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BORN READY From Little League fields to family farms, Maty Mauk has always been a leader.

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OF THE SPOTLIGHT , NONE OF THE PRESSURE . Maty Mauk is ready to do for Missouri football what he’s done his whole life — lead. AARON REISS Sports Editor The most popular kid in Kenton, Ohio, drove a minivan. Maty Mauk would drive it to a movie theater. He’d take it to a restaurant. He’d drive it anywhere he went with his friend, Drey Dearing. It is Dearing’s dad’s minivan. Dearing has muscular dystrophy and is wheelchair-bound. The vehicle is specially outfitted for him. Maty and Dearing first met in elementary school. They became close when Dearing’s father asked Mike Mauk, Maty’s father and the football coach at Kenton High School, if Dearing could be a ball boy at Kenton football games. Mike said yes, and Dearing was joined on the sidelines by fellow ball boy Maty, who had been holding post at Wildcat games from the second he could throw the football. Dearing watched as Maty’s older brother, Ben Mauk, broke the national high school record for career passing yards and pass completions. Then he watched Maty break the records himself eight years later. Dearing and Maty Mauk send texts back and forth,

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occasionally. Recently, though, A born leader Dearing said, Maty has been “kind of busy.” What is Maty Mauk capable He’s preparing for his first of? season as Mizzou’s starting Stats from last season show quarterback. he can run for over 100 yards No longer the gunslinging against Tennessee, throw five backup tossed into the mix amid touchdowns against Kentucky an at-the-time perfect season and break off two consecutive and Southeastern Conference big runs against Oklahoma competition, Maty is now “The State before arcing a pass over Guy.” a cornerback’s “He’s a outstretched winner. The arm to Marcus players know Lucas for a Maty took a it,” Missouri chdown second seat to no tino uthe coach Gary AT&T one.” Pinkel said. Cotton Bowl. “He ’s a Those closest leader. The to him say he’s CHUCK MOORE players know ready for this it.” moment, this Kenton (Ohio) High School Dearing season. Assistant Football Coach will make the They say he 75-minute has always been trip north of Kenton to Toledo a leader. in September — likely in that When Maty’s mother Gwyn same minivan — to watch Mauk would take him to the Mizzou take on the Rockets park, she’d look out and see a during Week 2. game being organized, her son He has been to one of Maty’s directing the other children. other college games, against “Always, since he was little, Indiana. Maty didn’t play in he’d be the guy in charge,” that game. He was just a backup. Gwyn said. “I’m just excited to see him When Ben had to go doorfinally start in college,” Dearing to-door selling coupon cards said. “I know what he’s capable to fundraise for the Kenton of doing.” football team, Maty would go

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with him. By the end of the day, Maty would be the one knocking on doors, fundraising for a team he wasn’t even on. “However many I could get from my dad, he could sell them,” Ben said. When Maty was in seventh grade, he traveled to a 7-on-7 tournament in Virginia with his oldest brother Jonathan Mauk, who was coaching the Kenton junior varsity squad while home from college (Taylor University in Indiana, where he played linebacker) for the summer. Jonathan told the story as though he was speaking in tongues, his voice rising with excitement as he discussed Maty shining among the high schoolers. “When he got in there, he just took charge like he was one of the guys,” Jonathan said. It’s brash confidence. The same type Maty displayed in his first organized baseball game, when he hit a routine single to right field, rounded first and kept running. “They still got to get me out,” he told Jonathan.

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utmost degree. Football dominated family life, even if Gwyn said her husband “wasn’t allowed to let (his sons) have it for their mistakes when they came home for Friday night.” “Football is always a part of the conversation,” Jonathan said. “No matter where you’re at. That’s what we live, eat and sleep, is football. “We live and die for football, that’s what we do as Mauks.” In small-town Kenton, Ohio, Maty’s youth league teams ran his father’s pass-heavy offense, which meant he knew how to operate an aerial attack when most kids were still working on their spirals. “You don’t see many (people) go five-wide in fifth grade,” Jonathan said. Maty watched Ben shine as a four-year starting quarterback for Kenton, winning two state championships. Then Maty started at quarterback for four years, with his brother as one of Kenton’s assistant coaches. “Maty only got the runnerup,” Ben said. “So I still have that on him.” In Maty’s first high school football game, the Wildcats went against Coldwater High School, the defending state champions. Kenton lost 58-19. Maty was 19-39 for 198 yards with three touchdowns and one interception. Despite the loss, Chuck Moore, the then-defensive backs coach for the Wildcats, said by the end of the game, the freshman quarterback was already looked to as a leader, just like he’d always been growing up. “He went in with the attitude of ‘Who are these guys?’” Moore said. “Maty took a second seat

to no one.” So it came as no surprise to Gwyn that her son looked up to the challenge when he stepped onto the field in the fourth quarter of Mizzou’s game against Georgia last year. The Mauks traveled to all of Mizzou’s games last season, and will do the same this season. Gwyn was standing with him in the shade of the Sanford Stadium endzone when Maty came into the game for an injured James Franklin. “I could tell by his demeanor that he was ready to go,” Gwyn said. Maty ran for seven yards on his first play, a third-down call that was just enough to move the chains. Then a Henry Josey run got Mizzou nine yards. On Maty’s third play, he passed to Bud Sasser as part of a designed double pass. Sasser threw the football over forty yards to L’Damian Washington. Touchdown. “I was more nervous than him,” Gwyn said. The next week, before Mizzou took the field against Florida in what would be Maty’s first college start, the quarterback told his friend, junior center Evan Boehm, “I’m not a good practice player, but I mean, I’ll learn my stuff and I’ll get it done. But when I get into the game I’ll be a playmaker.” Boehm didn’t know what Mauk meant. Mizzou scored in two plays on its opening drive. Twenty seconds, two Maty throws, one touchdown. “Oh, I finally get what Maty was talking about,” Boehm thought. A constant competitor Maty Mauk started with

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Maty Mauk began hunting in middle school. Kenton High School defensive coordinator Chuck Moore, who got Mauk into hunting, said the quarterback is competitive in everything he does.

raccoons, before he was a teenager. Then rabbits, then squirrels. Turkey and deer followed — a natural progression. Maty would tag along with Moore when the assistant coach would go hunt on his friends’ farms in Kenton. Hunting was something that separated Maty from his two older brothers. They were obsessive about football. Moore said that Ben and Jonathan Mauk never left school, because they always felt the need to practice; football was “their entire life.” But even when he was away from the game, Maty always competed. How many deer could he bag? How heavy?

When Maty left the football field, the drive didn’t leave him. “Maty loved football, but whatever Maty was doing at the present time was most important to Maty,” Moore said. “If Maty was playing checkers, he had to win at checkers.” Maty has only ever known winning, really. He went 42-8 in high school; 25-3 in his last two years. He was a Parade All-American and a Sports Illustrated All-American. He was a two-time Gatorade Ohio Player of the Year. In his first year contributing to the Tigers, they won the Cotton Bowl. But the personnel around Maty this season will be different. Washington and Lucas have graduated. Dorial

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Maty Mauk talks with his longtime friend Drey Dearing during the Black & Gold game April 19 at Memorial Stadium.

Green-Beckham is out, too. Just with that group, Maty completed just over 51 percent of his passes last year. In Missouri’s last two training camp scrimmages this summer, Maty was 12-31 combined. Maty’s new receivers, seniors Jimmie Hunt, Darius White and Sasser, combined for fewer catches last season than Lucas and Green-Beckham each had. The new starting receivers are all shorter than each member of last year’s trio. There will be no toss-it-upand-see-what-happens security blanket. “Everyone back in Ohio was asking those questions,” Ben said regarding his brother’s new receiving corps. “Maty always said they put some guys on the shelf last year. Losing Dorial is tough, but at the same time he’s excited about those other guys.” Mike said his son is “continuing watching and seeing and continuing to learn.” The last time Maty was home, he and Ben watched film from Ben’s time as quarterback at Cincinnati. Maty peppered his brother with questions. “I didn’t think he was at that level yet,” Ben said. Maty has lofty goals. He wants his completion percentage to be around 70. He wants his play to model Johnny Manziel’s. “Because I think I have the ability to do similar things,” Maty said. “And that’s what people expect from me back in Columbia.” To feel expected to play like a Heisman Trophy winner could be a lot of pressure for Maty — if he felt it. “He’s a coach’s son,” Gwyn said. “He’s ready to go.”

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Step Forward Day, an annual tradition at MU, brought together over 300 students Saturday to dedicate their morning to giving back to the Columbia community. Students met at Tiger Plaza for a registration and a complimentary breakfast as early as 8 a.m. and were then bused to several local organizations to volunteer. Since Step Forward Day is centered on incoming freshmen and transfer students, many see this as a chance to get to know each other before fall classes begin. Organizer Alyssa Bilyeu, graduate assistant for Leadership and Services, said Step Forward Day was started to benefit the surrounding community and to help expose new students to the many volunteer opportunities around Columbia, while helping students meet others with similar interests. "I think the relationships is probably the

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chicken coops, painting and working with compost. "I think Step Forward Day is a really good idea, especially for incoming freshmen and transfer students, because not only does it inform students about all the values that MU has, but it enforces it with all of the leadership programs they have available," Bacon said. Bacon said he would definitely recommend the event to future students. "There seemed to be a lot of really likeminded people there," he said. "Whether that be people who are looking to serve the community or who just have good values, it's a good environment to be in to meet people that you would actually want to spend a lot of time with." Freshman Karlee Renkoski volunteered for the food bank, sorting and bagging potatoes with nearly 100 other students. She said she was impressed by how well students came together in order to help out. "I just saw how even though we were all different people and we didn't know each other really, we worked really well together," Renkoski said. "We were all total strangers, but we all worked together and no one really complained."

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number one thing students take from this event because they meet all these new people even from just the second they walk into Tiger Plaza all the way until they leave," Bilyeu said. "Then they gain just absolute, concrete community service experience." Overall, 14 organizations benefited from the event. Some agencies included Columbia Second Chance, The Center Project, Habitat for Humanity, The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri, and the Mary Lee Johnston Community Learning Center. Bilyeu, who said she also does her best to help serve the community, said that although the difficulty of service projects can vary, she believes the students all got very hands-on experiences. "These projects we're doing are actually pretty intense projects, like anywhere from lifting super heavy things or scrubbing a dog to working with children," she said. Not only does the one-day event help give community agencies with the extra service they need, it can also have an impact on the students who participate. Freshman Dustin Bacon, who volunteered with a group of 21 other students for the Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture, said he spent his morning pulling weeds, patching

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Fourteen organizations benefited from this year’s event.

Beginning nine months ago, the Mayor’s Task Force on Community Violence set out to implement a new ordinance, aptly dubbed “Ban the Box,” which would, as the name suggests, outlaw the “box” on job applications that requires applicants to indicate a history of criminal activity to potential employers. The measure is going to be presented to City Council in November. According to the National Employment Law Project, 12 states and over 60 cities and counties have adopted the campaign thus far. Since work on this initiative began, strides have been made in bringing “Ban the Box” to Columbia and its employers, both public and private. “(The ordinance) is asking employers to wait until a faceto-face interview to ask about convictions, rather than just having anyone who has ever had any kind of criminal background immediately not be considered for the position,” said Michael Trapp, Task Force co-chairman. “What we’ve seen is that a majority of homicide perpetrators have extensive criminal records. There’s a road that people walk down and the more that we can pull people out of it, the safer we all are.” While concerns have been raised that higher-level offenders such as sex offenders and murderers should not be allowed the chance to re-enter various workplaces, Trapp noted that there are both state and federal laws in place that will still work to keep specific types of offenders away from specific types of occupations, despite the implementation of “Ban the Box.” Some workplaces, including day-care centers, financial services and gas stations with lottery tickets are legally mandated to deny employment to applicants with a history of sexual predation, fraudulent use of money and the like, Trapp said. “(Potential employment) would depend on the nature of the offense, the date of the offense and any evidence of rehabilitation, but fundamentally it would be up to

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A student walks through Sabai’s newly-renovated entrance Monday in Johnston Hall. Sabai was closed for the past three semesters for renovations and reopened Aug. 21.

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ALICE training Johnston Hall, Sabai reopen now required ANNABEL AMES Reporter

JACK WADDELL Staff Writer After several events that have shaken the nation, schools must now answer the question: What happens when there is a violent intruder? Several school districts around Missouri have been practicing a program called ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) training and have been bumping up security parameters around their schools. ALICE training has been around for a long time, but several school districts are just now engaging in the active-shooter training. However, ALICE training is nothing new to Columbia Public Schools. ALICE has been taught in Columbia since October 2012, and is now gaining popularity elsewhere in the state from Senate Bill 75, which states that each school district may participate in the training, John White, Columbia Public School District’s security director, said. “With the new passage of Senate Bill 75, every school in Missouri is going to have to do some kind of active-shooter drill witnessed by police,” he said. “The state is mandating that we kick everything up a notch from what we have been doing in the past, and rightfully so.” White said the ALICE program is no different from the program Homeland Security puts out called “Run, Hide, Fight.” “You run if you can, hide if you can and you fight if you have to,” White said. “It’s a philosophy on what to do if there is an active shooter in your building and it applies everywhere.”

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Nearly 300 women now call the recently renovated Johnston Hall, an all-female residence hall, their home. Renovations in the building began in fall 2012 to revamp the space. New fixtures, flooring, air conditioning systems, study spaces, wireless internet and an exterior entrance to Sabai, Johnston’s in-house dining facility, were added.

Although Johnston underwent a substantial renovation in 1947, it was due for an update, Residential Life Director Frankie Minor said. The university began discussing the most recent renovation informally in 1997. A plan detailing the hall’s specific needs was drafted in 2001. “It was their time to have renovations done,” Minor said. “It needed upgrading to meet the needs of today’s students and tomorrow’s students.” The renovations in Johnston aim

to improve the quality of student life rather than to increase the number of beds, he said. The number of beds in the hall was reduced from 330 to about 300. In addition, the construction of Virginia Avenue South housing is expected to add about 331 beds to meet the university’s growing enrollment by 2015. “It’s about reducing capacity slightly to provide students with

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MSA aims for strong ties under new leader JACK WADDELL Staff Writer The resignation of former Missouri Students Association President Mason Schara last month led to a number of internal changes within MSA. In accordance with the MSA Bylaws, former MSA Vice President Kelsey Haberberger filled Schara’s absence as president. Haberberger appointed junior Matt McKeown, formerly the MSA chief of staff, as her vice president. In terms of transition of leadership, there are several steps that need to be taken, Coordinator of Student Government Farouk Aregbe said. The process began by appointing

Haberberger as president. From there, she appointed all new positions that were affected by the transition. The new appointments will be introduced to MSA Senate on Sept. 10 to be confirmed. “I think (MSA) has done a really good job of making things happen and moving things along,” Aregbe said. Aregbe, who has been working with MSA for eight years, said this is the first time he has seen an MSA president resign. The last time an MSA president left office was in 2004, when former MSA President Brian Laoruangroch was impeached on accounts of public intoxication while representing the student body in front of university officials, students, alumni, sponsors,

state senators and representatives at an evening event. Under new leadership, McKeown said he anticipates a new dynamic within the MSA executive board. “Obviously there will be some changes since (Schara) isn’t here (since) new leadership always prompts a bit of a change,” he said. “But the good thing is that our cabinet is close, and we’ve formed those bonds with these people because we’re around each other so much. We have that relationship, and we have that bond and it will only continue to grow.” MSA Senate Speaker Ben Bolin said one of the most important things to focus on during this time is

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MU releases faculty satisfaction survey results CLARISSA BUCH Reporter Faculty members of color have higher rates of dissatisfaction with MU, according to a recent university survey. While most results were positive, faculty of color had higher rates of 'neutral' or 'not satisfied' responses. These were among the findings of the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education (COACHE), a facultydriven, research initiative based at Harvard University, which administered a survey between late 2012 and early 2013 to gauge the needs and satisfaction of the MU faculty. Out of 1,195 faculty at MU at the time, 608 responded to the survey — 132 of whom were of color and 476 were white. When asked to rank “MU as a place to work,” 57 percent of faculty of color responded with “very satisfied” or “satisfied,” 24 percent with a neutral response and 19 percent with “dissatisfied” or “very dissatisfied.” Out of the white participants, 70 percent were satisfied, 15 percent neutral and 14 percent dissatisfied. Faculty Council chairman Craig Roberts said it is currently unknown what causes the higher rates of dissatisfaction, but he said he hopes to determine what it is. “MU needs to look at what is causing this dissatisfaction and see if they can address it,” Roberts said. “I don’t detect it as racism in the MU faculty; it’s something else, and we need to figure out what it is.” Interim Provost Ken Dean said that COACHE gave MU the opportunity to survey all MU faculty, including non-tenure track faculty. “We felt like it would be a much more representative group because it’s everyone now, not just tenured and pre-tenure

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faculty,” Dean said. COACHE recommended that MU create a faculty committee to analyze the results, which were divided between tenured, pre-tenure and non-tenure track faculty members, Dean said. Jeni Hart, associate professor of educational leadership and a member of the committee that analyzed the results, said MU’s results were similar to other universities around the country: results were mostly positive, but showed lower satisfaction rates among female faculty and faculty of color compared to their white male colleagues. “Our faculty as a whole is a pretty satisfied bunch,” Hart said. “However, it is important to note that this was a snapshot in time, and the results today might look a little different.” Roberts said the Faculty Council has already started discussing how to address the issue. “The ivory tower is not the ebony tower,” Roberts said. “We need to find out why and fix it.” Tara Warne, senior research analyst and a member of the committee, said the committee identified promotion, mentoring and professional development as areas which need the most improvement. Hart said a faculty member's specific department or college is what is most important to them, and efforts to make change should be focused at those levels as well as the campus level. Deans were given reports of their own colleges and were encouraged to have discussions with faculty about making improvements at both the college and department levels, Dean said. “In the weeks and months ahead, I will continue to check with each dean on what they’re doing with recommendations and actions,” he said. Dean said the results were also shared with the UM System’s

be considered when searching for employment. However, this consideration will not take place until after employers have had a chance to meet with applicants in person that they’ve taken an interest in on paper. The interview process offers the opportunity for any potentially concerning details about an applicant to come

into play, while also allowing employers to get a sense of the applicant beyond their past, freshman Abbey Colclasure said. “I would be OK with working with someone who has a criminal record so long as they get through the interview process,” she said. “No one should ever be looked at negatively solely for their background. People can

human resources department to give them an idea of what concerns the faculty have. “We want to increase those who are satisfied and decrease those who are dissatisfied,” he said. “In general, the results were pretty good, but there’s always room for improvement.” Warne said the plan is to conduct another survey in 2016 and make improvements before that time.

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change.” One of the main factors in this change is the ability for ex-offenders to find their way back into society, Trapp said. “We really looked at the data of who has committed those crimes, and the biggest determinant of whether someone goes back to prison or not is whether or not they have

a job,” Trapp said. “If we help these people to get back to work and have a sense of self-worth and a paycheck and tie them into mainstream society, it will benefit the city of Columbia as a whole. This is not a case of ‘let’s be nice to ex-criminals,’ it’s let’s take care of our community and help people stay safe.”

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MU recognized for sustainability projects GRACE ROGERS Reporter MU’s numerous sustainability programs have made it stand out among colleges, earning the school a spot on Best College Ranking’s top 100 “green” colleges list. Campus leaders say the sustainability projects at MU focus on the three main benefits of going “green”: a healthier environment, social justice and fiscal advantage, allowing everyone to find a reason to live sustainably. Alicia LaVaute, a leader in the Sustainability Office, is a big advocate for the “5Rs” mindset — reduce, reuse, recycle, refuse and rot. “Refuse the little tchotchke items businesses are giving you and say, ‘You know what, this is something I’ll probably just take back to my house and probably just throw away,’” LaVoute said. MU has already saved big with their sustainability programs. Since the Energy Conservation Program started in 1990, MU has saved over $60 million through a variety of projects, and has seen a 52 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per square foot. RecycleMania, an annual low-waste project, encourages universities to compete in sustainability by recycling. MU placed 26th in 2014, up 147 places from 2013. Sustain Mizzou is a student organization that works with other students to promote sustainability on campus. Sustain Mizzou puts students into action by having them participate in events like stream cleanups or Sustainability Week in April. “I really enjoy our (Stream Team) camping trip

that we do every fall down to the Missouri River,” Sustain Mizzou President Jackson Hambrick said. Students and faculty at the Environmental Leadership Office are also making huge strides in sustainability. Little efforts can make a huge difference if more get involved, they say. By volunteering at Bradford Research Farm or riding a bike to class, students make an impact on sustainability. “It’s cliché, I suppose, but every little bit helps,” ELO bike mechanic Kyle Morse said. “I have a feeling that if I told everyone on campus that there were free bikes they could ride whenever they want, a lot of people would be shocked and some of those would take advantage of it.” ELO’s Bike Resource Center operates MU Bike Share and offers bike repairs to students for free, only requiring that students bring their own replacement parts. However, mechanics for ELO don’t let students sit idly by while their bike is fixed. The students stick around to learn how their bike works and why it needed a repair. “If you do own your bike, I always encourage people to understand (their bike), so that they become more independent,” Morse said. Educating students about sustainability is one of the main tools used by ELO, and the university as a whole, to promote sustainability at MU. “There is something my dad used to tell me as a kid whenever we would go camping,” ELO ambassador Taylor Westfall said. “He would say, ‘Little sticks make big fires.’ I think that’s really true for the environmental movement. I think there are so many little things that you can do that multiply in the end.”

Since the Energy Conservation Program started in 1990, MU has saved over $60 million through a variety of projects.

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reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per square foot Carbon emission reduced by 28% from 2008-2013 fiscal year Source: Sustainability.missouri.edu BEN KOTHE // GRAPHICS MANAGER

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Shifter's boyfriend, Conan Zhu, will also be participating in the half-marathon on her team, Ariel's Amigos. Reporter "She is one of the strongest individuals I know,” Zhu said. “I can't imagine having to go through what she is MU senior Ariel Shifter is holding on to her positive doing. She has learned how precious each and every day of attitude, despite being given a piece of problematic news life is and to never take it for granted. She's learned how last June. damn tough she is." Shifter was diagnosed with Stage II Hodgkin's Zhu said Shifter always remains optimistic and lymphoma, a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic continues to look for positives despite her situation. He system. describes her as "a much more confident individual who is Despite currently undergoing chemotherapy, Shifter more comfortable in her own skin." is also training to compete in the St. Louis Rock-n-Roll Since her diagnosis, Shifter said she's been trying to Half-Marathon this October through Team in Training, keep her life as normal as possible. a fundraising program through the Leukemia and "I still go to work and hang out with friends,” she Lymphoma Society, which has trained over 600,000 said. “I've had to become a bit of a germaphobe because athletes since its debut 26 years ago. chemotherapy makes it really easy for me to get sick. Some Shifter said she has an ultimate goal of raising $12,000 days I just feel the need to sleep a lot, and I've learned I to go toward research for blood cancer cures. really have to listen to that and not fight it.” "I work with the team, and I work with the individuals Shifter said she is amazed by the extent of support to help them to come up with she has received since the a fundraising plan,” TNT MY BODY IS diagnosis. campaign manager Richard "My parents have been CHALLENGING ME, SO I Sloan said. “They set their phenomenal, but that isn't personal fundraising goals, WANT TO CHALLENGE IT RIGHT surprising because they whether it's a letter-writing always are,” she said. “The BACK.” campaign or a social media amount of people who have campaign, which (Shifter)'s reached out to me offering ARIEL SHIFTER been very successful at, their help and support has actually.” MU Senior really been awesome. The Along with supporting more stories I hear about the research efforts to find new connections people have to blood cancer, the more I realize treatments and cures for blood cancers, Sloan said the how important what we're doing through TNT and LLS is." organization also uses its funds to financially support Shifter said she believes her general outlook on life has patients and their families. improved over the past several months. "We're the largest fundraising arm for the (Leukemia "The timing of all of this has really helped me to just and Lymphoma) society,” he said. “The money that take a step back and realize what is important to me and (Shifter)'s raising is going to help local patients in the area. that life isn't all about good grades, resumés and acceptance Our Gateway chapter will cover the area from surrounding letters," she said. areas of St. Louis all the way over to Columbia, and then However, she said she hopes more people learn that areas down in Arkansas and parts of southwest Illinois." having cancer doesn't necessarily have to mean your life In order to train for her half-marathon, Shifter said she is over. is doing all she can to take advantage of the days she feels "Cancer doesn't discriminate, that's for sure,” she said. healthy enough to exercise. Her workouts typically consist of “I have met people of all ages that have suffered through running in local parks or working out between breaks at work. blood cancer themselves or with a family member. It is "I really have to listen to my body,” she said. “I want to terrifying, but it is something to be aware of.” push myself, but I have to be careful. I usually have a solid Shifter said she feels lucky to have a curable, early stage week where I feel almost normal, so on those days I try of cancer and feels that if she can defeat her illness, she to do the best I can. I appreciate … the days where I feel won't have an excuse when it comes to other, seemingly healthy and each workout feels like a huge success to me smaller problems. rather than a chore, like it used to." "Hearing the stories of other people who have had or Shifter said her inspiration to run in the Rock-n-Roll currently have blood cancer really makes me feel fortunate Half-Marathon came from her goal-oriented nature. to have such a great prognosis, and that is all because so "My body is challenging me, so I want to challenge it much money and time has gone into research that will right back,” she said. “And if I can help support research to allow me to live a long, healthy life after cancer," she said. "I save the lives of others while doing it, then that just makes feel it is only right for me to do whatever I can to give back it a million times more rewarding.” to that, so others can someday have a similar prognosis."

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Department acquires drug incinerator HOPE WATSON Reporter The Columbia Police Department recently acquired a drug incinerator through funding provided by the Columbia Department of Public Health and Human Services. According to CPD Sergeant Daniel Beckman, the machine, branded ‘the Drug Terminator,’ burns drugs at extremely high temperatures. These temperatures lessen the number of pollutants escaping into the air during burning and efficiently allow for the disposal of drugs. All drugs burned by the incinerator come from cases submitted to the Property and Evidence Room and are assigned a case number. These drugs come from multiple sources, including case evidence and medications brought to the CPD for disposal, Beckman said. Funds remaining from the Columbia Department of Health and Human Services 2012 budget in the amount of $4,601 made the purchase of the incinerator possible, Health Department Public Information Officer Andrea Waner said. Waner said the machine might reduce the misuse of drugs in the community as a result of proper disposal. Use of the machine directly affects the health department’s “community-identified strategic issue area” of reducing substance abuse in Boone County, according to Waner. She said she believes the incinerator to have a “very positive effect on our community as a whole.” In addition, the health department hopes the incinerator will bring about a reduction in the quantity of drugs in landfills. Beckman listed keeping illicit drugs from contaminating groundwater among other benefits of the device. Since gaining approval through the Department of Natural Resources permitting process, the machine has been used one time, two weeks ago. Beckman said he anticipates it will be used between one and two times per month. No specific training is required to operate the incinerator. “It is very simple to use and instruction was provided by a user manual,” Beckman said. This particular model was chosen because, due to its approval by DNR in another city, the health department “trusted it,” Waner said. Beckman said costs for operating the incinerator were equivalent to that of purchasing a bag of charcoal. He was unable to report a cost for maintaining the machine at this time.

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the types of facilities that they need,” Minor said. Mackenzie Patterson, a freshman living in Johnston this year, said the motionactivated, energ y-efficient hallway lighting is one of her favorite aspects. “Everything is brand new, so

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One thing the ALICE program focuses on is getting out of a situation rather than just hoping the situation won’t reach you, White said. The evacuation aspect of ALICE is vital and is what the administrators are trying to pass on to students and teachers. “For years it was just lockdown: You turn the lights off and hide in a corner,” he said. “But we’re trying to take that a step forward. Although there are situations when a room needs to be locked down, if you’re not in the hot zone, we want you to escape thoroughly and get out of the building. I’ve found that after teaching

it’s cool knowing that you’re the only one that’s used anything so far,” she said. Patterson also said she likes how the new building feels modern while maintaining artifacts from Johnston’s history, such as the old doors that found a new home near the elevators. Sabai, the Asian-cuisine dining facility located in Johnston, has also received a facelift. In the past, students had the teachers and students this, it gives them a feeling of empowerment. We can do something more than just sit here and hope the bad guy goes away.” Neil Glass, assistant superintendent of Cape Girardeau Public Schools, said Cape Girardeau schools also focus on evacuation and not becoming static targets. “If the intruder gets into (a locked-down room), he has a perfectly still target that he can encounter,” Glass said. “We want to be dynamic, up and moving, and evacuating if we’re not in the same part of the school as the shooter.” ALICE is a big part of many school districts’ active-shooter training and plan, but it is not all of it. Several districts, including Columbia Public Schools, have buzz-in systems, cameras, two-way radios and

to walk through Johnston’s lobby to enter Sabai, but a new exterior entrance will allow Sabai to operate even when the residence halls are closed. The upgrades will also add additional seating, private dining areas, booth seating, a new menu and a culinary kitchen that may soon host cooking classes and demonstration nights with the chefs, said Michael Wuest, Campus Dining Services spokesman. He said the darker wall even buttons that can summon the police if pushed. But even with all of the new technology, every school still needs to have a plan of action. “When seconds count, the police are always minutes away,” White said. “(All of the new technology) is a great tool to have, but is designed to buy us time until the police can get there. You have to have something more than a lockdown drill or to hope the (intruder) goes away.” Preparing for the worst-case scenario and making a plan are two things that Columbia Public Schools takes pride in. “Training for how to handle a situation is imperative, which is why we practice, practice, practice,” CPS spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark said. “The safety of students and staff is always our first priority.”

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colors, large columns and dome light fixtures will mark the facility’s transformation into a sleek and warm space. “You’ll feel like you’re in downtown New York in an upscale Asian restaurant,” Wuest said. “Now when you walk in, you’ll see a really inviting entrance. It has a little attitude and elegance to it.” He said the updated Southeast Asian-inspired menu will feature recipes from around Asia, including China

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Continued from page 3 to ensure MSA is maintaining the quality of its duties to the student body. “Now is the time for us to come together as a group,” he said. “With (Haberberger) coming in and (Schara) stepping aside, it’s on all of us to pick up those responsibilities, fulfill the promises to the students and to make sure we follow through on all of our activities, projects and services.” Bolin said he would describe Schara’s leadership style as more passive, while Haberberger’s is more involved. “(Schara) set up a team, a very close-knit team, and in a lot of ways that created a lot of passive communication,” he said. “One of the things I think (Haberberger) is going to do with that team is make it even more approachable for others. While it is close-knit, I think (Haberberger) has the ability to make us all come together, regardless of whose team you’re coming from, and make us all work together so the quality of service does not falter.” However, Aregbe said he does not believe it is the style of leadership that matters, but instead simply having the ability to set a goal and accomplish it. “Everyone has different styles and I don’t know that a particular style is what’s most important at this point,” he said. “I think what’s most important is that there is a clear vision, a clear communication of that vision and a clear path as to how everyone fits into that vision.” While the styles of the two leaders could be different, the overall objective is not, Haberberger said.

and Thailand, and will allow for more customization. New additions will include various types of noodle bowls, wontons, Chinese cuisine and ginger molasses cookies. “You’ll smell the different flavors and your mouth will water,” Wuest said. “Students can take a moment to get away from the bustle of life (and get) a really great taste of flavors from around the world.” “(McKeown) and I have done our best to outline our goals for the semester, and have been in constant communication will all of our cabinet members,” Haberberger said. “Our cabinet has shifted position-wise, but our vision and goals are still the same.” Under the new leadership, Aregbe said he is confident the group’s dynamic will not be compromised. “What’s important is that everybody knows the goal and their role, … (and) I think they will do that with (Haberberger),” he said. “She was a student coordinator for Summer Welcome, and she worked directly with 36 Summer Welcome leaders who were either reporting to her directly or indirectly. She is very astute with working with leaders, so I don’t think we’re going to have a problem there.” Bolin said he believes this change will strengthen MSA this fall. “(Haberberger) has an ability to not only be that one central figure, but also to come off as reliable, dependable and someone you want to talk to about what’s going on,” he said. “I feel like that is one of the key aspects (Haberberger) is bringing to the position, but also an aspect that sets her apart, and is going to make this fall even better than the term previous.” McKeown said work ethic has particularly helped MSA through this transition. “The dynamic thus far, I think, will be really good,” McKeown said. “(Haberberger) and I work very well together, which is great because it’s always good to have that vice president and president combination. She and I are very alike in the sense that we will work and work and work, and I think that will be a good thing for the changing dynamic of MSA.”

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The Plan B MU must be held accountable scare for Title IX violations EDNA SMITH

Ladies, if you happen to be a sexual being who just so happens to not have a perfect handle on controlling the universe, there is a high possibility that at one point in your life, you will have a Plan B scare. Fear not. Though it might feel like you’re completely alone up there at the Wal-Mart pharmacy counter, standing in your linty tank top and pajama shorts, avoiding eye contact with the cashier and believing yourself to be the dumbest person alive, you’re not. I promise. My scare was relatively uneventful, and yet it was still one of the most awful experiences I’ve ever had. It was the morning after: after we woke up, after he left, after my girl friends had texted me high-five emojis. Then I found the broken condom. I immediately called my best friend, who ran every red light to pull up at my house in her father’s pickup truck within minutes. We silently drove to the nearest Wal-Mart. Inside, I shuffled up to the counter and asked for every woman’s biggest frenemy: Plan B. My friend and I then went to IHOP, where I swallowed that $50 pill with a glass of grapefruit juice and a mouthful of omelets. We laughed nervously in between bites of our food, talking about class and boys and TV shows, trying to pretend like we weren’t surrounded by a suspiciously large amount of young mothers and babies eating pancakes. The worst was still to come, though. I remember going through the rest of the afternoon normally, washing dishes and getting groceries. But then the nausea hit, and it was crippling. I threw up everything my body and soul had to offer and laid in bed for the rest of the night, sobbing and wishing I could call my mom. I felt fine the next morning. And thankfully, a few weeks later, I knew for sure everything was fine. Things I didn’t know about Plan B that you definitely should: 1. Plan B, like pretty much every other emergency contraceptive pill, does not work if you are already pregnant. Plan B is basically a giant birth control pill of levonorgestrel, which works primarily by preventing your ovaries from releasing eggs. (Technically, it could also prevent fertilization and implantation of a fertilized egg to your womb, but the Plan B website only lists this as a possibility). 2. If you vomit within 2 hours of taking Plan B, call your doctor (or the Student Health Center for their on-call nurse, who’s available 24/7 at (573) 882-7481). There’s a chance you might have thrown up the pill. 3. If you’re taking birth control pills regularly, it isn’t recommended that you use Plan B. I talked to a nurse and my doctor at the Student Health Center about this, and they both agreed that since I was on the pill at the time, which is supposed to be more effective than Plan B is, I shouldn’t have bothered with the Wal-Mart run at all. Yep. Insert hysterical laugh here. To the sperm-carriers of the world: if you want to be a stand-up sexual partner in a Plan B situation, offer to drive and to help pay for the pill (Plan B OneStep is $50; the generic alternative, Next Choice, is only $10 cheaper). Please understand that we might not necessarily want you to do so either, but your acknowledgement of responsibility/rogue sperm is much appreciated. Ladies, if you ever find yourselves in this situation, know that the truly important people in your lives will not judge you in the least. I hope you’ve gotten a little idea of what to expect and the basics of Plan B. But, if nothing else, this is the important thing I want you to know: you are not alone. Plan B happens to the best of us, and no one should make you feel lesser for it. If they do, call me. We’ll get omelets. Love, Edna

When we said we were tired of talking about rape culture on campus, we meant it. And yet, here we are again. On Thursday, ESPN’s “Outside the Lines” published a story accusing former tailback Derrick Washington of raping a woman in 2008 and assaulting three other women over a threeyear span-- one physical, one sexual, one domestic. Washington was not charged by Boone County for rape, instead making an agreement to never contact the woman again and take a rape awareness class. After three more incidents, Washington was finally kicked off of the team. He was put on trial and served four months in prison for digitally penetrating a woman in June 2010. The “Outside the Lines” investigation uncovered that multiple university officials knew about all of these instances and failed to conduct a Title IX investigation into the alleged 2008 rape. Title IX, a part of the United States Education Amendments of 1972, “requires gender equity for boys and girls in every educational program that receives federal funding.” If a university official is aware of a report of sexual violence, they are required by law to initiate a Title IX investigation. First, we want to once again applaud MU for their efforts in evaluating our sexual assault resources on campus. It is important that situations like this do not continue on campus, and seeing the

university take some action to make sure of that is great. However, there is a much bigger problem that requires addressing. Mizzou Director of Athletics Mike Alden admitted in a press conference last week that multiple staff members, such as former Chancellor Brady Deaton and former Public Affairs director Chris Koukola, were aware of what happened in 2008. But Alden said he was not aware of how Title IX procedures worked on campus at the time. Considering that Title IX was created in 1972, this is not even remotely acceptable. Not initiating a Title IX investigation is one thing, but being ignorant of what Title IX procedures are is totally unacceptable. We have to ask: If the rapist in this case was not a football player, would he have been charged? Our student-athletes have always been given special treatment, and this case is no exception. We must stop this trend of allowing Mizzou athletes to be treated differently simply because they are athletes. Treating student-athletes differently is one thing, but making sure they play at the cost of student safety is utterly ridiculous. If we are going to take pride in our players being “Mizzou Made,” then we need to address their misconduct as well. Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin pointed out in a teleconference last

week that many things have changed during his time as chancellor. But still, while Deaton and a few other university officials have left, the overall administration remains mostly the same. While Title IX procedures have improved on paper, the university has no examples of how Title IX procedures have improved in practice. While we are glad that policies are changing and more resources are being offered, we have yet to see any concrete evidence of progress. But this is bigger than Mizzou athletics and bigger than MU. Sexual assaults have become a growing problem on college campuses. As of July 2, the Department of Education is investigating 67 different schools for possible Title IX violations. According to Campus Safety Magazine, 20 to 25 percent of women will experience a completed and/or attempted rape while in college. Rape culture is growing and getting harder to control. Treating others with respect and dignity is essential in attempting to stop rape. Understanding that “no” means “no,” and that a forced or coerced “yes” is not consent, is of the utmost importance. As a campus, as a student body, let’s all recognize sexual violence as a serious problem and take a stand against it.

It’s Ben a While

Four tips every freshman should know BEN BROWN

I was thoroughly unprepared for college life. During my first week of college, I lost my biology textbook, got sick and accidentally attended a class at Stephens College. I didn’t really have anyone to tell me what to expect when I was on my own. It is my hope that, with the help of these tips, no one experiences the same agony that I went through last August. 1) Sleep in the clothes you want to wear the next day. You waste precious minutes each morning getting out of bed, walking all the way to your drawers, picking out clothes and dressing yourself. That is time that could be spent studying or sleeping. You’ll be amazed at the hundreds of extra seconds you will have in the morning if you go to class in your wrinkled shirt and bed head. 2) Freeze ramen for a tasty on-the-go treat. Everyone loves the taste of ramen

noodles, and at 18 cents per metric ton, they are a great value. The only problem with them is the arduous prep time that goes into making them. I mean, you have to find a pan, fill it with water, boil the water and put the noodles in the water. It’s all a bit overwhelming, but there is another way. Take an empty ice tray, and then fill each container halfway with water, halfway with uncooked ramen noodles. After that, take the seasoning packet and lightly dust the tray with that incredible chicken/beef/shrimp flavor. Finally, stick a toothpick in each container and put the tray in the freezer. Pretty soon you will be enjoying your delicious and nutritious ramen pops all around campus. 3) Make sure everyone knows you were a big deal in your hometown. Look, you worked long and hard to develop your reputation in high school. Do you want all that work to go to waste? Of course not! So when meeting new people at college, make sure you mention how great you were in high school. Once they hear about how you were homecoming queen or that you were a 2A football god, they will definitely want to be your friend. Extra Tip: Don’t wait for them to ask

what you were like in high school. Just tell them right away about how popular you were. If you weren’t popular in high school, then make up stories about how you were. They probably won’t know you’re lying, and even if they find out, they will be flattered that you wanted to impress them. 4) If you give out personal information, you will get tons of free stuff. Now that you are in college, you are a prime target for large credit card companies, banks, and other corporations that would love to have you as a customer. These businesses know you are important, so often they will offer you swag (free items) if you choose to do business with them. Usually when you go to sign up for a credit card, you will get something like a free T-shirt, and all you have to do is give them all of your personal information. Just think: if you opened up 30 credit cards, you wouldn’t have to do laundry for a month! You will need more than just these four tips to succeed in college, but these will help ensure a smooth transition into university life. Good luck, and stay strong.

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RUHE’S MUSE

The new trend: brain freeze NINA RUHE

Even though Mizzou is awesome, there are crises everywhere in the state of Missouri. One of which is this awful heat. I feel like I should come up with a pass-out plan for the first week of classes just in case I die walking down Rollins. If only there was some way to stay cool and look hella cool doing it. I got it! The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. The challenge to raise awareness for Lou Gehrig’s disease is growing in popularity, especially because you’ll get all of those likes on Insta when you post it. But the part of the challenge that we should be focusing on is, gee, I don’t know, donating more to the cause. Yes, millions of dollars have been raised for this cause, but Forbes and NBC News have reported that the money raised is barely making a dent in ALS research. And to the whole donating point: why the hell would you dump a bucket of freezing cold water on your head when you can just donate money? Yes, there’s the whole “to raise awareness” point. I get it. But this isn’t some sixth grade campfire story time where we should talk about things. If you want to raise awareness, maybe we should be donating more than dousing ourselves with freezing cold water. And I’ve got a little beef with this whole challenge, since it started because a famous baseball player developed the disease. No offense, but what ever happened to “Tuesdays with Morrie”? It’s like we only care about famous people and others are just, “eh.” Like, “Morrie” deserves a medal. That book brought me to tears and the movie ripped my heart out of my chest. But someone finally cares because the person who developed the disease was famous? Seriously, why can’t we ever do something for someone who isn’t a celebrity? ‘Merica, that’s why. The good ol’ American government has been prevailing in the news a lot lately — especially in Missouri — with the whole Ferguson predicament. Oh, yes, I know I’m about to go down a slippery slope, but so did the government, so let’s do this. There’s been so much confusion, from peaceful to harmful protesting and who threw something and who is a victim of tear gas — and I’m tired of hearing about all of it. Yes, I fully acknowledge the tragedy of the shooting, but is it really necessary to go straight to extremes for both sides: the people of Ferguson and police force? Let me answer that for you. No, that is never OK. Come on, people, let’s get things straight before we release tear gas on a town, OK? When the curfew was imposed, why do you think it only lasted a couple of days? Because it was effective? Oh, hell no. Try the fact that violence still continued, but earlier in the night before the curfew took effect. Not to mention the people that worked during hours of the curfew were unable to actually go into work and provide for their families. Also, was bringing in the National Guard really necessary? Like that isn’t going to scare people and make them react even more. Oh, wait... By now everyone should know not to fight violence with violence. It’s not a game of who has more power; it’s a game of trying to find a solution that works and pleases most people. Come on; we all have brains. I don’t care how small some people’s are — they’re still brains and are meant to be used. Unless you get a concussion from dumping a chunk of ice on your head because you completed the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, unfreeze that brain of yours and use it every once in a while.

LGBTQIA+ ISSUES

Liberty and justice for some in Uganda LILY CUSACK

Earlier this summer, as part of pride activities for the Dublin Pride Parade, I went to see “God Loves Uganda,” a documentary film produced and directed by Roger Ross. It is, in short, about the fierce opposition of homosexuality in Uganda and the influence of American evangelists in spreading these ideals. Watching the movie was no easy task. Witnessing the abuse and struggle that the LGBTQ community goes through in Uganda and knowing that our country was behind it all was heartbreaking. I nearly forgot most of the time that this was actually happening in the world because of the insanely closeminded ideals that the aggressors believed in. Sitting in that movie theater, surrounded by people who were taking part in a pride parade in a country that was on its way to change, I found it difficult to put

myself in the Ugandan situation. This is quite possibly why I found the movie so shocking. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni signed a highly contested anti-homosexuality law in February. It codified homosexual acts as illegal. According to BBC News, some of the terms included life imprisonment for living in a same-sex marriage, life imprisonment for “aggravated homosexuality,” and five to seven years, a $40,700 fine, or both for the “promotion of homosexuality.” It was soon after I saw this movie that the law was repealed in the courts. On Aug. 1, the law was struck down by five judges for a legal technicality: there were not enough lawmakers present to vote on the issue. The Guardian reported that the law was originally brought to court by 10 petitioners who challenged it on the basis of human rights. These matters were not discussed in court. The judges dismissed the law in such a way that it would be easy for it to be enacted again. Homosexuality is still illegal in the country under “colonial-era laws,” according to The Guardian. However, since the law has been overturned, Uganda has celebrated

its first pride parade. The joyous occasion was held on Aug. 9 as an invitation-only event. What angers me, though, is that the United States was so slow to react to the situation. People from our country played a huge part in propelling anti-homosexuality feelings in Uganda. American evangelists helped to draft these laws into existence. Yet when things got out of hand, the government failed to clean up the mess their citizens had made. They didn’t even start thinking about stopping aid programs and imposing visa restrictions until June, a good few months after the law had been signed into effect. If our country claims to continuously strive to bring democracy and freedom to oppressed people, the question remains: why couldn’t we bring ourselves to do the same for Uganda? Uganda still has a long way to go in the fight for human rights. This may be the push the government needs to ensure an even harsher law is passed next time around. But maybe this will give activists in the country enough confidence to unite and defeat their homophobic aggressors. Maybe this will be a step in the right direction for Uganda.

RED, WHITE & YOU

Ferguson, civil unrest and due process JORDAN MCFARLAND

Five, six or more shots fired. One, two, now three weeks later, justice has not come. The Ferguson Police Department outside St. Louis has remained ambiguous. Sticking to protocol and committed to conducting a thorough investigation, the FPD has yet to make an arrest in the shooting of six-foot-four AfricanAmerican Michael Brown. The community, in the absence of an arrest, has not rested. In the heart of the nation, a young man slain pulled the president from his vacation in Martha’s Vineyard to Washington, D.C., prompting the sending of Attorney General Eric Holder to the site of chaos and rioting. Since then, he has engaged in a legal situation more easily criticized then shifted through. At the core of the Brown family’s call to action stands the principle of transparency in this investigation. Weary of the integrity of the county’s investigation, the family requested its own autopsy, as results

from the primary one conducted by St. Louis County hadn’t been released some days after Brown’s passing. Sharing similar sentiment, the Federal Bureau of Investigation opened its own investigation and will conduct a rare third autopsy. The nation’s scrutiny has further pressured the handling of the case to pick up speed, with a grand jury currently examining whether or not to indict officer Darren Wilson, the FPD officer responsible for the shooting. With a messy investigation, one may justify the civil unrest. But, while swift justice does trump no justice, thorough justice will trump swift justice. In an investigation with so much left to eyewitness testimony, convoluted by protests and further diluted by an instant news media, general sentiment undervalues thoroughness. Even in 2014, there is no app for justice. No one can just take a photo of the crime scene, draw eyewitness testimonies from Erodr, take profile pictures of potential perpetrators and victims from Facebook, draw on a jury verdict from Twitter and in the lackadaisical tap of a finger know who did what, what they did, when they did it, why they did it, where they did it and how they did

it. In 3014, that may serve as the standard for criminal processes, but for now, trust ought to be placed in the current system. At least more than two days’ worth. At stake in Ferguson is the setting of a precedent. Brown was shot to death at noon on a Saturday; there were riots the next night and protests by Monday. The investigation had no chance. Controversial and potentially racecharged crimes must not serve as a justification for civil unrest or for civil disobedience worthy of the National Guard’s deployment. Even as rapper Nelly took the streets denouncing the angry protest on St. Louis’ Hot 104.1 radio, saying that the weapon of anger accomplishes nothing, he was met by that same anger. Match anger with anger and only hate will be produced. This nation stands on principles. The political and judicial systems sit built with the cast of principle. Not even an entire sack of bad seed justifies the crucifying of a system. It takes many to follow the impulse of the masses. It only takes one to uphold the integrity of the American way. There is a time for civil unrest, for consistent disobedience ... at least let the trial begin.

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Suicide sucks. We lost a legend on Aug. 11. Robin Williams was a personal inspiration, and his death was heartbreaking. Our generation grew up with “Jumanji” and “Mrs. Doubtfire.” We watched Peter Pan learn to fly again in “Hook.” Robin Williams was all of those characters and more, and he was funny and great and bright and he was depressed. And maybe I don’t keep up with celebrity news enough — which seems unlikely — but I had no idea he was battling depression. Because he was Robin freaking Williams, he was a father and a video game nerd and a great comedian and we loved him. No one would ever suspect someone like him to be depressed. Without the literal dark cloud that we associated with depression hanging over a person’s head, how are we supposed to know someone is suffering? Depression is sneaky like that. It can ruin your life. Even those whom seem the happiest, like Williams, can be suffering. And with the current stigma associated with mental illness, it’s hard to come forward and admit it’s something you’re struggling with. Depression may be cruel, but it’s an equal opportunist. Depression doesn’t care if you’re an over-privileged white girl in a stable home or anyone else, and this tragedy is proof of that. Even a famous comedian with a family and a great career can get hit with depression, and depression hits hard. I keep hearing the people around me ask “How

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Books

Bookworms, rejoice! We’ve found your heaven JACK WADDELL Staff Writer Adams Walls of Books is run by CoMo native Nancy Adams Duncan and features 65,000 books. Duncan’s grandfather initially owned the store, which was later owned by her

father and now Duncan herself. While the store has changed its merchandise for more than 60 years, it still has the same location at 214 N. Eighth St. Despite the enormous amount of in-store books, there isn’t a whole lot of time for customers to make a purchase. The store is only open

from 1-4 p.m. every Saturday. Duncan says the store’s limited hours were initially established to accommodate Duncan’s work schedule, but then were used as a reason to get her father out of the house after Duncan’s mother passed away.

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Five-song playlist: Back to school Buh-bye, Summer: five tracks to get you pumped for school. MARLEE ELLISON Reporter

Triathalon: “All The Time”

Get ready to get schooled, MOVErs. Here are five songs for making the transition back to class a little easier. Le

pining for breezy and idyllic tunes that keep this passing season in mind. There’s nothing that evokes summer more than Le Loup’s “Beach Town,” a lo-fi, layered track featuring dreamy crescendos and squawking seagulls.

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You’re (hopefully) glad to be back in CoMo and moving in — whether it’s into an old apartment or a dorm (oh, the woes of freshman life). Summer’s still been good to you, so you’ll be

There’s a whole lot of musical genius coming out of Georgia these days, and four-man band Triathalon is a part of it. Their surf-pop melodies will help you get out of bed on the earliest of mornings as you re-establish a “normal” sleep schedule. “All The Time” is energized and infused with the right amount of catchiness; it’s a great concoction for those who need a little extra

motivation to get their day started. Temples: “Colours to Life” There’s something bittersweet about Temples. As “Sun Structures” is the UK band’s first release, it’s pretty impressive to listen to the sheer amount of talent shining through it. Though their first album is nothing more than psychedelic rehash (molded ever-so-slightly by Brit indie-rock influences), it’s still a wonderful summer release. “Colours to Life” is perhaps the most cinematic song off this album, and it’s the perfect soundtrack for stepping on campus and enjoying its beauty before the flowers fade away.

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Richard Linklater’s “Boyhood” is simultaneously the most epic and most intimate film I have seen all year. The sheer ambition of making a film over the course of 12 years is staggering, but its true achievement is that the final product is nothing short of three hours of mesmerizing filmmaking. Spanning the first days of a young boy’s elementary school experience to his first days of college, “Boyhood”’s aspirations are certainly grand, but the film’s high ambition never overshadows the intricacies of the actors. This is a coming-of-age story in the most literal sense, and the film’s “gimmick” of filming actor Ellar Coltrane as he ages over 12 years never once comes off as gimmicky. To be completely honest, watching the central character, Mason, grow as a character in parallel with Coltrane growing as an actor is what sets this film apart from the dozens of other coming-of-age films. Plenty of films have tried to chronicle the trials of moving from adolescence into adulthood, but few, if any, have reached this level of both scope and emotional intimacy. This film can be defined as epic, not because of the characters' journeys across vast realms and epic battles with monsters of yore, but because it chronicles how each and every action in life, whether in the role of parent or child, has repercussions and consequences. “Boyhood” highlights just how malleable we are as we grow, and how important it is that we remain aware of what our actions mean to others in the long run. With “Boyhood,” Linklater has effectively turned the mundane life of a child growing up in suburban Texas into a sprawling epic, where the vast realms through which the character must journey are merely unfamiliar neighborhoods and schoolyards, and the demons that the characters must contend with are vices that people confront everyday. By the time I had left the theater, there was no doubt in my mind that I had empathized with Mason in a way that I have never experienced before in film. I believe that being able to relate to this film on such a deep level is due in large part to Linklater's ability to utilize the popular culture of the time without being overly reliant on it. I certainly feel that my generation will be able to relate to this film in a way that both older and younger generations will not be able to simply because we grew up with the music and media referenced. Now, I know that not everyone is going to react to this film the same way I did. Some people like more action in their films, others would prefer a stronger plot with far more momentum than this film can offer. But for those of you who are interested in character motivation and character studies, you would be hard-pressed to find a more engrossing film than “Boyhood.”

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We’ve all been there: moving to a new place, starting over, making new friends and leaving old ones. No matter how prepared we may think we are for college life, we could all use a little help to make our stay at Mizzou worthwhile. Thanks to the fabulous invention of smartphones, so many awesome apps are being made just for this purpose: going back to school. Here at MOVE, we want to make sure every Tiger has a smooth, stress-free back-to-

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Spotify: Of course this is first on my list. Spotify, Pandora’s more hip and less annoying cousin, has changed the way I listen to music. It’s so easy to get absorbed in all its greatness for hours. Spotify allows you to make unlimited custom playlists, private or public. I have more than 500 playlists and albums, and I don’t plan on stopping anytime soon. You can also read the bios of artists, find similar artists, listen to custom radio stations, browse playlists based on your moods, pop culture and so much more.

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But the store’s hours aren’t the only thing that makes it special: it also doesn’t take credit or debit cards as a form of payment. “There are swipe fees with cards, and I would also need to install a second phone line,” Duncan

says, adding that the policy hasn’t caused any problems for the shop thus far. “Our books are very fairly priced and I would have to increase prices to offset costs from accepting cards.” While Duncan prefers to just call the store “Adams Books,” the store definitely lives up to its full name. “I’d like to just call it ‘Adams Books’ but my dad wanted to call it ‘Adams Walls of Books,’”

Duncan says. “The store is covered in books and has books from the floor to ceiling on the walls. There are also stacks of books in front of some walls, so Adams Walls of Books is an accurate name.” Duncan considers the store to have a diverse inventory. The store carries mainly classical literature but has a lot of modern verses and natural history texts. Duncan says she primarily

customizes the books she buys for repeat customers, but carries a little bit of everything. Another aspect of the store Duncan says she is particularly proud of is its customer service. “I think we are different from other stores for many reasons, but the main one being that I try to cater to all my customers,” Duncan says. “When I am out shopping for books, I will buy books that

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could someone who had everything want to take their own life?” But that’s just it: depression doesn’t care what you have. It seemed like Robin Williams had everything he could ever ask for, but it didn’t matter in the slightest. Williams was very sick and must have felt that he couldn’t do it any longer. I know people say suicide is selfish — and maybe it is, I don’t know. But what I do know is that you have to be in a very dark place for a very long time for it to get that bad and I am so, so sad when I think about the great Robin Williams going through that. While I, along with millions of others, am devastated at this tragic event, we can’t let this event blow over like so many other celebrity deaths. We mourn them, we post pictures and watch their movies, and we forget because what else can you do? Well, here we’ve been given the opportunity to start talking about depression and suicide, and we can’t let that opportunity slip us by. Depression is a very serious illness and can clearly affect anyone. Depression is not just for the emo teenage girl or the lonely old man. Depression can hit anyone at any

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Shlohmo: “Empty Pools” This song has a melancholy lilt to it, characteristic of sweltering nights and slow change. The tempo is perfect for a much-needed chillout with friends (or someone you adore) before the intensity of school actually sets in.

I think a certain customer would like, then tell them about it when they come back in to shop.” Duncan says she loves serving her customers, and that they make her enjoy coming to work. “The store is only open for three hours, but I look forward to those three hours every week,” Duncan says. “I love the customers, and I learn something new every Saturday from the customers.”

time, including our loved ones. And we need to make sure that we don’t think of depression as just being sad or having a bad day, but as a real disease that needs real help. I’m sure I’ll re-watch Williams’ movies in the future, and I can only hope that when others watch his movies they’ll see what I see: a great man with a terrible disease. And although suicide sucks for everyone involved, I would never call him selfish, or stupid or anything else insulting for what he did. When I remember Robin Williams, I will remember the genie from “Aladdin,” the therapist from “Good Will Hunting,” and the many other great characters he played. And, of course, I will remember that he was so depressed he decided to take his own life. But that’s not all I want to remember him for. Robin Williams made millions of people laugh and we can’t forget that in recent light. Yes, he was depressed and he struggled with it, as well as with drugs and alcohol for most of his life. But he was still the Robin Williams our generation grew up with and nothing, not even something as tragic as this, can change that. If you are in crisis, National Suicide Prevention Lifeline counselors are available to talk 24/7 at 1-800-2738255. Flo & Eddie (of The Turtles): “Keep it Warm” This batch of lyrical genius may sound dorky if you glance at the title, but the melody is well-known and catchy enough to have inspired Gucci Mane’s “Lemonade.” The words encompass angst, political alienation and existentialism in the face of life’s freedom — just a few themes that are common to many people returning to their college towns. Though the song was released in 1976, it’s applicable today.

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Missouri sophomore Carly Kan digs the ball from a Purdue offensive attack on Dec. 7, 2013, at the Hearnes Center. Kan had 8 digs in the loss against the Boilermakers in 4 games.

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Senior Zach Zenner The Jackrabbits’ star running back carried the team with a 202-yard performance against Nebraska a year ago and, with a solid senior campaign, could become the all-time Division I leader in rushing yards this year.

Missouri Tigers Senior Markus Golden Despite playing behind starters Michael Sam and Kony Ealy, Golden still managed to rack up 6.5 sacks in a limited role last season and should pick up right where he left off to start the 2014 campaign.

PREDICTION South Dakota State may be one of the nation’s premier FCS programs, but ultimately the talent differential will be too much for the Jackrabbits to overcome. The Tigers’ offense will struggle to adjust to new leadership under Maty Mauk, but will hit its stride in the second half. Defensively, the Tigers’ front seven will dominate the line of scrimmage from the start.

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Carly Kan took Southeastern Conference volleyball by storm. Out of nowhere, the then-freshman defensive specialist from Honolulu dominated opponents throughout the country, racking up countless honors including All-SEC team and SEC Freshman of the Year. Now they know. Kan knows the

target on her back and nagging pressure to serve as a young leader on a team with ten underclassmen. “I’m not a freshman anymore,” she said. “I’m not just going to come out of the blue.” As the only SEC player to average 3.00 kills and 3.00 digs per set, Kan stunned opponents while helping Missouri win a conference title and go undefeated in the regular season. And with the graduation of All-

Americans Molly Kreklow and Lisa Henning, young leaders like Kan and sophomore Loxley Keala will have to step up into leadership roles as underclassmen. “The assistant coaches have definitely talked to me about being more vocal, and I’ve tried that a lot this summer,” Kan said. “Last year I didn’t talk very much, but this year

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Trio of senior receivers ready for their chance AARON REISS

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Sports Editor Bud Sasser doesn’t think it — he knows it. “I know I can be that guy,” the senior said of being Mizzou’s go-to receiver. “It’s not a ‘thinking’ thing. And really, each one of our receivers feels that way … If you’re on the field, you should always think that that ball is coming to you.” Sasser will be on the field a lot this season. And the ball will be coming to him a lot more than it did last year. The same will go for fellow seniors Jimmie Hunt and Darius White, who in their final years at Mizzou are the Tigers’ top receivers. A veteran, if still inexperienced,

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After the graduation of L’Damian Washington and Marcus Lucas and the dismissal of Dorial Green-Beckham, Missouri has a whole new set of starting wide receivers in Bud Sasser, Jimmie Hunt and Darius White. Here are the trio’s combined totals from last season:

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No wins for Mizzou women’s soccer in first tournament Mizzou’s two games were total opposites. DANIEL WITT Reporter The Missouri soccer team endured two games, both opposites of the other, in their weekend in Pennsylvania. After playing to a double overtime 0-0 tie Friday against Syracuse, the Tigers suffered a goal-filled 3-2 loss to No. 10-ranked West Virginia on Sunday. The Tigers leave the Quaker State with a 0-1-1 record to begin their 2014 season. The Tigers could have very well ended up with two wins from the weekend, but missed shots and a second half comeback left

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cannot be less than $5,000 per year. Former players cannot be paid as a result of this ruling, as they gave up their right to damages prior to the trial in an effort to get the case heard by a judge rather than a jury. These changes are not set to affect any athlete enrolled in college before July 1, 2016, and this could well be delayed further as the NCAA has announced its intention to appeal the case. Another change brought about by the case is the removal of the NCAA’s ability to cap scholarships. Now, all schools can pay for the entirety of a student-athlete’s cost to attend, if they so choose. Recently, independent of this ruling, the ‘power five’ conferences were granted more autonomy by the NCAA in order to vote on the issue of scholarship caps for themselves. So the bottom line is this: no current student-athletes are likely to be affected, and even when the changes do take place, the vast majority of student-athletes will not see a cent from the ruling as it currently stands. For future swimmers like me, the O’Bannon case is not going to have any direct consequences. However, the most important effect of the ruling is that it opens the door for other cases to challenge the way the NCAA compensates studentathletes. In striking down the NCAA’s long-held system of amateurism, the O’Bannon verdict gives hope to cases like the Northwestern football players’ effort to unionize. It is no bold prediction to say that a few generations down the road the NCAA is going to be a very different system, and it is possible we will look back on the O’Bannon case as the catalyst.

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Getting an education has always been a priority of mine. The most hotly-debated issue recently has been the NCAA concept of amateurism. It was brought into the spotlight by former UCLA basketball player Ed O’Bannon, who challenged the NCAA’s rule preventing players from profiting from use of their images and likenesses by schools and outside entities. When U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken ruled that certain student-athletes were entitled to compensation, she permanently changed the NCAA by rejecting their definition of amateurism. Sounds exciting, right? Studentathletes can get paid now! Except actually very few studentathletes can, and probably not until after their years of NCAA eligibility. And that won’t start until at least 2016. And, as of now, only studentathletes playing revenue sports (football and men’s basketball) whose images are used for profit by their schools are even eligible for this money. So it looks like the case won’t be quite as liberating for studentathletes as the media attention made it seem. Keep in mind that there is another lawsuit currently going through the courts that seeks to make student-athletes eligible to be paid for playing. Here’s a brief synopsis of the changes that we know are coming: First and foremost, student-athletes may be compensated for use of their image or likeness. That compensation is to be put in a trust fund and held until after that student-athlete graduates or completes his or her eligibility. The NCAA can limit the amount of money athletes can earn for use of their images, but that cap

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It didn’t take long to realize that playing a sport in college takes over your life. I’m a sophomore on the Mizzou swim team. While I absolutely enjoy swimming at this level, college athletics are not extracurricular activities like high school sports. They are a lifestyle. As a freshman I was constantly surprised by the differences between my life and those of my friends who did not play sports. In the coming months, I will use this weekly column to discuss some of these unique challenges and issues that student-athletes face. One of the things I found out quickly was that the NCAA has a lot of rules. That isn’t a criticism. There have been certain rules I disagreed with — until last year it was illegal for schools to include cream cheese with free bagels served as snacks — but for the most part I haven’t felt exploited by the NCAA policies that have come under heavy fire lately. People have argued studentathletes aren’t really students, that we’re just here to play sports.

Clark. It was the second two-goal game of Grant’s career. Then, the Mountaineers got not one, not two, but three retaliation goals. A 53rd-minute sliding goal, a 62nd-minute shot and an 88th-minute one-time goal rallied West Virginia to a 3-2 victory. In the two matches combined, opponents had a 33-31 edge on the Tigers in shots. Missouri outshot Syracuse 19-15, but was bested in shots against the Mountaineers 12-18. The Tigers’ next stop is Texas, where they will face off against Texas Christian on Aug. 29, followed by a matchup with Southern Methodist on Aug. 31.

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Sunday was Bid Day, one of the most celebrated days of the entire year for Greek students. Being a fraternity member and experiencing Bid Day for the third time, I expected Sunday to go down as one of my favorite days of college. Instead, I’ll remember Aug. 24, 2014 not as a great day filled with good times with my friends, but as the hardest day of my career as a Rams fan. I had just returned to my room from Greek Town when I got a phone call from my friend Carter. I answered the phone and all he said was, “Schmidt...Sam...” I immediately hung up. I pulled up Twitter on my phone. On Saturday night against the Browns, Rams starting quarterback Sam Bradford had gone down with an injury to his knee. It was the same knee that he injured in week seven of last season, sidelining him for the remainder of the year. Reporters had said he’d been in good spirits in the locker room following the Browns game, that he had been walking under his own power. Sam was fine. Sam had to be fine. But Twitter confirmed something I’d been in denial about for nearly ten years. The Rams are cursed. Bradford had torn his ACL. He was out for the year. This was the year everything was supposed to come together for the Rams. We have the best defensive line in the league. Our running game was one of the best in the league last year from week five to the end of the season, and we drafted Tre Mason, a running back out of Auburn who was a Heisman finalist. Bradford had had a great training camp. Richard Sherman, the outspoken All-World Seattle Seahawks cornerback, had gone on record saying that the Rams were the team that scared him most in the NFC West. For the first time since the fifth grade, I was confident we were going over .500 and headed to the playoffs. But there I was in my room Sunday, crying on the phone with my friend Tommy over a 26-year-old male neither of us had ever met. I spent the rest of Sunday receiving emotional phone calls, texts and tweets from friends and fellow fans as I walked around my house draped in my Rams bedsheets. The Rams are like an ex that you get back together with time and time again, each time more convinced that they’ve changed since the last. I have no idea where my relationship with the Rams goes from here. They have hurt me so many times in the past and, each time, I have reluctantly welcomed them back, promising myself to cut ties if it gets any worse. It doesn’t get any worse than this. Your friends mock you, call you an idiot. But you firmly believe that the two of you were meant to be together. Now, the Rams have left me at the altar and caused me emotional pain that hasn’t been felt in the sports world since Steve Bartman. At what point do you admit that the two of you are not meant for each other, and wish they would just move to another city?

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Missouri without a win. Game one consisted of many missed chances. There were 19 shots by the Tigers, but zero goals. Senior goalkeeper McKenzie Sauerwein recorded her 16th career shutout, putting her one shutout shy of Tasha Dittamore’s Mizzou record. Mizzou’s second game of the weekend proved to be a very different story. Senior Taylor Grant tallied the first goal of the contest in the seventh minute off a through ball from fellow senior Kaysie Clark. After taking a touch, Grant sent a low shot past the West Virginia keeper for a 1-0 Tiger lead. Just two minutes into the second half, Grant put another ball in the back of the net off another pass from

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KAN Continued from page 12 the coaches and my teammates have encouraged me to talk more on the court.” The leadership comes with an added amount of pressure. Kan’s numbers speak for themselves, but her teammates want more. Without the vocal presence of Kreklow and Henning, seniors Emily Wilson, Sarah Meister and

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THE MANEATER | SPORTS | AUGUST 27, 2014 Whitney Little are encouraging Loxley and Kan to embrace leadership roles. With the Tigers ranked third in the preseason SEC poll, teams are aware of Kan’s on-court authority. This time, they’ll be ready for the sophomore who posted a .962 service reception percentage. “It’s just something she’s going to have to deal with when she’s coming around into her sophomore season; everybody knows who you are,” coach

Wayne Kreklow said. “So that’s a role she’s going to have to accept. We know that people are going to key in on her and it’s not always going to be perfect.” Expectations are high for the Tigers, but losing an AllAmerican center and outside hitter forced Kreklow to remodel his team this summer — with Kan at the core of the rebuild. With 12 other SEC teams looking for redemption from last year, Kan knows the importance of putting the past

in the past. Loxley echoed the thought: This is a new year, and nothing is given without being earned. “We still want to go into a mindset of ‘we can take anyone,’ and that’s similar to how we’re going to do it this year,” Kan said. After playing overseas this summer for the U.S. Collegiate National Team, Kan said she has gained confidence, and is ready for the challenge. No SEC volleyball team

has won back-to-back championships since Florida in 2008, but the sophomore has already been hard at work, ready to defend a title by putting the distractions and pressure aside. She’s blocked everything out except volleyball and herself; the only thing on Carly Kan’s mind is Carly Kan. “This year I’m really trying to focus on me, not the other people,” she said. “If I worry about the pressure, then that’ll get to me.”

balls. In his whole college career — at Texas and at Mizzou — White has 147 receiving yards and two touchdowns to his name. Hunt and Sasser saw more playing time than White last season — Sasser was the Tigers’ starting h-receiver — each recording more than 20 receptions and a touchdown. But in all, the new trio of starters had fewer combined receiving yards than any of Missouri’s starting receivers posted last season. And if Hunt’s

day-to-day hamstring injury persists, he’ll likely be replaced by true freshman Lawrence Lee. So perhaps the skepticism around the seniors is deserved. Valid or not, White is taking the criticism in stride. “We just kind of take it all as motivation,” White said. “People say and people think we lost a lot last year. I mean, we did; we had great players. But what they don’t know is we had players that were behind those great players that was coming in and making plays.”

Senior Marcus Murphy, who played at running back and wide receiver during training camp, said the new starters just want the season to get going — to step on the field and get the ball in their hands. “They want to come out and prove themselves,” Murphy said. “We’ve always been the underdog. We’ve always been overlooked by the other teams in the SEC … When everybody’s not believing in you, or thinking you're not to this certain level, just come out and show

everybody we can ball together.” Sasser, a captain, said he is excited. He’s finally getting a chance to play as an outside receiver and stretch the field, rather than inside, up the middle. He called it "actually the one position I’ve wanted to play.” “Finally getting that really good chance — you’re that true starter,” Sasser said. “You’ll be getting the bulk of those plays. This is the time to do what you were supposed to do since you’ve been here.”

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Missouri junior defensive lineman Shane Ray tackles South Carolina junior tailback Mike Davis during a game last season on Oct. 26, 2013.

ANDREW MCCULLOCH Staff Writer Aldon Smith. Sheldon Richardson. Michael Sam. Kony Ealy. Those are some of the names that have given Missouri the reputation for producing top-flight defensive linemen. Now, a new duo is ready for its turn to be added to the list. Senior defensive lineman Markus Golden and his counterpart, junior Shane Ray, have been tasked with taking over a defensive line that was one of college football’s most productive units last season. In 2013, with the help of Sam and Ealy, the Tigers posted 41 sacks and 32 forced turnovers, both Southeastern Conference bests. But Golden and Ray made their presences felt last season as well, combining

for 11 sacks during conference play. And as is the case during every college football season, personnel turnover brings a fresh opportunity for other players. “We have been working hard and we are looking real good,” Golden said. “I could never put down last year’s team, but we have some young guys that are stepping it up and it is amazing to see the way that they have improved. “The sky is the limit for us and we just want to come out and prove ourselves. Last year is over and we just want to be better.” Accompanying Golden and Ray on the interior of the line will be seniors Lucas Vincent and Matt Hoch, as well as sophomore Josh Augusta. Vincent and Hoch both started for the Tigers last season, and Augusta, then a freshman, saw more action as the year progressed. Vincent said he thinks this year’s

defensive line is just as talented — but a little different, too. “I think (this year) we have a little more experience, a little more grit,” Vincent said. “We all get after it every single play and never take a play off and we are going to go out there and grind for each other.” Ray lauds his teammates’ playmaking ability and believes even the backups are ready for the spotlight. After all, it was just last season that Ray and Golden played well enough as backups to enter this season as projected first or second round picks in the 2015 NFL Draft. “This year, I think we have really good depth with two guys behind us who are ready to step up and play with (redshirt freshmen defensive ends) Marcus Loud and Charles Harris,” Ray said. “But our defensive tackle rotation is what is most impressive, because we have four to six

defensive tackles that can go in and play and be productive.” In regards to depth, the Tigers return five players who each accounted for 30 or more tackles along the defensive line, with Golden, Ray and Vincent leading the way. The trio will have to keep producing and leading the way in order to continue the group’s tradition. “We call ourselves ‘D-Line Zou’ because we are aware of the tradition here that is the defensive line,” Ray said. “Coach (Craig) Kuligowski, just being who he is, is able to push guys who were so highly recruited out of high school into great football players. “We want to continue the tradition, keep our expectation level high and just continue to produce.”

STADIUM EXPANSION A ‘CONTINUOUS EFFORT JASON LOWENTHAL Reporter Seventy-seven thousand fans. Multiply that figure by seven — the number of Missouri home games — and you get 539,000. That number represents how many fans may fill Memorial Stadium in total this year following the completion of a $45.5 million expansion of the stadium’s east side and a renovation of its west tower. Prior to the latest construction, Memorial Stadium held a capacity crowd of just over 71,000. The expansion adds approximately 6,000 new seats and will make Memorial Stadium the 10th-largest stadium in the Southeastern Conference, fifth-largest

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in the SEC Eastern Division. In addition to added seats, there will be an expanded concourse level, enhanced concession booths, a new ticket office area and entry gates, as well as new field lighting. “We’ve got a great stadium, but it’s a continuous effort to build,” Missouri coach Gary Pinkel said when asked how Memorial Stadium stacks up against the rest of the SEC. “This league doesn’t stop building. It keeps building.” The conference is in the midst of an arms race in terms of stadium expansion, and will soon have four stadiums that seat 100,000-plus people. Tennessee’s Neyland Stadium is currently the largest stadium in the conference at 102,455, followed by Alabama’s Bryant-Denny Stadium 101,821. Kyle Field at Texas A&M will

seat 102,500 following a facelift, and Tiger Stadium at LSU will hold 100,000 post-expansion. K e n t u c k y ’s Commonwealth Stadium and Mississippi State’s Davis Wade Stadium are also undergoing renovations. In total, $760.5 million will be spent to complete all of the current expansion and renovation projects happening at SEC football stadiums. The majority of the expenses come via Texas A&M. The Aggies are working on a two-part renovation that will cost $450 million, including a 7,661 squarefoot scoreboard, making it the largest scoreboard in college football. “We kid around that we’ve got cranes up all the time in this conference, and we really do,” Pinkel said. With the season approaching, the

cranes will not be up for much longer. Final additions are expected to be completed in time for Mizzou’s season opener Aug. 30 against South Dakota State. “We’re doing a lot of good things here, and we’ve got a lot of good plans ahead,” Pinkel said. “We’re excited about it.” Senior tailback Marcus Murphy is set to begin his final year at Mizzou and said he likes what he sees in the new-look Memorial Stadium, which has already sold out of student section tickets for the season. “I came here in 2010 and none of this was here,” Murphy said. “Just seeing it all, I feel like we have the best stadium in the SEC. It’s going to bring the best fans and I’m excited to see it Aug. 30.”

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6’2” 230 lbs

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anthony gatti

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evan boehm

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