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Two more sexual assaults reported on MSU campus

By Emily Joshu Staff Reporter @EmilyJoshu

On the afternoon of Oct. 9, Missouri State University Department of Safety and Transportation released crime reports regarding two sexual assault cases on campus.

In the first case, a female student claimed to have been sexually assaulted by a male student in his residence hall on campus during the morning of Oct. 9. That afternoon, a different female student reported that she was sexually assaulted by a male student in her residence hall on campus.

These are the third and fourth sexual assault cases to be reported this semester.

Like the two previous cases, the victims were acquainted with the suspects. These cases are not related.

Eight total misconduct cases were reported to the Office of Student Conduct last aca-

demic year. Since these are the third and fourth reported cases within eight weeks, staff and student intervention is a priority.

“I’m concerned with any report of sexual assault,” Dr. Thomas Lane, dean of students, said. “Any amount is too many.”

From Monday, Oct. 12 until Thursday, Oct. 15, several university faculty members will travel to the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg for training in the Green Dot Prevention Program. This will focus on bystander intervention.

“We’ll be looking to implement (the Green Dot Prevention Program) shortly after that training occurs,” Lane said.

For students, an informal group called the Title IX Student Task Force focuses on providing awareness about Title IX and sexual assault prevention programming.

These cases are both under investigation by the Springfield Police Department.

Bike thefts plague MSU

Bicycles are being reported stolen at a rapid rate on MSU’s campus, with 21 cases having been reported since early September.

MSU crime reports show that the bicycles are being stolen from various locations around campus, with most of the thefts happening during the day. The most recent theft was reported on Oct. 7, when a bicycle was stolen outside of Hammons House between 1:10 p.m. and 2:20 p.m., according to the crime report.

“Daytime is a good time for bikes to be stolen,” Jay Huff, assistant director of MSU Safety and Transportation, said. “People can blend in easy and hide in plain site.

During the daytime, people are in a hurry to get from point A to point B. They’re busy going across campus.”

Criminals are stealing bicycles by using bolt cutters to cut cable locks or by detaching the bicycles from their tires via a quickrelease feature found on certain models, according to Huff.

Huff said that the thefts aren’t happening only at residence hall racks, but are also happening outside of academic buildings, the Foster Recreation Center and dining facilities.

“This makes it difficult to target resources,” Huff said. “If we knew that only a couple of places were being targeted, we

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The number of sexual offense cases reported on campus spiked last year compared to previous academic years.

This was released on Oct. 1, in the Department of Safety and Transportation’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, published online for the public. This is done under federal law, requiring universities to publish their crime statistics and policies on the same day every year.

“It’s a consumer information report so that people looking for colleges or attending certain colleges can get a picture of what crime is like on campus and the surrounding areas, and what policies are in place, should crime occur,” Tom Johnson, Director of Safety and Transportation, said.

In conjunction with the four sexual assault cases that have been reported this semester, last year’s report dedicates eight pages to defining sexual assault and reporting those assaults.

Categories included were sexual assault, domestic/dating violence, stalking and consent. Sexual assault was then divided into forcible sexual offense, non-forcible sexual

offense and nonconsensual sexual contact.

Non-forcible sexual offense typically involves the other person being incapacitated by a substance such as drugs or alcohol.

“Last academic year, the Office of Student Conduct saw four fondling offenses, one domestic violence offense, two dating violence offenses and one non-forcible sex offense,” Dr. Thomas Lane, dean of students, said.

These numbers have increased from the six total offenses that were reported in 2013.

In 2012, there were four total offenses reported. Johnson did not believe this was due to an actual increase in offenses.

“I like to think that people are feeling comfortable reporting those things,” he said. “They feel they’re going to get the services they need, should something happen. When something happens, action is going to be taken.”

Procedures for reporting a sexual offense are then detailed in the security and fire safety report. Sexual offense reports can be made to the Department of Safety and Transportation, residence hall staff, university public safety, the Dean of Students, Springfield Police Department (SPD) or any responsible university employee.

“Students have the right and can expect to have incidents of sexual discrimination taken u See ASSAULT, page 8

Students have mixed opinions about the recent renovations on the Welcome Center, Craig Hall and Pummill Hall

By Lacey Curtis Staff Reporter @Incurtis318

Now that the summer construction projects around campus have wrapped up for the most part, many students have a lot to say about the end results.

The biggest project and the most talked about was the Davis-Harrington Welcome Center, which finished construction just before the start of the fall semester. Briana Jones, junior computer science major, had some harsh criticism for the new building.

“The welcome center is strikingly ugly and will only seem uglier with time,” she said. “It’s faddish and clearly going to go out of style. It's also

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designed to look best with all the lights on, however, it is mostly going to be viewed and in-use during the day when the outside lights won't be in use.”

Jones wasn’t the only one with critiques for the welcome center.

Cody Knodel, computer information systems major, said, “I don't really see the value of a $6 million welcome center if academic facilities are dilapidated. Isn't that what we're here for?”

Senior professional writing major Jonathan Sims also thinks that the welcome center is without purpose.

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In the article titled, “Citizens hold Springfield’s first ‘SlutWalk,’” in last week’s issue of The Standard, it was incorrectly reported that a group called Springfield Skeptics organized the SlutWalk event on Oct. 2. Springfield Skeptics had no connection to the event. Destiny Hodges, an organizer of the event, told a Standard reporter that she and some of the other organizers had previously been involved in Springfield Skeptics, but Springfield Skeptics did not organize the event.

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could direct resources there, but when it’s happening all over the place, it dilutes the ability to do some things.”

Safety officers and police officers who work on campus have started paying more attention to bicycle racks and monitoring what individuals do, according to Huff.

However, with the crimes happening over such a wide distance, this system proves to be difficult.

Huff said students can help to curb the rate of bicycle thefts by being observant.

Bicycle owners can reduce the chance of their property being stolen by either switching to a U-bolt style lock or by applying two cable locks. Students can also help by reporting all necessary information when submitting a crime report to the Department of Safety and Transportation.

“It’s frustrating when we get people who don’t know not only the serial number, but also the manufacturer,” Huff said. “Having the make, model and serial number is very important.”

Bicycle owners are encouraged to have their bicycles registered by the university by going to the Safety and Transportation office, located at 636 E. Elm St. Registered bicycles will receive a decal, which helps to have stolen or abandoned bicycles reunited with their rightful owners, according to Huff.

The Springfield Police Department was not available for comment.

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Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Calendar Students learn about academic integrity, dishonesty

Tuesday, Oct. 13

AJ Smith and Marjorie WilliamsSmith: Manifestations in Silver, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Brick City Healthy Bear Bites, 5:30-6 p.m.,Foster Recreation Center Aquatics Classroom Homecoming - Rockstar, 7-10 p.m., JQH Arena MSU for Bernie Sanders Debate Watch Party, 7-10 p.m., Hill Hall room 002

Wednesday, Oct. 14

Last Day for 100% Credit/Refund Fall 2015 Second Block Classes, all day AJ Smith and Marjorie WilliamsSmith: Manifestations in Silver, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Brick City Homecoming - Maroon and White Night, 4-7 p.m., North Mall SAC Films presents: “42,” 9 p.m.midnight, PSU theater

Thursday, Oct. 15

Resume Madness, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., First floor of Craig Hall AJ Smith and Marjorie WilliamsSmith: Manifestations in Silver, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Brick City Healthy Bear Bites, 5:30-6 p.m., Foster Recreation Center Aquatics Classroom Homecoming - Pep Rally/Yell Like Hell, 6-8:30 p.m., JQH Arena SAC After Hours: Headphone Disco, 9 p.m.-midnight, PSU East Ballroom

Friday, Oct. 16

Bears on the Square, all day, downtown COAL Master Class Homecoming Series, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., PSU theater Board of Governors' Meeting, 1-5 p.m., PSU room 313 Wall of Fame Ceremony, 4-5 p.m., PSU room 300 Homecoming - Field Day, 4-7:30 p.m., Allision Stadium Homecoming Alumni Exhibition Reception, 5-6 p.m., Student Exhibition Center SAC Campus Events presents: Rock-N-Bowl, 7-10 p.m., PSU Level One Game Room Earth, Wind & Fire Concert, 8-11 p.m., JQH Arena

Saturday, Oct. 17

Bears on the Square, all day, downtown Breakfast with Boomer, 7:30-9 a.m., Juanita K. Hammons Hall Homecoming - Band of Bears Parade, 9-11 a.m., John Q. Hammons Parkway Spirit Squads Alumni Tailgate, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., BearFest Village "Show-Me Chefs" airs on Ozarks Local (KOZL), 1-2 p.m., KOZL Multicultural Student Organizations - Alumni Reception after the Homecoming Game, 5-6:30 p.m., PSU room 141

Sunday, Oct. 18

SAC Films presents: “Trainwreck,” 9 p.m.-midnight, PSU theater

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Humans v. Zombies

From Oct. 26-Nov. 1, the Live Action Society of Missouri State will host Humans v. Zombies, a week long event in which students can either be a human or zombie. They try to survive a mock zombie apocalypse.

Human v. Zombies runs from 6 a.m.-8 p.m. each day.

Players are given objectives throughout the week to help them win the game.

Zombies and humans are separated by orange and green armbands.

exams, completion of the academic integrity policy online tutorial or an XF on his or her transcript, which denotes that a student cheated.

“If you are caught having any kind of violation of academic integrity, then you will receive an ‘XF,’ which is far worse than an ‘F’ — it’s worse than a zero,” Katherine Matthews, a senior majoring in criminal law, said after attending the mock panel event and the presentation on plagiarism. “It’s about the ugliest thing you can get on your transcript.”

In extreme incidences, a student could be kicked

out of a program or expelled. According to Stinnett, only one person was expelled in the last 10 years and it involved more than just cheating.

If a student receives a sanction due to a violation, the student has a week to appeal after copies of the Every semester, the Academic Integrity Counviolation are sent to a department head, Office of the cil holds several events to educate students about Provost and the academic integrity chair. the consequences of cheating and their rights if “The student can appeal to the department head they do receive a sanction. Known as Academic and then the department head makes a decision Integrity Days, this semester the events were held and then they can appeal to the council and we Oct. 6-8 in the Plaster Student Union Ballroom. have a hearing,” Stinnett said.

Students attended several different events includMany times, the violations are handled ing a mock panel and guest speakers that disbefore getting to the hearing step due to betcussed plagiarism, fabrication, facilitating ter education about the process. and cheating. The Academic Integrity CounThe academic integrity panel can go back cil, which hears the appeals from students, five years and change grades or even revoke consists of 10 faculty members and 10 studegrees. Stinnett said that it is always in the dent members. best interest for students to attend hearings to “We have the appeal process and these try to explain the situation –– because the events to try to educate the students about the panel could also help a student remove an XF appeal process and about their rights,” Kathto just an F if the student shows improvement leen Stinnett, academic integrity chair, said. and has at least three written testimonies supThe process to appeal a sanction was porting them. demonstrated during the mock panel event.

“It stays on your transcript and anyone that The academic integrity procedure to appeal a sees your transcript can see it,” Stinnett said. sanction against cheating begins with a proFaculty that think a student has commitfessor meeting with a student to discuss ted a violation has discretion when it comes whether a violation has even occurred.

Emily McTavish/THE STANDARD to choosing a sanction, but cannot put an When it comes to sanctions, a student could receive a zero on an assignment, an Students and faculty participate in a mock academic u See ACADEMIC, page 8 “F” in the course, additional assignments and integrity panel for Academic Integrity Days.

By Anita Lumley Staff Reporter @LumleyAnita

Drug and alcohol MSU offers new online course violations decreased Students can register for a from last year course about the Civil War and Over 650 drug and Missouri’s role in it alcohol violations were reported last year, a drop from 2013

By Han Zhao Staff Reporter @hanzhao0620

Drug and alcohol violations are among the highest numbers in Campus Crime Statistics in 2014, according to the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report that was released on Oct. 1, by the Department of Safety and Transportation at MSU. According to Andrew Englert, the patrol Lieutenant of the Department of Safety and Transportation, the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is a Federal requirement under the Clery Act that went in effect in 1990.

“What it’s meant to do is to give prospective students, current students, parents, faculty and staff a snapshot of what’s going on campus in regards (to) safety,” said Englert.

The report states that “the unlawful possession, use or distribution of alcohol is prohibited on university property, in conjunction with university activities, and in conjunction with student organization events.”

“University activities” are the activities that are planned, promoted or sponsored by a university department or other university subdivision. "University property" means university owned or leased land, facilities, vehicles and equipment.

The policy also prohibits the unlawful or unauthorized use and/or possession of narcotics, drugs, drug paraphernalia, and/or other chemicals. The distribution and/or sale of alcoholic beverages, except as officially authorized by the Board of Governors or its delegate in accord with state law; and the unlawful or unauthorized distribu-

tion and/or sale of narcotics, drugs and/or chemicals are also prohibited.

Based on the statistics provided in the report, in 2014, there were 22 Liquor Law arrests, 36 Drug Law arrests, 578 Liquor Law Violations, and 32 Drug Law Violations.

While there are over 650 violations last year, the number is lower than in 2013. In 2013, there were over 750 violations.

Englert explained that arrests happen when Springfield policemen are involved. The police would take action in arresting and sending someone to jail, or writing a citation. Violations refer to situations where police aren’t involved, but the university takes action and send report to student conduct. Englert said that Safety and Transportation officers don’t have the authority to arrest anyone.

The report dedicated a session to specify sanctions. According to the report, “Violations of university drug and alcohol policies are cumulative over the duration of a student’s tenure at the university, and a schedule of minimum consequences will be assigned.”

There are four categories in sanctioning violations: 1. Use or Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and/or Marijuana 2. Use or Possession of a Controlled Substance Other Than Marijuana 3. Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell or Distribute 4. Use, Possession or Distribution of Alcohol or Alcohol Paraphernalia.

Violations result in participation in the university’s drug education class, u See DRUGS, page 8

By Sydni Moore Staff Reporter @sydnimmoore

A free online course concerning Missouri and the Civil War, which took place from 1861 to 1865, will begin on Oct. 19.

The course is offered through Missouri State Outreach and will be an addition to Missouri State’s Massive Open Online Courses. Missouri’s Civil War is currently the featured course on the MOOC webpage.

After watching the success of two MOOCs that taught the history of the Ozarks and the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder, university administration and the History Department became enthusiastic about producing another.

Photo courtesy of Missouri State Outreach

“I'll admit that I'm not quite sure who initially had the idea for the course,” Dr. Jeremy Neely, an instructor at Missouri State and of the war course, said. “I had a hunch that a course about the history of the Civil War in Missouri would appeal to many people.”

According to Neely, the

course will focus on Missouri and the state’s key role in the sectional disputes over slavery that date back to the Missouri Compromise in 1820. The Missouri Compromise allowed Missouri to enter the Union as a slave state, but was also claimed as u See CIVIL WAR, page 8

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By Emily Joshu Reporter @EmilyJoshu

On Oct. 9, two on-campus sexual assaults were reported within hours of each other. These offenses, which both occurred in the residence halls, make a total of four sexual assaults this semester alone. In all of these cases, the victims and the suspects have been acquainted.

Only eight weeks into the semester, Missouri State is establishing the wrong trend. Last year, eight total sexual misconduct offenses were seen, ranging from rape, fondling and dating violence. We’re already halfway there.

Why is this happening? That’s what I’ve asked myself while reporting on the second, third and fourth cases over the last couple of weeks.

And no matter who I interviewed, that question was met by silence.

These numbers are unusually large, so there must be a reason why.

Is it alcohol? Potentially, even though all four of these cases took place in residence halls with likely underage students.

Is it a need for instant gratification? I don’t know that answer either, because just one case like this is senseless, let alone four in eight weeks.

I do know that this campus is supposed to be our home away from home. This is our campus; we shouldn’t have to feel cautious walking alone after dark or have to question the other person’s intentions.

Where do we go from here? Of course there is the HAVEN program online and bystander intervention training, but something is missing.

While conducting interviews about these cases, most of the advice I heard from faculty was this: lock your doors, don’t travel alone and look out for each other. On Facebook, many of the reactions were, “Talk to your daughters about sexual assault.”

This advice is valid and understandable, but it isn’t going to bring these numbers down. Yes, awareness is key. Caution is not. Caution is smart, but sexual assault on campus is not going to be solved by scaring students into safety. Not once when I interviewed faculty did they mention educating students on why not to sexually assault each other. Not once did they mention consent or knowing your boundaries.

By focusing solely on caution, we are saying this to the those who could be affected: it’s your responsibility, not the suspect’s. If we are going to change this unfortunate trend, it’s time to start holding the right people accountable.

I’m frustrated that these numbers are growing here on our campus, but even more frustrated about the way this trend is being handled. Bear up and take initiative, Missouri State; it could prevent another statistic.

By Keenan Andrea Story Teller @iKeenandrea

The musicians settled on stage and calibrated their instruments before introducing the song that they themselves had been introduced only fifteen minutes ago, because that’s jazz. There were seven musicians all told — on piano, on drums, guitar and bass, saxophone, trombone and trumpet. The musicians were readily nodding at each other to get the show started. The stage on which they were playing was dimly lit and backdropped by some Cubism woodwork with the Jazz U. logo high and mighty near the ceiling. It was a classy joint. Jazzy. Decked in modern furniture and hanging lights; housed in slim white shades, the walls papered in oddly-soothing patterns, the tables shaped after objects that weren’t real. It made you feel some type of way. A musician on stage with a wraparound smile wearing a checkered and plumed fedora, who had a saxophone around his neck, now leaned toward the standing mic and announced the numbers they were performing and the members of the band on stage to get things underway. Then he backpedaled to his ensemble and called the count. Once he was out of numbers the whole band became animated and turned on some fingersnapping, foot-tapping, jive-hopping jazz.

It was my kid sister who turned me on to jazz. When I lived at home, she would always be in her room breaking

By Spencer Martin Columnist @Spencer_XC

When I say, “We need another student fee,” what’s the first thing that comes to your mind?

Probably something along the lines of, “UGH. AGAIN? I don’t even like sports and I still have to pay for that blasted B.E.A.R. Fee thing. Stop draining my wallet! This university is way too expensive!”

If this is you, I desperately urge you to look at things from a different perspective.

For starters, we are by far one of the cheapest Division I universities in the state and in the Missouri Valley Conference. Between our tuition costs, room and board, parking and even health center costs, we are considerably more affordable than our benchmark institutions, and many other large universities in the region. I’m talking thousands of dollars here people –– thousands.

And, despite the fact that we have considerably less money being pumped into our school than others, we consistently have excellent degree programs, fantastic professors, top-notch fraternity and sorority life, an abundance of student organizations and administrators that are actively involved in campus life and the surrounding community. Missouri State University is a first-choice university.

Let me repeat that. Missouri State University is a first choice university — and it’s time we started acting like it.

When the B.E.A.R. Fee really started to become a hot topic in the fall semester of 2013, there seemed to be an exceptional amount of pushback from students.

A great deal of the concern stemmed from the completion of the Foster Recreation Center the year before —

down a boogie on her saxophone. The sounds of her playing would echo down the hall and melt throughout the house. Her playing could flip your lid. Believe me. She could jam. Her music inverted whatever I was doing at that particular moment into enjoyment. And that happened through one musician and one instrument alone.

That being said, it’s more than some little something to watch an entire ensemble of jazz musicians live at work. They radiate their own energy. They give you goose-flesh. A few years back, I worked at Brew Co. downtown. Every Friday and Saturday they hosted a live jazz band. The band was made up of a pianist and saxophonist, both knew how to put on a ritz. They banged out rapid-fire pieces way into the night, then sat at the bar for beer till close. As they played, I felt electrified, motivated to jive. I worked in concert with the flow of the music.

Without that jazz band, my performance would’ve been clunky, oafish, uncoordinated. However, since they were there, my work moved like a dream.

One night, the band added a drummer. The drummer was a former Missouri State graduate who was a rumored legend. He was said to be a big deal in New York. I took a minute to watch him play. On his turn to improvise, he put all psychomotor functions in streamline with his mind and then let the big boss take the wheel. You could tell he’d left the room. Gone inside the music. He had his head cocked at an angle slightly downward and slantwise. His eyes were locked to a swatch of the floor in front of him.

Cat was in the zone.

The zone. It’s one of the most wondrous places anybody can slot themselves inside. It happens at our highest moments, when we’re so wound up in what’s presented in front of us that we push aside the numerous distractions

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students were afraid that they might be charged again for something that they wouldn’t be around to use.

Others complained that they had never used a recreational facility and would never use a recreational facility during their time at Missouri State.

Many students argued that parking was more important and that all that money could have been put toward a new parking garage or more commuter lots.

I can tell you two things, however, that the B.E.A.R. Fee did — and the new Taylor Health and Wellness Fee will do —which far outweigh those concerns.

The first is that these two fees have raised and will continue to raise the profile of this university. I know I consider Missouri State a first-choice university, but how many people unfamiliar with Missouri State would feel the same? Universities with higher profiles get more money, better professors, better athletes and exceptionally more opportunity for their students.

Second, because the profile of Missouri State goes up, the value of your degree increases — you get what you pay for. When you go to apply for a job, whether next week, or five years from now, and people see Missouri State University on your resume, I’m sure you want them to be impressed. You want someone to look at that degree and say, “Wow, you went to Missouri State. I’ve heard excellent things about that university, I’m quite familiar with their programs,” instead of, “Missouri State? You mean Mizzou right? The Tigers?” No. Well, now is your chance.

You have the chance to make a difference at this university by voting in favor of the Taylor Health and Wellness Fee. Taylor Health is long, long, long overdue for improvements and desperately needs a checkup.

I strongly encourage that you visit the SGA website at www.sga.missouristate.edu/Health-and-Wellness.htm and educate yourself on this issue.

The ballot will be available for voting during homecoming week until Oct. 16 at 5 p.m. Vote at elections.missouristate.edu. #BearUp

till what’s left is only us and what has us mesmerized. It’s bliss. It’s what keeps musicians tied romantically to their instruments. How could they resist? Getting behind an instrument and literally spilling out music in a spontaneous style and form can pull anybody closer to an inanimate object than words can imagine. I highly recommend it.

And to whoever takes my recommendation: Shortly after picking up the instrument you’ll realize, if you got skills, that you’re starting to bliss all over the place. Then, if you’ve got mad talent, you’ll start to improvise. It’s improvisation that’s the number one leading cause of music everywhere, and jazz is its original strain. Tapping a stick against a rock to find yourself a pattern, rolling your fingertips over a desk, scatting, these are one of many sets highlighting examples of improvisation. It’s joy enough to make music popping the tip of a pen on the railing of a stairwell, so just think of the magic contained within playing an instrument. Thinking sounds in your head and then putting them into reality spontaneously is the closest you’ll get to believing in magic; so, if you’re about it before it’s too late you should grab yourself an instrument, — any instrument, clarinet, guitar, maracas — I don’t care. About a week ago, I went to a drum circle at the holistic life center off Walnut street just outside downtown and beat a drum with half a dozen other musicians and it felt absolutely invigorating, refreshing, like no high I’d ever gotten before. Do that. There are literally thousands of outlets for your soul in the way of music and if I could end this one in any way I’d do it by telling you, urging you, begging you to pick up a musical vessel and let yourself truly speak your own jazz.

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THIS MONTH

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October is LGBT History Month

Learn the details and how you can get involved Courtney Cramer Reporter @courtneyrcramer

In 1994, one Missouri high school student teacher believed in creating a month-long celebration for the teaching and recognition of LGBT — lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender — history.

This teacher named Rodney Wilson, met with a few of his colleagues and, together, they decided to designate October as Gay and Lesbian History Month, which later became LGBT History Month, according to the LGBT History Month website.

The website also said the month of October was chosen because it falls during the public school session and because of preexisting LGBT traditions that were during the month, such as National Coming Out Day. According to the original LGBT History Month planning committee in a piece for “The Advocate,” the first LGBT History Month was fully realized thanks to the endorsements from several well-known committees, including the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, the Human Rights Campaign and the National Education Association.

For the first history month, the planning committee mailed out packets of suggestions for lesson plans to schools and universities for $5 a packet. There was also a conference and a film festival in separate cities.

Since then, LGBT History Month has grown into an opportunity to learn about and celebrate LGBT history in universities and cities all throughout the nation.

Missouri State University has been regularly celebrating LGBT History Month for many years. Throughout the month of October, various groups on campus host different events to both learn about LGBT history and celebrate the LGBT com-

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Take a trip out of this world –to the theater

munity in Springfield.

This year, LGBT History Month at Missouri State underwent a few changes to be more inclusive of everyone in the LGBT community.

Jordan Upchurch, a junior marketing major with an emphasis in advertising and promotion, was part of the LGBT History Month planning committee.

According to Upchurch, a big change in LGBT History Month was the introduction of a theme for the month, called “One Community.”

“It’s easier as a community to work together when everyone understands each other and starts to recognize that just because they’re different, they are also a part of our community,” he said. “We all need to realize each other’s problems that we have in order to come together and fix them.”

The LGBT History Month committee at MSU planned this year’s events more around promoting the future rather than the history itself.

“We are reflecting on where we have come as a community,” Upchurch said. “We’re just having things to promote the future.”

The committee also decided to get rid of “The Big Gay Talent Show,” which had previously been held during LGBT History Month. Instead, the people who would have performed showed their talents during the kickoff event.

“We felt like it wasn’t a very inclusive thing to be a part of ‘One Community,’” Upchurch said. “We wanted to compress it into one event. We actually got more acts and were able to get more people there by combining them.”

There will be several more events throughout October to celebrate LGBT History and the Springfield LGBT community. For more information, contact the Division for Diversity and Inclusion.

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Jordan Upchurch is a member of the LGBT History Month planning committee, which is promoting the future rather than the history.

Teaming up — for good

By Nathan Momper Movie Reviewer @mompermagic

Out of almost any film setting, space has to be one of the most captivating. It’s probably because space is so alien to us. Puns aside, some of cinema’s finest big screen spectacles have come from outer space. Without space movies, we wouldn’t know who Luke’s father was, or how Bruce Willis would blow up an asteroid. Though Ridley Scott’s “The Martian” is flawed at times, it’s well-worth seeing in theaters.

In case you haven’t seen the trailer, Mark Watney (Matt Damon) is stranded on Mars after his crew is forced to leave him behind after a colossal sand storm sweeps him away. Watney is left to survive hundreds of days on a base that was built to last 30. Of course, when he is able to contact NASA, some of the most brilliant minds on the planet have to race against the clock in order to bring him home.

It would be easy to call “The Martian” Ridley Scott’s love letter to science, but it also represents the best aspects of grounded science fiction. Almost everything the movie has to offer is scientifically accurate. I felt like I was learning from Watney while he, and his team on Earth, solved life-saving problems. This is really the most appealing characteristic of the film; the way it sustained my suspension of disbelief with clever, easy to follow, dialogue. Not many movies can boast smart writing that makes you actually believe your eyes.

But, combating that grounded realism was the surprisingly light-hearted tone of “The Martian.” Much of the dialogue that wasn’t scientific, was comedic or sarcastic. It never got to the point of annoyance for me, probably due to Matt Damon’s exceedingly likeable portrayal of the titular character, but it did make me wish the film would’ve taken a more dramatic turn with more moments of genuine character emotion. Unfortunately, those moments were few and far between.

Though I would describe “The Martian” as “Gravity” meets “Castaway,” the film didn’t have as many jaw-dropping visuals as the former nor the deep character depth of the latter. But with that criticism in mind, “The Martian” is still a great movie that I fully recommend for its intelligence and enthusiasm for the human spirit.

Five local colleges help a charity that supports foster and adoptive families

By Nicole Roberts News Editor @NReneeRoberts

Missouri State University, Drury University, Evangel University, Ozark Technical Community College and Southwest Baptist University are hosting different events and programs for the Fostering Futures: All-Collegiate Community Engagement Project.

The project is meant to help raise awareness and supplies for Sammy’s Window. Sammy’s Window is a local charity that helps foster and adoptive families in Southwest Missouri by providing products such as food, hygiene products, clothing and school supplies.

“There are over 800 foster care opportunities in Greene County alone, but there are only 250 individuals and homes that are certified to take in foster children.” Rob Harris, vice president for student development at SBU, said. “There is a massive need to be actively involved in helping this organization.”

The all-collegiate community engagement project was started about three years ago when the presidents of the five universities came together and decided on a way to help the community, according to Ryan Gipson, the volunteer service

coordinator at Drury.

“They wanted to create a common community service project that multiple colleges and universities in the area could promote at their respective schools,” Gipson said.

“The idea was that together they could make a larger impact than they could alone.”

This is the third year the five colleges have joined together to help a local charity. According to Mary Ann Wood, director of public affairs support at MSU, this is the first year the colleges are doing a “fostering futures” theme. For the last two years, the theme has been to “stomp out hunger” and support the One Sole Purpose organization, located in Springfield.

“The idea was that together they could make a larger impact than they could alone.”

-Ryan Gipson All of the colleges are holding charity drives and educational events on their campuses. From Oct. 5-9, MSU had about 60 drop-off boxes around campus that students could put canned food, hygiene products, baby supplies, clothing

and school supplies in.

Wood said the all-collegiate community engagement project incorporates every pillar in MSU’s public affairs mission, because it “allows our campus community to become aware of a problem in the community and work together to address that need.”

While MSU’s Fostering Futures theme mainly extended from Oct. 59, the other colleges will have events throughout the rest of October and fall semester. Drury will possibly be hosting a basketball game that will be free for foster families, according to Gipson. A date has not yet been set for the game.

Gina Rentschler, Evangel’s director of community life, said Evangel will have a Make-A-Difference Day on Oct. 24 when students can donate items for Sammy’s Window.

Harris said SBU will have speakers who are involved with the foster care system throughout the month.

Rentschler said the main focus of the project is to bring awareness to a local need.

“Once awareness is heightened, our hope is that (Sammy’s Window) will achieve financial sustainability, and awareness will encourage the next generation (current college students) to consider foster care and adoption in their family plan,” Rentschler said.

Even though the colleges’ “fostering futures” theme emphasis might end by the end of this month or fall semester, the five universities are encouraging students to stay involved with Sammy’s Window by donating items directly to the charity or volunteering.

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

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Homecoming

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Members of color guard are walking on campus.

Clif Smart tweets that he loves the Bears.

You chalk during Chalk-n-Rock or Royalty Blitz.

You are wearing BearWear.

You take advantage of discounts during Bears on the Square.

You high-five a member of Homecoming Court.

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There is a dog on campus.

You know what pomping is.

Coach Stec says, “Bear Up.”

You are wearing face paint.

A band member is playing the French horn

You hear an amazing performance at Rockstar.

There’s a football player walking on campus.

You run into alumni at the game.

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#BearUp

You use a homecoming hashtag.

A faculty member is wearing bearwear.

You eat a hot dog or brat at the football game.

You participate in field day.

You vote.

The Bears win.

You take a selfie with the bronze bear.

You walk in the parade.

You buy new BearWear.

You watch the parade.

One wheel, no problem: Ashley Iversen inch electric blue roadster unicycle.

Instead, she pedals sin distraction. She stutHer first unicycle, a shocking green tint, ters, and for a moment, looks as if she just was meant more for tricks. So, a second, might lose her balance. But, she doesn’t. used for mountain terrain, was purchased.

“When people first see me, their reaction She straps on her knee-high shin guards, hel- is shock,” Iversen said. “I get a lot of really Most college students are advised to use met and Converse and –– as if they weren’t positive feedback. They smile, wave and say, their bike, board, scooter or even hoverboard challenging enough –– she unicycles nature ‘Hey, you’re awesome.’ It’s all really cool.” to cruise around campus. When freshman Ashley Iversen was told she needed a bike for the upcoming school year, she had a different mode of transportation in mind.

“I really love the people here; it’s not “My parents told me that I needed to get a bike, so being a stubborn child I said, ‘No, exactly what I expected. I have people I want a unicycle,’” Iverson said. “They were very surprised, but they were also very come up to me and say that I inspire them, supportive.”

The cousin of bicycles, the unicycle is a just for being me. That’s so, so awesome skill not easily acquired. Although the trend was hastily attempted in eighth grade, it ultito hear.” mately did not pan out. A second, more fullhearted attempt her senior year, she found the swing of things. With one tire, one empty garage, zero protective measures and a will to stop falling down, Iversen now has a little over a year of unicycling to add to her resume.

“I just didn’t give up,” she said. “You’ve trails.

The Missouri State community is one full just got to try and try. When you fall, you’ve With paved roads seeming elementary of open arms, and has welcomed Iversen got to get back up and try again.” compared to rugged trails, Iversen can be completely. Even when the pavement cracks Smile facing forward, her shoulders back spotted perusing local MSU bike lanes. She and sends her small build to the ground, stuand hands ready for the worst, Iversen pedals has cut the headphones, fearing a terrible dents make a point to ensure she’s OK –– along on her third edition to the family: a 26- twisting of metal if she’s not seen by traffic. either asking if she needs help or jokingly

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-- Ashley Iversen

letting her know that no one really saw the tumble.

With her trio of one-wheeled speed machines, a plethora of brightly-colored Converse and a dream to be a multilingual tour guide, Iversen is an energetic and immediate source of quirkiness.

The unorthodox vehicle has already shaped Iverson’s time at MSU, and it’s barely October.

“I really love the people here,” Iversen said. “It’s not exactly what I expected. I have people come up to me and say that I inspire them, just for being me. That’s so, so awesome to hear.”

With three of her teachers knowing her alternate one-wheeled-bandit persona, YikYak feeds talking in circles about her cycling and a growing crowd of supporters, unicycling has become synonymous with Iverson and her freshman year.

She hopes to create a unicycling club in the future, but those plans remain somewhat tentative.

Social media has been hilariously vying for a relationship between Iversen and another male MSU unicycler. Coincidentally, the pair have recently met and are planning a friendly game of unicycle basketball.

Yes, unicycle basketball.

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Scorecard Women’s golf: Placed 4 out of 13 at the Chip-N-Club Invitational Women’s soccer: Win vs.

Indiana State, 2-1 Volleyball: Win vs. Drake, 3-0 Loss vs. UNI, 3-2 Field hockey: Win vs. Ohio 20, Win vs. Kent State, 1-0 Men’s soccer: Win vs. Eastern Illinois, 3-0 Tie vs. Loyola, 0-0 (2 OT) Football: Loss vs. Southern Illinois, 73-26 Swimming/Diving: Men win vs. Southern Illinois 121-110, women loss vs. Southern Illinois 125-116.

Hockey: Win vs. Alabama 7-2, 3-2

Calendar Tuesday, Oct. 13 Women’s golf: 8:30 p.m.

Payne Stewart Memorial in Springfield, Missouri Men’s golf: 8:30 a.m. Bill Ross Intercollegiate in Kansas City, Missouri

Thursday, Oct. 15

Tennis: All day, Intercollegiate Tennis Association Central Region Championships in Stillwater, Oklahoma Baseball: 3 p.m. World Series Game 7 in Springfield, Missouri

Friday, Oct. 16

Tennis: All day, Intercollegiate Tennis Association Central Region Championships in Stillwater, Oklahoma Volleyball: 7 p.m. vs.

Loyola Chicago in Springfield, Missouri Swimming and diving: 6 p.m. at Drury in Springfield, Missouri

Saturday, Oct. 17

Cross country: 10 a.m. at UALR Invitational in Little Rock, Arkansas Football: 2:04 p.m. vs. Illinois State in Springfield, Missouri Softball: 11 a.m. Alumni Game in Springfield, Missouri Swimming and diving: 5 p.m. alumni/intrasquad exhibition in Springfield, Missouri Men’s basketball: 5:30 p.m. Sneak Preview Night in Springfield, Missouri Men’s soccer: 7 p.m. vs.

Bradley in Peoria, Illinois Women’s soccer: 6 p.m. vs. Illinois State in Springfield, Missouri Volleyball: 7 p.m. vs.

Bradley in Springfield, Missouri Tennis: All day, Intercollegiate Tennis Association Central Region Championships in Stillwater, Oklahoma

Sunday, Oct. 18

Tennis: All day, Intercollegiate Tennis Association Central Region Championships in Stillwater, Oklahoma

Monday, Oct. 19

Men’s golf: 8:30 a.m.

APSU/F&M Bank Intercollegiate in Hopkinsville, Kentucky Tennis: All day, Intercollegiate Tennis Association Central Region Championships in Stillwater, Oklahoma

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Swimming and diving capped off their home opener with a sweep of Evansville on Oct. 9 and a men’s win against SIU on Oct. 10. The women won 13 events against the Purple Aces, led by freshman MVC Swimmer of the Week Josie Pearson.

Swimming and diving sweep Evansville Brian Wright Staff Reporter

Hammons Student Center played host to an impressive weekend for the Missouri State men and women’s swimming and diving team. Both women’s and men’s team swept Missouri Valley Conference foe, Evansville. The women’s team won 152-77 on Friday while the men won 152-82.

Saturday night, the men’s team beat conference rivals Southern Illinois-Carbondale 121-110, but the women’s team lost 125-116.

Friday night, the women’s team was perfect winning all 13 events against the Purple Aces. Fabulous freshman Josie Pearson led the way, last week’s MVC Swimmer of the Week was part of the winning 400 medley relay team that included Sydney Zupan, Lauren Pavel and Anna Bump. She also won the 200-yard intermediate and the 100 yard butterfly.

“I’ve been working really hard at practice,” Pearson said. “I’m seeing it translate to the meets, so that definitely makes me happy and that’s a good thing. It makes me really excited about the rest of the season.”

Team captain Ibby Simcox also was impressive. She won the 200-yard freestyle from lane eight, when typically the fastest swimmers are in lanes four and five. Junior Nina Privitera had a clean sweep in diving, both on the 1-meter board

and the 3-meter board. On the 1-meter Privitera won by a 13-point margin. the Bears placed first or second in three events friday night.

“I don’t think we were expecting to win by that much, but everybody came out and raced really tough,” Simcox said. “Evansville always comes in with a really strong team, and so I think we did really well competing today.”

The men’s team did not have divers, so those were the only events they lost Friday night. Uvis Kalnins set a new school record in the 100-meter breaststroke with a time of 55.78. Kalnins already holds seven school records.

“I really wanted it, I wasn’t expecting it; I was fortunate enough to get it,” Kalnins said.

Kalnins also won the 100-meter butterfly and the 400-yard medley relay with Bryce Blattner.

Blattner also won the 500-yard freestyle. Artur Osvath, who also had two wins, Kacper Cwiek won the 200-yard intermediate. Over 15 Bears finished with top five finishes Friday night.

“We asked them to do a lot of swimming this weekend in a short amount of time,” head coach Dave Collins said. “I think we left the pool last night at 7 (p.m.) and we were in the water warming up at 7 (a.m.)”

The 12-hour turnaround for the Bears is a lot like what the teams will experience at the conference tournament in 2016. The women faced a

Volleyball sits at 2nd in the MVC Eric Knifong Staff Reporter @e_knifong

The four-game road trip is over as the Missouri State volleyball team gets ready for two home matches on homecoming weekend. The Bears finish the road trip at 2-2 and sit at a tie with Southern Illinois University for second place in the Missouri Valley Conference standings. Loyola University Chicago and Wichita State University lead the way with a 5-1 record in the conference.

The Bears’ second game of the road trip was in Carbondale, Illinois against Southern Illinois (11-6, 2-2) on Oct. 5. MSU battled and secured the victory in the first set, but SIU used the Bears 11 errors against them in the second set for the 25-9 victory. The Salukis went on to take the match in five sets, sending the Bears (12-5, 3-1) to their first defeat in conference play.

On Friday, MSU headed to Des Moines, Iowa to take on Drake University (12-10, 3-2) at the Knapp Center. The Bears swept the Bulldogs in three sets (25-21, 25-23 and 25-12) with a hitting percentage of .333 compared to .172 for Drake.

They also held the advantage in kills (52-36), digs (6649) and blocks (6-5).

Freshman middle blocker MacKenzie Irwin got her first career start and secured all four aces for the Bears. Sophomore outside hitter Lily Johnson led the Bears with 22 kills and added 12 digs for her 12th double-double of the season.

Also, junior middle blocker Simone House added 11 kills, led the Bears with three blocks and held a hitting percentage of .588.

On Saturday, the Bears took on Northern Iowa (9-10, 3-3) at the McLeod Center in Cedar Falls, Iowa to finish up their four-game road trip.

For the ninth time this season, MSU went to a fifth set and for the fourth time, they lost a match in five sets (26-24, 19-25, 15-25, 25-20 and 7-15).

The Panthers proved to be too much on defense for the Bears, as they had two players with at least 30 digs.

This helped UNI hold big advantages in digs (111-86) and kills (73-50) for the match.

In the first set, MSU trailed 22-17 before a 7-1 run gave the Bears a 24-23 lead. UNI answered to tie the match before sophomore setter Lauren

Boone and Johnson had backto-back kills for the win. The second and third sets were controlled by UNI throughout with MSU only having one lead in both sets combined. The Panthers came out to another quick lead in set number four at 10-5 before Johnson took over with three kills and two aces to give MSU a 20-15 advantage.

The Bears never let the score get closer than three before closing out the Panthers and forcing a fifth set. UNI got out to a 10-4 advantage and it proved to be too much for MSU. The Panthers held a hitting percentage of .429 compared to .150 for the Bears in the final set.

Johnson finished the match with 20 kills tying the sophomore with Amanda Omar for third in school history with her 16th career 20-kill match.

Boone and House added nine kills each for the Bears, while freshman libero Emily Butters set a career high with 29 digs.

The Bears (13-6, 4-2) return to Hammons Student Center on Friday, Oct. 16 against LoyolaChicago (16-3, 5-1) before their homecoming match on Saturday against Bradley University (5-13, 0-6).

Field hockey on fire

Bears are 2nd in the MAC after 3rd-straight shutout victory against the Kent State Golden Flashes Ben Gilbert Staff Reporter @TheGilb24

Missouri State field hockey wins their thirdstraight contest by shutting out Kent State on Sunday at Allison North stadium.

The win also marked the third-straight game where the Bears shut out the opposition. Senior Sydney Richelieu scored her third goal in the

last two games to secure the victory for the Bears.

The win puts the Bears in sole position of second place in the conference. The Bears will hit the road for two straight MAC opponents against Central Michigan and Ball State on Oct. 16 and 24, respectively.

The Bears will return home to close out their regular season on Oct. 31 at 11 a.m against Longwood.

tough Saluki team and the points seemed to go back-to-back all day. Pearson continued her winning ways with a win in the 200 intermediate and the 200 butterfly. Zupan won the 200 backstroke and Pavel took second 200 intermediate.

“I’m really competitive personally, but as a team overall we did fantastic compared to last year,” Pavel said. “Last year at this meet our attitudes were a little different. This year we were all upbeat and cheering each other on and it was really great to see that. It was a fun meet, even though the outcome wasn’t what we wanted.”

The divers faced tough competition from SIU’s Kaixuan Zhang, a senior who put on a show Saturday that had Hammons Student Center buzzing Some of her dives scored 9.50 from the judges.

The men won handily big in part to Osvath who won multiple events, and Kalnins who won the 200 meter backstroke. At the end of the men’s final relay, silence set into Hammons Student Center as disappointment and fatigue of a long weekend came to a close.

“This is good for us,” Collins said. “Southern Illinois is talented and there were a lot of close races. I was actually very pleased with how we handled ourselves. We’ve got to do a better job as coaches, building our training, but I thought the kids raced as best they could. The effort level was very high.”

Ice Bears roll the Tide

Ice Bears snap 7game losing streak with 2 wins against Alabama

Ben Gilbert Staff Reporter @TheGilb24

The Missouri State Ice Bears rolled down to Tuscaloosa and beat the Alabama Crimson Tide in two games on Oct. 8-9.

The Ice Bears were looking to halt a sevengame losing streak. Game one on Thursday was all Bears as they dominated by a score of 7-2. The following day was more competitive, but the Bears prevailed by a score of 3-2.

The two wins were big, according to head coach Bob Bucher, because they were the first road victories of the season for the team.

“I think it was good for us to get some players back healthy and away from home for a little bit,” Bucher said. “Road trips help the team mesh together as a unit.”

Two key players returned for the Bears this weekend. Forward James DeMarco returned from a shoulder injury, and forward Logan Lopicka returned from a concussion.

“It does wonders for a team to get players back from injury from a depth perspective,” Bucher said. “We tried to take away the positives from our losing streak knowing we would be able to get some key players back soon.”

The game on Friday night was led 2-0 by the Ice Bears heading into the third. According to Bucher, the Crimson Tide packed their defense in, not allowing the Ice Bears through the offensive zones.

The Tide made it 2-1, but another quick goal put the Ice Bears up for good in the game, thus allowing for a road sweep.

“We are getting close to reaching where we want to be on the ice,” Bucher said. “Shots against us are going down, while the shots we are getting on goal is [sic] going up.”

Next up for the Ice Bears is Southern Illinois of Edwardsville on homecoming weekend.

The Bears host the annual “Pink on the Rink” charity event where the ice is painted pink and money is raised for charity.

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Men’s soccer stagnant Big loss The Bears, tied for third place in

Football continues to give up big points to opponents

the MVC, can’t separate from the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers Bart Anders Sports Editor @bartanders42

The men’s soccer Bears were able to secure a big 3-0 victory against Eastern Illinois, but the win came one game too early.

Though a win is always rewarding, non-conference wins aren’t nearly as precious as conference wins because conference-seeding points are not awarded.

MSU blazed out of the locker rooms at Allison South on Oct. 6, with their minds set on scoring.

The Bears showed no mercy for the school that produced Sean Payton, Tony Romo and Jimmy Garoppolo, but, much to the Panther’s dismay, this was a different kind of football.

In the 24th minute, after a flurry of good passes, junior forward Phil Woods was able to find some open space from 35 yards out and strike a laser into the upper 90 to give the Bears the early lead.

In the second half, MSU found some first-time scorers in sophomore defender Jake Laird and junior midfielder Tyler Swanner.

Swanner capitalized on a goal 13 minutes into the half by finding himself wide open in front of the net after a pass from senior midfielder Brandon Barbero.

Up 2-0 with less than 20 minutes to play, Laird, who had been setting up his teammates all night, finally got a goal for himself scoring from 15 yards out to secure the Bears’ 3-0 victory.

The Bears also held the Panthers to zero shots on goal with the shutout.

The win was sweet, but a conference win would be sweeter.

So when the Bears welcomed in MVC rival Loyola to Allison South on Oct. 10, they were hoping for another win and some much-needed conference points.

MSU and Loyola both came into the game tied for third place with three points in the MVC. Both teams were 1-1 in conference play before the game kicked off, and, in theory, one team could pull away from the other after a win.

But, all either team did was prove their equality.

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Freshman forward James Buckle chases an Eastern Illinois midfielder on Oct. 6 at Allison South

The game was a display of tough defense from both sides as the game was scoreless entering overtime. In the 99th minute of the game, sophomore goalkeeper Liam Priestley saved a would-be goal by the Ramblers to send the game into double overtime.

The game remained scoreless all the way through and both teams remained tied for third place in the MVC. Next up for the Bears is a trip to Shea Stadium. No not the one the Mets play at in New York, but the one in Peoria, Illinois that the Bradley Braves call home.

The game is on Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. and the Braves are currently second in the MVC. A win for the Bears would be huge moving forward in the loaded Missouri Valley Conference.

In what has been a painful year for Missouri State football, and the 76-23 loss to Southern Illinois on Friday showcased all of the problems the Bears have been having.

The Salukis’ offense was able to move the ball seemingly without resistance. SIU had 673 total yards on 75 plays averaging nine yards-per-play.

Opponents have outscored the Bears 275-89 on the season, averaging 55 points per game. SIU had more yards on the ground with 416 than Missouri State had total, with 301.

As a continuing problem for the Bears, Missouri State’s defense could not get off the field against Southern Illinois when the Salukis were 7-12 on the third down. Opposing teams have converted 50 percent of third-down situations against MSU this season.

Both starting quarterback options for MSU saw the field, but neither was very impressive. Redshirt freshman Breck Ruddick was 5-14 for 83 yards, with most of those yards coming on a 59-yard pass to Malik Earl. Redshirt junior Brodie Lambert had a touchdown on a two-yard pass to Earl, but was 6-11 for 51 yards.

The running game was a two-man show with Calan Crowder not playing due to injury. Ryan Heaston and Jason Randall combined for 158 yards, with Randall picking up two touchdowns.

One bright spot for the Bears was return man Deion Holliman. The sophomore had plenty of opportunities for returns as SIU scored 10 touchdowns, and made the most of them racking up 238 return yards breaking the school record Holliman set against Indiana State last week.

Next up for the Bears is a homecoming matchup against the Illinois State Redbirds in Springfield on Oct. 17 at 2 p.m.

Opfer reaches eight goals Opfer’s 8th goal of the season leads the MVC, Bears move to 2nd in the conference after beating the Indiana State Sycamores Brian Wright Staff Reporter

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Missouri State women’s soccer climbed in the Missouri Valley Conference standings with a 2-1 victory in Terre Haute, Indiana over the weekend.

The Bears eighth win of the season and second in the conference, placed the Bears at second in MVC standings.

After a scoreless first half, the Sycamores got on the board early in the second at the 51-minute mark.

The Bears rebounded behind Alix Opfer who got her eighth goal of the season at the 62’ mark, off an assist from Brooke Prondzinski.

Opfer needs one more goal to tie for fifth place in the single-season goal scored record book at Missouri State. Her eight goals are the most in the MVC this year.

Rachel Catrell picked the perfect time for her first goal of the season in the 70’, from a crosser from Opfer. The goal turned out to be the game winner and gives the Bears a shot at hosting the conference tournament. The team with the best overall record in the MVC will host the conference tournament.

Catrell is the seventh different Bear to score a goal this season. The Bears are undefeated when Opfer scores this season as well.

Prondzinski now has eight assists on the season. Prondzinski and Opfer will certainly garner awards at the end of the season.

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Freshman forward Brooke Prondzinski hugs senior midfielder Alix Opfer after Oper’s goal against Northern Iowa on Sept. 26 for the MVC opener.

Prondzinski is the team's shot leader as well as assist leader, the team counts on her to contribute on offense and defense for success.

Goalie Jessica Perry racked up four saves in the winning effort. The Bears won this game coming off a disappointing 3-0 shutout to Loyola. The Bears have won six games this year with a score of 21.

The next game for the Bears will be at Allison South Stadium as they host Illi-

nois State on Oct. 17.

The Bears are (6-16-1) all time vs the Redbirds.

Illinois State is one of three MVC teams that won a game this past weekend, the other is Drake. The team that is currently first place in conference standing.

The Bears will take on Drake on Oct. 24 for Maroon Out. The Bears are (3-9-3) all time against the Bulldogs, and they are looking to turn things around against both teams starting Thursday night.

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seriously by the institution when formally reported,” Lane said. “Formal reporting means only people who need to know will be told and information will be shared only as necessary with investigators, witnesses and the accused individual.”

Lane encourages students reporting sexual assault to seek a medical examination.

In terms of prevention, the security and fire safety report mentions the SHARP selfdefense class that is offered by Safety and Transportation with the assistance of the SPD. The department also offers patrols of campus, a walking escort service if students feel uncomfortable walking alone and blue emergency call boxes that ring directly to the dispatch centers. The blue emergency call boxes do not require callers to speak in order

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parental notification, fines from $45 to $135 and suspension from school and/or residence halls.

All sanctions allow students chances to correct their behaviors unless a student is caught selling drugs. Drug dealing will result in dismissal from the university on the first attempt.

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part of the Confederacy during the Civil War. “Over and over again, Missourians were right there in the middle — both figuratively and geographically — of debates about the fate of slavery and freedom in the United States,” Neely said. “Many historians, unfortunately, have downplayed the importance of what happened in Missouri and much of the West during the Civil War. But, I argue that a border state like this gives us a revealing window through which we can study that larger struggle.”

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to track their location.

The resources go beyond Safety and Transportation, too.

“Several staff are receiving training this fall semester in the nationally renowned ‘Green Dot program,’ which will help enable students to be more comfortable in stepping in and stopping bad behavior before it crosses the line to sexual assault,” Lane said.

In order to diminish these statistics, awareness is what Johnson encourages.

“Be aware of what’s going on around you and what’s going on with your friends. If you see something that looks like it’s out of place, do something,” he said. “It’s really a community thing — working together trying to make sure that we’re all as safe as we can be.”

According the report, residence halls are participating in the Consent is Sexy campaign, Fraternity and Sorority Life hosts the Clothesline Project to promote domestic violence awareness and all incoming freshmen and transfer students are required to complete HAVEN training online.

The report states that all monetary fines for alcohol and other drug violations go into an alcohol education account that supports classes, assessments and other educational efforts.

More than 10 on- and off-campus resources are listed in the report for students who need counseling with drug and alcohol use.

“I advise students that if you are going to engage in activities that are illegal, potentially that you are going to face consequences,” Englert said. “Think about that before you participate in those activities.”

Neely would appreciate seeing MSU students enroll in the class, but it is open to the general public as well.

The course will also discuss how the issues that brought on the Civil War are still with us today.

“I think that knowing our history is crucial to understanding the world in which we live,” Neely said. “History, too often, gets misunderstood as just a bunch of dates, events and dead people from the distant past. But history is always with us. Those people, no matter how long ago, were very human, like us, and I want my students to recognize those connections between the past and present. Historical awareness is vital to our lives as engaged citizens.”

Go online to www.the-standard.org to see “LGBT Resources” for information about the LGBT Resource Center and LGBT History Month events.

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adds no value whatsoever to the campus. It may be highly rated as a “green” building, but its very existence as another useless structure in a clutter of other single-purpose buildings makes it inherently environmentally unfriendly.”

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Several students have negative opinions about the new welcome center.

Many students had grievances over the welcome center, but there were just as many people who had good things to say. Julie Hill, assistant director of PSU - building services, explained how tough it was for prospective students and visitors to find Carrington Hall, which used to be where they would go to get information about the university.

“Now, they can park at the center, get information, see a presentation, go on a tour, be, well, welcomed to campus,” Hill said.

“Having visited many campuses as the parent and aunt of recent high school grads, I can tell you that the difference is huge.”

Pummill Hall received some much-needed renovations as well, and responses about that building tended to be more positive.

“Pummill Hall turned out nice,” Haley Nicole, hospitality management major, said.

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“Minus not being able to get the air conditioning working correctly. Professors have said it is a steady 55 degrees in their offices.”

Connor Forbeck, senior socio-political communications major, expressed criticism about both the welcome center, which he called a waste of space, and Craig Hall.

“Craig needs to be torn down and built again,” he said. “The signs are still not up for where the classrooms are. All they did was paint the floors and walls.”

Sophomore electronic arts/video studies major, Sean Thiessen, on the other hand, seemed to enjoy the colored hallways in Craig Hall.

“It is nice,” said Thiessen. “I can remember ‘this class is in the blue hallway, this class is in the pink hall.’”

Some students, though, commented on the lack of some forms of construction. Martin said that he’s excited for renovations in Ellis, because “Ellis kind of looks like an old high school.”

Jaimyn Chiles, senior cellular and molecular biology major, felt like the university could have more of a focus on higher learning.

“If they want to build something, they should first ask, ‘Does this add to the value of our education?’” she said. “If not, we don’t need it.”

Blaire Peters, a health promotion and wellness management graduate student, said, “I think there are many projects on campus which are wonderful and attract prospective students, but our campus needs improvements which aren’t always obvious to the tours on campus. McDonald Arena, for instance, has no central air conditioning.”

Senior interior design student Rebecca Harms managed to sum up construction on campus with this: “Ongoing construction on our campus is a necessary part of growing and becoming the university that we want to be. If we don’t constantly keep up with the time, we will never be able to compete with other schools in Missouri, let alone the Midwest. Construction is annoying at times, yes, but overall, it means we will have a better campus and facilities in the end.”

group, not discussing exams, sitting away from people during tests and keeping eyes down toward the desk.

XF on a transcript. Stinnett expressed the importance of reporting a violation to the Academic Integrity Council so students will have the right to appeal.

The XF sanction isn’t given often and depends on the department. During the Academic Integrity Days’ mock panel, an instructor’s syllabus was described as a kind of contract and that usually a student receives a sanction because of violation of something in a professor’s syllabus.

The Academic Integrity Days’ handout Emily McTavish/THE STANDARD suggest to avoid violations by emailing or Associate Dean of the Graduate College talking to a teacher about the amount of col- Tom Tomasi serves as a moderator laboration allowed, putting all electronics during Academic Integrity panels. away during tests, doing own work even in a