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Allegations accuse Bloch School of botched rankings

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UMKC’s H.W. Bloch School of Management was ranked the no.

1 business school in the world in a 2012 issue of the Journal of Product Innovation Management.

Since the Bloch School received a higher ranking than MIT and Stanford, which are well known for innovation management programs, UMKC’s ranking was suspicious to Kansas City Star reporter Mike Hendricks, who investigated the issue.

The Journal of Product Innovation Management ranks schools based on faculty articles published by peer-reviewed research journals. 1,718 scholars were originally considered. 99 ranks were given using 1,572 of these faculty members. The research used included materials from 10 elite business journals, in which articles by faculty members of universities have been published. Articles were collected from 1991 to 2010. The chosen articles were then criticized.

Along with UMKC, Michael Song, a professor in the Bloch School’s Department of Global Entrepreneurship and Innovation, was ranked no. 1 in other categories in the journal. He held the no. 1 position for the World’s Top Innovation Management Scholars and World’s Top Innovation Management Scholars Based on Eight Top Management and Marketing Journals.

The school received its ranking from a study conducted by two Bloch School students, PianPian Yang and Lei Tao. Hendricks uncovered that they were visiting students from China, and were invited to UMKC by Song and Dean Teng- Kee Tan, Dean of the Bloch School. Yang, Tao and Song were all affiliated with the Management School of Xi’an Jiaotong University. Song was a professor there from 2006 to 2010, while he also taught at UMKC.

B e f o r e 2009, the Bloch School did not even make the JPIM list.

Within four years, the Bloch School jumped to the no. 1 position.

To Hendricks, it appeared that Song’s international connections created a false title for the Bloch School.

This accusation shook UMKC and grabbed attention of Missouri Governor Jay Nixon. In a followup article, Mara Rose Williams, Kansas City Star reporter and coauthor of the original article, said that Nixon asked the University of Missouri Board of Curators for an independent review. The curators hired PricewaterhouseCoopers, which has served as the UM system’s internal auditor for many years, to conduct the review.

Although the Bloch School has been accused of creating a false identity for itself, many students had positive comments on the situation.

“Honestly, I love the Bloch School. The program is wonderful and the faculty are always willing to help,” said Bloch School student Cassandra Richter.

At the time Richter switched her major to business administration, Hendricks had not yet investigated the matter.

“I just knew it was one of the upand-coming programs at UMKC,” Richter said. “I did not really care about the school ranking.”

After considering the negative results of Hendricks’ discovery, Richter said she hopes it will not affect her future at the Bloch School.

“I feel like I will still be able

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to find a job in Kansas City, regardless of the business school ranking,” Richter said. “Even though they [Kansas City Star] are looking into the program and whatnot, I still feel like the Bloch School is one of the best business schools. I’m not one for rankings, but [the] Bloch [School] has been known as a top business school for some time now. Plus, this is not the only top-rated ranking the school has received – true it is the highest – but it has been rated high in other rankings.”

Richter said she may have heard that the Princeton Review ranked the Bloch School as one of the best business schools in the Midwest.

It has no connection with the Ivy League college of the same name, and has not been known to have incredibly accurate ratings.

Princeton Review only surveys schools that would like to participate. It then uses statistics as well as students’ opinions to create the review.

The Bloch School was dropped from The Princeton Review’s list of top 25 business schools in 2010. Subsequently being picked up by JPIM, an internationally accredited business journal, seems problematic and dubious.

“I’m not worried about my future. I didn’t know that we were even ranked no. 1, and I don’t think a lot of other people do

either,” said an anonymous Bloch School freshman.

This student believes that when he applies for jobs after graduation, the prospective workplaces will not know of the misleading ranking, since he did not know about the false title himself.

“I chose UMKC because I had heard it had the best business school in the Midwest. If I was going to choose a school close to home, it had to be this one,” the student said.

This student believes others will continue to pursue an education at The Bloch School. According to the student, students who choose to commute will likely continue to attend The Bloch School, along with students from around the world, and suspicious rankings from JPIM will likely be overlooked.

“I feel like I’m getting a pretty good education,” the student said.

The anonymous student does not think workplaces will care about the background of the school, as long as the students exhibit great skill.

Students seemed to maintain a positive attitude toward the Bloch School. Most students were unaware it was ranked no. 1 in JPIM, let alone the investigation that proved the ranking false.

—hpatel@unews.com

UMKC graduate Noah Matthew Siegel passed away Thursday, Oct. 8 after he fell from the Rockhill Parking Structure on Wednesday. Siegel sustained critical injuries from the fall and was rushed to the hospital, where he later died.

Siegel, 24, graduated from Shawnee Mission Northwest High School, and is survived by his parents Edward and Debra Siegel. He received a Bachelor of Music degree, as well as a Graduate diploma in Piano Performance from UMKC’s Conservatory of Music and Dance.

Siegel, an accomplished pianist, performed at the Folly Theater, the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts and other venues throughout Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas and Maine.

Siegel was on the Volker campus working as a collaborative pianist with Conservatory students at the time of his death.

The cause of the fall is unclear, and Kansas City Police are still investigating the incident.

A memorial service for Siegel will be held at a later date.

The Counseling Center and Student Health and Wellness are available to support students and staff affected by the incident.

To schedule an appointment, call the Counseling Center at 816-235-1635. The Counseling Center also offers walk-in crisis hours from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday – Friday. Student Health and Wellness (4825 Troost Ave.) can be reached at 816-235-6133, and is available for appointments Monday – Friday.

—kotte@unews.com

Women’s Center offers helping hand to combat sexual violence Alex dApp A&e editor

On Sept. 28th, California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a law requiring all state colleges to adopt a policy of affirmative consent by students who engage in sexual activity.

This is part of a nationwide action to reduce sexual assault on college campuses. The state’s “Yes Means Yes” law is the nation’s first to make affirmative consent a primary focus of school sexual assault policies.

The legislation defines consent as “an affirmative, conscious and voluntary agreement to engage in sexual activity.” An individual under the influence of drugs or alcohol cannot consent to sexual activity. The law also states “affirmative consent must be ongoing throughout a sexual

activity,” and can be revoked at any time. Silence and/or a lack of physical resistance cannot be interpreted as consent.

The bill requires faculty members who review sexual assault complaints to undergo training in order to avoid asking inappropriate questions when a complaint is filed. The bill also requires that access to counseling, health care services and other resources be available for sexual assault victims.

“We must do more to raise awareness about the realities of sexual assault, confront and change insensitive attitudes wherever they persist, enhance training and education in the criminal justice system and expand access to critical health, legal and protection services for survivor,” President Obama said

in April 2012.

In January, a report by the White House Council on Women and Girls was presented to President Obama. The report stated nearly one in five college women are sexually assaulted by graduation, and only 12 percent of these victims report assaults.

Obama and Vice President Joe Biden created www.notalone. gov, which provides tips for filing complaints. A report followed in May, listing 55 colleges and universities across the country facing investigation for their response to sexual abuse complaints.

As a part of Domestic Violence Awareness month, UMKC’s Women’s Center hosted a day of action on Friday, Oct. 10th.

The event asked students to participate in an art project

titled “I Can, We Can” to spread awareness of domestic and sexual assault.

“We asked students to decorate a hand on a keychain, then to pass it along or leave it somewhere to spread the message that they [victims of domestic or sexual violence] have a helping hand,” said Deandra Jones, ”Her Art Project” intern.

For those looking for a helping hand, the UMKC Women’s Center provides a safe environment for victims of sexual and domestic violence. To file a complaint of sexual harassment, sexual misconduct or sexual assault and/or violence, contact a Title IX coordinator at go.umkc.edu/ TitleIX or call the UMKC Women’s Center at 816-235-1638.

—adapp@unews.com

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However, there is one major setback to the Sustainability Team’s goals: a lack of funds.

“Could we do a better job?” Johnston said. “In a perfect world, yes. But the money isn’t there.”

Johnston would like to see UMKC become a more sustainable campus, but acknowledges it won’t be possible without necessary funds.

“It has to make economically good sense, or else we can’t do it,” Johnston said.

Johnston mentioned the sustainability program at Johnson County Community College, where students pay green fees that fund their sustainability initiatives. To implement a similar funding system for the sustainability program at UMKC, students would have to propose an initiative asking for the necessary fees.

Johnston, a woman of many ideas, sees potential for the expansion of UMKC’s Sustainability Program. She stressed the importance of community involvement when it comes to sustainability efforts.

“Sustainability is not a one-person job. It takes a village,” she said.

—haustin@unews.com

program, students have access to loaner bikes for either a semester or per day.

RevolveKC, a bike shop located at 51st and Troost, also offers a quick and easy program to promote student bike ownership. Those interested in owning a bike can take an online bicycle safety course, followed by an on-bike training session, to demonstrate bike safety practices. The participant then pays $10 after completing the online course and in-person bike safety training in order to pick out a bicycle from RevolveKC. Participants can also earn a bike by volunteering for 10 hours.

UMKC also encourages students to use city transit. A UMKC student ID functions as a bus pass, and allows students to access city busses for free. A $14 fee is charged each semester under the student activities fee to cover these costs.

“Students can now come to campus and they don’t need a car,” Johnston said. This is especially important due to UMKC’s reputation as a commuter campus.

Despite UMKC’s progress, Johnston still sees room for improvement.

“We could be at 100 percent,” Johnston said.

UMKC’s Sustainability Team believes this goal

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For the past decade, the UMKC Sustainability Team has turned campus into a green powerhouse.

UMKC recently received its second STARS Silver Rating in March 2014.

The Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System, or STARS, was developed by The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. The University received its first Silver Rating in 2012.

UMKC’s Student Union is LEEDcertified—Gold status, the second-highest rating a building can receive— and the James C. Olson Performing Arts Center also features three solar panels atop the building.

Through partnerships with Bridging the Gap, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the Mid-America Regional Council, UMKC has established one of the top recycling programs in the nation.

Kaye Johnston, UMKC’s Sustainability Coordinator, is especially proud of the strides UMKC has made in terms of sustainable transportation.

“In 2007, there were only 100 bikes on campus,” Johnston said.

With the assistance of the Clean Commute

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VOLUME 82, ISSUE 8

Supreme Court refuses to rule on same-sex marriage AUSTIN RICHARDS-STRASSLE STAFF WRITER

The Supreme Court has chosen to stay out of the national debate regarding same-sex marriage.

The justices denied all appeals brought before the court Monday, Oct. 5, leaving rulings by lower appellate courts intact. Effective immediately, Virginia, Wisconsin, Indiana, Oklahoma and Utah join the 19 other states and Washington, D.C. that have legalized samesex marriage.

The decision will also legalize same-sex marriage in another six states overseen by the lower courts, as judges must abide by rulings made by overseeing appellate courts.

They include: North Carolina, South Carolina, Colorado, Wyoming, West Virginia and Kansas.

Charles Burt, president of UMKC Pride Alliance, welcomed the news.

“We are now at a point where states that allow samesex marriage will soon be a majority and not just a small minority,” Burt said. “SCOTUS made the right decision in

denying appeals; they realize that cases against same-sex marriage are losing arguments that [will] inevitably be irrelevant.”

Others have a more tempered view on the decision.

“I’m glad to see the progress, but we still have quite a ways to go,” said UMKC student Geri Miller.

On Oct. 9, U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled bans in Idaho and Nevada unconstitutional.

Marriage licenses were issued to same-sex couples in Nevada, but following the ruling, officials in Idaho asked the Supreme Court to halt the judgment. The request was granted to Idaho by Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, who presides over appeals made by states in the 9th Circuit.

On Wednesday, Chief District Kevin Moriarty of Johnson County, Kan., ruled that the district county clerk can begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

This ruling makes Johnson County the first in the Kansas City metropolitan area to allow same-sex marriage.

No judgment has been made

World NEWS

Texas health care worker contracts Ebola

- Worker had cared for Thomas Eric Duncan, who died Oct. 8 from Ebola - CDC Director Tom Frieden blamed infection on breach of protocol - All workers who cared for Duncan in the hospital are now under close watch by the CDC

Nobel Peace Prize shared by two children’s rights activists on the ban in Missouri, though a Jackson County judge ordered that the state must recognize marriages granted legally outside of the state. Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster stated he will not appeal the ruling.

A total of 31 states and Washington, D.C. have legalized same-sex marriage

once the appellate courts issue final rulings regarding the bans in states within their districts.

With 20 states with samesex marriage bans still intact, many legal experts expect this issue will face the Supreme Court once again.

—astrassle@unews.com

Portuguese ambassador promotes partnership while visiting campus JANET SCHAAF NEWS EDITOR

The UMKC Public Affairs Student Association and Pi Sigma Alpha welcomed Portuguese Ambassador Nuno Brito to campus on October 6. He was introduced by Allan Katz, distinguished professor in the departments of public affairs and political science, and former U.S. ambassador to Portugal.

Ambassador Brito, who was appointed to his post in 2011, visited UMKC to strengthen ties with the Kansas City community and the campus.

He spoke about how Portugal interacts with Europe and how Portugal sees the relationship between Europe and the U.S. He stated that he and his group are probably the only officials to have ever visited Kansas City. The relationship between Portugal and the United States, however, is a long one, as Portugal was the second country to recognize the U.S.’s independence from Great Britain.

Brito began his presentation by outlining Portugal’s plan for recovering from economic setbacks the country has experienced due to the collapse of Wall Street in 2008 and the

Eurozone debt crisis of 2009.

“The financial situation on Wall Street has a very strong impact in Europe,” Brito said, “and Portugal was significantly affected by that situation.”

He explained that Portugal had to make an extraordinary economic adjustment. The country received loans from the International Monetary Fund and the European Central Bank in 2011 to assist with those adjustments, including stabilizing its banking sector.

Within the past three years, the country has moved from a deficit of nearly 10 percent of its gross domestic product to about four percent. The economy is, for the first time, growing, and Portugal’s number one priority is to continue this growth. There is a positive trade balance for the first time since 1942 – exports have more than doubled this fiscal year. Instead of only exporting to other European countries, Portugal is now focusing on the U.S., China, Brazil and Africa.

“We are moving globally, like other countries are doing,” Brito said.

The political situation in Europe, Brito explained, is divided between a focus on growth and a focus on fiscal

discipline. The Portuguese government, however, sees these two areas as linked because there is a need to produce more, but also a need to export more.

Brito touched on the recent Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership negotiations between the U.S. and the European Union.

According to the “White House Fact Sheet on T-TIP,” the agreement aims to “boost economic growth in the United States and the EU” by eliminating all tariffs on trade, addressing differences in regulations which make trade difficult and promoting global competitiveness, while maintaining employee health and safety, as well as environmental protection.

Brito stressed the importance of political willingness to move forward in this partnership, which is intended to create economic opportunities for both parties.

Brito said the relationship between Portugal and the U.S., as well as the rest of Europe, is more than financial. The two countries have a bilateral defense agreement and are both founding members of NATO. Both also continue

working on global issues such as climate change and investing in renewables such as wind and solar power.

“We want to negotiate a chapter on energy,” Brito said, “because energy will be another building block between the United States and Europe in the near future.”

Brito finished his presentation with a few words on the universities in Portugal.

The Portuguese Foundation of Science and Technology has been running programs in four U.S. universities: MIT, Carnegie Mellon, Harvard Medical School and The University of Texas at Austin.

There are also Portuguese language programs at Rutgers, Berkeley and Dartmouth. He is looking for opportunities for expansion into other American universities, and is looking at ideas to work with UMKC in the future.

For more information about the Portugal Embassy, visit www.embassyportugal-us.org.

For more information about T-TIP, visit www.ustr.gov/ttip (for the U.S. perspective) and ec.europa.eu/trade/policy/infocus/ttip/ (for the European perspective).

—jschaaf@unews.com

- Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani teenager shot in the head by the Taliban two years ago, became youngest winner of the prize at 17 years old - Kailash Satyarthi, Indian child rights campaigner, who has rescued trafficked children from slavery

Third week of protests in Hong Kong

- Student leaders appealed to President Xi Jinping of China in open letter - Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying still refuses to resign - Areas of protest have blocked main shopping district in Hong Kong, as well as shut down portions of city’s main tram system

Cyclone Hudhud hits India’s eastern coast

- More than 200,000 people were evacuated Saturday - Hudhud was a category 3 storm, with sustained winds of 127 miles per hour, at landfall International donors

pledge hundreds of millions to rebuild Gaza Strip

- One-day conference in Cairo chaired by Egypt and Norway for the reconstruction of Gaza - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry pledged $212 million in American assistance - The European Union pledged 450 million euros ($568 million) - Turkey pledged $200 million and Quatar pledged $1 billion - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Gaza needs $4 billion to rebuild

Scottish man finds buried Viking treasure

- Retired businessman Derek McLennan used metal detector to unearth Viking relics - Over 100 items recovered, including Christian cross thought to date from the 9th or 10th century

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Campus “How do you feel about the Royals securing a spot in the playoffs?”

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Montellia Gant “I don’t really care about The Royals at all – if they win they win, if they lose they lose. It doesn’t matter to me.”

Emma Swacker “I’m a Cards fan. So if the Cardinals and the Royals ended up in the playoffs together, then the Cards need to win, hands down.”

Kate Ragan “This is the first time the Royals have been in the playoffs since I’ve been alive. I’m really excited about it. This is my hometown, so I’m super proud of them.”

‘Rufflezz’ Sen “I’m excited about the Royals winning.

It brings new life to the city and I enjoy everyone’s excitement.”

Megan Stone: “I’m excited because everyone else is excited.

Other than that, I’m really not a big fan, but I think it’s awesome that the Royals are winning.”

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OPINION Notorious R.B.G. Feminism on the Supreme Court MAUREEN HIRTHLER STAFF WRITER

Supreme C o u r t Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is profiled by legal affairs e d i t o r Jeffrey Rosen in the September 28 issue of the New Republic. During her 20 years of service, Justice Ginsburg has defended progressive principles, particularly as they apply to women and the poor, and scathingly critiqued the conservative male majority.

She has no intention of retiring: “Who do you think the president could nominate and get through the current Senate that you would rather see on the Court than me?”

Joined on the bench by Justices Elena Kagan and Sonia Sotomayor, Ginsburg is outspo-ken in her support of feminism, and holds up an unflinching mirror to her male colleagues. In Burwell v. Hobby Lobby, she stated the male justices had a “blind spot” on women’s issues, and in 2007 in Gonzales v.

Carhart, she railed against the idea that “Big Brother must protect the woman against her own weakness and immature misjudgment.”

Ginsburg believes the fight for gender equality continues.

She says, “One thing that concerns me is that today’s young women don’t seem to care that we have a fundamental instrument of government that makes no express statement about the equal citizenship stature of men and women.” She also worries that modern women have relaxed in the fight for equality. “They know there are no closed doors anymore, and they may take for granted the rights that they have.”

Justice Ginsburg remains an inspiration to women of all generations and a vibrant exam-ple of how one person’s influence can affect change in our society.

More than just customer service LINDSAY NELSON MANAGING EDITOR

A t approximately 10:00 a.m. on any given M o n d a y , Wednesday or Friday, one can find me at the Einstein Bros café in Royall Hall with a fresh, steaming dark roast coffee. It would be easy to assume I choose to reside there because I have class in or near Royall, but this assumption is incorrect. I frequent Einstein Bros not only for the delicious coffee (and bagels), but to see the lovely people who work there.

There are three women in particular who represent the epitome of what customer service should be. They greet every person with a genuine smile and treat each customer as if they are the most

important person to come through the line. These lovely ladies work almost every day, and still maintain this caliber of customer service.

As someone who has worked in customer service since age 17, I respect and admire their behavior. I, too, strive to make each customer’s transaction as quick, courteous and hasslefree as possible.

There are countless customers who do not look up from their phones while I take care of their merchandise.

There are plenty of people who do not say a word, even when I thank them and hand them a receipt. Trust me, it is slightly infuriating. However, I am used to such poor manners after years behind a register and being overly kind to the rudest people.

It is easy to lash out at the cashier when a price is higher than expected or something goes wrong with an order, but it is not the cashier’s fault.

The college epiphany BAILEY HUGHES STAFF WRITER

I’ve realized some things while in college – a lot of things actually – but one thing in particular sparked an idea within me. A lot of realizations have to do with being in a completely different culture than the small town I’m used to. The greatest realization I’ve come to is that I am a tiny person, and that we are all tiny people, but we are in control.

I am in control of myself. I choose where I go, who I hang out with and when I go out.

This is all up to me and I’ve never really had this kind of control before. But while I admire this new power, I’m also terrified by it, because it is entirely up to me to go where I want, with whom I want and when I want. All these possibilities can either make me or break me. They can shape me into a greater person or they can cause me to wither. However, whatever the outcome, I know it’s because of me and the choices that I make,

and no one else.

The grandest realization is the thought of seeing the world. Going to college in a giant city compared to my tiny hometown of 2,000 residents shows me exactly how much I’ve been missing. The world is huge, and Kansas City is only one city out of thousands in the United States, and the U.S. is only one country out of hundreds across the globe.

There are billions of people on this planet and I only know a small portion of them. The number of people I knew before college was significantly smaller, and I can’t help but wonder how I have gone without knowing these new people for so long.

Each person I’ve met here at UMKC has affected me in some way, whether they are one of my best friends or just an acquaintance. Even in the smallest ways, one person affects another. I knew this before college. What I didn’t know is that so many more people had room to affect

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Moreover, these situations call for manners, not maniacs.

Although customer service is of the utmost importance, being a good customer is equally significant.

Even when a cashier or server fails to be courteous, simply remain kind. We never know how someone’s day has gone, nor do we know exactly how long they have worked in their customer service position.

What we do know is that we can meet them in the middle and do our best to facilitate a pleasant interaction.

We get a coffee or a sandwich or whatever it is we’re ultimately purchasing, so repay the favor. Put the phone down – I promise it’ll only be for a minute. Smile, speak clearly and order politely, be patient and most importantly, say thank you.

Wouldn’t you want a customer to be empathetic if you were a frazzled cashier in the middle of a lunch rush?

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me, and that I still had more opportunities to see the world through different people and different viewpoints. I didn’t realize that there were so many variations of people in this world, because I came from a town where variation isn’t abundant. I thought I could stifle myself and live like that for the rest of my life.

Before I came to college, I dreaded the idea of putting myself out there, of going somewhere and that people would look at me and not know the story beneath my surface.

In college I would be new. It terrified me.

Now, the possibility of being something more pulls at me. As I face new experiences, I know that I can’t go back to being the same girl I was in high school because I’ve already learned so much. I cannot go without the understanding that I am small but mighty, because might is something I never had in high school. This may vary from person to person, but in college, we all start anew.

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royals lead american League Championship series Dan Moreno sports eDitor

The Kansas City Royals won all six postseason games, four of which were won in extra innings.

On Friday, the Royals visited the Baltimore Orioles to start the seven-game American League Championship Series (ALCS) after both teams swept the L.A. Angels and the Detroit Tigers, respectively, in the Division Series last week.

In game one, the Royals secured a victory in extra innings with the score tied 5-5 at the end of the ninth.

In the top of the 10th, Alex Gordon recorded his fourth RBI on a home run that ignited three more runs for the Royals, ending the game 8-6.

On Saturday, Baltimore and Kansas City returned to the Oriole Park at Camden Yards for game two, where the Royals ended the game in nine innings.

Lorenzo Cain batted 4-for5, joining Alcides Escobar with RBIs in the last inning, and also completed a fullextension diving catch that took away a hit from Hardy to break the 4-4 tie.

Closing pitcher Zach Britton had another rough outing, which contributed to the Orioles’ 6-4 loss.

Kansas City’s Manager Ned Yost said during a post-game interview that bringing back the 2-0 lead from Baltimore is as good as it gets.

“When you start this series playing against a ballclub of this caliber, if you could go home 1-1 you are going to be really, really happy,” Yost said.

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“Going home 2-0 with our crowd for the next three days is going to be exciting.”

With a 2-0 lead in the ALCS, the Royals will look to clinch the World Series back home at Kauffman Stadium, with games on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday before the final two games in Baltimore, if needed.

UMKC volleyball breaks record for most consecutive wins Dan Moreno sports eDitor

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Sporting KC clinches MLS playoff spot Dan Moreno sports eDitor

Sporting Kansas City is guaranteed a spot in the 2014 MLS Playoffs for the fourth year in a row after defeating the Chicago Fire 2-0 Friday at Sporting Park.

Friday marked the team’s first home victory since August.

The game was scoreless until the 79th minute, when team MVP Graham Zusi’s long range shot found the top left corner of Chicago goalkeeper Sean Johnson’s goal.

Sporting KC’s Offensive Player of the Year and Golden Boot winner Dom Dwyer increased Kansas City’s lead after finding the back of the net with a header from an assist by Zusi.

SKC goalkeeper Andy Gruenebaum finished with six saves and recorded his third consecutive shutout, extending his shutout streak to 306 minutes.

In the 38th minute, Sporting Park’s giant screens showed Alex Gordon’s double, which gave the Kansas City Royals a 4-0 lead against the Orioles before the crowd of 18,938 (52nd consecutive sellout) started chanting “Let’s Go

Royals!”

“I heard the fans [chanting Let’s Go Royals] and I actually got caught watching the game on the big screen,” Zusi said in the postgame press conference.

“But it was during a goal kick so…”

Head Coach Peter Vermes seemed pleased about his team securing a spot in the postseason. “The guys need to get a little break and make sure when we get to the playoffs we have as many healthy bodies as possible. It’s a very short

progression to get there, but it’s very intense, and we have to be ready for that,” Vermes said.

Before the playoffs, Kansas City has three more games: two MLS matches and a CONCACAF Champions League visit to Costa Rican champions Saprissa.

Next up, Sporting KC will visit the Philadelphia Union on Sat., Oct. 18 in PPL Park.

—dmoreno@unews.com

This weekend, Head Coach Christi Posey and UMKC volleyball set a new school record for the most consecutive wins after backto-back victories against Utah Valley and Seattle at Swinney Recreation Center.

The volleyball team’s winning streak stands at 11.

On Friday, the Roos came back after falling 25-21 in the first set against Utah Valley, and won three straight sets 25-22, 25-21 and 2521 to break the University’s nine-game winning streak, established in 1992.

UMKC’s offense was led

by Sydney Crimmins, who finished with 17 kills and a .400 hitting percentage, while Emma Hagedorn hit .500 with 13 kills.

“Our team was excited and certainly proud of breaking the record of nine straight wins. However, it’s more than that for them,” Posey said.

“This team is largely made up of the first recruiting class of our staff when we arrived in 2011, and, as we’ve added quality players to that core group, it has always been about re-establishing a volleyball program that UMKC Athletics, the University and the Kansas City Community can be proud of.”

On Saturday, the Roos faced Seattle University and extended the winning streak to 11 victories after a 3-1 win over the Redhawks. The Roos took the first set 25-17, lost the second 14-25 and took the last two 25-19 and 25-17.

Offensively, Hagedorn and

Crimmins led the way, each with a team-high 13 kills, while hitting .647 and .258, respectively. As a team, Kansas City hit .313, the second best performance this season.

Last year, the Roos finished with an overall record of 154, 9-7, with four victories as the season’s longest winning streak. But this year, the Roos made history.

“The difference between last year and this year is maturity, confidence and a level of toughness that we didn’t demonstrate consistently,” Posey said. “Our team is learning each match a bit more about themselves, as well as finding different ways to win.”

On Monday, the Roos will look to extend the team’s winning streak as the team hosts the Missouri Tigers at 7 p.m.

“Momentum is all about confidence,” Posey said.

“Success certainly breeds confidence but in the trenches we talk a lot about the process of doing the little things really well night in and night out. Our team prides itself in playing really hard for each other and they enjoy being together in the battle. My hope is that when someone comes to watch us play, they see those things and they enjoy it so much they come back and bring friends.”

After UMKC takes on Mizzou, the team will visit New Mexico State on Thursday and Texas-Pan American on Saturday.

—dmoreno@unews.com

October 13, 2014

Coffee and you LINDSAY NELSON MANAGING EDITOR

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Coffee drinkers: whether you’re an addict, the one-cupa-day type or an only-whendy ing -o f- sle e p -de pravat ion drinker, coffee has become a societal staple. However, everything has its critics. The more coffee is loved, the more it is harangued by opposing parties.

Nutritionists acknowledge no food or beverage has been subject to more “health flip-flopping” than coffee.

The debate boils down to the fact that coffee can have negative health effects if consumed in excess. The key is for coffee lovers to moderate coffee intake, which may not be as drastic as it sounds. An average of 32 oz.—equivalent to four standard mugs—is a safe daily maximum. This can easily be divided into two cups in the morning and two in the afternoon or evening.

Coffee is rich with antioxidants. One cup of coffee contains more than 10 percent of the daily recommended dose of B vitamins. The amount of caffeine in coffee helps to increase metabolism, as well as heighten exercise performance.

There are two things to keep in mind when satisfying a hankering for coffee: 1. Limit the additives.

Sugar, flavored syrups and whipped cream automatically counteract any of coffee’s nutritional benefits. Go easy on the sugar and try skim or almond milk instead of other mix-ins.

2.

Cut out other daily sources of caffeine.

If coffee fulfills the daily dose of caffeine, steer clear of caffeinated sodas and other energy drinks.

Make wise choices and coffee can remain a beneficial part of your day. Raise your mug with pride.

—lnelson@unews.com

Cappucino Coolers

Total time: 45min Calories: 250 Fat: 16g Fiber: 3g Protein: 3g Ingredients: makes 12 brownies For the brownies: • 1 average-sized ripe avocado, mashed well • 1 ripe banana • 1 large egg • 2/3 cup granulated sugar • 3/4 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder • 1/2 cup gluten-free, all-purpose flour • 1/4 cup coconut oil • 1/2 cup light agave • 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract • 1 tsp. instant coffee • 3 tbsp. ground flax seed • 1/4 cup pecans • 1/4 cup walnuts For the topping (optional): • 1/8 cup unsweetened coconut, grated • 1/8 cup toffee chips Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang. Spray with cooking spray and set aside.

2. Add avocado, coconut oil, banana, egg, sugar, agave, vanilla, instant coffee and flax seed into a food processor or blender. Puree until smooth.

3. Add cocoa powder and gluten-free flour to mixture. Pulse to combine. Blend until mixture is smooth, without clumps .

4. Incorporate the pecans and walnuts into batter mixture.

5. Pour batter into prepared pan, smoothing the top lightly with a spatula.

6. In a small bowl, combine coconut and toffee chips. Evenly sprinkle topping over brownies.

7. Bake for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center is clean when removed.

8. Allow brownies to cool completely. Lift from pan by the parchment and slice.

Total time: 5min Calories: 190 Ingredients: makes aprox. 8 servings, • 4 cups coffee, brewed (strong coffee or espresso) • 4 cups ice cream, low-fat (vanilla or chocolate) • 2 cups milk, skim • 2 cups whipped topping, fat-free • 4 tsp. cocoa powder, unsweetened • 4 tsp. cinnamon, ground • 20 ice cubes Directions: 1. Combine coffee, ice cream, milk, whipped topping and cocoa in a blender.

Blend until smooth.

2. Slowly add in ice cubes, blending gradually until ice is crushed.

3. Pour into coffee cups or small glasses and sprinkle with cinnamon.

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Berlin Philharmonia Quartett JoEY hiLL sEnior sTAFF WriTEr

On Friday, The Conservatory of Music and Dance hosted the Philharmonia Quartett Berlin, an ensemble of string players from Berlin’s Philharmonic Orchestra, at White Recital Hall.

The Philharmonia Quartett Berlin has performed on some of the world’s most prestigious stages, and even performed for Pope Benedict XVI. The Quartett’s performance consisted of three major pieces

by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Bela Bartok and Johannes Brahms. These pieces offered a blend of harsh, powerful compositions and dream-like string sounds.

The first piece, Mozart’s String Quartet in C Major, “Dissonance,” was written after he met with Joseph Haydn in 1781, which prompted Mozart to write six compositions for a string quartet between 1782 and 1785. The melodies written for violin were energetic and jubilant. The Quartett ensemble consists of two violins, a viola and a cello.

The violin melodies came out in the foreground of the piece, played by Daniel Stabrawa and Christian Stadelman.

The most pivotal part of the work was the beginning.

Mozart wrote the violins to play sorrowfully while the cello

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and viola accompany them with a low rhythmic pulse, which instills a feeling of sadness.

The dynamic suddenly shifts to a quick and happy flow, which becomes the work’s mainstay.

The second piece, Bela Bartok’s String Quartet No. 1, features a sorrowful melody.

Low, foreboding tones ooze with venerable melancholy.

The piece increased in dynamic after 13 minutes, at which point the sounds moved from dispassionate wander to a piece drunk on its own ferocity.

Each instrument was given a solo, only to fall back into a chaotic and enraged confusion.

During the time Bartok composed his string quartets,

he was exposed to the dreamy, expressive work of Claude Debussy. Debussy composed works that later inspired artists like Walt Disney, whose compositions encompassed a distinct narrative quality.

This kind of inspiration can be seen in the later moments of the work, where Bartok wrote the four instruments to twist, writhe and surge in a solid and tightly packed sound.

After the intermission, the Quartett began its final piece, Johanne Brahms’ String Quartet No. 1 in C Minor.

Unlike the first two works, the quartet began with an upbeat, lighthearted sound as the violins and viola played around

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the long and deep motions of the cello.

A pattern emerged where the instruments joined in a pitch progression, racing to hit a particular high note, and then decreased in dynamic.

The piece layered melodies on top of one another, especially between the viola and violins.

Even in moments when the composition relied on a lone violin with the cello, the other violin and viola played softly in the background.

The Philharmonia Quartett Berlin kept to its incredible reputation with an evening of mesmerizing music.

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Buzz halloweenie roast: night 1 Chris Young sTAFF WriTEr

Broken Bells headlined the first installment of 96.5 the Buzz’s Haloweenie Roast series last Thursday at the Midland Theatre. The evening was packed full of talented acts, but Broken Bells earned its premiere billing with a set full of tracks from its latest album, including the group’s radio singles, which propelled the band into mainstream popularity.

The evening began at 5:30 p.m. with Haerts and St. Lucia.

Both acts played fantastic sets.

In contrast to the evening’s gloomy weather, these bands brought a warmth and energy to the stage, which fired up the crowd for the main event.

Phantogram hit the stage around 8:00 p.m., and was welcomed by the excited audience. The duo out of Greenwich, New York began their set with a progressive bass-beat that evolved into a stunning visual and aural experience. Halfway through the set, lead vocalist Sarah Barthel donned a mirror and sequin-covered coat.

The venue’s lighting reflected off of her jacket and bounced light throughout the auditorium, transforming her into a human disco ball. It was stunning.

The visual accompaniments were surreal and well-received by the audience. This certainly made up for some sound imbalances early in the set.

During the opener and a few following songs, Barthel’s vocals were barely audible through the pair of keyboards mixing and distorting electronic melodies. The sound balanced out, and by the end of the set, Phantogram delivered a satisfying performance despite technical difficulties Headliner Broken Bells entered the a dim, smoke-filled stage to a roaring crowd. The band immediately began its set

with “Perfect World,” the opening track of the band’s 2014 album “After the Disco.”

The band lost no momentum as it seamlessly t ra n s i t i o n e d into its 2010 hit single “The Ghost Inside.”

B r o k e n Bells is a musically genius duo comprised of lead vocalist James Mercer, former front man of The Shins, and music producer and keyboardist Brian Burton, also known as artist Danger Mouse.

Both musicians bring their talents together in a blend of experimental, indie and electronicrock. Burton’s beats build the songs while Mercer’s vocals float above melodies.

Mercer’s haunting lyricism makes Photos courtesy of pitch.com Broken Bells’ music and stellar imagery brought both catchy and soulful. Burton the audience into a psychedelic was previously a member of trip through the stars.

Gnarls Barkley with CeeLo The duo, joined by Dan Green, and went on to produce, Elkan and Jon Sortland for the write and collaborate with live performance, seemed to several big industry names, lack energy during the show. In such as The Black Keys, Norah contrast to the sweaty, sporadic Jones, Gorillaz and Beck. acts who preceded them, Broken Broken Bells is a marriage of Bells seemed content to play Mercer and Burton’s creativity, its music to the visuals while and the duo’s music is fresh rarely getting involved with and timeless. the crowd. Despite their casual Broken Bells’ music was performance style, Broken accompanied by a giant blood- Bells’ sound championed the moon projected onto the back evening. of the stage. Shifting colors

Broken Bells is currently touring with its album “After the Disco.” It is the band’s second album following the self-titled 2010 album “Broken Bells.”

Though the band has been critically and commercially successful in previous years, it has quietly built a loyal fanbase, evidenced by the packed auditorium. If Broken Bells continues to write and perform music of this caliber, its success will not remain quiet for long.

—cyoung@unews.com

With fall weather comes a drop in temperature and lots of precipitation.

Dressing properly and weather-proofing are some simple ways to keep you and your stuff warm and dry.

• Put on thinner layers first when dressing for cold weather. A t-shirt, then a long sleeved shirt and then a jacket on top will help insulate and keep in body heat. Leggings or thin pajama pants, shorts and then a heavier pair of pants – like a pair of sweats – will do the same for your legs. Long socks covered with wool socks will keep your feet warm.

Thick shoes like boots will also keep your feet warm and dry. When layering gloves, go for thinner first. Some stores have cheap cotton gloves that fit well inside bigger leather or neoprene gloves. Silk gloves keep sweat off of your hands.

If your hands are still cold, get hand warmers to put between layers. These also work well in shoes. Place them inside the shoe, underneath your toes.

• When preparing for bed, use thinner layers first. Start with a sheet, and then layer over the sheet with heavier blankets, quilts and/or comforters. Try not to over-layer, though, because perspiration will commence.

• Weather-proof shoes, boots and gloves.

Many outdoor or sporting stores carry water-proofing oils that can keep shoes and feet dry.

Other products, such as Never Wet and Ever Dry, can be used on almost anything to keep moisture out. Materials like water, oil, paint and even wet concrete slide off of anything treated by these products. If boots are made from leather, it is best to polish them before applying water-proofing products, because once applied, they become difficult to polish.

• Many outdoor and sporting stores also carry thermal undergarments, such as socks, pants and shirts. These are perfect for layering. There are also thermal blankets that work well for bedtime. Some places even have bed heaters that plug into the wall and warm your bed to the perfect temperature.

But don’t sleep with these heaters on, because you’ll get sweaty, and the moisture can eventually make you cold. Long sleeve silk shirts are good for wicking sweat away from the body to stay warm and dry.

Silk socks are good for getting sweat away from feet.

• Consider keeping a change of clothes in your car in case you get soaked and would appreciate a change of clothes. Be sure to remove the wet clothes from your car so the clothes don’t get moldy.

Wash and dry them as soon as possible.

The main purpose of these hacks is to keep moisture away from the body. Getting soaked by rain or snow can increase your chances of getting sick.

—flillig@unews.com

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October 13, 2014

Tove Lo’s ‘Truth Serum’ LINDSAY NELSON MANAGING EDITOR

KC’s Gillian Flynn adapts her novel into screenplay ERIN HAMER-BECK STAFF WRITER

Swedish singer and songwriter Tove Lo has made her electropop sound known in the U.S. with her debut EP “Truth Serum,” as well as her first single, “Habits.”

Other tracks on her EP hold just as much potential.

“Not on Drugs” An electronic melody sets up the first verse. Tove Lo energetically sings, “Shiny, happy, see my world in new colors” and “I’m up with the kites and I dream so blue.” A heavy, synthesized bass picks up at the chorus. Lo repeats, “Baby listen please, I’m not on drugs, I’m just in love.” The second verse echoes the first and carries into the established chorus. Lo chants, “You’re high enough for me” with a captivating and taunting resonance until the song’s end.

“Paradise” The opening is slightly reminiscent of Regina Spektor, but Lo quickly makes it her own with her smooth yet raspy vocals and electronic cadences.

Lo opens the song with the lyrics “Touch you once, my fingers go numb, hold my breath one second too long” and “Being with you my natural high, still got every single butterfly.” The second verse is a continuation of the first with lyrics like “You sweep all my worries away, brush me off, now I’ll be okay.” The chorus is hypnotic yet full of energy and contains the lyrics “With love for real without the lies, is that what they call paradise?”

“Over” The opening melody enchants listeners. Electronic

phrases trill behind Lo’s first verse. She sings, “Stay up till dawn, I can’t go home again now” and “Apologize, no it won’t make it better.” Each verse builds and launches right into the chorus. The bass line revs and Lo cries out, “Fighting all this fight, you’re so cold without the love” and “Guess we are over.” This track belongs on repeat.

“Habits (Stay High)” Lo opens the song with an apathetic chant that continues in the background during the verses. The lyrics are unlike any of Lo’s previous songs.

She opens the first verse with “I eat my dinner in the bathtub, then I go to sex clubs, watching freaky people gettin’ it on” and “I get home, I got the munchies, binge on all my Twinkies, throw up in the tub then I go to sleep.” Celestial melodic phrases lift the chorus from the tone of the verses. Lo sings, “You’re gone and I gotta stay high all the time to keep you off my mind” and “Spend my days locked in a haze, trying to forget you babe.” The bridge falls soft and Lo meekly sings,

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“Staying in my play pretend, where the fun ain’t got no end” and “Can’t go home alone again, need someone to numb the pain.”

“Out of my Mind” Lo chants, “Lovers, into friends, move on, to strangers” to introduce the song. The first verse progresses into the lyrics “Denying, saying time will heal” and “So you believe I’d forget you.” The instrumentation of the chorus has elements from each track on the EP. Lo cries, “Are you kidding me? You’re out of your mind to think that I could keep you out of mind.”

After the build of another verse and chorus, Lo belts “How can you say I’ll be all right, what makes you think that I’ll be fine?”

This winter, Tove Lo will perform in Katy Perry’s Prismatic World Tour. Be sure to keeps an ear out this fall for Lo’s debut album with Island Records, “Queen of the Clouds.”

—lnelson@unews.com

Kansas City native Gillian Flynn’s “Gone Girl” is difficult to discuss without revealing too many twists and turns. Flynn, the book’s author and the film’s screenwriter, speaks about turning her successful novel into the latest box office smash hit.

When a movie is adapted from a popular book, the audience response is typically dubious.

“The hardest part about adapting my book into a screenplay was pairing down this long and intricately plotted book without focusing too much on the plot,” Flynn said. “I wanted to keep the characters intact and retain some of the humor, oddness and twists that people really liked about the book.”

Part of the art of screenwriting is telling stories through images rather than only through exposition.

“I had to make the characters reveal themselves through how they’re seen instead of relying too heavily on monologues to express their inner thoughts,” Flynn said.

The film adaptation of “Gone Girl” won’t disappoint readers, and features raw and sometimes eccentric performances by the main characters, played by Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike.

Another issue screenwriters often face is the question of time.

“Gone Girl” is two and a half hours long, but remains fast paced.

“The director [David Fincher] and I worked closely together, and we found ourselves constantly taking things out and putting them back into the screenplay,” Flynn said. “Ultimately, because of time, we found we had to leave some things out, like Desi Colling’s mother, who is only in the book for all of five pages.”

Flynn said many fans of the book told her how much they loved this character, and so she worried about her absence in the film. Fincher helped to put her mind at ease, however, and told her that once people see Desi

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(played by Neil Patrick Harris), “they’ll know there’s a mother in there somewhere.”

Flynn also provided advice and encouragement for new and young writers.

“My advice is to just keep writing,” she said.

She also challenged the misconception about how some people may consider writing to be “easy.”

“Sometimes the muse is not there, and sometimes it’s very tedious, but you just have to make yourself get back into the chair and write your way out of it,” Flynn said. “When you have characters you care about, they will take a life of their own and that will make you want to continue writing. Plot will bore you.”

She said the difference between a working, professional writer and someone who writes casually is “often not talent, but simply sticking to it and staying to the end. It’s the art of persistence.”

Flynn’s success doesn’t stop with the production of “Gone Girl.”

A film adaptation of her second book, “Dark Places,” is scheduled for release next year. Her first book, “Sharp Objects,” has also been produced into a limited television series, scheduled for release soon.

—ehamer@unews.com