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THE MANEATER Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Rhythm of the Roar

MU’s Student Voice

HOMECOMING SPECIAL EDITION

Volume 84, Issue 9

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SHOPPING

Mizzou Store in overdrive ahead of Homecoming weekend Homecoming brings an influx of shoppers to the Mizzou Store.

LAURA MISEREZ

Columnist

Employees at the Mizzou Store are working extra to meet the influx of shoppers that Homecoming brings each year. There is new merchandise arriving to the shelves and the demand for all things black and gold is high.

Junior Lauren Ries, who has worked at the store for over a year, says the days before Homecoming are crowded and hectic.

“At one point last year, I couldn’t move,” Ries said.

She was trying to return the clothes from the fitting room to the sales floor and said there was someone at every rack. “I had to wait or squeeze through.”

Ries said there were so many people that the line stretched “all the way over to the Under Armour.” That was with additional temporary cash registers running and almost all the employees working.

Both students and alumni swarm the store for “Black and Gold Friday,” when a 25

PHOTO BY JULIA HANSEN | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER percent discount is offered on some merchandise the Friday before home football games. The Friday before the Homecoming game, the rush is even more intense.

“Zoutique sold out of black and gold dresses in ten minutes,” Ries said of last year’s sale. She said the line for the single fitting room wrapped around the back wall. “Girls are getting their game day outfit.”

Part of the increase in sales is due to Homecoming merchandise hitting the racks at the same time as the new fall sweaters, coats and accessories. Almost every section gets new merchandise this time of year, and people of all ages come to buy it.

“There are a ton of families here, a lot of recent graduates,” Ries said. “People like to come buy Mizzou shirts.”

Because this is her third

semester working in the Mizzou Store, Ries says she has learned which weekends are always the busiest. “[The busiest weekends are] the Friday before kickoff, because it’s the freshmen’s first Black and Gold Friday, Parents Weekend and Homecoming, of course.” she said.

She has noticed the beginning and end of the semester actually aren’t as busy as Homecoming time

because they’re spread out over several weeks.

The Homecoming rush lasts mostly the Friday before and the Saturday of the football game. Running the store that weekend requires all employees to work together.

To meet demand, the store has a cashier on every register and an employee assigned to every section of the store.

“If you call in on Homecoming, everyone hates you,” Ries said with a laugh.

For employees, the weekend is busy and exhausting. Though the store normally closes at 9 p.m. on Black and Gold Fridays, this week it will close at 10 p.m.

After that, the employees will stay and prepare the store for Saturday morning.

They must fold and hang clothes, organize and clean until the store is perfect. This may take hours.

“The game is at 11:00 a.m.,” Ries said. “I’ll probably go home and go straight to bed.”

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MOVE INVESTIGATES:

Rhythm of the Roar: Many contributions, one unified roar Tri-Director Baylee Francka and graphic designer Brooke Reynolds tell how the theme and logo were chosen.

JESSIE YATES

Reporter

Homecoming season is rich with traditions at MU. From the blood drive to the football game, Homecoming activities are almost nonstop in the two weeks leading up to the game, and a lot of preparation goes into the festivities. It all starts with the selection of the Homecoming theme — this year’s is “Rhythm of the Roar” — and the designing of the logo.

According to one of the tridirectors of the Homecoming Steering Committee, Baylee Francka, the theme was chosen because “it encompassed that everyone here [at MU] has a different rhythm and a slightly different contribution that we make, all going into that one roar, making up this one institution of Mizzou. But each person has a unique contribution to making that happen.”

The theme is one of the first things the Steering Committee addresses after the members are elected in the spring semester each year.

Francka described the process as a group effort that goes beyond just SteerCo. “Pretty much right after [the Steering Committee is] chosen, we have a big brainstorming session, and they help make a big list ... and vote on their favorite one,” Francka said.

“And then the [tri-] directors, along with our advisor, take that back and talk it over with each other and the Mizzou Alumni Association staff, agree upon it and then make the official announcement.”

This is just the beginning of preparation as the 39-member Steering Committee divides into smaller committees to work on specific events.

One of these committees is Public Relations, of which Brooke Reynolds is a member. Reynolds, a senior majoring

in graphic design, worked on the Homecoming logo for months before it was revealed.

Reynolds handles all graphic design duties for Homecoming along with one other SteerCo member, Rachel Ribolzi. Reynolds said the two of them started working on the logo right after the theme was decided, which was near the end of April 2017, and had a fairly good rough draft by the end of the 2017 spring semester. The revision process continued through June before it was released on July 8 along with the theme.

“We first kind of just talked about which direction we wanted to go — what we wanted to have included in the logo, what kind of style, you know, we were looking for,” Reynolds said.

It was decided that, given the abstract idea of the theme, the logo would focus primarily on depicting the “roar.”

“From there, Rachel [Ribolzi] kind of helped me narrow it down a little further even,” Reynolds said.

“And then I came up with a couple different things and presented them to Baylee [Francka] and the other tridirectors. They made some critiques and changes, and then it just kind of transformed and eventually made it to how it is today.”

Francka said the Steering Committee is different every year, noting the design of the logo in particular.

“I think that it’s a really cool way for us, as students, to put our artistic touch on it,” Francka said. “And it’s not one person who makes it every year, where you’d kind of expect the same thing every Homecoming. Each year is a very different person with a very distinct style. So it translates into a very unique logo.”

Francka and Reynolds spoke of the day the logo was presented to the rest of SteerCo. “Everyone’s like, ‘Yep, that’s the

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one,’” Francka and Reynolds said in unison.

Francka said that moment was when Homecoming started to come to life.

“We were like, ‘Okay, it’s official!

Homecoming’s going to happen. We have a logo now and this is real,’” Francka said. “It’s one thing to see it on a screen, and [Reynolds] showing me, ‘I made this. What do you think?’

But then ... when you see it printed on a shirt and on a button and in

and Gold, Columns, Truman and Traditions. The higher levels require participation in more Homecoming events to earn Homecoming points.

For example, at the Black and Gold level, organizations earn points from only four events: royalty competition, service, blood drive and decorate the District. The highest level, Traditions, requires involvement in the Black and Gold events as well as the parade, the talent show, campus decorations and more. Smaller organizations can choose the level at PHOTO COURTESY OF MIZZOU HOMECOMING which they will be most competitive, playing to their unique “rhythms” or abilities.

“With the four levels, pretty much any campus organization can find a fit somewhere because each does have unique needs and abilities to make these things happen, and so, according to their own rhythm, they can find what best fits them and participate that way,” Francka said.

The sub-theme, “Truman’s Traditions,” also highlights the many different “rhythms” that reside in MU tradition.

Given a variety of options that included everything from “Tiger Stripe ice the bookstore and people that I don’t cream” to “Swimming in the fountain,” know, wearing her logo, it’s amazing.” organizations choose a tradition to SteerCo’s hard work reveals itself in guide their individual Homecoming small touches inspired by the theme. activities, including banner and float When the SteerCo Spotlight revealed design.

Steering Committee members on the “Right now, I’m just kind of Homecoming Facebook page, each holding tight, excited to see how they member’s mini-profile featured a song, interpreted it,” Francka said. “We kind highlighting the different “rhythms” of have our ideas for it, but there’s, — from country to hip-hop — within like the logo, a lot of different ways the group. you could go with it. So I’m excited “That’s just kind of cool to see them to see how other people envisioned it all together as one playlist,” Reynolds too.” said.

The theme, sub-theme and logo will Additionally, organizations certainly be seen often around campus participating in the Homecoming as Homecoming season really falls competition are able to choose their into its rhythm. level of involvement. The four levels, Edited by Brooke Collier from lowest to highest, are Black bcollier@themaneater.com

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ALUMNI

Mizzou Alumni Association upholds Homecoming traditions 20 to 30 thousand people attend Homecoming events each year.

EMMY LUCAS

Reporter

As the tradition keepers of MU, the Mizzou Alumni Association and its student board help to uphold a multitude of traditions to promote the spirit of MU, including encouraging alumni to return to Columbia for Homecoming.

MAA is a network of alumni and staff that promotes the best interests of MU and its alumni worldwide.

In encouraging alumni to return to campus and holding events, especially during Homecoming, MAA works to build a strong connection with MU graduates.

For the second year, MU selected notable alumni to name to the Mizzou Homecoming Hall of Fame, which honors “highachieving alumni who have exhibited excellence in their chosen field,” according to MAA’s website.

Former Missouri basketball coach Norm Stewart is one of this year’s inductees recognized by MAA. As the namesake of Mizzou Arena’s Norm Stewart Court, Stewart led the basketball team to 16 NCAA Tournament appearances during his 32-year tenure, including two Elite Eight appearances.

The second inductee to the Hall of Fame is married couple Andrew and Peggy Cherng, who each earned graduate degrees from MU in the early 1970s. Peggy went on to earn a PhD in 1974.

The duo founded Panda

Restaurant Group, which is the parent company of Panda Inn, Panda Express and Hibachi-San. Forbes named the company one of America’s best employers.

In addition to being honored by MAA throughout Homecoming weekend, Stewart and the Cherngs will act as the annual Homecoming parade’s grand marshals, according to the Alumni Association’s website.

According to Aly Friend, MAA coordinator of alumni and student programs and Homecoming Steering Committee adviser, 20 to 30 thousand alumni, students and family members attend Homecoming events, whether it be the football game or the blood drive.

“Between sharing stories and experiences from alumni, as well as paying attention to old traditions and finding ways to make them new and exciting, Homecoming is fun then for everyone,” Friend said.

MAA works with the Alumni Association Student Board, a team of student representatives that serves as the connection between MU students and MAA. “My favorite part about AASB is being surrounded by individuals who share the same sense of pride and passion for Mizzou,” sophomore AASB member Derrek Hardy said. “It is safe to say that we all bleed black and gold and strive to better our campus every single day.”

Together, MAA and AASB work to uphold MU traditions, including the endeavours and events surrounding Homecoming.

As one of the most prominent traditions of MU,

The Reynolds Alumni Center is home to the Mizzou Alumni Association. PHOTO BY ANDERSON KIMBALL | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Homecoming began in 1911 when Chester Brewer, MU athletic director and football coach, invited alumni to return home for the annual football game against the University of Kansas.

Annual Homecoming events include a football game, blood drive, parade,

talent competition, tailgates and much more. This year, MU football will face the University of Idaho on Saturday, Oct. 21, keeping Brewer’s original invitation open for alumni to come home.

“The football game is my favorite because it does not

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matter whether we win or lose the game, the crowd always stays until the end of the game to sing the Alma Mater together,” Hardy said.

“It shows how strong the Mizzou family and tradition is.”

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SteerCo produces largest student-run homecoming MU claims to have the first and greatest homecoming in the nation.

ALEXANDRA SHARP

Staff Writer

As one of the largest, most publicized events of the year, there is more that goes into Homecoming than the main attractions. Behind the multi-day celebration is the Steering Committee, a student-run organization dedicated to creating the University of Missouri’s Homecoming. From annual events like the blood drive to new events like the Homecoming 5K, SteerCo members are the wizards behind the curtain.

SteerCo began planning in November of 2016 by choosing the tri-directors and then starting intensive planning work in mid-February 2017, according to Tri-Director Cole Edwards. Planning continued throughout the year, into the summer and then ramped up as the fall semester began. Being the largest student-run homecoming in the nation, Edwards believes everything achieved is due to the committed individuals within SteerCo. “Our Steering Committee is a great group of people that are super driven and motivated, and we can always count on them to pull through,” Edwards said.

Merchandise committee member Jasmine Saenz applied for SteerCo in order to be a part of one of her favorite MU events. Being a senior, Saenz wanted to see Homecoming in a different, behind-the-scenes light in her final year at MU. “I definitely wanted to apply just because Homecoming is such a huge part of Mizzou, and I’m a senior this year, so to be on the other end of things, of something that Mizzou cherishes so much, is super amazing,” Saenz said.

2017 Steering Committee PHOTO COURTESY OF MIZZOU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION “You really see everything come to life, so it’s really awesome to see so much school spirit in one place.”

Edwards is thrilled to be a part of creating one of MU’s most cherished events, and he hopes to help other students enjoy Homecoming the way he has during his time at MU. “My favorite part is honestly being able to be a part of just about every aspect of Homecoming, being able to give back to Mizzou,” Edwards said. “From my freshman year on, Homecoming was just super important to me, and it’s been one of my favorite things here at Mizzou.”

Similarly to Edwards, Saenz is honored to have a role in planning Homecoming. Working on Homecoming merchandise specifically, Saenz is ecstatic to see students and staff

wearing her hard work.

“Seeing people wear the shirts and stuff is pretty awesome because we dealt with them for such a long time, and you really see how big Homecoming really is,” Saenz said. “Then you can definitely say ‘Oh, I’m a part of this.’

You’re a part of something bigger than yourself, which is really awesome.”

While Saenz’s favorite part is watching her merchandise spread throughout campus, campus decorations committee member Trent Wideman loves the opportunity SteerCo offers him to meet a diverse group of people, both in SteerCo and through his job coordinating house and club decorations.

“We have people from all walks of life, all organizations on campus,” Wideman said. “Really, people just

have their foot in the door of a lot of different things, so getting to meet a lot of those people who are all similar minded about Mizzou … and Mizzou Homecoming is something I’ve really enjoyed.”

As SteerCo nears Homecoming weekend, Wideman encourages everyone to participate in the Homecoming events.

“Without the thousands and thousands of people that come out for Homecoming, it wouldn’t be what it is,” Wideman said. “So, being involved in whatever that you can possibly come to would be the only thing that I would ... ask people to do.”

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MIZZOUREC

MizzouRec prepares to host eighth annual alumni event

The complex has hosted Homecoming events since 1911 in Brewer Fieldhouse.

ASHLEY JONES

Reporter

In recent years, the Student Recreation Complex has hosted alumnicentered events to welcome back MU graduates.

MizzouRec puts on the Team Mizzou Alumni Reunion, which invites MU alumni to come back and enjoy the Homecoming festivities. The reunion is in its eighth year and will take place this Saturday from 7 to 9 a.m.

Emily McElwain, associate director of MizzouRec Services & Facilities, explained MizzouRec’s involvement with Homecoming in recent years of the celebration in an email.

Q: What is MizzouRec’s history with homecoming?

A: Rothwell Gymnasium, the oldest part of the MizzouRec complex, was the first gym on campus to house the Tigers. In 1911, then-Athletic Director Chester Brewer urged alumni to come home to MU to cheer on their Mizzou

MizzouRec decorates Rothwell every year. JULIA HANSEN | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Tigers football team [as they] took on the University of Kansas. This would be the birth of the tradition of Homecoming. Rothwell, and eventually Brewer Fieldhouse, were not only athletic facilities but were home to many dances, breakfasts and other events during years of Homecoming celebrations at MU. Q: What are some traditions that MizzouRec does to celebrate

Homecoming?

A: From 1998-2008 MizzouRec hosted an annual breakfast before the Homecoming parade similar to ones held years before when Rothwell and Brewer were home to athletics. In 2009, Team Mizzou began hosting a private event specifically for graduates of the student staff development program.

Since 2011, the 100th anniversary of Homecoming, MizzouRec flies a

special Homecoming flag atop Brewer Fieldhouse and decorates Rothwell in banners of black and gold.

Q: How can students get involved in Homecoming through MizzouRec? A: Be sure to stop by and take photos with the larger-than-life Chester Brewer [cutout], who makes his way out front of Rothwell the week of Homecoming!

A: Describe the vibe of MizzouRec during homecoming.

A: Celebratory! It's great to have Mizzou Tigers come and visit our spaces … Those who graduated long before our 2003-2005 renovation & expansion can still see glimpses of what the Rec used to be like through Touch Tiger History points and our history gallery in Rothwell’s lobby. And those who have graduated in the years since the 2003-2005 project can experience our newer changes like zouLIFE, Clark’s [Boxing Gym] and Stalcup's [Garage.]

Q: What is your favorite part of MU Homecoming?

A: Seeing all the familiar faces of years past! I love when our Tigers come home to visit.

This interview has been edited for clarity.

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HOMECOMING’S PAST

A look at Mizzou’s best Homecoming football games since 2000 With overtime wins, multiple tie games and big upsets, Mizzou Homecoming has been a wild ride in years past.

ADAM COLE

Staff Writer

With Greek house decorations, the crowning of school royalty and events like a blood drive and parade, Homecoming is one of the most storied traditions on the University of Missouri campus.

The 106-year-old tradition started in 1911 with a football game against the University of Kansas and still caps off with a game each year.

Through over a century of Homecoming games, the Tigers have had some interesting matchups, including the first overtime game in school history, five games that finished as a tie and multiple wins over the Kansas Jayhawks. Here’s a look back at three of Mizzou’s most interesting Homecoming games since 2000.

Oct. 25, 2003: Missouri 62, Texas Tech 31 With a 93-point split between the Tigers and Red Raiders, this was Mizzou’s second highestscoring Homecoming game in school history, second only to last season’s 51-45 Homecoming loss to Middle Tennessee State.

The Tiger offense was led by sophomore quarterback Brad Smith, who threw for 128 yards and rushed for 291 more, tacking on five rushing touchdowns. Paired with senior running back Zach Abron’s 139-yard, three-touchdown performance, the two helped the Tigers produce 597 yards from scrimmage and beat the Red Raiders.

Tech was close to matching the Tigers’ offensive performance with 531 total yards, including 408 passing yards from senior quarterback B.J. Symons and 102 receiving yards from senior receiver Wes Welker.

Welker and Smith would both go on to play multiple years at receiver in the NFL.

Oct. 15, 2005: Missouri 27, Iowa St. 24 (OT) Heading into Mizzou’s 2005 Homecoming, the Missouri-Iowa State matchup wasn’t necessarily a highly anticipated one.

“We were coming off a losing season,” said Tom Orf, Missouri sports historian and statistician. “If [Pinkel] had a losing record, then he may not have been back for his sixth season.”

Trailing 24-14 in the fourth quarter, Smith went down with a head injury and his backup, Chase Daniel, stepped in at the helm for the Missouri offense.

Down seven with 4:44 minutes left in the fourth quarter, the Missouri defense stopped Iowa State and Daniel was able to lead the Tiger offense down to the Cyclones’ 4-yard line. With 20 seconds left, Daniel threw a touchdown to senior receiver

Sean Coffey, and after a PAT attempt from kicker Adam Crossett, Mizzou tied the game. Crossett went on to kick a game-winning field goal in overtime.

“If they wouldn’t have won that game — they won six — so without that game, they would not technically have been bowl eligible,” Orf said.

This was the 11th overtime game in Mizzou history and the second Homecoming overtime win in 11 years. Daniel finished the game with 185 yards passing and one touchdown. Coffey had four receptions for 51 yards to go with his game-saving touchdown grab.

Oct. 23, 2010: (11) Missouri 36, (1) Oklahoma 27

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In one of the more exciting Homecoming games of recent memory, Missouri beat an Oklahoma team that was not only ranked third in the AP Poll but sat atop the Bowl Championship Series rankings coming into the week.

“That’s one of the more memorable games of the last 20 years, easily,” said Paul Blackman, Missouri class of ‘70 and Tiger Club of Kansas City board member. “Everything about that was tremendous. It was as electric as I’ve seen Faurot Field.”

While Oklahoma quarterback Landry Jones threw for 303 yards on the Mizzou defense, the Tigers shut down Oklahoma running back DeMarco Murray. Murray had 1,808 yards from scrimmage his senior year, but the Tigers held him to just 97 total yards in that game.

The only time Oklahoma led in the game was heading into the fourth quarter up 21-20, but Mizzou was able to put up another score just a few minutes into the final quarter of play with a 38-yard touchdown pass from Blaine Gabbert.

After tacking on 10 more points in the fourth, fans rushed the field as Mizzou was able to pull out the upset on Homecoming.

Gabbert’s 308-yard performance was one of the best of his senior season and it helped the Tigers climb to No. 7 in the AP Poll the following week.

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MU program gives law students realworld experience while giving back The Mizzou Law Pro Bono Estate Planning Program will allow eight law students to give pro bono legal services to community members in need.

MORGAN SMITH

Staff Writer

The MU School of Law and Family Impact Center will partner to provide free estate planning services to residents of Boone County and surrounding counties through the Mizzou Law Pro Bono Estate Planning Program next month.

For the third consecutive semester, the program will allow selected law students to partner under the supervision of adjunct

professor and attorney Cynthia Barchet and ideally provide services to one client for every student involved.

“It gives [law students] some experience in seeing how the theory of the law applies to real people and real situations,” Barchet said. “I think it may inspire them because they’re helping real people.”

Cynthia has been supervising the program since last fall and has

overseen the students drafting wills and making financial and estate plans with their clients.

“It’s good for the legal community to give back to the community at large,” Barchet said. “There are some individuals who have very difficult financial situations and yet still need legal services and it’s important to meet those needs.”

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STEM

SERVICE

MU professor William Folk encourages students to take part in STEM literacy project

Two Greek houses hold fundraising event for Hurricane Harvey relief

The five-year program will be funded by a $1.2 million grant.

ALLISON CHO

Reporter

A team led by MU professors has received a $1.25 million Science Education Partnership Award.

The grant will fund a five-year initiative that seeks to improve STEM literacy and comprehension in Missouri middle schools.

The Science Education Partnership Award is given by the National Institutes of Health, an organization under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that aims to help scientific research that will improve or save lives. According to the NIH website, it is the largest public funder of biomedical research in the world.

William Folk, a biochemistry professor at the College of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources and the School of

Professor William Folk PHOTO COURTESY OF MIZZOU BIOCHEMISTRY Medicine, will lead the program with Delinda Van Garderen, professor and director of graduate studies in the department of special education.

“It’s an exciting project and relatively unique,” Folk said. “I don’t know of another project that is anything like this, and the reviews by experts in the field were very positive.”

Folk’s entire career has been

spent in science education, mostly at the undergraduate, graduate and professional level. However, he has recently been concerned with STEM literacy in K-12 schools.

“A few years ago, I took the decisive action of forming a group of faculty and students here to try to strengthen science education in K-12 schools because there is abundant evidence that we are not doing a very good job of educating children about science,” he said.

To better STEM literacy in middle schools, a significant portion of the $1.25 million will be used for reading materials and workshops for teachers. The first weeklong workshop will begin in summer of 2018 and participating teachers will be observed and assessed throughout the following school year. Folk estimated that the program will personally impact approximately 45 teachers and may reach many more that use

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The proceeds thus far total more than $3,000 and will be donated to Kingwood High School in Houston.

TASHFIA PARVEZ

Staff Writer

Chi Omega and Alpha Tau Omega held a fundraiser event called Homers for Houston to raise money for Kingwood High School in Houston, one of the many schools in the area suffering from the impact of Hurricane Harvey.

The event took place on Oct. 8 at the Legion Fields from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Homers for Houston was a joint effort from the Chi Omega sorority and the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity to organize a home run derby that several Greek organizations could participate in. The winning teams received a cash prize from the total money raised.

About 15 teams participated, and the event

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MUPD emergency messaging system MU Alert explained MUPD Chief Doug Schwandt said that sending out each MU Alert emergency message is an individual decision.

STEPHI SMITH

Staff Writer

The words “MU Alert reports‌â€? light up a phone screen. There’s an emergency near campus.

The university’s alert messaging system, MU Alert, has been active since 2009.

Alerts are sent out through text messages and email, as well as posted on the MU Alert Twitter account and website.

The decision to send out alerts is determined on a case-by-case basis, MU Police Department Chief Doug Schwandt said.

The on-duty police supervisor determines if the situation requires an emergency alert to be sent out.

If that’s the case, the supervisor directs the communications operator working with the department’s dispatch to compose an emergency message.

Each message must be less than 140 characters in order to fit the current Twitter character limit.

Schwandt said the presence of either imminent or ongoing danger to the MU campus is the major determinant for the decision to send out a message.

These decisions are individual to each situation, Schwandt said.

Each emergency is different from the last, and therefore requires a different approach on deciding if an alert is necessary. “[The system] is not automated,� Schwandt said. “We decide whether we truly believe there’s ongoing or imminent danger to our campus.�

Schwandt said that while he does recognize that awareness

is crucial to staying safe on campus, MUPD doesn’t want to overload and in turn desensitize the community with too many alert messages.

For example, Schwandt said that a lot of people call claiming to have heard shots fired. The reality is that not all of them are actual guns going off. Sometimes people mistake the sound of a car backfiring or nearby fireworks for a gunshot.

Therefore, there’s no need to unnecessarily alarm people with an alert for every time someone reports shots fired.

However, after MUPD investigates and confirms that there is a real threat involving a gun, sending an emergency message might be the next move. “We want to try to validate information before we make a determination and send out a mass alert to everybody,�

Schwandt said.

On the MU Alert website, it asks that people not call MUPD after receiving an alert message. “[MUPD is] working hard to confirm facts and maintain the safety of the campus,� according to the website.

Schwandt said this is because it’s easy to overload MUPD’s phone system. With only two dispatch responders on duty and over 30,000 enrolled students, the system can get overwhelmed.

When an alert is sent out, a lot of parents and relatives of MU students call in to ask if their student is safe, Schwandt said.

Because of this, the website asks students to call their families and communicate with them.

The only times people should be calling the department is if they have an emergency or new information regarding an emergency, he said.

On Sept. 29, the MU Alert system sent out an alert claiming that shots had been fired at Copper Beech Townhomes in Columbia. Two people were

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shot and later treated at a local hospital, according to the message MU Alert sent out.

Neither were MU students.

Over 52,000 people received that alert message through either text or email, Schwandt said.

The Copper Beech Townhomes are not a part of the MU campus, however, Schwandt made the decision to send out the emergency message because he knew that a lot of MU students lived there. “I just thought it was the best thing to do to alert our campus community and it was the only way to get it out even though it wasn’t necessarily affecting the [MU] campus,� Schwandt said.

Senior Justin McDonald is signed up to receive the alerts through both text and email. “I feel that [MUPD] does a good job of informing students about threatening issues promptly,� he said.

He said the alerts are useful and the fastest and most effective way to inform students about immediate safety concerns on campus.

Considering how often he checks his phone and email, he said he finds the alert system to be efficient.

After McDonald sees an MU Alert, he said he tends to take some sort of precautionary action.

For example, on June 23 there was an alert message sent out about a potential bomb threat in the Student Recreation Center.

McDonald said he had been planning to come to campus to study late at night but ended up staying at home until he was informed that the threat had been cleared.

Schwandt has seen a lot of criticism toward the MU Alert system, as happens with many MUPD initiatives. “No matter what emergency alert you put out, someone

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Schwandt said he wants students to remember that the emergency message is not a news story. It won’t always have the most in-depth and extensive information, but instead “just enough� to keep students safe. “The messages are going to be usually short and concise about information as it relates

to that emergency,� he said.

McDonald also said he hopes MUPD continues to interact with MU students to ensure that there’s a student voice taken into consideration when evaluating programs such as the MU Alert system. “I have seen great improvements between the relationship of students and MUPD and I hope that we continue to take positive strides in the right direction,� he said.

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FASHION WEEK

Textile and apparel management student reflects on New York Fashion Week Mattix entered and won an essay competition sponsored by the department of textile and apparel management, MU Licensing & Trademarks and the Collegiate Licensing Company for a trip to Fashion Week on Sept. 8-10.

LAUREN BISHOP

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Senior Mackenzie Mattix won an essay contest that enabled her to take an all-expenses paid trip to attend New York Fashion Week.

Mattix said her essay was approximately two pages and answered the question of what a trip to NYFW would mean to her and her future career goals.

“I ripped my heart out and put it on a piece of paper,” Mattix said. “I told the story of how I saw my first fashion show and I never thought that I would be able to go. I [felt] like I would represent the university well and the [textile and apparel management] department well.”

This is the first year the essay competition has been offered. It was hosted by the department of textile and apparel management,

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MU Licensing & Trademarks and the Collegiate Licensing Company.

The CLC and IMG Fashion worked together to put together this trip to New York from Sept. 8-10.

Jaime Mestres, senior academic advisor for the TAM department,

said she told Mattix to be genuine during the application process.

“You just need to be yourself,” Mestres said. “It doesn’t matter what you put on that paper; if that is not truly who you are and what you believe and why you want to go, you

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STANDING COMMITTEE

BLOOD DRIVE

MSA student positions in standing committees filled for the first time

MU Homecoming blood drive collects 3,640 units of blood

Ryan Alsop, Campus Safety Committee representative: “The thing is that administration, they want our voice.

They want to have students in on these conversations because that’s why these universities are here.”

GALEN BACHARIER AND SKYLER ROSSI

Staff Writers

For the first time ever, all of the Missouri Students Association positions on the Chancellor’s Standing Committees have been filled.

MSA Vice President Payton Englert said that only 39 percent of the positions were

filled last year.

The standing committees, organized through the Office of the Chancellor, consist of students, faculty and staff members who serve three-year terms.

Faculty and staff positions are chosen by the chancellor, whereas student positions are filled by the MSA vice president.

The 34 committees discuss important campus-wide issues, including campus safety, parking, Residential Life, the status of women and student organizations.

Filling the Committees Students on the standing committees make decisions alongside the faculty and staff members on the committees, providing perspectives that may be absent from a committee

made up of solely faculty and staff.

“It’s important that all of the student seats are filled because at our university, we’re making a lot of tough decisions about a lot of important things,” Englert said. “We wanted to make sure that students have a say in those conversations. And, gauging off the amount of interest we had in the applications, students do want to have a say. So, we’re really excited to give students the opportunity.”

With so many students applying, the organizational process took longer than usual.

The Chancellor's Standing Committee website still had many of the positions labeled as “tbd” at the beginning of the semester.

“It’s pretty normal for the process,” said Christian Basi,

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The blood drive holds significance to the community and beyond.

MAWA IQBAL

Staff Writer

The Mizzou Alumni Association’s Steering Committee upheld a long-standing MU Homecoming tradition of hosting a blood drive from Oct. 9-12 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m every day. The drive was open to MU students, faculty and staff, along with members of Columbia and surrounding areas.

Over the course of those four days, 3,640 total units of blood were donated, which is equivalent to 10,920 total lives saved.

With donating stations set up across the court and check-in tables lining the perimeter, the Hearnes Center was bustling during the blood drive.

“It was a controlled chaos,” Steering Committee member Grace Corley said. “It’s been a smooth operation thanks to the volunteers and the other student groups who were involved.”

In preparation for this event, Corley and her fellow committee members made sure to get help from as many different groups as possible, whether

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the literacy materials available online.

“Our goals are to provide materials that are current and interesting that teachers can use in strengthening the literacy of students, [as well as] providing reading materials [and] exercises in writing accompanied by science inquiry activities [and] handson activities,” Folk said.

Another faculty member involved with the program, associate professor Amy Lannin of the College of Education, mentioned that the program’s emphasis on providing different types of readings and engagement with texts is what makes this project unique.

Its method of focusing on collecting materials that will encompass a “variety of reading levels and interests” is another key feature.

“This text set approach is going to allow students to engage in not just one textbook approach, but being able to look at the way information can come about through lots of different types of text, and I think that is what’s really interesting is this intentional use of text sets,” Lannin said.

Lannin is on the leadership team for the STEM Literacy Project, another grant funded program for improving STEM literacy in schools. She is also director of the Campus Writing

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Potential clients who wish to seek estate planning services are required to complete an application from either Jennifer Riedy Clark, director of public interest programs at the MU School of Law, or the MU Family Impact Center before the week of Oct. 30.

“It helps the community by being able to provide these documents to people who otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford to get them,” Clark said.

Ten students have been able to participate each semester, serving 20 clients total. The program hopes to serve as many, or more, this year, according to an MU School of Law press release.

“The law school has a mission to provide pro bono service to the community,” Clark said. “It allows our students to get involved providing pro bono service, but it also gives them a substance of skill sets in a specific area of the law, which is estate planning and drafting wills.”

Clark said the program also teaches law students how to interact with clients.

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“One of the other unique things about the project itself is that it is blending what we do in science with the English language arts and we are also involving special education teachers,” Lannin said. “I find that when I am at the table with people from different disciplines like that, it definitely sparks a lot more understanding about learning and how to support students as well as teachers.”

Folk emphasized this collaboration aspect of the program as well and encourages students who would like to get involved with the program to contact him. Although having expertise in STEM may prove useful, he shared that having students who could utilize different media and make science material accessible for middle schoolers would ultimately be a big help to the team.

“It’s not just reading and writing, but it can be material that accompanies that written word,” Folk said. “I can provide the science, but we welcome students’ help to develop interesting and engaging multidimensional materials. I'm anxious to work with students to do that.”

Students and teachers who want to take part in this project can reach out to any member of the team, particularly Folk and Van Garderen, via email.

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The applications, usually under twenty in number, are reviewed by Barchet and the finalized list will be announced this week.

“They’re very dedicated; it’s nice to see them connect with the clients and to give them some goals about their estate planning and choices about their estates,” Barchet said. “Usually, they’re pretty excited and they do a great job.”

The teams of selected students will meet with their assigned clients the week of Oct. 30 and spend a couple weeks drafting legal documents. After their documents are reviewed by Barchet, the students will meet again with their clients to sign them officially.

Prior to the establishment of the Boone County program, students were taken to Rolla over spring break to assist clients in estate planning.

“It proved to be a little bit difficult as far as it being over spring break and making sure we had enough clients and time,” Clark said. “We thought it might be better for students to have a little bit longer and to do it more locally.”

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“For such short notice it showed how Greek communities care philanthropically and how much we wanna give back,” ATO President Jackson Marvin said. “It was nice to come out and spend a few hours during the day having fun together and raise money for this high school.”

However, the biggest source of the money came from the event T-shirts the two houses sold.

According to Marvin, an order form was sent out to the philanthropy chairs and presidents of all the chapters in the Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Association.

ChiO and ATO received more than 300 orders that raised about $2,300.

“We wanted to donate $5 for every shirt, but since we got so many orders we actually ended up being able to get $7 for every shirt,” said Kathleen Acord, external philanthropy chair of Chi Omega. “Plus, the T-shirt company decided to contribute an extra dollar for every shirt because they

Flooding at Kingwood High School after Hurricane Harvey. Homers for Houston raised over $3,000 to repair the damaged school. COURTESY OF HUMBLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

were really willing to help us out.”

ChiO and ATO also raised funds from a Venmo account they ran for donations anyone in the MU community wanted to contribute. A few members of ATO sold coffee and donuts in Speakers Circle, giving students more opportunities to make contributions.

The fundraiser was initially planned by Kevin Murphy, a member of the junior pledge class of ATO, and Mercedes Mackay, the Panhellenic delegate of ChiO. Both are Houston natives and wanted to make a direct impact on their hometown.

“The main thing about why we chose a high school

is because as 20-21-yearolds, we are only a few years off from being in high school and we understand the school pride and being with your friends,” Acord said. “All the students in that school had to actually go to separate high schools and split up at the beginning of the school year because there wasn't enough resources.”

ChiO and ATO have raised over $3,000 and are accepting donations until Thanksgiving break, when Murphy and Mackay will go back to Houston and hand over a check to the principal of Kingwood High School.

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merchandizing. Mattix had been to New York before as a teenager and then for a 10-week internship over the past summer. She said she loved New York and plans to return after graduation.

“That is where all the models live; that’s where all the designers are,” Mattix said. “That’s where all the transactions happen. Everything is so centralized in New York. If I want to dive headfirst into the fashion industry, why would I start anywhere else?”

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MU News Bureau director. “It takes a little while for the names to get through the committees and then over to the individual who is updating the website.”

As of Oct. 9, all of the positions on the Chancellor’s Standing Committee website have been updated to reflect every position being filled.

While the committee members were all hired before the summer, a few were not able to continue with the position when the committee’s schedule was released. But, there was enough extra student interest to keep the positions filled.

“When the committee times were released, some students were unable to make it, so we’re kind of having to rearrange things,” Englert said. “But, luckily we have enough student interest that we’re going to be able to get them all filled.”

Englert was unable to comment on why the committees have never been completely filled before.

In order to accomplish filling every seat, MSA advertised the openings through Twitter, email and word of mouth. It also encouraged members of the senate and other MSA positions to apply for committee seats.

Englert said MSA received more

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that be contacting local business to set up raffles and coupons, encouraging students in Greek Life to get involved or setting up weekly meetings with the American Red Cross.

“It’s really cool to see so many organizations come together to support one great cause,” Corley said. “It’s a cool, unifying factor and you’re essentially saving people’s lives.”

While blood drives aren’t something people would typically associate with the word “homecoming,” MU’s annual blood drive has cemented itself as a 32-year tradition to help people.

One of those people is former MU basketball coach Brad Loos. The second day of the drive was named Rally for Rhyan in dedication of Loos’ daughter who had battled pediatric cancer.

Microphone in hand, Loos emphasized the importance of donating blood and how it can impact lives, including his daughter’s.

were given VIP treatment, including a backstage tour, VIP seating for a runway show and access to an exclusive lounge area. Participants also got to meet with an industry panel of WME and IMG Fashion executives. Mattix said she got to meet with Andrew Serrano, vice president of global events for IMG Fashion.

Mattix said one of the lessons she learned from the executive panel was that professionals must be personable to get far in any career.

“You just have to be nice and be an easy person to work with,” Mattix said.

“Everyone expects you to show up, do your work, work hard and be excellent at it.”

New York Fashion Week allows for fashion writers and influencers

to gather in one place and see new looks by designers. Mattix said her opportunity to watch a runway show is not something most people are able to do.

“You cannot buy a ticket to New York Fashion Week,” Mattix said. “You have to be personally invited. All the people that were there were bloggers and influencers and buyers. They were people that had real jobs and influence.”

Mattix and the other students on the trip also had the opportunity to watch a Taoray Wang runway show. She said she was in awe by the fashion and also aware of how much this opportunity meant to her.

“It was an absolutely surreal experience because I remember watching it in my bedroom and then

I was actually there experiencing it,” Mattix said. “There were times when the models walked around the corners and I actually gasped out loud because I was blown away.”

A month after her trip to New York, Mattix said she is still at a loss for words about her experience. She said New York Fashion Week inspired her to work hard and hopefully make it back to the Big Apple someday.

“The biggest impact it has had on me is my passion,” Mattix said. “Getting to New York and working in the fashion industry consumes my every thought. I want to be [in New York] more than anything.”

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applications than expected.

“It was a really great feeling that so many people were so excited and wanted to make a difference and create positive change on our campus,” Englert said.

Englert said that when she was choosing students for committee positions, she looked for passionate students who were excited to participate in ongoing conversations on campus and make a difference. For example, members in MSA senate who were passionate about a certain issue were encouraged to apply for a specific committee.

“I always have a major emphasis in campus safety and student affairs,” Alsop said. “This is one of the things that students are going to have to focus on, their own safety. You’re going to be walking from the library late at night, it’s going to be a little darker and you want to know that you’ll feel safe on our campus, and that’s one thing that I want to put first.”

Mason Brobeck is another member of MSA and a representative for the Environmental Affairs and Sustainability Committee. This committee works to reduce MU’s carbon footprint.

Brobeck has met with the Sustainability Office and is working to raise MU’s national score for sustainability, which is currently a 65.93/100. He and the committee are looking to implement new majors geared toward the environment and using the curriculum to teach students how to be sustainable.

Last year, MSA passed a resolution encouraging the university to divest from fossil fuels. The resolution was passed

by MSA, GPC, LBC and fraternity and sorority governments, and was signed by over 2,500 students.

“I’ve tried to set attainable goals, something I could really see happening,” Brobeck said. “The big one is getting the school to divest from fossil fuels. We had a bunch of students sign on.”

Students don’t have to be in MSA to represent the undergraduate student body. One of these students is Baylee

Hudson, a representative on the Committee on Committees, which is charged with reviewing and judging the other standing committees, as students pair up with faculty and and staff.

“We’re supposed to regulate a third of the committees every year,” Hudson said. “So basically, we review them and decide whether they should be continued or discontinued or fixed or something like that.”

Hudson is enthusiastic about being a voice for MU students.

“You’ve got to get that student voice,” she said. “There’s only two or three students in my committee and I think that it’s a vital part of it because they were really adamant on getting student voices and students to represent MSA. So, I think it is a crucial role in what they decide to do.”

The students in these committees feel as though they are making a difference at MU. “The thing is that administration, they want our voice,” Alsop said. “They want to have students in on these conversations because that’s why these universities are here. They are for the students that come here, obviously. So, we do have a very strong opinion in there, and they will definitely listen to us with policies because they always want student opinion.”

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Student Voices Despite many of the committee members being selected through MSA, senators and other members of MSA hold their own opinions in the committees and argue on behalf of all students.

Ryan Alsop is an MSA member and representative for the Campus Safety Committee and the ad hoc Smoking Committee. The Campus Safety Committee works to make the campus as safe as possible and the Smoking Committee is reviewing the MU smoking policy.

As a senator, Alsop believes he always puts an emphasis on student safety.

Now he works to implement his ideas in his committee, such as continuing the Campus Safety Walks, and act as a student voice for the new smoking policy on campus.

In light of the Las Vegas, Corley and other donors recognize that the need for blood also reaches beyond Columbia.

While typical homecoming events place greater emphasis on the “home” aspect, this blood drive’s greater purpose serves to help anyone in need, no matter how far away they are.

“There are tragedies happening everywhere by the day,” freshman Emma McNail said. “It’s such a good deed and it’s so easy to do, especially for someone like me who is perfectly healthy.”

McNail had heard about the drive through her sorority, when her sisters encouraged her to donate in exchange for more points in the Homecoming competition. Despite the point incentive, McNail insists that she “has so much blood, [she] can give a pint here or there.”

In addition to donating blood, McNail signed up to volunteer at the drive on Thursday, when she made name tags for donors at one of the check-in booths.

“Everyone was so nice and welcoming,” McNail said. “It was cool to see how many people were there and

Truman the Tiger at the 2017 Homecoming Blood Drive PHOTO COURTESY OF @MU_HOMECOMING

how positive the atmosphere was.”

Contrary to what many first-time donors expect, the vibe at the drive was not nerve wracking or anxious at all.

According to Corley, everyone seemed to be pretty happy and left on a positive note.

“We hope to see as many potential donors come through the doors as we did this year,” Corley said. “We want to collect blood from as many willing people and hopefully make an impact.”

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Tennis volunteer assistant coach Cassidy Spearman is shifting her focus from competition to career Spearman played tennis at Missouri from 2013-17.

TOBY LOWE

Staff Writer

Women’s athletics at the University of Missouri has seen heightened success in recent years. Teams like volleyball, basketball, cross-country and others have lifted the school into what could be considered the golden era of Mizzou women’s sports.

While those programs’ positive results have helped spread the university’s brand across the country, Missouri tennis finds itself in the middle of a stage that brings distaste to coaches, players and fans alike: a rebuild.

The longest-tenured member of that rebuilding team is volunteer assistant coach Cassidy Spearman.

After wrapping up her playing career in April 2017, Spearman decided to return to the program she committed to five years ago, despite its recent struggles.

Why invest countless hours in a team she had already sacrificed so much for? For Spearman, the decision was about what the future holds.

“A couple of years ago, I had decided that coaching might be a path I want to pursue for a career, a lifetime career, and when I told [head tennis coach] Colt [Gaston] that, he was kind enough to offer me a position to stay on board and keep coaching,” Spearman said. “Colt’s made this program come such a far way since when he came in, so I just wanted to continue to help him grow.”

Roster turnover is not a trait that

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most coaches find favorable, but for Spearman, the inexperience has worked to her advantage. Missouri’s eight-player roster features four new faces this season, and it has helped her make the transition from player to coach.

“If I was coaching a lot of my teammates from last year, it would be a harder transition I think just because I was on the team with the girls for three years before, so now coming in, the new girls really saw me as a coach right from the start, so

that was awesome,” Spearman said.

Spearman has a lifetime of tennis knowledge. Despite her experience, Spearman knows her limitations. She is leaving the strategy in the hands

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BASKETBALL

How will Michael Porter Jr.’s one season at Missouri affect the future of the basketball program?

After MPJ’s year in Columbia, the Tigers should expect an immediate turnaround for the program.

BLAKE HECKEL

Columnist

Michael Porter Jr.’s career as a Tiger is only expected to last one season, but the Columbia native could have a lasting impact on the Missouri basketball program.

With the season approaching, Missouri basketball fans are getting more excited by the day as they expect a tremendous season from Porter Jr. and his strong supporting

cast.

According to OddsShark, the Tigers’ odds to win the 2018 NCAA Tournament sit at +2000, tied for the sixthbest prediction in the nation.

These odds come as a considerable upgrade from last season, in which the Tigers had opening odds to win the NCAA Tournament of 500-1, according to the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook.

While all of the hype surrounding

Porter Jr. is exciting, Mizzou fans should also be looking at the state of the program after MPJ’s time is done.

When looking at the potential effect of the culture shift in the Missouri basketball program, the closest resemblance in recent years is Johnny Manziel and Kevin Sumlin’s culture shift at Texas A&M after the school’s move to the SEC from the Big 12 five years ago.

In the five years before Manziel

“MIZZOU FANS SHOULD ALSO BE LOOKING AT THE STATE OF THE PROGRAM AFTER MPJ’S TIME IS DONE.”

and Sumlin took over in College Station, the Aggies’ recruitment classes averaged a national ranking of 27th and an average recruit rating of .8628, according to 247Sports.

Then, Johnny Football was born as Manziel won the Heisman Trophy and led the Aggies to an 11-2 season in 2012. In the five years since that season, the Aggies average a nationally ranked recruiting class of 11th and an average recruit rating of .8917, according 247Sports.

Furthermore, the high-level recruiting by Sumlin has led to a significant jump in the win/loss column. In the five seasons before the rise of Johnny Football, the

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of her former coach, instead opting to be a resource to her players and provide a unique insight to the daily grind of collegiate tennis.

“For me personally, I’m kind of going to come in and be more like a mentor,” she said. “So I’m going to try and help them through the tough days because I just got out of it. I know what it's like and I know exactly what they're going through.”

Spearman’s transition hasn’t come without surprises. She learned how to keep herself in shape for tennis season during her playing career, but she has a newfound appreciation for the work ethic of those who have dedicated their lives to the coaching profession.

“I was shocked honestly at the two different worlds; it is very, very different,” she said. “I guess when you’re a player you're so wrapped up in just the tennis and the team dynamic and winning matches, but there is a whole other element that I had no idea went into it. I am exhausted at the end of the day and I

was just like, ‘Dang, I’m just as tired as if I was a player.’”

Despite some rough results during Gaston’s first year of leadership last season, which included a 2-11 record against Southeastern Conference opponents, Spearman has not lost faith in her former coach. She believes he is the right person to turn the program around.

“He’s grown it so much and the path that he’s on is the path that the program needs to be on,” she said.

“He’s going the right way to make this program a top program within the next few years.”

Spearman will look to accelerate

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In contrast, in their five seasons in the SEC, the Aggies have a record of 44-21 (.677), even in a more competitive conference.

A similar effect might be in the Tigers’ future with the addition of not only Porter Jr. but also head coach Cuonzo Martin. The Tigers’ five most recent recruiting classes before Porter Jr.’s averaged a national ranking of 40th in the country, according to 247Sports. Also, 18 players have transferred from Missouri in the last four years, including four four-star recruits.

As for the 2017 recruiting class, the combination of Porter Jr., Jontay Porter, Jeremiah Tilmon, C.J. Roberts and Blake Harris made for the fourthbest recruiting class in 247Sports’ national rankings. Since at least some of the 2017 recruiting class is likely

the program down Gaston’s path as she continues to soak up knowledge about her newfound profession. For now, she will accept the role of mentor and motivator, providing tough love when it is needed, but before her time in Columbia comes to an end, Spearman hopes to play a vital role in laying a foundation that will send the tennis program into its own golden era sooner rather than later.

Edited by Eli Lederman elederman@themaneater.com to stay with the Tigers for multiple seasons, the Tigers could experience a lot more loyalty to the black and gold for at least two or three seasons.

The Tigers have already landed four-star recruit Torrence Watson in the class of 2018.

If the Tigers can meet or even exceed their astronomical expectations going into the 2017-18 season, the program should anticipate a spike in highcaliber talent committing to play in Columbia. The departure of Porter Jr. shouldn’t be much of a deterrent either, as Jontay Porter and Tilmon will most likely play for Missouri until it is time to declare for the 2019 draft.

The combination of Manziel, Mike Evans and Sumlin was enough to cement Texas A&M football into the yearly SEC contender that it is today. There is no reason why the combination of Porter Jr., Jontay Porter and Martin can’t do the same for Missouri basketball.

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Michael Porter Jr. speaks to the media on Sept. 29, 2017, during Mizzou basketball media day. PHOTO BY ELI LEDERMAN | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

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How much renewing the Border War means to Mizzou Missouri and Kansas have been waiting since 2012 for a reinstatement of the historic Border War. THEO DEROSA

Columnist

Missouri and Kansas were on a break.

A permanent one, it was thought, until last week.

Since the Tigers left the Big 12 Conference for the SEC in 2012, the Tigers and the Jayhawks have found themselves devoid of thrilling games against one another on both the gridiron and the basketball court.

That is until this Sunday, it turns out. The historic rivals have pledged to get together once again on Sunday in Kansas City to play an exhibition basketball game with proceeds pledged to hurricane relief.

It’s just an exhibition, put on for an important cause, but it’s hard to imagine these two schools won’t take it seriously.

The last meeting in basketball between Missouri and Kansas was one of the all-time greats. In late February 2012, the Jayhawks erased a 19-point deficit in the second half, forced overtime and won by one point in the crazed confines of Allen Fieldhouse.

The game just three weeks before that one was a classic, as Missouri scored the last 11 points of the game, winning 74-71 in front of a packed house in Columbia.

In basketball alone, Mizzou and Kansas have met 268 times. Kansas has prevailed in 172 of those matchups, dominating consistently in the early history of the rivalry. The last time the two schools faced off on the court, few current Missouri students were enrolled. In fact, most of the Tigers’ current freshman class was wrapping up its last semester of seventh grade.

At the Sprint Center on Sunday, the rivalry will be renewed, at least in spirit. If you go: Be ready for The Antlers to brave the two-hour jaunt on I-70 and fill

Missouri forward Laurence Bowers goes up for a rebound Jan. 25 2010, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas. Missouri and Kansas will rekindle their rivalry this Sunday in a charity exhibition. MANEATER FILE PHOTO

a few rows, chanting “M-I-Z-F-k-U.” Yes, that means what you think. Yes, the k is lowercase.

Be ready for Kansas fans to pack the place, since it’s closer to Lawrence than to Columbia. They’ll provide a formidable home-court advantage, like they do at “the Phog.”

Be ready for a first glance at Missouri superstar Michael Porter Jr. and his brother Jontay Porter, along with other high-ranked recruits in Jeremiah Tilmon and Blake Harris.

Kansas will field a squad led by Devonte’ Graham and Malik Newman.

The Jayhawks bring their own set of brothers into the game in University of

Memphis transfers Dedric Lawson and K.J. Lawson.

Be ready for an amazing atmosphere.

I’m too young to have been to a game as a student between these two schools, but just by watching clips on YouTube, I can tell how much Mizzou Arena buzzed when Missouri and Kansas hit the court.

The rivalry — known as the Border War until being technically renamed the Border Showdown in 2004 — has defined the relationship between Missouri and Kansas since the 19th century.

On Sunday, current Missouri students will get to taste it for the first time. They’ll get to feel the passion that filled campus whenever

an MU-KU matchup rolled around.

They’ll get to bellow chants, cheer on the Tigers and chide the Jayhawks.

They’ll get to experience MU as it was and as it is meant to be: no longer devoid of its historic archrival.

Every yin has its yang. Every hero has his or her villain. Every Russell Westbrook has his Kevin Durant.

This weekend, Missouri will have its Kansas again. It remains to be seen how long that will hold true, so, Missouri fans, enjoy it while it lasts.

Edited by Eli Lederman elederman@themaneater.com

MEN’S GOLF

Hayden Buckley wins Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate

Missouri men’s golf finished fourth in the tournament.

COLE BOLLINGER

Staff Writer

For the second time this season, senior golfer Hayden Buckley finished at the top of the leaderboard. Buckley was the individual champion at the Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate this past weekend with a score of 17-under-par.

As a team, Missouri men’s golf finished fourth at 18-under-par. Penn State was the team champion with a score of 31-under-par.

Mizzou started off slowly on Friday, as it ended the day in seventh at three-under-par and eight strokes behind the leaders. The team bounced back in a big way on Saturday, taking the lead at one point before settling into second after two rounds. The Tigers shot 15-under-par on Saturday,

a season low. On Sunday, the Tigers shot even for the day and finished in fourth place.

Three Tigers finished under par for the weekend, but Buckley was the star. His weekend was highlighted by his play on Saturday, where he shot a 64, the lowest round of his career. Buckley followed that up with a 5-under-par round on Sunday, including six birdies and an eagle on hole No. 5. JD Hughes of Penn State finished second at 14-under-par.

Freshman Jamie Stewart and sophomore Rory Franssen also finished under par with scores of 4-under-par and 1-under-par, respectively. Stewart ended in a tie for 15th, while Franssen finished in a tie for 25th.

Freshman Jack Parker was 6-overHayden Buckley par for the tournament and finished in COURTESY OF MIZZOU ATHLETICS a tie for 51st. Senior Matt Echelmeier finished in a tie for 80th at 17-over-par.

Edited by Joe Noser The Tigers will return to action in for the Warrior Princeville Makai two weeks when they travel to Hawaii Invitational on Sunday, Oct. 29. jnoser@themaneater.com

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Lose the ponytail holder and grab a scrunchie Don’t worry about hiding your ponytail holder anymore; switch to the scrunchie and let it be seen.

KATIE HARFF

Columnist

We all know the routine of going somewhere with your friends and finding the perfect spot beforehand to take a round of pictures. You’ve also probably had the dreaded moment of realization that there was a ponytail holder on your wrist … in every single image captured, to be exact.

Kiss this problem goodbye and say hello to the scrunchie. No more hiding ponytail holders and slipping

them off your wrist before a photo op.

Scrunchies are practical and have now become a fashion trend. They don’t want to be hidden.

Like mom jeans, scrunchies made their mark in the ‘90s. They went away for a while and now they’re back. Back then, Becky from “Full House” showed us how to wear mom jeans and most of the Tanner girls gave prime examples of how to rock the scrunchie. Current examples lie in modern hipsters and a large amount of girls who once depended on ponytail holders.

In the ‘90s, scrunchies were typically used for hair ties. Now, they have also taken the place of the dreaded ponytail holder on most girls’ wrists. The difference is that I have never heard someone say “Shoot, my scrunchie was in that picture!” This

shows that the scrunchie is worn as a fashion statement more than anything.

When you picture a scrunchie from the ‘90s, your mental picture may consist of bright colors or velvet material. Now, scrunchies come in simple, neutral colors that aren’t obnoxious, so you can use scrunchies on a daily basis (even if the rest of your outfit doesn’t scream ‘90s).

Besides being fashionable, the scrunchie is even better for your hair than a ponytail holder. Ponytail holders tend to take a few strands of hair with them when you take them out, but since scrunchies are softer and have less elastic, that is less likely to happen. Wearing a scrunchie on your wrist makes it convenient and accessible to put your hair up in a hurry.

I personally prefer a scrunchie over a ponytail holder because it doesn’t hurt my head as much when I have my hair up in a high pony. Also, it stays in whether I’m laying in my bed, walking to class or working out. They work great for a low, messy bun if I need to get my hair out of my face, which can be hard to do with just one ponytail holder.

If you’re suspicious about this new trend that has returned from the ‘90s, don’t be. If the fashion side of the scrunchie isn’t what you’re concerned about, switching to using a scrunchie is a kind thing to do for your hair.

It’s time to give into ‘90s trends.

Stop hiding your ponytail holders and confidently wear a scrunchie, whether that’s on your wrist or in your hair.

Edited by Claire Colby ccolby@themaneater.com

RESERVES

ROTC program trains MU students for military careers after college “My public speaking ability and just general leadership ability has grown exponentially since being in this program,” said Emily Campbell, MS4 cadet battalion commander.

ALEXANDRA SHARP

Staff Writer

Alongside academic and organizational commitments, Reserve Officers’ Training Corps students dedicate hours of their college experience to preparing for the U.S. military. ROTC is a nationwide program that trains students for work in either the Army, Navy, Marines or Air Force in exchange for scholarship opportunities. While the reasons for joining ROTC vary, many students across the branches take pride in the training they do, looking forward to the future ROTC holds for them.

Midshipman Della Wiener, an ROTC naval cadet, signed up because she felt she was missing out on doing something important in her life. Although she initially didn’t know what ROTC was, once learning about the program, Wiener knew it was the right place for her.

“I joined ROTC, though, because I wanted to do something for the greater good,” Wiener said. “I was here for freshman year, and I just didn’t feel like I was fulfilling my purpose at college fully. I just felt like I should be doing more, and so I started looking into ROTC branches.”

In contrast to Wiener, Emily Campbell, MS4 cadet battalion

Naval Cadet and senior Della Wiener (right) and Reporter Alexandra Sharp (left) PHOTO BY KATE SEAMAN | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER commander, joined ROTC because of family obligations. While she originally did not wish to be a part of the program, she is now thankful she is a member of the Army ROTC branch.

“I honestly did not want to be in ROTC whatsoever, but [my parents] kind of prompted me to do it,” Campbell said. “I can say, though, that after about a semester doing it, I’m super glad that they made me because I wouldn’t want to be in anything else.”

ROTC consists of many different elements, including physical training, lab work and other outside activity options like the Rifle/Pistol Team for the Navy or the Cannon Crew for the Army. According to Ben Steger, firstyear Army cadet, physical training can be intense, but ROTC helps everyone grow no matter their abilities.

“Everyone has their own levels,” Steger said. “People understand

that, so when we do [exercise] as a company, we motivate each other.

We help each other out. We are definitely like ‘Hey, come on. You can walk with me; match my pace.

Like, let’s do this thing together.’”

Campbell has seen this to be true with her own experience. Previously not able to run a full lap around the stadium, Campbell is now one of the top cadets in her group. Additionally, Campbell said ROTC has helped her grow as a person, both in public speaking and leadership ability.

“I think ROTC in general has kind of taught me ... that I’m capable [of] a lot more than I think and capable of making decisions and taking charge when I need to,” Campbell said. “You just need to be confident in yourself, and I think that this program especially has really brought that out for me.”

One of the highlights of the

ROTC program for Campbell is the relationships she has fostered with her fellow cadets. Campbell believes ROTC’s unique program allows for teamwork to develop in a way that is different from other organizations.

“I think because [of] the camaraderie that I experienced, [this] is unlike anything I’ve ever been a part of before,” Campbell said. “I was really involved with things in high school like band and things like that, but I don’t think I’ve ever been as close to a group of people as the way that we are in ROTC because the things that we learn and the way that we have to train brings us a lot closer together than really anything else can make you be.”

Dedicated to the program and its values, Steger plans to take ROTC’s work to his future career. He has an eight-year contract with the Army through ROTC and plans to pursue active duty. Steger hopes to combine his military training and engineering major for his future career.

“I plan on going much longer than my first service contract,” Steger said. “So with that in mind, I’d like to ... be all in and make this my day-today job ... I have a skill which could be put in a civilian role — it would be engineering — however, I believe that switching back and forth would be very difficult for me.”

Planning on pursuing a career with the National Guard, Campbell is ready for what ROTC has planned for her in the future. Most of all, though, Campbell is prepared to serve her community.

“That is what it ultimately is about: to just be a servant to your community,” Campbell said.

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TALENT SHOW

Meet the freshman female lead of Sigma Sigma Sigma’s Homecoming comedy skit

The Tuesday Fling audience intently watches a clip introducing the next pairing’s skit and dance. PHOTO BY EMMALEE REED | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Freshman Anna Barone talks about her hopes and experiences leading up to the big night.

MAWA IQBAL

Columnist

She had never really acted before. Not in plays, not in musicals. She was a part of the makeup crew for a couple of her high school productions, but being on the actual stage was foreign to her.

But that didn’t stop freshman Anna Barone from tagging along with her friend to audition for Sigma Sigma Sigma’s homecoming talent show skit.

The skit centers around two MU seniors who, once they reach the center of Speakers Circle, are taken back in time to an alternate history in which the university existed during the birth of America in 1776. The founding fathers and Nicholas Cage also make guest appearances on this journey.

Barone didn’t really know what to expect at her first acting audition. One thing she did know was that she wasn’t hit with the usual

pre-audition jitters many prospective actors face before their casting calls.

“It really wasn’t that big of a deal,” Barone said. “The setting was pretty casual, too.”

It was down in the basement of the Sigma Sigma Sigma house. Those who auditioned were called into a separate room where they were met by a couple of upperclassmen from the sorority and the Sigma Chi fraternity.

One by one, people were called into the room, walking out of that door with a different, not very reassuring expression on their face from when they first walked in.

It didn’t take long before Barone found herself walking through that same door.

She was handed two scripts to read and interpret from, one from “Mean Girls” and the other from “Home Alone.” It only took a few minutes before Barone became one of the girls who walked out that door with a different expression on her face.

Her facial expression didn’t read uncertainty or anxiety; it read ease, with hints of laid-back nonchalance.

“I didn’t take too much pressure going into it,”

Barone said. “I was like, why not give it a shot?”

To her surprise, her shot ended up hitting the target.

A couple days later, Barone received an email informing her that she received a part that would remain unknown until revealed in person at their first rehearsal.

When she showed up to her first rehearsal, she quickly found that her surprise about earning a role proved to be nothing compared to how she felt when she found out that the lead female role was hers.

“I was totally shocked,” Barone said. “I was also a little scared because I didn’t know if I wanted that big of a role and all that pressure on me.”

She was definitely feeling the pressure now. She had never been on stage, bright lights highlighting every detail, the audience watching her every move. It freaked her out.

But that was before she started going to rehearsals, got acquainted with the skit and her character’s role in it and finally got onto the stage to rehearse.

“A lot of people told me that it’ll be okay and that I couldn’t even see the audience because of the

stage lights,” Barone said. “I finally believed them when we did our dress rehearsal.

That definitely gave me a confidence boost.”

It was enough of a boost for her to truly look forward to her time in the spotlight Monday night, maybe even look forward to more time in

the spotlight down the road.

“I would definitely do something like this in the future,” Barone said. “Acting is a lot of fun and it’s not that big of a time commitment for me either.”

Edited by Claire Colby ccolby@themaneater.com

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COFFEE SEARCH

MOVE searches for the best pumpkin latte just in time for fall

Lattes in the Columbia area were ranked on their taste, price and overall value.

ASHLEY DORF

Columnist

It’s officially fall, and with fall comes the plethora of pumpkin lattes. But of all the lattes in the land, only one can reign supreme.

To find the best pumpkin latte, three local coffee stores and one national chain were tested and ranked on a system of one to five “mugs” based on taste, price and overall satisfaction.

Kaldi’s Coffee “Baked Maple Pumpkin Latte” Eight ounces for $3.75 First in line was downtown Columbia’s Kaldi’s Coffee.

Its specific creation was the “Baked Maple Pumpkin Latte” which includes real pumpkin, maple syrup and espresso topped with whipped cream and nutmeg shavings.

The coffee and pumpkin flavors were prominent but not overbearing. The drink wasn’t overly sweet, either. This was surprising, considering that there was maple syrup in it.

Unfortunately, the drink was thicker than most lattes, and the addition of the nutmeg shavings was a bit overpowering on some sips.

Kaldi’s latte was strong overall, and although it was pricier, the taste was worth the extra money.

Rating: 4/5 mugs

Uprise Bakery “Spiced Pumpkin Latte” Eight ounces for $3.25 The third stop was downtown hotspot Uprise Bakery with a “Spiced Pumpkin Latte.”

Eight ounces of latte cost $3.25, about the midrange of the

lattes tested.

The latte came with no whipped cream and was noticeably bitter, likely from the higher ratio of coffee to other ingredients. Although it lived up to its “latte” label, the “spice” component of the drink was largely missing.

However, the pumpkin flavor tasted authentic and was reasonable in strength.

In this particular area, it was at an equal level with the two previous lattes.

Rating: 3/5 mugs

Lakota Coffee Company “Pumpkin Pie Latte” Eight ounces for $2.60 Lakota Coffee Company, situated just across the street from Kaldi’s, had a “Pumpkin Pie Latte” as its signature fall drink. It was the cheapest drink tested.

Unlike Kaldi’s, the Lakota latte did not come with whipped cream, so it appeared smaller than the previous drink. The milk/ foam swirl made it appear like a regular latte. It was also thinner, making it much easier to drink.

In terms of taste, the coffee flavor was the strongest from this latte — it truly lived up to its “latte” title. It also had a nice taste of pumpkin that was not overrun with spices. It was perhaps the most balanced flavor of all the lattes tested.

Lakota presented a wellflavored latte for a very reasonable price. The coffee taste was evident, which helped elevate the subtle pumpkin flavor.

Rating: 4.5/5 mugs

Starbucks Coffee “Pumpkin Spice Latte” Eight ounces for $4.05 The final latte of the day was from Starbucks Coffee, the only large chain in the taste test. At $4.05 for 8 ounces, it was by far the most expensive drink tested.

Like Kaldi’s, it was also served with whipped cream and spices on top.

Since it was expensive, it was expected to exceed the other drinks. Unfortunately, it disappointed on almost

every front. It was by far the spiciest drink, and that was distracting from the coffee and pumpkin notes. It was also very sweet; if it were to be blended up with ice, it might as well have been a Frappuccino — there’s already a Pumpkin Spice Frappucino, anyway.

Starbucks ultimately fell short to its local counterparts. It needed to tone down on spices and be less sweet to make a more well-rounded latte.

Rating: 2/5 mugs

While many of the pumpkin lattes impressed, one clearly stood out from the others. The winner is … Lakota Coffee Company and its “Pumpkin Pie Latte.”

This drink won with its consistency, rich coffee undertone and aromatic pumpkin flavor. In addition, it was the least expensive in comparison to drinks of the same size, making it the best pick for a warm fall drink.

Edited by Claire Colby ccolby@themaneater.com

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NIBBLING AWAY AT CORRUPTION

Trump’s actions legitimize hate groups

The president’s decision to speak at a conference organized by a hate group shows his true beliefs about LGBTQ people.

MADDIE NIBLETT

Opinion Columnist

Maddie Niblett is a freshman journalism major at MU. She is an opinions columnist who writes about politics for The Maneater.

“In America, we don’t worship government; we worship God,” President Donald Trump said on Friday morning from a podium at the Values Voter Summit, an annual convention for Christian social conservatives. At this event, Trump made yet another ominously biased speech that started with calling America “a nation of believers” and claiming that “we are strengthened and sustained by the power of prayer.” It is especially alarming that this event is put together by the Family Research Council, an organization that is designated as an anti-LGBTQ hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center. Trump referring to America in such blatantly religious terms is, to make a gross understatement, troubling.

To assume that our country is a “nation of believers” is to assume that America is inherently religious, namely Christian. While there are plenty of Christian people living and prospering in America, no single belief system defines the conglomeration of people that reside in this very large and diverse land. Trump’s comments set a dangerous precedent for people who do not fit into the category that the president was referring to; if we assume that the basis of American society is Christian, then, by default, non-Christian people are seen as a sort of “other.”

In America, we have a little thing called separation of church and state made possible by the First Amendment’s Establishment Clause.

This keeps the government from favoring one religion over another, as I’m sure you learned in second grade.

In the Supreme Court case Obergefell v. Hodges, the Court ruled that same-sex couples have a right to receive marriage licenses. The argument against this decision was that states should be allowed to exercise freedom of religion by not condoning same-sex marriage.

However, America is not a religious nation, and as such people should not be able to discriminate based on religious belief. This sentiment extends to larger society as well: Since America is not inherently associated with any particular religion, people living in America should not have any beliefs that are tied to religion forced upon them.

President Donald Trump speaks to members of the public and media Oct. 11, 2017, in an aircraft hangar at the 193rd Special Operations Wing in Middletown, Pennsylvania. COURTESY OF THE US AIR FORCE

Of course, one could argue that Trump, a self-proclaimed Christian, is only doing what many other presidents have done in the past, which is exercising his right to address a group of people that he identifies with. This would not be an issue if the people he received standing ovations from weren’t at an event sponsored by a legitimate hate group that handed out “hazards of homosexuality” pamphlets that outlined the group’s belief that homosexuality is a “public health crisis affecting us all.”

By speaking at the Values Voter Summit, Trump is sending a message to people who identify as LGBTQ that he does not support them at

all. Instead, he is supporting the bigoted, discriminatory, dangerously homophobic values of people who want to see America become a religiously motivated system that, instead of practicing tolerance and acceptance, denies LGBTQ people’s very existence in the U.S. America is supposed to be a place where people of all identities and backgrounds can flourish. When the leader of the country openly shows support for a hate group that tries to deny people the right to live life the way they want to because of discriminatory religious beliefs, you have to wonder whether the country is as tolerant of a place as you believe.

COLUMN

US withdraws from UNESCO, receives mixed responses Leaders around the world responded to the United States’ decision to withdraw from UNESCO in many ways.

ANNIE JENNEMANN

Opinion Columnist

Annie Jennemann is a freshman journalism and English major who writes about politics for The Maneater.

The U.S. State Department announced the decision to withdraw from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization at the end of 2018 on Oct. 12.

After World War II, a United Nations conference was held in 1945 in London to create an educational and cultural organization. This organization has responsibilities including coordinating international cooperation in areas such as education, science, culture and

communication. It creates a stronger tie between nations. UNESCO also makes sure children and citizens have access to education, grow and live in a cultural environment and enjoy freedom of expression.

Taken charge by France and the United Kingdom, 44 countries were to be represented in UNESCO, which has existed since Nov. 4, 1946. The U.S. has withdrawn from UNESCO in the past. In 1984, it withdrew during former-President Ronald Reagan’s administration, claiming pro-Soviet Union bias, according to Politico.

One question is, how will the world react to the United States’ withdrawal from this organization, and will the decision affect the world negatively? We must also worry about how this decision will affect us, especially during our country’s current administration. Personally, I believe the decision to leave UNESCO was wrong. My opinion comes from not only my views on President Donald Trump’s administration, but also viewing different opinions from around the world.

The United States’ decision to withdraw from UNESCO stemmed

from the country’s claim about the “need for fundamental reform” and “anti-Israel bias,” according to the Washington Post. One reaction to the decision has come from Israel. Since the U.S. and Israel are allies, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has begun to discuss and prepare for Israel to withdraw as well. He has called the U.S. “brave and moral” for its decision, according to France 24, an international news outlet.

This is an important topic, and it is crucial to keep allies around the world, but the U.S. is currently struggling internally to keep our own country intact. It is “brave” of us to withdraw, but brave only in a willingness to sacrifice the growth of freedom of expression, democracy and access to education.

France has responded to the decision by urging the U.S. to remain in UNESCO. Irina Bokova, the director-general of UNESCO and a Bulgarian politician, has responded to the actions with meaningful words about the organization, saying, “Together, we have worked to protect humanity’s shared cultural heritage in the face

of terrorist attacks and to prevent violent extremism through education and media literacy.”

Bokova has expressed “profound regret” about the decision the United States has made.

“At the time when the fight against violent extremism calls for renewed investment in education, in dialogue among cultures to prevent hatred, it is deeply regrettable that the United States should withdraw from the United Nations leading these issues,” Bokova said in a statement.

With all of the hatred existing in America presently, one of our main focuses should be to enforce the ideals and morals of UNESCO, not abandon it. Along with Bokova, I too express regret for my country disregarding the importance of education and democracy, but also the fight to end violent extremism.

UNESCO is about countries all over the world coming together to encourage democracy, education, science and diversity. These are all key things to create a better America.

Once again, our administration has taken a step back from “Making America Great Again.”

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HOMECOMING’S PAST

Missouri football sees Homecoming as chance to overcome past The Tigers, who attempt to put their early-season struggles behind them this week, will also have to get past another hurdle: last year’s Homecoming defeat.

ELI LEDERMAN

Sports Editor

On all fronts, Barry Odom is ready for a fresh start.

During his weekly press conference Monday ahead of his second Homecoming as the head coach of Missouri football, the former Tigers linebacker spoke about the longstanding tradition and spirit of Homecoming. He rattled off some facts about its history at Mizzou and discussed the importance of imparting the significance of the game on his players.

But on the topic of the last year’s 51-45 Homecoming loss at the hands of Middle Tennessee, Odom was a bit more brief.

“I won’t revisit last year,” Odom said. “We’ve had enough to worry about this year and obviously enough challenges leading up to Saturday.

We’ll have plenty of time to focus on that.”

Last year’s Homecoming debacle wasn’t the only thing that Odom and his team are looking to get over this week. During Sunday’s team meeting, after the Tigers fell to 1-5 on the season with a road loss Saturday night to Georgia, Odom symbolically put the first half of the season in the past. In a demonstration that nearly singed the eyebrows of those sitting in the front row of the room, Odom doused a series of objects with lighter fluid and burned away the Tigers’ first six games.

Tossed into the blaze were stat sheets, items referencing questionable officiating and a host of other things that represented the futility of the first half of the Tigers season.

His players ate it up.

“It got everyone pretty riled up, and he had to stop because the flames were getting big,” redshirt junior offensive tackle Paul Adams said. “The front row was starting to back up, like, ‘All right coach, it’s

A Middle Tennessee player escapes a Missouri tackle in the Tigers’ 51-45 loss on Homecoming weekend on Oct. 22, 2016. MANEATER FILE PHOTO

kind of getting hot in here; let’s put that lid on real quick.’ But it was a lot of fun and the energy was great.”

Tuesday after practice, the players universally agreed that after the incineration, the first six games were, in fact, behind them.

“We threw it all in the cooler, lit it on fire and said goodbye to it,” junior quarterback Drew Lock said. “We’ve got six games coming up for sure where we can go make a difference.”

With six games remaining on the schedule, the Tigers now set their focus on turning the season around this Saturday when the Idaho Vandals come to town. It’s a game that has the potential to set the tone for the rest of Missouri’s season, and Odom’s players know it. Even with the first half of the season in the rearview mirror, another hurdle still remains for the Tigers.

While Odom may be past last year’s Homecoming, several Tigers still have a sour taste in their mouths from the loss to Middle Tennessee.

Adams didn’t shy away from the notion that this weekend’s game held more significance than others, and for reasons larger than Homecoming itself. A number of players who were on the field for last year’s upset are not yet over it.

“That was kind of one of the things when we got off the plane Sunday; we got up here and we were like, ‘All right, it’s Homecoming week,” Adams said. “We can’t let another team like that come in [and beat us].

There’s a lot of pride when it comes to it, so obviously this week we’re working really hard.”

Redshirt junior offensive tackle Kevin Pendleton recalled the feeling of disappointment last year’s loss brought as well and said he feels that there is a sense of pride the Tigers must live up to when alumni come back to see the program they helped build.

“Last year wasn’t a great one, of course, against Middle Tennessee,” Pendleton said.

Against the Vandals, the Tigers will be looking to flip the script on both hurdles: overcoming an underwhelming Homecoming performance in 2016 and finding a way to salvage the 2017 season.

Adams and Pendleton are done harping on the past and are now ready to look forward.

“It’s kind of a fresh start; Coach Odom has hinted at it and all the coaches have,” Pendleton said. “The last six weeks, they don’t matter anymore. It’s all over, it’s all behind

us — we’re moving on.”

Ahead of what many on the team haved called the Tigers’ most important game of the season, Adams, a team captain, has taken the opportunity to be a different sort of leader for his teammates.

“I’ve been trying to be more vocal,” Adams said. “I’m usually the kind to sort of sit back and observe and pull the guy off to the side and talk to him a little bit. But I’m trying to be more vocal in front of groups, and not be scared of that.”

The two also have an opportunity to achieve a goal that neither will directly admit to: making a bowl game. With five losses on the season, it’s still an attainable goal, but one that is hanging on by a thread. Both see getting over the past and earning a win on Saturday as the starting point to getting to that place.

With the past behind him and his teammates, Pendleton already has a pretty clear idea of what he envisions for the Tigers going forward.

“We want to send these seniors out right, take them to somewhere nice and sunny, and hopefully a beach and some palm trees,” he said.

Edited by Joe Noser jnoser@themaneater.com

COMING HOME

Homecoming brings positive memories, sense of purpose to Missouri football Redshirt sophomore Jonah Dubinski: “It’s really cool because people I knew growing up or distant relatives would always come into town for Homecoming and now they get to come and watch me” JOE NOSER

Assistant Sports Editor There are few Saturdays more meaningful in Columbia than Homecoming.

The parade,

fans coming back into town, the celebrations of tradition and the football game combine to make the day one of the busiest and most exciting of the year.

But for a few Missouri football players, the festivities surrounding Homecoming are even more significant.

Redshirt sophomore Jonah Dubinksi, who grew up in Columbia and attended Rock Bridge High School, said Homecoming always brings back memories of his childhood.

“When you’re a kid, every Saturday at Faurot [Field] is something really special,” Dubinski said. “But [Homecoming] was pretty cool. I went to the parade growing up.”

Redshirt junior Paul Adams said that although he didn’t attend Homecoming festivities as a child, he’s grown to appreciate Homecoming week as a student.

“Every year since I’ve been here in college, it’s been a really fun week,” Adams said. “You can see the joy on campus, whether it’s the fraternities or sororities. There’s a lot of life here [during Homecoming]; there’s a lot of pride.”

Many of the players commented on how much they enjoy seeing alumni of the program come back for Homecoming. Redshirt junior Kevin Pendleton said there’s extra motivation on Homecoming to play well in front of the alumni.

“It’s just always special whenever guys come back, guys who laid the foundation of what this program is and what it needs to be,” Pendleton said. “So whenever we get the chance to pay respect to them, show them what we’re doing to respect them and give them a show, it means a lot to us. We’re just glad whenever alumni can come back and have a sense of pride in this program.”

Junior quarterback Drew Lock agreed with Pendleton and said that he also looks forward to seeing alumni coming back into town, especially players he grew up watching as

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T H E M A N E AT E R | H O M E C O M I N G | O CT. 1 8, 2017

DOWNTOWN

MOVE’s guide to dodging Homecoming crowds downtown After an early football game, visit these lower-key locations.

JANE MATHER-GLASS

Reporter

Homecoming weekend means that thousands of people will be flooding into Columbia and will want to hit all the classic downtown hotspots. Diners and grills will be packed, as will community staples such as Shakespeare’s and Harold’s. While these places are undeniably great, not everyone is willing to wait so long for food, and some may seek new places to get away from the hectic nature of Homecoming weekend. Here are some places to check out: Food If you are in the mood for pizza but don’t feel inclined to wait at Shakespeare’s, there are many other places throughout Columbia where you can get a good slice.

1. MidiCi on Broadway and Tenth is great for new pizza variations as well as the classics, and its swanky decor and relaxed atmosphere make for a great alternative.

2. Pizza Tree is another pizza staple that is lower key than Shakespeare’s and has many creative options, like a Bánh Mì pizza, as well as tmore traditional pizzas.

3. West Main Pizza 2 on Broadway is similar in style to Chipotle. Pick your crust, sauce, cheese and toppings and enjoy in a quaint setting full of Mizzou colors.

There are countless places aside from pizza spots to get away from lines as well.

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Main Squeeze is Columbia’s hub for vegetarian and vegan foods.

This place is no secret, but on a weekend like Homecoming it will have a slightly more relaxed environment.

5. Kaldi’s Coffee is across from Main Squeeze on Ninth Street. It may seem like just a coffee shop at first glance, but it has a wide array of sandwiches and salads and a cozy atmosphere that creates a great place to relax and eat.

6. Nourish is a great option for brunch if you don’t want to wait in line at Cafe Berlin.

The menu is completely free of gluten, refined sugars, soy and corn. It uses ingredients that are organic, locally sourced and sure to make you feel healthy.

Pizza Tree MANEATER FILE PHOTO

7. Cafe Poland is a great option if your tastes involve pierogies or crepes. Stop by for an authentic — and preservative-free — Polish meal.

Events If you’re interested in more than just Homecoming, there are music events this weekend as well.

1. Snail Mail’s show at Cafe Berlin on Friday will be a low-key but impressive night of indie rock.

2. The late Tom Petty’s annual birthday celebration will take place at Rose Music Hall on Friday. Before that, the venue has its donationbased, weekly happy hour.

3. Yappy Hour, which is essentially happy hour with dogs, will take place at Rose on Saturday, followed by a performance from Making Movies.

Homecoming is fun and the classic Columbia spots will always be amazing, but when you don’t want to wait in lines for food or you want to try something new, there are plenty of options. And your day doesn’t have to end when the football game ends — downtown Columbia has more events to keep you entertained.

Edited by Brooke Collier bcollier@themaneater.com

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T H E M A N E AT E R | H O M E C O M I N G | O CT. 1 8, 2017 MARCHING MIZZOU

Homecoming brings Marching Mizzou alumni back to their college days On Homecoming weekend, old band members get the opportunity to relive the collegiate band experience with a pre-game performance.

CHELSEA ROEMER

Staff Writer

For Marching Mizzou alumni, Homecoming weekend provides the opportunity to relive the collegiate band experience with a performance on Faurot Field.

On Homecoming weekend, the Marching Mizzou Alumni Band will perform during the pre-game show before Missouri’s game against the Idaho Vandals. The group is also known as M2AB, and is affiliated with the Mizzou Alumni Association.

M2AB started in the 1970s when a group of band members wanted to continue to play after graduation and reconnect with old friends. Since then, M2AB had performed during every Homecoming pre-game show.

All Marching Mizzou alumni are invited to participate and march on the field for the Homecoming game. Those unable to march due to physical restraints are known as visual marchers, who still keep the Marching Mizzou spirit alive by watching the performance on the field.

“Everyone is invited and encouraged to come back,” M2AB President Johanna Reed Adams said.

“This year we have about 130 people performing and about 20 visual marchers coming back to support us.

We are thrilled.”

On the day of Homecoming, the alumni are up and ready to play at 7 a.m. to practice their pieces for an hour and a half in their required uniforms: matching shirts and black pants. After, they are joined by the current members for an hour to practice their combined performance before heading to Memorial Stadium for the pre-game show.

“We get to run on the field by ourselves and play a few pieces,

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a young fan from Lee’s Summit, Missouri.

“A lot of people come back; that’s probably the coolest part about it,” Lock said. “A lot of guys that you once watched play come back and watch you play, which makes it kind of a cool game for all of us.”

Dubinski said he’s looking forward to having alumni and family alike watch him play and continue a family tradition.

“I had a ton of relatives that went here and they all came home for one Mizzou game a year, and I guess that would be Homecoming,” Dubinski said. “It’s really cool because people I knew growing up or distant relatives would always come into town for Homecoming, and now they get to come and watch me.”

Pendleton echoed Dubinski’s

A trumpet player plays during Marching Mizzou’s pregame show of the 2016 Homecoming game. MANEATER FILE PHOTO then the current students join us,” Adams said. “After, we leave and the students finish up the pregame.”

The alumni get to play popular Marching Mizzou songs such as the “Missouri Waltz” and “Old Missouri” as well as the “Star-Spangled Banner.”

Alumni ranging from all ages and sections of the band enjoy the chance to come back and play their instruments in front of the Homecoming crowd.

Callee Curtis, a recent MU graduate, plans to come back to play the cymbals for Mizzou drumline every chance she has.

“While I was in college, I would have laughed and said no to coming back,” Curtis said. “But I miss Marching Mizzou more than ever because it was such a big part of my life. I will take advantage of every opportunity to come back.”

Some Marching Mizzou alumni have been coming back every year since they graduated. One alumnus, Luis Actis, has returned every year to play the snare drum since he graduated in 2002.

“It's always a good time,” Actis said. “I have been in the alumni band for a while. I continue to come back because it's an opportunity to play that type of performance in front of excitement about seeing family.

“Any chance I get, I have family coming in,” Pendleton said. “They’re only an hour and a half, two hours away, so I’ll have a pretty big pool of people out here. I’ll get to see my grandma, so that’s always fun.”

Dubinski and Adams both mentioned that Missouri having the first homecoming in the country makes it extra special. But at the end of the day, the team’s objective is to be ready for Idaho.

“Anyone that’s the first to do anything, it’s got to be pretty cool,” Dubinski said. “But with the festivities, you just kind of put it out of your mind and it’s just another game where you gotta go get ready to play.”

Pendleton said the team’s mindset going into Homecoming is simple.

“Football is a game where we enjoy playing it and we put on a show for our fans and our families,” Pendleton said. “So whenever they get a chance to come out and see us and have a good time, we have a

a large crowd again and reunite with the people I marched with.”

During their four years in Marching Mizzou, the band members spend enormous amounts of time together.

The band has practice every day, on top of performances at every home football game and various other large events. The members remain close after they graduate, but the bonds are strengthened by events like Homecoming, which becomes a great way to reunite and catch up with one another.

“I miss the people,” Curtis said.

“The drumline was my second family because our life together was not just on the field; we were together 24/7 and created a bond. When I graduated, I thought I was going to have to leave my college friends behind and make new friends.”

Several band members became more than just friends, as romantic relationships have also formed.

Several of the alumni are married and have been together since their college days. Molly Froidl, a clarinet player, met her husband in Marching Mizzou.

“My husband marched and played the trumpet,” Froidl said. “We lived in the same dorm and he would make it a point to talk to me at rehearsal

and sit with me at the dining halls.”

Some alumni have relocated to the same area after graduation and now have children of the same age that have grown up together.

“Tons of couples have come from being together during Marching Mizzou,” Froidl said. “Some alumni have kids that march in the same band as my son at school.”

For one family, Marching Mizzou has stayed within a family tree for more than one generation. The director of Marching Mizzou Alumni, Hadley Haux, played the baritone as an undergraduate and graduate student in the early ‘80s. He now has children of his own who play for Marching Mizzou.

“I marched for seven years, then participated as a grad assistant for two years,” Haux said. “Now I have two children of my own, a son and daughter, that are in Marching Mizzou.”

During their collegiate careers, attending every football game and traveling to perform at destinations around the world provided the opportunity to form countless memories. But for many in Marching Mizzou, the most recalled memories are the ones made during football games.

“I definitely remember one of the rivalry games,” Actis said. “Everyone thought we were going to lose, but we ended up winning. Everyone rushed the field and ripped down the goal post, tearing it to pieces, then carrying it downtown. I actually managed to get a piece of the goal post. It was pretty cool.”

More than the memories that have been made through Marching Mizzou, members have formed friendships that will last a lifetime.

“There are so many people from different backgrounds in the group,” Curtis said. “I loved getting to know everyone, and everything was always so much fun.”

The Marching Mizzou Alumni Band will perform during the pregame show before the Homecoming football game at 11 a.m. Saturday.

Edited by Eli Lederman elederman@themaneater.com

PHOTO BY JULIA HANSEN | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER sense of pride in that. We’re looking forward to making some memories Saturday morning and afternoon.”

Edited by Eli Lederman elederman@themaneater.com

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FOOTBALL

No matter the score on Saturday, Idaho will win at Homecoming The 15-point underdogs will take home a $1.3 million payout from the University of Missouri.

BENNETT DURANDO

Staff Writer

When the Idaho Vandals travel to Columbia this week to play the part of the easy opponent in Mizzou’s Homecoming festivities, one school will come away a winner regardless of whether it triumphs or falls at Faurot Field on Saturday.

That school is not the University of Missouri.

Win or lose, Idaho is taking home a $1.3 million gain from the event, compliments of Missouri, just for participating.

The Vandals enter the competition 2-4 on the season, fresh off back-toback close losses to Louisiana-Lafayette and Appalachian State. Even a subpar Mizzou team will be a whole new level of opponent this year for the pride of the Potato State. “[Missouri has] played some really good football teams,” Idaho head coach Paul Petrino said. “Their D-line is definitely the strength of their defense.

They do a good job up front; they’re physical; they run hard; they get to the ball; they’re a fast-paced offense.

So there are definitely things that as you watch them, we see they have SEC players. They’re a good football team.”

Idaho, which has moved from conference to conference in recent years, was not able to find stable residency in the Sun Belt Conference and will be relegated to a lower league in the Football Championship Subdivision when its contract with the Sun Belt expires after this season.

These turbulent times aren’t taking away from the program’s excitement coming into this one at all, though. A landmark opponent on Idaho’s schedule, the 1-5 Tigers are the first SEC team the Vandals will face since visiting Auburn in 2015. This will be the first matchup between the two teams in 54 years.

And as is seemingly the case with many large schools uncertain about the stability of their own football programs, Mizzou placed its Homecoming week at a time coinciding with the visit from a mid-major opponent in Idaho, the smallest s c h o o l remaining on the T i g e r s ’ schedule.

In the eyes of University of Idaho Athletics, scheduling this kind of game, even against a struggling team such as Mizzou, serves primarily to provide student athletes with prime competitive opportunities. And, of course, to make money.

“Our number one priority is to provide the best student-athlete experience we can,” Idaho Athletic Director Rob Spear said in a statement. “Giving our programs the chance to compete against some of the top programs and conferences in the country, in great stadiums and environments, is an experience they will remember for the rest of their lives.”

It’s also true that the $1.3 million going Idaho’s way is, while actually somewhat larger than the standard, not

abnormal for a payment to a “cupcake” opponent. These small schools, which don’t always possess the steady revenue source advantages that bigger ones have, often arrange “guarantee games” with those larger universities to trade a supposedly easy home win for profit.

“It is also a financial reality for us that we need to play these guarantee games,” Dr. Spear said in the statement.

“There needs to be a balance, but it’s an all-around positive because our football program gets the opportunity to go out and compete a g a i n s t top-level opponents in an SEC atmosphere, which also helps us provide a premier studenta t h l e t e experience for all of our programs.”

E v e n Petrino, when asked about the potential to crash the homecoming party in Columbia, remained focused primarily on the pure scope of the game.

“I think our players are just excited to go into an SEC stadium and play that team,” he said. “Our guys will definitely be excited and fired up and ready to go in and try to play in that atmosphere.”

If the comments from Petrino and Spear, especially Spear’s reference to a “guarantee game,” indicate anything, it’s this: ultimately for Idaho, this game is a no-lose situation. With the Vandals currently holding as 15-point underdogs to Mizzou, there is no external expectation for them to win,

“WIN OR LOSE, WHEN THE VANDALS HOP ON THE PLANE HOME AFTER SATURDAY’S GAME, THEY’LL HAVE MINDS HEAVIER WITH EXPERIENCE … AND HEAVIER POCKETS.”

and seemingly not much internally either.

Such is not the case for Mizzou.

Guarantee games are known for occasionally backfiring on the big school when an upset occurs. It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it is undoubtedly embarrassing.

The most recent victim of one of these instances was also an SEC team, also called the Tigers, also hosting an underdog out of the Sun Belt and also in its homecoming game. Troy shocked LSU and the college football world twoand-a-half weeks ago by leaving Baton Rouge with $985,000 and a 24-21, memorable win.

Missouri’s Tigers are bitterly familiar with the experience of such a defeat as well. Last year, they brought in a cupcake worth $1.1 million for Homecoming. It did not go as planned, as the Blue Raiders of Middle Tennessee shocked the hosts in a 51-45 shootout, raining on the homecoming parade.

Idaho hopes to do the same thing this year but is not losing sight of the importance of seizing the opportunity to play on a big stage; in fact, the team’s motivation arises largely from just that.

“I think our guys are very excited to travel, to go play in that atmosphere and play there,” Petrino said. “They’re definitely excited to go play on the SEC Network and play to the best of their abilities. They’ll be excited and ready to go for the game, no question.”

Win or lose, when the Vandals hop on the plane home after Saturday’s game, they’ll have minds heavier with experience … and heavier pockets.

Edited by Eli Lederman elederman@themaneater.com

MIZZOU MADNESS

Missouri basketball set to host Mizzou Madness on Homecoming Saturday The event hosted by the men’s and women’s teams will consist of scrimmages, a 3-point contest and a dunk contest.

GARRETT JONES

Staff Writer

High-flying dunks. A 3-point contest.

And to top it off, an opportunity to build camaraderie between the teams and excitement for the fans.

That’s what’s in store for Saturday’s Mizzou Madness pep rally, a basketball exhibition that will feature scrimmages and contests between the Missouri men’s and women’s teams.

Scheduled to take place as part of Missouri’s Homecoming festivities, the event will begin at Mizzou Arena one hour after the conclusion of Missouri’s football game against Idaho, which kicks off at 11 a.m. at Memorial Stadium.

Missouri men’s basketball made headlines this past offseason with the hiring of head coach Cuonzo Martin and a nationally heralded recruiting class that was ranked the fourth-best in the nation and includes two fivestar recruits.

LEFT: Sophomore guard Terrence Phillips looks to create space for an open jumper against Eastern Illinois at Mizzou Arena on Dec. 17, 2016.

RIGHT: Sophomore guard Sophie Cunningham looks to the basket as she makes the winning shot. Cunningham had 26 points against South Carolina on Feb. 20, 2017, including the winning basket. MANEATER FILE PHOTOS

Missouri women’s basketball is coming off another successful season under head coach Robin Pingeton.

The Tigers rose to prominence in 2017 with their defeat of eventual National Champion South Carolina in February and a victory in the first round of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. Led by junior guard Sophie Cunningham, the Tigers look poised to be even better this year.

Both the men's and women's teams will hold scrimmages during the

event, which will also feature a dunk contest for the men's team and 3-point contests for both teams.

In 2016, Missouri hosted a similar event called Halloween and Hoops, in which the men’s team played an intrasquad scrimmage. Pingeton cancelled the women’s scrimmage due to injury concerns at the time.

That night, Jordan Barnett won the dunk contest with an emphatic dunk over Missouri’s mascot, Truman the Tiger. Similar excitement can

certainly be expected in Saturday’s event with the new influx of talent on the men’s side.

The 2016 event also had its share of theatrics, most notably when former head coach Kim Anderson rose from a coffin, attempting to defy the notion that many had “buried” Missouri. The stunt would wind up being more symbolic of Anderson’s future job status with the team.

Now ahead of the 2017 season, the attitude surrounding both programs has completely flipped, and the excitement about the two teams will be on full display Saturday afternoon.

After Saturday’s event, the two teams will each play exhibition games before the start of the regular season.

The women’s team plays against Southwest Baptist on Nov. 2 and McKendree on Nov. 6, followed by its regular-season opener Nov. 10 in the Hawkeye Challenge in Iowa City, Iowa, against Western Kentucky.

The men’s team will travel to Kansas City on Sunday to rekindle its rivalry with Kansas in the “Showdown for Relief” at the Sprint Center. The team will then begin regular season play Nov. 10 at home against Iowa State.

Edited by Eli Lederman elederman@themaneater.com

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T H E M A N E AT E R | H O M E C O M I N G | O CT. 1 8, 2017

ROYALTY

Homecoming royalty represent an array of organizations across campus Candidates reflect on their time at MU and their nominations to Homecoming court.

BROOKE COLLIER AND SIENA DEBOLT

MOVE Culture Editor, Reporter

The polls have opened to vote for the Homecoming king and queen candidates. The court has been narrowed down to the top-10 royalty candidates from more than 130 nominees.

MOVE talked to eight of the 10 royal candidates about the Homecoming royalty process, their organizations and fellow court nominees.

The Homecoming royalty process is rigorous, beginning with a nomination from an organization on campus, an application and two rounds of interviews to get to the top 10. In the final week leading to Homecoming, students can expect to see candidates around campus for the remaining activities such as the talent show, the parade and the football game on Saturday.

Junior Tori Schafer, representing Alpha Delta Pi as the Homecoming court nominee, was able to count on her sorority sisters to encourage her throughout the process.

“I had a really good support system through my sorority sisters,” Schafer said. “That was nice, feeling them 100 percent behind me and telling me to go for it and that I deserved to be here. I think hearing that really motivated me.”

This year’s candidates represent a wide group of organizations, including Mizzou Alternative Breaks, Mizzou Tour Team, fraternities, sororities and the Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention Center.

Senior Hannah Feagan is excited to represent the RSVP Center as a Homecoming royalty court. She has volunteered with the organization since her freshman year and is an RSVP educator, a position that requires a semester-long course and 70 or more hours of work per week, Feagan said.

“Students like me who do violence prevention deserve the honor to be examples to other universities of how we should start honoring violence prevention and students getting involved with violence prevention of their peers on campuses,” Feagan said. “I’m just really happy to be that example and be representing RSVP.” Senior Ana Perez also believes representation is a big deal when it comes to being royalty candidates. She represents MAB. “For me, representation is so important, and I feel as if me representing MAB will be something that I will definitely remember [in the years to come],” Perez said.

As Saturday approaches, not only are the football players imagining a win for the team against the University of Idaho, but a few of the royalty candidates have been imagining what it would be like to win the Homecoming king or queen title.

Senior Chris Dade, a Missouri native, remembers watching Mizzou football games as a kid.

It’s been surreal for him to be a part of the Homecoming traditions.

“I remember as a kid, I would sit through all the football games and Homecoming was always my favorite,” Dade said.

“If you were to tell me as a kid that I would be a top-10 royalty candidate and I won, that would just absolutely blow my mind.”

The final ten candidates for Homecoming COURTESY OF @MU_HOMECOMING Being chosen as Homecoming queen is considered an honor, and senior Lillie Heigl, who also represents MAB, has thought about the impact it could have on her campus legacy.

“Being crowned queen would be incredible, but any of them deserve it,” Heigl said. “I think it would be validation that what I’ve done on campus has left a mark and has mattered to people but at the same time, everyone is incredible and everyone deserves it.”

The candidates have enjoyed their time working together, going to the Homecoming

events, interviewing together and getting to know each other better. They all admired each other for their efforts and dedication to the university.

“It’s really humbling to be one of the top 10 chosen,” senior and Missouri Students Association President Nathan Willett said. “If you looked through all of the names of the people who had been nominated, it shows how great our university is and there’s so many cool stories that so many people have.”

Senior Brandon Splitter, who represents It’s On Us, has also

realized that he is a part of an impressive group of candidates.

“These are some of the most inspiring, dedicated and hardworking people that I’ve ever met, so being able to be a part of this with them is something that I will always be super grateful for,” Splitter said.

But Homecoming is about the alumni coming back to their alma mater. This tradition is the reason Mizzou celebrates.

Senior Sean Earl reflected on the importance of the alumni to Homecoming.

“At the core of it, I love the return of our alumni,” Earl said.

“I think Homecoming is the biggest event at our university and it’s the event where you have people from all different walks of life coming to campus for this one special event. I like to see how the city of Columbia embraces everything, whether they went to Mizzou or not because I think the city really feeds off the energy that Homecoming provides.”

The 2017 Homecoming king and queen will be announced at halftime during the football game on Saturday.

Edited by Claire Colby ccolby@themaneater.com

OCTOBER 11, 2017