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Viki Muench started off on Saturday Staff Reporter with the presentation show, where each contestant was Sparkly chandeliers hanging able to score points during from the ceiling, the clicking preliminary swimsuit and sound of numerous high heels gown competitions. The best and a glaring sight of beautiful 16 girls then moved on to the bedazzled dresses filled up the next round on Sunday, which stage of Lindenwood Theater consisted of the semifinal this past weekend. The annual swimsuit and gown parades. 2015 Miss Missouri USA The final five girls had the and Miss Missouri Teen USA chance to wow the judges beauty pageants took place to during the interview portion, find new queens to take the where they had to answer three crown. questions about any random About 100 girls competed topic. for the title throughout Sedalia-based Christina the weekend. The pageant Stratten was able to convince the judges with her answers Photo from Romane Donadini about which disease she would Contestants performed in the Lindenwood Theather in attempt to be crowned Miss cure first if she could. Missouri USA. “I would definitely cure pediatric cancer. My cousin worked hard all year and I am yourself,” said Dunn. year for the first time, I had suffered from it and I think it happy that my dream finally Her overall performance absolutely no experience. is important that we raise more became true.” throughout the entire weekend However, I had a lot of faith awareness of this disease.” Rebecca Dunn, who was convinced the judges the most and put hard work into it to Later that evening, the representing Columbia, stuck and she won the desired title of win the crown this year. I am 15-year-old won the title of out to the judges the most when Miss Missouri USA 2015. After surprised but also so excited, Miss Missouri Teen USA 2015 she was asked how somebody three hours of showing off their and I feel incredibly blessed,” and felt very blessed to be could make a difference. best sides to the audience, the said Dunn. given this opportunity. “There are many many two successors were found and “I actually have no idea yet “I am still so scatter-brained, ways someone can make a former Miss Missouri USA what is in store for me in the I don’t remember the final difference in the world. I think Erica Sturdefant, who is also a future, but I’m thankful for the moment at all to be honest. the most important thing is LU alumna, and Miss Missouri opportunity to be able support Photo by Romane Donadini When I became the first finding your true passion. If Teen Samantha Bowers, special cases like Orphan Care Christina Stratten was runner-up last year, I knew I you find passion, you prosper handed over their crowns. and I can’t wait to represent crowned Saturday. wanted to come back. So I and become the best version of “When I participated last Missouri this year.”

Meal Plan Meal plan, shmeal plan BREAKDOWN

Students must decide between value and flexibility What are you really spending? Abigail Fallon request of the students that we came Bosillo is working on an initiative to up with meal plan options.” get more meat-free options graphic Staff Reporter by Christie Indeed, the dining policy has been a in the dining halls. Sielfleisch There is nothing that students love subject of contention at many Student “After addressing Lion Cub to complain about more than food. Government Association Meetings. vegetarian students’ In response to these complaints, The Legacy is still waiting for a lack of hot food 19 meals LU’s food supplier Pedestal recently reply from the Executive Board as options at both -the student can “spend” a total of announced a new set of meal plans to whether the new options satisfy Evans and $137 per week at that will be available to students for students’ demands. Spellmann with the current cost that spring semester 2015. In the meantime, a cost analysis of Pedestal, I am hopeful students pay According to the Student Portal, each meal plan package reveals the that they will fix these the new options are as follows: true expense of increased flexibility. issues to accommodate Students can purchase 19 meals If a student puts his or her meals those with special dietary Lion Pride with the traditional The Lion Cub toward as many dinners (which cost needs. I believe Pedestal is willing to meal plan, 10 meals and $75 Lion $9) as possible, followed by lunches change. The best we can do is to give 10 meals, $75 flex, pay $35 extra Dollars with Lion Pride (which costs (at $7) and finally breakfasts (at $5), helpful advice and suggestions as to -the student has $117 to $35 extra), or 14 meals and $130 Lion the data in the infographic would be what systems are operating fine and spend per week Dollars with the Lion Roar (which true. those that need fixing specifically,” -the net value of this plan costs $60 extra). In essence, the student would have Bosillo said. per week is $114.81 Lion Dollars, otherwise known as less value on his or her ID card with Several options are available “flex points,” can be used at the Lone Lion Pride or Lion Roar. to students within the current Wolf coffee shop in Spellmann, Java However, he or she would be able framework, too. 201 in Butler Library, and the Evans to spend the Lion Dollar portion in Tinker points out, “if you have dining hall. more places and between the hours of classes, practices, work schedules Lion Roar Unlike traditional meal plan points, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., when the traditional that conflict with the meal times 14 meals, $130 flex, they can be used between the hours of dining halls are closed. offered, you can request a pack out $60 extra 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. and roll over from This is a trade-off that each student that can be picked up as early as 7 -the student has $120 to fall to spring, although they expire will have to consider individually. a.m.” spend per week -the net value per week after one academic year. There are other concerns besides In addition, a student with a doctor’s is $116.25 Nancy Tinker, the Director of quantity, however. note citing allergies or intolerance Dining Services, says, “it was at the Acting major and senior Shane can request special meals. Page 2 Nov. 11, 2014 m cu ic N l e ri e A

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT Career Development

Mariah Saldana available for students Career Development season is heavier; LSGA accepting Contributor to gain support also offers on-campus therefore, to maximize during the job search interviewing that could your opportunity to According to the process. It also assists lead to internships, participate in the on- applicants for Huffington Post, the students to prepare to summer jobs, and even campus interview amount of people in the ‘sell’ themselves to entry level positions, program, register with U.S. with Bachelor’s companies. “Representatives from CareerConnect as early treasurer position degrees that were Directed by Dana business, industry, as Oct. 1 to be ready for jobless was around Wehrli, the center offers government and school spring.” 2.4 million. However, career fairs, career districts conduct So, if you’re in need to avoid becoming a planning seminars, interviews during the of that extra boost to statistic, Lindenwood and even help with two “seasons” of on- keep your head above offers a Career credential files. campus interviewing water, head on over the Development Center The center has been which occur early in Career Development for students. so successful, in fact, the fall and spring Center, and see what The Center, tucked that students call back semesters,” said Dana fascinating career Photo from lindenwood.edu into the back of and send letters of Wehrli. opportunities you can Spellmann Center, is appreciation. “Typically the spring reel in. Being present for office Viki Muench Each week this series will showcase one of LU’s many services and facilities. It will not eliminate the potential for Staff Reporter hours, which are used to meet with organizations, the resource to be covered elsewhere in the paper, it merely introduces readers to services available on campus. Any interested students and attending weekly wishing to get more meetings with the LSGA involved in the campus Executive Board and culture now have the General Assembly are Blues manager shares experience chance to become part of only a small part of the Lindenwood Student the treasurer’s duties, Niklas Dehlwes the customer service the most economically Low-level employees Government Association, according to Callaway. Staff Reporter department in 1991. successful soccer club in and interns should as the position for the The fact that this job is At this time, he didn’t the world. He got the job introduce themselves LSGA Treasurer will available as a Work and One of the four earn much money and because the Buccaneers to the bosses. Because become available starting Learn position should acting managers of the had to work a lot of hours, and United both were very few people do, it this spring semester. make it even more St. Louis Blues, St. but as he recommends to owned by the Glazer makes those who do Applications can be attractive for prospective Louis’ Ice Hockey team, all employees, he asked family. They needed, as memorable. sent in on LU Connect and applicants. addressed to sports for more responsibility. Ajluni said, someone to In general, he said, it are due by 5 p.m. on Nov. “It is a great management students on After the Red Wings rely on as they had no is always a good idea 14. Current Treasurer opportunity to make Nov. 5 about the actual and the Detroit Tigers idea about the European to ask for an internship, Dylan Callaway, who a positive change on work of someone in the co-operated, he got soccer market, and his because people get to started his term this our campus while in a business. more and more involved first task was a tough know each other and semester, was accepted leadership position,” said LU hosted Jeff Ajluni, in the club, so he spent one. a good intern is more into the Police Academy Callaway. the group vice president nine years with the He had to find a new likely to be offered a job and will therefore leave “Some advice I would for the St. Louis Blues. Detroit Red Wings. sponsor for the jerseys, than a stranger. this position. give to the new treasurer His speech was about Asked if this team and so it took him six Students should keep The job of the new is to always have a his career and answering was his favorite, he months until he finally in mind that most years treasurer will contain positive attitude. When students’ questions. answered “the team got a contract with AEG, are down years at the job, managing and keeping a group of people sees At the beginning of you are working for is which provided United as far as he experienced records of the funds of you walk into a room his speech, he asked always the one you are with $112 million in four it in his career. the LSGA Budget, taking with a smile on your the 60 students who cheering for. I don’t years, according to him. They shouldn’t give care of the New Student face, it makes you more showed up what they have any favorites.” After this, he spent up if something just does Organization Pool and approachable. were expecting for their After his work in two more years with not work out the way tier funds, and handling “Also, always stay careers. Money, success Detroit, he moved to Manchester before they wanted it to. student organizations organized.” and a job were exactly Florida to work for the he got to the Detroit Then they have to with funds requests. For more information the answers Ajluni said Tampa Bay Buccaneers Pistons, followed by the keep the people excited-- Callaway said that on requirements for this he would have given when they won the Jacksonville Jaguars and even if the team fails-- the job of the treasurer position and how to apply, when he was a student Super Bowl. now the St. Louis Blues, but this was the daily contains many different visit LU Connect through 24 years ago. This was another tip where he oversees a staff business, as he said. weekly duties. the Student Portal. He gave the students he provided: students of 10 people. In the end, Ajluni a quick overview about have to be flexible, At the end of his said, people need a good Announcements his career and how because they shouldn’t speech, he took some mentor and some luck to he became one of the expect to get a job in time to answer the find a job like his. Student Veterans Organization's acting four managers of their field close to where students’ questions about Asked about a motto Veterans Day Celebration the Blues. they live. his career as well as his or philosophy in his Today at 11 a.m. His first experiences He spent four thoughts about the field life, he laughed and Anheuser-Busch Leadership Room within the world of more years with the of sports management. said that he had no real Faculty Colloquium Series: sports were with the Buccaneers before he When asked what he motto. But, he added, Examining the American Conscience Detroit Red Wings, moved to England to thinks is the easiest way his attitudes changed November 13 at 4:15 p.m. his hometown’s ice work for Manchester to find a job in the world by getting older. Today, Anheuser-Busch Leadership Room hockey team. He United. of sports, Ajluni had family is more important got an internship at At this time, they were some rules. to him than money. Police undergo training to improve community relations

Connor Johnson Nancy Durbin, who to deal with an already to address the changing and spoke to the police. Mueller believes that recognized the recent stressful profession. population of Mexicans These students expressed police officers in St. Staff Reporter influx of various racial “Police officers are hard and why they are the interactions they Charles are doing good Carla Mueller, dean groups in the city of St. working, compassionate coming to St. Charles, had with police officers within the community, of the School of Human Charles. Many of these people who are only how to address and get throughout their lives, and she hopes that these Services, recently people have negative interested in the safety past stereotypes and and the different sessions will help these conducted a series perceptions of police and protection of the prejudices that officers conceptions of police officers express that to the of cultural diversity officers and are hesitant public,” said Mueller. may have had, and cultural officers that were residents of St. Charles. training sessions to help to reach out when they To help police diversity. Along with the prevalent throughout “These training educate the entire police are in need of help. officers build bridges educational component their various cultures. sessions were meaningful force of St. Charles. The Mueller expressed of communication with of these lectures, Mueller expressed her to the police, the students idea for this training how the distrust of the diverse citizens of four international delight from the positive participating, and myself was formed by Pastor police officers places St. Charles, Mueller students along with a feedback that was given as we wrestled with the Ronnie Osbourne, along added pressure on their developed a curriculum homosexual student by the police officers issues in our multicultural with Jann Weitzel and lives as they attempt of eight 4-hour sessions from Lindenwood came who attended the event. society,” she said. Nov. 11, 2014 Page 3 nEWS This Week in Summer Work and Students History Learn changed due become to IRS guidelines teachers Isis Wadleigh Lewis-Foot said she felt Staff Reporter frustrated because these Faith Schallert changes made student Staff Reporter The work and learn lives more difficult. summer policies are She would still be able “I loved how I was able changing to meet IRS to attend summer classes to see the development guidelines. because she had relatives in my students and be In the summer, students close by, but she realizes able to relate to each one will no longer be able to several students don’t in their special way,” pay for room and board have that luxury. said Lydia Wehmeyer, through the work and Patro, an international Lindenwood alumna. learn program. Instead, student in his junior year, Students looking to Eric Mircsov said the 28 is someone who wouldn’t go into education apply hours worked per week have anyone close by to to student teach their will only go toward stay with. last semester to satisfy tuition. “I can’t cash out the requirement in order Mircsov said room $1,000-2,000 just to stay to get certification and and board used to be somewhere,” he said. licensure. covered by a grant, Mircsov said he does Before student with the condition that not think the changes will teaching, education Image by Emily Adair with info from historylearningsite.co.uk students worked a certain affect attendance rates. majors and minors percentage of their hours He also said financial aid have two observation throughout their summer may be working on other requirements to fulfill; Armistice ends the war, session. grants to help students. this helps prepare “That was something Lewis-Foot thinks prospective teachers for that if you work, you attendance will drop the classroom setting. begins national tradition can get that. The IRS because students will “Our student teachers Emily Adair government feared students on Armistice wouldn’t like that,” said have to worry about participate in a weekly Editor-in-Chief major social unrest Day in 1926. Mircsov. finding and likely paying seminar class during their due to food shortages, “On this day we Mike Tolman said if for a place to stay. 16 weeks,” said Beth This week in 1918, Matthias Erzberger celebrated the end of they continued to use the “Now anyone who Kania-Gosche, assistant German delegation was issued an order to autocratic rule,” Miller grant to pay for room and is trying to do what dean for accreditation signed the terms of the sign whatever terms the was quoted in the board, it could be taxed, I am doing, get the and faculty development. Armistice that ended Allies presented. Many Nov. 23, 1926, issue “meaning the grant we best certifications and “We also offer an World War I. of these terms served as of Linden Bark. gave would now create qualifications in their online Blackboard The Armistice the foundation for the “It is for us to let a tax burden for the field in order to be more community that begins called for Germany to Treaty of Versailles. the citizenship of student.” qualified job applicant, the semester before evacuate all occupied The Armistice was tomorrow know that Tolman said the IRS in less than six or seven student teaching.” lands in Belgium, agreed upon at 5 a.m. the citizenship of code they are following years, will be unable to Students are not Luxembourg and but didn’t take effect today was worthwhile. is 3121(b)(10), which do so.” alone going through France and to withdraw until 11 a.m., Paris time, We should dedicate outlines when a student Mircsov said that the this process. They are from Austria-Hungary, so the news could reach ourselves to the cause may or may not be exempt changes were not a ploy mentored and prepared Romania and Turkey. the Western Front. as we are the men and from Federal Insurance for the university to make through the education Germany was to The anniversary women of the greatest Contributions Act taxes. more money. courses and taught state surrender all neutral and of this event became kind of citizenship.” Even with the “We’ve been trying to requirements. Allied ports. Germany known as Armistice This year’s Veteran’s understanding that these get the least amount of “Each student teacher would be blamed for Day, or as it is now Day celebration will changes are to comply changes for the students.” is assigned a university the war and have to pay known, Veteran’s Day. be today in the AB with the IRS, students The work and supervisor in addition to reparations. Louis E. Miller Leadership Room from such as Julio Patro and learn handbook can be their cooperating teacher Because the German addressed Lindenwood 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Killion Lewis-Foot, are found under on LU’s and seminar professors,” still worried. website. said Kania-Gosche. “Our student teachers Lindenwood grounds are two options, it will one percent of the big ideas for this project are also trained in the New department has teamed gain interest, or it will vegetables on campus.” according to Routh. co-teaching model, a up with Ben Duvenick of fail.” Routh wants this He hopes this project research-based practice Pedestal Foods to create Interest is what he project to catch on by will “get the average where the cooperating herb a raised herb garden. hopes will be received 2016 to 2017. student interested in teacher and student The garden is expected from students. The student interest sustainability.” teachers work together in to be fully planted next “The herb garden is expected to grow Routh is slightly wary the classroom.” garden week, but for now, there at Spellmann will be by next year. Grounds of people messing with If becoming a teacher is one planter in front of our show piece but we and Pedestal foods will the garden, but “we can’t interests you, speak with planted Spellmann. want to expand and do maintain the garden. not create something the education department Klye Routh, director vegetable gardens,” said The LU Sustainability for the fear of someone to see what you need Faith Schallert for the grounds Routh. Alliance and Biology ruining it.” to do to satisfy these Staff Reporter department, said “There “My goal is to grow departments already have requirements. People of Lindenwood

From your time at LU, how has this melting What is your greatest achievement? pot of cultures influenced your perspective “I was able to quit 25 years of heroin on society? and cocaine addiction [after] the “You run across anywhere from birth of my daughter… I was a drug Chinese to Japanese, really anyone. addict from age 17 to age, like, 43. It has inspired me to be more open When she was born, I looked at that to everyone in the community, not little face, I said, ‘Never again.’ And I just my own culture. Something that’s have not touched any drugs since. It normal in America, holding the door was the greatest moment of my life.” for someone or smiling to someone, isn’t the same in their culture and it’s Darrin Mamone, computer lab opened my eyes to that a lot.” supervisor Charlie Cox, junior

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Graphic by Linda Bucaram - The midterm elections delivered a heavy blow to the Democratic party. Letters to the Editor Should LU Dear Editor, In regards to the IT audit provide The IT challenges that Lindenwood University are facing is common to many universities and businesses today. Incredible changes have occurred in the last several protection? years that have caused havoc in legacy technology decisions. While I applaud the idea of an IT audit, I would suggest that it needs to go further. The The auditing firm selected is (apparently) focused specifically on networking and Seannell Chambers connectivity. This is only a small part of the technology equation. We are currently Staff Reporter seeing other schools eliminating general tech labs completely in favor of student R YA N issued machines or BYOD (Bring Your Own Device). They should only be equipping In the past HIV centralized specialty labs (such as video production, graphic labs, special scientific epidemic here on o l d h a m labs, etc.). campus, this question has They are also finding that much of what needs to be done is now available in the arose quite frequently. Perspective cloud, further eliminating the requirements for labs. There should be a comprehensive Some individuals go as strategy to overhaul the notion of centralized tech labs and the role of cloud computing far as to say that, “Since “Now, I am not saying systems in Lindenwood’s future. There appears to be no overarching survey of the use Lindenwood provides that men catcalling women of technology and plans for it’s use by instructors on a day to day basis. free testing for HIV, on the street is harmless. Faculty plans to include more technology and communication systems in their they should provide the It’s not. It borders on classrooms (indeed capitalizing on the “Google Effect”) will add additional pressure harassment.... but while contraceptives to prevent the outrage of this video to the infrastrucutre footprint. Growth demands may be significant. In a mobile era this, as well.” This in was directed to all men, dominated by Google and Apple, the selected vendor is decidedly Microsoft centric. my opinion is complete Alex from Target got a spot The fact that the vendor is a Microsoft Gold Partner is not reassuring. Most often absurdity! on Ellen. This is a clear platform centric companies will consistently provide their own solutions, as opposed As mentioned by double standard.” to reviewing a wide field of solutions. If you invite a Microsoft Partner to the party, Lindenwood’s health care don’t be surprised if you only get Microsoft products as solutions. A much better audit website, “SSMHC St. Anybody with an internet connection will would be provided by a consultancy that is platform and software agnostic. To ignore Charles Clinic Medical remember the video that surfaced a couple weeks Apple or Google is not wise. Group Student Health ago online where a woman walks around New York There is no mention of reviewing legacy systems (Learning Management Systems, Center serves on-campus City and is subject to various catcalls. Student Information Systems) as well as other university support systems. We are students for a variety The men in the video, for the most part, now approaching 2015. There are dozens of well designed LMS (not to mention of medical conditions, compliment her on her looks, tell her to smile, new adaptive technologies) and campus management systems that are running large from flu-like symptoms or simply wish her a good day. Something that university institutions that are based on current standards. A comprehensive audit and minor injuries to wouldn’t constitute sexual harassment if it only should include review of all of these systems. What is the anticipated future growth physical examinations happened once, but it happened over 100 times in for online systems? Certainly this area will fuel even more data demands - from and immunizations.” the span of 10 hours, and does get a little creepy. connectivity to data security. Nowhere in that The internet backlash was believable. Many As we move deeper into the 21st century it will be mission critical for Lindenwood statement is “and to people were outraged by the men in the video, to gain and maintain a cutting edge in emerging communication technologies. I look provide students with claiming sexual harassment directed at woman forward to seeing the audit results of this first step. contraceptives so they happens every day, and that it must be stopped. can proceed in sexual Fast forward a few days, and #AlexFromTarget Regards, activities.” starts trending on Twitter. A picture of a good Kim William Gordon Personally, I do not feel looking male Target employee was uploaded to Adjunct-- Communications that it is the university’s Twitter, and it blew up. Many females saying he responsibility to provide was “gorgeous,” with a number of them letting the these various products internet know what they would do to Alex if they to a student body who were alone. The picture was taken without Alex’s My time volunteering should already be well consent, and he has since said he had no idea the informed about sex and picture was being taken. its dangers that comes Now, I am not saying that men catcalling women with the activity. on the street is harmless. It’s not. It borders on Majority of us learn harassment depending on what the man says to the all about protection and woman, and it’s true that women don’t harass men prevention from our high in the same way, but while the outrage of this video school’s health classes, was directed to all men, Alex from Target got a spot but all of a sudden now, on Ellen. This is a clear double standard. Although some of us forget about Alex from Target seems to be taking to his fame and that. milking it for all it’s worth, it doesn’t change the All of a sudden some fact that he is receiving tweets to a similar degree of us fail to realize of the harassment received by Shoshana Roberts on that we are all adults; the streets of New York City. especially after having This does not make me a men’s rights activist, many individuals try to despite previous claims from the student body, as I Photo from Irina Auge convince the university am clearly stating that we need to have some form Ice-hockey cheerleaders participate in walk for breast cancer awareness. that we are adults when of gender equality when it comes to harassment like debating topics like the this, and isn’t that exactly what feminism is about? disabilities, so raising in order to help donate “No alcohol on campus” Irina Augé awareness and support towards a cure for breast and the “Opposite sex Staff Reporter for an unknown cure is cancer. It was crowded, allowed in men’s and The Legacy / Lindenlink.com always good in order to but very enjoyable. women’s housing” bans, Spellmann Center 3095 / 3100 Joining a team at collect more money and Fortunately, a lot of in order toprove to them 209 S. Kingshighway Lindenwood made me discover what’s going Lindenwood students that the restriction should realize how important on. were in attendance at the be erased. St. Charles, Mo. 63301 it is to do volunteer Secondly, we joined event as well. I realize Now we want our hand Legacy Telephone: 636-949-4336 work. Last week with the “Make a Wish” how important it is to held like small children Lindenlink Telephone: 636-949-3629 my team (Ice-Hockey foundation in attending help others by going to and given tools to prevent Legacy Email: [email protected] Cheerleading) we under- an event also in support volunteer events because sexually transmitted Lindenlink Email: [email protected] took three jobs. The first of a little girl who has they really do need your diseases, when we all one being the “Walk for cancer. support. know how and where Legacy Staff: Willow” and it was for a A golf tournament was A thing that I learned to buy these items. If Editor-in-Chief: Emily Adair great cause. just part of the collection from volunteer work you’re such an adult, be Managing Editor: Ryan Oldham Willow Schreiber for this girl’s dream: to is that everyone counts a grown-up and buy your Production Manager|Chief Designer: Christie Sielfleisch has a unique medical go to Disneyland. A lot and as a result, in those own condoms! condition called MPPH. of people participated events at least, we are Honestly, I do not News Editor: Cayla Brown She is one of only 25 that in the tournament and all the same when it think anyone wants to Assistant News Editor: Aeriel Niccum has the disability world many had a great time comes to over-coming receive the cheaply made Photo Editor: Romain Polge wide and many attended and helped make her disease and disability; no Lifestyle and Durex Opinions Editor: Jonathan Davies the event and bought dream come true. matter your race, wealth, condoms that schools Culture Editor: Jason Wiese items to help participate My team and I nationality or language. typically handout -- it in support for ongoing promoted and cheered Each smile is welcome, will be just a waste of Sports Editor: Phillip Scherer research for Willow’s for the golfers. no matter what. money. Chief Copy Editor: Catelyn Eddington cure. The third event was Business Manager: Ding Ai There are a lot of the “Making Strides” Circulation Directors: Tanya Jones, Abby Lambert people out there with race. My team and I were Faculty Advisers: Tom Pettit, Neil Ralston very misunderstood runnning in this event Nov. 11, 2014 Page 5 Opinions ‘Losing Local gun laws it’ does On the Fence are not the only What will happen to America now that the Republican’s rule not problem the Senate but the Democrats control the White House? Jordan Pfiefer Cole Figus matter Jonathan Hansell economic, social and Staff Reporter Staff Reporter Contributing Writer political differences Tyler Tousley that all come into play. Last Repub- Staff Reporter When engaging in Locations with the week’s licans wid- a discussion about strictest gun regulations mid-term ened their We have this idea that guns and gun laws, it like Illinois and elections majority in when we have sex for is important to note Washington D.C. have ended vic- the House the first time we lose this that the Supreme Court some of the highest toriously of Repre- thing called virginity. recently ruled in 2010 rates of gun crime and for Repub- sentatives Now I hate to burst that the right for a homicide. licans, re- and wres- anyone’s bubble, but person to own a gun is a This shows that sulting in a tled control virginity is nothing more valid right as part of the criminals are deterred big win for of the Sen- than a concept. second amendment on little by the legal status the Ameri- ate from So let’s talk about this a federal level, but also of the guns they possess can people. Democrats. concept. a state and local level. and that guns are easy Conservative Now How un- Liberal When a person takes Thus, a total gun ban enough to procure holding a fortunate. part in sex they do not or the like would be despite restrictive laws. 52 seat majority of the Senate, the This is the worst thing that could hap- lose anything. unconstitutional. Contrast those Republicans have gained control of pen to them. They are not tainted. There are some who examples with Congress for the next two years, the Since Democrats have controlled They are not worth any say that a citizen should Missouri which has last of Obama’s reign. Congress it has been their job to more or any less than have the right to own very permissive gun What does this mean and why is it compromise with Republicans in before they had sex. anything the U.S. Army laws and just passed a good thing for this country? order to pass their bills into laws, The argument is often may. legislation lowering the It means that the legislature, and and Obama himself has horrified his made that the girl’s The reason behind conceal and carry age many of its powerful committees, party, especially throughout his first hymen does physically this path of thinking to 19, but maintains a will be headed by individuals with term, by being too conciliatory toward break. comes from the moderate crime rate. fiscal wisdom, American patriotism, Republicans. But because Republicans’ Here is a list of reasonable concern In essence then, and love of personal liberty. idea of a compromise is getting 100 things that can alter that a government restrictive gun No longer will Obama be protected percent of what they want, they have the hymen: sex, certain such as the United regulations seem to by Senate Majority Leader; Harry maimed this country voting against very diseases, injury, States government take protection away Reid from having to act on legislation advantageous deals in order to stick medical examinations, could eventually from those who would that Republicans have written for this it to Obama. This government would masturbation, or become more and more follow the laws and country, now that Mitch McConnell undeniably be much more conservative physical activities, such restrictive. create easier victims will be taking over as Senate Majority today, especially economically, had it as horseback riding. In One reason for the for those who never Leader. not been for Republican selfishness and addition, many times the second amendment intended to follow the No longer will the American public partisanship. hymen goes back into was to give people the laws. be left without any idea on how our The Tea Party movement is mostly place after alteration resources to protect Public safety must government plans to secure our responsible for this hyper-selfishness through any of these. themselves, not just be weighed against borders, or keep us safe from global and hyper-partisanship. The Tea Party The state of a female’s from animals and freedom. T terrorists, now that John McCain has been so opposed to compromise hymen in no way criminals, but also for his balance is will be chairing the Armed Services of any kind that it has repeatedly suggests virginity. protection against a complicated by the Committee. shattered GOP unity in Congressional Furthermore, it is none government gone awry. fact that guns protect No longer will we have to fear negotiations and even ruined the GOP’s of your business. This is seen by some their owner from harm if our country is ever going to stop bargaining positions in reoccurring Unless you are as extreme, but is not and thus, promote the the unnecessary spending, now that “Grand Bargain” style budget deals, involved in a sexual without historical basis. safety of the public. fiscally conservative hawks, Thad a strategy that has resulted in a relationship with this Many governments It is not and never has Cochran and Jeff Sessions, will be government shutdown, the downgrade person, whether or not aim to take away the been about what level chairing the Appropriations and of American credit, and the activation they have had sex before rights of the citizens, of gun a person needs, Budget Committees, respectively. of the sequester budget cuts, which, is none of your business. particularly gun rights, but what level they Those are just a taste of why a mind you, were designed to be so bad How many people before becoming more have the right to own. Republican led Congress is looking for the country that compromise would someone has had sex restrictive and moving To illustrate this to be a great thing for this country. be a necessity. However, no amount with is none of your towards a totalitarian point, Benjamin If you are reading this and lean of governing sanity is a necessity to be business. state of being. Franklin said, “Those more toward the left, that is fine, but, elected as a Tea Partier, and now that When we lose our It would be foolish who would give up think of this old saying, “When you the GOP has power the Tea Party is “virginity” we are to assume that gun laws essential Liberty, are young and not a liberal, you have going to tear the GOP apart. actually not losing alone determine the to purchase a little no heart, but when you are old and not Republicans do not have enough anything. There is homicide rates and gun temporary Safety, a conservative, you have no brain.” of a majority in the Senate to block nothing wrong with crime rates. deserve neither Liberty It is not a matter of “right” and Democratic filibusters and they have having sex with a lot of There are many nor Safety.” “left.” nowhere near enough votes to override people. It is a matter of right and wrong. So a presidential veto, so because of their There is nothing grow up you libs. Obama’s programs majority position Republicans are going wrong with having sex are socialist. to have to compromise with Democrats with one person. Letters to the Editor Policy Being forced to pay for other in order to pass their bills into law. There is nothing wrong people’s problems through And this is where Republicans have with not having sex at all The Legacy welcomes opinions and egregious taxes on your work’s pay screwed themselves over by becoming and this idea of virginity feedback from all readers. is enslavement, and our Founding the majority: the Tea Party’s focus is a social construct we Please send Letters to the Editor to Fathers would be sick if they saw will turn from opposing Democrats to have been perpetuating what Obama has tried to do to this opposing compromise from their own for centuries. [email protected]. country. Republican leadership, which, although Sex. None of us would It was because of our past leaders’ already radically conservative, is not be here without it, so The editors must be sure that the person hard work and innovation that conservative enough for the Tea Party. why is it such a taboo whose name is on the letter is really the brought America to where it is, the Speaker of the House John Boehner topic? person who wrote it. land of opportunity. has had continual problems keeping the Why are we shaming For this reason, all letters to the Now that our current Commander Tea Party in line… good luck to him people who have more or editor must include a full name and a current in Chief has done his best at ruining now that he cannot use the Democrat less sex than their peers? that, it is time for some right-minded Majority as a scapegoat in order to As long as it is safe phone number. individuals to fix it. shield himself from Tea Party rage. and consensual, why With Republicans at the helm, The ironic part is that the inevitable does someone else’s sex Letters must not exceed 300 words expect efforts to cut spending, reduce inter-party gridlock is Republicans’ life matter? socialism, improve national security, own fault. The GOP has fostered the My answer: IT and should not include obscene material. reform corporate tax code, strengthen kamikaze, anti-government legislative DOESN’T! Editors may ask for revisions to help meet our borders, and improve the way of monster that is the Tea Party for the last these standards. If these requirements life for all Americans. six years in order to win Congressional A government exists to protect its elections, and their monster is not going cannot be met, the letter will not be people, not control them. to stop wreaking havoc on Congress published. now, even if it is a Republican Congress. Page 6 Nov. 11, 2014 Culture R OSEMANN TAKES ACTION AT LU BILL His 20 years in the comic book industry not wear his blue hearing aid. He told has given him the opportunity to work on his his mother, Christina D’Allesandro, many series, such as “Guardians of the “Superheroes don’t wear blue ears.” Galaxy,” and “Avengers Undercover,” as D’Allesandro emailed Marvel, which led well as many iconic characters, such Rosemann to create Blue Ear, who as Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain wears a special hearing device DEVIN KING America and Thor. that grants him superhuman STAFF REPORTER Rosemann’s responsibilities hearing. include editing monthly comic For more information on arvel Comics creative director book releases, collaborating Rosemann and his work, Bill Rosemann will speak in the with writers and designers, attend his presentation in MAnheuser-Busch Leadership room working with promotional content Spellmann or follow him on in the Spellmann Center today at 7 p.m. and overseeing Marvel Custom Twitter @BillRosemann. as part of the LU Speaker Series. Solutions, a Marvel Comics studio. Rosemann has worked for comic book Rosemann and Marvel Custom publishing companies Marvel, DC and Solutions created an original CrossGen as a marketing manager, superhero named Blue Ear in 2012, marketing director, creative services after four-year-old comic book manager, editor and creative director. fan Anthony Smith would

BILL ROSEMANN IMAGINED AS IRON MAN ILLUSTRATION BY DAKOTA SHAW LU Film Series Review Club swings around the Pieta Devin King doubt, the acting. Min-su does a phenomenal job, Staff Reporter Spellmann Clocktower especially during scenes “Pieta” is about Kang- where she is mostly silent. a known group on swing dancing. go out to the St. Louis do (Lee Jung-jin) an Jung-jin delivers a great Jazmin del Angel campus and we are Langston has been area and do swing dance emotionally cold, immoral performance as well, but Staff Reporter trying to invite people dancing for a total events where you meet misogynist whose job is few performances are LU’s Swing Dance out today,” said Swing of seven years while people from all over the to torture debtors who fail done as well as Min-su’s Club put on the “Clock Dance Club President junior Ethridge has been area. People dress up to to fully repay his clients. work in this film. Tower Swing” last Sarah Langston. “We practicing since he was go back to the ‘20s and An older woman (Jo Min- Unfortunately, the Thursday night, named are hoping that tonight’s 10 years old. ‘30s when this was a big su) appears claiming to be numerous rape and torture after the Spellmann meeting is filled with “Ryan approached me thing.” Kang-do’s mother. scenes do not add much Center Clocktower, people who saw us today and told me how fun it The Swing Dance I cannot stress enough after the second time they where the event took and are excited to learn.” was. I was invited to go to Club is looking forward how dark and disturbing are shown. These dark place. There are currently Casa Lomma Ballroom, to spreading the word this film is. scenes feel repetitive About 20 students 31 members in the club, where they swing dance around campus, bringing There are frequent after a while and slow danced the night away in which there are more and have fun. That’s how in live jazz bands and rape and torture scenes down the pace of the film to the beat of songs ladies than men. I got interested in the teaming with different throughout and many dramatically. Kang-do’s like “Route 66” by Nat Practices are every club,” said club member organizations on campus. parts of the film are character development King Cole, “Swing Thursday, 9-11 p.m. at Lauren Wehrli. Ethridge added, “This flat-out gross, such as also feels very rushed and Brother Swing” by Evans Commons. “Some couples spring semester we are one involving forced artificial toward the end Casey MacGill, “Indian “We have an hour of stepped by, which is good hoping to team up with cannibalism. These of the film. Summer” by Anita practice and reviewing because swing dance is a The Arts Department to scenes will be very As for the film’s O’Day and other music and the next hour is couple’s dance. It is not have an art show with difficult for audience cinematography, that kept with the theme. dancing,” said Langston. just having fun, it does a live jazz band, where members to finish, so it’s a mixed bag. The goal of the event The classes are held by help a relationship,” people can come and please understand what There are fantastic was to attract students’ Presidents Langston and Ethridge said about the swing dance and have the nature of the film is shots throughout the film attention to the Swing Ryan Ethridge. benefits of the club. a great time, but also before embarking on it. but the handheld camera Dance Club. Both have the “It is also good for possibly purchase some The saving grace of becomes annoying after a “We are becoming necessary skills to teach meeting new people. We great art.” the film is, without a while.

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P against the Lions this past weekend. Gandara has ran for nearly 1,000 yards this season, including 90 yards and a touchdown in what was a balanced attack for the Bronchos. A meleé on Senior Day Roy White Graham Lindman found an open Francisco Llanos Staff Reporter in the corner of the end The Lions hosted zone with a 3-yard pass the Central Oklahoma to give the Lions their Bronchos in their final second lead in the game, home game of the 10-7. season, resulting in a UCO once again 45-13 loss. quickly retaliated, Both defenses opened completing their drive the game strong, forcing with a short touchdown three-and-outs on both run to change the lead sides. once again, 14-10 UCO. LU was the first to Following a Steven reach the scoreboard as Pace interception near they kicked a 41-yard the end of the first half, field goal, successfully the Lions were set up in giving the Lions an early scoring position. 3-0 lead. Though two costly UCO immediately personal fouls set followed up with a them back, Lindman Photo by Carly Fristoe kick return to the Lions connected on a screen Central Oklahoma runs the ball against the Lions defense during the second half. The Bronchos ran the 49-yard line. pass to Lavorrie Johnson, ball well against the defense once again this week, continuing the poor run defense seen all year. Four minutes later, allowing the Lions to UCO confused the kick a field goal as time direction of UCO. On the ensuing throwing a 17-yard played well, but it’s on defense with a trick run expired in the half. The Bronchos rushed LU drive, the Lions touchdown just plays us, we just didn’t play play, which resulted in a They entered the down the field, ending hopes began to fade as later to extend the lead well,” said head coach touchdown to give them locker room trailing the opening drive of Lindman threw a costly to 28-13. Patrick Ross. a 7-3 lead. 14-13. the half with a five yard interception, setting up Just when things The Lions have now LU answered this As the third quarter quarterback run for a UCO in scoring position. looked like they couldn’t thrown a total of 25 score in the second started, momentum touchdown, extending The Bronchos would not get any worse for LU, interceptions this season, quarter, as quarterback shifted completely in the the lead, 21-13. waste the opportunity, Lindman threw yet combined between another interception, Dillon Miller and this one returned for a Lindman. touchdown, taking all of This continues to the life out of the already provide a big obstacle for quiet Hunter Stadium. a team that has struggled “We couldn’t get a to compete against the fast pace out there. You larger MIAA defenses don’t want the defense for the past two years. to get all their calls out It has been firmly and we just weren’t established that the fast enough,” Llanos LU offense, which has said as he explained continued to be built on the disappearance of low-yardage runs up the offense. middle and inaccurate Into the fourth quarter, deep balls down the field Lindman continued will not lead to wins in to play with the type this conference as it has of inconsistency that in the past. has haunted him this The Lions finish this season, tossing two more season winless at home. interceptions and forcing LU travels to winless the severely undersized Northeastern State next defense to spend too weekend to conclude the much time on the field. 2014 season. UCO would add to The Lions will their lead in the final head into the matchup Photo by Carly Fristoe Photo by Carly Fristoe quarter, ultimately winning just one game Jaron Alexander celebrates the only LU Coach Patrick Ross yells at an official near the winning 45-13. dating back to Oct. 5 of touchdown of the game, a three-yard pass. end of the game against Central Oklahoma. “It’s on us, UCO last year. LU recruitment process explained Justin Broadbooks There are over 40 programs. of their players are not process. After these reports are men’s and women’s The recruitment out of the blue, but rather, Once a potential recruit sent out to get a better Staff Reporter sports teams sponsored process often relies players that are already has been identified, understanding of what by LU, many of which upon coaches personal connected to the program they are put through a the athlete is like on an Here at LU, the tales recruit athletes from all connections and prior in some way, whether it series of questionnaires academic level, further of success of certain over the globe. As a networking experience. be from connections that and reports, followed investigation is done via athletic teams are well result of Lindenwood’s One of the greatest already exist on the team by transcript review to phone conversations and known by students and ambitious overseas recruiting assets that or from being informed assess their academic Skype to find out what faculty, and are a reason recruiting, almost 20 coaching staffs have about certain players standing. sort of character they for pride on the campus. percent of the student at LU stems from from foreign coaches or One of the preliminary possess and if they are a Whether it’s the shooting body is comprised the thriving foreign people on their own staff. examinations that all good fit for the school. team winning a decade of of those from other population that already For instance, if a coach non-native English This process takes national championships countries. exists on campus. from Germany, wants to speaking recruits are around three months or the rugby team making This large pool of talent In speaking to head recruit a potential athlete required to pass is a test from start to finish its opponents look like that is recruited from coach J.D. Stephenson from Germany it is much called the Test of English before a recruit is finally a high school JV squad, overseas is part of the of the LU men’s rugby more easily accomplished as a Foreign Language. accepted. Once the Lindenwood athletics reason why Lindenwood team, he explained that since that coach has prior This test examines how process is complete, the has a long tradition of has continued to there was a “minimal cold connections from that well a foreign recruit is players travel overseas excellence in a number dominate in many of the calling” in their program, area and therefore can familiar with the English to start a new chapter of of programs. lesser-known athletic meaning that the majority expedite the recruiting language. their lives here at LU. Page 8 Nov. 11, 2014 Sports Soccer season wrap-up Overall Record Overall Record 7-9-3 10-7-3 Conference Conference 6-6-2 7-4-1 Goals Goals 19 30 Assists Assists 11 26 Saves Saves 96 72 Women’s Soccer Men’s Soccer

Alfredo Paez, Kristin Crabtree, Number 8 Becky Roberts, Number 14. Mitchell Hunt, Season totals: Number 10. Season totals: Number 15. seven goals, Season totals: two goals, one Season totals: three assists. seven goals, assist. six goals, two assists. two assists. Top Performers Men’s golf wraps up fall season in TVA Classic Women’s volleyball falls to 5-23 Numerous injuries continue to hamper Lions Daniel Rottlaender other tournaments, Staff Reporter involves the second John Tessmer When someone is Friday evening. three straight games by annual Lindenwood Staff Reporter injured, Young plugs Prior to the game, scores of 25-22, 25-14, The men’s golf team Invitational. another player in, Young explained and 25-17. finished a tough fall Though the entire With just two more knowing she will play that the Lions had to Kayla Guyot had 10 season with a 15th place field has not yet been matches on the season, the best volleyball she be very disciplined, kills, while Sara-Jane finish out of 17 teams at confirmed, the schools despite holding an can despite their limited especially with blockers Pavlik had 29 assists the TVA Credit Union that are known to be overall record of 5-23, experience. recognizing what and Anna Reichart had Classic. competing are Fort Hays head coach Ron Young With four players Central Oklahoma 14 digs. After a successful State, Minnesota State, is very proud of the injured, three of which would do with the ball. Saturday evening the start with a third place Concordia University women’s volleyball are starters, the Lions Despite following Lions took on Southern finish at the Missouri as well as Lindenwood- team thus far. faced a very tough the idea of disciplined Missouri University, Intercollegiate and Belleville. During a season Central Oklahoma team volleyball, the Lions fell “a really good team a fourth place at the More schools are in which, “all of the at Hyland Arena on to Central Oklahoma in battling the injury bug Lincoln Invitational, expected to be added to injuries we’re dealing this year. We just need the Lions couldn’t hold the event. with this year are more to be disciplined with their performances to “I’m excited for the than combining the the ball. that same, high level spring, some of our previous ten years’ “If we put pressure and finished their season injured players are injuries,” he believes on, we could control with three finishes in coming back and our the Lions are holding the game and determine the bottom half of the young guys will go into their end of the bargain. how the match goes,” various competitions. the spring with some “My goal is that we Young said. “We couldn’t reach new experiences. put the best athletes on Playing some our expectations in “I know now that we the floor. If that means disciplined volleyball, the fall. We faced have more depth than I playing a position you the Lions were able to some injuries but this thought we have, so the have never played, I come out with one win, is no excuse for our fall season brought some challenge them to play while still falling in the performances. I hope interesting insights that through it,” Young said. match. the guys learn from that are going to help us While injuries result Falling in the first set and learn how to deal in the spring,” Schaub in players playing out 25-20, the Lions came with some different said. of position and some out in full force, taking situations, “said head Since the golf team bizarre lineups, the the second set 25-21 coach Derek Schaub, is not going to lose any women have picked up before falling 25-16 and summarizing his players, there won’t be the challenges tossed at 25-20. thoughts from the fall any roster changes in them and ran with them, Leading the Lions on season. the spring. doing anything asked of Saturday evening were Led by Corbin The first event for the them to the best of their Guyot with 13 kills, Adams, who was golf team is scheduled abilities. Pavlik with 49 assists, LU’s best player for March 1 when the One of the keys to the and Reichart with 10 over the fall season Lions will participate women doing anything digs. with two individual in the Las Vegas Desert asked of them is the The Lions will finish top 10 finishes, the Classic in Las Vegas, team motto, “you never off their season with two Lions are still looking Nevada. let your teammate Photo by Romain Polge home games on Nov. forward to the spring The Lindenwood down,” and they really The Lions compete in a match earlier this 11 and 15 at 7 p.m. and season against Central Missouri at home. season that, among Invitational will take take that to heart. 2 p.m. Nov. 11, 2014 Page 9 sports

Early NHL Impressions Gengenbacher scores 28 Phil Brahm offensives efficiently for the Staff Reporter most part. A lot of people got a lot of open looks, and Putting up 28 points fortunately, I was able to against the University of knock some shots down,” Missouri, it is clear Kassidy Gengenbacher said. Gengenbacher is ready As the leading scorer for for yet another break out the Lions last season, she year with the women’s led the team in points with a basketball team. total of 452, averaging 16.1 Opening the season with per game. an exhibition game, the Sitting atop the MIAA Lions fell just short, losing in three-point percentage, to the Tigers 67-61. Despite she racked up a total of 47 The National Hockey League season is finally in the loss, LU gave the D1 threes, nailing a shot from full swing, and I could not be more excited. Hockey contenders a run for their behind the arc in all but is a beautiful game, and one that I wish got more money, pulling within five seven games. In addition attention in cities across the United States, but that points after trailing by 18 at to her success on the court, is neither here nor there. While teams have played the end of the first half. she also earned a 4.0 GPA. a varying number of games in the early stages While Gengenbacher If last year’s numbers of this 2014-2015 NHL season, only five of the was on the floor, her team weren’t enough, letting league’s 30 teams have amassed a total of 10 wins outscored the Tigers by five loose on the Tigers should thus far. Those teams are my beloved Pittsburgh points, along with limiting speak for itself. Penguins, the Tampa Bay Lighting, Montreal them to just 20 points in “We are always expecting Canadians, Anaheim Ducks and the Vancouver the second half. Adding more out of ourselves and Canucks. While it is far too early in the lengthy four total rebounds and two each other, but only losing 82-game season to be making bold predictions, steals to her numbers; she by six to a SEC team in these teams have thoroughly impressed so far and felt that the team started our first game together and look like good bets to make the 16-team Stanley Photo by Romain Polge off the season with a solid still not playing to our full Cup Playoffs. Kassidy Gengenbacher (15) leaps into the air performance. potential makes me smile,” Other teams that particularly intrigue me and for a layup in a game against Lincoln last year. “We were able to run our Gengenbacher said. that I feel have a great shot at competing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs are the St. Louis Blues, the Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers, the Los Angeles Kings and the Chicago Blackhawks. Lions extend win streak to eight The Blues are an interesting team that is led Roy White The second period of the net for the first time they stretch their winning by one of the league’s best scorers, Vladimir Staff Reporter showed excellent offense with a breakaway goal by streak to eight, improving Tarasenko. Tarasenko has been on an absolute tear by the Lions with two Jordan Greenburg, assisted to 8-4-1. to start this season, helping the Blues to a 9-4-1 The Lions hosted the unanswered goals. With by Ryan Stouffer. The Lions scored on two start. The Blues have been a talented team for the rematch series against the 6:47 left in the second Coach Rick Zombo was of their 31 shots compared past few seasons, but have been unable to make a Oklahoma Sooners in a 2-1 period, Brandon Rumble pleased with the Lions to Oklahoma’s one goal for deep push in the playoffs. We will see if they can win during the first game. came from behind the net win as he has been so far 37 shots. change that narrative this year. The first period saw after a scuffle with the this season. “It’s always Other than the breakaway The other four teams mentioned are filled with great defense and skill by puck to get an unassisted been a privilege to coach goal, Karpinski made the veteran talent that know their way around playoff LU goalie, Cody Karpinski. goal. Four minutes later, Lindenwood hockey,” net nearly unreachable with hockey and seem to always play their best when it Karpinski faced 15 shots, Graham Zagrodney and Zombo said. 36 saves on 37 shots in the matters most. They will most certainly be amongst all of which he denied. Mike Lozano fed the puck “What I ask from my first game in the series. the last teams fighting for a playoff bid. During the first two to Kevin Walters for an LU guys is, we learn, we get “I’m just trying to make I know I mentioned that it is way too soon to minutes of the period, power play goal, giving the better, we improve and we sure everything’s covered. be making predictions in the NHL, but predictions Lion Peppi Sipila made a Lions a commanding 2-0 make certain we apply what It’s easier on me because are just so fun. I think the Penguins figure out how heavy hit against Sooner lead. Karpinski faced an we worked on. I relate it I see everything, I can see to translate their incredibly talented roster into a Senate Patton. Sipila was additional 10 shots in the to a classroom. During the who is open for the most Stanley Cup Final appearance once again, and I ejected from the game for second, saving all of them. week, that’s a hard time for part and I assign people cannot seem to dodge the feeling that they may a controversial hit to the The third period was even these kids. We make them to cover them, make sure just face off against the Blues to compete for Lord head, a major penalty. After as each team consistently uncomfortable, we practice our coverage is on point. Stanley’s Cup. being helped off the ice, it shot on goal, none reaching hard and the weekends are I go from there and just You read it here first: Blues vs. Penguins in the was later found that Patton the back of the net. With their test.” watch the puck to the end, 2015 Stanley Cup Final. had separated his shoulder 2:15 left in the final period, It’s clear the Lions are hopefully it hits me in the on the hit. Oklahoma found the back getting A’s on their tests as body,” Karpinski said.

Photo by Aeriel Niccum The Lions prepare to compete for a puck drop.

Photo by Aeriel Niccum Cody Karpinski (1) waits to make a save. Page 10 Nov. 11, 2014 sports

Cory Arentsen L.J. McIntosh Junior Cory Arentsen, has Sophomore LJ McIntosh, the headed north to St. Charles from 6-1 transfer from University of Austin Peay State University, in Texas Pan-Am is the last addition Middle Tennessee. Playing in to this year’s squad. In his time at 58 games in his two years with Meet the Pan-Am, McIntosh saw playing the Governors, he averaged 3.5 time in 25 games, averaging points per game. The 6-5 guard, two points a game along with holds a career average of 38.7 shooting .636 from the line. While percentage from the floor and is 39 last season’s numbers do not percent from behind the arc. reflect his abilities as a player, it Indicating he was looking for more is to be noted he is the all-time recruitsby Phil Brahm playing time, he decided to leave leading scorer in his high school’s the Governors and head to LU. The history and was a member of the highlight of his time at APSU came Derrick Rose All Stars Amateur in a game against East Tennessee Athletic Union team. McIntosh when he put up 21 points after Chanse Creekmur has yet to break out in his college sinking 7 three-pointers. Senior Chanse Creekmur, brings career, but hopefully will let loose an impressive resume to LU having for the Lions this season. played in two different NCAA sports at two different universities. Playing basketball at Arizona State for his Mark Nelson first two seasons out of high school, Nick Carlos Freshman Mark Nelson, comes he averaged 4.2 points and 2.3 Sophomore Nick Carlos, will to LU from Madison, Wisconsin as rebounds per game. Making 13 be returning to his home state, the only high school recruit on the starts in the 57 games he played for after spending a year at Central roster. The 6-4 guard, averaged the Sun Devils, the 6-5 guard was Michigan. Buried in a roster of 16.4 points per game as a senior, a threat off the bench. Last season 13 scholarship players, the 6-7 Nelson finished his time with the he unloaded against Oregon State, forward saw little playing time last Silver Eagles as the second all- putting up a career-high 24 points. season, setting foot on the court for time three-point shooter in school Having played two seasons in the just 107 minutes over the course history. His 110 career threes PAC-12, his experience will be an of 24 games. Not having much of earned him a status of a threat impressive addition to the roster. an opportunity to prove himself, from behind the arc. There is no As a redshirt junior, he transferred his points per game average sits doubt he has the potential to serve to Iowa State where he was a at 1.4, but he is hoping to increase as an asset to the Lions, who sat quarterback for two seasons. his numbers. Carlos elected to in seventh place in the MIAA last transfer to be closer to home and seasons in three pointers. Nelson his family, but the CMU coaching will be one of three players on the staff said playing time was also a roster that has ties to Wisconsin. factor in the decision.

Wrestling mats Women’s hockey splits home series Erickson scores winner to improve record to 3-6-1 tied to ringworm Brett Morrison halfway through the five The score stayed the The Lions would minute over time period, same until the second battle hard in the next Staff Reporter when a shot from the minute of play in the third 10 minutes, when on the Nick Feakes said, “We honestly clean LU’s women’s hockey point appeared to be period, when Lyndsay power play, Constance Staff Reporter the mats at least three team returned home redirected a few times Kirkham battled hard scored her second goal of times a day, we just need to the LU ice arena in before eventually beating in front of the net to tie the game, with the assist The Lindenwood men’s more showers to allow Wentzville this past LU goaltender Nicole the game. Darby Dodds going to Jasper. and women’s wrestling the whole team a chance weekend to take on Hensley. would get the assist. The game would stay teams have been plagued to shower after practice conference opponent Saturday’s game “It was a fast paced and at 3-3 until another 5 with a recent outbreak of rather than having to wait Robert Morris University would see the Lions exciting game for us, I am minute overtime period ringworm and impetigo. until they get home, as by in a 2-game home stand. come out on top with a thrilled that we were able was needed. The infections are then it can be too late.” LU came out flying, 4-3 overtime win. to get the victory,” said Erickson fought believed to have been Due to the lack of but lost a hard-fought Just a minute into the Kirkham. “Personally for for position in front spread by the university’s available showers, some game 3-2 in overtime to game, Constance took myself to finally get the of RMU’s net, when wrestling mats. of the wrestlers have been the Colonials. what looked to be a casual monkey off my back by a shot came and the Although the original going back to their house The Lions got off shot on net from outside getting my first goal of rebound presented itself. cause is unknown, or dorm after practice to a quick start in the blue line which fooled the season, feels pretty Erickson pounced on this speculation from to shower, leaving the Friday’s game, when RMU’s goaltender. amazing.” opportunity and slammed members of the team infections even more Katie Erickson got the Robert Morris would RMU answered back the puck home for the points to a competitor time to settle. first goal of game half take back the lead in the just 12 seconds later game-winning goal. from a recent meet The wrestler believes way through the first second period with a pair making it 3-2 for the “After a hard fought bringing the infections to that more available period. Shara Jasper of goals. Colonials. battle on Friday and LU. showers would reduce the would collect an assist coming up short, we came The wrestling mats risk of these infectious on the goal. out determined to have a provide a perfect breeding outbreaks as it allows the Jordyn Constance comeback on Saturday,” ground for fungus and wrestlers to get rid of the would keep the Lions “Getting that overtime winning said Erickson. bacteria to grow. infections before they are scoring streak going as goal felt amazing, but knowing that “Getting that overtime This is due to the able to settle and infect she tallied a short handed in all four of our conference games so winning goal felt hot, wet environment the skin. goal with just over four far we have been able to get at least amazing, but knowing which occurs following The outbreak poses a minutes left in the second that in all four of our wrestling practice. serious problem for not period. Erickson and one point makes it even sweeter.” conference games so far However, only individual wrestlers Jasper would both get we have been able to get compounding the but the wrestling team as assists on the marker; at least one point makes it problem is that only one a whole as they progress giving them two points even sweeter.” shower is available for in the season. each in the game. The win moves the each wrestling team. “The infection results RMU would collect Lions record to 3-6-1 This creates a long in wrestlers not being the next two goals, and 2-1-1 in CHA play. line in the locker rooms able to practice on the scoring in the second and Coming up next for LU is a allowing the infections to mat for at least a week to then the game-tying goal contest against Penn State settle on the skin of the ensure they do not spread with 4:20 remaining in University in University wrestlers. it to others,” the female regulation. Katie Erickson Park, Pennsylvania A female wrestler wrestler said. RMU would prevail on Nov. 11.