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Council discusses online courses RACHEL ALLRED Staff Writer

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Academic Affairs Vice President Steven Graham speaks before Faculty Council with Director of UM system E-Learning Zac March on Thursday in Memorial Union. Graham spoke to the council about increasing online courses and curriculum.

Dining halls lose trays for a week LUKE UDSTUEN Staff Writer The Residence Halls Association is working with Campus Dining Services to sponsor a week of trayless dining in all of the dining halls, which will take place Nov. 9 through Nov. 15.

“Our stance has always been, and remains, that trayless dining is something that we’re prepared to consider,” CDS spokesman Andrew Lough said. “But it’s something we want to do with students, not to students.”

Through a joint meeting that Lough, RHA President Rachael Feuerborn and Missouri Students Association President Jordan Paul attended, the proposal for a trayless week challenge was drafted, Feuerborn said.

Trayless dining would reduce the amount of food wasted and water consumed with washing and sanitizing trays, which saves money and is better for the environment, Lough said.

In addition to a more intensive see WASTE, page 6

MU agriculture ranks 4th ZACH MURDOCK Reporter MU’s agricultural education department was recently named a distinguished program by a study conducted by The Ohio State University. Out of 82 institutions nationwide, MU ranked fourth in the study.

Conducted by contacting representatives from each of the 82 included universities, the study ranked programs based on the answers provided by the respondents. The study also assigned a weighted score to those schools

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TOP FIVE AG PROGRAMS A study by The Ohio State University ranked MU’s agriculture education program fourth in the nation.

1. University of Florida 2. Texas A&M University 3. The Ohio State University 4. University of Missouri 5. Iowa State University Source: The Ohio State University’s study on Characteristics of Distinguished Programs of Agricultural Education SPENCER PEARSON/GRAPHIC DESIGNER

see AG, page 6

Faculty Council proposed including non-tenure faculty in council affairs, broadening e-learning programs and assisting a South Korean university during its meeting Thursday.

Academic Affairs Vice President Steven Graham said more online courses would broaden the university’s reach and are something the university should consider adopting.

“When I’m talking about e-learning I’m thinking of mostly trying to get courses that might be offered mostly or exclusively online that would increase access for students both in terms of distance or convenience,” Graham said.

Graham said a report from a few years ago stated 4 or 5 million students were taking online courses.

A report that came out this week stated there are as many as 12 million students taking classes online and that growth could be attributed to advances in technology, he said.

“Younger students really grew up on this stuff,” Graham said.

“They prefer to communicate on this medium.”

Graham said engineering and science courses might be added in the future to make the university more competitive. Professors who create online courses would be able to create copyrights on their work as well.

The main focus now, Graham said, is to gain more support and teach faculty members.

“What we’ve focused most of our efforts on has been to try to build faculty development activities, put instructional designers on campus, see FACULTY, page 6

KCOU, MUTV offer internships MEGAN PEARL Staff Writer As of this semester, KCOU/88.1 FM and MUTV/Channel 23 are offering new internships in their studios through the department of communication. The internships are for class credit to create experience opportunities for students interested in radio or television.

The internships will be offered for fall and spring semesters, and none of the internships are paid.

“People think that an internship has to be paid, but it’s really a matter of, ‘what did you do?’” said Phousavanh Sengsavanh, assis-

tant director of career services at the School of Journalism. “What’s important is the kind of work are you going to be producing by the end of your tenure there.”

The internships differ from the typical internship in that the interns are working with other students in student-run facilities during the semester for class credit.

Because they are for school credit, the students must do projects to fulfill the course.

According to the MUTV internship syllabus, the interns must complete two projects. One should relate to a specific department and the other to all of MUTV. Students

MUTV INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS KCOU requirements are similar.

Project one: relating to the station as a whole Project two: department specific portfolio Weekly meetings Source: MUTV internship syllabus SPENCER PEARSON/GRAPHIC DESIGNER

must also keep a portfolio or journal to record the details of working within the studio as an intern.

KCOU has a similar program see INTERN, page 6

Textbook requisition deadline passes TRAVIS CORNEJO Staff Writer The deadline for faculty to turn in textbook requisitions was last Friday. Student Auxiliary Services spokeswoman Michelle Froese said 64 percent of orders have been turned in as of Thursday and more are expected to trickle in.

Froese said the University Bookstore’s goal this year was to have 50 percent of orders turned in by last Friday.

“One hundred percent is unrealistic, but we’d like to get as close as we can,” Froese said. “It would be nice to have 80 percent.”

When professors adopt a text-

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TEXTBOOK BUYBACK RATES Textbook buyback rates are affected by when faculty members turn in their requests.

If faculty members turn in textbook orders... ...by deadline:

...after deadline:

Students selling back books can receive up to 50 percent of the new price

Students can receive up to 30 percent of the new price

Source: Student supervisor Anne-Marie Eckert SPENCER PEARSON/GRAPHIC DESIGNER

book before the deadline, the bookstore can better plan for which books it needs to order, see BOOKS, page 6

Football As the Tigers enter crunch time and a game against the Baylor Bears, they look to replicate their defense against Colorado.

Sports, page 17

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Textbook buyback season is coming up, but only 64 percent of professors have turned in textbook requisition forms and the deadline was last Friday.

Students receive more money for their textbooks if the requisitions are turned in on time.

Who's Who The Maneater's "Who's Who" series continues with a look at the life of Private Investigator Ron Rugan.

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Senior Zach 'DJ Z' Moss performs for the Dance Marathon flash rave Wednesday at the Plaza 900 Amphitheater.

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English fundraiser supports classics DAVID CONWAY Staff Writer Students and faculty came together Wednesday to celebrate the works of William Shakespeare and raise money in the process. The English department held the event to support a subscription to English Early Books Online, a database that would give users digital access to books published in English from the late 15th century to the end of the 16th century.

The event began with a performance of a scene from "The Comedy of Errors," followed by a trivia competition that posed questions to the audience, such as the names of Shakespeare's children and the date of the first performance of "The Taming of the Shrew."

After the trivia competition, 15 people performed various works of Renaissance literature, most of which were Shakespearean sonnets.

Sophomore Bethany Welcher recited a non-Shakespearean sonnet, John Dunne's "Holy Sonnet

No. 10." She said she got involved after graduate student Katy Didden, an organizer for the event and the instructor of Welcher's poetry class, offered the opportunity to all of her students.

"She asked if any of us would be interested, and we had already memorized a sonnet in her class, so I thought it would be fun," Welcher said. "I love to perform in front of audiences. And I tied for second place, which was awesome."

As the votes were tabulated to determine the top five speakers, English professor Anne Myers gave a presentation outlining the benefits of English Early Books Online.

"What EEBO does is let you have access to many rare book libraries at any time you want," Myers said.

"These are libraries that, unless you have a Ph.D., you aren't getting in."

After performances of scenes from "The Tempest" and a genderreversed "Romeo and Juliet," judges named Sally Foster, a theater assistant, the best performer for her take on "King Lear."

Ruth Knezevich, a graduate English student, said she attended the event to support both the push for English Early Books Online and the work put into planning the event.

"I liked the scenes that were acted out and the way each group took a twist and made it something the audience could really enjoy," Knezevich said.

EnglishdepartmentChairwoman Pat Okker said the event was held in conjunction with the English Leaders Board, a group of alumni tasked with taking leadership on important issues.

"The English department has a group of alumni whose job it is to support the department in various ways," Okker said. "One of the things I talked to them about were the problems about acquiring resources for early British literature."

Didden said the event, which requested a $3 donation from those who attended and also featured a bake sale, was an attempt to entertain a large audience and get as many peo-

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Participants in A Shakespeare Spectacular hold up name cards to the audience to gain votes for the top three favorite performers Wednesday afternoon in Tate Hall. The event was held to raise money for a new database for the English department. ple as possible to participate. the turnout for the event and efforts "We though we would do to gather funds for English Early some sort of a performance, but Books Online would not stop after we weren't sure how many people Wednesday. could contribute to a larger pro"The leaders board is running duction," Didden said. "We thought an ongoing campaign," Didden said. with the scenes and the sonnets that "We're hoping to raise the money we could get more people involved." we need by April 23, Shakespeare's Didden said she was pleased with birthday."

MU hosts Miss Africa Mizzou Pageant MU hospital honored MU women will compete Sunday to become Miss Africa Mizzou 2009.

African Student Association coordinator Patricia VewendaMabengo explained the ideas for the show came from seeing stereotypes of different women.

She said she also wanted to present different ideas about Africa other than politics, warfare, diseases and the state of its economy.

"You can expect the diverse from Africa," Vewenda-Mabengo said. "Expect to see diversity and talent from the fashion in clothes, poetry, dancing and the whole platform."

This show provides an idea about the intellectual mind of a woman from Africa, VewendaMabengo said.

KIARAH MOORE (MISS LIBERIA) Sophomore Moore, 19, is hard at work with being a full time student, launching her fashion business and working part time as the student manager at a dining hall on campus.

As she sews her apparel for the pageant, she talks about her culture.

"Liberia is closely linked to America," Moore said. "There are many American names and many people know English.

The country was founded by freed African slaves."

Moore is an accounting

major from Chicago. She said she is determined to work hard at accomplishing her goals and taking on any challenges coming her way.

STEPHINE NWANERI (MISS NIGERIA) Sophomore Nwaneri, 19, from Kansas City, loves the college life, but said her main focus is getting her degree in biology.

She works part time as the student assistant at the Family Community Medicine department at the MU School of Medicine.

Nwaneri said she is managing her time well with everything she's involved in.

"Women in Africa have full time jobs and they work hard," Nwaneri said. "From being hostess to cooking and cleaning."

Although Nwaneri is hard at work she still finds time to go to the gym and be active, which she said she enjoys.

YOHANA GHIRMAZION (MISS ERITREA) Freshman Ghirmazion, 18, was born in Eritrea.

At age 6, she came to the U.S. with her family and spent the rest of her life in Kansas City.

Eritrea gained independence only eight years ago, she said.

She said she enjoys listening to music, playing sports such as soccer and basketball and meeting new people.

She describes herself as an observant person and a risktaker.

Out of the nine languages spoken in Eritrea, she speaks Tigrinya. "'Awet n'hafash' means 'Power to the people,' " she said.

Ghirmazion has not yet decided on a major, but plans to go into the medical field.

MREMBO PALAI (MISS TANZANIA) Freshman Palai, 18, came to the U.S. from Tanzania, in the eastern part of Africa, in 1995 with her family.

The freshman from Kansas City is studying biology with a minor in Spanish. She said it makes her happy to help as many people as she can.

Palai said tutoring children and working part time at an elderly health care facility in Kansas City brings her joy and happiness.

"There are many more educational opportunities in the U.S. than there are in Tanzania," Palai said. "But Tanzania is naturally beautiful and naturally peaceful."

After college, Palai plans to travel and hopes to become a pediatrician. — Dreana Johnson, reporter

KRYSTIN ARNESON Reporter For the fourth year in a row, University Hospital retained the distinction of being the only hospital in mid-Missouri to be awarded the Medal of Honor for Organ Donation, according to a UM Health Care System news release.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services presented the award in September. The hospital achieved a 75 percent organ conversion rate over the past year, meaning that 75 percent of eligible, deceased donors who have signed up to donate actually had their organs donated.

University Hospital was also recognized for the second consecutive year for attaining a benchmark growth of 20 percent in transplantations, which they met by increasing their renal, or kidney, transplant program.

"Any little bit that one hospital can do has a multiplying effect across the country," said Mark Wakefield, director of the renal transplant program and assistant professor of surgery in the School of Medicine.

Both nationwide and at University Hospital, the need for organ donation continues to climb.

According to the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients report, there were 66 patients on the University Hospital kidney transplant waitlist in January 2008. By December, 10 more patients were waitlisted, and the transplant rate was 37 percent. That is a statistic Wakefield and Lori Kramer Clark, Midwest Transplant Network hospital services coordinator, see as cause for motivation.

"One of the most pressing public health issues we, as a nation, face today is the disparity between

available transplantable organs and those in need," Clark said in the release.

Wakefield agrees on the importance of donation.

"It's our ethical responsibility to help give families the gift of life, gift of hope," Wakefield said.

He said the collaboration allows hospital representatives to give advice on strengths and weaknesses.

"Some hospitals are really good at conversion, some at organs per patient donated," Wakefield said.

"If we could learn among ourselves how to get good at all those things, we could increase number of organs available."

Although collaborating to such a large extent could require a lot of coordination and determination, the intended benefits are tangible. University Hospital has a kidney transplant wait time of 16.6 months -- less than the national average of around 43.2 months, according to the 2008 SRTR report.

Wakefield said persuading a grieving family to allow surgeons to recover organs from a recently deceased family member could be the most difficult challenge.

In the past few years, hospital nurses, chaplains and social workers, rather than the hospital physicians, have convinced families to follow through with the deceased's wishes to donate his or her organs.

Events sponsored by University Hospital have helped form close bonds between the donors and recipients, said Matt Splett, UM Health Care System spokesman and graduate student.

"I know there's been some connections between the two when you have the recipient and donor there at the same time," he said.

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the BLOTTER The following investigations are in progress, and the following people were arrested or issued summons, according to police reports.

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MONDAY, NOV. 2 Travis M. Zscheck, 18, of 1306 Rollins Road, on suspicion of use of drug paraphernalia and possession of less than 35 grams of marijuana Jason O. Bright, 23, of 3100 S. Old 63, on suspicion of leaving the scene and failure to report TUESDAY, NOV. 3 Joshua R. Hedges, 19, of 2900 S. Old 63, on suspicion of keeping disorderly premises by permitting any peace disturbance to occur Joshua F. Goodwin, 20, of 2900 S. Old 63, on suspicion of keeping disorderly premises by permitting any peace disturbance to occur Timothy R. Woodstock, 21, of 2900 S. Old 63, on suspicion of keeping disorderly premises by permitting any peace disturbance to occur — Armeen Mistry, staff writer

MONDAY, NOV. 2 Sam Baldwin IV, 18, of 205 Pendleton St., on suspicion of disturbing the peace Nathaniel L. Bonaparte, 30, of 8611 N. Trails West Drive, on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and operating a motor vehicle in a careless manner Elizabeth E. Manes, 24, of 6600 Chrissula Lane, on suspicion of third-degree domestic assault Nermin Memic, 22, of 2411 Creasy Springs Road, on suspicion of operating a motor vehicle in a careless manner and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended driver’s license Adam L. Ridenhour, 26, of 2808 Jacobs Place, on suspicion of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended driver’s license Candice M. Thornton, 18, of St. Louis, on suspicion of firstdegree trespassing Lujuana T. Williams, 32, of 308 Hirth Ave., on suspicion of third-degree domestic assault TUESDAY, NOV. 3 Orlando Martinez, 18, of 2001 Holly Ave., on suspicion of operating a motor vehicle without a driver’s license Shawn M. Patek, 19, of 4208 Cottonwood Court, on suspicion of third-degree domestic assault WEDNESDAY, NOV. 4 Travis T. Lee, 32, of 800 Demaret Drive, on suspicion of operating a motor vehicle with a revoked driver’s license Milton R. McKinney Jr., 30, of

804 Locust St., on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended driver’s license Deborah A. Young, 23, of 1402 Hillcrest, on suspicion of operating a motor vehicle with a revoked driver’s license Joseph A. Brown, 19, of 607 Claudell Lane, on suspicion of deceiving a law enforcement officer Darius D. Dansberry, 18, of 1202 N. Garth Ave., on suspicion of operating a motor vehicle without a driver’s license Daniel R. Malone, 28, of 1703 Highridge Drive, on suspicion of leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident Julie L. Miles, 29, of 6200 East Circle Drive, on suspicion of operating a motor vehicle with a revoked driver’s license Ryan D. Stewart, 21, of 2609 Eastwood Drive, on suspicion of selling to drunkards and minors Lashay E. Crowley, 28, of St. Louis, on suspicion of possession of less than 35 grams of marijuana David E. McKenzie, 37, of 1524 Native Dancer Court, on suspicion of third-degree domestic assault

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Prospective students and their parents enter Defoe-Graham residence hall Thursday. Defoe-Graham is the most recently renovated residence hall and has been seeing increasing amounts of tours this semester.

Tours inconvenience Defoe-Graham residents Some students are asking for changes to the way tours are conducted.

LUKE UDSTUEN Staff Writer The influx of campus visitors brought on by Black and Gold Days and Meet Mizzou irks some residents of the Defoe-Graham residence hall.

"I can understand how they want to showcase the newer dorms because they're in better quality, and better condition," sophomore Defoe-Graham resident Liz Hartnett said.

"But honestly, I was woken up by one today, and I didn't appreciate it at all."

Hartnett said though the problem has only been intolerable on Black and Gold Days, she has had many embarrassing incidents.

"There were times where I'll be in the bathroom showering, and there'll be a giant tour group in front of the bathroom that I have to walk through in a towel," Hartnett said.

"It's awkward for both me and the tour groups. That's happened multiple times."

Both Hartnett and sophomore Defoe-Graham resident Peter Jones said they understood the importance of including residence halls in a tour of campus.

"I have no problem with the tour groups wanting to see our dorm," Jones said.

"However, the way in which they're organized is fairly inconvenient."

The tour groups enter through the main entrance of DefoeGraham, tour the lobby and see two designated showrooms.

One room is suite style; the other is community living style, with separate bedrooms but shared living space and bathrooms.

Jones said the organization of the tour groups could be better.

"They tend to congregate in the lobby area," Jones said.

"The tour guides move them in, and make them stop. So, it's a solid mass of people between the elevator and the door. So you can't get to your mailbox."

The central location and recent renovation contributed to selection of Defoe-Graham residence hall as the only hall showcased, MU tour guide Theo Keith said.

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TOUR GROUP SIZES Black and Gold and Meet Mizzou events draw the most visitors to campus.

Number of visitors on tours on a typical day: Tuesdays - Thursdays: 30-45 Fridays: 100-250 Black and Gold or Meet Mizzou: 700-900 Source: Tracy Sill, area administrative supervisor of the department of residential life SPENCER PEARSON/GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Frankie Minor said, "We appreciate the residents' patience with us."

Minor said Residential Life is overseeing the tours as a pilot program that will be evaluated at the end of the year for effectiveness.

The program will also adapt as the year progresses, he said.

The community living and suite-style rooms are both located in Defoe-Graham residence hall this year, as opposed to last year when they were in two different buildings.

Minor said tour guides keep residents in mind when touring the residence hall.

"We're trying to do our best," Minor said.

"We let the tour groups know that the building is not offline, we've only got one or two rooms that are offline to show them, and that these are real live residents, and to please be considerate."

Minor said the program is still new and needs to run for a year to observe results.

He also mentioned the possibility of using Hawthorn residence hall for tours as well but didn't want tours to affect more residents than necessary.

"We recognize that there is a small level of inconvenience, and our commitment is to make that as small as possible for the residents," Minor said.

The next Meet Mizzou Day is set for Nov. 14.

Both Jones and Hartnett said smaller tour group sizes would be beneficial.

"Ultimately, tour groups are the only way to show people a dorm," Jones said.

"They just need to learn to manage them better."

Jones acknowledged the legitimacy of the tour groups but did not hide his frustration.

"I shouldn't have to fight past 40 people on my way out the door, who are very poorly arranged," Jones said.

"I think that if they're going to put them here, they need to get their shit together, for lack of a better term."

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WASTE: RHA to send FACULTY: Partnership discussed out survey at end of week Continued from page 1

Continued from page 1 plate waste study the week before the trayless trial, Lough’s office will also put together some research on estimated water savings from all the trays that won’t need to be washed, Lough said.

Although all students are encouraged to participate in the trial, trays will be an option for those who need or strongly prefer to use a tray, Feuerborn said.

“Especially if you come in with an arm in a cast or a sling, you’re already down to one hand, which limits how much you can carry,” Lough said. “In that scenario you can request a tray, or get one. Or if a student really wants to have a tray, they will still be available during the week.”

The goal, no matter which way the trayless issue is settled, is to act in accordance with student opinion, Feuerborn and Lough said.

Eva J’s and Rollins dining halls use a solid belt in the conveyor at the tray collection point, Lough said. Plates and other items can be set directly on the conveyor, which means this system can remain.

Mark Twain Market and Plaza 900 dining halls use a belt system for their tray conveyors at the tray collection point and would require some trays for dish collection, Lough said.

“If the trays are only sitting there for dishes to sit on, they don’t need to be as thoroughly sanitized as

trays students would use to carry food to tables,” Lough said.

Some students agreed trayless dining would save resources but said there are more convenient ways in which to save energy.

“Certain dining halls still use all plastic ware, like Dobbs does, so I’m not sure what they’re thinking by not having trays,” freshman Nina Bolka said. “I’m not sure that’s going to make much of a difference.”

RHA has looked into the issue.

“Plastic ware has always been an issue, ever since I’ve been in RHA,” Feuerborn said.

She said Dobbs is dependent on plastic ware.

“They just don’t have the washroom for it,” Feuerborn said of moving away from plastics. “If it’s ever renovated, I’m sure they’ll come up with something, but as of right now nothing can be done.”

Feuerborn emphasized nothing is definite.

“Going trayless wouldn’t please everyone, and not going trayless would leave people unhappy as well,” Feuerborn said. “So, I thought, to please those who wanted trayless, we could give it a shot and not just shoot it down."

At the end of the week, RHA will send out an Internet-based survey, in which students can express their opinions on how the trayless trial went, Feuerborn said.

AG: Eight respondents rank MU No. 1 program Continued from page 1 consistently ranked in the top 10 by their peers.

According to the study, the top five included the University of Florida, Texas A&M University, The Ohio State University, MU and Iowa State University, respectively.

MU received 35 top 10 votes, eight of those respondents voted MU as the No. 1 program, the second most No. 1 ranking responses only to the University of Florida, which received 13.

The study went on to list the distinguishing characteristics of the top 10 programs, citing MU’s faculty, teacher education and graduate program. Only MU and the University of Arizona have teacher education listed as one of their three distinguishing characteristics in the study.

“We are very student-centered,” agricultural education department Chairman Rob Terry said.

“All faculty are, first and foremost, teachers. Each of us takes part in the student organizations and we all serve as academic advisers for undergraduates and graduate students.”

Terry said MU’s program also works with teachers and students outside the university.

“Another distinguishing characteristic about our program is the amount of outreach and service we do,” Terry said. “We spend a lot of time working with high school agriculture teachers across the state of Missouri and their students.”

Three members of the department’s faculty are Kemper award

recipients, Terry said, and agricultural education department professor Robert Torres was named in the top 15 most distinguished professors in the study.

“I think the recognition was gained by the focus I place on students and student learning,” Torres said. “The greatest satisfaction that comes from teaching is meeting and interacting with students.”

According to the study, faculty members at all top 10 ranked schools were cited as a distinguishing characteristic of each program.

“University, college and program administrators should be reminded that faculty are clearly the most distinguishing feature of highly regarded agricultural education programs,” the study said.

Terry also commended the student body for its help in building the program and acknowledged its work.

“The most special characteristic of our program is our student body,” Terry said. “Our undergraduate and graduate students are intelligent, hard working and leadership oriented.”

Terry said the school is going to have to learn to do more with less in tough economic times, but the school is building off its success and reaching out in innovative ways.

“The role of teachers and leaders as advocates of our food, fiber and natural resource systems has never been more important,” Terry said. “Through research and practice, we are exploring innovative ways to use technology.

basically provide faculty with the kind of support they would need,” Graham said.

Chairwoman Leona Rubin presented a proposal from MU Extension to provide ranking and representation of non-tenure faculty. Rubin said MU Extension would like to give titles to these faculty members.

“It will add 260 non-tenure track faculty to the list,” Rubin said.

“Currently we have a little over 600 non-tenure track ranked faculty, which means they have titles in the system.”

Council member Clyde Bentley said the council needs to find ways to represent more people.

“At the University of Missouri we have 6,561 employees who are in the teaching and research category,” Bentley said. “This faculty

council represents 1,244 of those.”

Bentley said collected rules for the council provide for the inclusion of non-tenure track.

“We don’t have something to actually put people on the council, but the wording here would allow non-tenure track faculty to be eligible for appointment,” Bentley said.

Non-tenure faculty could join various committees on campus, Bentley said. Council member Victoria Johnson said this would be positive for the university because faculty members could learn from each other.

“It seems whether faculty or part-time or full-time, if they’re consistently working here and they do research, they do teaching, they need to network with us,” Johnson said.

Other council members, such as council member Harry Tyrer, said

they have some apprehensions.

“I’m really concerned about getting somebody who is teaching one course and that’s all they do and then someone imposes some committee work on them, and they don’t feel they can turn it down,” Tyrer said.

The council also discussed a possible partnership between MU and South Korea.

The country’s government has offered MU $1 million to provide advice and support for a South Korean university that will provide English intensive classes.

“They are negotiating with a contortion of schools, which includes MU, to put a unique type of campus on Korean soil,” Rubin said. “They’re giving the University of Missouri a million dollars to develop a business plan and potential curriculum.”

INTERN: Students earn credit hours Continued from page 1 structure combining school work and work in the studio.

“The intern program is a bit of a hybrid between course work lecture and also general station duties,” KCOU General Manager Jonathan Hutcheson said.

Aside from the educational aspect of the internship, the creators of the program also aim to make the experiences more convenient than other internship options.

“The internship is partly in response to the rarity of radio internship opportunities,” Hutcheson said. “Having an internship during the year that’s compatible with your course schedule is also a big benefit.”

The internships count for credit proportional to the amount of time the student would like to devote.

Ten hours a week will equal one credit, and there is a maximum of three credits available to be earned through internships. It is generally advised students only use one or two credits at a single internship in order to broaden the experience gained through internships, Hutcheson said.

“We allow for hands-on experience right away,” MUTV

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MUTV/Channel 23 Executive Producer Daniel Eisner and Editor Dereck Thomas work Thursday editing video and audio content in the MUTV office, located in the student center. The office is also utilized by MUTV interns who want to get hands-on experience and training with shooting and editing video for MUTV. General Manager Katy Goodman said. “Often times when a student interns with a local television station with professionals, they do not get to produce anything themselves.”

For KCOU, there are only two interns in the program. There was a limited amount of seats for the launch of the program because it was too early to tell if they had adequate resources.

Thus far in the semester, the program seems to be working out well, Hutcheson said.

Both programs are offering the internships to make experience in real world work more accessible to students. Another aspect of internships is students are able to find what they do or do not want in a career and plan their academic career accordingly.

BOOKS: Faculty requisition goal met Continued from page 1 resulting in more used copies of books.

“If they turn them in on time, the students are able to sell them back and they get more money,” student supervisor Anne-Marie Eckert said.

Froese said that is because when faculty members turn orders in on time, it gives the bookstore more time to research and locate used books. When textbook orders are turned in late, the bookstore would probably have to order new books.

“The longer they have to search for used books, the better it is for students,” she said.

Froese said a possible reason for late textbook requests is some classes do not yet have instructors.

Eckert said students selling books back could get up to 50 percent of the new price when faculty

members turn in textbook requests on time. When requests are turned in late, students can get up to 30 percent of the new price back.

“When we don’t know we’ll need it, students will get less than wholesale prices (when they sell it back),” Froese said. “When we know a textbook is going to be used, the university can buy it back.”

Eckert said the bookstore works with MBS Textbook Exchange Inc., a company in Columbia, on textbook buyback.

According to its Web site, MBS services more than 4,000 institutions nationwide and annually processes more than 12 million textbooks.

Sophomore Miranda Chapin said she buys her textbooks online.

She only buys textbooks at the University Bookstore when she cannot find them elsewhere for cheaper. Chapin said she used to sell her books back to the book-

store but does not anymore.

“I got a very small fraction back,” Chapin said. “Now I sell them back on Amazon.com.”

Froese said getting faculty aware of the need to meet suggested deadline has been a slow process. State and national legislation regarding textbook transparency have helped faculty become more aware of the topic.

Froese said the bookstore has worked for many years with the Missouri Students Association Academic Affairs Committee.

The committee has sent an e-mail to faculty, encouraging them to turn their orders in before the deadline.

Chancellor Brady Deaton has also sent faculty an e-mail for the past three semesters reminding them to turn in orders on time.

Froese said students are also e-mailing their professors to kindly remind them about the deadline.

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Eric Hobbs Politics Columnist

Obama needs to make a decision Some choices in life are not that hard to make. Even when faced with the most difficult decisions, we often try to make the best decision possible, as quickly as possible. This applies not only to our personal lives but also in the workplace.

One of the “seven hats” of the presidency is to serve as commander in chief. This makes it President Barack Obama’s job to be able to make quick decisions regarding the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The president needs to make up his mind about sending troops to Afghanistan. As a bit of background, Commanding General Stanley McChrystal submitted a report with a request for an additional 40,000 troops to be deployed.

That occurred Aug. 30.

Since then, Obama has flown to Copenhagen to lobby for the Olympics, appeared on David Letterman’s talk show, hosted an “astronomy night” and won a Nobel Peace Prize.

To be fair to the administration, Obama said he did not want to make a decision about a potential troop increase in the midst of the Afghan elections. Now that Abdullah Abdullah has dropped out of the election and conceded to incumbent President Hamid Karzai, the only excuse Obama had for delaying his decision is gone, as House Minority Leader John Boehner pointed out Monday.

It’s troublesome that the president would hold off on a decision this long, especially when the request states a failure to gain momentum in the coming year means the insurgency could become impossible to defeat.

When the commanding general predicts the loss of a war unless more troops are deployed, it seems like a no-brainer. Send the troops to win the war, further establish democracy in Afghanistan and win so we can get the troops home without abandoning the Afghan people.

Others have made different proposals, including Vice President Joe Biden. McChrystal swiftly shot down this and all other alternatives, insisting the only option that would help the situation is to send more troops.

Critics of McChrystal claim his public criticism of Obama and public calls for more troops demonstrate he does not know what he’s doing.

They think he is in over his head entering the political realm.

I disagree.

By making his thoughts public, McChrystal has built up support for his plan. At the same time, he has built up opposition to Obama, and that opposition keeps building as time passes.

With Republicans claiming overwhelming victories in the elections Tuesday, Obama will surely feel more pressure to at least make a decision. If he decided to pull all the troops out of Afghanistan on Friday, many would believe it to be the wrong choice, but we would at least have to respect the fact that he made a decision based on what he believed was best for America.

As the general’s request collects dust, more and more soldiers die while their commander in chief hangs them out to dry. Although I believe the correct decision would be to send the troops the commanding general requests, Obama must make some decision so we all can adjust and move forward establishing freedom in Afghanistan.

Eric Hobbs is the vice chairman of the Mizzou College Republicans. He can be reached at emhn75@mail.mizzou.edu.

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Public defenders seek solution to case overload crisis ALEX SILVERMAN Staff Writer When someone is accused of a crime and cannot afford a lawyer, the duty to provide legal representation falls upon the court-appointed public defenders. But this week, the Missouri Supreme Court is considering whether public defenders in Missouri can turn down certain clients. That question comes as a result of overwhelming caseloads for public defenders throughout the state.

A report by the Spangenberg Group at George Mason University states Missouri’s case overload has pushed the state’s criminal justice system to “the brink of collapse.”

Cat Kelly, deputy director of the Missouri Public Defender System, said the report further expresses what those in the legal community already knew.

“It was a new study, but not particularly new news,” Kelly said. “The system has been in a crisis for a number of years now and this simply confirmed that nothing has changed on that front.”

The problem for public defenders boils down to too few lawyers to handle the amount of cases coming in. At public

defender Tony Manansala’s office in Columbia, each public defender is forced to handle more than 350 cases annually.

At any one time, the average lawyer is handling 120 to 130 open cases.

“We’re over double what we should be handling per attorney,” Manansala said.

“We cannot control our caseload at this point.”

To lighten the number of cases being assigned to defenders, the state Senate tried to approve a solution earlier this year by passing a measure which would involved capping the number of cases taken on by public defenders and creating a waiting list for defendants. Gov. Jay Nixon vetoed that, but Kelly said the legislation would have been helpful.

“It was never a solution, it was a safety valve,” Kelly said. “But there does have to be some sort of safety valve because our lawyers cannot provide effective representation for their clients in an unlimited number of cases.”

In his veto letter, Nixon said shifting the burden from one sector of the criminal justice system to others was counterproductive.

One measure taken by public defenders has been to adopt rules that allow them

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Missouri's public defenders system, with Columbia's located on Sixth and Walnut streets, has been ranked as one of the worst in the country. The typical Columbia public defender has an average of 350 cases annually. to reject certain types of cases.

These include cases involving probation and cases that were at one point being handled by private counsel.

Kelly said the new rules are a safety valve until a longer-term solution is reached.

Prosecutors are arguing the rules allow the system to turn down clients who would otherwise be considered indignant and warrant public representation.

Both the public defenders and the state government agree a sheer lack of lawyers and support staff lies at the root of the problem.

In his veto of the bill, Nixon acknowledged this void in the justice system.

“It is clear to me that the problem is one of resources, not only for the public defender system, but for all participants in the criminal justice system,” Nixon said.

Kelly said logically speaking, there are only two options to fix the system.

“You either have to put in a whole lot more resources to hire a whole lot more lawyers or take a lot of cases away from us,” Kelly said. “We’re still hanging on by our fingernails, but that’s about it.”

GOP students volunteer in VA, NJ gov. races WES DUPLANTIER Staff Writer Twenty-one MU students traveled to Virginia to work as campaign volunteers in two gubernatorial elections some say could predict a major shift in political opinion for the 2010 midterm congressional elections.

The students headed to Virginia by bus as part of the College Republicans National Task Force. The effort was part of the Republican campaigns for governor in Virginia and New Jersey, and the party won both races Tuesday.

In New Jersey, Republican Chris Christie defeated incumbent Democrat Jon Corzine, and in Virginia, Republican Bob McDonnell trounced Democrat Creigh Deeds by 17 points. Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine did not run because of term limits.

Missouri College Republicans Chairman Jonathan Ratliff said the students made phone calls and worked to build up Election Day momentum for the Republican candidates in both the New Jersey and Virginia races.

He said the Republican victories in those states, which

President Barack Obama won during his 2008 presidential run, represent a referendum on the president’s policies.

“This is a clear sign that the American people are tired of the era of big government and how this administration is running things,” Ratliff said.

The GOP leadership on the national level trumpeted Tuesday’s victories in similar fashion, with Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele declaring the start of a “Republican renaissance,” after three consecutive elections marked by large Democratic victories.

Republicans and some members of the news media have said the gubernatorial victories could foreshadow Democratic losses in the 2010 congressional midterm elections.

Democrats were quick to try and defuse the victories as small wins driven mostly by local issues. Democratic National Committee spokesman Derrick Plummer said the losses were not unexpected because those states have a history of electing governors from the party opposite that in control of the White

House.

“You’re talking about offyear elections that were decided on local issues,” Plummer said. “So I think they are bad predictors of elections to come.”

Plummer said the most significant race was for the House seat in New York State’s 23rd congressional district.

That race was until recently a low-key contest between Democrat Bill Owens and moderate Republican nominee Dede Scozzafava.

Last week, the race gained attention as Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman picked up the endorsements of several key Republican figures, such as former Alaska governor Sarah Palin, who were displeased with Scozzafava’s support of abortion rights and ties to the voting group, the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now. Scozzafava dropped out of the race Saturday and threw her support behind Democrat Owens, whose victory put Democrats in control of that district for the first time since the 1870s.

Plummer said the outing of the establishment Republican candidate by a more conser-

vative third party candidate was a more significant sign of change among the political parties.

“The moderate candidate was literally pushed out of the race by the Teabaggers,” Plummer said, referring to Republican figures who supported nationwide anti-tax protests in April.

The Democrats also won a congressional special election in California, as Democrat John Garamendi defeated Republican challenger David Harmer in the state’s 10th district, near the Bay Area.

Gerald Pomper, a political science professor at Rutgers University in New Jersey, said the gubernatorial races were not at all predictive of future elections and voters were lashing out at the closest political targets because of state-level issues anger. He said the Democrats could still win handily in 2010.

“It seems next year’s elections really depend on two things: the state of the economy and whether the Democrats have a reputation for getting things done in this term,” Pomper said.

— Gregory Zajac contributed to this story.

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Private Investigator Ron Rugen spends a time at his office Wednesday.

Rugen spends his time working on the computer, following paper trails and working in the field.

Local private investigator shares details of his work Rugen is the founder of Rugen Team Investigations.

ANGELA CASE Senior Staff Writer

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Private Investigator Ron Rugen waits and waits, and then he waits some more. This is the monotonous world of a private investigator.

Unlike most detectives on television, Rugen, the founder of Rugen Team Investigations, mostly investigates civil cases, such as finding people, serving summonses and subpoenas and doing surveillance work.

The conditions Rugen under which works while doing this surveillance aren’t always luxurious, but no matter how long he has to wait, Rugen said he would never break the law for anyone.

“I go out in my unmarked vehicle with my tinted windows and sit very bored and very stiff for hours at a time and just wait for something to happen,” he said.

Scott Biondo, president of the Missouri Association of Private Investigators Inc. and a friend of Rugen’s, described Rugen as a person who values honesty and integrity.

“He’s concerned about providing the client with results and being fair with them,” Biondo said.

Rugen has a good reputation among private investigators and in the Columbia area, he said.

“There are very few other people in this state that I would refer a piece of work to,” Biondo said.

Private Investigator Kevin Burgdorf, who operates out of St. Louis and specializes in criminal cases, said he refers some of his potential clients to Rugen.

“I recommend Rugen to do process of service,” he said. “I recommend him to my clients, and he recommends me to his.”

Rugen entered the PI field in 1994 after he became the victim of a cheating spouse.

Going through the divorce process, he realized there was a need for investigators who assist attorneys in fact gather-

ing. But Rugen said he tries not to become emotionally involved in the cases he investigates.

“You kind of have to detach yourself from it,” he said. “But you feel bad for people.”

Because of his past experiences, Rugen feels personal connection with victims of cheating spouses.

“I know how it feels, and there’s nothing more you can say than it just sucks,” he said. “So I pray for my clients.

Literally.”

Rugen grew up on a farm near Syracuse, Mo., a town of about 199 people. After he graduated from high school, he was ready to move somewhere bigger and went to college at the University of Central Missouri.

“You’d have a few lecture halls of 100 kids, as opposed to going to elementary school where you had two grades to a classroom and about 14 to a grade,” he said about going to college. “Quite a big change for the country boy.”

After graduation, Rugen worked as an assistant news director at radio stations in Jefferson City.

Rugen said the work he does as a private investigator isn’t much different from his job as a broadcaster.

“You’re still gathering facts, you’re researching, you’re gathering information,” he said.

The nature of his job doesn’t allow him many vacations.

Rugen, who is working on three or four active surveillance cases right now, can’t just walk away from a case.

“You’re always kind of working a little bit,” he said.

When he does get some time off, Rugen relaxes by cooking and he said his favorite dish to make is fried chicken and milk gravy, which he attributes to his farming background.

“I do a lot less eating out these days and cook a lot of stuff from scratch,” he said.

Rugen also enjoys spending time with his three children.

One of his sons, who will leave next month for Marine boot camp, is seeking a career in military intelligence. His other son is interested in computers and networking.

“The nut didn’t fall far from the tree,” Rugen said.

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Les Bourgeois Vineyards, located alongside the Missouri River, is under investigation due to incidents that occurred in September. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is gathering more information about two sexual assaults that were filed.

Vineyard incidents undergo investigation The incidents at Les Bourgeois Vineyards in early September that caused the vineyard to cancel 15 scheduled events have progressed in their investigations, Missouri State Highway Patrol Sgt. Chris Harris said. All three incidents involved MU students.

Two sexual assaults reported within a week of each other, the first Sept. 13 and the second Sept. 18, are still under investigation by the Boone County Sheriff’s Department.

“One of the cases was submitted to the prosecutor’s office who then requested more investigation,” Sheriff’s Department Major Tom Reddin said.

The other case sent evidence to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crime Laboratory Division for analysis, Reddin said. The lab gets evidence from all over the state and has to organize and prioritize the importance of each case.

“It could be several months before they get the evidence back,” Reddin said.

The third accident involved senior Brian Lindsey being backed over by a bus leaving the winery after a party. After an investigation by the Highway Patrol, the driver has been cleared of all liabilities in the accident, Harris said.

“We found that the bus driver

could not be held liable in this incident,” Harris said. “There was no information whatsoever to lead me to believe that he was negligent that night.”

Harris was the officer who responded to the bus incident on the night of Sept. 17.

Harris also said the area where the members of the party were waiting wasn’t an ideal place to be that night. The investigation showed there was one Les Bourgeois employee directing buses and people before the incident.

“He was just overwhelmed,” Harris said.

Harris said the largest contributing circumstances to the incident that night were intoxication, a large crowd and the location where it happened.

According to a statement released shortly after the bus incident, Les Bourgeois was deeply troubled by the alleged incidents and very concerned for the safety of the patrons. The winery has been in full cooperation with the authorities during the investigation, Reddin said.

“We did turn up some liquor law violations that were happening that night,” Harris said in reference to the night of the bus accident.

— Eric Rees, staff writer

Ninth member selected for Citizens Police Review Board The Columbia Human Rights Commission selected the ninth member of the Citizens Police Review Board on Tuesday night.

Mary Bixby, vice chairwoman of the commission, was nominated and selected through a voting process of her peers. Bixby said she is delighted to be a part of the Review Board.

“I got on the Human Rights Commissions in the first place to ensure that people are treated equitably,” Bixby said. “This is going to further my desire to be a direct service to the city of Columbia.”

The Human Rights Commission acts in an advisory capacity to City Council on human rights issues, a brochure offered by the commission stated. Duties of the commission include providing community educational programs and investigating complaints of discrimination.

Bixby said as a part of the Review Board, she plans to represent the human rights commis-

sion and the philosophy behind the commission’s work.

“The Human Rights Commission has no authority to make judgment on people’s situations, which is different from the Review Board, who will make judgment,” Bixby said. “(The Review Board) will directly impact people’s lives.”

Bixby has worked at MU for 30 years as a learning resource specialist at the learning center, which is located at the Student Success Center on campus. Bixby said she expects the first meeting of the Citizens Police Review Board to be very soon.

“We are going to have more work this first year than in the following years,” she said. “We will learn as we go along.”

Starting Jan. 1, people can start filing complaints to the Review Board.

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Communications students need actual experience Throughout college, many students try to pad their resumes with as many internships and awards as they can gather. Having internships looks good on resumes and can often lead to jobs once college has ended, but not all internships are created equally. For instance, having an internship with CNN would be considered a bigger deal than working for the public access station in one’s hometown.

KCOU/88.1 FM and MUTV/Channel 23 are working with the department of communications and are now offering internships to students. Each internship would be three credit hours. Interns at MUTV would be responsible for two pieces — one news and one department specific (such as sports or entertainment). They would also have to create a portfolio of their work there and keep a daily log of what they did on the job. Students must work 10 hours a week to get one hour of credit.

Students at MUTV would also have to meet with the general manager of the station and a faculty member from the communications department once a week.

Students working at MUTV or KCOU are normally learning from other students, which can be beneficial, but an internship that counts for credit needs to provide learning from a faculty member or news professional.

There is a huge difference between working for the NBC affiliate or National Public Radio outlet in Columbia and working for a student television or radio station. Those are not going to be valid internships in the real world. A potential employer will not be impressed someone had an internship with a student-run television or radio station.

That also might make students think they have to get an internship in order to work at KCOU or MUTV, which is not true. Any student can come in and get involved. It is the same as with just about any student organization. These internships are also unfair to the students who are working there voluntarily.

They might be putting in just as much work as an intern but are unable to get credit for their work.

No matter how much work students produce as interns for KCOU or MUTV, it is still not real world experience. This would be like a student getting political science credit for participating in the Missouri Students Association. A student government is very different from a state legislature, just like a college television station is radically unlike a major network news outlet.

KCOU General Manager Jonathan Hutcheson said these internships are a way to give communication students more opportunities. He said communications students have fewer opportunities than journalism students. This is completely untrue. Just because students in the School of Journalism get a bulletin once a week with potential internships, it does not mean they are the only ones who can apply for them. Communications students can take it upon themselves to seek out these internships and apply for them.

The school should not have to create false internships. It will not help anyone in the long run. These positions will not give a leg up to those in them over students who have had other internships. At the end of the day, a student news organization is just not real-world experience.

Trayless week could solidify issue Once again, Campus Dining Services and the Residence Halls Association are looking at trayless dining.

From Nov. 9 through Nov. 15, all dining halls will be trayless. There will be trays available upon request for students who are disabled and need the trays or for those who feel they absolutely cannot eat without them.

CDS and RHA are finally taking real action on this issue. For the past year, we have been dealing with referenda and asking the students if they would like to go trayless.

Of course most students do not want to go trayless — it’s an inconvenience. It’s also hard to judge the authenticity of those referenda because they had such low participation rates.

The major argument for trayless dining has been how it helps the environment.

Neither CDS nor RHA have been able to provide concrete evidence on exactly how much water we would save from not having to wash a tray per person. Nor do we know how much less food a person would eat without a tray.

Now, they can come back from this week and give evidence as to how beneficial it would be for the environment. If they find out it will help the environment, perhaps they can come back and help students make an educated decision about whether to go trayless. If it does not make a huge difference, then the trayless issue should be put to rest.

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Missouri prison system needs re-evaluation I am writing in response to the recent news reports and newspaper articles regarding the rise of the Missouri prison population. According to several sources, Missouri’s prison population has reached an all time high and the number of corrections officers in each facility is decreasing. The cause of the increase in inmates and decrease in corrections officers is not clear but some things that may be contributing include: changes in funding, the economy, court orders requiring courts to move their backlog cases from its docket at a faster rate and higher crime and conviction rates.

It costs approximately $25,000 to house one prisoner annually. How long an inmate remains incarcerated is questionable, as some become eligible for parole, offenders convicted of a violent crime must complete at least 85 percent of their sentence, some inmates are court ordered to complete substance abuse treatment and others have had the parole board recommend substance abuse treatment prior to their release. Offenders who qualify for parole are monitored in the community for a period of time and others complete their sentences and walk out of prison unmonitored.

At this time, substance abuse treatment facilities in Missouri are overcrowded. There are 1,000 inmates at a minimum in Missouri who are waiting for a bed to open up in a substance abuse facility so they can complete their court-ordered or board-recommended treatment. Many of these inmates have been eligible to begin treatment for anywhere from six months to a year prior before they are actually transferred to begin treatment.

In essence, inmates are held longer than the board of probation and parole have recommended due to the overcrowding in the treatment facilities.

As a solution to this problem, the correctional facilities have the option of releasing the inmates on parole to complete this treatment. Doing this would provide many advantages. Offenders

released on parole must pay for their supervision, thus turning the tables and allowing Missouri to receive money from, rather than spend money on these offenders. Offenders could be required to wear electronic monitoring devices, which they would also pay for. Instead of receiving treatment paid for by the state of Missouri, offenders completing this treatment while on parole would be responsible for paying for their own treatment.

When discussing options to relieve prison overcrowding, citizens become nervous that offenders may be released before completing their sentence or before they are ready to rejoin society as responsible members. In reality, these inmates are being held past the dates they are eligible for release. Releasing these inmates now would benefit Missouri not only financially but also by insuring offenders returning to our communities are monitored. Holding offenders past their eligible release dates due to treatment center overcrowding could result in inmates completing their entire sentences in the department of corrections. These offenders would not be monitored at all during their transition back into society Missouri citizens must realize that the majority of offenders incarcerated in the department of corrections will eventually be released. How they are treated, if they are living in overcrowded conditions, if they are not provided adequate resources, if they are promised release dates and are held past those dates for reasons outside of their control, will be reflected when they rejoin society. Missouri’s prisons must be re-evaluated. Now, with the prison population rising higher than ever before and the economic situation impacting prison funding, is the perfect time to do so.

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Bigotry makes a comeback this week Lindsay Eanet lrebn7@mizzou.edu

I woke up this morning and was half-surprised when I turned on the TV and it was in color, had more than three channels and Ed Sullivan was nowhere in sight.

I say this because it feels like we’ve all suddenly gone back to 1955 this week.

Virulent bigotry and general disrespect for the rights of “the other” are values I thought Americans were past.

Apparently I was wrong.

It’s not like racism and homophobia and other repulsive facets of human behavior have gone anywhere between the height of the Civil Rights Movement and now.

It just seems as though they’ve appeared in rather bold ways this week, and in some cases, such as the incident that took place last Thursday at a Columbia Walmart, with an ugliness evoking the more violent bigotry of the Civil Rights Era. For those unfamiliar with what happened, an article in the Columbia Missourian reported James Pezold

and his brother, Michael Pezold, verbally assaulted a number of customers, spouting the “n-word,” and James attempted to run over several black families outside with his truck, injuring a 2-year-old.

According to the Missourian article, James Pezold has not been charged with a hate crime because he has already been charged with several felonies.

Missouri hate crime law states hate crime charges can only serve to escalate misdemeanor charges and make them felony charges. Michael Pezold, who was charged with a misdemeanor, might receive those charges.

This case proves how asinine hate crime laws in many states are.

There has to be something harsher in place to castigate criminals, and it is up to us, regardless of race, to demand it.

As for the passage of Question 1 in Maine, that this is being put up to a vote still boggles the mind.

I don’t mean to compare the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning civil rights movement with that of the fight for racial equality, but if there’s one thing we should have learned from that era, it’s that rights for the minority shouldn’t be left

to the decision of the majority.

Had racial segregation been up to a popular vote state-by-state, it would have easily passed in a number of states and might still be legal today.

On the other hand, there are indicators that we should be optimistic, and these are coming from our generation.

Evidence (at least in the social networking realm) would indicate, on the whole, our age group is more accepting, supportive and willing to fight for the equality of our peers who have been marginalized and generally more outraged by matters of inequity than our predecessors.

But even though we have the right mindset, we have a difficult task ahead.

If we want to move forward in our quest for the inclusion and equality of our friends, peers, brothers and sisters in this human family, we have to show our outrage.

This week, and in times like this before (the passing of Proposition 8 in California, the trials of the Jena Six in Louisiana), I saw friends and classmates verbally express so much rage and frustration, but it’s not enough to feel bad about injustices if we don’t own this indignation and do something with it.

Cultural perceptions part of definition Erica Zucco

ericazucco@gmail.com We all know the scene in “Mean Girls” in which Lindsay Lohan narrates, “Halloween is the one night a year when girls can dress like a total slut and no other girls can say anything about it.”

On Halloween this year, I don’t know how many times I heard some derivative of the word “slut” used to describe a girl or woman walking around.

A lot of the times, women even described themselves as a “slutty cop” or “slutty Hillary Clinton” or “slutty Care Bear.”

I hear the word so frequently I rarely notice it anymore — it’s basically engrained in our generation’s cultural dictionary.

But the other day, my friend and I heard a girl on the street say to her friend, in the most affectionate tone, “I’m so glad you’re my main bitch,” and we started to wonder whether calling yourself a “bitch” has actually become empowering, as some people claim.

And that brought us to thinking about the word “slut” and a lot of other words traditionally derogative, b u t t h e p e o p l e t h e y ’ r e meant to describe have tried to instead own and use to describe themselves.

From some sociological and psychological perspectives, language shapes thought.

It organizes emotions, perceptions and relations we have with other people into comprehensible chunks we can categorize.

The way we perceive the world around us and the way we can describe it and relay that information to others is, essentially, formed by the words we have available to communicate that data.

So in this sense, words aren’t just meaningless strings of letters

ILLUSTRATION BY CHELSEA MYERS — they’re powerful transmitters of perception.

This means the only way to really change the context or meaning of a word is to transform the thoughts and beliefs it constructs — to eliminate the derogative definition in the social sphere and form a new one.

In David Guetta’s song with Akon, “Sexy Bitch,” Guetta explains: “She’s nothing like a girl you’ve ever seen before/Nothing you can compare to your neighborhood whore/I’m tryna find the words to describe this girl without being disrespectful...Damn you’se a sexy bitch.”

Now, I’ve never believed pop music necessarily prompts people to act in certain ways, but I strongly believe it reflects the common cultural sphere in which it is written.

This is a perfect example of how we have altered the meanings of two words that were traditionally used to demean or marginalize women.

The top urbandictionary.com definition for neighborhood whore is “A person, usually a female, who has had

sexual relations with many different people.”

Although Merriam-Webster claims a whore is someone who has sex for money, pop culture and our social structure have transformed its meaning to something different — any woman who has a lot of sex with different people.

And even though MerriamWebster defines a bitch as someone unpleasant and use of the word as a form of abuse, in the song “sexy bitch” assumedly means an attractive but highmaintenance woman, something generally found desirable.

Basically, we have changed the meanings of these words over time.

If we really want to change the meanings of words and use them for empowerment rather then degradation, we need to change the cultural perceptions surrounding them.

You can call yourself a slut and intend subversion, but if no one respects or supports your method of use for the word, it just doesn’t work.

Phil Klopfenstein pkyt7@mail.missouri.edu

Four-year degrees don't mean much I hate the all-importance of the four-year degree. Charles Murray, libertarian author who shares my revulsion, puts the case well: “Imagine that America had no system of post-secondary education, and you were a member of a task force assigned to create one from scratch. One of your colleagues submits this proposal: First, we will set up a single goal to represent educational success, which will take four years to achieve no matter what is being taught. We will attach an economic reward to it that seldom has anything to do with what has been learned. We will urge large numbers of people who do not possess adequate ability to try to achieve the goal, wait until they have spent a lot of time and money, and then deny it to them. We will stigmatize everyone who doesn’t meet the goal. We will call the goal a BA.” The American higher education system is the best in the world. It is the wealthiest, most productive, most influential system of its kind. Unfortunately, that is no reason to be complacent. The system is also one that graduates hundreds of thousands of students annually into the workforce who are truly qualified for almost no work. It is a system featuring a six-year graduation rate just south of 60 percent, a graduation rate gap of 11 percent between whites and minorities and average annual tuition continuously outstripping inflation and increases in household income.

We have a system purporting to value access, affordability and quality, yet its structure betrays true progress in each of the three.

The solution to these problems is not to throw money at the problem or to lower selectivity, but to reform the rules. We should start by eliminating mandatory four-year degrees.

Ask yourself, reader, what does a degree from the University of Missouri really mean?

When you have graduated, what will your degree uniquely signal about you beyond that you are likely to possess above-average intelligence and the minimum degree of perseverance required to endure a four-year test? I look to the swaths of students on this campus and see thousands and thousands of future workers who are qualified for very little.

Why, then, four years of required coursework to be eligible for the “good jobs” or seats in good graduate schools? There must be a better way for students to learn only what they choose and employers to effectively screen eligible applicants. Perhaps the educational establishment would do well to adopt a hybridized system that trends toward certification tests as is prevalent in Information Technology.

In IT, certifications such as those developed by Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle and the like allow virtually any person of any socioeconomic status or education level to — for a fee — learn a set of skills, demonstrate proficiency with these skills and compete for jobs in the open market. A system like that allows people who lack the financial or social capital to invest in a four-year degree to still be employed as a skilled laborer.

At the same time, clearer signals are sent to employers. Recent economic research is clear: Years of education, college degrees, college rankings and the like are very, very poor predictors of job performance. The useful predictors? IQ and tests of occupational knowledge. So, we have a system that alienates possible, productive laborers and sends unclear signals to employers all while perpetuating tuition inflation. There should be a better way to maintain postsecondary education in this country. There is. Let us work beyond mere reform and work toward reinvention.

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The rapper will be performing at MU on Nov. 7 with The Cool Kids.

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ASHLEY CARMAN Reporter Chicago is the home of Al Capone, deepdish pizza and some of hip-hop’s greatest artists. Lupe Fiasco, Kanye West, Common, Twista and countless others have made their starts in the Windy City. This year, a new girl will be making her worldwide debut.

Kid Sister, whose real name is Melissa Young, will be releasing her debut album, Ultraviolet on Nov. 17.

Kid Sister made her start in Chicago by rapping with her famous DJ brother from the group Flosstradamus. She debuted many of her songs by going on stage at some of her brother’s shows and spitting a rhyme or two.

Although she made her public rapping premiere onstage, her actual rapping roots are very simple.

“I would always learn rap parts in songs and sing along,” Kid Sister said. “(And I thought,) ‘Man, this is not that hard for me, maybe I should try to do it.’ I knew that I liked that kind of genre, and I found it easy to sing along.”

In 2006, Kid Sister Who: Kid Sister began her professional Performing with: The Kids and E-603 music career. Although Cool When: 6:30 p.m. Friday, she has only been rap- Nov. 6 ping professionally for Where: Jesse Auditorium three years, she has Price: $15 for students, made quite a buzz in $20 for public the music world.

She made a cameo during her brother’s performance at the überhipster blog Pitchfork Media’s music festival in Chicago three years ago. The music blog has been buzzing about her since January.

Unfortunately for most fans, the artist has yet to release a record and has only released two singles thus far. The album has been delayed multiple times and only officially received its release date a few months ago.

“They (the label) rushed me and I made a subpar album, at least, to my taste and my standards,” Kid Sister said.

To feel good about her debut album, Kid Sister wanted to change many of the tracks. She tweaked the songs until the last second of her album’s preparation time.

“I cut some slower tracks and added some faster ones,” she said. “There’s not another album out there that is like this.”

She describes the album as “electronic hiphop.” The electronic influences are apparent on tracks such as her most recent single, “Right Hand Hi.” Her tracks fuse traditional house techno beats with rap.

Kid Sister said this genre is something new.

“I guess I’m like a pioneer in that genre,” she said. “There’s not an album out that is an example. It’s a genre-defining record.”

With so much time and effort put into this recording, Kid Sister wants her listeners to have a good time and party to it.

“Get your ass up and shake it,” Kid Sister said.

This message shines through in almost all of her songs lyrics as many of her raps refer to “juking,” or dancing, and partying. The album will be featuring collaborations with artists, such as Kanye West and Estelle.

Although Kid Sister wants her listeners to party hard to this album, she does have one warning.

“I feel like you should sign a waiver if you buy it,” she said. “I cannot be held responsible for sudden heart attacks, overheating or hyperventilation. I cannot be held responsible for any of those things, but please know that you’re gonna shake your butt.”

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Fashion show raises money for charity ANGELA CASE Senior Staff Writer The Go Go Green Fashion Show transformed Ingredient into a runway Thursday evening. The event, a fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mid-Missouri, included a silent auction, door prizes, dinner and a runway show featuring fashions

by Factory Green, a studentfounded company.

MU graduate Elizabeth King organized the event with help from her mother Barb King, who is on the board of directors for the Ronald McDonald House.

The event raised money for a new Ronald McDonald House in Columbia. Barb King said because the Children’s Hospital is being moved from MU to the Columbia Regional Hospital, the charity wants to build another “bigger and better” house closer to the new location. Barb King said the old Ronald McDonald house, which is on MU property, would be donated back to the university.

Barb King said though the Ronald McDonald House has held many events to raise funds for the new facility, Go Go Green is the first event she has organized since joining the board of directors in January.

Barb and Elizabeth King said they aimed to raise $2,000 from the event.

The festivities included a silent auction featuring items such as jewelry, artwork and a bulletin board made of recycled wine corks. Barb King said various people involved with the event donated the items, which were all handmade from organic materials.

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“Someone I’ve never even met donated a few items,” Barb King said.

The runway show featured Tshirts and accessories by Factory Green, a company owned by MU students Jack Short and Daniel Lyons. Elizabeth King, who has freelance designed for Factory Green and is friends with the company’s owners, said she and her mom, Barbara, came up with the fashion show idea together.

“They encourage board members to do fundraisers, so we decided to do a fashion show fundraiser,” she said.

Short said Factory Green likes to get involved in charitable causes as much as possible. The company sponsored a fashion show benefiting the Boys and Girls Club last year, and a percentage of the company’s profits are donated to the United Nations Water For Life Fund.

Short, who is a medical student, said the Ronald McDonald House is a very worthwhile cause.

“I see what they do at the University Hospital, and I want to support them however we can,” he said.

All of Factory Green’s Tshirts are made of 100 percent organic cotton in fair trade factories that run solely on wind and solar power. Many of their accessories are made from recycled materials. Among the items featured in the fashion show were messenger bags made from recycled billboards, a clutch made from recycled candy wrappers and a “Mizzou Fo Life” T-shirt designed exclusively for the University Bookstore.

Short said almost all of the

Rivers Cuomo: mad scientist KELSEY WHIPPLE Senior Staff Writer

were it not for ugly duckling lyrics about an awkward girl who, well, got hot. Songs that shone in First, let’s address the elephant other places in Weezer’s back catain the room: Rivers Cuomo is a logue, such as “I Don’t Want To Let little bit of a crazy person. The You Go,” have lost all their polish sweater-wearing, horn-rim-sport- this time around, rubbed under ing, loveably eccentric frontman what seem to be Weezer’s three has had six albums and count- goals in music of late: excess, indulless stunts to prove himself, and gence and power pop. And now, to Raditude is just driving his point demonstrate the fine line between home. Dude is Hannibal Lecter- laughing with you and laughing at crazy — but instead of eating peo- you, it’s Weezer.

The only way to ple, he just wants them understand Raditude to make little Ws with would be to categorize it their fingers. And for as as a concept album, but long as the term “nerd then mid-life crisis isn’t rock” has been tied to Artist: Weezer ‘Ratitude’ really a concept. If every their necks, we’ve been Album: Record Label: Geffen Weezer fan had stayed fine with that. Better Records in the same grade they musically insane than Release Date: Nov. 3 Genre: Power Pop were in when Pinkerton criminally, right? was released, these Enter Raditude , Best Track: ‘Put Me Back Together’ songs might actually an album so puzzling make sense, but they’ve many are still trying to 2.75 out of 5 moved on to bigger and decide if it’s a joke. But there’s no punch line. If we were to better things since they were 12 — attempt to diagnose the album, we such as the All-American Rejects. might say it suffers from multiple Or at least that’s what Rivers seems personalities. The once happily to think. “Put Me Back Together,” screwball “Can’t Stop Partying” one of the album’s surprisingly lovehas been turned on its side and ly pop anthems, was penned not by given a techno backing track, like Humpty Dumpty, but by Rivers and some mad rave in Rivers’ mind to the All-American Rejects’ Tyson which the rest of us aren’t real- Ritter and Nick Wheeler. With lines ly invited. Although Lil Wayne’s such as, “And when I daydream/ rap does present a mildly clever We’re eating ice cream/It’s such a (and supremely creepy) “Weezy- nice scene,” it’s comforting to find Weezer” connection, it’s hard not sincerity — albeit of the flippant to wonder if that almost-rhyme is variety — in an otherwise bewilderthe only reason he was even invit- ing chapter of Weezer’s never-bored. And though they have made a ing career.

Like it was for Spider-Man, it powerful niche — and a living — from their playfulness in the past, is important for Weezer to underthe band’s tongues are firmly out stand that with great power comes great responsibility. The same goes of their cheeks this time around.

And it’s not the only song fight- for great power pop. But then, if ing for attention on Weezer’s lat- you’re already a Weezer fan, you’re est anti-triumph. It’s hard not to probably in too deep to care. And wonder what “Love is the Answer” Rivers knows that. The most stag(Really? Love is the answer?), com- gering and simultaneously incredplete with Indian back-up vocals ible aspect of this latest chapter and an honest-to-goodness sitar, of their nerdstory is that they are is doing so far away from the finally — or maybe just continu“Slumdog Millionaire” soundtrack. ally — doing whatever the hell they “Girl Got Hot”’s sing-along style want. And that’s great. It’s a pity, is so cleverly catchy it might have then, that Raditude sounds a lot been allowed to breathe on its own, more like Baditude.

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Senior Andi Gutierrez walks the runway during the Go Go Green Fashion Show on Thursday night at Ingredient. The models wore Factory Green clothing as a fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Charities. company’s products are freelance designed by students.

“I’m about as creative as a cinder block, so I try to leave the designing to the experts,” Short said.

Passes to the fashion event, which cost $20 each, included meals provided by Ingredient “at a really low cost,” Elizabeth King said.

“The main dish was turkeyapple brie wraps, which are my favorite thing here, so that’s how we made that decision,” she said.

Kim Poeppe, an Iowa resident who was in Columbia to visit her son, Jared Poeppe, a model in the show, said she enjoyed the meal and the event.

“It was a nice show,” she said.

“The Ronald McDonald House is a very worthwhile cause. It benefits lots of families.

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Katy Wagner Movie Columnist

Re-watch: 'The Boondock Saints' Walk into any residence hall room on campus and I can tell you what posters you'll see: John Belushi via "Animal House," John Lennon's "Imagine" and the gun-toting McManus brothers of "The Boondock Saints."

"The Boondock Saints" is a resonating cult film that has captured the imagination of a generation. Written, directed and self-produced by Troy Duffy, the critically panned film had a five-screen weeklong theatrical run in 1999. Despite this grim outlook, the high school and college-aged population embraced the movie. DVD sales rose and 10 years later a glossier sequel was released, "The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day." Unfortunately, the sequel is not playing anywhere within a reasonable distance from Columbia. As someone who had "The Boondock Saints" all over her room, I took the next logical step and sat down to revisit the original film. Was it really deserving of its cult status? What about "The Boondock Saints" evokes such a visceral response within its audience?

For the small percentage of folks who haven't seen "Saints," perhaps a quick synopsis is in order. After a nearly fatal bar fight with a pair of Russian mafia workers, Connor and Murphy McManus vow to rid Boston of parasitic criminals.

On the surface, the film suffers a variety of problems. "The Boondock Saints" was Duffy's first film, and it shows. The plot is dislocating at times, a massive kink only remedied by re-watching the film. Specific plot points are undermined by a lack of exposition. Sparse directing and bland composition make the film seem like a lackluster Quentin Tarantino rip-off. Pair this with bad acting from the majority of the cast and hilarious over-acting by Willem Dafoe, and what does "The Boondock Saints" have?

One trait that emerged from the convoluted writing is Duffy's bizarre sense of humor.

The riotous, often violent comedy of the film appeals to the sort of audience the movie attracts. It is in the brash moments that Movie: ‘Boondock Saints’ "Saints" manages to pull apart from many Director: Troy Duffy Featuring: Willem Dafoe, gangster films like it.

Sean Patrick Flanery and The brothers share an Norman Reedus entertaining chemisRating: R try that easily sets this Running Time: 1 hour, off. Still, this might 50 minutes be seen as echoes of Tarantino's work.

But Duffy did something with "The Boondock Saints" that Tarantino has never done. He tapped into a deep vein of vigilantism, justice and family that is often dealt with, but is mostly over-interrogated. When a movie deals with these topics, they are analyzed beyond recognition. "Saints" doesn't bother with the logistics of vigilantism, but embraces it.

The film's cult status has been solidified because the McManus brothers do something we only wish we could do — physically right the injustices we see everyday. Moral men can rest at ease while Connor and Murphy exact righteous payments to those deserving. We watch as they exact their bloody vengeance with a baffling sense of gratification. This sort of unbridled vigilantism could never fully function, but we all secretly crave it.

"The Boondock Saints" does not attempt to delve too far into vigilantism and instead is content to bask in its idealistic glory. I fear this will have to be lost within the sequel.

How can the brothers continue without some sort of failure and would that undermine the glory of the original? I guess we'll just have to find out when the DVD is released.

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Become a fashion daredevil JUSTIN WHALEY Fashion Columnist Taxis brush by swiftly as you walk down Broadway to grab your morning java.

Women in slim pencil skirts and sharply dressed businessmen hurry to the office, briefcase clutched in hand.

It's a typical morning in the city. Who sticks out in the crowd?

The fashion daredevil.

Street fashion, not "street-walker" fashion, is a way to share your sartorial ideas with the public.

Think of it as a walking, talking magazine with tips every time you turn your head.

Street fashion takes a certain persona to convey. Whether going for an urban look or something a little more rugged, there is method to the madness.

Start with denim and work your way around.

Skinny slouch jeans, a little longer than usual, are a great basis for the urban look.

With less material, they contour the silhouette of the body and accent different pieces of the outfit.

Sure, these jeans contribute to the urban look, but roll up the ankles, trade in the sneakers for a pair of Clarks Wallabees and switch up the shirt for the modern,

rugged look: a two-for-one special.

The make-or-break pieces of the outfit, shirts and outerwear create the extra "pop," whether it be in print or shape.

When sporting a solid shirt, such as a v-neck or a crisp button-front, try throwing a bright cardigan into the mix to add contrast.

If prints are more your thing, try plaids, stripes, or even small polka dots (yes guys, polka dots) in the shirt.

Throw on a complementing jacket or vest and be on your way.

S h o w your feet some appreciation and go crazy with colors and styles in your shoes. Stay within the context of the outfit.

Y o u wouldn't wear Nike sneakers with your suit, would you? When going for the modern "roughing it" look, try some desert boots or rugged oxford dress shoes.

If urban street fashion is your forte, slip on a pair of low-top sneakers with a

very thin sole or a pair of moccasins. Urban Outfitters, TOMS and Adidas have great merchandise.

Although shoes can put a great outfit over the top, remember to keep it coherent with the rest of the outfit.

Like icing on the cake, a great accessory emphasizes personality.

Hats are among the most popular of accessories for men. From cabbie hats to basic beanies, guys have many options for that occasional messy hair day (or occasional "I'm too hungover/ still drunk from last night to w a s h my hair" day).

Less is more with hats: minimal print and a slim shape that doesn't overpower the rest of the outfit.

And a little helpful hint, if you aren't "punking" anybody, leave the trucker hat to Ashton Kutcher six years ago.

Bulky scarves have been hitting it off the past two seasons. H&M always has great, inexpensive

scarves. Bulky scarves with a slender shirt, both in solid colors, combined with dark jeans are great takes on modern street style.

Don't be afraid to throw on some jewelry either; a little hardware never hurt anyone.

Wearing bright metallic jewelry for guys, though, often diverts attention to one piece, rather than the whole outfit and tends to look a tad cheesy.

Play it cool with neutrals like silver and gunmetal.

Don't go overboard.

The last step in creating your own street style is an imperative detail — confidence. Walk like the badass you think you are.

People will admire your wardrobe choices almost as much as they'll admire your swagger.

John Fairchild said, " 'Style' is an expression of individua l i s m mixed with charisma."

If you can adopt his mindset, you'll own the streets.

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Re-play: 'Zombies Ate My Neighbors' CHASE KOENEKE MOVE Editor I can't find enjoyment out of Humans vs. Zombies, and I don't know why.

I love the concept of a strange college metagame.

I love the idea of the undead as a social commentary, a horror movie convention and as a vehicle for comedy in the movie "Zombieland," which came out earlier this year.

But for whatever reason, I can't seem to get into the bandana-clad activity sweeping our university.

I don't see myself packing a Nerf gun for my walk to class anytime soon, but I thought I might get into the spirit of the season a different way by going back and playing one of my favorite games featuring the nefarious brain-munchers: 1993's Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis classic, "Zombies Ate My Neighbors."

Playing in a top-down perspective as one of two teenage kids, it is up to you to search each level and save the remaining uninfected people from the creepy crawlies spawning around the area.

Although killing the various enemies wasn't really required, it was sure fun to do it with the random, mostly household weapons found in levels from suburban backyards to shopping malls to haunted castles.

Throughout the game, players utilized squirt guns, soda cans, silverware and weed

eaters to clear a path to your untainted human goals.

In addition to the wide variety of offensive equipment you'd pick up, you'd also discover many other items along the way. Some of these included clown balloons to distract enemies, running shoes to boost your speed for a short while and various potions that would turn your character into an ass-kicking monstrosity.

Not wanting the hero to have all the fun, developer LucasArts made sure there was a multitude of enemy types too.

Although there were many namesake zombies on the loose, you'd also run into mummies, werewolves, demented dolls and even a giant mutant baby.

Basically, if it danced in the "Monster Mash" or was a villain in a cheesy '50s horror flick, you'll be killing it — or re-killing it — here.

Also of note was the awesome sound design. Great, classic chiptune melodies permeated every level and stuck with you long after you'd put the controller down and the canned sound effects perfectly complemented the ridiculous concept.

Finding a copy of the game should be a cinch. It's a pretty easy cartridge to find at either Slackers or online at Amazon.

Nintendo and LucasArts just released it for the Wii's Virtual Console not too

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Although better zombie games, such as 'Left 4 Dead,' have since been released, 'Zombies Ate My Neighbors' will always have a place in our undead-slaying hearts. long ago.

Whether you still have a hankering for some Halloween fun or want to sharpen your undead shoot-

ing skills as HvZ runs down, "Zombies Ate My Neighbors" is the perfect game for you — and a buddy if you want to play the co-op mode.

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Overall record: 12-9 (conference 4-6) Last game: 0-3 loss at Texas Next game: at Kansas 7:30 p.m. Saturday Key player: Paola Ampudia has led the team in kills over the past five matches and has 82 in those games. She had 16 kills against Texas.

Overall record: 10-4-3 (conference 5-0-2) Last game: 1-0 win at Oklahoma Next game: vs. Iowa State 6:30 p.m. Friday Key player: Senior forward Michelle Collins leads the team with six goals on the season.

Overall record: 4-2 (conference 0-2) Last game: 33-17 loss at Oklahoma State Next game: vs. Texas 7 p.m. Saturday Key player: Sophomore quarterback Blaine Gabbert has had a completion percentage of 44.8 in the Tigers’ last two games (both losses).

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John Hunt Sports Columnist

Tebow deserves his media hype It’s 3:45 p.m. on a Saturday midway through the college football season, and I’ve just about had it with all the news about senior quarterback Tim Tebow of the Florida Gators.

At this point, I almost think I’d rather watch a blank TV screen than continue watching hearing about how great “Saint” Tebow is.

It seems like everyone who’s ever heard of the University of Florida is absolutely enamored of this guy. Yes, his stats are impressive, but does he really deserve all the hype he has garnered?

Watching the national championship game last year between the Gators and the Oklahoma Sooners, the extent to which the commentators gushed over him was simply nauseating.

It seemed like every time he got in the huddle, one of the announcers would harp on what a great example he is and how good of a sport he has become, before and after he got tagged with an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for taunting an Oklahoma defensive player with the Gator Chomp.

Then again, I’ve never met the man. He very well could be a real-life Clark Kent clad in orange and blue. The way the Gators faithfully accepted his announcement to come back and play his senior year (instead of opting for the NFL Draft), they very well might think he is. To say the crowd erupted after his announcement during the national championship reception is a gross understatement. Judging from the absolutely berserk response from the crowd, you would have thought he just won them another championship right there.

Perhaps he did. It’s difficult to argue against his past impact. Winning two national championships and being the first sophomore to win the Heisman Trophy, among numerous other accolades, are hard to ignore. People love him in Gainesville, Fla. There’s no question about that, but would he still be as highly considered if he hadn’t led them to the top twice?

Or perhaps that is all you have to do. Would the meanest, nastiest player be regarded just as highly if he matched Tebow in credentials?

For the sake of the “Gator Nation,” I hope not. Football is almost embarrassingly important on college campuses and if all you have to do to earn our hearts is pass well, it would be a sad state of affairs.

Although I pray this isn’t the case for football fans such as myself, I don’t think it is.

Tebow continues to prove he is from a different mold than most quarterbacks. His pledge when he was addressing the media following a 2008 loss to Ole Miss still gives me chills. It’s noteworthy when anyone gets a quote posted on a workout facility, but it’s unheard of when the guy’s still suiting up for you on weekends.

Although it’s always tough to see any player go down, I have never seen any group of people more distraught and concerned about the wellbeing of an individual player than when the Swamp was rattled by Tebow’s concussion in a game against Kentucky this season. Maybe there is more to this player than meets the eye.

Maybe he truly is one of those special, oncein-a-lifetime types of players. The type when every time he touches the football, something amazing happens.

Does he deserve all the hype he gets? That’s still to be determined, but I think I’ll take Saint Tebow over the blank TV screen for just a little bit longer.

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Defense ready for Baylor The Bears have not yet won a conference game.

SEAN LEAHY Sports Editor As Missouri enters November crunch time, the Tigers look to replicate the crunch they put on the Colorado offense last weekend for this Saturday’s game against Baylor.

Missouri racked up eight sacks, recovered a fumble and had one interception against Colorado.

Although the Tigers offense slowed down in the second half, the defense stepped up to secure the victory.

“Looking at a game like that, it’s a great building block,” junior cornerback Kevin Rutland said. “After one play was made, it seemed like the rest of the team was dying to make that next play. The energy was excellent that day.”

With the Big 12 North still up for grabs, Missouri (5-3, 1-3 Big 12) heads back to Faurot Field this Saturday to face off with Baylor (3-5, 0-4 Big 12).

Heading into the final month of the season, the Tigers will look to the defense to keep up pressure on opponents.

“It’s all about consistency,” coach Gary Pinkel said. “We’re more consistent on defense now and that’s where we’re trying to find ourselves on offense.”

Rutland got into the act Saturday with an interception and a sack. He said the key to replicating that defensive performance begins on the practice field.

“Practice with great focus, high intensity,” Rutland said. “If we practice like we play, we’ll be just fine this week.”

One player Missouri will not have to prepare for is Bears sophomore quarterback Robert Griffin.

Griffin, who threw for 2,091 yards and ran for 843 more in 2008, suffered an injury to his right knee Sept. 26 while playing against Northwestern State and went on to have season-ending surgery.

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Missouri junior linebacker Andrew Gachkar tackles Oklahoma State senior quarterback Zac Robinson during the OSU game at Boone Pickens Stadium in October.

Gachkar and the Tiger defense take on Baylor this weekend.

TEXAS BIG STEP The Longhorns are No. 1 in the country in scoring offense and have outscored their opponents by 164 points. Here is how Texas has fared so far this season: 9/5 W 59-20 over Louisiana-Monroe 9/12 W 41-10 over Wyoning 9/19 W 34-24 over Texas Tech 9/26 W 64-7 over UTEP 10/10 W 38-14 over Colorado 10/17 W 16-13 over Oklahoma SPENCER PEARSON/GRAPHIC DESIGNER

The loss of Griffin was a major blow to Baylor’s offense, one the team has struggled to overcome.

Baylor opened the season winning three of its first four games but has dropped its last four games.

The Bears are the only team in the Big 12 yet to win a conference game and have scored no more than 10 points in a game during the losing streak.

Regardless of Griffith’s absence, Missouri will look to continue the

physical play it displayed against the Buffaloes.

“It was important for (the defense) to know the reason those turnovers happened wasn’t because of luck,” Pinkel said. “It was because of physical play and ripping the ball out and doing all those other things.”

The Tiger linebacker corps of senior Sean Weatherspoon, junior Andrew Gachkar and sophomore Will Ebner combined for 25 total tackles Saturday.

Ebner sacked and forced a fumble from Colorado sophomore quarterback Tyler Hansen in the first quarter.

“It was a big game for our defense coming together,” Ebner said. “It was a big step for us. We felt like we had the momentum on the defensive side of the ball the whole game.”

With four games left on the schedule, Pinkel said the time is now for Missouri to prove what kind of team it is.

“If you want to have great success as a football team, you got to win in November,” Pinkel said.

Analysis: Tigers in Big 12 Tournament Coach Bryan Blitz was named the Big 12 Coach of the Year again.

VINNIE DUBER Staff Writer The Missouri women’s soccer team might not have been able to complete a nearly unthinkable task — going undefeated in Big 12 play — but with the Big 12 Tournament underway, it has nothing but success to build upon.

Two weekends ago, the Tigers captured the first regular season Big 12 conference championship in any sport at Missouri since 1997. The following Friday, they were handed their first loss of the conference season by rival Kansas, 3-2, in Lawrence, Kan. After the regular season concluded, Missouri was honored with several conference accolades. Coach Bryan Blitz was named the Big 12 Coach of the Year for the second time in three years.

Senior defender Crystal Wagner was named the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year. Wagner and senior forward

Kristin Andrighetto were named to the All-Big 12 first team, and senior forward Michelle Collins and senior goalkeeper Tasha Dittamore were named to the AllBig 12 second team.

Ten Tigers were named to the Big 12 All-Academic Team, seven to the first team and three to the second team. Senior midfielder Bree Thornton was one of 11 players in the conference to post a 4.0 GPA. The loss at Kansas was not the perfect way to head to the postseason, but Missouri certainly was not going to dwell on the loss.

Blitz has emphasized all season long he wants his team to take the season one game at a time. It is a way of thinking his players have most definitely bought into.

And, since a Sept. 20 loss in Los Angeles to college soccer powerhouse UCLA, the Tigers have lost just once — the regular season finale at Kansas.

It would not be long, though, before Missouri would have its revenge on the Jayhawks. They bested Kansas 3-2 in overtime during the first round of the Big 12 Tournament on Wednesday night in San Antonio.

Two more wins and the Tigers will bring their second straight Big 12 Tournament championship back to Columbia. The Big 12 Tournament championship game will take place Sunday afternoon.

As has been the case all season long, the Tigers are relying on the experience of their seniors to guide the team to new heights. The team’s two top goal scorers are seniors — Andrighetto and Collins.

Collins scored in the regular season finale at Kansas and Andrighetto scored twice in the first round match against the Jayhawks in San Antonio, including the game winner in overtime.

It will be the Tigers’ senior members’ continued elevated play that will determine just how far Missouri goes in the postseason. The Tigers’ aggressive offensive attack is their strongest attribute, and if they can keep pressuring with their talented forwards, they have a great shot at advancing far into the tournament.

It is yet to be determined whether the Tigers will host first and second round games of the NCAA Tournament. The first game of the NCAA Tournament will be Nov. 13.

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