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he 2014-2015 men’s basketball season is rapidly approaching, and the players and coaches are ready to compete for another MIAA championship.

These expectations and positive attitudes can be attributed to the success the Bearcats have enjoyed in recent years.

Not too long ago, the Bearcats were just barely able to stay competitive in the MIAA before current Head Coach Ben McCollum assumed his responsibilities in 2009.

Besides his first year as head coach, McCollum managed to propel his basketball squad to three straight 20-win seasons; a

run that also included a Sweet 16 appearance last year.

Entering his fifth year as Northwest’s head basketball coach, McCollum has the task of molding a very young and inexperienced basketball team.

Even though Northwest is entering the year having lost five seniors from last year, McCollum refuses to use that as an excuse for his team going forward.

“Our culture was good last year, we built a good culture up,” McCollum said. “Obviously, we lost five seniors from last year’s team. That has no bearing on this year. We have to re-establish ourselves and our culture and compete.”

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With winter just around the corner, construction continues on the Fourth Street Improvement Project.

The project is halfway complete, but with every project, there are concerns.

“It is hard to park near our house or even get to our house at all some days,” said senior Kelsey Silleck. “Plus, getting friends and family directions to our house is always confusing.”

Silleck lives on the Fourth Street corridor and has not had a pleasant experience with the constant construction.

“We are having to walk to class in mud or grass, because we can’t walk the road and the sidewalks are torn up,” Silleck said. “We have lost our privacy because there are always workers around.”

One problematic feature of the project for residents is the replacement of the water lines. The lines between Buchanan and Walnut have been replaced, but city manager Greg McDanel says more water lines will be replaced.

“We worked with the contractor just recently to do a change order and they are going to replace the remainder of the water line along Fourth Street,” McDanel said. “So that the entire water line from Main to Dunn

is brand new, and that will help us not only protect the water line infrastructure but the trails and other aesthetics that will be placed on top of it.”

The digging and replacing of water lines will take a few more months and will require certain parts of the street to be blocked off.

“There will have to be a pretty big trench dug up in the street and so there will be blocks of the street that closed at certain points of the project,” McDanel said. “We do get those back filled pretty quickly and allow some type of drivable surface for those residents living on the corridor.”

Students believe that even though it is a nuisance now, it will be better in the long run.

“Although the road is annoying and inconvenient, I know some of the construction workers, and they are working at the fastest pace they can. Our frustration should not be with the workers. It should be with the weather and the other delays,” junior Alison Sandoval said. “While many people talk bad about the construction, it is needed. People should remember how Walnut looked before it was fixed. They should take a look at College Avenue. The road needs to be repaired.”

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Monthly pay binds student employees

JAMES HENDERSON III Chief Reporter | @jendersoniii

The monthly payroll student employees receive has fostered much criticism, but does not look to be changing anytime soon.

Traditionally, Northwest pays their student employees the 25th of every month. This date comes 24 days after the pay period ends. This has received much criticism from many students who use their University jobs as a main source of income.

Sophomore Christian Slay is one of those students.

“It’s inconvenient to be paid so late after our hours end,” Slay said.

“It’s hard to wait for the chunk of it instead of being paid throughout the month.”

Payroll clerk Shannon Heitman admits the University would like to one day pay their student employees on a weekly or biweekly basis, but is not sure what the likelihood is that this change will be put into place.

“We are striving to move toward that (weekly or biweekly pay), but there are some policies and procedures we have to address before that can happen,” Heitman said.

Slay said that he believes the University should do everything they can to make this change happen.

“If there is a way to do it and they could pull it off, they definitely should, because it would be a lot easier on students,” Slay said.

Senior Brandon Badami has worked on the campus for nearly a year. He said he relies on his campus paycheck as 100 percent of his income. This reliance is not helped by the wait for his paycheck.

“It helps you plan your money, but it doesn’t help when costs come up randomly,” Badami said. “Being paid weekly or biweekly would help a lot with bills that come up that happen to be more than what you anticipated.”

Heitman said that the reason the wait is so long has to do with the process to approve the payroll.

“There are many checks and balances we have to go through to make sure we are in compliance with state and federal regulations,” Heitman said. “We also have to handle (Federal) Work Study, make sure everyone is properly enrolled for their Payment Enrollment form and make sure they have properly filled out their time sheets.”

This process requires a lot of checking with individual student’s Federal Work Study money, according to Heitman.

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Northwest should move to biweekly paychecks for student employees

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he monthly payment system at Northwest has confused many student employees over the years.

For those who use their income from their campus job for extra spending money on the weekends, this is largely a minor inconvenience. However, for many, this money is their main source of income.

While there certainly are reasons for the way the system operates, the University should explore all possible

avenues to reduce the pay period to biweekly.

In our front page story, we heard from a few students who are seriously affected by the payment system. Admittedly, much of their frustration is rooted in their unfamiliarity with the reasoning behind the system. After hearing from Payroll Clerk Shannon Heitman though, it appeared the University has the capability to change to a more student-friendly biweekly system.

Between dealing with Federal Work Study and making sure students employees are properly enrolled, Northwest certainly has a lot to deal with when doling out pay-

checks. With a limited workforce and hundreds of student employees, the Payroll office likely has difficulties in processing everything quickly and properly. However, their main issue seems to be with students not submitting their time sheets quickly enough. This is a problem that could be remedied quite easily.

Apathetic students forgetting to fill out their time sheets is absolutely a factor in the University’s decision to pay employees once a month. Still, much of this can be attributed to managers who don’t stress the importance and consequences of not filling out their time sheets.

Additionally, if students were

paid biweekly they would have more incentive to fill out their time sheets as soon as possible. The month-long pay period causes many students to disregard pleas from their superiors to fill out their time sheet, as they know they have weeks before it’s absolutely necessary.

One student in the article mentions that some believe the system is justified because it “helps you plan your money.” However, this “lesson” ignores the reality of student employees’ struggles with unforeseen expenses. When 100 percent of your income comes from a monthly paycheck something like a car repair could seriously affect a

student’s daily life.

The reality is that many student employees’ financial security is often in jeopardy because of this system. If there’s simply no other way the University can divvy out paychecks, than the system is a necessary evil.

However, the Payroll office has clearly thought about and made steps toward implementing a biweekly system. While there’s certainly many hoops to jump through to accomplish this, it’s imperative that they ramp up their efforts. Student employees need the extra financial stability when juggling school, work and extra-curricular activities.

Undergraduate major insignificant in determining potential success It’s easy to rag on the art majors. In addition to philosophy, literature and history majors, they bear the brunt of the “useless major” criticisms coming from fellow classmates. Under this logic, college is simply training for a career. How would one’s understanding of Rembrandt factor into to a successful career in business? After doing some research, it’s surprising how little your undergraduate major matters when calculating future success.

Before getting into some hard statistics, an anecdote from my time as an intern in the California State

many Northwest seniors are currently considering going to grad school, let’s look at how liberal arts and humanities majors fare in their admittance to specialized graduate schools.

In an article in Forbes magazine, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), medical schools reported accepting 43 percent of the biological sciences majors, 47 percent of physical sciences majors, 51 percent of humanities majors, and 45 percent of social sciences majors who applied in 2010. So overall, humanities majors fared better than science majors in gaining admittance to a medical school. This should surprise those who see a pre-med or biology major as a prerequisite for medical school.

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Students should weigh all options before making decision to enter graduate school CODY UHING

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We all get to a point in our college career when we have to make a big decision. We can either decide to continue our education, or jump into the real world feet first and find a job.

This presents us with a widely varying experience once we get to our senior year of college. Some of us are already starting job applications while our friends are locked in the library with a GRE study book, hoping to get into the school of their dreams.

This can be a pivotal point in our college career and we have to be prepared to make a decision, but each decisions means something different to each person. Higher education’s purpose is to provide the workforce with educated workers who can think critically and give back to society.

The scary part is making the

commitment one way or the other.

The pros and cons of each option should be weighed before the decision is made.

Each graduate school is different in their requirements and what they expect of their future students.

Students attempting to get into a graduate program should expect to evaluate different schools with different programs and make a list of potential programs to apply to. Each school puts a different emphasis on GRE scores, which means a lot of time studying for the test. A low score can make or break a chance at getting into a top school with the desired program.

As students prepare for the GRE, it is important to balance current class loads with a future test. Despite a high score on the GRE, a college may look at a student’s grades and decide against accepting him into the program. Once accepted, the length of time it takes to complete the program may vary depending on the school and the course load. This is an important factor to consider when

it means two to seven more years of college courses.

On the flip side, students can choose to go right into the workforce.

This may be just as daunting as applying for graduate programs.

Some undergraduate programs do not set students up for immediate entry into the industry they desire.

Some may require a master’s or doctorate level degree in order to get into the industry. In this case, jumping into the workforce could mean getting a job that doesn’t apply to the degree you spent four or five years working toward.

Other students may find it easier to go into the industry after earning an undergraduate degree. It is even possible to go into the industry to grasp the complexities of the job before going back to work on the theoretical aspects in a graduate classroom.

No matter the choice, it is important to make it based on what is in a student’s best interest. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to graduating with an undergraduate degree and making the next step.

law schools, this trend is even more prevalent. A Chicago State University study found that the top ten majors with the highest acceptance rates for law school include philosophy, anthropology, history and English.

Considering that almost half of college graduates are working in jobs that don’t require a degree these days, parents sending their children to college should worry about the skills they’re gaining in college. Instead of worrying about your child choosing a “practical major,” you should worry about what they’re doing in college.

Chiefly, are they developing a strong work ethic and passion for success and achievement?

In a New York Times article, blogger Ramit Sethi describes how students are in a unique position to

better themselves while getting their undergraduate. He majored in something “unconventional” and asked potential students this: “Where else will you get four years to intellectually challenge yourself and learn subjects in university-level depth?”

People who graduate with higher GPAs are, in most cases, passionate about the major they’ve chosen.

Why not major in something you love so you can realize your full learning potential?

So, parents, don’t cringe when your son or daughter tells you they’re majoring in art history. If they love it and pursue their learning with vigor, they will be better off than the business administration major who coasts through their college career with a “C’s get degrees” attitude.

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Senate should prove useful in illustrating my point.

Throughout my summer at the Capitol, I met powerful, intelligent people from all walks of life. While many were law school graduates, a significant amount simply had an undergraduate degree. In fact, the floor manager of my senator’s office was a young woman who double majored in art and literature.

Even the impressive, highly educated law school graduates often majored in something wildly different than pre-law or political science for their undergraduate degree. During my many conversations with them on this subject, writing skills seemed to matter more than anything when hiring someone in politics.

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Workers on Fourth Street prepare to work on the water lines at the intersection of Fourth Street and Buchanan Street. The expected completion date is spring 2015.

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CONTINUED FROM A2 This process requires a lot of checking with individual students’ Federal Work Study money, according to Heitman. She said that it requires checking the amount that each student has available and whether they need to be switched to normal payment.

Heitman said that the problem is not entirely on the students, although however students turning in their time sheets late is a contributing factor.

“Right now, sometimes, it takes me as many as 10 days past the dead-

line to get everyone’s time sheets submitted and approved,” Heitman said.

Northwest is not the only campus that gets paid after a lengthy process.

According to the Missouri Western website, students get paid 18-20 days after their pay period ends.

Badami said he believes the system as a whole needs to be fixed. He believes student jobs should allow students to work only on the campus and be able to survive off of it.

“It’s definitely a flawed system,” Badami said. “I mean, I get where they are coming from, but getting paid only once a month and only being able to work 20 hours a week really sets you back, and you have to look for money elsewhere.”

see A4 for related content: missourian editorial board addresses student concerns and challenges university to find adequate solution.

Blotters for the week of Oct. 30 Maryville Department of Public Safety

Oct. 22 Anthony M. Arens, 19, Kansas City, Missouri was charged with minor in possession, possession of a fictitious I.D., and false information to a Public Safety Officer at the 300 block of North Market.

Oct. 23 Gordon L. Brumley III, 34, and Derrick R. Boozell, 27, were charged with affray at the 300 block North Market.

Mathew E. Black, 31, Bedford, Iowa, was charged with wanted on warrant and failure to appear.

Oct. 24 An ongoing investigation of burglary at the 200 block South Grand.

Oct. 26 Bala V. Abburi, 24, was charged with careless and imprudent driving at the 1600 block of South Main.

Oct. 30 Gabriel L. Sego, 21, was charged with indecent exposure at the 400 block of North Buchanan.

Johnnie L. Goings, 18, was charged possession of marijuana, minor in possession, and an equipment violation.

Wesley T. Cramsey, 18, was charged with possession of marijuana and possession of

drug paraphernalia at the 900 block of North Mulberry.

An accident occurred with Michael G. Talbott, 39, St. Joseph and Mahlon L. Fairchild at the 1100 block of South Main.

Oct. 31 An ongoing investigation of property damage at the 25000 block of Liberty Road.

City promotes economic growth Maryville administration lays out business plans SHANE STEELEY Chief Reporter | @TheMissourian

Maryville’s new economic plans may lead to a major shake up in the city’s culinary and business community. While specific details cannot be disclosed due to legal reasons, according to City Manager Greg McDanel, new business openings are on the horizon.

“I know we, and other organizations, are trying to fill the former Energizer facility; however, we do see job creation in increased retail,” McDanel said. “We also are working on industrial expansions, so anytime we can create new jobs, it’s positive.”

According to McDanel, aside from the already known businesses that will be expanding in Maryville, new family oriented restaurants could be sprouting up as well - there is even talk of a new car wash.

“One big project we are working on is on the intersection of highway 71 and East First Street. There has been a carwash that has been constructed, but that is just the beginning of that corner,” McDanel said. “Just north of that we are working with two restaurants that will be located there and hopefully we will see some activity there in the spring of next year.”

Finding new businesses is a major part of keeping economic growth moving in a small town, but according to the executive director of the Nodaway County Economic Development Josh McKim, keeping businesses in town is just as integral a part of com-

NOVEMBER EVENTS

Nov. 1 Trey D. Allen, 19, was charged with minor in possession at the 300 block of North Market.

Rhealti N. Mitchell, 34, was charged with assault at the 400 block of North Mulberry.

An ongoing investigation of assault at the 600 block of North Fillmore.

An ongoing investigation of fraud at the 700 block of South Main.

Nov. 3 An ongoing investigation of larceny at the 1600 block of South Main.

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mercial success for the city as getting new businesses to come to Maryville.

“We do both: we attempt to retain the dollars in our community as well as grow the dollars in the community.

Our primary activity is going to be working with existing businesses, to help them grow or to keep them in the community,” McKim said. “The businesses we are targeting are in a wide range.”

Ever since 2013, filling the hole left by the Energizer Plant closing has been a frustrating and difficult endeavor for those within the city; but McKim says there maybe some potential for things to change in the next 12 to 18 months.

“We are in final negotiations with a couple projects. We are hopeful in the next 30 to 60 days we will have two maybe three nice announcements to make,” McKim said. “Both on the business recruitment and retention side.”

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An accident occurred between Samanth R. Gibson, 18, and Lisa A. Beattie, 22, Barnard, Missouri at the intersection of North Main Street and West Ninth Street.

An accident occurred with Douglas Thurman, Raymore, at the 100 block of South Main.

One of the reasons behind the project was to upgrade Fourth Street and give the road heading to campus a makeover. Silleck expressed frustration with the project now but believes that the project will help the residence and the community.

“I think the project is a good thing because we all know how bad the sidewalks and roads are here in Maryville, but if you ask me they need to do this for more than just Fourth Street,” Silleck said. “All the streets in town need just as much work. Since Fourth Street is such a main road to campus, I think the new look will add more of a welcome to the University, like other schools have.”

McDanel realizes the issues that come with a project and encourages the residents to contact the city with concerns.

“In any infrastructure project, there’s a certain level of inconvenence that all drivers,” he said. “We encourage anybody with a significant issue to contact us and we can usually make some type of accommodation on the project to let them into a driveway or provide a better path to their residence.

Senior Katie Fisher lives on Fourth Street and thinks the project will be a great addition to the community.

“Yes, I feel once they complete the project it will be well worth it,” Fisher said.

The expected completion date of the project continues to be spring of next year.

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“I’m here all the time,” she explained. “So I make it really homey.

I’ve slept on my couch many times.”

The couch she references is a small loveseat with a brown, draperylike slipcover. The couch is tucked up against a wall covered nearly from floor to ceiling with various sized pictures: painting, sketches, notes from her friends, all designed to give the aspiring painter inspiration at a moment’s glance.

“This is my office, in a sense, because that’s my studio, my work space,” Holmes said, motioning toward the other half of the nook in the area known as the Pit. “I need visuals in front of me to really feed off of, so I started going through old art magazines and originally, the ones I got had nothing in common other than I admired the brush strokes, the color usage, anything that kind of struck my eye.”

The art student’s taste has changed over the years, transitioning from impressionist work to works with harder lines and more geometric aspects.

“The ones I like most I put in a place I can see really easily; it just helps,” she said. “It’s obviously very inspiration-board-esque, but it helps a lot.”

Holmes is a Bachelor of Fine Arts major, with a studio specialization and emphasis in painting. Though she spends on average more than 40 hours a week in the studio, Holmes did not come to college with that intent.

“I originally came to Northwest as an art education major, and I had never really painted before,” Holmes said.

“I took beginning painting spring of my freshman year and enjoyed it a lot.

I didn’t take painting until a year and a half later … I took advanced painting, realized that I loved it, and so far in the first three years of school I have barely taken any education classes, so I added studio painting.”

After double majoring for a year, Holmes realized her passion was moving away from education.

“Painting stole my heart,” she said.

In a field widely regarded as a “hopeless” or “pointless” one, Holmes is out to prove disbelievers wrong, because she knows her love of painting

is more important than a salary.

“I want to teach college, ultimately,” she said. “It’s kind of every artist’s stable job; you’re allowed to work on your own art while having a salary.

That’s an issue as an artist, you jump around a lot, which I’m okay with, but eventually it would be nice to have a steady job.”

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, craft and fine artists in 2012 could look forward to $44,380 a year with a projected change of three percent in employment from 2012 to 2022 - a change slower than the average growth rate of 11 percent. While this might seem unsatisfying to some Holmes is not concerned about job prospects as she prepares for graduation next spring.

“When you completely lose track of time and hours go by and you don’t even realize, you’re so focused and happy about it, you’re not telling yourself ‘keep working, you need to get this done,’ you know it’s what you need to be doing,” she said.

Holmes counts herself lucky to be part of the Department of Fine and Performing Arts. With 290 students and 71 graduates in the last year, Holmes considers the small department well-resourced for students like her.

“There’s such a small teacher to student ratio,” she said. “I feel like I use my professors for all their worth, because I can. I take advantage of their knowledge, and everything they know and they’ve experienced. I use them because I’m not always going to have that.

“Some people don’t realize you should be asking, because they have more information than you and you have a relationship with them. We have a wonderful department, and I’m very thankful.”

Besides her education, Holmes attributes her art education to travel and experiences outside of the classroom. Holmes has visited the Nelson-Atkins Museum in Kansas City several times throughout her life and more recently the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and the Art Institute in Chicago.

“The more art history I take, the more I know. The more I truly appreciate,” she said. “I know more about the artists’ lives and the context of the work. It speaks to me more and more every time I go … Traveling is huge; it’s helped me as much as school has with art.”

Though already an animated individual, Holmes’ face comes to life when she begins to talk about her favorite artist, Paul Cezanne. Her words come faster and her eyes alight as she explains her penchant for Cezanne’s work.

“I cry every time I see a Cezanne painting,” Holmes said, laughing. “It is a phrase about him, that he was

the father of modern painting. He inspired Picasso … and his work, the way he painted, even though it wasn’t Cubist, affected how Picasso saw things and ultimately did Cubism …

God, I love Cezanne so much, and he’s influenced so much of my work and my philosophy of art.”

Holmes plucks one small picture off her inspiration wall, “The Gulf of Marseille,” a landscape of the sea with colorful houses lining it. She explains that while she is good at landscapes she is trying to break out of her comfort zone and push her limits as an artist.

Though still a student, Holmes has managed to already mark the beginning of her art career with the sale of five paintings to the city of Maryville, which are hanging in the cabins at Mozingo Lake Recreation Park. She marks this as a high point for her career, but described her transformation over the last year as an even higher point.

“This time last semester, I was in advanced painting, and it wasn’t that I didn’t take art seriously; I just wasn’t mature in my thought process on art and how it is an integral part of your life if you really take it seriously,” she said. “So being in advanced painting and just listening … I just soaked it all in and ran with it.

“Since then, I’ve been pushing whatever limit I can on how to go about my art. Sometimes you don’t see it in my art, but it’s an intellectual endeavor I’ve been doing over the last year. For me, it’s a huge accomplishment.”

The running joke for some is that most creative majors will result in a job involving coffee grinders, but Holmes is secure in her decision to pursue this career, and advises others to have faith as well.

“As long as I’m happy, I think it’s so much more to be happy and satisfied with your life. For our generation, we won’t stick with the same specific job; whoever does, it will be a small percentage. I’d rather be happy with whatever path I’ve chosen than, ‘I need to make money to pay for a life I don’t really want.’ I don’t ever want to stop learning, or asking questions, or having new experiences. That, to me, is hell.

“As far as future, if you’re happy, that’s what matters. There’s a difference: you can like what you’re doing, but if you’re not willing to work hard and put the time and hours in it …

You have to be open to new experiences, and if you’re not working in an art field it doesn’t mean you can’t make art. If you’re willing to work, the money will come.”

With that sentiment still lingering in the air, Holmes shrugged with a small smile on her face, doling out one final piece of advice: “You just have to learn to do without.”

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Packed to the brim with action, questionable ethics and electric acting, “Nightcrawler” is sure to grab you and whisk you away in its story of freelance crime journalism.

“Nightcrawler” follows the story Louis Bloom, played by Jake Gyllenhaal, a man who, after being turned down from multiple positions at news organizations, turns to filming accidents and crimes as a means of making money. After initial success and a questionable request from a news director, Louis dives into this new world fully. He hires Rick, played

by Riz Ahmed, gets some new equipment and starts chasing misfortune wherever it pops up. As the story progresses, Louis does whatever he can to get the best shot. Eventually, Louis and Rick get footage of something that could make their careers. What follows after is a downward spiral of manipulation, power and suspense.

The story is absolutely wonderful, taking a very interesting look on a world unknown to most people. It

blends dialogue, character actions and visual action to the point where not a single element dominates the others. It has a nice balance of showing the action, the characters’ action, and everything else after, ensuring no part becomes boring or drags on too long.

The beginning of the film takes a backseat position on the crime aspect of the crime thriller genre, but the latter half of the film delivers in a very satisfying way.

An interesting thing I found was how the main protagonist of the movie starts off innocent enough, but by the end has become a morally reprehensible character. Yet, the audience still roots for him. Louis becomes a horrible person, and there is no saving grace for him, but that is exactly what the movie aimed to do: make a despicable character that you still want to see succeed.

The acting is superb. Gyllenhaal executes a seamless shift from a timid protagonist to a cold, greedy antihero. There are no cracks in the mask of his character. The lack of emotion which he displays when filming an accident or slashing a competitor’s tires meshes with the decline of his character’s ethics. Ahmed nails the

part of a person who wants money, but holds some reservations about how he gets it. His emotions can be read on his face throughout the whole movie. Awkward body language, a small look of disgust; these really bring out who his character is. Cinematically, the movie is beautiful. The directing is wonderful, and the camera work is top notch with every shot serving a purpose.

“Nightcrawler” is possibly the best movie of its genre this year.

Other contenders like The Equalizer, A Walk Among the Tombstones, No Good Deed just do not stand up to what “Nightcrawler” brings to the table. It’s oriented not purely by action or violence but rather how the characters react to them. Definitely a must see, it captures what it means to be a well-balanced thriller.

Rating: 5/5 Title: Nightcrawler Director: Dan Gilroy Release Date: Oct. 31, 2014

Marvel unmasks highly anticipated superhero films

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Marvel Universe fans watched face-melting teaser trailers last week and a Phase Three line up, starting May 2015 and continue until May 2019.

Marvel has a long road ahead of them, translating comic books to movies in the next five years. With the newest “Avengers: Age of Ultron” coming out May 2015, the possibilities are endless for Marvel Universe and its diverse characters.

A detailed list revealed and satisfied every Marvel enthusiasts dream, mine included. While we all know that the movies never quite live up to our expectations after reading the book or comic book, Marvel seems to stick to the script with only a few glaring mistakes.

Despite some goofs, Marvel plans to stick to the comic books, and everyone should be excited for this list. No matter your fancy, something is bound to tickle your fancy. Starting with just a few films,this extensive list includes: “Avengers: Age of Ultron” out May 1, 2015; “Captain America: Civil War” May 6, 2016; “X-Men: Apocalypse” May 16, 2016; “Guardians of the Gal-

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axy 2” May 5, 2017; and “Black Panther” Nov. 3, 2017.

The newest teaser for the upcoming “Avengers: Age of Ultron” was released Oct. 29.

While all the Avengers gather round for a few drinks and some friendly competition, the newest villain, Ultron voiced by James Spader, makes his first dark appearance. Let me just say, his voice lends an edgy threat the Avengers never dreamed of

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when facing Loki and his army.

Ultron isn’t the only new character in the upcoming action flick. Twins, Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver make their film debut.

If the teaser trailer and list of upcoming movies doesn’t get you excited, you might need to check your pulse.

“Avengers: Age of Ultron” is out May 1, 2015, and I better see all of you lined up for the midnight showing.

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THE STROLLER:

Your Man wants you to put on some pants I have to admit, October has treated Maryville just right when it comes to weather. There was one week that we were even in shorts.

Look at it this way: it’s November and it has rained once, and really hasn’t been that cold.

This has seriously been a “Mother Nature miracle”.

But it’s November now and as much as I hate to admit it, the asinine Game of Thrones quote is necessary here: winter is coming.

Ladies, I’m talking to you. Put on whatever you deem pants and at least act like it’s cold outside.

I swear girls, or women or whatever you want to be called tend to dress-to-impress rather than dress to be comfortable, or even warm; you can do this and still be warm. In my case, it is sweatpants

and a sweatshirt. I don’t need to impress anyone.

With November now upon us, it is time to slap on those hats, gloves and long underwear and get prepared for the … “S” word. I can’t say it, because if I start to say the …

“S” word, then something is going down and, damn it, we will have a “S” storm and I don’t want that. Ask me again in December. Until then, get ready to walk down the winter road here in Maryville.

Oh, and freshmen, you haven’t seen cold just yet. Just you wait.

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New freshman guard Xavier Kurth, forward Chris-Ebou Ndow, guard Kyle Harrison and forward Dray Starzl all prepare for the season to start as the opening game is scheduled for Nov. 14 at 7 p.m.

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fter one of the most historic seasons in school history, the future of Northwest basketball lies in the hands of inexperienced athletes.

With only four returners who saw extensive playing time last season, the Northwest basketball team will be forced to mature quickly.

“They should have a little more of a chip on their shoulders,” Head Coach Ben McCollum said. “Where, ‘hey, we lost these five. That doesn’t mean our

culture or Northwest basketball has gone down.’ That’s what they need to play with. That chip on their shoulder and prove people wrong.”

Senior forward Grant Cozad, senior guard Matt Wallace, All-MIAA honorable mention junior guard Connor Crooker and MIAA Freshman of the Year sophomore Zach Schneider highlight the key returners for the Bearcats this season. The team stayed busy this offseason to help fill the void left behind from last seasons standout athletes.

This season’s freshmen class features Dray Starzl (Kearney), Xavier Kurth (St. Joseph), Chris-Ebou Ndow (Stavanger, Norway), and Kyle Harrison (Overland Park, Kansas).

Dray Starzl, brother of former Bearcats second-team All-MIAA Dillon Starzl, was an All-State performer at Kearney High School. He averaged 14 points, eight rebounds and three assists as a senior.

“Dray is a totally different player than his brother,” McCollum said.

“Dray is actually probably further along than his brother was coming out of high school. We just have a few more bigs this year. Dray is an excellent passer. (He) can finish, can step out from 15 real consistently, (and is) very athletic up and down the floor.”

Dillon Starzl racked up more than 1,000 points and 500 rebounds throughout his career at Northwest, so Dray Starzl has some big shoes to

fill. Dray Starzl credited the familiarity with the coaching staff to him following in his brothers footsteps.

Kurth played high school ball right down Highway-71 at Lafayette High School in St. Joseph. He earned first-team All-State honors as he averaged 15.7 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists his senior season. “(He brings) extremely high energy,” McCollum said. “(He) brings a little juice, a little toughness, a little energy. If he can do that throughout the season, he’ll be very good for us.”

Perhaps the most intriguing recruit of the offseason comes from Ndow, who comes all the way from Norway.

“Chris is a 6-6 guard, which you

don’t see a lot of those in our league,” McCollum said. “(He is) very, very athletic. (He) moves his feet great defensively. He could be very good for us if he keeps coming around.”

However, Ndow will not be able to play this season due to him playing overseas last season. He had opportunities in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Atlanta, Georgia, but when McCollum and Ndow got in touch through a mutual friend, it became an easy decision for him.

“It was a long summer for me, trying to find a school,” Ndow said.

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Emporia State (4-5) came into the 2014 season ranked No. 4 in the MIAA. The Hornets have underachieved thus far, but one of the winningest senior classes in recent school history will give No. 7 Northwest (8-1) its best shot on senior day Saturday in Emporia, Kansas.

After holding the No. 1 spot in the nation for six weeks, the Bearcats thought they had formed its identity through grinding out games. When Northwest was upset by Pittsburg State, the team was forced to continue to search for who it was as a team.

The Bearcats may have found that identity last week against Missouri Western when they rushed for 397 yards as a team. The highlight of

those yards came from senior Robert Burton III, who finished with 157, and freshman Cameron Wilcox, who racked up 125. Wilcox’s performance gave him his second straight game going for at least 100 yards on the ground. Head Coach Adam Dorrel hopes to see this trend continue with cold- and bad-weather games inevitably on the horizon.

“This time of year, the things we always talk about with the weather changing and it getting colder, and it’s windy, those are just not great elements to throw a football in and catch a football in,” Dorrel said. “That’s always been our focus since I’ve been the head coach. We always talk about being able to embrace November weather. So, certainly having a good ground game can help that. But we’re really going to try and build on what

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we did Saturday.”

The initial weather report for Saturday calls for gusts up to 25 miles per hour and a high of 52 degrees, with a low of 34.

After respectively rushing for a total of 334 yards as a team in their previous two games against Lindenwood and Pittsburg State, the Bearcats have more than doubled that in the last two games against Fort Hays and Missouri Western, racking up 679 yards. The team may be hitting its stride at just the right time with only two weeks left in the regular season.

“First off, any time you have a career rushing game, I think it just helps your confidence as a studentathlete,” Dorrel said. “I think Bobby and Cameron are really going to grow from Saturdays game. But I think it

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helps the guys up front just as much, to think ‘hey, we can do this. We can run the ball.’

“You know, Western was giving up 2.3 yards per carry going into that game. I think it can give all of our offense a lot of confidence. It’s no secret we like to run play-action. So, obviously, the more you’re running the football, it’s going to help the receivers.”

One go-to player saw the field for the first time since week two against Missouri Southern. Senior wide receiver Bryce Young became junior quarterback Brady Bolles’ main target at the beginning of the season, tallying 12 catches for 190 yards and one touchdown in those two games.

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College basketball is on its way.

Let me start by saying “Hallelujah.”

Yes, some will remind me “Hey buddy, football season isn’t done yet.” Yes, I love football too. What sports fan can say they do not like football?

First off, who could forget last season here at Northwest? A 29-8 record and a Sweet 16 appearance.

Though I did not get to watch him in person, Deshaun Cooper was an electric talent and that is why he is playing in Germany.

This year, Northwest is picked to finish fourth in the conference. Not bad. Especially after losing a player like Cooper. Not to mention Dillon Starzl. This shows there is still room for improvement.

Baseball may be America’s favorite pastime but basketball is the sport that America is, traditionally, the best in the world at. What other nations have had teams with the same prestige as the “Dream Team?” How many players do you know outside of the NBA or WNBA? Perhaps I am narrow minded but chances are not many, if any.

Regardless of who your teams are, basketball is a sport that captures millions of viewers from all different ages.

For crying out loud, the sport is so awesome that someone made a song about it. Thanks, Bow Wow. Some musicians will make songs about players; Lil Wayne with “Kobe Bryant”.

Drake mentioned Stephon Curry in his song “0-100,” Wiz Khalifa’s “Hit it like a free throw/Tongue out like I’m Jordan,” or “Do the John Wall.”

I can name at least five basketball movies. My personal favorite, Space Jam. (My apologies to those who just had flashbacks of their childhood for me mentioning that movie.

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Maryville (11-0) successfully won their rematch last week against Chillicothe. Now, the Spoofhounds move on to face another familiar foe when they battle the Warriors of St. Pius X (7-4).

Unlike their previous meeting Aug. 29, this game is for the Class 3 District 8 title.

“It’s a great opportunity to host the district championship,” Head Coach Matt Webb said. “We have an opportunity to fight for a district championship and it should be a great night at the Hound Pound.”

The last time these two played, the Spoofhounds’ defense shut out the Warriors 56-0 and only allowed 46 yards rushing on 24 attempts.

However, St. Pius X is a balanced offense and has a pass game that can move the ball.

“What good defenses do is stop the run and make you one dimensional,” Webb said. “That’s what we strive to do each week and take away one phase of their offense.”

Senior defensive lineman Jacob Cacek was a big reason why the

Warriors struggled offensively. He finished with three solo tackles, two assisted tackles and a sack.

“Teams get a lot better throughout the season and they’re no different,” Cacek said. “If we don’t come out with a better first half in this one we could have the same start and end up going home.”

As for the Spoofhounds’ offense, they were truly multidimensional against the Warriors. With 218 yards passing and 252 yards rushing, Maryville had them guessing all night. After the game last Friday, though, playing the same team twice in one football season is different story.

“I’m sure last week they (Chillicothe) watched film of our last game and made adjustments,” senior running back Brody McMahon said. “I look for Pius to do the same this week, we’re going to have to come out faster this week.”

Rematches are like a double edged sword; both teams have seen the offensive and defensive schemes of their opponent. It’s all about who can use that more to their advantage than the other team. Both of these teams have been on this stage many times, with the Warriors having been to the district championship game 11 times in the last 20 years. Thus far they have won the game nine times.

Maryville will be going for its third-straight district title. The Spoofhounds will also look to defend their active winning streak, which is currently at 41, longest active streak in the state. With accomplishments like this, it is clear why Webb talks about why people are proud of their Spoofhounds.

“I think where pride comes from is uniqueness,” Webb said. “We’re the only one called Spoofhounds in the United States … the streak is unique and those wins happened because we took the steps to win one football game at a time.”

Winning two-straight district titles is also unique. Webb went into depth of his past team who won and talked about this year’s team.

“There’s a lot of pride in having a group of seniors from 2012 … and a group of seniors from 2013 that can look in the hallway and see a district championship trophy in the case,” Webb said. “And come and show their kids that they won that trophy, and this group in 2014 has the same opportunity and try to bring the district championship trophy here again this year.”

The teams will battle for the Class 3 District 8 title at 7 p.m. Friday at the Hound Pound.

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Soccer season comes to sudden end in district championship RYAN EDWARDS

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The Maryville boys soccer season ended abruptly last week as the Spoofhounds lost to Chillicothe in the Class 2 District 16 final 4-1 last Thursday, finishing with a record of 11-10-2.

Although it was not the end result that the Spoofhounds wanted, the team can use this season’s struggles as a stepping stone for next season.

“We had an average season,” junior midfielder Zach Brod said. “The season felt a bit harder than it was last year. I think we have a lot to improve on, and we will be ready to get after next year.”

When the season started, everything was looking good for the Spoofhounds. The Hounds had one of their best players returning, in senior mid-

fielder Mitch Worthington. With Brod and junior midfielder Dimitri Filopoulos, the Hounds looked poised to score goals in bunches.

Worthington struggled early on in the season to score goals. Worthington found his scoring touch in the season’s final weeks, tallying 10 goals between Oct. 16, and Oct. 22.

Worthington may have struggled to score early, but his teammates picked up the slack. Filopoulos and Brod each scored during Worthington’s scoring drought. On the season, the trio accounted for 64 percent of the goals scored for the Spoofhounds.

“It is always nice to have guys that can score when I wasn’t able to,” Worthington said. “But, when you have three guys that can score, it really puts a lot pressure on a defense to try

and mark us.”

Brod noted the trio was a lot of fun to play with this season and that he learned a lot from Mitch and Dimitri.

“Being able to play with Mitch and Dimitri has been great,” Brod said.

“Those two are highly skilled players who know what they are doing on the field, and know how to score.”

The player that really impressed throughout the season was starting goalkeeper freshman Lucas Jasinski.

“Lucas really stepped up this year for us,” Worthington said. “It really means a lot that a freshman stepped up for us when we really needed it. He was able to keep us in a lot of games.”

With Brod, Filopoulos and Jasinski all returning next season, the Hounds hope to get back into the district conversation for their 2015 campaign.

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With the cool winter air blowing in, the fall sports schedule will soon be coming to a close.

However, with that comes the most exciting meet in the eyes of the Northwest cross country team; the MIAA Conference Championships.

“It’s exciting to get everyone together,” Head Coach Scott Lorek Said.

“Conference meets are really exciting.

There’s so much electricity in the air.”

Lorek expects his team to run the best race they can. After having a few runners who were sick or a little banged up, Lorek said his team is all healthy and ready to compete at a high level.

“We’ve been real consistent at putting our best races together at championship meets,” Lorek said.

Senior Kit Anderson shares a similar view with that of Lorek.

“I’m really anxious,” Anderson said. “I’ve always run one of my best races at the conference meet, and coming off an injury, I’m anxious to see where I’m at.”

Anderson suffered a pre-stress fracture on the top of his foot which sidelined him for a good deal of time.

He is now healthy and excited to return just in time to compete in the conference meet.

Anderson has high expectations for the team as a whole. He believes being able to run together as a team gives them a little more push to compete at a higher level.

The weeks leading up to this meet have been a steady regimen of workouts for the team.

“We got to run time trials under the lights at Bearcat Stadium,” Lorek said. “It’s not something we do very often, but they accomplished what they needed and they really enjoyed running under the lights.”

The cool air and windiness kept the times higher than what the team wanted but it still achieved one key thing: the fire of competing in a shorter race. The time trials raised the intensity of the runners due to the shorter distances they ran. The men ran a two-mile course while the women’s side ran a one-mile course.

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Lorek uses the time trials as workouts very rarely.

He uses them only when the team has an extended time off and needs to keep a competitive edge.

The mens team will be sending 10 runners to the conference meet: Wick Cunningham, Anderson, Ryan Cox, Tim Grundmayer, Johnny Harley, Carson Brown, Joe Anger, Caleb Wyble, Gabe Claus and Brandon Klave.

The women’s team will also be sending 10 runners to the conference meet: Katie Bush, Anne Herbert, Jessica Johnson, Brooklyn Ellis, Chloe Haffarnan, Mikayla Engemen, Lizzy Jurries, McKenzie Christenson, Samantha Laurenzo and Hana Speaks.

Lorek emphasized there were a few teams that they have not seen yet and are intrigued to see them at the meet. Conference rivals like Central Missouri and Pittsburg State are teams they have not encountered at a meet yet.

The team will make the trip to Bolivar Saturday to compete in the MIAA Conference Championships.

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Lafayette...........................25-5 Savannah..........................14-10 Chillicothe..........................14-10 Smithville..........................13-13 Bishop LeBlond...................15-12 Benton...............................4-20 MARYVILLE.........................5-17 Cameron.............................5-21

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This was supposed to be a special year for the Bearcats soccer team. They were supposed to be led by their lone senior Taylor Sellars.

Freshman goalkeeper Ashley Malloy was supposed to fill the void in front of the net.

Preseason goals might not have been met in the end, but Sellars, Malloy and the rest of the Bearcats have put a spotlight on the future of the Northwest soccer program.

In the final weekend of play, and on the outside looking in at the postseason, the Bearcats knew two final victories would get them the best shot at advancing for the first time since 2011. A 1-0 victory Friday at Missouri Western put Northwest in control of its own destiny heading into Sunday’s match against Lindenwood in St. Charles, Missouri.

With less than 15 minutes remaining, Northwest remained scoreless with Lindenwood and had the possibility of advancing with a victory. However, a Lindenwood goal in the 78th minute sealed the 1-0 loss,ending the regular season for the Bearcats with an overall record of 7-9-1 and 3-7-1 in MIAA play.

“We knew we had to win,” Head Coach Tracy Hoza said. “We didn’t want to rely on a tie or losing … they were more disappointed that we didn’t win and then we got all the other news as well when we were done.”

The news Hoza is referring to is the elimination of Northwest from the MIAA Women’s Soccer Championship. Throughout the day, the cards fell into place for Northwest to advance, despite a loss. A goal in double overtime by Northeastern State moved the RiverHawks ahead of the Bearcats and knocking Northwest from the final spot in the MIAA postseason tournament.

Though Hoza’s squad fell short of its preseason goals, it is not difficult to see that she has something special brewing for the future of the program.

Reflecting on her satisfaction with the 2014 season, Hoza said the team was exception with the circumstances it dealt with.

“If I was to answer this question

with the squad we had at the beginning of preseason, I would have said it wasn’t good enough because we know where we could be and where we want to be,” Hoza said. “Looking back now on what we’ve been through, we did well, we worked hard. There were some games that should have pulled off wins … but we did the best that we could with what we had and what we had to deal with.”

Throughout the course of the 2014 campaign, the Bearcats faced injuries that cost three starters to end their seasons early. Five of the six freshmen combined to start 60 games, with Malloy (18) and defender Hannah Goetz (17) shining in the starting lineup. Cassidy Holtman, Jessica Spradley and Danielle Wolfe also played valuable minutes for the freshman class. Northwest will also return three members of the All-MIAA honorable mention team; junior defender Katelynn Lindsey and junior midfielder Elizabeth Lee join Malloy on the awarded team.

“We definitely competed in every game despite all of our injuries and did well against every team, even the teams in the top of our conference,” Wolfe said. “... Getting a lot of minutes makes us more comfortable on the field, especially towards the end of the season.”

Malloy played a big role in keeping Northwest in a number of games, racking up shutouts in six of the seven victories. The Bearcats allowed 21 goals in 2014 compared to 35 in 2013, a stat that is promising to Hoza.

“We won more than last year, won more games on the road, so it’s very, very positive,” Hoza said. “The biggest thing was having the players go ‘we’re ready for next year,’ and they’re only a day off, likewise with the coaching staff.”

With offseason preparation nearly in full swing, Hoza could not keep from grinning when asked of her excitement for next season.

“Even Sunday, it’s like ‘alright.’

You really say that ‘I’m human, I’m pretty fatigued’ at the end of any season. We’re ready to get everybody back together, get as much of the injured back as possible and do our best with that …

“To be saying that at this time of year is a bit unusual, regardless of your wins or losses, and that’s a mentality we’re going to carry through to next year.”

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CONTINUED FROM B1 “The biggest thing is to get him off his first read,” senior linebacker Eric Reimer said. “If you can’t throw it to the guy right away, then it allows our defensive line to get there, it allows our linebackers to adjust. …

We know if he holds on to the ball too long, he’s going to get hit.”

Reasnor did not start the season as the team starting quarterback. Junior quarterback Brent Wilson went down with a broken collarbone in week four against Lindenwood. Wilson was having a solid season, completing 60 percent of his passes and averaging 320 yards per game. Reasnor has averaged a mild 69 yards per game but has completed 68 percent of his passes.

“They’re still trying to do the same things,” Reimer said. “They still have an athlete back there. He can make the plays. He’s still throwing the ball pretty well. They’ve still done a pretty good job on offense moving the ball and improvising and making things work for them with a different quarterback.”

Senior Zach Williams celebrates with his teammates on the field after beating Missouri Western on senior day Saturday, 40-3.

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“Then kind of last second, a friend of mine knew coach Mac. And I got in touch with him and I love his character and they way he coaches and stuff. It was kind of a no brainer in the end.”

Harrison enjoyed a more than successful high school career, in which he won two state championships at Blue Valley Northwest High School. He earned All-State honorable mention and he now holds the record for most three-point field goals made. “(Kyle is) just a tough kid,” McCollum said. “(He is a) defensive kid, tough kid, always won his whole career and that’s what he brings.”

With Ndow being ineligible and Harrison already being declared a redshirt, these freshmen are likely to make a gameday impact further down the road. Kurth is not redshirting, but the status of Starzl is still up in the air.

Fresh off back-to-back Kansas state championships, Harrison will miss playing a role in gameday but is relishing at the opportunity to help his team in any way he can.

“Just kind of bringing energy in practice everyday,” Harrison said.

“Just trying to get everybody better as a team … We got to buy into the program and everything coach say and do our part.”

The highly talented journeyman from Norway is also willing to help his team in whatever way he can.

“We just got to get better,” Ndow said. “And off the bench too. Bring

Looney Toons with His Airness Michael Jordan equals awesomeness).

Just saying, if you don’t like Space Jam or at least heard of it, I feel sorry for you.

It won’t be long before we hear the swish of a shot from Lebron, watch the shooters stroke the three’s all around the arch like Curry. And of course, dunks. If you like basketball you’ve got to like dunks. (Blake Griffin, that’s your cue). Maybe you like footwork like Kevin Love and crossovers from D-Wade, D-Rose or Kobe.

Needless to say I, along with thousands, no, probably millions, are excited that basketball is about to go into full swing. Though the NBA started last week, and I do like the NBA, but I prefer NCAA. Hear me out. In the NBA, you can watch the same guys play for nearly a decade or more. NCAA is a different guy almost every year. Last year, it was Andrew Wiggins and Jabari Parker. This year, it’ll probably be Myles Turner (Texas), Cliff Alexander (KU), and Jahlil Okafor (Duke), just for some examples.

Plus, in the NBA, they get paid millions. Yes, in college they get a good portion of school paid for, but like most of us college students, they still are low budget. They play more for love of the game than the money.

Whether you are an NBA fan, NCAA fan or just a hometown basketball fan, the season is near. ‘Tis the season for posterizing dunks, buzzer beaters, and the sweet sound of a swish. As the Bow Wow song goes, “We love that basketball.”

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Xavier Kurth, Dray Starzl, Chris-Ebou Ndow, and Kyle Harrison will look to make impacts as freshman this season.

energy off the bench and be supportive. Even though we don’t play, we have to be there for them.”

Cozad, who averaged 9.8 points and 3.8 rebounds last season, has taken the freshmen under his wing, according to Kurth.

“I know when I came in the summer, G was the first person I met,”

Kurth said. “He’s a senior. He just made me feel like this was home.

This is where I belong. I can tell he really wants to win. I just hope we can make it happen for him.”

After finishing one game out of the Elite Eight last season, the Bearcats still have high expectations this season, pre-ranked fourth in

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Senior running back for the Bearcats football team rushed for a career high on his senior day by running for 162 yards on the ground in Northwest’s 40-3 victory against Missouri Western.

Freshman midfielder for the Northwest soccer team scored her second goal of the season in a 88th minute game winning goal against rival Missouri Western.

The Bearcats won, 1-0.

the MIAA. Dray Starzl believes this underclassmen-heavy team can still go deep.

“We have a lot of talent, but we’re young,” Dray Starzl said. “We’re still learning how to play together. But I think we’ll go far if we get all the little things done, that coach Mac wants us to do. I think we’ll be fine.”

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Junior running back and defensive back for the Spoofhounds football team tallied up 80 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions in the Maryville’s victory against Chillicothe.

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Senior runner for the Hounds cross country team earned All-District 8 honors and qualified for state when she placed fourth at the district meet in Platte County and set a personal record.

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Boys basketball target rebound with seniors AUSTIN HEINEN

Chief Sports Reporter | @HEINOHeinen

Maryville hoops is nearly here. It is a new year, with a new coach, which brings new goals.

After a disappointing 5-17 record in 2013-2014, and just three wins in Mid Empire Conference play, first year Head Coach Matt Stoecklein is anxious to get started.

“I’m very excited about this year,” Stoecklein said. “With the staff we have and the collaboration we have together, we know what we are going to do in practice and how we are going to run it. It’s just been a lot of fun with them.”

After making the Class 3 state tournament two years ago, the Hounds had a disappointing season last winter. This year, the Spoofhounds return a decent amount of their players and have senior leadership, such as senior shooting guard Hayden Snow.

“It’s a big year here … We want to finish the right way,” Snow said. “We had a rough year last year but we have guys that know what they are doing … we’re looking to come out and have a big year.”

With a new coach comes new tactics. Snow and the rest of the seniors are already buying into Stoecklein’s plan and the mentality he is trying to bring this year.

“He’s been great,” Snow said. “It’s all been about talking and communicating and how we are a family. We just want to play hard and come out and win games.”

Though the Hounds had a rough year last season, Stoecklein is glad to

have the seniors he does. With all the returning athletes and then adding new faces to the team it was not hard for Stoecklein to tell what the theme was this year.

“Our main theme is that we are one,” Stoecklein said. “It means working as a team, have lots of energy - positive energy - and to keep moving on the court.”

The Hounds have been to the state tournament twice in the last five years and the winning experience is there. As said before, Maryville made the state tournament last in the 20122013 season. Some members of that team remain this year, giving this team a winning experience.

“A lot of guys have been working hard since summer,” Stoecklein said.

“They work well together. Our seniors have been working hard as they can and I feel that goes for everyone … We are ready to get it started again.”

Though the Spoofhounds do not host their first home game until Dec. 9, Maryville will travel to the Savannah tournament on Dec. 1, to start their season.

With the season just under a month away, the Hounds have plenty of time to prepare for the season and what is usually a tough MEC conference.

“First thing we have to do is figure what we are and who we are,” Stoecklein said. “Got to figure out what we are going to run on offense and defense. The biggest thing we are focused on now is the energy, diving for loose balls and denying the ball. We got drills that are just about energy and toughness … We just work on being a team.”

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The Maryville wrestling team will have a new head coach but a familiar face the 2014-2015 season.

After two years serving as assistant wrestling coach, Connor Kellerstrass takes over for former head coach and now National Wrestling Hall of Famer Joe Drake as head coach of the Spoofhounds wrestling team.

Kellerstrass knows he has big shoes to fill, even with being in the program for the last two years.

“It will definitely be a big transition. I have got some large shoes to fill in taking over for Coach Drake,” Kellerstrass said. “But it is an exciting challenge that I cannot wait to take on.”

The Spoofhounds will return all four wrestlers to the mat who qualified for state wrestling last year in four different weight divisions.

Senior Nathaniel Alexander finished in fifth place at 126-pound weight division, and senior Brendan Weybrew finished second at 285-pound weight division in state wrestling last season.

While sophomores Cayden Dunbar, at 120-pounds, and Matt Twad-

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dle, at 132-pounds, qualified for state wrestling last year, they did not place.

Kellerstrass says the experience of those four wrestlers and improving on the success from last year, will provide help to the younger wrestlers.

“All four of these young men look to improve upon last year’s finishes and help bring some of the younger guys along,” Kellerstrass said.

The goal for this year is for the team to switch the style of wrestling to lead to more takedowns early in the match.

“This year we would like to get better on our feet in each and every match. Takedowns are crucial in every match, especially for the wrestler who gets the first takedown in a match,” Kellerstrass said. “We have a young group of boys who are eager to learn and eager to get better.”

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location lexington fawcett cameron maryville albany tions for himself this year, as his goal is winning state at the 126-pound weight division for the Spoofhounds.

“My expectations is to win it all this year,” Alexander said. “I have been preparing mentally and physically by getting in the weight room as much as possible this fall. Getting mostly in the right mindset for the season along with conditioning.”

Alexander believes the team is well suited this year with the changes the new head coach has established.

“I think the team is going to excel under coach Kellerstrass with all of the changes that will be on display during the wrestling season,” Alexander said.

The Spoofhounds wrestling team starts the season in the BedfordLenox Individual Tournament Dec. 13 in Lenox, Iowa.

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The Spoofhounds girls’ basketball team looks for a fresh start with a new head coach going into the 20142015 season.

Candace Boeh was hired earlier this summer to take over for former head coach Grant Hageman, who is now an assistant coach for the boys basketball team.

Boeh is an alumna of Northwest Missouri State and a former Bearcats women’s basketball player.

Boeh says that playing for the Bearcats gave her a lot of experience that will be useful when coaching the Spoofhounds this season.

“I think the most important thing that really helped me is the competitiveness,” Boeh said. “Everyday we’re going to celebrate little successes and we’re going to celebrate the big successes on the way.”

She also said that one of the keys to success this year will be to put in the work during daily practices and film sessions in order to help her team progress.

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finishing 4-17 last season.

The Hounds are looking to implement a fast-paced offense and a high-low, inside-out gameplan for the upcoming season.

“We always want to be looking up the floor. We don’t want a slow tempo. We want to get good quality shots up. So we are really teaching our kids about good shot selection as well,” Boeh said.

The Hounds will have a very young team this year, having only three returning seniors, but according to Boeh, this will not be a problem.

She says that they have some younger talent and she will look to develop all of her players.

“I really think that all of our girls have the ability to make a difference in our game right now,” Boeh said.

location maryville maryville smithville maryville benton The coaching staff has very high expectations for their players both on and off the court. Boeh said that being a coach gives her the opportunity to build her player’s talent level on the court as well as building their character beyond the game.

Returning senior Rachel Auffert says that they have a couple of important goals that they are looking to accomplish in order to improve their game play.

“We are trying to improve our free throw shooting to 70 percent this season,” Auffert said. “We are also trying to make 50 percent of our games winnable.”

The Spoofhounds will open their season Dec. 1, at the Savannah Tournament and will host their first home game Dec. 15, against East Buchanan.

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To replace the star power lost, McCollum will rely on senior guard Matt Wallace, junior guard Connor Crooker, senior forward Grant Cozad, and sophomore forward Zach Schneider to lead his young team.

Schneider, who was MIAA Freshman of the Year last season, has taken the part of being a mentor for the new, incoming players by helping them get acclimated with Northwest’s style of play.

“I’m just making sure every day that they are doing the right things,” Schneider said. “The biggest thing is defensively, all the different principles that we teach are a little different than probably the programs that they come from. Mostly getting them to pay attention to detail is probably the biggest thing so far.”

Besides teaching the younger players, the Bearcats will need Schneider to match or improve on his mark of 7.7 points per game to make up for the offensive production that has been lost.

Another player who will be looked upon to make a major contribution to the offense this year is guard Connor Crooker. Crooker shot 56 for 109 from three point range last year, good for 51 percent and best on the team.

Crooker’s shooting consistency will once again be counted upon to produce points, especially in big games against teams like Central Missouri, Fort Hays State and Washburn.

The consistency of the offense will depend much on the play of senior guard Matt Wallace. Wallace did not score a lot of points last year, but he had a lot to do with the production of offense.

Junior guard Samantha Hurst, freshman guard Alexa Schaaf and freshman guard/forward Raven Bunn practice Tuesday afternoon in preparation for the upcoming season.

Women’s basketball hopes to benefit from coach’s second year RYAN EDWARDS

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A new year brings new hope to the Northwest women’s basketball program.

The program is entering its second season under the helm of Head Coach Michael Smith. Smith’s first season was one to forget, as the Bearcats went 10-17.

During the offseason, the Bearcats made a lot of changes to the program. The team returned six players from last year’s squad. Smith and his assistants brought in nine new athletes to compliment the returning players, which includes senior guard Ariel Easton and sophomore forward Shelby Mustain.

“We are more competitive with each other,” Mustain said. “We aren’t afraid to call each other out during practice, saying ‘you need to this better or you need to work on this.’”

For Smith, the first few weeks of practice have been a blessing. Smith says that the girls know what to expect and all of that hard work is paying off.

“We are coming into practice everyday … we are going to get better,” Smith said. “So far, I like the energy and the effort of the girls. Right now we are trying to find five or six girls that can play together.

“What I am most excited to see is how this team is going to mature

over the season. Whether they are hit in the face with some type of obstacle, and how we are going to handle adversity.”

Last season, Easton averaged 15.9 points per game and earned All-MIAA third team honors. Mustain averaged 5.6 points per game and finished second on the team with rebounds while leading the team in blocks.

“We’ve been practicing everyday, trying to get better,” Easton said. “We have improved a lot since the summer. We are all starting to get comfortable with each other.”

Over the summer, Easton was hard at work in the gym, working on her game and getting better as a player, as well a leader.

“It’s been a complete turnaround this year,” Mustain said. “Working out with (trainer) Joe Quinlin this summer has really turned us into leaders.”

The Bearcats were picked to finish ninth in the MIAA in the preseason polls. Smith believes that his team will be better.

“There are a lot of expectations with this year’s group,” Smith said. “I think that every teams goal is to get back and play in the postseason. We want to get back to Kansas City.”

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Wallace’s 87 assists last year was good for second on the team and highest in that category among returning players.

“We play really well together and we share the ball pretty well,” Wallace said. “I think that is going to be a new thing for us, our scoring is going to be a lot more even across the board. I think this year it’s going to come from all kinds of spots like Grant (Cozad), Zach (Schneider), Crooker, and hopefully I score a little bit.”

With the offense starting to come together, the defense is still trying to improve and get better.

Last year, Northwest Missouri State was second in scoring defense in the MIAA, with Central Missouri coming in first.

“We have to defend and compete at a high level and we are just not doing that like we have done in the past, and that needs to change,” McCollum said.

“We try to pride ourselves on defense and getting stops and not giving up easy baskets.”

Northwest was picked to finish fourth overall in the conference in the MIAA preseason poll. If they want to surpass that prediction, the offense is going to have to carry this team, at least until the level of play on defense improves.

“I think we can go pretty far if we all buy into the program,” Wallace said. “I think we need to prove to them and to ourselves that we are better than that.”

The basketball season will unofficially begin tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Bearcat Arena, where the Bearcat Basketball Bash will take place.

This includes festivities such as a shooting , a dunk and a dance contest between the men’s and women’s basketball teams.

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