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MU RETENTION RATE SECOND HIGHEST IN UNIVERSITY HISTORY Freshman class sees enrollment drop as retention rate increases. OLIVIA GARRETT

News Editor

Freshman enrollment at MU for fall 2017 was about 4,100 on the first day of classes. By this time last year, around 700 more incoming freshmen had enrolled. This drop in enrollment is slightly less significant than the university’s May projection of 4,000 freshmen

expected to enroll. Over the past two years, freshman class sizes at MU have shrunk drastically. In fall 2015, over 6,000 freshman students enrolled. “A class of this size gives us the ability to think carefully about our long-term enrollment planning,” said Garnett Stokes, executive vice chancellor for academic affairs and provost, in a May press release. “As

part of our planning process, we will be determining the optimum freshman class size for Fall 2018 and future years. This will help us develop and create strong and renewable resources, targeting our students’ best interests as we educate the future leaders of our state and nation.” In April, Stokes announced the creation of the Strategic Enrollment

Management Committee, which was charged with creating strategic efforts and policy initiatives to further enrollment goals. Official enrollment numbers will not be available until after the fourth week of classes. During the first weeks of classes, some students drop and enroll, according to a press

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MSA Senate pushes to define role of communications director According to a new Senate bill, “the need for a Senate Communications Director has become necessary due to the expansive growth of social media.” JACOB ROBINSON

Staff Writer

Missouri Students Association Senate speaker Hunter Windholz introduced Senate Bill 57-01 on Aug. 15 in order to “permanently define the role of the Senate communications director.” The bill was co-sponsored by current Senate communications director Jacob Addington, a member of MSA Senate since August 2016. According to the bill, the communications director is “responsible for facilitating cohesive communications between the executive and legislative branches within the Missouri Students Association.” The bill also states that the role will include reporting “directly to the speaker and director of student communications.” “As communications director, I am

responsible for maintaining the Senate social media, which includes the MSA Senate Twitter account and the MSA Senate Facebook page,” Addington said. “I also maintain the Senate website, which means that I update the Senate calendar, Senator contact info and the Senate roster.” Since April, the position has “led to increased interaction with the students at Mizzou and the community,” according to the bill. The Senate communications director position was especially relevant when a resolution in support of Tiger’s Lair was passed. Mizzou Athletics proposed to move the student section from the 50-yard line at Faurot Field, where it has historically been positioned. “It was something that we felt would decrease student participation at football games,” Addington said. Social media polls arranged by Addington aided the passing of this bill. “The poll showed that an overwhelming number of students disagreed with the change that Athletics wanted to make,” Addington said. “Out of 265 people who took the poll, 86 percent disagreed with the decision.”

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The Briefing OLIVIA GARRETT, ZIA KELLY Layoffs Jill Pollock, interim UM System vice president of human resources, has resigned from her position, effective immediately, according to an email from UM System President Mun Choi sent Tuesday morning. Pollock served in the position for about a year, and her human resource responsibilities will now be overseen by Ryan Rapp, the vice president for finance and chief financial officer for the UM System. In the email, Choi said Rapp will work on the system initiative to consolidate the human resources and finance departments. Neither Pollock’s office nor the UM System could be reached for comment. Her resignation comes after the announcement of seven system-wide human resources layoffs, which were announced to university employees in an email Friday. Three full-time and four part-time positions were laid off — all individuals worked within the Employee Assistance Program and the Healthy for Life program. Both programs provide wellness programming and resources for UM System employees. These layoffs were the latest in several rounds of staffing cuts, which have resulted in the elimination of 429 full-time positions at MU alone since the beginning of the summer. New dining facility Six dining facilities have opened at The Restaurants at Southwest, a complex that replaced Dobbs this fall. The new facility represents a phase of the Dobbs Replacement Project, which included the demolition of Jones Hall and the construction of Brooks Hall and New Hall. New Hall also opened this fall. At The Restaurants at Southwest, students can choose from Legacy Grill, Tiger Avenue Deli, Olive & Oil, 1+5+3 Soups & Salads, 1839 Kitchen and Truffles. The restaurants are all a la carte and represent the first Campus Dining Services location that does not accept cash. Patrons can instead pay with dining plans, the Tiger Plan, debit, credit or Tiger Cash. Legacy Grill is sports themed and is intended to be “a ‘hang out’ spot,” according to the Campus Dining Services website.

Olive & Oil, a Mediterranean and pasta restaurant, presents students with a “build-a-bowl” concept. The name “1+5+3 Soups & Salads” refers to customers’ options for individualized salads. All of the new restaurants except the Tiger Avenue Deli and Olive & Oil are open on weekends. Free speech Faculty at all four UM System campuses approved a statement that affirms the system’s commitment to free speech. “The freedom to express our opinions and to freely discuss ideas are fundamental to democracy and serve as central foundations that promote learning, research and engagement,” UM System President Mun Choi said in a press release. “At the University of Missouri System, we value our inclusive environment as defined by the remarkable diversity of background, experiences and thought.” The statement, which is based on the University of Chicago Statement on Principles of Free Expression, was recommended by Ad Hoc Joint Committee on Protests, Public Spaces, Free Speech and the Press in March 2016 and endorsed by the Faculty Council. “Because the University of Missouri (“University”) is committed to free and open inquiry in all matters, it is uncompromising in its efforts to provide all members of the University’s academic enterprise the broadest possible latitude to speak, write, listen, challenge, and learn,” according to the statement. The committee was dissolved in June 2017, according to the committee website. The committee was formed in January 2016 and charged with examining the protests of fall 2015. “Of course, the ideas of different members of the University community will often and quite naturally conflict,” according to the statement. “But it is not the proper role of the University to attempt to shield individuals from ideas and opinions they find unwelcome, disagreeable, or even deeply offensive.” Exceptions listed in the statement include expression that violates the law, defamation, genuine threats and harassment and expression that invades privacy. Edited by Victoria Cheyne vcheyne@themaneater.com

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release. 86.6 percent of last year’s freshman class returned for a second year. This represents the second highest retention rate in MU’s history. The highest retention rate, 87.1 percent, was in 2015 and the third highest, 86 percent, was in 2014. “Additionally, our strong retention number, which is one of the highest among all of Missouri’s universities, shows us that students have successful academic experiences on campus,” said Pelema Morrice, vice provost for enrollment management, in a press release. For the past three years, the average ACT score of the incoming freshman class has remained at 26. This score is higher than both the state and national averages and is the highest average ACT score in MU history, according to the press release. “We are here for the people of this state, and we are here for our students,” Chancellor Alexander Cartwright said in the press release. “You can see this commitment in our strong retention numbers. We plan to improve these even further by expanding applied learning opportunities.” Edited by Sarah Hallam shallam@themaneater.com

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the poll gave students a channel to voice opposition. “I feel like the poll was the most efficient way to voice my opinion,” Hamilton said. “I think the situation was handled well and the athletic

association made the proper choice in listening to the students and by keeping the sections where they currently are.” The legislation is waiting for approval by the Operations Committee before it will be sent to full Senate.

The amendment, if passed by the Senate, will be added to Chapter II of the Bylaws of the Missouri Students Association. Edited by Sarah Hallam shallam@themaneater.com

Solar eclipse attracts thousands to visit Columbia MU astrophysics and general relativity graduate student Sean Baldridge: “While eclipses are common, having a path of totality cross over your house is what is rare. We just got lucky here in Columbia.” SKYLER ROSSI

Staff Writer

On Monday, people from all across the country drove, flew or bussed to one of many towns on a small line known as the “path of totality.” They crossed their fingers for clear skies and prayed they wouldn’t go blind from the experience. The solar eclipse of 2017 brought people from all over the nation together to wear filtered cardboard glasses and watch the moon cover the sun for two minutes. Columbia, Missouri, was one of these towns that attracted a ton of foot traffic. Students, alumni and strangers alike filled the streets, climbed to rooftops and surrounded the Columns to watch the total eclipse that the town had been anticipating

for years. “Finding a site where there is a total eclipse, opposed to a partial, is something which has no equal in terms of astronomical spectacle,” MU astrophysics graduate student Sean Baldridge said. “Seeing an eclipse even at 99 percent doesn't compare to totality.” There is an assumption that total solar eclipses are rare, but in reality, they happen nearly every year and a half. The last one visible from the U.S. was in 1991, though it could only be seen from the edge of Hawaii. There were also total eclipses visible from corners of the country in 1979, 1970, 1963 and many other years past. But, with paths of totality over the Atlantic or in the middle of a less populated country, they don’t garner a lot of attention. “While eclipses are common, having a path of totality cross over your house is what is rare,” Baldridge said. “We just got lucky here in Columbia.” The eclipse of 2017 had a path of totality stretching from Oregon to South Carolina. The U.S. hadn’t seen this much totality since 1918, while the state of Missouri hadn’t seen any totality since 1869. Local businesses took advantage of the eclipse as a chance to attract

The crowd at Mel Carnahan Quadrangle anxiously awaits the solar eclipse. HUNTER GILBERT | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

customers. Harpo’s opened just for the eclipse with special deals. “We worked with a lot of promoters,” Harpo’s general manager Marina Spadarotto said. “A main one was Blue Moon because we were trying to incorporate the moon and eclipse.” The bar had deals on Blue Moon, mimosas and Bloody Marys, along with bottles of champagne for those who reserved tables. Other businesses such as Shakespeare’s Pizza got into the

eclipse spirit without any special deals. “We sold eclipse T-shirts and glasses, but we were sold out by the time the eclipse came,” general manager Cara Giessing said. According to NASA, the next solar eclipse to hit the United States will take place on April 8, 2024. The path of totality will go through the bootheel of Missouri. Edited by Sarah Hallam shallam@themaneater.com

STUFF TO DO

Five places to have an alcohol-free night in CoMo Nightlife in Columbia doesn’t have to feature booze. KAELYN STURGELL

Staff Writer

Drinking isn’t for everyone. Whether you abstain because you’re under 21, because it’s expensive or because bars and frats creep you out, you’re not alone and there are plenty of other things to do on a night out in Columbia.

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The Blue Note Who doesn’t love music? Regardless of your taste, The Blue Note has an

artist or event for you. This year, be sure to check out the 80s vs 90s Mizzou Back to School Bash, Gavin DeGraw, Kip Moore, Sylvan Esso, COIN and so many more. Also, be sure to follow the venue on Facebook and Twitter because it has been known to give away tickets frequently. Notable features: Tickets cost as low as $5, walking distance from campus, wide variety of musicians Edited by Sam Nelson snelson@themaneater.com

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However, don’t let that discourage you. Many of the movies Ragtag screens are highly acclaimed. Plus, if movies are your thing and you plan on frequently watching, it has a student membership that gives big discounts. Notable features: $9.50 tickets, walking distance from campus, couches instead of uncomfortable theater chairs

Ragtag Cinema Located inside Uprise Bakery and beside Hitt Records, Ragtag is a quaint theater that plays movies you may have never seen trailers for.

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but find a friend with a car and take a group. Lazer Lanes gives discounts to groups eight or larger and it’s open every day of the week. Notable features: $4.50 a game and $2 shoe rental, black lights, short threemile drive from campus

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Sisters Erin and Emily Krewson work together while playing an arcade game at Lazer Lanes. “I just got my license yesterday and was eager to drive somewhere, so we came here. Plus, its double-ticket Tuesday,” Krewson said. COURTNEY VILMER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

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Lazer Lanes This bowling alley feels more like a nightclub. With black lights, good music and delicious food, your night will be a strike even if you don’t hit a single pin. It’s a drive from campus,

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Mizzou After Dark Mizzou After Dark is an MU organization that hosts events throughout the school year. Events range from midnight yoga to chocolate extravaganzas, bingo, trivia nights and even obstacle courses. MAD’s first event of the year is on Friday, Aug. 25 in the Student Center. Notable features: Free, on campus, lots of food and activities

Eastside Tavern Even though it has “tavern” in the name, Eastside Tavern welcomes anyone 18 and older. Open Monday through Saturday from 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Eastside offers trivia, comedy and karaoke. The small dive bar is located on Broadway beside El Rancho, so it’s a short walk from campus. Just try and get there early so you can get all your karaoke requests in before they fill up. Notable features: No cover, within walking distance from campus, great for big groups

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To the right: Husband Gary Bitsicas and wife Katina Bitsicas, interim director of Digital Storytelling at MU, photograph the 2017 solar eclipse at Capen Park. Photographing the eclipse was an item on Gary Bitsicas’ bucket list. LANE BURDETTE | VISUALS DIRECTOR

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Gary Bitsicas’ favorite shot during totality features red solar flares peeking out from behind the upper right edges of moon. PHOTO COURTESY OF GARY BITSICAS

Michael Boyer, Alex Siro and Erin Tippit relax poolside while watching the total solar eclipse. "I truly enjoyed how the moon obscured the sun in such a tasteful manner," Siro said. COURTNEY VILLMER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

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A small crowd gathers at the top of a rock bluff in Capen Park to wait for the solar eclipse. LANE BURDETTE | VISUALS DIRECTOR

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“It’s probably one of the creepiest things I’ve ever seen, actually. I feel like I should have been in a slasher film ... It was definitely really cool.” - Freshman Cameron Hoffman

It was dusk in the middle of the afternoon Monday when MU students witnessed a rare moment in scientific history: a total solar eclipse passing over Columbia. The 2017 solar eclipse passed over MU around 1:12 p.m. and caused darkness for a total of 2 minutes and 36 seconds. As the sun slid behind the moon, students and staff across campus marveled at the exciting, and to some, frightening, moment of totality. For Morgan Mehr, an employee at The MARK on 5th Street, the solar eclipse was something she’ll never forget, especially because she was able to experience it with her boyfriend and three-yearold daughter Jasmine. Mehr felt the moment was especially magical for her and her daughter since she would stargaze with her father as a child. “[My dad] would wake us up in the middle of the night and show us constellations and, you know, shooting stars and find asteroids and things in the sky,” Mehr said. “And because of that, it was really important to be able to share that

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Staff Writer

with my kid. [...] Seeing her reaction, it was epic.” Although the solar eclipse was short-lived, Mehr cannot stop picturing the moment of the sun gliding behind the moon. “It was a heartthrob,” Mehr said. “It really was. I couldn’t get past it. I keep thinking about it, like visions in my head on how cool it was.” Freshman Cameron Hoffman found the eclipse amazing yet eerie to watch. While he felt underwhelmed by the event as the sun slowly inched behind the moon, the moment of totality left him shocked. According to Hoffman, one of the most intriguing parts of the eclipse was how the environment was affected by the lack of midday sun. “It’s probably one of the creepiest things I’ve ever seen, a c t u a l l y , ” Hoffman said. “I feel like I should have been in a slasher film ... It was definitely really cool. Like just the way the light spread around the sun, it gave the landscape this kind of spooky atmosphere.” When sophomore Regan Huston watched the eclipse on Fifth Street, she was “chilled” by how clear it was. While others greatly enjoyed the physical aspects of the eclipse, Huston was more interested in the astrological significance of the event. “Usually eclipse [sic] are a tough time for people … ” Huston said. “A lot of people are like, ‘Oh gosh, the eclipse is coming. My life is about to be trash,’ but really it’s like more

The MARK employee Morgan Mehr: “I couldn’t get past it. I keep thinking about it, like visions in my head on how cool it was.”

The Columns light up midday during the solar eclipse Monday. Columbia was in the path of totality, meaning the entire sun was covered during the eclipse. JULIA HANSEN | SENIOR STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

of a time of accepting change and like making yourself be a stronger person.” It has been 148 years since Missouri saw a solar eclipse, according to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, and Huston cannot wait for the next one. For her, one of the greatest parts of the eclipse was watching how it positively affected MU’s campus. “Even if I was just sitting at the [Mark Twain front] desk, everyone

that would walk in and out, you could feel that they were so excited for [the eclipse] to happen,” Huston said. “I think right now that’s really important because there is a lot of tension I think politically and stuff and just like day to day, so I think it was really cool to have something that mellowed everyone out and made them feel happy for a little while.” Edited by Claire Colby ccolby@themaneater.com

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News Copy Chief Sam Nelson reacts to the total solar eclipse SAM NELSON

News Copy Chief

I woke up on the morning of the total solar eclipse with a cold. I couldn’t breathe out of my nose and my throat was rough, but I still had an astronomical phenomenon to witness. I made breakfast, got dressed and told myself to suck it up and go to the one class that had not been canceled. When I returned to my apartment for lunch, I decided that I would make soup since there’s nothing better than hot, savory broth on a steamy August day. My friends informed me that they had found an eclipse-viewing spot on top of the Conley Avenue Parking Structure, so I grabbed my Campbell’s Soup on the Go and an obscene amount of tissues and went to join them.

We lay there on my friend’s blanket, paper glasses secure to protect our retinas, and sang along to “Total Eclipse of the Heart.” The moon was slowly creeping across the sun, creating a smaller and smaller crescent every time I looked up. Occasionally, a cloud would drift over the sun, creating a smoky film when you looked with your glasses on. Totality inched closer. Soon, the moon had almost completely overtaken the sun, and my friends and I stood, our necks stretched back as far as they could go. We watched the moon erase the last yellow bits of the sun and cheered when the moment of totality finally arrived. Our glasses immediately came off, and the temperature had dropped several degrees. All the crickets started chirping and Jesse Hall was

illuminated against an afternoon sunset. It looked like a tornado sky, and everything seemed still, even though I could hear cheering from every direction. Too soon, the moon moved farther across the sun, and our flimsy glasses went back on. We packed up the blanket and started the trek down from the top of the garage. As I returned to my apartment for the second time that day, everything felt calmer and

Zoe Rich, left, and Nick Sondermann, right, gaze at the eclipse through their Mizzou solar eclipse glasses. KATE SEAMAN | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

The Solar Eclipse as it reached totality on Monday. ANDERSON KIMBALL | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

(From left to right) Sam Wings, Jared Russo, Evan Moylan, Zoe Rich and Nick Sondermann look up at the eclipse as it reaches solar totality. KATE SEAMAN | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

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lighter, like some great weight was lifted from the world. Maybe I had taken too much cold medicine. Maybe it was the fact that I had just witnessed a rare cosmic occurrence that I would never see again in my lifetime. Who’s to say? My nose is still stuffy, and now I think I’m developing a cough, but I got to watch the moon block out the sun, and that’s pretty darn cool.

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The view from Hitt Street: tale of a solar eclipse watch party MAWA IQBAL

Columnist

It was 11:40 a.m. and my friends and I had just arrived on the roof of the Hitt Street Parking Structure, eclipse glasses in hand. Given that there weren’t any free shirts or pizza being passed out, we figured we’d encounter less people and have more viewing space. Plus, a rooftop with nothing but the afternoon (and soon, night) sky above us was a must for what we were about to witness. An astronomical anomaly, the apocalypse, a black-hole sun (if you’re a fan of ‘90s grunge), whatever suits your fancy. Stretching from Portland, Oregon, to Charleston, North Carolina, the solar eclipse path fell directly over the city of Columbia, offering Columbians 100 percent clarity of this oncein-a-lifetime event. Not 86.4 percent. Not 56 percent. Not even 98, but 100 percent visibility of an event that was once believed by ancient Greek philosophers to precede the end times. It

literally couldn’t get any better than that. In honor of MU’s strategic location on the eclipse map, the Missouri Students Association hosted a campus-wide viewing event at the Mel Carnahan Quadrangle, professors cancelled first-day lectures for the afternoon and students congregated at various places outside to experience nighttime at midday. At 11:45 a.m., we met up with some of our hall mates and had become one of those public congregations. At this point, the moon had officially begun its trek across the sun, morphing the fiery ball of gas into a single-bite cookie in the clouds. In other words, it was optimal Snapchat story material. If there’s one valuable pro tip I can pass on to the next generation of eclipse gazers, it is to press one lens of the eclipse glasses against the phone camera, scan the other for the sun and bam! You got yourself a quality snap that’ll stand out from the bevy of basic eclipse stories.

12:30 p.m. The lull in the watch party. Though the singlebite cookie had dwindled, we couldn’t help but get pretty antsy. It had, in fact, seemed like the big rock in the sky chose to make no progress for a solid 15 minutes. Luckily, someone who had driven his car up to the roof used his aux to grace our ears with an out-of-this-world Spotify playlist of eclipse-themed songs. What would an eclipse viewing be without “Total Eclipse of the Heart” and “Dark Side of the Moon?” It was as if the moon metaphors and overarching cosmic themes had appeased the celestial gods and summoned the moon to pick up the pace. Minute by minute the yellow-orange cookie in the shade of my lens was getting smaller and smaller; the afternoon sky darker and darker. Then it was completely dark, signalling a chorus of woos and applause from the watchers. The moon had completely engulfed the sun until only a thin ring of sunlight was visible to the naked

eye. It was 1:12 p.m. and we had officially entered totality. Yet, the spectacle in the sky didn’t completely overshadow what was happening back on Earth. With a view of a rainstorm in the distance, a reflection of the sunset over downtown Columbia and a vibrant display of fireworks over campus, we made a point of capturing the full scope in the two minutes allotted to us. It was an astronomical anomaly, the apocalypse, a black-hole sun, truly a once-ina-lifetime event for everyone. Honestly, what better way for MU Tigers to kick off the school year than with a total solar eclipse? Perhaps the celestial gods were actually looking down on us, and this is a sign of good fortune for the school year. Who knows? One thing that is for certain is that the ancient Greeks were definitely wrong. A fiery end to the human race of Biblical proportions would’ve definitely put a damper on our little Hitt Street viewing party.

Taken from Mel Carnahan Quadrangle, the 2 minute 36 second eclipse was monumental for students and staff. HUNTER GILBERT | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Above: Sam Wings, left, Clayton Lieberman, center left, Jack Hale, center right and Zoe Rich, bottom right, look up at the eclipse as the moon reaches the halfway point across the sun. KATE SEAMAN | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Left: (Left to right) Bryce Suttory, Ryan Miller, Adam Telken and Kaelynn Mctyer watch the solar eclipse with other students at Stankowski Field. ANDERSON KIMBALL | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Opinions Editor Hunter Gilbert reacts to the solar eclipse HUNTER GILBERT

Opinion Editor

I have stood upon mountaintops in the Rockies, walked across green, rolling hills in New Zealand and even posed for photos atop a glacier in Canada. On Monday, the eclipse in Columbia was something else. While the previous views were spectacular, they still required the act of trying to reach the location. The eclipse, on the other hand, merely required walking outside at the proper time. In the grand scheme of things, it was effortless. Several members of the Maneater staff and I exited the Student Center around 12:40 p.m. and walked over to the Mel Carnahan Quadrangle. There we found a sea of students

clamoring about, eager to finally see the eclipse. Clouds were streaming in across the sky, and for the longest time I felt as if we were not even going to be able see the event unfold; I was wrong. As the moon continued to slowly impede the sun’s light, shadows began to overtake the quadrangle, growing until totality occurred. What surprised me the most were sounds of cicadas and other bugs that were fooled by the this trick of nature. The rhythmic humming never ceased throughout the peak moment of the eclipse. The crowd began to cheer as they removed their protective glasses. Camera flashes soon followed despite campus officials’ advice not to do so.

I immediately aimed my camera up at the sky, zooming in on that speck that was now a halo of light. Awestruck, I clicked the button on my camera the first time and then another. A flurry of button mashing soon followed. The two minutes, give or take, seemed like a brief eternity when I attempt to remember them. This, itself, is odd to describe. Simply put, you had to be there to truly appreciate it for what it was. As stunning as the photos may be, they absolutely don’t do the eclipse justice. I know I will cherish this for what it was, a sort of show put on by Mother Nature, and just for a few moments, I didn’t have a worry in the world. That was worth it on its own.

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After Charlottesville, there’s hope in dissenters In the wake of a Trump presidency, it’s hard to feel hope. Despite the events in Charlottesville, Virginia, I’ve found some. MATTHEW RILEY

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Matthew Riley is a sophomore journalism major at MU. He is an opinions columnist who writes about politics for The Maneater. A recent study by the Washington Post reveals that 9 percent of Americans believe it is acceptable to hold neo-Nazi or white supremacist views, with an additional 8 percent feeling indifferent. Among strong supporters of the president, those numbers increase to three in 10. A year ago, this finding would be jawdropping. Not anymore. Not since the election of Donald J. Trump, a man whose unapologetic xenophobia and Islamophobia are well documented. In an America in which the president flaunts controversial and extreme ideology, there’s no need to hide in online forums. As the world saw in Charlottesville, Virginia, not

two weeks ago at the “Unite the Right” rally, white supremacy is alive and well, organized and dangerous. On Aug. 12, Heather Heyer died protesting hatred. James Alex Fields Jr., a man with ties to white supremacy groups, drove his car into a crowd of people protesting the Charlottesville rally, killing Heyer and injuring others. By taking days to condemn the rally and by blaming the counterprotesters as well as white supremacists and neo-Nazis, Trump empowered such actions to happen again. One could argue that many in the white nationalist spectrum took Trump’s prolonged silence on the matter as condoning their actions, if not as a tacit endorsement. Given the length of his silence, leaders of the far right may be able to claim Trump was merely playing a part, that he didn’t mean his condemnation. They may be right. So what possible good could have come from this horrid event? How, in the aftermath of this violence, could I have found hope? The dissenters. I found hope in people rallying together in protest, people mocking and people marching. Americans gathered together to say, “Hey, this is our America and it’s for everyone, regardless of race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or country of origin.” White nationalists may have

The statue of Robert E. Lee in Charlottesville, Virginia, that was pulled down by protesters. COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

marched in Virginia, but they were met by those who will not stand for hate, and that gives me hope. As I watch protesters topple a Confederate statue in North Carolina, that hope flourishes. As thousands counter protest in Boston, it crescendos. It's time to take back America for the many, not the few. To rally for equality, not for hate.

There may be more people in this country with whom I morally and ideologically disagree with than I had ever known, but there are also more people like me, who hate what Trump stands for, who love diversity and who respect and believe in that beautiful creed that all men are created equal than I could ever have imagined.

COLUMN

Galaxy Note 8 could redeem Samsung After dealing with the exploding Galaxy Note 7, Samsung is attempting to right its previous wrongs. SOLOMAN DAVIS

Opinion Columnist

Solomon Davis is a sophomore journalism major at MU. He is an opinions columnist who writes about technology for The Maneater. Around this time last year, the electronics world was abuzz as tech giant Samsung announced the highly anticipated Galaxy Note 7, a muchneeded update to the Galaxy Note 5. The device received glowing reviews from those within the tech space and was without a doubt the phone to beat, until news came of some devices bursting into flames. By the time September rolled around, reports of battery failures and fires as a result began to surface, and a partial recall was put into effect for devices believed to be affected. Samsung responded by releasing safe

models of the devices that had been retested and corrected. But not too long after the partial recall was in effect, more reports surfaced, this time regarding the devices Samsung had deemed safe. Ten days into the month of October, Samsung issued a statement halting sales of the device globally and prompting consumers to return their devices. In the U.S., a second recall was officially announced which even saw the phone being banned by certain airlines and then on all flights by the Federal Aviation Administration. At the time of the worldwide recall, Samsung had sold more than 2.5 million devices, and the recall was expected to cost the company $5.3 billion. Even after the bad press it received last year, Samsung decided to go back to the drawing board, evaluate what went wrong and is determined to bring another Note device to the market. Samsung will announce the Galaxy Note 8 on Wednesday, which should be a big moment for the company, since this will be the first Note device to be launched since the recall. Just like earlier this year at the launch of the Galaxy S8, representatives are not expected to talk much about last year’s fiasco as the company is trying

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to move on and allow the public to forget. Instead they will try and woo consumers in an effort to control the narrative. The launch of the Note 8 could either make or break the future of the Note line for Samsung. So far, the rumors hint at a stellar phone. Keeping it in the big phone or “phablet” category, it is expected to be around 6.4 inches while at the same time having a comfortable and compact profile that Samsung’s

big-screen phones have come to be known for. The Galaxy Note 8 is rumored to come with an updated S-Pen stylus, Bixby (Samsung’s new voice assistant) and potentially dual rear cameras. Leading up to the announcement, Samsung released a teaser video that served as an invite for consumers to stream the launch announcement. It

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T H E M A N E AT E R | O P I N I O N | AUG. 23, 2017 COLUMN

College athletes deserve to be compensated The NCAA reaps the benefits from an unfair agreement. JORDAN BOLTON

Opinion Columnist

Jordan Bolton is a freshman business & English major at MU. He is an opinions columnist who writes about politics for The Maneater. Sports are one of the hallmarks of a good college experience, and college athletes are treated as celebrities in their own right and for good reason. College sports rake in $12 billion annually thanks to these athletes, and the NCAA has made, on average, $814 million each year for the past nine years. There is a lot of money to be made in college sports, that is, unless you are an athlete. The NCAA prevents universities like MU from paying athletes for playing at their schools. The argument is that this policy prevents wealthy schools from “buying” athletes. Yet, the players would benefit from surplus funds since many scholarships are not full-ride scholarships. Without the extra funds, this situation creates a serious struggle for college athletes

as they have to balance education and athletics in order to maintain scholarships. College athletes are essentially working two full-time jobs. NCAA rules restrict athletes' time spent on their particular sports to 20 hours of mandatory practice per week. However, a recent study shows that trends amongst college athletes do not follow the NCAA guidelines. Athletes may spend up to 50 hours a week — more than an average work week — on their sport alone, and they aren’t even paid for it. Opponents to the idea of paying college athletes may argue that these students are paid in the form of scholarships, which would suffice as their salary. However, there are a lot of issues with this line of thinking. For starters, scholarships do not always cover the entire cost of college. In addition, these scholarships only cover students so long as they play for the school. One can argue that with the exponential growth of tuition that the partial scholarships simply do not help cover enough of the costs. Sometimes scholarships are the only way athletes can justify even attending college,

which can put them in a desperate situation financially. College athletes often face injuries or other instances that may prevent them from playing, whereas an outright salary for students would allow these individuals to save or invest their money in case of an accident. The NCAA makes billions off these young and talented athletes. But it's important to remember that these people aren’t just athletes, they are students too. College athletes face

the same burdens other students do with school, on top of a 40-hour work week. While these athletes allow organizations and colleges to make millions off of their abilities, they aren’t paid a cent. While college scholarships are certainly nice and cover a good chunk of the cost of college, I think it is about time that we let student athletes choose to reap the monetary benefits of their talent, both in and outside of the university environment.

through the lense of the failed Galaxy Note 7 or the S7 and S7 Edge, the device will aim to attract them. At the same time, though, expectations should be managed because Samsung is unlikely to make a fast departure from the Galaxy S8 that launched in the spring. One way Samsung could drum up buzz and help market the device as being ‘the next best thing’ was if they managed to place a fingerprint sensor beneath the glass of a phone instead of in the home button. Such a move could free up device space that could be dedicated to other things,

such as a larger battery. Improving the placement of the fingerprint sensor has been in the rumor mill for a while and is at the forefront of most companies’ plans in the near future. It was rumored that Apple was working on the technology to put Touch ID underneath the screen rather than within the home button but has been unable to figure it out, causing delays in the upcoming iPhone announcement some time in September. If Samsung manages to beat Apple to it, it could very well be a key that differentiates the company’s devices launching this

fall and give Samsung an edge that would help win over consumers. Samsung managed to escape another fiasco like last year and seemed to rebound rather quickly. If the company plays its cards right, the launch of the Note 8 will serve as a signal that it is back. If Samsung fails, there is a pretty big chance that the Galaxy Note series would find itself in crisis with little chances of recovering. Another fiasco like last year and the blow to the brand could cause consumers to leave the Samsung fold and sales and profits to decline.

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is a pretty simple advert that gives the consumer the feeling that the Note 8 will be a big deal. When it comes to technology, phones especially fall into two categories: either a redesign or minor upgrades. With the impending release, Samsung will be selling consumers on a redesign if the phone is compared to the last successful Galaxy Note, the Galaxy Note 5. For consumers looking

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VOLLEYBALL

Missouri volleyball looks to build off of 2016 season The No. 19 Tigers will face stiff competition to defend their SEC title. LIAD LERNER, CHELSEA ROEMER

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Mizzou volleyball exited the court at the Sports Pavilion after taking a tough loss to the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the third round of the NCAA Tournament on Dec. 9. The defeat in Minneapolis was the final chapter in a historic 2016 season for the Tigers. With the end of the 2016 season came the end of the college careers of four graduating seniors, Carly Kan, Emily Thater, Julia Towler and Alexa Ethridge. The seniors finished as the winningest four-year class in school history with 105 wins and two Southeastern Conference titles during their time as Tigers. This year’s Tigers enter the season ranked No. 19 in the 2017 American Volleyball Coaches Association Division I Coaches Preseason Top 25 poll, marking the program’s first appearance in the poll since the 2014 season. The team’s schedule includes five matches with ranked opponents, No. 10 BYU, No. 12 Florida, No.14 Kentucky, No. 22 San Diego and No. 23 Utah. Now, the Tigers remain poised to contend for the SEC championship as returning players and new additions fill in the gaps left by the departing stars. Key returning players The Tigers will once again be led by a core of seniors in 2017, with setter Courtney Eckenrode and outside hitter Melanie Crow as integral parts of Mizzou’s lineup. Crow, a redshirt transfer from Ole Miss last season, brings a strong arm to Mizzou’s frontline. Last season, Crow dominated in her debut season with a wicked topspin jump serve and killer swing. Crow led the Tigers during the 2016 season with 48 aces and recorded a career high in kills with 445.

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Eckenrode emerged as a key player last season when the team switched from a 6-2 offense to a 5-1. The switch gave Eckenrode the opportunity to set from both the front and back rows. Having her set all the way around the court gave Mizzou the option to substitute in more defensive players to offer controlled passes that would help carry out the offense. She led the Tigers in single match assists with 31 and reached a single season career high of 1,193 assists. Both in their final seasons wearing black and gold, the responsibility of leading this Tiger team falls upon the shoulders of these two seniors.

After losing libero Ethridge to graduation, sophomores Riley Sents and Andie Hanus are the two contenders to take her place in the back row. The two sophomores gained experience as defensive specialists while playing alongside Ethridge during the regular season. Overall, the team has 10 returning athletes, five being seniors. New additions The Tigers have added three freshmen to the roster this year with outside hitter Leketor Member-Meneh, setter Andrea Fuentes and outside/ right-side hitter Dariana Hollingsworth-

Santana joining the team. #2 Leketor Member-Meneh The 5-foot-8 outside hitter from St. Louis may be a little short for her position, but her incredible jumping ability more than makes up for it. As an outside, Member-Meneh will constantly be digging balls up on defense and then immediately transitioning to spiking balls at the net, a role she thrived in during her high school career. As a high school senior, Member-Meneh led Lutheran High School South to its first ever state championship, and she led her area with 610 kills on

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VOLLEYBALL

Team Gold takes the win in annual Black and Gold volleyball exhibition The team’s freshmen shone in their first game in front of the home crowd Aug. 16. CHELSEA ROEMER

Staff Writer

The Mizzou volleyball team returned to the floor at Hearnes Center for the annual Black and Gold Scrimmage Aug. 16. The exhibition match came 10 days ahead of the team’s season opener on Aug. 25. Team Gold swept Team Black 3-0 as the program showcased its 2017 roster. Team Black struggled just to keep up as Team Gold dominated in nearly

every category. Team Gold had an impressive .261 hitting percentage, 20 kills, 19 assists, nine total blocks and six aces. The top performers were freshman hitters Leketor Member-Meneh with six kills, Dariana Hollingsworth-Santana with seven kills and junior middle blocker Alyssa Munlyn who finished the night with three kills and three total blocks. Senior setter Courtney Eckenrode shined on offense in her last Black and Gold scrimmage with 12 assists. Head coach Wayne Kreklow reflected on the freshmen and their talents. “Leketor can really get up, and she has a cannon for an arm,” Kreklow said in a press release. “Tonight she showed what she’s capable of doing.”

The strong performance from Member-Meneh was an early indication that she will be a threat for the Tigers this season. Fellow outside hitter HollingsworthSantana dominated in her first appearance in a Mizzou jersey as well. Kreklow had nothing but praise for the freshman from San Juan, Puerto Rico after the match. “Dariana is a really smooth and talented player,” Kreklow said. “As the night went on, I thought she did better and better.” Freshman setter Andrea Fuentes gave Tigers fans an initial taste of her talents alongside senior setters Ali Kreklow and Eckenrode. “Andrea has made a lot of progress in just one week at setter,” Kreklow said.

For the three freshmen, the exhibition provided them a glimpse of what it will be like competing in front of their home crowd with their new teammates. “I was really pleased with all three of them tonight, and I think they’ll all be great players for us.” Kreklow said. The Tigers will open their regular season campaign next weekend at the Culver’s Governors Challenge in Clarksville, Tennessee. Mizzou will compete in a doubleheader on Friday, Aug. 25 against Marshall and Middle Tennessee. The first serve is set for 12:30 p.m. CT and 5:30 p.m. CT for the two respective matches. Edited by Eli Lederman elederman@themaneater.com

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WOMEN’S SOCCER

The three biggest questions for Mizzou women’s soccer The Tigers’ SEC play will define their season. LANGSTON NEWSOME

Staff Writer

Missouri soccer ended last season 11-7-2, with disappointing overtime loses in the quarterfinals of the Southeastern Conference Tournament and the first round of the NCAA Tournament. While the Tigers return eight starters from last season, the offseason did bring some losses. Mizzou graduated five seniors from last year’s team, most notably AllSEC First Team member Melanie Donaldson and All-SEC Second Team member Lauren Selaiden. Mizzou’s roster includes 10 freshmen this fall, headlined by freshman Zoe Cross. Cross is from Pease Pottage, England, and played for England’s U19 national team this summer, where she competed in the Union of European Football Associations U19 Women’s Championship in early August. Despite being unranked in the United Soccer Coaches Preseason Rankings, the Tigers were picked to finish fourth in the SEC this year in the SEC Preseason Coaches’ Poll. The Tigers struggled against ranked SEC opponents in the 2016 season. To take that next step, Mizzou must capitalize on a strong non-conference

schedule, then use that momentum to defeat ranked SEC opponents such as Florida. Here are three questions to keep in mind heading into the season. Will sophomore forward Sarah Luebbert continue her dominant play? Mizzou returned its top three goal scorers from a year ago. Sophomore Sarah Luebbert, senior Allie Hess and senior Jessica Johnson combined for over 50 percent of Mizzou’s goals scored last season. Luebbert led the team in goals with 10 and points with 24. She was named SEC Freshman of the Year and All-SEC second team. She finished the season ranked fifth in the SEC in goals per game with 0.56 and sixth in points per game with 1.33. In the offseason, Luebbert was called up three times to participate in the U.S. U-23 National Team training camp. The team was comprised of the top 24 U.S female soccer players, who played an exhibition game against the Seattle Sounders in July. Luebbert had an astounding freshman campaign and will continue to get many chances to score. Luebbert had 54 shots last year, which was the second highest on the team. But what makes Luebbert special is her ability to finish. Outside of her 10 goals, she also had 27 shots on goal and a 50 percent shot on goal percentage.

However, Luebbert’s expectations are high, and every team now knows to key in on her defensively, which could lead to a dip in her performance this season. How will Mizzou fare against a tough non-conference schedule early in the season? The most glaring hole in Mizzou’s resume last year was a lack of marquee wins, as the Tigers went 0-5 against top-25 opponents. There are ample opportunities to change that at the beginning of this season. Starting Aug. 27, the Tigers have three top-25 matchups in under two weeks. The Tigers begin in Lincoln, Nebraska, against the No. 22 Cornhuskers before taking on reigning NCAA champion No. 3 Southern California at home Sept. 1. They will follow that up with road games against TCU and No. 23 Northwestern on Sept. 7. This three-game stretch is crucial for the Tigers, as it gives Mizzou a chance to make a statement early in the season. Success in this stretch could carry over into SEC play, where the Tigers consistently struggled against the top teams in the conference a year ago. Can Mizzou take the next step in the SEC and finish top four in the conference? When it came to the top teams in the SEC last year, Mizzou was on the outside looking in. The Tigers

finished fifth in the conference with a 6-4-1 record against SEC opponents, but all of their wins came against teams ranked sixth or lower in the conference. In those games, Mizzou went 6-1-1 and outscored their opponents 18-8. However, the Tigers failed to defeat a ranked SEC team last year. Mizzou lost to Auburn, Arkansas and then Florida twice. In those four games, the Tigers were shut out three times and outscored 6-3. Mizzou was on the cusp of being a part of the SEC elites last year, but the team didn’t make the cut. Out of the top five teams in the SEC, Mizzou was the only one not to reach the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Mizzou takes on Florida and South Carolina this year in SEC play, both in the latter half of the year. The Tigers play reigning SEC champion Florida on Oct. 5 in Gainesville and South Carolina on Oct. 19 at home. Sandwiched between those games is the only other SEC opponent on the schedule that defeated Mizzou last year, the Tennessee Volunteers. These three games will prove if Mizzou is ready to be counted among the best teams in the SEC, because last year showed that beating up on the lower half of the conference doesn’t translate to post-season success. Edited by Joe Noser jnoser@themaneater.com

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Luebbert leads Mizzou soccer past Iowa State The Tigers came to life in the second half to pull ahead of the Cyclones on Sunday. LANGSTON NEWSOME

Staff Writer

The extreme humidity and 88-degree heat provided a sluggish atmosphere for Mizzou soccer’s home opener Sunday, and the game play resembled the weather as the Tigers battled Iowa State. The two teams played tough, sticky defense throughout the game’s first 50 minutes before the Tigers broke through on goals by senior Savannah Trujillo and sophomore Sarah Luebbert for a 2-0 victory. Iowa State controlled the pace of the game in the first half by consistently breaking up Missouri’s runs and efficiently clearing the ball from its defensive area. A major key to the Cyclones’ defensive effort was their ability to lock down Luebbert and senior Jessica Johnson from getting any scoring chances in the early going. Despite the shortage of chances around the goal, both sides had opportunities to open the scoring in the first half but were unable to convert. Preventing the Cyclones from scoring was Tigers redshirt senior Kristen Rivers in goal, who was the lone bright spot for Mizzou in the first half. She made three saves in the period, including back-to-back saves in the 24th minute, first denying ISU sophomore Hannah Cade and then holding off the rebound attempt from freshman Courtney Powell. Mizzou’s best chance to strike on

MANEATER FILE PHOTO the other end came at the very end of the half. In the 43rd minute, freshman forward Morcquess Oliphant had two shots blocked around the net, and the teams entered halftime tied 0-0. However, that changed very quickly in the second half for Mizzou. Trujillo gave the Tigers a 1-0 edge in the 50th minute. After a cross from Luebbert to the left side of the box, Trujillo chipped in her first goal of the season from a few feet out. Shortly after, Luebbert scored a goal of her own. Assisted by redshirt sophomore Madison Lewis, Luebbert gracefully headed the ball past the outstretched arms of freshman goalkeeper Dayja Schwichtenberg and into the goal. This tally gave the Tigers a 2-0 lead, and from there the team did not look back.

Much like the Tiger’s Friday night 3-1 win over Illinois, Missouri looked like a completely different team in the second half of Sunday’s contest. Mizzou has outscored opponents 5-0 in the second half in its first two games. Offensively, the Tigers came out far more aggressively after the break. Mizzou had 11 shots and six shots on goal in the second half, compared to just six shots and one shot on goal in the first. Defensively, the Tigers found a way to become even more energetic and physical, easily swarming any attempt to enter the box. Mizzou held the Cyclones to six shots and only two shots on goal in the second half. Head coach Bryan Blitz changed goalkeepers during halftime for the

second straight game as junior Kelsey Dossey came on to replace Rivers for the second half. Last season, it was Dossey who started the most for the Tigers as Rivers appeared in just one game while she recovered from an ACL injury. In this game, the two keepers combined for five saves and a clean sheet. Coach Blitz remains unsure of which keeper holds the edge. “They’re so close,” Blitz said. “So we are going to split them until we decide not to. They are both playing well and both winning games for us. We’re just lucky to have two.” The Tigers return to the pitch against Oregon State on Aug. 25 in Corvallis, Oregon, at 7:30 p.m. Edited by Eli Lederman elederman@themaneater.com

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Mizzou football defensive end Nate Howard dismissed The junior was arrested in Columbia on Aug. 14 on an outstanding warrant. GARRETT JONES

Staff Writer

Missouri football confirmed what many who follow the team saw coming on Thursday, when the program dismissed junior defensive lineman Nate Howard from the team, according to a team spokesperson. Howard confirmed the news via Twitter on Thursday afternoon. On March 28, Howard was cited by the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Montgomery County, Missouri for speeding 6-10 mph over the posted speed limit. In June, the former three-star recruit was suspended by head coach Barry Odom after he was arrested on an alleged felony

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possession of a controlled substance charge. On Aug. 14, Howard was pulled over by police again, this time for failing to stop at a posted stop sign, and was arrested on an outstanding warrant, which was issued after he failed to appear in court in Montgomery County on Aug. 10 to contest the citation. The third arrest was the final straw for Howard’s time with the Tigers, as he leaves the team just 16 days before Missouri’s season opener on Sept. 2. An injury-plagued 2016 campaign saw Howard appear in just four games for the Tigers last season. He finished his Missouri career with 15 total tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss in his 15 games with the Tigers. Edited by Eli Lederman elederman@themaneater.com every single possession as a setter and is tasked with making the decision to set it to whomever has the best chance to get a kill. As the setter for the Puerto Rican national team, she lead her team to a fourth-place finish and was named best setter of the 2016 U-20 Women’s Continental Championship against teams from North and Central America and the Caribbean. “Andrea is one of those rare players that has the ability to make everyone around her better,” Kreklow said in a press release upon Fuentes decision to join the Tigers in November. #13 Dariana Hollingsworth-Santana A tall opposite hitter who also hails from from San Juan, 6-foot-1 Dariana Hollingsworth-Santana is an offensive machine. A teammate of Fuentes’ during the Continental Championship in 2016, Hollingsworth-Santana was named best scorer of the competition. Last summer, she was captain of the U20 Puerto Rican team that finished fourth at the U-20 Pan American Cup against teams from all over the Western Hemisphere. HollingsworthSantana finished the tournament with 32 spikes, placing her in the top 10 in

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that regard. “She possesses a rare combination of size, skill and athleticism that makes her one of the top players in the Class of 2017,” Kreklow said in a press release last fall. Hollingsworth-Santana adds to the Tigers’ size advantage, becoming the seventh girl on the team who is at least six feet tall. Mizzou’s opponents will have to deal with the team’s high wall of blocking hands. Key Games Vs. Kentucky Wildcats (#14): Sept. 20, 7 p.m. Last year, Mizzou defended its home court against the Wildcats in a close five-set game in which four sets were decided by less than five points. Look for junior middle blocker Alyssa Munlyn to again be the defensive difference maker in this contest, as she had a game-high eight blocks against the Wildcats last year. At Texas A&M Aggies: Sept. 24, 12 p.m. Coming into Texas A&M’s Reed Arena last year, the Tigers had won 13 games in a row, but the streak came to an end at the hands of the

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Aggies when they defeated the Tigers 3-1. One of Mizzou’s biggest problems in the contest was its inability to side out on tough servers, as the Aggies had three different runs in which they scored at least four points in a row. This year, the Tigers will have to keep their cool against tough servers and remember not to force big offensive plays. Vs. Florida Gators (#12): Nov. 25, 2:30 p.m. The Tigers upset the No. 5 Gators in last year’s back-and-forth game at Hearnes Center, and the victory would ultimately become the difference maker in deciding the SEC champion. However, this year’s Florida team returns 12 out of the 14 players from that game and will be out for blood. It is very possible that this match once again decides the SEC championship. Mizzou kicks off its regular season at the Culver’s Governors Challenge in Clarksville, Tennessee. The Tigers will play a doubleheader Aug. 25 against Marshall and Middle Tennessee. The first serves are set for 12:30 p.m. CT and 5:30 p.m. CT, respectively. Edited by Eli Lederman elederman@themaneater.com

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