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14 & 15 | Sports calendar 16 | 2013 flashback Take a walk down memory lane to see last year’s homecoming king and queen

Standard staff Editorial staff Theresa Brickman copy editor Emily Campbell reporter Callie Dunaway reporter Amber Duran managing editor

Annie Gooch reporter Rachel Henderson copy editor Phoenix Jiang reporter Rose Marthis news editor Trevor Mitchell editor-in-chief Chase Probert reporter Nicole Roberts reporter John Robinson reporter Kayla Seabaugh copy editor Peyson Shields life editor Briana Simmons reporter

Mike Ursery sports editor Sadie Welhoff reporter Eli Wohlenhaus reporter Professional staff Jack Dimond faculty adviser Sandy King ad manager

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Show your spirit, roar your loudest By Phoenix Jiang The Standard @pho307

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If you are a new Bear at Missouri State University, you are going to have some fun this week because it’s homecoming week. It’s an annual event that allows Bears to express how much they love MSU. The homecoming committee has prepared seven kinds of activities from Oct. 12 to Oct. 18. Kevin Sikes, the homecoming advisor, said he is looking forward to the Rock Star competition, although the audience entry rules of Rock Star have changed a little bit. He said they still follow the first-come, first-serve basis, but they will limit the amount of people through every time. The first 100 people get in, and after people find their seats, they will let the next hundred people enter. “We can minimize some

of the crowd surge and keep people safe,” Sikes said. “Compared to the last year, it’s pretty much the same,” assistant director of homecoming and senior entertainment management major Sara Sabulsky said. “We did a lot of same things for the most part. We just make small changes, make things better, make things students have been wanting for a long time, like moving Decorate Downtown,” Sabulsky said. Sabulsky said Rock Star and Yell Like Hell are students’ favorite events because the energy is very high and people wait outside to go in. Hannah Morrison, a senior business education major and director of homecoming, said they also changed the Maroon and White Night to 4 p.m. “I know it’s a little bit early in the day, but it’s still at night. So that way, we can encourage more people to come out,” Morrison said.

Vote for homecoming king and queen at www.missouristate.edu/studentengagement/homecoming.

Rock Star

Oct. 14: The Music of the Night

6 p.m. Hammons Student Center

Oct. 15: Good Times and Great Food

Chili Cook-off 4 p.m. North Mall

Oct. 16: All Hail Maroon and White

Yell Like Hell

5 p.m. Hammons Student Center

Homecoming Dance

9 p.m. PSU East Ballroom Oct. 17: A Test of Mind, Body and Spirit

Homecoming Parade

Oct. 18: Uphold Tradition, Our School We Hold So Dear

Field Day

BearFest Village

9 a.m. John Q. Hammons Parkway

4:30 p.m. Allison South Stadium

11 a.m. West Mall

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Welcome back alumni, we’ve got something planned for you

By Sadie Welhoff The Standard @sadie1359

Homecoming hosts plenty of events for students, but that doesn’t mean alumni can’t participate.

Distinguished Bears Dinner and Awards Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. University Plaza Convention Center Alumni are invited to attend the annual dinner and award ceremony honoring distinguished alumni. Entrance cost is $30 and reservations are requested. Alumni can call the Alumni Association at 417-836-5654.

Bear Tracks 5K Oct. 18 at 7 a.m. Plaster Student Union Alumni can compete in the race for prizes with the start and finish in front of the Bear statue in front of the Plaster Student Union.

BearFest Village Oct. 18 at 11 a.m. BearFest Village Alumni can tailgate before the homecoming game without reservations in Lots 18 or 24. Bears Football Game Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. Plaster Stadium Alumni can cheer on the Bears at the homecoming football game.

Bears on the Square Oct. 18 at 5:30 p.m. Park Central Square Alumni can find discounts at downtown businesses after the game if they have on Bear Wear.

Band of Bears Homecoming Parade Oct. 18 at 9 a.m. John Q. Hammons Parkway Alumni can watch student organization floats, marching bands and the Springfield community march down John Q. Hammons Parkway.

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Missouri State alumni will be on campus this week for homecoming festivities.

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Tailgating on campus has already become a hit for MSU students and faculty. Look for BearFest Village to once again be packed before the game on Oct. 18.

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Homecoming is a time for students to be themselves, like the student in the picture enjoying a bottle of chocolate syrup.

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Defensive line coach Courtney Sanders looks on as the MSU defense is on the field against South Dakota State during the 2013 Homecoming game.

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The Missouri State Bears wore all maroon for Homecoming in 2013 and defeated South Dakota State 35-21. The Bears play South Dakota on Homecoming in 2014.

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MSU must right the ship on Saturday John Robinson Sports reporter

Homecoming is here, a breath of fresh air for most colleges as alumni and current students gather to celebrate their school. For the MSU football team, it’s a chance to pull the emergency brakes on a season which started out with promise, but now finds itself in freefall after starting conference play 0-2. That chance comes against the University of South Dakota, who sit at 2-4 overall as well as 0-2 in conference play. The Coyotes are a team built to run. On the season, they average about 200 rushing yards per game. Sophomore running back Trevor Bouma leads the way with 426

yards and three touchdowns on the year. Sophomore quarterback Ryan Saeger can also run it with 195 yards and a team-leading four rushing touchdowns. Through the air, Saeger has a completion percentage of just over 50 percent, completing 48 of 88 passes attempted for 632 yards and two touchdowns, though his longest pass has only gone for 37 yards. In the receiving corps, junior Eric Shufford Jr. leads the team with 22 catches for 221 yards and two touchdowns. Redshirt freshman Brandt Van Roekel has the only other one. Defensively, the Coyotes are not the staunchest opponent the Bears have had to face, giving up over 400 yards per game. They’ve been outscored 195-128, with 10 scores coming through the air and 15 from a rushing attack. Leading the defense is sophomore defensive back Tyson Graham Jr. with 49 total tackles and an interception, one of five that USD has on the year. They’ve only managed one sack from junior defensive lineman Drew Iddings, but have 26 total tackles for loss. USD has also had some turnover issues, with nine

fumbles on the year, but they’ve only lost four of them. Their quarterbacks have also thrown five interceptions, three of which came from Saeger. With the Bears’ turnover-causing defense, I see those totals increasing after Saturday. The Bears find themselves at the precipice staring down. After starting off the season with a record crowd win and rankings, MSU has stumbled into the tough Missouri Valley Football Conference with a record of 0-2. For a team that had playoff hopes early in the season, that is unacceptable. Yes, both FCS losses have been against ranked teams, but to prove you can be the best, you have to beat the best. MSU should take care of USD. They are a better team than the Coyotes and should come away with the win on Saturday. If they do fall, they will have lost more than a game. The schedule doesn’t get any easier with all ranked teams after USD. If MSU loses here, it could mean the definite end to any playoff hopes and head coach Terry Allen’s seat might find itself a little bit hotter. It all goes down this Saturday at 2 p.m. for the Bears. This is a should-win, and a must-win.

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Fall weather means time for brewing and drinking cider. Nic Deckard has an easy and affordable recipe you can use to brew your own, found on page 11.

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Have a little cider with your fall season ence when everything’s all said and done.

Nic Deckard Photo editor Make your own hard cider on a budget

So fall is here and we all know what one of the best boozy drinks to enjoy during the fall is: hard apple cider. It’s classic, it’s delicious, it’s alcohol. What more could you ask for? Now, you could go out and buy your own cider, but that’s super boring. Here you’ll find a fool-proof, cheap way to make your own. You’ll only need a few things: A big bottle of apple juice A #6 rubber stopper, drilled An S-shaped airlock Brewer’s yeast Sugar (optional)

When you’re buying apple juice, check the label to make sure that there are no chemical preservatives in it because that will kill your yeast and ruin your day. I recommend Musselmans for your juice but it won’t make a huge differ-

have more alcohol. 4. Firmly press your stopper and airlock the juice bottle You can get an airlock and a rubber stopper off of Ama- to seal it off. zon.com for really cheap. Both of these should only be 5. Wait one to two weeks (or until the yeast stops) about a dollar. You might be able to get your yeast from a 6. Enjoy. local grocery store but again I recommend the Internet because it’ll save you a trip and will probably be cheaper — It really is that simple, but I can elaborate a little bit. It especially if you have Amazon Prime (if you don’t you takes about a week or so for the yeast to work its magic on could always get Amazon Student free for six months). the juice (more or less time depending on the volume of juice). You’ll want to store the brew somewhere out of direct As far as yeast goes, I use Lalvin V1116 but Red Star sunlight where it is relatively cool (like a closet). Generally Pasteur Champagne yeast is a bit cheaper and will work just speaking, after a week the yeast will have done most of its fine. job. You can drink it after a week, but I don’t recommend it. The longer you wait to drink it the better it will taste but hey, Before you even open up your juice make sure that your if all you want is cheap booze then go for it. airlock and rubber stopper are clean and sanitized. The easiest way to do this is rinse them off in the sink then nuke Also, keep in the mind that this process is not how most them in the microwave for 2-3 seconds. The microwave will homebrewers (or I for that matter) make wines and ciders. zap all those nasty bacteria to kingdom come, promise. Making the good stuff takes a bit more of an investment and a lot more equipment. This method is the cheapest and easNow that you’ve gathered all your materials, it’s time to iest and it shouldn’t be expected to make some high-end get brewing. We’re now well on our way to being brew- alcohol. If you are really interested in homebrewing your masters. . . sort of. . . not really. own wine and cider then go check out the Home Brewery in Ozark. They have all the necessities, a friendly staff, and 1. Fill your airlock up to the little line in the center and will help you find everything you need to get started. In the press it into your rubber stopper. mean time, this little recipe should prove to be a fun exper2. Crack open the apple juice and pour in your yeast. iment at the least and produce some decent hard cider at the 3. Add some sugar (optional) More sugar means it will most. Enjoy responsibly and happy brewing!

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One year ago 2013 homecoming king and queen, Nii Kpakpo Abrahams and Allyson Liefer will pass on the tradition Oct. 18

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Homecoming candidates After making it through a selective interview process, 10 students were chosen to represent all things MSU Compiled by Callie Dunaway The Standard @Callie_Dunaway

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Homecoming candidates and royalty chair, Francis Ahrens.

Slayton Boone Theta Chi 18 | October 2014 | Homecoming

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Senior | Socio-political communication Theta Chi, Student Government Association, Service Learning Program, Emerging Leaders and Phi Sigma Upsilon

Why do you want to be homecoming king?

Four years ago, I left my hometown in southeast Missouri that has a little over 1,000 people. Throughout my freshman year, I had upperclassmen and mentors help me along the way. They helped me find my home at Missouri State. I see hundreds of freshmenwho have not found their home at Missouri State. As homecoming king, I want to help those freshmen find their home, because everybody has home at Missouri State.

What is your favorite thing about Missouri State?

My favorite thing about Missouri State is the people. Regardless of the organization,background or ethnicity of the different students at Missouri State, at the end of the day, we’re all Bears and proud to attend this amazing university.

What advice would you give freshmen?

Things won’t always come easy. You will have good days, and you will have bad days. Give Missouri State a chance, and in return, Missouri State will give you a home and the best four years of your life.

What is a fun or interesting fact about yourself?

I graduated high school with 29 students — the biggest graduating class in 10 years.

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Zane Clark â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pi Kappa Phi the-standard.org

Senior | Public relations Pi Kappa Phi, SOAR Leader, Student Government Association, Gamma Pi Alpha and Phi Eta Sigma

Why do you want to be homecoming king?

I believe that the homecoming king is an honor that gives whoever receives the title the opportunity to have a larger voice and impact on the university. I love Missouri State and all the many opportunities it has afforded me. I would love to be homecoming king so that I can advocate for the advancement and continuation of our great university so that those who follow after me will enjoy an even greater experience than I have during my tenure here.

What is your favorite thing about Missouri State?

I am proud that Missouri State makes a personal and ethical investment in its students through emphasizing and teaching the importance of our Public Affairs Mission.

What advice would you give freshmen?

Take college and make it a time to focus on understanding yourself, who you want to be and what you want out of life. Once you figure that out, find a way to incorporate that in your daily life, personal and professional. You will achieve greater heights than you ever imagined.

What is a fun or interesting fact about yourself?

I have had eight majors at Missouri State (political science, economics, undeclared, general business, musical theater, entrepreneurship, socio-political communication and now public relations) and will still graduate on time thanks to great advising from the faculty at Missouri State.

Zane Clark Kent

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Paige Dimmitt Sigma Kappa 20 | October 2014 | Homecoming

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Why do you want to be homecoming queen?

I love Missouri State so much and it would be an honor to get to represent the university as homecoming queen. I enjoy getting to meet new people and this is the perfect opportunity to do that. Being queen would expose me to a whole new group of people that I have not yet gotten to meet. I would love to go out and get the community even more involved at the university by speaking at and going to community events. I am also hoping that if I am queen I will finally get to fulfill my dream of riding in the Missouri State helmet car before a game.

What is your favorite thing about Missouri State?

The people. When walking around campus people are always so friendly and willing to help you with anything. The students here truly love Missouri State. Not only are the students amazing, but the faculty and staff is as well. Professors are always willing to meet with their students and answer any questions. You can also find them outside of class supporting and promoting on-campus events and organizations. I love that, although Missouri State has a large student body, everyone is willing to go out of their way to make this campus feel like home.

PDimmy

What advice would you give freshmen?

My best piece of advice for an incoming student is to get involved. Getting involved is the best way to meet new people who have the same interest as you. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be afraid to put yourself out there and meet new people. Find something you are passionate about and enjoy. College is a great time to branch out and try new things. Always be willing to go on adventures. College is a once in a lifetime experience.

What is a fun or interesting fact about yourself?

The nickname DJ P Dimmy actually came from a DJ competition I competed in downtown Springfield last month. Growing up I always dreamed of being a DJ or rapper even though I had no idea how. I grew up on a family farm with hog and cattle and know how to weld.

Senior | Elementary and middle school education Sigma Kappa, FOCUS Campus Ministries, SOAR Leader, Student MSTA, Order of Omega and Phi Kappa Phi

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Michael Gulley Pi Kappa Alpha

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Why do you want to be homecoming king?

I would like to be homecoming king because I feel I am a good representation of the university. I am very passionate about Missouri State, and I would like to convey the satisfaction I have achieved throughout my college career to other students.

What is your favorite thing about Missouri State?

I like the close-knit community at Missouri State. While there is a very diverse population at the university, you will always be able to find a group of friends you fit in with. I am always seeing people I know when I am in passing, and I just really love that.

What advice would you give freshmen?

Explore! The transition from high school to college can be very drastic. As a freshman, you have nothing but time to explore different career options and extracurricular activities. Take the time as a freshman to do these things and you will have a much more fulfilling college experience.

What is a fun or interesting fact about yourself?

I lived in 10 different houses prior to college all within a one-hour radius. Senior | Cell and molecular biology Pi Kappa Alpha, University Ambassadors, Order of Omega, Honors College and Phi Kappa Phi

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Kilongkilong – Alpha Delta Pi Senior | Exercise and movement science Multicultural Leadership Scholarship, Alpha Delta Pi, Phi Sigma Upsilon Graduate, Distinction of Public Affairs Graduate, Phi Eta Sigma Honors Fraternity, Peer Leader 2012, University Ambassador, Student Worker in Office of Admissions, Panhellenic Council and Order of Omega.

Why do you want to be homecoming queen?

My family has gone to Missouri State. My friends go to Missouri State. Everyone I consider important in my life is linked to Missouri State and I would be honored to represent all of them as the homecoming queen.

What is your favorite thing about Missouri State? I’m pretty passionate about Chick-fil-A in the PSU.

What advice would you give freshmen?

Don't slack off in your classes freshman year. However, it is equally important to enjoy yourself and meet new people because you’ll go crazy studying all the time.

What is a fun or interesting fact about yourself?

I am the only person in my entire family (extended included) that was born in America. This also means I am the only person in my entire family that can become president, and that is pretty powerful.

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Elizabeth Nixon –

Phi Sigma Pi

Who dat? Who dat? L-I-Z-Z-Y

Senior | Dietetics Phi Sigma Pi and Dance Marathon

Why do you want to be homecoming queen?

I love the idea of homecoming queen. The homecoming queen is a representative of Missouri State that gives back to the community. As a campus that promotes community service and public affairs, I would love to serve as a leader and representative of Missouri State.

What is your favorite thing about Missouri State?

“Follow your passion. Find your place.” My favorite thing about Missouri State is the level of campus involvement. Joining an organization is the best way to find your place on campus. With dozens of organizations from FSL to SAC to professional groups, we have a place for everyone and I love that.

What advice would you give freshman?

Get involved. College is all about self-discovery and pushing yourself to meet new people and try new things. I came to Missouri State knowing no one, and I regret not getting involved my first semester of college. I joined Phi Sigma Pi and Dance Marathon where I met the most amazing people and gained lifelong friends. Over the last three years each organization has taught me more about myself than I could ever have imagined.

What is a fun or interesting fact about yourself? I’m a Ravenclaw and I love to knit.

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Taylor Moody – Alpha Chi Omega

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Senior | Entertainment management Alpha Chi Omega, SOAR Leader, Entertainment Management Association, Student Government Association, Centennial Leaders and Emerging Leaders

Why do you want to be homecoming queen?

I would love to be homecoming queen because I would love the opportunity to do all I can to give back to the university that has given me so much. I have a great appreciation and love for Missouri State, and I would love nothing more than to represent the university as homecoming queen. To me, MSU has truly become my home away from home, and I can’t imagine my life without it. I’m so excited for homecoming week; let’s make this the best one yet. After all, there’s no place like homecoming, especially at Missouri State.

What is your favorite thing about Missouri State?

sion for helping students and for Missouri State. If I could stay at MSU forever I would, but I suppose I have to graduate.... eventually.

What advice would you give freshmen?

My advice to freshmen would be to enjoy everything about college, but remember to stay true to who you are no matter what. Also go to home games and meets — whether it be football, volleyball, basketball, swimming, field hockey, everything. MSU has some great sports teams, and there are games to go to all year round. The best way to keep school spirit flowing all year is to support the teams and show MSU pride.

What is a fun or interesting fact about your-

Everything! I am in love with everything about Missouri State self? I grew up on a farm, and my family grows potatoes for Lay’s University, and coming to MSU has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. I love how welcoming it is, and how much potato chips. So, you might’ve had a Moody potato in your lifeeveryone who is involved with the University shares a true pas- time.

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Dalton Reeves â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sigma Pi Senior | Acting and psychology National Residence Hall Honorary, University Coalition of Young Artists, Gamma Pi Alpha, Student Government Association, Residence Hall Association, Hall Council, Homecoming Committee and Tunnel of Oppression

Why do you want to be homecoming king?

I want to really make a difference on this campus, starting new traditions that will last for years and showing everyone that if you dream it, you can achieve it.

What is your favorite thing about Missouri State?

I love the small-campus feel with the huge-university life. Easy to transition and so easy to make friends that you see all over campus. Coming from a small town, I thought a huge university would be hard to adjust to, but because of the way Missouri State functions, I had no problem.

What advice would you give freshmen?

Never wait to get involved. It is much easier to find your new home on campus if you get involved as well as make friends. You will enjoy university life more if you find a place you belong.

What is a fun or interesting fact about yourself?

I was an extra in the Phillip Phillips music video "Gone Gone Gone" and I backpacked across Europe this summer, visiting 12 countries.

To be a king is a wish...

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Elizabeth Shannon Gamma Phi Beta Junior | Special education Gamma Phi Beta, Lutheran Student Center, Phi Eta Sigma, University Ambassadors, Panhellenic Counselor and Centennial Leaders Facilitator

Why do you want to be homecoming queen?

I want to be homecoming queen because it is an opportunity to step out of my comfort zone and meet so many people on campus. It would be an incredible honor to represent the university that has done so much for me.

What is your favorite thing about Missouri State?

I love that I can walk to class and see five people I know and still live on a campus that is "big" enough to have tons of opportunities to thrive as a student.

What advice would you give freshmen?

Don't wear the lanyards around your neck. Don't go to sleep too early. Be brave enough to get involved, meet new people and invest in those things. This is the only time in your whole life that you get to be here, so be here.

What is a fun or interesting fact about yourself? My first real job was working as an airbrush-tattoo artist at a fair.

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Clay Stacy Dance Marathon the-standard.org

Junior | Sociology Bear Breaks, Dance Marathon, Phi Alpha Delta and Sociology Club

Why do you want to be homecoming king?

Being on homecoming court is an incredible honor within itself. It speaks volumes to me that I was chosen to be on court with such amazing people. Being crowned homecoming king would mean the world to me because it would allow me to represent Missouri State University and give me the chance to show our campus just how much I am dedicated to making our community a better place for everyone. Service is a huge passion of mine. I plan on going into the Peace Corps right after I graduate and being crowned king would provide me more opportunity to follow my passion and learn more about myself as a leader along the way.

What is your favorite thing about Missouri State?

My favorite thing about Missouri State is not only the campus, especially behind the PSU during the spring time, but it’s our mission as a campus. Leadership, diversity and service has been something I cherish since I can remember. Ethical leadership, cultural competence and community engagement are three pillars that everyone should hold next to their heart.

What advice would you give freshmen?

“Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you” - Dr. Seuss. With that being said, never feel afraid to be yourself, express who you are and always let your light shine, because when someone’s day is dark, your light might be what sparks their own, and that is an amazing gift you give.

What is a fun or interesting fact about yourself? I’ve met Ke$ha three times and she follows me on Twitter.

iRoar for Clay Stacy

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