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MSU professor who had shooting suspect visit class in 2012: ‘Students need to know who these guys are’
shocked people across the nation. The attacks, allegedly carried out by Frazier Glenn Miller, hit closer to home for students at Missouri State University than they may realize. Miller, an avid anti-Semite and By Trevor Mitchell self-proclaimed white supremacist, The Standard spoke to an MSU intersession class about white supremacists in the @Trevorisamazing Ozarks in 2012. He was invited by the teacher of The shootings last week at two the course, David Embree, an adjunct Jewish centers in Overland Park, professor of religious studies at MSU. Kan., that resulted in three deaths Embree said his reasoning for
Frazier Glenn Miller spoke to MSU class covering white supremacy in 2012
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inviting Miller, along with two other white supremacists, to speak to the class was to try and show that real people held these views. “As I was reading this awful book about white supremacy, I thought, ‘These students are not going to believe me.’ “I invited Miller so people could hear what this movement is about,” Embree said. In that regard, Embree said, Miller “could not have fulfilled my goals any better.”
Embree said Miller’s presentation to the class began with a video of Miller leading a Ku Klux Klan rally. Miller crossed his arms, stood back and watched with a sense of nostalgia, Embree said. “You could tell he was thinking, ‘Those were the days, man.’” Embree said his class remained respectful, even as Miller referred to Jewish students in the class as liars, denied the Holocaust and said he u See MILLER, page 14
Turn off for what? MSU, Mizzou and 155 other colleges compete to save the most energy in three weeks By Callie Rainey The Standard @KidCallie
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Don’t miss your opportunity to help Missouri State win the fourth annual Campus Conservation Nationals. The competition started April 4 and is going until April 25. By participating in this competition, not only do students and faculty help the campus win, but they can also make a positive difference in the environment. This year, Missouri State has directly challenged the University of Missouri. However, these universities are not the only ones competing. There are 157 colleges and universities nationwide involved in the competition this year. The competition consists of all buildings, including academic and residence life, competing to save the most energy. Missouri State is passionate about this competition. It’s much more than just a win, Missouri State’s Sustainability Coordinator Lauren Bansbach said. “MSU is participating in CCN in order to increase awareness about energy conservation and promote behavior change,” she said. “Participating in CCN offers both the education and incentive for energy-saving practices.” The more energy saved, the better — not only for the environment, but also for our pocketbooks. Bansbach said, “Reducing our energy consumption means less coal burned and a cheaper utility bill for the university, keeping other costs — like tuition — low.” Bansbach said everyone can help by being conscious of their personal and collective energy usage. “Faculty and staff can unplug devices and appliances when not in use. Students living in residence halls can also unplug and turn off lights when leaving and set thermostats conservatively,” she said. “Even small actions like shutting u See ENERGY, page 14
Springfield, Mo.: There’s an app for that By Sadie Welhoff The Standard #TwitterlessSadie
Move over Tinder, the city of Springfield will be getting a smartphone application of its own. Cora Scott, the director of public information and civic engagement, is working on redoing the city’s website and setting up an app to go along with the changed website.
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Scott said the city had been studying how other cities used smartphone apps for several years and started working on making it a reality when she became director. “We created a digital communications task force that evaluates our websites and other properties, and are currently revamping these tools,” Scott said. The purpose of the app is to make it easier for Springfield residents to connect to local government. Instead of calling the Citizen Resource Center for things like potholes, peo-
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ple can report issues with the app. “This will be quicker and easier and with today’s technology, be able to provide a wealth of information in just one contact,” Scott said. According to Scott, the timeline for the app is set for later this summer or early fall along with the new city website. To get feedback on the app, the city consulted the Student Advisory Council, which has representation from all the higher education institutions around Springfield.
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Student Government Association Governor Paige Jenkins said she was selected to be a part of the council because shesits on the board of governors. Jenkins said the city wanted to know if the app would appeal to college students. “The city is always looking for new ways to get students involved and ways for students to want to stay in Springfield after graduation,” Jenkins said.
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