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Page 3 u u Page 10 TheL egacy Lindenwood’s Student Newspaper Volume 5, Number 10 www.lindenlink.com Feb. 8, 2012 Missouri to Fiesta pick Rep. in unique way By Kelsey Rogers lators to cancel the primary Staff Reporter once the National Republican Committee required us to ei- Missouri voters had a ther move it or lose half our chance to select potential delegates.” However, Mis- presidential candidates in the souri law states that a presi- Missouri presidential prima- dential primary must be held ry election held on Tuesday, on the first Tuesday after the Feb. 7, and will have a second first Monday in February. chance at the caucus election Rep. Sue Enticher of Mis- on Saturday, March 17. souri’s 133rd district explained Missouri is in a unique po- to Linda Fuerst of Bolivar- Latina sition holding MoNews.com, both a pri- “Due to certain mary election “Due to certain cir- circumstances, Legacy photo by Christie Blecher and a caucus. we have to Students sway to the rhythm of salsa music during the Fiesta Latina event on Thursday, Feb. 2, held in the Evans Commons from 8-11 p.m. cumstances, we have Alaska, Colo- have both (the rado, Ha- to have both the elec- election and waii, Kansas, tion and the caucus.” the caucus). It’s Festival brings Latin flair to LU Maine, Min- -Sue Enticher true, the elec- nesota, Ne- tion outcome Rep. of Missouri By Grace Abaffe passionate” vada, North is non-binding. Dakota, Wy- But the caucus Staff Reporter about the oming and will get the idea to have There are a va- Iowa hold only a caucus. The election results, and that will the fiesta. rest of the states select candi- riety of cultures let them know how the people The festivi- dates through the primary. feel. I don’t know that it will and nationalities ties offered The double-vote process sway the decision of the del- represented here at at the event was caused due to the new na- egates, but it will be available Lindenwood, and tional Republican rules, which to them.” included a va- generally, the student stipulate that a state, with the Missouri legislators at- body gets a sampling riety of Latin exception of Florida and New tempted to pass a bill that of these cultures at music playing Hampshire, will lose half of its would bar the primary, but the annual Interna- in the back- delegates if a primary is held Governor Nixon vetoed it, before March 6. citing other provisions in- tional Festival. ground while students Lloyd Smith, the Missouri cluded in the bill, according However, one cul- Republican executive direc- to KOMU.com. Legislators danced the ture in particular tor, told Brian Bondus of attempted again to override was celebrated last night away KOMU.com that “the pri- the primary during a special with popular Thursday, Feb. 2, at Legacy photos by Christie Blecher mary was already in statute, session. the Fiesta Latina. (Left) The first place couple holds their prizes for the dance contest. (Right) Students salsa the night away. Latin dance and we encouraged the legis- Please see Vote, Page 2 The fiesta was moves like held in the soccer The event was free to stu- dinator for Evans Commons. the samba, gym in the Evans Commons dents and was organized by Friends of hers at the salsa and merengue. and lasted from 8-11 p.m. Maria Mino, the evening coor- event said Mino was “very Please see Fiesta, Page 12 President James Tickets meant to stop violations Evans By Christine Hoffmann signs designating of the year wondering News Editor them as non-resi- “They come to me at the why they have an $800 dential parking. bill on their account,” Students who park illegally may find end of the year wondering “People get in a Smith said. a slip of paper under their windshield hurry. They’re late why they have an $800 Not having a parking when they get out of class. Security for class. They park bill on their account.” pass is another common patrols the campus daily to make sure in one of those spots, -Kurt Smith violation. Students can students respect the parking rules. and they get tick- Director of Security register their vehicles at Just like on public roads, students eted,” Smith said. the security office and are prohibited from parking on a yel- Students have obtain a sticker to display low curb and in places that will block three business days on their back windshield traffic. Director of Security Kurt Smith to pay a ticket at the business office in for $4, allowing them to park on campus said that most tickets come from stu- Roemer before it gets added to their ledger. for the school year. It’s a small fee com- dents parking in spaces reserved for “The problem is, some people get pared to the parking passes at UMSL, Lindenwood celebrates the five-year tenure of President Evans. commuter students and faculty in the multiple tickets and don’t take care of which can cost up to $500 a year. Check out the Special Features section for highlights. - Pages 6 & 7. Roemer and Young lots. Both have them. Then they come to me at the end Please see Tickets, Page 2 Loft make-over provides students with better ‘dining experience’ By Victor Porter “We wanted to give the arrival of the new furniture used as an increased safety Contributing Writer students a better overall din- is in February, and the Loft measure for students. ing experience,” said Ralph updates are expected to be In addition to the remodel, the With students juggling Pfremmer, founder and CEO completed soon after. breakfast services being offered school, social lives, jobs and of Pfoodman, the company “[Grab and Go] is very pop- in Butler Library will be mov- extracurricular activities, the which provides the dining ular. It was so full that there ing over to the Loft as well. Grab and Go meal option has services offered on campus. were students sitting on the “The reasoning behind the become a staple in their daily “The school was in com- floor in the Loft. More seating move was that we felt the diets. Soon, they will be able plete support, which made it will be a great addition,” said library should be a library. easy to get the process start- senior Nadara Bunch. And with hundreds of stu- to enjoy these quick and con- ed quickly.” There will be a few changes dents utilizing the Grab and venient meals in style. The remodeling of the Loft on the outside of the Loft as Go breakfast every day, it The popular dining option, will include a new paint job, well, including a new moni- was beginning to disrupt the located in the lower level all-new carpeting, as well as toring system of surveillance quiet study environment,” Legacy photo by Jonathan Garrison Loft in Butler Hall, is getting complete refurnishing. cameras. Pfremmer explained. Butler Loft is in the process of receiving new paint, furniture and carpet. a makeover. The anticipated date for the These cameras will be Please see Loft, Page 12 Page 2 News Feb. 8, 2012 Pfoodman plan continues to evolve By Natasha Sakovich Editor-in-Chief

Students may have noticed even more changes to the meal plan and food service this semester after coming back from the holiday break. Some of the major changes include increasing the Wild Thymes brand items available and offering healthier options at all locations as part of the meal plan. “We had an evaluation meeting back in October to look at what needed to change with the food system,” said Ralph Pfremmer, Legacy photo by Jonathan Garrison CEO of Pfoodman Company, Students may only use flex points and cash or credit now in the library. Lindenwood’s food service provider. “We were look- fes open for breakfast too,” removal of the meal plan op- ing to still make the options Pfremmer said. tion at Butler Library’s Lone fresher, and our staff was Despite the construction Wolf shop. ready to make it happen.” in Butler Loft, the facility is “The location was clogging up the library too much and Among the changes is still open for the traditional just was creating too much a new chef, who formerly lunch time and also now during breakfast. volume, so this is another worked at a country club, reason why the changes were “We really want to focus and is now on staff since the made to But- on the din- holidays, Pfremmer said. ler,” Pfrem- “We’ve got all sorts of ing experi- “We were looking mer said. ence with this changes now like how every to still make the op- A n y o n e day has a ‘salad of the day’ renovation,” can still in the Spellmann cafeteria Pfremmer said. tions fresher.” p u r c h a s e and also the addition of a “Before, when items in the Legacy photo by Jonathan Garrison students would library by waffle maker and a Panini Yogurt parfaits and fruit cups, along with salads, feature the new “born on” date system in place this semester. -Ralph Pfremmer walk by Butler, using Flex machine,” Pfremmer said. CEO of Pfoodman Points, cash These changes to the Additional changes are locations like the Spellmann a week, but now we only they knew it or credit. Spellmann cafeteria were all-new recipes for the “Wai Lone Wolf shop. “This new eat off campus about once a was there, but Pfremmer brought about largely from Chi” Chinese restaurant sec- date system ensures to not week,” Cox said. they knew it said he wants to focus on input by the Lindenwood Stu- tion in the Evans Commons. only us but also to the stu- One of the biggest chang- was bad as far as atmosphere dent Government Association is concerned.” sustainability for the future, “We do a trend analysis to dents that the products are es for the “heritage” side of but the key is to do this with- (LSGA) and the LSGA Senate. Pfremmer estimates that see how each place is doing, fresh,” Pfremmer said. campus, by Roemer Hall and out increasing the cost sig- “We want to communi- the Butler Loft renovation and we were seeing the line Student Life and Leader- the library, is the addition of nificantly to students. cate better with students, for Chinese going down to- ship Director Kerry Cox is a the breakfast meal option of- will cost around $100,000 to “Sustainability is impor- and we’ve gotten it where wards the end of last semes- fan of the new changes made fered at Butler Hall’s Grab ‘n complete. “In the future, we tant, and that’s where I’d like we wanted,” Pfremmer said. ter,” Pfremmer said. this semester, as well as the Go from 7-10 a.m. might have some events in to see more change, but it “We’re going to have meet- Other changes include the addition of the Evans Com- “President Evans really the outside patio area next to definitely costs more. I don’t ings with LSGA and the “born on date” now seen on mons cafeteria in the fall. wanted and pushed for the Butler,” Pfremmer said. want to be responsible for Senate now, which we really many of the Wild Thymes “We used to leave campus breakfast option at Grab The other big change to the extra costs to students,” he didn’t have before.” and fresh options offered at to go eat out like four times ‘n Go and to have both ca- heritage side of campus is the said. Tickets 2012 GOP candidate Continued from Page 1 Senior Joe Bayne got a parking ticket for not hav- visits St. Charles area ing a parking pass. By Jackie Cook mandate passed by President “I went three years Staff Reporter Barack Obama last week. without one, but I think The mandate enforced faith- they’ve been increasing Manufacturing in Amer- based hospitals to perform ica and job creation with security lately,” he said. abortions and allocate con- tax hikes were just a few “I didn’t think they could traceptives to women. ticket me if they didn’t key topics 2012 GOP candi- “[Santorum] is constantly know who I was.” date hopeful Rick Santorum in the same direction,” said He was ticketed the next stressed at his conserva- day for the same penalty visit to nearby tive Nekcoe because he hadn’t gotten a St. Charles “We need a candi- Yungling. pass yet. C o m m u n i t y date that puts a stop “We need a “I was kind of angry, College on but I paid it,” Bayne said. Monday, Jan. to overriding the candidate that “I was like, ‘Do I really 30. Constitution.” puts a stop to need two tickets? I was Courtesy photo by Chandra Wood A large crowd, -Nekcoe Yungling over riding going to get the parking A student’s car parked illegally outside of the Spellmann Center has a yellow ticket for the violation. the Constitu- with stand- Speech attendant pass after the first one’.” ing room only, tion.” Parking fines range from $25 to $100, depending on the violation, but go no higher than $100. shouted his As the “We’re not doing this to make money for the university,” Smith said. “We’re just trying to keep violators from parking name as the former Penn- c a n d i d a t e where they’re not supposed to.” sylvania senator walked spoke, a looming primary was In addition to fines, security can use more extreme measures to get students to follow the rules. to the podium and opened taken to the voters of Florida “If we issue a ticket and see the same car in violation the next day, we put a boot on their car, and they have to see me his speech with news of the on Jan. 31. Santorum was to the same day to purchase a parking pass and we’ll get the boot off,” Smith said. health and wellness of his take a trip to the Sunshine There are a few lots available to students who don’t want to purchase a parking pass. The Scheidegger lot, the lot three-year-old daughter. He State, but because his three- across from the Spirit Shop and the church parking lot behind Harmon are all available, no sticker required. then made a statement that year-old daughter Bella fell had the crowd on its feet: ill with pneumonia, he was “We have a president that forced to derail those plans does not abide by our consti- and a campaign trail revision Sibley Day is Wed. Feb. 22. Check LU’s Web site for more info. tutional rights!” that landed him in Missouri. Santorum spoke of the Please see GOP, Page 12 Vote Continued from Page 1 on the ballot are not exclu- uncommitted option. into either raising hands or However, the primary was sive to Obama. Other candi- The caucus date and time breaking off into groups to held up in the senate after a dates on the primary ballot for the Republican party is show support for a Presiden- deadlocked 16-16 vote. are listed on stlelections.com set for Mar. 17 at 10 a.m. The tial candidate. Undecided The primary was open to as: Randall Terry, Darcy G. caucus areas have to file the voters will be split into their all registered voters. Voting Richardson, John Wolfe, time, date and location with own group, where candidate is done through a secret bal- with an uncommitted option. the Missouri Republican supporters will try to sway lot, and voters can choose their vote. Republican primary can- party by Feb. 27. A caucus among all registered candi- Voters are invited to give didates, according to stlelec- will be held at each of Mis- dates, regardless of party and speeches to show candidate political affiliation. Write-ins tions.com include: Mitt souri’s 114 Districts and the support and to try to get oth- are also counted on the bal- Romney, Herman Cain, city of St. Louis. Any regis- ers to join their group. At the lot. The results will deter- Gary Johnson, Michael J. tered voter can vote for a Re- end of the caucus, the voters mine the delegate configura- Meehan, Rick Perry, Keith publican candidate of their in each candidate group will tion at each party’s national Drummond, Jon Huntsman, choosing, so long as they be counted to determine how conventions. Michele Bachmann, Rick claim to be Republican. many delegates each candi- The Democrat candidates Santorum, Ron Paul, with an The voters will be split date won. Feb. 8, 2012 News Page 3 Laugh it Away

Legacy photos by Natasha Sakovich (Above) While performing one of the moves to induce laughter, one student reaches to cover her mouth from laughing so hard. (Below) In- structor Carino Marzo passes out imaginary laughter beans, and when participants receive the bean, they are to laugh instantly.

Legacy photo by Natasha Sakovich The laughter yoga class stretches to the ceiling before preparing to exhale while laughing during the Thursday, Feb. 2 class in the Evans Commons. Laughter yoga offers relaxation, unique fun By Jonas Kehrbaum event, and he thought LU needed to ing a big enough and affordable room Contributing Writer have something like this on campus on in St. Charles to do laughter yoga. a regular basis. We are excited to work with stu- This semester, students have the op- Instructors Carina and Christian dents, and the first meetings have al- portunity to handle their college stress Marzo are now leading the class. ready been a lot of fun.” using a special form of yoga: laughter Originally from Argentina, they are Lindenwood is now one of only a yoga. Brought to students by the re- certified laughter yoga teachers, and few universities in the country to have cently established LU Relaxation Club, together run a company called Team- laughter yoga on campus. the event launched with a successful Making. Their goal is to bring laughter The class is held every Thursday start on Thursday, Jan. 26. yoga to corporate America. and Sunday from 7:00-7:50 p.m. in The president of the LU Relaxation The Marzos always thought about the group exercise room in the Evans Club started the event because he got leading a laughter yoga club in St. Commons. For more information, look inspired by a laughter yoga event a Charles. Christian Marzo said, “It’s for “LU Relaxation Club” on Facebook year ago on Sibley Day. great that Lindenwood comes into play, or send an email to LUrelaxation@ About 60 students showed up to the so we don’t have to worry about find- gmail.com. New but small businesses give economy push By Traci Wiesner ally created by small busi- of top-tier students and re- area, in turn creating a ripple Joel Kotkin of Forbes One of the platforms used Contributing Writer nesses, this sector is crucial cent graduates who would effect of economic activity in Magazine presents his view, to help grow these new busi- to the labor market and could have landed at one of the the local area. While a main a recent online article, that nesses is the increased use of For decades, the traditional be a driving force behind an big financial houses prior to jority of the new startups are America is in a solid posi- business incubators, created path towards employment for economic revival. the economic meltdown are tech-based and cater to the tion to build momentum and to target specific industries. new graduates involved re- New business startups are partnering up with their tech. needs of smart-phones, so- leave behind the stagnant There has been a spike in sumes, pressed suits, shined filling the employment gap friends to explore new busi- cial media sites and data ag- growth of the last few years. the number of these entities, shoes and nerve-shattering created by the shrinking ness startups, gregation ser- He outlines the possibility of which exist to provide start- interviews. Tradition is be- number of corporate man- with particu- vices, others an economic renaissance fu- ups with discounted office ing increasingly abandoned agement positions. They also larly high are designed eled, at least in part, by small space, access to equipment, by significant numbers of “There seems to appeal to students who feel growth seen to enhance businesses turning the tables administrative services, young business and IT pro- uninspired by the traditional in the tech- be a new wave of en- productivity on the globalization trend mentoring programs and fessionals. career path and who climb nology and in other fields that drained America of jobs other crucial services to help With persistent high un- the competitive corporate trepreneurial spirit information such as health over the last two decades. them survive the infancy employment, vanishing job ladder, only to find it leading services sec- blossoming that could care, finance, Young entrepreneurs are stage. The results of utilizing security and diminished ben- to disappointingly low levels tors. media and looking at entering the local incubators as a jump- efits, landing a corporate po- of job satisfaction. help bring much sition no longer has the same New York entertain- emerging markets that have ing-off point are undeniably Working alone and, better needed relief to our appeal for some graduates. yet, being able to hire others is experienc- ment. continued to experience high positive, with Forbes Maga- This is one reason that new can be fun and exciting, and ing an excit- bruised economy.” While some rates of economic growth. zine reporting an 87 percent business start-ups are the lat- people don’t have to live in ing boom in potential new Steady population growth, success rate, as compared to est trend, and it’s easy to see Silicon Valley or New York start-ups in a entrepreneurs coupled with a desire for less than half for unsupport- why people feel the time is to take a part in it. One of swath of mid- may be skit- a rising standard of living, ed ventures. right to join in. the most dramatic effects of town Man- tish to start practically guarantees high With the traditional job There seems to be a new the trend can be seen in the hattan, newly dubbed Silicon such a risky adventure, busi- demand for a variety of new market still in flux and in- wave of entrepreneurial spir- reversal of the brain drain Alley in reference to tech- ness analysts see the glass products and services. Un- cubators available to lend a it blossoming that could help that flowed toward the Wall mecca Palo Alto. These new as half full and the dynamic fortunately, copycat com- helping hand, the time is ripe bring much needed relief to Street financial district in the startups have driven a mini structural change taking panies and the inscrutable to channel one’s inner entre- our bruised economy. Since 1980s and 90s. real estate boom with office place as a unique and incom- piracy of technology still are preneur and experience capi- most new jobs are tradition- Now, growing numbers space rentals spiking in the parable opportunity. disruptive factors. talism from the front lines. Page 4 Editorial Feb. 8, 2012 Having fun is priority during college years A friend once asked me I say “struggle” because why I wear my Dorito samu- most people claim they need rai outfit to games and went to work because they are on to say how stupid I looked. poor. I survive off $1000 a It took me a second to think year. It’s all in how you spend of it, but I responded that the it and how much you need. I outfit is more of a symbol don’t need to spend money than anything else. It’s a sym- going out all the time. bol of what college is about: I don’t need designer things enjoying the last few years and a nice car. of freedom. I have every- After nearly Legacy cartoon by Andrew Ebers thing I need three years of right here. college, I can On top of say that it is Twitter remains a top choice for nothing like it all, I think the movies many of you where every- think you are one is having too cool for media coverage and networking fun, partying Scott Criscione school. Too Everyone step away from your formed by Highbeam Re- ter is the place to connect with It was Mark Zuckerberg and enjoying cool to go to a computer. Put your phone down. search, Twitter ranked number people who have common who said he wanted to make life. Instead, it’s sporting event Look at them and see which so- one in media coverage in 2011, interests with friends or make Facebook the “cool” place to 30 hour work and stand in the cial networking site you are on. closely followed by Facebook business associations. be. With all the new changes, weeks, studying and being student section. Even free piz- You might be surprised to see and then LinkedIn. If someone wants to con- it has changed the way many as anti-social as possible. za can’t get you in the student that your phone With Twit- solidate their social network- look at the site. The age of the college section. Now, that’s a joke. and your computer ter receiving ing sites, Twitter has to be He should have stayed with student as seen in the mov- You have decades to be ies is over. Maybe I’m just screen have differ- more media the obvious choice. There his theme and kept things boring and have a job and an old warrior fighting for ent social network- coverage than are no annoying new fea- “cool.” If he does not do all that average stuff ahead. a lost cause, but somewhere ing sites on them. the traditional tures like the ones Facebook something to challenge the If you want to use them to This is where has added recently and plans “cool” place to be in Twitter, in recent history, we went laugh at a kid who is enjoy- trump of so- from making college about everyone has to cial network- to add in the near future such it could just become the new ing his last few years of free- ask themselves as the Timeline. powerhouse of social media. having the best four years of dom, that is fine. ing Facebook, our lives to college being in why I am using I am happy with who I am change has the way of us working 9-5. more than one of Branden Swyers and what I’m going to become. been in order The Legacy I’ve seen what happens af- these social net- Laugh away, point all you want. over the past Spellmann Center 3095/3100 ter you graduate, and trust working sites. At the end of the day I am hav- year. Twitter me, it’s about as fun as a The answer is not always 209 S. Kingshighway ing fun being me. I’d rather be had more media coverage in coma. I enjoy what I do in simple, but people do not real- St. Charles, Mo. 63301 happy than fit in. I’d rather be 2011, but Facebook still im- school. I do whatever I want ize the power behind the site Telephone: (636) 949-4336 poor and free, then busy and a mensely overshadows Twitter and what makes me happy in which they are using. Twit- few thousand richer. when it comes to users. Email: [email protected] because that is what a college ter connects people with com- I’d advise you to do the When deciding which so- kid should do. mon interests and connects The Staff: You have four years to not same, because at the end of those same people to breaking cial networking sites to use, Editor-in-Chief: Natasha Sakovich plan anything, to not have the day the ultimate goal is news in real time. people have to ask themselves Managing Editor: Alex Jahncke stress and to not “struggle.” to find true happiness. I have Facebook connects friends, what they want to get out of News Editor: Christine Hoffmann Make it count because one mine, and that’s what these so they can have an online the site. Why are they using Editorial Editor: Holly Hoechstenbach day you’ll regret it if you don’t. four years should be about. platform to share their life the sites they currently have? Co-Entertainment Editors: Melissa Maddox and stories and memories. Linke- If someone wants a site ca- tered to a specific need, such Mikayla Francese dIn is a social networking site Sports Editor: Deborah Starr as connecting with friends or Want your voice heard? meant to connect businesses Senior Writer: Kenny Gerling building a professional net- and potential employees. Photo Editor: Alysha Miller Email your feedback to the Legacy work, look no further than Although, a few social net- Circulation Manager: Jonathan Garrison Facebook or LinkedIn. working sites were left out of Ad Managers: Kathleen Flynn and Laura Heying at: [email protected]. If someone wants the Cadil- the list mentioned. Faculty Adviser: Tom Pettit According to a study per- lac of social networking, Twit- He Said She Said Does Facebook ruin relationships?

By Scott Criscione Honestly, right now, I could dump my By Holly Hoechstenbach and insecurity. Your significant other may Staff Reporter girlfriend on Facebook, re-add her, then Editorial Editor start to over-analyze each update or post marry my friend and become a widow all on your profile, question who’s writing on Facebook has done great things for us. It Surprise, surprise -- I have a Facebook ac- in a matter of minutes. And guess what? your wall and/or in your photos. has helped us connect with friends all over count just like nearly every other individu- You have the option to filter what your the globe and at school in ways not pos- I will still be in a relationship in real life. al. Although I find it annoying and a waste Now granted, I should probably call her of time, I still log on to keep in contact with boyfriend/girlfriend can see on your pro- sible just a few years ago. file, but it won’t be long until that harmless Facebook is also a source of great head- and say don’t worry about what’s happening family and friends, especially those who live out of state or out of the country. picture of you and your attractive friend aches with its constant changes. on Facebook. Still, we will be in a relationship regardless of what Facebook would say. While Facebook is a great tool to stay can be misinterpreted by other people. Yet with that said, it is It’s extremely common If something on Face- in touch with our loved not the cause of ruining re- for something so innocent book ruins a relationship, ones despite our busy lationships as we know it. lives, it still stirs up un- to be taken the wrong way. it is merely a symptom, not “Is it Facebook official?” “It takes human necessary drama. “Is it really human Then there’s the relation- the cause of the breakup. We all hear it, as if Everything you post on ship status. To me this is error for a The true issue is human error that causes showing your love on Facebook is available for very insignificant. Do you error like having photos a social media web- relationship to end, the world to see. Unless breakups or is it social add “in a relationship,” “it’s site really solidifies of you kissing a girl that you set privacy settings, complicated” or not list a your friends and fam- the relationship. no matter where it is wasn’t your girlfriend. networking sites like relationship status at all? ily can see your pictures, I hate the whole Face- Yes, it is on Facebook, Do we really need a posted and no private conversations on Facebook that trigger book official thing to but it was your fault “status” to display a re- a friend’s wall, statuses, be honest. A relation- that it happened. matter through what locations that you have distrust and deceptive lationship? Sometimes ship is more than a sta- It takes human er- excluding that status can medium it is shown.” “checked in” and relation- beliefs?” tus on a website. ror for a relationship to ship updates. eliminate your drama. At some time, I bet end, no matter where it Whether you’ve experi- So is it really human that you’ve made a Face- is posted and no matter enced it or not, Facebook error that causes break- book relationship with through what medium it affects your relationships ups or is it social net- someone you didn’t even date, like say- is shown. It takes us as humans failing with others. The main issues I’ve seen that working sites like Facebook that trigger ing you’re married to your best friend. to ruin a relationship. leads to breakups on Facebook are jealousy distrust and deceptive beliefs? Feb. 8, 2012 Entertainment Page 5

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Look back: Evans contributes to FPA

By Talia Scatliff of 2007, with the FPA being a foundation. formances. Jerry Scheidegger, a St. Louis is able to do amongst the Lindenwood the- Staff Reporter Through many meetings, Evans and Ju- business founder, donated a generous gift atres. lie Mueller, chief operating officer and to Lindenwood. Hence, the center is named Senior Nathaniel Carlson is working to- The J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts, vice president for operations and finance, after him. wards his degree in acting. home to The Bezemes Family Theater, The reviewed plans, worked out details and The new building has allowed students a, “It’s nice because I’m building my career Emerson Black Box Theater, The Boyle teamed up with city officials to make sure “unique opportunity to meet stars, profes- while having fun at the same time,” Carlson Family Gallery, LUTV’s high-definition TV the FPA would be up to code. sional performers and in some cases work said. studio and more is something to remark on “I have always been an enthusiastic sup- with these stars and their crews,” Evans Both Carlson and Tettaton have expanded as a part of President Evans’ five-year legacy. The center was first opened to the public porter,” Evans said, regarding the center. said. their horizons by having access to all the on Sept. 11, 2008, soon after Evans entered Once sufficient decisions were made, Krista Tettaton, a second year MFA stu- equipment and resources available to them. his presidency. The Center is well-known to Evans began the search for an executive dent in musical theatre, is excited about the The Bezemes Family Theatre seats 1,200, students as the FPA (Fine and Performing director. Peter Bezemes, a graduate of opportunity to work and study in this envi- and the Emerson Black Box Theater seats Arts Building or Center). Lindenwood, was running his own talent ronment. between 150 and 250 people. “The FPA has brought a unique kind of scouting and production company at the “To be here, to use this theatre, it’s been The future for the FPA holds great pros- excitement to the students, not just the stu- time. He became the executive director a a really good experience so far,” Tettaton pect. The FPA “will continue to refine its dents in the arts but the students on cam- year after initial contact with Evans. said. line up both in terms of student perfor- pus,” Evans said, on the building. Today, both Evans and Bezemes remain Tettaton previously worked in a New York mances as well as professional performances,” Evans entered his presidency in the spring in close contact to discuss and bring in per- theatre. However, she prefers the work she Evans said. LU student dance concert Movie Review: ‘Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close’ takes a different tone in the

By Brittany Velasco Nominated for Staff Reporter Best Picture in the Emerson Black Box Theater 2012 Academy Awards, Extremely Loud & In- By Cole Figus dent-choreographed, and choreographer/dancer credibly Close definitely deserved the honor. Contributing Writer Rafael Quintas, senior, describes them as being Based on the novel written by Jonathan Saf- edgier and more contemporary than the faculty- ran Foer, the movie is about a young boy, Oskar Dedication. Passion. Preparation. These are choreographed concerts. “The tone of fun and the words the dancers in the upcoming dance Schell, who loses his dad to the Sept. 11 attacks. excitement comes out better with the students,” concert use to describe their show, and the Before his father died, he gave him clues to solve he said. words indicate how seriously the dancers take a mystery about Central Park. A year after what Sophomore dancer Heather Hindes, who has their medium of art. The con- Oskar calls “The Worst Day,” he finally stepped also choreographed a dance foot in his dad’s closet and found a special key. certs take months of planning, agrees. “They’re more creative, Thinking the key would help him find the truth, choreographing and rehears- “The tone of fun and and it’s fun to see what students he mapped out a journey to find the person whose ing, and they always stand as a excitement comes out can do,” she said. name was on the envelop enclosing the key. testament to the dancers’ hard better with the stu- The movie stuck pretty closely to the book, but work. Lindenwood dance concerts dents.” are always full of talent, and the in the movie the mother had a much larger role. The Student Dance Concert -Heather Hindes takes place Feb. 16-17 at 7:30 passion put forth by the dancers p.m. and Feb. 18 at 2:00 p.m. Sophomore is never ignored. Sophomore in the Emerson Black Box Vincent Napoli religiously at- Theatre of the J. Scheidegger tends the dance concerts, and is It got a little confusing when there were numer- Center for the Arts. always impressed. “I love how ous flashbacks. The Black Box is a much smaller space than creative the choreography is, and how much What makes this a unique story is that the main the Bezemes Family Theatre, but it allows for energy is in the shows,” Napoli said. character is a nine year old boy who is witty, cu- The rehearsal process is typically challeng- rious and way too smart for his age. Oskar dealt a more intimate show. ing because the dancers often perform in mul- with depression, anxiety and self-harm, which Dancer Amy Gammon, sophomore said, tiple dances, while also taking dance classes. made for a deep, emotional film to watch – espe- “You connect better with smaller audiences.” cially since he was so young to be dealing with She feels that the Black Box shows are nice “The biggest challenge is to keep working and adult problems. because a smaller audience can better see knowing there will never be an end to practic- Thomas Horn, who played Oskar, did an out- the dancers’ facial expressions and body lan- ing, training and growing,” Quintas said. standing job for his very first movie role. Horn guage. “We all wish we had more rehearsal time, was discovered by producers after he had won the The performances in these shows are all stu- but at the end everything works out.” kid’s week of the television game show, “Jeop- ardy!” They contacted him after the episode and asked him to audition. I highly recommend this film to everyone. LU Film Series... This movie relates so well to all the Americans who remember 9/11. Watching all the news clips and hearing the voicemails, it brought back all Upcoming Movies the feelings from that day. If you see this movie, bring a box of tissues because you will cry a ma- Mongol Barbershop Boyz N the Hood jority of the time. This will certainly be a tough Feb. 8 7 p.m. Feb. 17 7 p.m. Feb. 24 7 p.m. film to beat at the Oscars. Page 6 Special Features Feb. 8, 2012

Legacy archive photo by Christie Blecher LU President James Evans and wife Lois pose with one of the lion statues outside the ‘Lindenwood House,’ which was built, among many other new buildings, within Evans’ five year tenure at the university. Campus transformation leads the way under Evans’ helm By Kenny Gerling Senior Writer

Lindenwood was a different place before James Evans accepted the presidency following the death of Dennis Spellmann. There was no Scheidegger Center or Evans Com- mons, and The Legacy newspaper was in its infancy. Evans said that at that time, his vision of the campus was not the same as what came to be. Five years ago, there was no talk of leaving the NAIA for Division II or expanding the Belleville campus into a full-service institution with a daytime population. Both Legacy archive photo by Natasha Sakovich ideas emerged after realiz- President Evans meets with the LSGA Senate for their first meeting, along with students Sarah Kearns and Dan Bedell. ing the university’s poten- regarding policy issues. will also work to increase tain the institutional person- tial for growth, a growth that Despite all the expansion, the University’s specialized ality currently enjoyed by often came after administra- Evans works to retain what accreditations in several ar- students. He would not want tive prodding. sets Lindenwood apart from eas such as communications the total system population Legacy archive photo by Lauren Kastendieck “I worked with faculty to similar-sized institutions. and chemistry. to exceed 20,000. President Evans speaks during the opening dedication ceremony for the make academic programs He said the university’s goal Given Lindenwood’s me- Evans said he has not run Evans Commons, a building which is devoted completely to student use. stronger by refining courses, is still to operate debt-free teoric expansion, President projections in a few years, an NCAA Division II pow- students of the opposite sex. raising standards in some and maintain a small-sized Evans acknowledged that but his best estimate is that erhouse, just as we became I thought that was ridicu- cases and recruiting a high college atmosphere. there will come a point given the current rate of a powerhouse in the NAIA,” lous,” he said. proportion of professors with These sentiments were when growth expansion, Evans said. “I believe that Other additions to student the highest degree in their made known in his first in- will have to be the system with the quality of our stu- life include an expanded infield, what we call a terminal terviews with The Legacy leveled off. “This progres- would reach dent athletes and athletics tramural program and a stu- degree,” Evans said. in 2007 and are still guiding He said the sively will build that terminal programs, we will be a pow- dent health center. The number of faculty principles today. He also ex- current student onto an image of the point around er to be reckoned with.” Though it is difficult to members with a terminal pressed a continuing belief population 2017-18. Evans said he inherited an predict the future of a uni- degree has been raised from academic prowess in the institution’s Presby- sits at around Though the already upbeat campus, but versity whose past has been 60 to 80 percent. terian roots. “The Christian 4,000 resident St. Charles Lindenwood is ca- by making a few reason- as mercurial as Linden- Evans has also imple- heritage of Lindenwood is at students, 1,300 campus has able changes, he thought he wood’s, Evans has a notion mented subtle changes he the heart of the campus and commuters pable of developing.” been the fo- could increase the goodwill of what kind of university believes have had a positive our philosophy,” Evans said. and 17,000 cus of recent even more. These changes he intends to helm. impact on campus moral. “Those who are Christians in the entire -James Evans construc- have included large steps “I see us even more rec- One example is the expan- are encouraged to embrace Lindenwood LU President tion, includ- like constructing a building sion of what he called shared that outlook and lifestyle.” system, in- ing the re- devoted to student social- ognized as an academic governance. Evans has en- The future for LU under cluding the cently begun izing, the Evans Commons, treasure as we continue to couraged the Lindenwood Evans includes more expan- numerous sat- Town Cen- and smaller steps like loos- graduate quality students, Student Government As- sion and construction proj- ellite campuses. ter, Evans projects that the ening up visitation policies. improve the credentials of sociation (LSGA) to take a ects. He expressed the need Once the number of com- Belleville campus will sup- Under the previous ad- our faculty and have faculty more active part in forming for a new modernized teach- muters reaches 2,000, ad- ply a majority of the system’s ministration, no in-room and students make contribu- campus policy, and he has ing facility, houses for Greek ditional parking will have growth going into the future. visitation was allowed and tions to scholarship,” Evans resurrected the faculty coun- organizations and an all-sea- to be built and other con- Lindenwood shows no such policies extended to said. “This progressively cil which had been dormant son athletics dome for year- siderations taken. When the signs of slowing down, es- the campus houses. will build onto an image since the 1970s. Both of round field team practices. resident student population pecially with its recent ac- “Six years ago students of the academic prowess these organizations regular- All of these projects are still reaches 5,000, Evans said it ceptance into NCAA D2 were not allowed to even Lindenwood is capable of ly meet with President Evans in the early idea stage. He would be difficult to main- athletics. “I see us becoming be on the lawn of a house of developing.” Faculty weigh in on Evans’ impact at Lindenwood By Anna Schiele Evans’ leadership amount of work While Evans Commons in a different way outside of Staff Reporter was establishing but to refocus has always put was a dream classes for a day. a course reduc- the work in and teachers at a high of Evans and Evans’ colleagues say they This month marks James tion in the teach- out of the class- level of recogni- his wife Lois see the president as “student- Evans’ fifth anniversary as ing load for facul- room with a tion and regard, to provide an oriented” and a “great leader.” Lindenwood’s president. How- ty, decreasing the more academ- he would say that area for stu- ever, he has been around the workload from Rick Boyle, vice president of ic direction. he always tries to dents to relax, university for far longer. five courses each human resources and dean of For the third put the students communicate, Evans started his career at semester to four. faculty, uses the word “amaz- year in a row, first. Evans’ eat, play and Lindenwood as an assistant Professor Jason ing” to describe the president. Rick Boyle Lindenwood motto is, “It’s all Jason Lively come together. professor of psychology in Lively, president He said that Evans “is one of 1974. His history of being of the Faculty has earned about the stu- He helped de- the smartest men I have ever a professor at the university Council and program chair awards from dents,” a dictum velop the idea has helped him to understand for Interactive Media and “The Chronicle of Higher Ed- evident throughout the cam- of Sibley Day, scheduled this met,” describing him as “lev- the needs of the faculty. Web Design, said that the ucation” as one of the “Great pus in the last five years. year on Feb. 22, to give stu- el-headed, never flustered, One accomplishment under reason was not to reduce the Colleges to Work For.” The newly-built Evans dents an opportunity to learn patient and considerate.” Feb. 8, 2012 Special Features Page 7 Editorials on Evans: Student perspectives

Top six speaks well for Evans’ tenure Amidst change, memories remain Spending freshman year at another school proved since then. For most of us, four years in college in the crowd as the Lions demolish the op- taught me that all schools have their pros #4) Film Series – Converting Young Au- seems like forever. As a grad student, I’ve posing team. I’ve been amazed to watch and cons. Many schools have cons where ditorium from an old TV studio to a movie seen this place change over the past six the Homecoming dance and other antici- years.y M first years here almost seem like students generally complain, as if their theater was one of the best ideas I’ve seen. pated events fill up with students. Today, another life. our talented actors and dancers perform in school were, dare I say, the worst. Each of The mix of new movies, old movie-buff Let’s travel back in time to a Lindenwood front of sold-out audiences at the alluring J. my schools had “the worst” food and the favorites and Oscar-winners has pleasantly that few students here will remember. Scheidegger Center. Athletes walk around “strictest” policies. Attend enough schools Whene w first arrived as freshmen in 2006, surprised me. in their wardrobes sponsored by Adidas and hear this every day, and you’ll doubt its there wasn’t the welcoming committee of #3) Lone Wolf – Let’s be honest. I never (and can freely wear hats inside). Every credibility. today. A few went into the time we turn So if you’re of us wandered library until around, it seems waiting for me to “If you’re wait- awkwardly into they added the the Loft, stand- “There’s a part like there’s a mention the next ing for me to men- coffee shop. ing around some of me that will al- new addition to worst thing about tion the next worst #2)The Lega- cookies and improve student LU, stop reading. ways have a deep cy – I attended punch and ex- life. My first day at thing about LU, love for the way Don’t get me meetings be- plored campus LU was President stop reading.” for ourselves. things used to be.” wrong, as much fore the first Evans’ first at the There was the as we longed for newspaper, helm, too. After Wes Murrell ever-anticipated Heather Bertram progress, there’s and I’ve seen five years, I’ve DJ night in the a part of me that it grow tre- cafeteria, and seen positive changes, and I appreciate Ev- will always have a deep love for the way mendously. It’s an Evans-approved orga- occasionally they set up the Chuckwagon, things used to be. We all complained about ans. Here are six things that Lindenwood a make-shift buffet in the Connection. The nization well worth its weight (former LU the old couches in the Loft, but we piled has done right, in my day: bleachers at the football games were vir- onto them every Tuesday night to watch #6) World Series – If you like Cardinals President Spellmann had not allowed stu- tually empty and so was the Homecom- American Idol. We sighed when we saw baseball and were around Evans Commons dent papers). ing dance. Performances were held in the the food in the cafeteria, yet there was during the World Series, you’d have been #1) FPA – I love attending productions, narrow theater hidden in Roemer and as a something about 4:30 p.m. each day as pleased to sit in a darkened cafeteria to so I greatly look forward to revisiting the member of the Lionettes, we had to purchase the same black-fleece jackets from we lined up outside the door. I can’t wait watch any game on a 60-foot screen. Truly. FPA. It has so much to offer, and it’s been Walmarts a part of our uniform. My first to come back in 10 years and see how this a genuine treat. #5) Better Visitation – My first year semester here, there was no visitation and place has developed, but when I look back required dorms to exhibit good behavior So in conclusion, I’d like to say that not one student wore a hat to class. at my time here, my best memories will for nearly half a semester before receiv- Lindenwood under Evans’ helm has done I never imagined swiping my student ID consist of the simple things from another ing visitation. It’s not perfect, but it’s im- fine by me. at a food court and struggling to find a seat time.

Future LU plans include Greek life, Greek Row expansion By Jimmy Flint-Smith expansion is a dream that I Council. Staff Reporter have for the school.” More recently, the council Evans speculates that the was revived by the efforts Greek culture has existed school board is currently of students and has been since 60 B.C. and can be seen to this day in the actions and deliberating on possible lo- working with administra- contributions of modern edu- cations for this Greek Row, tion to bring in more fra- cational communities. including an area near wom- ternities and sororities. In Since 1992, Lindenwood en’s housing and the land the past year, the council has been home to nation- behind Roemer and Young. has already brought in one ally acclaimed Some space new sorority, Sigma Sigma fraternities and Sigma, and will sororities. These be instituting a Greek institu- “Greek life and new fraternity, tions are built to expansion is a Delta Tau Delta, create a sense of dream I have for this semester. unity and com- the school.” Trent Smith, munal values the founding fa- that are meant to ther of Delta Tau support a better Delta, hopes to environment for President Evans make an impact college students. on campus. His Ben Blanton first brought on the Frisbee golf course fraternity is known for ex- about the idea of Greek has also been discussed as a hibiting “Truth, Courage life on campus when he worked to create housing possibility. and Faith.” Since 1858, Delta projects for students. As a The Lindenwood archives, Tau Delta has spread to over result, exclusive housing located at Butler Library, are 200 colleges and universi- was given in the lower lev- another source to look at in ties. els of some dorms. order to better understand the “A fraternity or sorority Open 24 Hours Lindenwood Student Greek history on campus. should bring out the best in its Government Association Originally, there were members. I want this to help (LSGA) President Dan Be- three fraternities and three guide people to reach their dell said, “Lindenwood sororities on campus. Frater- full potential,” Smith said. Greeks will continue to nities included Alpha Sigma Some students continue to Wi-Fi Available grow and expand as we Phi, Delta Chi and Sigma support the Greek movement nudge closer to an organized Tau Gamma. The sororities as it grows in popularity. Greek housing system.” were Delta Zeta, Alpha Chi Senior member of Sigma President Evans added that Alpha, and Alpha Sigma Sigma Sigma, Kate Kolish, the school is in the process of Tau. Out of the groups, only said, “Choosing to be Greek is getting a Greek Row set up 10% Discount for Alpha Sigma Phi and Delta choosing to be successful. It’s in the next few years. He sees Zeta managed to maintain making a conscious decision these institutions as a posi- their charters and continue to to strive to be the best that you tive influence on campus and Lindenwood Students thrive on campus. can be. The rest is cake.” within the community. “I would encourage stu- Former President Dennis With the addition of sev- dents to explore the op- Spellmann, who also hap- eral social, musical and portunities of Greeks in pened to be a member of Al- service-oriented fraterni- respect to the bonds, val- pha Sigma Phi, worked with ties and sororities over the Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ues and spirit that come LU Professor and Reverend past 20 years, LU has be- with such organizations,” Michael Mason to help cre- gun to establish itself as a Evans said. “Greek life and ate the school’s first Greek Greek-savvy society. Served All Day Page 8 Legacy Sports Feb. 8, 2012 Men’s baseball team has room to grow during 2012 By Brett McMillan down you could have,” Staff Reporter Bletcher said. “It can’t be just nine guys or eight posi- The t infield a the Lou Brock tion players. It’s got to have Sports complex was deemed a certain amount of depth.” unplayables a the Lindenwood The Lion’s pitching staff lost baseball team took the field for last year’s leader in appear- practice Sunday, Jan. 29, but ances and strikeouts alumni the dirt on the field was not the Cory Trudell. Sophomore only thing that will enter the pitcher Zac Pearman led the 2012 season muddy. The ros- Lionsn i innings pitched and ter will be as well. wins last season, although he Twenty-eight of the 33 did trail Trudell in earned run playersn o the Lions 2012 average, giving up more than roster are underclassmen, 15 a run more per game than of which are freshmen. Trudell who finished the sea- “You kind of go into the son with a 3.58 ERA. season knowing that patience Loraine said he thinks level is going to have to be new Pitching Coach Nathan like never before, and I don’t Beuster is positioning the know if I have what it takes to staff for success. have that throughout the sea- “He knows what he is do- son,” said Head Coach Doug ing, coaching wise,” Loraine Bletcher. “I’ve been prepar- said. “Our pitchers have, no ing myself for the fact that all by any means it’s not going of the coaching staff are go- to y blow b anybody, but they ing to have to help each other throw strikes. I mean they post games, to sit there and throw a lot of strikes. We have our talks and pick each don’t have much power.” other up, not only the players, This season, LU baseball but ourselves.” willen b a NCAA Div. II in- Bletcher said the youth on his dependent just like most of team does pose challenges but the other Lindenwood pro- also produces tremendous op- grams making the switch to portunity for a program he is the NCAA, but a year from tryingo t build up by recruiting now the Lions will be get- from the high school ranks. ting o ready t begin their Mid- Last season, the Lions American Athletic Associa- finished with an overall re- tion schedule. cordf o 32-23 and a confer- Bletcher said his ball club ence record of 20-8. LU was needs every spare hour dur- eliminated from the Heart of ing the next year to prepare Legacy photo by Rachel Harrison America Conference Tour- Freshman Dylan Terrell warms up at practice on Wednesday, Feb. 1. The team just came back from the Valdosta State Tournament where they went 3-0. to compete in the MIAA, nament last year after a 5-4 ande h said he knows it will losso t Mid-American Naza- Sophomore catcher Zach ingoe t b alright,” Loraine Moore. Moore hit .328 in bute h said there are certain not be an easy transition. rene University [Kan.]. Loraine is the lone returning said. “Altogether we’re a 2012 for Murray State [KY], players that he must commit “We have a challenge before The Lindenwood offense player from last year’s starting young team but for the most starting3f 4 o the 46 games he inningsof t i he wants them usn i the sense that if we’re lost f five o last year’s nine lineup who hit over .300. Lo- part we’re just going to have appeared in. He hit one home to develop properly. goingoe t b very outcome-ori- starters. Two of the four re- raine also is the only Lion re- to play small ball.” run and drove in 39 runs. “There are probably like 13 ented this year,” Bletcher said. turning starters from last turning who ranked in the top The offense will also in- Bletcher said he is not sure playerse w feel like we’ve got “Perhaps, one would view it as season’s order were fresh- five in total bases last season. clude a few transfers, such as exactly what his opening to have 100 at bats or more, not a productive year, and we men last year. “I think [the offense] is go- former Div. I junior Colton day lineup will look like, and then there is a break simply can’t look at it that way.”

Legacy photos by Rachel Harrison (Left) Players listen to Coach Doug Bletcher as he gives advice at practice before the first game of the season. (Middle) Infielder Zach Kurzejeski grounds a ball in practice and prepares to throw it to home plate. (Right) Players perform drills at practice. Lone freshman starts season off the right way Volleyball team’s young talent helps the Lions advance to 6-3 for the season By Deborah Starr gets that question often. much faster game.” ball player.” Sports Editor Since starting the game, he has He said that the thing he loves While Jarus says it is a great hon- not been able to stop. In ninth most about playing in college is oro t start, he does feel a little bit Meet Logan Jarus, the only fresh- grade,e h joined a club team and “beingn o the court and just having of pressure when he steps onto the man on the men’s volleyball team. has been playing ever since. a good time.” court.I “ don’t want to make fresh- Standing’ 6 6”, some would say He said that he just loved the Jarus commented on what it is man mistakes,” he said. he was born to play volleyball. game and that he “had never had so likeoe t b the only freshman on the He e said h hasn’t spent much time However,e h didn’t step onto a volleyball court until the eighth much fun playing a sport before.” team.e H said the team welcomed thinking about personal goals for grade.A “ friend of mine asked Since coming to Lindenwood and him openly and incorporated him the season but rather has been fo- meo t play, I guess because of my making the starting lineup, he com- into the group very quickly. cusingn o what he would like to see height,” Jarus said. mentedn o some of the differences He also said that Head Coach happen for the team as a whole. He grew up locally in St. Charles between high school and college Ron Young emphasizes unity on He e said h wants to “win more playing soccer, baseball and hock- volleyball. the team. “Coach says he doesn’t games than we lose and enjoy my- ey, but when asked if he ever played “The biggest difference is the lookte a m as a freshman,” Jarus self, which so far has been pretty basketball, he said no but that he competitiveness,” Jarus said. “It’s a said. “He looks at me as a volley- easy.” Logan Jarus

Game of the Week The Lady Lions basketball team will face McKendree University on Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. Feb. 8, 2012 Sports Page 9 Track team prepares to make leaps and bounds in 2012 By Steve Runge basis following the 2012- Staff Reporter 2013 season. “We are using this tran- Head Coach Ed Harris sition phase to get a good was all smiles as he spoke look into the future and about the progress and fu- will be ready to compete ture of the Lindenwood at that higher level,” Harris track and field program. said. Coaching both the men’s The Lions competed in and women’s teams, he said three different competi- he has had the great options to wrap up January, portunity to see a lot of the after kicking off their sea- young players that will be son in December at SIU with the program. Carbondale. During that “They are all great ath- time, many Lion athletes letes, and I am sure they finished in the top 10. will look back and appre- Senior and St. Louis na- ciate what they were a part tive Nick Orf muscled his of,” Harris said. way to the top with four With 45 men and 35 wom- top-tens in the weight en in the track and field pro- throw and shot-put compe- gram, Harris couldn’t help tition. but chuckle when asked if Lady Lions Terah Full- he had his hands full. man and Claire Buckman But with 33 years under each share two top-tens. his belt as a track and field Buckman, a freshman coach, he was confident out of Little Rock, Arkan- when he spoke about the sas, is making her presence great future of the Lions as known at the pole vault they move forward. with two-top ten finishes in Like some of the other January. athletic programs at LU, the Fullman, a sophomore Legacy photo by Christie Blecher track and field competition out of Phoenix, Arizona, Sophomore Spencer Dudley jumps a hurdle at practice on Thursday, Feb. 2. The team has had five meets so far with six left in the regular season. is a little murky as the com- opened up the season in De- Also landing in the top ten ish on Jan. 6 after finishing progress, and was espe- woodlions.com. petition has been turned up cember with a fourth place was Elrich Walker, Mike with a time of 1:16 in the cially looking forward to For an opportunity to see a notch. finish at SIU-Carbondale in Reynoso, Natasha Mourati- 600 yard run. seeing the stiffer competi- them in action close by, However, Harris said they the 400 meter run and then dou, Emily Fichtinger, Ben As the Lions near the tion in conference play. plan on heading to Wash- are taking every opportu- a fourth place finish with a McGraw and Ethan Stack. halfway point of the sea- nity to play against schools 6:05 run in the mile compe- Mike Reynoso reeled in son, Harris remains op- For more on the track and ington University in St. they will see on a regular tition at Lawrence, Kansas. the only number-one fin- timistic about his team’s field program, go to linden- Louis on March 30-31. Roller hockey credits its Giants beat Patriots defense for success By Alex Jahncke letting up too many goals. the Lions have had four goal- in Super Bowl XLVI Managing Editor If we keep our goals-against ies step in and pick up wins. This Super Bowl game was the most team in the NFL, if anyone could beat down, it will create offensive “In the offseason we nerve-wracking one I have ever experi- them, it would be the Giants. After a rough ending to last chances.” thought we would be shy on enced. Well, except for four years ago Well, they did four years ago and again season, the Lions roller hock- The Lions have won eight the goalie front, but we had 11 when the same teams met each other. this past weekend. ey team is back to its winning championships in the last 10 goalies in tryouts,” Beilsten ways with a 9-0 start to the Yes, I am a huge Giants fan, have been With a regular season record of 9-7, their seasons and look to build on said. “There were three fresh- season. record was anything but excellent. it. In the two seasons that they men that were battling for since I was about 12 years old. The Lions finished last sea- The last seven games of the regular sea- did not win it all, they finished one spot. This makes a coach Not only did my team make it all the son with a record of 26-1, suf- son were all straight wins. What a ride for in second place. With this his- very comfortable because the way, but they beat possibly the most de- fering their only loss in the tory, they always have a tar- spot is so critical.” spised team in all of the NFL. the Giants, and all their fans. NCRHA National Champi- get on their back, but Beilsten Even with the hot start to Well, at least in my opinion. I cannot For those of you who watched the pre- onship game. stand the Patriots. game, you know that the dilemma in the “We knew we had to take a is always determined to rise the season, the Lions will Why, you ask? Well, for one, Belichick fourth quarter was exactly what Tom hard look at this season,” said above. not be satisfied until they “We don’t overlook any are champions once again. is a cheater, and two… Well, who needs Brady asked for. Head Coach Ron Beilsten. In an interview with Bob Costas, Brady “The big key was to see how team,” Beilsten said. “We Beilsten wants to make the another reason? Cheaters never win. was asked if he would rather be up with new players would fit in.” need to stay aware, and pay mistakes now and not in the And winners (the Giants) never cheat. two minutes left in the game while the Gi- So far, the Lions have out- attention to detail. The idea is playoffs. For all of you who are wondering, no, I ants had the ball, or if he would like to be scored their opponents 86-17 not to play a selfish game. As “We have experimented do not hate Tom Brady. I have to give the in just nine games. Their clos- long as we play our game, the with different schemes and guy some props for down with two minutes left while he held est game was a 6-4 victory rest just comes with the terri- some have not worked, but being a great QB, but the ball. over St. Louis Community tory.” we are not concerned,” he this was definitely not He said he would take College-Meramec. Coming into the season the said. “Anything we do during his best performance. the latter. Well, he got it. And with 57 sec- “I always stress that the Lions had a big question mark the season is to help with the The first quarter onds left, he botched his defense is what creates of- with their goalie depth behind last game.” was perhaps the slop- starter Brett Humes, but now The Lions will be back in chance to take home his fensive chances,” Beilsten piest football I have said. “We play a man-to-man they could not be happier with action Feb. 10 when they take fourth Super Bowl ring. ever seen. To you Pa- defense. Right now we are their depth. In nine games, on the University of Missouri. After his intercep- triots fans, I’m sorry, tion in the fourth quar- but those first 15 min- ter, I began to breathe utes were just pathet- again. However, it was Real Life. Real People. Real God. ic. impact church Deborah Starr the fourth quarter that I A safety? Really? Sports Editor took the least amount of After being in the breaths. In the long run, league for 12 years Manning simply had a better game than you would think Brady would know Brady. what intentional grounding is but appar- Brady had an interception and two Current Lindenwood ently not. blocked throws. What did Manning have? And then the 12 men on the field? Nearly a perfect game. student and Pastor of Come on! The Pats were playing like a I am sure I am not alone in my stand for little league team. So basically, the first the Giants. I would assume there are lots Impact Church, nine points for the Giants were pretty of LU students who were rooting along- Joshua Lewis, much given to us. Thanks, Patriots. side of me. After that, the nerves started twitch- Junior Anne Martin was one of them invites you to join him ing a bit. Needless to say, by the end of who was so excited to have her Giants win. the third quarter, all my fingernails were “I’m freaking out right now,” Martin Sundays at 2 p.m. gone. said. “I stood up and screamed with my at one of the newest With a score of 10-9 at halftime, it was hands in the air.” simply anyone’s game. So, for all the Patriots fans out there, churches in St. Charles! During the first quarter the announc- I am deeply sorry your team lost. Well, ers were saying that before the game, the that’s a lie. As to all you Giants fans, way Patriots were favored to win. to root for the best team in the NFL. They quickly added that they should not They stuck it to the Patriots for the sec- Visit www.impactchurchstl.org 801 North 3rd Street or call 314-583-7120 for more information. have been. I would have to agree. While ond time and proved that there is in fact a St. Charles, MO 63301 the Patriots may be considered the best team better than New England. Page 10 Sports Feb. 8, 2012 My Take Lions ready to be champs again? With only two games left in four seniors. Other than that the regular season, the Lion’s they have 12 freshmen and ice hockey team is well on nine sophomores. its way to another champion- One player who really sticks ship caliber season. Still, this out to me is the guy in between young group of athletes has the pipes, sophomore goalie to keep composed because, as Kent Henry. He is 15-2 on the we saw last year, a great regu- season with two shutouts and lar season means next to noth- a 2.00 goals-against average. ing if they cannot close it out This kid is the real deal. As a with the championship. freshman he was 6-0 with two After winning back-to-back shutouts, but he was overshad- championships, the Lions fell owed by former goaltender 3-2 to Davenport University Robi Cavallari, who was one in the finals of the best of the Ameri- in the league Legacy photo by Jonathan Garrison can Colle- every year Lindenwood hosted McKendree University [Ill.] last Wednesday topping the Bearcats 34-12 at Hyland Arena. McKendree won two of the dual’s matches. giate Hockey he played. Association Henry has so (ACHA) Na- much to of- Wrestling team heads toward success tional Tour- fer, and will nament last have to be the By Russ Hendricks pre-season competitions prefers, competing away or On paper they don’t look as year. I can tell focal point Staff Reporter in early September, and at home, Smith stated, “I good as in the past, but with you after fol- if the Lions the season won’t be fin- really enjoy competing at their mentality and faith in lowing this want to get team as close back on top. The Lions are in the ished until the first week in home, especially when we themselves, it makes them Alex Jahncke middle of what looks to be March. have a good turnout. When as I have for Managing Editor I can go on hard to beat right now.” four years, and on about another successful season It doesn’t stop there how- students show up to support Smith and his Assistant with a record so far of 6-2. they are as this team, ever. After March, the post- the team, it gives the guys Coach Jimmy Rollins are in Leading them in their hungry as ever to win it all. It but there is not enough space. season will begin and the something to compete for.” charge of all the recruiting so-far-victorious season is was something special to see Head Coach Rick Zombo has wrestlers will be back, hard When the men are not for the LU wrestling team Head Coach Chad Smith. this team succeed, but now the tools that he needs to win at work, preparing for the on the mat practicing, they and look for very specific they have something to prove. it all, but it all comes down to Although only in his sec- next year. are watching film, studying character traits that they So far this season they have execution. As long as the Li- ond year as head coach for The men’s wrestling sea- what they need to do bet- believe will be a perfect fit made their determination ap- ons make the most of all their LU, Smith is familiar with son typically consists of ter in order to bring home for the team. parent with a record of 25-4. opportunities, they will be the Lindenwood way, get- 16 competitions and often another victory for the next They have also already swept champions yet again. ting both his undergrad includes a lot of traveling competition. When recruiting, they look for athletes with good the reigning champions, Dav- With the added guidance and graduate degrees at the across the country. “That is our goal this enport, in a two-game series. from newly acquired Assis- grades, respectable charac- school. This year has been slight- year, to bring home the Still, they will not be pleased tant Coach Ted Sator, I feel it Wrestling is a year-round ly different when it comes National Championship,” ter and a good work ethic. being anything less than the is just a matter of time before sport that demands the ath- to traveling, keeping the Smith said. “A strength I “We want to make each best when all is said and done. LU adds another title to their letes to stay in shape and competitions for the most see in the team this year is kid count,” Smith said, “to Something that really im- accolades. continually work on their part in the Midwest dur- that all of the men are in- make sure they are going to presses me about this team is After a two-game series skills. ing their transition period dividually unique and have be a perfect fit for the team how young they are. I know with Illinois University the The competitive season between NAIA and NCAA. a very distinct mentality as well as a good represen- I say it in all of my columns, Lions will compete in the for the Lions began with When asked which he when it comes to wrestling. tation of LU.” but the future for the Lions ACHA National Tournament is huge. They are led by only which begins Feb. 17. Feb. 8, 2012 Sports Page 11 Men’s volleyball notices room to improve By Deborah Starr “It’s a young team, but Sports Editor they are hungry to get bet- Since the first game of ter,” Young said. “They are the season on Jan. 20, the very coachable. It’s just a Lions volleyball team has matter of applying.” gone 6-3. While several of With only a few games un- last year’s players have re- der its belt, the team still has turned, much of the team a long season ahead of them. this season is composed of “We will keep winning as brand new members. With long as this team has the at- only two seniors, the team titude to keep getting better is made up of mostly soph- and not just settle,” Young omores and juniors. said. “That’s been a trait we The first three games of keep trying to pass on.” the season resulted in wins With players such as Ja- for the Lions. Much of the rus, the team has aspira- success early on can be tions of a bright future. due to the bond the play- Jarus said he had no idea ers have. he would be starting the Middle hitter Logan Ja- season. rus, the only starting fresh- “I had to play my hard- man on the team, said that est in practice and push the “teamwork and communica- most I could,” he said. tion are the big keys,” to the Even though the Lions success so far. have been winning more With such a young team than they have been losing, this year, the focus is on Young said that they still building a successful team for the years to come. Head have much to improve on. Coach Ron Young said he “To learn from our mis- is excited about having takes and keep getting bet- such a young team. ter,” he said. “It’s a transi- “The teams we play will tional year. It’s getting us probably be a little bigger ready to go play with the big and more physical,” Young boys.” said. “We have to have bet- Young said that his main ter handling and try to beat goal for the season is to them with speed.” continue getting better and Young said the wins in build a strong program. the beginning of the sea- “We should never settle son have been great be- for where we are today,” cause it has built confi- Young said. “We need to Legacy photo by Jonathan Garrison dence in the guys. keep pressing on.” Sophomore libero Cory Buehler sets the ball while Jack Mitchell and Tim Schmidt anticipate the next hit on Friday, Jan. 30, at the Hyland Arena. Former NFL players host area’s top backs By Steve Runge Staff Reporter

Most high school and college football players can only fantasize about a career in the National Football League. The ambiance of the NFL stage is so much larger than life that just meeting an NFL player can be a memory that lasts a lifetime. But what becomes of an NFL player’s dreams once he makes it to the big leagues and comes out on the other side? Broadcasting has been a common landing place for many, while at the same time, there are those who choose to give back and become the teacher. Then those dreams change. Seeing others succeed becomes more re- warding than anything else. Legacy photo by Steve Runge Former Rams player Arlen Harris addresses high school Enter Arlen Harris. Harris left the NFL in students at a camp while former Rams Pro-Bowler Orlando 2007 after five seasons, three of which were Pace stands in the background. Harris operates a training with the St. Louis Rams and now calls St. program called RunIt Performance. Charles his home. of the best high school running backs in Harris was one of those power running and around St. Louis. backs who delivered punishment to any de- “This was a great event,” said former fender that dared to enter his path. Rams offensive tackle Orlando Pace. “I He has since evolved into a trainer, men- wish I had something like this when I was tor and coach and is teaching youth and high in high school.” school football players what it really takes to Pace was among several NFL players in at- succeed. tendance, and shared inspiring words to the Harris’s high school coach, Jack Helm, group at the end of the event. said he was not surprised upon hearing of The showcase put 32 players through a com- Harris’s commitment to the youth in the St. bine style competition, and three athletes left the Charles community. event with top honors. Kirkwood High’s Ramon “What sets Arlen apart is he doesn’t ‘Big Alton earned the top position player award. Lu- League’ anyone,” Helm said. “He just wants theran North’s Ryan Moore earned the top per- to be Arlen, and he has the unique combina- formance award. St. Louis University High’s tion of everything an athlete could be.” Terek Hawkins earned the “beast” award after Helm said he knew Harris since the fourth having the highest cumulative score. grade, taught him in the fifth grade and was Devon Fuller, a competitor at the show- part of the coaching staff for the Downing- case and leading rusher at Troy High School town Whippets, a large high school in the said he was inspired by Arlen Harris, and was committed to following his dreams of Chester, Pennsylvania area. playing football. Helm said Harris did things that no one “I’ve never been trained in such a de- could coach. Records reflect Harris ran for manding environment,” Fuller said. “I’m over 4,700 yards for the Whippets and scored just used to running people over, and it 60 touchdowns. was really cool to have been trained by a “He has always been that kinda kid. pro.” Whatever ‘it’ is, Arlen has it,” Helm said. Harris closed out the day not with a fi- Harris’s first mission was to assem- nal farewell but with a commitment to be ble the right group of leaders, including there for these athletes if needed. Lindenwood Lions running back Denodus He pointed out this was simply day one O’Bryant, and he started his own youth of the rest of their football career. training program called RunIt Perfor- “There is no one sheet of paper that can list mance. a bunch of steps required to succeed,” Harris On Sunday, Jan. 29, Harris held the first said. “You have to live it, you have to train running back showcase, which featured 32 and only you set your limitations.” Page 12 News Feb. 8, 2012 GOP Loft

Continued from Page 2 ity and wealth. He said all son was gay. and a father. Continued from Page 1 “Grab and Go is always a Bella was diagnosed at people need to work, pass She questioned that aspect Rick Santorum then picked Over the years, the Loft has shorter wait than the other birth with trisomy-18, also 12 years of of his candi- up the reigns by stating it is been somewhat of a campus options. It’s really conve- known as Edwards disease. primary and dacy because a, “public policy difference; chameleon, changing its col- nient,” said junior Esther This genetic disease designs second a r y she had heard “The people of Mis- not a personal attack.” ors from a recreational area three copies of the 18th chro- education from her Gusov. souri have not been Santorum explained during with basketball courts, to a mosome, instead of just two. and marry son he hated Pfremmer said they will meeting center, to a place for According to WebMd.com, before they forgotten.” gays, in ref- the Missouri visit that Mis- continue to improve on the spiritual groups and more, trisomy-18 causes defects pro-create. erence to re- souri was a swing state, and Loft as they go and will get before eventually becoming such as delayed brain devel- T h e s e -Rick Santorum marks San- votes counted here more than feedback from students to the home to Grab and Go. opment and deficiencies in comments 2012 GOP candidate torum made other parts of the country. see what is and isn’t working. Each dining center is de- the digestive and respiratory came after in past media He said that Missouri used to The regular Monday signed to give students a dif- systems. a public ap- interviews. be a state that was flourished through Friday hours of op- “She gave us quite a scare,” pearance Karen San- ferent experience and func- with jobs and manufacturing eration will remain the same, Santorum said. “She’s ex- just two torum an- tional options to fit within but has seen a decrease in with students still being able pected to make a full recov- weeks ago swered the their schedules. Perhaps re- ery.” that had a question that those areas. locating breakfast into one to get in, grab what they The former senator gave mother expressing she felt her husband does not hate “The people of Missouri central location will make need and get back on the go his three key elements to guilty of her support of San- anyone but that he believes in have not been forgotten,” for a better, more stream- between the hours of 7 a.m. America’s future in prosper- torum because her youngest family values with a mother Santorum said. lined system. and 2 p.m. Fiesta

Continued from Page 1 Later in the evening, the event also had a salsa dance contest in which 10 couples competed for a first place prize pack featuring various food and a certificate for winning the event. The largest portion of the night was centered around the dancing contest. The contest began with the 10 couples and was narrowed down to eventually the one winning couple after four rounds of cuts eliminating couples. After each round, the couples would line up in front of the judges’ table, and the results were announced. Amidst the waiting for the results, roars of applause and shouts could be heard for each couple from friends or fans of their dancing. At the beginning of the night, Selena Jones, who also teaches salsa classes in the Commons, along with her part- ner taught the couples the basic salsa steps and then they were sent off to practice prior to the contest. For those not in the contest or who did not win the prize, other food was offered such as nachos, taquitos, churros and slushies. The atmosphere of the fiesta was different from the nor- mal one of the Commons, as the gym’s lights were turned down while laser lights shined brightly throughout the night. A DJ played music in one corner throughout the night, while some danced and some sat at the multiple tables set out with various Latin decorations as centerpieces. Throughout the night, handfuls of students popped into the gym to see what all the lights, cheers and laughter were Legacy photo by Christie Blecher all about. Students in attendance at the Fiesta Latina practice their salsa moves while having a good laugh before the main dance contest takes place.