NORTHWEST @TheMissourian @NWM_AE @NWMSports @NWMOSTATE MISSOURIAN Thursday nwmissourinews.com January 26, 2017 V92 • N17 Schoolyard rules County prosecutor sheds light on code change’s effect on children Rice said laws are made with JAMES HENDERSON III rationality in mind and interpreta- Editor in Chief | @jendersoniii tion of those laws resulting in fel- Worry that changes to the Mis- ony charges for children would not souri criminal code could lead match the intention of the laws. to felony charges for bullying “In the real world, common or fi ghts on a schoolyard is mis- sense prevails and the actions of ju- placed, according to the Nodaway veniles, even if it results in a school- County prosecuting attorney. yard fi ght, will rarely, if ever, rise Following state legislature’s an- to the level of criminal prosecu- nual revision of criminal code, cer- tion as an adult,” Rice said. “I just tain cases of harassment and third-de- can’t think of a circumstance where gree assault could receive class E felo- I would attempt to certify a child as ny charges. School districts across the an adult in a harassment case, nor state have voiced concern about how would a court approve such a re- these new laws could be interpreted. quest, in my opinion.” Under Missouri law, harassment The changes in the law address- is considered to be a form of school ing assault states anyone who know- bullying and is one of the offenses ingly causes physical injury to an- teachers are required to report to law other person has committed felony enforcement. Harassment will now third degree assault. be considered a felony, rather than This new defi nition sparks worry a misdemeanor, if the victim suffers in educators that a schoolyard fi ght be- emotional distress. tween elementary kids or bullies could Nodaway County Prosecuting receive felony charges. Interpret- Attorney Robert Rice said the Mis- ing the law this way could trap chil- souri code defi nes emotional distress dren in a cycle of crime for the rest of as “something markedly greater than their lives at an age too young to un- the level of uneasiness, nervousness, derstand the gravity of their decisions. unhappiness, or the like which are However, for these children to commonly experienced in day-to- receive felony charges, they would day living.” have to be tried as adults. This dis- Rice said this, alongside the dif- tinction is why Rice does not believe fi culty to prove harassment, make it this law will affect children. highly unlikely a school harassment “The 2017 criminal code does case would turn into felony charges. not change or increase the chanc- “Harassment is diffi cult to prove es of children receiving felonies in most cases, even if we can cap- or prison commitments in anyway ture or record the bad words or com- whatsoever,” Rice said. “Most in- PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY HANNAH WOODSON | NW MISSOURIAN ments,” Rice said. “If all it took to be stances here in Nodaway County, Revision to a state legislature could lead to felony charges for bullying or fi ghts on school grounds. charged with the criminal offense of where a crime was committed by a never happen. “Even then, the court has to agree and hope I never will, because those kind of harassment were bad words, every di- child, will be handled by the 4th Cir- “The only exceptions are extreme- certify the child as an adult. During my cases will most likely be murder or vio- vorcing couple in the state of Missouri cuit Juvenile Offi ce.” lently forcible rape.” could face prosecution for a verbal ar- Rice said cases where a child ly rare and violent crimes where I elect time as prosecutor, I have yet to attempt gument between two parties.” is prosecuted as an adult almost to certify a child as an adult,” Rice said. to certify a child to be tried as an adult. I SEE BULLYING | A5 Exhibition station Voters will decide fate of local tax undergoes changes been able to accomplish several ANNA HASTERT KYLE YEHLE positive projects throughout the News Editor | @AnnaHasDirt Missourian Reporter | @TheMissourian community with the existing capi- Maryville voters will be pre- tal improvement funding. Northwest Campus Dining offi - sented with a renewal question on “It (Capital Improvement Fund) is cials are preparing fi nal changes to the April ballot in regards to a local a critical funding source for the com- the exhibition station, housed inside sales tax. munity, for infrastructure and equip- Bearcat Commons in the J.W. Jones The Maryville City Council ap- ment replacements,” McDanel said. Student Union. proved the consideration of a ballot “It provides approximately $920,000 The station, which provides a renewal question for the capital im- annually towards our Capital Im- different selection of international provement sales tax Jan. 23. The 0.5 provement Project (CIP) programs.” cuisine every day, will be renamed cent sales tax, originally approved in At the meeting, McDanel men- the International Station. In prior 2008, will end Sept. 30, 2018. The tioned some of the successes stemming years, the exhibition station fea- ballot question proposes a 20-year from the CIP program. Those success- tured a diverse assortment of food, renewal versus a 10-year renewal. es include: South Main Street, from such as wontons and specially-ar- Maryville City Manager Greg Mc- First to Halsey, 16th Street, Fourth ranged items already found around Danel said the City Council dis- Street, Munn Avenue, Depot Street and the other stations. The transition cussed the advantages and disadvan- Peach Creek drain improvements. comes after a successful Inter- tages of a 20-year renewal versus a McDanel said the City of Maryville national Education Week held in no sunset clause. encourages all citizens to vote and par- mid-November on the Northwest “A no sunset clause means we ticipate in the local process. campus, where food produced spe- (City Council) wouldn’t have to “There will be another question cifi cally for the week in the Com- come back to the voters again and regarding the local library, and then mons drew an eager audience. renew the tax,” McDanel said. “Cer- this capital improvement sales tax,” Senior Food Service Director tainly there are positives and nega- McDanel said. “We want voters to Spencer Martin said Northwest’s In- tives for both. I think City Council understand the importance of what’s ternational Involvement Center con- wanted to select a term to come back been done so far with the capital im- tacted him regarding food planning ALEXIS GEISERT | NW MISSOURIAN to the voters in 20 years, so that we provement funds, and what we can ac- before the event. Th e exhibition station will soon be changed to International station. have accountability for the funding complish moving forward with them.” “They asked if there was any tin said. “Students would come to good thing to try it on a university and to show citizens we were able The Maryville Comprehensive way [Campus Dining] could part- the area and enjoy trying those new campus. That way, when you go to to spend those funds wisely as we Plan identifi ed over $50 million ner with the event, and see if we things. The international cuisine a meeting with your friends at this promised, which we have done with worth of need in infrastructure and could provide any meals the in- has been a big hit. I don’t think we new company in Kansas City and our existing 10-year.” equipment, including facilities, over ternational students might like,” thought it was going to go over as everyone is eating pho, you don’t In the past ten years, the City of the next ten to 50 years. McDanel Martin said. “We rolled out a well as it did.” feel behind the curve.” Maryville has been able to complete said if the proposed renewal passes, menu for that entire week, with Director of Admissions and In- Besides participation, Martin both small, pay-as-you-go projects the city will focus on three promi- every single day having a differ- ternational Affairs Jeff Foot said he recommends students respond with and large, debt-fi nancing projects. nent areas of need. ent international menu. We devel- feels the food at the exhibition sta- feedback to the newly-employed McDanel said funding for the larg- “Three most prominent needs oped one of those for all of the tion is causing unexpected turnout changes at the soon-to-be Interna- er projects also infl uenced the pro- are the Maryville Public Safety fa- main nationalities at Northwest.” because of its authenticity. tional Station. posed 20-year renewal period. cility, South Main and the asphalt Nationalities of the dishes as- “Americans will go towards au- “We don’t ever want to have “We suggest a minimum (re- mill and overlay program,” Mc- sembled ranged from Indian and Ne- thentic stuff, but initially that’s hard the closed-door policy where stu- newal) no shorter than a 20-year pe- Danel said. “The Maryville Public pali to Korean and Chinese. for them to do,” Foot said. “I think if dents don’t feel like they can com- riod,” McDanel said. “The reason Safety facility is a 1970s era grocery International Affairs Coordina- we continue to make stuff that’s au- municate or are stuck with the menu that we recommend no shorter than store that doesn’t adequately serve tor Ashley Henggeler said students thentic, and if the international stu- that’s out there,” Martin said. “We a 20-year period is because facilities today’s law enforcement and fi re- thoroughly enjoyed the events dur- dents continue to show interest in that can’t always make that snap change should be considered as 40-to-50- fi ghting needs, so we’ll look to re- ing the week of Nov. 14. because it’s authentic, you’ll have – sometimes we can – but we have year assets. If we build a new house, place that. We’ll start on a phase of “They hung their fl ag up; they greater American participation.” such a diverse population of stu- we wouldn’t carry a 10-year note on the South Main improvements, the played music,” Henggeler said. Foot said he thinks even if in- dents, sometimes you take away one it. We would look at a longer term fi - community’s major retail corridor, “It made them feel like Northwest ternational food is the only over- thing and that aggravates another nancing so we’re able to accomplish with pedestrian and safety features, cared. I had several students com- seas experience Northwest students group of students. We try to fi nd that other projects during that period. It’s as well as traffi c ingestion issues. ment on it.” get from the institution, it is a pos- happy medium.” very diffi cult to fi nance in a 10-year The fi nal priority will be the asphalt Afterwards, Martin said con- itive thing. Students can voice their opin- period. Large-scale projects are also mill and overlay program. Road tinuing the international food offer- “So you’ve come from Bol- ions at regular Resident Hall As- diffi cult to fi nance in short periods, conditions are always a priority and ing made perfect sense. ckow, Missouri, and you’ve never sociation meetings at 5 p.m. every such as the improvements to South generally received well by citizens.” “The students – even the non- tried Vietnamese noodles before in Wednesday in The Station, or online Main, as we move forward.” international ones – loved it,” Mar- your life,” Food said. “Maybe it’s a at the Campus Dining website. McDanel said the city has SEE COUNCIL | A5 AN INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER SINCE 1914. PLEASE RECYCLE NORTHWEST MISSOURIAN NEWS A2 January 26, 2017 Funding cuts impact Northwest Total Amount of State Aid Being this hole by bringing more jobs with involving leadership throughout the ANTHONY PROCOPIO ROSS higher pay to the people of Missouri,” organization in coming up with our Chief Reporter | @AnthonyProcRoss Greitens said in a statement. solutions,” Carrick said. “One of the Cut for the 2017 Fiscal Year State funding cuts enacted by Northwest Missouri State Uni- things that we have engaged in is that Governor Eric Greitens will affect versity will take on a cut of roughly we have representation from our fac- money supporting four-year schools $2.2 million in previously provided ulty senate, staff council and student Amount of money cut from throughout Missouri. state aid. Vice President of Finance senate that we are bringing into the In a statement released last Stacey Carrick said Northwest’s process as we move forward.” Northwest Missouri State Monday, Greitens said he will cut Leadership Team started thinking Moving through Fiscal Year about what it was going to do im- 2017, Northwest is trying to be as University-- 2.3 Million $146.4 million from the state bud- mediately after receiving the news resourceful as possible, according to get due to unmet revenue goals and of the cuts. Carrick. In doing this, Northwest’s a poor state economy. “Any time you have an appropri- Leadership Team is working to see Plans to cut $67 million in core Total funding of four-year schools and ation withheld, there’s many things where it can save existing funds this you have to think about when you year, including limiting funding to- amount cut $11.9 million in funds usually dis- think about the fi nancial impact,” ward travel and faculty positions. from higher tributed to community colleges are Carrick said. “We ground ourselves “As we look ahead to Fiscal in action. education Total back to a mission-critical focus. Our Year 18 and build our budget for “The restrictions were targeted, to institutions -- mission is ‘every student, every day.’ Fiscal Year 18, we will begin to in- amount of the extent possible, at rolling back ear- 67 Million There are several guiding principles clude leadership from across the marks, new spending items, programs money cut -- that we’ve put in front of us that we campus including our faculty, staff with no established track record of want to continue to focus on as we and students in the budget pro- 146 Million success and services that are duplicat- talk through any kind of fi nancial cess to make sure we have voices ed elsewhere in government,” said the challenge.” from all of our different leadership governor in his statement. Carrick put an emphasis on pro- groups across campus, and to make Greitens said he will have to make tecting access and affordability for the sure we have these voices from the cuts of $700 million over the next 18 students at Northwest, continuing to different constituents involved in months to balance state books. value faculty and staff, preserving a the process,” Carrick said. “We must come together, tighten long time viability and further build- The Northwest Leadership our belts, be smart and wise with our ing for the future. team will make fi nal decisions SOURCE | JOHN JASINKSKI JAMES CHRISTENSEN | NW MISSOURIAN tax dollars and work our way out of “We are making sure that we are around the budget. HOME by Sonja aims to make life beautiful for others was contacted. MYRANDA NERUD HOME by Sonja uses a simple Chief Reporter | @thatkidmyranda three-step plan to make its process Maryville fi nds a new sense of easier for customers. home with the opening of new inte- “Our goal is to make life beautiful rior design store. and it is as easy as 1-2-3: foundations, Sonja Wolbert and her friend Amy furniture and fun,” Wolbert said. Schreck recently opened an interior HOME by Sonja offers Benja- design business in Maryville. min Moore Paint, fl ooring and pri- Wolbert, owner of HOME by vacy window treatments for the fi rst Sonja, grew up in Maryville and is step, foundation. The company is a no stranger to the furniture and de- HGTV Design Studio, Bassett fur- sign business. niture showroom and has over 160 “I worked in the furniture in- fabrics to help with the second step, dustry for about 10 years and have furniture. According to Wolbert, the been decorating homes for about third step is the fun stuff, including 15 years,” Wolbert said. “I moved rugs, art, lighting and more. away, and for the last two years was “People can become over- the general manager at the furniture whelmed in a hurry, because they mall in Kansas.” over think things,” Schreck said. The owners of the previous store, “If you can give them that 1,2,3 Store of Colors, contacted Wolbert step process, that will make it and asked if she would be interested much simpler.” in purchasing the building. HOME by Sonja hopes to bring “When Peter and Elizabeth in anyone looking for design help. decided to retire, they called me “We are here for the small- and asked if I’d be interested,” est project to the biggest project,” Wolbert said. “Of course I said yes, Schreck said. and I called my best friend Amy Since opening, Wolbert and (Schreck).” Schreck said they have seen a Schreck has been in the indus- steady fl ow of customers and hope try longer than Wolbert. She was on it will continue throughout the life board with Wolbert’s plan when she of their business. 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Maryville’s new Café Memory provides a “There are a lot of people in Nodaway safe haven for those suffering from Alzheimer’s, County with dementia and people who are tak- and for their caregivers to get out for a day and ing care of loved ones with dementia here, and meet with others in similar situations. in a lot of instances you can’t leave them alone,” Member of the Café meets monthly for cof- Loch said. “So you have this whole population fee at the local Hy-Vee, creating a community for of people who are confi ned and feeling isolated. sufferers and their family members to gather to- The café helps show both the caregivers and suf- gether and talk about their situation. ferers of the illness there are others in similar sit- Jessica Loch, who runs the Alzheimer’s uations as them.” Caregivers Support Group, said the idea for The Alzheimer’s Foundation estimates one the café came from a member of the support to four family members act as caregivers for group who was worried his wife was not getting each individual with Alzheimer’s. Often, those enough human interaction. taking care of their family members do not re- “There was a big need to help combat this alize there are many others going through the boredom and have a safe environment to allow Al- same thing. zheimer’s sufferers to get out of the house,” Loch “The café sets off this light bulb and makes said. “So myself and the people at SSM Home those caring for their loved ones realize they are Health came up with the idea of the café, and now not alone,” Loch said. “They realize there is a once a month we all go to Hy-Vee for coffee.” whole community of people with family mem- SSM Health at Home Branch Manager bers who are suffering from Alzheimer’s just Jodi Loucks said the sessions will be designed like they are. This helps set up a support net- to provide social connections at a time when it work and community of people who understand is most needed. the situation they are in.” “We felt like there was a need in this area to For Loucks the café is vital to all who attend provide a place for caregivers and their love ones because it creates an environment in which peo- to all meet and support each other in a safe place,” ple can be open and share without judgment as Loucks said. “They can bring their love ones to everyone is in a similar situation. the café letting them get the social interactions “There are patients who suffer from they need and just feel like they are not alone.” memory loss everyday and we really need a The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America es- place for them to come to know they are not timates as many as 5.1 million Americans suf- alone,”Loucks said. “The café provides a place ANNASTASIA TUTTLE | NW MISSOURIAN fer from Alzheimer’s. The disease often leaves where people can freely share their stories and A support group in Maryville was created by Jessica Loch in order to help those with Alzheimer’s and both sufferers and caregivers feeling isolated frustrations with people who truly know and un- their families have a safe place for social interaction. Th e group will meet monthly at Hyvee. and alone. That is where Café Memory comes derstand where they are coming from.” Historical military service records uncovered by recorder “Anybody who does genealo- all the way back to 1845. ANTHONY PROCOPIO ROSS gy work is always looking for miss- “The paper was brittle enough to Chief Reporter | @AnthonyProcRoss ing pieces of puzzles,” Smail said. the point of fl aking off,” Smail said. Two historical books concern- “Things like ‘What did great grand- “We took the book apart and sprayed ing military records of Nodaway pa do?’ and ‘Did great grandpa serve solution onto the paper that made it County citizens were found when in the Civil War?’ It is information supple again. We put all the pages refi ling records. that helps in that sense unique to individually in archival sleeves so The fi rst book documents Nod- Nodaway County.” that the paper is protected.” away County residents who partici- Smail said she wants to put to- Smail said she wants people to pated in the Civil War in handwritten gether more information on her own contribute to the Nodaway Histor- records such as length of service, pro- website to help as many people as ical Society if they fi nd documents motions and duty while serving. The possible. In addition to the recent with historical relevance. She plans second contains records for enlist- fi nd, Smail has uncovered other im- to submit her fi nds there soon. ed persons in Nodaway County from portant documents while working at According to the Nodaway 1919-1920 that include relative details the Deed Offi ce. County Historical Society’s web- about the individual documented. “It’s a matter of knowing what site, the organization is dedicated to Field Archivist Becky Carlson we have,” Smail said. “When this the study, collection and preserva- inspected the books and confi rmed offi ce moved from the courthouse tion of historically-signifi cant data their historical authenticity particular into this building, we made a very to Nodaway County. signifi cant discovery. We had draw- and material that refl ects the story of Nodaway County Recorder of ers of loose papers, and I picked up Nodaway County and its residents Deeds Sandra Smail led the process- a book that was falling apart, bound through the years. ing and uploading of the documents in leather.” The Nodaway County Recorder to the Nodaway County website. This was book number one of of Deeds houses records dating back Smail said geneology work county deeds recorded in town, writ- from 1967L tou tthhe eprresaennt, Cincalumdinpgu s Center HANNAH WOODSON | NW MISSOURIAN helps people looking for missing ten by the fi rst Recorder of Deeds, marriage certifi cates, land plotting A representative in Jeff erson City recently found historical war books from the links in family tree research. Amos Graham. These records date records, surveys and others. Civil War and World War II and granted the city of Maryville these books. Worship in Maryville FF PP IIRRSSTT RREESSBBYYTTEERRIIAANN SStt.. 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According to the Red the entire donation process takes up to organs. They should go to someone is a dark subject, not thinking about ALY BAKER Cross, up to 38 percent of Amer- an hour and the 10 minutes you spend who could benefi t from them. it will not put it off any farther. A&E Reporter icans are eligible to donate blood hooked up to a machine could drasti- Like blood donations, organs go As rapidly as Americans are in @alybakeacake through a screening process, but cally change someone’s entire life. very quickly. According to Life Cen- need of blood and organ donations, Imagine you are in need of a only 10 percent of eligible donors If you think your blood is too ter, a new name is added to the organ statistics show it is likely we or blood transfusion or a new organ but actually donate. common or rare to donate, please re- waiting list every 10 minutes. There someone we know will be in need of there is a shortage. 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I am not asking you to go Another common worry of or- OUR VIEW: Alternative facts leave country searching President Donald Trump’s ad- the story completely stopped be- ministration has made news for ing about attendance size and be- many reasons since the mogul of- came about the ease and regularity fi cially assumed the Oval Offi ce. with which the Trump Administra- However, the most worrisome de- tion lied to the public within its fi rst velopment from the Executive weekend in power. And whether you Branch is its insulting rebranding of voted for our president or not, this lies as alternative facts. should raise red fl ags. Following President Trump’s It is not enough that the Trump inauguration, the big story for most administration lied, but it lied twice major media outlets was the atten- through two different people, tried dance of the ceremony. Condemn- to soften those lies by creating a ing numbers and side-by-side pho- new phrase for lying, accused the tos comparing this year’s event to media of lying and did all of this past inaugurations fl ooded social because of a story as insignifi cant media and spilled onto the nation’s as audience size. leading news outlets for the story’s If this presidency is willing to lie 15 minutes of fame. about matters of vanity, how quick- While the size of Trump’s inau- ly will it lie about matters of nation- guration had its brief, organic time in al security? And how will it handle a the light of social media, it was a sto- vocal media attempting to make sure ry that should have withered quick- facts still matter? ly, replaced by stories of executive Politicians lying is a cliché many actions and Cabinet appointments. in the country are comfortable with. However, just as we saw during elec- But no administration has been able tion season, the Trump administra- to be this blatant and frequent with tion could not help but fi nd its mes- its lies and still be able to get away sage muddled with controversy over with it. unnecessary comments, and just like The election is over and Trump COLIN VAUGHN | NW MISSOURIAN that, the attendance story was given is no longer a candidate. While his new life. supporters blindly and wholeheart- White House Press Secretary particular tweet, to minimize the ager and one of his senior advis- stuck with the rhetoric of the ad- edly followed him in a controver- Sean Spicer took the podium for the enormous support that had gathered ers, Kellyanne Conway, held an in- ministration and backed Spicer, say- sial election, that time is done. He is fi rst time in his new position two on the National Mall.” terview from the White House lawn ing what he provided the media was the leader of one of the most power- days after the inauguration. Inaugural He went on to attack the media for with Meet The Press. The interview “alternative facts,” a statement with ful countries on the planet and has audience size and chastising the dis- framing the event negatively and even began with pleasantries on both which she insulted the intelligence to be held responsible. He has to be honest media were the foundations of covering the story. At this point, the sides and quickly spiraled out of of the public by trying to make a lie honest with the country about what what he had to say. discussion stopped being about atten- control as the reporter and Conway into something else. is going on. If we let him get away Spicer claimed Trump’s inau- dance and became about honesty. began arguing about attendance size If the story was not the talk of with any lie, no matter how small, it guration “was the largest audience The story took off once more and, more importantly, honesty. social media before this statement, it will give him the permission to con- to ever witness the inauguration pe- with the media providing more ev- During the interview, Conway was everywhere after it, as it should tinue to keep us in the dark. riod both in person and around the idence and stories, and the adminis- refused to answer why Spicer would have been. Because this is the point President Trump and his team, globe,” and “photographs of the in- tration continuing to swat it all away lie over such an insignifi cant sto- where a simple story about atten- whether you own a little red hat or augural proceedings were inten- as conspiracy. ry and so quickly after taking con- dance size went from out of con- not, must be accountable. We cannot tionally framed in a way, in one Finally, Trump’s campaign man- trol of the position. Instead, Conway trol to terrifying. It was at this point live in a world of alternative facts. The women’s march needs your understanding and environmental justice, as stat- in fi ve women will be raped in their tweets. “Watched protests yester- I am especially proud of the people ed on the march’s website. lives. According to Guttmacher In- day but was under the impression who participated in the marches. It is important to remember stitute, one in three women will have that we just had an election! Why My only complaint with this that although this is an election an abortion by the time they are 45. didn’t these people vote? Celebs march is the fact that environmental ALY BAKER protest, the Women’s March repre- Forget Trump. Forget the elec- hurt cause badly,” the tweet said. A&E Reporter justice is something the marchers sents a movement. tion. These statistics are something According to crowd scien- @alybakeacake were fi ghting for, yet I have seen The Women’s March represents we need to address no matter who tists, 160,000 people showed up to dozens of pictures of streets littered More than one million peo- the fact that we stand together and is in offi ce. As a woman, my body Trump’s inauguration and 470,000 with protesters’ signs and trash. ple marched to fi ght that women’s will not settle for anything less than is mine. It is no one else’s to infl ict people showed up to the march in rights are human rights and wheth- equality. As poet Audre Lorde said, violence upon or choose what I do Washington alone. People should This is disappointing, not only be- “I am not free while any woman is with it. not have waited until a new presi- cause they were fi ghting against er or not you marched, you should unfree, even when her shackles are Although abortion rights ulti- dent was elected to show their sup- it, but because it makes the march believe it too. very different from my own.” mately come down to politics, vio- port. If you are an eligible voter, look bad as a whole. I do realize not Men, women and children par- As a straight, white, fully abled lence against women does not. Sexual you should be actively participating all marchers left their trash, but we ticipated in the Women’s March woman born in America, I have not or otherwise, this violence must stop. in all politics and elections. need to practice what we preach. on Washington Jan. 21, the day af- had to deal with many of the issues I think it is amazing a million A second tweet from Trump stat- ter President Trump’s inauguration. Overall, I am proud of the the march fi ghts for. people came together to end the vi- ed “Peaceful protests are a hallmark The march was represented in 70 Women’s March and the things the Unfortunately, as statistics olence and fi ght for women’s rights, of our democracy. Even if I don’t al- countries with 672 sister walks. show, it is likely I will one day have but it hurts my heart to think it took ways agree, I recognize the rights of marchers stand for. The march was put together as a some type of violence infl icted a new president for people to fi ght people to express their views.” Our country needs to realize protest to end violence and to fi ght against me or be in a position where for these rights. This march was incredibly the importance of women’s rights for reproductive rights, LBGTQ+ I need birth control or an abortion. This march was a protest peaceful, especially compared to and that women’s rights are human rights, worker’s rights, civil rights, According to the National Sex- against Trump, but I believe he recent protests which involved vio- rights. America cannot reach its full disability rights, immigrant rights ual Violence Resource Center, one made a valid point in one of his lence and brutality. For that reason, potential until we realize this. F NORTHWEST F A MISSOURIAN T S An Independent Student Newspaper since 1914. 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Students donate in time of need dent Senate and the Community “I decided to donate because I the drive on campus, it helps draw in to get as much blood as they can, be- KATIE STEVENSON Blood Center have worked together heard that there was a shortage and more people to help get as many do- cause they have had so many cancel- Chief Reporter | @Katiesue_62442 to host blood drives. For Donor Re- I have been giving blood since high nations as possible.” lations due to winter weather.” Northwest Student Senate spon- cruitment Representative Betty Tin- school,” Wilmes said. “I mean, if Student Senate Service Chair For Hilliard, the blood drive em- sored a three-day blood drive in ker, the winter blood drives are al- you can and you are able to donate Lucy Hilliard helped set up and or- bodied how close-knit the Maryville cooperation with the Community ways the most important. blood, it is a really simple way to ganize the blood drive with the Com- community is. Blood Center to help combat the na- “Northwest has always helped help others.” munity Blood Center. The goal was “Philanthropy events like tion’s blood shortage. us pull out of the critical state dur- The blood drive was not on- to collect 1,800 units of blood in or- this are so important because the The blood drive took place from ing the winter months,” Tinker ly a great way to give back for der to help get ahead of the shortage. Maryville community is such a Jan. 17 to Jan. 19 and brought in 227 said. “We need the help of each Wilmes, but another way to get “Right now, the Community tight-knit community that giving donors. The winter months are often student to bring the blood supply involved on campus. Blood Center is at critical levels with back in any way possible is neces- critical months for blood donations, to safe levels.” “Blood drives are a great oppor- donations and needs to get about 600 sary and much needed on our cam- as it is often harder for people to get Junior Kaleigh Wilmes donated tunity for people to get involved on units of blood a day, which is two to pus,” Hilliard said. “It allows us to out and donate. blood because she knew how much campus while also being able to help three units of blood from each do- give back and make a difference in This is not the fi rst time the Stu- her donation could help. others,” Wilmes said. “By having nor,” Hilliard said. “They are trying this place we call home.” Maryville Chamber of Commerce, COUNCIL Local bar hearing pushed back three weeks Nodaway County Economic De- CONTINUED FROM A1 velopment, the Maryville Down- EF The date of a controversial court case that judge and jury. In other business, the council town Improvement Organization, I has been long awaited by Maryville citizens is Attorney Chad A. Gaddie has requested a con- approved the creation of a tour- Northwest Missouri State Univer- R being moved. tinuance of the trial. The Maryville City Council sity and the City of Maryville and B The Palms awaits to stand trial for serving alco- granted the request and has tentatively rescheduled ism committee. McDanel said the tourism committee will essential- Maryville Parks and Recreation. S hol to minors. The bar was also cited for parking in- the hearing. According to Maryville City Manager ly serve as an advisory board to Three members will be appointed W fractions dealing with the wiener truck parked on the Greg McDanel, the hearing, as of now, will be held by the community at large. Mem- premises. The Palms’ charges for the infractions were at 6 p.m. Feb. 9. the city council. E issued in Oct. 2016. “All parties involved received offi cial notices the bers of the tourism committee “The city council still makes N The trial was originally scheduled for Jan. 18, week the decision was made,” McDanel said. “The will serve three-year terms. the ultimate decision on expendi- with the Maryville City Council acting as both the hearing will be tentatively scheduled.” McDanel said the creation of ture of those (transient guest tax) the tourism committee was a fol- funds,” McDanel said. “However, low-up on a proposal which end- the tourism committee will serve ed in an approval by Maryville (PSST!) two main purposes. First, they citizens for a transient guest tax will coordinate with Northwest on Nov. 8. The transient guest tax is maximizing use of the Northwest a 5 percent charge on all licensed Multipurpose Complex by estab- lodging facilities and hotels in the lishing a master calendar of not community. It is estimated to gen- only Northwest events, but com- erate an additional $215,000 in munity events, as well as advise We are hiring an revenue annually. One-hundred the city council on all tourism ef- and fifty-thousand dollars will forts and promotion.” opinions page editor go towards the Northwest Multi- The tourism committee purpose Facility each year for 23 will consist of nine members. years, with the remaining $65,000 Six members will specifical- going towards tourism efforts ly be appointed from the Greater Apply Online or throughout the community. email [email protected] BULLYING CONTINUED FROM A1 Happy Hour Rice said there are many options Blotters for the for children who fi nd themselves in the Monday - Friday: 3-6pm eye of the criminal process that will not result in them being marked for life. Watch Live Bearcat Games “The 4th Circuit Juvenile Of- week of Jan. 19 Outdoor Patio and Games fi ce has various alternative sanctions for youthful offenders, including su- Carry-out Available pervised probation and communi- Daily Lunch Specials Available! ty service requirements,” Rice said. “In limited circumstances, the Juve- Monday- Saturday: 11am-close nile Offi ce can petition the Juvenile Court to commit the juvenile to the Northwest Missouri A summons was issued for a li- 130 N Depot Street, Maryville (660)582-5676 Division of Youth Services (DYS) quor law violation at Dieterich State University where they will be housed for what- Hall. ever time the DYS deems suitable to Police Department • RESIDENTIAL GLASS REPLACEMENT • SAFE SERVICING • the youth and circumstances.” A summons was issued for a RS ST liquor law violation at Millikan O O Sophomore Jamie Walters said Jan. 19 T R Hall. 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AqHu asolul.rm lamwo nvsio wlaatsio ins saute dD ifeotre ari clih- ARAGE E-mail: mgMPl@hoobmnilaee:r: y66v66i00ll..e55g882l2a..3s9s10a33n10dlock.com O GLA Rice said these changes are noth- G• COMPLETE LOCK SMITH SERVICES • LOCKOUTS • MIRRORSSS • ing schools or parents should be con- cerned about and will continue to sup- port schools’ fi ght against bullying. “I support school offi cials man- datory reporting to police or chil- dren’s protective services whenever there is a concern a child is in dan- ger,” Rice said. “The criminal justice system, through law enforcement in- vestigation and prosecutorial over- sight, will continue now as it had in the previous criminal code to ensure juveniles are handled based on their development level and so that justice, or the right thing, prevails.” NORTHWEST MISSOURIAN DIVERSIONS A6 January 26 , 2017 #ICYMI Let’s face it, America’s new president is a Twitter extraordinaire. Donald Trump has 21.8 million followers. 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River in India Clues Down 1. City in Washington 2. Entertained 3. Nakedness 4. Exclamation of surprise 5. Instinct 6. Making a mistake HUMANS Norotf hwest January 26, 2017 A7 Brian Hesse SUBMITTED AND ANASTASIA TUTTLE | NW MISSOURIAN Brian Hesse fi rst traveled to Africa on a study abroad trip through Kansas State University. During his year there, he discovered his passion for teaching and for the continent as a whole. He returned to lead his fi rst safari in 1998 and spends his summers helping people experience all Africa has to off er. His company is called Cowabunga Safaris. Professor seeks to give others an experience of a lifetime the country.” Safaris was started in 1974 and the REBECCA BOREN Hesse received a scholarship to man entrusted his company to Hesse. A&E Editor | @beccalynnboren study in London where he got his “Someone brought this compa- “You should not fear the world, master’s and PhD degrees. This was ny into being, nurtured it and en- but try to experience it as much as the beginning of Hesse’s journey to trusted me with it. Then on my you can,” Professor of Humanities teaching and guiding in Africa. watch, something happened that and Social Sciences Brian Hesse said. “I love learning, and the best could cause the whole thing to go Between studying abroad and way to learn is by teaching,” Hesse away,” Hesse said. “It weighed on leading safaris in Africa, Hesse has said. “The 9-month contract I have me heavily.” seen more of the world in the last to teach at Northwest allows me to Hesse’s family might not have 20 years than many people do in spend my summers doing my eco- been put into a tough position if the their lifetimes. logical passions in Africa.” company went under, but other fam- Hesse’s beginning was not quite Hesse owns a company called ilies would not be so lucky. as big. He grew up in a rural Kan- Cowabunga Safaris. He leads pho- “Cowabunga helps families and sas town called Paxico. He went to tographic trips through various sends kids to school. When I hire a centralized high school and across countries. someone to be a cook, I pay them fi ve towns, he still only had 35 in his “1998 was the year I led my fi rst so they can use that money for their graduating class. safari in Africa. Most people, when families for school or medicines. Hesse is the youngest child be- they sign up, want a wildlife-orient- Even if this money wasn’t going to hind two sisters, causing him to re- ed experience,” Hesse said. “They sink my family, it could have sunk alize pretty early on in life “teenage have national geographic type imag- the ones of the people who work for girls are some of the meanest people es in their head, and you can get that. me,” Hesse said. in the world.” When I went to Africa, I went for the Despite the stress, Hesse ac- “They would get into fi ghts animals, but it was everything else knowledges good things came out of where they might use the cord of a that hooked me.” this experience. He now has closer curling iron to hit each other,” Hesse As part of his personal philoso- relationships with many of the people said. “There was no way I was get- phy, Hesse does not count the num- who work for him because they had ting in the middle of that stuff, so I ber of safaris he has been on. to come together to problem solve. would escape outside.” “When people sign on with me to “As a Christian, I hear that of- The Flint Mountains were just go on a safari, it is typically their fi rst ten, in times of trials, you realize the outside his house, and he spent safari. I want to look at it that way,” importance of faith and you might hours outside exploring. Hesse said. “This is a fi rst and poten- see God’s hand in ways you would “I just really love grass. I am tially last experience for them and have missed before,” Hesse said. happy there,” Hesse said. me. If I start ticking it off, it speaks to The case is still ongoing. The Hesse began his educational ca- other experiences rather than the ex- criminals are on trial, but being 4,000 reer at Kansas State University. perience I was in right then.” miles away makes it challenging. “I was one of the fi rst in my On each safari, tourists visit dif- Despite the struggles happening family to actually go to college,” ferent areas and main attractions in overseas, Hesse is still having a ma- Hesse said. “I knew no one who Africa, but a majority of their trip jor impact on students at Northwest. knew how to navigate a college is spent visiting villages and living Junior Mariah Jones worked with environment, because no one had amongst the people. Hesse as his Supplemental Instructor been there before me. They asked “People will get ready to leave for several years. SUBMITTED | NW MISSOURIAN me a lot of questions, like what my and say ‘Well, we are off to the real Th e best day of Brian Hesse’s life was the day he married his high school sweet- “I feel incredibly privileged to major was, and I didn’t even know world.’ I just get to remind them heart. Th e two had a small ceremony outside of her parents’ home in June. Hesse have the opportunity to work with what my options were.” they are going back to the artifi cial says this event caused him the most carefree joy he has ever felt. him,” Jones said. “I have an im- Luckily, several people took world, the world with artifi cial light mense amount of respect for him “Hands down, the happiest day pressive in their own right, but it was Hesse in and showed him how to cycles and artifi cial climate con- and highly value him highly as a of my life is when I got married to also humbling to see how a lot of make the transition to college. trol,” Hesse said. mentor in my life.” my wife,” Hesse said. people live compared to how Ameri- It was through K-State that Hesse While in Africa, most people Jones says his passions and The two were high school sweet- cans live,” Hesse said. “It gave them fi rst went to Africa. He signed up to get on a natural rhythm. They wake commitment to students is evident hearts and dated for many years be- a sense of gratitude that might not study abroad for a year in Tanzania. up when the sun comes up and fall in the way he conducts himself and fore getting married. have happened otherwise.” “I was 20 years old and had nev- asleep shortly after it goes down. his classroom everyday. “The wedding was at her par- Hesse’s children were not only er been out of the United States. I Hesse says people are more in tune “He wants to challenge students ents’ house with a small group of able to see how small they were com- told my parents I signed up, then with the natural world around them. in a way that helps them grow and family and friends,” Hesse said. “It pared to large animals, but they also I sold two motorcycles that I fi xed Despite his many trips to Africa, better understand the world around was outside on a beautiful June day. saw how different their lives were up to buy my plane ticket and off I there is always one thing that con- them, not only as students, but on a It was the most carefree joy that I compared to the children in Africa. went,” Hesse said. tinues to take Hesse’s breath away. personal level as well,” Jones said. have ever experienced.” “Kids their age in Africa will Hesse admits he did not real- “I am in awe of the wildebeest Jones also offers an accurate de- It is well-known that this was have to walk a mile with a bucket ly know what to expect. He brought migration in the Serengeti. The scription of who he is as a person. $300 with him to try and live on for Serengeti is my place,” Hesse said. Hesse’s happiest moment. His chil- for water, while we are able to just “He is a tall white guy who loves the year. Luckily, his parents were In the Serengeti, there is an abun- dren tease him about it not being the turn on the tap without much effort,” Africa,” Jones said. “On a more seri- able to put money into an account dance of wildlife. Elephants, giraffes day of their birth. Hesse said. ous note, he is one of the most inter- for him to have access to. and zebras are common sights. “That is a different kind of joy, Africa plays a major role in esting, intelligent and inspiring peo- Originally, Hesse was going to “The sound, the smell and the because it comes with so many re- Hesse’s life. Because of this, when ple you will ever have the pleasure study foreign services and work scene is just awe-inspiring. There sponsibilities,” Hesse said. “I have money was embezzled from his of talking to.” for the state. However, after see- used to be several migrations like to care for this person and nurture company, Hesse was sent into one of Most of all, Hesse wants to em- ing how certain diplomats operat- the wildebeests’ in the world. This is them. My wedding day was all about his lowest points. phasize the importance of traveling ed while in Tanzania, he switched the last true migration on Earth. To me and my wife.” “It wasn’t like my family was and getting out of comfort zones. gears to teaching. be able to see that over again is hum- Elaina and Amelia have been going to starve as a consequence. I “It is easy to be comfortable, but “I was under the impression bling. Each time I see it is like the to Africa as well. The fi rst time the have a wonderful job at Northwest when you make yourself uncomfort- that they rarely get out and about fi rst time,” Hesse said. two made the journey was in 2014 and my wife has her job. My fami- able that is when you see the best in amongst the people,” Hesse said. Outside of Africa, Hesse lives and Hesse plans on taking them ly was going to survive,” Hesse said. yourself and other people,” Hesse “They would operate in isolated en- with his wife and two daughters, back in 2018. A lot of the problem was Hesse’s said. “Sometimes you just have to vironments and never experienced Amelia and Elaina. “They saw things that are im- sense of responsibility. Cowabunga make yourself vulnerable.” ``ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT A8 January 26, 2017 Dance Company taps into talent MICHAEL CRIPE Missourian Reporter | @MikeCripe With another semester of hopeful- ly sold-out shows comes another new wave of eager and dedicated dancers. This year, with a turnout of near- ly 85 dancers, it is clear Dance Com- pany’s success has been a major component in attracting new mem- bers to its ever-growing family. Last week’s try-outs are only the begin- ning for the dancers, as their spring show is only six weeks away. The Northwest Dance Com- pany has been successful in recent years, with the group selling out last semester’s winter show. Previ- ous years have seen in an increase in tickets sold, but it was not until last semester that the audience num- ber hit an all-time high. Junior and Dance Company Vice President Rollens Hardy ex- plained some of the big draws of Dance Company, along with why SHAWNA KINGSTON | NW MISSOURIAN Northwest Dance Company practice their moves as another semester of shows and events take off . many choose to stay with the pro- gram throughout their college ca- Even though everyone is among ways some others that get out of the sional organization that seemed very students just like anyone else. reer. She said while there is a lot of friends, there is still a lot of hard loop some way or another. It’s main- prestigious and high up,” Hinson said. “We have two shows a year that hard work and time crunching that work going into getting ready for ly about making sure those people “Then I tried out and saw that, yeah are completely put on by students,” comes with being involved in Dance each semester’s show. Each show is understand that we have such a lim- it is still professional, but now it just Parks said. “That’s putting on a full Company, it rarely feels like any- around an hour and a half long, with ited amount of time to get every- feels like going to practice might as show that normally sells really well. thing other than working hard with each dance being around two minutes thing down.” well be going to see my family.” That makes everything we do feel your friends. and 30 seconds. With only six weeks Sophomore AJ Hinson, Dance Senior Allison Parks, secretary really meaningful because it is all “The dancing is important and I to get ready for all of these things, Company’s co-merchandising chair, for Dance Company, made a point to done by us. But it does get hard, es- like that fact, but most of my dance there is only so much free time. was unsure about trying out for acknowledge that Dance Company is pecially around try-outs, because career got me a lot of my lifelong “The hardest part is making sure dance company his freshman year. a student-run organization. She says we are all friends and we don’t have friendships,” Hardy said. “I think I value that more than the actual danc- everything is organized and making But, he later found the people he that this is a positive and a negative, others making the decisions for us.” ing, as much as I love it. It’s nice to sure everyone knows what’s going was surrounded by were there to allowing a lot of freedom, but with Dance Company’s spring show go there if I’ve had a bad day be- on,” Hardy said. “We’ve gotten bet- grow and learn just like he was. little guidance to help steer the way. is March 3, giving the dancers just cause I get to see all of the people ter about relaying information, but “I was so nervous because I felt Parks says this leaves a lot of the enough time to make every move that really cheer me up.” with 75 total members there are al- like I was walking into this big profes- responsibility up to those who are they learn count. THE STROLLER: Your Bearcat wants you to be a gentleman What is up, Bearcats? Man, do I and they ended up leaving togeth- lowed him out. He led her to the a girl out of his apartment in the to sex. If someone says they do not have a story for you. er. The lady Bearcat said she did door, handed her shoes to her and middle of the night? As the girl want to have sex you, do not kick This past week, as I was talking not know how they ended up at his kicked her out. told her friends the story, you him or her out of your house at three with my friends, I overheard a sto- place, but they did. This dude kicked a girl out of could see the hurt on her face. I in the morning in the freezing cold. ry. It did not make me particularly She had no intention of sleep- his apartment at three in the morn- mean how would she not be hurt? It is not only dangerous, but you proud of male Bearcats. ing with him, but he had oth- ing. So now that you are all caught The guy was a total a**. can make the person feel bad about A girl was telling her friend er plans. As they started mess- up on what is a somewhat comical I was so sad to hear a Bearcat themselves. about how big of a douche this guy ing around, she told him she did but completely terrible situation, we had done this to someone. I think Stay cool, Bearcats. Do not was to her. They had been “talk- not want to sleep with him. He have got to have a talk. very highly of our college. I have be douches. ing” since Christmas break. This stormed out of the room. Never in a million years is this been in some real douchey situa- kid sounded cute, just a little too The girl, shocked by what hap- going to be OK. You are never enti- tions myself, but this one took it to The Stroller has been a full of himself. pened, just sat there. The guy re- tled to have sex with someone, even the next level. tradition since 1918 and does not They met up at the bar over the turned, words were exchanged and if you bring them home. Bearcats, I am all for having fun, refl ect the views of The Northwest weekend. One thing led to another he left again. That time, the girl fol- Also, what kind of guy kicks but I never want you to feel entitled Missourian. Visit Dr. Dallas Fitzgerald at the Walmart Vision Center 1605 S. Main St. Eye-health exams as low as $65 . Maryville, MO Contact lens fi tting of all major brands. 660.562.0215 Many insurance plans accepted. ANNASTASIA TUTTLE | NW MISSOURIAN Northwest student brothers Phillip and Kaleb Cline work out together in order to keep each other accountable. Students cling tight to resolutions to the police academy after gradu- outlook on life. SYDNEY OETTER ating next spring. “The whole working out thing A & E Reporter | @squidneyo “I am sticking to my resolu- isn’t really happening yet, but I am ex- Remember when you made a tion. I got sick this past week and cited for the upcoming year, so having resolution this New Year? It hap- that really made me angry because a more positive outlook on life is hap- pens every year. The clock strikes I couldn’t work out,” Hulett said. pening for sure,” O’Neill said. twelve and Jan. 1 hits and everyone Both have made sure to stick it out O’Neill has many things to and their mom is at the gym sporting with the help of their workout pals. look forward to. She is a brides- brand new lululemon. “I really don’t think I would be maid in her sorority big’s wed- According to the New York doing this if my roommate didn’t ding, she is transferring back to a Times, almost 50 percent of people yell at me every time I tried to skip school in Kansas City and she is a make a New Year’s resolution. Only the gym. You could say I am stick- co-owner of Metro Threads. 9 percent of those people will actual- ing to my resolution because she “Working out may happen ly be successful in their resolutions. makes me,” Brotherton said. eventually, but I am just too busy Senior Paige Brotherton, junior Hulett said he sees the benefi ts with classes, bridesmaid things Walker Hulett and sophomore Danielle of having a workout partner as well. and Metro Threads,” O’Neill said. O’Neill all had New Year’s resolutions. “I am meeting one of my fra- The new year is not just about Brotherton’s and Hulett’s reso- ternity brothers at the gym to make fi tness resolutions. A lot of people lutions were similar to most Amer- sure I keep myself accountable. He icans’; it was to get in shape. is also helping me when it comes to look at the attitudes they had with- “My main focus is working lifting and pushing me,” Hulett said. in the past year and try to make on looking lean for spring break,” They seem to be falling into sure they are more positive in the Brotherton said. “I work out once the 9 percent of people who will new year. or twice a day, depending on if my stick out their resolutions to have a So, if you epically failed at the roommate can drag me out of bed fi t, better and more active lifestyle. gym, maybe instead focus on your in the morning.” O’Neill’s resolution was to attitude and making small changes Hulett also has plans of going work out and have a more positive like an extra glass of water a day. NORTHWEST MISSOURIAN SPORTS JUMPS January 26, 2017 A9 Wrestling fi nds stiff competition at MEC Zahnd was seventh in 182, junior Ja- JAMES HOWEY cob Search was fi fth in 195 and se- Chief Sports Reporter | @how_eyeesit nior Ryan Owens was fourth in 220. Maryville wrestling The standouts for Maryville competed in one of the were junior Jackson Sanders in tougher tournament fi elds the 160 class and senior Matthew it will see this season Sat- Twaddle in the 170 class. Both urday, Jan. 21. claimed third place in their weight The Spoofhounds saw their small classes and received high praise surge of success take a step back in from Kellerstrass. the Midland Empire Conference “Both have been getting better (MEC) tournament at Lafayette high and better each time they step on school. Maryville fi nished seventh the mat,” Kellerstrass said. “They out of eight teams in the tournament, practice together every day, and posting 171 points, only ahead of La- you can tell all of the hard work is fayette. Coach Connor Kellerstrass paying off.” said this type of outcome is expected Twaddle lost two close deci- against a loaded tournament. sions against two of the best wres- “I think we performed about tlers in the area. He lost to Smith- as expected on Saturday,” Keller- ville’s Brian Boyd and Chillicothe’s strass said. “We have a really young Dean Adkins. team and this was many of their fi rst “Both were very winnable matches against MEC competition.” matches if a few things had fall- The MEC featured some of en my way,” Twaddle said. “I just the most successful wrestling pro- wasn’t able to get it done that day, grams in the area. Cameron, Sa- but it gave me confi dence going for- vannah, Chillicothe, Benton and ward having wrestled well against tough opponents.” the defending Class 2 State Cham- Twaddle says the talent he faced pion Smithville were all in atten- Saturday will help him with getting dance for the tournament. Keller- to his ultimate goal this season. strass said the tournament was a “It is very benefi cial to wrestle learning experience that will prove in the MEC tournament in order to valuable for the team. gauge where I am at in regards to the “The MEC is always extreme- competition,” Twaddle said. “Wres- ly tough,” Kellerstrass said. “I think tling against good competitors in we learned a lot from Saturday to tight matches readies me for districts help us prepare for this last stretch and state.” of the season.” The ‘Hounds had six wrestlers NEXT GAME place in the top eight in their weight Maryville @ Mount Ayr High School classes. Sophomore Jarrett Partridge was seventh in 152, junior Mark Jan. 26 @ 5 p.m. Pitzenberger Body Shop ALEXIS GEISERT | NW MISSOURIAN Senior Ryan Owens (bottom) and junior Jacob Search (top) work on their wrestling form at practice Jan. 20. TONY WOOD Estimator WOMEN ceived. One player making an im- ey. On the season, Dewey is scoring CONTINUED FROM A12 pact off of the bench is sophomore 12.8 points per game while leading Maria Dentlinger. her team with 4.2 assists per game. 2711 South Mulberry Meyer shot exceptionally well, In her past two games, At its best, Northwest has shown Maryville, MO 64468 getting eight of her 13 fi eld goals Dentlinger averaged nine points in- the ability to compete with some of 660.582.4599 to fall and 11 of her 12 free throws. cluding a 3-of-5 effort from three the best teams in the country. At its [email protected] Such effi cient shooting from its core against Nebraska-Kearney Jan. 19. worse, Northwest is a team with a lot players allowed Northwest to push “I knew I had to step up with of talent that needs to put it together. its lead up to 16 in the fourth quarter. Taryn (Schull) hurt,” Dentlinger said. If Scheel’s team can stay consistent, While the box score may show “I try to go into the game and do what- the sky’s the limit. Hair It Is defi ciencies in Northwest’s ability to ever I can, like get defensive stops.” “We need to take that game generate points off the bench, a sec- In fact, Dentlinger’s effort against Fort Hays and learn from it,” ond look may provide something on defense was part of the rea- Scheel said. “In the past, we would else entirely. son Northwest held Fort Hays to have a good game and take steps Hair cuts for the “When that group of starters is 33 percent shooting in the fi rst back. We cannot do that now.” Whol e Family out there and is playing well, they’re half. Scheel will need a similar ef- going to stay in,” Scheel said. fort from Dentlinger and the rest of “When the girls on the bench fi nal- the players if he wants to win two NEXT GAME ly get in, everything they do needs to straight games since Nov. 22. AVAILABLE STYLISTS: be positive.” In order to beat Missouri West- Northwest @ Missouri Western Pam • Jackie • Andrea • Bernice If the past week is any indica- ern, Northwest will have to limit All- Jan. 28 @ 2 p.m. tion, then the message has been re- MIAA point guard Chelsea Dew- 127 E. South Ave Maryville, MO • 660.582.8081 Justin Pitts Arbrie Benson Matt Twaddle Abbie Greeley The junior guard averaged 30 The sophomore guard put up The senior fi nished third place The senior put up 14 points in points, 5.5 assists and 5.5 re- 22 points in a 92-80 victory in the Midland Empire Con- a 38-28 loss to Lawson in the bounds in a pair of MIAA wins over No. 23 Fort Hays St. Jan. ference (MEC) meet Jan. 21. opening round of the Cameron last week. Pitts fi nished with a 21. Benson also recorded 12 Twaddle has compiled a 24-5 Invitational Tournament Jan. 23. season-high 37 points against points in a 69-64 loss to Ne- record this season. Nebraska Kearney. braska Kearney Jan. 19. NORTHWEST MISSOURIAN SPORTS A10 January 26, 2017 Boys prepare for rematch with Hornets games are fun,” Oglesby said. “You diverse height within the team allows JOSEPH ANDREWS don’t even really realize it during the each player to fi nd a way to move the Assistant Sports Editor | @Joe_Andrews15 day. You feel tired, but when you get ball across the court quickly. A six-game road trip to the game you’re like ‘I’m alright.’” “We have good enough shoot- continues to build upon No team has completely shut ers that they have to come out and Spoofhound boys bas- down the Spoofhounds, with both get on us, and then we swing to the ketball’s success. losses coming within fi ve points. The other side,” Stoecklein said. “They Maryville (14-2) competed in latest loss came against St. Joseph are running from side-to-side. That three games last week. The boys turned Benton (10-4) Jan. 19. is tough, especially since we are around following a short period of rest “We had a close night, a tough moving it side-to-side, because for the Cameron Invitational. heartbreaker,” Stoecklein said. “The that is something we have been “You have to travel, you get boys have had exerted so much en- stressing: making the (opposing) home late and you go to bed late,” ergy this week. We shot the ball defense work.” coach Matt Stoecklein said. “You are well. I thought they played well de- A bench loaded with athletes tired and you have to do homework spite playing three road games.” in both zones helps Maryville ad- because you are a student. They are Zimmerman ended the game just if needed. all good students. It is tough.” with a buzzer-beating three-pointer “We have kids who are good The tournament guarantees each while attempting to bring up a foul crashers and who are good backers,” team three chances to compete, in- against the Cardinals. A nocall left Stoecklein said. “Our crashers have cluding a consolation bracket, leaving the Spoofhounds with a 58-57 loss. to get an offensive board every single 12 total games on the boys’ side of the Maryville turned around the next time. Every time you go get it, you tournament. The Spoofhounds beat night, defeating Savannah (1-12) 54- have to go get a rebound.” Smithville (1-13) 58-53 in their fi rst 39. Senior shooting guard Jackson The Spoofhounds aim to contin- competition of the tournament. Golightly led the team with 12 points ue their fl ow against Chillicothe (9- Senior point guard John Zimmer- right ahead of Zimmerman, who put 8). The last time the two teams met, man led the Spoofhounds with 23 up 9. Maryville beat the Hornets 54-48. points. His scoring effort has became The ‘Hounds built up their offen- Pushing that factor aside, the Spoof- a common occurrence on the court. sive intensity in the game but never hounds have one goal in mind. “John is a heck of a scorer and let defensive pressure disappear as it “Every time you go into the a heck of a ball player,” senior Trey did against Benton. tournament, you want to come out Oglesby said. “He will affect the “The defensive intensity was with the trophy, and I think that is game, whether he scores or not.” good; we played good defense,” our goal,” Oglesby said. The Spoofhounds now prepare for Oglesby said. “Last night, we didn’t their fi fth game since Jan. 16. From a get some shots, but the defense really player’s perspective, constantly wor- stepped up tonight.” NEXT GAME rying about the next game at hand is The successful run into the season Maryville @ Cameron Tournament part of the experience. for the Spoofhounds has been set up Jan. 27 @ 7 p.m. “It’s a pretty long week, but by their unique set of the offense. The SHAWNA KINGSTON | NW MISSOURIAN Sophomore guard Eli Dowis attempts to throw down a ferocious dunk over a Savannah defender in the Spoofh ounds’ 54-29 win Jan. 21. Turbulent String of games yield ups and downs to the game. At the end of the fi rst berlea Auffert and sophomore AMBER GIERSTORF quarter they were only down 7-5. Emma Baldwin all had a rough Sports Reporter | @ambermae30 The next eight minutes were a com- night on the offensive side of the The Maryville girl’s pletely different story. ball. Sheil ended the night with basketball team had Lawson’s shooting sparked, and six points, Baldwin with fi ve and more success in the last the team managed to triple its score Auffert with only three. two weeks than in the while Maryville only able to added These three starters, along with rest of its season combined. four points the entire quarter. Greeley and senior Bethel Orshiso, The Spoofhounds are 2-2 in The Spoofhounds’ fi rst half was are key components to Albrecht’s of- their last four games, with key one to forget, only making three out fensive strategy, and having all three wins coming against Falls City and of 27 shots. Their shooting was not of them unable to score seriously hurt St. Joseph Bishop LeBlond. Their there and they had more offensive the team, according to Sheil. losses came against Penney high rebounds than points. Maryville’s “I think when one girl struggles, school and Lawson. shooting only slightly improved in especially when she is one who is al- SHAWNA KINGSTON | NW MISSOURIAN The Spoofhounds defeated Falls the second half, and they fi nished 10 ways making the points or forward, Senior forward Abbie Greely looks for an open teammate Jan. 2. City 51-50 in overtime Jan. 13. out of 51 overall. it’s a lot harder to get things going for Maryville lost to the Tigers 46-25 in The Spoofhounds played well in us,” Sheil said. the consolation championship at the the fi rst, but Lawson’s second quarter The game did not end the way LeBlond Holiday Tournament. Prior run was too much for them to handle, they were hoping, but the entire to this win, the Spoofhounds were in according to coach Quentin Albrecht. team worked very hard and put forth the midst of a fi ve-game losing streak. “I think we won the fi rst quar- the maximum effort, according to They went right back to their old ter. We played even the third and Albrecht. ways Jan. 17, losing to Penney 46- fourth quarter, but when they won “We preach ‘control what you 30. The Hornets took an early lead that second quarter, they won it by can control,’ and effort, energy and that the Spoofhounds were unable to a big discrepancy,” Albrecht said. enthusiasm are all things that you bounce back from. Maryville stayed even with can control, and I think they did a Nights 24-Hour Maryville turned things around Lawson in the third quarter, each good job of that,” Albrecht said. once again to defeat Bishop LeBlond with seven points, and managed 660.582.9276 660.582.3104 “We had a little lull in the second 45-30 in St. Joseph Thursday Jan. 19. to outscore the Cardinals in 12-10 “Pulling for Northwest Missouri for over 53 years.” Defense was the key factor in this in the fourth quarter. Senior Ab- quarter where they got us back on our heels a little bit, but except victory. The Spoofhounds forced 11 bie Greeley accounted for half of for that little three-or-four-minute turnovers in the fi rst quarter alone, Maryville’s points and was the stretch, I thought our girls played and fi nished with 31 total. leading scorer with 14. She was fol- really hard.” The latest game was yet another lowed closely by Lawson’s Malorie The Spoofhounds will play Ex- quick turn around for Maryville. The Rash and Addy Cress with 13 and Spoofhounds lost 38-28 to Lawson 12 respectively. celsior Springs Wednesday Jan. 25 in the fi rst round of the Cameron In- “She really struggled out of at 5:30. For results, check out the vitational Tournament. the shoot,” Albrecht said. “Had she Northwest Missourian Sports twitter This defeat puts Maryville in the started the way she fi nished, it might account @NWMSports. consolation bracket of the tourna- have been a different outcome, but it Maryville ment, pinning them against Excelsior never comes down to one girl mak- NEXT GAME 120 S. 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Member FDIC. 160267 4/16 Maryville had a strong start Seniors Felicia Sheil and Am- NW MENʼS BASKETBALL NW WOMENʼS BASKETBALL MHS BOYS BASKETBALL MHS GIRLS BASKETBALL E T A T MIAA Standings MIAA Standings MEC Standings MEC Standings S I Overall MIAA Overall MIAA Overall MEC Overall MEC R U NORTHWEST.........................18-0 10-0 Pittsburg St.............................17-2 9-1 MARYVILLE.............................14-2 5-1 St. Joseph Benton.................9-4 2-0 O Central MIssouri.....................12-5 6-3 Central Oklahoma..................17-1 8-1 St. Joseph Benton.................10-4 3-0 Chillicothe...............................13-1 1-0 S T S N Central Oklahoma..................11-6 6-3 Central Missouri.....................15-2 8-1 St. Joseph Lafayette..............5-9 2-1 Lafayette.................................8-6 1-0 MI ME Emporia St..............................10-8 6-3 Emporia St..............................16-2 7-2 Chillicothe...............................8-8 1-1 Savannah............................... 7-6 2-1 T T Lincoln.....................................13-6 6-4 Missouri Western...................14-5 6-4 Cameron.................................7-8 1-1 MARYVILLE.............................3-13 1-1 S R Washburn................................13-5 5-4 Fort Hays St............................14-4 5-4 Savannah................................6-7 1-1 Smithville................................9-5 0-1 E A Nebraska Kearney..................12-6 5-4 Washburn................................12-6 5-4 Smithville................................1-13 0-3 Cameron.................................3-7 0-1 W P H E Missouri Southern..................11-8 5-5 Missouri Southern..................10-9 5-5 Bishop LeBlond......................3-11 0-3 Bishop LeBlond......................2-12 0-2 T D Fort Hays St............................10-7 4-5 Southwest Baptist..................11-7 3-6 R C Lindenwood............................14-8 4-6 Lindenwood............................7-10 3-7 O I N ET Southwest Baptist..................10-8 3-6 Northeastern St.....................6-11 2-7 L Missouri Western...................6-12 3-7 NORTHWEST.........................7-10 2-8 Y H B Northeastern St......................3-14 2-7 Lincoln.....................................3-14 2-8 T D A Pittsburg St.............................3-15 1-9 Nebraska Kearney..................5-12 1-8 E R O Jan. 28 Jan. 28 Jan 26-28 Jan 26-28 S Northwest at Missouri Western Northwest at Missouri Western Cameron Invitational Tournament Cameron Invitational Tournament N O P S