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GOP dominates state senate election Blaine Luetkemeyer, the Republican candidate of the 3rd District, won with a 68 percent majority against Democratic candidate Courtney Denton and Libertarian candidate Steven Hedrick. Vicky Hartzler, the Republican candidate for the 4th District, also won with 68 percent of the majority vote. Her opponents were Democratic candidate Nate Irvin and LiberBy Nicole Roberts tarian candidate Herschel Young. The Standard Billy Long, the Republican candidate of @NReneeRoberts the 7th District, defeated Democratic candiIn last Tuesday’s election, Republicans date Jim Evans and Libertarian candidate overtook the Nov. 4 Missouri congressional Kevin Craig with 63 percent of the majority races, and citizens passed amendments vote. regarding sex crimes and state funding. Republican Jason Smith of the 8th Dis-
Voters say ‘no’ to performance-based pay for teachers
trict won 67 percent of the majority vote. He ran against Democratic candidate Barbara Stocker, Terry Hampton from the Independent Party, Doug Enyart from the Constitution Party and Libertarian candidate Rick Vandeven. Mark Ellickson, a political science professor, said the Republicans’ success in the elections is because “people are concerned about the direction President Obama is leading this country.” Republican Tom Schweich also won 73 percent of the majority vote in the Missouri State Auditor election, defeating Libertarian candidate Sean O’Toole and Constitution Party candidate Rodney Farthing.
Along with the congressional elections, four amendments were voted on by Missouri voters. Amendment 2 passed with a 72 percent majority. It was sponsored by Rep. John McCaherty and will allow evidence from prior charged and uncharged criminal acts to be used in court involving sexual crimes with a minor. Mayor Bob Stephens said, “The state of Missouri has a high rate of child abuse. People were doing what they could to protect children and get some of the perpetrators off the street.” u See RESULTS, page 8
Welcome Center construction on schedule
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The Welcome Center site is at the corner of National Avenue and Bear Boulevard and will serve as the “front door” to Missouri State.
Davis-Harrington Welcome Center is set to open fall 2015 for new students By Briana Simmons The Standard @SimmonsReports
What was your first impression of the university during your SOAR tour or freshman year? Perhaps you were drawn to Carrington Hall or interested in the Plaster Student Union. The university is hoping the Davis-Harrington Welcome Center will catch the eyes of prospective students. Brian Hauff is the project manager for the Welcome Center. The Office of Planning, Design and Construction has been busy with a variety of construction projects around campus. “I don’t think we really have anything quite like it on campus,” Hauff said. Construction is on schedule for the project. He estimated that the entire project will be completed by the end of April or the beginning of May. “We’re mainly waiting for steel to come on-site. … Weather conditions should not affect construction project very much. …
usually these projects account for some type of weather delays,” Hauff said. Right now, the most important thing for the project is getting the building “dried in,” which means getting the exterior up. The building will feature a spacious lobby, admissions offices, conference room and an auditorium to seat about 100 guests. “Its main intent is to be your first impression of Missouri State. … It’s meant to be the public face for campus,” Hauff said. The Davis-Harrington Welcome Center will be the starting point for presentations and tours for prospective students. Hauff said the “high-quality space” is also designed for special events such as banquets. “Architects looked at examples of welcome centers all across the country to create a unique design for Missouri State,” Hauff said. The exterior of the building will be just as impressive as the interior. The view from National Avenue will display a metal bear head easily visible from the road. On the west side of the Wel-
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Brian Hauff is a project manager and architect for the Office of Planning, Design and Construction. come Center, as seen from campus, the glass building will reflect a “21st century” style. In a news brief with Missouri State, the Davis family recognized their contribution to the university. “Our family is honored to have
the opportunity to make this gift to Missouri State,” Warren Davis said. “We are excited about the direction the university is going, and this gift is a way for us to help the institution fulfill its mission.” Hauff said the Office of Plan-
ning, Design and Construction is also busy with other projects around campus, such as remodeling Pummill Hall and the beginning stages of the Occupational Therapy Building.
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Happy Veterans Day to over 600 student veterans on campus!