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Thousands of freshmen dash through the columns Aug. 20, on Francis Quadrangle. This year’s freshman class has broken 10 enrollment records with 6,168 students attending, eight more than last year’s class.

Student body enrollment breaks records MU’s student body has never been larger.

MU’s student enrollment on the first day of classes Monday broke records across the board,

from minority numbers to firsttime college students.

Enrollment totaled 33,318 students, which is 1,309 more than at this time last year.

“It’s wonderful to see that as our enrollment continues to grow, so does the quality

of our students,” Vice Provost for Enrollment Management Ann Korschgen said in a news release. “As the state’s flagship, land grant, research university, one of our primary missions is to prepare our students for a global economy.”

This year’s incoming class of 6,168 students is the largest in MU’s history, eight more than last year. The mean ACT score of the freshman class grew to 25.7, the second highest in MU’s history. Of the incoming class, 1,099 come from minority back-

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Graduate students prepare Columbia Transit System for reduction in federal aid changes shuttle service The changes for graduate student loans will go into effect July 1, 2012.

HUNTER WOODALL Staff Writer During the debt ceiling debate on Capitol Hill, Congress cut $917 billion in programs and slashed federal funds across the board.

MU graduate students will feel the impact of these cuts almost immediately due to budget restrictions on federal loan programs. Graduate students

who have taken out loans may now have to start paying their loans back while they are still in school.

“School is going to become increasingly expensive for many students across the country,” said Luke Russell, MU graduate professional council issues coordinator. “For some that might mean that it no longer remains a viable option. We seem to be living in a time when most everyone is tightening their already tight belts.”

To help reduce the national deficit, Congress made the deci-

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HUNTER WOODALL Staff Writer For the past two years, sophomore Alexis Engleman has commuted to MU from her offcampus apartment.

“My entire freshman year at MU was made possible by the campus bus transportation,” Engleman said. “If I didn't have the bus, it would've been a lot more stressful and expensive on gas and meter change to drive my own car.”

Engleman said the reliability of the local bus routes was one of the main reasons she stayed off campus this school year as well.

“It was a nice selling point for

renewing the lease I had at the apartment complex,” Engleman said. “Now that this is no longer true, I feel that it just makes students' commute to campus that much harder.”

At the end of the spring semester, MU and the Columbia Transit System told local apartment complexes that shuttle services would be changed in certain areas of town. Last school year, MU leased rooms in the Campus Lodge apartment complex to house students who were unable to find a residence hall.

“The university funded the shuttle service and rooms,” Columbia Transit spokesper-

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grounds, up 57 students from last year.

The total number of students who identify in a minority population grew by 529, putting the total at 4,480. Both the black

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INSIDE RECORD NUMBERS FOR PHA RECRUITMENT Formal Recruitment 2011 began with 1,654 freshman, sophomore and junior women.

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Board of Curators increases diversity

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Running through the columns is a tradition for incoming MU freshmen. After passing through the columns, freshmen are treated to Tiger Stripe ice cream from Buck’s Ice Cream Place.

Panhellenic Formal Recruitment breaks records again SAVANNAH KANNBERG Reporter

The Panhellenic Association wrapped up another Formal Recruitment week Aug. 20 with another participation record broken.

Formal Recruitment started Aug. 14, when 1,654 freshman, sophomore and junior women ended their summer vacation early and descended upon MU. This year’s crop of potential sorority members had 202 more than last year’s record breaker of 1,452 signups.

Every year more women register for recruitment as more students are admitted into MU, said PHA spokeswoman Crystal Richardson. “(This year’s change) was the addition of one more social to both Wednesday and Thursday in order to keep the potential member groups down to a more manageable number for the chapters,” Richardson said in an email.

In an intensely organized process, potential members are split into groups of about 80 women, each group with a different daily schedule. Groups visit seven of the 14 PHA sorority houses Monday and the other seven Tuesday, freshman Katerina Rios said.

“We would line up in alphabetical order and an air horn would blow, the blinds and doors would open and girls would come out doing their house chant,” Rios said. “Each girl from the house was paired with a potential mem-

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ber and have a 20-minute social to see if your personality clicked.”

A mutual selection process is used throughout the Formal Recruitment process. As potential members pick their favorite houses, those houses choose women to come back the next day, as well.

On Wednesday, women can see a maximum of 11 houses, Rios said. “(Potential members) see skits that will give insight into each of the chapters,” the PHA’s website stated.

Thursday marked Philanthropy Day, where sororities talked to visitors about money they have raised and projects they worked on. At the end of the day, potential members “preferenced” again for the last day of socials.

During the preferencing process, women chose their favorite sororities in no particular order and ranked the leftovers as alternates in case a house did not invite them back.

“I liked all three of my (preferenced) choices,” Rios said. “It was really hard to distinguish which one would be the perfect fit, because they were all great houses.”

During the course of the week, women visit fewer and fewer houses until they find the one house that feels right. It can be an overwhelming week for many women, Rios said.

“1,190 women received bids on Bid Day with (a) majority getting their first preference,” Richardson said.

Finally, Saturday was Bid Day, the end of the busy week. At noon, all the potential members

remaining lined up on the Francis Quadrangle with envelopes behind their backs. Contrary to a popular campus myth, potential members who were not chosen by any houses did not receive envelopes with the word “No” inside, Rios said.

There was a countdown from 10 and the women ripped open the envelopes, Rios said.

“We ran across the Quad to bunches of screaming girls from our new house,” said Rios, now an Alpha Delta Pi member. “I think every house has its own merits, and is really good. In each of the 14 houses, there were intelligent, funny and kind girls, so you really just can’t go wrong.”

Rios also said she was excited about her Bid Day invitation.

“When I saw the really pretty invitation with the seal, I was ecstatic,” she said.

Six of the nine members of the UM System Board of Curators all fit the same profile.

They’re men, and they’re white.

But, recent appointments indicate a change in the makeup of the board. David Steward, serving District 2 since earlier this year, is black. Friday, Gov. Jay Nixon appointed a second woman to the board, Pamela Henrickson, a lawyer from Jefferson City.

Henrickson said the board should represent the larger body of people involved in the UM System -- the students, faculty, alumni and Missouri residents.

“Gender and race play a part in people’s viewpoints, but they’re not the only factors that affect people’s viewpoints,” she said. “If you look at economic backgrounds, geographic backgrounds, educational backgrounds, all of those levels of diversity should be considered.”

Henrickson will represent District 4, currently held by Doug Russell, who has served since 2005. Her term will expire Jan. 1, 2017.

Henrickson earned her undergraduate degree from Southern Methodist University and a degree in law from MU. Noor Azizan-Gardner, director for Programming and Professional Development in the Chancellor’s Diversity Initiative, said MU patrons have been seeking increased diversity on the Board of Curators for years.

“I think that’s always been something many, many people would like to see,” she said.

“We’ve had several faculty, staff and students point out to us.

It’s really important to see that the University of Missouri has a diverse board of curators that represents the diversity of the state.”

The first woman to serve on the board, Mrs. Henry J. Haskell, was appointed in 1941.

Since then, 14 women, including current member Judith Haggard

and appointee Henrickson, have been selected for the Board of Curators.

“It’s looking pretty good so far considering that 10, 15 years ago, the board looked very different from what the board looks like now,” Director of Diversity Programming Noor Azizan-Gardner said.

Evidence supporting the benefits of having a diverse board of directors, Azizan-Gardner said, can be found by examining some of the most successful companies in the country. She said when people of different backgrounds gather, innovation often results.

“If you look at a lot of boards of trustees from the very elite private schools, you see that they’re very diverse,” she said.

“Something can be said about a very diverse board of trustees or board of curators that will provide a much more innovative or creative governance.”

Nixon said in a news release that Henrickson will join the board in overseeing operations throughout the UM System. The governor’s office could not be reached for comment.

“I am pleased to appoint Pam Henrickson to this important board that guides the University of Missouri system,” Nixon said in the release. “The board faces many crucial decisions ahead as the universities in the system continue to provide a top-notch education to their students.”

Azizan-Gardner s aid Henrickson’s appointment moves the UM System in the right direction to collaborate ideas from a diverse group to solve important problems in today’s world.

“I think one of our responsibilities as stewards of the citizens of Missouri is that we make the right kind of universities that everybody here would be really proud of,” she said. “The research we do here, the services that we provide should provide hopefully the knowledge and solutions to some of our most critical problems of the 21st century.”

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Potential new sorority members fill David R. Francis Quadrangle on Saturday for “Bid Day.” Thousands of girls held their breath before opening their bid cards offered by each sorority, hoping to get invited to join the sorority of their choice.

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

1. POLICE ARREST SUSPECT OFFERING TO PAY VICTIM FOR SEX The Columbia Police Department arrested Earl Stapleton at about 4:30 p.m. Sunday when he approached a 17-year-old female at the 1700 block of Providence Road, CPD spokeswoman Latisha Stroer said.

The victim telephoned police to report harassment and told officers he offered her $100 to have sex with him.

2. ARGUMENT BETWEEN ROMANTIC PARTNERS LEADS TO ASSAULT Police were called to a disturbance at the 600 block of North Garth Avenue at about 2:49 a.m.

Sunday. C. L. Clewies, 59, and his partner were reported to have gotten in a heated argument when she told him she no longer wanted to see him and asked him to leave.

The victim reported that Clewies left the residence and that she proceeded to lock the door as he left. Later Clewies returned and forced open the door. The door frame was damaged in the process.

Once in the home, Clewies hit the victim multiple times in the face, both slapping and punching her.

Clewies also used his sandal to strike her over her body. He then shoved her onto a bed and choked her by wrapping one hand around her throat and his other hand over her nose and mouth. He made verbal threats to the victim, including threats to her life. When

officers arrived to the scene, the victim had a number of visible injuries. Police also found a small amount of powder cocaine during their search.

Clewies was arrested for domestic assault in the second degree, first-degree burglary and possession of a controlled substance.

3. POLICE MAKE ARREST IN VIOLENT RELATIONSHIP Michael McClain, 32, was arrested Sunday at about 10:44 a.m. after officers were called to the 700 block of Fairview Avenue regarding a reported assault.

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McClain, have been together for four years, and a lot of violence had transpired. The victim reported that McClain came to her residence around 3 or 4 a.m. and looked through her phone. She had made a phone call to one man, which upset McClain. The victim said that she was intoxicated at the time and felt that the argument calmed down, but escalated once more around 8:30 a.m.

The victim reported that the argument was both verbal and physical. She told police McClain grabbed, punched and kicked her in the chest approximately 15 times. She said McClain got a belt and hit her with it at least five times in the legs, shoulders and back of the head. The victim said she tried to run out multiple

times, but McClain continued to grab her and hold her there.

She said McClain broke her cell phone, and she was finally able to escape to a nearby residence and call police.

When they arrived, they confirmed her injuries, and McClain was arrested for two counts of second-degree domestic assault, felonious restraint, property damage and tampering with a victim.

If you have information on these crimes, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 875-TIPS. All calls are conďŹ dential.

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All dining halls go trayless The change will save 65 tons of food per year.

BRITTANY KING Reporter After a trial run during Summer Welcome sessions, Campus Dining Services officially decided all dining halls will become trayless for the 2011-12 school year.

The decision was made after the positive response of the trial at Summer Welcome this year.

Missouri Students Association President Eric Woods and Residence Halls Association President Chris Rucker asked incoming freshmen their opinions on trayless dining during meals at Rollins dining hall.

They received positive feedback and support from the Summer Welcome attendees.

“Eric Woods and I visited Summer Welcome sessions during meal times and asked the freshmen their opinions on trayless dining,” Rucker said.

“The success was unbelievable.”

Woods said the transition to trayless dining was more accepted than previous attempts because of the time period the trial was given.

“Previous times the trial was given mid-semester,” Woods said. “It’s not a good test time because you give them one thing

and then take it away.”

Even though all the dining halls are trayless, different halls offer different services based on the building. Plaza 900 and Mark Twain Market still use trays for students to put their waste on after they are finished eating.

“Those buildings are made to accommodate trays,” Woods said. “CDS doesn’t have money to change that at the moment, however, there will still be a marked decrease in food waste.”

Woods said the university is looking into purchasing belts that wouldn’t require trays, but they cost upwards of $50,000 each.

Students are encouraged to fit as much trash on the trays as possible to continue to reduce the use of soap and water needed to clean the trays.

Dobbs offers students disposable plates and cups in place of the trays and reusable plates other dining halls offer because the hall was built without a dish room.

Trayless dining falls under the school’s sustainability program, which works to make the school more eco-friendly. With this change 65 tons of food and drink are no longer being wasted on campus and 100,000 gallons of water a year are being conserved, as well, according to the CDS website.

“I think it’s fabulous,” fresh-

ORG to add new groups this school year Thirty-two new organizations have contacted ORG. DREW KOCH Reporter Thirty-two student groups have contacted the Organization Resource Group to created or renew a club this academic year, and Vice Chairwoman Administration Ashley Todd said that number will continue to grow.

“It’s a little too early to tell, but we’ve already been contacted by 32 orgs this year looking to be created, or renewed for this school year,” she said.

Last year 150 groups tried to get off the ground. Todd said that number was the most to ever contact ORG. Todd said she expects that with the record-breaking size of this year’s freshman class, there will be a huge potential of exceeding the number of requests. Between 50 and 60 groups are actually successful in becoming recognized as an organization.

There are two refusal periods within the ORG creation process.

First, many groups fail to even pursue the idea of the group beyond filling out a form. During the initial criteria-producing period, ORG also determines whether there are any other groups with a similar premise, Todd said.

During the second refusal period the managers or creators of the potential group need to create a

constitution, find a faculty member to be the group’s advisor and acquire at least 10 group members.

Among other rejection criteria, a group can be turned down if its activities pose any kind of liability to its members or MU, Todd said.

For a group to be successful in sticking around for more than one year, Todd said organizations need to stay active and have frequent correspondence with ORG. ORG is also in the process of launching ORGThink, a new program to improve the efficiency of its student organization database.

“Basically, its ORG’s version of Facebook,” Todd said.

Todd said ORG has been working hard over the summer to potentially put ORGThink to use during the spring semester.

Todd also said it will make ORG a lot more effective, efficient, as well as more social.

“It’s getting hard to determine exact numbers of who are a part of these groups,” she said. “The database is a little out of date and not fully accurate.”

Vice Chairwoman of Finance Armeen Mistry said ORGThink will improve the process of student organizations applying for budgets.

Mistry also said every group has an equal chance to get funding for special events and traveling, as well as booking guest speakers.

“The reason why I wanted to be a part of ORG was that it provides (finances) for the groups,” she said. “(ORG) provide(s) a lot of funding, and it isn’t based on (organization) size.”

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Freshmen Jessica Vaughn, left, and Kelsey Burns have lunch without trays Friday at Plaza 900.

Mark Twain Market, Rollins and Pavilion at Dobbs also feature trayless dining beginning this semester to reduce waste and conserve energy.

man Emily Topczewski said.

“You pay more attention to what you eat. I just get up once and get as much as I can carry, and then I’m done because I never want to wait in those lines for more food.”

Not only is the trayless dining option more environmentally friendly, but it is also saving CDS money, which in turn can benefit the students.

“Instead of pocketing the savings, CDS wants to know how students want to improve dining services,” Woods said.

Rucker said resources could be redistributed by expanding the use of locally grown foods, a larger variety of foods and more fresh fruits and vegetables, but are not limited to these options.

Former MSA President Jordan Paul, who also tried to

enact trayless dining during his tenure, was pleased about the new hall options.

“It’s good,” he said. “It finally happened. It’s never been an earth-shattering thing, but it’ll cut down on how much we waste and hopefully allow CDS to do things they haven’t been able to before, such as expanding meal options.”

Incoming freshman Carol Sun brought music, laughter to others Sun died Aug. 3 from complications resulting from Moyamoya disease.

JIMMY HIBSCH News Editor Whether it was belting out a note, making a friend laugh or helping someone through a rough time, incoming freshman Carol Sun’s voice was powerful.

“There was something amazing about Carol,” close friend Camille Hosman said. “He managed to make time for everything and everyone and not lose track of what mattered to him.

He was definitely a successful guy, but also really caring and considerate. He was always willing to go out of his way for people.”

Sun, of Columbia, died Aug. 3 at Saint Louis University Hospital after complications sustained from Moyamoya disease, a rare genetic disorder that narrows the brain’s blood vessels.

In just about two weeks, Sun would have started his freshman year at MU as an undeclared major in the College of Arts and Science. He had been exploring the option of MU’s College of Engineering. After strongly considering the Missouri University of Science and Technology, he decided to stay at MU to be close to home, friends and fam-

ily.

He had just graduated from Rock Bridge High School, and loved ones said he was looking forward to college.

“He had made all of his plans to go to Rolla, but then he decided to go to Mizzou to stay close to home,” sophomore Mike Sun, Sun's brother, said. “He had a friend base here and everything, so ultimately he decided to stay here.”

In high school, Sun was active in choir. In the two choirs he participated in, he competed in both district and state competitions. He loved music — both performing or listening to it, friends said.

He was a concert aficionado. He purchased a three-day pass to Lollapalooza in early August. He also frequented The Blue Note to feed his love for live music. His favorite bands ranged from Coldplay to Kanye West, and he loved “Glee” and “The Sing-Off.” “He was always into music,” Mike Sun said. “It’s really just always been a part of his life.

From early on, he just loved to perform.”

At Rock Bridge he also participated in the Global Issues and Harry Potter clubs and served as president of the Young Democrats.

Friends said they’ll remember Sun for his humor. Close friend Nina Parker said he walked through school once dressed as a Bruin Girl and another time as

Santa. His antics at school could make almost anyone laugh, and subsequently, become his friend.

“He was always one to make people laugh,” Parker said. “I think it was because of his honesty. I think this is also what made people gravitate toward him so much. He could make a stranger his best friend in minutes.”

Despite his humor, he never lost his competitive edge, Mike Sun said.

“He was a very outgoing, competitive guy,” he said. “He loved playing board games.”

Mike Sun said he and his brother would spend entire nights playing board and card games. These are some of his fondest memories of Carol, he said.

“We woud play games sometimes up until sunrise and then go back to sleep and come back the next night and play more games,” he said.

Parker said he was very classy, for lack of a better way to describe it.

“He always made sure that he was in style and very up to date,” she said. “His possessions were always of the best quality. He wore a white suit to prom, for goodness sakes.”

More than 300 loved ones have gathered on Facebook to post memories of Sun. Sun is survived by his parents Yichang and Lei Bao Sun and his brother Mike.

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FRESHMAN: MU boasts its largest freshman class in history Continued from page 1 and Hispanic student enrollment records set records for both first-time and total enrollment. The student body that identifies as black grew by 205 students to a total of 2,231, and the student body who identifies as Hispanic rose by 100, putting it at 882.

In-state first-time college students were among the only groups to drop in enrollment.

This group dropped from 4,409 to 4,243, or a total of 166 students. This was expected and continues to be expected until 2014, Korschgen said.

“As we expected, the number of Missouri high school graduates declined this year,” she said.

“However, a significant increase in the number of out-of-state students offset that decrease, and we are glad to welcome them to our Mizzou family.”

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student enrollment increased to 1,925, 174 more than last year. Total out-of-state enrollment rose 812 and total in-state enrollment grew 497.

Transfer, graduate and professional student enrollment set records as well, to 1,390, 6,268 and 1,239 respectively.

Student retention increased to 85.1, which is the third highest in MU’s history. Retention is measured as the number of freshmen who return in the fall for their sophomore year. The increase of 0.6 percent is notable given 2010 the record-breaking 2011 size of last year’s incoming class.

To help accommodate the increased number of students, MU spokesman Christian Basi said MU maximized its use of classroom space. With the recently completed renovations to Tate and Switzler halls, more space is available.

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“Transportation is an important factor that students should consider when moving off campus and finding housing that is outside the control of the university,” Stedem said. “Both Campus Lodge and The Reserves knew the shuttle service was funded by MU and both were notified that the MU would no longer be funding transit services once Residential Life was able to open the new dorms."

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tinued funding for part of the shuttle service. son Jill Stedem said. “Since The According to Stedem, when Reserves was next door, they Columbia Transit notified piggy-backed off of the Campus apartment complexes about the Lodge service so their students changes this summer, they were could ride as well.” also told that if they did want As a result of campus conshuttle service to and from camstruction, 300 students lived in pus they would have to fund it the Campus Lodge last year until themselves. residence hall spaces became “A proposal from Columbia available.

Transit has been submitted to “If new destinations were both Campus Lodge and The to be added to the Columbia Reserves giving them the option Transit's system, apartment to fund this service so stucomplexes would need to fully dents can utilize public transfund this service,” Stedem said. portation,” Stedem said. “It is “The city does not have the unknown at this time if they budget to do so without fundplan to do so. If they choose to ing. The city has no control over fund it, they will be added to what students renting apartour routes and we will re-do our ments are told by the apartment schedules to include their destimanagers.” nations.”

More than 2 million riders The Columbia Transit system used the Columbia Transit syshas six contracts with apartment tem in the last fiscal year. Of owners who fund the Gold and Black Routes — bus routes that are aimed to help students off campus commute to MU. According to Jim Joy, director of MU Parking and Harpo’s Transportation services, the city does not have enough room in Broadway the budget to add new routes or The shuttles to several off-campus housing destinations. locations has been changed “I cannot honestly say that this year. there is a greater demand for parking permits," Joy said.

Black Night Shuttle: "Many of the students who lived Thursday - Saturday in those areas last year and rode and used the bus system also had parking permits. That’s been known for quite some time by people that there would be no transit there.”

Although the morning and evening shuttle service to camCampus pus changed this year, officially View Apts there were no routes canceled by the Columbia Transit System. way k r a Monday was the first day the P e on new transit schedule went into Grindst effect.

“My personal opinion is, give Nifong The Cottages Gateway it a week to see what’s out there,” Joy said. “I know the city is talkApts ing to those apartment managers and those apartment managLog Hill ers are talking to the city. That’s Source: Columbia Transit System CASEY PURCELLA | GRAPHICS ASSISTANT a business deal.”

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Classes have also been moved to different locations around campus so the space can be used efficiently.

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available until Sept. 19, the 20th day of classes.

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AID: Changes in loans begin on July 1, 2012 Continued from page 1 sion to end funding for certain federal loan programs for graduate students. These federal subsidized loan programs allowed students to take out loans interest-free if they were paid back within six months of graduation.

“Graduate school is an expensive and time-consuming endeavor,” Russell said. “This is incredibly unfortunate because it is also one of the key places where innovation sparks to help keep America on the front-lines of technological development, and help America remain globally competitive.”

The changes for loan subsidies will go into effect July 1, 2012.

“Graduate students who were eligible for subsidized loans will now experience higher costs associated with their student loans,” said Nick Prewett, MU interim director of student financial aid. “The amount of total loan eligibility will not change, so students still have loan options, albeit at a higher cost.”

Though the impact on graduate students will be costly, taxpayers will save $21.6 billion over the next ten years because of the changes made to federal loans for graduate students, according to the Congressional Budget Office.

“It may cause some people sitting on the fence to rethink attendance, however students' intent on a graduate education will still attend,” Prewett said.

Congress also cut funding that would provide credit for students who repaid their loans within one year of graduation.

“In the short term I don’t think it will have much of an effect on students getting loans,” Graduate Professional Council President Kristofferson Culmer said. “The impact will not immediately deter students from taking out loans, or make them think twice about attending grad school.”

Due to budget issues, Congress and the United States Department of Education are utilizing the savings from graduate loan subsidies to reinforce the Pell Grant program, Prewett said.

“Students look at graduate school as a way to improve their employability after college,” Culmer said. “It will be more costly, but it’s still a valuable investment to get a graduate degree.”

According to the Kansas City Star, $644 million in Pell Grants were awarded to Missouri college students in 2010. By cutting federal loan subsidies, Congress achieved its goal of providing additional funding for undergraduates by adding $17 billion to provide them with additional financial aid until 2013.

With 10 months left until loan subsidies are removed from the federal budget, Russell said he worries that Congress is dealing a significant blow to U.S. education.

“One of the worst things the federal government could do now is to also cut funding for research and grants,” Russell said. “It would not only make it incredibly difficult for American students to choose to continue on to, and remain in, graduate school, but it could also drastically impact our ability to remain premiere producers of research.”

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MSA works to rejuvenate Swimmer's life revolved campus tailgating program around her sport, friends JIMMY HIBSCH News Editor

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When not filled with cars, The EndZone, previously known as The Jungle, will be MU’s newest tailgating spot. The EndZone is located at the corner of Maryland Avenue and Rollins Street and will open for the first home game Sept. 3.

HUNTER WOODALL Staff Writer After failing to attract students to last year’s school sponsored football tailgating area, The Jungle, Missouri Students Association leaders decided to start from scratch this year with their latest pre-game activity, The EndZone.

“There were a lot of mishaps and poor planning that went into the development of The Jungle,” MSA President Eric Woods said.

“What we ended up having was an event that was very poorly attended and not very successful even though we started to show some progress towards the end.”

Admission prices at The Jungle were $20 and tailgaters had to be member of a student group.

Parking was not available for those who attended.

“It became kind of a joke, and we really wanted to disassociate our new attempts at creating a different program with the failure of The Jungle,” Woods said. “The rebranding is because we want to start new and have this event stand on its own.”

Students can reserve a spot for the tailgating area either online or can come the day of the game and

take a spot if there are any more available.

The tailgating area will also have a community area with table, chairs and food for those fans who don’t have a grill or cooler to bring to the game.

“You can just come in, hang out at your own leisure, play some games, meet some people and then go to the game,” Woods said.

“We’re really changing the way that students are able to show up and participate.”

The EndZone was the brainchild of junior Corey Jenkins.

“I applied for a job with MSA and they told me about The Jungle and how it didn’t have a coordinator and they believed that might have led to its unsuccessful start,” Jenkins said. “They wanted me to make it my full time job to run the tailgate and organize it and turn it into something that students would enjoy.”

Admission to the tailgating area is free, but if tailgaters wish to park their cars, there is a $5 fee.

“As we get further into the season and see how the response is for our first couple tailgates we could bring in live entertainment,” Jenkins said.

The EndZone will be located on the metered lot of CG-17 at the

corner of Maryland and Rollins street and will open at 11 a.m. before every home game. Prior to the first home game, MSA will provide a free breakfast buffet from Jack’s Gourmet Restaurant.

According to Woods, The Jungle had six MU Police Department officers who were tied to the tailgating lot. He said that by changing the security presence, more students will be open to tailgating in The Endzone.

“We will not have officers assigned to the lot specifically,” Woods said. “It will just become part of the regular MUPD security circuit on game day. It will be monitored but not be policed.”

Beer is allowed in the tailgating area, but there is no hard liquor or glass allowed.

“What we’re going for is a kind of a low stress, but laid back and fun student tailgating environment,” Woods said.

Jenkins estimates that anywhere from 100 to 150 people will be in attendance for The EndZone’s first tailgate Sept. 3.

“We’re going to try and attract people by making it a more fun and comfortable environment,” Woods said. “It’s a little more down to earth, but it’s still going to be a lot of fun.”

MU swimmer Sasha Menu Courey was all about water — whether it be the water she “lived” in or the water she brought to her parents’ eyes as they recall their daughter’s life.

“I really believe she was here to make a difference,” her mother Lynn Courey said.

Menu Courey of Toronto, Canada, died June 17 after a battle with borderline personality disorder.

She was about to enter her junior year as a psychology major.

Her mother said she was confident her daughter was going to put her degree to good use helping others.

“If you needed someone to listen to you, Sasha was the first one in line to help out,” Courey said.

The family was touched by all of the stories her daughter’s loved ones have shared with the family.

One story in particular encapsulated Menu Courey’s compassionate and caring nature, she said.

“Sasha gave a friend a necklace with a cross that she said had helped her through a hard time,” Courey said. “Her friend gave it back to me at the memorial. She always encouraged her friends to look at the positive side of things.”

This was one of many stories that captured her personality, her mother said. More of these memories have been compiled on a Facebook page, where more than 350 loved ones have gathered to share memories of Menu Courey.

However, kindness toward others wasn’t the only thing that defined Menu Courey — so did her scent.

“Sasha always smelled like vanilla,” close friend and track athlete Allyson Brown said. “If you walked into a room and you smelled vanilla, you were like, ‘Sasha is here.’”

Aside from her friends and family, Menu Courey’s second love was the pool. She swam competitively since age 9, making her first national age group time when she was 11. She also held the fasted open short course 50-meter fly swim in Canada when she was 14.

“Everything she did, she needed to do it well,” Courey said.

Her drive led her to about 12 recruitment offers for her swim-

ming, and she ultimately choose MU. Although she wasn’t able to swim her freshman year due to some paperwork issues, she had been training with the team and swimming time trials in preparation for her sophomore year.

Her coach Patrick Rowan said he will always remember the passion and energy she brought to the swimming team. Menu Courey was eager to swim as a part of MU’s relay team, and Rowan said she got extremely excited about competing with her teammates.

“She’s one of those swimmers that when she’s on the pool deck, you knew she was on the pool deck,” he said. “There was definitely no denying her presence.

Whether it was her boisterous laugh or her support for her teammates, when Sasha was there you knew it.”

Menu Courey’s close friends planned a memorial June 23 at Stephens Lake Park, a place where she often sought solace. About 40 people came to the memorial, dressed in white T-shirts and sunglasses — Menu Courey’s signature outfit.

“When you’re an athlete, you’re all pretty much in your own little world,” Brown said. “Sasha really did know tons of people and you saw that at the memorial. Sasha was a very upbeat, balls-to-thewall type of girl and she loved to smile, so we didn’t want the memorial to be something sad.”

A little less than a month later, another memorial was held on campus at the Newman Center.

There many loved ones said a few words to commemorate Menu Courey.

Rowan was among those who spoke at the event, and he took a moment to recall his recruiting call with Menu Courey.

“Most recruiting calls to 17-year-olds are short and onesided with the coach doing most of the talking and the recruit giving quick, timid responses,” he said. “But not Sasha. Her personality and laugh came leaping through the phone. She dominated most of the call. By the end, I was a little worried my battery was going to run out.”

Menu Courey is survived by her father Mike Menu, her mother Lynn Courey and her sister Kayla.

Greek Life paper aims to unite community LIZZIE JOHNSON Reporter A new independent, studentrun paper will be reaching the steps of sororities and fraternities across the MU campus this fall.

Written for Greek Life students, by Greek Life students, The Odyssey is a 15-page, weekly publication present in more than 45 schools across the nation.

“It started a couple years ago, and they have been expanding every year,” publisher Greg Vodicka said. “They wanted to expand to Mizzou and needed someone to help pioneer it. So, they approached me.”

Centered on the Greek Life

community, The Odyssey features article topics including Greek Life, campus events, sports, entertainment, politics, business, advice and humor. Staff writers are not required to focus solely on hard-hitting news, but on all events relevant to the Greek community.

“It’s just a lot of stuff that we think people will read about,” coeditor Kylie Hennagin said. “It differs for every issue. Sometimes we have a study abroad connection, sometimes a fashion section. It’s pretty much like a normal newspaper, but it’s more tailored toward what Greek students will care about.”

Run by Vodicka and five sales executives during the summer,

The Odyssey staff currently consists of around 20 members and is expected to reach 75 by October.

There are few requirements for those interested in a nonpaying job in sales, marketing, writing or photography at The Odyssey. A major in journalism is not necessary. Membership to the Greek Life community and an online application are the sole prerequisites.

“We don’t require any experience,” Vidocka said. “Everyone at MU should know how to put pen to paper. We are all college students at a pretty good university.

Some people might not be the greatest writers, but they should come to meetings and talk about

the stories they want to read.”

The Odyssey’s partnership with USA Today opens up additional writing opportunities by allowing articles to be published on the website of a prominent paper.

“Everything that gets written that doesn’t necessarily get published in the paper itself goes online,” Hennagin said. “What happens is corporate and USA Today pick a story they like and it gets published, which is nice.

It’s a good way to get your name out in more ways than just one.”

Writers, both experienced and inexperienced, are guaranteed to be published, either on The Odyssey’s website or in print, each week. The sole focus is not

ability but maintaining a variety of content pertinent to each of the houses in the community.

“We are trying to keep it diverse,” assistant publisher Nancy O’Connell said. “If there are a bunch of people in one sorority trying to write, we might not accept more from there.”

As the Aug. 25 date of the first issue nears, the overarching goal remains clear: to unify the Greek community.

“In the beginning we were a community,” Vodicka said. “It was a family of different houses.

This is what we are trying to get back to. We are creating a conversation. We have the potential to really unify Greeks. It is our job to unify.”

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Student Parent Center looks to expand, pending survey results The center consistently has a waiting list of more than 50 students.

CONNOR CASEY Reporter The Student Parent Center and ParentLink have recently posted an online survey in order to find out if the needs of student parents at MU are being met.

Since its creation in 1974, SPC has provided a daily day care for any undergraduate and graduate students attending MU so the parents can finish their academics during the day and rest assured their children are being looked after.

“I love it,” senior Alana Flowers said. “It’s been great to know that my daughter is being looked after.”

The children, ages six months to five years, are looked after by multiple certified teachers and are both entertained and educated while the parents are able to finish their studies at MU. The center isn’t perfect, those involved said. It’s currently located off campus on Providence in University Village, taking up the ground floor of one apartment

complex.

Director Julie Shea said she feels expansion needs to happen.

“The numbers just don’t add up,” she said. “Given that the national average of student parents and the number of Pell Grants given out every year from the university, there should be more parents coming in than what we get. Also we’ve constantly had a waiting list of over 50 children, so there certainly is a demand here at MU.” The mismatched data has convinced ParentLink, SPC’s mother organization, to put out a survey on its website in order to see how many student parents there actually are at the university and to determine if their needs are being met in terms of child care and parenting education.

The survey includes questions regarding the state of family affairs as well as how much aid ParentLink is actually giving.

“We are hoping to learn what (the student parents) need and serve them, creating a balance between their education and family life,” ParentLink Director Carol Mertensmeyer said.

If there is a large turnout in the survey, ParentLink can take the data to the Family Friendly Task Force and ask for more funding for

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Preschool teacher Krista Pounds plays a memory game with LillyAna Hanson, left, and Elsie Sears, right, Monday morning at the Student Parent Center at University Village. Sears’ father is a student at MU and brings his child to the SPC while he is in class during the week.

groups like SPC. “I would love to expand,” Shea said. “We’ve had a deficit at the end of every year that the Student Union ends up having to pay. If the survey comes back showing that

Chapters team up for Homecoming MICHELE ROBOTHAM-SMITH Reporter This year marks the 100th anniversary of Homecoming for MU, and the Greek community is expected to outdo itself with MU pride.

MU is hoping to celebrating this tradition bigger and better this year, not only in terms of having fun for the entire student body, but also in terms of honoring tradition.

According to the MU website for Homecoming, “Director Chester L. Brewer will serve posthumously as the 2011 Homecoming Grand Marshal.

Brewer is credited with starting MU’s homecoming tradition, which commences 100 days from now on Oct. 15. Brewer will be represented at this year’s festivities by family members.”

The Homecoming website also states that Director Brewer, the person that initiated the first Homecoming in 1911, will be remembered by the school this year.

Carrie Bien, the coordinator for student programs at the Mizzou Alumni Association, said Homecoming is one of MU’s most important traditions. “(Homecoming is a) unique tradition that is special to Mizzou that our campus celebrates,” Bien said.

This year’s theme is “A Century of Coming Home.”

“Starting in October there will be banners (on residential halls and Greek houses),” Bien said.

Students are encouraged to decorate the banners that will be put up in front of their residential halls, Bien said.

Brandon Thiel, one of this year’s Homecoming tri-director, went on to explain that the overarching theme for all organiza-

tions from Greek Life to campus organizations and residence halls is “Celebrations.”

“Homecoming is a celebration in itself, and therefore each organization has selected their own form of a celebration to be their theme for this year’s Homecoming,” Thiel said.

The big unveiling of the 100th Homecoming is less than two months away, and Thiel said the Greek Life community will work harder than ever putting in countless hours on their projects.

“The fraternities and sororities decide what group they would like to be in based on a three-day courting period,” Theil said. “Then the chapters rank their top choices. We then combine the rankings of each and group them together.”

Thiel also said that each grouping of fraternities and sororities have different ways of preparing for the Homecoming celebration.

“Depending on what aspect each are participating in is what they will prepare for,” he said. “In addition, many organizations also invite back their alumni and celebrate with them in their own way.”

When asked about the efforts being made to ensure a better homecoming this year than ever before, Thiel said that Greek Life hopes to improve Homecoming by working with other student organizations.

“We also strive to improve the on-campus events to reach a wider target audience. As far as surprises, you’ll have to wait and see,” he said.

Homecoming 2011, MU’s 100th Anniversary, kicks off on Oct. 1 and ends with a football game against Iowa State on October 15.

we need to do more, we can justify asking for more funding.”

But if the survey comes back indicating there isn’t a need for programs aiding student parents, programs like SPC could face an

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uncertain future.

If the Family Friendly Task Force is not convinced, Shea said SPC might need to increase the payment from the parents or eventually end the program.

News Editor Phillip Perry had two families — his biological family and his wrestling family. His brother and best friend, Tyler, stood by his side in both.

“I remember all the Thanksgiving and Christmas vacations and summers we would spend training and working out because we wanted to be great together,” he said. “Phillip’s work ethic was second to none and he never complained — just always wanted to get better. It developed an unbreakable bond and pulled us so close together.”

Phillip Perry, of Hannibal, died Aug. 2 in an automobile accident just outside of his hometown.

A freshman, Perry was majoring in secondary education. He wanted to be a teacher after he completed school. This year would have been his second on MU’s wrestling team, and head coach Brad Smith said he had nothing but high expectations.

“He wrestles very unorthodox — flip-flopping all over the map and having fun,” he said. “You didn’t even notice how well he was doing half of the time, but next thing you know, I turn around and he’s in the finals of his first tournament in college.”

During Perry’s time at MU, his record was 13-4. Prior to college, Perry wrestled for Hannibal High School, where he recorded three topthree finishes in the state and was named All-American several times.

There was no question whether Perry would wrestle for MU, his father said. Perry’s brother was on the team, so the family has been acquainted with the program for quite some time.

Off the mat, Perry touched peoples’ lives. Tyler Perry noted that of the 1,500 people who attended his brother’s visitation, everyone had a story to share.

“He was always happy,” Devin said. “He didn’t see bad in people and he didn’t have a clique. He was friends with everybody. He knew everybody

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But Perry didn't hog the happiness, especially not from his brother.

Their mother Jill Perry said one story in particular stands out in her mind. When Tyler turned 10, he got a bike as a present.

“We have a picture of him when he walked out of the door and saw it – big smile on his face,” she said.

“However, it wasn’t as big as the joy on Phillip’s face. He was standing off to the side and got captured in the picture. It was so indicative of his feelings for Tyler. I really believe he was happier for Tyler than Tyler was for himself.”

The brothers’ bond was nothing short of beautiful, she said. Tyler said he could go on for days about the number of memories the two shared, but some that came to mind were the more than 100 heavy metal bands they saw together and a time they went cliff diving this past summer.

“I was very hesitant when I got up top and looked over the edge,” he said. “A huge part of me was saying there is no way I am jumping off this. When I turned around to look for Phil, he came sprinting by me and said, ‘See you at the bottom,’ and jumped off the edge.

No way was I going to let my little brother show me up, so over the edge I went as well.”

Memories like these will stick with Tyler forever, he said.

“As I look back, I keep trying to tell myself not to be sad but to be so glad that I had him for 19 years,” Tyler Perry said. “We did everything together and I will always treasure the time I got to spend with him.”

Five words will forever bring a smile to Jill Perry’s face when she thinks of her son.

“The last words that Phillip said to me were, ‘I love you too, momma,’” she said. “I will cherish them forever.”

Smith spoke for everyone when he said he’ll miss Phillip.

“We’ve lost a part of our family,” Smith said. “They don’t prepare you for this.”

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ATO returns to MU after four-year absence history and tradition with the University as the Gamma Rho Chapter of ATO and we hope to Three years after their char- continue that positive relationter was revoked from MU, the ship once again this fall.”

In 2006, Alpha Tau Omega men of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity are returning to cam- caused $10,000 worth of damage to Lakeside Resort in the pus.

Starting Aug. 27, two staff Ozarks and received sanctions members from the fraternity from the school and the Greek will attempt to generate interest Life committee for its behavabout the return of the Greek ior. Two years later, the fraternity was under investigation by chapter.

“It is fairly clear in the record campus officials and left campus why ATO left campus in 2008, after the spring semester ended.

“The fraternity has not yet and with that comes a certain gained the charter,” Grangier responsibility on our part to leave that in the past,” Director of said. “The colonization process Expansion Bobby Grangier said. will begin in August and run “ATO is returning to campus this through the colony timeline that fall because of our very long ATO has set up for its new colonies. Once on this timeline,

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the charter should be regained within 12 to 18 months.”

Grangier worked with MU with the intent that the fraternity would be allowed to return to campus soon. Three years later, the Omegas will attempt to recolonize their chapter this fall.

“Over the last 3 years, we have worked hand in hand with our Missouri alumni and with campus administrators,” Grangier said.

“In April of last year, members of ATO’s staff, including myself, were hosted on campus and gathered information that will help us be successful upon our return this fall.”

To help Omega return to campus, William Filmore and Jordan Fischette will serve as leadership

consultants.

“This fraternity has changed me so deeply and profoundly that I could never put into words just how grateful I am,” Fischette said. “ATO is and will always be the place I find a friend, my retreat when times are rough and my fraternity.”

To regain its charter, the fraternity must operate as an unhoused chapter for one year.

According to Alpha Tau Omega National Fraternity, they hope that there will be a reestablished house at MU next fall.

“Everyone’s excited because there’s going to be a new group,” Interfraternity Council President Mike Zeiter said. “Their alumni have been very strong in helping them come back.”

During the 2008 school year, police were called to the Omega house 25 times.

Filmore is hopeful that new MU students will be receptive to the fraternity returning to campus, despite their prior media attention.

“The growth for ATO at Mizzou is not necessarily about the number of members it has, but about making the university and community better,” Filmore said.

“As long as the brotherhood can thrive and continue to make a difference on campus and in the Columbia area, then the chapter will be successful and grow in not only its size but more importantly its sphere of influence.”

Sports management program helps boosts CAFNR enrollment CAITLIN SWIECA Senior Staff Writer MU’s sports venue management program will welcome 36 students as it begins its first semester as an approved emphasis area, according to the department of hospitality management.

The program will offer three of its six classes this semester. The fundamentals class is full with more than 100 students enrolled, while the upper-level class on guest services management has 42 students and the sport venue operation management class has 36 students.

MU is the first program in the country to offer sport venue management as a degree emphasis area.

“Most traditional sports management programs offer only a course or two on venue management,” Hotel and Restaurant Field Chairman Jim Groves said in a news release. “We see this as an excellent opportunity to draw quality students to our program.”

According to the program’s website, the sports industry is one of the largest commercial industries in North America, with revenues exceeding $300 billion.

Assistant teaching professor Lance Hatfield, who was hired in the spring to develop the program, said the students in his classes are about evenly split between genders.

“I think that event management is very attractive toward females as opposed to men, who are more interested in facility management and don’t really realize that both of those things come together,” he said.

The program was created at the suggestion of graduating students who said they wished they had the opportunity to take classes about the business side of sports. Hatfield said the industry is also excited about the creation of the program.

“The industry is very excited for the program because many of those in facility management said the same thing the students said — that they wish they would have had the opportunity to go through a program like this,”

he said. “Their opinion matters because they’re the ones that are going to be hiring our graduates.”

The program has drawn interest from a number of incoming students, including studentathletes who are interested in running stadiums and arenas, Hatfield said.

To gain hands-on experience before graduation, students will work with game day operations at MU athletics events. Last semester, students who took the fundamentals class worked at the Big 12 gymnastics championship, NCAA softball regionals and the George Strait concert at Mizzou Arena.

The partnership will continue this semester during the football season. Students will be utilized for events including other sports such as volleyball and basketball and high school sporting events and conventions, associate director of athletic operations Tim Hickman said.

Hickman said he hopes the program’s partnership with MU athletics would continue to develop.

“What we see is this evolving into more internship opportunities down the line,” he said.

“Students may go from step one of helping out with an event or two to potentially serving a short internship to a longer, more indepth internship.”

Hatfield said he hoped the program would develop students to work higher-level jobs within the industry.

“Just like any other academic program, there are entry-level positions available,” he said. “It’s an aspiration that our students will be working as facility and event managers.”

The program will aim to give students flexibility in their career options within the industry. In addition to sports business lessons, classes will include information on entertainment, live business management and promotion.

“I don’t want to have students think that the only thing they’re going to be able to do is have to pull out bleachers,” Hatfield said.

“There’s a whole world of opportunities out there in sports and entertainment management.”

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Students park their bikes outside Jesse Hall as the campus comes to life before the opening of the school year. These bike racks could quickly fill up with the addition of the Tiger Wheels, MU's new bike rental center, on campus this fall.

Record class moves into halls ADAM ATON Reporter Last week, freshmen moved into their residence halls for the first time. But, for a handful of students, it won’t be their last time moving this year, or even this semester.

Record undergraduate enrollment sent the Department of Residential Life scrambling to secure space for everyone, especially freshmen, whom MU requires to live on campus.

“I’m just happy we were able to accommodate them all,” Director of Residential Life Frankie Minor said. “There was a point this year when we really thought that we may have to turn some freshmen away just because we didn’t have enough space.”

About 40 students moved into temporary living arrangements around campus, including renovated study rooms and student staff rooms.

“We really mean it’s temporary,” Minor said.

But exactly how temporary, “depends on how quickly we can identify those students who just didn’t show up or who changed their mind either about living on campus or about coming to MU early on,” Minor said. “As it sits today, we anticipate we’ll probably have those out by the end of September at the latest.”

Every year, between 40 to 100 students make reservations to live on campus, only to change their minds once they arrive.

Residential Life has historically been able to house all students seeking accommodations, freshman or not, but space is growing scarce as the university steps up recruitment.

“Our strategy has been to increase our out-of-state recruiting efforts in order to compensate for the drop in the number of Missouri high school graduates — and that has helped our enrollment grow,” Vice Provost for Enrollment Management Ann Korschgen said.

Between 2009 and 2011, freshman enrollment alone jumped by 2,155 students.

Still, Residential Life expected this spurt and was on track to accommodate everyone who completed a housing contract by May 16 — the priority housing deadline.

“We had at one point almost 270 students who came in after that deadline,” Minor said. “We placed as many of those into regular housing spaces as we could, but eventually we ran out of those spaces. So any of the students who are going into temporary assignments completed their contract very, very late — probably even after July.”

But the shuffle won’t end once Residential Life finds permanent beds for all the students now living in

transitory rooms.

Residential Life will close Mark Twain Residence Hall for renovations after fall semester.

Shutting down Mark Twain residence hall will displace as many as 390 students, some of whom might have moved there from temporary housing.

“We’ll have plenty of room,” Minor said. “We’ve shut down residence halls for renovation like Hatch or Schurz that have excess of like, 550.”

Residential Life can struggle to fit everyone in housing one semester then next semester have enough extra space to close an entire residence hall because student population at MU drops between 8 and 9.5 percent between fall and spring semesters.

“It’s pretty normal. Students do study abroad, they do student teaching.” Minor said, “Some students drop out, some decide to move off campus or onto a Greek chapter house.”

Residents of Mark Twain residence hall are taking the news in stride.

“It doesn’t faze me that much,” freshman Cody Adams said.

“I’ll just have to get readjusted to it. I’ll be used to going to class from Mark Twain and all the little routes and stuff, but it really kind of blows that it’s happening very soon.”

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OUTLOOK ON CAMPUS, AROUND THE NATION A collection of top stories from student newspapers across the nation Four dead in Pittsburgh flash floods BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY - 2.1 inches of rain fell in an hour in Pittsburgh Friday evening during evening rush hour.

Because an earlier storm had saturated the area with water, the rain caused flash floods that killed four people.

Kimberly Griffith and her two daughters, ages 12 and 8, were trapped in their car and drowned in water that rose up to nine feet high. They were pronounced dead inside their car at 6:10 p.m. Friday, according to the Medical Examiner’s Office.

The fourth victim, who was not identified until Saturday, was 72-year-old Mary Saflin. She was found on the shore of the Allegheny River.

Various rescue personnel and police officers commandeered rowboats from a local marina and rescued at least 15 people who were stuck on the roofs of their vehicles or clinging to trees.

When the water receded, rescue crew discovered 18 vehicles that had been completely submerged.

— The Arbiter Online

By Suzanne Craig

Student rewrites Joplin relief manual UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - After a EF5 tornado leveled much of the city of Joplin, Mo., a University of Arkansas student spent time studying the current strategies of disaster response there over the summer.

Katharine Branscum, Honors Fellow in the Sam Walton College of Business, began constructing a basic guide of key response strategies for the World Vision organization to use in future disasters while interning for the Supply Chain Management Research Center. The condensed manual includes information on handling donations, setting up an operations center, volunteer coordination and various other strategies all bulleted and easy to read, Branscum said. The original manual was several inches thick.

Most of the challenges with disaster relief are related to logistics. In a disaster response, the right disaster relief suppliers must be found and their supplies stored in the right locations, in the right quantities and at the lowest possible cost. Costs must be kept low so that resources can be applied in ways that really provide help to disaster victims, Waller said.

Branscum plans to use the relief guide as her honors thesis.

— The Arkansas Traveler

By Mark Cameron

New website offers students best textbook prices CALIFORNIA STATE-FULLERTON - Textbooks, whether new, used, digital or rental, can cost a pretty penny. SwoopThat, a San Diego-based website founded in 2009, is a book price comparison website that focuses on saving students time and money.

Jonathan Simkin, CEO of SwoopThat, said his goal for the website is to “open up the market and make (shopping) cheaper and easier for students.”

He developed SwoopThat out of frustration from having to find books for his engineering courses.

The price comparison website currently doesn’t work with bookstores, but plans to do so in the future.

SwoopThat allows students to search for new, used, rentable or digital textbooks by selecting their school, classes, as well as the section they are enrolled in. Once complete, students are given a price comparison for their required books from over 1,500 retailers, including Amazon, Chegg, Barnes & Noble and Borders. SwoopThat also lets students sell their old textbooks to other students or online merchants.

— The Daily Titan

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City adopts new online service to make 911 calls more efficient

BEN TURNER Reporter The City of Columbia adopted a program last week that makes 911 calls more efficient for emergency response personnel.

Smart911 is a free service that allows Boone County residents to register information regarding house floor plans, medical information and allergies through its website. The program is available to MU students as well as the general public.

More than 1,500 Boone County residents have already registered for Smart911 within the first week of launch, which is one of the largest launches nationwide. The county is the first in Missouri to adopt the program, said Zim Schwartze, Public Safety Joint Communications Center Director. Services began Aug. 15.

The information will be made available to first responders in the event that a resident calls 911 from a registered phone in Boone County. The program is offered by the city’s Public Safety Joint Communications Center, which serves the residents of Boone County as part of the Office of Emergency Management.

“Information such as pre-existing medical conditions, allergies and even household pets can be provided, all of which are helpful,” Schwartze said.

Information is kept secure and is only available to responders for the duration of the emergency, a news release stated.

“It takes one or two seconds for a dispatcher to access Smart911 information once someone has called 911 from a registered phone,” PSJC Systems Support Analyst Brian Maydwell said.

A first responder can receive information from either a video display in their vehicle or the dispatcher, Maydwell said.

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The City of Columbia adopted Smart911, which allows users to register personal information in the event of an emergency, last week. More than 1,500 Boone County residents have already registered for the service.

PSJC encourages MU students to provide any information they think would be useful to first responders.

“We want to get MU students signed up for this service, including those living off-campus,” Schwartze said. “As part of their promotional campaign, the PSJC has provided information about Smart911 as part of the welcome materials given to every incoming freshman.”

The center began researching the possibility of how to update their existing technology about four months ago, Schwartze said. The program was purchased for $25,000 from Rave Mobile Safety, which is based in Massachusetts. The money for the purchase came from cuts to other outdated technologies.

Public safety officials across the country have encouraged college students to register their cell phones for Smart911 because they

may not have a landline phone. Registering with the program is more efficient since most residents don’t have landlines, Maydwell said.

Several college towns such as Lexington, Ky., and Nashville, Tenn., already have the Smart911 service available to all students in the area.

More than 3 million people have registered for Smart911 nationwide. A caller who has registered for Smart911 has their information in a national database, Maydwell said.

“If a registered phone from Columbia is used in Nashville or any other Smart911 community, dispatchers and first responders will have access to their provided information as well,” Maydwell said.

Students can register for Smart911 at www.smart911.com.

funding to $1.6 million.

Sixth Ward Councilwoman Barbara Hoppe said while the cuts to transit would save money from the general fund, overall the cuts are shortsighted and a bad idea.

“I am working to find additional sources of funding for transit so these cuts will not occur,” Hoppe said. “It is wonderful that students use the bus system and it is good for the city to have them. It is also better for the environment and student pocketbooks. I am adamantly opposed to the cuts and will work to keep these excellent routes and essential city service.”

City Council work sessions to discuss the proposed budget began on Aug. 15 and will next be held on Sept. 6 and Sept. 19 at City Hall. These sessions are open to the public. The most recent work session was held yesterday night to specifically discuss transit issues.

Hoppe said, at these hearings, the city leaders and community members will discuss how important and valuable transit is and look for ways to support it for the next two years, such as reducing midday services.

“If students are concerned about the cuts, they should email all of the council and the city manager,” Hoppe said.

Other aspects of the proposed budget include small pay raises for city employees, no tax raises and a push to close the gap between revenues and expenses in the general fund.

“In fiscal year 2012, (the general fund) is projected to take in $75.4 million from all revenue sources and spend $77.4 million in services,” Matthes stated. “I recommend approximately $600,000 worth of changes that begin to close the gap between revenues and expenses.”

The City Council is set to vote on the budget before the new fiscal year begins Oct. 1.

Proposed city budget to affect MU transportation CAROLINE BAUMAN Reporter Two bus routes that cater predominantly to MU students might be reduced under Columbia City Manager Mike Matthes’ first proposed budget.

The $406 million budget recommends cutting funding for Columbia Transit by 26 percent.

The proposed cuts include the elimination of evening service on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and reductions in the amount of miles covered. These changes would go into effect on Oct. 1, according to Matthes’ “Budget in Brief.”

The proposed budget could affect bus routes 207 Gold and 209 Black, the routes which offer services to the MU campus.

“Some apartment complex owners on the Gold route currently pay the city to provide transit services to their residents, while others do not,” Columbia Public Works spokeswoman Jill Stedem said. “The suggested change would drop those apartment complexes from the Black and Gold routes who do not pay to participate.”

According to Matthes’ budget proposal, Columbia Transit costs approximately $1.4 million more annually than Columbia has allotted for transit costs, and the city will run out of money for transit in 2012 if spending stays on its current course.

“While citizens said in our recent survey that their top priority is paving streets, expanding public transit was eighth in a list of 14 choices,” Matthes stated.

Matthes suggested an increase in street paving and maintenance funding by $585,000 to bring the annual street repair

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Safety is key on campus and off, police say MUPD advises students to walk in well-lit areas and travel in pairs.

KELSEY MAFFETT Senior Staff Writer With classes back in session and students flocking to campus, local police departments are urging students to keep campus safety tips and resources in mind.

“The largest problem we see is larceny and theft,” MU Police Department Capt. Brian Weimer said. “Don’t leave your items unattended and be sure to close your door, even if you’re only going across the hall.”

According to the 2009 MUPD Campus Crime & Fire Safety Report, most theft on campus occurs during the daylight hours and without any kind of forced entry.

“I feel pretty safe in Columbia, depending on where I am,” junior Kenny Alonzo said. “On campus it’s usually fine, but I’d be nervous if it was 3 a.m. and I was downtown.”

Columbia Police Department spokeswoman Latisha Stroer said the library can be a dangerous place for students to leave their belongings alone.

“I see a lot of students leave their laptops, iPods and cell phones at the table where they’re studying when they get up to go to the bathroom,” Stroer said. “It only takes a minute for someone to come up and grab your laptop or cell phone and then they’re gone.”

The emergency blue-light phone

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Larceny and theft are among the most-reported crimes on campus. Most theft occurs during daylight hours and without any kind of forced entry.

system, comprised of emergency phones distributed throughout campus, is another resource available to students. According to a previous Maneater article, there are 214 bluelight phones across the MU campus.

“If one of the blue lights is pushed, it rings directly to our communications office,” Weimer said. “The operators know where those phones are located and send someone to it.”

Alonzo said he thinks the response time for the blue-light emergency phones has some room for improvement.

“I was in a situation once where a friend had to push one of the emergency buttons for another person and it was at least 10 minutes before the police got to the scene,” Alonzo said. “By that time, something bad could have happened.”

In addition to the emergency phones, the Rape Aggression Defense program is an MUPDdirected self-defense course for women. The course is held several times throughout the year and gives both hands-on and textbook selfdefense training.

forerunners.

Campus Democrats, “Ron Paul has consistently Republicans, and polled strongly over the past sevLibertarians comment eral months and his momentum is slowly building,” Sivasailam on the GOP said.

Paul placed second in Iowa’s presidential candidates.

Ames straw poll, 152 votes behind Bachmann.

TURNER JOHNSON The candidates are all facReporter ing issues this election, and the campus parties couldn’t agree The campus Democrats, on who was facing the most Republicans and Libertarians problems in the long run. agree the economy will be parMizzou College Democrats amount in the GOP primary President Matthew Tharp said election.

Romney is facing the most “The big issue issues at the is, ‘What is the plan moment with for dealing with the Republicans, (United States) govern- Sarah Palin will largely because ment budget deficit?’” only be a factor if of RomneyCare. said Joseph Haslag, she endorses Perry.

But, Tharp professor and direcalso said Romney tor of the Economic Mizzou College is the top conPolicy Analysis and Democrats President tender and the Research Center. Matthew Tharp most likely to “Current plans smack defeat Obama in of Greece, Spain and 2012.

Portugal. They’re “Romney is the scariest canunsustainable.” didate for Democrats,” Tharp The campus political organi- said. zations also agreed on who the On the other hand, Mizzou GOP primary f r o n t r u n n e r s College Republicans President are.

Craig Arnzen said it was Newt All three groups listed Rick Gingrich who faces the most Perry, Michele Bachmann and problems.

Mitt Romney as the current “His campaign never even got leaders. off the ground,” Arnzen said.

Young Americans for Liberty Sivasailam said Ron Paul President Abhi Sivasailam faces the biggest issues. included Ron Paul among the “Ron Paul is facing the most

substantial obstacle: neglect from the media and much of the Republican establishment,” Sivasailam said.

However, all three were of one accord when it came to Sarah Palin.

“Palin’s days are likely numbered, if not over, as a public servant,” Arnzen said, a statement with which his contemporaries agree, though they allowed for her having some influence in the race.

“Sarah Palin will only be a factor if she endorses Perry,” Tharp said.

Given Congress’ low approval ratings, the three student group presidents were unsure as to whether or not the candidates’ voting records will be a help or a hindrance.

“They (voting records) are a double-edged sword,” said Arnzen, who also said Bachmann’s lack of victories in Congress could damage her campaign.

The student group presidents acknowledged everything could drastically change in a few months.

But, for the time being, the groups have their preferred candidates.

The College Republicans support Perry, the College Democrats support Romney and Paul and the College Libertarians support Paul.

“We have the RAD program in place for women, and we are able to set up other safety programs if they are needed,” Weimer said. “We cater the programs to you.”

Bicycle registration and laptop engraving are two additional safety services available through MUPD. Weimer said his best advice is to not leave items lying around, walk in well-lit areas and travel in pairs.

For off-campus students, Stroer said CPD sends out a safety checklist before breaks to remind students to stop their mail, lock their residence

and take their valuables with them.

Stroer said she encourages students to use the buddy system when walking across campus and to let others know when they plan to be back.

“Make sure someone always knows where you are,” Stroer said.

“It may feel like Mom and Dad all over again, but telling your roommate when you have class or work gives them an idea that something is up if you don’t report back.

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McManus said. “Whether through encouraging thoughts, generous donations or support riders, I appreciate the support, and hope I can make a difference.”

As McManus has shown through his efforts to complete what he calls the “Freedom 50/50” tribute ride, he is not only encouraging others to help but is proving that it takes one person to make a difference.

McManus has received well more than $13,500 in donations because of his tribute, according to the news release.

After McManus completes the 50/50 tribute ride, donations will be sent to the HelpAmerica Foundation.

According to the foundation’s website, it is a non-profit corporation that gives financial assistance to wounded service members and families who have lost loved ones.

To conclude the Freedom 50/50 tribute, in about a month, when McManus finishes his race in New York, a ceremony will be held at ground zero to honor the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks as stated in the news release.

When McManus makes it through the 7,500 miles to the finish line, he will not only be given his own place in the Guinness Book of World Records but also honor those who were lost in the attacks of 9/11.

To make a donation to the project, go to the Freedom 50/50 website at www.freedom5050.com and click on the word “donate.”

Campus political organizations Tribute to 9/11 continues on to Guinness World Record weigh in on GOP primary

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Reporter During the last 10 years, there have been countless tributes to those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11 attacks. But one man sought to devote his time and energy to a tribute bike ride across America.

In Anchorage, Alaska, a little more than a month ago, Max McManus decided to risk it all and put his body through a lot to honor the victims of the Sept. 11 attacks. With just his bicycle and a lot of work ahead of him, McManus will endure a 7,500mile bike race through all 50 states in just 50 days.McManus was biking through Missouri as of Aug. 22.

According to the news release, McManus has promised to bike 150 miles each day and pass through each state in one continuous manner. He has biked 3,500 miles, which is almost halfway, and he is still going strong.

“My appreciation for this country and its people grows with each new place that I see,” said McManus, a fitness trainer from Nevada. “I’ve gained something different and valuable everywhere I’ve been and it never leaves me.”

On average, McManus spends anywhere from eight to 10 hours a day biking to reach his goal of 150 miles per day. Each day is a new adventure that comes with new challenges, all of which he is ready and willing to pursue to support his country.

“The support of U.S. people will give me the strength to push through the most difficult parts of my ride,”

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Employment opportunities available for new school year KIA FARHANG Reporter Incoming freshmen have to struggle with the difficult decision of choosing whether or not they want to add a part-time job to their busy college schedules.

Surrounded by so many favorite student hang-outs, it may seem easy to find employment in the city of Columbia.

But with many employees returning to their jobs from the previous semester, this may not be the case.

“We don’t have a lot of turnover, actually,” Red Mango store manager Brittany Scott said.

The frozen yogurt store, which opened last December, retained most of its original staff.

According to a news release by the American Council on Education in 2005, 78 percent of all undergraduate students held at least one part-time job while they were enrolled in a college or university in 2003 to 2004.

“Most students work and most students work a lot,” according to the news release.

The part-time job search is a common activity for freshmen who are new to the area looking for work in many cases.

“I’ll get a job early in the second semester, to let me get the hang of things first,” freshman Alex Ayala said. “There’s a certain degree to which I need money,

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Although hiring prospects during the summer seemed slim for some college students, many Columbia restaurants are hiring new student employees. Establishments like Campus Bar and Grill and Shakespeare’s Pizza have been hiring students.

but it’s not pressing enough that I absolutely have to get a job.”

Many students think attempting to get a job as a freshman is futile, because all the high-paying ones are taken. However, persistent students should be able to

find work somewhere.

Campus Bar and Grill owner Chris Flood said they have been hiring a lot of new employees lately, especially in the last couple weeks.

But the competition is still

stiff.

“I just hired five new guys for the kitchen, but that was out of a pool of 40 applicants,” Flood said.

Other students are finding alternative means of employment.

Freshman Ryan Struemph is a ref-

eree for soccer at Cosmo Park and basketball in Jefferson City.

“It’s nice because I send in my availability, and then choose when I want to work,” Struemph said. “The flexibility works with my college life.”

Students in England Groups react to the Amy Hestir safe during riots Student Protection Act As riots spread through the city of London, a group of 12 MU students and two faculty members were a few hours away in Edinburgh, Scotland, MU spokesman Christian Basi said.

“We were keeping in contact with them, and everyone was safe throughout all of that,” Basi said.

Senior Ashley Crockett ended her program in London the day the riots began.

She said she found out about the riots from the taxi driver bringing her to the airport.

He had been late due to the rioting.

“He told me a man had been shot, supposedly by the police, which sparked the riots,” Crockett said in an email. “He told me he saw several police cars burning and had heard of a double-decker bus and piles of tires being set on fire.”

Crockett said at the time the riots were isolated to one area, so she did not have any concerns about getting home.

Although she was not in London for the majority of the riots, her experience there changed how she views the area today.

“The places affected weren’t just random names in the news -- I’m familiar with a lot of them and knew exactly where looters had hit,” she said. “Whenever I

hear about senseless violence, I of course worry about the safety of the people there, but it was much more real and intense because I actually know people living there. One of my friends posted on his Facebook that a lot of police were in the area around his flat because of more anticipated rioting.”

Basi said MU assesses any international crisis to figure out how to keep students safe.

“We stay in contact with our students anytime they are studying abroad, and we watch every situation internationally very closely,” Basi said. “If there is any threat to a student’s safety, we assess it and try to take the most appropriate action and in some cases that does mean making sure the student leaves the country safely.”

He said MU is still deciding if the London study abroad program beginning in September will take place.

“We are watching very closely and staying in contact with the (United States) State Department, and we’ll make a decision based on the information we have as the program gets closer,” Basi said.

— Dani Kass Staff Writer

Missouri teachers, students and parents try and claim that this new law is unconstitutional.

DREW KOCH Staff Writer The Amy Hestir Student Protection Act has stirred controversy from a variety of groups, students, parents and teachers, including many college students.

The bill was signed into law in late July. Its goal is to limit outside social interaction between teachers and students in grades K-12 in Missouri public schools.

The bill was sponsored

by Sen. Jane Cunningham, R-Chesterfield, and has received a lot of negative feedback from community members raising questions the bill does not specifically address.

Missouri State University freshman Cameron Carlson and Marquette High School graduate started a Facebook group “Students, Parents, and Teachers Against MO Senate Bill #54, Sec.162.069”, which has been rapidly growing since

it was created. It currently has more than 950 members.

“I am very surprised at the rapid growth of the group,” Carlson said.

“As we approach 1,000 members, it strikes me that this isn’t a student standing up for what is right or wrong, but a community of people coming together to make this flawed education system better.”

Carlson said the Facebook group also started a petition.

“We have a petition started by the group showing the strong support and backbone of the group,” Carlson said. “(We’ve started) a letter writing campaign to our legislators, letter writing campaign to our school districts, consulted with the (American Civil Liberties Union) in legislative proceeding, and also, we have contacted the legal team of the (Missouri National Education Association) in combination with the ACLU in fighting this section of the bill.”

Carlson said he also contacted the Missouri State Teachers Association about the legislation and MSTA recently filed a lawsuit to have that portion of the bill changed.

Aaron Malin, administrator of the Facebook group and fellow graduate of Marquette High School, is optimistic about

a preliminary injunction that would stop the bill, preventing its implementation until after the court had reviewed it.

“The courts will come down on our side and determine it’s unconstitutional. It infringes on teachers’ rights,” he said.

Malin said he thinks the bill would be hard to enforce.

“It is also ineffective,” he said.

“It targets a large group who haven’t done anything wrong.”

Malin also talked about how this would have affected his own high school experience, as well, saying that being part of a team, athletic or otherwise, would have nearly been impossible to sustain without frequent contact via texting and Facebook.

The rest of the members of the group feel similarly displeased, but officials who support the bill seem to be willing to make changes, compromise and improvise.

“The bill is only about the inappropriate uses of the Internet,” Rep. Chris Kelly, D-Columbia, said in a previous interview with The Maneater.

“If there are any minor glitches here and there, we’re very open to working on them.”

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Concealed carry age CATCHING UP ON CRIME lowered to 21 JOANNA ZAIMES Reporter

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Freshman Hang Cui browses through Regional Analysis and Information Data Sharing Online for recent crimes that took place in Columbia on Aug. 17. RAIDS Online is a service that tracks local and national crimes.

A new law will go into affect Sunday that will change the age of carrying a concealed weapon from 23 to 21.

The vote to change the age was cast on Aug. 10 by the Senate, approving lowering the age to carry a concealed weapon by a vote of 27-6, a news release stated.

“The law does not go into affect until next Sunday,” said Wally Shoffner, a Firearms Training Services instructor who has been teaching citizens with gun permits how to safely carry, conceal, clean, store at home, and use the basic principals of marksmanship, as established in statute RMSO 571.111.2.”

Missouri’s former age requirement of 23 was the highest in the nation.

“Concealed carry is not new,” Boone County Sheriff Department’s Major Tom Reddin. “It was approved by the legislature seven or eight years ago. It was just a change to an existing law.”

The requirements for obtaining a weapon permit include safety training and also involve live firing exercises. With an instructor present, the applicant shoots from a standing position at a distance of 7 yards for 50 rounds and then at the same distance and in a standing position for 20 rounds.

“It is one of the longest training requirements in the country,” Missouri Sport Shooting Association president Kevin Jamison said.

The training session is eight hours long.

“It should not cause concern for the community at large that anything should happen,” Reddin said. “Our data shows that in terms of applicants for concealed carry versus the people denied for a permit are in a vast minority.”

Reddin said many law enforcement officers are not concerned about the change because applicants need to submit fingerprints, IDs and have their information entered into the Missouri Uniform Law Enforcement System in order to obtain permits.

Applicants must pass all of the tests in order to obtain a firearm permit, and criminals are not allowed to obtain a permit.

“Everyone who receives a permit is a law-abiding citizen,” Reddin said.

No one who has had a misdemeanor gun record involving “poison gas guns,” record of violence, drugs or two or more DWIs in the past five years, or mentally disabled persons, can carry a concealed weapon, Jamison said.

The next step for the bill is that it must go through the House for a concluding vote on the additions that the Senate has declared. The bill will then be sent to Governor Jay Nixon for final review.

If approved, the bill would become a law on Aug. 28.

“Persons who are 21 or 22 are not allowed to apply prior to Aug. 28,” the news release stated.

Regional airport discusses Stripper claims to have involvement desired changes with Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder is facing allegations of frequenting a Metro East strip club while a Missouri State Senator in the 1990s.

MATTHEW FLORES Reporter Missouri Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder, widely believed to be a challenger to incumbent Governor Jay Nixon in next year’s gubernatorial election, is now facing allegations of frequenting a Metro East strip club while he a Missouri state senator.

Former Penthouse Pet and current bartender Tracy Chapman, 39, said in an interview with St. Louis magazine The Riverfront Times that Kinder would often receive dances from her 16 years ago while he was a rising senator in the Missouri state legislature.

A picture featuring Chapman and Kinder at Verlin’s, a southcity bar where she worked at the time, was published on the Riverfront Times website Aug. 5.

She alleges that Kinder

also invited her to live with him in his Brentwood apartment, which is paid for through Kinder’s campaign committee, according to the Missouri Ethics Commission’s website.

Chapman also accused Kinder of occasionally exhibiting aggressive behavior when she gave him private dances.

“He’d pull me down to his groin — really, really hard, to the point that it hurt me,” Chapman told The Riverfront Times.

This is the second time Kinder has faced public scrutiny this year.

This spring, he was forced to repay $52,000 to taxpayers after it was revealed that Kinder had been using taxpayer money to fund his stays in various St. Louis hotels over the course of five years.

“Like most people, I am not proud of every place I have been, but this woman’s bizarre story is not true,” Kinder said in a statement released Aug. 11, and published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. “Jay Nixon may want to make up false stories about the past, but I, like most Missourians, remain focused on the issues that are important to Missourians like jobs and education.”

MU political science professor John Petrocik said this recent blow will most likely

affect Kinder’s campaign negatively, but the question is to what degree and how the scandals will be brought up come election time.

“The key will be how it gets raised and how much salience can be created among voters,” Petrocik said. “The press and similar ‘public watchdogs’ will need to get it into the public discourse and raise its salience because it is always a challenge for a candidate to raise these kinds of moral issues against an opponent.”

Kinder’s spokesman Jay Eastlick and campaign committee spokesman Jared Craighead did not respond for repeated requests for comment.

Kinder remained adamant in his statement about denying Chapman’s charges and staying concentrated on the issues for next year’s election.

He said Democrats have tried to use these tactics against him in the past and they have failed.

“Our schools are failing, our families are hurting and I will remain focused on talking about the issues that will move Missouri forward,” Kinder said in his statement.

DANI KASS Staff Writer

The Airport Advisory Board for the Columbia Regional Airport discussed a strategic plan for expansion at a meeting on Aug. 10.

The plan includes everything from general aviation and commercial air service to cargo service and general airport improvements.

Columbia Public Works Department spokeswoman Jill Stedem said the board will submit the plan to City Council for review in the next couple of months. She said it is currently just a wish list.

“It doesn’t mean that we have funding in place in order to make any of those things happen,” she said. “It just means that those are the things that are goals that the airport advisory board is going to work towards looking into.”

Stedem said they hope to expand their commercial air service.

The airport has service through Delta to Memphis, Tenn.

Expansion could include different destinations, larger planes or service through other air carriers.

According to the Airport Master Plan on the airport’s website, the expansion plan also includes environmental considerations and aviation demand forecasts.

“We are at an 82 percent load factor, meaning out of all of the available seats that we have to sell we have sold 82 percent of those,” she said.

“There’s not many seats left available and many of our flights are full when they leave here.”

Stedem said air carriers control changes in commercial air service,

not the airport.

“The air carriers themselves decide what markets they’re in and right now they’re not making many changes,” she said. “So while we are ready to expand, the airlines are not doing many changes at this point and time because of the overall economy.”

The air carriers also set the prices for flights, so it is unknown how changes would change prices for passengers.

“We don’t set the prices,” Stedem said. “We are mainly just a landlord to the air carrier services so we would have no control over how these changes would or would not affect the air service.”

The airport is working on multiple projects, including expanding the runways and taxiways as well as improvements involving the airport’s infrastructure.

Among these changes include a new entrance into the airport off Highway 63, expected to be completed next fall.

“The exit to the airport right now is undergoing construction, so beginning Aug. 22, travelers going to and from the airport will need to take a detour route,” Stedem said. “There’s going to be a new interchange put in over Highway 63 as an entrance to the airport and Route H.” Stedem said the airport has done some conceptual designs for a new airport terminal.

“We do not have any funding at this time for that project,” she said.

“We are continuing to look at it but we don’t have any funding for engineering or construction."

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Fire trucks are parked outside Thomas and Nell Lafferre Hall after a chemical spill Aug.17. The cause of the spill is unknown.

Chemical spill causes evacuation in Lafferre Hall on Wednesday The cause of the spill has still not been determined.

MU Environmental Health and Safety personnel are still determining the cause of a chemical spill, which occurred Wednesday night in a laboratory in Thomas and Nell Lafferre Hall.

“It was a rupture of a container,” Battalion Chief Steven Sapp said. “When people think of an explosion, they think of what they see on television.

This was a rupture.”

The incident shut down Sixth Street temporarily and caused the evacuation of fewer than 15 people from Thomas and Nell Lafferre Hall between 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. No one was injured.

“We were very fortunate that there were no injuries,” MU

spokesman Christian Basi said.

“Everyone was evacuated and safe.”

The incident occurred in room C-2266 and was reported by two students working in a nearby laboratory.

The Columbia Fire Department responded with the assistance of MU Police Department and the MU Department of Environmental Health and Safety.

“There was reported that a gallon-sized glass container stored in a cabinet had ruptured and that some of the material had spilled onto the floor of the lab,” Sapp said. “When we got there, we went in with protective clothing and respirators and identified that is exactly what had taken place.”

MU officials have identified some of the chemicals involved in the spill, including: acetone, methanol and isopropyl alcohol, common cleaning solvents,

potassium hydroxide, aluminum and copper sulfate, according to an MU News Bureau release. The cause of the spill is still undetermined.

“The EHS are still looking into why it happened,” Basi said.

“When we have an incident in a laboratory with a spill, which is very rare, we will go back and try and determine how it happened. The event may have happened due to something we could have prevented. That is part of our investigation. It could have been something no one could prevent.”

After cleaning, the EHS declared the room safe and released it back to the researcher this morning. ­—Lizzie Johnson and Sally French of The Maneater staff

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Students should voice their concerns about cuts to bus services

The wheels on the bus go round and round — or they used to, at least. MU’s Black and Gold bus routes will run, but not after 6 p.m., creating a transportation problem for a large group of MU students.

Late bus routes have been used as an enticement for students living off campus in apartment complexes such as the Reserve and Campus Lodge, but upon returning to campus this year, many students were shocked to learn late bus routes had been taken away.

And students weren’t the only ones shocked by the change.

Various apartment complex owners said they were surprised as well, along with student government.

Students have taken to social media to voice their concerns as of now, joining the Facebook group “Petition to Reinstate Evening Buses to and from Campus.”

A total of 102 students had signed the online petition as of Monday night. Student comments and apartment complex employees expressed their frustrations over not being told about the transit changes.

Group members were also encouraged to write letters to the editor. Community members are encouraged to attend a meeting at 7 p.m. Sept. 19 in City Hall where they will be able to voice their concerns.

“We need students’ help to petition to fund these buses since MU is no longer doing so. It is now up to the apartments’ managements to do so, and so far they have declined. We need students to express their need for these evening buses in hopes that the various managements will provide the funding; if not, we want them to know we are willing to pay for the buses as long as there is an available route,” the petition states.

Students who signed the petition expressed concerns over not having cars and the lack of notice on the transportation change, having already planned their housing for the school year.

The decrease in bus routes stems from cuts to the city transit system in the proposed city budget, since funding for city transportation was expected to run out in July 2012. Although the city council is currently holding work sessions for community members to voice concerns to council members, changes to the bus system have already taken place.

Although students only make up approximately 40 percent of Columbia residents using the bus system, the implications for those living off-campus are extreme.

Now living off-campus essentially requires students to have their own forms of transportation to show up to extracurricular activities, and even to get home from night classes in some cases. Students will have to rely on their friends more often for rides and they also might be forced to drive home while impaired.

And though STRIPES, the campus car service, has been beneficial to students, it can only chauffeur so many students a night and is stretched thin for resources already. Not to mention, they only run Thursday through Sunday nights, leaving the other half of the week open.

When it was announced that this year’s freshman class would be the largest in MU’s history, the Department of Residential Life had a near heart attack. After months of struggling to accommodate the thousands of students who wished to live on campus the year before, Residential Life was once again faced with the task of housing a gigantic freshman class.

Compensation was offered to students returning to MU so they would give up their spaces to help place all incoming freshmen. Enticed by these pleas from Residential Life and free shuttle options to and from their off-campus housing, many of these students happily flocked away from campus to help make room for the record-breaking freshman class.

Changing the city’s transit system without adequate notification is not something that will happen without a hitch. It’s a drastic change that alters the lives of students on campus with not only the core reason they are here — classes — but with extracurricular activities and getting home safely. If living off campus is going to be a must due to lack of housing on campus, it is not admirable to ask students to find their own forms of transportation home, especially after students have already signed their leases.

The city’s notice of the public meeting for community members to voice their concerns over changes reads “to consider a new fare structure and proposed expense and service reductions for the public transportation system.”

It sounds like the issue has already been considered without community, specifically student, involvement.

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Quoted and noted “It was a nice selling point for renewing the lease I had at the apartment complex. Now that this is no longer true, I feel that it just makes students’ commute to campus that much harder,” ­— sophomore Alexis Engleman said about the changes to the shuttle schedule.

“I think it’s fabulous. You pay more attention to what you eat. I just get up once and get as much as I can carry and then I’m done because I never want to wait in those lines for more food,” ­— freshman Emily Topzewski said about trayless wdining.

“We’re going to try and attract people by making it a more fun and comfortable environment. It’s a little more down to earth, but it’s still going to be a lot of fun,” —Eric Woods said on The Endzone, the new version of The Jungle.

“We know we have a longer leash with the freshmen and if they’re out there, they’re ready to go.”

— women’s soccer coach Bryan Blitz said about his young team “It doesn’t mean that we have funding in place in order to make any of those things happen,” —Columbia Public Works Department spokeswoman Jill Stedem said in reference to the new Columbia Regional Airport plans.

“As professors of art, we are a cross between the profession of teaching and the profession of being an artist. Having our work on display in the gallery gives students a chance to see what it takes, because it is a labor of love. It is more than an occupation, it’s a lifestyle,” —Professor Kristen Martincic said about faculty work being exhibited.

“I find that there can be a lot of complexity within simplicity. Like fine wine or a really wonderful heirloom tomato, it can be both simple and have many layers,” —Professor Joe Pintz said about the faculty work exhibit.

“I’m from Miami and with Jason performing [and] being a successful artist while entertaining us all gives me hope that I can be successful. Some people feel out of place, but one moment can inspire us all, which is what Mizzou is providing for us,” —sophomore Chelsea Chrisman said about the Jason Derulo concert.

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Money saved through trayless dining should go to students Sheela Lal Remember when “going trayless” was a volatile issue?

Most of you probably don’t, which unfortunately means you won’t appreciate the history behind the lack of trays at the dining halls.

This issue reached its political zenith in 2009, when Sustain Mizzou and former Missouri Students Association President Jordan Paul started pushing for trayless dining with Campus Dining Services.

The issue boiled down to this — get rid of trays to make the dining halls, which are used by thousands of people every day, more sustainable or keep the trays for the “convenience.”

Campus Dining Ser vices and the Residence Ha l l s Ass o c i at i on hel d a “Trayless Week Challenge” in 2009, showing that the university was starting to get serious about dining hall sustainability. The “challenge” allowed CDS to gather empirical data

that showed food waste decreased by 25 percent and 14,000 gallons of water were saved.

Two years later, we are finally trayless! Woot!

We are doing something great for the earth and for CDS’ pocket book, but how does this affect students?

According to a Maneater article from last spring, CDS uses 19 cents of every dollar for food, using the rest to pay for labor and maintenance.

I feel like it is safe to assume that using fewer resources (i.e. water, electricity) and saving more food will inherently allocate less money towards food and maintenance.

With more money in the bank, I urge CDS to redistribute its funds to benefit the students.

I have a couple of feasible suggestions that I hope make the students happy.

The first obvious, and ideal, option is to scale back the prices on meals.

The cheapest plan comes to $2,500 for the academic year.

That’s still incredibly expensive.

I know that when I lived in the dorms, even if I ate all of my meals

at the dining halls, I wouldn’t be able to eat $2,500 worth of food.

It would be nice if CDS passed along its savings to us in the form of cheaper dining plans.

Of course, hoping CDS will make things cheaper is anything but pragmatic.

This is a state university, which, especially in poor economic times, means aspects of our college experience have to act like a business and garner profit.

Dining services is an obvious auxiliary that should not lose money.

Another option is to redistribute how CDS spends its money.

CDS says that most of the money it makes goes toward maintaining equipment.

We aren’t using the dishwasher as regularly as before, which means the upkeep cost will decrease, so would it be possible to invest in high quality food waste composters?

Instead of throwing out food waste, we could essentially recycle it.

I bet the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources’ sustainability agriculture program would benefit from an in-house source

of organic fertilizer.

CDS could look at what type of food it provides students.

It could put more money into the local economy by purchasing more local produce and meat, like Missouri Legacy Beef featured at Dobbs. It could save more money by buying cheaper alternatives — CDS buys all namebrand cereal.

Personally, I would rather have my money spent on high-quality produce and meat over high-quality starches.

Students who work for CDS have an opportunity to apply for scholarships.

If CDS is saving a substantial amount of money from going trayless, another option is to fund more scholarship opportunities.

This is all hypothetical, but as the trayless dining issue proved, student involvement can make a difference to create progressive change.

If you want to change something about MU’s operation, don’t be afraid to get involved with RHA, MSA or any other organization on campus.

POLITICS

Bachmann buys her win, Pawlenty drops out and who is Ron Paul anyway?

Megan Zagorski If the Ames, Iowa, straw poll proves anything, it’s that the race for the Republican presidential nomination is in full swing.

C ong resswoman R-MN Michele Bachmann edged out Congressman R-TX Ron Paul by a mere 152 votes, with former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty taking third.

The straw poll, however, is less than scientific, and tends to reflect the effectiveness of the candidate’s campaigns more than anything.

Bachmann’s campaign paid for Grammy Award-winning country musician Randy Travis to perform, bussed in his fans for free, and paid for 6,000 $30 tickets.

Despite her best efforts, Bachmann only netted 4823 votes overall. That’s right — she only won 80 percent of the votes that she paid for. Ouch.

The bill for her slim victory comes to more than $1 million,

which seems like a small price to pay for the amount of publicity it has gained her. Despite the fact that history says otherwise — the winner of the Ames straw poll has only twice won the Republican nomination and never the presidency — Bachmann is now a definite frontrunner for the Republican nomination, and she has been at the center of a media circus since the results came out.

That being said, I’m mystified as to why nobody’s talking about Paul, whose supporters turned out in full force and whose campaign seems to be as healthy as ever.

Those 152 votes seem to be the difference between being the new frontrunner and fading back into media obscurity. Despite his lack of publicity, if Paul keeps with his apparent slow-and-steady policy, he might win the race after all.

Well, probably not, really, but he might come close! And for a libertarian, “close” is pretty good.

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, who according to polling data is the only Republican candidate who stands to give President Barack Obama a run for his money, declined to attend the straw poll (which he won in 2007).

He subsequently took seventh place behind write-in candidate and Texas Gov. Rick Perry, who announced his candidacy in South Carolina on the day of the poll.

This is unfortunate, because Romney is one of, if not the only, serious competitor in this race, but unsurprising, since he’s focused his campaign efforts elsewhere.

Perry, however, should be a serious contender — he’s made a big splash despite his late entrance to the race, and clearly has some clout if he had so much success as a write-in.

Sixth place might be good enough for Perry’s campaign, but not for Tim Pawlenty, who dropped out of the race after taking third place.

Pawlenty, formerly a frontrunner for the nomination, expected to sweep the poll and was understandably disappointed with his not-really-that-low placing.

Sorry, T-Paw. Maybe next time you should hire a rock star and buy your votes.

Seems to work for Bachmann.

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ALBUM REVIEWS Kanye West & Jay-Z: Watch the Throne 4 out of 5 stars With all of the hype surrounding Kanye West and Jay-Z’s collaboration album Watch the Throne, fans were awaiting the arrival of something legendary.

And though the beats are fantastic on many tracks of the album, such as in the opening song “No Church in the Wild,” many of the songs are really lacking in some amazing verses to complement the ideal West/ Jay-Z masterpiece.

The album really picks up around the song “Otis,” but then begins to spiral downward a few songs later.

Most notably, the song “Murder to Excellence” is where West and Jay-Z seem to be scrambling to produce something that was just OK rather than something groundbreaking. With that said, people are much better off not buying the deluxe edition of the album. It has a couple of great songs, and is overall redeeming, but people should not spend any money whatsoever on the song “H*a*m.” With its poor production value, as well as its awkward transitions, it is quite possibly one of the worst songs released by the duo. Even with its minor hiccups, Watch the Throne is still a solid album and is definitely worth checking out. It may not be what fans were hoping for, but it is still pretty good.

Sadly, the duo’s tour is extremely overpriced (probably due to their inflated egos) and not worth it in the slightest. Even without hearing this album live, it does not live up to the potential and talent these two men truly possess. If they ever make a second album together, which seems highly doubtful at this point, they would have to make several key improvements. The lyrics need quite a bit of work whereas minor improvements in production could take the album to where it needs to be musically. Overall, it is not exactly phenomenal.

—­Ali Colwell, reporter­­­

‘Final Destination 5’ 2 out of 5 stars I have to admit before I describe how completely ridiculous I thought the new “Final Destination” movie was, this is the first “Final Destination” film I have seen.

I went into this experience not really knowing what to expect or how grossed out I would be. I’m not the type of girl who would usually go see a bloodsquirting, gut-wrenching horror flick, but when I saw the previews, I could not help but laugh at how insanely ironic these people’s deaths were. I know that sounds awful, but if you have ever seen any of these films, you will understand.

Just like during the previews, when I saw this movie in theaters I could not contain my laughter.

The plot twists and funny one-liners just added to my shameful snickers and giggles.

While watching the movie, I played a game with my fellow viewers. Which poor soul would die next?

Would it be the seductive woman who ends up at the eye doctor after losing her eyeglasses nearly falling to her death? Or the hero of our story who foresees his own death just after being dumped by his girlfriend?

Anyone could guess, even the people like me who are new to the “Final Destination” saga.

If the goal of this film was to make its audiences laugh at people’s misfortune and further desensitize teenagers to gore and violence, then score, this movie was awesome!

But if the goal was to actually make audience members fear the creepy guy haunting every “Final Destination” film, and pray that they will never have a “vision” of their death so they can try to prevent it, only to suffer an even more ironic and extravagant death, then the ball was dropped a long time ago. And the 3D effects didn’t make me fear for my life either.

They just grossed me out a little.

My suggestion? Wait to spend your cash until you can rent “Final Destination 5” on DVD. It’s more fun to make funny and ironic side comments so all of your friends can laugh out loud at your genius anyway.

—Lauren Hill, staff writer

New exhibit highlights Japanese art, archery SARAH WALSH Reporter The MU Museum of Anthropology will begin the year on a multicultural note with its newest exhibit -- Japanese Art & Archery.

The exhibit showcases the high regard that feudal Japanese society held for archers and archery, reflecting the evolution of the sport from a primitive survival skill to an art form known as kyudo, which means “the way of the bow.”

Japanese Art & Archery includes SHELBY FEISTNER/PHOTOGRAPHER a number of 19th- The Museum of Anthropology hosts the Japanese Art and Archery Exhibit, displaying Japanese archery equipment, ceremonial century, archery- paintings and carved ivory figures. The exhibit will be open for display in Swallow Hall on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. until themed okimono, Jan. 31. accessories like those on display generally Boldt planned the rest of the exhibit around ornate ivory statues often placed on an altar or in a special indicated high social status, since only a the statues’ shared theme of archery in hopes alcove in traditional Japanese homes, as wealthy man would have been able to afford of highlighting some of the pieces available in the Grayson Archery Collection. well as netsuke (ornamental buttons) and the engraving process.

The exhibit was inspired by necessiJapanese Art & Archery will remain inro (small, lacquered boxes) with depicty when the ivory okimono, which was at the MU Museum of Anthropology in tions of kyudo.

There is also a selection of sculpted already MU property, began to bleach Swallow Hall until Feb. 1. In the meanceremonial arrowheads from the Charles E. from sun exposure while on display at the time, Boldt encourages students to visit the Grayson archery collection, the largest such Museum Support Center, Jessica Boldt, MU exhibit and appreciate the unique beauty of Museum of Anthropology assistant curator, the artifacts on display, as well as participate collection in the world.

In the feudal era, inro were men’s acces- who acquired and organized the collection, in other museum events like the annual Mizzou Gallery and Culture Crawl from sories that hung from the sash (obi) of the said.

Once it became clear that they would 4 to 7 p.m. Sept. 15. More information on kimono or yukata and compensated for the garment’s lack of pockets; a netsuke need to be moved to a more suitable envi- these and other events can be found at would then hold the inro in place. Elaborate ronment in the Museum of Anthropology, anthromuseum.missouri.edu.

On-campus galleries offer art, history TERESA KLASSEN Staff Writer Many incoming students get lost amongst the sea of buildings that comprise MU. Keen on finding classes, they often pass by the treasures often housed inside these buildings. Columbia is home to a plethora of art galleries (the several galleries located in the North Village Arts District, for example). Leaving campus is not necessary to find interesting art, though. Museums on campus provide students access to paintings, sculptures, artifacts and more — free of charge. Here are three great galleries to stop by during those breaks between classes.

Museum of Art & Archaeology Art lovers looking for variety should head to the Museum of Art and Archaeology. Located on Francis Quadrangle, the museum maintains a collection of paintings and sculptures ranging from classical to modern design.

Currently, the museum is hosting paintings focusing on Missouri artists, such as Thomas Hart Benton.

In addition to temporary exhibitions, the gallery keeps many pieces on display continuously. The museum also offers tours, as well as classes for all ages.

The museum is also home to the annual “Art in Bloom” exhibition each March, in which local floral artists design fresh-cut floral creations based on a piece in the museum’s collection.

Museum of Anthropology Also located on the Quad, the Museum of Anthropology is a hidden gem of culture. The museum has a wide array of artifacts from Missouri’s past.

Not limited to a local focus the museum houses collections encompassing many cultures, such as the Ethnographic Collection, which includes pieces from Japanese ivory carvings to musical instruments and masks from Africa.

There are really no limits on what a visitor might encounter inside the Museum of Anthropology, and each piece is rich with history.

The museum provides the public with educational programs about history and other cultures, and also makes collections that are not on exhibit available to students and faculty when necessary.

Pieces not available in the museum can be found at The Museum Support Center, which is not far from campus.

Home to the rest of the collection and its research, the center is unique in that it is the sole federally-approved archaeological curation facility in Missouri.

Even if you aren’t keen on research-

ing arrowheads, the Museum of Anthropology is full of interesting, rare, and well-documented artifacts, and is right on the way to class.

George Caleb Bingham Gallery Interested in more modern and local art? The George Caleb Bingham Gallery, located in the Fine Arts Center, frequently exhibits art by students and faculty of the Art School. The gallery hosts an annual faculty show, a graduating senior exhibition, a graduate showcase and more. The Bingham Gallery is small and cozy, with the clean lines of the gallery keeping the focus on the widely varied and original art displayed within.

The Gallery is not restricted to modern art, but the personal creativity of the students and faculty showcased never fails to shine through. One of the best ways to experience the gallery is to attend receptions, usually held on Thursdays or Fridays. Often, the artists showcased are at the receptions, ready to discuss their artwork.

The Bingham Gallery is presenting “The Larry Show,” consisting on representations of Larry Bauer, a Columbia resident and figure model, and starting next week it will run the exhibit “Work

by New Faculty.”

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Derulo performs for MU crowd

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Performer Jason Derulo stares into the crowd as he enters the stage Saturday night at the Hearnes Center. The concert was originally planned to be outside, but was moved inside due to weather.

The Miami-based singer entertained with a free concert organized by MSA.

ALFRED COX Staff Writer Chart-topping singer Jason Derulo performed for a large

crowd Saturday as part of the Fall Welcome Week celebration.

The Missouri Students Association-organized concert, free to students, was moved from

Bingham portrait exhibit showcases Civil War art ALFRED COX Staff Writer

you were persecuted for everything -even being a woman,” she said. “The contrasts between the vibrant and sad photos show that while women did not have many rights, they could possibly become something through being shunned.”

“The Thread of Life,” an allegorical piece of the collection, shows a young child with a thread in its hand and its mother in a dream world. This is something that Stack said she feels is a metaphorical play on a common theme in Bingham’s art: his personal life.

“He played on the idea of the women in his life because his second wife struggled with infertility, which would explain the child as being the beginning of life and the thread to be something that life tries to hold on to,” she said.

Like Stack, Museum Preparator Chief Greig Thompson said the rare showcases of Bingham’s human side, along with the portrayals of his subjects’ home lives rather than his usual political imagery, make the gallery a must-see for MU students.

“This gallery reveals a more personal side of Bingham’s art that portrays

Through mid-September, MU students will have the opportunity to look at history through the eyes of an artist at The State Historical Society of Missouri.

The gallery “Women, Children, and George Caleb Bingham: A Selection of Artworks,” is in honor of George Caleb Bingham’s 200th birthday, an artist from Missouri. The gallery ranges from portraits of women in their everyday attire, such as the painting “Portrait of Miss Annie Allen,” to allegorical pieces such as “The Thread of Life.”

Joan Stack, curator of the art galleries in the Historical Society, said the inclusion of once-unknown paintings of Bingham will further educate museum visitors about Bingham’s appreciation of women and children.

“What people should take from this gallery is that Bingham had a respect for the women, which is why he gave them senses of characters in their faces and placed them and the children in a narrative context,” she said.

“This shows a different side of Bingham, as an appreciator of women, who were seen as separate people during the Civil War.” When: Through Sept. 4 The female porWhere: The State Historical Society of Missouri traits, such as “Portrait Price: Free of Miss Annie Allen” or “Portrait of Miss Mary Eliza Barr,” show subjects representative of domestic life,” the women in a calm but rebellious tone, Thompson said. “At the time of their possibly to counteract the stereotypes of making, they functioned to a great extent women as weak that existed during the to allow Bingham to pursue the goals he sought to achieve with his history and Civil War. Freshman Sydney Monteer said the genre painting.”

Stack said this gallery will be an expeportraits show history that should be rience for the MU community to cherish, better-known because it shows former positions of women once and what was and it is particularly pertinent to women who want to learn more about their own accomplished during that time.

“The culture was different then because history.

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its original outdoor location to the Hearnes Center due to inclement weather.

Derulo is a platinum selling artist, known for his energetic, fast-paced songs such as “Ridin’ Solo” and, most recently, “Don’t Wanna Go Home.”

Derulo entertained the audience with some of his more memorable hits, such as the number one singles “Whatcha Say” and “In My Head.”

He began the concert by walking on the stage like a robot, accompanied by two dancers, and gave a shout-out to the large MU crowd. Along with strong vocals, Derulo impressed with sharp dance skills and a strong stage presence, and the show never lagged.

Sophomore Marie O’Leary said she felt the concert was a success not only because of Derulo’s strong performance but also because of the camaraderie the MU student throughout the two-hour concert.

“This concert brought the student body together because we all felt that the end of the summer should bring a positive experience for all of us, therefore there was no negativity,” she said. “Because of the strong turnout, it felt like family had returned together and had a ball with Jason Derulo.”

Kellie Donahoe, MSA/GPC College Music senior chairwoman, said bringing an artist like Derulo to MU was a great gift for the incoming freshmen and that it was meant to please a diverse range of students.

“It was great to get a bigger artist like him here because it appeals to a larger demographic,” she said. “It is good because we felt with this artist everyone would like the event, which could also bring more students together during Fall Welcome Week.”

Donahoe said the appearance of Derulo could bring more attention to the free concerts provided

by MSA. “We knew Jason was off tour, and he was available, so we knew that it could be a good opportunity to bring bigger focus to the free concert,” she said.

Sophomore Chelsea Chrisman said Derulo represented her hometown of Miami very well, making Columbia feel more like her second home in the process.

“I’m from Miami and with Jason performing (and) being a successful artist while entertaining us all gives me hope that I can be successful,” she said. “Some people feel out of place but one moment can inspire us all, which is what Mizzou is providing for us.”

Fairytales and swimwear come to new Bingham Gallery exhibit both simple and have many layers.”

Martincic said her newest collection stems Reporter from swimwear and locations surrounding Students will have the opportunity to meet water. some of the newest members of MU’s faculty “In this series of work, I have been exploring through their artwork in the “Work by New this connection between the body and water,” Faculty” exhibit, which opens next week.

The exhibit at the George Caleb Bingham she said. “I create paper bathing suits that recall Gallery will display the work of new faculty a time when modesty required apparel to cover members Joe Pintz and Kristen Martincic, as up more of the female figure.” well as pieces from returning faculty member Martincic also earned her MFA at UNL and Claire Stigliani. The exhibit is full of diver- said that in her artwork, she seeks to explore the sity, with media ranging from simple pottery to fine line between what sociswimsuits. ety does and does not find Martincic, who will acceptable. teach ceramics and print“Context plays a signifimaking, said sharing her cant role in how a bathing work with students is especially important in setting suit or undergarment is perup a higher level of comceived by oneself and othWhen: Aug. 19-Sept. 8 munications with students. ers,” she said. “While it is Where: The George “As professors of art, we Caleb Bingham Gallery generally considered acceptare a cross between the proPrice: Free able to wear a bathing suit fession of teaching and the profession of being an artist,” she said. “Having in public, being seen in just underwear is taboo. our work on display in the gallery gives students However, both garments perform the same a chance to see what it takes, because it is a basic function.” labor of love. It is more than an occupation. It’s Claire Stigliani, a returning faculty member, a lifestyle.” will complete the exhibit with her feminineThe work of artist Pintz explores the meanthemed works inspired by everything from ing of a theme he calls “complex simplicity.”

Pintz, who will be teaching beginning ceram- crime shows to fairytales. Stigliani’s work uses ics and 3D design, earned his Master of Fine Art the female form to explore current culture and and met his wife and fellow artist Martincic at folklore of the past, as well as herself. Drawing the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His artwork inspiration from female influences and growcame together during his graduate studies when ing up in a variety of places around the world, he started researching his family background Stigliani uses the past and present to create her and other cultural objects.

“When your work is about things that are art.

“I don’t know what it is about fairy tales that useful, you strip away a lot of excess,” Pintz said.

“The artwork in this show references utilitarian have always captivated me,” she said. “Fairytales objects, things like bread pans, muffin tins and seem to span generations and talk about cultural animal feeding troughs. Their usefulness creates normality. These stories lay out an old sort of a very specific role in our lives.” archetype for happiness, especially for women.”

He said as an artist, he draws much meaning The “Work by New Faculty” exhibit will be at from this simplicity.

“I find that there can be a lot of complexity the Bingham Gallery from Aug. 29 to Sept. 8. A within simplicity,” Pintz said. “Like fine wine or special reception will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. a really wonderful heirloom tomato, it can be Thursday, Sept. 1.

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Michael Bracciano

Revived interest in NBA will be lost thanks to lockout

We have finally gotten on to training camps and preseason games in the NFL. Just when owners and players avoided a delayed season, the NBA started its lockout. And, while the NFL was able to start with only a portion of camps cancelled, the NBA does not look like it will have the same outcome.

It’s a shame that the lockout had to happen after such a successful season.

While the millionaires and billionaires were preparing for an offseason that would include a lockout, the NBA was firing on all cylinders with many story lines that kept people interested and the best players on the planet performing at a high level.

The beginning of the season started with a bang with “The Big Three” takThe delay the locking over in out poses could make or Miami. break the entire season.

This creEverything the NBA is ated a super building on could be lost. team comparable to Athletes are seemingly coming together and find- the Yankees in baseing new ways to get out ball. Every there and play basketball fan outside without the NBA. of Miami immediately had a new enemy.

Throughout the season a newfound hatred for the Heat was born, blockbuster trades occurred, a new star was found in Derrick Rose and a remarkable upset took place in the NBA finals.

With all of this and the rise of younger stars in the league, it is clear the future is bright for the NBA. But fans do not want to wait to see what’s next.

While owners and players battle it out in the courtroom, players are being forced to play in random summer leagues and sign contracts overseas. The players who were not drafted are left in limbo, not knowing if they are going to be signed or when that will be.

People who were drafted are not able to sign contracts and go into debt by borrowing money, most likely from their agents. These rookies also will not be able to get into practice and learn the plays.

This will result in them basically missing out on their first season in the league if the lockout does not end by the time the season needs to start. The entire process leaves the future of the season up in the air.

It is the perfect time for the NBA to build on its success and gain a bigger fan base. But potential and diehard fans do not want to wait on the season to begin.

The delay the lockout poses could make or break the entire season. Everything the NBA is building on could be lost. Athletes are seemingly coming together and finding new ways to get out there and play basketball without the NBA. There is enough interest that people are going to want to watch the NBA for more than just the playoffs. But NBA followers are not patient and do not want to wait long for the season to begin, much less experience a shortened 82-game season.

My wish is that these issues get resolved before the season is scheduled to begin. Because for the first time in a long time, I am excited for the NBA season.

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Out with the old, in with the new RYAN HOOD Staff Writer Coming off of a disappointing 7-10-2 record in 2010, the Missouri soccer team is counting on its newcomers to provide a spark.

This year’s batch of freshmen is a highly touted bunch, ranked as the ninth-best class in the country and third-best in the Big 12 by BigSoccer.com.

Coach Bryan Blitz has raved about the new blood and is anxious to see how they progress over the course of the season.

“I have a great feeling that this incoming class, which my staff worked so hard to recruit, will have an impact this year,” Blitz said. “These rankings also make a statement about the athletic and academic prowess at Mizzou.”

The class is headlined by Kaysie Clark (KC Select Scream, Liberty), Caroline Stanley (KCFC, Lee’s Summit) and Abigail Raymer (Whitecaps FC, Vancouver, B.C.). Clark and Stanley played in the U.S. U-17 National Team during the 2010 World Cup, and Raymer represented Canada.

That high level of experience may be needed, as the freshmen will likely have to make an immediate impact for the Tigers to achieve their goals. Last year’s top two scorers, Alysha Bonnick and Krista Kruse, have both graduated.

Bonnick and Kruse combined to score 17 of MU’s 35 goals last season, production that will not easily be replaced. Thus far, the freshmen have stepped up and filled the void handsomely.

Although her first collegiate goal is still eluding her, Clark has been a handful for opposing defenders with her superb ball handling skills. Raymer has also created some good scoring chances and fellow freshman Taylor Grant scored

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Sophomore Alyssa Diggs jumps over Eastern Illinois’ Lauren Hoppensteadt on Aug. 21 at Walton Stadium. The Tigers won 4-1 and improved their record to 1-1.

her first career goal in MU’s Sunday night victory over Eastern Illinois at Walton Stadium.

The newcomers aren’t only making head waves up front, as Caroline Stanley has been rock-solid thus far in net.

Stanley has split playing time with redshirt freshman McKenzie Sauerwein.

Through two regular season matches, Stanley has yet to surrender a goal, while Sauerwein has been scored on three different occasions.

The freshmen credit their older teammates with the seamless transition.

“We have a strong group of girls, and the older girls really help us out and make it possible for the freshman to succeed,” Clark said. “Everyone’s so friendly, and that helped us adjust as well as international soccer with its faster pace, different styles. It’s more physical and

college soccer is different than anything I’ve ever played before.”

Sunday night’s 4-1 victory over Eastern Illinois was a big step forward for the Tigers, especially the youngsters. Their impact on the game was not overlooked by teammates.

“We’re trying to teach the younger kids how to play our system and keep pressing,” sophomore Alyssa Diggs said.

“There’s a lot of potential out there and I’m really excited for this season because I can already see us coming together.

We have to keep attacking them and pushing forward for a full 90 minutes.

This was a game to set the tone and the freshmen know what to expect.”

Missouri will face its stiffest competition to date next Friday, when the Tigers play host to national powerhouse Ohio State at Walton Stadium.

Volleyball team debuts fresh, familiar faces LINDSEY DAVISON Reporter If freshman Emily Wilson was nervous during her debut in front of her home crowd, it didn’t show.

Wilson led the Tigers with 16 kills and a pair of solo blocks in the annual Black and Gold Scrimmage on Friday night. Freshman Whitney Little also had a big night with 11 kills on 23 attacks.

Adding seven new competitors into the mix for the 2011 season, the Tigers will have the youngest team in the Big 12, as 11 of its 14 players are underclassmen.

“We’ve got 11 freshmen and sophomores on a team of 14, so we’re very young,” coach Wayne Kreklow said. “I noticed that when we were warming up there was a lot of short, shallow breathing and shaking hands, and we were very excited, but the more we played, the more we settled down. I was surprisingly pleased overall. I mean, we have stuff to work on, but for the first time playing in front of people, I think we looked ok.”

Ranked No. 22 in the American Volleyball Coaches Association final poll at the end of last season, the team will return headlining sophomore setter Molly Kreklow and senior middle blocker Brittney Brimmage this season to take on a fresh-faced Big 12.

“I’m looking forward to killing

everybody because we have seven new freshman and we’re a pretty young team, but I’m ready to show everybody that we are as good as we were last year,” Brimmage said.

Brimmage led the team in 2010 with 291 kills and 119 blocks, with sophomore Lisa Henning also making an impact with 266 kills on the season.

Kreklow is coming off of a successful season as well, and said she has plans to contribute in more than one way this season.

“Last year, I felt like I just needed to do my best to help to team win,” Kreklow said. “I knew that I had five seniors that could help me out if I made mistakes. And this year I feel like it’s vice-versa. I feel like I really need to give the freshmen the best chance they can have to make the easiest play and put the ball away.”

Kreklow said she was excited to be back playing at MU after an injury prevented her from playing this summer.

“I’ve had a whole year to grow as a person and as an athlete so I definitely expect to do better things than I did last year as far as leading the team and my performance in general,” Kreklow said.

Digging duo senior Priscilla Armendariz and freshman Jade Hayes combined for 25 digs on the night.

“I think this group has a high ceiling and a lot of potential,” Kreklow said.

“We have a bunch of physical kids who

can hit the ball and play big at the net.

I think we’ve got some good athletic kids in the back row, and obviously a great setter. Walking away from this, I feel good about the big picture, but I do think we’ve got a lot to do a lot of fine tuning on the little things that will make the different between wins and losses.”

The Tigers will begin their 2011 season with the annual Tiger Invitational next weekend at the Hearnes Center.

A Swinging Good Debut

Freshman Emily Wilson led the Tigers with 16 kills and only three errors, hitting .368 in her debut with the team.

Emily Wilson 38 Swings

16 Kills

Whitney Little 23 Swings

11 Kills

Lisa Henning 26 Swings

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Brittney Brimmage 17 Swings

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Missouri tallies dominant 4-1 win over Eastern Illinois

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We're trying to teach the younger kids how to play our system and keep pressing.

There's a lot of potential out there and I'm really excited for this season because I can already see us coming together.

Alyssa Diggs, sophomore forward

eran said afterward. “We know we have a longer leash with the freshman and if they’re out there, they’re ready to go."

Blitz doesn’t need to give too much leash to heavily recruited Kansas City product, Kaysie Clark, who left her prints all over the game.

“It’s exciting to get the first win early on,” Clark said. “We have a strong group of girls and the older girls really help us out and make it possible for the freshman to succeed."

Although Clark heads up a fabulous freshman trio that included Grant and Raymer, it was the more experienced play from sophomore Diggs and captain Blincow that provided the catalyst for the second half surge that put Missouri on top to stay.

“We’re trying to teach the younger kids how to play our system and keep pressing,” Diggs said. “There’s a lot of potential out there and I’m really excited for this season because I can already see us coming together."

Missouri’s highly touted class faces a steep learning cur ve with perennial powerhouse Ohio State visiting at 6:30 p.m. Friday in Columbia before their fellow Big Ten squad, the Purdue B oilermakers, invades the Audrey J. Walton Complex on Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m.

OVERWHELMING UNDERCLASSMEN Freshmen stole the show in MU’s 4-1 win on Sunday, accounting for half of Missouri’s 16 shots.

Kaysie Clark

The MU women’s soccer team made amends for its slow start Friday night, jumping all over the visiting Eastern Illinois Panthers Sunday evening to claim their home opener with a 4-1 result.

After a season-opening loss to San Diego on Friday evening, Missouri (1-1) notched an early tally thanks to sophomore forward Alyssa Diggs in the seventh minute.

The speedy forward dribbled past a defender into the penalty box before drilling a rocket into the back of the net unassisted as Eastern Illinois keeper Jessica

Midfielder Abi Raymer’s through ball on a quick Missouri counterattack provided the space that Nottingham needed to find her range.

Missouri wasn’t done, as senior midfielder Kelsey Blincow slipped left in the 69th minute and squeezed her shot past Taldone for the Tigers’ third goal of the night.

The unforced error took the wind out of the feisty Ohio Valley Conference squad’s sails.

Just seven minutes after Blincow lit up the scoreboard, her assist off a throw-in provided another freshman, midfielder Taylor Grant, a golden opportunity for her first career goal as a Tiger.

The freshman took advantage, burying the ball in the back of a wide-open net to widen the gulf to a 4-0 Missouri advantage.

The Tigers let off the gas a little bit as the clock wound down and a sloppy pass in their own box led to an EIU goal in the final minutes.

Despite a handsome recovery that netted his growing squad a 4-1 victory, coach Brian Blitz said he was none too pleased about his team’s inability to finish numerous chances ahead of two key match-ups.

“When you play Ohio State, you have to finish those chances or else they’ll come back to haunt you,” the 16-year vet-

Ali Raymer

JORDAN KUEHNE Reporter

Taldone could do nothing but watch.

Taldone would see her fair share of action over the opening half as EIU (0-2) never challenged the Missouri back line and subsequently played plenty of defense against the home team’s young guns.

Touted freshman Kaysie Clark launched a shot that landed just wide in the 17th minute before Haley Krentz, the lone goal scorer in Friday’s fixture, drilled a rebound off the crossbar.

With time winding down in the opening half, Diggs went to work and created two more opportunities that the Tigers failed to cash in and the favored home squad headed to the locker room ahead by a goal.

The tide continued to swing Missouri’s way when play resumed and the Tigers got back on the board via midfielder Danielle Nottingham’s slippery touch in the 52nd minute.

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Experienced play paves the way for a dynamic freshman class to score a victory in Sunday’s soccer home opener.

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