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LegacyBSU hosted the Spring Showcase: Students with a Gift on Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. in Jelkyll Theater.

Neanderthals Fall 2015 registration explored questions about behavior Viki Muench patterns and the evolution Staff Reporter of their bodies. “This is where Anyone who has feminist biology comes ever wondered about in. I studied many our ancestors and fossils to ask questions the history of human about gender roles and beings, especially the especially how the Neanderthals, was able female body evolved,” to get interesting insights said VanSickle. on this special topic on However, the amount Thursday, Feb. 27. of female fossils LU welcomed special of Neanderthals is guest Caroline VanSickle, significantly smaller a postdoctoral fellow in compared to male feminist biology at the fossils and are mostly University of Wisconsin- incomplete. Madison. “To find out more about Legacy image by Geddy Avery VanSickle gave a the female body I mainly presentation about her focused on sex-specific research and findings behavior by looking at the on Neanderthal birth pelvises. There are many LU and Ferguson partner for education with the perspective in differences between feminist biology. male and female pelvises Faith Schallert Normandy, Hazelwood worked out, according to our community and “The goal of science is because of the female Staff Reporter and Jennings,” President President Evans. developing educated, to explain the universe. adaptation to birth.” Lindenwood University James Evans said. Meetings with the responsible citizens. With my focus on VanSickle is interested is teaming up with “Specifically, the 25 school districts will be Like people, institutions the feminist biology in seeing if Neanderthal Ferguson and other north scholarships will be happening soon to create grow in character and perspective I want to view births were similar to our county school districts offered in the amount these guidelines. significance when they science through a critical births. to create scholarships in of $5,000 per student “This program help others become lens and recognize gender Based on the an effort to support the per year in direct enriches and improves better,” Evans said. related bias,” VanSickle comparisons between mending of a community. Lindenwood financial Lindenwood by helping The mayor of Ferguson said when she began her pelvises, her hypothesis The partnership was aid, up to five years, for us fulfill the University’s was unavailable to speech. is that there in fact was announced Wednesday, a total of $625,000 in mission, especially answer questions when Neanderthals are no difference. Feb. 18. scholarships. in regard to enriching contacted. human ancestors that “This improved the It contains an “Recipients mainly lived in Europe understanding of females eight-phase initiative will also be and west Asia around in fossil records. I will that will include eligible for a 200,000 years ago. continue to question scholarships, grants $2,400 annual Since their DNA was assumptions about sex and entrepreneurial Work and so similar to modern differences and sex- opportunities to Ferguson Learn award, humans and the records specific behavior to find residents, according to which brings of fossils found are out even more about the the press release. the total very large, it gives evolution of the female “For the upcoming Lindenwood scientists like VanSickle body,” VanSickle said. academic year, commitment the opportunity to ask Lindenwood University to $925,000,” will provide partial said Evans. scholarships to up to The details 25 qualifying students of the program LUGSA date auction from the school districts and criteria Photo by Mai Urai of Riverview Gardens, are still being The Ameristar group donated $25,000 to help Ferguson proves successful: Page 5 Ferguson-Florissant, discussed and students continue their education. LCIE hosts speakers to aid students and other Information presentations as Management, serves Connor Johnson Technology topics. an opportunity for as a board member Staff Reporter To help students grasp instructors to connect of the St. Louis Data subjects, Kelley invites with students by sharing Warehouse Institute, and Mike Foster, vice guest speakers working fresh perspectives and was formerly associated president of information in IT to share stories and insights of industry with companies such as management and projects from the real- leaders and professionals. Energizer, Scottrade and analytics at Reinsurance world marketplace. “My motto is to Edward Jones. Group of America, “As instructors, we ‘Remain Teachable’. Foster’s presentation, presentated to Steve cannot be an expert Guest speakers are a “Using Information to Kelley’s class on on everything, so it great way for LCIE Drive Results,” addressed Tuesday, Feb. 24. is good to have guest students to interact with information management Kelley is an adjunct speakers who offer other professionals and business intelligence, professor with the LCIE new and updated topics outside the classroom intelligence capabilities, Photo by Kelby Lorenz program, and he teaches on opportunities and and to network.” strategies of reporting, Shane Bosillo dances during his introduction at classes about project adds credibility to our Foster, the latest speaker analytics, trends in the LU Gay Straight Alliance Date Auction. management, earned lectures,” said Kelley. has worked for over 16 information management value management Kelley sees these years in Information and roles. Page 2 March 3, 2015

avies an D ath on J y b o t OPINIONS o h P The following Dorm cameras pose a dilemma opinions are Jonathan Davies The risks of invading our criminal activity from occurring, categorized into Opinions Editor privacy when we already have if not help incriminate responsible three sections: Camera introduction restricted visitation, is symbolic individuals. Security can more to Guffey dorm poses all of tightening the noose around accurately review dorm safety. Campus students with many unanswered our already limited dorm life There are drawbacks though, questions. Will this be extended experience. I propose a future having students in dorms at all to all the dorms? This answer is trade-off by the university. times allows for a larger possibility undoubtedly yes. Is this an invasion Remove limited visitation by of rape and inconsiderate loud Lifestyle of our privacy? No, because no one adding cameras, followed by noise to be a potential problem. leaves their doors open anyway. implementing ID scanning. Overall, the poor execution Social media led to a huge This would allow RA’s by giving no warning to students responsive debate. Almost and desk sitters to continue is what made this issue to be Government Campus 30 students argued their enforcing regulations. more prevalent. Big Brother is views from all perspectives. The benefits cannot be avoided. watching you anyway, so get Clearly this is a topic of interest. 24/7 surveillance will severely deter used to it. End of discussion.

Spellmann’s cafe is improving people have judged “Grab ‘n’ Go” half an hour later... Irina Auge Termens Spellmann’s cafeteria Sam Horstmeier or she would really be to stop by Grab ‘n’ seen out of any food food, I honestly think able to make it to class Go and get to class on service here, moving Staff Reporter Staff Reporter that this changes by the top of the hour. time, provided you’re as quickly as possible I have noticed that are making a lot of Of the many times At 12:53 p.m., a not released early. and being friendly lately at Spellmann’s students happier. which I have come by group of two guys and Some may say that comes easy to them. Cafeteria some things In my opinion, I Grab ‘n’ Go to get my a girl walked in with that’s not why they go Point being, with a had changed. Now, still think that if we food in a rush, around backpacks having there, and that this new service that is, beyond students have the had more choices on half of them have just come from class. Hunt Brothers Pizza all effort, ineffective opportunity not just to protein people will be not owned up to the By three minutes is better than Evans, in getting the quantity drink Cranberry juice healthier and better name “grab, and go.” after classes are out, it is so they come to take of students requesting and orange juice but looking but besides Early last week I not unusual for the line a seat and eat without lunch their food between pineapple and some that, Spellmann’s decided to write on this to be wrapped over to any time restrictions – classes, and students more other flavors too! cafeteria is always topic and did a miniature the Butler balcony steps. which in fact is typically arrive to pack the loft Furthermore, by crowded at noon, it is study of my own – I By the time I saw they what I do myself. with no time restriction the pizza stand there nice to find something timed how long it took were requesting their I would also like (causing delay for is a “cooked in the different to eat everyday from Student A to get food items it was 1 p.m. to point out that the those with class). moment” stand that especially when they from the back of the line on the dot, therefore workers are some of the Should this be Grab workers prepare cook it in front of you. to the front, and if he rendering it ineffective best employees that I’ve ‘n’ Go, or Butler Café? something different in And, by the way, front of you everyday. who doesn’t love Since a lot of the fortune cookies? Government Tangle the super rich Buying government is big business Cole Figus prevent another liberal will economically hurt Staff Reporter president from acting on Canada and America with the safety net climate change. because the distribution Big Business’ objective That’s not far from the economies involved in Cole Figus But at least I am aware of is to make money, total amount of money oil transportation will Staff Reporter my shortcomings, and as such I while government’s Mitt Romney raised be eliminated as the oil appreciate the taxes I pay whether objective is to make life throughout his 2012 gets bypassed directly America has an unhealthy for sales or income taxes, or social better for humans, and, presidential campaign. to Houston for export obsession for laissez-faire net programs like Social Security as such, government Last month, across the Atlantic capitalism, but what are the results because they allow me to happily must inherently and Republican presidential Ocean to non-American of blind trust in the market? give back to society while doing fundamentally be anti- hopefuls flocked to a markets. We’re finding out with news reports literally- not figuratively-nothing. business because their summit hosted by the Keystone is an anti- that between 91 and 99 percent of Taxes are civic responsibility purposes are so often Koch brothers to suck up human plan for a rich, all new generated income in recent because government does what no one at odds with each other. and realign their political foreign oil company years has gone to the one-percent. else can do or wants to do for the needy. Unfortunately Big beliefs in accordance to make money at the So if society is only suckling the I’d even happily support higher Business has bought with Koch ideology, expense of humanity. already-super rich who is going taxes because I feel strongly Republican ideology. proof that a Republican Global warming is not to take care of society’s needy? that the safety net, healthcare, Acting on climate president will eagerly a hoax. Are oligarchical rich people going and infrastructure in this country change is a perfect sell America. There are no super to band together and finance the safety should be dramatically improved, example: cleaning our More proof is that rich scientists spending net they want government to untangle? even if the improvements do planet is pro-human, but one of Republicans’ anywhere near $900 Nope, they want to metaphorically not directly affect my life. decidedly anti-business. top goals is to pass the million on our elections. sit on giant mounds of gold piled An example of selfishness I loathe It is obvious that Keystone Pipeline so Every scientist high like phallic monuments. is the disgust many people have with Republican ideology has that a Canadian company combined has nowhere By definition rich people are rich the idea of giving to the homeless. been bought because the can make money taking near that much money because they do not spend their money. They excuse themselves from charity overwhelming science American land, including to buy a green candidate. The Koch brothers hate taxes and with assumptions that homeless behind global warming Native American tribal To anyone that believes socialism, but they are estimated people will spend the money on drugs has subtly shifted land, which, mind you, that global warming is a to be worth about $50 billion each. and alcohol… so does everyone else! Republican talking is both sovereign and leftist conspiracy: check What are they doing with that money? If they get drunk or high I points from “climate nonnegotiable territory, your pockets… are you a They are planning on spending $900 support their night of temporary change is a liberal hoax” to build a pipeline that billionaire? No? million to buy America’s government relief from poverty and suffering. to “I’m not a scientist.” leaves America on the I regret to inform you and lower taxes for themselves. I am not a great person. I just Chief among the hook for inevitable that you have been duped I am going to use myself recognize that government can do government-buying climate and pollution by people with economic as an example: I am selfish. what I personally do not want to do. super rich are the oil consequences with no interests in continuing I have big plans in life that do And I do not throw a fit when my billionaire Koch brothers, genuine benefits. the destruction of our not involve spending all my time tax money gets used for people with who are planning to raise Keystone is not a comfortable existence on and energy on helping the needy. obviously worse lives than mine. nearly $900 million to jobs plan, and it actually Earth. Kansas repeals a much needed executive order on their sexual orientation is misguided at best and and was inducted into the legal system to help the Jonathan Hansell malicious at worst. I am not a proponent of same-sex government keep records, deal with taxes, and the Contributing Writer marriage, but I see these two issues as very different. like. At its core it is a religious practice, though, and The difference between gay rights and same- must be treated as more than simply a secular bond. Recently, Kansas Governor Sam Brownback sex marriage to me is the religious implications of That said, in the social and economic realms, sexual repealed an executive order from Kathleen Sebelius, marriage. orientation is no reason to deny anyone employment. which prohibited discrimination based on sexual A job is nothing more than a social construct for the Luckily, no one is likely to actually be fired as a orientation when it comes to state positions and jobs. purpose of completing a task and receiving monetary result of this repealing because protections still exist This is utterly wrong. To deprive people of a compensation in return. on the federal level and thus, anyone who was fired secular, economic and social position based solely Marriage, however, began as a religious practice could and should file a federal civil case. March 3, 2015 Page 3 OPINIONS What is our purpose? Lifestyle Tyler Jeffers our understanding, and as we become Staff Reporter more intelligent, we can humbly look at the world with a new perspective Tackling the big question. Why and ask “Perhaps meaning isn’t We never truly know are we here? What is our purpose? Is something we find, but something we an interesting idea but, was his turn. From all of there any meaning to our lives? This create for ourselves.” Irina Auge Termens the motivational speech this experience, I could universal inquiry into purpose and Humans are scared of what we don’t Staff Reporter was not the main reason see that sometimes we meaning has been something we have understand or fail to comprehend. As I am enrolled in five we were doing it. do not know others all asked ourselves and challenged we make progress, people will be classes this semester The main reason that well because when other individuals over and over again. afraid and slow to change but as some and all of them are to me seemed to be we think we know I don’t claim to have an answer, but adopt these changes, eyes will be honestly highly overcoming our fears. someone, that someone even more so, I want to encourage the opened. The very first time in human interesting. In my class, you could does something that read to wonder if they are asking the history are we capable of creating I think that I will see all different types of you did not expect at right question. monumental feats of achievement. learn a lot in these people. all. “What do you mean?” you may We look at all the wonderful things weeks that I have left at I remember that the Because of this respond, “Of course it’s the right in our world and it is easy to create Lindenwood. teacher asked if there reason, I think today question. The search for meaning has purpose for ourselves. Loving our Even though all of were any volunteers I’m in college; we are always been at the heart of human family and friends, celebrating our my classes are teaching and some people were always expecting what behavior.” careers, experiencing the beauty of me something I need but a student that is others will do, guessing Perhaps that could be valid argument art, following our passions, all these in order to be better, I always volunteering actions, people, plans in years past however as the human things and more are created by human remember that the other and he doesn’t seem but experiences like species evolves, new technologies and hand. Ultimately, we only know for day, all of the students ashamed to speak at all, this speech show us energies will become available to us sure that we have one life to live. I for my communication he wasn’t one. that we never have through our own understanding. All challenge everyone reading this to class we had to do a On the other hand, a to be surprised or of the medical sciences, progressive impact the world in a manner in which motivational speech. student that is always disappointed because in technological advances, and increased you make a positive impact. Live and Since I love to doing jokes and talking the end, we will never communication are an extension of create purpose and be happy now. motivate others I loudly did not even know. thought that would be want to do it when it Respect regardless of religion She still doesn’t want to sleep with you If you are a Christian Satanism, Atheism, are so incredibly horny between a man and Tyler Tousley Tyler Tousley that is great, Christianity Islam or Catholicism. that you absolutely have woman— where the man Staff Reporter Staff Reporter does a lot of good for a If all your to get, then masturbate. If is the one getting upset— I don’t have a religion. lot of people. conversation is doing is In talking to some of my you don’t want to do that, but it is not exclusive to I am not a Christian, I am If you are talking making the other person lady friends with serious then shut up and deal with those relationships. There not Catholic, I am not a to somebody about it uncomfortable, chances boyfriends, it seemed like the fact that your partner are women who get mad Satanist and I am not an and they are clearly are that you will not be a common experience for is just not in the mood. about it, there are men Atheist. I respect all of uncomfortable or the converting them to your their boyfriends to get mad Everybody has different who get mad about it, these religions, however. conversation is just a belief system and now or pout when the girls do sex drives and you have there are third-gender Having an open shouting match, you that person probably no not want to have sex. This to respect that, especially people who get mad about discussion about religion need to stop. If you are an longer wants to spend causes the girls to have sex if you are in a sexual it, and all of differing is a healthy way to Atheist, that is awesome. much more time with with them just because it relationship with a person. sexualities. The bottom express your own views You do not need to go you than they have to. seems easier than dealing Getting mad or upset that line is that if you plan to and learn about the around telling every Religions can do with the reparations of not somebody won’t have have and continue having views of somebody religious person that great things, but it’s putting out. If you get mad sex with you shows how a sexual relationship with with a differing opinion. they are wrong or stupid also perfectly fine to not at your partner for not little respect you have for somebody, you absolutely What should not happen for having their beliefs. agree with the school of having sex with you, there that person and his or her have to respect their body is forcing your views on This goes for every thought, just don’t be an is some maturing that body. This is an extremely and their boundaries somebody else. religion, be it Buddhism, asshole. needs to take place. If you common occurrence within the bedroom. On thefence no Should Lindenwood sponsor yes Samuel Horstmeier Cole Figus Staff Reporter product endorsement? Staff Reporter

In some cases, product endorsement not needed to endorse anything or I do not see many problems with LU danger is that LU might lose focus on can be great! has their anybody to fund those projects. using corporate sponsorship as a means the educational part of its purpose and “Pepsi Arena”; and South Africa is home I’ve so far only spoken about the to make its campus better for students, realign its energies on fundraising, but to the “Coca-Cola Dome.” But what beer option, but even if we were to side because it is a private university, and by if self-control is practiced sponsorship does product endorsement really mean? with a company who does not produce all means can do whatever it wants. In could be a valuable tool for quick Exclusivity tips the scale in my opinion any age restrictive or controversial doing so LU should probably exercise expansion and improvement. There that this University is not the place to products, my position of not binding caution with which companies it are many things that probably the house any form of product endorsement. the university to one individual brand or will associate itself in order to avoid university and students alike would By that I mean, should Lindenwood manufacturer could be vital in the future embarrassment if a sponsoring company love to have, an aquatic center being the decide to build a pool on campus and should Lindenwood continue to expand. causes a national , or awkward top idea in my head, and if its creation name it the “Anheuser Busch Pool”, Product endorsement for a hypocritical situations, such as if beer and construction could be realized with Lindenwood would likely have to sign university can be very similar to company sponsored this dry-campus just a corporate logo labeled on its front, a legally binding contract to only sell endorsement by a celebrity, in that university. I am all for it. Anheuser Busch beers should they begin it can be very poorly managed. Already some of LU’s dorm halls are The J. Scheidegger Center’s creation selling alcohol at their sporting events. For example, McDonald’s is typically named after financial benefactors, so it’s was clearly helped by the titular J. Firstly, if Lindenwood decides to notorious for unhealthy food. Though not like LU has been financially pure up Scheidegger, and I do not feel like LU start selling beers at sporting events, they’ve been working on it, is it right for to now. Sponsorship is a good way for sold out or lost its integrity. I have one of the last problems we need is them to pay big money and have olympic companies to give back to communities utilized that building almost every day to be obligated to sell only one kind. athletes endorsing their food. These athletes and sponsor educational experiences I have been here at LU, and I have no Secondly, Lindenwood has been train day in and day out, and yet help sell for students, and an even better way doubt that my educational and social constructing buildings and athletic a product which their crowd should know for LU to become a more impressive experience would have been much complexes for years now and have better than to associate themselves with. educational institution. The obvious worse without it.

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Letter to the Editor Photo Challenge of the Week Dear Editor, When I opened the February 17 edition Cover to Unlikely of The Legacy, I was Cover Friendships horrified to find an article which appeared This week’s What is the most to be contesting the winning image, unlikely friendship statement that “Fifty submitted by you’ve seen? A dog Shades of Grey” Christie Sielfleisch, and a cat? A pair of portrays an abusive showcases her escaped llamas: one relationship. hopes for what to black and one white? A little research do when the sun Send your photos shows that “Fifty finally returns. to Visual Editor Kelby Shades” definitely Happy Read Lorenz at KLL786@ portrays an abusive Across America lionmail(...) by relationship but hides Week! Pick up Friday, March 6 for it under the guise of your favorite book a chance to enter the BDSM. This is hurtful this week! contest. to many people, who may believe that a Photo entries may be staged or edited for lighting, color correction and cropping. Please dangerous relationship include some details about your subject. is acceptable because “it’s just BDSM.” Not only that, but those who see the problem with “Fifty Shades” may believe People of all BDSM follows this example. This is Lindenwood damaging to the entire community. BDSM is all about Q: What is the hardest thing you have Q: What is your favorite book and consent. One motto is ever done? why? RACK: risk- accepted A: “I want to say running the 300-yard A: “I’m really not a reader, but I consensual kink. hurdles in championships my senior would say ‘The Eleven Powers Partners use safewords, year. I spent a solid three years training of Leaders’ by Jorge Valdano. It which allow them to just for that moment.” inspired me to study actual business withdraw consent, and taught me basic life skills.” which their partner must honor at the Stephen Hawkes, Sophomore Jose DeVal, Freshman risk of being shunned from the community. Q: What is your greatest achievement? Q: What is your favorite song and In contrast, in chapter A: “My greatest achievement is when I why? 12 of the book, Ana used to figure skate. I feel like it brought A: “Smash by Starbomb. It has a withdraws her consent me closer to where I am now because very funny story in the lyrics of the and Christian responds I was able to get more friends and do song. The music video is also very with “if you struggle, something that I loved.” funny and I like it a lot.” I’ll tie your feet too. If you scream, Anastasia, Billy Richard, Sophomore I’ll gag you.” Cindy Matlock, Junior That’s not BDSM, that’s nonconsensual sex, aka rape. Across Down The author of the 1. Men’s basketball 2. Women’s basketball article claims that seed in MIAA seed in MIAA “horror films support Headlines & History tournament tournament becoming a murdering 5. “Smoke + Mirrors” 3. Feminist Biologist psychopath.” Horror March 3 Crossword band who spoke at LU on films highlight the 8. Lindenwood’s first Feb. 27 horror of murder. They student publication 4. LU has announced don’t romanticize 10. Reinsurance $625,000 in them. Similarly Group of America’s scholarships to up to 25 superhero films VP of Information students in this area encourage people to be Management and 6. Men’s residence hall a good person; I don’t Analytics with recently installed see what’s wrong with 11. Many Criminal cameras that. Justice classes can be 7. School for His opinion that “it found here Anthropology, Biology, is not for any group of 13. Legacy/Lindenlink Psychology and more individuals to tell us Design Chief 9. Fats that raise the the singular purpose 15. MIAA Washburn Low Density Lipoprotein or theme of a work University’s nickname 12. Jubilee Hall, of at” is uninformed. completed in 1908, The several active was renamed to this in members of the 1917 BDSM community, 14. Richard the ____, which I have discussed King of England from this topic with, agree 1189 to 1199 that “Fifty Shades” portrays an abusive relationship and is horribly damaging to the community. Shelters and graveyards are full of women who meet their Hint: own Christian Grey. Most of the answers can be Real-life relationships found within this issue of like Christian and the Legacy. Ana’s have no happy endings.

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P recent partnership with the community. LUGSA hosts its first-ever date auction by Schmeiderer and GSA Cassie Kibens president Ethan Miller. Staff Reporter “We thought it would LU’s Gay Straight be cool to have people Alliance hosted their of any gender bidding first-ever date auction on other people of any Thursday, Feb. 26 in gender,” Schmeiderer the Anheuser-Busch said. Leadership Room in the LUGSA and its Spellmann Center more than 50 members More than 50 people meet Monday nights in settled to a hush when Spellmann 3115 at 8 p.m. GSA event planner to discuss business before Clara Schmeiderer and diving into discussion Secretary and Treasurer about events in the news Nick Simmons took the relating to their cause. stage as the night’s hosts. Simmons joined GSA The event featured 17 because he wanted to students from multiple be able to “get the clubs campus organizations name out there and Photo by Kelby Lorenz waiting to be bought for spread awareness for the Silhouettes of three students waiting to be bought at last Thursday’s Date Auction a date in order to raise LGBT community and to money for a high school be a part of the movement and they’re all just really Pride Prom in St. Charles. that’s going on.” fun to be around,” said At the end of the This included events Reigelsberger. “It’ll be auction, Simmons and like the “Coming Out” a really fun group date Schmeiderer were put on series and now the date too.” the auction block by their auction. After raising more than fellow peers. Junior Katie $500 through the auction, “We’re hoping that Reigelsberger, who was Miller was happy with people realize that we auctioned for the highest the successful evening. do have the Gay Straight bid of the evening, was “I really enjoyed the Alliance on campus excited about the event little banter [Clara and and that we’re fun and and could not wait for Nick] had back and like to do fun things,” the prize group date: a forth,” Miller said about Schmeiderer said. bonfire that will take the hosts for the night. The event came about place mid-March. “They did a really good Photo by Kelby Lorenz after some brainstorming “It was a lot of fun job.” Sophomore Jordan Baner shows himself off for the auction. Professor celebrates St. Louis’ musical history in new book Daniel Rottlaender of bands that played in original band members, the book also features Staff Reporter the City Hall building their family members, some bands from the during his childhood. or acquaintances and got 1930s and 1960s. Cowboy outfits, “Back in my background information The book gives its 1950s haircuts and many childhood, I used to go about those music groups. readers the opportunity black and white photos. to my grandmother’s city “In the first place, I to explore many popular Kenneth Johnson, a hall every weekend,” collected those photos for artists whose music has profesor of education at Johnson said. “That was my family,” he explained. been around for years, Lindenwood University, the place where adults “I wanted my grandkids as well as unknown has spent the last 14 and young people came to have something that bands that were only years reliving the 1940s together to eat, drink, visit tells them the story of our together for a short time. and 1950s as research for and, of course, dance. family. However, over “Moonlight Serenade his new book “Moonlight Since I spent most of my all those years people to City Lights,” a 152- Serenade to City Lights: childhood there, the City kept telling me to make a page hardcover print, is Rare Images of Bands Hall was my ‘good night’ book out of those photos not available in stores, and Orchestras from music on the weekend.” and now, after 14 years but can be bought the Dance Hall Era in For 14 years, Johnson of collecting pictures from Johnson’s office: Missouri,” published has collected photos and doing research, Room 312 in Roemer by Reedy Press. of several musicians I finally published Hall, for $35. Johnson Since his grandmother who played in the it,” said Johnson. can be contacted via Photo by Kelby Lorenz was the owner of St. St. Louis City Hall. Besides bands from e-mail at kjohnson@ Johnson presents his new book exploring the Louis City Hall, Johnson During those years, the City Hall’s heydays moonlightserenade-to- St. Louis music scene through the 1940s and started to collect photos he got in contact with in the 1940s and 1950s, citylights.com.

FREE Think you’re PREGNANT? Briefs Bad timing? A speaker from the The Campus Activities The Delta Zeta and The National Satanic Temple visited Board will be hosting two Tri Sigma sororities will Symphony of Mexico Young Auditorium events promising fun for invite students to enjoy performed a free concert We can help. last night to dispel students who choose to free cookies on Thursday, at the Lindenwood common misconceptions participate in the Evans March 5, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Theatre last night at 636-724-1200 surrounding Atheistic Common Dining Hall on in Evans Commons 8 p.m. Read full coverage Satanism in a speech Friday, March 6. to celebrate LU’s of the performance on presented by the From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., panhellenic community. Lindenlink.com. Anthropology/Social Asian food will be served Interest Club. Read full in the Evans Atrium for The St. Louis Entrepreneur Mark coverage of the event on students to enjoy at the Philharmonic Orchestra, Cuban and political Saturday hours available Lindenlink.com. Eat Sushi event. accompanied by the commentator Ann Students will get to Choirs of Lindenwood, Coulter have signed on to Walk-ins welcome Kanye West announced show their voice talents, will perform a sold star as the president and 205 N. 5th Street - Suite 209 on Twitter the name of or belt favorite songs, out performance in the vice president in the third his upcoming album: “So at Karaoke Night that Lindenwood Theatre installment of Syfy’s www.birthrightstcharles.org Help Me God.” evening from 6-8 p.m. Friday at 8 p.m. “Sharknado” series. Page 6 March 3, 2015 Culture

Cartoon by Rachel Schuldt LU Film Series Review Album Review The importance of fat “The Good, The Bad, The Weird” Imagine Dragons “Smoke + Mirrors” Brendan Ochs Check the ingredients for Staff Reporter partially hydrogenated vegetable oil. Recent budget. The movie is a Unsaturated, saturated, studies are combating Devin King blast from start to finish. While this album and trans fats are what the claim that saturated Staff Reporter Devin Durbin The comedy is more akin Staff Reporter delves into different we most often see on fats are unhealthy, yet Inspired by the western to a slapstick style, and styles of music, there is nutrition labels. Other there is no significant classic of a similar name, the action is made up of Take what you know a coherent chord running less represented fats are evidence to support that “The Good, The Bad, the best “gun fu” scenes about Imagine Dragons through this album. “I’m monounsaturated and they are healthy either. The Weird” is a South I have witnessed. The from their freshman So Sorry” takes the dial polyunsaturated fats. Unsaturated fats Korean action-comedy modern, yet nostalgic, release, “Night Visions,” and turns it up to 11. Trans fats raise the are the good kind. with much to enjoy in its wild west-inspired and throw it out the With the title track, LDL (Low Density On a molecular level, ridiculousness. cinematography is window. the group takes a feather Lipoprotein), which is saturated fats have a flat Taking place in rural beautiful. The characters, With their latest effort, out of its own hat and bad cholesterol, and structure which allows China, very similar to however, are somewhat “Smoke + Mirrors,” the channels Coldplay with a lower the HDL (High fat to build on top of one the American Old West, two-dimensional, Nevada natives delve soft falsetto chorus tinged Density Lipoprotein), another. Unsaturated fats, the film tells the story of sticking to one attribute, deeper into their stadium with electronic musings. which is good cholesterol. on the other hand, have a bounty hunter, a bandit but this is more rock roots and take on Imagine Dragons In the U.S., nutrition a double bond between and a comical thief who acceptable. Overall, the sonic landscapes that are refuses to release the labels are allowed to read two carbons, which wrestle over a map that film is made for fans heavier and bigger than exact same album over 0 trans fat if the food causes a kink in the leads to untold riches.The of western movies and anything they have done and over. “Smoke + consumed contains less structure keeping them story itself is somewhat those who want a good, before. Mirrors” can seem than 0.5 grams. If you eat from building on each interesting, but is not the unserious action movie. While the same tone inconsistent, but through three meals a day seven other, which is why they main attraction. It is the “The Good, The as “Night Visions” still multiple listens it comes days a week and in each are better for you. This action that showcases Bad, The Weird” will exists on this album, such together as something meal there are 0.4 grams applies for polysaturated the film’s talent. Many will be shown at Young as in the songs “Shots” soulful. of trans fat, 8.4 grams of and monounsaturated glorious action scenes Auditorium on Friday, and “I Bet My Life,” the I suppose that is where trans fat was consumed fats as well, such as fish, and explosive fights March 6 at 7 p.m. as part electronic pop anthems the title comes from, over the period of a vegetable and nut oils. show the movie’s large of the LU Film Series. are subdued. because what we see week. This, over a long These fats can increase is distorted and ever- period of time, increases your HDL and lower changing. We see what risk for heart disease your LDL, leading Fashion is unique, just like you they want us to see. and atherosclerosis. to a healthier you. Let us not be sexist okay, because it is one Kelby Lorenz here: men do it as well. outfit, on one day, during Visuals Editor When two guys are one year, that nobody Fashion is meant to wearing the same gray will remember even a be unique, not robotic. hoodie, black sweatpants week from then. Use Unless you are wearing and Air Jordans, there your outfits, hairstyles a shiny silver jumpsuit, is a major problem. and makeup to state in which case you should Fashion allows us exactly who you are. New on Netflix hop in your DeLorean to be bold, confident I challenge you to show Devin Durbin and go back to the 1980s, and whatever other your personality through Staff Reporter because we do not want emotions we want to the way you dress. Wear that here anymore. convey. Do not be afraid your bright blue pants, It is all too obvious to experiment with white dress shirt, black Movies Television Editor’s Pick that society has gotten your clothing options. tie and beanie with your Groundhog Day House of Cards stuck in a fashion rut. It Mix and match your hipster glasses. Wear The Interview seems like so many have patterns, colors, textures your blue jeans, black (1993) PG - Phil (Bill (2013) - The R gone to the dark side of and prints to uncover t-shirt and tennis shoes if Murray) is a weather conniving Frank fashion and have begun new and exciting looks. that is your style. If you man searching for Underwood (Golden the perfect day in Globe winner Kevin copying another person’s Now, here’s the thing: are the sporty type, then Punxsutawney as Spacey) returns for outfit, down to the same some days you may try wear your sweatpants he relives the titular the third season I imagine writers/ exact pair of black yoga something new, and and hoodies, but do not holiday on a loop of this diabolical, directors Seth Ro- pants and mint green it just does not work. be afraid to mix it up. over and over and epic original Netflix gen and Evan Gold- oversized sweaters. That is more than Let your personal over and over and series inspired by a berg, who I usually over and over... British series. find to be brilliant, tastes overtake your purposefully made wardrobe, to where Top Gun The Red Road this comedy the you wear something dumbest movie of that is purely you. (1986) PG - Maverick (2014) - Sheriff their career instead (a young Tom Cruise) Harold Jensen of the bold commen- Fashion is not meant struggles with tary it could have to be a “one outfit fits falls in love with his teacher while family issues and been just to save all” scenario. Instead, attending a school keeping tabs on two their butts from the fashion is meant to for the best pilots rival communities: very man they tar- be an expression of in the Navy, where the small town he get in the film: North grew up in and the Korean dictator Kim your inner feelings he learns more Jong-un (Randall than typical flying neighboring home of and emotions, so the Ramapo Indians. Park). let them show. lessons. Just be you. March 3, 2015 Page 7 z n e r o L

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P Michigan, Illinois State and Illinois-Chicago this past Saturday. Eastern Michigan took home the top prize. Lions skate into national tournament only two of the 42 National Championship. “All of the returning Roy White shots on net to pass. “The only thing that players know this Staff Reporter “The impact that I have will change are the disappointment from Last weekend the Lions made thus far however teams that we play. We last year and have Men’s Hockey team big it is, I just look at it played very well over the worked hard this season won their third CSCHL like my job,” Hails said. playoffs and we need to for it not to happen Playoff Championship. “As most hockey use the momentum that again,” said Hails. The No. 3 Lions fans know, goalies we gained,” said Hails. Coming off a great made it to finals after cannot win games on The ninth ranked season, the CSCHL beating No. 2 Robert their own; we depend Lions start their Championship and Morris 2-1 in overtime. on the rest of the team championship in the last year’s loss in the The following day they to execute their jobs.” second round against National Championship topped No. 1 Ohio With the CSCHL No. 8 Adrian University bring more “focus” to the University 3-2 to Championship in the at 4 p.m. on Saturday. dressing room, the Lions seal the championship. books, the Lions aren’t The Lions were look to make it to the Freshman goalie resting yet. This Thursday, knocked out of last final game on Tuesday Michael Hails won the the Lions depart for year’s National at 7 p.m. for their second Photo by Aeriel Niccum championship MVP Strongsville, Ohio, for Championship by Rhode trophy of the season and Riley Spraggs (24) chases the puck against ASU. award after allowing the ACHA Division I Island in the first round. walk away with a feeling Wrestling continues Women’s hockey swept out postseason competition of CHA playoffs Brayden Parker title over McKendree Staff Reporter University’s Darren Roy White Less than two minutes Wynn in an 8-4 decision. Staff Reporter after LU had equalized Continuing an already Junior Terrel Wilbourn the score, Penn State accomplished postseason, (149 lbs.) continued The Lindenwood scored again to regain the the Lindenwood the momentum with a women’s hockey team lead. wrestling team finished 9-5 decision over Larry traveled to Penn State This lead was extended fourth overall at the Bomstad to capture third this weekend for a best to 3-1 after another goal Chase’s NCAA Super Regional place. of three series in the by the Nittany Lions sports corner Tournament in Mankato, Senior Derrick Weller first round of the CHA minutes later. Minnesota. The Lions (157 lbs.) dropped a 0-1 Playoffs, falling in both Lindenwood couldn’t Opinion by Chase Stewart (89.5) were 24 points decision to SCSU’s Clint contests to end its season. find any momentum for behind cross-city rival Poster as the runner- The first game was a 1-0 the rest of the game and up in his weight class. loss for LU coming by was eliminated from While I’ve written NBA best 47-12 and are (114.0) who placed first. Meanwhile, McArdle way of a power play goal the playoffs after being plenty about the NFL 10 games ahead of the “This shows how tough finished fourth to Nick in the first period. swept in the first round. and the NHL in this next team in the Eastern our region is,” senior Burghardt of Maryville, Although Lindenwood The women’s season column of late, I feel Conference, the Chicago John McArdle (184 lbs.) giving up an 5-8 decision. goalie Nicole Hensley is now at an end with an as if I have neglected Bulls. Paul Millsap, Jeff said. “Even with only Although Lindenwood made an impressive 22 overall record of 10-21-2 another sport that I Teague, and Al Horford four [national] qualifiers only came away with one saves, that one power and a conference record love: basketball. While have paced the Hawks we are still right there champion, advancing to play goal doomed the of 7-11-2. many (myself included) thus far in the season, with the best teams in the nationals is the ultimate Lions and put them into What seemed to be prefer to watch college and Atlanta looks like country.” goal for the individual a hole for the following a major impact in their basketball over a team built for a run Competition was wrestlers. game. season and the playoffs professional, I still to the NBA Finals. spread over two days, “It means everything After Friday’s loss, was their inability to have a soft spot in my While there is still with championship to me,” McArdle said. the Lions looked to game win in another team’s heart for the NBA. plenty of the regular rounds being held Sunday “It means my dream two for their chance to stadium. The Lions away With that being season remaining, and afternoon. Wrestlers were of being a national keep their playoff hopes record was 3-11-2. said, the NBA season a long journey to the not only playing for team champion is still alive alive. Despite losing a few has been exciting and championship still ahead points, but also to stretch and that I have a great However, just over two impactful seniors, the surprising in many for both the Warriors and their season further, as opportunity to make that minutes into the game, main concern for the ways thus far, and I the Hawks, the two clubs the top four finishers happen and cap off my Penn State scored their Lions seems to be to am looking forward to are to be commended in each weight class career.” first goal, and gained the improve away from the the final stretch of the for their stellar advanced to the national The NCAA National momentum. Lindenwood Ice Arena. regular season these performances thus far. championship. Championships will be Lyndsay Kirkham If that accomplished next couple of months. While there is no Four Lions were able March 13-14 in St. Louis, scored Lindenwood’s with next year’s team, The incredible play shortage of other talented to advance to the national Missouri. This brings an only goal of the weekend the Lions will have an of the Atlanta Hawks in and capable teams in tournament and senior opportunity for the Lions off an assist from Carrie opportunity to extend the Eastern Conference each conference, the Kyle Webb (144 lbs.) led to complete an already Atkinson nine minutes their playoff experiences and the Golden teams that I believe the way with a regional successful campaign. after the first goal. in the years to come. State Warriors in the have the best shot at Western Conference dismantling the Hawks has surprised many and the Warriors’ dreams Briefs up to this point. of a title are the Dallas With a young star Mavericks in the Western The men’s lacrosse who seems to get better Conference, and the team won at home with each progressing Cleveland Cavaliers in Sunday afternoon 15-3 season, Stephen Curry, the Eastern Conference. over Colorado State- it is no surprise that the The Mavericks are a Pueblo. The two teams Warriors are playing team loaded with talented were forced to battle the great basketball up to and experience, and with snowy conditions on the this point, but with a the recent addition on LU campus. 45-11 record at the time Amar’e Stoudemire, of this writing and a who is without a doubt The stretch of canceled four-game lead over the past his prime, yet still or postponed softball Memphis Grizzlies in remains a talented player, games reached 12 due the Western Conference, I think the Mavericks are to unfavorable weather the Warriors are a team that could make conditions over the to be commended a run in the playoffs weekend. for exceeding all at the end of the year. expectations thus far. While the Cavs The men’s volleyball While the Warriors’ started the season team won a pair of tremendous play has slowly, they are simply games on the road 3-0 been surprising to some too talented to be written against degree, it is the Atlanta off at this point in the and Loyola University Hawks in the Eastern season with Lebron Chicago. The team Conference who have James and Kyrie Irving. returns to action at home set the league ablaze. Watch out for them on Feb. 7. The Hawks are an come playoff time. Page 8 March 3, 2015 sports 2015 MIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament #1 Northwest Missouri 3/5 12:00 p.m. Phil Brahm Conference record: 15-4 3/2 7:00 p.m. Staff Reporter 3/7 12:00 p.m. NWMS leads the conference in field goal percentage and three-point percentage, shooting 49 percent in both categories. After closing out the season with a 10 point win over Central Missouri, the Bearcats are currently riding a 3/8 1:00 p.m. nine-game winning streak. 3/5 2:15 p.m.

3/2 7:00 p.m. #2 Central Missouri 3/5 6:00 p.m. Conference record: 14-5 3/2 7:00 p.m. Winning eight of their last 10 games, CMU is looking to redeem a quarterfinal exit in last year’s conference tournament. The Mules sit at the top of the conference in field goal percentage, shooting 3/7 2:15 p.m. better than 50 percent from Graphic by Phil Brahm the field over the course of the season. 3/5 8:15 p.m.

3/2 7:00 p.m. #3 Missouri Southern #7 Central Oklahoma #11 Southwest Baptist Conference record: 12-7 #5 Pittsburg State #9 Fort Hays State Conference record: 12-7 Conference record: 12-7 Conference record: 9-10 Conference record: 6-13 Beating Lindenwood and Pittsburg State as part of a Losing their last three, Pitt Closing out the season with Losing four of their last Ending somewhat of a rough three-game winning streak to State went from a potential four-straight wins, UCO joined five, FHSU has the biggest season, SBU closed out its close out the season with a 12-7 third seed to hosting a first the five-way tie for fourth place. hill to climb heading into the season with three consecutive conference record, MSSU is round game. Despite the recent While they received a seventh tournament. Despite struggling losses. Despite their record, getting hot at the right time. The slump, the Gorillas are 6-4 in seed, the Bronchos hold key in the later part of their season, the Bearcats lead the MIAA in defending MIAA champs have games decided by five points or wins over Lindenwood, Central the Tigers managed to take offensive rebounds with just the highest scoring offense in fewer and have key wins over Missouri, Pittsburg State and Northwest Missouri to overtime under 10 per game. They have conference, averaging 76 points Northwest Missouri, Nebraska- Nebraska-Kearney. They and ended with a single-digit only won one game this season per game Kearney and Central Oklahoma. lead the league in defensive deficit against Central Missouri. against the MIAA top-four seeds. rebounds as well. #6 Nebraska-Kearney #8 Washburn #10 Missouri Western #12 Northeastern #4 Lindenwood Conference record: 12-7 Conference record: 10-9 Conference record: 8-11 Conference record: 5-14 Conference record: 12-7 Slowly climbing the standings After beginning conference While their record may not Defeating Fort Hays State to After coming out in the top half over the course of the season, play losing seven of their first suggest it, MWSU has kept end their season, NSU grabbed of a five-way tie for third place in UNK has key wins over Missouri 10, WU turned things around to the majority of their conference the final spot in the tournament. the conference, LU has captured Western and Central Missouri. earn a first round home game. losses close this season. With Entering the first-round losing a first round bye for the first time The Lopers average four blocks The Ichabods embraced the two dramatic overtime wins, four of their last five and holding since joining the MIAA. With their a game and 13 assists. As one spoiler role when they blew out including one against Nebraska- a road record of 1-12, the last three loses coming from the of the tallest teams in the MIAA, Pittsburg State in the regular- Kearney, the Griffons hope Riverhawks look to turn things top three seeds, the Lions will they lead the conference in both season finale to knock the to find new-life in the MIAA around after a rough season in for redemption in Kansas City. of these categories. Gorillas out of the top four. conference tournament. the postseason. 2015 MIAA Women’s Basketball Tournament 3/6 12:00 p.m. John Tessmer #1 Fort Hays State 3/3 7:00 p.m. Staff Reporter Conference record: 18-1 3/7 6:00 p.m. After a near perfect season in which they went 26-2 for the year, Fort Hays comes into the MIAA Tournament as the number one seed. Led by Kate Lehman, averaging 19.7 points per game, the Tigers look to continue their MIAA 3/8 3:30 p.m. dominance. 3/6 2:15 p.m.

3/3 7:00 p.m. #2 Emporia State Conference record: 15-4 3/6 6:00 p.m.

A great MIAA team, going 3/3 7:00 p.m. 22-4 for the year, the Hornets are looking to earn a national berth. Kelly Moten, Amber Vandiver and Addie Lackey are a trio for opposing teams to fear. After a 65-61 win over Pitt State, the Hornets showed 3/7 8:15 p.m. they could compete with top Graphic by Phil Brahm teams. 3/6 8:15 p.m.

#3 Pittsburg State 3/3 7:00 p.m. #7 Missouri Western #9 Northeastern St. #11 Nebraska-Kearney Conference record: 15-4 #5 Central Missouri Conference record: 9-10 Conference record: 7-12 Conference record: 6-13 Conference record: 13-6 The Gorillas are a quality team A very quick and athletic team, After surprising pretty much all Led by Amarah Williams, the with a 24-5 record. After showing Missouri Western can outplay of NCAA Division II basketball University of Nebraska-Kearney how good they can truly be in a Led by Shelby Winkelman, who drops 15.4 points per the lower ranked teams in the and themselves by beating Lopers played about as good win over Fort Hays earlier in the MIAA, but cannot seem to take Emporia State in overtime earlier as expected in the MIAA after season, the Gorillas showed game along with 2.7 assists, the Jennies will look to prove down many higher ranked teams this season, Northeastern State placing in the same spot in the they are a team to reckon with. as they finished14-11 overall. has some great basketball up tournament as a season ago. If Lizzy Jeronimus can play at themselves in the tournament. Pulling out a win over Emporia Their lone win over a higher their sleeves. Led by Chelsey The biggest win of the Lopers’ a high level every game, the ranked team came against Beathard, Northeastern will look season came when they took Gorillas have a chance to make State earlier in the year shows how good this team can truly be. Missouri Southern, as Western to regain the magic that was down Central Oklahoma 65-62. a run. won 61-56. used to defeat Emporia State. #12 Lindenwood #4 Missouri Southern #6 Central Oklahoma #8 Washburn #10 Lincoln University Conference record: 4-15 Conference record: 14-5 Conference record: 9-10 Conference record: 8-11 Conference record: 7-12 After starting the season out With a 20-6 record, Missouri Led by the Mason sisters, Julia Going 16-10 for the year, The Lincoln Blue Tigers went with a 6-point exhibition loss Southern rounds out the top four and Olivia, Central Oklahoma Washburn had a mostly 12-13 for the year to complete a to Mizzou, and five straight of the MIAA. A season in which was 16-12 for the year and will mediocre season. Led by poor season. With their biggest non-conference wins, LU was they were able to beat Pitt State look to show they’re better than Taylor Ignoto and Jayna Smith, win coming over #11 Nebraska- playing great basketball. Things yet fall to Central Oklahoma, the their record shows. Central Washburn has been an on Kearney, Lincoln never takes began to fade however, as they Lions have on days and off days Oklahoma lost to the number again off again team. They are down any of the better MIAA fell in their first three conference as a team. We will see what kind one seed, Fort Hays State 56- capable of taking down some teams and likely doesn’t stand a games. Beating UCM in of day they have as they open 55 earlier in the year. When this quality teams, as they defeated chance against the likes of Fort overtime in January, the Lions the MIAA tournament. team is on, they’re on and a Central Missouri earlier in the Hays or Emporia State. proved they can hold their own. force to be reckon with. season.