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Public affairs promotes self-government Danisha Hogue Staff Reporter @Danisha_Queen Students are at the core of Public Affairs Week events. This year’s scheduling runs Sept. 12-19, with multiple events throughout the day.

The purpose of Public Affairs Week is to introduce the new theme to students. This year’s theme is Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness: Perspectives on Self-Government.

“There are too many different meanings (self-government) has for people … its really good to bring in different ideas,” said Daezia Smith, senior global studies major and director of Public Affairs for the Student Government Association.

Missouri State University has been a Public Affairs University since 1995. The three pillars are ethical leadership, cultural competence and community engagement.

“I think all of our events during Public Affairs Week tie into that theme in one aspect or another,” said Public affairs special projects coordinator, Stacey Trewatha-Bach.

The Field of Memories exhibit is the first event of the week. Plaster Student Union North Mall will display 1,100 flags representing the number suicides each year on U.S. college campuses. There will be 22 additional flags that represent military personnel who suffer death by suicide.

“For the longest time in history we haven’t really paid attention to mental illness,” said

organization. She is excited about the new student organizations involved this year.

Wednesday, Sept. 14, the Model U.N. Student Group will host a simulation, World Diplomacy in Action. Students will be provided with information about the country and debate modern day issues.

Students can register to vote at the voter registration drive in Plaster Student Union South Mall and Meyer Library lobby. According to Trewatha-Bach, roughly 500 students registered during Public Affairs week 2015, a university record.

The team hopes to break that record with the 2016 presidential election quickly approaching.

The drive will be open Sept. 12-15 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Students interested in volunteering may sign-up on the Public Affairs website.

Although most events have a serious tone, there are still opportunities for students to enjoy what they learn.

“It’s important to support the school’s Public Affairs mission, that’s how we show support in our community,” said Braxton FILE PHOTO/THE STANDARD Tucker, junior economics major.

The goal of these events is for stuField of Memories pays tribute to the 1,100 dents to take away a new appreciation, yearly suicides on U.S. college campuses. understanding of diversity and have fun.

“I really hope (students) take away Smith. “I feel like it’s so important to acknowl- that participating in the government processes edge those who have suffered from it.” is actually really important,” Smith said. “They Student involvement is one of Tre- actually do have an impact.” watha-Bach’s favorite parts of Public Affairs Week. Each event is sponsored by a student

“Throwaway Youth” exposes invisible problem Emily Joshu News Editor @EmilyJoshu In a room where every seat was filled, attendees at “Throwaway Youth: Stories of Springfield’s Homeless Teens” were exposed to a previously invisible perspective on homelessness: teenagers. The event, held on Friday, Sept. 2, used music and dramatic readings to highlight the growing population of homeless

teenagers in the Springfield area.

Roseann Bentley, Greene County Commissioner, gave the opening remarks. “(This is) a message that is hard to take, but we need to hear,” Bentley said.

The event began with performances by students in the MSU Opera Workshop, directed by Ann Marie Daehn. Graduate vocal performance student Sierra Saylor, senior vocal performance major Shannon Dey and graduate vocal performance student Michael Payne

performed selections from the 1896 opera “La Boheme.” The opera tells the story of a group of young Parisians who intend to enjoy life, even though they live in poverty. They also suffer from the effects of tuberculosis.

In addition, sophomore musical theatre major Joe Guccione performed “Your Eyes” from the 1996 musical “RENT,” which was inspired by “La Boheme.” Written by Jonathan Larson, “RENT” tells the story of young artists

On Sept 1, the success of Thursday’s whiteout football game filled the stands. It also filled the parking lots.

Between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Bearfest Village and the Thursday football game reserved lots four, 18 and 22 for season ticket holders, media and Bearfest Village vendors.

The holders of respective student or faculty parking passes had to relocate.

The Athletic Department, MSU Parking and other events coordinators have recognized this inconvenience. They are taking steps to converge the ease of parking with a busy events calendar.

“Everyone in the country has season pass parking on campus,” Kyle Moats, director of athletics, said.

The passes are $100, and the revenue from parking goes directly to MSU – not a specific department.

“Is it an inconvenience?” Moats said.

“Sure, but public safety and faculty were great about it. We sent out emails. It’s on our website.”

Emails are sent out to parking pass holders who would be affected by specific lots. MSU’s different Twitter and Facebook accounts are also apt to confirm changes in parking.

The lots are reserved at the beginning of the year. The reservations take place usually four hours before the event, to give students and faculty time to clear out.

The displaced parkers’ alternatives are usually Bear Park South and Bear Park North.

These two complexes are on different corners of campus.

“Another parking complex is being talked about,” Tom Johnson, director of Safety and Transportation, said.

If the $20,000 project was to be initiated, it would be placed on the edge of campus, much like Bear Park North.

“Our campus is built around a ‘park-andride system,’” Earl Wall, Parking and Transit supervisor, said.

Wall, a former military transportation coordinator, commends the Bear Line.

“We’re always taking statistics on who’s riding,” Wall said. “If there’s ever a big increase, we’ll consider adding another bus or route.”

The Bear Line is accompanied by a dedicated app that tracks the different buses’ locations.

Missouri State’s main campus has never completely run out of parking spots. At 6:45 p.m., Sept 1 – well into the football home game – Bear Park North still had at least an entire level’s worth of parking.

Parking is also reserved for non-sport events. Dierks Bentley, the Pro Bull Riding Tour and other entertainment will invite a nonMSU body to campus this year.

“It gets us out of our bubble. We get others to see what we’re doing,” Rick Kindhardt, Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications, said.

Moats said that minor parking troubles come “with growth, with a lot of activities. It comes with a vibrant community.”

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Former MSU administrator runs for mayor Nichole Ferguson Staff Reporter Ken McClure, former vice president for administrative and information services at Missouri State University, is running for mayor of Springfield in 2017.

McClure announced his candidacy a little over a week ago. He has been endorsed by the Southern Missouri Professional Firefighters Association, according to the “Ken McClure for Mayor Facebook page.

McClure retired from MSU last year and has been serving on the Springfield City Council, general seat D, since. He is a Missouri State University and University of Missouri alum.

He has an extensive background in public service. Before his positions with MSU, McClure worked for Missouri Governor Matt Blunt, Missouri Public Services Commission and Missouri Senate Appropriations Commit-

tee, among others.

McClure has also served on many of the boards in Springfield. Most recently, he served Board of Public Utilities from 2013 to 2014.

He also served in the military for eight years.

All of his professional accomplishments are listed on the Missouri State University website.

McClure said that he knew he wanted to work in the public service sector since he was in elementary school.

“Sitting in a fifth-grade classroom at Rountree Elementary,” McClure said, “President Kennedy was inaugurated and he said his famous quote, ‘Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.’ That really struck a chord with me,” he said.

McClure worked for MSU from 2006 until 2015 when he retired, according to the Missouri State website.

“The Missouri State experience was very,

very good, because MSU is such a key player in the community,” McClure said. “That helped me learn more about the city.”

Public safety and infrastructure are important to McClure. He plans on strengthening Springfield’s public safety sector, if elected.

He said that our police department and fire department have had pension issues in the past, and he wants to make sure they receive their rightful pensions.

“I want to be in position to make sure that the public’s commitment to them is honored,” he said.

McClure is excited about Springfield’s infrastructure, specifically the capital improvement and transportation sales tax.

Springfield has a 1/4-cent capital improvement and 1/8-cent transportation sales tax to “improve traffic flow without increasing taxes,” according to the City of Springfield website.

“We have a good story to tell, but Springfield

needs to become even more of a transportation hub than it is right now,” said McClure in reference to the highways and airport in and around Springfield.

He also wants to retain the talent of college graduates in the Springfield area.

“We find many of our young professionals leave and then they come back,” said McClure.

He used BKD, the largest accounting firm in Springfield, and the Brick City facilities for art and design students as examples of major recruiting entities.

“We have good employment opportunities,” McClure said. “We hope people can find what they want right here.”

McClure is running against another city council member, Kristi Fulnecky. Fulnecky held a press conference to announce her candidacy for mayor in January of 2016, according to her website.

Youth Continued from page 1 struggling to survive in New York City during the AIDS crisis.

Immediately following the musical performances, junior acting major and Giving Voice actress Molly Grotha stood up in the middle of the audience. The actress launched into a story about an abusive stepfather and her mother’s sexual abuse. Gradually, she was joined by six other Giving Voice actors who appeared among the audience: senior creative writing major Robert Colyer, senior acting major Dejuan Boyd, senior speech and theatre education major Kendrick Hooks, sophomore acting major Mason Kirkland, senior acting major Tyler Coleman and sophomore acting major Matt Huebner.

The actors all read similar narratives of homelessness and neglect, appearing to have formed a support group for each other. All of the pieces were excerpts from Nancy Fairbank’s novel “Throwaway Youth: Stories of Springfield’s Homeless Teens.”

“The thing about being homeless is you create little homeless families, so that you’re not completely alone,” Huebner, in character, said. “Trying not to be alone is one of the hardest things because if you’re trying to do everything completely by yourself, it’s really hard on all of you.”

The actors fought the stigma that

homeless teenagers choose their situations.

“This isn’t a choice; this is just something that happens,” Colyer, in character, said.

As the actors went back to their seats among the audience, they said in unison: “After all, we’re just children.”

Fairbank, an alumna of Central High School in Springfield and a current student at University of Texas at Dallas, began this project during her junior year of high school. She became aware of the issue after learning about Rare Breed, a basic assistance center for homeless, runaway and at-risk youth.

She said she was imBAILEY VASSALLI/THE STANDARD pressed with the services that the Rare Breed of- Giving Voice students perform parts from “Throwaway Youth: Stories of Springfield’s Homeless Teens.” fers.

“Springfield and the Rare Breed “I find myself here with multiple According to Fairbank, there are lessness is called ‘The Invisible Probhave one of the most comprehensive, over 1.5 million homeless youth ev- lem’ because it’s not as visible as generations in this room, and I would successful programs of anywhere that ery year around the country. The goal adult homelessness,” Fairbank said. invite you all to look around and see I’ve seen,” Fairbank said. “I think of her book is to spread awareness Dr. James Baumlin, organizer of the present and future of our comthat Springfield should be very proud about this in hopes that more people the event and distinguished professor munity,” Baumlin said. “We have a of its community.” will go out and help youth in these of English, praised the work that is good future.” being done by students to raise However, Fairbank also said that situations.

“The youth blend in. Youth home- awareness of this issue. “there’s a long way to go.”

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Be smart and vote Clif Smart for Captain Springfield Andrew Webster Columnist @anjrew12

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If you’ve experienced a single day immersed in our university’s unique culture, you’ve most likely noticed our student body’s obsession with President Clif Smart. President Smart is treated like a god among men.

Perhaps his reputation is earned.

Since he took the position of president, MSU has undergone significant positive change.

Enrollment has soared, campus has become more sustainable, and substantial renovation projects have taken place with more to come going into the future.

All this has taken place while tuition has managed to stay at a very affordable level. Even after the recent successes of Missouri State, President Smart still has his eyes on the future. He was in the Springfield News-leader not too long ago, saying that “we have work to do” in regards to the university’s graduation rate among different racial

groups at Missouri State.

Despite his excellent leadership, and commitment to improving our university, we tend to admire President Smart for his fun side.

This upcoming Friday, Sept. 9, is Clif’s birthday, and I think that warrants a celebration.

If you are eating in the dining hall, eat that chocolate cake you’ve been eyeing all semester. Get on MSU’s Instagram and watch some of those wacky Clif Smart videos.

Tweet a happy birthday message to @ClifSmart. Share those Clif Smart selfies he’s taken with you. If you still have those awesome Clif Smart stickers, put one on for the day.

Wear that Bear Crew shirt from the shift you worked with him. His birthday is on a BearWear Friday, so I’m expecting to see a lot of maroon and white.

As for me, I will be wearing my “Boomer for President: The Smart Choice” shirt to Rock N’ Bowl in Level 1.

There are endless ways to celebrate Clif Smart’s birthday. This

year, I want to give President Smart a gift. I want to elect him as Captain Springfield, but I need your help.

The Springfield News-Leader is currently having a contest online to name a Captain Springfield. It is a bracket where readers vote on their favorite Springfield celebrities.

The criteria for Captain Springfield is the three following questions: Who fights for Springfield? Who represents us well? Who is recognizable?

Polls are open for two days, and then the next matchup takes place.

I’ve got my money on President Smart, but there is some serious competition like Nancy Allen, Johnny Morris and the Dark Knight of the Queen City, Springfield Batman.

Clif belongs to a sub-bracket called ‘Public Paycheck.’

President Smart’s wife, Gail is in the bracket too, in the ‘Other Good Guys’ category, which means there is a possibility of an all Smart final.

What could be a better birthday gift than voting our president into a Captain Springfield award?

Best friends forever? If there’s a will, there’s a way

There are many ways to communicate and keep up with friendships and stay in touch Spencer Martin Columnist @Spencer_XC No good thing can last forever. It’s difficult yet critical to accept this simple fact of life.

The time we have left in the town we live in, with the people we know and with the things we enjoy, is limited. Stores close up shop.

Restaurants go out of business. Friends move far, far away.

I can cope with losing a preferred store. Or perhaps even a favorite restaurant in certain circumstances. But having friends move away is difficult to deal with.

It seems like they should be there. Ready at a moment’s notice to go get some much-needed Pineapple Whip or to chill and watch a great movie. But alas, people get called to different

parts of the country and even different parts of the globe. It’s not your fault — hopefully — but it still sucks to deal with. Especially if you’re the one that moved away from everyone else.

I’ve been there. Believe me. Last summer I moved to a city for a summer internship all by myself without knowing a single soul except my few co-workers. Yeah, it was pretty rough.

But when I moved back to Springfield for school, it gave me a unique perspective for those of us that will gradually move away to pursue a career in another city, state or even another country. Which is why I’d like to offer some thoughts on how to deal with people moving away, whether it’s your friend or yourself.

First, it’s important to remember that everyone has their own dreams and ambitions. They have every right to follow them and you should be glad for them when they succeed.

Sure, it means they won’t be sharing a drink with you on the weekends or going to cheer on our Bear sports teams, but that’s okay. People sometimes need room to grow.

Furthermore, it goes without saying that keeping in contact these days is easier than ever. Text message, Snapchat, Facebook Messenger — the list goes on and on. While it will never be a substitute for face-to-face interaction, it’s often times the best you can muster.

When you find time, give them a call! Catching up with friends and loved ones is a must, especially if you’re the one who’s moving away.

Second, there’s nothing wrong with sending them a little gift every now and then. This can be for housewarming or even just because. Be creative!

Heck, even if you sent them one of those free coupon books they hand out on campus,

I’m sure they would be in tears at the nostalgia.

Finally, if you ever — and I mean ever — have the chance to go visit said friend or friends, do it. Last year I took a trip with a close fraternity brother to visit another brother in New York City. It was honestly one of my favorite memories to date. Make sure your friends get jobs in really cool places so that when you need an excuse to visit them, you can both take a miniature vacation.

In the event you’re unable to visit or keep in touch with friends that move away, there’s no better time than the present to develop your friendships here in the 417.

Remember, you’re not replacing your old friendships, just strengthening newer ones.

Besides, a good, strong friendship is a bond for life. A bond that cannot be trounced by mere distance or time.

Bieber fever started with the fans, not Usher Caleb Hearon Columnist @calebsaysthings People take on many monikers in life. It is sometimes referred to as “wearing many hats.”

When it comes to the hats I personally wear, there are some more widely known than others.

Most notable among them may be “that guy who does improv on campus” or “my son, who texts me too much asking for money.”

What you may not know is that I discovered acclaimed musician and pop culture icon, Justin Bieber.

I am one of a few hundred people who launched Justin’s massive career by viewing his early YouTube videos.

It was his “Back at One” cover that first introduced me to his music. In that video he was, I don’t know, like six years old. Probably more accurately 12 or 13. The point is, a select few of us were there on the ground level.

Usher got the credit for “discovering” something we already knew of. If Usher discovered Justin Bieber, then Christopher Columbus discovered America and I shouldn’t have to tell you the immense falsity of that purported truth.

I’m not bitter. We’re not bitter (there are others like me). I would say I’m happy for Justin.

He’s done some good stuff. Most recently, if you haven’t seen his acoustic cover of “Fast Car” by Tracy Chapman, please gird your loins and head to YouTube for a quick praise session.

He takes that track to church. But I digress.

Did we, the loyal and deserving original fans of Justin Bieber’s talent show YouTube videos, technically discover him? Yes. Admittedly, we did not provide the exorbitant amount of capital needed for his career to take off.

Nor did we have any industry connections to bring to the table. I suppose another fair critique would be our complete lack of actual contact with Justin Bieber outside of comments on his page.

But what we did have is emotional support and positive vibes, without which I fear Justin would be just another soon-to-be-college-graduate with a penchant for performing.

My point here is not that I should be given sole credit for launching Justin Bieber’s massive career, though I should indubitably be given sole credit for launching Justin Bieber’s massive career.

Rather, my point is that Usher owes me and the others like me (of which, I remind you, there are many) a formal apology.

Usher is an incredibly talented artist. Nobody here is questioning that. He is the 2013 Grammy winner for Best R&B Performance.

He is the 1998 and 2004 recipient of the Billboard Music Award for Top Artist.

He also happens to be the musician behind “U Got It Bad” which was playing when my middle school crush refused to couple skate with me.

Usher, however, did not discover Justin Bieber. His early YouTube fans did and we want the history books to reflect that fact.

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Hundreds of women eagerly opened their Bid Day envelopes on Aug. 29 on the North Mall.

Cortlynn Stark Staff Reporter @Cortlynn_Stark Hundreds of women gathered on the North Mall outside Plaster Student Union on Aug. 29 for Bid Day. They each sat on top of an envelope containing what they had worked for all weekend: their bids.

Before letting the women open their bid letters, the Pi Chis, recruitment leaders who disaffiliated from their chapters during recruitment to help potential new members, announced their personal chapters. When the air horn rang, each woman ripped open her envelope.

“There was screaming and crying and laughing and jumping and it was crazy,” freshman nursing major Carissa Thompson said.

Sigma Kappa recruited Thompson. Freshman psychology major Savanna Jackson also participated in sorority recruitment and was recruited by Alpha Chi Omega.

“When they said we could open (them) I ripped mine open so fast,” Jackson said. “I was standing up before most people had even opened theirs. I was just so happy the group of

girls I wanted to be a part of wanted me back!” all the hard work pay off when the girls ran to They called forward the sororities’ new the house.” members, one sorority at a time. When each When Thompson got to Sigma Kappa’s group gathered in front, the Pi Chis released house, she saw current members had made hearts with names of new members on them. them to run to their new homes.

“It was just a lot of happiness and excite- Thompson also got a bid day T-shirt, a hat and ment all at once!”

Jackson said. “I had so much adrenaline after that it was easy to run to the house!”

Alpha Chi Omega’s vice president of There was screaming and crying and laughing recruitment Madeline McDonald said her and jumping and it was crazy” favorite part of re-Carissa Thompson cruitment was watching all the girls run to the house. Alpha Chi Omega brought in 98 new members but not without challenges.

“I faced a few challenges with recruitment,” McDonald, a water bottles. Then, she was promptly covered junior and entrepreneurship major, said. “Main- in glitter. ly lack of sleep, but it was all worth it watching “There were a lot of pictures, and we got

glitter on us everywhere, because they’re really into glitter,” Thompson said.

The entire recruitment process took five days. To participate in recruitment, each woman had to register and pay a $50 fee. According to Missouri State’s FAQ about sororities, the fee covers a tee, dinner given to each woman and recruitment related costs.

Recruitment started on Thursday, Aug. 25, after most classes were over.

MSU’s local sorority, Xi Omicron Iota, doesn’t participate in formal recruitment with the other eight. The Panhellenic Council is working on bringing a new sorority, Alpha Omicron Pi, to campus. Their recruitment will be Sept. 16 through 18.

“I think my favorite part of being involved in FSL is seeing us all come together as a community,” Bailey Becker, senior health communications major and Panhellenic Council President said. “Like, we had recruitment this week, but everyone got a great group of women and we could just come together. It’s one of the best feelings in the world.”

BAILEY VASSALLI/THE STANDARD After the bid card reveal, women hugged, cheered and ran from the North Mall on campus to their respective houses together. The event lasted a few minutes.

New fraternity and sorority searching for founders Danisha Hogue Staff Reporter @Danisha_Queen While many other fraternities and sororities have begun their search for new members, two new organizations need founders. Alpha Omicron Pi (AOII) and Alpha Tau Omega (ATO) need members to start the Missouri State chapters.

AOII and ATO were invited to colonize by the Extension Committee this semester. Recruitment for each will begin mid-September.

AOII is looking for women at all levels to form the new chapter.

“AOII encourages each member to recognize what is unique in each of us, to develop our individual talents and to be proud of our differences,” said Mary Kate Sweeney, assistant director of extensions for AOII, said.

The sorority recruiters and leaders have been posted on campus since August. They plan to actively visit different organizations and rely on other Fraternity and Sorority Life

groups for direction on new members.

The organization was founded on “lifelong friendship and (encouraging) women to become their best selves and exceed the expectation in everything they do,” educational leadership consultant, Alexandria McLaughlin, said.

Sweeney said she thinks the sorority’s dedication to its members fits perfectly with Missouri State’s holistic ideal of undergraduate education.

The international philanthropy for the organization is

arthritis research and the American Juvenile Arthritis Organization.

AOII’s colonization weekend is Sept. 16-18, and their Bid Day celebration ends with an official ceremony Sunday evening.

Alpha Tau Omega is a leadership development fraternity.

Leaders say they are ready to sit down one-on-one with recruits. Beginning Sept. 12, ATO will be on campus for five weeks to assist with founding fathers beginning experience.

Alpha Tau Omega is look-

ing for founding fathers that stand out as leaders.

The organization prides itself in having signature events native to each campus.

Founding fathers at Missouri State will be responsible for this task.

“The cool part about being a founding father is they get to make a lot of the decisions themselves, they create the culture and start the traditions that are (going to) be here 50 years from now,“ Zach Vasseur, senior leadership consultant, said.

For the first year Vasseur and his partner plan to actively assist ATO get on their feet.

Although Vasseur graduated from Drake University over a year ago, where he is a founding father, he still gets excited when he receives messages from his brothers.

“It’s really cool to see that things are still going on after I left campus,” Vasseur said. “… you get to kind of leave your legacy.”

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Chloe Skaar Staff Reporter @chloeskaar Downtown Springfield began Labor Day weekend with live music, open mic comedy and dozens of local art displays. First Friday Art Walk, hosted each month and free to the public, returned Sept. 2

with 26 locations and around 30 local artists.

Missouri State’s student artists were given an opportunity to display their work at an exhibit in Brick City, where several categories of upper level art classes are held.

“One of my personal favorite vendors was Brick City,” Clarissa French, Art Walk coordinator, said. “I had no

Above: A woman shares her artwork during Springfield’s First Friday Art walk. Left: An individual break dances for the crowd.

idea how dimensional the work would be. I was rather taken by it.”

Other downtown businesses with creations on display included the Fresh Gallery, located on west Walnut Street, where local artists collaborated and combined their work to flow throughout the store.

“Displays at the Fresh Gallery stand out in my memory,”

French said. “They had cooperatives of more than 20 artists using all different mediums.”

September and May are reportedly two of the most popular months for First Friday Art Walk, according to French. She also said that although no measure of keeping record of the number of attendees was conducted this month, the peak of attendance

is around 3,000 people during the spring and fall.

Many of the venues with art exhibits are preparing for the upcoming winter and holiday season, and Art Walk displays during the colder months will occasionally have a holiday theme. Other present themes that can sometimes be observed during Art Walk include social issues and local

happenings.

“A lot of venues will be creating fall and holiday exhibits in the upcoming months,” French said. “But September’s Art Walk didn’t have an organized theme. The artists all created their individual works, and when they came together at the event it was beautiful to behold.”

Social justice murals completed by students at Brick City Trinh Nguyen Staff Reporter Despite the hot weather, a group of students worked on campus murals that are replicas of “The Scream” and “Guernica” to promote social justice on the wall of the parking lot at Brick City.

This project was for a summer class called Selected Topics in Art and Design. The six students enrolled in the class worked on replications of famous artworks as social justice.

“Social justice murals have been a popular topic of art education for decades. It’s not a new idea,” Steve Willis, professor and coordinator of art education, said.

“The Scream” by Edvard Munch gave a message to “protect our environment” and “Guernica” by Pablo Picasso gave a message to “end vio-

lence.”

“Creating art that interacts with social justice is important because all viewers in the community are able to connect with the art,” Reagan A. Lutz, senior art and design major and MSU National Art Education Association president, said. Lutz was also one of the six students painting the murals.

According to the class description, the purpose of campus murals was to “develop aesthetic awareness (cultural, ethical and geographical), processes and production, critical and analytical strategies and historical perspectives.” “(The students) are required to research social justice murals and rights (and write) three response articles on what that means to them,” Willis said.

The class also provided teaching resources for students who wanted to pursue teaching and producing of art

for social justice.

“They each create a unit that they will teach in future school,” Willis said.

According to Willis, the weather was hot but the students still wanted to be outside and paint the murals.

They worked on the project for the whole summer.

“It’s kind of interesting that they volunteer to spend money on tuition to come under the heat of the summer to do murals,” Willis said.

For Lutz, the opportunity to learn was worth dealing with the summer heat.

“I chose this class despite the hot weather because I was so intrigued with learning how to paint at a large scale,” Lutz said. “I wanted to have the experience and put myself out there as an artist, and this was the perfect opportunity to do so.”

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The Bears celebrate after Deion Holliman returned the opening kick for a touchdown in their opening night victory over Southwestern College.

OPENING NIGHT VICTORY Bears rock ‘Builders in season opener Wyatt Wheeler Sports Editor @realYitWheeler The opening kickoff felt just like a dream to Deion Holliman as he returned it for a touchdown.

“I told (my teammates) that I had a crazy dream that we were going to take the opening kickoff to the house,” junior wide receiver Holliman said.

While the opening kickoff had to feel like a dream to the rest of the Bears, the rest of the game must have felt like a dream too as the Bears went on to defeat Southwestern College 57-0 on Thursday night.

Just 12 seconds into the game, Holliman was celebrating in the end zone with his teammates after the Bears had been preaching the importance of getting off to a fast start leading up to the game.

“It’s great having a guy like this,” sophomore starting quarterback Breck Ruddick said about Holliman. “He’s special and when he starts the game off like that, you know the tempo’s going to be good.”

As if only seven points in the first 12 seconds of the game wasn’t good enough, Ruddick and Holliman connected just over five minutes later for a 9-yard touchdown to go up 14-0 early in the first quarter.

Holliman had said in the preseason that he was hoping to make more of a contribution on offense. Holliman finished the day with two receptions for 21 yards and a touchdown, while being on the field with the first-team group.

“I knew I had to step up offensively because of my ability as a return man,” Holliman said.

“I came with a different focus this year and my teammates had expectations of me being a bigger offensive threat.”

Ruddick’s start marked the end of the pre-

season quarterback battle as the sophomore was able to edge out senior Brodie Lambert for the starting job.

Ruddick finished the night 13 of 15 for 129 yards and a touchdown. The dual-threat quarterback also ran for 37 yards on four carries.

“I thought he performed very well,” Bears head coach Dave Steckel said. “Our decision went through the competition phase and in the end he edged out (Lambert).”

The win was Steckel’s second win as the Bears head coach after going 1-10 in his debut season. Steckel said that he almost forgot what a winning locker room felt like.

“There’s nothing like a winning locker room,” Steckel said. “It’s kind of like riding a bike, you don’t forget how to do it, and I thought I was going to after last year but it was really, really exciting.”

The Bears led 21-0 after the first quarter after scoring only 24 total first quarter points

all of last season.

Sophomore running back Jason Randall punched in a touchdown with 46 seconds left in the first quarter. Randall finished with two touchdowns 70 yards on nine carries.

Steckel’s defense was dominant while pitching a shutout.

The Bears defense gave up only 116 yards while forcing two turnovers, including a pick six by sophomore corner Robert Thomas.

Junior defensive lineman Colby Isbell flashed for the Bears while he was able to pick up two and a half sacks to go along with his five and a half tackles for a loss.

“He really started to take off last year,” Steckel said. “It was really good to see him start to blossom and hopefully he’ll carry that through.”

The Bears will look to keep the dream start alive when they take on the Murray State Racers on Sept. 10 in Murray, Kentucky.

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Wheeler: Bears do what they were supposed to do against Southwestern College Wyatt Wheeler Sports Editor @realYitWheeler

Even though the Bears were playing against the NAIA’s Southwestern College, a win against the Moundbuilders counts the same in the win column as a win against the Crimson Tide ... I guess.

There were positives and some negatives (mostly positives, they won 57-0) all over the field on Thursday night for the Bears. Here’s what I saw after watching the game for a second time: • Twelve seconds is all it took for Deion Holliman to put last season behind the Bears.

Holliman continues to be the threat he proved to be last season. Holliman’s 91-yard touchdown return on the opening kick showed why he was selected to last season’s All-MVFC team and why he was selected to make a repeat performance by making the preseason team.

• Colby Isbell made an immediate impact on the first drive of the game. Isbell stuffed Southwestern’s 3rd and 2 attempt to force the Moundbuilders to go for it and fail on fourth down. The junior defensive end recorded 5.5 tackles for a loss after recording eight in all of last season.

• Breck Ruddick didn’t have to score a single point to win after winning the battle for the starting quarterback job. Ruddick showed why he was Steckel’s man in the opening drive while making plays with both his arm and legs.

Aside from Ruddick’s touchdown pass to Holliman, Ruddick’s best play of the night came on a pass to himself which he somehow turned into a gain of nothing instead of a loss of a few.

“I thought (Ruddick) played very well,” Bears head football coach Dave Steckel said.

“I think Breck has really matured as an athlete and as a competitor from last year.”

Ruddick threw two incompletions on the night. Both came on a drive in the first quarter.

One was a deep ball that was thrown through the back of the endzone, one was underthrown to a wide-open Malik Earl.

• When Brodie Lambert made his appearances after losing out on the battle, he was not able to do too much, but that wasn’t all on him.

Lambert’s lone first quarter appearance was a quick three and out. The Bears were in clock chewing mode most of the game and that only gave Lambert the opportunity to throw two passes. Lambert finished 2-for-2 for 12 yards.

• The Bears defense swarmed to the football.

When it looked like a Moundbuilder had a little bit of room, another Bear would be quickly closing in for a kill shot. Big hits would get the Bears into some trouble throughout the game, as the Bears would go for the big hit and would fail to make the tackle.

• Dylan Cole wasn’t the star of the Bears defense in this game … which isn’t a bad thing.

The senior linebacker recorded five tackles which tied him for third on the team. In 2015, Cole seemingly made every tackle while recording nearly 14 tackles a game. The Bears showed that Cole doesn’t have to make every play.

• The running back position will be something to keep an eye on over the next couple weeks. Calan Crowder started on Thursday night for the Bears but was only able to record 37 yards on 11 attempts. Nick Masoner, Jason Randall and Phoenix Johnson each made a few big plays. Masoner finished with a teamhigh 132 yards on 13 carries. Randall scored two touchdowns to go along with 70 yards on nine carries.

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The Bears pile on a ‘Builder to make a tackle during Thursday night’s victory.

• The starting offensive line, led by Marquis Prophete, Aaron Clardy, Coleman Clanton, Jordan Turner and McKinze James, was a force to be reckoned with all night (for as long as they were actually in). Southwestern only recorded four tackles for a loss and were unable to record a sack. The starting unit was able to get to the second level at ease, and it didn’t really matter who was running the ball for the Bears. The Bears rushed for 355 rushing yards on the night.

“I’ve never seen holes that big in my entire life,” Masoner said of his o-line. “The o-line and the whole time worked their butts off and it’s translating directly onto the field.”

• Southwestern’s only victory on the night came with the referees. Southwestern only re-

corded two penalties for 20 yards. Missouri State recorded seven for 70 yards.

“I think we’re atrocious in penalties,” Steckel said. “That’s discipline and that bothers me.”

• You could tell that the Bears were having fun and you can’t blame them for that. After a 1-10 season and then being voted to finish last in the MVFC, a 57-0 win had to have felt like a weight was lifted off of their shoulders, even if it was against a NAIA school.

“Any win, no matter what the score is, is a great win,” Ruddick said. “It’s a great feeling.”

The Bears will play Murray State next Saturday at 6 p.m. in Murray, Kentucky.

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McChesney: I hate Stan Kroenke Alec McChesney Staff Reporter @Alec_McChesney Ever since I was little, I have been in love with St. Louis Rams football. I know, I know, it seems silly because the Rams were a putrid football team ever since the 2005 NFL season. But, like most college students at the moment who considered themselves Rams fans, I was lucky enough to watch The Greatest Show On Turf.

Every week, we watched the likes of Kurt Warner, Marshall Faulk, Torry Holt and Isaac Bruce manhandle the best of the NFL. And so it was; the St. Louis Rams were scored on our hearts. Unfortunately, the Rams owner, Stan Kroenke, made the decision to remove the team from St. Louis and bring them to the big market of Los Angeles.

Undoubtedly, the football hearts of boys and girls everywhere were destroyed. Because of this, I took to the streets of Missouri State University’s campus to find out just how upset the Bears were about the Rams leaving St. Louis-and I was not disappointed in my findings.

The students of Missouri State who identified as Rams fans before the move are extremely angered at Mr. Kroenke for taking their beloved Rams away. Even NINA TODEA/THE STANDARD so, there are still some students who plan Our Alec McChesney holds a sign at BearFest Village. to stick with the Rams, even as they move

all the way across the United States.

“Of course, I hate Stan Kroenke. That isn’t even a question, but the St. Louis Rams are still in my blood no matter where they call home,” sophomore management major Devon Foote said.

I, myself, am forced to agree with Foote’s thought process. Aaron Donald, Todd Gurley, Alec Ogletree and so many more players were made in St. Louis. And thus, I shall follow them wherever they go. As long as the horns are still on the helmet, they will still be in my heart.

Many of the MSU students agree with both myself and Foote, and they plan to continue to watch the Rams week in and week out. One of those fans is Gabby Doetzel.

“I love the players. Just because they are leaving Saint Louis doesn’t change that at all. I do, however, hate Stan Kroenke,” Doetzel said.

That’s one of the philosophies of St. Louis Rams’ fans. The other one, just isn’t nearly as pretty.

“Yes, I absolutely hate Stan Kroenke, and I hate the rams too,” junior accounting major Emily Wilson said. “I used to love the Rams; I watched them every Sunday, but now, I hate the thought of them. It’s like having a bad ex-boyfriend.”

Speaking of tough break-ups, there are some Rams fans who feel betrayed by the move to Los Angeles. But, they are willing to give the Rams one more chance to make it work.

“The Los Angeles Rams are still my team. We (the Rams and I) agreed to try and make things work,” senior marketing Alec Inman said. “But, if it gets rockier and the Rams mess up again, Go Pack Go.” Unfortunately, there are plenty of MSU students who are actually bailing on the Rams entirely, and are joining the Kansas City Chiefs bandwagon.

“I am honestly going to be rooting for the Chiefs this year,” senior education Drew Litschgi said. “I just don’t see any reason to support the Rams. Kroenke screwed over the city of Saint Louis, and so, I am staying with a Missouri team and saying ‘Go Chiefs.’”

One thing is for certain: The MSU students from St. Louis realized how much they truly love the other St. Louis sports teams thanks to Kroenke’s antics.

“The one good thing that has come from this is that Kroenke has really made us appreciate the Blues and the Cardinals more, because those teams appreciate the city and us fans,” senior management major Sam Lodes said.

The now Los Angeles Rams take on the San Francisco 49ers on Sept. 12 to get the 2016 NFL season underway. Regardless of how the season goes, there will be plenty of St. Louis Rams fans watching their games. Some will be rooting for them to win, and others will only be wishing the worst on Kroenke’s Rams.

Johnson reps MSU, America over summer

the cities of Milan, Venice and Pula.

While riding bikes through Milan, going to the beaches in Pula and sightseeing in Venice; Johnson was able to make friends with players from Missouri State volleyball junior Lily Johnson was other countries and learn the different “I’ve never had chills go named to the United States cultures. down my spine like they Collegiate National Team EuShe also represented Missouri were when we were in the State’s maroon and white, along with rope Tour roster in March and spent her summer competing last set, set-point in match- the Missouri Valley Conference, as with some of the best volleyshe competed with girls from the point, and hearing fans power five conferences (Big Ten, Big ball players in the world.

Johnson says it was the 12, ACC, SEC and Pac 12). around us cheering out first time she has been out of “At first everyone saw the maroon ‘U.S.A.,’” and white and they said ‘Oh you’re the country, and it brought a new experience to her life - on from the SEC, Mississippi State, and off the volleyball court. right?’” Johnson said. “It took a while -Lily Johnson “It was just really cool,” for me to kind of drill into everyone’s Johnson said. “It’s a great head that no, no, no I’m from the opportunity to be able to be around the women in Europe, but they were Missouri Valley Conference, Missousuch skilled athletes and coaches for also able to enjoy their time off of the ri State.”

12-13 straight days and learn from court too. Johnson was able to explore Johnson embraced the underdog

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them and constantly be pushed by them and that kind of talent. That was pretty special to me.”

Volleyball was the top priority for

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role by being the only player from a conference not considered a part of the power five.

“To be able and go represent our program and to play as well as I did, and kind of showcase what we have to offer here and that yeah we can play with the best-of-the-best, that was an experience like none other,” Johnson said.

The CNT-Europe captured the Global Challenge Title on July 14 with Johnson displaying her skills on the court. She had matches with 10 kills on a .600 hitting percentage against England, and an error free eight-kill match against China.

“I’ve never had chills go down my spine like they were when we were in the last set, set-point in match- MADDY CUSHMAN/THE STANDARD point, and hearing fans around us Lily Johnson cheering out ‘U.S.A.,’” Johnson said.

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Blaine’s Briefs: Bears hit the road Blaine Wheeler Staff Reporter @blainewheeler21

The Bears took trekked across the country playing games in Hawaii, Oklahoma and Tennessee this weekend. The volleyball Bears went 1-3 in their games in the Hawaiian Airlines Wahine Volleyball Classic. Women’s soccer Bears went 0-2 in their trip to Tulsa to play the University of Tulsa and Oral Roberts University. The men’s soccer Bears lost to Memphis in a game Sunday against the Memphis Tigers.

Volleyball Bears win one in Hawaii The volleyball Bears ended their Hawaiian trip with a 3-0 win over Pacific, Saturday. The women took on two top 15 ranked teams in their three game tournament in Honolulu, Hawaii. Late Thursday night at 11:59 p.m. the Bears opened their first game of the Hawaiian Airlines Wahine Volleyball Classic against home state No. 15 Hawai’i. The Bears lost in

three straight sets 0-3.

The next night, the Bears took on another top ranked opponent, No. 8 UCLA. Missouri State started off hot winning their first set 2521. Second set the Bears kept it close only trailing 18-15 until UCLA pulled away scoring five straight points to put the Bears behind 2315, and lose the set 25-16. The Bears then went on to lose two more straight sets to lose 3-1.

On the last night of the tournament, the Bears picked up their only win of the trip over Pacific. The match started off with a big 25-14 win behind good defense. Missouri State won the next two 25-23 and 25-19 to wrap up the Hawaiian road trip on a good note. Lily Johnson was named MSU’s representative on the Hawaiian Airlines Wahine Classic all-tournament team. The Bears move to 3-3 on the season and head home for their home opener Thursday night at 7 p.m. vs. McNeese State.

Women’s soccer winless in Tulsa trip The Bears traveled to Tulsa, Oklahoma to

utes of play. The Bears next game is in Springfield Friday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. vs. University of Nebraska-Omaha.

Men’s Soccer shutout in first road game The men’s Soccer team traveled 290 miles to Memphis, Tenn. to take on the Memphis Tigers. The Bears won their first game of the year at home in August and were looking to add on to the win with another at Memphis.

The Tigers however had other thoughts. Missouri State didn’t struggle to find shots as they took 10 shots, seven on goal, but none could get past Memphis goal keeper Jake Leeker. 21 different bears saw time on the field in their second match but it wasn’t enough to hold off the tigers attack as they scored two goal, in the 12th and 50th minute on nine shots, three on goal to lose 2-0. The Bears move to 1-1 on the season and will play Friday, Sept. 9 at Grand Canyon University in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

play two matches a total of eight miles apart.

Friday, the Bears scored their first goal of the season behind Brooke Prondzinki’s goal 22 seconds into the match. The Bears then struggled to hold off Tulsa’s attack after they answered in the first minute on a goal just :39 seconds after Prondzinki’s. Tulsa then scored two more unanswered goals to break it open and defeat the Bears 3-1. The women’s soccer Bears moved to 0-3-1.

Two days later, on the other side of Tulsa, Oklahoma the Lady Bears took on Oral Roberts in search of their first win of the season but came up short yet again losing 3-1. Oral Roberts scored the first three goals at 37:56, 47:22, 50:05 before Missouri State’s first goal by Molly Brewer. Missouri State struggled to get to the goal with only three shots taken all contest and two on goal both by Brewer. Oral Roberts however made a busy day for goalkeeper Evan Stamp and substitute Laura Ketzer. Ketzer capped a season high nine saves in her 36 min-

Roller Girls still going strong Matt Campanelli Staff Reporter @THE_MattyCamp After 10 years and a few home changes, the Springfield Roller Girls- the city’s all girl roller derby team- is still going strong.

Roller derby is played by two teams of 14 players. Both teams field five players who skate counter clockwise on a track. One player from each team is designated as the “jammer” while the other four players are “blockers.”

Each bout is two 30-minute periods. Scoring takes place during “jams,” which are plays that last two minutes. During this period, points are scored when a jammer laps members of the opposing team.

The blockers do whatever they can to help their own jammer score and prevent the opponent jammer from scoring. Points are earned when the jammers lap the opposing team’s blockers during a jam.

Kelly Parker, also known by her derby name “The Fabulous Flash,” has been a part of the Springfield Roller Girls since 2010.

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Parker graduated last December from Missouri State University with a degree in public relations. The skater works full-time at Mid-West Family radio in Springfield as an on air personality for 104.7 The Cave. Parker also does PR for the Roller Girls and helps with recruitment.

The SRG currently use the Shrine Mosque and Expo Center downtown. The original home was Skateport. Skateport was located on South Glenstone Avenue before being torn down in 2014. Then they moved to Remington’s, an event venue, until it was sold.

The SRG are a member of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association. They are currently considered a Division-III team according to Parker. Which division a team is placed in depends on the team’s ranking. The goal is to play better teams and to gain higher rankings and go up in division according to Parker.

While roller derby is a hobby, the SRG is still a business. According to Parker, it is skater owned and operated and funding, getting sponsors and paying the lease falls on the skaters.

“It’s not easy to keep a lease floating but we’ve done pretty well the last 10 years.” Parker said.

The Springfield Roller Girls is open to any girl who wishes to join. Practices are every Tuesday and Thursday from 7-9 p.m. at the Springfield Expo Center downtown. New skaters, or “fresh meat,” can take part in a six-week class that starts with the basics and ends with teaching members how roller derby works.

On Sept. 10, the SRG will be having a Harry Potter themed tournament at the Shrine Mosque. For every ticket sold, the team will donate $1 to the Ozark Literacy Council. Doors open at five p.m. and the game starts at six p.m.

Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door.

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All hail maroon and white First MSU tailgate of the year brings in excitement

Blaine Wheeler Staff Reporter @blainewheeler21 It’s the best time of the year to many Missouri State students and fans. The Bears’ first football game kicked off Thursday night against Southwestern College. More importantly for some students though, the first tailgate of the year was held.

You could feel the buzz for game day but some say it hasn’t always been that way.

“It has substantially (gotten) way better,” Matt Borgen, senior entertainment management major, said. “The amount of people that come to tailgates is (a) night and day difference.”

BearFest Village is located north of the stadium in the grass plaza in front of McDonald Arena and extending from Carrington Hall in the east to the Hammons Fountains in the west.

The area was full of white instead of maroon as the game against Southwestern College was a whiteout game to match the all-white uniforms the bears were wearing.

However, not all students wearing white were contributors to the tailgate.

Classes were still in session. Some students and teachers were confused about the correlation between the game and classes. A misinterpretation in the MSU President Clif Smart’s Clif Notes led some to think all classes were canceled because of the tailgate Thursday.

However, the university decided to keep classes in session and leave it up to the professors to decide if class was canceled.

Students who had class during tailgating hours had a decision to make: go tailgate at Bearfest Village or go to class. In sophomore Graham Naves’ case, class was the right choice.

“I had to go to class, so I didn’t get to go to the tailgate,” Nave, finance major, said. “I hope I get the chance to go again sometime.”

Despite classes in session, Bearfest Village was packed.

Zach Stout, sophomore psychology major, said, “So far it has been better than it has every other year; this is the best year yet.”

Not only were students and fans in attendance, but alumni, staff and parents attended as well. Many visited the Alumni Tent where you could purchase a ticket for $15 at the tent or $10 RSVP. Other spots were rented out by organizations and fraternities. As you walk toward Carrington Hall, the music was loud as a handful of fraternities had their own tailgates. Businesses lined the outer edges of Bearfest Village handing out free merchandise. A two-man band set up in Bearfest Village provided entertainment to those around as well.

For some students, Thursday was their first experience at Bearfest Village.

“It is pretty much what I expected, everyone coming out and having fun, lots of people here,”

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Students show their school spirit at the first tailgate of the year. The next tailgate will be on Oct. 8.

Jeremiyah Jeffery, a freshman marketing major, said. “It’s great to see the whole campus coming together.”

Thursday was a success for the fans and the Bears.

“Everyone is hanging out, everyone is out here having a good time,” said Terry Campbell, senior construction management major, “and there (are) really never any problems that I ever

see.”

The Bears didn’t have any trouble on their side as they went on to root for Southwestern College 57-0.

The next tailgate and home game will be Saturday, Oct. 8. The bears will take on South Dakota State at 2 p.m.

Martin: “Don’t Breathe” will take your breath away Spencer Martin Columnist @Spencer_XC Don’t move. Don’t touch anything. Don’t make a sound.

The recently premiered film “Don’t Breathe,” directed by Fede Alvarez, portrays a gripping experience of a classic burglary-gone-wrong crossed with a thriller/horror movie.

Three friends, Rocky, Money and Alex — played by Jane Levy, Daniel Zovatto and Dylan Minnette — spend their

free time committing low-end robberies of homes in the Detroit area using Alex’s connection to his father’s security systems.

They don’t steal cash. Only things they can fence for money. Whenever they save up enough, they aim to finally pull themselves out of their deadend lives in Detroit.

So when they figure out there’s an easy target, the Gulf War veteran blinded in combat — played by Stephen Lang — they decide to go in for one last score. One that could put them

on the fast track out of Detroit and on the way to a more comfortable locale.

While the injured veteran appears to be an easy target, things quickly get complicated in what initially seems like a cakewalk of a job.

The would-be burglars are soon fighting for their lives.

Twists and turns along the way will keep the audience on the edge of their seat and certainly left me breathless in a number of scenes.

The cinematography is great. I even wanted to pause

the movie at points and admire the skill of the camera work.

Good use of sound and the tight surroundings made for a feeling of claustrophobia that can make the viewer feel trapped along with the main characters.

Overall, I really enjoyed the film. It was suspenseful, uncomfortable and even disturbing at parts. Filled with welltimed jump scares and lingering danger, “Don’t Breathe” is definitely worth seeing in theaters.

Word to the wise though,

this movie certainly earns its R rating. There is violence throughout the film and one particularly uncomfortable scene associated with rape. So if any of that makes you uncomfortable, maybe don’t go see it in theaters or wait to watch it at home so you can stop or fast-forward if necessary.

Give it a shot over the weekend if you have time.

Viewer beware, not everyone is as they seem. But try to stay calm. And, above all else, don’t breathe.

10 THE-STANDARD.ORG

THE STANDARD

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2016