Aug. 30, 2016 LINDENWOOD LEGACY An award-winning newspaper Student Newspaper Volume 10, Number 3 Lindenlink.com

Task force to promote ‘tolerance, acceptance, mutual respect’

Walker van Wey perience classes. the message, Walker said, which is why he The diversity task force aims for a long- “We want to create thinks talking to groups heavy with freshmen Reporter term goal that allows Lindenwood as a school will set the bar for years to come. and community to look at the effects our ac- an environment where The biggest obstacle right now is the anon- A diversity task force formed last spring is tions and guidelines have on people of differ- ymous world of the internet, he said. The hoping to celebrate differences, foster more ent cultures, Walker said. students understand ability for any person at any time to under- understanding and create a more welcoming “Any policy that affects students, faculty what diversity is and cut all the progress the group plans to make atmosphere for all cultures at Lindenwood. or staff will be improved for students to feel is a very real issue, but not one that the group The group is headed by Patrick Walker, tolerance, acceptance and mutual respect,” what it looks like” fears. associate professor of Nonprofit Administra- he said. “We want to show people how much -Patrick Walker, “I’m at a loss for words right now at the tion at the Plaster School of Business and En- stronger we are together.” disrespect and boldness of people on the in- trepreneurship. The task force is open to anyone, regard- Lindenwood Faculty ternet,” Walker said. “That inspires me to be “We want to create an environment where less of ethnicity and religious background. just as bold about acceptance and embracing students understand what diversity is and The only thing necessary to join is the drive togetherness. If we’re not doing anything that what it looks like,” he said. “Culture, racial to take on such a task, Walker said. Although sage of coexistence. starts with conversations and understanding and sexual orientation issues still get swept anyone is welcome to attend the monthly “We are open to anybody who wants to do and agreeing to disagree, we will be behind as under the rug.” meetings, voting is restricted to one repre- the work,” Walker said. “Developing strate- a university.” Walker said that the task force already has sentative per school. gies to promote and improve relationships on The group will have its first meeting of this made a few recommendations on general He also said that the diversity task force is campus starts with conversations, and it takes semester at 1 p.m. Thursday in Harmon Hall education courses that Lindenwood should not a group that forces people to act identical a lot of courage to have these conversations.” Room 138. A presidential advisory coun- consider offering, and it plans to make pre- at each meeting; members are encouraged to Unification with other clubs and organiza- cil on diversity, which is separate from the sentations to freshmen in their Freshman Ex- keep their identities as they spread the mes- tions at Lindenwood is a big key to spreading group, also is being established. Tobacco use Shutdown Dash of color of Droste restricted to Road set eight zones for this fall Phil Brahm Lindenlink Editor Phil Scherer smokeless tobacco, snuff, chewing tobacco The reconstruction Reporter and any non-FDA ap- of a road along Linden- proved nicotine delivery wood’s campus remains A new tobacco poli- device. on schedule to begin lat- cy only allows smoking Tobacco use is pro- er this fall, according to in designated zones that hibited in all universi- city officials. are at least 100 feet from ty vehicles, including Plans to redo the sec- any university facility, maintenance vehicles tion of Droste Road be- and restrictions are for and automobiles owned tween Charbo Street and the most part being fol- by the university. Tobac- South Duchesne Drive lowed, officials say. co use is prohibited in all have been finished, and The eight designated university housing units. the design phase is 85 smoking areas are: the University parking areas percent complete, the southwest parking lot also are included in the city’s website says. of Hyland Arena; the ban. “The design of this northeast side of Young The idea for a smoking project is still on sched- Hall; the northwest ban was first introduced ule,” said Matt Segerman, parking lot of Guffey by the Lindenwood Stu- project manager for the Hall; the southwest side dent Government Asso- city of St. Charles. “We of the J. Scheidegger ciation in February 2016 are still looking on put- Center; the west park- and was later approved ting this project out to ing lot of the Campus by President Michael bid by late September Service Center; the west Shonrock. and possibly having a parking lot of the Wel- Vice President of Stu- contractor on board by come Center; the south dent Development Ryan the end of October.” side of the gazebo near Guffey said that the stu- He added that once Niccolls Hall; and the dents’ well-being is of a contractor is selected, northwest parking lot of paramount importance a meeting will be held Harmon Hall. to the campus commu- to discuss the project’s The ban covers all nity and that in this case construction schedule. forms of tobacco, in- secondhand smoke may Details for the meeting’s cluding cigarettes, ci- be getting in the way of Photo by Kelby Lorenz time and location have gars, pipes, water pipes, that. Zachary Murri avoids getting paint in his mouth as he finishes first in the Splash Dash. See more on B4. not been determined yet. electronic cigarettes, See Tobacco Ban | A2 The project will re- place deteriorating pavement along the one-third-mile stretch of Droste, improve the Adjunct of the year brings business smarts to the classroom current sidewalks and add a 10-foot-wide mul- Bryce Olden make it come alive is by dents; we have a lot of fun, master’s degree in busi- vehicle that Chevy choos- tiuse path for pedestri- making it applicable to we do a lot of real-world ness from Golden Gate es. ans and bicyclists. The Reporter the interest of the stu- projects,” Holley said. University in San Fran- Holley’s students com- homes situated along the dent.” Holley comes from a cisco. pete against each other in construction route will Steve Holley was Marketing senior business background and After his master’s, Hol- teams. The overall winner have their driveways re- awarded Lindenwood Graham Zagrodney said gets his style of teaching ley went on to work for is picked by the Chevy moved, and alleyways University’s Adjunct In- Holley makes class inter- from his real-world expe- Anheuser-Busch. He was dealers. with parking spaces will structor of the Year at the esting and is “really into riences. there for 26 years upon Lindenwood has won be built in their back- adjunct conference earlier hands on learning and “I actually bring in real retiring in 2011. the Chevy Challenge in yards as a result of the this month. real experience.” clients, real customers One of Holley’s big- five competitions of the improvements. Holley said it was an Holley, who has been for the students to work gest achievements at Lin- past six years. Lindenwood current- honor. at LU since the fall of with,” Holley said. “They denwood is having his “Students challenge ly owns 42 student-occu- “There’s a lot of great Steve Holley 2011, teaches in the Plas- get feedback from them students compete in the you to do better,” he said. pied homes that will be faculty members out here, Lindenwood ter School of Business and so it gives them a taste Chevy Regional Colle- “They challenge you to affected by the construc- so it’s very nice to be rec- Adjunct of the Year Entrepreneurship. of what they can expect giate Challenge. bring more to the table, tion. ognized by the university “He does what we all He also teaches adver- when they get out and get The competition in- and they get to engage The project is expect- and obviously by your want to do and what we tising and sales classes at their jobs after they leave volving colleges in the and enjoy it, so it works ed to cost nearly $5 mil- peers,” he said. all strive to do and that Fontbonne, Maryville and Lindenwood.” area takes place every fall. out really well.” lion and has an estimat- David Arns, depart- is take a concept like ad- and Saint Louis Universi- Holley got his un- Holley has his classes put Holley said that as long ed completion date of ment chair of marketing vertising and promotions ty, which adds up to about dergraduate degree in together a full-blown ad- as Lindenwood will have December 2017, accord- in the School of Business, and make it come alive,” 500 students a year. marketing at Southeast vertising and sales pro- him, he will be around for ing to the St. Charles nominated Holley. Arns said. “The way you “I really enjoy the stu- Missouri State and his motion campaign for a many years to come. website. Page A2 NEWS Aug. 30, 2016 Evans Dining Hall workers provide smiles

Photo by Kelby Lorenz Photo by Kelby Lorenz Stephen Giuffrida cuts a cantaloupe to prepare for a meal in Evans kitchen Friday. Julie Feesler greets a student with a smile while scanning IDs in Evans Dining Hall. Steve Giuffrida brings NY experience to LU Julie Feesler has positive impact on students

Bryce Olden Alexandra Napoli “Before long, I knew their Reporter “I kind of got attracted to the Reporter back of the house, the cooking names, their sports, the careers Stephen Giuffrida, a for- After retiring from 25 they’re planning to pursue, and mer New York chef who side of it, and then I just kind of years of teaching, Julie Feesler now is in charge behind the fell in love with it.” said she needed to find a new of course, how to get them to scenes of Evans dining hall, purpose in her life. smile.” took an unlikely route to -Chef Steve Giuffrida, She joined her son Frank- Lindenwood. Pedestal Foods ie Feesler, a dish washer in -Julie Feesler, In college, he majored in Evans Cafeteria, working for Pedestal Foods journalism so he could fol- Pedestal Foods at Lindewood low in the footsteps of his three years ago and said her grandfather who worked this could be pretty cool.” champion Mets and Walter new goal is to make a positive denwood dining, because she huge supporter of LU sports. for “The New York Times.” After experiencing some Cronkite to the students at impact on students. says the changes all center The first Lindenwood game But Giuffrida never took success in New York, Giuf- Lindenwood, who more of- The most important part of around improving the student she attended was a volleyball a job in journalism; instead frida had a setback when he ten than not tend to be his her job is to share a smile with experience. game, and since then, multi- he gravitated toward hospi- got a 4 a.m. call telling him harshest critics. every student who comes One of Feesler’s favor- ple student athletes have also tality. that the restaurant where he “You would like to please through her line, she said. ite memories from working invited her to their games and “I took a job in the hotel worked had burned to the everybody, but it’s hard to “Before long, I knew their in Evans is when a chef told competitions. Throughout the industry — it was a confer- ground. do,” he said. “You know names, their sports, the ca- her that she was trending on years, athletes have given her ence center — and I really Giuffrida decided tothey’re away from home, reers they’re planning to pur- Yik Yak, a social media app. hoodies and T-shirts to help didn’t enjoy that,” he said. “I make a fresh start in St. and it’s an international sue and of course, how to get Students posted about how her show her Lion pride. kind of got attracted to the Louis, where his wife is community.” them to smile,” she said. much they appreciated all that “When the players see me back of the house, the cook- from, and he quickly saw Giuffrida’s eagerness to Director of Dining Services Feesler does. in the stands, they come up ing side of it, and then I just some major differences in take on the task of feeding Nancy Tinker said this about The Illinois native and her after the game and let me kind of fell in love with it.” the cooking scene here. the student body at LU is Feesler: ”At the end of the day, husband Frank moved to St. know that it meant a lot for Giuffrida was hired by “In New York city there what caused Director of to her it’s not about the food Charles after the birth of their me to be there,” she said. Playboy Resorts, where he are seven or eight restau- Dining Services Nancy Tin- — it’s about the students.” first son. She said that it can be hard was put through months rants on every block,” he ker to bring him on. The students who affec- They immediately fell in for the parents of these stu- of extensive training in the said. “You can go in for In- “What I like the most tionately call her “Miss Julie” love with the historic charm dent athletes to travel to all kitchen. dian food, Thai food, Leb- about Chef Steve is that enjoy her cheerfulness and and beauty of St. Charles and of their children’s games, so His breakthrough mo- anese food. You can walk he is the real deal when it her sense of humor. knew the community was the many of the athletes feel that ment as a chef came when out of your apartment, walk comes to growing, planting “She can make anyone’s right place to raise their chil- similar support when Feesler he did a cooking exhibition down the street and have and using fresh ingredients day better,” said junior Karly dren, she said. Feesler said she attends their games. with TV personality Regis anything you want. Here it’s when he can,” Tinker said. Bulla. “She cares so much for loves shopping on Main Street “One thing that’s for sure, I Philbin on “Live with Regis more planning ... the diver- “His focus is on taste and us, and that’s something that and enjoying the great restau- know they can hear me cheer- and Kathie Lee.” sity isn’t there.” flavor profiles.” can be hard to find.” rants the city has to offer. ing,” Feesler said. Giuffrida, who is a Yan- Giuffrida said that St. Tinker said Giuffrida’s Senior Paige Newman Before they were married, What she loves the most kees fan, said he was ex- Louis also favors a more experience not only at nice agreed. Feesler said her then-boy- about Lindenwood is the di- cited when he learned that family-oriented way of eat- restaurants, but at places “She truly makes a differ- friend asked her to the 1984 versity of the student body. another guest on the show ing, leading to more chain that served large crowds ence to the students,” she said. Cardinals opening day game. “The students get a chance that day was Mickey Man- restaurants instead of cul- made him a good fit to feed Feesler said she wants She said she knew she must to see how wonderful people tle, a former outfielder now ture-centric places. the students at Linden- them to know how much she have been a special girlfriend from all over the world are,” in the Hall of Fame. In addition, Giuffrida wood. genuinely cares about them. to be asked to that game. Now, she said. “So I was in the back in said it has been a transition “I liked the fact that It is that love for the stu- in their 29 years of marriage, “It gives them a foundation the green room with him,” going from cooking in New Chef Steve was looking for dents that has made Feesler the two have never missed a of peace and harmony they he said. “That was my first York for then-President Bill a home and not a job,” she excited about the new chang- Cardinals opening day. can spread as they go out into inclination that I bet that Clinton, the 1986 world said. es that have happened at Lin- The Cardinals fan is also a the world.” Tobacco Ban | Continued from A1 “Smoking is one thing that we can control on campus, and we hope that people will respect the wishes of the general collective here,” he said. Beginning in the fall of 2017, smoking will be banned entirely on Lindenwood’s campus. At that time, students who wish to smoke will have to go to an off-site location. As part of the ongoing transition, campus officials are slowly removing the cigarette recep- tacles that previously sat outside various build- ings. Currently, the receptacles remain outside the Spellmann Center as well as Parker Hall, but Guffey said that they will not be there for much longer. John Bowman, the director of student safe- ty and security, said that his staff feels like the tobacco ban has been going well so far, adding that things should continue to improve as the year progresses. Smokers who don’t follow the new rules will be issued warnings at first. He added that it will require the effort of ev- eryone on campus to ensure that the tobacco ban goes as planned. “It’s up to all of the faculty and staff to enforce the guidelines that are in place, not just the se- curity officers,” Bowman said. Guffey said that the university has been pre- paring for the ban for more than a year, and that students have been made aware of the upcom- ing changes since last school year. There have Design by Kelby Lorenz not been any serious pushbacks up to this point, A map showing the designated smoking areas around campus. according to Guffey. “Part of the reason we are doing the transi- to the students and faculty, but also to people and tobacco-free next school year, it will join already adopted the practice. tion plan is to give individuals advance notice of who come to campus periodically, whether it is Lindenwood-Belleville, as well as other local Lindenwood will hold smoking cessation what is coming,” Guffey said. to go to a sporting event or a concert. universities such as Webster University, UMSL classes at the counseling center. Dates and times He said the advance notice not only applies When Lindenwood goes completely smoke- and Washington University, all of which have will be announced later this fall. Aug. 30, 2016 OPINIONS Page A3

The Legacy/ Lindenlink Pokemon Go: for young Staff: Editor-in-Chief: and the young at heart Kelby Lorenz Stephen Hawkes an adult. Lindenlink Editor: But assuming that it is Reporter Letter Phil Brahm intentionally marketed to- Within a month of the ward children, why take this Design Chief: release of the hit mobile app as some absolute mandate? from the Mili Mena Pokemon Go, critics have Adults regularly draw enjoy- launched a moralistic back- ment from other products Editor News Editor: lash that is unfair. marketed toward children. It’s not the moral crisis we Pixar movies, for instance, Essi Auguste Virtanen have popularly seen with the prove there are some aspects Tyler Tousley Pokemon franchise; there, of of products that adults can Opinions Editor Culture Editor: course, still exists religious find worthwhile, such as the Maiken Zoëga-Nielson objections from some Evan- story, charm, theme, etc. Welcome to the Legacy gelical Christians and objec- Pokemon Go certain- Opinions page! My name Sports Editor: tions over the promotion of ly has worthwhile aspects: is Tyler Tousley, and I will Michelle Sproat animal cruelty in the games physical exercise; socializ- be serving as the editor of by animal rights activists, ing, since groups play the the Opinions page for the Assistant Sports Editor: but Pokemon Go players game together; and partici- 2016-2017 school year. Kearstin Cantrell seem to be facing a very par- pation in the local economy This is my second year ticular criticism. while on Pokemon hunts. editing for the page and my Opinions Editor: Whether it comes in the So regardless of the mar- third year writing for the form of drive-by harass- keting intention of the plat- page. Tyler Tousley ment, memes or more so- form, legitimate reasons I personally tend to lean Faculty Advisers: phisticated critiques like exist for adults to choose to toward the liberal side of from the popular conserva- engage in this as a form of arguments but encourage Susan Weich tive blogger Matt Walsh, it entertainment, especially if people of all opinions to Neil Ralston has a basic message: Grow the choice is between this or contribute, not just those up. other popular forms of en- with whom I agree. Walsh argues that there tertainment. This is my final school are ways adults should have By most counts this app year, and I hope to start Spellmann Center 3095 / 3100 fun, and they differ from promotes a more healthy a few conversations with 209 S. Kingshighway how kids have fun. Pokemon adult behavior than other peers through this page. St. Charles, Mo. 63301 Go is for kids, he claims, and popular, adult forms of lei- To start things off, how- Telephone: 636-949-4336 doesn’t make for good enter- sure. ever, I’d like to offer a bit of Email: lulegacy@lindenwood. tainment for adults. How is it that we tell advice I have learned in my edu We might also add the Pokemon Go players to grow time here: the importance time-wasting factor to his up rather than those eating of campus life. The views expressed argument; adults should junk food while watching With my last year of choose entertainment that sports, drinking the night school, I have moved off herein are not necessarily spends their time wisely, away at the bar or especially campus and am officially a the views of the university. rather than wastes it. playing a various assortment commuter. But why does Pokemon of other mobile games? I lived in a dorm for Go fail this criteria? It is Really, what is so much Photo from the Lindenwood University Facebook page three semesters and men’s Pokemon such as Eevee can be captured all around campus. Letter to the Editor questionable whether it is more adult about Angry housing for three semes- even marketed as a kids Birds? ters. Having that off-cam- Policy: game, because the game For the virtue of the so- ately. seems much less of a waste pus housing gave me a taste ciety at large, we should It’s not that I don’t be- of time than most of the en- The Legacy is proud to requires phone ownership of what it is like to be a bit and the freedom to move probably demand that all lieve people should think tertainment I see our culture more independent. provide an open forum for relatively large distances in adults who have ever chosen critically about the forms of consuming, so it certainly Upon the graduation a variety of opinions. search of Pokemon. Kids are to play Angry Birds in their leisure they partake in, ei- isn’t where I would start any of my roommate, I made In order to share your hardly able to play without free time grow up immedi- ther. I do. But Pokemon Go crusades. the decision to completely perspectives, please send sever ties with my campus a Letter to the Editor to living. LULegacy@lindenwood. Speaking from experi- edu. Letters may not ence, living on campus for University Commons brings new, the first part of college is exceed 350 words, should incredibly important. avoid obscenities and My time living at first must include the writer’s beneficial businesses to students in Cobbs Hall and then in full name. Parker allowed me to meet a huge array of different Tyler Tousley people and learn how to live Follow us on Opinions Editor constantly being surround- social media: ed by those people. Returning to St. Charles for I was more active in the Facebook: the fall, I was rather excited to clubs and events that our see what had become of all of campus offers, and I was Lindenwood Legacy the construction in the area. more social with other stu- Lindenlink There still seems to be a lot dents. to do, but I’m rather satisfied Moving off campus, it Twitter: with what is open and ready becomes hard to hang out @LULegacy for consumption. with people who are on From the time that ground campus and more incon- @Lindenlink was broken at the Univer- venient to go to events and sity Commons right across meetings. Instagram: from campus to the end of So why did I move off @lindenwoodlegacy last school year, we have seen campus? a new Schnucks, GNC, Great I waited until my senior YouTube: Clips, U Nails, Crown Vision, year to finally make the leap Lindenwood Legacy CVS and Crazy Bowls and into the next level of adult- Wraps open for business. hood. As of last May, most Multimedia The new location for the of the people I had become grocery store is much more close friends with had grad- convenient for students than uated. Staff Needed: the old location off Duchesne That isn’t to say I don’t Road. have any friends on cam- Do you enjoy writing, Great Clips offers a nearby pus, but the people I spent design or photography? option for haircuts, something most of my free time with Come work for the Legacy that a large amount of stu- are not around anymore. and Lindenlink.com to dents need with some degree There was also the im- build your resumé and gain of regularity. With that said, pact of cost. My grant from practical work experience. my experiences have not been Lindenwood, which I’m You can contact us at very pleasant at this particular appreciative to have had Great Clips. in the first place, did not LULegacy@lindenwood. GNC and U Nails are also a Photo by Tyler Tousley completely cover the cost of edu. close choice if you take supple- University Commons is home to a whole list of new businesses that students can benefit from. room and board, and now We would appreciate ments or want to treat yourself that commuters can be stu- your support! to a mani-pedi. Crown Vision they have made a lot of prog- ing and Exercise Science pro- the busy traffic of First Capi- dent workers, I saw no rea- is located so the students don’t ress. grams. tol Drive. I previously heard son to continue to stay on have to go far when it comes We have Mod Pizza and Though I’m not entirely talk of a covered walkway, but campus. time for new glasses. As some- Potbelly Sandwich Shop. Mod sure that a dental place or a nothing ever came of it. Uni- Living on campus is im- one who wears glasses and re- Pizza is a delicious personal mattress store (students are versities such as Washington portant and a great way to fuses to even try contacts, this pizza option, and I’ve heard provided mattresses) will University have provided al- meet people. It can also be seems like a great addition. good things about the sand- thrive in the area, I don’t know ternative walkways for their outgrown, so enjoy having Thank you for CVS tends to be where I wich shop as well. There is also that they will fail. So far I am students to cross busy streets; your friends close by while your continued end up for late night snacks a Mattress Direct and a Lind- rather impressed with the pla- we could easily take steps to you all live in the same and school supplies, so I have enwood Dentistry opening in za. mimic something similar. community. support of positive feelings toward it as the same part of the plaza. If I were to suggest addi- At the rate construction has our news well. About Crazy Bowls and There is also construction tions, I would consider putting been going, I am very inter- -Tyler Tousley Wraps, who doesn’t love a new on an assisted living facility in a safer walkway for students ested to see what becomes of publications! restaurant to mix things up? that is creating opportunities to go from campus to the com- University Commons by the Opinions Editor, Upon returning to the area, for Lindenwood’s Pre-Nurs- mons without having to cross end of the school year. The Legacy and Lindenlink.com Page A4 EXTRAS Aug. 30, 2016 Featured Photo of the Week Get off the couch

Lindenwood University events:

Meet n Greek Sept. 1 | 5:00-8:00 p.m. | Evans Commons Lawn Join the various Greek-life organizations for a night of unity, information and fun including games, sports, drinks and food.

Day at the Zoo Sept. 3 | 12:00-6:00 p.m. | Spellmann Second Floor Meet in front of the Spellmann cafe at noon to prepare for a trip to the zoo. Admission into the zoo is free but be sure to bring money for food and souvenirs. There may be rides available or feel free to set up your own.

New Student Picnic Sept. 7 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. |Pavilion Come play games, socialize and welcome new students with the International Student Fellowship during the New Student Picnic at the pavilion on on the heritage side of campus.

St. Charles events:

St. Charles Community Big (Jazz) Band Sept. 4 | 7:30 p.m. | Frontier Park Photo by Carly Fristoe Head down to Frontier Park in historic St. Charles with Student Samantha Kennedy kicks off the first week back by feeding a camel at CAB’s Wild Wednesday Petting Zoo last week. your chairs, blankets, friends and family for a fun and free evening of big band and jazz music performed by members Have you taken any interesting, cute, funny or beautiful photos recently? of the St. Charles community. For a chance to see it published, submit your photo to Legacy/Lindenlink Editor-in-Chief Kelby Lorenz at kll786@lionmail... People of Lindenwood This week we asked students of Lindenwood why they chose Lindenwood and what they are looking forward to this school year.

“I came here to play soccer.”

C.J. Waldner

“Meeting new people and getting involved in the many different organizations that Lindenwood has to offer.”

Jenisha McDonald

“I like the campus, and I like being close to home.”

Molly Imboden

“I like the small-school feel of Lindenwood. It’s also close to home.”

Matt Balentine

Clarifications and Corrections From the Aug. 23 edition An A4, photo of Ben Blanton, the don trip” misspelled Alexis “Lexie” vice chair of the board of directors was Baker’s name. In addition, Baker was misidentified. quoted in a way that seemed critical of In addition, a version of the story Lindenwood University, which was not “Musical theater actor back from Lon- her intent. Aug. 30, 2016 SPORTS Page B1 Field hockey seeks consistency

Phil Scherer we have to work harder this Reporter year and not take anything for granted.” After showing flashes of She added that record- brilliance in each of the past ing wins a year ago against two seasons, the Linden- consistent powerhouse pro- wood women’s field hockey grams like Bellarmine and team begins another year be- Limestone will help the lieving that it has the key to team’s mindset this season. success in the postseason. “It’s so important for us to Last year, the Lions entered get those big wins and real- the ECAC conference tour- ize we can beat them, and it nament full of hope. During gives us confidence heading the regular season, the team into the conference tourna- defeated its longtime rival ment and every game there- Bellarmine University both after,” Johnson said. times they played. The team As the team prepares for hoped for a similar outcome its first games, players said when they met again in the that becoming a cohesive first round of the postseason. unit is one of the main keys In this case, however, the Li- to success, especially with ons were sent to the consola- nine freshman players. tion bracket following a 2-1 “We like to do a lot of overtime defeat. scrimmaging to get into Entering this season, head game shape and to get used coach Sarah Johnson be- to playing with each oth- lieves her team can use last er,” junior midfielder Nicole year’s disappointing finish as Johnston said. “There is a lot motivation. to get used to with nine new Photo by Kelby Lorenz “We are really working people on the field now.” Linda Bonagura, a Spring 2016 graduate, on offense in a game from last year’s competitive season. on our team culture and Senior forward Tara Rob- working through those hard ben said the team has done a As the team finishes its first-team All-Conferencekeeper Skylar Starbeck, who first home game will take times on the field,” Johnson good job of getting through preparation and begins play- honors. will be starting for the team. place at noon Sept. 24 against said. “Last year, we were co- the first few weeks of prac- ing games, it will be relying Johnston also earned Last season, in a backup role, Newberry College. champs for the regular sea- tice. The only hurdle has on its standout players from first-team All-Conference a she appeared in five games In total, the Lions will play son, got second heading into been getting the four new last season to step up again year ago, as she tallied three without allowing a goal, and six games at home this sea- the conference tournament international players to ad- this season. goals and six assists in a de- she recorded 11 saves. son, highlighted by match- and ended up finishing third. just to the American style of Among those players is fense-oriented role. The team will begin its ups against Limestone Col- Contribution by Phil Brahm We were not overly thrilled field hockey, which is played junior forward Greta Ban- Another player who will season on the road at 1 p.m., lege on Oct. 2 and Bellarmine with the end result, but I on a different surface and at holzer, who led the team be counted on to step up this Sept. 3 against Mercyhurst University on Oct. 29. think it pushes us to know a much slower pace, she said. with nine goals en route to season is sophomore goal- University. Lindenwood’s Contribution by Phil Brahm Cross Country: High mileage, high expectations for season

Kearstin Cantrell to go when the races come an all-conference runner this arou n d .” season. Assistant Sports Editor Like many sports, stay- On the women’s side, new- ing healthy throughout a comer Anna-Lena Theisen of While many of Linden- cross-country season can be a Germany has been showing wood’s athletes have been challenge but is crucial to the improvement in training and enjoying the freedom of sum- success of the team. is expected to be an asset to the mer, the men’s and women’s The success of some sports team this season. cross-country teams have been is measured by a season-long Cole also expects senior preparing for the coming sea- win-loss ratio, but the success Amanda Brisso to excel this son and looking forward to of a cross-country team relies season. Overcoming inju- reaping the rewards. heavily on how the athletes ries from last year, Brisso has Over the summer, head perform at conference and re- shown remarkable improve- coach Randy Cole prepared gional meets. ment in summer training and the team with a summer work- “The key with our sport is is expected to continue. out program that focused on getting everybody to the start- “I feel ready for this season,” improving aerobic fitness and ing line at the conference meet Brisso said. “It’s my last year, increasing mileage. or regionals at the end of the and I’m coming back from an By pushing his athletes year healthy,” said Cole. “If we injury, so I was really focused physically, Cole said he has can stay healthy and build up on getting my runs in and been preparing them mentally our training, we’re going to be building up my mileage [over Photo from Carly Fristoe for what the season will bring. pretty competitive.” the summer].” Senior Jackie Linder handling the ball in a game from last season. “It becomes the best mo- The team has high expecta- The team anticipates con- tivator mentally if you know tions for new additions to the tinued improvement through- you’ve done everything you team as well as returning ath- out the season in preparation could possibly do to help make letes. for the conference meet. yourself the best possible ath- On the men’s side, newcom- This year, the team will be New additions give lete,” he said. er Omar Es Salmouny of Spain hosting the MIAA Conference Although some athletes is expected to do big things Championship meet at Prin- have been running up to 80 this year. According to Cole, cipia College in Elsah, Illinois. miles a week, the teams still Es Salmouny’s track times are However, the team has aspira- women’s soccer hope have some work to do before already incredibly close to na- tions of qualifying for nation- stepping up to the start line at tional qualifying times. als this season. Roberts. smaller. Truman State on Sept. 1. Senior Colin Cernik is also “We all need to run the best Ivy Reynolds Roberts said she has seen In 2015, of the 24-spot Senior Travis Staebell said expected to “make some noise” we have ever run in order to Reporter a shift in the team dynamic, roster, 11 were true fresh- he thinks the team will be this season. Last season Cernik qualify, but if we are ever going mostly based around roster men. This season, the team more than ready when racing had three top-seven finishes, to qualify, then this is probably The women’s soccer team changes in the goalkeeper has 19 members, 11 of season arrives. including two second-place our best shot at doing so,” Stae- will take the field this sea- position. whom are upperclassmen. “Some of us are coming off finishes. bell said. “I’m excited to end son with smaller numbers St. Charles Community Steiger and Huebner said injuries and have a ways to go,” Cernik’s times have steadily my competitive running career and key roster changes. College transfer Mary Mc- they believe this is bringing he said. “However, it’s only five improved throughout his col- on a high note and hopefully In the 2015 season, the Gilvary and freshman Lau- the team closer. days into practice, so I have no legiate career, and, according help bring my team a national Lions held a record of 5-9-4. ren Greenstein will see their “Simple high-fivesdoubt that we will all be ready to Cole, he has the ability to be qualifying spot.” The team’s tie game first seasons between the [during] each drill while against Drury University net for the Lions this year. at practice go a long way,” landed a spot in Linden- “The goalies play an ex- Huebner said. wood’s Top Moment chal- tremely vital role in our During the weeklong lenge this summer. success,” Roberts said. preseason, Huebner, Rob- The team was down 2-0 Last year, the Lions erts and Steiger said they when Alexis Robbers and scored a total of 19 goals have all seen positive traits Shannon Stewart scored compared to their compet- from the team as a whole, back-to-back goals in the itors’ 38, effectively showing including “tenacity” and 80th minute to force the some weakness in the team’s “togetherness.” draw. defense. Roberts said the team’s The Lions finished the Senior Miranda Hueb- main goal is to have a win- season 10th in the MIAA ner said she feels the new ning record take them into with a conference record of goalkeepers will help carry the MIAA playoffs. 3-6-2. The team was voted them throughout season. “We want to be the first into that same rank by oth- “Having filled that hole team in NCAA women’s er conference coaches in the with not only one incredi- soccer history at Linden- preseason poll. ble goalie but two is a huge wood to win the conference The team will havestep in the right direction,” tournament,” Huebner said. three 2015 MIAA honor- she said. The Lions will begin their able-mention players re- Sophomore Brittany non-conference season at turning in Robbers and Steiger said that the biggest home in Hunter Stadium at fellow senior Jackie Linder difference from last year to 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2 against Design by Michelle Sproat as well as junior Becky this fall is that the roster is Concordia University. A look forward at the optimism of the cross country team for the coming season. Page B2 SPORTS Aug. 30, 2016 Q&A With VP for Intercollegiate Athletes

Walker Van Wey Q: Do you have any big changes in the Q: What’s your primary Reporter works for Lindenwood sports? goal for our teams this year? This year marks a new era in the Linden- A: “I think I’m still kind of feeling that out. First “I believe in a holis- step is reorganization of staff. We have a re- A: tic approach. I want all wood athletics programs. Brad Wachler ally strong staff. Change is ultimately inevi- stepped away from Division I school of our sports to win cham- table. There will be some changes, but it’s too pionships. I want success all Central Michigan University to assume early to tell what they’re going to be at this around. Socially, academical- his new role as vice president for in- point.” ly and athletically. I want to tercollegiate athletics. With 55 athletic win [championships], but I programs and well over 1,000 student also want to win in the class- room and in the community.” athletes to keep track of, Wachler will certainly have his work cut out for him. Though the task may be a challenge, Wa- chler looks at his new opportunity with excitement. Do you plan to reas- Q: sign any funding? A: “[We] kind of have to Q: What are your prima- reassess everything, which ry duties walking in? takes about a year to see if ev- erything is competitive with our Q: What brought you to peers or not competitive, but it’s Lindenwood? “I have general over- too early to say.” A: sight from a day- A: “[The] vision of to-day perspective for all President Shonrock. NCAA sports. I also offer His support of athletics, both general oversight on Stu- on the field and off. Athleti- dent Life Sports. We have a cally, we’re very strong with pretty sizable group; it’s an a lot of very strong athletes intricate operation.” and coaches. We have a lot of potential to move ahead, and Shonrock’s vision mirrors mine. Also, when you get to campus, you look around and say, ‘Whoa! This is a re- Design by Mili Mena. ally nice university!’” Photo courtesy of lindenwood.edu.

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Lindenwood day at Imo’s is every Monday! All students with ID receive in MIAA standings a free order of Bosco Sticks with the purchase of any extra large pizza! Scott Mandziara season,” he said. coming in with the return- According to the MIAA ing people.” Reporter preseason coaches’ poll, Lin- Junior Ryan Butchart denwood is ranked fourth, is one of those new faces. The Lindenwood men’s trailing Fort Hays State, Butchart had to sit out last soccer team is hoping for a Northeastern State and Up- season due to issues with turnaround this season. per Iowa. eligibility after transferring The Lions finished last Head coach Carl Hutter from Maryville University. year with a record of 4-3-1 said the three toughest loss- During a scrimmage in Mid-America Intercolle- es last season were to North- against Washington Univer- giate Athlete’s Association eastern State, Southwest sity, Butchart contributed to conference play. Baptist and Upper Iowa. the Lions’ 3-0 victory with a 2160 First Capitol Dr. However, this record pre- Each of these MIAA goal. vented the team from play- matchups resulted in a loss Butchart echoes Hutter’s (636) 946-5040 ing in the postseason. by just a single-goal margin. confidence in the team. The Square Beyond Compare ™ This season, the coaches Hutter said he’s looking “I think we have a great are confident in their play- forward to his 23rd season group of guys,” he said. “We We accept Visa, Mastercard, ers’ abilities. with the Lions and is confi- have a great core, we have Assistant coach Andrew dent in this particular group. good youth and we also have Discover, and American Express. Hammerlinck that the team “We’ve had a really good experience.” is still working toward goals spring and we’ve added The Lions’ first matchup that they made last year. some new people for this this season will be a non- “We still have the same season,” he said. “We’re re- conference game at the Uni- mentality; we have the same ally optimistic about this versity of Missouri-St. Louis goals to make it to the post- season and the new faces on Sept. 1.

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Phil Brahm 2014, said joining a group Greek Life orientation as played a major role in help- well. Participants will then Lindenlink Editor ing her adjust to life away have the opportunity to from home. meet members of Delta Tau Lindenwood is gearing “As someone coming to Delta, Phi Delta Theta and up to “Go Greek” with a se- Lindenwood not knowing Phi Lambda Phi at a com- ries of annual recruitment anyone, it was very reassur- munity event held in Evans events scheduled to take ing that I always had some- Commons. Each individ- place throughout the month one to have lunch with or ual chapter will then hold of September. say hi to,” Rickermann said events of their own, leading The university’s five“I don’t go one day without up to bid day on Sept. 17. Greek-life organizations seeing at least five of my sis- Tyler Campbell, Lind- will be opening their doors ters, whether it’s walking to enwood’s Delta Tau Delta to new members as they class or in my actual classes.” president, agrees that Greek look to continue the steady She added that both of Life helps form profession- rise of membership on Lindenwood’s sororities are al connections and make campus. According to As- filled with members who friends. He also said joining sistant Director of Student will help create networking a group is a great way to get Involvement Christopher opportunities and develop involved on campus. Miofsky, the campus Greek lifelong friendships. “As an organization, we system has seen double-dig- Women’s recruitment do a lot of stuff around cam- it growth during the past will begin with a Greek Life pus; we host events all year several fall semesters. orientation and continue long,” Campbell said to the “What we are seeing is throughout the week with residents of Guffey Hall the result of the investment several events. During these during a dorm meeting on of the university and a lot of times, participants will have Aug. 25. “We’re always try- hard work,” Miofsky said. the chance to learn about ing to do stuff and give back The campus sororities each sorority’s sisterhood to the members of the com- will be holding events from and philanthropies. Bids munity.” Sept. 6-10, giving women will be awarded at the end Male Lindenwood stu- on campus the opportunity of the week. dents must also be taking to become involved in their Recruitment is open to 12 credits and meet the 2.5 Design by Kelby Lorenz sisterhoods. The campus’ all female students at Lin- GPA requirement to partici- A list of recruitment events for both sororities and fraternities in the coming weeks. two organizations, Delta denwood who are current- pate in Rush Week. Zeta and Sigma Sigma Sig- ly taking a minimum of 12 For students who may be Edwardsville, encourages Miofsky said. “As much as to know more about our or- ma, both will be opening credit hours and hold a 2.5 sitting on the fence about everyone to truly learn what it’s a time to say ‘Here’s who ganizations.” their doors to members. GPA. whether to attend the events, Greek life is all about. we are’ and ‘We’re really ex- For more information Halie Rickermann, who The campus’ fraterni- Miofsky, who was a mem- “We understand that re- cited you’re here,’ it’s also a on Lindenwood’s Greek Life has been a part of Tri Sigma ties will kick off their Rush ber of Delta Lambda Phi at cruitment and rush is very time for the non-affiliated and its upcoming events, since her freshman year in Week on Sept. 12 with a Southern Illinois University much a fact-finding time,” student because they want visit Involve U.

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Michelle Sproat around the race’s course to throw as runners passed Sports Editor by. Jennifer Devonshire, When you mix rain the assistant director of with powdered paint and Student Involvement, said 70 runners, it’s a recipe for that this year had an excel- a race with a fun twist. lent turnout, despite a bit Lindenwood’s Campus of rain at the start of the Activity Board has been race. hosting the Splash Dash “I think the students every year since 2013. have fun with this every This Splash Dash orig- year,” she said. “What I like inally was scheduled for the most is seeing the stu- last April but was canceled dents covered with pow- due to rainstorms. der.” Ethan Miller, the grad- Sixty-five students uate adviser for CAB, pre-registered for the said that having the run event, but more signed up rescheduled for the be- right before the race. ginning of fall semester Junior Zachary Mur- worked in their favor. ri has signed up for the “We have a lot of new Splash Dash every year students here, and I think since he was a student, but it’s good for them to be rain always seemed to be a coming out to these events negative factor. since they are new to Lin- This year, Murri was the denwood,” he said. “It was first one to cross the finish good having it tacked on line. to the first-week activities.” “I was completely Every year, CAB comes shocked,” he said. “I did up with a different theme not expect to do that at for the event, and this year all.” it was Splash Dash Electri- The Splash Dash is just fied. CAB used glow-in- one of many events that the-dark powdered paint, CAB hosts throughout the which illuminates under year. the blacklights on the “It’s just to give students dance floor. something fun to do where Sixty volunteers from they are active and having the Lindenwood baseball fun,” Miller said. “People Photos by Kelby Lorenz and women’s gymnas- are out here getting messy Top: The Splash Dash racers throw paint in the air to kick off the party after the race. tics teams held paint bags — everyone loves that!” Bottom: Matt Balentine celebrates his completion of the race. CIGS- BSU welcome-back event Speaker Series mixes food, new friends

2016-17 Wesley Thomas Sviatoslav Braynov Reporter “Cybersecurity in Today’s Insecure Waves of smiling faces piled World” into Butler Loft Friday to enjoy Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. friends, food and music at this AB Leadership fall’s barbecue hosted by the Black Room Student Union. All the smells of a cookout, from hot dogs to hamburgers, welcomed Goran Mirascic students new and old back to cam- “Bosnia and pus for one last taste of summer. Herzegovina and BSU President Allen Mitchell Balkans...” said the event was an opportunity Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. AB Leadership for students to come out and en- Room joy free food while getting to know new people. “I personally feel that if there Richard Millett are students who are unfamil- “Is Democracy in iar with black culture and would Danger in Latin like to learn more about it, then America?” they should come to an event or Photo by Wesley Thomas Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. meeting and get to know us,” he Members of BSU welcomed guests back to school during their picnic. Dunseth Auditorium said. “Almost everyone is open to talking to anyone about black cul- annual ’90s-themed party, from hand, then feel free to join BSU.” ture.” which proceeds are given to char- After the event ended around 8 Vice President of BSU, Lind- ity. p.m., whatever was left was packed Jerry Koenig enwood sophomore Taylor Mus- BSU is a group that strives to up and taken to Larry Rice’s home- “How I Survived the grove said the group “hopes to cre- create a social atmosphere that less shelter. Holocaust” ate a welcoming environment for encourages inclusiveness and per- To stay updated on all Black Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. everyone.” sonal growth, its leaders said. Student Union events and meet- Dunseth Auditorium Lindenwood University’s BSU “We are open to work with any- ings, follow the group on Twitter, has done much to promote its goal body in regards to events,” Mus- Instagram and Snapchat @Linden- of academic achievement, com- grove said. “We are a welcoming wood_BSU. munity service and a positive col- group, taking in all people. If you Anyone interested in joining Dallas Browne lege experience with events like its are passionate about the topics at can do so by going to InvolveU. “Lifted or Loot- ed? Africa and the World” March 23 at 7 p.m. Students can get free tickets to some events Dunseth Auditorium All Lindenwood students and tron Services at the J. Scheidegger day before a performance to find faculty can get two free tickets for Center, some performances have out if the student rush [tickets] will any Lindenwood-produced show, student rush tickets, which are free be available. If we are offering the Carolyn Lesorogol including musical concerts, theatre tickets for the first lucky students. student rush, students can come “Building Commu- productions and dance concerts. “Twenty-five student rush tick- to the box office two hours before nity Resilience in For the professional series stu- ets may be available for each of our the start of the performance, and Africa...” dents have to pay for tickets, but touring events, but supplies depend receive one ticket with a valid Lin- April 18 at 7 p.m. according to Peter Colombatto, on availability,” Colombatto said. denwood University ID while sup- Dunseth Auditorium the Director of Marketing & Pa- “Students can call the box office the plies last.”