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Page 4 u u Page 6 TheL egacy Lindenwood’s Student Newspaper Volume 3, Number 16 www.lulegacy.com May 5, 2010 LU looks for new security director By Kenny Gerling said that the university is seeking sell. your hope is that they assess the looking at several ways to increase Staff Reporter a replacement and hopes to have University President James Ev- current situation and work with the security, including additional light- the positioned filled by July 1. “We ans said Hampton had considered administration to determine how to ing from the baseball field to wom- Given the recent incident at have six or seven applicants and leaving his post for a while. “Mr. make it better for our customers, en’s housing and security cam- Lindenwood and the attacks at will be in the process of reviewing Hampton received another opportu- which are the students,” Russell eras at the entrance and exit of the Washington University, campus se- curity is on the forefront of many them within the next few weeks,” nity with better pay - and (the new said. dorms. students’ minds. Lindenwood is in Russell said. job) was something he had wanted When asked what changes may Russell assured that security at the process of filling the position of During this intermediate period, to do for a long time. It wasn’t fair occur as a result of Hampton’s de- Lindenwood is adequate and im- Security Director vacated by Wade Russell will act as Security Direc- to himself or his family not to take parture, security personnel had no mediate operations will in no way Hampton. tor. The security department and that position.” comment. be affected by Hampton’s exit. Terry Russell, Dean of Students, director normally answer to Rus- “Anytime someone new is hired, Russell said that the university is Please see Security, Page 8 Old dorm Nellyville keys lead to theft concerns By Abby Buckles The other thefts could be Contributing Reporter due to a number of reasons, at least one to which some $3,620. The cost for a room students can attest. per semester at Lindenwood. One scenario is when a Twenty. The number of current resident – who has thefts that occurred on cam- a key to a room – claims to pus last year, according to have “lost” it, but hasn’t. The Lindenwood’s Campus Se- student pays a $35 fine to get curity Annual Report. a replacement key. The fol- $35. The small price paid lowing year, after turning for a student’s belongings to in the replacement key, the be taken within minutes. student has the original key “We’re always looking for reported “lost” and now has ways to upgrade our secu- access to the old dorm room, rity when we can,” Dean of which houses two new stu- Students Terry Russell said. dents along with all their be- “For example, just recently longings. outside lighting was one of This scam has been used by them.” students a handful of times, Although the outdoors and the same question arises. Legacy photo by M.E. Brown campus has Isn’t the $35 St. Louis rapper Nelly (Left) presents two incoming Lindenwood freshmen with the Black and White scholarships. Students Cristina Catarinic- been made chia (Middle left) and Ammi Bell (Middle right) were also presented with gifts of laptops by Plaza Motors President John Stamm and Ipods by fine for a lost dentist Kirk Quiggles (Right) from Brentwood Family Dentistry. When asked why he chose Lindenwood to receive these four-year, full-tuition more secure News key supposed scholarships, Nelly replied his choice was because Lindenwood’s diverse and it’s a “good all-around collegiate school.” for students, Analysis to go toward within dorm replacing the room walls lock to that and behind room to pre- closed doors lies the prob- vent incidents such as this? Graduates face tough job market lem. Russell said, “The locks Staff Reports Association of Colleges and Employ- nual fashion show, knows about that The number of thefts that should be changed. That’s ers, companies were expected to hire competition firsthand. Majoring in have occurred within dorms our policy. It’s $35. The locks Senior Leslie Randolph, set to about 7 percent fewer entry-level gradu- fashion design, she started looking for in the past six years averages are to be replaced and two graduate along with about 900 other ates than they did last year, when they a post-college job last summer. roughly 15 annually, which new keys are to be issued to Lindenwood University seniors this hired 22 percent fewer graduates than She “bugged the HR people,” sent in seems like a relatively low the two roommates.” month, worries about the economy ev- in 2008. Now, for the first time since sketches, did telephone interviews – she number. But some residents Russell said the possibility ery day. October 2008, employers (177) who re- even went on some face-to-face inter- have picked up on a new of security camera install- Unlike college graduates as early as sponded to the survey said they antici- views. She’s had two offers, one for loss trend contributing to a string ment within dorm hallways pate hiring 5.3 percent more graduates prevention and the other for general five years ago, Randolph has good rea- of thefts that have something is discussed often and was this year, according to a press release management, but she hasn’t found the son to worry, especially about the pros- in common. recently discussed again at from the organization. job she wants. pect of finding a job. There are two kinds of the start of the semester. Still, members of the Class of 2010 “I’m not sure that’s what I want to do theft: forced and unforced Another situation stu- The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics face a challenging job market, said with my design degree,” Randolph said. entry. “A majority of dorm dents have reported is fellow expected a college degree to almost Dana Wehrli, Lindenwood’s director of Planning to move to Chicago after thefts, probably around 95 roommate or suitemate theft guarantee a job in 2006, before the col- Career Development. graduation – “I’m never coming back,” percent, are what’s called – incidents where students, lapse of big and small financial institu- The job market still is “pretty tight,” she said – Randolph has considered unforced entry, meaning who have been thought by tions and the trouble in the housing in- Wehrli said. “I would love to say that graduate school. Eventually, she does the student’s door was un- their suitemate to be out of dustry. But just three years later, college economic recovery is just around the want to get a master’s degree in graphic locked,” Russell said. “There the room or who have been graduates were entering “the toughest corner, but I think it is probably still go- design, but she wants to wait until she are students who have had showering at the time, have job market in decades,” according to the ing to be a very competitive market.” has the money or “needs a change in things taken within min- reported thefts. CBS Evening News. Randolph, who’s working on the last scenery.” utes.” Please see Theft, Page 8 Until a recent survey by the National garment of her collection for LU’s an- Please see Market, Page 8 Student Conductors Record turnout expected at midnight By Natasha Sakovich is really popular with stu- will be provided by Nash- were jumping up on tables.” Asst. Editor-in-Chief dents, and it just keeps grow- ville singer Steve Means. Guffey said that the event’s ing.” Cox said that Means was the entertainment has ranged Midnight breakfast, Lin- Ryan Guffey, vice presi- musical guest for last year’s from country artists to denwood’s annual late night dent of student development, spring midnight breakfast. acoustic solo guitarists like breakfast meal during finals said that the attendance rate “We try to look for artists Means. week, is expected to have a for midnight breakfast has that are more laid back and One unusual aspect about record number of students in been steadily increasing each someone that the students the event is those serving attendance this year. year. “In 2002, we had about will really enjoy,” Cox said. the students. Administrators, Based on previous num- 900 students attend. Atten- While Means plays solo faculty and staff volunteer bers, over 1,200 students are dance has been consistently for midnight breakfast, there to serve students and to be expected to be at the event, above 1,000,” Guffey said. have been full bands enter- a part of the late night event. said Kerry Cox, director of The breakfast will be Mon- tain as well. “Last semester Each year an e-mail is sent Legacy photo by M.E. Brown Student conductor Atena Szuflita-Kasprzak leads the LU concert Student Activities. “Last day, May 10 from 11 p.m. till we had Zack Weber and his out to all faculty and staff choir during last Thursday night’s Student Conductors concert. spring, we had 1,175 students 1 a.m. on Tuesday, May 11. band play, and it was crazy,” asking for volunteers. attend,” Cox said. “The event Entertainment for the night Cox said. “He and the band Please see Midnight, Page 8 Page 2 News May 5, 2010 Intl. students face dilemma By Tamara Freitas ing on the student’s choice, he or she country, their family and especially nantly international students who de- Contributing Reporter can reduce costs for coming years. the food. cide to stay.” Students must either leave the dorms Rutendo Chikuku, a freshman According to Eric Mircsov, assis- Higher temperatures and wilting and remove all belongings, or move from Zimbabwe, said, “I’m stay- tant director of Lindenwood’s Work spring flowers around campus indi- to a dorm or house established by the ing for summer classes. I’m taking and Learn program, about 150 inter- cate the next season is coming. Sum- university. three credits in the first session, then national students will stay for sum- Brandon Pyles mer means different activities for For international students, the deci- staying with a friend the rest of the mer classes; they are 60 percent of different students; some relax and go sion is especially challenging. The av- summer. It would cost me $2,000 to the summer applications. home, while others stay on campus erage cost for a two-way ticket home go home for the summer. That’s the Mircsov said the majority of the Obituary to take more classes. may be at least $1,000 to $2,000, too main reason I’m staying here … be- students who have already applied Brandon Taylor Pyles, A student who decides to stay on expensive for many students, making cause it is so expensive for me to go for summer classes are from South known to his family as “Bo- campus has the option to participate staying on campus and taking classes back home.” America. Bear,” and to his mom as in Work and Learn, which provides the best option. Chikuku is not alone. Housing Di- On the other hand, Mai Furuhashi, “Branny-Boo,” was born room, board and tuition costs in Students must also take into con- rector Michelle Giessman said, “I a freshman in business administra- and raised in St. Peters, Mis- exchange for 32 hours of work per sideration that this is the only time would say that over the past five or tion from Japan, said, “I’m going souri. As a child, he loved to week. of the year they will have enough six years, our numbers have steadily home, because I miss home. I can play outdoors and could of- The only costs students pay are lab time to enjoy going home. They will grown on who stays in the summer, work back there, and I have to save ten be found racing his BMX fees and books for classes. Depend- have three months to get back to their and I would think that is predomi- money for the next school year.” bike or riding his dirt bike, a hobby that stayed with him throughout his life. Brandon, a Lindenwood Debate: freshman, died April 19. Brandon was a delightful child, always smiling, and Final possessed the ability to bring joy into a room with his fun- ny attitude. A hard worker test or from an early age, at 15 Brandon began a lawn care business, officially named P.L.O.W. two years ago. project? In high school, Brandon By Stefanie Zobus became active in the men’s Staff Reporter volleyball program, play- ing as a middle hitter. In his As finals draw near, stu- junior year of high school, dents busily prepare for ex- Brandon was inspired by his girlfriend to work harder ams. Some classes require on his grades and worked the taking of tests, while oth- his way onto the honor roll, ers demand projects like pa- which he remained on un- pers or presentations. til his graduation. A class- On this account, The mate of Brandon’s from Fort Legacy interviewed Linden- Zumwalt South remembered wood’s professor and student how Brandon always sang population to find out which “You Raise Me Up,” by Josh method of examination they Groban, in the hallways at school and in the school’s prefer. Of 17 students, 10 talent show. “You could tell prefer tests, reasoning that he was a little bit nervous be- those are easier and take less cause he wasn’t belting it out time to prepare. They are Legacy photo by M.E. Brown like he could,” said Joe Jen- “short and painless,” Biology Guest Speaker Brad Hurrab speaks about intelligent design on April 29 in the LUCC in a speech entitled “The Truth About Origins.” nings, classmate and friend. major Sarah Milbredt said. Also in his senior year, The majority of the seven Brandon tried out for the pro-project students also put Speaker draws mixed reactions Fort Zumwalt South football easiness forward as a crite- team, despite warnings from teammates that he could get rion, but in favor of projects By Soni Kumar system didn’t come by chance or from … but intelligent design is a purely hurt and ruin his chances of instead of tests. Three of Staff Reporter a speck of dust; he believes that what religious agenda.” the Bible states is accurate, that there Most of the science students at the playing volleyball in college. them explained that projects A proponent of “intelligent design” is a master creator behind all of this. meeting agreed that they did not like That didn’t stop Brandon, do not require studying. visited Lindenwood University last Harrub supported his points by the way he presented the topic. and after playing for a few Professor Andrew Allen- week to offer an alternative way of questioning how Earth can be exactly “He was very narrow-minded and games, he ended up injuring Smith, who teaches Media learning science and viewing life, the right distance away from the sun. his speech sounded more political. … his shoulder. Being the team Literacy, also prefers papers, but some students and faculty reacted Harrub said if Earth was positioned He sounded like he was preaching,” a player that he was, Brandon stating that they “are ideal negatively to his opinions. a little closer to the sun, most humans student at the meeting said. continued to attend every because the person writ- Brad Harrub, who holds a doctorate would burn to death, and if the planet Senior bio-chemistry major Ca- practice with his arm in a sling and could be found at ing has to apply everything degree in anatomy and neurobiology was positioned a little further from the leb Baldwin said Harrub gave some from the College of Medicine at the sun, humans would freeze to death. mixed points in his speech and could every game. He later under- learned … You get more cre- University of Tennessee in Memphis, “Someone had to have designed all have presented the topic better. went surgery for his shoulder ative ideas. In tests, people spoke on the subject at Lindenwood’s of this,” Harrub said in his speech. “I think there were several argu- and recovered well. just regurgitate.” Cultural Center last Thursday. Last Friday, students from the se- ments he could have made more ef- After graduating in June However, professor Doro- Lindenwood science Professors Rao nior level evolution classes and sci- fectively than others,” Baldwin said. 2009, Brandon attended St. thy Onstott, who teach- Ayyagari and Gail Johnston said in- ence professors met to discuss intel- Harrub was brought to the universi- Charles Community College es not-native speakers at telligent design is the most recent at- ligent design and disputed some of ty by Lindenwood’s Faculty’s Speak- for a semester before trans- Lindenwood, emphasized tempt to offer a “scientific sounding” Harrub’s theories. ers Bureau, said Steve House, director ferring to Lindenwood dur- that, “Tests are usually a bet- alternative to Charles Darwin’s theo- “Some statements were strong,” of Lindenwood’s Christian Ministries ing J-term to join the men’s ry of evolution. Abbot said. “Christians fear evolu- program. volleyball team. Despite ter indication of what the stu- However, according to Ayyagari tion. … Our existence would then be “The university prides itself on be- being ineligible, Brandon dent has absorbed during the and Dean of Sciences Marilyn Abbot pointless.” ing a free market of ideas.” House worked hard and attended semester. Students put more said there is no scientific support for They also explained that people said. “His opinions are not the opin- practice. He became known effort into studying for a test, intelligent design. who believe the Bible is accurate have ions of everyone.” for his ‘signature move’ in and they can’t plagiarize.” Harrub argued against Darwin’s no- always argued against scientific ex- House said the idea of intelligent de- the back row – standing Communications professor tion that creatures adapt to their envi- planations of the origin of mankind sign is important to Christian values. straight up with his arms Curtis Billhymer said, “Proj- ronment and how some species have and the evolution of living things. “He presents an idea that [students] thrown out by his sides and ects are the better measure, acquired characteristics, calling it all “[Harrub] provided a one-sided po- have a right to hear,” House said. “To passing a serve straight off “junk science.” sition, one that was very important to keep their eyes open for God at every but … in my experience, of his chest. “The first time Harrub gave many Christian view- know,” senior history major Erik Ol- level of creation, see design in all that he did it, the team fell to the tests are taken and prepared points on science, challenging theo- sen said. “I like that he raises aware- he has made and to reflect on the con- floor laughing,” said Bradley for. Projects sometimes don’t ries such as the Big Bang Theory. He ness of the issue that is important for sequences on how we should live if Johnston, Brandon’s team- come in on time… so some said the earth’s position in our solar Christians and non-Christians alike indeed there is a designer.” mate and roommate. “He get miserable.” could make some pretty good passes that way, too.” He remembers Brandon Coffee House offers students faith, free food and friends as a goofy, energetic guy, who was always laughing By Valerie Riley ministry that was started by who is a regular attendee of and prone to spontaneously Contributing Reporter Dennis Keller from Faith the Coffee House night, said, bursting into song. United Methodist Church. “I go to the Coffee House for Brandon’s faith was very The Loft bustles with stu- The student group The Vine free food and coffee, as well important to him. He was dents milling about every sponsors JC’s Java House. as fellowship with friends also very close with his fam- Tuesday from 7-11 p.m., The Vine is a Christian- I have made there. Some- ily, in which there are five where free pastries, coffee based student group that times, I go to hang out with children. Brandon’s younger and sometimes live music works to bring about Chris- other people and just get to brother, David, is show- is available – at the Coffee tian unity through interac- know them better over a cup ing potential as a volleyball House. tion with other Christian of joe.” player, and Brandon enjoyed “I like that I can go there campus organizations. This week, Justin Church helping him with his game. with my friends before Bible “[The event] is a free so- and friends played in the Brandon was a great and loy- study and just talk about our cial night to have a Coffee Loft. On May 11, the group Legacy photo by M.E. Brown al friend, and was willing to weekends and what not,” ju- House setting, with free cof- will host an end of the school The Coffee House meets every Tuesday from 7-11 p.m. in the Loft. lend a hand to anyone with nior Margaret Maloney said. fee, snacks, open mic nights year party, featuring Rock anything. His family hopes “Also, the people that run it and free music,” Keller said. and Roll and Pandora’s Re- free, and it will remain that tact JC’s Java House at jcs- Brandon will be remem- have become like our Tues- “Any events done on Tues- gret from 7-9 p.m. way,” Dorland said. “What [email protected] or contact bered as a compassionate day family.” day are done through JC’s “The best thing about better thing could a college Dr. Steve House at shouse@ person, a servant of the Lord This event, hosted by JC’s Java House.” JC’s Java House on Tuesday kid ask for than free food?” lindenwood.edu or (636) and a man of deep faith. Java House, is an outreach Sophomore Nick Dorland, nights is that everything is For more information, con- 949-4889. By Tonaya Marr May 5, 2010 Editorial Page 3

Current Events Web anonimity causes problems During the American Revolution, the terrible things about the internet is that say what they want in a place that has Corner phrase “Free speech for me, but not for it gives everyone a voice and a veil of no consequences, this invincible men- thee” personified the feelings of a na- anonymity. tality will trickle into other aspects of What was the best campus activity of tion that was struggling with new ideas. Go to any Web site with discussion fo- their social life and the behavior is then the semester? Over 200 years later, the idea of free rums, and you will find scores of posts considered acceptable. speech is still a hotly debated topic with of people commenting on others’ com- Allowing the belief that one can say people from all walks of life. ments. Some comments are even hand- what they want when they want to fester By Samantha Werbiski Americans struggle every day to rec- ed, but for the most part the retorts are in our citizens will cause cases such as Opinions Editor oncile their beliefs on free speech while usually racist, stereotypical, and bigot- Phoebe Prince’s or worse, the shooting disagreeing with the viewpoints of oth- ed. It’s disheartening what people will at Columbine, Colo. to occur. “The International ers. But until recently, free speech was say to one another when there is zero Unfortunately, there is no easy solu- mostly that: speech. consequence for their actions. What is tion. Even if the government could reg- Festival was pretty Beyond the last 12 or so years, if peo- more concerning is how this mentality ulate internet chat boards, people would sweet. It was really cool ple wanted to give their opinion, they of saying whatever you want with no still find ways around the rules. Plus, do to see native cultures had to say it to someone’s face, or at the consequences affects the way people we really want the government interfer- least, had to write their thoughts down act outside of these internet forums. ing with our speech? and try all the food. ” with their name next to them. Look no further than the case of Really, it should come down to the —Megan O’Dowd And this worked rather well. If you Phoebe Prince. In January, this 15 year individuals who write such things to freshman were too afraid to own up to your be- old girl, after months of bullying which hold themselves to a higher standard liefs and speak directly, you kept your was well documented and went unpun- and strive to enhance their intellectual mouth shut and no problems ensued. ished, took her own life. capabilities through argument. But something has taken place in the Two days later, those same people While new technological devices last decade or so to change all of this- who bullied Prince and, arguably, led to have given us the ability to communi- “Sibley Day-a day off the internet. her death were on her Facebook memo- cate in different ways, our country still from classes.” The internet is easily one of the great- rial page desecrating the memory of the faces the same problems it did over 200 —Chance Iott est achievements of mankind. Informa- deceased. years ago- what is the price we pay for sophomore tion instantly accessible by the masses Now, I’m no social scientist, but it free speech? is a feat not to be taken lightly. Another seems that when people, especially Unfortunately, the cost of human lives great thing about the internet is that it young ones who have had internet ac- are now part of the equation. gives everyone a voice. But, one of the cess their entire life, have the ability to By: Chris Bennett

“The Break Music Facebook, the newest addiction Festival. It ws probably Tiger Woods recently made one could spend hours on the spend up to five hours on the connect to someone else. the biggest group of LU headlines regarding his sex site. So I sent out a question- site just in one day. I was contemplating this as addiction and his indiscre- naire to my friends using the When asked about per- I was checking the page of students together in one tions. Celeb couple Charlie guidelines of the CNN ar- sonal relationships, several the guy I have a crush on. It place and the concert Sheen and Brooke Mueller ticle “Five clues that you are friends admitted that they made me feel like I could get are having marital problems addicted to Facebook.” or their significant other had to know him and still remain was really good. ” due to their drug addictions. How much time a day do a problem with photos, wall safe. —Rachel Bailey, These are just a few exam- you spend on Facebook? posts, or time spent on Face- I could message him and freshman ples of the types of addic- How many former signifi- book. not really go out on a limb. tion we hear about daily. But cant others are you friends “It can be another avenue I had to ask as I was looking have you ever heard about with on Facebook? How for infidelity,” Boschert said. through his pictures, is there Facebook addiction? much do you interact with Some of her clients’ marriag- such a thing as Facebook I spoke to Dr. Cynthia them? es have failed due to these stalking? Boschert, a licensed profes- What do you do on Face- problems. Boschert says students in “The Haiti Relief sional counselor and adjunct book? (i.e. play games, etc) The more I conducted this junior high and high school Foundation because they professor, about this possi- Have you ever lost sleep survey, the more time I my- have grown up Facebooking bility. She mentioned that a over Facebook? self started to spend on Face- and texting each other, so has a lot of people show lot of her students use it as a Has your school/work ever book. they haven’t developed the up and donate.” coping skill for stress, but for suffered because of time For me, it felt good to be skills for face-to-face inter- —Muriel Burris and others it simply adds more spent on Facebook? constantly receiving mes- action. Desiree Martinez, fresh- stress to their lives. Has a personal relation- sages. It was a euphoric If it sounds like you might man and sophomore “Some people use it to ship ever suffered because of feeling every time I logged be addicted to Facebook reach out,” Boschert said. Facebook? on and saw that I had a new yourself, you could always “Some people just have to be The results I got back were wall post. I started to realize, join one of the 155 Facebook on it constantly.” astounding. The majority of I was hooked. Addicts Anonymous groups As someone who used to my friends that answered When asked about the al- on Facebook, addictioninfo. “The Battle of the spend only 15 minutes a day said they spent at least an lure of the social network- org points out. I bet that will on Facebook, I couldn’t com- hour a day on Facebook. But ing site, Boschert believes it help. Bands was pretty sweet. prehend the idea that some- a few did say they would is the ability and the ease to By: M.E. Brown I got to play, so that was cool.” The Legacy —Chris Jackson, Every semester junior Spellmann Center 3095/3100 209 S. Kingshighway leads to growth St. Charles, Mo. 63301 Telephone: (636) 949-4336 It always feels like it’s the college flick that’s ever hit E-mail: [email protected] negative things that move the box office I should have “The pick up basketa- people to write editorials. I guessed, but still, it seems ball games were pretty am no exception. pretty magical to me. Mission Statement: But as this school year As for trying new things, The Legacy’s mission is to provide students and cool.” wraps up, I feel that maybe I’ve mastered doing my own staff with accurate news pertaining to Lindenwood —Isaec Horina, things really aren’t that bad. laundry. University. sophomore Looking back over my fresh- I have four-lane driving Views and opinions expressed are not necessarily man year, there’s a warm, figured out. I’ve perfected the views of Lindenwood University, its board fuzzy feeling in my stomach the art of slamming on my that can only be some sort of breaks, and swerving across of directors or the university administration. The fondness. two lanes to pull over so a student editors and adviser are responsible for the Before coming to college, friend can puke outside in- content of the newspaper. All content is the property of The Legacy and may “The International my family and friends prom- stead of in my car. ised me that I’d meet ‘great I’ve fallen in love with Tar- not be reproduced without permission. Festival was really fun new people, try new things, get and learned how to pump and I got to perform blah, blah, blah.’ gas the American way (yes, The Staff: with Japan.” I think it’s reasonable to there’s a difference). I’ve Editor-in-Chief: Micah Woodard assume that nearly everyone been to the top of the Arch Asst. Editor-in-Chief: Natasha Sakovich —Satomi Ota, gets that same speech, which and have sat in the stands at Ad Manager/Design Coordinator: David Haas senior I suspect is mass produced a Cardinals game. and distributed on some sort Last semester, a friend told Photo Editor: Lauren Kastendieck of pamphlet door-to-door me that I would change so Entertainment Editor: Amanda Haas weekday mornings. much in the next three years Asst. Entertainment Editor: Matt Korn Regardless of their corny, that it’d be hard to recognize Opinions Editor: Samantha Werbiski well-meaningness, they were myself after it all. I think he Sports Editor: Alex Jahncke “Sibley Day be- completely correct. I have was right, if my freshman Cartoonist: Kailey Weiss cause we got to relax met some amazing people year is anything to go by. Reporters: Kenny Gerling, T. J. Gibbar, and interact with new and have formed friendships I bet every freshman can Shelby Hernandez, Soni Kumar, Tonaya Marr, that I hope will last my entire relate to the growth I’ve ex- Todd Schloessman, Andrew Tessmer, Holly people.” life. perienced, and I hope you’re Hoechstenbach, Stefanie Zobus —Erasmo Albaez, Who knew that the first all as optimistic about the Photographer: Alysha Miller senior person I spoke to at the for- years to come as I am. Lab/Web Supervisor: Chris Bennett eign student math exam If anything, I’m sure we’ve Web Staff: M. E. Brown, Andy Reed would end up being one of all learned at least one vital Faculty Adviser: Tom Pettit my best friends? lesson: don’t trust the cafe Well, since that’s essen- food. tially the plot of every teen By: Tonaya Marr Page 4 Entertainment May 5, 2010 ‘Elm Street’ can’t deliver good ending By Matt Korn was less than impressive. Asst. Entertainment Editor Rooney Mara gives a de- cent performance as the fe- One, two, three, four, male lead Nancy Holbrook, Freddy Krueger is back for but the rest are standard at more. The iconic horror fig- best. ure is back and re-imagined The reason this isn’t a huge in Samuel Bayer’s version problem when it should be of “A Nightmare on Elm is that most of the support- Street.” ing cast members don’t stay Photo courtesy of www.gordonandthewhale.com Revitalizing the original alive long enough to display story with new material, the their acting abilities. ‘Death at a Funeral’ misuses star cast film focuses on a group of Haley shines in his rendi- teenagers who are tormented tion of Krueger, but seems By Matt Korn Aaron has to deal with everyone in of July. by Freddy Krueger (Jackie second rate to Robert En- Asst. Entertainment Editor attendance, from his famous brother Danny Glover and James Mars- Earle Haley). glund’s classic performance. Ryan (Martin Lawrence) to Frank den both do a fantastic job while on As members of the group Although Haley tries to Everybody hates funerals; they’re (Peter Dinklage), a mysterious black- screen. Glover’s foul mouth and ag- start to die in their sleep, make Krueger noticeably a hassle, depressing, and you almost mailer from his father’s secret life. gressive attitude as Uncle Russell those still living are faced darker and less animated, always have to deal with someone an- “Death at a Funeral” should be fun- provide some laughs throughout the with the task of figuring out there are lines that you can’t noying that at any other time you can ny from start to finish; it certainly has story, but really hits the funny bone why they are being targeted help but laugh darkly at. avoid. But people die, making funer- the ingredients to be a riot. But that’s at the very end of the movie. before they become victims In true horror film fash- als an unfortunate necessity. not the case. One of the film’s biggest Marsden’s character Oscar is mis- themselves. ion, “A Nightmare on Elm Aaron (Chris Rock) has to deal with problems (besides a terrible script) takenly given acid in the first few From a visual standpoint, Street” slips up at the end. the grief of his father’s passing and was how the cast was utilized. Chris minutes of the film and then accom- this film is a treat. Every- Unsure on how to effec- the stress of having to single-handed- Rock was terrible casting for the title panies his new fiancé (Zoe Saldana) thing is creatively shot and tively finish, it ends on a con- ly make the funeral arrangements in role. Although some actors can effort- to her uncle’s funeral. Needless to executed with precision. fusing note that ultimately “Death at a Funeral.” lessly switch between comedic and say, what happens is a trip. There are familiar touches contradicts itself. (The origi- The plot of the movie is pretty serious roles, his portrayal of Aaron Unfortunately Marsden and Glov- of the old “A Nightmare on nal one did the same thing). straightforward. Aaron tries fulfill- seems forced and uncomfortable. er’s performances, as entertaining as Elm Street,” but the film has Although the film is styl- ing his father’s last wish of having his Luke Wilson’s presence in the film they were, aren’t enough to stop this enough originality to sepa- ish and visually pleasing, it funeral at his family home. The only as a family friend was about as nec- movie from flat lining. rate it from its predecessor. lacks depth and substance in problem with hosting a funeral is that essary as a winter coat in the middle Grade: D The scares in the movie are places. decent, but there are a few “A Nightmare on Elm that seem recycled. Street” isn’t nearly as good The supporting cast’s as its predecessor, but it does ‘Date Night’ squanders potential (a.k.a the group of insomniac try. By Matt Korn of anything up, and while on riage appears to be complete- isn’t enough to justify seeing teenagers) acting as a whole Grade: C+ Asst. Entertainment Editor a spontaneous date in New ly relatable, which comes off this movie. York City they step into a life to younger viewers as a dis- Both Carell and Fey had a The Fosters are your ste- threatening situation. turbing glimpse into the fu- degree of chemistry, enough Last play gives reotypical married couple. The biggest problem “Date ture. to pass as an actual married Phil and Claire (Steve Night” has (especially if Fey and Carell fall sharply couple, but their behavior Carell and Tina Fey) live in you’re a col- short of expec- (along with the story) was critical life lesson the suburbs, work nine to lege student) tations as the just too predictable. By Abby Buckles both pitying and loathing five at respectable (yet mun- Staff Writer is the way Fosters, and as When comedy sluggers Fey relationships with the char- dane) jobs, have children it portrays Instead of tick- a result the sup- acters. and Carell get together for a who wake them up at early marriage. porting cast is The play in the Jelkyl The- As the story progresses, ling your funny movie, audiences should ex- hours, and like some married Although frequently more ater April 29 made me sick to Karen reveals to her husband bone, ‘Date Night’ pect a hilarious adventure. couples have a traditional there are interesting to my stomach. Donald Margu- that she had a dream. It was But instead of tickling your date night every week. some come- barely touches it. watch. lies’s “Dinner With Friends” them when they were young, The couple lives on a strict dic elements There is one funny bone, “Date Night” gave those who sat through lying in bed, in each others’ schedule, and it’s not until to “Date line though that barely touches it. the production a free and arms. But there was another another couple close to the Night”, it’s Carell delivers If you haven’t wasted 10 valuable life-lesson. couple sitting by them in the Fosters separates that Phil easier to fo- while talking to bucks at the movie theater to Déjà vu hit me as Beth dream - the middle-aged ver- decides to shake up his dull cus on how a shirtless Hol- see this one save your mon- told her friends Karen and sion of them, bickering. She marriage. it describes married life as brooke (Mark Wahlberg) that ey; it’ll be just as mundane Gabe that she and Tom were asks him, “How do we not Unfortunately both aren’t sad and boring. is hilarious. when it comes out on DVD. getting a divorce. Beth told get lost?” accustomed to shaking much What is worse is the mar- However, that brief scene Grade: C- them that Tom is leaving her The answer is not to allow and their kids for a steward- yourself to lose sight of the ess. little things because that’s As the audience chuckled what matters. The intent of through this rueful comedy the play is to show how much with its many sexual innuen- divorce affects us all – not dos and bickering, I couldn’t. just the couple splitting up. It hit too close to home. It This play taught me some- was as if my parent’s disin- thing I hope the rest of the tegrated marriage was being audience left with that night reenacted by Beth and Tom too. There are two things that on the stage. every marriage must have to The cursing, the slamming be happy and successful: in- doors and tears done by the timacy and communication. cast of four seemed so real, Without these, a marriage forcing viewers to develop cannot survive.

LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY Voices Only takes creative initiative By Amanda Haas vironment for the show; its A humorous song entitled School of Education Entertainment Editor smaller setting put the audi- “Music History 101” fea- Graduate Programs in Curriculum Studies or Educational Leadership ence close to the singers, and tured several renditions of With the Internet, TV, kept any individual voice Master of Arts in Education “Twinkle, Twinkle Little movies and stage plays as from overshadowing the oth- Star” in various styles from Master of Arts in School Administration competition, choir concerts ers. Gregorian chanting to jazz, can fade into the back- The songs’ sound quality while switching between • Convenient evening and summer schedules ground of campus events. was extremely rich the entire several languages. After listening to the • Educator’s grant for tuition reduction available time. The second half of the con- Voices Only performance • Excellent instructors with practical experience Each song had an introduc- cert was all modern music, on April 27, students • Main Campus and Satellite locations available tion from the singers, which mainly jazz, followed by old- should reconsider going to broke the concert into sec- er rock numbers. these choral events next se- Enrollment for the summer and fall semesters is underway! tions and made it more inter- mester. “Eleanor Rigby” and esting. For main campus coursework, please contact Graduate Admissions The 90-minute concert “Dream On” were the most at 636-949-4349. had selections ranging The group also changed entertaining because voices from the renaissance era to their formation several times stood in for specific instru- For information on extension sites, please contact more modern songs such so that some songs had dif- mental parts (guitars, drums) Outreach Education at 636-949-4481 as “Bohemian Rhapsody,” ferent effects and more in- in addition to the lead vocals. www.lindenwood.edu/education the Beatles’ “Eleanor Rig- volvement from the singers. The audience enjoyed the by,” and a customized ar- Opening with the national fresh take on old favorites rangement of Aerosmith’s anthem and other patriotic and it was a great way to in- “Dream On.” songs, the first half of the clude better-known songs af- The Emerson Black Box concert consisted of very for- ter exhibiting their skill with Theater was the perfect en- mal, traditional selections. formal material. Page 5 Entertainment May 5, 2010 Heels soar to He Said/She Said new heights What do you think about Lindenwood? By Matt Korn The atmosphere is more By Natasha Sakovich you deal with what comes By Holly Hoechstenbach Asst. Entertainment Editor relaxed and pleasurable at Asst. Editor-in-Chief your way. In the past year, Staff Reporter those universities than here I’ve been a bridesmaid in a Before I chose to attend This year was one where They make women feel at Lindenwood. friend’s wedding, seen my Lindenwood, I was set to go I’ve learned more about pretty, powerful and give off They understand that a friend’s baby boy less than life than I thought I would instant sex appeal. Growing to the University of Kansas. strong social experience is 24 hours after he was born At the last minute I decided ever know. Ok, so that is not only in popularity, but just as important as an in- and traveled abroad for the to change my mind. probably the vaguest state- also in height, the fashion tellectual experience. first time to Europe. Now looking back on the ment I could use to start re- Granted, these were all craze for high heels keeps Lindenwood has a 66% expanding. Just when four past two years I’ve been viewing the past year, but great events, yet each one retention rate according to inch heels were thought to be here I really regret mak- it’s actually the most accu- taught me something about U.S. News and World Re- a killer, wedges, platforms ing that decision, but at the rate description, too. myself I didn’t know. I port. I’m sure I’ll get a let- and dagger point stilettos same time I’m really glad I For starters, I learned learned that just watching sky rocketed up to 12 inch- did. ter from someone blaming that what you’re doing someone’s life change in a es. With heels so high, even I joined The Legacy this that number on students with your life isn’t impor- huge way can change your Barbie would have trouble year, and it’s by far one of with low grades or students tant unless you enjoy it. own life just as much, and walking. the best opportunities I’ve who just can’t afford col- At the beginning of the Popular shoe designers Neiman Marcus. Three other being in a different coun- lege anymore, but I hear fall semester, I knew what such as Jessica Simpson, popular sellers at these com- ever had. try really changes the way too much negative feedback Christian Louboutin, Steve panies include Jimmy Choos, Every day I get to walk I wanted to do but didn’t you look at the possibili- Madden, Alexander Mc- Loubotins, and Dior. into the Journalism Lab and from students to believe have the courage to do ties in your life. It broad- Queen, Brian Atwood and While these designers can work with some incredible that’s the only cause. it. I wanted to pursue my ens your view of the world, Jimmy Choo are literally be a bit costly, Dillards and students and professors. Every weekend this cam- love of psychology, but I and it makes you realize rising to the top. The most Macys offer brands with the I’ve learned more about pus becomes a ghost town. was worried that I couldn’t that your dreams are pos- attention-grabbing shoes same chic style at a more rea- writing and working on a Students complain daily complete a journalism ma- sible if you try for them. this year, however, appeared sonable price. publication in one year than about the quality of food jor and add a psychology Sure, I still don’t like the in Alexander McQueen’s Retail stores Bakers and I learned in four years of and the nursing home style minor as a junior. food here, the short visi- Shї also carry the latest heels Spring 2010 Runway Show. high school. I learned that I needed tation hours or the smoke McQueen stunned and with many styles to choose visitation hours. I spent time in Cobbs Hall to pursue what I love, that I smell when some- turned many heads with his from. Both stores sell vari- Students wonder “What as a resident this year, and and I did just that. Taking 12-inch “armadillo heels”. ous brand names with looks is there to do?” more than one lights up outside my Due to the treacherous similar to exclusive ones. after living in three other they should. two advanced psychol- window, but I’m content height, some models de- If heels can be tortuous, dorms I can honestly say However, this institution ogy classes, along with enough to know that there that is the best dorm on clined walking anywhere in why do people wear them? has the potential to really my journalism courses, is more to life than such campus hands down. has been the best decision trivial worries. We have a them. Although he took his “I wear heels because they be something, and I know own life this February, his elongate and enhance my Although there are many I have made as far as aca- choice each day to either it’s trying. eccentric and extraordinary legs,” Criminology professor facets to Lindenwood that demics are concerned. For accomplish what we want In the past year I’ve seen creations still take over the Betty Taylor said. “They are don’t feel like college, the first time in a while, I or to let our dreams slip a spur in Student Activities; runway and red carpet. attractive and lady-like.” Cobbs is a dorm that does. like what I’m doing. away. I’ve also noticed the con- Atwood’s heels are fash- Others wear heels solely If the other dorms could The best choice I made As this semester with for when they go out. “I love ionably publicized, as they take direction from Cobbs, struction of a new student outside of academics is all of its learning comes steal the spotlight this month wearing heels when I go out campus housing would be commons area that will to accept the fact that to a close, I’m pretty much in the movie “Sex and the because it expresses my style more social and fun. hopefully generate more life never goes how you exhausted. Don’t get me City 2.” Luxurious designers and it’s a great excuse to student interest. like Atwood are sure to leave strut your stuff,” sophomore Lindenwood doesn’t feel planned, but that’s ok, too. wrong, I have enjoyed ev- But it’s time to stop tak- shoe addicts breathless. Brittnay Van Hook said. like college, I truly believe Sometimes things work out ery minute of it, but it’s McQueen and Atwood’s Fashion is at an extreme. that. I’ve spent a week at ing baby steps towards im- better than you thought, still so sweet when sum- shoes can be found at high- With the trend of ultra-high Notre Dame, KU, and three provement and start run- and sometimes they don’t. mer finally can be seen on end department stores such heels, one can only wonder days at Missouri State. ning. It’s all a matter of how the horizon. as Saks Fifth Avenue and what’s next.

2144 Page 6 Sports May 5, 2010 LU bowling season ends By Shelby Hernandez “We constantly work to- Staff Reporter wards each team member within the program getting The men’s and women’s better at all the physical and bowling team just got back mental skills necessary to from the national champion- succeed in the sport of bowl- ship tournament in El Paso, ing at the collegiate level,” Texas, for the eighth year in Vida said. “A bowler also a row. needs to be able to observe “Our goal each season is and analyze the invisible op- to earn a spot at the regional ponent, which is the oil on finals (Sectionals), advance the lanes.” through to be one of the fi- Another very different as- nal 16 teams earning a spot pect about bowling is that at the Intercollegiate Team Champion- when they are competing, ships and they aren’t then win just com- the national p e t i n g against a Legacy photo by Natasha Sakovich champion- Marcel Thomas stays in bounds for a touchdown. Thompson was recently signed by the San Diego Chargers for the upcoming NFL season. ship,” said few schools. Head Coach “At this point in our The team Phil Vida. program, we always has to com- Two LU Lions signed to NFL contracts “We’d like to expect to reach the pete against win as many more than national finals tour- By Alex Jahncke three touchdowns. He tournaments 80 teams. Sports Editor played his first three years as possible nament and have a “The at the University of Tennes- during the chance at winning the toughest ob- One of the biggest off sea- regular sea- see at Martin, and went to tournament. If some stacle that son events for the National Soldan High School where son and the team has Football League (NFL) is he played quarterback, have some of our players earn to overcome draft weekend. It is a time wide receiver, and defen- of our bowl- throughout when NFL teams select All-American status sive back. Although getting ers earn all- the year is new players for the upcom- for the season that’s a to the professional level is tournament the other ing season. At the conclu- a hard task, Thomas never honors along great plus as well.” t e a m s , ” sion of the draft Lion foot- thought he was not going to the way, but Vida said. ball players Roren Thomas make it. the level of “The level and Marcel Thompson got “I already new I was go- competition —Coach Vida of competi- the call to continue their ing to go when I was young- is incred- tion in the football careers in the NFL er,” Thomas said. “My dad- ible, so it’s as wide receivers. Thomas USBC-Col- dy instilled it in me. He said not easy.” signed with the Jackson- legiate divi- ‘go out there and do your Bowling is not too differ- ville Jaguars while Thomp- sion gets better every year best,’ and my best was bet- ent from many of the sports son inked with the San Di- because the sport of bowling ter that a lot of other’s so I here at Lindenwood when it ego Chargers. knew I was going to make it has grown dramatically at “It’s something you think comes to offense or defense there.” the high school level and that about when your little,” and hands on action with It was an exciting pro- has carried over to the col- Thomas said. “It’s a dream other players. Instead, the cess for the players and lege level.” come true. Just getting team has to focus on the pins their families. Though they There are now about 90 there is not the thing, you in front of them and what is were not drafted they were women’s teams competing got to stay there now.” on the lane. Just like other still high up on a few team’s nationwide in the USBC- Both players made huge sports have to focus on a lists. Thomas got a call be- impacts in their short time specific thing to prepare for Collegiate division As a fore the end of the draft. here at LU. Thompson a game. member of the bowling team “They call you when transferred to LU as a ju- “Our sport isn’t much dif- at Lindenwood, a team mem- you are selected,” Thomas nior and made an immedi- ferent from many others. ber has high expectations to said. “We saw that the last ate impact. In 2008 he had In order to be successful, a reach for the end of the sea- pick went and Jacksonville 30 receptions for 498 yards player must have the abil- son to get to that nationals called me before and told and 5 touchdowns. Then ity to execute accurately championship tournament. me to be ready because in the Lions recent NAIA Courtesy photos by Don Adams Jr. and consistently,” Vida said. The Lady Lions have made National Championship I was going to be the first (Middle) Roren Thomas runs after a catch in the 2009 season for LU. the national finals eight years one they call after the draft. (Bottom) Thomas jukes a William Jewell College player in the last “Like a basketball player run Thompson was a major in a row including a national So they called me and then game of the season. Thomas was signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars. practices free throws so they factor. He ended the season develop a good habit that will championship win in 2006. second in both receptions my agent and worked out a Dorsey even has a Super possess the ability to make hold up under the pressure of “At this point in our pro- ad receiving yards, with 53 deal.” Bowl ring with the India- it to the pros, but only time an actual game, we practice gram, we always expect to catches for 844 yards. He These two were not the napolis Colts. Thomas has will tell. our shot making and execu- reach the national finals tour- also had a total of seven first Lion players to make it already set his goals higher. “Work hard,” Thomas nament and have a chance touchdowns. to the NFL. Running back “What I want to accom- tion (for strike attempts and said. “You got to do a lot on at winning a national title,” Thomas only played one DeDe Dorsey, and defen- plish is getting to the Hall spare making) on a variety of your own though. Every- Vida said. “If some of our year for the Lions, but con- sive end Brian Schaefering of Fame,” Thomas said. different oil conditions.” body goes to practice, and tributed 37 receptions for are both LU graduates that “Get a nice decade of foot- Although, women’s bowl- players earn All-American 409 yards, 23 rushes for are currently playing. Dors- ball under my belt, but we’ll everybody works together, ing is a team sport, they have status for the season, that’s a 236 yards for five touch- ey is with the Detroit Li- see how it goes.” but its what you do on your to focus on each individual great plus as well.” downs. He also had three ons, and Schaefering plays As for the current Lions, own. That’s what really bowler. The team looks at At the conclusion of the na- special teams returns for for the Cleveland Browns. there are many players that matters right there.” their opponents in a unique tional tournament the men’s way to help them achieve a finished in third while the win after each game. women came in seventh. Volleyball team matures

By TJ Gibbar ers this year have ever been he led the conference with Staff Reporter starters on the varsity level 3.5 digs per set with a total of ALLIN’S but will have the experience 422 digs in 126 games. The Lions volleyball team next year. Throughout the season ended their season with an “We just didn’t have the Emerick was also named overall record of 21-13 and a experience on the varsity National Libero of the Week DINER conference record of 7-5. It level,” Young said. “A lot four different times. Along was not quite what they had of the time it was just guys with Emerick, junior Mike hoped for, but they have a catching up on learning the Warren was named to the bright season ahead of them game at a higher level and All-Conference team as well, 636-946-5556 next year with the many re- faster pace than they were in the opposite hitter posi- turners they will have. used to.” tion. Warren was also third 130 N. Kingshighway “We will have six or seven This season was just a in the voting for the confer- seniors next year,” men and learning experience for the ence player of the year as he women’s’ volleyball head New Hours: Lions, but they still ended the coach Ron Young said. “Se- finished the season averaging niors seem to get more seri- season over .500 and finished 3.0 kills per set with a team- Mon 6 am - 4 pm ous with their training as fourth in their conference. high of 366 kills. Warren led Tues-Sat 6 am - 8 pm they realize their career is The Lions also had a couple the conference in blocks as coming to an end.” players named to the MAM- well with 136 to his name. Sunday 6 am - 2 pm The team may not have VIC West All-Conference “We have the potential to been that young, but they team. Junior Mike Emerick be a great team,” Young said. didn’t have the experience was selected as the Libero of “It will just be a matter of on varsity which made them the year for the second year maturing and learning from 10% Discount seem younger than they in a row. Emerick competed our mistakes we made this were. None of the start- in every match this season as season.” for LU Students May 5, 2010 Sports Page 7 First in HAAC Track wins HAAC - again Lindenwood repeated as won 10 of 23 events for 261 Romain Menard in the 400 Heart of America Athletic points to second-place Cen- meter hurdles, Mustapha Conference (HAAC) cham- tral Methodist’s 208.5 points. Habbani in the 3,000 me- pions in both men’s and Lisa Hughes was top scor- ter steeplechase, Demetrius women’s track and field last er for the women, winning Jackson in the triple jump, weekend to wrap up the out- both shot put and discus, and Jim Freeman in the shot put door regular Head Coach and Bruno Boccalotta in the 2010 season Ed Harris was hammer throw. at Benedic- named HAAC In relays, the women won tine College The men’s and co-coach of the the 4-by-100, 4-by-400 and in Atchison, year. 4-by-800, and the men cap- Kan. women’s teams Other title tured the 4-by-400 and 4-by- From April will compete winners for the 800 relays. 30-May 1, in the national L i n d e n w o o d The conference titles fol- the men won women were lowed strong performances the confer- HAAC meet May Cecelia Mbou- from both teams through the ence title for 27-29 na in long jump year competing at four Divi- the seventh and triple jump, sion I track and field meets, straight year Keith Kotan at including the prestigious and the women claimed their 400 meters, Yasmina Elkas- Florida Relays, Kansas Re- third consecutive champi- mi in the 5,000, Jan Bennett lays and Penn Relays. Before onship. Earlier this year, in the 400 meter hurdles, the HAAC meet last week- Lindenwood captured the Jessica Chang in the 5,000 end, quite a few athletes al- HAAC indoor track and field meter racewalk and Angela ready had qualified for the crowns. Krausz in the hammer throw. NAIA National Track and Courtesy photo by Don Adams Jr. The Lady Lions won 12 of Men’s title winners for the Field meet May 27-29 in Last Wednesday, the Lions beat Culver-Stockton College 10-3 in the second game of a double header. The 23 events, scoring 257 points Lions were Jerome Mitch- Marion, Ind. win brought them in to first in the HAAC tied with William Jewell College and Avila University. The Lions ended the season with a 38-14 record. They began playing in the HAAC tournament yesterday. to runner-up Baker Univer- ell at 200 and 400 meters, Duane Whitaker contribut- sity’s 134 points. The men Joshua Schmidt in the 800, ed information for this story. SCOREBOARD Track & Field Team Leaders 4/1 Central Baptist College (DH) Men’s Tennis Women’s Wrestling 3/21 Maryville Spring Invitational 4/3 Harris-Stowe State University Aberdeen Golf Club 4th (7) Goals (Mo.) 11 a.m. 12/4 Saluki Fast Start 3/6 University of Dubuque 10 a.m. 4/9 McKendree Spring Invitational 4/6 Culver-Stockton College (Mo.) 10/31- McMaster Open 9 a.m. 1/9 Missouri Invitational 3/14 Indiana Institute of Technol- Cardinal Creek Golf Course 4th (8) Michael Inouye - 25 (DH) 3 p.m. 11/13- Oklahoma City University 4/16 Millikin Spring Classic Hick- 1/15 SASF Invitational ogy 1 p.m. Kyle Gouge- 20 4/11 Avila University (Mo.) (DH) 5 p.m. ory Point Golf Club 1/22 Illinois College 8th (16) 2 p.m. 3/20 Graceland University (Iowa) Travis Bokina- 16 11/20- Canada-America Tourna- 5/3 HAAC Championship 1/30 Illinois Wesleyan University 4/14 Central Methodist University 8 a.m. ment 9 a.m. 5/25 NAIA National Champion- 2nd (16) Assist (Mo.) 5 p.m. 3/28 Northwood University 1 p.m. 12/4- Harry Gerris Tournament ship Meadowbrook Municipal Golf 2/6 Hoosier Invitational 4/17 Benedictine College (Kan.) 3/30 Embry-Riddle University 6p.m. Course 2/13 Wildcat Invitational Michael Inouye- 31 (DH) 1 p.m. (Fla.) 3:30 p.m. 1/8- National Duals Championship 2/18 HAAC Indoor Championship Sean Sullivan- 10 4/18 Graceland University (Iowa) 3/31 Webber International Uni- 9 a.m. 3/4 NAIA Indoor National Cham- Jake Hill- 10 (DH) 1 p.m. versity (Fla.) 3 p.m. 1/15- Missouri Baptist University Cycling 4/24 Missouri Valley College pionship 4/1 Saint Thomas University 7 p.m. (DH) 3 p.m. 9/28 MWCCC Cyclo Cross Race 3/26 Missouri Relays Points (Fla.) 1 p.m. 1/22- Oklahoma City University 5 4/27 McKendree University (DH) 10/3 Mountain Bike Mizzou Re- 3/27 Polar Bear Invitational 4/2 University of Sioux Falls 3 p.m. gionals 4/10 SIU-Edwardsville Classic Michael Inouye - 56 (S.D.) 2 p.m. Kyle Gouge- 26 10/11 MWCCC Cyclo Cross 4/10 Lil State Champion HAAC Standings 4/6 Kaskaskia College 3 p.m. Track & Field Travis Bokina- 25 Race Cape 4/14 Kansas Relays 4/8 Missouri Baptist University 10/15 USA Cycling Mountain 4/17 Memphis Invitational School, HAAC, Overall Record 3:30 p.m. GAA 12/4 Saluki Fast Start Bike Collegiate Nationals 4/3/ Southern Illinois University 4/11 Missouri Valley College 4 1/9 Missouri Invitational 10/18 MWCCC Cyclo Cross Edwardsville MidAmerica Nazarene 17-3, 37-5 p.m. Joe Colmo- 1.00 1/15 SASF Invitational Race 4/30 HAAC Outdoor Champion- Lindenwood 15-3, 28-18 4/15 McKendree University 3 Brett Humes- 2.60 1/22 Illinois College 8th (16) 11/2 MWCCC Cyclo Cross Race ship Evangel 16-4, 29-13 p.m. Dave Thomas- 2.67 1/30 Illinois Wesleyan University 11/8 MWCCC Cyclo Cross Race 5/27 NAIA Outdoor National Missouri Valley 10-6, 25-22 4/17 William Jewell College (Mo.) 2nd (16) Central Methodist 10-8, 28-17 11/15 MWCCC Cyclo Cross Championship 10 a.m. 2/6 Hoosier Invitational William Jewell 9-8-1, 20-19-1 11/22 MWCCC Cyclo Cross 4/18 Baker University (Kan.) 11 2/13 Wildcat Invitational Women’s Softball Benedictine 8-12, 16-21-1 2/18 HAAC Indoor Championship 11/29 MWCCC Cyclo Cross Baker 7-13, 17-29 a.m. 3/4 NAIA Indoor National Cham- Race 2/12 Spring Hill College (Ala.) 3 Culver-Stockton 6-114, 9-31 4/19 Washington University in St. pionship 12/6 MWCCC Cyclo Cross Race p.m. Avila 3-14-1, 4-18-1 Louis 4 p.m. 3/26 Missouri Relays MO Stat Championship Roller Hockey 2/12 Faulkner University (Ala.) Graceland 2-18, 7-29-1 5 p.m. 3/27 Polar Bear Invitational 12/10 USA Cycling Cyclo Cross 10/24 11 a.m. University of Mis- Women’s Tennis 4/10 SIU-Edwardsville Classic Collegiate Nationals (Dec. 10-13) 2/13 Union University (Tenn.) 11 Team Leaders souri W 10-0 4/10 Lil State Champion 2/27 Murray State Collegiate a.m. 3/5-6 Principia Women’s Tourna- 10/24 2 p.m. St. Louis Community 4/14 Kansas Relays Race 2/13 William Carey University Average ment College-Meramec W 7-1 (Miss.) 1 p.m. 4/17 Memphis Invitational 3/6 Lindsey Wilson Collegiate 3/12 Indiana Institute of Technol- 4/3/ Southern Illinois University 10/25 5 p.m. University of Mis- 2/13 Belhaven College (Miss.) Chelsea Landeck- .450 Race ogy 1 p.m. Edwardsville souri - St. Louis W 6-4 Ridgeland, MS 3 p.m. Caitlin Diesen- .429 3/13 DePauw Collegiate Race 3/20/2010 Graceland University 4/30 HAAC Outdoor Champion- 11/7 12 p.m. University of Mis- 2/20 William Woods University Samantha Van Pelt - .389 3/20 Lindenwood Collegiate (Iowa) 8:00 a.m. ship souri - St. Louis W 8-4 (Mo.) (DH) Cancelled Race 3/24 Washington University in St. 5/27 NAIA Outdoor National 11/7 5 p.m. St. Charles Commu- 2/27 Olivet Nazarene University RBI 3/27 MWCCC Race - Southern Louis 4:30 p.m. Championship nity College W 10-3 (Ill.) (DH) L 4-2, W 2,0 Illinois 3/28 Northwood University 1 p.m. 11/8 2 p.m. Truman State Univer- 2/28 Indiana Institute of Technol- Jessica Long- 15 4/10 Ohio State/Ohio Collegiate Katie Wessel - 5 3/29 St. Thomas University 2 p.m. sity W 10-0 ogy (DH) W 4-2, L 5-3 Race Danielle Merli- 5 3/30 Embry-Riddle University 11/13 8:30 p.m. University of Mis- 3/5 Louisiana State University Synchronized 4/17 MOBAR Race W 6-3 (Fla.). 3:30 p.m. souri W 12-4 4/24 Collegiate Regionals 3/5 Belhaven College (Miss.) L 6-2 Runs 3/31 Webber International Uni- Swimming 11/14 2 p.m. Saint Louis Univer- 5/7 Collegiate Nationals 3/6 Christian Brothers University versity (Fla.) 3 p.m. sity W 11-2 Sophie Berman- 8 L 8-3 4/1 Saint Thomas University 2/6/2010 Canisius College Buffalo, 11/14 7 p.m. University of Mis- Danielle Merli- 7 Men’s Lacrosse 3/6 Louisiana State University (Fla.) 1 p.m. NY TBA souri - St. Louis W 9-1 W 6-0 Jacqueline Riordan - 6 4/2 University of Sioux Falls 2/13/2010 Ball State University 11/15 10 a.m. Southern Illinois 3/10 Columbia College (Mo.) 2/12 Missouri S & T (Scrimmage) (S.D.) 2 p.m. St. Louis, MO (Lindbergh High University Edwardsville W 11-5 (DH) L 3-1, L 2-1 Home Runs 7 p.m. 4/4 McKendree University 4 p.m. School) TBA 2/6 Michigan State University Pal- 3/13 Saint Xavier University (Ill.) 2/13 Washington University in St. 4/8 Missouri Baptist University 2/27-28/2010 Regional Champion- atine, Ill. W 4-3 (DH) L 5-4, L 5-3 Sophia Galati- 3 Louis (Scrimmage) W 18-4 3:30 p.m. 2/6 University at Buffalo Palatine, 3/14 Blackburn College (DH) W Jessica Long- 2 ship Ann Arbor, MI TBA 2/20 University of Minnesota L Sophie Berman- 1 4/9 Evangel University (Mo.) 4 Ill. W 5-2 10-2, W 9-1L 7-3, L 4-2 3/11-13/2010 Collegiate National 12-11 p.m. Championship 2/7 Central Michigan University 3/15 Rogers State University 2/21 University of Minnesota Du- ERA 4/11 Missouri Valley College 1:30 4/14-18/2010 U.S. National Cham- W 6-4 (Okla.) (DH) W 6-0, W 6-2 luth L 13-6 3/17 Maryville University (DH) p.m. pionship Huntersville, NC 2/19 University of Missouri - St. Heidi Schertzer- 1.40 2/26 Colorado State University W 11-3, W 12-11 4/17 William Jewell College (Mo.) Louis W 3-1 Cassondra VanDyke- 2.33 L 17-4 3/18 Evangel University (Mo.) 10 a.m. 2/20 St. Louis Community Col- Aubrey Moss- 2.90 Men’s Golf 2/28 University of Texas W 12-10 lege-Meramec W 13-3 (DH) 4 p.m. 4/18 Baker University (Kan.) 11 3/20 MidAmerica Nazarene Uni- 3/5 University of Tennessee W 2/20 University of Louisiana at La- Strikeouts a.m. 9/8 Missouri Intercollegiate The versity (Kan.) (DH) 1 p.m. 8-7. fayette W 1-0 (forfeit) 4/20 Lewis & Clark Community Club at Porto Cima 3rd (16) 3/21 Baker University (Kan.) (DH) 3/6 Texas A&M University W 7-6 2/21 University of Illinois W 10-0 Aubrey Moss- 35 College 3 p.m. 9/12 Mount Mercy College Classic 12 p.m. 3/12 University of Colorado 8 2/26 St. Charles Community Col- Heidi Schertzer- 35 Hunters Ridge Golf Club 4th (24) 3/23 McKendree University (DH) p.m. lege W 10-1 Rebecca Peddicord- 27 Men’s Swim/Dive 9/28 Lindenwood Fall Invitational 5 p.m. Crescent Farms Golf Club 7th (20) 3/14 University of Miami 1 p.m. 2/27 Missouri State University W 3/24 William Jewell College (Mo.) Innings Pitched 10/10 Show-Me Invitational Co- 10/2 Derrall Foreman Invitational 3/19 Minnesota State University 13-3 (DH) 5 p.m. lumbia, MO 6th (7) Cleveland Golf Club 4th (13) Mankato 7 p.m. 2/27 University of Missouri - St. 3/27 Spring Hill College (Ala.) Aubrey Moss- 11.1 10/24 Rose Hulman Relays Terre 10/15 NAIA Preview Invitational 3/21 Central Michigan University Louis W 12-2 (DH) Mobile, AL 2 p.m. Rebecca Peddicord- 9.2 TPC at Deere Run 6th (17) 1 p.m. 2/28 University of Missouri - St. 3/28 University of Mobile (Ala.) Haute, IN 1st (5) 3/25 Illinois State University 7 Louis W 9-2 (DH) 4 p.m. Heidi Schertzer- 7.0 10/31 Saint Louis St. Peters, MO 11/2 Mobile Fall Classic Heron 1st(2) Lakes Country Club 1st (7) p.m. 11/6 Missouri State University 2/15 Southern Nazarene Arizona 4/9 University of Wisconsin 7 p.m. Springfield, MO 2nd(2) Intercollegiate Francisco Grande 4/11 Purdue University 1 p.m. 11/14 Illinois IT/Robert Morris 9th (13) 4/16 Indiana University 7 p.m. Lindenwood Night Every Wednesday! Chicago, IL 1st(2) 3/8 Spring Hill Badger Invitational 4/18 University of Missouri 1 p.m. 11/21 Washington Invitational Spring Hill College Golf Club 3rd 4/24 University of Illinois 2 p.m. after 10 p.m. 11 a.m. (7) 12/4 Saint Louis University 6 p.m. 3/26 Evangel Spring Invitational Women’s Lacrosse 1/8 Washington University in St. Rivercut Golf Club 3rd (9) Louis 3/29 North Alabama Spring Clas- 2/6 Tennessee Wesleyan College 1/15 Washington Invitational TBA sic Robert Trent Jones Fighting Joe W 17-3 1/2 price Bowling Anytime 10th (20) 1/23 Saint Louis/Illinois IT/Mis- 2/12 University of California San- souri State 1 p.m. 4/1 Carolina Sands Intercollegiate ta Barbara L 15-14 1/30 Monmouth Invitational Carolina Sands Golf Club 5th (17) 2/13 California Polytechnic State 2/17 Liberal Arts Invitational 4/12 NAIA Classic Brickyard University W 7-6 3/3 NAIA National Champion- Crossing 2/14 University of California Los ship 3rd 4/26 HAAC Championship Hail Angeles W 8-7 Ridge Golf Club 2/27 Northwestern University Men’s Wrestling 5/18 NAIA National Champion- WIN ship TPC Deere 2/27 University of Wisconsin W 10/30 Lindenwood Open St. 9 a.m. 21-7 11/7 Eastern Michigan Open 10 Women’s Golf 3/3 Miami University (OH) W a.m. 15-5 9/3 Maryville Fall Warm-Up Aber- 11/14 Iowa State Open 10 a.m. 3/6 University of Illinois W 17-5 deen Golf Club 2nd (9) 11/22 Missouri Open 10 a.m. 3/6 Marquette University 2 p.m. 9/20 Screaming Eagles Classic 12/5 Wisconsin-Parkside Open 3/12 University of Colorado W Cambridge Golf Course 5th (11) 10a.m. 19-2 9/26 Millikin Fall Classic Red Tail 1/8 NWCA/NAIA National Duals 3/26Colorado State University 8:15 1/15 Nebraska-Omaha 7 p.m. Run 4th (19) 10/5 Missouri-St. Louis Triton In- p.m. 1/16 UNO Glen Brand Open 10 3/27University of Georgia 11:15 a.m. vitational Gateway Golf Links 5th (20) a.m. 2/6 Missouri Valley Open 9 a.m. 3/28University of Florida 8 a.m. 2/10 Truman State University 7 10/12 Trevecca Fall Challenge Old 3/28University of Minnesota Ath- p.m. Hickory Country Club 2nd (6) ens, GA 10:15 a.m. O.T. HILL’S 2/20 NAIA East Regional 9 a.m. 11/2 Mobile Fall Classic Azalea 4/8 Brigham Young University 7 3/4 NAIA National Championship City Golf Club 3rd (7) 2/15 Southern Nazarene Arizona p.m. ST. CHARLES LANES 4/9 University of Michigan 7:30 National Placers Intercollegiate Francisco Grande p.m. 2187 First Capitol Drive Chris Chionuma- 2nd at 165lbs 8th (8) 4/10 Santa Clara University 4 p.m. Tyler Porras- 4th at Hwt 3/8 Spring Hill Badger Invitational (636) 949-0311 Spring Hill College Golf Club 3rd 4/11 University of Central Florida Sam Schmitz- 6th at 149lbs (4) 1 p.m. May 5, 2010 Legacy Page 8 Theft

Continued from Page 1 the room. The solution to prevent theft in a the fellow suitemates’ belongings are only a believe it’s a fellow roommate or suitemate “I don’t doubt it,” Russell said, “I’ve seen situation such as this seems simple – lock the doorknob turn away. who may be the thief, campus security has it. There are kids out there scoping the area. room door while showering. When a student “I’ll have to look into that further,” Russell the right to search any room at anytime. Statistics show that during the last three goes into the bathroom, he or she can lock the said. “But if it’s true, that’s a security issue “Safes are still available,” he said. “A lot weeks of the semester, there’s a tendency of door to his or her room and the door to the we’ll need to fix.” of students think they’re an inconvenience an increase in thefts. Books are a high com- suitemates’ room. Russell urges students when they notice ... You can’t keep everything in it but things modity.” However, the purpose is defeated because something’s missing to call security and file like your laptop and iPod you can.” He reminds students to be sure to lock the suitemates’ door can be unlocked with a report. “And for $78 a year, that’s a good price for both doors and the window before leaving the room key. Once inside the bathroom, If a student has reason to additional safety.” Midnight

Continued from Page 1 event.” “There are certain teachers Guffey said that the moti- that we know like to volun- vation for starting the event teer for it every year,” Cox was to increase the number said. “Michael Stein, Cathy of residential students at Hart and John Oldani are al- Lindenwood. “They wanted ways there. They are really to increase campus activ- excited about it and enjoy be- ity and involvement while ing a part of it.” bringing together the com- Guffey said that about 10 muter and residential stu- administrators and 20 fac- dents,” Guffey said. ulty volunteer on average for The breakfast used to be the event. only a one hour event. “In Midnight breakfast has 2004, the time was length- been a Lindenwood tradi- ened by an hour because we tion for over 20 years. “It couldn’t serve the food fast started in the late 1980’s un- enough to keep up with all der president Spainhower’s the students there,” Guffey administration here,” Guffey said. said. “Campus life, what “Even when it has been is now Student Develop- raining outside, the cafeteria ment, planned and put on the is still packed with students.” Security

Continued from Page 1 lighting is added on campus. Legacy photo by Jessica Vines A photo of the Spellmann Center clock tower demonstrates correct use of the rule of thirds, a basic photography principle. “With the unfortunate is- The Dean of Students has sue involving the young meetings with student orga- man, the university was very nizations to address security transparent in its actions. concerns. We improve se- Intro to Photography 101 The training resident direc- curity incrementally every By Jessica Vines Many hate getting their picture taken, the rule of thirds in mind. Mentally tors and security personnel year,” Evans said. Contributing Writer so they tense up, shy away or smile too place a four- point grid on the photo, received worked very well. Both Evans and Russell big. Photographers, on the other hand, then make sure three main focal points We received many positive encouraged students to not Have you ever been excited to see a often make composition and technical lie on three points of the grid. Also, comments from the police hesitate in raising security family, friend or team photo only to errors. The person with the camera is try to create lines of vision. Lead the department,” Russell said. worries or suggestions. realize you look horrible in the pic- not always the most experienced, so viewer through the photo, but avoid Evans stated campus se- “We are constantly review- ture? You may blame it on being un- this is hard to avoid. distracting backgrounds. curity is a top priority for ing our security system and photogenic, but that is not always the As the photographer, relax your sub- Try mixing it up. Shoot from differ- the university. “We have take any concerns seriously. case. There are many ways to enhance jects. Compliment them, make them ent angles, such as up high, down on increased the security staff We respond to all reasonable photos, whether or not you are taking laugh and give them advice on where the ground or from the side. One of by a factor of three in three concerns accordingly,” Ev- the picture. to stand. Engaging in conversation the biggest photo problems is focusing years. Every year more ans said. Setting, lighting and subject place- and guiding the subject on their best too far away. Famous photographer ment are the most important aspects angle also helps. Double chins can Robert Capa said, “If your pictures of a picture, and these ultimately be avoided by telling them to look up aren’t good enough, you’re not close distinguish a snapshot from a photo- slightly. Editors chosen enough.” So do not be afraid to get graph. A photograph is set up, thought Consider Lighting. Play around with close to people’s faces. out, manipulated and composed. A the camera settings before shooting. And keep in mind that so called careful balance of these key elements For outdoor shots, the general rule is for fall Legacy is the goal. to have the sun behind the photogra- “photogenic” people are typically First, know that horrible pictures do pher. Shooting early or late in the day comfortable with the camera. They not form out of thin air. Someone is at is often better than shooting midday. are happy and relaxed, which really shows in photographs. So the next publication staff fault – the photographer or the person When indoors, use natural light as Micah Woodard has been Murrell will cover several photographed. It’s not always possible much as possible. Flash can cast shad- time someone wants to take your pic- reappointed for fall semester newspaper and Web duties to get both to work together, but each ows and mute color. To avoid red eyes, ture relax, sit up straight, be confident as editor-in-chief of Linden- including business and ad can help. have subjects look slightly away from and never be afraid to make sugges- wood’s student newspaper, sales, cartooning and graph- People being photographed are of- the flash. tions, because no one wants to be the The Legacy, and assistant ic design. ten at fault because they get nervous. When planning composition, keep “un-photogenic” one in the photo. editor Natasha Sakovich has Staff reporters, photog- been promoted to managing raphers, copy editors, page editor. designers and ad sales agents Also returning will be will include Kenny Gerling, Market Lauren Kastendieck as pho- Alysha Miller, Abby Buck- to/travel editor and Alex les, Andrea Scott, Holly Continued from Page 1 the first recorded monthly miss out on job-fair and net- major. “I’m always lucky. I Jahncke as sports editor. Hoechstenbach and Todd Her predicament, she said, increase in jobs in more than working opportunities, Weh- always find it [a job] at the Matt Korn will be entertain- Schloessman. Other stu- is like being “between a rock two years. rli said, adding that students last minute.” ment editor and Samantha dents will join the fall staff, and a hard place.” Now is The same report, however, need to start the search pro- Briana David, Kenny Werbiski will be internation- and more contributions are “the worst time to be in col- noted that the long-term un- cess well before their senior Gerling, Kelly Reinhardt, al editor. welcome. For information, lege because it’s so expen- employed – people who had years. Soni Singh and Lauren M.E. Brown will be Web contact adviser Tom Pettit at sive, but it’s also the best been without a job for more “You need to begin prepar- Thomson contributed to editor, and graduate assis- [email protected] or [time] because you don’t than 27 weeks – continued ing years ahead,” she said. this story. tants Chris Bennett and Wes 636-949-4364. have to be in the work force,” to climb. More than 400,000 In some ways, Wehrli Randolph said. people joined that club in said, students should con- In a little more than a March alone. sider preparation and the job week, Randolph and her LU The report also noted that search jobs in themselves. classmates will be joining the number of unemployed “You come to college to about 1.6 million other col- people – 15 million – hadn’t prepare for a career, so don’t lege seniors graduating with changed. do yourself a disservice by bachelor’s degrees nation- “That’s why it’s that much not preparing adequately,” wide, according to the U.S. more important that these she said. Department of Education. graduating students are pre- “Be proactive. It’s a lot About 500,000 others will paring to do that much more easier when we see you as a be graduating with associ- to distinguish themselves sophomore or an early junior ate’s, master’s and doctorate from their peers because it’s rather than a last-semester degrees. that much more difficult,” senior who has no resume.” All will be entering a work said Brandi Goforth, assis- Some graduating seniors force that has, in some ways, tant director of Career De- are hopeful, even if they Haircut defined what’s been dubbed velopment at LU. haven’t began a thorough job the Great Recession. In some ways, Randolph search or landed a job. Since 2007, the U.S. econ- approached the job search They mirror the findings of omy has lopped-off about realistically. She didn’t wait a recent Pew Research Cen- 8 million civilian and non- until the last minute. ter study that found while Valid until farm jobs, going from an “Because there is an entry- persons age 18-29 are un- 5/31/2010 unemployment rate of 4.7 level hiring season … if you happy with today’s economy, $9.99 percent to 9.7 percent, the postpone your job search “They remain highly opti- * Please present coupon and student ID to receive discount Bureau of Labor Statistics past graduation, in many mistic about their financial has reported. cases you missed out on a future.” The government reported lot of opportunities,” Wehrli “Right now I’m not that 1357 Bass Pro Drive (636) 916-4419 last month that March saw said. concerned,” said Trang an increase of 162,000 jobs, Students who wait often Nguyen, a fashion design