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Nixon cuts budget By Clayton Berry Staff Writer
Missouri Secondary and Higher education departments will potentially be impacted because Missouri Governor Jay Nixon announced Sept. 15 he will withhold more than $57 million in state funds. Nixon made this announcement in response to the Missouri General Assembly’s decision to override 13 bill vetoes during its annual veto session Sept. 14. Several bills are expected to reduce state revenue, so Nixon proactively withheld an equivalent amount of funds from other state programs. Nixon withheld the funds because he said the General Assembly did not take certain tax breaks into account when overriding vetoes on certain bills, according to the Sept. 15 news release from the Governor’s Office. The news release cited two bills as the primary reasons for this. The first is Senate Bill 641 — which will give tax refunds to farmers for certain disaster-related situations — and has a projected cost of $51.7 million. The second is SB 1025, which will cause a loss of $5.7 million because of a reduction in sales tax for yoga, dancing and other instructional classes. The news release also said the reduced sales tax will lead to a $1.9 million cut in Prop C educational funds. Therefore, the total expected loss in funds will be $59.1 million, according to the news release. “When [the legislature] decides to spend money on tax breaks, that money has to come from other places,” Nixon said in the news. The news release also has a full list, titled “Fiscal Year 2017 Expenditure Restrictions — September,” which shows where the state funding cuts will come from. See BUDGET, Page 4
Photo by Emily Merkle/TMN Students gather around tables in the Student Union Building Georgian Rooms to eat Korean cuisine. A record number of 150 students ate at the Korean-American Student Association’s second annual Korean restaurant.
Korean-American students host restaurant Emily Merkle Staff Writer
A record number of 150 students got tickets for the Korean-American Student Association’s second annual Korean Restaurant in the Student Union Building Georgian Rooms Oct. 2. The Korean-American Student Association wanted the Truman student body to learn more about their culture. Free admission tickets were handed out the week before the event to the students. The restaurant included tea, an appetizer, a choice from two main dishes and a presentation about Korean culture. Junior Sunwoo Kim, Korean-American Student Association president, said the organization aims to teach others about Korean culture. Kim said currently the group has 15 members, five of whom serve as an executive board. He said the club also hosts social events and fundraisers throughout the year.
Kim said all members of the organization spent the two days leading up to the restaurant preparing the dishes, and the members then acted as servers during the restaurant with a few students acting as MCs for the presentation. Kim said all attendees were served yuja tea, which has a cinnamon flavor, and a fried rice cake appetizer called tteek ggo chi which is comprised of rice, red pepper paste and sesame oil. Kim said attendees were given a choice of entrée between bibimbab — a dish of spinach, zucchini, cucumber, mushroom, rice, red paper paste and sometimes meat — and bulgogi — sirloin, green onions, sesame oil, garlic and a spicy sauce. Kim said he hopes students who attended the event enjoyed the food. He said he also hopes students learned something about Korean culture. Yung-hwal Park, Korean-American Student Association faculty adviser, said about 120 students attended the restaurant event last year, and the reviews of the food were good. Park said
this year’s event was a little bigger. Park said the members worked hard to prepare the dishes for the restaurant. He said some members drove to Columbia, Missouri, to buy ingredients from a Korean grocery store. Park said all members of the organization are involved in preparation and work together on many aspects to get the event running. He said the two main dishes offered this year are two of the most popular korean dishes in Korea. Park said the restaurant is the largest event the organization hosts each year. He said another event the organization is looking forward to is a fundraiser selling Korean coffee, which is much sweeter than American coffee. Park said many Americans might not have had exposure to Korean culture, and the Korean-American Student Association aims to provide opportunities for students to learn about the culture. He said the organization also aims to enhance the relationship among cultures on campus.
City Council approves budget, property transfer By Rachel Fechter
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Kirksville City Council approved two new resolutions on Monday. One of the resolutions passed was the 2017 Kirksville tourism budget, and the other passed was a property transfer between the city, A.T. Still University and Forest Lake Area Trail System. Regarding the 2017 tourism budget, Kirksville City Manager Mari Macomber said the total budget will be $177,673. Macomber said $22,000 will be budgeted for tourism partnership, which will help organizations to put on events. Macomber said the tourism office spends about $40,000 in marketing, and the rest of the budgeted money goes toward things like trade shows, salaries, installing lighting for new “Welcome to Kirksville” signs, office space, copy systems, janitorial services and utilities. Macomber said the events this budgeted money has benefited in the past have been Truman State University Greek Life events, tractor pulls, triathlons and the Northeast Missouri Beauty Pageant. “If you have an idea and your organization is doing an event and you want to build and expand it, the tourism partnership is a way you can maybe reach more people or attract more participants,” Macomber said. Macomber said the other resolution approving a property transfer got approved so FLATS can build a trail spanning from Thousand Hills State Park to Osteopathy Street. Macomber said the city will take ownership of the land, but FLATS will design the trail. “FLATS has applied for money to actually do the trail,” Macomber said. “We don’t know where that’s at yet, so we don’t have a date for when they’re going to start construction.”
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Sororities host annual softball tournament
CORRECTION In last week’s edition of The Index on page 4, we said Alpha Kappa Psi, a business fraternity, hosted a vigil to mourn victims of police brutality. The vigil actually was hosted by Kappa Alpha Psi, a social and service fraternity.
CITY COUNCIL IN BRIEF
The City Council approved a resolution authorizing usage of the Kirksville Revolving Loan Funds to finance building improvements and equipment contingent upon the Missouri Department of Economic Development’s approval. The City Council approved an ordinance for land purchased at 2523 S. Franklin St. to build a minor subdivision.
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Photo by Aerin Johnson/ TMN Top: A player in the Frats at Bat softball tournament steps up to the plate. Frats at Bat is an annual event hosted by Sigma Kappa and Alpha Gamma Delta. Left: Several members of Alpha Gamma Delta walk toward the fields at North Park Complex. The sororities raised money for the Sigma Kappa Foundation, which raises money to fund Alzheimer’s research, and the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation, which raises money for diabetes research and education. Bottom: The winning team from the sorority bracket, AGD and Fam, poses with its trophy. There were two brackets within the tournament this year — the sorority bracket and the fraternity bracket, which Sigma Phi Epsilon won.
The City Council appointed Truman mathematics professor Tony Vazzana to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a three-year term. The City Council approved a consultant agreement with Benton & Associates for a Water Storage and Distribution System Engineering Report. The City Council approved a bid from Tank Industry Consultants to clean and inspect and for structural evaluation of the Kirksville High School water tower. The City Council approved a bid for pavement replacement and renovation of the police department parking lot at McPherson and Marion streets.
STUDENT SENATE IN BRIEF
Senior Liam Hazen and sophomore Andy Ferrini were appointed as Voting Senators. Freshmen Jacob Harris, Deanna Schmidt and Quinlin Brown were appointed as freshmen senators. Senior Alyssa Aunspaugh was appointed as Public Relations director. Junior Ben Terrell resigned as External Relations chair.
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The Senate approved the committee membership slate.
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Mark your calendar Oktoberfest
4-6 p.m. Oct. 7 Parking lot between Centennial Hall and Barnett Hall Truman State University will host its annual Oktoberfest Oct. 7. Truman will give away free Fitz’s root beer in collectable Oktoberfest mugs. Attendees can walk around to different booths and listen to music.
Study Abroad Fair
Noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 11 Student Union Building Georgian Room A Students can attend the fair to learn about more than 500 study abroad opportunities. Those interested in attending have the opportunity to talk to study abroad advisers, program sponsors and students who have studied abroad in the past.
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“Political Kanye West is an artist correctness” conceals issues Eboni Miller
Ben Wallis “Political correctness” is — judging by the innumerable reports in the mainstream media — a scourge upon college campuses nationwide. We hear that students are incapable of considering political views different from their own and in many cases attempt to suppress them. Protests against “controversial” campus speakers are used as evidence of this phenomenon. Last week, demonstrations against conservative activist Allen West at Saint Louis University received just such an interpretation. However, an emphasis on “political correctness” obscures more than it reveals. Public discourse on college campuses has always been regulated, and protests are themselves instances of speech that bring attention to existing social inequalities. Protesting groups do not appeal to political correctness, but to anti-racism and social justice. Only by considering these issues — and discarding the inadequate concept of political correctness — can we understand student protests and the issues that motivate them. The controversy that developed around Allen West’s speaking engagement at SLU last Thursday demonstrates many of the characteristics typical of the political correctness narrative. West, a retired lieutenant colonel and FOX News pundit, complained in the days leading up to his speech that SLU administrators removed the phrase “radical Islam” on event flyers. A post on West’s personal website reads, “Folks, I’ve just been CENSORED.” In it, West speculates on “ill-conceived political correctness” and calls the university’s Muslim Student Association “an affiliate of the Muslim Brotherhood.” At his speech, many students participated in a peaceful walk-out. West went on to speak about the threat posed by radical Islam in America, according to a September 29 report by Fox2News.com. SLU’s Muslim Students’ Association released a statement condemning West’s remarks, drawing attention to the danger of such rhetoric in a climate of Islamophobia. Though West raised the specter of political correctness to describe his perceived censorship, does it explain what actually occurred? The idea of political correctness supposes that there is a virtual consensus on college campuses about what is acceptable to say and what is not. This can hardly be true in the case of SLU, however, as both the organizations that invited West to speak — the Young Republicans and the Young America’s Foundation — and those that organized the protest against him — the Muslim Students’ Association — are part of the same student body. What actually appears to exist is a struggle over the university’s values between groups with distinct political interests. And it is precisely the distinctiveness of these political interests that is erased when debate is drawn into the framework of political correctness. The Muslim Students’ Association’s critiques of Islamophobic rhetoric and its potential to cause violence are framed as simple opposition to “free speech.” The thrust behind an anti-racist critique or protest is to reveal conditions in society and on campus which create insecurities for marginalized groups. A discussion of political correctness cannot have this effect. Aside from the fact that the concept of political correctness distorts the terms of the debate and distracts from social inequalities, it also mistakes the real conditions of “free speech” present at the university. Although they might appear to be relatively open forums, universities have implicit limits to the topics available for discussion. Last November, a speech at SLU by an attorney for Planned Parenthood was moved off-campus under pressure from the university administration, according to a September 29 Riverfront Times article. Did such a speech conflict with the university’s values more than West’s? If so, how could such an appraisal be made? The concept of political correctness informs nothing here. Rather, it is more likely that dominant political interests prevailed. The power of donors and establishment groups within university administrations expose inconvenient and fundamental problems with the notion that universities are open to all forms of free speech. Institutional “values” are never clear, but they play a powerful role in what is said — or not said. And the groups that prove most decisive in struggles over values are rarely students at all. While Allen West might frame the controversy at SLU as one over “political correctness,” this term fails to illuminate actual events. General debates over political correctness confuse the real conditions under which political debate is conducted. It overlooks the social inequalities, political interests and institutional power imbalances that all contribute to constraining acceptable discourse. In this way, student protests do not attack “free speech” but expose the existing limitations to public speech and the groups that benefit from them. Only by engaging the substantial problems raised by protests — openly and honestly, without evasion or easy answers — can any solutions be arrived at. Talk of political correctness is only a barrier.
Ben Wallis is a junior poltical science and history major from Troy, Mo.
Yes, I said it, the best! From what I’ve observed throughout Kanye’s career, people are forever doubting his genius. I grew up listening to Kanye from his first album, “The College Dropout.” My dad introduced me to his music when I was little. Ever since then I never looked back. And it wasn’t just me and my dad who were die-hard fans — it was both my parents and all six of my siblings as well. I remember my dad playing the clean version of “The College Dropout” on my way to school. “Spaceship” was my favorite song on the album, and I became a fan that very day. Kanye has always brought something new to hip hop, whether it is his music strategies, fashion or even powerful conversation — you can always expect something new and innovative from his work. One of the reasons I’m such a fan of Kanye as a person is because he is the definition of a hard-working innovator. He recorded the song “Through The Wire” while his jaw was wired shut weeks after a car accident. Not many artists would take that risk, and that itself shows us the individuality of his work and his sheer dedication. It’s quite unexpected. According to Vox, Kanye considers “the best, ideal, most greatest instrument ever to be the human voice” and he showcases that through every inch of his music. A traditional hip-hop track consists of an instrumental beat and a vocal. What makes Kanye so awesome is he doesn’t limit his songs to just singing and rapping. He fills every single part of his songs with the human voice, and it constantly advances hip-hop to another level. “The College Dropout” was released in 2004. It’s an hour and sixteen minutes, and 21 tracks. It’s a long album, but a great listen. One of the hits from that album, “Jesus Walks,” won a Grammy and a BET nomination for best gospel artist. How many rap artists do you know who are that versatile musically? The ARC music choir is featured in the song, and they fill the song inch to inch with their vocals. According to Vox, they become “the baseline, percussion and the melody of this track.” He even layers the track with more vocal samples, such as a military drill sergeant
shouting orders. He often layers vocals throughout the second album as well. West was the single producer on “The College Dropout,” but as you listen to more of his work, you can hear a shift in his third and fourth album “Graduation” and “808’s and Heartbreak.” In his fifth album “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy,” one of his songs “Runaway” takes a traditional structure of a rap song and completely flips it upside down. Can you see what I see now? Within this song he distorts his voice to make himself sound like a distorted guitar. Now fastforwarding to his latest album “The Life of Pablo,” his song “Ultralight Beam” is a combination of everything I’ve described previously. The layered tracks, gospel choirs, distorted voice and auto-tune as well. This technique is what puts Kanye on the radar as a musical innovator — it shows just how underrated Kanye is on a grand scale. Instead of recording an actual choir, he creates his own, with Kirk Franklin and Chance the Rapper taking the lead. Most say that this song was his best work to date, with the only rival song being “Jesus Walks.” Kanye started his career as a producer with no one thinking he would be one of the best rappers alive, but ever since he decided to create “Through The Wire” with his jaw wired shut, no one can quite live up to and compete with his innovation. Even now, he’s still trying to break more barriers with music. Most people choose to hate Kanye because they mistake his confidence for arrogance. Most people who say that also choose not to listen to his work or acknowledge his accomplishments to back his confidence. He is one of the reasons I find confidence in myself everyday. He finds ways to be so unique through his music and fashion and could care less what anyone thinks. Many of his interviews are quite prophetic. They allow you to dive into the mind that creates shoes that sell in less than two hours, according to CNBC. He’s the kind of artist who wins 21 grammys and creates a fashion show that continues for four seasons. Here’s a couple of my favorite quotes by Kanye — “If you have power, you should empower ... The power is in the people ... The people chose me to be the people’s champ.” This quote shows that he’s not a narcissist, he’s more of a people person, and his life and personality are relatable because he has also started from the bottom. My all time favorite has to be, “If you’re a fan of Kanye you’re a fan of yourself.” Kanye doesn’t just talk, he empowers himself and encourages people to do the same. In terms of fashion, hip-hop and self-worth, his work speaks for itself.
Eboni Miller is a junior justice systems major from St. Louis, Mo.
Kanye West is narcissistic
Katie Puryear As a Taylor Swift fan, it should be abundantly clear how I feel about Kanye West. I remember the morning after the 2009 Video Music Awards all too well. I was in seventh grade, and as a card-carrying Swiftie, everyone wanted to know my reaction to Kanye jumping on stage, taking the microphone away from Taylor and telling the whole world she didn’t deserve to win Best Female Video for “You Belong With Me.” It was rough for 12-year-old me to watch my idol get belittled like that and subsequently have to defend her. And it was just as rough for me this summer to watch Kanye still obsessively try to ruin her career with the drama surrounding his song “Famous” and its music video. Ignoring all the other disgusting aspects of that video, putting the image of Taylor’s naked body next to Kanye’s in bed, after she has told him she wants no part of this narrative, is symbolically raping her. It’s saying her “no” means nothing to him. No amount of talent makes that okay. I’m not arguing Kanye isn’t culturally important, or his music isn’t innovative or he doesn’t have a right to speak his mind. He’s been pursuing music as long as I’ve been alive, and he’s been releasing critically acclaimed and commercially successful music since “The College Dropout” in 2004. I’m saying his ego is so vastly overinflated it compromises his sense of right and wrong, and his talent in other areas doesn’t excuse his lack of morality.
The man calls himself Yeezus, for goodness’ sake. He posed as Jesus for the cover of Rolling Stone in 2006. He thinks of himself as God, and therefore, he can do no wrong. Kanye thinks his opinion is the ultimate truth, and while that’s not true, he does have a right and a duty as a cultural influence to voice what he thinks. I’m not saying he shouldn’t have opinions about what art is, about who should win awards, about problems in the music industry or about anything else. In today’s world, it’s impossible to separate artists from their message. It’s impossible to separate the art from the artist, and as an important cultural figure, Kanye should have a message. If that means he doesn’t think Taylor Swift should win an award, so be it. As an adult, he should be able to express his opinions respectfully. But he can’t. And his talent cannot justify his lack of respect for other people. It’s not like you have a “talent” bucket and a “morality” bucket, and if one is overflowing, you can use the surplus in the other. The two are inseparable. You can’t talk about Kanye without talking about his incredibly overinflated ego. You can’t talk about Kanye without his long history of interrupting awards shows, beginning with the MTV European Music Awards in 2006. You can’t talk about Kanye without talking about his music video for “Famous,” which he calls art and I call symbolic rape. You can tell me how great his music, his influence and his voice are until you’re blue in the face, and I won’t argue with you on that. The fact of the matter is, no amount of talent excuses anyone, even Kanye West, from being a deplorable human being.
Katie Puryear is a junior English major from Kirkwood, Mo.
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BUDGET | Missouri governor Jay Nixon’s withholding of more than $57 million in state funds comes with implications Continued from page 1 The list shows restrictions for 13 items — eight of which are part of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as well as the Department of Higher Education. Another two are listed as capital improvement projects for the University of Missouri and Missouri State University, which will lose $4.5 and $1.875 million, respectively. Dave Rector, Truman State University Vice President for Administration Finance and Planning, said he doesn’t think any funds were withheld from Truman this September. Rector said Nixon already appropriated funds for Truman’s upcoming projects, primarily the Greenwood Autism Center. Rector said most of the funds Nixon withheld are from newer programs, such as the program funding restrictions placed on the University of Missouri-Columbia’s medical centers and veterinary equipment purchases. When withholding state funds related to higher education, Rector said most Missouri governors, including Nixon, start with recent or less critical University funding requests and programs, particularly things not yet incorporated into the state budget. Rector said the next step for governors would be to restrict state funds from areas pertaining to the current operating budget, which he said is unlikely to happen any time soon unless the state budget declines. He said it is possible for the next Missouri governor to release or add onto the withheld funds, but
said it is unlikely because the new governor would probably listen to the advice from the governor’s staff. “This really doesn’t affect Truman too much,” Rector said. “But it is a bad sign, especially if the state budget gets less revenue.” State Senator Brian Munzlinger, R-18, said he believed the tax cuts were necessary to encourage state economic growth. Munzlinger said Nixon should not blame the General Assembly for being the reason to withhold state funds, since he said Nixon is not engaged with legislators during their budgetary process enough to communicate with them about budget prioritization. This, he said, is also partly why the governor withholds funds from areas such as education instead of areas Munzlinger prefers to fund. He also said former Missouri State Auditor Tom Schweich sued Nixon for similar actions in 2011. Munzlinger said the most direct impact of the current state budget cuts to Adair County will probably be on school transportation. He said the Expenditure Restrictions list cited school transportation to get a $16.5 million funding restriction. Munzlinger said he thinks this won’t affect Truman, but will certainly affect local primary and secondary schools — particularly schools in rural Missouri. “I would like to see someone in the governor’s position communicate with Missouri’s legislators,” Munzlinger said.
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Democracy is not a stand-alone institution hidden inside a paper-filled ballot box — it is a valuable practice whose effects are felt at every level of society. The process of voting is just as much about electing leaders and passing laws as it is about communicating how citizens view society’s problems. But when people in a democratic society don’t vote, their voices are softened or ignored, and power flows from the majority to the minority. America’s voter turnout in the November 2012 elections was 57.5 percent of those eligible, according to the Bipartisan Policy Center. The age group that includes most college students, 18-24 year-olds, voted even less frequently at 38 percent in 2012, according to the Census Bureau. This lack of participation is not only patriotically disappointing — it’s also dangerous, as the millions of dollars in donations politicians receive fill the vacuum left by apathy. We, the Truman Media Network Editorial Board, urge all readers to educate themselves about the voting process, their choices and cast their opinions into the ballot box. The 2016 election is important in history, as society’s tensions have risen during the past four years. America faces increasing police brutality, a weak economic recovery, rising national debts and climate change. Other nations are also going through periods of instability, seen through England’s “Brexit,” Japan’s negative interest rates and the Greek reactions to austerity. Unprecedented solutions that address these problems are urgently needed to prevent future suffering, and many of the people who will direct these solutions happen to have their names appear on ballots. The 2016 election is also unusual in the candidates we have to choose from. There are two powerful third parties — the Green Party and the Libertarian Party — that provide voters who are dissatisfied with the major parties to voice their
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Photo by Johanna Burns/ TMN Minor Detail sang a capella at the Red Barn Arts and Crafts Festival. This year marked the 42nd annual Red Barn Arts and Crafts Festival in Kirksville. Every fall for the last 42 years, the Red Barn Arts and Crafts Festival appears like magic along Kirksville’s downtown square. This one-day event gives people from near and far a chance to experience a variety of arts, crafts, foods and performances by vendors from across the state. The festival might seem to appear and disappear out of thin air, but few people realize the amount of work or months of preparation volunteers put in to make it possible. Brooke Kelsey, 2016 Red Barn Arts and Crafts Festival Chair, said the planning process for Red Barn begins in January when they begin editing all of the brochures and flyers to reflect the next year’s dates. Kelsey said the Red Barn Arts and Crafts Festival Committee also send out vendor applications to the people who have previously showed at Red Barn. Kelsey said this way those people get first call on where they would like their booth to be. New vendors can receive applications online or by calling to request one, she said. Kelsey said the next step in preparing for Red Barn is a process called jurying. When applications for a vendor spot begin coming in, around April, the committee goes over the applications and determines if the materials are handmade, Kelsey said. She said one of the requirements to having a booth at Red Barn is a vendor’s wares must be completely handmade — nothing they sell can be mass-produced. Meanwhile, Kelsey said Judy Neuweg, Kirksville Arts Center director, begins the logistical process of confirming requests with City Council and the Farmer’s Market. Kelsey said beginning in May, the planning committee meets once a month and includes coordinators for entertainment, public relations, volunteer coordinators, logistics, food vendors and judges. Starting in September, the committee meets a couple times to finalize all the details, Kelsey said. She said the morning of the event, the volunteers arrive around 5 a.m. help set up and stay until clean-up around 4:30 p.m. Volunteer positions include working in the information booth, collecting trash,
setting up and tearing down tables, and working in the Kids Korner. Kelsey said she and the rest of the volunteers spend the day troubleshooting any issues that might arise, such as confirming vendors only sell handmade goods or that they aren’t blocking businesses, as well as handling vendor disagreements. “It’s a pretty smooth process,” Kelsey said. “It’s a lot of stuff that all comes together for one really big day.” Volunteer Anne Barlow worked in the information booth, answering questions and directing people to the correct places. She said she has been working with the Red Barn Arts and Crafts Festival committee for eight years, but she first started volunteering with the Kirksville Arts Association after she retired and became involved in Community Chorus.
Barlow said Red Barn wouldn’t be possible without volunteers. Barlow said she volunteers over 100 hours per month at various places throughout the community. “I needed something to do with my time,” Barlow said. “It’s all about volunteering because when you retire, if you go home and sit on the couch, you become part of the couch and you’re gone.” Barlow said she helps organize Red Barn throughout the year by helping with the mailing, including printing material, stuffing envelopes, addressing envelopes and sending them out. She said she also pays attention during the event and makes suggestions for the next year.
“People, they don’t have a clue what has to go on in order to pull something off like this,” Barlow said. “This is the 42nd ... year of Red Barn, and it’s gotten bigger and better every year.” Barlow said because Red Barn coincides with Truman State University Family Day there are usually 8,000 to 10,000 extra people in town. Each vendor receives a packet, prepared and collected by volunteers, that includes the pictures of the wares the vendors sent in with their applications, a sign that must be hung on their booth, policy statements, brochures, surveys and judging information, Barlow said. There were a total of seven awards given at the festival. First Place Fine Art (2D), First Place Fine Art (3D) and First Place Crafts were each given with a $250 prize — Best of Show was given with a $300 prize — First Time Exhibitor was given with a $200 prize — Crafts Honorable Mention and Student Art Award were each given with a $175 prize, according to Kirksville Arts Association website. Julie Mikolajczak, hospitality volunteer and former Red Barn Arts and Crafts Festival chair, said there were a lot of first-time exhibitors at the festival this year, maybe because Red Barn coincided with Family Day, which took place later in the year than usual. She said this year there were 30 first-time vendors and 68 returning vendors. The maximum amount of vendors the festival can accommodate is 108, she said. Mikolajczak said as a hospitality volunteer, she makes sure all the vendors have food and water because many of them are not able to slip away during the day for food. Mikolajczak said sometimes vendors and volunteers don’t show up, but mostly everything runs smoothly. Mikolajczak said most volunteers are associated with the arts council, though they have a lot of volunteers from Truman. “It does take a lot of people, and it does take a lot of time,” Mikolajczak said. “And at this point it’s a pretty welloiled machine, but there’s always something.”
Photo by Johanna Burns/ TMN Volunteers patroll to ensure the festival ran smoothly. Occasionally, disputes over sales have to be settled.
Photo by Johanna Burns/ TMN Banners were hung around The Square. People from near and far came to experience the festival.
Photo by Johanna Burns/ TMN Volunteers Julie Mann runs the information booth. Here, visitors could ask about the 108 vendors.
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Equestrian team saddles up for first hunt show of season 6
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2016
BY COURTNEY KAUFFMAN
Costello said the team can travel with horses if the hosting school is short a couple horses, because Truman owns their own horses, but she said not having to always travel with their own horses keeps the program affordable. Costello said riders move up in divisions individually based on the points they gain throughout the regular season. After the regular season, riders who moved up a division compete against each other at regional competitions. Winners from the regional competitions move on to zone competitions — which include riders from a larger section of the country — and winners of the zone competitions move on to national competitions. Costello said Truman’s team normally has one or two riders make it to nationals each year. This year, nationals will take place during the first weekend in May at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Costello said there are many sponsors at nationals who provide educational and professional information to riders who want to continue in the industry. She said students involved in the team normally don’t become professional riders but keep horses in their life as a hobby or have a career associated with horses in some aspect.
“Truman is just not set up to produce a lot of riders and trainers,” Costello said. “We are set up to produce professionals who might also like horses.” Costello said she has been coaching the team for 10 years. Costello was a Truman student when the coach position became available, and she was hired right after graduation. She said she also teaches equinerelated courses. Senior Molly Gustafson, Equestrian Team president, said she joined the team her freshman year and has been able to make her experience as president into what she personally wanted to accomplish. Gustafson said she focused on developing the showing team, making it an open team for all levels and increasing openness. Gustafson said she had an extensive riding career before Truman. She said a big factor in choosing Truman was the team and the ability to bring her own horse, Riley, to Truman because Truman allows students to board horses. Gustafson said the team practices Monday through Friday at 4:30 p.m. but has a flexible schedule to fit student needs. She said the team has 70 members who get to ride two to three times a week to preserve the workload of the horses. Members are expected to complete six practices in the two weeks leading up to horse shows, she said. Gustafson said her favorite aspect of the team is the horse shows, because she enjoys seeing riders accomplish their goals. “I love getting to watch a girl get on a horse she may have never ridden before, and go in and accomplish all the skills and all the traits we’ve been working on,” Gustafson said. “I love seeing that gratification of ‘I put the work into it, and here’s what I got out of it.’” She said she especially loves when competitions are hosted at Truman because Truman’s horses get to interact with new riders. Gustafson said the University Farm has about 30 horses, but only about 15 are involved in shows, while the rest are too young, retired horses or used for other purposes. “This sport would be nothing without our horses, and I think that’s how you distinguish a real horse person from someone else — the appreciation for horses,” Gustafson said. “I feel so blessed we have an incredible herd of horses I could ride on any given day and every single one of them has a little special place in my heart.” Gustafson said the team is not accepting new members during the show season, but after midterm break anyone interested should reach out to Gustafson or Costello.
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Submitted Photo Above: Senior equestrian team president Molly Gustafson jumps her horse, Riley, over a fence in practice. Coach Emily Costello said at Western or stock shows, each class has rail work and a pattern to complete, and fence jumping is a component of the English and hunt shows by riders of a high enough level where they are judged on their fluidity. Left: The Equestrian Team poses at the University Farm. This year’s team has 70 members who have practices 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday at the University Farm.
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Riders are saddling up on Truman State University’s Equestrian Team for the first hunt show of the season. The show will take place Oct. 8-9 at the University Farm. Truman participates in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association, an organization of about 400 colleges and 10,000 riders throughout the United States and Canada. The IHSA promotes competition for riders of all skill levels, who compete individually and as teams at regional, zone and national levels, according to ihsainc.com. The association was founded on the principle that any college student should be able to participate in horse shows regardless of their financial status or riding level, and it emphasizes learning, sportsmanship and fun, according to ihsainc.com. Equestrian Team coach Emily Costello said the team has riders from every type of riding background. Costello said students’ experience ranges from none to experience showing their own horses or participation in barrel racing, speed events, cross country riding or hunter-jumper events. “We really value riders across the spectrum in terms of their riding experience and their background,” Costello said. “We need all of those riders to be part of our team so that they can not only do well individually, but also for our team.” Costello said the shows combine individual sport elements with team elements. She said there are different levels. Riders in each level earn individual points, she said, while the coach chooses one rider from each level whose points go toward the overall team score. Costello said the difference between the type of show is the type of saddle used. At Western or stock shows, Costello said each class has rail work and a pattern to complete. She said the patterns become more intricate with higher divisions. Fence jumping is a component of the English and hunt shows by riders of a high enough level, she said, where they are judged on their fluidity. Costello said the team travels throughout the school year to horse shows within the region, which consists of Missouri, southern Illinois, southern Iowa and eastern Kansas. The school hosting the show provides the horses, she said, meaning riders do not know the horses they will be riding until they draw horses. She said riders are judged on equitation — how correctly they ride the horse — and their ability to control an unfamiliar animal.
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The members who participated in the 2016 Stock Show Sunday, Oct. 1, show off their awards. The first hunt show of the season will take place this weekend.
Throwback Thursday: The evolution of grades The Mar. 24, 1965 edition of the Index had the headline, “707 Students Earn Honors; 58 Make All E’s.” Imagine getting your grades for the semester and having a column of “E’s” to describe how well you did in a class. Many would assume the teacher had meant to press the “D” or “F” key and simply forgot that “E” isn’t an option. But in the 1960s, your “A” would have been an “E,” which means in the 1964-65 winter quarter, 58 students achieved a 4.0 GPA. The “E” used here stood for Excellent. There was also an “S” — which “C” eventually replaced — and it meant a student’s work was Satisfactory.
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In the 1964-65 quarter, 176 students had a combination of “E’s” and “S’s,” giving them a 3.5 GPA or above. That means 473 students achieved at least a 3.0 GPA with straight “S’s”. The scale then continued with “M” for Mediocre, an “I” for Insufficient and an “F” for Failure, which is the only one that seemed to stick throughout the years. We hope to see more straight “E’s” from Truman State University’s students this semester and encourage students to continue their hard work studying for classes.
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BOLD lifestyles Meet Jeffrey Seppala BY COURTNEY KAUFFMAN Lifestyles Text Editor index.featureseditor@gmail.com
Jeffrey Seppala has a bachelor’s degree in music from Biola University, a master’s in music from University of North Carolina School of the Arts, and a Doctorate of Musical Arts in voice performance and pedagogy from the University of Colorado Boulder. He teaches applied voice, vocal diction and vocal pedagogy. Before joining Truman State University, Seppala taught at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and has performed in works from the early Baroque to contemporary premieres.
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How did you end up at Truman State University? I greatly enjoyed teaching at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley last year, [but] I decided for a myriad of reasons it would be best to search for a new position. There were a few positions I was interested in and almost accepted until I spoke with my brother-in-law, who happens to be a guidance counselor. After I mentioned to him there was an opening at Truman State University, he said ‘Oh, you have to apply.’ Upon my visit, I met with the wonderful faculty and heard about the quality of students. The decision was not an easy one, but I am extremely pleased with my choice and excited to be at Truman.
Have we lived up to the hype? Absolutely! My colleagues have been tremendously welcoming, and the students at Truman are hard-working and focused. They sometimes even over-stress their studies to a fault. I try to encourage my students to keep their life priorities in perspective — place as much time and concern into their studies, but with a correct understanding of its place in their lives and a focus on their life goals as they enjoy the ride of life. What originally interested you in music? In teaching? You know, I don’t know if I had an option, in a good way. I started playing violin when I was three and was in boys’ choirs by age four. I loved it and still do. I find when people come to me with vocal problems, trauma, injuries or just a desire to develop their voice, their personal insecurities or issues often have a direct correlation with their voice. When I see a student gaining vocal freedom and believing they can actually sing, they start livening up, their speaking voice changes, their personality starts changing, and I love that. I’m not a counselor in any way, I’m a very technical vocal teacher, and yet I get to see people start changing as a result of them finding their free voice. I love the freedom it brings to their life, and their enjoyment in music runs parallel with this journey. Have you seen a difference in the jobs you’ve had? As a performer singing opera and musical theater you have to travel around a lot, and even though I loved it, it’s not very family-orientated. So I pursued my doctorate so that I can do my other love — teaching. However, my greatest joy in teaching is one-on-one vocal instruction. In vocal lessons, I tell my students that as long as you work your hardest the grades will reflect your dedication. It is when voice students focus solely upon their grades that they tend to lock down instead of opening up, and that can be difficult for vocal development. As long as they go for it, they accomplish both.
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Come on now, of course “Come on Eileen” by Dexys Midnight Runners had to top this list. Even though many people have no idea what the lyrics are saying for most of the song, the chorus never seems to be anything less than screamed at the top of your lungs.
“Who Let the Dogs Out” by the Baha Men. Who wouldn’t let this song onto our list? Though it might be a guilty pleasure, you still find yourself singing along.
What has been your favorite work to perform? The generic answer is typically ‘the one you’re working on right now,’ [which] has almost always been true for me. I will be performing Haydn’s ‘Creation’ in October in Colorado. I’ve never sung that before so it’s really interesting. One of my favorite pieces to perform was Falstaff — this 400-pound character who is overbearing, boisterous and disgusting. It is fabulous playing a part so different from who I am. Another fun role was portraying the stepfather in Rossini’s Cinderella, “La Cenerentola.” Is there a style of music you enjoy teaching or performing more? There’s not. I love opera, but I also like musical theater an immense amount. The training I give to my students is geared to what they would like to go into and their specific vocal goals. For my performing, I’ve primarily sung classically, — however, I enjoy rock and contemporary music as well, it’s just not where my voice goes. Everyone has a unique instrument and mine is not particularly geared or trained in that way. It would be like trying to play the tuba in a string quartet — it might not work very well. Do you have a favorite song? I have a couple favorite composers I like a lot. I greatly enjoy Verdi and Mahler. I like Wagner too. In musical theatre, I think Sondheim’s brilliant — I just love singing his music. Have any advice for students? I want them to go and explore life. Become lifelong learners now. Take advantage of classes we have for non-majors. Be in the voice class — explore music and art. It will enrich your mind and allow you to think more creatively, outside the box, in anything you do and will absolutely aid in any career. If you have any questions or are interested in performing, let me know.
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“Whoomp! (There It Is)” by Tag Team. There might not be deep lyrics to this one, but you just can’t have any kind of pep rally without this song to pump up the atmosphere — so whoomp! Here it is on our list.
“My Sharona” by The Knack might not be the most complex song ever written, but it does have a knack for getting stuck in your head. Plus, who doesn’t love jamming to this on road trips with friends?
“You Get What You Give” by New Radicals. A song often forgotten until heard when all the lyrics you didn’t know you knew come rushing back and you just have to sway along. Have you got the music in you?
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Soccer remains undefeated
BY SETH WOLFMEYER
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Truman State University’s women’s soccer team is undefeated this season after beating Rockhurst University and William Jewell University last weekend. Rockhurst also headed into the match undefeated before losing to Truman, making the Bulldogs the only team in the GLVC left without a loss in the season. The Bulldogs shut out Rockhurst and William Jewell, winning each match 1-0. Truman has shut out opponents a league-leading eight times with a strong defense while going 9-0-1. “We’ve given up two goals in the first eight games,” Head Coach Mike Cannon said. “So that makes it tough to lose if you don’t get scored on much.” Cannon said heading into the weekend, the team did not focus on Sunday’s match with Rockhurst before playing William Jewell Friday. William Jewell has struggled to collect wins thus far, dropping to 1-6-2 after losing to Truman by a score of 1-0. Cannon said despite their record, William Jewell has played many close matches this season. He said Jewell was going to be more challenging because they would have home field advantage and a turf field. Cannon said the team has played on turf a few times this year and has done so successfully, but feels more comfortable on grass. The Bulldogs scored the only goal of the game during the first half with a penalty goalkick by junior midfielder Kelsey Murphy. The goal was Murphy’s third
this season and marked Truman’s fifth win over William Jewell since 2013. The goal is one of the few scored by Truman in the first half of matches this season. Cannon said the team has largely relied on scoring in the second half. Rockhurst went into the match ranked 21st nationally with a 9-0-1 record while Truman was ranked 10th. The Bulldogs scored the match’s only point in the 57th minute of the game. Redshirt senior forward Stephanie Williams scored the goal with an assist by freshman defender Hanna Burke. Burke said the match against Rockhurst was a hard-fought battle. She said Rockhurst had many chances in the first half, but the Bulldogs’ defense managed to keep the Hawks scoreless. Burke said this gave Truman the opportunity to put everything together on offense and score. Defense has been the Bulldogs’ calling card this season, with junior goalkeeper Katie Mattingly chosen as the National Soccer Coaches Association of America player of the week for Div. II. Mattingly is the first Bulldog to receive the award since 2014. Mattingly said though the awards are nice, she would not be getting defensive awards without her teammates making it difficult for their opponents in front of her. Mattingly said the defensive success simply occurs because the team works very well together this year. Mattingly said Truman is becoming the team to beat in the conference, which is good for team morale, but players cannot become overconfident in their current standings. She said being the No. 1 team in the conference paints a target on their back, but she said she is confident in the team’s ability to win.
Golf completes busy week of competition BY CAROLINE KISER Staff Writer
The 2016 season has been a hectic one for the Truman State University Bulldogs women’s golf team. The ‘Dogs traveled to two tournaments last week to compete at the MidAmerica Intercollegiate Athletics Association Fall Preview and University of Missouri-St. Louis’ Oak Terrace Fall Invite. The women have yet another tournament to prepare for this coming weekend with the William Penn Fall Classic up next on the schedule. Junior Amanda Ressel said she thinks the season is off to a great start despite the challenge of a hectic schedule. Ressel said it has been a demanding task to keep up with school and missed classes between all the traveling, but she said the team knew to expect this kind of challenge. “I think fatigue isn’t as big of a factor as stress to make time for everything,” Ressel said. “The great thing about this team is that no matter how stressful things get, the girls are always supporting each other on and off the course.” Freshman Lindsey Repp said she agrees that time management is the
most demanding part of the sport right now. She said she is learning to adjust with the help of some older girls, but the combination of golf and school is more exhausting mentally rather than physically. Repp said the team has been getting into a groove come tee time, however, and learning to leave that extra stress behind when they hit the course. Coach Clint Fitzpatrick said he is impressed with how the women are holding their own through this stressful time. “Fatigue can definitely be a factor, but I think all of our ladies are well prepared for these events,” Fitzpatrick said. “This is what we have worked for all spring and summer so our preparation and conditioning will definitely pay off. It is nice to be in a rhythm and all of our ladies are playing as well as they have at any point this season. It is very exciting to be heading into the next event with momentum and confidence.” The Bulldogs played in the MIAA Fall Preview Sept. 27 at the Mules National Golf Course. The ‘Dogs finished 7th in a loaded field of 15 teams. Junior Nicolle Barmettler led the Bulldogs finishing in a tie for 18th out
of 87 total golfers. Within two days she had a score of 158. In her career, Barmettler has now been the top finisher for Truman in 20 of a possible 21 events, which include one win, 10 finishes in the top five, 15 in the top 15, and all 20 inside the top 20. Truman then had three players inside the top 40 including junior Stephanie Hulett in a tie for 32nd, sophomore Brooke Kelley in a tie for 38th and Repp in a tie for 38th. For Kelley and Repp, that marked new personal lows for both 18 holes and 36 holes. Ressel finished out for Truman in a tie for 72nd with a 36-hole total of 182.
“The great thing about this team is that no matter how stressful things get, the girls are always supporting each other on and off the course.” -Junior Amanda Ressel
“I am extremely pleased with how the team is doing,” Fitzpatrick said. “Every single lady on the team has worked extremely hard this fall, and it is great to see them shooting such
good scores and breaking their own personal records.” The week was not over for the Bulldogs, however. Three days later the team traveled to Pana, Illinois, where they placed 5th out of eight as a team in the UMSL Oak Terrace Fall Invitational. Barmettler finished in a tie for 15th with a two day score of 165. Barmettler was in a tie for 19th after round one, but she improved her score by seven strokes to finish in a tie at 15th. Hulett also finished in the top 20 at 20th with a 167. Repp finished 21st with a 169, Ressel 26th with a 175 and Kelley in a tie for 28th with a 177. Repp and Ressel set new personal bests — Repp for an 18-hole score and Ressel for a 36-hole mark. “The team has been playing great,” Barmettler said. “We have definitely improved from last year in both scoring averages and consistency. We have two more tournaments this fall, one in Oskaloosa, Iowa [William Penn] and one in Nashville, Tennessee [Trevecca Nazarene University]. I’m very excited to see how the team does at those events. I think if we can finish the season strong it will boost our team morale for the spring season.” Up next, the Bulldogs will compete in the William Penn Fall Classic Oct. 9-10 at Edmundson Golf Course in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
Submitted Photos Left: Junior Amanda Ressel tees off during a practice round last weekend. Ressel’s best finish came as 26th in the UMSL Oak Terrence Fall Invitational. Junior Nicholle Barmettler led the ‘Dogs in that tournament with a tie for 15th. Above: The five tournament qualifiers of the Truman State University golf team pose for a photo at the weekend tournament. Truman finished 7th out of 15 teams at the MIAA Fall Preview and 5th out of eight teams at the UMSL Oak Terrence Fall Invitational.
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Wild finish earns crucial GLVC win BY STEPHANIE HULETT Staff writer
Family Day at Truman State University brought a multitude of events to the Truman Campus, including a zip line, a banquet and more. For the final event on Family Day, Truman hosted a highlyanticipated football game between the Bulldogs and the four-time league champion University of Indianapolis Greyhounds. UIndy bested the Bulldogs the last four times the teams met, and Saturday the Bulldogs came looking to settle the score. Surpassing the expectations of many, the Truman Bulldogs played a close game and beat the Greyhounds 24-17. Truman quickly seized the lead in the first half, scoring two touchdowns caught by senior wide receiver Joey Schenck and junior wide receiver Jordan Jorgenson. With ten seconds left in the first half, UIndy finally answered and narrowed Truman’s lead to 14-7. The Greyhounds tied the game up in the third quarter, but the Bulldogs regained the lead off the first play of the fourth quarter when redshirt freshman quarterback Jaden Barr ran for a touchdown. In addition to the rushing touchdown, Barr made 15 completions for 156 yards and two touchdown passes. Soon after, the teams exchanged field goals, bringing the score to 24-17. During the final two-minute warning, the Greyhounds
gained momentum as they drove to the Truman goal line. On third and goal, Truman junior defensive lineman Brett Judkins came up with a sack on the UIndy quarterback for a loss of five yards. Immediately after the play, the UIndy quarterback spiked the ball in an effort to halt the clock without realizing it was fourth down, and the Bulldogs got the turnover. Following their nail-biting goal line stand, the Bulldogs took the narrow victory. With their fourth straight win, the Bulldogs improved their conference record to 3-0 and their overall record to 4-1. The ‘Dogs are one of only two GLVC teams with an undefeated conference record, the other being the Southwest Baptist University Bearcats, who the Bulldogs will face Saturday. The Bearcats currently hold first place in the GLVC and will likely be the Bulldogs’ toughest opponents yet. Head coach Gregg Nesbitt said Southwestern Baptist is a well-balanced team with a particularly good running back, and the Bulldogs will have to stay alert offensively and defensively to win. Nesbitt said, like UIndy, the Bearcats also possess a wellrounded quarterback, capable of running the ball or sending a pass. He said the game pits the No. 1 offense in the league, the Bearcats, against the No. 1 defense in the league, belonging to Tru-
man. He said when two No. 1 teams butt heads, “something’s gotta give.” To follow up Truman’s game Saturday, Nesbitt said the Bulldogs will face Michigan’s Grand Valley State, which is ranked second nationally in Div. II football. He said the Bulldogs are in the middle of a tough three-week stretch at the moment, but he said he expects the team to make it out just fine. “Our defense has been solid for a good three and a half years now,” Nesbitt said. “I think there’s a ‘culture of expectation’ ingrained in the players’ minds to perform well. Our biggest improvement this year has been our offensive side — they’ve been playing extremely well in third down situations. Our offense seems to be getting better every week, and our kicking team’s been pretty solid, too.” Moving into the next two games, Judkins said the team will stay focused and concentrate on one game at a time. He said the team’s goal is to always win one each week and by preparing well and looking only at the first task at hand, the team will be more relaxed and confident against two tough opponents. Senior offensive lineman Brad Wellman said the win against UIndy showed the team’s potential and grit. Wellman said Truman’s football team carries that attitude into every game, one week at
Photo by Rachel Steinhoff/ TMN Head coach Gregg Nesbitt hides a smile during Saturday’s upset victory over the University of Indianapolis. The ‘Dogs are now tied for first place in GLVC standings. a time, and the team will continue into the next weekend with that mindset. “We need to be 1-0 this week, like always,” Wellman said. “Sure, everyone’s going to be a little extra excited playing the only other undefeated team in conference, but the goal is always the same. At the end of
the day, it’s a big week, and we just need to focus on doing our individual jobs to the best of our abilities.” If Truman defeats Southwest Baptist University on Saturday, the Bulldogs will grab the No. 1 spot in the GLVC. Fans can listen to the live radio broadcast on 104.7 FM KRES at 1:00 p.m.
Photo by Rachel Steinhoff/ TMN Redshirt freshman quarterback Jaden Barr leads a drive in the redzone against Greyhound defenders. Barr had two touchdowns in the 24-17 victory, one rushing and one touchdown pass completion to junior wide receiver Jordan Jorgenson. Barr totaled 156 total yards for the Truman offense and sits at 793 yards through the first five games.
Men’s soccer splits in KC BY BROOKE BAILEY Staff Writer
Truman State University men’s soccer broke through its three-game losing streak last weekend, beating William Jewell College 3-1 on the road Friday. A goal by redshirt sophomore defender Brian Kane in the 22nd minute and one by redshirt junior Craig McLaurine in the 28th minute assisted by redshirt sophomore defender Ben Nivala, put the ‘Dogs ahead early. William Jewell responded with a goal in the 58th minute, but Truman put the game out of reach with junior midfielder Ben Rosenblatt scoring his first goal of the year ten minutes later. Nivala said the team worked hard to keep Jewell’s momentum to a minimum. The Cardinals attempted four fewer shots than the Bulldogs and
only attempted two corner kicks compared to Truman’s six. McLaurine said the key to the win at William Jewell was the great defensive effort that limited the Cardinals’ opportunities. McLaurine said the defensive momentum affected the other side of the field as well, creating more chances to score for the Truman offense. With little time to celebrate the win, the men traveled to Rockhurst Sunday for the hefty challenge of the No.1 team in the nation, losing 2-0 to the Hawks. Truman only attempted eight shots to Rockhurst’s 21. McLaurine said the ‘Dogs matched up well against Rockhurst, but in the end they knew Rockhurst would be a tough team to beat. McLaurine said the ‘Dogs came up just a little short on a few plays and fell to a great team.
As the Bulldogs’ co-captain, Kane said his team knew the impact this weekend would have in the upcoming hunt for postseason play. Kane said the win against Jewell was encouraging in this way, and had a lot of great moments for the ‘Dogs. “It was a total team effort from the beginning whistle to the end and was an important win for us,” Kane said. Coming off the much-needed victory, Kane said the ‘Dogs were feeling confident as they stepped onto Rockhurst territory. He said though the odds fell against the Bulldogs, Truman must find a way to be adaptable to hang with top teams. The ‘Dogs are now 4-5-1 overall and 2-5 in conference play as they surpass the halfway point of the season. They will host Saint Joseph’s College at 2:30 p.m. Friday, and the University of Indianapolis will come to town Sunday for another 2:30 p.m. GLVC matchup.
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Noon vs. Saint Joseph’s College Kirksville, MO
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Noon vs. Saint Joseph’s College Kirksville, MO
MEN’S SOCCER 10/7
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FOOTBALL 10/8
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VOLLEYBALL 10/7 7 p.m. vs. Maryville University
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10/8 3 p.m. vs. UMSL
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WOMEN’S TENNIS 10/8 - 10/9 Tournament at UMSL St. Louis, MO
Submitted Photo Children in Nigeria sport old Truman jerseys as they huddle during a game. The jerseys were donated through Samaritan’s Feet Youth Volleyball Mission, which has created volleyball leagues in six communities in Nigeria. BY RACHEL STEINHOFF Sports Text Editor tsusportseditor@gmail.com This summer, a group of young Nigerian boys stepped onto the concrete confines of a volleyball court in Lagos, Nigeria, with new, laced-up volleyball shoes, proudly sporting new jerseys like they had probably never owned from a far-away place they had probably never heard of. The jerseys read “Truman” in all capital letters from shoulder to shoulder on the back and bore the Bulldog logo across the right chest. There is no Truman in Lagos and, in fact, the city of almost 21 million people is lacking in general in terms of higher education. This team of Nigerian boys dressed from supply closet boxes of Truman’s own Pershing Arena. Ben Briney, Truman State University’s head volleyball coach, said he was in Kansas City on the recruiting trail when he came across the opportunity to share unused materials. Briney said he was passing by a booth for the nonprofit organization Samaritan’s Feet when he was surprised to see an old friend. Ibraheem Suberu, long-time colleague of Briney, explained his vision for a youth volleyball mission partnered with Samaritan’s Feet, and Briney said he knew he could contribute to the cause. Briney said he returned from the recruiting visit eager to approve donations with Athletic Director Jerry Wollmering and just weeks later, four boxes of used Truman volleyball jerseys and shoes were shipped to Charlotte, North Carolina, where they joined full boxes of donations from other universities and club teams. This shipment was then shipped out to Lagos, where it served as a turning point in the Youth Volleyball Mission, providing enough equipment to supply several leagues with shoes and jerseys. The Youth Volleyball Mission is a new initiative that is still gaining momentum since its founding three years ago, but when it partnered with Samaritan’s Feet a year and a half ago, it joined forces with a successful and well-known nonprofit. Samaritan’s Feet was founded in 2003 with the goal of providing shoes, washing feet and encouraging people who need it most, according to its website. Samaritan’s Feet fulfills physi-
cal needs of children around the world by providing shoes and socks that protect their feet and prevent infections, and it also shares a message of service, compassion and pursuit of dreams. The Samaritan’s Feet platform also uses a prominent source of power and outreach — sports. For 11 years, Samaritan’s Feet has worked alongside professional athletes, coaches and university athletic programs to create a movement. Coaches like Kentucky’s John Calipari and players like Jonathan Stewart of the Carolina Panthers have partnered with the organization to spread awareness. Suberu saw the potential of sports in charity and knew he had an opportunity to impact communities in a place close to his home and heart. Suberu grew up competing in high school, club and collegiate volleyball in Nigeria. He established a collegiate career in the U.S. as well, competing for Park University in Parkville, Missouri. He took his love for the game to the coaching level when he spent 15 years with Pittsburgh State University and two years with the University of St. Mary. He currently coaches for Club North Volleyball in Kansas City. Suberu said he enjoyed his time at the collegiate level in coaching and playing but has always felt compelled to do more, particularly holding an aspiration for global community service. “As you move from one side of life to another, you look forward to the opportunity to serve,” Suberu said. “When I was looking for an opportunity to serve, the only gift that I have of significance is not in terms of money, but in terms of expertise within the sport of volleyball. How can I take that gift that I have been given that is the sport of volleyball and move it to share opportunities with young people?” Suberu said he had a dream to give back through volleyball and inspire children, but doing so required resources. Suberu said the Youth Volleyball Mission extends beyond the footwear realm of Samaritan’s Feet and thrives on donations of balls, jerseys and entire net systems. To gain support for projects, Suberu said he focuses on building longterm relationships. He said simply building personal relationships and engaging colleagues with the service mentality has been the backbone of his efforts.
Katie Mattingly Junior goalkeeper Katie Mattingly posted another set of shutouts in GLVC against William Jewell on Friday and Rockhurst Saturday. Mattingly picked up a career-high nine saves against Rockhurst and now leads the league with eight shutouts. She earned her fifth career GLVC Defensive Player of the Week award and became the third ever player GLVC player to win three weekly honors in the same season.
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He said the program speaks for itself because people hear testimonies of the changes being made in these communities and want to embrace the mission. Suberu said it is amazing how much people want the chance to share. “We are the blessed ones,” Suberu said. “We have so much blessing in our lives. Sharing it does not take anything from us. It only allows for our neighbors to get it, too.” The greater the resources, the greater the number of lives impacted. Suberu said Lagos struggles with overpopulation and economic hardships, so his program looks to offer opportunities in all areas of the city, currently touching six different communities. He estimates more than 500 lives are impacted by the program’s outreach.
“We have so much blessing in our lives. Sharing it does not take anything from us. It only allows for our neighbors to get it, too.” -Coach Ibraheem Suberu
Now that the mission is gaining momentum, Suberu said he is hoping to expand worldwide. The program will move into other African cities in the next few years, and a volleyball league will make its debut in Kenya next summer. “This is not and should not just be in one place,” Suberu said. “This is a global opportunity to plant love, to plant resources and to empower young people, especially in communities where education is lacking.” Suberu said he is amazed at how the sport can create an outlet for young people and inspire them to dream. He said the volunteers themselves, like Coach Briney, are inspired and empowered when they see what they can do through this shared outreach mission. “Truman State is known now in another part the world,” Suberu said. “That name connects with people, and you never know — one of the people touched could end up becoming a student at Truman someday in the future. That wasn’t the intention. The intention was to share. But [Briney] is sharing the best of what Truman State is all about.”
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