough and users of the dark-web (a place where the vast majority of shady/illegal internet activity takes place) can purchase any firearm they want illegally online.

According to the Center for Disease Control’s website cdc.gov, the amount of deaths from firearms amounted to 33,636 in 2013 and of those deaths 11,208 were homicides and 21,175 suicides were by firearm. In the same year, deaths by poisoning and traffic amounted to 82,181 total deaths. Of the 43,982 poisoning deaths 35,625 were unintentional while roughly 5,278 were suicides. Suicides by suffocation amounted to 10,062 total deaths.

According to The FBI’s website fbi. gov, of the murders that took place in 2011, 2,916 were a combined result of stabbings, blunt objects, and fists/feet.

Weapons never were the problem in regards to a person’s intent to commit murder. For someone suffering from depression and suicidal thoughts, access to a gun hardly does anything to prevent that person from committing suicide. Similarly, laws fail to stop anyone motivated by perverse religious zealotry from carrying out murders. The attacker in east London this past Saturday managed to injure three people with a knife.

According to the BBC’s 2014 news article “China mass stabbing: Deadly knife attack in Kunming,” a group of 10 men and women in Kunming China managed to injure 130 people and kill 29 within the space of 12 minutes using only knives.

Of course, the mass shootings in Paris credited to ISIS highlight the ineffectiveness of guns laws. France does allow gun ownership, but at the price of tight restrictions such as

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limited magazine capacity, expensive processing, and lengthy training among some of the restrictions.

In light of the attacks, we must not react in the heat of the moment.

Allowing our government to severely limit or take away our right to bear arms only puts us at risk. Wellplanned out and coordinated attacks could potentially take dozens of lives before authorities can respond.

Educating our populace about firearm safety and responsibility must take priority. We must actively engage our community in order to spot at-risk individuals to give them the proper care to meet their mental health and social needs.

As a student at Northwest and Concealed Carry permit holder, I fear that our Run, Hide and Fight

tactic can’t prevent a mass shooting from taking place. Northwest’s current policy on weapons in the 2015 Security and Safety Report stands as follows: “Weapons: e.g., guns, switchblades or other knives (deemed to be dangerous or illegal), hunting bows, or explosives or other items which can be construed as weapons, such as paintball/air-soft, are not permitted on the Northwest campus. Carrying of a concealed weapon is prohibited on the Northwest campus. A violation of this policy is considered a serious offense and will be referred to the StudentFaculty Discipline Committee for adjudication.”

I firmly believe Northwest put these bans in place with good intent, but they fail to meet our securi-

ty needs.

Anyone with murderous intentions can obtain assault rifles, explosives, knives, and other weapons regardless of campus, state, or federal bans.

We must continue an evolving dialogue on this issue while investing the proper time and resources into the matter until we’re confident in our ability to prevent a tragedy from occurring. It’s our individual responsibility as citizens and guests in the U.S. to improve our community.

Let’s not wait until it’s too late.

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Atrocities of Donald Trump can not go unnoticed by Americans America has sadly allowed Donald Trump to continue to lead in the Republican polls. Incredibly, the xenophobic racist still holds a commanding lead over all other candidates. We at the Missourian are calling for a stop. It started as something entertaining to watch unfold, but has since grown into a rational fear of someone like Trump leading the United States.

Trump said a lot of things over the course of his campaign that make him just look like a completely uneducated bigot. From talking about putting a wall around the United States to keep immigrants out saying “walls work, ask Israel,” to saying how women are “essentially aesthetically pleasing objects” for men as well as saying all Mexicans are rapists and thieves.

The latest great idea Trump came up with was the idea to mark all Muslims with a badge and I.D. card, as well as blocking all other Muslims from entering the United States saying “Until we are able to determine and understand this problem and the dangerous threat it poses, our country cannot be the victims of horrendous attacks by people that believe in jihad, and have no sense of reason or respect for human life,” Does he realize how intolerant this sounds? Why all Muslims? Not every Muslim is a terrorist or member of ISIS, so why block all of them from entering the United States?

Apparently “making America great again” actually means making it a dominantly white country run by only men.

Donald Trump needs to be stopped, and it is time that we make a change as voters and put someone deserving of the spot in office.

America does not need a man who “tells it like it is” over someone who really can help fix America.

No one can deny the fact that America is not doing well right now, but if we really think someone like Donald Trump will fix it, there is something seriously wrong in the world. We are calling for a change in the polls. We understand that we cannot single-handedly stop Donald Trump from campaigning, but if we can at least inform the public about what he actually wants and will do to the nation once elected, maybe we can keep him out of office.

Let’s take a look at all things he has done that should eliminate him

from having a chance, yet for some reason does not.

He repeatedly shows sexism. He has claimed that women will always earn less in wages and that they do not work as hard. He has said that women are just objects to look at and good for nothing. He also called breast-feeding disgusting. Apparently, naturally feeding your child is something that he looks down on because he over sexualizes the female body.

Most supporters of Trump say he earned their support because he is not afraid to say what everyone is thinking. There are a couple issues with that, however. Not everyone is really thinking these things, and we at the Missourian are in that boat.

We would rather have someone who earned that spot by being fair, smart

and knowledgeable of the issues facing America in the office rather than someone blunt with words.

Next issue: why would we really want a billionaire with no political experience guiding the United States in a time we need it the most?

We want someone we can relate to and who feels the need to fix America. Donald Trump can do neither of those things.

America needs to realize by continuing to support Trump, you are showing xenophobic, racist, sexist and homophobic support. The Missourian wants to put an end to this and show that we as Millennials know what we are doing and what America needs. What America needs is help and Donald Trump is not the place to find that help.

Problems facing SAC could be fixed in upcoming events ZAC DUJAKOVICH VICH or Opinion Editor @Z_Dujakovich h

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After a year of disappointing concerts and ticket outcomes, SAC (Student Activities Council) may have finally figured out the problem that has been plaguing it for years now regarding its concert series.

Saturday, Dec. 5 was the annual fall concert featuring country duo Dan and Shay. This concert was one of the first to actually yield high ticket sales in the series.

The spring concert featuring Lupe Fiasco was disappointing to say the least. The fall concert of 2014 included We the Kings and faced a series of issues, but still did

not live up to the hype or revenue that was needed for it.

While I personally have never heard (or care to hear) Dan and Shay, they seemed to have pulled this seemingly failing council back to relevance with a sold out show earning great overall reviews. While the concert still faced issues in other areas, in the end, it was quite the concert.

Another issue SAC looked to resolve this year was listening to students and taking their advice on what act they would like to see at the next concert. SAC put a quiz with a list of artists that could possibly be performing at the fall show for students to vote on. The students have been asking to be heard on this issue for a long time now, and finally have a response from SAC. The students felt that SAC just books bands that it can actually

get hold of without considering the wants of students. While this could still prove true, the survey they put out is a good start. Of course, we will have to see if it works or if they will actually stick to the list. They could get a different band not even mentioned in the survey. But this is a good start.

We are seeing a lot of changes and differences made in SAC and the way it runs things. It is about time. SAC has catered to specific people, but has still had its issues and failed to actually bring something better to campus.

The council has not been run well. It does not advertise well and it still has kinks it needs to work out.

I feel as though the entire organization still needs plenty of work before it is actually ready to do anything great. But these small changes are a good start for fixing it and

making people a little less angry every time a concert is announced.

I have sat in on the SAC concert meetings and will say that it is not run considering all students opinions, not even the ones at the meetings. SAC is open to listen, but just listening does not mean accepting.

I went into the meeting with hopes of helping the organization and setting up the concerts, but it was very closed minded in accepting new policies and new ideas.

As someone with experience in booking and recruiting bands to perform, I know what it is like. I met with SAC and all of my ideas were shut down.

Not only did it shut down all ideas and help I was attempting to give, members also told me they are not looking for external help. After telling them everything I had and was interested in bringing, their

response was that they only try to work internally with their own managers.

SAC has faced issues and continues to face issues. A large group of students I know, including myself, have strong feelings against SAC. It is time for a turn around and more accepting. According to students who attended, this last concert was an improvement, and there have been several positive reviews about SAC asking students what they want to see.

If SAC can follow through with this, continue to bring better shows to campus, promote better, take suggestions and be open to change, we can see it making some great things happen and becoming a better liked group on campus. It can make up for the multiple failures and prove students wrong by becoming successful.

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SHOWDOWN

CONTINUED FROM A1 West Georgia has a “run first” offense, which plays right into the hands of the Northwest defense. The Bearcats faced a high-powered running scheme in the second round of the playoffs against Humboldt State and held them to negative 24 yards rushing. Northwest comes into this game allowing just 63.5 yards-pergame on the ground, which is the best in Division II. The Wolves have a versatile starting quarterback in senior Dallas Dickey. Dickey has thrown for 2,119 yards and ran for 546 yards.

Junior safety Kevin Berg said his ability to run poses a major challenge for the Bearcat defense.

“He’s very athletic and he can really do a lot,” Berg said. “If he gets you to commit to the (run), then he can beat you over the top. He’s got good arm strength and he will make you pay.”

The Bearcat offense will have a challenge of its own as it faces off against one of the most talented defenses in the nation. West Georgia has the third best pass defense in Division II, allowing just 139.4 yardsper-game through the air.

Dorrel said one way the Bearcats will combat this defense is by mixing up their offensive game plan to keep the defense on its toes.

“I think if you start trying to do just one thing, you’re going to be in trouble,” Dorrel said. “They are very athletic and do a very good job of making adjustments. I think you’ve got to do what we have always done and you have to stay balanced, keep spreading the ball out, and mix up who you’re throwing it to and running it to.”

For the Bearcats to come out of

this game with a victory, moving the ball on first and second downs will be key. If the Bearcats get into third and long situations on the offensive side of the ball, the talent of this defense could put them in some tough situations.

The Bearcat seniors will get one last goodbye when they take the field for the semifinal game. Although the official senior day took place Nov. 7 against Emporia State, this will be the last time the seniors step onto the field in front of the Bearcat faithful in Bearcat Stadium.

Senior offensive lineman Daniel Kempf said this game will have special meaning for not only him, but all of the seniors on Northwest’s roster.

“Coach said it best, it’s like having another senior day,” Kempf said.

“It will for sure be the last time I ever play at Bearcat Stadium. It’s special. It’s special that it’s here, that it’s a semifinal game, and it will be a great atmosphere.”

Towards the end of his regularly scheduled media luncheon Tuesday, Dorrel had a message for all of Bearcat Nation.

“I hope people around here understand that it’s not easy to do what our kids have done,” Dorrel said.

“I just think sometimes people take that for granted a little bit…I’m taking it upon myself this week to try to remind people that we are fortunate to be where we are at. We’re not lucky, we’re fortunate. Come help us send these guys out, hopefully on a high note.”

The Bearcats game against West Georgia takes place at 2:30 p.m. in Bearcat Stadium, Dec. 12. The game will be broadcasted live on ESPN3 which you can access on any computer or mobile device through the WatchESPN app or WatchESPN. com.

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Blotters for the week of Dec. 10 Maryville Department of Public Safety Nov. 15 An accident occurred between Keegan A. Sharp, 18, and Michael J. Durbin, 27 at the intersection of West 3rd and North Buchanan. Sharp was issued a summons for failure to obey a posted stop sign.

Nov. 22 A summons was issued to Daniel J. McGargrill Jr., 19, Omaha, Nebraska, for driving while intoxicated, minor in possession, and equipment violation at the 500 Block West 5th Street.

Nov. 23 An accident occurred between Tracy Brown, 54, Skidmore, and Alysa M. Orchard, 19, Kansas City, Missouri, at the intersection of North Walnut and West 9th Street. Orchard was issued a summons for failure to yield.

An accident occurred between Thomas C. Lowe, 33, and Lawrence E. Waldeier, 42, at the 1200 block of South Main.

Dec. 1 A summons was issued to Deja R.Q.R Ingram, 19, for failure to obey a posted stop sign and failure to maintain financial responsibility at the 1500 Block of North Country Club Road.

A summons was issued to Tanesha M. Maddox, 19, for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia at the 1500 block of North Country Club Road.

Dec. 2 There is an ongoing investigation for a domestic disturbance at the 900 block of North Walnut.

Nov. 28 A fire was reported after a false alarm at the 900 block North Main.

Dec. 3 A summons was issued to Andrew J. Warner, 19, Waverly, for driving while intoxicated, minor in possession, careless and imprudent driving and leaving the scene of an accident at the 200 block of South Main.

An accident occurred between Kieth P. Johnson, 51, and Alicia M. Waterman, 29, Barnard at the 500 block of North Main.

A summons was issued to Todd D. Brown, 21, for failure to comply at the 1400 block of East 3rd Street.

Nov. 29 A furnace fire was reported at the 500 block West 7th Street.

An accident occurred between Christopher R. Huff, 21, Omaha, Nebraska, and Jacob A. Williams, 20, at the 1000 block West 16th Street.

An accident occured between Jennifer L. Ruckert, 52, Maitland, John C. Schauer, 39, Dubuque, Iowa, and Billy D. Ingles, 66, at the intersection of U.S Highway 46 and South Country Club Road. Schauer was issued a summons for failure to yield.

Nov. 30 A summons was issued to Gary L. Williams, 54, for a city code violation at the 500 block South Walnut.

Dec. 5 A summons was issued to Joseph D. McGinnis, 19, for minor in possession at the 100 block of North Munn Avenue.

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Harry Potter author JK Rowling called Donald Trump out saying that he is worse than Voldemort.

There are eight days left until Christmas break.

But, seriously, there are eight days left until Christmas break.

Scott Weiland, lead singer of Stone Temple Pilots, died Dec. 3 at 48 years old of a heroin overdose.

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The scary holiday movie Krampus was a surprise box office hit, earning $16 million. Krampus is an alpine myth about a horned demon that terrorizes children that misbehave around Christmastime. When Max’s family argues on Christmas Eve, Krampus comes along and terrorizes them.

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December 10, 2015

Finals leave students’ mental health in shambles BECCA BOREN A&E Reporter @beccalynnboren

How much studying is considered too much? When do we draw the line between doing our best and damaging our mental health?

Perfectionism has been proven to be maladaptive to college based on a 2013 study conducted by four different psychologists. This is something to keep in mind as finals week quickly approaches.

Beginning in 2013, the “Stress Less Fest” is held to help students take a break and relax after hours spent studying.

This festival is held in the Union building and features a variety of activities such as therapy dogs, yoga, coloring, games and giveaways.

Although it is fantastic that our campus offers such services, it begs the question of why these services are necessary.

College students are subject to an unrealistic amount of expectations. Psychologist Peter Gray, Ph.D. wrote an article entitled, “Declining Student Resilience: A Serious Problem for Colleges.” In this article he writes that students are beginning to look at Bs and Cs as failure and do not see failure as an acceptable option.

The article focuses on how students expect to be helped by their professors and should be able to accept a lower grade and learn from their mistakes. It concludes that students cannot overcome small obstacles in their lives anymore.

What this article lacks, however, is an explanation of why students are so afraid of failure and why they reach their breaking points over seemingly small incidents.

This stems from the expectations set upon students to be suc-

cessful. College students are competing with middle aged adults for p unskilled jobs such as serving or retail positions, not to mention skilled jobs like banking or teaching. j The media is responsible for much of the hysteria surrounding the fear of entering the job market and not being able to find a job. However, as the seniors know, the art of creating a well established resume is vital.

An anonymous website (sixmillionsecrets.com) allows people to post their thoughts freely. One of the secrets posted was, “I am 17. I have friends. A boyfriend, good grades, a loving family. But I am not happy.

I am so stressed trying to maintain the life that I want that I can’t enjoy it. People keep forgetting that I am still a kid.”

Although seeing a counselor for seemingly small incidents such as an argument with a significant other or a friend seems ridiculous, it is important to remember everything else that a student has going on in his or her life.

The same study referenced earlier stated that students are constantly striving to be “good enough” but often have a skewed sense of what “good enough” means. The ever changing standard of “good enough” causes students to never be fully satisfied.

With finals approaching, the study rooms are filling up fast and the library is always crowded. Students’ stress levels are mounting and the counselling appointments at the Wellness Center are filling up quickly.

Fellow classmates, take a second to remember that your mental health is immensely more important than your grades. Take a break from your studies to remember that there are more important things in this world than your GPA. Your happiness and wellbeing should always be your first priority.

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As students prepare for finals, they are reminded to take care of their mental health rather than their grades.

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Holiday controversies continue to leave bitter aftertaste LUKE PETERSON Missourian Reporter | @TheMissourian

After the red Starbucks cups took over the internet, new controversy surrounding a holiday item has also caused chatter online.

For different times of the year, The Hershey Company makes spe-

cial holiday editions for the chocolate peanut butter brand Reese’s.

To celebrate the holidays, the candy confection is available in various shapes including hearts for Valentine’s Day and pumpkins for Halloween.

During the months of November and December, Reese’s offers

the treat in the shape of an evergreen pine tree to represent the Christmas season.

This year however, various fans of Reese’s have been left disgruntled. They think the treats don’t really resemble a tree. The shape sometimes is more of an oval or oblong sphere than an evergreen tree.

Multiple users posted photos of the candy on Twitter and Facebook showing off the shape of their treat.

Twitter user @shelflife_shop felt like the white chocolate tree was not up to their liking. “#reeses you call it a tree. I think the rest of us see it as a turd. #homelife #whiteaintright” @

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A new controversy sparked after Reese’s presented its annual chocolate Christmas trees after production leaves the trees disfigured.

shelflife_shop said.

Reese’s has responded to some of the social media posts. The company posted an apology and included a link to The Hershey Company’s contact page on the company site.

The issue was also addressed in a tweet on the official Reese’s Twitter profile.

“Reese’s celebrates trees of all shapes and sizes. It’s not what it looks like, it’s what it tastes like,” @ ReesesPBCups said.

The tweet also included a picture of Reese’s trees with a created hashtag, #AllTreesAreBeautiful.

Rival candy Snickers took a shot at the Reese’s Tree controversy with its own tweet.

“Our trees are more #satisfying anyway. #EatASNICKERS” @ snickers said.

The shape of the candy has left senior Johnny Looram disappointed.

“I do get a little bummed when they are not in the shape of a tree,” Looram said. “The holiday Reese’s have more peanut butter to chocolate ratio than the regular Reese’s though, so it’s not all bad.”

E! Entertainment Online ran a test of its own on the shapes of seven trees. Staff members opened all of them and compared.

The results of E! Entertainment’s test showed all resembled a tree though some were better formed than others.

“I think the biggest problem I have with this controversy is that it doesn’t matter,” sophomore Nick Fountain said. “The candy tastes the same if it was the shape of a tree or if it was in the shape of the state of North Carolina. People aren’t perfect, so why do they expect Reese’s trees to be?”

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December 10, 2015

Concert brings new hype to country scene BECCA BOREN A&E Reporter | @beccalynnboren

Just before “dead week”, the Dan and Shay concert ignited a large audience. Though the event began at 8 p.m., the line stretched down the street and around the corner before 6:30 p.m.

“I thought the concert was amazing,” freshman Cheyenne Bird said. “I had a blast and I thought they were a really good band.”

Bird has only been following Dan and Shay since their hit song, “Nothin’ Like You” aired in April of 2014.

“I think they sound a little like Hunter Hayes and all of their songs are really catchy,” Bird said.

Steve Moakler opened up the concert and impressed many in the audience, including junior Kyle Bell.

“Honestly, I probably liked listening to Steve Moakler more than Dan and Shay,” Bell said. “I really like the acoustic guitar and I am trying to learn how to play. Also, he seemed like a great guy.”

Moakler was born in New Jersey and grew up in the northeast. He is a performer and songwriter whose music has been recorded by big name country artists such as Dierks Bentley and Kellie Pickler. His song “This Ain’t Rock and Roll” talks about his northern upbringing as well as his attraction to country life and country music.

Although Moakler was just the opener, he won the attention of many students in the audience. Freshman Rebecca Wood tweeted after the concert, “So in love with @stevemoakler after his amazing performance at @NWMOSTATE” (@becca_lynn33).

After Moakler stole the audience’s heart, the crowd went wild when Dan and Shay took the stage. In the moments before, chants of “Dan and Shay” rang out in anticipation of the performance.

The duo is comprised of two men, Dan Smyers and James Shay Mooney. The two gained attention in 2014 with their first and only album “Where It All Began.” This album has 10 songs, three of which made the Hot

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Country music stars Dan+Shay performed Saturday evening for the fall concert presented by SAC. Country’s Songs’ top 40.

Freshman SAC member Alissa Stott will be taking over as Director of Concert Programming for senior Jennifer Hutton next semester.

“I think the concert went really well and everything ran smoothly,” Stott said.

The SAC Concert Committee created a list of 10 different artists that was sent to the student body to vote for an artist to perform for

the Fall Concert.

After the concert, Dan and Shay tweeted a photo of the audience in appreciation of Maryville. They also shared words of encouragement towards Moakler as well tweeting, “Can we all take a moment to appreciate the music of @stevemoakler? Such an honor to share the stage with him this year” (@DanAndShay).

Dan and Shay concluded the concert with

promises of returning next year. This has not been confirmed by SAC, but it seems as though Northwest students would not mind a repeat visit.

“Had so much fun watching @DanAndShay perform. You guys rocked it! #OABAAB” freshman Megan White tweeted (@ MeganLynn40).

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Your Woman just wants to be friends Let’s talk about this elusive universe that many men claim to be stuck in but we all know is bull: the friend zone, much like the Twilight Zone but less plausible.

Apparently, men and women can’t be just friends.

There is some ulterior motive when it comes to a friendship with

the opposite sex.

Of course, this isn’t true for all friendships, but I doubt we can find a woman who claims to have never been accused of sending a guy to the friend zone.

Here is some important life advice fellas: the friend zone isn’t real.

Rarely do women want to be just

friends with guys they are attracted to.

If you think you are in the friend zone, chances are, she just isn’t that into you.

Women don’t owe you anything, and vice versa. Another word for the friend zone is friendship.

Plain and simple. It’s a wonder-

ful magical relationship between two human beings that has platonic benefits.

Also, words of advice, nice guys definitely don’t finish last. If you meet someone that adamantly enforces his ‘nice guy’ persona, he’s probably a douche. Just sayin’.

So, in conclusion, if you like

a girl, ask her out on a date. Don’t be offended when she likes you as a friend when you don’t make a move and remember, stay thirsty.

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Even though everything worked out the way she hoped, Howe said Lacey’s departure did leave her with some second thoughts.

“I did (have some second thoughts), especially since it was just before college started that she decided she wasn’t going to be coaching,” Howe said. “So that definitely made me second guess my decision to come. You are coming so far away from home and we didn’t have a coach, but I am really glad I came to Marshalltown.”

The coaching change and transition left Howe wondering what was next. With her family across the Pacific Ocean, there was no one to lean on when times got tough.

Luckily, Howe said her passion for the game and her support at Marshalltown helped her keep focused on the bigger picture.

“Honestly, the love of the game,” Howe said. “That is why I came here. I love basketball and I love to play the game. I was really lucky at Marshalltown. I had a great support network. I bonded with some girls very well and I keep in contact with them today. That really helped, and social media made it easier to stay in contact with family. You don’t miss out on things as much.”

Howe averaged 24 minutes and 16 points-per-game at Marshalltown.

Northwest Missouri State noticed Howe during her sophomore year at Marshalltown through another coaching connection.

Bearcat women’s basketball as-

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Before getting his chance to play in the college ranks, Ndow crafted his skills by playing for club teams and for the under-18 Norwegian national team.

While playing for the national team, Ndow won the scoring title.

After playing for his country’s national team, Ndow would continue his career by playing for two professional club teams in Norway and Germany. Because Ndow played for both of those professional teams, he was not permitted to compete for a junior college team or a NCAA Division I team.

Because he was ineligible to play for many schools around the country, Ndow found it difficult to find the right university. Ndow’s struggle ended when a friend pointed him in the direction of coach McCollum. Without watching any footage, McCollum instantly knew he wanted Ndow on the team.

“I had a buddy I played with and he called me and he said ‘hey do you want this really good player? He’s a mid-major kid. He doesn’t belong at your level. Do you want him?’ and I said, ‘yes send him up,’” McCollum said.

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The Chiefs should be able to finish the final four games of the season victoriously to make a final push for a wildcard spot in the playoffs. The Chiefs play San Diego, Baltimore, Cleveland, and Oakland.

Three of the final four games will be played at Arrowhead Stadium, which has the bragging rights

SPORTS JUMPS sistant coach Buck Scheel played with Marshalltown women’s assistant coach Dashad Isumu during their time together at Waldorf College.

Through that connection, Scheel came upon Howe.

“It was a combination. Her former assistant coach was a former teammate of mine in college,” Scheel said. “He called me to talk about her and within a day or two, coach Smith found her online looking through stats for three-point shooters. They kind of both came together at the same time about her.

We put in some phone calls, got some film and watched her play in person. After seeing her play a few times and getting to know her, we thought she would be a great addition.”

Howe said she fell in love with Northwest when she took an official visit.

“Just the culture is a big thing here,” Howe said. “It is like a big family. It’s big enough where there are a lot of people but you still have that tight knit community. It is the people honestly, my teammates were great. I really bonded with a couple of them when I came on my visit so I just felt it was the right fit for me.”

Scheel said with junior college experience, Howe was able to come in as just another player.

“The good thing about dealing with international players when they’re already over here for two years playing at a junior college is it makes the school process that much easier,” Scheel said. “They understand the system and what it takes to be a student, so then they can just be a basketball player. Usually, when

you’re dealing with an international student coming over for the first time, everything is one big whirlwind.”

Through her first eight games of her Bearcat career, Howe is first on the team, averaging 28 minutes-pergame and second on the team with nine points-per-game.

“It has been eye opening,” Howe said. “I’ve met so many people from other cultures. I have met people all around the world from being at these two colleges. So it has been eye opening and it has been such an experience that you can’t have back.”

Howe’s relationship with Scheel played a part in her coming to Northwest. This time around, there was not any uncertainty for Howe.

She knew Northwest was the right place for her.

“I think there was a level a trust knowing I was a former teammate of her former coach,” Scheel said. “She wasn’t coming somewhere where there wasn’t any common interest.

I hope it helped her become comfortable. Since she got here, we have talked a lot every now and then. I’ll get some shots up with her after practice individually to see how she is doing and keep that confidence going. Just got to hope it continues to carry over on to the court.”

As for her future after college, Howe said she doesn’t know where it is going to take her, but she knows she wants to keep playing basketball.

“I want to continue to play basketball after college,” Howe said.

“I think that will have a big influence on whether I stay. I feel like there is not as many opportunities in

Like many international athletes who have come to Northwest, Ndow faced the challenge of having to leave his family behind when he came to Northwest. The culture that has been instilled within the Northwest community has helped ease Ndow’s transition. “(The university has) made me feel welcomed here,” Ndow said.

“The hardest part, believe it or not, is the fact that you’re away from home. I love my teammates and the coaching staff. That family atmosphere here just made everything easier to adjust to.”

Due to NCAA Division II transfer rules, Ndow had to sit out a year.

Ndow used the year off to get acclimated to his new home at Northwest and to the physical nature of basketball in the United States.

This year is Ndow’s first season playing for Northwest. So far, Ndow has flashed unconventional skills, but has had trouble finding his shot. Through Northwest’s first six games, Ndow has averaged 8.5 points per game and shot 34 percent from the field. Despite his early season struggles, coach McCollum believes he will turn the corner and develop into a prominent player for Northwest.

“Right now, he hasn’t been hit-

ting his shots,” McCollum said. “He can make shots, he’s made them in practice. He’s a good shooter, he’s just trying to catch up with the speed and rhythm of the game. He brings a totally different dimension to our team. If he can get to where he starts to knock down shots in games, it’ll make us that much better.”

Over the weekend, Northwest (4-2) beat Central Missouri (7-1)7258 to get its second MIAA conference win of the season. Coach McCollum said the win over Central Missouri gave his team a lot of confidence going forward.

“It kind of gets the monkey off the kids’ back,” McCollum said “I think they get to where they are concerned about ‘Maybe we can’t win there.’ We did (win and we) competed and we obviously got over that hump. There is no place now where we haven’t won, and I think that’s big deal for conference (as we) go into places.”

This weekend, the Bearcats will host their first MIAA game of the year when they host defending MIAA tournament champion Pittsburg State (7-1). The two teams met twice last year, one of those times in the MIAA tournament. Pittsburg State won both of those games by a combined nine points.

of being the loudest stadium in the world. All four of these teams are losing teams. The Chiefs have already beat San Diego and Oakland once.

Unless there is a dramatic event such as an injury to one of the top athletes on the team, the Chiefs offense and defense should continue to stay dominant making it deep into the playoffs. Notice that I said “should”. Just two short years ago, the Chiefs played in the playoffs

against the Colts in the AFC wildcard game.

The Chiefs led the Colts 35-10 at halftime, but lost the game 44-45.

On top of that, the Chiefs have not won a playoff game since 1993. Yes, the team is in the best form Chiefs fans have seen in years, but this is the team that went 1-5 before turning the season around. The Chiefs will make the playoffs, just don’t be surprised if they lose early on in the playoff action.

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Junior guard Jasmin Howe fulfills her dreams as a college basketball player after traveling more than 9,000 miles from Australia to play the sport she loves.

the states unless you make it to the WNBA. Compared to back home, I feel like there might be a little more opportunity for me.”

The last Australian student athlete for the Northwest women’s bas-

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Wrestling junior trains to continue success TREY RANDLE Missourian Reporter | @TheMissourian

Bright lights and grand stages tend to have a peculiar effect on athletes at any level. Some crumble under the pressure and some rise to the occasion to become something special. Some get a taste and become addicted to success.

When Matthew Twaddle concluded his sophomore year for the Maryville Spoofhounds, he emerged as one of the leaders on a wrestling team that boasted six qualifiers for the state tournament, its most since 2008. Now, in his third year, he looks to take the next step in reaching his final goal: bringing home hardware from Columbia, Mo. Twaddle is the first to admit, he could have done better during his sophomore campaign, but with two years of experience, particularly experience competing at a high level, the stars appear to be aligned for a memorable return to the mat.

A 22-12 record was enough to allow Twaddle to qualify for the state wrestling championships, but merely tasting success was not enough.

After all, when you expect to perform well, it should come as no surprise when exactly that happens.

“The last two seasons, especially with making it to the state tournament, I definitely expect to make it down there. Right now, I’m just trying to take it one match at a time,” Twaddle said. “I know if I do that and just keep working, I know I can go down there (Columbia) and bring home the hardware.”

Confidence, bravado, and a hunger that is only matched by his work ethic are the key defining traits that stick out when talking to Twaddle and his coaches. Maryville wrestling head coach Connor Kellerstrass raves about Twaddle on and off the mat.

“He’s one of the hardest workers we have in the room,” Kellerstrass said. “It’s nice to see that not only is he wrestling with the best guys in here, but he is always the one asking for a coach to come wrestle. More times than not, coaches are his wrestling partners because he likes to be pushed.”

It is that very same work ethic that has fueled Twaddle during his

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Juniors Matt Twaddle (left) and Cayden Dunbar (right) prepare for the upcoming season. past two years in high school. It is not very common that one sees an athlete or a person push themselves the way Twaddle does day in and day out. This mindset is what separates him from his competition and he knows that.

“To make sure I can go for a long duration of time, I go on a lot of road runs in my neighborhood. My parents also have a gym in their office, so I get in there as much as I can to do extra stuff just to make myself better,” Twaddle said.

Most athletes note that they are

their toughest critics. No matter how successful they are, a large portion of their time is spent criticizing their last performance and trying to discover ways to become better. Twaddle is no different.

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Bright lights and grand stages tend to have a peculiar effect on athletes at any level. Some crumble under the pressure and some rise to become something special. Some, well some get a taste and become addicted to success.

In Matthew Twaddle’s case, not only did he get a taste, but it has now become the norm. Any less and the season is considered a failure. Call it unreasonable or call it harsh. Whatever you call it, one thing is certain: this is only the beginning.

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It is not Twaddle’s aggression or ravenous hunger to capture what has eluded him for two years that makes him special. It is his quiet nature coupled with his unquestionable leadership that makes him stand out.

On any given day after school and in the thick humidity of the Spoofhounds’ wrestling room, one can find Twaddle moving about the room in a confident fashion. Leading by example, Twaddle attacks every drill as if it were his last and serves as the prototype of what a leader

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LEFT: Junior Bethel Orshiso works on her jump shot during practice Monday evening. RIGHT: The Lady Spoofhounds gather in the middle for team pep talk at the end of practice Monday evening.

Girls basketball hopes to rebound from early struggles ISAIAH SWANN Missourian Reporter | @NWMSports

The Spoofhounds girls basketball team has not had a memorable start to the season. Maryville has lost its first three games by a combined 48 points, including its two point loss to Savannah last Saturday night.

“I thought the girls responded very well. We put some pressure defense on and forced a couple of turnovers near the end of that game. We just need to spend some time in prac-

tice working on those late game situations, and then hopefully when the time comes, they will be prepared for those situations,” Albrecht said.

“I really think we need to focus on the things that we can control. Hopefully, along the way, we can pick up some wins.”

This week is about pushing forward for Coach Quentin Albrecht and his team. Along with Albrecht, assistant coach Jennifer Stock agrees that this is a new week and the players can not dwell on the past.

“We will not talk about this last week. It is important to move for-

ward. Tomorrow is our first home game and it’s a big game for these girls. It’s their chance to go out in front of their school and show them what they have got,” Stock said.

When a program such as Maryville’s girls basketball is in the form it has been in the last three years, one would think that there would be a lot of negativity from parents, administrators and players after a 0-3 start. The feelings for Albrecht are just the opposite.

“The administrators, the players and everyone has been really, really, really positive so far,” Albrecht said.

“I feel like they appreciate the work we are putting in and the positive environment we are putting in for the student athletes.”

This Maryville girls basketball team may be undersized and outmanned, but the style of play Coach Albrecht has instilled in this team already has shown on the court. The desire to win and the will to play until the final buzzer goes off is a mutual feeling here for him and his players. Multiple times, players have said they enjoy Coach Albrecht not only as a coach, but also as a teacher.

“It’s not about winning,” Al-

brecht said. “It’s about learning how to win.”

Junior Abbie Greely has started all of the first three games of the season. Win or lose, there is always going to be a need for improvement, and it starts in practice.

“We can work on our weaknesses we’ve had in the last three games.

These are really tough teams and they really show us what we need to work on,” Greeley said. “I think we all work really hard and soon it will show and, in the end, it will pay off.”

Indoor track and field preps for first meet of season JOSEPH ANDREWS Chief Sports Reporter | @Joe_andrews15

The Northwest Missouri State Indoor Track and Field team is looking to establish its identity in its first meet of the season.

The Bearcats have been hard at work preparing for the season since July. The level of training evolved as the season approached.

“We have had a lot of different training,” junior Kelsey Lacey said. “Towards later in the fall, we tapered off to allow our intensity to build up.”

The level of training has not been seen in competitive action.

Even if the team opens up its season strong, its next meet will not occur for another month.

“It is really an evaluation to see where we are and kind of have a rehearsal before we get into more of our serious stuff after winter break,” head coach Scott Lorek said.

The men’s team placed seventh in the MIAA last season, while the women’s team placed ninth. Northwest graduate Alexis Boyd finished 12th in the NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field National Championships. Lorek hopes last season’s performance will influence a more competitive level.

“The potential is very good,”

Lorek said. “We have to have a number of people step up. Freshmen are always the surprise kind of group, so hopefully we will see some good things out of them.“ A total of 25 freshmen are on the active indoor track and field roster.

Lorek expects each of them to establish themselves as a competitor for the team in the meet.

“We are going to see our freshmen compete for the first time,” Lorek said. “That is always big, to see how they handle their first college meet and where they are. I think we have some expectations of what they should be at. We have minimal expectations, but more than usual, it

is going to be important to see how they compete mentally and how they handle meet.”

For the majority of the freshmen, this will be the first time competing in an indoor atmosphere. Despite this factor, they are still expected to remain focused.

“It’s definitely different competing indoors,” Lacey said. “I think most of them will be perfectly fine handling it. They all had a really good fall and I think a lot of them are going to compete at a really high level.”

Lorek says the first few meets will show an evolved change in the attitude of the freshmen.

“Everything is new for them,” Lorek said. “It is a different track and field world for them. Right now, their frame of reference is high school so we really want to change their frame of reference from the highschool perspective to what college is. Some of them are going to go through quite a bit of shell shock.

Some of them will handle it pretty well.”

The Bearcats will travel to Kearney, Nebraska to compete in the Charlie Foster Pre-Holiday Classic Dec. 11-12. Following the meet, the team will have a month off prior to the Holiday Inn Invitational Jan. 1516 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

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The senior quarterback for the Bearcat football team completed 26 of his 43 passes for 329 yards and three touchdowns in the Bearcat’s 38-17 victory over Emporia State in the quarterfinals.

The senior guard for the women’s basketball team scored nine points while recording a block and two steals in the Bearcats’ 85-39 loss to Central Missouri Dec. 5.

The junior for the boys basketball team scored 16 points while making all 12 of his free throws in the Spoofhounds’ 57-43 victory over Platte County at the Savannah Invite.

The junior guard for the girls basketball team scored 10 points in the Spoofhounds’ 4634 victory over Clarinda.

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Junior guard Jasmin Howe shoots for a two pointer against Graceland Nov. 4. The Bearcats will return home to take on Pittsburg State Sunday, Dec. 13 at 1:30 p.m.

Transfer athlete fulfilling collegiate basketball dream KEVIN HOUCK Chief Sports Reporter | @k_houck14

Life is full of many journeys. Those journeys can be short and sweet or far and wide. For one Bearcat athlete, her journey took her more than 9,500 miles away from home.

Bearcat women’s basketball junior guard Jasmin Howe traveled from Australia to the United States to fulfill her dream of playing college basketball.

Howe is from Millicent, Australia which has a population of more than 5,000 people,half of the population of

Maryville.

Howe’s path to college basketball did not start in Maryville.

After her senior year in high school, Howe sent out emails to coaches across the United States about her intentions to come play college basketball.

How found college interest through an Australian connection in Iowa.

Then Marshalltown Community College women’s head coach Alison Lacey came into contact with Howe.

Lacey moved from Australia to Iowa in 2005 for her senior year of high school as a foreign exchange student to play basketball.

She received a scholarship to play at Iowa State University, where she later was the 10th pick in the WNBA draft by the Seattle Storm.

Through their connection, Lacey recruited Howe to play basketball at Marshalltown and she accepted with only doing her research online.

“I looked them up on the internet,” Howe said. “They have a campus virtual tour and Marshalltown is kind of small. I was really only going there because of coach Lacey.”

Before Howe could step on the court for Marshalltown, Lacey’s husband accepted a men’s basketball as-

sistant coaching job at the University of Washington. Lacey then put in her resignation to step down as Marshalltown’s head coach.

“I was really excited to go play for her, but then, unfortunately, something happened and she moved,” Howe said.

“So I had a different coach for my two years but I don’t regret it at all. I had a great experience at Marshalltown. It gave me a stepping stone into the way America is compared to back home.

Junior college worked out really well for me.”

SEE HOWE | A9

Chiefs’ winning streak at 6 after poor start to season Joseph Andrewss Sports Reporterr

The Chiefs were practically on life support following a 1-5 start to the season. Somehow, the team has managed to turn its season around, winning six straight games with the chance to have the biggest season turnaround since the 1994 New York Giants.

The Chiefs are something special. The offense has developed into one of the best seen since Andy Reid arrived to Kansas City in 2013. The current defense also rivals the one that led the team to a wild card appearance during that same season. To add on, the remaining games left in the season are some of the easiest in the NFL. With that in mind, there is no doubt the Chiefs are contenders for a spot in the postseason.

It has not been easy for the Chiefs to arrive at this point.

Throughout the season, the team has constantly dealt with injuries, some more severe than others. The one that stands out the most is the loss of running back Jamaal Charles against Chicago, where the Chiefs lost their fourth game in a row.

The loss of Charles was huge. Since Charles arrived to Kansas City in 2008, he has been the core of the Chiefs’ rushing attack with more than 1,000 yards in five of his seasons. When Charles went down, Charcandrick West filled in until he went down to an injury against Buffalo on Nov. 29. That’s when Spencer Ware stepped in for his first NFL start against Buffalo. Since then, he has rushed for 260 yards and five touchdowns through seven games.

The team’s ability to rush

without its starter is not the only adjustment the team has had to make throughout the season. Over the past few weeks, the offensive line has also dealt with injury. While each injury has been minor, this has led to shifting offensive line athletes around to other positions on the line.

While this seems to be a disadvantage, each member of the line has made proper adjustments to ensure protection which allows Alex Smith to throw accurately. Smith has not thrown an interception since week three against Green Bay. Smith has also thrown for 2,843 yards this season. Jeremy Maclin leads the Chiefs in receiving with 867 yards and five touchdowns. This has certainly proven that signing Jeremy Maclin in the offseason was the right choice to help the Chiefs regain a passing game centered around a wide receiver after last season’s absence of a touchdown by a wide receiver. Travis Kelce has also stepped up, receiving 731 yards and four touchdowns.

The main credit for the Chiefs’ scoring chances goes to the defense. This season alone, the Chiefs have forced 17 interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Cornerback Marcus Peters leads the team in interceptions this season, returning five for a total of 141 yards and one touchdown. Peters also has one fumble recovery this season.

The defense has also sacked the opposing quarterback a total of 34 times this season. Linebacker Derrick Johnson leads the Chiefs with four sacks. The defensive actions have given the offense field advantage, which gives them the best chance of scoring.

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Since coming to Northwest, Chris-Ebou Ndow has adjusted to playing basketball in the United States. The Bearcats play Pittsburg State Sunday, Dec. 13 at 3:30 p.m.

International guard adds new dimension to basketball JACOB BLAND Chief Sports Reporter | @J_Bland93

Over the years, international student athletes have had a profound impact on Northwest athletics. That type of impact has been made possible because Northwest has proven to be an attractive landing pad for students looking for a second home in the United States.

Sophomore swingman ChrisEbou Ndow is one of the many international athletes that has found success at Northwest.

“He’s a hard worker, he’s in the gym just as much as anybody, if not more,” head coach Ben McCollum said. “He’s a 6-6 guard, that’s a difference maker in our league. He can guard multiple positions. His length really helps our defense. He takes away passing lanes, takes away vision. His

ability to rebound defensively is twice as good as both (Matt Wallace and Grant Cozad) last year. ” Ndow first started to play basketball in his home country Norway at a young age. As he progressed through high school, Ndow dreamed of playing college basketball in the United States.

SEE NDOW | A9