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CORRECTIONS The photo captions accompanying The Maneater’s May 4 profile of graduate rights leaders Eric Scott and Connor Lewis misidentified each one as the other. In The Maneater’s May 4 profile of photojournalist Tim Tai, it was incorrectly suggested that he interacted with Melissa Click.

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Concerned Student 1950 forms a safe space Nov. 9, 2015. Journalists clashed with protesters over the right to access areas near the CS1950 campsite after Tim Wolfe’s resignation was announced.

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Committee releases proposed policy about free expression and public spaces

The policy is based in part on the Campus Free Expression Act, which allows for protests and events to take place almost anywhere on campus.

CLAIRE MITZEL University News Editor The Ad Hoc Joint Committee on Protests, Public Spaces, Free Speech

and the Press released a draft policy Thursday about free speech at MU, which affirmed MU’s committment to free expression and included specific regulations for scheduling events on campus.

“The primary purpose of this document is to maximize freedom of expression within the context of our academic community while remaining devoted to our four guiding values of respect, responsibility, discovery, and excellence,” the committee said in the preamble of its draft policy.

In an email to faculty, staff and students, interim Chancellor Hank Foley announced the committee’s finished report and praised the committee’s work.

“I’d like to commend the work of the ad hoc committee members and their chair, Professor Bob Jerry,” Foley said in the email. “Since forming in January, the committee has been working to recommend how public spaces could be regulated on campus while protecting safety, free inquiry and free expression.”

The draft policy has a “number of

elements,” according to a summary of the report.

According to the summary, the proposed policy adheres to Senate Bill 93, which was passed last August. SB 93, also known as the “Campus Free Expression Act,” allows for protests and speeches to take place in any outdoor area within reasonable time, manner and place, unlike before, when only Speakers Circle was designated as a “free speech zone.”

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Three deans announce resignation from MU within a week

School of Law Dean Gary Myers was recently named as a defendant in a lawsuit against the UM System.

CLAIRE MITZEL University News Editor Three deans announced their resignations during the last week of May. College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Dean Tom Payne, School of Law Dean Gary Myers and

College of Arts and Science Dean Michael O’Brien said they would be stepping down by the end of the year, adding to a year of many administrator resignations.

Payne will be retiring in December after working at MU for 17 years, first as vice chancellor for agriculture and later as dean. According to the Columbia Missourian, he wrote a letter on May 24 to faculty and students to announce his retirement. In the letter, he said that he was planning on retiring this past December, but was encouraged by colleagues to wait a year.

"Being with CAFNR and MU has been, and is, wonderful," Payne said in the letter obtained by the Missourian. "I am very, very proud of our college."

School of Law Dean Gary Myers sent an email to faculty on May 27 that he will step down from his position to return to teaching, effective Aug. 14. He said in the email that the decision comes after “a number of conversations with Provost Garnett Stokes regarding my future plans.”

“The law school continues to build on its many strengths, and I am confident that it will continue to do so in the

future,” Myers said in the email.

Myers was recently named as a defendant in a lawsuit filed by former Republican state Rep. Kevin Elmer.

According to the Columbia Missourian, Elmer submitted an open records request last May to obtain records to see if former associate law professor Josh Hawley, who is currently on unpaid leave from MU, received support from the university during his campaign for attorney general of Missouri. Elmer

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Report says academic freedom endangered at MU

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Headshot of former assistant communication professor Melissa Click.

The AAUP report on Melissa Click’s termination alleges the UM System Board of Curators violated due process standards.

CLAIRE MITZEL University News Editor Two months after beginning an investigation into assistant communication professor Melissa Click’s termination, the American Association of University Professors released its report, finding that academic freedom and shared governance are endangered at MU. The report was published on May 18 following an investigation of whether the Board of Curators violated the 1940 Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom and Tenure when dismissing Click from MU in February. Click was terminated for conduct during the fall semester’s protests that board Chairwoman Pam Henrickson said “was not compatible with university policies.”

The investigation’s findings will be used to decide if MU’s administration will be censured. MU has been censured twice and investigated four times before, including once for a similar reason — according to AAUP’s report, in 1973, the board “‘overreacted massively and ominously’ in taking disciplinary action … following campus demonstrations.”

The investigating committee, AAUP’s committee A on Academic Freedom and Tenure, visited MU in March and met with several people involved with Click’s case, including interim Chancellor Hank Foley, Faculty Council Chairman Ben Trachtenberg and Vice Chairwoman Nicole Monnier, MU’s AAUP chapter members and Click. The Board of Curators declined to meet with the investigating committee, but did provide a 10-page letter on March 17 with input for the investigation.

AAUP’s report details the events leading up to Click’s firing and the process by which she was fired. The purpose of the report, it said, “is not to defend professor Click’s November 9 actions,” but to decide whether Click was afforded due process and if her termination was due to overreach by the board and state government.

Part of the findings discuss the committee’s belief that they “are not convinced” Click’s actions warranted her termination. The committee said in the report that despite their belief, they recognize that a faculty hearing could have potentially yielded the same result as the curators’.

Regardless, the committee said in the report, it’s impossible to know the potential outcome of a faculty hearing because there was no faculty hearing.

In a statement on behalf of the board in response to the published report, board Chairwoman Pam Henrickson said that the board stands behind its decision to fire Click.

“As the AAUP’s report acknowledges, this case did not involve a denial of Dr. Click’s academic freedom,” the statement read. “But the AAUP’s report disregards the seriousness of her misconduct and reaches inconsistent and unsupported conclusions.”

But the investigation found the curators “violated basic standards of academic due process” by denying Click a faculty hearing.

Under the UM System’s Collected Rules and Regulations along with the 1940 Statement, dismissal for cause “should be, if possible,” considered by faculty along with the board.

Click never had a faculty hearing because no one — faculty, students, administrators or the board — ever initiated the process, according to AAUP’s report. While the board has the legal authority to not have a faculty hearing, the investigating committee said it believes that an attempt should have been made. One of the curators could have filed a charge to have a faculty hearing, but none did.

“While the board endorses the normative practice of faculty hearings in cases of midterm dismissal, the board found it necessary to act on its own in this singular instance when existing university procedures failed to address the seriousness of Dr. Click’s conduct,” the board’s March 17 letter read.

The investigation found the board undermined the authority of both the faculty and administrators when it conducted an independent investigation instead of holding a faculty hearing.

“Indeed, by suspending professor Click just two days after Chancellor Foley had publicly declared his faith in existing processes, apparently with no prior notice to the chancellor, the board revealed a remarkable disrespect not only for the

faculty in its governance role but also for its own appointees,” the report stated.

The board said in their response that dismissal procedures are not ‘absolute entitlements’ and that they were justified to act in the manner they did.

“According to the report, the board still should have asked faculty to conduct a hearing and waited longer for action,” the board’s response read. “It essentially argues that faculty hearings should be held unless the faculty refuses to hear a case. But even if that were so, the board had waited months for the seriousness of Dr. Click’s well-known conduct to be addressed. The effect on the situation facing the board was the same as a faculty refusal to act.”

The report stated that there was overreach not only by the board, but also by the state government. While there is no “definitive evidence,” the committee believes there were more reasons for Click’s firing than just her actions.

The Missouri General Assmbly made several demands for Click’s dismissal and also threatened to cut funding equivalent to the salaries of Click, department Chairman Mitchell McKinney and Dean Michael O’Brien’s salaries. The report stated there is little evidence the curators worked to keep the university autonomous from the legislature during these events and that the board bowed to political pressure. “ ... It is difficult not to conclude that the board’s unilateral decision to terminate professor Click’s appointment without affording her the faculty hearing required under university policies was in some measure a response to inappropriate legislative intrusion and pressure,” the report stated.

AAUP MU chapter member Victoria Johnson told The Maneater that the MU chapter believes state overreach sets a dangerous precedent.

“The national AAUP and MU chapter is deeply concerned about the political pressure that facilitated the firing of a faculty member without due process through which differing perspectives and the context of the situation could be examined,” Johnson said in an email.

Because of the various instances in which committee A believes the board overreached and made mistakes, in addition to “undue political interference,” the committee concluded that faculty cannot “rely on an administration fully dedicated to a robust

defense of principles of academic freedom and shared governance.”

Before it was published, the report was sent to both Click and the board, who made comments and recommendations for editing that AAUP took into account when creating the final draft. The board did not agree with most of the report, according to a copy of the letter sent from the board to the AAUP obtained by an open-records request.

While the board agreed with the report on some points, it took issue with multiple claims by the investigating committee.

The board asked the committee to revise the report in a number of areas before publishing it. “ … It makes a number of defamatory statements and takes a result-oriented path to reach its conclusions, casting unwarranted aspersions at the university and its investigators, all in an apparent attempt to protect a faculty member who undisputedly engaged in misconduct,” the board’s letter read.

The board also takes issue with the committee’s findings that academic freedom is endangered in its full response to the published report.

“By finding a danger to academic freedom after acknowledging there is no evidence that academic freedom has been denied, the report loses sight of the true purposes of a faculty hearing and treats such a hearing as an entitlement to throw a ‘thin chalk line’ around Dr. Click regardless of her misconduct,” the board’s response read.

Trachtenberg told The Maneater that the conclusions of the AAUP’s investigative report don’t surprise him. He said that Faculty Council stands by its statement made in February following Click’s firing.

Additionally, he said he doesn’t agree with the curators’ belief that they had to act since no one filed a charge against Click.

“That argument does not hold water,” Trachtenberg said. “If the curators thought that was an appropriate process, then they should have followed their rules they created.”

During AAUP’s annual meeting June 18, delegates will vote on whether to censure MU. Edited by Nancy Coleman | ncoleman@ themaneater.com

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Graduate student fall housing options to include Respect Hall, Tiger Reserve The Department of Residential Life plans to assess the success of the new housing options midway through the 2016–17 year.

KYRA HAAS Campus Life Editor For the first time in about 15 years, the Department of Residential Life will offer on-campus graduate student housing, Director of Residential Life Frankie Minor said.

In April, Residential Life announced that Respect and Excellence halls would not be available for undergraduates.

Now, the department will convert Respect Hall to graduate student housing. In addition, Tiger Reserve, an off-campus apartment complex previously providing undergraduate housing, will be exclusively for graduate students next year.

The university currently operates 335 apartment-style units in Manor House, Tara Apartments and University Heights, collectively referred to as University Student Apartments. Tiger Reserve will add 42 graduate apartments for the 2016–17 year.

The small number of units Tiger Reserve will offer next year will act as a pilot program to gauge graduate student interest for future housing like this, Minor said.

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Previously closed as a result of low enrollment, Respect Hall will be a housing option for graduate students this fall.

[graduate] students requesting to live in university-owned or operated housing than we have in our stock,” Minor said. “So in trying this out with Tiger Reserve, we’re going to see if this is something we can use in expanding our capacity without necessarily building new apartments.”

One of the three overarching recommendations in the Task Force on the Graduate Student Experience report released in December 2015 was to improve access to housing and childcare.

The report stated that “there

is a clear need for safe, quiet and reasonably priced graduate housing that is close to campus.”

The 2015 MU Graduate Housing Market Survey found that most current graduate housing options are “in old buildings and are generally small.” According to the survey, over 75 percent of all graduate students said that providing housing was either “extremely important” or “somewhat important.”

Minor said that graduate students’ response to the new housing options hadn’t been

“overwhelming,” but added that Residential Life was in the early stages of promoting them.

The department is still working on how it will staff Respect Hall next year, Minor said. He said that because graduate student needs are “very different” from undergraduates, fewer staff members were needed and less educational programming would be provided.

Respect Hall is suite-style housing, but all rooms will be offered as single rooms instead of doubles. Residents will

share a bathroom with another student in an adjacent room but will not have a roommate.

The rent will include a Campus Dining Services meal plan.

Residential Life sent an informational email to incoming graduate students about a week ago, Minor said.

The department will email returning graduate students this week.

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ResLife targets current students with hall advertisements Because of a decline in freshman enrollment, ResLife is encouraging older undergraduate students to return to residence halls.

MEGAN DOLLAR Reporter “Financial aid coming in late? Payments to MU can wait. A landlord won’t!” a sign inside residence halls reads, encouraging students to return to residence halls instead of turning to Columbia’s offcampus housing options.

This advertisement was one of many that adorned MU’s 23 residence halls late this spring.

This was part of an increased

effort by the Department of Residential Life to encourage more current students to live in residence halls in light of a projected decline in enrollment for fall 2016 with 1,400 fewer freshmen.

Fliers and stickers line the corridors and floors of each residence hall claiming that they, complete with meal plans and proximity to classes, are a worthy alternative to offcampus student housing.

Accompanying these fliers and stickers are advertisements that can be found on various screens in the Student Center, Student Recreation Complex and other common buildings on campus. Additionally, the MU Residential Life Facebook page has posted a video advertising the same information. Emails have also been sent to students

and parents encouraging them return to residence halls next year, according to Director of Residential Life Frankie Minor.

The advertisements attempt to address some of students’ biggest obstacles when searching for off-campus housing.

The total cost of these advertisements, which is taken from the Residential Life’s marketing budget, is approximately $1,500, according to Minor. This money is used to produce the floor graphics seen throughout the residence halls, which Minor said has been done before, just not in the past few years.

However, electronic signs and screens across campus as well as email access has allowed for many more cost-free forms of advertisement.

Minor said Residential Life has advertised to current students in the past, but with the decline in enrollment, Residential Life’s desire to house older students has increased.

One benefit of having upperclassmen living in the residence halls is that they can serve as “community elders” to freshmen, Minor said, especially when student staff members are not available.

In past years, MU has generally seen an increase in freshman enrollment, according to previous Maneater reporting. Because of the increase of freshmen in the past, Residential Life had not typically been able to house as many upperclassmen.

Nonfreshmen were not discouraged to apply for

on-campus housing, but they were not a target audience for advertisements, Minor said.

In 2012, Minor told The Maneater that current students who wished to return to residence halls outnumbered the number of rooms that were available, and because of housing space at the time, space for freshmen was limited. Residential Life had to implement a cap on the number of available housing contracts.

Minor said MU residence halls used to house approximately one- third upperclassmen and two-thirds freshmen. Residential Life wants this ratio, or one close to it, to return.

Edited by Claire Mitzel | cmitzel@themaneater.com

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News and notes from this month at MU An administrative assistant pled guilty to embezzling $700,000 and more news from the last month.

CLAIRE MITZEL University News Editor $700,000 embezzled from MU Following an internal audit of MU’s Southwest Research Center, an employee was found to have embezzled $700,000 over 15 years, according to an MU news release.

Carla Rathmann, an administrative assistant, used a university credit card to make personal purchases between 2000 and 2015. She also faked bills and invoices to MU to pay herself through fake companies she created.

MU estimated that she stole even more than what she was charged with.

Rathmann could be sentenced up to 30 years in prison. As part of her plea, she agreed to pay back $716,665.

Shots fired near Plaza 900 MU Alert reported that shots had been fired at approximately 3:30 p.m.

June 7 outside of Plaza 900 dining hall’s loading dock.

Michael Stout, a vendor who was on campus “demonstrating a smoothie

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machine,” discharged his weapon and shot himself in the leg after he showed his gun to a friend, according to an MU Police news release.

MU Alert sent an all-clear message at 3:38 p.m. Stout was transported to University Hospital to receive medical attention.

Summer school enrollment at an all-time high Enrollment for summer school is up by 2.2 percent, according to an MU news release. As of June 7, MU has 13,697 students enrolled in summer classes, a 298 student increase from 2015.

“We’re very pleased to see that students continue to recognize the educational opportunities available to them at Mizzou,” said Kim Humphrey, interim vice provost for enrollment management.

Traditions Plaza gunfire incident suspect arrested Tyree Reed was arrested June 2 under suspicion of firing shots on campus during an end-of-semester celebration May 6.

On the evening of May 6, witnesses reported two to three shots were fired near the quadrangle by Traditions Plaza.

Police confirmed that two shots had been fired.

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Reed was a student at the time of the incident. According to the Columbia Tribune, MU Police Maj. Brian Weimer said that Reed is the only suspect in the case who has been identified.

Faculty Council meets Thursday Faculty Council will meet at 3:30 p.m. Thursday in S203 Memorial Union.

During their meeting, they are expected to address the draft policy recently released by the Ad Hoc Joint Committee on Protests, Public Spaces, Free Speech and the Press.

New vice chancellor of extension and engagement named Marshall Stewart, director of college leadership and strategy of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at North Carolina State University, was named the vice chancellor of extension and engagement May 31.

As vice chancellor of extension and engagement, Stewart will provide leadership for Cooperative Extension, Continuing Education, and Extension Field programs.

RHA social fee The Residence Halls Association approved a $5 increase to the social fee April 25. Part of the fee, which now totals $20, will go toward a new

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Vice Chancellor of Extension and Engagement Marshall Stewart.

“partnerships and auxiliaries” fund that will provide support for additional projects and partnerships with other campus organizations.

Under the proposed fee, $5 will go towards hall government, $4.50 will go toward floor government, at the discretion of hall governments, and $10.50 will go toward RHA. Of the $10.50, $3 will go toward the partnerships and auxiliaries fund.

Edited by George Roberson | groberson@ themaneater.com

Housing freeze will affect developments near MU The administrative delay on approving building permits near campus will be in effect until Dec. 1.

KYRA HAAS Campus Life Editor

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The new Brookside building remains under construction on Elm and Ninth streets and the building is set to begin leasing in the fall.

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Construction is underway at a new student housing complex on Turner Avenue.

properties.”

Cardetti gave the Opus Group as an example of a developer that buys, builds and quickly sells its properties. Opus recently put its District Flats apartments on the market, only nine months after it finished construction, according to the Columbia Missourian.

The Opus Group does not currently have plans to develop in the area with the housing freeze.

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will not affect Trittenbach’s future developments in Columbia because the developers are local and own and operate properties for the long-term. He said that developers outside of Columbia may feel the effects more.

“A one-year or two-year fluctuation in the market has less effect on us, frankly,” Cardetti said. “It’s going to have more of an impact on outside developers who come into the market, instantly build then instantly try to slip their

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of the Jewish student center came from delays in the city’s rezoning process and additional concerns raised in Hillel board meetings. She did not cite the then-potential housing freeze nor the drop in MU enrollment as factors.

A housing development on Windsor Street that would have three- or four-bedroom apartments will be affected by the freeze, property owner Mark Stevenson told the Columbia Daily Tribune in early May. Cardetti said the city’s freeze

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spokesman Jack Cardetti said that neither of the projects the company has in the area will be affected by the freeze. One, a 261-bed apartment building at Sixth and Elm streets— the former site of Bengals Bar and Grill — is already in the permit process and is set to open in August 2017. The other, a partnership with Mizzou Hillel, will be delayed for a year.

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An administrative delay on processing building permits for multifamily housing is in effect for much of downtown and neighborhoods bordering MU campus until Dec. 1.

The housing freeze, passed

by City Council on May 6, applies to land within a mile radius of an “area bounded on the north by Elm Street, the west by Providence Road, the south by Stadium Drive and the east by Hitt Street.”

The ordinance cites MU’s steep drop in enrollment and the recent boom in student housing developments as reasons for the freeze, as well as concerns about the area’s already strained infrastructure.

It also stated that historical properties and single-family homes near MU and downtown were being “eroded” by the new student housing and multifamily structures.

On Monday, the council approved a Parking and Traffic Management Task Force, a group of 15 community members, including an MU student appointed by the Missouri Students Association and a representative of the university appointed by the administration. MSA and administration have not yet selected their representatives.

Several members of the council have expressed interest in using the time during the freeze to evaluate downtown parking, which plays into the six-month tenure of the task force. Fourth Ward Councilman Ian Thomas proposed extending the task force’s time to 12 months, but the motion was defeated. Thomas originally requested the task force at the May 2 council meeting.

The task force will evaluate the new parking regulations being considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission as the commission drafts a new zoning code for the city and also examine how other cities handle traffic downtown.

The housing freeze affects several housing developments in progress, but most demolitions will not be affected, according to the Columbia Daily Tribune.

The demolition of the house at 608 McBaine Ave. was temporarily held up by the freeze, but on Monday, the council voted to make an exception to the ordinance to allow that permit.

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UM System announces independent audit of diversity policies, regulations The audit, which will be finished by the end of 2016, will include input from administrators, faculty, staff and students.

CLAIRE MITZEL University News Editor On May 23, interim UM System President Mike Middleton announced that an independent systemwide audit will take place to review and analyze current diversity and inclusion policies.

diversity, equity and inclusion,” the administrators said in the email. “We need to know where we stand in comparison to our peer institutions and best practices across higher education.”

The audit is a part of a series of diversity initiatives launched by the Board of Curators in November to address the campus racial climate following former UM System President Tim Wolfe and former MU Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin’s resignations. With the audit, the administrators wrote in their email, “we are truly building on the good work happening at each campus, recognizing there is still more to do.”

Relying on input from administrators, faculty, staff and students, the independent firm Interactive Business Inclusion Solutions Consulting Group will conduct the audit.

Focus groups, interviews and surveys will be conducted to comprehensively assess current policies and diversity initiatives, the administrators said in the email.

IBIS Consulting Group specializes in “improving individual and organizational performance by leveraging the potential of diversity and inclusion,” according to the Massachusetts firm’s website.

The firm’s clients include Fortune 100 companies

and other higher education institutions.

In the email, the administrators said that more information will be sent to faculty, staff and students in the coming weeks. The goal is for the audit to be completed and recommendations given to the board by the end of 2016.

“Together, we will move forward to provide future generations with a stronger and more vibrant university community,” the administrators said in the email.

Edited by Jeremiah Wooten | jwooten@themaneater.com

MUPD is commissioned by both the state of Missouri and the city of Columbia, giving it dual jurisdiction and the ability to bypass the city ordinance that prevents those with a marijuana misdemeanor from being detained.

BRANDON BUSCHER Reporter

MUPD should follow the the Columbia city ordinance.

“MUPD violates the law, and CPD follows the law,” Viets said.

Local marijuana activists question MU’s appropriation of police resources on these low-level marijuana possession arrests.

Benton Berigan, president of the MU chapter of NORML, an organization advocating for the national reformation of marijuana laws, disapproved of how much money and time is being devoted and allocated from MUPD to marijuana arrests, calling MUPD’s actions “a little ridiculous.”

Edited by Kyra Haas | khaas@ themaneater.com

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of a misdemeanor level of marijuana “shall not be required to post bond, suffer arrest, be taken into custody for any purpose nor detained for any reason other than the issuance of a summons.”

MUPD does not have to comply with the city ordinance because it is commissioned by both the state of Missouri and the city of Columbia, giving it dual jurisdiction.

“We print them and photograph them right off the bat because it has to be done when you’re convicted of the crime, so we do it at the front end because we’re not right across the street from the courthouse,” MUPD Maj. Brian Weimer said.

Columbia attorney Dan Viets strongly disagreed with the way MUPD treats small-time marijuana offenders, saying

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system as an arrest, even though CPD does not detain offenders of this type of marijuana possession. There has been notable demonstration of this process in the “arrests” of Jakeenan Gant and Russell Woods by CPD for possession of marijuana paraphernalia.

According to CPD spokeswoman Latisha Stroer, a court summons is an arrest. Those issued a court summons are required to agree in writing to appear in court, at which point they are released and not taken into custody.

According to Missouri state law, possession of less than 35 grams of marijuana is a Class A misdemeanor that is punishable by up to a year of incarceration or up to a $1,000 fine.

But a 2004 Columbia City Ordinance states any person caught in possession

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When MU Police Department officers pulled over then-freshman football player Terry Beckner Jr. on Jan. 20 for not having his headlights on, they discovered Beckner Jr. to be in possession of less than 35 grams of marijuana. He was charged with a misdemeanor possession and taken to the station to be photographed and fingerprinted.

But if the Columbia Police Department had arrested Beckner Jr., he would have undergone a much different procedure.

Both CPD and MUPD arrest individuals in possession of marijuana, but according to the Columbia Daily Tribune, CPD follows a city ordinance that prohibits them from taking violators of low-level marijuana possession laws into custody.

MUPD’s dual state and city jurisdiction allows them to circumvent this ordinance and their department has continued to detain, photograph and fingerprint suspects in possession of marijuana without any consequence to their department.

CPD on the other hand, issues citations/arrest summons to alleged perpetrators for possession of marijuana under 35 grams at the scene of their encounter with suspects. These issuances of citations and summons are recorded by the police and in the court

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In a joint email sent to faculty, staff and students signed by Middleton and all four campus chancellors, the administrators said the audit will allow the UM System to “examine and create a comprehensive assessment and inventory of diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, practices, programs, and procedures” across the system.

Using data they obtain, auditors will give the Board of Curators a series of recommendations addressing how administrators can move forward using “sustainable solutions.”

“Our goal is to conduct a critical and honest assessment so we can strengthen and coordinate our approach to

Explainer: MUPD, CPD follow different procedures for marijuana

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Additionally, the committee was tasked with recommending ways to diffuse future conflicts over free expression. According to the report’s summary, the committee believes that the best way to “both avoid and diffuse future conflicts” is to have a clear policy in place.

But, the committee also said in the summary, “we also observe that no single policy can anticipate and answer all questions about the full range

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alleges that MU violated the Sunshine Law by overcharging him and taking too long to fulfill his open records request.

The lawsuit names Myers, the Board of Curators, UM System Custodian of Records Paula Barrett and former associate School of Law professor Josh Hawley as defendants.

Elmer requested almost 70,000 pages of records that cost $10,000, according to documents obtained by the Missourian. Those documents included all of the documents on Hawley’s computer and records of complaints filed against Hawley, among other records. Since then, Elmer’s attorney has requested more records.

MU spokesman Christian Basi told the Missourian that being named in the lawsuit was not a factor in Myers’ decision to step down.

Myers said in his email to faculty that he is planning two

THE MANEATER | NEWS | JUNE 8, 2016 of possible future disputes about the use of a public space.”

The committee recommends using the Campus Mediation Service to mediate disagreements over freedom of expression. Some of the mediators should be specifically trained on first amendment rights, according to the summary. Additionally, the committee wrote in its summary, further steps should be taken to make sure freedom of expression is understood by all MU administrators, faculty, staff and students.

The full proposed policy book projects as well as “various interdisciplinary initiatives in the new academic year.”

O’Brien is leaving to become interim provost at Texas A&M– San Antonio, effective July 15, according to an email on June 1 from Stokes announcing O’Brien’s resignation.

“We’re indebted to Mike for his work in the college and his leadership as he directed the largest college at MU for 10 years,” Stokes said in the email.

“During his 36 years of service at Mizzou, Mike has influenced countless MU students, faculty and staff as well as the public, and I want to thank him for his service and dedication.”

In a press release, TAMUSA President Cynthia TenienteMatson said that she was pleased with O’Brien’s hiring.

“I am delighted that we were able to recruit the highcaliber talent and leadership experience of Dr. O’Brien,” Teniente-Matson said in the release. “His appointment will sustain the momentum we have built as we advance the goals of A&M-San Antonio’s Comprehensive Expansion

includes standards for assembling and information about which outdoor areas must be reserved ahead of time to use and which are not permitted to be used for spontaneous activities. There are seven spaces which may not be used for spontaneous events and 11 spaces that may not be used at any time for events, scheduled or not.

The 13-member committee, composed of administrators, faculty and students and assisted by counsel and a research assistant, first published a report in March.

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strategic plan.”

According to the press release, O’Brien’s status is considered interim until the TAMUSA Board of Regents reviews his appointment, which it is expected to do in September.

O’Brien said in the press release that he is looking forward to his new role.

“I am honored to have been asked to work with President Matson, the deans, and the faculty in this role,” he said. “I’m looking forward to collaborating with my colleagues across the university to advance our

That recommended the approval of a statement reaffirming MU’s commitment to free expression, which was endorsed by Foley and Faculty Council.

In composing the draft policy, the committee said it assessed MU’s current policies, reviewed the current free expression policies of 40 universities, consulted with multiple free speech experts and had discussions within the committee.

Foley said in his email that he, along with Faculty Council, will seek input from the MU

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academic programs. This is an exciting time to be at A&M–San Antonio.”

Coming to MU in 1980, O’Brien served as a professor of anthropology and director of the American Archaeology division. He was named associate dean of the College of Arts and Science in 1986 and also served as director of the Museum of Anthropology before becoming dean in 2006.

O’Brien received his bachelor’s degree from Rice University in 1972 and his doctoral degree from the University of Texas in 1977.

community about the draft policy. He said the draft policy will be compared to MU’s current rules and regulations in order to pass a new policy.

“I know our university community values a deep commitment to freedom of expression, and I believe the framework provided by the committee will help us move forward in supporting an environment that encourages inquiry and civil debate about issues that affect us all,” Foley said in the email.

Edited by George Roberson | groberson@themaneater.com

DEAN MICHAEL O’BRIEN PHOTOS COURTESY OF DEANS’ OFFICES

Stokes said that a national search will be conducted to hire Myers and O’Brien’s successors.

In the meantime, she said in the email, she will seek input from the MU community to find an interim dean for the College of Arts and Science. The interim dean for the School of Law is Senior Associate Provost Ken Dean, who has previously served as the school’s associate dean for 20 years and interim dean three times.

Edited by George Roberson | groberson@themaneater.com

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Broadway Diner opened in 1967 as a to-go window and 10 stools but expanded in 1979 to the restaurant that stands today at Fourth and Cherry streets.

DOWNTOWN

A summer welcome guide to CoMo foods MOVE picks the best restaurants in Columbia that you won’t want to miss.

BIANCA RODRIGUEZ Staff Writer To my mother, a trip isn’t based on what you do but what you eat. Therefore, during your summer trip to your soon-tobe home, you have to taste great food while enjoying great company.

Summer Welcome is no exception. While it may be filled with busy activities, that doesn’t mean you can’t pencil in tasting some of Columbia’s

MOVE MOVE Editor: Beat Writer Bianca Rodriguez

best eats. From greasy diner food for breakfast to a candlelit meal at a square table with your loved ones for dinner, CoMo has it all and more.

Welcome to Columbia! You and your taste buds will be glad you came.

Breakfast: Main Squeeze: This is what heaven looks like for vegetarians. Main Squeeze serves up some of the best vegetarian options in town with healthy and glutenfree options. Popular items include the breakfast tofu tacos stuffed with lettuce, onions, tomatoes and avocado or the Acai Bowl that’s blended with

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frozen blueberries, banana and almond milk, topped with fresh fruit, gogi, cacao nibs, hemp hearts, coconut flakes, chia and granola.

28 S. Ninth St., open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Broadway Diner: This restaurant is a favorite weekend hangout for MU students for two reasons: It’s open 24 hours a day, and you can get a pancake with coffee for under $5. While the food isn’t necessarily the strong point, it’s the experience that brings you back. Broadway Diner hasn’t updated anything inside since it opened back in 1949 as a Minute Inn, making every visit a trip back in time.

22 S. Fourth St., open 24 hours

Lunch: Sub Shop: The Sub Shop is the best sandwich shop in town, hands down. This local favorite has been serving sandwiches on their own fresh-baked bread since 1975. Their signature sandwich is the Veggie, a sandwich piled high with fresh veggies, loaded with three different cheeses and baked to perfection.

209 S. Eighth St., 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Pizza Tree: Pizza Tree is my favorite place to eat in town without a doubt. Maybe it’s because their

homemade ranch is some of the best ranch I have ever tasted or the atmosphere is trendy, but everything about Pizza Tree is great. They sell slices all day, every day and even late night slices Thursday through Saturday till 2 a.m. for those late-night munchies.

909 Cherry St., 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Dinner: Addison’s: Addison’s is the type of restaurant you always take your family to when you’re in town.

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A guide to trail adventures How to make an

Get healthy and hit the trails this summer.

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KATIE ROSSO MOVE Editor National Trails Day was June 4, and hitting the trails in Columbia is the best way to celebrate. There are a ton of trails for everybody from inexperienced adventurers to hiking experts, so get your trail on.

Bear Creek Trail Park at 2799 N. Garth Ave. and 3201 Creasy Springs Road to get on the trail Bear Creek Trail is 4.8 miles long and brings together Albert-Oakland Park and Cosmo Park to create an easy trail for beginners. Albert-Oakland Park is open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Cosmo Park is open from 6 a.m. to midnight. In true Missouri form, the trail is paved with limestone, so it’s not tough for anyone who isn’t looking for a rough terrain. It’s covered with trees and boasts great views of a wetland area, so there are definitely some photographable moments.

Cosmo Park has a bonus area, though, with a pretty steep 1.75-mile trail that shows off a unique marsh and boardwalk. There are also some areas that have exercise equipment so you can work on getting fit this summer if that’s your scene.

MKT Trail Get on the trail at Fourth and Cherry streets, 501 S. Providence Road, 800 S. Stadium Blvd., 2701 Forum Blvd. and 3662 Scott Blvd.

MKT Trail is 8.9 miles long, and it’s a great choice for MU students because it’s so close to campus. The trail is easy to navigate and, depending on where you enter, can be a long or short walk. It’s covered by an even layer of gravel, and the trail is cloaked by trees. Every once in a while, the trees open to reveal ponds, marshes or small rivers, and it’s a great scenic walk. The historic trail connects to the Katy Trail and was built on the old MKT railroad as part of the rails-to-trails movement in the 1970s. MKT stands for Missouri-Kansas-Texas, but no one calls it that. It’s a good trail to walk and talk with your friends. Bring a picnic; make a day of it.

Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area Find the trail at 6700 W. Route K This trail is 3.2 miles long and offers picturesque views of Missouri’s wetlands. You can also see the Missouri River and Perche Creek as you walk the flat trail, but if you’re looking for something harder, you can climb up to the blufftop observation deck. It looks over the marshlands and is a great view, but it’s definitely a strenuous task to climb up to the top. If you’re looking to keep your day of trails simple, you can walk the gravel trail and see all the wetland ponds. The trail is open from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. and is known specially for all the species of birds that you can see while walking.

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photo-worthy bridges. It’s also an area you can take your dogs off the leash and let them run around. Capen Park is a trail that leads up to a rock-climbing paradise, and people who rock climb can bring their harnesses and do their thing. It’s a nice trail for everyone from the casual walker to the advanced rock climber.

Eat well while you walk the trail.

Nothing makes a day at the trail like having a great picnic lunch with your friends. Here’s the full guide to impressing people with your picnic skills.

Three Creeks Conservation Area Find this trail 5 miles south of Columbia on Highway 63 and 1.75 miles west on Deer Park Road

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One of the longest trails on the list, Three Creeks is 11 miles of thick, forest-y goodness. This trail is a little harder as it’s more narrow, but it also has more trees and variety of wildlife because it’s farther out of town. The trail is not as well-paved as some of the other CoMo trails, so be sure to wear some good shoes, but it’s definitely worth it. Turkey, Bass and Little Bonne Femme Creeks are in this area, so there is a ton of Missouri beauty to be seen. Because the trail is so long, it’s a wonderful option for people who want to spend the whole day exploring.

Carry your lunch in a cooler.

Yes, the atypical basket is cuter and probably more aesthetically pleasing, but the key to a good summer picnic is not having your food spoiled. Use ice packs and pack lightly, or leave your car somewhere along the trail where you can keep your lunch.

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Rock Bridge Memorial State Park

Cold foods are the best part of picnics, whether it’s National Trail Day or the Fourth of July.

A good plan is to have a diverse lunch of spicy cold chicken, pasta salad and lemonade. To make the spicy cold chicken, take chicken legs and add Shake ‘N’ Bake powder to them. Follow the easy directions on the box to make the chicken, but then refrigerate overnight before you pack them in your picnic to make sure they’re the best cold temperature to be eaten amidst nature.

For the pasta salad, make an easy caprese salad with cooked bowtie pasta, diced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and a drizzled balsamic vinegar dressing.

Refrigerate overnight and store in a bowl with a lid or individual

Get your walk on at 5901 S. Highway 163 This state park has multiple trails, including Devil’s Icebox, Sinkhole and Deer Run. Devil’s Icebox features a rugged boardwalk and upstream caves. The rock bridge, the namesake of the park, is formed by a 63-foot high natural tunnel. The trail is half a mile, but it’s a tough run that’s a good workout and a cool place to explore. Sinkhole Trail offers a 1.25-mile walk that lets you look at big, gated sinkholes as well as trees and two concrete silos. Deer Run is a hilly trail that has a lot of deer along the path, as well as beavers and muskrats. It also features part of Little Bonne Femme Creek to add to the grassy scenic route.

Bonus: The Pinnacles Youth Park Hike your heart out 12 miles north of Columbia on Highway 63 This trail is more for hikers because it’s for people who know how to navigate hard terrains. The Pinnacles are rocky bluffs 75 feet high, 2 miles long that boast limestone arches and a great picturesque landscape. You can hike next to the bluffs or climb up them and see CoMo from a different lens. The terrain is pretty jagged and steep, but the view is worth it.

bags for an easy distribution during the picnic day.

To make a refreshing lemonade, heat up your saucepan and add four cups of sugar and four cups of water until the sugar is completely dissolved. Let it cool down and then put it in a jug. Add two gallons of cold water, two sliced lemons and four cups of fresh lemon juice to make a perfect sour-sweet drink.

The dessert Fruit pizza is a perfect summer dessert to bring on your picnic. To make the fruit pizza, use sugar cookie dough to make a large round pizza (or a few minipizzas if that’s your scene) and then spread cream cheese icing on the pizza for sauce. Chop up your favorite fruits and sprinkle them on top of the pizza to make a delicious and somewhat healthy dish. It also looks beautiful as a summer dish.

Extras Don’t forget a blanket or a tarp to protect your legs and food from the elements. It’s also probably a good idea to bring more drinks than you think you’ll need because a day of walking in the humid Missouri heat can be thirsty work. Besides that, be sure to bring paper utensils and plates so that your cleanup is minimal after a long day of walking.

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tips and tricks for your day on the trail Get off the couch and get walking.

If you’re like me and you’d rather sit on the couch and eat Sour Patch Kids rather than participate in physical activity, you may be a beginner to walking Columbia’s many beautiful trails.

Where you go, you must come back Taking a nice walk at golden hour is a wonderful way to see Columbia in a different light, but be sure to remember that you’ll eventually have to walk back to where you started. So when the sun starts to set and you’re all the way at the end of MKT, it might be time to hurry back to your car before the trail is suddenly pitch black.

Hinkson Creek Trail Get walking at 2011 S. Old 63, 1600 Capen Park Drive as well as some access points at MU The Hinkson Creek Trail is a pretty, tree-lined trail that is close enough to campus to be walkable but far enough away that you still feel like you’re on a mini nature vacation. The trail connects Grindstone Nature Area and Capen Park and there are a bunch of great,

Know where you’re going

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Photos of MKT Trail

It’s easy to just get on the trail and go, but be sure to watch the signs before you find yourself in the middle of nowhere. Usually you can find your way back but on some of the bigger, more complicated CoMo trails, it’s not a good idea to get lost. Map out your walk the night before and make sure that you can have fun and not die. It’s not hard to map out the route on your phone to make sure your squad will be safe.

Wear closed-toed shoes I love sandals as much as the next person, but with all the gravel and the hilly terrain on some of these trails, it’s just not a good idea to go with a flimsy shoe. Get a good pair of tennis shoes or some boots for your trail adventures so you can keep your feet safe. No one wants to have blisters or scrapes all over their feet, so check yo’self and get some good shoes before you get on the trail.

Bug spray isn’t a bad idea If you’re going at golden hour, the bugs will be a problem

if you’re not constantly moving.

Throw on some bug spray to keep those bugs at bay while you stare off into the distance like you’re in a movie. It’ll save you on band-aids and Calamine Lotion in the long run.

Rock a great playlist If your friends are all busy, don’t be afraid to hit the trails and get fit alone. A playlist of your favorite songs can make exercise feel like a fun adventure. Spotify or 8tracks has a ton of pre-made playlists that rock, or you can check out MOVE’s trail playlist online.

Can you say trail mix?

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Seven tips for decorating your dorm room

Under-bed storage Steamer Extra hangers Toiletries Reusable water bottle Tool kit First-aid kit Power strip Shower shoes Laundry basket Earplugs Mattress pad Ethernet cord Lint roller Disinfecting wipes KATIE ROSSO MOVE Editor So this is it: You’re moving out to go to college and you have free reign to design your room however you want. Even if you have a roommate, you still have half a room to make exactly your own.

For MU, it depends on the residence hall you’re going to live in how you can decorate your room. In College Avenue

Hall, where I lived last year, pins were allowed, but Command Strips were a no-no.

So before you get all ready to put Command Strip frames all over your room, be sure to double check the rules of your res hall.

But the best part of finally having your own space to live in is being able to decorate your own space, so go crazy and make it your own.

Canvases, canvases and more canvases

Curtains are key An easy way to take a dorm from blah to beautiful is to hang some curtains. Put a small curtain near the window and then use a curtain to cover your closet. This also lets you use all of your closet for storage without having to worry about how pretty it looks. As a bonus, add a rug that ties it all together to really make you feel like you’re at home. When you get out of bed and your feet hit something other than the fake wood or the vinyl floor, you’ll feel like the room is really yours.

Light it up The res halls are pretty awesome, but their lighting is abysmal. No one wants f luorescent lighting to illuminate the dorm room they worked really hard to make cute, so bring some lamps. I had four lamps in my room, but the number you bring depends on how much light you like.

Another way to spice up your room is fairy lights. From the basic holiday string light to flower-shaped lights, using lights to frame the best part of your room can draw the eye away from the bowl of ramen that’s been on your desk for four days.

your bed. You’ll also get to do homework in a comfy chair and hang out somewhere other than where you sleep. Plus, when friends come over, they won’t have to all sit on the floor or on your bed. It’s a win-win-win.

A photo is worth a thousand words It’s completely normal to be homesick. and it’s definitely going to happen sometime during the year. Surrounding yourself with photos of your family, friends and pets from home can be a good reminder of your hometown. To make a gallery wall in your room, plan out the photos with blue tape on the wall. This way, you can play around with the style without it being permanent.

Purchase different frames in different colors and sizes to really make the wall pop.

Color schemes are important It’s hard to find a color scheme for your room that represents who you are. A key is to find one item that you love and then frame your entire room around the colors of that object. I picked a comforter that I really liked and took colors from that. This allowed me to theme everything in my room around this color scheme and it ends up looking very cohesive. Another great way to make your room look Pinterestworthy is to buy two of your comforter and then turn the extra comforter into a curtain for your window or your closet.

You’ll feel at home in no time.

Edited by Theo DeRosa | tderosa@themaneater.com

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items to pack for dorm living that may have slipped your mind

Putting your entire life into one room can sometimes be tough — and messy. Storage for under your bed is key to storing all your nonhanging clothes and some of your pantry food. Colored tubs or plastic drawer sets are great and relatively inexpensive.

To make them pretty, modge podge some fabric or paper on the inside of the clear plastic cabinets to put your own spin on them (and hide all of your stuff).

Using every square inch to maximize your storage space is the most important part of fitting all of your stuff in your dorm. Using a plastic hanging shoe holder to store your snacks is a fantastic way to hide all of your food from making your room look cluttered (and also hiding your favorite food from your roommate).

Canvases are a great way to bring your personality and your favorite colors to your room’s decor. You can do a cute pattern or add sayings that mean something to you to add your own flair. To make a canvas with your favorite quote, take small sticky foam letters and spell out what you want on the canvas. Then, take paint or spray paint and paint the whole canvas with the colors you want. Peel the letters off and voila — you’ve got a clean and cute canvas to show off to the world.

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Chairs are necessary

Trust me, if you do all of your homework in your bed, you will lie down, get comfortable and accidentally take a six-hour nap. Having a comfy chair in your room, like a papasan chair, is great because you can sit somewhere other than

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Columbia Essentials: What to do if you’re new to town If you’re here for Summer Welcome, here’s what you need to see.

all the mom ‘n’ pop shops and see if you can find the perfect painting or perfect outfit that will always remind you of Summer Welcome, the orientation to your new adventure.

KATIE ROSSO MOVE Editor Depending on where you’re from, Columbia is on the smaller side for a city, but it has a lot to offer. Here are five things you need to do and see when in CoMo for Summer Welcome: 5. Window shop downtown From Poppy to Absolute Vintage, Columbia’s unique downtown scene has a lot to offer. Go window shopping downtown to take a look at

4. Harold’s Doughnuts/ Strange Donuts If you’re looking for a great way to start your visit to Columbia, experience the best doughnuts we have to offer. Harold’s offers artisanal classic doughnuts with great flavors and unique touches like homemade sprinkles, while Strange Donuts is a little more… well… strange, with distinctive flavors like chicken and waffle, blueberry cheesecake and rainbow pony. If you’re trying to decide which one fits best,

take the advice of the girl in the Old El Paso commercial and tell yourself “why not both?”

Harold’s is open 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., Strange is open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., and they’re within walking distance of each other, so treat yo’self.

3. Ragtag Cinema Ragtag Cinema is a movie theater on Hitt Street where you can watch independent and foreign films while sitting on comfy couches and eating sweets from the in-house bakery. If you’re feeling cuddly, pick a love seat or a couch instead of just a chair. The theater is an unusual experience that is a must for visitors of Columbia.

It’s also a True/False Festival venue, so it’s good to get to know it before you’re seeing

incredible documentaries there next spring. For Gilmore Girls fans, it’s a lot like the Black, White and Read Theatre that Kirk runs, and it’s a super fun small-town touch that represents Columbia.

2. Shakespeare’s Pizza Is the pizza as hyped as everyone makes it out to be? No, but Shakespeare’s is a must for anyone trying to experience CoMo at its finest.

It’s often called “Shakes” by all the cool kids, and you get a free plastic cup that you can take home when you get a drink. The atmosphere, even in “Tempspeare’s,” the temporary location while their other location is under construction, is great for bonding with friends and family.

1. See a show One of the most prominent things about Columbia is the music scene. From The Social Room, a speakeasy-type concert venue and bar where local musicians play, to The Blue Note, a venue where big artists like Elle King come, CoMo is a great place for music-lovers. Notable shows in June include The David Wax Museum, Mangosteen, Grapevine Fires and Yonder Mountain Spring Band. In July, CoMo will welcome Dr. Dog, Shakey Graves and Mountain Sprout. Get your groove on.

Edited by Theo DeRosa | tderosa@themaneater.com

Listen to this

Six new beachin’ songs you should check out this summer Summer means it’s time to update your darty playlist with new tunes.

2. The Strokes — “Drag Queen”

KATHERINE WHITE 1. Glass Animals — “Life Itself ” Glass Animals made my day when the band returned with its good ol’ exotic flair with “Life Itself.” This song is the first single for Glass Animals’ upcoming album, “How To Be A Human Being,” a manual I’ve been looking for for a while now. It’s an interesting mix of alternative, R&B, electronica and trip-hop, and it’s guaranteed to make you dance.

Alternative fans everywhere, rejoice! The Strokes haven’t released anything since 2013, but now the band is back. The Strokes’ new single has great album art and a fun new feel, but it still sounds like The Strokes, which is exactly what the doctor ordered.

The new EP “Future Present Past” will be released June 3, and “Drag Queen” is a great track to keep on repeat until its release, with its familiar combination of fun electric guitar, heavy bass and somewhat-inaudible vocals.

3. Fifth Harmony — “All In My Head (Flex) (feat. Fetty Wap)” Fifth Harmony’s “Work from Home (feat. Ty Dolla $ign)” has

been on pop radio airwaves since February, but it’s not the only song to look out for on the pop girl group’s sophomore album. “7/27” came out May 20, and while it has big shoes to fill after “Reflection,” any fan of girl groups will be happy to see the band is back.

“All In My Head (Flex) (feat. Fetty Wap)” is the fun kind of R&B pop that’s great for a summer darty.

4. Catfish and the Bottlemen — “Soundcheck” Catfish and the Bottlemen’s “Soundcheck” dropped in March, but as of May 27 their full sophomore album “The Ride” is out. The Wales-based alternative rock band infuses elements of punk, rock and modern alternative in its music, making the perfect combination for headbanging and angst (or for anyone who just loves some good punk vibes).

If you’re looking for a rocking summer night soundtrack, Catfish and the Bottlemen should be on your playlist for sure.

5. Leslie Odom Jr. — “Autumn Leaves” Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard of the Broadway sensation “Hamilton: An American Musical,” and if you’re a music nerd like me, you’ve probably had every word of it memorized since September. Whether or not you’re “Hamilton trash,” if you love good music you should pay attention to cast member Leslie Odom Jr.’s upcoming album. Odom Jr. plays the Tony-nominated role of Aaron Burr in the musical, and his lovely vocals are great not just for roasting Alexander Hamilton, but also for singing jazz standards.

The self-titled album is a rework of one of his earlier musical endeavors.

It will be released on June 10, but for now you can listen to “Autumn Leaves.”

6. Justin Timberlake — “CAN’T STOP THE FEELING!” This single has been out since early May, but if you haven’t listened to it yet, you should definitely make it a priority. JT dropped one of my favorite albums in 2013 and then disappeared to the dismay of myself and, presumably, other pop lovers.

This song is a great return from the void as it’s exactly the fun pop song you want to listen to during summer. If you can ignore the fact that this song is for DreamWorks’ “Trolls” movie, starring possibly the most bothersome animated characters since Minions and Smurfs, you’ll be dancing all night.

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The Golden Age

Shows with diverse casts you should be watching REGINA ANDERSON

Variety is the spice of life, especially when it comes to television. There are only so many versions of a medical drama you can watch before the formula gets old, and the same goes for characters. How many times have we watched an awkward white guy desperate for love struggle through the dating world in a sitcom? (I’m looking at you, Ted Mosby.)

But lucky for us, television is changing. There are so many great TV shows now that have diverse casting and interesting writing. If you haven’t seen any of these shows below, I highly recommend adding them to your list on Netflix or Hulu.

If you like comedies…

Comedies on television are really hitting a golden age. From the Netflix original “Master of None” starring Aziz Ansari to the CW’s “Jane the Virgin” with Gina Rodriguez, there are so many shows that are telling new and refreshing stories.

“Parks and Recreation” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” both feature large casts that have well-developed characters and don’t treat them like stereotypes.

The brilliant thing about most of these comedies is that they are unafraid to tackle difficult topics. “Fresh Off the Boat” had an episode that dealt with how Asian Americans often are pressured into taking more “American” names that are easier to pronounce. “Black-

ish” did an episode this past season on police brutality that was funny and took care to be serious when it needed to be.

If you like superheroes and sci-fi…

The original run of “Star Trek” was revolutionary, being the first show to ever show an interracial kiss and basically change sci-fi forever. But in years that followed, sci-fi has struggled to keep itself diverse.

The shows today though are slowly making progress with many superhero shows at the forefront.

“Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” is a tie-in to the Marvel Cinematic Universe that was originally spun off when people really, really wanted Agent Phil Coulson to come back after his

death in “The Avengers.” The show’s cast has just grown since its premiere and even features Daisy Johnson aka Quake, one of the first Asian-American superheroes on television.

Shows like “Agent Carter,” “Jessica Jones” and “Supergirl” are all female-led and have told some great women-centric stories. “Agent Carter” shows sexism in the workplace, as Peggy Carter tries to regain respect in a post-WWII world.

“Jessica Jones” follows the titular character’s journey to deal with the emotional toll of being raped and is a mustwatch.

If you like dramas…

Shonda Rhimes is the drama television queen. “Grey’s Anatomy” is on its 12th season.

Viola Davis won an Emmy for her work as the main character on “How to Get Away with Murder.” Rhimes basically owns Thursday nights.

Her shows feature large diverse casts and all of them are led by women. The shows are also unafraid to talk about difficult topics like abortion which was recently in an episode of “Scandal.”

Other than Rhimes’ shows, “Orange is the New Black” is one of the best dramedies out there. It’s one of Netflix’s most popular shows and features a cast of mostly women. The show takes place in a women’s correctional facility and looks back into the experiences of the women to see what brought them there.

Nerd REport

Fun sci-fi films to ease you into your summer movie list The perfect solution to help you relax this summer.

GABRIELA VELASQUEZ Science fiction has long been a form of escape from the troubles in our world in favor of wild, fantastic worlds far away.

As we really get into the swing of summer, take some time to yourself and enjoy any of these three science fiction films.

“Star Trek: The Voyage Home” Star Trek takes place in a distant future (2286, specifically) when Earth is involved in a Federation of Planets with alien races from around the galaxy. And while

some of its technology might be familiar to us today, it was a far cry from the 1980s.

So imagine the shenanigans that transpired when, in the fourth “Star Trek” feature film released, the Enterprise went back in time to 1986.

In the future, a probe made its way to Earth, and Earth faces destruction from the probe’s harmful emissions. The crew of the Enterprise intercept this signal, and realize that it is a reversed call of a humpback whale. Unfortunately, in 2286, humpback whales are extinct.

Therefore, Kirk and his crew travel back in time to fetch whales from the Earth of the past, ending up in San Francisco in the year 1986.

The concept is beyond ridiculous, but it is so honestly executed that I cannot bring myself to mind. Seeing Kirk, Spock and the rest of the

Enterprise crew roaming around California in the middle of the ’80s is hilarious, and it provides a wonderfully fun examination of society back then.

“Back to the Future” Is there any science fiction film more absolutely delightful than “Back to the Future”?

Awkward teenage troublemaker Marty McFly accidentally travels back in time from the 1980s to the 1950s and ruins the meeting of his parents.

“Back to the Future” is a cult classic, a legendary film that has endeared itself to fans because of its charismatic actors and a plot that never takes itself too seriously.

Yet another film involving time travel, it’s one of the best examples of why science

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fiction doesn’t have to be dark and gritty to have a sincere emotional impact on its audience and remain relevant for years to come. Michael J. Fox carries the fun film with his hilariously sincere portrayal of Marty McFly, and the other characters all have iconic moments of their own.

“Guardians of the Galaxy” A ragtag collection of badass space misfits played by a sitcom’s supporting actor, that girl from “Avatar,” a professional wrestler, a serious film actor and Vin Diesel does not exactly sound like a blockbuster ensemble for a Disney film. But Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Bradley Cooper and Vin Diesel prove that with the right amount of heart and a good dose of humor, anything’s possible.

The dynamite “Guardians of the Galaxy” cast pulls out all the stops for the film.

Pratt proves he can play the leading role in any movie as the half-alien punk Peter Quill.

Gamora, played wonderfully by science-fiction pro Saldana, is imbued with a wonderful sense of moral rightness and spunk. Drax and Rocket, played

by Bautista of WWE fame and Cooper, respectively, are a blast to watch whenever they are on screen. And Vin Diesel’s Groot — well, let’s just say he’s so lovable that I am almost more invested in him than the film itself.

Any one of these three films can easily help any college kid who’s trying to relax, whether you want to save whales, the future or the galaxy. So, this summer, take some time for yourself and have some fun in the nerdiest way possible.

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‘Green Room’ is a gruesome, gripping thriller Not for the faint of heart, the graphic violence of this thriller is not gratuitous in any way.

JACK CRONIN Reporter Many horror films have one main problem: a lack of empathy toward their protagonists.

For various reasons, viewers have difficulty investing in characters because they are unable to place themselves in the characters’ shoes.

As viewers, we should be able to experience the psychological and emotional horror through the eyes of the protagonists.

This is what separates bad horror films from good ones, as well as the good from the great.

Jeremy Saulnier’s “Green

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Room” is a great example of this. His brutal, gory thriller hinges on audiences’ ability to invest in its characters, making it incredibly effective.

The film centers on an underground punk band as they road-trip through the Pacific Northwest. When they become more strapped for cash than they had originally planned, Pat (Anton Yelchin), Reece (Joe Cole), Sam (Alia Shawkat) and Tiger (Callum Turner) pick up one extra gig. The catch, here, is that the show is at a neo-Nazi bar.

After they finish their set, the band is quickly ushered out. When Pat goes back for a cellphone, the band finds itself caught in the middle of a murder crime scene. The bar’s management, trying to keep the crime hushed, locks the band in a room where they are told to wait. Slowly but surely, the band plus a witness

named Amber (Imogen Poots) are trapped in a stand-off with neo-Nazis, led by the bar owner Darcy (Patrick Stewart). What ensues is a terror-inducing gore fest with guns, knives and dogs that is absolutely not for the faint-hearted.

In other hands, the film’s gore might play as gratuitous violence serving only as jump scares. Saulnier’s writing and directing, however, uses the violence as a means to induce a psychological terror in his characters and audiences alike.

Each death is received with a sense of inevitability, with the camera lingering just long enough to instill despair. This fear of a gruesome death makes you and the characters wish someone would shoot them to spare them an unbearable pain.

Beyond the gore, Saulnier’s film works largely because of how it develops and handles its team of protagonists.

The first 15 minutes are almost exclusively dedicated to introducing the band’s camaraderie in the natural, casual environment of their road trip. At first, the characters are almost indistinguishable.

But as the film unfolds, each band member, as well as Amber, takes on a unique personality.

Rather than clearly defining an individual protagonist amongst the band, Saulnier chooses to represent them as a team of equal protagonists.

This elevates the psychological terror, by implying that each character is in an equally perilous predicament.

Also of note, “Green Room” is a smart movie that trusts audiences to pick up on its details. Rather than directly telling you why the neo-Nazis are acting the way they do, Saulnier expects his viewers to wait for the answers to come, because they do come.

Although “Green Room” is a compelling thriller, it obviously is not without flaws. Many of the neo-Nazis border on being cartoonish, evil villains. The dialogue is, at times, filled with lines and monologues that feel unnatural or unnecessary.

Yet these flaws don’t hinder or impede the impact of the movie. In fact, I found it easy to dismiss them as viewers are caught in the suspense and perpetual terror of the film.

Some horror films use violence to induce jump scares.

“Green Room” does so to elevate the psychological fear of its characters and audiences alike.

Throwing viewers into the middle of a brutal, gruesome experience makes “Green Room” one of the most gripping movies of the year.

MOVE gives “Green Room” 3.5 out of 5 stars.

is the Nachos Bianco, a plate of Italian pasta chips topped with Asiago cheese sauce, tomatoes, scallions, kalamata olives, banana peppers, mozzarella cheese, and chicken, black beans or chorizo sausage.

709 Cherry St., 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Sycamore: Sycamore is my mother’s favorite restaurant in Columbia because everything is fresh and local. While it may be a little more expensive at dinner time, the quality of service and food you receive is well worth

it. While I would say I am an adventurous eater, I order the same thing every single time, the BBQ pork sandwich.

The sandwich consists of an overnight-smoked patchwork pork shoulder on focaccia bread accompanied by a house slaw with a side of their house BBQ

sauce. It’s probably one of the best BBQ pork sandwiches I’ve ever had, and I’m from Texas.

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Debt helped me to find myself KURTIS DUNLAP 25,000. That’s the number of single dollar bills in loans that I will eventually have to pay back. That’s what four-plus years of college (plus interest) are going to cost me. That is the amount of debt I will have piled up for a piece of paper. That is the amount of student debt that I am thankful for having.

During high school I always knew I wanted to go away for school, preferably out of state. Other students in my grade looked more at what schools would give them the most money or the proximity to home. I was never like that. I never looked at money or the ability to live at or near home.

I come from a single-parent household and am the oldest of three siblings. Growing up, I was not blessed with the extra luxuries that my friends had. I barely went out to eat, I never had the newest or coolest clothes and we definitely didn’t have the money to travel. Many kids in a similar situation tend to look at the money factor, and that limits their choices of schools. I wasn’t going to let anything hold me back from going where I felt the most comfortable.

The main reason I wanted to go away was because I wanted to be on my own. I wanted to learn how to be independent. I wanted to grow into a young man that my mom could be proud of.

Many people would argue that you can achieve all this while still being close to home, but they just don’t understand.

Being able to live and grow away from home has given me the opportunity to mature and grow into the person I want to be. I am from a small rural town, and in a small community like that, people tend to fall into cliques. Going away to school has given me the platform to be the person I really want to be, and it has also truly given me that “fresh” start everyone is always talking about when you leave for college.

Not having that safety net of being able to just go home when things are not working out has taught me how I can’t just run away from my problems. If I am having a problem with my roommates, I have to face it head-on. If my car gets a flat tire, I can’t just tell my parents and expect them to take care of it. I have learned to take every obstacle and deal with it myself.

One day, I am going to graduate from MU, and the first student loan bill is going to come in the mail. I am going to open it up, see the first payment of many and go about my day with a smirk.

All the nights hanging with friends, all the tailgates and football games and all the late-night movies will have made all that debt worth it. The countless memories I have made in college that I will remember forever (or not remember) will have created the person I am today. Not worrying about money when I was first looking at schools allowed me the ability to pick a school where I felt comfortable and knew I would love instead of picking one out of convenience.

Though it will take over $25,000, being able to grow into the person I always wanted to be is something I can’t put a price tag on.

New protest policies are too vague The Ad Hoc Committee on Protests, Public Spaces, Free Speech and the Press was created in January to look for suggestions on how the university regulates its public spaces, following a national controversy about freedom of speech involving former MU assistant communication professor Melissa Click. It also examines how the university can resolve future conflicts involving public spaces on campus. The committee released its draft policy this week in an email from interim Chancellor Hank Foley, but it falls short in its goal of valuing “a deep commitment to freedom of expression.”

The draft policy is 30 pages of rules and regulations. It also has multiple exceptions to those rules and regulations. One of the main themes of the policy is that every person has the right to assemble, protest and dissent, as long as it is in a reasonable time, place and manner. While the document spends several pages describing what “reasonable time, place and manner” means, it does a poor job in actually clarifying the definition. Instead of an actual definition of what “reasonable time, place and manner” means, what is seen as reasonable is whatever the administration wants it to be.

Most places on campus are not available for what the policy refers to as “spontaneous or unscheduled expressive activities.” There is an entire subsection titled “Prior Scheduling is Generally Required.” There are few outdoor spaces that can be used to protest without prior scheduling, if it has not been reserved for something else already, that is. These

spaces are Francis Quadrangle, Carnahan Quadrangle, Traditions Plaza, Peace Park, Lowry Mall, Kuhlman Court, Dairy Lawn and the plaza south of Jesse Hall.

The list of places where spontaneous activities are not allowed is much longer. Some places can be reserved in advance, such as Stankowski Field and green spaces adjacent to residence halls. Spontaneous events are never allowed in indoor spaces like the Student Center or the Reynolds Alumni Center. That would squash future protests like one by Concerned Student 1950 in February that began in the Student Center and ended at the alumni center.

Many other parts of the policy seem to reflect the events of November and beyond.

Several protests and sit-ins happened in buildings across campus, which are now outlined as against university policies.

Jonathan Butler, the graduate student who went on a hunger strike until former UM System President Tim Wolfe stepped down, was commonly seen using a megaphone to communicate with supporters and onlookers.

Now, amplification devices are not allowed during what is labeled as an orderly event.

Building of structures like tents and staying on university property outside of a residence hall overnight is also against the draft policy. It did not begin with the draft policy, however. It was a policy even before November. Then-Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin and the rest of the administration allowed the tent city on Carnahan Quad remain because, according to the Columbia Daily Tribune,

Loftin said, “stopping would have had a whole other series of issues that would have been in play.” According to the Tribune, MU Police Department Chief Doug Schwandt told radio station KFRU in May that the camping ban will be enforced in the future.

From policies that weren’t enforced but are now being enforced to new policies with a bevvy of exceptions, these policies are not only scattered, but they are vague. It is hard to tell what the university labels as reasonable.

It is also hard to gauge how students are feeling about the policy and have a productive conversation when most students are out of Columbia for the summer. It feels similar to the timing of new Greek Life regulation proposals last summer, when reactions from students on social media were mostly negative. Although Foley says that he is looking for suggestions from the community on the policy, it is difficult to have a conversation about these new policies at the moment without students on campus.

The policies are vague and buried in a large document, and the truth is, the timing and medium in which they were distributed to the university makes it difficult for administrators to actually gauge student reaction to them.

There needs to be a more open conversation about these policies that is visible and real, not just correspondence over email. These policies have the potential to shape what political change looks like at MU, and they need to be taken as such.

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Sanders should concede party nomination TESS VRBIN The 2016 presidential race began last year with 23 candidates: 17 Republicans and six Democrats. Now there are three candidates, but the field is about to narrow down to the final two.

The Associated Press announced Monday night that former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton had received enough delegates to become the presumptive Democratic nominee.

Her rival, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, immediately criticized the media for its “rush to judgment,” arguing that the nomination isn’t official until superdelegates vote for either candidate in July at the Democratic National Convention. The vast majority are expected to vote for Clinton, but Sanders hopes to convince enough of them to vote for him instead.

Clinton is still in the lead even without superdelegates, and it would take a miracle for Sanders to garner enough superdelegate support to win the nomination in the next month and a half. His efforts are likely to not only fail but also increase his supporters’ distaste for Clinton. Polls already indicate that a sizable chunk of Sanders supporters would choose presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump over Clinton if left to choose between only those two. Continuing to campaign against Clinton could help Trump secure victory in November, so Sanders should concede the nomination to his opponent.

At the moment, he and his camp are so determined to beat Clinton that they have lost sight of the danger that is Trump, who recently drew Republican ire for saying a judge of Mexican descent shouldn’t preside over a case against him. Trump also called the legal system “rigged” when the case didn’t go his way. Sanders has alarmingly sounded just like Trump recently, claiming that the election system works deliberately against him because he has won several primaries but isn’t beating Clinton. Playing the victim and denying the reality of Clinton’s lead is childish and has already caused trouble within the Democratic Party.

In May, when the Nevada Democratic State convention allocated more delegates to Clinton than Sanders, his supporters became violent, threatening the party’s chairwoman and vandalizing its headquarters. Sanders released a statement that condemned the violence but also denied that his campaign had any role in creating it. He also accused the Nevada Democratic Party of malpractice.

This is not the same Bernie Sanders whose rally I attended three months ago.

The peaceful, hopeful atmosphere he used to foster has disintegrated into one of anxiety, hostility and entitlement. The immaturity that he and his supporters are demonstrating obscures his campaign’s noble goals of combating income inequality and climate change.

Part of Sanders’ argument for why he should be the nominee is the fact that he has consistently beaten Trump in general election polls throughout the primary

season. Clinton’s lead over Trump in those polls has narrowed, and he has even pulled ahead of her in some. The Democratic Party is in a tough position, with polling saying its frontrunner less likely to beat her GOP opponent than the underdog is. But since the underdog won’t win, it’s up to him to convince his supporters to back Clinton. She may not be the ideal candidate, since she hid the truth about her use of a private email server during her time as secretary of state, but her flaws pale in comparison to Trump’s.

Additionally, she has decades of political experience while Trump doesn’t even have a full year.

Sanders needs to tell his supporters that Clinton is not the lesser of two evils, but rather a competent politician who deserves to defeat Trump. They probably won’t listen immediately due to their disappointment, but Sanders should keep encouraging them until they comply. The Democratic Party cannot win the election with lukewarm support against a Republican candidate who enthusiastically brings out the worst in the American public and whose party is still more opposed to Clinton than it is to Trump’s incendiary words and actions.

Hopefully, Sanders will come to understand soon that he needs to give up his candidacy in order to keep Trump out of the White House. His withdrawal from the race would benefit the entire country, not just the Democratic Party. He’s had a great run, but it’s time for him to let go of his dream of the presidency.

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Redshirt senior shortstop Sami Fagan looks on toward the plate as the sun sets over the right field fence during a game against Wichita State on April 13.

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Seniors reflect on Mizzou softball careers Sami Fagan, Emily Crane and Taylor Gadbois will all play in the National Pro Fastpitch League.

PETER BAUGH Sports Editor The Missouri softball team finished with a 42–16 record and advanced to the Super Regional stage of the NCAA Tournament. The Tigers were led by three seniors: shortstop Sami Fagan and outfielders Emily Crane and Taylor Gadbois.

We interviewed all three, who looked back at their careers and ahead to the National Pro Fastpitch League.

Sami Fagan In 2012, Sami Fagan was looking for a home. After a strong freshman

season, the Dunnellon, Florida, native was released from the Florida Gators team, and rumors about her dismissal circulated over the internet.

“I still don’t know why, to this day, why I was kicked off,” Fagan said. “To live with that, and for people to be making up a bunch of rumors and stuff that aren’t true, it just sucks, honestly.”

She remembers feeling devastated and lost. She was scared she would not find another place to play.

Then Fagan met coach Ehren Earleywine at Missouri. She said that the two clicked right away.

“People don’t know who I am,” she said. “And the fact that Coach E gave me a chance and got to know the person that I am and I got to know the person that he is — I am just so thankful that he was able to take me in and give me a chance.”

Fagan made the most of her opportunity. Her senior year, the shortstop hit .434, the second-highest

single-season average in school history, with 11 home runs and 46 walks.

The year, however, ended in heartbreak for Fagan and the team. In a Super Regional game against No. 2 Michigan, the Tigers held a 4–1 lead in the top of the seventh inning with the Wolverines coming to bat. The first batter of the inning hit a routine fly ball to Fagan at shortstop. She lost the ball in the sun and could not make the catch.

Michigan capitalized, scoring four runs in the inning en route to a 5–4 win.

“I was absolutely devastated,” she said. “I really wanted that for Coach E and for our whole entire team. I kind of took responsibility throughout the year, because I’m the senior leader. I wanted to get them to that next level, and I kind of feel like I failed them in the end.”

Days later, Fagan was cleaning out her locker with tears in her eyes. While moving her belongings, she got a text from the softball sports information director: She had been named a third

team All-American.

Fagan began crying when she received the news. She felt like years of hard work had paid off.

This summer, Fagan will begin her professional softball career for the Akron Racers in the National Pro Fastpitch League. She was selected with the fourth overall pick in the 2016 draft.

“Softball is the only thing that I want to do,” the shortstop said. “I love this sport so much, and the fact that the Racers picked me fourth overall, it’s really humbling … I just want to go and give my all for them.”

Taylor Gadbois When Taylor Gadbois came to Missouri, she thought that she had four years left in her softball career. She did not envision it going any further.

Now, after her four seasons as a Tiger

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Track and field, Darragh highlight Mizzou Athletics updates

Take a look at updates from around Missouri sports.

PETER BAUGH Sports Editor Track and Field NCAA Championships

NCAA Championships for track and field are set to begin June 8 in Eugene, Oregon. The Tigers will send 14 men and women to the four-day meet.

Missouri’s men’s team has opened eyes in 2016, climbing to No. 9 in the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association rankings. Kahmari

Montgomer y, the Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Year, leads the way for the Tigers. He qualified for the meet in the 400-meter dash.

Seven men and seven women will compete for Missouri in Eugene. The Tiger women qualified two relays to the meet, as well as four individuals.

the 100- and 200-meter butterfly races at Canadian Olympic Trials in April, but he did not meet the automatic Olympic qualifying time. Darragh was a 2015 AllAmerican for the Tigers in the 200-yard butterfly.

Mack Darragh qualifies for the Olympics

Rising sophomore Marquise Doherty will not be returning to Missouri, according to PowerMizzou. com. Doherty, who played football and baseball as a freshman, will transfer to a junior college to focus on baseball.

The Kansas City native hit .214 in limited playing time as a freshman. He was a 15th round pick in the 2015 MLB

Missouri graduate Mack Darragh was added to the Canadian Olympic Team in swimming. Darragh will swim the butterfly leg on the Canadian 400-meter medley relay.

The first-time Olympian won both

Doherty departs

Draft by the Kansas City Royals.

Three softball players set to begin professional careers After exhausting their eligibility at Missouri, Sami Fagan, Emily Crane and Taylor Gadbois will play professionally in the National Pro Fastpitch League.

Fagan will play with the Akron Racers, Crane with the Scrap Yard Dawgs in Houston, and Gadbois will join the Dallas Charge.

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Q&A: Australian hopes to impact Mizzou baseball Robbie Glendinning has hit 25 home runs this season at Northern Iowa Area Community College.

PETER BAUGH Sports Editor Robbie Glendinning hails from Perth, Australia, and is a sophomore shortstop at Northern Iowa Area Community College in Mason City, Iowa. He is hitting .378 with 25 home runs and 87 runs batted in.

Glendinning will be transferring to Missouri next year, and he will play baseball and study sports management.

After the junior college season ends, he will play summer baseball in the Cape Cod Baseball League.

He spoke to The Maneater about his transition to the Southeastern Conference.

How have you enjoyed playing in Iowa?

Robbie Glendinning: I’ve loved it.

The junior college I’m at has really helped me develop as a baseballer, and I love it.

How did you get involved in baseball coming from Australia,

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are up, she is continuing with the sport. Gadbois was drafted 15th overall by the Dallas Charge.

“It just excites me knowing that I can just keep living my softball dream,” Gadbois said.

“I just want to see where that takes me.”

Gadbois had a standout career at Missouri, earning AllAmerica honors in 2014. As a senior, she collected 72 hits and 56 stolen bases. Her speed helped wreak havoc on the base paths all season.

The center fielder was initially angry when the 2016 season ended. It took a few days for her emotions to shift to sadness.

“That’s when I really started realizing that my season and time at Mizzou was over,” Gadbois said. “I would never put on the Mizzou jersey again.”

Gadbois said that she had a strong relationship with Fagan and Crane.

“I do not want to play against either of them,” she said.

“They’re both really great.”

Gadbois grew up in Missouri and has never lived outside of the state. She thinks it will be good for her to move to Dallas and explore a new area.

which isn’t normally known as a baseball country?

RG: My older brother played baseball.

(He) started with T-ball and played baseball, and I just followed in his footsteps.

And you were able to find leagues down there?

RG: Yeah. We don’t do it in high schools or anything. There’s club leagues, and it’s all in a club in your local area. It’s a bit different here.

How did you find your way from Australia to Iowa?

RG: One of my coaches in Australia named Steve Fish, he knew the head coach here at NIACC called Travis Hergert. And every year, Steve Fish brings a bunch of prospective college kids out to play in a little tournament and college coaches come and watch.

And that’s where Coach Hergert saw me.

What drew you to Mizzou?

RG: Coach (Jerry) Zulli recruited me.

And pretty much just the fact that it was in the (Southeastern Conference), good school, has everything I need to take my game to the next level.

So is your goal ultimately taking your game to the major league level?

RG: Yeah, that’s my goal, but it’s not really what I’m focusing on right now.

What I’m focusing on right now is just the end of the season here and then getting to Mizzou and trying to make an impact.

Are there any guys in particular you are looking forward to playing with?** RG: Yeah, all the guys really. There’s a bunch of freshmen and sophomores in the lineup now. It’s exciting.

What are some goals for your first SEC season?

RG: Obviously I’ve got some goals, but I’ve still got to earn my playing time. I’m not just going to walk into the starting lineup. I need to prove myself in the fall and really work hard at it.

Your power numbers have been up this year. What’s been the difference there?

RG: I worked hard in the weight room over the winter … put on some weight, tried to get stronger.

What is the velocity you are seeing this season?

RG: Obviously it’s junior college, so it’s not SEC level. So that’ll be a bit of a jump. It’s not too great, maybe we will see a couple of guys 90 plus (mph) a week, but other than that it’s 85 to 90 (mph).

What are you looking forward to about the Cape Cod league?

RG: Just playing against the best competition. Just trying to prove myself against the best there is, so that will be a good measuring tool heading into the fall at Mizzou.

How much will that help prepare you for the jump to SEC play?

RG: It’ll be huge. See some good arms and see velocity … just be comfortable playing in that environment and playing against better competition.

When was the last time you traveled back to Australia?

RG: I just go back every Christmas, which is tough, but I’d rather be over here doing what I love.

She said she is grateful for her time as a Tiger and is thankful to those who have helped her throughout her journey with softball.

“The past four years have been a roller coaster for me, going up and down,” Gadbois said. “I really wish we would have made it to the World Series one of those years, but at the same time, I wouldn’t have traded my experience for anything else.”

Emily Crane Outfielder Emily Crane lives by a quote: “Don’t forget to enjoy right now.”

As she went through her senior year at Missouri, Crane tried to make each moment as special as possible. She tried to live in the present.

“This year was obviously different than all the other years, because there was an end that I knew was coming the whole time …” she said. “To me, knowing at the beginning of the season, that this is my last go around in a Tiger jersey, it made me rethink things a couple of times.”

The Troy, Missouri, native was a force for the Tigers in 2016. She hit .404 with 14 home runs, 61 runs batted in and an .801 slugging percentage. She scored 64 runs, tying a singleseason Missouri record.

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Redshirt senior shortstop Sami Fagan dives for a ground ball in the game against Wichita State on April 13. The Tigers had a double header against Wichita State and won both games 11–0 and 9–2.

Crane’s play did not go unnoticed. She earned First Team All-America honors and was drafted seventh overall in the National Pro Fastpitch League. She will play this summer with the Scrap Yard Dawgs in Houston.

Like it was for Fagan, the season-ending loss to Michigan was difficult for Crane.

“Obviously, that was the last time I got to wear that jersey,” she said. “It’s really hard … but

I wouldn’t have wanted to end my career with any other team, so I was thankful to be put in the position and given the opportunity to play that game.”

The outfielder will come back to Missouri in the fall once her professional season (June to August) is done. She is set to graduate in December with a degree in graphic design.

Crane grew close to her fellow seniors over their years playing together. After so many games

wearing the same uniform, the friends will now have to suit up against each other in the pros.

“We can trust each other, and we have each other’s backs,” Crane said. “Leaving them is probably going to be the hardest thing for me, because we gained a level of friendship this year that is so unbreakable. There’s no way that we won’t go through this life without being friends.”

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