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LegacySamuel Adams was one of many sponsors of Saint Charles’ Oktoberfest held in Fronteir Park. Oktoberfest Shooting team hits Main St. moves location “This decision presents Connor Johnson Staff Reporter a bump in the road. I am hoping that this event sends For more than seven a message to the student body years, LU’s shooting team that life is about change,” said has utilized a facility located Dulohery. in St. Charles known as the “Other sports teams at Gateway Gun Club. this campus drive distances The shooting team, to practice, and to be a which currently has over successful athlete you have to 90 members, would travel keep your goals at the front of to this facility located six your mind.” minutes from campus multiple After doing research into times a week to practice and gun clubs in the area, the prepare for competitions. team began to practice at Coaches and athletes of the St. Louis Skeet and Trap the shooting team arrived Club located in Eureka, to campus at the beginning Missouri. Photo by Romane Donadini of this year expecting for This location is nearly Authentic German costumes could be seen on the dancers performing at Oktoberfest. everything to move forward 40 minutes from campus as usual, but these plans and shooters on the team Daniel Rottlaender are expected to provide their unexpectedly changed Staff Reporter when head coach Shawn own transportation to and Dulohery, was called into a from practice. The famous German meeting by the owners of the Mike Wishing, a shooter “Oktoberfest”, which is held in Gateway Gun Club. on the team, expressed how honor of the Bavarian Prince Dulohery, director he was surprised when he Ludwig’s marriage to Princess of LU’s Shotgun heard the news about the new Therese in 1810, found its way Sports, expected for the location of the facility they back to St. Charles last weekend. meeting to be a formal practice at. A vast number of people discussion about the upcoming “Saint Louis Trap & Skeet ventured to the riverfront in season. Club is a very nice facility order to participate in the festival According to Dulohery, with great staff. The only which provides the opportunity when he arrived at the meeting, problem with practicing at to experience traditional German the owners proceeded to tell this location is the distance culture in Missouri. him that LU would need to from campus,” said Wishing. Surrounded by leather pants, pay twice the rate of what they “As a student without a car, dirndl costumes, German flags Photo by Romane Donadini had previously paid to use the I feel burdened with accepting and Bavarian hats, visitors Four stages featured music throughout the festival grounds. facilities. rides to such a distant location. enjoyed food, beer and music. The Gateway Gun Club I hope that a closer location A variety of live bands lot of red faces in leather pants is a German festival and I owner was unavailable for is considered as an option if performed on four different who’re celebrating the good never expected the Americans comment. possible.” stages, which were placed all German beer. The Oktoberfest to celebrate it in such a huge While Dulohery was While this decision poses around the festival ground. is a great opportunity to have a way,” said Claire Pinquet, initially taken aback by the an inconvenience for people LU hoodies, “Fear the Lion” good time with your friends in a a freshman from France, decision made by the owners on the team, coaches are shirts and familiar faces could cozy atmosphere.” explaining how she was of the gun club, he decided to hopeful that this decision will be seen all around the festival. Oktoberfest also proved surprised of Oktoberfest’s try to make the outcome of this ultimately benefit the team “I haven’t been to the the U.S. is a crucible for grandness in St. Charles. decision positive for his with the money that is being Oktoberfest since I was younger,” different cultures, languages The organizers also arranged colleagues and athletes saved by no longer practicing said junior Nicholas Lauer, “so and values. a 5K run and an antique car on his team. at Gateway Gun Club. I was looking forward to see a “I knew that the Oktoberfest show on Saturday. Lindenwood hires new corporate relations director Gatewood said she was Having worked in the private opportunities for students in Cayla Brown impressed with LU. sector, Gatewood believes she the future. News Editor “The deans are very can apply her experiences to Gatewood said her first two In the little gray house with passionate, the students are business development at LU. weeks have been productive red shutters across First Capitol so bright and everyone really “The university and and she hopes to continue the from LU’s main campus is the seems to enjoy the university.” corporate relations is like a big momentum. office of Jessica Gatewood, In a press release, Susan puzzle and I am trying to find “I am moved by Lindenwood new director of corporate Mangels, vice president for the matching pieces,” she said. University’s mission relations. institutional advancement, said Gatewood spends a majority statement and would invite As a former director of Gatewood’s work will benefit of her time on campus meeting students to take their place as BidPal, Inc., a startup to serve LU’s fundraising programs. with individual groups and responsible citizens of a global nonprofits, Gatewood applied It would make internship attending job fairs. She sees a community, enriching their to LU after a friend and now sponsorship and adult desire from outside companies chosen profession with the co-worker, Rachel Douchant, enrollment opportunities better to recruit students and hopes value-centered education they “raved about Lindenwood.” known. this will allow for more earned,” said Gatewood. Photo from LU Public Relations Page 2 Sept. 30, 2014 h ig le d a W is s I y b News o t

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This Week in History LUX magazine illuminates fashion New library created the publication. LU senior Trang Emily Adair Attendees of the launch Nguyen, who Editor-in-Chief party also received a attended New This week in 2009, sneak preview of the York’s Fashion announced the Fashion Club held a magazine. Week. the new library as well. launch party and a sneak Editor-in-Chief and Many of the Viki Muench “This way, all the preview of the online Art and Creative Director magazine’s Staff Reporter departments can work fashion magazine LUX. Maria Copella told The pages featured It was officially together a lot better More than 80 students Legacy in 2009 the cutout images announced this week and students, especially attended the formal Fashion Club hoped to modeling outfits that LU will be getting internationals, can make launch party on Oct. 2 to publish two issues in the composed of a new library, expected use of these services as completion in May 2016. they will then be all in one recognize the staff who 2009-2010 academic year. items from Dean of University place,” said MacDonald. This goal was H&M. Library Services, “Butler library, as accomplished, The issue also Elizabeth MacDonald, beautiful as it is, has with one issue demonstrated presented official just become to small for in October and LU students’ information to the student our needs. Our concerns one in March. personal styles in government and talked were also issues that we The October a section called about details regarding issue consisted Street Style. were having with Wi- Photo from Mary Ambler Archives the new facility. of 28 pages, The Fi, printing, study areas, The March 2010 issue of LUX The new library will be lack of resources and covering March issue, located in the grass area simply, we were running Fashion Week an impressive 40 the Lindenwood in front of the Welcome out of space to put stuff,” in St. Charles pages,primarily contained University Costume Center and will mark the explained MacDonald. and New York. full-page photos of styles Shop. entrance to the campus. The current collection Several LU modeled by LU students. The second issue also “The building will be a space of hardcovers students were The outfits modeled featured fashion tips 100 thousand square feet and research will only featured that were composed of items for smart shoppers and and will have four floors increase by about 20 week at the from Hollister, Forever continued the Street Style in total. It will provide percent in the new library. Foundry Art 21, Aldo, H&M, Mad Rad segment. 16 new classrooms, a MacDonald said, Centre in St. and Vans. PDFs of both issues 24-hour coffee shop, as “Our plan is to change Charles. The gowns were are available at library. well as a 24-hour study to mainly electronic Photo from Mary Ambler Archives LUX also created by Fashion lindenwood.edu/archive/ space, indoor as well as books in the future, so The October 2009 issue of LUX highlighted then Design students and newspapers/lux.html. outdoor community areas the collection will not with vending machines be much bigger, but we and kiosks, a walk out will have more space area on the third floor, a available which will mothers room, seminar make accessing books a IN THE SPOTLIGHT and group spaces, as well lot easier.” as a full service media lab The new library plans Student Counseling and Resource Center which will be attached to were approved by the a theatre that will seat administration in May of about 75 people.” this year. consultations, and career The SCRC encourages MacDonald said that it “We are always open Cayla Brown testing. students to express According to was their goal to create a for more suggestions News Editor The individuals at significant concerns Roddick, the first session space for students where about the provided Students having the SCRC are devoted ranging from academics, is a meeting with Joe they have access to services and plans and difficulties can visit to helping student cope relationships, to identity Cusumano, director of comprehensive resources we are happy to receive the Student Counseling with the daily stresses of and personal issues. SCRC. Students are then and an environment for as much feedback from and Resource Center life along with the added The SCRC is located assigned an intern. students that struggle students as possible.” to speak with a trained stress of college. in the LUCC building To schedule an with school. The For more information professional. According to the near campus. appointment, visit the International Office, or suggestions, contact The SCRC provides SCRC section on Jason Roddick, the Lindenwood University ESL, the Writing Center, Elizabeth MacDonald free services to students Lindenwood.edu, counseling department Cultural Center at 400 Freshmen Experience, at EMacDonald@ that are confidential. “Counseling is not just coordinator, said the first North Kingshighway, Online programs and lindenwood.edu or call The variety of services for those who suffer from step for students is to call Suite 301 or tutors will be moving to (636) 949 4396. includes individual serious psychological the center’s number and contact the center at and group counseling, problems. set up an appointment. (636) 627-2928. Thies shares passion Each week this series will showcase one of LU’s many services and facilities. It will not eliminate the potential for the resource to be covered elsewhere in the paper, it merely introduces readers to services available on campus. inspired by Capote to me are the mysteries Faith Schallert of the human heart, the Lone commuter voices concerns Staff Reporter human psyche.” LU offers four meals involved. Faith Schallert “You can’t change She explained her Staff Reporter with flex dollars for $100 He also would’ve everybody,” said Professor helping process in the and 10 meals with flex liked the opportunity for Jeanie Thies, as she analogy of a road, the road Only one student dollars for $200. an LUL type of class for explained her inspiration one travels determines the attended LSGA’s Beckham asked, “Is transfers. for pursuing a degree in outcome. Commuter Town Hall that a better deal than the “When I first came criminal psychology. “The road trip is not Meeting on Sept. 25. residents get?” To which in, I was handed my “The Faculty Reads” always going to take you The goal was to allow the LSGA could not schedule, and I was like series began on Sept. 25 to that faithful place,” said commuter students to answer, because they do okay?” in Butler Library’s Cardy Thies. voice their opinions on not give out information He recalls not knowing reading room. On her roadtrip the issues they were on the price of resident much about what being After reading “In however, she landed a Image by Linda Bucaram concerned about. meal plans, according to a student at LU was all Cold Blood” by Truman job in a prison, which As the ex-convict was Although Garrett the LSGA. about. Capote at age 12, Thies was her goal from the exiting the Metro, he Beckham was the only Another issue He would also like to discovered her life-long beginning. This is how turned to Thies and said, commuter who showed Beckham had was that see another commuter passion of wanting to she had to learn that not “Thank you, you saved up, he had a wide variety commuters are not parking lot that residents help convicts stop everyone could change me every day of my life.” of issues to resolve. involved in campus won’t be able to use. committing crimes. but nevertheless, some The next Faculty read The exercise science activites. LSGA senator Dylan “‘In Cold Blood’ was people can. will be Oct. 14 at 3:30 major was unaware of It was suggested that Paul is currently working scary to me because it Thies recounted p.m. with Heather Brown- commuter meal plans he make a commuter on a bill that would really happened,” said running into an ex-convict Hudson, Hollis Heyn and and thought those could forum organization, to make a commuter lot at Thies. “The mysteries on the Metro Link. Susan Edele. be more prevelant. get more commuters Harmon Hall. 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P Let’s build together party typically produces But then I go back to than me. Cole Figus two garbage bags full of my life, blissfully ig- We all individually Staff Reporter cans and bottles, and, norant of the garbage and collectively have a as I do not know where footprint I have left on responsibility to fix our Instead of burying the nearest recycling bin the planet, and I think of disheartening pollution The our trash we should is- purely out of apa- myself as a good citizen problems, big and small. stack it high and create thy- and since there is of Earth again. Something to think the biggest monument a dumpster literally ten I can rationalize that about: if garbage R YA N on Earth both natural feet from my back door, I am just one person, collectors were and manmade, sorry I throw it but that ig- nonexistent, and our oldham Everest, humans are away without nores the options were to recycle capable of bigger. We even having “We should respon- or collect all our trash should build a giant to step off of build the sibility I inside of our houses, Perspective mountain of garbage. my kitchen have for clearly we would be It is a beautiful aspect floor. greatest my ac- more conscious of “Feminism was created of our society that we Not much wonder of the tions- I our waste and more on the basis of equality never have to look at how can be done am defini- sustainably. for all genders, but in much trash we produce to make world: a giant tively a That does not sound the past few years, it has because garbage men waste re- mountain of part of the nice, but maybe society seen a sharp decline in and women pick it up moval more problem. as a whole should keep the want for equality.” for us once a week and convenient garbage.” However, everyone aware of our hide it all. and invisible with Tex- collective waste. We Earlier this year, former student Joanna Despite this for me, and as-sized should build the greatest Newberry claimed to have been sexually assaulted trickery, though, I Tuesday mornings I am clumps of garbage in wonder of the world: in Butler Library. The allegations turned out to do occasionally have awakened by a garbage the oceans clearly the a giant mountain of be false, with Newberry not giving a reason for her lie. enlightening moments truck taking it away like problem is much bigger garbage. The administration swiftly expelled Newberry, and of realization regarding some kind of trash fairy. said that LU has “zero tolerance for such action.” my own consumption But in these enlight- The administration acted quickly and efficiently, and waste. ened moments I feel like whereas across the country, this sort of action does not Some of those mo- a criminal: I have com- happen often enough. ments occur when I mitted crimes against A 2010 study at a northeastern university analyzed all throw parties. Each nature. the sexual assaults occurring on its campus over a 10- year period. Of the assaults, 5.9 percent were judged to be false allegations. While 5.9 percent doesn’t seem like a big number You don’t make a compared to the 94.1 percent who were genuinely Burned assaulted, the number is way too high, and could potentially be higher. change sitting down Brown’s memorial set on fire Feminism was created on the basis of equality for all genders, but in the past few years, it has seen a sharp Tyler Tousley Seannell Chambers decline in the want for equality. Staff Reporter Staff Reporter Don’t get me wrong, there are still feminists out there that are genuinely fighting for equality for all genders, Many universities directly to anybody that The fatal police shooting of 18-year-old African- and I have the utmost respect for them, but a group have started this trend can actually make a American Michael Brown in early August of this affectionately known as “Tumblr Feminists” have been of having some sort change to whatever it is year left the city of Ferguson, MO in a shambles. ruining it for the rest of them. of social networking you have an issue with. From the first day of his death, allegedly committed A perfect example is the #EndFathersDay trend that account, such as a Twitter With that being said, by Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson, protesters made the rounds on Twitter this year. or Facebook that allows if you think that the LU from around the nation lined the streets with signs What started as a joke from websites like 4chan students to anonymously administration does not reading “Justice for Mike,” while others chanted to see how many men’s rights advocates they post critiques of their see what is posted on “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot.” But since Brown’s funeral, could piss off turned in to a hatred-spewing crap school. the page, you are fooling the concerns about his case have seemed to be almost storm of “feminists” demanding an end to Father’s I’m sure many of the yourself. It is not as if non-existent – well until the burning of his memorial. Day because it “glorifies rape culture,” among students at Lindenwood the page is only visible On Sept. 23, Brown’s candle lit vigil went up in other things. are aware of the LU by students. flames and instantly fingers were pointed at the police. Men are being held accountable for sexual assault and Confessions Facebook It can be viewed by According to msnbc.com, “Witnesses have speculated age and nobody is questioning whether these assaults are page. anybody with a Facebook that the fire was started intentionally and that police, false accusations, because it has just become the norm. Students can post account which, in this who initially responded to the fire, did little to put out The day we get that 5.9 percent down to zero is the day anything from trying to day and age, is pretty the flames.” When reading my newsfeed on Twitter, we can seriously start to help the people who are victims find that cute person who much everybody. many Ferguson residents are even going as far as to of sexual abuse, but while people like Marilyn French sits next to them in class, So when you are say the police were the ones who ignited the flame. exist, who is a former author and prominent feminist who to the issues people have dropping the “F-Bomb” Though this could be possible, I doubt that the police says that “All men are rapists and that’s all they are,” this with campus policies. All when referring to a officers of Ferguson did this since they are already number will continue to rise. posts are anonymous. professor or the school, “walking on eggshells” in that city; the main thing This sounds great in the administration can they do not need is more press dealing with their The Legacy / Lindenlink.com theory, and for people see that. police department. Spellmann Center 3095 / 3100 who just need to blow Some may think that if Personally, I feel the memorial was intentionally 209 S. Kingshighway off steam, maybe it is the administration sees it, burned, but by others rather than the police. The St. Charles, Mo. 63301 good. But this is no way then why are these posts burning of the memorial could have easily been Legacy Telephone: 636-949-4336 to make a change. not making a change? created to “give reasoning” to the vandalism that was You have an issue Well, it is pretty difficult going to occur later that night by locals. Lindenlink Telephone: 636-949-3629 with visitation rules? to do anything when According to usatoday.com, “Some protesters said Legacy Email: [email protected] Go to an LSGA senator they have no idea who that they were in the streets because the makeshift Lindenlink Email: [email protected] to make a bill to change posted the “confession.” memorial to Brown burned earlier in the day. Legacy Staff: that rule. You hate the The confessions are Protesters said they believed it was set intentionally.” Editor-in-Chief: Emily Adair food at Spellman? Talk faceless words that have As seen in the pictures, there are candles that Managing Editor: Ryan Oldham to Pedestal foods. no real weight with the surround the memorial that contained flammable Production Manager|Chief Designer: Christie Sielfleisch What you should not administration. items such as stuffed teddy bears and posters. It is do is attack the university So if you would possible that one of those candles might have fallen News Editor: Cayla Brown on a page that is not even actually like something over to ignite the flames. No one truly knows. Assistant News Editor: Aeriel Niccum school sanctioned. to change, the proper All we know is that the memorial that was displayed Photo Editor: Romain Polge The LU Confessions steps, don’t just be a dick for over six weeks, without a “peep” from the media, Opinions Editor: Jonathan Davies Page is student-run. That bullying the university is now a pile of ashes and now the media is all over it. Culture Editor: Jason Wiese information is not going from behind a screen. Coincidence? I think not. Sports Editor: Phillip Scherer Chief Copy Editor: Catelyn Eddington Business Manager: Ding Ai Circulation Directors: Tanya Jones, Abby Lambert Faculty Advisers: Tom Pettit, Neil Ralston Page 4 Sept. 30, 2014

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P Zombies game. For a first-hand account, read “Souls of iron, bullets of Nerf” on Page 5. “How to Get Away with Murder” Cassie Kibens High heels for higher standards Staff Reporter In this drama, airing Thursday nights at 9 p.m. Male students participate in “Take a Walk in Her on ABC, a group of law students taking Professor Shoes” for domestic violence awareness Keating’s (Academy Award-nominee Viola Davis) criminal justice class become involved in a murder that has them on edge. Part of the pilot episode flashbacks (or flash-forwards?) of the murder, which can get confusing. While the acting is wonderful, the plot is a little sketchy, and not just because the entire show is about murder. There is still more to learn about the characters and, from the jam packed and confusing pilot, I am not sure how this series will last. However, I am already hooked. Maybe I will get more answers by the next episode.

Photo by Carly Fristoe Album Review Men were encouraged to walk in women’s heels in order to raise domestic violence awareness.

Jazmin del Angel to,” said White. “It is Alt-J Staff Reporter nice to see people take “This is All Yours” Lindenwood’s first it to the next level.” “Take a Walk in Her “It is a great cause. Jason Wiese Shoes” event took place Men should never be Culture Editor at Evans Commons last able to raise their hand to Wednesday night, in a girl,” said participant which about 30 male Charles Labry. Even with the release of their sophomore album, students showed their “Education in men is “This Is All Yours,” the ferociously original British awareness against important. When you trio, Alt-J, remains nearly impossible to categorize. domestic violence. raise your child you The cleverly written album’s pacing creates a Campus Activities want to give them good balanced blend of melodic tranquility and intensity, Board arranged the values.” with a few sharp left turns to throw the listener off, event so people could However, men were including the epic standout track, “Hunger of the talk about this taboo not the only ones who Pine,” sampling a Miley Cyrus lyric, which gives issue and show their stopped by. Elizabeth the song an ironic sense of completion. support for victims of Laurén said, “Domestic Despite the generous title, “This Is All Yours” is domestic violence in a violence is an issue not a privilege. It is an apocalyptic, Shakespearean fun and dynamic way. people do not usually ballet that mercilessly sucks you in. This album “It is a fun event talk about, so this is should bring Alt-J out from under the radar. that can help to show going to get people to awareness against notice what their cause domestic violence and is.” let people see that we The event got people Movie Review are trying to help out,” thinking about how said Tina White, the this issue could be issues awareness events abolished. Frederik coordinator in the CAB. Warburg suggested, Just like the old, “More lighting on LU Film Series empathetic saying the streets at night “Four Lions” “Take a walk in and surveillance and someone else’s shoes,” video cameras can Devin King all male participants help to reduce this Staff Reporter wore a pair women’s issue. Information and high heels. Most could education since a young “Four Lions,” part of the LU Film Series and barely take a step, while age is also important.” showing at Young Auditorium Oct. 3 at 7 p.m., is many actually walked CAB is hoping for a dark comedy about four British Muslims whose Photo by Carly Fristoe around Evans on their more events to promote heavily anti-western beliefs inspire them to become way to dinner. other social and Islamic terrorists. Junior Charles Labry participates in “People did more domestic issues such as The film is like the lovechild of the dry humor “Take a Walk in Her Shoes.” than I expected them this. of Ricky Gervais and the extreme satire of Sacha Baron Cohen with plenty of jokes about religion and real-world terrorist attacks and current Israeli and Pakistani relations included. Local acts to rock St. Peters It was disappointing when an easy, “dumb” joke was made for a cheap laugh. In conclusion, “Four Devin Durbin video games” bands they felt “No one really wants to go to Lions” is not a for the faint-of-heart. Staff Reporter they had something. downtown St. Louis for [local] The atmosphere these musicians shows. It’s kind of dangerous,” Show Me, is a pop-punk band put off is what one would expect Huckstep mentioned. from St. Peters, MO. The group, from hanging out with Blink-182: “We just really wanted to get which reformed in 2013 with lots of jokes, a lot of ragging on a local, I mean ‘local,’ show that Aaron Haller (vocals), Justin Felix each other and constantly having wasn’t a house show… We wanted (guitar), Aric Huckstep (guitar), fun. While in the studio, the band a local place to play music that was Wyatt Eagan (bass), Peter Corbin admitted to having their arguments safe. It’s a good place and has good (keyboard) and Tyson Picker just like any other group, but being coffee too.” (drums) and will be officially open and honest allows them to Picker added, “We also wanted announcing their new EP in push each other while writing. to put together a show-case of not January. The “I Can See My House From just us, but of a bunch of bands that The band originally formed Here Show,” which will be held we felt need attention that were hoping to create a real hardcore on Friday, Oct. 3, at The Merge in also just really good.” “trashpunk” band. One day, St. Peters, came to be because the “I Can See My House From Huckstep wrote a pop-punk riff band wanted to “kick start a scene Here” will feature Show Me as well with Haller, and Corbin put it in St. Charles and St. Peters and as other local acts The Weekend together. really bring attention to The Merge, Routine, A Perfect Disaster, The After a slew of mediocre not only as a coffee shop but as Former Me, Jet Black Alley Cat “sit around eat pizza and play a music venue.” and Love Party. Sept. 30, 2014 Page 5 Culture

Souls of iron, bullets of Nerf A first-hand account of Lindenwood’s zombie apocalypse

Aaron Vento While a four-man team went help keep the zombies away managed to pick up Quill and Suicide Squad and a few Staff Reporter to fetch Fireman, we stayed from the main force as they Purple Heart. others were all that was left behind and guarded their rear. captured points. Instead of taking them of the humans. We decided to For more than four years, A few minutes later, the team Point One was at the straight through campus, sprint for Spellmann, the inside the students at LU have battled was back and we moved from baseball field and was captured we decided to go around the of which was a safe zone for the with the undead in an epic Evans to Scheidegger through with very little resistance. On outside edges. We didn’t meet humans. game of tag known as Humans Old Campus. the way to the second point in any real opposition until the Almost immediately after vs. Zombies. Because of how large the front of Scheidegger, we were back of Evans where we were making it to Spellmann, we Armed to the teeth with all human force was at this point, attacked and the main force flanked and lost 4 or 5 humans. received word that the game had manner of Nerf weaponry, the humans were able to break lost a few humans. We met more resistance in ended. The zombies had won. these brave men and women off into two 30-man groups. Suicide Squad was almost the Harmon lot but were able look the undead in the face and While our group was headed lost when their small team was to push through and make it to Day Five laugh. They sneak and sprint through the Harmon parking surrounded by a group of about the Sibley deck. OBJECTIVE: Use around campus in hopes of not lot, we saw the other group 10 zombies. I thought I was We were considered safe but Excalibur, a giant Nerf being seen by the enemy and marching toward Spellmann. going to have to watch Suicide we had to see if two teammates sword, to destroy five still making it to class on time. That was the last time we Squad go down one by one, but would survive to consider it a boxes placed around The real fight for survival would see most of them as they were able to hold off the victory. A few minutes later we begins at night as the humans humans again. zombies until they fell back to found out that one of them had old campus are pitted against the ever- On the hill opposite the our main force. been tagged, leaving just one growing populace of zombies Harmon lot, we made contact The third point was at last human that had to live. We started at full sprint from in a series of missions. with the zombies and lost about Spellmann and Suicide Squad With five minutes left on the the crooked tree near LU’s During these missions four humans. decided that the best way to get clock, we saw him sprinting main entrance. The key to this I accompanied a team of We quickly regrouped and there safely would be to take for the deck, unaware he could mission’s success was speed, humans calling themselves headed for Spellmann but by the long way. have hid the rest of game. which the humans had already Suicide Squad in honor of the that time we had lost Fire Man, They went around the back With just a few feet left shown time and time again. DC Comic’s superhero team of who was headed toward the of Guffey and looped around to safety, he tripped and was Suicide Squad stuck with what the same name. It was on these pavilion, the zombies’ base the arena. tagged. little main force there was, with missions that I learned why of operations. Sure enough, we only ran Because the humans only 17 remaining humans all this game is as popular as it is. By now, what was left of into 2 or 3 zombies, but by managed to get most of the together. The humans didn’t The fear, anxiousness, joy the other main force joined the time we got to the arena it forces on the deck, it wasn’t stop for anything. Any zombie and grief you can feel while with ours and wanted to go in was too late. We met up with a considered a complete loss. In that got in their way was playing HvZ is something after him. Suicide Squad was human called Sonic, who had a all, we lost seven humans. mowed down instantly. that is not easily duplicated. hesitant. radio linked to the main force. At one point they even Neither are the bonds you Nevertheless, we headed When he called in asking if Night Four ended up running the zombies form with your teammates, the into old campus after Fire Man. they were still alive, he got this off. Then it came down to the OBJECTIVE: Stop friends you make or the leaders It was soon clear just how big response: “Not dead, but we’re fifth and final tower. More than the zombies from you come to respect. a mistake this was. We were screwed.” 30 zombies surrounded and surrounded and Suicide Squad Less than a minute later, the transporting boxes from attacked the blitzing humans. made a run for it. game was called in favor of the the pavilion to Sibley Slowly, one by one Night One After escaping we regrouped zombies due to the fact that too deck to Spellmann the humans were tagged. OBJECTIVE: Escort a at the Connection. That last bid many humans were lost. That Commerer was tagged from tank zombie, Fire Man, to get Fire Man had cost us 14 made a second zombie victory We started at the water tower behind. Heitman disappeared from the lake behind more humans. That put our and a human loss of about 30. and made our way around and Macarthy was in the Evans to Scheidegger total loss at 18 for the night, the outer gates of campus middle of it all, fighting for and gave the zombies their first Night Three to get eyes on the zombies. his life. Less than a foot victory. OBJECTIVE: Escort the Sticking to the shadows, we away, Excalibur’s wielder was I met up with Suicide Squad’s Quill and Purple Heart pushed to the back of Sibley tagged and the sword fell to the members Jake Heitman, Night Two where we were spotted and ground. Macarthy, sensing his OBJECTIVE: Secure from Scheidegger to Will Macarthy and Dylan the Sibley deck forced to retreat. moment, dove for Excalibur. Commerer, who discussed how points around campus We slowly made our way Then, as if in slow motion, to go about the night’s mission. and hold them for at back around to the water tower, he swung and destroyed the They decided to stay away least 60 minutes Suicide Squad stayed meeting up with two more tower, winning the game from the main force to have moderately close to the main humans who told us the group for the humans, marking the greater mobility, a tactic they Suicide Squad’s goal was force. We got to Scheidegger that had engaged the zombies second human victory in LU would employ all week. to act as a “satellite team” and without incident and was completely wiped out. HvZ ever. with humans, zombies & mods Will Macarthy Josh Burly Jared Wood human, junior zombie, senior moderator, junior Q: What game is this for Q: Why do you like being Q: Why don’t you let just you? a zombie? anyone bring a melee A: My 3rd game. A: There’s no stress in weapon? Q: Do you prefer being being a zombie and you A: If they’re not regulated, it human or zombie? get to terrify people. You can lead to a lot of injuries. That’s why we only allow the & A: Human, there’s a lot get to communicate few that we have so we can more fear that goes into with your teammates easily regulate and control Q it. and form strategies. them. Top photo by Kelby Lorenz A Victory celebration after final mission when humans won. Page 6 Sept. 30, 2014

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P eventually win the game 2-1 in the 104th minute after the game was sent into overtime. Lions win OT thriller Hunt defeats Upper Iowa 2-1 with late goal but we are all connected Daniel Rottlaender together,” Hutter said. Staff Reporter “I talked to the players and they understood it. The Lindenwood Furthermore, we missed men’s soccer team two players who were defeated Upper Iowa ejected for today’s game University in their third since they got red cards conference game of the in the last game,” Hutter season with a score of 2-1 said, explaining the in overtime. changes he made. The team rebounded Both teams started well from the 8-0 loss carefully into the game against Fort Hays State which was no surprise University last Thursday. considering LU’s last Head coach Carl game against Fort Hays. Hutter made some Lindenwood had the first changes concerning his shot of the game in the starting team. 10th minute when Nabil Among others he El Machit tried to score changed the starting with a long-distance shot goalkeeper and gave but Iowa’s goalkeeper Jonathan Newkirk his Connor Rodtvedt could Photo by Phil Brahm first starting appearance save it. Forward Andre Hayne prepares to strike the ball in the game against Upper Iowa University. of the season. Afterwards, the Lions “It was time to make started to take control magnificent header. halftime score. which was punished with to score to the deciding some changes. We’ve of the game and had the LU tried to keep The Lions came yellow cards for both goal in the 104th minute. had some issues; Andrew best chance of the game attacking and moving out of the locker room players and ended in a “Unbelievable, I got a (Hammerlinck) is a very in the 17th minute, when forward but Iowa’s confidently to turn the free kick for the Lions. good ball and missed the good player as well. We Ignacio Romero used a defense stayed organized game around and created The overtime started first shot, got a second made some other changes corner kick of Steven and was able to stop a lot of possession. as the second half opportunity and scored. too, I took some people Hutchison in order to dangerous goal chances It was the 58th minute stopped, the Lions Such a great moment for out of the uniform today hit the crossbar with a from happening. when Andre Hayne moved forward and tried me and the team. Today’s On the other hand, finished a fine one- to score the deciding goal win was very important, Iowa used their first real two combination with but Rortvedt could save especially because it opportunity of the game Mihajlo Petrovic in order two shots of Hayne and was a conference game.” in the 37th minute. to equalize the game. Romero. Hunt said, explaining the Hugo Alvez put across For the rest of the On the other side, defining moment and the on the left side and gave a regular game time, the Upper Iowa had a importance of the game. perfect cross, which was Lions dictated the game big counterattack The Lions finished with used by Greg Marshall but were unable to create opportunity in the 101st a total of 14 attempted to gain the lead for dangerous goal chances, minute through Hugo shots and nine shot on Upper Iowa. which caused the first Silva, who used a wide target while collecting Although the Lions overtime period. gap in LU’s defense, but a total of nine fouls and attempted to retaliate The second half Newkirk came up with seven corner kicks. through Mihajlo Petrovic was overshadowed by a magnificent save. The next men’s soccer Photo by Phil Brahm in the 41st minute and a contention between A moment later, game is scheduled for Ignacio Romero in the LU’s Andre Hayne and Mitchell Hunt used a long tonight at 7 p.m. against Mitchell Hunt (15) scored the winning goal. 42nd minute, 1-0 was the Iowa’s Fausto Ordenana pass of Steven Hutchison Truman State at home. Tennis teams do Three-sport athlete shines at LU

DJ Hicks Overall Amateur Female here at LU. as a triathlete means well in exhibition Staff Reporter World Champion. Finchamp said that sticking to strict training Only a freshman, With such an she visited many schools regimen. Hannah Rae Finchamp impressive resume, both near and far from She trains between 20 Niklas Dehlwes which will be against might just be the best choosing her favorite her home in California and 30 hours per week. Staff Reporter McKendree University, overall athlete on sport is quite difficult. in hopes of being able to Finchamp runs and taking place at LU on campus. Being a member However, Finchamp continue her successful swims about five times The men’s tennis team Oct. 10. of the cycling, swim and said that “the highlight life as an athlete but per week and cycles brought home a clear The women’s tennis cross country teams is a of my career, however, is also earn degrees for her just twice. victory for LU against team also participated major accomplishment my title as the two time double major in Exercise All this training will University of Illinois- in the friendly match in and of itself. Being overall female World Science and Athletic pay off for Finchamp after Springfield. against the University of a standout in all three Champion for XTERRA Training. school when she hopes to The match, that took Illinois-Springfield. sports calls for even more Off-Road Triathlon. Another main goal of sign with a professional place in Springfield, Despite the full praise for Finchamp. Sports have always Finchamp’s was for her team as a triathlete and Illinois, was not a exhibition feel of the “I have been racing been a crucial part of to be able to compete in mountain biker. tournament but more a matches, the Lions highly competitive in Finchamp’s life and she all three sports she has Finchamp said that friendly match during complete control and left triathlon since I was 9 plans for it to be that way perfected throughout the “triathlon is something off-season. no chance for Springfield, years old,” Finchamp for a long time. years. God has truly blessed Still, the Lions took the defeating them with the said. Her training has Growing up, she said She said the flexibility me in and I will follow match seriously and won best possible result, 9-0. paid off greatly. that she didn’t think she of the coaches here at his plan wherever it may eight out of their nine This means that the Her race resume is one was going to become such Lindenwood to work with lead me in life.” singles and doubles, with girls won every singles for the books. From 2008 an outstanding athlete but her while she competed Finchamp might be only losing one double. and doubles match through 2010, she was the she did believe that “if in all three sports was an elite athlete but she Alejandro Gonzalez throughout the day, four second ranked nationally you want something bad something she could not admits that she is just an was the top performer of the women winning Youth Elite Triathlete, enough then you will be ignore. adventurer at heart. for the men, winning by 6-0 in straight sets. and in 2009 she was willing to do the work to All in all, Finchamp With her best still to scores of 6-0 and 6-1. The women’s next the Sprint National achieve the goal.” believes that come don’t be surprised The trip to Illinois, matches will take place Champion for the Pacific Luckily for three Lindenwood will be a to hear Finchamp’s which was only a day trip, during the UMSL Coast Triathlon. sports here on campus, “thoroughly personalized name mentioned among was good practice for Invitational, a tournament Just last year, she was Finchamp choose to experience.” the best athletes in the the last match this year, in Florissant, Missouri. the 2013 Xterra Triathlon pursue those dreams Continuing her success world soon. Sept. 30, 2014 Page 7 sports

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Phil Brahm opportunity to put her Staff Reporter team ahead early, she took a shot from 15 yards After a combined 33 out and sent the ball fouls and nine cards, the past the Hornet’s keeper women’s soccer team to set the score at 1-0. tied Emporia State 1-1 Huebner’s goal marked in a physical back-and- her second of the season. Chase’s forth battle, Sunday At the end of the first sports corner afternoon. 45 minutes the Lions Playing in the second outshot the Hornets 8-4. game of the Kansas road The equalizer would trip, the Lions looked to come mid-way through continue to succeed away the second half off a 10 In the Ray Rice case, the party who failed perhaps from home coming off a yard shot by freshman even more than the NFL is the Baltimore Ravens. 1-0 win over Washburn Grace Linton. With As Ray Rice’s employer, the Ravens should have on Friday. Emporia the score tied at one a done their due diligence as well in investigating State, holding a similar piece, play continued to Photo by Phil Brahm the situation instead of taking the backseat to the record to LU, proved intensify as both teams Molly White (8) plays in a game earlier this year. Commissioner and the NFL. I also refuse to believe to be a much more tried to avoid overtime. She had three shots against Emporia on Sunday. that the Baltimore Ravens had not seen the full difficult challenge. Play remained video of the Rice incident prior to Sept. 8. If TMZ From the start the physical through the can access that kind of footage with one simple game quickly became next two 10-minute against Emporia,” Weiss 4-game home stand. phone call, it makes absolutely no sense as to why intense, as both teams overtime periods. The said. “We played with “Playing on the road the Ravens could not have done the same. Someone took several attempts to Lions put up seven shots, more heart and desire is always a challenge so here is lying and I believe it’s both the NFL and the reach the scoreboard. none of which were able than Emporia did and I being able to come away Ravens. The Lions created several to deliver the knockout wanted to do everything with points in each game I believe the lying continued a week ago when offensive opportunities punch. possible to make sure is a positive for us,” Roger Goodell held a press conference to address and the defense matched The Hornet’s offense my team got what they Kaminski said. “I believe the Ray Rice situation as well as the state of the the effort causing was also unable to break deserved.” this weekend will go a NFL. The Commissioner seemed very defensive several turnovers and LU’s keeper, freshman Returning from the long way in our overall and pompous, the very opposite of how I would blocked shots. Melissa Weiss, who first road trip of the season.” have appeared on the heels of arguably the biggest Twenty-three minutes made a crucial save in season with a win and Standing 2-1-1 in scandal in league history. He refused to answer any into the game, the Lions the second overtime to a tie, head coach Laurie conference play and 3-3- question directly and seemed to be dancing around struck first off the foot hold the game to a tie. Kaminski hopes to build 2 overall, the Lions will what he and everyone in the room suspected was the of sophomore Miranda “My team kept me upon the success as face Fort Hays State on truth. Huebner. Seeing an motivated to keep the tie her team heads into a Oct. 3 at Hunter Stadium. However, there was no admission of seeing the tape prior to TMZ’s release. So, what now? Can we really assume that Roger Goodell is playing us all for a fool and lying repeatedly just to cover his butt? Volleyball drops two Table tennis begins I certainly think it’s plausible, and in fact, I actually believe that is exactly what is going on here. I think we have all been lied to by Goodell, the NFL as a conference matches season with wins whole, and the entire Baltimore Ravens organization. hopes to improve on her I simply cannot fathom TMZ getting a hold of that Washburn, as the Lions John Tessmer rating, she has bigger John Tessmer Staff Reporter tape prior to anyone in the aforementioned parties. Staff Reporter fell in three straight aspirations for herself and The Ravens had millions of dollars invested in Ray games. Washburn got The table tennis team the team during the spring Rice. Ray Rice was one of the Ravens’ most valuable After a 3-0 loss to to Lindenwood as they began its season Sept. semester. commodities, and it would absolutely baffle me if the sixteenth ranked blocked 13 balls and had 20 at the Badger Open in “The goal for the team they neglected to do a thorough investigation of this University of Central a total of 52 digs on the Waukesha, Wisconsin with is to go to nationals. Right incident from the onset. Missouri on Tuesday night. a boom, accounting for now we are the top team in An exhaustive FBI probe has been launched into evening, Lindenwood Leading the Lions with five individual titles. the region,” Castillo said. how the NFL and the Baltimore Ravens handled put a lot of work in eight kills apiece were Maria Castillo won In order to qualify for this situation from the onset, and I, along with the during the week to get Kayla Guyot and Jessica three titles in the under nationals, Lindenwood rest of America will await the results with much ready for the coming Krygsheld, while Anna 2200, 2300, and Women’s must first advance out of anticipation. weekend matches. Reichart had 15 digs. Singles. Alex Legaria won region play which should Regardless of what that investigation ultimately “We made some The following day, LU the Junior Under 18 event, not be too tough, given yields, I believe Roger Goodell needs to be fired changes to carry into took on Emporia State. while Ahmed Hendawi the amount of time and sooner rather than later. The NFL Commissioner the weekend, so we “Emporia State is beat fellow Lion Micaiah work the team puts into made some $44 million last year. You read that will see how that goes. pretty similar to last year. Skolnick for the Under improving their game right; $44 million! That ungodly sum of money Obviously, we’ve had to They run a straight up 2400 Title. during the school year and demands a high level of work regardless of what figure out who will take offense and rarely make Sophomore Maria summer and winter break. the finer details of this investigation yield, and the (Sarah) Makowski’s errors. If they can’t get a Castillo was happy with “During the school year, Commissioner has not lived up to that standard. spot, as she is out with good hit on the ball, they the team’s performance, we practice three days per Goodell dropped the ball by only suspending Rice some back issues,” head will keep it alive and we as she kept it sweet and week. When we are not for two games after viewing the first tape, and he coach Ron Young said. really just need to keep simple. in school, we also try to has done himself absolutely zero favors since then. “Our main back up for fighting and be ready “We all did great!” practice at least three days The NFL is in a state of disarray at the moment. Makowski is out with for some long rallies,” Castillo said. a week, maybe even four In addition to this Rice debacle, several other NFL an ankle issue, she’d be Young said. While the spring or five days,” Castillo said. stars have been effectively suspended until their getting minutes if she “They have a few semester is the more “We also do some legal troubles are resolved; among these are All- weren’t hurt. We have terminators but they intense part of the season, workouts and running. I Pros Adrian Peterson and Greg Hardy, as well as two people who can play also play really smart the team must prepare for usually run two to three Jonathan Dwyer of the Arizona Cardinals. The man middle still though.” volleyball.” Nationals. miles if I do not practice. I that stood up in front of the nation and answered On Friday evening, Again, Young’s The Lions only have also run that at least two or questions about his role in the Ray Rice fiasco is not LU was in Topeka, scouting report was right. two more tournaments three times a week.” the man that needs to be leading the NFL through Kansas to take on Emporia State took down after playing in the Newgy If playing competitive the current tumultuous waters. The NFL needs an Washburn University. Lindenwood 3-1. Akron Open, in Akron, table tennis and a lot of honest, tough, and commanding Commissioner to “Washburn is always After losing 25-13, Ohio on Sept. 26 and 27. sweat, hard work, and lead the league through to greener pastures. Policies outstanding. They have Lindenwood came out Castillo hopes to determination sounds like need to be reorganized, teams need to have more one of the best right sides strong in the second improve her USATT rating a good time, the team is efficient means of player conduct control, and the in the conference. They game with a 25-22 win. before the end of fall. always looking to increase NFL now needs to serve as a forerunner in the run a two-setter offense That was all Lindenwood “Before the Badger its numbers. movement against domestic violence. and are very scrappy and would do on the day, Open I had a USATT rating “We are always trying A lot of apologies need to be issued, and quick, so there are not losing the following two of 2148. In the Badger to recruit more high constructive steps in the right direction need to too many open spots on 25-15 and 25-23. Open I did really well, so I rated players, specifically be made if the NFL is going to recover from this the floor. They are very Lindenwood has a should probably be at least international students,” mess. Roger Goodell does not deserve to lead the hard to beat at home,” 4-10 record and will look a 2200,” Castillo said. Castillo said. league any longer, he has proven himself incapable Young said. to get back on track as “I would say my goal “We want to have 20 of honest leadership, the very thing the NFL so Young was right in they face University of would be to end the fall men and women on the desperately needs if it wants to keep fans like me every single aspect in Nebraska Kearny on Oct. season with a 2250 rating,” team so we can travel to tuning in week in and week out. his scouting report of 3 in the Hyland Arena. Even though Castillo higher rated tournaments.” Page 8 Sept. 30, 2014 sports Lions lose on national television Redshirt freshman leads offense as LU falls 26-9 to Griffons

Phillip Scherer | Roy White Sports Editor and Staff Reporter n the first back on offense two nationally minutes later, a snap went televised since over the head of Lindman their move to and into the endzone, the MIAA, recovered by the Griffons the Lions fell for a touchdown putting 26-9 to the them up 14-6. I Missouri LU answered back Western Griffons. with a field goal with two “Each year the NCAA minutes remaining in the DII presents an Award of half and went into the Excellence recognition locker room trailing 14- to one institution 9. based on projects The second half saw submitted by institutions a dominating effort by for consideration. the Missouri Western Lindenwood’s project defense. They recorded surrounded a video a safety early in the presentation about fourth quarter to the football injury extend their lead to to Sterling 10 points, Thomas,” said and later Athletic Director intercepted John Creer. a Lindman pass with ten minutes remaining, Photo by Romain Polge “One of returning it Running back Lavorrie Johnson (5) led the Lions in rushing for the game with 38 yards. the benefits for a of winning the Award of Excellence is receiving a live televised football touchdown. or basketball game The throw, through CBS Sports.” Lindman’s Prior to the game, final attempt former Lion defensive of the game, back and current extended the lead to Cleveland Brown Pierre 26-9. Desir presented the coin “We didn’t execute. toss at midfield. It was We had open receivers, the first time he had I’d miss that. I kept been back inside Hunter getting sacked. It was Stadium since being very embarrassing. We drafted in the fourth had way too many drives round of the NFL draft that stalled,” Lindman last spring. said. The Griffons got The story of the game on the board first in for both teams was a lack the opening quarter as of ball control. The Lions quarterback TJ LaFaver turned the ball over four found Brandynn Clark times, including two for a 15-yard touchdown interceptions, a fumble on a 4th down play to put and a safety. Coach Ross Missouri Western up 7-0. believed that this was the Redshirt freshman difference in the game. quarterback Graham “We can’t just gift Lindman, who replaced them 17 points. We had senior Dillon Miller two touchdowns against midway through the our offense, we had a first quarter, answered safety, and we missed an back early in the second extra point [kick], that’s quarter. Coach Ross 17 points,” Ross said. Top: explained the transition “You take 17 points Photo by Romain Polge of the quarterbacks. off the board, it’s 9-9, we Pierre Desir talks to coach Ross. “I thought we needed a have a shot. You know, spark. We were planning with a young team like on playing him every this, mixing quarterbacks Left: third series, but he went around, we can’t afford Photo by Romain Polge out there and caught fire these kinds of mistakes.” Ross prepares Graham Lindman for a play. a little bit and did a great The Griffons had three job, so we just left him turnovers, including two Right: in,” Ross said. interceptions deep in LU Photo by Romain Polge He found sophomore territory. Marvin Byrd stiff-arms a defender. running back Marvin The Lions will carry Byrd on a 66-yard their 1-3 record into a touchdown that appeared matchup Oct. 4, against “One of the benefits of winning the Award of Excellence to even the score. Emporia State. However, the Lions “We have to let this is receiving a live televised football or basketball game missed the ensuing extra loss go and move on point, leaving the score to getting ready for through CBS Sports.” -Athletic Director John Creer. at 7-6. Emporia,” sophomore After the Lions forced defensive captain Connor a three-and-out and got Harris said.