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STREETSIDE BEAUTIES
Columbia public art encourages culture and a sense of community PAGE 14
Members of the Missouri Contemporary Ballet ensemble rise to the challenges of the art form, on and off the stage. PAGE 16
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FEATURE Chronic illness impacts the lives of a growing number of MU students, who find the camaraderie among similar students inspires them to rise above the hardships and stigmas. PAGE 7 THE SCENE Got a big appetite but a small budget? Take a stroll through downtown, and eat where the price is right. PAGE 4 NEWS AND INSIGHT Students were responsible for two-thirds of the arrests made on game days last year. Maybe a review of the rules (aka the law) is in order. PAGE 5 ARTS & BOOKS Have no Monet? Columbia is filled with art that costs nothing to view. Public art is everywhere, just waiting to be admired. PAGE 14
IT’S NOT MY FAULT The New Madrid Fault has puzzled geophysicists for more than a century. It’s not a divide between two tectonic plates, yet it caused above 7.0 magnitude earthquakes in the 1800s. Now, we await the next quake. Is the doomsday scene from 2012 (pictured above) possible? SWEATERS AND BOOTS AND SCARVES, OH MY! Autumn is around the corner, which could mean anything in Missouri. Regardless of the weather, we’ll still observe all the fashion trends that come with the changing of the leaves. Fall into a new wardrobe with these tips. TACTILE VS. TOUCH SCREENS In an increasingly digital world, the traditional book medium is prevailing. Print is far from dead, and consumers still long for the sensory experience of reading text on paper.
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MUSIC Let the music come to you. More and more artists are taking part in house shows, where it’s all about listening and not about raging. PAGE 17 Q&A Meet Churchill Clark, the great-great-great-greatgrandson of William Clark, whose canoe carving camp is open to all. PAGE 18 COVER DESIGN: MADALYNE BIRD COVER PHOTO: ASHLEY REESE CORRECTIONS: A story in the Sept. 8 issue misstated the genre of Deepwater Horizon. It is a drama. Another story in the Sept. 8 issue misspelled the title of Heaters’ latest album, Baptistina.
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This week’s cover features two Missouri Contemporary Ballet dancers, but you won’t find them in the pages of this week’s feature story (instead, they’re on Pages 12 and 13). Why’s that, you ask? Well, sometimes visuals for one story simply work better than another. But this time the fact that we didn’t translate our feature, which addresses students with chronic illnesses, into something you can see on the cover is particularly apt. Many times, chronic illness isn’t something you see. A lack of understanding causes problems for those who deal with the many, varied symptoms of chronic illnesses, and it’s something one of our music department editors, Marlee Ellison, knows particularly well. She has Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, an endocrine disorder that causes the body’s immune system to attack its own thyroid tissue. The symptoms of Hashimoto’s and the further health problems that it causes have created complications in her life. But Marlee’s experience with a chronic illness also inspired her to write this week’s feature (Page 7) about how conditions like her own affect students’ lives. Director of the MU Disability Center Barbara Hammer says more than 80 percent of students who access the center’s resources have a nonapparent disability such as Hashimoto’s, fibromyalgia or cystic fibrosis. There are people struggling with and overcoming obstacles every day; but you can’t tell that the difficulties are there from the surface. So, no, you won’t find an image of chronic illness on our cover. Like out in the world, you’re going to have to look a little deeper to understand these people’s stories. But if you take the time to do so, you might just make someone’s experience a little easier.
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RADAR
Vox’s take on the talk of the week
Hit the road, jack
The rumor is true – Apple’s iPhone 7 will not feature a standard headphone jack. Instead, designers opted to have Apple’s headphones plug into the Lightning port. How are you supposed to charge your phone and listen to music at the same time? Vox has the answer.
More bulk for your buck Belkin was the first company to answer this question, in the form of a bulky adapter. Priced at $39.99, the dongle has one Lightning cable to connect to your iPhone 7 and two Lightning ports for you to plug in both your new headphones and a charger.
A tech #TBT If you haven’t made the switch to Lightning headphones, you might have to spend another $9 for Apple’s Lightningto-3.5 mm headphone jack adapter to plug into your Belkin adapter. We’re visualizing a cell phone from 1996, not 2016.
GoT Emmys? Winter is coming, and with it, a slew of awards for HBO’s Game of Thrones. The hit show scooped up a total of nine awards Sunday at the Creative Arts Emmys, making it the most decorated TV drama ever with 35 wins. The show’s not over, though — it’s been nominated for 23 more. Watch the Emmys Sunday at 6 p.m. to see if the show continues to conquer.
Beyonce’s dance captain is a “Single Lady” no more Fans caught all the feels during the St. Louis stop on Beyonce’s Formation World Tour. Lead dancer Ashley Everett’s boyfriend, St. Louis native John Silver, cut into the middle of “Single Ladies” to ask if he could put a ring on it. She said yes!
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Chow down downtown Eats that satisfy your hunger and budget
BY KARLEE RENKOSKI
Columbia’s got a lot of great food options; It’s also got a lot of expensive ones. If you’re running out of money for essentials, such as rent and shampoo, because of all the Flat Branch burgers and Umbria pasta you’ve eaten the past few months, it’s time to switch things up. Whether you’re a classic pizza person or an adventurous eater, these restaurants have a combination of deals and delicious meals you’ll appreciate as much as your bank account will.
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BOOCHE’S: $3.75 CHEESEBURGER The cheap price screams fast food, but the quality of this quarter-pound cheeseburger is far from mediocre. Co-owner Charlie Kurre says the key to this classic cuisine is to grill the cheeseburger long enough that it’s cooked through but not so long that it loses its natural tenderness. The meat is so flavorful that salt and pepper are the only seasonings added. You can’t go wrong with a classic burger topped with mustard, ketchup, pickles, onions and an American/Swiss cheese blend. 110 South Ninth St.; available all day
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PIZZA TREE: $2.50-$3.75 SLICES It only takes one slice to fall head over heels for Pizza Tree’s homemade sourdough crust and savory toppings. Cheese pizza slices are just $2.50 with tax, and sausage, pepperoni and margherita pizza slices are $3. You can also try a specialty slice for $3.50–3.75, including Manager Scott Hampton’s favorite, the Flyin’ Hawaiian pizza with fresh pineapple and house-made Canadian bacon. The best part about the deal? It runs all day, every day. 909 Cherry St.; available all day
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ADDISON’S: $5 NACHOS BIANCO DURING HAPPY HOUR These aren’t your typical nachos. Crunchy, fried pasta chips create the yummy base, and a mix of tomatoes, scallions, Kalamata olives, banana peppers, mozzarella cheese and your choice of chicken, black beans or chorizo sausage make for a colorful plate. A creamy Asiago cheese sauce tops it off for a delicious appetizer or dinner. 709 Cherry St.; Sun.–Thurs. 9 p.m.–midnight, Fri.–Sat. 10 p.m.–midnight
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UPRISE BAKERY: $5 HOUSE/ THAI CAESAR SALAD These mixed greens salad options are inexpensive and healthy. Uprise Bakery’s House Salad includes delicious toasted almonds, cranberries, croutons and a sesame honey mustard dressing. The Thai Caesar Salad adds flavor with its lime ginger Caesar dressing and Parmesan cheese. Owner Ron Rottinghaus says the meal comes with a roll made from the bread of the day. 10 Hitt St.; available all day
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SEOUL TACO: $2.50 TACOS There’s no taste quite like this 6-inch tortilla topped with a Korean/Mexican fusion. Fill the taco with your choice of protein, such as the popular steak, and top it with Korean salad mix, green onion, spicy Seoul Sauce and crushed sesame seed to produce a powerful punch. A wedge of lime adds a kick to this sweet and spicy dish that General Manager Haley Moriarity says is the most popular and least expensive item on the restaurant’s menu. 1020 East Broadway; available all day
SUB SHOP: $3.45 QUARTER SUB Are you feeling a small lunch or a yummy snack? Choose any standard sandwich on the menu from Sub Shop and get it quarter-sized. You can add or take away toppings and toast the sandwich for that crunchy bite. Most importantly, these subs are made with homemade bread and fresh ingredients. “All of our veggies are prepped daily,” says Paige Slate, assistant general manager at Sub Shop. “Everything is fresh. We put more work into it.” 209 South Eighth St.; available all day
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HEIDELBERG: BOGO APPS DURING HAPPY HOUR, $5.49-8.99 What’s better than starting the evening off right with appetizers? When they’re buy one, get one free. The Heidelberg has a wide selection of starters, including spinach artichoke dip and chicken quesadillas. Co-owner Richard Walls says the customers’ favorite is the eight-piece jumbo-sized wings. Savor the zesty flavor of the Marty’s Wings, or take some heat with the spicy Classic Chicken Wings as you enjoy the lively, comfortable atmosphere of this Columbia staple. 410 South Ninth St.; Mon.–Fri. 3:30–7 p.m. PHOTOS BY OR COURTESY OF CARTODB, KYRDA HEDRICK, ELIZABETH CARDWELL, CARSEN SIKYTA
NEWS & INSIGHT
Playing by the rules
Tailgate season is upon us, so make sure you have a good time, properly. BY MIKE TISH
The unmistakable scent of burgers on the grill. Classic rock blaring from worn-down speakers. The sight of parked cars on the shoulders of Providence Road and tents filling up parking lots. Tailgating is one of the oldest traditions in college football, and it’s finally back in Columbia. Vox researched the most important game day regulations so you can have fun without breaking the rules. ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION Major Brian Weimer of the MU Police Department says there were 27 arrests and 99 ejections due to alcohol during the 2015 football season. Students were the culprits in two-thirds of arrests and onethird of ejections. Here’s the deal with drinking on game day: For home games, there’s an exception to MU’s dry campus policy, and alcohol consumption is allowed in “any parking lot or garage on MU’s campus,” according to the university’s website. However, open-container laws still apply to property of the city of Columbia, which includes streets and sidewalks. Translation: Finish your beer in the parking lot. Whether it’s Bloody Marys for those brutal morning kickoffs, a steady intake of cheap beer or hesitant sips of your uncle’s attempt at moonshine, just remember that it’s a marathon, not a sprint — and you don’t sprint marathons. PARKING Conference play starts this week with a 6:30 p.m. game against Georgia, so the suggestion here is to be early. Although the parking lots immediately surrounding Memorial Stadium are unavailable to the public, several garages on MU’s campus are open
and free. The two garages on campus that require payment are the Tiger Avenue Parking Structure, located at Hospital Drive and Tiger Avenue, and Parking Structure No. 7, at the corner of Monk Drive and Virginia Avenue. TAILGATING MU policy allows tailgaters to get started anytime after 8 a.m., and most people will set up what the university refers to as an informal tailgate. Christian Basi, associate director of the MU News Bureau, says informal tailgates are not allowed to sell alcohol. This means if you’re profiting off your tailgate, you’re also breaking the law. Tailgating during the game is perfectly fine, just make sure you’re all packed up by midnight or 3 hours after the game, whichever is later. CARRY-IN ITEMS Per Southeastern Conference policy, fans are not allowed to re-enter the stadium after leaving. This means Tiger fans can’t leave to fetch an item they forgot in the car. Alcohol and outside food are not allowed inside the stadium, but each guest is permitted one sealed water bottle. BE PART OF A TRADITION Two hours before the game starts, Tiger fans, cheerleaders and Golden Girls fill the west parking lot while Marching Mizzou blasts the fight song. It’s the Tiger Walk, a tradition that turns 16 this year and allows fans to get close to the team as football players exchange high-fives and hugs with friends, family and supporters. You might even get to lock in a hug from MU quarterback Drew Lock.
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CHRONIC ILLNESS AFFECTS
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WHEN SHE WAS 12, CHRISTINA REES WAS RUSHED TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM WITH SEVERE ABDOMINAL
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Many women have ovarian cysts, and they usually measure a few centimeters. Rees had a few of these, but two of them were the size of cantaloupes. The pain was unreal: “I was just not functional,” she says. When one doctor suggested that her ovaries be checked, the hospital staff was incredulous — after all, she was a year shy of being a teenager. The doctor made a good call. When Rees was wheeled into the operating room the next day, surgeons drained fluid from the two largest cysts, removed the sacs and placed mesh over the removed areas. About six months later, Rees tested positive for polycystic ovary syndrome — a chronic endocrine disorder where multiple cysts can form on the ovaries. Symptoms of Rees’ condition include weight gain, acne, excess hair growth and irregular menstrual cycles. Complications can include endometrial cancer or Type 2 diabetes, especially if a patient goes untreated. Rees says that increasingly more young girls are diagnosed with PCOS. Although the condition is usually first diagnosed in women of reproductive age, recent medical studies and reviews suggest that early onset in prepubescent girls shouldn’t be overlooked. She’s 21 now, a student at MU, and she is part of a growing group of young adults learning to balance chronic conditions with demanding college schedules. I understand her challenges because I’m facing them too. Though our illnesses will be a permanent part of our lives and affect many of our daily activities, they’re completely invisible.
I have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, another chronic endocrine disorder where the body’s immune system attacks its own thyroid tissue. This might not seem like a big deal to those who aren’t familiar with the thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland that plays a role in everything from metabolic rate to heart function. But when your thyroid doesn’t work, many bodily functions are compromised. I remember taking a class my sophomore year of high school on physical fitness. Each class, we strapped heartrate monitors to our chests, jotted down original exercise routines and aimed for a high average heart rate. Even though I was running grueling sprint intervals outside in 100-degree weather, my heart rate was never high enough. My teacher gave me flak every class, but only later did I find out that my disease lowered my average heart rate and that my muscles probably weren’t getting enough oxygen. For me, Hashimoto’s isn’t just a health issue. It also means learning to deal with stigma. In varsity swimming, I watched my performance plummet over the course of the season. I dealt with criticism about my work ethic and sudden weight gain, and the situation escalated when adults accused me of faking my way out of meets and difficult sets. My family was dragged into the entire situation, and ultimately my parents lost friends. I’ve forgiven all of these critics. It must have been difficult to process that a young person — especially a varsity swimmer — could be so sick. Five or so years have passed, and I’m a lot better about dealing with my symptoms, but it’s still difficult to manage low-energy days. College is a font of unpredictability. Midterms and finals are hellish when my brain isn’t working at full capacity, and when I work into the red-eye hours to finish assignments and projects, my health suffers immensely. It’s only when nurses prick my arm and fill sterile vials with dark blood every few months that I realize I’ll be ill for the rest of my life. This isn’t to say that the transition into college is effortless for my healthy peers. It’s no easy feat for anyone, but those of us with chronic illnesses have special health challenges thrown into the mix. When Rees and I are open with our stories, we hope that our experiences help others open up despite the stigma — and maybe even heal.
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Like PCOS or Hashimoto’s, many chronic conditions are invisible illnesses, or conditions that aren’t physically apparent. To explain this concept, some disability advocates use the iceberg analogy. The tip of the iceberg represents daily activities others can see, such as a person going to school, grocery shopping or working. Many of a person’s daily symptoms, however — things like chronic pain, mobility problems or extreme fatigue — are hidden deep below the surface. It’s necessary to be close to the person and have them trust you to understand what they’re going through. MU’s Disability Center has its own name for invisible illnesses: nonapparent disabilities. Director Barbara Hammer says more than 80 percent of students who access the office’s resources have nonapparent disabilities, including mental concerns such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and physical issues such as fibromyalgia, a musculoskeletal disorder. Equal representation is key at the Disability Center. They’re featured in this year’s Office of Parent Relations calendar, and the accompanying photo simply shows an apparently healthy student walking across campus. “It doesn’t have a wheelchair, it doesn’t have somebody showing sign language… none of those things that people tend to think,” Hammer says. She stresses that both people with physical and nonapparent disabilities benefit from the center’s resources. Some chronic conditions might be invisible to outsiders, but they’re definitely real to the person affected. For this reason, invisible illnesses often come with stigma. Rees says some people assume she’s lazy or that her physical appearance says everything about her health. “There’s not a lot of understanding. And with PCOS, a lot of people just think it’s an excuse,” she says. She’s not alone. “When you think of something like fibromyalgia, you can’t see it,” says Erika Navarrete, president of The Chronic Project, a chronic illness support group on MU’s campus. “There are just a lot of assumptions.” She says that the concerns of students with chronic illnesses, especially invisible ones, may seem dramatic to healthy students. I believe it boils down to understanding. Rees says it might be difficult to see why she should get testing accommodations or be treated differently. She adds that she’d rather have people ask questions and learn more about her condition than make assumptions about her or her health. “We live in a world with people who have all kinds of different life experiences,” Hammer says. “We’re all sort of interacting with our environment in different ways. And it’s good to be open to understanding that.” a
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Chronic illness is a gigantic umbrella, and there’s no consensus on how to define it. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ definition seems most accurate. It classifies chronic illnesses as “conditions that last a year or more and require ongoing medical attention and/or limit activities of daily living.” MU senior Marlee Ellison is part of the growing population of students with chronic illnesses on college campuses. Ellison, the writer of this story and a Vox editor, says the key to helping others understand chronic illnesses is being open about her own condition. PHOTO BY NADAV SOROKER
These conditions are also quite common. Chronic diseases, such as heart disease and Type 2 diabetes, are the leading cause of death and disability in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Experts estimate that 157 million Americans will have at least one chronic disease in 2020 — nearly half of that year’s projected population. The prevalence of these conditions is also increasing in young people, partly due to advances in modern medicine and diagnostic techniques that allow children with chronic conditions to live longer, fuller lives. “That’s really a success story in terms of modern medicine,” says Terrill Bravender, a professor of Pediatrics and Communicable Diseases at the University of Michigan. Advances in healthcare, such as better diagnostic techniques, ensure that many conditions are detected early and are well-controlled. Awareness of certain conditions is also on the rise. “There are other kinds of chronic illnesses that may be identified more often,” Bravender says, citing ADHD as an example. According to the latest data from the American College Health Association, 5.7 percent of college students reported having a chronic condition in fall 2015. This number represents 19,861 students and 40 schools across the U.S. “My gut would tell me — I’ve been here almost 16 years — that we’ve seen a pretty notable increase in the number of students who come in here with chronic health conditions,” Hammer says of the situation at MU. She finds the numbers striking. Since the 2007-08 school year, the number of students using the Disability Center’s resources has risen by 154 percent. PHOTO BY ALEX SCIMECCA
The majority of these students have nonapparent disabilities, or invisible illnesses. This begs the question of how equipped college campuses are to deal with and understand this growing population. Many young adults with chronic diseases might not report their conditions or perceive themselves as having disabilities, according to commentary by Bravender in a medical journal. He says the true statistic is probably much higher. The stigma can be a hindrance for those who are diagnosed, and many other students with chronic illness live life without any inkling they’re sick. To them, their symptoms may have been a part of daily life for as long as they can remember. “There’s no cure, so it’s just preventative medication,” Rees says. For PCOS, that means birth control, which Rees says was a tough medicine to take when she was younger. At Girl Scout camp or sleepovers “people just automatically assume bad things,” she says. However, Rees is an open book about her experience
Since the 2007-08 school year, the number of students using the Disability Center’s resources on the MU campus has risen by 154 percent.
Christina Rees was diagnosed with her first chronic illness at age 12. She has since accepted there is no need to hide her own story because there are people just like her working to balance health and lifestyle, and she hopes to be an advocate for them.
with chronic illness in hopes it will help others open up about their own illnesses. Many chronic diseases go hand in hand with other health issues. Rees can attest to this; since her initial diagnosis of PCOS, she has also been diagnosed with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and asthma, the latter of which is linked to PCOS. Like Rees, I’ve developed other health issues related to my condition. The big ones include mental fog, depression and chronic fatigue, so it’s often difficult to tell if I’m sick or just having a “bad thyroid day.” As a writer, the mental block is especially devastating. It’s difficult for me to construct coherent sentences or find the word I’m looking for because my mental lexicon is surrounded by a thick layer of fog. a
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Adjusting to college and adult life can be a vexing task for students with chronic conditions. These young people graduate from high school at about the same rate as their peers, but the odds are stacked against them in college. Data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health suggests that they’re only half as likely to graduate as their healthy peers. The stress of higher education might play a role. A 2015 study on transitioning through college with diabetes notes that this stage of adulthood is “characterized by exploration, relationship changes, self-focus and feeling ‘in-between.’” 09.15.16
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missed almost three weeks of school. This took a toll on her grades and physical health. Navarrete was diagnosed with obsessivecompulsive disorder and ADHD after the incident. Before then, she had been diagnosed only with depression. Navarrete found clarity with the new diagnosis. “It was finally an answer to why I was the way I was,” she says. “You need to advocate for yourself, but you also need to realize that you’re worth recovery — you’re worth achieving your full potential,” Navarrete says. “I think that’s definitely this huge barrier that I had.” Eventually, she did advocate for herself and registered with the Disability Center. Last semester, Navarrete took a reduced course load that helped her balance schoolwork and health. Both Navarrete and Rees heap praise on MU’s Disability Center for being so understanding. “If it’s keeping you from being considered equal in getting an education, that’s what they’re worried about,” Rees says. According to Hammer, students with chronic conditions succeed when they figure out how to balance health and college life, a process filled with trial and error. “It’s okay to know where to draw lines,” Hammer says. It might take longer, but students with chronic College life allows students more autonomy. They’re free to decide what to eat, how often to exercise and how much alcohol to drink. When faced with these choices, students with chronic conditions might have to take their health problems into consideration. For instance, it has been extremely difficult for me to balance schoolwork and a social life with my chronic fatigue, even with medication. For me, the equation usually includes copious amounts of sleep, vitamins and supplements, a carefully balanced diet and time set aside for exercise and other forms of self-care, or actions taken to improve overall health and alleviate stress. Russell Ravert is one of the researchers who conducted the diabetes study. An associate professor at MU’s Human Development and Family Science department, Ravert became interested in young people with chronic illnesses after working with teenagers who have cystic fibrosis. He has also researched how students with chronic conditions handle the college lifestyle. College students with these conditions aren’t just worrying about time management or adapting to a new environment — they must also learn to cope with their health issues in the absence of parents or familiar healthcare providers. This might mean switching doctors or dealing with insurance issues on their own. “As adolescents transition into being young adults, almost all the markers for chronic illness care get worse,” Bravender says. He notes that students, parents and universities are often unprepared to manage chronic conditions and help students transition. This may result in students experiencing hazardous health situations throughout college. In Ravert’s study about students with diabetes transitioning into college, one participant admitted prioritizing classes and tests over taking care of low blood sugar in the beginning of their college career. Another remarked needing an ambulance three times in college — two times for low blood sugar and once for high blood sugar. In addition, participants lamented healthcare costs and worried about being away from parents and trusted heathcare providers. 10
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After learning her diagnosis, Erika Navarrete felt clarity and confidence in her potential. She is now president of The Chronic Project and says she appreciates the feeling of community that comes with being a part of the campus organization.
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In his latest study that is under review, Ravert and his colleagues examined nine MU students with different chronic conditions: cystic fibrosis, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, Type 1 diabetes, asthma, depression, epilepsy and endometriosis. He and his colleagues found that de-stressing activities were important to the students’ health management. “They talk about (these activities) as helping to manage their condition,” he says. However, this kind of self-care can fall by the wayside with a busy college schedule. Therefore, it is especially important for students with chronic conditions to be more careful and prioritize their health while striking a balance between health, school, work and social activities. Rees knows this all too well. She decided to attend college at MU and was thrown for a loop her first year. Professors and classes were demanding, but she didn’t seek help. It’s something she regrets. She tried dealing with professors on her own but felt that some didn’t understand her needs. On some days, she physically couldn’t get out of bed. Her grades suffered, especially in attendance-based classes. Rees was dismissed from MU in June 2015. She appealed her case successfully and promised in a letter that she would register with MU’s Disability Center, which provides services to students with disabilities so that they can pursue higher education. These services can include note-taking assistance, alternative textbook formats or housing accommodations. “That’s how I’ve been handling classes this semester,” she says. Along with a flexible attendance policy, Rees also has testing accommodations that help to ease her anxiety. Navarrete, an MU senior and president of The Chronic Project, had a similar college experience. She was hospitalized following a suicide attempt in 2014 and
CAMPUS RESOURCES These MU organizations help to alleviate the stress of chronic illness with support groups, meditation, massage chairs and more. Breathe Based out of MU’s Student Health Center, Breathe advocates mindfulness-based stress reduction through group meditation. Online: studenthealth.missouri.edu/programs/breathe.html Call: 884-9355
The Chronic Project This student organization meets weekly to discuss the challenges of balancing college life with chronic illnesses. Twitter: @chronicallymu Online: facebook.com/groups/MizzouSpoonies/
Mizzou Unity Coalition This organization connects MU students to people with disabilities and hosts events and activities to add to understanding. Online: mizzouunitycoalitiondotcom.wordpress.com Twitter: @MizzouUnity Email: mizzouunitycoalition@gmail.com
MU Disability Center The center provides access and accommodations for students with both physical and non-apparent disabilities. Online: disabilitycenter.missouri.edu Call: 882-4696
MU’s Wellness Resource Center Come for the “relaxation station,” where students and community members can enjoy 15 minutes in a massage chair. Online: wellness.missouri.edu Call: 882-4634
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conditions can accomplish the same things as their peers. However, Hammer notes that because of their disabilities, they might have to change the way they do things, which can be difficult. For example, I often plan my assignments or complete my homework many days in advance to ensure that my sleep schedule isn’t compromised. A slip up one night means physical and mental exhaustion the next day and a lot of catching up later in the week. finding
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If researchers understand how college students with chronic conditions cope, they can help those who might be struggling. “We can incorporate that into education efforts and into the system itself,” Ravert says.
provide an accepting space to meet other students with Students with chronic illnesses need to be more chronic conditions, and participants can talk about informed and have doctors who truly understand their their challenges and learn from others. They can grow. illnesses. Some participants in Ravert’s MU study MU students have started their own support group wanted more information from healthcare providers specifically for students with chronic conditions. on how to manage their conditions, and they were The Chronic Project’s first meeting was in 2014, and curious about coping strategies. They also said they Navarrete became president in the fall of 2015. “It benefitted from resources already available on campus, has kind of pushed me to become more involved on such as the hot tub at MizzouRec, coping counselors or campus and kind of try to be an advocate,” Navarrete Stressbusters, a group of trained students who give free says. She’s constantly searching for ways to reach other backrubs. students with chronic conditions. The obstacle? Students aren’t always aware of these During their resources. Ravert suggests penultimate meeting of universities help students the spring 2016 semester, with chronic conditions “It’s nice to be able to talk members of The Chronic find out what’s available. Project met in MU’s Unfortunately, recent to people that I don’t feel like I’m Ellis Library. The group budget cuts took a toll complaining to. I think occasionally brings in on MU’s Student Health everyone in the group has shared speakers, conducts mini Center, which was forced seminars or does crafting to eliminate Stressbusters a lot, been vulnerable.” activities, but this time, the and a variety of other erika navarrete members simply relaxed health services. and chatted about their day. This isn’t just limited Group members to MU. Student health often refer to themselves as “spoonies,” a term coined centers are often targets of university budget cuts. by disability activist Christine Miserandino. Spoons “They’re not valued by the institution because it’s not represent a unit of energy that can be used for any a selling point,” Bravender says. Some college health productive task, and once used up, they can be services don’t generate money — they actually cost the replenished only through rest. institution. The spoonies of The Chronic Project aren’t If researchers find out which resources are expected to always have good health days. During the helpful for these students and report their findings to meetings, Navarrete reminds her peers that it’s okay university officials, certain programs could become not to act hyped up if they’re having a “low-spoon” mainstays on campus instead of being at risk for budget day. They can let their guards down. cuts. At MU, this would be possible with more research This was earth-shattering for me. I’ve never about students with chronic conditions. aligned myself with the college-student mantra of Colleges are under a lot of pressure not only to pulling all-nighters and slamming coffees. I’m not attract top students but to keep them around. That saying that there’s anything wrong with that, it’s can only happen if they’re healthy. “I think this is an that sleep and self-care are crucial in my life. I can’t opportunity for health services around the country to physically or mentally function without them. really show their value,” Bravender says. He suggests Members of the support group understand this need that universities provide a health-services orientation because they’re often dealing with the same thing. for incoming students and their parents. “It’s nice to be able to talk to people that I don’t “I think being open and encouraging students and feel like I’m complaining to,” Navarrete says. “I their parents to come in to student health during that think everyone in the group has shared a lot, been orientation process is probably the best thing they can vulnerable.” do,” Bravender says. Above all, members of The Chronic Project and e s ta b l i s h i n g a c o m m u n i t y other students with chronic conditions just want to be treated with dignity, respect and understanding. Students with chronic conditions also fare better when This is key. I feel strongly that when my they’re surrounded by others who can empathize. healthy peers learn to listen or ask questions, their In his latest research, Ravert says students with understanding definitely improves. chronic illnesses mentioned that having peer support Though I still struggle with accepting my health would help them cope in the college environment. In conditions and the limitations they bring, the best I can this study, participants remarked that they’d like to know do is strike my own healthy balance between school other people on campus with chronic conditions. The and life. I can only hope that in the future, awareness problem is that they’re just not sure where to find them. increases. Whether you have a chronic illness or not, An additional study published in the Journal of college shouldn’t be about suffering or living up to College Student Development suggests that college unrealistic expectations. freshmen with chronic illnesses have an increased risk This semester, I’ll graduate from MU with a of isolation and loneliness. Their health-related quality bachelor’s degree in journalism. Others just like me of life also suffers. Few students with chronic illnesses will also be graduating from MU and other institutions in this study were connected to support — whether around the country, and that’s a testament to what that be from peers or the college itself. students with chronic conditions can do. One possible solution? Support groups. They “We’re real; we’re out there,” Navarrete says. Katie Harbinson is a member of The Chronic Project at MU. The organization is a support group that brings together students with chronic illnesses who also juggle an erratic college schedule.
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Practice makes perfect Missouri Contemporary Ballet dancers chasse through a high-tempo schedule to pursue their passions BY MAYA MCDOWELL
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he dancers at Missouri Contemporary Ballet practice for six hours a day, five days a week. Hectic schedules aside, the dancers in the company share a commonality that makes MCB stronger: passion. Directed by Karen Grundy, the dancers at MCB put a contemporary twist on modern ballet, which gives the company a unique edge. “Karen really has a way of not only choreographing dances that are personal and meaningful in contemporary movement but also to take the ballet classical training and put it into today’s time,” says Monique Jones, director of operations at MCB. The MCB started its first season in 2006 with the goal of bringing professional ballet to mid-Missouri. Since then, it has grown from just a few dancers to include company members, apprentices and trainees. In addition to its traditional performances, the MCB dancers tour internationally and work with charities such as the Boys and Girls Club of Columbia. Vox went behind the curtain with three MCB dancers who have mastered the art of ballet:
Caitlin Sloan If you’re looking for Caitlin Sloan, she’s probably at the studio — she’s there nearly 12 hours a day. “Everyone loves her here,” Jones says. “She spends her day here in the morning being a company dancer, and she only gets maybe an hour break, if even that, and then she has to jump into the role of school director. It’s crazy to wear so many hats.” Sloan is starting her sixth year as a dancer with MCB and her third year as a school director at MCB’s pre-professional school. She feels lucky to have a leadership position, which will allow her to stay involved when she decides to take her final bow. “Your time as a dancer doesn’t last that long — you can’t do it forever,” Sloan says. “But I do feel good knowing that when I’m ready to retire from the stage, I’ll still have a role in the company and some way I can contribute.” In May, Sloan ballroom danced in her third Dancing with Missouri Stars competition, this time with partner Craig Franklin, a graduate of MU and professor of veterinary pathobiology at the university. Years in MCB: 5 Studied dance at: Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan When not dancing, she likes to: Work on projects around the house with her husband, Steve, and spoil their dog, Kyle Advice for aspiring dancers: Just make sure you’re evaluating what kind of things you want out of a (performance) company and what you like to do because you’ll be the most valuable dancer for them if you’re happy there and enjoying what you’re doing.
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Anthony Sigler Although the rhythmic aspect of tap is what drew Anthony Sigler to dance at age 4, his favorite dance style is the contemporary ballet that he has performed with MCB for the past two seasons. “We’re able to create dance that’s more unique and interesting and relatable to people because it’s not tutus and tiaras the whole time,” Sigler says. He is happy to have found a company that combines classical and contemporary dance. “His strengths as a dancer and then what he brings to company as far as his artistry, is great,” Jones says. Others might find it stressful, but Sigler loves having a job that allows him to dance six hours a day and live an active lifestyle. “It can become very strenuous, but the challenge is also really enjoyable,” he says. Years in MCB: 2 Studied ballet at: University of North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem, North Carolina When not dancing, he likes to: Read novels by Czech author Milan Kundera Advice for aspiring dancers: Stay open-minded. Do as much as possible, and get out there and experience as much as possible because that makes you more of an asset to whatever company you find yourself in. Anthony Sigler studied classical dance in college, but he found himself drawn to Missouri Contemporary Ballet’s style of dance, which he says shows a sense of togetherness.
Meredith Green Soares In just one season with MCB, Kansas-native Meredith Green Soares has made quite the impression. “She brings a great passion with her movement and also a genuine aesthetic to dance,” Jones says. After Soares completed her study of ballet, her teacher, who had previously danced with MCB, suggested she audition. “I liked how all the dancers bonded together, and the environment seemed very nice,” Soares says. “We’re a very silly group of people but in a way that we are still very professional and get things done.” Before landing a spot with MCB, Soares’ home studio cast her as Odette, the lead in Swan Lake. She has also danced with two other companies and taught modern dance and ballet classes in Brazil. Outside the studio, Soares works a second job at Range Free restaurant. Years in MCB: 1 Studied ballet at: The American Dance Center in Overland Park, Kansas When not dancing, she likes to: Decorate cakes and play Legend of Zelda on Nintendo Wii Advice for aspiring dancers: Don’t let the small things get in your way.
LOOKING AHEAD The Missouri Contemporary Ballet wrapped up its 10th season in June, and it’s already gearing up for its 11th, Jones says. The upcoming season will carry the theme of a solar eclipse that’s set to happen next August. Executive Director Karen Grundy has been working with an astronomer to learn more about the eclipse. The 11 Stances Fall Show: November 2016 TBD Spring Show: April / May 2017
Meredith Green Soares says there are difficulties being a full-time dancer. “You always have to keep working. You can always be better and always still push yourself,” she says.
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Summer Show: June 2017
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Public pieces make art accessible Art is free for the public throughout Columbia
BY TAYLOR GRACE OSTROWSKI
Painted underpasses, animals made of repurposed material, odd sculptures placed around town — these are everyday sights in the Columbia landscape. Art is scattered through the city, but where do these pieces come from, who pays for them and, most importantly, what is the purpose of it all? “One of the great things about public art is it doesn’t require you to step into a gallery to experience it,” says Madeleine LeMieux, founder and director of Resident Arts and the lead artist of the new mural in Flat Branch Park. Public artwork in Columbia can be funded by private donors or public programs, such as Percent for Art, the 1997 public ordinance that made all public building projects with a budget of at least $1 million eligible for allocation of 1 percent of that budget to a piece of art at that site. Public art “facilitates community pride and stewardship,” LeMieux says. “That makes sure (the art) doesn’t get damaged or graffitied or disrespected in some way.” Each piece that calls Columbia home has a story, an artist and a reason for being placed just so. Lisa Bartlett, owner of Artlandish Gallery, says public art has brought diversity to the town and “keeps our community culturally relevant.” “You Are the Seeds,” underpass near Flat Branch Park One of the newest additions to Columbia’s public art scene is still waiting to be sealed after a summer of hard work. The mural in Flat Branch Park is the first step in a long-term project to have a series of underpasses painted to tell the town’s story. The mural was painted as a part of the Career Awareness Related Experience program run by the city as a way to employ teens for the summer. This year’s team created the mural to celebrate the diversity of downtown Columbia. The block-long painting features familiar faces such as David Wilson, the founder of True/False Film Fest; Traci Wilson-Kleelamp, who runs Race Matters; and Eduardo Crespi of Centro Latino. The theme “You are the seeds, Columbia is the soil, let our challenges inspire us to grow” is the driving force behind the mural. Communitas, Fire Station No. 9 The Communitas sculpture was created to be visually interesting on multiple levels. The piece has two distinct perspectives — one observing the tidal wave-like movement of its silver metallic 14
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Creative contributions Public art is a defining feature of Columbia. The Percent for Art program, which makes all publicly funded buildings eligible to allocate 1 percent of building costs to creating public art at that site, has made some pieces possible. Find these highlighted Percent for Art works with this guide.
Art of Memory Location: Sanford-Kimpton Building Artist: Hugh Merrill Year: 2004
In Gratitude Location: Fire Station No. 7 Artist: Jane Bick Mudd Year: 2009 A herd of metal horses created by Doug Owen are part of a larger family of public art in Columbia. These horses graze outside Landmark Bank on Stadium Boulevard.
Public artwork, such as Bathers on Stephens Campus, decorates Columbia.
surface from a few steps back and another taking in the intricate metalwork and detail that can only be seen if you get close to the piece. Glenn Williams created Communitas in 2010 after he was selected for the project by the Standing Committee on Public Art. It was commissioned through Percent for Art. Bartlett says publicly funded artworks such as Communitas are important to the community because “they add beauty; they make people think about things; they make the public engage in conversation.” Untitled horse sculptures, Landmark Bank on Stadium Boulevard An array of colorful horses stand guard over northwest Columbia. The herd was
created by Doug Owen, an artist from Colorado who has spent his artistic life scattering horses across the American landscape. The Columbia herd was assembled in 2005 and designed to withstand the elements. They are made of discarded metal pieces such as old car parts, license plates and other cast-off items begging for new use. “In our era right now, we see a resurgence of assemblage work, DIY and recycling,” Bartlett says. “It’s not your typical marble sculpture.” Bathers, Stephens College Campus off Ripley Street Two bronze bathers have lounged outside Stephens College for 50 years. Since their creation, the bathers have lost the small pond that once accompanied them and now clean themselves without water. The two figures were created by nonlocal artists and are in fact nonlocal themselves. The sculpture was created in Italy by Oskar Stonorov and Jorio Vivarelli. Stonorov’s daughter attended Stephens College when the piece was dedicated.
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Leap In To Location: Oakland Family Aquatic Center Artist: Mark La Mair Year: 1999
Look Out Point Location: Stephens Lake Park Artist: Carol Fleming Year: 2005
Network Location: Fire Station No. 8 Artist: Susan Taylor Glasgow Year: 2001
Rolling Ahead Location: Eighth and Cherry Parking Garage Artist: Ron Fondaw Year: 1999
Sky Algorithm Location: Fifth and Walnut Parking Garage Artist: Stuart Keeler Year: 2011
Tidal Murmur Location: Short Street Parking Garage Artist: Beth Nybeck Year: 2013
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The pursuit of quality sound
Finding reliability in headphones takes figures, feel and focus BY MAX HAVEY Depending on how much effort you put into finding the right pair of headphones, quality might not be something you think about until the headphones stop working. That’s where Vox comes in. We reached out to sound engineers and a local DJ to find out what consumers need to look for in their ear gear. The main components that really matter are audio quality, comfort and price range. Tim Hanson, producer and owner of North Village Recording and self-described audio purist, says the headphone decision mostly comes down to personal preference. Because many people listen to compressed MP3s, Hanson notes that some headphones come with digital enhancements that help restore the music to its original quality. They often take the form of drivers or battery packs used to pump up things such as bass. These features are listed in product descriptions, so you have a sense of what they are enhancing. For Luke Arens of Shock City Studios in St. Louis, headphone comfort
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is just as important to consider as the audio quality. “I tend to look at the physical side more than the electronic side,” Arens says. “You almost want them to feel like they aren’t there, and you are just listening to a nice set of speakers.” At the same time, comfort and quality comes at a price. “You get what you pay for, in most cases,” Arens says. “If you are paying more than $500 though, you’re probably paying too much.” Arens and Hanson agree the ideal price range for quality headphones falls between $100 and $500. Local DJ Joe Fisiorek considers the purchase an investment. “It’s kind of like buying a new pair of sunglasses. A lot of them are going to do the same thing,” he says. “If you cut that corner, you may wind up having to replace it again quicker instead of just spending that extra $60.” In the end, it’s all up to the consumer. Know the listening experience you are looking for, research enhancements and try a pair out if time permits. Your ears will thank you.
Whatever the use, there’s a pair for you. E X E R C I S E : For working out, Luke Arens finds Bluetooth headphones, especially Denon’s Exercise Freak series, to be of excellent value. “They may not be the best sounding headphones, but I know when I am running or swimming, not only will I not get any wires tangled up, but it won’t damage the headphones either,” Arens says. T R AV E L I N G : For an ideal listening experience while traveling, Arens recommends Extreme Isolation headphones to drown out all the outside noise on your trip. Arens says these noise-cancelling headphones almost make you feel like you aren’t even on an airplane while using them on flights. D E D I C AT E D L I S T E N I N G : For listening to your high fidelity MP3s the way they were meant to be heard, Tim Hanson swears by Sony MDR 7506 headphones, specifically because they don’t have a lot of digital enhancements. They offer a pure listening experience without breaking the bank. The base model costs a cool $80.
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Heaters are riding a swell of popularity This Michigan psychedelic-rock band is set to bring an enigmatic show to Cafe Berlin BY LIS JOYCE Whether it’s in an attic, a basement or a proper studio, Heaters is always making music. In the year since the band last played Columbia, it’s managed to put out two full-length albums, tour in Europe and work on new material. Combine that recording efficiency with last year’s appearance at Austin’s Levitation festival, and you’ll realize that Heaters won’t be playing small venues much longer. Like any legitimate garage-rock band, Heaters began as a couple of high school friends jamming with their neighbor. The psych-rock-meetsgarage-rock-meets-surf-rock trio got its start in its hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan and has been gaining notoriety for its live performances and prolific releases since its debut EP. Heaters will bring that live energy to Cafe Berlin. While listening to the band, 100 spaced-out adjectives could come to mind to describe Heaters’ sound — cosmic, with atmospheric reverb and haunting, albeit often indecipherable lyrics accompanied by some of the most intoxicating hooks you’ll hear anywhere. But when it comes down to it, Heaters just plays really good music. That’s why Patrick Connor, Cafe Berlin’s general manager and talent buyer, booked them for Columbia. “It’s just pretty straightforward psych-rock-and-roll, with some other adjectives in there,” Connor says. “But
it’s no-joke rock-and-roll, and it’s fun, and people can get down to it and dance and have a good time.” For Nolan Krebs, Heaters’ vocalist, bassist and guitarist, that galvanic live energy comes from passion and inspiration. “I think we’re always the most inspired by bands who are really intense, really gripping live,” Krebs says. Heaters put out its latest album, Baptistina, with the help of Brooklyn label Beyond Beyond Is Beyond. Label president Mike Newman says Heaters distinguish themselves with their live performances. “I think very few bands really have the kind of power that they do when playing live,” Newman says. “That kind of power translates to any audience you put them in front of.” Heaters will begin recording a new album this winter and plans to release it next summer. Go see what all the noise is about. HEATERS Where: Cafe Berlin When: Sept. 21, 8 p.m. Cost: $7 Call: 441-0400 Online: cafeberlincomo.com
Heaters play Brooklyn venue Union Pool. The band is lauded for its exhilarating performances.
LISTEN BEFORE THEY’RE LIVE Brown Sugar, April 2014 Brown Sugar caught the attention of Pitchfork back in 2014, and it’s understandable how this EP got on its radar. Recorded in Heaters’ attic in Grand Rapids, Brown Sugar’s droning guitar chords, hollow vocals and West Coast reverb shaped the band’s early identity. From the opening “Skimmer,” to the reverberant “Dirty Wave,” this EP set the tone for the full-length albums to follow. Holy Water Pool, September 2015 Holy Water Pool is an absolute monster of an album. It prescribes palpably to heavy
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surf-rock influence, especially on “Detonator Eyes” and “Kamikaze”. Although none of the tracks exceed 4 1/2 minutes, the album as a whole flows in a very organic way — like a sonic story. The instrumental “Hawaiian Holiday” moves like a wave — luscious, repetitive electric guitar and alternating tempos mark this track. It’s surf-rock at its finest, with the faster tempos adding a low-key punk element. And you can only imagine the jam session that could accompany these tracks live. Baptistina, August 2016 On Baptistina, some tracks depart slightly from the overwhelming
surf-rock influence found on earlier albums. While this album is still hard, progressive psych-rock, the sound is more experimental and produced. Some of the tracks, such as the opener, “Centennial,” have a noticeably faster tempo, giving Baptistina a punkrock feel. Other tracks, such as “Orbs,” have a catchy sound, giving the album a more current indie-rock vibe. Unlike earlier albums, one of the tracks on Baptistina exceeds eight minutes, creating an immersive experience.
Heaters blends West Coast psych and surf influences to accomplish a balanced sound.
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Home is where the concert is The do-it-yourself trend connects artists with audiences in a comfortable setting BY STEPHANIE SANDOVAL Imagine hosting a concert in your own backyard or living room — a show just for you and some of your closest friends. When Amanda Zhorne hosted her first concert at her house, she didn’t know what to expect. She worried about the weather and if she would have space for her guests. Her fears subsided as she realized it wasn’t as hard as it seemed. Zhorne’s concerts have been successful and made easy by the artists. “Everyone was pretty mesmerized by the music,” she says. “There’s something about it in such an intimate environment where it really just feels like a bunch of friends hanging out.” Last week marked Zhorne’s third house concert that featured local artists Merry Ellen Kirk and Ruth Acuff. This year, Kirk and Acuff planned a house concert tour: their second house tour together. They named the tour after the song “Earth Angel” by the The Penguins because they felt it best fit their music and the atmosphere they aimed to create. “We want to give our audience not only a transcendent experience but also one that connects them to their community,” Kirk says.
Tour planning began back in December. Acuff and Kirk lined up 32 stops in 19 states, where they will each play 45-minute sets for an audience of 20 to 50 people at each house. At the end of each show, they’ll play “Earth Angel” together. Acuff found out about the home show trend when she was asked to play a concert herself. “I was like, oh, OK this is different,” Acuff says. “I’ll try it.” The concept stuck with her. Kirk says unlike shows at restaurants or bars, house concerts allow people to actually focus on the music. “People are there specifically to listen,” Kirk says. “It’s a listening environment, and everyone there is quiet and listening, and they get so much more out of it, and it also feeds our soul as artists knowing that people are listening and that they’re getting something out of the music.” Kirk and Acuff agree that house concerts are the perfect venue for their type of music, but they do face some problems when planning house tours. Most people shy away from hosting a concert because they feel like their house isn’t adequate. “It doesn’t have to be a special place,” Kirk says. “Anyone’s house
Harpist Ruth Acuff and pianist Merry Ellen Kirk, both singers, knew they wanted to become musicians when they were 15 years old.
can work. Anyone’s backyard can work. It doesn’t have to be fancy. It’s about the music, and it’s about the people. There’s this beautiful community that happens around house concerts, and the people are there experiencing that together.” Because of the intimate environment, artists and audiences are able to connect on a personal level; artists share more about themselves and their work. Robin Tillitt has hosted two house concerts in
the living room of her Columbia home. Tillitt enjoys getting to interact with the artists. “What they typically do is they tell you a story about the next song they’re going to play,” she says. Kirk’s eyes light up when she thinks about the tour. “There’s so many amazing people that are hosting the concerts, and it’s always just so fun to connect with people and make new friends.”
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CHURCHILL CLARK nears completion of two custom canoes
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ecent visitors to Cooper’s Landing may have heard the dull, repetitive thud of Churchill Clark’s adze, or wood-shaping tool. Clark, the great-great-great-great-grandson of famed explorer William Clark, has lived at the marina’s north campground since March, carving away on two soonto-be cottonwood dugout canoes. “He takes it seriously,” says Mike Cooper, owner of the campground and marina. “And I think he really adds an authentic flavor to the old-style river life at Cooper’s Landing.” Clark fell in love with dugout canoes in 2006 after reenacting part of Lewis and Clark’s two-year journey on the Missouri River. He left his job as a server in Denver and has since worked on about two dozen canoes. He paddled the length of the Missouri in one of his canoes last year. He documents his projects online in between working with schools, Native American tribes, museums and passersby to teach them about this rare “functional art.” His newest projects, affectionately named Anna and Juicy Lucy, have been under way at the camp since May. When Clark finishes in October, he says he’ll voyage them on the Missouri River. What makes Cooper’s Landing special to you? The music. They’ve got some really talented people around here. It’s family friendly; it’s just a beautiful vibe. It’s relaxed around here, and when it’s hectic 18
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over by the stage, I’ve had people come over to this camp just to take a breath. It’s so much more peaceful over here. It’s just me and the canoes. It’s just been an amazing camp. I knew it would be. How do you see this canoe camp as part of your heritage? Well, there’s no more reenacting for me. This is my baby now. When I was done with the journey, I had a bad depression, and the guys who did the reenactment in the long term with me all had it. We couldn’t talk to anybody else about it. Lewis and Clark went through this; it happens. You decompress, you come back to civilization, and it’s just not the same. You’re used to being out there, and all of a sudden everybody’s on a time frame. And I was on river time for a couple years. I don’t want to hurry. It was very hard. What do you hope people will get out of working on canoes with you? The thing is that the carving, there’s so much more to it. The kids get some teamwork going. They’re outdoors; they get creative; they get some problem-solving in. One of the biggest ones to me is patience. When they get here, especially if they’re there at the beginning and the tree’s a log. I’m like, “Welcome to canoe camp, it’s going to be one chip at a time, and it’s going to be a couple months. Let’s get chopping.”
What’s one of your favorite things about working with people on these canoes? To watch kids just get it. They grow, and every once in a while, you just see their minds split wide open. They’ll be chopping away, and they’ll be like, “Wait a minute. If you can do this, I can do anything.” I’m like, “Bam! We got a winner!” That’s what it’s about. I don’t care if you carve canoes ever again. When they split their minds wide open, they figure out they can follow their dreams. That’s the biggest thing I can ever do for them. Nobody can tell you what your dream is. If they tell you not to follow it, I tell them, “Don’t listen to that.” Only you can do it. How does it feel to be living out here, disconnected from technology? I do the best I can. I don’t carry my phone with me hardly ever. It drives me nuts watching people stare into their phones all day. You’re not getting more connected; you’re getting less connected by that. These people are riding their bikes and walking across the country. So many people have popped in here that have never been here before, and the canoes just draw them in. They join in, and to me, that’s what it’s all about. To watch Churchill Clark — RILEY BEGGIN carve a canoe, visit PHOTO BY ERIN BORMETT
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ARTS & CULTURE Annual Heritage Festival and Craft Show
Take the whole family back to the 19th century, and experience the traditions of the past. This family-friendly festival includes music, dancing, crafting, storytelling and more, and it’s just in time for the cool fall weather. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m., Nifong Park, Free, 874-7460
Business Plans for Artists
Creative entrepreneurs will learn the basics of writing a business plan for their artistic pursuits. The goal of this workshop is to help artists secure funding, meet long-term goals and win sales. Saturday, 3-6 p.m., Resident Arts, $49, 303-7195
Exhibition Tour - Five Centuries of Portraiture
Explore the art of portraiture through 500 years of history. The Museum of Art and Archeology’s curator will guide you through the museum’s gallery of portraits. Wednesday, noon-1 p.m., Museum of Art and Archaeology, Free, 882-6711
STAGE Million Dollar Quartet
Slap on your blue suede shoes and take a trip to 1950s Memphis, with Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley. This Tony-winning musical celebrates a one-time jam session among these rock ‘n’ roll giants. Friday, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre, $36, 660-837-3311
Spring Awakening: A New Musical
This season, TRYPS is tackling Spring Awakening: A New Musical, a rock adaptation of the 1890s play by Frank Wedekind. This 18-and-over musical is set in late 19th-century Germany and deals with heavy themes such as puberty, teenage pregnancy and morality. Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m., Windsor Auditorium, Stephens College, $10 adults; $5 students, 449-4536
CIVIC Safe Mizzou Week: Pizza with Police
Indulge in a hot, fresh slice of free Shakespeare’s pizza while hanging out with the people who keep our city safe. MUPD and CPD are looking forward to this pizza party and meeting MU students concerned with the safety of the community and campus. Today, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ninth Street in front of Reynolds Journalism Institute, Free, 882-6776
The History of Slavery & Freedom in St. Louis with Lea VanderVelde Lea VanderVelde will discuss her most recent book, Redemption Songs: Suing for Freedom before Dred Scott. A book signing
will take place after the presentation. Tonight, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Stotler Lounge in Memorial Union, Free, 882-7083
Friends of Rocheport Mum Sale
Ring in the season with a mum or two. Friends of Rocheport invites you to partake in their flowery festivities. While there, take a gander at their green tomato relish or Friends of Rocheport T-shirts and sweatshirts for sale. Funds will help support the Friends of Rocheport Historic Museum. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m., Rocheport Community Hall, Prices vary, 234-2902
Out of the Darkness Walks
Walk in this event to bring light and funding to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, which promotes research, creates educational programs and supports survivors of suicide loss. There’s no fundraising minimum to participate, but if you raise $150, you’ll get a T-shirt. Sunday, 2-5 p.m., Memorial Park, Free, 220-4035
Youth Community Coalition Legislative Candidate Forum
This community event, hosted by the Youth Community Coalition, will tackle issues such as drug abuse, mental health resources and academic achievement gaps. Nine Missouri state legislative candidates will be present to discuss their views. Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Hampton Inn and Suites Conference Center, Free, 554-7041
Politics and Press Responsibility: An Evening with Leonard Pitts Jr.
to Ohio to attend a conservative college, he evades the draft for the war but encounters conflict with the dean. RT RUNTIME = 1:50
take the stage for a guitar-based set of tunes. Smith’s lyrics stray from the typical country genre topics of trucks, horses and backroads. This is a rain or shine event. Friday, 7 p.m., Ninth Street, Free, 874-1944
Snowden (R)
Chrome Sparks
Chrome Sparks is the solo project of Jeremy Malvin, a man with an obsession for synthesizers. Check out his entrancing beats and melodies at Rose. His new EP will drop this fall. Friday, 9 p.m., Rose Music Hall, $15, 874-1944
SCREEN The Beatles: Eight Days a Week — The Touring Years (NR)
Pop history is in full swing in this examination of The Beatles in the early years of their career. RT RUNTIME = 2:18
Blair Witch (R)
College students wander into the Maryland forest at night ... what could go wrong? F, R RUNTIME = 1:29
Bridget Jones’s Baby (R) Let the battle of beaus begin. Fortysomething Bridget Jones breaks up with Mark Darcy but is presented with a dilemma when she learns she’s pregnant and doesn’t know who the father is. F, R RUNTIME = 2:03
Watch the story of the WikiLeaks whistleblower and decide for yourself if the dissemination of classified government documents was the act of treason or heroism. F, R RUNTIME = 2:18
Still playing
Bad Moms (R) R The Disappointments Room (R) R Don’t Breathe (R) F, R Don’t Think Twice (R) RT Florence Foster Jenkins (PG-13) RT Hell or High Water (R) RT Jason Bourne (PG-13) R Kubo and the Two Strings (PG) R The Light Between Oceans (PG-13) R The Secret Life of Pets (PG) R Star Trek Beyond (PG-13) R Suicide Squad (PG-13) F, R Sully (PG-13) F, R When the Bough Breaks (PG-13) F, R The Wild Life (PG) F, R
Theaters F = Forum R = Regal
RT = Ragtag = Available in 3-D
Indignation (R)
When a gifted boy from New Jersey travels
Join journalist Leonard Pitts Jr. for the latest in the Gerald M. Boyd Lecture Series. Pitts, a nationally syndicated columnist, author and former Miami Herald journalist, will talk about the interaction between government and journalism. His books will be on sale at the reception before the lecture. Wednesday, 6 p.m., Reynolds Journalism Institute, Free, 884-9121
FOOD & DRINK Rocheport Wine Stroll
Buy a logo wine glass at the Community Hall in Rocheport, then sample great vinos from a dozen Missouri wineries at local shops. After the Stroll, enjoy live music at the Rocheport General Store on Central Street. Saturday, 4-8 p.m., Rocheport Community Hall, $20 per glass, 808-6843
MUSIC Zomboy
Gear up for a night of dancing, because Mizzou Electronic Music Organization is bringing Zomboy, HODJ, N3TTLES and Section 8 to CoMo. English producer and DJ Zomboy specializes in all things electronic — especially bass. Tonight, 8 p.m., The Blue Note, $20-25, 874-1944
9th Street Summerfest: Corey Smith
To round out this year’s Summerfest lineup, progressive country artist Corey Smith will 09.15.16
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