The Northwest Missourian (Vol. 96, No. 15)

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This week
national news | inauguration
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On this day, we gather because we have chosen hope over fear, unity
encore series kicks off Trimester
of purpose over conflict and discord.
“Late Nite Catechism” by
- President Barack Obama
Vicki Quade and Maripat Don-
ovan opens this Trimester’s
Encore series 7:30 p.m. tonight at
the Performing Arts Center.
Orchestra seats cost $22 and
balcony seats will cost $20. Tick-
ets can be purchased from 8 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. Today at the Student
Services Center on the first floor
of the Administration Building.
Season tickets and discounts for
groups of ten or more are also
available. For more information
call the 660-562-1212.
community
Thomson named Chairman for
education Committee
State Representative Mike
Thomson (R-Maryville), was
named the House Committee
on Appropriations for Education
last week.
Thomson represents Mis-
souri’s 4th District in the Missouri
House of Representatives.
Community Right-to-know Act
The Nodaway County Local
Emergency Planning Committee
hereby notifies the public that
emergency response plan(s), WATCHING HISTORY UNFOLD
material safety data sheets and
inventory forms have been sub-
mitted pursuant to the Emergency
Planning and Community Right-
to-Know Act. These materials
along with any follow up emer-
Campus, Maryville join
gency notices may be reviewed
at 222 East Third Street Maryville,
Mo. 64468 upon appointment. country in celebrating
Contact 660-562-3209 to sched-
ule an appointment.
historic inauguration
Bearcats
Friday By Lisa Houtchens and Kenny were welcome to discuss their
Larabee thoughts as well.
Track & Field @ Iowa State
Open 3 p.m. University News Editor and Local resident Monica
Community News Editor Mouzey was among those in
Saturday attendance.
The significance and power “It’s great to be able do it
Track & Field @ Iowa State
of the moment in Washington with a whole community of
Open 10:25 a.m.
D.C. swept around the world people, rather than just sitting
Track & Field @ Prairie Wolf and across the United States. in your own home watching
Open, 5:30 p.m., Lincoln, Neb. Down to the Midwest. And it,” Mouzey said. “Being part
even into Maryville. of history.”
Women’s Basketball vs.
Maryville citizens and Carolyn Johnson was
Emporia State, 1:30 p.m.
Northwest students joined the among those who helped orga-
Men’s Basketball vs. Emporia rest of the world in witnessing nize the event. The significance
State, 3:30 p.m. the historic day that was Barack of the day was tremendous,
Obama taking the oath of office she said.
Wednesday
as the 44th President of the “I talked to some people
Woman’s Basketball vs. United States on Tuesday. who said, ‘Here’s this black photo by seth cook | photography editor
Washburn, 5:30 p.m. Citizens and students alike guy getting sworn in on the
EBONY COLBERT SHOUTS with joy as she captures President Obama’s inauguration on her phone. Students and teachers alike gathered
got together to view, discuss Lincoln Bible, according to the
Men’s Basketball vs. Washburn, together in the Union to witness the historical event.
and reflect on the day’s fes- Constitution that at one time
7:30 p.m.
tivities. saw blacks as three-fifths of a
After the inauguration cer- human being.’ It was such a ceremonial stats
sPoofhounds emony and subsequent parade, transformative moment for our
local residents were invited to history as a nation,” Johnson
Friday attend a post-inauguration cel- said. “I think it was incred- 1.8 MILLION 10 $40M-$45M
ebration in the dinner theatre at ible.”
Boy’s F/JV/V Basketball vs. the Hangar, Tuesday night. Jim Eiswert, an associ-
Chillicothe, 5 p.m.
The event, organized by ate professor at Northwest
projected cost of
Girl’s F/JV/V Basketball @ volunteers for the Obama cam- in the History, Humanities, estimated people official inaugural
North Platte 5 p.m. paign, allowed citizens to eat, Philosphy and Political Science in attendance in balls the Obamas 2009 inauguration
drink and socialize with other Department, also helped with
parade, balls, open-
Saturday Americans celebrating the the festivities and said he was Washington D.C. a n d B i d e n s
ing ceremonies and
landmark day. moved by the new president’s attended
V Wrestling @ Midland Empire
Conference Tournament, TBA A projector beamed reac- inauguration speech. other expenses
tions to the day’s festivities
Monday onto the big screen and people See ceremony on a5 Source: MCT Campus
Girl’s F/JV/V Basketball @ Mid
Buchanan, 5 p.m.
Tuesday
community news
Boy’s F/JV/V Basketball @
Lafayette, 5 p.m. Unemployment Rates
Maryville businesses weigh in on economy
Wrestling JV/V vs. Benton, 7
p.m. National
Oct. 2008 6.6 %
By Kenny Larabee year before. tine Winters said. Maryville,” Winters said. “This
corrections Nov. 2008 6.8 %
Community News Editor Nodaway County, on the “We are anticipating that is definitely a sign of the times.
other hand, has an unemploy- the employees will be recalled,” It will get better.” Dec. 2008 7.2 %
In the Jan. 15 article “Northwest Rising unemployment rates ment rate of 4 percent, up from Winters said. “We’re telling Jason White is an assistant
starts 24-hour lock-down,
and lackluster retail sales con- a 3.3 percent rate from the same our employees to please stay professor at Northwest in the Missouri
promotes campus safety,” the
tributing to a sluggish economy time a year ago, but lower than in touch with us on a regular Department of Accounting,
term “lock-down” in the headline Sept. 2008 6.5 %
is taken out of context. The term may get a lot of play in the the 5.6 percent high of July, basis and make sure that their Economics and Finance. He’s
Oct. 2008 6.5 %
implies an immediate security national media, but as some according to Economic Research phone numbers are updated so also served as the chairman of
threat, which is not the case in recent numbers and insights at the Federal Reserve Bank of that when we get the word, we the Nodaway County Economic Nov. 2008 6.7 %
this story.
show, Maryville is far from St. Louis. can get a hold of them and get Development Corporation.
The article headline “Ministry exempt with the problems Maryville has seen layoffs them back to work as quickly Northwest Missouri’s econ- Nodaway County
Center will honor Obama and plaguing the U.S. economy. since late last year. While not as possible.” omy may or may not have felt
Sept. 2008 4 %
M.L.K. with food drive” suggests For local citizens, the news isolated to Kelly’s Services, Manufacturing has been the full brunt of an economic
the Ministry Center sponsored Oct. 2008 4 %
is both good and bad. The the staffing agency has had to one of the hardest hit sectors downturn, White said.
the event. The Ministry Center Nov. 2008 4 %
national unemployment rate make layoffs in the past few of the economy, but as Winters “There’s obvious anecdotal
is non-partisan; Obama
supporters sponsored the drive. stands at 7.2 percent, according months, including an unspeci- pointed out, that is the case signs of slowdown even beyond
to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. fied amount at Maryville’s across the country. the raw data. But I look at Mis- • National and Missouri rates accord-
In the article “Counties team Missouri doesn’t lag far behind largest manufacturing plant, “I would just hope that peo- souri and Nodaway County ing to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
up to tackle adult literacy,” • Nodaway County rates accord-
the national average, with a 6.7 Kawasaki. The layoffs to its ple will understand that this is as being somewhat insulated
Linda Standerford is incorrectly ing to Economic Research at the Federal
referred to as the Adult Literacy unemployment rate reported in temporary employees may just not something that is exclusive from the coasts. I use a fashion Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
and Education Director. Linda November 2008. That’s up 1.4 be temporary however, Kelly’s to Kelly’s Services or just exclu- analogy.
Stephens holds that title. percent from the same time a Services District Manager Kris- sive to Kawasaki or exclusive to See economy on a5
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Faculty books: Occult religions to finding teachers
By Shane Sherwood said. members did not write a book they believed it was an important
Senior Reporter “You have to kiss a lot of about occult religions, but it topic that was not covered a lot
frogs until you find the prince,” is important to the teaching throughout the years.
Past and present North- Fry said. society. “This is a topic that didn’t
west faculty members recently The book is intended for any- Educational Leadership have a lot out there on it, and
released books with topics one interest in the study of film Department Professor and Doc- it was an interest in our depart-
ranging from Wicca and occult and occult religions, he said. torate Program Professor Frank ment,” Alexander said.
religions to helping education “I don’t think the book is for Grispino and Educational Lead- Planning for the book came
graduates find jobs. high school kids,” Fry said. ership Department Assistant after a set of presentations about
Emeritus English Profes- The book is also intended Professor Kristina Alexander the subject, and the editor of the
Carrol Fry Kristina Alexander Frank Grispino
sor Carrol Fry recently wrote to educate people about the recently wrote a book , titled, publishing company that the
a book, titled, “Cinema of the many religions that occur in the “Finding, Hiring & Keeping the book was published by heard
versity’s public radio station. many years. He began to notice
Occult: New Age, Satanism, world. Best Teachers & School Staff: the presentation and thought it
He was also a big fan of horror how films based on occult reli-
Wicca and Spiritualism in Film.” “We think of this country Methods and Management in a would be a good idea for a book,
films, which increased his inter- gions presented the belief.
He wrote the book to inform as predominantly Christian, Time of Shortage.” Grispino said.
est in occult religions and how Fry notices that many Hol-
people about the backgrounds but I think my readers will be The book focuses on helping Before the presentation,
people do not know how many lywood films presented Wicca
of occult religions and how films interested in other religions,” school personnel who do hiring however, Grispino and Alexan-
are out there. in a negative way, he said. These
adapt them. Fry said. on finding and keeping good der knew it was an important
“You just don’t know occult films include, “Practical Magic”
Fry said he first became The book was finally pub- teachers, but mostly targets topic to cover.
religions are there until you see and “The Witches of Eastwick.”
interested in occult religions lished in December 2008 and is graduating seniors on how to Pro>Active Publications
their footprints,” Fry said. Fry began the manuscript for
when he produced a five-part available for purchase through find jobs. released the book in December
While Fry taught at North- the book in 2003, but marketing
documentary, “Creeds in Con- Amazon.com. Grispino and Alexander 2008 after 2 years of work writ-
west, he taught film study for the book took the longest, he
flict,” for KXCV-FM, the Uni- Current Northwest faculty decided to write the book because ing the book, Alexander said.
Mlk celebraTion Mlk celebraTion
debate reviews ‘I have a
dream’ speech’s relevance
following obama address
took the opposing side.
By Kiley Swopes
The dream is defined
Chief Reporter
as the strides taken toward
As a culture we should equality, Webster said. Being
never be satisfied with what conscious of equality and try-
we have accomplished, ing to do better is the dream
instead we should always realized.
strive for more. “People do not know all
the racial slurs out there,”
At least that’s what Ame
Webster said. “Words are just
Lambert director of Inter-
words; however, racism is
cultural affairs thinks.
After President, Barack giving power to words.”
Obama’s inauguration speech, The dream is not realized
Northwest students gathered just because the United States
in the J.W. Jones Student elected one black president;
Union Boardroom for an open the dream is not only based
debate and round table on on race, but also on social
whether or not Martin Luther equality, Harris said.
King Jr.’s “I have a dream” “One example cannot be
speech was finally realized. provided showing that every
photo by jarod clarke | senior photographer
“This is the opportunity to race was treated equal at
StudentS from area high schools, the missouri academy and the university discuss the topic of black students in higher education during monday’s martin Luther King Jr. day celebrations. argue for or against the idea the same time,” Harris said.
that Barack Obama’s inaugu- “However, we are taking
’Bunker’ simulation puts race issues into perspective
ration represents the fact that steps everyday to improve.”
the dream has been realized,” Immediately after the
Lambert said. debate, a round table was
A debate is a good way to formed and anonymous ques-
By Kiley Swopes to work together to build a suc- to and from the permit office by munity. bring up issues and concerns tions were asked.
Chief Reporter cessful community. While doing a police officer. In the middle of “Once your community in a regulated form, David “The questions are anony-
so, clues were given to the group the simulation, the mayor went to receives permits use the piece of Nelson director of forensics mous from classes and even
Northwest students had the to help identify their race. each community to collect taxes paper on the wall to draw your said. the academy,” Lambert said.
opportunity for a short period “I received a blue index card,” on the purchases. town,” Lambert said. “This will “The debate will raise “Some of the questions are
of time to walk in the shoes of sophomore Shelby Eagan said. Each community was given give a visual of which community one issue that we really do simple, but some are very
another race. “The first time an escort came to a different amount of money to did better.” not talk about in this country. tough and intelligent.”
Archie Bunker’s Neighbor- help us they asked if we would spend and was treated differ- The police, permit commit- Race,” Nelson said. One feature that would
hood, based on the lead character help with their math homework ently based on stereotypes and tee and mayor put reality into Since college students will make everyone equal was
in the ‘70s sitcom “All in the Fam- and fix their computer. I soon statistics, Lambert said. perspective when they denied or soon go out into the working a topic that was brought up
ily,” was brought to Northwest realized we were the Asian com- “You can spend your whole overcharge purchases and put world, college campuses are multiple times.
campus on Monday afternoon. munity.” life working at a soup kitchen and people in jail based solely on race, a good place for issues like “We cannot all become
The simulation was to show The different communities know nothing about poverty,” yet they approved purchases and this to be discussed to help the same,” said Tierra Desso,
participants that a lot of privileges consisted of Asian, Hispanic, Lambert said. “The simulation allowed the white race to break students discover ideas and a member of the panel. “We
are taken for granted and to make black, white and LGBT. takes us out of our own world the rules and gave them property new ways of thinking, Nel- cannot have the same race,
them more aware of equality and The goal of the game was to and puts us into someone else’s for free. son said. religion, political views or
society, Ame Lambert director of make the best community with world for awhile.” “Overall the stimulation was Two Northwest students beliefs. We may be able to
Intercultural Affairs said. the most money. The game lasted With the money provided exaggerated,” sophomore Karly held a debate both stating have some of them but not
Each participant was given 15 to 20 minutes. Only one per- during the simulation each race Haines said. “But, when you their views on whether the all and therefore If we were
a colored index card that repre- son from the community could could buy houses, apartments, look at the big picture and break speech was realized. Michael all the same the dream would
sented an unidentified race. As a leave to purchase a permit at a schools, hospitals, restaurants it down this is how it is in real life Webster was on the affirma- be realized, but it’s impos-
group, each unidentified race had time and they must be escorted and parks to expand their com- every day.” tive side while Mark Harris sible.”
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MHS students sing their way to state performance
By Shane Sherwood can audition for the All-State School Vocal Music Teacher Nic place during the Music Mis- school is great,” Vasquez said. Bradley remembers one of
Senior Reporter Choir. The auditions took place Vasquez said. souri Educators Association “Who knows? Maybe they will the music selections from last
at Missouri Western State Uni- “It is a fantastic honor to Conference. make it big like David Cook year being in a different lan-
Two Maryville High School versity, be selected for the All-State The two students wanted to and take me to their audition guage. It helped him to prepare
seniors are preparing for “It’s a great honor to be Choir,” Vasquez said. “We have audition for the choir because it (for American Idol), and say, for the selections that are in a
another performance for the selected because it is very pres- been very fortunate here the was a lot of fun, Bradley said. ‘Here’s my high school music different language this year.
Missouri All-State Choir. tigious,” Gallagher said. “You last three years that we have “It ended up being the best teacher.’” Gallagher will take the
Cody Bradley and Mitch are there with a lot of other had students make it two years three days of the year, possibly Bradley and Gallagher both experience he learned from
Gallagher were recently people who love music.” in a row.” my life,” he said. strive to make a career in last year’s All-State Choir to
selected to perform in the All- The process of beng selected Practices for the choir Vasquez most looks for- music. add new experiences that will
State Choir for the second year for the All-State Choir includes include a required eight hours, ward to the experience that “It helps working with a help him into finding a career
in a row. adding the scores from the which took place on Jan. 11 participating in the choir will different director to get the in music.
Rehearsals begin Wednes- All-District Choir audition and at Cameron High School in bring to his students. experience needed,” Bradley “We learned new pieces of
day, and the performance will the All-State Choir audition Cameron, Mo. and on Jan. 18 “I never made All-State said. “The more directors you music in new languages and
be on Jan. 31 at the Tan-Tar-A together, and whoever has the at Central High School in St. Choir so to see these guys get get to work with, the more it helped us take that extra
Resort in Osage Beach, Mo. highest scores are selected for Joseph, Mo. the opportunity who both want opportunities you have to learn step toward what we want to
Both juniors and seniors All-State Choir, Maryville High The All-State concert takes a career in music after high from them.” achieve,” he said.
chamber of commerce food drive
photo by seth cook | photography editor
CAROLE COUTS RECEIVES the Women Mean Business Award Thursday, Jan. 15. Awards were given during the Greater Maryville Chamber of
Commerce Annual Banquet at the Maryville Country Club. For a full list of winners, see Nwmissourinews.com.
community sports
Royals’ Winter Caravan makes
stop at local Maryville business
By Ian Myers “There were a lot of good continues its visit to the area in
Missourian Reporter players here this year, both past years to come.
and present,” said attendee and “We would like to think so,”
Select players from the Kan- avid Royals fan Justin Hackney said Greg Chapman, Store Direc-
sas City Royals, both past and “It’s always nice to see the players tor for the Maryville Hy-Vee
present, took a break from their face to face.” “This is our fourth or fifth year
off-season festivities by visiting Aside from chatting up team and we plan on continuing it. As
Maryville on Jan. 16, as a part of members, visitors were also given long as we get it offered to us, we
their 40th annual Winter Caravan the chance to enter drawings for would be glad to keep signing
Tour. tickets, gift baskets, and other up for it.”
The event was held at the door prizes provided by the team. Along with the general ‘how
local Hy-Vee and gave Royals fans The event itself drew many fans do you do’s’, many fans ques-
from around the area the chance from the area, including around 90 tioned the players on what they
to meet some of their favorite up-and-coming Royals fans from thought about the upcoming sea- photo by jarod clarke | senior photographer
players from the organization, as Eugene Field Elementary School, son, a season in which the Royals
VOLUNTEER BRIAN FERGUSON unloads boxes of food from his vehicle at the Maryville Ministry Center. Volunteers from the Obama
well as get photos and autographs which gave players a more of a are hoping to make a significant
campaign and other Maryville residents conducted a food drive on Monday for the National Day of Service in honor of Martin Luther King
during their stop at the location. small-town, down-to-earth feel move in the American League
Jr. The food drive helps Maryville families struggling to make ends meet in a poor economy. The volunteers said the response by the
On hand for the event was while they signed autographs for Central standings.
community was very good and they gathered 1005 items of food and $858. The group hopes to have another food drive in the future.
newly acquired first baseman those in attendance. Royals’ staff members on
Mike Jacobs, 2008 All-Star closer “It’s just good to be out in the hand gave their two-cents about
Joakim Soria, Royals Hall of public and see all of the people,” their feelings on spring training
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Famer Willie Wilson, designated said Royals’ first baseman Mike and the start of the 2009 season, with us
hitter Billy Butler, former Royal Jacobs. “We’re more than willing spewing positive thoughts to
and current hitting coach Kevin to take time out of our schedule the fans in attendance. As for
Seitzer, and 2007 Ford C. Frick to let them [the fans] know we the players’ thoughts on the
award winner and Major League want them to come out and sup- season the answer was generally
Baseball Hall of Fame broadcaster port us.” the same, as the team seeks to
Denny Matthews. The caravan has made stops turn a few heads when Opening
The players themselves were at the Maryville Hy-Vee in years Day 2009 comes around in early
only scheduled to be in Maryville past, due in large part to the April.
for around an hour, but ended up Royals’ team sponsorship by the “I think it’s going to be a real
staying well past their departure grocery chain in the Kansas City good, young team, kind of like the
time as fans from around the area. Staff members of the store team I came from in Florida,” said Call 660.562.1635
Nodaway County area kept piling hope to make an annual event of Jacobs. “We expect to go out every
in to greet them. the caravan in hopes that the team day and play hard and win.”
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Evan Young and register for classes. It is the resolution has both written and Owens was optimistic. Rather under his leadership revolu- Since it opened in 1910, the
Editor in Chief University’s centerpiece, a struc- financial support from alumni than completely rebuild what tionized the way the Northwest Administration Building has
Whitney Keyes ture that has stood for nearly and other stakeholders. was lost, Owens made the bold community thinks and operates. never undergone a name change.
100 years and symbolizes this However, the Northwest move of expanding campus. It However, his name does not This neutrality, intended or not,
Managing Editor
institution’s long-lasting cohe- Missourian believes this pro- was his vision of a “phoenix belong on a structure with such underscores the notion that no
Alex Lepert
siveness and camaraderie. posal seems inappropriate, rising from the ashes” that a rich history that well predates contribution to this institution,
Convergence Director
Tomorrow Student Sen- especially this year, when our gave Northwest a new library, his tenure. Perhaps a more from a president or otherwise,
Kathleen Wilmes
ate will bring to the Board of centerpiece celebrates a bitter- performing arts center and new recent addition to campus, such has warranted bestowing sym-
Opinion Editor Regents a resolution that recom- sweet but important milestone. facilities for services and depart- as the Center of Innovation and bolic ownership of the building
Courtney Edwards mends renaming the Adminis- Thirty years ago this July, an ments lost in the flames. Entrepreneurship, should be to one person or group.
Design Editor tration Building after President electrical malfunction started a Yet it is the library that bears selected instead. It may drive We believe it should remain
Lisa Houtchens Dean L. Hubbard. It’s the stu- fire that destroyed more than Owens’ name, not the Adminis- away other, possibly big-reve- that way.
University News Editor
Kenny Larabee
Community News Editor my view
Sydney Moore
Protection of
Features Editor
Christopher Woodland
Sports Editor
liberties slips
Brian Bosiljevac
University Sports Editor
Dustin Sander with recent
Community Sports Editor
Seth Cook
court ruling
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Jacob Ost
Online Editor
Dominic Genetti
The U.S. Supreme Court acts
Project Manager as a buffer between the interests
Amelia Tegerdine of the state and the individual, and
Designer hopefully keeps an appropriate
Jarod Clarke balance in the liberty issue, which
Senior Photographer occurs in all political units.
Shane Sherwood Recently, the Supreme Court
gave its opinion on Herring v.
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United States, a case dealing with
Elizabeth Sexton
the Fourth Amendment (search
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and seizure).
Kiley Swopes
The petition-
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Stacie Zika was searched
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Brian Johnson arrest war-
Entertainment Reporter rant that had
Marshall Carlson been issued
in a neighbor-
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ing county,
a warrant kathleen wilmes
Angie Claycomb
that was to Opinion Editor
Kristy Thompson
be removed from the computer
my view
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system five months prior, and
Treasury Secretary pick puts damper on Obama euphoria was not.
Craig Brooks What was found isn’t neces-
Kristina Ramsey sary in determining two questions
Stacy Woodward at hand: Is the Fourth Amendment
Sales Account Executives Make no mistake: I have Earth, I cannot deny and 2004, totaling government he may now be lacking the necessary protection of
maintained fervent support that the euphoria, some $16,000. Fortu- central to. individual liberty? Is the United
Nakita Peterson for Barack Obama as leader which marked nately for Geithner, The irony of Geithner’s States moving in a direction of
of the free world since he the pre-inaugural an oversight worth conundrum should not be state priority?
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announced his candidacy last months, was ham- $16K is apparently underplayed, despite his pur- In case after case dealing with
February. pered by his selec- a chump-change ported popularity across party the Fourth Amendment, we see
Fan Jiang
Since I first heard him tion of Timothy Gei- infraction to the lines or Sen. Orrin Hatch’s the protection of individual liberty
Kaytee King
speak, I have admired his thner to the position good ole boys at the endorsement of him as “a slipping even further as police offi-
Ben Mendenhall perceived familiarity with the of Treasury Secre- IRS, easily recon- competent guy.” Granted, he cers are awarded more power, and
Advertising Designers needs of the American peo- tary. ciled by payment cannot be more ill-disposed more jurisdiction that was earlier
ple, his zealous concern for It should now be molly huber with interest and a to fulfill the requirements of thought unfathomable.
Contributing Columnist
Laura Widmer the environment, education wildly apparent— heartfelt apology. his position than, say, former Take, for example, the use of
Student Publications Director and a sustainable economy; that is, since the National It was an “honest mistake,” FEMA administrator Michael a drug-sniffing dog to be used
Sarah Wayman his calculated agendas for an Bureau of Economic Research after all, as noted by Senate Brown, “kingpin of the Ara- at a routine traffic stop with no
end to the Iraq war, his per- announced that the country Finance Committee Chair bian horse world.” But are his reason for a police officer to even
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the unyielding joie de vivre sion since December 2007, Additional tax delinquen- enough to navigate the econ- Cabelles (2005)]. I won’t get into
he exhibits in conducting his which is expected to continue cies uncovered by Obama omy out of crisis? Should the the inaccuracy of dogs that alert to
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affairs. Indeed, multiple like- through 2009—that the U.S. vetters calls into question Cabinet secretary in charge of the scent of narcotics because the
The Northwest Missourian is an nesses of the president adorn economy cannot afford any the sincerity of Geithner’s the IRS be allowed to blame Constitution does not provide for
independent learning environ- the walls of my apartment measure of uncertainty or “mistakes.” After Obama $34,000-worth of tax over- accuracy. The point is there was no
ment providing the best source and articles of my clothing, further fiscal irresponsibility nominated Geithner to his sights on bad advice from his reasonable suspicion, just a hasty
of information and advertising my bookshelf boasts his mem- if it is expected to achieve cabinet late last year, it was accountant? police officer.
for the campus and community. oirs and I invariably peruse facsimiles of stability within discovered that not only was I can only hope that the Some might ask what the
online news links containing the next year. Geithner “wrongly advised” Senate opted not to tiptoe big deal is if he was committing
Letters to the Editor his name. I am unshakably Much to the chagrin of by his accountant on his 2003 around these imperative a crime; so long as you are law-
certain that the former Illinois afflicted world citizens every- and 2004 returns, but had considerations at yesterday’s abiding, you are safe. This concept
The Northwest Missourian wants
senator brought the change where, Geithner appears to not gotten around to paying hearing, and has made its is inaccurate and dangerous. What
to know your take on what’s
we need to the White House bring both attributes to the Social Security or Medicare judgments with more than a happens when individual liberties
going on around the campus,
on Tuesday. table. taxes in 2001 and 2002. Only nod to the economic context are accosted to the point that the
community, region, state,
However, even though Only a few years ago, subsequent to his nomina- in which Geithner will be innocent regularly become victims
country and world. We publish my affection for Obama sur- IRS auditors discovered that tion did he find time to pay forced to serve. of their government?
letters from readers for free. All passes my fondness for any Geithner failed to pay self- the $19,176 in back taxes Barry, you really could I realize Herring is funda-
letters become the property of other complete stranger on employment taxes in 2003 and $6,794 in interest to the have done better. mentally different than Cabelles,
the Northwest Missourian, which but the same pattern can be seen.
reserves the right to edit them. The United States is moving away
Letters should include your name from individual liberty. The U.S.,
Campus talk
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rulings, has given the answer to
and evening telephone numbers.
What did you think of President Obama’s inauguration speech? whether the state or individual is
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long before Aristotle, the nation-
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“I think it was a his- “It was a great speech. “It was a big deal, con- “I liked the fact that he “I think there was too order, there would be no state, no
If you believe information within toric event.” It gave everyone his sidering he was the emphazised a call to much hype around government to provide protection
our publication is incorrect, sense of hope for a first black president.” action for everybody the fact that he was for the people, the very reason for
please call our newsroom, brighter day.” and not just putting it African-American and forming a state. An appropriate
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PubLic saFeTy obiTuaries for LMP Steel and Wire for 25
years, John continued raising
Jan. 6 Lois Lavonne Everhart 74, and showing purebred Hereford
Hopkins, Missouri died Monday, cattle. He also enjoyed reading,
Bradley K. Porter, 24, Hopkins, Mo., Jan. 19, 2009 at Goldenrod Manor, hunting, fishing and attending
contempt of court, 400 block of N. Market Clarinda, Iowa. local dances with Betty. Last
She was born June 19, 1934 in year, the couple celebrated their
Tyler S. Sledge, 18, Maryville, driving Elmo, Mo., the daughter of Dana 61st wedding anniversary.
without a valid driver’s license, 700 block and Pearl (Goodwin) Carpen- A memorial service is sched-
of N. Main ter. Lois received her GED and uled for 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan.
she had been a clerk at Wilson 22, at the Swanson-Price Funeral
Jan. 7 Grocery Store and at Shehan’s Chapel in Hopkins, Missouri.
Clothing Shop in Hopkins. Mrs. In lieu of flowers, memorial
Jeffery L. Moses, 51, Maryville, wanted Everhart had been a member of contributions can be made in
on warrant – failure to appear, 1100 block of photo by corey lowenstein | raleigh news & observer (mct) the Elmo Christian Church. John’s honor to SSM Hospice of
N. College Drive president barack obama and his wife michelle make an appearance at the president’s Home states ball on the She was preceded in death Northwest Missouri or the Wray
evening of his inauguration as the 44th U.s. president tuesday in Washington d.c. by her husband: Jesse Everhart Memorial United Methodist
Florence M. Madrid, 20, Maryville, (June 27, 2005); infant sons: Don- Church.
sale of alcohol to a minor, 1600 block of S. ceremony: nie and Ronnie Everhart; sisters:
‘Excellent’
Main Wilma Hunter, Velma Carpenter Imo Betty Long, 81, Gra-
and Minnie Lee Carpenter and ham, Mo., died Saturday, Jan.
Jan. 10 brothers: Charley, Byron, Galen 17, 2009, at St. Francis Hospital,
Continued from a1 the Northwest campus.
and Wendell Carpenter. Maryville.
“I think what he said makes a lot of
Burglary, ongoing investigation, 400 Survivors include her chil- She was born March 28, 1927,
“I thought it was a very good speech. sense,” Jones said. “I just hope he follows
block of N. Main dren and their spouses: Jesse in Graham, Mo. to Earl Ernest
I know some people are criticizing it through on his plans.”
(Linda) Everhart Jr., Hopkins; and Belle L. (Richey) Lowrance.
because it there wasn’t specifics, but tradi- Gathered students watched silently
Jan. 11 Jerald (Corey) Everhart, Hop- She married Verle Eugene
tionally, inaugural speeches, their function as Obama was announced the 44th Presi-
kins; Jeanne (Larry) Vorhies, New Long on March 30, 1947, in
is to move a people,” Eiswert said. “I think dent and as history was made. Students
Meghan C. Cox, 21, Maryville, failure Market, Iowa; Janet (Al) Hoover, Maryville.
he did an excellent job in terms of trying to applauded as Obama finished his speech
to comply, 800 block of E. Jenkins Pickering, Mo. and Julie (Chris) Imo was a paraprofessional
get us out of the way we’ve been thinking that laid out his plans for his time in
Markley, Hopkins; 15 grandchil- 22 years at Nodaway Holt R-VII
for the last eight, perhaps 20 years, which office.
Burglary, ongoing investigation, 1100 dren; 23 great-grandchildren; Elementary School and was a
is, ‘What’s in it for me?’ He really called on A Lance Corporal for the Marine
block of E. Fifth sisters: Joan Sloan, Burling- member of Graham United Meth-
all us to a higher vision, which is, ‘What Corps Reserves, Kyle Barnett, attended
ton Junction, Mo. and Dorothy odist Church where she taught
can we do together?’” the watch party to watch as his new com-
Property damage, ongoing investiga- Burch, Shenandoah, Iowa; broth- Sunday School and Bible School.
“His speech called upon those images mander in chief spoke to his people.
tion, 300 block of E. First ers: Landis Carpenter, St. Joseph, She was Cub Scout Leader, Den
of the American tradition, which were, “This is a historical event in our
Mo.; Doyle Carpenter, Elmo and Mother, Girl Scout Leader, 4-H
whenever we are down, our resolve and nation’s history,” he said. “Seeing an indi-
Cody A. Ford, 19, Maryville, careless Calvin Carpenter, Essex, Iowa. Leader, and a member of the
our common commitment to each other vidual rise from a lower class, so to speak,
and imprudent driving, 1000 block of S. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thurs- Tri-C Nutrition Board.
is what lifts us up. And that’s powerful.” to show the American dream of anyone
Main day, Jan. 22, 2009 at the Wray She was preceeded in death
Senior Katie Jones attended the watch can be able to achieve their goals no matter
Memorial United Methodist by her parents and husband
party in the J.W. Jones Student Union on what their ancestral background is.”
Jan. 13 Church, Hopkins. (Oct. 5, 2000). Survivors include
Funeral Services will be 2 daughters Diana Long, Graham,
Stealing by deceit, ongoing investiga- p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, 2009 at the Debbie Wagoner, Clarinda, Iowa,
tion, 800 block of E. South Avenue economy: Wray Memorial United Method- son Verlin and wife Linda Long,
Situation
ist Church, Hopkins. Burial is in Maitland, Mo., 12 grandchildren,
Jan. 16 LaMar Cemetery, Elmo. 17 great-grandchildren, one
‘isn’t as severe’ in Nodaway Memorial Donations may be great-great-grandson, brother
Tyler S. Young, 18, Maryville, trespass made to the Alzheimer’s Associa- Gerald Lowrance, Farber, Mo.,
– first degree, 1200 block of S. Main tion in Mrs. Everhart’s name. sisters Beverly Haer, Oregon,
Mo., and Irma Graham, Kansas
Continued from a1 Shopping local is one of the tenants
Jan. 18 John Thomas Engle, 85, died City.
of another Maryville businessman. Todd
Friday, Jan. 9, 2009. A devoted Funeral Service: 2 p.m. Tues-
Everything that’s hot and trendy starts Hill, the owner of Tri-State Ford, Lincoln-
Disorderly conduct, ongoing investiga- husband, brother, father, and day, Jan. 20, 2009, Price Funeral
in New York or L.A. and kind of moves its Mercury, said his auto business is meeting
tion, 300 block of E. Summit grandfather, he is survived by his Home Chapel, Maryville.
way inward. It seems to be a similar thing his projections since starting up in September
wife Betty (Morehouse) Engle, Burial: Prairie Home Cem-
economically.” 2008, and that buying a new car during the
Jan. 19 brother Milton Engle, Jr., sister etery Graham, Mo.
White takes the analogy one step further downturn might be a good idea.
Lucy Potts, son Stephen Engle, Memorial: Tri-C Nutrition
with the housing market in California and “I’ve been selling cars for 25 years and
Steven W. Stains, 32, Maryville, driving daughter Laurie (Engle) Mar- Center, 208 South Second St.,
the financial crisis on the East Coast. this is the best time to buy something,” Hill
without a valid driver’s license, 900 block lowe, son-in-law Chris Marlowe Maitland, MO, 64466.
“Maybe they’ll converge and hit us a said. “They’re giving you every reason to
N. Main and two talented and lovely
little harder, a little later, but we haven’t buy something. Great warranties, great
granddaughters; MacKenzie Phyllis Jean (Duncan)
accidenTs been hit really hard yet with a slowdown,” information, great interest rates, lots of Kate and Grace Elizabeth Mar- Tompkins, 78, died Friday, Jan.
White said. “But we’ve felt it, no doubt one’s financing.”
lowe. 16, 2009, at the Golden Living
going on.” The playing field with big city dealers
Jan. 4 Born on April 1, 1923, in Center in Maryville following a
Retail sales have fallen at Maryville’s has leveled, Hill said. Part of that has to
Sheridan, Mo.; John grew up on lengthy illness.
local retail giant Wal-Mart as well, Store do with what he said he believes is a shift
Ricky L. Doolin, 38, Maryville, collided the family farm, assisting with Phyllis was born on May
Manager Lonnie Scheffe said. Exact num- toward localization. As a native of northwest
with Amber R. Volner, 27, Pickering, Mo., the family business of raising 31, 1930, in St. Joseph, Mo., to
bers for the store weren’t available, but Missouri, Hill said he’s glad to have contrib-
on the 100 block of S. Laura. and showing purebred Hereford Charles and Merline Duncan.
nationally, retail sales fell 2.7 percent in the uted to that philosophy.
cattle as part of the storied Jesse She graduated from Savannah
critical month of December, according to the “We created 25 new jobs for this com-
Jan. 6 Engle & Sons cattle breeding High School and from Platte
U.S. Department of Commerce. City sales munity. And these are good jobs for skilled
business. In 1940, he gradu- Business School in St. Joseph.
revenue from the Holiday shopping season people,” Hill said. “They’re people that live
An unknown driver collided with Brian ated from Sheridan High School She worked as a bookkeeper for
months of November and December won’t here. They’re people that get their haircut
J. Burris, Creston, Iowa, at the 1200 block and shortly thereafter, relocated several years in St. Joseph. On
be available until at least March. here, they buy their groceries here, they buy
of S. Main. with his parents Grace and Mil- Sept.r 6, 1952, she married Doyle
Like White, Scheffe said the downturn their insurance here, they use the medical
ton Engle, to Hopkins, Mo. In Tompkins. They lived on a farm
isn’t as severe in Nodaway County. services here. And that’s what I believe the
Jan. 8 November 1944 he followed near Barnard, Mo., for most of
“We’re not feeling it like the rest of the future holds for regional shopping centers
his older brothers, Allyn and their married lives, moving to
country is in some places,” Scheffe said. “Not like Maryville.”
Mildred F. Partridge, 79, Burlington Milton Jr., into the Navy, serv- Maryville in the early 1990s.
right now, we’re not.” So while many trends in Nodaway
Junction, Mo., cited with failure to yield, col- ing as a Specialist 2nd Class. In Phyllis is survived by her hus-
The downturn hasn’t been severe, but County and Maryville may be similar to that
lided with Hillary L. Wehrli, 21, Maryville, 1945, John joined thousands of band Doyle, who was awarded
moderate, Scheffe said. And in a store like of national levels, there are differences. There
at the intersection of North Buchanan and other active military personnel Caregiver of the Year for his
Maryville’s Wal-Mart — which sells both may be light at the end of the tunnel too,
West Second. marching in President Franklin devotion to Phyllis while she was
perishable and non-perishable items — the White said, but cautioned that things could
D. Roosevelt’s funeral procession in the nursing home. Additional
drop hasn’t been in all departments. get worse before they get better.
Jan. 10 through the streets of Washing- survivors include her children,
“We’re looking more at the consumable “I think what we’re going to see in
ton, D.C. Dwight Tompkins and his wife,
items,” Scheffe said. “The items that people 2009 is probably a similar movement to the
Joel D. Hundertmark, 28, Maryville, After the war, John returned Mary, of Sacramento, Ca., Brenda
would buy on an everyday basis versus the downside through the first six months of the
collided with Kimberly M. Eversgerd, 20, to Hopkins. On Feb. 22, 1947, Ryan and her husband, Pat, of
luxury items that people are not so apt to year. So you’ll continue to see the unemploy-
Maryville, at the intersection of West 16th he married Betty Morehouse at Mound City, Mo., and her grand-
buy because they’re watching every dollar ment rate — nationally and locally — rise,”
and North Mulberry. the United Methodist Church in daughter, Kimberly Tompkins, of
they spend.” White said. “I am hopeful from the news I
Maryville. The couple eventually Sacramento, Ca.
Not all news is bad across Maryville follow, the people that I trust and read in
Traci M. Harr, 21, Maryville, was purchased a farm west of Hop- Funeral services were held
however. At least one small business owner, the business, that the second half of 2009,
involved in an vehicle accident at the inter- kins, where they have resided on Monday, Jan. 19 at the Dan-
Pagliai’s Owner Nathan Klaas, had yet to maybe we’ll start to see a firm bottom and
section of South Munn and Victory Lane. the past 58 years. felt Funeral Home. Final resting
feel the effects of less expendable income in a retrenchment and retooling and increase
After losing their first child place is in the Barnard Cemetery.
consumers’ wallets. growth in the third or fourth quarter of this
Joshua Schatzberg, 19, Maryville, (John David) at birth, the couple Memorials can be directed to the
“We’ve actually held because I think year.
collided with a vehicle owned by Ali welcomed son Stephen in 1950 Alzheimer’s Association or to the
people aren’t going to St. Joe as much, or “But that would make it at least a two
Elzen, Maryville, at the intersection and daughter, Laurie, in 1963. In New Nodaway County Humane
going out to a movie,” Klaas said. They’re year recession, which is very long and very
of U.S. Business Highway 71 and East addition to farming and working Society.
sticking around town.” deep.”
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Jan. 22, 2009
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Heading soutH for a smoke
Iowa citizens commute to Missouri to save on cigarettes
By Kenny Larabee ers like Bob say a lot of money is
Community News Editor flowing out of Iowa and right into
Missouri.
Across the country, Americans who choose Mike Foster is the owner
to smoke may be feeling a little snuffed out. of the Smokeshop, a busi- per-
Smoking bans have become commonplace ness that specializes in the cent drop in
in restaurants and parking lots. Even the last sale of tobacco and tobacco the state’s smoking
social bastion of the smoker, the bar, has become products. He owns Smoke- the since the tax increase as
the target of a society increasing its efforts to shops in Clarinda, Iowa, Braddyville carton. sign the tax is accomplishing its
eradicate public smoking. (just on the south side of the Missouri- “They always buy car- goals.
But one unintended consequence arose from Iowa state line) and Hopkins, Mo. Sales have tons,” Beeman said. “I’ve got But it’s not just cigarettes that
all these efforts. struggled in his Iowa store since the tax increase, several buyers from Iowa who come down are causing money to leave Iowa
“Bob” is a smoker that lives on the state bor- he said. maybe once a month and buy six cartons.” for Missouri, Foster said, noting
der between Missouri and Iowa. One of Iowa’s “It’s devastated just about all of the tobacco Bob said the amount being bought over that Clarinda is just a half an hour
estimated 327,000 adult smokers, Bob has had to business in Iowa,” Foster state lines is even more drive from Maryville.
make many changes since March 16, 2007. That’s said. “Our sales have dramatic. “Say you smoke two cartons
state Cigarette
because on that date, then newly-elected Iowa just dropped like crazy “There’s a couple of old a week,” Foster said. “You can,
Governor Chet Culver signed a bill that raised in Iowa.” ladies that come from Coun- right now, drive down to Missouri,
excise tax rates and
Iowa’s state excise tax from $0.36 to $1.36 — a A carton of a leading cil Bluffs — I don’t know why save $30 a carton, fill your tank of
dollar a pack. brand like Marlboros can rankings they don’t go to Nebraska — gas up cheaper because the gas
Bob said he knows smoking is bad for him. sell for up to $41.60 in they fill the trunk of a Cadil- tax is cheaper, go down and buy
He fully understands the side-effects of the Clarinda, but as low as lac every time they come your groceries at Wal-Mart, and
habit. But smoking is his freedom, his choice. $27.99 in Maryville. Not state tax rank down,” Bob said. enjoy yourself, and come back and
And instead of quitting, he just went south to only that, but fourth- New York $2.75 1st The Smokeshop in Iowa you’ve saved money. Just off what
buy his cigarettes. tier cigarettes (low-end Iowa $1.36 19th isn’t the only retailer feeling you’d have spent on cigarettes in
That’s because while Iowa ranks 19th in manufactured cigarettes) Kansas $0.79 32rd the pinch. Phillip’s 66 Store Iowa.”
the nation for the highest state cigarette excise cannot be sold in Iowa. Nebraska $0.64 34th Manager Cheryl TenEyck Bob said he would continue to
tax rates at $1.36 a pack, Missouri ranks 49th, Fourth-tier cigarettes Missouri $0.17 49th said the Clarinda station’s smoke; it’s his right, even while
charging just $0.17 a pack. Only South Carolina, such as Honors or Sabre South Carolina $0.07 50th sales have dropped a third government clamps down on
at $0.07, charges less. can sell for $10.99 a carton since the tax increase. While smokers and not other luxury
And since Bob lives on the state border and at Foster’s stores in Mis- she believes some of her goods, like alcohol.
works in Iowa, he not only buys cigarettes for souri. His cheapest carton smokers have kicked the “We’re losing out all the
himself, but his co-workers as well. in Iowa sells for $26.75. habit, many just go to Missouri. time and it’s getting ridiculous,”
“I think at one time I was buying for 12 or 14 “It’s like this, you jump something up $10 “My cigarette sales have gone down since Bob said. “It’s just like alcohol
different people at work, once a week,” Bob said. more than across the line anywhere, where are gas has gotten cheaper. If they have cheap gas, and gambling, people are going
“There’s 12 to 14 cartons every week.” people going to go?” they can drive. If they don’t, they go ahead to do it. If you make it illegal
When signed into law, Culver pledged that The difference has been noticed in Missouri. and buy them here,” TenEyck said. “If they run here, they’ll go somewhere else
the bill would help combat youth smoking in Casey’s Store Manager John Beeman said he’s out, they’ll buy a pack here, but they buy their and all it causes is bootlegging.
Iowa. Sales in Iowa dropped 36 percent in the noticed an increase in the sale of his cigarettes cartons south.” They should of learned from the
first year after the law was enacted. But smok- to buyers from Iowa. Specifically, cigarettes by Proponents of the tax increase point to a 22 ‘20s and ‘30s, but I guess they
didn’t.”
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tHurSDaY Jan. 22, 2009 NWMissourinews.com
Men’S baSketball JUNIOR GUARD MIKE
Larsen goes up over
Men struggle through rebuilding season UCM defenders for the
lay-up in the Bearcats
Jan. 14 victory. The
young ‘Cats hope to
keep imroving the
By Christopher Woodland more games in each of the last direction.” meyer said. “He’s been in there
second half of the
Sports Editor 10 seasons, and 20 or more in The ’Cats’ young core of playing more, and once he got
season.
eight of its last nine behind coach payers consists of five freshmen his confidence, he really upped
Halfway through the 2008- Steve Tappmeyer. and two sophomores. One of his level of play.”
’09 season, the Northwest men’s Tappmeyer knew his team the sophomores, forward Elijah Confidence could be the larg-
basketball team finds itself in the would struggle this year, behind Allen, has made an increasing est missing piece of the puzzle
middle of a rebuilding season. just one returning senior, for- impact as the season drags on. this year.
The Bearcats limped through ward Hunter Henry. After averaging just 7.1 The ’Cats brought momen-
the first half of MIAA play this “We just knew coming in that points per game through the first tum from their 61-57 victory over
year. The ’Cats compiled a 2-7 a strong part of our teams in the seven games, Allen has averaged No. 19 Central Missouri into its
record against conference foes, past was having a strong core 15.3 since breaking into a starting Saturday game at Southwest
and 7-9 overall, and are in dan- of fourth and fifth year guys,” spot over the last nine games. Baptist.
ger of missing the MIAA con- Tappmeyer said. “We knew we Tappmeyer attributes Allen’s “Any time you can beat one
ference tournament for the first didn’t have that, but I think we emergence to confidence. of the top teams in the conference
time since 1991. have a core of young guys and I “He’s playing with a lot it’s big,”
photo by seth cook
Northwest has won 15 or think we’re heading in the right more confidence now,” Tapp- See Men on b2 photography editor
woMen’S bball
State buDget | atHletic DepartMent
Dedication
pays off at
Invitational
By Jason Lawrence
Asst. Sports Editor
The Northwest indoor track
and field team came back from
winter break in record-breaking
fashion.
Assistant Coach Tessa
Koschel was pleasantly surprised
by the results of the Nebraska
Holiday Inn Invitational.
“I was excited more than
anything,” Koschel said. “To see
STATE BUDGET CUTS for instituions of higher
the importance the athletes put
education could reach into the pockets of athletic
on track and field to have the
programs, making travelling and many luxuries
dedication for over one month to
unaffordable.
go home and do what they need
to do. It’s great for each of the
people who are doing well right
will bobby go broke?
now, it’s much deserved.”
Anna O’Brien broke the
school record in the 5,000-meter
run in Lincoln, Neb. last week-
end. O’Brien sees the record as
how she will leave her mark on
Athletic department hopes to avoid economic fall
the school.
“That’s one way of doing
it (leaving a mark),” O’Brien
said. “It makes me feel good;
By Dustin Sander Just like other departments, we will have to make Steinmeyer said. “Sometimes we worry too much about
I mean the record is from 1980
Community Sports Editor the appropriate responses with the information that it, we think we have to give the kids more than we
something. I’m glad, but I want
comes our way. At this particular point we don’t know really need to, I think we spoil them sometimes and I
more.”
In 2009, Northwest athletes may end up wearing the what the degree of that will be. We have to let that don’t think cut backs are bad. We can all go a little less
O’Brien ran the 5K in 17:51:71,
same jerseys and staying a little closer to Maryville. process play itself out … I can’t give you the specific spoiled in every department.”
falling just short of a provisional
The athletic department, like others across cam- scenario.” Another significant part of a team’s budget that
qualifying spot. O’Brien said she
pus, is expecting cuts for 2009 due to the struggling Every program has been alerted of the fact they may be cut is equipment such as uniforms, Boerigter
enjoys testing herself against D-I
economy. will have less money to spend next year, Boerigter said. said. Teams normally get new uniforms every season;
competition.
The University, like every other University in the Every program will be forced to make cuts beginning they may not receive a new set every year but typically
“I like it, it’s a challenge,”
state, was told to create a report for what would happen with how many games each team plays and where. new home, away or warm-up jerseys.
O’Brien said. “To beat somebody
to the school if budget cuts were enforced by the state. “We advised them to look at their schedules maybe Coaches aren’t fretting too much over the threat-
from Nebraska or from Iowa
Although no plans will be definite until the Gov. Jay next year they don’t make that extended trip that they ened budget cuts.
State, I think you just try harder,
Nixon, State of the State Address Tuesday Jan 27th. In would have made before,” Boerigter said. “We have “It’s just a fact of life,” Steinmeyer said. “We’re no
it’s challenging. You want to see
the address, Nixon will announce the budget for the extended trips in a number of sports to California or different than anybody else, the tough thing is that
where you’re at in the midst of
state’s colleges and how much the university is expect Utah where ever it might be … So we’ve alerted them we’ve already got our schedule set for next year. … but
D-I schools.”
to cut, Vice President of Finance Ray Courter said. all of that so next year might not be the time to make it’s just a fact of life, you’re going to have to find places
Ben McKim posted a career
“We don’t know yet what will happen,” Courter that trip.” to cut things … I just don’t consider it as a major crisis,
best in the shot put and increased
said. “It’s a step by step process.” Nearly all the Northwest sports programs make it’s just like everything else it will pass.”
his provisional qualifying mark
The athletic department will expect cuts, but to what an extended trip sometime during their season. This Boerigter has experienced budget cuts at Northwest
with a throw of 53 feet and six
extent Athletic Director Bob Boerigter is unclear. year, three Northwest teams traveled to every part of before, in 2002. Then the department had to make
and one-fourth inches.
“Once the University decides exactly the direction the country for regular season events. Women’s bas- similar cuts to meet the budget. In ’02 no jobs were
Ron Purnell was the top
we have to go with our budgeting process and our ketball traveled to St. George, Utah, men’s basketball terminated and Dr. Boerigter doesn’t expect that to
Division II finisher in the 200-
plans and the Athletic Department would definitely traveled to San Antonio, Texas and volleyball traveled happen for ’09.
meter dash and improved his
follow suit of that,” Boerigter said. “We’re not going to Oakdale, N. Y. During all of the trips a total of only “We lived though it once, we’ll live though it
career best time by more than
be held harmless and not be expected to do some belt six games were played. again,” Steinmeyer said. “Budget cuts affected us, it’s
half a second with a time of 22.68
tightening and make some adjustments within our “The exotic travel is kind of important to recruit- tough, it’s tough, but it’s a fact of life, I have to cut my
seconds.
budget. ing and other stuff,” woman’s basketball coach Gene budget at home.”
Hannah Henry lowered
her season best in the 60-meter
hurdles and Jacob Dupin had a
season best in the high jump and
won the unseeded competition.
woMen’S baSketball
Dupin attributed his success to
training over the break.
SENIOR GUARD
“I actually did it this year,” ’Cats struggle in second half
MEGHAN Brue
Dupin said. “In years past, I
drives the
didn’t. I’d usually gain weight
and come back and get back in Bearcats down
shape. This year I came back the court in the By Brian Bosiljevac The Lions got off to another fast start to begin the second
pretty much where I was at and second half. Brue University Sports Editor half. Only this time, there would be no comeback from
in shape.” led Northwest in the ’Cats.
The team has two meets scoring with 14 It was a tale of two halves for the Northwest “Their shooters never got off decent shots the first
scheduled for this weekend. The points. It was women’s basketball team last night. half,” Steinmeyer said. “In the second half we lost India-
distance runners and four other The Bearcats (6-11, 2-8 MIAA) let a close game slip Wood. When they had the run to jump the lead from 10
her 16th straight
athletes will head to Ames, Iowa away from them as they dropped their eighth confer- to 20 (Danielle) DeVader had a three and in the scouting
double-dig it
to compete in the Iowa State ence game of the season to Missouri Southern (13-4, report it said those two don’t even get a look and we lost
game.
Open on Friday and Saturday. 7-3 MIAA). them four times in a little time span.”
O’Brien is looking forward to “They’re (Missouri Southern) aggressive, they’re in At one point in the beginning of the second half, the
this weekend. your face and if you don’t go back with their aggression ’Cats had four turnovers within three offensive posses-
“I have high expectations,” and their strength, if you don’t attack it, then that’s what sions, which took away any chance at getting back in
O’Brien said. “I run my best at happens,” head coach Gene Steinmeyer said. the game, Steinmeyer said.
Iowa State and in the past I’ve The start of the game didn’t look good for the ’Cats. Senior captain Amber Vandevender made it back
had my best indoor races there. The high energy Southern offense came out quick to put to the court for the first time last night since being
There’s a full field of good run- Northwest behind 7-0 early in the first half. The ’Cats injured.
ners, but I expect to do well.” scratched their way back into the game going on an 8-3, “I thought she (Vandevender) played pretty well,”
The rest of the team heads to tying the game at 19 with 3:43 left in the first half. Steinmeyer said. “She limped a little bit out there, but I
Lincoln to compete in the Prairie When ’Cats came out of the locker room after half think she really did a decent job.
photo by jarod clarke
Wolf Invitational on Friday. senior photographer time their chances at a comeback victory disappeared. See woMen on b2
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northwest baptist
Half time adjustments for 6-11 Bearcats
61 Score 82
39.3 Field Goal pct. 43.3
37 Rebounds 43
16 Assists 19
By Brian Bosiljevac Lady Blues lead the MIAA in 13 MIAA foes their roster is still team. She has been on the court
33.3 Three point pct. 31.0
University Sports Editor of 19 categories. missing two of their four seniors, more than any other ’Cat this
Northwest is sitting on a 2-7 Amber Vandevender and Jessica year. She also leads the team in 17 Turnovers 18
As the Northwest women’s conference record only one game Burton, along with freshman Kate scoring, rebounding and steals. 7 Steals 14
basketball team reaches the mid- back from being tied for last place Dekker. “I think we (younger players) 58.8 Free throw pct. 78.6
way point of its conference sched- in the MIAA. The 2-7 record Steinmeyer has asked many have responded really well,”
1 Blocks 3
ule it will begin playing each team doesn’t tell the whole story for players with little or no college Martin said. “I think the last
a second time. After a frustrating the ’Cats though. Four of those experience to step up and play couple of games we have been
first half of the season the Bearcats seven losses have been by four key roles on this injury filled playing our best ball and with men’s game leaders
hope to make the correct adjust- or less points. roster. people starting to return from
ments the second time around. “Three of the four we had to “They have responded great,” their injuries we should only get Points Rebounds
The ’Cats will begin the final come from behind,” Steinmeyer Steinmeyer said. “I can’t ask for better.”
1.)19 - Hunter Henry 1.) 9 - Hunter Henry
stretch of the season at home said. “The key is to have the lead. anything more than what the One-thing freshmen, seniors
2.) 15 - Elijah Allen 2.) 8 - Elijah Allen
tomorrow. We are just always climbing that kids have put on the floor. I have and coaches all agree on is the
Although senior Meghan hill. We need to have the lead in called on kids who have hardly season is not lost. 3.) 5 - Three tied 3.) 5 - Mike Larsen
Brue and freshman Shelly Martin the last two minutes.” been on the floor all year and they “Our all-in goal is to get to
agree the team plays its best ball The Bearcats injuries have have responded.” Kansas City (MIAA tourna- Assists Steals
at home. Head coach Gene Stein- only added to the fire of North- Senior leader Brue agreed ment),” Steinmeyer said. “If you 1.) 5 - Mike Larsen 1.) 1 - Six NW players
meyer wonders if home court west’s rough start. Before the with Steinmeyer in the way the get to Kansas City anything can 2.) 3 - Edriss Floyd had one steal in the
advantage will be a factor. season ever started the ’Cats new girls have performed. She happen.” and Elijah Allen game
“Look who we’re playing,” found out they were going to lose explained how difficult it is to Last year the ’Cats entered
Steinmeyer said. their six-foot two-inch Division come in as a freshman and play the MIAA tournament a fifth
FG percentage 3-pt percentage
Next up the ’Cats prepare to I transfer Gentry Dietz due to right away. seed and won it all never facing
1.) 100 - Vernon Weddle 1.) 100 - Hunter Henry
take on the titans of the MIAA, injury. Through the course of the “We have handled the rough a team seeded lower than them.
2.) 66.7- Jake Reinders and Kyle Haake
Emporia State and Washburn. season, another Division I trans- start as best as we could,” Brue They continued on to the NCAA
Emporia stands on top of the fer, Abby Henry, was slowed by said. “We are trying to make the regional tournament and upset 3.) 54.5 - Hunter Henry 3.) 50 - Jake Peterson
MIAA conference and holds a a knee injury and only returned best of it. It is definitely not easy No. 1 West Texas A&M, before
No. 5 national ranking. Washburn to the court for limited play last to take. Hopefully we will start losing in the Semifinals to confer- women’s statistics
is third in the MIAA and is also weekend. winning games.” ence foe Emporia State.
ranked in the top-10 nationally. As the ’Cats prepare to make Brue’s approval should mean Can the ’Cats play Cinderella northwest missouri southern
Together the Hornets and the their second-go-round of their a lot to the younger girls on the two years in a row?
47 Points/game 64
37.0 Field Goal pc t. 35.5
men: Expect bearcats 72 - 70 32 Rebounds/game 39
10 Assists/game 15
16.7 Three point pct. 40.9
better second 18 Turnovers/game 13
5 Steals/game 11
78.6 Free throw pct. 91.7
half of season
5 Blocks/game 1
women’s game leaders
Continued from b1 together,” Haake said. “If
we can eliminate the mis- Points Rebounds
freshman gaurd Kyle takes I think we can win 1.)16 - Shelly Martin 1.) 7 - Micaela Uriell
Haake said. “Every win some games down the 2.) 14 - Meghan Brue 2.) 4 - Melissa Nyquist
is important, and it shows stretch.” 3.) 8 - Micaela Uriell and Rickeya McElroy
that we can beat any team With the second half
in the MIAA.” of the conference season
Assists Steals
The ’Cats played side- about to tip off, Northwest
1.) 4 - Micaela Uriell 1.) 2 - Shelly Martin
by-side with No. 5 South- must battle to secure a
2.) 1 - Six NW players 2.) 1 - Three NW players
west Baptist for most of sport in the MIAA tourna-
Saturday’s game before ment. had one assist had one steal
falling 82-61. They trailed Currently ninth in the
by seven at halftime, and conference, only the top FG percentage 3-pt percentage
closed the gap to four early eight make the tourna- photo by seth cook | photography editor 1.) 66.6 - Amber Vandevender 1.) 50.0 - Shelly Martin
in the second half. ment. 2.) 62.5 - Shelly Martin 2.) N/A
The turning point came With the younger player EDRIS FLOY STOLE an inbound pass following Hunter Henry’s two free throws to defeat Missouri Southern 72-70
3.) 50.0 - Meghan Brue 3.) N/A
in the second half when gaining confidence as well Wednesday night. Henry led all scorers with 23 points. Mike Larsen added 11, and Floyd finished with 8.
Baptist came away with a as experience, Tappmeyer
SHOOTING
seven-point possession to feels a post-season run is a
OVER A Missouri
put the game out of reach. possibility, but mostly want women: Second half collapse
The foreign concept of to focus on making sure Southern
a seven-point possession that his team continues to defender,
occurred when Mike Lar- improve he said. Continued from b1 only scored one point from the free-throw Sophomore
sen intentionally fouled “It’s important to just Rickeya McElroy
line against the Lions last night.
Brandon Burgette on a play well and make sure attempts an
She hit a couple shots. She ran the team when “You could tell by her body language
breakaway layup. The ref- we’re getting better,” Tapp- we asked her to run the team. It’s always it was going to be a rough time for her,” inside shot in
eree tagged Larsen with a meyer said. “You can’t do
tough to come back that first time, but I got Steinmeyer said.” the paint. North-
technical. much about what the other
no problem with Amber.” Even with a 2-8 conference record, the west struggled
D’Ante Harris made teams are doing, we just
Northwest senior Meghan Brue did man- ’Cats refuse to call it quits. to score inside
both free throws, and a have to focus on (our next
age to keep her streak of scoring double-digit “It hasn’t put us back any more than we in their 64-47
three-pointer completed game). We’ve seen every-
points alive. Brue shot 50percent from the were,” Martin said. “We’re still right there, loss to Missouri
the seven-point possession body already so hopefully
field bringing in 14 points and lengthening with the injured people coming back and
and knocked Northwest we can get a run going.”
her streak to 16 straight games. younger people getting experience. Hope-
out of the game. Northwest plays the
Another bright spot on the ’Cats roster fully later on when we make the (MIAA)
Little mistakes, like second and third games of
was freshman Shelly Martin. Martin scored tournament everyone will just be ready to
Larsen’s foul, may lead to a three-game home-stand
12 points and was two of four from behind go.”
more wins down the road. against Emporia State at
the three-point line. The ’Cats have two days to get prepared
“I just think right now 3:30 p.m. on Saturday and
It was the ’Cats’ six-foot two-inch Rick- for the fifth best team in the country. North-
we’ve been making strides, against Washburn at 7:30 eya McElroy who struggled last night. McEl- west will take on the MIAA leader, Emporia photo by jarod clarke
but haven’t gotten it all p.m. Wednesday night. senior photographer
roy ranks second on the team in scoring but State, at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow at home.
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Boys hold on to early lead Northwest holds clinic for
teenage baseball players
By Dustin Sander a hurry and turning the ball over.” dling, we still had
Community Sports Editor When the ’Hounds came out it,” Kuwitsky said.
for the second half, Mid Buchanan “So even though
The Maryville boy’s basket- picked up their intensity and forced all the momentum By Christopher Woodland defense.
ball team barely held on for a win turnover after turnover from the was going to them, Sports Editor On Saturday, pitchers will
against Mid Buchanan Tuesday ’Hounds. we still were up work around five different
night. “I told them ahead of time, eight to nine. Even Kids hoping to improve pitching stations and have their
The Spoofhounds won 68-61 what this press wants you to do is when they got it to their skills on the baseball dia- pitches clocked for speed.
in a thrilling second half where the even if you beat it, hurry down the six, I told them, at mond this spring will get the Sunday will focus on hit-
’Hounds all but imploded after floor, and take a bad shot or make a that key timeout, opportunity to do so on Jan. ting and spend time in the
being up 40-18 at the half. bad decision so they can get the ball ok they’ve got 31 and Feb. 1 at the Northwest batting cages, and receive the
“I told my assistant coaches at and go the other way,” Kuwitsky momentum and campus in Maryville. opportunity to watch film.
halftime, this lead kind of scares me said. “So if we beat it, score, but they’re all excited, Open to kids ranging from The film sessions consist
because I hope we don’t relax and if we don’t beat it, set it up and but we’re up six 13-year-olds to high school of a breakdown analysis of
let them pick it up,” coach Mike run some offense. Then when we with 20 seconds to seniors, 2009 Bearcat Baseball Bearcat batters, and proper
Kuwitsky said. “They’ve (Mid did start doing it, they just started go. I’d much rather Clinic will teach fundamentals technique.
Buchanan) been behind like this trapping every pass, then when be at this place than to aspiring baseball stars. “We talk about mechan-
many times this year. With their they finally started calling some where they’re at Northwest coach Darin ics and vision, and basically
style of play, they’re going give fouls on them, then that made a right now.” Loe will hold the two-day just tell them ‘this is how it’s
up points and they’re going to get difference..” Maryville held event for the ninth consecutive done,’” Loe said. “We’ll break
points.” Maryville’s lead dwindled onto a two pos- year. He also uses the clinic as a down film of our own players,
Mid Buchanan pressed the from 22 to 13 in the third quarter session lead in the way to scout possible for future and talk about hand place-
’Hounds the entire game and the after it scored only eight points. last minutes of the photo by dustin sander | community sports editer recruiting classes. ment, sight, motion and stuff
pressure wasn’t a problem for Mid Buchanan kept pressure on game when Mid SPOOFHOUND SENIOR ADAM Mattson drives past a Mid Buchanan defender in the first “One of the big things is like that.”
Maryville in the first half. In the the ’Hounds and brought the game Buchanan started half of Tuesday nights game. Maryville won 68-61. that the NCAA doesn’t let us The clinic produces even
second half, the ’Hounds weren’t as within striking distance quickly in hitting three point- bring kids in for workouts in more benefits than allowing
cool and were beat by the press. the fourth quarter. ers to give the hot Mid Buchanan team. the spring,” Loe said. “It gives Loe and the other coaches to
“We just didn’t take our time,” “I kept reminding them that we ’Hounds added pressure. They hit Maryville will play Chillicothe us the opportunity to work scout up-and-coming talent
senior John Farmer said. “Getting in had the lead, even as it was dwin- their free throws to hold off the red- at 7 p.m. Friday at home. out players and find possible from an early age.
recruits. We have a couple “It’s fun to see these guys
kids on the team right now come in and progress,” Loe
Girls BaskeTBall that we got from the clinic. It’s said. “We have a lot of guys
an opportunity for the kids to that come back year after year.
Girls throttle Falls City, await Mid Buchanan come in and showcase their Also it gets us ready for the
talents.” season. It gets us thinking
One current Bearcat that about baseball again.”
decided to enroll at Northwest The Northwest players
By Jason Lawrence means we’re getting the ball inside record to 8-3 on the season. Three to being good, but we’re going to after attending the clinic is mostly volunteer to work
Asst. Sports Editor and she’s getting it in position to players scored in double digits for need it to be great to be a great team. Northwest junior pitcher Ben the clinic for the chance to
score. The guards we’re doing a Maryville and four others scored Most nights we can score points, Stedronsky. help young baseball players
A fast start and an up-tempo great job of getting her the ball and more than six points. Steins led the but it will be our defense and our “I came when I was a improve their game.
zone defense led the Spoofhounds that’s something we haven’t done team with 12 points in the victory. ability to box out that will be the senior,” Stedronsky said. “It’s “It’s kind of nice to get to
to victory over Falls City, Neb. lately.” “I like to see that, because then difference.” one of the recruiting tools see kids come in here, and to
Maryville’s shifting zone held “The pace was kind of slow, we you’re hard to guard,” Hageman Mid Buchanan is up next for they use. A lot of kids that are try to help them develop into
the Tigers to only nine first half just played zone defense,” Molly said. “If you have a lot of girls that the Spoofhounds. Hageman said seniors end up getting invited better players,” Stedronsky
points. After the first quarter, the Steins said. “I thought we played can score from a lot of different the Dragons are a scrappy bunch to the workout at the end of said.
score was 17-2. The ‘Hounds went pretty good defensively and all areas, then you’re not one dimen- and have a tendency to get out to summer.” The application deadline
into the locker room at halftime right on offense.” sional. Hopefully, we’re a team fast starts. About 120 kids normally for the 2009 clinic is Jan. 26
with a 43-9 lead. They gave up 21 points over the that’s hard to guard on offense.” “We’re going to have to play show up, with last year’s atten- The cost is $60 per day, and
Megan Walker outscored the final two quarters while working Hageman said that despite hard and I think we will,” Walker dance reaching 165. Kids come begins at 10 a.m. each day, with
entire Falls City team in the first on the zone press and trying out the big win, there is still room for said. “We’re going to have to play from as far away as Kansas a t-shirt for participants.
half and led Maryville with 10 first some different things that the team improvement. our game. When we played them City and Omaha, Loe said. “It’s a pretty long day from
points on five-for-five shooting might use later on down the road, “Defense is still a weakness,” last year, we did a lot of run and The first day will focus start to end, but it’s a lot of
during the first two quarters. Hageman said. Hageman said. “It was pretty bad gun stuff and pressed, so I could on pitching, while the sec- fun,” Stedronsky said.
“At halftime to see your post The ‘Hounds won 70-30 while to start the season and it was a see us doing that again.” ond day the Northwest play- Applications are available
player at 5-5, you like to see that,” only hitting two three pointers weakness last year. I’d say it’s come The ‘Hounds and Dragons tip- ers and coaches will instruct on the Northwest baseball
Coach Grant Hageman said. “That in the game and improved their around to being average to close off Monday at 7 p.m. in Faucett. proper batting techniques and web site.
ATHLETES WEEK
O F
THE
Anna
Molly
O’Brien
Steins
Hunter Henry shut down the returning By the end of the first half against Falls City,
MIAA league MVP last Saturday. Henry Walker had scored more points than the
held Southwest Baptist’s Matt Rogers to 10 entire Falls City team. On 5-of-5 shooting,
points and six rebounds in a loss. Henry on Walker collected 10 points in the first 16
the other hand finished with 17 points and minutes, and was vital in the Spoofhounds
nine rebounds. Henry currently leads the 43-9 halftime lead. Maryville and went on to
MIAA in rebounds with 9.4 per game. Anna O’Brien broke Northwest’s 21-year route their opponent 70-30. Steins helped lead MHS to a 70-30 win over
old 5,000 kilometer record last weekend Falls City last Friday. She scored 12 points
at the Holiday Inn Invitational. It was her to lead the team and hit one of the team’s
Hunter first career 5 kilometer race. She broke Lisa Megan two three-pointers in the game. She also
Basich’s record of 17:54.24 in 1988 by run- helped get the ball inside to the post players
ning in a time of 17:51.27. The time was .51 for easy points. Steins will be an important
seconds away from provisionally qualifying part of the Spoofhounds next game at Mid-
Walker
Henry for nationals. Buchanan.
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Officials need to ref games not change the outcomes MIAA STATISTICS
MEN’S SCORING MARGIN
Referees that involve themselves why there was a technical and downs of sports. with its best player only able to offer
## Team G OFF DEF Margin
in the outcome of games have got foul on the senior guard In the second half, verbal support from the bench.
to go. at the time she blew the Brue could only look up at I’m not saying star players 1.Southwest Baptist 16 91.8 73.1 +18.8
I was in Bolivar to cover the whistle. the scoreboard and crack deserve special treatment in close 2.Central Missouri 16 79.9 63.4 +16.6
basketball games against Southwest Brue didn’t yell it or a smile in disbelief when games, but the officials’ job should be 3.Emporia State 16 80.8 69.5 +11.2
Baptist this past weekend and saw direct it at the referee. the same woman called to let the players decide the outcome 4.UNO 16 83.1 71.9 +11.2
something players often complain She had been knocked her for her fourth per- of the game. 5.Missouri Southern 19 76.2 68.5 +7.7
about, but seldom carries much to the ground along the sonal foul of the game on I think more officials should
6.Fort Hays State 16 71.4 64.5 +6.9
merit. baseline in the process of another ticky-tacky call. take after the crew in the Cardinals -
7.Washburn 17 79.9 73.6 +6.2
One of the refs in the women’s passing to a teammate for Brue would score 11 Eagles game last weekend.
Christopher Woodland 8.Northwest 16 70.1 66.6 +3.4
game was a woman with an ax to a bucket. Sports Editor points during a 10-min- The refs could have called a pass
9.Pitt State 16 76.1 73.6 +2.5
grind against Meghan Brue. I say that I had no idea what ute stretch of the second interference penalty on the Eagles’
10.Missouri Western 16 74.6 75.4 -0.8
because if memory serves me right, had happened. I asked the half, and attempted to final play, but the ref let the players
this female ref called every single one people around me to find out what I not touch anyone out of fear of foul- battle it out to decide the outcome 11. Truman 16 65.1 68.6 -3.5
of Brue’s five fouls in the game. had missed, but nobody had a clue. ing out. without throwing a flag.
Brue picked up a couple of cheap Last Wednesday during the That stretch ended when ol’ girl What I saw Saturday though,
early fouls in the game against the men’s game, I witnessed Central Mis- decided to call Brue for her fifth and was a terrible display of professional- WOMEN’S SCORING MARGIN
Bearcats, and picked up a technical souri coach Kim Anderson drop an final personal foul with five minutes ism on the part of the referee.
## Team G OFF DEF Margin
when she uttered a four letter word f-bomb about every five minutes, and left and Northwest ahead 71-70. Anyone who calls a game in
while picking herself up off the he was yelling them. Even I was left A look washed over Brue’s face that way should no longer work 1.Emporia State 16 87.7 62.2 +25.4
ground late in the first half of a back wondering if he should tone it down like that of someone who had just had anywhere in which she has any 2.Washburn 17 71.1 56.9 +14.1
and forth battle. with the young kids roaming around. her heart ripped out. She pulled her power at all. 3.Pitt State 16 77.1 65.4 +11.7
I would put money on it that He received no repercussions. jersey up over her face as she walked This is the type of woman that 4.Missouri Southern 16 69.4 60.7 +8.7
there was not a single person out- Cussing happens when people over to the Northwest sideline. makes men afraid to vote for a female 5.Fort Hays State 16 70.4 61.9 +8.5
side of the female referee that knew are stressed and wound up in the ups Northwest lost the game by three president. 6.Central Missouri 16 71.8 64.9 +6.9
7.UNO 14 70.4 67.4 +3.1
8.Southwest Baptist 16 71.8 74.1 -2.2
MIAA STANDINGS
9.Northwest 16 66.9 69.8 -2.9
10.Truman 16 61.1 67.8 -6.6
11.Missouri Western 15 62.5 75.1 -12.5
Men Women
MIAA OVERALL MIAA OVERALL
Emporia State (5) 8-1 14-2 MEN’S SCORING LEADERS
Southwest Baptist (6) 7-2 14-2
Central Missouri 7-2 12-4
Emporia State 7-2 13-3 ## Player-Team Cl Games Pts Avg/G
Washburn (10) 7-3 14-3
Central Missouri (24) 6-3 13-3 1.Rogers,Matthew-SBU JR 16 19.2
Missouri Southern 6-3 12-4
UNO 6-3 12-4 2.Taylor,Carlos-PSU SR 16 17.8
Washburn 6-4 10-7 Pitt State 6-3 11-5 3.Henry,Hunter-NWMSU SR 16 17.6
Missouri Southern 5-4 15-4 Fort Hays 4-5 8-8 4.Eggins,DeAndre-WU SR 15 17.5
UNO 4-5 7-7 5.Jenkins,Michael-UNO SR 16 17.2
Fort Hays 4-5 11-5
Southwest Baptist 4-5 7-9 6.Wilbern,Lamar-ESU JR 16 16.3
Missouri Western 4-5 7-9
Northwest 2-7 6-10 7.Evans,Tyrone-FHSU SR 16 15.5
Northwest 2-7 7-9
Truman State 1-8 4-12 8.Albers,Mitch-UNO SO 16 15.2
Pitt State 2-7 7-9
9.Young,Joe-UCM SR 16 15.1
Missouri Western 1-8 1-14
Truman 1-8 6-10
10.Thuston,Dominique-MWSU SO 15 15.1
*Wednesday games not included.
* Wednesday games not included.
SPORTS STAFF GAME PICKS WOMEN’S SCORING LEADERS
## Player-Team Cl G Pts Avg/G
Woody’s picks Brian “The Bulldog’s” picks Jason’s picks Dustin’s picks 1.Bright,Janice-WU SR 17 17.9
Prediction record (1-3) Prediction record (2-2) Prediction record (2-2) Prediction record (4-0) 2.Creed,Courtney-SBU SR 16 17.0
3.Mueller,Georgia-TSU SR 15 16.3
NCAA Lock NCAA Lock NCAA Lock NCAA Lock 4.McCombs,Nicole-PSU JR 16 16.2
Louisville at Syracuse — UL UConn at Notre Dame — UConn Maryland at Duke — Duke Baylor at Oklahoma — OK 5.Boston,Cassondra-ESU JR 16 15.8
I wanted to pick Syracuse in I see the mighty Fightin’ Irish Maryland flat-out has no Baylor has finally come out of 6.Biel,Erica-FHSU JR 16 15.2
this game, because like Bulldog having a rough week ahead of chance, plain and simple. Although the cellar in men’s sports to be a 7.Brue,Meghan-NWMSU SR 16 15.0
I just had a gut feeling about it. them. They are coming off back-to- I’m not a big fan of Coach K, ranked team, but they don’t have 8.Bancroft,Naomi-FHSU JR 16 14.5
But he got the pick first. So, I am back losses and the road doesn’t the Blue Devils are firing on all what it takes against Blake Griffin
9.Edwards,Ida-ESU SR 16 13.9
going to pick Louisville. Syracuse get much easier. After losing to cylinders and Gerald Henderson is and the Sooners in Norman. This
10.Leiker,Andrea-ESU SR 13 13.8
got killed by Pitt on Monday, and the third ranked Huskies they coming on strong for a Duke team game won’t even be close.
by Georgetown two games before have to take on No. 10 Marquette that should be playing deep into
that. and No. 4 Pitt. The Irish will need the tournament. NCAA Upset
all the luck they can get with this Memphis at Tenn— Tenn MEN’S REBOUNDING
NCAA Upset upcoming schedule. NCAA Upset The Vols did it last year to ## Player-Team Cl G Avg/G
Wisconsin at Illinois. — Badgers Michigan St. at Ohio St. — OSU knock off Memphis while they
Wisconsin has lost two straight, but NCAA Upset Michigan is on a hot streak and were No. 1. Both teams are down 1.Henry,Hunter-NWMSU SR 16 9.4
both were against tough teams and Marquette at Notre Dame— due for a letdown. They are on an this year, but I’m taking the Vols 2.Rogers,Matthew-SBU JR 16 8.4
both ranked higher than Illinois. ND 11-game winning streak, but OSU in a upset again even though John 3.Wilbern,Lamar-ESU JR 16 8.0
Wisconsin will bounce back in this Of course, I wouldn’t let the Irish is getting David Lighty back, so Calipari is at the top of my list as 4.Stukes,TJ-PSU JR 16 7.9
win and will be back in the top 25 lose four straight. They’ll pick up their luck is changing for the better far as college basketball coaches go. 5.Peintner,Tim-FHSU JR 15 7.6
before long. the win aginst the Golden Eagles and they should pick up a quality 6.Ateba,Vincent-MSSU SR 19 6.6
NCAA Lock
before heading on the road to Pitt. win over a very good MSU ball 7.Evans,Ivan-PSU JR 15 6.3
NCAA Lock club. Pudue at Minn — Purdue
8.Freeman,Ethan-TSU SO 16 6.2
Memphis at Tennessee — NCAA Lock Purdue has lost four games this
9.Petersen,Justin-UNO SR 15 6.1
Tigers Louisville at Syracuse — Orange NCAA Lock season, but all four against great
10.Luellen,Tremaine-UCM JR 16 6.1
I don’t like Dustin anymore. He I actually really like the Cardinals. I Wisconsin at Illinois- Illinois teams like Duke and Oklahoma,
is a worthless, tall, goofy looking just have a gut instinct the Orange- Sure, Wisconsin has lost two who are two of the best teams in
bearded wonder. He’s probably the men will take this one at home. If in a row, but they should pick up a the nation and the Boilermakers
WOMEN’S REBOUNDING
sort of creep that would throw little these two were to meet again in the win over Iowa before Illinois beats gave them both scares. Plus, as
stones at a girl’s window at 3 a.m. ’Ville or in March Madness I would them in this match-up. Illinois is far as I know the only sport the ## Player-Team Cl G Avg/G
The same girl who has a restrain- put my money on the scrappy a much stronger team and should Golden Gophers are good at is
1.Biel,Erica-FHSU JR 16 11.5
ing order against him. Therefore, Louisville team who took it to Pitt compete for their conference title. hockey.
Memphis wins. last weekend. 2.Edwards,Ida-ESU SR 16 11.0
NCAA Upset NCAA Upset 3.Brue,Meghan-NWMSU SR 16 8.1
NCAA Upset NCAA Upset Baylor at Oklahoma — Baylor UConn at Notre Dame — 4.Brodsack,Amanda-UNO SR 14 7.4
Brown at Yale — Brown Oklahoma at Okie State — I’m going with Murphy’s law on ND 5.Volkens,Alli-ESU SO 16 7.1
Yale won the last meeting between OK St. this one. Everything that can go I hate Notre Dame sports but 6.Mueller,Georgia-TSU SR 15 6.9
these two. Due to the laws of It’s a long shot, but the Cowboys wrong will go wrong for Oklaho- Luke Harangody has looked like 7.Joya,Laura-TSU JR 16 6.9
probability, Ivy League kids like have been playing pretty good and ma. Baylor’s front court will shut a man among boys, so I’m unfor- 8.Roberts,Rebecca-UCM SO 16 6.6
to abide by proven scientific laws, the in-state rivaly makes it more down the Griffin brothers. Let’s tunately picking the Irish. But for 9.McCombs,Nicole-PSU JR 16 6.5
Brown wins because the laws of exciting. Plus it’s no fun to always hope Baylor can use the opportu- once, I get the chance to pick against
10.DeVader,Danielle-MSSU SR 16 6.0
probability say they should. pick the sure thing, aka Dustin. nity to stay on top with a big upset. Bulldog.
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