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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2016
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Kirksville presents State of City By Zackary Irvin Staff Writer
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A priest and servers kneel before the tabernacle during a Latin Mass at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Novinger, Missouri.
Latin Mass comes to NEMO By Emily Merkle/Staff Writer
he Latin Mass Society of Northeast Missouri, in conjunction with the Truman State Catholic Newman Center, is bringing the traditional Latin Mass to Novinger, Missouri, during the next five months.
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Submitted photo Top: Students from the Truman State Catholic Newman Center pray during mass. Left: Light shines through a stained glass window at the church of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Novinger, Missouri. Above: Traditional Latin Masses are offered in Novinger during the next few months. The next Latin Mass will take place Feb. 28.
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With the new year well underway, the Kirksville City Council presented its annual State of the City Address Jan. 31. Each city department discussed its biggest accomplishments from 2015 and laid out a plan for 2016 during the meeting. City Manager Mari Macomber presented on behalf of the Human Resource department. Macomber said the 2015 department accomplishments included the termination of two 401a deferred compensation plans, which are employer retirement savings plans usually set up in the school system for teachers. Human Resources also assisted in the negotiation of a new labor agreement with Laborers Local 773 and created new online training for clerical and supervisory staff. Macomber said for the next year, the department is looking to identify new health care options, meet Affordable Care Act requirements, manage supervisor and department head training and development, and transfer duties of risk management to administration.
Public Works Director Glenn Balliew said his department plans to construct a new waste water treatment plant. Assistant City Manager Ashley Young spoke on behalf of Community Services. Young presented the accomplishments for the Economic Development Plan during 2015, which included the Kraft-Heinz Expansion Project, the approval of an agreement to construct a Hampton Hotel and a $77,000 Cenveo Lighting project to make Cenveo more efficient. Young said during 2015 the department planned and executed the third Project Homeless Connect, reinvigorated the Affordable Housing Board with Fair House Training and worked with organizers of the first Big BAM in Rotary Park. Young said during the upcoming year Community Services will continue to work with Kirksville Regional Economic Development Inc. on the Kraft-Heinz project and will proceed with the Downtown Revitalization Program Pilot Project. Finance Director Lacy King presented the Finance Department’s 2015 accomplishments. King said the department successfully upgraded its accounting software, making it more informative and user friendly, and created more credit card capabilities within Parks and Recreation. The Municipal Court accepted more credit card payments for fees incurred and secured funding for a new waste water treatment plant. As for the upcoming year, the department looks to implement online utility services and complete authorization of the waste water treatment plant project. The Municipal Court Department’s achievements, presented by Municipal Court clerk Linda Sandstrom, included new state court software called Judicial Information Systems and making cases reviewable online. The department modified traffic fine distribution and court costs, and set up an online system of payments allowed for disposed cases. For 2016, Sandstrom said the department’s goals include expanding of guidelines through JIS, and exploring costs and ways of implementing electronic transfer of citations from the Kirksville Police Department to the courts. See STATE OF CITY, page 3 @trumanindex
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Students learn about study abroad opportunities
CORRECTIONS The Feb. 4 article “Developer to Build Hotel” incorrectly noted the number of rooms the proposed project would have. The correct number is 82 rooms.
NEWS IN BRIEF
Kohlenberg Lyceum musical honors rock ‘n’roll greats The last event of the Kohlenbeng Lyceum Series will take place 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24. in Baldwin Auditorium. “Million Dollar Quartet” is a musical inspired by the Dec. 4, 1956, recording session with Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. Songs from the musical include classic rock ‘n’ roll hits such as “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” “Great Balls of Fire” and “Walk the Line.” The musical is scheduled to air as an eight-episode television series later this year. Students can pick up free tickets at the Student Activities Board box office. General admission is $11, and tickets can be purchased at the cashier’s window in McClain Hall.
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Above: Students learn about financial aid and scholarships available to study abroad students. The Study Abroad Fair took place Tuesday in the Student Union Building Georgian Rooms. Right: A student visits an informational table to learn about opportunities in Chile. Informational tables set up around the Georgian Rooms helped answer students’ questions. Below: A student talks with faculty members about the various faculty-led programs Truman State has to offer. The Study Abroad Office hosts the fair each semester.
Forensic Union wins 12 awards at Gorlock Gala tournament Members of Truman State’s Forensic Union are preparing for the Feb. 1920 state championship following a strong showing at the Gorlock Gala tournament last weekend. The tournament was hosted by Webster University and had more than 600 total entries. The team brought home 12 awards in LincolnDouglas debates and individual events speeches. The Missouri Association of Forensic Activities will host the state championship.
STUDENT SENATE IN BRIEF
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The Student Senate will host an open forum about concealed carry legislation 8 p.m. today, Jan. 11, in Violette Hall 1000. Diversity Chair junior Christy Crouse said her committee is adding a new Diversity Week event called Discovering Abilities and is in the process of creating an LGBTQ+ resource center survey. Junior JJ Dorrell, student affairs chair, reported Student Appreciation Week will take place March 31 to April 2.
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2/7 Suspect arrested for unlawful 2/5 Suspect arrested for driving possession of firearms at the 200 block without a license at the 500 block of N. of E. McPherson St. Baltimore St. 2/6 Suspect arrested for unlawful 2/3 Identity theft reported at the 1000 purchase of alcohol at McPherson Street. block of N. Don St. 2/5 Third degree assault reported at the 2/3 Suspect arrested for forgery at the 2000 block of E. Normal St. 1300 block of Queens Court. 2/5 Suspect arrested for passing bad checks at the 1100 block of S. First St.
2/3 Domestic disturbance reported at the 900 block of Kings Road.
2/5 Hit and run reported at the 300 2/2 Harassment reported at the 500 block of N. High St. block of E. Normal St.
Mark your calendar Student Conduct Code Changes Open Forum Feb. 12 3-5 p.m. Interfaith Center
Conduct Officer Michelle Horvath will host a public forum at the Interfaith Center in the Kirk Building to discuss possible revisions to the Student Conduct Code. The forum will be open to students and faculty.
Polar Bear Plunge
Feb. 13 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thousand Hills State Park Marina Participants in the annual Polar Bear Plunge event will swim, run or jump in Thousand Hills State Park lake in support of Special Olympics Missouri. Participants must be at least 10 years old and have raised $75 or more by the day of the event.
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Emily Wichmer/Index Top: Freshman Jordan Chapman (left) and sophomore Daneye Parsons (right) promote safety and wellness Feb. 4 in Magruder Hall. Left: Alpha Phi Omega advertises a sign-up for a blood drive to promote well-being in the community. Above: The Health and Exercise Science department promotes a safe driving program warning against drunk driving and texting while driving.
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released the State of the City Address, which included yearly reports from different departments across the City of Kirksville. The departments commented on whether they met 2015 goals and outlined their plans for the upcoming year.
Continued from page 1 Deputy Chief Steve Farnsworth presented on behalf of KPD. Farnsworth said last year the department responded to 28,554 calls, made 729 arrests and completed 1,991 hours of training. The department has implemented a new formal fitness and wellness program and obtained funding for the Kirksville Regional Computer Crimes Unit. For 2016, KPD aims to obtain body cameras for officers and develop a policy for use of these devices. It also wants to spearhead the development of a formal state-certified crisis intervention team, and focus on employee wellness and fitness for duty. Fire Chief Tom Collins said the Kirksville Fire Department responded to 1,278 incidents, 71 percent of which were EMS/rescue calls. The department completed 808 inspections last year and continued its Student of the Month Ride Along Program with Kirksville schools. For 2016, Collins said the department wants to become even more consistent and efficient across its three shifts, increase college-age fire preventions activities and institute a juvenile firesetter program. Glenn Balliew, airport director and Public Works director, said Kirksville Regional Airport received a perfect score on its Federal Aviation Administration Part 139 inspection, which means the inspection showed the airport had zero deficiencies in its operations and had zero cancelled flights. Goals for 2016 include improving airport marketing and constructing a new parking ramp. The Public Works department made improvements to the downtown streets and parking and also maintained a list of 7.5 million city vehicles and equipment. Balliew said the department made updates to the sewer and water system, and to the city’s water treatment plant and waste water treatment plant. For the upcoming year, the department aims to construct a new waste water treatment plant, an improvement to preventative maintenance of the city’s roads and continued maintenance of sewer and water mains. Brad Selby, Codes and planning director, outlined the past year’s activities for the Codes department. Selby said the department completed its review of the 2015 ICC Building Codes, which the council approved. During 2016, the department plans to create a system for writing tickets for building code violations and ask consultants to determine repairs and improvements needed during 2016. For a complete presentation of the State of the City Address, visit kirksvillecity.com.
PRE S E N TS
Million Dollar Quartet the smash-hit musical inspired by the famed one and only recording session that brought together rock ’n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins.
7:30 p.m. • Wednesday, Feb. 24 Baldwin Auditorium Free tickets for students with a Truman ID are available in the Student Activities Board Office. Free tickets for faculty and staff with a Truman ID are available at the information desk. Both are located in the Student Union Building. A limited number of general admission tickets are available for $11 each at Edna Campbells in downtown Kirksville and the Truman State University Business Office cashier window in McClain Hall. Tickets may also be purchased online at lyceum.truman.edu. For more information, call 660.785.4016 or visit the Lyceum website at lyceum.truman.edu.
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From the Desk of the Editor
Austin Hornbostel While most Truman students were ending the first weekend of February refreshed after a couple days off from class, I was playing catch-up after spending half of my waking hours driving more than 900 miles across the state of Iowa. On the other hand, I guess I shouldn’t complain — while my fellow students were reading about the Iowa caucuses on the Internet, I was running around experiencing it as it happened, up close and personal with potential presidential candidates. For a journalism nerd like me, the communication department-sponsored Iowa caucus trip was a dream come true. I’ve been fantasizing about go-
ing on this trip since before I even enrolled at Truman — communication department chair Jay Self gave me a tour during February of my senior year of high school and mentioned a course that prepares students for a trip to the caucus every four years to either report for Truman’s student media or conduct political research, and I was sold. I was incredibly excited for even the slightest possibility of covering the caucus, and that dream finally became a reality two weeks ago. Going on this trip made me feel like a bonafide professional journalist. My credentials allowed me to wander around rallies as if I owned the place — sort of — and I had the opportunity to rub shoulders with professionals from the Associated Press, CNN and even news outlets from countries such as Japan and Brazil. I could be spotted snapping photos of presidential candidates at rallies across the state, my favorite of which was the Hillary Clinton rally in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, that allowed me to take photos from the press bubble a mere five feet away from the woman herself and her husband, former President Bill Clinton. I ramble on and on about the amazing opportunity I was granted by Truman’s communication department not because I was starstruck and ecstatic to be close to these major players in the current political landscape but because I never would have felt so inclined to become civically engaged if I had missed out on this trip. Sure, the professional opportunity was great — it’ll certainly be an awesome résumé builder — but attending rallies in person and seeing the environment beyond the political rhetoric you hear on television really can open your eyes to a politician’s character. I was much more at home at some rallies than others, and it’s these feelings that make me want to pay more attention and actually register to vote.
Really, I can’t say this enough — if you haven’t already, you should register to vote. I know I’m going to. I’ve had professors harp on me for almost three years about how students should be more civically engaged, and it’s true. We spend nine months of the year living in Kirksville, and being registered in Adair County can allow us to have a real voice in the community. Even more than this, just the simple action of registering can allow us students to do more than just talk about how much we “feel the Bern” or want to make America great again, because then we have the chance to vote in the primary and contribute to changing the landscape of the presidential race. The last day to register for the Missouri primary is Feb. 17. That’s right, next Wednesday, less than a week from today. The primary itself will take place March 15, and I can’t urge you enough to take the time to have a voice in the political process. I registered to vote online as I was writing this column and it took less than five minutes. It’s really that easy. You can register online at sos.mo.gov or you can mail or submit in person a paper copy of your application to your county clerk. Our generation, the millennials, are the most notorious group out there for not showing up to vote, and if we all take just a little bit of time, we can be more civically engaged and have a real voice in the political process.
Austin Hornbostel is a senior communication major from Kansas City, Mo.
Personality quizzes are all in good fun
Trevor Hamblin When I first arrived at my residence hall for the semester, I was greeted by a large chart on the wall where the 16 Myers-Briggs Type Indicator personality types were matched up with “Star Wars” characters. The idea was to have hall residents write their name on a paper lightsaber and stick it to their MBTI type. For those who are curious, I’m an INTP — introverted, intuitive, thinking and perceiving — with Kylo Ren instead of Finn. I’m not bitter. The concept for the board wasn’t really a surprise. “Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens” only recently had come out to theaters, after all, but I found the idea mildly interesting. There are so many different kinds of personality typing systems — MBTI, Eastern and Western zodiacs, blood type, and even Hogwarts houses — it’s no wonder people love them so much. And while some might condemn them as fake, there’s perhaps some value in personality types.
There are some who truly believe in the power of the zodiac to determine their demeanor and path through life. I am not one of those people, but it’s still fascinating to see what the zodiac has to say about me. For example, it is a popular trend on websites such as Tumblr to assign each of the signs random things, like flowers, pizza toppings or quotes from popular TV shows. These tend to take a simplistic approach to the star signs, breaking them down into character traits to assign them items or characters. It’s interesting to see if you agree or disagree with your zodiac designation. Either way, it gets you to discover something about yourself. Some of these systems are more subjective than others. For example, Hogwarts houses and how fictional characters relate to them have led to heated arguments between my roommates. There’s no real-world basis for this system, but people have become attached to it largely because it resonates with them. The houses become a way for people to understand themselves and those around them, which, in a way, was the purpose of the houses. Those who resonate with the values of Ravenclaw — logic and reasoning — inherently have a different view of the world than those who resonate with the values of Gryffindor — courage and heroism. A point arguably more relevant to the discussion of personality types is that they’re entertaining. Reading about what you supposedly are can
be a fun distraction. After all, it doesn’t really matter what dish soap your sign is, but it’s fun to see what people connect to these ideas and how these connect to you. Similarly, the use of fictional characters in personality types — such as the “Star Wars” chart — can make for interesting conversation. Is this character an INTP or an INFP — introverted, inuitive, feeling and perceiving — and in what ways are they similar to or differ from characters with the same typing? Are they a Virgo or an Aries, and how might this affect their actions? Questions such as these can be enjoyable for those who, like me, love examining characters just for the sake of it. While there isn’t any inherent value to personality typing, there is something to be said for how we use it today. It is a form of self-identification that allows us to understand others, highlighted by where it differs from reality. Its use as a form of recreational expression is important, and for that reason I stand behind personality typing — even if I did get Kylo Ren instead of Finn.
Trevor Hamblin is a freshman English and communication major from Moberly, Mo.
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Don’t let college pass you by
Bethany Boyle Editor-in-Chief One frigid day last semester I sprinted across campus for my grade. I had forgotten my book on the day of an open book quiz, the last one of the semester, and with my A hanging in the balance I made it to my apartment and back to the second floor of Barnett Hall in just under nine minutes. The day I ran across campus is also a decent representation of how I have navigated college. For the last couple of years, I have lived in a constant state of motion, set on getting my degree and getting to the next adventure. However, as I stand on Truman State’s campus peering into the fog of the near and distant future beyond graduation, I realize that in my rush I have taken for granted and completely missed opportunities for relationships, learning and experiences I will never get back. It’s depressing to realize I’ve gone four years saying I would hang out with friends from freshman year, the campus fellowship group and the swing dance team, and then failed to make it happen. Looking back, I see how I’ve neglected those who have made an effort to remain connected to me. I’ve made empty promises to “be in touch” or “hang out soon,” reminiscent of the happy hour scene from “He’s Just Not That Into You,” and things turned out just as well — I have nothing to show for it. To my fellow seniors, we’re not out for the count yet. My advice is to make a list of people you’ve been meaning to touch base with. I have one on the wall of my room. I call it my joy list. Once or twice a week I try to reach out to a friend I haven’t talked to in a while and set up a time to hang out, get coffee, go thrifting or Skype. I tell every prospective student I’ve talked to that a big reason I came to Truman is for the people. We literally are surrounded by some of the most sincere, passionate, welcoming and brilliant individuals in the Midwest. I am determined to no longer overlook
this fact and am making an effort to better appreciate and engage with others on this campus. I also wish I hadn’t lost sight of what an honor and privilege it is to get an education. My grandparents didn’t get to go to college. They fought in wars, raised children and made a life for themselves. Friends of mine are working hard to make it in the world, some with and some without a diploma. Currently, my biggest problems are getting my assignments in, logging enough sleep and deciding what to eat for lunch. Until this semester, I never quite grasped how good I have it here. I regret not staying focused and not fully appreciating this time in college set aside to prepare me for the next stage of life. I wish I had approached each class with a solid work ethic and sense of wonder at the opportunity to learn new things. So where do I go from here? Bottom line — it’s time to take stock of the time I do have left on this campus. I’m starting this off right by finally committing to go to the True Men concert tomorrow. It’s cringe-worthy to think I went seven semesters without attending a concert of one of Truman’s three a capella groups. Please don’t make the same mistake. My hope is that it doesn’t stop there. With the Kohlenberg Lyceum events, Andy Grammer coming next week and a lot of swing dancing left this semester, there are bright spots on the horizon before the finish line. There’s no way to do it all, but with this perspective, I hope to turn days and nights wasted on web surfing into constructive experiences and quality time. If it’s not too late for me, it’s not too late for you either, whether you have three months or three years left. My goal is to appreciate every day I have left at this institution, and I invite you to join me on this mission. The checklist below is specifically designed for you to cut out, fill in and tack up on your bulletin board or tape to your mirror. Catch up with the friends you’ve been meaning to call, put your best effort into your classes, and find some time to go to cool concerts and events. You only get one shot at this — make it count.
Bethany Boyle is a senior communication major from St. Louis, Mo.
Things To Do Before I Graduate
Get in touch with __________, _______, and _________ Remember ____________’s birthday Have a movie night with __________ Go see a
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Don’t blame the game if the fans are toxic
Jared Roberts Toxic fandoms take a game too far and make it unenjoyable for the general public. They can be found for almost every video game no matter the genre. There are a few reasons why toxic fandoms develop. To properly analyze them, look at “League of Legends,” a multiplayer online battle arena game, as an example. The goal of “League of Legends” is to work with four teammates, either friends or random people online, to defeat an enemy team and destroy its base. This game is a good example of a toxic fandom because it is one of the most-played electronic sports worldwide — with 25 million users playing at least one game a day currently — and it has a lot of elements that lead to people getting very attached to and excited about the game. The first element of “League of Legends” that might cause a toxic fandom is its competitiveness. If we look outside video games to sports such as football, baseball, basketball and soccer, we see these same sort of toxic fan bases. People rally behind their team, going out of their way to show support and bring down anyone who does not support that team. When we look back at “League of Legends,” this also happens when the professionals play. Even beyond that, simply playing the game gets people riled up and causes this toxicity. This is because people are playing for something. They want to win the game. In “League of Legends,” there is a ranking system so
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QUAD What do you look for when choosing a presidential candidate? Chad Krahenbuhl Sophomore
I’m looking for someone who stands for what I stand for and has the same beliefs. Not only my beliefs morally and ethically, but also my beliefs fiscally and the policies they’re trying to pass.
Bethany Travis Sophomore
Well, I’m really bad about following current events and keeping up with the debates, so I mostly just go to isidewith.com and fill out the questionnaire to see which candidate it tells me my personal views align closely with. Party lines aren’t that important to me, but what each candidate is going to do policy-wise is.
Sam Andrzejewski Junior
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players can level up by winning games. You also get in-game points to spend on different champions or other aspects of the game — the more you win, the more you get. So while some players are just trying to enjoy the game and have fun, others are more concerned about the in-game incentives. This leads to the overzealous players trash-talking the more casual players, ruining the gaming experience. I would argue every online game has this sort of system driving its toxicity. For example, we all have heard “Call of Duty” jokes about 12-year-olds calling people noobs and making mom jokes, and “Call of Duty” has a similar system where you get rewards for winning. This is something you simply cannot avoid. You will never get rid of competitiveness in gaming, nor should you. Also, if you get rid of the rewards system, people will become bored with the games and not want to continue to play. That’s part of the draw of games such as “League of Legends” for example — you can continue to get new champions to play and customize. I do think there is a solution to this problem. I think the best solution is for people to stop expressing their emotions in the game. “League of Legends” gives you the option to talk to the enemy team during a game. But this mostly is used to complain to the other team or make fun of them. Getting rid of the option to express these negative attitudes is the pathway to a better gaming experience for everyone.
Jared Roberts is a freshman political science major from Maryland Heights, Mo.
The people who say they’re going to do the most for us or the most change appeal to me, but not all of their ideas necessarily correlate with my beliefs. Then again, I do not know a lot about politics in general but that being said, I still find it very unfortunate that some of us are voting for a particular person because the rest of the candidates are, therefore, not favorable.
Heather Brostrom Sophomore
Though it might seem kind of shallow, I look for someone who has very similar opinions to me. And someone who actually seems capable of implementing those, not just someone who has the money to do those things, but a will. And has always shown a will to do those things and is not just seeming to change their opinions for the candidacy.
John Ross Senior
When I’m looking at different presidential candidates, I look for those candidates that subscribe to the same values and general beliefs that I have. For example, I believe that it’s very important that we address issues of inequality, both economic and social, and for those reasons I feel like candidates that pay very little attention to those issues aren’t candidates that I can reasonably support.
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MASS | St. Rose Catholic Church in Novinger, Mo., will host a series of Latin Masses. Continued from page 1 Three Mass services, hosted at St. Rose Catholic Church in Novinger, Missouri, Jan. 2224, served as the first in the series of Latin Masses. David Barton, member of the Latin Mass Society of Northeast Missouri, said the first Latin Mass in this area took place in Kirksville at Mary Immaculate Catholic Church during January 2014. Barton said this first Mass was standing-room only, and despite an outside temperature of minus 5 degrees, about 250 people came and participated. Barton said since this first Mass, there has been support for making Latin Mass a monthly occurrence. Barton said until 1969, all Roman Catholic Masses were celebrated in Latin. He said at about that time, Mass changed to vernacular language in an attempt to unite people. Barton said because the universal language of the church is Latin, the change actually divided people. Barton said Latin Mass became commonplace again during 2007 when Pope Benedict XVI issued a papal document called a motu proprio saying Latin Mass was encouraged. Barton said the rule change led to almost 90 percent of diocese offering Latin Mass — however, none were offered in this area. “The young people want it,” Barton said.
Barton said Latin Mass is particularly popular with college students and young adults. He said younger people view Latin Mass as a transformative, historical experience. Barton said Latin Mass has been celebrated since around 800 C.E., and many students think attending it now gives them a sense of historical continuity. Barton said during a Latin Mass, the priest faces toward the tabernacle rather than the congregation. Barton said this is to emphasize the importance of looking toward Jesus. He said Latin Mass is much quieter than modern Mass, and that creates a greater sense of reverence for many people. Barton said one of the biggest differences between Latin Mass and modern Mass is the sacrament of communion. He said during Latin Mass, communion is received on the tongue while kneeling, rather than in the hand while standing. Sophomore Paige Karls said she attended Latin Mass before and really enjoyed the quiet and the reverence she felt. Karls said when she arrived at Truman, there was no Latin Mass offered, but a group of Truman State’s Catholic Newman Center students, as well as some members of the Kirksville community, wanted one. “If you’ve never gone to a traditional Latin Mass, I highly
Submitted photo Above: The priest and two altar servers kneel in front of the tabernacle. During Latin Mass, the priest faces the tabernacle rather than the congregation. Below: Members and guests of the St. Rose Catholic Church congregation bow their heads in prayer during Latin Mass. Latin Mass dates back to at least 800 C.E. recommend going at least once in your life,” Karls said. “Even if you’re not Catholic, to see this is a cultural experience.” Sophomore Jackie Jacezko said she attended Latin Mass for the first time Jan. 24. Jacezko said she thought she had a deeper understanding despite not knowing the language. Jacezko said she thinks the lack of language comprehension creates a greater sense of reverence by removing the memorized responses, so meditation becomes easier. “It’s humbling,” Jacezko said. “Everyone is focused on the same thing. The priest facing the same way that the congregation is facing points people to the real reason they’re at Mass.”
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City council adds economic development sales tax to April ballot By Zackary Irvin Staff Writer
The Kirksville City Council met Jan. 25 for a special meeting to reconsider a bill proposed for the April 5 ballot. The council discussed and revised Bill No. 2015-64/ Ordinance No. 12188, about whether to impose a one-half cent economic development sales tax on all retail sales made in the City of Kirksville. During the April 5 vote, voters will have a chance to decide
whether the tax will pass. If passed, 75 percent of the total proceeds from the tax would go toward street and storm water improvements, and 25 percent would go toward economic and community development projects. During the same session, the council voted on and approved a Kraft-Heinz project. The project includes constructing a tractor-trailer parking lot for about 50 vehicles, 32 of which will be reserved for KraftHeinz trucks.
The estimated start date for construction is set for October 2016. City Manager Mari Macomber presented exactly where the city, state and Kraft-Heinz stand in terms of money owed and what needs to be done to carry out the expansion plans. Macomber asked the council to vote on revising the bill to allow the city to use the Economic Sales Tax to fund the lot project, worth $600,000. The revised bill still contains the main
points of the nullified bill, but specifically allows the city to use the funds acquired primarily for the tractortrailer lot. City officials said they believe the lot would take the drivers off the street and reduce road wear and tear. Following a question about whether the lot should accommodate 40 or 50 trucks, Mayor Pro Tem Glen Mortiz said he thinks money was the real reason the topic was brought up. Moritz called the $600,000 price tag a deal
breaker for him, saying he thinks it is tough to come up with that much of money. Council member Phillip Biston recommended starting with a 40-truck sized lot, and building it so if the lot needs more space it can be expanded. Much of the council agreed about the next steps to take — pass the revision of the bill to raise the money needed for the parking lot and help stave off wear and tear of city roads by getting other truck drivers off the roads.
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It was lights, camera, action for two days straight last weekend when five teams of filmmakers wrote, directed, acted and edited short films for the 48 Hour Film Competition hosted by the Student Activities Board. Sophomore Laura Woods, 48 Hour Film Competition event chair, said the competition takes place every other year and ends with a closing ceremony that allows each team to premiere its video in front of the other filmmakers, audience members, as well as three judges. Woods said the event began Thursday evening when teams — ranging from three to six people — had 48 hours to create a short film. Woods said the SAB guidelines for the event stated the films could not include discrimination, targeting of groups of people, alcohol, drugs, nudity or profanity. Woods said other parameters for the students’ films were each production had to include a buzz word — either Nancy Drew, onomonopeia, centripetal acceleration, octopus or Alexander Hamilton — and the videos had to be seven minutes or less. Woods said other than those guidelines, each team had free reign to decide what its video was about. During the closing ceremonies Saturday, team members and their friends gathered to watch the final products. Woods said there were three judges — Mark Smith, communication professor and KTRM adviser, John Gardner, director of Residence Life, and his wife, Tarasa Gardner. “[The judges] were given a rubric that was out of 25 points,” Woods said. “They looked for incorporation of buzz word, the creativity of the film, the creativity of dialogue and the aesthetics of the filming.” Woods said the winners were given $240 in Amazon gift cards to split between the teammembers.
The winning film was titled “Hollywood Love versus Reality.” Junior Lincoln McCoy, who wrote, co-directed and starred in the film, said the film is a parody of classic Hollywood romance. McCoy said after the opening ceremonies, his five-person team got together to brainstorm film ideas. He said he had the idea for what the group came up with, so he was the initial writer. From there, the group assigned jobs along the way, McCoy said. The film contrasted the perceptions of Hollywood love and reality, McCoy said. He said he played the Hollywood character and the reality character. “With the Hollywood guy, nothing could go wrong,” McCoy said. “With reality guy, he was this ugly, weird guy. I hardly even recognized myself.” Senior Kira Chatham said she was part of another team in the competition. Chatham said she also participated two years ago, and she said the film she worked on that year was a dark film with hardly any light in it. She said this year, her team debuted the companion to that film, titled “A Light Film.” “It’s about light, and the many forms it’s found in,” Chatham said. Chatham said her team’s film includes footage of different sources of light, edited together to the beat of two Kevin Macleod songs. Chatham said even though she considers her team’s film incomprehensible and bizarre, a lot of thought went into every aspect of making it within the 48-hour time limit. Chatham said her team’s favorite part of working for 48 hours was the adventure of driving out to Thousand Hills State Park to get footage. “Have you ever driven out there late at night?” Chatham said. “It’s so dark and so fun.” To watch the winning film, “Hollywood Love versus Reality,” go to SAB’s Facebook page.
“With the Hollywood guy, nothing could go wrong. With reality guy, he was this ugly, weird guy. I hardly even reconized myself.” —Junior Lincoln McCoy
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“Hamlet” costumes “to be” timeless BY RACHEL FECHTER Staff Writer
Guided by the meticulous fingers of student costume designers, heaps of fabric swirl around room 2321 in Ophelia Parrish as theatre professor Nikki Glaros alters, sews and purchases 120 outfits for a cast of 19 actors and actresses. Glaros oversees the students and costume pieces in her office with a few problematic dresses draped on her desk that need tending to. At this point, there are only four days left for her to finish. Glaros said she wants to challenge the audience’s expectation of “Hamlet,” which is typically medieval and full of dark colors. She said the costume crew is experimenting with color and incorporated a lot of different eras into the style of the costumes to create a timeless effect. “I’m hoping [the audience] will be overwhelmed by the richness and sumptuous nature of King Claudius’ court, which we want to be in stark contrast with Hamlet’s court, which is austere and dutiful,” Glaros said. “Hopefully it will look like poor, grieving Hamlet is surrounded by an excessive party that he doesn’t want to be at.” While the costumes might not be the main focus of the play, Glaros said it’s not her goal as a costume designer to have the audience only stare at the costumes the whole night. She said adding costumes to the actors’ performances makes the theater production a collaborative experience. She said even if the costumes don’t take main stage, they contribute to the whole picture. Glaros said one challenge with the costumes for “Hamlet” is finishing a large amount of costumes in a short amount of time. She said instead of viewing short time line as a challenge, it gives designers the opportunities to get creative. Senior Alex Boyt said he is one of the three interns Glaros selected to assist her in producing the costumes for “Hamlet.” He said he hopes his hard work will help spectators in the audience comprehend the play. Boyt said costumes help communicate the overall message of the story, especially with a Shakespeare play that uses heightened language and elegance. He said by
Emily Ploch/Index Theatre professor Nikki Glaros adds finishing touches to one of the many “Hamlet” costumes. Glaros said she and the costume crew experimented with colors while creating the look for “Hamlet” costumes. using costumes, designers can add to and transform the theme of a play. Out of all of the shows he’s worked on, Boyt said this show has been one of the most rewarding, especially because he is an intern. He said he has learned a lot from this experience. “We are in crunch time and have been for the past month just building, building, building nonstop,” Boyt said. Boyt said he has enjoyed making the ball gowns the most out of all the costumes he has worked on. He said the costumes will work well with the modern style of the set and will add to the overall feel of the play. Working alongside Boyt, senior Ryan Webb said he is another intern
for Glaros. Webb said he is thrilled to be working as an intern because costuming is a field he is strongly considering as a career path. Webb said he’s ecstatic to see the costumes on the actors during the play because designers are able to explore more creatively with Shakespeare plays. He said he made a pair of pants, two skirts and a vest to match one of the skirts for the play. Webb said he thinks the Truman theatre department will equip him well with skills to move forward into the costuming industry. Webb said he loves how costumes accentuate characters and add to the theme of the play.
Webb said the costumes for Hamlet will be different than other theatre costumes because they will incorporate different elements of fashion such as curvature in costume designing. Webb said he has enjoyed being part of the experience and has learned a lot from his internship and creating costumes for the play. “We’re going for something that’s timeless,” Webb said. “Hamlet is such a powerful story that can relate to any aspect of human life at any given time.” The Truman State theatre department’s production of “Hamlet” will run 8 p.m. nightly Feb. 17-20 in the James G. Severns Theatre.
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Back again for another week of “Sound Opinions,” I’ll do my best to make unsolicited music reviews the high point of your week. Sunflower Bean — “Human Ceremony” Quite a few albums pass through the hands of the KTRM programming team during the course of a school year. While most of them are plain awful, the debut album from New York City neo-psychedelic trio Sunflower Bean should stay as far away from the garbage can as possible. Although the idea of neo-psychedelia seems paradoxical considering the fact that the Haight-Ashbury movement died nearly five decades ago following the summer of 1969, a new age of expanded consciousness through music didn’t seem out of the question. The group starts right into the album with the title track, “Human Ceremony,” a hazy summer anthem that warms the ears during the middle of a blustery Kirksville February. The rest of the album paces itself at a fast clip, with heavily distorted guitar poking through the fog of synthesizers. Lead vocalist Julia Cumming has the same tone as Molly Rankin of Alvvays, and as a whole, the entire album is comparable to Alvvays’ 2014 self-titled album, a possible precedent to the disputed definition of neo-psychedelia. While the overall sound might be similar, the band forks away from comparisons to dreamy pop bands on tracks such as “I Was Home,” where Nick Kivlen, backing vocalist and Bob Dylan look-alike, catches the spotlight with distorted beach vocals similar to Nathan Williams of Wavves. The lead single, “Easier Said,” was put into the KTRM rotation last week and already is receiving a decent amount of airtime.
Overall, the album lends itself to the beach rock sound that might not stand the test of time, but is much needed during the depths of winter. Mass Gothic — “Mass Gothic” The solo project of Noel Heroux, former lead singer of now-disbanded Hooray For Earth, this full-length, self-titled debut is comparable to Australian super-rockers Tame Impala. Experimental rock is the name of the game for this 40-minute album, and Heroux’s vocals are reminiscent of James Mercer of The Shins. However, the appeal to Mass Gothic’s arena rock in a shoebox sound is more comparable to Mercer’s work with Danger Mouse, as the shoegaze duo Broken Bells. While the comparisons in the album’s general sound are not hard to live up to, it otherwise falls short. The rhythms begin to melt into one long track by the end of the album, and I consider the final half of the album filler. It is an album that sounds like it has been done before by a few different bands during the last few years. That being said, the opening track, “Mind is Probably,” is an enjoyable tune, even if Mass Gothic’s claim to fame might turn out to be nothing more than rehashing the electronic rock sound that bands like Digitalism and LCD Soundsystem made popular more than a decade ago. If this album is your type of sound, however, I point you in the direction of listening to MGMT’s 2007 release “Oracular Spectacular,” or more recently, the 2010 self-titled release from the aforementioned Broken Bells. Send your angry letters to burk992@gmail.com if you disagree with my opinions or have suggestions for a future album review. As always, turbocharge your day with “THE WARMUP LAP” 7-9 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7-9 a.m., and “LOUD & OBNOXIOUS” 10 p.m. to midnight every Saturday on 88.7 The Edge.
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Global media turn their sights to Iowa
BY JONAH MCKEOWN Staff Writer
The Iowa caucuses play a significant role in the American political system as the beginning of the candidate nomination process, but interest in the caucuses transcends U.S. borders. Press from Sweden, Australia, Finland, Italy, Japan and many other foreign nations descends on the Midwest state during the caucus. These journalists covered the caucuses from a variety of angles based on the needs and demands of their audiences back home. Some were able to offer a foreign perspective on the caucus process and the candidates themselves. Hungary One such foreign journalist is Gosztonyi Zsolt, from Budapest, Hungary, who works for RTL Klub, his nation’s most-watched television station. Zsolt said he went for a live report on the morning of the caucuses and continued reporting throughout the day in preparation for the news back home. He said his employers sent him to Iowa alone. “I was doing some reporting in Los Angeles for ten days, and then they said ‘Okay, the Iowa caucus is happening here, so you should stay one more week,’” Zsolt said. Zsolt said he was impressed by the Iowa Caucus Media Center in the heart of Des Moines, Iowa, where all the credentialed journalists congregated and where many major news outlets sent live reports. He said he thinks this will be the first time ever that a Hungarian audience had one of their own reporting from the caucuses. Zsolt said his biggest role was explaining to Hungarian viewers what the caucuses are, how they work and their significance. The Hungarian people know Donald Trump
and Hillary Clinton well, and to a lesser extent Sen. Bernie Sanders and former Gov. Jeb Bush, but many of the other candidates are not well known to them, he said. Zsolt said he has traveled all over the world as a reporter and was impressed by the professionalism on display in Iowa. “This is my 20th year of my journalist career, so it’s very interesting to be here and have first-hand experience on the caucuses,” Zsolt said. Germany Peter Kleim, a German journalist for RTL and n-tv, said this is the second caucus he has covered, having also attended four years ago. He said he attended a Sanders rally in Waterloo, Iowa, Jan. 31. Kleim said he and his German viewers were interested to see how the Democratic race turned out. “In general the Germans are interested in finally hearing that the primaries are starting,” Kleim said. “Because they have heard so much now about Donald Trump and so on … for them it’s important that it’s the premiere, that it’s finally starting.” Like Zsolt, Kleim said part of his role was explaining the caucus process to his viewers, which he said is “very unheard of” in Germany. Kleim said Clinton is well -known and popular in Germany, partly thanks to the popularity of her husband, former President Bill Clinton, who Kleim said appealed to Germany with his charisma and foreign policy. Kleim said it’s less common in Germany for politicians to interact directly with voters, especially in public places like cafes. “I like that you can come so close to the candidates, and how the Iowans interact with the politicians,” Kleim said.
Italy Italian journalist Riccardo Staglianò also attended the Sanders rally in Waterloo. Staglianò is a reporter for La Repubblica, a major Italian newspaper. Staglianò said this was his first time at the Iowa caucuses, but his newspaper has been covering the event for decades. Staglianò said he has set his sights on one candidate in particular. “I’m here for Bernie Sanders,” Staglianò said. “There’s no other reason.” Staglianò said he planned to write a feature story about Sanders for his newspaper’s magazine. He said he hopes Italian audiences will be interested in reading about the progressive candidate. “From our perspective it’s kind of surprising that an old man can resonate so much with youngsters,” Staglianò said. “His recipe of being old and being able to get in sync with a much younger audience … I’d like to understand that kind of recipe. I’m afraid that in Italy you wouldn’t have such an old man resonate with people of 20.” Japan A Japanese journalist from The Yomiuri Shimbun, the world’s largest newspaper by circulation, said Japan is hoping for a U.S. president that will be tough on China. “Japan and the United States are allies, so Japanese people are mostly interested in the candidates’ foreign policy,” the journalist said. “Because of the rapid Chinese rise, Japanese people want to know which candidates will be a tough president [toward] China.” *This story was originally published on the Truman Media Network website, tmn.truman.edu, Feb. 2.
Students explore studying abroad The Center for International Students hosted the biannual Study Abroad Fair Tuesday in Student Union Building Georgian Rooms A and B. The event gave students the opportunity to learn more about studying abroad from students who have studied abroad, program sponsors and study abroad advisers.
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EVENTS Vagina Monologues 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 12 Baldwin Auditorium The Women’s Resource Center will host performances about women’s experiences throughout history. All proceeds from this event will go to the local Victim Support Services.
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Tastes of Truman with Laura Seaman
Laura is a senior communication major j who loves to cook. Readers can expect simple, affordable and seasonal dishes to be featured in the column, from entrees to desserts!
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TV Show Theme Songs and Soundtracks
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The soundtrack for “Supernatural” primarily is composed of classic rock. Rock ‘n’ roll bands such as Bad Company, Styx, AC/DC and Kansas provide the perfect soundtrack for roadtrips, fighting evil and saving the world.
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The theme song to the shortlived “Firefly” was written by show creator Joss Whedon. With lyrics like “You can’t take the sky from me” and “Since I found Serenity,” the song perfectly encapsulates the cowboy/outlaw mentality of the show’s main characters.
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Mark Snow, film and television composer has said numerous times he came up with the eerie, unsettling and iconic “The X-Files” theme song purely by accident. Even if you’ve never seen the show, you probably have heard the song.
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There’s no doubt that anyone who watched the first season of “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” got the theme song stuck in their head. The song was mixed by The Gregory Brothers, who were responsible for “Songify the News” and “Bed Intruder Song.”
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The show “Community” starts every episode with “At Least It Was Here” by The 88. This catchy song captures the essence of the show perfectly — it’s light and heartfelt.
Love and gore and “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” BY KATEY STOETZEL
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I never saw "Abraham Lincoln Vampire: Hunter," but I remember the backlash it got a few years ago. "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter" originally was a book written by Seth Grahame-Smith, the same author who wrote the widely popular "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies." The feature-length film of the latter just released and I, so lost about what to review this week since “Deadpool” still was a week away and with the "Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter" backlash stuck in my mind, reluctantly dragged my feet to the theater to, at the very least, have a good laugh. And as they say, it is a truth universally acknowledged that an amateur film critic with preconceived biases must be made a fool. That's not to say "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" will be the front-runner for any Oscars next year, but this film isn't half bad. In fact, it's quite an amusing take on "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen. The film contains all the same story beats as the Austen original, but add in a few zombie hoards and kill shots around 19th century Europe,
and we get a decent zombie flick within this parody of the original story. The backstory for "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" includes a detailed history of Europe's long-standing battle against zombies, which is told to the audience during the opening title sequence. The information wasn't all that memorable, but it certainly explained why the new versions of Austen's characters now wear an assortment of knives under their gowns and know how to expertly kill zombies. On the surface, the premise is completely ridiculous, but the zombie elements of the story fit in subtly alongside the romance plot. Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet still dislike each other when they first meet, but once they both admit their pride and prejudice have blinded them, they come to respect and love each other and their respective zombie fighting skills. In fact, during one memorable scene, after the first time Darcy proposes, the two battle with each other using punches and kicks while speaking Austen’s original dialogue. Lily James stars as Elizabeth with Sam Riley as Darcy. The two are comfortable in their roles and enjoyable to watch. It was a bit hard to get past how much Darcy and Charles Bingley, played by Douglas Booth, looked like they just stepped off the set of "Gossip Girl." Howev-
er, their performances are outdone by Matt Smith, who is best known as the 11th Doctor from "Doctor Who." Smith plays Mr. Collins, the Bennet cousin Mrs. Bennet insists Elizabeth marry because he is set to inherit the Bennet estate. There's never a dull moment when Smith is on screen, and though his performance is a bit reminiscent of the odd quirks and gestures of the 11th Doctor, Smith had the entire theater in fits of laughter. The story gets a little rocky with Mr. Wickham’s appearance. For those with previous knowledge of the story, Wickham is the obvious choice for the main bad guy. He's in the film far longer than he is in Austen’s original, and he tries to carry the weakest subplot of the film to no avail. This subplot includes the idea of vegetarian zombies who only eat the brains of pigs. As far as I can figure, this was an attempt to spur even more animosity between Darcy and Wickham when there already was enough. This subplot, along with the vegetarian zombies, goes up in smoke once the action calls for it. The greatest moment of the movie is the way it ends. Usually, Austen stories end happily ever after, but as Darcy and Elizabeth, and Jane and Bingley, say "I do," a zombie hoard runs right at them. Set up for a sequel? I wouldn't mind. Grade — B-
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By Seth Wolfmeyer Staff Writer Players who can do more than simply score are worth their weight in gold. Armed with this advice, a little money, and a belief that the little guy has a chance, you’re ready to succeed in the amazing world of daily fantasy sports. At least, that’s what the companies who run them hope you’ll believe. Fantasy sports are not a new concept. For a long time, friends and co-workers have put in a little money to sweeten the pot and engage in a season-long game of strategy. They were not as controversial when they started. Fantasy sports were not considered gambling, but rather a game of skill and knowledge. Then, websites such as FanDuel and DraftKings came into the picture, offering games that only last a day and promising the opportunity to win money. A DraftKings ad once said, “It’s the simplest way of winning life-changing piles of cash,” according to CBS News. The growth of these sites and others like them have sparked controversy, with several states banning them, thinking they constitute illegal gambling. Many states — such as Missouri — are caught in the middle, trying to figure out if fantasy sports should be illegal or not. The controversy arises from the question of whether daily fantasy sports are a game of skill or chance. If they are games of chance, it would clearly be gambling, but the arguments for both sides have strong points. On the skill side, people argue a fair amount of knowledge is necessary. Knowing players and understanding the system greatly increases the odds of winning. However, a gut instinct also is needed, predicting if a player’s hot streak will continue or if an All-Star finally will find a way out of their losing streak. It is impossible to predict the success or injury of any player on a given day. No matter how much knowledge fantasy players have, there are still too many uncertainties to defeat chance. Realistically, there might be some truth to both. Daily fantasy sports are games of both skill and odds, not one or the other. Having skill increases your likelihood of winning, but you always will be at the mercy of chance. However, if something has elements of skill but is still largely decided by chance, it still can be considered gambling. This is why I think daily fantasy sports are gambling, and should — at the very least — be regulated. Even the most sports-savvy person would struggle to predict outcomes on a daily basis, and placing money on something so unpredictable sounds like gambling to me. There is also no shortage of reasons to be against daily fantasy sports — there are many ugly sides. Accusations of insider trading occurred when a DraftKings employee won $350,000 from FanDuel, according to The New York Times. It is also unfriendly to the common player, with about 1 percent of all players taking home about 90 percent of the winnings, according to Business Insider. The easy access also can be a problem for those who struggle with gambling addiction. I find daily fantasy sports have mostly negative effects, and they are something to avoid. I hope more states continue to ban or regulate them.
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Hughes moves to Truman BY RACHEL STEINHOFF/STAFF WRITER
After a season at Central Methodist University, freshman Savvy Hughes left the Eagles volleyball team and brought her talents as a setter to Kirksville, joining her older brother Taurin Hughes, redshirt freshman basketball guard. See HUGHES, page 13
WRESTLING l The Truman State wrestling team wins its final home dual of the season.
Athena Geldbach/Index Redshirt junior Luke Bornhop defends himself from a shot by Benedictine College’s Stephen Loosbrock during Friday’s 197-pound match in Pershing Arena. Bornhop fell to Loosbrock by pin at 5:46, but Truman went on to win its final home dual meet of the season., 27-19 See WRESTLING, page 14
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Rafael Lopez Junior Rafael Lopez placed second at the Missouri Valley College Open in Marshall, Missouri, Sunday. After a pin to win the first match and a 9-4 victory during the semifinals, Lopez fell 10-3 in the 141-pound championship.
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Softball preps for the first pitch of 2016 by curt wichmer TMN Staff Writer
With experienced returners and six new players, the Truman softball team is prepped and ready to begin its 2016 season. The Bulldogs debut in Arkansas this week. During the fall, when volleyball and football seasons were finishing, the Truman State softball team was preparing for the 2016 season. Now that the recruiting process is complete and preseason practices are done, team members and coaches said they are confident in the new Bulldogs and the team’s talent overall. Heading into the season, the Bulldogs added six freshmen to the roster — outfielder Christa Reisinger, catcher Sydney Scherzinger, outfielder Brooke VunCannon, first baseman Morgan McMahan, pitcher Lauren Dale and utility player Michaela Mooney. Senior pitcher Kindra Henze said she is looking forward to what the freshmen will bring to the field. Henze said she thinks they could contribute in many ways throughout the team’s lineup. Henze said versatility is one of the most important aspects of a softball team, and the freshmen show early promise for the Bulldogs. “We have a few freshmen joining the team this year, and they all look great,” Henze said. “They’re quick, confident, and have great arms for hitting and throwing. They all work really hard, and I’m sure they’ll really help us this season.” Last season, Henze had an ERA of 3.03 and recorded 130 strikeouts during 34 appearances. Henze, who threw four shutouts during 13 complete games, said she thinks the team’s goals during the first few games will be focusing on finding its strengths, work-
ing out kinks and figuring out where the freshmen will fit into the lineup. Henze said the first few games also will serve as prepation for future games against conference opponents. Head Coach Erin Brown said she is interested in seeing who will step up and seize a spot in the starting lineup. “With this new talent comes a greater sense of competition within the team itself,” Brown said. “With more skill in each position comes more competitiveness, and the players are going to have to fight hard for their spots.” Regardless of who gets which position, Brown said she plans to incorporate all the talent Truman has to offer in the team’s game plan. From the leadership of the team’s returners to the spark of energy brought by the newcomers, Brown said she intends to use the team’s strengths to win. She said during the first few games of the season, every aspect of the team will be tested, and she is not completely certain of the team’s lineup. “We’re not sure of the roles just yet,” Brown said. “In these first three regular season games or so, we’ll utilize their skills in key situations. It could be a pinch hit, it could be a reliever. Small adjustments are often the key to winning, and we need to add together everyone’s strengths to do so.” The team will begin its season at the University of Arkansas at the Monticello Division II Classic Tournament. Following the tournament, Brown said she intends to begin testing each player’s ability in key situations during regular season games. Brown said the starting positions will come down to who wants them the most and who will put in the extra effort to win. Mooney, who batted .355 during her senior year of high school, said she is looking forward to playing for Truman. Mooney said
she thinks she and the other new recruits will bring a lot of athleticism, including their combined ability with batting, running and knowledge of the game. With many adjustments in store for the Bulldogs, for the time being the team will be focused on communication and playing as a single unit, Mooney said. She said through the incorporation of versatile players, a good mix of talent and a stellar pitching staff, she expects the 2016 season to go well.
“Small adjustments are often the key to winning, and we need to add together everyone’s strengths to do so.” -Head Coach Erin Brown
Mooney said transitioning from her high school team to the college level has been a big adjustment. She said playing on a college team comes with a lot of additional work and effort, and she said it caught her by surprise at first. However, Mooney said she thinks even though the college softball scene is a lot more competitive, her coaching staff and teammates make it that much more enjoyable. “We just go out there to have fun, and we enjoy playing the game,” Mooney said. “We all have fun, and we all love playing softball, and I’m really excited to get this season started this week.” The Bulldogs begin their season in Bentonville, Arkansas, Friday through Sunday. Truman’s first opponent is Henderson State University. The ‘Dogs will finish the tournament playing the University of Nebraska at Kearney, Northeastern State University, Harding University, Upper Iowa University and Western Iowa Tech Community College. The Bulldogs look to improve on last year’s 33-16 record.
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Photo submitted by Savvy Hughes
HUGHES l Following her first collegiate season as a setter for the Central Methodist University volleyball team, freshman Savvy Hughes
transferred to Truman State University, where her brother, redshirt freshman guard Taurin Hughes, is a member of the men’s basketball team. Continued from page 11 Beginning during high school, redshirt freshman Taurin Hughes and freshman Savvy Hughes navigated the recruiting process, both keeping their eyes on Bulldog athletics. As a high school senior, Taurin Hughes’ commitment to the men’s basketball team sparked an even greater interest in Truman State for his younger sister. After progressing through the volleyball recruiting process, Savvy Hughes said she wanted to learn more about what Truman could possibly offer her. Following her junior year of high school, she said she attended a volleyball camp in Pershing Arena hosted by Head Coach Ben Briney and several members of the team. “I really liked the program, and I loved the team,” Savvy Hughes said. “At that time it just didn’t work out for me to play here. They had
Photo submitted by Taurin Hughes Top: Freshman Savvy Hughes (left) poses with her brother Taurin Hughes (right) following her high school graduation. Above: Savvy and Taurin pose with their sister Talyn Hughes (right).
filled their setter position, and so I really just used it as a learning experience.” Savvy Hughes said the camp was important, however, because it started a relationship with Briney, who she kept in touch with for the remainder of her recruiting process. Savvy Hughes said Briney was a middleman for her in contacting coaches and was helpful in finding a school that would be the best fit for her. The conclusion of this recruiting process landed Savvy Hughes at Central Methodist University in Fayette, Missouri. During her freshman season, she earned a spot as the starting setter and recorded 732 assists for the Eagles, averaging 5.9 assists per set and helping the Eagles to a 26-10 record. Despite the success, Savvy Hughes said she knew she wanted to take her college career elsewhere. Coinciding with her choice to transfer, Truman had an opening for a setter, leaving an opportunity for Savvy Hughes. “After my [first] season I knew I wanted to leave and head onto bigger things,” Savvy Hughes said. “I started contacting other coaches to see what was out there for me, and it was such a huge surprise and blessing to see that the Truman setters were moving on, and I could come in as the only setter. It was just cool how everything ended up working out.” Savvy Hughes said she is appreciative of her freshman season at Central Methodist. She said she thinks her role as the starting setter allowed her to improve and gain experience. “I learned a lot at Central that I think I can carry over to Truman,” Savvy Hughes said. “I guess you could say my previous team was more dysfunctional and had trouble meshing on the court. I learned how to handle those situations, and coming from that, I feel more organized, and I can be a better leader on the court here.” Savvy Hughes officially became a member of the Bulldog volleyball team before the spring 2016 semester and joined her brother as a Truman student athlete. “It’s funny because, at first, in high school, I was just joking about it,” Savvy Hughes said. “Like ‘Oh Taurin, I’m going to come to Truman with you.’ And at that point he was totally against it. Like, ‘No, never, really don’t come.’ But as soon as it was a serious thing, he was actually really supportive of it.” Taurin Hughes agreed he was less than excited about the initial thought of sharing a school with his sister, but he said it didn’t take long to warm up to the idea. “During high school, when we were both making decisions on colleges, I was pretty much begging her not to come,” Taurin Hughes said. “I didn’t think I wanted my sister to be here at college with
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“It’s funny because, at first, in high school, I was just joking about it. Like ‘Oh Taurin, I’m going to come to Truman with you.’ And at that point he was totally against it. Like, ‘No, never, really don’t come.’ But as soon as it was a serious thing, he was actually really supportive of it.” - Freshman Savvy Hughes
me. When my parents first told me she was coming, though, I was surprised in how I reacted. I was happy, and I wanted to tell other people, and so I guess I actually was excited she was coming.” Being so close in age, the siblings agreed they have a close relationship and enjoy having the opportunity to keep up with one another. Taurin Hughes said during the year they were apart he missed being able to see her compete and he looks forward to getting back to the family time that came along with her games. “I missed the intensity of her games, and how into it my family gets,” Taurin Hughes said. “It’s nice knowing that this spring my whole family will be here, and I’m looking forward to that and getting to see her play again in the fall.” Taurin Hughes said he did miss being close to his younger sister last year and sometimes made trips to Fayette to watch her grow as a college athlete. Savvy Hughes now is getting the chance to practice these skills as the Bulldog volleyball team continues offseason workouts and practices. She said it has been nice getting to grow closer with the team, while also having time to focus on her individual skills. Briney said he thinks her transition has been great and likes the improvements he sees each week. He said he is confident in her abilities, and he said she will work hard enough to make the changes the team needs. “Savvy is a really hard worker, and that’s one of the things we liked about her at her very first camp,” Briney said. “She’s very coachable, and so we knew what we were getting from a work ethic standpoint. She was going to fit right in with the team.” Briney, Savvy Hughes and the rest of the volleyball team will get a chance to see its work in action with the first spring scrimmage March 17 at Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa, Iowa.
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Wrestlers tangle with Benedictine
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Athena Geldbach/ Index Top left: Sophomore Ethan Rentschler holds onto Benedictine College opponent CJ Ikenberry during a dual Feb. 5. Rentschler went on to pin Ikenberry during the match. Top right: Truman redshirt sophomore Roark Whittington eyes his Benedictine competitor. Whittington fell to opponent Tyler Mann by a decision of 8-3 and is now 36-34 on the season. Bottom left: Junior Rafael Lopez clings to his flipped opponent. Bottom right: Freshman Steven Serbinski fights for position against Bryce De Camargo. Serbinski took the match 5-2.
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