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Northwest drops Booth College Dean position

DARCIE BRADFORD

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After what was thought to be a successful search for a new dean for the Melvin D. and Valorie G. Booth College of Business and Professional Studies, Provost Timothy Mottet announced Tuesday the deal has fallen through.

Dr. Jin Wang from Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Utah, had verbally accepted the Booth College dean position. However, due to issues during contract negotiations, Wang ultimately turned down the offer, marking the third unsuccessful search for a dean for Booth College.

Instead of starting another search for a dean, the University decided to pi-

lot test a new organizational structure within the college effective March 1.

Some faculty are expressing concern and posing questions about the changes being made. In a faculty meeting Feb. 3, Dr. Janet Marta expressed her concern with the new structure.

“The important thing about doing a pilot is how to evaluate whether it was successful or not. So, as far as I know, we don’t have any criteria to evaluate whether it is successful. It’s hard to imagine that after one year you would have any numbers that mean anything,” Marta said. “We have to figure out what we are going to measure to determine if it is working or not.”

The new structure will not require a long term dean, but will turn each

department within the Booth College into its own school. Rod Barr, department chair of Agricultural Sciences, Steven Ludwig, department chair of Business and Matt Walker, department chair of Communication and Mass Media will all act as both the chair and dean of their departments, having more authority than a department chair but less authority than dean. The chairs will be given a new title, an assistant, will report directly to the provost, and be representatives at the dean’s council.

In the Feb. 3 news release, President John Jasinski expressed his enthusiasm for the new structure.

“We have a prime opportunity at continuing our path of disruptive in-

novation from a position of strength,” Jasinski said, reflecting the theme of his message to Northwest faculty and staff last month during the University’s Spring All-Employee Meeting.

“We have been pondering disruption relative to programs and structures, and, with the help of faculty and staff, we will study such via a work group tasked with researching and crafting proposed solutions.”

The new structure will call for a visiting dean. The visiting dean will be Michael Faust, former Assistant Chairman of Peter Kiewit Sons’ Inc., based in Omaha, Nebraska.

Faust’s responsibilities will include collaborating with University leaders about developing strategies for

building up Northwest’s reputation, facilitating faculty and employer relationships and generating new sources of revenue by developing external partnerships.

In the Feb. 3 news release, Faust shared his excitement to be able to work on campus and help to improve the educational experience.

“It’s an honor to be asked to serve Northwest in this new role,” Faust said. “The Kiewit culture values those with a ‘divine discontent’ to continuously seek ways to improve our operations. In that same sense, I look forward to working with our academic leadership team in improving an already great educational experience.”

Missouri’s suicide rate raises concerns JAMES HENDERSON III Chief Reporter| @jendersoniii

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For millions of Americans, addiction is a daily and potentially deadly struggle.

Former drug user shares experiences Student details progress from recreational user to addict ANDY CAMPBELL Chief Reporter | @SirAndyCampbell

Imagine being a lab rat, with a scientist continuously injecting your body with experimental drugs and tracking the results. To most, this sounds like a nightmare, but for one man, it was a self-induced reality.

Though willing to share his story, the Northwest student asked to remain anonymous, and for the purpose of this article will be referred to as Sawyer.

“Anytime you’re going to undergo something like I did, you have to do research to understand what it is going to do to your body,” Sawyer said.

“I did months of intense research, looking at medical journals, reading things online and in medical books about potential side effects and what dosages were recommended for certain outcomes,” Sawyer explained.

He began his research in the use of psychedelics, examining the effects they would have on his mind. Psychedelic drugs, including LSD and acid, create hallucinations for the user and a perceived expansion of the conscious mind.

“I did them in a similar way to how some would say the Native Americans used them,” Sawyer said.

“I took them for a spiritual journey, and used them in conjunction with meditation to try and learn greater truths about myself.”

This dive into an expanded conscious was seductive to Sawyer. His use of the drugs could be described as unique from most individuals.

“I think the problem is, we lump each addict in to one individual case,” said Michelle Jones, certified drug counselor at New Beginnings Counseling Center.

Sawyer began his use of drugs for experimental reasons. According to Jones, while this may not be rare, most addicts start using for other reasons.

“A large cause is mental illness,” Jones said.

“They use the drugs to self-medicate. This can be meth, cocaine or even over-the-counter drugs that have helped them cope with their illness, but in the long run has turned them into an addict.”

Sawyer’s intentions were purely educational and he planned to experience the drug, after which he planned to get away from it. At the start, he was able to obtain his goal.

“For most of my vices, I felt I had pretty good control over them,” Sawyer said. “I knew it’s there, I’m gonna use it for whatever need it’s filling, and that’s the end of it.”

Sawyer continued to emphasize with every use of a drug, doing extensive research to understand how the drug would affect his body. Jones says this can become dangerous for an addict.

“The Internet is a wonderful place for research, but it is also a wonderful place for misuse of information,” Jones explained. “It is the one place that you can go to find anyone to agree with you, or anyone to disagree with you.”

The experience of psychedelics is categorized into five stages. The first being a common “high” normally achieved through the use of marijuana.

The second is characterized by enhanced colors and sound, and a heightened awareness of one’s past.

The third creates a morphed view of the world and distortions in time.

Stage four brings strong hallucinations and the presence of voices. Stage five is the most dangerous The user loses complete connection with reality, describing an experience of a universal knowledge.

The suicide rate in Missouri is steadily rising and has recently surpassed the national average.

According to a study by the American Association of Suicidology, Missouri’s suicide rate reached 15.9 people per 100,000 in 2012. This is nearly three more than the national average of 13 people per 100,000. Senior Emily D. Smith, who has experienced depression herself, says that Northwest is not exempt from this issue.

“We had one student commit suicide on campus in the last year, and a former football player did it too.

So, it’s not something we can pretend isn’t a problem here,” Smith said.

Unlike diseases like diabetes or cancer, Smith said depression is misunderstood in the Midwest and that misunderstanding may be the reason this is such a problem in Missouri.

“I think it may be a Midwestern ideal that the parents of kids with this problem were raised with,” Smith said. “The idea that you need to pull yourself up and move on – that the problems are all in your head and you should get over it. That’s not always something you can do.”

One of the goals of “I Will Listen,” a national campaign devoted to dissolving mental health stigma, is aimed at helping individuals like Smith feel more comfortable speaking out about mental health.

“When someone is having situational or chronic depression, they often think someone won’t understand, so they lock it all in,” Smith said. “What I’ve learned is talking about it is the best thing you can do.

Finding a friend that would be willing to listen and help with it is important.

That friend should then lead them in the right direction. It’s extremely important to avoid the lock up.”

Being well educated about the issue is only half the battle. She believes if more people understood what depression was and how to handle someone that is suffering from it, the risk of suicide could be cut down significantly.

“If you had more educated friends that could help handle the situation, instead of running away because they are overwhelmed with the information, or don’t want to be the one that deals with it, it can make all the difference,” Smith said.

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Negative stigma hinders national psychiatric institutes ANDY CAMPBELL Chief Reporter | @SirAndyCampbell

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The Campus Town Redevelopment Incentive Program began in 2013 with the demolition of buildings near campus.

Campus Town development continues City council to revisit incentives this spring

ANDY CAMPBELL Chief Reporter | @SirAndyCampbell

The Campus Town Redevelopment Incentive Program was adopted

by Maryville City Council nearly two years ago. According to the proposal, the purpose of the program was to enhance the Campus Town overlay area by “infill and redevelopment.”

The east side of town was designated to encourage developers to build new rental properties.

Maryville City Manager Greg McDanel said the project, more commonly known as C-TRIP, continues to benefit the community.

“Any time we remove unsafe and dangerous structures, it improves neighborhood quality,” McDanel explained. “It certainly improves student housing and the overall attractiveness of the area.”

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This attractiveness may come at a price to students in the area. Maryville property owner Kirby Morrison believes these new developments could increase the cost of housing.

“These newer units are going to be nice and well equipped, but they may have higher costs, which means higher rent for the tenant,” Morrison said.

Through C-TRIP, old houses and structures deemed by the city to be substandard or dilapidated can be demolished without tipping-fees.

As these new units continue in development, some students are showing interest during their search for housing. Northwest senior elementary education major Gina Felzke said she’s excited to see the results of C-TRIP. “Because I work on campus, I’m trying to find a place that is closer to campus, and Campus Town is a really nice thought to have,” Felzke said.

With excitement comes unease for the project. Felzke said she likes the idea of new housing, but is concerned about the costs.

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“Price is a major thing for me, and I know it is for a lot of other people,” Felzke said. “I think the only problem I would have with it is if it is going to be too expensive.”

New developments can include unexpected costs for renters, including premiums, higher deposits and increased energy bills.

“I think there’s always going to be a need for older, more affordable properties,” Morrison said. “I think it’s a good way to get some unlivable properties out of there, though. It will be good to replace them with new homes.”

C-TRIP will enhance the attractiveness, but its first purpose was the safety of those living in the neighborhood.

The program will expire April 9, at which time, the city will decide whether to renew the incentives or allow them to expire.

“We think it has been a good program for the city,” McDanel said. “It has led to four or five different C-TRIP projects and I think some may be forming on the horizon.”

Distorted labels shadow individuals associated with psychiatric rehabilitation facilities. It’s a stigma considered so damaging, it’s prevented millions from taking action and seeking treatment.

“That has an impact on how quickly they get treatment and what may happen after that,” said Director of Psychology at Northwest Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center Dr. Tara Tubbesing.

Studies indicate one in four Americans live with a mental illness, however two-thirds of those individuals will not seek treatment. Director of Public Affairs for the Missouri Department of Public Health Debra Walker said in an email that a lack of knowledge, or fear of disclosure and rejection can be the cause.

“People have physical problems, like diabetes or high blood pressure, and they know they have to go to the doctor and get help, or that they need to be on medications or make lifestyle changes. The same can be true for mental illness,” Tubbesing explained.

A lack of knowledge or understanding can have unwanted consequences. Those consequences are being felt in Iowa, as Governor Terry Branstad plans to close two state mental health facilities.

According to Executive Director of the Missouri Mental Health Foundation Patty Henry the state of Missouri is not experiencing the same battles.

The state has seven adult psychiatric rehabilitation facilities and one children’s facility. Governor Nixon continues to show support and push for the continued education in mental health.

“The state has been extremely supportive in the field of mental health treatment,” Henry said. “And not only there, but we’ve also gotten a lot of support in preventive services.”

These facilities exist to offer people the opportunity to seek treatment to regain control of their lives. No amount of state funding can protect them from the negative stigmas that are attached.

“Individuals with brain disorders have a real chance at claiming full, productive lives,” Walker stated in her email. “But only if they take advantage of their access to treatment and services.”

In Henry’s opinion, it is the fear of the unknown that has created not

only the stigma, but the hateful terms associated with these facilities. “Crazy,” “psychotic” and “insane” are only a few of the labels society has placed on a psychiatric institution.

“I think it’s important to speak out and talk about this,” Henry said. “I think it’s important for people living with a mental illness to own it. When they do that, and start talking about it and share experiences, other people become more comfortable with it as well.”

She said these individuals have a leadership opportunity of sorts.

This opportunity could potentially broaden the knowledge of others and open their minds.

Tubbesing believes sharing experiences offers the opportunity to connect with one another.

“You have to understand we all suffer from different stresses during different periods of our lives,” Tubbesing said. “Most people will have periods of time where they will be more anxious or more depressed than other periods of time.”

Financial cuts have taken place and adjustments have been forced to be made, but according to Walker, the state legislature continues to work with mental health to the best of its ability. From there, the responsibility is on the public.

“We need to understand that mental health is as necessary to treat as any other medical diagnosis,” Henry said. “This is a medical diagnosis, and the earlier we seek treatment, the better the outcome will be.”

Unfortunately for some, the outcome is not the one desired, as is the case with the patients at Northwest Psychiatric Rehabilitation. Not admitted voluntarily, these patients come through the courts either not fit for trial or found not guilty by reason of insanity.

Most patients have the ability to regain control of their lives through treatment. According to Tubbesing, she sees patients work extremely hard and urges others to try and better understand their situation.

“Different people need different kinds of help, and sometimes the amount of help someone needs is more than what is available in an outpatient program,” Dr. Tubbesing explained. “People need to keep in mind these are all people too, they’ve just had extreme challenges in their life that others don’t experience, that have led them to where they are.”

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Walgreens gives customers alternative payment method

ANDY CAMPBELL

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Last October, Walgreens announced it will allow customers the opportunity to use Apple Pay when making in-store purchases, but not everyone is sold on it.

According to Walgreens spokeswoman Mailee Garcia, the company has seen a double in mobile transactions.

“Walgreens is simplifying the mobile wallet experience by embracing payment capabilities such as Apple Pay,” Garcia said.

Apple Pay is a feature available on the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.

Not only does the limited availability puts constraints on the number of customers using the new service, but a number of those customers are confused about what the service really is.

“I’m not entirely sure how it works,” senior Jake Ragan said. “I have it linked through my iTunes account, but I’ve never really used it for anything else.”

Former Northwest student Jordan Fields is an avid user of Apple Pay. In her opinion, the feature is a huge convenience to those taking advantage of it.

“Apple Pay is sort of like having an electronic credit card. I have mine through my debit card,” Fields said. “So, lets say I go out and leave my wallet at home, I can still go to the store and get what I need because I have my debit card on my phone.”

According to Fields, the number of stores offering the opportunity to use Apple Pay, even in Kansas City, is limited.

“Once a store has it, it’s great, but if a store doesn’t have it, it’s pointless,” Fields said.

Junior Dani Allen owns the iPhone 6 but chooses not to use the Apple Pay feature because of security.

“I understand there is a fingerprint security system to it. However, I know there’s a lot of iCloud break-ins and hacks,” Allen said. “I’ve already had my identity stolen once, so I try to avoid that kind of stuff.”

Security remains a concern for Allen when it comes to putting her credit card information in her phone, but Fields said she thinks the service is safer than an average wallet.

“I think it’s safer because if my wallet is stolen, I have to call each and every credit card company and cancel those cards, whereas if my phone is stolen, I don’t have to cancel my card completely, I just have to shut down Apple Pay,” Fields said.

When beginning an Apple Pay account, the member enters their card information. From that point on, the card number displayed in Apple Pay is different than the front of the actual card. This feature is designed to enhance safety and eliminate the likelihood of the information being stolen.

“I just feel like they need to work out the glitches,” Allen said. “They need to prove to their customers that it is extra safe.”

Even with the security concerns from some, the convenience is enough. Moving into an era of technology, more companies will begin looking for ways to simplify the customer experience, similar to what Apple has done.

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Maryville residents are able to use Apple Pay at the Walgreens store as an alternative to credit or debit cards.

“I think a lot of people are looking for just one solid thing you can carry that will have everything there. So, I think Apple is trying to move toward that,” Ragan said.

Ragan feels as time advances,

more people will begin using the service and the use of mobile transactions will continue to become more popular.

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Oak Pointe provides licensed assisted living for Maryville LAUREN MCCOY Managing Editor | @McCoy014

The 37,000 square feet building at Icon Road and Country Club Drive is the Oak Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care center, where 46 studio apartments wait to be filled by elderly residents.

While Maryville has several residential care facilities, Oak Pointe will be the first assisted living center and one of two facilities with secured memory care.

“Assisted living is that sort of in-between care, between a residential care facilities and a nursing home,” Community Relations Director Stephanie Gaa explained. “We provide a home-like setting. They are apartments they rent every month, and they bring their own furniture, but we provide care and services that go along with it.”

At Oak Pointe, residents are provided with three meals a day, nurses to take care of medicine management and assistance with personal care needs within their apartments. One

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“I’m working with a couple professors here on campus to try to find a certified therapeutic recreational specialist,” Florea said. “We’d like to hire a CTRS, that way, if we hire them as our activities director, we can use the gerontology program and have allocations for all those students to get their internship hours and practicum hours right in Maryville.”

Aside from the community, developers at ClearPath Senior Holdings carefully chose the location for Oak Pointe in hopes of appealing to the residents.

“When developers were looking at properties, one thing that drew them in with this one was to the east and north will be residential areas, so you can see the roof lines of the houses and some of their trees, but to the south and west, those are pieces of farmland, and they will always stay farmland,” Florea said. “For those residents coming that did grow up on a farm or grew up here, where it is more rural compared to your big city,

of the aspects that sets Oak Pointe apart from other care facilities resides in the 13 apartments designated for memory care.

“It’s a neighborhood,” Gaa explained. “We have a secured memory care neighborhood to keep away from it being institutional, and that is for the people who have the more advanced stages of dementia or Alzheimer’s.”

Beyond the residents, Executive Director Kim Folea is excited to work with the community to provide benefits for everyone.

“The owners of the development company, Clearpath, that was one of the things they really wanted to do: partner with as many local organizations as possible,” Florea said. “They really want to partner and tie into the community, so we’re looking at the University in trying to tie in with the gerontology program. We really want to take advantage of that.”

One particular connection Florea and Gaa look forward to creating is with students within Northwest’s gerontology department, one that would save students from driving

it gives them the chance to still be part of the farm land.”

With several rooms already booked, Gaa and Florea are hopeful that residents will begin moving in late February or early March as the facility completes its state licensure.

They expressed excitement for the residents to experience what Florea’s husband called “the five star hotel of assisted living.”

The one and two bedroom studio apartment have features such as 6-foot double windows, safety grab bars in the bathrooms and a 5-foot turning radius at every corner to allow for what is known as “aging in place.”

“They can come to us being extremely independent and as their health may deteriorate over the years, they do what is called aging in place,” Florea said. “They may advance from independent walking to maybe a cane to a walker, and even if they get to a point where they get a wheelchair, they can stay in that same apartment because we’ve made accommodations for that.”

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BRIEF Human Resource major creation approved by Board of Regents The Northwest Missouri State University Board of Regents during its regular meeting Jan. 30 approved the creation of a major in organizational behavior and human resource management.

Northwest Provost Dr. Timothy Mottet said the new major was designed based on a need identified by Northwest’s strategic enrollment planning process as well as competencies recommended by the Society of Human Resource Management.

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Mental illness carries dangerous stigma

Before discussing the importance of mental health in this editorial, readers need to have some understanding of what it means to have a mental illness.

Imagine wearing several layers of clothing that can’t ever be removed.

A woolen coat of anxiety constantly scratches and rakes your bare skin while a scarf of worry tightens every time you have to explain your condition to someone new. The clothes weigh more and more each day, and it quickly becomes smothering.

There’s a watch that ticks away the seconds, minutes, hours spent in doctor’s offices, and a pair of shoes that click with every step. The clicks echo, and they never sound the same, but they never fade either; they bounce around your brain and murmur, “Did you see how they looked at you? You’re doing this wrong. You’re

useless. Just quit before everyone sees you’re such a failure. There’s no reason for you to even be here anymore.”

This might seem like an exaggeration, but in reality, there is no easy way to explain what it means to have a mental illness; this description is mild compared to what some people experience.

This year, as many as seven percent – or to put that into perspective around 500 Northwest students – could seriously consider suicide due to mental health issues, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Twenty-five percent of collegeaged students have been diagnosed with or treated for a mental health condition, but even these statistics do not begin to efficiently convey the importance of this issue.

In this week’s issue, our Missourian reporters delved into some

heavy material, the national concern regarding psychiatric institutions, the climbing suicide rate in Missouri and the launch of a campaign for mental health awareness. Throughout our reporting, the value of thoroughly listening to those with mental illness became increasingly clear.

One of the biggest problems with mental illness is the surrounding negative stigma, which is the number one reason people don’t seek help for mental health issues. People fear being treated differently, or consider themselves weak for being unable to deal with “a little depression.” Some worry about losing jobs, friends or significant others if they reveal their “true selves.” Not being in control of your mind or actions is terrifying in itself; believing the public will label you insane and throw you in an institution is just as bad.

With over 90 percent of suicides committed by people with a mental illness, it’s crucial that we take steps to fight for the people who are afraid to reach out for help. They can only do so much; those without mental illness have to step up.

With the arrival of the “I Will Listen” campaign on our campus, the editorial board encourages Bearcats to take part and truly learn about the havoc mental illness can wreak on a life. College students easily understand stress and worry, but imagine trying to balance a college lifestyle while feeling out of control of your brain. The challenge is intense, and not everyone can win the battle by themselves.

Mental health does not have a face.

It does not have immediately recognizable symptoms, and because we do not take it seriously, it’s sometimes written

off for years before someone is diagnosed or treated. To fix this problem, we must become the face for mental health. We must stop casually using words like, “crazy” or “psycho” and prove that we can provide a safety-net for those who feel like they’re spiraling out of control. We have to validate people who are struggling, and eliminate the disdain for those who express emotional distress.

As a university, and society, we need to break down the stigma that surrounds mental illness and amplify the message that they are not alone.

We can create an environment where they feel safe in speaking out and seeking treatment. All it takes is three little words, and you could save a life.

Mental health matters, and this is the time to show it. If you’re suffering, don’t be afraid: we will listen.

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Removal of Booth College dean position causes uncertainty The tone in the meeting that announced the elimination of the Booth College Dean position was one of confusion and uncertainty. Questions of funding, faculty promotion and administrative power structures permeated the room. Amidst considerable optimism for this new experiment, there is an unavoidable aura of failure.

After four years of searching, the University has thrown in the towel.

The story on the front page of this week’s Missourian details Provost Tim Mottet’s new vision of the Booth College. All of the crucial decisions a dean would make will now be left to a “dean’s council,” which is made up the chairs of the departments of Agriculture, Business and Communication/ Mass Media. Northwest alumni and Foundation board member Michael Faust will serve as visiting dean and will likely perform primarily fundraising duties.

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Mottet made it clear that he will not be launching a fourth dean search, so it remains to be seen what will be done if this venture fails.

The shifting power structure in the Booth College could also become a problem in the future. Instead of a single dean making the final decisions, the governance will be shared by the three academic department chairs. Each department has distinct interests, needs and goals, and those will come in to play during meaningful budget discussions.

At the meeting, one faculty member sensibly mentioned that while the three current chairs have a strong relationship now, things change. Harmonious relationships can sour over time.

This may be especially true considering the intense discussions that will be undertaken in the new dean’s council.

It is clear that this is a conciliatory measure, set in motion as a necessity following the latest failure to find a leader of the Booth College. Still, Mottet did his best to characterize this experiment as a bold step forward.

In praising this new program, Mottet mentioned that “he didn’t

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There is still much to be worked out and Mottet did not have an answer to all of the faculty’s questions.

The provost obviously spent ample time crafting this proposal, but it is such a radical shift in a new direction that it would be impossible to account for everything. Many of the finer details will be left to the new dean’s council and faculty to work out. This ambiguity elicited significant concern from several members of the faculty during the meeting.

One faculty member was particularly concerned with the decision’s effect on the promotion process. To receive a promotion, a faculty member must receive a recommendation from the dean of the college. Without a dean, an integral part of the process must be revisited. For faculty who may have had a great relationship with acting dean Greg Haddock, this is disconcerting news.

Another issue is how to evaluate the efficacy of this “pilot” program. Professor Janet Marta expressed discernible unease during the meeting when Mottet talked about how the success or failure of this experiment will be determined.

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consider this to be a failed search,” much to the chagrin of many faculty members at the meeting. He later pointed out that “it’s better to have a failed search than to hire someone who is not the right fit.”

This is a fair point. Still, the prolonged inability to find anyone willing to work as a dean at Northwest is disconcerting. Mottet mentioned that the Booth College position was unique, but is it really any more unique than the position of dean in the College of Arts and Sciences? That position was filled within months. It has become increasingly evident that the Booth College, for whatever reason, is a college that no one wants to lead.

It must be understood that this is a trial program and Mottet has every intention of monitoring its success at every turn. Doubt is what is fueling the concerns of faculty and that is understandable. Looking forward after years largely in the dark, at least the Booth College has a plan for its leadership.

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Only in America can limiting wife beaters and stalkers from owning guns be considered a “political ploy” as Missouri representative Rick Brattin (R-Harrisonville) put it.

Missouri Democrat Stacey Newman was joined by Kansas Republican Barbara Boiller in introducing these gun control bills to their respective state legislatures. The fact that the bill’s sponsors were able to work across the aisle signifies the bill’s sensibility.

As someone who has seen the toll domestic violence can have on people, there is a stunning amount of obliviousness from those who oppose legislation that would hinder dangerous people from having firearms.

According to the Bureau of Justice, firearms were used to kill more than two-thirds of domestic violence victims every year between 1990 and 2005. Yet again, this shows the tunnel vision many in America have regarding firearms. Making a “safe gun owner” slightly inconvenienced seems to matter more than protecting the lives of men and women who need it most. If someone is a “responsible” gun owner, their rights would not be taken away, obviously.

This sensible, bipartisan and bistate proposal allows for people to send in an application that would forbid a dangerous person to have a gun. The opposition seems to believe that because anyone can send one of these applications, it will mean people will send in frivolous claims, all in order to hinder gun owners “right to bear arms”. They seem to think us dirty liberals have nothing better to do but fill out forms that legitimate abuse and stalking victims need so they can either stay alive or not live in constant fear.

What is even more despicable regarding this issue is that the opposition spits in the face of law enforcement officials who know this problem better than most. Prosecutors and activist organizations are lauding such a logical step, yet the republican majority will, in all likelihood, kill something that will lead to the death of their constituents.

This lumps into a bigger point that America has made over the past several months: someone’s gun and insecurities matter more than the actual safety of children, women and men who live under constant fear.

Just because a right is given through the constitution does not mean we can’t analyze its use in modern society. This relativistic viewpoint on guns is terrifying. How can anyone say, with a straight face, that we should not do something about the 11,000 people who die a year from domestic violence. Why shouldn’t we consider that two out of every three women killed by their spouse were shot by guns kept in the home?

Doesn’t it only make sense to do something that allows the police to begin working on eliminating a major threat and cause of domestic violence murder?

We can say that something must be done and if your need for an expedited gun procurement process matters more that these grim statistics, then I will be one of those crazy liberals who puts in an application so you can’t get one for the sake of Kansans and Missourians alike.

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Northwest has a mission statement: every student, every day. This is no exception when it comes to the success of students not yet enrolled.

“They (ACT) find a direct correlation that the more core courses you take in high school, the better you perform in college, and the stronger those courses are, the better you’re going to perform,” said Beverly Schenkel, Northwest Dean of Enrollment. “It’s all about having that firm foundation.”

That foundation falters in school districts which lack accreditation from the state. Under state laws, core curriculum aligns with graduation requirements, but that doesn’t necessarily provide support and assistance for students.

“Those core courses don’t even begin to touch on career preparation and career exploration, figuring out skills sets and what to look at for a major,” Schenkel said. “Most of those students aren’t getting that support.”

Northwest’s dedication to student success is applied during the enrollment process as well. According to Schenkel, they do what they can to offer alternative ways of enrollment.

“We apply the admissions index score along with the high school core curriculum,” Schenkel explained.

“The index score is a combination of the ACT percentile and class

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“Some people find themselves in an instance where they need to get behind to the wheel of a car to go home and harm themselves, or others.”

The drugs eventually took control. Forfeiting his mission of a spiritual journey, Sawyer was thrust into a dangerous world he was never prepared for.

“I do have some regrets,” Sawyer said. “I made decisions that, in retrospect, I wish I would have done differently.”

According to Jones, an addict will usually come to a point in their life when they want to get better, but by that time serious damage has been done to relationships in their life. At that point, past actions severely affect their future.

Addicts are prone to stealing and deceiving those around them in order to continue their addiction, a habit that leaves them isolated from friends and family.

rank percentile. They’re given equal weight, and so the idea is if you’re not a good standardized test taker but you work hard in the classroom, it should compensate for that.”

Northwest created the alternate routes through admissions to accommodate a district close in proximity. Kansas City Public Schools only achieved provisional accreditation in 2012.

Before then, classrooms in the district may have lacked the foundation students need to find success in college courses. According to Schenkel, the University looks for indicators in these situations.

“The high school GPA is an indicator to commitment of their studies and their work ethic, but as a state institution we can’t look at only one measure. We have to look at that standard that is in place for all students,” Schenkel said. “Some scores in that ACT tell us a lot about their foundation and preparational knowledge. Students that have done work on their own to supplement their education, that’s going to show up in those scores.”

Schenkel said Northwest’s mission for student success is elevated through the Assist Program, which 10 percent of incoming freshman will be admitted in to. The Assist Program, formerly known as Enhanced Freshman Seminar, provides students with one-onone coaching through rigorous courses.

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only impact unaccredited districts may have on the University. Schenkel said the Education Department on campus also experiences complications.

“We may be a resource for that school district in making a difference to them, but also our student teachers have one less district to complete their student teaching in,” Schenkel explained.

Students begin by selecting “hubs,” or areas they might want to student teach in. From then, students select districts within the hubs and Northwest works to get them as close to their first choice as possible.

When Kansas City Public Schools achieved provisional accreditation in 2012, they opened another outlet for student teaching. According to Northwest’s Director of Field Experiences Greg Rich, this an outlet that still has not been utilized.

“We have not had a student request to go to Kansas City School District,” Rich said. “I’ve had students request to go into other districts which I would consider to be urban, but specifically we have never had someone request Kansas City.”

Northwest allows students from suffering districts an opportunity at higher education, but they also allow those same students an opportunity to make a difference.

“We often get students that come from the urban setting that want to go back there and make that difference,” said Joyce Piveral, Dean of the

“During my time of use, I did have a couple of friends that absolutely despised it, and there was a separation that took place,” Sawyer said. “I think it was a contributing factor in that happening, but as with any similar situation there were many different things taking place that fed into that.”

A pivotal point came in Sawyer’s life when a night out resulted in a night behind bars.

“I have had a brush up with the law,” Sawyer said. “Now I’ve cleared that and moved past that, but society will look down upon that.”

Sawyer said that is when he knew he needed to make adjustments in his life.

“I overcame that criminal record, used it to better myself and decided to clean up my actions and thought patterns,” Sawyer explained. “I managed to get it removed from my record through the rehabilitation process.”

The rehabilitation process is not easy for an addict. Jones claims rehab patients will experience emotions from euphoria to depression. Some patients even experience far more disturbing post-effects.

“There have been a lot of people

that have used a certain drug, and even after getting away from it, they still suffer from psychotic paranoia,” Jones said. “There’s some that still have hallucinations. People that use methamphetamines usually wind up with a mood disorder afterward.”

Sawyer’s experiences led him down a dangerous path that ended with a familiar finish. Within 12 months, he rebounded and cleaned up his life. After the turbulent journey, one thought stood out as he reflected on his story.

“It is extremely unsafe to do anything, whether you know what is going to happen or not,” Sawyer explained. “You never know if it’s good or bad or mixed with something else. You really have no idea.”

His experimental use allowed the drug to take hold of his life, like so many others who started with good intentions. Jones has the same message for anyone in that situation.

“Walk away,” she said. “Life is not better if you start using, it tremendously becomes worse than anything you could have ever imagined. Find the strength to get up and walk away.”

Blotters for the week of Feb. 5 Maryville Public Safety

Jan. 28 A bicycle was recovered at the 700 block of North Davis.

There was a report of a hay fire at the 24000 block of 300 Street.

James D. Martin, 67, Kinzers, Penn., was in an accident at the intersection of North Laura and East Second Street.

Northwest Missouri State University Police Department Jan. 31 A summons was issued for disorderly conduct at Perrin Hall.

A summons was issued for drug law violation at Franken Hall.

Jan. 29 An accident occurred between Trevory R. Butler, 19, Lees Summit, Mo., and Nicole L. Hopkins, 19, Bucyrus, Kan., at the 900 block of College Avenue.

block of North Market.

Elizabeth H. Grayson, 19, was charged with a minor in possession and resisting arrest at the 300 block of North Market.

Jonathon R. Wilson, 29, was charged with careless and imprudent driving and failure to maintain financial responsibility at the 1500 block of North Main Street.

Hayley A. Munoz, 19, was charged with a minor in possession at the 300 Feb. 1 A summons was issued for stealing at the Student Union.

A summons was issued for illegal weapons possession at Sycamore Apartment.

Feb. 2 There is an ongoing investigation for stealing at North Complex.

Jan. 30 Levi C. Allen, 20, was charged with a minor in possession at the 400 block of East Fifth Street.

A summons was issued for disorderly conduct at Hudson Hall.

A summons was issued for liquor law violation at South Complex.

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College of Education and Human Services. “We try to work with those students to make sure that happens.

When you have really good teachers, that impacts not only that district, but the entire state.”

In the opinion of Piveral, KCPS has made great strides in education.

Their provisional accreditation allows them the necessary tools and resources to make changes in the classroom. According to Rich, this comes through direct support from the state.

“There is a high level of direct intervention from the state,” Rich said.

“They want to see focus and they want the district to show some sort of yield or improvement in the classroom.”

“When you hear things in the news or you see things, your form perceptions or opinions around that,” Dr. Piveral said.

These perceptions and opinions have created a stigma for a district nearby in need of help. Every classroom comes with a set of challenges, according to Dr. Piveral, and the unfortunate end is most college students are seeking an opportunity with the least amount of challenges.

“There is room for us to grow,” Piveral explained. “I think we form opinions off of the extremes we see and hear instead of the daily activities that take place, so I want our students to see those districts and experience them before making their decisions.”

STAGES OF A PSYCHEDELIC HIGH A “common” high Enhanced colors and sound, increased awareness of past Distorted view of physical surroundings and time Strong hallucinations, voices Complete disconnect from reality

Counselor Mike Mattock works at Wellness Services and said there are a handful of signs to look out for when it comes to someone that may be suffering from depression.

“Depressed mood, diminished interest or pleasure in things, change in appetite, altered sleep habits and sometimes thoughts of death are all signs to look for when assessing whether or not someone is having a problem,” Mattock said.

Mattock stated that symptoms would have to be sustained over a two week period and the individual will show multiple symptoms to be diagnosed with clinical depression, however one should take any sign of depression seriously.

Mattock also advises to address the person once a problem has been discovered. Any concerned friend should talk to them and recommend that they go to Wellness Services.

If they are not comfortable going alone, that friend has the option of going with them.

“They can make an appointment and come in,” Mattock said. “But, if things are too bad to wait, they can just walk in and talk to someone.”

Many of the top issues he sees are stress, mood issues, relationship issues and academic issues. He said these feelings are reflected in society - not just college - and that if someone is feeling any of these things, they are not alone.

Smith applauds what is done at Wellness Services, but does not think that everyone is aware of the availability of it.

“Wellness Services does a good job talking to people and helping them out, but I feel like not everyone knows about what they do, or don’t want to go there because they don’t think they need the help,” Smith said.

“And that just goes back to the Midwest stigma on depression.”

Mattock also agrees that there is more that can be done to help put an end to this issue.

“Just like any issue in life, there is always more that can be done,” Mattock said. “But, there are organizations on campus like ‘To Write Love On Her Arms’ that are doing good work to help suicide awareness on campus.”

Mattock said that if things look severe enough that the person’s life may be in danger, Wellness Services, University Police or Residential Life should be contacted so that the situation can be further assessed.

Smith said there are other ways to combat depression besides talking it out with a close friend, such as taking care of yourself by getting good sleep or working out.

“I thought working out was dumb at first, but it really works,” Smith said.

“Because it releases endorphins, which is what your body is lacking when you’re suffering from depression.”

If these solutions do not seem to help, however, Smith said going to a physician may be a good option.

Sometimes depression can be due to a chemical imbalance that can only be combated by medication.

However, individuals that suffer from depression must be evaluated on their own merit. It should be treated the same as any other medical condition.

She also had some final advice for anyone going through depression.

“Even when it feels like there is now way you can get out of this, it doesn’t mean there isn’t a way,” Smith said. “It’s important to remember that it will be okay and you will get out of it.”

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The Looking Glass: a personal story

Contributor describes mental health journey

The first time I can remember hearing the words was when I was 14. I was sitting in a middle school health class, and the day’s topic was mental illness.

When I first heard the words “mental illness,” I thought there’s no way that would ever affect the person I would one day become. I had the world in the palm of my hands. I had a great group of friends, straight A’s in class and a family that loved me.

Yet here I sit on the tiled floor, the door locked to protect me from the world outside. Not the world as you may see it, but the one my mind has created for me. A world in which every stare is one of perpetual judgment. A world of failure and of selfdoubt. Who wouldn’t want protection from that, right?

Or better question, who wouldn’t want out? Scattered around me on the floor are fragments of the bathroom mirror, but they don’t reflect the room I’m in. I see memories. Moments of laughter and joy from a life that seems a part of the distant past.

If I close my eyes, I can see a figure. A woman standing in the room with a comforting smile, slowly gathering the pieces of broken glass. She hands them to me.

With my eyes open, I look at the shards around me. I’m locked in a place of eternal darkness. I’ve been walking a labyrinth through my mind, and my illness is winning the game.

The world outside that door is full of people who don’t understand.

I wear a label on my forehead. Rather than calling me by name, they’d rather call me crazy or insane. They can’t understand the feeling that every move I make is a disappointment. They can’t see the darkness that rests in the back of the mind.

I know there are others out there like me, but because society has made them too afraid to speak, I feel completely alone in my battle. That’s why I’m completely alone in this bathroom.

I grab a jagged piece of glass from the floor and hold it in front of me. I don’t even recognize the person reflected. In the looking glass, I can’t see myself, but I only see my illness; maybe that’s all that’s left. The memories I saw earlier, maybe they’re just that. I think I finally found the end

of the labyrinth, it’s just not the exit I expected to find.

I know these illnesses can be controlled, and I know I’m not the only one who sees the world differently. Speak out and don’t hold back, otherwise you’ll find yourself hiding from the world behind a locked door.

Otherwise you’ll find yourself unable to recognize the life you see through the looking glass.

Contributions to the Lifestyle section do not reflect the views of the Northwest Missourian.

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‘Project Almanac’ provides predictable science-fiction plot MAUREEN PROKSEL Missourian Reporter | @TheMissourian

In this Chronicle-meets-Cloverfield science fiction flick, we follow the characters through the plot using the eyes of a video camera.

David Raskin (Johnny Weston), a gifted 17-year-old high school student, dreams of getting into college at Massachusetts Institute of Technology but is $40K short of funding. The discovery of a set of time machine blueprints initially seems like the perfect way to achieve this dream.

While it’s a relatively predictable plot for frequent flyers of science fiction movies, it’s still a fun ride. We see small, unexpected twists and turns that keep us interested in the story. When a character makes a big breakthrough discovery in typical science fiction fashion – whether they’ve discovered how to use the DNA preserved in a mosquito to bring dinosaurs back to life or how to build and power a time machine – there’s always the initial excitement over a newfound ability.

The discovery gets used for personal interests, which, uncharacteristically for this genre, leads the characters down a path of trouble. When the situation begins to get out of hand, Raskin decides their discovery isn’t as great a gift as they initially thought.

The plot is documentary-style from the point of view and partially narrated by a character, and in some scenes the camera is at odd angles; in one scene, the camera is sitting at the feet of the main characters as they stand in the time machine. In Project Almanac, we see everything from the shoulder camera of David’s younger sister Christina, and she partially narrates several scenes. Naturally, there is some shakiness to it and other characters acknowledge the existence of the camera.

“Project Almanac” is not just a science fiction thriller, it also has its humorously ironic moments. While David is portrayed throughout the film

as highly intelligent, he is comically clueless about what to say to Jessie (Sofia Black-D’Elia), the girl he likes who ends up traveling through time with David, his friends, and his sister.

For example, after buying VIP tickets on Ebay to an Imagine Dragons concert that happened three months ago, they use the machine to attend the concert and use the tickets to go backstage. After learning that he made a mistake while he was there, David goes back in time – again – to fix the problem. Everything seems fine initially, they notice strange things happening (a plane crash responsible for 77 deaths; Jessie runs into herself while going back in time, and she vanishes.) David then has to make one final decision on how to undo the mayhem – all while the police are at his door investigating Jessie’s disappearance.

Anyone who likes movies about “nerds” will love all the “science-y” talk sprinkled throughout the film.

David and his friends casually discuss electromagnetic energy, chemistry and physics from the beginning of the movie to illustrate that this is a really smart kid, making us want to see him get into the college of his dreams.

The broad idea behind the plot has been done before, and this is hardly Oscar-winning. But there are enough elements to make us sympathize with the characters (who wouldn’t want to find out the numbers for the winning lottery ticket?) and enjoy following them through their escapades. Despite its predictability, Project Almanac is a fun journey.

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That’s kind of an awkward statement. I’m not an alcoholic, and it’s not that I love being drunk or anything like that; I just love tasting different kinds of beer.

I’m not calling myself a connoisseur. I’m just another college student that discovered the build-your-own six-pack at HyVee and filled it with anything but Bud Light. Boulevard’s Sample 12 pack also came in clutch when my interest in craft brews developed.

Look, when the clock hits 5 p.m. on a Friday, go ahead and grab the 30 pack of Natty, but when you’re looking for a brew any other time of the week, go ahead and cut my list of favorites out and paste it to your fridge.

You’re welcome.

I use an app called UnTapped to keep track of what I’ve tried, what I liked and what was just plain … interesting. I first discovered this app interning in a major city. I didn’t expect many

people in Maryville to use the app. More do than I thought, but it’s social and location features are still almost useless unless you’re willing to take a road trip.

I’m an IPA nut that believes there can never be too many hops.

However, for the purposes of this column, I’ll try and have a wide variety to choose from.

One of my favorite breweries is based out of Chicago. Goose Island was founded in 1988 and has been creating specialty brews ever since. One of my favorite varieties is the Endless IPA. It’s a beer chocked full of hops while still maintaining a smooth finish.

I’m not sure if anything from New Glarus Brewing Company is sold in Maryville, but I figured it was worth a mention if anyone ever travels north. Their Spotted Cow variety is a smooth Farmhouse Ale reminiscent of Boulevard’s famous Tank 7. While we’re talking Tank 7, if you haven’t tried one, go get one now.

A little bit closer to home, give Free State Brewing Company a

shot. They’re based in Lawrence, Kansas, so of course its going to be perfect, It’s also not far away if you want to take a trip to see where it’s made.

This next one came as a surprise to me. When I think Nebraska, I think corn and football. Craft beer (although in many cases is synonymous with football) isn’t one of the main things the state is known for. Lucky Bucket is based in the Omaha suburb of La Vista, Nebraska. Maybe it was my lack of expectations, but their preprohibition style lager and IPA made it on my favorites list.

These are just a few brews your man wants you to try. Don’t be afraid to branch out your selection. In college, a Heineken may seem like the good life, but for a dollar more, you can have something better.

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It’s an invisible pain. It probably affects someone you love. Mental illness is treated like a shameful secret, leaving the sufferer to fight impossible battles alone. But you can help with three simple words: “I will listen.”

That’s the message behind the I Will Listen campaign in the Maryville community and on campus, and the message the members at Northwest are looking to promote. The project’s goal is to reduce mental health stigma, and encourage open discourse about a problem that affects so many.

This award-winning, National Institute of Health (NIH) supported campaign has been brought to our campus because of Psychology professor Carla Edwards. Her connections with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) made it possible for Maryville to become the only small, rural town to receive funding for the program.

“The idea is very simple. Usually, mental health awareness campaigns teach you about what depression is, what symptoms to look for, how to know if you have a problem, when to seek help. This campaign does not address that. It addresses the four out of five people who will not be diagnosed with mental health issues,” Edwards said. “This campaign asks those individuals to get involved by listening when someone discloses mental illness issues; when someone discloses emotional problems; when someone discloses psychological issues – to stop and take time and listen non judgmentally.”

The main focus of the community and regional campaign is the Gathering of Support, to be held in the Union ballroom April 20, from 2:00 to 4:30 pm. Businesses and campus organizations, as well as community members and students, are invited to come and support the mission to reduce the stigma of mental illness. By lending support to the campaign, the community is making a pledge to listen when people disclose mental health issues. Edwards further explained the goal of the gathering.

“Our purpose for coming together is just to show support, and to give the community and the university the message that people who have mental illness – we will start treating that as an illness,” she

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said. “We will start understanding that it is not a character flaw, it is not something that is wrong with a person.”

People can show support by making a video to relay the simple message that they will listen when someone talks to them about mental health. Videos will be posted on a website for the Northwest Missouri area, to create a collage of friendly faces pledging promises to listen.

As the planning for the Gathering of Support is underway, Northwest students and faculty are doing a lot of work to prepare for a successful event.

The campaign has partnered with the students from the Behavioral Sciences Association and TWLOHA (To Write Love On Her Arms) on campus, and the Health Education Office, especially BK Taylor.

Along with Edwards, the campaign is sponsored by Jennifer Pratt-Hyatt. Those involved are looking for support from local businesses and organizations in the community and the university.

Issues of mental health awareness and reduction of mental health stigma are important to address as it affects so many Americans. As to Edwards explains hypothetically, the stigma of mental health issues causes people to not only forgo help but families to withdraw from those directly affected.

“People won’t get help because of the shame attached to it,” Edwards explained “It makes it very, very difficult.

If you can imagine trying to get help for cancer and having to feel embarrassed.

Like, I shouldn’t go get help because it’s a character flaw. I did something wrong, I made bad choices, so I shouldn’t go And I think that’s the way a lot of people feel about mental health issues.”

A lack of social support when dealing with mental health issues can be devastating to the mentally ill and their families. Often, mental health disclosures cause families to be shunned by society, as others may not understand the best way to respond. Edwards related her own experience with this matter.

“A student said to me not too long ago, ‘I never knew what to say when it was a suicide.’ And I said, ‘How about, I’m sorry for your loss?’” Edwards said.

“I lost a son to suicide fifteen years ago and I remember that period of time, and one of the things that was so overwhelming to me was the lack of social support.

“My family came to the funeral but

that’s about it. There were no friends, or acquaintances or colleagues in attendance. I didn’t get cards or letters or flowers the way that I did when my mother passed away last year.”

Resources in the Maryville area include: St. Francis Hospital, New Beginnings Counseling, Family Guidance and the Wellness Center. The stigma of seeking help often presents an obstacle for people in need of treatment. Edwards emphasized that seeking help for mental health issues should be no different than seeking help for physical issues.

“You have a sinus infection, you go to the doctor, you get relief,” she said.

“Why individuals with depression wait until they can’t get up out of bed and they’re suicidal is beyond my ability to understand – outside of the idea of mental stigma.”

Director of Personal Development and Counseling Rhonda Lesley is part of the team at the Northwest Wellness Center partnering with the I Will Listen campaign.

The Wellness Center offers students six free counseling sessions per trimester, which are built into tuition costs.

“I’d like students to know that everybody goes through periods of time in their lives when they don’t feel O.K. And it’s O.K. not to feel O.K. It’s not O.K. not to do anything about it,” Edwards said. “I think it’s hard sometimes for people to come through our door but once they do they realize we truly care. I want students to know we truly care about their wellbeing. There’s a lot of hope and a lot of help, and they are not alone.”

Ultimately, the campaign comes down to listening to others when they disclose mental health issues. This may seem daunting or uncomfortable for some, but as Courtney Koch Wellness Center counselor explained, “just be there.”

“It takes so much courage to share, and not sharing leads to more suffering,” Koch said. “But listen with respectful curiosity, without the intent to fix someone or take responsibility. Listening in itself is healing.”

Lesley explained further.

“I would tell them to give the person their presence,” she said. “Be focused on the individual fully. Put away the cell phones, the computers, and just really look that person in the eye and say ‘I’m here for you.’”

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Elijah Green is no stranger to success. He fought for four National Silver Glove titles and won three all before the age of 13.

Now, he will head back into the ring in search for his fourth title at the age of 15, after winning the regionals last weekend in Chicago. Elijah Green won by a unanimous decision in the 201-plus weight division.

Elijah Green is the son of the wellknown Chief of University Police Clarence Green. Clarence Green says his son’s work ethic is what sets him apart from other boxers in the midwest.

“He is extremely dedicated and I think that the amount of work that he is willing to put in is unprecedented,” Clarence Green said.

Being a heavyweight is new territory for Elijah Green, which changes a lot about how he approaches his fights.

“It’s been a lot different because I’m usually the biggest in my weight class,” Elijah Green said. “Now when I go to fight, I’m the smallest, so it’s a big change in the weight difference.”

The main reason Elijah Green did not fight for a Silver Gloves title last year is because he took a year off to try out for the Maryville Spoofhound wrestling team.

“I don’t feel like wrestling really affected my boxing in any way,” Elijah Green said. “I never really got too much into the wrestling. I never really liked it that much.”

Although taking a year off may seem like it would be hard on a boxer, Elijah Green thinks this has given him a chance to improve himself in every aspect as a fighter.

“I can hit a lot harder, I can move a lot faster, and my footwork is a lot cleaner,” Elijah Green said. “I think that I’m just all around a better fighter.”

Having this much success in such a young boxing career is almost unprecedented. While some athletes may let this kind of success go to their head, Elijah Green is humble as ever.

His father said he just wants his son to learn some valuable life lessons from his career in boxing.

“A lot of times in boxing they will use the analogy ‘The way you fight your fight in the ring is the way that you will live your life,’ and ‘Are you willing to risk it all to accomplish something,’” Clarence Green said. “I hope he always has that work ethic so that he will work hard and make sacrifices, so that he can provide for himself and his family.”

Although his father wants him to gain life experience, when Elijah Green was asked where he wanted his boxing career to take him, he did not hesitate to answer.

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Elijah Green is headed back into the ring after winning three National Silver Gloves. He is set to compete in Kansas City this weekend for his fourth belt.

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Leading scorer took long route to stardom RYAN EDWARDS Chief Sports Reporter| @RyanaldoEdwards

For Northwest senior guard Ariel Easton, Maryville is home. It was not always that way for the Bearcats’ leading scorer and teams lone senior.

The path to Maryville for Easton started when she was just a young girl. Easton grew up in Mishawaka, Indiana, where she attended Liberty Elementary. Easton said she had no knowledge of the game and how it worked, but she was eager to learn.

“I didn’t know a thing about basketball. I was a kid with a lot of speed,” Easton said. “I had a coach come up to me and say ‘Come on, you should go try out.’ It really opened my eyes to the ‘student’ part of basketball.”

From there, Easton started understanding the game. In her junior high days she was recruited to play for an AAU program named ‘NBA Select’. Easton says her coaches helped developed her game into what it is today.

“It was a real learning experience for me (playing for NBA Select),” Easton said. “That’s where I learned a lot of skills and a lot of my fundamental routines from that program. I played on that traveling team until I was ineligible to play anymore.”

Easton started at Clay High School in South Bend, Indiana, where she was coached by Steve Scott. At Clay, Easton received three first team all-conference honors and is the school’s all-time leading scorer.

In 2010, Easton was named the Conference Player of the Year and was also nominated to play the Mc-

Donald’s All-American game, which is one of the most prestigious events to a high school basketball player,.

After her senior season, Easton enrolled and played basketball at Palm State Community College in Florida. While at Palm State, Easton averaged 16.8 points per game, despite a sour ending to her time at Palm Beach State, where she lost time due to an eligibility issue.

“Things didn’t go as well as I hoped for,” Easton said. “I unfortunately lost part of my season there. It was at that point that it was time for me to move with my life and career.”

After doing countless hours of research, Easton enrolled at State Fair Community College in Sedalia, where she earned NJCAA second team All-America and All-Region honors. It was at State Fair when she met Northwest assistant coach Buck Scheel.

“We had a great season on the court there,” Easton said. “I grew as a player at State Fair. After that season, I sat down and wanted to take my game to the next level.”

After that season, Easton learned that she could not play at the next Division I level due in part to academic issues that she had. It was then that Easton decided to take a year off of school and basketball. During her break she became a waitress in Atlanta, Georgia.

Easton says that when Scheel was hired by Northwest head coach Michael Smith, everything changed.

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BRANDON ZENNER Editor in Chief

In December of 2010, Adam Dorrel was not expected to have his own office as the head football coach at Northwest Missouri State. That very office belonged to current Athletics Director Mel Tjeerdsma for 17 years and late head coach Scott Bostwick for nearly six months.

Four seasons, 46 wins, two MIAA titles and one National Championship later, the months continue to sneak up on what may be Dorrel’s most crucial season as head football coach of the Bearcats. The majority of the biggest contributors to the Division II powerhouse, products of Tjeerdsma and Bostwick, are now on to life after college football and the pressure will be on to Dorrel to capitalize with the recruits he has brought to Maryville himself.

To put the success of Northwest under Tjeerdsma in perspective, he witnessed 16 losses in his first two seasons – he went on to double-digit win seasons in 13 of the next 15 seasons along with seven national title appearances – and was a victim to only 46 defeats in his 17 seasons as head coach. Tjeerdsma also produced more than 40 All-Americans.

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Senior guard Ariel Easton pulls for a lay-up Jan. 28 against Lindenwood.

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Despite the masses of snow outside, it is baseball season here in Maryville for Northwest.

While the Bearcats’ first home game is slated for Feb. 27, they will travel to Alva, Oklahoma, for a Friday game and a Saturday doubleheader.

Two of those three games come against Northwestern Oklahoma and the third is against Regis out of Colorado. It should be an evenly-matched weekend as Northwest and Northwestern Oklahoma finished exactly .500 last season while Regis finished five games below.

“In early season baseball, you want to go out and play well,” head coach Darin Loe said. “You want to get your feet wet a little bit. You want to throw strikes on the mound. You want to play solid defense and have quality at-bats. Obviously, we’d love to come home 3-0 but most importantly, come out and play well.”

Loe said the Bearcats are bound to fare a little better against Regis, given they have dealt with some inclement weather as well. Northwestern Oklahoma, on the other hand, provides the team with a tall order.

“What we’ll do with Northwestern Oklahoma is we’ll take a look at their stat sheets and get some ideas on some of those guys,” Loe said. “We faced at least one of those guys last year so we have some charts on those guys. Obviously, they’re going to be a team that has been outside and been playing and practicing outside so they might have a little head start on us. They’re a good program (that is) gonna be a good test for us.”

Northwestern Oklahoma senior first basemen Jeff Martin is someone the Bearcats will need to work around, according to Loe. Martin hit .359 last season and is off to a good 2015 campaign hitting .462 with a home run and four RBI’s through three games.

“Everytime you go into a series, you kind of target those players that you don’t want to beat you,” Loe said.

“I think he’s certainly the guy in that lineup that they want up in a big situation so our key is keeping those guys off base in front of him. Let him hit those singles and doubles with nobody on and face the guys behind them.”

Last season, Northwest had the luxury of having a workhorse at the top of the rotation in Ryker Fox. He ended his senior season with a 7-4 record, but in the last five games, he nearly put the Bearcats in the playoffs – he single handedly pitched 34 innings with a 2.61 ERA, winning three games down that stretch.

“You can’t replace a guy like Ryker,” Loe said. “He was a guy that we could give the ball to and you were pretty sure that he was going to go out there and get you a win or a least keep you in the ball game all day long.”

To start the season, senior Kole Klocko gets the nod to serve as the team ace. He finished last season with 7.62 ERA while starting 9 games. Sophomore junior college transfer Anthony Caenepeel and true freshman Brad Roberts are penciled in as the teams two Saturday starters.

Senior catcher Blake Hardegree, who appeared in 37 out of a possible 46 games last season as the team’s backstop has full confidence in the new pitching staff. “(Caenepeel is) a baller,” Hardegree said. “He’ll come out and throw strikes. He’s got four pitches. He can throw them all for strikes. He’ll be good for us. (Roberts is) young. He’s a competitor, though.”

Not only will Northwest have to face some solid hitters this weekend, Northwestern Oklahoma had two pitchers last weekend pitch seven innings of scoreless baseball.

“Having the ability to get outside the last three weeks, we faced some pretty good arms of our own just on our pitching staff,” Loe said. “I think we fared pretty well. I think our lineup is kind of a unique lineup. We got guys with speed, guys that are great two-strike hitters, guys that can hit for power, hit for average.

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“I think when you take a look at our lineup, matching up against top pitching whether its this weekend or against the MIAA, I think we fare pretty well.”

Sophomores Nikko Pablo and Austin Wulff hit .400 and .278 respectively as freshman on last year’s team.

Wulff added 32 RBIs in 43 starts to go along with it. With 11 of the athletes on the roster being sophomores, Loe believes it is their year to step up and take the team to the next level.

“We had a lot of freshman last year,” Loe said. “I think right now, even though we have some really good juniors and seniors, I think the strength of our program is in the sophomore class. Those guys got playing time last year as true freshman. In center field, Garrett Fort is just a phenomenal athlete and could be the fastest guy in the league. He can really run it down in center field. Our outfield is full of freshman and sophomores.

So, that’s really a young class but just tremendous talent out there.”

Loe also said he believes senior first baseman Steven Garber is the best first baseman in the league. He hit .289 with 26 RBIs last season. He is also impressed with junior transfer shortstop Nick Gotta.

Hardegree has yet to see a winning season, as the Bearcats have failed to produce one since the 2008 season. However, finishing 23-23 last season and one game out of the playoffs, he believes the team turned a corner last season.

“I think a lot of it is energy,” Hardegree said. “We’ve got to bring energy to every game. There were times last year that we came into games and we were lackadaisical and we weren’t ready to play. With how our coaches have helped us this year, we’ve been getting after it. Every practice is high energy and good tempo and everything.

I think we’re right there,” Hardegree added. “I think we’re ready to go. Everybody is super excited to start again … I guess we’ll find out Friday.”

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The Northwest men’s basketball team commits few turnovers. The expression on the face of Head Coach Ben McCollum when he hears how well his team protects the ball sums up his philosophy on ball security.

His face lights up, his eyes get big, and he mutters, “Wow,” McCollum says. That’s because the men have the second best turnovers per game average in the country.

McCollum says it comes from habit, though, and not training. As well as his team does, he never tells his squad to protect the ball.

“It just happens,” McCollum says.

“I’m a big believer – and I’ve always been this way because this is how I would coach myself. I work through the positive side of things … The other thing, when you do only have eight players, kids know their roles, they embrace their roles and they don’t go outside of that.

“When that happens, everybody becomes unselfish. It develops some trust amongst each other and then your turnovers naturally go down because kids don’t try to do more than they can do.”

That belief of positive reinforcement has lead the Bearcats to an average of 9.5 turnovers per game, second only to No. 6-ranked Minnesota-State Moorhead’s rate of 7.9 per game. Only four Division I programs turn the ball over less than the Bearcats, three of which are top-10 squads (Virginia, Wisconsin and Notre Dame). Northwest gave away the ball only four times against Moorhead in the first game of the season, while forcing the Dragons into 11 turnovers.

McCollum’s teams at Northwest have improved in ball security every season with the exception of 2011-12.

The Bearcats averaged 14.6 turnovers per game in his first season at Northwest, and poised ball handlers, like freshman Justin Pitts and junior Lyle Harris, have led the squad to the top

of the MIAA – no other team in conference averages less than 11.1 turnovers per game, a big reason for their success in 2014-15.

Seniors Grant Cozad and Matt Wallace were as shocked at the stats as McCollum, but know the composure of the inexperienced team is the cause.

“I think it’s our poise. We’re young but our guys play very mature,” senior Grant Cozad said. “Zach (Schneider) is a sophomore and plays like a senior out on the floor … You can see when (Pitts) is on the floor, he keeps his composure and he obviously makes mistakes, but their very little mistakes.”

As the two young guys in the starting lineup, Schneider (.4 turnovers per game) and Pitts (two turnovers per game) have not succumbed to the pressure. The starting five allaround secures the ball emphatically with under 7.5 turnovers per contest.

Even with Pitts out due to an ankle injury, Harris has held his own, and the team continues to play tough and keep the ball on offense with their similarities in play.

“I wouldn’t say (their style of play is) anything really different,” Wallace said. “They’re both really good scorers and Lyle has showed that all year, and even years before that he can score the ball. I think, if anything, Pitts beats him in passing – but I don’t think that’s really the role that Lyle has coming into games. We need him to score and I’ll be more of a passer and less of a scorer.”

With only weeks to go and a hopeful return for Pitts, McCollum remains humble about the success his team has seen holding on to the ball.

“We just keep it real simple and generally those turnovers will decrease,” McCollum said. “I think when you make an emphasis of ‘don’t turn it over,’ inevitably you do exactly what you’re trying not to do.

“We don’t make a huge emphasis on it. We probably should a little more, I guess, but we just never have.”

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As the end of the high school basketball season approaches, district rankings start taking shape. Though this is an important time to get work done on the court, the athletes still find ways to bond beyond the gym.

“We take kids from different age levels that maybe don’t hang out much, ” Stoecklein said. “We then try to get them together by watching a Bearcat game, or going out to eat with one another.”

While some gatherings have not been basketball related, they all seemed to deliver the message that Stoecklein intended: trust is crucial for success. Sophomore guard Trey Oglesby explains why.

“We are all really good friends and we enjoy hanging out,” Oglesby said. “We always are, and when we can get everyone on the team there it always helps us out.”

Sometimes the best way to learn is to teach. The Hounds have also gone to Eugene Fields Elementary School to give some pointers to future Spoofhounds.

“We’ve done some things where the boys will go to the elementary school,” Stoecklein said. “We will work with them on fundamentals and we will have that coming up again in a couple weeks. ” For senior guard Payden Dawson, going to team outings is more than just bonding with teammates; it includes quality time with coaches. The players even try to peer pressure the coaches from time to time.

“You know why I’m here,” Dawson said joking, referencing the Marshawn Lynch quote. “But it’s

helped us a lot. We go out to eat a lot together. It’s a really good time, everyone has a good time. We’ve tried to get him to take a few shots, but he just won’t do it. ” Stoecklein has brought up how young his team is a few times this season. Gatherings like this help the upperclassmen and underclassmen mesh together and know each other better.

“I think the more you trust your teammates the less afraid you are of making mistakes,” Stoecklein said.

“You could have a sophomore be afraid to make a mistake because he feels that a senior may get on him. I haven’t seen that with us. The upperclassmen aren’t chewing anyone out.

They are very encouraging to them.”

While the month-long road game streak helped the Hounds learn a lot about themselves, the Spoofhounds will be the first to tell you they are more than ready to play at home again for a while.

After a tough night in the Cameron tournament consolation game, the Hounds do not have to wait long for a chance to even the score with Smithville.

“I asked the guys after the game, ‘can you beat that team?’” Stoecklein said. “They all said yes. I told them that we are not only a young team but we are an effort team … We just have to be patient with that but we are still a very young team. But they know that they can win, they just have to play really well and shoot the ball really well.”

Tip-off against Smithville is tomorrow, immediately following the junior varsity game, which starts at 5:30.

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Senior Brendan Weybrew defeated Millard North’s (NE) Coty Watson in the semi-finals at 285 before losing to Joe Ricker of Mt. Ayr (IA) Saturday at the Quad State Classic at Maryville High School.

Alexander dominates 126 class, Weybrew settles for second in 285

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The Spoofhounds senior wrestlers kept their hot streak rolling at home this weekend as they hosted the annual Quad-State Classic.

The Hounds took on some of the best teams from all over the midwest in their home gym Jan. 31. Senior Nathaniel Alexander placed first in a dramatic win with a 5-4 decision over Mike Theisen of Millard South (Nebraska). Alexander was down 4-2 with 33 seconds left in the third period when he slipped out of Theisen’s grasp to make it a one point match.

Alexander said he could tell Theisen was tired and knew he had a shot to win it.

“He had been wrestling really strong in the beginning and then he just had been tinkering off,” Alexander said. “I knew that I was whittling away at him.”

With just five seconds left in the match, Alexander wrestled Theisen to the ground for a match winning takedown. This was Alexander’s 30th win on the season as he moved to 30-3.

After the match, coach Connor Kellerstrass was thrilled to see Alexander win the way he did.

“It was spectacular. It was against a tough kid out of Millard South and he pulled it out at the last second,” Kellerstrass said. “He’s figuring out what it takes to win those big matches and that’s important.”

Alexander was not the only Spoofhound to place in the top two at the tournament. Senior Brendan Weybrew took second place in the 285 pound weight class after a tough loss against Joe Ricker of Mount Ayr (Iowa) in the finals in a 6-2 decision.

This was only Weybrew’s third loss on the season as he moves to 25-3.

Ricker is responsible for four of Weybrew’s career losses and is 4-2 against Weybrew in his career. Last season, Weybrew was responsible for ending Ricker’s undefeated streak.

Weybrew and Ricker battled once again Tuesday night in the Mount Ayr Triangular, where Ricker defeated Weybrew in a 4-2 decision.

Maryville had three more medalists as Junior Jacob Partridge, sophomore Cayden Dunbar and senior Jake Maughan all took home a fourth place medal. The Hounds finished with 69 team points and finished in sixth place. Millard South put on a dominant performance as they won the tournament with 240 points.

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Lindenwood.........................14-7 9-3 Pittsburg St..........................13-7 9-3 NORTHWEST.........................15-5 8-4 Nebraska-Kearney..................13-6 8-4 Missouri Southern..................14-7 8-4 Fort Hays St.........................13-8 6-6 Central Oklahoma..................13-8 6-6 Washburn............................11-12 6-6 Missouri Western...................9-10 5-7 Southwest Baptist..................9-12 4-8 Emopria St...........................10-11 3-9 Northeastern St.....................5-14 3-9 Lincoln.................................4-17 1-11

Alexander said wrestling teams that were not in Maryville’s district took a lot of pressure off of his shoulders.

“It eased the tension and stress, because I didn’t have to worry about, if I were to mess up one little bit my district seeding could go down,” Alexander said. “It’s a more relaxed and fun environment, because I get to see a bunch of kids that I’ll never wrestle again, but it was fun competition.

Kellerstrass said the Hounds did a great job of finishing off their opponents when they had the chance to.

“For the most part, when our guys had the chance to pin, we did that,” Kellerstrass said. “That’s a key to any dual or any tournament and finding a way to get those bonus points.”

Maryville traveled to Iowa Tuesday night for the Mount Ayr Triangular. The Hounds lost 51-28 in their dual with Mount Ayr, but Alexander picked up another win as he pinned Mitchell Jennet in the first two minutes of the match.

Maryville hosts the Lawson and Maysville Triangular at 6 p.m. Thursday night as it heads into the last weekend of regular season wrestling before the district and state tournaments.

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Fort Hays St........................20-1 Emporia St..........................17-2 Pittsburg St.........................20-3 Missouri Southern................14-5 Washburn...........................14-6 Central Oklahoma................13-8 Nebraska-Kearney...............11-10 Northeastern St...................9-10 Lincoln................................9-9 Missouri Western..................9-9 NORTHWEST........................7-14 Southwest Baptist................8-12 Lindenwood.........................9-10

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Lafayette.............................13-4 Smithville.............................9-8 Chillicothe............................13-6 Bishop LeBlond.....................12-8 Benton................................10-7 MARYVILLE...........................9-10 Cameron..............................6-12 Savannah.............................2-12

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CONTINUED FROM B1 While Bostwick never got the opportunity to stand on the sideline as head coach of the Bearcats, he spent six months finalizing the work Tjeerdsma did on the recruiting trail to bring in impact players such as defensive lineman Brandon Yost and quarterback Brady Bolles.

When Dorrel was announced head coach in June of 2011, he said “I look forward to building on a proud tradition and fully embracing the tremendous responsibility that comes with leading this program.” That responsibility has never been as high.

With minimal players remaining from the Tjeerdsma-Bostwick era, this team and program has finally been turned over to Dorrel. The days of the being led by D.J. Gnader, Eric Reimer, Matt Longacre and company are over and the eyes will be on the players that

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Dorrel has produced and brought to this school on his lonesome.

Dorrel comes from an offensive background, having been an All-American offensive lineman under Coach T from ‘94 until ‘97. Dorrel returned to Northwest to become offensive coordinator and produced 14 All-Americans in his seven seasons.

In 2014, the Bearcats saw injuries on the offensive side of the ball at times and were ranked 101 of 167 schools in passing offense at 207 yards per game and 82nd in passing efficiency.

With offensive sides that were ranked in the top 10 with Dorrel at coordinator, the Bearcats’ offense ranked 50 in total offense last season. With a matured Bolles returning alongside the running tandem of Phil Jackson II and Cameron Wilcox, including wideouts George Sehl and Quanzee Johnson (both who showed sparks when their number was called), Dorrel should be able to build around the top-20 rush attack

from 2014.

It is the defensive side of the ball that may hurt the Bearcats, which shies away from the trend Northwest has witnessed the past five years.

Four Bearcats on the defensive side that have a chance in the NFL graduated – linebackers Gnader, Reimer, defensive end Longacre and defensive back Travis Manning. The Bearcats posted the top defensive side in the country, allowing just 213 yards per game, anchored by a front seven that helped Northwest to the second-ranked rushing defense. Defensive backs Marcus Jones and Bryce Enyard will continue their level of play, along with linemen Collin Bevins and Brandon Yost to continue the winning tradition at Northwest.

With much of the great talent the Bearcats have produced in the last five years gone, it is now on Dorrel and his recruits to get Northwest to an 11th consecutive playoff.

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Senior guard Ariel Easton pushes her way around Lindenwood opponent.

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Elijah Green has the chance to add to his accolades this weekend at the 2015 National Silver Gloves Tournament.

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CONTINUED FROM B1 “I just want to make it to the Olympics,” Elijah Green said.

He had his chance earlier this month when he fought in Reno, Nevada, in the qualifying tournament for Team USA Boxing. Although he did not qualify, he will not stop until his dream comes true.

Although his dream to join the

Team USA Boxing team is on hold, Elijah Green has also received letters to play football from Nebraska, North Dakota State, Tulsa, Army, Bowling Green, and several offers from Miami.

“I am so blessed to have the opportunity to go to college and get my school paid for just to play football,” Elijah Green said. “I think it’s such a great feeling whenever they come in the mail because it’s cool to see what people think about my athletic skills.”

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into the ring, his father will be in his corner for help and advice, but he also says his son probably will not need it.

“He’s had a lot of experience with different coaches having the ability to work with him at different times, so he’s had great coaching,” Clarence Green said. “He’s been fighting since he was nine years old, so he really just knows boxing.”

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Ariel Easton

Senior guard for Northwest women’s basketball team topped her previous career high she set the week before when she scored 34 against Lindenwood Jan. 28.

She added 7 rebounds as well.

“I was at a loss for words when Coach Scheel called me,” Easton said.

“At the time honestly, it was huge weight off my shoulders, and a huge blessing to come up here and play.”

Smith found Easton in Atlanta and asked if she wanted to continue her career at Northwest. Before Easton could enroll at Northwest, though, she still had work to do academically.

“In order to become eligible to play here at Northwest she had to take a three-hour class,” Smith said. “She had to do well in that class to become eligible. That was the first big step she took as a young woman. She accepted her responsibility, and not looking down on what happened, she realized that she got a second chance, and that doesn’t happen very often.”

Like every new player to a program, Easton struggled.

“She had to learn a new system, feeling the amount of trust. She didn’t know her new teammates, and obviously her new coach,” Smith said.

“There were so many obstacles in her way that first season.”

Easton began to mature as a player in the summer of 2014. She stayed in Maryville, where she did an internship with Strength and Conditioning Coach Joe Quinlin.

“It started with her internship that she did over the summer,” Smith said. “That’s when she picked up that leadership type role, and it really carried over into this season.”

Easton has had a lot of moments in her two years at Northwest that have really had her coaches and teammates left speechless. One of those moments came Jan. 28 when Easton was coming off a 27 point night against Missouri Southern. That Wednesday night in Bearcat Arena, Easton scored 27 points in the first half against Lindenwood and finished

the game with 34 points.

On the season, Easton is averaging 16.4 points per game, which leads the Bearcats. In her last six games combined, Easton is averaging 22.3 points per contest, highlighted by the career night against Lindenwood.

Northwest junior guard Tember Schechinger said every game they play, Easton always seems to play better when her back is against the wall.

“Every game you can see that light switch turn on,” Schechinger said. “You can really see in her eyes, and that night she had 34 points. She wasn’t backing down. She just really wanted to win.”

Easton is often described as a fighter by her teammates and coaches. Smith says she has really come to understand that this her last season playing basketball at Northwest.

“She knows that her time is limited here,” Smith said. “She’s going out and giving everything she can to me and her teammates every night.

That’s what we are looking for, and I wish we could get two or three more players to follow her.”

Schechinger says that she pushes everyone on the team to get better, and most importantly, she has grown because Easton pushes her everyday in practice.

“I’ve come a long ways since she has been up here,” Schechinger said.

“I see her and her energy and that makes me want to play harder. Just playing with her, we play of that energy very well and it makes me want to play harder.”

Schechinger says that off the court, Easton is a great friend.

Schechinger and Easton lived together Easton’s first year at Northwest, and the two created a bond that extends to life away from basketball.

“She’s an awesome friend. She’s a great roommate. She’s always there for you. She always has your back,” Schechinger said. “She’s anything and everything you can think of. She’s just a great person.”

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Jacob Cacek signed his letter of intent to continue his football career at Northwest.

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After a monumental career as a Spoofhound, Jacob Cacek decided to stick to his old stomping grounds and become a Bearcat.

Cacek said a successful tradition was a big role in his decision after helping the Spoofhounds to two state titles.

“Tradition was something I was really looking for,” Cacek said. “Northwest has been really successful in the past 20 years and it’s just something special to play on your hometown team. You know everyone that’s here, got a lot of fans and people you know.”

Maryville head coach Matt Webb once said this senior class treated one another like brothers. That has shown itself again as the incoming lineman looks forward to making college memories with his Spoofhounds teammate, running back Brody McMahon.

“It’s awesome and it’s very rewarding,” Webb said “Those guys have earned the right to play at that high level ... As a high school coach, you want to make sure that your players not only an opportunity to play at the next level but that they are also going to a great program.”

Northwest head coach Adam Dorrel has watched Cacek develop over the years in the summer camps hosted by Northwest. After watching him grow, Dorrel knew this is a guy he really wanted to sign.

“We are very excited about him,” Dorrel said. “This is a young man I’ve had the privilege to watch for a long time, had him in our camp for four years … He played some guard but

then you also saw him play tackle and you think that’s a can’t miss guy.”

By staying in Maryville, Cacek knows he will already have some great support to boost him through the new chapter of his career.

“We know the town, we know the campus and we also know the coaches,” Cacek said “We’ve grown up watching these coaches walk sidelines and we would talk to them after games things like that … But there’s a sense of comfort knowing who they are.”

For Webb, having not just one, but two, of his players continue in their career in Maryville speaks a lot about not only the Hounds, but the town as well.

“It’s a great honor to be recruited by a (high) caliber university like Northwest Missouri State,” Webb said.

“I’m excited to continue to watch those guys play along the other guys that signed there recently and I think it’s awesome for our community to continue to watch players from our high school and play at a very high level.

“Northwest is a nationally recognized university and football program, that program does an amazing job and it’s great to continue to watch those guy’s careers.

In his years at Maryville, Cacek was a two-time first team All-State offensive lineman in his junior and senior year also and one of the team captains last season. Webb says this will help McMahon and Cacek do well as they continue their careers.

“Both of them were selected as team captains by the team,” Webb said. “They had excellent leadership through their careers here. Jacob is one of the finest men you’ll ever meet, not only as a football player but as a person. He’s committed to academics and does a good job in school and outside of football.”

After winning two state titles in a three-year span as the starting running back for Maryville High School, Brody McMahon has decided to take his talents two miles north to Northwest Missouri State.

“You can find 100 running backs across the country that put up the rushing yards that he did,” coach Adam Dorrel said. “There’s not 100 kids that also catch the ball out of the backfield like he does and that have a good blitz pick-up like he does.”

Winning two state titles was just a dent into the many accolades that McMahon accomplished during his decorated high school career.

As a sophomore, McMahon got his first crack at some playing time and took full advantage of his opportunity. In his first full year as the starting running back, McMahon flashed some rare multidimensional skills.

Besides rushing for 1,118 yards and 13 touchdowns, McMahon also caught 38 passes for 681 yards and 10 touchdowns. McMahon’s skill set from the get-go was extremely vital to the team’s success.

“He (McMahon) can do it all,” head coach Matt Webb said. “He’s got speed, he’s got the elusiveness, he can break away in the open field, and he can also run physical when he needs to.”

McMahon’s contributions during his sophomore year helped propel the Spoofhounds to a 15-0 record and the Class 3 State Championship.

McMahon’s second year as a fulltime starter would prove to be just as special as his first.

He would again lead the team in rushing with 1,267 yards, despite battling a nagging ankle injury. Fortunately for the Spoofhounds, McMahon got healthy at the right time and he helped lead the team to their second straight state championship.

With McMahon fresh off of winning his second straight state title, much was expected of him heading into his senior year. Even though the Spoofhounds failed to capture a third straight state championship, McMahon’s senior year was nothing short of incredible.

During the Class 3 District 8 finals against St. Pius X, McMahon set the single-game team rushing record with 301 yards on the ground.

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Oak Grove in the state quarterfinals, McMahon’s Spoofhounds career came to an abrupt end. As a senior, McMahon accounted for 2,857 yards from scrimmage and scored 42 touchdowns, landing him the Maryville single-season touchdown record.

McMahon also broke the school’s career rushing mark his senior season with 4,699 total rushing yards.

Along with amassing the career rushing record, McMahon recorded 1,422 total receiving yards and scored 82 touchdowns in his three seasons as a starter.

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career in the rearview mirror, he will begin the next phase of his football career after signing his letter of intent Wednesday.

Choosing to play for Northwest was an easy decision for McMahon to make. To continue his development and gain more experience as a football player, McMahon will redshirt his freshman year at Northwest.

“I was born and raised here and I grew up a fan (of Northwest). I watched every game. I like the tradition. I know all of the coaches, and I feel like I already fit in,” McMahon said.

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#oabaab Jan. 24 Michael Sorfonden @mikesorf7 Proud to announce I have committed to Northwest Missouri State to further my education and football career #Bearcats Jan. 22 Brody McMahon @mcmahon_34 Proud to say I’ve committed to play football at Northwest Missouri State University!

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Head football coach Adam Dorrel (left) joins John Coffey of the Bearcat Radio Network to discuss the 2015 signing class Feb. 4.

Northwest inks 32 on 2015 signing day RYAN EDWARDS Chief Sports Reporter | @RyanaldoEdwards

There are two phrases the Northwest football program live by: Once a Bearcat, always a Bearcat; the other is ‘Family.’

For Northwest head coach Adam Dorrel and 32 new Bearcat commits, those two phrases will become synonymous throughout the next five years.

That phrase hit home for one Northwest commit at an early age. KiAndre Pugh played his high football at Liberty North, where played wide receiver. His father Charles Pugh played at Northwest for Coach Tjeerdsma and won back-to-back national titles with the Bearcats.

“I’ve been a member of the Bearcat family since I was little kid,” KiAndre Pugh said. “My dad graduated from Northwest and won two national championships.

I know the legacy and success of the program.”

Dorrel says he can remember when KiAndre Pugh was just a little kid, running around in the locker room when he was two or three years old. Pugh’s father, Charles, was a teammate of Dorrel’s when he play for the Bearcats in the late ‘90s.

“Charlie has been a guy that has stayed very active in our program since he left,” Dorrel said. “He’s done a really good job of helping us identify kids in Kansas City for years. Any time that you get a former player that is going out his way to help a former program it always meant a lot to me personally.”

Due to inexperience at key positions, Dorrel believes there will be a larger number of players who could see extensive playing time as freshmen this coming season. He cited players such as KiAndre Pugh and pass rushing specialist Myles Scott out of Tampa being able to have that opportunity.

“I’m not going to tell a kid that he is going to play early. That could be a recipe for disaster,” Dorrel said.

“The first thing that we talk about is our academics, our graduation rate. We normally redshirt 97 percent of our kids and we are very upfront with them on that.”

The Bearcats attacked two positions of need this year, according to Dorrel: linebacker and tight end.

With All-MIAA players like linebackers DJ Gnader and

Eric Reimer and tight end Marcus Wright departing for graduation, he had little choice.

“This is a huge recruiting class for us,” Dorrel said.

“With the graduation of 21 seniors, we literally took one kid at every position. The two positions that we really needed to address were linebacker and tight end. I thought we hit a home run at both of those positions.”

One of those tight ends that really impressed Dorrel is Marqus Andrews from Blue Springs. Andrews was named to the second team all-conference while at Blue Springs before committing to the Bearcats.

“The one thing that really impressed me was the family aspect that team showed,” Andrews said. “It’s been a successful program over the years, and it will continue to be that way.”

Dorrel did not shy away from praising Andrews as he even compared him to Wright, but its Andrews personality off the field that really caught his eye.

“We recruited that kid really hard. When we were in Kansas City last year, we couldn’t find tight ends that did what we wanted them to do,” Dorrel said. “Marqus has a great support system, with his mom and grandparents. I think that he has a chance to be really good here.”

There were numerous other key players noted by Dorrel. Running back Cam Cornelius out of Chicago can run in between the tackles and earned all-conference honors.

Dorrel said Jamaal Brazil out of Kansas City has lightning speed and the leadership skills required to be a Bearcat as Josh Hood, a former Bearcat coached him.

Northwest also stretched its pipeline out to Wisconsin this year and had to fight off several FCS and the powerhouse northern Division II schools to get tight end Andy Hessler. He was first team all-state while capturing a pair of state titles. Dorrel said this was the first time they physically went to Wisconsin to recruit.

Northwest is also hoping to land a couple more recruits out of Florida as the signing process plays itself out. Dorrel said they scouted roughly 500 Florida players.

The 2015 class consists of 11 players from Missouri, nine from Iowa, four from Illinois, three from Kansas, two from Nebraska, two from Wisconsin and one from Florida.

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Clay Meinders @iamclaymeinders Jan. 22 Proud to say that I have officially committed to Northwest Missouri State. Thank you to everyone who has supported me and the AGWSR Cougars these past four years. #Family Jan. 22 KiAndre Pugh @kpgoinHAM3 It’s crazy me and @KpgoinHAM3 ended up at the same school lol. That was great game.

Congratulations on the commit. #Family #BearcatNation Jan. 19 Cole Bixler @itsBix_13 Committed to Northwest Missouri State today! Looking forward to being a bearcat! #Bearcats #OABAAB Jan. 19 Marqus Andrews @realwildcat02 Where I will be spending my next 4 years for college. The Best Is Yet To Come! #Bearcats #OABAAB #Family Jan. 19 Jamaal Brazil @Braaazil When I was 9 my coach told me I wouldnt play college football. I want to thank everyone.

Today I committed #Bearcats Eli Keller @E_TruthKeller Once a bearcat always a bearcat

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Jan. 19 Kyle Raunig @kyle_raunig I’m excited to announce that I have committed to play football at Northwest Missouri State next year! #GoCats Jan. 18 Ryan Spelhaug @Rspelhaug10 Proud to say I will continue my football career at Northwest Missouri state #GoBearcats Jan. 18 Andy Hessler @hessler10 I officially have committed to Northwest Mizzouri State. Thank you to everyone that has helped me on this journey. Go Bearcats

2015 SIGNING CLASS TE Marqus Andrews Blue Springs, Mo. LB Cole Bixler Omaha, Neb. LB Jamaal Brazil Kansas City, Mo. OL Jacob Cacek Maryville, Mo. RB Cam Cornelius Palatine, Ill. K Zack DeWitt Jacksonville, Ill. DE Mike Ehlke Little Chute, Wisc.

OL Anthony Enriquez Kansas City, Mo. FS Jake Gassman Kearney, Mo. OL TyDarrius Griffin St. Louis, Mo. LB Andy Hessler Heartland, Wisc.

QB Jayden Johnson Stanwood, Iowa LB Eli Keller Kearney, Neb. Jordan Klingman TE Nashhua, Iowa RB Brody McMahon Maryville, Mo. FB Clay Meinders Ackley, Iowa DE Curt Mueller Edwardsville, Ill. OL Jonathan Ortiz Eudora, Kan. OL Tim Otting Cedar Rapids, Iowa DE Tabor, Iowa Spencer Phillips DL Gladbrook, Iowa Zach Pierce DB/WR Kansas City, Mo. KiAndre Pugh TE Olathe, Kan. Kyle Raunig DE Tampa, Fla. Myles Scott Michael Sorfonden LS/LB Harlan, Iowa TE Bettendorf, Iowa Ryan Spelhaug RB St. Louis, Mo. Marquis Stewart DB Raytown, Mo. Joe Straws WR Maryland Heights, Mo. Jake Stroker P Roeland Park, Kan. Matt Throman LB Cedar Rapids, Iowa Conner Vincent WR Bollingbrook, Ill. Quincy Woods

Jan. 22 Joe Straws @JoeStraws Proud and humbled to say that I’ve committed to play football at Northwest Missouri State. #BearcatNation

Jan. 17 Spencer Phillips @Spencer_40 It’s official! I’m gonna be playing football for Northwest Missouri State! #Bearcats #family #blessed Jan. 16 Tim Otting @timotting9 I’m honored to say that I have committed to Northwest Missouri State to continue my football career #bearcats TWITTER / CAMERON CORNELIUS

Cameron Cornelius is a highly-touted running back Northwest Missouri State snagged out of Illinois.

Jan. 16 Curt Mueller @CurtMueller88 Very excited to say I will be playing college football at Northwest Missouri Sate, can’t wait to be a part of the Championship Tradition!!!

Cameron Cornelius @Certified_Cam Jan. 16 I’ve decided to be a part of a championship family and have decided to commit to Northwest Missouri!! Go Bearcats Jan. 2 Jacob Cacek @BigSauce_05 Proud to say I committed to play football at Northwest Missouri State University #allmylife #family

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Anthony Enriquez @AnthonyEnr1quez Dec. 1 Officially committed to play football at Northwest Missouri State! #BearcatNation

Two-time all-conference tight end from Blue Springs High School, Marqus Andrews has committed to Northwest.

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