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While John Keiser was the eighth president of Missouri State, he helped expand the graduate program and the online course offerings.

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the top universities for grapevine research, and the West Plains campus provides education to impoverished rural areas, according to Smart. All of these achievements accomplish MSU’s public affairs mission.

lon, Wehr Band Hall and Bear Park South were just a few of the buildings that were added during Keiser’s presidency. Melton Hall and Lybyer Hall were also added to West Plains’ campus.

“We were no longer just a regional university,” Smart said.

“The new name allows us to better recruit faculty and students nationally and internationally. Our profile within the state is greater, giving us an opportunity to better advocate for our needs.”

While Keiser MSU President Clif Smart will be remembered as the presWhile serving as president, Keiser ident who implemented the public affairs initiated the name change, turning South- mission and helped with the university west Missouri State University to what name change, one of the major things we know today as Missouri State Univer- faculty and alumni will remember Keiser sity. This change happened in 2005. by is his famous saying: “It’s a privilege MSU President Clif Smart said the to be a Bear.” name change happened because the uni“He thought that if you were a memversity was growing dramatically, not ber of an organization, you should have only adding students but different pride in that organization,” Baker said. courses, programs and buildings.

Strong Hall, the Jane A. Meyer Carilu See KEISER, page 9

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There are two things all Missouri State University students are told throughout their college years. The first is about MSU’s public affairs mission, which is one of the most important things students learn while in college.

The second is that MSU made its name change to show its hope for the future.

The man who paved the way for these two things, former Missouri State President John Keiser, passed away last week on January 19 at 79.

Keiser served as the eighth president of Missouri State from 1993-2005. Before coming to MSU, Keiser was the university president at Boise State University from 1978-1993. Several university faculty thought Keiser’s past experiences as president helped him lead MSU for a little over a decade.

A major priority of Keiser’s was establishing MSU’s public affairs mission. The statewide public affairs mission eventually led to an emphasis on ethical leadership, cultural competence and community engagement in all students, both while in college and in their futures.

“The mission is what truly sets us apart in higher education,” Smart said in a press release.

James Baker, vice president for research and economic development and international programs at MSU, served with Keiser at Boise State and came to MSU with Keiser as his chief of staff. He said Keiser established a public affairs mission at Boise State before coming to MSU. He said Keiser had always been interested in public affairs and citizenship. That interest is what led Keiser to establish public affairs missions at both Boise State and MSU Baker said the public affairs mission at MSU has grown since it was established in 1995.

“It has become part of Missouri State’s culture and fabric,” Baker said.

While Keiser was president, he placed high importance on expanding MSU’s influence. During his presidency, he emphasized campuses at Mountain Grove, MO; West Plains, MO; and Dalian, China.

Missouri State’s focus is not only statewide, but also international, so the China campus gave MSU a global focus.

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Calendar

Tuesday, Jan. 26

Victoria Goro-Rapoport “Inhabiting Mystery,” 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Brick City Building Four Printmaking and Ceramics Students' Biennial Exhibition, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Student Exhibition Center Amy Pfrimmer - Voice Guest Artist Recital, 7:30-8:30, Ellis Hall 217B Clarinetist Narek Arutyunian, 7:309:30, Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts

Wednesday, Jan. 27

Victoria Goro-Rapoport “Inhabiting Mystery,” 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Brick City Building Four Printmaking and Ceramics Students' Biennial Exhibition, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Student Exhibition Center

Thursday, Jan. 28

MSU Retired Faculty Staff Event, 10-11:30 a.m., Meyer Alumni Center hospitality room

Friday, Jan. 29

Last day for 50% refund/credit for Spring 2016 first block classes, all day

Saturday, Jan. 30

Refuse to Be a Victim, 12:30-4:30 p.m., Darr Agricultural Center room 118

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Refuse to be a Victim Workshop

The Missouri State Outreach Program will be hosting “Refuse to be a Victim,” an event where students can learn how to avoid dangerous situations. The workshop focuses on personal, home, automobile and technological safety.

Retired Springfield police officer David Crews and retired Greene County Sheriff Michael Brooks will be the special guests.

“Refuse to be a Victim” costs $25 and will be held at the Darr Agricultural Center in room 118 from 12:30-4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 30.

To register, visit http://noncredit.missouristate.edu /RefusetobeaVictim.htm

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Panhellenic Association Nixon delivers his final State of the State Address balancing the budget

By Emily Joshu is working on bringing a and cutting taxes.

Staff Reporter “Strict fiscal dis@EmilyJoshu new sorority to campus course has helped proBy Courtney Cramer Staff Reporter @courtneyrcramer

Missouri State University’s Fraternity and Sorority Life may be growing, according to Bailey Becker, a junior majoring in communications and the president of the Panhellenic Association, or PHA. In early February, Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Omicron Pi and Alpha Sigma Tau will be presenting to the Missouri State community at the invitation of PHA’s Expansion Committee. After the presentation, the process will move forward, and PHA will decide which, if any, of the groups will be coming to Missouri State University.

Though nothing is set in stone, Becker is excited for the potential growth to the campus.

On Wednesday, Jan. 20, Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon gave his final State of the State address. The democratic governor spoke with hopeful authority and even appeared emotional. Though he discussed many issues from agriculture to the automotive industry, he also adhered to the collegiate audience.

Nixon stated that he wants to downsize state government and File photo/THE STANDARD plans to do so by proGov. Nixon visited MSU last semes- moting fiscal responsiter to discuss campus renovations. bility. This includes

tect our AAA credit rating, giving us the opportunity to make essential, long overdue investments,” Nixon said.

Many of those investments will be allocated for public universities in Missouri, such as improvements to university engineering programs.

If public universities meet certain requirements, Nixon will give them $25 million.

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Everything you need to know about FAFSA Find out what changes have been made to FAFSA and how to get financial aid for next school year

tribution (EFC) is below $12,000.

At MSU, qualified students receive a minimum of $1,500 just for comEvery year after Jan. 1 the Free pleting the FAFSA. Application for Federal Student Aid, While completing the FAFSA or FAFSA, is available for students can be challenging, one helpful to fill out. But this year is different. thing provided is the toolbar located Now, students must have an on the right hand side of the appliFSA ID (Federal Student Aid ID) to cation. This toolbar provides tips complete the FAFSA. and answers to common questions Your parents’ social security numbers According to the Federal Student while filling out the application.

Your driver’s license number (if you have one) Aid website, the FSA ID replaced Default Prevention CoordinaYour alien registration number (if you are not a U.S. citizen) the Federal Student Aid pin because tor Brett Heman, recommends that it provides more security. To create a Federal tax information or tax returns including IRS W-2 inforstudents use the IRS Data FSA ID, complete the form at Retrieval system to submit the mation, for you and your spouse (if you are married) and for https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm.

FAFSA. However, he warns that it your parents (if you are a dependent student): The FAFSA is the only free may take up to two weeks for the application for federal student aid.

Social security number tax information to appear in the Students are able to receive aid actual application so the earlier IRS 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ such as subsidized and unsubsistudents fill it out, the better.

Foreign tax return and/or tax return for Puerto Rico, Guam, dized loans, grants, and work study.

Additionally, FAFSA Frenzy is American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Marshall March 31 is the priority deada nationwide event held in Februline for completing the FAFSA. If ary where students can get profesIslands, the Federal States of Micronesia or Palau submitted after this deadline, only sional help filling out the FAFSA. Records of your untaxed income limited funds will be available.

In Springfield, there will be a Information on cash, savings and checking account balances Vicki Mattocks, director of the FAFSA Frenzy on Feb. 23 at the Financial Aid Office, stresses the and investments Kraft Administration Center and importance of filing early. StuFeb. 28 at Ozarks Technical Comdents can use last year’s numbers munity College. to fill it out if they are still waiting Questions can be directed to on tax returns. the Office of Student Financial “That will still get you in as an ered for some aid that other students deadline also automatically qualifies Aid, located in Carrington 101. Stustudents for the Access Missouri dents can also visit https://studenon-time applicant,” Mattocks said. wouldn’t be.”

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Satisfaction guaranteed: Building something for yourself

By Spencer Martin Columnist @Spencer_XC

Photos courtesy of Deanna Del Ciello

In the greater Washington D.C. area, about 2 feet of snow fell over the weekend shattering major records.

Disdain for cold winter, but love to Jonas Brothers

Have you ever made something with your hands? Like really made something?

It feels incredible. I’m sure most of you have experienced the euphoric feeling while completing your newest LEGO set or that nostalgic feeling when you make a Play-Doh cake. You can feel the creativity flowing from your fingertips and your sandbox responds exactly as you anticipate.

I’ve done something similar––three times, actually; I’ve built a computer tower.

The first thing I have to note is that this can seem misleading. No, I didn’t actually build the parts or create the case using a plastic mold. When someone builds a computer, it generally means they ordered all the parts and put it together on their own.

After doing this three times now, I can safely say that it has one the strangest and best euphoric feelings I’ve ever experienced.

Let me walk you through the process a little bit.

The first step is of course to order

your components and make sure that all the parts are compatible with one another. The cool thing about getting to hand pick your parts is that you can personalize your machine to whatever spec you want.

Souped-up processor? Sure, why not. A video card that CAN run Crysis?

Break the bank and go for it. A tower case with some dope flames? I suppose, if you’re into that sort of thing.

Whatever you’re looking to build is going to become your brainchild, so go crazy—relative to your disposable income of course.

Now comes the fun stage of paying a few hundred, or thousand, dollars and then waiting anxiously for your parts to arrive in the mail. The wait is painstaking, yet oh-so worth it.

Once everything arrives, it’s time to take stock of your items. Make sure you’ve got everything you ordered and that everything appears intact.

After you’ve checked your new components, it’s time to set aside a decent length of time to put everything together. The first two times I built a PC tower, it took me about eight hours each time. I’m not sure how that compares with other recreational builders, but I wanted to make sure I got the assembly

right the first time so I didn’t have to replace a $350 processor—it just seemed like a good idea.

Truth be told though, one long build session is ideal in comparison to shorter sessions over a few days. You don’t want unnecessary dust inside your case and you definitely don’t want lose small screws and other important pieces. Just set aside a large block of time and put it together step by step.

While I can’t elaborate much on the specific directions here for space reasons, the PC World website has a great build guide you can follow.

Once you’ve finished your build, though, it’s time to marvel at your creation.

When it’s all said and done, the feeling is incredible. After slaving over a tiny motherboard inside a cramped aluminum case fiddling with parts that can cost a few hundred dollars apiece, you experience a strange euphoria. And then it finally hits you: I made something.

With these two hands. I felt the heartbeat of creation and it was one with my own.

The moral of the story? Seeing something of your design and creation reach its potential is wonderful. Now, if only I could think of a name.

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Since the end of my hibernation, also known as winter break, I have been a little less than keen on current events.

Though news is my usual facet, I have become my seasonal hermit, only inviting sleep and food into my personal bubble. My mom calls this a “problem,” and I call that fingerquote-problem the awful few months that we call “winter.”

In most climates, I am shivering or complaining about being cold, so three to four months of bitter cold is the furthest thing from enjoyable I could possibly imagine. I literally wear two pairs of pants every single day.

Along with my thigh-to-pant ratio being way off, I have to shove my shoulders into a few too many dri-fit shirts, itchy sweaters and aggravating jackets. No one likes feeling like they’re about to Hulk-smash out of their tragically uncomfortable winter wear.

While we are on clothing, let me just mention how awful scarves are when they get caught in earrings; they are also awful considering you are turtlenecked in your own drool, snot and tears.

Some crazies manage to call this their favorite time of year. They dress up winter with made-up fancified creatures and really delicious, aesthetically pleasing cookies that I can’t have, and call my personal hell a winter wonderland.

Though hot chocolate is delicious and feels great scorching the back of my throat, this is the only case of chocolate not solving my issues. Candy canes do not make ice skating to class any easier and presents will not fix my tailbone. Winter sucks.

My latest advocates for the agreed hatred of winter are The Jonas Brothers. Though I have had a successful start to my hibernation, my sleepy eyes could not help but stumble upon the spectacle that is Winter Storm Jonas.

This information was brought upon me via Twitter, where I saw a beautifully Photoshopped image of the glistening faces of Kevin, Joe and Nick beaming over the United States. Through deductive reasoning and a quick Google search, I learned that the singing trio has become the face of the terribleness that winter brings to all.

The demonous storm has carried over a foot of snow to over 14 states, while breaking six records on the east coast for most snowfall. Poor West Virginia saw 3 ft. 6 in. of the powdery deviant, while those in Kentucky saw the arrival of almost 2 ft. of temporary hell.

Not only has Jonas frozen transportation lines on the east coast, but winds up to 85 mph have been recorded. With freezing comes melting, so many states in the east also saw impactful flooding as water levels rose up to four feet above average.

This isn’t your average, awful and mind-numbing winter storm, it is reported that more than 30 people have already lost their lives. While the affected dig themselves and their grandma out of the tundra, winter just delivers some more punches to the throat with a barrage of weather and climate torment.

I already hate the cold enough, and seeing images of those shoveling their lives from under the snow only reaffirms my point: winter sucks. If Donald Trump can have a decent standing in this year’s election, we, with enough effort and charisma, can end the cruel and unusual punishment.

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I graduated with a class of 46 people in high school in a small town called Vienna, Missouri. Vienna is between Rolla and Jefferson City and has a population of a little over 600 people. It’s one of those towns that most people miss if they blink.

Going from a high school that had 200 people total to a college that had over 20,000 was a big shock. At Vienna High School, everybody knew everybody and their families. Over half of that school was related to each other in some way it seemed like.

When I first came to MSU two and a half years ago, I was terrified to see all of the different faces. I didn’t know anybody except for a couple of people who I went to high school with. Plus, I had major anxiety about not making any friends in college.

And then there was the horror of trying to find the buildings and classes at MSU. At Vienna High School, majority of my classes were in a single hallway.

So, you could imagine how high my stress skyrocketed when I realized I had to go from the third floor of Strong Hall all the way to the third floor of Craig in less than 15 minutes.

At the time, campus seemed so big, and I didn’t want to be known as the girl who was always late to class.

Missouri State was like a huge ocean and I was the little clownfish that got lost in it.

Now, two and a half years later, I’ve come to realized that MSU actually isn’t that big and horrifying. No, it’s not Vienna High School, but it’s not like walking into New York City either.

It’s the second semester and for a lot of you, you’re returning and are already familiar with campus. You already have friends and have formed connections from last semester or

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last school year.

However, for others who just started at MSU this semester, these first few weeks of this semester might have been a struggle of where everything is and who everyone is.

Maybe you transferred from another college. Maybe you graduated from high school a semester early. Maybe you took a break from college and are coming back for another degree or just to take some interesting classes. Whatever the reason, you’re not familiar with MSU, and it can be scary. You might be feeling what I felt during my first few weeks of college.

MSU can seem like an entire city that you’ll never learn how to navigate. It might seem like everybody knows everybody but you since they had all last semester to meet people.

The cold and snow might not help boost your confidence in your first semester either. And even though it’s going into the third week, you’re still struggling to get the hang of MSU and might even be questioning coming here and being a bear.

You might not be completely comfortable with MSU right now, and that’s okay. It’s only the third week. This kind of thing takes time, especially if you’re coming from a small school or are just getting into the whole college life.

Everybody has been in your shoes at some point. Everybody you see walking to class had to experience their first semester at MSU at some point, whether it was in the fall or spring semester. They experienced the same struggles and doubts that you are dealing with.

You’re not alone in trying to follow your passion and find your place. You’ll figure everything out. In the meantime, go take a picture with the PSU bear as it’s covered in snow. Buy a MSU sweatshirt. Go to the basketball games.

You might not realize it, but over the next few months, you’ll start to get out of your old comfort zone and become comfortable being a bear.

Like Neale Donald Walch said, “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.”

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Sneak Peek: Wicked at Juanita K. Hammons Hall ‘Defy Gravity’ and win discounted tickets for upcoming performances

By Rebecca Biundo Design Editor @rebeccabiundo

After touring around the country, Wicked is coming to Springfield at Juanita K. Hammons Hall in association with Celebrity Attractions. The Wizard of Oz prequel musical has been touring since its opening on Broadway in 2003.

Written by Stephen Schwartz, Wicked is the story of the Elphaba (Emily Koch), a girl who was born with green skin and has a hard time making friends while away at school. Galinda (Amanda Jane Cooper), who later becomes known as Glinda, is a blonde popular student. The pair immediately butt heads but as time goes on, become friends.

Megan Masako Haley plays Nessarose, Elphaba’s sister who is confined to a wheelchair after birth problems.

Masako Haley, had been interested in acting on Broadway ever since she was a little girl.

“I have always loved singing and dancing and when I was 12, my parents took me to a children’s production of ‘The Music Man’ and I knew then that’s what i had to do,” Masako Haley said.

Originally from San Jose, California, Masako Haley graduated from Brigham Young University in Utah with a BFA in Music Theater and Dance. She performed in several productions in her college career including Peter Man and Merrily We Roll Along.

Masako Haley said that the audition process for Wicked was intense but worth it.

“I started my audition in late September/mid-October and six weeks later the tour started, right before Thanksgiving,” Masako Haley said. “It was my first time auditioning for Wicked but then I got a callback. I had a workshop

with an audition director and then a final callback with Stephen Schwartz.”

When she got the call that she was cast, Masako Haley was ecstatic.

“It was really exciting. Wicked came out when i was in 7th grade, so now even to just to audition for (Nessarose) was just really fun,” Masako Haley said.

Masako Haley said being on the road is fun because the cast gets along really well and has become more of a family.

“We don’t go to work until 6 p.m. so my sleep schedule is off but you get to sleep in, and go shopping, go to museums, hiking and just touristy things,” Masako Haley said. “The whole cast gets along really well, you kind of have to when you are touring together, but everyone is supportive of each other, it’s really nice.”

This is only Masako Haley’s fourth stop on the tour but the next two stops are California, which she is excited about.

“I’ll get to live at home and my parents will be there, I’m really excited about going back,” Masako Haley said.

In association with Celebrity Attractions, performances run February 3-14.

Ticket prices start at $39.

Tickets may be purchased online at HammonsHall.com, at the Hammons Hall box office, or by calling 417-8367678.

According to Celebrity Attractions, there will be a lottery for a limited number of discounted seats will be held for each performance of Wicked.

To participate in the lottery, students must arrive two and a half hours prior to the performance, in the Hammons Hall lobby to enter their names in a drawing.

30 minutes later, names will be drawn for a limited number of orchestra seats at $25.

Photos Courtesy of Celebrity Attractions, By Joan Marcus Winners must pay in cash, have a valid photo ID and be present to win. Above: Megan Masako Haley (Nessarose) and Emily Koch (Elphaba) star in the upcoming proThere is a limit of two tickets per win- duction of” Wicked” at Juanita K. Hammons Hall. Below: Masko Haley and Sam Seferin (Boq) share a scene together. Wicked has toured across the country, including Springfield. ning entry.

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Brain Freeze: Pineapple Whip opens for three days for annual winter event Students enjoyed local soft-serve favorite as temperatures continue to decrease

By Sarah Teague Staff Reporter @SarahTeague96

P-Whip lovers can breathe a sigh of relief this winter. According to the owners of Pineapple Whip, the frozen treat was offered from Jan. 21-24, thanks to the second annual Whip Solstice event.

Pineapple Whip is a local, dairy-free, frozen dessert company that is normally only open in the summer months. However, Pineapple Whip came out of hibernation last weekend for locals and students to enjoy.

“It’s a good idea, especially since it’s so cheap,” Kendra Key, freshman hospitality and restaurant management major, said. “A lot of college students come out here. We’re just all here to enjoy it even though it’s cold.”

Co-owner Zach Fortner explained the family busi-

ness tried the event out last year, and people waited in the cold to get a taste of summer.

“We’re upgrading a little this year,” Fortner said.

“We got a couple of those space heaters which will be out in front of each trailer so people can warm up.”

Whip Solstice was held at 3850 S. Campbell Ave. starting Thursday. Flavors include classic pineapple, mango-peach and strawberry-kiwi for the lines expected.

“I wouldn’t trade my job for the world. It’s been pretty great,” Fortner said. “I just get to make people happy all day, except for in the winter (when we shut down).”

Now Fortner and his family have found a way to bring that happiness back in the dead of winter with space heaters and classic flavors Springfield families Sarah Teague/ THE STANDARD can enjoy.

“I think they should open (Pineapple Whip) right From left: Ayron Osborn, Kendra Key, Lydia Kentch, Paige Dobiecki, on campus, or right next to it,” Lydia Kentch, fresh- Rebecca Hopper and Sydney Ladendecker enjoy Pineapple Whip’s man undeclared said. pop-up event. The whip was available in two flavors for the weekend.

“13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers Of Benghazi”: Good outweighs bad

By Nathan Momper Movie Reviewer @mompermagic

Before Sept. 11, 2012, Benghazi was a Libyan city of half-a-million people that most Americans hadn’t even heard of. Now, the city is synonymous with a hotbed of political controversy surrounding the State Department dropping the ball. If I may, it was less of a dropped ball and more of a fumble on what would’ve been the winning drive of the game, only to have ISIS gain possession and move on toward winning the Super Bowl. After repeated, and unheeded warnings from the US ambassador in Beng-

hazi of an ensuing attack, a mob rushed the very poorly defended consulate and burned it to the ground, killing the ambassador and several other American citizens.

The whole ordeal was politicized to the point of adding “gate” as a suffix to Benghazi. America chalked it up as another reason to stay out of the Middle East, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and/or staff as well as the CIA looked indecisive,to put it kindly. And Michael Bay decided to make a movie about the bizarre events.

Bay is known for making movies for teenage boys. It’s a statement he has proudly confirmed. His overthe-top, style -over-substance filmmaking has gotten him into hot

water with critics and most film buffs. But, Bay has continued to be a blockbuster-making machine.

“Bad Boys”, “Armageddon”, “Pearl Harbor” and the “Transformers” series have all been massive commercial hits whilst sacrificing what is deemed quality filmmaking. It is hard to deny that Bay has a very attractive visual aesthetic. However, film enthusiasts (myself included) have been looking for a more mature side of the prolific director.

For the most part, “13 Hours” is proof that Bay wants to put his big boy britches on.

Though the events portrayed in this movie quickly became shrouded in bureaucracy, Bay’s adaptation is quite apolitical. He’s telling the

story of the CIA-contracted soldiers (John Badge Dale, John Krasinski) that fought back against the attackers to save Americans, even when they were commanded not to. To Bay’s credit, the subject matter is handled tactfully. No, there aren’t any ebonics-spitting, racially insensitive robot cars in this flick. The film works as a slow build to a chaotic firefight. Unfortunately, “13 Hours” still suffers from Bay’s excessive approach.

For instance, the first action scene features far too much shakycam and rapid-paced editing to even comprehend what is happening or who is who underneath uniforms and dark lighting. The end of the film provides the slo-mo, macho-

jingoism that was thankfully absent from the rest of the movie. And overall, “13 Hours” is too long. I began to think the title reflected the actual runtime of the film. At almost two and a half hours long, it felt like Bay didn’t want to let his movie end, even when it could have been cut to a cool two hours.

But the good outweighs the bad for “13 Hours”. The cast works really well together (John Krasinski went from Jim in “The Office” to Jason Bourne and I’m digging it), the sweeping drone shots are enough to make up for the choppy editing and the action is undeniably well executed. I have to hand it to Mr. Bay; he actually made a movie worth talking about.

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MSU Relay for Life kicks off at Hurts

Goal to raise $75,000 for American Cancer Society

Wyatt Wheeler Staff Reporter @realYitWheeler

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From left: Lindsey Baumgarth, Erika Duggan, Sarah York and Chelsy Fling show their hashtag ‘take a bite out of cancer’ on Monday, Jan. 25.

Relay for Life at MSU started its 2016 season off with their annual kickoff at Hurts Donut in downtown Springfield. Students were able to contribute to the American Cancer Society by buying donuts from Hurts Donut, which also donated a portion of the sales from each donut purchased on Monday afternoon.

Students were also able to sign up for April’s Relay for Life main event.

This year’s Relay for Life has a goal of raising $75,000 for the American Cancer Society. The American Cancer Society uses its donations towards cancer research, patient support, and programs for early detection and prevention.

Among the Relay for Life kickoff staff that helped students sign up on laptops placed at a table inside Hurts was Colleges Against Cancer President Kristen Garofalo. Garofalo is participating in her third Relay in honor of her mother who has been battling an incurable cancer for the past four years.

“Relay for Life means a lot to me

since I’m personally going through it,” Garofalo said. “It means a lot to me to see all of the students and my peers come together and raise and find new treatments for families like mine.”

The kickoff was created to get students excited for the upcoming Relay for Life event that will be held on April 8 from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Allison South Stadium on Missouri State’s campus.

Teams are encouraged to sign up for the event before the end of January with a special promo code “HOPE” which reduces the registration fee by half. Students can use the promo code until Feb. 1.

Senior education major, Morgan Grither has been involved with MSU’s

“My family is one of many who have lost a loved one to cancer, and no one should ever have to face the feeling of losing a loved one from such a terrible disease.”

Morgan Grither

Relay for Life event ever since she set foot on campus. Grither is serving as the Pre-Event Vice President as she helps oversees those who are promoting this year’s Relay event. Grither will be a team captain during April’s event.

“Relay for Life is very near and dear to my heart, and I will do all I can to help finish the fight against cancer.”

Grither lost her brother to Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia when he was 11 years old.

“My family is one of many who have lost a loved one to cancer, and no one should ever have to face the feeling of losing a loved one from such a terrible disease.”

Among the students who were signing up for April’s event was Anna Caldwell who was signing up with the Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority. Alpha Sigma Alpha is one of 65 teams expected to participate in April’s event.

“I am participating in Relay because cancer is a terrible disease that has affected my family, and the family of many of my sisters. To me, Relay is a way to fight back, to show our support to all of those struggling with the disease, and a way to help find a cure to cancer.”

How to help your furry friends stay warm this winter

By Courtney Cramer Staff Reporter @CourtneyRCramer

It’s the time of year when we all burrow into our homes under blankets with steaming mugs of our favorite hot beverages at our side. We leave our houses bundled up in as many layers as we can stand, but, at times, we forget one vital issue of safety in winter: the wellbeing of our pets.

Though many of us tend to think that our pets’ fur will keep them warm in the winter, there are actually several dangers to just letting them fend for themselves.

According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, in many cases, the pet’s fur alone is not enough to keep them warm.

For long-haired animals, keeping them warm can be as easy as toweling them dry after any time they have been outside.

For animals with shorter hair, more creative solutions are necessary. The ASPCA suggests getting your short-haired dogs coats or sweaters with high collars to keep them warm.

For animals that travel in and outside your home, protection from the salt used to melt ice is necessary. The harsh chemicals in the salt can damage an animal’s paws. To prevent this, the ASPCA suggests either massaging petroleum jelly into the paw pads before going outside or buying booties for your furry friend.

If you have a pet that stays mostly outside and you are unable to bring it in during winter, the Humane Society rec-

ommends providing a dry, draft-free shelter for your pet.

According to the Humane Society, the shelter has to be large enough for the animal to sit and lie down, but small enough to hold in their body heat. The doorway should be protected with either waterproof burlap or heavy plastic to prevent as much cold air from getting in as possible.

Outside pets should also be fed more in the winter so that they are able to maintain the bodily functions necessary to keep warm. They also need a constant supply of fresh water, preferably in a plastic bowl to keep their tongues from freezing to metal, according to the Humane Society.

One measure to protect smaller animals, such as cats, that may or may not be yours is to bang on the hood of your vehicle before starting it. In the winter, the toasty engine of a car is especially attractive to animals, who may then climb up inside to stay warm. If the vehicle is started while the animal is in there, it can lead to extreme injury or death, according to PetMD. If you find a stray animal that looks as though it does not have a home and will not survive the winter, there are many options for you to consider.

The Castaway Animal Rescue Effort, or CARE, first suggests that if you are unable to take in the pet yourself, try to find it a caring home before resorting to other measMaddy Cushman/THE STANDARD ures. According to the website, a happy home can mean Protect your pets with winter sweaters and keep them dry. life for the animal whereas an animal shelter could mean death.

If you are unable to find the animal a home, there are Canine and Feline Adoptions in Buffalo, Missouri or Haven of several no-kill shelters in the Springfield area, such as HFLCS- the Ozarks in Washburn, Missouri.

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Scorecard

Swimming and diving: Loss vs. Drury

Loss vs. Mizzou

Men’s basketball: Win vs.

Drake, 79-70.

Loss vs. Southern Illinois, 65-80

Women’s basketball: Win vs. Evansville, 77-70

Win vs. Southern Illinois, 8277

Ice Bears: Win vs. Mizzou, 10-1.

Win vs. Mizzou, 4-0.

Tennis: Loss vs. Kansas State, 7-0.

Calendar Wednesday, Jan. 27 Men’s basketball: 6 p.m. vs. Indiana State in Terre Haute, Indiana

Friday, Jan. 29 Swimming and diving: 4 p.m. Shamrock Invitational in South Bend, Indiana Hockey: 9:15 p.m. vs. Illinois State in Springfield, Missouri

Saturday, Jan. 30 Swimming and diving: 9 a.m. Shamrock Invitational in South Bend, Indiana Women’s tennis 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. vs. Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa Women’s basketball: 2:00 p.m. vs. Wichita State in Wichita, Kansas Men’s basketball: 3:05 p.m. vs. Illinois State in Springfield, Missouri Hockey: 7:00 p.m. vs. Illinois State in Springfield, Missouri

Sunday, Jan. 31 Women’s tennis: 11 a.m. vs. Creighton in Omaha, Nebraska

Monday, Feb. 1 Men’s Golf: 8:30 a.m. LMU Higgins Memorial Invitational in Las Vegas, Nevada

Briefs Coming up...

February 12 marks the beginning of new seasons for Missouri State. The softball Bears open up on the road in the University of Texas-Arlington Invitational, where they will face the host Mavericks, Texas Southern, Detroit and Northern Colorado twice.

MSU will then be in nonconference action through mid-March.

Also starting on the 12th is the club lacrosse team. The Bears open up their season right at home at Allison North Stadium against Mizzou on that Friday and against Arkansas on the next day.

Last season’s regional champion baseball Bears get underway the following weekend with a three game series against Central Arkansas in Conway, Arkansas. The Bears finished last season’s incredible run heading into the Super Regional round being the No. 8 national seed. Four of the players on that squad were drafted

by Major League Baseball teams and have agreed to contracts.

Baseball has its home opener on March 1 and the softball Bears have their home opener on March 5.

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Coach catches scoring error that turns win into loss

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The men’s and women’s team hosted Mizzou on Jan. 23 for senior day (top) and swam against Drury at Breech Pool for the “Duel in the Pool” on Jan. 21

Brian Wright Staff Reporter

This season’s second installment of the “Duel in the Pool” between cross town rivals Missouri State and Drury, this time hosted by the Panthers, ended with what later turned into a sweep by the Panthers over the Bears men’s and women’s team.

A scoring error caught by Bears coach and Panther alumni Dave Collins the day after the competition, changed the men’s team one-point win to a onepoint loss.

The Bears had swept the Panthers on Oct. 16.

The scoring error occurred during the men’s 200-yard freestyle race.

Missouri State had four top-five finishers in the race. Bears swimmer Kevin Douglas finished fifth and was given a point. NCAA rules only allow for

a maximum of three swimmers who can score in a single race; Douglas should have not been awarded a point.

So, with Douglas’ point being canceled, Drury swimmer David Wong, who finished sixth, was then awarded one point, giving the Panthers the victory.

Being swept by your rival was not the desired outcome for the Bears, but there was certainly some victories the team can be proud of. Uvis Kalnins lead the men’s 200-yard medley relay team to a victory.

A team that also included Isaac Springer, Arthur Osvath, Brenden Bolman, Kalnins also won the 200-individual medley. Minki Kang earned a victory in the 1000-yard freestyle.

Other first place finishers included Osvath in the 100 yard breaststroke and the 100-yard butter-

fly, Ethan Bresette, in the 500-yard freestyle.

Dora Kiss won the women’s 500-yard freestyle and Josie Pearson winning the women's 100-yard butterfly.

The Bears were not done for the weekend, on Saturday the Tigers of Missouri came to Hammons Student Center and left with seven pool records.

The Tigers, who are ranked 13th and 19th nationally in separate polls, ruined senior day with emphatic victories against the Bears.

Bears were able to get some victories against the Tigers, two wins came from Kang who continued a strong weekend. Kalnins and Osvath also won their individual events.

The next time the Bears will compete will be in South Bend, Indiana, when both men and women's teams will compete in the Shamrock Invitational on Jan. 29. and 30.

Hinson returns, leaves with win Bears drop two games in one week Eli Wohlenhaus Editor-in-Chief @eliwohlenhaus

Despite falling to 8-12 on the season and 4-4 in the Missouri Valley Conference, the Missouri State Bears find themselves still in good position in the MVC. The Bears took down Drake 79-70 last Wednesday, coming back from a 15-point first-half deficit.

On Sunday, in front of their home crowd, they would not have the same fate when MSU welcomed in Southern Illinois for a 3 p.m. tip-off.

The Salukis (18-3, 7-1) entered the game undefeated in true road games and left that way after an 80-65 win, moving to 8-0 on the season in other team’s arenas.

“I think it tells you we like to play better on the road for whatever reason,” SIU’s head coach Barry Hinson said. “I do think it says a lot about our mental toughness, it really does.”

Through the first three minutes, the Bears kept the pace with the Salukis, adding full court pressure and kicking the game off with a corner 3-pointer from junior guard Dequon Miller.

As steady as the snow fell on the east coast, SIU built its lead to 18 before MSU was able to trim it to 14 at half.

Rather than seal the wound up in the second half, the bleeding got worse for MSU, who fell behind by as much as 23 in the second half. With both teams in the foul bonus with eight min-

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Freshman forward Obediah Church backs down a Southern Illinois defender during the Bears Jan. 24 loss to the Salukis in JQH Arena.

utes left in the half, the pain of an embarrassing home loss became even more slow and painful.

“Credit to Southern, we got our butts kicked,” said Bears’ head coach Paul Lusk.

“We weren’t very good defensively.”

MSU is now set to travel to Terre Haute, Indiana this week to take on the Indiana State Sycamores (11-9, 5-3) who are coming off an 82-65 win over Evansville. The Purple Aces (17-4, 6-2) were previously second in the MVC and had been rolling.

The Sycamores are being led through the conference season by sophomore guard Brenton Scott, who was last season’s MVC Freshman of the Year.

Indiana State has been one of the more peculiar cases in

the MVC the past three seasons, winning games it has no business being in and losing games it shouldn’t.

The Bears return home on Saturday, January 30, to host Illinois State for a 3 p.m. tip.

The Redbirds are 11-10 on the season and 5-3 in the MVC. In the two teams prior meeting at Redbird Arena, Illinois St. defeated MSU 74-61.

Eli’s Extras

The Bears looked good for the first 5 minutes against the Salukis before reality set in and MSU faltered. It felt like MSU had no energy and no focus while SIU put on a shooting clinic. The Salukis shot 60 percent in the first half.

Fans continue to label MSU as perplexing, but I see it differently. Yes, they lost

some games they should not have in the non-conference half of the season, but at 4-4 in Valley play and upsetting Northern Iowa, I would say they are right where they are supposed to be. They have taken care of Bradley, Drake and Loyola all on the road and that means they are not a train wreck.

Let’s broach the fire Lusk subject. My one thing to say is this: I think Lusk does a just fine job. I don’t expect him to be an amazing coach, nor do I think he is. I also don’t think he is a horrible coach. He should not have gotten the extension he got back in 2014, but I am not ready to fire him just yet.

Attendance is still bad. I don’t understand how almost an entire student body can be so unaware of what is hap-

pening in the MVC. I know only a handful of people read my work and I am not saying that would be the cure-all, but if more students understood what was happening then the Wichita State game wouldn’t be the only one they show up to. For a great read on the athletic attendance problem, look up Jim Connell’s article in the Springfield News-Leader.

As long as I have covered this program, injuries have been an issue. I know that happens to every team at every level, but it feels like too much here. I don’t have a deep understanding of what goes into preventing injuries and then handling them after they happen, but it is hard to wrap my head around all of these issues the Bears have had to face.

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Lady Bears grab two wins in one week

Eric Knifong Staff Reporter @e_knifong

The Missouri State Lady Bears are now sitting in second place in the Missouri Valley Conference after two home wins this weekend. The Lady Bears (13-7, 6-2) have now won four straight overall, and it appears they have found their groove as they are currently 6-2 in the month of January. The Lady Bears have been outstanding on the road in the early part of the season but have had their struggles at JQH Arena.

They hope to have put those problems to rest after victories over the University of Evansville (2-16, 1-6) and Southern Illinois University (11-8, 4-3). The home sweep this past weekend was also the first time they have won two straight home games since Dec. 5th and 12th.

The Lady Bears faced the Evansville Lady Aces on Friday night, but had their struggles putting away a team that has not been very good this season. The Lady Bears held a 17-point lead at three different point in the game, once in the second quarter and twice in the third quarter, and they also got the lead up to 20 points in the fourth quarter.

However, the Lady Aces would not go away quietly as they went on to hit their final six field goals in the fourth

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Senior guard Tyonna Snow finishes a layup attempt against the Evansville Purple Aces in JQH on Jan. 22.

quarter to cut into the final score. It was too late for Evansville at that point to have a good chance of pulling the upset as the Lady Bears won the game 77-70.

MSU was led by senior guards Tyonna Snow and Kenzie Williams. Williams and Snow scored 17 points each while shooting a combined 15-26 from the field.

The Lady Bears also had a season-high 20 assists as a team with freshman guard Danielle Gitzen and sophomore guard Liza Fruendt setting career highs in assists.

Gitzen had six while Fruendt had four, and the playmaking helped the Lady Bears secure the home win.

The Lady Bears played their next home game on Sunday night against SIU with a chance to move into second place in the MVC with a win while a loss would have sent them into fifth place in the crowded standings.

Both teams came out on fire as they both shot 52.8 percent in the first half. It was a 48-45 lead for the Lady Bears at the intermission.

The second half both defenses locked down a little more and the shots were not falling like they did in the first half.

MSU shot just 38.7 percent while SIU shot 46.4 percent.

The Lady Bears were able to hang on to the lead in large part because they held a 21 to six attempted free throw advantage. The Lady Bears made 12 of their free throws while the SIU made all six of theirs. Also, MSU was able to force 17 turnovers while committing only nine of their own. This helped the Lady Bears secure the 82-77 victory. u See LADY BEARS, page 10

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Tennis falls to Kansas State Parker Padgett Staff Reporter @ParkerPadgett

It was a cold day outside Cooper Tennis Complex but it was heating up on the indoor courts as the women’s tennis team took the floor against tough opponent Kansas State Saturday.

The Bears lost their second match of 2016 7-0 to the Wildcats.

Coach Mallory Weber is not new to big competition.

Just the week before, MSU faced No. 39 ranked Wichita State.

“This is a really solid Big 12 team; we competed very well. I think tactically we did a lot of the right things. I think we need to get stronger and not get down when things don’t go well, just stay positive so we can give ourselves a chance.”

Weber also felt that confidence played a factor.

“With a lot of these big teams, they come in and they have a lot of confidence, especially against some of the mid-major schools. They walk around with that confidence and I think when we got on the court, we started playing, we realized we could hang right with them, we can compete, we can beat them. But I think mentally, they were a little bit stronger than us today.”

In singles competition, MSU’s No. 1 position player, senior Ema Turudija fell in straight sets 7-5, 6-2 after

giving up a 4-1 advantage in the first set to Sara Castellano, ranked 18th in the latest Central rankings for the Intercollegiate Tennis Association.

“I was up 4-1 and I had a game point for 5-1 and I just didn’t execute well and she started attacking and I lost the first set. I was upset about losing the first set and everything went downhill from there.”

No. 2 player sophomore Anelisse Torrico also led at one point but lost in straight sets, 6-1, 7-5.

In addition, No. 3 junior Ekaterina Donetskova, lost 6-1, 7-5, and No. 6 player sophomore Abbey Belote lost 6-1, 6-0.

But the most positive sign for the team was the performance by the freshman.

Freshman Phoebe Boeschen, in the No. 4 position, and freshman Faty Khamissi at the No. 5. Both players went to 10 point tiebreakers.

Boeshen unfortunately lost after winning the first set, 64, 2-6, 3-10 and after Khamissi won her first set, she finished on the losing end, 7-5, 3-6, 8-10.

The women also lost all their doubles competition matches as well.

So what’s next for the Bears? After falling 0-2, the team goes on the road for a match against the Iowa Hawkeyes, Saturday, Jan. 30.

The Bears return to Cooper Tennis Complex Feb. 26 for a match against Saint Louis.

Ice Bears own the state Mike Ursery Staff Reporter @MikeUrsery

The Missouri State Ice Bears continued their dominance over the Missouri State with a series sweep of their instate rival Jan. 22-23 at Mediacom Ice Park.

MSU won the physical and sometimes violent series with a combined score of 14-1. The Ice Bears won Game 1 10-1, and held Missouri scoreless with a 4-0 shutout in Game 2. The low scoring on Missouri’s part was made possible by superior goaltending from senior goalies Justin Davis and Mitch Fernsler.

“Our goalies have been stellar over the last two or three years,” head coach Bob Bucher said. “Everything is a team effort, but without them, we wouldn’t be where we are.”

The final score of Game 1 resembled

a blowout, but it started out with a display of defense and goaltending from both teams. The game remained scoreless for the first 17 minutes, but the tie was finally broken when sophomore forward Alex Turin sent a puck past Missouri sophomore goalie David Haselhorst for an unassisted goal to make the score 1-0.

While scoring was at a premium during that first period, fighting was not.

Junior forward Ryan Hogland collided with Haselhorst, provoking other Tigers to come to his defense. Minutes later, senior forward Richard Westcott tangled with an opposing player, with both going down on the ice before referees could break it up.

“Playing Mizzou, it’s always a lot of fun,” junior forward Brendan McClew said. “A lot of the guys know each other.

We grew up with each other, so there’s a little bit of that stuff going on. We also

do it for the fans. There’s a little bit of a rivalry going on there.”

MSU opened the floodgates in the third period with six goals. With the Ice Bears leading 5-1, freshman forward Travis Barrett found a clearing and put the puck in the back of the net to make the score 6-1. Barrett had two goals during the contest.

McClew followed with two consecutive goals, and Westcott added one more to give MSU the 10-1 victory.

Davis recorded 43 saves in Game 1, knocking down a plethora of shots from Missouri. Missouri had a series of power plays throughout the game, giving them a man-advantage. Despite his team being at a disadvantage, Davis still allowed just one goal. u See ICE, page 10

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Dixon, Kreklow have been building chemistry since high school Trevor Martin Staff Reporter @trevorsaur

Our Missouri State Bears Men’s Basketball team has won four of its last six games and is looking for a strong finish to the second half of the season.

Freshmen guards Jarred Dixon and Ryan Kreklow are new to the team this season, but they bring a background of chemistry that could aid the Bears as they make their push towards the MVC Conference Tournament.

“The time I met Ryan I think we were at a Mizzou basketball camp in like sixth or seventh grade, but we really didn’t know each other at that point,” Dixon said. “We started playing with each other our freshman year of high school, then after that, our brothers played together at Mizzou for a year. We started to get to know each other a lot more once we started playing AAU together.”

The two bring a familiarity on the court that is rare in college sports.

“In AAU we were in the same rotation together, so I would know if Jarred is driving, if he is gonna shoot it, or if he’s gonna pass out,” Kreklow said. “I’m sure he knows what I’m gonna do with it. The cohesion just helps us play.”

Their time together in AAU had them pitted up against some of the best players and teams in the country, which helped them develop their game and prepare them for college basketball.

“Even our AAU team, mine and Jarred’s, we were second in the country at one point,” Kreklow said. “We played against guys that were going to Kentucky, and

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Freshman guard Jarred Dixon dribbles the ball on Jan. 24.

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Freshman guard Ryan Kreklow handles the ball against SIU on Jan 24.

We started playing with each other our freshman year of high school, then, after that, our brothers played together at Mizzou for a year. We started to get to know each other a lot more once we started playing AAU together.

Jarred Dixon even some guys that are going to the NBA next year that we played three or four times. Guys like Diamond Stone from Maryland, Malik Newman, big time guys who have prepared us for this level.”

The transition from high school to Division-I athletics is a big transition, but both of them it helps to have a familiar face to play along-side.

“It is a lot more physical in college,” Kreklow said.

“The tempo of basketball is a

lot quicker, a lot more up and down, and you’ve got to learn to play a lot faster,” he added. “Everyone is a lot stronger, and everyone is just as good, if not better, than you are,” Dixon said. “I’m getting used to it, though.

It’s more comfortable out there on the court because you’ve got someone out there with you that’s going through the same thing you’re going through. I think it’s good that we’re on the same college team.”

Their time spent in college basketball is in its youth, but the two are very hopeful for what the team can accomplish the rest of the season and further down the road.

“I think lately it’s been going really good. The last four or five games we have got a lot better from where we were a month ago. We are definitely going in the right direction as far as the rest of the season goes,” Dixon said.

“We started slow, but we’ve worked our way and we are middle of the road right now,” Kreklow said.

“We just need to get these big games coming up and let our play take care of the rest.”

With their unique background and chemistry on the court, the two Freshmen will be fun to watch in their coming years, as well as the rest of the season as the Bears look to make a run at an MVC Championship.

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Continued from page 2 key to our future,” Nixon said.

Under Nixon’s administration, Missouri has become the number one state in the country for preventing tuition increases.

Missouri State University is a prime example of this with one of the lowest tuition rates in the state.

These improvements are meant to better public university education, as well as student prospects after graduation.

“Every college student in the state deserves the opportunity to earn a degree that prepares them to compete in a global economy and enter the workforce without a mountain of debt,” Nixon said.

In terms of the Springfield area, Nixon addressed issues with employment and layoffs. Ozarks Community Hospital told Nixon that they planned to cut 60 jobs in Missouri and add 62 jobs in Arkansas. This is because Missouri did not vote for Medicaid reform.

“This is real. The time to move forward is now,” Nixon said.

Nixon expressed the need for healthcare reform in Missouri. Many Americans are

told that they make too much money to qualify for Medicaid, even though they cannot afford health insurance. If Medicaid is reformed, about 300,000 people could be eligible for those services.

Healthcare reform under Nixon would also include mental health reform and creating more jobs in the healthcare industry.

The progress and continued plans for Ferguson, MO, were also discussed.

Since Gov. Jay Nixon the protests surrounding the death of Michael Brown, Nixon’s administration has provided loans for local businesses and services to low-income children.

“The legacy of Ferguson will be determined by what we do next to foster healing and hope,” Nixon said.

Nixon called for reformation of municipal courts and statutes for the use of deadly force. This stems from the need of racial understanding.

“Some folks think they need to choose

Every Missourian deserves a government worthy of their trust.

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During Nixon’s final State of the State Address, he discussed several topics ranging anywhere from fiscal responsibilities to healthcare to Ferguson, Mo.

sides. The truth is we’re all in this together,” Nixon said.

Since Nixon took office in 2009, the unemployment rate has decreased to 5.4 percent and personal income rates have

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Cons

• Higher degree = more money

A doctorate is higher than a master’s degree, which is higher than a bachelor’s degree. Usually, the higher your degree is, the more money you can make your field.

You’re going to college for an extra 2-7 years, so you’re going to have to pay the typical college fees and some grad school necessities. This obviously takes both time and money.

• Shows employers dedication

• Giant papers

You voluntarily stayed an extra year or two to better your education.

Employers love to see that kind of dedication, which makes you stand out in job interviews.

• Networking

This is huge in today’s society. You might have the degree, but do you know people who will recommend you for jobs? Grad school can help with this.

• Costs money and time

You’ve probably heard of those 100page papers. These are called dissertations or theses, and they tend to happen on the graduate level. If you don’t like writing research papers, this might scare you away from grad school.

• Risk of being overqualified

If there is another economic recession, you might risk employers telling you that you’re “too qualified.”

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“It’s a privilege, not a right, to be in an organization. He thought faculty and students should be proud of Missouri State University.”

Baker said when he and Keiser first came to Missouri State in 1993, you might see one or two Southwest Missouri State shirts.

“Now, Missouri State University is everywhere.”

Keiser’s presidency left a legacy on Missouri State, not only by helping MSU academically, but also establishing pride in the school.

“Missouri State would not be the university it is today without Dr. Keiser’s vision and leadership,” Smart said in a press release.

increased. However, Nixon acknowledged that there is still work to do in Missouri and that work is the government’s responsibility.

“Every Missourian deserves a government worthy of their trust,” Nixon said.

The names of Missouri State University throughout the years 1. From 1905-1918, Fourth District Normal School 2. From 1919-1944, Southwest Missouri State Teachers College 3. From 1945-1971, Southwest Missouri State College 4. From 1972-2004, Southwest Missouri State University 5. From 2005-present, Missouri State University

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Advice for getting an internship: Preparing yourself for the “real world”

want to do,’ which is still very valuable infor- experience, which is sometimes true. Wigmation,” Wiggins said. “You want to know gins advises that it is best, however, to start as before you spend a lot of time going in one early as possible. direction if that is the right choice for you.”

“You need to think about your program For many younger students, the common and when you are eligible,” she said. “Some Adults will tell you to enjoy college while it lasts, and it’s good to heed their advice. belief is that internships are mostly for juniors employers only consider juniors and seniors.

Freshmen know that in four, sometimes eight, and seniors who have had more academic Some employers, on the other hand, will conyears they will be facing down the big bad beast: the real world.

Choosing a career path, finding a job and figuring out what to do with your life can be incredibly intimidating. Knowing where to begin can put the mind at ease and make the rest of the process much easier. One of the best ways to figure things out is applying for an internship.

Missouri State’s Career Center is located on campus and has tons of information about applying for internships and helping our students reach their goals. Even in the field of internships, though, there are a lot of different paths to take.

Jill Wiggins, director of the Career Center, said the number one question students have is: “Why should I apply for an internship?”

“Number one, it gives you a chance to really test drive that career,” Wiggins said. “It gives you a chance to get into that field, see what it really looks like, and even ask ‘Do I see myself here?’ It even gives you a chance to test out that employer, which can be a winwin.”

Many students may be worried that if they Miranda Roller/THE STANDARD try out a certain career field, they may not like Jill Wiggins, director of the Career Center, advised students to research their internit and feel forced to start their search over.

“You may realize, ‘Wow, this is not what I ships before applying for them. Internships can be either paid or unpaid.

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sider you as a freshman.”

To help figure out what type of school status employers prefer and what type of internships are offered, Wiggins suggested doing some research before applying.

“I say the most competitive internships are recruiting early,” she said. “Some of the competitive summer internships are recruiting the fall before, so you need to do your research and have your eye on things.”

An internship is a much more broad field of different forms of employment. Internships can be paid or unpaid, and they can also occur more than once. Some employers don’t have internships available, but you shouldn’t let that stop you.

“Even if you don’t see an internship posted with an organization you’d really like to work at, I encourage you to go and talk to them,” Wiggins said. “Sometimes employers are scared by the word internship because they don’t really know what that means. It’s all about the way you present yourself to that employer.”

Ultimately, Wiggins had a couple key pieces of advice for students.

“Number one, I would say get started early, and treat this just like a job search,” she said. “I would also encourage students to treat this like a professional experience; the way you present yourself will tell a lot to possible employers.”

The real world is a scary place, but there are tons of resources on campus, like the Career Center, and even at home that will help you achieve your goals.

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Snow, Williams and senior forward Hillary Chvatal combined for 61 of the teams 82 points. Snow stuffed the stat sheet again as she had five steals, five assists and five rebounds to go along with her 17 points. The leadership of the seniors was on display in the game as they were able to outlast SIU. Williams said that the seniors will do whatever they can to help the team win, and Sunday it was scoring the basketball against an SIU team that can score with the best of them.

The Lady Bears will try and push their win streak to five in a row when they travel to Wichita, Kansas on Saturday, January 30 to take on the Wichita State Lady Shockers (5-14, 26) at 2 p.m.

“Going into the game, I wasn’t expecting to see that many shots,” Davis said. “We took a lot of penalties, and that made them get a lot of shots. I stayed focused after the first five minutes in, I was seeing everything after that.”

Game 2 started a lot like Game 1, with a lack of scoring out of the gate. MSU took the lead in the first period when they converted two straight power play opportunities to go ahead 2-0. Barrett was set up for a shot after receiving a pass from sophomore forward Andrew Kovacich for the first power play goal. Minutes later, sophomore forward Brennan Anderson got a rebound on a shot by Kovacich and put it in the net for the second goal. “(Kovacich) ripped a shot on net, and it was a good low shot,” Anderson said. “The puck came right out to the top of the slot. I went across the ice with no blocker and scored the goal.”

MSU scored goals while having an advantage, but also scored while at a disadvantage. In the second period, with Missouri on a power play, Fernsler saved a shot off his right pad. Turin grabbed the rebound and took it all the way down the ice for a short-handed goal, making the score 3-0.

However, the story of the game was Fernsler, who recorded 20 saves and a 4-0 shutout to help his team complete the sweep of the Tigers.

“It feels great. Just winning feels great. But a shutout, you can’t ask for much more than that,” Fernsler said. “We haven’t lost to this team in four years, and we weren’t about to lose tonight. It definitely feels good.”

The Ice Bears play their final home series of the season Jan. 29-30 when they host the Illinois State Redbirds. Game 1 features a late start, 9:15 p.m. on Jan. 29. Game 2 will begin at the regular 7 p.m. start time on Jan. 30. “(Illinois State) is our nemesis,” Bucher said. “From a team standpoint, over the last four years, they’re definitely our biggest rival.”

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Mitch Fernsler blocks a shot attempt against Mizzou on Jan. 23

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The talent pool: men’s and women’s swimming and diving

By Brian Wright Staff Reporter

Freshman year of college can challenging experience, especially if you are far from home. It can be hard to stand out and find out what you are good at; Josie Pearson does not have this problem. Pearson has had a remarkable start to her college career for a person who attended high school last year.

So far this year she has nine first-place finishes, including five number one times for the women's team in 2015 and seven top-five team times. The Evergreen, Colorado native began swimming from a young age.

“I grew up in the water,” Pearson said. “My mom used to swim, and also I do swim lesson. I actually saw my really good friend from school on their swim team and I thought it was pretty cool. One day, she came over to me and was like, ‘You should try the swim team’, and I tried it and I’ve loved it ever since. “ Age nine is when Pearson started competitive swimming, and by age 10, had made the Colorado all-star team.

That team takes the top ten swimmers in each age group and was the first time Pearson realized that she had a unique ability. Time at Evergreen High School was successful for Pearson, she set school records in the 100-meter fly, 100-meter breast, 200-meter free relay and also broke the state record twice in the 200-meter medley relay.

“My high school career was actually really awesome,” Pearson said. “ We were actually state champs for junior and senior year, so I left high school with a bang. Cause we won state as state champions and we had never done that in our school’s history.”

Pearson’s recruitment to MSU started with her filling out some questionnaires; she estimated that she filled out about 80. The reason she chose to submit a questionnaire to MSU was because she thought the school’s logo was cool.

Soon, MSU contacted Pearson

and a relationship was formed.

When she finally made the trip to Springfield , she fell in love with it and became a Bear. The relationship has paid off with some early profits from the fabulous freshman’s start.

“Honestly I was just coming in as a freshman and I knew there were some big shoes to fill”, Pearson said.

“Knowing the girls were conference champs so many times.

I was like, there are some high expectations, and me coming in as like a very versatile swimmer, I knew I was going to have to work on a lot of different things. I definitely was not expecting these results but I'm definitely happy. It makes for an exciting freshman year.”

Being competitive can be intimidating as a freshman, but her teammates have been very encouraging and allowed Pearson to swim and takeover. She prefers to swim without pressure because she said it does nothing to help. Lauren Pavel has been very instrumental in the development of Person.

“She was my host when I came here on my visit,” said Pearson. “I really look up to her, because she’s definitely a great role model, and it’s funny like I came in, and she was the 200 I’m conference champ, and here I come as a freshman and beat her. But you know like how sometimes that can create tension and stuff, but no.

She has been helping me and coaching me...she is always really helpful and fun to talk to.”

The transition has gone well for Pearson, and she has had her mom come support her at meets from Colorado. The biggest transition for Pearson has been the altitude change, she says there is a lot more moisture in this part of the country, along with the rigorous college training. Pearson will lead the women’s swim team into their toughest test yet, for the Purdue Invitational in West Lafayette.

2015-2016 should be a huge year for Uvis Kalnins; he is the best swimmer at Missouri State-period. Kalnins already owns plenty of school records, and not halfway through his senior year, he might be the most decorated male athlete to compete as a Missouri State Bear.

That fact makes it hard to believe Kalnins was a late bloomer when he first started swimming in Latvia.

“I started swimming when I was 7, the first grade,” Kalnins said. “We had a pool right across the street from my house, so I started swimming from there out. I like it for the most part, and I just stuck with it. It took quite a bit of time, I started at 7 and I made my first nationPhoto courtesy Athletics Communication al team at 15. I’d say 15, 16 was my Senior swimmer Uvis Kalnins breakthrough.” (story top right).

Kalnins began emailing head coach Collins during his recruitment and when he arrived to campus things didn’t go as he intended.

“I was used to swimming longcourse meters, and short-course yards was something completely new,” Kalnins said. “I was not as good as the other guys, doing my turns and my start, just like the detail stuff.”

Kalnins says the difference was

switching to freestyle events and in his sophomore year he qualified for the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships in Austin Texas. Kalnins, since his freshman year, has been a great Mid -American Conference performer. In 2012 he was distinguished as an Olympian and in 2014 became the MAC outstanding swimmer of the year.

Kalnins makes a splash in the classroom as well. In 2014 and 2015, he was named a CSCAA Individual Scholar All-American as well as ALL-MAC academic team.

What motivates Kalnins is the records, just this year he broke the school’s record in the men’s 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 55.78 “I want to swim at the best time”, Kalnins said. “That’s like the most important thing to me, sometimes even the places don’t matter if you go a really good time, the places don’t really matter that much to me.”

Kalnins is looking forward to seeing how the freshman perform at the Purdue meet. It will be the first time they suit up and show the team what they have got.

He expects there to be plenty of fast competition.

There were seven divers on last year’s Missouri State swimming and diving team, and now there are just two lone females. That hasn’t stop Nina Privitera from showcasing her hard work and turning that into victories.

Privitera was a gymnast for 11 years, Photo courtesy Athletics Communication Freshman swimmer Josie Pear- but due to the wear and tear on her body physically she could no longer continue. son (story on left).

When she was a sophomore at Lee’s Summit West high school she began diving, primarily because of the similarities to gymnastics. Privitera believes if it was not for her gymnastics background she probably would not be a college diver, and still would be playing catch to the competition.

Diving in competition is based on scores from judges, at dual meets this will usually be the two respective coaches. Privitera has a favorite dive she likes to displays for high scores.

“Inwards, which is your stand at the end of the board and flip into the board”, Privitera said. “For some reason that seems to be a dive most people dislike doing, but it’s probably my strongest dive that I do. That's a dive I can rely on most of the time.”

Photo courtesy Athletics Communication Dave Collins is the head coach, but Junior diver Nina Privitera (story Privitera and Alexis Skiniotes are bottom right). coached by Jim Huelskamp, the diving coach. Huelskamp is able to give more

one on one coaching time to his divers and it’s made his relationship with Privitera stronger.

“He’s definitely like a second father figure,” Privitera said. “Just because the time we spend with him, he has kids of his own, he can relate to like personal problems outside of just diving or stuff that just takes place in the pool. I feel that’s really important, that’s an asset of Jim that other coaches don't give their teammates.”

Privitera says Skiniotes we’re roommates as freshmen last year and did not get along, but that’s all changed.

“Everybody’s like, ‘Oh, you must be best friends,’ but we did not like each other,” Privitera said. “And I would say it was about halfway through last year we started to get close and once it was down between just us two, I think we were a little worried that spending so much time together was going to cause conflicts and stuff. We are more closer now than we’ve ever been, which is really good.”

Privitera’s goals are to set new personal bests and qualify for zones which she has not done yet. As a team she wants to win conference championships, the women’s team has won so many, but Privitera knows it’s never a given.

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