Western Courier| August 31st, 2018

Opinions: Are we fit to lead the free world?

Sports: Manu Ginobili announces retirement

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Friday, August 31, 2018 - Vol. 119 Issue 6

By Marc Ramirez news editor

Tuesday served as a kick off to Western Illinois University’s Multicultural Center ’s Welcome Back open house.

The MCC wanted to make it well known to all students that resources are available

within the building right off of Murray St.

Many students, especially freshman and transfers, don’t always understand the significance and importance of having this center on campus. The building houses three centers, the Gwendolyn Brooks Cultural Center, Casa

Dr. Hironimus-Wendt starts a new brown bag forum

By Leah Murphy courier staff

Wednesday, Sep. 5, will mark the first weekly meeting of an open forum, brownbag lunch. These brownbag lunches are organized by Western Sociology Professor Hironimus-Wendt, as a place where Western Illinois University students, faculty, staff and community members can discuss the numerous concerns of racism on Western’s campus and in Macomb.

These brownbag lunches are open to all students, faculty, staff and community residents.

The brownbag lunches will take place in the Brattain Lounge beginning around lunchtime.

Hironimus-Wendt believes location is important and took great care when selecting the location for weekly brownbag lunches. The University Union is not only a recognizable place for stu-

dents and faculty, but recognizable for those off-campus as well, such as farmers and rural-residents in Macomb.

The Brattain Lounge is located right inside the University Union making it easily recognizable and accessible to all.

“The Brattain Lounge is open and has no doors,” Hironimus-Wendt said. “It’s full of light. It’s a public commons where everyone is equal and there’s no head of the table. Everyone is equal in a public commons area. Everyone has a right to speak and everyone has a right to be heard.”

Hironimus-Wendt didn’t like the idea of holding the weekly brownbag lunches in a classroom.

“I don’t like the idea of rooms because they have doors and they have a system of formal organization,” HironimusWendt said.

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Latina Cultural Center and Women’s Center.

Aside from being the first building on campus to be built under green standards, including its grass roof, the venter is in a central point on campus providing the opportunity for students to grow their goals in educational,

social and cultural programs.

Each organization within the center stressed the importance of students knowing that they do not need to identify with any specific center to be apart or participate in each program that’s offered.

“The Multicultural Center is also used as a safe space,”

President of the African Student Association Ramat Dada said. “We like to spread our culture on campus and within the Macomb community.”

The MCC also serves as a space and resource for students.

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men WANTED to paint one nail

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By Steven Barnum assistant news editor

On Sept. 20 and 21 in the University Union Concourse, ‘Polished Man’ will be raising awareness of the sexual violence committed against children.

The group encourages men to paint one of their fingernails in order to show respect to the one in every five children that are a victim.

According to polishedman. com, men commit close to 90 percent of acts of sexual violence against children, though the group is not focused on placing blame. In-

stead, they are looking to convince the men who do not commit violence to speak out against those who do.

The symbolism behind painting a fingernail began after an eight year old girl, Thea, was rescued from a sexually violent orphanage.

Thea was saved by Elliot Costello, the CEO and CoFounder of YGAP, a non-forprofit group that focuses on eliminating poverty. Thea painted Costello’s fingernails blue, and from that day on, he decided to paint one of his nails each day to honor her.

Polished Group seeks to completely end violence

against children, which is clear because 100 percent of the funds received from the group are used to combat trauma suffered by victims of violence.

Those who cannot attend the event can still participate by painting a fingernail and by using the hashtag #polishedman.

The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is organized by Western Illinois University’s Student Development Office (SDO) interpersonal violence awareness and prevention program.

Contact SDO at (309) 2981884 or visit wiu.edu/sdo for more information.

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“I don’t like formal organization.

They define the issue instead of letting it be defined.”

Hironimus-Wendt’s brownbag lunches are a place for everyone to come talk about and address the racism on campus and in the surrounding area. It’s important that everyone at these brownbag lunches feels they have the right to speak and be listened to because racism happens everyone on campus and that it must be addressed.

Hironimus-Wendt believes it’s time to start calling racism.

One of Hironimus-Wendt’s goals with these brownbag lunches is to help educate people on why the problem is a problem and help others see why they need to change their ways.

Hironimus-Wendt shared some of the racist comments that have been brought to his attention. They are listed below: “You’ve done well

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The center has things like a multipurpose room, library and resource room, computer lab and each center has a lounge to relax in.

Jumique Philips, Vice President of the Black Students Association, goes on to explain that each center in the MCC hosts events on campus that each and every student should try to get out too.

“We just really hope to have more students come out because the center isn’t utilized to its full potential,” Philips said. “It’s a great quiet spot to do homework and study without people

to pull yourself up by your bootstraps.

“When black leadership leaves, Western will be a better place.

“We need more white Christian males and rural students at Western.

“Chicagoland suburban white students are too black-friendly.”

“There are too many black welfare students at Western.”

Hironimus-Wendt made it clear that the problem isn’t who said these statements; the problem is the fact that these statements are a common experience. The time to call out racism on campus and in our community is now and it begins with the weekly brownbag lunches. According to Hironimus-Wendt, there is a lot out there that is festering, and he intends to bring it to the surface.

“You can’t make change unless you address it openly and honestly. I’m hoping this can be a forum for people to come break bread together and address racism not only on our campus, but in our community.” coming in to bother you.”

Each center also throws events to bring awareness to the culture and show students background on each organization. The Women’s Center hosts’ events like the Vagina Monologues and an event called Take Back the Night. The Gwendolyn Brooks Cultural Center puts on events like the Taste of Africa and the Black Students Summit. The Casa Latina Cultural center puts on events such as Define American and Dia de los Muertos.

The purpose of each event is to spread awareness and support for each of your peers and the community surrounding us here in Macomb.

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•On Aug 17 at 12:10 a.m. a student in Thompson Hall was judicially referred for cannabis possession.

•On Aug. 18 at 11:51 p.m.

OPS and the Macomb Fire Department responded to a fire alarm in Bayliss Hall. No smoke or fire was found and no injuries were reported.

•On Aug. 19 at 3:09 a.m. nonstudent Jacob Nesbitt, 20, of Canton, IL, was issued a notice to appear in court Oct. 2 for a Macomb City ordinance violation of consumption of alcohol by a minor in Q-Lot. •On Aug. 19 at 7:19 p.m. a student in Lincoln Hall was judicially referred for suspicion of cannabis and alcohol possession.

•On Aug. 20 at 9:08 a.m. a University employee reported the theft of a laptop and tablet, total valued at $1,300, from a Browne Hall office. The items were later found in another area of the building. The incident is under investigation.

•On Aug. 20 at 11:25 a.m. a University employee reported the theft of a cable, valued at $4, from an office in Sherman Hall. The incident is under investigation.

•On Aug. 20 at 1:13 p.m. a student in Henninger Hall reported the theft of his wallet and its contents from a bathroom in Henninger. The incident is under investigation.

•On Aug. 23 at 1 a.m. Rebecca Suggs, 21, of Macomb, was arrested at the intersection of Pierce and Avery streets for driving under the influence of alcohol and disobeying a stop sign. She was transported to the McDonough County Jail at 2:06 a.m. where she was lodged pending bond.

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•On Aug. 23 at 10:46 p.m. one student in Q-Lot was judicially referred for alcohol.

•On Aug. 24 at 6:06 a.m.

OPS and the Macomb Fire Department responded to a fire alarm in Henninger Hall.

No smoke or fire were found and no injuries were reported.

•On Aug. 24 at 5:32 p.m. three students in were judicially referred for suspicion of cannabis at Wetzel Park.

•On Aug. 24 at 10:28 p.m.

Michael Muhammed, 19, of 414 Henninger Hall, was arrested at Wetzel Park on a McDonough County warrant for failure to appear. He was transported to the McDonough County Jail at 10:33 p.m. where he was lodged pending bond. One student was judicially referred for possession of cannabis.

•On Aug. 25 at 12:39 a.m.

Kyla Turner, 19, of 403 Bayliss Hall, received a notice to appear Oct. 2 for a Macomb city ordinance violation for illegal possession of alcohol by a minor at Adams and" Western streets.

•On Aug. 25 at 10:13 p.m.

Aliza Zims, 19, of 804 Olson Hall, received a notice to appear Oct. 2 for a state ordinance violation for possession of a false ID at Charles and Pierce streets.

•On Aug. 25 at 10:17 p.m.

Tyshun London, 20, of 417 Corbin Hall, was arrested in the 500 block of West Adams Street for driving while license suspended and possession of cannabis 10-30 grams. He was transported to the McDonough County Jail at 10:56 p.m. where he was lodged pending bond.

•On Aug. 26 at 12:23 a.m.

Edward Bates, 18, of 217

Corbin Hall, received a notice to appear Oct. 2 for a Macomb city ordinance violation for illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor at Charles and Adams streets.

•On Aug. 26 at 2:12 a.m.

Ariana Johnson, 18, of 933 Tanner Hall, was arrested in Bayliss Hall, for criminal trespass to property and criminal damage under $300. She was transported to the McDonough County Jail at 2:13 a.m. where she was lodged pending bond.

One student was judicially referred for behavior.

•On Aug. 26 at 3:02 a.m. nonstudent Garrett Grice, 21, of East Galesburg, received a notice to appear Oct. 2 for a Macomb city ordinance violation for for open alcohol in a vehicle.

•On Aug. 26 at 4:28 a.m. nonstudent Justin Crawford, 21, of Chicago, was arrested in Thompson Hall on three McDonough County warrants for failure to appear and criminal trespass to property. He was transported to the McDonough County Jail at 4:31 a.m. where he was lodged pending bond.

•On Aug. 26 at 8:57 p.m. nonstudent Quintaya Poole, 18, of Chicago, was arrested in Bayliss Hall for domestic battery. She was transported to the McDonough County Jail at 9:03 p.m. where she was lodged pending bond.

•On Aug. 28 at 10:19 a.m.

OPS and the Macomb Fire Department responded to a fire alarm in Thompson Hall. The alarm was activated by workers using a saw. No smoke or fire was found and no injuries were reported.

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Who should lead the free world?

Since the inauguration of the new president, the United States has all but abandoned its unofficial position as the leader of the free world.

The United States international foreign policy of being the world's police force has come to an end. Some might share glee at this while others horror, whether this is aligned with your political views or not is irrelevant to the overall fallout from this change in international policy. Where once the world looked up to the United States as a child looks up to their parent for guidance, now the world finds a closed door.

To understand how the United States became the leader of the free world, we must look at history. It was the end of WWII and all Europe laid in

ruin. The United States was the only surviving military and economic super power remaining. The Soviet Union, the second largest military and economy was devastated by the war on her eastern front, Japan had been all but wiped out by the United States, China was still trying to find itself after its brutal Japanese occupation, France was rearing from its German occupation, Britain was recovering from the air raids that left a great part of it in distraught. No other country in the known world was up for the challenge of putting everything back together, of guiding the planet from the depths of war and destruction to hope and prosperity. So, from the ashes of war rose a new leader, the United

States of America became the bearer of the world because she had too.

As the world looked on in horror as the calamity of war hung over her shoulder like a dark cloud, the idea of the U.S. just moving in and taking the broken world under its rule was expected. Yet, it did not happen. Instead of totalitarian rule, the United States of America concentrated on rebuilding the fallen governments and promoted not only democracy but also prosperity. Billions of American dollars went into the reconstruction of Europe. That is why the entire world looked up to the United States; this is one of the countless reasons why the United States is such a great country, because we as a people do not look the other way when tyranny rises or when war erupts between our allies. We do not avoid trouble, when it comes knocking we do not run or hide we take a stand and face down all evil.

We as a country know our moral responsibility is to take care of the rest of the world.

We Americans are not followers; we are not sheep who fear the wolf, we are leaders.

We are the shepherds and the rest of the world is our herd and we have and must continue to protect them from the wolves of the world. We do this because we know that we are the defenders of liberty, prosperity and peace.

Some would argue that it is not our responsibility to police the world; I would argue that if it were not us then who? And if not now then when? If it is true, what antagonists of this opinion say, that the cause of civil and financial woes of our great country is because of our constant overseeing of international relations, then I would remind those with that contrary opinion; of the history. Since the middle of the 20th century the United States has been the leader of the free world and we grew

rich and powerful because of it. We as a country have amassed wealth and power to rival any other society in human history, for even the Roman Empire shrinks in comparison.

All of Europe is our ally, all Latin America wishes to be like the United States. Those who would dare call themselves our rivals do so in the shadows, and turn to cybernetic stratagem to attack us, because they know how powerful we are, and they could never hope to match us in traditional warfare. So, the question must arise? Why do we now hide? When the world is on the brink of tearing itself apart, the United States of America that has for decades been the glue, is now the chopping block.

Protectionism is cowardice and may we as people come together in solidarity to proclaim that only the United States of America can lead the world, that only democracy can save humanity.

Take college at your own pace A lot of people are in a rush to get out of college, they do their four years, and get out as soon as humanly possible.

They try to do their general education classes as fast as they can, and then get to their core classes so they can graduate in a timely manner. The first two years are generally about taking general education classes, sometimes you start your major classes, but for the most part you just do the basic science, math, English and all the other general classes we are all required to take. Once you’re done with that, you’re able to move

onto your core major classes.

High school is also like college because you generally tend to stay in high school or college for four years. Of course, there are people who graduate early and there’s people who graduate late, and there’s nothing wrong with that.

At the end of the day what matters is that you get your diploma and get your foot in the door for opportunities outside of the classroom setting. Whether it takes two years to graduate and get your bachelors or takes 10 years, it does not matter as

long as you get that degree.

Sometimes people can feel embarrassed for having to stay an extra semester or two.

They think that it can be the end of the world and that it’s a waste of money and time, I am one of those people.

I have to stay an extra semester for one class that I could’ve probably taken earlier. I was very upset about it, but now looking at it this is something that is not the end of the world. It’s not a race to get a degree it does not make you less of a person for having to stay an extra semester, or year, or two years. At the end of the day it is still the same piece of paper the time in which you receive that paper does not matter. People have a whole life ahead of them so there’s no rush to earning their de-

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gree. It can actually be beneficial for staying longer because you can start saving money if you’re trying to move into an apartment after graduation, trying to move out of state or trying to go to grad school.

Sometimes when you’re in a rush, things don’t work out in your favor and you will try to rush through the process of adulting, so taking that extra semester to breathe and finish the degree can actually be very beneficial. Yes, the timing may not be perfect, but life is not perfect. You are faced with challenges everyday and how you overcome them is what makes you an intelligent person, staying an extra semester does not make you any lesser than those who graduate on time.

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We have just recently learned that not only does Betsy DeVos know nothing about the education system, she also knows nothing about being a decent human being in general.

In recent news, New York Times has reported that DeVos is proposing federal changes on campus sexual assault and sexual misconduct cases, that in the long run would go against the victim. How in light of the recent #MeToo movement and all of the positive steps that have been happening in recent months to help sexual assault victims do we enact a policy that hurts some of the most vulnerable victims?

College campuses have been one of the epicenters of this movement as we’ve seen so many universities cover up or not listen to sexual misconduct allegations. Now that we’re starting to move into the right direction we have this.

Included in these changes are an updated definition of sexual assault for colleges.

The old definition stated that sexual harassment was “un-

long as they’re able to deal with in a lecture hall it’s not harassment? They have to be skipping class out of fear for the school to consider there may be a problem? That’s not right.

The institutions themselves also got a break. The new policies require that the institution had to have good knowledge of the incident to be held legally responsible if there is an issue or if the school didn’t handle the situation appropriately. It also has to be known by an authority figure who can enforce penalties and consequences. The icing on the cake is that the new policies only require schools to investigate if the incident happens on the school’s property (dorm, dining hall, classroom, etc.). Which leaves all the incidents that happen off campus but still could affect the students up to the local authorities who have no ability to change or fix a victim’s schedule.

All of these policies counteract what college students and advocates have been trying to do to get basic protections for sexual misconduct victims and allow them to pursue their right to an education.

My view of DeVos has gone down even further, and I didn’t think that was possible. We need a new Secretary of Education, fast.

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DeVos redefines sexual assault welcome conduct of a sexual nature.” That is a concise definition for an issue that could look like a variety of things.

The new definition does not take the same path. The new definition was narrowed down to “unwelcome conduct on the basis of sex that is so severe, pervasive and objectively offensive that it denies a person access to the school’s education program or activity.”

First off, why does sexual harassment have to get “severe” before we do something? Sexual harassment isn’t something that’s good or okay in small doses as long as you don’t go overkill, it’s just wrong. Same issue with “pervasive” and “objectively offensive.” Based on that definition, as long as it’s only towards one person and may not be seen as bad to any reasonable person it’s okay.

That does not make sense and should not be a policy on any college campus. Just that one sentence. The second part that it has to “deny a person access to education or activity” could be interpreted in a couple ways. As

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Patenaude currently leads the Leathernecks with a eight service aces this season.

The Leathernecks are scheduled to play against Bradley University on Friday at 6 p.m.

Bradley University currently has a 2-1 record, putting them just ahead of Western coming into Friday’s matchup.

The Leathernecks are playing BU on their home turf, which means that the Purple and Gold have to come out strong early in the match in order to overcome any Bradley home-court advantages.

Following their matchup

against Bradley University, the Leathernecks are scheduled to face off against George Washington University on Saturday 1 p.m. The Colonials currently have a 0-2 record, meaning that the Leathernecks will have a slight advantage coming into Saturday afternoon’s matchup.

For the third and final match of the Bradley University Tournament, the Leathernecks will play the University of Toledo at 5 p.m. The Toledo Rockets are currently 0-3 this season so far, putting them behind the Leathernecks who stand at 1-2 for their overall record.

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women’s volleyball team looks to improve upon their record during this upcoming tournament. The Leathernecks have been working hard on maintaining their energy on the court as well as fixing mistakes from their previous games, making this upcoming weekend an opportunity to display the results of their work.

The Purple and Gold strive to perform well during the Bradley University Tournament. They plan to make strides towards earning a positive overall record as well as improving their gameplay in preparation for their quickly approaching conference matches. twitter: beccalangysxo

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That’s Western’s current issue.

Four of those players graduated, and the remaining player, Whalen hasn’t seen the field yet this season. No one is scoring goals. To make things worse, the Leathernecks’ only goal this season came from Brown, who is most likely suspended at least one-game.

Western scored five goals in three games this preseason.

Three of them came from Kozar, one from Kirdorf and the other from Brown. Four of those goals came from defenders, and the other a freshman.

It’s great to score goals, but this team can’t rely on their defense to create offense. It leaves the team exposed and prone to counter attacks.

Brown on the other hand, has one of the best work ethics on the team. Nothing against Kirdorf and Kozar, because they are absolute work horses as well, but this young talent could be Western’s next break out star. The only reason he was shown a red against Milwaukee was because he goes into every single tackle hard and never gives up on a play. Coach Johnson has a very promising forward on his hands if he can use him correctly and get him scoring more goals.

This team knows its flaws, and they know what they need to improve on. It’s just whether or not they can get their act together and start winning.

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Friday, August 31, 2018

With the retirement of one of the most fantastic NBA players of all time, one of the NBA’s most prestigious organizations leaves fans asking who will continue their legacy.

San Antonio Spurs legend Manu Ginobili announced his retirement earlier this week, meaning that the last of the Spurs most notable stars who was part of the 2014 title run, are gone and leaves doubt in the air about who will continue the Spurs attitude.

This attitude, or lack thereof, started over 20 years ago in 1996, when the Spurs hired Golden State assistant coach Greg Popovich. He immediately started rebranding the Spurs to what we now know as icy cold, silent but amazingly competitive. One of the first steps in this process was trading hot-shot loud mouth Dennis Rodman and what we now know was not a healthy relationship according to Rodman.

“He hated my guts because I wasn’t a Bible guy. They looked at me like I was the devil.”

Rodman said.

Well after he left San Antonio he helped the Bulls to a second three-peat with Chicago Bulls.

Popovich has a certain attitude. You may call it cold, short and grumpy, but what I like to call business like. He has a one-track mind; find a way to win. Everything else is simply a side-show he would rather ignore because they don’t help

the team win. That attitude has led the man to five championships, and a near 70 percent win record. With three coach of the year awards and only one losing season, he has earned himself into the hall of fame, and in the discussion for best coach in NBA history behind Phil Jackson.

However, it was the players that embodied the environment Popovich required and it changed the Spurs forever.

Popovich’s first draft pick was none other than Tim Duncan in 1997 and they never looked back. In Duncan’s second year he averaged a double-double with 21.7 points per game and 11.4 rebounds per game and an astounding 2.5 blocks. Not to mention him and coach Popovich won the NBA finals and Duncan won the NBA finals MVP in the 1998-1999 season.

What made Duncan so different from other NBA rookies, especially the ones we see today, is his attitude. Quiet, kept to himself and almost never trash talked. He was unbelievably respectful and one of the most diligent players to be in the NBA. Even his most famous quote showcases that attitude.

“Good, better, best. Never let it rest, until your good is better and your better is best.”

Duncan said.

This was the attitude Pop demanded from his players.

Popovich continued to confidently run the Spurs with a quiet and determined demeanor with

players that mirrored that behavior, but with just a more willingness to talk to the press when asked. In the 2001 draft, the Spurs selected PG Tony Parker.

In the following year they drafted guard Manu Ginobili, and thus the big three was born. Before Kevin Garnett, Rajon Rondo and Paul Pierce with the Celtics, Chris Bosh, Dwayne Wade and Lebron James with the Heat, the first dominant big three showed up in San Antonio.

They did not talk like any of those other groups of players I mentioned, they didn’t create feuds, or locker room attractions, or any distractions from the action on the court. And this scheme worked too. In their first five years they won three championships, and Duncan brought in two MVP awards all without causing issues with their attitudes or big mouths. Popovich continued to be harsh to the press and the players continued to have un-broken focus on the ultimate goal of winning night in and night out.

As the Spurs big three started to age a young new-comer came along and light up the court. In 2011, Kawhi Leonard came in and continued to follow along with the no nonsense, quiet demeanor with no distraction.

They then won another championship in 2014 defeatin James, Wade and Bosh with a big three that started their dynasty by flapping their mouths claiming they would win up to eight championships.

The Spurs organization has been presented as an ice cold, emotionless well-oiled machine.

We could claim that this type of organization is common and that many teams attempt to quiet their star players from making

noise in the sports pages with outrages claims or creating on court feuds. However, in recent events we can now understand that Popovich has created an environment where you either fall in line or leave.

Meanwhile superstar Leonard created a side show last year in the NBA and left doubt about the relationship with the Spurs organization. With an apparent injury, he did not play the majority of the season despite team doctors opinion. His inner circle and his personal doctors would not communicate with the Spurs organization and caused a side show about the relationship with Leonard and the team.

We found out that he had no interest playing in San Antonio and wanted to be traded, but his actions led to a certain departure with the Spurs and harsh comments from teammates and Popovich alike. His pre-Madonna attitude and off-court sideshow earned him a ticket to Portland for a Demar Derozan blockbuster trade.

Now as the first big three are now gone and Leonard leaving the Spurs for unknown reasons, the remaining players that must replicate Popovich’s cold, deadly, prolific recipe and compete in the western conference with the star-studded Warriors, and James and the Lakers.

The candidates are LaMarcus Aldridge, Dejounte Murray and of course Derozan. Before San Antonio Aldridge was a hot-blooded young talent in Portland tearing it up. He cooled off almost immediately in San Antonio in both production and attitude. Last year’s numbers were similar to those in Portland and earned him a trip to the allstar game, and led his team to a

playoff spot, but an early exit in the first round.

Will he be able to bring back a star center talent and fill Tim Duncan’s shoes? Maybe. He leaves us doubts like his playoff performance in 2016 where he earned a temporary nickname of LaMarcus “Smalldridge.” His play needs to be more consistent, but most importantly he needs to be the man come playoff time.

Murray, being his only second year, will look to fall into the blueprint Pop gives him, which means another silent, fundamental player who will turn into a star sooner than later.

Derozan has the talent, obviously, but will he fall in line?

If not Derozan will probably be turned for draft assests, but I believe Popovich will show him the golden brick road to the finals. Getting past the Warriors with a starting five consisting of Murray, Derozan, Rudy Gay, Pau Gasol and Aldridge. It may seem impossible, but I would not put anything out of reach for Popovich.

Popovich constantly brings the best out of his roster, and this year will not be any different. Eyeing a return to the playoffs and a shot at playing the Warriors in the playoffs will show the world how amazing Popovich truly is. Starting out by creating an environment of cold, quiet, and only focused on winning the Larry O’Brian trophy, and having a coaching style of fundamental, basic, perfect basketball.

Popovich will prove to the world that despite losing four hall of fame athletes his coaching will instill a winning culture that nobody else can replicate.

Steve McShane and Max Norris return exploding defenses on the ground.

Isaiah LeSure will enter his senior year as the No. 1 receiving option for McGuire. Drew Wagner is the only returning starter on the offensive line after the other four starters all graduated last year.

On the defensive side of the ball, the Leathernecks lost their leading tackler Brett Taylor, but no need to worry because senior Linebacker Quintin Moon will take his spot as the leader of the defense. Senior Khalen Saunders had a fantastic year last season and looks to add to that as he leads the way this season. Returning senior starters Xavier Rowe and Justin Fitzpatrick round out the backside of the defense.

After week one, the Leathernecks travel to Champaign, Ill. to play the Fighting Illini. This will be a big game for Western, as they go

into the game looking to upset a Big Ten team.

In week three they host their first home game against the Grizzles of Montana to end their non-conference schedule.

After a tough three games, Western has a bye week then they will start the Missouri Valley Conference.

They open up with the Youngstown State Penguins.

They were in the National Championship two years ago but are coming off of a 6-5 season last year. They are led by former Nebraska head coach Bo Pelini, who is from Youngstown and in his third year as head coach. Their AD is former Ohio State head coach, Jim Tressel.

In the fifth game of the season, the Leathernecks travel to play their rival the Red Birds of Illinois State.

It doesn’t get any easier after that as they will host the defending National Champs, North Dakota State Bison.

Last year Western played tough but came up short and will look to finally beat the Bison.

Then they go right back on the road to play a very young Missouri State Bears team. After a rough start and a long rain delay, Western had no trouble beating them last year.

Then they will play Northern Iowa in Macomb. Last year's meeting was very exciting as the Leathernecks pulled off the win by scoring a touchdown with only 10 seconds left.

They will then travel to Carbondale, Ill. to play the Salukis of Southern Illinois and will look to repeat what they did last year beating them easily with a 27-14 win.

They will go back on the road after that and face their former head coach, Bob Nielson.

In last year’s game Western found themselves down 31-6

early in the second half and came all the way back to pull within five just to lose on a controversial play.

Western will end the regular season on Senior Day against Indiana State Sycamores, and will try to shut them out for the second year in a row after lasts years 45-0 beat down.

Western plays in the best Conference in the FCS, but that did not stop them last year after an 8-3 regular season. They will try to be in the playoffs, like they once did when they had back-to-back wins from 19961998, making that the second time in the school’s history.

It will be the first time since they’ve joined FCS that they would make the playoffs in consecutive years. But the Leathernecks don’t care about just making the playoffs. They care about winning the National Championship for the first time in school history.

Spurs move on without Ginobli

Leatherneck football is back

By Christopher Bean courier staff

It’s the end of August and that means fall is right around the corner. MLB playoffs are a month away, and most importantly Leatherneck football is here.

The Leathernecks are coming off an 8-4 season. Their season ended with a 21-19 loss at Weber State in the first round of the playoffs. Former head coach Charlie Fisher, left Western in the off-season to become the wide receiver's coach at Arizona State under Herm Edwards. That led to the Leathernecks promoting offensive coordinator, Jared Elliot to become the 35th head coach in Western’s history.

There will also return a lot of key players on both sides of the ball. On offense, captain Sean McGuire enters his senior year and third year as a starter. The one-two punch of

Necks hit the road for second series

By Becca Langys photo editor

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Melanie Patenaude serves for the Leathernecks.

PEORIA, Ill. — The Western Illinois University women’s volleyball team will travel to Peoria, Ill. this upcoming weekend to participate in the Bradley University Tournament. The tournament will consist of three games over the course of the weekend, played against Bradley University, George Washington University and The University of Toledo.

The Leathernecks are looking to improve upon their previous weekend of play, striving to achieve a positive record during this upcoming weekend. Going into the weekend with a 1-2 overall record, it is possible for the Purple and Gold to come out of this weekend with an overall positive record.

Currently leading the Leathernecks defensively, senior outside-hitter Melanie Patenaude leads the team in kills, earning 38 kills for the Leathernecks so far, averaging 3.17 kills per set. Following Patenaude, sophomore outside-hitter Emma Norris has

earned a total of 26 kills for Western, averaging 2.36 kills per set. Senior right-side-hitter Shiah Sanders comes in closely behind Norris with 23 kills this season, averaging 1.92 kills per set. Senior setter Jaime Johnson currently leads the Leathernecks in assists, having earned 82 assists so far this season. Following Johnson is sophomore setter Cassie Hunt who has earned 32 assists.

Defensively, the Leathernecks are being led by junior libero Claire Grove who has earned 48 digs this season so far. Johnson follows closely behind Grove with a total of 32 digs. Patenaude has also shined defensively this season, coming in with 22 digs for the Leathernecks. At the net, redshirt-sophomore hitter Mackenzie Steckler and juniorhitter Riley Schumacher both lead the Leathernecks with 15 blocks so far this season.

Closely following Steckler and Schumacher is Sanders with a total of 11 blocks.

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Soccer seeks first win of season

By Bradley Piros

assistant sports editor MACOMB, Ill. — The Western Illinois men’s soccer team gets back to business this weekend as they play two games in three days. They’ll kick things off this afternoon against the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Phoenix and wrap things up against Bowling Green State University.

The Leathernecks currently sit at 0-1-1 after tying Oakland University and losing 4-0 to Milwaukee last Sunday in their home opener. It was a tough loss for both head coach Eric Johnson and his team of course.

That game included a free kick goal, a penalty kick, a mistake in the defense, and a scary red card. It was an all-around poor performance by Western, and they’ll look to do better this weekend.

It’s a tough pill to swallow for the Leathernecks, but they are looking to bounce back today and Sunday as they continue their four-game home stand.

UWGB come into this game 1-0-1, beating Northern Illinois University 3-2, and haven’t played since Monday. BGSU however are 0-2 on the season

and play tonight as well.

Coach Johnson has sent out the exact same lineup for this season’s opening two games but will most likely be tweaking it to try and get his side’s first win. Freshman forward, Xavier Brown was shown a straight red card last game against Milwaukee after a very hard tackle and should be suspended one match.

It’s no secret that this team is lacking offense. The back line is fine, with captains Jamison Kozar and Paul Kirdorf holding down the fort. With Alejandro and Fernando Pacheco gone, and with senior Drew Whalen currently not playing, this team is struggling to generate offense.

Along with the Pacheco brothers, Western lost Armel Kouasi and Ben Fiddes last year, who could also score goals. Let’s put it this way; Western only scored 20 goals last year, Fernando scored seven, while his brother recorded one. Kouasi and Fiddes each tallied one as well, and Fiddes was a defender.

Drew Whalen led the team with eight goals last season.

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Drew Whalen chases an opponent on defense.

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