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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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Darr School of Agriculture awards $60,000 in scholarships
Tuesday, Nov. 11 Veterans Day, all day
SAC Cultural Affairs Presents: Native American Pride Dancers, 7-9 p.m., PSU Theater
Wednesday, Nov. 12 Tales From Abroad: Study Away Student Panel, 6-8 p.m., PSU Room 313
Thursday, Nov. 13 What Matters? Documentary and Keynote Discussion, 6-9 p.m., Carrington Hall Auditorium
Friday, Nov. 14
Ask the Experts Blackboard Open Session, 1:30-4:30 p.m., Meyer Library 205
Saturday, Nov. 15
Meals A Million Pack-A-Thon, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Springfield Expo Center
Sunday, Nov. 16 International Day for Tolerance, all day
Monday, Nov. 17
“When the Past Meets the Present: Re-Photography in Yellowstone National Park,” 4-5 p.m., Meyer Library 101
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Sorority turns 140
The Missouri State University Delta Upsilon chapter of Sigma Kappa sorority celebrated 140 years as a national organization and 55 years at Missouri State, Sunday, Nov. 9. Delta Upsilon alumnae and active members socialized during the founders day celebration brunch on Saturday, Nov. 8, and listened to several speakers, including Vice President of Student Affairs, Dee Sisco. Sisco joined Sigma Kappa in 1983 and advocates for inclusion and involvement on campus.
Music honors veterans
Two musical events on campus will honor veterans Tuesday. The Hibernotes will sing patriotic music during Missouri State’s Canteen from 9:45-10:15 a.m. in the PSU food court. Then the 135th Army Band will start a patriotic concert, followed by the PRIDE Band participating in the TAPS Project, with cascading trumpets all over campus at 11 a.m.
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Agriculture students invited their parents to the annual banquet, and junior animal science and business major Raysha Tate and her mother socialized with other agriculture students and faculty throughout the night.
Assistant Head of the Darr School of Agriculture James Bellis entertained guests while hosting the banquet.
Annual banquet celebrates increased enrollment By Phoenix Jiang The Standard @pho307 The 76th annual Darr School of Agriculture scholarship and awards banquet took place on Wednesday, Nov. 5. This year, the Department of Agriculture is giving out about $60,000 for scholarships. About one hundred students will get a scholarship, including a few graduate students. “Leadership matters,” Missouri State University President Clif Smart said during the awards banquet. “This is one of the truly special places on campus, and there are dozens of people to make that so.” James Bellis, the assistant head of the Darr School of Agriculture and host of the awards banquet, said six years ago they had under 400 students, but now they have 632 students. “It makes our scholarship more competitive,” Bellis said. He said they are working harder on the financial part, so they can get more money to honor the students. “Most of our scholarships are $500 or
$1,000. There are a few $750. We could have chosen to recognize a small group of students and give them a lot of money, but we choose to recognize as many good students as possible. It’s not as much money, of course,” Bellis said. He said when their students graduate in agricultural education, he knows they will get a job. “It’s a good time for agricultural students. There is a strong demand for students that are trained in agricultural business, agricultural economy or animal science,” Bellis said. “There are companies waiting right now for our graduate students in December.” Other people will know how happy they are and how they get a real value for their education. Bellis said parents would be happy to bring their kids to MSU, because we are in a safe community. “They go home to the small community and tell their friends and former classmates about MSU. They trust the faculty and the staff, because they know we are gonna take care of the students. We work hard to be accountable for the parents, so our students can have a wonderful future,” Bellis said. If you are an agriculture major, you will
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have an hour in GEP class in the first year. “We get our sections, so we know our students in the beginning. It’s easier for the faculty to advise the students,” Bellis said. Lane Hankins is a freshman agricultural business major. “I chose agriculture because I grew up on a farm, and that’s just what I love to do. I enjoy working outside, and I enjoy animals,” Hankins said. He said he loves this department because the faculty cares about its students, and they are like a small family. He said this is not his first time getting a scholarship in college, but this time the scholarship is between $500 and $1,000. Raysha Tate is a junior animal science and business student. This is her first time attending the agriculture scholarship award banquet. “I would absolutely like to be in the agriculture program,” Tate said. Her mother also went to the banquet and enjoyed speaking the faculty and students in Agriculture Department. Tate said she likes the fact that Missouri State is big enough for her study.
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The year 2014 is nearing its end, and with that, combat operations in Afghanistan are also coming to a close. The 13-year war that has claimed 3,478 American lives — costing $760 billion and counting — is dwindling down to a support mission, in which the U.S. will assist the Afghan government in keeping the nation secure. For Americans, seeing Operation: Enduring Freedom come to an end is long overdue. We’ve been at war for over a decade. We’ve seen it on television. We’ve heard it in the cries of those who have lost a servicemember to the
war effort. For those of us who have served, we have a first-hand experience of just how much of a toll this has taken. We’re all tired. It’s time for a rest. However, the possibility of a return to Iraq looms. I enlisted in the Marines during peace time, back before the Global War on Terror began. While serving, I did one tour in Iraq and another in Afghanistan. I’ve been out of the Marines for nearly three years. I’m currently in my third year at MSU, pursuing a degree in print journalism with a minor in political science. I also serve as the sports editor at The Standard. While I’m already on the way to next chapter in my life, I have trouble closing the one I’ve already finished. I still miss it dearly. Now, there are plenty of things about the job that I don’t miss. I don’t miss the early mornings, the late nights, the constant on-the-go work schedule or the long periods of separation from my fam-
ily. Nor do I miss bullets flying over my head — which fortunately only happened once. What I do miss is the camaraderie, the cohesion and pride of belonging that comes with one unit working toward a common goal. More than 600 veterans are enrolled at MSU. I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know some of them, and I have to say that they are great people. They have made my time here as enjoyable as it could possibly be. I’m certainly grateful for that. We share a common goal while enduring hardships that are similar in nature. We are all working toward our respective degrees while dealing with struggles in and outside of college. We have families to take care of. We struggle to make time with them while also dedicating necessary time to homework and classes. Sometimes we have to wrestle with the Department of Veterans Affairs to get important matters accom-
Step up, politics Spencer Martin Columnist
@Spencer_XC Remember, remember the fourth of November, the day Republicans gained majority. I know of no reason why this election season should ever be forgot. Okay, so that last part didn’t rhyme – but I’m a computer science major, what do you want from me? Exactly one week ago today, the Republican Party gained enough Senate seats to establish a majority control in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. This is where I’m going to pause and express my immense feelings of joy – woo. I hope I didn’t turn off too many readers from that sarcastic statement, but I felt it necessary. Let me explain why. Quite frankly, I could care less if the House and Senate were controlled by all Republicans, all Democrats or all Chipotle burritos. What I care about is results – and not the kind of results that come from having a majority in both parts of Congress. If you were to have a conversation with me, you would find that I’m a bit of a political anomaly. I could explain in detail why this might be so, but I don’t have 5,000 words at my disposal. So I’ll simply say that I have no strong political bearing toward either of the major political parties or any of the minor parties – unless the Chipotle party is a thing now. It would seem that for a majority of my life-
time, senators and representatives have cared more about winning elections, pushing party agenda for the sake of it and hindering other party’s bills and resolutions just because the piece of legislation comes from a different party. I’m sick of it. In my mind, if you’re going to be elected to public office, you aren’t there to push solely your own ideas or your party’s ideas – you’ve been elected to represent the people of whatever area you hail from. You’re supposed to represent their ideas. If your sole purpose in Congress is to vote against the other party’s legislation, you are completely useless as a representative of the people. Instead of being so starkly opposed to legislation that doesn’t come from your own party, actually talk to the people who created it. Have conversation and understand their reasoning. If you don’t share the same ideas, work with the creators to help fashion legislation that will actually benefit the American people as opposed to polarizing them on party lines. At the same time, legislators shouldn’t feel the need to pass legislation to make Americans’ lives better. Historically, government has been fantastic at infringing people’s rights. What I’m saying is that, if you’re going to run for political office, you had better be ready to buckle down and have tough conversations, because being in office doesn’t mean that your party is now right by default and the other is wrong. It means that you have an obligation to work together with people that have differing ideals than you and be able to respect their beliefs while working toward a common goal of a better world. No matter your party affiliation, have civilized conversation, and respect other’s positions — even if you disagree. Republicans, the ball is in your court.
plished, whether it’s tending to a medical issue or ensuring that our education benefits are certified. So if you see any of us around campus with disgruntled looks on our faces, please know that we might be dealing with some kind of burdensome factor that is beyond our control. We might be having a hard time with the VA. We might be hampered by a nagging injury we sustained while on active duty. This week is Veterans Week at MSU. Take a moment to reflect on the history of this great nation. Our country has certainly endured a lot, both good and bad. During America’s most pressing moments, it has been the military that has safeguarded this land. Thank a veteran. More importantly, think about the ones who gave the ultimate sacrifice in our defense. These sacrifices are what make, and have made, America great. Happy Veterans Day.
OUR VIEW: Take advantage of the B.E.A.R. Fee By The Standard Editorial Board @TheStandard_MSU 7,568. That was the announced attendance for Saturday’s football game against Southern Illinois University. One thing should be clear. No one, at least not anyone from The Standard, is blaming you for not going to see a 4-5 team with no playoff hopes. If you want to see the Bears play football, more power to you. Don’t try to shame others for having better things to do on a Saturday afternoon. However, when you’re making your plans next Saturday, there’s something you need to keep in mind — you’ve already paid for your seats at the football games, and most other sporting events on campus. The $50 B.E.A.R. Fee, voted into effect by students last semester, helped to pay for the renovations to Plaster Sports Complex, as well as the new sand volleyball court, track/soccer complex and lacrosse/field hockey complex. Additionally, the student experience portion of the fee addresses any and all sporting events at MSU. So whether or not you’re interested, you are financially committed to the Missouri State athletics program — you might as well check out a couple of games while you’re here. Along with next Saturday’s football game, men’s and women’s basketball starting up this week and next semester’s inaugural season of lacrosse on campus, there’s plenty of time to get your money’s worth out of the B.E.A.R. Fee. Otherwise, that’s $50 dollars you’re just giving to the university without getting anything back — and that’s even sadder than a half-empty student section.
Dance, dance, dance, dance around Clay Stacy Guest Columnist Every morning, you wake up, you get dressed, you grab your coffee, and you head out the door and you go about your day. However, do you ever stop and look at the world around you? Well, for me, I wanted to put an end to that boring routine. I wanted to change the way I saw the world. I was tired of the ordinary routine, and I wanted a different way of going about my day. So, I did what any fun, carefree person would do; I started to dance. I dance everywhere I go because I find it to be my way of connecting to the beautiful world around me.
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When I see that smile on a random stranger’s face, it instantly lights up my heart, and I know that I’m doing things right. Dance is much more than just moving your body. It is a way to inspire others; it’s a way to express who you are to the world. Yes, my life choices might be different from others, but I’m happy. And it’s my life that I’m living. Through my years at Missouri State University, I’ve met some pretty amazing people and heard inspiring stories along the way. For example, when I was a sophomore I was finding different organizations to be a part of. I knew I enjoyed helping others and loved to dance, so one of my friends told me to check out Dance Marathon. They told me that it was an organization where people danced to help raise money and awareness for the Children’s Miracle Network. I knew right away that I wanted to be involved, so I went to the event. Right away, I knew these people were making a huge impact on the community one way or another. When I heard the children speak about their
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story of their battle with cancer, I immediately broke down in tears. It was right then and there, I knew I wouldn’t just dance for my happiness — I would dance to help these kids any way that I could. I encourage people to do anything that makes them happy. I was told by my parents at a very young age that you only have one life to live, so live it up. YOLO was something I knew when I was five; however, to me, it meant be the best person that you can be, always be true to yourself and never take no for an answer. When I want something, I go after it. I try my best because that’s all that I can give, and I have fun. All of this started from my passion for dancing. I will be going into the Peace Corps after I graduate. I can’t wait to further my knowledge and learn different dance moves in other countries. Something that I would take away from this is to never be afraid to be yourself, because it can take you far and help you follow your dreams. Live your life. Have fun, and I hope you have a great day! Copy Editors Theresa Brickman Rachel Henderson Kayla Seabaugh Ad Representatives Brandi Frye Holly Johnson Nick McConnell Ad Designer Brooke Partridge Sports Reporters
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Tuesday, Nov. 11 Happy Veterans Day!
A.I.S.A. Bake Sale, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Strong Hall Atrium SAC Cultural Affairs Presents: Native American Pride Dancers, 7-9 p.m., Plaster Student Union Theater The Soul of Flamenco, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts
Wednesday, Nov. 12 A.I.S.A. Bake Sale, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Strong Hall Atrium Tales From Abroad: Study Away Student Panel, 6-8 p.m., Plaster Student Union 313 Relax, Enjoy and Bowl, 6-10 p.m., Plaster Student Union International Dance Night, 8-10 p.m., Plaster Student Union, Robert W. Ballroom
Thursday, Nov. 13
MSU Jazz Studies Program featuring Richard Bruton and Mark Brueggemann, 7:30-9 p.m., Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts SAC After Hours Presents: Catching Fire Games, 9 p.m.-midnight, Plaster Student Union Ballroom East
Friday, Nov. 14
Meals A Million Pack-A-Thon, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Springfield Expo Center Cultural Corner, 4:30-6 p.m., Jim D. Morris Center Downtown Rock ‘n' Bowl, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Plaster Student Union Level 1 Game Center.
Saturday, Nov.15
Meals A Million Pack-A-Thon, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Springfield Expo Center
Sunday, Nov. 16
Meals A Million Pack-A-Thon, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Springfield Expo Center English Voices; Old and New – Chorale Concert, 6-8 p.m., First Baptist Church SAC Presents: Wish I Was Here, 9-11 p.m., Plaster Student Union Theater
Monday, Nov. 17
Coffee Shop Sound, 7-9 p.m., Plaster Student Union South Lounge
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Upcoming fall dance concert
The Missouri State University Department of Theatre and Dance will illustrate the choreography and production skills of students in “Contingency: 2014 Fall Dance Concert,” Nov. 12-16. The performance is free and open to students and the public. It will take place in the Craig Hall Balcony Theatre, according to a press release. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 12-15 and 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 15-16. For more information, contact Ruth Barnes at ruthbarnes@missouristate.edu or visit the dance concert’s website at contingency14.weebly.com
It’s community service season
The holidays are soon approaching — which means a lot of volunteer opportunities are also approaching. Organizations like Ronald McDonald House, Ozarks Food Harvest, Meals-a-Million and many more are looking for volunteers. Helping those in need can be a great way to get involved and obtain service hours for scholarships and student organizations, like fraternity and sorority life. For more information on service hour requirements and where to volunteer, contact the Office of Community Involvement and Service in Plaster Student Union 131.
Echosmith to come to Missouri State
SAC announced Monday, Nov. 10, via Twitter, that Echosmith will perform at the Winter Week concert. Past Winter Week concerts have included Aaron Carter and Phillip Phillips. For more information on SAC Winter Week or the Echosmith performance, contact SAC president Grace Chang at grace9179@live.missouristate.edu.
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Learn about gluten, the protein behind your toast By Callie Dunaway The Standard @Callie_Dunaway Gluten, by Google’s definition, is a substance present in cereal grains, especially wheat, that is responsible for the elastic texture of dough. It is a protein that is most commonly found in wheat, rye and barley. Most people have heard of gluten before, or heard of people that are “gluten-free.” In the last couple years, however, gluten has become somewhat of a hot topic in the health field. Gluten-free products are projected to produce over $15 billion in annual sales by 2016, according to Mintel, a marketing and research company. You may be wondering why gluten-free products are on the rise and there are a few possible reasons. The most logical explanation for people choosing to eat gluten-free is because they have celiac disease. With this disease, the small intestine is hypersensitive to gluten, which can cause damage to the small intestine and lead to difficulty digesting food. There is no current cure for celiac disease, but the only way to treat it is to lead a strict gluten-free diet. It is estimated that one in 100 people are affected by this disease worldwide. Maddie Bollinger, a senior studying public relations, has celiac disease. She was diagnosed 10 years ago and said it was a huge lifestyle change for her. “I would honestly not recommend a gluten-free diet to those who don’t need it. It’s extremely difficult and dangerous to those who don’t know enough about the diet. Gluten-free is not a diet for me — it’s a complete lifestyle.” Another potential reason for gluten-free prod-
ucts is the paleo diet, a new diet following a glutenfree guideline. The paleo diet concentrates on lean proteins, fruits, vegetables and the healthy fats while cutting out dairy, grains, processed food, sugars, starches, alcohol and legumes. As with any diet, there are pros and cons. Studies have shown that, by following the paleo diet, there are health benefits like stable blood sugar, reduced allergies and stored fat was burned off. For people that don’t have a gluten allergy, there is nothing wrong with eating gluten. Gluten is a protein found in many foods that contain vitamins
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and nutrients, such as fiber or iron. Along with any food, some people may have a sensitivity to gluten and may feel better when they consume less of it. That does not necessarily mean they have celiac disease. There is a lot of controversy when it comes to whether or not it is okay for people without celiac disease to follow a gluten-free diet. There are many other diets that include glutenfree guidelines, including the Atkins diet. If you have any questions about gluten or being glutenfree, consult your doctor and meet with a dietician or nutritionist.
Colors of November Missouri State students, faculty and staff celebrate the 14th annual Native American Heritage Month By Sadie Welhoff The Standard @sadie1359 November is the official Native American Heritage Month, and Missouri State University students and faculty are remembering and promoting the heritage of the first Americans. In 1990, President George H. W. Bush approved a joint resolution that declared November would be “National American Indian Heritage Month.” Different titles for the month have been used but it is now called Native American Heritage Month. William Meadows, a professor in the Sociology and Anthropology Department, is the faculty sponsor of the American Indian Student Association and the Native American Heritage Month Committee. Meadows said students should not only learn about modern American history, but the history of the people that lived here thousands of years before. “Modern American History is only a small part of the history of North America,” Meadows said. “Native history and culture span at least 15,000 years plus.” For Native American Heritage Month, Meadows said he organizes events where MSU students and Springfield community members can learn about Native American culture. “It is also not only important to maintain a presence of native culture, but to demonstrate the importance and values of maintaining cultural traditions in a modern world that so readily discards things,” Meadows said. While there will not be a Pow Wow this year due to budget cuts, the American Indian Student Association will be having a bake sale and book sale in main the atrium of Strong Hall Nov. 11 and 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Melanie Jones, junior photography major, is a Native American Studies minor. Jones is a member of the American Indian Student Association and her heritage includes Cherokee and Black Foot. While many students learn about Native American history at some point during their academic life, Jones said there are still misconceptions about Native Americans that need to be corrected. “Many people have a lot of stereotypes about
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SAC Cultural Affairs Presents: Native American Pride Dancers at 7 p.m. in the Plaster Student Union Theater on Nov. 11. Native Americans, and everyone, not just students, should know the truth. And what little history textbooks go over doesn’t do them justice,” Jones said. Elizabeth Sobel, an associate professor in the Anthropology Department, also said celebrating a heritage month is an opportunity to learn about how stereotypes impact society. “I think it’s important that an educated person and an open-minded person is able to recognize and critically evaluate ethnic stereotypes,” Sobel said. Shauna Lee, a graduate student in applied anthropology, said she is interested in Native American history and culture because she can learn from the past and see the influence it has on modern society. “Even now you can see many Native American traditions from the past that have been passed down generation to generation, such as oral story telling, religious ceremonies and different styles of dance still practiced in today’s society,” Lee said. The Student Activities Council is showing “Little Big Man” in the PSU Theater on Nov. 12
at 9 p.m. Destiny Wallace, a sophomore communications major, is the SAC films chair and said she hopes students will see the film to get a better understanding of Native American culture as a whole. SAC works with the Diversity and Inclusion Center when choosing films that deal with a particular heritage month. Wallace said the goal is to show films that will appeal to all students. “We do heritage month movies every month because it is a part of our public affairs mission when it comes to cultural competence,” Wallace said.
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@Trevorisamazing “Dear White People,” Justin Simien’s first feature film, is an incredibly funny satire that has quite a few things to say about race. “Dear White People” is, at times, not subtle about these things. While some of the humor is very low-key and subdued, at other times it feels as though you’re being yelled at through a megaphone. Thankfully, Simien knows how to pick his battles, and these lessons, often delivered from activist Sam White (Tessa Thompson), feel like things that need to be hammered into the brains of people, albeit ones who probably aren’t watching the movie in the first place.
White is an attendee of a fictitious Ivy League-esque school who’s accidentally elected head of house of Armstrong Parker, the historically black dorm on campus. She beat out Troy Fairbanks (Brandon P. Bell), who she’s dismissive of for altering his level of “blackness” to fit into whatever crowd he’s with. Lionel Higgins (Tyler James Williams) is a gay black writer who doesn’t feel comfortable with the gays, blacks or writers on campus, and who’s trying to get an article about black culture into the school’s newspaper while knowing nothing about black culture. Meanwhile, Coco Conners (Teyonah Parris) is just trying to play the situation to leverage herself into a reality television show. Simien, who wrote the screenplay, has an amazing talent for creating real, vibrant characters that have strengths, flaws and weaknesses. They develop throughout the movie, have changing opinions and feel like people you’d want to have a conversation with. The acting is no slouch either, with Thompson bringing an absolutely fantastic performance, especially when a fire lights in her eyes
during an argument. While the film bills itself as satire, if you’ve ever set foot on a college campus, you might see it more as a documentary — we’d be so lucky as to live in a world where a blackthemed Halloween party, complete with blackface, watermelon and purple drank seems like an absurd, far-fetched possibility. “Dear White People” takes a lot of shots, and while not all of them are on target, enough are to create a funny, charming film that really feels as though it could make an impact. And if you think Obama’s election means we live in a post-racial society, or that racism against whites is one of the biggest problems facing America today, go check it out — after all, the title’s directed right at you.
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MSU Relay for Life achievements recognized By Sadie Welhoff The Standard @sadie1359 Relay for Life of MSU-All Collegiate won four awards at the Regional Collegiate Summit at Rockhurst University in Kansas City for their Relay for Life walk last spring. The summit is held yearly, and Missouri State University is part of the region that includes Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, Hawaii and Guam. The first award was for hitting their $1 million fundraising goal. The second award was for survivorship, which means involving cancer survivors and caregivers in different events. The third award was for exceeding the American Cancer Society fundraising goal that is set annually. They also won a five star award for their overall organization of the walk. MSU and the University of Missouri were the only two colleges at the summit to win five star awards. Relay For Life started at MSU in 2002. Will Beshore, senior hospitality management major, is the event chair and regional summit chair for Relay for Life of MSU and has been in the organization since 2012.
Besides planning the Relay for Life walk, Beshore said the organization works to provide cancer awareness and education throughout the year. “It’s not just fundraising; we work to get cancer survivors involved,” Beshore said. Beshore said he does not find it difficult to get campus organizations involved in the walk. “I don’t think there has ever been an instance where we have been contacted and had to turn someone down,” Beshore said. Drury University and Ozarks Technical Community College are also involved in the MSU Relay for Life. According to Beshore, there are about 60 MSU students in the MSU-All Collegiate organization. Relay for Life is part of the American Cancer Society. Different teams organize walkers to walk laps during the Relay for Life Walk in order to raise money for cancer research, accommodations, transportation and other services for cancer patients. The walk takes place overnight. Different team members take turns walking while anyone from the community can come to the event and enjoy the entertainment provided. Gordy Klatt founded Relay for Life in 1985 when he spent 24 hours walking and
running to raise money for cancer. The next year, 19 teams participated in the first Relay for Life event. Relay for Life has raised nearly $5 billion for cancer research and services since 1985. The next Relay for Life walk at MSU will be April 24, 2015, and will be held in Hammons Student Center. If students would like to sign up, they can go to relayforlife.org/missouristatemo. According to the National Cancer Institute, there were estimated to be more than 1,600,000 new cases of cancer in 2014. With his involvement in the organization, Beshore said, while some people will be lucky enough to never be diagnosed with cancer, everyone will probably know at least one person who has been diagnosed. “It almost guarantees statistically, it will affect you in some way during your lifetime,” Beshore said. Beshore said they do events for students because they might remember being involved in college and continue with supporting the fight against cancer later in life. “I think it’s an investment to keep this Nic Deckard/THE STANDARD going. If they are involved in college, they are more likely to be involved in the future,” Relay for Life event and regional summit chair Beshore said. Will Beshore holds the newest award given to Missouri State the weekend of Nov. 8-9.
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Friday, Nov. 14
Men’s soccer: 3 p.m. vs. MVC semifinals at Peoria, Illinois Women’s basketball: 4 p.m. vs. Memphis at Memphis, Tennessee Volleyball: 7 p.m. vs. Southern Illinois at home Men’s basketball: 7:05 p.m. vs. Eastern Illinois at home
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Football: 2 p.m. vs. North Dakota State at home Volleyball: 7 p.m. vs. Evansville at home
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Women’s basketball: 7 p.m. vs. UALR at Little Rock Arkansas
Wednesday, Nov. 19 Men’s basketball: 7:05 p.m. vs. Avila at home
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Soccer player receives MVC offensive honors
Redshirt junior Emmerich Hoegg was named the Missouri Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Week on Nov. 10. Hoegg scored the game-winning goal against Evansville on Nov. 8, and now leads the conference with three game-winners. Hoegg also has 10 game-winners in his career at MSU, putting him third on the all-time list for the category.
MSU to honor former coach this weekend
Missouri State will honor former men’s basketball head coach Charlie Spoonhour on Nov. 13-14 as part of the opening-weekend festivities for the 2014-2015 men’s basketball season. The first 2,500 fans to enter JQH Arena on Nov. 14 for the Bears’ game against Eastern Illinois will receive a Charlie Spoonhour poster.
Volleyball player named Freshman of the week
Freshman outside hitter Lily Johnson was named the MVC Freshman of the Week on Nov. 10. She led the team with 18 kills against Wichita State on Nov. 7.
the Missouri Valley Conference. One extra time goal later, they found themselves in first place as back-to-back regular season champions. “Couldn’t have asked for a better way to go out tonight,” said senior defender James Fawke, one of eight seniors playing in their final home game for Missouri State. Redshirt junior midfielder and forward Emmerich Hoegg put the Bears ahead of the visiting Evansville Aces, who sat at No. 2 in the conference. Hoegg received a pass from junior midfielder Brandon Barbero at the top of the Courtesy of Missouri State Athletics Communications box, and Hoegg put the ball right into the back The Missouri State men’s soccer Bears celebrate after winning the MVC regular season title. of the net. “(Barbero) found an opening in space. I made a good run — I thought he was going to shoot it. first in the Valley. this team. Luckily, he passed me the ball,” said Hoegg, who “It feels good to win (the regular season title) “The main goal all year has been the conferfinishes the regular season with a team-leading again, but we have to take it to the tournament — ence tournament. We win that and we get to go to seven goals, five of which have been the game- we wanna win that as well,” said senior forward nationals, and who knows what we would do winner. “We weren’t worried about it. We knew Brandon Besong. there,” Fawke said with a smile. we were going to get that goal.” Senior midfielder Jack Roberts echoed his Even though there is still soccer left to be It was a goal which would not have been pos- teammate’s sentiment. played, the memory of the final game will last a sible if not for redshirt sophomore goalkeeper “We had our minds focused on the tournament lifetime for this team and the eight seniors. Addison Watson and the stout defensive play that all night. We wanted to get that top seed, and “It’s hard to say exactly where this game gave Missouri State its 11th shutout on the sea- that’s what we’ve gotten,” Roberts said. ranks, but it’s definitely up there as one of the son. During nine of those shutouts, Watson was The Bears were in a similar situation last year. best,” Fawke said as the crowd and team celethe sole goalkeeper, which leaves him tied for They rode a regular season championship into the brated together. third in Missouri State history. tournament all the way to the title game before The Bears will receive a first round bye. MSU The win alone was not enough for the Bears losing to Bradley. will take on either No. 4 seed Drake or No. 5 seed to get into first place. They needed a bit of help “This team’s on a mission,” said head coach Loyola on Friday, Nov. 14 at 3 p.m. in Peoria, from the Loyola Ramblers, who defeated the then Jon Leamy. “It’s a different team than last year, Illinois. If the Bears win, they will play in the conference-leader Southern Illinois University- obviously, but the returning guys kind of have a championship game on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 1 p.m. Edwardsville Cougars 1-0 right before the Bears sense we left some things on the field in that title All games in the MVC tournament will be on won in extra time. The loss allowed the Bears to game. They don’t want to do that again.” both ESPN3 and the WatchESPN app. leapfrog both the Aces and Cougars and claim For seniors like Fawke, the sky's the limit for
Too close for comfort Marshall shines in return, but MSU struggles against MSSU in opener By Eli Wohlenhaus The Standard @eliwohlenhaus
When a Division-II program comes to town for an exhibition men’s basketball game against a Division-I opponent, the fans expect the D-I team to win convincingly. That did not happen when the Missouri Southern State University Lions came into town. For the first five minutes, it was fun and cute when Missouri Southern led 15-6, but when the Lions took a 13-point lead into halftime, there was reason to feel unsettled as a Bear. Southern shot an impressive 53.3 percent from the field in the first half while also sinking five shots from beyond the arc. Conversely, Missouri State only shot 36.7 percent and was 3-14 from the 3point line. The Lions carried that 13-point lead up until 13 and a half minutes remained in the game. An 8-0 run by the Bears that lasted just under three minutes propelled them to within two possessions. The run, with the aid of seven team fouls, allowed the Bears to hold momentum and get plenty of chances at the free-throw line. And that is where the main difference was down the stretch, as Missouri Southern was unable to hold its composure with the Missouri State student section heckling behind the basket. The Lions finished the second half only converting six of their 14 attempts at the charity stripe. Getting so quickly into the bonus in the second half allowed the Bears to go to the
Historic season comes to a screeching halt for women’s soccer Bears MSU downed 6-2 by Illinois State in MVC semifinals By Mike Ursery The Standard @MikeUrsery
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The Missouri State women’s soccer Bears (710-2) closed the door on another season after losing 6-2 to Illinois State (14-5-0) in the semifinal round of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament. Though the season ended with a loss, MSU still has much to look back on about the 2014 season. It opened a new era in Allison South Stadium, the new soccer and track complex located on the west side of the campus. Senior midfielder Molly Huber set a new school record by scoring 13 goals in one season, breaking the old record of 12, set in 1997. Huber and junior Molly Brewer accounted for 46 points this season, scoring 26 and 20, respectively. The rest of the players on the team accounted for 44 points. Brewer led the team with eight assists. MSU finished the season with a conference record of 2-3-1, good enough for fifth place in the MVC. As for the game itself, Illinois State controlled
things from the beginning. The Redbirds opened the scoring during the ninth minute when Hannah Leinart beat junior goalkeeper Jessica Perry with a shot inside of the MSU box. Illinois State led 1-0. MSU had an opportunity to tie the game during the 13th minute. Illinois State was called for a foul inside of their own box, setting up a penalty kick for MSU. Huber attempted the penalty kick, but it was saved by Illinois State goalkeeper Aryn Newsom. Junior midfielder and defender Alix Opfer put MSU on the scoreboard during the 35th minute when she scored her second goal of the season. She took a pass from Brewer and put it past Newsom to make the score 2-1. Junior defender Lauren Fussell scored the Bears’ final goal of the game and the season in the 59th minute on a penalty kick to make the score 4-2. Perry recorded seven saves in the game on 20 Redbird shots. MSU recorded 13 shots. This marks the end of the 2014 season for the women’s soccer Bears.
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Senior wide receiver Julian Burton drops a pass during a 32-22 loss to Southern Illinois on Nov. 8. MSU was unable to take advantage of opportunities despite putting itself in position to seize momentum throughout the game.
MSU loses heartbreaker to rival Salukis and fall to 1-5 in the Valley, 4-6 overall By John Robinson The Standard @SaxmanJohn
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It seems as though every Missouri State football game is a microcosm of the season. Glimmers of hope appear at times, but big and little mistakes end up being the downfall. This was again the case on Saturday as the Bears (4-6, 1-5 MVFC) dropped their third straight game, this time to the No. 24 Southern Illinois Salukis (6-4, 3-3 MVFC) 32-22. It was trouble from the opening drive. SIU faced 4th and long and appeared to be going for a field goal, but one trick pass later and the Salukis held a 6-0 lead. They ran it again on the extra point to make it 8-0. “We knew they were going to come out and do some funny stuff. They did it last year, and so did we,” said senior safety Caleb Shaffitzel, who had 15 total tackles on the day. The Bears recovered, and even took the lead in the second quarter after sophomore linebacker Kurran Blamey blocked a punt, which sophomore receiver LeMarcus Stewart ran in for a score. The Bears were able to hold the lead for two minutes and nine seconds and never found the end zone again. “That’s probably the story of our season in regards to our offense. Our passing game is probably nonexistent right now,” said senior quarterback Kierra Harris on the inconsistency of the offense. “The (offensive line) and our running backs are doing a great job, but I think the key is just finding the drive to stay consistent.”
It was an offense which consistently left points on the table against the Salukis Six missed points from two missed field goals Six missed points from a pass dropped in the end zone by senior wide receiver Julian Burton early in the second quarter Two missed points from the failed two point conversion after the Bears had taken a 16-15 lead. For those of you who remember the final score from the beginning of the story, Missouri State lost by 10. It’s those sort of mistakes which cause a team who started 3-1 and achieved a national rank to fall to 1-5 in the conference, and for seniors like Harris, whose postseason dreams will remain just dreams, the focus shifts to something a little more personal. “We’re playing for each other. That’s what you play this game for. Play for your teammates, and if not, find something to play for, because we need some more wins,” said Harris. “Winning the next two, we will be at .500. It’s not the season that we all wanted, but it will be a stepping stone for the next year. We just need to stay together and stay focused That’s the biggest key.” Getting to .500 will be a difficult task for the Bears as their final home game opponent will be North Dakota State University. North Dakota State had, until last Saturday in a loss to the University of Northern Iowa (the Bears’ final opponent), not lost a game in over two years and are the reigning national champs three years running. The Bears will look to get the upset this Saturday, Nov. 15, at 2 p.m.
Welcome to the spotlight Lady Bears’ freshmen play big role in exhibition victories By Eli Wohlenhaus The Standard @eliwohlenhaus The youth were in revolt at JQH arena as the underclassmen led the way in scoring while the Lady Bears swept through their two exhibition games. “I trust ‘em,” said head coach Kelly Harper on the freshman class of Lady Bears. “As far as freshmen go, I don’t know that I’ve ever had a group I’ve trusted more than this group.” It was obvious to see why the trust exists. In the Lady Bears’ dominant 83-32 win over Central Methodist, the freshmen scored over half of those points with 42. In the second game, an 89-74 win over Southwest Baptist University, freshman guard Liza Fruendt led all scorers with 17 points. “I’ll be honest with you, (Fruendt) is doing exactly what we expected her to when she stepped on the court. She has a u See YOUTH, page 8
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motor that’s always turned on,” said Harper. “The more reps you get, it gets more comfortable and you can focus and play,” said Fruendt. “It’s only going to go up from here.” The Lady Bears were dominant in the paint over the weekend, scoring 50 total points from inside over the two games, a large part of that
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the Bears the opportunity to create extra possessions in the end. As time dwindled, the Bears put it in the hands of junior guard Marcus Marshall, who was returning from a torn meniscus injury sustained last season. Marshall took the ball down the lane and banked in a layup to give the Bears the 68-66 lead and the game. The good, the bad, and the ugly The Ugly: Missouri State shot very poorly from the 3-point line as a team — 25 percent — but even worse was the fact that sophomore guard and sharpshooter Austin Ruder contributed to that statistic with an 0-5 outing. He’ll need to find his rhythm come the regular season. Allowing 43 points in a single half is not good, even if your team scores more. Sometimes the opponent will shoot remarkably well, but the Bears have to play better
coming from the improved play of sophomore forward Rachel Swartz who had 16 rebounds and eight points. “We were focused on boxing out, and it went in our favor tonight,” said Swartz, “I try to play scrappy, getting after the ball to try and help my team any way I can.” It’s the scrappy play which hasn’t gone unnoticed from Harper. “(Swartz) is, hands down, the most improved player from day one last year,” said Harper. “I told her ‘you have to get tougher,’ and I only defense moving into the regular season, regardless of shooting percentages. The Bad: The team’s assist-toturnover ratio was 9-to-13, which is unacceptable. The Bears will have to clean that up, starting with Marshall and junior point guard Dorrian Williams. The Bears played 11 players in the contest, which was something head coach Paul Lusk talked about in preseason. Even though each player worked hard and earned the playing time, the lineups were not the best. Missouri State will have to figure out a more consistent rotation to give the players a chance to get in a rhythm. The Good: Marshall led the team in minutes logged — even though Lusk wanted to be more cautious with him — and his 23 points also gave the Bears the edge. Marshall still had two turnovers and no assists, but he looks ready to embark on another season. Exhibition gives the opportunity for new players to showcase themselves, and none did that
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had to tell her that one time.” This weekend also marked the return of junior guard Kenzie Williams after suffering a seasonending ACL tear the previous season. Williams had 15 points, eight steals and six assists in her first two games back for the Lady Bears, but for Harper, what she brings to the team isn’t always reflected on the stat sheet. “She is so invaluable, an eraser on defense. She makes up for so many mistakes that no one will ever see.”
quite as well as junior forward Camyn Boone. In just 15 minutes of playing time, Boone went 6-6 from the field, 1-1 from the foul line, forced a turnover, grabbed five rebounds and fouled out of the game. His demonstration of playing with reckless abandon will be a comfort coming off the bench. Guard and forward Ron Mvouika is one of only two seniors on this squad, and in the second half he provided a spark by doing the things that don’t show up on a stat sheet. He dove after loose balls. He played lock-down, vocal defense. He pumped up the crowd. His leadership comes as a pleasant surprise for the Bears.
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The men’s basketball team starts out their regular season right at home at JQH Arena this Friday, Nov. 14, at 7:05 p.m. They host Eastern Illinois, who are coached by Jay Spoonhour, son of the late Charlie Spoonhour, long-time head basketball coach at Missouri State.
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Unfortunately for the Lady Bears, 2013 leading scorer junior guard Tyanna Snow looks to be sidelined for an undetermined amount of time with a foot injury. Her status is day-to-day, according to Harper. She’ll be recovering on the road as the Lady Bears will not have their home opener until Dec. 6, and will play a total of six straight road games before returning home to JQH. “These two wins were very important,” said sophomore guard
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“I don’t think it’s a good idea,” said Kevin Pybas, an associate political science professor. “Your past behavior doesn’t necessarily say anything about what you did today. The fact that someone has been previously charged — or accused — doesn’t mean they committed the crime they’re on trial for now.” Seventy-three percent voted no for Amendment 3, which was proposed and sponsored by Marc Ellinger, an attorney from Jefferson City. This means teachers’ salaries and employment will not be influenced by students’ performances on tests. Pybas said the amendment would have made it easier to fire bad teachers. However, it assumes low test scores are a reflection of a teacher. “Most people understand there are other variables that impact learning, and it’s not fair to make teachers accountable for something outside of their control,” said David Hough, dean of the College of Education. Amendment 6, sponsored by Rep.
Lexi Hughes, who had 18 total points over the two games. Harper agreed, saying this upcoming stretch will be one of the most difficult of her career as a head coach and stressed the mental fortitude the team needs to have. “If things don’t go well, can we have a positive reaction?” asked Harper. “We’ll measure the court if we have to. It’s basketball, just not in JQH arena.” The Lady Bears will open their season at Memphis on Friday, Nov. 14, at 4 p.m.
Tony Dugger, was denied by 70 percent of voters. It would have allowed a sixday-early voting period starting in 2016. Even though there are good reasons for extending voting, Missouri citizens did not believe there was a need to change voting, according to Pybas. Stephens said Amendment 3 and 6 did not pass because voters did not think these amendments should be added directly to the Missouri Constitution, and the amendments would “trivialize the constitution.” Amendment 10 was approved by 57 percent of voters and sponsored by Rep. Todd Richardson. The governor cannot reduce funding that has already been passed by the general assembly unless the governor receives consent from Congress. It also prevents the governor from proposing a budget that has not been passed by the general assembly yet and relies on legislative revenue. According to Councilman Jeff Seifried, citizens approved this amendment because they want to reduce the political games the governor and legislature play.
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MSU agriculture student created new club on campus By Phoenix Jiang The Standard @pho307
You may or may not have heard about the student group National Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow. Savanna Stanley, a sophomore agricultural communications major, brought it back to Missouri State this summer. Missouri State University had National ACT in 2008, but nobody took it over when the president graduated. When Stanley was visiting her hometown in California, she found National ACT at another school. “I thought, ‘Why we don’t have this awesome club?’” Stanley said. The mission of National ACT is “to build relationships among agricultural communication professionals and college students and faculty, to provide professional and academic development for members and to promote agriculture through communications efforts,” according to the organization’s website. Stanley said she was a SOAR leader on campus all summer, and she did a lot of research about National ACT. She worked with Samantha Warner, an agriculture instructor, to figure out how to
reconstruct National ACT. “Rebuilding this organization will give our agricultural communications students access to professional development and networking opportunities to be successful in their career field,” Warner said. National ACT has had four meetings and currently has 20 official members, including Stanley and the organization’s vice president, Bridget Schumer. Schumer, a sophomore agriculture communications major, said getting officially recognized by the university is one of the hardest parts. “Building a new organization from the ground up is a lot of work, but members and officers alike have stepped up to
the plate. And I know this organization is going to be a success,” Warner said. “We are an unknown part of campus. Most people don’t know we have a greenhouse on top of (Karls Hall),” Schumer said. She said she felt awesome about what they are doing, and they are slowly getting recognized in the university. She said their department is one of the highest growing schools on campus. “The more the better,” Schumer said. Stanley said she hopes the club can build more connections with the real world and help students get more internship opportunities in the agriculture communications field. “Students involved in (National) ACT would learn teamwork and leadership skills, just the same as other organizations they are involved in,” Warner said. Now, they are planning to go to Florida in January for the National ACT Professional Development Conference. Selling pecans is their way to raise money to (go to) the meeting. “We will be traveling to conferences around the country, where they (members) will learn and meet other students, as well as professionals in the agricultural communications field,” Warner said.
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Stanley, left, and ACT vice president, Schumer.
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Ice Bears split with Redbirds
Missouri State picks up first loss of season in DivisionII play, splits series with Illinois State in latest series By Chase Probert The Standard @chase_a_probert
The Missouri State Ice Bears split their weekend series in Bloomington, Illinois against their MACHA rival the Illinois State Redbirds. Entering the weekend, the Ice Bears came in ranked as the No. 4 team in the ACHA Central Region standings with the Redbirds coming in as the No. 5 team. In Game 1 on Friday night, the Ice Bears jumped out to a 1-0 lead after a goal from senior forward Matt Townsend in the first period. The Ice Bears would take the 1-0 lead
into the second period, but then found themselves down 31 after allowing three goals early in the second period. The Ice Bears clawed their way back in the period to make it a tie game at 3-3 as the second period came to a close. The Ice Bears shut down the Redbirds the rest of the way, while scoring two of their own – including an emptynet goal in the final seconds – to come away with a 5-3 victory. The Bears were led by sophomore skater Ryan Hogland, who netted two goals for the Ice Bears. MSU also got goals from senior forward Adam Otten and freshman defender Bobby Brown in the win. In Game 2 on Saturday afternoon, the Ice would not fare as well, allowing another three goal second period,
only this time they were not able to recover. After taking a 1-1 tie into the first intermission, the Redbirds came out swinging again in the second, putting up three goals while shutting the Ice Bears out in the period. MSU would get another goal back in the third period, but the Redbirds had an answer for the MSU goal and took Game 2 by the score of 5-2. Townsend and Brown each scored their second goals of the weekend for the Ice Bears in Saturday’s loss. The Ice Bears (12-5-1, 6-2 MACHA) return to Mediacom Ice Park this weekend to start a four-game home stand as they take on rivals Lindenwood University on Nov. 15 and 16, then the Saint Louis University Billikens on Nov. 22 and 23.
Angry Bison rolling into Plaster for senior day — will they win? John Robinson Sports Reporter
I hate being negative. It just doesn’t sit well with me, so I try to see the positive in everything. There’s always a silver lining, which makes this column so difficult to write. You see, Saturday, Nov. 15th, is the last home game for the Missouri State football Bears and their senior day. They will face the North Dakota State University Bison, the reigning national champs three years in a row and until last Saturday, a team which had a 33-game winning streak. It won’t be the best weekend to put some money down on this Bears team. So what is it that makes these Bison such a powerhouse? How does any one team win year after year? Most importantly, how did UNI pull off the upset and can the Bears pull it off? All this winning comes from Craig Bohl, the head coach of the Bison from 2003-2013. Bohl now coaches at the Univer-
sity of Wyoming, but he built a winner in Fargo and it’s carried over to 2014. Sure, new head coach Chris Klieman took the first loss since the fall of 2012, but it’s a credit to the team Bohl built that it took this long for the Bison to lose. Not only did the Bison have a change at head coach, but with longtime starter Brock Jenson gone, Carson Wentz has stepped up under center. Wentz has performed well in his first season as a starter, with almost 2,000 yards and 12 touchdowns on the year Wentz is averaging almost 200 yards a game in the air. On the ground, senior John Crockett has run for over 1,000 yards on the season with 13 touchdowns and is averaging 108 yards per game. As a team, though, they’ve run for over 2,000 yards and average 200 a game. Senior Zach Vraa is the leading receiver with 31 catches for 427 yards and two touchdowns, but the receiver corps is spread with seven 100-yard plus receivers on the year. NDSU’s offense is an idealized version of the Bears’ offense –– a dominant run game able to go to the pass from time to time. Defensively the Bison are stingy, having only given up 112 yards on the ground and 148 yards through the air on average per game. The Bison have also combined for 10 interceptions and 18 forced fumbles. So how did they lose last week? UNI stuffed the run. It was a career bad day for the Bison with only 48 yards on 28 attempts. The Panthers forced
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NDSU to play the game their way by taking away the Bison’s biggest weapon. The Panthers won big 23-3. It was the first time NDSU was held without a touchdown since a 3-0 loss to the Bears in 2010. Can the Bears stop the run? Perhaps the best person to ask would be Southern Illinois’ third string running back Cameron Walter, who rushed for 210 yards against the Bears last Saturday. If that same Bears’ run defense shows up on Saturday, Crockett should be giddy with anticipation. I already had this game penciled in as a loss when I saw it on the schedule. Yes, Missouri State always finds a way to play the Bison tough, but this defense has not shown it can contain the run. Pair that with an inconsistent Bears offense and I don’t see MSU getting the Bison, who will be playing mad after a loss, started on a losing streak. It would be pretty hypocritical of me to start this column talking about my optimism if I ended on a pessimistic note, so I’ll leave you with this thought. Bears’ quarterback Kierra Harris made a point in the postgame press conference to talk about how everyone is playing for pride at this point in the season –– the pride of the school, the coaching staff, and the pride of his teammates. Nothing would give this team –– this senior class –– more pride than a win over NDSU. How bad do they want it? We’ll all find out this Saturday at 2 p.m.