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Carrington Auditorium was filled to capacity with members of the Missouri State community participating in the open-forum type discussion of Speak Up part 2 Blackout.
Diversity discussions Students, faculty, administration and community members gathered to openly discuss race relations and how to change campus culture during Speak Up Part 2 Blackout on Saturday, Nov. 1 By Annie Gooch The Standard @annie_gooch
They call themselves Blackout — a group of Missouri State University students who have recently sparked controversy by proving that racism still lives in the campus community. Racial slurs and derogatory comments were made to the group when 35 people came together as part of the Homecoming Blackout on Oct. 18 to silently protest black rights, driven by recent fatal police shootings. To most of the community, the harassment was confusing. But for the protesters, it was nothing they hadn’t heard before. And as the comments sank in, shock was pushed out and Blackout, as well as the rest of MSU, began to ask questions:
Why does racism still exist? How can it exist at a university that takes such pride in its public affairs? What can the university do to illuminate these issues and push for progress? What can students do? Blackout hosted Speak Up Part 2 Saturday, Nov. 1, in Carrington Hall to hear the voices of hundreds of students, faculty and administration. The community was invited to attend the open forum to discuss the backlash of Homecoming Blackout and racial tensions on campus. One student at the event said, “You can’t just say ‘Go back to Ferguson’ or ‘Go back to the ghetto.’ It’s ignorant and just shows this needs to be addressed as a whole. Racism still exists.” For some, it was more personal. “This is my home. This is where I live. This is where I chose to go to school,” another student said. “Being a resident of Ferguson, I feel threatened, and this is not how I
want to be treated in my home.” And for others, ignorance is no longer an option. “People blame racism on ignorance all the time,” junior Erica Golliday said at the event. “Not knowing just isn’t acceptable to me anymore because there’s so much knowledge and information out there to educate yourself with.” Sophomore Sequena Tate was at the discussion to show her support. “Events like this are good,” she said. “You get to hear everyone’s opinion and perspective and see where everyone stands. Just because we are a university, we can’t be secluded or think that it doesn’t happen to us. “I’m not shocked, just disheartened. But in a way, I’m pleased because it definitely raised awareness. There’s always a need for this type of discussion, and we need to be involved in the community and know how to handle situations like
this.” The agenda set for the forum was to hear responses from students and faculty and to try and expose hidden racial biases. For senior Shannon Shellner, who protested in Homecoming Blackout, racial bias is something she is familiar with. “This wasn’t my first time being called the N-word. This is the Nth time. I lost track after my freshman year. So, yes. Please, be mad. Please, talk about it.” Riana Clark, who helped organize the Speak Up event, had the same experience. “I wasn’t called the N-word in high school. I was called it here as a freshman on campus. I was called it again my sophomore and junior year. And senior year. We shouldn’t experience that. The climate on this campus has to change.” And she’s calling upon students, faculty and the university at whole
MSU professor launches scientific nail polish By Annie Gooch The Standard @annie_gooch
Nail polish with a purpose is what Missouri State associate psychology professor Erin Buchanan is striving for as she released her own polish line
dedicated to promoting research and ideas in science. Parallax Polish, an indie nail polish company, launched this past August with its first set based around influential women in science. “I’ve always been into really girly things and got into the indie scene where things aren’t your average, well-known products,” Buchanan said. “I joined a group online where everybody else was making their own polish. I researched how to make it and got a lot of feedback online.” Erin Snider/THE STANDARD She explained the hard part Psychology professor Erin wasn’t making it; it was finding a way to set herself apart Buchanan released a nail from the major brands. polish line based on influenAnd that’s when she tial women in science. decided to tie it to what she loves best: science ha’ moment,” she said. “We’re education. always joking about how women in “It was definitely an ‘a- science never get any love, and it
just kind of took off from there.” In her first set, the Women in Science collection, each polish is named after an important woman who made significant contributions in science. The properties of the polish also reflect the scientist’s specific work. Buchanan said it’s a good conversation starter if someone notices your nail color. “For instance, the blue color is based on the woman who worked on the Manhattan Project — on Cobalt 60,” she said. “And the Marie Curie polish is a bright orange that also glows in the dark, noting her work in radioactivity.” Several of the women included in her line are scientists that Buchanan has always admired, like Ada Byron. u See expanded story at the-standard.org
to do so. “It needs to be more than ‘How do we help black students or Latino students?’” Clark said. “It has to be ‘How do we reach out? How do we create unity?’ “I’m not going to be here next year. But for this school to be an option for my kids to come, it can’t be like this. My kids won’t be coming here if this is how it is 20 years from now. And that’s not because of the protest. That’s because I was forced to remember that I’m black before the protest,” Clark said. She wasn’t the only one who thought the university could do more. “The race issue is something we deal with on a daily basis,” said senior Jakal Burrell-El, who also helped organize the event. “Events like our protest and this discussion should be happening from MSU and u See SPEAK, page 2
Pharmacy school enrolls first class By Briana Simmons The Standard @SimmonsReports
The first class of 30 students celebrated the grand opening of the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Pharmacy at Missouri State University. Missouri State Provost Frank Einhellig said mutual trust and respect led to a great partnership between Missouri State and UMKC. The collaborative program allows students to obtain a degree from UMKC’s School of Pharmacy while taking classes on Missouri State’s campus. “This region of Missouri is underserved, and there is a demand for educated people in the pharmacy profession,” Einhellig said. More than half of the students accepted into this year’s program have more than two years of pre-pharmacy work and many already have a bachelor’s degree. u See expanded story at the-standard.org
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Calendar
Tuesday, Nov. 4
Courageous Conversations on Race Related to “Family and Friends,” 8:30-10 p.m., Cheek Hall 102
Wednesday, Nov. 5
Darr School of Agriculture 76th Annual Scholarship and Awards Banquet, 6-8:30 p.m., Bond Learning Center Ballroom
Thursday, Nov. 6 Animal Care and Use Workshop, 4-5 p.m., Plaster Student Union Room 308
Friday, Nov. 7
Last day to drop full semeseter classes, all day Tour of the Globe, 5-9 p.m., Jim D. Morris Center
Saturday, Nov. 8
BSN Application Workshop, 12:30-1:30 p.m., McQueary Family Health Sciences Room 127
Sunday, Nov. 9
“A Musical Salute to Our Veterans” Concert, 4-5:15 p.m., Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts
Monday, Nov. 10
Shattering the Silence Series: “What do you mean you don’t celebrate Christmas?”, 9-11 a.m., 12:30-2:30 p.m., 3-5 p.m., Plaster Student Union 317
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Dodging balls for leukemia Students raise over $2,000 for softball player Allie Alvstad in #AllieStrong dodgeball tournament By Emily Joshu For The Standard
The #AllieStrong dodgeball tournament began with 38 teams rallying to raise funds for sophomore softball utility Allie Alvstad, which took place on Sunday, Oct. 26. At the end of the tournament, participants from the men’s soccer team walked away with the title and donated their prizes, bringing the grand total of money raised to $2,100. The tournament winners were motivated by more than just a trophy. “One member of my family has cancer, and the only way to win this battle is with the support of your family and friends,” said senior and
Native American Archaeological Research
Wednesday, Nov. 5; 7 p.m.; MSU Center for Archeological Research, 622 S. Kimbrough Ave. Florice Pearce will present “A Study of Plentiful Ivy Site and Other Selected Upland Sites in Southern Missouri.”
“Little Big Man”
Wednesday, Nov. 12; 9 p.m.; Plaster Student Union Theater SAC hosts a special showing of this 1970 movie starring Dustin Hoffman and contrasting the lives of early American pioneers and Native Americans.
Native American Lunch
Thursday, Nov. 20; 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.; Union Club PSU 400 Traditional and popular Native American dishes will be served by the Union Club.
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Braxton Coil organizes the team bracket for the #AllieStrong Dodgeball Tournament.
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Students race to get the first advantage in a game of dodgeball during the #AllieStrong tournament. soccer forward Pedro Cardenas. All funds raised at the #AllieStrong tournament directly benefit Alvstad, who is currently battling acute myeloid leukemia. She was diagnosed with leukemia on Sept. 5 and began her second round of chemotherapy on Oct. 27. She will eventually undergo a bone-marrow transplant. However, Alvstad is known by her teammates and coaches as far more than a cancer patient. “Allie is someone who has a tremendous positive attitude when she competes on the softball field, and certainly now that’s serving her well as she battles leukemia,” said head coach Holly Hesse. Alvstad shows confidence and strength not just through her battle with cancer, but in other aspects of her life, including softball. “She loves life,” said Braxton Coil, the dodgeball tournament organizer and fellow teammate. “You never really know if she’s having a bad day because she would never act like it.” The #AllieStrong campaign, which runs by the motto, “Clear Eyes. Full Hearts. Can’t Lose!” began as a fundraising and awareness effort by Alvstad’s teammates, but it soon attracted the attention of various other organizations. To bring awareness to Alvstad’s situation, other campus sports teams, Greek Life organizations and staff
Marissa Weaver, associate director of Student Engagement, agrees. Originally from Ferguson, she wrote her dissertation about MSU’s public affairs policy. She believes that a lot of times students, faculty and staff are just expected to read and understand the public affairs mission even if it isn’t clear to them. “With the programming and the goals we have, we can’t just assume that faculty and staff are culturally competent. They may even want to have race-related conversations in the classroom but aren’t sure how to
members participated in the tournament. “It’s really heartwarming to see that so many people can come together for such a great cause,” said Coil. “I’ve always known that I was at a great school, but to see what support we get across campus has been really awesome.” The sense of community surrounding Alvstad has reminded students that they really have found their place. “We all care for each other. We are not a normal university; we are more like a big family,” said Cardenas. “I’m grateful for the opportunity of studying here in MSU. I haven’t seen anything like this before.” #AllieStrong has spread not just around MSU’s campus, but to other universities around the country. Students at Illinois State University sent orange #AllieStrong key chains for leukemia, and Quinnipiac University’s rugby team in Connecticut recruited various athletes for a video to raise awareness. Such efforts by MSU and various schools in other states have been well-received and encouraged by the organizers of #AllieStrong. “It’s the one really positive thing about this whole thing,” said Hesse. The funds and awareness raised by the dodgeball tournament represent MSU’s persistence to stand
navigate them so they just ignore it. “I would say as we set goals and move forward, we should focus on how we can help our faculty, staff and administrators become more culturally competent. Because I found from my research that it’s actually pretty disappointing,” Weaver said. And according to Ken Coopwood, vice president of Diversity and Inclusion, it’s a group effort. “Neutrality is an enemy in this type of situation,” he said. “You’re either an assistant or a resistant. It
with Alvstad. “I think this far exceeded any expectations anybody had for it,” said Coil. “I had my own expectations, and I think it was blown out of the water.” Though the dodgeball tournament has ended, the #AllieStrong campaign is still looking for support. Alvstad has a GoFundMe account online and donations are accepted. Individual donations can be made to Hammons Student Center. Orange #AllieStrong bracelets and t-shirts are also being sold through Coil and the bookstore. All of these proceeds will go directly to Alvstad’s family, as well as raise awareness for others who suffer from leukemia. “Medicine and treatments are expensive, and if we all contribute a little bit, we could make a huge difference,” said Cardenas. “I’m sure Allie knows that she has the support from the entire campus, especially the Athletic Department and teams.” #AllieStrong’s local and national influence is a reminder that every student at MSU has an army behind them when they need it most, and the effort will continue to grow for Alvstad and others in similar circumstances “She’s making a difference,” said Hess. “Even though she’s not with us, she’s making a difference for us every day.”
takes the whole village -— students, faculty, staff and administration— to educate and move us forward. You have to be engaged with the public and take part in things that make a difference. If that doesn’t happen, then we don’t move on.” And moving on is exactly what MSU’s President Clif Smart wants to do. He publicly apologized on MSU’s behalf and said he’ll do whatever it takes to show the community this isn’t acceptable. “I think there are tens of thousands of members of our community that are sup-
Read about Eric Greitens, the author of the 2014 Common Reader and founder of The Mission Continues, and his speech at the Public Affairs Convocation online at the-standard.org. Photos by Han Zhao/FOR THE STANDARD
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portive of what you did and want this to be a place where everyone can share their views and where everyone can feel safe,” Smart said. Clark says she can already see the support. “Our generation never had anything to fight for,” Clark said. “But we do now, and we’re going to make a change. It doesn’t matter if everyone agrees on everything; it just matters that people came, stood up and shared their opinion. My goal is for everyone to see me and accept my color.”
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OUR VIEW: Keep working to end racism at MSU By The Standard Editorial Board @TheStandard_MSU Most of you have likely seen last week’s front page of The Standard, and most of you probably have strong opinions about it. We’ve received emails, letters, tweets, phone calls and in-person comments on the choice to run uncensored comments made to protesters during their demonstration at the homecoming tailgate. This response has been almost entirely positive. Most people have understood and appreciated the message our front page sent: that censoring the racial slurs and curse words hurled at protesters would be lessening the blow of what black students on our campus have to face every day.
No one was censoring themselves that day at homecoming. No one was saying “F-word you all!” No one was saying “I don’t care about N-words. They’re just N-words.” So why should we censor them? We shouldn’t hide those feelings behind dashes or asterisks. We have to admit that we have a problem on our campus. We have to confront it. And all of us, together, have to work to solve it. We can’t just pretend that racism is over, because it isn’t. Comments on things like Springfield Bear Confessions and Overheard at Missouri State, clearly show this.
We can’t pretend that this is only an issue for black students — to think that is ignoring the challenges that Asian students, Hispanic students, Middle Eastern students and others face every day. We can’t derail the problem of racism to black students by talking about how hard white students have it. There aren’t long-standing systems and cultural influences that keep down white people. Don’t act like the problems are anywhere near similar. We’ll keep you informed as the conversation continues. Make sure you’re a part of it.
Love MSU without hating others Caleb Doyle Guest Columnist
@Doylethegreat The eye rolls. The groans. The collective sighs. The catty remarks and faux dry-heaving. This is what happens every time someone mentions another university on this campus. Some have received such seething hate, they aren’t even spoken of by name. I’ve heard Mizzou referred to as “The School Up North” or “The School That Should Not Be Named.” I’ve seen people wearing Mizzou apparel get called out and have things thrown at them. Why? Why does this happen? Why is there so much energy spent on trashing other schools? More importantly, does it benefit us as a university to slander the very name of other powerful institutions in this state and region? With the exception of a few sporting events, some academic programs, and a minute number of state funding situations, Missouri State and Mizzou are on the same page and benefit from supporting each other. I can almost guarantee nobody is sitting up in Columbia bashing Missouri State and ostracizing people who sport BearWear. In some ways, it can be beneficial to see what other schools are doing and discuss how we can implement similar programs. But throwing darts at a giant picture of Truman the Tiger is not going to advance us as a university. My point is this: Missouri State University has such a rich history, unique
mission, and distinct identity, we should spend our days falling in love with who we are, not hating what we aren’t. In our nearly 110 year history, Missouri State has grown to become a first-choice institution in the state of Missouri and a Midwest leader in higher education. I don’t have to tell you why this school is great. You’re here. You chose it for some reason. Whether it was your first choice or not, you had a reason for coming here. Could be the price, could be the programs, could be the people. Maybe it’s a combination of a lot of things. I didn’t start out here. I went to Mizzou as a freshman and transferred here after I changed my major. I wanted to find a cheap place that could offer me an education as good or better than any in the state. Missouri State fit those requirements. I struggled at first to feel at home here, but it wasn’t until I got plugged in and invested in the university that I began to feel like I belonged. As students, this is the role we play in the story of Missouri State University. It’s our job to participate in the programs and progress and contribute our skills and passion to the advancement of the university. If you haven’t joined a club, join a club. If you don’t already see an organization you want to be a part of, start one of your own. I did it, it’s very easy. Look around you and check out all the incredible programs being put on every single day and night by the over 300 student organizations. Go to a sporting event at one of the brand new venues. Support the arts by going to a play or musical in Craig. Hang out with the Association of International Students. I could list things forever, but just realize how important it is that we sup-
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port our university by participating and buying in to the campus community. Besides just having fun and experiencing new things, we have endless opportunities to create very genuine and important social change within our community and elsewhere. Unless you’ve been under a rock, you know there are unbelievably real social movements taking place that are pushing for progress with race, gender, fighting sexual assault and a variety of other causes. I encourage you to be a part of these movements in some way. There is potential for this to be a very important time in the life of Missouri State University. We have the chance to be state wide, even national, leaders in achieving meaningful progress for students of all kinds. We have a long way to go, but if we all contribute to facilitating change, we will continue to be progressive at surprising rates. If you want to know more about some of these movements, you can check out National Pan-Hellenic Council (@MoStateNPHC), Fraternity and Sorority Leaders for Social Awareness (@MSU_FSLSA), Student Government Association (@MOStateSGA), and a variety of other organizations who are advocates for change. However you feel about other universities, understand how important it is for us to realize our own identity and advance that to the best of our abilities by following our passions and finding our places. If you’re not into the Missouri State story, you may as well be going to any other school. Just remember, there are Bears on the state flag. Not Tigers.
Trevor Mitchell Editor-inChief @Trevorisamazing If you’re reading this and it’s still Tuesday, there’s one thing you need to do. Vote. There’s no excuse to not vote. Don’t know what’s on the ballot? You can see exactly what you’ll be voting on at http://bit.ly/1yRr5FI. Confused about those amendments you’ll be seeing? The Standard broke them down for you last week. Check out the articles at http://bit.ly/1unjrEZ and http://bit.ly/1x2ECKr. Need to know when and where you can vote? There’s a map with voting times where you can see the closest polling place to you at http://maps.springfieldmo.gov/voter dist/. You should absolutely exercise your right as a citizien and vote. Most polling places are open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m., so whether you’ve got to get up early or head out after your later classes, just get out there and vote. Don’t worry about long lines — we’ll be lucky to hit more than 15 percent participation. And whether you’re Democrat, Republican, Libertarian or Independent, remember — you can’t complain if you don’t vote.
First Amendment gives us great freedom — use it Spencer Martin Columnist
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Pi Kappa Phi associate member, Connor Howley, terrified guests during Pi Kappa Phobia Oct. 29-30. The fraternity raised over $2,000 for the Ability Experience.
Scares bring in $2,267 for charity during fraternity haunted house By Rebecca Biundo For The Standard
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Runners, decked out in costumes, participated in the Bear Batallion 5k Oct. 31.
Bear Battallion hosts Halloween costume run By Sofia Caito For The Standard
What were you doing Halloween morning at 6:30 a.m.? For many students at Missouri State University, gearing up for a jog was a part of the day’s celebration. The Army ROTC program hosted its free annual Battalion Costume Run 5k. The event was open to current students, future students, family of students, alumni, faculty, staff, community and visitors. About 45 people were in attendance for the event, and runners came decked out in costumes ranging from superheroes to gladiators to animals of all different sorts. Ricky Wallenburg, a senior criminology major and member of the ROTC program dressed as a turtle. Rachael Berg, a recreation sport and park administration major, was a part of his costume. “I don’t have (running) shoes,” she said. Wallenberg ran with Berg on his back. The route started in front of Glass Hall and went downtown to the square and back.
Mitchel Clark, the civilian affairs coordinator and a senior business management and international business student at the College of the Ozarks, said that this event — along with the third annual Urban Warrior Challenge — will be held on May 3, 2015. They are both ways for the community to learn about and be engaged with the ROTC program. The Army ROTC Bear Battalion is composed of student cadets from six affiliate universities and colleges. Although headquartered on the campus of Missouri State University, the student cadets enrolled in each of the affiliate schools fully participate in the planning, training and execution of the Battalion’s mission, which is to develop and train America’s future leaders. For more information about the Bear Battalion or the Department of Military Science, visit http://www.missouristate.edu/milsci/bearbattalion or contact contact Troy Wisdom, Military Science Department head and professor, at TSWisdom@MissouriState.edu.
Your reaction to our Oct. 28 issue, #HomecomingBlackout Pauline Verzola, sophomore, fashion merchandising and design The front page of The Standard is a resemblance of the harsh, yet often ignored, truth of the existence of racism on this campus. I personally feel that if members of our student body had to hear these hostile words, the closest we can get to feeling their pain is by having to read them. Aaron Shannon, senior, entertainment management I felt that the large and obvious use of the Nword in the quote on the front page was unnecessary and ignorant.
Kristen Boyd, sophomore, political science I personally think the outrage surrounding the front page is misplaced, because the words would not have been printed if no one had said them in the first place. We should be upset at those who said the slurs, not at the people who printed them. Sometimes the truth is ugly, but that doesn't mean we should hide it. I am proud of The Standard.
Haunted houses are a staple of Halloween and, for Missouri State University, Halloween came early this year. From a distance, shrieks and screams could be heard on Elm Street. Inside, strobe lights and endless scares were inevitable. On Oct. 29-30, Pi Kappa Phi fraternity transformed their house into the spookiest attraction on campus. Pi Kappa Phobia, the annual haunted house, raised money for the fraternity’s philanthropy, Ability Experience. Landon Steele, a junior hospitality and restaurant administration major and coorganizer, said that Ability Experience, formerly Push America, has become more community oriented since it was recently redeveloped. “It helps people (with) disabilities, whether it’s getting around their house, with finances or anything really,” Steele said. “We help build ramps. All the money goes into helping us help them.” Pi Kappa Phobia started with a large tent enclosing a giant maze. Zombies were tucked in corners to jump out and scare students as they walked through the maze. Once attendees got through the maze, various spooky characters led them through a series of fears, such as clowns, dark places and chainsaws.
Kenny Kabak, junior, music education It’s about time that we pushed the envelope on hot-button topics. Not that I feel that we don't already do this, but it’s good to put it right up in the face of our student body. These are phrases that minority groups must face every day of their lives. Can’t the others around them handle them on a piece of paper? Chris Maxey, senior, criminology I was at that game and I did not see anything. That is not what happened. That shows me lack of integrity on the part of the paper.
“In the maze, there’s little nooks and crannies, there’s corners, sharp edges,” Steele said. “It basically just shows you what you’re scared of the most and how sometimes it’s hard to get away. But in the end, after you keep on pushing through, you find your way out.” Christopher Worley, a sophomore logistics and supply chain management major and co-organizer, wanted the house to evoke students’ biggest nightmares. “My favorite part was just watching it come alive: trying to think of the things that would scare people the most. Really trying to get into how people think and what scares them,” Worley said. “Whenever we were planning the house this year, we called it ‘Pi Kappa Phobia’ because we wanted to play off people’s fears.” In past years, attendance has been in the hundreds, and this year 453 people came out to support the Ability Experience, raising $2,267. “We originally came up with a lot of different ideas for different rooms and sections of the house going off of different phobias: blood, insects, not knowing,” Worley said. “Some of those fears are still throughout this haunted house, but we really embellished on them and added to it to make it better.” The haunted house took weeks of planning to secure dates, actors, permits and
Steele’s favorite addition: the tent. “Last year, it started raining so we had this makeshift thing set up out here as an entrance,” said Steele. “Last minute, they called me asking if I could possibly get a tent, and I called a family friend up. And we used it, but it was small. (This year’s) tent is probably the best part because of the maze and everything that’s involved in it.” Amber Baldwin, freshman professional writing major, attended Pi Kappa Phobia and scored the haunted house an 8.5 out of 10. “I went through the house, and it was completely dark. And I had no idea what I was doing or where I was going, and I couldn’t see at all,” Baldwin said. “There was a room full of faces and that was terrifying because I didn’t know which face was real or not, and then someone screamed in my ear and I freaked out.” Worley said that the scariest part for anyone was whatever made students pee themselves, and for him that would have probably been the maze. “Personally, the maze is my favorite. It was my baby putting it together and Steele and I’s brainchild. We put a lot of effort into it making it as scary as possible,” Worley said. “Honestly, going through it at noon still scared me a little.”
Lawrence R. Davis Jr., senior, professional writing This event brings about mixed feelings. One, as a retired veteran, I truly believe in the First Amendment rights, “freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble.” Two: I was at the homecoming tailgate, and was rather surprised to see the protesters. There was a parade earlier in the day, and I did not see them there, so I feel that waiting until people were drinking was poorly done, but well within their rights. Third: Once I realized they were behind me on the sidewalk in front of McDonald, I politely stepped off into the grass to let them pass. I personally did not hear any “yelling” nor any mention of derogatory names, but that was only in one location. Four: The main crux of this question is about The Standard; I feel that based on the cover page and the content of the story, not everything was told properly. Regardless of what the protesters stated, showing signs that say “Don't Shoot” and “Hands Up” so recently after the events in Ferguson, even I have a hard time believing this wasn't part of their agenda that day. Nor was there any apparent pictures that showed some of the protesters wearing white masks, one of which was from “V for Vendetta,” which could be construed as another meaning all by itself. The Standard may have been well within its rights to publish this piece, protected under the Bill of Rights, but just with that cover, they have lost credibility with me, falling into the realm of sensational journalism, no better that the Daily Mirror or the National Enquirer.
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Calendar Tuesday, Nov. 4
Courageous Conversations on Race Related to “Family and Friends,” 8:30-10 p.m., Cheek Hall 102 Symphony Orchestra Concert, 78:30 p.m., Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts
Wednesday, Nov. 5
Study Away 101 Info Session, 3:45-4:45 p.m., Plaster Student Union 311 Senegal St. Joesph Gospel Choir, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, $20 SAC presents: '22 Jump Street,' 9-11 p.m., Plaster Student Union Theater
Thursday, Nov. 6
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Animal care and use workshop, 4-5 p.m., Plaster Student Union 308 SAC After Hours presents: Fandom Night, 9 p.m.-midnight, Plaster Student Union Food Court Yoga at Farmers Market of the Ozarks, 6 p.m., 2144 E. Republic Road, $5
Friday, Nov. 7
First Friday Art Walk, 6-10 p.m., downtown Empty Bowls for Ozarks Food Harvest, 5-8 p.m., 500 S. National Ave., donation based KWFC’s Fall Finale Concert, 6 p.m., 1655 W. Republic Road, $1520 Comedy Club presents: John Jacobs, 7-8:30 p.m., Plaster Student Union Ballroom West
If you want a horror movie about worms taking over a city after dark, “Nightcrawler” isn't for you. If you're wanting to throw up because of media ethics issues and the skeezy-ness of a videographer, “Nightcrawler” is for you. Long story short, Lou (Jake Gyllenhaal) sucks. From that smile that makes you cringe to his sexual love for a woman that looks like she's been under the knife one too many times, he’s just awful. He’s a character that I wanted to like. He’s socially awk-
MSU Film Series: 'Ticket Out,' 79:30 p.m., Plaster Student Union Theater Rock 'n' Bowl, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Plaster Student Union Level 1 Game Center
Saturday, Nov. 8
Veterans Day Parade, 8-10 a.m., downtown SAC Tailgate, 11 a.m.-2p.m., BearFest Village
Sunday, Nov. 9
"A Musical Salute to our Veterans" concert, 4-5:15 p.m., Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts SAC presents: '22 Jump Street,' 9-11 p.m., Plaster Student Union Theater
Monday, Nov. 10
SAC Concerts presents: Coffee Shop Sound, 7-9 p.m., Plaster Student Union South Lounge International Dive-In Film, 7-10 p.m., Foster Recreation Center
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ward, and as a fellow socially awkward individual, I rooted for him. I wanted him to go from beating up security guards and stealing copper wire to living the dream ... Which I guess happens, but not ethically. After cashing in a stolen bike at a pawn shop, Lou trades two wheels for video reels. He starts tuning into crimes around the LA area and filming them to sell to local news stations and hires an intern, Rick, to help with his efforts. Cool. Neat idea, Lou, until you witness a burglary gone bad, unethically enter the home, videotape victims, don’t even offer them help and don't turn the criminals into the police because you have a selfish agenda. Can you tell I’m a little salty about Lou? As a student journalist, you learn the knitty-gritty of what’s right and what’s wrong. And moving a dead body to get “the shot,” is definitely at the top of the “never-ever-ever do this” list. Also at the top of that list — not even just for journalists but as humans is, I don’t know, treating people with respect? Lou is horrible at this because Lou wants what Lou wants, and he will be ruthless to make that happen, even throwing Rick, the most loyal person in his life, under the bus. Even though Lou is a horrible individual, he’s smart and you never know what he’s going to do next. You hope he's not going to do what you’re thinking but then he does and you hate him all over again. “Nightcrawler” mixes “Law and Order” with “Fast and Furious” and is definitely a must see for anyone in the media who likes fast cars or thinks Gyllenhaal is hot.
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@Trevorisamazing With “1989,” Taylor Swift has broken away from the country roots that colored her first three albums — and it seems safe to say that they are never, ever getting back together. 2012’s “Red” made it clear that Swift was going for a more pop-friendly sound, and the reception of songs like “22” and “I Knew You Were Trouble” by a wider audience showed that twangy guitars and lyrics about slamming screen doors may have been turning some listeners away. But far from selling out, Swift seems a more adept pop singer-songwriter than she ever was as a country star. “Shake It Off,” which should be legally required to play in all homes three times a day, is easily the most danceable song on the album. Swift bemoans the common criticism of “I go on too many dates, but I can’t make them stay,” before launching into a sing-along chorus you physically cannot ignore. Perhaps Swift’s least subtle song directed at an ex is “Style,” an ‘80s-tinged number with drum machines backing lyrics like “You’ve got that James Dean daydream look in your eye.” (Side note: If you make fun of Swift for dating guys and writing songs about them, you should be arrested for using jokes three years past their expiration date.) Other highlights include “Blank Space,” where Swift,
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Registration can be one of the most stressful chores of the semester at Missouri State University. Waking up at 6:30 a.m. so you’re conscious enough to sign up for classes at 7 a.m.? Having to take a gym class at 8 a.m. every week? It’s enough to make you want to just throw registration to the wind and polish off all of your general education classes. First of all, check out http://www.missouristate.edu /registrar/RegSequence.htm to see when you’re first eligible to register for classes. Depending on how many hours you have, your honors college or athletics status, you’ll register anywhere between Oct. 30 and Nov. 25.
So when it is your turn, how do you get into the registration game? MSU’s new trial schedule builder tool makes it so much easier to get signed up for all of your classes. Unlike previous years, where students had to write down five digit codes, then try to read them days later as you type them into your computer, this year
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Women’s basketball: 7:05 p.m. vs. Central Missouri (Exh.) at home
Friday, Nov. 7
Women’s soccer: 6 p.m. vs. Illinois State at Normal, Illinois Volleyball: 7 p.m. vs. Wichita State at Wichita, Kansas
Saturday, Nov. 8
Football: 2 p.m. vs. Southern Illinois at home Men’s soccer: 7 p.m. vs. Evansville at home Men’s basketball: 7:35 p.m. vs. Missouri Southern at home
Sunday, Nov. 9
Women’s basketball: 2:05 p.m. vs. Southwest Baptist at home
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Basketball season returns to MSU
The Missouri State Bears and Lady Bears will both play exhibition games this week at JQH Arena in preparation for the 2014-2015 basketball seasons. The Lady Bears play their first exhibition game on Nov. 4 at 7:05 p.m. against Central Missouri. The Bears first game is Nov. 8 at 7:35 p.m. against Missouri Southern at JQH Arena. For more information about the upcoming basketball season, see the basketball tab included in this issue.
Discounts for heroes next week
MSU Athletics is offering discounts at sporting events next week for military personnel and first responders in celebration of Veterans Day on Nov. 11. MSU is offering discounted tickets to all home sports events Nov. 8-15, starting with the football game against Southern Illinois at 2 p.m. at Plaster Stadium. For a complete list of discounted offers, visit http:// www.missouristatebears.com.
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Shutout of Panthers puts Bears in semis
Junior Uvis Kalnins earned his second Swimmer of the Week award in as many weeks on Nov. 3. Kalnins was the top performer for MSU in a meet against Missouri in Columbia on Oct. 31.
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The Missouri State women’s soccer Bears celebrate after a victory. The Bears earned a bid in the MVC tournament two consecutive years. They advanced to the semifinals this season. the back of the net for an unassisted goal to put the By Mike Ursery Bears ahead 1-0. The Standard Ten minutes later, history was made. Senior for@MikeUrsery ward and midfielder Molly Huber scored the second of the game to double the Bears’ lead, 2-0. The Missouri State women’s soccer Bears had a The goal scored by Huber was her 13th of the chance to host during the quarterfinal round of the season, setting a new single-season record for goal Missouri Valley Conference postseason tourna- scored at MSU. The old record, set in 1997, stood ment, but fell short against Northern Iowa during for 17 years. the regular season finale. The Bears kept up the pressure on Northern MSU lost that game 3-2 against the Panthers, Iowa during the remainder of the game, shooting which put them in fifth place in the MVC. Being the six more times while the defense held the Panthers no. 5 seed placed them as the visiting team in the to just two shots for the entire second half. quarterfinal round, pitting them again against no. 4 Junior goalkeeper Jessica Perry started between Northern Iowa. the posts for the Bears, registering just one save This is the second straight season that MSU during the game due to the strong defense that MSU earned a postseason berth. Last year, the Bears lost displayed. to Evansville in a game that was determined by The quarterfinal victory over Northern Iowa penalty kicks. The team was determined not to let advances MSU into the semifinal round of the that happen again this season. MVC tournament. The Bears will face the no. 1 IlliThe first half was mostly uneventful for both nois State Redbirds in Normal, Illinois on Nov 7 at teams. Neither team was able to put a shot on goal, 6 p.m. despite UNI having three shots in the half compared The Redbirds, who finished with a 6-0 record in to two from MSU. The first shot for the Bears did conference play, earned a bye during the quarterfinot happen until just before the end of the 11th nal round as well as home field advantage. minute, when junior defender Lauren Fussell MSU played Illinois State on Sept. 28, losing 2attempted a shot only to have it blocked by the 0 while being outshot 24-5. opposition. The semifinal match is scheduled to begin at 6 MSU didn’t break the scoreless tie until the 46th p.m. The winner advances to the final round, played minute, when senior defender Kelsey Fouch found in Normal on Nov. 9.
Ice Bears bring an ‘Orange Army,’ but Bronchos prevail Ice Bears don orange jerseys for #AllieStrong, but Division-I Central Oklahoma sweeps series By Chase Probert The Standard @chase_a_probert
The Missouri State Ice Bears were faced with a daunting task. Though they had already played the University of Central Oklahoma, the stakes seemed to be a little bit higher this time against the Bronchos. The Ice Bears were hosting the Missouri State softball team, wearing orange jerseys during what they were calling Orange Out Weekend to help raise awareness for Allie Alvstad and the #AllieStrong movement. The first time the Ice Bears took on the Bronchos on the road, they were just 4-0. This weekend they entered Mediacom Ice Park still perfect, with a much more impressive 13-0 record. With the first ACHA standings released on Friday, they also found out they would be going up against the No. 1 ranked team in the Central Region... In Division-I. “We knew what we were getting into when we scheduled these guys,” head coach Bob Bucher said. “But we wanted this.” In Game 1 on Friday night, the Bronchos showed why they deserved to be at the top with a methodical 6-2 dismantling of the Ice Bears, delivering Missouri State its first loss in their home this season. I do not consider myself a hockey expert, but the Bronchos appeared to be unlike any team the Ice Bears had faced. The Bronchos have been by far the best piece of competition the Ice Bears have faced. UCO was fast, physical, aggressive, incredibly aware on both ends of the ice, were in their power plays, had great puck control, had great discipline and had incomparable hand-eye skills. I could go on and on, but I should save my adjectives for Game 2 on Saturday night. Bucher and the Ice Bears might be looking back on Saturday night’s game against the Bronchos as one of their biggest moments of the 2014-2015 season. After a disappointing performance in Game
Field hockey drops finale By Chase Probert The Standard @chase_a_probert
The Missouri State field hockey Bears’ 2014 season came to a close with a 2-1 loss to the Ohio Bobcats in Athens on Halloween. The Bears trailed 1-0 after a Bobcat goal in the 27th minute. MSU scored an equalizing goal just prior to the end of the first half after junior foward Dominique Leyva found fellow junior forward Holly Scherer off a rebound to make it a 1-1 game on Scherer’s eighthth goal of the season. The game would remain deadlocked until the 55th minute. Ohio took the lead on a deflection that would end up in the back of the MSU net. The Bears would keep up the offensive pressure, forcing four Ohio saves in the final minutes. The Bears even had a chance to tie with zeroes on the clock, but would not be able to capitalize on their last opportunity of the game. The 2-1 final was official. Missouri State finishes the season with a 3-15 record and a 0-6 conference record. All of Missouri State’s victories would come in their new home at Betty and Bobby Allison North Stadium. Since the Bears are without any graduating seniors, Missouri State will return all of their players from the 2014 season next year, including leading scorers Scherer, freshman midfielder Andrea Soler Codina, and junior midfielder Charlie Redhead.
Men’s soccer Bears draw even with first place SIU-Edwardsville MSU sitting at third place in Valley; one game left against second place Aces By John Robinson The Standard @SaxmanJohn
The Missouri State men’s soccer team (7-4-4, 3-0-2) prides itself on great defensive play. Conference foe SIUEdwardsville (4-7-4, 4-0-1) is an offensive juggernaut, leading the Missouri Valley Conference in scoring. The two teams met on Saturday and could not be contained to the regular 90 minutes, needing a double overtime period before ending the game in a 1-1 draw. Missouri State struck first on the day. In the 24th minute, junior forward James Thomas played the ball to senior midfielder Jack Roberts who put a little air under his shot. With his second goal of the season, Roberts put the Bears up 1-0. The Cougars struck back in the final minutes of the first half. Senior forward Christian Volesky found the back of the net to increase his league-leading goal total to eight on the season and evening the score at 1-1. Though the conference shutout streak ended, the Bears managed to come out of Edwardsville with a point, bringing their conference point total to 11. SIUE leads the conference with 13, and Evansville sits between the two schools at 12 points. The first two teams in the conference point standings earn a bye in the first round of the post season tournament, and right now those teams are SIUE and Evansville. But with Evansville coming to Springfield this Saturday to face the Bears, the final order could still be shaken up. Since the Bears are looking for the coveted first round bye, they need to beat Evansville — it’s a straightforward task. The culmination of a season of hard work all comes down to Saturday, Nov. 8, when the Bears take on the Aces at 7 p.m.
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Senior goalie Steve Lombardo makes a save against Central Oklahoma on Nov. 1. 1, the Ice Bears would be seeking retribution, but would be without two of their top forwards. Senior forward, Jack Ryan missed both games due to injury and graduate forward Brad Keenan had been knocked out of Friday’s nights game due to a knee injury, and he was forced to watch the game on the sideline with crutches. After allowing multiple goals on UCO power plays, the Bears played a more crisp, disciplined game on Saturday. The Ice Bears improved on the forecheck, as well, slowing down the systematic Broncho offensive attack. In the defensive zone, the Ice Bears would continue to slow down the Bronchos with continued pressure and by sacrificing their bodies, laying out to block several Broncho passes and shots. Period one would come to a close with a 0-0 u See ICE BEARS, page 7
File photo/THE STANDARD A Missouri State men’s soccer player battles for a ball during a game at Plaster Stadium in 2013. MSU won the MVC regular season title last season.
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Indiana State uses trick play on final kickoff to set up winning field goal; Bears now 1-4 and sitting in eighth place in Valley standings By John Robinson The Standard @SaxmanJohn
The season began with heart-stopping comebacks and hopes of playoffs riding a 3-1 non-conference start to the year. It all seems like a lifetime ago as the Missouri State football Bears (4-5, 1-4) lost to No. 19 Indiana State (6-3, 23) on a last second field goal at Indiana State. It almost didn’t happen that way, though. With 2:06 left to go, the Bears drove down the field, and on the leg of junior kicker Marcelo Bonani, the Bears took an 18-17 lead with just 42 seconds left in regulation. “We did everything right and so did they,” said head coach Terry Allen, “We came down and kicked the go-ahead field goal. We did just what we wanted
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tie, with the Bronchos outshooting the Ice Bears just 14-11. After imposing their will on Friday night, the lumbering locomotive that was the Bronchos offense had now apparently run into a brick wall. The game would remain scoreless for more than half of the second period until sophomore for-
to do as far as the power squib (kickoff).” It was a kickoff return that caught the Bears by surprise. Squibbing the kick to run the clock out of time, the ISU returner caught the ball and huddled with five other Sycamore players, who then faked taking a knee before separating. By the time MSU corralled the actual ball carrier, Indiana State was at the MSU 38-yard line. Four plays later, the winning field goal was sailing through the uprights and ISU was celebrating. “How do you game plan for that?” asked senior safety Caleb Schaffitzel. It’s just another in the string of late losses which have replaced the late wins the Bears had early in the season. And for seniors like quarterback Kierra Harris, it’s a situation he hoped they wouldn’t be in. “We just have to stay together 1-4
ward Ryan Hogland ended the scoring drought by sneaking one past the goal line to put the Ice Bears on the board for a 1-0 lead. Minutes later, the Ice Bears got their first powerplay of the night, taking advantage of it and in its waning seconds as senior defender Juuso Halmeenmaki charged in on the puck after a deflected pass in the scoring zone, utilizing a screen on the goalie to put the Ice Bears up 2-0 after two periods of play. The Bronchos would got back early in the third period, making it a 2-1 game with 16:44 left in
record all your dreams of becoming a conference champion and making the playoffs are slim to none.” With just three games remaining in the regular season, the Bears will have to win all three to have a winning record. “We just have to stay together and be a family,” said Harris. “What we do after this week will determine a lot about the character of this team.” The sentiment doesn’t make the loss any easier though. “It hurts. There’s just no other way to put it. It hurts a lot,” said Dylan Cole, a redshirt sophomore outside linebacker. The Bears return home Saturday, Nov. 8, to take on conference foe File photo/THE STANDARD Southern Illinois at 2 p.m. The Missouri State football Bears played Indiana State at Plaster Stadium in 2013. MSU lost to the Sycamores in Terre Haute this season.
the final period of regulation. The Ice Bears continued to hold off UCO, despite lapses in discipline leading to several good chances for the Bronchos. The Bears held the lead going into the final minute, but just as the Bronchos pulled their goalie, a deflected shot gott by senior goalie Justin Lombardo and tied the game with 52.8 seconds left. The game went into overtime, where the Bronchos continued to apply the offensive pressure, leading to a game-winning goal with less than two minutes to go in the game, escaping Mediacom
Ice Park to remain undefeated. about us going D-I next year, I Despite losing two games at think we just answered them,” he home, with the second coming in said with a smile. dramatic fashion, Bucher remained optimistic and proud of his team. “What a game it was,” Bucher said about Saturday night’s instant classic. “We just took the best team in the D-I Central Region further than anyone has. We weren’t supposed to do that.” Bucher then stopped for a moment, perhaps thinking back to this game and what it meant for both him and his players. “If there were any questions
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Volleyball Bears earn split during latest road trip Brand sets career milestone; Bears currently sitting third place in Valley with just five conference games remaining By Eli Wohlenhaus The Standard @eliwohlenhaus Senior outside hitter Olivia Brand topped 1,000 hits for her career last weekend as the volleyball Bears split matches with Northern Iowa and Drake. Missouri State took on the Missouri Valley Conference’s second-ranked University of Northern Iowa Panthers on Halloween, unfortunately losing 3-1. Despite Brand’s monumental achievement and freshman outside hitter Lily Johnson’s double-double composed of 13 kills and 13 digs, the Bears could not pull off the road upset. The following night, MSU headed over to Drake to take on the Bulldogs. In straight sets, the Bears swept the Bulldogs as they cruised to their 10th MVC win, six of which have been sweeps. The Bears are now 17-8 on the season and 10-3 in the conference. They have clinched a winning conference record for the 16th straight season, even though they have five games remaining. MSU finishes out its season with a single-match weekend versus Wichita State on Friday, Nov. 7, before returning home one more time for matches against Southern Illinois and Evansville on Nov. 14 and 15. MSU concludes its season on the road again with matches at undefeated, top-ranked Illinois State on Nov. 21 and at Indiana State on Nov. 22.
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Playoffs all but out of reach, but Bears can still salvage season John Robinson Sports Reporter
It seems so long ago now I was writing about this Missouri State football team and a potential playoff berth. It’s hard to imagine a team starting 3-1 would find themselves 1-4 in subsequent games, but with the season winding down, the Bears still have a chance to end the year on a high note. It all gets started when Southern Illinois comes to town this Saturday. If you wanted a summary of the Salukis’ season, just read everything I’ve written about the Bears. SIU went 3-1 in non-conference
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The Missouri State volleyball Bears currently sit in third place in the Valley, with one homestand left.
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play with their lone loss coming against Big 10 foe Purdue. They received a national ranking, then much like the Bears, the reality of the Missouri Valley Football Conference set in. SIU picked up wins against Western Illinois and South Dakota but are riding a three-game losing streak and a 2-3 conference record. The Salukis are led by quarterback Mike Iannotti, who has thrown for 1,849 yards and 17 touchdowns, and is one of 30 on the College Football Performer of the Year watch list. On the ground, Andrew Malcolm is the main running back with 820 yards on 136 attempts and 10 touchdowns. MyCole Pruitt is the leading receiver with 61 catches for 694 yards and 9 touchdowns. As an offense, it’ll be the passing attack the Bears must contain. SIU averages 11 yards per pass and 236 yards per game. For a young Bear secondary, containing the pass could be
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tough. On the defensive side of the ball SIU has 45 tackles for loss and 27 sacks. Perhaps the stat which jumps out the most is the nine forced fumbles, of which SIU has recovered. MSU’s vaunted offensive line, which struggled to get things going last week against Indiana State, will need to step up this week to open holes on the ground game and keep senior quarterback Kierra Harris upright. I think this is a winnable game for the Bears. They are playing an average team, much like themselves at home, a team which gives up 150 yards on the ground on average per game. If Missouri State can find the consistency they had in the earlier half of their season I think they will send the Salukis home with a loss. It all goes down Saturday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m. at Plaster Stadium.
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Tuesday, November 4, 2014