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Briefs

Half-price movie Tuesdays return

Half-price Tuesdays are back at Hollywood Theaters College Station 14 in downtown Springfield.

Every Tuesday, students with ID will pay $3.50 for a regular movie and $5 for a 3-D film. Student tickets are usually $7.25.

College Station is located at 415 W. College Street.

Deadlines approach for dropping classes

Nov. 9 is the last day to drop a full semester fall class and Nov. 20 is the deadline to drop a second block fall class.

Contact the Office of the Registrar in Carrington 320 before the deadline day if a hold on your account prevents you from dropping a class.

The registrar can also be contacted by email at registrar@missouristate.edu or 417-836-5520.

Board members elected to office

Missouri State’s Board of Governors elected new officers at its Oct. 26 meeting.

Orvin Kimbrough was elected chair and Beverly Miller was elected vice chair.

Steve Foucart, current interim chief financial officer, was elected treasurer and John McAlear was reelected as secretary.

The officers’ new terms will begin Jan. 1, 2013.

Correction

In last week’s issue, Garrett Mueller’s name was misspelled in the brief “Homecoming king crowning mishap.” Mueller was elected homecoming king, but a miscommunication led to the wrong name being announced.

Calendar Tuesday, Nov. 6

Design and Image 2012: Graphic Design Illustration Student Exhibition, 1-5 p.m., Student Exhibition Center, 838 E. Walnut St., through Nov. 10 Graduate College Workshop Series: Human Subjects in Research, 4-5 p.m., PSU 317A

SAC Meeting, 4-5 p.m., PSU 313 SGA Meeting, 5:30-7 p.m., PSU 313

Wednesday, Nov. 7 Study Skills Workshop Series: The Practices of Successful College Students, 2-2:50 p.m., Meyer Library 101

Caving Clinic, 4-6 p.m., Foster Rec Center 2 Entertainment Management Association Meeting, 5-6 p.m., Glass Hall 108

Gerontology Club Meeting, 7-8 p.m., Professional 227

Thursday, Nov. 8

Faculty Senate Meeting, 3:30-5 p.m., PSU 313

Students for a Sustainable Future Meeting, 4-5 p.m., Temple Hall 105

Friday, Nov. 9

Theatre & Dance BFA Program Auditions, 8:35-10:25 a.m., McDonald Arena 203

Monday, Nov. 12

Conflict Resolution in College Student Meeting, 7:45-9:15 p.m., PSU 315C

MSU’s purchase of The Monroe raises questions about tenants’ next move

By Amber Duran The Standard

Residents of The Monroe who aren’t Missouri State students will be kicked out of the building on Dec. 3 this semester, almost seven months before their lease would expire in July 2013.

MSU’s Board of Governors met on Oct. 26 and approved the purchase of the apartment building from the Miller O’Reilly Real Estate Developers for $8 million, allowing the university to include apartment-style living options for students who want to live on campus.

The university is set to close on the sale on Dec. 3, 2012, and, once it does, residents who aren’t MSU students will be forced to move out and find an alternative living arrangement.

Denise Mathisen, director of operations and development for Miller O’Reilly, hosted a meeting for Monroe residents to explain the change in ownership on Friday, Nov. 2, and answered questions and

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Iris Liu, a junior finance major, studies in the gathering room at The Monroe. Missouri State recently purchased the apartment building from Miller O’Reilly Real Estate Developers for $8 million.

concerns they had about the MSU takeover.

Abby Callen, a student at Ozarks Technical Community College, is currently a resident of the building who will be forced to leave come Dec. 3.

Callen is one of three that will

have to find a new place to live because of MSU’s purchase of the property.

“I had no idea that I (a non-MSU student) would have to be out by Dec. 3. I thought my lease would be honored until July,” she said. “I am more frustrated now than before the

Free money for students MSU awarded students $1.3 million in scholarships just this year

By Dayle Duggins The Standard

Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

But what if you aren’t able to afford the luxury of higher education?

Over time, higher education costs thousands and thousands of dollars — depending on the involvement of scholarships, grants and loans.

On average, Missouri State costs $6,792 per year, whereas four-year private institutions average $29,056 — a stark contrast.

While an education at MSU is not comparable in price to that of an Ivy League school, the majority of students are unable to afford a $27,168 investment.

MSU’s Foundation often presents a solution to the burden of an affordable education, providing about 1,100 students with tuition assistance annually.

Andrew Garton, Missouri State University’s Foundation scholarship coordinator, said the General and Departmental Online Scholarship Appli-

Scholarship breakdown Missouri State’s General and Departmental Online Scholarship Application puts students in the running for a variety of monetary awards. Here are some examples: Departmental: Department of Nursing, Department of English College-level: College of Business, College of Natural and Applied Sciences Non-departmental: High school-specific, financial need, campus organizations

cation gave out $1.3 million in financial awards this school year.

“It can be a key for them financially in paying for their education,” Garton said. “You’re working to get a degree so you can

have a successful and fulfilling career, but one of the keys for students in making that possible is finding all the financial pieces that can make that u See MONEY page 8

Veterans seek higher education GI Bill allows for affordable education, increases vets at Missouri St.

By Megan Gates The Standard

A few times a week, Dan and Courtney go to class together, eat lunch together and spend time together on the weekend.

They’re like many Missouri State students attending the Springfield campus, but with one notable difference: Dan is Courtney’s grandpa and a Vietnam veteran.

Dan McMurray, a senior anthropology major at the age of 65, is attending MSU on the GI Bill after serving in the United States Army, retiring as a sergeant first class and working as an accountant.

He went back to school at the same time as his granddaughter Courtney McMurray, a junior criminology major. One of Dan’s main reasons for going back to school is the value the military stresses on education, he

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Cpl. Dustin Walker gives Austin Suddarth a tour of an up-armored Humvee on Nov. 5. Military machinery tours were part of Veterans Week on campus.

said. opportunity to go back to “Going back to school school. is common for According veterans,” Dan to a Sept. 6, Veterans said. “The mili2012 census tary stresses Week Events report by education …

MSU, there Page 9 and it helps that were 621 vetit gets paid for.” erans enrolled The payment he’s at the university for the referring to is his GI Bill, spring 2012 semester — which covers his tuition, an increase of 65 veterans fees, $1,000 for books and from the spring 2011 $1,000 for expenses each semester when there were month at MSU. And he’s 556 and spring 2010 when not the only veteran tak- there were 452 veterans ing advantage of the enrolled.

Mike Jungers, MSU’s dean of students, said the university had anticipated the increase in the number of veterans as President Barack Obama decreased the number of U.S. troops fighting overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan.

“We anticipated it with the conflicts the U.S. has been involved in,” he said. “With those scaling down, veterans are wanting to start a different u See VETERANS page 2

meeting.”

Callen said she considered enrolling in a class at MSU just to be able to stay in her current residence.

Missouri renters law requires u See MONROE page 2

Randy Dunn remains at Murray State

By Dayle Duggins The Standard

As Clif Smart officially moves into his presidential office on the first floor of Carrington Hall, Randy Dunn, Murray State University’s president, is settling back in as well.

After applying to be Missouri State’s 11th presiDunn dent, Randy Dunn was announced as a finalist, visited the campus, spoke at an open forum and later withdrew his application for the position.

Gordon Elliott, chair of Missouri State’s Board of Governors, commented on the withdrawal before the board’s meeting on Oct. 15, explaining he was “disappointed” Dunn didn’t decide to stay in the race.

Earlier that day, at 2:04 p.m., Dunn emailed a withdrawal statement to The Standard and other media outlets, explaining he was pulling out of the search — an announcement that came on the coattails of Murray State’s homecoming weekend.

“It’s become increasingly clear to me in the past few days from various statements, reports and editorial commentary that the Springfield community has wanted ‘one of their own’ to provide the next era of leadership for Missouri State,” Dunn wrote. “I wish MOSU (Missouri State) and the next President the best in their future endeavors. It has the potential to be a great public mid-major institution.”

Reed Olsen, an economics professor and member of MSU’s Faculty Senate, said he was surprised Dunn didn’t withdraw his application sooner, explaining he believed the presidential search was “fake” from the beginning.

“It has been obvious since he was named interim President that he (Smart) would be named president eventually,” Olsen said in an email. “I am offended by the inherent dishonesty of the board in running a fake search for such an important position.”

According to John McAlear, secretary for the Board of Governors, three of the 41 applicants, u See DUNN page 8

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Monroe

Continued from page 1 that tenants and landlords both provide each other with one month’s notice if they wish to terminate a month-tomonth lease. Landlords are also required to provide written notice to tenants when ownership of property is transferred to a new landlord.

Tenants of The Monroe, in this case, were notified 31 days before the termination.

Penny Groves, MSU’s legal counsel, said residents were not notified of the change in ownership earlier because the university was waiting for the Board of Governor’s approval for the deal to go through.

The university decided to close the deal and take over The Monroe on Dec. 3 because it was an ideal situa-

Veterans

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tion for the Miller O’Reilly Company, Groves said.

“That was something that was agreed to between the parties that was going to help the sellers,” she said.

Mathisen said MSU students living in the building would not be affected by the change in ownership and that they would need to sign a new lease by July 31, 2013 with MSU to remain residents.

She did not, however, choose to comment on the legality of terminating the lease without proper notice.

Miller O’Reilly made it clear that they would work with those students forced to vacate as well as other residents unhappy with the takeover, in finding comparable housing either at one of their two facilities or elsewhere with equal or lesser rent.

Many current MSU tenants at the meeting inquired

career.”

As with all students, MSU wanted to be in a position to best assist veterans in making the transition to college life, and so, it created the position of coordinator of Veteran Student Services and hired Jenifer Kautzman to fill that role, Jungers said.

Kautzman and her staff at the VSS act as liaisons between the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and students on campus who utilize their services, like the GI Bill.

Most of these students are using the Post-9/11 GI Bill, which can go toward graduate and undergraduate degrees as long as they have served at least 90 days after Sept. 10, 2001, or have been discharged with a “service-connected disability” after 30 days, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website.

VSS also provides a place for veterans to get together and share experiences, Kautzman said.

Natalie Schurwon, a senior nursing major and retired U.S. Marine, is one of those students who frequents the lounge, often doing her homework on the computer there and talking with other veterans before classes.

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about relocating to one of Miller O’Reilly’s other properties, Deep Elm or The Jefferson, expressing concern that The Monroe would turn into a dorm environment.

Mathisen said that Miller O’Reilly was willing to transfer students to one of their two other properties, but asked the students to consider their options and find out from MSU what changes would actually occur.

Jan. 31 is the deadline on which MSU student residents must give their notice of termination if they decide to vacate their current residence.

Residents who do decide to stay at The Monroe will continue their monthly payments to Miller O’Reilly through the month of December. January will be the first payment to MSU, although payment methods are yet to be determined.

Many of the residents’

“The lounge is kind of like a destresser for me, at least because there’s somewhere to go where there’s people with common thought processes,” she said, adding that it’s an environment where people are encouraged to talk to one another, unlike her previous experience with a VSS office in California.

Schurwon attended a community college in California after getting out of the Marine Corps and said the staff at the VSS there were extremely unhelpful.

“I did do a semester with a college in California that was terrible. Their veteran services were terrible,” she said. “So coming here was like a breath of fresh air almost — night and day difference. All of the legwork and unknown was taken care of.”

Schurwon comes from a military family, and even though she went into the U.S. Marine Corps before pursuing higher education, college was always part of the plan, she said.

“The degree that I’m seeking is always where I would have gone,” she said. “I had a teacher in high school that was an athletic trainer, and he inspired me. So when I got out of the Marine Corps, college wasn’t an option. I was going to go to college so I just decided to follow through with that degree plan.”

But for some veterans, getting

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questions were left unanswered because no MSU representatives were present at the Nov. 2 meeting. A series of open houses, however, are scheduled to occur Monday Nov. 5 at 8:30 p.m. and Thursday Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. at The Monroe where MSU will give unanswered questions and concerns attention.

Gordon Elliot, chair of MSU’s Board of Governors, said the purchase of the building was done in interest of MSU students before the Nov. 2 meeting. “[Purchasing these apartments] was about providing for the students,” he said.

“We are really trying to get better and more modern housing options for current and potential students.

“After the current leases are up, the apartments would become Missouri State housing,” he continued. “Future housing endeavors for Missouri State are always under

help with books and class scheduling isn’t enough. Many need oneon-one time with someone who has gone through the transition of active-duty military to full-time college student, which is where the VSS peer advisers step in.

Sgt. Adam Dittman, a senior psychology major and a U.S. Marine, is currently one of the peer advisers, a position he took after returning from a tour with the U.S. Marine Corps.

Dittman began his college career at MSU five years ago, but took time off when he was deployed to Iraq for 18 months.

When he returned, he found he needed to readjust to being a student.

“The hardest thing for me coming back was being in a classroom and sitting next to someone who’s biggest problem that day was that their cellphone was dead, or something that, in my mind, was small but from their perspective was a big deal,” he said. “Having the experiences I had, from my perspective, issues like that didn’t matter anymore.”

Dittman said it took him time to understand and to look at the bigger picture from other’s perspective. He uses this understanding to help veterans adjust to college life.

“Relatability is the biggest key,” he said. “I understand a wide variety of perspectives because

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The Monroe, next to Woods House, is located at 1141 E. Monroe St. MSU recently purchased the property. consideration, but the price was right this time.”

The full scope of changes that will accompany the new purchase are still unclear.

To learn more about the

facility and its amenities, contact Residence Life and Services by calling 417-8365536 or email ResidenceLife@MissouriState.ed u.

Veterans Affairs Week events Nov. 6

Fireside Chats with veterans from WWII, Korea, Vietnam and Iraq, 4-6 p.m., PSU Theater

Nov. 7

ROTC Day, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., North Mall •Veterans vs. ROTC Warrior Champion Rope-pull Competition at noon Military Trivia Night, 7-9 p.m

Nov. 9

Veterans Recognition Breakfast, 8-9:45 a.m., PSU Ballroom Missouri State’s Canteen, 10-10:30 a.m., PSU food court Taps Project, 10:40 a.m., MSU campus

Nov. 10

Veterans Day Parade, 10 a.m., downtown Springfield, with MSU Veterans Student Services participating in the parade

our veteran population is so diverse … My personal experiences give me that relatability factor with older generations because I’ve served and also my current age — being a little bit younger — allows me to relate to younger generations.”

Dittman’s career goal, once he retires from the Marines, is to become a counselor for veterans, he said.

“I want to get my master’s in psychology for counseling, or more clinical psychology and pur-

sue a job with Veterans Affairs,” he said.

To promote a greater understanding of veteran’s roles at MSU and in the community, the university is hosting Veterans Appreciation Week this week on campus. A full schedule of events is available on the Missouri State website’s homepage.

To learn more about VSS at MSU, visit its website at http://www.missouristate.edu/veterans/, or like its page on Facebook.

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Tuesday

Fall into simplicity

Fall is, by far, my favorite time of the year.

There’s nothing quite like the sound of leaves crunching under my feet as I walk to class; the sound of the rain hitting my window as I go to sleep; hot chocolate on a cold day; Saturdays curled up on the couch, watching college football; or the smell of the crisp morning air to let me know it’s fall.

As I turn the calendar to November, however, it becomes apparent to me that Thanksgiving is right around the corner, Christmas is less than two months away, and many Americans are about to go into their annual Black Friday/Christmas shopping frenzies.

At this time of the year, my Facebook newsfeed is inundated with statuses giving thanks, my Twitter feed overflows with 140 characters of the depression and stress that can only come from the looming finals week, and my inbox fills with deals for the year’s hottest gifts.

But more than anything, this begins the time of the year when I really try to slow down and appreciate the simple things the autumn season has to give.

Without further ado, here are my simplest pleasures about fall.

Nicolette Martin Columnist

The leaves. I love everything about the leaves. There is nothing prettier than driving out of town and looking at all the beautiful oranges, yellows and burgundys that line the tops of trees. I love the sound of crunching leaves and the way they swirl around you in the wind as you walk.

The temperature. Fall is probably the most comfortable season there is.

The days are cool, the nights are chilly, and it’s the perfect weather to wear shorts and a sweatshirt or jeans and a sweater, or to leave the window cracked open at night while cuddled up in a warm bed.

The smell. It’s about that time when everyone becomes obsessed with pumpkin spice lattes and baking.

There’s nothing more comforting than walking into a room filled with the best aromas the season has to offer, includ-

ing pumpkin, cinnamon, apple spice and warm vanilla. I also love walking outside on a brisk, cloudy day with the slightest smell of rain in the air.

The feeling. There’s a certain air about fall; the way everyone wants to be outdoorsy and have fun with each other.

There are backyard barbecues, trips to the pumpkin patch, long walks in the park and tailgate parties. I get a certain feeling of closeness to people that isn’t achieved during the rest of the year.

The sunsets. Although there are beautiful sunsets throughout the year, the thing I love most about fall sunsets is the timing.

The sky starts to turn as you’re driving home from work or walking home from class, and the sky is illuminated in dark purples, blues and pinks. Seeing that over the tops of the almost-leafless trees is incomparable.

As the year begins to come to a close and society is overcome with holiday cheer, it can often be easy to forget about the things in life that make us the happiest.

So this November, take some time to pause your busy life and appreciate the simplest things that can mean so much.

Letter to the Editor

Nov. 6, 2012

This is the opinion of The Standard’s Editorial Board

Don’t pull a jerk move, Missouri State

Missouri State is planning to kick three residents who aren’t MSU students out of The Monroe on Dec. 3 when it takes over the building.

Does that sound crappy to you? Because it does to us.

It sounds like a real jerk move, actually, especially since those residents signed a lease with their landlord — The Miller O’Reilly Company — to stay in their apartment until 11:59 a.m.

July 31, 2013.

Instead, after only three months of living at The Monroe, the three residents who aren’t MSU students were told on Nov. 2 that they must vacate the building by Dec. 3, only 31 days away.

This seems pretty unreasonable, but unfortunately, under Missouri statute 441.060, it is legal because residents were given one month’s notice that their lease is being terminated.

However, these actions aren’t appropriate.

As only three residents in the building aren’t MSU students, the university should make accomodations to allow them to stay in the building until their leases expire if they want to.

Wouldn’t it be easier to just let the three residents stay, putting more money in MSU’s pocket from their rent, keeping Miller O’Reilly from having to open up different housing options for them to move to and giving them — the residents — the opportunity to finish out the year in the housing of their choice?

Regardless, Miller O’Reilly and MSU both need to come up with a compromise to make sure these three residents, who are caught in the middle of an $8 million deal, are taken care of.

Apartment-style living is a great idea for MSU to pursue, but the university shouldn’t go about it by kicking people to the curb with only a month to figure out what to do next.

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Homecoming king, queen deserve grand moment

To the Editor: It was with pride and enthusiasm that my husband and I attended the MSU 2012 Homecoming parade and football game. We are both MSU (SMSU!) alumni and our daughter, Lexi Beck, was a member of the Homecoming Court.

I had the pleasure of meeting some of the other members of the court prior to, and during, the game. As you know, they are all assets to the MSU community and represent the school well. At halftime, I was allowed to go down to the track with other parents, the king and queen candidates, etc.

Lexi had been “paired” with Jared Horman. The two of them were standing on the 35-yard line waiting for the announcement. The king was named and it was Jared! Hugs, crown, congratulations, etc., ensued. Then the queen was announced — and it was Lexi! (Very proud parent moment!).

Lexi was crowned and pictures were taken of the newly crowned king and queen by the “paparazzi” and eventually we were ushered off the field and back to the stands for the second half of the game.

As we were leaving the track, we were informed, quietly, that a mistake had been made and that Jared was not the king, but that Garrett Mueller was.

Meetings were hastily thrown together, explanations were made and the game

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went on.

Part way through the second half of the game, the announcer very casually congratulated the new king and queen, Garrett Mueller and Lexi Beck — no explanation, no apology — just congrats. Facebook and Twitter were full of the news. And that was it.

After the game, Garrett and Lexi went on the field and we (family and friends) took pictures of the two of them with their crowns and sashes.

Nobody else was there taking pictures (no media). We were all told that “something” would be done to help correct the situation.

Today, I was informed that a very small article was published under the headline “Homecoming king crowning mishap.” I was also told that Garrett’s name was spelled incorrectly, and I saw that it was under a picture of Lexi and Jared. Still no photograph of Garrett, the actual Homecoming king.

Both Garrett and Jared handled themselves with dignity and tact during the unfortunate incident. Garrett didn’t get his “moment in the sun” and Jared had to quickly inform his family, friends, and supporters that the crown didn’t actually belong to him. They are both gentlemen and behaved admirably.

So why am I writing to you? I believe Garrett and Jared deserve a public apology. A mistake was made by

Editor’s note

The Standard was not aware that the incorrect candidate had been crowned homecoming king until after the photo opportunity with Homecoming King Garrett Mueller and Homecoming Queen Lexi Beck was over.

Missouri State issued a press release about the mistake on Tuesday, Oct. 30, after our last issue had already been sent to press.

Since then, The Standard has added Melanie Beck’s photo of Mueller and Lexi to its website and corrected the information.

the announcer at the game. Why can’t he apologize in The Standard? Also, from what I understand, no photographs of Garrett and Lexi, as king and queen, have been published. The “press” had moved on and didn’t take any pictures of them, but photos do exist — I’ve attached one to this email!

A mistake was made that cannot be properly corrected, but an apology and photos can be printed in the paper. Perhaps you can make that happen.

Sincerely, Melanie Beck

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Calendar

Wednesday, Nov. 7

Voice Area Recital, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Ellis Hall 217b, free

Happy Hour Live, 5-7:30 p.m., University Plaza, free

The Vine, 8-9:30 p.m., Carrington Hall Auditorium, free

Open Dancing, 8:30-10:30 p.m., Savoy Ballroom, free

SAC Films Presents: “The Dark Knight Rises,” 9 p.m., PSU Theater, free

Thursday, Nov. 8

Military Trivia Night, 7-9 p.m., PSU Food Court, free

Straight No Chaser, 8 p.m., Juanita K. Hammons Hall, $29.50$39.50

SAC After Hours Presents: Game Night, 9 p.m., PSU South Lounge, free

Friday, Nov. 9

MSU “Taps” Project, 10:40 -11:10 a.m., PSU north patio, Bear statue, free

SAC Presents: Rock N’ Bowl, 7:30-10:30 p.m., PSU Level 1 Game Center, free

Saturday, Nov. 10

Veteran’s Day Parade, 10-11:30 a.m., downtown Springfield, free

Missouri State University Wind Symphony and Wind Ensemble, 2 p.m., Juanita K. Hammons Hall, free

Sunday, Nov. 11

Veteran’s Concert, 4-5:30 p.m., Juanita K. Hammons Hall, free

Native American Heritage Month film screening: “Miss Navajo,” 67:30 p.m., Moxie Cinema, free

Sundays at the Savoy, 6-8:30 p.m., Savoy Ballroom, free

Missouri State University Concert Chorale, 7-8 p.m., King’s Way United Methodist Church, free

SAC Films Presents: “The Dark Knight Rises,” 9 p.m., PSU Theater, free

Monday, Nov. 12

Faculty Brass Recital, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Juanita K. Hammons Hall, free

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Tuesday

Nov. 6, 2012

Powwow heritage 8th annual event attracts thousands for celebration of unique culture

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By Briana Simmons The Standard

ammons Student Center hosted dancers, singers, drummers and craftsmen for the 8th Annual Native American Heritage Month Powwow this past weekend to mark the beginning of Native American Heritage Month.

A Powwow is a gathering of Native American and non-Native American people for singing, dancing, socializing and honoring the American Indian culture.

A host of organizations, faculty members and students work together to host the Native American Heritage Month Powwow at Missouri State every year.

Of those organizations, the American Indian Student Association (AISA) has about 10 to 15 members whose purpose is to promote American Indian culture, history, and leadership.

Norman High Hawk, president of AISA and childhood education and family studies major, said over the past few months, they’ve met weekly to plan the details of the Powwow.

“Normally, in a Native American community, it takes an entire year to prepare and plan for such an event,” High Hawk said.

Events such as the Powwow help AISA fulfill its purpose around campus, he said.

“We also intend to educate students of the availability of American Indian-oriented programs through the university, tribal agencies and other organizations,” High Hawk said. “The association here is a support system for Native American students.”

People from across the country of all ages and walks of life came to participate and celebrate in the traditional events of the Powwow. In past years, the event has hosted around 2,800 over an entire weekend.

William Meadows, professor of anthropology and the AISA advisor, said the Powwow is important to MSU and the native people in its surrounding areas.

“The Powwow is the largest Native American event in the southwest region of Missouri,”

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Isaiah Stewart of the Lakota/Mohawk tribe from Lawrence, Kan. dances to celebrate his u See POWWOW page 8 Native American heritage at Hammons Student Center this past weekend.

In celebration and remembrance of our veterans

Play explores serial killer fascination

Veteran Appreciation Week is this week, and events are scheduled for students, faculty and staff to take part in the campus-wide celebration.

A Military Trivia Night is scheduled for 7 p.m., Thursday at the PSU Food Court. Teams will be tested based on their military knowledge, with prizes for winning teams and refreshments for all competitors.

The MSU Canteen Show is scheduled for 10 a.m., Friday at the PSU Food Court and will feature a live performance by Sarah Margaret Smith.

Also scheduled for 11 a.m., Friday beginning at the Bear Paw, trumpeters will play “Taps” across campus. The university asks listeners to take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices that have been made by veterans.

Meals A Million and MSU team up to fight hunger

Friends Against Hunger and Missouri State have partnered to organize an event this Friday at the Springfield Expo Center to package over 1 million meals.

The nonprofit organization and MSU have 4,000 volunteer spots to fill, and interested individuals can register to participate at http://www.missouristate.ed/volunteer/143717.htm.

More volunteer opportunities are available at the Center for Leadership & Volunteerism website: http://www.missouristate.edu/CL V.

Fraternity hosts Ice for the Fire event, fundraiser

Phi Gamma Delta is hosting an open skate night called Ice for the Fire from 5-7 p.m., Saturday at Mediacom Ice Park.

All proceeds will benefit the American Red Cross and their efforts to relieve the Hurricane Sandy victims.

Guests are encouraged to participate in the Silent Auction and raffle for tickets to the Cardinals, Royals and Chiefs games, Silver Dollar City, Yakov Smirnoff, The Duck, Springfield Zoo, a 10-person nacho bar and more.

Missouri State students Mat Boes and senior speech major Amanda Wheeler presented their gruesome masterpiece, “Art is Good,” last Thursday in the space above Lindberg’s Bar on Commercial Street. The play took an nontraditional route, making for a comfortable, loose setting and a raucous good time.

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Julia Dicus, Pema Wangzome and Gerard Nadeau from the Drury University Art of Space group educated their audience at RuBert Studios on Saturday night.

Chit chat for education

By Nicolette Martin The Standard

Audience members gathered around tables, sat in rows of chairs and enjoyed beer and other beverages between mannequins and art sculptures in the dimly lit RuBert Studios for the eighth Springfield PechaKucha night on Saturday, Nov. 3.

PechaKucha Night, which draws its name from the Japanese term

for the sound of “chit chat,” is a night of presentations that features a 20x20 format, or 20 slides, each for 20 seconds.

“PechaKucha Night is an event to share ideas and experiences in an open-source environment,” the Springfield PechaKucha website says. “The idea is to come away from the event with a greater perspective and richer ideas, but most importantly, to

enjoy oneself in the process.”

According to the international PechaKucha website, there can only be one PechaKucha per city so as not to have competing groups, and cities must organize at least four events per year to be considered active.

While some may say that they are similar to TEDTalks, Pam RuBert, the current head organizer for PechaKucha

Springfield who hosted the event with her husband, Russ RuBert, said that it’s different from the TED events in that anyone can present.

Whereas, in the TEDTalks, someone has to be well known, anyone is able to present at PechaKucha.

“We try to focus on creativity,” Pam said.

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The story has been in the works for about five years, a project Boes, a sophomore journalism major, began working on before he and Wheeler, a theater education major, started dating.

It examines the American fascination with serial killers, why we emulate them, study them and make television shows about them. He said he wanted to explore that fascination through a couple mistaken for artists.

“I kind of wrote it as a critique of art and a critique of how we put these people on pedestals and make celebrities out of them,” he said.

According to Boes’ research, most serial killers and criminals work in pairs — which he didn’t know before starting the project. The serial killing main characters Jack and Jill, played by OTC graduate Curtis Harrington and MSU graduate Bethany Ziskind, portray that relationship excellently. u See PLAY page 5

‘Flight’ digs deeper, goes beyond plane crash

If you’re traveling by plane anytime soon, I’d hold off on watching “Flight.”

Karman It’s an average day for Bowers Capt. Whip Whitaker (Denzel Washington) and his Movie flight crew, until the plane Reviewer he’s flying begins to nosedive uncontrollably. In an impossible feat, Whitaker manages to land the plane with minimal casualties. when the investigation into He’s praised as a hero, but the crash looks into his per-

sonal life, it’s revealed that he was severely intoxicated.

Did this have anything to do with the crash?

Do you punish someone who did something incredible, and who saved a lot of lives, just because they have a drinking problem?

The answer is yes, or at least it is in “Flight,” which really takes a look at the destructive life and mind of

an alcoholic and an addict more than it does a plane crash.

But before we get into that aspect of the story, first we must examine the opening sequences of the film that feature the crash itself.

Director Robert Zemeckis, known for films such as “Forrest Gump” and “Cast Away,” definitely knows how to create a cinematic

event.

Even though I knew I was sitting in a squeaky chair in a movie theater, the realism of the plane crash made my own flight anxiety flare. It made my heart rate increase and my muscles tense. I would almost bet money that some of the screams from the passengers weren’t acting. u See FLIGHT page 5

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Saxophonist uses style from a trip abroad to create fresh, new sound

By Nicholas Simpson The Standard

Anyone downtown with ears knows that Springfield has a thriving music community from many branches and genres. One thing missing from the lineup, however, is a regular jazz performance.

Former Missouri State University student and saxophonist Brandon Mezzelo and his Triptet plan to change that.

They played for a crowd at Patton Alley Pub (313 S Patton Ave) Saturday night with special guests Quantum Groove and will be hosting an open jazz night at Patton every Tuesday night beginning Nov. 13.

“The idea is the Triptet will play the first forty-five minutes; we’ll host it,” Mezzelo said, who plans to then open the stage to other performers. “I want it to be a more laid-back, relaxed session. I want it to be where they can go out and let their hair out a little bit; to get out of the classroom and put what they’re studying to use.”

Mezzelo has recently returned from a trip abroad to Budapest, Hungary to live with a close friend. What he found during his time abroad was a world of musicianship he had never known.

“Music is a major part of their lives and they are jazzplaying crazy fools,” he said.

“My second night there, I went out to a jazz club, and I was

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promotion.”

Pam said the Springfield PechaKucha Night was started by Amanda Snelson, a Drury University graduate, who heard about the events held in Tokyo and wanted to start one here.

According to PechaKucha Springfield’s website, Snelson passed the torch to

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just blown away. I’ve been professional for many years, and I don’t get flustered that easily, but it was crazy.

“I basically put on a two year sabbatical,” he continued.

“Because when I came back to the States, I had grown so much. I learned some valuable lessons over there. You can’t just ride on your talent or how good you were in high school.”

Mezzelo said his trip was a tap into his abilities as a composer; his Triptet performs totally original material written during or after his experiences in Hungary. He said the works of Horace Silver and ArtBlakey and the Jazz Mes-

sengers are the two main jazz acts most influential to his writing.

The Triptet is comprised of drummer Ryan Hurn, trumpet player Jeff Faucet, MSU senior in jazz studies, bassist Austin Wilson, and fellow senior in jazz studies and keyboardist CH McCoy. Wilson said he was intro-

duced to Brandon through fellow players and invited to share his vision after Mezzelo heard him play at Pappy’s.

Wilson said he experiences a great deal of freedom every time he plays one of Mezzelo’s songs, because it’s all original material.

“The fact that all of it is original — there are really no limitations to what we can do,” he said. “With a lot of standards, or older jazz, you’re expected to play a certain bass line or walk a certain way, and with Brandon’s stuff, we have a lot more freedom to do what we want.”

Wilson said that while it isn’t the most popular genre of music in the Springfield canon, he has hopes for what Mezzelo is trying to achieve.

“It’s kind of hard to be playing jazz in Springfield, Missouri,” he said. “But there are definitely people out there listening to it; there’s definitely a market for it. So, it’s just a matter of us getting our name out and starting a following.”

Keyboardist CH McCoy played his first show with the Triptet Saturday night, filling in for Ozark Mountain Daredevils keyboardist Kelly Brown.

“Brandon is writing original music based on what he likes to call ‘Soul Jazz,’” McCoy said. “He said that he wanted me because he liked the style I play with The Detectives. I study jazz at school, but

I also play soul music, and I think he wanted that influence.”

McCoy said he is happy to be a part of a group of musicians who can challenge one another to better themselves as players.

“I’m just excited to progress more with the group,” he said. “I just want to play anytime they need me and get experience playing with other players. I always want to try to

put myself in the mix with the best players I can just so I can become better.”

Mezzelo said he has been friends with trumpet player Jeff Faucet for many years and that he met drummer Ryan Hurn at gigs at Springfield Brewing Co. Hurn is a former drummer for Andy Williams and currently works with the Texas Tenors in Branson.

Mezzelo said he thinks Springfield’s jazz community

is working its way uphill but moving forward nonetheless.

“I’d like to see a few more restaurants or bars pick up a jazz quartet maybe one night a week,” he said. “Just to give it some variety, because it’s kind of nice — it’s kind of classy, you know? You walk into a nice place, and it’s kind of posh or whatever, and there’s a quartet or a jazz singer or whatever — that’s some ambiance man, that’s pretty hip.”

LemonDrop, a “volunteerbased nonprofit organization located on Springfield’s historical C-Street whose mission is focused on building the local arts community” and to RuBert Studios.

“We saw a community evolve,” Pam said. “We want people with good ideas who can impact the community in a positive way.”

Pam said they try to schedule the Springfield events quarterly, with the most recent events having occurred

in January, May, August, and November of 2012. She said the next Springfield PechaKucha Night is to be held sometime in mid-January.

The environment is meant to be laid back and encourage a relaxed community to practice public speaking.

Nick Nelson, of the Springfield Art Museum, focused his presentation on inspirational people and ideas, mostly dealing with art.

“If you have creative peo-

ple and you allow them the space and license, you can get some wonderful things,” Nelson said in his presentation.

Kim Flores, from The Library, inspired moments of laughter and sadness in her presentation on tearjerker novels you will need Kleenex to read, listing novels such as “The Giving Tree,” “A Child Called It,” “No More Dead Dogs,” “Tuesdays with Morrie” and “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” as some that have made her cry, all

without trying (and mostly succeeding) to give away the ending.

Paula Rosen, from the Drury University Fiber Arts program, discussed how weaving can teach a lot of life lessons and integrate life and expression. The Art of Space architecture group highlighted projects that have been made out of ordinary materials, such as packing tape, zip ties, tubing and plastic sheeting.

Pam encourages students

to attend events and to contact her at pechakucha.spfd @gmail.com or Meganne Rosen O’Neal, executive director of LemonDrop at megannerosenoneal@gmail.c om, for more information or if interested in presenting.

More information on PechaKucha Springfield can be found at http://www. pecha-kucha-springfield.org and more information about PechaKucha Night internationally can be found at http://www.pecha-kucha.org.

The fact that all of it is original— there are really no limitations to what we can do.

-Austin Wilson, bassist

Jill’s emotional highs and lows take the audience on a terrifying ride, while Jack’s struggle with guilt and self-deprecation tie morality to the piece.

Wheeler took on the role of casting the play, playing producer herself, and for the first time, managing nearly every aspect, making sure the production went off without a hitch.

“I’ve never produced anything before, and it’s really been a learning experience because I’ve had to put in all the money myself; all the advertising,” she said. “Mat has helped a lot; he’s done all the programs and the posters.”

With a budget under $500 and a cast comprised of friends and actors they’ve met along the way, the two

were able to put together a show that captured a jaded generation.

The show begs the question: What is art? What makes it art and what makes it good? Boes mentioned that he recently discovered that people are able to purchase the artwork of Charles Manson online, paying thousands of dollars for a piece created by a murderer.

One of the characters in “Art is Good” embraces that distraction with shock value. A character Boes said is loosely based on fictional pop star Hannah Montana, struts on stage in Act 2, challenging the serial killing couple with flippancy toward their murderous artwork.

Each actor’s dedication to their role was truly impressive, as they exemplified their characters as careless criminals or money hungry fiends. This production is truly a team effort and everyone involved seemed glad just to

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Saxophonist and former Missouri State University student Brandon Mezzelo writes original scores for his Triptet, influenced by his travels to Budapest, Hungary.

be a part of it.

Artwork will be on display in the second-story space of Springfield’s oldest tavern throughout the show’s run. Although it is above a bar, minors are allowed since the bar has opened up an outside door leading up to the second story where alcohol will not be served.

Art is good, and so are animals in this “animal-friendly” production.

While the show is about murdering people, no animals were harmed, so in light of that, Boes and Wheeler decided to donate 10 percent of ticket sales to the Humane Society.

“Art is Good” runs through Nov. 10 and tickets are $5, so head over to CStreet for a homegrown production from a lot of passionate thespians.

Lindberg’s Bar is located at 318 W. Commercial St. in Springfield, and the play will run Nov. 7-10 at 8:30 p.m. upstairs.

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My next flight isn’t until July, and I already know that as soon as I board that plane, the opening sequences of “Flight” will be running through my mind. It’s not something you can easily forget.

On to the heart of the story: a lot of the film comes down to the key theme of addiction and how some people are unable to deal with it. Whitaker is not, in any way, a likeable character. Every opportunity he has to better his own situation or atone for any wrongdoings or to sober up, he just throws out the window.

There is not a lot of sympathy for

this character.

I suppose that’s not entirely true. How much sympathy one might find for a character of this sort relates to personal experiences.

If you’ve been fortunate enough not to have firsthand knowledge of addiction, or someone with an addiction, then I’m sure you’ll have a much different reaction to “Flight” than someone who does have the experience.

Either way, Washington’s portrayal is nothing short of brilliant.

Bottom line: “Flight” is a film with an interesting and sometimes painful story. It might be a bit predictable but one you’ll be glad you’ve seen. Repeated viewings? Probably not. Before a vacation? Definitely not.

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Legacy game breaks record

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Scorebox Football Saturday, Nov. 3 ND State 0 14 7 0 — 21 Missouri State 7 0 7 3 —17 Men’s basketball Tuesday, Oct. 30 (Exhibition) Missouri Western 32 35 — 67 Missouri State 47 34 — 81 Saturday, Nov. 3 (Exhibition) McKendree 17 37 — 54 Missouri State 39 43 — 82 Men’s soccer Friday, Nov. 2 Drake 01—1 Missouri State 00—0 Swimming and diving Friday, Nov. 2 (Men) Evansville 72 Missouri State 145 (Women) Evansville 112 Missouri State 125 Saturday, Nov. 3 (Men) Air Force 76 Missouri State 167 Volleyball Friday, Nov. 2 Illinois State 2 Missouri State 3 Saturday, Nov. 3 Indiana State 0 Missouri State 3 Women’s basketball Sunday, Nov. 4 Truman State 33 29 — 62 Missouri State 45 42 — 87

Calendar

Thursday, Nov. 8

Women’s basketball, 7:05 p.m. at home vs. Southwest Baptist (Exhibition)

Friday, Nov. 9

Cross-country, noon at MSU Cross-Country Course for NCAA Midwest Regional Men’s basketball, 7:05 p.m. at home vs. Philander Smith

Volleyball, 7 p.m. at Wichita State

Tuesday, Nov. 13

Women’s basketball, 7:05 p.m. at home vs. Oklahoma State

Thursday, Nov. 15

Women’s basketball, 7 p.m. at Arkansas-Little Rock

Friday, Nov. 16

Swimming and diving, all day at Purdue Invitational Volleyball, 7 p.m. at home vs.

Drake

Saturday, Nov. 17

Cross-country, 11 a.m. at NCAA National Championships in Louisville, Ky.

Football, 4 p.m. at Northern Iowa Men’s basketball, 1:05 p.m. at home vs. San Diego State

Swimming and diving, all day at Purdue Invitational Volleyball, 7 p.m. at home vs.

Creighton

Hoops

Annual soccer event raises $700, attracts 2,395 fans

By Kris Collins The Standard

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The Missouri State men’s swimming team is ranked No. 23 in this season’s first national poll.

National prominence Missouri State men’s swimming team ranks 23rd in the country

By Sam Holzer The Standard

Missouri State men’s swimming team is ranked No. 23 in the nation after the College Swimming Coaches Association of America released its first NCAA Division I rankings.

This is just the second time the program has ever been listed in the top 25, with the first occurrence in the 1990-91 season.

Although the early season rankings are nice, first-year head coach Dave Collins said he isn’t going to make too

much of it at this point in the season.

“It’s a nice thing to be recognized, but it doesn’t change what we’re doing,” Collins said. “We’ve got a lot more to go.”

Collins said he also doesn’t feel like the recognition will change the team’s expectations or give it any added pressure.

“I don’t think it changes anything,” Collins said. “We have a lot of things that we want to accomplish that we had talked about before the season started.

We’re a pretty motivated group coming into the season, and we’ve got a lot that we feel we can accomplish.”

Sophomore swimmer Paul Le, who competed in the 110-meter backstroke at the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials this past summer, said he believes the polls can serve as a motivator for the team to continue to push hard. u See SWIM page 7

CSCAA national rankings 1. Florida 2. Michigan 3. Stanford 4. USC 5. Texas 6. Auburn 7. California 8. Indiana T-9. UNC T-9. Georgia 11. Arizona

Complete rankings can be found at http://www.cscaa.org.

MSU keeps it close but fails to pull off upset

By Tim Godfrey The Standard

Throughout the entire week, the Missouri State football team was focused on the No.1-ranked North Dakota State Bison. Before kickoff on Saturday, however, the Bears focused on the middle of the field as their senior players walked out with their parents for Senior Day. Head coach Terry Allen hoped to send his seniors off with a final home-game win, but unfortunately, they fell short of their goal, losing to NDSU, 21-17.

MSU struggled to find a rhythm offensively, as each of its seven firsthalf drives were three-and-outs and ended with the Bears punting the ball back to NDSU. The Bears finished the game with only 149 yards of total offense and scored just one offensive touchdown.

However, MSU’s defense was strong throughout the game and made it hard for NDSU to score, especially when the Bison relied on their passing attack.

On a third-and-goal in the first half, sophomore safety Caleb Schaffitzel intercepted a pass in the end zone and returned the ball 100 yards for an MSU touchdown. Schaffitzel’s return was the longest interception return in MSU history.

“People normally catch me,”

Team picks up weekend sweep

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Basketball teams to open regular season

The Missouri State basketball teams will soon begin regular-season play, with the Bears taking on Philander Smith at 7:05 p.m. on Friday and the Lady Bears taking on Oklahoma State at 7:05 p.m. on Nov. 13. Both games will be played at JQH Arena.

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Football Bears stall against No. 1 NDSU

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Defensive end Anthony Grady tackles NDSU’s Sam Ojuri during the football game Saturday. The Bears lost the game 21-17.

Schaffitzel earns Player of the Week honors

100 yard interception return for a TD 10 total tackles (105 this season) 2 interceptions (five this season)

Schaffitzel said with a chuckle. “I’m just glad the quarterback didn’t make the tackle.”

The Bears defended the pass well, only allowing 14 completions for 152 yards and came away with three interceptions, two by Schaffitzel and one by safety Mike Crutcher. However, NDSU adjusted its offense and resorted to moving the ball on the

ground, a move that proved to be successful for the Bison as they ran the ball 49 times for 159 yards.

Sophomore linebacker Matt Beisel said that the NDSU offensive line was responsible for the success on the ground.

“Their o-line is probably the best we’ve seen all year, including Louisville and K-State,” Beisel said.

Ice Bears take down Fighting Illini

Nathan Scheer puts up a shot.

Missouri State’s annual Living Our Legacy soccer match broke its attendance record with 2,395 fans filling the stands in Plaster Sports Complex Friday evening.

The game, a joint effort between the Athletic Department and the Entertainment Management Department, was put together for the fourth time and raised $700 for Pastime For Patriots (PFP), a nonprofit organization that supports servicemen, servicewomen and their families.

The organization, founded by MSU alumnus and Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Brad Zeigler, also offers a scholarship for students who have lost parents to service in the military.

In the past, proceeds from the Living Our Legacy game have gone to Ozarks Food Harvest, Ozarks Honor Flight and Code 3 Sertoma.

This year’s partnership with PFP began with outreach to Ziegler from Missouri State men’s soccer head coach Jon Leamy.

So far this season, the Missouri State Ice Bears have played two consecutive games of hockey every weekend since Sept. 14.

That’s nine weeks of practice, nine weeks of drills and nine weeks of two-game series against tough teams.

The University of Illinois came to Springfield on Nov. 2 and 3, and the Bears were looking forward to a bye week almost as much as they were looking forward to a pair of weekend wins.

The Ice Bears recorded

their fourth shutout of the season, defeating the Fighting Illini 6-0 in the first matchup of the weekend.

MSU wasted no time getting the offense going. Senior forward Andy Draper fired one in the net 1:43 into the first period, giving the Bears a 1-0 lead.

Senior forward Marc Kirksey followed Draper’s example and scored his third goal of the season less than four minutes later.

“Basically, we are a fast team,” Draper said. “It’s hard for any team to keep up with us.”

With a minute left in the first period, sophomore forward Jack Ryan ripped a shot past the Illini goaltender to make it 3-0, MSU.

After halftime, MSU’s offense came out and scored on their first drive of the second half. Sophomore quarterback Kierra Harris handed the ball off to junior running back Vernon Scott and sophomore running back Mikael Cooper-Falls six times for 37 yards. On third-and-eight on the NDSU 16-yard line, Harris ran the ball into the end zone to tie the game at 14-14.

“Coach just got on us (during halftime) and told us to play power ball,” Harris said. “We were going to show them that this was our house and that we can play with them.”

However, mistakes made it hard for the Bears to play with the Bison.

Late in the third, sophomore cornerback Sybhrian Berry fumbled a punt and NDSU recovered at the MSU 11yard line. The Bison scored two plays later, taking a 21-14 lead into the fourth quarter.

“That’s football,” Allen said.

“They (NDSU) got the short field, and we couldn’t overcome.”

The Bears made the score 21-17 with an Austin Witmer field goal.

With 3:03 left to play in the fourth quarter, the Bears got the ball back on their own six-yard line and began their last drive to try to win the game.

However, on the sixth play of the drive, Harris threw a costly interception, ultimately ending the game. “(I am) really proud of our football team,” Allen said. “North Dakota State is obviously a very good football team. Unfortunately, you cannot turn the ball over against a good football team and expect to win.”

Ice Bears at home • 7 pm., Nov. 16 vs. Saint Louis at Mediacom Ice Park • 7 p.m., Nov. 17 vs. Saint Louis at Mediacom Ice Park

The Fighting Illini’s offensive opportunities were few and far between because the Bears controlled all three zones (offensive, defensive and neutral) for most of the night. MSU used their sticks to intercept passes and steal pucks in the neutral zone and bullied Illinois when they got near sophomore goaltender Justin Davis.

The intensity level was

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The MSU Ice Bears improved to 12-4 this season with a weekend sweep of the University of Illinois. high, with pushing and shoving going on after the whistle all night.

“We don’t take anything from anyone,” Draper said.

“If they’re going to give it to us, then we are going to give it right back. We don’t back

down.”

The Bears were 1-for-3 on the power play, with the only goal coming from junior forward Blake Ryan. They displayed a strong performance

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“I’ve gotten to know Brad through the years,” Leamy said.

“It’s a neat foundation he started, especially this time of year when we’re approaching Veteran’s Day.” Ziegler said he was contacted in August about the partnership, and planning began despite Ziegler’s previous charitable commitment to be in Ohio on the night of the game.

Senior Entertainment Management Major Eddie Meyer, president of Living Our Legacy, said every year the goal is to break the attendance record as a part of the project for Benjamin Goss’ MGT 412 course, Managing Events in Entertainment and Sport.

MSU’s Pride Marching Band’s trumpet section preceded the game against Drake with a rendition of the national anthem. At halftime, the area’s youth soccer teams were announced and honored for their work in the game during their seasons, and recognition was given to MSU men’s soccer alumni who attended the game.

Although the event was successful, bypassing the attendance record by 293 and raising $700 for PFP, the Bears couldn’t find the back of the net, resulting in a 1-0 loss against Drake to end the season.

“We thought we got stronger — we were on the ball and doing

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on the penalty kill, going 3-for3.

In game two, the Fighting Illini challenged the Bears a bit more than they did in the previous game. Both teams were not shy about shoving after the whistle and delivering hits to the body.

“They weren’t as timid (as

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“I think that being ranked makes us want to work harder and get higher in the rankings,” Le said. “It boosts our confidence a lot.”

Junior Yuri Garanito said he also feels there is a lot of work that still needs to be done.

“I think that this ranking just put us in a position that we have to keep going and just try to improve,” Garanito said.

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• Raised $700 for Pastime For Patriots nonprofit organization • The game attracted 2,395 fans, a Missouri State men’s soccer record.

things that we thought were posing some problems for them,” Leamy said.

“We clearly put ourselves in some tremendous goal-scoring opportunities,” he said, noting an attempt in the second half that struck the crossbar. “We didn’t finish.”

After a scoreless first half, Drake played a Leamy ball into the box with just enough spin on it to get away from MSU goalkeeper Andrew Riggs. Drake’s Nick Marshall was there to net an easy header, making it 1-0 in the 75th minute.

Two seniors, Eric Martin and Ben Griffiths, were honored in recognition of their soccer careers at MSU. “The crowd was fantastic today,” Griffiths said. ”They pushed us on. This was, apart from the result, one of the best performances of the year.”

Ziegler said he’s unsure of Living Our Legacy’s intentions regard-

Friday),” senior Eric Aldag said. “They were taking shots to the body, which they didn’t do yesterday.”

The tougher Illinois defense held MSU from scoring until 15:72 into the first period, when senior Derek Bartsch scored his seventh goal of the season, making it 1-0, Ice Bears.

When Illinois went on the power play, the Bears defeated the one-man advantage, and senior forward Evan Leucht-

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Forward James Thomas takes the ball down the field during Friday’s Living Our Legacy Game against Drake. The Bears fell to the Bulldogs, 1-0, in the matchup to end their season.

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Leamy sees the annual Living Our Legacy game as a great source

mann scored a short-handed goal.

However, the penalty-kill scoring didn’t stop there. Jack Ryan scored another shorthanded goal in the third period, his second of the game, making it 4-0, Ice Bears.

“According to our coach, we need to get the puck out as fast as possible,” Aldag said.

“Sometimes we whiff, which lets Jack catch up to it and score.”

After a pair of Illinois goals

of support for the men’s soccer team and a great way for the university to connect with the community, he said.

“It seems like this game gets more sophisticated every year and it’s just become a neat celebration

in the third period, the buzzer sounded and the Bears defeated the Fighting Illini, 4-2.

According to head coach Bob Bucher, Illinois wasn’t the only obstacle the Bears faced this weekend. Playing hockey for nine consecutive weeks put a strain on his players’ bodies, but Bucher said the wear and tear of a season would not prevent them from winning games.

“The guys know that good teams find a way to win in the hardest spots,” Bucher said.

Vitalii Baryshok teamed up for The next meet for MSU will The next home meet for the the record-breaking perform- be the Purdue Invitational on Bears is scheduled for Jan. 19 ance for MSU. Nov. 16 in West Lafayette, Ind. against Truman State.

For being so early in the season, these showings give Collins a reason to believe the best is yet to come, he said.

“So far, things are going well,” he said. “The motivation is good. The team atmosphere is good. The results at the meets that we have had have been good, and we have some nice momentum. “If we can keep the momentum going, I think we’ll continue to see some success.”

Le said he also feels the Bears are currently sitting in a desirable early season position.

“Everybody is swimming really great,” he said. “We’re all working really hard and we’re putting in really fast times.”

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Meadows said. “It speaks directly to one of the university’s three missions regarding cultural diversity, while helping to preserve and honor traditions of the aboriginal people of America.

“The Powwow is many things. This event is an

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excellent arena for introducing many facets of Native American life to non-Indians.”

Beverly Luecking of the Cherokee tribe traveled from southern Illinois to MSU to showcase her handpainted, hand-carved woodwork, leather and jewelry at this year’s Powwow.

“You can feel the drums as soon as you walk in,” Luecking said. “It’s an amazing feeling, and there

Continued from page 1 including Randy Dunn, withdrew their applications.

Despite accusations that the search was not genuine, Student Government Association President Paige Oxendine, Staff Senate Chair Dixie Williams, and Elliott stand by its legitimacy.

“I’m happy with the whole process, from start to finish,” Elliott said, noting that the “diverse” search committee brought two capable and qualified finalists to campus. “I think everybody knows that if you have a strong internal candidate that peo-

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While awards do range from $250-$15,000, even such small amounts can often be the difference between dropping out of school or graduating, Garton said.

The scholarship application, which has been around since June 2010, allows students to apply for thousands of scholarships at once, rather than applying for each indi-

is always a large influx of people coming together at the Powwow.”

The drummers were set up in a circle on the floor of the student center. The dancers performed around them, and the men and women moved in a variety of different dances based on their gender, an important factor in Native American culture.

Jingle Dress, Fancy Shawl, and Gourd dances

ple like or does a good job, it will reduce the number of people that apply.”

When approached for comment from Dunn, he noted he was out of the country, adding, “Probably just better off if I let my statement speak for itself.”

Joshua Jacobs, Murray State’s chief of staff, maintained the campus’ climate hasn’t shifted since Dunn applied for the presidential position or withdrew.

“I still love working for him,” Jacobs said. “I think the president’s statement about the reception he received during Homecoming speaks for itself and the fact that people were very supportive of the president and his time at Murray State, and they’re glad that he’s remaining. So, I think the statement he put out is accurate and most

vidually.

Feedback from students and school departments has been crucial in the application’s evolution, Garton said.

The 2013-2014 school year’s application, however, has seen the application’s most noticeable transformation yet.

In the past, the application had two deadlines: A “priority” date and a final cutoff.

For next year’s application, the priority deadline has been dropped in hopes of eliminating confusion.

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are common for women.

Fancy Feather dancing and Grass dancing are traditional dances for men.

While the dancing and singing took place on the lower level, vendors were showcasing their work along the tracks of the student center on the upper level.

Isaiah Stewart, of the Lakota tribe, came from Lawrence, Kan. to put his paintings, drawings and

beadwork on display at the Powwow. Like many other vendors at the event, he too travels throughout the country to showcase his symbolic artwork.

“Powwow allows you to celebrate; to have fun,” Stewart said. “It’s food for your spirit and healing through dancing.”

Native American Heritage Month doesn’t stop here. Throughout the month of November, events around

campus will continue to honor the American Indian culture.

“We hope the students and the public will take the opportunity to experience some of our cultural traditions, arts, and foods,” Meadows said.

Visit the university calendar at http://calendar.missouristate.edu/ for more details of upcoming events for Native American Heritage Month.

reflective of what’s going on.”

Jeremiah Johnson, Murray State’s SGA president and student representative on the Board of Regents, did not respond to The Standard’s questions about students’ overall feelings about the president’s application before press time.

Johnson did, however, discuss his thoughts on the situation with The Murray State News before Dunn withdrew.

“I guess you could expect he would want to advance his career,” Johnson said. “Everyone wants to, but when my (SGA) Executive File photo by Steph Anderson/THE STANDARD Board found out, they were Randy Dunn, president of Murray State, spoke at an open forum shocked and surprised to hear Dunn while interviewing to be MSU’s 11th president on Oct. 8. was even applying at other universities.”

2014.

“But I can’t speak for the entire Dunn’s contract as president of “We’re open to a better relation- board on what they are thinking Murray State ends on June 30, ship with Dunn,” Johnson said. about for the future.” dents a better idea of their financial aid package sooner,” Garton said.

Now, the application’s final cutoff is set for March 1, 2013 — the former application’s priority deadline.

Students had complained about the application’s length, often hitting the 20-page range, and questions not applying to them.

Now, the financial request form, available Nov. 1, is broken down into three categories to eliminate “pointless” questions.

Application categories include: Incoming freshman, undergradu-

ate students and graduate students.

Applicants will also find directions for guidance on each essay, specifics on letters of recommendation requirements, and an explanation for what scholarships, essays, and letters of recommendation put students in the running.

Simplifying the application even more is the clear-cut departmental sections, helping students avoid questions that may not pertain to them.

Garton said the application also allows students to save their

progress on the form, making it easy to finish over time.

With the cost of education increasing every year, Garton said, “There is no harm in filling the application out.”

The application is currently available at http://www.my.missouristate.edu under the “Profile” and “Financial Aid” tabs.

All applications must be filled by 11:59 a.m. on March 1, 2013 to be eligible for scholarships.

For more information about MSU’s scholarships, visit http://www.missouristate.edu/fina ncialaid/scholarships/.