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Volume 7, Number 14 Student Newspaper of Nov. 26, 2013 Preventing $86,000 in shooting the flu Page 2 equipment stolen The act of Aeriel Niccum chokes, stocks, shooting glasses and giving Staff Reporter earplugs were also stolen. Page 4 Nearly $87,000 of shooting equipment According to the article the students has been stolen from a storage unit used who rented the unit are preparing for by LU shotgun sport team members. the 2016 Olympics and needed better Black Friday According to an article published on access to their guns. The rest of the team the Saint Louis Post-Dispatch website practices only a few times a week and survival guide keeps their shooting equipment in a Page 5 shotgun as well as seven over-under locked facility on campus. shotgunsa semi-automatic were stolen rifle, from hand the gun,privately and The unit was the only unit broken rented unit on the 1500 block of Old into and seems to have been targeted Highway 94. Earl Austin Jr. According to the police blotter Anyone with information regarding from Saint Charles Police Department thespecifically stolen propertyaccording is to asked the article. to contact number retired Detective Tim Hancock at 636-949-3344. Page 8 Photo Courtesy of lindenlink.com The victims have gathered a $5,000 Morgan Craft otherammunition, pieces fiveof hardequipment gun cases, such three as Continued on Page 3 soft gun cases, a rifle scope and several Committee formed to review impeachment amendment Michael Sprague four, item F. been explored at greater depth made up of the president Co-Editor-in-Chief The amendment in question and detail,” he said. of Lindenwood Student For the third consecutive would shift the power to Article I, section Nine Government Association, the week, the amendment to the impeach an executive board part III of the current LSGA speaker of the senate, and least LSGA constitution proposed member in some facet to the constitution states that “further one advisor of the Lindenwood at the Nov. 6 meeting was General Assembly. The exact ad hoc committees shall be Student Government not voted on by the general wording of the correctly established by order of the Association,” he said. “Also, assembly. Instead, a different proposed amendment was not Executive Board.” appointees by the committee action was taken at the start of presented during the meeting. The proposal requests that chair.” Wednesday’s meeting. Instead Napolitano the amendment in question not The chair, at the request “The amendment will not continued, announcing that be brought back to the agenda of Paul to be Napolitano, be voted on because the senate Dillon Paul, member-at-large, for discussion or possible vote would be required to appoint never met in their entirety requested to speak on the topic. until the committee deems it four specific members to the to review and approve all “I, Dillon M. Paul, member- ready. committee. Two senators, proposed amendments prior at-large, hereby motion to refer Paul, who’s motion was one in favor of the proposed to it being voted on by the to committee the proposed constitutional as it was amendment, one opposed and general assembly,” President constitutional amendment brought up during discussion two members of the General Nikki Napolitano. until such a time that the of an agenda item, proposed Assembly. This is a requirement of proposed amendment to the the committee be made up of a Napolitano would have the Legacy Photo by Romain Polge all members of the senate as constitution and all possible variety of LSGA members. ability to add more appointees Member-at-Large Dillon Paul suggests of a outlined in article I section effects of the amendment have “The committee shall be Continued on Page 2 committee to examine the proposed amendment. Winter commencement New pizza place offers gluten-free menu items to be held for graduates Alexander Rosa 2012. Alegria Mora the number of people allowed December, it’s really difficult Staff Reporter The Venice tops Mozzarella Staff Reporter in that building we needed to to travel away and then come Mario’s Pizza at 2449 Highway cheese with Eggplant and Ricotta LU will hold its first ever find a way to get those numbers back, so a lot of times those K, O’fallon, Mo., features a gluten cheese. December commencement down a little bit,” she said. students didn’t participate in free menu and fresh authentic The Margherita melts ceremony for graduate and Approximately 700 the ceremony,” she said. “This Italian cuisine. Mozzarella on sauce with fresh undergraduate students at 7 graduates are expected to gives them the option to do so.” Equipped with a dual-kitchen Basil and Olive oil. p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13, at the participate in the ceremony, in One of those students is to prevent cross-contamination Describing the differences Robert F. Hyland Arena. which LU will confer 1,259 Natalie Ruiz, a communications for both cuisines, the restaurants between American style pizza According to Jann Weitzel, degrees that include those graduate from Panama, who intended opening date of Nov. and Italian, Veety voices Borrelli’s provost and vice president for students who graduated or will appreciates LU’s addition of 18 was pushed to the 22 due dedication to providing pizza the academic affairs, the ceremony graduate between August and the ceremony, as it will allow to complications many small way it is served in Naples, Italy. was added due to the increasing December 2013. her family to come and for her business owners face. His wife and co-owner, Wendy, number of students graduating Weitzel said that the to save money. As Caron Beesly, a small business opened a Mario’s Pizza at 472 and the lack of space at the ceremony will help many of “I think it is the best decision owner and writer for the Small Howdershell Road, Florissant in Family Arena to accommodate those students, particularly Lindenwood could have taken. Business Administration, details spring 2011, making this new them all. the ones who live far away For us international students, the tasks in her article, “Opening location their second pizzeria. “For the end of the graduate from the school and who had it is incredibly fulfilling to be and Running a Restaurant – A Borrelli earned his debut in ceremony, in the last couple of been asking for a December able to graduate right away Legal and Regulatory Checklist,” Feast for his Neapolitan style pizza years, we have maxed out the commencement for a long instead of spending an awful last updated on April 30, 2012. and his customer service goals. number of seats for students time. amount of money on air tickets Owner Andre Borrelli’s recipes Having operated before in who were graduating and we “For students who live to come back in May,” she said. The Venice and The Margherita New York, Borrelli is enjoying maxed out the seating capacity further away from here, “It also enables our families were featured in Feast’s article the Midwest with his opening for their friends and family. So including all the international to come considering our winter “St. Louis by the Slice,” written by Pizzeria, personally designed and because we were going past students who might graduate in Continued on Page 2 Andrew Mark Veety on Jan. 29, sizzling with Italian culture. Page 2 NEWS Nov. 26, 2013 Flu on its way Cantiques de Noël Amanda DeBerry other health organizations French Club prepares for its 13th Staff Reporter Tips for determines which strains of Last year’s flu season the flu they believe will be claimed several victims at prevention most prevalent in that year year in LU’s annual Christmas Walk LU and the Student Health • and the vaccine is designed Amgalan Jargalsaikhan campus, and to interact with on campus that fell by the Good cough hygiene. Staff Reporter Center staff members hope Cover your mouth to create immunity to those not just the LU community, wayside,” Duggan said. The French Club hosts to see fewer this year. to prevent the spread strains,” Martin said. but with other people from “It was revived in the events throughout the Flu season is quickly of not only the flu but Though there is no off campus who come and late 1990s as a way to year to give students the approaching, and living also other diseases. guaranteed treatment, enjoy the event,” Durbin celebrate Christmas with opportunity to learn more in close community with • Frequently wash Martin said she recommends said. the community and get the about French culture others, college students are hands throughout the the vaccine to students. Durbin said the club is students involved at the and language outside the vulnerable. day. “No vaccine is 100 still rehearsing. same time.” classroom. One such event In an effort to keep the • Increase Vitamin C percent effective, but the According to Public The free event, which is the Cantiques de Noël on campus healthy and limit intake. flu vaccine is reasonably Relations Coordinator runs from 4-7 p.m., will Sunday, Dec. 1, 5-6 p.m. the impact of the flu virus, More Vitamin effective most years,” she Chris Duggan, this is the feature activities for all As part of the annual nurse practitioner Kelly C will help with said. 13th year that the French ages at different stations Christmas Walk, the Martin in the health center boosting the immune “It does take two weeks Club has participated in the around the quad. members of the French has a few prevention tips. system. to obtain immunity so Christmas Walk. Visit LU’s website for Club will sing French The flu has numerous • Buy a thermometer. that vaccine needs to be “The Christmas Walk more information about the Christmas carols under the strains, all of which are Most people think obtained prior to the flu was an earlier tradition Christmas Walk. lamppost across from the viral. they have a fever season’s start, which most library. No specific treatment when they, in fact, do years is in January.” Should the weather be exists for the flu, only not. The Student Health managing it by controlling Center offers the vaccine to inclement, they will sing in symptoms. coughing. students for $25, which is front of the fireplace in the Symptoms include fever, “Good hand washing billed to their LU accounts. library. headaches, and cough. protects against many Students can make The adviser of the French “Students should illnesses and is considered appointments between Club, professor Nancy consider themselves the first line of defense. That 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Durbin, said students who contagious until they have is why it is so important to by calling 636-949-4804 or like to sing really enjoy this been fever free for at least cough and sneeze into a coming into the center on opportunity. 24 hours without the use tissue and to wash hands the first floor of Spellmann. She said this is a fun of Ibuprofen or Tylenol,” frequently,” Martin said. “Students will have to way for French students to Martin said. Students can protect sign a consent form for learn new vocabulary and The flu is easily spread themselves from the flu by the vaccine, but it is a very to practice the language. to others through droplets, getting vaccinated yearly. expedient process and very “We all enjoy having the which are created through “The Centers for Disease easy for students,” Martin chance to be a part of this Photo Courtesy of lindenwood.edu talking, sneezing and Control and Prevention and said. really charming event on Visitors attend past Christmas Walk events. LSGA Continued from Page 1 Nearly half of general funds at her discretion according to Paul’s proposal. Needing only the vote of the Executive Board, the proposal was agreed for all organizations spent on unanimously by all five desired near the end of organizations have the members. opportunity to use tiered After a small summary “Just over half of the funds. of the committee’s duties generalthe first fundssemester. are still Tiered organizations by Napolitano, no more there, which is exactly get points for putting discussion was had on the where we want it to be on events and holding subject. right now,” she said. meetings. Aaron Stolze, Still in All funds requests At the end of the year Motion representative and presented to the those points are added member-at-large, says the General Assembly up to determine each motion came as a bit of a this semester were organization’s tier for the surprise. approved. following year. “Going in to the meeting, $2,339 Medgaus said that The gold tier, with 10 we expected discussion. an organization’s slots, has $1,200; the Most of us were fairly request could be silver, with 20 slots, has caught off guard by the denied before it makes $600 and the bronze, with motion,” Stolze said Friday it to the General 35 slots, has $300. afternoon. “I did notice the Assembly if the The money is given senate wasn’t there.” request is not made in to the organizations Others who know Paul time or if the group is automatically, so they are said they knew of his in poor standing. not required to request intentions following the There is no limit on funds from the General previous week’s meeting. how many requests Assembly. “Dillon came in to class Emily Adair available to help student the use of general funds can be made by a single For newly formed the next day and told us his News Editor organizations host organization, though groups, there is a $1,500 plan,” said Ashley Watson, Twelve organizations campus-wide events Beautiful’s remaking of Medgaus said the General pool. New organization Asian Pop Culture Club have taken advantage throughout the year. theincluded Dove Beauty Redefining Sketches Assembly may choose to funds, unlike the tiered representative. of the LSGA’s general Any organization of video and Black Student stop awarding funds to funds, must be awarded Stolze reflected on the funds this semester, with good standing may make Union’s Battle of the Sexes an organization that has by the General Assembly. committee’s formation $7,778.45 awarded so far. a funds request three discussion panel. made several requests. “That’s just to help nearly a day and a half later, The LSGA began the weeks prior to presenting Unused funds are added “The General Assembly them get started because saying it is something that year with $15,000 for to the General Assembly. back into the pool, so the may decide at some point they’re not tiered yet,” will be beneficial. general funds, $5,000 With a majority vote general funds balance is that they’re requesting Medgaus said. “In retrospect, it’s a good more than last year. The from the assembly, the currently $7,802.02. too much money, but Because the funds thing that the amendment money is granted to the organization receives its LSGA Treasurer that’s up to them.” are limited, each new was tabled. It’s a big issue LSGA by the university. funding. Rosie Medgaus said the In addition to organization may request to vote on and the whole The funds are Events hosted with remaining amount is the general funds, no more than $150. spectrum should be looked at,” he said. “I understand why it December commencement was brought to committee, Continued from Page 1 to international students, weren’t finishing until “It will be interesting for LU. there’s a big hype around it, and summer vacations are since most of them start September, we would to see what effect the “I told all my friends so a refined group will be in December unlike here in college in the spring,” she allow them to walk ahead 700 people have on the that I feel lucky to be more effective.” the U.S.,” Ruiz added. said. of time, but some people number of students at the part of the first December Regardless of the stance Brazillian communications For Barry Finnegan, just don’t want to walk May ceremony,” she said. commencement. I really of the entire General graduate Leine Agata said dean of academic until they are finished, he “We will absolutely am,” said Agata. Assembly, the committee’s she thinks the ceremony services, the ceremony said. “This gives them the continue to host it. We are “Change is not always formation was done in a shows care for international also allows those who opportunity to be finished just putting the finishing good,” Ruiz said, “but constitutional manner. students. graduate in September and walk.” touches on this one and it this one is very sweet.” The proposed “I am happy that or during the summer to Weitzel said she will be successful.” For more information amendment will not Lindenwood is doing this walk. expects the ceremony to Both Agata and Ruiz about the commencement be voted on until an and it shows that the college “In May, when a student show the impact it can said they feel honored and ceremony, visit LU’s undetermined date. is having consideration was finishing and they have in the future. excited be part of a first website. Nov. 26, 2013 NEWS Page 3

Online gift Holiday jobs about “Names that built LU” profiles 28 campus exchange buildings named after more than money Lindenwood personnel. Each week, we will sets record Miriah Ludtke Jewelers and Mid Rivers Schyler Hohenberger uncover the stories Staff Reporter Staff Reporter Mall Customer Service behind these people, and In 2009, a website called For students staying at have positions available Legacy Graphic by Cameron Poindexter how they shaped LU. redditgifts was created to school over the holidays, a during the holidays. connect people around job in a retail environment For information on the world through a giant how to apply to these online gift exchange. endless hours of boredom individual positions, may be a great fix to the As of Monday, there were and monotony often applicants should refer to nearly 105,000 participants shopmidriversmall.com. from over 154 countries, campus. Many stores Other local retail places experienced on an empty and people can continue to in the St. Charles area hiring include Target, register until participants are currently hiring for receive their matches. seasonal help. Lowe’s, Dierberg’s and For Christmas, Mid Rivers Mall is a great All of these locations Bob Evans. redditgifts hosts a Secret place to look if interested listed are within a Santa gift exchange. The in a seasonal job. The concept behind the idea is students on campus. 10-minute drive for simple: you are “matched” front advertisements mall’s website and store- to someone around the show that The Buckle, spending money over For some extra world, you stalk them in a the holidays or to end friendly way, according to boredom a seasonal job Victoria’s Secret, Bath and redditgifts, until you come Body Works, Macy’s, The up with the perfect gift for Children’s Place, Samuel’s may be just the fix! them. All the while, someone KCLC music director Photos Courtesy of Mary Ambler Archives, is doing the same for you. Above: Professor Alice Parker meets with students to review coursework. Parker was a member of the Lindenwood English Then you send the gift to department from 1928 until her death in 1961. Right: Parker sits at that person, receive your brings new outlook her desk at LU. gift, post pictures of your Brian Miller gift online, and the entire Contributing Writer redditgifts community “can When sophomore Joe Parker dedicates all celebrate together,” as Fritz took over last may as redditgifts puts it. Music Director of 89.1 FM The day that participants The Wood, LU’s student- life to educating receive their gift recipient’s run radio station, he had a Michael Sprague Starting out as a grad name is called Matching few goals in mind. Co-Editor-in-Chief and high school teacher Day and is held on Dec. 2, He wanted to give Of all the buildings around Missouri, Parker followed by Shipping Day listeners the best experience on campus dedicated to soon found herself Joe Fritz on Dec. 20, when everyone possible, provide them with whereas other college people, Parker Hall is overseas. is encouraged to ship their great new music that they stations just play what the unique. The building, She spent a few gift. might not hear elsewhere DJ wants to play. We have dedicated to Alice months studying part of a revolutionary According to redditgifts. and work as hard as he a certain station format Parker, is the only one and teaching at the program designed to com, the Secret Santa could for his listeners. that we must adhere to. We on campus dedicated to prestigious Oxford educate students through exchange started in 2009 A full semester into his are a legitimate business a female professor. University in Oxford, television. Parker’s with over 4,000 participants new role those goals remain radio station whereas Multiple benefactors England. course, “Survey of and quadrupled in 2010 with the same. In addition, he other college stations are a and past presidents have Reflecting on her time English Literature,” over 17,000 participants said he has found a new little more relaxed,” Fritz their legacy cemented learning in a foreign ran Mondays and from 102 countries. work ethic and dedication explained. together by a building in country, Parker wrote in Wednesdays afternoons “In 2011, we set a to his craft. Another facet of the their honor, but only two the March 1954 edition from 3:30 to 4:15 on Guinness world record, with “Whether it is receiving station that listeners might professors. of the LC Bulletin, “in a KETC channel 9. 30,250 people completing calls from record promoters find interesting is that 89.1 Parker earned B.A. sense, I was ‘traveling’ Despite the success, the exchange, and in 2012, trying to get their artists is commercial free. “Other and M.A. degrees the whole time because Parker’s experiment we broke that record with songs played on our stations play commercials from the University there were always in educating through 44,805 participants,” says station, listening to all the to receive funding, whereas of Missouri. Later in sights to see, always an television was cut short redditgifts. new music trying to find we are mostly funded by her life, Parker was an awareness of the long by her unexpected death Redditgifts has broken the right tracks to add or Lindenwood University honorary fellow of Yale centuries flooding down in June of 1961. that record this year, reporting what we are so we don’t have to University, receiving into the lives of people Thirty years of and each participant will playing to tracking services interrupt programming her doctorate degree in now.” service, Parker remains receive a certificate from such as Billboard Music, I with commercials. We can 1939. Parker was the first the most storied educator Guinness to show that they pride myself on doing the provide our listeners with She was a life-long local chapter president in Lindenwood history. participated in a world best job I possibly can,” great programming all the educator; Parker first for the American record. Fritz said. time,” he said. joined the Lindenwood Association of Visit lindenlink.com for Among the record- According to the Besides being staff in 1928 as a University Women. breaking numbers are radio station’s website, professor of English. She served the an interactive timeline of commercial free and past stories: Shaquille O’Neal and 891thewood.com, playing new music, the By 1948, she was head same role for the local Arnold Schwarzenegger. “Lindenwood’s 50,000- station airs five specialty of the department. Four American Association 9/17 - Spellmann Center Students interested in watt AAA station provides shows. On Sundays it hosts years removed from that of University Professors 9/24 - Roemer Hall participating in redditgift’s the St. Louis metro area a gospel show 5:30-8 a.m., position, Parker took on chapter. 10/1 - Reynolds Hall Secret Santa can register for with an eclectic blend of an old time radio show from an interim position as As a member of 10/8 - Ayres Hall free online at redditgifts. some of the smartest new noon to 1 p.m., an acoustic Dean of the college. other educational 10/15 - Hunter Stadium com. artists and adult album show 1-4 p.m. and a classic Even with so much advancement groups, 10/22 - Pfremmer Hall 10/29 - Sibley Hall hits.” rock show 6-9 p.m. dedication to LU, Parker Parker was always Announcements Fritz described the made great educational looking for ways to 11/5- Hyland Arena Throughout the week, 11/12- Young Hall station’s genre, as a the station airs live sports strides outside of the improve the field. LSGA approves mixture of alternative, 11/19- Blanton Hall two new broadcasts of LU sporting university as well. In 1959, Parker was singer/songwriter and events and on Saturdays organizations Americana, with emphasis the station hosts a Christian Spanish Club and on alternative music. music show from 6 to Guns Society of Professional The station has a signal midnight. Continued from Page 1 Charles public relations “As this was a theft of Journalists became official radius of 35 miles starting Regarding up and reward for information organizations at the from the transmitter tower, coming artists, Fritz said which leads to the investigation is ongoing students renting a private Nov. 20 LSGA General which is located behind the students should keep an retrieval of the stolen andofficer there Eric are Lawrenz, no new the storagepersonal facilityproperty off from main LU Assembly meeting. softball field on the west eye out for a momentous equipment, according to updates. campus, the university Graduation side of campus. band from Kansas called the article. According to Dean of is not responsible and “Our station reaches Gooding. According to St. therefore does not application most of the St. Louis metro The deadline to apply “They are a fantastic is only offering assistance intend to offer any area. It’s a pretty strong Students Terry Russell, LU for graduation in March, band and have a unique other assistance besides signal,” Fritz said. May or June 2014 is Dec. sound. Currently we are granting information to The Wood is quite to investigating officers. 30. playing one of their latest Photo Courtesy of publicstorage. different from other local hits, ‘Dark Horses’ on the com as needed,” said Russell. Correction: college stations in that it station.” The shooting equipment was theHead investigating coach officersShawn “Six LSGA senators emphasizes professionalism 89.1 The Wood is taken from the Public Storage Dulohery, victims junior revise an amendment and not just entertainment. facility on Highway 94. proposal” in the Nov. currently looking for spring Nick Boerboon and “We differ from other 19 issue stated that semester volunteers and Speaker of the Senate college radio stations assistants. Those interested director of public relations Mary Boudreau was can email the station at Scottjunior Queen Morgan and Craft, the Public LU’s not present during the [email protected] Storage manager declined meeting. She said she or stop by the station itself, to comment. was present when the located on the lower level Shooting team director senators announced their of the Spellmann Center, of operations Steve Wolk amendment but she was Monday through Friday could not be reached for not involved. Photo Courtesy of 891thewood.com from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. comment. Page 4 OPINIONS Nov. 26, 2013 On The Fence Should schools eliminate “Zero Tolerance” policies? Count your YES Brought to you by the Liberty and Ethics Center Clarie Douglas NO Olivia Perry blessings Contributing Writer Contributing Writer pose no real threat to the not necessarily the case. educational environment. Zero tolerance policies have Students who receive a Who really thinks there Yes, innocent mistakes Deborah Starr been implemented in many suspension in middle or high is true equality in public are often made which Featured Columnist school districts nationwide. school are significantly less education? violate these policies. What is a zero tolerance likely to graduate on time Under close Are those punishments If any of you read policy? and are more likely to drop investigation, any fair? my very first column of According to Child Trends, out. How does this help the reasonable individual No, not all the time— the semester, you may a zero tolerance policy assigns students receive an could identify numerous but for the most part remember that this past explicit, predetermined education if they apparent inequalities in they are. year I nearly lost my punishments to specific are suspended? our present education By and large, I mother. violations of school rules It doesn’t. Zero system. Public schools argue that such policies After a very tumultuous regardless of the situation or tolerance policies may not, by law, regulate activities and year, she is still with us, context of the behavior. don’t help be intentionally behaviors which are and very healthy at that. They are used to punish students. These segregated by any not only irrelevant, Needless to say, I students who have policies just create discriminatory but also harmful have a lot to be thankful violated school bigger problems factors. to an educational for this Thanksgiving policies. and therefore, It is en- community and season. Thanksgiving is a Schools have should be eliminated tirely possible t o its successful beautiful holiday, one that opportunity many people the power to suspend from schools. speculate, however, development. I love very much. And one would do almost anything or expel students who There are plenty that there exists a Furthermore, of the things that drives me for. I know you may think have violated school of other productive type of geographi- these policies crazy is when people go it is cliché to use the policies. Police are ways to discipline cal segregation in the promote equality in straight from Halloween old saying, “count your often involved as well children that decrease construction of school the application of to Christmas as if there is blessings.” if the student has a the likelihood of those districts. punishment that is not a holiday in between But if we are being weapon or drugs on students being repeat Still, the virtue of equal- fundamental to our the two. honest here, it is totally school campus. These offenders and dropping ity and the pur- suit of its Constitution. No matter how bad you true. zero tolerance policies out of school. fulfillment are funda- Regardless of race, think you may have it or As students in our late don’t take into account There are plenty of mental to our society. socio-economic status, what may be going on in teens or early 20s, this is the context of the programs schools can Although it cannot be or any other discrimina- your life, I am absolutely the age of entitlement. For situation. implement instead of expected to attain perfect tory factors—such certain you have some crazy reason, we Schools in rural parts zero tolerance policies. equality, it is still pivotal as preferential bias something to be thankful all think that we deserve of the state have many These programs focus to pursue equality in the towards certain stu- for. You may be reading everything. We think we students that hunt. What on social, behavioral and greatest degree. dents, etc.—every this and say, “but you have deserve a nice car. We happens if a straight A student cognitive skill-building, as well Therefore I argue that individual will be no idea what I am going think we deserve to go forgets to take the hunting as character education. zero-tolerance policies are punished exactly the same. through. You can’t relate.” to school. We think we knife out of his backpack and The programs are designed the best possible means Thus I contest the That may be true, but deserve the nicest clothes if falls out while walking in the to get students talking about to achieve the highest elimination of zero- I’m not proclaiming that I and the nicest house. halls? In theory, zero tolerance their problems and working to degree of equality in public tolerance policies on the do understand. But when was the last deters students from violent fix the issue. Zero tolerance education. grounds that such rules are All I know is that we time you were simply or illegal behavior because policies only hurt students and Sure, there are certain essential in achieving the do indeed take much for grateful for something the punishment is so harsh. should be eliminated from instances in which the primary ends of educational granted. The fact that rather than expecting the Research has shown that this is schools. violations of such policies progress and equality. you are even reading this next thing to come along? column means you most With Thanksgiving likely go to Lindenwood, here on our doorsteps, I Give us and that in and of itself is would like to encourage Black Friday madness a blessing. all of you to remember Jennifer Bruhn Being part of the madness you don’t need to fear to get a break Chris Smith No matter how or what this season is really Photo Co-Editor puts them in a mood where trampled down? why you got here, you about. And forget about they don´t realize how they I think many people Staff Reporter are in college. That’s not going shopping on Friday Black get brainwashed at some only see the positive aspects something everyone gets morning for just a second. Friday ap- stores, which tricks them to about Black Friday but don’t At LU, the opportunity to do. Instead of waiting in proaches buy more to get the better see the many advantages of Thanksgiv- Then there’s the fact anticipation to go buy and people deal. It is more stressful going shopping another day. ing break that you are living in more stuff, take just a get excited than a normal shopping Sales are out there this semes- America. Whether you moment and reflect a about spe- day. Last year, around 139.4 everywhere. People just ter is Nov. were born here or are just moment on the life that cial deals. million adults shopped in need to find them. 27 through here to go to school, and no you have. Accord- stores or online over the Another disadvantage Dec. 1. matter what your opinion No, I’m sure it isn’t ing to the long weekend. is attitudes. They can act But how may be of the government, perfect. No one’s is. But it National Retail Federation, This tells us why people selfish to get whatever they does that politics or the status of our is true that it could always Americans spent around spend that much time in the desire without thinking compare to other schools? country as a whole, one be worse. Take a moment $59.1 billion over the Black malls. It is not only because about other people. Students here will thing remains true and that and cherish Thanksgiving Friday weekend last year. of the deals, but also because If they want to get that happily skip their classes is the fact that you are in rather than rushing right The question is if they of the time they have to wait specific deal, they won’t on Tuesday to give them America which is indeed a towards Christmas. Count really got special deals or if to get into fitting rooms or care about what is going on a longer break, so why place of opportunity. your blessings, friends. I they stepped into the trap of wait in line to pay. around them. doesn’t LU just give the You have the great can guarantee you have an excessive shopping. Getting up early is Despite that, shopping whole week off? fortune of being here, an abundance of them. While being at the mall another issue about Black on Black Friday is a fun Schools like Mizzou, looking at all the sales signs, Friday. Isn’t it more experience. You can spend Missouri S&T and UMSL people tend to buy more relaxing to sleep in and go the day with your friends have the whole week off. then they actually planned the weekend afterwards and you will always have Some schools that don’t The Legacy / lindenlink.com on. where it is less crowded and stories to talk about. have the whole week off Spellmann Center 3095 / 3100 either like Wash U, SLU, 209 S. Kingshighway and SEMO. They have the St. Charles, Mo. 63301 same break as us with one Legacy Telephone: 636-949-4336 The act of giving for charity main difference: they have Lindenlink Telephone: 636-949-3629 Melissa Spears Managing Editor I recently had a homeless handed him the bag with a fall break as well. Legacy Email: [email protected] man come up to me asking the sandwiches and told So not only does LU not Lindenlink Email: [email protected] It’s that for money for food. him to enjoy his meal. As give us the whole week off time of Although I’m a girl and he stared at me for about a but we also don’t get a fall Legacy Staff: year where I was alone, the hunger minute, I began to see tears break for an extra week of Editors: Madeleine Heppermann, Michael Sprague many and disparity in his eyes roll down his face. The man winter vacation. I think it Managing Editor: Melissa Spears charities trumped my fear. Instead of told me this is the first real would be better to have a Production Manager: Lindsey Vaughn stand handing the man money, I food he had in a few days, break during the semester News Editor: Emily Adair outside asked him what his favorite he spent those days looking to give students a break Photo Editors: Jennifer Bruhn, Romain Polge of stores meal of was. He answered in dumpsters for scraps to from classes. Opinions Editors: Leigh Borgers, Abigail Fallon Culture Editors: Annette Schaefer, Jason Wiese collecting right away with Philly fill his stomach. It’s exceedingly hard to Sports Editors: Chase Stewart, Ryan Oldham money cheesesteak. I told him to When I sat down, he told go a whole semester with Featured Columnist: Deborah Starr for those in need. Some stay there and I promised me the story of his life and only having a few days Page Designers: David Schlager, Christie Sielfleisch find them a nuisance. The him I’d be right back. I learned more that day than off. For the fall semester Graphics Designer: Alejandro Molino common excuse is, “there I went to the Penn Station I have in the last few years. specifically, we have a few Advertising Managers: Marko Nikolic, Andrea will always be another and ordered two Philly So my goal for you is days off at the beginning of Lopez Torralvo charity begging for money cheesesteaks: one for him to not think twice when the semester, but nothing Social Media Editor: Mariah Stewart just around the next block.” to eat right away and one someone asks you to help or off until Thanksgiving Reader Liaison: Seannell Chambers However, this is a selfish to eat later. I drove back to even contribute to charity. break. Maybe if LU offered Dissemination Administrator: Tanya Jones viewpoint, one that is the man, who was shocked You have no idea what any a fall break, students would Faculty Adviser: Tom Pettit simply wrong. that I actually returned. I person is dealing with. be better motivated. Nov. 26, 2013 CULTURE Page 5 High schoolers show their skills in Boyle Family Gallery

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Lindenwood opened their doors to local high school artists and the teachers who inspired them. On Sunday the Boyle Family Gallery opened their Young Artists and Their Teachers exhibit. The exhibit features over 300 works of art from high school juniors and seniors and teachers from the local area. The exhibit will be open until Dec. 8. Left: A earthenware piece called “M’Ocean” created by Warrenton High student Ivy Tinnin. Center: A charcoal drawing called “Inside the Eye” created by Sydney Ojeikere from Hazelwood East High School. LSGA funds and announces several semester-end events Annette Schaefer purchase prizes including electronics and gift cards to be and decorations for the event. There will also be plenty Culture Co-Editor received by first, second and third place winners. A time of opportunities for students to let out their inner child for the event has not yet been posted. including taking pictures with Santa and kicking back for Students seeking winter wonder, a break from their For students ready to get into the Christmas spirit a showing of the movie “Elf.” finals or a way to celebrate the end of the semester will be Lindenwood group Still in Motion received $348.75 to Also on the calendar to finish off the semester fraternity pleased to know the line-up of events finishing off 2013. host a showing of “It’s a Wonderful Life.” This won’t just Sigma Alpha Iota has a couple of events planned. First, During Wednesday’s Lindenwood Student Government be any showing, though, the group plans to do an outdoor on Dec. 2 the group will be holding a “Murder Mystery Association meeting several new events for the semester showing of the classic holiday film and will be offering hot Dinner” in Butler Loft at 8 p.m. Tickets for the event cost were funded and announced. chocolate and s’mores. There will also be fire pits to keep $5 and can be purchased at the door. Next, they will be Those wishing to show off their talents will have attendees warm. The event will take place on Dec. 7 at 8 putting on their brave faces for “Pie an SAI” taking place the chance during the Black Student Union’s “Winter p.m in the pavillion. on Dec. 9 in the lower level of Spellmann from 9 to 11 p.m. Showcase.” The talent show event taking place on Dec. If cuddling up to watch a movie isn’t some students’ With funding from LSGA, student organizations are 6 in the Jekyll Theater will feature prizes and even a idea of Christmas fun Alpha Psi Omega will be putting able to bring their plans to life. To find out more about raffle for an iPod to raise money for injured Lindenwood on a Christmas Party in Butler Loft on Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. these and other events, check LU Connect through the students. The group asked for and received $957.81 to The group was awarded $802.45 to purchase refreshments student portal. Christmas spirit takes St. Charles How to survive Black Friday Cayla Brown the sparkling lights while shopping or Contributing Writer taking pictures with Santa Claus, there is A wonderland delight can be a little something for everyone. this holiday season experienced on Main Street as the The elegance and simplicity of the event Annette Schaefer and Christmas season approaches and Main is for all ages. The streets come alive and Miriah Ludtke Street transforms itself for the holidays. characters bring the magic of the season to Culture Co-Editor and Staff Reporter The smell of fresh roasted chestnuts, life. In previous years, characters handed the Sugar Plum Fairy, the rosy cheeks out trading cards with the history of their Black Friday is that of children peering through decorated personage for visitors to collect. infamous holiday where windows, all can be seen in Historic St. Lining Main Street are many small seemingly normal people Charles beginning Nov. 29 and ending shops with items abounding from knick- tend to go a little crazy with on Dec. 24. The holiday season will be knacks to homemade fudge and much the Christmas shopping celebrated with all the Christmas cheer more. Cobblestone streets and brick spirit. We’ve all seen the and delight as the winter cold tries to buildings can transport people to a simpler sale fliers and the occasional dampen the heart. time when things were slower and much protests, but no matter your The Christmas Traditions hosted on calmer. stance on Black Friday it Main Street is where “Christmas past With a Santa Parade after the opening comes and goes every year comes to life.” Outdoor ice skating, ceremony at 11 a.m. on Nov. 29, the without fail. Here are some International Santa characters, and events take place on Wednesdays, Fridays, tips if you do decide to Photo Courtesy of digitaltrends.com carriage rides are just some of the seasonal Saturdays and Sundays until Christmas weather the insanity to take activities that have made their home in St. Eve. Times and events can be found on advantage of the yearly Remember if you don’t get help you and when they can Charles for these weeks. Strolling under StCharlesChristmas.com. deals: that 3D TV half off that it is do that it makes them very Arrive early: Waiting in not the end of the world. happy. Being kind to the line just to get into the store Order high demand person ringing you out or may seem like a hassle, but items online: That new helping you find what you Lindenwood Events: the wait will be no different Xbox One is not worth are looking for will get you if you arrive later. If you losing an eyeball. Many so much farther than being Wednesday, Nov. 27 - Sunday, Dec. 1 show up early you get into stores this year have their mean. They know you are Thanksgiving Break!!! the store earlier and can get sales online; it can often tired and anxious, but so are to whatever item it is you be cheaper and more they, so please play nice. want even faster. convenient that way. Don’t shop on Set a limit: It is easy to Get in and get out: Thanksgiving: We all spend more money than When shopping on Black enjoy the holidays and our planned on when you have Friday it does no service to time off, especially those no budget outlined. Set a you to dilly dally around or working during the season. personal spending limit, window shop. Grab what So please respect that and and stick to it. It will save you came for and head for do what you can to keep you and your wallet from the checkout. Waiting in people out of the stores on some major headaches. line to purchase your items Thanksgiving Day so that Practice patience: is often the worst part, so hopefully one day everyone Being a jerk will get you the sooner you get out the will have their Holiday. nowhere. Remember better. Have fun: Remember everyone is there for the Be kind to your sales to enjoy your shopping same reason as you are and associates: Don’t be a jerk adventure with your friends you should be respectful to the people working in the or family. Try not to stress Photo Courtesy of insideevs.com to them. It is possible. store. They are only here to and absorb the mayhem. Page 6 CULTURE Nov. 26, 2013 Album leaks force music industry to think on its toes Annette Schaefer intended to illegally download music and that 94 percent Culture Co-Editor already had. With the popularity of downloading music for free “It’s no longer if an album will leak, but when,” writes it is no wonder that many seek the free and glorious Property of Zack Editor-in-Chief Erik Van Rheenen in experience of downloading an album before it has even the first of his two-part article series “Has It Leaked? It hit the shelves. Rheenen explains in his article that “leak Leaked. Why and What Now?” sites capitalize on the ‘first is best’ ethos, rewarding No one is stranger to the reality that illegal users who are the quickest to upload records.” downloading and album leaks have become the norm in In Hammond’s study he explained the method behind the ever changing music industry. According to a 2012 many torrent and file sharing sites. He discussed the study, “Profit Leak? Pre-Release File Sharing and the importance of using a ratio system for these sites. The Music Industry” by North Carolina State University ratios determine who is a “seeder,” one who shares the Professor Robert G. Hammond, revenues in the music files, and who is a “leecher,” one who simply downloads industry have dropped from $14.6 billion in 1999 to Photo courtesy of lifehacker.com.au the files. In order to remain a member on many of these $7 billion in 2011. In addition he added that in 2011 sites users must maintain a balanced ration, meaning alone over 2.7 billion file sharing web searches were a file the torrent was made for,” they go on to add that they must share almost as much as they take. conducted. These days, anyone with basic search engine torrents are essentially “person to person sharing.” The mindset of much of society seems to view all skills and an impatient nature can Google an album and According to a pmuwired.com article called “Illegal of the file sharing and leaking business as a harmless find a torrent link. Downloading: A Common Practice,” a recent survey crime if it is really seen as a crime at all outside of the Geekdictionary.computing.net defines a torrent as “a was conducted on 93 undergraduate students, primarily record labels that are getting ripped off. So what are the small file (around few kilobytes) with the suffix .torrent, female business majors, at a non-secular southeastern implications of these “petty” crimes? which contains all the information needed to download university. The survey concluded that 84 percent See part two of this story in the next issue.... Xbox One takes focus from gaming to social media Julia Wurm games and has been beginning to handle Contributing Writer other types of media. The last generations of consoles, The Xbox One released exactly eight such as the Xbox 360 and Playstation years to the day after the Xbox 360. 3, have moved from just gaming to The Xbox 360 was released to sales incorporating other applications, like of 62 thousand over the first two days. Bing and Netflix. The Kinect can make The Xbox One, which is the last use of your already existing cable by of the newest generation of gaming using voice commands. For example, consoles released at midnight the user can say “Watch ESPN” and the Friday, Nov. 22 and sold over a Xbox will change the television channel. million units in the first 24 hours. According to Microsoft’s Xbox.com, Xbox’s major competitor has always there have been over 40 changes to the been Sony’s Playstation, who launched controller. their newest console a week earlier for Basically all of the triggers, buttons, $100 less. and thumb sticks have been altered in The main reason for the price some way. Photo courtesy of edge-online.com difference between the two is the Xbox The controller also has some aesthetic comes with the Kinect Motion sensor, changes, such as new grips and space Updated graphics is one of the biggest find that their $500 system would not which can detect voices and faces. enough inside the controller for the gaming perks for the new systems. read games. The Playstation has a camera that battery packs. As with any new system, a small Compared with the PS4’s launch performs similar functions, but it is sold The Xbox One is not backwards percentage of systems had been issues, this is minimal considering the separately from the system. compatible, which means that it does purchased defective. system itself will still work for other Gaming has been moving away from not play the 360 games. A small portion of users got home to things. Weekly Entertainment Reviews: Movie: TV: Book: “Catching Fire” “Ga-Rei-Zero” “Man Made Boy” PG-13 (17+) by Jon Skovron

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It is rare for a mega-popular series of novels, with a “Ga-Rei-Zero,” is the prequel to the “Ga-Rei” manga “Man Made Boy,” a Young Adult novel by Jon deeply committed young adult fan base behind it, to be series which fleshes out the back story of young exorcist Skovron, imagines what it would be like to be the son of adapted into a film franchise that moviegoers and readers Kagura as she comes to accept the heavy burden passed Frankenstein’s Monster and the Bride in contemporary can all agree on. “Harry Potter” was successful. “A Series of down through her family. There’s no end to the action which times. Confined to a theater company which is manned Unfortunate Events” came close with Jim Carrey as Count showcases epic battles between humans and demons, but by creatures such as centaurs, ogres, trolls and the like, Olaf, but failed to appeal to even the most die-hard Lemony it’s definitely not for the squeamish. the aptly-named Boy struggles to fit in until he runs away, Snicket fans. And “Twilight”… do not even get me started. Of course, when you look beyond the horror elements, hoping that unleashing the virus he has created will change Fortunately, the first adaptation of Suzanne Collins’s there’s a lot of character depth and quirkiness in “Ga- his life. When that decision and many others come back to “The Hunger Games” series was a commercial and critical Rei-Zero.” The series shows a progression of how one haunt him, he sets out on a journey which will change his success with director Gary Ross as co-screenwriter with can change through the hardships of life, make the tough life and that of the underground monster community. Collins and Jennifer Lawrence as heroine Katniss Everdeen. decisions and ultimately find some sort of peace. Despite An adventure novel of the fantastic kind, “Man Made Once again, like Katniss does with her iconic skills in the heavy theme, there’s a lot of humor to be found from Boy” takes classic figures such as The Invisible Man, the archery, “Catching Fire” has hit the bull’s eye, with more Kagura’s plans to improve her friends’ relationship to the Sphinx, and so on and gives them a dramatic, modern impressive results. absurd weapons the exorcists use such as suitcases which flair. Like a breath of fresh air, the story comes to life with Katniss and, fellow victor of the 74th Hunger Games, shoot bullets of concentrated sound. echoes of Mary Shelley’s novel as well as of movies like Peeta, played by Josh Hutcherson, find themselves in the As for the visuals, they’re usually spot on, though there “The Matrix.” arena once again, fighting to survive the Games and keep are moments in some of the larger shots which feel clunky Unfortunately, there are times when the tale feels oddly the population of Panem calm as the threat of rebellion is and odd compared to the other, more detailed and close clunky or certain twists feel too predictable. Overall, growing. up frames. Overall, it’s visually stunning and engaging, however, “Man Made Boy” is filled with unique, fun Academy Award-winner Lawrence turns in another particularly during the action scenes. moments and Boy’s interesting narration. Oscar-worthy performance as “The Girl on Fire,” with The show’s top notch characterization, plot, and Down-to-Earth but with lots of wit, “Man Made Boy” a stellar cast backing her up, including reprising stars execution make it an excellent and thought-provoking is a great tale about one monster’s struggles to understand Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Lenny watch. who he is and who he wants to be. Kravitz, and Donald Sutherland, and new “tributes” Phillip Seymour Hoffmann, Jena Malone, Jeffrey Wright, and Sam Claflin turning in fantastic performances as well. With new Check out director Francis Lawrence at the helm, “Catching Fire” improves on what the first film did emotionally, visually, the next structurally, and excitingly. Never before has a film inspired by a young adult issue on novel had such a brilliant cast, an impactful and important message, and an after-feeling so powerful and lasting that Dec. 3 for it will make viewers question the world they live in. It is the Culture fitting that “Catching Fire” has been released so close to awards season because I can predict that this film could add Editors’ Tops to the gold of its signature Mockingjay logo with a gold Oscar statuette. of 2013 Nov. 26, 2013 SPORTS Page 7 DEFEATED Lions first loss comes in NCAA quarterfinals Max Williams victorious in penalty kicks (6-5) after a as Lindenwood’s victory earned them conclusion to what seemed to be an almost Staff Reporter scoreless regulation and extra minutes, advancement to the Super Regional Finals guaranteed national title run. However, The No. 1 nationally ranked Lindenwood the NCAA Division II Central Regional on Sunday to face-off against another despite this disappointing loss, the men’s men’s soccer program concluded their Championship was set to feature a rematch nationally ranked powerhouse, the No. 14 soccer program had an otherwise magical season this past weekend on Sunday in a that would give the Tigers an opportunity ranked Hawks. year with their repeat as conference frigid NCAA national tournament quarter- to avenge their previous defeat. Overall, the game was a defensive champions, first NCAA regional title, and final match-up. However, MIAA MVP and prolific showdown, but in the 20th minute of the complete domination of the MIAA awards. After the completion of an undefeated Lindenwood attacker, Mauricio Medina, contest the Lions caved first as the Hawks’ Head coach Carl Hutter was named regular season, the men’s soccer program obliterated this hope of revenge for the Paolo Scoppola scored the only goal of the MIAA Coach of the Year and Mauricio traveled to Olathe, Kansas earlier this Tigers as he skillfully flipped a pass over match on a shot that bounced off both posts Medina was named MIAA Player of the November to compete in their second a Tiger defender in the 52nd minute of the before entering into the back of the net. Year. Rodney Mays, Aris Nukic, and Fermin MIAA tournament as an officially match this past Friday to Ignacio Pizarro Once the Hawks had made their mark in Hughes were all named first-team MIAA, participating member of the NCAA, and Romera who scored the only the goal of the first half, they proceeded to change their Craig McTear and Ignacio Pizzaro were for the second year in a row, the Lions the match. mode of play to a completely defensive named second-team, and Ithiel Vale, Axel claimed the MIAA tournament title with This second victory in a row over Fort focus, which consequently prevented the Duarte, Guillermo Tabuyo, and Alfredo victories over and Hays State gives Lindenwood men’s Lions from being able to generate a game Paez all received honorable mention Fort Hays State University (#20). soccer a regional title in their first year of tying score. honors. If there’s one thing Lindenwood Shortly after this dramatic victory over being eligible to compete in the NCAA This inability to score resulted in the men’s soccer established this season, it is the Fort Hays State Tigers in the MIAA Tournament. first and only loss of the 2013 season for that they are force to be reckoned with in championship, in which the Lions emerged But the action did not stop on Friday, the men’s soccer team and a disappointing NCAA Division Il. Two divers qualify for next year’s nationals

Schyler Hohenberger Staff Reporter Ignacio Romero scored Lindenwood Diving had a rewarding weekend at the the lone goal in the invitational on Friday and Saturday with two divers qualifying for the national Lions 1-0 win over division two diving meet. Fort Hays State in Ignacio Romero Shelby Werkema took third place with 401.65 points and David Cochran the first round of the took second place with a score of 468.05. National Championship Men’s Soccer These scores reserved both Shelby and David a chance to compete at the tournament. The Lions national division two diving competition that will be held in Geneva, Ohio on advanced to within one March 3, 2014. game of the semifinals before falling to Rockhurst.

Colton Orlando placed second in his weight class in the Gold Division at the Joe Parisi Open. He won every one of his matches in the tournament until Colton Orlando reaching the fianl round, where he was defeated. Men’s Wrestling

Shelby Werkema David Cochran Women’s basketball closing on 2012 win total Phillip Scherer Though this could have led the Hornets to give up, they battle and got the deficit down to three points with less Staff Reporter proved to be resilient, trimming the Lions lead down to 12 than three minutes to play. The Lions women’s basketball team won a pair of non- going into halftime. It was at this point that senior Caroline Bourlioux took conference games at home this week, first an 82-69 victory Midway through the second half, the Lions had seen over for the Lions. She totaled three assists in the final over McKendree University and then an 84-73 win against their lead shrink to eight points as the Hornets continued minutes of the contest and added a pair of free throws that Harris Stowe University. to be aggressive, led by Shakuanna Futrell. allowed the Lions to ultimately win by the score of 84-73. Tuesday night’s game against the McKendree University As the Lions continued to miss many of their shot The win moves the Lions record to 3-2. They will take Bearcats represented an opportunity for payback for the opportunities in the second half, the Hornets continued to the court next against Robert Morris University at home on Lions. A year ago, LU lost in McKendree’s arena by the Tuesday night at 5:00 p.m. score of 86-71. Lions head coach Tony Francis would like to see his The game began as a back and forth affair, with each team play with more discipline and mental focus in their team exchanging leads until the midway point in the first upcoming games. He believes that their early success this half. At one point five minutes into the contest, the Bearcats season has built the girls’ confidence higher than it was at held a seven-point advantage. However, the Lions would any point a year ago and believes the team will continue to eventually take control. get better as the year goes along. The Lions used a balanced scoring approach to head into the locker room with a 36-26 lead at halftime. Kassidy Gengenbacher led the Lions with seven points in the first 20 minutes. After the break, the Lions would continue to extend their lead. Just four minutes into the second half, they had doubled their lead to 20 points and never really allowed the Bearcats to make a comeback attempt. The Lions would eventually win by the score of 82- 69 led by Marissa Lehnig’s 23 points off the bench and Morgan Johnson’s three three-point field goals. One of the large advantages that the Lions held was the depth that they possess. The LU bench outscored the Bearcats bench by a total of 40-18 and shot close to 54 percent for the game. Thursday’s game against Harris Stowe represented a much larger challenge for the Lions, a game that was very evenly matched throughout. Neither team shot the ball well for most of the first half and the score was tied at 12-12 nine minutes into the game. After that, the Lions took off, as they took an 18-point lead Legacy Photo by Romain Polge just five minutes later. Morgan Johnson shows emotion during Thursday’s game. Page 8 SPORTS Nov. 26, 2013 Rugby sevens competes Fouls play a factor in in national tournament John Tessmer Staff Reporter we were tied for the last playoff spot and lost out high-scoring games After winning the on a tiebreaker. We’re Notre Dame Invitational looking to improve on Phillip Scherer Boos hit a three-pointer in South Bend, Indiana that this year and get to Staff Reporter with one second remaining and finishing second at the the quarterfinals where to give the Lions a 54-53 Allied 7’s Tournament in anything can happen,” said The Lions men’s lead heading into halftime. Norman, Oklahoma, the Laszewski. basketball team had One of the big problems Lindenwood men’s seven- The Lions got to split results in their two for the Lions in the opening rugby team qualified for the the quarterfinals like matchups this past week, half was foul trouble. National Championships. Laszewski wanted and losing to Maryville Two of their starters The Lindenwood things were looking really University on Tuesday and largest players, Garrett University men’s good for Lindenwood. night, and defeating the Reeg and Sam Mader, had rugby team traveled In the first game of the University of Benedictine- to sit out most of the first to Greensboro, North tournament against the Springfield on Thursday. half after collecting two Carolina this past weekend University of Arkansas, the In their first game of early fouls apiece. to take part in the USA Lions had a shut out with a the week, the Lions were The second half saw Rugby College 7’s National 29-0 score. unable to slow down the the Lions take control, Championships. Keeping the momentum, Maryville offense and were stretching their lead to 15 Seven-on-seven rugby the men went on to beat unable to overcome an points five minutes in. is a shortened version of San Diego State University early deficit as they faced a Due to foul trouble and normal 15 man rugby. There with a 28-14 win. very tough test. their lack of three-point are 7 men on the pitch per After two pretty sure The Maryville Saints success, the Bulldogs were team, with 7-minute halves, wins, the third game didn’t hit seven of their first eight never able to recover and and a one minute halftime. seem as likely with the shots to open the game as the Lions cruised to a 116- Players sprint about two Lions pulling out a 17- they quickly jumped out to 93 victory. miles in those 15 minutes 15 win over Air Force an eight-point lead. In total, 76 free throws with many tournaments Academy. This hot shooting would were shot in the contest, taking 5 matches to win on After winning all three continue as the first half mainly due to the new, a single day. A normal 15’s games on Saturday, the went along as the Lions and stricter, foul rules that rugby game consists of 15 Lions faced Saint Mary’s attempted to keep pace were implemented for this per team, with 40-minute College of California early in the game. season. halves. Sevens is always on Sunday for the Lindenwood was able to Legacy Photo by Romain Polge “I think the new rule tournament format, and quarterfinals. Lindenwood trim their deficit down to Sam Mader slams home a rebound in a 116-93 victory over change is marring the game 7’s rugby is a full Olympic was held to five points, two points midway through the Benedictine-Springfield Bulldogs on Thursday. and making a mockery sport in Rio de Janeiro in losing 5-19. the first half, but trailed of the game,” coach Brad 2016. After losing to Saint by ten points heading into Soderberg said. “Assistant coaches Seru Mary’s, Lindenwood was halftime. Lions in scoring with 20 In a game that was very Soderberg believes that Rabeni and Cam Wyper now in plate competition. Brandon Marquardt did points as he played the explosive for both teams the game will become more have been heading up the The Lions faced Life his part in the first half as he entire game for LU. throughout, the Bulldogs about how well teams are 7’s training, doing a great University, falling 10- hit three three-point shots in Senior Tyker Ressel jumped out to a 9-0 lead able to shoot free throws job getting the guys fit 15 against a good Life the opening half as part of added 17 points, including just two minutes into the and slow the game down and ready. In 7’s, fitness University squad. the Lions effort to keep the 12 made free throws. contest. considerably. is key and the lads have Lindenwood then faced game close. Prior to Tuesday’s game, However, the Lions He believes it will force been putting in the work the Air Force academy to Coming out of the half, the Lions retired Earl Austin would answer back teams to add more depth to give them a chance to beat them twice in as many the Saints continued to add Jr.’s number 41. immediately with a ten- due to the constant threat of be successful,” said head days with a 32-7 win. to their lead, pushing it to Austin is the Lions all- point run of their own. foul trouble. coach Ron Laszewski. Although it wasn’t quite 18 points midway through time leading scorer. This back-and-forth The Lions will play their Each team was allowed as well as Lindenwood the second half. In a complete contrast to pattern would remain next game at home Tuesday a 15-man roster for wanted to do in the USA Despite a great effort by their game on Tuesday, the throughout the first half as night against the University Nationals. Lindenwood’s Rugby College Sevens the Lions, they were never Lions came out firing on there were five lead changes of Illinois Springfield at 15-man squad consisted National Championships, able to make the comeback offense from the opening in the first 20 minutes. 7:00 p.m. of Alex Augspurg, Mickey Lindenwood has done necessary, ultimately falling tip to the final whistle After the Bulldogs took Last season, the Lions Bateman, Tyler Black, great since the jump from by the score of 87-74. against the University of a two-point lead in the final defeated the Prairiestars 89- Sione Fangaiuiha, Gabe Division 1AA to Division Darris Smith led the Benedictine-Springfield. seconds of the half, Michael 84 in overtime. Farley, Morgan Findlay, 1A, with a 7-2 record. Bradley Foster, Michael The men’s rugby team Gierlach, Sebastian is finished play for the Kalm, Charles Labry, semester and will be back No. 41 jersey retired for Earl Austin Jr. Nick Markowski, Kolton in action against Arkansas Austin finished his four-year career with 1,972 points, a Lindenwood record. His Nelson, James Poli, State in Arkansas on Feb. jersey is the first to be retired in program history. Andrew Quinlivan and 24. Cameron Reed. The men’s next home “Last year we just game on March 15 against missed the quarterfinals, Davenport University. Women’s ice hockey achieves first victory Cassie Bluemner Staff Reporter The Lindenwood Jocelyn Slattery scored women’s ice hockey team the go-ahead goal giving won their first game of the the Lions the 2-1 lead season this past weekend they would hold until against Penn State. the final buzzer sounded. The Lions went 1-1 in Unfortunately, Penn State the two-game series. came out strong on Saturday On Friday, the as they beat the Lions 4-1. beat the Lindenwood struggled Nittany Lions 2-1. defensively in the first Sophomore goalkeeper 25 minutes of the game, Nicole Hensley earned her allowing Penn State to first win while saving 22 of jump out to a 3-0 lead. the 23 shots taken by Penn Junior Kendra Broad State. scored a goal late in the Though Penn State got second to put the Lions on off to a good start when the scoreboard, but it was they scored a goal early in their only goal. the first period, the Lady The series brought the Lions struck back when team’s record to 1-13-2 freshman Carrie Atkinson overall. scored her second goal of They will return to action the season shortly after. on Dec. 6-7 as they take on Legacy Photo by Romain Polge Halfway through the Syracuse in a two-game second period, senior series.