The Maneater -- Volume 77, Issue 12

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Columbia, Missouri • Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Vol. 77, No. 12

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MSO hosts Fast-a-thon to raise money, educate

Reggae at Roots 'N Blues 'N BBQ

GARRETT RICHIE Staff Writer The Muslim Student Organization hosted a charity Fast-a-thon on Monday in Stotler Lounge to raise money for victims of the recent Pakistan flood and to educate students about fasting and Islam. The Fast-a-thon usually coincides with the month of Ramadan. MSO spokesperson Mahir Khan said this year’s Fast-a-thon was held further from Ramadan due to scheduling conflicts at the beginning of the school year. “We actually put on the Fasta-thon every single year around the time of Ramadan,” Khan said. “MSOs across the country do the

same event.” Khan said the Fast-a-thon has had a steady audience since it has been on campus. “We’ve had a consistent Fast-athon for the last four or five years,” Khan said. “We’ve probably had around 20 or 30 people fast with us every single year, but it’s pretty consistent.” The Fast-a-thon, which had about 80 participants this year, began with a short presentation on the basics of Islam, followed by a break-fast, evening prayers and a discussion of students’ experiences with fasting. Khan said the event provides an opportunity for MSO to edusee MSO, page 6

SAM GAUSE/SENIOR STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Taj Weekes of Taj Weekes and Adow performs during his set Saturday afternoon during the Roots ‘N Blues ‘N BBQ festival. The festival took place in downtown Columbia on Friday and Saturday.

Analysis: Tigers look toward conference play after 4-0 start JOHN MONTESANTOS Staff Writer The Missouri football team finished up its nonconference schedule with a decisive victory over Miami of Ohio more than a week ago, putting the team at 4-0 this season. But the undefeated record doesn’t tell the whole story for the Tigers, who were inconsistent in the four-game span and suffered a few ups and downs. Week one looked troublesome when Missouri was down 10 at halftime to an Illinois team led by a freshman quarterback. But a strong defen-

sive stand in the second half got them a win in the season opener. The Tigers turned things around in week two with a home opener blowout over McNeese State, but it didn’t mean much since the Cowboys are probably their easiest matchup of the season. The roller coaster continued the next week as Missouri looked flat against San Diego State. The Tigers trailed with less than two minutes remaining before a 68-yard touchdown reception bailed them out. The Tigers responded well in week four, executing well

on both sides of the ball and stomping an improved Miami of Ohio team. No matter if it was a rout or a come-from-behind victory, junior quarterback Blaine Gabbert said he thinks a win is a win. “We saw at the beginning of the season that we had to end nonconference play at 4-0,” Gabbert said. “We’re here today, and it doesn’t matter how we got here, as long as we’re 4-0.” Among the inconsistency on offense, sophomore wide see FOOTBALL, page 6

Tiger football player arrested for drinking while driving Missouri football junior defensive lineman Jimmy Burge was arrested Saturday for drinking alcohol while driving. Columbia Police Department spokeswoman Jill Wieneke said an officer pulled Burge over for making an illegal left-hand turn. “He could smell alcohol and thought he (Burge) might be intoxicated,” Wieneke said. The officer asked Burge if he had been drinking, and he told the

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officer he had not. “He was obviously suspicious, because it didn’t match up with what the officer was seeing,” Wieneke said. The officer conducted a field sobriety test and took Burge to the department on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. At the station, police conducted a blood alcohol level test. “He didn’t blow a .08 or over,” Wieneke said. “He did test positive

for presence of alcohol, but it was below the legal limit and he’s 21 (years old).” The officer did find an open bottle of beer in Burge truck that was still cold, Wieneke said. The officer asked Burge if he had been drinking while driving. After initially denying that he had, Burge told police that he had been consuming alcohol while driving. see BURGE, page 6

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Sorority sisters of Alpha Phi view a plaque dedicated to the group’s centennial celebration Saturday at the Alpha Phi house. The plaque stands on the front lawn of the Alpha Phi house on Providence Road.

Alpha Phi marks centennial celebration SALLY FRENCH Staff Writer More than 600 Alpha Phi collegians and alumnae flooded the sorority’s house on Providence Road this weekend to celebrate the Omicron Chapter’s Centennial Anniversary. The weekend featured events including the “Move Your Phi’t” Heart Walk through campus, benefiting women’s heart health and a tented gala and banquet with entertainment by current members of the sorority as well as alumni. But the event drew more than just Alpha Phi women. Mayor Bob McDavid spoke Saturday morning on the lawn of the Alpha Phi House in a

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ceremony. McDavid, an MU alumnus, studied at the MU School of Medicine, and noted he delivered some of the babies who are now members of the Omicron Chapter of the Alpha Phi sorority. After McDavid read a proclamation from the City of Columbia, a plaque, which stands in the front yard of the house, was revealed to dedicate to the house. The plaque notes the history of the house, as well as distinguished alumnae, including Carrie Francke, who is the first woman president of the Missouri Students Association and Melodie A. Powell, who is the former national president of the Mizzou Alumni see CEREMONY, page 6

Women of the gridiron The Columbia Enforcers are preparing for their first season in the Women's Spring Football League. Arts, page 13


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