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A: The wonderful thing is that President Paino and I work enormously well together. We’ve worked well together, we will continue to work well together. He is enormously supportive, so what we’ll be doing between now and when he leaves is he has committed to exposing me to everything he can. As the chief academic officer, I’m well aware of all the issues on the academic side of things. I might be less aware of other things that are going on in other kinds of areas, so I’m going to work mostly with him so I am understanding and aware of everything that is going on on campus. What we hope to do is have the transition be as seamless as possible.
Assistant News Editor Johanna Burns sat down with newly appointed Interim President Sue Thomas to discuss her goals for the next academic school year. Q: When did you find out that you were going to be interim president? A: That’s actually an interesting question, because how the process works is when the Board [of Governors] chair asked me about it, I thought about it and then once I decided I wanted to do it, you work out a contract and how all that is going to work. So none of that finished much before all of this happened. That’s an extended process, so it’s hard to say when I really found out. The process doesn’t quite work like that. I did know before Saturday.
Q: Is there anything else you’d like to add?
Q: Is this a position you could see yourself filling permanently in the future? Or is it definitely just an interim position?
Submitted photo University provost Sue Thomas is set to serve as interim president July 1.
A: It’s actually a really fabulous opportunity, for me to do the job and see if it’s right for me and if it’s right for the campus. When you think about it, there are very few opportunities where you get to kind of try on a job before you take it. The president’s job is unlike any other job on campus, so I want to be really certain that if I considered doing this as the “permanent” president, that it’s right for Truman and it’s right for me. I think the reason why [University] president [Troy] Paino has been so successful is he is a wonderful match for Truman
and has been able to do so many fabulous things because of that. So he and I are both very dedicated to public liberal arts and what that means. So I think he was so successful because he was perfect for Truman, and I think Truman deserves someone who is perfect for them to be their president. Q: Moving forward in July, what are some important aspects of that transition you need to be aware of? What would you classify as some of the big issues on campus that you need to be concerned about?
A: It’s surreal, but I’m thrilled, and I’m honored and energized and amazed, and I think together, the entire campus working together is going to do super cool, amazing things. But I think it takes all of us working together, including our board, our parents, our community — everybody. Not just our students and faculty and staff. Truman belongs to all of us, and so we’re at this amazing time when Truman has the opportunity through the Next Step teams and all of that work to really take control of our destiny. For the full story, visit the TMN website, tmn.truman.edu
Photo submitted by Daniel Degenhardt The University Swingers perform their dance routine, which featured 1930s steps and Beyoncé moves, during the Heartland Swing Festival April 2. The Swingers took second place in the competition against other teams from across the Midwest.
University Swingers take second By heather brostrom/staff writer
The Truman State University Swingers took second place April 2 at the Heartland Swing Festival in Des Moines, Iowa. See SWINGERS, page 3
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International Dinner features cultural cuisine
CORRECTIONS In the April 7 issue of the Index, the story “Student Gov votes no for Senate bill” should have read “Senior Senator senior Matt Cooper.” In addition, the bill was co-sponsored by Legislative Director senior Caitlyn Bess.
CITY COUNCIL IN BRIEF
The Council approved an ordinance certifying the results of the General Municipal Election for City Council. The Council approved an ordinance certifying the results of the General Municipal Election for continuance of the Economic Development Sales Tax. The Council recognized Glen Moritz for his past service on the City Council. The Council approved the nomination of Jerry Mills for mayor for 2016-17.
Jonah McKeown/Index Above: Audience members wait for the International Dinner show to begin. The event was cruise-themed. Below: Attendees of the 2016 International Dinner wait for their food. The dinner featured a variety of foods from around the globe and student performances.
The Council approved the nomination of Phillip Biston for mayor pro tem for 2016-17. The Council approved the appointment of Chuck Long to all committee seats previously filled by Glen Moritz.
STUDENT SENATE IN BRIEF
The Senate passed a resolution to improve transportation on campus for Truman students. The Senate read a resolution to amend the standing rules of Student Government. The Senate read a resolution to amend the by-laws of the Funds Allotment Council. The Senate read a resolution to amend the constitution of the Funds Allotment Council with spring 2016 ballot language. The Senate read a resolution requesting greater student-athlete support from Truman State administration.
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The Senate read a resolution encouraging the addition of Spanish admissions materials.
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SWINGERS | University Swingers traveled to Iowa, where they took second place in a swing festival Continued from page 1 The Swingers competed against teams from across the Midwest at the event, which also offered classes on various types of dances. Choreographer senior Shanon Barton said the University Swingers always are looking to learn more about swing dancing so they can teach it to others and spread their love of this dance style. She said they do so by attending workshops and having weekly Wednesday and Sunday practices. Although swing dance has historical roots, Barton said the Swingers find ways to make it modern. For example, she said the group’s performance for the competition featured traditional 1930s steps and Beyoncé moves. Having fast-paced songs with different dynamics makes it easier to choreograph and more enjoyable to dance, Barton said. Additionally, she said the performance captured the audience’s attention. Barton said most of the work the Swingers do happens during their weekly practices, but two weeks before the competition, they began to practice everyday for two hours. She said outside of practice, many partners will practice together, and also exercise and maintain a healthy diet. Senior Christina Scocchera, Swingers vice president, said she has been a part of the team for three years and competed against some of the same teams during past swing festivals. Scocchera said teams that had previously beaten Truman placed below
KPD takes over sexual assault investigation By Johanna Burns and Chris Burk
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Submitted photo Seniors, Christina Scocchera and Adam Raines perform a dance move at the Heartland Swing Festival. The University Swingers took second place this year. the Swingers at the Heartland Festival this year. Scocchera also said because the first place team was made up of rising professionals and the third place team hired professional choreographers, it was still rewarding to come in second place. For these reasons, Scocchera said she was excited to see the Swingers on a path to improvement. Swingers secretary junior Allison Kelly said three choreographers designed the team dance, taught it to the dancers, and then worked hard with the team to master it before leaving for Midterm Break. Kelly said getting to Heartland is the Swinger’s goal every year, and working toward it is exhausting but rewarding.
Sara Holzmeier, Department of Public Safety director, sent out an email Sunday morning announcing a reported sexual assault now under investigation by the Kirksville Police Department. The assault allegedly took place in the early morning of April 10 between a female Truman student and a male acquaintance at a Truman State fraternity house on Michigan Street. “Since it occurred off-campus, we contacted KPD and had them meet us at the hospital,” Holzmeier said. KPD Detective Steve Feeney said the process usually involves a preliminary interview with the reporting victim. Feeney said from that point, there are a couple different routes the investigation can take. Feeney said if the victim is injured, the police might call an ambulance or take the victim to the hospital. “If there was a sexual assault we’re going to ask that they go to the ER to do a rape kit,” Feeney said. Feeney said a rape kit involves a doctor examining the victim and collecting evidence and clothing. “We’re going to try to identify our suspect and where the crime took place,” Feeney said. Feeney said if they locate the suspect, the police department interviews the suspect and collects evidence. Feeney said
depending on when the incident occurred and was reported, they might do a suspect rape kit. The police will collect evidence from the location of the crime. Feeney said the department fills out a sexual assault questionnaire. Feeny said the department brings in someone from victim support services to help facilitate those questions. “When it is females that come in a report this [sexual assault], sometimes it’s hard for females to talk to males,” Feeney said. Feeney said once they have answered the questionnaire and gathered all the evidence, the department passes on a report to the prosecutor’s office. The process can vary in the amount of time it takes to investigate, depending on factors such as lab results and whether or not the investigators can locate the suspect, witnesses and location of the incident, Feeney said. “It’s something that we try to jump on and get done,” Feeney said. “Nowadays if we don’t get everybody talked to right there then stuff travels pretty quick, so it’s pretty hard for us to get good interviews.” Feeney said once the report is filed the police department’s role in the case is finished, with the exception of testifying. Feeney said victims can call emergency dispatch, contact a police officer, the police department, crisis lines or victim support services, or go into a hospital to report a sexual assault. Feeney said he could not comment on the alleged sexual assault case that is currently under investigation.
Student Senate candidates explore campaign techniques By Jonah McKeown and Paige Yungermann Staff Writers
With the U.S. presidential nomination process in full swing, Truman State students are launching their own political campaigns. Student Senate elections will take place April 18-19. Campaigning began last Monday, and many candidates plan to explore new and innovative methods of reaching potential voters. Student Senate is a student-run organization that works with other organizations like Faculty Senate and the Board of Governors to enact change on behalf of the student body. Junior Kyra Cooper, Student Senate ethics justice and head of this year’s elections, said any full-time student can run for Student Senate as long as they have a 2.75 GPA and have attended at least one Student Senate meeting. Cooper said
most Senate hopefuls are in the process of collecting signatures on petitions from fellow students to allow them to enter the race — a potential presidential candidate and their running mate need 250 signatures together, while 150 signatures are needed for candidates for other Senate positions. Many presidential and vice presidential candidates will designate a campaign manager and other team members to assist them. Cooper said many candidates use social media and posters to promote their candidacy, and many choose to campaign outside on The Quad. Although there is no set cap on how much a candidate is allowed to spend, Cooper said there is an unwritten understanding not to spend a large amount of money on a campaign. Although candidates are free to use a variety of media and methods to promote themselves, Student Senate outlines some restrictions and guidelines —
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students are not allowed to campaign in the Student Union Building, for example, or in residence halls. “It kind of depends on how you want to creatively approach the process,” Cooper said. “I know students are really good at finding new, innovative ways to campaign.” One student basing his campaign heavily on social media is sophomore Brandon Bethel, who is running for Funds Allotment Council chair. In addition to using social media, Bethel will speak to different organizations on campus to gather support. “[Running for Student Senate] is definitely an undertaking,” Bethel said. “It’s a lot of work. You definitely have to be prepared for it. It is something that there could be politics involved in it, so you have to have your goals and ideals and stick to those and defend them, but it’s also pretty good experience, too.” Bethel said he does not see the point in
spending large amounts of money for this campaign, and said so far he has only spent $6 to purchase a website domain name. Junior Clarissa Todd and freshman Remy McClain are running for president and vice president, respectively. The pair has employed two campaign managers to help them gather support. In addition to using more traditional forms of social media like Facebook, Todd said they are exploring the possibility of getting a Snapchat geofilter that would cover part of campus on the day of the election. Several U.S. presidential candidates already use Snapchat filters. “It’s less about brand new features since Truman’s policies are still older policies about what you can and can’t do [for your campaign],” Todd said, “So considering things like Snapchat filters don’t have regulations yet, we’re very much having to toe the line when we can and make sure it’s passed by several people beforehand.”
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Our View From provost to president Truman State celebrated the announcement of a new interim president Saturday. The Board of Governors announced Susan Thomas will act as interim University president when current University President Troy Paino leaves this July. Thomas currently serves as executive vice president for academic affairs and provost for the University and was appointed to that position in 2015. While the Index Editorial Board congratulates our incoming interim president, we also ask the Board of Governors to consider the appointment of all faculty positions with the same scrutiny and high expectations they demand when searching for a University president. Upward mobility is prevalent in the faculty here at Truman, which adds to the overall diversity of backgrounds among our leaders. Several of Truman’s past presidents have served in other roles at the University. Paino was the provost at Truman for two years before being named University president in 2010. Richard J. Coughlin acted as dean of libraries and museums before his appointment to interim provost from 2010-12. Now Coughlin will serve as interim executive vice president for Academic Affairs and provost when Thomas moves from those positions to interim president. The search for a University president can take months or sometimes even years. Whoever fills the position must have a background in educational leadership, long-term planning skills, be business savvy and have the ability to relate to students. While the presidential seat at any University comes with high expectations and requirements, we should not forget to apply those same high standards to other campus positions. Interim presidents have the same power as the presidents they temporarily replace. Selecting a provost also is not a decision that should be made lightly. The provost plays a role that directly affects the current well-being of our University and the future of our campus. And because there is such a great opportunity for upward mobility at Truman, every faculty position, no matter how small it seems, should be filled by someone who shows promise for a position higher up in the school. Some skills the Board of Governors looks for in a president don’t necessarily come naturally. Opportunities for educational leadership take time to come by and require a strong initiative to see a goal through to completion. Opportunities such as these can open up at the professor level. Several professors have taken the initiative to lead study abroad programs, taken a position on faculty senate, and suggested changes to University policies that ultimately were accepted and put into Truman’s mission statement. No matter their position, the faculty at Truman should not just focus on the classroom when considering the well-being of the University. Faculty should be proactive about making the academic environment on campus a fuller educational experience for everyone involved. We call ourselves the “Harvard of the Midwest,” but not simply because Truman students are academically exceptional. The faculty at Truman pushes students to become critical thinkers and to excel as students and citizens outside of the classroom. There is a saying that there are no small parts, only small actors. The same applies to our campus. There are no small positions, only small ambitions. Every faculty member at Truman has the opportunity to change our community. Whether faculty members push themselves to make that change is up to them. But we should aim to hire faculty members who will take that initiative and keep in mind they might have a chance to make an even bigger difference in a larger role down the road. Those who are a part of the search for a university president are looking for someone with experience and dedication to the success of the University. We hope the Board of Governors is also looking for that same quality when appointing a provost, dean or any member of Truman’s faculty. It is critical to hire someone with passion for Truman, because you never know what role they could play in our campus’ future.
Men should discuss body image
Wyatt Beckman Two years ago, I walked into what I believed would be a typical lecture for my nutrition class. As the lecture went on, the professor came to a few slides on a topic I had, until that day, never really thought too much about — eating disorders. I left that lecture with an uneasy feeling in my stomach — something akin to realizing you have been doing something incorrectly for years. For the first time in my life, I had come face to face with a reality of my daily existence, and my brain was left swimming in a volatile mixture of disbelief, a heavy dose of shame and a liberal sprinkling of fear. Looking back, the signs of my struggles with eating disorder behaviors and my body image were there — subtle and secretive, but there. The sit-ups in bed after looking disapprovingly at my stomach, the self-imposed fasts and the feelings of failure and guilt with each trip to the scale in the bathroom. That day in nutrition class was the beginning of my journey through months of unhealthy rationalization, multiple online screening tests, confiding in a caring friend and, ultimately, months of counseling at University Counseling Services. Slowly but surely, my unhealthy thoughts became less pervasive and my behaviors less destructive. Today, I no longer receive counseling and am in recovery. My challenges aren’t over, and the whispers of guilt and negativity still grow to shouts from time to time, but life is no longer dictated by what I see in the mirror or how many calories I consume. Ultimately, I was lucky. I did not completely disregard the evidence of my unhealthy behaviors, and the few people I confided in along the way showed me care and support. I fear others will not be so fortunate. The downward spiral of selfdoubt, body shame and eating disorder behaviors can be swift and unrelenting, especially when society tells you your anxiety is self chosen, your behaviors are normal and your pain is not real. It’s especially tough when you’re a man. Eating disorders, body image issues and unrealistic body standards largely still are presented as women’s concerns — uncharted waters for the smooth-sailing ship that is masculinity. This stereotype is perpetuated by even the most well-
meaning organizations and campaigns. A sorority’s campaign shirts for eating disorder awareness week a couple years ago proudly proclaimed that “beauty comes in every size,” and in doing so, subtlty told us men have no place in the conversation about eating disorders. We celebrate body positive women on the same social media feeds as recently buffed-up celebrities and articles on the virtues of man bods. Our society seems to have no time, energy or space for men who want to be thinner, men who are psychologically broken, or men who are terrified by the number of calories in a slice of pizza. To be a man, one must be strong, self-reliant and ever-confident. To have an eating disorder or body insecurities is decidedly un-manly — to talk about those things is like slapping yourself in the face with your relinquished man-card. As spring turns into summer, swimsuit season arrives and bro-tanks make an unwelcome return, I implore everyone to welcome the sunshine with a newfound sense of honesty and openness about the realities of the many challenges we can all face to feel comfortable in our own skin. To my fellow insecure men out there — admitting you’re broken will not make you lose your coveted man-card, no matter what your macho bro-friends might try to convince you. To the people out there fighting the good fight for a healthy relationship with food and body image — thank you for what you do, but please acknowledge the similar challenges and struggles of men, too. Eating disorders are indeed more common in women, and yes, media create unrealistic and unhealthy beauty standards, but to ignore the similar challenges men face is to look at a burning house and say only some of the burning rooms are worth saving — or worse, to say only some of the rooms are on fire. I am a man who gets anxious eating a doughnut, still fights unhealthy aspirations to wear pants that are one size smaller and battles the whispers of eating disorder behaviors. That should not sound like a contradiction. Until we collectively change our understanding and conversations about eating disorders, body image and insecurities, many men will continue to struggle in silence. I am finished being silent. It’s time we allow other men to do the same.
Wyatt Beckman is a junior health science major from Ness City, Kan.
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Just say no to Sodexo
Will Chaney As sophomore Ben Wallis laid out in last week’s letter to the editor, the Sodexo corporation engages in many morally questionable business practices, to put it politely. It fires workers who try to unionize, operates and profits from five private prisons, and pays very low wages to its employees, many of whom rely on federal assistance despite working full time. Truman has not always had Sodexo and does not need its business to provide food. Our campus would improve if we let our contract with Sodexo expire in 2021 and transition to in-sourced food production from Adair County, run either by Truman State or a local entity that is democratically accountable to the community. First, I would like to clarify I am not criticizing the Sodexo workers or management that staff Truman’s dining halls. They do a very good job with the resources they are given and are not at all responsible for Sodexo’s prison operations and union busting. If we transition to an in-sourced system, I would hope many of the same individuals would be rehired and offer their experience for the creation of a new system. I don’t think Sodexo is run by bad people, nor is its fundamental problem the fact that it is a large, multinational organization. The issue is that it is organized as a capitalist enterprise where all of its operational decisions — what, how and where to produce — are made by only 14 individuals who sit on its board of directors. There is no meaningful input allowed from employees or customers, who must live with the consequences of the board’s decisions. The most important consideration the board takes is not food quality, worker welfare or sustainability, but rather how much profit the company can earn. When Sodexo makes decisions that appear to show concern for the Truman community’s well-being, like the equal treatment of men and women in the workforce, promoting diversity or using cage-free eggs, it is just reacting to public pressures to maintain its image. We should not be deceived into thinking Sodexo is inherently good or bad, but instead recognize its capitalist structure allows a small group of people to make all of its decisions based on profit calculations, which is not necessarily a bad thing. Sodexo’s record, however, reveals it makes bad decisions often, many of which do not have our interests at heart.
Much of the money students spend on meal plans flows out of our community and becomes the property of people who have no interest in Kirksville or Truman. One portion of this money is Sodexo’s operating profit, which last year was $1.3 billion, according to a November 2015 Market Watch article. The board of directors decides how to spend this money, so it is no surprise little is spent on projects or investments that benefit us. There are no sustainable Sodexo gardens or Sodexo-sponsored cooking classes, for example. Additionally, we pay for overhead costs that come with large multinational corporations, such as transportation costs, a substantial bureaucracy, an elite legal team, marketing propaganda, and the large salaries and bonuses of top managers in other countries. Furthermore, some of our money ends up funding improvements for Sodexo’s less legitimate operations, like its five private prisons, all without our knowledge. If Truman ran its own food service program, these costs would evaporate and the goal would change from making money to improving the community. Other universities have divested from food providers like Sodexo, and this is especially possible given Truman’s location. For example, Bowdoin College operates on-campus gardens, has a food cooperative and gets 34 percent of its food from local producers, according to an August 2015 Eco Watch article and Bowdoin’s food co-op Facebook page. Oberlin College began its locally sourced food initiative in 2001 and gradually increased the amount of locally grown food in its dining halls from 5 percent to 27 percent, according to the same article. While these universities’ meal plans are about double what we pay now, the total cost of attendance is about four times that of Truman, according to their respective websites. The University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, a public university comparable to Truman, has 25 percent of its food grown locally and offers meal plans closer to what we are used to paying, according to the same article and the University of Illinois website. There is not enough information available to conclude that in-sourced dining services would be more or less expensive than Sodexo, but other colleges have proven such a transition is possible. Truman is conveniently located in a very agricultural part of the world. Adair County farmers produce many different kinds of foodstuff, including grass-fed meats, cheese, honey, and various fruits and vegetables, according to the Northeast Missouri Action and Compassion Team farmer directory. If we start transitioning now and work until Sodexo’s contract expires, Truman has enough time to discuss these options with Adair County’s farmers. By using local resources, we would stimulate the local economy and create a tighter bond between Truman and Kirksville. Our money would flow into our community instead of undesignated places overseas.
Will Chaney is a sophomore economics major from Bridgeton, Mo.
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QUAD What businesses would you like to see come to Kirksville? Talie Cederwall Freshman
Anything, please God!
Mike Sit Junior
Chipotle, and maybe an outdoor shop. I think that’s it.
Kaylea Bork Senior
That’s a hard one. I’m pretty happy with what’s here already, more food options would be nice.
Don’t say no to Sodexo
Holly Fisher The general attitude of Truman State students towards Sodexo is pretty negative. The Index received a letter last week from sophomore Ben Wallis to raise awareness about Sodexo’s multiple discrepancies and ask students to voice these issues to Truman. Will Chaney argues a similar point in his column, saying Truman needs to look into alternatives to Sodexo. Now, I do not think Sodexo is a model company, but I certainly don’t believe it’s as bad we make it out to be. Sodexo does a lot of good, and we need to take that into consideration. The two points people make the most are Sodexo’s relationship with unions and its pay rates. Much of this information comes from a TransAfrica Forum that documents Sodexo labor abuses in five separate countries. What they don’t tell you is Danny Glover, the TransAfrica Forum board member behind the report, previously was arrested at a Sodexo protest and has been accused of actively participating in a smear campaign against Sodexo with the Service Employees International Union, according to a January 2011 Washington Post article. The SEIU went so over the top attacking Sodexo it later was sued for “threatening employees” and “damaging company property, engaging in illegal tactics to steer business away from Sodexo and attempting to publicly tarnish its reputation,” according to a March 2011 Reuters article. So yes, Sodexo had some shady issues with unions, and yes, it doesn’t always pay its workers much higher than minimum wage. However, a lot of this info is presented as a form of anti-Sodexo propaganda. Sodexo has worked with its employees through more than 300 collective bargaining agreements and labor unions in the U.S. alone, according to Sodexo’s website, and companies like McDonalds are just as guilty of paying workers minimum wage. I wasn’t lying when I said Sodexo does a lot of good, and when we buy into the propaganda, we miss half of the story. For instance, no one really talks about how Sodexo has been in the top five of DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity list for the last six years and was in the top 20 during the four years before that. Rohini Anand, Sodexo’s Global Chief Diversity Officer, has actually been
recognized for her diversity leadership by DiversityInc and Diversity Women, among others, and in 2014, her company model for Sodexo was used by DiversityInc to help other companies improve their diversity programs. Sodexo has taken huge steps in its commitment to animal welfare. In February 2015, Sodexo produced a news release with its promise to eliminate veal from its supply by 2017 and source all of its eggs from cage-free hens by 2020. Deborah Hecker, Sodexo sustainability and corporate social responsibility vice president, said Sodexo spends nearly $900 million annually on animal proteins and therefore “has established sustainable purchasing practices with suppliers that drive humane treatment of animals,” according to the same news release. Additionally, the Sodexo Foundation set up the Stop Hunger initiative. Its mission is to end starvation and hunger in the U.S. and around the world. The Sodexo Foundation created the Campus Kitchens Project and the Backpack Food Program, along with a number of scholarships, to raise awareness about people who go hungry and help kids who often go without meals. Sodexo also started sourcing its foods from local farmers in the northeastern U.S. and plans to expand that process to all of its regions. Even now, Lora Cunningham, Truman’s dining services general manager, is pushing for the use of local foods here at Truman, according to a February 2016 Index article. As Chaney argues, using Sodexo means the community loses a lot of economic benefits. Using local food provides some of those benefits, and Sodexo provides a large number of jobs to Kirksville and the surrounding area. Sodexo is a huge global company, but that doesn’t mean it is purposely going to harm individual communities for the sake of profit. It’s in Sodexo’s best interest to help individual communities, and that is exactly what the company strives to do. Sodexo has been a part of some pretty awesome progress and projects. We can’t ignore that. I am not ignorant enough to deny that Sodexo has its problems. I think the company should be held responsible for the issues it has, but no company is perfect. As college students, we finally have reached an age where we can make a difference, and our first instinct is to rise up and fight every wrongdoing head on. However, the world is not black and white. We should not compromise our values by any stretch of the imagination, but we need to make sure our standards are realistic. Don’t jump on the anti-Sodexo bandwagon because of everyone else or because it’s the “cool” thing to do. Take the propaganda with the appropriate grain of salt, look at the story from both sides, and take your time to make an educated decision.
Holly Fisher is a senior English and linguistics major from Elizabethtown, Ky.
Jordan Waddle Freshman
I’d like to see more local foods, I know Adair County has a lot of resources and I think that we should use those to uplift the community.
Allison Kickham Senior
I’d like to see more clothing and retail stores, and maybe a few more restaurants and coffee shops.
Ian Siercks Junior
I think it’s great we’re getting a Chick Fil’ A in the Sub, that’s awesome. Other than that, I’d be cool with more restaurants like maybe a Steak ‘n’ Shake or maybe some nicer restaurants as well.
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Event to raise money for Paino student fund By Jack Derbak Staff Writer
The Office of Advancement is working with student organizations to host a send-off campaign and event for University President Troy Paino. The event will take place April 20 from 3-5 p.m. on The Mall, and it aims to raise donations for the Troy and Kelly Paino Emergency Student Relief Fund. The event will have free food and games for students, and performances from several Truman State entertainment groups such as True Men and Minor Detail. There also will be a free raffle where eight students can win an invitation to have dinner with Troy and Kelly Paino. Junior Nicole Batinick, Student Philanthropy Council’s external relations chair, said many leaders from organizations such as Student Government, the Women’s Resource Center and the Student Activities Board are working to set up the event on The Mall. “A part of it is to say goodbye to [Troy] Paino,” Batinick said. “It’s also to kind of boost up community and Truman spirit … and to bring this school together for a really fun end-of-the-year event.” Batinick said a group of Truman alumni started the Student Relief Fund, and she said Troy Paino was at first hesitant about having the fund in his name. Batinick said the fund will go toward keeping financially struggling Truman students on campus. “If a student for some reason cannot financially come back to the University … they can apply to the fund, and that fund would cover their expenses to keep them at Truman,” Batinick said. “Try to get
Event for the Troy and Kelly Paino Emergency Student Relief Fund Help send off University President Troy Paino with a fundraiser! The event will feature free food and games, as well as performances by True Men and Minor Detail. Students also can enter to win a dinner with the Paino family.
as many people to come out as possible. This is going to be a really important fund for our family. It’s about keeping our family at Truman, and that’s a big deal.” Annual Fund Manager Stacy Tucker-Potter said the Office of Advancement wanted to create an event that gave students the chance to say goodbye to Troy Paino and also honor his legacy. Tucker-Potter said the Office of Advancement knew student organizations were going to show interest in the campaign, so it tried to centralize student efforts and keep those working on the event united in their work. Tucker-Potter said guidelines for students to qualify for the fund have not been established yet, but the Office of Advancement will play a role in selecting the recipients of the foundation fund.
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If 1,000 Truman students donate $1 or more to the fund, a group of alumni said they will add $10,000 to the final amount, Tucker-Potter said. “On the student side, we’re not necessarily aiming to raise a lot of money,” Tucker-Potter said. “We just want to show the University community is behind the endeavor.” Annual Fund Officer Chad Kennerk said while there will be limited space in terms of organization tables and booths, he wants as many organizations as possible to be a part of the event. “We’re just looking forward to creating a really cool festival atmosphere on The Mall and getting a lot of organizations to come out and be a part of it,” Kennerk said. Students can make donations and register for the raffle online at painoproud.truman.edu.
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BY BETHANY BOYLE
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In August, junior Casey Whitehead arrived on Truman State’s campus for Residence Life training and found herself in the first actual house she’d ever lived in — a house that no longer will be an on-campus option for students after this academic year. Situated on the south side of Patterson Street between Grim Hall and the General Services building, Patterson House offers women who are Truman Leadership and Pershing Scholars a distinct on-campus living space. But this two-story home — which currently houses seven residents — will no longer offer student housing because of decreased interest in the location and ample space elsewhere on campus. Instead, the house will be repurposed to welcome Truman’s traveling admissions counselors. Whitehead, the Patterson House apartment manager, said the house is at about half capacity, as it can accommodate up to 11 women. She said because it currently houses only seven, all but two residents have their own rooms this semester. Before July, Whitehead said she had never heard of Patterson House. She said Residence Life offered her the position, and she arrived several weeks later to an empty house. Having grown up living in her family’s trailer and then an apartment, she said this is the first time she has ever lived in a house. She said what she enjoys most about it is the space. She said Patterson House has plenty of seating and room to host sleepovers and other social gatherings. Whitehead said Tuesdays are the typical hangout nights for residents, when she makes hot cocoa for everyone and invites them to the main floor kitchen and common area to chat, paint and sometimes break out the ice cream. Whitehead said she thinks living in Patterson House allows people to get to know each other on a deeper level. After having her own room this year, Whitehead said she will miss Patterson House, and it will be an adjustment to get used to a new living space after her experiences with the exclusive and spacious house this year. “I hope the people living here next year truly appreciate this living space,” Whitehead said. Senior Katie Bollman, Patterson House resident, said she considers Patterson House an ideal housing situation. Bollman said she attributes this to the balance between community with housemates and independence for studying.
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Bollman said she has lived in the house for two years, and said she has become close friends with many of her current and former housemates. She said it’s refreshing that Patterson House members are very focused on academics, and in her experience they have been respectful and supportive when others need time and space to study. She said the house also is an ideal environment for people of many different personality types and schedules to coexist. "It's awesome because different people are more social with the rest of the house than other people are,” Bollman said. “But it's kind of nice because we all can kind of retreat and have our own separate lives, and then come back together and hang out.” Because she will graduate in May, Bollman said she won’t be around to see Patterson House transition from student housing, but she said she is sad to see it go. She said living on campus has given her the opportunity to focus on her academics while living in an affordable and convenient space. Bollman said one of her favorite things to do is come home and make a cup of tea between classes because it is located in the center of campus. She said it’s a shame other students won’t have similar experiences. Bollman said her main qualm about the University repurposing Patterson House is it removes an opportunity for an ideal on-campus environment for highly focused, high-achieving upperclassmen. "I think that it's a really good investment for the University to make in those people that it does give those higher scholarships to,” Bollman said. Residence Life Director John Gardner said during the past couple years, Patterson House has not generated much interest. Gardner said when it first became available about five years ago, many students expressed a desire to live there, and admission to the house was more competitive. He said each year since then, Residence Life contacted all female Pershing and Truman Leadership Scholars to let them know about the opportunity. Because the house has dropped to only seven residents, Gardner said ResLife has opted to repurpose it, in large part because there is ample space in other on-campus housing options. After students vacate the house in May, Gardner said some furniture in Patterson House will receive change to get it ready for traveling admissions counselors to use. He said these counselors primarily work in Chicago, Kansas City and St. Louis, and the University provides housing for them while they are in Kirksville at various times throughout the year. Gardner said in the future, the Patterson House also might welcome visiting scholars during their stays at Truman.
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Siblings sing at Coffeehouse Series
Emily Ploch/Index Musicians Adelee and Gentry Gates perform their original song, “Falling Hard,” as part of the Coffeehouse Series at the Student Union Building April 12.
“Murder Ballad” to take the stage as rock opera
BY EMMA GADE
Contributing Writer
The Truman State theatre department is concluding its season theme — “What would you kill for? What would you die for?” — with the rock opera “Murder Ballad,” which will run until Saturday. Set mainly in a bar, “Murder Ballad” centers on Sara, a young New Yorker who is torn between the monotonous life she shares with her husband and family, and the enticing passion of an ex-lover. As an old flame is rekindled, an affair ensues, and the audience is drawn deep into a story of retribution and revenge. Theatre professor David Charles Goyette, the show’s director, said the department announced the show a year ago, and the team began working on it near the end of January. The cast rehearsed five days a week for four hours a day, Goyette said. Goyette said one change made from the original production is Truman’s version offers more glimpses into the specifics of moments in scenes. The original production was a kind of stand and deliver, which means it was sung all the way through with little specificity, Goyette said. He said the crew sought to amend this through specificity of costume, prop and physical relationship to elaborate on particular moments within the story. This change is important because when the audience understands the specifics of a situation, people are drawn deeper into it because it feels more authentic, Goyette said. Goyette said he thinks the music — which combines blues, rock, punk and alternative — will really draw the audience in. One of the central elements of punk and rock is anger and aggressiveness, and that style of music emphasizes those emotions and feelings in the play, Goyette said. There is
also a longing in blues that mirrors the sense of longing present in the play, he said. “I think we all have these revenge fantasies about when somebody does us wrong ... what we would like to do to exact revenge,” Goyette said. Murder ballads are cautionary tales, Goyette said. This play examines what happens when people are pushed beyond the breaking point, he said. Goyette said the show focuses on the issues in our personal lives that drive us to take action. To an extent, it also critiques our fascination with murder and violence in the media, Goyette said.
“I think we all have these revenge fantasies about when somebody does us wrong ... what we would like to do to exact revenge.”
-Theatre professor David Charles Goyette
“I think it’s a very sexy show,” Goyette said. “And ultimately, it’s a guilty pleasure.” Assistant director senior Ryan Webb said the play questions “what could have been.” Webb said everyone has those “what if” moments in their past, and the show will resonate with the audience in that way. Webb said this is his first time assistant directing. Webb said he applied for the position in the fall, and his responsibilities include observing rehearsals, taking notes and offering suggestions to help realize Goyette’s vision for the play. “Being able to see everything that’s going on from the reverse
side makes me really appreciate … acting and all the experiences I’ve gotten,” Webb said. Webb said one of the bigger challenges directing this production of “Murder Ballad” was trying to balance acting and music. This production uses a live band, which makes it stand out from other shows, Webb said. Because this musical is a rock opera, the live band provides the ambiance needed for the performance, he said. Webb said working with a live band has its challenges. It is important to establish the right balance between the singers and the band so it supports what is happening on stage, he said. Senior Kristin Hafen, who plays the role of Sara, said actors did not practice with the band until the last two weeks of rehearsals. Hafen said it can be difficult trying to balance some of the quieter songs she sings with the full band behind her. Although it is hard work, Hafen said her love for musicals is what drew her to this play in the first place. Hafen said she began looking into the script when the play was announced last year and started to identify with Sara’s character. Hafen said she and Sara share strong personalities and are both married mothers. “I get it,” Hafen said. “I get her frustrations, her joys, her worries.” Hafen said one of the ways “Murder Ballad” stands out from other productions she has participated in is that it feels very modern and natural. People make these choices and are in these types of situations, Hafen said. “It’s kind of dark, it’s kind of sexy, it’s kind of gritty,” Hafen said. “But it’s also really real.” “Murder Ballad” performances will be 8 p.m. April 13-16 in the James G. Severns Theatre in Ophelia Parrish. Admission is $5, and tickets are on sale in the Ophelia Parrish Box Office.
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The Student Activities Board hosted the second installment of its Coffeehouse Series April 12 in the Student Union Building. The event featured Adelee and Gentry Gates, musicians from West Alexandria, Ohio, who play original songs and covers.
Battle of the Bands honors L.I.F.E. BY JESSICA HOWARD Contributing Writer
The Society of the Prim Roses is hosting its annual Leaving an Impression For Erin Battle of the Bands event April 16 at Wrongdaddy’s. The event celebrates the memory of member Erin Brennecke, who died in 2002 after having bone cancer, and raises funds for Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, where Brennecke received treatment. Junior Mollie O’Day, Prim Roses philanthropy chair, organized the event this year. O’Day said 2016 marks the 14th year since Brennecke died and Prim Roses started the L.I.F.E Battle of the Bands, and the ninth year since the organization switched to the current battle of the bands format. O’Day said the Prim Roses chose this way of raising money because it stands out from other events they could have done. “It’s different than what anyone else does,” O’Day said. “It’s fun and it’s a way to raise money. I don’t think there’s any other organization that does this.” O’Day said the event usually brings in $1,000 to $2,000, with a majority of the money raised the day of the event. At the event, O’Day said there will be food and drink people can purchase to support the cause, along with various raffles. The process of voting for the bands also helps raise money because O’Day said the audience decides the winner by casting a paid vote. O’Day said the winning band then will receive a cash prize from the event budget, leaving all proceeds from the event to go to the hospital. Before planning the event, O’Day said she called Brennecke’s best friend to get to know her and help Prim Roses relate to her as a sister. O’Day said one key difference between this year and previous years is the line up, which deviates from the precedent of only rock bands playing. Bands like Two-Headed Cow, Harmonic Convergence and Minor Detail will be adding country, acoustic folk and a cappella sounds to the mix, according the event’s Facebook page. Alumnus Jon Gooch, lead singer of headlining band Conman Economy, said he also took notice of this change as soon as the lineup was announced. Gooch said this is his third time playing the L.I.F.E.
Battle of the Bands show and the first time his band has headlined it. When not on stage, Gooch said he will help set up the event and run the sound equipment. Gooch said he looks at his chance to help with this event on and off the stage as a privilege. He said the event is a great opportunity to listen to music people might not normally get a chance to try.
“I don’t think there’s any other organization that does this.”
-Junior Mollie O’Day, Society of the Prim Roses philanthropy chair
“Of all the things that we do as a band, it’s definitely foremost in our band motto that we want to help,” Gooch said. “So if someone thinks that we should be playing something and offers us the headlining spot in an event where proceeds go to supporting cancer research ... it’s for such a good cause, and we will always be down to do that.” For him and the band, Gooch said cancer is a personal matter, and while the band always is excited to play a show, the message comes first. Gooch said the diversity of bands helps spread that message because it caters to several fan bases rather than just a single group. Gooch said he wants a large attendance regardless of if his band ends up winning or the amount of people that come only to support his band. “It’s like, if you want to listen to our music, cool, but I’d much rather it be about the cause, cancer research,” Gooch said. “You know, we [Conman Economy] have all had someone who’s had cancer in our lives, so why not push yourself to do something so great as help eliminate cancer?” Although Brennecke died 14 years ago, Gooch said she left an impact. Gooch said while he never knew her personally, what she has become means a lot. “The fact that she has this legacy that lives on now, you know I feel terrible for her, her family, friends, but at least it wasn’t in vain,” Gooch said. Tickets for the event are $5 and are for sale on The Mall until April 15.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2016
Sound Opinions -Local DJ enjoys another show hosted at a house he’s never been to before-
BY CHRIS BURK
Contributing Writer
The house shows never seem to end in Kirksville, and if you weren’t there Thursday, you missed a good one. Unlike the house show in support of the Tom Thumb Art Festival a couple of weeks ago, graduate student Jake Hurst, Aquadome president, supplied a PA system, which fit snugly between a full drum kit and multiple couches within the confines of the living room. That being said, this show was just as intimate as any other house show I’ve attended — concertgoers filled the room by squeezing themselves tightly on the couches, sitting on the floor or standing in corners. About 30 people were in attendance, enjoying live music and good conversation with free food and refreshments. With my attorney Kyle in tow, we packed ourselves onto a couch and enjoyed the first act of the evening, local artist Indran Fernando. Fernando played what I can only describe as an interesting set. Armed with nothing but a guitar and an effects pedal, he played through a short list of original songs. What separates his playing style from other acoustic artists I’ve seen in Kirksville is the way he plays his music — he mixes light-hearted lyrics with slamming his foot down on the pedal for a fat reverberated riff and then cuts the effect off just as fast as it began. It was a creative way to play music and a nice change of pace from the many acoustic sets I have heard this semester.
Concertgoers leaned and swayed with the slow tempo of the music, and I found myself in awe of how lead singer Rae Fitzgerald was able to hypnotize the audience. Matt Kennedy of the Busted String Band played the second set of the evening as a solo performance. The Busted String Band is a Kirksville staple, and I’ve seen them play their brand of country western music multiple times in many different venues over the years. By himself, though, Kennedy played a low-key country set that included covers of Hank Williams Sr. and Merle Haggard. Kennedy is an energetic performer and a friendly character who loves to chat. If you haven’t seen the Busted String Band live in town, you’re missing out on an important part of the Kirksville experience.
Chris Burk/TMN Guitarist Ian Vardell and singer Rae Fitzgerald perform their set April 7 at the Aquadome event “The Night of the Music.” Indran Fernando, Matt Kennedy and Two-Headed Cow also performed at the event. Rae Fitzgerald and her band played the shoegazey third set of the evening, meaning they used the effect pedals well in their low key performance. While the band has a couple of studio-recorded songs in the KTRM rotation, I hadn’t seen the band in person before. The house lights went down and the string lights came on for the set, which made the band’s gig the most intimate of the evening. Concertgoers leaned and swayed with the slow tempo of the music, and I found myself in awe of how lead singer Rae Fitzgerald was able to hypnotize the audience. The final act of the evening was from TwoHeaded Cow, a local alternative country quintet. Having seen the band play in a multitude of venues with acoustic and semi-acoustic setups during the past couple months, it was cool to see the band play an electric gig with Hurst as a late addition on the bass. Technically, I guess it made them a sextet Thursday night, but that’s not really as important as the group’s stage presence. Two-Headed Cow will play the Tom Thumb Art Festival this weekend and the Edge Week rock show next weekend,
which keeps the group chugging along with its high frequency of local sets in the past couple of months in support of its new extended play, “Shower Beer.” Speaking of, you need to stop by the Tom Thumb Art Festival at the Aquadome this weekend. The two-day show runs Friday and Saturday, with both nights featuring a packed list of spoken word and musical performances. Edge Week is almost here as well. We’ll be celebrating 88.7 The Edge all next week, ending with two nights of live music at the Aquadome. Next Thursday will be “Acoustic Night,” and April 23 will be the week-ending blowout “Rock Night.” Along with all of this, we’ll be featuring live jams in the studio all week long from great local artists. Keep track of the celebrations through KTRM’s social media. Send your complaints to burk992@ gmail.com, and as always, turbocharge your day with “THE WARMUP LAP” 7-9 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday on 88.7 The Edge.
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EVENTS Thesis Art Exhibit 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 1822, 25-29 Check out the artwork Truman students created to fulfill their Bachelor of Fine Arts or Bachelor of Arts Studio Art degrees. The University Art Gallery is free and open to the public.
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Directions: 1. Start by slicing peppers and onion, then mince cloves of garlic. 2. Empty half of the diced tomatoes into bottom of crock pot, then cover with half of the peppers, onion and garlic. 3. Mix chili powder, paprika, pepper and salt in a small bowl, then coat chicken breasts with the mixture. 4. Place chicken breasts into the crock pot, then cover with the remaining tomatoes, peppers, onion and garlic. 5. Cook on high for 4 hours, then set to warm and slice or shred the chicken. Wrap the chicken in the tortillas before serving. Serves nine. Prep time: 20 minutes
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“Little Miss Sunshine” also is a comedy with dark undertones — Steve Carell’s character is suicidal while Paul Dano’s character faces the harsh reality of realizing his dreams of being a pilot aren’t possible because he’s color blind.
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“Hardcore Henry,” a violent, bloody, ridiculously fun thrill ride BY KATEY STOETZEL
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This one's for the gamers. And hopefully the nongamers, but "Hardcore Henry" certainly requires an open mind before you step into the theater. Written and directed by Ilya Naishuller, the entire film is shot through the hero's perspective, making it one of the most video-game-like film out there. Recovering from unknown injuries, Henry wakes up in a laboratory to see his wife, Estelle, attaching a cybernetic hand and leg to replace his missing limbs. Now mostly machine, Henry has no memory of his life before his accident and isn't able to speak because of some technical mishaps. When Akan, a telekinetic who has come to abduct Henry, kidnaps Estelle, Henry goes rogue to find her. This film is crazy fun, and it has everything to do with the action. Violent and bloody, Henry — and the audience — move from action scene to action scene without missing a step. From foot chases to car chases to hand-to-hand combat, the audience is along for the ride. Except for the last fight scene,
the first-person perspective wasn’t too disorienting. Each of these action sequences are set to some really amazing songs, like "My Girl" by The Temptations and "Don't Stop Me Now" by Queen. It's exhilarating. It's the most fun you'll probably have at the theater this year. It's hardcore. The film takes time between the action sequences for some quieter moments, which helps with understanding the world Henry and the audience have found themselves in. But a lot of this is exposition heavy, with Jimmy — Henry's only ally during his quest to save his wife — as the mouth piece for that exposition. Because there's so much action and crazy going on, those details tend to get lost, making the story of "Hardcore Henry" the weakest part of the film. Because Henry wakes up with amnesia, it's difficult to get a grasp on who Henry is and why he's important enough for Jimmy to help. The momentum of the film doesn't allow the story to take its time and the details we do get, no matter how clumsy their explanation, are enough to get an idea of everything. The film also is endlessly funny. Jimmy, played by Sharlto Copley, is absolutely hilarious as the
wheelchair-using scientist who has discovered how to create avatars of himself to move around in the world. The first-person perspective aside, Jimmy's avatars are the best example of a video game world. Almost immediately after meeting Jimmy — who first appears as some James Bondlike hero — Jimmy gets shot in the head and dies. Not five minutes later, Jimmy's back, but as a homeless guy, trying to keep Henry on mission. Copley does the humor well, but he also handles the tragedy of life fantastically once we meet wheelchair-using Jimmy. "Hardcore Henry" is the debut feature for Niashuller and was filmed almost entirely using GoPro Hero3: Black Edition cameras. Niasuller really understands the pacing of the action sequences too. There's a lot of humor here in dialogue, music choices and the use of the camera. I'm not a video game person, and I loved this film. Don't let the first-person perspective turn you off. Be glad someone finally did something a little different. "Hardcore Henry" is a wild ride, and I promise, it's not one you'll want to miss. Grade — B-
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Last Week’s Scores Baseball Maryville L 14-7, L 4-3
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Rockhurst L 2-1, W 7-0
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Women’s Golf 4/10 UMSL Triton Invitational 11th Place Overall
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The ‘Dogs on both sides of the ballpark are showing off their speed on the bases.
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In early April, a few of Truman State’s women’s basketball coaches traveled to the women’s NCAA Final Four in Indianapolis to catch a few games and attend the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Conference. Assistant Coach Adam Tandez spoke at three sessions to other coaches. His speech, “25 Ways Young Assistants Can Contribute to a Program,” was full of advice for budding assistant coaches on and off the court. Tandez said he advised coaches to constantly evaluate themselves and take criticism from others, try to cover for the head coach’s weaknesses and not be afraid to make mistakes. Tandez said he was humbled to have other coaches wanting to hear what he had to say. He said his goal was to shed some light on his success in his first five years as a young assistant coach. He said he wanted other coaches to walk away with new ideas and methods to thrive as assistant coaches. Tandez said he was most excited to have met Mike Neighbors, head coach for the University of Washington’s Final Four team. Tandez said Neighbors is a great ambassador for the game and helps younger coaches learn more about the game. Tandez said he found the lessons on adapting to changes in coaching methods to be the most interesting. He said he learned about how the stricter, harsher methods of the past were fading and how to adjust to coaching players in a way different than he experienced while growing
up. He said he plans to maintain an open line of communication with his players and to build a line of trust between the coaches and players. Head Coach Amy Eagan and Graduate Assistant Coaches Brita Hand and Quinn Rear also attended the conference. Eagan said she was excited to meet and talk with as many people as possible. She said she was grateful to be in the presence of coaches from around the nation and found it relaxing to be able to talk with so many of them. Each of the coaches said they planned to bring lessons from the conference back to Truman. Eagan said her favorite session was led by Princeton Coach Courtney Banghart, who discussed establishing a team culture. Eagan said she sought to unify the team with a winning mentality.
“It is important for me to know that I don’t need to act like I’m perfect in front of my players.”
- Graduate Assistant Coach Quinn Rear
Eagan said she also listened to a panel discussion about legal matters between coaches and players. The discussion, Eagan said, revolved around how some coaches treated their players too harshly, which led to team strife and eventually legal problems. The panel focused on how to be fair with players to prevent those conflicts, and how best to resolve any issues that might arise be-
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Tajh Gayfield Freshman Tajh Gayfield took first in the 110 meter hurdles and second place in the 400 meter hurdles at the Central Methodist Invitational on Saturday. Gayfield finished first in the preliminaries and final for the 110 meter hurdles, winning with a time of 15.07. His 55.08 time in the 400 meter hurdles landed him in second place.
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fore they become legal battles. Hand said the most exciting person she met was former UCLA softball coach Sue Enquist. Hand said she learned more about coaching and what it takes to excel from Enquist. She said Enquist has been a role model for her in the coaching field, and Hand said she aspires to model Enquist’s coaching style someday. Rear said she was most excited to meet with Jayme Stewart, former assistant coach for the University of Wisconsin - Madison. She said it was interesting to learn the story of Stewart, who started as a high school coach and worked her way up through Div. I and II schools to make her way to the top job for the Badgers. Rear said she also was interested in the difficulties Stewart faced with starting and maintaining a family while also being a successful coach. Rear said she learned Stewart took her child with her as she traveled around the country for games and recruitment events. Rear said she plans to incorporate a lot of lessons from the conference into her coaching career. She said one of the most important lessons she learned about being an assistant coach is that she should be proactive. She said she learned not to wait for her head coach’s orders, but to be knowledgeable about what her head coach expects and to do it before she’s asked. Another important lesson she said she learned was that it’s okay to be wrong. “It is important for me to know that I don’t need to act like I’m perfect in front of my players,” Rear said.
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Stand up for clubs
Grad assistant program teaches future coaches
by tim pickel Staff Writer
The Truman State Bulldogs might get plenty of representation from nine different men’s and women’s varsity sports, but they’re not the only ones who suit up in purple and white to compete for their school. Week in and week out, a number of student athletes compete for Truman in club sports, though the team names might be a little different. Club sports have an interesting dynamic. A few of these organizations are lucky enough to have a coach, but oftentimes it is a fellow student, sometimes the team captain, leading the way. Teams sometimes have to practice at unusual times, like 9 p.m. or later, just so they can reserve the proper space to play. Travel can be very tough, too — many teams rely on their own members to provide transportation to competitions. No one particularly enjoys driving six hours to play one game before turning right back around to head home, but when push comes to shove, members just to have stick with it and play for the sake of the team. Travel isn’t necessarily the toughest part, though. Most club sports charge dues, meaning players are paying to play. This doesn’t include the money spent on gas, food, equipment and other unforeseen expenses that might pop up on the road. At a time in life when many people are strapped for cash, it can be tough making those ends meet, yet the players still choose to play. So why do people play club sports? For many, it’s the competition — soccer, rugby, basketball and volleyball are some of the bigger men’s and women’s clubs on campus, and they compete against schools across the Midwest throughout the year. The draw of higher level competition than an intramural or pickup game can provide fulfills a need inside many students. There’s also the sense of sportsmanship and being a part of a team. Many athletes who play these sports probably could compete with players on varsity teams, but for one reason or another don’t play. It might be because of the level of commitment a varsity sport requires, or a level of skill they might not have, but for people who love to play a certain sport, it’s nice to know there are still options available. For many though — myself included — it’s an outlet. Before coming to Truman, I was a multi-sport high school athlete without much interest in playing college sports. Two years into my Truman career, it felt as though something was missing. Growing up, I played a sport of some sort every season, so after a two-year hiatus it was pretty easy to diagnose my problem. Since last spring, I’ve been a member of the Truman Bulls men’s rugby club. It’s been one of the best decisions of my college career and definitely one I wish I had made sooner. These thoughts are by no means a knock against Truman’s varsity athletes, who are outstanding in their own right. Instead, these are merely some words of recognition to students who might not always get the attention they deserve. So whether you’re an athlete who loves to play, or maybe just someone who wanted to try something new, here’s to you.
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Photo submitted by Sarah Henry Alumna Sarah Eagan (far right) poses with her team, Helias Catholic High School, after its Class 4 District Championship. Eagan worked under her sister, Amy Eagan, coaching for the Truman State women’s basketball team from 2013-2015. by rachel steinhoff Staff Reporter
Embracing college athletics is different for everyone. For some, it’s putting on school colors and leading cheers from the stands. For others, it’s putting on a jersey with the name of their school embroidered across its chest. But, for a very select few, it’s the opportunity to walk the sidelines, get their feet wet and begin their coaching career. This opportunity is known as a Graduate Assistant position, open to graduate students pursuing their master’s degree who plan to enter the coaching field. Truman Athletics currently hosts five graduate assistant coaches, but the department has been developing young coaches for years. Alumna Sarah Eagan served as a GA for the women’s basketball team from 2013-15 and currently is the head coach of the Helias Catholic High School varsity girls basketball team in Jefferson City, Missouri. Eagan used her two years at Truman to acquire a master’s degree
in leadership and said she learned valuable coaching tools that prepared her for a head coaching job. In her first year as head coach, Eagan led her team to a 16-12 record and a Class 4 District Championship title. Eagan said her first year as a head coach was a learning experience and she felt prepared to take the job after her two years of coaching at Truman. “I honestly think my leadership skills from my master’s program at Truman really played a huge role this year,” Eagan said. “It was my program this year, and I had to lead as a head coach for the first time. ... Going straight into a coaching job, I don’t think I would have had enough knowledge to even be an assistant coach right away. I think the GA spot slowly transitions you into being ready to take on any and every role after that.” Eagan said she has implemented offensive schemes she learned at Truman into Helias’ style of play, and though they’re only high school athletes, Eagan said she aims to teach them to play and practice with a college-level competi-
tive drive. Eagan said her biggest takeaway from her GA experience was fully realizing the importance of individual player development. After a successful first year, Eagan said she is very happy at Helias but is keeping her options open and looking at potential opportunities to return to the collegiate level. Eagan said her experiences at Truman could draw the attention of potential employers. “It’s on all my résumés,” Eagan said. “A lot of the job search process and getting interviews has come down to seeing the experience of Truman State on my résumé. They know we had a lot of success while I was there, and they know [Head Coach Amy Eagan] runs a really good program.” Graduate assistant experience is not limited to basketball. Cross country, wrestling and football offer similar opportunities to gain coaching experience. The Truman football program in particular has a history of developing former players into future coaches.
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Softball builds momentum by courtney strait Assistant Sports Editor tsusportseditor@gmail.com
With only four regular season matchups left, the Truman State softball team has experienced a streak of success. The Bulldogs won 15 of their last 20 games in conference play. Players attributed this continued success to aggression at the plate, a strong pitching staff and contributions from all players in the lineup. Cate Simon, a redshirt senior third baseman, said the team is playing so well because her teammates all are on the same page. “We finally found our groove,” Simon said. “It took some time, but everyone is on the same page, and everyone is competing. We trust each other and support our teammates no matter the situation.” Simon said she is impressed with how well the entire batting order is performing this season. She said the Bulldogs have the ability to rely on any player to come through with defensive plays and big hits when the team needs them. Heading into the final stretch of the season, Simon said the team could improve
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before heading into the GLVC tournament. She said each team member needs to focus on the details. She said sometimes in games, the players have a tendency to get caught up in the moment and forget to do the little things right. Simon said once the team perfects these details, less mistakes will happen when the postseason arrives.
“We finally found our groove. It took some time, but everyone is on the same page, and everyone is competing.” -Redshirt senior third baseman Cate Simon
Senior pitcher Kelsea Dorsey said pitching and hitting have contributed to the Bulldogs’ recent success. Dorsey, who has a current earned run average of 2.39, said she is confident when she is on the mound because she can rely on her defense to make key plays. The Truman pitchers have held their opponents to under a .250 batting average this season, with all three pitchers working
with an ERA under 2.5. Bulldog pitchers senior Kindra Henze and freshman Lauren Dale also have pitched in significant innings for the Bulldogs. Henze, who has a 2.01 ERA, has pitched 94 innings despite a torn ACL earlier this season. Dale has pitched 34 innings for the ‘Dogs and has posted a 2.45 ERA thus far this season. Dale said getting on the scoreboard first also has helped the Bulldogs to their winning record. Overall, Truman has outscored its opponents 32-13 during its 36 games. In fact, the Bulldogs have outscored their opponents in every inning but the fourth and eighth innings in total this season. Dale said to prepare for post-season play, it is important for the team to remain aggressive at the plate and try to jump ahead any chance it can. Dale said if the Bulldogs focus on each game separately, take one pitch at a time and finish strong, they will continue to win. The ‘Dogs will face a four-game home stretch before hitting the road for the final two GLVC matchups of the regular season. Truman will play against the University of Southern Indiana Eagles noon Saturday and Bellarmine University noon Sunday.
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leading the GLVC in stolen bases this season. Continued from page 11 The Truman State baseball and softball teams have displayed their speed this season, as baseball leads the GLVC in stolen bases while softball is tied for second-most stolen bases in the conference. The baseball team has stolen 55 bases this season out of 75 attempts — a 73 percent success rate. The Bulldogs are ahead of the Missouri University of Science and Technology in this category by two. Senior outfielder T.J. Wood leads the team and the league with 18 stolen bases. The team also received contributions from freshman outfielder Mason King, who is tied for the fourth-most stolen bases in the league with 12. Junior infielder Nick Agliolo comes in third on the team and is tied for 11th in the GLVC, with a perfect record of nine steals out of nine attempts.
- Baseball Head Coach Dan Davis
Continued from page 12 Alumnus Wade Pelc was a linebacker for the Bulldog football team from 2008-2012 before joining his coaches on the sidelines as a graduate assistant linebacker coach. Upon receiving his master’s in leadership, Pelc joined Athletes in Action, a Christian program that combines religious devotion and competition. Pelc said he used coaching knowledge with the group by assisting football programs in Turkey and Italy. In 2015, Pelc came back to Kirksville and currently is the defensive coordinator for Kirksville High School. He continues to serve with Athletes in Action, and he spent the last several months recruiting and developing the program’s first U.S. national team, which will compete in the International University Sports Federation World Championships this summer. Pelc said opportunities like this, as well as his knowledge as a coach, are largely possible because of the six years he spent at Truman. Pelc said the graduate experience came with a flexibility that enabled him to coach the football team in an almost fulltime capacity. He said this experience often is overlooked by young people who want to immediately jump into the coaching world. “In coaching I’ve heard you want to be poor for as long as possible,” Pelc said. “[The GA role] doesn’t pay much, but I can’t explain how important it is to take the opportunity to learn from people smarter than you ... I think a lot of college kids want to get out and conquer the world and make money as fast as they possibly can, but you definitely don’t want to take for granted the times you get to sit at the feet of someone who has more wisdom and years than you.” Pelc said learning all he could from professional coaches was one of the most impactful parts of his time as a graduate assistant. He said any time you can be in a room with people that are smarter than you, it’s good as long as you have a heart to learn what the coaches are doing and why they’re doing it. Pelc said he always prided himself on being smarter than the average football player, but when he came to the coaching side, he said
he realized he had only scratched the surface. Pelc said he has failed a lot in his first few years of coaching, but he takes each failure as a chance to grow as a coach. Since leaving Truman, Pelc said he has found passion in spreading his faith and molding young men through sport. Pelc said he aims to use coaching as a way to be a positive role model in the same way Truman Head Coach Gregg Nesbitt and the defensive staff were for him. Graduate Assistant Louie Ramirez currently also is growing through coaching Truman football. After a student assistantship at Arizona State University and two seasons as an assistant high school coach, Ramirez said he came to Truman looking to complete his master’s in leadership and get a more hands-on experience at the college level. In addition to his first-hand experience as the running back coach, Ramirez said he is responsible for assisting special teams, breaking down film and a lot of the behind-the-scenes data entry work for the ‘Dogs. All of this, in addition to classes, poses a challenge to any student, but Ramirez said he knows the worth of this experience and has embraced the busy lifestyle that comes with it. “It’s not for everybody,” Ramirez said. “It’s really not. You have to be some sort of crazy to move across the country for little-to-no pay. But you’re getting a master’s paid for and you have to be willing to know that in the long run this really is going to pay off.” Ramirez said the payoff is simply the experience. He said being a graduate assistant at the Div. II level is special in that he is entrusted with the responsibility of leading a position group, rather than strictly staying on the sidelines the way many GAs do at larger schools. Ramirez’s work recently was honored when he was selected to attend the NCAA Emerging Leaders Seminar in Indianapolis. With more than 1,000 applicants, Ramirez was chosen as one of about 200 people to attend the seminar and network with others who strive to pursue a career in the coaching business.
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Wood said he has started to steal more for the baseball team this season after the team’s previous lead base stealer, alumnus Zak Larkin, graduated and became an assistant coach at Truman. Wood said he has gotten more opportunities to steal as the team tries to use the threat of base stealing to pressure its opponents. Wood said the team lately has had more success stealing bases and said the ‘Dogs are on a streak of 18 stolen bases. The softball team led the league in stolen bases earlier this season but currently is tied for second place in steal percentage. The ‘Dogs have stolen 58 bases out
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of 72 attempts so far, tying them with the University of IllinoisSpringfield’s 58 steals and putting them one behind McKendree University’s 59. Freshman outfielder Christa Reisinger stole 32 bases thus far this season, accounting for more than half of the team’s total stolen bases and 13 more than the league’s second-best baserunner. The Bulldogs also found stealing prowess in sophomore outfielder Riley Cook, who has stolen eight bases, and junior catcher Lex Van Nostrand, who has six steals. Reisinger said stealing bases is important because it allows the team to advance runners into scoring position, turning a single into a better chance to score. Reisinger said the team uses a mix of the coach calling for a steal and player’s discretion to decide when to try stealing a base. As the team’s lead-off hitter, Reisinger said getting on base and creating opportunities is important to her. “That’s always my goal, to just try to get on base so that we can move people over, steal or whatever, and get people in scoring position from the beginning of the game,” Reisinger said. Baseball Head Coach Dan Davis said the players who are leading in steals have begun to buy into the team’s base running approach and are learning how to be more effective on the base paths. Davis said the team has been more aggressive in stealing third base recently, creating even more opportunities to score runs. Davis said he thinks the coaches do a great job of teaching base running, as it is one of the big focuses for the coaching staff. Davis said this has given members of the baseball team a reputation for being prolific baserunners and consistently being one of the top base-stealing teams in the league. “We work on it every day,” Davis said. “We work on our jumps, our reads and our footwork, trying to get to top speed as fast as possible.”
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SPRING FOOTBALL 2016 The Truman State football team competed in its annual spring game Saturday. The spring game gives the team an opportunity to play after 14 practices during February and March. It also gives players a chance to play without the graduated seniors from 2015. The ‘Dogs finished with a 5-6 record last season.
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Sarah Hicks/ TMN Sarah Hicks/ TMN Top left: Bulldog football players face up along the line of scrimmage during their annual spring game Saturday. The Bulldogs finished fourth in the GLVC West division last season. Top right: A group of Bulldogs scramble for position during their spring game. The Bulldogs will graduate 12 seniors from last season’s squad. Bottom left: Freshman quarterback Jaden Barr attempts a pass while his offensive linemen protect him. Barr redshirted during his first year at Truman State and will have the opportunity to play under new quarterbacks coach Jason Killday during the 2016 season. Bottom right: A swarm of Bulldogs surround junior running back Jesse Jenkins. Jenkins made an appearance in 10 games for the Bulldogs during the 2015 season.