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54 Catch a movie 80 Wanna play? Where to see first-run Intramural sports from blockbusters, modern rodeo to roller derby classics and indie films 82 Go maroon 4 Welcome! 32 Great study spots 56 Moving day Be there for your Bears Make it a super year Where to find a quiet Tips to make your at Missouri State spot to study move-in easier 84 Field hockey By Nicolette Martin Bringing more 33 Buy the book 57 Spend or save? experience to the field ACADEMIC LIFE Explore your options How to stay financially for buying or renting sound as a student 85 Women’s track 8 It’s a map textbooks A full schedule keeps Find your way around 58 Green space this team running campus 34 Get a job Find on- or off-campus Enjoy nature in these beautiful spaces 86 Men’s basketball 10 Need help? jobs through MSU Moving into a new era BearCLAW helps if you Student Employment 60 No car? are struggling with Options for getting 87 Local sports classes 36 It’s personal around in Springfield Where to watch MSU’s public affairs off-campus teams 12 Taking attendance mission can shape 62 Greek life Get motivated, get to your goals Find the right fraternity 88 Football class and get what or sorority for you Storming into 2013 you’re paying for 38 Tech challenged? Get help from the 64 Fresh food 90 Softball 14 Career success Help Desk Local farmer’s markets High hopes for a Get career-ready at the offer healthy options seasoned team Career Center 39 Catch a show Enjoy theatre, dance 91 Women’s soccer 16 Parking 101 and music on campus 66 “Like” this MSU pages on you’ll Nine new players Learn where to park find on facebook and a fresh start and don’t get tickets STUDENT LIFE 17 Get on the bus BearLine gets you where you’re going
41 Bucket list Don’t miss these! Things to do before you graduate
18 Safe and sound Keep yourself and your 42 Get involved stuff safe on campus Get beyond the books to make the most 20 Stressed out? of college Resources to help you cope with college life 44 Tune it in Local radio stations 21 Then and now up and down the dial Quick history of MSU 46 Friday night fun 23 Paying the bill Food, fun and art at Financial aid resources First Friday Art Walk 24 Be a bear 47 No minors allowed Get involved in campus Where to go for fun traditions if you’re under 21
67 #pluggedin Follow the campus community on social media
92 Lady Bears A new head coach for women’s basketball
69 Change the world Connect with political and social groups
95 Get your fitness on Foster Recreation Center has state-ofthe-art fitness options
94 Ice Bears 68 Dorm living Award-winning team The do’s and don’ts members are back of being a good roomie on the ice
70 Lean and mean Avoid the freshman 15 72 Beyond popcorn Meals you can make in your microwave 74 Cheap eats Local restaurants that won’t break the bank SPORTS 77 Top 10 Ten MSU athletes you need to know
102 Baseball Three straight 30-win seasons
48 Worship together Connect with others who share your beliefs
28 Feel better soon When to visit Taylor Health and Wellness
50 Cup o’ joe We spill the beans on local coffee houses
30 Undeclared Find your focus and declaring a major
78 Women’s volleyball 52 Listen up Check out Springfield’s Looking for wins on the road live music scene
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Editorial staff Kelsey Berry managing editor Theresa Brickman copy editor Taylor Burns reporter Amber Duran life editor Evan Henningsen photographer Nicolette Martin editor-in-chief Rose Marthis reporter
99 Swimming Swim teams dive back into the pool 100 Men’s soccer Defense is key this season
26 Culture calendar Celebrate our different cultures all year long
Advertising staff Wil Brawley sales Trevor Collins sales Brandi Frye sales Derek Yost sales/office Brent Rinehart graphic design
96 Golf Standout performers lead the way this year
Trevor Mitchell news editor Kelsie Nalley reporter Brittani Schlager reporter Andrew Shields reporter Peyson Shields reporter Briana Simmons reporter Gage Turner copy editor Mike Ursery reporter Sadie Welhoff reporter Eli Wohlenhaus reporter
Professional staff Jack Dimond faculty adviser Sandy King advertising manager
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Greetings from The Standard Let us help you make it a super year at Missouri State
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s a new group of students ready to start their exciting life at Missouri State! First and foremost, welcome (or welcome back) to Missouri State and Springfield! I speak from experience and from the heart when I tell you that you’ve made a great decision to spend your college years as a Bear. It’s hard to believe that it’s already time for the start of another school year, but I could not be more excited to be sharing it with you. I’m very excited to be this year’s editor-inchief of The Standard, and am looking forward to what the 2013-14 school year has to offer. One of my favorite things about the Missouri State community is its close-knit feel. I can walk around campus and almost always see a few people I know on the way to class. I want you to have the same experience, so let me start by introducing myself. I am a fifth-year senior majoring in print and Internet journalism with a minor in art history. I come from Kansas City, Mo., (go Royals!)
and will be in my third and final year here. As a transfer student Nicolette from the University of Iowa (go Martin Hawkeyes!), I can confidently say that coming to Missouri EditorState was the best decision I in-Chief could have made for my future self. In an effort to ensure that you have a similar experience, The Standard has several goals we’d like to achieve throughout these next two semesters. We want to continue to provide a public service by being your source of information for the university — not only by keeping you up to date on campus happenings (and there are a lot), but by giving you the useful information you need to make sure your college years here are a success. Our mission is to let you know what’s going on at the university, including issues on safety, academics and policies. But because you’ll become a resident of Springfield and Greene County, we also want to keep you informed about what’s going on in
the community and ways you can get involved So let us at The Standard help you make this make the most of your college experience. a great year at Missouri State. We hope to continue our success as 2012We’re like your best friend — always a 13’s best college newspaper in the state of Mis- phone call away. OK, maybe not, but there are souri by continuing to cover many ways you can get in touch breaking news and keeping with us to keep up on the news, you informed about the issues tell us what you like, what you Get social! you need to know while a studon’t like and what you want to dent. Stay in touch by see more of. But it’s not all work and no connecting with us Just follow us on Twitter play while at MSU. We want (@TheStandard_MSU), “like” to help you find your place by Twitter: us on Facebook (The Standard) telling you about fun things @TheStandard_MSU and follow us on Instagram (Thehappening downtown — such Standard_MSU), or stop and say as Art Walk and community Facebook: hello to us at Clay Hall across festivals — where you can get TheStandardMSU from Bear Park North. the best food for your dollar We’ll be there for you when Instagram: — Chicago Cheesesteak Co. the rain starts to pour. We’ll be TheStandard_MSU and Grad School are two of there for you like we’ve been my favorites — and share with there before. We’ll be there for you everything we have you ‘cause you’re there for us, grown to love so much about Springfield. too. Although it has a small-town, college feel, as On behalf of myself and The Standard staff, the third largest city in the state of Missouri, welcome to MSU, and get ready to make these Springfield still has a lot to offer. next years some to never forget.
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Need a helping hand? How about a claw?
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The Bear CLAW is located in Meyer Library and helps students with writing and academic needs. Bear CLAW hours for 2013-14 were not available by The Standard’s press time.
If you’re struggling with classes, the Bear CLAW is the place to go By Trevor Mitchell The Standard
College classes can be hard, and sometimes it can feel like everyone else understands the material except you. If you find yourself needing some extra help, the Bear CLAW is the first place you’ll want to visit. The Bear CLAW, located in Meyer Library, offers several ways to get academic help. By making an appointment online at https://tutor.missouristate.edu/TracWeb40/, you can get tutoring for a large number of classes — a list of which can be found at http://bearclaw.missouristate.edu/68396.htm. Appointments should be made at least 24 hours in advance. The Bear CLAW also offers drop-in tables that are available without an appointment for several subjects, including math and science. These tables rotate several tutors throughout the day and can be helpful if you have an assignment that’s due the next day that you just don’t understand.
The Writing Center, another service of the Bear CLAW, can help with any writing assignment for any class — no matter how far along you are. Writing Center appointments can be made from the same website as normal tutoring appointments, or you can drop in at any time. The Writing Center also offers a program known as Grammar Fridays — a weekly drop-in program assisting with any grammarrelated questions, however large or small they may be. If you don’t find the Bear CLAW helpful, there are other ways to find help with your assignments. Most teachers will be happy to go over concepts you don’t understand if you visit them during their office hours, and specific departments may be able to suggest tutors for the subject, but you’ll likely need to pay them. Don’t let yourself get bogged down by confusion. If you need help, use the resources Missouri State offers. It can feel weird going to get tutoring, but when you end up with a better grade, you’ll be glad you did.
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College students have to attend classes
With thousands of dollars of tuition and the pulls of fun and adventure pleading for your attention, is there any way to actually get what you paid for?
With internships, part-time Kelsie jobs, study Nalley groups, campus organizaAvid tions and Class-goer other obligations, attending class can make its way to the bottom of our to-do lists. So what are some things you can do to help motivate yourself to go to class? • Schedule something into your daily routine at least an hour or so before going to class. Working out or going to the library to study before class will make it easier to attend your classes on a regular basis. If you are already up and awake, you’ll have less of an excuse to lay around instead of attending class. • Try and surround yourself with friends who are easily motivated to go to class. Being around people who are busy going to class themselves will make it less likely to ditch class for a skip day with friends. • Schedule classes that you are most likely to go to. If you have to hit the snooze button six times before finally getting out of bed in
the morning, you probably shouldn’t schedule a 7 a.m. class. If you have things you like to do in the afternoon like hang out with friends, work out or go to work, then try to schedule your classes in the morning so your afternoons are free. • Try to schedule your classes close together in one solid block. Having gaps in between your classes that allow for down time will make it harder for you to go to your next class. If you have time to go home for a break, the chances of getting up and going back to campus are not likely. • Set goals and reward yourself for achieving them. If you attend class all week treat yourself to a soda or a small shopping trip at the end of the week for completing your goals. Having something to look forward to at the end of the week will not only make the week go by faster but will also give you a sense of accomplishment when you meet the goals you have set. When you’re paying more than $200 a credit hour it seems pointless not to attend class. So don’t waste your money or your time. Set goals, attend class and achieve the education you deserve.
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Career Center tools for every student
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The MSU Career Center works with each student to enhance their own successes.
From freshman to senior, equipping your college tool belt is a key to success at Missouri State By Kelsey Berry The Standard
Need help finding an internship? Are you unsure of the major you’d like to pursue? Do you need someone to look over your resume? The Career Center at Missouri State is here to assist you with all of that and much, much more. The Career Center is available for all students, even graduates, and provides a variety of services. It is located in Carrington Hall 309 and Glass Hall 103 and is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Here are just a few services provided especially for you as you trek through your journey at MSU.
and what they may mean for you.
Job Tracks is an online resource that allows students to search for jobs and internships. Just visit https://www.myinterfase .com/missouristate/Account/LogOn and log into the system with your BearPass. Enjoy unlimited access to job searches by industry, location and salary and find the job that suits you best.
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If having a counselor look over your resume intimidates you, just walk right into the Career Center during open hours and have another college student look over it instead. A peer adviser will be available to give you sugOn-campus events gestions for your resume and cover letter. No The Career Center’s website features a appointments are necessary. calendar that displays upcoming career-oriented events for students to attend. Some Graduating soon? examples of events in previous years have For those of you who are coming back to been mock interview days, networking eti- campus to complete your final year of colquette dinners, career fairs, career exploration lege, don’t forget to utilize all the great panels and Resume Madness (an event where resources available for graduates at the students can receive a quick review and tips Career Center. Call or stop by to get more on their resume). These events arise several information about life after Missouri State or times a year, so make sure you take advantage visit the Career Center website for tips on of them as your schedule permits. dressing for success, relocation, your first year on the job, employment benefits, International student assistance money management and work/social life For you students who have traveled to balance. America for your studies, the Career Center is The Career Center staff are always availhere to help you understand your visa, apply able to answer your questions, so don’t hesifor a job or internship, prepare for interviews tate to call and make an appointment. Otherand more. The center’s website even has a wise, check out the Career Center’s official glossary of terms for you to look over to website for additional information at make sure you understand the important ones http://careercenter.missouristate.edu/.
Get advice from your peers
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When looking at a map of Missouri State University, you may notice an abundance of parking lots. To new incoming students this may sound very convenient for journeying to class and parking close to residence halls, but each parking lot is restricted for specific types of parking permits. In order to park on campus in one of the many available lots, you must first register your vehicle and purchase a parking permit, which can be charged to your student account. There are several different types of permits available at the Safety and Transportation office located at 636 E. Elm St., or online at the Missouri State University website under Safety and Transportation. Incoming students living off-campus wanting to park on campus during the day for both fall and spring semesters require a commuter parking permit, for $76, and students living oncampus in residence halls require a residence hall permit, for $136, to park on campus during the day and overnight. Parking permits are available for cars and motorcycles.
Commuter Permit ($76) Residence Hall Permit ($136)
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Evening Permit ($40)
Bringing a car to school? Follow these rules to avoid wasting money on tickets
The Standard • Park only in a yellow lot, or reserved lots after 4 p.m. • Commuter permit parking prohibited campus-wide from 3 a.m. to 5 a.m., Monday through Friday. • Lot 18 (across from Kemper Hall): parking prohibited from 6 p.m. Friday through 6 a.m. Monday. • Lot 28 (west of Hutchins and Hammons House) parking prohibited 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday through Friday, and all day Saturday and Sunday Main Lots South of Plaster Sports Complex, north of Strong Hall, Bear Park South, Bear Park North • Park only in a lot with a sign matching the permit’s color (red, green or brown). • Can park in reserved lots after 4 p.m., unless posted “Reserved 24 Hours, 7 Days a Week.” Main Lots • Red: lot 21, 23, 30, 31, 33, 34, 51 (near Hutches and Hammons) • Green: 15, 15A (east of JQH Arena), 9, 27 (west of National Avenue) • Brown: 11, 26 (west of rec center), 13 (west of National Avenue) • Park in any reserved lot, unless posted “Reserved 24 hours, 7 Days a Week,” or any commuter lot. • Your permit is valid from 4 p.m. to 8 a.m., Monday through Friday during the fall and spring semesters. • Your permit is valid in commuter lots, day and evening, during the summer semester
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Bus your way through the semester By Andrew Shields The Standard
Need to get across campus in a hurry? Running late, but don’t have time to walk to class for the test you studied for all night? You’re in luck! Missouri State offers a busing system that goes all across campus and to neighboring places of interest that allow students to shorten their weekly commute. This system is called the Bear Line and is operational from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Many of the buses are handicap accessible and are free for both students and non-students to use. Each bus has a plaque above the door that says which route it follows. Missouri State also offers evening buses running from 6 p.m. until 12:30 a.m., Sunday through Wednesday, and running until 2 a.m. Thursday through Saturday. These routes are generally longer than the day routes, but cover many of the essential campus locations. Students can also find the Missouri State Photo Credit/The Standard mobile app for both the iOS and Android operating systems. The app follows important events File Screenshot/THE STANDARD happening around the Missouri State campus and has a live shuttle tracker that students can MSU’s mobile app makes it easy to see use to see where each route’s shuttle is at any where the Bear Line is when you need to given time. hop on.
Bear Line Routes
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Red Route: Bear Park North, Bear Park South, Carrington Hall, Art Annex
Maroon Route North (Sunday-Thursday): Bear Park North, Kentwood Hall, Park Central Square, Brick City, Meyer Alumni Center
Green Route: Hammons and Hutchens House, Bear Park North, JQH Arena, Plaster Student Union
Blue Route: Plaster Student Union, Scholars, Kentwood Hall, Sunvilla Tower, Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, Foster Recreation Center Gold Route: Bear Park North, Park Central Square, Brick City, Meyer Alumni Center Orange Route: Plaster Student Union, Hammons and Hutchens House, Wehr Band Hall, Meyer Library/ Glass Hall, Foster Recreation Center
Purple Route: Plaster Student Union, Scholars House, Greek Row, Elm Street, Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, Foster Recreation Center
Maroon Route South (Sunday-Thursday): Bear Park North, JQH Arena, Meyer Library/Glass Hall, Bear Park South, Foster Recreation Center, Plaster Student Union, Greek Row Pink Route (Friday-Saturday): Plaster Student Union, Cherry Street, Greek Row, Kentwood Hall, Park Central Square, JQH Arena
To get the app, visit http://www.missouristate.edu/mobile. The Missouri State website also has the details of when the routes are active along with detailed maps showing the path of each route.
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Safe and sound Theft is the No. 1 crime committed on the MSU campus, but you can avoid this happening to you with simple steps.
Follow these easy safety tips to remain safe on and off campus
also recommends watching the safety training videos on the university website. To access the videos, go to http://www.missouristate.edu/safetran/ and click on the “Safety Training and Videos” link.
MSU Safety and Transportation officers carry out different tasks than the Springfield Police Department officers appointed to campus. When a crime is reported on campus, both departments are notified. According to King, a major difference in the departments is the ability to make arrests. Springfield police officers can public safety officers can’t. However, public safety officers can detain someone who they feel may be responsible for a crime, and wait for police to arrive and investigate. To report a crime, students and faculty can use any of the emergency phones on campus. The phones can be used to call for medical assistance as well. Lock it up In case of emergency, call the public safety Thieves are usually looking for the easy Travel with others dispatch at 417-836-5509 or call 911. For nonscore. Making a habit of locking dorm rooms Wherever you go, never walk alone. emergency assistance, the Safety and Transand vehicles will usually thwart a criminal Roy Staeger, public safety trainee coordi- portation Office can be reached at 417-836plot. nator and investigator Roy Staeger, said he 8870.
According to King, there is no substantial difference in the number of theft reports from When it comes to staying safe on campus, parking lots versus parking garages, but police and public safety officers agree: it’s garages have cameras mounted, so if somesimpler than students may realize. thing is stolen, parking in a garage could help Sgt. Todd King, who oversees the Spring- nab the crook. field Police Department’s campus substation, said the most frequent crimes on and around Hide valuables campus are thefts from dorm rooms or vehiThefts from vehicles often occur when cles. someone sees valuable items inside the car. “People will leave their things unattended, Keeping possessions out of plain view can thinking they’ll be OK for a few minutes, but discourage would-be thieves from taking the that’s all it takes for someone to come by and risk. pick it up,” King said. According to King, there are plenty of Keep possessions close steps students can take to ensure the safety of Need a bathroom break during a library their possessions. study session? Packing everything up is easier than tracking it all down.
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Park in garages
“Who ya gonna call?”
Bear Park North – Lobby and all parking levels Bear Park South – Lobby and all parking levels Brick City – Entrance Carrington Drive Shuttle – West of Carrington Hall Glass Hall – Southwest corner Grand Street Shuttle – South of Art Annex Hammons Parkway East Shuttle – Between Glass Hall and Meyer Library Hammons Parkway West Shuttle – Between Glass Hall and Meyer Library John Q. Hammons Arena – South side on Monroe at Clay National Avenue Shuttle – Between Cheek Hall and Ellis Hall Park Central Office Building – In the breezeway Parking Lot 24 – West end of lot Parking Lot 25 – South end of lot Parking Lot 3 – South end of lot near Student Recreation Field Parking Lot 8 – West of Greenwood Laboratory School Plaster Stadium – Northwest of football field Siceluff Hall – Northwest corner Student Union Shuttle – North side of Plaster Student Union Sunvilla Towers Shuttle – Southeast side on Hammons Parkway
Safety and Transportation Contact Information Donald Clark, Director 417-836-8870, DAClark@missouristate.edu
Sgt. Todd King, SPD Substation 417-836-5327 Jacob Welch, 24-hour On-campus Dispatch 417-836-5509
Located at 636 E. Elm St. Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 417-836-8870 Fax: 417-836-4663 SafetyandTransportation@missouristate.edu
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Life, school stressing you out? MSU is here to help The Counseling and Testing Center is located in Carrington Hall in room 311. The center asks students not to email the center due to confidentiality concerns, but to instead call the office or come by in person. Any initial visit to the center needs no appointment and is free of charge. An on-call clinician will meet with the student for their first visit. After the first visit, the clinician will help the student figure out how the center can continue to help the stuBy Sadie Welhoff dent. The Standard There are several reasons students College can be a challenging transi- may visit the center. According to the tion for any student, and the Counsel- center’s website, students with diffiing and Testing Center is there to meet culty adjusting to college life can have emotional distress or difficulty with that challenge.
Missouri State’s Counseling and Testing Center has resources for many problems a college student could have
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their schoolwork. The center has experience in dealing with academic problems such as concentration and procrastination. They also deal with depression, addiction, anger management, relationship problems, and career and life choices. Students can sign up for individual or group counseling. Self-help links can be found on the center’s website if a student does not wish to go to the center, or if they want to learn more about various issues the center helps treat. Although the Counseling and Testing Center provides students with several services, they may be referred to other Springfield area facilities for help.
Other counseling and crisis services in Springfield
• Burrell Center Inc./Crisis Assist Team 24-hour crisis line: 417-862-6555 • Alcoholics Anonymous: 417-823-7125 • Narcotics Anonymous: 417-866-7392 • Cox Center for Addiction: 417-269-2273 • The Victim Center: 417-863-7273 • Breaking Point Foundation: 417-866-1188 • Birthright: 417-865-3430 For more information on the counseling or testing services the Counseling and Testing Center offers, visit their website at http://counselingandtesting.missouristate.edu. For additional information, call them at 417-836-5116 or visit Carrington Hall 311 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Tip No. 1: Apply for aid now
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notified if you received an award. They are awarded to students based upon, but not limited to, major/program, academic achievement, leadership and financial need.
Use these financial aid resources to help pay your college tuition By Briana Simmons The Standard
Most students need a little financial help getting through college. Luckily, there are many resources available at Missouri State University to help reach the goal of graduation. The first thing all scholarships require is that you be admitted to the university. Most of the scholarships are separated by incoming freshman, current undergraduate, graduate, or transfer students. You may apply accordingly. Lastly, be sure to get your FAFSA in on time. The Office of Financial Aid suggests having it in by the priority deadline of March 31. Most of these scholarships are
MSU scholarships
funded through the university based on your criteria upon admission. Your ACT scores and GPA will be considered according to each scholarship criteria. There may be an application or interview process depending upon which of the following scholarship you’re seeking: • Presidential Scholarship: $12,500 per year, 35 awarded, selected upon admission- based on GPA and SAT/ACT scores for interview process • Provost Scholarship: $2,500 per year, number awarded varies, selected upon admission-based on GPA and ACT/SAT scores • Dean’s Scholarship: $1,500 per year, number awarded varies, selected upon admission-based on GPA and ACT/SAT scores • Multicultural Leadership Scholarship: $5,000 per year, 50
There are other ways to get scholarships outside of the university. These search engines require signing up and filling out information about your educational background. After completing the sign up process, they allow you to search for various scholarships where you’ll have to complete separate applications. • Fastweb • FinAid • Scholarship Experts All of this and more information can be found on the MSU financial aid website at http://www.missouristate.edu/FinancialAid/. The office of Financial Aid is in Carrington Hall 101. It is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays.
Outside Sources
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Students line up at the financial aid office located in Carrington Hall 101 on Missouri State’s campus.
awarded, separate application and cation beginning Nov. 1 until March 1 for the following academic year. interview process. Students have the opportunity to MSU privately funded scholarships apply for hundreds of scholarships The general and departmental with this one application. After comscholarships are available for appli- pleting the application you will be
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Get involved with the symbols and events that define what it means to be a Bear at MSU By Amber Duran The Standard
School traditions undoubtedly accompany every university campus across the country and Missouri State is no exception. President Clif Smart and his administrative staff got together and compiled a list of events and traditions that they thought every student should be aware of at Missouri State. Here are a few that you might want to be aware of. First thing’s first: Missouri State’s school colors are maroon and white and Boomer Bear is Missouri State’s lovable mascot.
Colors and Mascot
What would a school be without its fight song? Missouri State’s distinctive fight song is “The Scotsman.” To learn the song and to be ready to shout it out loud at the next game, visit http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=Z_LECfofj3g.
Fight song
Each Friday, Missouri State students, faculty and staff are encouraged to show their Bear pride by wearing maroon and white clothing, traditionally called BearWear. Be sure to post photos of your BearWear Fridays on GoMaroon, and use “#Bearwear” on Twitter and Instagram.
BearWear Fridays
Missouri State throws a housewarming party of sorts for new students on the weekend right before each fall semester begins.
Welcome Weekend
This formal ceremony marks the beginning of each academic year. It usually takes place on the Sunday before classes begin. This year’s convocation is scheduled for Aug. 18.
New Student Convocation
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The maroon and white Missouri State emblem in the end zone at Plaster Sports Avenue of Flags Complex is just one way MSU shows its school pride. Other ways include homeEstablished during the university’s Centennial in 2005, the Avenue of Flags presents coming, welcome weekend and BearWear Fridays.
flags from each of the more than 80 countries represented by Missouri State international students, faculty and staff.
Each fall — usually in October — Missouri State welcomes its alumni back to campus to celebrate Homecoming with current students, staff, faculty and the community at large. This year’s Homecoming football game against South Dakota State is set for Saturday, Oct. 19.
Homecoming
Other Events and Traditions you should be aware of:
• BearFest Village Tailgating: Missouri State’s free tailgating event has been held before every home football game since 1995. Tents are set up in the two parking lots south of Plaster Sports Complex with games, music and more. Admission is free. • Cannon being shot at football games: The firing of the cannon is not that unusual for universities across the country, Smart said, especially those with strong ROTC programs and traditions. This tradition has been around since 1982. • President’s Finals Week Breakfast: Free breakfast food served by university administrators including Smart. Bring your BearPass ID card and eat to your heart’s content. • May Day events: Every year when May Day rolls around, Missouri State students have the opportunity to get outside and partake in some pretty fun things. In years past, activities have included a petting zoo, zip lining, concerts and more, not to mention free food and soda. • New Student Festival/Concert on the Green: The walk from New Student Convocation to the New Student Festival. • Rubbing the Bronze Bear inside JQH Arena for good luck: The rubbing of the bear was developed by Maroon Madness during the design and construction of the arena. The bronze bear was placed in the west student concourse with this new tradition in mind, according to Smart. • Ozarks Celebration Festival: The 16th annual celebration is an entertaining and educational look at the region’s culture and heritage. The festival will take place Sept. 611 this year. • Tent Theatre: This year will mark the 53rd year that Missouri State has held this tradition. Tent Theatre is an outdoor theater company that performs on the Missouri State campus. Check out what shows will be playing this coming summer at http:// www.tenttheatre.com.
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September
1: Gatan-sai (New Year), Shinto 6: Epiphany/Three Kings Day, Christian 7: Russian Orthodox Christmas, Eastern Christian 14: Makar Sankranti (Pongol), Hindu 21: Martin Luther King Jr. Day 26: Tu Bishvat, Judaism
4-6: Rosh Hashanah, Judaism 9: Ganesh Chaturthi, Hindu 13-14: Yom Kippur, Judaism 15-October 16: Hispanic Heritage Month 16: Onam (Harvest Festival), Kerala, India 16: El Dia de Independencia, Mexico 18-25: Sukkot, Judaism 19: Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (Chungch’iu), China 22-28: International Week of the Deaf 23: Mabon (Autumn Equinox), Wiccan 26-27: Shemini Alzeret/Simchat Torah, Judaism
February
Day of Silence All month: African American Heritage Month 2: Imbolc, Wiccan 10: Lunar New Year, China and other Asian countries 13: Ash Wednesday, Christian 13-March 31: Lent, Christian 23-24: Purim, Judaism 24: Mawlid-al-Nabi (Muhammed’s birthday), Islam 24: Lantern Festival, Chinese Cultural Festival
No matter your race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or age, the culture you represent is unique. Holidays and other observances are one way we celebrate our different cultures.
October
All month: National Disability Employment Awareness Month All month: LGBTQ History Month All month: Disability Awareness Month 3: Day of German Unity, Germany 3: Eid Al-Adha, Islam 5-14: Navaratri/Saraswati Puja/Dussehra, Hindu 11: National Coming Out Day, LGBTQ 14: Native American Day/Indigenous Peoples Day, Native American 20: Birth of the Bab, Baha’i 31-November 2: Dia de los Muertos, Mexican Cultural Festival 31: Samhain, Pagan/Wiccan 31: Reformation Day, Protestant
Chinese New Year March
All month: National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month All month: Women’s History Month 10: Maha Sivaratri (Shiva’s Night), Hindu 20: Ostara (Spring Equinox), Wiccan/Pagan 21: Baha’i New Year (Naw Ruz), Baha’i 24: Palm Sunday, Christian 25-April 2: Pesach (Passover), Judaism 27: Holi, Hindu 28: Maundy Thursday, Christian 28-30: Triduum, Catholicism 29: Good Friday, Christian 31: Easter Sunday, Christian
Take a look at how and when you can celebrate these observances throughout 2013-14.
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June
LGBT History Month April
12: Russia Day, Russian 12: Dragon Boat Festival, Chinese Cultural Festival 19: Juneteenth, National Celebration 21: Litha, Pagan/Wiccan
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.
November
All month: Native American Heritage Month All month: Panamanian Independence Month 3-5: Al-Hijra (Muharram) New Year, Islam 12: Birth of Baha’u’lla, Baha’i 12-14: Ashura (10th day of Muharram), Islam 20: Transgender Day of Remembrance, LGBTQ 27-28: Chanukkah, Judaism 28: National Native American Heritage Day
Native American Heritage Month 4: Qing Ming (Tomb Sweeping Day) 7: Rwanda Genocide Commemoration, Rwanda 20: Day of Silence, LGBTQ 21: First Day of the Rivdan Festival, Baha’i
May
All month: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 1: Beltane, Pagan/Wiccan 2: Twelfth Day of the Rivdan Festival, Baha’i 5: Eastern Orthodox Christian Easter, Eastern Orthodox Christian 14-16: Shavuot, Judaism
This date marks the execution of The Bab, the founder of the Baha’i faith, on July 9, 1850.
July
9: Martyrdom of the Bab, Baha’i 9-Aug. 7: Ramadan, Islam
Asian American Pacific Islander December August
Lantern 1: Lughnasadh/Lammas, Pagan/Wiccan 8-10: Eid al-Fitr, Islam 13: Qixi Festival, China 26: Women’s Equality Day 28: Krishna Janmashthami, Hindu
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar.
8: Bodhi Day (Rohatsu), Buddhist 10: Human Rights Day 12: International Day of Persons with Disabilities 25: Christmas, Christian 26-Jan. 1: Kwanzaa, Interfaith/African American
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An employee of Taylor Health and Wellness Center counts pills to fill a prescription. Taylor Health and Wellness is the university’s on-campus health center.
Goodbye sniffles, hello happiness
Taylor Health and Wellness will help with your health care needs By Brittani Schlager The Standard
One of the hardest times during the first year away at school is getting sick. No one is there to make chicken noodle soup and check up on you every hour. Luckily, Missouri State has a health center right on campus — making doctor appointments and filling prescriptions quick and easy. The health center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Taylor Health and Wellness, located next to the bookstore, offers a long list of amenities to students at Missouri State, and the best part, payments are made through your Missouri State account with your student ID. Students who need to visit the health center can make an appointment — either by calling 417-836-4000 or by stopping by the office at the southwest corner of Florence and Monroe streets. Don’t get confused, this is not an on-campus hospital. For major injuries or emergencies, students should still go to a hospital.
Go to Taylor Health and Wellness for:
• Filling prescriptions • Intravenous fluid and care • Preventative medical care • Vaccinations • Diagnosis/treatment of illness and injuries • Minor surgery • Follow-up care and treatment • Diagnostic X-rays • TB test • Blood pressure check • EKGs • Immunizations • Lab titers • Allergy injections • Pre-employment screens • Depo-Provera administration • Travel medicine
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If you’re undecided on what you want to be the focus of your studies at Missouri State, don’t worry! There are many ways you can figure it out.
If you’re coming to Missouri State as an undecided major, it can feel like you’re the only one who doesn’t know what they’re doing here — but there are several resources that can help you make a choice. The exact number varies, but studies show that anywhere between 50 percent and 70 percent of college students are at one point unsure of what their major should be,
and the average college student switches their major three times. So you’re probably not the only one who’s confused. Undecided students at Missouri State will be assigned an academic adviser who specializes in undeclared advisement and will help you figure out what major would best suit you. Your First-Year Foundations class will also help you make the right choice. The Career Center also has ways to help you in your search, such as the FOCUS 2 —
a quiz which can suggest majors you might be interested in — and career counselors, who can discuss your options with you in detail. One of the best ways to find out what you want to major in is to take varied general-education courses. You’re going to be taking a lot of them anyway, so use this time to explore something you’re interested in but have never studied, or even something you’ve never thought about — it could turn out to be your passion.
Other resources that you might find helpful include: • IDS 120: Exploring Majors and Careers, a course designed specifically to discover all the options you have. • The Occupational Outlook Handbook, a website created by the Bureau of Labor Statistics outlining information about hundreds of different careers. • MyMajors, a website with an in-depth quiz that suggests majors that might interest you, based on your personality and answers.
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6 study spots for the academically inclined
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Your roommate has decided that this week is a designated weeklong house party. The open computer labs on campus all seem to be full of whisperers, gigglers and gamers, not to mention you are in desperate need of coffee to make it through your exams this week. Feel like a familiar scenario? If so, don’t fret! There are many other great study spots around Springfield where you can escape all the madness and get some peace to concentrate.
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607 E. Madison St., Suite 112 Monday-Friday 6 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 7 a.m.-4 p.m. 417-869-1505
Brown Egg
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The Mudhouse, located at 323 South Ave., is an ideal place for studying with its late hours and many coffee options.
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2535 N. Kansas Expressway 417-865-1340 Monday-Saturday 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday 1-5 p.m.
The Library Station
Just one block west of MSU’s campus, this spot is great for an early morning or lunch study break. Brown Egg offers a quiet atmosphere that makes it easy to stay focused. An additional feaEven though it’s a bit of a drive from campus, this library has a lot of great resources, several ture: one of the walls has a bookshelf lined with interesting books for your reading pleasure study rooms to reserve and a Panera Bread right next door. — just in case you need a break from your geology textbook. (You’re welcome.) Generally, this library is less crowded than Park Central Branch Library on the square, and it has more space to find the perfect spot to study.
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2647 N. Kansas Expressway 417-868-8783 3804 S. Glenstone Ave. 417-890-6800 Open 24 hours
IHOP
Yep, this classic joint is open 24-hours for your studying convenience. You can usually find a table off in a corner somewhere to bury your face in your books and drink never-ending cups of coffee. Oh, and don’t forget to reward yourself for all your hard work with a stack of delicious pancakes.
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323 South Ave. Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-midnight Sunday 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. 417-832-1720
Mudhouse
A close drive from campus, this coffee shop is located in the heart of downtown Springfield. The Mudhouse features several different drink and snack options as well as many places to sit, plug in your laptop and study the night away.
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724 S. National Ave. Tuesday-Thursday 3 p.m.- midnight Friday-Saturday 7 p.m.-midnight
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1110 E. Madison St. Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
The Potter’s House
You’ve probably seen this place right on National. It’s a great option in walking distance if you don’t have a car on campus. This venue has unique drink options and several different areas and rooms for you to study in. It’s an ideal place for study dates because you can top it off with a game of scrabble — generously provided by The Potter’s House staff.
Plaster Student Union
The PSU is a convenient place to go study when you just HAVE to get out of your jail cell ... I mean dorm room. Since it’s located in the center of campus, all you have to do is walk over, choose a table on the lower level and then get to it. With a Starbucks in close proximity, this is the perfect place to change up your studying environment without wasting any gas or dealing with traffic.
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The university’s on-campus bookstore isn’t the only place to pick up your textbooks — here’s where else to find them By Sadie Welhoff The Standard
One of the first stops students make before their first day of classes is the Missouri State bookstore, but there are other choices for finding books — both around town and online. Student Book Exchange has two different locations in Springfield. They have the option to purchase used books for cheaper prices or buy new books. When the semester ends, students can sell their books back to Student Book Exchange if the books can still be used for future classes. Textbucks is another store with similar services to the Student Book Exchange. They also allow students to rent books for File Photo/THE STANDARD the semester depending on the book. A student weighs his options at the MSU bookstore. The university bookstore is just Both of the stores’ websites have a one of many options where students can purchase their semester textbooks. search option for finding books and their
prices. This can help students find the best price from both stores. There are several online stores specifically for college textbooks, but some only cater to a specific subject or have limited options. Options like Chegg, bigwords.com, bookfinder.com, ecampus.com, coursesmart.com and even Amazon offer students alternative ways to getting books through the bookstore, including e-books and rentals. Certain websites have different sellers that are separate from the parent website, each offering different textbook conditions and prices. Beware of the credibility of individual sellers, and do not forget to take shipping charges into account when shopping online. Also try to order soon enough for the books to arrive before classes start.
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In need of a job? Let Missouri State’s student employment service help you!
By Trevor Mitchell The Standard
Steps to find job listings
• From MSU’s home page (http://www.missouristate.edu), hover over the “Faculty & Whether you need to pay off your student Staff” tab. loans or you just want a little extra spending money, getting a job while in college can be a great way to get experience while (hopefully) • Click “Employment Opportunities” at the bottom of the list. still being able to keep up with your classwork. While the classic methods of searching on • Click the gray box labeled Craigslist or asking around at businesses might “Student Employment.” work, you can make the process much easier by using Missouri State’s student employment • From here, you can select either service, which can be used to find both on- page, hover over the “Faculty & Staff” tab. • Click “Employment Opportunities” at “Springfield Campus” or “Springfield off camcampus jobs and off-campus jobs in the the bottom of the list. pus employers.” Springfield area. • Click the gray box labeled “Student • You can then click on the individual job To find the job listings, follow these steps: listings and see more information about them, • From Missouri State University’s home Employment.”
such as the required qualifications, pay range, and whether or not the job is part of a Work Study program. • If you find a job that you think fits your needs, click “Apply For This Job” at the top of the listing. You’ll need to make an account, and then fill out a digital application — which may require other documents, such as a resume or cover letter. Once you’ve submitted the application, all that’s left is to cross your fingers and hope you get the job — or fill out another application or two, because it never hurts to have a backup plan. Finding a job in college doesn’t have to be a pain, and Missouri State’s job listings makes it hassle-free.
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Public affairs: It’s our mission
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The three pillars of Missouri State University’s public affairs mission can be the foundation for your own goal-building efforts By Kelsey Berry The Standard
Public affairs. These are two words you will hear (or have heard) over and over again at Missouri State University. These words might slip in one ear and slide right out the other if you don’t understand the meaning behind them. Maybe you’re a returning student, an incoming freshman, an international student or a transfer like I was. But regardless of what category you fit into, it’s important to understand MSU’s public affairs mission in order to walk away with a degree that symbolizes more than just book smarts.
The public affairs mission describes a primary way in which an education from Missouri State is different from that of other universities and one way by which we educate our students to imagine the future. This university challenges each and every student individually with three different pillars that serve as the building blocks of the
What is the public affairs mission?
public affairs mission.
What this means: Being an ethical leader isn’t just simply about always making the right choice. It’s about knowing your personal values, negotiating with others, being consistent and empowering others. Students can take these valuable skills learned in the classroom and implement them into their careers as they set out into the professional workforce to solve problems and create change.
Ethical Leadership
What this means: MSU provides many routes in which students engage in and learn about other cultures. With multiple study abroad options, students are presented with the opportunity to travel and live in a whole new environment alongside people with a variety of beliefs, lifestyles and values. Courses such as foreign languages, religion, art and much more are all resources for students to utilize in order to become a more
Cultural Competence
well-rounded and cultured individual with a sense of a respect and understanding of the world around them.
What this means: Being engaged in the community could be anything from volunteer work to voting to attending city hall meetings and offering up opinions and suggestions. With the public affairs mission, students will learn that their thoughts and ideas do in fact matter and that they play an important role in society. Community engagement is all about creating meaningful and lasting relationships with other individuals in order to reach shared goals for the good of all. While the public affairs seems somewhat daunting, MSU staff and faculty encourage students to pursue it, understand it and learn to appreciate the value it encompasses. For more information about MSU’s public affairs mission, visit http://www.publicaffairs.missouristate.edu or sit down and have a chat with your adviser.
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The public affairs mission at Missouri State includes three pillars: ethical leadership, cultural competence and community engagement.
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Technology challenged? Get help! By Taylor Burns The Standard
Tablets, laptops, smartphones and the like are becoming more and more essential in the lives of college students. With a world of information evolving from paper to touchscreen comes a whole new set of problems students can face. That’s where MSU’s Computer Services department comes in.
There are three open-access computer labs completely funded by student computer usage fees: • Meyer Library, west end of the second floor • Glass Hall, Room 229 • Cheek Hall, Room 150 Meyer and Glass lab hours vary throughout the school year, but Cheek is open 24 hours during the week. The Cheek lab closes at midnight on Friday and is open from 8 a.m. to midnight on Saturday and opens at 8 a.m. on Sunday. Matthew Stublefield oversees the openaccess labs. He said in addition to the computer services students need, his goal is to provide face-to-face guidance to help navigate the technology.
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• New color printers are available in all Computer Services staff is available in-person in all three labs, or by phone during open three Computer Services open-access comhours. According to Stublefield, his main focus puter labs • Color printing costs 75 cents per page over the summer is to better train the student Students needing additional printing can workforce in the labs. purchase “We’ve more. always been Prepaid pleased with printing allotour student ment cards are workforce, available at the but we’ve got Missouri State a whole new Bookstore. training proYou can gram that’s Help Desk info: 417-836-5891 also purchase really going printing allotto push Live chat: http://www.helpdesk.missouristate.edu ment cards in excellence in Bear Necessithat group,” ties, the conStublefield said. “I think we’re going to have even better venience store in the Plaster Student Union support starting this fall.”
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As the lab support administrator, Stublefield is also in charge of maintaining services like BearPrint, the system that allots printing paper to each student. • Each student receives an academic year printing allotment of $60.
Printing
User-support coordinator Kevin Piercy and Stublefield agree that the most common problem they address is students forgetting passwords or having trouble logging into their university accounts. Piercy suggested using the Windows Skydrive that is included with every university email account. He said
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students are constantly misplacing USB drives and losing work. Skydrive allows students to save material and access it from any computer with Internet access. To learn how to access and use Skydrive, visit https://experts.missouristate.edu/display/csvh elpdesk/skydrive+storage+account+for+students. Computer Services is working on several improvements for the fall semester, including: •Easier mobile printing solutions: Stublefield said his goal is to eventually be able to use university printers from tablets. Client software may be required to access BearPrint from a mobile device, but printing from a laptop is absolutely possible, according to Piercy. •System restore software called Deep Freeze will erase any saved material once a student logs out of their account. This will allow students to install software they need for assignments, without it affecting the machine. The information security department is expected to schedule classes this semester to teach students about the risks they face, according to information security officer Will Spencer. Schedules for classes will be available on the Help Desk website.
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Catch one of these productions MSU Productions The World Goes Round
Craig Hall Balcony Theatre 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19-20, 23-27, 30, Oct. 1; 2:30 p.m. Sept. 22 and 29
The Children’s Hour
Craig Hall Coger Theatre 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17-23; 2:30 p.m. Oct. 24
Romeo and Juliet
Craig Hall Coger Theatre 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21-23; 2:30 p.m. Nov. 24
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WinterFest Visual and Performing Arts Festival Dec. 6, 2013, 5:00 p.m. Dec. 7, 2013, 10 a.m.; Dec. 8, 2013, Noon Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Dec. 6, 2013, 8 p.m.; Dec. 7, 2013, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. MiXt - clarinet, violin, piano trio Dec. 10, 2013, 7:30 p.m. Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis Dec. 18, 2013, 7:30 p.m.
Craig Hall Balcony Theatre 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13-14, 24-26; 2:30 p.m. Feb. 16
Hello, Dolly! starring Sally Struthers Jan. 17, 2014, 8 p.m.; Jan. 18, 2014, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Five Women Wearing the Same Dress
Thodos Dance Chicago: The White City Jan. 28, 2014, 7:30 p.m.
Craig Hall Balcony Theatre 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20-21, 27-28; 2:30 p.m. Feb. 23 and March 2
Pirates of Penzance
Craig Hall Coger Theatre 7:30 p.m. March 27-29; 2:30 p.m. March 30
Spring Dance Concert
Craig Hall Coger Theatre 7:30 p.m. April 24-26; 2:30 p.m. April 27
Juanita K. Hammons Hall Paul Huang, violinist Oct. 1, 2013, 7:30 p.m.
ACS: Allen, Carrington, Spalding Oct. 16, 2013, 7:30 p.m.
Raisin’ Cane: A Harlem Renaissance Odyssey Feb. 4, 2014, 7:30 p.m. Montana Repertory Theatre: The Miracle Worker Feb. 19, 2014, 7:30 p.m. Hair Feb. 21, 2014, 8 p.m.; Feb. 22, 2014, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. Nebraska Theatre Caravan: The Fantasticks Feb. 27, 2014, 7:30 p.m. Danú March 6, 2014, 7:30 p.m. Dinosaur Train LIVE! March 20, 2014, 7 p.m.
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Nov. 1, 2013, 8:00 p.m. Nov. 2, 2013, 2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.
Aquila Theatre: Fahrenheit 451 March 24, 2014, 7:30 p.m.
Dream Carver Nov. 7, 2013, 7 p.m.
Chu-Fang Huang, pianist April 22, 2014, 7:30 p.m.
Christian Howes Quartet Nov. 14, 2013, 7:30 p.m.
President’s Concert May 4, 2014, 4 p.m.
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Students ice skate during Student Activities Council’s Winter Week. SAC is just one of many ways to get involved during your time at Missouri State.
Make the most of your college career
By Nicolette Martin The Standard
Coming to college and leaving all your friends and family for the first time can be overwhelming. You might settle into your classes, make friends with people who live on your floor, and meet people when you go out at night, but you might still feel like something is missing. If you find this happening to you, it might be time for you to find something to get involved with, and thankfully Missouri State makes it easy. The Office of Student Engagement, located in the Plaster Student Union, is your central hub for all ways to get involved while you’re at Missouri State. The Office of Student Engagement website (http://www.missouristate.edu/studentengagement) is home to information about the Campus Ministers’ Association, the Center for Leadership and Volunteerism, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Student Activities Council, student organizations, information about Plaster Student Union and special events going on around campus. Your first stop for getting involved at Missouri State is to find something you’re interested in and seeing if there is a student organization that fits your interests. With more than 300 student organizations, you are sure to find one with which you belong.
If for some reason you aren’t able to find a student organization that lines up with your values, beliefs or interests, don’t worry! You can start a new organization. To start an organization at Missouri State, you must schedule a meeting with the graduate assistant for co-curricular involvement. Some minimum standards for new student organizations include: • Each organization must have a minimum of four currently enrolled Missouri State student members • All officers must have and maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA • Each organization must develop a clearly stated lawful purpose, which must be a part of both a constitution and bylaws documents • The majority of members must be Missouri State students If you are interested in creating your own student organization that doesn’t yet exist, contact Echarial Gaines, co-curricular involvement GA, at Gaines3@live.missouristate.edu, or at 417-836-4386. Other ways to get involved include becoming a member of Fraternity and Sorority Life (more information available on page 62, joining a political or social group on campus (more information available on page 69 or joining an intramural sports team (more information available on page 80. Getting involved doesn’t have to be a pain, and at Missouri State, it will be easy to find your place.
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First Friday Art Walk: Not just a spectator’s event The First Friday of every month welcomes all the food, fun, local art Springfield has to offer
By Kelsey Berry The Standard
It’s been a long week of classes and you’re ready to finally get out of your dorm, let loose and do something fun. Springfield’s night life is full of bars, shops, clubs and more, but what if clubbing and bar-hopping just isn’t your ideal way to spend a Friday night? Luckily, the Springfield Regional Arts Evan Henningsen/THE STANDARD Council has a program that serves as a fun, Self-taught starving artist Jammie Russell has made her hobby in art for 16 years diverse solution: First Friday Art Walk. According to the Art Walk’s official and displays at First Friday Art Walks — every first Friday of the month.
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website, First Friday Art Walk first started in the late 1990s. It was a project started by art galleries downtown, business sponsors and the local arts community, and by the year 2001, it had grown to become a regular monthly occurrence. The walk is a way for art-lovers, artmakers and art-viewers of all kinds to come out and show their support for the cultural sharing of local art. The Art Walk isn’t just for paintings; it’s meant to showcase all kinds of artists and their work including music, pottery, jewelry, paintings, photography, demonstrations, food and much more. So don’t go downtown expecting to quietly examine watercolors while you sit peacefully on a single bench in the square with your head propped up by your fist, because the Art Walk couldn’t be more the opposite. First Friday Art Walk happens every first Friday of the month downtown — rain or shine. So come prepared for the walk and make sure to wear your rain boots, flip flops, snow boots, high heels, strappy sandals or whatever footwear suits your fancy. If you’re interested to find out what businesses and galleries will be showcasing for a particular month, go online to http://www.ffaw.org, or check out First Friday Art Walk’s Facebook page.
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No minors allowed! If you’re looking for something to do on a Friday night, Springfield’s options might at first glance seem skewed towards those over the age of 21. But there’s something fun for everyone here — you just might need to look a little harder to find it.
Skinny Improv
Movie Theaters
Midnight Rodeo
1984 Arcade
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This arcade, located downtown at the corner of Walnut and Jefferson, has tons of classic arcade games for only $5 for admission. If you’re a master of Galaga or want to show off your Ms. Pac-Man skills, 1984 is the place to go. Open 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday.
This nightclub on South Glenstone Avenue has dancing, live music, pool tables for the 18-and-up crowd, plus a full bar for those a little bit older. They even have dance lessons for those who might be worried that their skills don’t cut it. Open 7 p.m to 1:30 a.m. Thursday-Saturday.
There are several movie theaters in Springfield catering to whatever kind of entertainment you’re looking for. Check out our story on the best ones on page 54.
The Skinny Improv, at 308 South Ave., is an improv comedy club with weekly shows, and even improv lessons on request. Shows are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month.
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Find your place
Religious or not, connect with others away from home who share your beliefs
By Briana Simmons The Standard
Are you looking for a group of people to share your religious beliefs with while in school? There are a variety of religious organizations on and around Missouri State’s campus that students can become involved in.
This group is made up of a community of atheists, agnostics, nonbelievers and skeptics who pride themselves in building friendships around their common beliefs. Freethinkers meet once a month.
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and women who aim to reconnect, grow and develop a true relationship with God.
members with any kind of Fellowship of Catholic talent or skill to spread the University Students This is an inviting comword of God to all people. munity for college students to Ozarks Dharma Community grow into their relationship This organization meets at with Jesus Christ and the the Body of Work Yoga Stu- Catholic Church. dio every Saturday for sitting and meditation and is fol- Springfield Wiccan Group A social organization for lowed by a group discussion on the teachings of Buddha. pagans and witches in the Springfield area, this group meets monthly for discussion Gamma Alpha Lambda This is a Christian sorority and socializing. where the members are joined in a “sisterhood bond- First & Calvary Presbyterian ed to Christ.” To join GAL, Church Campus Ministry This group meets every you must go through the formal rush process in either the Tuesday for gathering and fellowship in First and Calfall or spring. vary’s student lounge.
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The Ozarks Dharma Community meditates at the Body of Work Yoga Studio in Springfield. The organization is committed to sharing the teachings of Buddha.
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This group encourages and challenges the spiritual growth Its purpose is to guide lost of students. The Vine hosts This group began in 2005 This is not a Christian fraand since has welcomed ternity, but a group of men students into Christ-centered weekly meetings in Carrington
FAITH Ministries
Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship
Campus Crusade for Christ
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Hall. Didn’t see what you were looking for here? Would you like to contact one of these organizations for more information? Log in to your my.missouristate.edu account,
click the profile tab and find the CampusLINK prompt at the bottom. CampusLINK is where you can find hundreds of organizations listed in alphabetical order with details and information about joining.
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The universal drink Every cup is not the same: If you are looking for some coffee with a local flair, try one of the following places in the Springfield area and take a sip of some of the offcampus culture that Springfield has to offer.
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Potter’s House. Potter’s House, or PoHo as they call themselves, features a variety of
coffee, smoothies and tea. All of its coffee is roasted locally by Oaxacafe Coffee Co. It boasts affordable food and drinks that fit into a college student’s budget. In December 2011, Potter’s House was voted the ultimate coffeehouse in Springfield by Missouri State stuKelsey Berry/THE STANDARD dents. Kelly Jenkins prepares a customer’s drink at The Coffee Ethic. The Coffee Ethic not Contact Information: 724 S. National Ave., 417-832-1672, http://www.thepoho.com only serves coffee, but also baked goods and non-coffee beverages. Semester Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 3 p.m.-midnight, Friday-Saturday 7 p.m.-midnight
The Coffee Ethic. This trendy downtown coffee shop, located on Park Central Square, was voted Zagat’s 1 of 50 “must try” coffee shops in America. It offers four different single-origin coffees from PT’s Coffee Roasters, a coffee roasting facility based in Topeka, Kan., according to its website. Each cup of coffee is prepared by the cup and made to your personal specifications. The Coffee Ethic also offers non-coffee-based drinks such as hot chocolate, tea and lemonade. Free Wi-Fi. Contact Information: 124 Park Central Square, 417-866-6645, http://www.thecoffee ethic.com Hours: Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
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Brown Egg. This is a close-to-campus cafe and coffeehouse. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as homemade desserts and smoothies. Its coffee is roasted locally and it carries a variety of specialty coffee and espresso. Free Wi-Fi. Contact Information: 607 E. Madison St., No. 112, 417-869-1505, http://www. brown-egg.com Hours: Monday-Friday 6 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Mudhouse. This is a downtown
coffee shop that features at least 18 coffee blends as well as a variety of teas and specialty coffee drinks. It also features pastries, soups, and sandwiches for the lunch crowd. This is a great place for studying or just meeting an old friend to catch up. The Mudhouse also features artwork from local artists for your viewing pleasure and many are often for sale. Free Wi-Fi. Contact Information: 323 South Ave., 417832-1720, http://www.mudhousecoffee.com Hours: Monday-Friday 6 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Big Momma’s Coffee & Espresso Bar.
Big Momma’s features a wide variety of eats and treats. It has a traditional menu of coffee beverages as well as many different non-coffee drinks. Every Monday at 7 p.m. it features and open-mic night, and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. it features a quiz night. Free Wi-Fi. Contact Information: 217 E. Commercial St., 417-865-9911, http://www.bigmommascoffee.com Hours: Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 8 p.m.-10 p.m.
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Dancing Mule Coffee. Dancing Mule
Coffee says it serves coffee fast and conveniently with a positive attitude. It offers customized coffee beverages as well as a variety of fresh baked pastries and sandwiches. On top of that, Dancing Mule offers coffee education classes. “We want to share what we know about coffee because we love great coffee and want others to appreciate it as much as we do,” its website said. Free Wi-Fi. Contact Information: 1945 S. Glenstone Ave., 417-883-5114, http://www.dancingmulecoffee.com Hours: Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-midnight, Sunday 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
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Classic Rock Coffee Co. With this coffee
shops trendy rock ’n’ roll decor, your cup of coffee is sure to rock. They serve a mix of hot and cold traditional coffee beverages as well as pastries and lunch eats. It is all about the music here and this includes a station where customers can play “Rock Band” with friends. Free Wi-Fi. Contact Information: 1900 W. Sunshine St., 417-881-7625, http://www.classicrockcoffee.com Semester Hours: Monday-Thursday 6 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 6 a.m.-midnight, Sunday 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
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Hebrews Coffee. This coffee shop features more than just traditional coffee. Breakfast, sandwiches, salads and wraps are just a few of the options on its menu. Hebrews Coffee also has live local music on different nights. Follow them on Twitter @hebrewscoffee for live updates on events and featured food and drink. Free Wi-Fi. Contact Information: 1604 E. Republic Road, 417-883-6200, http://www.hebrewscoffeespingfield.com Hours: Monday-Friday 6 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 6 a.m.-11 p.m.
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Hub Coffee & Bicycles. The Hub is a bicyclist and coffee drinker’s dream. It strives for the best-tasting coffee. Every cup of coffee brewed is made one cup at a time. When you order it they brew it — taking freshness to a new level. While you sip on your fresh coffee, The Hub offers bicycle repairs. It is a one-stopshop for bikes and coffee. Free Wi-Fi. Contact Information: 811 N. Boonville Ave., 417-862-0670, http://www.insidethehub.com Hours: Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday closed
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Local bands play all the notes
Looking for indie music? Country? ’80s tribute? Springfield’s got you covered
carry a strong following — especially in their homeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/onwardetc town of Springfield, Mo. Twitter: @onwardetc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sslyby Website: http: //www.reverbnation.com/onwardetc Springfield is a city full of music and culture, and Twitter: @sslyby it serves its residents with an array of venues that regThe Bootheel Website: http://sslyby.com/ ularly host local bands. But maybe money is tight and With influences such as The Rolling Stones and you’re not sure which of these bands are worth the Onward, Etc. Tom Petty, it’s safe to say that your ears might be cover charge. If you find yourself in this situation (or Similar to Mumford and Sons and The Avett ringing after attending one of these shows. The if your name is Rod and you like to party) The Stan- Brothers, this rowdy folk music will get your foot Bootheel’s good ol’ Midwestern rock is the type of dard has your back and we’ve got some great sugges- stomping. Onward Etc. is a musical project put to- music that allows listeners to just let go and go crazy. tions for you. gether by Rosco Wuestewald with the goal of form- Sound like fun? ing musical groups all around the country “so as to Give them a listen and you just might fall in Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin be able to tour and have each show be completely love. This local indie pop band, formed in 1999, has had unique based on the different band members and the Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBoot a lot of success with four albums and tours in Europe, location of the stage,” according to the official Face- heel Japan and Russia. These guys have a unique sound book page. Twitter: @TheBootheel that’s reminiscent of Tokyo Police Club and they Check them out for some sweet sounds. Website: http://thebootheel. bandcamp.com
Self-described as alternative country, cow-punk or plain old rock ‘n’ roll, these ladies will show you a good time with their dark country folk music. This group of four is not timid, and they have mesmerized fans with their eclectic sounds featuring guitar, bass, violin, percussion and vocals. Want to get the skinny on their next local show? Check them out on Facebook or Twitter. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackbonnetballyhoo Twitter: @3ballyhoo Website: http://blackbonnetballyhoo.bandcamp.com/
Black Bonnet Ballyhoo.
By Kelsey Berry The Standard
Do you like the ‘80s? You know ... big hair, Reebok Pumps, “The Cosby Show,” spandex and “Gremlins?” Well this ’80s tribute band will bring back all that greatness and more! Founded in February 2008, Members Only has since been playing shows all over Missouri. If you want your life to be like an ’80s movie, go to one of this group’s shows. You won’t regret it. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/membersonlytribute Twitter: @membersonly80s Website: http://membersonlytribute.com/index.php
Members Only
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The Springfield local band scene offers genres to please everyone.
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Local Band Playlist
Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin • “Think I Wanna Die” • “Pangea” • “Letter Divine”
Onward, Etc.
• “Leavin’ Home” • “The Ghosts of Bannek” • “For Borrowed Time”
The Bootheel
• “Macho Man Randy Travis” • “Northsider” • “Stealing Thunder”
Black Bonnet Ballyhoo
• “Kids From The Block” • “Spaghetti Western Serenade” • “Empty-Handed Brokenheart Outlaws”
Members Only
• All the best ’80s hits - check out the promo on their website.
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Need to catch a movie? Here’s where to go!
movie series and work from local filmmakers. Everyday tickets are $8 with a school Tuesday, tickets are sold for $5 with a student ID. The Moxie also By Brittani Schlager ID. If you sign up for their free Regal Crown has a promotion for The Standard Club, you will receive a $2 popcorn coupon special film series Missouri State students and movie fanatics for use at their concessions. with tickets starting at are lucky to have a number of different types $5 each. of movie theaters located close to campus — The Palace Theater some of which also have reduced-price tick- 2220 W. Chesterfield Blvd. Springfield 11 ets for us poor college students. 3200 E. Montclair St. 417-875-6200 The Palace is Springfield’s very own “dol- 417-882-7469 With your student ID you can get discountOne of the smaller lar theater.” Although the tickets aren’t actued movie tickets at the five closest theaters. ally $1 a ticket, they do have the cheapest first-run theaters in Wehrenberg Campbell 16 Cine ticket price in town with $3.50 movie tickets town, Springfield 11 4005 South Ave. for all shows. The Palace Theater specializes has cheaper priced 417-890-8457 in showing motion pictures for a lower price tickets out of all the File photo/THE STANDARD Located on South Avenue off Campbell after the films have left first-run theaters. first-run theaters. The Moxie, located at 413 S. Jefferson Ave., is a first-run theAvenue, Campbell 16 is a first-run theater For show times ater that shows indie, foreign and documentary films. You’ll On Tuesdays, Palace Theater has a promowith 16 screens. Tickets are $7.50 with a uni- tion called Time Warp Tuesdays, and the tick- before 6 p.m., tickets find movies here that you won’t find anywhere else in Springversity ID. et prices are $1.50 for all showtimes during are $6.50. After 6 field. p.m., prices go up to normal operating hours. Regal College Station Stadium 14 the normal ticket are $9. 415 W. College St. The Moxie Cinema price of $9.50— unless you have your stuFor Missouri State students, the best way 800-326-3264 413 S. Jefferson Ave. No. 108 dent or military ID, which will get you a tick- to save a few bucks and still get to see all the Formerly Hollywood Theaters, Regal Col- 417-429-0800 et for $6.50. new box office motion pictures is to take up lege Station Stadium 14 is another first-run The Moxie is a first-run theater that shows On Tuesdays at Springfield 11, ticket the student ID specials offered at all the thetheater, but with a special for students. Every indie, foreign and documentary films, classic prices are $5 all day and IMAX showtimes aters and go on a Tuesday!
Springfield offers date-night ideas, the latest blockbuster flick and indie favorites
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Movin’ on in to MSU Make your move-in process as easy as possible By Sadie Welhoff The Standard
Moving into a dorm is the first day of college life for many students. However, it can also be one of the most stressful if students are not prepared. Aug. 16 is the first move-in day and begins at 8 am. Students can also move into their residence hall on Aug. 17 and 18. When students arrive at their residence hall, they cannot park by the residence hall entrance. Instead, they have to stop outside the entrance and unload their belongings and then park their car elsewhere. There will be public safety officers and police to guide traffic to designated parking spots. Harrison Street, Monroe Street and Madison Street will all be made into one-way streets for move-in weekend. Make sure to print out an unloading pass from the MSU website for
Do bring: white-soled shower shoes shower caddy extra-long twin-bed sheets command adhesives trash can rain gear
Do not bring:
microwaves refrigerators candles bed risers heating units halogen lamps lamps with plastic shades open-coiled appliances alcohol or tobacco
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every car so none will be ticketed. Residence Life recommends students bring someone to help them move in, so one person can watch the belongings while the other person goes in and out of the building. Since most students will need more than one trip to bring in all their possessions, the Bear Crew will be File Photo by Michael Gulledge/THE STANDARD there to help. Students moving into Missouri State residence halls will have help from the The Bear Crew is made up of faculty, Bear Crew, a group of faculty, staff and student volunteers who will be wearing staff and student vol- official Bear Crew shirts. unteers to help students move into the resident volunteers either live in resi- bers will help students find their dence halls. dence halls or belong to student room and get their room keys and Besides helping students move in organizations and will be there to building access cards. their belongings, the Bear Crew will answer questions about MSU. Following these tips should make be there to greet students and to Once students have everything your first day in the dorm a breeze — introduce them to campus life. Stu- unloaded, Residence Life staff mem- just four more years to go!
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Spending money vs. saving money
Stay financially sound as a student with these helpful tips By Kelsey Berry The Standard
from Forever 21 is adorable but it’s important to know your limit and stick to it. When your friends want you to go out to dinner for the third time this week and your checkings account is boasting a whopping $1.43, it might be a good idea to pass.
Missouri State offers a service called Real L.I.F.E. in order to assist students with any questions they have about financial aid or budgeting. It’s a great tool to learn money management skills while in college and students can even win cash prizes at Real L.I.F.E. events on campus. Visit the Real L.I.F.E. offiFile Photo/THE STANDARD cial website to learn more: http://www.missouristate.edu/Finan Sticking to your budget, even down to the dollar, can be crucial to your financial health and wellness as a college student at Missouri cialAid/RealLIFE/. State.
3. Utilize campus resources
Create a simple spreadsheet using Excel and list out your total monthly income. Appropriate a certain amount to each monthly expense to ensure that your budget equals out to zero every month. If it ends up being negative, that means you overspent in some category. It may take some time to figure out how much money you should set 4. Find an accountability partner It’s easier to do a lot of unnecesaside for each thing, but you’ll have sary spending when no one is there it figured out in no time. to shake a finger at you. Choose a friend who is responsible with their 2. Learn how to say no Unfortunately, you just won’t be money and trustworthy. Ask them to able to do everything. Yes that dress help keep you accountable by dis-
1. Keep track of your spending
couraging you to spend unbudgeted into your bank account, withdraw each amount appropriated by your money when the situation arises. budget for each of your categories. 5. Give yourself an allowance Keep each one in a separate labeled When you get your paycheck or resealable bag and once you run out your parents deposit your allowance of money from your bag, don’t
allow yourself to use your debit card or withdraw any more money. For example, if you have $50 for groceries and get to the checkout line with a total of $59, simply find something in your cart that you can live without.
I know, this sounds like something your mom would say — but it’s true. Credit cards are easy to abuse because all you have to do is swipe. But swipe too many times and you may find yourself waist deep in bills. Don’t make life hard for yourself by acquiring an extra expense each month. If an emergency situation calls for you to use your credit card, then use it. But make sure you at least make the minimum payment each month to keep chipping away at that total amount. The important thing to remember is that you will make mistakes with your money. No one is perfect, but making a continual effort to manage your money will greatly improve your lifestyle and put you in control.
6. Only use credit for emergencies
Hidden treasures
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Get out and enjoy the natural beauty that’s often overshadowed by the city streets While attending school at Missouri State University, the time will inevitably come when you need to get away from campus to study, go for a run or just breathe. Whatever the reason, consider checking out some of the many parks and trails that the Springfield area has to offer. Compiled by Amber Duran The Standard
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Sac River Trail Off Highway 13, 3 miles north of I-44
If you are looking for a more rugged trail close to Springfield, this is the place for you. The trails are rocky, curvy — and if it rained the night before — beautifully muddy. It features different trails of varying distances from 1.7 miles to 6 miles on 300 acres of land. Be careful, not all the trails are marked well and it can be easy to drift onto a longer trail without knowing it. Don’t be surprised if you run across some deer on the trail! Distance from campus: 9.4 miles, appx. 19 minutes Offers: walking, running, and biking trails
Fassnight Park South Campbell & Meadowmere
This 28-acre, closeto-campus park is the perfect place for many big or small group activities. The pool is only open through August but the rest of the park can be utilized year-round.
Distance from campus: 1.6 miles, appx. 5 minutes Offers: walking, running, biking, picnic areas, parks, swimming and wading pool, water slide, open shelters, tennis, basketball, handball, softball and restrooms
Phelps Grove 950 E. Bennett St.
This is another close-to-campus option. This a popular park for barbecues and fun. It is spacious enough to accommodate large groups but it also suits solo adventures, like studying or pitching a hammock between a couple of trees. No bikes, rollerblades, or skateboards are allowed on the walking path. Distance from campus: .09 miles, appx 3 minutes Offers: walking, running, wading pool, rose garden, tennis, baseball, picnic tables, grills, restrooms, horseshoes, playgrounds, a physical fitness course and open shelters.
Frisco Highline
Tom Watkins
Linear Park, U.S. Highway 160 Northwest
“Don’t go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path ... and leave a trail,” Ralph Waldo Emerson said. Well, at Tom Watkins park, this literally applies. Although it’s not furnished with a trail to follow, it can be a great place to walk, play a round of disc golf or make use of the many other amenities it features.
This is 62 acres of trails, trails and more trails — a distance runner’s paradise. A small paved trailhead parking lot can be found in northwest Springfield on West Kearney Street, just west of U.S.-160 and goes through Willard, Walnut Grove, Wishart, Bolivar and Springfield depending on just how far you want to take yourself. For a detailed map of all the trail options visit http://www.friscohighlinetrail.org/map. html. Distance from campus: 10.2 miles, appx. 22 minutes Offers: running, walking and biking
2100 W. High St.
Distance from campus: 5.4 miles, appx. 14 minutes Offers: basketball, tennis, picnic tables, grills, playground, and a 9-hole disc golf course
Nathanael Greene Park 2400 S. Scenic Ave.
This 113-acre park boasts a number of gardens, Lake Drummond sits on the south corner of the property and it also features the new Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, the Dr. Bill Roston Butterfly house, the GrayCampbell Farmstead, and the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden. Distance from campus: 5 miles, appx. 12 minutes Offers: walking, running and biking
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No car? No prob Getting from place to place doesn’t have to be a hassle anymore By Trevor Mitchell The Standard
If you’re coming to Missouri State without a car, you might think that getting around both the campus and Springfield area will be a chore. But there’s plenty of other options you have — and think of the money you’ll save on gas. Here are a few tips for some of the ways you can get around without your own four wheels.
Buy a good bike lock and only use it to lock your bike to one of the bike racks around campus. If you lock your bike to a handrail or a tree, it may be impounded — for which you’ll have to pay a $25 fee. When you’re on campus, use the red bike paths whenever possible, but know that stu-
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dents often walk on them instead of the sidewalks. Be sure you can stop in time to avoid hitting someone if this is the case. When riding on the street, always be wary of cars. Springfield has a large biking population, but that doesn’t mean every driver drives safely around bikes. Make sure that cars can see you — especially at night. Keep your bike tuned up! Make sure there’s always the proper amount of air in your tires, and keep your chain oiled. If something happens that you can’t fix, Queen City Cycles, downtown on the corner File photo/THE STANDARD of Walnut Street and Patton Avenue, can A number of MSU students choose to ride their bikes on and around campus. probably help. Wear a helmet! It may seem childish or Springfield is a cycling-friendly city and maintains bike lanes on some roads. The city silly, but it could save your life. is also home to several trails that are used for recreational riding. The bus system can get you anywhere in Springfield you need to go. A map of all daytime routes, stops and arrival times, Monday through Saturday, can be found at http://www.cityutilities.net/transit/routes/map-day.pdf and the same informa-
Public Transportation
tion for evenings, Sundays and holidays, can be found at http://www.cityutilities.net/transit/routes/map-evening-sun-holiday.pdf. Make sure to have exact change when using the bus. The fare for adults is $1.25, and drivers cannot make change. All City Utilities buses have bike racks on
the front that can be used by any rider. If you plan on using the bus often, City Utilities offers a semester bus pass for fulltime college students. The pass costs $125 and can be purchased from the Bursar’s Office on the first floor of Carrington Hall.
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Greek Life
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A community of opportunity Find the fraternity or sorority that fits you perfectly at MSU By Kelsie Nalley The Standard
Being in a sorority or fraternity is a great way to get involved on campus, participate in philanthropic events and give back to your community. The leadership skills, networking possibilities and academic success you can achieve through being Greek is nothing compared to the friendships you will make that will last a lifetime. Each sorority and fraternity on campus is unique — one being the perfect fit for you! For the ladies, if you are interested in going through Panhellenic recruitment for 2013, there is a $50 application fee to sign up. You can mail your check to Panhellenic Council at 901 S. National Ave., PSU Room 116, Springfield, MO 65897. Enrollment ends Aug. 19 at 8 p.m. Once you have registered, there is a mandatory Panhellenic Recruitment information night Aug. 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. Recruitment will take place the week of Aug. 22-25. For more information about Panhellenic recruitment, go to www.missouristate.edu/studentengagement/FSL/129432.htm or contact Bonnie Kessel, vice president of Panhellenic recruitment at Bonnie777@live.missouristate. edu. For the fellas, if you are interested in going through Interfraternity recruitment 2013, there is an information night on Aug. 20 from 8:30 to 10 p.m. in the PSU ballroom. For more information regarding this event, please contact Stephen “Bear” Hall, IFC vice president of recruitment at Hall082@live.missouristate.edu. There are also five active chapters in the National Pan-Hellenic council, which promote “interaction through forums, meetings and other mediums for the exchange of information and engages in cooperative programming and initiatives through various activities and functions,” according to the Fraternity and Sorority Life website. For more information about NPHC fraFile Photo/THE STANDARD ternities and sororities, visit http://www.misSorority members compete in tug of war during Missouri State’s Greek Week. Greek souristate.edu/studentengagement/FSL/23426.ht Week brings the Greek community together with various events on campus. m.
Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC) fraternities Alpha Gamma Rho Alpha Gamma Sigma Alpha Kappa Lambda Delta Chi Kappa Alpha Order Kappa Sigma Phi Delta Theta Phi Gamma Delta Pi Kappa Alpha Pi Kappa Phi Sigma Nu Sigma Phi Epsilon Tau Kappa Epsilon Theta Chi Sigma Chi Sigma Pi
Panhellenic Council Sororities Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Delta Pi Alpha Sigma Alpha Delta Zeta Gamma Phi Beta Sigma Kappa Xi Omicron Iota
National Pan-Hellenic Council Fraternities and Sororities Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
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Members of multiple sororities and fraternities congregate at Greek Olympics and show their pride for their different chapters.
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Buy your fresh produce at one of Springfield’s local farmers markets By Peyson Shields The Standard
One of the hardest things about college is making healthy choices. We grab-on-the-go quick foods that normally are packed with refined sugars and carbs. Staying away from processed foods is nearly impossible during college but locating local produce can help. Having seasonal, fresh produce on hand does not only allow you to have a quick snack that’s high in fiber but also a snack that can lead to more. Let’s say you have apples on hand. It’s easy to dip them in almond butter if you’re in a hurry. There are lots of different produce that are prime in season and available at local farmers markets around town.
The Farmers Market of the Ozarks is located off of Republic Road and James River in Springfield and is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Also check out the Greater Springfield Farmers Market, located in the parking lot of the Battlefield Mall every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. or the C-Street Market at 321 E. Commercial St., open every Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. These markets also offer food trucks and baked goods. Different vendors will either have food carts set up as well as ready-made choices out. These are normally fresh/locally made foods that would make great snacks to stock up on. Produce changes with the seasons so you kind of have to flow with it.
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Student Life | Back to Campus | August 2013 | 65 Broccoli: Toss in a bowl with olive oil and your favorite seasonings or Italian dressing for a yummy snack! Kale: Use the dorm oven to bake your kale at 325 for 20 minutes until crispy. Store in zip bags for a crunchy snack instead of chips. Sweet Potatoes: Use steamer bags to steam the yams in the microwave with fresh or dried herbs.
Winter
Apricots: Rinse them off and keep them in the fridge to take care of that sweet fix. Strawberries: They have more vitamin C than oranges so make sure to stock up and snack on these for finals. Greens: Scope the market with friends and toss together a huge salad with different veggies and fresh lettuce.
Spring
Avocados: Cut one in half, take out the pit and scoop out the flesh for a tasty treat. Blueberries: High in antioxidants and taste, these are a great snack when you’re on the go. Cucumbers: Not only can these sit on your eyeballs to get rid of wrinkles they are great for snacks and headaches.
Summer
Apples: These are so yummy, what else can I say? Grapes: Make sure to wash them and snack in moderation since they are moderately high in sugar. Carrots: Dip in Greek yogurt seasoned with dry ranch dressing for that kid-like moment
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Check out a farmers market for fresh fruits and veggies, as well as fresh herbs.
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program. Connecting with students who have taken the same classes you need to take can help We live in an era where information and you decide which classes you should take. technology rule our world and we are constantly plugged in to our phones, iPods, com- Plaster Student Union puters, Kindles and iPads. @MSU_PSU is a Twitter account that With Facebook, Instagram and Twitter tweets about events going on at the PSU, and playing such an important role in our world, ways you can get involved on campus. there can be some benefits that come from Overheard at Missouri State being so plugged in. Overheard at Missouri State is a Facebook Being a part of certain Facebook groups and Twitter pages while in college can be page where students can post what they have beneficial and these pages can let you know seen or heard on campus. It’s a fun page to follow because it can when classes are cancelled, help you to decide what teachers to take next semester or give you a few laughs throughout the day just give you a good laugh throughout the with the wide range of funny and ridiculous things are going on around campus. day. Overhear everything on campus at Clif Smart/@ClifSmart https://www.facebook.com/groups/21503949 The first and most obvious Twitter profile 4920/. you should follow is President of the university, Clif Smart. Follow and get the latest Springfield Bear Crushes updates and news on the university straight Springfield Bear Crush is a Facebook page from Smart. that allows students to voice their campus crush while still staying anonymous. Missouri State University/@missouristate Find it on Facebook at https://www.faceThis group is the go-to place for trying to book.com/SpringfieldBearCrushes. find out what’s happening on campus. It has up to date posts on snow/ice days, when and Springfield Bear Confessions if classes will be closed for certain holidays Springfield Bear Confessions is a Faceand information on events being held at the book page where students can air something university. that has been on their chest while still remainFollow the University on Facebook at ing anonymous. https://www.facebook.com/missouristateu, or Make your confessions at https://www on Twitter at @MissouriState. .facebook.com/SpringfieldBearConfessions.
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Most, if not all, of the Missouri State aca@MSUTacoBell is a Twitter account demic departments have their own Facebook where you can order food to be delivered anygroups and Twitter accounts. where on campus. These groups are a great way to connect It’s a great account to follow when you’re with other students within your same major looking for a late night study snack.
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Do’s and don’ts of dorm living The Standard
Coming to college for the first time and living in the dorms can be an exciting and nerve-racking experience. To make sure your experience is nothing shy of amazing, here is a list to help guide you through your first year. By Brittani Schlager, The Standard
– Go to all the new student activities during move-in weekend such as: • Living-Learning Communities Kick-Off Banquet – Aug. 16 at 5 p.m. • Playfair, Outdoor Games, and Free Outdoor Movie – Aug. 16 at 8 p.m. • Bear Bash and Fan Fest – Aug. 17 at 7:30 p.m. • Fraternity and Sorority Life 101 – Aug. 18 at 12:30 p.m. • New Student Convocation – Aug. 18 at 2 p.m. • New Student Festival – Aug. 18 at 3 p.m.
– Room with a friend from high school; meet new people!
– Take some time to get to know your roommate and set up boundaries
– Smoke in your room (or anywhere on campus)
– Go to residence hall floor meetings and meet your neighbors – Wear shower shoes while showering in community bathrooms
– Arrange and decorate your dorm room to make it feel more homey – Check your mail
– Time how long it will take to get to your classes to optimize your sleeping time
– Follow the directions for how to cook food in the microwave so it doesn’t burn and smell up the entire hall – Keep your door open to meet your floor mates
– Get to know your RA for future problems or emergencies – Call your parents!
– Stay in your room at all times
– Have a raging party in your room
– Cook foods that have lingering smells – Burn popcorn
– Break quiet hours and upset your neighbors – Overstep your roommate boundaries – Blare music at 3 a.m.
– Eat your roommate’s food
– Sleep in your roommates bed – Keep your room messy
– Take your screen off the window to sit on the window ledge – Overload your closet with clothes
– Leave your underwear on the floor
– Forget to close your blinds when changing
– Take your roommates clothes without asking
– Play with the fire extinguisher at the end of the halls – Light your room on fire
Let’s get political
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Get involved with a political or social group at MSU By Nicolette Martin The Standard
When you first come to college, it can be difficult to find your place. You’re meeting new people, trying new things and taking strides to make this place your home for the next four (or five) years. Maybe you’re into music and dancing, and there are clubs for that. Maybe you’re into concerts, performances and movies, and there’s an organization for that. But maybe you’re just really into politics and changing the world. Thankfully, at Missouri State, there are even organizations for that.
Are you a conservative looking to find like-minded people in Southwest Missouri? “We are the voice of conservative, Republican ideals and values on the campus of Missouri State University,” the group’s Facebook about section reads. According to the group’s Facebook page, the Missouri State College Republicans volunteer for and host local candidates, as well as bring in national speakers. For more information, find the Missouri State College Republicans on Facebook, or contact Ben Heidbrink at bh202@live.missouristate.edu.
College Republicans
Do you hold liberal values and are you in search of Bears with similar viewpoints? Check out the Missouri State University College Democrats — a group that seeks to get students involved in the political process and support the Democratic Party, as well as support its values by volunteering in the community and working to make Springfield better, according to the group’s Facebook page. If you’re interested in joining the MSU College Democrats, find them on Facebook or contact President China Rusch at chinesa72@live.missouristate.edu.
College Democrats
In a time when equality for all is at the height of political discussion, do you want to join the cause? If so, check out Spectrum — Missouri State University’s student lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) & ally alliance. Spectrum, according to the group’s Facebook page, gives LGBTQ students and their straight allies a chance to be themselves, make friends, talk about important issues, organize fundraisers and community events, and most importantly — have fun! If you are interested in joining Spectrum, find them on Facebook, or contact co-presidents Calen Faulk at Faulk721@live.missouristate.edu or JP Pry at pry112358@live.missouristate.edu.
Spectrum
Are you a big proponent of a woman’s right to her body? VOX may be the group for you. “Voices For Planned Parenthood at Missouri State University exists to educate the Missouri State University community about reproductive health and rights; to translate increased awareness into pro-choice activism on campus; and to serve as a coalition partner to state, local, national, and international reproductive rights efforts,” according to their Facebook page. For more information on VOX at Missouri State, find them on Facebook, or contact them at Mostatevox@gmail.com.
Maybe you don’t fit in with the beliefs of the Democratic or Republican parties and are looking for a group that represents an ideal of limited government. Enter: Young Americans for Liberty. The Missouri State Young Americans for Liberty is a group dedicated to promoting the ideals of individual liberty, limited government, fiscal responsibility, sound economic policy, non-interventionist foreign policy and a return to the law set forth in the Constitution, according to their Facebook page. To learn more about the Missouri State Young Americans for Liberty, find them on Facebook, or contact Ashley Eichelberger at eichelberger04@live.missouristate.edu.
Young Americans for Liberty
Voices for Planned Parenthood (VOX)
Do you want to help preserve the Earth’s resources for generations to come? Check out Students for a Sustainable Future — an organization whose purpose is twofold: to educate and motivate, according to their Facebook page. For more information on Students for a Sustainable Future, find them on Facebook, or contact them at ssf.msu@gmail.com.
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Get in the healthy eating habit early The Standard
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came into college in the best shape of my life. I hit the gym every day, hardly ever ate sugar, and fast food wasn’t even a thought in my mind. I started out well, then slowly I became busier, nights became longer and my days were dependent on eating when I could and catching up on zzz’s. Peyson So, let me Shields just go ahead and tell you, Fitness the freshman Guru 15 is real. It’s real, it’s mean and it doesn’t make you lean. Looking back, there were a few key things I would have changed and I would love to share them with you. Working out is very important to your physical and mental health but so is eating healthy. Total health is dependent on 70 per-
Where else can I grocery shop in Springfield?
• Cash Saver, 2650 W. Kearney St. Hours: Mon-Sun 7 a.m.-8 p.m. • Price Cutter, 313 E. Battlefield Road Hours: Mon-Sun open 24 hours • Akin’s Natural Food Market, 1344 E. Battlefield Road Hours: Mon-Sat 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
cent nutrition and 30 percent physical activity. Making sure to walk to all of your classes along with making smart choices will not only make you feel better, but look better too.
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Breakfast! Eating within 30 minutes of waking up will kick-start your metabolism for the day as well as fuel you for those tough morning classes. Fresh eggs and cooking spray are available at the omelet station in each on-campus dining hall to help you make better choices. The dining halls offer good choices but sometimes eating the same thing can get old. Try to stash away from the dining hall, packets of oatmeal and fresh fruit for quick and healthy snacks . Also try to stock up on things like yogurt, lunchmeat, almonds, string cheese and baby carrots with hummus.
What to Eat
Staying up later means calling Jimmy John’s for late-night delivery or making your way to Taco Bell. The fact is, if you’re up later, you’re going to get hungry. Try to snack on one of the healthy choices you keep in your fridge and keep it light.
Midnight Cravings
Healthy can be affordable and Springfield offers a lot of different options as far as grocery stores are concerned. Grocery stores are a great place to pick up fresh produce and even a light meal. • HyVee is located at Kansas Expressway and Battlefield Road. HyVee offers a full salad bar, fresh produce, varied precooked meals and a health market. HyVee also offers “wellness Wednesdays,” which provides you
Where to Shop
The Bistro Market, located at 401 South Ave., is one of many options for healthy eating in Springfield.
10 percent off anything purchased from the health market. • Dillons is located at St. Louis Street and National Avenue and also offers a nice salad bar and fresh produce.
• MaMa Jean’s Natural Market is right off of Sunshine Street and Campbell Avenue. MaMa Jean’s is a health-based grocery store that offers fresh smoothies, healthy deli choices and great produce.
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Avoiding the freshman 15 is possible, and focusing on healthy eating is something to think about but not something to stress about. Choose wisely, eat breakfast and shop affordably.
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Microwave meals
Hungry? These delicious recipes ready in no time at all, with the By Nicolette Martin The Standard
You’re sitting in your dorm room, and it hits you: You’ve eaten in the dining hall every day for the past two weeks. The card scanner worries when you don’t show up at 11 a.m. on the dot during the week, and they’ve actually reserved a table for you at your favorite spot by the fries. There’s only one problem: You can’t bear the thought of eating another salad, another sandwich or another bowl of cereal, but you only have a microwave in your room, and a frozen pizza cooked on a crisping tray for three minutes just isn’t going to cut it. When you need a break from the dining hall and don’t want to make a boxed frozen meal, check out these easy and delicious meals you can make with just a microwave.
Classy Ingredients: (Cinnamon roll) applesauce, vegetable oil, buttermilk, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, baking powder, salt (Cream cheese icing) cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk Directions: (Cinnamon roll) combine all ingredients in a mug and mix with a fork until smooth. Microwave on high for one minute and test for doneness. If not fully cooked, microwave an additional 15 seconds. Top with cream cheese icing. (Cream cheese icing) combine ingredients and mix until smooth. For the full recipe and directions, visit http://www.cookingclassy.com/2012/03/cin namon-roll-mug-cake-made-in-3-minutes/.
• Egg and cheese breakfast burrito via Incredible Egg Breakfast Ingredients: flour tortilla, egg, shredded • Cinnamon roll in a mug via Cooking mexican cheese blend, salsa
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for any meal of the day will be use of just a microwave
Directions: line a 2-cup microwave-safe cereal bowl with paper towel. Press tortilla into bowl and break egg into the center of the tortilla. Beat the egg with a fork. Microwave on high 30 seconds, stir, and microwave an additional 15-30 seconds or until egg is set. Remove tortilla and paper towel from the bowl and onto a flat surface. Top egg with cheese and salsa, and then fold into a burrito. For the full recipe and directions, visit http://www.incredibleegg.org/recipes/recipe/ microwave-egg-cheese-breakfast-burrito.
• Macaroni and Cheese via Babble Ingredients: pasta, water, 1 percent milk, shredded cheddar cheese Directions: combine the pasta and water in a large mug or bowl and microwave on high for two minutes. Repeat until pasta is tender, stirring at each two-minute interval. Remove from the microwave when pasta is tender and all the water has been absorbed, and stir in the
Lunch or Supper
milk and cheese. Microwave one more minute, stir, and enjoy! For the full recipe and directions, visit http://babble.com/best-recipes/instant-mugo-mac-cheese-in-the-microwave/.
• Chocolate peanut butter mug cake via Yammie’s Noshery Ingredients: (Chocolate peanut butter mug cake) butter, peanut butter, vanilla, egg, sugar, flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, chocolate chips (Peanut butter pie mousse) cream cheese, peanut butter, vanilla, cool whip, powdered sugar Directions: (Chocolate peanut butter mug cake) melt butter in a small dish, add peanut butter and mix well. In a mug, mix together vanilla, egg and sugar until combined. Combine flour, cocoa, salt and baking powder, and add to the mug. Pour in the peanut butter/butter mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips. Microwave for one to two minutes, or
Dessert
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Why have a boxed meal when all you need to make delicious, homemade macaroni and cheese is a microwave?
until desired doneness is reached. Top with peanut butter pie mousse. (Peanut butter pie mousse) mix together cream cheese, peanut butter and vanilla, fold in cool whip and sift in powdered sugar. Do not over stir. For the full recipe and directions, visit http://www.yammiesnoshery.com/2012/03/ch ocolate-peanut-butter-mug-cake.html.
yolk, flour, colored sugar sprinkles Directions: Melt butter in microwave, then add sugar, vanilla and salt. Stir. Add one egg yolk and stir again. Add flour and stir again. Sprinkle cookie dough with sugar sprinkles and heat in microwave for 40 seconds or until desired doneness. For the full recipe and directions, visit http://www.number-2• Sugar cookie in a cup via No. 2 Pencil pencil.com/2012/03/13/sugar-cookie-inIngredients: butter, sugar, vanilla, salt, egg cup/.
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Cheap Eats The Standard
Low on cash but looking for a good meal? Check out these Springfield restaurants with food that’s easy on the wallet
By Nicolette Martin The Standard
It’s sometime during the week and you’re sick of studying, sick of reading and sick of writing papers. You want to experience the city lights of Springfield, but you check your bank account and realize that after buying books, paying rent and buying groceries, your gas tank isn’t the only thing running on empty. If this is your life in college, you’re in luck. You can still go out and have fun without breaking the bank with these specials in
Springfield.
Located at 313 S. Patton Ave., Patton Alley Pub has more than 40 beers on tap and more than 100 bottles. Enjoy happy hour at Patton Alley from 2 to 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to close every day, and all day on Sundays. Happy hour specials include half-price appetizers and drink specials.
Patton Alley Pub
Looking for a good burger and cheap drinks? Check out Bair’s downtown at
Bair’s All-American Grill
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631 S. Kimbrough Ave., with more than 30 burger selections. Thursday is burger day, which will get you $1 off any burger, and drink specials run all week. Also, go into Bair’s on game day wearing school apparel and receive the Bair’s game day cheeseburger and fries for just $5.49. For weekly specials, you can text BAIRS to 69227.
Located across the street from campus at 603 S. Kimbrough, The Pizza Habit is a go-to for good, cheap pizza. In the mood for a midday study break? At The Pizza Habit, you can get a large 14inch cheese pizza for just $4.99, and 50 cents for each additional topping.
The Pizza Habit
The Pizza Habit has a calendar of specials, ranging from a Cardinals home game discount to a rainy-day discount. To view all of the daily and weekly specials, find The Pizza Habit on Facebook, or visit http://www.pizzahabit.com. Looking for a cheap late-night snack? Or maybe you’re just craving a good drink? Applebee’s, with locations at 2430 N. Glenstone Ave. and 1855 E. Primrose St., has half-price appetizers from 9 p.m. to close every day, which includes two-forone specials on certain drinks. If your wallet is as empty as your dorm room on move-in day, don’t fret. There are still easy — and cheap — ways to enjoy the many things Springfield has to offer.
Applebee’s
10 athletes to know the-standard.org
Some of the best times of the college experience are found at sporting events. Whether you’re howling like a lunatic in the student section of JQH Arena, or spending your Saturday cheering the football team to a win, sports are a fun — and important — part of college life. Here are 10 athletes at MSU that you need to know. Compiled by Mike Ursery
1. Kierra Harris
Harris returns in 2013 as the starting quarterback of the Missouri State Bears. Last season, he played in nine games — throwing for 997 yards and seven touchdowns. Harris is looked at as a mobile threat — possessing an ability to run the ball to go along with his throwing arm.
Football, Junior
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6. Kenzie Williams
Williams returns in 2013-2014 as the Lady Bears’ leading scorer from last season. After suffering an ACL tear during the 2011-12 season, Williams returned last season to average 11.3 points per game while registering over 1,000 minutes.
Women’s Basketball, Redshirt Sophomore
7. Althia Maximilien
This two-time All-American leaves her competitors in a trail of dust when she runs the 200-meter and 400-meter events. Maximilien came to MSU with tons of experience, having competed in various World Championship events with some of the best sprinters from around the globe.
Track & Field, Junior
8. Rachel Weimer
Weimer led her team in scoring during the 2012 season — scoring six goals and tallying a total of 14 points.
Women’s Soccer, Senior
9. Renata Sander
This two-time MVC Swimmer of the Year holds conference records in three different events. However, Sander is not satisfied. Her next goal, she says, is to get to the NCAA Championships. Her ultimate goal: to compete at Rio de Janeiro in the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Women’s Swimming, Senior
2. Caleb Schaffitzel
The Bears’ starting strong safety will serve as a real headache for opposing offenses. The 2012 FCS National Defensive Back of the Year, Schaffitzel led the team with five interceptions — returning one of them for a touchdown.
Football, Redshirt Junior
3. Tate Matheny
Matheny was drafted in the 23rd round of the 2012 Major League Baseball Draft, but the son of Cardinals manager Mike Matheny chose to come to MSU instead, where he became the 2013 Missouri Valley Conference player of the year.
Baseball, Sophomore
4. Paul Le
Le made huge strides for the MSU swimming program last season. He was the first MSU swimmer to be named a Division I All-American and was the first MSU swimmer to put points on the scoreboard at the NCAA Championships.
Men’s Swimming, Junior
5. Marcus Marshall
This season, defenders on the court will have a tough task in containing the 2012 MVC Freshman of the Year. Marshall set a new MVC regular season freshman scoring record (368) along with an MVC Tournament freshman scoring record (43) in St. Louis this past March.
Men’s Basketball, Sophomore
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Matheny posted a .338 batting average and four home runs to go along with a .985 fielding percentage his freshman year.
10. Karly Buer
Said to be the catalyst for the Lady Bears’ offense, Buer notched 71 assists as a point guard in 2012-2013. She also averaged 8.6 points per game and shot 91 percent from the free-throw line.
Women’s Basketball, Senior
A chance to rise to the top
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Bears seek to become a top competitor in this year’s conference tournament By Eli Wohlenhaus The Standard
A lot of emphasis is put on games, matches and contests played on your home turf at the college level. For the women’s volleyball team at Missouri State, this emphasis is very much absolute, albeit from the opposite side of the spectrum. The Bears finished 12-6 at home last season, impressing the home crowd, but it is their neutral contests and out-of-town games
that they are seeking to improve. Going 0-2 on neutral courts and 4-7 on the road, Missouri State showed signs of weakness outside the comforts of Springfield. The Bears lost in the conference tournament to Wichita State, who later appeared in the finals. The finals were between Wichita State and Creighton, and since Creighton is leaving the Missouri Valley Conference (replaced by Loyola University of Chicago), there is room for the Bears to rise into a position of dominance within the conference. Loyola will not be an easy addition to the schedule, however. The Lady Ramblers went 7-4 on the road and 4-4 on neutral courts — an esteemed feat at the college level. With these impressive numbers, the MVC gladly welcomes in a strong competitor and overall worthy adversary. Yet here comes the best news of all for the Missouri State volleyball program: returning
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The 2013 volleyball Bears will return all but two players from their 2012 campaign, in which they went 16-15 overall and 10-8 in the Missouri Valley Conference.
players. From the 2012 season to the 2013 season, the Bears are only losing two players and will be returning every other player formerly on the roster.
For the 2013 season, look for senior Christine McCartney to continue her team-leading numbers in kills, with senior Carly Thomas setting her up and connecting on 96 percent of her serves.
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It’s game time For both the competitive athlete and the fun-seeker, MSU intramurals have it all By Rose Marthis The Standard
Since not everyone can be a Bears athlete, Missouri State and the Springfield area offer many other opportunities for students to be active in athletics. At Missouri State, there are multiple ways to get involved and numerous sports to play, so students should have no problem finding an activity that they enjoy. Missouri State has 22 intramural sports students can play and five different options for how they want to get involved and play in intramurals. Teams If students already have the group they want to play with, they can sign up as a men’s, women’s or co-ed team. Free Agent If a student wants to play but can’t find a team, he or she can sign up as a free agent and fill in for various teams throughout a season. Leagues Students can play in two different leagues: Just for Fun or Top Gun. The Top Gun league is a more competitive
league and is meant for players with previous experience. The Just for Fun league has less emphasis on winning and losing. The season for league play has one game a week for 4-6 weeks, and a playoff system. Tournaments Throughout the year, Campus Recreation holds tournaments in various sports, providing students with the opportunity to compete in intramurals without committing to the league play schedule. Interfraternity Students who become members of a fraternity can play against other fraternities in this league. More information about intramural sports at Missouri State, including information on the registration process and the rules for each sport, can be found at http://www.missouristate.edu/recreation/Intramurals/. With all of the intramural and club sports offered at Missouri State, as well as the amateur sports organizations found in the Springfield area, students should have no problem finding an athletic team to be a part of. Whether it’s just for fun, highly competitive, or to get out and be a spectator, there are so many opportunities for students at Missouri State, they might have trouble choosing which team to be a part of.
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Bowling Club: There are open practices in the fall and tournaments continue into late February. Club Baseball: The fall season is in September and October and the spring season runs February through April. Ice Hockey Club: The season starts in the fall semester and goes through the spring semester. Lacrosse: Plays more away games than home games in the Great Rivers Lacrosse Conference during the spring semester season. Pistol Team: The team participates in tournaments throughout the year. Rodeo Team: The team participates in 10 rodeos throughout the academic year. Water Ski Team: The team participates in tournaments in both the fall and spring semesters. Wrestling Club: Members can compete in tournaments and participate in service opportunities by doing activities such as officiating youth tournaments.
Rugby: The Mudpuppies own their own pitch, so home matches do take place throughout the fall and spring seasons. Matches are played on Saturday afternoons,
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and tournament times vary. More information about the club can be found at http://www.springfieldrugby. com/index.asp?page=1. Football: The Phantoms play both home and away games, and their home is JFK Stadium located on Grant Street. More information about the Springfield Phantoms can be found on the team’s Facebook page. Roller Derby: Springfield has two different roller derby associations of which students can be a part of: Springfield Roller Girls and Queen City Roller Derby. For women, Springfield is home to the Springfield Roller Girls, members of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association. More information about the Springfield Roller Girls and how to join the team can be found at http://springfieldrollergirls.com/. The Queen City Roller Derby is the newest league that has women’s, men’s, and co-ed roller derby teams. More information on how to join a team or become a referee for Queen City Roller Derby can be found on the group’s Facebook page. Softball: Greene County also has an amateur softball association that has an adult softball league for Springfield and the surrounding area’s residents. More information on Springfield softball can be found at http://www.springfieldsoftball.com/ default.html.
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The true stars of the game are the loyal fans, so don’t miss out: Be there for your Bears By Rose Marthis The Standard
Going to sporting events and supporting Bears athletics is a huge part of the student culture at Missouri State. Students have countless opportunities to cheer for the Bears, as most of the sports teams play their home games on campus with free student admission.
Want to “maroonify” yourself? Visit http://www.gomaroon.missouristate.edu and show your pride with posters, personalized license plates, ringtones, clothing and more.
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Missouri State students get ready to head out to a game to show their support. Many students will paint their faces and/or chests with maroon and white paint or dress in their BearWear apparel.
prizes such as water bottles, athletic shorts, Soccer • Games played at Plaster Sports Comcamp chairs and hoodies. During the fall semester, in-season ath- plex on campus • Free for students with valid ID letics you can check out include football, • General assignment seating men’s and women’s soccer, women’s cross • Maroon Madness point eligible One great perk of being a Bears fan is country, women’s field hockey and having the chance to join Maroon Madness women’s volleyball. Here’s everything stu— Missouri State’s student spirit organiza- dents need to know about attending these Field Hockey • Games played at Plaster Sports Comtion. Here’s how it works: sporting events: plex on campus Members of Maroon Madness pay a $10 • Free for students with valid ID fee at the beginning of the year. That gets Football • General assignment seating them a membership card, a free T-shirt and • Games usually played on Saturdays at exclusive seats at some venues. Plaster Sports Complex on campus Volleyball Members can scan their card to earn • Free for students with valid ID • Games played at Hammons Student points at participating sporting events. Student section is the east side bleachers Attending more games earns more points. • Maroon Madness point eligible; mem- Center on campus • Free for students with valid ID Prizes are awarded at the end of the year ber seating is at south end of field • General assignment seating based on points levels. Members can earn
• Maroon Madness point eligible The seasons for men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s swimming and diving, and hockey start in the fall semester and go through the spring semester. There are no home golf events, but basketball and hockey draw some of the biggest student crowds.
• Games played at JQH Arena on campus • Free to students with valid ID • Student sections are G and H • Maroon Madness point eligible; member seating is the first four rows of each section.
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Students decked out in maroon and white yell at a game while the Bears play. A number of MSU attendees choose to sit in the student section with other students.
• Games played at Mediacom Ice Park in downtown Springfield • Student tickets are $4 for standing general admission, $8 for bleacher seats • General admission lets students stand right next to the glass!
Hockey-a club sport
• Meets are at Hammons Student Center on campus • Free for students with valid ID • General assignment seating
Swimming and Diving
For the latest details on MSU athletics: Twitter: @MaroonMadness Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ MaroonMadness
The sports to follow during the spring • Games played at Killian Softball Comsemester include Bears baseball, softball and plex on Pythian Street about 3 miles from women’s track and field. Like golf, there are MSU no home women’s track and field events. • Free for students with valid ID • General assignment seating Baseball • Maroon Madness point eligible • Games played at Hammons Field in Missouri State also has many club sports, downtown Springfield including handball and lacrosse. These sports • Student tickets are $2 with valid ID are not funded by the university but matches • General assignment seating are held on or near campus and student atten• Maroon Madness point eligible; student dance is highly encouraged to support the activities happen in sections L and K athletes and programs. More information on being a fan of Bears athletics can be found at http://www.missouristatebears.com.
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The field hockey team finished the 2012 season at fifth place in the Mid-American Conference with a 2-5 conference record.
Sophomore-heavy team looks to emerge from the basement Field hockey starts 2013 after a fifth-place 2012 By Mike Ursery The Standard
With 12 of 21 players being freshmen, expectations for the MSU field hockey team were not very high, as they were picked to finish fourth out of five teams in the Mid-American Conference, according to a 2012 preseason poll. The team immediately decided their goal for 2012-13 was to beat that expectation. At first, that goal seemed possible. MSU won its first two conference games and held first place in the MAC. However, a five-game losing streak put that goal out of reach as the Bears finished the season with a 2-5 conference record, good enough for fifth place. Junior Hillary Lawless and freshman Holly Scherer led the team in scoring. With a year of experience already in tow, MSU hopes for their young players to finish higher in the standings during the upcoming season. The 2013 field hockey roster includes four freshman (one a redshirt freshman), 10 sophomores, one junior, and seniors Katie Mulloy (goalkeeper), Laura Tavares (midfielder), Catrina Schmidt (forward), Lawless (forward),
2012-13 results
8/24/12 at VCU L, 6-1 8/31/12 at Indiana L, 5-1 9/02/12 at Iowa L, 10-0 9/07/12 at Saint Louis W, 4-2 9/08/12 vs. Georgetown W, 2-0 9/14/12 vs. Albany L, 3-0 9/16/12 vs. California L, 5-2 9/22/12 at Ball State* W, 4-2 9/23/12 at Ohio State L, 10-1 9/29/12 vs. Miami (Ohio)* W, 3-1 9/30/12 vs. Liberty L, 4-1 10/06/12 vs. Central Michigan* L, 4-0 10/13/12 vs. Ohio* L, 5-1 10/19/12 vs. Kent State* L, 4-3 (OT) 10/21/12 at Northwestern L, 6-0 10/24/12 vs. Saint Louis W, 5-2 *Conference Event
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Meagen Good (forward), and Andrea Bain (goalkeeper). Three freshmen joining the team are Megan Drew, a goalkeeper from San Diego, Calif.; Suzanne Kleine, a defender from Boskoop, the Netherlands; and Clara Saunders, a forward from Saverna Park, Md.
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Women cross country runners prepare for the 2012 NCAA Division I Midwest cross country regionals. Missouri State hosted the Midwest Regional, marking the fifth time the university has hosted this event.
Running into 2013 Women’s cross country, track and field continue competition in fall, winter and spring By Nicolette Martin The Standard
The women’s cross country and track teams will spring back into action in the 2013-14 school year. The women’s cross country team’s 2013 schedule will feature seven meets, including one home meet — the Richard Clark Invitational — on Saturday, Sept. 21. Other meets will include the Hurricane Festival in Tulsa, Okla., the Cowboy Jamboree in Stillwater, Okla., the Chile Pepper Festival in Fayetteville, Ark., the Missouri Valley Conference Championships in Des Moines, Iowa, the NCAA Midwest Regional Championships in Ames, Iowa, and the NCAA National Championships in Terre Haute, Ind. The Bears finished in ninth place at the 2012 Missouri Valley Cross Country Championship hosted by Illinois State. Results from 2012 include three top-20 finishes in the Hurricane Festival, two top-five finishes at the Richard Clark Invitational, a top-10 team finish at the Cowboy Jamboree and a top-20 finish at the Chile Pepper Festival.
2013 schedule
• Aug. 31, Hurricane Festival, Tulsa, Okla., 8 a.m. • Sept. 21, Richard Clark Invitational, Springfield, Mo., 9 a.m. • Sept. 28, Cowboy Jamboree, Stillwater, Okla., 8 a.m. • Oct. 5, Chile Pepper Festival, Fayetteville, Ark., 10:30 a.m. • Nov. 2, Missouri Valley Conference Championships, Des Moines, Iowa, 11 a.m. • Nov. 15, NCAA Midwest Regional Championships, Ames, Iowa, 12 p.m. • Nov. 23, NCAA National Championships, Terre Haute, Ind., 11 a.m.
The women’s track and field team will also be back in action in the spring of 2014, following a fourth-place finish in the 2013 Missouri Valley Conference. The 2013 Women’s Indoor All-Conference team members from Missouri State included Pernell Joseph (60-meter dash), Althia Maximilen (200-meter, 400-meter dash) and Kimsue Grant (long jump, triple jump).
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Men’s basketball moves on without Anthony Downing, Keith Pickens By Mike Ursery The Standard
The conclusion of the 2012-2013 men’s basketball season may have brought the end of the Anthony Downing/Keith Pickens era, but it also left a lot of hope for MSU fans. Sophomore Marcus Marshall, who last season set freshman scoring records during the MVC Tournament and the regular season, will take the torch that was passed on to him by those two former players. The Bears finished the season with an 1122 record. The team’s strength was playing at home, having won eight of 15 games played at JQH. MSU did not fare as well on the road, losing 12 of 14. The Bears began the season with a 13game nonconference schedule, including early tests against NCAA Tournament invitees Oklahoma State and San Diego State. MSU picked up victories against Philander Smith and Malone during this stretch.
After stumbling through their first 13 games, MSU began conference play on the right foot. They won three of their first four conference games, including the opener against rival Southern Illinois. The Bears fell on some hard luck over their next seven games. MSU suffered large defeats against Valley powerhouses Creighton and Wichita State, but also found themselves on the wrong end of buzzer-beater on the road. The first was at Bradley. With the game tied 66-66, it looked as if the conclusion of that game would be decided in overtime. However, a desperation 3-pointer from deep on the right wing propelled the Braves to a three-point victory. MSU finished conference play with a seventh-place standing, and therefore had to play a play-in game to earn the right to advance into the conference tournament. The Bears again defeated Southern Illinois 61-53, and drew Wichita State as the first team standing in their way. MSU kept the game close against the Shockers, and Marshall shined with 25 points, but Wichita State pulled away in the final minutes to end the Bears season with a 69-59 score.
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The Missouri State men’s basketball team takes on Jacksonville in the 2012-13 season. They lost the game 64-58 and finished the season with an 11-22 record.
2012-2013 Missouri Valley Conference Men’s Basketball Standings School Creighton Wichita State Northern Iowa Evansville Indiana State Illinois State Bradley Drake Missouri State Southern Illinois
Conference 13-5 12-6 11-7 10-8 9-9 8-10 7-11 7-11 7-11 6-12
Overall 28-8 30-9 21-15 21-15 18-15 18-15 18-17 15-17 11-22 14-17
For more stats or the latest news about the Missouri State Bears visit: http://www.missouristatebears.com Source: http://www.mvc-sports.com/mbasketball/
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The Bears make their entrance against the University of Northern Iowa in the 201213 season. They went 0-2 against the Panthers in the regular season.
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The Springfield Cardinals are the Double-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. Home games are played at Hammons Field, 955 E. Trafficway. For more information, call 417-8630395 or visit http://www.springfieldcardinals.com.
The Springfield Lasers are a World TeamTennis pro franchise league. The Lasers play their home matches at Cooper Tennis Complex, 2331 E. Pythian. For information, call 417-837-5800, or visit http://www.springfieldlasers.com.
The Springfield Wolfpack is a professional indoor football team, part of the American Professional Football League. Their home games are played at Mediacom Ice Park, 635 E. Trafficway St. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/SpringfieldWolfPack.
In addition to these professional sports teams and affiliates, Springfield offers a number of sports organizations and clubs, including Greater Springfield Community Olympic Development Program, the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame, Lake Country Soccer, Women’s Intersports Network, the Springfield Amateur Softball Association, Springfield Demize, Ozark Generals Baseball Club, Springfield Roller Girls and the Springfield Rugby Football Club. For more information, visit http://www.springfieldmosports.org.
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Storming into 2013 Football looks for more after losing close games in 2012
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The Missouri State football team takes the field in the 2012 season. Despite losing four games by a margin of 10 points or less, the Bears finished the season with a record of 3-8. They will begin their 2013 season on Aug. 29 when the Bears take on Northwestern State at 6 p.m. at Plaster Field. Student admission is free with a valid ID.
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The Missouri State Bears’ record in 2012 may have had more losses than wins, but it did not tell the whole story on just how their season played out. The Bears finished 3-8, but of those eight losses, four of them were by 10 points or less. Their three wins were also a milestone. The wins came in the form of a three-game winning streak, the first time MSU accomplished that feat since 2004. The team was led by two quarterbacks during the season. Junior Ashton Glaser
was named the starter before the season began, and remained the starter until sophomore Kierra Harris took over starting duties during the second half of the season. Glaser played a major role in the first win, which came against Illinois State. Harris started the game, but took a hit to the hip via an opposing player’s helmet, which took him out of the game. Trailing 14-12 with nine minutes left in the game, Glaser was a perfect 5-5 as he threw for 49 yards and the game-winning touchdown. The defense added a safety later in the game, and MSU walked away with a 21-14 victory.
Harris also had his own huge game, when MSU blew out Western Illinois 42-3 on Homecoming weekend. Harris connected with receivers on all 13 of his completions in the first half of that game as he threw for 130 yards and three touchdowns. He led the offense on six scoring drives during the entire game, all of which lasted less than three minutes. MSU’s running game also handed in strong performances during the season. Freshman Ryan Heaston played in only seven games before a season-ending injury, but also led the team with 424 rushing yards, including two 100-yard games. Jun-
ior Vernon Scott added 357 rushing yards and a touchdown in 2012. Sophomore Caleb Schaffitzel led the MSU defense during the 2012 season. Schaffitzel led the team with five interceptions and 56 tackles, and also earned AllAmerica honors. Schaffitzel’s performance during the year garnered him the 2012 FCS Defensive Player of the Year award. The Bears begin a quest to improve on their three wins when they begin the 2013 football season. MSU will open at home on Aug. 29 against Northwestern State. The game will be played at Plaster Field and is scheduled for a 6 p.m. start.
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2012 Football Results at (22) Kansas State at (23) Louisville vs. Murray State vs. Southern Illinois at (25) South Dakota State at Indiana State vs. South Dakota at (11) Illinois State vs. Western Illinois vs. (1) North Dakota State at Northern Iowa
L, 51-9 L, 35-7 L, 28-23 L, 14-6 L, 17-7 L, 31-17 W, 27-24 W, 24-17 W, 42-3 L, 21-17 L, 38-13
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The Bears celebrate after a 27-24 victory over South Dakota at Plaster Field. The win marked the Bears’ first win of the season, after having lost six straight. The Bears would win two more consecutive games — 24-17 against Illinois State and 42-3 against Western Illinois — but would finish the season at 3-8.
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2013 Schedule vs. Northwestern State at Iowa at Murray State vs. Central Arkansas vs. Illinois State at South Dakota at North Dakota State vs. South Dakota State at Western Illinois vs. Indiana State at Southern Illinois vs. Northern Iowa
6 p.m. 11 a.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 6 p.m. 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 1 p.m.
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The softball team gets ready to take on Evansville in the 2013 season. The Bears went 13-12 in the Missouri Valley Conference in 2013 for a sixth-place finish.
Experience key factor in 2014 Seasoned coaches and players create high postseason hopes for softball By Eli Wohlenhaus The Standard
If the saying “age and experience beats youth and enthusiasm” holds any water, then one could claim that the Missouri State Lady Bears softball team is primed for perfection. With a coaching staff that has been together for 19 straight years, the program is ready to fight for a spot in the national tournament. Coaches Holly Hesse and Sue Frederick have been with the women’s softball team for 25 years and 23 years, respectively, but before their deft coaching careers came very successful playing careers. Both Hesse and Frederick were all-stars at Creighton University and both earned Hall of Fame honors for high school ball in the state of Iowa.
The camaraderie extends from coach-tocoach to player-to-player. Ashley Brentz, senior second basemen, said that when players are recruited, “We are taught that our team is our family.” With familial values instilled and a focus on leadership attributes, the softball program moves onward with their veteran staff. With these three famed coaches and six seniors to lead the team, postseason hopes are highlighted. Last season, the postseason was cut short in the conference tournament by the University of Evansville. The Purple Aces defeated the Bears three of four games this season. Combating spring snowstorms and a grueling road schedule, the Missouri State softball team hardly saw their home field. They appeared in three times as many road and neutral games as home games, many of which ended in a discouraging fashion. A losing season can bring many positives — the learning experience can mold players and coaches in such a way that they become empowered to storm into the next season with a vengeance. Only with such coaches as Hesse and Fredericks, alongside long-tenured Beth Perine, will this be possible.
Fresh season, fresh start
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MSU women’s soccer team copes with changes to prepare for 2013 season By Eli Wohlenhaus The Standard
When compared with the 2011 season, the women’s soccer program at Missouri State went backwards in the win column in 2012. The team split its wins and losses perfectly, including some high-scoring shutouts. In 2011, the women’s soccer program recorded a conference 4-1-1 record, which launched them to the Missouri Valley Conference postseason tournament. In 2012, with a conference record of 2-3-1, the Bears did not reach this tournament. With the new season just
around the corner, the Bears have some comings and goings worth noting. Nia Williams, defensive leader for the past three seasons, will be moving forward with her career into the professional league with FC Kansas City, which competes in the National Women’s Soccer League. She will be the first Missouri State women’s soccer player to ever play professionally. While being an honor for Williams, this will be a huge gap to fill for the program’s defense and offfield leadership. The losses on defense continue. Another senior parting
ways with the program is Chelsea Voet, the starting goalkeeper for the 2012 season. Voet established herself as the starter before the season and put up astonishing numbers. Voet’s save percentage on the season was 78.7 percent, and she recorded seven shutouts. Voet’s leadership was also notable, receiving the prestigious MVC Leadership and Service Award for her excellent leadership, athletic participation and academic success. While saying goodbye to these two attributes to the team, the women’s soccer team is happily welcoming nine new members to the program in 2013. “We have a large roster and we hope to try a lot of different tactics,” head coach Rob Brewer said. “We have
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The women’s soccer team will welcome nine new members in the 2013 season. They finished the 2012 season at 4-1-1.
three new goal keepers coming in, plus one returning, so that is exciting for our team as we move into this season.” After its 4-2-1 spring exhibition performance, the women’s soccer program is
anxious to return to action this fall. A key for the program will be finding ways to score more goals, and in the spring games it found that through Molly Huber, a transfer from the
University of Kentucky. The Bears begin their season with a four-game homestand, which hopes to draw in loyal fans and to set the tone for the rest of the season. Teams included in this home stand are the University of Arkansas, the University of Kansas and the University of Tulsa. Immediately after these four games, the Bears hit the road for five straight matches — a challenge in any sport. The newest addition to the schedule is Oklahoma State University, a road game on Oct. 20, which could prove the team’s strength to the NCAA. Within the conference, there will also be a slight change. Creighton University is leaving the Valley and is being replaced by Loyola University, who host the Bears on Oct. 5.
The calm
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The Lady Bears rally together and grab each other’s hands at a game against Drake in January 2013.
The Lady Bears approach 2013-14 with a new head coach after a rough season of scattered victories By Mike Ursery The Standard
The Missouri State Lady Bears entered the 2012-2013 season with high expectations. Coming off a successful 2011-2012 campaign, which featured an MVC regular-season title followed by a trip to the Women’s National Invitational Tournament, optimism surrounding the team was high. A No. 12 ranking in the Mid-Major Top 25 added to the excitement. Former head coach Nyla Milleson and the team agreed that the goal for the season was to exceed their performance for the previous season. A return trip to the WNIT would have been good for them, but a trip to the Women’s NCAA Tournament was their preferred route. The season began with blowout wins. Their first loss was a near upset of No. 22 Oklahoma State. The Lady Bears kept up with their opponent, but in the end fell short,
74-71. MSU won seven of their first 10 games, and went on to post an 8-4 record through their nonconference schedule before beginning MVC play. The Lady Bears got off to a rough start in conference play by losing five of their first six games. While they were able to win games, they were never able to put together a winning streak at any time. They would win one, but then lose two. They would win two, but then lose three. They never had a losing streak greater than three, but the losses piled up. At the end of the regular season, MSU had compiled a 14-16 record, a 6-12 conference record and a seventh-place finish in the MVC. While they did not repeat as regular-season champions, they still had a chance for an MVC Tournament crown and an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. However, that bid fell short with an 81-66 loss to Evansville in the first round. While the season ended in disappointment, there were several standout performances by members of the team. Redshirt sophomore Kenzie Williams was a reliable offensive threat, averaging 11.3 points per game and also led the team in assists. On the defen-
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Conference
Overall
Wichita State
15-3
24-10
Creighton
15-3
25-8
Illinois State
13-5
24-11
Northern Iowa
10-8
17-16
Indiana State
10-8
18-13
Bradley
8-10
14-16
Evansville
7-11
9-21
Missouri State
6-12
14-17
Drake
5-13
11-20
Southern Illinois
1-17
5-26
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The Lady Bears get ready for a game against Southern Illinois in February 2013.
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sive side, sophomore Tyanna Snow led the team with 71 steals, which also led the team. At the conclusion of the season, Nyla Milleson was fired as head coach
of the Lady Bears. While the decision was viewed by many as controversial, Steph Anderson/THE STANDARD the university felt that it was the right Kellie Harper is introduced as the new Lady Bears head coach at a press conference. Former decision. On 10 April, MSU introduced head coach Nyla Milleson was fired at the conclusion of the 2012-2013 season. Kellie Harper as the new head coach.
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MSU Ice Bears return to Mediacom Ice Park after 2012-13 Mid-America Collegiate Hockey Association regular season co-title By Nicolette Martin The Standard
The Missouri State Ice Bears will begin their 2013-14 season on Nov. 20 and 21 against Northern Illinois University after winning the Mid-America Collegiate Hockey Association regular season co-title, and ultimately being defeated by Michigan State in the National Championship Tournament. The Ice Bears tied for first place with Illinois State in the MACHA Gold Division, with 14 wins, three losses and 29 points scored. They allowed the least amount of goals against them with just 43. Steph Anderson/THE STANDARD The Ice Bears will begin 2013-14 with the The Missouri State Ice Bears take on the University of Arkansas in the 2012-13 sea- loss of seniors Evan Leuchtmann, Peter Cero, son. The Ice Bears are part of the Mid-America Collegiate Hockey Association and Marc Kirksey, Andy Draper, Derek Bartsch, play their games at Mediacom Ice Park in downtown Springfield. Ryan Armstrong, Jacob Guthrie, Chris Mose-
ley and Jack Barrett. The Ice Bears, however, will return several 2012-13 MACHA award winners this season. Sophomore forward Jack Ryan and junior defenseman Carson MacInnis were selected to the All-MACHA first team; Junior forward Blake Ryan was named to the All-MACHA second team along with senior defenseman Ryan Armstrong and senior forward Andy Draper, and freshman goalie Justin Davis was selected as the MACHA Goalie of the Year. Head coach Bob Bucher was also selected as the MACHA Coach of the Year runner up. The Ice Bears play their home matches at Mediacom Ice Park in downtown Springfield. More information and schedules can be found at http://www.missouristatehockey.com.
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Work hard, play harder at Foster Rec Get your fitness on at state-ofthe-art recreation center By Peyson Shields The Standard
College is fun, exciting and new. You will meet stellar people that you live with, study with and play with. Basically, college is a real-life episode of “Zoey 101.” But while work and studying are important, everyone enjoys a little free time. Foster Recreation Center is in its second year as a hot spot on campus. State-of-the-art weight and cardio rooms are not the only things the rec center has to offer. Two multi-purpose courts, a soccer court, running track, pool, rock wall and workout rooms also make up the newest building on campus. The rec center is also equipped with guys and gals locker rooms that have a steam room and a sauna. All of the amenities of the rec center are available to any Missouri State student that fills out a liability waiver and presents their BearPass each time they hit the gym. The rec center isn’t only a place for hardcore, vein-throbbing workouts; it’s also a
place for friends to gather and play intramural sports. MSU offers sports from sand volleyball to bowling. There are two fitness levels in intramurals: top gun and just for fun. Top gun is for you if you are really into the competitive side of things and just for fun is exactly what is sounds like. It’s just for fun! You can register a team or become a free agent, which means you bounce around from team to team as they need someone. Either way, intramurals are a great way to meet people and stay active. More info can be found on page 80. There are also other opportunities to get active on campus at the Plaster Sports Complex and Betty and Bobby Allison Recreational Fields. Unless there is an event happening at either place, feel free to grab a friend or just your running shoes and hang out. Missouri State wants its students to be File photo/THE STANDARD active, and as long as you treat everything Students rock climb at Bill R. Foster and Family Recreation Center. The center has with respect, all the amenities will be around climbing equipment available for rent, and clinics on wall-climbing. much longer than your years here.
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Standout 2012-13 performances lead men’s and women’s golf teams into new season By Mike Ursery The Standard
The Missouri State men’s golf team featured several standout performances from its newcomers a season ago. Freshmen Joey Johnson and Brik Brauburger led the team to a fourth-place finish at the Fairway Club Invitational, the first event of the season. Brauburger also posted an individual top 10 finish at that event. Johnson posted a top 10 finish later in the year at the Snowman Getaway in Goodyear, Ariz. Johnson posted his second top 10 finish with a seventh place showing at the MVC Tournament.
Junior Nick Langley also had a top 10 finish, placing seventh at the Bill Ross/UMKC Intercollegiate Invitational in Kansas City, Mo. The MSU women’s golf team also had several standout performances during the 20122013 season. Sophomores Megan Thompson, Chiara Citterio and freshman Lindsey Eisenreich posted top 10 finishes. Eisenreich finished third at the Stewart Memorial in Springfield, Mo., while Thompson finished eighth. Citterio finished eighth at the Memphis Invitational in Memphis, Tenn. Thompson had her best performance at the Islander Classic in Corpus Christi, Tex. The Ireland native posted a fourth place finish to lead her team in that event.
2013 Results Women
09/11/12: 09/26/12: 10/02/12: 10/16/12: 10/23/12: 02/26/13: 03/10/13: 03/26/13: 04/07/13: 04/23/13:
Chip-N-Club Invitational Golfweek Conference Challenge Johnie Imes Invitational MSU/Payne Stewart Memorial Memphis Fall Invitational Islander Classic Rio Verde Invitational UALR Classic SMU/Dallas Athletic Club Invitational Missouri Valley Conference Championship
09/11/12: 09/23/12: 10/02/12: 10/16/12: 10/23/12: 02/05/13: 02/26/13: 03/12/13: 04/02/13: 04/09/13: 04/30/13:
Fairway Club Invitational D.A. Weibring Intercollegiate Jim Colbert Intercollegiate UMKC Intercollegiate F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate Rice Intercollegiate Washington State/Snowman Getaway Argent Financial Classic ASU Red Wolves Classic ULM/Wallace Jones Invitational Missouri Valley Conference Championship
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T-8th 18th T-13th 2nd 7th 3rd 9th T-7th 14th 5th
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The Missouri State men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams compete against Truman State University on Missouri State senior day. The men’s team won 160-72 and the women’s team won 155-78.
Missouri State men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams get back in the pool after successful 2013 campaigns By Nicolette Martin The Standard
The Missouri State men’s swimming and diving team was narrowly defeated by Eastern Michigan in the 2013 Mid-American Conference Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships to end the Bears’ 2013 swimming and diving season, while the women’s swimming and diving team became the first team in Missouri Valley Conference history to win six consecutive titles. The Missouri State men led in the MAC Championships after the second day of competition, but ultimately lost to Eastern Michigan 772-766. Despite the team’s close loss, however, Missouri State coach Dave Collins was named coach of the year. The men’s team will bring in two swimmers, Naresh Naik (freestyle/butterfly) from Oklahoma City and Brandon Weissman (backstroke/IM) from Chesterfield, Mo. The women’s team will add CeCe Etter
(butterfly/IM) from Manchester, Mo.; Shawna Elsey (freestyle/backstroke) from Olathe, Kan.; Briana Horozewski (backstroke/IM) from Dousman, Wis.; Lauren Pavel (breaststroke/IM) from Omaha, Neb.; Alexis Skiniotes (diving) from New Lennox, Ill.; Anna Bump (freestyle/breaststroke) from West Des Moines, Iowa; Jillian Odom (diving) from Novi, Mich.; Quincy Howell (backstroke/IM) from Bixby, Okla.; and Nina Privitera (diving) from Lee’s Summit, Mo. The men and women’s swimming and diving seasons will begin Oct. 4, with the Show-Me Showdown in Columbia, Mo. Other meets on the 2013-14 schedule include conference meets at home against Evansville and Southern Illinois on Nov. 1 and 2, and Missouri State’s senior day on Jan. 24 vs. Lindenwood and Missouri S&T (men). The women’s MVC swimming and diving championships will be held Feb. 13-15 in Carbondale, Ill., and the men’s MAC swimming and diving championships will be held March 6-8 in Buffalo, N.Y.
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The men’s soccer team played against MSU soccer alumni on April 27.
Defense! Defense! Men’s soccer places strong emphasis on defense for 2013 season By Eli Wohlenhaus The Standard
In the 2012 season, the Missouri State Bears men’s soccer team finished with a record of 5-84. The team, however, will emphasize improving conference play after an 0-6 finish, including losses in six of its last seven games — their only non-loss was a nonconference tie with 19th-ranked Southern Methodist University of Dallas, Texas. Aside from their late-season skid and trouble in conference play, the Bears were successful against nationally-ranked opponents. In four matches with ranked opponents, the team ended with two ties and two losses — both losses by a score of 1-0. As a 90-minute sport with overtime possibilities, only allowing one goal to a ranked opponent in the losses and achieving a 1-1 and 2-2 tie against a ranked opponent is a building point. This 2012 record may not have been recordsetting, but the Bears’ defense achieved the defensive feat of allowing only 14 goals, tying the program record for fewest goals allowed in a single season. The Bears have more to build on the 2013
season, however. The first positive seen is the support from the fans. Regardless of their losing streak, as the Bears closed out their 2012 season at home against conference opponent Drake University in the “Living Our Legacy” game, a large and loyal crowd flocked to Plaster Stadium to “uphold tradition…” and to “…stand up and cheer…” The Bears would go on to lose 1-0. Missouri State returned to action for their 2013 spring exhibition games — yielding a stark contrast to the end of the 2012 season. The Bears’ preseason record was 5-1-3 — their only loss being a 1-0 loss against Tulsa. With the attention turning towards the 2013 regular season, fans can expect to see a stronger team that has another year of experience together, as the team only lost two seniors. A majority of the younger players will return to carry the momentum of their preseason success into the regular season. “The key is returning players that have played together getting to influence the new players’ experience,” head coach Jon Leamy said. This program had only five home games last season, yet this season they will host 11 home games from August through November. With the great turnout of fans and the promise of another strong defensive season, the Bears strut into the 2013 season with high hopes and a lot of anticipation for new opportunities, including playing Loyola University, who replaces Creighton University on the MVC schedule.
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2013 sees 30-win baseball season By Nicolette Martin The Standard
The Missouri State Bears baseball team — a team that included two freshman All-Americans, one second-team All-American and three MLB draft picks — earned its thirdstraight 30-win season in 2013. The Bears completed the 2013 season with an overall record of 31-23, including a 12-9 record in conference play, a 14-9 record at Hammons Field, an 11-11 away record and 63 record on neutral fields. The season concluded with a 4-2 loss vs. Evansville in the MVC championship. The Bears’ longest winning streak was a five-game streak, during which they defeated New Mexico, and Southeast Missouri State and swept a home series against Indiana State. A successful 2013 included three Bears on the list of draftees in MLB’s first-year player draft. File Photo/THE STANDARD Junior Nick Petree, a right-handed pitcher A Missouri State baseball player catches a ball during a game. The Bears play their from Clinton, Mo., was taken by the St. Louis home games at Hammons Field in downtown Springfield. Cardinals as the 275th overall pick in the
ninth round; senior Grant Gordon, a righthanded pitcher from Salem, Mo., was selected as the 307th overall pick in the 10th round by the Los Angeles Angels; and senior Luke Voit, catcher/first baseman from Wildwood, Mo., was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals as the 665th overall pick in the 22nd round. Petree was a team standout, being named one of 30 semifinalists for the USA Baseball Golden Spikes Award for the second straight year. The USA Baseball Golden Spikes Award is presented to the nation’s top amateur baseball player. Petree was also named MSU’s Dave Dickensheet Outstanding Pitcher award for the third-straight season, and second-team All-American by Collegiate Baseball. Jon Harris, a freshman right-handed pitcher from Florissant, Mo., and Tate Matheny, a freshman outfielder from St. Louis were also named freshman All-Americans by Collegiate Baseball. The Bears play their home games at Hammons Field in downtown Springfield. General Admission student tickets are $2 with a valid ID.
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