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Volume 7, Number 19 Student Newspaper of Feb. 25, 2014 Area Venezuelans unite Dumpster dive Constanza Flores has seen eight students lose their On Saturday, area Venezuelans to give support to the country. Staff Reporter lives and more than 100 people met at the gazebo to pray for the “I decided to make an event in The local Venezuelan injured. violent situation. They called for an which all the Venezuelans in the community held a peaceful protest Venezuela has suffered problems end to the death, hate and fear. St. Louis area come together so on Feb. 22 to speak out against the such as insecurity for the past 15 Arnaldo Salazar, the host of the we could pray together and send a human rights violations that taking years. event, decided to organize the event spiritual message to our people and place in Venezuela. President Nicolas Maduro, has because the situation in Venezuela our family,” said Salazar. Legacy Photo by Romain Polge In the past 10 days, Venezuela been accused of repression. is becoming worse and he wanted Continued on Page 2 Aaron Kothe finds roses in LU’s trash. Page 3 Tuition increase explained

Miriah Ludtke Contributing Writer

The recently approved tuition increase of $430 for undergraduates and $215 for graduate students is necessary to support staff raises and to cover increased university utility bills, according to President James Evans. The increase includes both a tuition increase and a $90 increase in room and board. Evans said the increase is Legacy Photo by Romain Polge normal and is even slightly lower Ibrain Ledezma holds a sign that reads “Far away but not absent.” The group gathered on Saturday to protest the violence and oppression in Venezuela. than comparable schools in the St. Louis area, such as Maryville and Webster University. ROTC travels to Wash U Wheelchair basketball Evans also said students will continue to see raises in their tuition price. He said the for training exercises among adaptive sports enrollment has leveled off, and tuition increases will help to cover Cayla Brown Washington University. the rise in university expenses. Contributing Writer What this means for played on Sibley Day The future increases will likely fall The smell of gunpowder smoke Lindenwood Army ROTC cadets between 2 and 3 percent. Corrin Scriber filled the air as MS3s, a third year is that once or twice a week they Contributing Writer more than twice after receiving or He said the current increase is to cadet, went to the shooting range drive down to Wash U to do labs, dribbling the basketball. cover expenses related to faculty and practiced rifle handling while classes on military tactics, safety Imagine dribbling down the So, learning how to play that primarily serves students. MS1s and 2s completed their and training exercises. basketball court and taking a jump wheelchair basketball is pretty This faculty increase will cost first land navigation mission of Three times a week in the shot without using your legs. simple. LU $2.4 million in the upcoming the weekend. After that, it was a morning all the cadets have Imagine, not being able to run “Wheelchair basketball was a school year. LU also provides constant pace all weekend with physical training or PT for the or jump but still being able to play fun way to get a better perspective raises yearly to faculty, the current missions, platoon drills, and land cadets to meet the rigorous basketball. on the difficulties people with raise being 3 percent, contributing navigations. Strategic Tactical physical demands of the That is what wheelchair disabilities face everyday, I am to the tuition increase. This 3 Exercises, STX, small, squad- military and extra practice of lab basketball is. glad that I came.” said Chris, who percent faculty raise will cost the sized missions, were completed information. Everything done Later in the afternoon on is a physical education major. university around $1.7 million early the next day with a larger during these training times is to Sibley Day people had the chance Goalball and Sit Volleyball overall. platoon-sized mission completed help build muscle memory and to experience this game in the were also played. To accommodate for students in the afternoon. The final day was prepare cadets for their futures. Hyland Arena. To get more information on this who may be financially affected one long STX lane that included When they become officers in This game was a part of the event, you can speak to Heather by the tuition increase, LU has smaller missions. the Army, any combat situation event called Adaptive Sports. Rennington who is a teacher here annually added extra funds to the These drills and trainings is possible, from close combat to This event was run by Heather at LU. scholarship endowment. are common for the cadets of long range, anywhere between an Rennington, the School of Also, you can visit the website, “The number of scholarships the Army Reserved Officers’ urban setting to an unpopulated Recreation, Sports, and Exercise adaptivesports.org. rises every year. For next year, Training Corps, especially on rural area. This program practices Sciences. we have a $1.1 million increase Field Training Exercise weekends all types of scenarios to help the The rules of basketball are kept in scholarships, just in the such as the one held this weekend future officers be ready. the same even though you are in a scholarships Lindenwood gives in Weldon Springs. “I have always wanted to join wheelchair. students. Last year the amount of Lindenwood Army ROTC is the Army and become an officer,” The hoop is still set at 10-feet Lindenwood scholarship increase a part of the Gateway Battalion Cadet John Martinez. “Being a high and you play on the standard was $5.5 million,” said Evans. which is made up of different leader comes naturally to me and basketball court. “This modest increase will universities located around St. I think this program builds a lot of Of course, “traveling” is help Lindenwood deal with rising Louis including SLU, Webster, character.” modified a little bit. Legacy Photo by Lindsey Rae Vaughn costs and maintain the high quality MBU and UMSL, but the ROTC is about learning and A player has to pass or shoot the Desiree Martinez chasing a ball during academic experience our students entire program is based out of Continued on Page 2 ball after they touch there wheels the wheelchair basketball event. currently enjoy.” Page 2 NEWS Feb. 25, 2014

IN THE SPOTLIGHT Winds LU Student Ambassadors damage campus Emily Adair have questions or they just counselors. Ambassadors events, according to Kudalis. Student Ambassadors Aeriel Niccum News Editor need someone to talk to, are also available during “Anyone with role meets every other Monday Staff Reporter that’s what we’re here for,” the First-Year Experience to model qualities can be an at 5 p.m. in the Welcome High winds last week Often considered the ambassador Taylor Kudalis help students who are new to ambassador,” she said, “So Center. The group can be have damaged the roofs faces of LU, the mentors in said. campus. if you can speak in front of a followed on Facebook and of 22 buildings associated the Student Ambassadors In addition to mentoring The Student Ambassadors crowd or show any leadership Twitter. with Lindenwood’s main program are available to help students, the Student provided hot chocolate on qualities, you could join.” For more information campus, according to students find what they need. Ambassadors direct tours Sibley Day but are currently Ambassadors should have or to join the organization, Director of Facilities Joyce “Any student can ask us during campus visits and focusing more on expansion a resume, a 2.5 GPA and a email ambassadorsorg@ Norman. questions. If they’re lost, assist the admissions and awareness than hosting flexible schedule. lionmail.lindenwood.edu. According to Norman, Cobbs, Parker, Guffey Each week this series will showcase one of LU’s many student clubs and organizations. It will not eliminate the potential for an and Blanton Halls, the organization to be covered elsewhere in the paper, it merely introduces readers to opportunities for campus involvement. Spellmann Campus Center, Evans Commons, the Spirit Shoppe and the Clark building on Kingshighway ROTC Study tips all have moderate roof damage. Additionally, 15 Continued from Page 1 as this past weekend, advance themselves. individuals will be risking shared on residential houses have training to become senior cadets planned and “It is a different focus their lives, so every detail moderate damage. an officer. Cadre, executed all the events when training for becoming matters. Sibley Day According to Norman, commissioned officers in with critique and assistance an officer, we look for “FTX as an MS2, I felt Carla Menendez shingles are kept in stock the Army, teach the labs and from the Cadre. Also, adaptability and decisions I got to see and learn a Contributing Writer but are purchased as needed, supervise all the training the Cadre added random need to be aggressive. lot about how to prepare depending upon the situation done by cadets. The Cadre variables to the missions Figuring out plans on site myself for being an MS3,” It is not unsual for and color of the roofing. use data and regulations such as randomly changing is important because you said Cadet Marcus Prosser. students to struggle with Norman said she is from the military and give leadership or adding are always going into some Even though the cadets the demands of college grateful for the grounds their experience when indirect fire. unknown,” said Major have a lot of fun, they do classes. This could be due to department. teaching the cadets. The entire weekend was Derek Martin, one of the have to remain serious in ineffective study techniques. “Bless their hearts for On FTX, Field Training about training, practicing Cadre on the weekend. certain situations because Cynthia Fadler shared dealing with the snow and Exercise, weekends such and helping other cadets Overall, safety is first everything they learn now ideas on learning more while ice and now dealing with and foremost when doing is in preparation for future studying less on Sibley Day. the wind. They’re the ones anything in ROTC. Whether service. She exposed common who have to pick up the handling weapons with Even though the whole techniques that students shingles, trash, trash cans live or blank ammunition program is a commitment use to study and evaluated and other things that are or going on hikes through for each of the men and the advantages and strewn out across campus,” the woods, strict safety women who go through disadvantages of each one. said Norman. protocol is followed with it, the individual cadet In her speech, Fadler According to Norman no excuses. is their own person even discussed inefficient maintenance hopes to have Eye protection and when in the uniform. He techniques that students all damaged roofing fixed by helmets are worn most or she may love sunflower commonly use like the end of this week. There times, especially when seeds or push pops. They highlighting, re-reading and is no word as to the cost of handling rifles or going all have varying interests summarizing. repairs. Legacy Photo by Cayla Brown through dangerous areas and different plans, but the Fadler said highlighting Cadet Anthony Jackson maintained security on the roadside as such as woods toward cadets all agree they want was “bad for application,” the platoon prepared to move to a safe. enemy targets. These to challenge themselves and it does not guarantee Venezuela and serve their country with the retention of information. a resounding, “Hooah!” Re-reading wastes time. Continued from Page 1 Summarizing depends According to Salazar, LU’s program offers on the importance of the the event change. He scholarships to cadets content being summarized. believes that the support of enrolled in ROTC. Fadler said methods like international community Enrollment program elaboration, testing and can eventually help to fix does not mean that an spacing can help students Venezuela’s problem. individual is contracted better learn. He said the support of all or signed with the Elaboration gives an communities is essential to military. explanation for “why” and change the current situation. ROTC is open to adds information to prior “Venezuelans all over anyone who wants to facts learned. USA have been protesting, become an officer or Testing strengthens as in other countries. The serve in the military, the connection between importance is that we all including previous the answer and question. protest,” Salazar added. service members. Spacing prevents More than 21,000 For more information procrastination. Venezuelans have died by contact Lee Rodriguez Fadler said the best way common murder in the past at 314-935-5521 or to study is by “studying year. Legacy Photo by Cayla Brown lee.e.rodriguez@wustl. throughout the semester, Currently the government During a simulated mission, cadets Brady Hawkes and Seth Landon carry their “wounded edu. mix things up and finally shutdown NTN24 TV and unconscious” comrade Marcus Prosser to a safe location away from enemy fire. test yourselves.” channel by revoking press credentials for CNN journalists. Venezuelans’ right to free speech has been The Legacy’s online survey had 52 respondents. Here are some of the comments received: suppressed. Protests have occurred all over the country, though the government has criminalized the very act of protesting. Also, security forces violently repressed those who had been protesting against the government. Dozens of protestors have been injured, arrested and some of them killed. Daniela Ibarra, a Venezuelan LU student, said that being in another country and seeing what is happening in Venezuela is heartbreaking. “Our country is divided and the people are being oppressed by our government. We are fighting for our civil rights, and we are fighting for our human rights,” she said. “Today, Venezuelans all around the world are getting together to pray for our country and for peace,” Ibarra said. “As an international student, all I want is to be able to go back to my country and be with my family,” Legacy graphic by Cameron Poindexter Ibarra added. Feb. 25, 2014 NEWS Page 3

Legacy Graphic by Cameron Poindexter “Names that built LU” profiles 28 campus buildings named after LU personnel. Got trash? Each week, we will Dumpster dive yields 227 lbs. of recyclables uncover the stories behind Cayla Brown Sustainability Alliance tower. The trash sorted was these people, and how they Contributing Writer hosted a “Dumpster Dive” collected from dumpsters shaped LU. on Sibley Day. around campus. To demonstrate that the The group sorted almost Only 64 lbs., less majority of LU’s dumpsters 300 lbs. of trash in front than a quarter of all the contain recyclables, the of the Spellmann clock trash collected was non- recyclable. Sorted out was 43 lbs. of organic, compostable material, 47 lbs. of glass, 49.5 lbs of cardboard, 37.5 lbs. of paper, 31.5 lbs. of plastic, and 18.5 lbs. of metal. The items ranged from fast food throw away to cast-offs from LU cafeterias. The Sustainability Alliance found that 78 percent of materials sorted was able to either be recycled or composted, not

including liquid waste and Image from the Ladue News electronics found in the Board members Ben Blanton (left) and Duane Flowers (right) attend the 2012 Lou trash. Brock Golf Classic. President of the Sustainability Alliance Aaron Kothe said, “the fact that 78 percent of what we send to landfills could have been recycled is ridiculous Legacy Photo by Romain Polge and sad. Our campus needs Ryan Amos inspects a trashed lunch during Sustainability recycling reform, and that Alliance’s Dumpster Dive event on Sibley Day. starts with the students.” Steady growth seen after Rush Week Connor Johnson “It was also a good as a whole. Staff Reporter opportunity for men Francesco Polizzi, Legacy Photo by Michael Sprague The Interfraternity on campus to see that vice president of finances Flowers Hall was dedicated to the Flowers family after it was built in 2003. Council, also known as the fraternities at Lindenwood and scholarship for the IFC, held a Fraternity Rush do not embody the Interfraternity Council and Week last week. stereotypical image that vice president for Delta Tau Flowers dedication a family The week included an the media portrays,” Keller Delta, said that he felt that Michael Sprague Orientation Night, A Big said. overall the Fraternity Rush Style Editor these men were a part of He and his wife Linda Pink Volleyball Tournament Since joining the LU Week was a success. The dedication of Lindenwood’s biggest have a scholarship fund a Call of Duty tournament staff last year, Keller said “I think we got a lot of Flowers Hall was among expansion project that set up at LU. The couple and individual chapter that overall awareness, great guys to come out, and the new-age building added The Spellmann are also members of events. membership and the image we had a great turnout for dedications at LU. The Center, Blanton Hall and the university’s Butler Andrea Keller, Assistant of Greek Life on this the Call of Duty tournament building was dedicated to Guffey Hall. Society and the Heritage Director of Student Life campus have become more on Sibley Day. Greek Life the Flowers family shortly Flowers earned his Society. and Leadership and Greek positive. is continually expanding after being built in 2003. degree in business When a new round of Life, said that this past This reality can be and we are excited to see Duane Flowers did administration from dorms were built in the rush week was on par with observed in the attendance awareness and interests not attend Lindenwood. Greenville College in early 2000s, it was fitting the spring recruitment of nearly 50 men at the Call grow as Greek Life has He did not join the Greenvillce, Ill., in 1965. that Mathews and Flowers of last year, and spring of Duty tournament and the an increasing presence at Lindenwood scene until Flowers was the both had their names recruitments in previous growth of both Delta Tau Lindenwood.” the mid-90’s. president of Bass-Mollett donned on the buildings. years have always had a Delta, which currently has Though the official Flowers was named to Inc., a printing company smaller turnout of potential 26 active members, and Fraternity Rush Week has the Lindenwood Board dedicated to funeral Correction: Last members compared to fall Phi Lambda Phi, which concluded all qualified of Directors in May of products. week’s issue implied recruitments. currently has 13 active men are able to pledge both 1995 along with Joseph The company operates that Harmon Hall was “Fraternity rush has been members. fraternities throughout the Mathews and David out of Greenville, Ill., dedicated solely to a great week with a lot of Along with Keller, semester. Cosby. and the presidency of the Raymond Harmon, but really good events but it people involved with both For more information, Entering the LU company was recently it was a dedication to the is important for men on of these fraternities are contact Tyler Hoeferlin, vice picture at the start of turned over to the son of campus to know that they optimistic about the future president of recruitment The Heritage Campaign, Duane, John Flowers. whole family. can join throughout the of their individual chapters, at IFCRecruitment@ Visit lindenlink.com for an interactive timeline of past stories. semester,” she said. and the Greek Life system lindenwood.edu. Eating disorders affect nearly 8 percent of all Americans Killian Walsh 7.6 percent of Americans the need to address eating providers, students, types of eating disorders eating or control how much Social Media Manager having an eating disorder. disorder misconceptions educators, social workers including the three main they eat. It was reported last Feb. 24 through March 2 ... and highlights available and individuals committed types, bulimia nervosa, All disorders are year that approximately is National Eating Disorder resources for treatment and to raising awareness of the anorexia nervosa and binge dangerous and can cause 24 million Americans and Awareness Week. The support.” dangers surrounding eating eating disorder. serious health issues, even 70 million individuals theme this year is “I Had NEDA Week is a disorders and the need Bulimia nervosa is death. worldwide have an eating No Idea.” According to collective effort of primary for early intervention and characterized by binge A review of nearly 50 disorder. That is 1 percent the website, “This year volunteers, including treatment. eating and purging, or years of research confirms of the entire population, the NEDA is stressing professionals, healthcare Across the country, more consuming a large amount that anorexia nervosa has than 100 events take of food in a short amount the highest mortality rate place during NEDA of time followed by of any psychiatric disorder. week including purging, taking laxatives, Eating disorders frequently walks, information diuretics, or stimulant, and/ coexist with other illnesses sessions, and or excessive exercise. such as depression, screenings. Anorexia nervosa is substance abuse or anxiety NEDA asks that characterized by food disorders. everyone does just restriction, inappropriate Although eating one thing to help eating habits or rituals, disorders are diagnosed raise awareness obsession with having a medical conditions, some including putting up thin figure and an irrational insurance companies do not posters, distributing fear of weight gain, as well cover treatment for these pamphlets or even as a distorted body self- disorders. NEDA wants to making a minor perception. It typically also raise awareness and post on a social involves excessive weight funds to help support those media website. The loss. people who cannot afford goal is to educate Binge eating disorder is required treatment. people on the associated with frequently Last year, more than growing problem eating large amounts of $69,000 was raised in the that is eating food in one sitting until first two weeks following disorders. uncomfortably full. The the campaign’s February Legacy Graphic by Cameron Poindexter There are many person is unable to stop launch. Page 4 OPINIONS Feb. 25, 2014 Every woman should There will always be receive equal respect Abigail J. Fallon ‘haters’ Opinions Co-Editor In order to maintain a woman I will be met with luxury of challenging these perspective, however, I kindness or desire, disregard norms, but this can be done O n think it is worth exploring or sexual advances, respect in many different ways. Deborah Starr Linden- the limitations that Western or violence depending on You can put it out there, Featured Columnist wood society places on women, what I am wearing that own it and fight back, or Univer- different as they may be. day is a sick product of the you can keep it to yourself, For some odd reason, sity’s For example, Horan rape culture that we find maintain control and enjoy our generation has this ever- explained that most ourselves in. the comfortableness of new obsession with the famed Muslims view the hijab or, To think that it does modesty. phrase “haters gonna Sibley in stricter countries, the not exist in our country But to label either as slut hate.” Day, burqa as a sign of respect merely because we have the or prude is to defeat the very I will be the first to say journal- for personal dignity. “freedom” to do as we wish purpose of equality, which that I’m not a huge fan of ist Deborah Horan gave As for the West, is insanity. supports the notion that it this saying. In my opinion, a speech on women in the many view the constant It’s the same root issue is that woman’s choice to it’s tacky, overused, and Middle East. objectification of women everywhere in the world; adopt either lifestyle. No just makes you sound Having reported there as degrading to their social the only difference is in matter what she chooses, dumb. from 1993 to 2001, Horan status. how it manifests itself. she deserves the same However, I do think that explained that the Middle I am not advocating that Certain women around amount of respect that any despite the silly wording East is an extremely diverse women need to “cover up” the world will have the man would get in her place. of it, there is some validity thoroughly believe that region and that Islam is a in order to be respected, but to the message that it is big life decisions should religion with many faces. the way we get treated for trying to get across. be thought out, calculated Horan said that the baring it all isn’t acceptable I think behind the whole and talked about with the issues facing women in the either. “haters gonna hate” phrase people who mean the most Middle East are very similar Several weeks ago, a there is another phrase that to you. to the ones that challenged “friend” of mine said, “With goes something like “just But in the end, if it women in the United States how good you looked last do you.” comes to following your fifty years ago. night I’m surprised you Again, the way we dreams and going for Today, the cultures didn’t get raped.” word things in the 21st something that you really of Islamic and Western I think this was supposed century could be argued, want, “just do you.” Do countries clash on multiple to be a joke, and then a but the meaning remains what you want to do. different levels, and each compliment, but I was the same. Don’t listen to the voices tends to see it from only disgusted. In every season of of doubt telling you that one side. The expectation that as Image from www.atctower.net life, in every choice you it’s a waste of time or that make, in every dream you it’s frivolous. As long as chase, there are going to you believe in something, be people who don’t agree it’s never a waste of time. with you. I have always been the On The Fence There are always going kid to do what everyone to be “haters.” else wants me to do. I Should companies have to provide birth contol under their healthcare plans? Sometimes these people am 100 percent a people Brought to you by the Liberty and Ethics Center don’t actually hate you. pleaser. I don’t like to Often times, these are the disappoint, and I like to do YES NO people who love you the what people think I should Samuel Horstmeier and have never had sex Chase Stewart brella. Hobby Lobby’s big- most, the people who have do. But I have recently Contributing Writer before. In addition, more Sports Co-Editor gest issue with the healthcare always been supportive of learned that when the time As we progress into than a staggering 95 per- While the concept behind law’s mandate is they are go- what you want to do. It’s comes to be an adult, we a new era of youth cent of those people say President Obama’s marque ing to be forced to cover the in this moment that you have to make our own liberalism it becomes that they have taken the Affordable Care Act is “morning-after pill” com- have to decide whether decisions. increasingly difficult to pill for reasons other than commendable, there are monly known as “Plan-B.” you should listen to these That also means that combat the evolution contraception. So why do some aspects of the law Wherever you stand on voices or “just do you.” we will have to take of interests rising to the women want birth control coming to the surface in need the abortion issue, Hobby I’m not saying that you responsibility for any surface. covered by their insur- of some revision. One aspect Lobby has a case in the name should go about life never consequences that may This battle of “Yes” or ance? is a mandate within the law of the First Amendment. listening to the advice of come from our choices, “No” will be short lived; More than 30 percent which requires policies Being the strict others or having an attitude but that’s part of growing as time strides on, so of those surveyed say provided by employers come Constitutionalist that I am, of arrogance or thinking up. Any dream that gets does congresses effort to that they use the pill to essential benefits, including I believe Hobby Lobby and you know best. There 100 percent support make care and coverage reduce menstrual pains contraceptives. other companies following will be times when you from everyone in your available to more women. and cramps. If birth Some companies have suit have a legitimate gripe should listen to the people life probably isn’t a Under President control is not covered an issue with this mandate with this mandate of the in your life. Sometimes as big enough risk. Take a Obama’s new Affordable by a woman’s insurance in the name of the Free healthcare law. young people, in our late chance, get out there and Care Act (“Obamacare”), and she is unable to pay Exercise Clause of the First If the requirement to teens and early 20s, we “just do you.” Forget the All Food and Drug for it independently, she Amendment, which provides provide employees with don’t always think things doubts that people say, Administration-approved may not receive the care Americans the freedom to “Plan-B” pills conflicts through. the fears that they have contraceptive methods as for pains unrelated to exercise the religious beliefs with their religious beliefs I’ll be the first to for their own lives that prescribed are covered. pregnancy. Contraception of their choosing. and violates their collective admit that at this age, they try to thrust on you. This includes not only and will continuously be The most notable consciences, then they we tend to be a very “Haters gonna hate.” Do it emergency contracep- fought against because company doing so is the should not be forced to rash group of people. I anyways. tives such as Plan B, but the opposition feels it popular craft store chain, provide them. also patient education morally undesirable to Hobby Lobby. The company Also, if employees have The Legacy / lindenlink.com and counseling for those supply – when in reality filed an injunction against an issue with their compa- Spellmann Center 3095 / 3100 who feel it still wrong to their argument only the mandate in July, stating nies’ stance on this issue, 209 S. Kingshighway use birth control in an ef- applies to a feeble 5 that being required to they can easily go find -em St. Charles, Mo. 63301 fort to hinder pregnancy. percent of those who take provide employees with ployment elsewhere.Perhaps Legacy Telephone: 636-949-4336 One main misconcep- the pill. birth control violates the companies with stated reli- Lindenlink Telephone: 636-949-3629 tion with those opposed The argument that in- company’s religious beliefs. gious beliefs can work some- Legacy Email: [email protected] to including birth control surance should not cover Hobby Lobby’s religious thing out where traditional Lindenlink Email: [email protected] in insurance plans is that birth control is relatively beliefs are protected by the forms of birth control are Legacy Staff: birth control is used only close minded with respect Constitution’s First Amend- still provided under their Editors: Madeleine Heppermann, Lindsey Vaughn for preventing preg- to the fact that 95 per- ment; however, indepen- company policies, but Style Editor: Michael Sprague nancy. cent of users aren’t dent choice of the em- “Plan-B” pills are Managing Editor: Melissa Spears UF Health aiming at preg- ployee seems to be in not. In the mean- Production Manager: Christie Sielfleisch Communications nancy prevention. play here as well. Un- time, companies News Editor: Emily Adair helps to reiter- Whether or not der the new healthcare like Hobby Lob- Photo Editors: Jennifer Bruhn, Romain Polge ate this delusion majority approves, law, companies are in by have a legiti- Opinions Editors: Leigh Borgers, Abigail Fallon with the follow- the president does, essence paying for the mate contention Culture Editors: Annette Schaefer, Jason Wiese ing supplemental and within the next employees’ insur- with the ACA Sports Editors: Chase Stewart, Ryan Oldham Featured Columnist: Deborah Starr data. 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We are recruiting right now for upcoming studies! Page 6 CULTURE Feb. 25, 2014 2014 Oscar Predictions Jason Wiese Culture Co-Editor The past year may not be looked back on as a revolutionary year for cinema, but many of the most acclaimed films of 2013 succeeded in reflecting the revolutionary aspects and histories of the current and past generations. “12 Years a Slave” is a brutally accurate portrayal of Legacy Cartoon by Hannah Chibnall life as a slave in pre-civil war America. “American Hustle” exposed the (slightly) true story of con artists in the 70s who love to dance to disco. Spike Jonze’s futuristic, but an exclusive frighteningly timely, “Her” tells a unique story of romance Kampus App: between man and machine. Martin Scorsese’s “The Wolf experience of Wall Street” exposes the unlawful secret life of a stock Reem Abdalazem broker in the 90s, which could have taken place in today’s Contributing Writer trying if it were not a biography. These films and five others are nominees in the Best A great marketing strategy, sufficient knowledge Picture category at this year’s Academy Awards. It has in computer science and detailed design lead three been a challenge for even the most opinionated voters and international undergraduates to successfully launch commentators to decide pick what and who will take home their iPhone app “kampus” the night of Feb. 10. the prestigious Oscar this year. Twenty-one-year-old Diego Kafie, a marketing major Of course, whatever happens at the Oscars happens, no at Lindenwood University originally from Honduras, Leagacy Photo by Reem Abdalazem matter how audiences may react. However, in preparation thought about “zooming into college life” and creating Creators, Diego Kafie , Alcides Zelaya and Elisa Shwarchz for the 86th ceremony airing March 2 on ABC, it can be an easy and efficient way for students to exclusively created the ‘Kampus App.’ fun to make predictions. interact with one another. My choices of who will win are gold, and those who I In an effort to apply his thoughts to reality, he teamed of Missouri, but also targeted other parts of the world believe should win are asterisked. up with Computer science and graphic design majors like Mexico, Canada and Honduras. Alcides Zelaya and Elisa Shwarchz of Honduras and So far they are available in 12 different schools. Picture Venezuela. Kafie said they’ve been “really focusing on being • “American Hustle” ** “Kampus” is a free social networking app that international since day one,” and their international • “Captain Phillips” connects students in the same school and allows them background does help them. However he didn’t fail to • “Dallas Buyers Club” to see each other’s offered products and services and mention that the U.S., of course, will be their biggest • “Gravity” intermingle once they’re signed up. market. • “Her” The most important aspect of the app is “the market”, With 130 applicants offering their own innovations, • “Nebraska” where it is divided into products and services, requests Kafie, Zelaya and Shwarchz made it to the top 25 capitol • “Philomena” and lost and found. innovators in the Fall of 2013. • “12 Years a Slave” Students can offer and see whatever deals or products “We started working on this 10 months ago and we • “The Wolf of Wall Street” there are. didn’t know if we were going to get accepted by the app “Hustle” is far more entertaining than a story as complex Because of the variety of features, there are also store. We were scared we didn’t do something right,” as this could have been, but power and historical accuracy categories that students can filter according to their said Kafie. of “12 Years” could steal the win. preference. However, the three bright scholars won the Shark For instance, there is a “favorites” bar where students Tank competition hosted by Daymond John, CEO of Director can record their preferred products when they want to FUBU, in Nov. • Alfonso Cuaron, “Gravity” go back and look at them rather than searching for them Their excitement was beyond their imagination as • Steve McQueen, “12 Years a Slave” all over again. they know that the app store doesn’t usually accept • David O. Russell, “American Hustle” ** Along with a market students can go to anytime of limited-audience apps. • Martin Scorsese, “The Wolf of Wall Street” the day, there are other features that students can benefit When asked about the experience of this initiate, • Alexander Payne, “Nebraska” from. Zelaya said,” My first thought when Diego told me his Russell transports the audience into the 1970s setting Kampus offers a profile for professors at school idea was how am I gonna do it! But I started learning and makes a film for thinkers easy on the eyes as well. where students can rate and comment on them. and I actually bought a book for the first time. Yeah for “Mingle” is also another feature Kafie thinks will be the first time. We’re very happy we launched this last Actor different and very appealing. week.” • Christian Bale, “America Hustle” Students will be able to view each other’s profiles The app is only available for IPhones at the moment. • Bruce Dern, “Nebraska” and may or may not like one another’s pictures. However, Kafie is looking for an Android developer • Leonardo DiCaprio, “The Wolf of Wall Street” ** If two students like each other, they will both get who can make it possible for non-iPhone users. • Chiwetel Ejiofor, “12 Years a Slave” notified. It’s like a modern college “tinder”. In exactly two weeks and a little more than 300 users • Matthew McConaughey, “Dallas Buyers Club” Kafie said,” It basically facilitates flirting.” of Kampus, Kafie believes that,” This app is going to be McConaughey, sweeping the awards this year, got out Kampus didn’t only launch their app around the area very unique and entertaining for Lindenwood students.” of his rom com rut and achieved worldwide acclaim, but Leo cannot go 20 more years without an Oscar. Please.

Actress • Amy Adams, “American Hustle” ** Dancers and Musicians • Cate Blanchett, “Blue Jasmine” • Sandra Bullock, “Gravity” • Judi Dench, “Philomena” spontaneously create ‘jazz ballet’ • Meryl Streep, “August: Osage County” When you can feel the emotional toll that a character have been to in the past confidence and grace in of the performers as they Jason Wiese goes through on screen, you know that you are watching a Culture Co-Editor have been so successful their movements. strived to not repeat master. Adams has reached her peak. and inspiring and just Each dancer had a the same movements On this year’s Sibley really exciting to watch different story to tell, the too often. They would Supporting Actress Day, four music majors and also participate in, so music serving as their twirl on their feet, on • Sally Hawkins, “Blue Jasmine” and about twenty dancers I wanted something like backdrop. their backs, etc. Despite • Julia Roberts, “August Osage County” grouped together in Studio this for the Lindenwood Some would form frequent repetition, there • Lupita Nyong’o, “12 Years a Slave” 2100 in the J. Schiedegger students because we’ve groups to play off of each was never a dull moment. • Jennifer Lawrence, “America Hustle” ** center for Lindenwood’s never had anything like other while others stayed The musicians (who • June Squibb, “Nebraska” first Dance and Music this before.” with their own rhythm, also threw on some J-Law is my favorite actress of all time, but Nyong’o’s Improv Show. James Schilliday using the mirror covering bongos, maracas and performance attracts sympathy when Lawrence’s character The interesting thing is on keyboards, Mason the wall as their guide. synthesizer to mix it up) is dismissive. that none of these artists Williams on guitar, James It became evident that and the dancers made the had any expectation of Owens on drums, and to match the music proved event a unique experience Supporting Actor what they were about to A.J. Griffin on piano sat to be a challenge for many for the eyes and the ears. • Barkhad Abdi, “Captain Phillips” do. The plan was for the in as the band, dropping • Bradley Cooper, “American Hustle” band to spontaneously smooth, jazzy beats all off • Jonah Hill, “The Wolf of Wall Street” throw some beats together of the top of their heads. • Michael Fassbender, “12 Years a Slave” for the dancers to mimic, “We’ll just play • Jared Leto, “Dallas Buyers Club” ** while the dancers attempt and hopefully create A performance so transformative that Leto, playing to inspire the musicians. something unique,” a transgender drug dealer, could have mistakenly been “I just intend for us to Williams said before the placed in the “Actress” category. improve and feel each jam about improvising other’s music and dancing with his fellow musicians. and hope that they can be Schilliday added, “It inspired by what they see is really a skill to be and what we hear,” said acquired.” Image from www.heyuguys.co.uk dancer Heidi Morgan, The dancing women, who helped organize the and one man, let the Leagacy Photo by Jason Wiese Jam. band’s rhythms guide The band drops a smooth, danceable rhythm at the Sibley “Improv jams that I their bodies, displaying Day performance. Feb. 25, 2014 CULTURE Page 7 Improv troupe brings Sibley Day to a close Cayla Brown Contributing Writer Legacy Graphic by Cameron Poindexter Giggles, chuckles and an all-around jovial time Madeleine Heppermann Alter your suiting pieces if need be; it will could be found in Evans Co-Editor-in-Chief be worth every penny. Commons to wrap up Usually conjuring up images of The key is in the details. Wear colored Sibley Day 2014. unflattering pantsuits and ill-fitted blazers, socks to match your tie, buy cufflinks The Nick of Time business attire is the most dreaded of that reflect a hobby or interest, even add Players, a Lindenwood all dress codes. But it really needn’t be. a pocket square to your suit jacket on student improv group, There are plenty of ways to spice up a special occasions. performed the annual work wardrobe while remaining well improv show in Evans within the realm of appropriate workplace For Women: Commons cafeteria, one ensembles. Pencil skirts will always be a standard in of their many shows put on the selection of women’s business apparel through the semester. For Everyone: but this piece of clothing can look very The six students with Fit matters. Nothing will compromise unprofessional if fit improperly. Be sure acting interests performed the seriousness of your appearance more that the skirt fits your curves, but not too scenes suggested by the than opting for wardrobe items that are snugly, and be sure to consider the length. audience while they played too big or too small. As much trouble as it Push the limits a bit, but within reason. improvisational games such sounds, take the time to find the perfect fit. Choose a royal blue blazer to go with your as “Ding,” “Slideshow” Build your work wardrobe around a black pencil skirt instead of the matching and “The Dating Game.” set of solid basics. No, they are not the black jacket. Or choose red crop pants and The group used a most exciting by any means, but they are a silky blouse instead of wearing trousers volunteer from the Legacy Photos by Cayla Brown necessary. Everyone should own at least and a cardigan. Mix it up with color and audience to assist during Top: The Nick of Time players posed as Taylor Poore one pair of black dress pants, a classic pattern but keep the styles appropriate for the “Slideshow” sketch. described her trip to Neverland. Bottom: Vince Napoli and blazer and a white button-down shirt. your work setting. Even though they may Cole Figus acted out a scene where a priest and a rabbi walked not all be acting majors, the into a bar. For Men: Making the transition from student actors use this as a quick Fit is especially important when to working adult can be confusing style- outlet. Players includes Cole Napoli said, “We go out to investing in a suit. Don’t settle for a 34 wise, but it shouldn’t be cause for concern. Being in an improv Figus, Vince Napoli, Taylor have fun and make people inch inseam when you really need a 36 Keeping in mind proper workroom group such as the Nick of Poore, Malorie Carty laugh. It is a fun, free or vice-versa. The same goes for sleeve wardrobe decorum, there are many on- Time Players requires quick and Marissa Bioni with time.” length and the slenderness of the jacket trend options that will appeal to your thinking under pressure and announcer Kaitlyn Driesen. The next performance is cut. Some guys have broader chests and fashion sensibilities while maintaining a sense of humor. Part of the group since scheduled for March 26 in shoulders and need the waist tapered in. your professionalism. The Nick of Time sophomore year, Vince Jelkyl Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Weekly Reviews Voices Only brings Food Review: Movie Review: Sushi Ai “The Lego Movie” a cappella to Sibley Day

Emilie Sondergaard Natasha Jahanshahi practice time, but according Staff Reporter Staff Reporter to Hodge, it is all worth it. Sushi Ai is a great place On Sibley Day, students “It is very rewarding. to go if you are looking for at Lindenwood University You get to work with sushi at an affordable price. were able to attend a lot dedicated musicians who The place may not look like of different events around come to rehearsal ready to much outside, but when campus. One of these events make music,” Hodge added. walking in you will be Legacy Photo by Emilie included Lindenwood’s Director of the Voices impressed and welcomed. Sondergaard Voices Only concert which Only group, and Music The menu has a lot to was held in the Emerson Department Chair, Pam offer and don’t worry, if Theatre in Scheiddegger at Grooms was also pleased you’re not the biggest sushi lover there is also delicious 3 p.m. with their performance. soups, noodles and salads. There are a lot of different sushi They performed music “The concert exceeded rolls such as the one called The Pink Lady which is a roll from all over the world, my expectations!” Grooms with spicy tuna and shrimp or the California Roll which with their voices as their said. “We performed is filled with delicious crabmeat, cucumber and avocado. only tool. Every song was several songs that are very Sushi Ai is located on Zumbehl Rd. Best of all, if you accompanied by a short new to us, and the students don’t feeling like going there, you can order the sushi right Image from collider.com introduction and a little really did well.” to your front door seven days a week. story, which just added When choosing songs As a student at Lindenwood University you get a 10% to the overall charm of for the Sibley Day concert, discount if you show your Student ID when paying, so Tyler Jeffers the event. The group Grooms says “I didn’t have bring your friends along for a great meal at Sushi Ai or Staff Reporter managed to capture the a theme in mind. I selected have a night in with great sushi at an affordable price. “The Lego Movie,” is as the name says, a movie based attention of the audience music that was a variety of on Legos. If you are unfamiliar, Legos are little tiny bricks who seemed to enjoy the styles and that would be Book Review: that are more often than not a considered a child’s toy. performance. Members of appealing to students.” “Cruel Beauty” by Rosamund Hodge However, Legos are so much more than merely a child’s the group themselves, were The group delivered toy. also satisfied with their a performance that Legos are one of the most famous, if not the most performance. everyone seemed to famous, toy franchise in the world and its products are “I felt that we had a very love. This semester the Samantha Triplett embraced by people of all ages. I think all of us at some successful concert today!” group has a high school Contributing Writer point loved and played with Legos in our childhood. said Voices Only member tour, four off-campus “Cruel Beauty,” by Rosamund Hodge, is a retelling of The movie follows Emmet Brickowski (Chris Pratt) Amelia Hodge. performances and four on- the “Beauty and the Beast” fairytale which delves into the who is a construction worker. He is enlisted by a tech-smart The group practices campus performances. For heart of desire and the prices we are willing to pay to obtain female companion named Wyldstyle (Elizabeth Banks) and more than 6 hours a week more information, visit what we want most. Following Nyx, whose father traded a powerful wizard known as Vitruvius (Morgan Freeman). and also have outside lindenwood.edu/center. her freedom in a bargain with the evil ruler of the kingdom Vitruvius and Wyldstyle believe that Emmet is “The of Arcadia, the novel explores the unlikely relationships Special,” the chosen one foretold in one of Vitruvius’s she builds in her new home as she struggles to come to prophecies. “The Special” is claimed to be the “very most terms with her inner demons. special, most important, most extraordinary person to ever Compelling in its characters and luscious in its has, ever is, or ever will exist.” Emmet must rise to the descriptions, “Cruel Beauty” is a novel to behold. With its occasion of being “The Special” and learn how to defeat mix of Greek mythology and an original system of magic, the evil President Business (Will Ferrell) from taking over the land of Arcadia blossoms from each page. Meanwhile, the Lego Multiverse. Nyx and the rest of the cast present jagged personalities “The Lego Movie” may appear to be a cookie cutter filled with secrets, pains and darkness which grip at the type of any other old “savior of the world” story. However, heart and make their struggles all the more engaging. “The Lego Movie” appeals to people of all ages because While love is central to the novel, questions about of the resounding theme of individuality and holding on to duty and fairness are also prevalent. Nyx’s problems do creativity throughout the movie. not disappear when she finds love. Rather, the emotion The dialogue of this movie is hilarious, the animation is sharpens her insecurities, fears, and inner turmoil to make well done, the plot has a very nice flow and the movie, as a her all the more enthralling while creating a heartbreaking whole, has a very sound theme and message for everyone portrayal of love with all its anxieties, joys, and challenges. who has time to hear. Throughout the novel, it is near impossible to predict There is no surprise to me why this movie is adored the next turn of events and the bittersweet portrayal of love across the United States and around the world. Everything is riveting. Those seeking a novel about love and its thorns, about “The Lego Movie” is awesome and it teaches “Cruel Beauty” is a tale which blooms like few others. everyone that there is something special about all of us. Page 8 SPORTS Feb. 25, 2014 Women’s lacrosse continues strong start John Tessmer two more Ossello goals, Lindenwood finished Staff Reporter three goals by Shelby Polk, the games with a 20-0 win. The Lions lacrosse team, and one goal out of Lindsey Two games into the ranked 14th in NCAA Palme, Savannah Phillips, season Lindenwood is a Division II, faced off and Amanda Schimpke. perfect 2-0. against Shorter University Melissa Smith and Phillips Polk leads the team with (Georgia) on Saturday at 2 each added an assist. nine points, as she has p.m. Things were looking seven goals and two assists Playing in some fairly good for Lindenwood as on the year. Smith leads the good conditions in front they lead in every stat, team in assists with three, of a small home crowd of except turnovers as while and in groundballs with about 200, the Lions did Shorter turned the ball over nine. not disappoint. 22 times. Shorter had just 1 Goalkeeper Hehmeyer Eleven Lions scored shot in the first half. has 115 minutes in goal, on the day, as Christine Nothing changed for giving up just 8 goals, Hehmeyer had a shut out Lindenwood in the second while Delaney Solomon making four saves on the half, as they added 8 more has five minutes in net with day. goals. two goals given up. After controlling the Four minutes in, Smith Lindenwood looks to draw to begin the game, scored on an assist by continue its winning streak that was all you would see Ossello. this coming Saturday at 2 out of Shorter University. Ossello followed that pm against No. 2 ranked Lindenwood scored assist with a goal of her Adelphi University at less than a minute in and own. Hunter Stadium. the goal scoring would Wendell added another Lindewood will continue continue. assist on the day as Polk non-conference games After a goal by Maddi scored at the 21:39 mark. until they face off with Ossello, assisted by Kara About one minute later Adams State University Wendell, Lindenwood Schimpke scored, assisted in Alamosa, Colorado on went on to score 11 more by Ossello. March 21 at 4 p.m. goals in the first half. To finish the day, Caitlin The home conference Adding to the scoring War and Abbie Ness each opener against Regis Legacy Photo by Romain Polge were: Melissa Menchella scored a goal, with Renee University is on March 28 Sophomore Maddi Ossello looks to advance the ball up the field during the Lions’ matchup as she scored two goals, Abrolat scoring two. at 7 p.m. with Shorter University (Georgia). The Lions went on to win the game by a score of 20-0 George Altman speaks at LU Men’s volleyball Matt Sabados “We never got all the great players that Contributing Writer compensation switching to he saw in his time in both Baseball in the 50’s was a the MLB, maybe we got a leagues, such as Satchel much different place, fewer few packets of Wrigley’s Paige and Ted “Double completes roadtrip scandals, classic players gum as our compensation,” Duty” Radcliffe. and the integration of MLB Altman joked. “Satchel was the most had just taken place. “We couldn’t get hurt, it versatile pitcher I ever saw, with three victories As a part of Sibley Day, just didn’t happen, because he would rent himself out former Negro and Major that could mean you lost to small local teams and Leaguer George Altman your spot. I remember pitch a game or two, and he The Lions were able to snap a two-game losing streak was at Roemer Hall and when I was with the Mets, would bring in the outfield. and improve their overall season record to 11-4 spoke about his experiences I dislocated my shoulder The man would pitch in his time. on the last day of spring without an outfield, that’s Brett Morrison Altman said that even training, and the manager how good he was. I reckon Staff Reporter fundamental tactics of everything up for everyone with the integration of said I was starting on that for every superstar that success. Our middles did else. Our middles played Major League Baseball, opening day, and I had to, left the Negro Leagues for The men’s volleyball a great job at attacking very well this weekend. We blacks were still not treated he was the manager, and I the Majors, there was about took to the road the the opponents weaknesses can only execute this if we very well, not even Altman couldn’t lose my spot.” 1 more that retired with the weekend of Feb. 20-22 and opening up the net have great passing, which when he joined the Cubs. Altman also told about Negro Leagues.” for a three game trip to the for the pin hitters.” Said we did from Mike Adams “Land of the Sky” in the Hackworth. and David Poole.” Carolinas. The Lions continued to The team would The Lions were looking implement their game plan conclude their three-game Softball team drops two to bounce back after losing as they traveled to Gaffney, road trip when they headed Lions struggle against Fontbonne University, lose two games at Hyland Arena S.C to take on Limestone to Misenheimer, N.C. to the previous weekend University. take on Pfeiffer University. 9-1 and 10-2, dropping their overall record to 2-6 against conference This time the Lions The Lions once again John Tessmer opponents IPFW and Ball jumped out with a win in came out aggressively as Staff Reporter State University. the first set, taking it 25-17. they took the first two sets This will have the Lions They dropped the by a score of 25-23. Facing Fontbonne run in all but the first and innings. Lindendwood’s record at 6-4 in the season. second set 18-25 but would They dropped the third University in a double sixth innings, before finally two runs came in the fifth, The team will face some persevere by taking the 20-25 but were able to header for the first home getting on the board when as Madeline Bohr tripled talented squads, as they third and forth set by scores clinch the win in the fourth stand of the season this past Farnam doubled home home Brooke Tiehes and headed to Charlotte, N.C. of 25-15 and 25-23 for with a 25-19 set victory. Saturday, things didn’t go Opich. Barbara Bateman singled to face the Belmont Abby another 3-1-match victory. The Lions were once quite like the Lions softball Ryndack finished out the home Bohr. Crusaders in their first LU’s offense was lead again lead by Hackworth program had planned. game, tossing seven innings Morgan Colvis got the match. by Michael Adams who who finished with 20 kills, Starting her third game of while giving up five earned loss, as she tossed 3.1 LU will drop the first had 12 kills, Hackworth and Overby with 12. the season for Lindenwood, runs on nine hits. innings, given up ten runs set 25-27 to the Crusaders, had 11, Scott Siwicki had Hackworth also had a Kendall Ryndack and The second game of the on eight hits. but will bounce back with 10, and Kyle Overby had service ace and three block the Lindenwood defense double header was even The Lions will continue three straight set wins with nine. assists. couldn’t keep Fontbonne more Fontbonne, as the their schedule with a double scores of 25-17,25-20, and With four players “The team is definitely quiet. With four fielding game ended in the fifth to the header on March 14 against 25-16. scoring that many points looking forward to our errors in the game, mercy rule, as Lindenwood Lincoln University of Giving the Lions a 3-1 each, helped the Lions Tuesday match. We prepare Lindenwood gave up a was down 10-2 after five Missouri at 2 and 4 p.m. victory. control the match. for every match as if it was The Lions were lead “We went into this a National Championship by true freshman Jake weekend with a game and we’ll be doing the Duckworth and junior plan and we were able to same for McKendree. For Colin Hackworth. stick to that and execute us it is another opportunity Duckworth had a very well. We wanted to to practice plays that will dominating 19 kills in his serve aggressively. “ Said be crucial to our end of first ever career start, while Overby, “With this game the season success,” said Hackworth recorded a plan we understood that Hackworth. match high 21 kills. we will miss some serves, The team finished the “The team did an but we will also be able to road trip with a record of excellent job at executing get the other team out of 3-0 putting them at 9-4 a philosophy our coach rhythm. We were able to overall in the season. introduced to us at the do that pretty well this past They are set to take on beginning of the season, weekend and that was one McKendree University ‘Weathering the Storm.’ of the big reasons for our in Lebanon, Ill. Feb. 25, When we experience rough success. We also wanted before returning home Legacy Photo by Romain Polge patches in the match we to utilize our middles a lot Feb. 28 for their match Kendall Ryndak pitches against Legacy Photo by Romain Polge regroup, find our rhythm this weekend. When we can against Loyola University Fontbonne University. Kaitlynn Siebert leads off on third base. and respond with our get them working, it opens at Hyland Arena. Feb. 25, 2014 SPORTS Page 9 Conference Tournament to start at Hyland DJ Hicks & Ryan Oldham Staff Reporter and Sports Co-Editor

The Lindenwood Lions A poor shooting half and and put the team up by 5 women’s basketball team several missed layups made with 25 seconds left. once again held its ground it noticeable that the Tigers After another great against Lincoln University were not doing anything defensive possession the as they solidified its spot in special and the team just tigers were forced to foul the MIAA tournament. needed to focus offensively and once again Morgan With just one more game and tighten up on defense. Johnson made both of her against Missouri Southern The Lions came out of game ending free throws, State University Thursday halftime guns blazing and putting the game out of night the women’s already had the game tied at reach for the Blue Tigers basketball team will enter 34-34 just five minutes into with 10 seconds left. the MIAA tournament as the second half. With this win the Lions the seventh seed, and will Four minutes later the are now 14-11 and 9-9 in face 10th seed at home next Lions had captured their the MIAA and just one win Monday. largest lead of the half away from getting into the The Lions will face getting up by five with a NCAA tournament for the one of four teams in the 44-39 lead. first time. first round of the MIAA The Tigers weren’t ready Their potential conference. to give up either though, opponents, Central The teams they can gaining the lead back at Oklahoma, have gone 6-11 face in the first round are 49-48 with eight and half this season, with Northwest either Central Oklahoma minutes left in the game. Missouri having the same University, Northwest The game stayed very MIAA record. Missouri State University, close and went back and Missouri Western and Missouri Western State or forth for the rest of the half. Southwest Baptist share Southwest Baptist. Coming down to the final the same MIAA record, The team had already minutes of the game the winning five and losing 12 lost to Lincoln twice this Lions felt urgency in the air of their conference games season and didn’t plan on and stepped their game up. so far this season. letting it happen again on Two clutch free throws The Lions will face their home court. from Morgan Johnson with Missouri Southern State The Blue Tigers were just a little over a minute University on Thursday in ahead by as much as 10 left gave the Lions a three the Hyland Arena, which points in the first half, but point lead. will be their last game the Lions did a good job of After a good defensive of the season before the not letting the game get too stand the Lions had an MIAA Tournament First- far out of hand. important offensive Round on March 3 which The Lions went into possession and Jenny will also take place at Legacy Photo by Romain Polge halftime chasing Lincoln Rocha made a great play Lindenwood University Lions freshman guard Kassidy Gengenbacher drives through the lane for a layup in a matchup by six points with the score with the shot clock winding in the Hyland Arena at 7 against Lincoln Univeristy at the Hyland Arena. at 30-24. down with a quick layup p.m. Emily Turik saves best performance for last David Schlager highest score of the season, “We aren’t pleased, but with a 9.850, the second- celebrating Turik and The Lions have three Contributing Writer and being the first senior in this isn’t a setback for us,” best mark in school honoring the program’s first matches left in the A day most athletes fear, program history is such an said sophomore Courtney history. graduate on Senior Day. season before the MIC Emily Turik saved for last. honor.” Heise. “We had our season The deficit served to be “It was a very emotional Conference Championship “I’m so proud of myself While it was still a high score which shows we too great for the Lions going night because Emily is not in Champaign, Illinois. to end my last home meet top performance in the are improving and makes us into final event. The floor just my teammate, she’s The team is currently setting a new record for developing gymnastics even more motivated to get exercise would be the top also my roommate and my sixth out of the 12 teams myself,” said Turik. program, the Lions fell to back in the gym to focus on event of the day recording best friend,” said Zabawa. in the MIC and need to “I think tonight ranks at both the Air Force Academy details.” a collective 48.650. Head coach Jenn Kessler finish in the top eight to the very top. I got my career and the University of On the uneven parallel Both Heise and Turik admits that it was tough to qualify for the conference high, the team got our Missouri-Columbia. bars, Heise led the squad scored a 9.725, freshman see Turik walk away from championship. Ajiea Hargrave measured her last home meet. “As along as we a 9.750, and sophomore “Emily is my first keep doing what we Rachel Zabawa led the senior as a coach, and she are doing we should be squad with a 9.825. just meant so much to our fine,” said Kessler. “If “We are improving every program and what we are we keep building on our week in a different event building here.” performances like we did and if we just keep doing Turik tallied a 38.850, today we will make it.” that we will be where we the second best all-around Next is a trip to want to be at the end,” said mark in Lindenwood Anchorage, Alaska for two Zabawa. history while also setting a meets against the University Despite the loss, the career high on the balance of Alaska-Anchorage highlight of the night was beam with a 9.725. Seawolves.

Legacy Photo by Romain Polge Lions senior all-around competitor Emily Turik takes part in the uneven bars on the gymanstics senior night meet against Mizzou and the Air Force Academy. Page 10 SPORTS Feb. 25, 2014 Men will start MIAA tournament on the road Phillip Scherer Though LU was able Staff Reporter to keep the game close For the second through most of the first consecutive week, the Lions half with the help of men’s basketball team split forward Garrett Reeg’s nine a pair of games against first half points, Deshaun conference opponents. Cooper of the Bearcats took They fell in their first over and regained control game of the week against of the game. Northwest Missouri State, Heading into the locker but emerged victorious in room for halftime, the their game against Lincoln Bearcats of Northwest University. Missouri held a 31-21 lead. With their win against The Bearcats continued Lincoln University on to extend their lead after Saturday afternoon, the halftime, pushing it to Lions officially clinched 14 points at 49-35 at the a berth in the MIAA midpoint of the half. conference tournament Part of the reason for in their first season of their sustained success eligibility. in the half was the inside In doing so, the team presence of forward Dillon accomplished a goal that Starzl, who assisted on or head coach Brad Soderberg scored five quick baskets to set before the season began begin the half. that they wanted to reach From this point, the the postseason after their outcome of the game two-year transition period was never in doubt as the Legacy Photo by Romain Polge from the NAIA to the Bearcats extended their Junior forward Garrett Reeg battles for a rebound with a Lincoln opponent during the Lions’ 82-75 victory on Saturday. MIAA. lead to as many as 16 points The first game of the week in the late stages of the against Northwest Missouri game. two teams exchanged leads point lead into halftime. came storming back, and afternoon, as he scored State began well for the Northwest Missouri four times over the first 12 Ressel made four three- reduced the LU lead to 14 points and added 15 Lions, as they grabbed an went on to win the game by minutes of the contest. point baskets in the first four points after Lincoln rebounds. early 6-0 lead with the help the score of 70-59. The Lions were able to half and led the Lions with guard Mario Bass knocked The Lions will conclude of a three-point basket from Brandon Marquardt led extend their lead to six at 12 points after 20 minutes down a key three-point their regular season guard Brandon Marquardt. the Lions in scoring with 17 20-14 midway through the of play. basket. schedule at home against Northwest Missouri points, including five made half as senior guard Tyler Lindenwood took control The Lions never allowed Missouri Southern State erased their deficit very three-point baskets. Reeg Ressel made a three-point of the game just minutes Lincoln to get any closer, University on Thursday. quickly, however, as guard also added 16 points in the basket. into the second half, as as they stretched their lead The game will tip-off Grant Cozad of the Bearcats loss. Though Lincoln was two made free throws from back to eight points to at 7:30 p.m. The team will picked up five quick points The second game of able to tie the game with Ressel gave the Lions a 58- ensure their victory. then begin the conference to give his team an 11-8 the week against Lincoln just over three minutes 42 lead. LU eventually won by tournament. Details about lead that they would never University turned into a remaining in the half, LU Over the next four the score of 82-75. Reeg this tournament are not relinquish. back-and-forth affair, as the came back to take three minutes, however, Lincoln enjoyed a very successful currently available. Lions struggle against Washburn, drop three of four Phillip Scherer The score remained Washburn crawled back Lions relief pitcher Geoff Staff Reporter 1-0 until the bottom of into the game over the next Hartleib, and then added For the second week in the second inning when three innings, as they tied seven runs in the eighth a row, the Lions’ baseball Washburn scored two runs. the game at 3-3 due to a inning off a group of Lions team was forced to change The second run of the fielding error by Ryan Light, relievers. the location of their inning was unearned as LU and then took the lead for Washburn won game matchup due to inclement third baseman Ben Coudret good in the seventh inning four of the series by the weather. committed an error that led on a sacrifice fly. Washburn score of 14-4, leaving St. The weekend’s to the Ichabods scoring a won the game by the score Charles with a 3-1 record. matchups against Washburn run. of 4-3. LU will continue its University were originally Washburn maintained The final game of the schedule at home next scheduled to take place in their slim lead until the top series began as a close weekend with a four-game Topeka, Kan., the home of of the seventh inning, when matchup as well, as the two series against conference the Ichabods. the Ichabods pulled their teams were tied at 2-2 after opponent Lincoln However, due to the starter Brett Ash. the sixth inning. University. threat of poor weather in the Alex Laughlin, the The Ichabods tallied The Lions hold a record area, the two schools agreed Washburn relief pitcher, five runs in the bottom of of 3-6 overall and 1-3 against to move the four game surrendered three runs in the the seventh inning off of conference opponents. series to Lindenwood’s inning while only recording campus. one out. The Ichabods won three The Lions leadoff man of the four games of the Wade Rothermich drove in series, winning the last two of the runs for the Lions three after falling in the first as they went on to win game game. one of the series by the LU got off to a good score of 5-2. start in the first game of The second game of the series, as LU shortstop the series proved to be Legacy Photo by Romain Polge Nathan Prindle picked up an a pitcher’s duel, with EVER SEEN A Lions infielder Jerry Roam fields a ground ball in a RBI on a single that scored neither team able to put home game against Washburn University. second baseman Jerry Roam together multiple scoring to give the Lions a 1-0 lead. opportunities. Lions starting pitcher Dylan Terrell scattered eight hits over six innings, and allowed a single run in his sixth and final inning to give the Ichabods a 1-0 lead. SUB FLY? The Lions were never able to get a runner across the plate in the final three innings against three different Washburn pitchers as they went on to fall 1-0 in the extended nine-inning game. Game three of the series started very similar to game two, with both teams held scoreless through the first three innings. The Lions were able to break the scoreless tie in the fourth inning as Prindle drove home the star first baseman Mike Failoni to give LU a 1-0 lead. The lead was later extended to 3-0 as Ryan FREAKY FAST Legacy Photo by Romain Polge Light drove home two Lions first baseman Mike Failoni watches a pitch go by in a weekend matchup against Washburn additional Lions later in the University. Failoni picked up two hits during the series. DELIVERY! inning. ©2013 JIMMY JOHN’S FRANCHISE, LLC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.