i Volume 8, Number 12 | Student Newspaper of Lindenwood University | Nov. 11, 2014 in d a n o D e n The a m o R y b o t o h P Legacy LU student Francesca Mirabella represented Manchester in an attempt to be crowned Miss Missouri USA. Lindenwood hosts Miss Missouri 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 y b o News t o h P The grounds department has been building a new raised herb garden outside the lower level of the Spellmann Center near the Lone Wolf Coffee Shop. See Page 3. 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.