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Northwest mourns national champion Nicholas Turner found dead in his residence hall Sunday morning JACOB BLAND Sports Editor | @j_bland93 ISAIAH SWANN Assistant Sports Editor | @iswanny3503

orthwest’s championship celebration was cut short Sunday, Jan. 31, when the campus learned of the tragic death of junior defensive end Nicholas C. Turner. Turner was found dead in his campus residence hall Sunday afternoon. The cause of death has not been determined. Police suspect there was no foul play involved. Turner’s death is now under investigation by the Nodaway County coroner’s office, Maryville Public Safety and University Police. Monday evening Northwest students, family and fellow teammates gathered in the J.W. Jones Student Union Ballroom in remembrance of Turner’s life. The entire Northwest football team walked into the room together, followed by President John Jasinski escorting Tuner’s mother. The sudden death of Turner not only impacted the Northwest campus, but the Northwest family as a whole. Former Northwest athletes were also in attendance. Jasinski first spoke on Turner’s behalf. At first, Jasinski was at a loss for words because this has been the second student death in two weeks.

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Jasinski preached the motto of “find a way,” the mantra the Bearcat football team used in route to a fifth national title this season. After Jasinski was done speaking, head football coach Adam Dorrel came up to also speak. For a large portion of the event, the room had a somber feel to it, but there was a moment where the room lifted in spirit. That came when Dorrel shared a pleasant memory he had about Turner. Dorrel had some kind words to say about his defensive end. “Nick had ups and downs,” Dorrel said. “He was happy and excited where we had been and where we were going, he gave all of us so much.” Turner attended Hazelwood East High School and during his time there he excelled in all phases of being a student athlete. Turner was recognized for his excellence on the field, as he was awarded allconference honors two times. Turner was also elected as a team captain during his junior and senior seasons. After high school, Turner came to Northwest in 2013, where he redshirted. After a full season of acclimating himself to the Northwest campus, Turner became a valuable contributor for the Bearcats. On and off the football field, Turner contributed to a positive en-

vironment the Northwest football program holds dearly. “He never gave up, he was always positive in the locker room,” defensive end Cass Weitl said. “He really made the most of his opportunities, especially when they moved him to the defensive line. Being able to come out and play your first year after moving positions is big and it’s really hard to do for most people.” In the process of switching positions, Turner truly demonstrated the mantra of “find a way.” During Northwest’s championship campaign, Turner provided outstanding depth to his fellow defensive starters. In limited playing time, he accumulated 22 total tackles, 7 tackles for a loss and 3.5 sacks. In Northwest’s National Championship victory Turner recorded 1 tackle for a four-yard loss. When it was announced that Turned had died, Northwest not only lost a good football player, they lost an even better person. In an email that Jasinski sent out to the Northwest family Tuesday, he talked about the importance of embracing others and appreciating them for who they are. In a time of tragedy, Northwest students should use Turner’s way of life as a prime example in conducting theirs.

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Missouri House passes photo I.D. bill, sent to Senate JAKE MCKNIGHT News Editor | @jbmcknight93

Voters may soon need to present photo identification at the polls under a measure passed by the Missouri House. House members voted 114-39 along party lines in favor of the Photo I.D. bill. It now heads to the Senate where a similar proposal is pending. In 2011, Gov. Jay Nixon vetoed another photo-identification bill. Now, House majority has the numbers to override another veto. Voters would need to bring a form of government-issued photo I.D. to the polls in order for their votes to be counted under the House legislation. Acceptable forms of I.D. would include military identification and driver’s’ licenses, but not student I.D.s from colleges and universities. Voter-identification laws are in effect in 33 states this year. Republican supporters arguing for the bill said a photo-identification requirement is needed to prevent possible fraud. “Elections are the purest form of participation in the political process. We need to make sure that our elections are held to the highest standards.” bill sponsor Rep. Justin Alferman, R-Hermann said. Opponents, primarily Democrats, say there haven’t been any cases of voter-impersonation fraud in Missouri. Democratic Secretary of State Jason Kander said that an analysis by his office suggests this requirement would disenfranchise about 220,000 registered voters who do not have a valid government-issued

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Citizens may have to bring a governement-issued photo ID in order to vote in the upcoming elections this November.

I.D. and would no longer be able to vote. “This is harsh, it’s extreme, it’s wrong and it’s unconstitutional for the people who are already currently eligible voters,” Rep. Randy Dunn said. The bill passed in the House includes a provision for the Legislature to pay for a form of acceptable identification or documentation needed for an I.D. If lawmakers do not fund the

program, legislative researchers estimate it will cost about $10.7 million the first year it is enacted. Photo I.D. then wouldn’t be required. Students have mixed reactions to the issue. Some believe it lets the polls be honest and prevent fraud. “Since we have to show a photo I.D., no one can vote twice and cheat. I think it’s great and I’m glad that they are doing it,” junior Kelly Biggs said. Others believe it will not help in

the slightest. “Photos can be faked, so it doesn’t really matter. It’s just a waste of time,” junior Melody Grooms said. The House also passed a proposed amendment to the Missouri Constitution to allow such a law in a 116-40 vote. The move would be necessary because in 2006 the state Supreme Court ruled that a state photo ID requirement was not changed and was

a big burden on voters. If lawmakers pass a legal change, it would likely be struck down. The proposals have support from leaders of the Republican-controlled Legislature and are among the first bills of the 2016 session to move forward in both the House and Senate. The chairman of the Senate committee said those bills could be voted out of committee as early as Monday.

Northwest University gives nod to safe dialogue policy JAKE MCKNIGHT News Editor | @jbmcknight93

Northwest University approves safe dialogue policy for demonstrations. This policy means non-student, staff or faculty demonstrators must understand that an event will be shut down if it breaks any regulations including disruptions of any fashion. Demonstrations can also be shut down if the speech is illegal, if there is harassment or if an organization reserved the same

space at the same time. For decades, college campuses have been known for open dialogue between varied individuals. While legislation has limited what types of demonstrations can take place on college campuses, Missouri’s Campus Free Expression Act, passed July 15, 2015, made Missouri the second state to prohibit public colleges and universities from restricting student speech. The challenge campus administration must address is allowing demonstrations without interrupting

the education of the student body. “When I was in school, it was said that universities had the ability to determine the time, place and manner that a demonstration was going to happen. But that’s not the way it is today as universities have little to no ability to control free speech on campus,” Vice President of Student Affairs Matt Baker said. What universities can require is that demonstrators register with the school ahead of time. “It’s a way for us to know what is happening on our campus as well

as a time for everyone to get a refresher on the rights of those demonstrating and those they’re demonstrating to. Really, it’s a win-win because they’re able to have free speech, but we’re also aware of their presence and able to provide the proper security,” Baker said. The Northwest Board of Regents approved a policy in December which requires non-student, staff or faculty demonstrators to register with the University’s office of student affairs. A similar policy to students, faculty and staff is going through the legal process before being put before the board of regents for approval. “Policies like this are critical for us to have that win-win. It’s not about controlling the content in any way, but ensuring that everything is done respectfully,” Baker said. 127 E. South Ave Maryville, MO 660.582.8081

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While it may make the campus a safer environment to others , not everyone agrees with the policy. “I believe it impedes on freedom of speech which says that everyone has a right to demonstrate their beliefs as long as they do not cause harm to others. And personally I don’t like it because anyone can call anything offensive just to ruin someone’s demonstration. Almost every daily activity is offensive to someone now-a-days and I feel like it is a little ridiculous and it goes too far,” senior Jason Vanhorn. More and more students believe it is an offense to the first amendment of the U.S Constitution. “I don’t like it. I think it limits free speech by censoring the event if someone doesn’t like it they don’t have to participate,” junior Jake Hunter said.

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Civil rights activist speaks at Northwest LINDSEY DONALDSON Chief News Reporter | @Smileyfaced56

Northwest hosted Dr. Bob Zellner, a Civil Rights activist and Freedom Rider, as a part of the Distinguished Lecture series Wednesday, Feb. 3. Born in Alabama to a family line of KKK members, Zellner broke the mold when he went to college and became one of the ﬁrst white civil rights activists. Zellner received his bachelor’s degree from Huntington College in 1961 with honors in sociology and psychology. He went to graduate school from 1963-1965 to study race relations at Brandeis University. During his time in college, he studied the purpose for a civil rights movement and met with major activists such as Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr. After getting his bachelor’s degree, Zellner joined the Student Nonviolent Co-

ordinating Committee (SNCC) and later became the ﬁrst white southerner to serve as ﬁeld secretary. In 1967, Zellner and his wife Dorothy left the SNCC to organize the Grass Roots Organizing Work (GROW), an anti-racism project for black and white workers. Zellner was arrested 18 times throughout his life for charges related to his activism. However, this did not hinder his efforts. His most recent arrest was in April of 2013 for participating in a protest of North Carolina’s restriction to voting access. In the 90s, Zellner studied for a Ph.D. in history while traveling to many universities to teach the history of activism. Zellner was featured in the 2005 documentary “Come Walk in My Shoes” and received a Red Star Review from the Library Journal for his memoir, “The Wrong Side of Murder Creek: A White Southerner in the Freedom Movement” in 2008.

Though Zellner has faced many challenges, he has persevered and inspired many with his continued pursuit of civil rights. Several students attend the Distinguished Lecture Series to learn and be inspired be the stories of people who have vast amounts of wisdom to share. Sophomore Elizabeth Brown said she attends these events on a regular basis. “I go because it educates me on topics that I normally wouldn’t get to hear about,” Brown said. Senior Shantel Emerson encourages students to attend the Distinguished Lecture events. “I’ve been to these before and they are really inspiring. I think that it’s important for students to go and hear these lectures. Hearing about their experiences can help you become a better person,” Emerson said.

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Maryville prepares renovations for Mozingo BETH POTTROFF Missourian Reporter | @TheMissourian

Lake Mozingo offers a variety of activities and opportunities that enrich the community of Nodaway County. According to the Nodaway News Leader, the city of Maryville recently reviewed the economic impact report for Mozingo. The report showed that of the 467,747 Mozingo visitors, 57 percent were not local. It also showed 28 percent were from different states. The report also concluded that each non-local visitor spent an average of about $32. Due to the amount of visitors and money being brought in from Mozingo, the city plans to continue expanding trails, RV sites and cabins as well as upkeep on overall maintenance. A hotel and conference center are also under consideration. The Lake Mozingo area spans across 3,000 acres of land and 1,000 acres of lake. Activities such as camping, golﬁng, swimming, boating and hiking attract visitors from all over the state. Mozingo also offers various youth camps and MOERA. MOERA stands for Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area and is ran by Northwest. MOERA is available for developing climbing skills, leadership, self-esteem and empowerment activities. A variety of events take place at Lake Mozingo including various ﬁshing events,tournaments throughout the spring and summer and Inde-

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Mozingo plans to expand many parts of the park including trails, RV sites and cabins as well as the upkeep and maintenance of the area.

pendence Day ﬁreworks. Within the next 20 twenty years, the City Council of Maryville would also like to put a new pavilion near the welcome center for the Mozingo area. Maryville City Manager Greg McDanel said having a hotel and

conference center at Mozingo would make the lake and the city of Maryville a destination location and increase the use of other area amenities. Many college students also take advantage of Mozingo. Junior Lilly Tighe said her fa-

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Safe dialogue policy has potential to be beneficial if not abused A new safe dialogue policy will be put in place at Northwest soon. This policy states that any event that breaks any regulations or disrupts the university can be shut down. Essentially, this says that anything that someone may find mildly disrupting or offensive can be reported and shut down. While this is a good measure to ensure the safety and well being of students here, we can see some issues with it. The policy itself can be very good if it is used properly and

not just because something slightly offends someone. SAC brings a comedian each year and most of the time, these comedians come with offensive jokes and language. If they have to follow the safe dialogue policy, no comedian will want to come to Northwest again. If they do, they will have to censor themselves incredibly. For example, the SAC fall concert featuring We The Kings last year was threatened. While some people were hesitant to attend, the

concert still took place and there were no problems at all. If the policy would have been in effect last year during this event, we would not have had that concert and a lot of people would be disappointed. We also have to wonder who can define what is considered harassment. If someone gets denied what they want out of a group, can they then go and say that certain group is threatening and have those events shut down? This is where it

becomes an issue. Events could be censored, and while this can be a good thing, we can also see the events just becoming boring and mundane. Concerts already have enough rules to make them safe, but add this policy, and we can see some major issues. Some students will definitely not want to come because of extreme rules and censorship. The policy is good, and we do believe it can protect a lot of people. Northwest always does a great job

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Whether or not women should be allowed to breastfeed their babies in public is one of the most infuriating social issues. If you’ve never personally had a baby or been around a baby for a long period of time, you have no idea how demanding an infant can be. When a baby is hungry, he or she is hungry and will be sure to let you know. You can’t expect the baby to wait to eat or for the mother to wait to feed her baby. Although some places offer special breastfeeding areas, most do not. Until all public locations do, you can nearly guarantee that women will breastfeed in public. If you wouldn’t want to eat your lunch in a bathroom, you can’t expect a baby to, either. If your argument is to have mothers feed their baby formula

while in public, you need to mind your own business and look the other way. Breastfeeding creates a bond between mother and baby that is not comparable to any other bond. Among other reasons, breast milk provides many nutrients that babies need in their first months of life. Breastfeeding is also free, which many families prefer, compared to the average cost of $1,733 annually to feed their child formula. I find it really bizarre that the public views breasts as acceptable when they’re being sexualized (such as Hardee’s commercials or the cover of Sports Illustrated), but as soon as you see them being used for what they’re actually intended for, everyone loses their minds. Breasts are meant for breastfeeding. Women breastfeeding their babies are not intending to show off their bodies. They are only providing their babies with the nutrition they require. In the United States, there are 49 states that have laws that specifically allow women to breastfeed in any public or private location. Missouri law states that, “women can breastfeed in public with discre-

tion,” meaning that it is their personal choice when and where they want to breastfeed their child. The Missouri state law also indicates that, “breastfeeding does not constitute sexual conduct or contact and isn’t considered an act of public indecency, indecent exposure, lewd touching or obscenity.” Personally, I think there is a way to tactfully breastfeed in public. I’ve heard stories of breastfeeding mothers just whipping their bare breasts out in front of anyone, including other women’s husbands, and I can understand how that would be irritating for some people. Blankets can be used to cover up and some companies even make special covers for nursing that allow the mother to still see their baby while being discreet about what is actually happening. Mothers should observe their surroundings and make judgement calls on what is appropriate for them at that time. Breastfeeding in public is sometimes a necessity, but it’s also still necessary to be respectful to the people around you.

of keeping all events open to anyone who wants to be involved. Add this policy and we can guarantee we will see very few problems in the future. But there is always something that makes us wonder just how effective this can be. This policy is good for the safety of Northwest students, but we do have to wonder just how far some people will take it and if some people will abuse their power to have events shut down just because they say so.

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Women play video games too JORDAN SHEEHAN

Typically, it takes a lot to get me upset over a newspaper article, mostly because I have solace in knowing that most people don’t even know what a newspaper is nowadays. However, this one rubbed me wrong for a few reasons I’m about to leave on the table for you. True, 155 million people play video games every day, but 48 percent of that statistic is women and I am a proud part of that 48 percent as well. This assumption that ‘‘videogames are for men and are masculine. Har de har har’’ is once again, reaffirming stereotypes that need to cease to exist. I am not saying that men shouldn’t listen to their girlfriends (or if the article would have been written properly, your partner, being that heterosexual relationships aren’t the only ones that ex-

ist and have problems), what I’m saying is that maybe it should be a two way street? How about trying to get involved in the games they’re playing? A majority of them (especially if they have a PS3 or an Xbox 360) have a split screen capability. I have had amazing bonding times playing co-op, or even competitive, multiplayer games with my boyfriend; it’s fun and can strengthen a relationship. You may even find out you like them. So instead of using the age old excuse that ‘my significant other won’t listen to me because of blank,’ try to get involved in his or her interests. There might even be a deeper rooted issue that you’ve been neglecting to address because it’s easier to blame it on the ‘video games.’

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Northwest students get hands-on training at Iowa caucuses SPECIAL TO NW MISSOURIAN

A team of 13 Northwest Missouri State University students enrolled in a special topics course traveled to Iowa Jan. 30-Feb. 2 to cover the Iowa caucus. Accompanied by three faculty members, the students divided into four teams to cover caucus events throughout the weekend, with stories posted to social media and Northwest Student Media outlets. Adam Walker, a senior mass media: broadcast and production major, said the course provided him with valuable experience to help with his job prospects after graduation. “This class was an opportunity to actually do things out in the field, and so I jumped for the chance,” Walker said. “The best moments for me on this trip would have to be when I was the correspondent on the floor during the caucus when the results were coming in.” The trip, which was funded by a grant from the Improvement for Teaching and Learning committee, enabled students to interview 2016 presidential candidates, learn about the election and caucus process, and network with the more than 1,600 credentialed media covering the caucuses. Steven Chappell, an instructor of mass media who is teaching the political journalism class, said he applied for the grant and created the special topics course Political Journalism to allow students from various majors to learn about the election process from a hands-on media perspective. “Northwest’s administration has been very supportive of laboratory learning, and what better laboratory for students to learn than the actual real world,” Chappell said. “We were able to get full media credentials and access, and our students were able to experience the full caucus experience alongside report-

ers from across the globe, including CNN, Al Jazeera, Reuters, Fox News, you name it, we met them.” Junior mass media: broadcast and production major Preston Kralicek said working beside the professionals was valuable to him. “I really enjoyed getting to see how reporting is done first hand,” Kralicek said. “Being able to watch other camera men and reporters work showed me what to do and what not to do.” The trip included the first full field test of the new broadcast and production truck acquired by the School of Communication and Mass Media last spring. Will Murphy, the school’s engineer who helped build the truck, was one of the faculty who traveled and oversaw the students who worked in the truck. Murphy said the truck was on display alongside media trucks from a number of professional media organizations, and was even the exact same model and type of truck used by NBC to cover the caucus. Several alumni stopped by to admire the truck and the students’ work. “In a field crowded by production, microwave, and satellite trucks adorned with names like NBC, CNN, FOX, and others, Northwest Student Media stood out as the only production truck owned by a university or utilizing student talent,” Murphy said. “Throughout this international news event, our students were part of a select club of media professionals, many of whom swapped stories and traded tours of their mobile offices with our now-veteran road crew.” Students in the class produced video packages that posted to the school’s YouTube channel youtube.com/channel/UCm0faj6jUBbJbcwoY5sEfjA, the KNWT Channel 8 News Facebook page facebook.com/knwt8, on the Northwest Missourian website, nwmissourinews.com, and on Twitter with the

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Junior multimedia journalism major Angela Luna interviews Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio after his rally Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, at the Ramada Inn Conference Center in Johnston, Iowa. Rubio would go on to exceed expectations by finishing a strong third in Monday’s caucus.

hashtags #NWCaucus and #NWPolitics. During the actual caucus Monday night, students Jacob Wood and Kaitlin Brown did live call-ins with KXCV-KRNW, which aired three hours of coverage from NPR from 8-11 p.m. The truck was particularly helpful with the live coverage and video production, because of its ability to tie into the 2016 Caucus Media Center at Capitol Square in downtown Des Moines. “The truck was a self-contained newsroom in its own right, like the major networks, our truck was also tied into the infrastructure of the caucus headquarters itself, providing power as well as fiber optic com-

munications, data, and video feeds from all areas of the headquarters,” Murphy said. For the students, the experience stretched beyond just doing journalism, but to the field of politics as well. “I really wanted to become more familiar with the candidates because I knew who I wanted based on my political affiliation, but I also wanted to practice what I preach; which is to make an educated decision based on all the candidates and all of their stances, said Brooke Fulbright, a senior mass media: multimedia journalism major. For Kaitlin Brown, a sophomore political science major who was the

only non-mass media major in the class, the journalism portion of the class was a real eye-opener. “Being a political science major with no prior experience in broadcasting and then attending a major news event like the Iowa Caucuses was eye opening,” Brown said. “I learned the basics of camera work and audio, I learned how to interview candidates all while standing next to CBS and ABC, and I learned that the media does not always get the respect that they deserve.” The class will continue its work covering politics this semester, reporting on the Missouri Primary March 15 and the local municipal elections April 5.

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February 4, 2015

Maryville’s dirty laundry is hung up on Netflix to dry JESSICA TRIPLETT A&E Reporter | @TheMissourian

Daisy Coleman’s 2012 case has yet to stop wreaking havoc upon the town of Maryville. Netflix was a prominent figure at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival, Jan. 25. The company bought the rights to numerous films featured and amongst those films was the documentary titled “Audrie & Daisy.” “Audrie & Daisy” will preview with the Netflix Original banner sometime this year. The film will follow two cases of alleged sexual assault of high school girls by fellow schoolmates. According to the New York Daily News, Coleman and a friend were having a sleep over on January 2012. Later that night the girls snuck out of Coleman’s house to attend a party. It was there that Coleman, at age 14, said she was allegedly raped by fellow Maryville High School student, 17 year-old Matt Barnett. Barnett held that the encounter was consensual and, because lack of evidence, the case was dropped by Maryville investigators. After the charges were dropped the bullying of Coleman persisted which lead to her suicide attempt and the family’s home being burned. This resulted in an article by the KC Star and a plea via social media from Coleman’s mother for assistance from Anonymous. The group heard Coleman’s plea and became involved. It caused an even bigger controversy surrounding the case and the town of Maryville. Anonymous is a group of hackers that uses its pull online to draw attention to certain issues it finds unjust. Its spotlight found Coleman which caused a national outrage

against the alleged assailant and the town of Maryville. One former Maryville High School student, now a Northwest junior, Alysha Pope is concerned that the documentary may bring back the cyber-attacks Anonymous originally brought to the town of Maryville. “I think it will be a repeat of events from when Anonymous tried to rally thousands of people in Maryville’s town square to protest,” Pope said, “a huge online fuss of slander and name calling towards people that live in Maryville, but no actual physical bodies to back it up.” The documentary featuring Coleman will focus on the role that cyberbullying played in both the girls’ individual cases. Both victims experienced this following their alleged assaults. This contributed to their attempt to end their own lives. Northwest alumna and professor Stancy Bond expresses fear of the power of the media to sway the public, but still has hope for the documentary as a whole. “I think that if it helps even one victim of a sexual assault to bring his or her story to the police or authorities, then it would be worth it,” Bond said. “Audrie & Daisy” is scheduled to debut sometime in 2016. Directed by Bonni Cohen and Jon Shenk, the documentary was well received at Sundance. After acquiring the Netflix logo, it is sure to start an international conversation, and, according to The Guardian, “Scare viewers off from ever setting foot anywhere near the town of Maryville, Missouri.”

Even the Coleman case has two sides to the story REBECCA BOREN A&E Editor | @BeccaLynnBoren

Let me preface this by saying that I do not believe a woman should be raped under any circumstances. I do not believe rape is ever the victim’s fault. I am not here to discuss the logistics of Daisy Coleman’s rape case or talk about my personal opinion on the matter. I am here to remind readers that it is very important to be critical thinkers and analyze their sources of information. Netflix is releasing a film discussing Coleman’s case entitled “Audrie & Daisy.” For more information relating to the film, read “insert Jessica’s headline here.” Netflix also recently released a documentary series, “Making a Murderer,” that followed the case of Steven Avery. I won’t lie, that series fascinated me. I watched every episode and analyzed everything that I thought the Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Department did wrong. However, I will admit that the series was biased towards Avery’s side of the case. All of the inter-

views were with Avery’s lawyers, the audience heard directly from Avery’s family and the interrogations were only shown against Manitowoc County. As much as I would love to proclaim Avery’s innocence, I can’t because I am not able to see both sides of the story clearly. Therefore, when the Coleman film comes out, I urge viewers to really analyze the film and how well it shows both sides of the case. Critical readers and thinkers will analyze all of their sources. They will not take news at face value. Be a critical thinker. There are always two sides of every story. In this case, it will be very important to know Coleman’s side and how this affected her life. However, Matt Barnett, the alleged perpetrator, should not be forgotten in the proceedings. The perpetrators voice is forgotten too often. It will be very easy for the public to look at Coleman’s side of the story and believe everything she says and forget that Barnett has a story as well. This is not to say that Coleman was lying, but if two people go

Coleman’s story Jan. 8, 2012 1 am 14 year old Daisy Coleman sneaks out of her house with a friend to Matt Barnett’s party. 5 am Coleman is discovered on her front porch with her hair frozen. It was 30°F. 9 am Coleman’s rape kit returns positive and has a BAC of .14.

12:50pm Barnett’s home is searched. Boxers, panties and an alcohol bottle is seized.

2 am Coleman and her friend go back to Coleman’s house where Coleman begins vomiting uncontrollably.

6:05 am Coleman is taken to St. Francis and the police are called to investigate a sexual assault.

11 am Barnett is interviewed by the sheriff’s department and admits to having sex, but claims Coleman was not drunk at the time.

Jan. 9, 2012 Feb. 16, 2012 12 pm Jordan Zech, a minor boy present at Barnett’s party, testifies that Coleman was not able to walk that night and he caught Barnett kissing Coleman naked from the waist down on his phone. The video had been deleted.

11:15 am A warrant for Barnett’s arrest is issued.

March 13, 2012 Sexual assault charges against Barnett are dropped.

Oct. 13, 2013 Anonymous, a hacking group, takes to Twitter to attempt to create a protest.

Oct. 18, 2013 Coleman posts her story on line and writes “I’m not done fighting yet.”

Oct. 21, 2013 Jean Peters Baker is appointed as a special prosecuter to reinvestigate the case.

Oct. 21, 2013 Baker charges Barnett with child endangerment and he pleads guilty.

Oct. 23, 2013 350 people show up for a peaceful protest in Maryville.

Jan. 6, 2014 Coleman attempts suicide after numerous threats and online harassment.

Jan. 27, 2016 Netflix announces new film “Audrie & Daisy” to cover the Coleman case.

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through the same situation and are asked to write a paper to reflect on it, the papers might be vastly different. The media has a stronghold on the general public’s perspective of

the world and the events that happen inside of it. I strongly urge you to look past the emotional appeal and dive into the facts of the case. This film will be a tough one to

watch and may make Maryville look like a dangerous city. I urge my fellow Bearcats to think hard on whether or not they choose to believe that.

Swells A short story by Anthony Procopio Ross The ocean was always bigger than me. There were a few things in life I was scared of, but water was never one of them. I couldn’t understand why everyone told me to be careful around the dock. If I happened to slip on the soaked wooden grain, I didn’t need to worry. A wave or two would always catch me, dampening my fall and leaving me with nothing worse than a sore belly and wet hair for a while. I actually enjoyed the smell of sea salt as it evaporated off my skin throughout a day of work. Why they gave the clumsy kid the job of hook and reel repair, I’ll never know. Everyday meant the same rusty bucket full of newly cracked reels tangled in strings

of bent hooks. The dock crew I was working with told every new dockhand the same three things: “Don’t bother showing up late,” “Keep the hell out of my way,” and “You’ll get paid after your bucket’s empty.” The soggy bread and dried fish weren’t the best payment. Taking what you can get in the Cove came as natural. At least I hadn’t resorted to digging in the fish-waste piles for food like some other folks I knew. The days were long and heat tested hidden wills only found soaked underneath brows of inpatient men. My boss was one of these men. Three hours had elapsed since the sun had passed the quarter mark in the sky. It was descending fast and I soon began to

suspect my hands would never allow for the sought after sight of an empty bucket. The wrapping of bandages that covered my hands were ripping off due to hooks digging their way into the soft gauze as I reached for more reels. Acknowledging pain wasn’t an option at this point. I had to get done before dark. Bread always felt strange in my mouth when chewing it, but it really didn’t matter tonight. I hadn’t eaten all day. I sat on the same bucket that had caused me so much trouble. The last month had passed in what I thought were days, and everyday ended with me sitting on the edge of this bucket. Changes in the moon and stars filled me in on lost time. Things always looked different if you

stared at them for a while. I decided to close my eyes. The ocean mist felt nice on my face and chest. Darkness filled my eyes when I opened them. I wasn’t breathing. The sensation of a back and forth swaying motion overcame me. Swimming was still an option but with my vision taken, I couldn’t find solid purchase and I didn’t have to strength to stay afloat for much longer. As sound returned to me, I didn’t hear anything but the crashing of waves. I wasn’t able to drown after I tried to give up. The scent of sea salt was too strong for me to pass.

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Spring into a new semester with Greek Life SYDNEY OETTER A&E Reporter | @TheMissourian

The late Robin Williams once said, “Spring is nature’s way of saying ‘Let’s party!’ Spring semester brings new beginnings for students on campus. The Greek Community is also looking for that fresh start. This weekend is the start of the sororities’ informal recruitment period. There are two different styles of bids that can be received through this spring semester. A potential new member can attend informal recruitment or receive a open bid. An open bid is when she extended a bid outside of recruitment periods. Informal recruitment is when she attends “parties” similar to fall recruitment.

After the three day she either invited to sign a bid or not. This is the endall survival guide to this spring semester recruitment season. Senior Jenny Nolan and sophomore Alana Baack give their advice to anyone even thinking about Greek life. Nolan went through spring recruitment in February 2013 after deciding fall recruitment was not the right time for her. Nolan was a Gamma Chi for this past fall recruitment. This means that she was disaffiliated from Greek Life for the first month of school to help girls have unbiased opinions about choosing their new “home away from home.”From her experience of spring recruitment, she was able to let girls

know that if fall was not going the way they planned, they always had the option of spring recruitment and could give them advice. Baack went through fall 2014 but did not find the right “home” for herself. After spending time with friends in sororities, she decided to give spring recruitment a try in February 2015. When it comes to what to wear during recruitment, both said wearing comfy and casual clothes with cute accessories is the best way to go. “Having a statement piece can be a great conversation starter or it can help save a conversation in case of an uncomfortable silence,” Nolan said. Both girls realized spring recruit-

ment was more laid back than fall. “You get more of an idea about what the girls are like. After hanging around with all my friends first semester, I knew what their sororities were all about,” Baack said. “This helped me in my decision. It wasn’t so much of a show as fall was; the girls were a lot more relaxed which made me more relaxed.” Nolan said she had one piece of advice that was most important. “Go in with an open mind,” Nolan said. “Every sorority has things that are unique to it. Spring is different because you spend more time with more members,often doing something like a craft or game. Ask questions to learn more about each organization. I would also highly suggest after each party writing

down pros and cons for each sorority so when you go back to try to narrow down your options, you don’t forget anything.” Nolan never faced the fall recruitment craziness until she was an active member of her sorority. She did say she believed that if fall was more like spring, it may be way less stressful for both the active members and the potential new members. Baack also stressed open mindedness through spring recruitment. ”Keep your mind open to meeting lots of girls,” Baack said. “Even if your friends are in a different sorority, it will not matter. Sometimes the place that was perfect for them will not be perfect for you.”

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Do you think the Oscars are racist?

“I feel like the Oscars have shut out a lot of prominent black actors the last couple of years. … When they do get recognized, they’re either for slavery roles or roles that are degrading. So yeah, I think it’s racist and one sided. However, I don’t think a boycott is necessary.”

“Yes. If people perceive the Oscars as racist, then there are issues.”

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“I personally don’t think they’re being racist. They are just going off what they believe is the best movie for this year, or who they think this is the best actor that performed in this role. That has nothing to do with race or discrimination, it’s just off of what people liked to see in the movies this year.”

“I think racist is a strong word to throw around, but I think they lack diversity.”

“No, because if one year it’s more prominent with African Americans being nominated then one year it’s more prominent towards white people being nominated, then maybe they didn’t produce a lot of movies with those actors that year. It could be either way.”

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Quarterback duel focus of Super Bowl 50 TREY RANDLE Chief Sports Reporter er @treyrock36

This year’s Super Bowl offers a matchup of two quarterbacks that could not be on further ends of the spectrum. On one end, the Denver Broncos enter the contest with the battle-tested, always reliable Peyton Manning, playing in his 18 season. Manning is the only quarterback to lead two different teams to multiple Super Bowl appearances. After besting two topfive quarterbacks in Tom Brady and Ben Roethlisberger, Manning now sets his sights on Super Bowl 50. On the other end, the Carolina Panthers offer a completely different person under center, a man with an infectious smile and enough confidence to put Kanye West to shame. Cam Newton offers something

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CONTINUED FROM A12 Northwest linebacker coach Chad Bostwick said Piper’s toughness and versatility stand out the most. “Very physical and he comes from a great program,” Bostwick said. “I think he has potential and can grow and has a winning attitude. Great student, great family and he’s from Maryville. The kids in this town who are talented and good football players we’d love to keep them around here.” Coming from Maryville High School, Piper understandably is used to a winning culture. After all, he witnessed first-hand Maryville back-to-back state championship seasons in 2012 and 2013. Now he is headed to a school that has captured two titles in the past three seasons. Piper knows the road to Northwest was not an easy one. The pain, sweat and tough losses builds a certain type of person that the coaches at Northwest say they found.

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CONTINUED FROM A10 After Williams made it back on the team, he did not regain his starting spot, but he ultimately became a valuable contributor. William’s journey back came full circle in 2012 when he started for the Bearcats in 20 games. Late in the season, William’s heroics almost lifted Northwest past Central Missouri for the MIAA conference tournament championship. In the championship game, Williams led the team with 27 points in Northwest’s 79-76 defeat. “I am honestly grateful to have had that opportunity to come back because a lot of kids don’t get that,” Williams said. “They transfer out and usually they have a bad relationship with the coach. How many times do you see a transfer go out

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CONTINUED FROM A12 Prior to the 2015 National Championship, the Bearcats had won four prior championships. Some of the signees say this gives them a good chance to win a championship. “Before I went on the visit, I did my research and was amazed at the history of what they accomplished so far,” defensive back Jarrett Miles said. “I would love to be apart of the bearcat family and I think it’s the best decision for me and my family.” Each of the recruits had their chance to experience the bearcat culture in some way, whether it be in the area of games or practices. “Every school says they have a family atmosphere,” safety Braxton Anderson said. “I truly felt it at Northwest.” Dorrel supported the family atmosphere. He also added it has been felt in recent days. “Our kids care about each other,” Dorrel said. “That is very apparent after what has happened over the

a little different. When he first entered the league as the No. 1 overall draft pick in 2012, Newton was labeled as a quarterback that would take time to master all of the intricacies of playing in the NFL. His mechanics were less than ideal and the shroud of off-field problems that plagued him made general managers question if he was even worth being a top-five pick. Yet here we are four years later and Cam Newton ostensibly appears to be the vanguard for untraditional quarterbacks. On film, nothing Newton does is supposed to work, not the countless throws he makes off of his back foot nor the forced passes into tight coverage. This is coupled with his tendency to scramble when the slightest detail of a play slips out of order. All of these unique tendencies made some wonder if Newton was the right fit to lead Carolina. However, head coach Ron Rivera’s con“This day means the world to me,” Piper said. “It’s really a time of excitement and enjoyment. Looking back on the years I put in the hard work to get to this point in my career.” Although Piper says he wants to succeed athletically, he also acknowledges the potential to grow as a person during his time at Northwest. “I want to grow as a complete person,” Piper said. “Not just on the field but also off the field. I have to become the best I can be for not only now but for life after football.” Piper will enter the season listed as a defensive end with the potential to play linebacker according to Bostwick. His long arms also provide him with an opportunity to move inside to defensive end. The 6’2 defensive end possesses a relatively wide wing-span that will give him the ability to disengage off blocks quicker than a linemen with shorter arms. Getting off blocks is a key trait in defensive coordinator Rich Wright’s scheme. Piper’s ability to do so will prove to be useful when he sees the field.

fidence in Newton never wavered as he made clear in an interview with Jeff Darlington. “He took some really big steps this year,” Rivera said. “Let’s not forget: he’s a young man. He came into this league after playing just one year of college football. He wasn’t as advanced as guys like Russell Wilson or Andrew Luck, who played three or four seasons.” Keep in mind, Peyton Manning is the golden child of the quarterback position. Sure, Tom Brady may go down as the greatest signal-caller ever (depending on who you ask), but only Manning entered the league as a pro-ready, polished quarterback that excluded off the field baggage. Now these two are on a collision course for what appears to be one of the most interesting Super Bowl matchups in recent history. Manning enters the game playing at a level that has not been seen since he took the field early in the

2014 season. Manning missed six games this year to a foot injury, which allowed him to heal just in time for a playoff run. While the focus and the praise goes to Denver’s defense, Manning was the one who made the throws when it counted. His run-checks threw off a young Pittsburgh defense and his two timely touchdowns helped pave the way for him to capture his elusive victory against rival Tom Brady. He also knows his time in the NFL is coming to an end. During Monday’s media day, Manning acknowledged Newton as being the future of the sport. “Anything the Sheriff says, you can probably ink it in gold,” Newton said. Matchup for matchup, this year’s rendition of the Super Bowl promises to deliver. Carolina’s AllPro cornerback Josh Norman will have his hands full with consummate pro-bowl receiver Demaryius

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Piper was the first verbal commit to Northwest and the only commit from Maryville.

The first commitment in a recruiting class tends to be labeled a

then come back to the same school?” In his final season, Williams averaged 9.5 points per game and was named to the MIAA All-Defensive team. While Williams will not have the legacy of being a premier scorer, he did help form an impressive defensive-duo alongside 2015 MIAA Defensive Player of the Year Matt Wallace. Wallace may have provided the foundation for the Bearcats’ stout defense, but McCollum said Williams was the glue that held everything together. “Bryston’s energy was more than his ability,” McCollum said. “He really made the defense better because of his energy. It was not necessarily because he could move his feet. Matt was a really good defender. Bryston made the defense better because of his energy, his

enthusiasm and his toughness, all those intangible things.” After Williams’ playing career was over, he wanted to stay involved with Northwest’s program any way possible, so he gave coaching a shot. During the 2014-2015 season, Williams served as the team manager. This season, Williams has become the graduate assistant, giving him the unique opportunity to coach past teammates. “He was one of the seniors when I was here, he’s an older guy, so I definitely looked up to him when I came in,” Schneider said. “I was pretty excited when he came back (as a coach). He only makes us better out there, he’s a good coach too. He’s the biggest energy guy in the world. He would do anything to win, so that’s obviously what everybody can take away from him.”

past few days. Our kids generally love each other, they love Maryville. It is not that way everywhere.” Dorrel expects his current student athletes to be key to the process of recruiting. Each recruit is paired with a team member on their visit day. “I always tell our athletes they are the deciding factor,” Dorrel said. “To get the kid to buy us, the current student athletes need to be into it.” Several recruits have commented about the team atmosphere being key to their decision to further their football career at Northwest. “On my visit the players were all really welcoming and down to earth guys,” defensive end Tommy Hyland said. “As soon as I left and talked to my parents I decided it was the right fit for me.” Each aspect of recruitment ultimately combines together to make the final decision of offers and commitment. Recruits also found one area which some may have not experienced at the high school level. “I love everything about the school and program,” all-round athlete Fazol Bouchard said. “The big

thing was the player coach connection.” Dorrel hopes each athlete will prepare for next season in an appropriate manner. They will have the opportunity to join the team on numerous occasions before they report for practice in August. “Starting next week, we will send out our workouts,” Dorrel said. “Other than that we encourage them to keep competitive in their high school winter or sport. We always encourage them to spend the last summer with their high school friends before everyone heads their separate ways. We will see them in early June, and late May at SOAR. A lot of them will come to the spring game.” Spring football practice begins March 3. Until then, members of the team currently enrolled at Northwest will be able to meet with each other on a limited basis due to NCAA policy. “We are excited to get back at it,” Dorrel said. “College football is year round. It really is. It is 365 days. I really enjoy it. If you want to be successful it never ends.”

leader. By all accounts the coaches say Piper has the ability to one day

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CONTINUED FROM A12 Northwest was not the only college offer Kowalski received. Universities such as South Dakota State, Western Michigan, Wyoming and Nebraska all offered him the same opportunity but in the end, North-

west was at the top of his list and decided to commit. “Well to me, I want to play for a successful program,” Kowalski said. Northwest has been known for great football. The last 17 years the Bearcats have won five National Championships. Kowalski looks to bring even more to this decorated program his-

tory. “My leadership on and off the field,” Kowalski said. “Pushing myself and the team to become the best we can be and hopefully continue the dynasty.” Dynasty or not, everyone in the football program is excited to add another brother to the Bearcat family.

develop into one. In the end, only Piper can determine how soon.

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Thomas of Denver. There’s Newton and Michael Oher of “The Blind Side” against the relentless pass rush of the Broncos and Luke Kuechly against Manning. However, the matchup that will decide the game is the defensive tackles of Carolina against the interior offensive linemen of Denver. The chess match that takes place pre-snap between Kuechly and Manning means nothing if the interior linemen of Denver cannot stop Carolina’s Kawann Short and Star Lotulelei. Even with Peyton Manning at center and run-checks in tow, Carolina will get the best of Denver and its defense will prove to be too much. Combine that with Carolina’s ability to run on any defense and stop the run, and all of a sudden making a prediction for this year’s game does not seem like such a daunting task. Carolina wins 28-14.

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February 4, 2016

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Sportsmanship, camaraderie, recognition, motivation, teamwork and family are words to describe the Special Olympics basketball tournament this last Saturday. The tournament consisted of 250 athletes, playing on 40 different teams from 27 surrounding counties from all over the state of Missouri. The goal for the day was to watch and enjoy these athletes shining on the brightest stage of the year. Program Coordinator Alyssa Humphries wanted to see these athletes shine more than anyone. “You see the athletes and they come out here and literally put everything on the court,” Humphries said. “It could be the worst day of their lives, but they love it and have fun no matter what they’re doing.” The Maryville Spoofhounds participated in the tournament, led by third year head coach Nicole Schroeder, who is a senior and member of Phi Mu at Northwest. She announced before the day started that this was her ﬁnal year as head coach. Even though this was her last season, it didn’t stop her from bringing out the best in her athletes. “It’s just getting to see them

have their day,” Schroeder said. “All the attention is on them and they are the champions today. For once, everything is on them.” Before the game, captain Dillon Hastings talked about what his goals for the game were and what being a veteran leader meant to him. “(The) biggest goal is sportsmanship and working together as a team,” Hastings said. “(Being the captain) means a lot actually, it makes me feel good. We hang out, go to school with each other and a lot of times they want to quit, but I tell them to never give up.” That “never give up” attitude has been the driving force behind the Spoofhounds team so far this year. This mentality helped them in an inspiring 26-22 victory over the Trenton Bulldogs. With a loss from the Lawson High School white team, the Spoofhounds were eliminated from advancing onto the next round of play. Humphries may have been the coordinator of the tournament, but she did not do all the heavy lifting on her own. She received lots of assistance from many campus organizations that volunteered for the day including Phi Sigma Kappa, Alpha Sigma Alpha, Phi Mu, Sigma Society and Sigma Kappa. “We are just out here to support

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More than 250 Special Olympics athletes from 27 different counties competed in the basketball tournament.

the special Olympic athletes and be fans in the stands,” Alpha Sigma Alpha President Jordan Poore said. “The athletes just give so much, so we just want to give back to them and see the smiles on their faces.” Alpha Sigma Alpha helped cheer on the teams by sitting in the stands all day. The women also made a poster for each team that showed. “You can just tell it brings all the energy to the courts when all

these people are out here watching,” Humphries said. Phi Sigma Kappa helped out in a big way by coordinating each of the four games going on throughout the day at Bearcat Arena and in the Lampkin Activity Center. Phi Sig President Adam Sibbel, preached to his men how important this day was for not only the fraternity, but the athletes as well. “We make sure to congratulate

them, win or lose, and let them know they played a good game and played their hardest,” Sibbel said. “They really appreciate it and love playing.” Regardless of the results, each and every person that came to the tournament was looking to make a difference. Every athlete that showed up and participated was a winner and events like this really show why this campus and the town of Maryville is considered a family.

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Since entering the Northwest men’s basketball program as a freshman in 2009, graduate assistant Bryston Williams has brought an energizing presence that has been felt by his fellow teammates and coaches season to season. As a young player who had just entered the program, Williams was a part of one of the ﬁrst recruiting classes that bought into McCollum’s system. Later in their collegiate careers, Williams and his fellow recruits became part of Northwest’s turnaround and layed down a winning foundation that Northwest would build off of. The ability for head coach Ben McCollum to develop a good relationship with recruits and players like Williams is a direct cause of Northwest’s recent success. “My biggest reason why I came here was because of coach McCollum,” Williams said. “I liked the relationship I had with him and coach Meyer. When I got here, I met with DeShaun Cooper who was an incoming freshman. Once we got on campus, that’s when we (said) ‘Hey,

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WOMENʼS BASKETBALL MIAA Standings Overall MIAA Missouri Western............... 19-2 13-2 Fort Hays St........................ 18-2 12-2 Pittsburg St......................... 17-4 11-4 Emporia St.......................... 16-4 10-4 Central Oklahoma...............15-6 9-6 Washburn............................ 12-8 8-6 Missouri Southern................14-7 8-7 Southwest Baptist...............12-8 7-7 Central Missouri................. 8-11 7-7 Nebraska Kearney...............10-10 6-8 Lincoln................................. 8-13 4-11 Lindenwood........................ 7-14 3-12 Northeastern St...................6-15 3-12 NORTHWEST.................... 3-18 1-14

Feb. 4 Lincoln at NORTHWEST Feb 6 Lindenwood at NORTHWEST

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MIAA Standings Overall NORTHWEST........................ Lindenwood............................ Missouri Southern.................. Washburn............................... Nebraska Kearney.................. Lincoln..................................... Central Missouri..................... Fort Hays State ...................... Central Oklahoma.................. Emporia St.............................. Pittsburg St ............................ Northeastern St...................... Southwest Baptist ................. Missouri Western...................

let’s turn this around. We can create something huge, get the culture back to where it was.’ When you have that bond, you want to play for your team, you want to give everything you have to win.” It did not take long for Williams to make an impact on the team as he became the ﬁrst freshman to start a season opener in 15 seasons. Williams went on to start 17 games and averaged 5.8 points per game. Little did anyone know, Williams’ career at Northwest would come to an abrupt hault. Before the start of his sophomore season, Williams decided that he wanted to go in a new direction and pursue his dream of playing football. In order for Williams to play football, he had to leave the team and transfer. “Coming out of high school, my potential, naturally, was (playing) football,” Williams said. “I liked football, but I felt like I could go further in football. At that stage, I wanted to try it and I did not want to live with the ‘what ifs.’” Although McCollum respected Williams’ decision to leave, he was not happy. After a semester away from

Northwest, Williams realized that football was not for him and came back to Northwest. Upon returning, Williams faced many obstacles in his quest to rejoin the team. “I had to gain the trust of my teammates,” Williams said. “I let them down and I basically quit on them. Coming in (I understood), it was busting my butt. I might not even play, after going from starting to not playing. I was ﬁne with that, I just wanted the opportunity to come back because I knew I made a mistake. For him (McCollum), nothing is given, everything you do is earned.” Before Williams could ofﬁcially come back and participate on the team, his fellow teammates voted on his fate. Williams said his teammates were instrumental throughout the process.. “Obviously, I got the vote to come back and I got to accomplish some great things,” Williams said. “They never said anything negative. They joked around, there’s some jokes now, but it was nothing like that. They supported me and had my back the entire time.”

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MIAA Preseason Poll

Missouri Southern (11).............. Emporia State (1)...................... Central Missouri (2)................... Lindenwood............................... Missouri Western...................... Washburn................................... Nebraska Kearney..................... Central Oklahoma..................... Fort Hays St............................... Northeastern St......................... Southwest Baptist..................... NORTHWEST............................ Pittsburg St................................ Lincoln........................................

Central Oklahoma (4)............ Pittsburg St (6)........................ Central Missouri (3)................ Missouri Western (1).............. NORTHWEST......................... Emporia State......................... Washburn................................ Fort Hays St............................ Northeastern St...................... Nebaska Kearney................... Southwest Baptist.................. Missouri Southern.................. Lindenwood............................ Lincoln.....................................

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15-5 15-6 12-9 12-7 12-8 12-9 13-7 13-7 11-10 9-11 11-10 6-13 9-11 6-15

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12-3 11-4 9-6 8-6 8-6 8-7 7-7 7-7 7-8 6-8 6-9 5-10 4-10 4-11

Feb. 6-8 NORTHWEST at Christian Brothers

Feb. 12-14 Arkansas-Monticello 8-State Classic

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Senior rises to the occasion JOSEPH ANDREWS Cheif Sprots Reporter | @Joe_Andrews15

Maryville High School junior guard John Zimmerman has emerged as a talented athlete with a special kind of attitude towards the game of basketball this season. “He is a competitor,” head coach Matt Stoecklein said. “He hates to lose. He hates to lose at everything. It doesn’t matter if he is playing a board game, a card game or basketball.” The level of competition from Zimmerman has relayed to other members of the team throughout the season, helping the Spoofhounds get to the point where they are today. “I feel like we are playing very well,” Zimmerman said. “We have lost a few games, but we are really gaining momentum. I am looking forward to the rest of this season.” The Spoofhounds have relied on athletes to step up late in the games through the numerous wins and losses of the season. The Spoofhounds have turned to Zimmerman on occasion. “We needed a strong leader,” Zimmerman said. “I have heard that all of my life. We needed a leader so I decided to take that role and step up for the team.” Zimmerman has embraced this role, putting up as many as 23 points in a game this season. He has dreamed about this leadership role throughout

his entire basketball career. “It means everything,” Zimmerman said. “Ever since I was in second grade, I was really looking forward to playing as a Spoofhound on the home court in front of the best fans in the MEC.” Zimmerman first began playing basketball in elementary school and has developed a strong passion for the game and his teammates throughout his experience. “I am good friends with everyone,” Zimmerman said. “We all get along very well. It is a great team to be on. Everyone wants each other to get better.” Zimmerman has played with a large number of his current teammates throughout his basketball career. This has allowed the team to rely on knowledge and communication. “We always know where each person is going to be,” Zimmerman said. “We know we can rely on each other. If we ever need a big play, we know we can rely on each other.” A part of Zimmerman’s respect for the game comes from watching athletes play at a championship level. His basketball inspiration comes from former Kansas Jayhawk Mario Chalmers. Chalmers had a shot which took the 2008 NCAA Division I National Championship game to overtime, leading to a Kansas win. “I remember sitting in front of the

living room TV watching him take the shot going into overtime against Memphis,” Zimmerman said. Watching athletes lead teams to victory has helped Zimmerman grow as an athlete, even if the game is on TV. “If you watch those games, those announcers are teaching all the time,” Stoecklein said. “If you have good announcers, the kids watch and listen. They will learn.” While Zimmerman has competed at a high level this season, he sees room for improvement as a jump shooter and as a defender. The Spoofhound coaching staff also has areas for Zimmerman to work on to further his role as a leader. “You don’t really hear him a lot,” Stoecklein said. “We are trying to get him more vocal. He is a captain, so we are trying to get him to tell people to do this do that, I mean in an appropriate manner. We would like him to get a little more vocal, but he is getting there.” Stoecklein and his coaching staff would also like Zimmerman to do something which is not asked of athletes very often: to positively manage his focus on the game. “He gets so mad at himself mostly from the competitiveness,” Stoecklein said. “He will learn as he gets older and as he gets more games under him that if something goes

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Junior guard John Zimmerman provides stability to the boy’s basketball team.

bad, he just needs to play through.” Athletes of Zimmerman’s caliber have the opportunity to play at the collegiate level. As a junior, the thought of continuing basketball in college is not something Zimmerman is worried about. “It has not crossed my mind right now,” Zimmerman said. “I am just focusing on my high school years right now and if it comes to

me to play in college, I will probably look at it.” Zimmerman plans to help the Spoofhounds develop into champions through the rest of his junior year. “First thing, this year to win districts,” Zimmerman said. “That has been our goal since day one this summer. Next year, the same goal of winning districts and maybe even further than that.”

Baseball aims to start season strong against Christian Brothers JONATHAN BAKER Missourian Reporter | @TheMissourian

After seven long months of offseason work, the Northwest baseball team travels east to finally begin its season this weekend. The Bearcats will travel to Memphis, Tennessee where they face off against Christian Brothers University. Northwest head coach Darin Loe believes while waiting is tough, his team is ready to hit the field. “You go for seven long months before you get to play in competition,” Loe said. “We’re excited to get outside and see what we got against competition. We had a great fall which we hope, obviously, carries over this spring.” The Bearcats saw their fair share of challenges in 2015 as the youthful group posted a 20-28 record, finishing 10th in the MIAA. This year, an experienced Northwest team is picked 12 in the preseason conference standings. Led by five seniors, Northwest and its coach knows they can be much improved.

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Redshirt Junior Ozzie Adams works on his technique Jan. 28.

“Looking at our roster, we have those five seniors, but we have 22 juniors,” Loe said. “The majority of our roster is relatively older guys and

Ryan Cox

The senior for the men’s track team finished first in the mile run with a time of 4:16.93 at the Concordia Classic Jan. 30.

experienced guys. I think when you look at a team with this kind of makeup, your practice goes smoother, they know what to expect, and it makes

Lindsay Davis

The sophomore for the women’s track team came in first place in the triple jump with a personalbest distance of 36-2 at the Concordia Classic Jan. 30.

our job a little bit easier.” One of those seniors is pitcher Carson Smith. In his final year, Smith feels the team is ready to show the work put in during this offseason. “Winter has been really good,” Smith said. “Everybody’s been flying around and everybody’s been doing the right things to prepare for the upcoming season.” The Bearcats will travel on the road for 10 days, playing seven games in Tennessee and Arkansas before returning home. Smith is looking forward to the trip with his teammates. “On the road, you become a lot closer with your teammates,” Smith said. “You’re basically living with them for a full week. You’ll learn a lot of new stuff about your teammates you didn’t know before, so that’s really cool.” Fellow senior and infielder Nick Gotta agrees the trip will benefit the team moving forward in the season. “I think that bonding is huge for our team,” Gotta said. “A long trip brings a lot of time spent together. Living in hotels for those 10 days and

Jackson Golightly

The junior guard for the boys basketball team scored 20 points in Maryville’s 69-47 victory against Bishop LeBlond Feb. 1.

playing those games is going to be a great start to our season. We’ll get to know each other even better than we do and see how we can perform.” The Bearcats open Saturday in Memphis, Tennessee for a three game series against Christian Brothers. After Monday’s finale, Northwest will head northwest to Jackson, Tennessee for a Tuesday game to take on Lane College. As weather forces Loe and his team to practice inside, he wants to see the team compete when they take the field for the first time all year. “It’ll be interesting to see what turns out to be a strength of our team,” Loe said. “I thought our pitching was outstanding in the fall. We’re getting better, so we need to continue to get better. Our swings are solid right now, but they’re still indoor swings. It has to translate to live pitching and has to translate to an outdoor baseball field.” With all the challenges the Bearcats faced heading into its opener this Saturday, Loe is ready to just play. “Going over and playing on a real baseball field,” Loe said. “We’re ready to play and ready to go.”

Abbie Greely

The junior guard for the girl’s basketball team scored 16 points in Maryville’s 38-30 victory against Lafayette County to take fifth place at the Cameron Invitational.

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‘Cats welcome Maryville native TREY RANDLE Chief Sports Reporter | @Treyrock36

Maryville High School defensive lineman Dustin Piper committed his next four to five years of football to Northwest’s football program. Wednesday morning, Piper revealed he would spend the next chapter of his athletic career under the tutelage of Northwest head coach Adam Dorrel. According to Piper, it was not just the accolades that spawned his commitment, but it is the overall quality of the school. “All around it was a good school,” Piper said. “As far as my major goes they had it. Of course athletics played a factor and the overall history of the team.” Piper knew early on that he wanted Dorrel to be his coach of the future. Dorrel said Piper was his first commitment. Piper also shows passion for Northwest and considering his Maryville roots, he is poised to be a favorite among fans. Dorrel acknowledged the fact that Piper being involved with Northwest early in the recruiting process aided in the decision to offer him. “We felt immediately we can’t miss out on this kid,” Dorrel said. “I saw him get up on kids in KC that are signing with Big 12 schools.”

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Dustin Piper signs his letter of intent to play for Northwest Feb. 3 at Maryville High School.

SPRING RECRUITS NAME

HOMETOWN

POSITION

HEIGHT

WEIGHT (lbs)

Braxton Anderson

Omaha, Nebraska

Saftey

6’ 1”

175

Gabriel Bautz

Waukesha, Wisconsin

Offensive line

6’ 3”

310

Blake Bayor

Albia, Iowa

Safety

6’

180

Tyler Boehm

Lee’s Summit, Missouri

Linebacker

6’ 2”

210

Faizol Bouchard

Kansas City, Missouri

Athlete

5’ 7”

160

Joe Brannan

Jacksonville, Illinois

Quarterback

6’ 2”

200

Brody Buck

Omaha, Nebraska

Linebacker

6’ 1”

215

Ruon Chuol

Lincoln, Nebraska

Safety

6’

185

Austin Clarkson

Scottsbluff, Nebraska

Offensive line

6’ 6”

280

Donte Felix-Glover

Tampa, Florida

Defensive back

5’ 11”

182

Matthew Frankenbach Palmyra, Missouri

Offensive line

6’ 3”

250

Aundra Gilbert

Lincoln, Nebraska

Defensive back

6’

170

Chance Hall

Omaha, Nebraska

Defensive back

6’

170

Tommy Hyland

Lombard, Illnois

Defensive end

6’ 4”

230

Jadyn Kowalski

Bellevua, Nebraska

Quarterback

6’ 4”

220

Grant Martin

Omaha, Nebraska

Wide receiver

6’ 2”

180

Shelby McMillen

Stanberry, Missouri

Defensive end

6’ 2”

230

Jarett Miles

Miami, Florida

Defensive back

5’ 11”

160

Jake Noel

Sioux City, Iowa

Defensive tackle

6’ 2”

260

Dustin Piper

Maryville, Missouri

Defensive tackle

6’ 2”

260

Samuel Roberts

Waynesville, Missouri

Defensive end

6’ 5”

260

Trenton Roller

Buckner, Missouri

Offensive line

6’ 4”

265

DeRon Rozell

Kansas City, Missouri

Running back

6’

219

Spencer Sidzyik

Bellevue, Nebraska

Defensive end

6’ 3”

225

Alec Tatum

Huntsville, Texas

Wide receiver

5’ 9”

165

Taj Taylor

Largo, Flordia

Defensive back

6’

180

Kade Theobald

Council Bluffs, Iowa

Offensive line

6’ 4”

255

Noah Williams

Dodge City, Kansas

Defensive end

6’ 5”

220

Football recruits find new home at Northwest JOSEPH ANDREWS Chief Sports Reporter | @Joe_Andrews15

Head coach Adam Dorrel announced the signings of the 2016 recruiting class to help solidify Northwest’s roster. The signing class consists of 28 total athletes: 18 defensive, nine offensive and one all-around. Dorrel and his coaching staff have spent a large amount of time finding recruits which have the potential to develop into top-flight athletes. “We are extremely happy about this group,” Dorrel said. “Our Coaching staff did a quality job at recruiting quality student athletes and quality men. We have great athletes, but we also have great kids who are athletes. It was good to see our coaches out working very hard and getting kids on campus. The typical fan doesn’t understand how hard it is to recruit quality student athletes.” The process of finding athletes to represent the Bearcats on the field is complex. The coaching staff looks for athletes who stand out on the field based on their personal skills. Some athletes stand out to the point where they are being recruited by programs in division I. “From top to bottom, we feel like we hit a home run again this year,” Dorrel said. “We have a lot of kids with growth potential to get bigger and stronger. We lost a couple of kids in the last 48 hours to an actual division I school and a coupe

to FCS schools. That is the caliber. A lot of people get mad about that stuff. Just take a deep breath, you just lost a kid to a division one football program. That says something to the kids we are recruiting.” Dorrel also expects each athlete to be quality students who represent the program well. This helps avoid risk from athletes who fall out of NCAA eligibility due to academic, or disciplinary issues. “We want great students,” Dorrel said. “They have to have good ACT scores, good GPA’s and good school attendance. If somebody is consistently late to school, we will not mess with those kids at all. It doesn’t have to be a 4.0 student, we want to see improvement over his years of high school. We want his counselor or teachers, not just coach, to sign off on their character.” Outside of their desire to play for a good coach, recruits also want to be apart of a winning culture. Northwest winning the division II National Championship this season met this particular criteria for several signees. “One of my major decisions is the quality of the team,” offensive lineman Kade Theobald said. “Northwest has a very good winning tradition, and I want to be a part of a program that wins. It is a tradition. The best team in Division II football.”

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Bellevue quarterback highlights talented recruiting class ISAIAH SWANN Assistant Sports Reporter | @iswanny3503

Quarterback Jadyn Kowalski from Bellevue, Nebraska, verbally committed to become a Bearcat Dec. 22, 2015. This makes him one of four new quarterbacks to join the Northwest football program this coming season. The 6’4, 210 pound quarterback out of Bellevue High School threw for 3,146 yards and 46 touchdowns while only throwing five interceptions. He posted a 67.8 percent passing percentage leading the Thunderbirds (11-1) to the Class A state semifinals. He also rushed for 199 yards and nine touchdowns on

45 carries. Kowalski was a two time allstate selection, set eight Nebraska state records, was selected to the Class A all-state team, named USA Today’s Player of the year and received The Gatorade Football Player of the Year award. The Gatorade State football Player of the Year is selected based on athletic production and impact in the 2015-2016 season. Each winner also demonstrated high academic achievement and exemplary personal character including volunteerism, sportsmanship and community leadership. “With Jadyn, we early offered him (a scholarship) and he committed so I got really excited,” head

coach Adam Dorrel said. Kowalski is a pro-style quarterback with keen decision making skills, packed with a cannon of an arm as well. Most quarterbacks that make the jump from high school to college ball have a pretty good understanding of either passing the ball at a high level or running the ball in a quick option style offense. What makes this athlete special is he’s mastered both of these skills at such a young age with his entire career ahead of him. “He throws the ball remarkably well for a high school kid,” Dorrel said. “He can run too, (Bellevue) didn’t ask him to do it as much because they really didn’t

need him too.” It is always a tough decision for an athlete when it comes to deciding what college he or she is going to attend. There are always many factors that go into this decision, the biggest two for Kowalski being program success and academics. “The family like culture that has been established between the team along with how much the community supports the college athletics is special,” Kowalski said. “Along with that, Northwest has a great agg (agriculture) program and will lead me to a career outside of football.”

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JADYN KOWALSKI