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store. u Page 3 u Page 2 TheL egacy Lindenwood’s Student Newspaper Volume 6, Number 4 www.lindenlink.com Oct. 10, 2012 Guffey travels to Thailand on Fulbright Grant By Deborah Starr the program for many years, ever since Editor-in-Chief he was an undergraduate, but had never applied before because of a lack of time Dr. Ryan Guffey, assistant vice presi- to develop a project as well as take the dent for student development and special time to travel. projects, was awarded a Fulbright Schol- The Fulbright Scholar Program se- ar grant earlier this year as a lecturer at lects its grantees based on professional Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, achievement. Other variables such as Thailand. leadership and academic achievement are Each year the Fulbright Scholar Pro- also considered. gram selects 800 United States profes- When asked about the application sionals to go oversees. The program was process, Guffey said, it was “time con- designed to provide rare, once-in-a-life- suming, yet invaluable. The process is time opportunities for U.S. academic pro- designed to ensure that applicants are fessionals. disciplinary experts prior to arrival. This The main emphasis of the program is to is needed because grantees will be repre- form bonds between professionals of the senting their home institutions.” U.S. and other countries. Grantees, such While in Thailand, Guffey was respon- as Guffey, lecture and research a wide sible for learning as much as possible, but variety of topics. there were also very specific reasons as to When asked how he found out about why he was there. the program, Guffey said, “Fulbright is “There are four main areas I am in- an internationally known program for volved with relative to my Scholar and providing unique and cutting edge post- Consultant Grant,” Guffey said. “Teach doctoral opportunities for research and a Masters and PhD course, conduct re- scholarship.” search on the 2015 ASEAN Integration From June until Oct. 15, Guffey will be Initiative, develop hold workshops as residing at the university. Though over requested by local universities, govern- 100 countries were available to choose ment agencies or Fulbright Thailand and from, Guffey chose Thailand on purpose. consult with local institutions of higher “I work alongside Dr. Scupin in the education.” Center for International and Global Stud- Guffey said that he hopes people will ies, who had his Fulbright experiences in take interest in the Fulbright Program Thailand,” Guffey said. Over the years and explore opportunities for themselves. of working together, I became very in- “I believe the Fulbright Program lived terested in the issues and contextualities up to and even exceeded all of my prior that have been and are currently reshap- expectations,” he said. “I highly recom- ing the country. Like so many developing mend that any student or faculty member nations, Thailand is in a social, political interested in teaching, conducting re- and economic transitional phase that will search or consulting abroad should con- usher in a new cultural context in the sider the options Fulbright has to offer.” Photo courtesy of Ryan Guffey coming decades. I wanted to be on the To find out more about the Fulbright ground level of these developments.” Program, visit www.cies.org. Assistant Vice President for Student Development and Special Projects, Ryan Guffey, is Guffey said that he had known about seen in Thailand where he is currently lecturing until Oct. 15 on a fullbright scholar grant. Lindenwood launches new mobile app this month By Killian Walsh ing Athletics, Directory, and will be a free down- ing safety is the Get Help Staff Reporter Events, Get Help, Imag- load. module that will show es, Club Sports, Black- One particular feature the numbers of the near- On Homecoming board Mobile Learn, that will be useful to stu- est emergency services, weekend, Lindenwood Maps, News, Links and dents is the Maps mod- directly on a mobile de- is scheduled to launch its ule that al- vice. new mobile app. lows students Upcoming events and This app will be pow- “The app will have features to get direc- sports teams schedules ered by Blackboard mo- for everyone but will be for tions to a cer- will also be included in bile and will hold re- tain building this app along with the sources for current and students first and foremost. ” from their latest campus news, all prospective students, current loca- parents, alumni and fac- tion. Also, sent to the app directly -Rachel Wilmes from the Lindenwood ulty and staff. Public relations specialist they can view Rachel Wilmes, Lin- the hours of website. denwood’s public rela- operation at Launching Homecom- tions specialist, said, each of the ing weekend is the first “The app has been in Videos. dining establishments. phase of the app, and progress since early The app will be avail- “The app will have phase two, which will include a Student Portal Photo courtesy of Lindenwood.edu summer and has held a able on all mobile devic- features for everyone but fast turnaround.” es that are browser-en- will be for students first edition, will hopefully A template of what the new app will look out. The first stage is set to launch This app currently fea- abled such as Android, and foremost,” Wilmes launch at the beginning during homecoming week and the app will be complete by early 2013. tures modules includ- BlackBerry and iPhone said. One feature regard- of 2013. New veterans’ center set to open in Spellmann Center this month By Louis Kohrs factor in the project’s success thus far. Blanton Con- anything school related, rather than having them run Staff Reporter struction, recently working on the new Athletic Center all over campus. Between transferring credits, deal- at Lindenwood, offered to take on the task of fabricating ing with transcripts and any questions they might have, On Oct. 11, a new veterans’ center will open on the the new veterans’ site after finding out about the new the center hopes to accommodate all of LU’s veterans’ bottom floor of Spellmann. Terry Russell, a retired first development ideas. needs. This also creates a place for them to collaborate Sergeant in the U.S. Army, brought the idea to student The ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on Oct. 11 with each other and form relationships that might not Thomas Korth a mere month ago. In that short period where the head of the Missouri National Guard will be be possible elsewhere. “My goal is to help our veterans of time, the new veterans’ center has come a long ways. one of the 40 invited guests. Lindenwood, having con- at Lindenwood have a smooth transition in receiving an There are 276 vets currently on campus with another nections with the ROTC program and working with the education after their service,” Korth said. 40 enrolled for the upcoming semester. Korth, a vet him- U.S. Army, has always been a proud supporter of vet- The site plans to be open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday self serving in the U.S. Army for the past eight years, erans. “Now we will have a way to facilitate all of our and will open to the public for the first time on Oct. 20 is now the president of Lindenwood’s Student Veter- veterans’ needs on campus, including those here on staff during Homecoming. If a veteran on campus has any ans Organization. He has been an assistant to Russell and enrolled in classes,” Russell said. questions or needs, please contact Thomas Korth at tjk@ throughout the construction process and has been a huge The new center gives a place for veterans to go for lionmail.lindenwood.edu. Page 2 News Oct. 10, 2012 Lion Pride aims to increase student enthusiasm By Chase Stewart more involved in sporting tal points, they earn a Lion event,” Wagganer said. Even the giveaways present at gram is growing and we are Staff Reporter events here at LU,” Wag- Pride T-shirt, 100 points if they aren’t really con- LU sporting events such as seeing the development of a ganer said. “We’ve had really earns free Papa John’s pizza, cerned with their point to- the recent T-shirt and Papa consistent fan base. We want Lindenwood’s athletics great feedback from the pro- 150 earns the choice of a tals, it’s a very easy way for John’s giveaways at the to continue to receive feed- teams began to finalize their gram so far, and 65 percent Lion Pride hat or beanie and them to earn free stuff.” football and volleyball con- back from students who are transition into the NCAA of students have said they’ve if students earn 200 points, Wagganer stressed that tests. interested in partnering with at the Division II level last gone to more games because they become a Lion Pride Lion Pride is an interactive All of Lion Pride’s work us and helping the program spring, Tom Wagganer, the of Lion Pride.” All-Star and get the choice program and the fact that stu- and advertising would be to continue to grow because director of game and events Lion Pride functions on of an LU tailgate chair or a dents’ feedback and ideas are impossible if it were not for that’s what this is really all operations at LU, knew he a basic points system. Stu- Lion Pride sweatshirt. Upon truly at the heart of the pro- its sponsor, the Missouri Na- about.” wanted to develop a way to dents are encouraged to go earning the 200 points to be- gram’s success. “We really tional Guard. “We are really Wagganer also encour- get the student body more in- through a quick registration come an All-Star, students want the fan base here at LU thankful for their partnership ages students to interact and volved in athletic events. at www.Lindenwoodlions. will receive monthly prizes to continue to grow and there and they have been absolute- keep up with Lion Pride via Wagganer combined some com/lionpride. Once they from Lion Pride sponsors. At is definitely work still to be ly amazing and provided us Facebook and Twitter. You of his own personal ideas are registered, students earn the end of the year, whichev- done in order to do that,” he with so much,” Wagganer can find Lion Pride’s pages with his students’ thoughts five points when they scan er male and female students said. “The vision for the pro- said. at “Lindenwood LionPride” in his sports management their ID card upon entry at have the highest points total, gram is to find students who When asked to describe policy class, as well as those any given LU sporting event. they will be awarded Mr. and have a passion for sports and the vision and direction of or “LU Lion Pride” on Face- from a similar program at the If the students remain until Mrs. Lion Pride and receive have them sort of pick it up Lion Pride, Wagganer said, book and @LULionPride on University of Tennessee to the end of the game, they a free Apple iPad. and run it themselves eventu- “We truly want LU to have Twitter. develop what is now known have another chance to scan “Our biggest emphasis ally. We wanted to start and a distinct home advantage The Lion Pride Lead- as the Lion Pride Student and earn an additional five with the program has really focus on the NCAA sports in which teams dislike trav- erboard is updated on the Loyalty Program. points. The points reset at the been for students to make transitioning into DII, but we eling to St. Charles to play Lion Pride website every “We started Lion Pride last end of the spring semester sure that they are scanning want the program to reach all us because our fans are so two weeks so that students semester in the spring with and begin again in the fall. their ID’s and checking in sports here at Lindenwood.” passionate and supportive of can keep up with their point the desire to get students Once students reach 50 to- when they attend an athletic Lion Pride also powers our teams. I love that the pro- totals. Wise Owl Resale opens near campus, offers discounts to students By Cole Figus lot of business through con- ety of items based on its con- tions, people can make mon- Staff Reporter signment, which means that signee base. And, because ey by giving items to Wise it takes other people’s items the store is based more on Owl. Resale shopping is a cheap and sells it for them. Wise consignment deals and less “We make room for any- way for many college stu- Owl takes a 50 percent cut on donations like stores such thing,” Carrier said. “We dents to find good deals on of the sale, and in return re- as Goodwill and the Salva- want to make it exciting to clothes, furniture and just tion Army, Wise Owl has come here, and we have pric- about anything else. A new searches the items being sold resale store, Wise Owl Re- to find the best pricing, and high quality merchandise. es to get people to come back sale, has just opened across serves as a medium so that “We have a lot of different and keep purchasing things.” the street from Lindenwood customers can see the items. brands because lots of dif- On top of the 10 percent at 301 Droste Road, and it is Wise Owl’s de facto man- ferent people come in here discount on clothes students welcoming Lindenwood stu- ager Kaelen Carrier takes to sell things,” Carrier said. receive, Wise Owl also fre- dents to check out the store. care of most of the day-to- “However, there are things quently runs sales on many Wise Owl Resale is open day business of the store, we turn down, such as por- different types of merchan- 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday- and wants to encourage celain dolls because they’re dise. The deals change day to Saturday, and is giving all Lindenwood students to shop creepy, no summer stuff and day, but recent deals have in- Lindenwood students a 10% there. we try to keep things season- cluded jeans and blue purses. discount on clothes with the “You can walk here very al.” Wise Owl Resale, while presentation of an LU ID. easily,” Carrier said. “It’s a A noticeable feature of the conveniently close to Lin- Besides clothes, Wise Owl great place to keep in mind store is that the merchandise denwood’s campus, can also is also reselling a variety of for theme parties, Halloween changes every day as new be checked out online on items ranging from sofas to and especially Christmas consignment deals are made. their website www.wiseowl- framed art, and vintage signs ugly sweater parties.” This type of arrangement resale.com. Motivation to Legcay photo by Christie Blecher to hockey sticks. The nature of a consign- is favorable to many people shop there can be found in their slogan, “Be wise, shop An owl statue sits in the front window of the new Wise Owl Resale Though Wise Owl Resale ment store means that Wise because, unlike resale stores store located on Droste Road. The store is open Monday-Friday 10-7. does take donations, it does a Owl Resale has a wide vari- that work only from dona- resale!”

Legacy photos by Christie Bletcher The bull dozers are out and digging as construction has been started on the Lindenwood Commons which is expected to include several new amenities that will cater to the needs of Lindenwood students. Construction breaks ground on Lindenwood Commons By Emily Adair Staff Reporter

Progress on the Lindenwood Commons (previously the Lindenwood Town Center) is be- coming visible as the land across First Capitol Drive has been cleared for construction. The development is expected to include a Schnuck’s grocery store (relocated from South Duch- esne Drive), several retail shops and stand-alone businesses, a hotel and apartment complexes for student housing. Provided an agreement can be reached between SSM St. Joseph Health Care and the US Post Office, the post office will be relocated from South Fifth Street to the Lindenwood Commons. There is not yet an official timeline for development on this project. Oct. 10, 2012 News Page 3 St. Charles church moves from Main Street to old jail By Erin Ellerbrock said, “to share in its future Ridge Church in Wentz- Contributing Writer and just to love every piece ville and August Gate in of it.” A lot of this work is St. Louis. “We’ve gone in Since 2003 an old po- done through We Love seasons,” Sikma said. “We lice station and jail has St. Charles, the non-profit grew for four to five years been sitting vacant in St. organization run by the and planted two churches. Charles County. Chances church. The organization After that we were back are you’ve driven past it a gathers not only people down to about 120 people hundred times and didn’t from the church, but peo- in 2010.” realize it was there. This ple from the community On whether or not there summer, the old St. Charles together to meet needs. will be more church plants police station at 2645 West “Downtown St. Charles in Matthias’ future, Sikma Clay was transformed into goes from very wealthy said, “The church started something completely dif- to poverty on the same with six people. We’re ferent. street.” Sikma said. “We along for the ride. Any Matthias’ Lot Church wanted to have diversity growth is God’s grace and purchased the jail not us.” For building in June of now, it’s fitting this year and did “When we were looking for build- that a place of a full renovation ings to house our group, our focus was bondage (the in two months, old jail) could opening its doors 63301 and our options were limited.” become a place for its first wor- of freedom. It ship service in is remarkable August. “When -Marc Sikma for the mission we were looking Pastor of We Love St. for buildings to Charles that the house our group, church bought our focus was 63301 and come together through We a building formerly owned our options were limited,” Love St. Charles to serve, by the city. said Pastor Marc Sikma. especially single moms in Matthias’ Lot Church “The first time I walked in the city.” has two corporate wor- here in January 2012 with The church’s proximity to ship gatherings during a flashlight and broken Lindenwood makes it easy the week on Wednesday glass, I knew it would take for students to get to and night at 6:45 p.m. and 8:30 a miracle.” from service. There’s an p.m. On Sunday morning, This isn’t the first time estimated 200 LU students members of the church the church has changed attending worship every meet in homes around locations in its seven year week. “We love and sup- the city of St. Charles in history. The old police sta- port Lindenwood and it’s Lot Families. These small tion is the fifth location for cool to work with them,” groups are the real heart of the church and may not Sikma said, “but we’re not Matthias where people can be the last. “The church is a college ministry. We’re a come together around the the people, not the space,” church with families with Bible, worship, pray and Sikma said. “It’s brick and kids, and college kids have serve the city. mortar. We’re always open the chance to be integrated For those who might be for what God wants us to into a family with others in on the fence about trying do. If he wants us here for their same stage of life.” the church out, there’s no 40 years then, yes, that’s Currently at Matthias pressure to come. “We are great.” there are a total of five staff a place to come with all St. Charles isn’t just a members and an intern. In your stuff, hurt and bag- location for Matthias’ Lot the past, this growth has gage.” Sikma said. “We Church, but it is also a led to two church plants in fight gossip at every cor- Legacy photos by Deborah Starr mission. “Our heart is to the greater St. Louis area. ner. If you ever want to love on the city,” Sikma Matthias planted Peine come, you’re welcome.” What once was the St. Charles jail is now the new home to Matthias’ Lot Church. Lo- cated at 2645 West Clay, the church started meeting in the building on August 22. Page 4 Opinions Oct. 10, 2012 Yes, Myspace does still exist We all remember those days site to current day is the best way the market last month. As it kept where we would spend count- tastes as a way to to go about it. the current concepts it had origi- less hours on our MySpace page reach music–savvy The one thing nated with, it now offers its users listening to music, adjusting our hipsters. Their main that made more selections that its competi- layout and even re-arranging our goal is to focus on MySpace so tors are still striving to provide. Russ Hendricks top ten lists of friends. Those providing a place for unique was Why has MySpace yet to figure were the days of social media amateur music art- there were not this out? that our love for the combination ists to be discovered. many sites The new MySpace will offer noth- Time management of music and networking in one The site that was around just ing more than your Facebook and proves difficult site was all we could blab about. first launched as a like it. It was Twitter friends synced in, a design As MySpace began to fade off social networking different and like Pinterest and music that’s pro- As of this semester, I do not into a downward spiral in 2004, website in 2003 by it was a phe- vided through Spotify, Pandora and think I have ever put so much when Facebook was launched, Tom Anderson is Melissa Spears nomenon. It even iTunes. This new re-vamp is time and effort into the copious we found ourselves in a world now being turned grabbed atten- only copying its competitors and not amount of assignments I have where a variety of sites were then into what I call the tion of young striving for something to beat them received from my professors. I used to network and listen to mu- next internet amateur hour. As adults which provided its user out. Sooner or later all these sites understand that each year is go- sic. However, by recent reports, the re-vamped site will provide base to grow rapidly. will fall into non-existent, too. Then ing to amount to more work with MySpace has taken a new turn. its users with every aspect of Our society has a set way of al- what is MySpace left with? longer papers and larger projects, By the looks of it, Justin Tim- current social media all designed ways wanting the next and best thing. I understand the want to always but honestly I feel like I am work- berlake may be planning to bring into one, we will lose sight of We don’t always want something re- keep the old phenomenon MySpace ‘Sexy Back’ once again. How- what MySpace was originally vamped with the same old name. We alive. However, there is no reason to ing to get my doctorate. Have ever, this time it is way past due. created to provide. want something new that is better and open a cookie jar once again after professors forgotten what it is When the company was pur- I appreciate the discovery of even more put together than the last. the cookies had already been eaten. like to be a full-time student? chased in the summer of 2011 by new music and artists, but I do You’ll notice that Apple has Save your money, Timberlake. Fo- It is hard enough taking on full Tim and Chris Vanderhook, Tim- not believe that re-vamping an grabbed a hold on that concept as cus on the music career that got you load of 12-18 credits a semester, berlake teamed up to revamp the old site in a whole different light they introduced the iPhone 5 to to where you are in the first place. but add in a job to help pay for school and pretty soon you have no social life. A good amount No visitation rules in housing proves problematic of students, including myself, at Lindenwood suffer a reality of Like always, students have to com- of course), but not being able to have the probably the main reason why the cam- never-ending work that piles up plain about something. Whether it’s the opposite sex inside the home is insane. pus is so strict about having visitation faster than the attendant at QT caf food, strict professors or parking, we Believe me, I know what in housing. can count your change back to as students always find the negative in Lindenwood is concerned about in I hope the campus officials know you. It seems that the further I get the good. But when it comes to visitation keeping us safe from harm by not al- that with having so many restrictions, in housing, I would have to agree with lowing random people in our homes it only makes people want to break the in my schooling, the more point- the majority – it is ridiculous. without them knowing because those rules even more. This results in a lot of less busy work I receive from When moving into a house, one people may be psychotic or even worse sly and conniving acts. professors. Should it not be the would think, “Ahh, I have a house – and believe me, I am grateful for I am well aware of the fact that we opposite? to myself,” – literally speaking. The them to care so much ‑ but at the same can have our friends and family come I have begun to question the strict “No Visitation” rule in hous- time I believe the campus officials over to our homes, but having them Seannell Chambers criteria and hiring process by ing is outrageous. One would think should have at least a bit of faith in us to come over just to stand outside my which the school hires professors that once obtaining a house, he or she to understand we are all adults. Now door is absurd. Especially during the that the campus officials will under- because it appears some have would be able to do pretty much as he with that being said, being “mature” cold, winter months. All there is to stand and approve visitation for hous- no teaching experience and as a or she pleased (with some restrictions, adults is the question at hand and that is ask for, is for a bit of hope and faith ing residents. result, assign a bunch of mean- ingless work. As if it is not over- whelming enough that almost ev- ery teacher conveniently assigns St. Charles smoking ban proposal seems unfair his or her papers and tests at the same time, trying to complete ex- ing on indoor smoking bans). Perhaps I you don’t like. How dare you even Know this, dear reader: The day this cess readings, book reports and should consider it from a different per- consider using the real force of the law paper is published, around 7:00 p.m., I am useless work in between while spective. How dare smokers force their against business owners who decide the going to find a cigar, go to some estab- juggling a job is a certain recipe habits on me. I lead a healthy lifestyle, rules of their establishment? What is lishment in St. Charles, and I’m going to for burnout. yet these smokers have the gall, when I really offensive is the sheer arrogance order a beer. And maybe some wings, if Don’t get me wrong, go to the same restaurant as they do, to that is displayed when you suggest not a BLT. Do you know what I’m going Lindenwood has some amazing force their unhealthy habits onto me. you have the right to tell business to contemplate while I smoke, drink and educators that I have had the hon- How dare employers make me work owners what to do with their property. eat? Thank God that busybody efforts long hours in cigarette smoked-filled Restaurants, workplaces, etc, are not failed to squash free choice. And one other or of having, but what made these environment, when I make efforts to a public good. They are providing a thing: Smoking is healthier than fascism. professors great educators is the Seth York be more healthy. The indoor smoking service to you, and it’s offensive to not Then I’ll make my friends laugh by at- fact that they still remember and ban is good for the community, and, only be ungrateful but to be malicious tempting (and failing) to blow smoke understand what being a student it’s good for the smoker, because with in return. rings. Cheers. is like: not easy. These teachers I do not smoke. Yet despite this, my this ban they may are passionate about what they do interest was piqued when I first heard smoke less. How- and understand that students have about the recent attempt to get an in- ever, it is offen- four to five other classes to worry door public smoking ban on the bal- sive to force dirty about. Unfortunately, it seems lot in St. Charles County. The motion habits onto oth- those professors are becoming failed. County Elections Director Rich ers. Don’t smok- Chrismer did not allow it on the ballot ers think of the more scarce, and being replaced due to wording issues. Here’s the rub: children? by professors who are void of any the details are not important. What is Now, I’ll passion to inspire and teach, and important is that the ban is not up for respond with as a result, we get handed point- vote, and free choice lives to limp on for a combination less work. It is hard being a stu- another day. Let me clarify: I am vehe- of questions dent, and no one said this was go- mently opposed to any public smoking and statements. ing to be easy, but if I am paying ban, and I am happy that the efforts of How dare you my hard earned money to get an local busybodies to ban it have failed. presume you education, please don’t waste my However, maybe I am full of hot air have the right to time with busy work. (or smoke). Maybe there is some merit force people to to smoking bans (and we are only focus- not do something Oct. 10, 2012 Opinions Page 5 NFL officiating has brought back confidence Normalcy has finally saw games that were filled with officials and led to a game-end- a great job working together ference having the real officials returned to football on poor calls and increased physi- ing call that some believe to be and getting ready for the next back was going to make. Sundays. The NFL and cality between players. More incorrect. week, that was only a few days The games were much more the NFLRA (Referees As- fights broke out and accusations The NFL said the replace- away. under control. Players weren’t sociation) finally came to of cheap shots seemed to be ment officials would not affect Real officials were on the getting away with the cheap a deal to end the lockout. coming in waves. the outcome of games, and it field for all of week four’s shots they were taking under This came as a re- The last straw for the NFL happened. games. Fans showed their ap- the watch of the replacement freshing change to fans seemed to be when the Green Only days after the “Fail preciation by giving the offi- officials. Also, the return of the and players alike after Bay Packers and Seattle Se- Mary” incident, the NFL came cials in the Baltimore Ravens real officials brought a confi- three dismal weeks of of- ahawks game included a con- to an agreement with the real and Cleveland Browns game a dence back to the fans. It was ficiating. troversial ending. Confusion officials and were anxious to standing ovation. obvious that the officials were Chris Smith Over the first three on a last-second Hail Mary get them back on the field. After all the games in week getting back in the groove weeks of the season, fans caused different calls between The NFL and the officials did four, it was easy to tell the dif- quickly. National election draws closer, but what about Missouri? Enthusiasm, hope and change all repre- 2008. Dissatisfaction with almost a guarantee that the election. It is quite frustrating to many sented Barack Obama’s run for president in the economy, accusations the Show Me State will people not in battleground states to see all 2008. In our home state of Missouri these of socialist policies and vote for Mitt Romney. of this attention focused on such a small ideas caught on in democratic districts all general unhappiness with States such as Ohio, number of voters. Many of these people across the state and drove Democrats out the direction our country Florida and Colorado simply feel that their vote does not mat- to the polls in swarm. Almost capturing is headed is likely to drive will be peppered with ter and will not go to vote. It is indeed sad the generally Republican state of Missouri out Missouri Republicans campaign stops by both to see that the right to vote is being sadly with the razor thin margin that Obama lost to vote in greater numbers camps in an attempt to cast aside due to people feeling their voice by in 2008, one might think that Missouri than the 2008 presidential win over undecided vot- won’t be heard. would be one of this election year’s “battle- election. What does all ers in these key states ground” states. However, this did not really this mean? Why does it while the rest of the So even as understandable as it may Jeremy Broadbooks pan out for a number of reasons. matter? Who cares if Mis- country is more or less be that candidates only focus on “battle- The primary reason Missouri is not a souri has swung back into hung out to dry. ground” states, perhaps both major parties battleground state this time around is due a Republican state? It is estimated that Mitt Romney and should step back and throw the so-called to the increase of what happened in 2008. Unfortunately for Missourians, this Barack Obama together have over 93 per- “decided” states an honor and make a few Namely, the Republicans have captured means that presidential candidates will not cent of the electorate locked up. This means stops. Because it is a terrible thing when much of the enthusiasm that Obama had in care about Missouri, mainly because it is that 7 percent of the electorate will decide people think that a right as sacred as voting He Said She Said Winter vs. Summer

By Kilian Walsh By Branden Swyers fort. During summer you don’t have During the winter, no one will Staff Reporter Managing Editor have to worry about those types of homework, you can stay up late be- problems. The most someone will cause you don’t have class in the It’s something that every kid morning and you aren’t stuck eating As the summer comes to an end sweat is when they are sitting next dreams of all school year: summer. and winter is nearing, some will be cafeteria food. to the fire in their house. Sunburn is Aside from it being a time where disappointed while others are ec- I’m a lifeguard and I work at a city a non-issue. The winter is magical students are off school with hardly static. I will be one of the ecstatic in the fact that the air is fresh and pool all summer. It is probably the any responsibility, it is also full of ones. Some people might think I am the allergies are gone. You can step greatest job. You make money while fabulous weather. crazy because I like cold weather outside and breathe without sneez- getting a tan! During the winter, Summer is one million times bet- over warm weather. I would tell ing. You might have to wear a coat ter than winter for uncountable rea- you have to go to a tanning bed or them they are crazy for liking warm to be outside, but the quality of life get a spray tan which costs money, weather. Many memories I have of seems better to me. sons but I will give my favorite few. The first reason summer is better is but in the summer, you can lay out warm weather are not ones of joy. When I look back at my happi- for free. Summer reminds me of sweat- because it’s warm out. I for one am est memories from my childhood, I Summer is just the greatest thing ing and sunburn. Two things I do think about snowball fights, igloos not a fan of the cold. If it’s below 40 to me because you get to relax. not think anyone likes. Who wants and sledding. Those memories of degrees outside, I will either try to to go out and have fun in the sun staying up at night when it snowed avoid going outside all together or I You might have summer school or one day and come in that night to and waiting for the school closings will wear a ton of layers so the cold a summer job, but nothing seems as be severely sunburnt? I think ev- to come up on the T.V. news bring won’t touch me. bad when the sun is shining outside. eryone has experienced this in their warmth to my heart. Although now Obviously one of the top reasons I will say that winter produces a life and quite frankly let’s all agree, that I am in college there is really no that summer is better is that there’s few good things including Christ- it sucks. Sweating is a whole other such thing as snow days, I still cher- no school. I literally can’t think of mas and New Year’s. However, story. Do you ever drive in your car ish the memories. I am just the type one positive thing about school, ex- summer has the 4th of July and many during the summer time and get that of person who would rather go snow cept for seeing your friends every other days that you can pretend are dreaded back sweat? Just the con- skiing for vacation than baking on a day. But, you can see them over holidays because the weather is per- cept is plain nasty. beach somewhere. the summer too if you make an ef- fect for a barbecue.

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The game behind baseball By Jason Wiese Hill. Brand puts the “game” Contributing Writer of scouting new players into a new perspective for Beane. “It’s unbelievable how much “You shouldn’t be buying play- you don’t know about the ers,” he tells Beane. “You should game you’ve played all your be buying wins.” Together, Beane life.” These words, spoken by and Brand create a new system of late baseball legend Mickey scouting - “like card counters at Mantle, are the opening cap- a blackjack table” - which would tion to the biopic, “Money- revolutionize the game. October 15 - Student Org. Fair (11 a.m.- 1 p.m.) Evans ball.” Mantle’s quote serves Despite sports being a major - LSGA Bonfire (8 p.m.) Pavilion two purposes: explaining the theme of the film, it should not central theme of the film’s sto- be deemed a “sports movie.” ry and providing a reason as to The film teaches lessons re- October 17 - Lip Syncing Contest (7 p.m.) Evans why it is difficult to call this garding economic decisions, film a “sports movie.” moral dilemmas and self-dis- Photo Courtesy of wikimedia.org October 18 - Concert (7:30-10 p.m.) Evans The Lindenwood Film Se- cipline. Beane is determined to “Moneyball” follows the story of the (feat. Mayday Parade, The Maine, and Equal Squeeze) ries will be showing “Money- lead his team to victory, even Oakland Athletics in the early 2000s. ball” Friday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. at the risk of losing it all. In brings his comedic charm to a October 19 - Blood Drive (12-2 p.m.) The Connection, Spellmann in Young Auditorium. fact, he is so determined that role that earned him an Acad- - Pep Rally (5-6 p.m.) Hunter Stadium Oscar nominee Brad Pitt his superstition usually gets emy Award nomination. stars as Billy Beane, real-life the best of him. He can barely This is an adult film with an general manager for the Oak- bring himself to watch his own uplifting story that can bring October 20 - 5K Walk/Run (7:30 a.m.) starts at Roemer Hall land A’s. When the story be- team’s games. out the 10 year-old baseball - Parade (10-11 a.m.) Young Hall to Scheidegger gins, set in 2001, the A’s are Academy Award winners fan in anyone. Even those not - Tailgate (11 a.m.-1 p.m.) Spellmann parking lots at the end of another unsuc- Aaron Sorkin and Steve Zail- interested in sports will en- - Football Game (1:30 p.m.) Hunter Stadium cessful season, about to lose lian bring their signature joy watching the magnificent - Homecoming Dance (8-11:30 p.m.) Evans their three best players, al- razor-sharp dialogue to the display of talent in this film. ready having lost substantial screenplay, based upon the With a total of six Academy amounts of money. Scout- nonfiction book by Michael Award Nominations, Money- For more information about this year’s Homecoming events, ing for new players, Beane Lewis. Director Bennett ball is a home run. visit www.lindenwood.edu/homecoming meets intern Peter Brand, a Miller brings realism to the For more information about 24 year-old economics major true story. The acting is phe- the Lindenwood Film Series Information and graphic courtesy of lindenwood.edu/homecoming from Yale, played by Jonah nomenal, including Hill, who visit lindenwood.edu/film. Oct. 10, 2012 Entertainment Page 7 No Fear Local eateries support LU By Lindsey Vaughn Fashion: Staff Reporter Though Lindenwood Uni- VINTAGE versity offers good meal plans, sometimes you just want something differ- ent. There are several res- taurants around town that have special menu items or discounts dedicated to Lindenwood students only. Dairy Queen has an “LU Blizzard” dedicated to the students. It consists of va- nilla soft-serve ice cream with bits of Oreo, cheese- cake and caramel. Unfor- tunately, they do not offer any discount, but getting a blizzard named after your university is awesome, right? Legacy photo by Andrew Ebers Legacy photos by Jenny Bruhn Another eatery that has The “LU Blizzard” is available to students, staff and Featured are some vintage pieces that you could find yourself incorporating into your day to day style. something named after the university is Big A’s. They the public at the First Capitol Drive Dairy Queen. tage items. They are great in the classical sense By Bailey Compton sell a Lindenwood burger. (on a top) but can also work on a purse. A re- Fashion Writer However, if pizza is what ally fun thing to try is pinning them on an elastic you’re looking for, try Papa Root through your grandparents’, great headband to wear in your hair. John’s or Imo’s Pizza. Imo’s aunts’ or the old couple next doors’ houses -FOR an instant update, try replacing the buttons offers a 10% discount to all and you are sure to find vintage clothes and in a dated dress or jacket. Buttons are cheap and Lindenwood students. Papa accessories. These unique items are also anyone can sew them on. John’s also has specials ex- found at antique and thrift shops and can -BELT and layer. Belting a shapeless or frumpy translate easily into a modern wardrobe. Un- dress can instantly upgrade it. Layering dresses clusively on certain items. sure? Here are some quick dos and don’ts for with modern cardigans and tights make them A large one-topping pizza is Legacy photo by Jonathan Garrison guys and girls: perfect for fall. $6.99, a 20oz drink is $.99 Big A’s Lindenwood burger: 4oz or 8oz bacon and cheese burger. and extra large pizzas are Lions banners and stick- offered free subs to students -DO re-purpose. A broken earring can be- $8.99. ers all over their building, sitting in the student section come a great and one of a kind pendant. - MEN - Papa John’s is a proud -YES, vintage oxfords or dress shoes can be cool they also have take-home to show their Lion Pride. -DON’T look like you literally stepped out of sponsor of Lindenwood ath- with a suit or the everyday jeans and a v-neck menus with “Proud spon- “the olden days.” Unless it’s Halloween. letics and has stands for all Dairy Queen, Papa John’s, t-shirt. sor of LU Athletics” on the -DO incorporate vintage pieces into your ex- spectators at Hunter Stadium The Den Deli Shoppe and -TRY picking pieces from old suits. An old vest front cover promoting their isting style to enhance your look. during football games, along Imo’s are found on First is easily paired with modern jeans. The same -DON’T overlook something you think is with Qdoba Mexican Grill. discount. They say that on Capitol Dr. Triple A’s is on goes for vintage suit jackets. special occasions they will ‘ugly’. Instead give it a new life. You will find that Imo’s S Old Highway 94 and Jim- -IF you are daring or like hats, try a vintage one. and Papa John’s both have stay open late, for example, Fedoras are not only popular now, but they were my John’s is found on high- For both the ladies and men, vintage Lindenwood decals on their if the football team has a back then too. Even old baseball caps work. way N. Kingshighway in St. styles can easily look dated or frumpy front doors so every custom- late practice. -ALSO, vintage watches are unique and not too Charles. These locations are if you’re not careful. Here are some tips: er can see they are sponsors Jimmy John’s provides an out there for guys. A jeweler can get them up all easily accessible for any of the university. excellent service to students and running for less than buying a new watch. The Den Deli Shoppe with their delivery. Many student. -LADIES- is yet another sponsor of students do not have cars on Next time you want to skip -USE silky vintage scarves as head- Have fun and don’t fear! You can update Lindenwood athletics. They campus and Jimmy Johns out on the cafeteria food or bands or tie them onto your purse; your wardrobe at any time without spend- offer a 5% discount to all will deliver sandwiches di- explore what’s outside of these scarves can be found everywhere. ing money on overly priced items that lack a Lindenwood students and rectly to dorm rooms. At past campus, these restaurants of- -WEAR a brooch These are also common vin- sense of history. staff. Sporting Lindenwood football games, they have fer the next best thing.

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Mon-Fri 7:30am to 5:30pm Sat 7:30 am to 2:00 pm Sun CLOSED Page 8 Entertainment Oct. 10, 2012 The Maine and Mayday Parade to head LU Homcoming show By Annette Schaefer Mayday Parade, have been making about the transition to adulthood. Music Editor waves in the alternative scene with With the band’s latest release their energetic brand of power pop Pioneer fans can find much of that On Oct. 18, 2012 Lindenwood will since their debut in 2006. With same mature sound. In recent years feature the annual Homecoming popular singles like 2007’s “Jamie The Maine has proven to be a pop concert. Doors open at 7 p.m. in All Over”, Mayday Parade made the Evans Commons Gym. Fans and rock force to be reckoned with. themselves a household name Students alike will hace a chance The Concert will be the third event amongst young pop rock fans. to see popular Alternative rock acts for Homecoming week and seems to Now six years and a major label Mayday Parade and The Maine. be bringing a lot of excitement to contract later Mayday Parade are But, the current headliners were campus. bigger than ever with their fifth not the only homecoming acts up for “I’ve had a lot of good feedback album, Mayday Parade, out now. consideration. on this upcoming show and it is Co-headliners, The Maine, have “We also saw Andy Grammer at the really exciting,” Delingy expressed. had an impressive impact in the NACA Convention, a convention for To get free student tickets for the Alternative world as well. The Campus Activities, in February and show visit the tables outside of the Maine entered into the scene with we really liked him,” said Amandine their first EP The Way We Talk in Spellmann and Evans cafeterias with Delingy the Concerts Committee 2007, but the band really started a student ID or visit the CAB office Chair for Lindenwood’s Campus making buzz when they released Monday through Friday between 8 Activity Board, “My instinct was 2010’s Black and White. The album a.m. and 5 p.m. Public tickets cost telling me to book Andy, because $15 and can be purchased online. he has songs on the radio, but the introduced a more mature side of the For more information on all students were telling me The Maine punk pop group. The band traded dancey songs about love to more Homecoming activities visit Photo courtesy of Lindenwood CAB and Mayday Parade.” lindenwood.edu/homecoming. Above flyer features headliners Mayday Parade and The Maine. Vis- Tallahassee, Fla. quintet, mellow, yet just as catchy, songs it www.lindenwood.edu/concerts for more information on the show. The Postelles and Equal Squeeze There’s ‘No Doubt’ to open at LU Homecoming show about a comeback By Erica Sturdefant are fun and catchy songs Staff Reporter (drums), Stephen Gooden of many stops on their By Nicole Sanders (bass guitar) and Drew 27 show tour. They have Staff Reporter that will get stuck in your Equal Squeeze and The Jackson (guitar). The a different sound that is head. Another plus about Postelles will be playing band chooses to live comparable to The Kooks. After an 11 year hiatus the album, there weren’t too at the Lindenwood by New Found Glory’s The Postelles are an from the music industry, many love ballads. Homecoming Concert. words, “Pop Punk is not American independent No Doubt returned and An extensive break from music and 8 children later, Both will open for The dead.” rock band from New released their sixth album Push and Shove on Sept. most people would expect Maine and Mayday Upon starting up the York City. They consist 24, 2012. The playlist con- boring, flat songs since the Parade. The concert is band they immediately of Daniel Balk (Vocalist), tains 10 mellow songs that wild band has matured. No Oct. 18 in the Evans began playing shows, David Dargahi (lead anyone can enjoy and relate Doubt’s guitarist, Tom Du- Commons Gym at initially at small venues guitar), John Speyer to. This is the first album mont plays several extreme Lindenwood University. (graduation parties, battle Photo courtesy of www.audiodivablog.com (bass) and Billy Cadden the band has created since Cover of “Push and Shove”, No solos throughout the album, of the bands). They also The show starts at 7:30 (drums). The band formed Rock Steady, in 2001. Doubt’s first album release since 2001. although, these solos became p.m. accompanied St. Louis at their preparatory school The big question on ev- of a dance/ club styled melody. repetitive at times; those who bands like Building Rome This year’s first opening in Manhattan, New York. eryone’s mind is did the band The album has a variety of are listening will want to fast and The Graduate. act, Equal Squeeze, is The Postelles released meet the expectations of die- genres included in Push and forward until the song actually Equal Squeeze’s sound just getting started with their first album The hard fans? The answer is yes. Shove. Don’t expect a hard- starts. their music career. The would give All American Postelles last June, When listening to the album, core rock or pop album. Even Overall, Push and Shove is pop punk band from Rejects, Fall Out Boy produced by Albert it was like they had never left. on this album No Doubt sticks a great album to purchase. No Edwardsville, Ill. started and Yellowcard a run for Hammond Jr. from The The first single released was with their fast tempos and Doubt did an excellent job cre- up in 2010. their money. For more ating their sixth addition. They Strokes. The group has “Settle Down”. This catchy guitar distractions that they’re The band consists of information on the band tune debuted at #34 on Bill- known for. exceeded many listeners’ and toured with Kings of Leon 5 guys that that have check out their website board’s Hot 100. With minor If you’re looking for hits fans’ assumptions about this and Interpol. The band is previous backgrounds EqualSqueeze.com you instrumental breaks and a reg- from Stefani like “Hollaback composition. Whether you in bands such as Minor can purchase tickets and currently recording their gae feel, the ska-styled band Girl” and “Luxurious”, you prefer love songs, or heavy Setback and The Swine fan gear and stay updated second album that is not came to please. Lead singer, will be disappointed. Even metal, Push and Shove has a Flew. The members are on band news. yet named. They released Gwen Stefani, sounded spec- though Stefani has claimed song that tends to everyone’s Trey Garrison (lead The other opening a single on Sept. 4, 2012 tacular throughout every bal- much success from being a preference. The album is avail- vocal), Luke Hughes act is The Postelles. called “Running Red lad. Another song that stood solo artist, she confirms her able now at local stores such as (guitar), Joey Kotsybar Lindenwood will be one Lights.” out was “Looking Hot”. Sur- rightful place and creates more Kmart, Walmart, and Target at prisingly, this single was more edgy lyrics. However, there an affordable price of $9.99. New dean plans to make FPA more student friendly

By Seannell Chambers “We will continue to use Facebook to connect students with Staff Reporter on-campus and off-campus opportunities to build their re- Dean of the School of Fine and Performing Arts, Joseph sumes and grow as scholars and visual or performing artists,” Alsobrook, has been working together with the performing said Alsobrook. arts academic staff to set higher goals for the J. Scheidegger A development of applications for mobile devices is also Center. Alsobrook became dean in December 2011. underway. These apps will help provide real-time informa- In its past years, the Scheidegger Center was seen to be tion and answers to frequent questions for both current and more restrictive in certain ways. Alsobrook and his team prospective students. have come to a decision that it is time for change, a student- If interested, one can find these accounts on Facebook by friendly change. searching “Lindenwood University School of Fine & Per- “Making our programs as student-friendly as possible is forming Arts” or on Twitter “@LindenwoodFPA”. nothing new. The School of Fine and Performing Arts has Along with the new student-friendly aspect, the Schei- always been and will always be interested in operational or degger Center is going to present a new and upcoming silent curricular changes that lead to more effective learning or a film production. more productive and enjoyable collegiate experience,” said ‘Nosferatu’, a 1922 film, directed by F.W. Murnau, tells a Alsobrook. “Small changes can sometimes make a big dif- story about a vampire named Count Orlok who expresses his ference, just as small efforts repeated daily can lead to big interest in a new residence and the real estate agent’s wife. results.” This silent classic is based on the story “Dracula” by Bram Over the course of time, the Scheidegger Center is said to Stoker. be revamped with a variety of things; new sitting areas, work While the film is being displayed, the Lindenwood student facilities, furniture and even the installation of a screen for orchestra and choir students will perform in the foreground. important student announcements. Orchestra player, junior Rodney Mays, shared his views This new screen will help students be more aware of things about this experience. “It’s more appealing to the audience… such as the temperature of the day, when final exams are and because it includes both visual and audio. It’s not only ben- even dates for when to add or drop a class. eficial to the audience, but to the orchestra players as well.” Along with these proposed changes, a new schedule has The film will premiere in the Scheidegger Center on Oct. been granted to keep up with performing arts students’ busy 30 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available to students free of charge schedules. The schedule allows more access to the graphic at the box office. design rooms and dance studios and provides more time to For more information about the silent film showing, visit rehearse in the theatres after school hours. lindenwood.edu/film/ or email [email protected]. For Photo courtesy of www.lindenwood.edu/arts/deansGreeting Alsobrook and his team have also created Facebook and more information about the J. Scheidegger Center, visit lin- Official photo of the Fine and Performing Arts Dean, Joseph Alsobrook. Twitter accounts for the students to use frequently. denwood.edu/center. Oct. 10, 2012 Sports Page 9 From the court to the side, Soderberg stays By David Schlager “He’s been on the court tion outside of practice. Contributing Writer over the last five years,” se- Assistant coach Terry Hol- nior guard Alex Bazzell said. lander said he is happy to see Kramer Soderberg is ex- Former teammates at St. his former player begin the changing his black and gold Charles West High School next part of his basketball jersey for a suit and tie in and LU, Bazzell said it could career. 2012. be weird seeing his friend on “I’ve known since the day The man who scored more the bench without a jersey. I met him even before his than 1,000 points at LU will “I won’t be surprised if in a freshman year in high school be on the bench as a graduate couple of years he has an as- assistant. sistant job in Div. I,” Bazzell that he would be a coach Kramer will join his father, said. “We were just laughing someday,” Hollander said. Head Coach Brad Soderberg, about it the other day.” “I have personally seen him on the sidelines. As a coach, Kramer said he score 3,500 points between This time however, he will doesn’t want to be a shouter, the 2,500 at West and the coach with him, instead of but more of a helper. 1,000 here in two years at his father teaching him. “I just want to shoot ideas LU.” Kramer has known since at the players,” he said. “I The new assistant’s early the early days that he wanted want to have them be the tasks have included light re- to direct and instruct. best that they can be, so our cruiting in the St. Louis area “I think I’ve known for a team can be the best that it along with directing the re- very long time that this is can be.” cent walk-on basketball try- what I was going to do and Kramer said he thinks outs. this is what I’ve wanted to that the hardest part will be Kramer’s first game on the do, because basketball is the change in relationships. what I love doing,” Kramer “Most of these guys are my bench will be on Nov. 9 7:30 said. good friends and some of p.m. at the Hyland Arena Because of his success as them will be at my wedding.” against Greenville (W. Va.) a player, he has the respect of While he will still be with College. his former teammates, most of the players, the NCAA re- His second game also is at whom are players for the Lions. strains coaches from interac- home on Nov. 13, 7 p.m. Legacy photo by Romain Polge After spending time on the court, Kramer has chosen to coach at LU instead of continuing his playing career. Posnanski tells Paterno’s story in book By Jaclyn Cook and consistently drilled ex- revealed the incident oc- copy of the book, he stated Eventually in the hospital, There were notes in 1998 that Contributing writer cellence into the minds of his curred in the football locker that “writing a story com- Paterno told his wife Sue to said Paterno did not want to fire athletes, on and off the grid- rooms of Penn State. pared to rest of the media give Posnanski an unprec- Sandusky, but he would give The New York Times Best iron. They were successful, Three days after Sandusky is more meaningful for the edented amount of access to him an administrative position. Seller “Paterno” was a high- intelligent and worthy of so- was charged, Paterno was fans.” Penn State football files, per- “The media made it out like light at the St. Louis Public ciety. It fossilized earlier on, fired. Paterno spent 61 years sonal notes, colleagues and Paterno was covering for his Library earlier in Sept. and eventually accepted in “One thing I wanted to coaching college football, players. He even watched friend, not the case at all,” Pos- Author Joe Posnanski gave Penn State nomenclature. show in this book was how won more awards than nearly alongside the family the ani- nanski said. “Joe couldn’t stand closure to readers regarding Sixty-one years of athletic the media neglected the Pa- anyone and raised a family. mosity towards them follow- the guy.” college football coaching excellence passed at Penn terno family,” Posnanski told The admiration Paterno ing the scandal. Paterno the book pulled great Joe Paterno who died State before the wires of the his readers. attained in college football “Then, I was ripped apart through debuting at number earlier this year. Gold Gate bridge of football Paterno’s family pleaded from players, fans and the on Twitter,” Posnanski told one on the New York Times Posnanski regards Paterno were suspended a little too to the media that he was un- small community of State readers. “I hope I never have Best Seller List. Posnan- as a leader, instructor and loose. aware of Sandusky’s child College, Pa. were eclipsed by to do this again.” ski teased that the New York even disclosed that in his In 2011, former assistant abuse. a sickening scandal from one The files gave strength to Times claimed his biography last remaining days on his defensive coach Jerry San- Paterno was diagnosed of his former coaches. Posnanski. Scribbles of words would lose one million dollars death bed, Paterno told him dusky was found guilty of with lung cancer one week The Paterno family opened and notes gave depth of just because of a bad timing release. he wished he had done more. 43 counts of sodomy of boys after being fired. Ten weeks up to Posnanski after a grand how in tune Paterno was with “This book gives Penn As the head coach of Penn- over the age of 15. later, he died. jury indictment because the his empire and there were State fans closure,” public sylvania State University, a The young men were a part “Will the light ever shine coach did not authorize this notes about nearly everything, relations student Nicole Cas- college football empire, Pa- of Sandusky’s charity, which brightly again on Joe Pater- book himself. including how he felt about a tellano, 23, said. “The me- terno won 409 games. had become one of the larg- no?,” Penn State fan Bob Re- “If you’re going to write it, Michigan coach. However, dia did a great job of turning Posnanski wrote that Pa- est in Pa. iter asked. As he approached there’s nothing I can do to stop there was nothing about the around what fans wanted to terno was hard on his players A grand jury investigation the signing table with a fresh you,” Paterno told Posnanski. Sandusky sex abuse. hear, both sides.” 2012 Hall of Fame adds nine inductees at annual dinner Michael Sprague Kelly Massman, Greg Thompson, the really remembers and the stories that stick Ramsey also contributes to his alma ma- Staff Reporter 2000 women’s soccer and the 2005-06 with them.” ter, speaking at events like the 2011 grad- men’s basketball teams. Queen confirmed that LU alum Bob uation ceremony that was held at the St. LU will introduce its sixth class of ath- Bevard was part of the men’s basketball Ramsey (‘78) will be the event’s emcee. Charles Family Arena. letic inductees at the annual Hall of Fame team from 2003-07. Ramsey is a columnist for 101sports. LU students, staff, faculty, friends and dinner on Friday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. He will also be inducted as a member of com. family are welcome to attend the event. The dinner takes place at Columns Ban- the 2005-06 men’s basketball team that set He co-hosts the 101 ESPN show Stully Ticket prices are $25 per plate, but are quet Center in St. Charles. a school record with 26 wins. and Rammer. free to previous Hall of Fame inductees. The LU sports Hall of Fame honors both Dieffenbach was a member of the wres- Ramsey used to be a co-host for the Fast- For more information or to purchase on-field and off-field successes. tling program from 2004-07. Lane, the afthernoon show on 101 ESPN. tickets, contact Rachel Lamp at (636)- Individual athletes, teams and various He was a two-time NAIA national cham- He also calls the radio play-by-play for 949-4424 or by email at rlamp@linden- athletic personnel make up the current 60 pion. St. Louis University men’s basketball. wood.edu. inductees. Thompson also achieved national cham- This year’s class will add nine, which is pion status. the smallest number since 2009. He played in four straight title games This is a special class for the universi- with the roller hockey team from 2003-07. ty, as President Evans and Vice President The women’s soccer team will be repre- Boyle will be inducted. Evans and Boyle sented three times in this year’s class. The are being recognized for their significant inductees include the 2000 team that went contributions to expanding and improving 23-1, losing the national championship match athletics. in five overtimes. Alongside them will be five individual Massman (1995, 97, 98) and Kacizak athletes and two full teams: Dustin Bev- (1988-91) are both former soccer players. ard, Jake Dieffenbach, Rhonda Kacizak, Kacizak also played soft- ball all four years. Dinner will precede the introduction of the nine in- ductees. Scott Queen, director of communications, plays a major role in organizing the event. “Each inductee will have a brief introduction, and then have a chance to speak,” Queen said. “It’s a memorable night each year because we get to hear Courtesy photo of Bob Ramsey what each of the inductees Page 10 Sports Oct. 10, 2012 Sarah Schnieders’ story: never give up By Chase Stewart the dynamic that she would at the same time I knew in high school, and was my guidelines and rules, player and as a person,” Staff Reporter bring to the program. it had to be done. I didn’t interested in possibly re- which were extremely Francis said. “Getting the However, as the fall of hold up my end of the bar- cruiting her to come back strict, she would be eligi- chance to coach people Sarah Schnieders’ story 2008 began, it became gain my freshman year,” to LU. “I remembered her ble to receive a full NCAA like Sarah is why I do what is truly one of persever- clear to Schnieders that Schnieders said. from high school, and al- scholarship.” I do. I honestly feel as if I ance and triumph. she wasn’t fully prepared Schnieders enrolled at St. though we didn’t recruit Schnieders came back. have never worked a day in Prior to becoming the for life as a college-athlete. Charles Community College her at SLU, we knew she “I was honestly consid- my life. We’re extremely Lady Lions’ star for- proud of Sarah.” “Freshman year, I hon- in the fall of 2009 and stayed was being recruited by ering going to Missouri ward, Schnieders attended With her academic issues estly didn’t have my head there until spring of 2010. some solid smaller schools State just to attend school, nearby St. Dominic High in her rear-view, Schnie- on straight. I had some at- She would not step foot and that she was a very tal- but I loved Coach Francis’ School in St. Peters and ders can now focus on put- titude issues, and I wasn’t on a basketball court while ented player,” Francis said. vision for the program.” was a key part of a team ting the final touches on disciplined in the class- at SCC. “I honestly just Francis got in touch with Schneiders said. “It was that lost five games over her degree and her basket- room or outside of it,” had no desire to play bas- Schnieders through her something I wanted to be a her final two seasons. ball career. “I’m really not Schnieders said. “I basi- ketball. I really didn’t see high school coach and in- part of.” Schnieders was named a cally was not wise with my vited her out to open gyms Since her return, Schnie- looking forward to leaving, myself playing ever again, but I am definitely going first team all-conference time whatsoever.” he was holding at LU in ders has been incredibly which was kind of strange,” to enjoy every single mo- player her junior and se- She would go on to have the summer of 2010. “She successful both on and off Schnieders said. ment of it and give my very nior years and was confer- an incredibly successful came out to the open gyms the court. Schnieders fin- Meanwhile at LU, George best in both practices and ence player of the year her freshman season in which and although she was very ished third on the team in games,” Schnieders said. junior season. She finished Little’s era as head coach she appeared in 30 games rusty, which can be expect- scoring with an average of The Lady Lions tip off her senior season averag- had ended, and after a year and averaged 8.9 points per ed after taking a hiatus, 10.9 points per game her the 2012-2013 season ing 12.4 points per game in which former assistant game. Schnieders would I could tell she still had sophomore season. Schnie- against Fontbonne Univer- along with an impressive also record two double- coach Jenone Bell served game,” Francis said. ders’ junior season was as interim head coach of sity on November 9 at LU. 5.3 rebounds per game. doubles and scored 20 Following the end of the even more successful as “We are looking for Sar- the Lady Lions, current Following her senior points in two separate con- second open gym session, she finished second on the ah to provide strong lead- head coach Tony Francis term, Schnieders accepted tests. Francis invited Schnieders team in both points and re- ership and a lot of scor- a scholarship to become a Despite the success on was hired after the 2010 into his office. “I pretty bounds with averages of 12 ing this year, which she is member of the Lady Lions the court, her off the court season. Francis previously much just told her that I and 5.3, respectively. more than capable of do- basketball team and played issues would prove to be held an assistant coaching wanted her to come back And her dedication in the ing,” Francis said. “I’ve for then Head Coach too much and a GPA below position at St. Louis Uni- and play for me, and that I classroom has led to an in- challenged her to be the George Little. Regarded as 2.0 would force her to leave versity in which he served would give her the scholar- creased GPA above 3.0. leader of this team that a great pick-up, Little and LU and void her scholar- as recruiting coordinator. ship she had when she left “It’s just been incredibly people want to follow and his staff had high expec- ship in the spring of 2009. Francis remembers here,” Francis said. “I also rewarding to watch her to be the scorer we need tations for Schnieders and “I was disappointed, but watching Schnieders play told her that if she followed grow both as a basketball her to be.” Lions’ second half of season gets under way as they face top 25 teams on Oct. 13 and 20 Broome to recover the ball at the 15 yard By Louis Kohrs line. Three plays later, sophomore running Staff Reporter back Marvin Byrd delivered a one yard rush- ing touchdown that gave the Lions the edge The Lions overcame a significant loss in for the first time in the second half. junior starting quarterback Ben Gomez Sat- The Tigers came up with a long drive the urday night in Hays, Kan. where the LU de- next possession, setting up a first-and-goal fense and special teams lifted the team to a at the Lion’s four-yard line. The next play, 20-17 win over the Fort Hays State Univer- Junior cornerback Pierre Desir intercepted sity Tigers. a pass in the end zone with 1:17 left in the Backup quarterback senior Taylor Jasin game, leaving Fort Hays little time to initiate took over for the Lions in the first half, but another drive. managed to put up 13 points on the board. Jasin completed 24-of-39 for 285 yards After kicking a field goal on their first pos- with one touchdown while senior wide re- session, the Lions surrendered a touchdown ceiver Andrew Helmick had a team-high to the Tigers at the 11:05 mark of the second 99 receiving yards over five catches. Senior quarter. running back Denodus O’Bryant led the Li- The Lions came up with a field goal mid ons rushing with 96 yards on 16 carries and second quarter to pull within one, and then freshman linebacker Connor Harris had 14 took a 13-7 lead when Andrew Helmick went tackles. 18 yards for a score on a pass from Jasin. Pierre Desir, holding both of the team’s in- The Tigers then seized the lead with 47 terceptions, along with six tackles, was a key seconds to go in the first half on a 12 yard factor in the game. touchdown. LU improved to 5-1 on the season, while The Tigers, scoring the only points in the Fort Hays State fell to 1-5 overall. third quarter with a field goal, began to un- Helmick has now accumulated 2,078 ca- ravel in the fourth. reer receiving yards along with 24 receiving After losing Gomez on the first drive of the touchdowns. game, the Lion’s offensive forces had trouble Jasin threw the first touchdown pass of his accumulating points. However, the defensive career and set a new career-best in comple- efforts and special team units stayed strong, tions and passing yards. forcing two turnovers in the final eight min- Pierre Desir tied LU’s single-season record utes of the game. with six interceptions. Trailing 17-13 in the fourth quarter, LU Lindenwood travels to Emporia State on was forced to punt. Fort Hays misplaced Oct. 13th next week for a 2:00 p.m. game the punt, allowing senior cornerback Justin against the 6-0 Hornets.

Junior quarterback throws a pass in a game last month (left). The Lions gather before a game (bottom). The team is 5-1.

Legacy photos by Romain Polge Oct. 10, 2012 Sports Page 11

Legacy photo by Christie Blecher The Lady Lion Line dance team performs at every home football and heads to tournaments throughout the fall semester. The Lady Lions won the national title last year and will look to repeat. This shot was taken on Sept. 8. NDA summer camp helps Lion Line in ‘12 By Spencer Thomas petitions as well. hop routine that was tain for the Lady Lions. Lion Line. it up and to set the bar Staff Reporter While at the camp, judged by the NDA The team mainly per- The team has a new high,” Austin said. In last August, the the Lady Lions were staff. forms at home foot- head coach that com- It has been Austin’s Lady Lion Line dance provided with special- The Lady Lions es- ball games, but they peted on the dance dream to lead the Lion team trained at the NDA ized dance instructors tablished their domi- do compete at tourna- team all four years of Line and continue her (National Dance Asso- who helped them on nance by taking second ments throughout the her college career, and love of dance. ciation) summer camp in their performances for at the competition, giv- fall. was also formerly cap- The team will perform Milwaukee, Wisconsin. this fall. ing them an encourag- “My favorite part of tain of the Lady Lions. again on Oct. 20 at the This four day camp is “It’s a super fun en- ing start to the season. the team is that we are Hired as a full-time homecoming game. the biggest dance and vironment. It almost “We have a really known for having a staff member in Feb. “Lion Line forever” cheerleading camp in resembles a Step It Up strong family bond as huge heart and a lot of head coach Brooke is the team’s slogan, the Midwest. movie,” said senior a team this year. I am passion, which shows Austin is now once representing their bond It is famously known dancer Stephanie Hale. having a great senior every time we dance,” again leading the Lion with each other as well for being a training At the camp, the Lady year so far,” said Erica said Whitney Sterns, Line. as their persistent pas- camp, but it holds com- Lions performed a hip Lathangue, senior cap- junior officer for the “Our goal is to step sion for dance. Gymnast Lauren Cartmell looks to take names By Ryan Oldham Her main reason for com- times and we connect like Staff Reporter ing to LU though was gym- sisters.” nastics. As for her adjustment to With the LU Lady Lions’ “The thought of being a life on campus, she said it inaugural gymnastics season member of the first team and has been “a lot of fun so far,” approaching in the next cou- making history was so cool and it has “definitely been a ple months, Lauren Cartmell, and I thought it would be a change.” a freshman and elementary great experience,” Cartmell She also praised her profes- education major, wants to said. sors by saying that she “en- “take names at many of our Another reason for her to joys how they are willing to competitions.” travel to LU from Col. was help you and want you to do Cartmell is from Aurora, because of the education pro- well.” Colo. and before coming to gram. “The education pro- The season starts on Jan. 5 LU, she did gymnastics for gram is very successful and I when the Lady Lions travel the Colorado Gymnastics In- love to see children learn and to Cartmell’s home state to Freshman gymnast Lauren Cartmell is one of the new members to join the inaugural Gymnastics team. stitute club team. succeed.” compete against the Univer- The Lady Lions’ season will start on Jan. 5, 2013 in Denver, Col., which is Cartmell’s hometown. She was a 2010 Western The Lady Lions’ first event sity of Denver. National Qualifier, 2011 Re- is a scrimmage in the Hyland The first home game is Jan. mell when asked how she felt all “marked their calendars,” the last six or seven years as gional and NIT Qualifier, and Performance Arena, against 18, 6 p.m. in Hyland against about returning home for her for the event in Denver. “My a club gymnast so it will be most recently became 2012 the University of Missouri Southeast Missouri State first competition. “It will be mom will be going to the such an amazing feeling to State Gymnastics Champion. Lady Tigers on Dec. 9 and University. so much fun because I will event as well as many of my return as a college gymnast.” Cartmell said she came to Cartmell expects LU to “be “I truly cannot express in get to see all my friends and teammates from back home Cartmell is now focused LU because she “enjoys the the underdogs for a while as words how excited I am that family again.” and my friends from school.” on training for the next 3 atmosphere here,” and the St. it’s only our first season,” one of my first competitions Cartmell’s friends and Cartmell knows the uni- months until the Lady Lions Charles area “was perfect for she said. “As a team we have as a college gymnast is on family are following her first versity well, “I have compet- Gymnastics team start their my personality.” already had some amazing my home turf,” said Cart- year at LU closely and have ed at Denver University for first year. Gymnastics gets major player with National winner Turik By Issa David amazing to be a part of py with her major. some familiarity with she wanted to put me in like floor and beam, Sports Editor a national team,” Turik “I hated it,” she said. each other. something that I could since coming to LU. said. “I helped them win She switched to exer- In the end, Turik signed use my energy for,” Turik As for the team at LU, For some, changing two. It was an incredible cise science, but Bridge- on, even though she nev- said. “I’ve never done she is taking it all in. their major does not experience.” port was just starting the er stepped foot on cam- any other sport since.” “Gretchen is more con- mean they need to leave Turik is a native of program. pus. “I was a little blind- That is how she learned. nected to us personally,” their current college. Crystal Lake, Ill., a town Turik would have had sided in coming here,” Turik’s various coaches Turik said. “She brings However for gymnast located about about one to take one course a se- Turik said. helped polish her skills. so much more to the ta- Emily Turik, this was the hour north-west of Chi- mester if she stayed. She does not regret “I am still learning ble with her past colle- case. cago. So she began looking coming to LU. how to do gymnastics,” giate experience.” The junior comes to LU She competed for the for other colleges and “I love it here.” she said. Just because Turik is as one of the few ladies Trinity Academy club through her old coach at Turik got her start in Bars - a gymnastics more experienced than with college experience team where she was a Trinity, she came across gymnastics as a young event where the athlete some of her teammates, in gymnastics. 2010 national champion LU. girl. “I was extremely swings from one bar to she doesn’t want to be Previously at the Uni- in bars. She started emailing hyper as a child,” she another - is her special- considered a leader just versity of Bridgeport She went to Bridge- and having phone calls said with a laugh. ity. yet. (Pa.), Turik, 21, was a port because her Trinity with Gretchen Goer- Her mom set up a mini “My coaches at Bridge- “I wouldn’t necessarily star on a powerhouse coach knew the person litz, the LU gymnastics trampoline and put a port didn’t need me at put that role on myself to team that won four na- who ran the gymnastics coach. mattress against the wall floor or beam,” Turik be a leader,” Turik said. tional titles, two with her team. Goerlitz attempted to in their basement. said. As for the Olympics, on board. However after two recruit Turik at anoth- “I literally jumped She has had to relearn Turik shut the door on “That was absolutely years, Turik was unhap- er college, so they had off walls for hours, so some of the other events, that idea a long time ago. Page 12 Sports Oct. 10, 2012 International athletes find home at LU By Michael Sprague women’s tennis coach Bill freshman Shreeja Karki of admissions. “Other times it’s The nine-time NAIA na- ly when coaches are taking Staff Reporter Vahle. “Usually you have to Nepal was more direct. She web searches. We’re involved tional champion coach runs chances on players they have reference what their differ- remembers “actually email- in the ‘Study Missouri’ con- an annual summer program not seen first-hand. Potential student-athletes ent tournament records were ing different schools and ex- ferences, so that puts our showcasing recruits from Pierera, a South Africa na- from all over the globe ex- which is sometimes diffi- pressing interest to them.” name on a lot of lists for uni- around the world. tive, is redshirting this sea- press interest in LU athletics. cult.” Word of mouth is another versities in the Midwest.” Senior forward Tiago son to preserve his final year Financial and timely issues Currently in his eighth recruiting tool for luring in Establishing connections Pereira attended the camp in of eligibility for next year, limit in-person recruiting year with the program, Vahle recruits. Senior tennis player over the years is also key. 2009 with friends from back a season in which LU can outside of America. Inter- has only a handful of Ameri- William Hale says “you can Men’s soccer coach Carl Hut- home. “We paid a little bit of compete for a national cham- national athletes must find can athletes between the two use the services, but a lot of ter’s 19 years at LU have al- money to participate in this pionship. LU is ineligible other ways to be noticed by teams. times you can actually do it lowed him to establish many camp where we played three for postseason play this year American colleges. Many student-athletes, yourself or with the help of relationships in the soccer weeks of soccer in Georgia because of the NCAA transi- Academically speaking, American and international, another player.” Hale is cur- community. and Florida,” Pereira said. tion. not much is different from use services that match them rently helping a friend back “We do get tapes and LU annually sends repre- Between recruiting ser- their American peers. In- up with colleges and univer- home in England make the sometimes people do travel sentatives to the camp that vices, recommendations of ternational student-athletes sities based on academic and transition to America. here and tryout,” Hutter said. is attended by hundreds of friends and family, recogni- have both admissions crite- athletic standards. “I made International athletes must “A lot of it though is con- prospects. Pereira says that tion in athletic programs or ria and NCAA eligibility re- my video and submitted my make themselves as recog- nections with former play- Hutter’s respect for Wells is other methods, LU certainly quirements to meet in order exam scores to the company nizable as possible. LU must ers and other people that I’ve what draws LU to recruit at sees a fair amount of interna- to attend LU on academic or which connected me to many do the same. known for a number of years, the camp. “[Wells has] built tional applications. athletic scholarships. universities in America,” “Sometimes the coaches even from other places I’ve a great program for many With about 1,000 inter- “International recruits are said freshman tennis player do a lot of recruiting for us worked.” years, so Coach Hutter really national students enrolled, not easily seen so a lot of Daria Ivanova. Ivanova is a getting the word of LU out One connection is Ray trusts his judgment,” Pereira there are about 1,000 differ- times they’re going to send native of Russia. there,” said Jeff Harris, asso- Wells of Lindsey Wilson said. ent ways for them to find out you a video,” said men and Teammate and fellow ciate director of international College in Columbia, Ky. Judgment is key, especial- about LU.