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Names and Numbers you should know at MU
Mizzou Sports Outlook Which players to watch and what to expect from each team this fall (pg. 12)
Interim Chancellor Hank Foley
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frequently asked questions about fall 2015
Everything you need to know about MU’s historic semester (pg. 6)
Campus dining locations that accept meal plan swipes: Baja Grill, Emporium Cafe, The Mark on 5th Street, Pavilion at Dobbs, Plaza 900, Rollins, Sabai and Time Out.
Guide to downtown columbia Need a weekend getaway from the dining halls? We’ve got you covered with recommendations (pg. 4)
Football coach Barry Odom
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Freshman year is a time for growth and change It may seem scary, but don’t worry — you’re going to love it. REGINA ANDERSON If I wanted to describe my freshman year at Mizzou, I would probably start with one word: crazy. It goes fast. One minute, I was meeting my roommate Nancy for the first time, and the next, I was waving goodbye to her and returning to the residence hall to spend the rest of finals week in a room that was too empty. School was a bit overwhelming. Here, my time wasn’t scheduled to the minute like it was in high school. I had chunks of free time between classes that I needed to use wisely. I had to learn that even though watching Netflix during the hour between Spanish and J1100 seemed great, I’d regret it later when I hadn’t finished reading the chapter for Ancient World.
Another couple words to represent the year? Slightly uncomfortable. Freshman year starts out overwhelming. You’re meeting a million people at once. There are some freshmen who, in a desperate attempt to make new friends quickly, are just a little bit too excited to meet you. The adjustment period is awkward and tiring, and sometimes you just want to go back to your room and lie down by yourself for a while to rejuvenate. Living in a dorm isn’t always ideal. Even when I was surrounded by people, I still sometimes felt homesick and lonely. Residual weed smell and rowdy floormates made for some sleepless nights. Plus, walking from class to class in the winter was a pain in the butt, especially when I forgot to wear gloves. Throughout it all, the year was especially enlightening. I learned so much about campus
issues, as Mizzou made national headlines for activism on campus. I saw the power of social media and local reporting firsthand. I found that the amount of effort I put forth for each class reflected in my final grades. I also figured out that sometimes it’s OK if the effort doesn’t translate to a good GPA. And I also realized that I need to double check how much water I need for Easy Mac before I pour it in, so I don’t end up with macaroni noodle soup. Above all though, my freshman year was warm. Not in the sense of weather, but that it gave me memories that have that wonderful glow to them. It was “Cutthroat Kitchen” parties in my suitemate’s room, when we’d criticize the chefs while stuffing our faces full of Easy Mac. It was wandering around downtown CoMo with friends during Record Store Day,
MSA President Sean Earl on a “fresh start” for MU Fellow Tigers, Congratulations on being a part of the proudest family in the Southeastern Conference! At the University of Missouri-Columbia, we strive to promote a campus culture of Respect, Responsibility, Discovery and Excellence. As we come out of an unprecedented year, we want you all to know that we can only progress as a community with every student doing their part to promote an inclusive environment. As you embark on your journey this year, take the time to get know your fellow students and get involved on campus. Mizzou has so much to offer, and it is up to you to take advantage of every opportunity that is offered! Tradition is a major part of the Mizzou community; our university has a long history, some parts better than others, but some of our history has set the tide for our nation. We encourage you to get involved with our traditions, such as Tiger Walk, athletic events,
Homecoming, etc.; make the most of these moments and seize every single day. Mizzou and the Missouri Students Association are dedicated to creating an inclusive campus for every student to feel empowered, and to help them know that they are valued here. We are stronger when we work together, and together we can make Mizzou a better place for everyone. With the class of 2020 coming in, we are preparing ourselves for a fresh start. I look forward to all of the amazing things that we as students will accomplish this year. If there is anything that myself or other members in MSA can do for you, please feel free to email us at msa@missouri.edu.
Fight Tiger! Sincerely,
Sean Earl
MSA President
getting excited over each other’s finds. It was watching the entirety of “Kill Bill” at 2 a.m. in our floor lounge. At the beginning, freshman year is daunting. You’ll be lonely at times, wondering if you’ll ever find solid friends to do things with. You’ll get stressed about school, you’ll miss home. And that’s OK. It’s all normal. The beauty is that it’s temporary. Time will pass. You’ll join clubs, meet people on your floor, talk to other students in class. Slowly but surely, you’ll figure it out. You’ll know how to find the dining hall with toasted ravioli for lunch, and you’ll know how to cut a minute out of your commute time, too. You’re going to scream your head off at football games and dance your heart out at parties. And you’ll have people to experience all of it with. Everyone’s freshman year is different. That doesn’t mean they can’t all be extraordinary.
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Experience downtown CoMo at street level
Street by street, here’s what you should know about downtown. KATIE ROSSO MOVE Editor Downtown CoMo has so much to offer that it can seem overwhelming. Here is a streetby-street breakdown of the best of The District.
Ninth Shakespeare’s Pizza: Shakespeare’s Pizza is one of Columbia’s best-known restaurants. Shakespeare’s is synonymous with downtown CoMo, and it’s the place to hang out with your friends. The pizzeria is moving back to its original location after spending a year on Eighth Street while the new building, a Brookside apartment complex, was being built. The pizza is great to share, and their helpings of cheesy bread are huge. And every time you get a drink, you get a free Shakespeare’s cup, which is where most off-campus students get their drinking glasses. Harold’s: Harold’s Doughnuts offers homemade doughnuts in classic flavors, like glazed and red velvet. They make most of their products from scratch, including their sprinkles. They also have a Love Your Craft Cooking Series where Harold’s pastry chef Melissa Poelling teaches participants how to make their famous doughnuts. Yellow Dog Bookshop: Yellow Dog Bookshop is the quintessential small-town bookstore. The store is cozy and charming but still organized, and the owner, Joe Chevalier, knows everything there is to know about books. You can also sell your own books for trade credit. Your book collection could always use another addition.
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One of Columbia’s many vintage stores, Absolute Vintage has great prices for the unique pieces you can pick up to add to your wardrobe. The sale rack has unbelievably good deals, and you can find that perfect item to take your wardrobe to the next hipster level.
Artlandish Gallery is a place where local artists sell art in a professional gallery setting. The art is a little pricey for college students, but it’s great to look through the gallery and see the incredible art people from CoMo produce. Plus, it’s surrounded by Fretboard Coffee and Root Cellar, so you can grab something to drink while admiring the art. Ernie’s: Ernie’s Cafe & Steak House is one of Columbia’s best diners. They have an art deco building that feels like it’s straight out of a 1920’s painting, and the food is incredible (try the hash browns). They offer large servings for a great price, and the great environment is the cherry on top.
Broadway West Main Pizza2: Two words: balsamic drizzle. Get it on your pizza when you go to West Main Pizza2, a create-your-own pizzeria that has every ingredient, from fresh mozzarella to spinach and artichoke hearts, for no additional charge. You choose every part of the pizza, and it’s a completely customizable food experience in a venue decorated with cool mirrors, wallpaper and a textured ceiling that makes the place feel like an old-school deli or your rich aunt’s house. Seoul Taco: Seoul Taco, which is in the same building as Strange Donuts, offers Korean tacos that are to die for. The reasonably priced tacos are typically topped with fresh ingredients and an incredible Sriracha mayo. The restaurant sits in a cool brick building on the corner of Broadway and Hitt.
Calhoun's: Calhoun’s is one of CoMo’s treasures. A cute little blue shop near Hot Box Cookies, Calhoun’s has quirky gifts like Titanicshaped ice cube makers or pocket music boxes. The store is perfect if you’re looking for a unique gift to get a friend or some home decor pieces to decorate your new res hall room.
Cherry Addison’s: Addison’s is a restaurant that seems fancy, but it actually has really reasonable prices. The environment is perfect for taking your parents out on Family Weekend, but it won’t break the bank. They have eclectic paintings, a great atmosphere and phenomenal gourmet nachos. Pizza Tree: Pizza Tree has unique, fun pizzas. From the Secret Margherita with fresh basil and sea salt to the Steven Cheese with garlic-herb butter and pecorino romano chips, the pizzas are like nothing you’ve ever tasted, in the best kind of way.
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U Knead Sweets: U Knead Sweets is a quaint pastry shop that sells great scones, among the other sweet treats on their menu, including macaroons, croissants, cakes, pies and cheesecakes. Go for the scone, stay for the quiet study spot. Edited by Jake Chiarelli jchiarelli@themaneater.com
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With more than 600 active organizations at MU, deciding which one is right for you can be overwhelming. Use the flowchart below to find an organization to join based on your interests. This is by no means an exhaustive list of organizations, but you can find one at studentlife.missouri.edu/orgs/. ar
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I want to be in an org with... Journalists of a similar background: Association for Women in Sports Media at Missouri Mizzou National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association National Association of Black Journalists Women in Media The Blackout Magazine Journalists with similar coverage interests: Science, Health, and Environmental Journalism at Mizzou Mizzou Religion Newswriters Association
Room at the Inn Quidditch Team
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Tiger Service Network MU Campus Lions Club Mizzou Alternative Breaks Food Recovery Network Student United Way
Services for Independent Living Women’s Center Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention Center A Way With Words and Numbers Center Stage MizzouThon Tiger Buddies
Latin Dance Club Freestyle Your Expression Mizzou Ballroom Dance Mizzou Swing Society
SPEAK Community Theater MU Improv MU Sketch
University Singers Concert Chorale Choral Union Hitt Street Harmony Mizzou Forte University Wind Ensemble Symphonic Band University Band National Band Association MO Flute
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Frequently asked questions about MU’s historic fall
TESSA WEINBERG Projects Editor There’s a good chance you’ve heard about MU last fall. We made a lot of headlines with numerous rallies and resignations. Maybe you saw The Maneater’s timeline that outlined events or you followed walkouts on Twitter. For those of you who aren’t quite sure what made fall 2015 such an iconic one for MU, here’s a quick refresher on what went down.
What was it that started everything? Well, there’s not quite one thing that can be attributed to rocketing MU into the news. Tension toward the administrators at the time had been building on campus since August. Frustrations over graduate student health care, Planned Parenthood abortion services and swastikas drawn in feces were just some of the controversies occurring simultaneously. However, there were a few key moments that acted as catalysts. The first was in September, when
then-Missouri Students Association President Payton Head shared that he had been called a racial slur. His Facebook post went viral, and it resulted in the first “Racism Lives Here” rally that criticized administration for taking six days to respond to the incident. A month later, graduate student Jonathan Butler started an indefinite hunger strike that he said would end in either UM System President Tim Wolfe’s resignation or Butler’s own death. Five days later, the football team boycotted football-related activities until Wolfe was removed. Although numerous walkouts, demonstrations and statements had been issued before, this was the point when national media outlets could be found staking out the Concerned Student 1950 campground and administration began taking more action.
WHOA, that was a lot. Who was it that resigned, exactly? That depends on who you’re referring to. Over 20 MU and UM officials have resigned since
Members of Concerned Student 1950 chant following a press conference at Traditions Plaza on Nov. 9, 2015. (Maneater file photo)
November. Some of the resignations include: Tim Wolfe, former UM System president — Oversaw all four UM System universities (MU, S&T, UM-Kansas City, UM-St. Louis) and its more than 77,000 students. Wolfe’s resignation was one of CS1950’s eight initial demands. R. Bowen Loftin, former MU chancellor — Head of MU. Loftin had only been chancellor for 22 months before his resignation. He was criticized by
some for his lack of action regarding graduate student housing and health care and for limiting the continuation of abortion services in Columbia. Chuck Henson, interim vice chancellor for diversity, equity and inclusion — Henson was one of the many interims appointed after last fall. His position was created when many new diversity initiatives were also introduced on campus. He served for a little over five months. Ann Covington, Yvonne Sparks, David Steward, former UM System curators — Members of the UM System Board of Curators, the head governing body of the UM System. All three resigned before their current terms were set to expire, including Sparks, who served for less than two months and whose term wasn’t set to expire until Jan. 1, 2021. Sparks and Steward resigned within five days of each other. Gary Pinkel, former head football coach — His resignation came after 15 years at MU and his diagnosis with lymphoma, a cancer of the blood. Pinkel’s resignation was not directly related to the events of last fall, and he even tweeted out a photo of the football team writing, “The Mizzou Family stands as one. We are united. We are behind our players,” when the team announced its boycott.
What does the acronym CS1950 stand for? CS1950 refers to the group “Concerned Student 1950,” a driving force of the demonstrations last fall. The group was founded by 11 members, including graduate student
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Discover Mizzou | Aug. 16, 2016 Jonathan Butler. Some of the original members knew each other from participating in the “MU4MikeBrown” movement in 2014 that was started by three queer black women, Butler said. CS1950 issued lists of demands and statements last fall in addition to holding demonstrations and meetings with campus officials.
I saw a bunch of tents on the news. What was that about? Members and supporters of CS1950 camped out on the Carnahan Quadrangle until Wolfe resigned. They set up tents, even during the rain, and supporters brought them supplies throughout their protest.
Wasn’t there a fight that broke out on the campground? Not exactly. The area was dubbed a “no media zone” by demonstrators, which was a factor in the viral video you may have seen of an altercation between student journalists and former MU professor Melissa Click. Demonstrators celebrating Wolfe’s resignation clashed with student journalists over their attempts to take
get closer to the campsite to cover the event, and Click called for “muscle” to help remove a student journalist. The UM System Board of Curators later fired her. CS1950 supported Click throughout the fall and spring.
I heard the KKK was on campus. Is that true? MUPD never confirmed the presence of the KKK on campus. However, threats were made against black students on the anonymous social media app Yik Yak. Some professors canceled class in response to students’ fears of showing up on campus the next day. The Missouri University of Science and Technology student who posted the threats was later arrested.
Wait, did you say something about a swastika earlier? Yes. It was found drawn with feces in a bathroom in Gateway Hall. Similar anti-Semitic incidents have happened in residential halls before when a student drew two swastikas in Mark Twain Hall in 2015. And that
Key Players Tim Wolfe, former UM System president who resigned under pressure from campus activists
Concerned Student 1950, the activist collective and campus movement that called for Wolfe’s removal
R. Bowen Loftin, former chancellor who resigned the same day as Wolfe following faculty discontent
Melissa Click, the communication professor who clashed with student journalists and was later fired
Payton Head, thenMSA president whose Facebook post about being called racial slurs went viral
Yik Yak, the anonymous social media network that was used to incite fear and panic on campus
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wasn’t the only instance of vandalism on campus this past fall. The word “Black” on the Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center sign was also painted over in black spray paint after Wolfe and Loftin’s resignations. Some graffiti that appeared on campus was more benign, with someone painting a stop sign to read “Stop Hate” and students covering Speakers Circle with inspirational
quotes written in chalk.
So now that all that happened, everything is back to normal now, right? Not yet. While there may not be a hunger strike on campus or calls for resignations, MU is still in the process of healing and navigating past the tumultuous events of the fall. Currently, both the UM System president and MU chancellor positions are held by interim administrators while a search for permanent replacements continue. Demonstrations, while fewer in number, still continued after Wolfe’s resignation. Enrollment is down, and multiple residential halls have closed as a result. We’re still working it out.
Is MU racist? Many students shared their surprise last fall when it seemed as if there was a demonstration or resignation every other day. Some said they didn’t know racism still existed. The events of last fall were a wake-up call for some, and yet representative of the hostility many students on campuses across the nation feel. Students at over 100 schools across the globe stood in solidarity with MU, and similar student movements were simultaneously unfolding at universities such as Stanford and Yale. While MU’s historic fall was not only a result of issues surrounding race, it was also a build-up of issues with university leadership and student rights. Edited by George Roberson groberson@themaneater.com
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If you’re a picky eater, Rollins is a good breakfast choice. They have a great array of breakfast items — from eggs and sausage to fresh fruit and doughnuts — and there’s no way you can’t find something you like.
From the choose-your-own stir fry to the deli — which offers croissants as a bread option — Plaza has enough choices for everyone to find something they like. See if Sandy (at left) knows your name when you swipe in by the end of the year.
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If you wake up too late, Emporium is the best place to swing by and grab a milk and cereal or a Pop Tart. The grocery store feel of the hall provides a lot of to-go food options that are awesome for any breakfast on the go.
For a dinner you can eat in your pajamas, go to Rollins @Night to get late night snacks to go. Rollins is open until 1 a.m. on weeknights, which is great for late-night study (or Netflix) binges. They have pizza, chicken wings and Bosco Sticks, so it’s good for cravings.
trying new things
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The Mark on 5th Street breakfast is famous for Adela’s omelettes. Adela runs the grille during the mornings, and she’ll always ask: “Both cheeses, honey?” Part of coming to college is trying new things, so think outside the breakfast box and order something unexpected.
Baja is open late, and it has a lot of vague foods that are worth eating after you’ve reached hour five on your Netflix binge. The salsa and quesadillas, along with their chips and queso, are probably the best Baja options, but getting their fish tacos can be a pretty good idea.
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It’s easy to spend a few hours in Plaza just talking with friends. The two-story dining facility has enough soft-serve to last you through a long chat session with your buddies, and enough comfortable seating that you’ll never want to leave.
If you’re looking for a lot of seating, you and your friends can eat some mini-pizzas or sandwiches at The Mark @Night. The later it gets, the chiller the vibes, and you can sit in a booth with your friends and go over notes or just chat about life.
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Sabai is the on-campus Asian fusion restaurant. The sweet chili chicken is one of their best dishes, and getting their pork egg roll and a small cup of sweet potatoes is great if you’re extra hungry. Plus, they have great boba tea, so if you’re looking to try good Southeast Asian-ish dishes, Sabai is definitely for you.
There is no better campus dining food than Pavilion at Dobbs. Dobbs has great burgers, patty melts and a top notch choice of desserts. Plus they sometimes have tater tots, which they call potato gems.
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Who represents you at MU: A guide to student governments MSA controls a $1.6 million budget and LBC is the country’s only university-funded black student government. Find out more about these and other organizations. EMILY GALLION Student Politics Editor
Missouri Students Association Why should you care? MSA controls a $1.6 million budget made up of student fees. Purpose: MSA is the official undergraduate student government of MU. The association communicates with administrators about student issues, organizes student activities, and funds auxiliary organizations such as STRIPES and Truman’s Closet. Funding: Every undergraduate students pays MSA $21.75 in student fees. Organizational structure: MSA has an executive, judicial and legislative branch. The executive branch consists of the president, vice president, the Department of Student Communications, Department of Student Activities and the Department of Student Services. DSC handles communications for the association, DSA organizes events such as concerts and movies, and DSS works to implement solutions to student problems. The judicial branch consists of the Student Court, which rules on cases concerning the constitution and bylaws, and the Board of Elections Commissioners, which oversees presidential and senate elections. The legislative branch, led by the Senate speaker, is made up of of six committees: Academic Affairs, Budget, Social Justice, Campus and Community Relations, Student Affairs and Operations. The Operations Committee reviews internal processes and CCRC advocates on behalf of students to City Council. The other three committees create projects to establish services and to try to change university policies. Representation: In semesterly academic elections, students in each academic unit elect representatives proportionate to their college’s population. During “at-large” elections, the Senate body votes in additional representatives. Meetings: MSA Senate committees meet at various times every Tuesday starting with Legislative Cabinet at 6 p.m. Full Senate meets every other Wednesday at 5 p.m in Leadership Auditorium. All meetings are open to the public.
Residence Halls Association Why should you care? All students who live in residence halls pay a social fee to RHA. The association is also responsible for creating certain policies in conjunction with the Department of Residential Life. Recently, RHA sponsored a new laundry fee to replace the old per-load system. Purpose: Every student living in a residence hall is a member. RHA hosts events, communicates with Residential Life, and provides funds for auxiliary and partner programs such as STRIPES and SHAPE. Funding: Every student living in a residence hall pays a $15 social fee. Of that fee, $5.60 goes to RHA and $9.40 to floor and hall governments. Last semester, RHA passed a proposal to increase the social fee to $20, but the increase will not take effect unless approved by Residential Life and the Board of Curators. Organizational structure: RHA also has executive, legislative and judicial branches. The executive branch consists of the Executive Board: the president, vice president, national communications coordinator, secretary, finance coordinator, director of diversity and inclusivity, director of communications, sustainability coordinator and programming coordinator. The legislative branch, or Congress, is composed of the speaker and representatives from each hall. The committees are Residential Living, which communicates with the Department of Residential Life and Campus Dining Services; Programming, which organizes events; Advocacy, which advocates for student well-being and inclusivity; and Operations, which reviews the constitution and legislation. Representation: Each hall is allotted a certain number of representatives based on population. Representatives are selected at the beginning of the year. Meetings: RHA Congress meets every Monday at 6:30 pm. in Pershing Hall. All meetings are open to the public.
Legion of Black Collegians Why should you care? LBC is the only university-funded black student government in the country. Black student unions and other groups at other schools
MSA senators discuss during a January 2016 Operations Committee meeting. (Maneater file photo)
are not funded through their universities. Purpose: “We are the leading voice on campus working to eradicate ignorance and promote positive change through education, motivation and advocacy for Black students at Mizzou,” the LBC website states. The legion advocates for black students, runs programming, and provides funding to umbrella organizations such as the National Association of Black Journalists and the LBC Gospel Choir. Funding: LBC receives a portion of the $3.42 Multicultural Student Organizations fee paid by every student. Organizational structure: LBC also has executive, legislative and judicial branches. The executive branch is led by the president and has five committees: the Political Committee, the Finance Committee, the Activities Committee, the Communications Committee and the Freshman Action Team Committee. All representatives and senators are required to serve on one of the executive committees. General Assembly meetings of the whole body are led by the Executive Cabinet, with the vice president presiding as the speaker of congress. The judicial branch is made up of no more than 10 students who are also members of the Political Committee. Representation: Every National PanHellenic Council organization, umbrella organization and residence hall floor is allowed to select a representative at the beginning of the year. Any member of LBC is also allowed to run as a senator. Senators are elected by the body at the beginning of the year. All undergraduate students are eligible for membership in LBC.
Meetings: LBC Congress meets every Wednesday, and executive committees meet alternating Wednesdays.
Four Front Why should you care? Four Front is an organization made up of many organizations. The council seeks to strengthen underrepresented communities by uniting them. Purpose: Four Front is a minority student government that aims to address various social justice issues on campus and represent minority groups. Funding: Four Front receives a portion of the $3.42 Multicultural Student Organizations fee paid by every student. Organizational structure: Four Front is a council with a chairperson who presides over meetings. The council is made up of representatives from different minority and social justice organizations. Four Front often partners with constituent organizations to help them organize programs for their respective organizations. The organization also holds its own events and works with the Multicultural Center. Representation: Each constituent organization selects one representative to attend council. Represented organizations include LBC, the Muslim Student Organization, the Jewish Student Organization, Four Directions: Indigenous Peoples Group, the Feminist Student Union and the Asian American Association. Meetings: The council meets every other Thursday at 6 p.m. at varying locations. Edited by Nancy Coleman ncoleman@themaneater.com
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Seven stories likely to make news this fall at MU After an eventful 2015–16 school year, this fall brings the possibility of more newsworthy events regarding administration and campus life. CLAIRE MITZEL University News Editor The 2015–16 school year made waves with many newsworthy events, from student protests to a controversial Missouri Students Association election. Fall 2016 will be no different: the UM System will hire a new president and campus will keep talking about the boundaries of free speech, among other things. Here’s what you should be on the lookout for this fall: The end of the interims Following a nearly yearlong search, which has included conducting public forums and assessing and interviewing candidates, the UM System presidential search committee is expected to appoint the 24th UM System president in November. After former UM System President Tim Wolfe resigned in November 2015 and Mike Middleton was appointed interim president, a search began to find his successor.
Since January, a search committee made up of the Board of Curators, students, faculty and staff has been working with search firm Isaacson, Miller to find the next president. MU also has multiple vacant positions currently held by interims, including the deans of the College of Arts and Science and the School of Law, and chancellor, which has been held by interim Chancellor Hank Foley since former Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin resigned in November 2015. Searches for deans will begin early in the fall semester. The chancellor search will begin after the UM System president is announced and could involve a nationwide search. Foley could be named the permanent chancellor. Running low on money … and students This fall, MU is expected to have 2,600 fewer students and a $46 million budget shortfall, per projections from this spring. Once classes begin, the
enrollment numbers will be finalized and the Division of Enrollment Management will report the actual numbers for the 2016–17 school year. With the budget shortfall, the 5 percent across-the-board cuts that Foley implemented will be in effect — for some students, this means larger classes; for some employees, this means layoffs. Because of the lowered enrollment, the Department of Residential Life closed four residence halls for the 2016–17 school year. Can we say what we want to say? The debate over boundaries for free speech on campus will continue this fall. A commitee composed of students, administrators and faculty members tasked with discussing free speech reaffirmed MU’s commitment to free expression, and they included specific regulations for scheduling events on campus in a draft policy in June. The proposed policy also includes recommendations for mediating conflicts over free speech. As a draft policy, the report will be the subject of discussions on campus in the fall as it’s critiqued and possibly changed before being adopted as an official policy. The policy proposal comes after a semester of questions about what free speech is acceptable on campus following protests in November that left many unsure of how MU should regulate free speech. Bring out the big guns Currently, you can’t carry a concealed firearm on campus. But several 2015 state legislature bills proposed to lift the ban. One bill that passed through the House in May would allow full-time university employees, but not students, to have firearms on campus. Law professor Royce de R. Barondes’ lawsuit
against the school over the constitutionality of the concealed carry ban sparked debate on campus. Barondes said the UM System’s rules against carrying a weapon on campus violate his constitutional rights. In April, the UM System countersued Barondes, saying the rules against carrying weapons on campus are in place to create a safe environment, according to the Kansas City Star. The case is ongoing, and the verdict has the chance to pave the way for new limits on gun regulations. MSA rebuilds after controversial election The Missouri Students Association, under the administration of President Sean Earl and Vice President Tori Schafer, will have an increased focus on transparency this fall. This comes after a controversial MSA election where the winning slate of Haden Gomez and Chris Hanner violated Board of Elections Commissioners rules when their campaign manager, Natalie Edelstein, sent a mass text encouraging people to vote for Gomez/Hanner, and Gomez used the app Pocket Points to advertise for the slate. “(We saw) how much a group of individuals could tarnish an entire association that represents over 27,000 students.” Earl said in a previous Maneater article. “We wanted to get back to what we came into when we first started in MSA and that was the true spirit of service, advocacy and representing our fellow Tigers.” Earl previously said that he believes MSA will not continue to tolerate members who want to use the organization just to advance their careers. “(The) last election was the last phase of transitioning the group out that is focused on the titles and ambition,” Earl said. Where we can live and park Columbia currently has a
housing development freeze in effect within a one-mile radius of MU’s campus until Dec. 1. City Council passed the ban on building new housing complexes in May, citing the drop in enrollment and new student housing developments as reasons for the freeze. According to the Columbia Daily Tribune, some housing developments in progress will be affected, but most demolitions will not. Multiple city officials have acknowledged that the current parking infrastructure does not support the number of people who want to park downtown, who are mostly students. The Parking and Traffic Management Task Force will examine new parking regulations being considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The commission is currently working on a new zoning code. Graduate workers sue the UM System Graduate student workers are currently suing the UM System over the right to unionize and be recognized as employees. In April, graduate workers held a union authorization election after having attempted to organize a union since fall 2015. This began when it was announced that graduate students’ health insurance would not be renewed for the 2015-16 school year, although it was soon reinstated. In the election, 84 percent of those who voted were in favor of being represented by the Coalition of Graduate Workers in collective bargaining with MU and the UM System. An attorney for the UM System told CGW they would not recognize the election results. CGW filed a lawsuit in May against the UM System. A judge has been assigned to the case, and it is unclear when a verdict will be delivered, but the case will move forward throughout the fall. Edited by Nat Kaemmerer nkaemmerer@themaneater.com
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What’s in store for Mizzou sports this year Here’s what you can expect from each Missouri team this fall. PETER BAUGH AND ALEC LEWIS Sports Editors
football: There’s a saying floating around the Mizzou Athletics Training Complex these days: “Show me.” With a new coaching staff on the sidelines and a number of fresh faces both on offense and defense, the football team will have an opportunity to do that this fall. And after last year’s 5–7 record, they’ll need to show what they’re made of. High expectations surround the program as they get set to face off against stiff Southeastern Conference competition, and those expectations stem primarily from first-year head coach Barry Odom. Although the Tigers lost Walter Brady and Harold Brantley up front defensively, stalwarts like Charles Harris, Rickey Hatley and
Terry Beckner Jr. will anchor what the team hopes will be a similar defense. On offense, even with the struggles the Tigers have had up front, sophomore quarterback Drew Lock looks to redeem his freshman year with help from Alabama graduate transfer Chris Black at receiver and behind him in Oklahoma graduate transfer Alex Ross at running back. This season, Missouri will have to travel to West Virginia, LSU and Tennessee, and a substantial turnaround will be difficult. But with a new-look offense, the Tigers could beat expectations.
men’s golf: After a 12th-place finish in last year’s SEC Championship, the Missouri men’s golf team — which returns all five of last year’s starters — looks to move up the ladder in another year under head coach Mark Leroux. Along with Euan Walker, who
tied for 18th individually at the SEC Championship, Preston Fleenor, Linus Lilliedahl, Hayden Buckley and Matt Echelmeier, the Tigers have added Trevor Ullestad, a junior college star from Iowa, and Rory Franssen, a member of the Scottish under-18 national team.
Men’s swimming and diving: The Tigers are coming off an eighthplace finish at NCAA Championships and were named The Maneater’s men’s team of the year in May. Coach Greg Rhodenbaugh’s team has only lost one individual NCAA qualifier (diver Clark Thomas), and they seem poised for a big season. U.S. National Team member Michael Chadwick will lead the way for the Tigers. The senior is a 15-time All American and one of the top sprint freestyle swimmers in the nation. Senior Fabian Schwingenschlogl won the NCAA Championship in the 100yard breaststroke last year and should continue to improve in 2016. Seniors Andrew Sansoucie and Carter Griffin will also have big roles on the team. In the diving well, sophomore Kyle Goodwin will lead the charge. The Colorado native earned Honorable Mention All-America honors as a freshman.
Women’s swimming and diving: Missouri Tigers senior wide receiver Chris Black catches a pass Aug. 6, 2016, at the Kedlac Practice Field. (Alec Lewis | Senior Staff Photographer)
The women’s team had a programhigh 11th place finish at NCAA
Championships last season, and nine Tigers earned All-America honors. Although the team lost Anna Patterson and Abby Duncan to graduation, they still should have a strong group in 2016. The backstroke duo of Nadine Laemmler and U.S. National Team member Hannah Stevens is returning, and so is senior Katharine Ross, the defending SEC champion in the 100-yard breaststroke. Sophomore Maddie Gehrke and juniors Kira Zubar and Sharli Brady all have experience at the NCAA level and will look to improve in 2016. Led by All-Americans Lauren Reedy and Madeline McKernan, the Tigers will also be hard to beat in diving competitions.
Men’s cross-country: The men’s team is returning all five of its top runners from the 2015 Midwest Regional meet. If they all improve, the Tigers could have a special team this year. Senior Jordan Cook was Missouri’s top runner for most of last season. The Rock Bridge High School graduate will likely lead the charge again for the Tigers in 2016. Junior Sheldon Keence and senior Dan Roe will challenge Cook for the top spot on the Missouri team. Keence was the top Tiger finisher at SEC Championships, and Roe was the first Missouri runner at the Midwest Regional. Junior Marc Dubrick also showed promise last season, finishing 24th at SEC Championships.
PLAYER TO WATCH: Terry Beckner Jr. sophomore, football
Player to watch: Mikel Schreuders sophomore, men’s swimming
When Beckner came to Missouri, people had high expectations of him. ESPN ranked the East St. Louis native as the No. 2 recruit in the high school class of 2015, and he chose the Tigers over 20 other schools. As a freshman, he lived up to the hype. Beckner had 27 tackles in 2015, including three sacks and 8.5 tackles for a loss. Sporting News and the Football Writers Association of America both named him a freshman All-American. However, the sophomore comes into 2016 with concerns. He is coming off season-ending ACL and MCL tears and was suspended in January for possession of marijuana. At 6-foot-4 and 300 pounds, Beckner has the build of an NFL defensive lineman. If he continues to develop and stays healthy, he could become a Missouri legend.
Schreuders is one of two current Mizzou athletes at the 2016 Olympics. At only 17 years old, the sophomore represents Aruba in Rio. At the Olympics, Schreuders competed in the 200-meter freestyle, finishing in 45th place. Last school year, Schreuders helped the Tigers to an eighth-place finish at NCAA Championships. He earned honorable mention All-American honors as a member of two Tiger relays and qualified for the NCAA Championships individually in the 200-yard freestyle. If Schreuders makes time drops in 2016, he could set a school record in the 200-yard freestyle and become an individual finalist at NCAAs.
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Discover Mizzou | Aug. 16, 2016 Women’s cross-country: It’s an exciting time for the women’s cross-country team. Karissa Schweizer had a monster track season last year, finishing third at NCAA Championships in the 5,000-meter race. She should continue to be the Tigers top runner as a junior. Kaitlyn Fischer, a 2013 NCAA Championships qualifier, is set to return from injury. She and Schweizer will set the pace for the Tigers. Like Fischer, Kate Smith will also be coming back from a season-ending injury and could make major contributions as a sophomore. Teylar Adelsberger could also play a big role for the Tigers. She had a breakout season in 2015 and could continue to develop as a senior. If all goes well for Missouri, the Tigers could make the NCAA Championships as a team.
Tennis: On Sept. 18, the Missouri tennis team will open up the season in Kansas City at the Missouri Invitational. Last year, the Tigers went 16–12 and struggled a great deal in conference play, going 3–10. This year will feature a totally new look as last year’s coach Sasha Schmid left for Iowa. This year, with interim coach Colt Gaston at the helm, senior Bea Machado Santos look to succeed in laying a new foundation for the future of Missouri tennis.
Volleyball: When Carly Kan returns to the court Friday for the Black and Gold Game, it’ll mark her final year as a Missouri Tiger. Last year, Kan earned MVP honors at the 2015 Tiger Invitational, a tournament Missouri will hold Sept. 2–3 at Hearnes Center. With the help of redshirt junior Kira Larson and sophomore Alyssa Munlyn, Kan is hoping to reach the second round of the tournament again and better the team’s finish in the second round of the NCAA tournament.
PLAYER TO WATCH: Bea Machado Santos senior, tennis
Player to watch: Melanie Crow redshirt junior, volleyball
As a junior, Machado Santos had one of the best seasons in Missouri tennis history. She earned second team all-Southeastern Conference honors, finishing the season with a 42–33 overall record. The Portugal native handed Florida’s Brooke Austin, a two-time SEC Player of the Year, her only SEC singles loss of the season in March. Machado Santos cracked into the Oracle/ITA Collegiate Tennis Singles rankings last season, reaching as high as No. 53. She received an at-large bid to the NCAA Singles Tournament. With a monster junior campaign behind her, Machado Santos could move up in the national rankings and advance past the first round of the NCAA Singles Tournament as a senior.
As a transfer from Ole Miss, Crow is a welcome addition to an already strong Missouri volleyball team. The outside hitter spent three years as a Rebel and was a starter her freshman and sophomore year. The Wildwood, Missouri, native missed all but five games as a junior because of a concussion. She took a medical redshirt season and transferred to the Tigers. Health will be key for Crow in 2016. If she is at 100 percent, she will make an immediate impact. She had success at Mississippi, setting the school record with 42 service aces her sophomore year. Crow will join a group of experienced players — the team is losing only one senior from 2015 — and could help the Tigers to a strong 2016 season.
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Gymnastics:
Women’s basketball:
The Tigers finished last season ranked No. 20 in the NCAA rankings. With all but one gymnast returning this year, the team could be on the brink of a big season. Last year, Morgan Porter qualified as an individual for NCAA Championships as a freshman. The Overland, Missouri, native competed in the all-around event and was named SEC Freshman of the Year. Britney Ward is also set to return in 2016. Last season, the sophomore was named a second team regular season All-American by the National Association of Collegiate Gymnastics Coaches. If the Tigers stay healthy and continue to improve, they could be in for a monster year.
Led by sophomores Sophie Cunningham and Cierra Porter, the Missouri women’s basketball team raised eyebrows last year by making it to the second round of the NCAA tournament, ultimately losing to Texas. This year, with the addition of Kansas transfer Lauren Aldridge and the improvement from Cunningham and Porter’s supporting cast, the Tigers look to make yet another appearance in the NCAA tournament.
Wrestling: For his fourth and final year, J’den Cox will return to the Missouri wrestling team looking to conquer one final goal — win a national championship as a team with coach Brian Smith, who’s never before done so. Returning wrestlers Zach Synon, Tim and Willie Miklus, and Lavion Mayes, who placed third at national championships, will join Cox in the team’s quest to accomplish that goal.
Men’s basketball: After another disappointing year on the hardwood under second-year coach Kim Anderson, the Tigers, with their five new freshmen, are looking to improve in their ways. Last year, Mizzou lost five players — one was dismissed and the rest transferred. Joining current sophomores Terrence Phillips, Kevin Puryear and K.J. Walton, the new guys are looking to add a boost to a young core. Ohio natives Willie Jackson and Frankie Hughes have made their mark this summer. During the first game of the team’s international trip, they led the team in scoring, with 18 points each. The team looks to eclipse last year’s 10–21 record.
Edited by George Roberson | groberson@themaneater.com
Player to watch: Cierra Porter sophomore, women’s basketball Porter was a key contributor to the Tigers as a freshman in the 2015– 16 season. She averaged 8.6 points per game and was named to the SEC All-Freshman Team. The Columbia native could be even better as a sophomore. Though she battled injuries throughout her freshman year, she only missed one game. Porter was a highly-touted recruit out of high school, and will look to continue developing her talent in 2016. She and fellow Rock Bridge High School graduate Sophie Cunningham could become a dynamic duo this winter. The Tigers are coming off a NCAA Tournament win, and Porter could help lead the team to new heights.
PLAYER TO WATCH: Austin Myers redshirt freshman, wrestling Myers, a heavyweight wrestler, will bolster an already strong Missouri team. The Kentucky native is a transfer from West Virginia. The Tigers qualified a wrestler to the NCAA tournament in every weight class except heavyweight, so Myers could be an instant presence for the Tigers. Myers took a redshirt season at West Virginia and will be eligible to compete immediately at Mizzou. He was a four-time Kentucky high school state champion.
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welcome to MIZZOU DON'T MISS THESE EXCITING EVENTS!
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 17, 2016 MIDNIGHT BBQ 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Outside of the MU Student Center, Rollins Street An epic tradition at Mizzou, the Midnight BBQ packs Rollins Street every year with students looking to meet new friends and relax before classes begin.
THURSDAY, AUG. 18, 2016 CAMPUS POSTER SALE 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lowry Mall Pick up awesome posters for low prices to decorate your residence hall or apartment. Sale runs though Friday, Aug. 26.
CAMPUS PICNIC & SPIRIT RALLY 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mizzou Student Recreation Complex Marching Mizzou, the Golden Girls, and the MU Cheerleaders will pump up the crowd to get ready for the fall sports season. Free food by Campus Dining Services. All dining halls are closed for dinner.
FALL WELCOME FILM: CAPTAIN AMERICA - CIVIL WAR 9 p.m. Lowry Mall (rain location: Jesse Auditorium) Political interference in the Avengers' activities causes a rift between former allies Captain America and Iron Man. Arrive early for free pizza and drinks!
PAINT THE M 7 p.m. Faurot Field The tradition of painting the Rock M at Memorial Stadium began in 1927 and continues today. Join fellow members of your incoming class and help preserve this tradition by whitewashing the Rock M at Faurot Field. You must wear closed-toe shoes to participate.
FALL WELCOME FILM: X-MEN APOCALYPSE WITH HYPNOTIST TOM DELUCA 7:30 p.m. (hypnotist), 9 p.m. (film) Jesse Auditorium Hypnotist Tom DeLuca, named College Entertainer of the Year four times, will astound you. Then watch X-Men: Apocalypse to see the X-Men must unite to defeat Apocalypse’s extinction level plan.
SATURDAY, AUG. 20, 2016 STEP FORWARD DAY 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tiger Plaza (rain location: MU Student Center) A tradition at MU for all first-year students when you have the opportunity to participate in community service projects throughout Columbia. Meet at Tiger Plaza for registration, ride our bus to service agencies, volunteer, and then it’s back to Tiger Plaza. Free T-shirts for participants while supplies last!
FALL WELCOME CONCERT: NEVER SHOUT NEVER 8 p.m. Carnahan Quad (rain location: Jesse Auditorium) Free concert with Never Shout Never, an indie acoustic, alternative rock band from Joplin, Missouri. Enjoy great music under the stars.
TARGET AFTER-HOURS SHOPPING PARTY! 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Target, Columbia Mall Free buses to and from Target depart continuously from the MU Student Center, Memorial Union and outside of Plaza 900 on Virginia Ave. Special discounts just for students!
FRIDAY, AUG. 19, 2016 FALL WELCOME RESOURCE FAIR 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Stotler Lounge (Memorial Union) Explore the many resources that MU has to offer. Attend the fair to receive free give-aways, lunch and a T-shirt.
SUNDAY, AUG. 21, 2016 ALL-CAMPUS PIZZA PARTY! 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Shakespeare's Pizza, 220 S. Eighth St. Stop by for your first taste of a Columbia tradition: Shakespeare’s Pizza! Free food, beverages, music and more will be offered at the newly remodeled Shakespeare’s!
TRANSFER STUDENT RECEPTION 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. 2206 A,B,C MU Student Center If you are a new transfer student, join us for food, a chance to meet other transfer students, and to learn about some amazing opportunities at Mizzou. We will meet for an hour, then at 6 p.m., we will go to the Tiger Walk on Francis Quadrangle. Feel free to come by for any amount of time during the reception.
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6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Francis Quadrangle Gather with other incoming students for this Mizzou tradition to kick off the school year. Walk through the Columns toward Jesse Hall to symbolize your entrance into the Mizzou family. Enjoy complimentary Tiger Stripe ice cream and a concert from Marching Mizzou. VISIT
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