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Summer Welcome leaders reflect on impact Sophomore Gretchen Metzger: “I’ve learned so much about the university and what makes it a special place.” HOPE JOHNSON Reporter Between the sweltering mornings spent welcoming groups of students to their first day of Summer Welcome and the late nights spent performing dance routines to “Welcome To The Jungle” during the Revue show, this year’s Summer Welcome leaders have formed a tight bond. “When I attended my transfer session
for Summer Welcome, I absolutely loved it and knew I wanted to become a Summer Welcome leader,” junior Summer Welcome leader Martise Harris said. “I was inspired by the energy of the previous leaders, and it made me wonder what it would be like to be in their shoes.” Unlike Harris, sophomore Summer Welcome leader Ashley Yong’s love for MU didn’t come instantly. She was motivated to become a Summer Welcome leader because she “had to learn to love Mizzou.” Yong said that after leaving her diverse, suburban Chicago high school and arriving at a majority-white campus, she experienced a difficult transition. She decided to apply to be a Summer Welcome leader to make the transition
easier for new freshmen than it was for her. “I want to make Mizzou feel like a home to the incoming class of freshmen and help them understand that Mizzou's organizations and resources are its strongest qualities,” Yong said. “Mizzou has almost everything you could need to succeed, but you just need to know what is available to you.” After turning in applications and surviving three rounds of interviews, the 36 chosen leaders attended twohour training sessions every Tuesday starting in February, along with a twoweek summer training period prior to the students’ arrival. After 22 Summer Welcome sessions, the leaders say they have grown closer than they could’ve imagined.
“The Summer Welcome team is one big family,” sophomore Summer Welcome leader Gretchen Metzger said. “The unique thing about the program is although the focus is on the students 24/7, the leaders grow so close throughout the process. We all swear we will be at each others’ graduations and weddings.” Though they spend plenty of time teaching incoming freshmen and their parents about all MU has to offer, the leaders say they’ve learned a variety of things from the experience as well. “I’ve learned so much about the university and what makes it a special place,” Metzger said. “But beyond that, I
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MSA vice president plans to expand It’s On Us next year Tori Schafer hopes to help organize a statewide summit promoting the campaign. EMILY GALLION Student Politics Editor Missouri Students Association Vice President Tori Schafer is hoping to continue former MSA President Payton Head’s work with Vice President Joe Biden’s national It’s On Us campaign to combat sexual assault on college campuses. Schafer was one of 17 students at different universities across the U.S. selected to serve on the It’s On Us Student Advisory Committee. She and
another committee member, Kolby Eller of Missouri State University, will represent region seven, which stretches from Missouri to Idaho. “We’re thrilled to have these outstanding young leaders working alongside the It’s On Us campaign to develop innovative ways of reaching more people at both the local and national levels,” Kristin Avery, It’s On Us campaign manager, said in a news release posted to the It’s On Us Tumblr. “The growth of this movement depends on individuals like the ones in this group organizing on a grassroots level, and we’re excited to see them empower their peers to step up and end campus sexual assault.” Schafer is not the first student
from MU to serve on the committee. Samantha Franks, director of Student Services under Head’s administration, held the same position in 2015 when the university joined the campaign under the leadership of MSA. Schafer said she decided to apply for the position based on Franks’ recommendation. Schafer said the biggest benefit of having a representative from MU serve on the committee is the opportunity for representatives to network with each other and exchange ideas. “I get tons of updates on what the national It’s On Us campaign is doing, so Mizzou’s campus will be the first to know what’s going on,” she said. “Also, there’s another school in our region that we get to network with and brainstorm
projects.” The division of representatives into regions is a new feature of the campaign, according to the It’s On Us website. “The regions will serve as a structure to unite students and enable them to … host regional events and share best practices with other student leaders,” the website states. Schafer hopes to help spread the campaign to other states in her assigned region. She will travel to speak to students at other universities in the region and hopes to organize a statewide It’s On Us summit with Eller, as well as events in other states. “There are currently 48 states who
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Parking, donations headline university updates CLAIRE MITZEL University News Editor New paperless parking system experiences glitches MU Park ing and Transportation Services’ new paperless parking system has experienced technical difficulties, which will affect the dates when students can apply for parking permits. The online-based parking system, NuPark, is designed to increase revenue and increase efficiency. By updating available parking spots in real-time online and allowing parking staff to use vehicles with mounted cameras to scan license plate numbers, the process will be less laborintensive for students and staff. NuPark also allows students to instantly purchase a parking permit instead of applying and waiting to be approved. But in early July, the Office of Parking and Transportation Services’ website was updated
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have held some type of It’s On Us even on their campuses, and the only two states that have not are Alaska and Wyoming,” she said. “It just turns out that
to include a message stating that the dates for students to purchase parking permits have been pushed back due to “technical difficulties implementing our new parking software.” When the system is operational and students are able to purchase permits, the Office of Parking and Transportation Services will update their website and send an email to students.
Eight appointees were recently named to the University of Missouri Review Commission, created from a bill sponsored by Sen. Kurt Schaefer, R-Columbia, to review administration and campus structure and policies. Schaefer’s resolution came after some lawmakers called for oversight following race-based protests last fall. “The commission will serve
as an outside voice and give some much needed feedback on how to ensure the longterm survival and growth of the institution,” Schaefer said in a news release following the appointments. Following appointments to the commission, critics voiced dissent over the lack of bipartisanship. All eight appointees are Republicans, including former UM System President Gar y Forsee, MU contributor Jeanne Sinquefield, Dave Spence, a 2012 gubernatorial candidate and Renee Hulshof, a radio talk show host and wife of 2008 Republican gubernatorial nominee, Kenny Hulshof. The Coalition of Graduate Workers released a statement condemning the appointments. “A l re ad y Republican leadership has warned that the commission’s recommendations must be followed, or else the university will face severe cuts to its appropriations,” the statement
and more. I learned that no two students are remotely alike and how to balance all that in one group setting and to make sure they all feel included.” Additionally, leaders say they ’ve learned life-long leadership and teamwork skills,
and they were taught the hard way the importance of sleep. “I have learned how important rest is, and how crucial self care is for a weary mind,” junior Summer Welcome leader Anthony Holtschlag said. “You can't be your best if you
don't feel your best.” Their main goal, however, is to prepare the incoming freshman class for what Holtschlag said is the best part of his life — college at MU. “I just hope that I have given them a spark to encourage them
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Wyoming is in my region, so we’re hoping to get the first It’s On Us campus event in Wyoming — that’s one of our goals for this year.” On campus, she said the campaign will partner with Green Dot and the Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention Center. She said Green Dot and
It’s On Us are two essential parts to addressing sexual assault: It’s On Us aims to raise awareness of the issue, while Green Dot advocates prevention through bystander intervention. The campaign will promote Green Dot and RSVP Center events and will also partner with Mizzou Athletics.
Schafer said It’s On Us is important because the national campaign has the resources and networking to advocate for change on a large scale. “It’s On Us is also such a big deal because it’s ran through Washington, D.C.,” she said. “It’s Vice President Biden’s campaign, so they have a lot of
political pull with bringing in
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read. “The implication is clear: the review will not seek to support an independent institution founded on freedom of inquiry and a public, landgrant mission. It will instead demand a university that bows to the whims of the Republican supermajority.”
in a news release announcing the donation. “State Farm’s continued suppor t in important MU community outreach programs shows their dedication and investment in bettering the community and state, and we thank them for their vision.”
State Farm donates $128,600 to MU
MSA president reaches level nine in Pokemon Go
State Farm Insurance Company donated $128,600 to MU on June 28 as part of the Mizzou: Our Time to Lead fundraising campaign. The donated money will go toward various MU departments and programs, including MU Extension, the Trulaske College of Business and the College of Human Environmental Sciences. “We are thrilled to celebrate the generosity of State Farm and Mizzou’s longstanding partnership with the company,” Vice Chancellor for Advancement Tom Hiles said
MSA President Sean Earl reached level nine in Pokemon Go on Tuesday, July 12. Earl began playing the game on July 10. Earl said that because of the game, he’s constantly charging his phone. He believes the game has instilled patience in him. “The game makes me realize that I can’t have the best from the start, but if I commit enough time and attention, then I can make something great,” Earl said. Edited by Nancy Coleman | ncoleman@themaneater.com
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celebrities and stuff like that, so it makes addressing state laws to help victims of sexual assault a lot easier when you put it on a national scale.” Edited by George Roberson | groberson@themaneater.com
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Too much online sharing perpetuates unoriginality MOLLY NAGEL With the ability to access endless different perspectives and unique ideas online, an original thought is hard to come by. When scrolling through social media, everyone seems to be sharing videos, photos, music, articles and more. The average person rarely produces unprecedented content to be shared, leading to an unending cycle of secondhand ideas. This begs the question: Is sharing online content actually bad? While it is never wrong to circulate things that deserve a wider audience or more respect, it seems a little wrong to lessen the value of such creative works with a simple comment, such as “that’s so me,” “same” or “me too.” Of course, I’m not one to chastise those who do this. I have reposted my fair share of online content. But the continuation of such practices may soon eliminate any likelihood of originality online. It is already difficult to create an entirely unprecedented idea, so the simplicity of just clicking a button to share someone else’s work with only a single word of input is obviously appealing. You’re able to get your point across with little to no personal effort, as the opinion has already been created, edited and established by another person. Aside from recycling content to make the process of proffering an idea extremely easier, there is also the ever-present need to feel the comfortability of conformity or people-pleasing. By sharing alreadypublished work, an individual has seen the responses and can determine whether or not that piece will be popular among their friends and acquaintances. And so, in trying to impress others, people share what they know people like, which limits individuality and reduces actual thought-processing. There are also photo-sharing and social bookmarking apps and sites solely focused on the idea of redistributing and bringing together content from all over the web. While entertaining, these have conferred the sharing mindset upon other platforms as well. Returning to the original question of whether online content sharing is actually bad, I would like to point out a few instances when redistributing is actually a good thing. It promotes works of deserving artists who can only share via the web. It can raise traffic for websites that may not have a chance of distinction in the face of more popular sites. Sharing also allows people to communicate their emotions when words cannot be found. What should be noted is the fact that reposting has reached a point of extremity where one would be hard-pressed to browse through their social media for even a single minute without encountering some sort of shared material. Only when we limit our use of the “share” button, will we begin creating our own art and opinions once again.
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From the archives: MU’s diversity ‘obsession’ is much needed JALEN MOSBY In a Maneater column from March 11, 2015, Jalen Mosby tackles diversity and inclusion at MU. “Why is Mizzou so obsessed with diversity?” I heard a student say this while in the MU Student Center minding my own business and trying to be productive. OK, I was probably eavesdropping and not minding my own business, but still I heard the question while in the Student Center last week. Mizzou is so obsessed with diversity because we know that there is a lack of diversity present at this university. Diversity, by definition, means the state of being diverse, having many things or a range of many different things. At first sight, it may look like we have many different people on campus, but when you look at the numbers, you will see what group of people dominates. There is nothing wrong with our demographics at MU. There is something wrong, however, with people not taking the time to understand why a huge institution like this one would be concerned with diversifying the population and introducing the student body to different kinds of people. It is 2015 and Missouri, much like
every other state in our country, is full of people who are trying to get a higher education despite their race, background and ethnicity. We have people from all around the world coming here to study and get an education that will be useful to them in whatever field they decide to go into. When individuals are suspicious of why this school and its administrators are always putting on events to strengthen cultural connections and understandings, it’s probably a problem that they have because they have not taken time to make those connections. Diversity and awareness are both worth the obsession. At this point in history, we should all be trying to break down barriers that have held us back for so long. Imagine where we would be as a society — not just in America, but globally — if at no point in history people were slain and shunned for their skin color and/or beliefs. We should be glad that our school is one that respects and honors many cultures and experiences. The events and forums that never seem to end on our StuffToDo page are there for a reason. Not acknowledging the problems that face our generation is not going to help us solve them. Racism still exists. Oppression still exists. Sexism still exists. Luckily, we have great people working to educate
the student populace about these issues so that we can, if at all possible, put a stop to them. It’s important to point out the troubles that face many people on this campus, and I think our organizations and leaders are doing a pretty good job at it. I can’t even count the number of events I’ve seen advertised that had to do with repression or other evils that still haunt us today. All students should be using these events and discussions to their advantage to educate themselves on what life is like for other students. Mizzou has no choice but to be obsessed with diversity, because, if it were to be ignored, there’s no telling what the energy would be like on campus. The events that deal with issues from racial oppression to sexual harassment are ways for students to let off steam as well as open their eyes and minds to what is going on around them today. If you have a problem with our campus being concerned with the well-being of people who are not like you, no matter who you are or what you are, that is a problem you need to fix within yourself. Not everyone is going to be alike and no one deals with the same thing. We should all be open to hearing about how we can make everyone comfortable and at ease with themselves.
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Local band Ray Wild plays at The Social Room on Sept. 5, 2015. The four-man band is made up of current and former MU students. Jack Pritchett is lead vocalist, Tyler Stock is on guitar, Ari Shellist is on bass, and Tom Hipchen is on drums.
Six local bands you need to check out A Simple Exchange, Ray Wild and Mangosteen top the CoMo music scene. KATIE ROSSO MOVE Editor CoMo has a vibrant music scene that just can’t be denied. Hip venues like The Social Room and The Bridge host local musicians that will probably be performing at major venues one day. MOVE has compiled a list of the top six Columbiabased bands that you should be sure to listen to.
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A Simple Exchange Who wouldn’t swipe right on A Simple Exchange? A soft folk and harmony band, A Simple Exchange is comprised of four members: Catherine Sandstedt on viola, Daniel Blake on drums, and Morgan Manson and Lucas Dierker on vocals. Manson and Dierker met on Tinder in January 2013, and when they finally sang a song by The Civil Wars together, they liked the way they worked as a duo (clearly, because they got married). The band’s first full-length album, “What We’ve Become,”
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highlights the group’s Americana vocals. Their shows typically feature an acoustic session that showcases the group’s threepiece harmony, then some songs that specifically spotlight the group’s unique use of the the viola. Plus, Sandstedt sings while playing the viola — a feat that is equally surprising and impressive.
on drums and percussion. The band is inspired by BBNG, Haitus Kaiyote and James Brown, and it shows in their soul-filled songs. The band frequents Cafe Berlin and The Social Room, and it’s definitely worth it to check them out whenever they’re playing.
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In an interview with MOVE earlier this year, vocalist and drummer Spencer Westphalen said that the band’s intense sound comes from the players’ shared roots in jazz. The band members, keyboardist Michael Miller, guitarist Colby Johnson, bassist Grant Flakne and Westphalen, make Mangosteen a funky band that’s easy to jam to. Mangosteen’s first single “She’s a Lady” recently premiered on Spotify, and the keyboard-heavy song would be great to listen to in a low lit room on a rainy day. The band also likes to do a lot of covers: From Hall and Oates “I Can’t Go For That” to Bowie, Mangosteen has a lot to offer to CoMo’s local music scene.
Ray Wild is made up of lead guitarist Tyler Stock, singer and rhythm guitarist Jack Pritchett, bassist Ari Shellist and drummer Tom Hipchen. The final song “My Direction” is my favorite on their new album, “Vol.0” with the strongest ’70’s influence, really showcasing their sound. Their debut EP, “Good Fortune” was full of hip music reminiscent of The Jam and Pere Ubu. The other songs on “Vol. 0” showcase the groovy bass-filled song with definite nighttimewindows-down vibes. The second track on the album, “Get Down” is more of a song you can get down to with friends — and the smooth, riff-filled chorus will definitely be stuck in your head for a while. Monchichi Monchichi, a Columbia hometown band, is made up of Zach Zito on guitar and vocals, Mitch Renfrew on bass and vocals and Jake Somerscales
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Tidal Volume Tidal Volume is a St. Louis band, but they still deserve to be included. Their pop-infused, Weezer-esque music is based in Columbia because most of the band members attend MU. The band is made up of brothers
Zach and Matt Sullentrup, bassist Andrew Scherping, keyboardist Will Minard and guitarist Chris Jansson. Three summers ago, Tidal Volume opened for the Plain White T’s. In an interview with MOVE in 2015, Zach said: “You can expect a high-energy live show. We’re never wanting to have a crazy artistic experience on stage. It’s all about throwing a party.” Zach also is working on a solo career with his new album “Former Failures: Least Flammable Garbage 2012 2015,” featuring my favorite songs on the album, “I Bitched To Someone In Tidal Volume & All I Got Was This Stupid Song Written About Me (Song For Katy)” and “A Record (Scars & Medals).” Deadfoot + Larry Stolen Shoe Band This band is a “local secret supergroup” that appears all over town, playing different shows under different names. Word on the street is that they don’t actually practice; the great sound they produce is just a product of good musicians who happened to fall into sync with one another. This is all unconfirmed, of course, but try to catch the band under their next pseudonym at The Social Room or Rose Music Hall. Edited by George Roberson | groberson@themaneater.com
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What to do for a night out in Columbia
From Shakespeare’s to Sparky’s, here’s all you need for a perfect summer night. VICTORIA CHEYNE Reporter There is something universally magical about summer nights. Whether it be the music, camaraderie or the golden evening glow that turns an evening out into an event, it is a great way to unwind and enjoy the season. Columbia is home to many hidden treasures that may be just the ticket to your perfect summer night out on the town. For casual groups All great evenings, whether extravagant or low-key, start with a delicious meal. If you are looking for a quick and casual bite to eat, campus favorite Shakespeare’s will satisfy your pizza craving — especially
if you’re going with a group. If you’re living the 21+ life, Shakespeare’s well drinks are a great bargain for the amount of alcohol you actually get. Flat Branch Pub & Brewery offers a variety of dishes (currently including those exclusive to summertime) and has patio seating that is great for soaking up rays and enjoying the evening weather. The appetizers and beer sampler at Flat Branch can be great to split with your friends. For date night If your night out includes a date, try Room 38 Restaurant & Lounge. The cozy and romantic ambiance paired with reasonably priced drinks and entrees ensure a memorable date without financial indulgence. If Room 38 isn’t your scene and you just got your paycheck, CC City Broiler is another great option with the best steaks within 50 miles, but be prepared to wait — it’s worth it. If you’re looking for
a cheap, chill date, Seoul Taco or West Main Pizza2 are quick, easy choices. (Pro tip: get the fresh mozzarella balls at West Main.) For party nights For those who are 21 or older, a night on the town may start with a drink (or “pre-game,” if you will). Try Tropical Liqueurs (but all the trendy people call it Trops) for a refreshing slushee to cool off in the Missouri heat, and head to The Roof or Harpo’s Sky Bar for a drink overlooking Columbia. The latter features a dance floor, perfect for those who intend to dance like nobody’s watching. If you’re looking for a fun night that’s good for all ages, Shiloh’s has good food and specials every day of the week. For concert lovers In a perfect summer evening out, entertainment follows drinks and dinner. The Blue Note is a “Columbia hotspot”
(apparently, according to Yelp) that often hosts popular out-oftown artists like Elle King and Hoodie Allen. Rose Music Hall is a quaint venue perfect for relaxing and enjoying musical performances by a variety of bands, including summer performances from Cactus Blossom and Jeremiah Johnson Band. The Social Room and Cafe Berlin host more hipster and local bands, and the shows are always intimate. For your sweet tooth Dessert at the end of the night may just be the icing on the cake. With its unique flavors, classics and 11 p.m. closing time, Sparky’s is a downtown favorite for ice cream. If your sweet tooth demands something more substantial, check out U Knead Sweets and Hot Box Cookies. The former closes at 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, while the latter stays open for business until 2 a.m.
For your ride home STRIPES is a clutch free campus car service that will get you home safely at the end of your evening. You can contact STRIPES by calling 573-4429672 (the number is also on the back of your student ID) or through the GoMizzou app. On that same wavelength, Uber rides are available in Columbia for a pretty good price. If you’re looking to get a free ride, use your friends’ coupons to create a new account and then you’ll both get a free ride. With all of this in mind, you can definitely have a perfect summer night out in CoMo at your fingertips. Keep your campus staples in your pocket, but try new things and step out of your comfort zone. This town has so much to offer, even with some of the best spots hidden. Edited by Katie Rosso | krosso@themaneater.com
Smoke and mirrors: Twenty One Pilots, MuteMath rock KC One Twenty One Pilots fan shares his experience at their KC concert. ZACH STONER It was hot in Kansas City. Like, scorching hot. Amid the heat wave that could seemingly melt the beams within the Sprint Center, thousands of obsessive fans lined the streets of Kansas City’s famous Power and Light District awaiting the Twenty One Pilots and MuteMath concert July 10. Apart from the few loyal MuteMath followers, most of the crowd consisted of obsessive Twenty One Pilots fans. I say “obsessive” because their appearances told the whole story. They had their obscure, black tees that read “Blurryface” in Futura font. They had their arms and necks caked in black chalk, a theme inspired by lead singer Tyler Joseph. Some were even inexplicably wearing red beanies and sweatshirts in near-100degree heat, further proof of the loyalty to one of the nation’s most popular bands. As the line of eager patrons, impatient teenagers, just-alongfor-the-ride parents and distant college students wrapped around the corner bars on the outskirts of the KC Live! entertainment district, a unified buzz filled the air. It bred the feeling that even for how unbearable the pavement’s heat felt, this show was going to be special. As people entered the arena, they were greeted by the long awaited breeze of air conditioning.
From there, it was on to the hard part — waiting. After about an hour and a half of the opening performance from Dutch band Chef’Special, MuteMath hit the stage. From the conversations within the crowd, there seemed to be questioning of the quality of the band. Many seemed to be unsure as to who or even what style of music the Grammy-nominated band played. However, the element of surprise from MuteMath was won and soon they had the crowd in their bass strings, drumbeats, synthesizer sounds and microphone that rocked the house. “We are so excited to be playing with this band Twenty One Pilots,” yelled out MuteMath lead singer Paul Meany. “We want this to be the greatest night of your life.” As MuteMath’s set wrapped up and the set ripped apart, more waiting began. Time seemed to drag on forever. It was enough time for the audience to engage in crowd antics such as cheering “T.O.P.,” or start the classic wave through the thousands in attendance. Yet as the minutes waned and the crew modeled the set with redcolored tile, the anticipation was unmistakable. Then, at around 8:46 p.m., the lights went out. The crowd’s roar seemed to shake the earth with screams in the dark that modeled a horror film. Then a lone drumbeat began with the electro-sound of an unclear song. As the vague song climbed, the roar of the crowd climbed with it. Then an unmistakable voice yelled out those famous words: “Yo, this song will never be on the radio,” followed by the rest of the
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song “Fairly Local.” At this point, the crowd was deafening and the band soon transitioned into “HeavyDirtySoul,” a rhythmic, rap-filled song filled with lyrics that brought some fans to literal tears. Playing in balaclava masks and red suits, the band looked like something out of a dark bank heist movie. This was especially apparent when the band used a digital vignette depicting drummer Josh Dun denying creatures not unlike the rabbit from “Donnie Darko” as he briefly exited off stage. The band played their worldwide hits such as “Stressed Out,” “Car Radio,” “Ride” and “Lane Boy.” They even premiered the newly released single “Heathens,”
which is to be released on Warner Bros. Suicide Squad soundtrack. Yet it was the smoke and mirrors that truly entered this show as one of the best shows in recent memory. Stage tricks such as the disappearing act by Joseph saw him reappear standing atop the Sprint Center’s upper deck. At one point, Dun jammed on a drum platform that was levitated by the audience. The crowd was elated, bringing wide ranges of emotion from tears of joy to near-worship. As the band closed the night with the song “Trees,” they were met with a never-ending ovation. The love from both teenage girls and grown adult men was telling of how far this band has come in just three years. It was only a short few years
ago that Twenty One Pilots played right here in Columbia. Then, they were special, a promising duo from Columbus, Ohio, that transcended unconventional music. Now, they have blossomed into a stadium headliner and have proven why they’ve deserved all of the credit that has been given. Set list below: MuteMath: Used To, Light Up, Blood Pressure, Reset, Typical, Spotlight and Monument Twenty-One Pilots: Fairly Local, HeavyDirtySoul, Migraine, Hometown, Polarize, Heathens, We Don’t Believe What’s On TV, The Judge, Lane Boy, Ode To Sleep, Holding Onto You, Ride, Stressed Out, Guns For Hands, Tear In My Heart, Car Radio, Goner, Trees
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Pokemon Go is an addictive blessing The game you’ve been wanting since elementary school is here — and it’s awesome. KATHERINE WHITE Staff Writer My phone buzzes. “Let me know if you still want to go and catch Pokemon tonight,” the text reads. “I’m gonna get off work a little later than expected.” Everywhere you look, you can see this kind of message isn’t an anomaly. Signs at local restaurants that read “Show us your rare Pokemon for a dollar off.” Turning on national news to see the anchors discussing how to catch the creatures. Even Mizzou’s official Twitter has joined the craze. OK, so maybe Pokemon haven’t spontaneously burst into existence. But it sure feels like it. By now, you’ve surely heard of Nintendo’s free-to-play app Pokemon Go, an augmented reality (AR) game that combines the real world with the colorful, Pikachu-filled world many of us grew up with. The game, at its core, is pretty simple. The Pokemon trainer you customize and that appears on the screen represents you, and as you move in real life, the trainer moves across the map in real time. Pokemon spawn in actual places and you can hunt them down, or you could take a walk and leave it up to chance what creatures you run into. There are also Pokestops (locations where you can pick up free items) and Gyms (that function similarly to Gyms
from the main series games where you compete to show your dominance as a trainer) located at monuments and points of interest in the real world. When you go to catch a Pokemon, the AR kicks in and you see your potential new friend sitting around in whatever your environment happens to be. While the game has its downsides, it feels like a dream come true for me. I was that Pokemon kid. I collected the trading cards and during recess I would meet up with my interest-sharing friends to compare our new cards and dream about being Pokemon trainers. The first of the video game series I played was “LeafGreen,” and I’ve played at least one of the versions for every release since “Sun” and “Moon” for the 3DS can’t come soon enough! I collected more than cards and games — I have a ridiculous stash of plushies and figurines I was obsessed with as a kid. (I never really stopped being obsessed. My trusty Sylveon made the journey to college with me.) If 9-year-old me knew I was venturing into the real world to catch Pokemon, my mind would’ve been blown. And yet, it seems the series was always destined to go this way. The series transitions perfectly to an AR format. The original games are pretty much centered around travelling and catching Pokemon — putting that in the context of the real world isn’t much of a stretch. Not to mention, some features seem like they were made for AR in the first place — Eggs were originally hatched in-game after a certain number of steps your character took around their digital world; now, it’s based on your own
pedometer. In addition to Pokemon veterans and Nintendo nerds like me, the game has also attracted a lot of people who either haven’t touched the series since childhood or who have no knowledge of the series whatsoever. Vox has an article explaining why Pokemon Go was “destined to go viral” — mostly citing that people who grew up dreaming of being trainers switched out their handheld gaming devices for smartphones. It’s definitely not surprising that even newto-Pokemon people are trying the game out, considering its current craze status and its free-to-play nature. Vox reports that for Android users, the app is on track to exceed Twitter’s daily active users. Even though the download is free, Nintendo is still raking in profits on this game. There’s an in-game shop that allows you to purchase certain items (don’t worry, any of these that are necessary to play can be found for free at Pokestops). In addition, the company’s market value has already risen by $7.5 billion, according to The Verge. Of course, not everything is sunshine and rainbows. The game has plenty of glitches, which end up with users reloading (and reloading, and reloading) their app to get it to work. Not to mention the immensely annoying tendency of the servers to go down all the time, logging everyone out and rendering the game unplayable for a short time until they’re up and working again. Hopefully these are typical bugs and problems that will be fixed after a few weeks. One of the game’s more long-lasting problems is that it doesn’t tell its users,
well, much of anything. Most of the information I learned about how to play the game come from reading many different articles. I still believe the pros far outweigh the cons. Users have cited the app as helping them overcome their depression or anxiety, by getting them out of bed and exploring. A 21-year-old woman with depression and social anxiety told BuzzFeed News: “Dealing with depression, it’s often really hard to find a reason to leave bed, or even home. I was was in a really bad low before I got the app … Pokemon was a huge part of my childhood and since the app came out it’s given me a great reason to get up and go.” Despite the stories of [people tripping because they didn’t look where they were going, or the reports of people using the app’s Lure Module function to attempt robberies in O’Fallon, most of the stories that have come from Pokemon Go have an overwhelming sense of positive community. People from diverse backgrounds, different levels of love for Pokemon or reasons for playing are gathering together and having a great time while getting in some exercise. You can get the app on the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. Make sure to stay hydrated, and good luck catching ‘em all. Edited by Katie Rosso | krosso@themaneater.com
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From the archives: What makes a music scene Columbia music scene expert Dave Kemper on how to make the city a better home for local artists. DAVE KEMPER Editor’s note: In 2014, guest columnist Dave Kemper pinpointed what exactly it is that makes Columbia’s music scene so successful. From free perks from friends to tips on how to be a successful CoMo musician, Kemper illustrates the ways that Columbia musicians can thrive in this hip, local music-centric city. A music scene is more than a bunch of guys and girls playing songs. A music scene is startup record labels, pirate radio, small publications, photographers, artists and most of all, fans — hordes of fans, writing, thinking and talking about music. Musicians, artists and writers converging in an effort to foster and facilitate the works and aspirations of the people around them. All of them immersing themselves in a collective creative consciousness. Any little plot of land, any little neighborhood, any community is only as fun or as interesting as we decide to make it. Columbia has always been pretty hip, all things considered, but I must admit, I don’t think it’s ever fully embraced itself as a full-blown music town, and I wish that would change. Here are a few things that ought to change if we want our scene to really thrive:
Do it for free Let’s be honest, there’s not much money to be made in the local music business. Aside from a very select few, musicians and artists are poor. So why not offer your services for free and hope that your good faith efforts will be repaid with the services of other talented individuals like yourself? If you have a few good mics, record your friend’s bands for free. If you’ve got a nice camera, go out and film. If you’re a designer, just start making a flier for every show you wanna go to (and hey, you’ll probably get put on the guest list). Help develop “The Sound.” Think about it. What is “the Columbia sound”? There really is no one prevailing genre, and for the most part, that is a good thing. But what if, as a community, we really worked to develop something unique, something distinctly Columbian? Promote, promote, promote So you’re in a band, you play guitar, and you’ve written a few songs. Great! But that’s only half the battle. Use the power of social media, hang fliers and tell all your friends. Tell them twice if you have to. When you’re not playing a show, find out who is and help them get the word out. Make an agreement with another band — or 10 other bands. You promote for me, I’ll promote for you. Everyone wins! Be a peacock I love three chords and the truth as much as anyone, but when you step just beyond those boundaries, you might
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Despite the inclement weather, CoMo locals came out to enjoy music from Billy Currington, a country artist.
find something truly inspiring. Great music is rarely made from a place of complete comfort. Go to a show every week Play guitar every day. Listen to music constantly. It’s no secret that the more you immerse yourself in something, the more familiar and the more capable you become. Imagine the caliber of music that would come out of Columbia if there were a sold out local show every weekend with dozens of bands fighting for the top spots. Iron sharpens iron. Put live bands everywhere There was a time in Columbia’s past when the city government seemed to be legitimately in support of local music and arts. (Maybe they’ve got too much on their plate nowadays building 10-story
parking garages or busting up parties on East Campus.) My fellow locals will join me in wistfully reminiscing about the Twilight Festival, a weekly gathering in downtown Columbia that was held every Thursday night throughout the spring and summer. The festival included live bands, local art and hordes of people enjoying the weather, the Midwestern sunset and a resounding sense of community. As a community, we should also demand that a local band be included in each and every Ninth Street Summerfest. Why close down an entire city block, build a stage, sell alcohol on the street and not give a local band a chance to get its name out? Local musicians deserve a piece of the action, period. Support a local music day As a community, let’s create
a holiday. The first of its kind. Similar to “Go Skateboarding Day” or everyone’s favorite unofficial holiday in late April, Columbia could introduce “Support Local Music Day.” Organizing a pub-crawl between The Blue Note, Mojo’s, Roxys, The Bridge, Eastside Tavern and The Blue Fugue may prove difficult, but it’s entirely possible. A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales could even go to benefit a musicrelated charity. We are lucky to live in a community that’s just the right size for this type of event. When we all get together — when we all realize we’re on the same team — wonderful things can happen. Embrace the community you are a part of, make beautiful music, and help each other out. That’s what makes a music scene great.
Music is a language that can speak to anyone and everyone ‘It’s from me, it’s you. It’s from you, it’s for me.’ REGINA ANDERSON 83. That’s the number of playlists I currently have on my phone. To say I’m a music lover would be an understatement. All my life I’ve been surrounded by music. Not in the way a child of a musician would be, but in little ways that eventually grew: on roadtrips with my family, through dance parties in my living room as kid to all the
time I spent at a dance studio. The first song I remember loving to the point of playing it on repeat constantly was “Man! I Feel Like a Woman” by Shania Twain. I was 3. I knew every word, and I flaunted it. I danced around my living room, “singing” at the top of my lungs and living it up the way Shania would have wanted me to. As I got older, my music tastes developed beyond my parents’ CD collection. There was my Barry Manilow phase in second grade. Around sixth grade, I discovered Taylor Swift through a borrowed “Fearless: Platinum Edition” CD. For me, music is memories. So much of my life has been intertwined with music that it’s
hard to separate the song from the moment. Freshman year of high school was Coldplay’s Mylo Xyloto and the Ingrid Michaelson Pandora station. Sophomore year was Red by Taylor Swift, and so on. My music taste wouldn’t necessarily be considered diverse. Pop music tends to make up the majority of my playlists with a little bit of alternative thrown in for good measure. I may not know every up and coming band, and maybe two out of my top three favorite music artists have sold out Soldier Field — twice. But the music I do love, I love passionately. I sing every word; I buy the CDs and records and share it with friends through
my many, many playlists. Music has this incredible ability to bring us together. It translates over cultures, over languages, over anything that could separate people and reminds us that we are all remarkably human. It’s Americans screaming their heads off at a K-Pop concert, it’s when musicians unite to create a song to support Orlando, it’s a real-world revolution in a musical. I am reminded most of the impact of music in people’s lives at concerts. There are times in most concerts where the artist will drop out of the song and just let the audience keep singing. It’s magical. It never fails to send shivers down my
spine because at that moment, I understand that concerts aren’t just about seeing a certain artist in the flesh. It’s about connecting with the people around you, feeling the energy from the performers and the crowd. It’s about finding common ground through music. A single song can take on a million meanings for a million different people, but that doesn’t change the fact that all of them love the song just as much as the person next to them. In a world that tends to find itself divided, music unites, and that is true power.
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Man Seeking Movies
‘The Secret Life of Pets’ is cute, but not much more A movie about our goofy pets makes for a surprisingly unemotional experience. JACK CRONIN For animal lovers, the goofy and often clever “The Secret Life of Pets” should be an absolute delight. But those hoping for a movie with more than a cute premise might find it a little disappointing. The latest film from Illumination Entertainment — the animation studio that made “Despicable Me” and “Minions” — asks what pets do when their owners leave for a day’s work. Some keep themselves busy with games and tasks; others celebrate their short-term freedom with parties. Then there are pets like Max (Louis C.K.), whose daily plans consist of waiting for his owner, Katie (Ellie Kemper), to come home. As described in the film’s opening sequences, Max and Katie have lived a perfect life together in New York City since Katie adopted him as a puppy. Nothing could ever ruin their bond. Or so Max thought before Katie brought home a burly, shaggy brown dog named Duke (Eric Stonestreet). Stealing Max’s bed and food, the newly introduced Duke disrupts Max’s heavily routinized life.
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Threatened by Duke’s very presence, Max strives to assert his dominance as the alpha dog of Katie’s apartment. All goes well until Duke fights back, leaving the two dogs lost and collarless in the streets of New York. Caught between animal control and an underground resistance of ownerless animals led by a psychotic rabbit called Snowball (Kevin Hart), Max and Duke are left with only each other to find their way home. If this sounds like a cliched narrative, that’s because it is. In fact, “The Secret Life of Pets” plays like a cheap rip-
off of Pixar’s “Toy Story,” but with pets instead of toys. Max is Woody; Duke is Buzz; the wiener dog named Buddy (Hannibal Buress) is SlinkyDog; the ownerless animals are Syd’s group of misfit toys. Duplicating “Toy Story’s” general narrative structure isn’t necessarily a bad idea. After all, Pixar’s first feature film is one of the best animated movies of all-time. What makes the story struggle is that it spends too much time playing around with animal-based jokes and dedicates too little to its character development,
leading to a far less emotionally resonant film. Viewers are shown how Max and Duke’s rivalry evolves, but the movie fails to make us feel what they feel. At some point, these characters need more than the endangerment of their lives to reflect real development. While the narrative may be lacking, the film is littered with clever pet jokes that any animal-lover will surely enjoy. From butt scratches to playing fetch, the team of writers and directors truly understands why humans love their goofy pets. In the realm of animated
films, “The Secret Life of Pets” is pretty average. It’s funny and often clever, but never quite as witty or emotionally potent as “Zootopia.” And despite being a kids’ movie, Illumination Entertainment’s latest oddly doesn’t have a clearly discernable message. “The Secret Life of Pets” is an amusing movie about our cute and goofy pets. Unfortunately, it’s not much more than that. MOVE gives “The Secret Life of Pets” 3 out of 5 stars.
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A playlist perfect for any summer kickback This short and sweet compilation will match any mood. MALLORIE MUNOZ Reporter Whether you are throwing a summer party, lying out by the pool or simply kicking back in the living room with friends, the right music can make or break a hangout. Summer 2016 calls for new jams playing on the radio, but should also allow room for the classics. Check out our playlist appropriate for any summer chill out. “Wildewoman” by Lucius Although an ultimate song for any kick-butt woman, this carefree tune can be appreciated by anyone at any
kind of hangout. The song is uplifting and motivating and can turn any bad mood around. “It’s written in her blood/it’s written in her bones/she’ll only be bound by the things she chooses” echoes every time the chorus rolls around, and you cannot help but feel powerful when listening to this song. “UGH!” by The 1975
“Shadow” encompasses the spontaneity of summer. Picture sitting on the couch one moment and hopping into a friend’s car and heading to the beach the next. This tune is meant to be played with the windows rolled down and the breeze in your hair. “Summer Friends” by Chance the Rapper
Off of their newest release “i like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it,” this song seems bubbly, but it’s actually about lead singer Matt Healy’s struggle with drug addiction. Despite the heavy topic, Healy brings together the number with his famous falsetto and a peppy beat.
“Coloring Book” is the album of the summer. Once again, Chance has yet to disappoint with his happy-go-lucky attitude and music that you can’t help but smile to. “Summer Friends” is one of the many perfect tracks off “Coloring Book” for any summer setting.
“Shadow” by Bleachers
Although this song was produced in 2013, it’s still suitable for this summer.
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“Wildfire” by John Mayer
“‘Cause a little bit of summer is what the whole year’s all about” is the truest line to be pulled from Mayer’s album “Paradise Valley.” Sit back in your chair beside a bonfire and let Mayer serenade you with the sounds of summertime. “Ocean Avenue” by Yellowcard Throw it back to 2003 for a moment and indulge in what the perfect trouble-free evening sounds like. There is nothing like the 2000s to trigger the warm nostalgic feelings that always accompany summer break. “Retro [ROUGH]” by Childish Gambino “Kauai” s ucce s s f u l l y encompassed the tone of summer 2014. Gambino has yet to disappoint with his releases,
and it would be wrong not to acknowledge him this year. “Retro” has a beachy feel and should be played at any summer gathering. “Waves” by Bahamas For a more laid-back tune, “Waves” is the perfect track. This song is perfect for lying on the beach and listening to the waves creep up the shore. No matter the setting, this summer calls for beachy vibes and laid-back fun. For some, this might be the last summer at home with family before heading off to college. For others, it might be the last summer before entering the “real world” full of expectations and responsibilities. Nevertheless, this brief playlist has something for everyone. Edited by Katie Rosso | krosso@themaneater.com
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NASA and Apple Music’s collaboration is out of this world If Elon Musk’s Mars colony includes a nightclub playing only this collection, count me in. KATHERINE WHITE Almost exactly six years ago, the football-sized spacecraft Juno was launched into space. Just this Monday, NASA scientists confirmed that Juno successfully entered into orbit around Jupiter. The robot is designed to get closer to the mystical red-spotted planet than any man-made object before, and it could lead scientists to discoveries about not just Jupiter, but our very own Earth as well. What does this all have to do with music? You’ll be glad you asked. NASA and Apple Music collaborated to release eight exclusive singles, each by a different artist, to celebrate the arrival of the Juno spacecraft. The collection is entitled Destination: Jupiter, spans an array of genres and also includes a short film. Before
you even listen to the music, you’re given a sensory treat in some of the most gorgeous album artwork ever. Even cooler? NASA will allow sound data from Juno’s orbit around Jupiter to be used by musicians for more collaborations in the future. Scott Bolton, principal investigator for the Juno mission, described it by saying that musicians “can literally play Jupiter.” Sign me up. Here’s a song-by-song look at each of the singles you can listen to now either via iTunes or Apple Music. “Sister” by Brad Paisley I was a little skeptical of space-inspired country at first, but this song quelled those fears. Paisley combines electronic bloops with twanging guitar and mandolin into possibly the most American way to celebrate an American achievement in space. Look out, world. NASA and Brad have invented a new genre: experimental country. “The Skies Will Break (Juno Mix)” by Corinne Bailey Rae Rae’s track was transformed by Shaun Lopez from R&B into an electro-soul jam that would
surely be the hottest thing to play at an interstellar night club. Beautiful vocals, a clap-worthy beat and a galactic atmosphere are the perfect combination for your next space rave. “The Spark” by GZA the Genius If you’ve ever wanted to hear the history of the universe as told by a Wu-Tang Clan member, you’re in luck! “The Spark” features GZA the Genius rapping, quite educationally, over a high-pitched guitar and solid beat. I’m taking astronomy online over the summer and can verify that all the information he raps lines up with the textbook. (I like to think this plays in Mission Control a lot.) “Everything (The Universe) [feat. Lydia Burrell]” by Jim James This chill alternative song’s high points are the My Morning Jacket frontman’s relaxing tones, the strong bass guitar line and the use of glitchy sounds to enhance the space theme. James and Burrell sing, “the universe can only be as big as my mind” with reverb so deep and long it becomes the
underlying drone of the song. “Lightspeed” by QUIN We’re right back in interstellar nightclub territory with this electro-soul jam. The robotic synths and funky beat make you want to grab a martini glass and fill it with star stuff. (OK, so stars are mostly hydrogen, and that’s most of water, so basically just water. You caught me.) As the Apple editor’s notes read, “it’s as though QUIN’s been away from Earth for years.” “Juno” by Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross I fell in love with Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross’ music back when they made the Oscar-winning soundtrack for “The Social Network.” Their c i n e m a t i c- m e e t s - e l e c t ro n i c style as seen in that soundtrack combines with an eerie, deep space feeling like Hans Zimmer’s score for “Interstellar” in this 9-minute soundscape. If you’re a fan of movie scores, especially if you like either of the ones mentioned, this is most definitely worth a listen. You close your eyes, and you’re right there with Juno.
“I Love The USA” by Weezer I love this song. The alternative rock band most well-known for their late ’90s/ early ’00s pop punk hits like “Beverly Hills” and “Buddy Holly” serves up a space rock anthem with this track. It’s blatantly patriotic, but in a way that sounds like vocalist Rivers Cuomo is singing it as he sticks an American flag into the surface of a far-off planet. My only complaint with this galactic alt-rock piece is I wish it were longer than 3 minutes. “Panspermia” by Zoé Mexican rock band Zoé’s contribution to the collection is a broad, reverb-heavy, synth and strings soundscape. From the simple tune at the very beginning to the sweeping electronic chords later in the song, this song represents exactly what I would imagine a robotic spacecraft like Juno would like to listen to while floating through the vastness of space to Jupiter.
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Missouri quarterback Drew Lock (3) prepares to throw the ball on Sept. 5, 2015, at Faurot Field.
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Lock’s father expects ‘positive step’ for program Andy Lock: “One thing I expect is this team to play their asses off.” ALEC LEWIS Sports Editor “Gastro-pubby and laid back” sounds like the description of some swanky beachfront locale in Los Angeles, but that's how Lee’s Summit native Andy Lock termed his current project Monday. As his son, Missouri sophomore quarterback Drew Lock, preps for
his second season at the helm of a Southeastern Conference offense, Andy preps his third restaurant, Third Street Social. Why open a third food joint? “I guess I’m crazy, I don’t know,” Andy said. “It’s just my competitive, entrepreneurial spirit. I just can’t sit still, and if you’ve got a couple restaurants you feel like you’ve got a handle on, I guess it feels like it’s time to do another. I don’t know when that stops, though, but that’s where we are right now.” A year ago, things were much different. In a conversation with The
Maneater last August, Andy spoke of his son Drew, whose playing status was up in the air as questions remained regarding a possible redshirt. Andy said then that his son thought he could play early, and as it turned out, the 6-foot-4 quarterback who placed fifth two years ago in the Elite 11, the U.S.' premier and original quarterback competition for high school quarterbacks across the nation, threw 10 times in the season opener against Southeast Missouri and 15 times in the following three games. Then, after starting quarterback Maty Mauk was
suspended and ultimately kicked off the team for violating team rules, Drew was handed the starting job. The kid whom many thought was the future was having to man the present, and through it all, Andy thought his son was ready. “I felt like he was ready, and I still feel like he was ready,” Andy said. “I think there were some challenges we couldn’t foresee as the season progressed, but I think the South Carolina game was a good picture of what Drew could do. I
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ATHLETE ANGLE
What it’s like to swim in an Olympic trial meet GRIFFIN SCHAETZLE Griffin Schaetzle will be a sophomore swimmer next year at Missouri. He took 40th in the 200-meter backstroke at the U.S. Olympic Trials. He is joining The Maneater staff as an athlete columnist. It’s hard to forget entering what could perhaps be the greatest swimming facility in the country: the CenturyLink Center in Omaha, Nebraska. The 17,560seat arena is breathtaking. As I walked inside for the first time, bright lights lit up the pool. Scanning around more I saw stands that were bigger than I could have imagined at a pool. It’s no wonder the facility is so magnificent. It is the home of the U.S Olympic Swimming Trials. Olympic Trials are the fastest and most significant swim meet in the country. For an athlete
who is new to the national scene, it was a little overwhelming to take in. The competition, the pool and the atmosphere are at another level. With the importance of the meet, it's hard to resist taking a step back and looking around the pool deck. There's so much to see, including the people. It's stunning when you walk past Ryan Lochte, hop into the same warm-up lane as Katie Ledecky or — in my own experience — jump into a selfie video with Michael Phelps. That’s correct: My first time ever seeing Michael Phelps in person was while he took a selfie. On the first night of the meet, Phelps took to Facebook and was sharing a live video feed. I noticed him as I made my way to the sitting area, and I saw him pull a random person into his video. When I passed, I couldn’t resist jumping behind them. It was just a small encounter, but it made
my first night that much more fun. I even received a few messages from friends saying they saw me on Phelps’ Facebook. Pictures and videos aside, all of the athletes are there to compete and earn a spot on the Olympic team. For the notso-top swimmers who are competing, it might be intimidating seeing Olympians on the pool deck. For others, it might be thrilling, exciting and even a learning experience to witness such athletes. I remember my first thoughts seeing the swimmers I looked up to when I was younger. I had to do a double take. I was in awe with the company that I was in. Although I was a little startled to see such amazing athletes, I quickly realized that they looked like the rest of the swimmers around the pool deck. They didn’t have capes and other superhero features. They were just people. That gave me a sense of belonging and showed
me that anyone has the potential to swim like they do. I guess many people had the same reaction, because many young swimmers rose to the occasion. Many of the highly ranked swimmers at the meet were former Olympians, but that didn’t stop up-and-comers from trying to earn a trip to Rio. In the 400yard individual medley, Georgia's Jay Litherland edged out defending Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte for a spot on the team. Litherland had competed at Missouri’s pool during Southeastern Conference Championships. it was fun to watch a fellow SEC swimmer compete so well. It was not uncommon to see the younger swimmers step up and beat some of the nation’s best at the trials. My teammate Hannah Stevens finished ahead of 2012 gold medalist Missy
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Fresh faces will help women’s soccer in upcoming season Six new players will add depth in various positions. ANNE ROGERS Staff Writer The Missouri women’s soccer team hopes adding six new freshman will help them advance further into postseason play than their quarterfinal loss in the Southeastern Conference tournament during the 2015 season. Four of the six newcomers will add to Missouri’s already stellar defense. The team only allowed 17 goals last season, the fewest in program history. Three defensive players and a goalkeeper will keep that solid defense going for the Tigers. As well as filling holes left by graduating seniors, the six freshmen will add much needed depth to various positions: ALEXZANDRIA CHURCHILL | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Sarah Luebbert | Forward As an early signee, Luebbert came a semester early to play for Missouri during the spring season. A Jefferson City native, Luebbert attended Mizzou soccer games frequently when she was younger. Luebbert played on St. Louis Scott Gallagher for her club team in high school and helped her team place second at the Elite Club National League North American League Nationals in 2015. She was also a two-time Nike national training camp invitee. Luebbert’s quick feet on the ball give her an advantage when going one-on-one with an opponent, helping her get around the defense and take shots on goal. Her 53 goals
Missouri midfielder Jessica Johnson (27) defends the ball on Sept. 20, 2015, at Audrey J. Walton Stadium.
and 57 assists during her three high school years are evidence of that. Grace Kitts | Midfielder Kitts has roots embedded in Mizzou. Her uncles Tim and Tom Hornof played football at Missouri in the 1980s, so the right midfielder will continue the family’s connection with the Tigers. The Leawood, Kansas, native brought her high school powerhouse team, St. Teresa’s Academy, to the Class 4 state title in 2015 and was a first team All-State honoree. Kitt’s 29 goals and 13 assists
throughout her high school career show that she has the athletic ability to cover the field for Mizzou, and she will no doubt help the Tigers on their quest for an SEC championship. Anna Frick | Defender Frick also has roots tied to Mizzou as her father, Brad, played football for Missouri. The Webster Groves, Missouri, defender played with Luebbert on St. Louis Scott Gallagher and helped the team finish second in the 2015 ECNL North American Division national playoffs. Frick was named a 2015
St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame Future Star after earning allconference first team accolades in 2015 for Nerinx Hall High School. The tenacious defender is aggressive and knows how to tackle the ball in a way that shuts down opponents on their way to the goal. Peyton Joseph | Defender The effective defender from Highlands Ranch, Colorado, helped Mountain Vista High School bring home a 5A state championship in 2013. At Mountain Vista, she played with U.S. Women’s National
Team member Mallory Pugh. Her club team, Real Colorado, finished second at ECNL nationals in 2013 and third in 2015. Joseph also earned ECNL National Finals Best XI honors in 2013. Her energy on the field will help the Tigers defense keep setting program records. Joseph is quick to attack opponents and should have a successful career with the Tigers. Izzy Coulter | Defender The hard-working defender from Niceville, Florida, was part of Niceville High School’s 19–1 2016 team, only losing in the 4A state finals. Coulter played club soccer for the Gulf Coast Texas East team and with the San Diego Football Academy for a time as well. The best thing Coulter will bring to Missouri’s team is her simplicity of the game. Coulter keeps things basic, focusing on getting the ball away from the opponent and back up to her offense, and it works. Mercedes Sapp | Goalkeeper The Windermere, Florida, native was named the Florida Athletic Coaches Association 2A player of the year in 2015 as well as earning All-State honors. She helped Lake Highland Preparatory School win the district championship by saving a penalty kick that would have won the game. Her father, Warren, is an NFL Hall of Famer. Sapp knows the game very well and consistently plays well as a goalkeeper at a high level. Her athletic ability brings an extra level of difficulty for anyone who tries to challenge her at the goal. She’ll be a big help to Missouri’s defense. Edited by Peter Baugh | pbaugh@themaneater.com
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Strong, Bieser headline athletics updates
A look at updates from around Missouri sports. PETER BAUGH Sports Editor
2 junior college running back recruit in the nation. The 6-foot, 211-pound recruit will be a key addition to the Missouri backfield. He will join rising junior Ish Witter and Oklahoma graduate transfer Alex Ross.
Nate Strong set to join the Tigers
Volleyball gains transfer from Ole Miss
This fall, four-star running back recruit Nate Strong will don the black and gold after all. The Hinds Community College transfer was a 2015 graduate of East St. Louis High School. Media outlets previously reported that he would not join the Tigers until 2017 for academic reasons. Strong is now listed in the MU student directory and is reported to have academically qualified for the university. Strong missed most of his one season at Hinds due to injury. He is listed as the No.
Outside hitter Melanie Crow is transferring to Missouri from Mississippi, according to Mizzou Athletics. Crow is a Wildwood, Missouri, native and attended Lafayette High School. The Southeastern Conference granted Crow a full release, so she will be eligible to play immediately. She took a medical redshirt season in 2015 after sustaining a concussion and will enter Missouri as a redshirt junior. In her first two years at Mississippi, Crow started 60
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Continued from page 13 don’t know what changed, but I feel like that game could’ve been a microcosm of what the year could’ve been.” The challenges Andy referenced? Struggles in the running game and the shouldering of what he thought was a pass-heavy offense. In the South Carolina game — Mizzou’s only SEC win of the year, in which the Tigers won 24–10 — Mizzou ran for 163 yards, the third-most all year. Andy said the production in
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Franklin in the 100-meter backstroke. The nation’s top
matches for the Rebels. She recorded 42 aces in 2014 and was named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll. "She brings good size, physicality and athleticism to this year's team,” coach Wayne Kreklow said in a press release. “Melanie is a very talented player and has proven herself in the SEC with Ole Miss.” Missouri throwers fail to qualify for the U.S. Olympic Team Missouri graduates Kearsten Peoples and Jill Rushin both failed to qualify for the Rio Olympics in shot put. After finishing fourth in the 2012 Olympic Trials, Peoples finished 10th in 2016. The top three finishers qualified for the Rio Games. Rushin was 17th in preliminaries and did not make finals.
Cox gains international attention
Former Southeast Missouri State baseball coach Steve Bieser will replace Tim Jamieson as the coach of the Missouri Tigers. Bieser was the head coach for four years at SEMO, guiding the Redhawks to an NCAA Regional in 2016. He previously served as an assistant coach at SEMO and was the head coach at Vianney
High School in St. Louis. The Saint Genevieve, Missouri, native said he is excited to join the Tigers. “There is a strong tradition and rich history of Missouri Tiger baseball,” he said in anews release. “I understand the responsibility and I am fully committed and ready to continue building the tradition. As life-long Missourians, my family and I feel truly blessed to be part of the University of Missouri and the Columbia community.” Bieser played professional baseball for 13 seasons, making his MLB debut with the New York Mets in 1997. He boasted a 138–97 record as head coach of the Redhawks, earning two Ohio Valley Conference Coach of the Year honors. Edited by Nancy Coleman | ncoleman@themaneater.com
Rising senior J’den Cox has been on a tear for USA Wrestling. He has gone 12–2 in international competition since winning U.S. Olympic Trials in April. On July 5, Cox moved into the United World Wrestling Freestyle Wrestling rankings. He is now ranked No. 10 at the 86 kilogram weight class. Steve Bieser picked as next baseball coach
the South Carolina game was the type of running threat Mizzou needed to be successful last year, but that “for whatever reason, we had a hard time running the ball last year.” The result would be numbers like 1,332 yards, four touchdowns and eight interceptions, Drew’s final 2015–16 stats. “Drew was pretty confident after the South Carolina game, and then he went into the Florida game, and when you can’t run the ball, that’s a problem,” Andy said. “I don’t care where you’re playing — at home or on Mars — that would’ve been a problem for any quarterback in that scenario. Granted, this year he’d probably
handle that scenario better than he handled it last year.” Talking and fielding questions about this upcoming season, Andy became excited. At this point, Andy said his son “seems like a different kid.” “He loves coach Heupel, he loves what he brings to the table having played the position before and having coached it at a high level,” Andy said. “There’s a lot to that and that’s something that, as a young quarterback, you need even more. “It’s just the little details Coach Heupel brings to the table. Drew talks about how much they work on footwork, reading defenses, how much
they’re in the classroom when they’re allowed to be and watching tape and stuff. So it’s an exciting change.” Many have noted Drew’s physical progression from year one as he’s gained more than 15 pounds this offseason. Combine that with what Andy called “another step” mentally, Andy expects his son to have more confidence, which will ease play against tough defenses. But even more than that, after everything that happened last year, Andy said he believes “there’s a lot of camaraderie things going on” within the team. Asked about those, Andy said his son has told him of things the team’s done off the
field, becoming a closer, more tight-knit group. If anything, Andy believes that will carry over to the field. “One thing I expect is this team to play their asses off and play really, really hard and that’s a great first step,” Andy said. “I think they’ll have some success maybe where success isn’t expected, which is good. They’ll have their bumps — they just will — but I expect this season to be a positive step forward for this program and coach Barry Odom.” Edited by George Roberson | groberson@themaneater.com
swimmers were being proven beatable. Competing at the trials was an incredible experience. There were many great moments, and it was amazing seeing the top swimmers in the country race. But seeing newcomers compete
(and compete well) was just as fun. It showed that a spot on the Olympic roster is not guaranteed. In four years, there will be a new list of the country’s top swimmers. They’ll also be new up-and-comers. Regardless
of who is at the meet, the Olympic team will be ready for the taking by whoever wants it most. Personally, I’m even more excited to keep training and see where my swimming takes me. I’ve accomplished a lot in my life already, but I know there
is a lot more out there for me. This meet helped me realize that nothing is out of reach, and the Olympic team is truly open for anyone.
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