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THE MANEATER Volume 83 | Issue 4 | September 14, 2016
CoMo at Night pg. 4
How much does Campus Dining Services’ Tiger Plan really make you pay for food?
pg. 7 pg. 9
Which downtown restaurant fits best with your up-all-night schedule?
What are weekends like at Pizza Tree with their new late-night pizza delivery window?
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Inside this Issue Data
Nightlife Issue
Food Fight
Is Campus Dining’s new Tiger Plan worth the money? We dive into the data (pg. 4)
pg. 7 pg. 8
Road Safety
Drunk driving student arrests have been dropping in Columbia for years. Thanks, STRIPES! (pg. 4)
Need a late-night snack? We’ve got you covered from dusk to dawn A bartender from The Shot Bar talks shop
pg. 9
A night behind the scenes at Pizza Tree pg. 10 Tips from MUPD on staying safe
Cover photo by Jessi Dodge | Photo Editor
Sports
News
In the Doghouse
EPIPEN prices SKYROCKET
Can Drew Lock repeat his performance against Eastern Michigan to beat Georgia? (pg. 12)
And it’s affecting MU students with allergies (pg. 3)
A-Cross the SEC
Where are They Now?
Missouri cross-country hopes to run over the competition this year (pg. 12)
Former Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin can update his LinkedIn again (pg. 5)
Names and Numbers MU students arrested for drunk driving in Columbia in 2015. That number is the lowest in at least 14 years, and during that time there has been an overall decline.
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EpiPen price hikes affect MU students Freshman Ruby Redekopp: “I didn’t ask to have my allergy. People are profiting off of my medical disability.” CLAIRE COLBY Reporter When freshman Ruby Redekopp was 18 months old, her mother fed her a peanut butter cookie, exposing her to peanuts for the first time. Her eyes started watering and her throat began to close. Her mother rushed her to the hospital, where she was diagnosed with a severe anaphylactic peanut allergy.
Redekopp has been carrying an EpiPen ever since. EpiPens contain a small dose of epinephrine, a chemical that narrows blood vessels and opens airways. Users administer the medication by injecting themselves, and the epinephrine can stabilize the user until they are able to reach a hospital. In 2007, pharmaceutical company Mylan purchased pharmaceutical company Merck’s generic drugs unit,
including the patent for EpiPens, according to Business Insider. Since then, the price of a standard two-pack of EpiPens has risen from $93.88 in 2007 to $608.81 this year, according to Truven Health Analytics. However, the epinephrine used in each EpiPen costs about $1, according to a Bloomberg report. For Redekopp, these price increases aren’t just a nuisance. They’re a matter
of life and death. Though she hasn’t had an allergic reaction since she was a toddler, expiration dates require Redekopp to replace her EpiPen every year. “It’s been tough the last couple years,” she said. “I think that it’s a little frustrating that the EpiPen prices
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IN MEMORIAM
MU junior Kelly White remembered as a selfless friend Junior Ellison Stead: “Kelly White was a three minute hug I didn’t want to end, a contagious smile that filled up a room, a sense of humor that had everyone laughing for hours.” SYLVIA MAEHR Reporter Kelly White, an MU junior who died Saturday, is remembered as having a loving and infectious personality by those who knew her. She died at age 20 in her hometown of Ballwin, Missouri. White was a hospitality management major and was involved in Mizzou Special Events Society and Mizzou Association of Venue Managers. “Kelly White was a three minute hug I didn't want to end, a contagious smile that filled up a room, a sense of humor
that had everyone laughing for hours,” White’s friend junior Ellison Stead said in a text message. “Kelly was a person who made everyone who encountered her feel like the most amazing person in the world.” White and Stead met while living in Lathrop Hall their freshman year at MU. “She was a best friend that I will miss each and every day for the rest of my life,” Stead said. Junior Alexa Sinn said White was a selfless friend. “She would do anything for her friends,” Sinn said. “She once drove from St. Louis to Columbia in the middle
of the night just to pick me up when I needed someone to. There aren't many people like that, and I was so lucky to have her in my life.” Sinn wrote in a Facebook post urging friends to vocalize their love for one another. “put a smile on your face. be the first one to say hi. do something ridiculous just to make people laugh. be spontaneous and genuine and passionate. answer your phone at 2am and drive for hours in the middle of the night to help a friend. don't ever let someone wonder if you love them. say it a hundred times. that's what kelly would do”
Alex Henke, a friend of White’s, wrote in an Instagram post yesterday, “Kelly was one of those people that you just naturally loved. I was blessed to be able to love you and call you my friend.” The memorial visitation will be held Sept. 16 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory in Ballwin. The memorial service will be held Sept. 17 at 11 a.m. at the Calvary Chapel in Troy, Missouri. Edited by Tessa Weinberg tweinberg@themaneater.com
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THE MANEATER | NEWS | SEPT. 14, 2016
MANEATER DOES THE MATH
Tiger Plan can cost more than you think EMILY GALLION AND FIONA MURPHY of The Maneater Staff Campus Dining Services rolled out its new Tiger Plan, advertised as “the most flexible offcampus student dining plan,” this semester after over five years of development, CDS Marketing Director Mike Wuest said. The Tiger Plan allows students to shop at all 21 CDS locations, including restaurants in the Student Center and Memorial Union, Mizzou Market locations and all dining halls. The department’s website advertises that students will “save up to 63% off the cash price” at all locations. The 63 percent off does not apply to the total cost of the plan, but instead applies to flex dollars purchased with the plan. The Tiger Plan’s price is divided into two parts: the base cost and flex dollars. The base cost goes directly to CDS to pay fixed expenses, such as mortgages and staff salaries. The remaining money becomes flex dollars and goes into a flex account, similar in structure to E.Z. Charge. The flex dollars are what students use to actually purchase meals or a-la-carte products at the discounted rate. Students can save money on The Tiger Plan, but they can never save 63 percent of their cost when factoring in the base cost. If a student buys the 350 plan for $800, for example, and only dines at all-you-can-eat locations, they receive $946 worth of food, or a 15.4 percent discount compared to the cash price. But if the student only dines at a-la-carte locations, they receive $700 worth of food, which is 14.4 percent more expensive than paying in cash. Students receive a 63 percent discount on flex dollars at all-you-can-eat locations, 50 percent at a-la-carte locations and 20 percent at Mizzou Markets. Wuest said the differences in discounts are due to the varying costs of food at different locations. When calculated with the base cost, each flex dollar actually costs $2.29 or $2.26, depending on which plan a student purchases.
Plan 350 costs a total of $800, with a base cost of $450 and $350 in flex dollars. Plan 630 costs $1,430, with a base cost of $800 and $630 in flex dollars. “We wanted to be as transparent as possible about where the dollars in The Tiger Plan were going,” Wuest said in an email. “All dining plans at all universities have these [fixed costs] built into their program, but many times you won’t know that without asking specific questions.” The CDS website offers students a glimpse of how prices at different dining locations look when using The Tiger Plan. The chart on the website advertises that a Double Shack Burger from Mort’s costs $4.19 without a meal plan and $2.10 in flex dollars. However, the chart does not factor in the base cost. A student using The Tiger Plan 350 pays $2.29 for each flex dollar, so that burger actually costs them $4.81. Junior Ahmad Kayyali said he began the year on The Tiger Plan but switched to a block meal plan after he calculated that it was possible to lose money by using The Tiger Plan. “I was really disappointed with The Tiger Plan this year,” he said. “If you actually calculate it, you’re paying more for food.” Wuest said CDS consulted leaders of the Residence Halls Association, the Missouri Students Association and CDS’ secret shoppers, students who are selected to shop at dining locations as regular students and then evaluate the location. He said the feedback was “overall very positive.” MSA President Sean Earl and RHA President Matt Bourke both confirmed that they had discussed the plan with CDS leaders before its release. Earl said the plan is a good opportunity for students living outside of residence halls, but he said he wishes the plan gave students more flex dollars. “The only major concern that I had with the program was the fact that it only gave students $350 of flex spending after paying $800 for the plan,” Earl said in an email. “[CDS Director Julaine Kiehn] explained that the $450 is to cover the base cost of operations,
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TORI AERNI // GRAPHICS MANAGER which is understandable.” A student can save money by adding additional funds to their flex account, but students are limited to adding $100 per semester. Flex dollars also do not roll over to the next semester the way E.Z. Charge does. Kiehn said in an email that was so The Tiger Plan works the same as the block dining plans to avoid confusion. “The Tiger Plan can save students money, depending on where they use the plan,” Kiehn said. “There is value in the convenience and flexibility of being able to use the plan at any Campus Dining Services location. The student realizes the greatest value by using the plan in the all-you-care-to-eat dining locations.” Wuest acknowledged that students would not receive as high a value if they shopped at a-la-carte locations and Mizzou Markets. “We estimated that students would use it in a combination of places so that they would
get at a minimum, the amount they paid for the plan in value,” Wuest said. “Most scenarios showed an increase in value.” According to CDS’ website, the plan is currently in pilot stage and is targeted at “increasing the number of off-campus students on dining plans (and generating new revenue during these challenging financial times).” The website states that CDS will need to adjust the financial structure of the plan and make changes to the housing and dining contract before offering it to on campus students. “Our students have been asking for a dining plan that offers the flexibility of use in all of our locations across campus, and we wanted to design a plan that worked with offcampus students,” Wuest said. “So we created The Tiger Plan with that in mind.” Edited by Claire Mitzel cmitzel@themaneater.com
MU DUIs at lowest since 2001 as STRIPES nears 200,000 rides Nearly 40 percent of college students said they had ridden in a car with a drunk driver, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. KAITLIN WASHBURN Reporter The number of DUI arrests of MU students in Columbia since student-run safe ride program STRIPES was founded in 2001 has decreased, according to data released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. With the exceptions of 2005, 2010
and 2012, the number of DUI arrests by the highway patrol has dropped each year since a spike in DUIs in 2003. In 2015, MU saw the lowest number of DUIs in at least 14 years, with only 118 arrests made. While the number of arrests has gone down, STRIPES has had a consistent number of rides given each year. STRIPES Marketing Coordinator Maris Smith
Photo illustration of drunk driving culture. Photo by Jennifer Levin | Staff Photographer
said “with downtown housing options increasing every year,” their annual numbers have remained consistent. STRIPES has given a total of over 190,000 rides since 2001, and they hope to reach 200,000 this year. Any MU student can use the program, which promises to drive students home in a “safe, nonjudgmental” environment. As one of the major health issues facing college students, drunk driving continues to plague many campuses across the country. In a study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, roughly one out of every five college students admitted to driving drunk, while nearly 40 percent said they had gotten in a car with a drunk driver behind the wheel. Roughly 1,825 college students die each year from alcohol-related circumstances, many of which involve vehicle crashes, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Colleges try to lower the amount of alcohol abuse by students by creating programs aimed at preventing drug and alcohol consumption on campus. For example, MU’s Wellness Resource Center offers various alcohol and drug
abuse prevention programs, according to MU’s website. This year, STRIPES received recognition for their 15 years of work when they won the Southeastern Conference Auxiliary of the Year award. STRIPES is one of many student-run safe driving programs across the country. Founded in 2001, STRIPES was inspired by the first safe-driving program, Texas A&M University’s CARPOOL, according to the STRIPES website. CARPOOL was founded in 1999, after a Texas A&M student received a DWI and was inspired to create a “free, nonjudgmental” safe drive home program for students to use after a night of drinking, according to CARPOOL’s website. There are currently 15 universities associated with CARPOOL’s safe driving program, according to their website. Going forward, the organization’s goal is simple: They want “to continue to serve Columbia and Mizzou. We hope to continue to provide Mizzou students with a safe-ride home for many years to come,” Smith said. Edited by Emily Gallion egallion@themaneater.com
THE MANEATER | NEWS | SEPT. 14, 2016
Loftin takes on new role as director of national security research at MU
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Former Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin has experience in the field, having worked with agencies like NASA and the military to develop effective ways to train and educate. OLIVIA GARRETT Reporter Drawing from his experience in the field of national security research, former Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin is now working to make connections between researchers and government funders as MU’s director of national security research development. Loftin said his job entails finding sponsored research opportunities for MU faculty from the departments of Defense and Homeland Security and other intelligence agencies. He also meets with faculty to learn about their research capabilities and goals, brings contacts to speak with departments on campus and makes recommendations to the administration about how MU can receive more research funding. Loftin first met with interim Chancellor Hank Foley in January to discuss his new role and began traveling for the position in March. It wasn’t until late June that Loftin’s job was officially defined on paper. Originally, the Board of Curators asked Loftin to
work on research facility development, but Foley later decided to focus Loftin’s role on national security research, Loftin said. Some of the research projects Loftin is currently working with are being done for the National Geospatial Agency. Loftin said he is also working with research about the medical treatment of soldiers, mass data analysis, triage techniques involving augmented reality, nuclear energy and using virtual reality to help treat autism spectrum disorders. Loftin is currently working mostly with faculty who have received funding from national security agencies in the past. He is starting with these projects because they already demonstrated established interest. “Not everyone wants to do research in the national security area,” Loftin said. “It’s a sensitive area and many people don’t feel comfortable with that. My point is that the things I’m looking at are not weapons; they’re simply things used to educate and train.” Loftin is working to find and present opportunities he thinks
faculty might be interested in. “Faculty members are very independent, and the last thing I want to do is make them feel like they have to do something that they don’t want to do,” Loftin said. “But if this is something that they’re interested in as a possibility, I’m happy to try to go out and be a ‘bird dog,’ to try to find the right opportunities for them and point at it and say there it is and go after it.” Loftin is also working to cultivate connections between different departments and researchers on campus. Bimal Balakrishnan, an associate professor in architectural studies who is currently researching virtual reality, said that it can often be difficult to connect with others on campus. “This is a huge campus; people don’t always know what the other person is doing,” Balakrishnan said. Loftin first met with Balakrishnan a few months ago to discuss his research and goals. Now, the virtual reality researchers from architectural studies are having preliminary
discussions with the Thompson Center about exploring new possibilities within virtual reality to help children with autism, Balakrishnan said. Before he started working as an administrator, Loftin served as an educator and researcher. As a physics professor, he disliked the teaching system where there is one teacher and many students, Loftin said. With this problem in mind, Loftin got involved with a technology called intelligent tutoring systems. He and his team developed the first ITS for physics, catching the attention of NASA and the military. In intelligent tutoring, a computer replicates an individual tutor or professor, diagnosing and prescribing solutions to the unique difficulties of each student. “I went from my individual use of [intelligent tutoring systems] in physics to helping NASA develop these systems for the ground-based flight controllers as well as people who were flying missions,” Loftin said. “My last project for the military before I became an administrator was charting the future course of this research
area. And that’s what the people in the Army research area have done; they’ve followed the prescription I gave them for how to develop this technology further, and it’s been quite successful.” The controversy and turmoil of last year’s events led Loftin to reconnect with many of his old contacts. “One of the things that really helped me get past the events of last November was the fact that over a thousand people reached out to me that I had known in my career... to wish me well,” Loftin said. “It proved to me that I still have these connections in this world of national security where I worked for so long.” Loftin views his decision to pursue research development, as opposed to other roles that were considered for him earlier in the year, as positive. “It was a good choice,” Loftin said. “I really had fun going back to my roots, my research roots, and to have the chance to renew the relationships I had for so many years with good people.” Edited by Claire Mitzel cmitzel@themaneater.com
EpiPens, but I threw it out a couple of years ago because I got depressed looking at how the prices had gone up,” Redekopp’s mother, Sara Redekopp, said in an email. Part of the issue is that there are not many alternatives to Mylan’s EpiPen. According to the Huffington Post, the EpiPen holds 94 percent of the market share. “Even though epinephrine is a very old medication, there is no generic,” said Dr. Christine Franzese, director of the MU
Allergy Center. Franzese and her colleagues are searching to find affordable options for patients unable to pay full price for EpiPens. “There are a couple practices that have started to give their patients these kits that are kind of homemade,” Franzese said. “They’ll give them a vial of epinephrine and some syringes and training on how to use them.” Though this configuration saves money, it also has drawbacks.
“If you’re in the middle of an emergency reaction, the concern is, are you going to be able to remember exactly how to do it and how to do it properly?” Franzese said. Unlike EpiPens, which administer a preset dose of medicine, a patient using a vial of epinephrine must be able to measure a dose before injecting themselves. “That is something that our doctors struggle with and our allergy societies are trying to work with,” Franzese said.
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are so high because I didn’t ask to have my allergy. People are profiting off of my medical disability.” Her family’s insurance deductibles rose in 2014 as the prices of EpiPens skyrocketed. This combination put a financial strain on the family. “I used to keep a running record of what I paid for
be a simpler solution.
“There’s no reason this life-
saving medication should be this expensive,” Franzese said. “I strongly encourage people to call their congressman or
senator. We shouldn’t have people, particularly young kids, at risk of dying so that a drug company can make a profit.” Edited by Kyra Haas
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Fear of the freshman 15 abounds in college dorms. The perfect body you sculpted in high school is disappearing. The ability to eat egregious amounts of food without gaining weight may be lost. Nobody wants to peak in high school. The truth of the matter is that it’s not really true. Yes, many students may gain weight their freshman year, but it is not anything near 15 pounds, or the “Mizzou 22.” In reality, it’s closer to 2.5 or 3 pounds, which is not nearly as frightening a number. Through phonics and fear, the number 15 just sort of stuck. The myth that these mystery pounds are put on due to the all-you-can-eat buffet style food at dining halls is easily debunked. What will actually cause weight gain is stress and lack of exercise. When you are making the big transition into college, your schedule may seem overwhelming. Homework, class, social events and whatever other time commitments ail you are the real culprits. All of these obligations generally rank much higher on a list of priorities than hitting the gym, and that’s why the pounds truly start to pile up. Lack of exercise and not burning the calories that you do happen to consume is what can actually add on those few extra pounds. Especially for students who played a sport in high school, you are no longer committing those 10-plus hours a week to vigorous exercise. Your metabolism is going to get quite the shock when that suddenly stops. Another big cause of gaining those terrifying few pounds is stress-eating. Its no surprise that college students often find themselves under a mountain of stress. Tests, relationships, parents, missing pets and other stressors all start to pile up, and then you turn to your one true reliable friend: food. When stress-eating, you rarely find yourself hunkered over a bowl of broccoli or some non-GMO quinoa. It’s ice cream, fried foods or candy bars. The final and most vehemently denied cause belongs to this special guy: alcohol. The calories in alcohol will leave you mouth-gaping and staring at your Solo cup feeling shocked and betrayed by your plastic friend. Take this into account: One shot of vodka is 100 calories. One can of beer is 150 calories. One glass of wine is 145 calories. So when you see that party animal take take down five shots, know that they essentially just ate three cookies from Insomnia Cookies in 15 seconds. As soon as you finish your second beer, you just ate a slice of pizza from Shakespeare’s. Of course, there’s the entirely separate, but related, category of drunk food. Similar to the kinds of food you stress-eat, except now the validity of your decision making is much lower, and it’s bound to be salty. There’s a reason Wise Guys and Insomnia are open past 2 a.m. They’re waiting for people with impaired judgment to stumble through their doors, feeling like they’ve arrived at the land of milk and honey, or manage their fine motor skills well enough to order a delivery on their phones. Either way, drunk food is a major calorie contributor. Gaining weight freshman year isn’t the biggest deal in the world. It’s much more important that you get adjusted, get your work done and learn to deal with the changes. But, if you really want to avoid it, walk to class, take the stairs and get good at beer pong.
Tiger Plan deceives students The new brainchild of Campus Dining Services costs students more instead of helping them save. This fall, Campus Dining Services unveiled its shiny new meal plan option: The Tiger Plan. The Tiger Plan has been pushed as a flexible meal plan for off-campus students to eat while on campus. The plan can be used at dining halls, a-la-carte locations, including Student Center dining, and Mizzou Markets. It sounds like a great deal on the surface, but in reality, the plan is deceiving and ripping off students. The Tiger Plan comes in two sizes: The smaller plan costs $800, and the larger plan costs $1,430. Each of these plans has a “base cost,” a flat fee that does not go toward your spending amount but instead goes directly toward CDS operating costs. The base cost for the smaller plan is $450, while the base cost for the larger plan is $800. After the base cost, students are left with what are called “flex dollars,” which you can actually spend at CDS locations. The smaller plan has 350 flex dollars, and the larger plan has 630 flex dollars. You might already be asking, “Why would I buy this if I get less money than I pay in?” CDS makes up for this by offering discounts at CDS locations for those with the plan. All-you-can-eat dining halls offer a 63 percent discount, a-la-carte locations offer a 50 percent discount, and Mizzou Market locations offer a 20 percent discount. But this discount is applied only to the flex dollars; the base cost is excluded from the discount. With the base cost factored in, each flex dollar is equal to about $2.29 on the smaller plan and $2.27 on the larger plan. That’s right — you’re essentially paying $2.29 or $2.27 for $1 to spend. You can technically save money on The Tiger Plan by eating exclusively at all-you-can-eat dining halls, but you will never save 63 percent of what you spent with the base cost factored in. Eat at only a-la-carte locations, and you will be losing money on the plan. The only way to save money on The Tiger Plan is to eat exclusively at all-you-can-eat dining locations, but even then, it is a better value to go with a traditional block dining plan. If you were to spend $1,430 on the larger Tiger Plan, each lunch or dinner in an all-you-caneat location would be worth $9.24. But if you bought the smallest traditional on-campus dining block plan, in which you receive 175 meal swipes for $1,380, each meal in an all-you-can-eat location would be worth $7.89. Despite being advertised as a beneficial plan, The Tiger Plan shows downsides.
Don’t fear the freshman 15
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DINING DECEPTION
Student issues
EDITORIALS REPRESENT THE MAJORITY OPINION OF THE MANEATER EDITORIAL BOARD.
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The best way to save money with The Tiger Plan is to never buy it in the first place. Much better alternatives are already in place. The advertising of this plan is deceiving to students and parents purchasing the plan. While the people purchasing the plan should take a closer look at what they are spending their money on, CDS is trying to present The Tiger Plan in a false light. While CDS provides these “discounts,” and you can slightly increase the value of a flex dollar by paying to add up to another 100 flex dollars to your account, a flex dollar will never be equal to a true dollar. If you have bought The Tiger Plan and are thinking, “Man, this sucks! I want my money back,” you’re out of luck: You can be refunded your flex dollars, but not the base cost. No matter what happens, if you try to get a refund, you will be out at least $450. But wait: It gets worse. Flex dollars also don’t roll over to the next semester, similar to block dining plans. According to CDS director Julaine Kiehn, this was in order to “avoid confusion.” But we are the confused ones. There is no reason the dollars should not roll over to the next semester. If E.Z. Charge can roll over, why not flex dollars? While it is in the hands of the consumer to look at businesses with skepticism when purchasing products, many people don’t realize that CDS is still a business. Therefore, it doesn’t receive the kind of skepticism that it deserves. And as a business, CDS is trying to rip off its customers. Despite this, though, we do appreciate the care shown for students by the beloved Adela Caratti at The Mark on 5th Street. This plan has supposedly been in the works for five years, and this is what they have come up with. Last year, the plan was presented to both the Missouri Students Association and the Residence Halls Association. Why didn’t these student governments do anything to stop a plan that swindles students? It’s a disappointment and a shame that they didn’t look at it closely enough to realize that it was a scam. When you break it down, The Tiger Plan is a horrible deal for students and a great way for CDS to make money. Campus Dining Services needs to do better for its customers and stop trying to deceive students for no one's benefit but their own. =
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The perfect night of snacking, hour by hour When hunger hits in the middle of the night, try one of these restaurants at their time to shine. MACKENZIE WALLACE Reporter Time: 8 p.m. Place: Ingredient True Eatery (10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.) What to get: Want to start light? Ingredient offers a variety of salads packed with healthy toppings and fresh flavors, or you can make your own salad, choosing from their selection of over 30 toppings. If you’re not feeling a salad, try out a sandwich, such as the inside-out grilled cheese, or grab a snack, such as hummus of the day with pita bread. Time: 9 p.m. Place: Shakespeare’s Pizza (11 a.m. to 11 p.m.) What to get: For big groups, order a pizza to split. The Masterpiece features eight different toppings and weighs about five pounds when it gets to the table. For a slightly less extreme pizza, try The Darwin, topped with red onions, green peppers, artichoke hearts, tomatoes and turkey, or just build your own pizza. Time: 10 p.m. Place: Lakota Coffee Company (6 a.m. to 12 a.m.) What to get: Grab a coffee and refuel for the night. Lakota offers a variety of iced coffees, lattes and cappuccinos
as well as tea and hot chocolate. Pair your drink of choice with a cup of soup and one of their sandwich selections, like The Ultimate BLT or the Mesquite Turkey. Time: 11 p.m. Place: Jimmy John’s (10:30 a.m. to 3 a.m.) What to get: Find a casual spot to hang out at Jimmy John’s on East Broadway. The chain’s promise of “freaky fast” sandwiches makes it a good place to stop in and grab a sub to-go. Not going out? Order for delivery and let the food come to you. Time: 12 a.m. Place: Seoul Taco (11 a.m. to 2 a.m.) What to get: Mexican and Korean flavors collide at Seoul Taco. Tacos, burritos and quesadillas take on a Korean twist with the addition of Beef Bulgogi (thinly sliced strips of steak) and Seoul sauces mixed with fresh vegetables. Other protein options include chicken, spicy pork and tofu, allowing restaurantgoers to customize their meal.
Time: 1 a.m. Place: Strange Donuts (7 a.m. to 2 a.m.) What to get: If you stopped by Seoul Taco, grab dessert at Strange Donuts in the same building. Go simple or get strange with donut options like glazed to the blueberry cheesecake and gooey butter. Strange Donuts lives up to its name with its unique creations like the Majestic Unicorn donut, topped with Fruity Pebbles cereal, and the popular maple bacon donut. Time: 2 a.m. Place: Insomnia Cookies (11 a.m. to 3 a.m.) What to get: When you just need those late-night cookies, call Insomnia. Their flavors include classic sugar cookie, chocolate chunk, double chocolate mint and peanut butter chip. Brownies and ice cream are available as well, and you can either stop by the store or order for delivery. Time: 3-5 a.m. Place: Broadway Diner (24 hours) What to get: When comfort food cravings call in the early morning, stop in at the 24-hour Broadway Diner.
Popular orders include the Reuben and French Dip sandwiches, or grab a side instead: French fries, onion rings and macaroni & cheese are always there when you need them. Time: 6 a.m. Place: Harold’s Doughnuts (6 a.m. to 2 p.m.) What to get: If you’re looking for doughnuts a little less strange, check out the selection at Harold’s. The more traditional flavors don’t disappoint, and if you want to try something different, go for the chocolate peanut butter or turtle doughnut. Make sure to write a note on the chalkboard wall before you leave. Time: 7 a.m. Place: Ernie’s Cafe and Steakhouse (6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.) What to get: Settle into a table and recover the next morning over coffee and a breakfast plate. Ernie’s menu specializes in its breakfast options, including made-to-order omelets, French toast and golden hash browns. With the large portions, you’ll never leave feeling hungry. Edited by Katie Rosso krosso@themaneater.com
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MOVE MAGAZINE | NIGHTLIFE | SEPT. 14, 2016
Bar Talk: Calling the Shots (With the guy who Pours them)
The Shot Bar’s Sam Monsees talks etiquette, drinks and the essential pieces of a home bar.
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MOVE Magazine: Are there any habits of people who come in that you can’t stand? What are your pet peeves as a bartender? Sam: People who order individual stuff. It’s a lot easier for us to keep serving people quickly if you order like rounds of drinks. If you’re going to walk up with five friends and order five individual drinks, it takes up a lot more time than you ordering a round of five shots and the next person ordering a round of five shots, so we can keep on serving. MOVE: Do you have tips to win over your bartender and have them notice you? Sam: I mean, realistically, if you just keep on looking like you’re ready to be served rather than like waving your card out in front of people or like flashing that you have cash, you’re more likely to get served ... Most bartenders go through a progression, and they want to make sure that they keep to their circle, so if they break that to keep on going to the guy who’s waving money, then everyone else is going to get frustrated. So if you just keep on waiting and when it’s time to be served, you’re ready to be served, then you’re going to get served quicker than you would if you keep on waving because people will ignore you like that. MOVE: What’s the most overrated drink that you see people order, in your opinion? Sam: That’s a tough question. Hold on, man — it’s kind of a girly drink, but it’s pretty easy. A Dirty Shirley is basically just vodka and Sprite with some grenadine. I don’t know.
MOVE: Any thoughts on Long Island Iced Teas? Sam: See, the thing with Long Island is you get a lot of alcohol, depending on where you go. It’s [a] good cost for the drink.
MOVE: I feel like that’s a really trendy drink right now. Sam: I think it’s a little overrated, but I don’t know, I’d probably agree with you. The Long Island is probably the most well-known that you can like walk in anywhere and order a Long Island … I don’t know, it’s basically just like a bunch of random liquors thrown in with some sour mix and some Coke.
MOVE: What about an underrated drink? Is there any drink you feel that people don’t order enough that’s a really good drink? Sam: The Mai Tai is surprisingly really good. That’s just rum, coconut rum, pineapple juice and grenadine.
Photo illustration of shots at The Shot Bar in downtown Columbia. Photo by Emil Lippe | Staff Photographer
MOVE: If you’re walking up to a bar and you totally blank, is there any drink that you have that’s like a no-fail, good drink? Sam: Oh, that’s actually where I’d go with the Dirty Shirley. It’s universal, everybody’s gonna know how to make it. I mean, other than that, just liquor and your mixer of choice. MOVE: Overrated or underrated: People who have “signature drinks,” like people who come in and order one drink wherever they go? Sam: Oh, you can pretty much identify what kind of a customer somebody’s gonna be based on their drink order and kind of just their demeanor as soon as they walk in. MOVE: Based on drink orders, who are your best customers versus your worst customers? Sam: People who come in that know the service industry are very good. I mean, you can spot somebody when one of their friends comes in they try and order like, ‘Oh no, give me something special,’ ‘Just no, order something standard. It’s easy.’ ... Your people who drink straight shots or straight liquor are pretty much going to be your higher clientele. They kind of know exactly what they want and they’ll give you instructions on exactly how to make it, and you’re going to make it exactly that way. MOVE: I mean that’s not bad, though; that takes the guesswork out. Sam: I mean, for a bartender, that’s exactly what you want. If you’re trying to serve people efficiently and quickly, then the best thing that you want is for somebody to tell you exactly what they want, so that you can get it to them exactly how they want and quickly. MOVE: I feel like you serve a lot of “side-by-side, well liquor” kind of people. Sam: Yeah, the people that we see the majority of the time are, “get me a round of shots; get me a beer.” We don’t really see quite as much of the, “give me a straight
This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Edited by Katie Rosso | krosso@themaneater.com
KAMIKAZE - Vodka - Triple Sec - Lime juice
ADIOS MOTHERF---ER (AMF for short) - Vodka - Rum - Gin - Triple Sec - Blue Curaçao - Sour
DRINKS TO HAVE AROUND - Bacardi - Smirnoff - Jack Daniels or Jim Beam - Captain Morgan - Triple Sec - Cranberry, pineapple or orange juice - Lime juice - Black Label
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Columbia's nightlife adapts to Pizza Tree’s recently installed outdoor service window. Photo by Jessi Dodge | Photo Editor
Inside Pizza Tree’s new late-night delivery window Owner John Gilbreth: “We’re still working out some kinks, but [it’s] for the greater good of the pizza shop.” JARED KAUFMAN Senior Staff Writer
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n John Gilbreth's world, every day should be a pizza party. Gilbreth is the owner of Pizza Tree, the immensely popular downtown pizza shop best known for creative, homemade "pizza art," often with witty names — Mother Chorizo, Ranch Hands, Flyin’ Hawaiian. At 10:59 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, the shop undergoes a transformation. Sarah Abrams, who works weekend nights, pulls the cash register over to the front of the store, sits on the ledge and peddles pizza out the drive-throughstyle window facing Cherry Street. Until a few weeks ago, Pizza Tree staff would prepare for the night rush of pizza-crazed customers by clearing out all the furniture inside the shop, waiting for the arrival of the police officer they’d hired to patrol the place and bracing themselves for a long night of cleaning up after belligerently drunk patrons.
Pizza Tree employee Sarah Abrams laughs as she serves customer Kyle his freshly made pizza Sept. 10. Photo by Jessi Dodge | Photo Editor
Since the beginning of the semester, Rose calls out from behind the warmer. though, they’ve had to do none of those “Oh yeah, a bunch of times!” Gilbreth things. A few weeks ago, Gilbreth decided says. “I took a guy out in a half nelson to install the new front window, and one night. That was pretty crappy. That after 11 p.m., customers order without wasn’t fun.” ever having to come inside the shop. He says that surprised the staff, and He says it’s been a worthwhile change. it shocked him, too. Nobody, not even “We’re still working out some kinks, him, knew he could do that particular but [it’s] for the greater good of the wrestling move, which involves putting pizza shop,” he says. your arm under their arm and locking “Come get pizza!” Abrams yells out the your hand behind their neck. window. When someone orders, she’ll “I don’t know how to do that!” he call it over to says. “But all of Brennan Rose, a sudden there who’s manning was trouble, and the fo u rall of a sudden “I wish we could still pizza rotating I was like, ‘Oh warmer. He’ll my god, I’ve got party real hard in here, plate it up, this guy in a half but think what hapand she ’ ll nelson.’ Where hand it over to did I learn how pens. It just got too the customer to do something ugly too many times.” through the like this?” John Gilbreth window. Now, though, Meanwhile, nights are far Gilbreth is in less stressful. the back with Gilbreth says his a couple other staff can finally employees making the pizzas. I catch hear the phones ring, and they can play him as he’s turning some pepperoni music they enjoy. The music selection pizzas in the nearly 600-degree oven. on weekend nights is very eclectic. About 275 people come to the window “I’m on Fire” by Bruce Springsteen every weekend night, he says. That’s changes to “Together in Electric Dreams” significantly fewer than the 1,000 or so by Philip Oakey and Giorgio Moroder. who would come into the shop during Later, we hear “Untitled 02 06.23.2014” late-night hours before the days of the by Kendrick Lamar, then “Sex and Super window. Smash Bros.” by Kyle. And while I’m “Who knows if they bought anything,” talking with Gilbreth, “I Wanna Dance he says of the crowds that would gather With Somebody” by Whitney Houston inside the shop. “A lot of people just came comes over the speakers. in here to barf and leave. We just got sick “When nobody’s in here, just whatever of things getting stolen, things getting we feel like listening to,” Gilbreth says. broken. … The space is just too small to “When people are in here, we try to find a allow that stuff to routinely happen.” mood.” Gilbreth says people would spill The mood he was trying to set tonight? water, steal parmesan shakers and pass Just trying to stay awake. out for awhile until the cop kicked them “Trying to keep going,” he says. “Stuff out — just to “f--- with something for a with some energy, you know what I mean? little bit … before they go home.” Keep your foot tapping.” “Did you tell him about the night The window was installed by Koonse someone tried to fight you in here?” Glass in one day, Gilbreth says. He says he’s
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been hearing great reviews from customers. “I love the new window,” says sophomore Natalie Ismert, who was standing outside the shop eating some pizza. “It’s so much more efficient, more effective, more relatable. When it comes to pizza, whatever works.” Gilbreth says the shop goes through about 80 pizzas in a night. A typical order is two slices and a side of ranch. “Two slices of pepperoni,” Abrams calls out as someone comes up to the window. “Two! Slices! Pepperoni!” Rose replies in a singsong voice while pulling the last two pepperoni slices out of the rotating warmer. “Can I get a pepperoni pizza over here?” he yells. Another employee brings over a fresh pie on a large metal plate and swaps it out. Abrams’ shift is from 9 p.m. until the shop closes at 2 a.m. For the first hour or so, she was working the counter, but once they opened the window, she took her spot on the ledge. Next week, though, she might bring a cushion — “my back kinda hurts,” she says. Overall, though, she says working the window is less stressful than running the cash register at the counter when the store is full of customers. Rose also says the window system is a welcome development. “Another good thing about these windows is that I can use the bathroom during my shift,” Rose says. “So that’s a plus. I used to have to get into fights with people.” Things are calmer now at Pizza Tree, Gilbreth tells me. If the shop were bigger, he says he might not have changed things around. But the late-night pizza is just too popular. “I wish it didn’t have to be this way,” Gilbreth says. “I wish we could still party real hard in here, but think what happens. It just got too ugly too many times.” Jessi Dodge contributed reporting to this story. Edited by Katie Rosso krosso@themaneater.com
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How to stay safe in Columbia after a night out MOVE spoke with MUPD Maj. Brian Weimer about ways to protect yourself and your friends when you go out. VICTORIA CHEYNE Reporter
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issouri’s violent and property crime rates rank higher than the national average, as of 2014. Whether you’re headed to a party, bar, nightclub or concert, staying safe is imperative. MOVE spoke with MU Police Department Maj. Brian Weimer for tips on how to stay safe after a night out. MOVE: How many people should you be with you when you go out? Weimer: Don’t go out alone. Ultimately
there is strength in numbers, so don’t venture downtown by yourself. Stay in a group or pair at minimum. If you are alone, tell others where you’re going, so someone will know if you’re missing or in trouble. MOVE: What should you do/not do while out and about? Weimer: Don’t be distracted. Don’t get caught up texting, talking on the phone or walking with headphones in. Being alert and completely aware of your surroundings is of the utmost importance in staying safe. Know where you are at all times and be conscious of the people around you. MOVE: Are there any parts of town you
should avoid? Weimer: Stay in areas that are “well-lit” and crowded. MOVE: Is it a good idea to carry pepper spray or Mace with you? Weimer: Only if you’re trained to use it. MOVE: In the event that you are approached by someone or find yourself in danger, how should you proceed? Weimer: Well, that depends on your safety plan. You should have a thought-out safety plan in place at all times, but especially when you go out on the town. This plan should be made before you head out and is different for everyone. It entails how you will escape a
potentially harmful situation, where you will escape to and how you will defend yourself if you must. To learn more about safety in downtown Columbia and here on campus, check out Safe Mizzou Week, hosted by the Department of Student Life and Safe Mizzou Coalition. The program is held Sept. 12-22, and includes a variety of events including a course in active threat training, a simulated room burn, a personal safety fair and much more. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Edited by Katie Rosso krosso@themaneater.com
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Walnut Street Tap + Kitchen is a restaurant that features specialty foods, like a tortilla burger and a French dip, on their extensive menu. They also have Taco Tuesdays and a selection of beers. Stop in Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m at 1200 E. Walnut St.
2016 Mid-Mo Rock Awards: The MidMo Rock Awards is a black tie and red carpet gala that will give out 15 awards to a lucky few out of 48 mid-Missouri bands. The event will be at 7 p.m. on Sept. 18 at The Blue Note. The awards cover rock and metal genres and feature presenters just like the award shows we see on TV — except this one is here in mid-Mo.
Move recommends Black @ Mizzou New and returning black students share their Mizzou experiences at this event. Students will discuss life inside the classroom, on campus and around CoMo as a whole, and they can answer any questions you have. This event is put on by the Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center at 6 p.m. on Sept. 20.
Flick on Faurot: Little Giants If you missed kissing the 50 or you just want to watch Little Giants, a movie about a team of misfit kids coached by a dad who brings them all together, bring a blanket and settle on Faurot Field. Anywhere is a good spot because the film is played on a big screen. The gates open at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 16, so make sure you’re there and settled by the time the Little Giants team begins to play.
East Campus Block Party Free food alert! East Campus residents (and people within walking distance) can come to the East Campus Block Party from 4-6 p.m. on Sept. 18. The Columbia Police Department and Fire Department will be there, and there will be a ton of free food and prizes for the first 250 people to stop by.
Recipe of the week Pancake burrito, like the one you might order at Cafe Berlin 1. Make some pancakes (use Bisquick if you really want to skip steps) and make them roughly the size of a regular skillet. This is going to be a large pancake, so don’t be scared. 2. Make sausage and scrambled eggs, separately or together depending on how you like them to taste. 3. Cut up the sausage and eggs and lay both on the pancake. Fold the pancake into a burrito form. 4. Drizzle syrup on the top of the pancake burrito. Add powdered sugar if you want a little sweetness, too.
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MOVE MAGAZINE | NIGHTLIFE | SEPT. 14, 2016 Millennial Manners
Master the art of going out on the town Because there’s more to drinking in public than not puking, here are four rules to follow. Have a plan
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owntown Columbia is an eclectic mix of stores, restaurants, apartments and, yes, bars. During the “college weekend” (basically Thursday through Sunday), the bars throughout Columbia are full of people looking to unwind, relax and have a great time. But much like any public setting, there are unspoken rules to follow when going out to bars. For what might be the first time ever for many people, here are the (no longer unspoken) rules to going out drinking.
Any group outing tends to be much better if some sort of plan is in place. Going to the bars is no exception. When going out with friends, it’s best to establish a rough plan of how everyone is getting home. If it’s not a designated driver, it could be Uber, STRIPES or a simple walk if you live close enough. If you don’t plan to end the night as a group, make sure that no one in the group is left walking home alone. Also, following up with everyone as they get home ensures that everyone is accounted for. Dress the part When going out, it’s important to understand where you are going and what outfit that entails. Going out to have a few beers and watch football
requires a much different outfit than going to a nice bar with some close friends. For most bars in Columbia, an elevated casual outfit would suffice. For guys, dark jeans, leather sneakers and a nice tee or collared shirt would be more than enough. Girls can make a killer outfit with dark jeans, ankle boots and a cute top. Bar etiquette Bars, if you were not already aware, are public establishments staffed by human beings like you. For some reason, the addition of alcohol occasionally makes people forget that these employees are human beings who deserve some respect and decency. When at the bar, be sure to treat everyone working there with the same courtesy you would anyone else at a store or restaurant. Yes, the
bartender sees you at the bar. No, you don’t have to wave your cash or card at them to get their attention. Bonus: Tipping Tipping at bars is so important that it deserves its own subsection. Bartenders, much like servers at restaurants, don’t make that much money. Your bartender is working hard to make sure your drinks and shots are taken care of, so you should do the absolute bare minimum (tip them) at least to make sure your bartender can walk away with enough money to pay rent. Don’t get sloppy This should be the cardinal rule of going out in public. Remember that you’re in public with many strangers who are more sober or drunk than you. Because of this, they
will all react differently to your behaviors. For example, hitting on a stranger while you’re belligerent could result in a simple denial or a possible police report. Throwing up in a public place is also one of the worst things you can do, but if you have to, make sure it’s in the bathroom or a garbage can. The last thing you want to do is end your night by puking in the worst place. Going out is a great chance to be social, mingle and have a great time. Like most things in this world, however, a good time can turn bad quickly. By following these rules, you and your friends can maximize the fun for yourselves and minimize the annoyances to those around you. Edited by Katie Rosso krosso@themaneater.com
Seven ways to have a wild weekend without getting wasted From concerts to painting to relaxing in nature, try new things — you only get so many weekends in a semester. RASHI SHRIVASTAVA Reporter
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riday night — the bore and burden of a busy week is weighing down on you, and all you want to do is uncork a bottle and unwind from the stress. Throw in some music and friends and the next thing you know, you’re at a party having the time of your life. It’s not until the merciless rays of Saturday sunshine glide in from the window that you open your eyes and try to sort out the blurry events of the night before. An hour and two aspirins later, you’re facepalming yourself and contemplating the shame of post-drunk embarrassment disorder. You ask yourself: “Why did I drink so much? Why didn’t I just do something else?” Good question. There are a ton of fun, crazy things to around campus without having to suffer from a hangover afterward.
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After five days of droning lectures and slow monotonous video clips, you may need a little something to lift your spirits. Music can change the rhythm of your body and the pace of your mind. One place that offers fresh and diverse music is The Blue Note. Here, you can listen to music ranging from indie pop to rock ‘n’ roll. Upcoming artists fly in from all parts of the country with passion in their eyes and powerful beats in their music.
The name of this bowling alley itself is a clear illustration of the fun and frenzy that it offers. Housing the biggest arcade zone in mid-Missouri, Lazer Lanes offers bumper cars, a laser tag arena and its own Lazer Café. Lazer Lanes provides an absolutely enthralling experience. What better way to begin the weekend than by getting a strike?
Stephens Lake Park If you haven’t already checked out the famous Stephens Lake, then clearly you need to awaken the Robert Frost within you. The placid lake can instill its own tranquility in your mind. It is a great place to meditate and let your thoughts drain into the lake. You can also visit with friends and family and have a picnic or barbeque.
Downtown delicacies It’s time to give your taste buds an exotic holiday. Think of downtown Columbia as a never-ending food festival. If you take a walk downtown, you can devour the different food aromas that waft through the pleasant breeze. La Siesta’s enchiladas, biryani at India’s House, Flat Branch’s burgers, pizza at Shakespeare’s, Coffee Zone’s baklava — there is a wide array of cuisines to choose from. For people with a sweet tooth, there is Yogoluv, Harold’s Doughnuts and a cute little
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shop called The Candy Factory, where you can revel in fudges and candies. The Canvas on Broadway The Canvas on Broadway is a store with canvas paintings embellishing the walls. Whether you’re a Picasso or a stick figure artist like me, this is the place for you. The Canvas on Broadway also offers painting lessons. Each day, there is one theme painting that the instructor teaches. It is a low-key but satisfying store where you can paint and let the colors blanket your mind. Mizzou After Dark Who wouldn’t want free food, games, movies and prizes? If you are craving a social experience, Mizzou After Dark offers just that. Grab a couple of friends to see what’s in store for you on Fridays throughout the school year. You can also interact with other college students and make new friends.
Clubs and more Did you know there’s an observatory in the Physics building where you can see planets and constellations? (Fun fact: Saturn is prettier than Mars.) Did you know there’s a board game club at Mizzou? These are all great ways to learn how to have fun without feeling the need to drink. At Mizzou, there is a club for everything and everyone. Having fun doesn’t necessarily imply getting drunk, nor does it mean that you have to go out to have fun. You can have fun sitting on your couch, eating dinner with your roommates and talking about their days. Getting to know other people and other cultures has its own highs. You can have fun even discovering things about yourself. This is the time to explore and not confine yourself to just one lifestyle. Try new things; you only get so many weekends in a semester. Edited by Katie Rosso krosso@themaneater.com
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Lock turns in historic night in home opener And what to expect from the Southeastern Conference opener against Georgia on Saturday. NICK KELLY Staff Writer The Missouri football team defeated Eastern Michigan 61-21 on Saturday in their first home game of the year. Here’s what you need to know about that victory and what the team needs to do to ensure a repeat performance this week against Georgia. Quarterback job Locked up For anyone who thought Missouri might employ a quarterback rotation, Drew Lock took that idea and tossed it out of Columbia. After a week in which the Tigers’ coaching staff sent mixed messages about their plans for using Lock and Marvin Zanders, Lock tossed for 450 yards and five touchdowns at Faurot Field. His five passing touchdowns tied the single-game school record, and his 450 passing yards were third-most in school
history for one game. This wasn’t by accident. Lock planned it. After what Lock called a “bad Wednesday practice” for himself and the team, he decided to turn it into a positive outcome Saturday. “I said, ‘guys, I was a little hot today,’” Lock said. “I said: ‘I am going to try to go for this record this week, and it won’t just say Drew Lock touchdown record. It is going to say 2016 Missouri Tigers.’ Really, that was a big thing for me to come here and have it almost end up happening. The guys wanted it for me too.” Tight end Jason Reese, Lock’s next-door neighbor, is among those players. “I am just happy he finally got to showcase his talent,” Reese said. The Missouri coaching staff took Lock out at times for Zanders in the opener against West Virginia. That did not continue
against the Eagles, though. Zanders did not play until just over six minutes remained in the game. “We felt more comfortable where it was going offensively,” coach Barry Odom said. Odom said, however, that he is still excited about what Zanders can do, but if Lock continues on this hot streak, he won’t want to take him out of the game. Lock’s newfound confidence does not bode well for Georgia, who comes to Columbia next Saturday. The Bulldogs, ranked No. 16 in the nation barely edged Nicholls State for a victory last Saturday, but don’t let that close call fool you. This might be the toughest secondary Lock faces all season. Georgia returned all four starting defensive backs who held opponents to 156.5 passing yards per game in 2015, the fewest in the nation. Lock turned in a historic performance
against Eastern Michigan, but he has little time to celebrate if he wants to show he’s the real deal against a Southeastern Conference opponent. D-line who? Who are you No. 91, No. 95, No. 97 and No. 79, and what have you done with Charles Harris, Rickey Hatley, Josh Augusta and Terry Beckner Jr.? A group that appeared in prime position to dominate opposing offensive lines in 2016 hasn’t produced and only has one sack through two games. The Tigers have a strong secondary led by Aarion Penton, but no secondary can cover opposing receivers forever without a pass rush. The Missouri offensive line and defensive line should not have the same stat line through two games. One sack through two
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Women’s cross-country gears up for important year Coach Marc Burns: “If we’re healthy and ready to go at the end of the year, this team can compete with anyone in the conference.” JOE NOSER Reporter The Missouri women’s cross-country team officially began its season Sept. 2 at the Iowa Hawkeye Invitational, but the real test begins Sept. 17, when the team will travel to Nashville, Tennessee, to participate in the Commodore Classic. The Commodore Classic will be the first time this season Mizzou will send all of its runners out for a race, as only six women ran at Iowa while the rest previewed the course for the NCAA Regional Qualifying Meet, which will be held there in November. The meet will also be the first chance the team will have to race against other Southeastern Conference teams.
Coach Marc Burns said he thinks the team stacks up well against other SEC squads. “We’re catching the SEC in a year where it’s deep on the women’s side, but we are legitimately one of the top six teams,” he said. “The good news is that I think Arkansas is a pretty heavy favorite and Mississippi State is probably right behind them, but after that I feel like it’s pretty wide open.” Burns said he felt the team’s preseason No. 6 ranking in the SEC made sense. “I think [the ranking] is fair based off where we finished last year, but I feel like if we’re healthy and we’re ready to go at the end of the year, this team can compete with anybody in the conference,” he said. “If you’re in the right place at the right
time and you’re healthy, anything can happen up front by the end of the year.” Although the team only features two seniors, Teylar Adelsberger and Nicole Mello, Burns said the team is loaded with leadership, as the majority of its top runners are upperclassmen. “We really have three seniors [in that] Kaitlyn Fischer is a fourth-year [after] redshirting last year, but Teylar [Adelsberger], Nicole [Mello], Kaelyn [Balch], Ellen [DeTurris], and Karissa [Schweizer] have all been around three or four years,” he said. “There’s a lot of leadership on this team and I feel we’re pretty fortunate that we’re pretty experienced up front.” Adelsberger said the team’s level of experience has added to a sense of
urgency for this season to be a successful one. “We have a lot of girls that have been here a while, and it’s some girls’ last chance so there are some girls that really want [to reach the NCAA National Championships],” she said. “I think if we all manage to stay healthy and get it together at the end of the year, we can go to Nationals. I know that’s what a lot of people want, and I know we can get top six in the SEC, but I think we can even go in the top four.” The team will need to race well at the NCAA Qualifying Race, which will be in Iowa City, Iowa, on Nov. 11, in order to accomplish its ultimate goal
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Jess Meek stands out among Missouri golfers The Scotland native and World Amateur competitor leads Mizzou women’s golf into the 2016-17 season. GARRETT JONES Reporter Senior Jess Meek is a welltraveled individual. She’s originally from Scotland, she goes to school in the U.S., and she’ll soon head to Mexico to compete for Team Scotland in the World Amateur Team Championships. A course with sunshine and tropical weather adorned by the sunny beachside awaits her and her competitors there. Before she can get there though, she must remain focused on the preparations for one of the biggest tournaments of her life. Nonetheless, she maintains an attitude of professionalism and determination, looking forward to her adventure. “Being the only senior, sometimes there’s little things I can help out our younger girls with, like making sure everyone is in the right place at the right time for things like class and workouts,” Meek said. “But overall, our team are very capable of that, so sometimes I’ll have to help out in comforting the freshmen and newer girls.” Last season, Meek approached a program record with a 71.8 stroke average, good enough for second all-time. At the opening tournament last season, the Lady Paladin Invitational, she finished second individually and led Mizzou to a team victory. In her last season at Mizzou, she’s reprioritized and is optimistic heading in.
“I think we’ve got an awesome team this year,” Meek said. “Everyone has a great work ethic. We had a great fall, and we’re ready to play well this year. I think the important thing for me especially is really remembering that all this is supposed to be fun, and we’re all about the process of getting better.” Meek came to Missouri from Carnoustie, Scotland, in the fall of 2013. She not only had to deal with the change of life and culture here in the U.S., but she also had to adjust to changes on the golf course. Golf in Scotland is predominantly played on links courses, known for sandy dunes and abrasive weather conditions near the ocean. American golf is predominantly played on parkland courses, which typically are in wooded areas, with favorable course conditions. The name arose from early course architects to describe the rough area of land that linked the ocean to good farm land. “Playing here has helped me deal with pressure so much better than I did when playing on the national team in Scotland,” Meek said. “In Scotland ... you get a lot of gusts, bounces, all kinds of stuff that affects your game. As a freshman, I thought I’d love American golf immediately, but it took some time to get used to it.” Before the 2016-17 season begins on Sept. 23 at the Lady Paladin Invitational for the
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Tigers, Meek will head to Riviera Maya, Mexico, to compete for Scotland in the World Amateur Team Championships. “I’m not sure what to expect of the amateur championship,” Meek said. “It’s something I never thought about competing in, but after a great fall and summer, I was put in a position to go, and it’s obviously a huge honor and pretty special.” Despite the pressures that could come with competing at both an international and NCAA level, Meek made it clear where her focus predominantly
lies. “I just want to go out next week, and obviously play well, but having fun is really the big thing,” Meek said. “Being a senior, I just want to take in each moment and really enjoy and improve by the experience of playing against the best players in the world at the amateur level.” Meek aspires to play at the professional level, which would obviously require even more worldwide travel. While playing here at Mizzou, she is majoring in parks and recreation and
sports management. But no matter where she travels, Meek made it clear that Columbia has been a warm home throughout her four years at Mizzou. “Mizzou has made me feel welcome, from the very start,” Meek said. “I felt so welcomed and supported by everyone involved here, which you just don’t see everywhere, definitely not in Scotland.” Edited by Peter Baugh pbaugh@themaneater.com
Tight end Sean Culkin emerges as leader in his final year Coach Joe Jon Finley: “He wants to be so good himself, but more than that he wants the team to be successful in his last year.” TYLER KRAFT Assistant Sports Editor Sean Culkin has seen a lot during his time in Columbia. In his five years as a Missouri Tiger, the tight end has traveled to Atlanta twice, seen Faurot Field stormed, won a Cotton Bowl and been a part of a football team that took a stand and threatened not to play. Through it all, the 6-foot-6, 250-pound redshirt senior has kept a level head and remained a leader to his teammates. In a team that is under a brand new coaching staff, that leadership ability is crucial. “He’s unbelievable,” tight ends coach Joe Jon Finley said. “He’s unbelievable. He’s been here the longest and you can tell that. He cares about the Tiger he puts on his chest. He wants to be so good himself, but more than that he wants the team to be successful in his last year.” Culkin’s leadership stems from his selflessness. As long as the team is scoring, Culkin is happy. “[My favorite part of the
offense is] anything that gets us in the end zone, man,” Culkin said. “Whether that’s me catching the ball and scoring or getting a first down or freeing up and having a great block and seeing one of the running backs take it for 30. That’s all I want as a tight end.” Almost none of what makes Culkin happy occurred last season. He only recorded 16 catches and one touchdown in a season that was supposed to be one where he left a mark on the field. Culkin battled a knee sprain throughout his redshirt junior season, forcing him to sit out two games and play a limited role in the games he did appear in. Even when he was in, the offense struggled to perform. Now, Culkin plays under new offensive coordinator Josh Heupel, who took little time to introduce the tight end corps to a new, more intense role in the Missouri offense. “He asks a lot of us, in being able to help in all aspects of the game, where he lines us up,” Culkin said. “Whether it’s in the slot running routes or
being in pass protection and helping [Drew Lock] get off a deep ball or getting myself on a linebacker sometimes. There’s a lot they ask for us, but it’s fun.” Heupel has a history of churning out high-f lying offenses that utilize tight ends well. During his time as offensive coordinator at Oklahoma, four Sooner tight ends were drafted into the NFL, including two-time Pro Bowler Jermaine Gresham. Part of the reason Heupel has been so successful with tight ends is that he finds creative, if not complicated, ways to use them. Heupel puts his tight ends in various formations, often with complex tasks assigned to them every play. “It’s hard for [Culkin] because he’s really playing a bunch of different positions,” he said. “He’s playing receiver, he’s playing tight end, he’s playing fullback. Sometimes he’s playing tackle. He’s really embraced that, as have the other guys, and that’s what makes him great.” Despite having much to
learn when Heupel introduced his offense, Culkin was quick to learn the playbook and find a place in it. “The main thing he does is that he’s a technician,” Finley said. “If I tell him one time to get his right hand inside on a certain block, it’s done. If I told him the first day of spring, it’s still happening today.” Culkin flashed his skill set against West Virginia, catching two passes for 29 yards. One of those catches came with a Mountaineer defensive back draped over his back before the pass even got to him. The performance earned him a nod from the coaching staff. “Without getting into details, we just have to find a way to get him the ball,” Finley said. “He is a leader and understands. He’s one of the few guys who have played multiple games and started multiple games before West Virginia. We just have to continue to use him.” Culkin was sidelined for the game against Eastern Michigan after suffering a left foot sprain last Wednesday in practice. During the game, Heupel
showcased just how much he plans to use tight ends as the season goes on. Mizzou’s tight ends had six catches for 58 yards and two touchdowns in the Tigers’ 61-21 victory over Eastern Michigan. “[The tight end] will be a main part of what we do over the course of the season,” Heupel said before the game. In the end, Culkin has other things on his mind than just personal success. He wants to finish his college career with the success he found at the beginning of his time at Missouri. “I want to be consistent and master my craft every single play, be a leader for the offense and go as far as I can with the team,” Culkin said. “We want to go back to Atlanta and get that going. We’re not making predictions or anything, just taking it day by day and working hard.” Edited by Peter Baugh pbaugh@themaneater.com
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Kan strives to keep high standards in her last season CHELSEA ROEMER Reporter Outside hitter Carly Kan is in the last year of what has been an amazing volleyball career so far at Missouri. Coming from Honolulu, Kan has had many athletic achievements, some even before playing for the Tigers. In Honolulu, Kan attended Punahou High School. She was named Hawaii state championship MVP in 2012 after taking her high school to a Division I state title. Following the championship win, the team was ranked No. 9 in the country. For club volleyball,
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she played with Kuikahi’s Wahine RoShamBo team at Junior Nationals and was named to the USA Volleyball High Performance Girls Youth A2 Team as a libero. “It’s a funny story; I got into playing volleyball by hanging out with my friends,” Kan said. “They all played volleyball, so I decided to play with them, and at first I didn’t like it. I thought it was hard.” Kan is passionate about her choice to move to Missouri, taking the next step in her athletic career and playing college volleyball. “I went on several recruiting visits to schools in the Midwest, and I fell in love with Mizzou,” Kan said. “I knew it's where I wanted to be, I
loved the family atmosphere, and I just followed my heart.” Her career at Mizzou started off strong; as a freshman in 2013, Kan was named Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Year and led the SEC in hitting for all outside hitters. Her sophomore year, she matched the Mizzou volleyball record for double-doubles in a season, and finished with double digit kills in 25 out of 33 matches. As a junior, she became the fifth Tiger in the program's history to have 1,000 career kills, digs and points. Head coach Wayne Kreklow admires Kan's efforts on the court. “Carly is definitely the heart and
soul of the team,” Kreklow said. Not only does she gain a huge amount of respect from her coach, but Kan has also earned the respect of her fellow teammates. “I look up to Carly; she is a vocal leader, she works hard, and she reaches out,” freshman Andie Hanus explained. “She sets the example.” Teammate Riley Sents agreed. “Carly Kan is a great leader,” Sents said. “She has great attitude and helps on and off the court.” Kan is happy with her role on the team. “I’m glad the girls respect me on the team, that is something that sometimes leaders don’t have,” Kan said. “Knowing they can look up to
me, that's just a great opportunity for me to show that we may not be perfect, but we're are going to work hard and I can help them get through this.” As this is Kan’s last year in a Missouri uniform, she is looking to reach for the stars with her team. “This is my last season, I want to help everyone reach their full potential, try to get the team to where it can be,” Kan said. “I want to bring out the best in people and leave it better than it was when I started.” Edited by Theo DeRosa tderosa@themaneater.com
Tigers hope to find success against Georgia this week. The Missouri defensive line might get the opportunity to welcome freshman quarterback Jacob Eason to the SEC if Eason gets the starting nod ahead of fifth-year senior Greyson Lambert this week. Although Eason was
the highest-ranked quarterback prospect in the country from his class, he is still a freshman. Any chance the Tigers have of an upset will fall on the Missouri defensive line and if it can disrupt the Bulldog offense, forcing turnovers and Eason to make mistakes. Oh, and they have to slow down Heisman candidate Nick Chubb. If the dominant defensive line play of old returns, Missouri has a strong chance of handing Georgia its first loss. If not, the game could be tough for Tiger fans to watch.
passes instead. Johnathon Johnson, you get a touchdown. Kendall Blanton, you get a touchdown. Ray Wingo, Emanuel Hall and Reese, you all get a touchdown. It seemed almost everybody who was an eligible receiver caught a touchdown. Saturday’s game marked the first time five different Tigers caught a touchdown pass, and all caught their first receiving touchdown of their respective college careers. Not a bad night for three receivers who came into the game listed as backups. “We don’t count on experience,” Reese said. “If we counted on experience, we would win zero games.” For the Tigers’ sake, it’s a good
thing they don’t rely on experience because Georgia’s secondary trumps the Missouri receiving corps in that department, and it’s not even close. Instead, Missouri relies on playmakers only it knows about. Because none of these players had caught a touchdown pass for the Tigers before, it made Lock’s historic night even more special, he said. “Seeing their faces after catching touchdowns was probably the coolest thing,” Lock said. Edited by Tyler Kraft tkraft@themaneater.com
teammates and not for myself,’ should be our main motivator.” The team has also taken extra steps to build a sense of unity. Adelsberger said this philosophy starts with Burns. “[Coach] has us running in groups and working on groups, and we’ve done some things outside of practice for team bonding,” she said. “Certain days we can go out and run with whomever we want, so it’s nice because we get a chance to run with everyone on the team and chat.” Both Burns and Adelsberger stressed the importance of avoiding injuries in order for the team to meet expectations.
“We had potential last year but we got plagued by a lot of injuries; by the end of the year we had only three or four healthy girls,” Adelsberger said. “This year, we have the team, so hopefully we’ll stay healthy.” No matter what happens, though, Burns said he believes in the talent of his team. “This is the best team we’ve had in the three years that I’ve been here,” he said. Edited by Theo DeRosa tderosa@themaneater.com
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