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YAL PUSHES AGAINST DRY CAMPUS POLICY MATT FRANK Staff Writer

There has been a recent push for changing Truman State University’s dry campus policy with discussion from Young Americans for Liberty, the Student Affairs Office and Student Government.

Janna Stoskopf, vice president of student affairs, said Student Government has initiated discussion about reviewing the dry campus policy.

Stoskopf said that she is also in the process of putting together a committee to gauge whether there is a desire for change, because just as there are students who would advocate for change in the alcohol policy, there are

students who feel very strongly that one of the things they like is the dry campus policy.

Student Government President, Deanna Schmidt, said that Student Government passed a resolution last spring in regard to the dry campus policy, and there are three members of Student Government in Stoskopf’s committee. The resolution passed stated that Student Government supports that students 21 years and older should be able to drink on and off campus. The committee will also be made up of members of the Residence Hall Association and a few students.

“Student Government started to talk

about this in the spring and we spent about a month or two discussing this resolution that we passed in the spring,” Schmidt said.

“After lots of discussion our body was a little bit divided on logistical things, and then we decided it was administrations job to decide these things, but we will be with them every step of the way.”

Young Americans for Liberty is a nationwide organization that has chapters at campuses across the country.

The Libertarian group brings political issues to students’ attention through different events and activities.

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Tracy Findling, Student Affairs Secretary, in the Student Affairs Office in Student Union Building 3100. YAL publicized an event where they would “storm” the Student Affairs Office. Photo by Rachel Becker

Student Government hosts fall elections BRITTANY CONLEY Staff Writer

Voting Senator Jesse Wren, and Vice President Katie Alexander, , in the Student Government office located in the Student Union Building. StuGov was looking to fill 10 voting senator positions and four incoming senator positions. Photo by Daniel Degenhardt

Truman offers services for pregnant students KIRA HINTZ Contributing Writer Students in need of pregnancy services can find assistance and support through Truman State University’s Title IX Office, among other campus resources.

Pregnant students are protected from discrimination by Title IX, which is a law mandated by the Department of Education. Certain accommodations can be given to a student to ensure they can continue their education while pregnant and

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after they give birth to a child, however, this treatment is not preferential because pregnant students are still expected to fulfill all of Truman’s academic expectations.

Lauri Millot, institutional compliance officer and Title IX coordinator, said the pregnant student is allowed to attend doctor’s appointments, have more restroom and breastfeeding breaks and have a maternity leave of six to eight weeks.

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On Sept. 9-12, Student Government held their fall elections by sending out an email to students with a link to their ballot. Student Government was looking to fill 10 voting senator positions and four incoming senator positions, and they had 13 individuals run for their fall elections.

The incoming senators are Victor Wei, Ethan Kershaw, Joshna Karki and Kiren MacLeod. The voting senators are Ireti Rotimi, Emily Smith, Josh German, Jose Reyes, Jesse Wren, Luke Rascher, Alexandra Crawford, Paul Wuennenberg and Jacob Bichsel.

Jared Kolok, speaker of the Student Senate,

said he enjoyed talking with interested students and getting to know freshmen and their desires for Student Government.

Kolok said he has wanted to work on elections since his sophomore year and student government has given him a new insight into elections, organizational skills and getting the student body involved with student government.

“The nature of my job as speaker of the Student Senate, and thus the neutral member of Student Government, made me the logical choice for running elections,” Kolok said.

Kolok said that it is unfortunate to have open positions and wants the organization to have a wider range of repre-

sentation. He said he is excited by the new members as well as the potential and eagerness they have for making changes at Truman State University.

Student Government President Deanna Schmidt said their organization recognizes that Student Government is not everyone’s top choice when it comes to getting involved.

“This year in particular we were worried going into the election cycle due to our high number of open positions, low enrollment and trends in student involvement that we’ve been hearing about, so we were very happy to have gotten this much interest in running,” Schmidt said.

Schmidt said 386 students voted over the four

days the polls were open and that voter turnout was average compared to their previous election cycles.

“As President of Student Government this year, I’ve really enjoyed taking an active role in helping with whatever our body needs help or guidance with, and because of low numbers at the beginning of this year, I was very excited to help with elections,” Schmidt said.

Schmidt said this year the Executive Board was able to become closer as an organization because of working together on the elections and reaching out to students.

Truman hosts annual bike sale

Bikes lined up outside the Bike Co-op. Around 70 people lined up to have the chance to purchase one of the 28 bikes that were available for sale.

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ANNA MERCER Contributing Writer

Truman State University recently hosted a bike sale to dispose of abandoned bikes and fund the Bike Co-op.

Around 70 people lined up to have the chance to purchase one of the 28 bikes that were available for sale.

Barb Newcomer, administrative assistant in the Business Office, orchestrated this year’s sale. This was the third year of the bike sale, which started after Truman stopped hosting its annual surplus auctions.

“These are bikes that students have just left here on campus,” Newcomer said. “Each summer the Depart-

ment of Public Safety goes around and marks the bikes, which are still sitting there when classes end. If the bikes don’t move for a certain amount of time, DPS collects them and gives the owner the opportunity to claim the bike. If they don’t, the bike gets added to the sale.”

Newcomer recommended that all students register their bike through DPS, so that if they leave their bike on campus, there is a way for DPS to contact the student before selling their bike. If a student wants to buy a bike at a future bike sale, Newcomer recommends arriving early.

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Truman participates in global climate strike

Top left: Brad Turnbull, program coordinator for the Center for Diversity and Inclusion, spoke during the rally. Turnbull said climate change disproportionately affects minority groups and the impoverished members of society.

Top right: The crowd listens to remarks by Kirksville Mayor and Truman State University ResLife Coordinator Zac Burden. Burden stressed the importance of taking action at the local and individual level to make a positive impact on climate policy and climate change.

Bottom left: Peter Goldman, a member of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby, speaks at the rally while English professor Monica Barron holds the megaphone. Barron delivered the opening and closing remarks at the event.

Bottom right: Junior Emma Palumbo spoke to James Harmon of the Sierra Club after the rally. Students interested in future events could sign up to receive information about future plans. Photos by Caleb Bolin

Crime Reports staff Serving the University community since 1909 Editor-in-Chief: Ryan Pivoney Managing Editor: Elisabeth Shirk News Editor: Rachel Becker Copy Chief: Cara Quinn Design Chief: Emmett Divendal Photo Editor: Rachel Becker Designers: Jake Bertish Photographers: Caleb Bolin, Kara Mackenzie, Daniel Degenhardt, Bidan Yang, Emily Johnson, Mary Van Winkle Copy Editors: Kayla Lewis, Luke Jacobi, Emile Hummel, Jessica Robinson, Maddie Lee, Sami Harris Staff Writers: Travis Maiden, Gordon McPherson, Allison Maschhoff, Chase Potter, Brittany Conley, Erica Schamel, Matthew Frank, Alex Crawford, Erica Lindsay Adviser: Don Krause

DPS & KPD 9/17 Burglary reported at the 4700 block of N. Lincoln St.

9/20 Theft reported at the 1400 block of S. Baltimore St.

9/17 Assault reported at Franklin St.

9/20 Simple assault reported at the 600 block of Benton Way 9/20 Theft reported at the 200 block of W. LaHarpe St.

9/17 Animal bite reported at the 300 block of Park Plaza Ct. 9/17 Theft reported at the 200 block of W. Cottonwood St. 9/17 Theft reported at Eastgate Dr. 9/17 Theft reported at the 900 block of E. LaHarpe St. 9/17 Vandalism reported at N. Baltimore St. 9/17 Theft reported at the 2200 block of N. Baltimore St. 9/17 Theft reported at the 1800 block of Don St. 9/18 Theft reported at the 500 block of N. Baltimore St. 9/18 Bike theft reported at the 1200 block of S. Lewis St. 9/18 Dead body reported at the 100 block of Valley Forge St. 9/19 Theft reported at the 200 block of W. Normal Ave. 9/19 Prowler reported at the 1400 block of Baird St.

9/21 Theft reported at the 900 block of E. Wall St. 9/21 Burglary reported at the 2200 block of N. Baltimore St. 9/22 Public intoxication reported at the 1000 block of W. Martha St. 9/22 Theft reported at the 500 block of N. Baltimore St. 9/22 Public intoxication reported at E. Jefferson St. 9/23 Dead body reported at the 1000 block of W. Adams Dr. 9/23 Theft reported at the 400 block of S. Baltimore St. 9/23 Bike theft reported at the 1400 block of S. Florence St. 9/23 Theft reported at the 500 block of N. Baltimore St. 9/24 Fire reported at the 700 block of N. Marion St. 9/24 Simple assault reported at the 800 block of Kings Rd.

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DRY CAMPUS| YAL publicizes event to spark dialogue on dry campus policy

Janna Stoskopf, vice president for student affairs, in her office in SUB 3100. Stoskopf said Student Government has initiated discussion about reviewing the dry campus policy. Photo by Kira Hintz

Continued from page 1 YAL conducted a petition signing and gave out free root beer on The Quad last Thursday to help raise awareness of the dry campus policy issue. Naomi Mathew, Missouri state chair for YAL, said she is concerned that the current dry campus policy at Truman limits the freedom of students of legal drinking age.

“Truman State is a public campus funded by taxpayers,” Mathew said. “If we are being funded by taxpayers, we should be allowing the maximum freedom possible.”

Mathew said that the dry campus policy has good intentions, except for students 21 years or older that still live on campus and choose to drink, because they are required to look for other places to stay.

YAL also planned an event to storm the Student Affairs Office, a parody of the storm Area 51 Facebook event. Mathew said that this event was a way for students to become aware of the dry campus policy, and that YAL would go to the Student Affairs Office with their petition and express their thoughts about the policy. The event, however, did not happen.

Stoskopf said that she was at the Student Affairs Office at the time of the event and that

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she was prepared for discussion with the YAL. She said she is happy to visit with them about their concerns.

“I’m always in favor of students having their voices heard. I advocate for that a lot,” Stoskopf said. “I think that as long as it’s done in a respectful way, they have the right to have their voices heard, and that’s what I want to give them an opportunity to do. We’re not coming at this from a prohibition standpoint, but instead the focus is really on helping people make good decisions, keep healthy habits and succeed academically.”

The Student Affairs Office was prepared, with Chad Whittom, assistant director of the department of public safety, at the office to make sure everything went smoothly.

“YAL and the other student leaders involved felt that we have already achieved what we set out to do,” Mathew said in a statement. “The main goal was not ‘storming’ any office, but rather bringing attention to the issue to other students. We felt like we succeeded in doing so and didn’t need to cause a large demonstration, that some had expressed concerns about.”

BIKE SALE| Truman held annual bike sale to fund the Bike Co-op on campus Continued from page 1 “The first people in line said they had been camped out since before 4 a.m., but you don’t have to be that extreme about it in order to get a bike,” Newcomer said. “The last student to get a bike had ticket No. 54, so don’t despair if you’re not the first in line.”

The money from the sale went to the Bike Co-op, a student run organization that repairs bikes.

The Co-op will use the money to purchase bulk bike parts, which they then sell with no markup. Labor done by the Bike Co-op is free and completed by scholarship employees, which allows all residents of Kirksville to have their bike repaired for only the wholesale cost of the parts.

“The Bike Co-op was really just started to try and facilitate sustainable transportation here in Kirksville,” President of the Bike Co-op Emma Rollings said. “People can bring their bikes to the Bike Co-op and have them looked over and tuned up, and if any repairs are needed, we can help them out with that, too.”

The Bike Co-op has partnered with the Bike Share program on campus, which allows students to check out a bike from the Student Recreation Center with their student ID. This program has been operational for just under a year. Theo Greer, founder of the Bike Share, said that cooperation with the Bike Co-op allows for the bikes to remain in great condition despite the frequent use they get.

Greer founded the Bike Share after noticing a need for accessible transportation, particularly among international students and students without a vehicle. He wanted these bikes to be available for 24 hours at a time and to have baskets, as many students borrow a bike to ride to and from the grocery store. There are currently four bikes available through the Bike Share, which were donated from the Truman bike sale in 2017.

Helmets, baskets and locks were purchased using the TruCampaign donations, and Greer said more bikes might be purchased using this money if the demand is high enough.

The opening of the Bike Share program. With the program in place, students can check out bikes from the Student Recreation Center with their student IDs. Submitted photo

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Include students in dry campus policy discussions The dry campus policy has been at the forefront of discussions recently as tensions regarding the matter have risen. Truman State University is a dry campus, meaning alcohol is not allowed anywhere on campus, except where special permissions have been granted, such as tailgating events. Student Government is working on policy encouraging action to change the current dry campus policy and the Student Affairs Office is in the process of assembling a committee to explore campus sentiment on the subject. Truman’s chapter of Young Americans for Liberty hosted multiple events centered around the topic, including a “Storm the Student Affairs Office” Facebook event, free root beer on The Quad and even creating a petition for students to sign in support of dissolving the dry campus policy.

We, The Index Editorial Board, believe there needs to be a large and public discussion about the University’s alcohol policy, maybe in the form of a forum, where many different voices can be heard. Whether students agree or disagree with the dry campus policy, they should be able to express those views with other students and University policy makers. Student input is important in matters that affect students, like this issue.

This is a complicated topic to consider because there are a number of different factors to give thought to. According to the Annual Security and Fire Report published by the Department of Public Safety, there were only 12 liquor law arrests on campus last year. This seems to be an unusually low number considering there were about 5,550 students enrolled last year. Students and University administration should examine whether or not the dry campus policy is being enforced well, and if not, why it is in place.

There are also a number of potential policies to consider, such as making the campus or specific residence halls partially dry, or allowing students 21 years old or older the ability to consume alcohol within their living spaces.

We, The Index Editorial Board, encourage students to thoroughly think this policy through. What kind of implications a policy change like this can have and how it can be worked into the campus culture are important questions to find answers to. We also think the discussion surrounding the policy should be more accessible for input. Sidewalk chalkings and selective committees might not be the best approach to creating open dialogue around a topic that can have a large effect on campus atmosphere.

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Utilize campus academic services RACHEL BECKER News, Photo Editor

As a student with dyslexia, I need as much help as possible when it comes to academics here at Truman State University. I have used the Writing Center, tutoring services and I frequent my professors’ office hours, however, I have come to realize that other students do not use these academic resources as much as they should.

Every semester during syllabus week professors announce their office hours and almost beg students to come in, but they often sit in their offices alone during that time. The Writing Center, located in the Kirk Building, is seldom used unless a certain class requires students to have their papers edited there. Tutoring services are also left unused unless they’re required by a class.

The trouble with the “typical Truman student” is that student was most likely deemed “gifted” sometime in their educational career. Now studies, like Joan Freeman’s 2013 study, are coming out saying that the classification of “gifted” is almost more harmful than it is helpful, with the long-term psychological effects being scrutinized. One of the side effects of being “gifted” is the pride that comes with the title, and that pride makes it harder to ask for help. We can agree that no matter how intelligent the “typical Truman student” is, we all need to ask for help from time to time.

Do not be afraid to ask for help — the resources are put there for a reason. The “typical Truman student” is usually one of the most hardworking and intelligent students in their high school, and while that was true in high school, at Truman we are held to a different standard and we cannot be afraid to ask for assistance when we need it.

Coming to Truman with dyslexia has been challenging, but the resources offered here have been a life saver. However, you do not have to have a diagnosed learning disability to access tutoring, office hours or the Writing Center. These resources are in place to help all students, so please take advantage of them!

We need more Greta Thunbergs CARA QUINN Copy Chief

Greta Thunberg’s speech at the United Nations Climate Action Summit in New York Monday, Sept. 23 was a necessary push in the fight against climate change. While it had mixed reviews among liberals and conservatives alike, I think those opposing Thunberg’s speech are missing the true issue at hand: climate change.

It seems many people are hung up on meaningless details, like the fact that Thunberg is only 16. While some view Thunberg’s age as a reason not to trust or even listen to her impassioned call to action, I think her outspokenness and bravery at such a young age make her role as an activist all the more impressive. She’s incredibly inspirational and can serve as Student Government would like to extend a warm thank you to everyone who a role model across all age demographics. I’m 22 and watching Thunberg fight back participated in fall elections! The fall semester seems to truly be in full swing for tears while calling out generations before us, as well as the government, for robbing Student Government now that we have a full body. We were so excited to welcome us of our futures brought tears to my own eyes. It also made me want to act. If a 12 new Voting and Incoming Senators and many more Associate Senators to our body 16-year-old Swedish girl can generate this much buzz around a topic as serious and following a successful election, and had a great time introducing them to their posirelevant to our world as climate change, then why can’t the rest of us join her? tions in our annual fall retreat. Truman alumnus Senator Scott Sifton, former Student Additionally, since when did age discredit someone from intelligently creating a Government President in 1995-1996, came to our retreat and delivered an inspiring discussion full of science-backed research and statistics? Are we not taught to write talk about the importance of our work not just in the present moment, but also for research essays and debate in high school? Do we not celebrate incredible feats future generations of Truman students. It was incredible to hear about the projects of bravery and intelligence in children younger than Thunberg? Ellen Degeneres that he worked on decades ago and to discuss their impact on us today. This truly put features tons of children exhibiting remarkable strides of intellect on her television our work into perspective, and sparked even more passion among our members to show daily, and we don’t hesitate to celebrate their achievements, so what makes continue our hard work across campus.

Thunberg different?

If you are interested in being a part of these efforts to leave a lasting impact on I think those opposed to Thunberg aren’t afraid of her message, but rather they’re campus, consider applying to be the next Student Representative to the Board of Governors! The Board of Governors is the University’s highest policy-making body, charged fearful of what it means for them. In her speech, Thunberg called out those in favor with the important role of setting policy and providing guidance for the University. The of cutting our emissions in half, which she said would only give us a 50% chance of staying below 1.5 degrees celsius. This figure, however, does not include tipping Board is composed of 10 members, one of which is a non-voting student representapoints, feedback loops and additional warming which is hidden by toxic air poltive. The Student Representative plays a crucial role in representing the student body lution. Further, even with reduced emissions use, Thunberg said the science has to this board and in representing the student body on University policy issues such as shown our remaining CO2 budget will still be entirely gone in less than 8.5 years. tuition, student fees, personnel, and construction projects. If interested, applications This means we all will have to make huge changes quickly if we want to guarantee are due by 5 p.m. Oct. 9. Any questions can be directed to trumanstatesenate.bog@ a future for our generation and generations to come. gmail.com. Please note that all applicants must be residents of the state of Missouri, I think Thunberg’s hard-hitting facts and fearlessness in calling out those who and must also be able to commit to serving a two-year term in this position. continue to deny climate change and their role in contributing to it as a whole If you are interested in getting involved with Student Government in a different has people scared. It’s easier to call someone unqualified to speak on a topic way, have an idea for us to pursue or just want to chat more, please reach out to us at when the topic is one you want to ignore. Unfortunately, the issue of climate studentgovernment@truman.edu. change is too big to glance over, and it’s up to all of us to take a page from Thunberg’s book and speak out, regardless of who disagrees. Our future is in SUBMITTED BY: our hands, and we need to channel our inner Greta Thunberg and advocate for Deanna Schmidt and Katie Alexander, ourselves and our planet.

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calendar FALL BOOK SALE 10 A.M. TO 2 P.M. PICKLER MEMORIAL LIBRARY Pickler Memorial Library is hosting a book sale on the south sidewalk. Paperbacks are 50 cents each and hardbacks are $1.00 each. Sale items will be restocked periodically throughout the day. The library is also accepting books, CDs, DVDs, tapes, videos, records, sheet music, puzzles, games, art prints and other items as donations.

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The Society for Sino-American Studies will be hosting a Moon Festival celebration, a tradition highly valued in China and surrounding countries. There will be live performances by students and cultural organizations across Truman’s campus, as well as games, food, moon cake and a photo booth.

As part of Sustainability Week, Truman’s Sustainability Office will be hosting a screening of “The Great Pacific Garbage Patch,” which investigates how plastic waste is impacting the world. Free reusable straws will be available, along with popcorn in reusable bowls.

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Bing Zhang from the University of Missouri-Columbia will be presenting on Drosophila melanogaster — the common fruit fly — “as a neurobiological model.”

Food and drinks will be available during performances including Soul Kitchen, Al Holiday and the East Side Rhythm Band, and Ben Green and the Magic Elixir.

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GUEST SPEAKER ON FOOD WASTE 6 P.M. VIOLETTE HALL 1000 Jonathan Bloom, author of the blog Tasted Food, will be presenting on the impacts of food waste. The event is sponsored by the President’s Sustainable Action Committee, the Agricultural Science Department and the Environmental Campus Organization.

LUNCH AND LEARN 11 A.M. TO 2 P.M. THE QUAD Fresh food harvested from the University Farm, Green Thumb Garden, compost and compost bins will be available to Truman students and staff. The lunch will be donation-based and will benefit the Green Thumb Project.

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Truman alumnus named Carnegie hero Truman alumnus Jordan Lambay was a recipient of the 2019 Carnegie Medal for saving a Kirksville woman’s life during an axe attack outside his house. There have been 10,117 recipients of the Carnegie Medal since 1904.

Lambay will also receive a financial grant.

Planetarium gets an upgrade New hardware and software upgrades at the Del and Norma Robison Planetarium allows simulated travel through all the observable universe, viewings of detailed terrain, surface views of planets via satellite imagery and enhanced video content creation. The Planetarium has weekly shows every Saturday at 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m, with free mythology shows every Monday. Regular shows cost $5 per person and tickets are available to purchase online or at the door.

Juan Chairez promoted to Sergeant Kirksville Master Police Officer Juan Chairez has been promoted to Sergeant by the Kirksville Police Department. Chairez has been working with the Department since 2009 and is a Type II Breath Alcohol Instrument Supervisor, a Driving While Intoxicated Instructor, a Certified Hostage Negotiator and is part of the Department’s SWAT Team.

UGC in brief Provost reports open positions In the provost’s report Janet Gooch, vice president for academic affairs and provost, said there are currently searches underway for a director of the counseling program, a dean for the School of Business and a dean for the School of Arts and Letters. She said the search committee for the director of the counseling program is getting ready to schedule nine skype interviews for the position. Gooch said each of the candidate pools for the dean positions have been released to the search committees with at least 30 candidates in each.

Change in faculty medical insurance In the Faculty Senate report, Undergraduate Council Chair Kathryn Brammall said the company that manages the medical insurance for Truman State University faculty and staff will be changing in January 2020. She said the premiums will remain the same.

Council approves new JINS course The council voted unanimously to approve a new JINS course titled “Exploring Consciousness.” The course will be taught during the summer by psychology professor Karen Vittengl.

City Council in brief Council recognizes Constitution Week Kirksville City Council and Mayor Zac Burden recognized the week of Sept. 17-23 as Constitution Week. Burden presented the proclamation to representatives of the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and asked citizens to reflect on the Constitution of the United States.

Council approves new waste service Kirksville City Council approved a proposal to switch the residential waste services from Advanced Disposal to RTS Waste Services LLC in a 4-to-1 vote. A major factor the Council took into consideration was the impact the disposal trucks have on the city roads. Citizen input and cost of services were also considered.

Council approves mobility plan resolution Kirksville City Council approved a resolution to establish the Kirksville Active Mobility Plan’s Corridors of Focus. The plan identifies areas in which the city will improve or create walkways, increasing mobility around Kirksville.

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PREGNANCY| Kirksville and Truman State University offer resources and support for pregnant students Continued from page 1 When a Truman student leaves the classroom for maternity leave, Millot said her status as a student is put on hold. Millot said the student’s right to an education and current academic progress is not harmed by being pregnant. After a student’s maternity leave is done, Millot said Truman is legally bound to work with her and give her opportunities to continue and complete her classes and assignments.

Pregnant students should contact Millot instead of making leave arrangements with a faculty member, she said. As a mediator, Millot said her job is to help protect the student, the staff member and the student’s private medical records.

She said it is not a student’s responsibility to give faculty member’s medical records that show proof of pregnancy or its limitations. Additionally, it is not up to the professor to decide what actions are appropriate for the student. Millot said professors can’t legally infringe on a student’s service needs. Millot said that in the case of pregnancy, she will email the faculty member on behalf of the student and the Title IX Office. The student then receives a copy of the email and relays pregnancy appointments and needs to Millot.

Janna Stoskopf, vice president for student affairs, said pregnant students can also contact the Student Access and Disability Services Office. While pregnancy is not a disability, Stoskopf said it is a temporary medical situation which can make pregnant students eligible for student access accommodations.

The U.S. Department of Education mandates that universities explicitly state

Title IX and the individuals it protects either on their websites or as an available PDF file or pamphlet. Examples of universities that specifically include pregnancy under their anti-discrimination policy include the University of MissouriColumbia, Missouri University of Science & Technology, the University of MissouriKansas City and the University of Missouri-St. Louis. According to the University of Missouri’s Chancellor’s Task Force on Pregnant and Parenting Policies standing committee, there is no specific policy of accommodation in place for pregnant students at Mizzou. Organizing and coordinating appointments, classes and birth is left up to the student.

Millot said there needs to be a paragraph on Truman’s Title IX website that specifies pregnant students have rights and available services on campus. “[Pregnancy services] need to be clearly delineated to various service providers on campus so that you don’t end up going to three folks before you get to me,” Millot said. “You only go to the first one and they direct you over.”

Millot said she has only seen one instance of pregnancy as Truman’s Title IX coordinator since she arrived in September of last year.

Stoskopf said she hasn’t been aware of the difficulty pregnant students might have with finding resources on campus.

While pregnant students deserve the same access to education as any other student, Stoskopf said the absence of active pregnancy service awareness on campus is not because Truman lacks concern for those students.

Lauri Millot, Title IX coordinator, in her office in Violette Hall 1308. Pregnant students are protected from discrimination by Title IX, which is a law mandated by the Department of Education. Photo illustrations by Kira Hintz

Angie Shuey, Northeast Medical Health Council’s women’s health nurse practioner, in her office. She said said there are also several pregnancy services in Kirksville and the surrounding area for students.

“I think sometimes it’s easy for institutions to operate from a standpoint of what are people asking for versus looking at trying to anticipate what people might need,” Stoskopf said. “I don’t think anything has been intentional about ignoring [pregnancy services], but I will say that this campus, as compared to many other campuses across the country, has a far stronger sense of the traditional [college] student and what that means.”

Stoskopf said the traditional college student is considered to be as young as 18 or in their early 20’s, unmarried and without children. Stoskopf said she has seen big populations of non-traditional students at other academic institutions she has worked at in the past, but non-traditional students are a minority at Truman.

Women’s Resource Center staff can refer pregnant students to clinics around Kirksville and the health center, and has books and information on pregnancy. WRC Director Jasmine Jaquess said pregnancy is an important topic but she does not know how many students at Truman deal with pregnancy or how much of the school’s population would be interested in pregnancy events.

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WRC staff often don’t talk about pregnancy because it has not been a topic of high interest or need for students. However, if the WRC sent out a poll or if pregnancy became a hot topic on campus, Jaquess said the WRC would be more than willing to hold an event or talk about it.

Angie Shuey, Northeast Missouri Health Council’s women’s health nurse practitioner, said there are also several pregnancy services in Kirksville and the surrounding area for students. Shuey said Lifeline Pregnancy Help Clinic is located on North New Street and has a variety of pregnancy resources including free pregnancy tests, parenting classes, resources for unplanned pregnancy and adoption consultation. Shuey said another resource students can use is the Genesis House of Northeast Missouri in Edina, Missouri, which can give support for women in unplanned and crisis pregnancies. Additionally, the Adair County Health Department is associated with Women, Infants and Children, which provides food vouchers for pregnant women, new mothers and those with infants and children. .

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Student artists explore Red Barn as vendors TRAVIS MAIDEN Staff Writer

After spending countless hours working on her collages and artwork over the summer, senior Morgan White arrived at The Square Saturday at 6:30 a.m. to set up her booth alongside other artists. There were displays, tents and tables as far as the eye could see, all selling and presenting their unique wares, artwork and food while a band played music just a few blocks over. This event was the Red Barn Arts and Crafts Festival hosted by the Kirksville Art Association.

The Red Barn Festival began in 1974 with a small gathering of like-minded artists wanting to share their craft. Now it is an annual tradition that the families of Kirksville and Truman State University look forward to. It occurred from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 21 with all sorts of vendors, like White, to speak with.

White said the festival gave her the chance to share her crafts tangibly with the rest of the community rather than posting them online.

She said many artists post their creations online, but it feels disconnected since they are throwing something they created into the void of the internet. She said it’s encouraging for her passion to be validated and encouraged by the people walking by and stopping to view her art.

“I feel like I’m inspiring a young version of myself when I talk to younger people looking at my art,” White said. “It is definitely a lot of work, but it is worth it since so many come to see what’s going on.”

When White was younger, she said others tried to convince her that art wasn’t a viable career path, but she continued to enjoy her art classes more than the others. Her desire to make people laugh is shown in most, if not every, piece of art she has made.

People from all walks of life come together at the Red Barn Festival to share their talents and express their personalities, like the Fibers Club, an unofficial university organization, who decided to participate in the festival at the last minute.

Fibers Club member Halle Workman was in a similar boat as White. Workman said people have told her that art won’t make her money, but she thinks it will bring her the most happiness which, she said, is far more important. The festival was another way to explore her options and look at what others practiced in art.

“I think Red Barn brings a lot of diversity, and it also brings a lot of new, physical ideas instead of getting them from your phone,” Workman said. “Bringing actual artwork to an area, for example, something you don’t normally see, is really cool. It’s good for students and art lovers since there aren’t a lot of galleries around the city.”

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Art Association website. The application was free for student organizations. Generally, student booths could be found near the courthouse under the trees. Fibers Club member Maggie Adams said the original reason for their joining was to earn enough money to go to the Fibers Club conference in St. Louis, so the free entry helped out.

Adams said the toughest part of being a vendor came with the business side of things. Pricing and tagging art for any specific value is very difficult, and it taught many artists what goods would be best to sell at specific venues. It also taught the vendors a lot about customer relations because engaging with customers helps sell more product. Adams said it was great being able to talk with so many people about what the organization made and finding people with similar interests.

Through rain or shine the celebrations went on and at the end of the day another successful Red Barn Festival was finished.

Above: Work by Clay People, a ceramics club at Truman State University. These and many other student projects were for sale Saturday at the annual Red Barn Arts and Crafts Festival.

Below: Fibers Club members Halle Workman and Maggie Adams attend to their club’s booth at Red Barn. Adams said the toughest part about being a vendor was the business side of it. Photos by Travis Maiden

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FALL SCENTS

By Ryan Pivoney, eager fall fan

1. Pumpkin Pie

Whether you’re baking an actual pie or just buying the candle, the smell of pumpkin pie in your home is a must at the beginning of the fall season. Nothing gets you more excited for the coming months than browning crust and baking spices wafting into the air.

2. Fall Leaves

One of the first signs of autumn brings with it a wonderfully unmatched scent. The refreshing outdoor scent is inescapable throughout the season. Personally, I’m reminded of the large leaf piles and countless hours spent raking leaves with neighborhood kids whenever I catch a whiff.

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3. Bonfires

With the smell of smoke filling the air and the sight of friends’ faces lit up by the flames, bonfires are one of the best pastimes of the season. You can also roast marshmallows and make s’mores for added enjoyment!

4. Apple Cider Fresh apples and cider are another unmistakable fall scent.

Whether you’re getting your products from the farmers’ market, a local farm or you’re picking out a scented candle, you can’t go wrong with the smell of fall produce.

5. Cinnamon

The distinctive smell of fall and the holidays is available in candles as well! Cinnamon is a common ingredient in most fall desserts, so why not get the scent without all the work of baking a new dish?

Community churches host block party ELISABETH SHIRK Managing Editor

Four local churches have come together, shutting down a city street, to host a free block party for all members of the Kirksville and Truman State University communities.

Kirksville City Council unanimously approved the churches’ request to shut down Mulanix Street for the event during its Sept. 16 meeting. The hosts — First Presbyterian Church, First United Methodist Church, First Christian Church and Trinity Episcopal Church— will be providing food and entertainment at the event Oct. 6 from 12-2:30 p.m.

Sarah Mohler, event planning committee member, said the block party started as an idea from First Presbyterian’s outreach committee. The first church they thought to partner with was their nearest neighbor, First United Methodist.

“It so happened that they were having the same idea, but they just hadn’t acted on it yet, so when we contacted them they got really excited about it,” Mohler said.

The date of the event happened to be on World Communion Sunday, which Mohler expressed made the event more special.

After that, Mohler said, the idea continued to grow and they reached out to more churches on Mulanix Street, including First Christian and Trinity Episcopal.

She explained that the block party has taken a lot of coordination, with meetings beginning in August, because none of the churches have ever tried to do an event like this.

The weekend of the block party is also the celebration of the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, who was known for creating an ecological emphasis on Christianity.

“Trinity Episcopal Church often does a blessing of the animals, and so as part of the event they wanted to coordinate the blessing of the animals with the block party and so we thought, ‘That’s amazing,’” Mohler said.

Mohler explained that the blessing of the animals is to honor the roles that pets and animals play in our lives.

Mohler said First United Methodist is known for its youth programs and its children’s musical programs, so they seemed to be well suited to organize the children’s activities for the event.

“First Presbyterian, I think what we’re really offering the event is really just the impetus of getting it going,” Mohler said. “We did the paperwork, we coordinated the churches and things like that.”

All of the churches will be providing food in a potluck fashion, so partygoers can walk up and down Mulanix to sample food, play games and interact with one another.

From 1-2:30 p.m. local band Deadwood will be playing in the gazebo at First Christian.

Clifton Kreps, Deadwood guitar player and vocalist, said several members of the band attend churches that are involved in the block party and that is how they got involved. Most of the members are part of the Truman community, as well.

“We kind of have a Truman identity in a sense, but I think of this as more of a community thing and … it’s part of just trying to support the arts of Kirksville and the creative life of Kirksville,” Kreps said.

Live music, Kreps said, tends to get people up and moving, so he hopes Deadwood will do that for this event.

Mohler said the planning committee would love to see the block party become an annual event.

Magician makes students, families laugh Above: The Student Activities Board brought Comedy Magician Michael Kent to campus to perform Saturday. The show was free and family friendly.

Left: Kent incorporated stories and humor into his performance.

Among his acts were mindreading and sleight of hand tricks.

Bellow: Senior Christian Ferguson helped Kent with a Rubik’s Cube trick. Kent brought several volunteers on stage during the performance. Photos by Rachel Becker

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George and Martha’s Knickknacks What is this? This story is a part of a series of stand-alone short stories written by The Index’s fiction writer, Allison Maschhoff. None of the fiction stories this semester are connected to one another. You can find this and other stories by Allison Maschhoff at tmn.truman.edu.

ALLISON MASCHHOFF Staff Writer “What are you doing?” George flinched a little as he heard the way his voice tilted upward at the end of his question. Upon entering their kitchen, he had found his wife sitting on the floor, haphazardly moving various items from one container to another.

“What does it look like I’m doing?” Martha responded. “Spring cleaning.”

“It’s September.”

“Well, the cleaning is well overdue.” Martha continued to transfer knickknacks from the plastic tub on her left to the trashcan on her right, muttering something about charity.

“We never use any of this junk!”

“That’s not true!”

“George, when was the last time you opened this box?”

George, crossing his arms, positioned himself between his wife and the trash can. “My point exactly! You hid these from me. How was I supposed to use them?”

“Hid them?! Excuse me for deciding they could collect dust just as well in the basement as they could spread all over our bedroom.”

“And how exactly was having them ‘spread all over our bedroom’ not using them? How else is a person supposed to use knickknacks?”

Exasperated, Martha offered a compromise, not that she expected her husband to be able to hold up his end of the bargain.

“George, if you can tell me where this one was before I boxed it up, I’ll let you pick five to keep.”

George stared at the little glass duckling she held in her hand. It

was the color of lemonade and wore a small hat that was not unlike an ice cube. “Um ... it was in our room.” He knew he wasn’t helping himself, but he just needed time to think!

“Where in our room?”

“Which one?”

George swallowed. No time left to stall. “Your dresser?”

Martha promptly dropped the duck into the trash can. They silently listened to the clinking of glass hitting glass.

“I bet you just knocked off his hat,” George said.

“I bet Goodwill accepts ducks without hats,” Martha said.

“Martha, do you remember where the duck used to sit?”

George knew it was unlikely, but he really hoped she didn’t.

“On your nightstand.”

Of course, George thought. He tried to think of a way to turn this into a positive. If only he could remember where they had gotten the duck, or why it had been on his nightstand in particular.

His wife didn’t seem willing to wait for him to come up with a proper response, though. “Oh, I’m sorry, was that supposed to make me want to keep it?” Martha deposited another glass figurine — this one was a moose — into the trash can. She was slightly gentler, but the clinking was just as loud.

“Martha, what harm does it do to have one more box in the basement?

What if our kids want these someday?”

Martha thought back to the horrifying stacks of cardboard boxes that had been discovered in the basement of her childhood home after her mother’s death. So many things she had been left to feel

guilty for not knowing where they had come from or why they were saved for so long. “You know what I think our kids will want someday? I think they’ll want to rummage through our house and see the things they gave us. Not some glass duck that was a wedding present from a great uncle they’ve never met, or a moose missing an antler that you just had to buy on a camping trip twenty years ago.”

George, finally feeling victorious, brought up their oldest daughter. “Jeanie was on that camping trip! Maybe it would bring back fond memories. Why don’t we hold onto it for her?”

Martha sighed. “Jeanie was two when we went on that camping trip. All she remembers is that we all survived. Really, all she remembers is being told we went on a camping trip and survived.”

“It was a good camping trip!”

“I was seven months pregnant!

The last thing I wanted was to be in the woods with a toddler!”

“Doesn’t mean we didn’t have fun!” George pushed the trash can far enough to the right that he could sit down between it and his wife. “Doesn’t make it any less of a memory.”

They sat in silence for a few minutes. Martha fidgeted with a tiny glass strawberry. “Happy Mother’s Day” was inscribed on the side.

George noticed it and recognized it instantly. It was a souvenir from one of the best days of guy’s life: the day he’d found out he was going to be a father.

George nudged her. “Remember when I gave you that?”

Martha smiled. “It was a few days after I told you I was pregnant with Jeanie.”

Two days after you told me.

Four days after Mother’s Day. I can still feel the excitement of finding out they had something left. You deserved to get to celebrate your first Mother’s Day, even if it was a few days late.”

“Why a strawberry?”

“Well, I really wanted Jeanie to end up a little carrot top like you.

Of course, they don’t sell glass carrots for Mother’s Day and I’ve always thought your hair was more red than orange. So when I saw the strawberry, I thought it fit perfectly.”

Martha did not want to acknowledge the water droplets in her eyes. Eyes still glued to the strawberry, she told her husband, “Getting rid of the knickknacks doesn’t mean we’re getting rid of the memories.”

“I know,” George said. “But I still don’t see why the kids can’t be the ones to do it. You know, once we’re dead and buried.”

Martha’s eyes took inventory of the box’s contents. More glass knickknacks that had been presents from one member of the family to another. Vacation souvenirs from Florida and Chicago and Boston. As much as she hated to admit it, George had a point. Here was her family’s history.

Maybe not the milestones, but the small things. The things that gave proof of their love for each other and their desire to spend time together.

And maybe she could make it so that this box could someday comfort her children by keeping the memories alive as long as she was.

She hid her smile from her husband and gently placed the strawberry back in the plastic tub. Maybe some things were worth allowing to collect dust in the basement.

“Ad Astra” is a future classic GORDON MCPHERSON Staff Writer Director James Gray’s cerebral, sublime and extraordinarily ambitious “Ad Astra” is the best science-fiction film since “Blade Runner 2049” and a refreshing palate cleanser after the disappointing “It: Chapter Two.” Gray’s vision of the future —

dominated by warfare over natural resources, ever-present capitalism, mentally scarred soldiers and Wild West-esque space pirates — remains compelling and chillingly plausible from start to finish. So, too, does the introspective journey undertaken by Major Roy McBride, played by career-best Brad Pitt.

McBride, plagued by depression,

Brad Pitt stars in “Ad Astra,” a futuristic film about Major Roy McBride’s (Pitt) mission to find his estranged father. Movie Critic Gordon McPherson gives this film a perfect score for its stunning cinematography and relevant messages. Photo by Francois Duhamel, Twentieth Century Fox

post-traumatic stress and daddy issues, is an astronaut working for the unfortunately titled Space Command branch of the U.S. Military. He eventually embarks on a mission to find his father, H. Clifford McBride, played by Tommy Lee Jones, after life-threatening electrical surges emanate across Earth’s solar system from his father’s last known location near Neptune. Clifford McBride, idolized as a hero throughout Space Command, previously undertook an intergalactic mission to discover whether intelligent life exists beyond. What could go wrong?

With strong hints of “Apocalypse Now,” “2001: A Space Odyssey” and the aforementioned “Blade Runner 2049,” “Ad Astra” presents a scarred hero’s mythic journey into the darkest recesses of space and his own heart.

Of course, using the sciencefiction genre to explore universal themes isn’t anything new, but “Ad Astra” contributes some genuinely unique insight into contemporary masculinity, the influence of family and the corrupting pull of destiny.

With such heady, intellectual themes comes inevitable sacrifices for what general moviegoers consider traditional “entertainment.” “Ad Astra” is a slow burn if there ever was one, demanding a level of patience that will separate casual from serious moviegoers during its two hour runtime.

The thrilling-but-detached action sequences sprinkled throughout are always entertaining, but viewers shouldn’t expect an action film. The film aspires to be something greater.

Pitt’s pervasive narration, for example, while at times pretentious and a bit too on the nose, sets a chilling,

melancholic tone throughout that instills this adventure with soulful — at times heartbreaking — emotion.

Pitt’s performance, while reminiscent of Ryan Gosling’s acting style in “Blade Runner 2049” and “First Man,” is a prime example of minimalism in its rawest form. Conditioned to compartmentalize his emotions to repress his true pain and suffering, McBride’s vulnerability is perfectly depicted in several powerful scenes of soul searching.

Indeed, McBride is such a fascinating protagonist — perfectly portrayed — that I was in tears at multiple points throughout the film.

This didn’t stop impolite audience members in my theater from yapping incoherently during critical sequences, though. I suppose not everyone can appreciate art.

I’d be remiss without mentioning the film’s stunning cinematography

by Hoyt Van Hoytema, who previously collaborated with Christopher Nolan on “Dunkirk.”

Utilizing elaborate lighting, jawdropping vistas and artful symbolism, “Ad Astra” is filled with shots begging to be framed in museums.

The film’s few flaws, revolving around some drawn-out flashback sequences that proved too pretentious, poorly-developed side characters and some abrupt dialogue never detract from the overall experience.

If giving this film — which I fear will end up being overlooked by most moviegoers due to a lackluster trailer — a rating of 5/5 makes more people go see it, my mission will be accomplished. Don’t miss “Ad Astra” if you’re looking for a film that goes beyond mere entertainment.

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Question 1: What is your favorite fall candle scent?

“I don’t really know fall candle scents. I mean, I guess some sort of pumpkin?”

“The apple cinnamon one.”

“I will have to say vanilla cookies or something like that. I don’t really like the pumpkin spice and cinnamon is too much.”

Question 2: How are you feeling about your midterms?

“Honestly, I’m not too worried about it. My classes have been pretty easy so far, so I feel pretty confident in my ability to do well on the test.”

“I only have a midterm in one class, so I’m feeling okay.”

“I’m feeling pretty good about them. This is the first semester where I’ve liked all of my classes, so I feel like I actually want to study.”

Question 3: Who on campus deserves a shoutout and why?

“I think that the Sodexo people who do the food really deserve a shoutout, because they’re pretty awesome. The cleaning ladies [housekeeping], too. They do an excellent job.”

“Diana Jost has been there for me a lot the past couple weeks, so I would shout out to her.”

“Aubrey Hughes, one of my main friends, cause she’s cute and stylish.”

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CROSS COUNTRY

Men’s, women’s cross country Div. II Showcase Invitational —Trevecca Nazarene, Saturday, Sept. 28

SOCCER

MEN’S Men’s soccer at the University of Indianapolis at 6:30p.m.

Friday, Sept. 27 Men’s soccer vs. Bellarmine University at home at 12 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 29 WOMEN’S Women’s soccer at the University of Indianapolis at 5 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 27 Women’s soccer vs. Bellarmine University at home 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29

FOOTBALL

Football at Quincy University at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28

GOLF

Golf at the Flyer Women Intercollegiate Sunday, Sept. 29 through Tuesday, Oct. 1

TENNIS

Tennis vs. Quincy University at home at 11 a.m.

Sunday, Sept. 29

VOLLEYBALL

Volleyball at Lewis University at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27 Volleyball at the University of Illinois-Springfield at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28

FOOTBALL| The Bulldogs will face off against rival Quincy hoping to continue winning streak

Continued from page 14 After halftime the defense continued to run the score up with a pair of pick sixes by defensive backs Lawrence Woods and Tanner Lain, which put the ’Dogs in control of the Crusaders 38-0. After holding the lead up to the beginning of the fourth quarter, the Bulldogs eventually outlasted the Crusaders 38-7.

Wide receiver Spencer Newell has played a large part in the success of the Bulldogs this season. With three touchdowns already (two receiving and one punt return), Newell has been one of the many bright spots for this team early in the season. Newell credits the Bulldog defense, which has allowed an average of just 8.67 points per game this season, for being the backbone of the team up to this point. Even with a sturdy defense to back them up, Newell knows that entering conference play, the Bulldogs will need to put up points as well, and he is confident they can do just that.

“Our offense started slow against Drake, who had a solid defense,” Newell said. “The last two weeks we have been able to expose the defenses better with our quick throws and run game. We are starting to get going and explode on offense week by week as we get more comfortable and familiar playing with one another.”

After back-to-back blowout wins at home, the Bulldogs will get back on the road this Saturday when they travel to Quincy, Illinois, to take on the rival Hawks. This weekend will be the team’s first Great Lakes Valley Conference matchup, and is the first of seven straight GLVC games that will determine the conference champion. Despite the pressure increasing as the ’Dogs enter conference play, Newell and the team will not be treating this week any differently than the last.

“Nothing changes for us,” Newell said. “The goal is always to be 1-0, but going into conference play only makes us more hungry to compete and get better at what we do.”

What they have done so far this season is get off to the fastest start in seven years, with an average margin of victory of 19 points, all while allowing just over a touchdown per game. This year’s team already has the potential to be the best in recent memory. They will be playing for the best start to a season in over a decade this Saturday against their conference rivals, but for the Bulldogs the goal is always to win, and this week nothing changes.

Truman defeated the Crusaders, extending its winning streak to three games. The season start has been the best the Bulldogs have seen in years. Photo by Kara Mackenzie

SOCCER| The Bulldogs are off to successful seasons so far Continued from page 14 He said the team’s main focus is on making it to the Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament, which typically means the ’Dogs need to get at least an even number of wins and losses.

“Every game’s a battle,” Koenig said. “We know that we have what it takes to get to the Tournament, so we’ve just been building off that. I think the confidence is really flowing throughout the group right now.”

While the competition is tough, Koenig said the Bulldogs are looking to make some noise and turn heads in the conference this season. He said the men are fully expecting a win this weekend.

Despite a couple injury setbacks so far this season, Koenig said the depth of the team is strong and the quality of play shouldn’t change.

“We got a lot of guys coming off the bench that are hungry and wanting to show themselves that they can break that starting lineup,” Koenig said.

Women’s soccer head coach Mike Cannon said the season is going well, but it would be nice to have another win or two. Cannon explained that the competition is tough, but he is happy to see the Bulldogs near the top of the conference early.

Cannon said the team gave its conference competitors everything they could handle.

“We’re not where we want to be yet, but we’re making strides each game,” Cannon said. “Our passing is getting better, we’re kind of getting on the same page a bit more ... and we scored more this weekend, but we also gave up more goals.”

Midfielder Anna Meyer said while the season has started out rough, the team is finding its stride. Meyer said the games against Rockhurst and William Jewell were back and forth. She scored the tie-breaking goal against William Jewell with less than a minute left in regulation time.

“I shot it right by the outside of the goalie box and it went in and everyone went crazy,” Meyer said. “I looked at the clock and realized this was the last minute and I just scored and it was just kind of unbelievable.”

Meyer said the women expected to win both games last weekend, so the loss against Rockhurst was a hit.

Cannon said he likes the direction the team is heading in and thinks the women are getting better at tak-

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ing advantage of the opportunities that are presented on the field. Sunday’s game against William Jewell was more indicative of last season’s play, he explained, but the team found ways to come from behind and win, even if it wasn’t pretty.

The team dynamic has been a crucial part of the team’s success so far, Meyer said. The relationships on and off the field help to form a more in-sync dynamic.

The Bulldogs are working on passing and maintaining possession of the ball, as well as coordinating a strong defense to minimize the number of scoring attempts, Cannon said. While the women aren’t taking as many shots, he said the ones that are taken are effective.

The ’Dogs are expecting a couple more difficult matchups this weekend traveling to University of Indianapolis Friday and returning home to face off against Bellarmine University Sunday. The team has one road win under its belt, but Cannon said the women are looking for more results away from home.

Like the men, the women have recieved a few injuries, but Cannon said the depth of the team and similar skill levels ensure the caliber of play won’t drop.

Both teams will compete Sept. 27 against University of Indianapolis at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., respectively.

Midfield forward Matt Yankowitz gets contact with the ball against Quincy University. Truman won that game 2-0. Photo by Kara Mackenzie

VOLLEYBALL| Bulldogs preparing for conference play with 6-6 record Continued from page 14 After splitting sweeps on the first day of tournament play, the Bulldogs were faced with two ranked opponents on Saturday: seventh-ranked Northern State University and 18th-ranked Northwest Missouri State University. In the first of the two Saturday matchups the ’Dogs challenged the No. 7 Wolves of Northern State University. Truman struggled to score against the Wolves’ defense, which held Truman to just 38 kills.

The ’Dogs dropped all three sets in the first contest of the day and moved on to the rival Bearcats of Northwest Missouri State University. This matchup appeared to be within the Bulldog’s grasp after a first-set victory by a score of 25-19. However, the two teams continued to swap victories until a decisive fifth set needed to be played. With five errors in the final set, the Bulldogs were unable to complete the upset and fell to 1-3 over the weekend.

Despite finishing the tournament with a losing record, the Bulldogs were able to land Jocelynn Livingston on the All-Tournament Team. With 35 kills, nine digs and one solo block, Livingston’s impressive weekend helped the Bulldogs walk away from the tournament with some hardware.

The following weekend the team was on the road again, this time in Louisville, Kentucky, to compete in the Bellarmine tournament. On Friday, the first day of the tournament, the team opened tournament play with a 3-1 victory over Georgia College. Even though they emerged victorious, this game was one of the closest of the weekend for the Bulldogs, as each set was decided by three points or less. In their second contest of the day, the Bulldogs took the court against the Cedarville University Yellow Jackets. After trading lop-sided wins, the ’Dogs dropped consecutive games to go down 3-1. This match proved to be the low point of an otherwise successful weekend.

Truman returned to the court Saturday to face off against the University of Charleston.

With the help of an efficient attack, the Bulldogs made quick work of the Golden Eagles with three overwhelming victories (25-17, 25-10, 25-16). In this match, the Bulldogs were led by outside hitter Morgan Smith, who ended the match with a team high of 19 kills and a career-best 12 digs. Following this win, the Bulldogs finished the weekend against the Trojans of Trevecca Nazarene University. In the first set, the Bulldogs jumped out to an early 10-1 lead behind 3 kills by Smith. The Trojans, however, would answer and eventually tie the set at 24 before Smith hammered home consecutive kills to give the Bulldogs the opening set victory.

After the first set the Bulldogs had no trouble finishing the sweep of the Trojans to finish the weekend 3-1, one of two teams to do so.

Libero Lauren Wacker believes that the success in the second tournament was due to improvements in the front row both defensively and offensively.

“Our front row really started putting balls away,” Wacker said. “We’ve also been able to get a lot more touches on other teams’ hits, which makes defense that much easier.”

One member of that Bulldog front row that received distinct honors was Smith. The ’Dogs were again able to land a member of their roster on the All-Tournament Team.

Smith, who finished the tournament with 56 kills, 25 digs and one solo block, was Truman’s only representative on the team.

With this season’s tournament play coming to an end, the Bulldogs are preparing to jump into their conference schedule. The team will begin their 16-game conference stretch on Friday, Sept. 27. Standing at 6-6, the volleyball team is well behind their 2018 pace that earned them the last spot in their conference tournament. This year’s team will need a strong run through the conference to finish in the top eight and qualify for the Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament for the fourth year in a row.

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SEASON STATS MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY Placings

Score

2/2, 2/15

29, 47

FOOTBALL Overall Conference Home Away Neutral

3-0

0-0

WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY Placings

Score

1/2, 1/11

23, 31

2-0 1-0

TENNIS Overall Conference Home Away Neutral

3-1

0-0

MEN’S SOCCER Overall

Conference

4-1-0

3-0-0

Home

Away

Conference

Neutral

1- 0 - 0 3 - 1 - 0 0 - 0 - 0

2-2-1

2-1-0

Home

Away

0-0 3-1

0-0

GOLF Placings

Score

1, 3

640, 682

VOLLEYBALL

WOMEN’S SOCCER Overall

0-0

Neutral

1- 0 - 0 1- 2 - 1 0 - 0 - 0

Overall Conference Home Away Neutral

6-6

0-0

0-0 0-0

6-6

Cross country gearing up for Div. II Showcase RYAN PIVONEY Editor-in-Chief The men’s and women’s cross country teams finished at the top of their classes at the Les Duke Invitational Sept. 14 with the women taking first and the men coming in second just behind Central College.

The women finished with 31 points and an average time of 24:15 for the 6,000 meter run. The men finished with 47 points and an average time of 27:27 for the 8,000 meter race.

Head coach Tim Schwegler said he thought the women’s team would win the meet and was confident the men would place in the top three. The meet was against many Div. III schools, so Schwegler said his expectations for the Bulldogs were high going in.

Carly Garnett, coming in at No. 2 for the Bulldogs and fourth overall with a time of 23:51.5, said the Les Duke Invitational was a good course with slightly more hills than the team was expecting.

With 17 teams competing, Garnett said the women’s biggest competition came from the home school Grinnell College, who came in second place.

Schwegler explained the men were competing well with Central College while

everyone else was far enough behind.

Thomas Cormier, who finished first for the Bulldogs and second overall with a time of 26:53.1, said the men showed improvement since their last meet.

Cormier said the team was working together more and lowering times.

Cormier said cross country is a mental sport, so running as a team can help with motivation, as well as push out competition and better the ’Dogs’ score.

He said at the Cat and Dog Dual Meet a lot of the men were spread out and alone or running strictly with teammates, which can make the course feel longer and more difficult.

“Running against people can have the same effect as running in a group of your teammates,” Cormier said. “You’ll see people and you’ll kind of latch on to them and try to catch up to them as best as you can, so it provides a competitive gauge.”

Cormier said the men prepared by running distances and hill routines, allowing them to pick up the pace as the season progresses.

“Overall we competed real well,” Schwegler said. “That was the main thing we wanted to do this meet, so we definitely did that.”

Schwegler said the teams will face some tough competition from around the country, and some conference competitors, in the Div. II Showcase Invitational at Trevecca Nazarene this weekend. He said based on past years he might expect top five finishes for each team.

Schwegler said practice and workouts try to simulate the upcoming race so when the runners get to the meet they are prepared.

Garnett said the team has been working all summer to build up mileage, working on endurance and speed. Now, the focus is on adding in harder workouts to stay ahead of the competition. Garnett said to prepare for the Div. II Showcase the women have endured a harder workout week, doing practice and runs all week with one day for recovery.

“Our team, I think, is going to be really strong,” Garnett said. “There will be really tough competition, but hopefully that will just push us and we’ll run some of our best times because of the competition there.”

Cormier said the men have been practicing faster workouts on flatter terrain in preparation for the next competition.

He said the ’Dogs might not be

Junior Thomas Cormier ran in the Les Duke Invitational Sept. 14. He finished first for the Bulldogs and second overall. Photo by Truman Athletics leading as often in this next meet, but they will still be competing just as hard as ever.

“It’ll be competitive,” Schwegler said.

“We’re going to find out how good we are at this next meet.”

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Senior Lindsey Repp captured her first college tournament win early last week as the golf team traveled to Springfield, Missouri, to compete in the Evangel Fall Invitational. Repp posted a total score of 153 (+9) over the two day tournament, with a score of 79 (+7) on the first day of play and a score of 74 (+2) on the second day. Repp’s second day score of 74 tied her career best, moved her up two spots from third to first on the tournament leaderboard and helped lead the golf team to a first place finish overall. This was the team’s first tournament win since 2013.

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Tennis starts season well with young team ELISABETH SHIRK Managing Editor

The Truman State University tennis team has kicked off its season with several young players and, as of Tuesday, a 3-1 record.

This season the eight player team has four freshmen, one sophomore, three juniors and no seniors. The team lost against St. Ambrose University, but beat Central College, Webster University and William Jewell College.

Head coach Steven Smith said everyone on the team is trying to improve.

“We’ve been working on ground

strokes a lot,” Smith said. “We were working on reaction volleys a lot. Essentially, we want to be able to hit balls consistently with depth and pace and cover court.”

Smith said the biggest difference between this season and last season is the amount of new people on the team.

Juniors Alex Rogers and Morgan Eby are back from last year’s varsity team and everyone else is new to varsity.

Smith said there is a different dynamic this year, but Rogers and Eby are good leaders and the team seems to get along well with each other.

“Everyone else is kind of finding their

way through this together and Morgan and Alex are helping them,” Smith said.

So far the energy has been mostly positive, Smith noted, which can be difficult with the hot temperatures during practice.

Smith said he expects that the team will gain more experience throughout the rest of this season.

“I think they’re going to grow closer and they’re going to become better athletes and they’re going to become better tennis players,” Smith said.

The tennis team will play at home Sept. 29 at 11 a.m. against Quincy University.

The tennis team has several new members this season. It has started the season with a 3-1 record. Photo

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GOLF| The Bulldogs are looking to move ahead after first tournament win Continued from page 14 “Again, going back to Lindsey, she made a lot of four, six and eight-foot puts that are hard to do but she’s practiced them so much that it really helped her score,” Fitzpatrick said. “So, yeah, again, just going out with better goals and focus I think has helped them and we went into this tournament with the goal of playing well and winning, so that definitely helped.”

Hunt got her first tournament experience at the Evangel Fall Invitational.

Even though she scored well the first day with an 84, Schnable beat her with a 78, so Hunt’s score was not used. On the second day Hunt’s 87 surpassed Schnable’s 97, and her round score was recorded for the tournament.

“I thought I played well and I was happy with how it went for it being my first college tournament,” Hunt said. “It was also nice to have my score count on the second day.”

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Next week at the Drury Fall Invitational in Bolivar, Missouri, the team will look out for its big swings and hope that its consistency on the course carries over into day two, Fitzpatrick said. Repp, Ducaji and Gastrau will golf at the Drury Fall Invitational since they were the top three performers at the Evangel Fall Invitational for Truman, Fitzpatrick explained. Schnable and Hunt were chosen to attend the Drury Fall Invitational after qualifying based off their season long scoring averages, which is how they were selected for the Evangel Fall Invitational.

After the Drury Fall Invitational, the same group of girls will continue to play at the Flyer Women Intercollegiate because there is not enough time in between tournaments. Fitzpatrick said the quick turnaround will be a good opportunity to see the players’ consistency.

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UNDEFEATED: STARTING OFF ON THE RIGHT FOOT

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Truman football starts 3-0 for the first time since 2012 CHASE POTTER Staff Writer

Over the past two weekends the Truman State University football team has taken the field at Stokes Stadium and remained undefeated. Now, the Bulldogs will go on the road to face conference rival Quincy University in their first conference matchup of the season, and have a chance to start 4-0 for the first time in the last 10 years.

After narrowly defeating Drake University on the road in week one, the team returned home to take on the

Wayne State University Warriors of Detroit, Michigan, in week two. The Warriors came into this game 0-1 on the season, but 1-0 all time against the Bulldogs with their only other matchup in 2015, which the Bulldogs lost 21-20.

Following a slow first quarter that saw only three total points on a 28-yard field goal by place kicker Josh Scheiderer, the Bulldogs lit up the scoreboard. In the second quarter, quarterback Jaden Barr led the offense down the field and threw the first offensive touchdown of the year to wide receiver Spencer Newell on a nine-yard connection to the

back of the endzone. This catch would be only one of two touchdowns in the first half for Newell. This drive was shortly followed by a fumble on the ensuing kickoff, which defensive back Jordan Siegel recovered and returned for a touchdown, giving the Bulldogs a 17-0 lead. After going up 35-0, the Bulldogs held onto the lead until the clock hit zero. With a final score of 3512, this game marked Truman’s second win of the season and their best start to a season since 2012.

Week three brought the team their second Div. I opponent of the year. This

time the Valparaiso University Crusaders, a member of the Pioneer Football League in the Football Championship Subdivision, made the trip to Kirksville from Valparaiso, Indiana. The ’Dogs wasted no time warming up to their opponent and got off to a quick start yet again with ten first quarter points. After that, the Truman defense and special teams took control of the game. Newell scored the lone touchdown of the second quarter on a 71-yard punt return that put the Bulldogs up 17-0.

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Volleyball gearing up Golf brings home for conference play first win in six years CHASE POTTER Staff Writer

Over the past two weekends the women’s volleyball team has been readying themselves for conference play with a stiff tournament schedule.

On Sept. 13, the team traveled to Drury University in Springfield, Missouri, to compete in the Drury Fall Invitational.

The Bulldogs began the weekend against Colorado Mesa University of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, who entered the weekend 3-1 overall. After three

close sets, in which the Bulldog’s largest margin of defeat was just four points, Truman was unable to prolong the match and lost 0-3. In the second match of the first day, the team focused their aim on the Griffons of Missouri Western State University. The volleyball team rallied after losing the first match and routed the Griffons in straight sets 3-0. This extended the Bulldogs’ winning streak over the Griffons to four, with their last loss to the in-state rivals coming in 2015.

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Men’s, women’s soccer starting season ahead RYAN PIVONEY Editor-in-Chief

Goalie Beth Hopwood stops the ball in a game against Quincy University. Truman won the game 1-0.

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The men’s and women’s soccer teams are starting their seasons strong with winning percentages at .500 and higher.

The men are on a four-game winning streak after defeating Purdue Northwest University and William Jewell College 2-1 and sweeping Quincy University and Rockhurst University. The women are also having a noteworthy start to the season with a 2-1 conference record and 2-2-1 record overall.

Midfield defender Jake Koenig said the team is doing well overall. Koenig said the men have had a game plan — developed through practice and watching film — going into every match-up and it shows on the field through the team’s chemistry.

The team’s chemistry on and off the field make it easier to play, Koenig said.

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The golf team began its fall 2019 season with a win at the Evangel Fall Invitational, its first win in six years.

Truman State University took first place with a score of 640, which was 16 points ahead of second place Bethany College.

Head coach Clint Fitzpatrick said that the team knew they had the potential to do well going into the tournament. Lindsey Repp, Emily Ducaji, Katie Gastrau, Kara Hunt and Maya Schnable attended the tournament because they had the best season long scoring averages. All five girls golfed, but only the four best scores were added up and used for the tournament. The team finished with a score of 315 on Monday and ended the second day with a score of 325.

Repp finished best overall in the tournament with a score of

79 on the first day and 74 on the second, matching her career-best round score. Ducaji followed in second place, scoring a 78 in the first round, followed by a 77 in the second, setting her personal careerbest round score.

“I don’t think anybody expected us to throw out a 315 the first day and it really gave us confidence as a team,” Repp said. “We faltered a bit the second day but still played well enough to take home the trophy.”

Fitzpatrick said he thinks the team’s chemistry strengthens its potential because the golfers hold one another accountable. Each team member has a job, he explained, and the team trusts one another to do theirs out on the course. Fitzpatrick said he thinks the challenges he’s added to practices have helped the girls.

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Lindsey Repp placed first on the Evangel Fall Invitational leaderboard.

She led the golf team to its first tournament win in six years last week.

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