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Heffner said “there’s a window of about 1-2 years,” to get Aaron Carter in front of a crop of students who remember back to the time when he was at the height of his popularity. Heffner also said that student response has been good, if a little wary at times. “I think some people will be like ‘Is it really Aaron Carter?’ and then go, and really certs chair Emily Heffner. Heffner said this was comparable to the enjoy it.” The show will take place in the Plaster price of past concerts, such as last fall’s visit by The Rocket Summer, which ran a total cost Student Union theater, and tickets will be free for students. of $21,301.93. She said that Carter, who has been on an 80-plus stop tour with sold-out shows, was a Starting the party How exactly do you decide to bring Aaron good fit for the current group of college stuCarter to campus, anyway? dents.
1990s pop sensation Aaron Carter will be featured in SAC’s Winter Week concert this January
By Trevor Mitchell The Standard
How much will Aaron’s party cost this time around? Probably somewhere around $22,589.50. That’s the budgeted cost for Aaron Carter’s upcoming Jan. 21 campus concert, according to Student Activities Council con-
Heffner said that the concert committee works with a middle agent – someone who communicates between SAC and the acts themselves – to see who is available at prices that fit the committee’s budget. Once the field has been narrowed to around five or six acts, a series of several voting rounds take place to see who will be brought to campus. The committee must then work to figure out production costs for the show. These range from the instruments the band will be playing to any additional lighting or stage additions that the artist requests. The production costs are often a major u See CARTER, page 2
Millions and millions of meals
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Volunteers help pack just a few of the million meals at the Friends Against Hunger’s Pack-A-Thon the weekend of Nov. 15 at the Springfield Exposition Center.
Pack-A-Thon helps pack meals to fight hunger in Springfield, overseas
Hunger’s Meals A milion event to help those fighting hunger in Springfield and overseas. Volunteers participated in the $165,000 + 29 hours + 5,400 volunteers = 1 million meals packed this Pack-A-Thon in the Springfield past weekend during Friends Against Exposition Center, working to pack
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approximately 150 meals per person during every two-hour shift, according to Karen Wood, director of Friends Against Hunger. Wood and her husband started Friends Against Hunger in 2007 and have since provided 6.5 million meals to families in need. This is the second year of the Meals A Million Pack-A-Thon, and Wood estimates that there were about 1,000 more
volunteers than last year. Wood and her husband used to hold small packing sessions in a warehouse to produce 1 million meals over an entire year. She said that switching to the large-scale Pack-A-Thon format is more cost effective, because they only have to rent the exposition center for one weekend to produce 1 million meals. Now the couple works year-
Minimum wage to increase Increase will take effect in January, but not everyone agrees that it’s the right move By Andrew Shields The Standard
For the second year in a row, Missouri will be raising the state minimum wage. Making a 15-cent increase, wages will be going up from $7.35 to $7.50 on Jan. 1, 2014. Minimum wage had previously been set at $7.35 at the beginning of 2013, replacing the previous value set of $7.25 in 2009. According to Thomas Wyrick, an emeritus professor of economics at Missouri State, the economic dynamic is different when only one state raises its minimum wage and not the
country as a whole. Wyrick said that when Missouri’s wages go up, so do the prices of products within the state. This, in turn, can encourage consumers and business owners to seek materials and services outside of the state, stunting economic growth in Missouri. He also said that when minimum wage goes up, employers have to find somewhere to get the extra money to pay their employees, often resulting in a loss of jobs or a hiring freeze. “Today, state legislature said it was illegal for employers to hire someone whose labor is worth less than $7.50 an hour,” said Wyrick. “If they’re worth less, you can’t hire them for that. So basically, now you can’t hire people with low skills and education if their services are worth $7.30 an hour.” Wyrick said that a loss of jobs, as a result of this, would slow down economic growth, because there isn’t money being spent when “we’ve got 1,000 people sitting on the couch at home.” While 1,000 is a potentially high prediction for the amount of lost jobs, Wyrick said that he wouldn’t be surprised if it was close. Terrel Gallaway, the acting head of the eco-
nomics department, is skeptical of the impact of the minimum wage increase, but says that wages in Missouri aren’t a black and white issue. Gallaway said that, on one side of the issue, you have the idea that the very people that the wage increase sets out to help may be instead hurt by a loss of hours, or even their jobs. He said that, while employers had to comply with the standard going into effect, “they’re not in this game to lose.” However, there is an argument that the current minimum wage is not a livable one, and an increase would encourage economic growth and an alleviation of the pressure on financial assistance in the state of Missouri. “Over the lifetime of many of the students of Missouri State, a very large percentage of the population has seen little or no economic advancement,” said Gallaway. “While the economy has grown, most of that growth had gone to a small set of affluent people.” He said that one of the main reasons raising minimum wage was on the table was to make u See WAGE, page 2
round to recruit volunteers, raise money and organize the event. The meals cost 16 cents each, and Wood said the final cost is $165,000 for facilities, food, containers and shipping. When the volunteers arrived at the exposition center, they watched an introductory video and went u See MEALS, page 2
Police identify man killed in hit-and-run By Trevor Mitchell The Standard
The victim of a Nov. 17 hit-and-run collision near MSU has been identified as Zachary S. Gibson, 23, of Springfield. A press release from the Springfield Police Department said Gibson was traveling west on Bear Boulevard on a bicycle. At approximately 6:45 p.m., while crossing Kimbrough Avenue, Gibson was struck by a white sedan traveling south on Kimbrough, according to police. The vehicle left the scene, where Gibson was pronounced dead. Police said a tip led them to the recovery of the suspect vehicle in the 600 block of West Edgewood on Monday morning. At press time Monday, The Standard was unable to confirm whether Gibson was ever enrolled at MSU.
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African-American issues to be discussed as part of ‘Shattering the Silences’
‘Vanishing Black Male’ discussion to include talk of low expectations, high unemployment rates, racial profiling By Briana Simmons The Standard
E-books vs. Textbooks Professor Michael Borich of the Media, Journalism and Film Department displays both physical and digital versions of his book “Sports Krazy: Oddballs, Eccentrics and Zanies!” His book is available for purchase at Amazon.com.
Brief campus news
JQH Arena director receives Patriot Award for supporting troops
Keith Boaz, director of JQH Arena, Plaster Sports Complex and Hammons Student Center, received the Patriot Award on Nov. 8, during the Veteran’s Appreciation Breakfast. The award was created by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, which is an agency of the Department of Defense. Boaz was nominated for being highly supportive of the military’s Reserve service.
More than $1 million in funding to help improve learning
The Southwest Regional Professional Development Center received $1,333,395 in funding from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to help improve the learning of students, especially those receiving special education services. The money will be used to provide professional development activities such as collaborative work promoting a schoolbased approach to improving instruction and assessment.
Campus news events Tuesday, Nov. 19
Study Away 101 Info Session, 9-10 a.m., Plaster Student Union 309 Student Activities Council meeting, 4-5 p.m., Plaster Student Union 313
Student Government Association meeting, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Plaster Student Union 313
Wednesday, Nov. 20 BSN Application Workshops, 10-11 a.m., McQueary Family Health Sciences Hall 217 Entertainment Management Association meeting, 5-6 p.m., Glass Hall 101
Spectrum meeting, 7-9 p.m., Plaster Student Union 3rd floor
Thursday, Nov. 21
Students for a Sustainable Future meeting, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Temple Hall 120
Friday, Nov. 22
Moon City Student Invitational Reading, 7-9 p.m., Plaster Student Union theater
Saturday, Nov. 23
PHR/SPHR Exam Review, 9 a.m-4 p.m., Plaster Center for Free Enterprise and Business Development 1000
Monday, Nov. 25
Student Nurse Organization meeting, noon-1 p.m., Plaster Sports Complex 246
Tuesday, Nov. 26
Student Activities Council meeting, 4-5 p.m., Plaster Student Union 313
Student Government Association meeting, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Plaster Student Union 313
Wednesday, Nov. 27 Spectrum meeting, 7-9 p.m., Plaster Student Union 3rd floor
Thursday, Nov. 28 Thanksgiving Holiday (No Classes/Offices Closed)
Friday, Nov. 29
Thanksgiving Holiday (No Classes/Offices Closed)
Saturday, Nov. 30
Thanksgiving Holiday (No Classes/Offices Closed)
Sunday, Dec. 1
Thanksgiving Holiday (No Classes/Offices Closed)
Monday, Dec. 2 Classes resume
Several issues that African-American males are experiencing will be discussed at an event sponsored by the African-American Committee and Division of Diversity and Inclusion today, Tuesday, Nov. 19. The Vanishing Black Male: Saving the Next Generation will discuss low expectations, overrepresentation in special education, higher rates of unemployment, bias in sentencing, racial profiling and a young man’s needs to be successful from 6-9 p.m. in Carrington Hall. The Vanishing Black Male, part of the “Shattering the Silences series,” is intended to encourage an open discussion about recent issues that have occurred in the AfricanAmerican community. “Shattering the Silences” is a series of events similar to this one used to address sensitive diversity issues. Sabrina Brinson, professor in childhood education and family studies, will be the moderator of the discussion. She says she is encouraging more than conversation at this event. “Let’s pull together this symposium, and let’s figure out some action steps so that
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part of the budget, Heffner said. Phillip Phillips, last year’s winter concert, was significantly cheaper because he performed an acoustic set — the production costs only came to about
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$4,500. Heffner said student interest is critical to the choice of performers for concerts. Several acts were considered for April’s Public Affairs Week concert and then dropped before the committee finally decided on the Kansas City band Making Movies. The concert committee
sure that the wealth would be spread around the state, promoting economic growth. With criticisms of raising the minimum wage also comes the big question: How do we make it possible for working people to support themselves and their families? According to Gallaway, it is difficult to
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through a sanitization process. People of all ability levels are used for different areas of the process: packing bags, weighing ingredients, packing boxes, carrying more ingredients to tables, labeling bags and boxes and assembling pallets. Volunteers packed two meals: a rice and beans meal and a macaroni and cheese meal. Both are fortified with soy and include a vitamins and minerals packet in the bag. The Friends Against Hunger website says that these meals are chosen because they are easy to digest and only require the ability to boil water to make. The meals are distributed in Springfield and throughout the United States, and sent to locations in Haiti, the Philippines and Mexico— mostly
Springfield can transition itself from being a city of bitter and sweet to a community where everyone feels they have a sense of belonging,” Brinson said. She said the panel discussion will encourage people of all backgrounds and roles in the community to give their take on the issues that will be discussed. This includes parents, educators, legal experts, psychology and counseling experts, higher education representatives and community leaders. There will be opportunities for young men and women to express themselves through spoken word and other art forms. Community leaders and faith-based organizations have been encouraged to get involved. The Young Soldiers of Valor from New Hope Church and Steven Jones of Central High School are scheduled to perform. Nathaniel Slaughter, senior public relations major, works for the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and is helping promote the event. “As an African-American male, my experiences in Springfield have been, at times, frustrating,” Slaughter said. “I believe other men will appreciate this event … Men will be able to be open with each other about their experiences and how they feel about social issues that plague African-American men,” Slaughter said. He hopes that this event will bring the African-American community at MSU closer. “Being a minority at a predominately white university can be difficult for some, but this event will hopefully create new relationships that will better students’ college experiences. Hopefully this event will lead to more events where students come together to tackle and discuss social issues,” Slaughter said.
has also put up its 2014 Big Concert Survey, asking students to tell SAC which bands they’d like to see in the spring concert, ranging from Ke$ha to 2 Chainz to Taking Back Sunday. The Big Concert Survey can be completed until Nov. 21, and can be found on SAC’s Facebook page or on the MSU homepage.
have a concrete opinion on decisions like these. With options like welfare and assisted living programs as some of the only alternatives, Gallaway says something has to be done. “People don’t like welfare programs in this state,” said Gallaway. “But if you’re out there working a full-time job and can’t make ends meet and you can’t support your family, then what do you do? It’s either raise the wages, or we help them ourselves.”
to children. Wood said that Friends Against Hunger doesn’t picture a future where they have a place to give food themselves, but that they rather support the organizations that already have the infrastructure and just give them enough food to get to all the people who need it. Wood was inspired to help by the time she spent in Africa and Haiti. She saw people struggling with hunger first hand. “People there will never reach the age to support themselves,” she said. “They’ll starve to death.” Wood said approximately 1,300 of the volunteers were Missouri State students. One of them was Matt Hinken, a senior psychology major. He volunteered for the first time this year as a “green shirt,” or a volunteer supervisor that directed other groups of volunteers to their work stations. Hinken said what makes Meals a Million differ-
ent is the competitive nature. “We’re racing the clock to help as many people as we can,” he said. “When the DJ calls out how many meals the volunteers have packaged, it makes it all seem real.” Hinken has also volunteered with other organizations that fight hunger, such as Convoy of Hope. He likes working with these organizations because he can directly see who he is helping. “It’s very easy for me to see where my time is going. If I donate a dollar, I don’t really know what’s being done with it, but if I pack a meal, anyone can easily see how that directly impacts people,” Hinken said. Wood credits her need to help to her faith in God, saying she is just following the command to help the poor. “When you realize how bad it is in other countries, you realize how blessed you are to live in the U.S.,” she said.
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Haters gonna hate Kansas City Chiefs lose first game of season; all the doubters say ‘I told you so’ I was 12 years old, and it was the best pro football year of my life. It was 2003: the year it seemed like Dante Hall would return every kick he got for a touchdown; the year that Priest Holmes was setting NFL single-season rushing records; the year Tony Gonzalez was still awesome; and the year that my hidden disdain for the Cincinnati Bengals began after they ended our bid for a 10-0 start under then head coach Dick Vermeil. I still remember sitting in my kitchen in Week 6 around a 12-inch television as Morten Andersen made a 31-yard field goal to tie the game with one second left, and Eddie Kennison caught a 51-yard touchdown pass in overtime to beat the Packers at Lambeau Field and stay perfect. I’m now 22 years old and still have the red longsleeve Tshirt I got back in 2003 when the Chiefs clinched the AFC West Championship. It’s now 2013: the year that revived Andy Reid’s coaching career after a dismal 2012-13 performance in Philadelphia; the year that Justin Houston and Tamba Hali are monster pass rushers; the year that the Chiefs were declared by many as the worst 9-0 team the league has ever seen; and the year my very outward hate for the Denver Broncos burned even more after they ended our bid for perfection. I’ll remember sitting in my apartment watching a 24-inch television as the Chiefs, once again, had a chance to go 100 for the first time in franchise history. I’ll remember the Kansas City fumble after a Denver fumble that could have put the Chiefs ahead in the first quarter and completely changed the momentum of the game. I’ll remember the game with the most defensive holding penalties I’ve ever seen. But most importantly, I’ll remember the game that will have everyone saying “I told you so.” “It’s like deja vu all over again.” You see, this is the life of a Kansas City sports fan: • Grow up in Kansas City. • Live through years and years of mediocre baseball. • Get really excited when the team finishes above .500 and in third place in the AL Central and is playing meaningful games in September. • Have everyone tell you
Nicolette Martin Editor-inChief how much of a joke Royals baseball is and how they’ll never be a real contender. • Grow up in Kansas City. • Live through years and years of mediocre (at best) football. • Get really excited when the team starts the season 9-0 after going 2-14 the previous year. • Have everyone tell you how terrible the Chiefs are and how they’ll never win another Superbowl. • Repeat. For some reason, we can’t get excited about these things because the national viewpoint of Kansas City teams seems to be that we are, and always will be, ugly ducklings … rich in history and tradition (can you say 1985 and Lamar Hunt?), but never legitimate contenders in the wide world of grown-up sports. You think the Royals are good and have a chance to contend again? “Aw, that’s cute,” says the Cardinals fan who has had a chance to celebrate four World Series appearances in the past 10 years. You think the Chiefs really deserve that 9-0 record and a chance to have a No. 1 seed in the playoffs? “Aw, that’s adorable,” says the Patriots fan who has had a chance to celebrate four Super Bowl appearances in the past 10 years. Instead of letting us have our time … our ONE time that comes so infrequently ... we’re still looked at as the Cinderella team of the NFL, not because people are jealous of us, but because we’re the dirty maid who doesn’t deserve to go to the ball. The Chiefs are the worst 90 team we’ve ever seen, they said. All of the Chiefs’ wins have come against teams who are currently with a losing record, they said. The Chiefs have yet to play a REAL team like the almighty Broncos, they said, so tier record doesn’t really count. Why can’t people talk about the pounding the then 3-6 St. Louis Rams put on the
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Colts in Indianapolis? Or the 7-2 Patriots who barely squeaked out wins at Buffalo (4-7) and at home to the Jets (5-5) who they lost to in their second meeting? Instead of all that, what we’ll hear the most of is that an overrated Chiefs team lost on the road to the Broncos, who “(made) it look easy in handling of (our) first loss,” according to an NFL article. They won by 10. Instead of that, we’ll hear about how an overrated Chiefs team will now be playing catch-up in the league to powerhouse Denver for the rest of the season. We have the same record and still have to play Denver at Arrowhead. They won’t talk about how the Chiefs played the Broncos the closest any team has at Mile High Stadium this season, or how the Chiefs’ defense held them to their lowest point total to date. Instead, all we’ll hear about is how the Chiefs finally got their first loss of the season, after barely deserving the nine wins before. They don’t talk about those things because, for teams like the Colts and the
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Patriots, those losses are flukes. It’s easier to talk about all the things we did wrong; all the reasons we deserved to lose because, for the Chiefs, our wins are the exception. The losses are easier to talk about because they’re the rule. So, while it feels like deja vu, I hope 2013 is different from 2003. I hope this is the year that starts proving everyone wrong. I hope this is the year the Chiefs make it further into the playoffs than they have in the past 10 years, which shouldn’t be hard, since they’ve only made it past the wildcard round once in the last decade. I hope this is the year Kansas City can finally be looked at as a legitimate competition instead of simply being those people who are bad but somehow find ways to win. I really hope this is the year that people start respecting Kansas City teams again. But, with my 22 years of experience bleeding Royal blue and Chiefs red, I’ll try not to get my hopes up.
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Be careful out there, Missouri State
A bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash around 6:45 p.m. on Sunday night near the intersection of South Kimbrough Avenue and Bear Boulevard (formerly Monroe Street). The victim was Zachary S. Gibson, 23, of Springfield. The incident is currently under investigation by the Springfield Police Department, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact SPD. Because biking is such an affordable and environmentally efficient means of transportation for college students, and Missouri State is a bike-friendly campus, we urge you to be careful while riding bikes, and for drivers to be aware of their surroundings. If you’re a new bicyclist and are unsure of ways you can stay safe, exercise these bicycle safety tips provided by Missouri State’s Office of Safety and Transportation: • Use proper hand signals when making a turn or stopping. • Ride with the flow of traffic. • Wear a helmet. • Wear brightly colored close-fitting clothes. • If sharing the lane with automobiles, allow enough room for a car to comfortably pass on your left. If you’re a driver and aren’t used to driving around cyclists, use these tips from Edmunds.com on coexisting with bicycles: • Appreciate bicyclist vulnerability. • Know bicyclists’ rights. • Give cyclists 3 feet of clearance. • Look around. • Accept bicyclists and make peace with them. Riding a bike on a busy road with lots of other cars can be very intimidating and dangerous. So, fellow Bears, pay attention to your surroundings and do your part to keep everyone in our community safe.
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Calendar Tuesday, Nov. 19
Clayworks Pottery Sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Plaster Student Union second floor, free
Healthy holidays
“The Vanishing Black Male: Saving the Next Generation,” 6-9 p.m., Carrington Hall 208, free
SAC Concerts Presents: Coffee Shop Sound, 7-9 p.m., Plaster Student Union South Lounge, free
Wednesday, Nov. 20
Geography Awareness Week, 3-4 p.m., Strong Hall 002, free
Thursday, Nov. 21
48th Annual Elizabethan Christmas, 6:15-9 p.m., Plaster Student Union Ballroom, $33 for adults, $28 for students, $31 group rate of 10 tickets or more Romeo and Juliet-Play/Tragedy, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Craig Hall Coger Theatre, $14 for adults, $12 Students/seniors, $8 in advance with MSU ID Fading West: Featuring Switchfoot, 8-10 p.m., Gillioz Theatre SAC After Hours: Don’t Forget the Lyrics, 9-11:59 p.m., Plaster Student Union Food Court, free
Friday, Nov. 22
Phi Sigma Pi’s Soirée, 7-9 p.m., Springfield Art Museum, $5 at the door
Romeo and Juliet-Play/Tragedy, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Craig Hall Coger Theatre, $14 for adults, $12 tudents/seniors, $8 in advance with MSU ID
Saturday, Nov. 23
Free Ice Skating, all day, Mediacom Ice park, free, $2.50 skate rental
Home for the Holidays: Traditions of the Holidays explained, 9-4 p.m., Meyer Alumni Center, $50 Ozarks Beerfest, noon-5 p.m., Springfield Exposition Center, $25 for general admission, $50 for VIP passes
Festival of Lights Kick-Off Celebration, 5-6 p.m., Jordan Valley Park, free
Illumination Tower Club Celebration, 5-9 p.m., 901 E. St. Louis St., $35 per plate Folk Art Classical Concert, 7:309:30 p.m., 525 S. John Q. Hammons Parkway, $11-33 Romeo and Juliet-Play/Tragedy, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Craig Hall Coger Theatre, $14 for adults, $12 students/Seniors, $8 in advance with MSU ID Park Central Square Tree Lighting, 8-11 p.m., Park Central Square, free
Sunday, Nov. 24
Romeo and Juliet-Play/Tragedy, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Craig Hall Coger Theatre, $14 for adults, $12 students/seniors, $8 in advance with MSU ID Holiday Concert, 4-5:30 p.m., Juanita K. Hammons Hall for Performing Arts, free
Monday, Nov. 25
Jazz Bands Concert, 7:30-9 p.m., Juanita K. Hammons Hall for Performing Arts, free
Briefs
Festival of Lights
Springfield’s annual Festival of Lights, hosted by Springfield’s Center City, kicks off the holiday season on Saturday, Nov. 23. The festivities involve an evening full of events, including the mayor’s tree-lighting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. at Jordan Valley Park, the illumination celebration at the Tower Club at 5 p.m. and a Park Central Square tree lighting at 8 p.m. The Festival of Lights will continue through December with events including horse-drawn carriage rides, holiday shows and concerts, and Christmas light displays in Jordan Valley Park. For more information on the festival and a full calendar of events and details, visit www.itsalldowntown.com.
Celebrate Christmas Elizabethan style
The 48th annual Elizabethan Christmas dinners will be held on Thursday, Nov. 21, from 6:15-9 p.m. in the PSU Ballroom. The menu will feature a field greens salad, cream of winter onion soup, spiced roast pork loin, almond milk rice pilaf, gingerand honey-glazed carrots, rolls and a fruit tart. Student tickets are $28 each for the meal and full evening of entertainment. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit commerce.cashnet.com/Elizabeth_Di nner.
By Brittani Schlager The Standard
For college students, going home for the holidays means sleeping in, no classes, visiting with family and most importantly, home-cooked food and treats. Although it’s nice to eat those home-cooked, holiday meals, it will cause weight gain. But there are some tips that can help you to enjoy your time at home without gaining weight. 1. Eat breakfast. Some people think that skipping breakfast will save them calories, but not eating breakfast, you will overeat at the next meal. 2. Avoid eating any finger foods. Most of the time, when people can pick up food with their hands — such as chips or assorted nuts — they will eat too much of it. These smaller snacks have more calories than you think.
3. Sample your plate. Once dinner is served and you have a little of everything on your plate, taste a little of each thing before digging in. This way your taste buds will have tasted everything and you won’t feel like you are missing out on anything. 4. Choose your seconds carefully. There’s normally enough food to feed an army, so everyone enjoys seconds. But when choosing what to have seconds of, think wisely. Vegetables, if cooked correctly and not fried, or meat are the best options. 5. Drink water. Drinking lots of water is great for your metabolism and it also makes you feel fuller. Also, water has zero calories, and with all those holiday treats, choosing water will keep you from overindulging in calories. 6. Choose healthy cooking substitutes. Greek yogurt can be found in hundreds of recipes for a healthier version of some great holiday recipes.
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For recipes that involve cream, Greek yogurt will work just the same. Cauliflower is also another great substitute for mashed potatoes. 7. Wear jeans! If your family get togethers aren’t formal, then throw on some jeans and a nice sweater. Jeans are normally fitted around the waist and will get uncomfortable when your stomach gets full from eating. There are many other things you can do to make sure you don’t gain weight. If you have an exercise plan, try to stay with it. Also, try eating at a decent time. Large meals should be served in the early afternoon around 2 p.m., so you have time for an early breakfast and enough time afterward to get a walk in or some other form of physical activity. Keep these things in mind when returning home for the holidays and stay positive! After all, you are seeing family and actually getting decent food.
Three MSU professors talk about what their college experiences meant to them By Kelsey Berry The Standard
As much as we all tend to forget it, those people standing at the front of the classroom were actually sitting in our seats not too long ago. At one point they too had to juggle homework, a social life, a part-time or full-time Photo courtesy of MSU Photo Services
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job and the other 50 million things college students deal with all at once. They understand what it’s like to function on four (or less) hours of sleep each day and believe it or not, your economics professor did not schedule that huge exam the day before Thanksgiving break starts because he/she
has an evil plan to ruin your life. This week, The Standard was able to talk with a couple of professors on campus who were willing to share some insight from their own undergraduate college careers in order to pass along some valuable life lessons to current MSU students.
Lloyd Smith
Professor of computer science and graduate coordinator of computer science Undergraduate education: University of North Texas
The Standard: What was one of the biggest challenges you experienced as a student, and how did you face it? Smith: I would say that I lacked self-discipline, and I partied too much. I eventually just had to stop partying so much when I realized that I wasn’t going to graduate if I didn’t apply myself more. I graduated in six years, and I actually dropped out for one year and worked. TS: How did your undergraduate experience influence the way you teach in your classroom today? Smith: I remember that I wasn’t a perfect student, so I know that students don’t always make the decisions that I would like for them to make, and that they also have a life outside the classroom. I try to keep that in mind. TS: Do you have any advice for current students? Smith: Just remember the long term goals and explore all your interests. I know in my field of computer science, students tend to get too narrowly focused on only getting a job. But remember that you do want to have a life too. You just need self-discipline to do the things you want to do.
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Susan Crain
Professor of finance and general business Undergraduate education: Fort Hays State University
TS: How old were you when you started college? Crain: I started when I was in my 30s. I had worked my way up in an agricultural lending institution and wasn’t able to advance any farther without a college degree. TS: What was one of the biggest challenges you experienced as a student, and how did you face it? Crain: Since I was nontraditional student, I wasn’t used to studying. If you haven’t studied for 15 years, it’s hard to get back into the habit. Just learning how to study was something that I had to figure out on my own. TS: How did your undergraduate experience influence the way you teach in your classroom today? Crain: I spend an awful lot of time on my classes. I try to update them every semester and assign a lot of homework, because I feel like that’s the only way you can really learn a topic. Nearly every class period something is due. TS: Any advice for current students? Crain: Just do the absolute best that you can do. Don’t ever say to yourself, ‘Well I’m not going to study that hard for this test because I’ve got a good grade right now.’ Don’t hold back. Put everything you’ve got into everything. u See PAST, page 5
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TOMS founder speaks to students on his company’s first steps By Peyson Shields The Standard
Jays on your feet are out and TOMS are in. Last Monday, Blake Mycoskie, founder and chief giver of TOMS shoes, spoke at Missouri State’s Public Affairs Convocation. Mycoskie spoke on behalf of his book, “Start Something That Matters,” which was this year’s common reader for GEP 101 classes. Mycoskie is originally from Texas and started TOMS in 2006 after visiting Argentina for a month. After competing on “The Amazing Race” with his sister, Mycoskie started a software company with friends. Work on the software company was overwhelming, so Mycoskie said that he went to Argentina with no phone and no email and just wanted to have time to explore. While in Argentina, Blake said that he met a few ladies in a restaurant. They started talking, and the ladies were doing a shoe drive and invited Mycoskie along. “The excitement on the kids’ faces was electrifying; it was one of the most joyful experiences in the world,” said
Mycoskie. Giving shoes away gave Mycoskie an idea: start something that matters. He met with a local shoe maker, and developed the first 250 pairs of TOMS shoes. “I put them in three duffels and headed back to L.A.” While in L.A., Mycoskie hired three interns to work for TOMS. “I had them come to the TOMS headquarters… My apartment, of course.” Mycoskie kept cracking jokes and seemed excited to tell the audience about how quickly TOMS grew. After TOMS was featured in an article in the October 2006 issue of “Vogue,” Mycoskie started getting calls from top retailers and department stores like Neiman Marcus, Macy’s and Nordstrom. Now TOMS has branched out from only shoes and extended its“One for One” motto to eyewear. TOMS sells rockin’ shades that give back sight to someone in need with each purchase. Sophomore public relations major Sofia u See TOMS, page 8
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Movies ‘Catching Fire’ this holiday season The seven movies hitting theaters that everyone is talking about Hunger Games: Catching Fire.” In the second installment of the extremely popular series, we find Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) back in the games and there are sparks of a rebellion in the Districts.
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Rejoice! The Fall 2013 semester is drawing to a close, which means finals for all and graduation for some. Woo! Either way, for the next few weeks, we will all need some down time … why not check out some of the new movies coming out between now and Christmas?
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Mike Reed
Professor of physics, astronomy and material science Undergraduate education: University of Washington
TS: If you could sum up your undergraduate experience in just a few sentences, Photo courtesy how would of MSU Photo Services you describe it? Reed: Mine was nontraditional. I didn’t go to college until I was in my late 20s. I was married and had three kids. My wife worked full-time ,and I worked part-time, so she basically supported me through college. By the time
I went to college, I was very serious. I was pretty driven. I wasn’t there to find friends or join a fraternity. I was there for one purpose: to get a degree and learn, of course. I was very driven. TS: Why did you decide to go to college? Reed: Basically, I got out of high school, I worked retail, I was very successful and I hated my job. So in my mid-to late-twenties, I came to the decision that I would prefer to get a job that I enjoyed going to everyday. I love my job now, it’s much more rewarding. Even though I used to make a lot more money in retail management. TS: Is there any advice you have for students? Reed: Attend class. There is a really tight correlation between attendance and grades. People who attend 90 percent of classes usually get As and Bs. And don’t be afraid of your professors. We’re always happy to see students and talk to them.
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Don’t let unhealthy drinks and snacks weigh you down this holiday season By Nicolette Martin The Standard
Did you know that one strawberry daiquiri at Olive Garden could set you back at least 250 calories, or that one pint of Missouri’s own Budweiser could knock off about 200 of your daily calories? This may not sound like a lot, but if you go out for the night, you could be consuming at least 500 calories in drinks alone. Add in your favorite burger from Bair’s or a late-night Taco Bell run, and your waistline could be in trouble. As the holidays and the end of the semester near, there will be cause for celebration and, let’s face it, a lot of down time for drinking.
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olation of Smaug.” In the second installment, coming on Dec. 13, we find Bilbo and the dwarves closer to their goal of reclaiming their homeland. The big problem? The ginormous dragon that slumbers amongst mountains of gold who just happens “Frozen” to have the most sultry voice ever “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” For all the Disney kids at heart, (ahem, Benedict Cumberbatch). Walter Mitty (Ben Stiller) is a Wednesday, Nov. 27, brings us the daydreamer who escapes his boring, newest Disney movie: “Frozen.” “Anchorman 2: The Legend hum-drum life by creating a world Anna (Kristen Bell) teams up with Continues” of epic fantasies. Can he take what And of course, on Dec. 20, the he’s learned in his fantasies to save Kristoff (Jonathan Groff) and an adorable snowman in order to find legend continues. The legend of his real world? I know this one may Anna’s sister, Elsa (Idina Menzel), Ron Burgundy in “Anchorman 2: sound cheesy, but the trailer sugwhose powers are keeping the king- The Legend Continues.” It’s now gests a beautiful look into the power the 80s, and Ron and his all-star of the imagination. dom in a state of perpetual winter. news team set out to create a 24“The Hobbit: The Desolation of hour news station. Do I really need “Grudge Match” Smaug” to say more? Billy ‘The Kid’ McDonnen Dwarves, elves, a dragon and a If all the family togetherness (Robert De Niro) and Henry hobbit. Oh, there might be a ring in gets to be too much, there will be ‘Razor’ Sharp (Sylvester Stallone) there somewhere … but that’s not plenty of new options at the the- play two old boxing rivals, thrown the focus of “The Hobbit: The Des- aters. in the ring once more to settle the
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Scorebox
Football (5-6, 5-2 MVFC) Saturday, Nov. 16 Northern Iowa 14 0 0 3 — 17 Missouri State 3 0 0 7 — 10 Men’s soccer (10-4-2, 5-1 MVC) Friday, Nov. 15* SIUE 0 0 — 0 Missouri State 1 0 — 1 Sunday, Nov. 17** Missouri State 0 0 — 0 Bradley 0 1 — 1 Volleyball (19-9, 10-5 MVC) Thursday, Nov. 14 Missouri State 25 25 19 23 16 — 3 Bradley 23 19 25 25 14 — 2 Saturday, Nov. 16 Missouri State 25 25 20 25 — 3 Loyola 19 17 25 18 — 1 Men’s basketball (1-0, 0-0) Saturday, Nov. 16 Tulsa 43 50 — 93 Missouri State 39 57 — 96 Women’s basketball (0-0, 0-0) Wednesday, Nov. 13 UALR 27 41 — 68 Missouri State 41 31 — 72 Sunday, Nov. 17 Missouri State 34 31 — 65 IUPUI 40 36 — 76 *2013 MVC Men’s Soccer Championship semifinal **2013 MVC Men’s Soccer Championship finals
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Wednesday, Nov. 20 Men’s basketball, 7:05 p.m., vs. Grambling State at home
Friday, Nov. 22
Women’s volleyball, 7 p.m., vs. Wichita State at home
Women’s basketball, 7 p.m., vs. Arkansas in Fayetteville, Ark.
Swimming & diving, all day, TYR Invitational in Evanston, Ill.
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Junior forward Jack Ryan handles the puck as the Missouri State Ice Bears take on the Arkansas Razorbacks at Mediacom Ice Park. The Ice Bears swept the Razorbacks in two games.
Friday, Nov. 23
Swimming & diving, all day, TYR Invitational in Evanston, Ill.
Saturday, Nov. 24
Men’s basketball, 2:05 p.m., vs. Hampton University at home
Swimming & diving, all day, TYR Invitational in Evanston, Ill.
Tuesday, Nov. 26
Women’s basketball, 12:05 p.m., vs. Quinnipiac at home Men’s basketball, 7:05 p.m., vs. Liberty at home
Thursday, Nov. 28
Women’s volleyball, TBA, vs. to be determined in Wichita, Kan.
Friday, Nov. 29
Men’s basketball, 9 p.m., vs. Texas A&M in Corpus Christi, Texas
Saturday, Nov. 30
Men’s basketball, TBA, vs. Virginia or SMU in Corpus Christi, Texas
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Head football coach Terry Allen will return as the Bears’ coach in the 2014 season, according to Athletic Director Kyle Moats. Moats tweeted from his personal Twitter account (@kmoatsmsubears) on Saturday that he is “looking forward to continuing our momentum in football under Coach Allen. We need to keep improving in all areas.” The tweet came after MSU lost its final game of the season to UNI, capping off a 5-7 overall record and a 5-3 record in the Missouri Valley Football Conference.
Men to compete in inaugural Corpus Christi Challenge
The men’s basketball team will be competing in the first Corpus Christi Challenge — an NCAA Basketball invitational tournament — on Nov. 29 and 30. The Bears will face Texas A&M on Friday, Nov. 29, at 9 p.m., and a team to be determined on Saturday. Fans can also enter a video of themselves performing basketball skills for a chance to win a VIP suite for the final NCAA Championship on Saturday, Nov. 30.
Ice Bears return to packed crowd at Mediacom Ice Park to slash the Razorbacks By Chase Probert The Standard
The Missouri State Ice Bears swept the Arkansas Razorbacks this past weekend during a two-game set in Springfield. Missouri State returned to Mediacom Ice Park on Friday after wrapping up a threeweek road trip. The Ice Bears played before a packed house in Game 1, using the crowd’s momentum to help complete a 4-3 victory. “We packed the barn tonight,” senior forward Justin Kim said in a postgame interview Friday night. “It was nice coming back and being able to play before a big crowd. It was huge having the crowd behind us the
whole night.” The Ice Bears got off to a slow start offensively and nearly went into the third period down two goals, but closed the gap to 3-2 thanks to a goal by senior forward Derek Bartsch with 11.3 seconds left in the second. Missouri State rode the momentum and tied the game at 3-3 on a goal by senior forward Miguel Franco 10 minutes into the final period. Franco was not finished, though, for, six minutes later, he would earn an assist on Kim’s game-winning goal, with 4:56 left to go in the game and secure the 4-3 victory. “We had a game plan coming in. We came a little slow to feel them out a little bit, but we were able to turn it on in that final period and we earned the victory,” Franco said postgame. “The guys answered the bell in that final period,” head coach Bob Bucher said after the game. “I went into the locker room and
challenged them, but we made some changes and we were able to do what it took to get the W.” In Saturday night’s game, much like on Friday night, the Ice Bears got off to another slow start offensively as the Bears and Razorbacks finished the first period gridlocked at 0. The Ice Bears’ offense exploded for three goals in the second period, receiving two goals from junior forward Jack Ryan and the other from junior forward Matt Townsend. The Ice Bears would go on to win 3-0, with junior goalie Steve Lombardo earning his first shutout of the year. With the pair of wins, Missouri State moves to 10-3-0-3 on the year. The Ice Bears will next take on the Illinois State Redbirds, who are ranked #1 in the ACHA Central Region, on Nov. 22, at 7 p.m. at Mediacom Ice Park.
Bears evade Golden Hurricane Men move to 2-0 with 96-93 comeback against Tulsa over the weekend
Men’s soccer loses title match delayed by severe weather
By Mike Ursery The Standard
The Missouri State men’s basketball Bears (2-0) used a late spark to rally past the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (0-2) 96-93 on Nov. 16 at JQH Arena. MSU had four players reach double figures in scoring. Senior forward Jarmar Gulley scored 15 points in the win. Senior guard Keith Pickens scored 13 points. Sophomore guard Marcus Marshall scored 12 points and led the team with six assists. Redshirt sophomore guard Dorrian Williams also led the team with a career-high 20 points. “It was a good night for me, but it was because my team believed in me,” Williams said. “I just went out there and tried to do whatever I could to help the team win.” Leads were a commodity in the contest, with nine ties and nine lead changes. Tulsa took the first lead in the game and held it for nearly seven minutes before MSU grabbed its first lead with Marshall hitting a 3pointer to make the score 11-9 with 13:19 left in the first half. Tulsa and MSU exchanged leads over the next four minutes before the Golden Hurricane pulled ahead 2119 at the 9:15 mark of the first half. Tulsa then went on a 7-3 run to go ahead 28-22. MSU struggled at the free-throw line, shooting just 67 percent in a game that saw 63 fouls and 87 freethrow attempts. Tulsa fared better at the free-throw line, shooting 78 percent in the loss. “I think (free-throw shooting) is really important now,” Williams said. “Especially with how the game is being called now, being able to make free throws is key.” After going into halftime with a 43-39 lead, Tulsa opened the second half with an 8-2 run to go ahead 5141 at the 18:21 mark, its largest lead of the game. From that point, MSU began to slowly chip away at the deficit. Senior forward Emmanuel Addo hit a 3pointer to bring the Bears within seven points, 51-44. Then, after two Marshall free throws, freshman guard Austin Ruder made a 3-pointer to make the score 52-49.
Championship hopes dashed in final match
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Freshman Tyler McCullough goes up for a shot in the Bears’ win against the Golden Hurricane.
Tulsa managed to maintain its lead for a majority of the second half before Pickens tied the game 70-70 with two free throws at the 7:36 mark. The two teams went on to exchange baskets before Pickens tipped in a rebound on a missed jump shot by Gulley to put MSU ahead 79-77 with 5:22 left in the game. MSU never trailed again. “Give a ton of credit to our guys,” head coach Paul Lusk said. “They stuck together and hung in there. I’m really proud of them.” The Bears play at home again on Wednesday, Nov. 20, when they take on Grambling State at JQH Arena. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:05 p.m.
After severe weather delays, the Missouri State men’s team fell short in the championship match of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament Sunday, Nov. 17, against the Bradley Braves. Originally set to start at 1 p.m., the game was pushed back to a 4 p.m. start time due to severe weather. For the Bears, staying focused was not a problem, but their hearts go out to those affected by the severe weather. “It was an unfortunate day,” head coach John Leamy said. “We had the privilege to play a soccer game, and our hearts just go out to those who were devastated by the tornado.” When the game was finally underway, it was typical Bears soccer, with a strong defensive battle on both ends and some fantastic saves from Bears’ senior goalkeeper Trevor Spangenberg, keeping the game scoreless going into the half. However, less than two minutes into the second half, the Bears allowed something that they only had seven of all season long: a goal. As Bradley’s Aaron Birk scored the one and only goal u See SOCCER, page 8
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Volleyball team extends winning streak to eight By Eli Wohlenhaus The Standard
The Missouri State volleyball team won its eighth straight match over the weekend, defeating two conference opponents. Last Thursday, the Bears met Bradley University, a team that they swept at home in mid-October. Missouri State won in five sets this time, overcoming a Set 5 match point for Bradley to win. Led by senior Amber Doolittle’s 16 kills and seven blocks, the Bears won Sets 1 and 2, 25-23 and 25-19. Bradley declined to give up, however, as the Braves then won Sets 3 and 4 with reciprocated scores, 25-19 and 25-23. Entering Set 5, Bradley had momentum and had Missouri State’s back to the wall, but as the Bears have done several times this season, they held their composure to go back and forth with the Braves. With the score at 14-13 in favor of Bradley and a chance at ending Missouri
State’s win-streak, junior Olivia Brand came through with a timely kill for the Bears to tie up the score at 14. Immediately following the Brand attack, senior Christine McCartney scored on a kill to give the Bears the lead. An attack error eventually finalized the Braves’ demise, and the Bears’ streak moved to seven straight wins in the season. Following the shootout in Peoria, Ill., the Bears traveled to Chicago to take on Loyola, a team the Bears also swept at home. No such battle was in store on Saturday afternoon, compared to the game two days prior. In the first and second sets, the Bears won 25-19 and 25-17 with senior Kayla Walton racking up a teamhigh 17 kills. Missouri State once again struggled in Set 3, falling 25-20. The Bears had as many errors as kills in set three. In Set 4, the Bears put a u See VOLLEY, page 8
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Senior Desiree Phillips (left) goes to the basket in the Lady Bears’ home win against Arkansas-Little Rock. Madeline Carter/THE STANDARD
Team splits games with Arkansas State, Arkansas-Little Rock; loses at IUPUI By Eli Wohlenhaus The Standard
The much anticipated regular season got underway for the Lady Bears this last week, starting with a loss on the road to Arkansas State. Guard Kenzie Williams quickly began her sophomore season with a bucket to give the Lady Bears the lead, but, following that opening score, Missouri State struggled offensively. The Lady Bears missed their next seven shots, and Arkansas State wasted no time in taking advantage, going up 14-3 in the first five minutes. As the first half came to a close, the Lady Bears were down 43-26, only making nine of their 28 shots. Regardless of the pressure defensively for Missouri State, the Red Wolves of Arkansas State shot 42.6 per-
cent from the field and picked up 23 additional points from the free-throw line. The offense of Arkansas State proved too efficient for Missouri State, going on to win at home, 79-61. Back in the comforts of JQH Arena, the Lady Bears faced Arkansas-Little Rock, the preseason favorite from the Sun Belt Conference. Arkansas-Little Rock defeated Sam Houston State 69-65 coming into this game, yet Missouri State had the alltime series advantage, 9-1. The game began with a quick score by sophomore guard Tyonna Snow for the Lady Bears. However, to start things off, the Trojans had the advantage up until the first media timeout. Arkansas-Little Rock jumped to an 8-6 lead in the first five minutes, but for the final 15 minutes of the first
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half, Missouri State dominated the loose balls and made 50 percent of its field goals to take a 41-27 advantage at the half. The second half began as what appeared to be a stifling of Arkansas-Little Rock until, suddenly, the Trojans were within 3 points with eight minutes to go in the half. From the 15-minute mark until the 7-minute mark, the Lady Bears only scored one point, while the Trojans scored 18. As Missouri State looked for answers and ArkansasLittle Rock plowed fullsteam ahead, the game leveled out. With just under four minutes to go, the Trojans took a one-point lead that didn’t last long. In the final 3:30, Missouri State got to the free-throw line nine times, making eight of them, which made the dif-
ference down the stretch. Not only were the free throws coming, but the defense forced turnover after turnover, none more important than when sophomore guard Mikala McGhee drew a charge with 0:06 to go. “Obviously, her taking a charge late was key… Mikala is going to be in the right spot most of the time. She brings a lot of energy,” head coach Kellie Harper said of McGhee’s efforts. After the foul, McGhee went to the line, and, with less than four seconds to go, sunk one of two free throws to give the Lady Bears a 4point lead, which became the final score, 72-68. Following the home opener, Missouri State went back on the road to Indianapolis, this time to take on the Indiu See LADY, page 8
Bears lose final game of season to UNI, get first 5-win season since 2010 By Mike Ursery The Standard
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The Missouri State football Bears (57, 5-3) saw their hopes for a postseason berth slip away in a 17-10 loss to the Northern Iowa Panthers (6-5, 2-5) on Nov. 16 at Plaster Field. MSU trailed 17-3 midway through the final quarter before sophomore running back Ryan Heaston’s 8-yard touchdown run pulled the Bears within seven points with 4:57 remaining. This game, being the final regular season game for MSU, was the final game for 21 seniors on the 2013 roster. The Bears compiled a 15-30 record during their tenure at MSU and also set several milestones along the way. A win in this game would have set another milestone for MSU — the first 6-win season for MSU since 2002 and potentially its first postseason appearance since 1990. “I really appreciate the effort that those guys gave us,” head coach Terry Allen said. “It’s a shame that it has to end on that note, because they fought so hard throughout the course of the season and in that game.” MSU got on the scoreboard first when senior kicker Austin Witmer converted a 37-yard field goal with 12:10 remaining in the first quarter to give the Bears a 3-0 lead. Senior running back Mikael Cooper-Falls compiled 50 rushing yards on the first four plays of the drive to move MSU within field-goal range. Northern Iowa capitalized and
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Senior cornerbacks Sybhrian Berry (25) and Howard Scarborough (2) attempt to tackle UNI’s David Johnson as he rushes into the endzone. Johnson had two rushing TDs in the Panthers’ 17-10 victory on Nov. 16.
turned an MSU turnover into a 1-yard touchdown run to take a 7-3 lead with 8:57 remaining in the first quarter. After the MSU defense held the Panthers’ offense to a three-and-out on the previous possession, a 50-yard punt placed the Bears at their own 4-yard line. Heaston fumbled a handoff exchange from senior quarterback Ashton Glaser and the Panthers recovered the ball at the 2yard line. Northern Iowa added one more touchdown before the first quarter ended when the Panthers’ running back David Johnson rushed up the middle for
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a 21-yard touchdown run to make the score 14-3 with 4:05 remaining. The Bears’ offense turned the ball over five times in the game. Glaser fumbled after being sacked early in the second quarter, and threw his first of two interceptions late in the same period. Junior quarterback Kierra Harris also fumbled early in the fourth quarter. “Obviously, we had our chances,” Allen said. “You can’t turn the ball over five times and expect to win a close football game.”
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Harris’s fumble in the fourth quarter led to a 36yard field goal by Northern Iowa and made the score 17-3 with 10:20 left in the game. The Panthers recovered the fumble at the MSU 49-yard line and drove all the way to the MSU 18yard line before settling for the kick. On the ensuing possession, Harris found junior wide receiver Julian Burton all alone downfield and threw to him, but the pass fell through Burton’s hands. “It was a missed opportunity. It was just too bad,” Allen said. After Heaston’s touchdown run brought the Bears within seven points, MSU had one more chance to tie the game. After the defense held Northern Iowa to a
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stop to Loyola’s thoughts of a comeback, winning 25-18 and finishing the match. The regular season has only one game left for Missouri State. The stage couldn’t be bigger, as the Bears host league-leading Wichita State on Friday, Nov. 22. Missouri State’s current run of eight straight wins is the best since 2009, and Wichita State is on a fourgame win-streak of its own. Wichita State is 13-3 in the conference, losing to
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three-and-out, the Panthers punted the ball back to MSU. The drive would have started from the MSU 22-yard line, but an illegal block penalty moved the football back to the MSU 12-yard line. The Bears were able to move the ball to the MSU 35-yard line with passes from Glaser to both Heaston and senior wide receiver Dorian Buford. MSU then found itself facing fourthand-4 at its own 41-yard line. Glaser attempted a pass to junior tight end Gannon Sinclair, but it was intercepted by Northern Iowa and returned to the MSU 17-yard line. “We were fired up. It was looking like a storybook ending to the season. We thought we could tie it up and then take it to overtime and finish it up there,” Allen said. “The tears started flowing when the interception came. It’s tough to see it end that way. ” Northern Iowa, Illinois State, and Southern Illinois. Missouri State has jumped to 12-5 in the conference, also losing to those three teams (Northern Iowa twice) and also to Wichita State earlier this season. In the match in Wichita back on Sept. 19, the Shockers swept the Bears in three very close sets. The game is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 22, at 7 p.m. in Hammons Student Center. This will conclude the regular season for both teams and could shake up the conference standings heading into the tournament Thanksgiving weekend.
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IUPUI also entered the game with a 1-1 record, defeating Belmont and losing to No. 22 Purdue. Each of the Continued from page 7 first three games came on the ana University-Purdue Uni- Jaguars’ home court. The Lady Bears grabbed versity Indianapolis (IUPUI) 38 rebounds on the afterJaguars.
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of the match. “(Bradley) had a great shot that went in, and it’s hard to come back against them. We had a couple of great chances and just couldn’t capitalize,” Leamy said. The Bears may have fallen short in the tournament, but the season was in no way a disappointment. Going from a nowin, last-place finish in the conference
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Caito said that hearing Mycoskie talk about the TOMS eyewear program was her favorite part of convocation.
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believe you’re being “healthy” while hanging out with friends is to mix your alcohol with fruit or vegetable juice. This may seem counterproductive, but we’re in college and have mastered counterproductivity.
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last season to regular season champions is quite the accomplishment. Missouri State saw three players honored with “All-Tournament” honors: junior defender Andrew Turner, junior midfielder Parker Maher, and Spangenberg. Bradley, along with winning the tournament, picks up the automatic NCAA tournament bid, but the Bears made a strong case for selection on their own merit. Suffering only five loses on the year, with only one in conference play; a Missouri State record with seven consecutive shutouts; and a nation-leading
“He is going above and beyond to help others and he is now someone I look up to,” said Caito. TOMS didn’t stop with eyewear and shoes, though. By the end of 2015, TOMS will produce ⅓ of its shoe supplies in the communities that it benefits by also
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noon, but their 21 turnovers and allowance of the Jaguars to shoot 52 percent cost them, as IUPUI went on to win 76-65. Missouri State travels next to Fayetteville, Ark. to take on the Razorbacks on
goals against average statistic, allowing less than half of one goal per game. Leamy isn’t worried about the selection process, though. “We have no hand in all that. We’re already focused on next year, hitting the study rooms, getting stronger and getting excited for next season. Though I certainly wouldn’t complain if our season wasn’t over,” Leamy said with a laugh. The selection process will take place Monday, Nov. 18, and the Bears will find out then if more tournament play is in their future.
providing jobs to the people who it supports. Mycoskie said that TOMS has made a commitment to place at least 100 local jobs in Haiti by 2014. Mycoskie describes giving as not only a personal pat on the back, but also as a positive trend for a busi-
Skinnygirl cocktails makes a line of low-calorie alcohol that could save you unwanted weight gain if you won’t be mixing with much. The line of vodka contains five flavors: white cherry, tangerine, island coconut, cucumber and bare naked, and their line of ready-toserve cocktails includes grapefruit margarita, mojito, white peach margarita, pina colada, cosmo and much more. Check it out at skinnygirlcocktails .com.
Friday, Nov. 22, at 7 p.m. The Lady Bears return to JQH Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 26, to host Quinnipiac University at 12:05 p.m. This marks the first time these two teams will ever meet.
ness. “Giving doesn’t just feel good, it’s good for business and building your own personal brand.” In July 2013, TOMS gave away its 10 millionth pair of shoes. Mycoskie flat lined it, “Giving feels really good.”
nisant of what you’re eating throughout the night. While you might not think you’re eating much, constant munching — even on something small — can add an exorbitant amount of calories (and sodium) to your evening. You should keep something in your system to counter the effects of the alcohol, but maybe you should skip that 2:30 a.m. McDonald’s run and save the greasy calories for your hangover.
Whatever you decide to do this If you don’t really want to go for holiday and finals season, stay a little beer, and don’t want to be too picky healthier with these easy suggestions. at someone else’s house when it Munchies Along with being aware of the And remember to always drink comes to mixers, you can simply drinks you’re consuming, be cog- responsibly. BYOB.