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Faculty Blueprint Team Directives Source: University President Troy Paino

Kraft stalls layoff The Kirksville Kraft plant postponed layoffs of 270 local jobs

Team 1:

By Emily Merkle

Aim to “advance student learning and institutional directiveness”

Team 2:

Working to create “lifetime learning opportunities”

Team 3:

Investigate the current portfolio system and propose any changes

Staff Reporter

Blueprint Teams take action

By Dan Mika

Contributing Reporter

In a letter to faculty earlier this month, University President Troy Paino announced the formation of faculty Blueprint Teams which will have until the end of the semester to propose changes to the University’s curriculum.

In his letter, Paino said the three Blueprint Teams have been tasked with consolidating reports published this summer from the six action teams. The action teams included faculty and Student Government members, who researched possible changes for how the University handles its curriculum, finances and other operations. The results then were discussed during the University’s August Strategic Planning Workshop, and the Blueprint Teams will attempt to put together a cohesive plan “that maps to the desired characteristics of a Truman graduate,” according to the letter.

Three Blueprint Teams have been formed, according to the letter — Team One, which plans to “advance student learning

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and institutional distinctiveness,” Team Two, which will develop “lifetime learning opportunities” at Truman and Team Three, which will look at how the Truman Portfolio is used.

The three groups have until Dec. 11 to file their final reports, according to the letter.

Paino said the December deadline is fair because the Blueprint Teams are only combining recommendations into a sensible plan instead of starting from scratch. He said the University needs to prepare itself quickly to survive in a changing world.

“I am of the opinion that Truman needs to move,” Paino said. “If we don’t prepare the University for the next financial crisis, it’s going to occur ... my biggest concern is that if we hit another crisis, we won’t be prepared to absorb that crisis.”

Paino said Team One’s mission to create institutional distinctiveness partly focuses on student retention. He said while many students transfer to Truman or leave for various reasons outside of the University’s control, Truman can do a better job See BLUEPRINT, page 3

Months past its April deadline, the Kirksville bacon production line still is operational.

Last November, Kraft announced a consolidation of bacon production lines that originally was scheduled to cease bacon production at the Kirksville plant by April 2015.

Carolyn Chrisman, executive director of Kirksville Regional Economic Development Inc., said as far as her office knows, there is no single specific reason for the delay. Chrisman said Kraft’s timeline shifted and the production line likely will remain in Kirksville until the first quarter next year.

Chrisman said when the consolidation occurs, it will affect about 270 full-time employees.

She said Kraft assured the community the consolidation has nothing to do with the work ethic of the plant or the community surrounding it. Chrisman said K-REDI is hoping to bring new production lines to the plant to help replace some of the jobs that will be lost when the bacon line ceases production.

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Scholarship honors student

By Brently Probasco Staff Reporter Truman State established a memorial fund in memory of freshman William Batterson, who died Sept. 14.

Lou Ann Gilchrist, Vice President of Student Affairs, announced Sept. 22 that Batterson’s family will create a scholarship in his memory.

Planned Giving Officer Brad Chambers is working with Batterson’s family to set up the memorial scholarship.

Batterson’s parents were unavailable for comment, but Chambers said they will move forward with the scholarship plan and are in support of Truman dedicating the 2015 Forever Bulldog 5K to Batterson.

Chambers said organizers are asking that students make donations and get involved with the Oct. 10 5K. If students register for the 5K by Friday and agree to help raise money for the cause, their registration fee for involvement will be waived, Chambers said.

“We are asking that students reach out to their parents, friends and other individuals and hopefully bring together $100 [total] to do-

nate toward the benefit,” Chambers said.

The scholarship will be an endowment fund. Chambers said there are two general types of scholarships — annual scholarships and endowment funds.

Chambers said an annual scholarship means a donor is making a gift commitment of at least $1,000 for the next four years, which is awarded to a student within the year.

Chambers said annual scholarships are not permanent and will only last as long as donors are funding the scholarship. In contrast, she said an endowment is lasting and might take longer to build up and make an impact.

“Endowments are intended to last perpetually and are created through receiving gifts for said scholarship that equal $15,000,” Chambers said. “After that, the income from those endowments, from marketing and additional gifts is what is given as the scholarship.”

The value of endowment scholarships can vary from year to year, depending on how much income the fund made during that year, and

many endowments take time to accrue, Chambers said.

“We are thinking that William Batterson’s Memorial Scholarship will be an endowment, so through a combination of sources, we are anticipating that it will be funded with the minimum of $15,000,” Chambers said.

Foundation Scholarships Manager Becky Pike said scholarships such as the one established in Batterson’s memory can give helpful financial support to students in need.

Pike said 50 percent of scholarships at Truman are need-based. She said the Foundation Board gives eligibility to students with the required FAFSA results and existing student loan debt.

Financial Aid Director Kathy Elsea said donations made by Truman supporters also can be shared with the financial aid office and then given to students who express greater needs.

“The financial aid office does have some funding that we are allow to reward,” Elsea said. “Students do not apply for it — it is for when we see a need that needs to be

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met. One fund is a little more specific because the student must be a Missouri resident, but the other is for those out of state as well.”

Students can waive the $15 fee by volunteering. Visit Advancement Office, 205 McClain Hall by October 2 for more information.

The scholarship committee still is determining the eligibility requirements to receive the William Batterson Memorial Scholarship.

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BIG Dream Gathering inspires students to realize their dreams

NEWS IN BRIEF

DPS releases Annual Security and Fire Report Sarah Holzmeier, Department of Public Safety Director, announced the release of the 2015 Annual Security and Fire Report Monday morning in an email to faculty, staff and students.

The comprehensive report compiles 2012-2014 crime and fire statistics. The report also gives detailed information regarding DPS procedures, policies and programs.

The report indicated forcible sex offenses, robberies, burglaries, liquor law violations referred for disciplinary action and stalking incidents all increased during 2014.

The report is available at the DPS website, police.truman.edu.

Adair County Health Department to host annual drive-thru flu clinic The Adair County Health Department will host its annual free drive-thru flu clinic noon to 6 p.m. today, Oct. 1, at the NEMO fairgrounds.

The clinic is free for Adair County residents ages four and older. The department recommends those planning to attend the clinic fill out a consent form, available at adair.lphamo.org., prior to coming, wear short sleeves and bring their Medicare or Medicaid card with them.

A map is available on the website with directions on how to navigate the drivethru clinic.

Trevor Stark/Index Above: Success coach Mitch Matthews (top right and bottom) presents his program BIG Dream Gathering to students Tuesday at the Student Union Building. The BIG Dream Gathering is designed to help people discover what their dreams are and to pursue those dreams.

Matthews began the BIG Dream Gathering as a means of helping people to realize their dreams by connecting them with other people who might share those dreams.

STUDENT SENATE Trevor Stark/Index IN BRIEF

The Senate approved senior Caitlyn Bess’ appointment as legislative director.

The Senate approved junior Alyssa Aunspaugh’s appointment as communications director.

The Senate swore in 11 newly elected senators.

The Senate read a resolution designating Oct. 12 as Indigenous Peoples’ day. The Senate discussed possible amendments to the resolution’s language.

The Senate discussed the issue of bicycle racks on campus.

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Sept. 24 Corrections: Student Government elections were held Monday through Wednesday. Both mentions of the Student Association committee should have read Executive committee.

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Staff 9/27 Domestic disturbance reported at 9/26 Careless driving reported at the 700 the 1500 block of S. Jamison St. block of E. Washington St. Editor-in-Chief Bethany Boyle Managing Editor Austin Hornbostel News Editor Emily Wichmer Assistant News Editor Johanna Burns Features Editor Katey Stoetzel Assistant Features Editor Courtney Kauffman Sports Editor Devin Gillespie Assistant Sports Editor Courtney Strait Opinions Editor UmmeKulsoom Arif Copy Chief Rose vonHatten Assistant Copy Chief Megan Robison Design Chief Noah Dayson News Staff Clayton Berry, Rachel Fechter, Emily Merkle, Joe Slama, Elena Bellamy Features Staff Emily Ploch, Brently Snead, Paige Yungermann, Anna Grace Sports Staff Henry Janssen, Sam Stewart, Sarah Hicks, Rachel Steinhoff Cartoonist Megan Archer Copy Editors MacKenna Palazza, Holly Fisher, Julianna Foster, Catherine O’Mara, Lauren Beasley, Molly Thal, Megan Gibbons, Trevor Hamblin Designers Clarissa Todd, Trevor Stark, Kara Nord, Samantha Nielsen Photo Editor Trevor Stark Photographers Trung Vo, Athena Geldbach, Marissa Billmeyer, MacKenna Palazza Marketing Manager Josh Gilmore Marketing Representatives Drake Gens, Emily Fitzgerald Technical Manager Amanda Atwell Adviser Don Krause

9/27 Motor vehicle accident reported at the 100 block of E. Washington St.

9/26 Suspect arrested for theft and driving without a license at the 1500 block of N. Walnut St.

9/27 Fire reported at the 2100 block of N. Baltimore St. 9/26 Hit and run reported at the 500 block of N. Baltimore St. 9/27 Motor vehicle accident and injury reported at the intersection of New and 9/24 Fraud and identity theft reported at Baltimore Streets. the 100 block of W. Washington St. 9/27 Domestic disturbance reported at 9/24 Careless driving reported at the 1300 the 900 block of Sundown Dr. block of S. Porter St. 9/27 Suspect arrested for driving without 9/23 Stalking reported at the 1000 block of N. Osteopathy St a license on Baltimore Street.

Mark your calendar Study Abroad Fair Noon to 4 p.m.

Oct. 1 SUB Georgian Room A

The Study Abroad Fair provides students with a chance to explore study abroad options and the process for becoming involved with a study abroad program. Sponsors will be present for students to discuss the different options and programs available to them.

Previous participants also will be at the fair to discuss what they gained from their study abroad experiences.

Oktoberfest 2015

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Oct. 2 Parking lot at the corner of Franklin and Patterson Streets The Office of Residence Life and the Center for Student Involvement are sponsoring the 2015 Oktoberfest. Students will receive a free mug and Fitz’s root beer from St. Louis. The event will feature food, live entertainment and tables sponsored by student organizations. Last year, nearly 900 people attended this Truman tradition.

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Upcycle boutique unveiled

Sorority raises money for child therapy

A new storefront opening on The Square will offer reused and upcycled apparel Clayton Berry Staff Reporter

Amp’D Boutique LLC, a new home decor, clothing and jewelry store, will have its grand opening 10 a.m.

Oct. 3 at 108 E. Washington St. Co-owners Truman State alumna Megan Howard and Kirksville resident Stephanie Morford hosted several Amp’D previews Sept. 19 and 26. They also will give updates about the store on the Amp’D Facebook page.

Morford said the clothing inventory will be a mix of ultramodern, or new apparel, and Trashion, which is reused and upcycled apparel. She said this will give store customers more clothing options to choose from in regards to style and price. She said the jewelry is made mostly from reclaimed materials handmade by local or Missouri-based artisans.

She said the boutique also will sell an array of items such as personal journals, records and gifts for friends.

Morford said the inventory constantly will be updated to provide a larger variety of products to customers and products from Red Barn festival vendors will be available in their store during the future.

“The adventure and the unknown are the most exciting part of this.”

— Co-owner Kirksville resident Stephanie Morford

Morford said the boutique will be in the former location of her other business, Yours Truly Salon, which she said moved to 520 N. Baltimore St. Morford said she and Howard are close friends, and they wanted to open the store because they had the business expertise to run it, and she said it will be a personal hobby and passion for them. She said the store name, Amp’D, is short for the “and” symbol, ampersand, and also reflects the phrase “and nothing stays the same.” She said this and the rotating arrows around the store name represent a continually changing future and a willingness to push forward in this endeavor, which Morford calls an adventure.

“We are excited to see what the future holds,” Morford said.

“The adventure and the unknown are the most exciting parts of this.”

Trevor Stark/Index Above: Students participate in the Sigma Sigma Sigma philanthropy event Rock for Robbie. This annual event raises money for the Robbie Page Memorial Fund, which provides play therapy for terminally ill children. Members of the sorority are paired up to rock in rocking chairs for 24 hours a day, seven days a week from Sept. 26 through Oct. 3 on The Quad. Tri Sigma also will host a toy drive during the event where new or gently used toys can be donated..

Blueprint | University President Troy Paino has tasked three faculty teams with focusing on student retention continued from page 1 of retaining students through four-, five- or six-year plans.

To do that, he said Team One will try to make a curriculum that draws students in during their first semester and keeps them engaged throughout their college career.

“Research is pretty clear that the first semester is an important semester to feel connected to the University,” Paino said. “For that first semester, what can we do to get students to connect to [the University]?”

Nearly 90 percent of firsttime freshmen return to

Truman for their sophomore year, but graduation rates for four-, five- and six-year plans range between 56 and 71 percent, according to University figures. Paino said he wants the University to retain at least 90 percent of freshmen after their first year.

Paino said Team One is tasked with offering curriculum changes that will “produce a more meaningful experience” through the curriculum. He said he doesn’t know exactly what changes will be offered by the Blueprint Team or how radical

they will be compared to the current curriculum.

Blueprint Team Two will focus on expanding Truman’s educational reach to pre-college students and professionals looking for extra skills, according to the letter. Paino said this could mean expanding the range of Joseph Baldwin Academy programs, offering more certificate programs for professionals and introducing new master’s degree programs.

He said the expansion of these programs will allow Truman to expand the range of students who could enroll in a nontraditional setting Blueprint Team Three, which was merged into a standing committee, will focus on the portfolio system, Paino said.

This team will look at how the University evaluates student

learning and development at Truman, and if there are any software upgrades that could improve the current portfolio system, he said.

Paino said every suggestion made by the Blueprint Teams likely would have to be approved by Faculty Senate or other governing bodies within the University before taking effect. He said the University would pay for implementing suggestions by cutting from the current budget and looking for grants. The new policies could become self-sustaining or revenue-producing, however, if they attract enough new students or saves funds in the long run, Paino said.

“We wouldn’t do any of this if we didn’t think it would bring money back into the University,” Paino said.

Kraft | K-REDI hopes to bring in new production lines to help replace the 270 full-time positions the bacon consolidation will affect Continued from page 1 Chrisman said the company is optimistic about the attempts to bring in new production lines. She said the Kraft plant is a major part of Kirksville’s economy and also has a special tie to Kirksville tradition, such as the annual Bacon Fest event which took place at The Square last Saturday. Chrisman said with the bacon production line consolidating, Bacon Fest probably has made its final Kirksville appearance, but K-REDI is hoping to offer other festivals to benefit local food pantries where Kraft and other companies can partner with the community.

The initial announcement of consolidation of all Kraft bacon production to Coshocton, Ohio, was made during November 2014 according to The Columbus [Ohio] Dispatch. Kirksville employees were given notice that bacon production would be completely eliminated from the community by the end of 2015, according to The Columbus Dispatch.

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Trevor Stark/Index Kraft’s announced consolidation of the bacon production lines to Ohio were expected to take place April 2015, but this action has been delayed. 270 jobs are expected to be affected by the consolidation, and K-REDI currently is pursuing new production line options.

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Perpetuating rumors is irresponsible At a small campus such as Truman State, one of the hottest commodities — second only to reliable Wi-Fi — is gossip. Our university is set in a small Midwestern town, amplifying the sense that you can’t go anywhere without running into someone you know and consequently hearing all the latest “news.” We trade stories with classmates, neighbors, other students in the dining halls, and even professors and advisors.

One result of this closeness and interconnectivity, however, is sometimes the truth becomes blurred as it travels through the grapevine. Exaggerated facts or foggy memories can be amusing when telling a friend the details of a late-night Taco Bell run or a trip to one of Kirksville’s many train bridges.

However, the fun stops abruptly when rumors begin to circulate about life-and-death situations, and as part of a community which has seen three student deaths during the past three semesters, we, the Editorial Board, ask that you fact check what you hear before you pass on potentially false information about sensitive situations.

One example dating back to October 2014 is the rumors which circulated after the death of Mackenzie McDermott, a junior English and creative writing double major who chose to study abroad during the fall 2014 semester. McDermott died in her apartment while abroad, and her family spoke with Truman Media Network saying the cause was a pre-existing health condition.

However, even after the details had been obtained, fact-checked and published, we continued to hear stories throughout the halls and walkways of campus which not only misconstrued the cause of death, but also the circumstances surrounding the discovery of McDermott’s body in her apartment. We found this incredibly inappropriate.

Not long afterwards freshman Connor Cunningham died after being hit by a car. Rumors about the incident, which happened barely a week after McDermott’s death, were hard to miss.

Speculative stories began to circulate that shifted blame between the student and the driver. Cunningham’s mental state was questioned, as were his activities and whereabouts during the night of the incident. It made a difficult situation worse, and did not honor the late student or his family.

In light of the recent passing of freshman William Batterson, we, the Editorial Board, implore members of the Truman community to become a rumor-stopping force. The authorities are working to complete the necessary investigations and reports, and the truth soon will become known.

During the meantime, speculation about the conditions and situation of this young man’s death will help absolutely no one. The best way to support one another and help those affected most by this loss is not to start or encourage rumors.

In all three of the aforementioned situations, a human life was lost. These students were part of Truman’s community. And now because of established memorial scholarship funds, the names and legacies of William Batterson and Mackenzie McDermott might become a more permanent part of this university than any of us that walk across a stage to receive a diploma ever will be. In their names, future students will receive aid to pay for their education.

While speculating and gossiping about the latest scandal can seem fun, it also can have consequences. Imagine if Batterson’s grieving parents were standing behind you as you speculated about their son’s death, spreading potentially false information. Imagine how they must feel, hearing strangers discussing their late son, painting him in a negative light when there still is very little information about what happened.

The emotional impact of rumors — especially rumors about such a sensitive topic — is not the only reason you should avoid spreading them.

Libel and slander can get a person into trouble, and it is unprofessional and uncouth. The Truman community considers itself the best of the best.

We believe that shouldn’t only apply to the realm of academics. Let’s strive to be decent human beings as well and respect those who have died.

You have a choice. The rumors can either start or end with you. So the next time you bump into a friend on campus and the conversation turns, consider changing the subject or standing up for those who no longer can speak for themselves.

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Kirksville’s feral cats are part of the charm Natalie Carbery There is a strange sound coming from under the porch steps — should you be scared or nervous that something is living down there? No, it is probably just one of your friendly, neighborhood feral cats.

As a student who lives off campus, I have at least one encounter a day with the feral cats of Kirksville.

If it is a good encounter, they run away or stand their ground as I walk past. A bad encounter involves hissing and unnecessary aggression.

Despite being wild, I find the feral cats becoming my outdoor pets. I name them and sometimes leave little offerings just off my porch. Mulaney, named after comedian John Mulaney, is my favorite. Sometimes I will come home to find him waiting for me outside my door. He even has attempted to get inside the apartment.

Two others, Salem and Jinx, are far less friendly.

They are more comfortable lying on the sidewalk outside my door, but run away if I start to leave my porch.

Among Truman students, the topic of feral cats can become an incredibly heated debate. I have a

friend who used to bring the cats into West Campus Suites in his jacket during winter. He kept a bag of cat food under his bed to feed them and allowed them to cuddle up in a special drawer to sleep.

Eventually, he would let them free only to pick them up again for the next snowstorm.

I have other friends who have not been so lucky.

A group of friends, also living off campus, used to hear cats fighting under their floorboards. If that wasn’t alarming enough, kittens were born under their home. Sometimes one of the girls would wake up to the mother cat angrily defending her kittens under her bedroom floor.

After a long battle with Animal Control and the Kirksville Police Department, the cats living under their house were caught in carriers only to be released near The Square.

While these feral cats can cause countless issues for off-campus residents, they are part of the odd charm of Kirksville. There is a joy in explaining to friends back home that gangs of cats run wild through the town where you go to school. For students on and off Truman’s campus who are not allowed to have pets, these animals offer an alternative.

While I know I cannot cuddle Mulaney or bring him inside to watch videos of his namesake with me, my feral cat makes life in Kirksville just a little bit happier and more fun.

Natalie Carbery is a junior creative writing major from Chicago, Ill.

Letter to the Editor Re: “Personal finance class should fulfill math requirement” I was disappointed that an article that brought up several valid points began by alienating a significant group of people – namely, those who do not agree that “math sucks.” While math majors are a relatively small portion of Truman’s population, several more majors incorporate significant amounts of mathematics into their curriculum. When we take into account all of the math, physics, chemistry, computer science, and accounting majors, as well as students in disciplines such as biology and psychology that sometimes utilize math and statistics, it is more apparent how many people willingly engage and even enjoy aspects of mathematics. You may mean well when you tell math or accounting majors that “they are braver” than you are because you “cannot fathom handling the work involved in their classes,” this may also come across as alienating.

I am often told the same thing, and rather than feeling complimented I feel sad and slightly offended. It sounds as though you are treating my passion like something to be feared rather than appreciating our differing views, whether you mean this or not.

This is not to minimize the genuine frustration and struggle that many Truman students face during math courses with significant online components. As a math GTRA, I interact daily with frustrated students as I teach College Algebra lectures and work in the tutoring lab. While many students will never factor a quadratic equation outside of MATH 156, I believe that doing so

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now provides a useful brain workout to exercise logical thinking and problem solving skills. Frustration or confusion in these situations is valid and understandable, and I am happy to provide assistance and clarification.

However, I have less empathy for students who are frustrated yet do not take advantage of either the lecture sessions or the tutoring hours available for MATH 156, 157, and 186 (9am-6pm Monday-Friday, 5-8pm Sunday in VH 1200).

You make excellent points about the value of a personal finance course in college, especially given the prevalence of student loan debt. As of now, the mathematical components of BSAD 200 are not sufficient to fulfill the math mode of a liberal arts program.

Perhaps if the course were restructured or augmented, it could provide a viable math mode option with the added benefit of higher applicability to students’ lives.

If you truly wish to encourage Truman’s administration to consider this possibility, I believe that you have the beginnings of a good case. However, it took me additional time to appreciate this because of how frustrated I was at your assertion that most people can agree that math sucks. Truman’s administration has plenty to deal with as it is, and would likely not take additional time to appreciate your case after such alienating remarks. In the future, I hope that you will continue to express your opinions while maintaining courtesy towards those who feel differently.

Sincerely, Xandra Potter

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Internships have Truman many advantages Sponsored Internships Jeremy Busch My rent was $750 each month. My commute was 45 minutes each direction, which cost about $50 each week. I woke up early and went to bed late. And I had the time of my life learning from people who have changed me forever. Last summer, I had the pleasure of interning in Washington, D.C., more or less the intern capital of the United States. Internships provide an incredible learning experience, a lesson frequently learned too late during college years.

Kirksville summers are fun — I’ll admit that — but an internship has value that shouldn’t be ignored. Start doing internships early during your college career, build on those experiences and there’ll be job options waiting for you after graduation. The common notion is internships mainly are necessities for upperclassmen, but my experiences prove otherwise — I’ve felt underqualified compared to peers who started internships earlier than I did during college. Interning throughout most years of college not only gives you a wider range of knowledge and skills, but also will create connections for potential jobs after graduation.

One of the most obvious benefits of an internship is the networking capability. Coworkers and bosses often are more than willing to go out of their way to help a hardworking former intern, and the impact they have

on future job searches should not be underestimated.

It’s not just a resume booster, but also a tool for future opportunities. If you have enough good tools, starting a career becomes faster and easier.

While the adage, “It’s not what you know, but who you know” certainly is true, it’s what you know that will help you stand out. A college education, while invaluable, cannot teach the day-to-day challenges of the work environment, and often fails to emphasize real world skills. An internship can teach you how to work, how to treat others, how to succeed and how to be the best you can be.

Beyond the resume line, internships can be useful when you return to school. An improved work ethic can translate into better grades and taking more interest in classes. Because of my government internship, I have a greater interest in my communication law class — the internship displayed the real life application of what I’m learning in class. The internship has put what I’m learning into context, which makes the class seem more interesting and practical.

While internships have incredible potential for future opportunities, let’s not forget they’re a lot of fun as well.

College students spend nine months straight trapped within the boundaries of the classroom, and an internship is an opportunity to break free of those restraints.

No late nights at the library or Sunday study sessions — the nine-to-five schedule actually is quite cathartic.

Internship schedules are predictable and consistent, which is much more convenient for social activities, unlike work schedules that might change week-to-week.

Like I’ve said, it’s never too early to begin interning.

Even if it’s unpaid, it all pays off eventually. Find an opportunity, no matter how big or small, and give it your all.

Missouri Government Internships • Work in Jefferson City, Mo. • Full-time paid internship • Earn up to 15 credits • Get an in-depth look at state politics • January - May

Presidential Museum & Library Internship • Located in Independence, Mo. • Unpaid Internship • Earn up to 10 credits • Spend a summer at the Harry S. Truman Library

Truman in Washington Internship • Located in Washington D.C. • Earn credit hours and complete an independent study project • Summer internship

Teaching English Conversation in China

• Internship, Study Abroad, and Service Program • All majors welcome • No Chinese language experience necessary

Jeremy Busch is a senior communication major from Ballwin, Mo.

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Conspiracy theories have their merits

Holly Fisher Without a doubt, conspiracy theories are spawned from the rubble of paranoia, distrust and the sinister whispers of the Illuminati. From the Roswell cover-up to the death of Elvis Presley, there is no limit towhat conspiracy theorists will sink their teeth into. However, these theories are not just for crazies running around in aluminum hats. Conspiracy theories, in small doses, actually can be beneficial and break up the monotony of everyday life.

The two most important words in the world of conspiracies are “what if.” A television reporter once announced, “We’ve finally put a man on the moon,” and someone thought, “What if we didn’t?” A government official said, “Area 51 is an experimental testing range for United States aircraft,” but someone stood up and

said, “What if it’s not?” When fluoride was introduced into the United States’ water supply to help prevent tooth decay, someone legitimately wondered, “What if the fluoride is actually a toxin invented by communists to brainwash the American masses?”

That initial “what if” is how every conspiracy theory is born, and while what comes after might be borderline delusional, we should never take the desire to question the world at large for granted. We absorb new knowledge every day. When we become complacent in absorbing knowledge, we become complacent in producing it as well. The human brain needs exercise, and it needs to be let out of the box every once in a while or it’ll dig itself into a rut. Conspiracy theories stretch these neural muscles and encourage us to think beyond conventional structures.

Surprisingly, conspiracy theories also can be useful for their intended purpose — to reveal the truth.

Before Watergate, theories involving the Nixon administration floated around the same circles as theories involving government implants and tracking devices.

The outlandish conspiracy theory claiming the CIA was conducting illegal mind control experiments seemed ridiculous until former President Bill Clinton revealed and apologized for Project MKUItra during 1995. People even chuckled when the U.S. government was accused of playing Big Brother, but when whistle-blowers like Edward Snowden stepped forward, they stopped laughing. Most conspiracy theories sound crazy, but that

alone doesn’t mean they are untrue. Having a general knowledge of these theories also can reduce any initial panic when the truth finally does come to light. If people already are familiar with the concept, even as a conspiracy theory, then the shock value is lowered.

This is not to say all conspiracy theories are true or we should start taking preemptive measures to stop the government from listening to our thoughts. There are legitimate paranoid delusions and when those delusions become so great a person can no longer function within society, then an indulgence in conspiracies is no longer a healthy one. However, there is no harm in wondering whether or not the government is hiding aliens in Area 51 or entertaining the idea that pharmaceutical companies keep a cure for cancer under wraps to boost their profit margin.

Conspiracy theories are compelling ideas with interesting implications. They’re fun, they’re entertaining and they spice up the world we live in. Heck, there’s even a conspiracy theory claiming conspiracy theories are the real conspiracies. How’s that for a theory?

So don’t be afraid to ask those questions. Dip your toes into the conspiracy waters and see where the current takes you.

Holly Fisher is a senior English and linguistics major from Elizabethtown, Ky.

What’s your favorite conspiracy theory? Why? The weirdest one I’ve ever heard was about lizard people.

That the government is covering up the JFK assassination because the evidence — the bullet angles and the witnesses — just doesn’t add up.

I would say that the Berenstain Bears conspiracy. Unlike other conspiracies that blame the government, everyone remembers the name a certain way and the truth tends to blow their minds.

I read “The Da Vinci Code” so that whole thing — the Knights Templar — it’s so...

They put so much thought into it, I guess.

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Lauren Farrow Sophomore

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Senate approves battery drive

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Source: batterycouncil.org be a nurse or doctor, or studying English to be a teacher, or anything else, I want to give our campus the opportunity to know they’re making a difference right now while they’re at Truman.”

Bill Hennke, Public Works fleet supervisor and manager of the Household Hazardous Waste program, said

“There’s a lot of things people can do that they don’t know about, and I’m hoping to make people more aware of programs like glass and battery recycling so that when they leave Truman, they retain that awareness as they continue on with their lives.”

— Environmental Chair junior Chris Hornsey

the city’s Public Works Department currently offers a household hazardous waste program that, like the one Student Senate has proposed at Truman, offers two scheduled drives each year. Kirksville residents can make appointments to drop off paint, cleaning supplies, batteries and other toxic products, Hennke said.

Hennke said the toxins from hazardous waste that leech into the groundwater can have an affect on the city’s water supply.

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Truman alumna Amanda Frazer said she worked in conjunction with Public Works to host a battery drive during March 2014 as part of her senior environmental science capstone project. The drive collected almost 160 pounds of batteries and had a large emphasis on recycling awareness and education, Frazer said.

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Truman State Student Senate took a step toward creating a biannual battery recycling drive last week.

The Senate approved changes to the language in the Student Government Standing Rules which mandate that the Environmental Affairs Committee host a battery recycling drive each semester. To make hazardous waste recycling a routine occurrence at Truman, the Environmental Affairs Committee developed a system in which different committee members take donated batteries to facilities in either St. Louis or Kansas City, Missouri, Environmental Chair junior Chris Hornsey said.

Hornsey said the changes the Senate made during last week’s meeting will allow the drives to operate independent of the Kirksville Public Works Department.

He said the Senate made the changes to reduce costs and avoid city stipulations that would prevent Student Government from being able to make drives a recurring event.

The goal of the drives is two-fold — to protect the resources of Kirksville by reducing hazardous waste disposal and to encourage a sense of environmental responsibility for Truman students, Hornsey said.

“Most people I would talk to, both in and outside

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Hornsey said not recycling batteries can have a negative impact on the environment. He said as batteries break down in landfills, they release acid and heavy metals such as mercury.

Hornsey said the toxins can leak into the soil, which is not healthy.

The next spring drive will most likely take place April 2016, during Earth Week, Hornsey said. Hornsey said the recycling procedure itself should operate in a fairly straightforward way.

“There are a few details that need to be worked out first,” Hornsey said. “Most you can just put into a bin, but if you get too many of certain kinds they can create a circuit and potentially start a fire. We’re going to avoid that.”

By making battery recycling an event and advertising it during Earth Week, Hornsey said he hopes the idea of recycling will become more important in students’ minds than it would if receptacles were consistently available.

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BY NATALIE CARBERY Staff Writer

Winter might be coming, but first there is a long Kirksville autumn.

Perhaps the most beautiful season in Kirksville, fall brings out the very best of our small town and Truman State’s campus. Aside from football games and tailgating, this college town comes into its own during the autumn months.

Hiking at Thousand Hills State Park or Rainbow Basin is ideal during fall. Not only can students and locals enjoy watching the leaves change colors, but each location has trails for running, hiking and biking. For those of us who prefer more moderate temperatures, this change of seasons means adventuring farther away with more enthusiasm.

This year, don’t let the beauty and fun of Kirksville during the autumn go unnoticed.

In town, fall brings life to The Square. The weekly farmers’ market, open during weekends, sells the best produce Kirksville has to offer. The food is fresh, in season and locally grown — unknowingly pandering to the locavore populace, those whose diets principally consist of locally grown or produced food. Local honey farmers are a staple, with many offering artisan honey such as orange-flavored, or my personal favorite, cherryflavored honey.

Sweet Espressions, on the south side of The Square, offers some of the best fall desserts and

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coffees in Kirksville. Besides pumpkin sweets and s’mores lattes, the coffee shop sells bags of freshly-made kettle corn. The best time to buy this treat is during October, when the sugar used to make the kettle corn is pink for Breast Cancer Awareness month.

On campus, Truman throws its annual Oktoberfest, taking place this year in the parking lot on Franklin Street south of Centennial Hall and north of Barnett Hall. It is a great time for students to enjoy root beer, popcorn, and other snacks. It is a time to socialize and shop the excellent fundraising and awareness tables Truman organizations set up.

Autumn at Truman also means a shift in events.

No longer are the majority of events advertised on The Quad or social media based on being welcomed back or helping new students get to know each other. Now, the Student Activities Board really can shine by bringing a major comedian and concert to campus.

Volunteering in Kirksville is especially pleasant during fall. The local YMCA offers 5K runs for students and locals. Assisted living facilities for the elderly are more than willing to welcome students to play games with their residents. The SERVE Center in the basement of the Student Union Building always is offering new service opportunities indoors and outdooes. Service can also be an active event, the fall months often entail other runs — both 5K and 10K — that benefit various philanthropies. Many of these runs include T-shirts to bulk up the wardrobes of thrifty college students. These runs also integrate students with Kirksville residents.

For this senior, autumn in Kirksville has become the most peaceful time at college. It is when so many of my favorite Truman memories have been made. It is when I rushed Alpha Sigma Gamma service sorority, when I learned to hit my stride academically, and when I got the courage to adventure out of my comfort zone by trying new activities and clubs.

This year, don’t let the beauty and fun of Kirksville during the autumn go unnoticed.

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“Crimes of the Heart” set to open the season

BY EMILY PLOCH Staff writer

The Truman State theatre department will open its season Sept. 30 with “Crimes of the Heart.”

“Crimes of the Heart” follows the three Magrath sisters, who have been reunited after being apart for several years. They’ve come together because of their grandfather’s illness and to support the youngest sister, Babe, who has been convicted of shooting her husband in the stomach.

Theatre professor Randy Bame, the show’s director, said “Crimes of the Heart” matches well with this season’s theme, “What would you kill for? What would you die for?” Bame said this is a great show to open with because this dark comedy will ease people into the other shows.

Bame said the Magrath sisters reconcile their problems and relationships in a way that is heartwarming, fun and quirky. He said that is a signature of playwright Beth Henley’s work.

Bame said the closeness of the characters helped the cast grow closer. The play features only six actors, which Bame said allows him to focus on actors as individuals and gives actors more freedom to act without the fear of judgement.

“When they can bond that way, when there is that kind of feeling of friendship, there is a more comfortable atmosphere, and they are more likely to experiment with the characters as well as their own acting ability,” Bame said.

Bame said the three actors who play the Magrath sisters make up 80 percent of the acting for the play and they became very close. In a sense, he said, they actually have become like sisters.

Emily Ploch/Index Juniors Callie Crawford and Kaitlyn Chotrow rehearse for the play “Crimes of the Heart.” Crawford plays Meg Magrath, the middle sister, and Chotrow plays Babe Magrath, the youngest sister.

Assistant director junior Natalie Hansen said members of a small cast must maintain accountability, giving more responsibility to each of the actors to carry the show.

Hansen said because actors work so tightly with their scene partners, if something were to go wrong during the scene, it’s important for actors to trust and be trusted.

“Even though not everybody is in every scene, you’re always working

with the people of the cast,” Hansen said. “It’s easier because they have a tighter relationship and bond than like a 12-person cast or a 20-person cast.”

Although Hansen said she had some reservations about the show initially, she said working with Bame helped her see the potential of the story. Because this is Hansen’s first time as an assistant director, she said it’s been nice easing into the directing aspect of the play with a small, close-knit cast.

Senior Jeni Steele, who plays Lenny, the oldest Magrath sister, said this is also a new experience for her. Although Steele has performed in several productions, she said this is her first time playing the lead role. She said though the role makes her nervous, she likes the added responsibility.

Depending on the scene, Steele said the responsibility of the stage falls on the shoulders of just a few people, which can be intimidating. She said because the cast is small, everyone will be remembered.

“It’s been amazing to come in as a senior and be able to do a role that I love with a director I love alongside a great cast,” Steele said.

Steele said the play depicts a more realistic aspect of life she hopes others can relate to. She said she hopes the audience will leave the show with an appreciation for those they love.

Sophomore Collin O’Connell, who plays Doc Porter, said he has one of two male roles. O’Connell said he is used to being in productions with 20-25 cast members, so it has been nice getting to know everyone and their characters really well. He said he recognizes the responsibility to perform well falls to the actors and with such small numbers, all eyes are on them.

O’Connell said the humor and dark scenarios help people cope with past experiences. He said in that way, the story can make people feel better.

“Crimes of the Heart” will run 8 p.m. nightly starting tonight, Oct. 1, through Saturday at the James G. Severns Theatre in Ophelia Parrish. Tickets are $3 and are available at the box office in the main lobby of Ophelia Parrish.

VSA journeys within during Across Vietnam

BY RACHEL FLETCHER Staff Writer

Tables and hay bales littered The Quad, and yellow banners with Vietnamese characters hung from the tents while members of the Vietnamese Student Association served food, sold tickets and played music to spread awareness of Vietnamese culture.

VSA hosted its third annual Across Vietnam festival Sunday. This year’s theme was “The Journey Within,” to represent the differences in cultures of North, Central and South Vietnam through games, crafts, music and 15 different dishes available to try.

VSA President sophomore Quan Nguyen, who is from Vietnam, said he traveled through his home country last summer with some American friends. They went from Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital city in the north, down through Ha Long Bay, to the mountains in central and southern Vietnam. Nguyen said after viewing the cultures throughout different regions of his homeland, he decided the festival’s theme.

Nguyen said he transferred to Truman last semester during the spring and wanted to improve VSA when he discovered the organization.

“I wanted to bring the image of the north, central and south to Truman. Vietnam is united right now,” Nguyen said. “It’s not as divided as it was 70 years ago. The main differences are just like in America. The south is one way, and the north is totally different in the food, accents and the way they dress. I wanted people to encounter every corner of Vietnam at this event.”

Sophomore Anh Bui, who cooked food for the festival, said he thought the hard work paid off because he helped bridge the gap between the Vietnamese and American students at Truman.

Bui said as part of his position, he and a group of about 40 students cooked enough food to feed 310 people, created their own decorations and drove to St. Louis, Columbia and Kansas City to buy specific ingredients to give the Truman and Kirksville community a more authentic taste of Vietnamese culture.

“I wanted to bring the image of the north, central and south to Truman.”

-VSA President sophomore Quan Nguyen

“I decided to help with Across Vietnam because I can contribute my work, so the event can be successful and so we can promote our country more,” Bui said. “I think Across Vietnam has quite a reputation at Truman for what we have done over the last three years. It is something many of my American friends tell me they look forward to.”

With 70 students from Vietnam at Truman, Bui said he and the other members of VSA thought there was a need to display the beauty and quirks of their culture to the students and residents of Kirksville.

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Left: Members of VSA hand out food representing the northern region of Vietnam to students. The North tent was one of the many stations representing different regions of Vietnam.

Bui said the Vietnamese have more than 2,000 years of culture and that there are many artifacts that have been preserved since the Vietnam’s beginning.

“I think every culture has its own unique traits and own pros and cons,” Bui said. “It’s cheesy, but you can resolve any potential conflict easier if you understand the other person. If we can get to know other cultures we can understand them better. It’s just who we are.”

Senior Thanh Nguyen, a public relations head for Across Vietnam, said he helped spread the word about the event.

Thanh Nguyen said Americans could benefit a lot from learning more about Vietnamese culture, such as the healthy cuisine or Vietnam’s immense impact on the American economy.

“I hope people pay attention,” Thanh Nguyen said. “[Across Vietnam] is a lot of work and takes lots of time, but we want to bring diversity to our community, and people love Asian food, so why not?”

For more information about the Vietnamese Student Association and other upcoming events, visit vsa.truman.edu.

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Kate's Kitchen

by Anna “Kate” Grace

When I was young and looking forward to college, I thought being able to go grocery shopping by myself would be the coolest thing. I’ve found a few cooler activities since then, but I still enjoy cooking for myself and others. Kate’s Kitchen will bring you sometimes healthy, usually easy and always delicious recipes that easily can be made by any cook, regardless of skill level!

Homemade Raspberry Granola Bars

Granola bars are a #blessing. When you’re running late or starving, they can supplement a meal or even serve as breakfast.

However, most bars — even the so-called healthiest — have a high calorie count and are made with preservatives. With this recipe, you will know exactly what goes into your granola bar because you will be the one putting it there.

Ingredients

Directions

1 tsp. coconut oil, melted 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce at room temperature 1/3 cup skim milk 1 tbsp. honey 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 2 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats 1 cup frozen unsweetened raspberries, diced Chia seeds (optional) Dried cherries (optional)

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease an 8 inch by 8 inch pan with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Stir together the coconut oil and applesauce. The applesauce should be room temperature or warmer, otherwise the oil will re-solidify. Add milk, honey, cinnamon and oats, and mix thoroughly.

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3. Press the mixture into the pan, making sure it is spread evenly for optimal cooking. Bake for 16-19 minutes. Once the bars are cooled completely, cut your creation into bars.

4. For best storage, wrap bars individually and keep in the refrigerator.

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Get Senior Sarah Lamkin’s style!

Keeping it simple is sometimes an overlooked fashion statement — pairing a solid shirt with dark pants makes a clean impression.

Keep the look consistant by avoiding eye-catching jewelry or just don’t wear any at all.

Prajwal Parajuly Reading

Pie Fight Record Attempt

7:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 6 Baldwin Hall Little Theater Come out to hear Truman State alumnus Prajwal Parajuly read from his fiction work.

The event is free as a part of the Clayton B. Ofstad reading series sponsored by the English and linguistics department.

6 p.m. Oct. 2 Parking lot north of Barnett Hall Truman State is attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the “Largest Shaving Cream Pie Fight.” Bring $2 or two nonperishable food items and pie a friend who might have it coming.

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“Scream Queens” off to a killer start

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I always thought it was weird the person responsible for giving audiences nightmares every Wednesday night during “American Horror Story” was the same person who told the stories of teenagers angsting about life through song on “Glee.” Ryan Murphy was on two different ends of the network television genre spectrum, but now he’s found the perfect middle ground as the creator of FOX’s new series, “Scream Queens.”

A horror-comedy anthology series, “Scream Queens” follows the girls of Kappa Kappa Tau, led by cruel Chanel Oberlin, played by “American Horror Story” alum Emma Roberts, who must figure out who is targeting them after someone in a red devil mask kills two of KKT’s members. The murders seem to be connected to the death of a former KKT member 20 years ago during a pledge party — the show begins with a hilarious cold open that perfectly sets the show’s wacky, campy tone. But what’s worse, at least according to Chanel, is the university’s sorority-hating

dean of students Cathy Munsch, played by original scream queen Jamie Lee Curtis, has decreed KKT must open its doors to all pledges.

The show pays homage to the camp of old B-horror films and is full of snappy, ridiculous dialogue. But while the show definitely is a satire of college, Greek life and the horror genre, Chanel’s structured life of privilege and narrowed world view can be mean-spirited at times, quickly going from laugh-at-the-ignorant-mean-girl to this-is-slightly-uncomfortable comedy.

“Scream Queens” began with a two-hour premiere, and, while one would think this would allow the show to take its time, the plot moves a little too quickly without pausing for a breath or giving the audience a chance to process what’s happening onscreen. Details and events are glossed over with simple lines of dialogue, asking the audience to suspend their disbelief even further. Case in point — hiding dead bodies in an easily accessible storage locker near their sorority house, and somehow being surprised when those dead bodies turn up missing.

While it sounds like I’m nagging, I really enjoyed this series premiere. The plot might not slow down, but certain individual scenes are played to perfection.

One death scene in particular solidifies this show as something to tune into every week. The scene, during which the killer in the red devil mask shows up in a KKT girl’s room to kill her, is played out through texting conversations between the killer and the victim while they are standing in front of each other. It’s over-the-top and hilarious, and includes the victim live-tweeting her death. If that’s not some comment on today’s society, then I don’t know what is.

The show is more comedy than horror, but Murphy, who directed the first part of the pilot, and Brad Falchuk, who directed the second part of the pilot, certainly have enough understanding of horror tropes to play on our expectations of the genre. They might not handle it as expertly as Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard, who are responsible for my favorite meta-horror film “Cabin in the Woods,” but it’s enough to keep the audience intrigued.

But really, Ryan Murphy is the only one who could pull off “Scream Queens,” because he has occupied spots on the horror and comedy ends of storytelling.

Not to repeat myself two weeks in a row, but horror and comedy really do work best together, and “Scream Queens” is proof of that. Grade — B

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Bulldogs share superstitions Illustration by Trevor Stark/ Index

Reporter offers perspective about pregame routines, superstitions and habits of athletes on Truman’s campus.

BY RACHEL STEINHOFF Staff Reporter

Irrational. Illogical. Irrevelant to performance. Superstitions in sports are rather absurd when you take a moment to think about the reasoning behind them.

The truth is, there is no motive or rationality. Just like breaking a mirror won’t actually bring you seven years of bad luck, eating the same meal before every game won’t actually contribute to your performance — or will it?

The majority of athletes understand their superstitions aren’t practical, yet many athletes live and die by their lucky charms and routines. Even professionals form habits they think maybe, just maybe will give them an edge against opponents. Brian Urlacher, Chicago Bears Pro Bowl linebacker, ate two chocolate chip cookies — no more, no less — before every game he played. NBA guard Jason Terry acquired 29 pairs of his opponents’ shorts so he could wear them the night before they faced off. Even Michael Jordan relied on superstition. Jordan wore his University of North Carolina shorts under his NBA uniform during every game. It seems silly athletes of this caliber would pay attention to superstitions when they possess such great talent — these strange beliefs really have little to do with the physical aspect of sports.

Superstitions and sports go hand-in-hand because sports are subject to failure — to losing streaks, upsets, injuries and slumps. On the court, field or track, athletes cannot control their own fate. This uncertainty is what makes sports so mentally challenging, and this is where superstitions come into play. Superstitions help take away some of the mental stress that comes along with sports. Dribbling five times before a free throw won’t magically improve your percentage, but stepping up to the foul line with confidence in the routine your body has performed over and over? There might be a little magic in that.

Superstitions actually have been linked with improved performance — not because the routines physically boost the athletes, but because they grant players the feeling of control. Or, more accurately, the illusion of control. Psychologically, these illusions make sense.

But let’s be honest, it’s not a superstition if it’s not a tiny bit ridiculous.

Virtually no one is immune to superstitious thinking, no matter how hard one might try. The phenomenon is vast, works its way across a variety of sports and is prevalent here at Truman State.

The degree of superstition seems to vary from one athlete to another, but a common theme arises in Truman athletics. The lower-scoring sports such as baseball and soccer lead the way with a heavy reliance on gametime routines. Just one second, one pitch or one bad bounce can change the entire outlook of a soccer or baseball game. With a little help from their good luck charms, however, Bulldog athletes hope these game-changing moments fall in their favor.

Baseball has perhaps the longest history with superstition. Talk of curses or rally caps are nothing out of the ordinary but in addition to the massive amounts

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of traditional superstitions, many players have their own lucky rituals. Sophomore infielder Kyle Smith said he always lays his glove a certain way in the dugout, and the pitcher is never allowed to touch his glove or his bat. He wears his right sock inside out and has a specific routine for getting dressed for the game. Why all these little details? Because there’s always that slim chance it will make a difference. The odds of a superstition actually making a difference are low, but in baseball, when the odds are against you, being superstitious doesn’t seem to hurt.

“Baseball is a game of failure,” Smith said. “I honestly don’t know why we have so many superstitions, it’s just always been a part of the game.”

Even the best baseball players still fail almost 70 percent of the time at the plate. What harm is there in being a little extra cautious when it comes to game time routines?

Although baseball has an impressive collection of superstitions, superstitions also are part of the Truman women’s soccer team culture, and the traditions live on year after year.

Sophomore goalkeeper Katie Mattingly said the superstitions are more about doing something together as a team.

“Even though they’re silly, having these routines get us focused on the game,” Mattingly said. “They’re all very positive things, and it brings our team together.”

As gametime approaches, you’ll find the Bulldogs sitting in the exact same locker room spots they always do.

The team will line up in numerical order to begin their march to the field, sing a chant and then they are ready for gametime. Plus signs are drawn on every team member’s hand, and the plus signs must be touched by a designated player before taking the field. Most members of the team have another lucky charm drawn somewhere on their bodies. Mattingly can be spotted with a sun drawn on her left arm every game — a tradition passed down to her.

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“At the end of every year people have traditions and superstitions that they pass onto a different teammate as they graduate, so our team has accumulated a ton of weird things,” Mattingly said. “We want to respect these traditions, but we also just really enjoy doing them. It keeps things fun and light before our games.”

Even the wrestling mat here at Truman is not free from superstitions. In this sport of cutting and keeping weight, it’s all about the pre-match meal. Each member of the Bulldog wrestling team has a different meal preference, but whatever it is, it’s consistent. For sophomore Rafael Lopez, nothing says “meet day” like a peanut butter bagel doused in honey. Lopez said this superstition started because he needed the nutrients after maintaining a low body weight, but when eating the same thing became a routine, it also helped mentally.

“Mentally, the pregame meal lifts my spirits and focuses me,” Lopez said. “After my meal routine is done I feel like I can warm up properly and go into the match confident in myself and in what I’m capable of doing.”

This is not unusual in sports. You felt good after eating a certain pregame meal? Chances are you want to do everything in your power to recreate that feeling.

Every little detail counts when you’re doing something you love.

Most of these lucky rituals are born after an unusually good performance or a big win. Athletes reject the idea that their skills alone carried them to such a high level, so they credit their success to something they must have done differently that day.

With a little common sense, it’s not hard to realize no superstition can take the place of skill and preparation. However, superstitions can remind us to focus on the things we can control in the rollercoaster world of sports. Even if it is a false sense of security created by superstition, control brings confidence, and confidence brings out the best in an athlete.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2015

Men’s soccer splits in the Hoosier state Recently, I was speaking with a good friend of mine. She has been a sports enthusiast her whole life, and a very realistic one at that. But lately, she does not expect too much out of her favorite teams or even out of sports in general. She knows for a sports fanatic — especially in Missouri — that is the quickest route to a broken heart. But she revealed a sentiment that really struck me and has stuck with me during the few weeks since.

“I’m disillusioned with sports,” she said. “It’s all too money-driven.”

Upon first hearing this, it would be hard to disagree. When there are seemingly more commercials than plays from scrimmage during Saturday night’s Texas A&M-Arkansas game, or our favorite soccer team’s jerseys bear a sponsor’s logo much larger than its own, it’s difficult to argue that the whole system hasn’t been modified in order to make a profit.

For example, many University of Michigan proponents thought some of their sports programs would have been more successful from 2010-2014 if the athletic director had more of an athletic background rather than being the CEO of Domino’s Pizza. Sports have become a part of the mainstream culture, and I don’t think anyone in the Western world can deny that.

Sports are much more than that,

By Henry Janssen Staff Reporter though it may be difficult to believe sometimes. Many of us remember being young athletes with the dream that someday we would be catching onehanded passes during Sundays or hitting line drives down the left field line for extra bases during October. The fact of the matter is, we gained a lot more out of these experiences than we lost. Looking back to my Little League days, I know with certainty the experiences and friendships I carried off the field far outweigh the fact I’ll never be under contract to field ground balls.

Sure, our relationships with sports change as we go through high school, when self-expectations become more realistic, but where does that love for sport falter? Love not just for favorite teams and idolized athletes, but a certain passion for competition in general? It’s not that I haven’t fallen into the same state of disillusionment with what we consider the the collective 21st century sports culture. But for every millionaire athlete with a loaded rap sheet, there is a significant number of young people who use athletics as a stepping stone to becoming a fullgrown adult.

Ask almost any coach, collegiate or other, and they will tell you they are just as concerned with the betterment of their athletes’ professional and personal futures as they are with winning contests. The same basic prin-

BY SAM STEWART Staff Reporter

Truman men’s soccer was back in action this weekend in Indiana against two GLVC rivals, the University of Indianapolis Greyhounds and the St. Joseph’s College Pumas. The Bulldogs lost during overtime 1-0 to the Greyhounds Friday, but bounced back to split their weekend with a 2-1 win against the Pumas Sunday.

Against the Greyhounds, Indianapolis and Truman remained scoreless thrughout the 90-minute regulation.

Truman was outshot 13-2 throughout the game, and the Bulldogs only registered one shot per half. Sophomore midfielder Derek Merry’s shot on goals was during the first half and senior midfielder John Lee tallied a shot during the second half.

Truman did, however, have an advantage after the 43rd minute, when an Indianapolis player received a red card and allowed the Bulldogs to play 11 men on the field against the Greyhound’s 10.

Truman spent the majority of the second half on defense as the Greyhounds took nine shots, with freshman goalkeeper Drew Orf saving four of those shots during regulation.

“We were disappointed to take them all the way to overtime and lose,” junior midfielder Tyler Luebbert said. “They were a really good team, but we fought hard and followed our game plan.”

The tie was broken when Indianapolis scored almost three minutes into overtime to take the win. Luebbert said a questionable call by the referee caused confusion for the team and resulted in a fairly easy goal for the Greyhounds.

Truman still holds a 6-2-1 all-time record against the Greyhounds.

The Bulldog record bumped up to 3-5 after a win against St. Joseph’s two days later in Rennselear, Indiana.

The Bulldogs earned 2 goals to bounce back to 3-3 in the GLVC conference.

“Going into the St. Joseph game, we knew it was going to face an entirely new team that brought in 15 new transfers,” senior midfielder Corey Nolte said. “They had just beaten Quincy [University] on Friday and we knew we had to show up mentally and physically prepared.”

The ‘Dogs took 5 shots during the first half with no goals. It wasn’t until the 58th minute when Truman scored on a penalty kick by Nolte after

a St. Joseph’s player received a foul in the goalkeeper’s box. Nolte scored his second goal of the year and Truman took a 1-0 lead during the second half.

Freshman forward Trevor Kaufman scored his second goal of the season heading into the 60th minute of the match. The Pumas started to rally as they notched one on a header during the 66th minute, but it proved fruitless as the ‘Dogs closed the game out and earned the win.

“We’ve been playing really well lately and have not been getting the results we’ve been looking for in some of the games, so it’s good to be rewarded for our hard work,” Kaufman said. “We’re in a positive mindset right now, and we look forward to the tasks ahead of us.”

Truman improved its overall record against the Pumas to a perfect 10-0 with a 3-0 record since joining the GLVC. Truman will be at home for the next three games, beginning with non-conference opponent Lindenwood University 3 p.m. Tuesday, followed by a visit from two GLVC foes, Rockhurst University on Friday and William Jewell College on Sunday.

Both weekend games will begin at noon.

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Football earns first win at Lincoln

BY COURTNEY STRAIT

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For the Truman State football team, the first victory of the season was more than just a number on its record. The Bulldogs’ win against GLVC opponent Lincoln University last Saturday gave the team an opportunity to boost its confidence and gain momentum before facing the University of Indianapolis this week — one of the team’s biggest conference rivals.

The Bulldogs got on the board early against the Blue Tigers, as sophomore linebacker Ben Wellman jumped on a fumble in the endzone for a touchdown only 20 seconds into the contest.

Freshman running back Andy Satulla said the defensive score not only fired up the defense but also encouraged the offense. Satulla said the quick score inspired the team to get points on the board, too.

“That score set the tone for the rest of the game,” Satulla said.

During its last three games, Truman averaged 112 rushing yards per game.

During the team’s game against Lincoln, the Bulldogs more than doubled their average, rushing for a total of 281 yards on the ground.

Satulla said the offensive line was a determining factor in Saturday’s running game. He said the offense’s front five did a great job of creating holes and moving bodies against Lincoln.

Satulla said the Bulldog offense was creating holes in Lincoln’s defense because the players executed plays well.

He said the coaches gave the offense a good game plan and the players performed them like they were supposed to.

“Our offense was really focused on execution,” Satulla said. “We wanted to come out and execute the gameplan, because we knew if we did that, we would put some points up.”

The Bulldogs did just that, as the offense scored 21 unanswered points during the first half.

On the defensive side of the ball, the ‘Dogs also had their fair share of success against the Blue Tigers. Truman recorded three recovered fumbles, including Wellman’s first collegiate touchdown, six sacks and 13 tackles for a loss. Wellman said head coach Gregg Nesbitt always motivates the defenders to make big plays. He

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said the defense took that motto to heart when scoring against Lincoln.

Along with forcing turnovers, the Bulldog defense stifled the Blue Tiger’s run game. Truman did not allow Lincoln to gain a single rushing yard. Wellman said he attributed this defensive success to smart play calling by the Truman coaching staff and solid execution. He said Lincoln’s offense did not pick up on the Bulldogs’ pressure, and this led to sacks. Wellman also said the defensive backs did a good job locking down Blue Tiger receivers during the game.

“Our [defensive] line did really well — they destroyed [Lincoln’s offensive] line,” Wellman said. “We got a ton of sacks and really put the pressure on them all game.”

The Bulldog defense benefitted because Lincoln running back junior Miles Drummond was unable to

play. Drummond, who had tallied 276 rushing yards during Lincoln’s previous three games, was the main focus of Truman’s defensive game plan. Wellman said with Drummond off the field, it put less pressure on Truman’s defense.

Wellman said though the defense played very well during the weekend, there is still room for improvement.

He said during practice this week, the defensive players will strive to improve their tackling because they missed tackling opportunities against Lincoln.

Wellman said this game was a huge confidence builder on both sides of the ball and will help the team prepare to play against the University of Indianapolis this week.

“We needed this win,” Wellman said. “This helps us build for Indy, who is a really tough team.”

Redshirt freshman linebacker Kade Young said he agreed with Wellman, and credited the Bulldogs’ strong defensive effort to the front four defensive lineman.

Young said forcing the early fumble helped the defense start quickly and set a good tone for the remainder of the game. He said the front did a great job of putting pressure on Lincoln’s quarterback and played really well as a unit.

“The back end [of the defense] was locking [Lincoln] down too,” Young said. “But it started with the front four.”

Young said the Bulldog defense usually goes into every game with the same focus — be physical, push the line of scrimmage and make the opponent make plays.

He said though the squad did a good job of performing these tasks, the team still has to hone its mental focus.

Truman held Lincoln scoreless through three quarters and gave up 14 points during the fourth.

Young said this defensive effort was exciting to see.

He said the team didn’t play as well as it is capable of playing, but it is making strides to get there.

“We saw a glimpse of how we can play against Lincoln,” Young said. “We just scratched the surface. When we pull everything together and play the best we can, we’re going to be a tough out.”

The Bulldog football team will be on the road again this weekend, against reigning the GLVC Champion University of Indianapolis Greyhounds 5 p.m. Saturday in Indianapolis.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2015

Bulldogs split in Hoosier state

BY SAM STEWART Staff Reporter

Truman men’s soccer was back in action this weekend in Indiana against two GLVC rivals, the University of Indianapolis Greyhounds and the St. Joseph’s College Pumas. The Bulldogs lost during overtime 1-0 to the Greyhounds Friday, but bounced back to split their weekend with a 2-1 win against the Pumas Sunday.

Against the Greyhounds, Indianapolis and Truman remained scoreless throughout the 90-minute regulation. Truman was outshot 13-2 throughout the game, and the Bulldogs only registered one shot per half. Sophomore midfielder Derek Merry’s shot on goal was during the first half and senior midfielder John Lee tallied a shot during the second half.

Truman did, however, have an advantage after the 43rd minute, when an Indianapolis player received a red card and allowed the Bulldogs to play 11 men on the field against the Greyhounds’ 10.

Truman spent the majority of the second half on defense as the Greyhounds took nine shots, with freshman goalkeeper Drew Orf saving four

of those shots during regulation.

“We were disappointed to take them all the way to overtime and lose,” junior midfielder Tyler Luebbert said. “They were a really good team, but we fought hard and followed our game plan.”

The tie was broken when Indianapolis scored almost three minutes into overtime to take the win.

Luebbert said a questionable call by the referee caused confusion for the team and resulted in a fairly easy goal for the Greyhounds.

Truman still holds a 6-2-1 all-time record against the Greyhounds.

The Bulldog record bumped up to 3-5 after a win against St. Joseph’s two days later in Rennselear, Indiana. The Bulldogs earned 2 goals to bounce back to 3-3 in the GLVC conference.

“Going into the St. Joseph game, we knew it was going to face an entirely new team that brought in 15 new transfers,” senior midfielder Corey Nolte said. “They had just beaten Quincy [University] on Friday and we knew we had to show up mentally and physically prepared.”

The ‘Dogs took 5 shots during the first half with no goals. It wasn’t until the 58th minute when Tru-

man scored on a penalty kick by Nolte after a St. Joseph’s player received a foul in the goalkeeper’s box. Nolte scored his second goal of the year and Truman took a 1-0 lead during the second half.

Freshman forward Trevor Kaufman scored his second goal of the season heading into the 60th minute of the match. The Pumas started to rally as they notched one on a header during the 66th minute, but it proved fruitless as the ‘Dogs closed the game out and earned the win.

“We’ve been playing really well lately and have not been getting the results we’ve been looking for in some of the games, so it’s good to be rewarded for our hard work,” Kaufman said. “We’re in a positive mindset right now, and we look forward to the tasks ahead of us.”

Truman improved its overall record against the Pumas to a perfect 10-0 with a 3-0 record since joining the GLVC. Truman will be at home for the next three games, beginning with non-conference opponent Lindenwood University 3 p.m. Tuesday, followed by a visit from two GLVC foes, Rockhurst University on Friday and William Jewell College on Sunday. Both weekend games will begin at noon.

Believe in Men’s soccer pure sports returns home to host GLVC play

By Henry Janssen Staff Reporter Recently, I was speaking with a good friend of mine.

She has been a sports enthusiast her whole life, and a very realistic one at that. But lately, she does not expect too much out of her favorite teams or even out of sports in general.

She knows for a sports fanatic — especially in Missouri — that is the quickest route to a broken heart. But she revealed a sentiment that really struck me and has stuck with me during the few weeks since.

“I’m disillusioned with sports,” she said. “It’s all too money-driven.”

Upon first hearing this, it would be hard to disagree.

When there are seemingly more commercials than plays from scrimmage during Saturday night’s Texas A&M-Arkansas game, or our favorite soccer team’s jerseys bear a sponsor’s logo much larger than its own, it’s difficult to argue the whole system hasn’t been modified to make a profit.

For example, many University of Michigan proponents thought some of their sports programs would have been more successful from 2010-2014 if the athletic director had more of an athletic background rather than being the CEO of Domino’s Pizza. Sports have become a part of the mainstream culture, and I don’t think anyone in the Western world can deny that.

Sports are much more than that, though it may be difficult to believe sometimes. Many of us remember

being young athletes with the dream that someday we would be catching one-handed passes during Sundays or hitting line drives down the left field line for extra bases during October. The fact of the matter is we gained a lot more out of these experiences than we lost. Looking back to my Little League days, I know with certainty the experiences and friendships I carried off the field far outweigh the fact I’ll never be under contract to field ground balls.

Sure, our relationships with sports change as we go through high school, when self-expectations become more realistic, but where does that love for sport falter? Love not just for favorite teams and idolized athletes, but a certain passion for competition in general? It’s not that I haven’t fallen into the same state of disillusionment with what we consider the collective 21st century sports culture. But for every millionaire athlete with a loaded rap sheet, there is a significant number of young people who use athletics as a stepping stone to becoming a full-grown adult.

Ask almost any coach, collegiate or other, and they will tell you they are just as concerned with the betterment of their athletes’ professional and personal futures as they are with winning contests.

The basic principles that win you competitions are the same that govern a sound personal life. A well-known basketball coach once said these principles are discipline, accountability and always enjoying doing what you do.

I cannot deny that astronomical player salaries and $20,000 Super Bowl tickets are a part of what factors into our definition of the “sports culture” today. I wholeheartedly agree money has changed the way the game looks on primetime television, but I refuse to believe these are different sports than the ones kids grow up playing, learning the meaning of ambiguous terms such as integrity and character.

Photos by Trevor Stark/Index Above: Ben Nivala (left), redshirt freshman defensive specialist, redshirt freshman defender Brian Kane (middle) and redshirt freshman midfielder Michael Ruzicka (right) stretch during practice.

Below: Kane (left) and Ruzicka (right) warm up before practice. The Truman men’s soccer team will host Rockhurst University tomorrow and William Jewell College Sunday, both starting at noon.

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“Itʼs a chance to show the many women who will, are or have battled breast cancer that their fight is not done in vain, and that we support them and want to help end breast cancer by making it known that itʼs still a prevalent issue in our society.”

“Breast Cancer Awareness month to me means to fight. Having [breast cancer] makes you a strong individual. It takes a remarkable and special person to take that on. And when they overcome the sickness that tried to knock them down, they become an inspiration to the world and a statement to those who said it couldnʼt be treated successfully.”

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JASMINE BROWN Sophomore Volleyball Outside Hitter

“When I think of Breast Cancer Awareness month, I think of courageous people who look fear in the face and still continue to fight.”

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