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Table of Contents ACADEMIC LIFE
7 Welcome from MSU President Clif Smart 8 Surviving online classes 10 Standard online 11 Staying organized 12 Utilizing professors 14 Off-campus study spots 16 Studying 101 18 Undecided majors 19 Hidden bookstores 20 Textbooks 22 Study away 23 Academic calendar 24 Tutoring services STUDENT LIFE
27 Campus culture 28 Bucket list 30 Odd classes
33 Bear Line 34 Fun under 21 36 Homesickness 37 Coffee shops 38 MSU history 40 Health options 41 Thrift shops 42 Transfer tips 44 Clubs on campus 46 Parking sucks 47 MO State 28 48 Managing BoomerMeals 50 Campus ministries 52 Student employment 54-55 Should I rush? 56 Campus events 58 How to workout 60 Free activities in SGF 64 Balancing school/ social life 66 How to party smart
67 Rush events 68 First-year failures 70-71 Killing time on campus 73 Coming this semester 74-75 Headlines from last year 76 Where to get your service hours 78-79 Where to eat tacos 80 Places to work 81 Bad roommate 82 What to do in the PSU 84 Notable alumni 85 Walkable places 86 Hidden gems 87 Commuter advice 88 Three pillars of a Bear 89 Staying healthy on a budget
Standard staff Advertising staff Tyler Krtek sales Mark Phillips sales Jason Thompson sales Tessa Phongsavath graphic design
Editorial staff Wyatt Wheeler editor-in-chief Emily Joshu managing editor Cortlynn Stark news editor Sarah Teague life editor Alec McChesney sports editor Ryan Welch photo editor Taylor Balleau copy editor Sarah Hollstrom copy editor Alexander Ulrich copy editor/reporter
Reporters/Photographers Megan Burke reporter/photographer Matt Campanelli reporter Shelby Dowler reporter
Hanna Flanagan reporter Mary Kay Gagnepain trainee reporter Collin Hadley photographer Katie Haynes reporter Maddie Knapp trainee reporter Trevor Martin reporter Maria Meluso reporter Brenner Moore reporter Collin O’Connell photographer Maddie Russell trainee reporter Chloe Skaar reporter Hanna Sumpter reporter Nina Todea reporter/photographer Bailey Vassalli reporter/photographer Mike Volding reporter Blaine Wheeler reporter Aly Weitkamp reporter
Professional staff Jack Dimond faculty adviser Sandy King advertising manager
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Make the most of your Missouri State experience (or don’t)
WYATT WHEELER going to be, and you’re definiteEditor-in-Chief | @realYitWheeler ly not going to take the same one that I took. I remember sitting down with In fact, there’s only one edisome high school friends during tor-in-chief of the school newsthe summer going into my junior paper every year. There’s one year of college. student body president and The upcoming year was going there’s (hopefully) one starting to be a little bit different than my quarterback every year. previous years of college. I deI’m not here to tell you that cided during the first semester of you need to keep your dorm my sophomore year at Northern room door open or to tell you to Illinois University that I was go- be sure to hit up all the Welcome ing to transfer to Missouri State. Weekend activities. You don’t “Why are you transferring?” have to do that. It’s up to you. a friend asked. What also is up to you is what “I want to go somewhere you make of your experience at where I can grow up,” was my Missouri State. response. If you join an organization Well that’s a pretty grown-up and decide you love it, give it decision, dontcha think? Already your all. You could one day be had that part down. the president of your fraternity I hope you’re here partly be- or be one of the leaders on the cause you want to grow up. ultimate Frisbee team. We all take different paths to Or you could just be a team get to where we are as far as player. You can enjoy what growing into the people we’re you’re doing and have more time
for other things you like to do. It’s up to you. If you go to class (You probably should. Again, I’m not going to tell you what to do), make friends with the person sitting next to you. You could one day host a weekly sports show with that person or host whatever weekly show that you’re into. Or you could sit in the back corner of the room and not say anything. It’s always an awkward laugh for everyone else when the teacher forgets your name but, again, it’s up to you. You might decide you want to get good grades and stay in on a weekend. There’s no shame in that. You might decide you want to go out the night before a test. You’re probably fine, or at least you keep telling yourself that. It’s up to you. My point is, you have to make your decisions and you have to
live with them. There are many different combinations of decisions that go into your everyday life that you’re ultimately going to have to live with. You picked Missouri State to be the place where you make those decisions. Make them count. Check that. You picked Missouri State because this is where you want to pay thousands of dollars to make those decisions. Make every dollar count. In the end, it’s all up to you. You could either be a leader of something you love or you could be sitting in a dorm room planning out your transfer to another school. Not everyone gets a chance at a redo. Make the most out of this life you chose while you have it. Again, I’m not telling you Wyatt Wheeler what to do. It’s up to you.
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‘You’re part of a university that’s on the rise’ President Smart welcomes you to MSU
how proud I am to work here. Being president is a suit-and-tie job on most days, but you will see me around campus in Missouri State gear, Whether you’re a new student here for the too. I can’t wait for BearFest Village on football first time or are back to continue your journey, Saturdays where I will proudly wear my maroon I’d like to welcome you to Missouri State. Bear-head-logo pants. You’re part of a university that’s on Enjoy Springfield the rise and is being recognized more on a national level. For My wife Gail and I have lived example, in the last year, in Springfield since 1992, and we set a record for enwe’re proud to call this city rollment, our Chorale home. Springfield has a viperformed at the presbrant scene with so much idential inauguration to do all year long. Gail and our baseball team and I really enjoy the arts reached the NCAA in town, whether it’s Super Regionals for watching a play at Coger the second time in Theatre by our theater and three seasons. dance students, going to Student experience is First Friday Art Walk or the common thread among having dinner at one of the those stories, and that’s why local restaurants downtown. I’m writing to you today. We You can find out more at want to provide a special experiwww.springfieldmo.org. ence for you. Here are five ways you can get involved and make the most of your time Follow Missouri State on as a Bear. social media If you want to be in the know about Give back and be a what’s going on, follow these university #CitizenBear social media accounts. Oh, and follow me, too. I’m: Missouri State’s mission is in public affairs, which means we encourage students to partic- • @ClifSmart on Twitter. ipate in service opportunities. Many of you • @MissouriState – Twitter and Instagram may already volunteer either here in town or • @MissouriStateU – Facebook and Snapchat wherever home is for you. If you don’t, or you’re looking for something new, I invite you The university also has a few key hashtags to sign up for the Community Engagement you should know about and use: Project on Sept. 9. The project kicks off Public Affairs Week, Sept. 9-15, as one of the univer• #GoMaroon for all things Missouri State sity’s public affairs signature events. • #CitizenBear for public affairs for athletics Join student organizations •• #MSUBears #BearGrads for commencement We have more than 300 organizations on • #BearsHomecoming for Homecoming campus, so it’s very likely that you can find one or more that’s right for you. The list inSo there you have it. If you do one or more cludes our fraternities and sororities, athletics of those five things, I think you will be on your spirit organizations, political clubs and many way toward a great year on campus. And if you more. I was involved in several clubs when I see me out and about this year, please say helwas in college, which made my undergrad ex- lo. perience that much better. I encourage you to do the same. Best wishes, CLIF SMART MSU President | @ClifSmart
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Class without the classroom Surviving online classes without forgetting about them EMILY JOSHU Managing Editor | @EmilyJoshu It’s the beginning of the semester, and you log on to Blackboard one last time before the first day. You have your class schedule memorized, and are — almost — positive that you will not get lost in Strong Hall for that 8 a.m. history class. However, as you log on to My Missouri State and skim your list of courses, you realize something: one of your classes is online. Maybe it was the only section offered for that course, or maybe you just wanted to avoid getting up early three days per week. Regardless, online classes are a great opportunity to work on your own time and avoid going to an actual classroom. The challenge comes from actually remembering to do the work and not forgetting that you signed up for the class in the first place. To avoid stumbling back to the Blackboard page four weeks into the semester and panicking, there are a number of things you can do.
Invest in a planner Many upperclassmen will admit that they have started a semester using a planner and then forgotten about it after a few weeks. When it comes to online classes, actually using that planner is essential for self-discipline. The professor should have a syllabus and schedule posted online, so use that to write down every due date for the semester. Then, block out a specific amount of time each week to tackle the online assignments for the week. If you make it a habit to check and update your planner daily, you will always be aware of when assignments are due, without the professor having to tell you in a classroom.
Turn on Blackboard notifications
Yes, they can get annoying after awhile when the professor decides to update his or her entire assignment list all at once. Yes, you will have the urge to ignore them. However, down-
loading the free Blackboard app and making sure notifications are on can help you stay on top of all assignments as soon as they are uploaded. Also, you will be more likely to check your grades as soon as they are updated if your phone is bugging you about them, which allows for more time to bounce back from shaky scores.
Meet the professor
Believe it or not, there is an actual professor assigning work through the computer. It may be tempting to take advantage of the distance and steer clear of the professor, but meeting them makes the experience more personal. Some online professors upload videos of themselves at various points in the semester or post pictures, but it still doesn’t compare to actually talking to them like you would in a classroom. Take advantage of office hours and spend a few minutes getting to know the professor and asking questions. Who knows, you may get your borderline grade rounded up if the
professor can put a face to the name when finals roll around.
Make friends in unlikely places
Online classes often feel like a fairly independent experience since you never actually see your classmates. That being said, the sense of community that comes from a traditional classroom can feel lost. However, there are still ways to connect with your classmates. Under the Tools section of Blackboard, there is a class roster where you can see the names of every other person in that section of your class. Use this to reach out and send emails to your classmates. This comes in handy when you’re unsure about an upcoming assignment, want to review notes, or get a study group together for a test. Yes, online classes let you to sleep in, and with these tips, you will be much less likely to forget about the class in the first place. Enjoy taking notes from bed instead of in a classroom at 8 a.m.
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‘Do you have a plan?’ ‘I don’t even have a pla-’ Staying organized in college is tough, but not impossible EMILY JOSHU Managing Editor | @EmilyJoshu Remember being in elementary school, packing up your backpack making sure everything was in order for the first day of school, unable to sleep from excitement. Your clothes were picked out days in advance, your lunch already decided, and your toothy grin ready for your mom’s obligatory first-day-of-school picture. In college, however, we roll out of bed and run out the door with a Pop-Tart in our mouths as we swear to be more organized this year. With a few simple tips, it’s still possible to make college life as organized and easy as elementary school.
clothes for the next day can cut down on the number of days in a row that you wear the same pair of yoga pants
Use a planner
If you take the time to write everything down and plan out the week ahead, a planner can easily become the center of your life and the key to staying organized throughout the semester. To ensure that it doesn’t fall apart when it slips to the bottom of your backpack, try to find a hardcover one. However, they don’t have to be expensive, designer products; places like Amazon sell similar quality planners for the entire academic year without destroying your bank account. After getting that planner, write down every important date one week in advance and include things like appointments and work schedules. Also, be sure to check it at least At least a couple times every semester, you one per day. will walk out the door with the wrong binder and not realize until you get halfway to class. Without fail, every time the professor is To avoid this, distinguish each subject with a lecturing from a PowerPoint presentation, he certain color. For example, college algebra could have all or she will switch slides before you finish writred materials, while English could have all blue ing. Thus, your notes are messy and sometimes materials. You can even write down assignments illegible, which makes you less likely to go with a certain color pen for each subject. So back and study them. when you should have left five minutes ago Taking the time outside of class to rewrite and are grabbing everything for class, you will notes, especially before a test, helps not only know exactly what to grab based on it’s color with memorization, but with keeping importit is. ant information organized for midterms and finals. Copy down the most vital information and highlights terms, taking your time to make It may remind you of your mom insisting sure that everything stays neat. This takes less to get ready for school the night before, but than an hour of your day, and this way, you early preparation cuts down on time in the will actually be able to read your own handmorning and ensures that you don’t forget writing. anything. Though organization becomes more difficult Check your schedule for the upcoming to maintain throughout college, just a few simday and pack up everything before going to ple improvements can help keep your life intact bed, to ensure that you will have everything when the school year gets into full swing. necessary for the day ahead. Even laying out
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Your professors are not monsters Don’t be scared of professors; they can help you in many ways throughout the semester HANNA FLANAGAN Staff Reporter | @hanna_flanagan As incoming college freshman, we often hear things like “connect with your professors” or “build relationships with faculty.” But at a public university, this can be easier said than done. Getting to know an instructor, or even introducing yourself to one, can be awkward and intimidating. But here is why it is important.
Start off strong
Introducing yourself to a professor, especially one who teaches a large lecture-hall course, is beneficial because it forces your name to stand out amongst your peers on a long enrollment list. According to MSU academic adviser Christina Bowles, taking the time to meet your instructor face-to-face will make strong first impression. She said it can also lead
to your success in a class that might require extra questions or help. The professor will be able to put your face to your name if you ask a question during class or ask for help over email. The professor’s office hours and contact information will always be one of the first things covered in a college course — syllabus material on Day 1. Some professors push the importance of office hours more than others, but almost all of them are available outside of class at least once a week. Bowles said office hours are helpful for both students and professors. For one, she said it helps a student get to know their professor in a different way and in a different setting. But it can also be a time for a professor to learn about their students’ lives outside of class. This is particularly helpful if a student has a valid reason for missing class or showing up late, such as commuting a long distance to class,
sports practices or taking care of a child. Personal issues that might hinder a student’s ability to perform well in a course will probably not be brought up during an in-class conversation, but are perfect subjects to discuss during office hours. “It allows the student to see that professor as an actual person with a life,” Bowles said. “It also can generate conversations that don’t happen in class.”
Keep a good thing going It is a great idea to build a connection with a professor while you are in his or her class, but it can also be a good idea to continue this relationship after the semester is over. Bowles said, in some cases, a student might have a certain professor multiple times during their time at MSU. Staying in contact with these professors will make the transitions from one of their classes to the next much smoother. “I love hearing from (students) and hearing about what’s going on in their lives after they’ve taken my class,”
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Staying in contact with a professor that impacted your college career can pay off in the future as well. These are the mentors who will write letters of recommendation for you or become references on your resumes as you prepare for internships and jobs. College is the time to build these types of strong relationships with the people who have influenced your journey the most.
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Students study at the Park Central Branch Library branch in downtown. SHELBY DOWLER Staff Reporter | @DowlerShelby54 Finding a place to study without getting constantly distracted or bothered can be invaluable. Sometimes your dorm or the campus library can be too distracting or busy to get things done. Here are a few off-campus study spots you might want to check out if you are experiencing distractions or simply want a change of scenery.
Libraries
Park Central Branch Library This library is located in downtown Springfield at 128 Park Central Square. It offers a small selection of fiction and nonfictions books, magazines and newspapers as well as DVDs, CDs and audiobooks. Park Central also has computers with internet connection and database access. It’s hours are 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library This library is located southeast of campus at 2214 S. Brentwood Blvd. It offers a large selection of books, magazines, CDs and DVDs. This library also has internet access. It’s hours are 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Midtown Carnegie Branch Library This library is located northwest of campus at 397 E. Central St. This library offers a large selection of materials, internet access as well as meeting rooms and study rooms. Big Momma’s cafe is also located in the library to help fuel your studies. Its hours are 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8:30 to 6 p.m. on Friday and 8:30 to 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Parks
Phelps Grove Park Phelps Grove park is about four blocks South of campus. The park is part of the Phelps Grove Neighborhood. It features many benches, picnic tables and a pavilion that make great places to study or read a book. Jenny Lincoln Park This park is located about three blocks West of campus at the end of Monroe Street/Bear Boulevard and there are many shady trees to sit under and study. There are tables and benches as well. It is a short walk from campus if you need a change of scenery. Jordan Valley Park Jordan Valley Park is located about three blocks North of campus across from Hammons Field on East Trafficway Street. The park offers stone benches, fountains and a few large trees.
Coffee shops
The Potter’s House This coffee shop is located directly east of campus at 724 S. National Ave. This one is popular among Missouri State students. It offers indoor and outdoor seating and a warm, welcoming atmosphere Potter’s House also has a large menu of fairly-priced drinks and snacks to fuel your studying. Panera Bread Just up the street from Potter’s House is Panera Bread at 500 S. National Ave. Panera offers lots of seating, internet access and a large menu of food and drinks. It is also popular place for MSU students. Downtown Coffee Shops There are many coffee shops in downtown Springfield as well. Mudhouse, The Coffee Ethic, Kingdom Coffee and European Cafe are just a few.
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Studying 101 Don’t fall victim to all-nighters and cramming ALY WEITKAMP Staff Reporter | @AlyWeitkamp Studying for classes sometimes gets tricky, especially when there are so many different things going on around. However, almost everyone in college needs to take the time away from the parties and social events to study. “I always get distracted if I stay at home so I usually go to the library,” sophomore entrepreneurship major Nick Sparacino said. “If I really need to focus I do not even let myself listen to music because I just end up playing on my phone. “I usually type up my notes online and print them to study. I also type everything into Quizlet because they have a lot of study tools that help me memorize everything.” There are many tools to help students study, like Quizlet. Different students have different techniques to help them study. “Flash cards are helpful when I need to know a lot of terms,” junior public relations major Samantha McGinnis said. McGinnis said different subjects call for different study techniques. While some subjects call for flash cards, others call for a different approach. “With math, repetition is key. I’ve found doing 5-8 of the same type of problem really helps me learn the material,” McGinnis said. Like how McGinnis uses different techniques, sophomore cell and molecular biology major Ashleigh Baker studies for her science
classes differently than she does for some of her other classes. “For my harder science classes I like to study with other people,” Baker said. “Talking to people about the material and going over it with them helps it stick a little better for me. “Also if there was something I really did not get, I had an easier time talking to my friends than approaching a professor for a class that nearly filled the lecture hall.” In general, there are many study techniques and tips which can be used for almost all classes. According to goconqr.com, one of the best tips is to exercise. Research conducted by the University of Illinois has shown 20 minutes of exercise before an exam has been shown to improve performance. “Staying organized such as dating every assignment and putting all of your assignments in order in a binder helps me,” McGinnis said. “If I know what day we worked on it, I can look back in the binder for my notes or practice problems.” Staying organized can also help students keep track of what they need to study. Making and keeping a study schedule can help improve study habits and grades immensely. Also, keeping a well-kept, organized notebook helps when it comes to studying. “I tried to always write down assignments, projects, speeches and other things in my planner the day they were assigned and the day they were due, so I would not forget about anything,” Baker said.
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You’ll discover the major for you
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new things, discover what you love and find your passion. And sometimes, the only way to do that is to find out what you don’t like. So, what should you do if you are unsure of your direction in college? First off, don’t put pressure on yourself. You’re going to figure it out, in due time. With that said, take a variety of classes and make the most of your general education courses in order to help you find your passion. In your first few years at MSU, you’ll be required to take courses such as English, biology, Physics, History and more. Taking these courses will put you in the right direction to make the decisions for your future. Singling out the fact you aren’t meant for math or science will help you discover your love for the arts, education, nursing or any other number of potential futures. Or vice versa. One thing is certain: Your life isn’t over if you’re unsure of the direction you’re headed in. And no matter what, you will find the major for you and you will conquer college. So take your time, don’t worry about your family members badgering you about your major, and follow your passion. Because in the end, following your passion will make all of your decisions easier.
Picture this: You just finished your first semester at Missouri State University, are headed home for winter break, and you couldn’t be more excited for home-cooked meals, your own bed and time to watch Netflix. As you are going about loving your life, you head out to your family’s holiday party, where you expect to have a great time. Instead, you are bombarded with questions about your relationships, your lack of a job, and most pressing, the fact you still haven’t declared a major. If you find yourself in this scenario, I have three words of advice: let it go. Why should you let it go, you may ask? Because I know the exact scenario you’re in. But, how? Because I didn’t declare a major until my junior year of college, and I am in the process of a victory lap at MSU. Now, let’s be clear: I am in no way telling you to wait until you’re a junior in college to declare a major. However, I am telling you that it’s OK if you must wait until then to know what you want to do for the rest of your life. In two years, you may change your major three times. And, that’s OK. In fact, I encourage you to attempt to learn
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Buy, sell books at Springfield bookstores Magic portals wait to be discovered in the pages CHLOE SKAAR Staff Reporter | @chloeskaar In Stephen King’s “On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft,” he states that books are “a uniquely portable magic.” If he is correct, which King often is, then Springfield, and its countless bookstores, is filled with both portals and magic — usually for a discounted price.
BookMarx
A true thief of afternoons if there ever was one, BookMarx supplies downtown Springfield with wellloved classics and brand-new bestsellers of every possible genre. Customers go there to peruse dozens of shelves filled with used books, stand in that scent of wooden floors and aged stories, and even say “hello” to the store’s frequent feline sales associate, Squash. BookMarx is located close to campus at 325 E. Walnut St. and is open from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday
through Saturday, noon to 7 p.m. counted appropriately per item; howMondays and is closed on Sundays. ever, its inventory is as dignified as Barnes & Noble’s. Book Rack Half Price Books can be found in The Book Rack chain prides itself on an immense selection of paperback and hardback books; a selection that is constantly cycling new reads for avid customers. Described by their website as “regularly changing,” their book collection consists of stories sold and tales traded. Book Rack is located at 311 W. Central St. and is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. every day, except its day off: Sunday.
Half Price Books
This family-owned bookstore is certainly a gem to its neighbors. Half Price Books provides Springfield with a hearty collection of books, movies and music in a variety of formats. True to its name, the selection at Half Price Books is dis-
the Plaza Shopping Center at 1950 S. Glenstone Ave. and is closed on Sundays but open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. all other days.
Hooked on Books
Another chain, Hooked on Books, has a point of pride in its widespread business: Across the Midwest, the stores have a stock totaling over 100,000 books — a number sure to intrigue any hungry reader in Springfield. The store will sell, buy and trade with any customer, provided the books are in an acceptable condition. The bookshelves here are
seemingly endless. Hooked on Books is located at 2756 S. Campbell Ave. and does business Monday through Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. On Sundays, business hours are 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Renaissance Books
Located on Montclair, Renaissance Books and Gifts is about a 15-minute drive from MSU’s camps, but the extensive selection of eccentric goodies makes the store well worth the trip. Upon entering, customers are greeted by shelves of an impressive jewelry and knick-knack collection, presumably providing the “and Gifts” to the store’s name. As far as books, the selection nearly shames the knick-knacks. Renaissance Books and Gifts is at 1337 E. Montclair St. and their hours are Monday through Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with Sunday hours listed as noon to 5 p.m.
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Where should you buy your textbooks? MADDIE RUSSELL Trainee Reporter | @Maddie636 With college tuition on the rise, adding on the price of textbooks brings your bill to an even greater number. You buy every book on the “required textbooks” list and several months later, the overpriced and underutilized “mandatory” textbooks linger with us. They become oversized paperweights hidden away in the backs of closets or tucked into desk drawers after its one use for one class has been fulfilled. Selling your textbooks back to the bookstore can be hit or miss, but most often you’ll never get the full price back. Whether you’re looking to buy, rent or sell, here are some resources to utilize if you’re looking for the best buying or selling deals.
these books can be pricey, adding some bookstore coupons can bring the prices down and keep more money in your pocket. (Tip: The MSU Planners come with coupons inside.) 717 Florence Ave. 417-836-5403 Missouristatebookstore.com
Textbucks
Looking for something locally? Textbucks is located less than a mile off campus and has both a storefront and a website. If you’re looking to buy online, locate your books using ISBN codes on their website. If you’re in the store, just hand an employee your book list and they’ll locate them for you. You can also sell your books in person or on the website as well. If you’re not receiving a price you’re happy with, prices fluctuate depending on demand, so coming back in a few weeks may land you with a better offer. Missouri State Bookstore “The best time to buy textbooks Missouri State carries quite a few would be the week before classes textbooks that are only exclusive to start,” Textbucks Manager Austin Missouri State University. While Sickmyre said. “That is when we are
going to have the most books available for students. The week before finals week would be the best time (for students) to sell, we’re going to be needing books at that point and that’s when we’ll be offering our highest prices.” 607 E. Madison St., Suite 100
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Student Book Exchange
This store is also located close to campus and has great deals on brand new books. Whether you want to visit their website or storefront, their customer service is great if you have questions. Prices will vary if you’re wanting to sell used books, but if you’re not happy with the offers given, waiting a few weeks and then coming back could get you more cash. “As soon as students start registering for classes, I suggest that they call us or come in and give us their course information so we can start putting orders in,” Student Book Exchange Manager Adam Hoots
said. “Sometimes we may not have the books they need right away, so putting in those orders right at the beginning gives us time to get them and students can relax for the summer and not have to worry about finding their books.” 633 S. Kimbrough Ave. 417-866-6880 Mybookdaddy.com
Chegg
This site is great if you’re looking to rent books for classes that not a lot of your peers would be taking. Type in the ISBN codes of the books you’re looking for and within minutes your order can be placed. If you need your book immediately, most often they can give you a code for an online copy that’s available for a few days (really comes in handy if you buy your textbooks last minute.) When you’re ready to send them back, print off the free return label and ship your books back in the box you received them in. They also have discounts nearly
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Talk To Friends
Crack open those ancient GroupMe chats and start messaging people you know. Roommates, other classmates, friends of friends, that one guy you met that one time, etc. If you’re looking for textbooks that are for general education classes, most likely, someone you know will have taken those courses at some point and will be wanting to get those books off their hands and into yours.
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Know before you go: Studying abroad Whether it’s across the pond or across the globe, studying abroad is more than just getting a passport MARIA MELUSO Staff Reporter | @MariaMeluso Summer isn’t the only opportunity for students to travel thanks to MSU Study Away Programs and their numerous providers. Before deciding to study abroad, there are a few important things to understand about the different avenues available to students. In order to study away from MSU, most students apply both through Study Away and a provider. These providers range from competitive exchange programs to less competitive affiliate programs. This, according to Elizabeth Strong, director of Study Away Programs, is for safety and student support. “With the individual processes and requirements of each exchange, students may need additional assistance, which is where providers come in,” Strong said. “The support a student receives is from start to finish, including assistance and direction through admissions paperwork, course registration, credit transfer, visa applications, flight bookings, housing applications and placement.”
She added that providers often include local, onsite staff offering continual support to students studying abroad. Some of these programs include consortium exchange programs, like the International Student Exchange Program and Magellan, and affiliate programs like International Studies Abroad. Additionally, MSU participates in several direct exchanges to countries like
France, Australia and the Czech Republic. Morgan Partlow, a junior professional writing major studying abroad in Plymouth, England, for the fall 2017 semester, said having the affiliate prog r a m s vvhelped her get her questions answered. “It was easy to find out about the program and what students who had already attended thought of their time abroad,” she said.
She also thought having the affiliate programs allowed for a wider range of options to choose from, particularly if budgets are tight. “I think the affiliate programs are an awesome way for MSU to be able to offer more opportunities for students with a wider price range. This makes it possible for more and more students to be able to participate in Study Away. Ultimately, they made it possible for me to study abroad for an entire semester.” There are also opportunities to study directly through the university with Missouri State’s Study in China program at Liaoning Normal University and Qingdao University, the Missouri London Program at the University of Roehampton, and week long faculty-led programs during university breaks. As for why students should study abroad, Strong had this to say: “Take this opportunity to travel the world with no commitments but to study and learn about new cultures. Studying abroad is an experience unlike any other.”
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Get help at these four tutoring services NINA TODEA Staff Reporter | @Todea_NinaM Struggling during midterms? Having writer’s block? Can’t seem to understand the File photo by MADDY CUSHMAN/THE STANDARD concept that everyone else in class does? Meyer Library is open from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. You can apply to be a tutor after at least one full semester at MSU. Don’t fret. Missouri State has more tutoring services to help you out than you might ever courses in biomedical sciences, chemistry and physics. Attendance of sessions is voluntary, use. but attending instead of struggling to understand the material on your own will help you out in the long run. For students, it’s a chance to comLocated on the first floor of Meyer Library, pare notes and test yourselves. the Bear CLAW (Center for Learning and WritEach study session is led by a PASS leader, ing) is the most used tutoring service on cam- a student who has successfully completed the pus. The Bear CLAW is staffed by student course. The fall 2017 PASS session schedule employees, and is unique in the fact that it can be found online at pass.missouristate.edu. features drop-in tutoring, or tutoring without the need of an appointment. Drop-in tutoring subjects include mathematics, business, science and more. TRiO Student Support Services is structured The Writing Center is also a big part of the a bit differently than the typical tutoring service. Bear CLAW. This academic support service is TRiO focuses on first-generation, low-income used for workshopping papers, regardless of and disabled students, and aims to supply these course, topic or stage of completion. A week students with all the academic needs to succeed. or two prior to midterms and finals, students This means that in order to receive services frequently flock to the Writing Center for from a TRiO program, you must apply and be last-minute needs. Walk-ins are welcome, but accepted into the program. keep in mind that priority is given to scheduled TRiO is not a one-stop, fix-all program, but appointments, which can be made following rather a support system throughout your college the TutorTrac link on My Missouri State or in career that assists students with tutoring, acaperson. demic advising, scholarships and study skills. The Bear CLAW is open during regular library hours.
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Peer assisted study sessions (PASS)
If the Bear CLAW isn’t cutting it, look into peer-assisted study sessions. These study sessions are meant for “historically difficult classes,” according to the PASS website, such as
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Your professor
Many students see this as a daunting task. It’s not easy to admit you could use help, and going directly to the professor can be scary. However, sitting down with a professor during their office hours, or even by appointment, is extremely beneficial. The one-on-one tutoring and assistance you receive from your professor will be exactly as
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The TRiO office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Meyer Library 109. they understand and teach the material, and exactly as they might write it onto the exam itself. Your professor will be delighted to answer questions about the material, and a student being engaged and asking questions makes teaching worthwhile.
The best time to sit down with a professor is a few days before any exam. Ask to review processes, theories and clear up any misunderstandings you may have. Most importantly, as for any study session, go prepared and do not waste anyone’s time.
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Live like a Bear
From coffee to screaming preachers, MSU has a campus culture unlike any other It seems simple — so simple that it may be tempting to just ignore this rule all together. But walking in the bike lane is a sure way to anger other students and could cause a collision. So even if you are changing directions or crossing to a different sidewalk, avoid the red.
Elevator Etiquette
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Students use the bike lane to navigate campus.
Taking a crowded elevator to the second floor of any building is typically frowned upon by society. But this is especially true when it comes to the dorms at MSU, some of which are eight stories high. While walking up the stairs after a long day of classes is not fun for anyone, walking from the lobby to the second floor is more manageable than walking from the lobby to the eighth floor. If you notice a line of students waiting for the elevator and you live on the second or third floor, take the stairs if you want to avoid the glares.
Wind
Campus culture involves the little things that make each university unique. They are the things that are important to know but hard to learn unless you have been a student for awhile. So here’s a crash course about MSU culture.
If Chicago is called the Windy City, MSU should be called the Windy Campus. Expect windy weather year-round. This is common all over campus, but is is especially windy near the Foster Recreation Center. The path, or tunnel as it is sometimes called, that leads to the Rec is incredibly windy at all times of the day. Although this type of weather can be annoying at times, the tweets you will see from students complaining or joking about the wind are definitely entertaining.
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If you happen to come across a few middle-aged men speaking to a crowd or shouting things at students walking by, especially in front of Plaster Stadium, do not be alarmed. What you are probably seeing is a sermon by the infamous Brother Jed, or one of the other preachers who pay regular visits to MSU. They are hard to miss while walking through campus, as they exercise their freedom of speech in a pretty dramatic fashion. If you do not want to be singled out among the crowd or targeted by these preachers, just keep on walking.
Bike Lane
Nothing screams “freshman” more than a student who is obliviously walking down the middle of the bike lane. The bike lane is marked with symbols of a bicycle and is separated from the walk path with a row of bricks. Basically, stay on the white sidewalk; the red-colored sidewalk indicates a biking lane.
The Starbucks located in the basement of Plaster Student Union is easily one of the most popular destinations on campus. It is never not busy. This is noteworthy because if you are looking for somewhere to grab a quick coffee five minutes before class, this is not the place to go. This Starbucks is much better for study dates or catching up with friends.
Bear Line
The Bear Line is a super-effective way to transport around campus. Part of the reason that many students rely on the Bear Line shuttles is because they are almost always running. This level of efficiency is made possible by the Bear Line drivers themselves. So do not leisurely walk out in front of a Bear Line or expect one to wait for you if you are running late. Chances are, they will not stop for you; they probably will not even slow down.
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staircase in Plaster Student Union are some good spots for nap time.
Get a picture in front of the PSU bear statue
He’s always there and extremely photogenic.
Watch a sunset from the top floor of Meyer Library
It’s beautiful and a good moment to reflect on the day. Include epic movie background music for added effect.
Lay on the lawn in front of Carrington Hall
The Historic Quadrangle is a peaceful place to read, nap or throw around a Frisbee.
Play in a game of Humans v. Zombies
MoState Bucket List File photo by BAILEY VASSALLI /THE STANDARD SHELBY DOWLER Staff Reporter | @DowlerShelby54 A bucket list is a list of things you want to do before you die or “kick the bucket.” Since you are probably not going through a midlife crisis right now, let’s focus on activities you might want to do and experiences you might want to have before you graduate from MSU. Here are some suggestions to help you create your personal Missouri State bucket list.
Get retweeted or mentioned on Twitter by @ThePSUBear, @MSUCampushawk or, the head honcho himself, @ClifSmart
The Twitterverse on campus is thriving and pretty entertaining. If you do not have a Twitter account, it might benefit you to have one while you’re at MSU. Give @TheStandard_
MSU a follow too. *wink wink*
Go to at least one game for every sport
mering, splendid.” — Office of Study Away Programs (magic carpet ride not included)
Grab a hot drink and listen to some great music at SAC’s Coffee Shop Sound
Football, basketball, softball, volleyball, baseball, ice hockey, soccer and more. MSU student-athletes work hard year-round to keep Student Activities Council provides coffee, in shape and improve themselves for the next season. Showing school spirit and support for tea and cookies while talented acoustic guitar players play songs. It’s pretty relaxing. them is priceless.
Go into every academic building and residence hall on campus Once you memorize your weekly schedule, you usually stick to a few buildings and rarely go out of your way. It’s a big campus; go exploring!
Get a selfie with Boomer and Clif Smart
Are you a boss at Call of Duty Zombies or a survival enthusiast? Try your hand at a real-life zombie apocalypse game that happens on campus every semester.
Go to a Tough Talk
Tough Talks aren’t necessarily “fun,” but they are extremely eye-opening and can give you a new insight to a debate or issue you might not have considered before.
Make the Dean’s List at least once
“If you think you can do a thing or think you can’t do a thing, you’re right.” — Henry Ford. Do the thing! Make the Dean’s List!
Befriend one of the dining hall employees at Garst or Blair-Shannon
The dining hall staff works hard to prepare food and clean up the dining hall each day. A Lots of Insta and FB likes when you get a simple “hello” could brighten their day. pic with the Prez and Boomer.
Take a nap in a random spot on campus
Don’t put your feet in the fountain.
Sleep is healthy and easier than exercising. People walk through the fountain mist on That’s a win-win! The couches on the library’s their way to class and probably don’t want misty “I can show you the world, shining, shim- fourth floor and the chairs underneath the main foot water on them. Don’t be gross.
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MSU’s home for peculiar classes A guide to the most interesting, bizarre classes that MSU offers More odd classes at MSU CHLOE SKAAR Staff Reporter | @chloeskaar
It’s no secret that Missouri State offers its students a unique and fun college experience. But many students don’t realize some classes at MSU are just as eccentric as campus life. From horseback riding to self-defense to ballroom dancing, MSU’s diversity in courses compliments the diversity of its student body. There is something to learn each any and every area of interest. John Stinson, who graduated from MSU in 2017 with a degree in Mass Media and Digital Film Production, took KIN 118: Bowling, during his senior year. He said he took the course to acquire a new skill, and did just that. “I decided to take (a bowling class) because I love bowling, but was wildly bad at it,” Stinson said. “And it’s always nice to take on another talent.” Stinson said that despite bowling being a far cry from the nature of the rest of his classes, he felt it was useful and added some variety to his education. He also said he was drawn to take the course because it gave him a chance to increase his bowling skills much more than taking trips to a bowling alley would have. “You never know if you’re going to be at a bowling alley, but at least you can have the reassurance that you’ll bring some skills with you when you do,” Stinson said. “When it comes to learning new things, I basically went in blind, so each day there was a chance to learn a new, interesting bit of information.” KIN 118 teaches students the history, rules and techniques of bowling in the fall as a first block course. Chance Nichols, a 2017 graduate of MSU’s Theatre and Dance Department, took the 328 Stage Combat class combat class as part of his acting major. He said the class is useful to students who want to pursue a career in theatre and a unique kind of exercise for those who are not. “I would totally recommend people take this class,” Nichols said. “It’s not just for theatre
Riding for Horse Training, AGS 262 Wine Appreciation for Consumers, AGP 300 Folk and Square Dance, KIN 126 Western Square Dance, KIN 128 Ballroom Dance, KIN 136 Self Defense, KIN 149 Disney Animation, MED 300 C.S. Lewis, REL 341 World Hunger, BMS 345 Serial Killers, CRM 305
majors. It’s a fun way to get some exercise. I especially liked the warm ups we did each class, sometimes it was running and stretching and sometimes we would play dodgeball.” Nichols said, for theatre and acting majors, the class enhances their education with an opportunity to learn a unique part of the craft from a professional. “The professor for the class is very knowledgeable, as he’s been a professional fight choreographer for years,” Nichols said. “I learned a lot about how to make a fight seem real without actually inflicting damage on your opponent, because it’s done in a controlled environment and well-rehearsed.” Nichols said the course work included learning how to choreograph both a basic, unarmed stage fight and armed ones, too. He said students are taught how to implement cuts, blocks and slashes.
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Don’t walk, just take a Bear Line CORTLYNN STARK News Editor | @Cortlynn_Stark It’s hot. It’s the first day of classes and you’re already soaked through the new shirt you bought specifically for the first day. The sun is blistering down on the back of your neck and you’re positive the people walking by are noticing every detail. Chances are, they’re pouring out sweat themselves and don’t actually care. If you want to stay cool until fall comes, follow these tips. You don’t have to be this person.
Take the Bear Line 1. You’re already paying for the service so you really might as well. The Bear Line is funded through student fees which all students pay. If you don’t use it, you’re not taking advantage of all that you’re paying for. 2. The Bear Line also does its best to be convenient for students. It has stops near all of
the residence halls and campus buildings. The Gold Route will take you downtown near MSU buildings like Brick City and the Meyer Alumni Building. The Orange West Route also runs a little off campus, passing by nearby apartment buildings. The Blue route runs to Kentwood Hall. All of the routes pass through the Plaster Student Union. 3. Riding the Bear Line is typically faster than walking. If it takes you 10 minutes to cross from one side of campus to another, the Bear Line will get you there in two minutes. This is perfect if one of your classes runs late, making you late for work. You can take a number of routes from Strong Hall to the PSU or near your dorm. 4. You’ll also meet a huge variety of people on the bus. Some of them will ride silently with headphones in, just listening to music. Others won’t; you’ll strike up a conversation with them and maybe make a new friend. 5. Your interactions with the Bear Line drivers will last you a lifetime. One of the more popular drivers, Georgia, is known for driving the downtown route on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. She’s constantly friendly de-
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spite the number of rambunctious students who events, the Bear Line isn’t able to reach all of clamber on the Bear Line headed downtown. the stops. They adjust as necessary, but you might not see where they’ve gone. If you notice However, the Bear Line isn’t always your the Bear Line isn’t stopping at the PSU, walk best friend. During certain campus conferences, towards Bear Boulevard. They usually stop at move-in and move-out weeks and campus the corner near Blair-Shannon House.
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You can still have fun NINA TODEA Staff Reporter | @Todea_NinaM It’s not easy being the odd one out when Thirsty Thursday rolls around. Instead of dressing up (or down) to go out, you curl up in your blankets, alone in your dorm room, possibly binging on popcorn and watching a movie you’ve already seen three times. The truth is, many students come to Springfield with the preconception that drinking is the number one way to socialize, but the city offers so much more than that. Wedged in between the bars and clubs, minors can experience a File photo by COLLIN HADLEY/THE STANDARD variety of new and old activities that makes it The Mystery Hour is filmed once per easy to enjoy being sober.
month at the Gillioz Theatre.
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
With over 79 acres of land, Springfield’s nature center is the perfect spot for a local hike. The six trails vary in length and cover nearly three miles all together. A covered pavilion gives explorers a minute out of the sun or a chance to dine on their carefully packed picnic lunches. During the hike, muskrats, foxes, deer, and turtles can be seen. The nature center also offers public programs such as guided hikes, informational tours, and workshops. 4601 S. Nature Center Way.
Firehouse Pottery
For art lovers, or hopeful creatives, Firehouse Pottery provides the tools behind the masterpiece. Attendees choose from a variety of mugs, plates, animal figures and more to paint, and the staff in the studio provide quick lessons on glazing and supplies, so no experience is needed. The studio, which seats over 70 painters, is open to kids, students, couples and families alike. At the end of the session, each final piece is assigned a pick-up date, typically one week 1984 later. The cost of attending is the $6 studio Inspired by classic ‘80s video and arcade fee, plus the price of your pottery, starting at games, 1984 is a blast from the past that wel- $3. comes all ages. The arcade includes games such 4150 S. Lone Pine Ave. as Space Invaders, Donkey Kong, Pac-Man and, of course, Tetris. Make it on to the Legends The Mystery Hour Board, a collection of the highest scores at 1984 Springfield’s very own, three-time Emmy ever, and receive bragging rights and 10 free Award winning show is filmed live each month passes or a t-shirt. Entry at the door is $7.50 in the heart of downtown at the Gillioz Theatre. and all games, minus pinball, are free of charge. The show features interview guests, live music The arcade is open Wednesday through Satur- and comedy sketches, and is hosted by Jeff Houghton, who is better known as “Instagram day. Husband.” As The Mystery Hour has made a 400 S. Jefferson Ave. name for itself, general admission tickets, priced Getaway Golf at $10 a piece, have become harder to secure. Miniature golf just got an upgrade. Getaway If you plan to attend, buy your tickets well ahead Golf, an enhanced version of miniature golf, is of time. meant to be entertaining as well as education325 Park Central E. al. The two part course showcases 18 unique holes, with one course inspired by U.S. land- Fantastic Caverns America’s only ride-through cave is just a marks, such as the St. Louis arch and the Statue of Liberty, and the others inspired by inter- drive away from campus. The cave, which stays national landmarks. Although admission is more at approximately 60 degrees year round, is a expensive than typical miniature golf, coming breath of fresh air when escaping the heat of in at $12.00 an adult for one course, the expe- late summer. Each hour-long tour of Missouri’s rience is one of a kind and makes travel just “a “underground phenomenon” is entirely by tram and requires no walking. putt away.” 4872 N. Farm Road 125. 3833 E. Sunshine St.
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Welcome home Leaving home is a big step for new students, but homesickness can be overcome ALY WEITKAMP Staff Reporter | @AlyWeitkamp Throughout high school, teenagers begin to have certain expectations about college. They see movies and TV shows about college that talk about the parties, the classes, the freedom and more. However, the movies and shows seem to avoid mentioning the homesickness that comes with college. Everyone experiences it, whether they go twenty minutes away or eight hours away. They are living in a new place, meeting new people and experiencing new things without parents hanging over them. “The first few weeks did not seem too bad,” sophomore history education major Lauren Smith said. “You are experiencing so many new things, meeting new people, and trying to get a good start on classes so I wasn’t very homesick until I got into a routine.” The routine, Smith said, took about a month to get into. Sophomore music education major Matt Fay agreed with Smith. “I just made plans with friends all the time! It was not too hard to avoid it when there were so many people around all the time,” Fay said. After a few weeks though, the homesickness starts to set in. The schoolwork increases and dining hall food quality decreases. Things start to become familiar and students soon realize they have to become adults. They call moms and dads more and more with questions, and they start missing home more. “It really started to set in in October, after Dad’s Day for the sorority,” sophomore theater education major Mackenzie Bryan said. As the year goes on, the homesickness starts to fade, which makes things easier. Students find their place on campus and make new friends. Bryan found a family away from her family and called her parents all the time to deal with the homesickness. It still doesn’t go away, however, simply dwindles. “It was hard sometimes, but I always made sure I knew what was going on at home,” Smith said. “I talked to my family and best friend a lot so that I didn’t miss
Tips for making MO State your home 1.) Don’t obsess over a routine. You will form a routine naturally in the first few weeks. 2.) Call your family, even if you have nothing specific to tell them. 3.) Make plans with new people. 4.) Take every new opportunity possible. 5.) Invite family to visit. 6.) Let time pass. Homesickness gets easier as time passes.
big events, funny stories or even little problems that came up!” According to Smith, however, the homesickness dwindles throughout the year or at least becomes easier to avoid. “Overall it got easier,” Smith said. It only gets harder around birthdays or big events you might have to miss.” At the end of the year things get harder simply because everyone is ready for summer, Fay said. “I knew there was such a short time until I saw my family and friends from home but it seemed to pass so slow,” Bryan said. “The worst part about being away was not being able to hug my family.” It is normal to deal with homesickness, no matter how far away from home you are; almost everyone deals with it. However, it gets better as the year goes on, and students find ways to cope and get over the homesickness. Eventually, Missouri State starts to feel like home Fay said.
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Have a latte on your mind? Here are some coffee shops to get you through your daily grind NINA TODEA Staff Reporter | @Todea_NinaM When coffee is your survival juice, life becomes too short for bad coffee. The next time you want a little more than what our strategically placed Starbucks on campus has to offer, take a look around town. Although it’s not Seattle, Springfield has its share of coffee shops — some mediocre — but some worth the short trip off campus.
The Potter’s House 724 S National Ave.
tourists, or creatives editing away on laptops. There’s no telling what you might find, but one thing is certain: if you walk into Mudhouse at any given time of the day, it will be busy. This might be due to the fact that the coffee shop serves a large variety of beverages, baked goods, soups, and sandwiches. Mudhouse has become Springfield’s classic downtown coffee shop, and its eclectic design and atmosphere was inspired by coffee houses in South Korea. Mudhouse is also open until midnight Monday-Saturday, which makes late night study sessions with coffee a possibility.
European Cafe
Perhaps the shortest walk of them all, The Potter’s House, or “The Poho,” is just across 207 Park Central East National Avenue. The Potter’s House is truly one of a kind. The coffee house was If you appreciate a sweet treat with built directly into a home, your coffee, the European Cafe is the and with a walk throughplace to go. The cafe serves a vaout the home, you’ll find riety of drinks, including lemonall kinds of nooks and ades and matcha drinks, but their most sought after items are the crannies. If you fall asleep while studying, no colorful macaroons and saone will care because you vory desserts. Although could very well be hidden the menu is not the in a small space that used cheapest in town, the cafe is typically busto be a laundry room. The home-away-from-home tling in the late afteratmosphere is comfortable noon. The cafe is set up perenough for an entire day of fectly for small group study studying. The Potter’s House’s sessions. In the back of the cafe, menu is filled with interesting past the numerous tables and sunny options, and among endless hot window seats outlooking the street, two mochas and lattes, you’ll find cold couches surround a small table, and there drinks with ingredients such as spicy mango are outlets for laptops nearby. If you’re not planning on studying, you might be surprised or Oreo’s. to find a variety of small games and puzzles to enjoy with friends. The Coffee Ethic
124 Park Central Square
Located in the heart of downtown, Park Central Square, The Coffee Ethic features an open storefront and outdoor seating that looks out on the square’s fountain and plaza if you need a breath of fresh air. Inside, in addition to coffee beverages, The Coffee Ethic serves beer, wine and pastries made in-house. The reclaimed and repurposed wood tables that line the coffee shop are perfect for study groups (and also Instagram coffee photos).
Mudhouse 323 South Ave.
At the Mudhouse, you might see students studying, meetings happening, tourists being
Heroes Coffee 401 N Boonville Ave. Located on the corner of Mill and Boonville, just down the street from Brick City in downtown Springfield, Heroes Coffee serves coffee, tea, smoothies and more in a small, but cozy, space. Its proximity to Brick City is a massive advantage for students and staff who aren’t typically on other parts of the campus. Unlike other coffee shops in the area, Heroes Coffee is quite calm. The coffee shop is ideal for personal study sessions, lengthy talks with old friends, or even contemplating your life with a strong cup of joe on a rainy day. Coffee Mug by FreeImages.com/Benjamin Saravia
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How Missouri State has changed only $6 for 12 week classes. Including room and board, Trainee Reporter | @Maddie636 meals, heating and light fees, tuition was $48 for the whole Weren’t alive over a hun- 12 week semester. dred years ago? Here’s some Missouri State University his- 1906-1907 | Maroon tory to speed you up on the and white are chosen as the school’s colors and the bear things you missed. is chosen as the school’s mascot. A committee of 1905 | Fourth District students and faculty were State Normal School is brought together to consider founded in Springfield, school colors and to pick Missouri. After the first an animal to represent the public normal school was sports teams and the school established in Lexington, overall. The idea of the bear Massachusetts, in 1839, it came primarily from the was suggested that a similar Seal of the State. It was also school be built in Missouri. These schools would provide added that bear decorations and props would be easy to the stepping stones to give young people the opportunity obtain. One student made a point to say, “You can tie a to pursue greater careers, knot in a panther’s tail, but such as being physicians or not a bear’s.” clergymen. MADDIE RUSSELL
1906 | The first class of
543 students start classes in off-campus facilities. Tuition started off at being
1909 | The
Administration Building (Carrington Hall) construction is completed,
First Tuition and Bill Costs
Below is a list of costs for students at the founding of the university. The costs covered a 12 week period, and repeated four times for four periods of the year.
Tuition 6.00 Incidental Fee 6.00 Room at 50 cents per week 6.00 Heat and lights 3.00 Meals at dormitories 27.00 (2.25 per week) File photo by COLLIN HADLEY/THE STANDARD Total 48.00 Students sit outside Hill Hall on the historic quad. Source: “Shrine of the Ozarks; a History of Southwest Missouri State College 1905-1965” by Roy Ellis.
making it to be the first building on campus. The cost to build it was $201,393 (without the auditorium wing). Students returned from Christmas break after the building’s completion the halls.
1912 | The first issue of the Southwest Standard is published in January with 32 pages of content. The newspaper was published on
a monthly basis and featured stories and poetry written by students as well as faculty. It also features comics and sports features.
1941 | The first fraternity, Sigma Tau Gamma, is introduced to campus. 1947 | The first sorority, Alpha Sigma Alpha, is introduced to campus.
14-hour debate, Missouri State University was granted the name change if the university agreed not to offer 1990 | Enrollment exceeds engineering or doctorate 20,000 for the first time. programs, unless they were in cooperation with Mizzou. 2005 | Southwest Missouri State University 2011 | Clif Smart becomes becomes Missouri State Missouri State’s 11th University. Talk of renaming President. the school to Missouri State Information was obtained from University began as early Missouri State’s website and “Shrine as 1972. In 2002, the name of the Ozarks; a History of Southchange failed to pass the west Missouri State College 1905first time. In 2005, after a
1973 | Enrollment exceeds 10,000 people for the first time.
1965” by Roy Ellis.
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Completion of the new Taylor Health Center is scheduled for December.
Under the weather? Here’s where you should go when you’re sick MARIA MELUSO Staff Reporter | @MariaMeluso There comes a point when Mom can no longer make you chicken noodle soup, make your doctor’s appointment or remind you to take medicine. For many, college is that unfortunate time. With cold and flu season quickly approaching, and with the close living quarters of student residences, it is nearly impossible to avoid catching a bug while away from home. Taylor Health and Wellness Center, the campus clinic, offers a wide variety of health services for these times. Located centrally on campus, Taylor Heath was torn down last year and is being rebuilt to provide expanded services to students. The upgrade is expected to double the space available for examination rooms, provide more privacy, include a drive-thru pharmacy, allow for free lab tests to be done on site, establish a women’s health center and free sports medicine clinic, and expand hours to include evenings and Saturday mornings. Completion for the project is set for December. Taylor Health is still open during the renovation but has moved to the lower level of the Monroe Apartments. “Take advantage of the free appointments at Taylor Health,” said Ariana Ponder, a senior art and design major. “If you’re really feeling like a garbage truck, schedule an appointment ASAP.”
Brad Kelley, a junior planning major, had a different perspective. He suggests not going to see a doctor unless it’s absolutely essential. “You don’t need to go to a doctor for a common cold,” he said. “Bringing that sickness into a clinic is detrimental to the already compromised immune system of existing patients.” As for what you should do if you find yourself sick on campus, he suggests staying home from class, eating soup and watching Netflix. Ponder suggested getting a flu shot every year at Taylor Health as well. “It’s free and will be much better than getting the flu during finals week,” she said. If that does not ease your mind, there are plenty of other options around Springfield for health care. “I prefer the Minute Clinic at CVS over Taylor Health and Wellness,” sophomore management major Sarah Murphy said. There are also several urgent care facilities around campus operated by both Mercy Hospital and CoxHealth. If you do end up sick on campus, remember to stay home from class and take care of yourself. Avoid going to class and infecting others. Though more may be expected of you now than in the past, taking a day now to feel better will benefit you in the long run. You and your peers will thank you for it later. Drink fluids, get over-the-counter medicine, and rest as much as possible. And even though Mom won’t be right there, you should still call her. She worries about you, after all.
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Red Racks can be found at 1711 N. Glenstone Avenue. They even have red racks.
Find hidden treasures in Springfield’s thrift shops
Spend 20 minutes looking for a few new mugs or two hours redecorating your entire living room: Timeless Treasures suits every personal Something old, something new, something taste. Timeless Treasures can be found at 2743 W. thrifted and something for you. Closets, patios, bedrooms, bookcases, kitch- Kearney and is open every day from 10 a.m.-6 ens and downtime can all be filled by the trea- p.m. sures found in Springfield’s thrift stores and flea markets. While some of the most well-known are Customers rarely leave A Cricket In the closest to the downtown area, there are gold mines of antiques across the city. Springfield’s House empty-handed or less than thrilled, which thrift and secondhand stores are genuine and could explain why it’s named after an old suone-of-a kind, regarded by locals as the perfect perstition that finding a cricket in your house cure for a rainy day or a do-it-yourself home is good luck. The store carries local, handmade and repurposed furniture, apparel and art rangproject. ing from retro to modern. Its website says customers typically spend around a half-hour in the store, but surely that is modest; anything Decades-old treasures of nearly every imag- less than a full hour should be considered a inable category are split between the STD Flea miraculous feat. The sign above the door even Market Central and STD Flea Market East says “Eclectic Furnishings and Functional Art,” locations. The two combined have several hun- which could intrigue any and every pedestrian dred booths to sift through. Within them, shop- near its home on E. Walnut Street. A Cricket In the House is closed on Monpers can find goods from historical to whimsical; the most common finds are repurposed days, but open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays and 10 furniture and home décor, VCR and 8-track a.m.-6 p.m. the rest of the week. tapes full of nostalgia and, of course, knickknacks that belong in every grandmother’s kitchen. Customers’ incentive to explore the endless STD Flea Market Central is located at 505 E. Trafficway Street and STD Flea Market East clothing racks at Red Racks Thrift Store is is down the road at 1820 E. Trafficway Street. deepened by the store’s philanthropy work. Red Both stores are open 10 a.m.-6 p.m., seven days Racks accepts donations of an impressive variety of home goods, and proceeds from the a week. sales of those donations help fund the Disabled American Veterans charity. The store is also a great place to look for DIY clothing projects, Named appropriately, Timeless Treasures ideas for at-home furniture restoration and a is the thrift store to span generations. Dispersed chance to volunteer in the community. Red Racks Thrift Store is located at 1711 within its shelves are clothes, jewelry, lawn and indoor furniture, kitchen appliances and a se- N. Glenstone and is open from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. lection of books that would rival Jay Gatsby’s. Monday-Saturday and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sundays. CHLOE SKAAR Staff Reporter | @chloeskaar
A Cricket In the House
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Transfer tips from our transfer sports editor At first he knew nothing, now he’s giving you advice
ALEC McCHESNEY Sports Editor | @Alec_McChesney Who is Clif Smart? Why does everyone on this campus keep arguing about the bear statues? What is “Bear Sauce?” Is the fountain ever going to turn on? And seriously, what is this “Zan” place everyone keeps talking about? If these questions enter your train of thought throughout your early days at Missouri State University, it’s likely you are a transfer student. If you are, don’t fret. I, like you, once made the daring leap of transferring to MSU to be a Bear. And if you are at all like me, you probably have some anxiety and nerves regarding your move. That’s normal, and frankly, it would be
weird if you weren’t slightly anxious. I’ll help you out. First off: Clif Smart is the ultimate Bear. He is the president of the university and actually has a column at the front of this issue. I strongly suggest you read it. I also strongly suggest you follow him on Twitter, as he is known for his humor and knowledge. Secondly: Those bear statue fights aren’t a joke. Editor-in-chief of The Standard, Wyatt Wheeler, and I almost threw hands once because he thought the PSU Bear Statue was better. But, I’ve always been a Bronze Bear Statue fan. I encourage you to visit both statues and make the decision on your own. Third: That “Bear Sauce” you disgraced by questioning it is as good as it gets. Though, I can’t tell you exactly what’s in there because
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it’s the equivalent of the recipe to a Krabby Patty. So let it go, Plankton, and enjoy the goodness. Fourth: The fountain will turn on. And my goodness, when it does, you are going to fall in love with campus like you’ve never fallen in love before. But seriously, my biggest and best advice to you would be to embrace every moment you have as a Bear. If you did transfer in, it’s likely you only have a few years remaining in college. And I promise, there isn’t a better place to do it than Springfield. Though, it’s on you. So join a club, join Greek life or play an intramural sport. Speaking of sports, all MSU home games are free to students with your BearPass. So go, root on your favorite team, tailgate by the Bronze Bear Statue and meet new people. I can speak from experience: Sitting at home watching Netflix will never get old. But you won’t maximize your fun potential in doing so. In order to do so, you must get involved. Until I joined The Standard, I had no idea how many people there were on campus who shared the same passion as me. That realization changed everything for me. I want you to have the same realization. So join The Standard, if you love to write. If you don’t, find what you love and join a club that suits your passion. File Photo by NINA TODEA/THE STANDARD Trust me, you made a good decision. You’re Alec McChesney is a jolly guy as he going to enjoy being a Bear. holds a sign.
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Six clubs to get involved with on campus HANNA FLANAGAN Staff Reporter | @hanna_flanagan
Missouri State students who are looking to get involved have a wide variety of organizations to choose from — more than 300, according to the university website. Joining a student organization is a great way to meet new people with similar interests or passions. The Office of Student Engagement groups student organizations into eight different categories based on their purpose: academic/professional, Greek social, honorary, religious, service, social, sports and university. Listed below are a few organizations that fall under one of these categories.
Art Club
Art club is a resource for students interested in learning more about different aspects of the art world. Members will work on portfolios, learn about the process of selling art work and learn about being featured in galleries and exhibits. The club is open to all types of artists, such as designers, writers, painters, photographers and poets.
iPALS
iPALS, which stands for International Public Affairs Leaders, is an on-campus resource for international MSU students. The club eases the stress of adjusting academically and socially by connecting its members to other organizations around campus.
Leaders in Community Service
The MSU Leaders in Community Service is a structured way for MSU students to volunteer in the Springfield area. The student organization allows members to help out at a local non-profit agency for an average of 10-12 hours each week.
Advocates
Tailor Linkowski, the president of Advocates and a junior industrial chemistry major, said she joined the club to help MSU become a more inclusive campus and connect with the LGBTQIA community in Springfield. “Advocates has allowed me to make amazing friendships both within the club and in the LGBTQIA community in general, and gain more experience in activism for the community and to learn more about everyone’s identities and how they intersect,” Linkowski said.
Gaming Club
The Gaming Club is just what it sounds like—a club for students looking to play any and all types of games. Video games, tabletop games and PC games are all welcome at meetings. Members can even bring their own games to play while socializing with other gamers.
Advocates is an organization that promotes positivity and support for MSU students, faculty and staff who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, asexual or queer. Advocates encourages open dialogue and helps establish policies on campus that are supportive of these students. This club also teaches Water Ski Club This club is for students who love spending its members the skills they will need to promote change and acceptance in their commu- their weekends at the lake. It is open to all levels of skiers, from recreational to advanced. nities.
Club advisors iPALS
DarrenYoung@MissouriState.edu
Leaders in Community Service (LCS)
CherylCombs@MissouriState.edu
Advocates
MBanks@MissouriState.edu
Gaming Club
TracyStout@MissouriState.edu
Water Ski Club
JessicaBennett@MissouriState.edu For recreational skiers, the club is a way to have fun and receive some quality coaching. “This organization is a great way to get involved on campus, travel across the Midwest, and find a family away from your family,” said Summer Lawson, a junior accounting major and water ski team member.
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Parking sucks and we all know it BAILEY VASSALLI Staff Reporter|@baileyvassalli Parking, or the lack thereof, is something that every student at Missouri State University is familiar with. However, a parking issue wasn’t always specific to this university. It used to spread beyond campus boundaries into the City of Springfield. However, Springfield seems to have solved their parking issues while MSU still has theirs. Every semester, students have something to say about the parking and constantly ask for a new parking lot. Even though parking sucks, there are some simple things students can do to make parking easier for themselves.
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I think anyone who has ever had to park in a commuter lot understands. If you’re looking for a parking spot, look for someone walking in the parking lot — they may be walking to their car. With any luck, that will be true and you’ll get their parking spot before anyone else can.
Use the Orange Lots
Commuters, this is for you. You’ve seen the MSU Parking twitter account tweeting about these. Looking at a map, orange lots are located on the corner of E Walnut Street and S Kimbrough Avenue, near Insomnia Cookies and Q’doba. The nice thing about the orange lots is the fact that the Bear Line stops at them if you don’t feel like walking across campus.
Call Campus Security
If you end up having to park far away from your dorm at night, campus security has something called the Safe Walk. An officer will escort up to two students at a time Leave for class earlier File photo by RYAN WELCH/THE STANDARD within the main campus boundaries. All it takes is a quick This one seems pretty simple, and maybe it is. There have Parking is one of the biggest concerns every year call to the Safety and Transportation Department at 417been countless times where I have left for class at the last pos- for new students, but there are ways to handle it. 836-5509. However, use of the Bear Line is encouraged if sible moment and could not find a parking spot. However, this available. could have been avoided if I had left a little earlier. Even if I didn’t find a spot in the lot closest to my class, I could have If your class is at 10:10, get to the parking lot at 9:55 since Keep quarters handy parked a little further away and still gotten to class on time. It’s that’s when the classes before yours end. You are destined to a foolproof plan that will allow you to get a parking spot and find someone leaving campus and their parking spot could If all else fails, make sure to keep some quarters handy for become yours. Often times, there are multiple people leaving the meters. There are metered spots all over campus, but it’s find yourself a seat before your professor takes attendance. campus every time classes end. important to pay for the meter to avoid the risk of a parking ticket. Get to the parking lots right after another Parking on campus can definitely be a headache, but Follow others to their parking spots class ends hopefully you’re able to use these tips to make it more This tip calls for leaving earlier as well, but it makes sense. I know what you’re thinking, this seems creepy. However, bearable.
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State 28
How to avoid the best things in life & stay healthy CORTLYNN STARK News Editor | @Cortlynn_Stark The dessert bars in Garst and Blair Shannon dining halls are calling your name. Brownies, warm chocolate chip cookies and various kinds of cake sound divine. And the ice cream? The vanilla, chocolate or swirled ice cream cones almost replicate Dairy Queen. You’re already paying for the delicious sweets, so you might as well eat some while you’re there, right? But, watch out for the monster lurking in the calories: the MoState 28. Most colleges have the “Freshman 15.” At Missouri State, because the dessert bar is magical, it’s the MoState 28. It happens when freshmen come into college, eat what they like and gain almost 30 pounds by the end of the year. Junior entertainment management major Andy Hoover has seen the monster, faced it and survived. So how do you handle it? The first step is eating right. “Don’t go to the dining halls as many times as you want,” Hoover said. “I put on the MoState 28 as a freshman too, so I can see it but I can’t stress vegetables enough. It’s the last thing you want to eat instead of, like, pasta and pizza and whatever you want, but vegetables and fruits are important.” If you’re trying to eat right, you can visit the salad bar (I never did) and venture farther away from the ice cream. You also don’t have to go to the dining hall
for every meal. Premade breakfasts like granola and oatmeal are easy to grab and go in the morning before class. Those options are lighter, but still have fiber to fill you up, Hoover said. The second step is to actually exercise. If you’re like many freshmen, it can be hard to make time to go to the gym on a regular basis. You might be overwhelmed with classes or the fact that you no longer have any time to yourself, thanks to your roommates, but going to the gym is hard. “The Rec is like the best resource,” Hoover said. “There’s so many intramural sports they can do. You can have fun and stay in shape. I played IFC and intramural soccer.” There’s a sport for everyone. MSU Intramurals offers soccer, basketball and volleyball to name a few, but the sports vary throughout the seasons. It’s a great way to meet new people or play with friends you just met. What happens when you gain the MoState 28? It’s OK. It actually happens to more freshmen than you might think. The university doesn’t collect data on how much students weigh (thank goodness), but it’s a universal experience. “Don’t get too down on yourself,” Hoover said. “Speaking from experience, it’s pretty brutal when you see that number, but believe in the process. You have to start eating healthy and all these resources are here. You can keep doing the things you want to do and eat healthy.” And if you’re not worried, you can find me next to the dessert bar, eating ice cream. Doughtnut: FreeImages.com/Michael Lorenzodfadf
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Students make smoothies at Cooking 101 in Garst Dining Hall.
Rationing BoomerMeals: Pace yourself MARY KAY GAGNEPAIN was completely out of money.” Trainee Reporter | @MKay4545 My suggestion: Divide up your meals and make that Imagine: You have a BoomerMeal money last. 15-minute break in your schedFor students living on camule on your way from Pummill pus with the largest Boomerto Cheek and you’re in dire Meal plan, it would look like need of coffee. You don’t have this: time to stop by the dining hall, A $280 (BoomerMeal plan) so what do you do? Tapingo a /15 (weeks in an academic semester) = $18.70 approximatecoffee from Starbucks. Instances like these make ly to spend a week. BoomerMeals incredible. For about $19 per week you But depending on your can get a Chick-fil-A meal, a BoomerMeal plan, you could Subway sandwich and a Stareasily run out of money quick- bucks drink or two. ly. No matter what plan you “I went through my have, divide it by the weeks in BoomerMeals so fast,” soph- the semester and really try to omore graphic design major limit yourself to that amount. Jordan Oliver said. “I would “I really tried to ration out eat at the PSU for every meal; my BoomerMeals throughout all my money went to Star- the year,” Laura Watters, junior bucks and Panda Express. By accounting major, said. “My the second month of school, I parents bought me the middle
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plan and I didn't want to blow that quick.” Ultimately, your BoomerMeals should be viewed as a treat or an on-the-go alternative to the dining hall. It can be best described in the iconic dad saying: “Everything in moderation.” Limiting yourself in BoomerMeal usage can help when it comes to limiting yourself with other spending because, let’s face it, all college students are broke. Manage your personal finances like you do your BoomerMeals. Plan what you can and can’t afford to do or buy for the month and stick to it. Don’t leave campus to eat every day. “Once I ran out of BoomerMeals, I had to use my own personal cash and I was broke really fast,” Oliver said. “I didn't have a job, either, so all of my money disappeared. It was horrible. I found myself not having the money to do things I really wanted to do.”
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Cultivate your spirit with campus ministries
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Ministries worshipped together at the OneBody worship night in April 2015. MARIA MELUSO Staff Reporter | @MariaMeluso Whether you consider yourself more spiritual or having no preference cultivating a healthy spirit is essential to overall wellness. No matter your religious upbringing or preferences, MSU offers a wide variety of ministries to help you achieve personal and faith-based goals. Because of MSU’s location in the “Buckle of the Bible Belt,” the term ‘ministry’ will likely bring Christian faith services to mind. Certainly the community offers many of those for all Christian denominations. However, according to Mara Cohen, adviser for the Interfaith Student Council and Hillel, MSU’s Jewish campus organization, sometimes this can cause students of other faiths, particularly in Jewish or Islamic communities, to feel left out without a place to practice their religious traditions. Because of this, several organizations were created in the last few years to offer students of all creeds a place to worship. According to Cohen, freedom to worship safely on campus is important to mental health and celebrating diversity. “Studies have shown that when people have a place to worship or meditate where they work/ study, they are healthier people,” she said. All these things led to the creation of the Interfaith Worship Center, a space commissioned by President Smart, to serve as an area for all faiths represented at MSU to worship freely on campus. The space has been carefully planned by the Interfaith Student Council to ensure all students feel welcome and comfortable. Cohen said designing a space suitable for
all faiths has been a challenge. “Some communities, like Jews and Muslims, don’t like having facial representations of religious persons on display, and others, like Catholics and Orthodox, do,” she said. Once the design was complete, figuring out which groups could use the center and when began. When the center opens, all faith groups can organize worship services and ministries there. Similar to the Interfaith Worship Center is the organization Bears Better Together. This group is committed to providing interfaith dialogue and service on campus. They accept students from every faith, from atheist to Wicca. These differences in faiths, or lack of faith, are what the organization is all about, according to Orion Peterson, leader of Bears Better Together. “Some of us have exclusive truth claims that are not and will never be shared with people of different traditions,” Peterson said. “With that in mind, we refuse to build barriers between people of different traditions. Instead, we choose to cooperate with, learn from, and build meaningful connections between people that do not share our tradition.” Other organizations providing spaces for both religious and secular students on campus include Ekklesia, Hillel, Latter-Day Saint Student Association (LDSSA) and the Secular Student Alliance. No matter how you choose to worship, MSU has an organization that can minister to you and provide activities and services to help you achieve your faith goals, learn new perspectives and enrich your campus life.
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Help wanted: Broke college students CHLOE SKAAR Staff Reporter|@chloeskaar There are plenty of opportunities to break the stereotype of broke college student – without having to leave campus. Missouri State provides jobs and, more importantly, paychecks, to hundreds of students each year. From delivery services to retail sales to tech support, students work behind the scenes to ensure their university is running efficiently. Alayna Henning, junior psychology major, started her on-campus job at Copy This last March. She said her favorite parts of the job are the steady schedule built around the academic year and being surrounded by fellow Bears. “Working for the university has made it really easy for me to be able to attend classes during the school year and still make it to work on time since I'm already on campus,” Henning said. “I've never had an issue with another campus employee; everyone is friendly and genuine and shares the common denominator of being a Bear.” Cheryl Combs, assistant director of Student Employment Services for MSU, said that any degree-seeking student at MSU is welcome to apply for on-campus work, provided they maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher and are enrolled in at least six credit hours each semester. Combs said that job listings are posted, for both on- and off-campus work, throughout the year, but fall is typically the busiest season for new postings, likely because of the beginning of a new school year. Combs also said that each opportunity for student employment has unique qualifications that can be found with the listing of the position. However, seeking on-campus employment related to each students’ area of study can in-
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crease likelihood of getting selected for the job and the odds of learning resume-strengthening skills. Henning, who also has a photography business, said that having a job connected to her future career field, as well as at her university, makes clocking her hours feel more worthwhile. At Copy This, a full copy and print service shop, Henning is the only employee that is currently an MSU student. She said this has affected her experience there, but in a positive way. “There are only five people who work here, majority of them full-time employees,” Henning said. “I am the youngest worker here and the only MSU student. Although none of my coworkers are students, I do see and help a lot of the same faces in and out of the shop who attend school here.” Henning said she thinks working with other students would affect the experience. She said she thinks fellow students would better understand balancing jobs, school and extracurricular activities than full time employees who aren’t also enrolled in classes. Combs also said that an interest in student employment jobs in increasing across campus. She said there are over 3,100 students working on-campus, compared to 2,800 in 2012. “Studies have shown that students working while obtaining their degree have experienced benefits,” Combs said. “Some of those include time management, skill development, networking, engaged in campus life and, of course, extra cash.” A current, updated list of job postings for the university can always be found at www.MissouriState.edu/findajob.
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To rush or not to rush?
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You’ve seen it in movies, but should you go Greek this year?
Greek life: Keeping an open mind beyond bid day ALY WEITKAMP er.” Staff Reporter | @AlyWeitkamp Many members of the Greek community are inWhen it comes to rushing volved in many different oror going through recruitment ganizations, making it simfor a sorority or fraternity, pler to get involved. It also many people disagree about makes it simpler to find a whether or not it a good idea. support system when students Some believe rushing is un- are normally at least a few necessary Those involved in hours away from family. Fraternity and Sorority Life “I love that I have 250 disagree and have many more sisters that support and love reasons for joining. me no matter what I’m going “It was a choice between through. It’s awesome to being involved right away know I have such a good supand having to struggle to find port system through my highs opportunities,” junior modern and lows,” sophomore marclassical languages and eco- keting major Mary Ploch nomics major Drew Sigler said. said. “One of my friends When it comes to the stigshowed me that fraternity mas and stereotypes that most men are able to network and people use as reasons to not use resources to get involved go through recruitment, Ploch in what they like a lot quick- understands their reasoning,
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Students open their sorority bids in Fall 2016. but encourages people to keep an open mind. “I was honestly the same kind of person,” Ploch said. I was nervous because none
of my family done Greek life. However, once I had bid day and really started to learn more about what I was getting involved in, all those
assumptions were out the window. You can’t really have opinions on these things until you experience it for yourself.” There are many reasons why someone would choose to not rush or go through recruitment. Many say it is too much money or too much time. According to those involved in Fraternity and Sorority Life, however, those things are not as much of an issue. “It was a little intimidating at first, not going to lie, but my sorority is really good at working with me to make sure that I can manage it and not be freaking out about money all the time,” Ploch said. “(The time commitment) is also not as bad as I
thought it would be. I have plenty of time to do other things that aren’t related to Alpha Chi Omega. Our schedule is flexible and they understand that we have a life outside of the sorority.” For those in FSL, according to Sammelmann, the negative stigmas can be disheartening. They believe people should not judge what they do not know. “I just think it’s really sad,” Sammelmann said. “The first questions people ask are about partying or they explain that they don’t look like typical sorority girls. When I look back on my first year in college, I think about how much I’ve grown and so much of that is because of my sorority.”
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Whether Greek or not, get involved SHELBY DOWLER Staff Reporter | @DowlerShelby54 The decision of whether or not to rush a fraternity or sorority might be one of the biggest and most impactful decisions of your college career. Some people find their niche with Greek life and love every minute of it. Others find their place in non-Greek organizations. The same types of friendships, experiences and opportunities can be found without having Greek letters on your chest.
Greek Life: One Slice of the Huge Student Organizations Pie
at MSU. Getting involved in a non-Greek student organization can give you the same experiences and friends as a Greek organization, without the process and time commitment of going through the new member process. Whether you choose Greek or not, getting involved with campus life exponentially enhances your college experience. Be sure to check out the new student festival on Sunday, Aug. 20, at 3 p.m. in the Plaster Student Union to see all of the student organizations. Pro Tip: If you are undecided about your major, check out an academic/professional organization you might be interested in. You can get a taste of the subject without paying for classes.
There are over 300 student organizations at Missouri State, according to the Office of Student Engagement. Out of those 300, 35 are Greek organizations. This means there Greek Life Isn’t Free are at least 265 other organizations for you If you are thinking about joining a Greek could possibly join. There are organizations chapter, you must consider the expenses with focuses on politics, social concerns, because there are many. The expenses vary religion, sports, arts and just about anything between fraternities and sororities. else. There is an organization for everybody These figures are a sum of dues, new mem-
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ber costs and other fees. Housing and additional expenses associated with Greek life are not included. Your first semester with an MSU fraternity can cost you somewhere between $335 to $865. The cost for the spring semester can be $90 to $500 in most chapters. Sorority life at MSU is even more expensive. Your first fall semester in a File photo/THE STANDARD sorority can cost Students volunteer at the Boys and Girls club. anywhere from $680 to $1,019. The price for the spring semester can range from Make this year count The new membership process and money $415 to $975. Greek organizations have different plans for are just two things about Greek life that might covering your bills and expenses, but you are drive some away. Whether you decided to go still paying hundreds of dollars a semester. Greek or not, the underlying message is to get In the end, it is completely up to you wheth- involved. The classroom is only part of the er the friends, experiences and benefits of mem- college experience. Getting connected to a club bership in a Greek organization are worth the or organization is how you build friendships, money. Money isn’t everything, but college experience new things and establish networkitself is expensive, and it isn’t getting any cheap- ing opportunities. This 2017-2018 school year er. only happens once, so make the most of it.
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Don’t forget to add these events to your calendar KATIE HAYNES Staff Reporter | @JournalistKatie At Missouri State, there are events that provide something for everyone. During the fall semester, numerous events that contribute to one’s growth in student life and accommodate the university. When first coming to MSU, it is important to know when the most pertinent events take place during the semester, and how one can get involved.
Diverse Administration, Staff, Faculty, and Student Welcome Reception When: Aug. 25 Time: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Location: Davis-Harrington Welcome Center
A few days after school begins, a welcome reception is held at the Davis-Harrington Welcome Center for all students coming into the university. It is an opportunity to learn about the multicultural programs that the university
provides, and how the university plays a role in diversity. The event is free and refreshments will be provided.
Community Engagement Fair
When: Sept. 6 Time: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Location: Plaster Student Union This event provides an opportunity for students to get more involved in their Springfield community, with agencies and programs offering advice and opportunities for internships, volunteering or any other sort of community service. Sponsoring the event is the Center for Community Engagement, Public Affairs Support and the Career Center.
Public Affairs Week (PAW) When: Sept. 9-15 Various Events
One of MSU’s most recognized projects is brought to life during Public Affairs Week, which teaches students the importance of MSU’s mission statement. The public affairs mission encompasses the importance of di-
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Homecoming candidates from 2015 hung up their banners the week of Homecoming. versity and acceptance, not only in student life, but across the world. This year’s theme is Sustainability in Practice: Consensus and Consequences. Events during PAW include screenings of movies, workshops, guest speakers and exhibits. PAW is one of the largest events that takes place at the University.
to get a glimpse of what student life has been like during the fall semester. The weekend encompasses families coming together to experience Missouri State life through a luncheon and breakfast, a welcome home reception, a parade and, of course, a game featuring the Bears football team taking on Indiana State. This is a very busy weekend, so planning accordingly is essential to get the most out of Homecoming Weekend the Homecoming. When: Oct. 27-28 For more information and more events Various Events during the fall 2017 semester, visit the CalenHomecoming Weekend is one of the biggest dar of Events on MSU’s website. events of the semester. During Homecoming Weekend, family and friends come to MSU
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Working out: It’s not that scary Tips and tricks to figuring out how to navigate the gym MARY KAY GAGNEPAIN Staff Reporter | @MKay4545 Not many students enjoy working out or really know how to do it. Most of us don’t have the time or energy to drag ourselves to the gym and figure out how all the obnoxious machines work. “Working out just takes too much time out of my day,” Julianne Fears, sophomore marketing, advertising and promotion major, said. “I don’t feel like taking the time to go to the gym when I don’t even know what to do when I get there anyways.” The hardest part of working out is taking the time to learn how to do it. In addition, working out can be intimidating and at times overwhelming. However, once you get into a routine, then a lot of that anxiety will begin to fade away. Once you build a routine suited for your body type, you will quickly begin to see a difference in yourself and your attitude toward working out. All of these exercises are simple and easy to execute. Each one can easily be completed in the Foster Recreation Center or as convenient as in your dorm/living room. However, students are not limited to working out solely at the Rec Center or in their room. There are many other alternatives in Springfield. Rachel Ricketts, sophomore political science major, prefers
Springfield Gyms CrossFit Springfield: 1900 W Sunset St #100.
Springfield East Jazzercise: 2732 E Chestnut Expy.
Planet Fitness: 1730 S Campbell Ave to work out in a different environment and atmosphere. “CrossFit is a community where everyone does the same work out, and we all care about each other finishing,” Ricketts said. “Although, at the gym, no one is there to keep you accountable.” Tip: Reach out to a friend and begin a workout routine together. You can hold each other accountable and push each other to be better. Working out isn’t scary and it isn’t intimidating. It is okay to have no idea where to start because you’re not alone. But take it from me, stay away from the “Mo State 28” and begin your workout routine today.
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Beginner exercises for various muscles from personal trainer Kelsey Roberts Legs: Lunges, squats and box jumps. Butt and Hamstrings: hip raises, deadlifts and stairs. Chest/Shoulders/Triceps: overhead press, incline dumbbell press and push ups. Back/Biceps/Forearms: chin ups, pull ups and dumbbell rows. Abs: planks and side planks, weighted crunches, scissor kicks and moun-
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Budget-friendly activities around town local artists or anyone who would like to submit their art to be shown. First Friday Art Walk also gives students Being a college student means that an opportunity to see downtown. you won’t always have a lot of disposable income. If you are wanting Parks to save money or do something that doesn’t cost any money, there are Parks are everywhere in Springsome free things to do in Springfield. field, and they come in different sizes. Jordan Valley Park is located just a couple blocks north of campus and First Friday Art Walk Phelps Grove Park is just a couple Location: Downtown blocks south of campus. Both parks File photo by NINA TODEA/ are located within walking distance Hours: 6 p.m.-10 p.m. THE STANDARD First Friday Art Walk occurs the of campus. Doling park and Sequiota A First Friday Art Walk first Friday of every month downtown. Park both have caves located within Select businesses host exhibits from them. patron breakdances. MATT CAMPANELLI Staff Reporter|@THE_MattyCamp
Springfield Art Museum Location: 1111 E. Brookside Drive Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10a.m.-6p.m., Thursday 10a.m.-6p.m. Sunday 1p.m.-5p.m. The Springfield Art Museum is a short drive just south of campus off National Avenue. The museum holds different exhibitions and speakers throughout the year. The museum is also the permanent home that includes works from the 19th century to the 21st century.
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Location: 4601 S. Nature Center Way Hours: Trails are open March-October 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. and November-February 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. It’s a 15-minute drive from campus but has 3 miles of trails for walking. It’s a good way for people to experience nature without having to leave the city. It also contains an indoor self-guided exhibit area.
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Studying, eating, socializing: Find a balance Yes, you can succeed in college and have a social life SHELBY DOWLER Staff Reporter|@DowlerShelby54 Each rotation of the Earth takes 24 hours. and that’s 1,440 minutes; sometimes 1,440 minutes seems like an eternity. Other times, you might wish you had another thousand minutes in the day to accomplish all the things you need to do. Some days at MSU, you might be wishing for that extra thousand minutes. Balancing class work, jobs, social engagements, significant others and even basic needs, like eating and sleeping, can seem overwhelming. Senior civil engineering major Josh Lambeth, like many college students, has an extremely busy schedule. In addition to his studies, Lambeth works full-time at McDonald’s and part-time at Silver Dollar City amusement park during the fall semester, full-time in the spring. He is a member of the drumline in the MSU Pride Band and he also teaches the Hillcrest High School drumline for the marching band. On top of that, he has been dating the same girl for more than a year and a half. Lambeth makes sure his schedule is in order at the beginning of each week and budgets only two to three various activities per day. He spreads out all of his activities throughout the week. He takes music and homework to his jobs and practices on breaks, for example. Lambeth’s advice to anyone who is feeling overwhelmed is to never schedule too much for yourself, and spread out your activities throughout the week. If your schedule does not work, then adjust it to make it work. College can get pretty busy in a blink of an eye, so here are some more tips to help combat that feeling of being overwhelmed.
Combine activities
a portable and easy way to study.
Prioritize
What is the most important thing to do right now? Do it. Limit your time-wasting or distracting activities as well. Some people might waste your time as well, so let them know they are distracting or leave the area.
Be comfortable saying ‘no’
Sometimes you have to draw the line and say, “No, not today. Maybe some other time.” Be honest with people.
Take time to rest and relax
No relaxation at all during the day can build on your stress and make an overwhelming schedule appear impossible. Take some time to relax or have some quiet time. However, hold yourself accountable and do not be lazy.
Start with the easy and small things. Snowball your production.
“A journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step.”- Lao Tzu Accomplish the easiest/shortest task first when you have a long list of things to do and build from there.
Make adjustments to your schedule
Have a schedule clean-out if you are too busy.
Cut out the Netflix binge
Combine activities if you feel that you have too much on your schedule. Plan homework watching time with friends. Go on lunch dates with your 2 a.m. is for sleep, not the most popular significant other. Study at work; flashcards are show on Netflix.
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How to party smart It’s OK to go out in college, but there are ways to stay safe and smart while doing so BLAINE WHEELER Staff Reporter | @blainewheeler21 Students go to college to get an education, but college entails more than just ‘the books.’ A study done by the University of Villanova shows that nearly 80 percent of college students use alcohol throughout their educational experience. With that knowledge, it is important for students to know how to ingest alcohol in a smart manner and stay out of trouble while doing it. In order to stay safe, officers at Missouri State University said they see and deal with overindulgence the most. “The overindulgence of alcohol leads to poor decision making, leads to DWIs, leads to getting in cars they probably won't get into had they not been so intoxicated,” Sgt. Casey Wilkerson of MSU Springfield Police Substation said. First and foremost, students must be 21 to be considered safe and legal, this is something Wilkerson makes very clear. However, as we all know students under the age of 21 still consume alcohol. A lot of the times those students are the ones who create the most problems. “I think some students, especially when it's their first time here, come here from high school their respective families, and now they are here on their own. They go to extremes, from zero to sixty in a matter of a millisecond and they just down as much alcohol as they possibly can,” director of student conduct Dr. Andrea Webber said. For all ages, it doesn’t matter how experienced of a consumer you are. If you intoxicate yourself too much a certain point it doesn’t matter how experienced you are. “They are not thinking about how it affects their body, what they’ve ate that day or the aftermath, or how they are going to feel even in a five minute span when the alcohol is processed,” said Webber.
According to both Webber and Wilkerson, taking the appropriate precautions before you go out is always a good thing. A popular precaution when drinking alcohol is having a sober driver but according to Andrew Englert, associate director of the department of Safety and Transportation. UBER has taken the number of intoxicated drivers down. So instead of the popular sober driver term Englert suggests having a sober friend. “Having a sober individual to look out for total safety and being a good bystander when anything appears to be going to trouble is a good idea,” Englert said. “You should have someone that can remotely protect you from making a poor decision.” Poor decision making is a culprit of getting in trouble, and Wilkerson and his staff and continues to do so after he detains those students. An incorrect action students partake in when being detained is asking ‘why?’ Wilkerson says that only makes matters worse. “I think when an officer asks somebody to do something, you know we have gotten into this ‘why’ society, and it’s not always the best to ask an officer as to why they are having you do something,” Wilkerson said. Initially, according to Wilkerson the officer is trying to address the situation either while protecting someone or whatever the situation brings. Asking ‘why?’ makes the officer's job much more difficult. “Now is not the time to ask why,” Wilkerson said. “Comply with officers actions and once the scene is kind of calmed down they you can ask: ‘why am I being detained?’” Webber encourages students to just think about what they are doing and the after effects it could cause. “I know it is hard in the moment and you want to have fun, but there are consequences; sometimes they are positive and, unfortunately, more so than not they are negative with alcohol,” Webber said.
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Sorority women embrace after finding out what sorority they’ve been invited to join
Rush events to expect early fall semester MADDIE KNAPP Trainee Reporter | @mapp_
One way to get involved on campus is through Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL). With 24 fraternities and 11 sororities, students at Missouri State are able to find their place in one of these organizations. Before formal rush events, there are other ways to become more familiar with the fraternities and sororities on campus. On Saturday of move-in weekend, Fan Fest takes place on the North Mall (in front of the PSU bear statue). Members of each fraternity and sorority walk around and talk to new students. It’s a casual way to learn more about each organization and get a feel for what you are looking for. “Fan Fest is usually the last opportunity for girls to sign up for recruitment — it is actually because of Fan Fest that I signed up,” junior creative writing major Brooke Masterson said, a member of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority. “I’m thankful for the girls who talked to me that night and encouraged me to start what would
soon be one of the best adventures of my life.” To learn more about FSL as a whole and how to become a member, Fraternity & Sorority Life 101 will answer any questions you may have. Attend the meeting on Sunday of move-in weekend at 1 p.m. in the Hammons Student Center to help decide if rushing is right for you. If FSL seems like something you’d definitely be interested in, sign up for rush on Missouri State’s website and keep an eye out for the rush schedule. For sororities, the rushing process is more formal with scheduled visits to each house leading up to the exciting bid day. For fraternities, each house puts out a schedule of events that new students can attend to meet the members. “Just stay positive, be genuine, and keep an open mind through it all,” Masterson said. Each fraternity and sorority has their own philanthropy and unique attributes. If you decide to rush, you will get the opportunity to find a home in one of the organizations that FSL has to offer.
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First-year failures: We’ve all been there No matter what anyone tells you about freshman year, one thing is absolutely certain: you’ll screw up somehow. But it’s OK, so have we. THE STANDARD EDITORIAL BOARD @TheStandard_MSU
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he started lecturing and it wasn’t about Freud. I packed up my stuff and slowly retreated. As I walked out, I could feel the eyes of everyone in that room watching me. I was supposed to be next door.
I was the guy who kept his door open the first couple days of Welcome Weekend and Sarah Teague, life editor way too many people decided to come in. I can’t pass math. Having the biggest room in the entire dorm, people thought it was their room, too. I came back numerous times to find people just hang- Alec McChesney, sports editor ing out on the futon in my room since my During my first year at Missouri State, I was lock didn’t really work. Don’t be friendly to recovering from an ACL surgery. I had a tough time getting across campus on my crutches and people. actually fell on several occasions. But, the worst thing that ever happened during that period was Emily Joshu, managing editor in my psychology class. It was a Wednesday I had three brain surgeries between July and morning, and I had not eaten breakfast because September that year and walked around campus the painkillers limited my appetite. on a couple different occasions with gauze About 20 minutes into this 9 a.m. class, I poorly taped on the left side of my head and slowly stood up, shuffled on one crutch over super greasy hair that I wasn’t allowed to wash to the trash can and ralphed into the trash can yet. People looked at me. A lot. It was bad, and for a good minute. With everyone watching, my stupid self decided to go to class anyway the teacher included, I looked up and said, as a walking hazard who was on more painkill- “Don’t mind me.” ers and steroids than she could count. I was not allowed to drive yet, so I had to My roommate gave me the (thankfully) text my grandparents to come pick me up. It temporary nickname “Brain Train.” was awesomely awful.
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It was my first time in Hill Hall. I was there for a psychology study session hosted by one of the GA’s in my class. When the professor started taking attendance and didn’t call my name, I realized something was wrong. Then
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I was learning how to longboard and I was behind a bus. The bus suddenly stopped in front of me and I fell face first on the ground. The bus driver got out of the bus and asked me if I was OK.
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Art enthusiasts observe the work of Frank Norton and Daniel Zender in fall 2016.
Get the most out of your day How to kill time between classes like a seasoned professional
NINA TODEA students will even go out of Staff Reporter | @Todea_NinaM their way on the walk to class just to pass by the John Q. For the students who aren’t Hammons Fountain and bask sprinting from one class to an- in its glory. If you have a book, other, free time in between read it by the fountain. Eat your classes can become a bore rath- lunch by the fountain. Take a er quickly. With just half an photo with the fountain. The hour to an hour of not wanting fountain is versatile, and the to waste gas, spend money or fountain will be there for you. If you wish to dangle your do classwork, options seem to be rather limited. Below are six feet into the water, don’t be activities proving that you too afraid to do so. However, Miscan kill time between classes souri State’s “Fountain Guy,” like a seasoned professional. Leonard Haymans, suggests you “maybe shower first.”
Sit by the fountain
Missouri State University students are blessed with two beautiful fountains that are carefully maintained. During the warmer months of fall and spring, these fountains go into full effect, boosting spirits left and right. It’s rumored that
Take a stroll downtown
If you find yourself with hours of free time and nothing to do, take the Gold Route downtown. Getting away from campus for a couple of hours can clear your thoughts, and a
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Sitting by the fountain is a great way to take in sunshine, enjoy campus views and greet peers. The above students gathered together for Traditions Council’s Fountain Day on April 6. stroll downtown, whether walking or on wheels, offers more than just an escape. Downtown, countless of coffee shops and eateries line the streets. Buy gelato to-go and walk Park Central Square, or people-watch from the window seats inside of The Coffee Ethic. If carbs aren’t your thing, the exercise and fresh air will help motivate you for your next class, and the walk excuses a missed gym day.
Browse the Brick City Gallery
While you’re downtown, stop in at the Brick City Gallery and appreciate fine art. The gallery houses exhibitions by distinguished artists and designers known regionally, nationally and internationally that change monthly throughout the academic year. Occasionally, the gallery showcases work by faculty members and graduating seniors. If you’re not an art student, using your free time to browse the gallery can provide insight into what other Missouri State students
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Students can bowl cheaply in the Level 1 Game Center in the PSU. mock. The Missouri State campus was (most likely) thoughtHammock fully landscaped with this idea What is a college student’s in mind, so the spots and opporbest friend? Free tuition? Panda tunities for hammocking are Express? Almost. No, it's a ham- endless. If you’re having a rough
do daily.
day, a short nap in a hammock will revitalize you and you’ll wake up a new person. This way, you won’t need to sleep in Meyer library, and you don’t need to travel back to your room either.
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A nap in a hammock will leave you refreshed and ready for your next class. Although some hammocks can be pricey, there are also good quality hammocks at affordable prices.
Netflix/Music
Some people do this in class. We see you. We know who you are. Given that most episodes are about 45 minutes long, keeping up with your favorite show (or binge watching) can be the perfect way to pass time without realizing how much time has passed.
If you aren’t an avid show enthusiast, music will do the exact same for you. Music has the ability to free your mind and be relaxing, so take advantage of “mood” playlists when you need them. Just don't sing along to your music if you’re in a quiet area; that can get weird.
Study
Now, I know what you’re thinking. Why would I study in my free time? Truthfully, having 20- to 30-minute
study sessions every so often will only benefit you in the long run and help you remember material better than cramming will. Studying doesn’t have to be boring. Use flash cards. Try studying in different spots around campus for new scenery. Here, your previously purchased hammock comes in handy. Keep the squirrels company and study outside. Studying is productive, but can also be enjoyable.
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Upcoming works of art To distract you through the first semester SARAH TEAGUE Life Editor | @sarah_k_teague Thinking of the fall semester brings thoughts of latenight studies, coffee runs and exams—but this list of upcoming movies, music and books will hopefully be your guide to some unproductive study breaks for your upcoming semester. Below, you’ll find an outlet in each medium.
Movies Sept. 29: ‘Flatliners’ In an attempt to discover if there is more after death, a Chicago medical student persuades her classmate to conduct an experiment on her, forcing her body to “flatline”
they could’ve ever imagined. Oct. 13: ‘Marshall’ “Marshall,” based on true events, follows the first African-American Supreme Court justice, Thurgood Marshall, before his days serving on the highest court in the land. Instead, it focuses on his journey through one of his largest, career-defining cases in an America divided. The case is high-profile—a white elite woman accusing her African-American chauffeur of sexually assaulting her. In a segregationist court and with America on the brink of World War II, Marshall overcomes these obstacles to define his career, defend his client and push for the equality of every man.
included on a campus of higher education, but free expression should as well. This is a topic long spoken of by media outlets, intellectuals and students themselves, and Palfrey addresses this, while explaining that diversity should be about expressing ourselves, learning from one another and working together although we may be from different backgrounds. Oct. 3: ‘Manhattan Beach’ by Jennifer Egan “Manhattan Beach” follows the story of a young girl during the Great Depression, the lengths her family went through to survive during this critical time and her young adult life working in a male-dominated field. She is the first female diver working on American ships as her country is at war. A chance encounter opens up memories from her past and has her questioning everything that has happened since her childhood.
Nov. 17: ‘Justice League’ Based on the DC Comics superhero team, the Justice League, this movie follows Wonder Woman and Batman, who assemble a team with Cyborg, Aquaman and Flash to Nov. 7: ‘Three Days and a defeat the enemy. Life’ by Pierre Lemaitre The year is 1999, the venue is a small town in the north of Albums France and the plot? Murder. Aug. 25: Iron and Wine, “Beast The death of a young child is Epic” covered up for years, until the Sept. 15: Foo Fighters, “Con- responsible party can no longer push away the sins of his past. crete and Gold” Sept. 22: Sleeping with Sirens, Will he allow the incident to “Gossip” haunt him, and will he continSept. 29: Echosmith, “Inside ue to run? He just might have to. “Justice League” will be a Dream” Sept. 29: Shania Twain, released Nov. 17. “Now” and then be resuscitated by her Oct. 6: Citizen, “As You classmate. After experiencing Please” what she thinks must be life after death, other students in her class decide to also go Books through with the experiment, but crossing the boundary be- Sept. 22: “Safe Spaces, tween life and death brings up Brave Spaces: Diversity sins of their past. Throughout and Free Expression in the movie the students are Education” by John slowly, one by one, confronted Palfrey by supernatural forces and In this work, Palfray ar- Iron and Wine will be memories, manifesting into gues that not only should di- releasing “Beast Epic” something even greater than versity be appreciated and on Aug. 25.
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The Breck Ruddick saga After winning the first two games of the season, Bears quarterback Breck Ruddick was on a bus headed to Manhattan, Kansas, for a showdown with Kansas State. While he was on the bus, a social media post made its way around. The post said that Ruddick abused a dog. When Ruddick got off the bus, he was pulled aside and was suspended by head coach Dave Steckel. Ruddick wouldn’t play another game for Missouri State. He was eventually charged with cruelty to animals and with allowing a dog to run at large. While he wasn’t kicked off the team for that, he was dismissed from the football program in February after violating a contract that was set in place after the dog incident. Ruddick has since transferred and is playing football at Delta State University, a Division II school in Cleveland, Mississippi.
Retired history professor Dr. Marc Cooper, 63, was stabbed to death in his home the week before the fall 2016 semester began. Edward Gutting, Missouri State modern and classical languages instructor, 44, was arrested at the scene. He is charged with five felonies, including first-degree murder, and changed his plea from not guilty to not guilty by reason of insanity on June 19. As of June 19, Gutting will be transferred to Kansas City for a mental health exam. Defense attorney Joseph Passanise said there are two things that the exam will evaluate: “Was he crazy then, and is he crazy now?” NATHAN PAPES/News-Leader, Pool Photographer
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President Smart addresses Greitens’ budget cuts Following Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens’ decision to cut $146 million from the state’s budget in the form of restrictions to previously committed spending, MSU President Clif Smart addressed how the budget cuts would affect the university. MSU was withheld $6.3 million between the Springfield and West Plains campuses, which is a 7.2 percent cut. Smart was not critical of Greitens’ decision, hinting that it was a tough time for the governor. He was concerned, but hinted that the community should remain patient. “We understood that he had to make cuts, and so File Photo by MISSOURI STATE PHOTO SERVICES we will work hard to manage through these,” Smart said. Missouri State University President Clif Smart said that MSU and its students benefited greatly from the opportunity and that the Chorale was not compliant to either political parAs a result of Gov. Greitens’ budget cuts, MissouAfter Missouri senator Roy Blunt ty as a result of their appearance. ri State athletics was forced to do its part by cutting announced that MSU’s Chorale “The message the chorale deliv- expenses. would perform at the presidential ered through an original composition To save over $1 million, they decided to cut the inauguration, opposition was gener- for this event was one of inclusion, field hockey program and to add beach volleyball as ated from many students. Referencing acceptance and love,” Smart said. “It a new sport. the slogan ‘Not my President’ about was clearly the correct decision to Beach volleyball will start its inaugural season in President Donald Trump, students attend.” the spring. Members of the field hockey program were began using the hashtag #NotMyChoDespite protests, the Chorale still allowed to stay on scholarship or were granted releasrale to protest the chorale’s perfor- performed at the inauguration on Jan. es as they found different schools. mance. 20.
MSU chorale sings at Presidential inauguration
MSU field hockey program cut, beach volleyball added
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A field hockey player finds out the program’s fate.
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Service with a smile
Find meaningful work that will help others — and meet those scholarship requirements MADDIE KNAPP Trainee Reporter | @mapp_ Whether it be for a club, a fraternity or sorority, a scholarship, or even a service-learning class, most students at Missouri State must complete service hours. Sometimes it’s easy to look past service hours during the initial excitement of college, but it’s important to start early and know your options. Not only are these places fun and close to campus, they allow you to meet other people, pick your own hours, become more in touch with the Springfield community, and allow you to become interested in something that you weren’t expecting.
Humane Society
If you are missing your pet at home or just in need of some furry study breaks, the Humane Society of Southwest Missouri is for you. Walking dogs, playing with cats or working at donation drives are a few of the activities volunteers can do. Volunteers must fill out a volunteer form at swh.org to get started. A small fee of $10 is required to buy a Humane Society shirt that must be worn while volunteering. They require four to eight hours a month for volunteers (basically one hour a week) and one initial volunteer orientation. The Humane Society is located at 3161 W. Norton Road. Hours: Noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Boys & Girls Club
The Boys & Girls Club has four locations in the Springfield area, meaning there will always be help needed. To volunteer, you sign up with any of the four clubs through their website, bgclubspringfield.org, and then you are able to drop in at anytime. Activities range from homework help, arts and crafts, and a dance team. If you are interested in any one subject, staff members can put you in a room with that specific need. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield are located at 720 S. Park Ave., 2524 S. Golden Ave., 1410 N. Fremont Ave. and 835 W. Calhoun Ave. Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday 3 to 6:30 p.m.
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Many MSU students volunteer to pack meals for Ozarks Food Harvest. Closed weekends.
Convoy of Hope
For students with busy schedules who would like to have a structured time each week for service, Convoy of Hope has an event every Tuesday night. Convoy of Hope is partnered with Hands of Hope, which is an organization that packages items for people in need around the world. Every Tuesday night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., volunteers come to create the care packages. No registration is required for individuals. More information is available on their website convoyofhope.org. Convoy of Hope also has other volunteer opportunities within their offices and distribution centers. Email volunteer@convoyofhope.org to learn more about these opportunities. Convoy of Hope is located at 330 S. Patterson Ave. Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed weekends.
Ozarks Food Harvest
Ozarks Food Harvest packages meals, making it possible to feed 30,000 people a week. Volunteers can schedule their three-hour session during a morning session or an afternoon session. Within a three-hour “sort and repack” session, a volunteer can provide close to 300 meals. To sign up, volunteers must go to ozarksfoodharvest.org and apply to schedule an upcoming session. Ozarks Food Harvest packages meals at the O’Reilly Center for Hunger Relief at 2810 N. Cedarbrook Ave. Hours: Morning session: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to noon. Afternoon session: Monday through Thursday 1 to 4 p.m. For more service opportunities, contact the Bear Service Team (Christina Herrera, Christina127@live.missouristate.edu) or the Center for Community Engagement in Plaster Student Union 131 behind Starbucks.
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Find your community within MSU: Get involved KATIE HAYNES Staff Reporter | @JournalistKatie The wait is over now — you can breathe a little bit: College has started and you’re all moved in. Perhaps what has you most worried is the many credit hours you are taking, financial matters being taken into your own hands or the simple fact that there is so much stuff to do and talk about. It can be hard to know where to start. Fortunately, Missouri State University offers many different types of clubs, organizations activities yearround on campus that will be sure to have you more involved in your university than you may have anticipated.
Fraternity and Sorority Life
Probably one of the most wellknown ways to get involved in college activities is through the Fraternity and Sorority Life. You may or may not have a predetermined mindset on these types of
organizations, but it can be important to keep an open mind. The FSL organizations do a lot of charity work, and give back to the Springfield community as a whole, donating funds through their local chapters. Vern Walker, a senior studying general studies, talks about his experience in joining Delta Chi. “I joined my sophomore year,” Walker said. “I didn't really think about being in a fraternity when I came here. I met some really cool guys through some mutual friends and they kind of introduced me to the FSL life, and I knew that it was something that I wanted to do. Because of the fraternity, I probably wouldn’t be where I am today. I met and became close with a lot of guys for the rest of my life because of the things we’ve been through.”
Dorm Life
If you are moving on campus this school year, it can be a totally new scene moving into the dorms. Dorms bring students closer togeth-
er with friendships and academics, and allow for a support system to be created. “It was OK,” Lillian Gitto, freshman psychology major, said. “I loved my roommate, but I hated the rules. They were really silly at times, but I met some great people, and I wouldn’t change a thing … except some rules, like not allowing candle warmers or big tapestries.”
Volunteering
Some freshmen who take service classes are required to complete a certain number of service hours, but there are many opportunities to volunteer outside of this requirement. When completing the required volFile photo/THE STANDARD unteering hours, it is important to MSU students volunteer at the Boys and Girls Club. explore the options that are at hand benefit of coming to such a large while. and to pick something that could pouniversity. There are opportunities MSU provides many events to tentially interest you. for everyone to join in on these ac- get students involved academically MSU-hosted Events tivities and find out more about their and socially. When it comes to finding Free stuff is cool, and what is even interests through these events. Some your passion or place in life, attendbetter is that MSU provides free cam- of these include concerts, festivals ing different events can steer you in pus events year-round; that is the and even a day to adopt a dog for a the right direction.
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Where is the best taco place in Springfield? We asked our expert
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For those of you who have lived in Springfield awhile, you know that many people believe it to be overpopulated with Mexican and Hispanic restaurants. There are actually over 65 Mexican-style restaurants in the city of Springfield. After doing the math, that’s about one Mexican restaurant for every 2,500 people who live in Springfield. That’s a lot of burritos and churros. This summer, however, I took myself on a special mission. As a taco enthusiast, I set out this summer to find tacos in all shapes, sizes and prices to find what is truly the best taco in Springfield. And before I tell you my results, don’t turn away from the page thinking, “BuzzFeed does the same thing; you’re basic,” because guess
what? Those restaurants don’t exist here, and the restaurants I’m about to tell you about DO exist, right here in Springfield. You pickin’ up what I’m puttin’ down? Good. To preface my journey, I don’t have the money to visit 65+ restaurants, so I chose to pick from four restaurants, each with their own RYAN WELCH/THE STANDARD special aspect to them. I found this method to Trevor Martin eats a Taco Bell Doritos Locos Tacos, as seen in this montage. give me the best opportunity to find the taco of my dreams. great deal for the portions of food they provid- with a coastal twist, Cantina Laredo will serve So, let’s get started. ed. If you’re looking for a Mexican classic it up. It has some interesting takes on staple served up the right way, La Hacienda has what menu items, such as Queso Laredo, which is you need. traditional queso dip with seasonings, ground 1370 S. Glenstone Ave. sirloin and pico de gallo mixed in; or its camaron y chorizo empanadas, which are filled A Mexican restaurant with the most traditional style, La Hacienda served up some mean with chorizo, shrimp, queso fresco and chitacos. At $9.99 for three tacos carne asada, as 4109 S. National Ave. potle wine sauce. Its tacos al carbon were well as rice and beans, La Hacienda gave a If you’re looking for some Mexican food what I really came for, however, and they
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stepped up big time. With steak, guac, sour cream and some other sauces, the tacos came to play, and were a refreshing take on the Mexican classic.
The Wheelhouse
1670 E. St. Louis St. The Wheelhouse is unique in many ways. It’s a food truck just off St. Louis Street, for one, but more importantly, its take on Mexican food is the most unique I’ve ever seen. Its burritos are similar to those of popular restaurants like Chipotle and Qdoba, and its prices run a bit cheaper, but its flavor and style go beyond that of its counterparts. It has delicious meat options, such as peanut chicken and mojo, but my overall favorite had to be the sweet steak. Its sweet steak tacos were some of the best tacos I’ve had. It also provides the unique opportunity of its sauce choices, ranging from one to five stars; each sauce has a special flavor and twang to it. If you choose the five-star sauce, be sure to have an ambulance on standby because they’ll take you straight to Flavortown.
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Final verdict
In terms of authenticity and price, Leslie’s takes the cake; $1.99 per taco is about as close as you can get without handing out tacos for free, and the flavor was incredible. The atmosphere of the restaurant made me feel at home, and the ingredients were classic, fresh and delicious, which definitely reflected in the tacos. My overall winner would have to be The Wheelhouse. If you’ve got a few more dollars to spend and you’re looking for a unique experience, The Wheelhouse will give it to you. The sweet steak and peanut chicken were both delicious, and I’d recommend anything on the menu from this place. If there’s a restaurant that didn’t make the final four, please call The Standard’s office and send a complaint to our editor-in-chief, Wyatt Wheeler. 1915 S. Glenstone Ave. That’ll force him to send me back out on On the list of most authentic Mexican food another food-venture, and I could always go I’ve ever had, Leslie’s Mexican Cafe & Bak- for another taco.
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You can work off campus but still get there on foot ALEXANDER ULRICH Staff Reporter | @aulrich21
Attending a university and having to live on your own can get expensive. College students get part-time and full-time jobs depending on their class schedule and course load in order to supplement their income. Students who do decide to work while attending school look for jobs with convenient locations and student accommodations, like flexible hours and competitive pay. There are a lot of places to work that are near campus, with Missouri State located on busy National Avenue, near the Springfield downtown area. The typical part-time job is at fast-food restaurants. The ones that are located near campus include Taco Bell, Burger King, McDonald’s, Steak ‘n Shake, Domino’s Pizza, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Subway, Jimmy John’s, Pickleman’s and more. One of these restaurants is Panera Bread. Manager Jessica Odell said that about 75 percent of the employees at this Panera Bread location at the corner of National Avenue and Elm Street are college students. This is because Panera offers flexible hours and the new delivery system has created new jobs. “We have a flexible schedule,” Odell said. “We have some people who work two to three days a week, and others who work every day after they have classes. Drivers usually have threeto four-hour shifts where they make tips, so they can make good money in a short amount of time.” Panera Bread also accommodates students who are involved on campus. “If people let us know ahead of time, we can work around schedules for sororities and fraternities or different clubs that they are in,” Odell said. “They just have to include that information and communicate with us.” To apply, visit the company website, work4panera.com. There is a questionnaire and application. Potential employees can choose to have their applications sent to this specific location near Missouri State’s campus, or to all of the stores in Springfield. You don’t have to have any pre-certification, but they do ask that you have some food handling experience, or at least some customer service experience, so there is some enjoyment in the job.
Odell said that there have been college employees that have never worked in a restaurant before who end up loving their jobs at Panera Bread. Another fast casual restaurant located close to campus is Qdoba Mexican Grill. Qdoba is located north of MSU’s campus on the corner of Kimbrough Avenue and Walnut Street in the same shopping center as Firehouse Subs and Insomnia Cookies. This Qdoba location typically hires a lot of college students; about half of the staff are college students. Manager Taylor Cook and a lot of her co-workers attend MSU. Qdoba offers flexible hours and competitive pay. Qdoba employees start at $8 per hour and earn raises and promotions after three months of being with the company. “I love working here,” said Cook, a senior psychology major. “The environment is fun because we have so many college students on staff. I also like working here with other college students because you can meet other people from campus and gain connections.” Cook said that getting a job close to campus would help students get introduced to MSU and the Springfield area. Apply to Qdoba online through the franchise website. There are a lot of restaurants and bars near campus and downtown that are not fast food. These include Bambinos Cafe on Delmar Street, Grad School, Aviary Cafe and Creperie, Black Sheep Burgers and Shakes, Kai, Maria’s Mexican Restaurant, Springfield Brewing Co., Big Whiskey’s, Bair’s and more. One of these restaurants is Ebbets Field, located on Walnut Street. Manager Michelle Ray said almost all of her staff are college students. “We have flexible hours and we are just a fun place to work,” Ray said. “Come on in and fill out an application.” If college students aren’t comfortable working in the food industry, there are also some retail and customer service jobs close to campus, as well. College students can apply to work at the Price Cutter grocery store at St. Louis Street and National Avenue. Price Cutter is a locally owned grocery store chain and offers flexible hours for its workers. Students can also work at CVS Pharmacy or the two gas stations located just off campus (Break Time and Kum & Go). Walgreens is a drugstore that attracts a lot of college students from MSU, Drury University and Ozarks Technical Community College. Manager Will Zirbel said most of the Walgreens staff at the National Avenue and St. Louis Street location are college students. Zirbel said the store’s flexible hours and convenient location (halfway between Missouri State and Drury) attract a lot of student workers. “A good majority of our college workers are attending school to be a pharmacy tech or a pharmacist, said Zirbel. “This is a draw for them as well.”
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Being able to pay rent is one of many aspects of being a good roommate BAILEY VASSALLI Staff Reporter | @baileyvassalli
Be Patient If you and your roommate don’t get along, it is highly likely that you don’t know what’s going on in their life. If it seems like they’re being especially difficult, give them some time — there’s a possibility that they may be going through something. They could be missing home, failing classes or even just be busy. Even if there isn’t something going on, being patient with your roommate(s) is always a good rule of thumb.
College is a time for learning: Learning how to fend for yourself; learning how to budget your money; learning how to manage your time: and learning how to live with others. For many, college is the first time that they have to share a room with someone, and it can be a weird adjustment. The roommate situation throughout one’s college years is pretty much unavoidable, but there are definitely some tips that could make Stay Busy it easier. The busier you are, the less likely you are to cross paths with a roommate. Find ways to get involved on campus, hang out with your Pay Your Bills Money is probably the biggest reason for friends more often, get a part-time job, take problems amongst roommates. In some situ- some extra classes or even just spend sometime ations, you won’t have to worry about your in the library studying. In turn, you may see roommate’s bills if you live somewhere where higher grades from all the time you’re spending you pay by the room. However, if you live at the library avoiding your living situation. somewhere where you split the rent and all of the bills yourselves, this is where it can get a Be Respectful The overarching theme to all of this is to little iffy. Always make sure you have your money just be respectful of the people you’re living for rent and utilities set aside for the month, with. If you’re miserable, there’s a good chance and hope that your roommate does the same. they are too. So, just make the best of the rest of the time you’re living together. Pay your Clean Up After Yourself bills, clean up after yourself and don’t freak Nobody wants to clean up someone else’s out on your roommate(s) too terribly often. Let mess, especially when they hardly want to clean them know if you’re bringing people over, reup their own. Washing your own dishes or spect their privacy and don’t touch their food. sticking them in the dishwasher right after you Treat them how you wish they’d treat you. use them is an easy way to clean up, as well as taking out the garbage, or wiping up any messI sincerely hope your living situation pans es you may make on the counters. out better than mine did and my tips (based off These are simple tasks that could help you a year’s worth of experience) help you out. If avoid a fight with your roommate(s). it doesn’t, best of luck.
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Bored on campus? Here’s what to do in the PSU ALEC AND WYATT WEEKLY Online Sensation | @AlecWyattWeekly The Plaster Student Union is a magical place. Take it from us; we spent a day in there from open to close. “What did we do?” you might ask. We had a blast is what we did. Here are some of the best things to do in the PSU if you decide to hang out in there for 16 hours like we did. But before we get started, let’s just say this: There’s literally something for everyone, no matter what you’re into.
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Level 1 Game Center
If you’re looking to have fun (maybe you have fun while eating, we don’t judge), look no further than the Level 1 Game Center. Level 1 has pretty much everything you need to pass time between classes or pass time that you don’t want to spend studying. If you’re into bowling, you can bowl. (Come bowl with us. We go every Wednesday afternoon.) If you’re into pool, you can play pool. If you’re into sitting on a comfy beanbag chair, you might have to come down and fight Vendors us for them. When you walk into the PSU, you notice On top of all that, there’s two pingpong tathe different places you can eat, and there’s bles, an air hockey table and a foosball table. pretty much anything you could ever ask for. The Level 1 Game Center is located in the There’s burgers, pizza, Chinese and, of basement of the PSU. course, chicken sandwiches. The lines can be long, but sometimes you’re Union Club just in the mood for something other than the If for some reason you don’t want to have a dining hall. It’s always better to use your good time at the Level 1 Game Center or if you BoomerMeals than not use them. want something different than the many vendors, There are also ways to avoid the lines. You then maybe the Union Club is the spot for you. can use the Tapingo app so you can grab your The Union Club is one of Missouri State’s food on the go (or one might say you can “tap- best kept secrets.
It has the feel of a more upper-class dining experience, while you’re still within walking distance of your on-campus classes. You could decide that it’s a little pricey, but the experience and the quality is worth the price of admission. Though, the great thing about the Union Club is that you can use your BoomerMeals.
Everything Else
Everything above is excellent, but don’t worry, there’s still a ton more we didn’t mention. There’s Bear Necessities, a Commerce Bank, a bookstore, a piano and plenty of couches to take a mid-afternoon nap. With that said, the PSU should be a place you go frequently, your friend and potentially, a home away from home. And when we do our annual PSU-athon, we expect to see you there.
Vendors Chick-fil-A Burrito Bowl Papa John’s Grill Nation Subway Starbucks Panda Express
Hours Monday-Friday: 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday-Sunday: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
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Alumni: Where are they now?
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TOP: Roy Blunt announcing the MSU Chorale’s performance at the presidential inauguration. BOTTOM: Jackie Stiles is front and center on the day her statue was unveiled outside JQH Arena. RIGHT: John Goodman and former MSU President Marshall Gordon. MADDIE RUSSELL Trainee Reporter | @Maddie636 The years after graduating college can be pretty unpredictable. There are many routes we can take that can either lead to our greatest successes or our worst possible failures. However, many Missouri State alumni have reached amazing heights in their careers. Here are a few successful alumni who have had remarkable accomplishments after graduation.
John Goodman Since graduating, Goodman, who is best known for his role on the sitcom “Roseanne,” has appeared in many famous Disney films including the “Monster’s Inc.” films and “The Emperor’s New Groove.” Other famous films include “The Flintstones,” “Evan Almighty” and “The Hangover Part III.” Goodman has won a Golden Globe and an Emmy Award. “John Goodman is one of the most private and shy individuals I know. He is gentle with the heart of a giant. Howard Orms (Professor Emeritus in the Department of Theatre and Dance) took him under his wing and allowed him to flourish. John has grown from a rambunctious young man into a gracious and gifted artist. He is a joy!” — Chyrel Miller, Goodman’s dance teacher and choreographer at Missouri State
Roy Blunt
After graduation, Blunt became a high school history teacher at Marshfield High School and later taught at Southwest Baptist University and Drury University. He later served as the president of Southwest Baptist University. From 1997 to 2011, Blunt served in the U.S. House of Representatives and was House majority whip from 2003 to 2007 and House majority leader from 2005 to 2006. In 2010, Blunt was elected to the U.S. Senate. In 2011, he was elected vice chairman of the Senate Republican Conference.
Matt Pickens After finishing his soccer career at MSU, Pickens was drafted by the Chicago Fire as the 19th overall pick in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft. He has also played for the Queens Park Rangers, the Colorado Rapids, the New England Revolution and the Tampa Bay Rowdies. In 2010, Pickens won an MLS championship with the Rapids.
Kendra Kassebaum Kassebaum graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in performing arts and has performed on Broadway in multiple shows. She is best known for her role as Glinda in the musical “Wicked.” Her other shows include “Grease,” “Elf: The Musical,” “Cinderella” and “Leap of Faith.” “Fortunately for the theater department at MSU, the list of students who have been successful is long: among others, John Goodman, Kathleen Turner, Tess Harper, Jack Laufer, Deidre Goodwin, Kendra Kasselbaum, Sterling Macer Jr., Kyle Dean Massey, Andrew Call. They are all talented individuals. We provided them the skill to hone that talent, to bring it into focus and how to use it. The voice and the body are their instrument. The rejections must not become personal. They had to put themselves on the line every day and find the endurance it takes until the break happens.” — Robert Bradley, Professor Emeritus, Department of Theatre and Dance
David Glass Glass is the former CEO of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Currently, he is the owner of the Kansas City Royals.
Ryan Howard
Howard was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2001 and made his MLB debut with them in 2004, when he was named NL Rookie of the Year. He is a three-time All-Star and has won a Silver Slugger Award and the NL Hank Aaron Award. He was the NL MVP in 2005 and won the World Series with the Phillies in 2008.
Jackie Stiles After her graduation in 2001, Stiles was the fourth overall pick in the WNBA draft. She was inducted into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame in 2007 and the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in in 2016. After retiring in 2006 due to injury, Stiles decided to start coaching. In 2013, Stiles moved back to Missouri and became an assistant coach at her alma mater. “There is no way I would have had the opportunities I had if it was not playing here at MSU. I had amazing coaches and teammates that made me look good on the court and raised my level to heights I did not know I could reach. I have gotten to travel all over the world for free and meet some really incredible people. I tell people I have never had to get a real job because I truly love what I do.” — Jackie Stiles, current assistant women’s basketball coach at MSU
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Phelps Grove Park is only one mile from Carrington Hall.
No car? No problem! Walkable places off campus MADDIE KNAPP Trainee Reporter | @mapp_
Panera Bread
Across the street from CVS is the home to tasty bagels, soups, salads and more. If you Many students come to Missouri State with need to grab a quick bite to eat or if you are no car. This can be seen as a blessing because just tired of the food options on campus, Paneof parking, yikes, or a curse, if you need to get ra is a short walk away. off campus. If you can’t a find a ride, pop these addresses into your GPS and start your short Address: 500 S. National Ave. Hours: Monday-Saturday 6 a.m.-9 p.m., walk. Sunday 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
Potter’s House
Located on National Avenue across from Missouri State’s Welcome Center, Potter’s House is a green-and-blue painted oasis with coffeehouse vibes. Potter’s House has coffee drinks, small snacks and an awesome front porch to do homework on. Keep an eye out for flyers inside to see when local musicians come to play.
Phelps Grove Park
The closest park to campus is a quick walk across Grand. Phelps Grove Park has a paved sidewalk for walkers or runners, a tennis court, a pavilion and plenty of green space to spread out. This park even backs up to the Springfield Art Museum.
Address: 950 E. Bennett St. Address: 724 S. National Ave. Hours: Monday-Sunday 5 a.m.-11 p.m. Hours: Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Closed Friday, Saturday, Sunday
CVS
In need of some allergy medicine, a birthday card or even a bag of chips? Head to CVS on Elm Street to stroll through aisles of anything you could ever need. This CVS is also the closest pharmacy if you have any prescriptions to regularly pick up. Address: 1153 E. Elm St. Hours: Monday-Sunday 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
Bair’s Sports Grill
Bair’s All-American Sports Grill is a Missouri State gem. With over 50 burgers on the menu, it’s totally worth checking out. Their menu also contains delicious appetizers, salads, wraps and much more. Bair’s is also a great spot to cheer on your favorite sports teams with the many TVs adorning the walls of the awesome restaurant. Address: 631 S. Kimbrough Ave. Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m.- 11p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-12 a.m.
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6 hidden gems you probably didn’t know about
ter is home to pool tables, air hockey tables, a bowling alley and more. With a student ID, a game of bowling is $2 and shoe rental is $1. Some of the best parts of Missouri State’s The table games like foosball, pingpong and campus are the hidden ones. Take time to ex- pool are all free with a Missouri State student plore and utilize these “hidden gems” that make ID. The game center is opened Monday-Friday File photo by NINA TODEA/THE STANDARD Missouri State so special. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m., and The library garden is always open for students to walk through and relax. closed Sunday. If you ever miss dining hall hours or don’t think you can make it back to your dorm for a If you begin to get tired of the PSU restauLocated on the Foster Recreation Center snack, check out the small convenience-like rants or dining hall meals, try out the Union The Bear CLAW stands for Center for store on the first floor of the library or the first pool deck, the sauna may seem tucked away Club. Located in the PSU Ballroom (400), a Learning and Writing. Located on the first lev- floor of Strong Hall called Outtakes. Coffee, but always remains busy. delicious lunch is served Monday through Fri- el of the Duane G. Meyer Library, student em- cold drinks, snacks, and small sandwiches are The sauna hours are Monday-Thursday 6 day from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Students can use their ployees are there to help students in an array always available. a.m.-11 p.m., Friday 6 a.m.-9 p.m., and SaturBoomerMeals to eat here. of subjects. Students can just walk-in for tutorThe Strong Hall Outtakes is open Monday day 9 a.m.- 9 p.m., and Sunday 12 p.m.-11 p.m. ing or make an appointment. through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The library Outtakes is open Monday through Thursday Behind the library is a gorgeous garden hidLocated in the basement of the PSU next to 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday from 7:30 a.m. den from people passing by. The entrance is on the Student Engagement Center, the game cento 2 p.m. the McDonald Arena side of the library. MADDIE KNAPP @Maddie | Trainee Reporter
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How to live the commuter life Tips and tricks from our commuting reporter KATIE HAYNES Staff Reporter | @JournalistKatie So, you’re talking to your friends about the new college life you’re about to lead, and it all sounds exciting. Meeting new people, events — it seems like life is certainly awarding you with freedom. However, you notice a difference between you and your friends: They’re living on campus and you’re not. Is it the end of your social life? Of course not. Being a commuter has its advantages and disadvantages, but you are a student like everyone else. Take this advice from a fellow commuter!
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college students face: meals and finances. Being a commuter, I had to play around with different methods to find what really worked for me and my monthly income. I went from eating at the school every day because I didn’t have a dorm to make a meal, to bringing my lunch every day. It all depends on your own schedule and what you can do to make it work for yourself. Every situation is different. My advice to you is to either buy a BoomerMeal plan or to bring lunches from home. Whether you believe it or not, food will be one of the major costs being a student, and as a commuter with a home away from campus, it can be a little tricky. Creating a budget to balance out what money is being spent on during the year will create great success for your financial life.
If you aren’t living on campus, it can be intimidating coming to a new school with thousands of new faces everywhere you turn. I had to become more of an outgoing person Getting involved than I already was. In the end, it ended up exSome may think that getting involved in a panding my horizons more than I expected, which place that you are not at 24/7 could be almost is helping me grow as a student and a person. impossible, but the truth is, it’s almost impossible not to find something at MSU, and the Meals and finances process is quite simple. Now, this is one of the trickiest obstacles If I had not found The Standard on campus
using some of the resources provided by the school for me, it would be really hard to say if I would be writing for the newspaper now. It took a lot of courage for me to get out there and be aggressive in finding the things that I wanted to do, especially on my own. CampusLink on your My Missouri State account gives you instant access to resources to help you find your perfect organization. Another way to find out about campus events and clubs is to view the MSU calendar on the website. File photo by RYAN WELCH/THE STANDARD The trick is to really focus on what interests Katie Haynes you the most and go from there. That way, the search can be a lot easier, and can also help you Plan out your days so that the world doesn’t academically by picking out a major if you are feel too overwhelming, and if you can go to undecided. class, go to class. You also may not feel like getting up in the Time management morning to get gas and make that trek to MSU… Every student at MSU can learn something I totally get that. It may feel awesome to have from balancing time. It is one of the biggest the freedom to skip class, but it is essential that struggles in life. you gather all of the information for finals week. Time management is essential to success in Plus, you’re paying for it, so why wouldn’t college, and in the long run as well. Know when you get your money’s worth? It may be awful all of your classes are so that scheduling for to get up for an 8 a.m. class, but it is so worth work can be easier. it in the end.
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Teague: The three pillars that make a Bear
Sarah Teague, life editor SARAH TEAGUE Life Editor | @sarah_k_teague I want to challenge you to take a minute of self-reflection. Ignore the text messages, ignore the desktop notifications and think solely on your community. How are you responding to the needs of those around you? It can be easy to get into a day to day routine, and forget there are hurting people around us, until we see the homeless on the street or hear tragic news after work. But for some, this apathetic privilege is not their reality. For some, their day to day is not sheltered, or easy. For some in our communities, they rely on the kindness and energy from others to make it through the week. This is why Missouri State takes pride in our public affairs mission. Three pillars embody our mission for our personal development and reaching out to those around us: cultural competence, community engagement and ethical leadership. With these pillars we are challenged to not only grow as individuals, but to use our talents and energy for the community as well.
To touch on these pillars more in depth, let’s start with community engagement. This pillar is straightforward, and the results of your work will be prevalent in the lives of those in need. Missouri State makes it easy to find opportunities to dive into community service with immersion trips, various events throughout the school year and active fraternity and sorority chapters supporting philanthropies across the country. Cultural competence is acknowledging and appropriately responding to others’ backgrounds, cultures and identities, while also valuing and growing in our own. By knowing who we are and also appreciating our differences, we can use this to advance our mission and be successful in teams and as professionals. And finally, ethical leadership. Ethical leadership also deals with knowing our own value systems and expressing them in respectful ways, while understanding that those who work around us may have different set of values. Understanding the ethics behind leadership and acting on that to bring about productive and positive change is what this pillar is all about. The past two summers, I have served the university as a Student Orientation, Advisement and Registration (SOAR) leader with MSU New Student and Family Programs. At our orientation sessions over the summer, we explain to our incoming students what these three pillars mean. This part of the session was a time for open discussion, acknowledging and appreciating others’ ideals and exploring why these three aspects of our education here are so essential. These talks were not always a walk in the park. Many coming through SOAR have not experienced anything like it before, which is why it is such a necessity in the world of student affairs. I always told my fellow students at the end to not be afraid of these conversations when coming to campus in the fall, and I want to reiterate that. For any new student reading this, please know that these conversations about our differences are so important to opening our minds and understanding those around us. I sincerely hope your professors build these pillars into your coursework, and I encourage you to welcome these talks with your fellow students in the fall.
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Eating on a budget? Add these foods to your shopping list
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HANNA FLANAGAN Staff Reporter | @hanna_flanagan If you are under the impression that eating healthy is too expensive, you are not alone. Many people only think of organic or gluten-free products when they think of being healthy. While it is true that these foods are good for you, there are plenty of other ways to get nutrition into your diet. Every item listed below is both healthy and cheap.
Beans
Steel Cut Oats Steel-cut oats are another example of a hearthealthy whole grain. When eggs get boring, just add a little honey and fruit to your oatmeal for a complete breakfast! Cost: About $1.80 per pound
Cucumbers Cucumbers are extremely low in calories and will help with hydration levels. Raw cucumbers with a little salt are the perfect snack for someone who wants nutrition on a budget.
Beans, which are often a staple in a vegetarian diet, are high in protein. They also con- Cost: About $1.80 each tain soluble fiber which helps lower cholesterol levels. Carrots Cost: Under $2 for a 16 oz. can
Another great vegetable to snack on are carrots. We know carrots improve vision beEggs cause they are loaded with Vitamin A, but they are rich in many other types of vitamins and Eggs are essential for a budget-friendly diet. minerals as well. Carrots will strengthen vision, They make a tasty meal at any time of the day improve the health of your skin and slow down and are loaded with protein. Eggs are also su- signs of aging. per versatile: the majority of vegetables or meat you have in your fridge will probably work Cost: Under $1.50 for a 16 oz. bag of baby well with them. carrots Cost: Under $2 for 12
If you want to maintain a healthy diet without breaking the bank, make sure to do your Brown Rice research ahead of time. Check prices and nutrition labels online before going to the grocery Brown rice is a healthier alternative to carbs store to prevent impulse buys. It is also importlike sticky rice or pasta. This whole grain is ant to pay close attention to expiration dates; only about 215 calories per cup and pairs well if an item goes bad quickly, try not to waste your money by purchasing too many. Lastly, with many different proteins. shop smart by buying food that can be incorporated into many different healthy dishes and Cost: About $2 per pound recipes, not just one or two.
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Alec and Wyatt Weekly ALEC AND WYATT WEEKLY Online Sensation | @AlecWyattWeekly Hello there. You might be wondering who these handsome devils are. We’re Alec and Wyatt Weekly and we’d like to welcome you to The Standard’s sports coverage. Led by sports editor Alec McChesney and editor-in-chief Wyatt Wheeler, Alec and Wyatt Weekly started out as an online sports show to bring you the latest hot takes in Missouri State athletics. We had a lot of fun bringing you our opinions throughout the spring semester, and we’re excited for this to grow. This started out just one afternoon where we were told to go into a room and just start talking with a camera in front of our faces. There’s only one thing we really know how to talk about and we know it well: We know Missouri State athletics. Every week we bring you laughs and just straight knowledge from our brains when it comes to Springfield’s College Team. We also took on two of the school’s best volleyball players, Lily Johnson and Emily Butters, at their own game on camera. We plan to take on more of the best athletes in the school throughout the year. It doesn’t just stop with the videos. Over the summer, we started our weekly Notebook series, where we take the biggest news of the week and we give our views in a beautifully laid out online format. In the Notebook, we also answer questions from our readers so be sure to ask us anything during the week at @AlecWyattWeekly. We hope to have a few more surprises along the way. That’s enough about us; we want to talk about what comes after this page.
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LEFT: Deion Holliman celebrates after a touchdown. RIGHT: Dave Steckel claps hands with his players.
Looking for a destination Steckel: ‘I think we suck’ after 5-17 record in first two seasons as head coach WYATT WHEELER Editor-in-Chief | @realYitWheeler After two seasons as the Bears’ head coach, Dave Steckel isn’t pleased with how those seasons went. His first season, the team went 1-10. The second, they improved to 4-7. “I think we suck,” Steckel said. “We’re not successful. That’s what we have to do, is keep working. Did we show improvement? The answer is yes. “People keep saying that we’re going in the right direction, but I’m not good with directions. I’m good with destinations. So we need to get to a destination.” Where is that destination? “The championship.” Missouri State football enters the 2017 season with a lot of unknowns while taking on one of the toughest schedules in the FCS. The Bears will play FCS powerhouses such as North Dakota State, Youngstown State, North Dakota and South Dakota State. They’ll also start the season against Missouri in Columbia. Steckel coached the Tigers’ defense for 14 seasons before taking over as the head coach at Missouri State. Steckel said he hasn’t put too much thought into what it will be like to return and what that day will be like.
“I think it’ll be exciting to go back,” Steckel said. “We’re playing a damn good football team.” Whoever is under center for the Bears will be taking his first collegiate snap. No quarterback on the Missouri State roster has FCS experience. Sophomore junior college transfer quarterback The football Bears might Peyton Huslig remains the have lost one of their leaders starter in the offseason afon defense (Dylan Cole) to ter being declared the startthe Houston Texans, but fans er before the spring scrimshould still be ready to Bear mage. Up behind talented wide In the spring game, receiver Malik Earl. Huslig showed off his big Earl had a breakout arm by going 19 for 33 season in 2016 where he with 345 yards, a touchcaught 41 passes for 534 down and two intercepyards and three touch- tions. “I love the way he comdowns. He has also improved statistically every petes,” Steckel said. season. “That’s one of the reasons At 6-foot-3, Earl has the I think he won the job in size and speed to separate the spring.” from a defender. He should be If Huslig were to keep exciting to watch in what prom- the job, he would replace ises to be a more explosive Mis- starting quarterbacks Brodie Lambert (graduated) souri State offense. and Breck Ruddick (dis-
Malik Earl
missed) from a season ago. Also seeing turnover will be the defensive side of the ball. The Bears lose All-American linebacker Dylan Cole to the Houston Texans. Cole has served as the team captain for the past couple seasons, and he leaves as one of the better players in the history of the program. Steckel said the Bears have already felt the effects of not having their leader during the offseason. “I think it’s been pretty slow in the spring,” Steckel said. “I don’t mean that in a bad way. We have a lot of guys coming back, but the bad news is that we were 4-7 and we have a lot of guys coming back.” He said he expects the leadership to step up as the younger players on the team gain more experience and are more comfortable with taking on that type of role. The Bears will lean on the leadership of senior wide receiver Malik Earl. Earl has improved each season and was the go-to target a season ago. He caught 41 passes for 534 yards and three touchdowns. “When you’re a leader, you have to serve the team,” Steckel said. “To do that, you really have to humble yourself. Since I’ve been here, I’ve seen that happen with Malik.” With the improvement in the record from 2015 to 2016, Steckel said to ask him in November about what a successful season would look like to him. Missouri State will start the season on the road at Mizzou on Sept. 2. Its first home game will be at 2 p.m. Sept. 16 against Murray State.
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Home field advantage TREVOR MARTIN Staff Reporter | @trevorsaur A great 2016 campaign for the MSU Bears men’s soccer team ended with the Bears coming up just one goal short of a conference championship and a bid to the NCAA Tournament. The Bears and head coach Jon Leamy have still not forgotten. “It was tough for our guys to come so close and lose,” Leamy said. “I know these guys returning this season are ready to get after it.” Quite a few seniors on the team made their exits last season; including Jack Griffin, Emmerich Hoegg, Mikey Lightbourne and Phil Woods, who all contributed a heavy amount of both minutes and points throughout the season. Hoegg became the team’s all-time leader in game-winning goals in a career last season with his 13th game-winner coming against top-ranked Loyola. He led the team in goals and shots last season with five and 38, respectively. Lightbourne provided high-quality minutes in the midfield, racking up a goal and an assist.
Woods netted two of his own, adding six assists along the way and racking up 35 shots, spending most of his minutes as a forward for the Bears last season. “We’re going to be a completely different team this fall, no doubt about it,” Leamy said. “Don’t get me wrong though, we’re gonna freaking compete, and it starts with our schedule.” The Bears play their first four matches against Air Force, UAB, Memphis and Tulsa. The Bears took losses at both Memphis and Tulsa last season, but look to even the score this fall. “I think we’ve got a great nonconference schedule,” Leamy said. “These first four teams are all hardworking, disciplined teams that I think will be a great test for our boys to start the season.” Looking into conference play, the Bears will have two matchups against both Drake, who the Bears drew last season, and MVC newcomer Valparaiso. “The conference looks a little different this year,” Leamy said. “To have the opportunity for our guys to play Valpo twice will be a great opportunity.” Last season, the Bears finished with a re-
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Men’s soccer is hoping for more celebrations in 2017.
cord of 9-8-3, due in large part to their stel- a goals for/goals against ratio of 24-9 in home matches. lar defense, specifically at home. Last season the Bears surrendered only Of their 13 home matches last season, the nine goals in 13 home matches, finishing with Bears only lost two.
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Missouri State opens the season against Missouri Valley College on Aug. 12.
Luckily for the Bears, much of their defensive core from last season will be returning, including junior Jake Laird, senior Nick Burtenshaw, sophomore Ben Stroud and senior Scott Midgley. Each of them appeared in at least 15 matches last season and made starts in at least 10. Stroud made the most starts out of the bunch, collecting 19 in 20 matches played. The Bears will also see some newcomers in the fall, including freshman defender Dylan De Jong. De Jong comes from New Zealand,
where he was his team’s captain, netting 20 goals and 60 assists in his career. “We’re simply going to be a different team this fall,” Leamy said. “We’re going to maneuver some guys around and get them in positions to score for us. Obviously you’d love to have guys who can find the back of the net every time, but our focus is always as a team. We’ll have a lot of diversity on our team, and we’ve got 11 guys who will always be looking to put each other in a position to score. That’s how we win games.”
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Mitch Langton looks to improve during his sophomore season.
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The Ice Bears are hoping to rebound after a season which saw a step back.
New coach lays down the Law
ALEXANDER ULRICH Staff Reporter | @aulrich21 After last hockey season, in which the head coach was released following a 30th ranked finish in the country, 13 spots away from making the national tournament, the Missouri State Ice Bears hired Jeremy Law as the new head coach to right the ship. Law is the first full-time paid head coach in Ice Bears history and becomes the sixth head coach of the team, the second since the Ice Bears have become a Division I team. The winning resume of Law in the Western States Hockey League, where he coached all of his teams to the postseason, gives the Ice Bears high hopes for collegiate playoff contention. “My goal for Year 1 is to make the national tournament,” Law said. “At least give ourselves the opportunity to get recognized. Everyone’s goal is to win a championship. I want to be in the spot to make that happen.” In 13 seasons and 397 games in the WSHL, Law compiled a 239-135-23 record, winning a championship in his first year as a WSHL head coach in 2005. Most recently, Law coached the Springfield Express to three consecutive postseason appearances in the WSHL in his three years as head coach, posting a record of 91-53-11 in that time. “I’m super competitive,” Law said. “Obviously you always want to win, and having fun comes with winning.” Law said that he wants a program that the school and players can be proud of.
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The Ice Bears were one of the most penalized teams in the country last season.
“It will be a team effort,” sophomore defenseman Brian Schumacher said. “Having (Law) a part of the team now will definitely be a huge benefit and a huge asset to making a run for the nationals. He can keep us working hard and hold us accountable.” The Ice Bears were one of the most penalized teams in the entire country last season. “I expect us to be more organized and more disciplined and that will lead to a better season,” junior defenseman Bryan Fuhler said. “We were always getting penalized last year, we were
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The Ice Bears play at Mediacom Ice Park, which is on Trafficway Street near John Q. Hammons Parkway. Ice Bears games are not free to students.
always getting into scrums that we shouldn’t have gotten into. This new coach isn’t going to tolerate that.” Unlike the previous head coach who lived in St. Louis, being in Springfield will allow Coach Law to be more hands-on. Coach Law said he really wants to instill discipline, structure and camaraderie into the culture, which should help the team in the long run. Expect to see physical play from the Ice Bears this season. Law said that his style of
coaching will wear the opponents out, but will also be big on structure. “We will have a lot of team systems, and discipline in those systems sticking with our game plan,” Law said. “I really preach defense and defensive zone coverage. If you can keep the puck out of your net, you are doing a good job and giving yourself the best opportunity to win games. I just want us to be competitive with the best teams in the country and I think we have the team to do that.”
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Taking care of business Softball thinks they have the talent to be successful BAILEY VASSALLI Staff Reporter | @baileyvassalli During the 2017 season, Missouri State softball finished with a 23-26 record even though head coach Holly Hesse believed the team had solid defense and good communication all season. “We played solid defense,” Hesse said. “We just couldn’t get the runs on the board.”
As there is every year, Hesse says there will be a change in dynamic with the team. They lost four players from last season, and they will be introducing freshmen to Killian Stadium. With the loss of graduates Elena Gambill, Mary Stephens, Bethany Sullinger and Olivia Roark, Hesse expects some players to step into bigger roles. These players have hopes of their own. File Photo by BAILEY VASSALLI/THE STANDARD “My hopes for my team is to improve Bethany Sullinger led the team with five homers in 2017. from last year by winning (the) regular
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Holly Kelley was a key part of the softball rotation in 2017. season and winning the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament,” junior third baseman Kyana Mason said. The hope for a MVC Championship is a common theme among the players, but that isn’t a surprise. The Bears know what they want, and they know what they are capable of. As for Hesse, she thinks they’re more capable of what they’ve shown while at the plate. Hesse said the team needs improvement when it comes to that aspect of the game. They need better at-bats. She said the team needs stronger hitters, especially after losing Sullinger – who batted .333 with 25 RBIs and eight doubles. Hesse said she believes Mason can contribute at the plate for the team in 2018. Mason batted .292 with 11 runs and two RBIs during her sophomore season, but she wants to improve at the plate and wants to step into a leadership role as an upperclassman. “My main hopes for this season are to do everything I can to help my team succeed and have an even better season than last year,” Mason said. Mason admits that playing at the collegiate level has been an adjustment for
her. Although softball has always been a competitive sport, she said it’s different at every level. For Mason, playing college softball is fun, but it challenges her mentally as well. “You fail more because you’re playing against such great competition,” Mason said. “It’s sometimes challenging to keep a positive attitude.” Yet, she said her team helps her keep it together. Sophomore pitcher Erin Griesbauer agrees. Griesbauer — who had an ERA of 3.89 in 19 appearances and five starts in the circle — is another player Hesse expects to take on a bigger role this upcoming season. “We push each other every day to be the best we can be,” Griesbauer said. Griesbauer has hopes of her own for the season. She said she wants to grow as a player this upcoming season by becoming more of a producer for the team. Her hopes for the team as a whole are similar to everyone else’s – to bring home a MVC Tournament win. With the right mindset, senior outfielder Sara Jones thinks they can get there. “We have the talent,” Jones said. “It’s time to take care of business.”
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MISSOURI VALLEY FAVORITES With the loss of Wichita State, expectations are higher than ever for men’s basketball ALEC McCHESNEY Sports Editor | @Alec_McChesney The clock hit zero. The Missouri State Bears basketball season came to an end at the hands of rival Wichita State in the Missouri Valley Conference Semifinals. Despite an impressive and valiant effort, the Bears watched helplessly as the Shockers ran away with the contest, winning 78-63. Just moments after the game, Bears head coach Paul Lusk addressed the media. It was a press conference that many expected to be his last as the Bears coach. But after he exited the room, MSU athletic director Kyle Moats announced Lusk would return for the 2017-18 season. “There’s a better chance for each team in the conference,” Moats said. “We are one of the contenders this year.” From that point on, everything Lusk and the Bears have done has worked towards capturing the Valley crown next season. And with the Shockers leaving for the American Athletic Conference, MSU has as good a chance as any to take down the rest of the Valley. But it’s more than just WSU leaving the Valley. The Bears have the best roster on paper in the conference, and one of the most talented cores in the country. A quick breakdown: seniors Ronnie Rousseau III, Alize Johnson, J.T. Miller (transfer), Jarrid Rhodes and Tanveer Bhu-
llar (transfer); juniors Reggie Scurry (transfer), Obediah Church, Jarred Dixon and Ryan Kreklow; sophomores Abdul-Hakim Fofana (transfer) and Ross Owens; freshmen Mustafa Lawrence, Darian Scott and Greg Williams. On paper, there are no holes in that roster. There’s youth, experienced veterans, size, speed, shooting and star power — specifically Alize Johnson. Johnson, who averaged 14.8 points and 10.6 rebounds per game, won the MVC Newcomer of the Year award in 2017 and is the front-runner to win the MVC Player of the Year award this season. “He works very, very hard and he sets the tone in what we are doing,” Lusk said. “He gets better from each experience and is having a great summer to this point. He has improved in a lot of areas. “The amazing thing, is that it’s not all about him; he’s very helpful with all of the players and I think that’s an extremely positive thing.” Despite all of the hype around Johnson’s senior season, one Bear is garnering even more attention, for his return to the program. Rousseau, who left the Bears after appearing in 15 games a season ago, is expected to play a major role for MSU in 2017. The point guard averaged 11.6 points, 2.9 assists and 2.1 rebounds per game, and the Bears were 11-4 when he played. “We are thrilled to have him back as he is very fun to coach and he’s a great work-
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Bears head coach Paul Lusk coaches up Obediah Church.
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Alize Johnson is destined for a big season as the star player of the Bears.
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er,” Lusk said. “We expect him to have a very good season. We are excited to have him. ... He’s a very good player and it’s been great to have him. “It’s great to see him smiling again, and he’s in a really good place.” It’s big news that Rousseau is back to Bear fans, but it’s even better news for the team. If Rousseau and Johnson are both healthy, and appear in 30 games, the Bears should have no trouble finishing in the top third of the Valley. Add in the athleticism of Church and Fofana with deft shooting touch of Rhodes, Dixon and Kreklow and there’s an NCAA-Tournament-readyroster. But, of course, the Bears have yet play a game this season, and with lofty expectations comes pressure. And the pressure to win just NBA talent doesn’t come around Missouri State too might be the only thing often, but Alize Johnson might be at that level. standing in the way of the Coming off a summer where he declared for the Bears this season. NBA Draft and worked out with the Boston Celtics, If they are capable of get- Johnson has returned to Missouri State for his ting out of their own way, senior season and depend on their natural Johnson won the Missouri Valley Newabilities and passion for the comer of the Year in 2016-17 and was game, MSU should find its a double-double machine (17). With high expectations for men’s way to the top of the Valley hoops this season, Johnson should by the end of next season. be the favorite to be the Missouri ValFile Photo by MEGAN BURKE/THE STANDARD ley Player of the Year.
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The Lady Bears hope to improve on a 16-15 season.
HIGH EXPECTATIONS Lady Bears hoping to get back to the NCAA Tournament
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One of the players the Lady Bears will lean on senior guard Liza Fruendt. Coming into this season, Fruendt will be ranked 20th i in MSU scoring history. Fruendt will be considered an early front-runner for the Missou- t ri Valley Player of the Year. F Harper believes Fruendt will be one of A the top returners in the league and thinks she h
The expectations will be high going into the 2017-18 season for the Missouri State women’s basketball team. During her first four seasons as the Lady Bears head coach, Kellie Harper has recorded 72 wins, which is second most in MSU history. t The Lady Bears finished t Going from a role player on a NCAA s with a 16-15 record, with a Tournament team to starting every game a 12-6 record in the Missouri Valley Conference. Last seafor what was supposed to be a re- b son marks the third consecbuilding team, didn’t look like it a utive season where the Lady was a difficult task for Fruendt. Bears made a postseason She proved to be the player to s appearance by making the watch every single game for the H Women’s National InviLady Bears. c Fruendt finished third in s tation Tournament. They also had another Top 3 the Missouri Valley in scoring finish in the MVC. and showed that she could take u “We did not finish as well over games. s as we wanted to, for sure,” She almost single-handedly defeated No. s Harper said. “I think this has 22 Drake last season with a 46-point perforbeen a little bit of a learning mance while becoming one of only five Lady f lesson, and hopefully, a little Bears to score 40 points or more. s bit of motivation for all of With the other top five scorers leaving the t our returning players. I Missouri Valley either by graduating or being on know they wanted to win, Wichita State, Fruendt should be the favorite to be the o Missouri Valley Player of the Year going into her senior f but I think they know it season. S takes a little more ‘than o want to.’”
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Liza Fruendt is in position for a big season in 2017. is very capable of shooting a high percentage. As a junior, Fruendt shot 37 percent from the floor and averaged 16.7 points per game. Fruendt, who was voted to the First-Team All MVC team in 2016, scored 46 points, hitting 17 FGs in the process. Despite having Fruendt, there are some things Harper said she had in mind for the team to work on as they went into the offseason. Harper said they have been trying, as early as the spring, to work on the offense, but she said she wants this team to become a better passing team. “I think overall, we would like to see some strong leadership from our senior class,” Harper said. “We want to make sure the coaching staff holds these women to a high standard.” She said that she is going to have to wait until the first few workouts and practices to see where the team will be defensively, then she will make changes accordingly. The Lady Bears will have three incoming freshman joining the team for the 2017-18 season, and Harper had nothing but great things to say about the incoming freshmen. Ellie Ruffridge, a five-foot-three guard out of Pocahontas, Iowa; Abby Hipp, a sixfoot-two forward out of Kansas City; and Sydney Schultz, a six-foot-two forward out of Aurora, Illinois.
“These girls are very competitive and hard-working, they are very excited about being here, winning is very important to them,” Harper said. “Skill wise, they are very good passers and their fundamentals are very sound.” Harper said this upcoming season is going to be very challenging, due to a number of teams turning Missouri State down. But even though the schedule is not ideal, she still wants to see some competitiveness early. “This is going to be a huge challenge for this team and they need to understand we’re trying to win games in November, not just January, February and March.” Harper said. With a tough schedule ahead, the Lady Bears will be looking at their key players to help push this team in the right direction. Harper has high regards for sophomore guard Alexa Willard, who is a returning all-freshman player. She believes Willard will need to continue to be aggressive, play stronger and find different ways to help the team. With all of these new piece, as well as plenty to improve on, Harper said to not count the Lady Bears out just yet. “I am going to have high expectations for this team,” Harper said. “I think they’re going to be talented enough if we can put it all together.”
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Making a splash Collins has high expectations for ‘probably the best recruiting class’ he’s ever had BRENNER MOORE Staff Reporter | @brennerm2
When people think of Missouri State’s top teams, their minds instantly go to baseball, volleyball and women’s basketball to name a few. However, there’s a team that has potential to make waves in Missouri State’s sports world; that team, happens to be the swim team. The women’s team is coming off a Missouri Valley Conference Championship win,
while the men’s team is eyeing the championship themselves. “I think it’s going to be a great (season),” coach Dave Collins said, “This is probably the best recruiting class we have ever had.” The swim team has high expectations for this season both in and out of the pool. Team dynamic is a huge component of the swim team. Citing upperclassmen as role models for his recruiting class, Collins, talked about team synergy as the key to their success in the previous season.
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The women’s swimming team won the MVC Championship last season. Along with a positive team, Collins had an ample amount of talent to work with for the upcoming season. Helping lead the pack on the men’s side is Phillip Willett. Willett is junior at Missouri State and transferred from Univer-
sity of South Carolina his sophomore year. Willett achieved a personal record of 3:46.67 in the 400 IM last season. The current school record for the 400 IM is 3:45.00. If Willett is able to break the school record,
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The men’s swimming team finished second in the MAC last season. that also puts him at a time that could qualify him for the NCAA tournament. “I wake up thinking about it every day,” Willett said when talking about his personal record in the 400 IM. While Willett is focused on his own success, he still has the team first mentality that Collins praised his whole team for. “Four guys, that’s the goal,” Willett said. We are trying to get four guys to NCAAs this season. I have never experienced a team with such a strong, positive team culture like this one, that’s the edge we have.” While the men’s team is gearing up to win the conference after a heartbreaking one-point defeat last season, the women’s team is ready for a repeat. “I think we have a lot of momentum going into this season,” Sydney Zupan, a swimmer for the women’s team, said. Zupan, a senior, is in almost the same boat as Willett this season. She set a few records last season and is aiming to break them once again. Looking forward to this season, she thinks that the girls have a shot
to get to the NCAA tournament this season. The women’s team has some stellar incoming — freshman, and the team is ready for them. “They’re awesome, I’m so excited to have them…we have some good kids coming in that will really impact our relays,” Zupan said. The last major addition to the swim team is a men’s swimmer, Blair Bish Bish is a transfer junior from University of Arizona. He has proved himself as a top swimmer being a back-to-back All American swimmer his previous two seasons at Arizona. Bish was originally considering Missouri State as one of his top schools, but ultimately chose Arizona. Collins is very pleased with his decision to return and believes he will fit in well with the team. “He was missing that team chemistry, that’s what ultimately brought him back to us,” Collins said. “We know exactly what we are getting, and he is going to be a huge asset to our team.”
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Back in the swing of things Men’s golf with high hopes after lackluster season ALEXANDER ULRICH Staff Reporter | @aulrich21 Following a tough year, including a fourth-place finish at the Missouri Valley Conference Championship, the Missouri State University men’s golf team will rely on the experience of its upperclassmen for a better finish in the 201718 season. “Expectations are always pretty high for us at the beginning of the upcoming years,” head coach Neal Stafford said. “I think the guys are going to be pretty excited about 17-18. We’ve got a full team of returning players.” The men’s golf roster will not feature any freshmen or newcomers. The Bears will enter the new year with an entire roster that has experience at the collegiate level, led by their upperclassmen of two seniors and four juniors. There will be two seniors: John Fuchs and Brian Rogers. “Both guys have played in the lineup quite a bit and should be able to provide some great leadership for us,” Stafford said. “We also have a really strong junior class that has kind of led the way for us the last couple of years, even since arriving as freshmen. “This is a roster that should be pretty comfortable with
everything that we have coming, obviously the game can throw some new things at you. I think we have a pretty tough group going into this year.” This veteran roster will be key going into the new year filled with important new events on the schedule. Stafford said that he liked how the new schedule came together. The men’s golf team starts their season in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, at the Southern Mississippi Tournament, a new event for the Bears. The team will play in five events in the fall. They will also participate in a couple of new events in the spring, and will return to some events that they typically play in each year. One of these events is the Missouri Valley Conference Championship, which will be at Dalhousie Golf Club in Cape Girardeau. Stafford said this is a course that most of the team has played once or twice. The Bears are hopeful this familiarity will help them in the MVC Championship, especially after a fourth place finish last year in Chicago. “I think we were maybe a little disappointed overall in File Photo by MEGAN BURKE/THE STANDARD our finish,” Stafford said. “The last few years we have had some really good regular seasons and have honestly not MSU hopes to rebound after a tough season.
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lenges and new events on their schedule. The Bears hope to have a better finish in the MVC Championship, with familiarity of the course and the experience found on their roster of upperclassmen. “I’m always optimistic for the upcoming year,” Stafford said. “There will be some new challenges to face and a couple of new events and we’re really looking forward to it.”
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The 2018 Missouri Valley Conference championship will be played in Cape Girardeau. Most players on the team has experience on the course.
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Missouri State will host the Missouri Valley women’s soccer tournament in 2017.
‘We should have a very successful year’ Women’s soccer’s Brewer confident going into 2017 ALEX ULRICH Staff Reporter | @aulrich21
Like three other MSU athletic teams, the Missouri State women’s soccer team will host a Missouri Valley Conference championship event for the upcoming 2017 season. The MVC Championship for women’s soccer will be at the Betty and Bobby Allison South Stadium on Nov. 3-5. The coaching staff, which is headed by Rob Brewer, and the team are excited to compete in a championship tournament on their home field after missing the conference tournament last year by just one point. “‘Home field’ means a whole lot, in terms of being comfortable and getting your best performance,” Brewer said. “I know the players are going to be amped up for this. We are hopeful we can represent ourselves very well in that event.” Playing host to a conference championship isn’t the only thing that excites Brewer going into a new year. There are nine incoming freshmen added to the team in the offseason, includ-
ing Jacqueline Baetz, Anna Durnin, Jordan Eickelman, Bryn McQuaid, Lexi Palacio, Tarah Phongsavath, Kate Schroeder, Emma Skornia and Amanda Sullivan. “It’s a talented group,” Brewer said. The talented group of freshmen will join a strong core of 18 returning players, featuring Sarah Sabo, Karen Kozol, Kassie Flynn, Olina Einarsdottir, Brittney Robinson, Mayleigh Oder, Mary Disidore, Ashley Coonfield, Makenzie Pfeiffer, Courtney Kolb, Brooke Zenner, Brooke Prondzinski, Masen Stamp, Kayleigh Putnam, Suzy Smith, Lauren Fisher, Rachel Catrell, and Brooke Zimmerman. Of these 18 returners, Mary Disidore was named to the 2016 All-MVC first team, Brooke Zimmerman earned a spot on the All-MVC second team. Ashley Tallerine and Evan Stamp were added to the all-conference honorable mentions, and Ashley Coonfield was named to the 2016 All-Freshman squad. “We anticipate that if everyone is in a good shape when we get back, we should have a very successful year,” Brewer said.
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TOP: Brooke Prondzinski scored three goals for the Bears in 2016. BOTTOM: Lauren Fisher started three games for the 2016 Bears. The 2016 season for the women’s soccer team wasn’t as successful as the Bears had hoped for, finishing with an overall record of 5-8-4 and 1-3-2 in league play. Brewer said the team should have done better, but also said he felt good about the hard work and fight the team put in during the year. “We competed well, we just didn’t get the results we wanted,” Brewer said. Last year, MSU leaned heavily on its defense, sometimes having to rely on holding opponents and getting a shutout. In 2016 the team had six clean sheets, four
ties, and failed to score in seven of its 17 games. “We are hoping that with some healthy players returning that we will be able to open things up and score more goals this year,” Brewer said. Along with the MVC Championship at the end of the season, the Missouri State women’s soccer team has 10 home games at the Betty and Bobby Allison South Stadium. “That should be a good opportunity for people to come see us,” Brewer said. “Hopefully we can have a pretty good fan base and get some support at our games.”
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NOTHING MID-MAJOR ABOUT THEM Volleyball Bears out to prove they’re among nation’s elite
coach Melissa Stokes said. “It is what it is.” Despite not having Wichita State on the schedule, Stokes thinks the schedule is tougher than Lily Johnson has pretty much done everything ever. The Bears will start the season on Aug. 25 on in her career at Missouri State. She’s the two-time defending Missouri Valley the road, and they won’t play their first home Conference Player of the Year. She was the MVC match until Sept. 14 for the 10th match of the Freshman of the Year and she has also been named season. “If you want to be the best, you need to play first-team All-MVC during all three seasons. One thing she hasn’t done is win the Missou- the best,” Stokes said. “If you want to get into the NCAA Tournament and get a good seed, you ri Valley Conference Tournament. The Bears fell to Wichita State in the cham- have to beat top-50 opponents. “We’ll probably take some hits along the way, pionship game the past two seasons, so the goal but you’re only going to do that if you give yourfor Johnson and the volleyball self the opportunity Bears starts with winning to give yourself the Valley Tournament. those significant “We’ve been so wins.” close the past two In order to years,” Johnson said. get those signif“Just to have that closure icant wins, the would be really nice.” Bears will have After winning 17-consecto replace some utive matches in 2016, MissouOne of the top athletes in significant piecri State volleyball enters the school history is high praise, es. 2017 season on something it but Lily Johnson is more Missouri didn’t experience too much than deserving of that label. State lost Simduring the 2017 season: a losing File Photo by MEGAN BURKE/THE STANDARD In her first three seasons one House and streak. as a Bear, she’s one of the Tatum Marshall Lily Johnson and Emily Butters celebrate after scoring. The Bears were on a winmost decorated volleyball to graduation. ning streak that lasted from players in school history. As The Bears Sept. 30 to Nov. 25, but the a freshman, she won the Mis- will expect other last two losses came at insouri Valley Freshman of the players to step opportune times. Year. The past two seasons, up in the likes of The first loss came in she’s won the Missouri Valley junior libero the Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year. Emily Butters Conference Johnson will also be coming and senior midchampionship. off her second-straight summer with dle blocker The other the USA Volleyball Collegiate Na- Lynsey Wright. came in the tional Team, where she has played with The pair first round of some of the other top collegiate volley- spent part of the NCAA ball players from around the country. their summers Tournament. with the U.S. The Bears Collegiate National Team-Minneapolis program. will have the opporFile Photo by Johnson has spent her past two summers with tunity to avenge one BAILEY VASSALLI/ the U.S. Collegiate National Team with trips to of those losses. THE STANDARD Europe (2016) and Thailand (2017) with the top Ohio State ended volleyball players in the country. Missouri State’s season Having players play on the national stage has in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. This came after the Bears beat the Buckeyes during helped change the perception of Missouri State. Stokes wants her program not to be known as a the regular season. “Yeah, I’m excited to go there,” Johnson said. mid-major, and she said players like Johnson, “I don’t know if you want to call it a tiebreaker Butters and Wright will change the perception of the program. match or whatever you want to call it.” “It helps with other athletes who look at our Missouri State won’t get the opportunity to program that on the outside probably wouldn’t avenge its previous losses to Wichita State. Wichita State announced on April 7 that they have,” Stokes said. “It puts Missouri State on the will move to the American Athletic Conference. map with players who might not have looked “It’s been an awesome rivalry,” MSU head here before.” File Photo by MEGAN BURKE/ THE STANDARD
Melissa Stokes was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
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Hoping to repeat history Baseball looking for an encore performance after historic season BLAINE WHEELER Staff Reporter | @blainewheeler21
Last season, the Missouri State Bears etched their name further into college baseball’s radar adding more credentials to MSU’s baseball resume. “Its one of the best squads I’ve ever been around,” head coach Keith Guttin said about the 2017 team after the season-ending loss
to TCU. The 2017 Bears advanced to their third Super Regional in school history, finishing with the best conference record in Missouri Valley Conference and Bears history, while knocking off rivals Mizzou and Arkansas in big games, the Bears then lost one series short of the College World Series. The Bears lost to TCU, a team that advanced to the CWS semifinals, showing that
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MSU made it to the Super Regional round of the NCAA tournament in 2017. MSU could’ve competed with anyone in the country. Now it is time to focus on what is ahead. The 2018 Bears baseball team is poised to have stars of its own, returning five starters from last year’s run. Jeremy Eierman,
Hunter Steinmetz and Dylan Coleman are highlighted returning stars from 2017 that want more. “Those guys are kind of our leading commodity,” Guttin said. “They are three guys that are coming back that are going to have
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to carry some load for us.” The trio played in the Cape Cod Summer League during the offseason. It’s a league which consists of the best prospects in college baseball, and according to Guttin, it simply makes players better. “We have been sending guys up there for 25 years,” Guttin said. “Every guy that we have sent, whether its position player or pitcher, they come back and they are a different player, they are that much better.” Third team All-American Jake Fromson, who is also coming back next season, did not throw this summer to rest his arm after a school record 37 mound appearances in 2017. “There is no need for him to go out there and throw 50 innings for some summer program,” Guttin said. The Bears recruiting class consists of 12 new players from across the Midwest. Junior College transfer LHP David Schwab posted a 2.56 ERA last year with Johnson County and has potential to be a factor. Guttin compared Schwab’s potential impact to the impact Doug Still left on the program as a newcomer before he was drafted by the Detroit Tigers. “We feel like he will be an immediate File Photos by BAILEY VASSALLI/THE STANDARD contributor,” Guttin said. “Not in the
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Making a racket Tennis hoping for better results after 6-17 season TREVOR MARTIN Staff Reporter | @trevorsaur The Missouri State Bears women’s tennis team’s 2016-17 season ended in less than desirable fashion. They dropped their last six matches; all to MVC opponents, with their only conference win on the season coming against Northern Iowa. The team finished with a record of 6-17, netting three home wins, two away wins and one neutral win. Much of the team’s struggles last season can be attributed to away competition, being handed 0-7 losses from powerhouses such as Wichita State, Kansas State, SLU and Memphis. “Playing a tough schedule, especially with a young team, is difficult, but the experience we gained from it was invaluable,” head coach Mallory Weber said. “This team was frustrated with how last season ended and is ready to make big strides this season, especially in conference play.” Though the team was left in frustration at times last season, Weber has focused in on one aspect of the team’s game she believes will make strides toward the team’s improvement. “The main focus of our fall season is going to be to improve in doubles play,” Weber said. “Doubles is such a momentum changer in our spring dual matches that if we can improve our strategies and tactics in the fall, I think we will see much better spring results.” There were many matches last season that came down to a 4-3 finish against the favor of the Bears. Close losses against teams such as Butler, Central Arkansas and Oral Roberts; and MVC opponents Drake and Illinois State could cause a drastic change in the outcome of the Bears’ season. The good news for the Bears is they are in the perfect position to improve. The team will only lose one senior going into the upcoming season, Ekaterina Donetskova, and will return every other player on the roster, including juniors Abbey Belote and Anelisse Torrico More-
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“We have a great core coming back this year,” Weber said. “We only had one senior this past season, and had four underclassmen that played in every match for us.” Those four underclassmen, sophomores Alye Darter and Alexia Meyer, and juniors Fati Khamissi and Phoebe Boeschen, played a massive role in the wins the team saw last season. Darter, as a freshman, led the team in singles wins with 15 and doubles wins with 11. Though returning for only her sophomore season, Darter will likely be one of the key members of the 2017-18 roster. Boeschen will also be a key member of the team in the upcoming season, placing second on the team in 2016-17 with 14 singles wins. The Bears will see one newcomer to the roster this season in Ellie Burger from St. Louis, Mo. In high school, Burger was the No. 2 ranked player in all of Missouri, and the 235th ranked player nationally. “She has seen success in both high school tennis and on USTA junior tennis circuit,” Weber said Because of her athleticism, I think she has the potential to have an immediate impact on both our singles and doubles line-up.” The final picture of the Missouri Valley Conference will have some stark differences in it, with the exit of some of the conference’s top programs. “Wichita State has been the best in the conference for eight years and Southern Illinois has always been in the Top 2-3,” Weber said. Wichita State finished first in the conference last season, and SIU tied for second in conference record, finishing at 5-2. “With Wichita State leaving the conference and SIU unfortunately cutting their program, this is the first year the conference has been wide open,” Weber said. With a strong returning core, and a new potential freshman star in Burger, the Bears will look to be in the battle for a top spot in the conference in 2017-18.
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Track and field wants championships BRENNER MOORE Staff Reporter | @brennerm2 Missouri State track and field is looking to prove themselves in 2018 as a top contender in the Missouri Valley Conference. Coming off a so-so year with wins here and there, head coach Ronald Boyce is ready to win some championships. Before diving in with a preview of the year, Missouri State Track and Field had a few competitors graduate at the end of the season. Erin Roebuck, Cindy Forde, Megan Nickles, Shani Adams, Holly Pattie-Belleli and Melanie Raterman all graduated at the conclusion of the 2017 year. These girls brought a variety of talent and high levels of competition to the team. Boyce has high hopes for this season. Boyce believes that the incoming freshman and transfer students have a lot to offer to the program. “These girls are going to be able to walk into the Missouri Valley Conference and immediately score some points,” Boyce said. Boyce also praised his returning athletes for “being able to step up at any point and be a leader when we need it.” Boyce admitted that there are no true team leaders because all the girls have the ability to do so. This type of team synergy could be an edge that Missouri State needs to win the championships. The goal for any team in any sport is to win, which seems pretty obvious when you say it
out loud. But for Boyce, it’s no longer just a goal, it’s the fire that drives his coaching. “We haven’t won a championship since 2012, before that we won a lot — a whole lot,” Boyce said. The winning won’t come easy, however. While there are plenty of potential leaders on the team, Boyce wants to find consistent one. The team is young, but Boyce has a unique ability to mold his team from athletes that can lead to a team that leads. All that being said, Boyce said he has people that will become those leaders. “It will come from some strange places, but the potential is there,” he said. Missouri State’s track team has runners from eight different countries spanning three continents. Boyce attributes some of last season’s bumps to that fact. Having a team that comes from so many cultural backgrounds does create some shaky impressions when teammates first meet and could lead to a rocky road in team cohesion. “By the time they all learned how to spell each other’s names, the year was over,” Boyce said. After a year of teammates trying to build a team dynamic from the ground up, the runners are ready to reap the rewards and step up their game to bring home a championship. “They’re ready to go, dynamically, it is real exciting to watch,” Boyce said.
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Improvement MATT CAMPANELLI Staff Reporter | @THE_MattyCamp The Missouri State cross country team will look to build on last season after finishing eighth out of 10 teams in the Missouri Valley Conference Championship, and placing 30 of 33 teams in the NCAA Midwest Regional meet. “We really didn’t end the year the way we wanted to at the conference championships,” head coach Jordan Fife said. “The year prior (2015) we were eighth and excited about eighth, because it was a move up from 10th, but this past year (2016), we were eighth again but it was a disappointing eighth because we knew we were better than that.” Fife said that even though his team had a less-than-ideal finish to their season, that his team still had a good season overall, and that his team made strides as a program. “Everyone got to a new level with their training,” Fife said. “To know and be around the group on a daily basis and to see how File Photo by MEGAN BURKE/THE STANDARD much progress was made throughout the The cross country team placed 8th in the MVC year, it’s hard to say the season was a dis-
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appointment.” Entering his fourth year as head coach, Fife thinks that going forward his team has the potential for a higher finish in the conference meet and that there’s no reason his team can’t finish higher. One of those reasons why is senior Jessica Allen. In each of the Bears’ six meets last season, Allen finished with the team’s best times. Allen also had a Top 10 finish in the first meet of the season and saw a top 25 finish in the MVC Championship. “When we have an athlete like Jessi coming back who knows she’s capable of a top five or 10 finish, that gives a lower first score,” Fife said. Allen said that she thinks her junior year was a significant improvement, but she could have done it her sophomore year. “I think it could have come sooner if I would have had my head in the right place my sophomore year, but I’m pretty pleased with it,” Allen said. “It showed me there’s more to come and it makes you want to work harder. “I’m not satisfied with it, but I think it’s a good step.” Allen set personal bests in the 4K, 5K
and 6K with times of 14:43.3, 18:05.7 and 21:32.0 respectively during the 2016 season. Allen’s 6K time was set during the NCAA Midwest Regional.
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For the first time in almost 10 years, Missouri State will host the Missouri Valley Conference Cross Country Championship meet. Allen said that it’s nice getting to the cross country championship meet after Missouri State had to withdraw from hosting the MVC Outdoor Track and Field Championships due to budget concerns and construction costs. MSU would have had to build a javelin-throwing facility and renovate the current shot put, discus and hammer throwing areas on-campus in order to host the meet. “We were really bummed we didn’t get to do that for track,” Allen said. “It’s not complete compensation, but it makes up a little bit for that.” Allen said that she thinks the team has struggled with confidence going into past conference championship meets and that Missouri State hosting will help to boost their morale.
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Fun in the sun Alum set to lead Missouri State’s inaugural beach volleyball season
BRENNER MOORE Staff Reporter | @brennerm2 On June 7, Missouri State announced that Terri Del Conte would be the new head coach for the new Missouri State women’s beach volleyball team. Del Conte, 30, is an MSU alum and played on the 2007 and 2008 women's indoors volleyball team. She currently holds a AAA rating in the California Beach Volleyball Association along with extensive professional beach volleyball experience. To kick off the press conference, Del Conte said she was “very, very excited to be back.” When asked why she was excited to bring beach volleyball to Missouri State, she responded by saying “I think it will bring a brand new culture to the school.” Beach volleyball was inducted into the NCAA in 2015 and hosted its first sanctioned tournament in May of 2016. “I really think the sport is expanding, especially in California and Florida,” Del Conte said. She believes that beach volleyball is the current up-and-coming sport. “California has a lot of teams booming from high school, Florida too,” she said in reference to recruiting future collegiate players. When questioned about where she will get her future players, she responded by saying that there are two avenues she can use. “I can dip into the indoor players here, but
I can also contact some people in the beach world,” she said. Del Conte is a respected member of the competitive beach volleyball community. She is currently a competitor of the AVP tour and is a highly ranked player on the Endless Summer Volleyball Tour. Del Conte believes that her status in the community will help her find recruits and foster support quicker. “I feel that I have a good report in the beach community, so I already know a lot of coaches and players just by being in the California Environment,” she said. As far as conferences go, that is still a gray area. Del Conte said that “It’s independent right now ... there are only about 60 teams right now.” Del Conte will be joined by former Missouri State indoor volleyball player Carly Thomas. Thomas, who will be considered a part-time coach in 2017, played during the 2010-13 seasons with Missouri State. While she was on the Bears roster, Thomas received first team All-Missouri Valley Conference honors, was an honorable mention for the AVCA All-American team and ranks second in MSU team history in assists with 4,708. Her coaching history includes three seasons as an assistant coach at Ozark High School — under former MSU volleyball player Adeana (McAfee) Brewer — where she was awarded the Large Class Assistant Coach of the Year award from the Missouri High School Volleyball Coaches Association in 2016.
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Missouri State won the Missouri Valley Conference championship in 2017.
DEFEND THE ‘SHIP Women’s golf hopes to maintain and improve off MVC championship season BRENNER MOORE Staff Reporter | @brennerm2 Missouri State’s women’s golf team is walking into the 2017-18 season with the mentality of “maintain and improve.” Last year, the players shocked almost everybody, including their coach, when they pulled off the upset to win Missouri Valley Conference championship. “If I said I saw it coming, I’d be lying,” head coach Kevin Kane said. “The season couldn’t have ended any better.” Coming off the championship win, the team has some changes to work around, if it wants to win again. At the end of this season, the team lost its three seniors: Caroline Boone, Lindsey Eisenreich and Kiersten Prater. Kane is excited for the upcoming year, for a plethora of reasons. Senior leadership is slim with only two seniors, Stine Pettersen and Verena Gimmy, on the roster. That being said, Kane has confidence in their leadership abilities. “(They) both have a strong work ethic, and that’s all you can ask for,” Kane said. With that in mind, the underclassmen of the team are a powerhouse of their own. Leading the pack are returning juniors Ashley Childers and Rachel Johnson. Childers maintained an average of 79.09 with her lowest round being 73. Her highest placement in a tournament came during the MVC Championship, where she tied for 11th. Johnson, who has a slightly lower average
of 77.64 and a low of 70, came in ninth place in the Missouri State Tournament. Where some coaches would be weary of having a young team, Kane welcomes it. “Most of the underclassmen (are motivated) and that’s more important (than leadership),” Kane said. The team is welcoming in three freshmen this year, and Kane believes he has found the secret to recruiting. “We have tapped into the international scene, and so far, it’s paying off,” Kane said. The team currently has two international students, Stine Pettersen from Norway and Verena Gimmy from Germany. Three international golfers are being added this fall as well. The women’s golf team’s main goal this season is to retake the Valley. Last year, its biggest competition, both in regular season and in the championship, was Wichita State. With Wichita State’s exit from the conference, that is one less hurdle for the team to jump over. Going into this season, MSU is in a very unique spot in its conference. Based on how last season ended in the Valley, it is hard to tell which schools are going to step up to challenge the Bears. MSU was the only school to have three or more golfers place in the top 15 in the conference tournament. Furthermore, out of the top three finishers in the tournament, the only one to return in 2017-18 is Missouri State’s Verena Gimmy.
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Ultimate Frisbee is one of the many club sports you can join at Missouri State.
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it from us being nothing, to now where we are a presence at tournaments.” King said that the team is always looking Missouri State offers many athletic oppor- for people who have a passion for fishing. tunities besides just Division I sports like football and baseball. In fact, MSU has some of the Club Handball best club teams in the Midwest. Club sports WRITTEN BY HANNA FLANAGAN can foster lifelong friendships and memories. Sponsored by the Health, Education and Here are some of the club sports that Missouri Recreation Department, the men’s and women’s handball teams have a history of success. In State offers. 2017, MSU handball brought home their second Ice Hockey Combined Team Title, after winning the first Throughout the past couple of years, the in 1993. The women’s team won the Division Missouri State hockey teams have gained mo- I title this season as well. Even with this amount mentum and popularity. One of the most talked of national success, no prior experience is necabout games of the year is the annual matchup essary to join because the club focuses on teachagainst the Tigers. Even though both of these ing and learning the sport. teams had losing records in 2016, the teams Alex Birge, a senior hospitality management still draw in a crowd. When MSU faces Mizzou, major and a member of the handball team, said there is usually not an empty seat in the com- some first year members even had national plex. success this year. “Our coach is really good at training players, Fishing Club we have people of all skill levels,” Birge said. The Missouri State fishing club was started “You can put as much work into it as you want.” five years ago with just two members, now five years later the fishing team has 24 members, Club Lacrosse The lacrosse team has been on the rise in and grows every year. “Within the last two years we’ve been a recent years. Since 2003, the lacrosse team has top-25 team in the nation, out of about 300 fielded eight All-Americans and 49 All-Conother teams,” Nick King, president of the fish- ference players. Last season, they finished with ing team and senior entrepreneurship major, an 11-7 overall record and went undefeated 9-0 said. “And, for the third consecutive year, we in conference play. They finished the season by have placed first in State. We’ve really grown winning the Conference Championship. MIKE VOLDING Staff Reporter|@MiketheKid65
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Get in the game! Intramurals let you continue to compete; you can even call yourself a ‘collegiate athlete’ while doing it MIKE VOLDING Staff Reporter | @MiketheKid65 Are you new to Missouri State? Are you looking to play sports with all of your friends? Well then intramural sports is the answer that you have been searching for. MSU has an abundance of sports and leagues that students are able to participate in. Intramural sports allows students to keep their athletic careers going, even after high school and make friends along the way. Registering for an intramural sport is as easy as one-two-three. It doesn’t matter if you have a group of friends wanting to play or you are looking to meet some new people while playing a fun sport. All you have to do is login to recportal.missouristate.edu with your BearPass and create your new profile. It is as easy as that. It will be widely publicized around campus as well as in the Foster Recreation Center when the deadlines are to sign up for the different sports. Some of the major sports that MSU offers are flag football, basketball and soccer. But there are a number of additional sports that are available like bowling, both sand and indoor volleyball, track and ultimate Frisbee. All of these sports, with the exception of ultimate Frisbee, offer men’s, women’s and coed leagues. Beau Talley, a junior agriculture business major, plays both intramural basketball and soccer. “You know, the best thing about intramural sports I think is that it gives you a chance to stay active and have some fun with friends,” Talley said. “That is something that I used to do in high school, and I really missed it.” Once you’ve chosen your sport, you must decide how competitive you want to be. MSU has two divisions for intramural sports. Just for Fun has more of a light-hearted feel and no end of-the-year playoffs. Top Gun is the more competitive option and has playoffs at the end of the year. If you are worried about trying to balance
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the workload of school and playing an intramural sport, don’t be. Talley said that it is easy to find that balance between an intramural sport and school. You never have to practice, unless you want to, and there usually only one game a week. So the schedule is manageable. To those of you who are still on the fence about whether or not you should join an intramural sport Talley thinks you should give it a shot. “I would say try it at least once,” Talley said. “This will be something that you will remember for a lifetime. Playing a sport has most definitely enhanced my experience at Missouri State.” If you are looking to stay active and make lifelong memories with friends during your time at MSU, there are plenty of intramural sports that are ready for you to join.
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Home games in maroon and bold CROSS COUNTRY Sept. 2 at Wichita, Kan. 9 a.m. Sept. 16 at Joplin 8:30 a.m. Sept. 30 at Fayetteville, Ark. 10:20 a.m. Oct. 13 at Peoria, Ill. 4 p.m. Oct. 28 MVC Championship FOOTBALL Sept. 2 at Missouri, TBD Sept. 9 at North Dakota, TBD Sept. 16 Murray State, 2 p.m. Sept. 23 Illinois State, 2 p.m. Sept. 30 at North Dakota State, 1 p.m. Oct. 14 at Western Illinois, 3 p.m. Oct. 21 South Dakota State, 2 p.m. Oct. 28 Indiana State, 2 p.m. Nov. 4 at Southern Illinois, 1 p.m. Nov. 11 Northern Iowa, 2 p.m. Nov. 18 at Youngstown State, 11 a.m. MEN’S SOCCER Aug. 12 Missouri Valley, 7:30 p.m.
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Aug. 16 Missouri S&T, 7 p.m. Aug. 20 vs. Belmont at St. Louis, 9 p.m. Aug. 25 at Air Force, 7 p.m. Sept. 1 Tulsa, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 at UAB, 6 p.m. Sept. 10 Memphis, 2 p.m. Sept. 13 at Central Arkansas, 7 p.m. Sept. 16 Oral Roberts, 7 p.m. Sept. 19 at UMKC, 7 p.m. Sept. 23 Evansville, 6 p.m. Sept. 30 Valparaiso, 7 p.m. Oct. 3 at Oral Roberts, 6 p.m. Oct. 7 at Bradley, 7 p.m. Oct. 14 Drake, 6 p.m. Oct. 24 at Valparaiso, 4 p.m. Oct. 28 Loyola (Chicago), 7 p.m. Nov. 4 at Drake, 6 p.m.
Sept. 12 Oral Roberts, 7 p.m. Sept. 15 UMKC, 7 p.m. Sept. 17 Tulsa, 1 p.m. Sept. 23 Valparaiso, 8:30 p.m. Sept. 28 at Indiana State, 7 p.m. Oct. 1 at Loyola (Chicago), 1 p.m. Oct. 7 Northern Iowa, 2 p.m. Oct. 17 Drake, 6 p.m. Oct. 21 at Evansville, 3 p.m. Oct. 26 Illinois State, 4 p.m. Oct. 29 MVC Champ. first round (TBD) Nov. 3-5 MVC Championship (home)
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Aug. 26 at North Carolina State, 2:30 p.m. Sept. 1 at Ohio State, 5 p.m. Sept. 2 vs. Lipscomb at Columbus, Ohio, 9 a.m. Sept. 2 vs. Oakland at Columbus, Ohio, 5 p.m. Sept. 8 vs. Wyoming at Malibu, Calif., noon Sept. 8 vs. Washington at Malibu, Calif., 7 p.m. Sept. 9 at Pepperdine, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 14 Tennessee-Chattanooga, 7 p.m. Sept. 15 Washington State, 6 p.m. Sept. 16 Illinois, 1:30 p.m. Sept. 16 Tennessee State, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at Illinois State, 7 p.m. Sept. 23 at Bradley, 7 p.m. SWIMMING AND DIVING Sept. 25 Loyola (Chicago), 7 p.m. Sept. 29 at Columbia, 2 p.m. Sept. 29 Indiana State, 7 p.m. Oct. 7 Southern Illinois, 11 a.m. Sept. 30 Evansville, 7 p.m. Oct. 20-21 at Lawrence, Kan. Oct. 7 at Southern Illinois, 7 p.m. Oct. 27 Drury, 6 p.m. Oct. 13 at Drake, 7 p.m. Nov. 16-18 at West Lafayette, Ind. WOMEN’S SOCCER Oct. 14 at Northern Iowa, 7 p.m. Oct. 20 Bradley, 7 p.m. Aug. 12 vs. N. Dakota St. at Omaha, 7 p.m. Dec. 1 Evansville, 4 p.m. Jan. 18 at Drury, 6 p.m. Oct. 21 Illinois State, 7 p.m. Aug. 16 at Drury, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20 Missouri, 2 p.m. Oct. 27 at Evansville, 7 p.m. Aug. 18 Arkansas State, 7 p.m. Jan. 26-27 at South Bend, Ind. Oct. 28 at Indiana State, 6 p.m. Aug. 20 at Mississippi State, 1 p.m. Oct. 30 Valparaiso, 7 p.m. Aug. 25 at Central Arkansas, 6 p.m. VOLLEYBALL Nov. 4 Southern Illinois, 7 p.m. Aug. 27 at UALR, 1 p.m. Nov. 11 Northern Iowa, 2 p.m. Sept. 1 Southeast Missouri State, 5 p.m. Aug. 18 Scrimmage, 7 p.m. Aug. 19 Alumni match, 7 p.m. Nov. 12 Drake, 2 p.m. Sept. 3 Saint Louis, 1 p.m. Aug. 25 at Appalachian State, 11 a.m. Nov. 17 at Valparaiso, 7 p.m. Sept. 8 at Nebraska-Omaha, 7 p.m. Sept. 10 at SIU-Edwardsville, 1 p.m. Aug. 26 vs. Kansas at Raleigh, N.C., 9 a.m. Nov. 18 at Loyola (Chicago), 7 p.m.
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