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Sunvilla is up and running All of the students who are supposed to live in Sunvilla are moved in

By Brian Wright Staff Reporter

The Student Government Association will soon decide whether or not to let students vote on the revocation of Taylor Health and Wellness.

Eric Cooker of Hasting and Chivetta Architect delivered a presentation to SGA about tearing down Taylor Health and Wellness. Cooker and his firm have been working on this project since February and the Senate is looking to vote on this issue, to allow Missouri State students to vote for during the homecoming election.

The resolution will be voted on Tuesday, Sept. 22.

The firm has worked with other universities such as University of South Florida. The upgrades would include a women’s health center, sports medical clinic, free strep testing and a drive-thru pharmacy. There would be a student fee of $29 per semester during the building school year.

This past spring semester a campus-wide survey was conducted to see the needs of students who used Taylor and the biggest concerns for students were cost, privacy as well as renovation. The survey was taken by over 800 students. Student Governor Caleb Doyle stressed to the senate that this would be an opportunity to see a visible change to the MSU campus.

The renovation will include a doubling of the size of the current from 16,000 square feet to 37,800 square feet. Since the current site would need to be completely torn down to be rebuilt, there would be temporary facilities built. Taylor Health is currently connected to the bookstore, but the bookstore would not close. The two buildings would be broken apart to salvage the use of the bookstore.

Also, there will be no loss to any existing programs that Taylor Health currently provides.

The student vote is not the final step. The Board of Governors will have to approve the plan, as well as figure out financing. The architects and engineers will have to design the building. Currently, there is no official timeline until the student-body vote in October.

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Sunvilla Tower is now back in operation after 16 months.

All Sunvilla residents was moved in by Friday, Sept.

11. Approximately 100 students who were assigned to floors 3-9 stayed at the University Plaza Hotel and Holiday Express Inn for a month due to the construction delay.

During the month, students were compensated with unlimited meal plans for campus dining halls, as well as the hotel expense. The university put $50 on these students’ accounts for Boomer Meals for the inconvenience. MSU also provided shuttle service to students who lived in hotels.

Temporary housing caused some inconveniences for students. Junior chemistry major Pooja Vaidya stayed at the University Plaza Hotel. She said since her grandparents owned a motel in Lebanon, Mo. where she grew up, she didn’t mind living in the hotel.

“The students have really been easy to work with,” Gary Stewart, the director of residence life, housing and dining services said.

There is storage space on the 19th floor of Sunvilla Tower where students could store their belongings that they couldn’t carry or doesn’t fit in the apartment. Vaidya took advantage of the service, and only had her basic belongings such as clothes and food with her at the hotel.

Stewart said the temporary housing arrangement cost the university about $200,000, and they will be charged back to renovation budget.

The renovation gives the building a brand new interior.

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After over a year of renovations, Sunvilla is open to students.

Some students were charged unfair finance fees on their university bills

By Nicole Roberts News Editor The Standard

Students have been charged late fees due to new federal changes, high student enrollment this semester and Financial Aid being short-staffed.

As a result of some federal regulation changes, some students have flags on their FAFSA. The flag prevents students’ financial aid from being processed. In order to get the flag cleared, students have to submit the required paperwork to their financial aid office. If the Financial Aid office receives all of the correct paperwork, a Financial Aid employee then goes into the student’s aid records and removes the flags, which then allows financial aid awards to be processed.

Amy Nelson, a junior general studies major, is one of many students who recently had a flag on her account, which was due to “unusual enrollment history.”

According to Vicki Mattocks, the director of Financial Aid, “Unusual Enrollment History” was a new federal regulation last year that resulted in a flagged application, and it affects a small number of MSU students.

After submitting the proper paperwork last summer, Nelson noticed a few weeks ago that her financial aid had not been applied to her account yet.

According to Nelson, a financial aid Mattocks said not every student who had ried that there aren’t enough employees to employee told her their office was under- an unusual enrollment flag has been delayed. process their financial aid packages, and we staffed and backed up due to the high number Nancy Myers, the should never be responsible for monetary of students. Since the office is backed up, accounting manager penalties as a result of that negligence.” they were not able to remove the flag from for Financial According to Mattocks, students who her MSU account before the Sept. 1 deadServices, said receive these finance fees normally have to pay line, which resulted in her financial aid packthe late fee them. This is because most of the time when a age remaining unprocessed. Since her finanstudent receives a financial charge, it’s because cial aid did not come in before Sept. 1, a late the student hasn’t submitted all of the required fee charge was added to her university bill. paperwork in time.

“I understand being understaffed or over“The only time that we’ll request powered with unexpected work and enrollthat Financial Services makes an exception ment, but (the late fee) would still be the uniNelson received was technically a and remove the finance fee is if the finance versity’s fault,” Nelson said. “I should not be “finance fee.” Finance fees are applied to fee was caused due to failure on our part,” absorbing late fees for their failures.” students’ accounts when they don’t reach Mattocks said. “If we didn’t get something Mattocks disagreed about Financial Aid their payment deadline in time. These finance logged in in time, or if a student turned in the being understaffed, however. fees are part of the My Payment Plan, which all paperwork and it didn’t get processed or “(Financial Aid) has a staff of 27 full-time students agree to when they register. moved to the right department in a timely people, and I think that’s very adequate for the “It’s a way of telling students, ‘If I don’t manner, then I will ask that an exception be work that we do,” Mattocks said. “We are cur- pay my bill, the Financial Aid and Financial made. This process is done on a one-by-one rently short three full-time people however, so Services offices will start applying finance individual basis, though.” we’re short in the area that was responsible for charges,’” Myers said.

Myers recommended that students should processing the unusual enrollment history. On Nelson didn’t think she deserved the watch their MSU email for information top of that and dealing with everything else, finance fee since she had turned in the regarding their financial aid or university bill, they didn’t get to that in particularly as quick- correct forms and had been cleared in the especially since email is the official form of ly as they should have or could have.” summer. communication between Financial Aid and Mattocks said the Financial Aid office han“If packages aren’t processed by Financial Financial Services and students. She also said dles about 15,000 students’ financial aids every Aid before they demand payments on the to not ignore emails from the offices. year and that even though students affected by account balances, and we are relying on those If students have any questions or concerns the unusual enrollment history are important, funds to cover our expenses, who’s at fault for about their financial aid or university bill, it’s unfortunately normal for a a few students’ missing payment deadlines?” Nelson said. they can contact the Financial Aid or Finanfinancial aids to be delayed or missed.

“Students cannot be expected to sit around wor- cial Services departments.

Chinese students, professors are welcomed during the Chinese delegation

By Brian Wright Staff Reporter

MSU welcomed 50 students and 10 staff members from Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region of China.

An opening ceremony was held in the PSU theater Sept. 21 to celebrate the beginning of the Missouri State-Ningxia University Agriculture Education Program.

The students were accompanied by the vice governor of Ningxia Yao Aixing, as well

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as Ningxia University President He Jianguo to begin a 10-month, 24-credit hour, customized curriculum in Agriculture. Dr. James Baker, vice president of research and economic development and international programs, led the ceremony to welcome the new students and staff.

“It’s mostly going to all be focused on agriculture,” Baker said. “The students will do two things. First, they will do a couple of months focusing on English skills, and after that they will focus on their agriculture training.”

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One of the goals of this program is to increase international competence by bringing students in from another country. Unlike most exchange programs where individual students will be working individually, these students will be working together to help insure their success. Baker believes institutions will use more of these programs in the future.

Missouri State and Ningxia signed an agreement in January for the exchange program to get started on Sept. 16. The International Leadership and Training Center are executing the

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program at the university and the program costs about $1.8 million. Director of the International Leadership and Training Center Brad Bodenhausen will work closely with the students along with the Missouri State staff.

“We’re putting together a specific program for them that includes English classes, classes in Agriculture related to wine-making, and also classes in agriculture related to animal science and crop production and also classes with students in agriculture in the spring,”

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Calendar

Tuesday, Sept. 22

College of Business Career Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., University Plaza Expo Center SAC Concerts present Coffee Shop Sounds, 2-9 p.m., PSU lounge “Cucumbers,” 7:30-10 p.m., Craig Hall

Wednesday, Sept. 23 Study Away Re-Entry Reception, 5:30-7:30 p.m., PSU room 400

“Cucumbers,” 7:30-10 p.m., Craig Hall SAC Films presents “Caesar Chavez,” 9 p.m.-midnight, PSU theater

Thursday, Sept. 24

Last day to drop, withdraw, declare, Pass/Not-Pass or Audit for Fall 2015 First Block Classes, all day Chorale Concert, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Juanita K. Hammons Hall “Cucumbers,” 7:30-10 p.m., Craig Hall SAC After Hours: Capture the Flag, 9-midnight, Trottier Plaza

Friday, Sept. 25

FREE Community Cooking Class: Healthy Back to School Meals and Snacks, 3:30-5 p.m., Jordan Valley Community Health Center's WIC classroom one “Show-Me Chefs” presents Cooking With Care Gala, 6-10 p.m., 319 Event Center. 319 W. Walnut St. Springfield Mo, 65807 “Cucumbers,” 7:30-10 p.m., Craig Hall SAC Campus Events presents: Rock-N-Bowl, 7-10 p.m., PSU Level One Game Center

Saturday, Sept. 26

“Show-Me Chefs” airs on Ozarks Local (KOZL), 1-2 p.m., Ozarks Local (KOZL) Latino Dance Festival, 7:30-11 p.m., PSU Ballroom Magna Carta @ The MOXIE: Movie Event: “The Princess Bride,” 1011:45 p.m., Moxie Cinema, 305 S. Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO 65806

Sunday, Sept. 27

“Cucumbers,” 2:30-5 p.m., Craig Hall SAC Films presents: Ted 2, 9 p.m.midnight, PSU theater

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Missouri State system sets new enrollment record

Public Affairs Week: United States Citizenship Naturalization Ceremony

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By Nicole Roberts News Editor @NReneeRoberts

Imagine you traveled from a different country to the United States, hoping to become a citizen. You take tests, go Emily McTavish/THE STANDARD through interviews and more over a Applicants say the “Oath of Allegiance” before becoming U.S. citizens on Wednesday, Sept. 16. period of months or even years. Then, In order to host this ceremony, MSU had to said several of the countries that the applicants you finally get to this point, the point when you work with the U.S. Marshals Service, Immigra- came from did not allow voting, so she wanted to get sworn in as a U.S. citizen.

For 51 applicants, this was a reality on Sept. tion Citizenship and Immigration Office and the give the new U.S. citizens a chance to register to vote in the U.S. 16. MSU hosted a U.S. Citizenship Naturalization U.S. Courts, Trewatha-Bach said.

There were about 30 countries represented at Amy Lindemann, who has been working on Ceremony for the first time in the PSU theater.

The U.S. Citizen Naturalization Ceremony the ceremony, anywhere from Brazil to Vietnam gaining U.S. citizenship for the last eight years, said voting is one of the first things she is going was incorporated into Public Affairs Week since to Pakistan to Jamaica.

There were high emotions after the ceremony. to do as a new U.S. citizen. the ceremony tied in all three pillars of MSU’s “I’m ready to vote,” Lindemann said. “I want public affairs mission, Stacey Trewatha-Bach, After reciting the Oath of Allegiance, the new U.S. citizens went up to the front of the theater to vote.” the coordinator of public affairs, said.

Lindemann is originally from Kenya and was Normally the western district of Missouri cit- and received their certificates. Several of the citizenship naturalization ceremonies are held in izens called out phrases like “I’m a citizen!” and amazed that several students aren’t registered to closed courtrooms in Kansas City, Mo., but “I did it!” Others hugged their families and fel- vote.

“They need to go vote,” Lindemann said. “I through some networking, MSU was given per- low new U.S. citizens.

“I’m excited,” Yi Jia Brookhart, who original- fought to get this right to vote, so if I’m going to mission to host one of these U.S. Citizen Natuly came from the People’s Republic of China, vote, (students) should vote.” ralization Ceremonies.

Voting was emphasized throughout the “We’re very honored to be able to have (the said. “I’m really honored to be a U.S. citizen.”

After the ceremony, MSU held a voter regisceremony) here at Missouri State,” Trewathau See CITIZENSHIP, page 8 tration drive for the new citizens. Trewatha-Bach Bach said.

Public Affairs Week: Voter Registration Drive Hundreds of students register to vote on campus

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port, said. “We talk all the time about active and engaged citizenship. That’s a big part of public affairs.”

This result comes as a shock to some people

due to talk of voter interest being down among Millennials. According to a report published last year by Harvard’s Institute of Politics, just 23 percent of Millennials said they had planned to vote in the 2014 midterm elections.

Of the 431 people who registered, 51 of them were people who renounced citizenship from their native countries and became naturalized United States citizens at the Naturalization Ceremony hosted by MSU on Sept. 16.

“After the ceremony, all 51 of them rushed to the table to register to vote,” Trewatha-Bach said. “One of the reasons why these people came to the U.S. was so that they could have a voice in the government. They understand the power of that.”

Public Affairs week came and went, but the results from Missouri State University’s voter registration drive were much bigger than anticipated.

Volunteers worked 16 hours during the week, yielding a total of 431 newly-registered voters, notably eclipsing last year’s total, which was 124.

“Students understand that they want their voice to be heard, and the only way they can get their voice to be heard for their future is to vote,” Stacy Trewatha-Bach, Kristen Stacy/THE STANDARD Coordinator of Public Affairs Sup- Several students and new U.S. citizens register to vote.

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Resume Madness helps students prepare for the real world

By Emma Jones Staff Reporter A total of 24,735 students are @WildEmmaChild

enrolled for the fall 2015 semester for the Missouri State system.

This number is up 246 students last fall semester.

The Missouri State system includes Missouri State University and Missouri State UniversityWest Plains.

MSU set another fall record for the most students this fall semester on campus. There are 22,834 students attending the Springfield campus. The West Plains’ campus has 1,993 students enrolled this semester, down from 2,193 last fall semester.

Earlier this semester, MSU recorded an increase in first-time students attending the fall semester.

MSU also saw a 6.4 percent increase in underrepresented groups on campus. The number of graduate students also increased by 0.4 percent.

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Strong Hall, usually a hub of activity during the week, was even busier as the Missouri State Career Center continued their Resume Madness event.

Two folding tables were occupied with professionals, ready and willing to advise the students who were lined up, awaiting their turn.

“It’s really an event that, one, promotes that we critique resumes, and two, that we are coming to your building. The Career Center wants students

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Students can get critiques and advice on how to boost their resumes.

to know that we’re here for them," Margie Stewart, the Career Center Resource Specialist, said.

According to Stewart, professionals and potential future employers, were there to critique resumes and offer advice. This also offered students the opportunity to learn from experts and make connections in their field of interest.

Nancy Williams, an employee with Habitat for Humanity, was helping students who were interested in working for a non-profit.

“Volunteer," Williams said. “It always looks great for a non-profit especially if you’ve already volunteered in that sort of environment. The more we can see that a student has already investigated that and that they know that there is a difference. Pay might be lower but it’s definitely more satisfactory.”

Zane Clark, business manager for Reese Family Law, offered a different approach for students hoping to go into law.

“If you’re looking for a specific job, be very specific to that job. Tell me that you want that position,” he said.

In terms of prior experience, it varies in Clark’s field.

“For a paralegal, I may be looking for someone who is more experienced, or I may look for someone who has very little experience because I have a lot of experience already, but I will put that in my job description, so really read those job descriptions,” he said.

Clark gave one final piece of advice in regards to experience.

“If you read that job description, and you don’t have those qualifications, don’t apply. Don’t waste either of our time,” he said.

And they are proving that through their Resume Madness. They have u See RESUME, page 8

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By Keenan Andrea Storyteller @iKeenandrea

CHAPTER 1: IN WHICH ELIOT GETS INTO A BIG FIASCO AND IS THUS LATE TO HIS ROOMMATE’S WAKE

On the way to my roommate’s wake I got into a big fiasco when a Camaro three cars in front of me struck a pedestrian dead at a crosswalk on Sherman Blvd. and you know how that goes. The part about it is, you can’t help but rubberneck. Because you never see that kind of stuff. So whenever you do you take advantage of it. Who knows, you tell yourself, “This might be just what I need.”

I hauled my bicycle onto the sidewalk and locked it to a streetlight. Four police officers strolled my way. One who was a little broad in the beam tapped on the hoods of cars with the back of his wedding band and advised drivers to stay in their vehicles. I dilly-dallied with my handlebars till the officers passed. Then I snuck up a block to where the

accident had happened.

What was awful was, the man with the Camaro had taken his jean jacket and sort of swaddled it over the victim.

Which hardly did anything in way of covering the body. If you still wanted to you could see the hair spilling sideways and the belly and the legs and the feet. When the paramedics came they gingerly pried off the jacket. A crowd had bundled on the corner now. I watched from way on the outline, aside this crumby-looking fire hydrant that wasn’t even red and had some pink ribbon tied around the barrel. Ribbon like the kind you use to knot a balloon. And the ribbon had an end running out its knot. I pinched the end and spun it up my fingertip. When I had it tight, I got half the mind to snap it. But instead I let it unravel, and then spun it up again once more. The paramedics sheeted the body, lifted it on a gurney, and rolled it away.

On my way back to the streetlight on which I locked my bike, I passed this coffee house, and I went in. Note that I’m no looney devote who hits the moon about coffee, though.

To tell you the truth, I’ve never even bought a cup—a grande, or a vente, or a whatchamacallit. Kid you not. All I particularly enjoy about coffee is that it has such a nice smell. And also how when you’re inside a coffee house you turn soft, furry, and sometimes feel like the coziest thing in the world. And I like that. Unless it’s some sort of wishywashy, Mickey Mouse, Starbucks coffee house. In that case, count me out. I feel like soggy granite there. Probably

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By Nicole Roberts News Editor @NReneeRoberts

Today’s the day. Today is the day of the College of Business Career Fair.

Today is the day that you go find yourself a fantastic opportunity as an intern or a full-time employee from that company you’ve been dreaming about for months, or even years.

Today might also be the day you get an internship or an entry-level job to get you the experience necessary for working at that dream company — this is much more likely.

If you’re going to impress this entry-level employer — or maybe your dream employer — you need to remember a few things: preparation, skills and appearance.

Growing up, I didn’t have any siblings to play with, boss around, fight or laugh with. I was an only child, living with just my parents and two cats.

I’ve been told throughout my life, “You’re an only child? You don’t act like an only child,” or, “You’re an only child?

That explains so much.” Usually when someone says these things to me, I just laugh and shrug it off. But what I wonder is what do people actually mean when they say, “You don’t act like an only child” or “That explains so much?” How are only children supposed to act?

There are a ton of stereotypes for only children but there tend to be three stereotypes that only children deal with the most. Think about it, when have you ever heard, thought or said: You’re an only child? You must hate sharing.

You’re an only child? You are so lucky.

You’re an only child? You are so spoiled and self-absorbed.

OK, let’s knock this list out one at a time.

One. I’m an only child, so I must hate sharing.

I get told a lot that I don’t act like an only child, because I actually like sharing. When people picture an only child, they usually think of a little kindergartner screaming something along the lines of, “But that's mine!” to another kindergartner. Well, I can’t deny there are definitely things I don’t want to share. I mean, that bag of Oreos up in my cabinet is off limits to all of my friends. Overall though, myself and several other only children actually enjoy sharing.

I will admit that sharing can be a little more difficult for only children since it is just us, but we learn how to share in different ways. When I was a kid, instead of sharing my toys with a sibling, I learned

Preparation To be honest, if you’ve gotten to today and haven’t prepared yourself by having an aesthetic resume, undergoing a mock interview or at least knowing what companies will be at the career fair, you’re at a severe disadvantage — it’s never too late to start preparing, however.

Hopefully your resume is at the very least indicative of your accomplishments and skills. Whether it’s visually appealing is something that will have to wait for another day, but its most important function is to indicate your capabilities as an employee or a business associate.

Assuming you have at least a basic resume, the next most important step is doing your homework. You need to have a specific plan of which booths you’re going to stop and check out — if you don’t, then you’ll wander aimlessly and waste time.

Once you’ve decided on a few booths to stop at, do some quick research about those companies and find out all you can about their business model, their products and their mission as a company. This knowledge shows any potential employers that you have a vested interest in their company, not just an internship to get you through the summer.

Skills What actions, processes, tasks, etc. can you specifically perform that meet the needs of your potential employer? At the end of the day, employers care much less about helping you get some beginners experience — if you can’t bring some skills to the table that will help the company function or work toward their mission, you aren’t worth hiring.

Important note: being punctual, a quick learner and a nice person are not hireable job skills. Being punctual is a great quality only if you already know how to do the work they’re looking for.

Appearances They aren’t everything, but they certainly play a determining factor in getting that internship or full-time position.

I highly recommend a suit of some variety. If you can’t find a suit with a matching top and bottom, try to borrow one from a friend. If you can’t find that either, then look as professional as possible — remember, you’re applying for a real, adult job or internship in the real, adult world.

It’s important to note that even if you’ve done your homework, if you’ve prepared your professional documents — and if you’ve got the skillz to pay the billz — it doesn’t mean squat if you look like you don’t want to be there.

Most importantly, be confident. Good luck with the job hunt.

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because Starbucks is only another McDonald’s, when you really look at it.

Anyway I figured I’d loaf to a seat near the back of the coffee house alongside a bookshelf it they had one and sort of loll till a barista told me to buy a cup or get to stepping.

But as soon as I sat down I considered how unsanitary I was from the balloon tie. So I went to the restroom to wash up.

I idled behind the mirror for a bit. Left the sink running.

My face was so greasy I looked like a wax candle. Curtesy of my atrocious pores. Natural oils seeping out all day. What I did, I cranked a wad of paper towels. Then dabbed a swatch under running water. Rubbed it over my face. Dried.

I use this Paper Towel Technique at least three times daily to rid myself of greasy pores.

All of a sudden, the toilet in the stall behind me flushed.

And I cheesed it. Rubber to the road. Right out the restroom door.

I’d drown myself before being caught dead in that restroom when Johnny-who-the-hell-ever exited the stall. I don’t like that stuff. Too embarrassing. For one, I’d entered a restroom without using a toilet, and for another, I’d been grooming myself at the mirror for over five minutes. I was out.

I didn’t even wash my hands. Simply, calmly, left. Made a diagonal for the door to the street where I unlocked my bicycle, swung atop the seat, and rode on.

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to share my food with my cats (even though Mom absolutely hated that). Also, since we only children don’t have siblings, when we get to play with friends who are actually not adults, we sometimes tend to overshare stuff just because we want our friends to be like our siblings and stay with us.

Two. I’m an only child, which makes me lucky.

OK, I can’t deny this one really. I am lucky to be an only child, because my parents only had one child to watch over and love. I don’t have siblings that break my stuff or eat my food. However, what a lot of people forget is that being an only child can be extremely lonely.

When our parents are away, it’s just us in that house and it can get creepily quiet.

We don’t have someone to fill that silence. We have to do it ourselves by having full conversations with ourselves or our pets. If we get scared because we think there’s like an axe murderer in our basement, we don’t have any siblings to drag down to the basement with us to discover that there is actually no axe murderer. Everybody gets lonely, but there can be a special loneliness for only children.

Three. I’m an only child, so I must be spoiled and self-absorbed.

I understand there are only children out there who are spoiled and selfabsorbed, but that doesn’t make every single only child spoiled and selfabsorbed. Yes, my parents do buy me things occasionally, and yes, I do sometimes want the spotlight to be on me. I can’t say that only children aren’t sometimes self-absorbed or spoiled, because I would be wrong. Everybody, not just only children, can be self-absorbed or spoiled at times.

Stereotyping people just because of how many siblings they have isn’t right.

Stereotyping anybody isn’t right. Only children are not always self-absorbed, spoiled or incapable of sharing, just like not all youngest siblings are “brats” or not all blonde girls are “dumb.” We are

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4 // LIFE Tuesday, September 22, 2015 | the-standard.org

‘Skip a Meal, Feed a Community’ proves successful

Sharing secrets: ‘PostSecret Live!’

By Courtney Cramer Staff Reporter @CourtneyRCramer

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Students fill up the PSU theater in anticipation for motivational speaker and PostSecret founder, Frank Warren.

By Anita Lumley Staff Reporters @LumleyAnita

People think all secrets are heavy, and some are, but secrets can also be sexual or laugh-out-loud funny, or inspiring, or hidden acts of kindness.”

-Frank Warren

It was silent. The audience anxious in the darkened theater. Two microphones on both sides of the auditorium beckoned for someone brave enough to approach and reveal something personal about themselves. As the moment stretched and no one stood, Frank Warren asked for some light, and the room was illuminated. He encouraged the crowd by telling a funny anecdote about other secrets shared during other shows; and after the laughter subsided, an audience member close to the front stood and approached a mic.

Frank Warren has been called the most trusted stranger in America. As the founder of the community art project PostSecret, his mailbox fills with almost two hundred secrets a day. When Warren started the project, he’d hand out white, blank postcards on the streets of Washington D.C., and now he has them handed out at his speaking events all over the world. Since 2005, Warren has been posting 10 new secrets every Sunday on the PostSecret website.

“I’ve been wanting to see him talk since high school,” Kayla Trendle, a junior at Missouri State University, said before the show began.

And though the show was delayed by an hour, the crowd was energetic and enthusiastic when Warren appeared on stage. He engaged the crowd with stories of how he started the project and with stories about his personal life. He

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asked the crowd if anyone would be willing to admit to sending in a secret, and a few people raised their hand. He shared secrets that weren’t published in his six books, and secrets from around the world. Secrets that were sometimes humorous and sometimes sad.

When he talked about the more serious postcards, he’d always bring the crowd back to laughter.

“People think all secrets are heavy, and some are, but secrets can also be sexual or laugh-out-loud funny, or inspiring, or hidden acts of kindness.”

Warren said after his presentation.

As the show wound down, Warren invited the audience to share their own secrets at the two microphones.

“It was on my mind, and it just felt like the perfect time to go and tell the world what I can finally tell myself: that I’m ok,” Chase Thompson, recent MSU graduate said about sharing his own secret.

Warren responded to every single person that told their story with examples in his own life or stories of secrets that were similar that he had received.

He reiterated that nobody was alone in their secret.

“To hear students, in front of their classmates, hundreds of them, share these vulnerable, exposing stories, I really think brought people together, and, at least for me, I found it very inspiring,” Warren said after show.

Once the mics stood alone again, Warren thanked everyone for sharing their secrets, for being at the show, and the audience applauded as the most trusted stranger in America left the stage.

Missouri State University raised approximately $750 for the Kitchen and Rare Breed through Skip a Meal, Feed a Community, which ran from Sept. 8- Sept. 14.

This program, which had about 112 participants, allowed any students with a meal plan to give up a meal by filling out some information online.

The student then had one less meal for the week and the money that the food would have cost was set aside to later purchase food for the Kitchen.

Daezia Smith, a junior global studies major and the Public Affairs chair for the Student Government Association, played a large part in getting the idea put into motion.

“Someone realized we had all that money that could be used to help other people,” Smith said. “I helped decide how we were actually going to do it by going around and talking to the places we were considering for the donations, but we never could have done it without Dining Services.”

According to Smith, the Skip a Meal, Feed a Community event further demonstrated Missouri State’s commitment to the public affairs mission, specifically community engagement.

“Many people suffer from hunger,” Smith said. “This way, you could take two minutes out of your day and possibly change a whole life.”

Collin Portz, a sophomore biology major, believes that Skip a Meal, Save a Community is a better way to donate food to those in need than other traditionally used methods.

“I know that the Springfield area is poverty stricken,” Portz said. “Providing food for those people is an excellent way to benefit and support the community. Asking students to skip a meal and in return food will be donated is a better solution to providing food than the traditional donating non-perishable items.”

Caitlyn Eberle, a junior anthropology major , thinks that a lot of meals go to waste with the current system, including her own.

“Honestly, I think this is something that should happen regularly at MSU,” Eberle said. “I have 19 meals per week and I often don't use all of them… I hate it so much that last year, I used to go to the dining hall almost five times a day to just grab an apple or an ice cream because I didn't want my meals to go to waste.”

According to Smith, the money raised will be used to buy food for the Kitchen, which will then give it to Rare Breed, a program for Springfield youth.

Smith hopes that Skip a Meal, Feed a Community will have a lasting positive impact on students.

“I think students should remain aware of what’s going on in their community,” Smith said. “They should stay open-minded and aware of their privilege. With this program, I hope they can see how simple it is to change other people’s lives. They can go beyond the usual and do more with simple acts.”

STREAMING REVIEW

Top 5 TV shows to watch on Netflix

Sandwich shop supports local organizations

By Nathan Momper Movie Reviewer @mompermagic

1. “Peaky Blinders”

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Pickleman’s Gourmet Cafe is starting the Give Local initiative to support non-profits.

By Lacey Curtis Staff Reporter @lncurtis318

Fundraisers are an important part of any charity or organization, and Pickleman’s Gourmet Cafe has created a program, Give Local, that aims to provide non-profit organizations with the fundraising and sponsorship opportunities they may need.

The Give Local program was started in order to “support local non-profits, build relationships, and encourage community connectivity,” Joshua Jones, marketing and public relations manager for Pickleman’s, said.

Jones said that what makes the Give Local program different from other such programs is both the reward payouts and

the resources provided.

“Organizations fundraising with us are rewarded 10 percent of total sales of a three-hour time period,” Jones said.

“Unlike similar programs, a percentage of all sales are rewarded back to the nonprofit with no conditions.”

The other objective of the program is providing resources to non-profits so that they may advertise their fundraiser.

A marketing team will help non-profits with social media posts, printed pieces and e-mails in order to assist with advertising.

There are two Pickleman’s in Springfield that non-profit organizations can participate in the Give Local program at.

To set up a fundraiser at the location on east Walnut Street, call 417-851-6900.

For the location on south National Avenue, call 417-887-7300.

A hidden gem made across the pond that provides a balanced concoction of graphic violence, criminal activity, and incredible filmmaking. Set in post-WWI England, the show follows the dubious activities of Birmingham’s toughest gang, the Peaky Blinders. It’s a strange name that doesn’t bring ruthlessness to mind but when you discover it’s because they sew razor blades to the bills of their caps so they can cut their opponents in a scuffle, you know you’re in for a treat. The writing is excellent, the cast couldn’t be better, the cinematography is spectacular, and the soundtrack features bluesrock artists like The White Stripes and The Black Keys.

The show has an accelerated pace that keeps things moving along at a very entertaining level. If you’re in the mood for some superbly-made, British carnage, then click on this show the next time you don’t know what to watch.

2. “Breaking Bad”

Listen, I don’t want to be that person that gasps and says,

“Are you serious?” when I hear someone hasn’t seen this show.

I don’t want to be, but I am. It’s probably the best show that I have ever seen, and I know that’s what a lot of people say.

But it really is a spectacle to behold. The journey that the viewer takes with Walter White is truly one of a kind. Not much more to say, just do yourself a favor and binge on it.

even Machiavelli would question his moral compass. Though it sounds like one of those shows where you can’t like any of the characters, you really can’t help but root for Underwood as he politically crucifies his enemies whilst breaking the fourth wall to give cutting monologues that would even make a psychologist nervous.

Not only is “House of Cards” a hyperbolic representation of our torrential political climate, but 3. “Black Mirror” Just like “Peaky Blinders,” it’s really entertaining to boot.

“Black Mirror” is a totally 5. “Mankind: The Story underrated show from England that you need to watch. Not of All of Us” only is this show akin to the Even though I watch my fair classic series “The Twilight share of documentaries, I know Zone” with its eerie, sci-fi they can be hit or miss. I don’t anthology, style, but the series is want to watch a doc that’s so incredibly well-crafted. If you tedious it gives me flashbacks of are in the mood for some cutting history class. “Mankind” is a satire about our tech-dependent great blend of entertainment and society, give “Black Mirror” a education. Creating a sensical try. narrative out of the entire existence of homo sapiens is an 4. “House of Cards” incredible feat, but with the help This exceedingly-clever of Josh Brolin’s narration, some political drama about power, creative visuals, and reenactbetrayal, and Kevin Spacey’s ments that can actually be taken southern accent, is outstanding. seriously, the creators accomThe series starts out with plish the task in only 12 hours. If Spacey’s character, a senator by that’s too much of a time investthe name of Frank Underwood, ment for you, then just watch the being snubbed for the vice pres- first few episodes. You’ll truly idency. So, naturally, he hatches realize how lucky you are to be such a devious plan to claw his alive in a time when so much is way into the oval office that taken for granted.

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

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With a Dunkin’ Donuts shop set to open in Springfield by the end of the year, there is a donut war among us. Find your favorite breakfast treat below.

KRISPY KREME | 3860 S. CAMPBELL AVE. | 5:30 a.m.-10 p.m.

Krispy Kreme has dwindled in popularity in Springfield over the past five years. It all started with the replacement of its location at Chestnut and Glenstone (now a Panda Express) and the rising of other donut empires. Hurts came along with the eccentricity of having cereal or candy placed on top of the delicious sugar bread. St. George’s has blazed forward with a sneaky consistency and, just this year it was announced that Dunkin’ Donuts is coming to the 417. Yet, Krispy Kremes has persevered, sliding its donuts into convenient stores like Kum & Go. It is not just the business tactics of selling through a third party or giving free donuts when the light is on, the taste of Krispy Kreme’s donuts have kept them at the forefront of donut sovereignty. Krispy Kreme is also cost effective, coming in at just 59 cents for these mouthwatering small circular donuts.

RAY’S DONUTS | 3654 S. CAMPBELL AVE. | 5 a.m - 3 p.m.

Looking for a more traditional donut? Then Ray’s is the place you’ve been looking for.

You’ll find the typical options like apple fritters, glazed and chocolate with sprinkles. Maple glazed is a nice fall addition to their selection. Located just 10 minutes from campus, Ray’s has what you need to fulfil all your doughnut needs.

HURTS DONUT CO. | 320 PARK CENTRAL W | 24 HOURS

Hurts Donut Company, open 24/7 on Park Central West downtown, has exotic flavors. Yes, they have sprinkles and chocolate, but they also have some with sugary cereal on top or drizzled with salted caramel, which is extra gooey. These doughnuts are also larger than a typical cake doughnut. This means it could totally be a meal on its own. Or dessert. Or heck, eat what you want. #NoJudgement.

ST. GEORGE’S DONUTS | 3012 S. NATIONAL AVE. | 4 a.m.- 2 p.m.

If you’re a Springvegas native, you’ve more than likely sunk your teeth into a fresh St. George’s donut. Tender and melty, St. George’s Donuts (two Springfield locations) provide southand east-siders with their morning sugar fix. Personally, I’m a yeast donut girl — and that’s what St. George’s does best. There’s nothing better than a soft, chewy donut. Don(u)’t sign me up for a cake donut. No, sir. Cake is cake, not a donut.

My favorite yeast donut variety, however, has to be the beloved donut hole. The glazed puffs of heaven are poppable and give your taste buds something to smile about. St. George’s has the best holes in town and they even serve up apple fritters for you health-nuts trying to get your fruits in before noon.

DUNKIN DONUTS | VARIOUS LOCATIONS | COMING SOON

Dunkin Donuts is making its way back to Springfield with its famous coffee, breakfast sandwiches and for its namesake: doughnuts. Their selection is what you’d find in the typical doughnut case, but their Boston Creme takes the cake, literally. It’s love at first bite when enjoying one of Dunkin’s Boston Creme doughnut. While the Springfield locations have yet to open, we will be ecstatic when it does.

<< Hurts Donut offers a wide variety of classic doughnuts and crazy concoctions piled high with favorite cereals. The donut shop located downtown makes for a great date night or just a fun hang with friends.

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6 // SPORTS Tuesday, September 22, 2015 | the-standard.org

Scorecard Volleyball (9-4): Win vs.

UMKC, 3-2 Win vs. South Dakota, 3-0 Loss vs. Kansas, 3-0 Men’s soccer (2-2-2): Loss vs.

New Mexico, 1-0 Win vs. Loyola Marymount 2-1 Women’s soccer (5-3-1): Loss vs. SIU-E, 1-0 (2OT) Win vs. Western Illinois, 2-0 Football (1-2): Loss vs.

Arkansas State, 70-7.

Tennis: Freshman Phoebe Boeschen, sophomore Anelisse Torrico Moreno, sophomore Abbey Belote and freshman Faty Khamissi all won a singles match to highlight the Bears’ efforts in the Central Arkansas Invite.

Men’s golf: Team finished fourth in the D.A. Weibring Intercollegiate in Normal, Illinois.

Cross country: Finished 2nd place among Division I schools at the Missouri Southern Stampede.

Field Hockey: Win vs. Saint Louis, 5-4 (OT) Loss vs. Rutgers, 6-0 Loss vs. Iowa, 2-0

Long road trip well worth it Men’s soccer travels to New Mexico, upsets No. 18 Loyola Marymount in weekend tournament Bart Anders Sports Editor @bartanders42

If a team loses to the No. 17 team in the country by a late opportunistic goal on Friday, then handily beats the No. 18 team in the country two days later, you would think they were nationally ranked inside the top 25 as well.

But, for the Missouri State men’s soccer team (2-2-2) who played the No. 17-ranked New Mexico Lobos and the No. 18-ranked Loyola Marymount Lions this past weekend, that just wasn’t the case.

But, it may be a sign of things to come for a team that shined offensively for the first time all year.

Their 827-mile road trip may have been the only action they saw all week, but it was more action than all their previous four games combined.

When the Bears squared off against the host

Lobos on Sept. 18 in Albuquerque, New Mexico they were undoubtedly the underdog. The Lobos have a star-studded roster and have already beaten two nationally-ranked teams this early in the season.

Even when the Lobos played the No. 1ranked UCLA Bruins on Aug. 29 they had a chance to tie the game late and narrowly lost by one.

MSU could do only one thing to keep the game close: stick to the usual defensive gameplan. The Bears did just that the entire game and even looked poised to post their fourth straight shutout until a split-second fault in the defense led to a go-ahead goal for the Lobos in the 64th minute.

On Sept. 20 the Bears had a chance to redeem themselves and prove their worth nationally as they matched up against the Lions of Loyola Marymount.

Redemption came in the form of freshman forward Jake Buckle.

Buckle, who had not scored all season before the game, decided the Bears needed someone to step up as the scorer and it could not have come at a better time.

In the 22nd minute, Buckle took a back-door cross from fellow freshman forward Harry Lewis and introduced the ball to the back of the net to put the Bears up 1-0. But, Loyola was able to score right before halftime to tie the game.

Coming out of the locker room at halftime, though, the Bears called on Buckle to score for them again. Only three minutes into the second half, Buckle took a shot from 20 yards out and scorched the net to put the Bears up 2-1.

Tough defense kept the Lions at bay for the remainder of the half and the score didn’t change.

The win over a top-25 team should send shockwaves down the Missouri Valley as the Bears come back home on Sept. 26 to start their conference play against SIU-Edwardsville.

On the fast track to five wins

Calendar Tuesday, Sept. 22 Women’s soccer: 7 p.m. vs.

Nebraska-Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska Men’s golf: 8:30 a.m. at South Dakota Coyote Classic in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota

Friday, Sept. 25 Volleyball: 7 p.m. vs. Illinois State at home.

Saturday, Sept. 26 Men’s soccer: 7:30 p.m. vs.

SIU-Edwardsville at home Women’s soccer: 5 p.m. vs.

Northern Iowa at home Volleyball: 7 p.m. vs Indiana State at home Softball: 1 p.m. vs Neosho (Exhibition) at home 3 p.m. vs Neosho (Exhibition) at home Field hockey: Noon vs. UCDavis in Davis, California

Sunday, Sept. 27 Field hockey: 10 a.m. vs.

Pacific in Stockton, California.

Briefs

The women’s soccer team closes out non-conference play on Tuesday with a 7 p.m. game at Nebraska-Omaha. MSU will host UNI on Saturday at 5 p.m. in the MVC opener. All fans will be admitted free to the match against the Panthers and the first 500 fans receive free pizza as Missouri State will celebrate the 20th season of the program. Rob Brewer has been the head coach since the program’s first season in 1995.

On Sept. 19 the football Bears lost to Arkansas State 70-7. This is the first time MSU has allowed 70 or more points since Oct. 9, 2010 when they lost to the Murray State Racers 72-59.

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The Bears fight the Bulldogs for possession in front of their own net on Sept. 20. The team won 2-0 making them 5-3-1 this season.

Defense once again sets tone in women’s soccer win Brian Wright Sports Reporter

Missouri State reached five wins this season after a 2-0 shut victory over Western Illinois on Sunday afternoon, in front of a crowd of 294 at Allison South Stadium. Both goals came from Brooke Prondzinski, who now has three goals on the year, the shutout is the first of the year for the Bears.

Prondzinski’s first goal came in the three minutes in the game. Senior defender Lauren Fussell was credited with the assist. Prondzinski leads the team in shots for the season and added five more during the win.

“We were high pressing, and I got past the defender…and scored I guess,” Prondzinski said.

Her second goal came at 52 minutes on an assist from Brooke Zimmerman.

“The second one was a build up from the back,” Zimmerman said. “The back line got it up through the midfield and then the midfield switched it to me and I played it through to Brooke and she went and scored right again.”

Zimmerman has been setting her team up all year to make plays. She credits her teammates for getting into position and then she gets them the ball they need, and her teammates finish.

The Bears defense has not given up a goal in the last two regulations played. Last week Senior midfielder/defender Cassie Le was named Missouri Valley Conference defensive player of the week. Le has been playing a variety of positions for the Bears which has helped the defense improve. Coach Rob Brewer also credits Masen Stamp with the play of the defense.

“I think we have become more organized and having more practice playing with our line, organization really helps with that,” Le said.

“The adjustment was to play better,” Brewer said. “We’ve had some holes you know and I think the maturity of Masen Stamp playing better, Lauren Fussell [has] been around for a long time but it takes a while for everyone to get used to her direction.”

This win comes following a disappointing 1-0 loss in double overtime to Southern IllinoisEdwardsville. Prondzinski says her team used that as motivation for their win.

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Senior midfielder/defender Cassie Le keeps the ball from Western Illinois players on Sunday

“It was a really hard loss, they like got a goal in the last minute-20 but we took it as motivation to do better next game and stay focused the whole time and go out and get a win,” Prondzinski said.

This is the second three-games-in-five-days stretch for the Bears and the last two have been on the physical side. Brewer said the team might have been dragging during Friday’s loss but he feels their conditioning is decent following a win.

“Knock on wood, we’re actually pretty heathy, we know we’re not going to get Brewer (Molly) back, we know that,” Brewer said. “But we’ve been through a three game in five day

stretch and we’ve survived and we won two of those, and now we’re in the second three game in five days and that’s demanding on their bodies.

After the Bears go on the road to face Nebraska-Omaha on Sept. 22, the program will celebrate its 20th season at Missouri State when they face there first conference foe of the year Northern Iowa on Sept. 26. Admission will be free to all who attend and the first 500 will receive free pizza. Zimmerman wants the support of MSU to come out Saturday.

“I would like to say come out and support your Bears because we’re going to bring home a win and we’d love to see everybody there,” Zimmerman said.

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Final 70-7, felt like playing 22 on 11 Bears enter bye week with the arduous task of figuring out how to win John Robinson Sports Reporter @SaxmanJohn

The Missouri State Bears have finished the non-conference portion of their 2015 season, and early results have not been too promising. But the sky is not falling in Springfield.

In three games, the Bears have been outscored 146-35 and have given up nearly double the amount of yards on the ground and in the air to MSU’s offense has earned. The tackling has looked downright atrocious at times and the offense seems to be clicking only half the time. Still, the season is a long way from being over.

Bear fans looking for a 180-degree turnaround from the Terry Allen era, and coach Allen’s 3-0 record at this point in the 2014 season, may be wondering when exactly the team will “Bear Up.” It is a mistake to expect the 2015 Bears to be nearly the same as the 2014 Bears.

Allen fielded one of the best Bear teams in terms of talent in recent years, with veteran players on both sides of the ball. Dave Steckel doesn’t have a Caleb Schaffitzel or Andrew Beisel in the defensive backfield or a Richard Galbierz or Zack Cooley on the offensive line, and for as solid a job Breck Ruddick and Brodie Lambert have been at the quarterback position, there is no substitute for the experi-

ence Kierra Harris had.

Allen and his coaching staff had nine years to implement a system, while Steckel and his brand new coaching staff — besides offensive-line coach Sean Coughlin who was on Allen’s staff — are implementing a new offensive and defensive scheme.

The 2015 Bears have played two FBS opponents versus the 2014 Bears lone match against Iowa. For those unfamiliar with the differences between FBS and FCS, the division MSU is in, FBS teams have 85 scholarships available while FCS teams are limited to 63. So when the Bears were beaten badly in weeks one and three, those results may be on the extreme end of the bell curve.

So, while the season has not been good by any stretch of the imagination, especially the 70-7 loss to Arkansas State, it is unfair to begin pining for the end of the Steckel era.

The Bears have still not played any FCS opposition, week two opponent Chadron State was DII. The rest of the season, with matchups against talented conference opponents, does not bode well for 2015 success, but the Bears will keep growing.

If you see play calls on offense getting more creative and defensive lapses becoming less and less frequent, it means good times might be right around the corner.

You just need to have a little patience.

Jayhawk classic concludes as Bears win two of three Volleyball travels to Lawrence, Kansas to take on UMKC, SDSU and host Kansas Eric Knifong Sport Reporter @e_knifong

The Jayhawk Classic in Lawrence, Kansas, came to a close Saturday with the Missouri State Bears volleyball team taking two out of three. The tournament marks the end of the non-conference schedule for the Bears this season.

The Bears (7-3) opened the tournament with a win over the University Missouri Kansas City Kangaroos (7-3) in five sets (2523, 19-25, 25-23, 22-25, 15-13). MSU had the opportunity to put the Kangaroos away in four leading 21-19, but a 5-0 run by UMKC helped them force a fifth and final set. The fifth set was a back and forth battle that neither team wanted to relinquish, but the Bears ultimately prevailed when sophomore outside hitter Lily Johnson got her 21st kill of the match sealing the 15-13 win.

Johnson led the Bears with 21 kills, and fellow sophomore middle blocker Lynsey Wright added a career-high 20 kills, marking the third time since 2005 that two players had at least 20

kills in the same match. Also, it was the 24th match in a row that Johnson had at least 10 kills breaking a school record. Freshman libero Emily Butters and senior libero Elise Munroe combined for 40 digs (Butters, 21 and Munroe 19). Senior setter Kinsey Batten added 61 assists for the Bears.

On Sunday, the Bears (8-3) faced South Dakota State University Jackrabbits (1-13).

The match was not close, as the Bears held a hitting percentage of .430 while holding the Jackrabbits to a .035 attack efficiency. MSU won the match in three sets (25-14, 25-14, 2513).

The Bears were able to play 13 players in the match allowing three freshmen to notch career highs in kills. The freshmen were outside hitter Cambree Villarreal (7), middle blocker Caroline Finnell (3) and middle blocker Mikaela Mosquera (3). Johnson put to her consecutive kills streak to 25 after finishing with 12.

Also on Sunday, the Bears (9-3) faced one of seven undefeated programs in the nation in No. 17 ranked Kansas Jayhawks (11-0). MSU lost the match in three sets (13-25, 14-25, and

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Tiana Dockery, MVP (Kansas) Kelsie Payne (Kansas) Cassie Wait (Kansas) McKayla Ferris (Gonzaga) Emmy Allen (Gonzaga) Lynsey Wright (Missouri State) Madison Mosier (UMKC)

16-25). MSU never led in the set 1, and found themselves down 11-1 in the second set. They battled to a 12-10 deficit before Kansas went on a 9-2 run to help end the match in three set.

The Bears were swept 3-0 in a match for the first time in a year (September 20, 2014).

Johnson was able to make a late push, and run her kill streak to 26 games after getting 10

Ice Bears hang tough against defending national champion Central Oklahoma Ben Gilbert Sports Reporter @TheGilb24

The Missouri State Ice Bears traveled to Edmond, Oklahoma, over the weekend to face off against the defending ACHA champions University of Central Oklahoma Bronchos.

The Ice Bears suffered their first two losses of the season, losing 6-3 on Friday, and 2-1 on Saturday. The Ice Bears are now 2-2 on the season as they continue their road trip.

Head coach Bob Bucher said the key to Friday night’s game was the power play.

“They capitalized on the opportunities that we gave them,” Bucher said. “We kept it close throughout the game and overall I was pleased with the effort we showed.”

Bucher said that stepping up into Division I and playing in the WCHL has helped his team gain confidence that they belong.

The Bears stayed close throughout on Friday night, staying within

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Teammates surround sophomore forward James DeMarco after his goal against Dallas Baptist.

two goals until the final DeMarco and freshman period. The goal scorers forwards Marshall Gevfor the Bears were soph- ers and Brendan Huber. omore forward James On Saturday, the

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short 2-1, with the Bronchos scoring the gamewinning goal in the final two minutes of the last period.

Junior forward Logan Lopicka added his third goal of the season in the contest.

“Nobody likes to lose, but I am still pleased and excited about our effort,” Bucher said. “We got an honorable mention in the coaches’ poll that was released.”

The first ACHA poll will be released on Wednesday, Sept. 23.

The top 20 teams will qualify for the postseason based on record, performance and strength of schedule. Even though the Ice Bears lost these two games, it is a good sign that they stayed competitive with the top-ranked team.

Next up for the Ice Bears is the Iowa State Cyclones in Ames, Iowa, on Sept. 25-26. The Ice Bears will return to Mediacom Ice Park for three games in three days versus the University of Colorado and Lindenwood-Belleville University on Oct. 1-3.

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against the Jayhawks. Munroe and Butters added nine digs each for the Bears. Wright secured seven kills out of 14 opportunities with no errors.

The Bears (9-4) return to Hammons Student Center Sept. 25 to face defending Missouri Valley Conference champion Illinois State (103) at 7 p.m.

Cross country takes second in Missouri Southern Stampede Ben Gilbert Sports Reporter @TheGilb24

The second meet of the season for the cross country team took place in Joplin, Missouri. as a number of teams competed in the Missouri Southern Stampede.

Missouri State finished second among Division I schools as many runners posted the best times of their career.

Among the runners with career-best times, senior Cindy Forde led the pack for the Bears, as she posted a time of 18:18.95.

Forde’s previous best time was 19:12.80 back in October 2014. Forde finished 23rd overall and 8th in Division I. Senior Tenaly Smith and junior Savannah Beaver joined Forde in posting their best times. Smith finished 12th in Division I with a time of 19:30.09.

Every freshman that competed at last week’s Bob Timmons Classic posted a better time than they did at the event in Kansas.

The Bears only trailed the Arkansas Razorbacks in Division I as a team.

The top individual performer was Kelsey Bruce of Dallas Baptist with a time of 16:47.89. The Division I individual winner was Arkansas’ Sydney Brown with a time of 17:08.17.

Seven Bears completed the race in under 20 minutes.

Forde (18:18.95), Jade Raynor (18:41.65), Jessica Allen (18:49.57), Beaver (19:10.11), Smith (19:30.09), Alyson Jones (19:40.20), and Renae Buschling (19:51.79).

The next meet for the Bears will be at the Chile Pepper Festival in Fayetteville, Arkansas on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 10:20 a.m.

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Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Living-learning communities at Missouri State

By Emily Joshu Staff Reporter @EmilyJoshu

One fourth of the on-campus housing community at MSU has chosen to live on one of the Living-Learning Communities offered in the residence halls.

“LLCs are an opportunity for students, primarily first-year students, to live with other students to whom they have something in common,” Alisa Garbisch, assistant director of student success initiatives, Residence Life, Housing and Dining services, said. “It feels more like a family environment, and where individuals feel supported.”

LLCs grew from seven to 12 just in the past year and are in every building except for Sunvilla, Monroe and Woods. Some of them are Follow Your Passion, Future Health Care Professionals, Bears for Sustainability and First-Year Bears.

First-Year Bears is the most popular LLC with six floors throughout different residence halls.

Location of LLCs is based on student interest on housing contracts. These communities have experienced recent exponential growth, with 1,100 students this year compared to 459 last year.

Garbisch said living in an LLC comes with many advantages. Many of these students have similar majors and take the same classes, and they are offered opportunities outside of the classroom.

These vary from philanthropy in the Springfield community to leisurely field trips.

“Participation has been wonderful,” Gary Stewart, director of residence life, housing and dining services, said. “The desire to actually follow through with what it is they’ve committed to, whether it is the Day of Service, Mealsa-Million, so far it’s all been positive.”

Space, however, is limited to a first-come, first-serve basis. It depends on the date in which a student completes his or her housing application with LLC preference.

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carpets went, all the tile went, all the drapes went,” Stewart said. “When (students) moved in, everything was brand new.”

According to Stewart, the original building didn’t have a sprinkler system; therefore, life safety was the prior purpose when the university undertook the project.

Changes include plumbing, upgraded fire alarm system and fire-rated apartment doors.

The building is has highspeed internet with the option of going off of wireless.

Smart TVs and cable services are provided to residents as well.

The laundry facility in the building was expanded and a new laundry alert system was added for students’ convenience.

There’s a 24/7 staffed front desk on the first floor as well as a computer lab.

Students can print to the desk for free.

Walls were moved to expand bedroom space.

Vaidya enjoys her queensized bed and doesn’t feel crowded sharing with a roommate at the same time.

The building is for upperclassmen only, meaning stu-

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Ericka Gitlin, Amber Khan, Allison Ford, Ayron Osborn, Samantha Domalewski, u See the full story on the-standard.org Heidi Banks, and Madison Northrup live in a LLC.

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Continued from page 1 dents have to have 30 credit hours or more to live in Sunvilla. Students pay $527 per month for a 4-person apartment, $577 for 2-person apartment, or $602 for a private apartment.

Students used to pay $6,372 per year for rent including the 19-meal plan for a 4-person apartment.

Students now pay $6,324 without a meal plan in a 4person apartment, although partial meal plan is an option available to students.

Even though students are officially moved into Sunvilla, Stewart said there are still minor things that need to be done before Sunvilla will be fully finished.

“We are still doing stuff in almost all the apartments; it’s called a punch list. Little things get missed and contractors have to go back in and finish it up,” Stewart said.

“We’ll be working through that process for probably another month or two.”

Suzanne Shaw, vice president of Marketing and Communications, said the renovation of Sunvilla cost about $13 million.

Among that, $12,350,000 was from 2014 Auxiliary Bond; $650,000 was from Residence Life reserves.

Bodenhausen said.

Next spring the students will be divided into five different majors, and each schedule will match schedules with MSU students with the same major. Those classes will include grassland manage-

ment, animal science and plant science.

“The Governor of Ningxia Province back in China wants to develop their agricultural industry,” Bodenhausen said.

“They have wine making there, and I think it's one of the top wine producing regions in China. As that grows, they want more people who are prepared to work, understand the technology, and bring more development to that industry.”

The program is a workforce develop-

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Byron Stewart, Head of Research and Instructional Services at MSU, said that voter interest among young people could be higher because of the Republican primaries, particularly because of the media attention circulating around Donald Trump, the leading GOP candidate in the polls.

“Things usually aren’t this exciting in a non-election year,” Stewart said.

“This brings great hope for next year, being that we’ll have an election in November.”

Stewart stressed the importance of voter importance by citing examples such as the vote to repeal the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity ordinance, which was narrowly struck

down last April.

“Students on this campus are more liberal than the general population in Springfield,” Stewart said. “If more young people participated in local elections such as SOGI, there could be some changes around here.”

Garrett Vrieze, a junior electrical engineering major, said the right to vote is important.

“When you choose not to vote, you’re allowing someone to make your choices for you,” he said.

“You wouldn’t take an order from some random person on the street. Why are you going to let them decide public policy?”

For more information about voting, go to http://www.greenecountymo.org/county_clerk/voter.

ment program to help modernize the agriculture program in China. Bodenhausen said he is privileged to be apart of biggest program for Ningxia University.

“The learning is a two-way street,” Bodenhausen said. “As we have there faculty and students here, they will visit agricultural business in Missouri. They will visit farms, people who work in agriculture. In agriculture it’s an international challenge in how to feed the world.”

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ceremony. Judge David Rush told the new U.S. citizens several times to be patriotic by voting in city, state and national elections.

Trewatha-Bach hoped students would see the ceremony and not take for granted their U.S. citizenship.

“These applicants understand what a privilege it is living here in this country

and having a right to vote,” Trewatha-Bach said. “I hope students will understand how important it is to be active and engaged in their communities. When they see people that desperately want to become U.S. citizens, I want them to understand what it means to be a citizen, to be able to vote, to make their voices heard.”

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several more events scheduled throughout the rest of September and into October in various different buildings across campus.

Each event will be geared

towards the career fields specific to each building, but all students are welcome.

Check your MSU Event Calendar for more details on Resume Madness.