The Northwest Missourian- August 28, 2014

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Fourth Street renovations expected for spring City delays fourth street makeover, causing delays, problems for students, community RYAN EDWARDS Chief Reporter | @RyanaldoEdwards

The Fourth Street project that was scheduled to begin in May hit a roadblock this summer that will cause an inconvenience to students for months to come.

The lack of funding, the inability to acquire easements, or temporary construction contracts, and disagreements between the contractors and city pushed the reconfiguration plans that the city approved last year back, Maryville City Manager Greg McDanel said.

“In any project with some of these funding sources, we had to acquire easements,” McDanel said. “We had to go to each property owner and get temporary easements in order to build on private property.”

By the time project was bid out, the city had to get approval to proceed from the Missouri Department of Transportation, on July 2.

“We also ran into some contract delays, with getting contracts approved by the Department of Transportation. Once those were approved we were able to proceed.” McDanel said.

The $1.8 million project, which began on Aug. 1, is supposed to be completed by next spring, which will keep Fourth Street inaccessible to through traffic most of the school year, McDanel said.

“We started significant construction on the project that began at the first of August,” McDanel said. So we have been working hard on getting things done.”

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Maryville City government said the $1.8 million Fourth Street renovations are expected to be complete next spring.

UPD, purchasing enjoy new location

First off, I thank you for your continued support of the Northwest Missourian and Northwest Student Media. You may have noticed, but we at the Northwest Missourian will be celebrating 100 years as the student publication of Northwest Missouri State. Since 1914, we have evolved from “The Green & White Courier” into the publication you read today.

Throughout this year, you will see many different things to celebrate 100 years of the Northwest Missourian, from Throwback issues to a celebratory birthday party later this semester. We are excited to share our past with you during our centennial celebration, and look forward to continuing to provide you with quality news coverage.

Sincerely, Brandon Zenner, Editor-in-Chief

Freshmen question validity in alcohol program DARCIE BRADFORD Chief Reporter | @Darcie_Jeanne_7

SHANE STEELEY Chief Reporter | @TheMissourian

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Dear Readers,

Northwest stresses alcohol safety to freshmen

New campus location provides UPD with more professional atmosphere Campus police has a new place to call home. After moving out of an aging building over the summer, officers now have a more modern working environment.

The university police department got a much needed facelift this summer, moving from a building built in the eighties to a building that has been outfitted with new rooms and equipment.

The 7,300 square foot building now houses both the University Police Department and the office of purchasing, which are both open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The new UPD has been outfitted with new interview rooms, an area for the intake of suspects and an overall look that gives it a professional and safe environment.

According to Chief Clarence Green, this new building will not just benefit himself and his fellow officers, but the students as well.

“It (the change) is incredible. We are able to do so many more things.

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Pat Gliesken, University Police Department dispatcher, enjoys her new office in the newly outfitted building.

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For incoming freshmen, college is a whole new world. Taking the proper steps to educate first time freshman about drug and alcohol safety is a top priority of Northwest.

This fall, Northwest is testing a new method of educating incoming students about alcohol safety.

All freshmen are required to take the “Alcohol-Wise” program from Third Millennium Classrooms by Sept. 1 and must receive a score of 70 percent or higher on a test to complete the program.

Student Conduct and Development Coordinator Kori Hofmann was a part of making this program come to Northwest.

“We are wanting to take all of the steps necessary to educate a majority of the student body on alcohol safety,” Hofmann said.

Northwest has offered programs and information to students in previous years involving drug and alcohol safety, but Alcohol-Wise is the

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first mandatory program to reach all incoming students as opposed to a select few who choose to participate.

No consequence will be enforced if a student does not take or pass the Alcohol-Wise program, but that could change for next year’s incoming freshmen.

The response of the student body will determine if there will be a consequence for not taking or passing the program next year. For example, Hofmann said, “if only 10 percent of the student body takes and passes the program, the University will have concerns and make the program mandatory with consequences the next year.”

Hofmann also said that if more than 50 percent take and pass the program, then the University will not be too concerned and not enforce consequences next year.

Despite Northwest’s attempt, many freshmen share the opinion that the program will not be effective.

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Cameras to help campus police UPD will wear cameras in hopes to better policing strategies SHANE STEELEY Chief Reporter | @Shane_Steeley

After a recent influx of police brutality allegations and what some argue as a lack of transparency, the demand for police officers across the nation to wear cameras on their uniforms has become more pronounced.

This year University Police listened to that demand.

The campus police force will take the same step as Maryville Public Safety and the Nodaway County Sheriff’s department did a few years ago by wearing body cameras on their uniforms.

The decision has been met with positive reviews from officers. Officer Kevin Hawkins thinks it is another great tool to perform police work.

“It’s a great idea. There’s always two sides to a story,” Hawkins said.

“The body camera will be an eye witness... It will be play-by-play.”

The cameras can also be used as evidence for criminal trials, according to Hawkins.

Chief Clarence Green, who personally does not wear the cameras in his day-to-day work, believes they can be a fantastic asset for his colleagues and that they can now have different vantage points when collecting evidence along with giving more transparency to civilians.

“People are going to feel more confident, more trusting in the officers that serve them,” Green said. “We will be able to delve in and dig a little deeper.”

Green’s belief is backed up by information from a survey conducted earlier this month by the market research team uSamp. According to the 1,300 people surveyed, 74 percent

were in favor of police worn cameras and only six percent believed they would negatively impact interactions with the public.

The cameras were pushed by lower ranking officers during a police retreat earlier this year.

“It’s a neat perspective that it was the people on the ground every day who wanted this,” Green said. “From what we learned, when body cams are deployed and there is a good procedure, claims of force go down by 78 percent.”

Hawkins also raised the point that it will help change the form of policing.

“It will help us be more proactive rather than reactive,” Hawkins said.

“It’s going to help us tremendously, help us better ourselves with our actions. As an officer, you will see and hear everything that you do.”

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SAC presents fall lineup Gliding, gags and glowing activies to come DARCIE BRADFORD Reporter| @darcie_jeanne_7

At Northwest, the tuition bill covers more than just an education.

SAC Graduate Assistant Annie Owens explained that Student Activities Council “is an organization on campus that provides entertainment for the students by the students.”

This fall, SAC will bring several events to campus to challenge and entertain Bearcats.

A zipline will be brought to the grassy area beside Colden Pond and will be accessible by a thirty inch wide stair case. The 120 feet long zipline provides a great opportunity to fly across campus and possibly even conquer a fear of heights.

On a more amusing note, Bo Burnham will come to campus October 16th at the Performing Arts Center. According to the SAC events calendar, Bo Burnham is an American comedian, singer-song writer, musician, and actor; writing comedy and satirical songs with a politically incorrect slant, he achieved his fame after his YouTube videos took off and

received more than 124 million views.

Another event taking place in October is Paint-U. Paint-U will be held in the Tower View room and will be a time of music, dancing and painting.

However, this may not be what you think.

The paint will be glow-in-thedark, there will be a DJ and you will be painting on anything you feel necessary. The wall, the floor, your clothes, your friend anything you have the urge to unleash your artistic abilities on. A full-on paint war could even occur.

Students are excited about the upcoming events. Freshman Jordan Reece shared her excitement about the Paint-U event.

“It sounds really fun and unique, because how many chances do you have to paint walls and people without getting in trouble?” Reece said.

Other events will be held throughout the year and can be found on the SAC event calendar on the Northwest website.

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This summer Maryville’s famous “Fourth Street Library,” also known as The Palm’s Bar and Grill, was taken over by a Northwest alum and he is making strides to make the business a success once again.

The Palm’s was officially sold July 1 to Erik Schreiber who is changing just about everything. From the logo, to the bar and to the outside area of the business, Schreiber and his business is ready for the upcoming year with the return of students.

“Here’s the thing: I want to make it fun. I want to make it safe because I know there were some issues, like some creepiness issues in here-ask around everyone knows it-it drove a lot of the girls out,” Schreiber said.

On the inside, Schreiber replaced the ceiling, brought in a “Vegas-like” sign that lights up and, most importantly, he updated the drinks. The schooner cups are gone; however, drinks will now be served in 20-ounce cups, giving customers “a beer-anda-half more for the same price as before and it will be cold and it will be fresh,” according to Schreiber.

Besides nixing schooners, The Palm’sis will now serve mixed drinks in 14-ounce cups and have “doubles” in 20-ounce cups.

Schreiber is not only changing The Palm’s aesthetics, but is looking to make it an entertainment mecca of the region by bringing in bands from

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Maryville City Council member Jerry Riggs sits in during the first council meeting of the new school year August 25. Riggs was appointed this summer.

Riggs appointed back on Council SHANE STEELEY

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After a long list of candidates entered their names for the appointment to the Maryville City Council, the decision is official.

The council decided to appoint former councilmember and Certified Public Accountant Jerry Riggs as the new Councilmember. Since former Councilmember Glen Jonagan resigned on June 23, there has been an opening for the position.

This allowed for nine different people to send a letter. All the members were very qualified but in the views of the council they felt Riggs was the most qualified to hold the position, according to Mayor Pro-Tem Tim Shipley.

“His experience with the budget and progress with Mozingo is great,” Shipley said. “I think he has a good vision for Mozingo and he is experienced with infrastructure projects.”

While Riggs was chosen for the position, Shipley feels this should not discourage any of the applicants who were not chosen from taking an active role in local government.

“We had a lot of good people in-

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terested,” Shipley said. “I hope they go on to other committees and boards.”

Riggs is elated to serve and honored to be selected to finish Jonagan’s term. While the term is short, he believes there is a lot of good that both he and the council can do in the next year.

“I’m excited to do it,” Riggs said.

“I would like to see a significant line item for street overlays in the upcoming year…Its great to see younger people on the council as well who are just starting their lives.”

It is not abnormal for a city of Maryville’s size to appoint someone to finish out another councilmembers term. City Clerk Sheila Smail said certain bylaws allow for this.

“Maryville is a class three city which means when there is an opening, the council is allowed to appoint someone they see fit,” Smail said. “Individuals who were interested submit a letter of interest..”

As the process of selecting a new councilman comes to a close the city council still has new issues to tackle and deal with for the city of Maryville, but the council will have a full council to deal with these issues.

all over for students and the community to enjoy. On August 22, Schreiber brought in life-long friend and folk rocker Dan Tedesco who is about to travel across the nation playing at different venues.

“This is my first time here and I think Erik has done a great job with the place,” Tedesco said. “I think he has a great thing going… I am really excited to play on that stage (outside).”

As part of his business model, Schreiber’s mantra for The Palms is “keeping it fun, safe and not creepy.”

Some things have certainly changed under the new management, but one tradition that will remain is the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Though he is wanting to create new traditions to make The Palm’s a success, Schreiber is also doing a “bar rescue-like” update to the bar and grill establishment. By simply changing the sizes of the cups for beer and alcohol, he finds that people enjoy the change.

“It’s a neat place like it’s been here a long time,” Schreiber said. “Generations have hung out here. It’s crazy how many people have been here, like their parents and their parents’ parents came here and it’s a great place to come to.”

The Palm’s isn’t the first time the new owner has renovated a defeated bar. When Schreiber lived in Chicago and worked as a police officer for nine years, he talked with other employees about opening up a bar, but unlike the

others, he wasn’t all talk about it.

Back in Chicago, Schreiber took a ran-down and defeated bar called Harrigan’s and turned it around to make a profit. The reason why Schreiber left the criminal justice field is because “it’s a rough lifestyle, man, it eats you up, it turns you into a different person and it really does consume you.”

What Schreiber believes will help keep The Palm’s a fun place to be is having different musicians and events. One of these events will be the first annual Flip Cup tournament on September 13 which will consists of four-person teams and entry fee per team is $30. The team with the best costumes wins a $100 bar tab and the tournament winners win a $200 bar tab.

Other new changes coming to The Palm’s includes ticket giveaways, a student-made mural on the outside wall of the building and having 106.7 KZLX radio station host live events at The Palm’s during the week. This fall semester’s first ticket giveaway will be a Zac Brown Band concert at Sporting Kansas City Park on September 11 and will be announced on September 6.

“We’re not settling for the ‘status quo,’ we’re doing something different… (and) not doing the same old stuff,” Schreiber said.

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Bubba’s BBQ bought out by local car dealership RYAN EDWARDS Chief Reporter | @RyanaldoEdwards

One of Maryville’s iconic food spots will soon be trading its signature sauces for cars.

Bubba’s BBQ & Fix’ns, which closed in July, was known for its signature barbeque ribs, sauces and all around family atmosphere. Former employee Hillary Brinker said the former owner Bret Ware saw this as a better opportunity for the company.

“The owners have been wanting a change anyway,” Brinker said. “They saw it as an opportunity to move to a better location.”

The now-vacant land poses an

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Though Bubba’s BBQ & Fix’ns is demolished and Maryville no longer has an official barbeque joint, Tri-State Ford is looking to expand their business on the site.

opportunity for economic growth and was purchased by Tri-State Ford this summer.

“We are going to build a new Ford-Lincoln dealership behind it,” Todd Hill, president of Tri-State Ford, said. “We wanted it for the visibility.

It is going to be state-of-the-art, and it will help our customers.”

The original Tri-State building will be renovated and used as a dealership. Hill plans to bring Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep to Maryville.

Besides bringing variety, TriState hired a digital marketing team.

The three interns have looked at current trends and believe that digital

marketing will help Tri-State in the future.

“We have been doing some training and research and development of doing more internet marketing, in hopes of showing us the direction we should be going,” Hill said.

Nodaway County Economic Development Director Josh McKim hoped the change will keep car business local.

“Our car dealerships across the board are doing better than they were, even a few years ago,” McKim said.

“But, we’re still losing dollars that could be spent here. And, that’s not necessarily their fault either.”

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Sweat is pouring down your glistening forehead, drenching you from head to Nike’s, as you whisper to yourself, “50, 51, 52...It’s a new chapter, a new school year, another crazy college adventure...53, 54, 55. You’ve got to look good, feel good, be independent. Everyone jokes, ‘Freshmen 15’ and ‘You’ll live off pizza.’ 56, 57, 58...There’s no quitting, there is no excuse. You have to get up, to move, to be the person you’ve always wanted to be.”

“59, 60.”...You pause.

Take a sip of water and return to the crunches you’ve been persistently pumping out for the last 20 minutes.

“That pudge over the fold of your jeans isn’t going anywhere, and the constant out-of-breath-goingto-pass-out feeling every time you walk up the stairs is a quiet little reminder…”

Forming a stellar work-out routine and healthy eating habits are not the easiest thing to master for anyone, especially while taking 16 credit hours, being involved in campus organizations, adjusting to your new home and finding some time for a social life. This is college. We are all busy.

However, the excuse “ain’t nobody got time for that,” does not apply to this crucial part of what should be everyday life.

Searching Maryville, there is fast food on almost every corner, Papa John’s pizza on campus, and little, delicious Mexican joints here and there. And, the burgers...let’s not even talk about the burgers.

Campus dining can even be challenging. Yes, there are healthy salad and sandwich options, once you get past the pizza and dessert stations. “Get past ” being the key phrase.

So, let’s be real, Bearcats. What are our options for fancy fitness and healthy, tasty cuisines in this small town? The options may seem limited.

Especially, for vegetarians or vegan students, the task of eating may seem impossible.

A little, local joint called “Herbs ‘N Whey” has stepped up to the plate, literally, when it comes to overall health and nutrition. The cozy shop has a combination of products to help you improve your everyday health and sells healthy snacks for vegan and vegetarians. From nuts and seeds, healthy chips and various snack foods, to cleanses, food enzymes, and sweeteners this place is all natural and organic.

“I’m not allowed to prescribe or diagnose or anything. We aren’t licensed in Missouri, but I can teach people things that would probably help them make better choices for themselves…” Herb N’ Whey co-owner Dave Barcus said. “We have dedicated the store to encapsulated herbs and tablets and vitamins and minerals and stuff like that. And then we had a lot of people that wanted to eat better and said ‘you teach us to eat better but you don’t sell healthy food.’ And so we started carrying some popular demand products.”

The tiny little place is lined wall to wall, shelves filled with all organic everything. Packages of tea are stacked from the ceiling to the floor, all decorated and precisely placed. Bags on bags of snacks and seeds fill the tables as you walk in the front door.

However, they aren’t the only place in town for students to get some healthy grub. Campus dining has some natural options, students just need to know what to look for.

An easy way to pick out a healthy meal on campus is at Zen, located on the second floor of the J.W. Jones Student Union. If you look for certain meals on the menu, there is a picture of Bobby Bearcat with a Northwest banner.

These meals have been deemed as healthy choices by the Maryville Fitness Center. They also have all high carb foods labels for a pre-workout feast.

“The most important things at any meal is to just make sure that you are getting more than one food group,” Aramark Dietician Katrina Even said. “So, any time you can combine a couple food groups you’re really going to get a healthy meal.

“At breakfast we say two or three of the food

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groups. I would recommend a whole grain and fruit, and a low fat dairy.

A bowl of cereal with some dry or fresh fruit, like raisins or strawberries.

And milk on top of that...I also really like to promote peanut butter on whole grain bread with a whole fruit, like a banana and a glass of milk…”

Now downstairs, in campus dining, there are some rules to follow to ensure you have a balanced plate with multiple food groups. The “half plate concept” is an easy way to make sure students get all their fruits and vegetable for the day. “...the half plate concept, that talks about filling up half your plate with fruits and vegetables at every meal,” Even said. “Our focus is also on lean proteins and whole grains and low fat dairy.”

Even though Aramark does it’s best to provide food for everyone on campus, some aren’t sure if the partnership is promoting whole, healthy, natural foods.

“I’m sure they probably do (promote healthy habits) on the fitness side…” Barcus said. “But on the nutrition side, I’m not sure...I’m no authority on it at all, but I think they are not as good as they could be, probably. But you know, they’re young people.

They still want to eat junk food.”

Most students just need a quick, late night munchie fix. According to senior Desmond Williams, who has worked at the Student Rec Center for four years, eating habits aren’t so much affected by acutal food options, but the convenience for the average student.

“I wouldn’t say bad food, as much as I would say quick food. I think that if healthier food was a quicker option then there would be more of that,” Williams said. “So, I think it’s like the time factor. Because I mean we only have 10 minutes in between each class so there is not a lot of time to get something. You can’t make a turkey sandwich, but you can go buy a bag of chips out of the vending machine.”

Junk food is all over campus both in the J.W. Jones Student Union and all over in the vending machines on campus. Everyone knows it, and eats it. Incoming freshmen are going through a lot of adjustments... and their weight could be one of them.

“I think that (the freshmen 15) is a myth,” Even said. “I think that some students definitely have a change in lifestyle when they come to college. They are used to, you know, maybe going to practice everyday after school and then all of a sudden they aren’t involved in sports on campus.

“Or they are used to eating at certain times during the day or only certain things that their parents prepare for them. So a few students may see some weight gain, but very rarely I think that a student would gain 15 pounds in the first year.”

But, it’s not all about the meat and potatoes. Fitness and being active is a huge part of looking and feeling your best, especially in college. However, some feel as if Northwest is doing OK on the active side of the spectrum.

“Overall (fitness) it’s pretty good. I mean, it could be a lot worse,” Williams said. “It’s just habits that people have already formed, they are just catching up with them.”

A convenient and enjoyable way to stay active throughout the school year is being a part of intramurals, even though in the past, some specific sports haven’t had a lot of teams.

“We do have a lot of students that take part in the intramurals…” Williams said. “This past spring we had four on four nerf football, and there were only like four teams that showed up. I think if students partake in it, it will help (with fitness) because not only are they being active but they are meeting new people.”

Whether Bearcats are kicking at the Student Rec Center, pigging out at the J.W. Jones Student Union or going all natural at Herb N’ Whey, college is about adjustment and finding a healthy lifestyle that works. New school year, new friends, new gym, delicious food.

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CONTINUED FROM A1 The project will feature: a new intersection at Fourth and Dunn, extensive landscaping, resurfacing of Fourth Street, trails on the North side of the road, a Northwest Missouri State gateway at Fourth and Buchanan, and Bearcat paw prints paved in the street.

However, Fourth Street isn’t the only street getting a makeover this fall. Walnut Street will

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CONTINUED FROM A1 What we had was insufficient,” Green said. “It (the old building) made things very difficult to do our job.”

While officers are loving the new palace-like University Police building, some say they would be lying if they did not miss a couple things about the old building. After working

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CONTINUED FROM A1 Several freshmen have already either forgotten about the program or did not even know they received a notification about it.

Many freshmen have not and do not plan to take the program. Some, like Freshman Mike Morgan, felt the program was too time consuming.

However, some who did participate in the program did not feel confident it would impact student behavior.

Many other schools such as Washington University of St. Louis,

be getting repaved the week after Labor Day, Maryville Public Works Director C.E. Goodall said.

“We have Keller Construction doing the overlay for us,” Goodall said. “They’ll complete the overlay from Fourth to Prather, as well as other streets around the city.”

Other streets included are parts of Sunset Drive, parts of Faustina Drive and Cemetery Road.

The project has also created problems for the city, and University. Students who live around the

Fourth Street area have voiced complaints that the project is causing a ton of inconvenience, Goodall said.

“We’ve had a few. It’s mostly been from the students that are coming back,” Goodall said. “We contacted the contractor last week to make sure it was cleaned up a little bit, so that residents could get through easier.”

Although the project is expected to be shut down during the winter months McDanel believes that it will be finished during spring months.

there for ten years, Hawkins felt like it was a second home. ”It was home. We are starting to get that same feeling here, but that building was near and dear to the university police department for a long time.” Hawkins said. “We may not have had the best things, but we made due with what we had.”

While there has been some speculation about what will happen to the old U.P. building nothing has been etched in stone, according to univer-

sity relations representative Mark Hornickel.

Overall, the new changes, specifically new processing procedures and interview rooms will help give more rights to both suspects and victims, according to Officer Kevin Hawkins.

“If we arrest someone, they have rights to privacy and get processed in a secure spot in the back,” Hawkins said. “You have to treat everyone with respect. We want us to listen to you and focus on only you.”

Western Illinois University,Texas A&M University and Rowan University enforce consequences for not taking or passing the Alcohol-Wise program. These consequences include placing a hold on a student’s registration and not allowing a student to enroll the following semester until the course in completed.

Under the Drug Free and Safe Schools Act, all high schools and universities must provide some kind of training for their students about drug and alcohol safety and set aside funding in the budget to provide such programs.

As it stands, Northwest and stu-

dents appear to have differing opinions about the program.

“If you reach students and have them complete some type of alcohol training, it has a substantial impact on them as opposed to after they get here,” Hofmann said.

Freshman Logan Kavanaugh completed the program and did not believe it would affect opinions about alcohol.

“I dont think its going to prevent anyone from drinking,” he said. “A lot of the things I have heard before and I don’t think it will influence my decision.”

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Blotter from the University Police Department

June 29 A summons was issued for property damage at Lamkin Gym.

July 11 A summons was issued for possession of marijuana at the Rode Arena.

July 26 A summons was issued for driving while intoxicated on Ninth

Street.

July 30 A summons was issued for stealing at B.D. Owens Library.

ual assault in Marshall, Missouri outside of the Northwest campus. The date reported for the sexual assault was August 18.

August 11 A summons was issued for possession of marijuana at Millikan Hall.

orderly conduct at Bearcat Stadium.

August 15 A summons was issued for sexual assault at an unknown location outside of the Northwest campus. The date reported for the sexual assault was August 17.

August 16 A summons was issued for dis-

August 16 A summons was issued for sex-

August 24 A summons was issued for driv-

August 22 Two summonses were issued for minor in consumption at Hudson Hall.

ing while intoxicated on College Park drive.

Two summonses were issued for minor in possession at Millikan Hall.

A summons was issued for minor in possession at Franken Hall.

Blotter from the Maryville Department of Public Safety July 23 An accident occurred at the 1100 block of South Main Street between Ronnie E. Hagey, 55, Burlington Junction, Missouri and Christine L. Pearce, 38. A citation was issued to Hagey for careless and imprudent driving.

July 25 A summons was issued to Paul A. Maniscalco, 25, for driving while intoxicated and an illegal u-turn at the 100 block of West Third Street.

An accident occurred at the intersection of US highway 71 and East South Avenue between Janice K. Strebe, 64, Gatesville, Texas and Tyler J. Merrigan, 18, Conception Junction, Missouri.

A citation was issued to Strebe for improper passing.

There is an ongoing investigation at the 200 block of South Walnut for an animal complaint.

An accident occurred at the 1100 block of South Main Street between an unknown driver and Anne J. Gross, O’Fallon, Missouri.

July 27 An accident occurred at the intersection of Park Avenue and North Main Street between Thomas J. Howard, 19, and Gowtham Sureddi, 25. A citation was issued to Howard for careless and imprudent driving.

July 28 There is an ongoing investigation for lost or stolen property at the 200 block of East Third Street.

July 26 There is an ongoing investigation for a peace disturbance at the 600 block of East Fourth Street.

A summons was issued to Galen D. Graham, 58, Burlington Junction, Missouri for an invalid license plate at the 700 block of West Thompson.

A summons was issued for Timothy P. Hayde, 22, for driving while intoxicated and careless and imprudent driving at the 400 block of North Mulberry.

There is an ongoing investigation for Larceny at the 900 block of South Main Street.

An accident occurred at the block of 900 North Main Street

between David S. Glidden, 51, and Kelly W. Martin, 53.

There is an ongoing investigation for property damage at the 1000 block of East Thompson.

July 31 A summons was issued to Matthew R. Pierce, 21, Smithville, Missouri for possession of marijuana, no valid driver’s license and careless and imprudent driving.

August 3 A summons was issued to Colton L. Kephart, 22, Craig, Missouri for WOW at the 400 block of North Market.

There is an ongoing investigation for larceny at the 1600 block of South Main Street.

August 4 A summons was issued to Anne M. Dunlap, 54, Bedford, Iowa at the 700 block of North Country Club Road for speeding and no valid driver’s license.

August 5 An accident occurred at the 200 block of West Fifth Street between an unknown driver and Virgil L. Babcock, Jr.

August 6 An accident occurred at the intersection of US Highway 71 and US Highway 136 between Kyle E. Hansen, 27, Hopkins, Missouri and Marsha G. Wilmes, 39. A citation was issued to Hansen for careless and imprudent driving.

An accident occurred at the 100 block of South Main Street between Clinton W. Wilson, 19, and Marjorie L. Haider, 56, Maitland, Missouri. A citation was issued to Wilson for careless and imprudent driving.

August 7 A summons was issued to Joshua D. Phillips, 20, for leaving the scene of an accident at the 300 block of South Buchanan.

August 8 There is an ongoing investigation at the 1100 block of South Main Street for larceny.

August 9 A summons was issued to Chelsea L. Byland, 18, and Tyler V. Peve, 21, at the 500 block of North Laura. Byland was charged with a minor in possession and in a city park after hours. Peve was charged with in a city park after dark, open con-

tainer in a moving vehicle and supplying alcohol to a minor.

August 10 There is an ongoing investigation at the 500 block of West Cooper for property damage.

August 11 There is an ongoing investigation at the 100 block of West Jenkins for a hit and run.

August 12 There is an ongoing investigation at the 1500 block of East Edwards for tampering.

A summons was issued for Kendra L. Hamilton, 21, Gentry, Missouri, for WOW at the 400 block of North Market Street.

There is an ongoing investigation at the 1600 block of South Main Street for larceny.

August 13 There is an ongoing investigation at the 1000 block of West Sixteenth Street for property damage.

There is an ongoing investigation at the 1600 block of South Main Street for larceny.

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TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you may have overextended yourself this week. You didn’t realize you had taken on so much until it was too late, but there is still time to backtrack.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Big ideas sweep in this week and leave you with a lot of inspiration, Virgo.

Don’t get too lost in fantastical ideas, though. Wait a little bit before finalizing plans.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, even though you don’t have much time for yourself, you feel compelled to spend more time with others. Make some time for yourself as well.

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University Police build on trust with implementation of cameras guson police department on a nightly basis.

The University Police department doesn’t use any riot gear nor does it have a particularly tense relationship with those they enforce. However, the addition of mounted cameras adds another layer of trust to a largely healthy relationship between Northwest students and campus police. Also, as Officer Hawkins said in the story on Page A1, the cameras give police two sides of a story when investigating crimes around campus.

If implemented and used properly, the cameras should allow University Police to self-correct subversive behavior they may notice when reviewing the tapes. While the hope is that cameras will never be needed to keep a check on campus law enforcement, students will no doubt appreciate their presence.

The only way these cameras remain a worthwhile tool rather than a novelty purchase is transparency and ethical use. Those opposed to police cameras often point to the misuse by some police departments across the country. Two Daytona, Fla. police officers were fired last year after one turned off his camera before approaching a woman who was later

hospitalized. Despite claims the camera “malfunctioned,” the officer was dismissed following an investigation.

The justice system might have prevailed in this specific instance, but it’s likely that many body cameras mysteriously “malfunction” and no one bats an eye.

Despite issues with how some police departments ultimately end up using the technology, body-mounted cameras have been shown to be an effective and practical tool for police.

A 2012 case study of a police department in Rialto, Calif. found that complaints against police declined 88 percent in the first 12 months of body camera use. The study also found that police used force 60 percent less often in that same year.

It’s clear that any potential unethical use is outweighed the clear benefits of having direct, visual evidence of any criminal investigation.

If anything serious were to happen on campus, the police and the Northwest community would be thankful for live video of the incident in question. We can only hope the remaining police departments throughout the nation without body cameras soon follow suit.

YOUR VIEW: Is it a good idea for campus police to wear cameras?

“Absolutely. Cop cameras protect cops with integrity and constraint, and catch hotheads and sociopaths in the act.”

Lauren LS, @lleachie “Yes it makes everyone accountable.”

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“Yes. Body cameras, dash cameras...can speed prosecution of criminals and provide transparency. Accountability for the officers and the public at large is in everyone’s best interests. ” Tim Shipley

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Letter to the editor:

Bearcat student section suffers from lack of energetic atmosphere seen in years past

Bearcat students, I’ve got a bone to pick with you. You have the opportunity to witness first hand one of the greatest dynasties in college football, to be part of the excitement – and you are missing it.

It wasn’t that long ago that the “Green House” was something that opponents had to have a game plan for. The Rickenbrode Rowdies (Bearcat Stadium used to be called Rickenbrode Stadium and the students were known as the Rowdies) were loud, crass, and rather annoying to opposing teams. They never left early, or shut up for that matter (other than when the Bearcats were on offense), and they certainly didn’t think about sitting down during a game.

The Rickenbrode Rowdies stood for the entire game, getting there long before the game started to make sure that they had a good spot to watch the game.

But it seems the days of the Rowdies may be gone, as last year’s stu-

dent section seemed more like the Bearcat Bums than the Rickenbrode Rowdies. It was the worst I’ve ever seen when it comes to student participation during a game. At several games there were only a handful of students left at the end of the game! I could possibly understand this if your team was getting dominated, but they weren’t – they were doing the domination! Heck even the Shirtless Bearcats became less and less as the season went on. At one point I think that they could have spelled out “Northwest Missouri State University Bearcats” and by the end they were lucky to get “CATS”! There should be no reason that the student section would need to be encouraged to get loud.

You should be loud on every down and especially loud on third downs!

As it is now, the remaining remnants of a bygone era are left standing at the top of section EE and have to yell at you to get you motivated – or face the prospect of getting a shirt thrown at you. That is ridiculous! Those guys out there on the field bust their butts year round and the least that you can

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do is show them the respect that they deserve so much. There was a time, not that long ago, that the student side was much louder than the grandstand side. This is not so anymore.

At best it is even, yet most times the grandstand side is probably louder most games. Former Bearcat coach and Athletic Director Dick Flanagan had his choice of anywhere to sit in the stadium and he always chose to stand on the student side because, as he put it, he didn’t want to be with all the old people over there that sit on their hands.

So I challenge you students. Can you stand all game? Can you yell all game? If you do it correctly you shouldn’t have much of a voice left on Sunday. If this old guy can do it I don’t see why you can’t. And I’m not talking about one game, but rather every game. There are a whole lot of great games going to be played in Bearcat Stadium this year. Will you be there?

Will you come out to just watch a game? Or are you willing to be part of the “Green House” and maybe restore the era of the Rickenbrode Rowdies?

I didn’t think it was possible, but I had fun out on the town in Maryville last weekend. As someone who’s been vehemently “anti-bar” since I’ve been at Northwest, it took a bit of resolve to waltz into the Palm’s on Saturday night. My former views on the bar scene here in town were expressed in a column last year, where I complained of overcrowding, ubiquitous deafening rap music, and the inability to engage in any coherent conversation. However, after enjoying an incredible bluegrass band at The Palms and relaxing night at The Pub, I can safely say I was wrong. If you’ve been anti-bar throughout most of your time as a Bearcat, the opening of The Pub and the changing ownership of the Palms is quite a welcoming sight.

I had heard rumors that The Palm’s was getting a makeover this summer. Like many, I thought the best case scenario was a band once a month and maybe a “retro” night once a week. However, the direction the new owner seems to be taking is surprising to say the least. An annual “flip cup” tournament? Ticket giveaways? A student-made mural on the outside of the bar? It looks as if someone has dared to upset the established formula for Maryville bar success: bass-heavy club music, booze and yelling at people five feet away from you. It’s refreshing to see some innovation in the predictable, wishywashy nightlife scene in Maryville. I know I speak for many when I say this innovation is desperately needed.

Formerly known as the “Buchanan Street Library,” the Palms, along with The Pub, have ingeniously tapped into a market that is virtually non-existent in Maryville; the live

music venue. The University may book a mediocre band years past their prime every semester and occasionally hold a talent show of sorts, but this town lacks any semblance of a local music scene. The best you’ll get is someone playing guitar on campus every now and then. Now with the potential for local bands every weekend at The Palms and open-mic nights at The Pub, things are changing. As the new owner of The Palms has suggested, Maryville could become a stop for bands touring between Omaha and Kansas City. After seeing a fantastic set by St. Louis bluegrass band Old Salt Union on Saturday, I’m optimistic this can be done.

A rejuvenated live music scene could also cultivate the young, talented musicians currently jamming in their dorms and apartments all over town. Having personally heard many student musicians throughout the years at Northwest, a venue to showcase their music is needed for both the musicians and students who like to support local talent. In the hope that this idea becomes fashionable for other bars, students should make the effort to come to an open-mic night at The Pub. At the very least, bring a bunch of people to see your friend play that night.

Northwest and University life in general is a great backdrop for those of all personalities and interests to enjoy and express themselves. Introducing new, atypical elements to the current Maryville bar scene will extend this backdrop from the college to the town itself. Soon, we of the anti-bar crowd here at Northwest may have no excuse to stay in another Friday night and complain about how terrible the bars are.

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As conflicting stories arise amidst the hectic aftermath of the Michael Brown shooting in Ferguson almost three weeks ago, people continue to crave for an objective account of the day’s events.

Ferguson has become a flashpoint for many issues and police accountability was among the loudest cries of reform. Thankfully, a progressive idea that has floated around in recent years is finally gaining some traction. The implementation of body-mounted cameras on police officers is a progressive idea championed by civil libertarians for many years and the University Police here at Northwest are running with it. At a time when many are losing trust in our law enforcement, this is a necessary and crucial step forward.

While Maryville Public Safety and the Nodaway County Sheriff’s office have outfitted officers with cameras for years, only one in six police departments in the United States use body cameras according to ABC News. In the digital age, it seems absurd that body-mounted cameras aren’t the norm in police stations. The cost would be nominal compared the exorbitant amount spent on the military gear seen equipped by the Fer-

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How much more can our lungs and ears take? Well, apparently one more hit. Earlier this month the tatted, rap-boy stoner Wiz Khalifa released his fifth studio album titled, “Blacc Hollywood.”

The album has a full track list, including the hit single, “We Dem Boyz,” that spread throughout the hip-hop scene earlier this year and peaked at number 43 on the Billboard charts. “Blacc Hollywood” features many collaboration tracks with artists including Juicy J, Nicki Minaj and Rick Ross, just to name a few.

I would say that this is by far the best work we have seen from Wiz in a long time. In a USA Today interview, Wiz Khalifa said, “The thing about Blacc Hollywood is everything I’m talking about has been very important to me right now. I’m really passionate about it, and you can just feel the passion through the music…”

This album is chill, but also upbeat enough to be just the thing rap fans will eat up.

The album art is a different story.

The cover is Wiz himself standing centered in his stoner glory, blowing smoke. Now, it’s obviously not clear what he is smoking, but I’ll give you one guess. I just felt like the cover art was very typical Wiz Khalifa.

One of the tracks that stood out on the tracklist was titled, “Promises.”

This hit had a different vibe to it. It was slower, more intimate, very relaxed yet catchy for listeners. He raps of a significant other that he obviously cares a lot about. I think it’s good

for fans to see Wiz Khalifa’s sensitive, more personal rap side.

He lightly sings, “Baby when the lights go out/It’s like we’re the only ones/And I already feel it now/It’s like you’re the only one/Only one who knows just how/How to make the time stand still/We’re caught in the moment.”

I don’t think that this side of Wiz has been shown much through his music. His typical songs are about smoking, drinking, partying, and chilling. But, I think “Blacc Hollywood” really expands his music relevance to fans and people who have never experienced his music.

The great thing about WIz Khalifa’s music is that some of his music can be more serious, while some songs can just be silly.

For example, one of his new tracks is called, “A** Drop.” It’s got a nice, typical clap beat, but the lyrics really have no meaning. I didn’t think it was an awful song, but there was just no point to the lyrics.

Another one of my favorite songs on this album is called, “Stayin Out All Night.” This song is a nice balance of his classic partying, smoking theme and yet, it has a serious overlay.

“Blacc Hollywood” may not be on the charts as number one but I do believe it was a quality album and growth for Wiz Khalifa. He’s headed in the right direction of progressing his music and his lyrics. He has great people he’s collaborating with, the right beats, and he is making music about stuff that is more important to him. He’s advancing.

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We are all searching for the latest trends, the newest technology and the freshest attire. Most importantly, we are searching for the upcoming sound of the now generation. For artists, a unique sound is difficult to create, but becoming the voice of a music movement seems quite impossible.

However, Sam Smith, an artist on the rise to fame, has proved he is here to “stay,” to say the least.

Smith stepped into the music scene in 2012 when his voice took over the UK. In 2014, his music traveled to the U.S. when he was featured on Disclosure’s hit single “Latch” that became a popular hit. Soon following, he was featured in “La La La” by Naughty Boy. His first album, “In the Lonely Hour” was released in May 2014, but surprisingly never really hit the charts until now. His album was ranked number seven this week on the Billboard 200. Many probably have not heard of this album, but the beloved and slightly overplayed single, “Stay With Me” made a splash in music lovers minds and still to this day leaves a delightful ring in his lis-

teners ears.

Smith was the first artist to appear on the Billboard’s, “14 Artists to Watch in 2014,” a list that was recently released. Also, his single, “Stay With Me” was number three this week.

His other single, “Lay Me Down” was actually released before “Stay With Me,” but clearly did not have the same impact in the music realm as the emotional repercussions of a one night stand.

His lyrics just seem human. He feels, he lives, he sings his emotions.

That is why his music is so empowering, especially to females in our generation. It’s a little something everyone can relate to in some way because most likely, we have all been there at some point.

One of his singles that is rising in fame is titled, “I’m Not the Only One.” In the song, he sings from the perspective of someone in an unfaithful relationship. It is slower, a song that confesses love, but also connects us all saying you’re not the only one that has felt the pain of an unfaithful partner.

He sings, “You say I’m crazy/’Cause you don’t think I know what you’ve done/But when you call

me baby/I know I’m not the only one/I have loved you for many years/ Maybe I am just not enough/You’ve made me realize my deepest fear/By lying and tearing us up.”

The song is passionate, yet has really simple lyrics. His voice is powerful which makes the song seem more like he is singing just to you. You can hear pain.

Smith uses his volume to his advantage in his music, one thing that I feel not many artists really know how to do well. He belts, or he can be quiet. He puts all of his emotions into his vocals. And that is what draws people to his music.

But, would it have had the same impact on people if Justin Bieber was singing “Stay With Me,” or even One Direction? Personally, I don’t think so. Although the intimate lyrics help him out, the way Smith sings makes it the real winner. That is what made his music so successful in the past couple of months; his dynamic.

Smith’s voice is not one that is easily forgotten. And in years to come, I’m sure he will be a name that will be easily recognized by our generation.

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I hear stories on the radio of old guys going to the playoff series in the ‘70s and ‘80s at “the K.” Some of those same guys were probably in the stands with me on July 26, 2010. I can only hope that come October, I am able to return with them to the place where the Royals clinched the 1985 World Series.

Does anyone even know what Kauffman looks like in October? I kind of assumed Power & Light cut off all the electricity for a few months and that the owners were just saving some money.

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Dixon believes the reason New York took him in the draft is his ability to play man-coverage. Ryan is well known for liking that style of play in his defensive backs.

“He likes man corners,” Dixon said. “That really fits me and I think that is why they drafted me. Everytime they have given me a chance to do that, I do it. That is my biggest strength.”

While it is hard to imagine New York using a sixth round pick just to cut a player, Dixon in his mind competes for a 53-man roster spot every day. Ryan usually carries eight cornerbacks on his 53-man roster and the team carries just five at the moment after injuries during the pre-season. Dixon says making the roster would mean the world to him, even if it is at the expense of other teammates getting injured.

“It would mean everything to me, man,” Dixon said. “I have put in a lot of work and I am progressing every day in camp. I think the coaches love me over here. It would open opportunities to help my family and the people I care about.

“We are pretty banged up in the secondary right now and it’s sad to see those guys go down. Especially for Dexter (McDougal) because I built a real relationship with him. But this opens up opportunities for me.”

Dixon describes the biggest obstacle on the jump from college to pro as more mental rather than physical.

“I think everybody is athletic in college and the NFL,” Dixon said. “It is a thinking man’s game now. You got to put on your thinking cap. You got to figure out what the offense is trying to do to you.”

Since Dixon has spent the last several years in Maryville, New York is a bit of a cultural difference. He said the city is very fast paced up there. Some people might assume celebrities from cities like New York would have big egos and not talk to the young rookies like Dixon, but he says that is far from reality.

“Michael Vick, man, he is real

humble,” Dixon said. “When I first heard of Mike Vick, he was a person that I’d be screaming over. But these guys like Geno Smith and Eric Decker are just regular people. It is crazy.”

As for Brandon’s twin brother and former Northwest Missouri State star Brian Dixon, he went undrafted but was picked up by the New Orleans Saints within hours after the draft. Brandon Dixon believes he and his brother both have comfortable spots on their respective rosters, giving them a great shot at playing on Sundays. Brian Dixon also snatched up his first professional interception the other night in a pre-season game against the Indianapolis Colts.

“He’s going through a tougher situation than me coming in as an undrafted free agent,” Brandon Dixon said. “He really got to work his butt off. That (making the 53-man roster) is something we always dreamed of.

Playing on Sundays together, helping out my mom and my dad.”

“We talk every night,” Brandon Dixon added. “If he is feeling down, I lift him up. If I am feeling down, he lifts me up. He’s got a great shot. The coaches love him over there.”

It is also worth noting that Brian Dixon’s defensive coordinator is Rex Ryan’s twin brother Rob Ryan. Brian and Brandon Dixon both have a picture of their respective twin coach that they use as a running joke in the lockerroom. Brandon Dixon describes Rex Ryan as a father figure more than a coach and says Brian Dixon and Rob Ryan carry the same type of relationship.

While Brandon Dixon gives credit to his mom, his brother Brian Dixon, his cousin Benny Sapp (former Kansas City Chief), and God, he gives Northwest Missouri State defensive back coach Ken Gordon a boat load of credit for putting him in the right spots on and off the field. Gordon believes he and his brother both have what it takes to make the the final cut.

“I feel good about it,” Gordon said. “They love football. He studies the game and they let me teach them.

There is no doubt in my mind they make the 53-man roster. They look like they belong in the NFL. They’re fast, they’re physical and when you can study football and when you can run, you’re going to make it in the NFL.”

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Connor Kellerstrass thought he was taking a shot in the dark when he applied to be the head coach of Maryville High School’s volleyball program. With only two years of playing volleyball for fun in college under his belt, he will take over for Lori Klaus, who left Maryville for Oak Grove this year.

“I really just love the sport and I learned a lot about it over the past two years,” Kellerstrass said.

Kellerstrass will also take on the role of head coach for the boys wrestling team at Maryville High School, replacing Joe Drake, who coached for 40 years.

Kellerstrass said he is is excited to take what he has learned from Drake and put his own spin on things.

“It will definitely be big shoes to fill, but I’ve learned a lot from him over the years,” Kellerstrass said. “Last year I came to volunteer to learn and watch next to Drake. I really enjoyed it.”

Kellerstrass began wrestling at the age of 8 after his dad wanted him and his brother to try it out.

“I fell in love right off the bat with wrestling and I’m super excited to coach. That’s kind of what I always wanted to do as a kid; be a head coach

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of my own wrestling team,” Kellerstrass said.

Kellerstrass’ mentor Drake had positive things to say about the new coming wrestling coach. He has no doubt that the wrestling team will be

in good hands.

“I know Connor will do his own thing… but I have good trust that things will go well,” Drake said.

Kellerstrass said balancing both sports will put a lot on his table, but he

has some accomplishments he wants to achieve with both the wrestling and volleyball teams.

The volleyball team decided they are going to strive for a district title. As for the wrestling team, they want to do

well as a team and as individuals while still being competitive.

“I’m still learning every day,” Kellerstrass said. “I try to incorporate new things each and every week to see how they go and make it my own.”

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at a time mentality and that’s something that we the seniors will be stressing to the team all year,” 2013 first team all-state running back Brody Mcmahon said.

Winning 31 straight games could mean looking for new ways to stay hungry for other teams, but senior captain Brendan Weybrew said that is simply not the case.

“We know that we are going to face some good teams, we just got to stay focussed and be ready to play every week,” Weybrew, a second team all-state offensive lineman, said. “If we do that on a weekly basis, we’ll do good this year.”

While Weybrew would love to get back to the state championship game, he also has individual goals in mind.

“I really want to make first team all-state,” Weybrew said. “Last year I made second team but this year I’m motivated to achieve first team honors.”

Weybrew, alongside all-state offensive lineman Jacob Cacek, stressed how important it is to go one week at a time.

“We can’t overlook anyone,” Cacek said. “We got to always prepare ourselves mentally for each game.”

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This year the pre-season top ranked Spoofhounds and their 13 seniors are looking to get their third straight Class 3 title.

While most of the people of the Maryville community may already be talking of the possible “three-peat,” head coach Matt Webb and his seniors refuse to think about it, let alone talk about it.

“Right now our only focus is our (next game),” head coach Matt Webb said. “We aren’t looking any further.”

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Senior defender Taylor Sellars battles through her knee pain during a game against Central Missouri last November. Sellars is the lone senior on the Bearcat Women’s soccer team this year.

The temperature is above 90-degrees, right in the heat of the day, and the Bearcat Women’s soccer team jogs to the endline to begin warm-ups.

Everyone begins getting their muscles loose for a practice that will include drills along with a portion of conditioning.

Everybody participates except for a pair of injured players and the lone senior on the team, captain Taylor Sellars.

Though she doesn’t participate with the team, Sellars is busy working with a trainer to be cleared from a concussion she sustained in the first week of practice. As the only senior on the team, she wants to be with her teammates and contribute to the team in anyway she can.

In the beginning of the 2013 season, Sellars began experiencing knee problems and continued to play through the pain, thinking nothing seriously of it. She began to feel more discomfort after a game at Missouri Western and felt no effect from a brace or cortisone shot. Two weeks passed and she finally succumbed to the pain during a game in Oklahoma.

“I went to run and I don’t know what happened but I just couldn’t run anymore,” Sellars said. “I was done from there… it’s all better now.”

Through the end of the season, Sellars was limited in

action until the seasons end.

Sellars had her knee operated on in December and will continue working with a trainer and rehabbing through the season, as she says she can tell she lost strength from the injury.

However, the pain she was suffering from not being able to play may have hurt her just as much as her knee.

“Seeing the team struggle a little bit with our record made me want it more,” Sellars said. “I wanted to help in anyway I can, so I encouraged everyone. I try to encourage anyone in anyway I can.”

Sellars is set to lead the Bearcats as one of three captains, along with juniors Katelynn Lindsay and Crystal McElhose. Though she is the only senior on the squad, she can see a comradre forming amongst the team and is ecstatic to be named a captain.

“It’s a pretty big responsibility. It means a lot to me that my team thinks of me like that,” Sellars said. “I feel like we were pretty close last year but it’s definitely a way different feel this time. It’s like an actual family...”

After naming Sellars a captain, head coach Tracy Hoza wants to see her back on the field doing what she loves. “(I want her to) enjoy what she’s doing and to have fun and passion,” Hoza said. “That’s the one thing you can ask from everyone.”

With 11 juniors on the

squad that Hoza considers “leaders in training,” she doesn’t believe her team has been phased by a lack of senior representation.

“Like anything else, they adapt,” Hoza said. “They support Taylor and understand that she is the only senior and they work with her. They have all come together.”

The team will also feature six freshmen, something that Hoza has taken advantage of this preseason. Most saw great deals of playing time in their preseason scrimmage against Truman State and have impressed Hoza throughout fall camp.

“I’m not going to lie ... you can tell they worked out this summer,” Hoza said. “They’re tactically smart on the ball.”

Sellars added that it has been great adding them to the team this year.

Though Sellars came into pre-season ready to get back on the field, she was stuck on the sideline Saturday watching her teammates defeat Truman State 3-2 in a scrimmage, the first time in program history.

Despite being sidelined by the concussion, , Sellars has a simple explanation for why she played through the knee pain.

“I love the game. I don’t like sitting out. I want to be in there and playing and making a difference. It sucks not being able to run or participate with the team,” Sellars said.

“I really missed that and am glad I’m doing that now.”

New golf coach aims to show support, repeat last season success Former Northwest assistant basketball coach Andy Peterson will take over the Bearcat golf program SADE CORRELL Chief Sports Reporter | @NWMSports

A former full time assistant basketball coach is looking to make an immediate impact at his new job as the head coach of the Bearcat Golf team.

Andy Peterson, a 2008 Northwest graduate, is a former teacher at Iowa’s

Southwest Community College. He was the golf coach for three years as well as the assistant basketball coach at Southwest.

“I had a great experience here at Northwest when I was in college and I want to help (my girls) have the same college athlete experience I did when I was in college,” Peterson said.

Last seasons accomplishments

from the golf team set a goal for Peterson to accomplish the same feats.

Some of the accomplishments includes placing second at the end of the season, as well as having three girls awarded the Women’s Golf Coaches Association All-American Scholarship.

“They know their game, so I’m more here to show support and be

their cheerleader,” Peterson said.

When describing his strengths as a coach, he elaborated on the differences between teaching a basketball team versus a golf team.

“With basketball, you can determine what your opponent does,” Peterson said. “You can guard, defend, and determine what they do. In golf you have no control over how your

opponent plays. It’s you versus you essentially.”

Peterson says it is important that the girls have a strong fall season.

“The spring is our championship season… but the fall is where you play the vast majority of your tournaments and qualifying for NCAA,” Peterson said. “I think we are going to have a competitive fall season.”

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The Bearcats gather around after practice as pre-season comes to a close. The team will hold one final tune-up scrimmage tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Bearcat Stadium.

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While the quest to a back-toback championship for the Northwest football team still lies a week away, that does not mean there is no excitement in the air for the champs.

The Bearcats held a public scrimmage last Thursday and also have a final tune-up scrimmage held in Bearcat stadium tonight at 6:30 p.m.

While last week’s scrimmage was to help get the athletes in game shape, this week’s scrimmage will be used for a complete rehearsal for gameday and specific game situations.

“We go through the whole routine, starting with the pre-game meal four hours before,” head coach Adam Dorrell said. “We’ll do meetings, chapel, when the kicking comes out the passing game goes in. So next week is more for that. “.... we’ll have MIAA officials again and we’re looking for a lot of special situations ... we’re going to run special teams on and off and look at third down situations to look at our nickel and dime packages.”

As for last week’s scrimmage, sixth year senior and third team all-american D.J. Gnader was more than pleased with the teams with the teams tempo and work ethic.

“It was good to get out here and get game-type situation,” Gnader said. “ We do a lot of team stuff during camp but when the bullets are flying, that is what the coaches were looking for ... to kind of see how guys react.”

Gnader said that last years success has only added fuel to the fire as the team has no room for complacency.

“Just having that target on our back after winning the national

championship last year, we got a lot to prove,” Gnader said. “The seniors last year did a great job building an identity and going with it. It went from the first game of the season to the last game of the season. Our motto this year is ‘protect the paw.’ And that’s our motto every day.”

The Bearcats have more than two shoes to fill but the two biggest are arguably Brandon and Brian Dixon.

Even with the twins onto bigger and better things competing for roster spots in the NFL, the Bearcats return all the defensive front-seven starters from a year ago. Dorrell said they have been the centerpiece of fall camp as well as the recent scrimmage, in the Northwest defense.

“I liked our defense (during the scrimmage),” Dorrell said. “Our defense has been good all fall camp. I am not telling you anything that is earth shattering there. I think we ran equivalent to 65, 70 snaps tonight which is about a game and we only had two penalties. I thought they played very clean tonight and they tackled well.

“The offense is getting better each week and they’re starting to get a rhythm. Your defense should always be ahead of your offense in fall camp.”

While Gnader is more than pleased with the way the team is coming along so far, he wants the team to keep grinding until the first game. He said there are always parts of the game to improve on.

“I’d say defensively we need to work on the little things, adjustments and getting lined up,” Gnader said.

“But other than that, we’re doing a pretty good job. The best thing I Can say we have been doing is flying to the football. We like to get the ball and get to the ball mad. We play with a chip on our shoulder.”

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Former Northwest Missouri State cornerback Brandon Dixon was drafted in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL Draft by the New York Jets. With the roster cut to 75 players, Dixon has one more preseason game on Thursday against the Philadelphia Eagles at 7 p.m. EST. The Jets must cut to 53 players by Saturday.

any children growing up spend hours upon hours daydreaming about playing in front of thousands of fans. The amount of people who get to accomplish this dream come few and far between as it takes dedication, hard work and “God-given talents.”

Former Northwest Missouri State football star Brandon Dixon is now three pre-season games into his professional career with the New York Jets and he describes this NFL experience as surreal. He said the feeling of coming out of the tunnel and seeing the thousands of screaming fans was like no other.

“The feeling was great,” Dixon said.

“You know all the hard work you put in throughout your life, you dream of this as a little kid. It is unexplainable. You are seeing all the fans looking at you, here to see you and your team play. It is something a kid always dreams of and it is a thing I always dreamed of.”

On draft day, Dixon started to worry about the phone call not coming when the sixth round started. But when the 18th pick of the 6th round was up, a New York area code number appeared on Dixon’s phone. It was head coach Rex Ryan.

“The feeling was great,” Dixon said. “I thought I was going undrafted because it was getting late in the draft.

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After back-to-back state titles the Spoofhounds knew expectations were going to be high for their 2014 campaign. Maryville got off to a hot start after beating Missouri’s Class 2 runner-up Lawson 45-14 last Friday.

Now the Hounds will prepare for their home opener against St. Pius,

great way to showcase that.”

Webb and the team are stoked to play on their home turf for the first time since last November.

“Playing in front of our home fans is awesome,” Webb said. “We want to put our best foot forward especially at home.”

Senior Brody McMahon hopes to ride the momentum from last week’s blowout at Lawson as they also make

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whom they defeated twice last season. The team had a great following last week at Lawson and it proves how excited Maryville is for football season.

“It’s awesome,” head coach Matt Webb said. “We’re the only ones in the country with the nickname Spoofhound and that’s what make us unique, but it’s not just our name.

We’re a unique community and there’s a lot of great things that happen in our school and our football games are a

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big adjustments to improve upon.

“We’re happy with it (performance against Lawson),” McMahon said. “You make the most improvement from week one to week two and hopefully we can come fast against Pius.”

St. Pius, who lost last Friday to Odessa 21-20, despite giving up only 178 total yards, will look to shut down a Spoofhound offense that racked up 490 yards, including 413 on the ground.

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“Their defense is very good,” Webb said. “They tackle well, they’re big and strong up front. They did well against Odessa and I’m sure they have a good idea for us too.”

Webb realizes how important it is to have home field advantage against teams like St. Pius, who advanced to the state playoffs last season.

“It makes it a unique atmosphere,” Webb said. “You always want

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to play well in front of friends and family and it makes that more special.

It’s part of the home field advantage.”

As the team prepares for battle against the Warriors, Webb has a message to the fans who will be attending Friday’s game.

“We want it to get loud,” Webb said. “We want it to get crazy, we want them to be supportive and make it a difficult place for opponents to play.”

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If you are from Kansas City, you know what is about to be said. If you are from anywhere else, you won’t understand. Just follow along with me.

For the longest time, Kauffman Stadium was known as, “that baseball stadium with water flowing in the outfield.” Rivals would come to our town and match our fan base each and every night. Attendance there was dismal; I’ve seen it first hand.

The date was July 26, 2010. The stands were relatively empty for a Royals-Twins series, but that was expected with Kansas City already 14 games below .500.

That day, the Royals suffered the worst loss in franchise history; they lost 19-1. I was in row 13 with my family. I remember everything about that day; Danny Valencia, who had never hit a major league home run, hit a grandslam in the first inning off the reigning Cy Young winner Zach Greinke. The game was 19-0, until Mitch Maier scored in the bottom of the 9th.

The few thousand fans remaining erupted in the most sarcastic cheer you could imagine.

That day, I remember looking at all the fans around me. Boys and girls, young and old. I could see by the looks on their faces what it truly felt like to be a Royals fan at that time. To go through the ups and downs. The days where it just seems inevitable that a loss was on the horizon.

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