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Students discuss frustrations with stagnation of LGBTQ Resource Center By Kira Hintz Staff Writer

Editors Note: This is part one of a two-part series showcasing various perspectives on the issues surrounding the stagnation of the LGBTQ resource center. Part two will contain the administrative and faculty perspective. After numerous attempts to introduce an LGBTQ resource center to Truman State University’s campus, members of Prism and other LGBTQ students are frustrated because the University continues to postpone the project. In addition, they are concerned as to how Truman’s reputation is possibly affected by the lack of an official and professional space for the LGBTQ community. Prism president Shawn White said Prism started its first LGBTQ resource center proposal during 2014. White said at the beginning of this school year he wanted Prism to help with the LGBTQ resource center. After finding out committees for the proposal hadn’t been formed yet, White said he emailed student government again but never received an email back. White said some members of Prism have been upset about the proposal being at a standstill with no new information. White said more people would probably be upset if they knew about the potential presence of an LGBTQ resource center. Although the resource center has been discussed at Prism meetings, White said not every LGBTQ student can come to every meeting, which affects knowledge about the project. “I felt like I didn’t have enough information to share, and I didn’t want to frustrate people,” White said. Despite the proposal’s fate being unknown, White said Prism has had good experiences working with the University on addressing LGBTQ issues and most people are supportive. White said he thinks an LGBTQ resource center would be a wonderful way to provide support for LGBTQ people at Truman. White said it could help bring an option of comfort to people who might feel uncomfortable or shy about a community environment like Prism. Senior Christy Crouse, vice president of Student Senate, said there have been efforts from Student Government to start a resource center for the past few years. Crouse said Truman’s administration wanted to see a plan for the LGBTQ resource center, and with that they could potentially move the project forward and agreed to let Student Government take over the project. Crouse said after conducting camVOLUME 108

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pus-wide surveys and putting in a resolution through Student Government, it seemed like there were no people pushing hard enough to find a space and make the center. Included in that resolution, Crouse said, was Student Government’s hope of pursuing the implementation of it by spring 2016. Crouse said Student Government kept having discussions with people on campus, but it seemed like no one could find a space. Crouse said the Women’s Resource Center was spoken with as well but they preferred to not be in the same space, although they would love to work and do programming with an LGBTQ resource center. It was this lack of available space, Crouse said, that ended up being the biggest roadblock in making the project tangible.

“It just felt like we were working on this project but it was really difficult to put all the pieces together without a group who knew that they wanted to be sustaining that resource center.” -Senior Chirsty Crouse, vice president of Student Senate

“In the end, I found, as I was ending my year as Diversity Chair, if we can’t find a space, what do we do?” Crouse said. “And it didn’t seem like anyone that we could find was stepping up to give us a space to put it. And I think a lot of that was they were like, ‘We want more details about all the programming provided’ and all those kind of things. And it was almost out of our league as Student Senate since we knew we weren’t going to be the ones staffing it. It just felt like we were working on this project but it was really difficult to put all the pieces together without a group who knew that they wanted to be sustaining that resource center. So I think it was really difficult for us [the Student Senate] to feel like we could bring the entire project to an end as just us.” Having become vice president of Student Government this year, Crouse said she decided at the beginning of this year they had passed the resolution at the end of last year with all the data but it had to be a stopping point for their involvement. “And then we realized ... that is as tmn.truman.edu

far as we could do.” Crouse said. “We made the student voice heard but we can’t fix all these logistic things when we have no power to do so,” Crouse said. “It was disheartening in the end that we couldn’t get it done, but then the Implementation Committee came about. We put [the LGBTQ resource center] into their hands and trusted that eventually that would get implemented, but haven’t kept, you know, super tabs on all of the things that the Implementation Committee is doing.” Being a member of Student Government who’s very invested in the LGBTQ resource center, Crouse said she can see reasons why Truman might not have pushed it forward yet. Crouse said Truman is facing budget cuts, and resources are slim. When looking at the current situation, Crouse said, the Truman administration doesn’t want to be adding an extra center. Another reason, Crouse said, is finding out whose jurisdiction it falls under to say the center can happen and finding people at Truman who will make it a lasting fixture. Crouse said a huge selling point when Student Government was putting its resolution for the project forward was Prism adviser Sherri Palmer and Prism’s offer to self-fund it. Crouse said the University might be reluctant about a self-funded resource center because in years to come people might not be as enthusiastic about funding it. “I can see [Truman] being kind of wary of just leaving it up to people and people like [Palmer] who are very generous but, you know, maybe won’t want to be dedicating a lot of time and funds forever,” Crouse said. “It’s just those kind of like longevity, logistical things that [Truman] could still have a problem with. But I will definitely say that Truman should have done [the LGBTQ resource center] a long time ago... I do think a group of students, in my perception, the entire student body, since we have taken a survey of everyone and have gotten the data from everyone, want this.” Crouse said she thinks the idea of an LGBTQ resource center is feasible, and she continues to support the project, although Student Government might have to stay on the sidelines for now.

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Police chief takes over as interim fire chief By Spencer Foust Staff Writer

After firing former fire chief Tom Collins at the end of March, Kirksville seeks a replacement to lead its fire department. City manager Mari Macomber is in charge of the search, and when an interim fire chief was needed in the meantime, Macomber was also responsible for hiring Kirksville Police Chief Jim Hughes. When asked if the city had planned to bring Hughes in before they had officially fired Collins, Macomber declined to comment. Macomber said the city already has an eye on a replacement candidate — Jon Cook, the fire department’s deputy chief. Macomber said the city wants to promote from within the department. Macomber said for now, Cook is still a relatively young member of the department. Before he would be ready to take on the role of chief, Macomber said Cook would need to learn some of the leadership skills Hughes is there to provide. Macomber said this is one of Hughes biggest roles — pruning the fire department’s staff for leadership. Hughes said he was approached with the offer to take over as interim fire chief a few days prior to Collins’ firing. Hughes has served as a police officer for more than 39 years. After serving in Boulder, Colorado, for 25 years and retiring as a deputy chief, Hughes came to Kirksville to serve as chief in 2003 and has been here ever since. This is his second full week as the interim fire chief. “As an interim manager of the department, Hughes’ role is to organize the department and leave it in a state that’s easily manageable for whoever takes charge — whenever that might be. See INTERIM FIRE CHIEF on page 4

Appeals court rules in favor of Neighbors United By Nicolas Telep ‘Staff Writer

In what is being called a victory for local landowners, a Missouri appeals court ruled against Ameren Illinois in a decision regarding the proposed Mark Twain Transmission Project. The Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District handed down the decision March 28. The court sided with the nonprofit organization Neighbors United, which is comprised of people who live or own land in the path of the proposed powerline. Ameren, an Illinois-based utilities corporation, had been given a conditional certificate of convenience and necessity from the Missouri Public Service Commission to build the transmission line from Palmyra, Missouri, to a substation near Kirksville by way of Marion, Shelby, Knox and Adair counties. The transmission line would continue from Kirksville through Schuyler County to the Iowa border. Neighbors United claimed the transmission line would be unconstitutional under Missouri’s “Right to Farm” Amendment because the structures and the 100-foot right-of-way would interfere with farming and ranching along the route, according to the court’s written decision. The initial PSC hearing, held January 2016, ended with the PSC approving the construction project under the condition that the project was approved by all the counties it was to be built in. Both parties applied for a rehearing, with Ameren Illinois saying the county approval condition was unnecessary and Neighbors United claiming that county approval was a mandatory prerequisite for the project. Both rehearing requests were denied, but Neighbors United appealed to the Western District. The Western District sided with Neighbors United, saying in the decision that the PSC should never have granted the certificate to Ameren Illinois without evidence of approval from all the affected counties. This means the Adair County Board of Commissioners would need to vote to approve the line’s current proposed route through Kirksville. @TrumanMediaNet

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TruYo reopens in Kirksville

STUDENT SENATE IN BRIEF

The Senate did not meet quorum. The Senate is looking into implementing a $0.95 increase to SAB fees and $0.30 increase to FAC fees to be put on the spring ballot. Title IX officer Jamie Ball will discuss her role at a meeting at 7 p.m. April 24 in Violette Hall 1000. The Senate also discussed plans to work with the outreach intern from Jamie Ball’s office. Glass recycling has begun in residence halls.

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The Senate, in conjunction with The Interfaith Center, FAC, Muslim Student Association and the College Republicans will sponsor an essay contest about College Republicans speaker Robert Spencer and MSA’s speaker Faizan Syed. The prize for the contest is $500 in scholarships.

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Right: Local frozen yogurt shop TruYo Cafe reopened Saturday, April 8. Chris and Denise Bailey recently purchased the business from former owner Jimmy Ressler and have plans to make changes to the shop. Various entertainers came to TruYo Cafe throughout the day in celebration of its first day in business, including the Quincy Balloon Man and local musicians Matt and Breckett Miller, Jonathan Hurd and Heather Smith. Top Left: Now that TruYo Cafe is open, its yogurt has changed slightly. Some changes to the frozen yogurt include new toppings, new yogurt flavors, new size cups and a standardized method of payment that no longer requires weighing each frozen yogurt cup when customers pay. Left: In addition to selling frozen yogurt, TruYo Cafe now also sells sandwiches, salads and soups. Bottom: Owner Chris Bailey rings up a customer. Before becoming the owners of TruYo Cafe, Chris Bailey owned his own window cleaning business and Denise Bailey managed a Subway.

Bank executive participates in economics speaker series Christopher Waller, executive vice president and director of research for the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, spoke at Truman on April l0 as part of the Economics Speaker Series. Waller discussed many of President Donald Trump’s economic reform policies, such as border adjustment taxes. Additionally, Waller explained some of the potential effects Trump’s various economic policies could have on the Midwest.

Communication students offer golf cart rides for Earth Day Communication students will be riding around Truman’s campus in an ROTC golf cart from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 13 and April 18 offering students rides to their next class. While students are in the cart, they will be asked a series of Earth Day trivia questions. If the students answer all questions right, they get a prize. If they get three questions wrong, their ride to Barnett is over and a new person will get picked up in the golf cart. For more information about the event, see the “Truman Climate Cart” event on Facebook.

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4/11 Property damage reported at the 400 4/7 Harassment reported at the 300 block block of Dodson St. of W. McPherson St. 4/11 Trespassing reported at the 100 block of E. Burton St.

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4/5 Harassment reported at the 100 block of Valley Forge Drive

Mark your calendar Presentation on human exceptionalism 7-9 p.m. April 12 SUB Activities Room

Speaker Stephen T. Newmyer will give a presentation entitled “Human Exceptionalism: Past, Present, and Future”discussing human beings and our relationships with animals throughout history and how those have changed today.

Sustainability around the world 5-8 p.m. April 18 SUB Georgian Room B

Multiple multicultural and environmental groups on campus will discuss how they define “sustainability around the world” as well as informing the Truman community about their upcoming philanthropies, projects and goals.

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From the Desk of the Editor Welcoming the Editor-in-Chief

Campus must prioritize mental health BY AUSTIN HORNBOSTEL Editor-in-Chief index.editor@gmail.com

Writing about death on our campus has never been easy for me, and it never will be. It’s a difficult balance for a student journalist, and I often have to remind myself that it’s okay to be human instead of technical. I’ve struggled for hours to even start writing this editorial. But the struggles I encounter when trying to memorialize the members of the community we’ve lost, to tell their stories, are nothing compared to the struggles they battled. We owe it to young men like Alex Mullins, Jake Hughes and Josh Thomas to come together as a community and make sure this doesn’t happen again. So why did we let it happen again? I’m not specifically pointing the finger at anyone here, because I know many members of the Truman State University community have been working tirelessly to combat the monster that is mental illness. But when do we say enough is enough? I thought we might have after last August, and I wish I’d been right. It’s alarming to me that in fewer than eight months, only a small part of this time was spent with all of campus focusing on ways to tackle the issues of poor mental health and mental illness in our community. I was optimistic in September, when I wrote a piece about the resources available at Truman and talked to four different offices that assured me these conversations would continue. But to my knowledge, the only thing that’s really continued in those areas was the mental health committee comprised of various delegates from across all of Truman’s Greek organizations. I also visited University Counseling Services for a mental health screening for that piece but never received a follow-up on my visit. Granted, the percentile scores for various areas of my mental well being were totally fine. I know my experience probably isn’t reflective of others’, but I would hope every UCS visitor would get a follow-up after going in for a visit. I simply scheduled my visit, went in for the appointment and was sent on my way after the screening. I was a little more encouraged a few days ago, when Lou Ann Gilchrist, Vice President for Student Affairs, outlined all of the educational events made available this week. I was especially pleased to see that UCS hours will be extended to 6 p.m. for the remainder of the semester, and the University has been working with both the community to ensure that UCS is staffed with additional volunteer community professionals and with Alpha Kappa Lambda’s nationals to ensure the brothers of Truman’s chapter have a resource readily available at their chapter house for support. These are all going to be crucial resources for our community for the rest of the semester. But what about next August? Will we be this diligent then? Will we be this diligent a year from now? No matter the case, we must be. Otherwise, we risk losing more valued members of the community. To the administration — I urge you not to forget this year. Do not forget about Alex, Jake and Josh. Please. This must be a motivation and an opportunity to help the young people who make this institution what it is. Continue to offer every possible resource there is to your students throughout the academic year, not just in the wake of tragedy. Follow up with the students who utilize the services available at UCS, with the brothers of AKL, with anyone who could be struggling. Give them your time, one-on-one. Let them know you’re there through more than just words — follow through with positive, proactive action. To my fellow students — be there for each other. It can be easy to get caught up in the business of being a student, of being involved on campus. Don’t be afraid to offer a listening ear to someone who looks like they need it — whether it’s your best friend, significant other, fraternity brother, sorority sister, classmate or the person who always sits one table away from you at lunch in the dining hall. Don’t be afraid to be the one who needs a listening ear, either. Each and every student — each and every person — deserves our help. No one should ever feel like they have no other option than to take their own life. Change starts with us. We can be the first line of defense that helps someone who is suffering to get the help they need. That’s why I’ll be wearing a “Standing in Solidarity” wristband today and every day moving forward. Though I’ll graduate in a month, I’ll carry Alex, Jake and Josh with me always.

Speak freely, while you still can Free speech is dead. It was murdered by censorship, in the halls of higher-ed, by picket signs and protestors. An exaggeration? For now, maybe, but if not today then free speech is at least on life support and death looms waiting to be triggered by even the slightest micro-aggression. If we seek signs of the oppression yet to come, then we may not have to search far. Look no further than the PC-Police State of Mizzou as an example. This creeping correctness begins in small ways. It all starts so innocently. First the subversives form groups, “Concerned Students.” Nothing wrong with freedom of assembly, right? Then they came for the statue of Thomas Jefferson, and I did not speak out. Next, they’ll tell you where you can be free. They’ll carve out a space and give it a cutesy name, a “Speaker’s Circle.” Before you know it the ginger assistant professor of women’s studies is calling for “some muscle” and the football team has toppled the administration. Freedom is never more than a semester away from being dropped from the curriculum. But in our hour of need there are minutemen among us would rise to defend our 1st Amendment rights! The College Republicans, the standard-bearers of “Real America,” have invited none other than culture-warrior Robert Spencer to make a stand. Who is this traveling bard of free expression you ask? Why he’s the moral champion who fought off the “Ground-Zero Mosque!” Yes, it was he who defended that hallowed ground 2 blocks away from hallowed ground from Islamic-Supremacism. Thanks to his courageousness we can live in a country where at the site of the twin towers you can pay your respects, pay for a flavored e-cig, and pay for an escort, all without the shadow of a Sharia community center. And Mr. Spencer isn’t afraid to say things the enemies of free speech might call “Fascist.” Just read his book “Islam Unveiled” — he’ll tell you all about the threat of Muslim populations and how “Islam Presents an Obstacle to Democracy.” He won’t hold back, he’ll point his shoe at Islam, and then let that same shoe drop, when he tells the followers of Muhammad that their prophet may not have even existed in his book “Did Muhammad Exist?” And he doesn’t let the liberal media, like Dinesh D’Souza, tell him that he’s historically dubious or that it’s wrong to denounce an entire religion. This patriot will look his detractors dead in the eye, call them Dhimmis subservient to the Muslim Brotherhood, and proceed to sound the alarm for defending Judeo-Christian civilization. I applaud the College Republicans. I thank them for taking over $3,000 to spread the good word of the coming “…clash between the Islamic world and the Judeo-Christian West.” Because at the end of the day we have to stand for something, and no evil has ever come from claiming that a minority poses a threat and calling for action. Sincerely, Houston Roberts

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UCS hosts QPR training

Top: Brenda Higgins, University Counseling Services and Student Health Center director, leads a session on QPR training. “QPR” stands for Question-Persuade-Refer training, which is a form of training used to teach people how to help someone who is suicidal. Bottom: Students listen to Higgins during the two-hour interactive class. In addition to learning about how to help people who are suicidal, the program also taught students how to identify the warning signs of someone who is suicidal.

INTERIM FIRE CHIEF | Kirksville Police Chief Jim Hughes takes on additional role as interim fire chief as city seeks someone to permanently fill the position.

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Continued from page 1 When asked about the workload of taking on both jobs, Hughes said he likes a challenge and staying busy. Hughes said he also appreciates that one of his biggest jobs is getting to know the staff. Historically, the Kirksville fire chief has been what’s known as the Emergency Management Director, a responsibility which Hughes has taken on previously in his career. Hughes said while he had experience with this role before, there still remains a large amount of work that’s required of that position. On top of that, increased requirements have been added since he last filled the position — requirements including an additional number of online classes. Hughes said he’s taken up extra hours with the city to make sure he can assist both departments, though he has donated more of his time to his new position during the past two weeks. “I’d be disappointed if they couldn’t carry on without me, and they have carried on very well,” Hughes said. “I’m still very hands-on with them. I’m over there multiple times a week, we still have planning meetings, staffing meetings.”

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Children in Kirksville are enjoying even more story Landon said reading to young children has a tre- could continue to grow. However, he said the current time than usual — the Adair County Library has joined the mendous effect on them. number of families in the program is a nice start. Landon nationwide 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program. “It’s something that I want [people] to all real- said one recruitment strategy for the program has been The library joined as a way to promote the idea ize, just how powerful reading a book to a child is,” the story time segments for 2-5 year olds the library hosts of helping children under five to develop their lit- Landon said. “And it’s not just that they’re gaining every week. When the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten eracy skills earlier. There are 60 Kirksville families things cognitively, it’s also that role model of having program started, Landon said the families attending story already signed up and participating. somebody reading. When you see people reading on time were the first people to talk to about getting involved. Jami Livingston, Adair County Library Director, a regular basis, it makes it seem like more of an ‘Oh! Alternatively, Landon said reaching the greater comsaid parents can sign their children up at the li- I should be doing this!’ If you see nobody read, if munity of Kirksville has been more of a challenge. brary, receive a sheet of paper that includes 100 you have no books in your house, that’s a travesty.” Landon said despite the library’s efforts, there are still book icons on it, then read a story to their child Landon said one of his favorite parts of the program people who aren’t aware of the program. and record it by coloring in one of the book icons. so far has been hearing feedback from parents about Landon said the program has been positively received. Livingston said once a “I’ve heard from several family completes their families how they’ve sudsheet and brings it into denly re-sparked the interthe library, they can pick est and the joy in the readup a prize for their child ing,” Landon said. and move on to their next Being involved in the sheet. She said the library 1,000 Books Before Kindertracks all the progress garten program, Landon said, sheets through children’s has taught him that there librarian Cory Landon. are many families who love Livingston said children books, and it’s exciting to see can also come to story time kids interested in books. Landat the library and add those on said his biggest takeaway stories to their book progpersonally is to do a better job ress chart. It’s also fine for of reaching out to the commuchildren to read the same nity and spreading the word. books over and over again. Landon said seeing the shinIf the books are read repeating faces of the kids is always edly, Livingston said, then all the best part of the job. a parent needs to do is just Jerry Jones, a parent of a count them each time toward child in the program, said his the book progress sheet. family joined the program Livingston said inspibecause they wanted to supration to bring the 1,000 port the library’s programs. Books Before KindergarThe benefits of having chilten program to the library dren be more engaged in litcame from her own personerature, Jones said, is it’s deal research on the program. velopmentally great to have It seemed like an easy, free them reading books early on program to implement, Livand that sitting and reading ingston said, and she and together is a nice bond to Landon decided the prohave with your children. gram would begin at the “We come to the library library in January. once a week and grab a bunch If the library can conof books, and it is interestvey anything to people, ing keeping track of the how Livingston said, then she many books we’re reading,” wants it to be a message of Jones said. “And our daughinclusivity and care toward ter, Hazel, and our older kids, the Kirksville community. who are not in the program, “I think the Adair Counlike keeping track for her, too, ty Library is here for evand filling in the little book Photo by Kira Hintz/ TMN chart to keep track.” erybody and I would encourage people that have A bulletin board tracks the readers’ progress toward 1,000 books. The nationwide library program Although the program is never been here to come helps to promotes literacy skills in children under five. a fun and enjoyable experiin and talk to us about the ence for his daughter, Jones program and see what they think,” Livingston said. how their relationships with their children have changed said he thinks it’s just a good program to get more Landon, who has served as the Children’s Librar- since starting the program, particularly with using the people going to the library and for younger kids and ian since June 2016, said having a program like book progress sheet. He said one family who began ap- their families to make a habit of reading together. 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is important be- prehensively with some worry about adding incentives Jones said he and his family want the library cause many children who come to school are not came back after a few weeks thrilled with the program. and the Kirksville community to thrive, so hopefully prepared. Giving children as much introduction “It brought a new excitement to it,” Landon said. fully the program can continue and grow. as possible to literature at an early age, Landon said, “It restored just the great value and the joy in reading “There’s definitely no pressure, like, you can’t fail the helps build a variety of fundamental skills necessary with the kids again. And the kids see that. They see that program or anything,” Jones said. “You can move at your for them to succeed once they enter school. Landon mom and dad love reading. And so it makes the kids own pace, and it’s really just about trying to intentionally said he views the library as an accountability partner value literacy as well, and that just goes so far to build- make that time to sit and read with your kids. Make it a with the program, because it’s the library’s job to sup- ing a lifelong reader.” part of your routine and I think that it’s definitely very port parents and encourage them and their children Although he’s not surprised by the amount of families rewarding in making sure that you do spend that time to keep reading as much as they can. who have signed up, Landon said he wishes the program with your kids and getting them to enjoy books.”

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From left to right: Sophomore Nick Telep, junior Johanna Burns, Index Adviser Don Krause, senior Austin Hornbostel, sophomore Molly Thal and senior Meg Robison show off their MCMA awards.

Truman Media Network staffers and Index advisor Don Krause attended the Missouri College Media Association conference at Missouri Western State University April 8. Index editor-in-chief senior Austin Hornbostel, TMN managing editor junior Johanna Burns, copy chief senior Meg Robison, assistant copy chief sophomore Molly Thal and staff writer sophomore Nick Telep attended, representing Truman State University. The students spent Saturday in St. Joseph, Missouri, attending and leading workshops about various aspects of student journalism at state colleges.

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senior Rachel Steinhoff and senior Seth Wolfmeyer

senior Kara Nord alumnus Katey Stoetzel

senior Lauren Jin

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senior Austin Hornbostel sophomore August Davis

senior Wyatt Beckman

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junior Johanna Burns and alumnus Emily Wichmer

Throwback Thursday: Workshops train Truman faculty for safe zone spaces We've all seen them around campus — a small, inconspicuous sticker on the door of an office that declares the space a safe zone. As we wait for progress to begin on the promised LGBTQ resource center on Truman’s campus, we look back on a time when something as simple as the safe zones on campus were a new resource for the LGBTQ community. Faculty and staff had the opportunity to attend a workshop where University Counseling Services staff helped the faculty dispel myths about sexuality and discuss steps they can take to eliminate heterosexist behaviors. The training also included role-playing scenarios where faculty practiced reacting to various situations that affect LGBTQ people across the Truman campus. After the training, faculty received safe zone cards to place on their office doors, indicating they had safe zone training. The goal of the training was to

create spaces where members of the LGBTQ community knew someone would be supportive of them. According to the Safe Zone page on truman.edu, the program was created to have a network of knowledgable faculty, staff and students that could work together to create safe and open environments for everyone. According to the website, these people are easily identified by their posted Safe Zone sign and have completed the Safe Zone training. Anyone can become a Safe Zone ally. Training sessions are offered to people to learn more about LGBTQ issues, both broadly and those regarding students at Truman. If you’re interested in attending a training or scheduling a training for a group, you can contact Joe Hamilton, Assistant Director of University Counseling Services, at hamilton@truman.edu A full list of Safe Zone allies is available on the Safe Zone page of the Truman website, safezone.truman.edu.

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“Orange is the New Black” star Jackie Cruz will speak about her experience of living in poverty and overcoming adversity.

Truman alumnus and author Brice Smith will speak about his biography of Lou Sullivan, a transgender activist who lived with AIDS.

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Calvin and Hobbes. This wouldn’t be a top 5 comics list if we didn’t include the world’s most mischievous boy and his tiger. Bill Watterson uses the simplicity of childhood to dig into deeper philosophical issues, perfectly encapsulating the idiom “from the mouths of babes.”

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Baseball earns home split

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A Bulldog hitter kneels to lay down a bunt in their home weekend series against Maryville University. The Truman offense scored 11 runs over the four-game series. The team looks forward to the rest of its conference schedule before the ‘Dogs challenge more conference opponents May 11 in the GLVC tournament. Curt Wichmer

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After an eight-game road stretch, Truman State University baseball made a long-awaited return to the home field during the weekend. In a series featuring two shutouts, a narrow loss and a come-from-behind win, the Bulldogs split the weekend against Maryville University 2-2. Game one saw a shutout victory for the purple and white, brought about when senior third baseman Jason Priest hit a single to bring senior designated hitter Chris Iliopoulos and freshman outfielder Adam Stolley to home plate in the fifth inning. Saturday was split, however, after Maryville broke the 5-5 tie in the sixth inning, ending the game 6-5. On Sunday, the Bulldogs returned the favor with a comeback victory of their own, with a home run by sophomore first baseman Charlie Kreh and RBIs by freshman second baseman Evan Kayser and sophomore outfielder Mason King. The Bulldogs finished the weekend in a 5-0 shutout loss, leaving 11 men on base throughout the course of the game. Head Coach Dan Davis said the team showed good character in not giving up. They spent the majority of the third game down 3-0. He said the team has recently been dealing with injuries within its non-starters, and

the team “came down to only three outfielders.” Davis said contending for a conference tournament spot, especially with games against Missouri University of Science & Technology this weekend, will come down to the Bulldogs’ ability to adapt through injuries, deliver more production at the plate, and stay steady through pitching and defense. “At this point in the season, our backs are against the wall,” Davis said. “Moral victories are nice, but that’s all they are, and if you keep focusing on those, you’re looking to the next year instead of dealing with what’s in front of you … With where we are in the standings, we have to really start bringing in wins, so we’ll start with one game, then win another, and another until we’re done.” Iliopoulos said because the two teams have similar strengths, the matchup against Missouri S&T will be decided by the smallest details of the game. Iliopoulos said because the games will be played on Friday and Saturday, rather than Saturday and Sunday, the Bulldogs will have less time to prepare — however, he said that might play to Truman’s benefit, narrowing the window where overthinking can occur. Priest said injuries can act as setbacks for teams but can also grant the younger members of the team opportunities to step up and show the time and effort

they have been putting in. Priest said moving into the next few games, the team’s batters need to capitalize on solid play by the defense and score enough to give the opposing pitchers less breathing room — doing that will always keep the team in contention, as seen in game three of the Maryville series. “We didn’t give up, and I really think that’s how we came away with the win — it really shows what this team is capable of,” Priest said. “We’re coming away from the weekend with a positive vibe, we can play against anybody, and don’t count us out.”

“We didn’t give up, and I really think that’s how we came away with the win — it really shows what this team is capable of.” - Head Coach Dan Davis

With four more weekends of games remaining before conference play, the 10-23 Bulldogs face a gauntlet of conference rivals before qualifying for the tournament. Fortunately, the Bulldogs begin this GLVC stretch with home field advantage, as they host the Missouri S&T Miners for four games starting at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

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Renault returns from knee injury strong and determined

After a major knee injury and an 11 month post-surgery rehab recovery process, sophomore thrower Elle Renault returned to the javelin just in time for outdoor season and took second place in the opening meet BY BROOKE BAILEY Staff Writer

All injuries are difficult as a collegiate athlete, but knee injuries are near the top of the list. Sophomore dual sport athlete — in track and field and volleyball — Elle Renault is all too familiar with knee injuries. Last track season, while throwing javelin, a mistake in footing resulted in a torn ACL, MCL, meniscus and dislocated kneecap for Renault. Renault was given several different time estimates for recovery. Months after injuring herself, Renault walked back to the field. The injury caused her to take a redshirt year in volleyball in the fall to recover and rebuild strength around the knee. Renault said the hardest part of the rehab process is the mental part. “I really had to keep my faith throughout or I know I wouldn’t have gotten through it,” Renault said. “My family, friends and teammates were also amazing, encouraging me the whole way.” Renault said her rehab process involved a lot of time spent in the weight room building her upper body strength. Not only did her upper body grow stronger, but Renault said her determination to get back out there also grew.

“I really had to keep my faith throughout or I know I wouldn’t have gotten through it.” - Sophomore Elle Renault

After 11 months of not competing, Renault returned to her first meet at the Central Methodist University Invite, in the Javelin — throwing for 118-09 — good enough for a second place finish. Renault said she has set her expectations high and all she wants to do is win. She said she knows she

Photo submitted by Elle Renault Sophomore Elle Renault prepares to launch a javelin at a practice earlier this spring. After 11 months of rehabiliation and rest for a torn meniscus, MCL and ACL, Renault began outdoor season with a second place finish. has the ability to, but a lot of it depends on whether she can bring everything together and perform well at the conference meet. Being a collegiate athlete in one sport has its challenges, but competing in two has to be extremely planned out. Renault said everything moves pretty fast because she is in season most of the time. “I’m always either in class, practice, the weight room, the training room, watching film or in the library doing homework,” Renault said.

Renault said she has a lot of communication with volleyball Head Coach Ben Briney and Assistant Track and Field Coach and throwing coach Leslie Hardesty. Hardesty said the system they all agreed on is to focus on volleyball in the summer through the fall, and then, after Christmas break, she focuses on track and field. Hardesty said a lot of athletes who attempt to compete in dual sports in college are unsuccessful because they can’t be in a postseason for one

sport and in season for another. The stress is too much and their performances often reflect that. Hardesty said she was happy with Renault’s first performance back. Hardesty said Renault definitely has some unfinished business to take care of this season after she was not able to complete the season last year. Hardesty said she thinks Renault’s confidence will improve as the season progresses and the team can focus on the GLVC Conference meet in May.

COLUMN | Staff writer Jeremy Jacob talks about sports dynasties of the past and present. Among them is UConn women’s basketball — a dynasty demanding respect. Continued from page 10 Unfortunately, UConn doesn’t garner the level of attention of past dynasties. Critics try to dampen their accomplishments by questioning the level of difficulty of their opponents and the women’s game as a whole. This criticism isn’t fair to UConn. Their level of competition shouldn’t be an issue because there have been other great players in the women’s game that haven’t played for UConn — Brittney Griner, Skylar Diggens and Kelsey Plum to name a few. The United States women’s national team’s domination at the Olympics, winning gold at eight of the last nine tournaments, shows that America has the best athletes in women’s basketball — and they aren’t all graduates from UConn. Only five of the 12 members of the 2016 gold medal team played at UConn, so perhaps top recruiting and lack of competition is not the driving force behind the 111-game win streak. Perhaps this dynasty, as all others that have come before it, was

earned — earned through perfect practice, incomparable work ethic and coaching and a “refuse to lose” mentality. Regardless of the sport or gender, it’s difficult to sustain a high level of play for two decades like the UConn women have. It’s especially challenging to win a championship for four consecutive years. The Celtics, Canadiens, Yankees and the UCLA Bruins are among the few to have a streak of at least four championship seasons in a row. The Showtime Lakers of the 1980s with Magic Johnson, the 1990s Chicago Bulls led by Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen and the New England Patriots of this century have all had great success, but they haven’t managed to win championships in at least four consecutive years like the UConn women. Auriemma said several times last season it was only a matter of time before their winning streak would be snapped. It wasn’t just because they lost three of their players in the first three picks of the last WNBA draft but

also the nature of competition in sports. After Mississippi State’s Morgan William’s gamewinning overtime shot that ended UConn’s streak, Auriemma couldn’t help but think of the past times when it could’ve ended. “The fact that it never happened, that doesn’t mean I went home thinking it’s never going to happen,” Auriemma said in an interview with the Associated Press. “I knew this was coming at some point.” He saw it coming because the competitive nature of sports doesn’t allow a team to dominate forever. The glory of winning a championship is quick to fade when realizing that preparation to defend that title the next year must begin right away — this time, with a target on their backs. In the upcoming seasons, we could still be lauding UConn as they raise another banner in their place or as they complete yet another perfect season. Nevertheless, we should still give them the praise they deserve, as one of the best dynasties in the history of sports.

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Six seniors play final match on Truman tennis courts BY STEPHANIE HULETT Staff Writer Last Saturday, the Truman State University tennis team honored its seniors as they set foot on their home courts for the last time against William Jewell College and Rockhurst University. The men fell to both opponents, but the women were victorious over the William Jewell College Cardinals, then later lost to the Rockhurst University Hawks. Sophomore Gavin Hatter and freshman Nick Thiele beat their William Jewell opponents during their singles matches. In doubles action, Hatter and junior Paul Province along with sophomore Griffin Turnage and Thiele collected wins over the Cardinals. Against Rockhurst, Hatter and Province earned Truman’s only win of the day. For the women, seniors Lauren Jin and Marisa Thome and juniors Lindsey Schlichting, Maura Dunn and Finessa Rassel all won their singles matches against William Jewell. The ‘Dogs took a clean sweep on doubles, coming out of the day with a perfect pairs record, but the Hawks played well against the women on Saturday, defeating the ‘Dogs in all singles and doubles matches. Truman honored six seniors, three from each program. Men Ryan Bunselmeyer, Travis Hopkins and William Reynolds were recognized while women Jin, Thome and Elise Mousseau played their final matches at the Truman tennis courts. Thome and Jin said they will miss their teammates and playing tennis competitively post graduation. “The tennis team has impacted my life for the better,” Thome said. “I can’t imagine a better group of people to surround myself with — [teammates] who also make me a better person.”

Photo submitted by Truman Athletics Junior Paul Province looks to return the ball to a pair of Rockhurst University competitors Sunday as the ‘Dogs closed out their home schedule. Province and doubles partner sophomore Gavin Hatter picked up Truman’s only win on the day. Jin reflected on her special tennis memory during her freshman year. She was not in the starting lineup, and she played at the No. 2 spot when one player couldn’t play in that match. Jin ended up winning the deciding match. She reached a turning point after that match and against their next opponent

Drury University — a nationally ranked team — she managed to find herself at the No. 2 spot again. After special memories like this — personal achievements, goals met and unmet, disappointment and excitement — Jin and Thome said they look forward to making the most of

their last match of their tennis careers. The women are 3-12 overall and 1-4 in conference, and the men sit at 2-13 overall and 0-4 in conference. The ‘Dogs play GLVC opponent Drury University at 11 a.m. on April 15 in Springfield, Missouri, for the last match of the season.

No discriminating against a dynasty

BY JEREMY JACOB Staff Writer The term ‘dynasty’ is one of the most disputed definitions in sports today. Teams have successful championship runs throughout a prolonged period of time and fans and pundits try to put the team’s success into a historical perspective, favoring one team’s run over another to make the ultimate determination of who really is the best of the best. Despite the disagreement over the criteria for a sport’s dynasty, there are some periods in sports history that are widely recognized as a once-in-a-lifetime team — incomparable to those be-

fore it, setting the standard for all to come after it. When it comes to dynasties in college basketball, the University of California-Los Angeles men’s basketball team won 10 national titles from 1963-1975, including seven straight under Head Coach John Wooden, which is considered one of the best runs in the history of sports. Yet another college program deserves the same admiration as the UCLA Bruins — Geno Auriemma’s Huskies. The University of Connecticut women’s basketball team was eliminated from the NCAA tournament two weeks ago by Mississippi State University after advancing to the Final Four. Losing meant the UConn women wouldn’t raise their fifth banner in as many seasons, and the end of their NCAA-record 111 game winning streak. Even though two streaks came to an end, UConn still extended its streak of Final Fours to 10 seasons, and earned its twelfth consecutive 30-win season. The team still has claim to 11 national titles in the last 23 years and 20 firstround picks since Auriemma took the helm in 1995. Overall, this has been one of the most dominant programs in college basketball. See COLUMN, page 9

Bulldogs complete ninth doubleheader sweep of 2017.

Overall record: 28-16 GLVC record: 11-7

Christa Reisinger Sophomore centerfielder Christa Reisinger picked up her second career GLVC Player of the Week honor, earning notice with a .650 batting average in Truman’s six-game stretch this week. Reisinger went 13-for-20 at the plate, three of those as doubles, and scored nine times, also driving in four runs. Reisinger tallied a .667 on-base percentage, and limited opponents’ chances to reach the bases with a perfect week on defense, going nine-for-nine in fielding opportunities.

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