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Remembering the top news stories of the year Students held a #HomecomingBlackout silent protest during the tailgate before the homecoming football game on Oct. 18.

This event has since sparked many conversations about the racial diversity of Missouri State’s campus and the student culture regarding race relations.

Sophomore softball player Allie Alvstad was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in September. The softball team, other athletes and the entire Missouri State community have rallied together to start the #AllieStrong campaign, which raises emotional support and sponsors fundraisers for Alvstad’s family.

Coca-Cola became the exclusive campus vending provider after a 10-year contract with Pepsi expired. Vending machines were placed in all the buildings and soda fountains in the Plaster Student Union food court, Blair-Shannon dining center and Garst dining center over the summer.

The lacrosse team had to find another way to raise $6,000 in the spring 2014 season after the Student Organization Funding Allocation Council ran out of money prematurely and could not give the team their usual financial support. SOFAC used the mishap to change the process of funding student organizations for the 2014-2015 school year, including reducing the maximum amount rewarded and accepting proposals for only the current semester.

The women’s tennis program returned to campus this fall with head coach Mallory Weber and eight players. The team makes Missouri State Title IX compliant and will play its first home match at Killian Sports Complex on Feb. 21, 2015.

The Springfield City Council votes to add gender identity and sexual orientation to the list of what employers cannot discriminate about.

Students voted to pass the B.E.A.R. Fee that funded the renovation to Plaster Stadium and the building of Allison South for soccer and track, Allison North for field hockey and lacrosse and the sand volleyball complex.

Appreciation for the new student section of Plaster Stadium was shown when students filled the stands over capacity for the home opener on Sept. 13.

Tailgating at BearFest Village moved from the parking lot south of Grand Street to the middle of campus in between Plaster Stadium and McDonald Arena. Alcohol was allowed on campus for the first time during tailgating before football games.

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Calendar

Tuesday, Dec. 2

Study Away 101 Info Session, 11 a.m.-noon, Plaster Student Union 311 Holiday concert, 7:30-9 p.m., Juanita K. Hammons Hall

Wednesday, Dec. 3

International Day of Disabled Persons, all day SOFAC Training Presentation, 4-5 p.m., Plaster Student Union 308 A & B

Thursday, Dec. 4 Last day of classes, all day

Gayle Harper: Book Talk and Signing of “Roadtrip with a Raindrop,” 7-9 p.m., Meyer Library 101

Friday, Dec. 5

Study Day, 1:30-4:30 p.m., Meyer Library 205 Reception: BFA in Studio Art Senior Exhibitions, 6-8 p.m., Brick City 101, 110

Saturday, Dec. 6 Finals begin

WINTERFEST Visual and Performing Arts Festival, 10 a.m.10 p.m., Juanita K. Hammons Hall

Sunday, Dec. 7

“Sounds of Christmas” Concert, 2-3 p.m., Juanita K. Hammons Hall

Monday, Dec. 8

President’s Finals Breakfast, 9-11 p.m., Blair-Shannon Dining Center

Briefs

Online MBA program receives recognition

Affordable Colleges Online has ranked the Missouri State University Master of Business Administration program as a Best Online MBA Program 2015.

“ACO reviewed 500 online MBA programs and selected 68 programs based on a number of factors, including full accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, low student-teacher ratios and faculty with demonstrated excellence in business and management,” said a press release.

For more information on the MSU MBA program, contact the Graduate College Admissions Office at 417-836-5331.

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Art students plan for future after graduation, put best work in Brick City gallery exhibition

By Nicole Roberts The Standard @NReneeRoberts

With the end of the semester fast approaching, many senior art students are preparing to graduate in December and enter the “real world.”

Brett Leeper, a senior computer animation major, said he is frightened about finding a job after he graduates.

“Financially, I’m in a weak place. I’m very worried that, to support myself, I’ll wind up doing work that is detrimental to my mental health, morally objectionable or poorly paid,” Leeper said.

Senior drawing major Noah Sheets said, “I never thought — at the beginning of my undergrad — that a degree would bring me any guarantee of a career or success, and now with less than a month until graduation, I still don’t see many clear lines toward a career path.”

Kevin Alumno, a senior drawing major, is worried about finding a job since the market tends to be limited.

“There are really only two major career outlets, I think.

You could go on and live as a starving studio artist and try to make it that way, or you could go ahead and get your master’s and start teaching,” Alumno said.

Even though soon-to-be graduates are nervous about their job opportunities, professors in the Art and Design Department are optimistic.

“There are many jobs available to an artistic person as they engage in their career path,” Steve Willis, a professor in the Art and Design Department, said. “Art, in all its forms,surrounds us in every way and in every Erin Snider/THE STANDARD day. There is nothing we Senior BFA students exhibit their can have that work in the Brick City Gallery. is not from an artist.”

Sarah Perkins, a professor through art.”

“My wife and I have in the Art and Design Department, said art is an important talked of starting a publicacareer path because it tion and art gallery in India “expresses personal beliefs and be a part in that country’s and affects our environment. developing art market and Leaving a part of ourselves urban development,” Sheets behind (through art) is a pow- said.

Many seniors have erful and universal urge.” already started to advertise Once the senior art students graduate, they have dif- their skills by displaying their ferent dream jobs they hope artwork at the Senior BFA in Studio Art Exhibition. The to pursue.

Alumno wants to tour and exhibit is open to the public sell his art for right now. and is a great tool seniors use However, he hopes to teach at to promote their art.

The Senior BFA in Studio the college level as a longArt Exhibition is being held term career.

Leeper said he would also from Nov. 19 to Dec. 12 at like to teach someday, but is the Student Exhibition Center considering pursuing archi- and Brick City. It is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on tecture or civic design too.

Sheets’ goal is to “change Monday through Friday and something in the world noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday.

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Spring intersession courses offer fun topics, extra credits

By Callie Dunaway The Standard @Callie_Dunaway

Intersession courses are a great option for students looking to earn an extra credit hour quickly. Spring intersession classes run Jan. 5-9.

There are many different course options students can take, but here are a few.

Grammar Skills, ENG 191

This class meets Monday through Friday, 1-4 p.m.

Grammar Skills will help students simplify language issues and help them gain confidence in their writing through the practice of grammar, usage and punctuation rules, according to instructor Tracy Dalton. This course is purely elective credit, but Dalton said, “the topic applies to us all. Who doesn’t need to learn how to use language a little better?”

Promote Yourself in the Digital Age, MED 300

This class meets Monday through Friday, 1-4 p.m. It helps students prepare to enter the job market. Taught by instructor Andrew Twibell, this intersession course helps students with resumes, cover letters, digital portfolios, reels (for production students) and how to prepare for job interviews. “By Friday afternoon, students should feel much more confident about the steps they need to take as they get ready to leave Missouri State,” Twibell said.

The Athlete’s Diet, KIN 281

This course meets Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. This course is taught by exercise physiologist and instructor Barbara Bushman. Students will learn many things from this course, including the importance of various nutrients on exercise performance, the methods of body composition analysis and how to critique a diet plan for the athlete “on the run.” Bushman said many different types of students take this course. “Some take the course because their degree or professional pursuits relate to the content, while other students take the course for personal interest.”

Intersession courses can be fast paced.

“Given the format, students should prepare to be in attendance each day to complete readings and assignments in a timely fashion,” Bushman said.

“Intersessions can be intense but are well worth the effort. They allow students to focus on topics or pick up skills that may not be covered in great detail during the semester,” Twibell said.

To find an intersession course for you, visit the course catalog on your My Missouri State page.

No indictment for Ferguson Officer Wilson

By Rebecca Biundo For The Standard

On Monday, Nov. 24, around 8 p.m., the grand jury announced Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson will not be indicted for criminal charges after shooting 18year-old Michael Brown in August.

There was a watch party held in Glass Hall during the announcement as a peaceful setting for students to watch and discuss the live coverage.

Michael Greinke, a senior general business major, remained unphased by the

outcome after watching the grand jury’s verdict.

“I wasn’t really surprised by (the decision). It kind of went the way I thought it was going to, may not have been the way I wanted it to go,” Greinke said. “But I didn’t know as much information as the investigators did.”

While it was made clear that Wilson was not indicted, other parts of the announcement were not as easily spelled out. At the right is a better understanding of how the grand jury works.u

Understanding the Grand Jury

Knowing the difference

Wilson could have faced charges from murder to manslaughter. First-degree murder is planning and killing while second-degree murder is unplanned but still intentional. Voluntary manslaughter is intentional killing but without premeditation.

Involuntary manslaughter is when an unintentional killing happens as a result of reckless behavior.

No indictment means no trial

While the events leading up to the announcement may have seemed drawn out, but this was not a trial. While McCulloch could have decided on his own if a trial was needed, McCulloch brought in a grand jury to assist the decision.

What is a no true bill?

When the grand jury announced that there was no true bill, that meant there was not sufficient evidence to indict Wilson on the charges.

Who voted?

The grand jury was made up of 12 people and nine had to vote the same way in order to reach a decision. The jurors remain anonymous along with their votes to protect their identities.

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123. This is the number of days since I last shaved my beard.

Through the duSpencer ration of each seMartin mester, I find that Columnist growing a beard free of any trimming or @Spencer_XC styling has a unique freedom to it. I don’t have to worry about how I look and it’s one less thing to mess with in the morning.

It’s also a traditional symbol of wisdom in many cultures.

I find that I learn better when I grow a beard. I find it also helps with thinking about things from another perspective. As our society is one of mostly clean-shaven men or those with partial scruff, having a full beard reminds me that everyone is different, but at the same time everyone is the same.

Seeing things from another side of the prism, so to speak, is beneficial and conducive to this struggle-bus we call life – there’s more to life than a polarized existence.

This semester I’ve explored some hot topics with you all. Some were trivial and some were monumental. Some of them were the most important pieces I’ve ever written – Chipotle vs. Qdoba clearly being at the top of the list.

Chipotle is the best. Let’s recount our time together this semester.

We bore witness to the violent conflicts taking place in the Middle East and contemplated how United States’ best role in the course of curbing ISIS. We explored the ice bucket challenge phenomenon and the millions of dollars raised for ALS research and awareness.

We watched as Scotland had a chance to determine its sovereignty and to decide for itself whether or not to separate from England.

Together we got back into shape and learned that, with a little preparation and dedication, our desired fitness level is achievable. We realized that, as my weight lifting coach Tony Ramos says, “The gym is yours,” and that we can do it.

We confronted our Ebola fears, realizing that fear mongering will not aid progress on the path to a cure or better treatment protocols.

We found our political voice and became determined to hold our politicians to a higher standard than pork-barrel projects.

Finally, we respected the free marketplace of ideas and stopped to watch as a Missouri city and a fellow Missouri family endured pain and hurt. Together, we openly discussed our hopes for healing, peace and so much more.

We have learned and endured so much this semester, but now comes the time to apply our “semesterly wisdom”.

Finals time approaches – it’s time to shave our beards.

Just as an unshaven face can convey wisdom, a clean-shaven or neatly-trimmed face can convey confidence, preparation and conviction. Just as I challenged you each week to consider a different perspective, your classes challenged you to absorb new knowledge and to push your limits. Now comes the time to act on both.

This finals season and winter break, I challenge you to have a successful finals week and to challenge the status quo this break.

It’s been a great semester having you for an audience. See you next semester, and may the finals be ever in your favor.

By Keenan Andrea Guest Columnist “The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender.” The Bible said that, and after living two and a half years among the poor and somewhat destitute residents of downtown Springfield, Missouri, I’m convinced this might need a speedy reversal.

No, I’m no Communist, but I’d sooner live among the poor than the rich — low income housing over middle-class living.

Why? Well, the poor are much more interesting. They lack a regard of self, making them easier to toss the bull with, making them human; whereas the rich simply don’t have the time to hold a conversation, and if they do, they’re careful with their words because they have an ingrained sense of reputation.

It’s reputation that ruins personality.

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By Peyson Shields Life Editor @peysonrose As I looked to my left Monday morning, a seat normally filled by my classmate Cody Uber was empty. Other students shuffled into class, filling empty seats, unaware of why the seat was vacant.

Maybe he hit the snooze button a few extra times this morning. Maybe he decided to play hooky. Or maybe students didn’t even know that’s where Cody sat.

Cody, a freshman who was double majoring in agricultural business and agricultural finance and management, passed away in a car crash early Thanksgiving morning along with three others: his best friend Logan Middleton, Landon Potts and Lance Porterfield.

At just 19, Cody had graduated from Nixa High School in May and was attending Missouri State University. Graduating from the same high school a few years earlier, I didn’t know Cody until this year.

While walking to class one day, Cody passed me to say that our class was canceled. Not knowing who he was, I introduced myself and said thank you. He said he knew who I was because we had attended the same high school. We continued to chat while we walked toward the parking lot — that’s probably the longest conversation Cody and I ever had.

We’ve had a great time bringing you all the news from MSU over the past semester, and we’ll be back after winter break to continue keeping you informed.

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So from everyone at The Standard, we’d like to thank reporter Sadie Welhoff, reporter Phoenix

With the middle-class and upper-class harboring the option to be upwardly mobile, they also shoulder the burden of maintaining reputation. If you want a lawful reputation, you have to act within your society’s standards, have to lower the boom on the moves that you make. And it’s this process through which you slowly become less of a human and more of a cogwheel, cutting your teeth in to fit with the others.

On the opposite side of that coin, the poor are undoubtedly losing their ability to become upwardly mobile. What with college being the gateway into an affordable lifestyle, the poor have an American Dream which no longer seems attainable.

Because of the hopelessness of moving up, the poor have no reason for reputation. They’ve already been stigmatized.

So they can approach you as the person they are without worrying about your opinion. Which gives them authenticity, as opposed to the higher American classes,

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who need to pretend who they are.

Now, I know there are perversions in both the lower and the upper classes, but I commute to Missouri State every morning and evening, five days a week, shuttling on the Bear Line, and I catch myself more engaged in the conversations I hold with the minimum wage bus drivers four times my age than with student passengers.

Since summer, my washing machine has been broken down, so I‘ve had to lug my hamper to the laundromat adjoining the Kum & Go gas station on the corner of Mount Vernon Street and Grant Avenue By societal standards, the Laundromat is a foul place to be — it puts you at highrisk of injury — and the riff-raff is everywhere. Or at least that’s what I was told and thought. Then I was forced to go, and even though it was as foreign to me as peace to the Middle East, I’d be a yellowbellied liar if I didn’t admit to feeling an instant sense of belonging. I suddenly

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Sitting next to each other in class, we would have little conversations with the students around us, about the homework or notes, but that’s about it. I would be too consumed with the lecture — or my cell phone — to talk to the person sitting right next to me.

When I heard the news Thanksgiving Day, all I could feel was sorrow for their families. People always say that situations like this will never happen to you, but when it happens to people in your own community, it puts everything into perspective. It’s unfortunate that it takes a tragedy like this to realize that you’re not invincible. To realize that life is unfair, short and mean.

The teenagers that lost their lives were doing what most small town kids do, drive on backroads.

They weren’t doing anything crazy or out of the norm; we drive in the country, go too fast and laugh about the good times. It’s just what we do.

Every 12 seconds a life is lost in the United States. Someone’s friend, brother or son. Someone who you knew, someone you didn’t. Death is the inevitable, but so is life.

I’m a firm believer that we choose the life we live.

We can choose to sit in class and not pay attention to others, or we can choose ask someone how their day is going.

It takes 12 seconds to compose a Tweet or start scrolling through Facebook. It also takes 12 seconds to start a conversation with the person next to you, 12 seconds to hold the door for a stranger, 12 seconds to look around and realize that even though you might be having a crappy day, at least you’re here.

Take 12 seconds. Because sometimes it’s the people that you don’t know the best that have the largest impact on your life.

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began looking forward to my weekly trips, becoming one of the regulars. I didn’t feel judged there. I’d do push-ups and read books and sleep on the waiting chairs, and nobody’d eye me suspicious.

The life of the poor is the life for me.

It’d be difficult in transition, but after harnessing the flow, I’d be able to do things I’d only dreamed of. I’d line my porch with chicken wire, pin up private property signs to show I’m a landowner and join a small community church. I’d scatter my personal effects in the front yard and own a small battalion of animals which, of course, would roam the neighborhood lawlessly, getting filthy and vile and disgusting. I’d never trim my plants. I’d exercise in the yard in my shorts, smiling and waving while people with opinions passed me by. I’d spread my wings and fly.

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Constructively handle the stress of final exams

By Sadie Welhoff The Standard @sadie1359

At this time of the year, you can start hearing the sounds of the holidays. Students are pouring over their textbooks, scribbling on notecards and sipping fourth cups of coffee.

Oh wait, that’s finals week.

With tests and projects all due at once, it is easy to become overworked, but there are ways to manage the stress.

Counseling and Testing Center Director Doug Greiner said stress levels and reactions to stress vary, but a little stress can also be good.

Low to moderate amounts of stress can motivate students to do well in studying and increase performance to a point, but the danger is when stress levels become so high the student cannot function.

“I think moderation, in anything, is important,” Greiner said.

Greiner said honesty about your own limits and personality will help you plan stress management.

If you know you will not be able to study for a few hours straight, don’t plan on it. Instead, try to break up your studying into small manageable chunks where you can take breaks. Try watching

an episode of your favorite television show or going out on a walk to take your mind off of studying.

Listen to music while studying if it helps lower your anxiety, but not if ends up distracting you.

Greiner said isolating yourself completely, even if it is to focus on studying, will not make your stress disappear.

Try to plan time where you can talk or hang out with supportive friends.

However, be careful you are not letting socializing distract you from studying completely or spending time with people that make you even more apprehensive about finals.

“Go with friends that are going to be supportive and not raise your anxiety,” Greiner said.

Eating healthy and exercising also lowers your stress levels in general. Students might feel tempted to wait and just pull an all-nighter to finish that paper, but continued sleep loss is not healthy.

While everyone stresses about different life events, everyone has different reactions to stress.

There are physical reactions such as nightmares or change in appetite. Cognitive reactions

could include difficulty concentrating or isolation. Emotional reactions include feelings of guilt, anger or even emotional numbing.

If you have continued issues with stress reactions for several weeks, reach out to someone you can trust for counseling.

Students can make an appointment, free of charge, at the Counseling and Testing Center in Room

Spend your study time at the hippest joints in the Queen City

By Emily Joshu For The Standard

‘Tis the season for family, fireplaces and festivities.

Well, ‘tis almost the season because we still have to survive finals. The library doesn’t have to be the prime study spot though. Sometimes being restricted to alltoo-familiar places on campus can make preparation for finals even more challenging due to lack of motivation or stimulation. However, this change of pace in the semester can also come with a change of study location beyond campus.

The Potter’s House The Potter’s House, nicknamed “Poho,” is a charming yet brightly colored house that is the epitome of college coffee houses. Students are often the ones working the counter and serving up coffee, tea, hot chocolate, smoothies, cider and sweets.

The bottom level includes a small living area with tables and couches, and the staircase leads to areas converted from bedrooms where large groups can come to work.

Though the Poho is closed on Sundays and Mondays, it is open until midnight every other day, which is perfect for late-night study caffeine and study sessions.

“Potter’s House is a bit rowdy, but a great place to study with friends,” said freshman Jordan Gaddie.

“The atmosphere is enjoyable, and everything is better with coffee.”

Starbucks While it may seem like an obvious choice, students do not have to be limited to the one on campus because there are three locations within just a couple of miles of Missouri State University.

Starbucks is open 5:30 a.m.-11 p.m. every day except for Sunday, which they open at 6 a.m.

“I know that other students study at the Starbucks by campus,” said sophomore Jessica Havener. “It’s almost like a library; you have the influence of others around you studying so it makes you stay focused.”

Panera Bread Let’s forget the “Bread.

Co versus Panera” battle for

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311 in Carrington Hall. The center asks students not set up an appointment through email since email communication is not always secure.

While the Counseling and Testing Center can help students with stress management, the Bear CLAW can help with the actual subject matter students struggle with in their classes.

Take a study break with a little screen time; top Netflix picks

are slightly longer, but I couldn’t help myself. The 2000’s series about the relationship between a single mother and her Ivy Peyson League daughter is contagious.

Shields Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Instead of packing on the pounds during Netflix finals, just drool at the screen as Guy Fieri Connoisseur visits some of the greasiest joints in the U.S. of A. @peysonrose New Girl Co-ed living doesn’t get any better when Netflix is the virtual Target of movies. it consists of 30-somethings and a “doucheHonestly, it’s the college kid’s dream. I think bag jar.” It’s Jess! that if they included a Netflix subscription in the cost of tuition, a lot more students would be in school… just an idea, Clif.

Anyway, during finals, Netflix time is definitely cut down due to studying. Study breaks, however, are a must. As long as you don’t get into a Netflix binge, taking a break to watch a show isn’t a bad idea. I’ve compiled a few of my favorite 30-ish minute shows to make the most out of your finals study breaks.

30 Rock Tina Fey as Liz Lemon is better than Tina Fey as Sarah Palin so you know this comedy is truly hilarious.

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Coffee shops like Mudhouse make great study spots.

a moment and agree that this is a classic place to both study and get a hot meal. The restaurant area is large and comfortable, which is perfect for digging into some macaroni and cheese while digging into those textbooks.

Between the three locations, the closest is just off campus on South National Avenue, and it is open 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m. on Saturdays and 7 a.m.-8 p.m. on Sundays.

“I can just get a coffee, and I can just relax and think,” said junior Hayley Chapman. “It’s just really laid back, too.”

Phelps Grove Park The weather isn’t too unbearable yet, and sometimes chilly temperatures can help keep students focused and awake when studying. This spacious park is within walking distance from campus, but is a great location for students who would rather escape to a more isolated setting. Phelps Grove Park is spaced out with separated benches in the middle of the grass, as well as a covered, shady area

where the only distractions are trees rustling and birds chirping.

“It gives me a new atmosphere, and background noise,” said Havener. “I need noise that won’t distract me.

It’s good to study in different atmospheres, because if I get too used to one then it feels abnormal when I take the test because it wasn’t the environment that I studied in.”

The Coffee Ethic The Coffee Ethic features long tables along the right side of the restaurant, as well as barstools right next to the counter.

The Coffee Ethic is located in the center of downtown Springfield and open 7 a.m.10 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. on Saturdays and 8 a.m.-8 p.m. on Sunday.

In other words, this is a great and convenient place to catch up on reading while enjoying a unique selection of food. This not only includes coffee, but tea, smoothies, muffins and the Double-Berry Cookie.

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Greiner said students should keep in mind that no matter how stressful finals week is, it will be over in a few days. However finals week turns out, students can use this time to learn and plan study strategies and stress management for future semesters.

“Learn what worked and do it again next semester,” Greiner said.

The Office I mean, who doesn’t love relating to other people that hate their jobs? Also, Steve Carell is on point.

The Magic School Bus Personally, I think that the best brain juice is a little flash to the past. Join Miss Frizzle and the gang in educational episodes that make study breaks a little less guilty.

Scrubs The funnier version of “Grey’s Anatomy.” Plus, if you’re med-school bound, it gives you hope that your future life won’t be totally boring.

Friends with Benefits Because if you can’t take a study break with your actual friend-with-benefits, you might as well release some endorphins by laughing.

Attack on Titan A solid story line plus action makes this series perfect for all the anime lovers out there… and the not-lovers. Also, rumor has it that watching it in Japanese with English subtitles is the best way.

House Hunters Collection Personally, I think the best study break is a little house shopping. Ya dig?

No matter how you choose to spend your study breaks, you can never go wrong with Netflix. The key is to choose a relatively short episode and only watch one… which is super hard because Netflix is like potato Gilmore Girls I know, I know. The 45-minute episodes chips.

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Tuesday, Dec. 2

A.I.S.A. Film Night, 6-7:30 p.m., Strong Hall 407 Holiday concert, 7:30-9 p.m., Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts

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Most influential media moments of 2014

Wednesday, Dec. 3

SAC Presents: “Guardians of the Galaxy,” 9-11 p.m., Plaster Student Union Theater

Trevor Mitchell

Thursday, Dec. 4

SAC After Hours and RHA Presents: Game Show Night, 9 p.m.midnight, Plaster Student Union Food Court

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@TJM613

Friday, Dec. 5

Winterfest: Visual and Performing Arts Festival, 5-10 p.m., Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts

Movies

1. “The Lego Movie” All the pieces came together and proved everyone wrong — branded movies don’t have to be like “Battleship” or “Ouija.”

2. “Guardians of the Galaxy” OOGA-CHAKA OOGAOOGA. Move over, Avengers —

Hashtags

Saturday, Dec. 6

1. #TakeTheCrown The Kansas City Royals may not have won the World Series, but they captured the attention of America.

MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOSE! 2. #blessed Aced that hard final? #blessed. Managed to find a

Winterfest: Visual and Performing Arts Festival, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts Hibernotes Winter Concert, 7-9 p.m., Plaster Student Union Theater

Sunday, Dec. 7

Winterfest: Visual and Performing Arts Festival, noon-5 p.m., Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts

Music

Monday, Dec. 8

1. “Anaconda” You either love it or hate it, but you will never, ever, ever, ever get this song out of your head.

2. “Blank Space” If you don't make the penclicking noise when you sing

President's Finals Breakfast, 9-11 p.m., Blair-Shannon Dining Center

Briefs

New rainwater collection system

The William H. Darr Agricultural Center has a new addition — a 20,000 gallon rainwater collection system.

Missouri State University, along with the Watershed Committee of the Ozarks, has completed that construction project as a part the “Big Urbie stormwater grant to improve water quality and reduce stormwater runoff,” according to a press release.

The system works by capturing water from the Pinegar Arena roof and storing the runoff in underground tanks — up to 20,000 gallons.

For more information, contact Stacey Armstrong, Watershed Committee of the Ozarks Projects Manager at 417-866-1127.

People

1. Michael Brown No one has had a greater impact on the year’s events than Michael Brown, even after his death. Protesters have been demonstrating for more than 100 days and show no signs of stopping. that. However, this downtown coffee and bicycle shop is a kingdom for study groups. In addition Continued from page 4 to its affordability and close proximity to campus, with most items on the Kingdom Coffee stays coffee menu being under open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. $4, the prices don’t reflect

Study

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there’s a new superhero team in town.

3. “22 Jump Street” Jenko and Schmidt are back in this self-aware, self-referential movie that will make you laugh yourself to tears.

parking spot in Bear Park North? #blessed. Got to Sonic just before happy hour ended? #blessed.

3. #IceBucketChallenge People were nominated, ice buckets were thrown and money was raised for ALS research.

Everyone wins — once you dry off.

this chorus, we can't be friends.

3. “All About That Bass” Meghan Trainor exploded onto the scene from nowhere with this sing-along sensation that people still can't stop playing. No treble.

2. Mitch McConnell The new Senate Majority Leader led a charge toward a significant gain in Congress seats for Republicans in the middle of Obama’s second term.

3. Kim Kardashian Oh, you saw the picture.

every day except Sunday.

This means that there is no excuse not to switch up the basic study routine and study in a kingdom.

Mudhouse Mudhouse is a coffee shop in downtown Spring-

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Its location is downtown and within walking distance of campus.

The hours are 7 a.m.midnight Mondays through Saturday and 8 a.m-11 p.m. on Sundays.

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field that not only serves coffee, but sells it so that it can be made at home. So on those days when students do want to study on campus and stay energized at the same time, they can have a similar experience.

Like many others, Matthew Needham is nearing Missouri State’s December commencement in a few weeks.

Needham will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in computer information systems, but as graduation gets closer, his worries about landing a job get a bit heavier.

“It feels like employers look for graduates in the spring more than they do in the fall,” Needham said.

While preparing for his big day, Needham also has to stay on top of his schoolwork for finals and confirm all post-graduation circumstances, such as finding a job and a place to live.

If everything works out for the soon-to-be graduate, he’s planning to work as a Web developer for a company in Springfield. Although he’s not certain on his career path, he said Missouri State has prepared him for the next chapter of his life in some ways.

“I have learned what it will be like working with others in

our community, working on teams and the skills and education that I can use in the ‘real world,’” Needham said.

Apply and then wait. That’s become a repetitive process for Julia Fleenor as she prepares for graduation day.

She’ll walk across stage on Dec. 12, commencement day, with a dual bachelor’s degree in global studies and Spanish.

For now, she’ll move back to her hometown and work while waiting for other opportunities to arise.

“What I am really waiting for is to hear back about my application to teach English in Ecuador as a Fulbright English teaching assistant. I won’t get a response for that until later in the spring. I will also be applying for a teaching position in Spain once the application comes out. So right now, it’s a waiting game. In the meantime, I will be studying for the LSAT and preparing to apply for law school,” Fleenor said.

Fleenor said she’s gained perspective and an appreciation for learning while at Missouri State.

“I honestly love school and being in a place where everyone else around me is curious and

passionate about the world and whatever path they may be on… being able to spend four years at a university is such an incredible blessing, because everyone around you is pushing you to create, research, analyze, dig deeper, argue and stretch your brain,” Fleenor said.

Fleenor said her best memories during undergraduate years were only possible because of the people in her life throughout that time. “...It feels really good to be surrounded by people who also have no idea what they are doing, but are going to stumble through it anyway,” Fleenor said.

But, in every situation we have our regrets.

“If I could go back and redo things in my college career, I would have studied more, kept myself motivated to make better grades and remember more things that I needed to remember through college… Enjoy your college career, but be smart with your choices or you will regret it,” Needham said.

For more information about commencement day, check out the page on Missouri State’s website at http://www.missouristate.edu/commencement/.

ple love food. You can give out little bags of Christmas candy or homemade cookies.

Poppin.com is an office supplies website. It sells everything from pens to notebooks to file cabinets. All supplies have fun colors, helping your coworkers “work happy.”

Karin Thomas is the customer seasonal sales ambassador at Macy’s, Inc. She said you could pick couch covers or chair covers, because they are not expensive.

“They are usually around $10 to $20, when they are on sale,” Thomas said.

You can also buy travel mugs and put a package of chocolate inside them.

“In that way, they have something delicious to

remember,” Thomas said.

However, if your co-workers have a sugar problem, you may want to reconsider this gift.

For a healthy alternative, you could buy a juicer water bottle. At the bottom of this water bottle, there’s a way to juice various fruits and infuse your water with delicious flavors. It’s a good way to show you care about your co-workers’ health.

You can also get some good deals from many online websites. Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Macy’s, Costco, Target and Sears are good places to start. For coupons, visit http://www.dealmoon.com or http://www.groupon.com.

Holiday gift-giving Right Down and Write Myself a Letter" 42 Caspian feeder 43 Zilch, in Xochimilco 44 Jets or Sharks

46 1980s-90s German chancellor 47 Birthright barterer 48 Finished 51 Wahine's gift

By Phoenix Jiang The Standard @pho307

Time goes by so fast. If you count the days on the calendar, you may feel surprised because 2014 only has one month left. You have worked hard all year, and now you want to prepare gifts for your co-workers.

Here are some tips for you: Don’t give anything too personal, especially since you may not be close to all of your co-workers. Also, stay genderneutral.

The gifts you pick shouldn’t be too expensive. Around $20 is a good deal.

Food is a good choice. Peo-

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Men’s basketball (2-2) Thursday, Nov. 27 Missouri State 19 42 - 61 Colorado State 29 47 - 76

Volleyball Thursday, Nov. 27 Missouri State 25 25 25 Southern Illinois 20 13 16 -

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Women’s basketball (0-5) Friday, Nov. 28 Missouri State 27 32 - 59 Colorado 37 50 - 87

Alaska trip cold, unforgiving

MSU travels to Alaska to compete in Great Alaska Shootout in Anchorage; Bears finish sixth out of eight

By Eli Wohlenhaus The Standard @eliwohlenhaus

The Missouri State men’s basketball Bears competed in three games over Thanksgiving Volleyball break in Anchorage, Alaska, winning only one of Friday, Nov. 28 them.

Missouri State 25 12 23 2510- 2 Their first contest was on Thanksgiving Day Illinois State 20 25 25 1815- 3 at 1 a.m. Central Standard Time against Colorado State University. Just a few hours before tip-off, Men’s basketball (3-2) an announcement was made that the Bears’ leadFriday, Nov. 28 Missouri State 25 30 - 55 ing scorer, junior guard Marcus Marshall, would Alaska Anchorage 22 29 - 51 not be suiting up for the game.

While that became an obvious concern for MSU fans, what really defeated the Bears were Women’s basketball (0-6) the Rams’ expertise at the free-throw line. ColSaturday, Nov. 29 Missouri State 28 40 - 68 orado State went 28-33 at the free-throw line TCU 37 45 - 82 (over 84.8 percent) while Missouri State only made it to the line 19 times, and then only converted on 13 of those attempts (68.4 percent). The Check out Rams were able to use that 15-point free throw The Standard differential to win the game by 15, 76-61.

On the second day, MSU got a chance to play Sports on Facebook for at a more decent time of the day, tipping off at 3 p.m. on Friday against the host, Division-II Alasthe latest ka-Anchorage. The Bears prepared for the second updates on MSU game of the tournament and their second-straight athletics. game without Marshall. Despite being without Marshall, MSU did what they were supposed to www.facebook.com/ in the first few minutes, taking a 12-0 lead, which TheStandardSports would not last long. In the final seven minutes of the first half, the Seawolves outscored the Bears barely leaving MSU with a 25-22 advan@Standard_Sports 13-2, tage at the half.

It got even worse as the Seawolves opened up the second half on a 10-1 run, giving them a lead that they maintained through most of the half.

The Bears clawed their way back into it with under eight minutes to go and were able to get the win they absolutely had to have, 55-51.

The Bears entered the final day of the tourna-

Calendar

Thursday, Dec. 4

Men’s basketball: 7:05 p.m. vs.

UALR at home

Saturday, Dec. 6

Women’s basketball: 7:05 p.m. vs.

SIU-Edwardsville at home

Sunday, Dec. 7

Men’s basketball: 3 p.m. vs. Oral Roberts at Tulsa, Oklahoma

Wednesday, Dec. 10

Women’s basketball: 7:05 p.m. vs.

Arkansas at home

Saturday, Dec. 13

Men’s basketball: 6 p.m. vs.

SEMO at Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Briefs

Ice Bears moving to Division-I

The Missouri State Ice Bears announced on Nov. 29 that they are moving to American Collegiate Hockey Association Division-I prior to the start of the 2015-2016 season, pending expected formal ACHA approval.

The Ice Bears are in their 11th season at the Division-II level, playing in seven postseason tournaments, including their first trip to the ACHA Division-II National Championship Tournament last season.

Lily Johnson named MVC Freshman of the Year

Freshman outside hitter Lily Johnson has been named as the Missouri Valley Conference Freshman of the Year for the 2014 season, as announced by the league on Nov. 27 in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Johnson is the third MSU freshman to receive the award in the last five years.

Johnson led the MVC in kills, points and aces, while averaging 2.51 digs and 0.37 blocks.

Johnson and senior outside hitter Olivia Brand received AllMVC first-team selections on Nov. 27.

Senior middle blocker Andrea Beaty earned an All-MVC second-team selection.

Johnson and freshman middle blocker Lynsey Wright were named to the MVC All-Freshman team.

ment with Marshall back and a chance for fourth place against Pac-12 Conference member Washington State. With a balanced attack and stout defense, the Bears actually took a 45-33 lead into the half against the Cougars.

MSU didn’t stop there, pushing to a 14-point lead early in the second half, but once again, a Bears opponent was able to be highly efficient at the freethrow line (24-29) and in the paint (32).

The Cougars were able to close the gap and eventually tie the game at 74 with 23 seconds remaining in the game. Junior guard Dorrian Williams, who really picked up the slack during the tournament, drove to the basket but missed the potential game-winner as regulation time expired.

Forced into overtime, the Bears were already in foul trouble and saw two of their leading scorers in the game, junior forward Camyn Boone (19) and MarAssociated Press shall (18), foul out. WSU iced the game Junior forward Camyn Boone dunks the ball during a by making 5-6 free throws, giving them game against Anchorage-Alaska at the Great Alaska the 89-84 win.

Shootout. MSU won this game 55-51.

Eli’s Extras

°Record: The Bears are now 3-3, with two of those wins coming against non-Division-I opponents and the other against a sub-par program that struggled to beat an NAIA opponent over the weekend. °Fouls: Each game the Bears send their opponent to the free throw line, and each time MSU pays dearly for it. This may be because of the defense, which is my next point. °Defense: MSU has this super special 1-3-1 trapping zone defense that continues to be successful. The man-to-man defense continues to be unsuccessful. I get that the general consensus in basketball is to run man defense, and I get that the 1-3-1 zone is supposed to be a circumstantial

booster in games. But with how effective it has been, it may be the best option until proven otherwise. °Lineups: It is wonderful in pick-up basketball or little-league when every kid gets to play. This is not the playground. I know MSU is loaded with talent, but certain guys just aren’t ready for this level yet, and certain player combinations are not getting the job done. °Injuries: I refuse to blame injuries in any sport at any level, but without senior guard Ron Mvouika and junior forward Gavin Thurman, the Bears will continue to struggle to play strong defense and will have less versatile scoring threats.

Volleyball Bears’ run halted by Redbirds MSU advances to MVC semifinals, loses in five sets to eventual MVC tournament champion Illinois State

birds continued with a 25-23 Set 3 victory, but the Bears pushed it to a fifth set with a 25-18 Set 4 win.

In the fifth and final set, the Redbirds proved why they are at the top, winning 15-10 and sending themselves into the championship, where they would go on to beat Northern Iowa.

In the semifinal game, the Bears had more kills than the Redbirds (63-61), but they finished with more attack errors as well (32-22), which hurt them throughout the season.

The volleyball Bears ended the season with a 20-12 overall record.

By Eli Wohlenhaus The Standard @eliwohlenhaus The Missouri State volleyball Bears’ season came to a close in the semi-finals at the Missouri Valley Conference tournament against topranked Illinois State in a five-set match.

The Bears started the tournament off right, sweeping the Southern Illinois Salukis in straight sets in the quarterfinals, led by senior right side hitter Andrea Beaty’s .538 attack efficiency. MVC Freshman of the Year and outside hitter Lily Johnson led MSU with 16 kills, as the team posted a .404 attack percentage.

MSU and SIU split the regular season series, each winning on the other’s court.

Illinois State was next up for the Bears in the semifinals. The Redbirds swept the Bears in Springfield and won 3-2 in Normal, Illinois, during the regular season. Illinois State looked to continue their surprising immaculate MVC season, but the Bears had other ideas.

MSU cruised to a 25-20 victory in the first set, earning 21 kills as a

Season highlights

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Junior setter Kinsey McCarter goes up to create an assist for a teammate during the MVC quarterfinal round match against Southern Illinois. MSU swept the match 3-0. team. Set 2 better represented the to win 25-12. successful season the Redbirds have Each team beat themselves in the had thus far, capitalizing on a nega- second set, but the Redbirds were tive attack percentage by the Bears able to edge it out, 25-20. The Red-

Johnson deservedly won Missouri Valley Conference Freshman of the Year. Her 495 kills set a freshman record at MSU. Seniors outside hitter Olivia Brand and right side hitter Beaty both finished the season ranked in the top 12 all-time at MSU for kills, earning 1,158 and 1,214 respectively.

Junior setter Kinsey McCarter is seventh on the MSU all-time assist list with 1,453.

Ice Bears to close first half against Lindenwood MSU enters December seeking series win and an automatic bid to ACHA National Championships

By Chase Probert The Standard @chase_a_probert After getting back on the winning track in a sweep against Saint Louis University, Missouri State Ice Bears head coach Bob Bucher took time to be thankful for the wins and having the next week off, but he knew that his team had one more weekend left on their schedule before the start of winter break. He knew that it was one of paramount importance, as well.

“This upcoming series against Lindenwood and all the implications that come with it… The reality is that whoever comes out on top in those two games is going to get an automatic bid to Nationals,” Bucher said following the St. Louis series.

The Ice Bears had all of last week off, but will return to the rink this week to prepare for their biggest series of the regular season. Lindenwood has served as a division rival for the Ice Bears.

The winner of this series likely to get one of the two automatic bids from MACHA.

“I’m excited to finally play against them,” With all the high stakes, these will be the keys Hogland said. “We know we’re basically playing to the upcoming series against Lindenwood: for a spot to Nationals, so we know if we win Jack Ryan these two we’re in the driver’s seat.”

Hogland has had a spectacular sophomore After missing some time due to injury, senior campaign so far, netting 15 goals for the Ice forward Jack Ryan returned to form against the Bears this season. After not getting a chance to Billikens, regaining his signature speed and scor- play against Lindenwood last year, Hogland’s ing ability. After missing some opportunities in offensive firepower could be on full display this the series against Lindenwood-Belleville, Ryan weekend and could be key in the Ice Bears securwas not only able to find the back of the net ing a second consecutive trip to Nationals. against the Billikens, but create scoring opportuFocus in the D-Zone nities as well.

“It’s nice to have the healthy Jack Ryan,” Missouri State struggled in their zone in Bucher said. “He came back against Belleville and was really frustrated trying to score, but after Game 1 against Saint Louis last week despite seeing his wheels and seeing him put a couple in coming away with a 7-4 win. All of SLU’s goals the back of the net, he couldn’t have picked a bet- came after defensive lapses by Missouri State opened up the zone to create scoring opportuniter time to come back.” ties for the Billikens. If the Ice Bears hope to Ryan Hogland come away with two wins against Lindenwood, they will have to help take the pressure off the Sophomore forward Ryan Hogland was goalie tandem of juniors Justin Davis and Steven unable to play against Lindenwood last year due u See SERIES, page 7 to concussion.

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Could the Ice Bears move on campus?

MSU’s hockey team is exploring ways to move into McDonald Arena, but it will need help from donors and the university to make it possible ting support from other members of the athletic department despite not being a part of the department. However, the Ice Bears might potentially need Missouri State’s support in a new fashion now.

Six years ago, JQH Arena was open to provide a new home for the men’s and women’s basketball teams, giving volleyball and swimming and diving Hammons Students possession of Hammons Student Center.

After the passing of the B.E.A.R. Fee, renovations were made to Plaster Stadium for the football team. A new soccer field was built for the men’s and women’s soccer teams, and a new field was provided for field hockey and lacrosse (a club sport, like the Ice Bears).While the Ice Bears did not need a new home at the time, things have changed. Drury now has a club hockey program, and the addition of the Springfield junior team, the Express, has made ice time and locker room space scarce at Mediacom Ice Park.

Bucher’s hope is that the Ice Bears will find a new home. –– one on campus. Missouri State has nothing scheduled on the docket for McDonald Arena for the next 10 years.

The arena has a dark setting, existing seating and overhead scoreboard, and already has the oval shape for hockey.

According to Bucher, he has contacted contractors to come in to look over McDonald in hopes that the Office of Administrative and Information Services and the Office of Planning, Design, and Construction will approve a plan. Bucher claims that the Ice Bears will most likely be the ones picking up the check for the contractor bids and that they have a donor in line to help pay for part of the renovation, but he hopes that Missouri State will help pay for the rest of the renovations necessary to change the old arena into an ice rink.

According to Bucher, estimate cost will be around $1.5 million. McDonald will need its first five rows taken out to make room for the rink, with other renovations coming to McDonald’s seating and scoreboard. The biggest cost will be the chiller needed to keep the rink cold enough to maintain the ice.

So with the Ice Bears on the rise, looking for a new home (or really, needing one), willing to pick up a portion of the tab, and McDonald vacant for the next 10 years, shouldn’t they be the next to get a new home? The program continues to bring in quality recruits and, with the exception of men’s soccer, has been the most successful sports program for Missouri State in the last few years.

The Ice Bears will not be able to be a part of the athletic program because of Title IX, they have been unable to reap the benefits of the B.E.A.R. Fee, and an ice rink could provide other opportunities to the campus like intramural ice hockey or figure skating. With the Ice Bears paying considerably less for ice time through the university, the more the Ice Bears could potentially use the budgeted money to help pay for the endeavor. The addition of an ice rink on campus would not only bring in better recruits, which would in turn bring in more fans, but fans who would pay more in concessions, which would go back to the university.

Obviously the issue of money will be the biggest concern for the University. A big factor in this case will be the donor for the Ice Bears. Unfortunately, I am not graduating next week with a degree in accounting, so I have no answer. But in my final article here for The Standard, I am advocating that the students and this university try to help find the means to make this come about.

crux for the Ice Bears this year, the Ice Bears penalty kill has not been as sharp since losing quick-skating graduate forward Brad Keenan to a knee injury. Keenan is likely to return once the Ice Bears come back from winter break, but he has Continued from page 6 already been deemed unavailable for this week’s series.

Lombardo by limiting prime scoring opportunities for the The Ice Bears will have to rely on physical play from big Lions. bodies in freshman defender Bobby Brown and sophomore defenders PJ Adams and Kellen Patrick to limit Lindenwood The Thin Line Between Discipline and Physicality chances and to control the defensive zone.

Aggressive play from freshman forward Alex Turin has While discipline issues have not necessarily been a huge proved to be a constant disruption for opponents, as well.

Turin’s aggressiveness will be needed against Lindenwood, but he will have to make sure he stays on the ice instead of in the box.

The Ice Bears’ final games of 2014 will start each night this weekend at 7 p.m. at Mediacom Ice Park. Student tickets will still be two-for-the-price-of-one, with the Bear Line still running routes to the rink from 6–11 p.m. The Ice Bears will return from winter break with a series against Dallas Baptist University on Jan. 16 and 17.

Chase A. Probert Sports Reporter

At the time of the new millennium, Missouri State University did not have a home for hockey. In 2001, the Missouri State Ice Bears were born, competing in the American Collegiate Hockey Association’s Division-III class. Two years after their inception, the Ice Bears were moving up to the ACHA’s Division-II ranks. Ten years later, the Ice Bears are on the move again.

Last Saturday, Ice Bears General Manager Stan Melton officially announced the Ice Bears’ long-planned move to the ACHA’s Division-I ranks. In Melton’s press release, Ice Bears head coach Bob Bucher is quoted as saying, “Our Ice Bears teams and overall Missouri State Hockey Club program are very proud of our strong relationship with the Missouri State University administration, faculty, student organizations and student body. The university status and our relationship with the university is just another major factor in making the decision that the time is right for our move to ACHA Division-I collegiate hockey competition.”

The Ice Bears do indeed get strong support from the administration, the student body and has had no trouble get-

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If you follow high school football in Missouri, you probably saw that John Roderique’s Webb City Cardinals won their fifth consecutive state title with a 35-0 clobbering of the Harrisonville Wildcats.

This makes Webb City’s ninth state title since Roderique became the head coach in 2000.

I think Roderique would be a good hire to take over the head coach position at MSU. He knows the area and would know how to spot good players around the Ozarks. He has also developed a good reputation for himself in the area, as well.

The biggest hurdle for MSU to cross would be to pry Roderique away from Webb City. He has created a dynasty at his current job, and it’s a matter of if he would be willing to leave what he has built and pursue a similar accomplishment at the next level.

Would he be willing to leave Webb City and pull MSU’s football program out of its current rut and take it to new heights?

Announcing

Deandre Smith

Missouri State football needs a new head coach, so why not bring back one of the most prolific offensive players in school history?

Deandre Smith lead the Bears to two playoff appearances in 1989 and 1990, quarterbacking out of a high octane triple option scheme. He set school records in total yards, points, touchdowns and completion percentages.

Smith is currently the running backs coach at Syracuse and has coached four All-Americans in his coaching career and nine 1,000 yard rushers.

For a Bears team which struggled on offense, a coach like Smith could be just what the Bears need.

Smith would also bring a good recruiting pipeline into the St. Louis region, having grown up there.

If there were any hesitation for Smith, it would be due to the fact he has never been a head coach, but I’m willing to look past that, in my opinion Smith would be an excellent selection to lead the Bears in 2015 and beyond.

Announcing

Buddy Stephens

He has been head coach at East Mississippi Community College for six years and has changed their program for the better. He won the national championship in 2011 and 2013, not losing a single game in that span. In 2014, his squad is also undefeated and on the road to another national championship.

He’s an Alabama man with coaching experience in Mississippi and Louisiana, which has helped develop his passion for the game.

What makes him a good hire is his ability to take a program from being insignificant and ineffective to a powerhouse that can build on success and overcome losses.

A problem for Missouri State in the past has been defeating themselves after something bad happens.

Stephens would not allow that to happen.

Misc

Administrative help needed to set up fire engine loaner program across southern Missouri.

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Center City Counseling Clinic offers individual, couples and family counseling at a cost of $5 - $20 depending on income.

Call 417-836-3215 for further information.

Deandre Smith

By no means am I a football expert –– very far from that, actually. So when it comes to whom I think MSU should hire to replace Terry Allen, my input is not that important.

My research lasted for all of 15 minutes, with most of my information coming from the News-Leader’s Lyndal Scranton.

But the conclusion I have come to for whom Missouri State should hire: DeAndre Smith. Why? Because the man is probably the best offensive player in school history. The narrative of a former star returning to the Ozarks to return his former program to glory would be all sorts of tremendous (I’m a sucker for narrative, too).

Smith has not been a head coach and might not be likely to leave his current job as the running backs coach at Syracuse, but he’s got my vote for MSU to pursue.

If not Smith, my second pick would have to be Adam Dorrel, the current head coach at Northwest Missouri State.

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