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NORTHWEST @TheMissourian @NWM_AE @NWMSports @NWMOSTATE MISSOURIAN Thursday nwmissourinews.com January 12, 2017 V92 • N15 Law reform lessens marijuana penalty as we have a good mechanism to JAMES HENDERSON III take care of them otherwise, jail Editor in Chief | @jendersoniii time for minor offenses need to be Punishments for low-level mari- avoided when possible.” juana crimes in Missouri are lax fol- Wood said these small drug lowing lawmakers’ annual revision offenses make up a large portion of state laws. of drug charges in Maryville. Following Missouri lawmak- “I’m going to guess we proba- ers’ comprehensive reform of the bly have 50 plus drug offenses per state’s criminal code, state leg- year ranging anywhere from find- islature elected to eliminate jail ing a roach in an ashtray to sales time and lighten the maximum charges,” Wood said. “Of course fine to $500 for first time offend- we have a lot more of the less- ers carrying 10 grams or less of er ones than the big ones. We do marijuana. see it with some frequency. We Maryville Public Safety Di- see a lot of the misdemeanor stuff rector Keith Wood said this was processed through our municipal an attempt to balance punishment court and paraphernalia charges.” and crime. Wood said while this will “Some of the punishments change the court proceedings, it will for crimes under the old system not necessarily change the way law weren’t appropriate for the of- enforcement address marijuana. fense so it was an attempt to fix University Police Chief Clar- that,” Wood said. ence Green said he agreed that law While the possession of any enforcement should still take all amount of marijuana in Missouri law violations seriously, but the will still result in criminal charg- new law may change what law en- es and proceedings, the crime will forcement does upon the discovery now be considered a class D mis- of a small amount of marijuana. demeanor, carrying smaller long “What you may see is a change term consequences. in our approach to where we can SOURCE: MISSOURI CRIMINAL CODE ALEXANDRA MELO-MORA | NW MISSOURIAN “I think we have a lot more do things in a more efficient man- However, in an interview with rest,” Viets said. “Strangely they may. They may and they can, people in our corrections sys- ner,” Green said. “Instead of hav- tem that are there for nonviolent, ing to take someone into custo- the Columbia Missourian, attorney enough, you can be arrested for and some still will.” low-level drug offenses that we dy, we can just issue them a sum- Dan Viets, who helped draft the something that you cannot be sent as a society can do a better job at mons. Most of us in the county bill, said it still does allow for ar- to jail for. However, we hope and helping, rather than having them practice this already but this will rest by law enforcement offi cers. trust that most police officers will locked up,” Wood said. “As long make it the norm.” “It still does allow for an ar- not make a full custody arrest, but SEE MARIJUANA | A5 NEWS BRIEF Maryville City Council discusses tax, license hearing for The Palms Maryville City Council set Another argument was that a a date for long awaited court permanent tax could scare voters. proceedings of a local bar and In the end, the council decided worked on a confl icting new pro- to discuss it with the citizens of posal at its Monday meeting. Maryville and continue the con- A topic discussed was the versation at the next meeting. Palms hearing. The date for the McDanel, meanwhile, will hearing is offi cially Jan. 18 at 6 write up different versions of or- p.m. dinances for the council to review The case is based on the vi- at the next meeting. The ordi- olations of city code 600. The hearing will be conducted by the nances being drafted for the CIP city council, with members of the tax include a 10 year, and a 20 council acting as both the judge year expiration to go along with and jury for the case. the no sunset plan. “It’s essentially an admin- He noted there will be no ALEXIS GEISERT | NW MISSOURIAN istrative hearing where the city change to the tax citizens pay, Maryville City Airport is working with the Nevada-based company Hue Labs to help the airport with marketing techniques. council acts as the judge and ju- which is a half cent sales tax. The ry for any potential violations only difference would be voters Local airport seeks awareness that may have happened,” McDa- would not have to reapprove the nel said. “They can choose to in- tax every 10 years. voke a suspension, or irrevoca- “We have a 20-year capital tions, or simply a warning or take plan that has a lot of projects out- no action based on the facts that er for the Mozingo website.” The development of the new lined with capital needs, like a ANNA HASTERT are presented.” This past year, the airport website for the airport began in No- road infrastructure, city facilities, News Editor | @AnnaHasDirt At the city council meeting closed from June through Novem- vember and will be completed by Jan. 9, City Manager Greg Mc- trails and drainage,” McDanel Maryville city officials are ber for the runway renovation proj- mid-February, at the latest. Danel proposed a new way to re- said. “There’s just a lot of capital working to increase the aware- ect. The project, costing $3.1 mil- Heiland said the city also looks new the Capital Improvement improvement needs. The city al- ness of an underutilized airport lion, included repairs to 4,000 lin- to create awareness of the airport Projects (CIP) Sales Tax. ways has expenditures and capi- through various marketing and re- ear feet of the runway and the im- through other avenues. McDanel proposed to make tal items to accomplish.” construction efforts. plementation of new runway lights “We’re developing an offi cial the sales tax a no sunset law in- The fi nal matter discussed Maryville Assistant Manager and a wind sock. Facebook page, as well as a Twit- stead of renewing it for another was the Transient Tax, or bed tax, Ryan Heiland said the city approved Heiland said the project prompt- ter and Instagram,” Heiland said. 10 years. A no sunset law means that was approved on the Novem- a contract with Hue Labs, a technol- ed the development of a website. “People take a lot of great pictures that the law made for the tax ber ballot. wouldn’t have to be limited to a ogy company based out of Nevada, “When we were going through out there (at the airport), and we The bed tax is a fi ve per- set number of years, and instead to build a website for the Northwest this airport shutdown, with the just want a place for people to be cent surcharge on all hotel stays would be in place indefi nitely. Missouri Regional Airport. new runway, we really wanted to able to share their photos of them to help fund the new Northwest The proposal was the only topic “We’ve done another project be able to highlight the airport and fl ying and at the airport. We’ve had budgeted at the meeting the coun- Multipurpose Complex to be with Hue Labs before, for Mozin- all the amenities it has,” Heiland a lot of success with Mozingo do- cil did not approve. built on Northwest’s campus. go,” Heiland said. “We went through said. “And a website is one of the ing online marketing.” Many arguments for the no The tax will offi cially take a Request for Proposal (RFP) pro- easiest ways to do that. So we con- Heiland said the city will also sunset law. Council members ar- effect April 1. The council not- cess to develop the website for Moz- tinue to have a working relation- market the airport through other, pi- gued that times change, and the ed the tax will have neither effect ingo, and we ended up selecting Hue ship with Hue Labs from Mozin- lot centric avenues. people’s feelings about it could on Maryville citizens nor visitors, Labs for that project. (We’re) very go. They gave us a great quote to too. unless they stay in a hotel. satisfi ed with what they put togeth- develop a new website.” SEE AIRPORT | A5 New conceal carry, stand your ground laws go into eff ect last June after stating his concern she uses deadly force to save them- panded in the passing of this bill Green said. “I, along with many ANTHONY PROCOPIO ROSS with individuals with criminal of- selves or others around them. by allowing invited guests to use other chiefs, have concern with Chief Reporter | @AnthonyProcRoss fenses carrying a concealed fire- Junior John Lachowsky is a fi rm deadly force against intruders in the new law. Someone who would Missouri residents now hol- arm that would otherwise be de- believer in the Second Amendment, someone else’s home. This part have been prevented from carry- ster a new reality in gun control, nied a permit. The House and but also believes in the process of of the legislation will take effect ing a concealed weapon under the spurred by one of many changes Senate voted to override Nixon’s earning a permit. Oct. 14. old law now would be permitted. that have taken effect after the start veto last September. The expand- “In general, I think that conceal In the Sept. 22 issue of the Eliminating the training piece of of this year. ed right to conceal and carry took and carry has good intentions,” La- Missourian, University Police the law, along with increasing au- Senate Bill 656 allows Missouri effect Jan. 1. chowsky said. “It gets a bad repu- Chief Clarence Green said he does thorization, creates a danger for residents 19 and over to carry con- A “Stand Your Ground” right tation because of the violent crimes not agree with the new law. law enforcement offi cers.” cealed weapons without a permit, is included in this bill, which states that can be directly associated with “I, along with the Missouri Po- training or a background check. that when a person feels threatened, conceal and carry.” lice Chief’s Association, supported Gov. Jay Nixon vetoed the bill the law protects the person if he or The Castle Doctrine was ex- the law prior to the veto override,” SEE CONCEAL | A5 call 660.215.3024 or The Test You Want to Fail text 660.254.3399 311 East 3rd Street Maryville, Open Monday and Thursday 10a-3p and by appointment AN INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER SINCE 1914. PLEASE RECYCLE NORTHWEST MISSOURIAN NEWS A2 January 12, 2017 College students Rue closing of local retail store employees will be losing their jobs DARCIE BRADFORD and the store will be completely Managing Editor | @darcie_jeanne_7 empty by Jan. 13. Several people lost their jobs Junior Mettie Steiner said she after Rue 21 permanently closed was surprised to see the store close. DARCIE BRADFORD | NW MISSOURIAN its doors Jan. 7. “I am just really disappointed Rue 21 offi cially closed its doors Saturday, Jan. 7, due to a combination of a decrease in sales and the building’s lease ending. Northwest junior and assistant that they are closing,” Steiner said. manager at Rue 21 Kayleigh Pere- “They are a really good place to go grine said the store was forced to and shop with your friends and it’s close after a decrease in sales. something that a lot of people are “It’s mostly just sales; we have familiar with.” not made sales like the company Nodaway County Econom- has planned to in the last year,” ic Development Executive Direc- Peregrine said. “They were going tor Josh McKim said they did not to give us another year but coin- foresee Rue 21 closing, but the cidentally the lease is up in Janu- building that formerly housed Rue ary. The building we rent only does 21 should not be vacant long. three-year leases and they only “The real estate fi rm that man- wanted to give us one more year, ages that building is seeking new not three.” clients. We can’t tell you when Peregrine said employees were they fi nd someone, but they are ac- shocked when told the store was tively seeking new clients and we going to be closing. are working with them to bring “They didn’t take it hard. They in additional prospects,” McKim weren’t mad, they were just sur- said. “We don’t see that building prised and a little sad. A lot of them being empty for very long. It is a are students who live off-campus prime location and the real estate and have to pay bills. It’s going to fi rm is very motivated.” be rough on them for sure.” McKim said the loss of any Peregrine said she was shocked business is never a great time for as well by the news that the store the community, but he does not would be closing. SOURCE | NWMISSOURI.EDU JAMES CHRISTENSEN | NW MISSOURIAN “I had just become an assis- foresee any negative impact. tant manager at the end of August “We hate to see any of our Donations to University allow so I was taking it head on, ready businesses close,” McKim said. to work my hardest and then I was “We want to make sure we have as told in November that we were much of a robust shopping experi- closing and I cried, I really did,” ence as we can in Maryville. It is a students to obtain grant money Peregrine said. “I’ve worked here possibility that one business clos- since November of 2015. It’s a ing could be negative for others, great place. I love the culture and but we don’t want, or like seeing, programs goals, according to the Pay it Forward Funds’ informa- the atmosphere here and it really any of these businesses close. It ANTHONY PROCOPIO ROSS Pay it Forward Funds online in- tion page states “student success did take me by surprise.” is something we will bounce back Chief Reporter | @AnthonyProcRoss formation graphic. is not only focusing on academ- According to Peregrine, all from and be able to adjust to.” Northwest’s Pay it Forward Senior Assistant Director ic success, but on relationships, • RESIDENTIAL GLASS REPLACEMENT • SAFE SERVICING • Committee offers students funds of Federal and State Programs perspectives and well-being that S S R T in reassurance that they will pay Amee Wilmes said students will allows students to gain from their O O T R it forward in the future. not pay back the loan monetari- experience at Northwest and the OPERA E FRO as aTn heem perroggernacmy fbuengda nlo iann 2w0i0th8 ltye.e V-roulnu nPtaeye ri tw Foorrkw aatr tdh Fe ocoodm Pmaint-- pthraotg rwamill ish ae lfpo rsmtu odfe innttse rsvuecncteioend S & 114 W. 5th NTS ae d$ 7d5u el itmo iat.d Idti thiaosn asiln fcuen dexs pcaonmd-- ttreyr,, tohreg Tanalieznatti Done veevloenptms eannt dC eonf-- not oSntulyd ennotws mbuayt ianp tphley ffuotru rae v.”a- OR Maryville, MO • A ing into the account from Uni- fi ce events will suffi ce as pay- riety of needs including required O U ment instead. D T versity board members. medication, unexpected trav- GARAGE E-mail: mgMPl@hoobmnilaee:r: y66v66i00ll..e55g882l2a..3s9s10a33n10dlock.com O GLASS da epnltEa Acxefef caouirntsi v Stehu eeS eNPcaircyekt aeirtry s oFonof rh wSoaltdruds- fpsoaerirdwie“. anI“rfcTd ew’h f[eeoly ord awtonh i]ela lisp ttv’pusir dsaoie tvln eweta ,”iratn h Wi‘ npfii galnm yea xenis--t euelvc aaetlxiuopaneteandls eoesxn p aaen cndas seae.n bRyy e hcqiaugsehese tbrsa seaidrse-. • COMPLETE LOCK SMITH SERVICES • LOCKOUTS • MIRRORS • Committee. Alongside the Pay it Forward cial aid and go over their fi nan- “The program is intended Fund, the Pay it Forward Food cial aid to see if there are things to assist students who are strug- Pantry is another way the Pay it they could do to help the student gling fi nancially while engag- Forward Committee is contribut- there. We have also had budget- ing them in available resources ing to help the student. It really ing to university students’ well- to be successful fi nancially, so- depends on the individual’s sit- being. The pantry recently re- cially and academically,” Nick- uation and what they’re asking ceived a $5,000 dollar secret san- erson said. for.” ta donation. Removing barriers that limit Most of the fund will go to- Questions about donating Maryville the opportunity to achieve high- ward hose students in the low to the fund or the pantry may er education, therein creating eq- to middle income group to as- email be directed to foodpan- 120 S. Main St. | 660.582.7159 uity for all students is one of the sist with higher education. The [email protected]. 1621 S. Main St. | 660.562.2000 Equal Housing Lender. Member FDIC. 160267 4/16 714 N DEPOT (cid:129) MARYVILLE, MO (660)562-0025 tune-ups, heating & ac repair, Missouri state inspectors, brakes, computer diagnostics, fuel injection, suspension & steering, electrical, systems clean NORTHWEST MISSOURIAN NEWS January 12, 2017 A3 Voss expands on student learning through technology ceive this award because whenever KATIE STEVENSON you get an award for teaching or re- Chief Reporter | @Katiesue_62442 search, or teaching and research as Assistant Professor of Histo- this one was, it is a great validation ry Robert Voss was recognized by of myself as a professor.” Northwest for his use of digital his- The department decided to pres- tory in the classroom. ent the award to Voss in the way it did Voss was awarded the Fall 2016 in hopes to get the students more in- Excellence in Learning, Teaching volved and allow them to see the their and Technology Award by the Di- professor’s hard work recognized. rector of the Learning and Teaching “We did what we called a Center Darla Runyon. crash-the-class to present the Voss said digital history is an in- award,” Runyon said. “We brought tegral part of his teaching method. the associate provost for graduate “Digital history is getting us, studies in, the associate provost as students and historians, to think and dean of the College of Arts and outside the confi nes of text so it Sciences in and then the chair of is not just about writing papers or the humanities department. (Voss) books,” Voss said. “Textbooks can had no idea we were coming, so be pretty confi ning when it comes at the very beginning of the class to what we do. History doesn’t have we all went in and yelled ‘stop the to be shown in a linear fashion like class,’ and gave him the award to it is in textbooks, and digital histo- make it something different and ry allows us to step outside those special.” confi nes. Digital history allows us Voss’ next plans for using dig- to construct digital displays such ital history in his classes will entail as interactive timelines that can in- creating a valid online publication clude things like videos, images or in hopes to further spread the word links to other pages and engage the of digital history and the uses it has. user more than a normal textbook “Our next project that my- usually can.” Runyon said the award aims to self and Dr. Gilley are working to- highlight good teaching technique and wards is an interactive undergrad- bring those techniques to the forefront uate research journal in the hu- for faculty and students to see. manities, and we are going to call “How Dr. Voss ended up getting it ‘Scholastica,’” Voss said. “It will this award is that (the Learning and be an online publication that al- Teaching Center) offers Lunch and lows for digital history to be writ- DYLAN COLDSMITH | NW MISSOURIAN Learn events for faculty, and at one Assistant Professor of History Robert Voss was awarded the Fall 2016 Excellence in Learning, Teaching and Technology award ten and displayed. Some really ex- of these events Voss gave a presenta- by the director of Learning and Teaching Center Darla Runyon, for his use of digital history in the classroom. citing things are happening in the tion over his digital history project,” fi eld of history and digital history ated the work he was doing and how also known as excellence awards, to they gave me this award,” Voss said. Runyon said. “The presentation was outside of writing research papers quite good and we liked what he he was doing it.” faculty in the past. However, the de- “They gave me this award during and the traditional projects you’d was doing, so the offi ce decided that Runyon is no stranger to giving partment decided to do something one of my classes which was some- normally see. It is just my hopes to we wanted to present him with this awards, as the department used to new when awarding Voss his award. thing very different and surpris- be able to keep working to expand award, to show him that we appreci- host luncheons to deliver E awards, “I was caught off guard when ing to me. I was very honored to re- the use of digital history.” Ninety-seven employees recognized for employment milestones but most of them center on the the institution itself does recognize KATIE STEVENSON teaching and learning experiences.” that we have accomplished some- Chief Reporter | @Katiesue_62442 The recognition from the Uni- thing in relation to the institution.” Northwest professors Elyssa versity came as a form of validation Some of the fondest memories Ford and James Eiswert were among of all the hard work Ford and other Ford has from her fi ve years at North- the 97 Northwest employees recog- employees were putting in. west are focused on her students as nized for their work at the University. “As faculty, we spend so much they grew and succeeded both inside Members of Northwest’s Hu- time preparing for our classes, ad- and outside of the University. man Resources department recog- justing the classes each semester to “I have really enjoyed working nized employees who had attained best fi t the needs and interest of stu- with my students and then seeing milestone years of service at the dents, spending time on our own re- the success they have after gradua- University Dec. 20. search and focusing on universi- tion,” Ford said. “It is always won- Ford, who has been working at ty and community activities,” Ford derful to receive an email about an the University for fi ve years, was said. “It is nice that Northwest takes exciting new job or the completion drawn to the University because of the time to recognize our work. I es- of a graduate program.” the possibilities and growth it offered pecially appreciate that Northwest In the end, what draws Eiswert for her career. invites all faculty and staff to attend back each year is the unity that he has “Northwest was looking for these recognition events, because it experienced at Northwest between someone to teach my specifi c spe- shows how they value all employ- staff members. cialties: women’s history, modern ees, not just those celebrating mile- “Northwest is an institution that U.S. history and public history,” stone anniversaries.” is really committed and it takes stu- Ford said. “In the academic world, it While the recognition of his ser- dents seriously,” Eiswert said. “We is unusual to fi nd a job that fi ts you vice was greatly appreciated, Eiswert really have a good sense of how to so exactly, so perfectly.” believes that the best form of recog- design programs and support net- Eiswert has worked at North- nition is his students’ achievements. west for 25 years and for him, the “I appreciate the University works to help facilitate student suc- best thing about working at North- in recognizing all the faculty and cess, and I think we do a remark- west are the connections that he has staff who have serviced the institu- ably good job in attempting to meet formed with students and faculty. tion and that comes in many ways the needs of students. In addition, “I have developed great re- including being recognized by the Northwest is a remarkable institu- lationships with colleagues, staff University,” Eiswert said. “The best tion in that it develops a communi- members and so forth and I cherish recognition, though, is just seeing ty and a sense of belonging for fac- all of those relationships,” Eiswert our students succeed and the joy ulty and staff members. The clichés, said. “Northwest has been a very, in their faces as they are learning like Bearcat family and Bearcat na- very good place to work and I have something new. That’s the recogni- tion, are all attempts to articulate the NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE enjoyed my many years here. 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Visit us online for a complete listing of our daily prayer schedule. www.conceptionabbey.org/guests Hope Lutheran Church NORTHWEST MISSOURIAN OPINION A4 January 12, 2017 OUR VIEW: Training before conceal and carry is not too much to ask Great news this month for gun or to save people around them. aware of how to use it, but what sit- fending? tant. If you are a law-abiding citi- fanatics: 19-year-olds are now al- There is an interesting paradox uation is appropriate to use it. There is too great of a risk. zen who does not have any serious lowed to conceal and carry without about the conservative ideology. The Pulse shooting was a terri- University Police Chief Clar- mental health concerns, you have training, a background check or a Conservative ideology opposes the ble tragedy. However, the situation ence Green and the Missouri Police nothing to worry about. permit. death penalty. However, if someone would have been much worse if the Chief’s Association agreed with the The liberals are not trying to Terrible news for people in fa- is attempting to break in their homes citizens inside all had weapons and original veto. take away your guns. They are try- vor of gun regulations: 19-year-olds in the middle of the night, they spon- began shooting. He believes the new law poses a ing to keep them out of the hands are now allowed conceal and car- taneously become the judge, jury People were drunk and the mu- threat to civilians as well as law en- of people who want to do bad ry without training, a background and executioner. sic was blaring. The whole scene forcement offi cers. things with them. check or a permit. According to Legalmatch, the was pure chaos. While the right to bear arms is Someone with a violent and Senate bill 656 was previously most common charges for breaking Had 12 of those victims pulled protected by the Constitution, it is impulsive history should not be al- vetoed, but the Missouri House and and entering is less than a year in jail out guns, who is the shooter? How important to remember one person’s lowed to carry a lethal weapon in a Senate voted to overrule that deci- and criminal fi nes, not death. were they to tell who the good guys rights cannot infringe on another’s. busy supermarket. sion and pass the bill into a law. Conceal and carry without a per- and bad guys were? This means while one person The new conceal and carry law This bill was created in support mit or training is alarming and for More lives would have been lost may hold the right to bear arms, he is alarming. We stand by the origi- of Stand Your Ground, a right that good reason. that night. Furthermore, when cops or she cannot infringe on another’s nal veto. A background check, train- states citizens have the option to use People who are carrying a le- arrive to the scene, how are they to right of speech, assembly or life. ing and a permit should be required deadly force if they feel threatened thal weapon should not only be fully tell who is attacking and who is de- Background checks are impor- to conceal and carry. COLIN VAUGHN | NW MISSOURIAN It may be a new year, but there is not a new you be blessed with favors from the sons. Why wait? journey will only set you back. gods. If they did not keep their They may not prioritize their No matter what your resolu- There are a few things you can promises, they would end up on goals high enough in their lives, tion is, you should start working do to help yourself set and achieve the gods’ bad sides. they may not make specifi c enough towards it as soon as you can. your goals. ALY BAKER It was traditional in Roman cul- goals, they may not have a support By waiting until the New Year, Think about what is impor- A&E Reporter ture to offer sacrifi ces to gods and system or they may just not be- Monday or the end of your pack, tant to you and what you want to @alybakeacake with early Christians to look back lieve they can stick to it. you are just cheating yourself out change. Make a specifi c and mea- on their mistakes on New Year’s Today, New Year’s resolutions of extra time to complete your New Year’s resolutions are Eve during a church service. are just used as a way for us to further goal. surable goal and hold yourself ac- overrated and a waste of your time. History.com continues to report push off the habits we should already Why wait until a whole new countable. According to History.com, the that as many as 45 percent of Amer- be taking care of. year to do something to bet- Tell your friends or fami- concept of New Year’s resolutions icans make New Year’s resolutions Common New Year’s resolu- ter yourself? If your resolution is ly members your goal so they can has been around for over 4,000 but only eight percent of those peo- tions include losing weight, eating something you really care about, help hold you accountable too. years, but not exactly in the way we ple successfully reach their goals. healthier, quitting smoking and sav- you should begin working on it No matter what time of the year use them today. A lot of us would be on the Bab- ing more/spending less money. immediately. it is, what day of the week it is or Babylonians used resolutions ylonian gods’ bad sides. It is a good Too often I hear people say, The goals people set for their to promise the gods they would re- thing we just make these promises “I’ll start working out after the New New Year’s resolutions are great how many cigarettes you have left pay any debts and return any ob- to ourselves now. Year,” “I’ll start eating healthy on goals. It is important to set obtain- in your pack, do yourself a favor jects they had borrowed. If they People do not stick with their Monday,” or, “I’ll stop smoking af- able goals for yourself to grow as and start reaching toward your goal kept these promises, they would resolutions for a multitude of rea- ter I fi nish this pack of cigarettes.” a person, but waiting to start your now, whatever it may be. Let’s stop ‘shacking up’ and start loving ourselves the consequences after shacking? emotional insecurities or to fi ll a ing in the world. When you truly or set a new goal to become the best Last semester’s article “Shacker’s void. Going around from body to love who you are nobody can ever version of you possible. Then when etiquette” disappointed me. Northwest body for 10 minutes of pleasure take that away from you. you are genuinely happy with who is a beautiful university with great ac- will eventually catch up with you After hitting rock bottom my you are, someone special will come ademic and athletic programs, yet we when you hit rock bottom from freshman year of college from being along. When you fi nd another soul ANGELA LUNA put out an article encouraging others to feeling dirty and worthless. involved with the partying lifestyle, who is equally as goofy, spontane- Contributing Columnist put themselves in a situation to be used How can so-called feminists I was absolutely disgusted with the ous and challenges you to be a bet- @TheMissourian as a piece of trash. preach what they stand for if they al- person I became. ter version of yourself, then that is Shacking. The word alone makes Returning to the consequenc- low themselves to throw their bod- After transferring to North- when you have got it right. me cringe. For those not familiar es- I am not talking about preg- ies under someone they met at a frat west, I decided to change my life- Allowing the right person to with the term, it can be summed up nancy and STDs. house? style and really fall in love with enter your own weird little world as hooking up for a night and then While these are very serious Anyway, my intention is not to the beautiful life God had before is one the most breathtaking things dipping out before the sun rises. consequences that should not be judge but to motivate. This genera- me. Channel your energy toward anyone can have. Find someone Growing up, we see movies taken lightly, the emotional as- tion needs to learn how to love. By your goals, education and people who not only respects you, but who showing college as a drunken fest pects after sleeping with someone that I do not mean you need to fi nd who want to build you up and I can also makes a trip to Hyvee a blast. where we do not remember who or are also serious and should be con- a person to love; you need to truly guarantee you will feel so much These are the things we should what we did the night before. Sounds sidered. love yourself. better. be talking about to college students. like a blast right? It has become a form of self- Loving who you are as God Travel the world, audition for a Our body is a temple and we should But do those movies talk about validation to cover up someone’s made you is the most amazing feel- role in the play, join an organization save it for the one who matters. F NORTHWEST F A MISSOURIAN T S An Independent Student Newspaper since 1914. 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They come in AIRPORT “When you’re looking for a of it,” Heiland said. “Certainly, we “I think, generally, most people here and they work a 16-hour day, CONTINUED FROM A1 restaurant, you Google it,” Hei- want pilots to know that we’re here don’t understand the importance of from sunup to sundown. That alone, land said. “And if your business and that they can use this airport. So an airport in their community,” En- and there’s three to four crop dusters “There’s something new we is not tied into Google Maps, then you have the pilot’s aspect of it, just sminger said. “I think most people here at a time. Then the pilots stay in just installed; it’s called AWAS,” the person searching doesn’t know being able to attract new and exist- think it’s kind of a rich guy’s hobby, hotels and eat here. I mean, it makes Heiland said. As a component of you exist. So it’s kind of like that ing pilots. Then there’s the website and it’s not. I also think people think really, really good economic sense. Automated Weather Observing for airports. Through METAR, we and social media, the community as- it’s not a very safe way to travel, and The town’s not going to grow if the System (AWAS) there is another pop up on pilot’s radar and we can pect. The conference room is real- it is. You kind of have to look past airport’s not taken care of; it’s just a acronym, Meteorological Auto- advertise our gas prices and spe- ly nice; it has free wifi and audio/vi- that, go out to the airport and hang matter of fact.” mated Weather Observation Ser- cial events. They can also see cur- sual equipment in it. It’s an amenity around. It’s kind of a way of life.” In other efforts to better involve vice (METAR). Through METAR, rent weather conditions for the of the airport that not a lot of people Ensminger said the airport is an- the community, the Hawk Road Fly- pilots have an app on their phone area, so that will be a big help know about.” other gateway into the community, ers invite the public to attend a Chili so when they’re out flying around with flight planning.” Member of the Airport Advi- and allows the community to grow. Fly-In at the airport Jan. 21 from 11 and looking for gas or another air- Heiland said the marketing strat- sory Board and local pilot Ed En- “For example, every spring a.m. to 2 p.m. The city invites the port, we show up on that map.” egies are designed to attract more sminger said the new marketing and summer, six or eight crop dust- public to attend a ribbon-cutting cer- Heiland said METAR is similar traffi c, as well as different traffi c. strategies will help community ers come in here,” Ensminger said. emony for the new runway, at the to the services provided by Google, “There’s the pilot aspect of it members understand the impor- “And those guys are burning 60 gal- airport Jan. 27. and is one of the bigger marketing CONCEAL cial.” If Northwest still chooses to ban concealed weapons, it will have to in- CONTINUED FROM A1 stall metal detectors and employ armed Green explained Northwest’s pol- guards at every entrance to each cam- icies regarding weapons on campus. pus buildings. “The law allows for students to car- University Policy on fi rearms and ry concealed only after being authorized weapons on campus, according to the by the governing board of the universi- university website, allows for student- ty or college,” Green said. “The law on owned weapons to be stored at the college campuses has not changed, as University Police Department and are well as our policy of not allowing weap- accessible to those students 24 hours ons on campus, other than in the Uni- a day, seven days a week. Weapons versity weapons storage area.” must immediately be taken off cam- Senate Bill 731 repeals the con- pus once picked up and immediate- cealed carry legislation that states, “a ly returned to University Police once concealed carry permit does not allow brought back to campus. a person to carry concealed fi rearms Missouri residents still cannot into any higher education institution conceal and carry fi rearms in plac- without the consent of the governing es such as courthouses, jails, polling body of the institution or a school offi - places or buildings that post ‘no guns’ at their doors. Happy Hour Monday - Friday: 3-6pm Watch Live Bearcat Games Outdoor Patio and Games Carry-out Available Daily Lunch Specials Available! Monday- Saturday: 11am-close 130 N Depot Street, Maryville (660)582-5676 SOURCE: WWW.SENATE.MO.GOV ALEXANDRA MELO-MORA | NW MISSOURIAN that banned anyone with a felony “What I think needs to be im- MARIJUANA drug conviction from receiving food pacted to really help at the college CONTINUED FROM A1 stamps as well. level is if you get a drug charge that Green said a majority of peo- still impacts your fi nancial aid,” Discount Repeat offenses are still consid- 620 N Main St, Mon- SAT ple affected by small drug charges Green said. “So a change at the fed- ered class A misdemeanors, which are college students or people fall- eral level would be needed to really could yield a maximum fi ne of Maryville,MO ing in the 18 to 24 year age bracket. impact college students. But it will TOBACCO & CIGARETTES 5AM- 1AM $2,000 and up to a year in jail. The restructure of the criminal While some may fear lax marijuana help to not have something hanging 64468 GAS SUNDAY laws may yield higher use in this age over their heads so they can contin- code also eliminated the prior and BEER/LIQUOR persistent drug offender law. This group, Green said he does not ex- ue to focus on their studies.” (660) 251-5009 6AM-12AM law allowed for judges on a third pect that to be a problem and instead As marijuana continues to be a LOTTERY believes this group will receive the hot button issue across the nation, felony drug-related conviction to most benefi ts from the changes. pushes for medicinal and recreation- sentence an offender to life in pris- “I don’t see too much impact al use will stay at the forefront of on without the possibility of pro- on students here at Northwest or the political landscape. While Wood bation or parole. The law revisions also lowered across the country,” Green said. said he thinks full legalization will Pitzenberger Body Shop “I think we have seen marijuana cause more problems than it solves, charges by one-third for fi rst-time use increase a little bit due to the he also sees there are medicinal av- TONY WOOD cultivation and sale of marijuana. legalization of it in nearby states enues of marijuana that can still be Estimator “If you attempt, don’t even but it didn’t increase at the drastic and should be explored. succeed, but you merely attempt rate many thought it might. I don’t “I think there is a lot about mar- to sprout a single seed… If you see too much of an impact as far as ijuana that we as a society don’t take a marijuana seed and lay it more use or more violations. I see know or understand,” Wood said. on a wet paper towel, that is an at- 2711 South Mulberry it more as a positive so we can deal “I used to think there were no me- tempt to cultivate,” Viets said in with people in a different manner, dicinal uses, but as the problem has Maryville, MO 64468 the interview with the Columbia rather than throwing them in jail grown and changed over the past 660.582.4599 Missourian. “So it does not take and leveling a huge fi ne.” few years, I have convinced myself [email protected] much to get a marijuana felony However, Green said true ben- there are some physical ailments under Missouri law.” efi t to college students would come that can be solved or lessened by The revisions eliminated a law from reform at a federal level. marijuana uses.” Offi cials advise residents to brace for possible winter storm F E With a potential winter storm in the forecast • Have extra food and water. I this weekend, county offi cials are advising prepa- • Make sure you have fuel for backup generators. R ration and minimal travel. • If you are low on prescribed medication, refi ll B We Have a Flower For That! Nodaway County could possibly receive them before the storm. S freezing rain, sleet and snow this weekend. Nod- • If you have children, make sure you have all W away County Emergency Management Director needed supplies for them. Christy Forney recommends residents prepare Offi cials will release sheltering information, if 800 572-3066 660 562-3066 E for the worst by making sure to have necessary needed, through social media, Textcaster and local ra- 214 North Main Maryville MO 64468 N www.maryvillefl orists.com supplies, in the case of being stuck at home for dio and television outlets. Forney recommends resi- a couple days: dents keep an eye on the forecast. Blotters for the week of Jan. 12 Maryville Department Dec. 30 Jan. 3 There is an ongoing investiga- There is an ongoing investiga- of Public Safety tion for forgery at the 200 block tion for larceny at the 600 block of Volunteer Avenue. of East Seventh Street. BACK-TO-SCHOOL Dec. 25 There is an ongoing investiga- Dec. 31 There is an ongoing investiga- SPECIAL tion for forgery at the 1000 block A summons was issued to Rob- tion for larceny at the 100 block of East Third Street. ert M. Parson, 17, for driving of North Water. Buy any package and get one while intoxicated, minor in pos- A summons was issued to Chris- session, speeding and no valid Jan. 4 1/2 OFF topher L. Straughn, 38, for ani- driver’s license at the 100 block There is an ongoing investiga- mal neglect at the 200 block of of South Grand. tion for property damage at the West 12th Street. 1200 block of West Crestview. (Equal or lesser value) Jan. 1 Dec. 27 A summons was issued to Tanya Jan. 5 TAN ALL SEMESTER A summons was issued to Spen- R. Herzberg, 35, Clarinda, for There is an ongoing investiga- cer O. Gibson, 21, Fairfax, for driving while intoxicated and tion for tampering with a motor $82.50 failure to register a motor vehi- failure to register a motor vehicle vehicle at the 200 block of South cle, improper display of license at the 1300 block of South Main. Alco. (Buy one 60-Day Unlimited and get one 1/2 off ) plates and failure to maintain proof of insurance at the 100 Jan. 2 There is an ongoing investiga- block of North Alvin. A summons was issued to Fran- tion for tampering with a com- 1 Tan: $5.00 5 Tans: $20.00 cis J. Grout Jr., 45, for habitual puter at the 200 block of North 7 Tans: $25.00 10 Tans: $30.00 Dec. 28 barking dog at the 600 block of Main. A summons was issued to Jenni- East Third Street. 30-Day Unlimited: $35.00 60-Day Unlimited: $55.00 fer A. King, 21, for driving while Jan. 6 intoxicated, failure to maintain There is an ongoing investiga- A summons was issued to Leslie +10% Tan Tax right half of roadway and speed- tion for larceny from a motor ve- W. New, 43, for city code viola- ing at the 500 block of North hicle at the 100 block of North tion at the 200 block of South 108 East Torrance 660.562.3330 Main. Water. Newton. NORTHWEST MISSOURIAN DIVERSIONS A6 January 12 , 2017 UNIVERSITY WELLNESS SERVICES Wellness services provides health education, personal development and counseling, and outpatient clinical Wellness Center services to 800 University Drive Northwest Maryville, MO 64468 Students. Phone: (660) 562-1348 Email: [email protected] S Y S R E N You think you know everything about someone, but you might not O know everything…get tested L The Source Medical Clinic COLIN VAUGHAN | NW MISSOURIAN L 660.215.3024 E T STI / Pregnancy Testing W 2613 S. Main (cid:129) Maryville C & Want to see your comics here? Want to see your E ad here? H Contact the Contact the T R Missourian at Missourian at L nwmadv [email protected] A I @nwmissouri.edu E D H YOUR NAME HERE #ICYMI CROSSWORD By Peter A Collins Rajang, a 48-year-old orangutan, has been caught kissing the bellies of pregnant Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle women through the glass of his enclosure multiple times. The latest time was Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Lewis videoed, and the video went viral. The mother to be in video said Rajang pointed Clues Across to her protruding belly many times, 1. Short tributary of the Seille gesturing at her while standing with his face to the glass. Zoo keepers report that 5. Where you sleep Rajang has a fascination with skin, and 8. Crinkle when a keeper has a brusie, cut or baby 12. Regions bump, Rajang always tries to kiss it. How is that for your daily fi x of adorable? 14. United States 15. Icelandic poetry books 16. Transferred property 18. Electrocardiography 19. From here 20. 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Curving 43. Got up squirrels waltz in to get their sugar fi x. 47. Acceptance 17. Actress Keaton 44. Drenched 49. Semite 24. Deploy 45. N.Y. State capital SUDOKU 50. Detective Ventura 25. Medicine that treats 47. Sampled By MetroCreative 51. Martens animals 48. Tending to an end 56. Small mammal related to 26. We all have it 49. Architectural recess rabbits 27. Greek goddess of the dawn 52. Undergarments 57. Airsick 28. Kevin Smith fi lm “Chasing 53. Ethnic group in China 58. Itinerant __” 54. Reactive structure 59. Has spotted 29. City in India 55. Greek portico 60. Garland 35. Went jogging 61. Search engine 62. Former Knick and Bull SOLUTIONS Curry 63. Student selected components 64. Norwegian island Clues Down 1. Fathers 2. Region 3. The Great Barrier ___ 4. Father HUMANS Norotf hwest January 12, 2017 A7 BECCA BOREN | NW MISSOURIAN Junior Lindsey Walter fi rst knew she wanted to be a teacher in second grade. Even her teacher told her mom that she could do it. Lindsey Walter Community college transfer student looking forward to a fresh start to make the transition easier with the sionally between Maryville and REBECCA BOREN program, First Year Experience. Liv- Kansas City. A&E Editor | @beccalynnboren ing off campus without having made “I remember driving her back up Once the bills start coming in, friends before made it diffi cult for to Maryville one time and we talked the dirty dishes pile up and the laun- Walter to build new relationships. the whole way,” Ladd said. “There dry starts to smell, the allure of mov- “It didn’t feel like it was get- was never a dull moment.” ing out and living semi-independently ting any better or getting easier and Walter is an elementary educa- starts to diminish. I didn’t have any motivation to do tion major who ideally wants to teach Combined with a breakup and anything,” Walter said. third-graders, but is mostly just excit- academic changes, the transition One of the few positive things ed to be in her own classroom. from a community college to a uni- Walter said she felt came out of the “I knew I wanted to be a teach- versity was a rough one for junior past semester was her good grades. er in second grade. I was helping a Lindsey Walter. She was able to keep her focus on friend out in class and my teacher “I knew my plan (before com- school without many distractions. told my mom I would be a teacher ing to Northwest); college sound- “ ed so great. I was passionate about learning sign language. I felt like my I want to spend less time in the life was fi gured out. I didn’t feel any stress,” Walter said. past. I spent too much time last Walter dated her highschool boyfriend for four years. She grew semester trying to fi x everything.... up in the same house her whole life, therefore her life at home was very I just want to move forward.” comfortable. “When I was with Ethan, I felt totally comfortable and completely loved,” Walter said. “At that time I However, Walter wants this se- one day,” Walter said. also had all my friends around.” mester to be different. At fi rst, Walter did not believe Before coming to college, Wal- “I want to spend less time in the her teacher, but the more she tutored ter was involved in tennis, Fellow- past,” Walter said. “I spent too much her friends, the more she started to ship of Christian Athletes and her time last semester trying to fi x every- realize her teacher might be right. church youth group. thing... I just want to move forward.” “Like any other kid, I changed “The hardest part in my life was The spring semester provides an my mind a bunch of times,” Wal- moving here,” Walter said. “As soon opportunity for her to start over and ter said. “However, every time I as I moved here, my whole world get involved in more activities. changed my mind, I always came turned upside down and nothing was “I would tell anyone going back to teaching.” the same.” through a major transition in life that Even before Walter decided on Walter and her boyfriend Wal- it all gets better. Some days it is re- teaching, she had a passion for chil- ter and her boyfriend had been ally good and other days it is real- dren and knew she wanted to work having problems, but the rela- ly bad all over again. But the good with them. tionship offi cially came to an end days start outweighing the bad ones “I love to be around children. shortly after midterms. The move in the end,” Walter said. They are so loving and have so much had added to the strain already One of the resources Walter joy. They are fun to be around,” present in their relationship. used was counseling services at the Walter said. “Ethan and I broke up. I was Wellness Center. One unique thing Walter does living on my own and I wasn’t “There were times I felt like it for children is donating her hair. She anywhere close to where I want- wasn’t helping, but I continued to ed to be at the time. I was living go,” Walter said. “It was good to has donated to Locks of Love and off campus and I wasn’t allowed to have someone who was out of the Wigs for Kids. minor in deaf studies like I wanted situation and unbiased.” “When I was 8-years-old, I do- to,” Walter said. Along with the Wellness Cen- nated my hair for the fi rst time. Since More than anything else, Walter ter, Walter had the support of good then, I have not had a haircut where I felt isolated and alone. friends. Junior Rachel Ladd became didn’t chop off a foot or more of my “Even though I had friends, close with Walter of the course of hair to donate,” Walter said. it would have been easier going last semester. She just made her fi fth donation. through the break up at home be- “Lindsey is one of those people More than anything, Walter cause my parents and sister would that I look forward to seeing because wants other people to know she is have been there for me,” Walter said. she is always so happy,” Ladd said. approachable. When people live on cam- “She has the best stories and she is one “I just want people to know they NAME HERE | NW MISSOURIAN pus, there is an opportunity to make of those people you can count on.” can trust me. I am willing to listen to Even before Walter decided to major in elementary education she knew she wanted friends with a random roommate or The two women live near each anyone at anytime,” Walter said. “I to work with children. Once a month, she volunteers at an aft er school program people down the hall. Northwest tries other at home and car pool occa- want to be there for people.” called KARE through the Wesley Center. ``ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT A8 January 12, 2017 Feature Photo Music lets everyone play to their own beat going on in the world,’” U2 guitar- fi nd enjoyment in literature on its MICHAEL CRIPE ist the Edge said. “Now the world own, the summer’s biggest block- Missourian Reporter | @MikeCripe is a different place.” buster hit, or different mediums of From the newest Ed Sheeran Communicating a particular art. But there are so few people that song on the radio to street perform- feeling or emotion through creativ- fi nd zero enjoyment in music that it ers with their own original content, ity is what art is by nature, but mu- needs its own special term. music surrounds and binds culture sic allows messages to be literally In fact, psychologists at the in a way nothing else can. heard by a mass amount of people. University of Barcelona determined Music has an overwhelm- Better yet, music acts as a time cap- during a study all but about fi ve per- ing presence in media. Every time sule, representing the feeling of an cent of people seemed to physical- Katy Perry drops the slightest hint entire generation of people for all ly react to listening to music when at a new single or album, we see time. Looking back at bands like exposed to a number of different it in our Twitter feeds or we hear Creedence Clearwater Revival or songs. These abnormal cases were about it from our peers. the Rolling Stones, it is easy to see labeled with the term musical anhe- Music has evolved to a point what politics and war can do to in- donia. where it is now part of daily fl uence songwriting. Artist Stevie Wonder was born thought nearly as often as thoughts Music demonstrates its impor- blind, but is a legend among mu- of friends and family. tance to culture because it epito- sicians in the industry. Wonder is When something as freeform mizes what art is at its core, and known for writing and performing as music is circulating in the public does so in a manner that can be en- some of the most iconic songs in constantly, it allows the artists be- joyed by almost anyone. history while still completely un- hind the music to have an infl uence I make the point of drawing a able to see. in how others feel about issues. similarity between one of the most His insight of the resonance of Irish rock band U2 have been popular artists of today with a typ- music in multiple cultures is well known to use politics as a creative ical street performer because be- founded, as it is something he has infl uence in their songwriting in the sides popularity, they are not much used throughout his entire life. past with their hit Sunday Bloody different. Anyone can pick up some “Music is a world within itself; Sunday as an example of protest sticks and learn to play to their own it is a language that we all under- with music. After the results of beat. stand,” Wonder said. the presidential election were an- Music is accessible, combin- Wonder’s point echoes mu- nounced last November, their mu- ing literature and sound to evoke sic’s ability to resonate through- sic took a huge impact when they emotion. These are two simple but out many cultures. decided to delay the album. powerful tools almost anyone has Music is a universal language “We just went, ‘Hold on a sec- at their disposal. This accessibility that touches and connects different ANNASTASIA TUTTLE | NW MISSOURIAN ond, we’ve got to give ourselves a allows for simple and easy connec- cultures every day. As an art form, Squirrels are one the biggest highlights all students at Northwest seem to love. moment to think about this record tion between any two people. it may be one of the most timeless With Northwest being the state’s Arboretum, squirrels inhabit the University’s and about how it relates to what’s There are many that cannot traditions we share. lawn, taking over all trees that cover the campus. THE STROLLER: Your Bearcat wants you to send nudes If you have not been on social media lately, they for? Your best friends. People you trust. and have fun. me something.” get on it. Everywhere you look, there is a new We all have moments we do not feel so hot So if you have never taken a nude but want So send nudes, Bearcats. video that in some way tells you to send nudes. about our bodies and it is never a great feeling. to participate in the fun, what do you do? Send them everywhere…and by every- This Bearcat agrees. Send them nudes. That is when you should fi nd that great lighting You need to fi nd the best angle you feel where I mean to your best friends, not to Nudes: a picture of your naked body you and send some nudes. completely sexy in. your cute co-worker. It is awkward, trust me. send to your bae. Instant confi dence boost when you get the If you do not feel sexy, you can see it in the Even if they do respond with “wow you be- Nudes can be a scary thing to send. “wow your tits look great today” response. No nude. Do not get your face in the photo, just in long in a magazine.” You never know who it could be shown longer are you feeling so crappy about your case it gets sent to that really cute boy or girl Bad days, good days, bizarre days, just send to or what is going to be said about you. Es- body and all the perfect imperfections that you work with. Your coworker was not expect- a nude and wait for the compliments to roll in pecially if you send nudes to bae and you make you, you. ing the nude and if your face is in it, you cannot to help you feel like the sexy human you are. and bae break up. All of a sudden your nudes So do it. Send nudes. I am in a group snap deny it was you. could be everywhere. with all my really great friends and we partici- But hey, maybe they will get the hint like The Stroller has been a tradition since So if nudes are not for bae, then who are pate in free nude Fridays. We take crazy nudes “ope, got a nude… this is obviously telling 1918 and does not refl ect the views of The Northwest Missourian. The Final Case a short story by James Christensen My name is Jake Wells ed with the idea of a new case and this could well be the end to solve. of me. I walk down the sol- “You’ve got yourself the emnly quiet streets of Ce- man,” I said as I stood up from dar Valley, Nebraska toward my desk and went to grab my the last house in the small ru- trench coat and fedora. When ral town to look for someone. I turned around I noticed a The closer I get, I think back copy of the Lincoln Star Jour- to that fateful day, which was nal sitting on my desk. One of just yesterday, which kind of the headlines caught my atten- went like this. tion: “20 people mysterious- “Excuse me?” a very qui- ly vanish from small town!” et woman said, as she peeked As I read the article, it stat- around the old varnished of- ed that people, from the local fice door. How did she get pig farmer to the county sher- STUDENT ACTIVITIES COUNCIL past my secretary? She quick- iff, had just vanished with- JANURARY ly entered my office and took out a trace. This just made the a seat right across from me. EVENTS This young woman,about 20 case even more interesting to years old, had long auburn me. As I lead Mackenzie out hair that reminded me of the of my office, I had a gut feel- color of autumn leaves and ing that she was hiding some- blue eyes with the shine of the thing from me. sea. She was wearing a blue That night I had the gingham dress with a white strangest dream. People I did collar. As I turned my full at- not know surrounded me and tention to her, I noticed that they told me to stay away she had been crying, due to from Cedar Valley or I would 1JA9N Trivia Night for MLK Week her runny mascara. pay the consequences. 8pm @ Union Ballroom “Would you like my hand- The next day I woke up ear- kerchief?” I offered as I ly to catch the train to Cedar pulled it out of my suit pock- Valley to do a little bit of inves- 2JA0N Movie Night - Suicide Squad et. As she dabbed her eyes, I tigating into all of the strange was more anxious than a race- disappearances. When I got off 8pm @ Union Boardroom horse on race day to hear the of the train, the general feel- new case. I had just finished a ing of the town was like an old huge case and I was looking 2JA5N Kyle Maynard Lecture for a new adventure. When ghost town that had been aban- doned long ago. As I walked she was finished drying her 7 pm @ Charles Johnson Theater up the street, I did not see any- eyes she took a deep breath one, not even a stray cat in one and began her story. of the alleys. I walked into the 2JA6N Neon Zumba Lake“.M Iy livnea mine thise sMmaacllk etonwzine nearest store and found noth- 9pm @ Union Ballroom of Cedar Valley, which is about ing but dust that was at least an twenty miles north from here. eighth of an inch thick. I pro- I need your help, Mr. Wells! ceeded to check the rest of the My father has disappeared and stores on the main street and all Join us for our weekly meeting I need your help to fi nd him!” I found was more dust and lots 5 pm every Thursday in the Union Boardroom As she continued, I was excit- of cobwebs. For more information email: [email protected] or call: 660.562.1226 NORTHWEST MISSOURIAN SPORTS JUMPS January 12, 2017 A9 graduate assistant in 1999 when the DORREL team won the second of its back-to- CONTINUED FROMA12 back national titles, and completed his master’s degree at Northwest in The famed coach is no strang- 2000. er to the spotlight: amassing 13 sea- Dorrel also served coaching sons with the team while serving as stints at Dakota State University the offensive line coach, offensive in South Dakota and William Jew- coordinator and head coach. ell College in Missouri before be- Dorrel’s full-time coaching ten- ing appointed offensive line coach ure began in 2005. at Northwest. Since then Northwest pieced to- After returning to the Bearcats’ gether a 154-20 record, nine MIAA coaching scene in 2004, Dorrel championships and a collection of spent three years as the offensive four national titles (2009, 2013, line coach. 2015, 2016). In 2007, Dorrel was promot- Following his most recent 2016 ed to offensive coordinator. Dur- national championship crowning, ing that time as the offensive play- Dorrel accepted a new job in Tex- caller, Dorrel assisted in accumu- as at Football Championship Subdi- lating fi ve consecutive NCAA Di- vision (FCS) Abilene Christian Uni- vision II championship appearances versity. and the program’s third national ti- “I’m excited for this new chal- tle in 2009. lenge in my life and my professional In 2011, Dorrel became the career,” Dorrel said. “I believe that 19th head coach in Northwest his- with the commitment ACU is mak- tory, succeeding living legend Mel ing to athletics in general and foot- Tjeerdsma, who retired after 17 sea- ball in particular, that this is a sleep- sons at the helm in 2010. ing giant, and that makes it a very in- Before Dorrel was hired as head triguing opportunity.” coach, long-time assistant Scott Dorrel and his reputation fol- Bostwick was named to the posi- lowed him swiftly to Abilene Chris- tion but never had the chance to take tian where just two days after the na- the fi eld after passing away June 5, tional championship , he was intro- BRIA CREEDEN | NW MISSOURIAN 2011. Coach Adam Dorrel and defensive back Jack Young lead Northwest football out of the tunnel right before the Bearcats took duced as the new head coach. During the summer of 2007, he the fi eld against North Alabama, eventually claiming the programs sixth national title at Children’s Mercy Park Dec. 17, 2016. “We went out and got the best served as an offensive line coach coach in America to come to Abilene Schubert said that he especially “We wanted a coach who was After receiving his high school for Team USA as it competed and Christian,” Athletic Director Lee De enjoyed that Northwest had assem- going to lead a program,” Schubert diploma, Dorrel continued his foot- won the International Federation of Leon said. “We found us a winner.” bled 200 All-Conference academic said. “That has the characteristics ball career at Northwest, earning American Football (IFAF) World Though excited about the incom- honors and six Academic All-Amer- and the qualities that we could be All-American honors as a senior in Championships in Japan. ing of coach Dorrel and his highly icans since 2011. proud of as a university.” 1997. Dorrel has left his mark in regarded resume, Abilene Christian This pushed the program’s GPA Dorrel’s journey as a football Dorrel earned his bachelor’s de- Maryville and according to the re- president Phil Schubert took notice higher than the cumulative of North- player began as a Maryville Spoof- gree from Northwest in 1998. cord books, departs as one of the of the program’s academic success. west’s student body. hound offensive lineman. He returned to Northwest as a best. and how he’s called them to be but with God all things are possi- FAITH leaders into the world is one of the ble.’” CONTINUED FROM A12 big attractions to Adam.” The expectation in Maryville is It is easy to see that Dorrel clear- to win, both at the college and high Though different in coaching ly displays love and passion for his school level. styles, the two remain identical in Lord and Savior. The last time Northwest lost was faith. The thought of glory and suc- Nov. 22, 2014. That is a total of two Earlier this season I spoke with cess can be sometimes overlooked years or 25 months, or otherwise Tjeerdsma about his love for Jesus and passed up in the moment. displayed as 756 days since the last and how this has factored into his Nights 24-Hour Northwest students, fans and time fans have watched the boys in position at Northwest. alumni are spoiled. I am not saying the spiffy dark green and white adi- 660.582.9276 660.582.3104 Several times faith has put him in that in an offensive or bad way but das uniforms fall. situations that could have potentially “Pulling for Northwest Missouri for over 53 years.” 30 straight wins at the NCAA Divi- Though the Spoofhounds have carried him away to bigger programs. sion II level is something some can not reaped the rewards of postseason After much prayer and medita- barely fathom. success, they still lay claim as one tion, the answer was clear. Though The great win streak is only sec- of the top teams in Missouri Class 3 Tjeerdsma applied for a job at the Visit ond to Grand Valley State (40). Over football, holding a perfect 45-0 reg- University of Texas-San Antonio, Dr. Dallas Fitzgerald the past four years, Northwest has ular-season record under the direc- former University of Miami coach Larry Coker took the position. only fallen twice. tion of coach Matt Webb. at the The Northwest football program Webb has also guided Spoof- His calling in life resided with has shown complete command over hound football to back-to-back Class Northwest. almost every team it has faced. A big 3 state crowns in 2012 and 2013. Walmart Though Dorrel is positioned in target plastered on players’ backs In the 2016 season, Maryville a different situation, the longtime only adds to how special this once in outscored opponents 716-150. Fol- Maryville native needed a different a lifetime experience has been. lowing another state championship Vision Center challenge. Week after week a championship appearance, the 2017 class gradu- Moving to Abilene Christian level team takes the fi eld and produc- ates 22 members of the Spoofhound caused Dorrel to express his true iden- es championship level results. A true squad, a group that has only lost three tity in Christ to Abilene Christian testament that only such work may be times in their high school career. president Phil Schubert. 1605 S. Main St. “I was blown away in listening crafted and intricately woven by the There is no other explanation for Eye-health exams as low as $65 . big man himself. the events that have transpired since Maryville, MO to Adam Dorrel talk about his faith Matthew 19:26 the late 1990s to present day football Contact lens fi tting of all major brands. 660.562.0215 and his passion,” Schubert said. “But Jesus looked at them and in Maryville, Missouri and only one “To lead young men in a deeper Many insurance plans accepted. said, ‘With man this is impossible, other knows. He sits above us all. understanding in who Jesus was Xavier Kurth Jasmin Howe John Zimmerman Abbie Greeley The junior had 18 points in a win The senior had a combined 35 The senior put up 23 points in The senior put up nine points over Pittsburg State Jan. 7. Kurth ac- points and 10 points in women’s a 54-48 victory over Chilli- and ten rebounds in a 47-33 cumulated 45 points and 30 rebounds basketball matchups against Mis- cothe Jan. 10. Fifteen points loss to East Buchanan Jan. 10. in the last three games and averaged souri Southern and Pittsburg State came in the second half. He Greeley also put up six points a double-double in those games. He last week. She also shot sixty fi ve also shot sixty eight percent in that percent in those games. also put 26 points against St. in a 62-27 loss to Lafayette period. Joseph Lafayette Jan. 3. Jan. 6. NORTHWEST MISSOURIAN SPORTS A10 January 12, 2017 Zimmerman stings into Hornet eff orts baskets. They were going in.” JOSEPH ANDREWS Zimmerman led the Spoofhounds with 23 Assistant Sports Editor | @Joe_Andrews15 points, 13 coming in the fourth quarter. Dowis, Free-throw practice paid off for on the other hand, put up 14. The recipe of divid- Spoofhound basketball in a 54-48 vic- ing points between several athletes has driven the tory over Chillicothe to continue its Spoofhounds all season long. nine-game winning streak. “We have a lot of good guys,” Stoecklein said. Maryville’s (10-1) 16-point lead was cut to fi ve “On most nights any guy can score. We’ve had following a 20-point fourth quarter by the Hornets such good spread out scoring that any given night (7-7). Fifteen of those points came beyond the arc. it could be anyone different.” “We gave up three threes in a row,” coach Stoecklein aims to use his team’s short victory Matt Stoecklein said. “We just didn’t give enough to get back on track for games ahead. to back up our guys. I don’t know if we thought “We always have to come out playing every ‘game’s over; we’re up 16,’ but we just didn’t get single game,” Stoecklein said. “I don’t think we back to our defense.” The Spoofhounds faced a similar situation ear- did that this game. No lead is safe. MEC Teams are ly in the fi rst quarter. After developing a 10-2 lead, going to come after us. 10 or 25, it doesn’t matter. Chillicothe responded with a 11-4 run of its own in- Anyone can hit shots.” cluding three treys, taking a 14-13 advantage at the The win comes just one game after the Spoof- end of the fi rst quarter. hounds’ 63-59 victory over St. Joseph Lafayette, The Hornets continued to have success from the fi rst time since 2005. Zimmerman put up 26 long range, posting two three-pointers in the sec- points in the game, ahead of senior shooting guard ond quarter. Following halftime, the Spoofhounds Jackson Golightly’s and senior point guard Trey managed to put Chillicothe’s long range threat on Oglesby’s combined 22 point effort. hold, not allowing a single three-pointer in the third “It was huge,” Zimmerman said. “It’s not only quarter. a good win, but it gives us momentum for the rest “Watching fi lm, we were planning to take that of the season. Along with that win, now we’re the away,” Stoecklein said. “Then they hit the threes top dog. We realize that. People are going to game and we had to adjust. We had to give something in- plan for us. They want to knock us off.” side to take the outside away.” Maryville takes a break from MEC action Forced fouls against senior point guard John while the ‘Hounds travel to Falls City High School Zimmerman and sophomore point guard Eli Dowis (8-4) Jan 13. Stoecklein expects the matchup to be guided the Spoofhounds towards victory in the fi - well contested once combined with the energy of nal one minute, 30 seconds of the game. The two fi nished the period four-of-fi ve at the line. the crowd. “We knew coming in they were great shoot- “Fall City is going to be tough over there,” ers,” Zimmerman said. “We just didn’t rotate very Stoecklein said. “They are across the board; their well. Basketball is a huge momentum game. I just lineup is big. It is going to be a hostile environment. knew we needed a bucket and decided to try and They are going to be waiting for us and ready for us. JOHN ZIMMERMAN | NW MISSOURIAN Senior point guard John Zimmerman avoids two Chillicothe defenders while maintaining his get it to the rim or get the foul and get some easy They are going to be excited for us to come over.” dribble in the Spoofh ounds’ 54-48 win over the Hornets Jan. 10. NEXT GAME BOYS NEXT GAME GIRLS Maryville @ Fall City, NE Maryville @ Falls City, NE Jan. 13 @ 7:30 p.m. Jan. 13 @ 5:45 p.m. La Bonita M R Buy one Entrée and Get one 1/2 off 660 562-2229 | 2717 S. Main Maryville MO SHAWNA KINGSTON | NW MISSOURIAN Senior forward Abbie Greeley looks for an opening as she drives to the hoop against Lafayette Jan. 6. Hounds lost 67-27. Expires 1/31/17 Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount* Slump hits both sides of the ball switch up our defenses just to try to games this season when Maryville AMBER GIERSTORF keep them off balance.” played strong for the full 36 minutes Chief Sports Reporter| @ambermae30 This strategy works when it but was unable to fi nish with a win. Things are not look- comes to limiting specifi c play- When they played Savannah Jan 2. ing up for Maryville girls ers, especially when they run a dia- the game came down to the wire, but basketball this season, mond-and-one or box-and-one de- the Savages pulled out a 44-42 win who suffered another loss fense. This often leaves outside play- with a clutch three point shot and Tuesday night to the hands of East ers open on the wings and behind the made free throws in the last two min- Buchanan. three point arc. utes of the game. The Bulldogs rolled over the On the offensive end of the court Looking ahead, Maryville has Spoofhounds 47-33, extending the Spoofhounds have had problems another tough matchup Friday Jan. Maryville’s losing streak to four with digging themselves into a hole 13 against Falls City (Neb). These games. The last win for the Spoof- and not being able to recover. In their hounds came on Dec. 30 against St. Jan. 6 loss to St. Joseph Lafayette, two teams faced off earlier this sea- Joseph Bishop LeBlond. the Irish went on a 24-4 run in the son in the Bishop LeBlond Holiday The Spoofhounds have been second quarter and Maryville was Tournament Consolation Champi- struggling in both phases of the unable to bounce back. onship game. A combination of too game. On the defensive side, Similarly, in Maryville’s loss to many Spoofhound turnovers as well Maryville has issues matching up East Buchanan Tuesday night the as a strong second half from the Ti- against their opponents in the post, Hounds were down 29-11 at the half. gers’ Alyssa Frederick were too which forces coach Quentin Al- A strong third quarter comeback at- much for Maryville to handle as brecht to switch up his team’s de- tempt simply was not enough to Falls City took the 46-25 victory. fense frequently. make up the difference. Maryville senior Abbie Greeley Albrecht often switches be- Albrecht said that when his play- is confi dent that her team will con- tween man-to-man and zone defens- ers get themselves into a hole the tinue to work hard and improve over es, but also throws in a few “junk mental side of the game is too much the next few weeks not matter how defenses” to isolate key players and to overcome, and that shows in how the games turn out. throw off the other team’s offense. their offense performs. “We’ll move forward, just as we “I think for us to be success- “If we get behind by too much, ful defensively we will always have it’s really tough for us to come always do,” Greeley said. “We keep to mix up our defenses,” Albrecht back,” Albrecht said. “Sometimes pushing each other day in and day said. “We’re not incredibly strong, the ball goes in, but unfortunately for out, seeking improvement. We just we’re not incredibly quick nor are us, sometimes isn’t enough.” have to stay positive and strive to do we large in stature..so we have to There have been several close better than the day before.” NW MENʼS BASKETBALL NW WOMENʼS BASKETBALL MHS BOYS BASKETBALL MHS GIRLS BASKETBALL E T A T MIAA Standings MIAA Standings MEC Standings MEC Standings S I Overall MIAA Overall MIAA Overall MEC Overall MIAA R U NORTHWEST.........................14-0 6-0 Pittsburg St.............................14-1 6-0 St. Joseph Benton.................8-3 1-0 Chillicothe...............................11-1 1-0 O Nebraska Kearney..................11-4 4-2 Central Oklahoma..................13-1 5-1 MARYVILLE.............................10-1 3-0 St. Joseph Lafayette..............8-3 1-0 S T S N Missouri Southern..................10-5 4-2 Emporia St..............................13-1 4-1 Savannah................................4-2 2-1 St. Joseph Benton.................7-3 2-0 MI ME Central Oklahoma..................9-5 4-2 Central Missouri.....................11-2 4-1 Chillicothe...............................7-7 1-1 Smithville................................7-4 0-1 T T Central Missouri.....................9-4 3-2 Fort Hays St............................13-2 4-2 St. Joseph Lafayette..............3-12 1-1 Savannah................................2-3 0-1 S R Emporia St..............................7-7 3-2 Missouri Western...................12-3 4-2 Cameron.................................5-5 0-1 MARYVILLE.............................2-9 0-1 E A Lincoln.....................................10-5 3-3 Missouri Southern..................9-6 4-2 Bishop LeBlond......................3-9 0-2 Bishop LeBlond......................1-9 0-1 W P H E Fort Hays St............................9-5 3-3 Washburn................................10-4 3-2 Smithville................................0-5 0-2 Cameron.................................1-4 0-0 T D Washburn................................10-4 2-3 Southwest Baptist..................10-4 2-3 R C Southwest Baptist..................9-5 2-3 Northeastern St......................6-8 2-4 O I N ET Lindenwood............................12-6 2-4 Lindenwood............................5-8 1-5 L Northeastern St......................3-11 2-4 Lincoln.....................................2-11 1-5 Y H B Missouri Western...................4-10 1-5 NORTHWEST.........................5-8 0-6 T D A Pittsburg St.............................3-11 1-5 Nebraska Kearney..................4-10 0-6 E R O Jan. 12 Jan. 12 Jan. 13 Jan 13 S Northwest at Central Missouri Northwest at Central Missouri Maryville at Falls City (Nebraska) Maryville at Falls City (Nebraska) N O P Jan. 14 Jan. 14 Jan. 17 Jan 17 S Northwest at Southwest Baptist Northwest at Southwest Baptist Maryville at Mid-Buchanan Maryville at Penney

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