NORTHWEST MISSOURIAN Thursday nwmissourinews.com January 28, 2016 V91 • N17 F E A female Northwest student Francis Hospital to have a rape Green said there are more kind. tle-IX case against him with no I reported a rape in Dietrich Hall kit performed and then was in- interviews and evidence to go The female student has sev- criminal case or fi le a criminal R Jan. 23. terviewed by a University Police through before the decision of eral options when it comes to case as well. B The alleged rape occurred Offi cer. whether or not to go to the prose- how to go forward. Because University Police ap- S and was reported at around 2:45 Following the interview, Uni- cutor is made. She can do nothing and drop prehended the suspect, there was no W a.m., according to University Po- versity Police found and appre- It will also depend on wheth- the charges, only receive help direct threat to campus safety so a lice Chief Clarence Green. The hended the suspect and interviewed er or not the female student wants through counseling and Title-IX Clery Act report was not released to E female student was taken to Saint him as well. to go forward with charges of any but not fi le any charges, fi le a Ti- students or faculty. N KOLBY SINCLAIR | PHOTO ILLUSTRATION Addiction to prescription pain killers is one of the many problems gaining a large amount of focus from state lawmakers. The pill problem Missouri law makers address opioid addiction problem JAKE MCKNIGHT complaints. Wal-Mart and Wal- 40,000 greens also run internal monitoring News Editor | @jbmcknight93 programs. Sen. Claire McCaskill is plan- Executive Director of the Amer- ning a hearing on the growing abuse AMERICANS DIED LAST YEAR FROM ican Academy of Pain Management of heroin and prescription painkillers. OVERDOSE Bob Twillman is responsible for Opioids are medications like Vi- codin and Oxycontin prescribed for 2/3 overseeing federal and state pain pain relief. Opioid abuse is rising at policy developments and advocat- an alarming rate across the nation. ing for those supporting an integra- According to the Center for Disease OF THOSE DEATHS WERE RELATED TO tive approach to managing pain. Control (CDC), last year more than PAINKILLERS “Doctors often prescribe 40,000 Americans died due to over- enough painkillers to keep a pa- dose and two-thirds were related to DATA SHOWS THAT PRESCRIPTION tient from running out instead of the use of painkillers. PAINKILLERS ARE OFTEN A PRECURSOR TO how much a patient actually needs. “Missouri needs more tools to HEROIN That’s because little research has fi ght opiate abuse, including a pre- been done on the amount of opioids scription drug monitoring program, more specialized treatment centers the average person uses” Twillman and better research about average said. drug use,” McCaskill said. McCaskill notes in a news re- State lawmakers have resisted fi ed that her daughter became ad- tee is scheduled to review the mea- lease that Missouri is the only state enacting such a program for more dicted to opioids after she cut her sure and Rehder said House Speak- without a prescription drug monitor- than a decade because of worries thumb at work and was prescribed er Todd Richardson is in favor of her ing program that would keep people about the security of a government painkillers. proposal. from “doctor shopping” to obtain database with medical information. “It wasn’t hard for her daugh- “Missourians ought to talk to the prescription drugs. Federal data shows a rise in drug ter to fi nd more painkillers once she other 49 states that have done this. “Measures to fi ght opiate addic- overdoses and heroin use. Research- ran out, and her next 13 years were We’ve heard no outcry of violations tion should be careful not to force ers say abuse of opioid painkillers is spent in and out of rehabilitation of privacy. We’re the outlier here,” partly to blame for the rise in heroin. programs and prison,” Rehder said McCaskill said. people to quit cold turkey, because The data also shows that painkillers Rehder has introduced a bill McCaskill also pointed out the that doesn’t treat their addiction and are often a precursor to heroin. to create a prescription drug moni- Department of Veterans Affairs runs can possibly force them to seek out State Rep. Holly Rehder testi- toring program. A House commit- a drug monitoring system without street drugs,” Twillman said. Students Changes on the horizon for Greek Life in 2016 discuss might be proactive in shaping its fu- JAMES HENDERSON LGBT+ ture outlook at Northwest in order to Editor in Chief | @jendersoniii ensure its vibrancy and positive con- At the end of last semester, Uni- tributions to student, organization- initiatives versity President John Jasinski sent al and community success,” Jasins- an email to students and faculty de- ki said in the email. tailing changes he would be im- This push for change came fol- going into plementing in the spring and those lowing a semester in which there changes are starting to be seen. were multiple Greek related sexual In the email, Jasinski detailed assaults and the suspension and re- the new year the changes he referred to as a Greek moval of University recognition for HANNAH WOODSON | NW MISSOURIAN Life visioning process. This process Tau Kappa Epsilon. Northwest student Sagar Ghimire holds up a sign during Pride March Oct. 29. included an examination of North- A committee comprised of west Greek Life as a whole by Jasin- alumna Christina Amys, alumnus BETH POTTROFF ple to know that the members of the about sexual orientation and gender ski and other Northwest leaders. The John Moore, Northwest Greek Life community just wants to be treated identity. It would also like to have Missourian Reporter | @TheMissourian email said this was all in an effort to Coordinator Lauren Stehlik, Greek like everyone else. people outside of the community better Greek Life at Northwest. Life graduate assistant Kassi Ward The LGBT+ community is tak- The LGBT+ community has call the community by it’s correct “As we are engaged in address- and three undergraduate Greek stu- ing steps to build on the freedoms some goals for this year. It would name, LGBT+. The “+” at the end of earned in 2015. like to see transgender people be the name includes any other names ing a strategic plan as well as a cam- dents, is leading this process. pus master plan, it is appropriate to Brittany Coppock is part of the able to use their preferred bath- people identify themselves as. ask for a Greek Life visioning pro- LGBT+ community on campus, rooms. The community would also Common Ground. She wants peo- like to continue to educate people SEE LGBT | A5 cess designed to address how we SEE GREEK LIFE | A5 AN INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER SINCE 1914. PLEASE RECYCLE NORTHWEST MISSOURIAN NEWS January 28, 2016 SUBMITTED PHOTO | BRENT ROSENAUER LEFT: CNN prepares for the Democratic Town hall forum. RIGHT: Protestors stand out front of Drake University on the night of the forum. Democrats discuss education ahead of Iowa Caucus to college students through increas- of the American dream to get wag- don’t have the funds to go.” her and thought all three candidates AUSTIN BAUER ing the taxes on Wall Street. es to go up, to make college more To solve the problem of high tu- presented good ideas for improving Special to The Missourian “A college degree today is the affordable and debt-free within the ition, Latson said Sanders had the the country’s educational system. Just seven days before the Iowa equivalent of what a high school next fi ve years, cut drug overdos- best plan. “Obviously, no college student caucuses, the Democratic presiden- degree was 50 years ago,” Sanders es in half in the next 10 years, gun “Bernie Sanders talks about hav- is going to argue with having free tial candidates made one last case said. “People want to criticize me, deaths in half in the next 10 years,” ing free tuition for college, which I college,” Marx said. “I mean, that’s for their candidacy. fi ne. I believe that every kid in this O’Malley said. think would be great,” Latson said. a great idea, but making that happen On Monday, Jan. 25, the three country who has the ability and the Hillary Clinton, who received “I know a lot of people criticize how is another thing. So, we have Bernie Democratic hopefuls for president desire should be able to get a higher the endorsement of the Des Moines he is going to pay for with taxing Sanders saying ‘we’re going to have participated in a town hall styled education regardless of the income Register just days before the forum, Wall Street, and increasing the tax- complete free college’ and that’s a forum at Drake University in Des of his family. And I will pay for that was the last candidate to take the es to help pay for that, which I think great idea in theory, but people don’t Moines, Iowa, where they took through a tax on Wall Street specu- stage. After being asked about the is a good idea. I feel like a lot of the want taxes to go up, so you encoun- questions from the audience. lation.” lack of enthusiasm from her young- candidates have good ideas when it ter a problem… We also have the With a younger audience at the Next, former Maryland Gov. er supporters compared to the sup- comes to combatting debt that stu- problem of debt-free college, which event and with many students in at- Martin O’Malley discussed his plans porters of Sanders, she tried to con- dents accumulate, but I kind of feel is also an amazing idea. I kind of tendance, a portion of the forum fo- for America’s future, including debt- nect with the younger demographic that Sen. Sanders has, in my opin- more on the side of Hillary Clinton cused on the candidates’ plans for free college for students. and stress that she was the progres- ion, the best plan for that.” and paying off that debt and dissolv- education. Sen. Bernie Sanders “I have put forward in your state sive choice. Freshman Elizabeth Fischer at ing debt and income-based debt [re- was the fi rst to address the audience 15 strategic goals to move our coun- “I’ve been on the front lines of Drake University was undecided be- payment].” about his plan to provide free tuition try forward again, to rebuild the truth change and progress since I was fore hearing the candidates, but also All three candidates did well, your age,” Clinton said. said that education was important to Marx said, but the major difference The candidates took questions her. she found was not between the in- from members of the audience “I think that debt from college dividual candidates, but between the during the forum and Joy Latson, a and making college affordable, as two political parties. 127 E. South Ave sophomore at Iowa State was able a college student, it’s really import- “I think anybody watching it is 660.582.8081 to ask O’Malley about his record ant to tackle that as quickly as we comparing it to a Republican debate HAIR IT IS Walk-ins welcome with any in Baltimore and how his zero-tol- can,” Fischer said, “because it’s get- or discussion,” Marx said. “There’s of our available stylists: erance policies negatively affect- ting outrageous to pay for school such a vast difference between the Pam|Jackie|Andrea|Bernice|Ashli ed the African-American communi- anymore…I really enjoyed Martin two, and I’m not just saying that ty. In an interview after the event, O’Malley’s views on education.” because I do happen to be more on she said, “I know that there are a The audience members at Drake the left side, but I think it’s appar- lot of issues that are really import- University were not the only ones ent to anybody that this [the Demo- ant, but I know, since I am a college watching the forum, however. CNN crat forum] isn’t a knock-each-oth- SATURDAY, JAN. 30 student, college debt and the cost of shared the intimate Iowa evening er-down, hurt-each-other’s cam- that is a really big issue. I mean, me with the rest of nation by airing it on paign race. It’s an actual ‘let’s have 1:30 p.m. Women’s Basketball vs. Pittsburg State being able to attend college, and I television. a discussion and talk about policy’ 3:30 p.m. Men’s Basketball vs. Pittsburg State know I’m going to grad school af- Missouri Western student and sort of race.” SUNDAY, JAN. 31 ter this, and it’s really expensive. I elementary education major Maddie With the forum coming just know plenty of people like me who Marx was one of those watching the days before the Iowa Caucus, it can 3:30 p.m. Bearcat Football Championship Celebration aren’t lucky enough to get a scholar- forum on TV. As a college student be sure that the people of Iowa will ship or the fi nancial aid and who are and a future teacher, Marx said that have plenty of discuss before the im- very capable of going to college, but education was an important issue for portant vote. Northwest is SEEING GREEN with the GGRREEEENN DDOOTT I N I T I A T I V E WHAT IS A GREEN DOT ? A green dot is a moment when you use FOLLOW US ON your words, actions, or behaviors to say SOCIAL MEDIA not okay that violence is with you. Looking out for your friend at a party. Calling the police if someone is being assaulted or harassed. Creating a distraction to diffuse a fi ght or NWGreenDot argument. 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Visit http://www.nwmissouri.edu/greendot/ for more information NORTHWEST MISSOURIAN NEWS January 28, 2016 A3 Wood selected for quarterly award clude the former Energizer Building JACOB MCKNIGHT and operations area and Tract two News Editor | @jbmcknight93 will encompass 26.13 acres of agri- Maryville local Stacy Wood was cultural land. honored at Monday’s City Coun- The purpose of the lot split is to cil meeting as the Employee of the separate surplus acreage that is be- Quarter for the fourth quarter of ing leased as agricultural land for 2015. potential sale. In accordance with Wood began working for the the Municipal Ordinance 410.060, city in 2006 as a part-time employee a lot split need not be approved by in the Public Works offi ce. In 2007, the Planning and Zoning Commis- Wood was promoted to her full-time sion, but shall be approved by reso- position. Her duties include a wide lution of the council prior to record- variety of administrative tasks for ing. The code states “side lot lines the public works department such shall be substantially at right angles as Water/Wastewater, Streets, Code to straight street lines or radial to Enforcement, Central Garage and curved street lines.” GIS. Due to the nature of lot split Human Resources Manag- lines they do not meet all of the code er Amy Strough said Wood was in- requirements. City Council believes strumental in keeping everyone in- this should be an exception at this formed and on the same page. location to include as much agricul- Wood also worked with Mis- tural land to be included in Tract two souri Department of Natural Re- as possible. There are already lines sources (DNR) to secure grant in this area that do not meet that funds for the Home Repair Op- code requirement but also do not portunity Program (HeRO). It has create any issues. City Council be- been Strough also said that without lieves this should be allowed in this Wood, this year’s project would not lot split also and do not foresee and have been approved by the DNR. issues it would create. “Stacey is a phenomenal em- City Council has also checked ployee and great with customer ser- with Nodaway County Economic vice. She goes above and beyond. Development Director Josh McKim She always has a smile on her face,” who concurs that the lot split should Mayor Reidel said. proceed as proposed. The resolution has been re- OTHER BUSINESS viewed and approved by the city On Jan. 19, 2016, City Council attorney. The comprehensive plan received a lot split application from states the land use and development 3131 E. 1st Street, LLC. The pro- policies in this section which this lot posed lot split will divide a commer- split would align with. cial tract of 63.64 acres into two sep- An ordinance providing for arate tracts. Tract one will be a 37.51 a general re-election will be held JAKE MCKNIGHT | NW MISSOURIAN acre commercial area that would in- Tuesday, April 5. Maryville local Stacy Wood was nominated and selected as Employee of the Quarter. Wood works in Public Works building. Fear of losing jobs to machines may be irrelevant jobs from people than they create? There are about 42 machines at time supply method which means “People can’t have the precision BETH POTTROFF Christian is a line runner at Ka- Kawasaki running in each line. Al- that the company manufactures cer- a machine does,” Christian said, “it Missourian Reporter | @TheMissourian wasaki in Maryville. Kawasaki is a most all the machines are ran by tain parts and pieces right on the as- takes a machine a matter of minutes There’s no denying that ma- Japanese/American company that people. There are only a couple that sembly line. to do something that would take a chines are a part of our life. From manufactures motors. run without assistance. This helps prevent the company person all day.” packaging food to fi xing cars, there It was the fi rst foreign vehicle “There’s a couple machines that from having shortages or excess in- Machines must be operated and seems to be a machine for every- company to open a manufacturing run by themselves,” Christian said. ventory. fi xed when they break down. The thing today. plant in the United States. More than “They cost way too much money This also means that it there is machines have to be taken care of in There are articles all over the 600 people are employed at the Ka- and are slow.” less time to manufacture the parts. order to run properly. By having to web with mixed opinions concern- wasaki in Maryville. Christian has been working for In his opinion, machines help run and maintain machines, jobs are ing the growing presence of ma- There are six lines in the area Kawasaki for three years. There people in the job market. Machines created for people rather than taken chines in the workplace. Some argue he works in that help produce the have not been many new machines are more effi cient than people and away. that machines are taking jobs from crankshaft. He runs a machine that added, and no human jobs have been also help take off some of the heavy people and that our world will be run makes a crankshaft, which is an en- lost due to machines. labor that people would have to do Though it is uncertain yet to tell by machines. gine part. Most of the machines need peo- otherwise. whether or not machines will take Others argue that while they He presses a switch on a ma- ple to run them, which allows people Considering that Kawasaki away more jobs than they create, take away old hard labor jobs, they chine to start it and the machine to keep their jobs while doing less manufactures motors, many of the it is certain that they help improve create new ones. 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OUR VIEW: Natural remedies should be used to fi x continued prescription drug abuse For years prescription drug tom. This is a natural leaf from Thai- eral areas. It was outlawed in its gest natural supplements fi rst. than making it almost impossible to abuse has been a growing issue land which can come in supplement country of origin for 70 years before Of course, the one drug we can get the other options. among many Americans. Acciden- forms such as pills or powder. discovering it is something helpful. look at to help many people with You hear quite often of some- tal overdose and abuse has quadru- The plant does have some side Another natural treatment to many different diseases and pains is one getting addicted or harmed by pled since 1999, making it more le- effects such as delayed ejaculation, consider instead of opiates is the Va- marijuana. dangerous prescription pills because thal than heroin and cocaine. stomach aches and lowered sex lerian root. This is a plant grown in This is an all natural substance they just want the pain to go away. An emerging issue is the ease at drive. But only if taking much more many parts of the world and is taken with several different ways of use They can make the pain go away the which one can obtain an opiate pre- than the suggested amounts. None of orally as a substitute to benzodiaze- like inhaling, topical treatment or exact same way with something less scription . the side effects are as damaging as pines such as Valium. oral consumption. This is a safe, nat- addictive and harmful. We believe that there is an easier hydrocodone. This root has very few side ef- ural medicine that is far less addic- We need to start funding the nat- way to reduce the abuse and depen- Kratom can be abused as it is fects and is far safer than most nat- tive than its counterparts. ural drug companies, we need doc- dency on harmful prescriptions such still a pain relieving medication, but ural supplements even. The only What Missouri really needs to tors to suggest natural cures and we as Oxycontin and Vicodin. There are all medicines that will make you reported side effect is a feeling of consider is allowing these types of need senators and the Missouri gov- multiple natural alternatives that are feel better are likely to be abused to mental dullness that comes from the medicines to be used. ernment to pass the laws necessary far less damaging and addictive than some extent. However, this is a nat- tranquility effect of the plant. If the senators are so worried to make these remedies legal. their prescription counterparts. ural supplement, so even becoming However, that is only if the root about the safety of the people on That is the real way to stop or One certain alternative medicine addicted is far less damaging. is taken in excess far beyond need- the medications, they should look at least slow down the prescription that has the same effect and is close- The problem remains that this ed amounts. at ways to make it safer for them to drug abuse Missouri sees in today’s ly related to hydrocodone is Kra- natural treatment is outlawed in sev- We believe doctors should sug- use something they may need rather society. Do not spread rumors Put an end to about the deceased restroom police but I’ve been taught all my life not the majority to use their own restroom to speak ill of the dead. In order for without feeling awkward, which is ut- an offi cial cause of death, there has COURTNEY terly ridiculous. POWELL The thought of even considering to be an autopsy. Autopsy results can ALY BAKER Contributing “special restrooms” that are designat- take up to 10 weeks to get back. Hai- Columnist Opinion Columnisstt ed for transgender people is just shock- @alybakeacake ly’s autopsy has not been complet- @courtneyrenee2__ ing. It kind of gives you “Jim Crow- ed, so there is no cause of death yet. After the unexpected death of Anything that you’ve heard is just a Which bathroom should I use: era” vibes when blacks were segregat- freshman Haily Hayes Jan. 17, gos- rumor and should not continue to be men’s or women’s? This question has ed from whites. sip immediately spread across cam- spread. It’s incredibly disrespectful caused a nationwide debate and forced By telling a transgender person pus. to Haily, her family and her friends conservatives to realize the struggle which restroom they have to use or cre- When I fi rst heard the news, I to continue spreading these rumors. transgender people face over a public ating special restrooms for them only was completely in shock. I never re- If and when the autopsy results are amenity. takes us back to a time when a certain ceived the email from Northwest, released, they should still be dis- Since we were kids, we were taught group of people was isolated from the so I didn’t think it was even true. I cussed with the utmost respect for by our parents how to use the restroom majority because it was different. All didn’t believe that something like Haily and the Hayes family. and which one to use in public depend- our society will be doing is repeating that could happen on our campus, Despite the rumors and disre- ing on our gender. Girls were taught history, only this time skin color isn’t especially to someone so young. I spect, there has been an incredible they needed to sit and boys were taught the determining factor. knew that students had previously amount of support for the Hayes when to stand or when they could sit. As Americans we thrive on the passed away on campus before, but family and Haily’s friends. Sunday Girls went to the restroom that had the concept of freedom of rights. 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I began to realize pus to attend. they were taught to use or the one they So if equality is so important to us, that some of these people didn’t gen- A heartwarming number of stu- choose to? why is this topic such a hard one for uinely care about Haily, they were dents and staff showed up to sup- I believe transgender individuals Americans to come to terms with? Just just texting me for the details. Al- port Haily, her family, and her should have the choice to use the re- like any minority group, the transgen- though I wasn’t close with Haily, I friends. Over 50 Bearcats went to stroom they want. If we really think der community desires equality and found this incredibly disrespectful. Haily’s celebration of life on Satur- about it, the restrooms purpose is to re- fairness whether that means they can When people weren’t getting the day in Oak Grove, Missouri. A fam- lieve the body. We go in, do our busi- compete in the Olympics or use the answers they wanted, I started hear- ily friend of Haily’s set up a gofund- ness, hopefully wash our hands and men’s toilet. ing graphic rumors about how Hai- me account to help the Hayes fami- leave. It’s as simple as that. So my fellow Americans, let’s stop ly passed. I didn’t really expect any- ly and in just nine days, $9,120 was Nonetheless, there are also people the madness over someone’s bathroom thing else from students, but I even raised by 220 people. These dona- of the majority and some transgender preferences and start worrying about started hearing rumors from teach- tions went to the Hayes family to individuals that believe the transgender things that actually cause harm to our ers. I heard some students go as far relieve some of the fi nancial stress community should be separate from the country such as gun laws, police bru- as trash talking her and the people during this heartbreaking time. majority when it comes to handling its tality, even the next ignorant comment who are supporting her friends and Although monetary donations business. This is when “gender neu- that comes out of Donald Trump’s family because they’re “being fake” are helpful, the best thing you can tral” restrooms come into play. They mouth. One thing to not be concerned for supporting someone they didn’t do during a time of loss is to give the are open for transgender people who about is where someone decides to take know or weren’t close to. respect and support you would want desire a neutral space and for those of a No. 1. Maybe it’s the way I was raised, if you were the one in that situation. F NORTHWEST F A MISSOURIAN T S An Independent Student Newspaper since 1914. 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Letters should be between 150 and 300 words and sent to [email protected]. NORTHWEST MISSOURIAN NEWS JUMPS January 28, 2016 A5 LGBT CONTINUED FROM A1 The most important goals LGBT+ community would like to achieve are ac- ceptance, understanding and respect. “I want to see the day where no one is ridiculed or killed for the sexual orien- tation or identity,” Coppock said. In 2015 the biggest accomplish- ment for the LGBT+ community took place June 26 when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples had the right to marry in every state. An- other big accomplishment was July 27 when the Boy Scouts of America ended its ban on gay adult leaders. Steve Bryant works on campus in the offi ce of Multicultural Student Suc- cess. He supports students from mar- ginalized backgrounds, students of var- ious races and informs people about so- cial injustice. “It’s important to get people who don’t experience these things to support those who do. Diversity is a fact,” Bry- ant said. “It’s good to have people come together. Inclusion is something we cre- ate. It insures that people are valued, supported and heard so they can be at their personal best.” Bryant’s goal for all of the social movement groups on campus is simply that the groups set goals they feel need to accomplish and then follow through with them. Social movement groups have a huge impact on society. Social justice movements start with people who rec- ognize that something is not right. By showing to support to these groups we can continue to grow together as peo- HANNAH WOODSON | NW MISSOURIAN ple. Th e LGBT+ community, coming off civil rights wins in 2015, plans to gain even more rights in 2016, including bathroom rights of transgender people. ter representatives, non-Greek stu- campus with Abby Mahanes, Clint by The National Panhellenic Con- Community (Leadership, Scholar- GREEK LIFE dents, Greek Life staff, Greek ad- Bornemeier and Courtney Leeper ference,” Stehlik said. “Our Pan- ship, Service, and Brotherhood/Sis- CONTINUED FROM A1 visors, Student Senate Executive running the executive board. Greek hellenic Council will host educa- terhood).” Committee representatives, Board Week will take place March 28 to tional programs through February Northwest leadership has made This committee is not only in of Regents, Northwest Leadership April 3. highlighting this month. Scholarship it clear Greek Life will see chang- charge of reviewing Greek Life, but SShheellllss Team members, alumni, nation- Changes to recruitment have is one of four values in our Greek es in 2016. is also tasked with leading the orga- ‘‘ al organization representatives and also taken place. Interfraternity nizations as the changes are decided Husch Blackwell representatives, Council recruitment in the past last- upon and put into place. the legal fi rm that represents North- ed from Monday to Friday. Howev- “We will be collecting infor- west. er, it will now last from Monday to mation in the form of surveys from This process began at the end of the next Monday. According to IFC, Greek students, non-Greek students, last semester, but Stehlik said she it was in order to line bid day up with faculty and staff, advisors, alum- anticipates the in-depth examination the Panhellenic Council bid day. ni, and Maryville community mem- of the Greek Life system will be fi n- Greek Life will also host its bers,” Stehlik said. “We anticipate ished by April 15,2016. fi rst Greek Scholarship Ceremony having open forums during the sec- With this review process loom- Feb. 9. Stehlik said this ceremony is ond phase of our visioning process ing in the background, Greek Life aimed at recognizing individual and to collect feedback from the North- has also welcomed other changes chapter scholastic achievements. west community.” going into this semester. “The month of February is rec- Other leadership involved in the Greek Week will be returning to ognized as ‘Month of the Scholar’ vision process includes Greek chap- Food insecurity plagues Missouri HAPPY HOUR Sunday-Thursday: 3-6pm & 9-close Friday: 3-6pm JAKE MCKNIGHT and food access, as well as the con- rate for both of these populations 32oz Beer $4 nection between disparities in health was almost twice that of the nation- News Editor | @jbmcknight93 outcomes and an inequitable food al average. Margaritas•Wine•Martinis•Mixed Drinks Missouri ranks sixth worst with- system. “I personally think that is sad + in the U.S. for food insecurity and “The face of hunger has defi nite- that a large number of families don’t Appetizers starting at $5 continues to be a major issue that ly changed, and the numbers regard- have access to food in our state,” affects one in fi ve households with ing food insecure families in Mis- sophomore Darian Day said. Ladies night Thursdays: 6-close Appetizers and cocktails! children. souri are staggering. No one should Food insecurity rates have been The United Nations Food and have to worry about having enough rising in Missouri for the last 10 Agriculture Organization defi nes food. Therefore, we’re hoping this years. On a scale of one to 50, where food security as a situation that ex- report will serve as a resource to one is the most food insecure and Dr. Dallas Fitzgerald ists when all people, at all times, those looking to step in and assist 50 is the most food secure, Missouri have physical, social and econom- Missouri residents with getting what ranked sixth for food insecurity, sec- ic access to suffi cient, safe and nu- they need to overcome food insecu- ond behind Arkansas for hunger. tritious food to meet their dietary rity in our region,” Vice President of Missouri Foundation for Health needs and food preferences for an Policy at MFH Ryan Barker said. continues to make signifi cant invest- Eye-health exams as low as $60. active and healthy life. According to the report, com- ments toward reducing food insecu- Food insecurity can lead to a mon characteristics of those who are rity in the state. In late 2013, MFH Contact lens fi tting of all major brands. host of health problems, including food insecure include low-income created a series of Emergency Food diabetes and obesity. This is because many people can only afford or ac- households, households headed by Access grants to help food insecure Many insurance plans accepted. cess high-calorie, processed and nu- a single parent, households headed households seek assistance through trition-defi cient foods. by an African-American or Hispanic food banks. The Foundation part- In an effort to raise awareness person, households within a princi- nered with the Food Bank for Cen- for the growing issue, the Missouri pal city of a metropolitan area, indi- tral and Northeast Missouri, Ozarks Foundation for Health (MFH) has viduals who are renters, individuals Food Harvest, Southeast Missouri released the newest publication in who are younger in age and individ- Food Bank and St. Louis Area Food Wal-Mart Vision Center its Health Equity Series: Food Inse- uals who are less educated. Bank to support infrastructure im- 1605 S. Main St. curity, a comprehensive report that In 2013 in the U.S., 23 percent provements. Each organization re- Maryville, MO examines Missouri’s food system. of Hispanic households and 26 per- ceived $1 million to enhance both This includes how social determi- cent African-American households its facilities and those of its commu- 660.562.0215 nants of health impact food security experienced food insecurity. The nity-based partners. Blotters for the week of Oct. 2 Maryville Department phernalia. Jan. 20 of Public Safety Jan. 16 There is an ongoing investiga- A summons was issued to Madi- tion for Harassment at 500 Block son M. Cassavaugh at 1000 West 1st Street. Jan. 14 Block North Country Club for A summons was issued to Josh- Drug Possession Paraphernalia. Jan. 21 ua J. Rockhold at 1000 Block A Fire Report has been issued at North Main for Driving While In- There is an ongoing investigation 600 Block East 7th Street for a toxicated, Defective Equipment for a Lost or Stolen License Plate Appliance Fire. and Possession of Drug Para- at 200 Block East 3rd Street. Northwest Missouri Death at Perrin Hall. There is a closed disposition for State University Jan. 20 a Liquor Law Violation at Willow Police Department There is an open investigation Apartments. for Stealing in Roberta Hall. There is an open disposition for Jan. 21 Rape at Dietrich Hall. There is an open disposition for Jan. 17 Relationship Violence at an Un- There is an open disposition for There is a closed disposition for known Location. Stealing at Hudson Hall. Stealing at Horizons West Apart- ments. Jan. 23 Jan. 24 There is a closed disposition for There is a closed disposition for There is an open disposition for a Liquor Law Violation at Franken a Liquor Law Violation at Tower Hall. Suites East. NORTHWEST MISSOURIAN DIVERSIONS A6 January 28, 2016 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT COLIN VAUGHAN | NW MISSOURIAN Want to see The 2016 Winter Jam tour came to Kansas City your comics Sunday, Jan. 24. The concert featured Crowder, Matthew here? West and For King and Country. Contact the One Direction is offi cially on a hiatus for 2016. Missourian at However, Tuesday the band released a music video for its j.henderson.missourian single “History.” The video features fl ashbacks of the last @gmail.com fi ve years as a band. COLIN VAUGHAN | NW MISSOURIAN YOUR NAME HERE CROSSWORD By Peter A Collins Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle Leonardo DiCaprio’s latest movie, “The Revenant” hit Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Lewis theaters last week and is now up for 13 Oscars, including Best Actor in a Leading Role. This could potentially be Clues Across DeCaprio’s fi rst Oscar, depriving the rest of the world of his Oscar-less memes. 1. Cathode-ray tube 4. A leglike part 8. Old world, new “50 Shades of Black” hits theatres Jan. 29. It is a 11. Sec. of Def. Panetta parody of “50 Shades of Grey” which premiered Feb. 13 13. Greek god of E or SE of last year. Maybe this movie will actually have a plot wind line. 15. Supervises fl ying 16. In a way, bothers 19. Federal savings bank 20. Stout lever with a sharp spike 21. F.S. Fitzgerald’s wife Zelda Donald Trump is still the leading Republican 22. Snakelike fi sh candidate, however, after a fi ght with Fox News 23. 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Murres genus 7. __ Wong, spy THE Vibe January 28, 2016 A7 2016.JAMTOUR.COM Northwest Bearcats jam with Jesus REBECCA BOREN pyrotechnics and fl amethrowers also add a lot of Winter Jam featured artists and top songs thrill.” A&E Editor | @beccalynnboren However, there is one Northwest student who Every single dollar matters to a college student. So had a Winter Jam experience different from every- when tickets for a concert featuring 10 bands are only We Are Messengers RED one else’s. $10, it seems nearly impossible to say no. “Everything Comes Alive” “Already Over” Junior Sara Burgess was standing outside the Winter Jam is the largest annual Christian music “I’m on Fire” “Pieces” Sprint Center waiting in line when Ben McDonald, tour in the United States. Concerts this year began Jan. the rhythm guitarist for Sidewalk Prophets came in- 2 in Charleston, West Virginia and will end April 3 in Stars Go Dim Sidewalk Prophets to the crowd. He stood right next to Burgess and Louisville, Kentucky. “Crazy” “You Love Me Anyway” asked if anyone had a passion for singing. Burgess The tour came to the Kansas City, Missouri Sprint “Incredible” “Live Like That” admitted that she did. Center Jan. 24 and Northwest students were immedi- Burgess did not recognize McDonald from the ately drawn to the experience. KB/Tedashii/Trip Lee Matthew West Senior Nikeila Jensen heard about the tour from band, but when he asked her to sing “Words I Would “Nothing I can’t do” “Hello, My Name Is” her roommate Madison Hawk who had been to the “Superstar” “Do Something” Say” she obliged. concert in previous years. McDonald then revealed who he was and asked “I love For King and Country… I saw the band Lauren Daigle Crowder her if she would sing that song with them on stage. this summer at the Iowa State Fair, so I was so excit- “I was in awe of what was happening. It was “How Can it Be” “Come as You Are” ed to hear that it would be at Winter Jam,” Jensen said. a dream come true. I instantly said yes and so we “Trust in You” “Lift Your Head Weary Sinner” The headlining bands featured at the concert in- made our way backstage,” Burgess said. “Out of cluded Sidewalk Prophets, Matthew West, Crowder 25,000 people that day, he happened to stumble up- Newsong For King and Country and For King and Country. on me. It was completely orchestrated by God, no “The Sprint Center was packed,” Jensen said. “It “The Christmas Shoes” “Shoulders” doubt in my mind.” was so amazing to see so many believers praise God in “Arise My Love” “Fix My Eyes” Burgess has been passionate about music since one place. It was probably the largest worship gather- she was a young child. ing in Kansas City this year.” “There are no words for it. I had an overwhelm- Each year, Winter Jam supports Holt International, Holt does not just provide adoption services, it also allows ing peace come over me while I was standing next to Dave and an international adoption agency. people to sponsor a child in need. Ben up on that platform,” Burgess said. According to Holt’s website, the charity was founded in Emily Thorton was adopted through Holt International and The Sidewalk Prophets fi rst got its start when Christian 1956 and since then has become the largest organization in now works on staff for them. She advocates for children who band Audio Adrenaline fi rst heard Dave Frey (lead singer) and the world to connect people to international adoption services. are abandoned, not because their parents do not love them, but McDonald’s fi rst demo. Audio Adrenaline then invited the two They provide both pre- and post-adoption support for families. because they do not have the resources to take care of the child. to sing in front of 20,000 people. The stunt ended with Frey and “At Holt International, we seek a world where every child For $30 a month, anyone can sponsor a child and provide re- McDonald getting a record deal with World Records. has the support and resources to reach their full potential... a sources for him or her such as education, clean water, healthcare world where every child has a loving and secure home,” the and better food. Since then, Frey and McDonald have been passionate website reads. However, even those who did not choose to sponsor a child about giving others the opportunity the they were given while At the concert, a woman that had been adopted through still supported the charity by attending the concert and raising they were fi rst starting out. Holt spoke to the crowd. She moved people to a standing ova- awareness. Although no one else had quite the experience Burgess did, tion when she spoke about the life she left to fi nd the salvation Freshman Samuel Pettit has attended Winter Jam for the everyone agrees that Winter Jam is something everyone should and redemption waiting for her in the United States. past seven years. experience. “I don’t think I have ever heard a stadium so quiet (while “The overall atmosphere is full of excitement,” Pettit said. “It is an opportunity of a lifetime,” Pettit said. “I will even she was talking),” Jensen said. “You can feel the bass drum beating in your heart, the smoke, pay for you to go.” SUBMITTED Ben McDonald and Dave Frey gave Northwest student Sara Burgess her fi rst opportunity at exposure by inviting her to sing in front of more than 25,000 people. HOLTINTERNATIONAL.ORG Holt International works in these countries to provide families for orphaned and abandoned children. Winter Jam attendees are given the opportunity to sponsor these children to give them resources that they need. To learn more information about Holt International, visit www.holtinternational.org. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT A8 January 28, 2016 Meeting needs the Northwest offers human services as a new degree opportunity ANTHONY PROCOPIO Northwest students can expect to learn skills that will prepare them A&E Reporter | @AnthonyProcRoss for work in multiple human service An exciting new addition to the sector settings. degree programs has arrived, creat- Graduates are able to become ing an option to pursue the Human Human Services Board Certifi ed Services Bachelor of Science degree Practitioners after reaching post- and meeting the needs considering graduation requirements. This cer- a diversely growing student popu- tifi cation allows for students to ap- lation. pear more appealing for future em- The degree is “Designed to meet ployers. human needs through interdisciplin- Career opportunities are diverse, ary knowledge, focus on prevention growing and widely available in the as well as remediation of problems, growing fi eld of human services. and maintain a commitment to im- Such opportunities include work in proving the overall quality of life” the fi elds of social services, crim- as dictated by Northwest’s Academ- inal justice, child welfare, alcohol ic web showcase. and substance abuse prevention, de- While Northwest offers a psy- velopmental services, gerontology, chology degree, there grew a need healthcare administration and busi- for an applied science degree. To ness affi liation. meet students’ needs and to expand The Occupational Outlook the opportunities given at North- Handbook expects careers in hu- west, the university decided it was man services to grow up to 31 per- time to add the Human Service ma- cent through years 2012 to 2022. jor. Senior Saundra Weigel-Blount AmeriCorps, YMCA, Gallup, Pre- changed her major to this new de- ferred Family Healthcare and Boys gree program. Town are all employers hiring stu- REBECCA BOREN | NW MISSOURIAN Katelyn Vernon (left ) and Takina Manning are two of the 63 students majoring in Human Services. “I was so excited when I found dents from this fi eld out that Northwest was going to of- Human Services Degree Com- have been amazed at how fast our create meaningful fi eld experienc- degree program mean more oppor- fer this degree,” said Blount. “It mittee Chair and Introduction to Hu- numbers have grown,” Jacobson es in order to give our students the tunities and new reasons for stu- came right at a time when I was man Services course instructor Cris said. opportunity to apply course material dents to be interested in coming to stressing out about if my former ma- Jacobson has high expectations for A course is only as good as its with the goal of not only enhancing this campus. Support and enthusi- jor was right for me and if that is re- the future of this program. instructors. Jacobson believes in the the learning experience but allowing asm are apparent from both students ally what I wanted to do for the rest “I am excited to continue to staff employed at Northwest Mis- the student to develop as profession- and staff. Hope for the successful of my life. Then I saw that human work with both the student and the souri State University. als,” said Jacobson. development and execution of the services was a new major.” faculty as this program grows. We “The faculty have worked to New additions to Northwest’s program is in place. Elle Woods takes on Northwest • RESIDENTIAL GLASS REPLACEMENT • SAFE SERVICING • S S R T O O T R A E R F S & OPE 114 W. 5th RONTS JAE&SES RICeAp oTrRteIPr L| @ETjeTs trip ttLhruaenl yiae crt.aomrsa, zsei ngtheres aanudd ideannccee,”r s swaiildl LeTghael lMy uBsliocnadle OR Maryville, MO • A You won’t leave disappoint- Legally Blonde was adapted DO UT ed after experiencing the charming from its original movie format to a Performances E Phone: 660.582.3131 O story and talented cast of the spring musical. ARAG E-mail: mMglo@bmilea:r y6v6i0l.l5e8g2la.s9s0a3n0dlock.com GLAS musAicuadl,i eLnecgea llym Bemlobnedres. will get withT ihtse mpraondyu cdtaioznzl hinags ap elrofto trom oafnfecr- AHAprotrusi.ls t7o tnh Croeungthe rA foprr iPl 9e rafot rtmhein Rgo n G• COMPLETE LOCK SMITH SERVICES • LOCKOUTS • MIRRORSS • the chance to follow Elle Woods es throughout the show. 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She is hoping to use DIAMONDS WE BUY GOLD “There are also many dance Crevistons Jewelry Brian Lanier. her love of music and theatre to in- numbers and wonderful tunes. If For Lanier, Legally Blonde will fl uence her character. be his sixth college production at “I am going into this production musicals aren’t your thing, there Northwest. He is particularly excit- with a fresh look on the characters is a deep plot that drives the show ed about the musical because of the and the story,” French said. forward,” French said. “It will be a extraordinary cast. With this talented cast, prom- great time for everyone who wants 1002 SOUTH MAIN MARYVILLE, MO 64468 “I believe the brilliance of the ise of wonderful performances and to go see the production. It will be a score and the exceptional talent of a large variety of song and dance night you will never forget.” James Deatherage (660) 582-5571 Owner [email protected] Valentine’s Day THE STROLLER: We have a flower for that. Your Woman Wants You to Turn Off Your Video Games If you have to ask “what?” out (even though I am pretty cause you are so distracted by after every single thing that your sure that if you did, all of you killing zombies, she feels as woman says when she is talking would fi nd it a lot easier to pay though you do not care about on the phone with you, chanc- rent on time), I am saying that her enough to actually listen. es are that phone call is going to when your girlfriend takes the When she hangs up on you, end in an argument. time to call you, you should re- she is not being irrational or The Entertainment Software spect your woman enough to PMSing, you are being a jerk Association conducted a study pause the game and talk with- and she is feeling underappre- which found that 155 million out getting distracted every 30 ciated. people play video games every- seconds. Do not let your PS4 or Xbox day and 42 percent of Ameri- If you have to ask your One be the other woman in your cans play for at least three hours woman to repeat herself three relationship. I promise, they do a day. times, you’re done. That con- not provide a stable future and I get it, video games are pop- versation has become pointless pretty soon you will be moving ular, they decrease stress, they because you could not sacrifi ce on to the next newest, younger are fun and they help friends get 15 minutes away from your vid- model. connected. Blah blah blah blah. eo game. I am not telling all men in Your woman could have The Stroller has been a the world to sell their game con- something that she really needs tradition since 1918 and does soles and stop buying the new- to talk to you about and she not refl ect the views of The est game the second it comes wants to confi de in you, but be- Northwest Missourian. NORTHWEST MISSOURIAN SPORTS JUMPS January 28, 2016 A9 SCHNEIDER CONTINUED FROM A12 “He didn’t shoot threes in high school,” McCollum said. “He came in on a visit he ran pick and pop (with another player) and he started shooting threes and I go ‘oh my, he can shoot threes,’ so we offered him a scholarship.” Once Schneider arrived on cam- pus, he joined a team that was load- ed with senior leadership, most nota- bly guard Deshaun Cooper. Schnei- der credits the surrounding lead- ership to his early and most recent success. “I came into such a great situa- tion,” Schneider said. “First of all, the coaches put me in great spots. Second of all, the fi ve seniors (on the team at the time) were setting screens for me my freshman year. It was really just the situation I was put in. I was built to succeed.” Despite starting his basketball career with a different role, Schnei- der fl ourished during his freshman year. While he never started a game, Schneider quickly established him- self as one of the most accurate shooters on the team. In his fi rst season, he fi nished second on the team in three-point percentage (44 percent) and scored 7.7 points per game. With many of the upperclass- men who were on the team when he fi rst came in graduating, Schneider’s role has expanded and he has grown into one of the prominent leaders on the team. Throughout the season, McCo- llum has complemented his leader- ship style. “He’s always ready,” McCol- lum said. “I can count on one hand the amount of people who have been as ready as he is for every practice, every day, preseason, regular sea- son and postseason. You can always count on him to be the same person and that helps our leadership. He’s tough, he’ll stick his nose in and ob- viously his shooting ability really BRIA CREEDEN | NW MISSOURIAN changes the game.” Junior forward Zach Schneider set the record at 216 makes out of 507 attempts, putting him at 42 percent on his career. Schneider’s shooting ability is something his teammates have thing his coaches see. element that Schneider has imple- Those adjustments may be in off his performances. relied on and have grown accus- “Some games over the years, mented into his game. direct correlation to his turnaround “There were a couple of games tomed to. you’ll look out there and Zach might Throughout this season, he has and Northwest’s three-game surge. where I missed a lot of shots. It Many times this season his be 0-2 and people will say ‘Zach been marred by injuries which have In the Bearcat’s last three victories, took a little hit on my confi dence,” teammates and coaches have said isn’t getting many shots’ and you’ll led to some missed shots and incon- Schneider has made 14 of his 21 Schneider said. “(After) the last that the sky’s the limit when he is look down and see Justin (Pitts) has sistency compared to what he has three-point attempts. three games, I’m not thinking about open and knocking down shots. 30,” Meyer said. “There is a reason, done in the past. While Scheider is shooting a re- it anymore. I’m just letting it fl y and Schneider’s ability to attract de- things open up (while) people are To combat these issues, Schnei- spectable 38 percent from behind the that is when I am at my best. I defi - fenders takes pressure off of his fel- guarding Zach.” der has worked on getting healthy arc, he believes that he has reached nitely have all the confi dence in the low teammates and that is some- Physical toughness is another and changing his shooting style. a turning point and that he can build world right now.” dropping my hurdle time and im- impact on the overall team attitude. mates grow as competitors and men,” Wichmann said. “They just TRACK proving my marks and seeing a good “Chloe has been a great leader leaders this season. Meets like the keep going at it and they know what CONTINUED FROM A12 team overall. Everyone is starting to for us and she has trained real hard Concordia Invitational will continue it takes. It is really awesome to see.” excel, especially over in the pentath- since she got here. Girls have picked to uncover the potential each team- The Concordia Invitational be- “I want to go in and compete at lon. I am really looking to see that up on that and the real positive ener- mate has. gins Friday Jan. 29 in Seward, Ne- ease and earn bigger marks,” Wich- again this week with a bigger score.” gy she brings to practice.” “There are a lot of girls that re- braska. The meet will conclude Sat- mann said. “I really want to keep This strive to improve has an Wichmann has seen her team- ally get after it, even a lot of fresh- urday, Jan. 30. at UCM and only got offered partial Bearcats in 2008. Tournament berths and back-to- dating back to his freshman year in MEYER here my freshman year, but my par- Change followed the program back Sweet 16 appearances. Dough- 2002. CONTINUED FROM A12 ents just said go where you want to that season when Tappmeyer retired erty has seen the success fi rst-hand It is a tradition he works at con- go and don’t worry about the schol- as head coach of the Bearcats. With as a player and knows the important tinuing now with his new title, no “Same year we played Wash- arships. That was nice by my parents the arrival of current head coach Ben role Meyer plays. matter how long that may last. burn at home,” Meyer said. “We and it was a great decision to come McCollum in 2009, Meyer knew his “He’s a great coach who really “Carrying it on and being suc- were ranked No. 1 in the coun- here.” job was safe. pushes me,” Dougherty said. “Pays cessful and winning,” Meyer said. try, packed house. I remember they Those are the same principles “It was a little scary,” Mey- attention to the little things and holds “Just the culture that we have here wouldn’t even let my mom in. My Meyer uses to recruit other high er said. “When coach was inter- me accountable. He’s also good for and a lot of good people. Division mom had to pass security to get in, it school players as a college coach. viewing for the position, I was re- us off the court because he’s always II wise, the support we get com- was so packed.” Sophomore forward Brett Dough- ally hoping he’d get it because I getting us involved with communi- pared to other schools is great. Those memories began for erty saw Meyer as a key reason he was sure he was going to keep me ty events.” Honestly for me, Division II wise, the Kansas City native and Blue committed to be a Bearcat. on, so I am very fortunate he took a Last July, McCollum rewarded there’s nowhere else I’d rather be. Springs High School product after “I like Coach Meyer a lot,” chance on me and I get to learn a lot Meyer with his good work by pro- I want to be a head coach and plan a long recruiting process between Dougherty said. “When I was be- from him.” moting him to the position of associ- on doing that in the near future, the Bearcats, led by then head coach ing recruited by him, he just seemed The chance McCollum took on ate head coach. but it’s defi nitely a place I’m real- Steve Tappmeyer, and their rivals like genuine guy that was easy to Meyer has paid off with three MIAA Meyer has been a part of the cul- ly happy at.” south in Warrensburg.. talk to.” regular season titles, three NCAA ture change for Bearcat basketball “It came down to Central Mis- After completing his senior sea- souri and Northwest,” Meyer said. son in 2006, Meyer became a stu- “I really liked, No. 1, the campus dent assistant on staff at Northwest If your computer and people here in Maryville. 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Her lead- Chief Sports Reporter | @Treyrock36 ership and her mental fortitude Maryville High School se- is what separates her from oth- nior Amanda Vol- er players. When she arrives at ner decided to con- SWCC for the 2016 season, that tinue her softball ca- is what she will hang her hat on. reer at Southwestern All of the hard work she put Community College for the 2016 in during the offseason translat- season. ed to all-conference worthy stats. Finishing her senior cam- She led the team with 20 hits and paign for Maryville, Volner was 14 RBI’s. Her ability to hit the named honorable mention pitch- ball and not leave runners strand- er for the Midland Empire Con- ed on base is coveted at not just ference. Although her team struggled during the season, Vol- the high-school level, but also at ner emerged as one of the few the pro level. Posting a batting bright spots for Spoofhounds average of .312%, Volner con- during 2015. tributes her success to her unre- Entering the 2015 season, lenting will to quit. there were a few spots on the “Being a senior, I knew I ISAIAH SWANN | NW MISSOURIAN team that were considered ques- would have to step up,” Volner Spoofh ounds gather up as a team to discuss tactics Tuesday night. Spoofh ounds defeated the Golden Eagles 60-39. tionable at best. However, when said. “I had to leave everything a team can hang its hat on the on the fi eld.” performance of a senior, that can All season Volner has left her make all the difference. Although mark on the diamond. In the 24 Maryville fi nished the season games played last season, Vol- with a 4-20 record, 1-8 in district ner batted 1.000 in fi ve of them. play, Volner showed her capac- Her best performance came Oct. ity to be a leader during multi- 3 against Gallatin where she went ple points of the season. Accord- for 4-4 and had two runs to top ing to assistant coach Stephanie it off. She would fi nish the game Mark, Volner stepped up to the with two hits and two RBI’s. plate in that regard. She would fi nish the season with “Her mental toughness has eight doubles and 41 strikeouts defi nitely improved over the on the mound. course of the season,” Mark said. Volner has emerged as the un- “She’s getting a lot better at let- questionable leader for the young ting things go, going with the Maryville team. Her toughness fl ow of things and not letting her emotions get in the way of things and grit are only matched by her which leads to her getting frus- work ethic and ability to shake trated. We’re proud of her for off bad plays and advance to the working on that. She was our next. After all, those are key traits number one pitcher and we knew of a leader. Now Volner will take that whenever her number was her leadership to Creston, Iowa, called, she would give it her all.” where she will play for the Spar- That is what Volner brings to tans of SWCC in the fall of 2016. #financialgenius ISAIAH SWANN | NW MISSOURIAN Junior John Zimmerman prepares to drive the ball Tuesday night against Leblond. Spoofh ounds advance to second round. Maryville North | 660.582.7159 Hounds basketball advances Maryville South | 660.562.2000 in Cameron tournament Member FDIC. ©2015 U.S. Bank made eight three-pointers, which game in cruise control while coach “Old Fashioned, Honest Service” ISAIAH SWANN DELBERT'S GARAGE accounted for almost half of their Stoecklein was able to play many of Assistant Sports Editor | @iswanny3503 points. Forward John Zimmerman his reserves, saving the starters for The Maryville and guard Trey Oglesby combined later in the tournament. Spoofhounds came for half of those three pointers and “We were hoping to play about away with a convincing fi nished with 8 points each. Guard nine (boys) tonight, then hopefully 60-39 victory over the Chip Dunlap fi nished with 7 points. get that bench in,” Stoecklein said. Tune-ups • Heating and AC Repair • Missouri Bishop Leblond Golden Eagles in Forward Alex Bean and Guard “We have three road games here in State Inspectors Brakes • Computer Diagnos- the fi rst round of the Cameron tour- Spencer Morrison added 6 apiece Cameron and by Saturday we could tics • Fuel injection • Electrical Suspension and nament. while the bench picked up 11. be worn down. This keeps us a little Steering • Systems Clean It was Guard Jackson Golight- “It just shows that it’s not just bit fresher.” ly who led the way, scoring a game one person,” Dunlap said. With Smithville and Excelsior Visit us at 714 N. Depot or give us a call at 660.562.0025! high 14 points. Half of his points The fi rst quarter began with Leb- both in the stands during the game, came from the free throw line, as he lond coming out to a full court press. Maryville was able to strut their converted 7 of his 8 free throw at- Each and every time, the Spoof- stuff and show what was lying ahead tempts. hounds would fi nd one of their big for whichever team was to advance. The Spoofhounds got off to a men standing wide open in the mid- “It puts a little intimidation into quick start and immediately showed dle of the court, exposing the Gold- the next team,” Dunlap said. they had little trouble with the over- en Eagles, giving Maryville a 16-9 The Spoofhounds have many matched Eagles. Bishop Leblond lead after the fi rst quarter. ways to pick apart their opponents, had no answer for Maryville’s de- “Last year we had trouble with but coach Stoecklein has one thing fense. The Spoofhounds did not al- the press,” Stoecklein said. “We in mind every game that he preaches low Bishop Leblond to score more than 13 points each quarter. spent so much time on it last year to his team day in and day out. While Maryville’s defense held and this summer that so far, the press “Our defensive effort,” Stoeck- Bishop Leblond at bay, head coach really hasn’t bothered us. We have lein said. “That’s probably the thing Matt Stoecklein said the offense op- good ball handlers and good height. we’ve been focusing on the most.” erating effi ciently was another key We just have to get it in the middle No matter who Maryville faces, to victory. and go.” their opponent can surely anticipate “If you look at our box score Maryville had a six point lead a heavy dosage of that Spoofhound it looked like it was pretty even,” early in the second quarter until defense. Stoecklein said. “We moved the ball Zimmerman fi red back to back three The Spoofhounds advance past really well and that got us the open pointers giving the Spoofhounds a the fi rst round of the Cameron Tour- We accept shot.” 23-10 lead. From there on out, the nament and will face Smithville this As a team the Spoofhounds Spoofhounds were able to put the Thursday at 8:30 p.m. WOMENʼS BASKETBALL MENʼS BASKETBALL MHS GIRLS BASKETBALL MHS BOYS BASKETBALL E T A T S MIAA Standings MIAA Standings MEC STANDINGS MEC STANDINGS RI Overall MIAA Overall MIAA Overall Overall U Missouri Western...............18-1 12-1 NORTHWEST........................ 13-5 10-3 Benton................................. 18-0 Lafayette................................. 15-2 O S T Fort Hays St........................17-2 11-2 Lindenwood............................13-6 9-4 Lafayette..............................14-3 MARYVILLE.......................... 11-4 S N Emporia St......................... 15-3 9-3 Lincoln.....................................12-7 8-5 Chillicothe..........................13-2 Benton.................................... 11-5 I E M M Pittsburg St........................ 15-4 9-4 Missouri Southern..................11-8 8-5 Smithville............................9-3 Chillicothe............................... 10-6 T T Washburn...........................11-7 7-5 Washburn................................11-8 7-5 Savannah........................... 7-6 Smithville................................ 8-6 S R Central Oklahoma...............13-6 7-6 Fort Hays St............................13-6 7-6 Bishop LeBlond............... 8-10 Bishop LeBlond...................... 7-10 E A W P Missouri Southern...............1.3-6 7-6 Nebraska Kearney..................10-8 7-6 MARYVILLE.................... 2-10 Savannah................................ 4-7 H E Southwest Baptist...............11-7 6-6 Central Missouri ....................12-6 6-6 Cameron......................... 0-12 Cameron............................... 4-8 D RT C Central Missouri.................7-10 6-6 Central Oklahoma..................10-9 6-7 O I Nebraska Kearney...............10-9 6-7 Emporia St..............................8-10 5-7 N ET Lincoln.................................7-12 3-10 Pittsburg St ............................10-9 5-8 Y HL Lindenwood........................7-12 3-10 Missouri Western................... 6-13 4-9 B T Northeastern St...................5-14 2-11 Northeastern State ............... 5-12 4-9 D A NORTHWEST.................... 3-16 1-12 Southwest Baptist................ 8-10 3-9 E R SO Jan. 30 Jan. 30 Jan. 28-30 Jan. 28-30 N NORTHWEST at Pittsburg St. NORTHWEST at Pittsburg St. Cameron Tournament Cameron Tournament O Feb. 4 Feb. 4 Feb. 2 Feb. 1 P S Lincoln at NORTHWEST Lincoln at NORTHWEST MARYVILLE at Lathrop LeBlond at MARYVILLE Feb. 4 Feb. 2 Smithville at MARYVILLE MARYVILLE at Lathrop