March 4 - March 10 by Gary Rust

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SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT PUBLICATION MARCH 4 - 10, 2015 Student run since 1911

HILL HARPER VISITED SOUTHEAST ON FEB. 25 AS A PART OF THE UNIVERSITY SPEAKERS SERIES FOR THE MICHAEL DAVIS LECTURE. READ MORE ON PAGE 13. +

Diversity at Southeast Efforts to discuss diversity have been growing in recent months at Southeast. Read the full story on pages 8-9. +

BRANDON STROP HOPES TO BECOME ONE OF THE NATION’S BEST BODYBUILDERS. READ MORE ON PAGE 5. +

Board of Regents votes to move forward BRIEFS with Greek Village plans, dining updates Announce JAY FORNESS MANAGING EDITOR

4HE "OARD OF 2EGENTS MET ON 3ATURDAY AND APPROVED DINING AND ROOM RATES AS WELL AS CONTINUING THE 'REEK6ILLAGE plans. 4HE BOARD APPROVED RENEWING ITS DINING SERVICES CONTRACT WITH #HARTWELLS %DUCATIONAL $INING 3ERVICES FOR THE NEXT school year. “With the investment that Chartwells HAS OFFERED TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE CAMPUS

WHICH IS IN EXCESS OF MILLION x THERE ARE SOME INITIATIVES THAT WILL TAKE PLACE RIGHT AWAY v $R $EBBIE "ELOW VICE PRESIDENT FOR ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT AND STUDENT SUCCESS AND DEAN OF STUDENTS SAID h4HEY RE ANXIOUS TO HAVE this contract approved so that we can EXPAND IN THE 5NIVERSITY #ENTER AND ADD 0ANDA %XPRESS v 4HROUGH THIS CONTRACT #HARTWELLS HAS ALSO COMMITTED TO AN EXPANSION OF 3UBWAY THAT WILL DOUBLE CAPACITY AND WILL RENOVATE #HICK &IL ! TO BECOME FULL service. Chartwells will also renovate FACILITIES AT THE 5NIVERSITY #ENTER AND 4OWERS #AF£ Below said that Chartwells has listened to the students and wants to be PART OF THE ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENT THROUGH INTERNSHIPS AND THEMED MEALS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS One major complaint Chartwells was GETTING WAS THAT CURRENTLY STUDENTS CAN ONLY USE ONE MEAL FOR ANY MEAL TIME

WITH BREAKFAST LASTING FROM TO A M LUNCH FROM A M TO P M AND DINNER FROM TO P M h3TUDENTS HAVE SAID THAT THEY LIKE MORE FLEXIBILITY IN THEIR PLAN v "ELOW SAID h4HEY WOULD LIKE THAT WHEN THEY SWIPE

THAT IF THEY DON T HAVE ENOUGH FOR THAT MEAL EXCHANGE THEY CAN SWIPE A SECOND TIME AND USE TWO MEALS DURING THE SAME MEAL PERIOD (OWEVER IF WE WOULD HAVE accepted that particular proposal, ALTHOUGH IT WAS POPULAR WITH STUDENTS

WHAT ) D BE ASKING YOU TO DO TODAY IS TO INCREASE THE COST OF BOARD RATES FOR OUR

STUDENTS BY JUST OVER PERCENT v "ELOW SAID THAT AFFORDABILITY WAS SOMETHING THAT THE UNIVERSITY ALONG WITH STUDENTS AGREED WAS IMPORTANT AND 3OUTHEAST ASKED #HARTWELLS TO AGREE TO MAKE THIS PLAN OPTIONAL FOR STUDENTS The current plan will now be CONSIDERED THE hCLASSICv OPTION WHILE THE hPREFERREDv OPTION WILL INCLUDE THE ABILITY TO USE MORE THAN ONE MEAL DURING A SINGLE MEAL TIME PERIOD 4HE ADDITIONAL ANNUAL COST WILL BE FOR THE AND MEAL PLANS AND FOR THE FIVE AND meal plans. The board also approved an increase IN AVERAGE ROOM RATES AT PERCENT )N NINE OF THE RESIDENCE HALLS RATES HAVE NOT INCREASED 4HE FOUR THAT WILL INCREASE ARE 4OWERS 3OUTH 4OWERS %AST #HENEY and Dearmont. Dearmont had the LARGEST INCREASE DUE TO ITS POPULARITY SINCE IT WAS CONVERTED TO SINGLE ROOMS h7E RE PROPOSING RATE INCREASES TO BE HONEST IN A COUPLE OF OUR COMMUNITY STYLE BUILDINGS v "ELOW SAID h)T WON T BE MUCH BUT WE D LIKE TO MOVE OUR COMMUNITY AND SUITE STYLE RATES SLIGHTLY CLOSER TOGETHER BECAUSE WE DO HAVE some distance between the community RATE AND THE SUITE STYLE RATE v 4HE PROPOSAL ALSO INCLUDED ADDING A MILITARY THEMED LIVING ENVIRONMENT IN (ENDERSON (ALL ALTHOUGH PLANS FOR THE LEARNING COMMUNITY HAVE NOT BEEN FINALIZED h7E VE REACHED OUT TO THE -ISSOURI .ATIONAL 'UARD SPECIFICALLY 3HOW -E Gold personnel here on campus but also THE GUARD STAFF AT THE STATE LEVEL AND ALSO to the Air Force ROTC detachment that is PART OF OUR CAMPUS v "ELOW SAID 4HE BOARD ALSO APPROVED THE FINAL BRANDING STRATEGY AND UNIVERSITY LOGO FROM /LOGIE 4HE NEW BRAND IS CENTERED AROUND hTHE WILL TO DOv MESSAGE AND THE NEW LOGO CONSISTS OF A NEW RENDERING OF the Academic dome and includes the FOUNDING YEAR OF 4HE FIRM /LOGIE WILL VISIT CAMPUS THE LAST WEEK OF -ARCH TO TRAIN THE UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING department on how to use the new

BRANDING AND STYLE GUIDE 4HE NEW MESSAGING WILL BE PRESENTED AT THE #APE 'IRARDEAU #HAMBER S &IRST &RIDAY #OFFEE IN !PRIL IN CONCURRENCE WITH THE LAUNCHING OF THE BRAND ON THE 3OUTHEAST WEBSITE !DMISSIONS WILL BE THE FIRST AREA TO IMPLEMENT THE BRAND FOLLOWED BY SIGNAGE ON CAMPUS AND THEN THE REMAINING DEPARTMENTS THROUGH REPLACING LETTERHEADS AND BUSINESS CARDS 4HE FINAL TIMETABLE HAS YET TO BE made. 4HE BOARD ALSO BROUGHT IN *AN "URGESS FROM (OLLIS -ILLER !RCHITECTS TO TALK ABOUT THEIR INITIAL WORK ON THE 'REEK 6ILLAGE PROJECT INTRODUCED IN $ECEMBER "URGESS SHOWED SITE PLANS FOR THE AREA NORTH OF THE 3HOW -E #ENTER

currently occupied with the Greystone AND 3HIVELBINE HOUSES THAT COULD potentially have seven houses. He also SHOWED FOUR DIFFERENT HOUSE PLANS THEY CONCEPTUALIZED WITH OPTION $ BEING THE CHOICE MOST LIKED BY THE THREE 'REEK ORGANIZATIONS CURRENTLY IN THE PLANS /PTION $ IS A ONE FLOOR BUILDING INCLUDING BEDS A MULTIPURPOSE ROOM AND A SMALL KITCHEN ON ONE SIDE AND bathrooms in the middle that also act as a storm shelter. “We hope that with this move, EVENTUALLY SPACE WILL BE FREED UP AND WE can invite another sorority to come to CAMPUS v "ELOW SAID "RUCE 3KINNER ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT SUCCESS AND AUXILIARY SERVICES ADDED THAT THE RAISED PROFILE OF 'REEKS ON CAMPUS RECENTLY HAS led to increased alumni involvement, AND THAT THIS ADDITION COULD BRING MORE ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY 4HE BOARD AUTHORIZED THE 'REEK 6ILLAGE CONCEPT TO MOVE FORWARD TO CREATE FINAL DESIGNS NEGOTIATE LEASE TERMS WITH INDIVIDUAL 'REEK ORGANIZATIONS AND PRESENT FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD AT ITS -AY MEETING 4HE BOARD ALSO APPROVED AN ANALYSIS OF THE ENTIRE 'REEK SYSTEM AND HOW TO BETTER SERVE 'REEK ORGANIZATIONS THAT CAN T BE INCLUDED IN THE 'REEK6ILLAGE

New president to be announced March 4 The presidential search will come to an end when the 18th UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT IS ANNOUNCED AT P M ON -ARCH IN Glenn Auditorium at Dempster Hall. .EW "OARD OF 2EGENTS 0RESIDENT *AY " +NUDTSON AND THE CHAIR OF THE 0RESIDENTIAL 3EARCH AND 3CREENING !DVISORY #OMMITTEE $OYLE , 0RIVETT WILL SPEAK AT THE announcement.

Appoint Jay Knudtson named as the new Board of Regents president 4HE "OARD OF 2EGENTS ELECTED *AY +NUDTSON AS ITS NEW PRESIDENT ON &EB AND TOOK OFFICE -ARCH &ORMER 0RESIDENT $OYLE 0RIVETT S TERM OFFICIALLY EXPIRED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR YET HE WILL STAY ON THE BOARD UNTIL 'OV *AY .IXON NAMES HIS REPLACEMENT +NUDTSON IS THE FORMER MAYOR OF #APE 'IRARDEAU A RECIPIENT OF THE6ANDIVER 3HOW -E 3TATE !WARD AND SERVES AS THE CHAIR OF THE "OARD OF $IRECTORS FOR THE #APE 'IRARDEAU #HAMBER OF #OMMERCE

Recognize University recognized for educational efforts in the St. Louis region 3OUTHEAST -ISSOURI 3TATE 5NIVERSITY HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED AS A FINALIST FOR THE !RCUS !WARD FOR !CHIEVEMENT IN %DUCATIONAL !TTAINMENT FROM THE 3T ,OUIS 2EGIONAL #HAMBER 4HE !RCUS !WARD FOR !CHIEVEMENT IN %DUCATIONAL !TTAINMENT IS GIVEN FOR PROMOTING THE ATTAINMENT OF COLLEGE DEGREES AS WELL AS IMPROVED EDUCATIONAL TRAINING FOR 3T Louis students. -ORE THAN 3OUTHEAST STUDENTS ARE FROM 3T ,OUIS

AND VARIOUS ALUMNI EFFORTS HAVE BEEN TARGETED TO THAT AREA

Dance Chicago school of dance hosts auditions

!UDITIONS FOR THE 2UTH 0AGE 3CHOOL OF $ANCE S 3UMMER )NTENSIVE 0ROGRAM WILL OCCUR FROM P M ON 3ATURDAY IN THE 2IVER #AMPUS #ENTER $ANCE 3TUDIO 2EGISTRATION TO PARTICIPATE BEGINS AT P M WITH AN AUDITION FEE OF 6ICTOR !LEXANDER DIRECTOR OF THE 2UTH 0AGE 3CHOOL OF $ANCE IN #HICAGO WILL BE LEADING THE AUDITIONS 4HIS YEAR S PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY FOCUSES ON BALLET AND CONTEMPORARY DANCE STYLES AND WILL TAKE PLACE FROM *UNE TO *ULY

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Wednesday, March 4

Thursday, March 5

The Arrow Off Campus Housing Fair @ The UC Ballroom B from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

2015 Hunger Banquet @ The UC Ballroom from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

7ANT TO lND OUT WHAT YOUR OPTIONS ARE FOR LIVING OFF CAMPUS #OME TO THE !RROW S /FF #AMPUS (OUSING &AIR TO VISIT WITH PROPERTY OWNERS lND OUT ABOUT AVAILABLE HOUSES PICK UP RENTAL APPLICATIONS AND FOR A CHANCE TO WIN PRIZES SUCH AS PIZZA MOVIE PASSES AND A GIFT CARD FOR !ARON S 2ENT TO /WN 2EAD MORE ABOUT THE EVENT AT SOUTHEAST!RROW COM

$ID YOU KNOW THAT -ISSOURI IS RANKED SEVENTH IN THE NATION FOR FOOD INSECURITY MEANING FAMILIES DON T ALWAYS KNOW WHERE THEIR NEXT MEAL WILL COME FROM /R THAT MORE THAN PERCENT OF !MERICAN HOUSEHOLDS SUFFER FROM THE ISSUE OF FOOD INSECURITY *OIN THE 3TUDENT $IETETICS !SSOCIATION OF 3OUTHEAST -ISSOURI 3TATE 5NIVERSITY AS IT HELPS TO SPREAD AWARENESS AND TRIES TO lGHT FOOD INSECURITY LOCALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY WITH THE (UNGER "ANQUET 4WO GUEST SPEAKERS WILL PRESENT ON THE TOPIC OF HUNGER AND WILL HELP ATTENDEES GAIN A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF HUNGER AND HOW IT IMPACTS PEOPLE S LIVES 4HIS EVENT IS FREE FOR 3OUTHEAST STUDENTS AND IS FOR NON STUDENTS WITH DINNER BEING PROVIDED &OR MORE INFORMATION VISIT THE h(UNGER "ANQUET v EVENT PAGE ON &ACEBOOK

Gamma Sigma Sigma and Lambda Chi Alpha Relay for Life Bake Sale @ Towers Lobby at 11 a.m. *OIN 'AMMA 3IGMA 3IGMA AND ,AMBDA #HI !LPHA AS THEY SELL DELICIOUS BAKED GOODS TO SUPPORT THEIR 2ELAY FOR ,IFE TEAMS WHICH RAISE MONEY FOR THE !MERICAN #ANCER 3OCIETY %VERYTHING WILL BE ONLY SO DON T MISS THIS CHANCE TO GIVE TO A GOOD CAUSE AND OF COURSE GRAB A SWEET TREAT

Friday, March 6

Saturday, March 7

Laser Tag for Jimmy V @ The Student Recreation CenterNorth at 6 p.m.

Southeast softball vs. Western Illinois University @ The Southeast Softball Complex at noon

0LAY LASER TAG WHILE SUPPORTING CANCER RESEARCH AT THE SAME TIME 4HE (EALTH AND7ELLNESS #LUB AND $ELTA #HI &RATERNITY WILL BE HOSTING ,ASER 4AG FOR *IMMY6 WITH ALL PROCEEDS BENEFITING THE *IMMY6 &OUNDATION WHICH SUPPORTS CANCER RESEARCH !DMISSION IS FOR ADVANCED TICKETS AND AT THE DOOR &IRST AND SECOND PLACE FINISHERS ALSO WILL BE GIVEN A PRIZE &OR ANY QUESTIONS EMAIL MGSTAMPER S SEMO edu or read more at southeastArrow.com.

Come and cheer on the Redhawks as they take on the Western Illinois Leathernecks. This game is free and open to all.

Sunday, March 8 Southeast Baseball vs. Eastern Kentucky University @ Capaha Park at 1 p.m. 4HE 2EDHAWKS WILL BE FACING %ASTERN +ENTUCKY IN THEIR FIRST /HIO6ALLEY #ONFERENCE SERIES OF THE SEASON AS THEY OPEN THEIR REGULAR SEASON TITLE DEFENSE 4HE GAME IS AT #APAHA 0ARK SO GRAB A BLANKET AND YOUR COOLER AND GO ENJOY SOME BASEBALL

Monday, March 9

Tuesday, March 10

Lunch Xpress Yoga Flow @ The Student Recreation Center-North at 12:15 p.m.

Chris Kahler: Emanations @ The River Campus Art Gallery, Seminary Building Room 10 all day

'ET YOUR YOGA ON DURING YOUR LUNCH BREAK TO HELP YOU RELAX AND GET IN SHAPE BECAUSE 3PRING "REAK WILL BE HERE BEFORE YOU KNOW IT

%NJOY THE ABSTRACT AND VIVIDLY COLORED PAINTINGS OF #HRIS +AHLER A PROFESSOR OF PAINTING AND DRAWING AS WELL AS THE GRADUATE COORDINATOR FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF !RT AT %ASTERN )LLINOIS 5NIVERSITY 4HIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO ALL &OR MORE INFORMATION READ OUR STORY ABOUT THE EXHIBIT AT SOUTHEAST!RROW COM

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FINAL presidential candidates visit campus DR. BENJAMIN OLA. AKANDE AND DR. CARLOS VARGAS-ABURTO VISITED SOUTHEAST FEB. 23-26 TO MEET STUDENTS AND FACULTY

Akande discusses moving from â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;success to significanceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at Southeast JAY FORNESS MANAGING EDITOR

"ENJAMIN /LA !KANDE SPOKE ABOUT HOW HE HAS GROWN TO APPRECIATE THE IMPACT OF HIGHER EDUCATION SINCE HE CAME TO !MERICA FROM .IGERIA TO FURTHER HIS EDUCATION h) SEE MYSELF AS AN !MERICAN STORY BECAUSE ) HAVE HAD SO MUCH GENEROSITY AND SO MUCH OPPORTUNITY IN MY SOME ODD YEARS IN THE 5NITED 3TATES v !KANDE SAID h-Y JOURNEY TO !MERICA WAS ENABLED THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF AN !MERICAN PHILANTHROPIST FROM7INCHESTER +ENTUCKY BY THE NAME OF 4 , "ECKHAM v (E SAID THAT "ECKHAM MET AND BECAME FRIENDS WITH HIS PARENTS IN THE S !KANDE WAS ABLE TO GO TO7AYLAND "APTIST 5NIVERSITY

AND IN HE RETURNED TO7AYLAND AS THE HEAD OF IT S BUSINESS DEPARTMENT AND PROFES SOR OF ECONOMICS &IVE YEARS LATER HE MOVED TO 3T ,OUIS TO WORK AT7EBSTER 5NIVERSITY AS THE DEAN OF THE 'EORGE (ERBERT7ALKER 3CHOOL OF "USINESS AND 4ECHNOLOGY !KANDE WAS THE LAST OF FOUR CANDIDATES FOR THE 3OUTHEAST -ISSOURI 3TATE 5NIVERSITY PRESIDENTIAL POSITION TO VISIT CAMPUS (E VIS ITED &EB AND SPOKE TO STUDENTS STAFF AND THE COMMUNITY AT AN OPEN FORUM h) SHARE WITH YOU MY JOURNEY BECAUSE ) WANT TO GIVE RELEVANCE PERSPECTIVE ON WHY ) M STANDING HERE TODAY v !KANDE SAID h"ECAUSE ) AM A PRODUCT OF WHAT HIGHER EDU CATION CAN DO ) AM A PRODUCT OF WHAT GENER OSITY IS ALL ABOUT AND ) AM EXTREMELY GRATEFUL AND VERY HUMBLED BY THAT OPPORTUNITY v !KANDE SAID THAT THE WORLD IS CONSTANTLY CHANGING AND UNIVERSITIES HAVE TO TAKE STEPS TO CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVE AS CURRENT PRACTICES BECOME OUTDATED h7E FORGE NEW PARTNERSHIPS BECAUSE WE KNOW WE CANNOT OVERCOME OUR CHALLENGES ALONE v !KANDE SAID h7E SCALE NEW HEIGHTS BECAUSE THE AIR IS FRESHER AND THE VIEW OF THE FUTURE IS CLEARER FROM ABOVE !ND WHILE THE WORLD AROUND US MAY SEEM UNPREDICTABLE AT TIMES ESPECIALLY IF YOU RE A COLLEGE AGED ADULT 3OUTHEAST -ISSOURI 3TATE 5NIVERSITY IS ON SOLID GROUND v (E SAID THAT CURRENT 0RESIDENT $R +EN NETH7 $OBBINS HAS STRENGTHENED 3OUTH EAST S MISSION TO EMPOWER STUDENTS TO SUC CEED THROUGH IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CAMPUS

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ENHANCED ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OF THE INSTITUTION h0RESIDENT $OBBINS HAS TAKEN 3%-/ ON A LONG AND SUCCESSFUL EXPEDITION v !KANDE SAID h)T IS THE TASK ) BELIEVE OF THE NEXT

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PRESIDENT TO BUILD ON THE LAST YEARS AND TO LEAD 3%-/ TO A HIGHER GROUND v (E ADDED THAT THE PRESIDENT HAS TO WORK WITH STUDENTS FACULTY AND STAFF TO hENSURE THAT CHALLENGES ARE CONFRONTED v h3%-/ S NEXT PRESIDENT MUST BE A COM PETENT LEADER A RELATIONSHIP BUILDER A CHEERLEADER AND MOST IMPORTANTLY A GOOD LISTENER v !KANDE SAID h"ECAUSE A SUCCESS FUL MODERN UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT IS SOME ONE WHO EMPOWERS THE UNIVERSITY COMMU NITY TO IMAGINE NEW POSSIBILITIES TO DARE TO DREAM WHAT THEY CANNOT YET SEE AND TO EMBRACE A SENSE OF CONSTRUCTIVE IMPATIENCE TO MAKE 3%-/ STAND OUT AS A FIRST CHOICE INSTITUTION v !KANDE SAID THAT THE CORE VALUES OF THE INSTITUTION STUDENT SUCCESS EXCELLENCE

ACCESS DIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY ARE VAL UES THAT WILL NEVER HAVE AN EXPIRATION DATE AND THAT THE UNIVERSITY WILL ALWAYS BE ABLE TO IMPROVE AND GROW WITH THEM h3%-/ DOES NOT EXIST FOR ITSELF BUT TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF STUDENTS WHEN THEY ARE HERE AND TO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THEM AS ALUMNI LONG AFTER THEY VE LEFT US v !KANDE SAID (E ADDED THAT IT IS THE UNIVERSITY S RESPON SIBILITY TO PROMISE THAT NOW AND IN THE FUTURE NO MATTER THE CHALLENGES Â&#x2C6; WHETHER IT S SHRINKING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM THE STATE OR INCREASED MOBILIZATION OF THE STUDENT POPULATION h!LL WE KNOW FOR SURE IS THAT A UNIVERSITY IS A COMPLEX COMMUNITY OF RELATIONSHIPS AND OFTEN TIMES COMPETING INTERESTS v !KADE SAID h!ND SO THE PRESIDENT SHOULD SEEK THE HELP THE SUPPORT THE FEEDBACK FROM MEM BERS OF THE 3%-/ COMMUNITY AND BE PRE PARED TO LEARN FROM CRITICISM 9OUR NEXT PRES IDENT CANNOT LEAD ALONE v !KANDE SAID THAT TOGETHER THE PRESIDENT AND THE COMMUNITY COULD BUILD AN INSTITU TION THAT HAS A PROFOUND IMPACT ON SOUTH EAST -ISSOURI h) BELIEVE THAT THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF 3%-/ MUST SEEK TO TAKE 3%-/ FROM SUCCESS TO SIG NIFICANCE "ECAUSE YOU SEE SIGNIFICANCE IS A WORD THAT MEANS BETTER 3IGNIFICANCE MEANS YOU BECOME THE BENCHMARK 3IGNIFICANCE MEANS THAT YOU GET TO MOVE THAT MISSION OF STUDENT SUCCESS TO A WHOLE NEW DEMO GRAPHIC 3IGNIFICANCE SAYS TO US THAT WE RE NOT JUST 3OUTHEAST -ISSOURI 3TATE 5NIVERSITY v !KANDE SPOKE TO AROUND PEOPLE IN 'LENN !UDITORIUM IN $EMPSTER (ALL ON &EB 6ISIT SOUTHEAST!RROW COM PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH FOR COMPLETE COVERAGE ON THE FOUR CANDIDATE AND THE HIRING PROCESS

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$R #ARLOS6ARGAS !BURTO SPOKE ABOUT HOW HE LEARNED HE WANTED TO BE A UNIVERSITY PRES IDENT FULL TIME THROUGH HIS EXPERIENCE AS ACTING PRESIDENT AT +UTZTOWN 5NIVERSITY IN 0ENNSYLVANIA 6ARGAS IS ONE OF THE FOUR FINALISTS FOR THE 3OUTHEAST -ISSOURI 3TATE 5NIVERSITY S PRESI DENTIAL POSITION (E SPOKE AT AN OPEN FORUM ON -ONDAY &EB IN 'LENN !UDITORIUM h) THINK THE PRESIDENT IS A UNIQUE POSITION TO HAVE AT ANY INSTITUTION AND ) SEE THAT PER SON AS BEING THE ONE THAT HAS TO ESSENTIALLY EXERCISE INSTITUTIONAL LEADERSHIP v6ARGAS SAID h)NSTITUTIONAL LEADERSHIP INCORPORATES TALKING ABOUT THE MISSION AND THE VISION OF THE INSTITUTION AND ACTUALLY GETTING PEOPLE EXCITED ABOUT IT !RTICULATING IT IN A WAY THAT MAKES SENSE FOR STUDENTS FOR FACULTY BUT ALSO FOR EXTERNAL CONSTITUENCIES v 6ARGAS SAID THAT IT S THE PRESIDENT S JOB TO WORK WITH THOSE INVOLVED WITH THE UNIVERSITY

AS WELL AS THE OUTSIDE WORLD h) M VERY ACCESSIBLE ) DON T KEEP PEO PLE AWAY FROM ME OR ANYTHING v6ARGAS SAID h!ND ) M A GOOD LISTENER TOO 7HEN ) TALK TO PEOPLE ) DON T FORGET THOSE THINGS SO ) GUESS WHAT PEOPLE SAY ;IS= ) M REAL )T S NOT LIKE ) M TALKING TO SOMEBODY BUT LOOKING AT SOME BODY ELSE v 6ARGAS SAID HE HAS BEEN ABLE TO CONNECT WITH THE COMMUNITY IN +UTZTOWN AND THAT THOSE CONNECTIONS HAVE HELPED HIM GAIN VALUABLE IDEAS h) VE BEEN INVOLVED IN PROGRAMS RELATED TO LEADERSHIP IN HIGHER EDUCATION AND YOU LEARN A LOT v6ARGAS SAID h)T S ALMOST LIKE CLASSROOM LEARNING 4HE PROBLEM COMES WHEN YOU HAVE TO APPLY IT SO THERE IS NOTH ING LIKE ACTUALLY BEING IN A POSITION OF PRES IDENT TO REALLY UNDERSTAND THE IMPACT THAT IT HAS AND THE ABILITY THAT YOU HAVE TO REALLY INFLUENCE THE PERCEPTION OF THE INSTITUTION AND THE DIRECTION OF AN INSTITUTION v 6ARGAS ADDED THAT AS PROVOST HE WAS IN CHARGE OF ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS BUT NOW GOES FROM MEETINGS ABOUT ATHLETICS TO MEETINGS ABOUT FUNDRAISING OR FACILITIES MANAGEMENT h/NE OF THE THINGS THAT IT HAS DONE IS CON VINCE ME THAT ) REALLY DO WANT TO TAKE A ;PRES IDENTIAL= POSITION ON A MORE PERMANENT BASIS v6ARGAS SAID (E WAS IMPRESSED WITH VARIOUS ASPECTS OF 3OUTHEAST INCLUDING ITS CORE MISSION ACCRED ITATION EFFORTS ONLINE PROGRAMS AND THE DIVERSITY OF ITS STUDENTS h)T S A VERY SUCCESSFUL INSTITUTION ATTRACTING

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS WHICH ) ALSO THINK IS VERY GOOD v6ARGAS SAID h)NTERNATIONAL STU DENTS ARE A GROUP OF STUDENTS THAT ACTUALLY HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE INSTITUTION NOT ONLY FROM THE FINANCIAL PERSPECTIVE BUT ALSO FROM THE IMPACT THAT THEY HAVE AS A ROLE MODEL FOR STUDENTS INTERNALLY v 6ARGAS SAID THAT INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ALLOW DOMESTIC STUDENTS TO LEARN ABOUT OTHER CULTURES AND HAVE THE ENCOURAGEMENT TO STUDY ABROAD THEMSELVES h9OUR LEVEL OF DIVERSITY HAS ALSO BEEN INCREASING AND ) UNDERSTAND AT THIS POINT YOU PRETTY MUCH ARE REFLECTING THE DIVERSITY LEVEL IN THE REGION v6ARGAS SAID h9OU DON T HAVE TO STOP THERE 9OU CAN ACTUALLY CONTINUE AND MAKE THIS MORE OF A DESTINATION SCHOOL FOR UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS AND ) THINK THAT IS A WORTHWHILE EFFORT v 6ARGAS POINTED OUT THAT 3OUTHEAST HAS ALREADY STARTED TO BECOME A DESTINATION SCHOOL DUE TO ITS INCREASED ENROLLMENT (E SAID THAT WHILE OTHER STATES HAVE SEEN THEIR INSTITUTIONS STRUGGLE DUE TO LIMITED FUNDING AND DECREASED ENROLLMENT 3OUTHEAST HAS BEEN ABLE TO KEEP TUITION REVENUE RISING 6ARGAS MENTIONED THAT WHILE HE DIDN T DO A LOT OF FUNDRAISING WORK AS A PROVOST HE HAS DONE A LOT IN HIS TIME AS ACTING PRESIDENT h) VE BEEN VERY INVOLVED WITH THE FOUNDA TION IN CULTIVATING DONORS IN ACTUALLY HELP ING THE FOUNDATION IDENTIFY THE NEW WAYS OF ESTABLISHING THE COMMUNICATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY v6ARGAS SAID (E IS CURRENTLY REORGANIZING OPERATIONS BETWEEN THE FOUNDATION AND THE UNIVERSITY TO BE MORE CLEAR ON WHO DOES WHAT 7ITH HIS WORK WITH THE FOUNDATION 6ARGAS HAS PRO POSED A NEW FUNDRAISING EFFORT TO FUND CUR RENT STUDENTS HAVING TROUBLE PAYING STUDENT BILLS AS WELL AS SOLICITED DONATIONS MOST RECENTLY FOR A NEW TELESCOPE 6ARGAS MENTIONED THAT HE STREAMLINED BUSINESS PRACTICES INCLUDING SIMPLIFYING THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS BY FOCUSING ON STUDENT NEEDS h4O ME STUDENT CENTRIC IS NOT A SIM PLE THING TO ADDRESS v6ARGAS SAID h)T REQUIRES FIRST TO DEFINE WHAT WE MEAN BY STUDENT CENTRIC v 6ARGAS SAID THAT HE SEES IT PRIMARILY AS TRY ING TO MAKE THE UNIVERSITY STUDENT FRIENDLY (E GAVE THE EXAMPLE OF CHANGING THE NAME OF THEIR BURSAR S OFFICE TO THE MORE UNIVER SALLY UNDERSTOOD 3TUDENT !CCOUNTS /FFICE 6ARGAS ADDED THAT MOST DECISIONS WERE MADE TO MAKE THE FACULTY S WORK EASIER AND BEING STUDENT CENTRIC MEANT SHIFTING THAT BALANCE 2EAD THE FULL COVERAGE AT SOUTHEAST!RROW COM PRESIDENTIALSEARCH

CREATION SCIENCE CLUB of Southeast Missouri State University Presents:

EVOLUTION: FACT OR FICTION

Wed., March 4th, 7 pm Academic Hall, Academic Auditorium

and

CREATION OR JURASSIC PARK

Thurs., March 5th, 7 pm Academic Hall, Academic Auditorium

Brian Cattaluci of Answers In Genesis Admission is free for both events for students and the public. Funded by Student Government For more information: www.insixdays.com and www.AnswersInGenesis.org 4O ADVERTISE IN THE !RROW CALL AND READ THE !RROW ONLINE AT SOUTHEAST!RROW COM

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BASEBALL SCHEDULE CHANGE

COMPETE

The baseball team has undergone a number of changes to its schedule due to inclimate weather. Find out more about these changes at southeastArrow.com/sports.+

WOMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S basketball team ends season THE SOUTHEAST WOMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BASKETBALL TEAM WENT 10-19 OVERALL AND 3-13 IN OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE PLAY

BRIEFS Track Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team wins indoor championship

4HE 3OUTHEAST -ISSOURI 3TATE MEN S AND WOMEN S TRACK AND FIELD TEAMS COMPETED IN THE /HIO6ALLEY #ONFERENCE )NDOOR #HAMPIONSHIPS ON &RIDAY AND 3ATURDAY IN #HARLESTON

Illinois. 4HE MEN S TEAM WON ITS SECOND CONSECUTIVE /6# )NDOOR #HAMPIONSHIP BY SCORING POINTS WHICH WAS PLUS POINTS AHEAD OF SECOND PLACE %ASTERN )LLINOIS 4HE WOMEN S TEAM FINISHED IN THIRD PLACE AT THE CHAMPIONSHIP MEET WITH A SCORE OF #OACH %RIC #RUMPECKER WAS NAMED THE /6# -EN S #O #OACH OF THE9EAR ALONG WITH %ASTERN )LLINOIS COACH 4OM !KERS WHO ALSO WAS NAMED THE7OMEN S #OACH OF THE9EAR 4HREE 2EDHAWKS BROKE /6# )NDOOR #HAMPIONSHIP RECORDS OVER THE WEEKEND 3ENIOR "LAKE 3MITH BROKE THE METER DASH RECORD WITH HIS FIRST PLACE TIME OF SECONDS AND WON THE GOLD 3ENIOR #HRIS .AVARRO COMPETED IN BOTH THE METER HURDLES AND HEPTATHLON WHICH WAS THE EVENT HE BROKE THE CHAMPIONSHIP RECORD IN WITH A SCORE OF 4HE FINAL 2EDHAWK TO BREAK A RECORD WAS JUNIOR !YONNA #ARTWRIGHT WHO BROKE THE /6# #HAMPIONSHIP RECORD IN THE METER DASH WITH A TIME OF SECONDS AND TOOK GOLD in the event. 3ENIOR +EVIN &ARLEY WON THE GOLD MEDAL IN BOTH THE WEIGHT THROW WHICH HE WON ON DAY ONE AND ALSO THE SHOT PUT ON DAY TWO

Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball Redhawks advance to OVC Tournament

4HE 3OUTHEAST -ISSOURI 3TATE MEN S BASKETBALL TEAM WILL PLAY IN THE /HIO6ALLEY #ONFERENCE 4OURNAMENT AS IT LANDED THE EIGHTH AND FINAL SEED ON 4HURSDAY THANKS TO A *ACKSONville State loss. 7ITH ITS EIGHTH SEED 3OUTHEAST WILL FACE FIFTH SEEDED -OREHEAD 3TATE ON7EDNESDAY IN THE FIRST GAME OF THE TOURNAMENT AT P M 4HE 2EDHAWKS ARE NOW IN /6# PLAY AFTER THEIR VICTORY AGAINST !USTIN 0EAY IN THEIR FINAL GAME OF THE REGULAR SEASON ON 3ATURDAY &OUR 2EDHAWKS SCORED OR MORE POINTS AGAINST THE 'OVERNORS ON SENIOR NIGHT WITH SENIOR GUARD FORWARD *AREKIOUS "RADLEY COMING OFF THE BENCH AND SCORING A GAME HIGH POINTS 7ITH THOSE POINTS "RADLEY WENT OVER THE MARK FOR HIS CAREER AT 3OUTHEAST &RESHMAN GUARD -ARCUS7ALLACE GOT HIS FIRST START OF THE SEASON AFTER BEING A SUCCESSOR OFF THE BENCH FOR THE LAST FEW GAMES AND SCORED POINTS AND TIED FOR A TEAM HIGH SEVEN REBOUNDS WITH "RADLEY

Baseball Team loses second straight series

4HE 3OUTHEAST -ISSOURI 3TATE BASEBALL TEAM LOST ITS SECOND STRAIGHT SERIES OF THE SEASON WHICH CAME AGAINST "RADLEY IN A THREE GAME SERIES IN .EW /RLEANS 4HE SERIES HAD TO BE MOVED FROM #APE 'IRARDEAU TO ,OUISIANA BECAUSE OF WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS AT #APAHA Field. 4HE 2EDHAWKS WON ONE OF THE GAMES IN THE SERIES AND THAT WIN CAME ON 3ATURDAY IN THE FIRST GAME OF THE DOUBLEheader by a 7-2 decision. &RESHMAN SECOND BASEMAN 4REVOR %ZELL TOOK LEADOFF DUTIES IN THE GAME AND SCORED THREE OF THE SEVEN RUNS FOR 3OUTHEAST 4HE LEADER IN HOME RUNS FOR 3OUTHEAST IS JUNIOR FIRST BASEMAN 2YAN 2IPPEE WHO KNOCKED HIS THIRD BALL OUT OF THE PARK ON THE SEASON IN THE VICTORY WITH TWO ON BASE /N THE MOUND FOR 3OUTHEAST WAS SENIOR PITCHER 4RAVIS (AYES WHO GOT THE WIN BY PITCHING SEVEN INNINGS (AYES ALLOWED THE TWO RUNS SCORED BY "RADLEY IN THE FIFTH AND SEVENTH INNING BUT DID RECORD A TIE FOR SEASON HIGH STRIKEOUTS WITH SIX 3OUTHEAST LOST THE FIRST GAME AND THE FINAL GAME OF THE SERIES WITH SENIOR PITCHER 2YAN ,ENABURG ALLOWING FOUR OF THE FIVE RUNS IN THE FIRST AND THIRD INNING 4HE 2EDHAWKS WILL HOST THEIR NEXT SERIES AT #APAHA &IELD BEGINNING ON &RIDAY AGAINST %ASTERN +ENTUCKY TO START /HIO 6ALLEY #ONFERENCE PLAY

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Losing season the fourth under Margenthaler PATRICK SCHOEMEHL ARROW REPORTER

4HE 3OUTHEAST -ISSOURI 3TATE WOMEN S BASKETBALL TEAM WRAPPED UP ITS SEASON on Saturday with a 72-67 loss to Austin 0EAY AT THE 3HOW -E #ENTER 7ITH THE LOSS 3OUTHEAST FINISHED WITH A CONFERENCE RECORD OF 4HIS MARKS THE FOURTH CONSECUTIVE SEASON UNDER COACH 4Y -ARGENTHALER THAT THE TEAM HAS FINISHED WITH A RECORD UNDER AND THE FIFTH TIME SINCE THE SEASON WHEN THE TEAM FINISHED 3OUTHEAST PLAYED ITS BEST BASKETBALL AT THE 3HOW -E #ENTER WHERE IT FINished with a 6-7 record. !WAY FROM THE 3HOW -E #ENTER THE TEAM DID NOY FARE WELL AND EARNED ONLY FOUR WINS h) THINK THE INCONSISTENCY WOULD BE THE NUMBER ONE THING CONTRIBUTING TO WHAT OUR RECORD WAS LIKE 7E JUST WERE NOT A CONSISTENT TEAM ON THE OFFENSIVE END v -ARGENTHALER SAID 7HILE THE CONFERENCE RECORD WAS NOY HOW THE TEAM WOULD HAVE LIKED IT TO BE -ARGENTHALER CONTRIBUTED THE TOUGH TIMES TO A COMBINATION OF THINGS MINDSET TOUGHNESS AND CONFIDENCE h4HAT S A MINDSET AND KIND OF TOUGHNESS THING WE HAVE TO CONTINUE TO GROW AND DEAL WITH v -ARGENTHALER SAID h7E DIDN T HAVE THE CONFIDENCE IN *ANUARY AND ) THINK THAT ONCE WE LOST A FEW THAT REALLY HURT US v /UT OF THE LOSSES 3OUTHEAST SUFFERED THIS SEASON SIX OF THEM WERE BY

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FIVE POINTS OR LESS h! LOT OF THE GAMES WERE VERY CLOSE SO JUST BEING ABLE TO EXECUTE LATER IN THE GAMES OR EXECUTING THE ENTIRE GAME WOULD PROBABLY BE THE BEST FOR US v JUNIOR FORWARD %RIN "OLLMANN said. h7E WENT THROUGH SOME ADVERSITY JUST WITH INJURIES AND THE UPS AND DOWNS BUT ) THINK OVERALL THIS TEAM STAYED TOGETHER v -ARGENTHALER SAID 3OUTHEAST DID NOT HAVE AN EASY TASK TO START THE SEASON ON THE ROAD AGAINST IN STATE RIVAL -ISSOURI 4HE 2EDHAWKS LOST THE GAME AND TOOK A CONFIDENCE HIT EARLY ON h4HE -IZZOU GAME WAS PRETTY TOUGH BUT AFTER THAT WE STARTED TO WIN A COUPLE GAMES AND GET OUR CONFIDENCE BACK v "OLLMANN SAID Southeast currently has 14 roster SPOTS AND WITH THE FOUR SENIORS THAT WILL BE GRADUATING THE TEAM WILL BE RETURNING PLAYERS FOR THE SEASON ONE OF WHICH IS SOPHOMORE GUARD "RIANNA -ITCHELL h"RIANNA -ITCHELL AS A SOPHOMORE GUARD HAS REALLY COME ON 4HE FUTURE FOR HER IS VERY VERY BRIGHT v -ARGENthaler said. .EXT YEAR "OLLMANN AND TWO OTHER JUNIORS WILL LEAD THE TEAM AS SENIORS h7E RE VERY CONSISTENT 4HE JUNIORS WILL BRING A LOT OF STABILITY TO THE WHOLE ENTIRE TEAM v "OLLMANN SAID The seniors will not be the only ones LEADING THIS TEAM NEXT YEAR h) THINK THE CURRENT SOPHOMORES AND FRESHMEN ARE GOING TO HAVE A LOT OF LEADERSHIP NEXT YEAR #OMING TOGETHER

THIS YEAR HAS BEEN A BIG THING FOR US NEXT SEASON v "OLLMANN SAID &OUR SENIORS FINISHED THEIR BASKETball careers at Southeast and they are GUARD !LLYSON "RADSHAW A LOCAL PRODUCT FROM .OTRE $AME (IGH 3CHOOL IN #APE 'IRARDEAU CAPTAIN FORWARD (ILLARY ,IVELY FROM )NDIANA GUARD9ELENA 2OSADO A 3T ,OUIS PRODUCT AND CAPTAIN GUARD *ASMINE 2OBINSON WHO PLAYED ONE YEAR FOR THE 2EDHAWKS AFTER TRANSFERRING FROM !LABAMA h4HEY BRING A LOT TO THE TEAM 7E RE GOING TO REALLY MISS THEM BECAUSE THEY ARE THE HEAD OF THE TEAM AND GET US GOING v -ITCHELL SAID "RADSHAW FINISHED THIRD ALL TIME WITH POINTERS FOR 3OUTHEAST WITH made in her career. ,IVELY HAD THE ENERGY THAT -ARGENTHALER LOOKED FOR AND HAS PLAYED IN A TOTAL OF GAMES FOR HER CAREER h3HE REALLY GAVE US THAT ENERGY AND TOUGHNESS WITH HER QUALITY TWO YEARS v -ARGENTHALER SAID -ARGENTHALER WAS IMPRESSED WITH HOW WELL TRANSFER 2OBINSON ADAPTED this season. h*UST BEING A ONE YEAR PLAYER SHE ADAPTED REALLY WELL AND CAME IN AND HAD A SOLID YEAR ON BOTH ENDS OF THE COURT v -ARGENTHALER SAID 4O "OLLMANN THE 2EDHAWKS ARE MORE THAN JUST A TEAM THEY ARE A FAMILY h7E RE A FAMILY NO MATTER HOW IT ENDS WHAT OUR SEASON IS ) THINK THAT WE ALL HAVE BECOME REALLY GREAT FRIENDS AND ) THINK THAT S A REALLY BIG PART v "OLLMANN SAID

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BUILDING a new lifestyle SOUTHEAST STUDENT BRANDON STROP DREAMS OF BEING THE NO. 1 HANDICAPPED BODYBUILDER IN THE WORLD

Strop sought out power lifting after suffering heart attack from inactivity MICHAEL STAMPER ARROW REPORTER

#OMMITTING TO A WORKOUT PLAN CAN BE A DAUNTING TASK ESPECIALLY FOR THOSE ALREADY TRYING TO BALANCE BOTH A COLLEGE AND WORK SCHEDULE &OR 3OUTHEAST -ISSOURI 3TATE 5NIVERSITY JUNIOR "RANDON 3TROP EXERCISING IS MORE OF A CAREER GOAL AS OPPOSED TO A DAILY BURDEN 3TROP HAS A DREAM OF BECOMING THE .O HANDICAPPED BODYBUILDER IN THE WORLD 7HEN ASKED WHERE HIS INSPIRATION COMES FROM HE SIMPLY SAID BODY BUILDING IS HIS LIFESTYLE h-Y LIFE SIMPLY REVOLVES AROUND BODYBUILDING v 3TROP SAID h) WAKE UP IN THE MORNING HAVE A MEAL AND RIGHT AFTER CLASS ) GO TO THE GYM FOR THREE HOURS v The 21-year-old nursing student is no stranger to weight LIFTING 0RIOR TO HIS SOPHOMORE YEAR AT *ACKSON (IGH 3CHOOL 3TROP PLAYED FOOTBALL FOR EIGHT YEARS WHICH PROMPTED HIM TO SPEND MOST OF HIS FREE TIME IN THE SCHOOL S GYMNASIUM )N AT THE AGE OF 3TROP WAS A FULL TIME EMPLOYEE AT THE #APE 'IRARDEAU7ENDY S WHILE ATTENDING *ACKSON (IGH School. h) STARTED WORKING HERE IN TOWN ROUGHLY HOURS A WEEK v 3TROP SAID h) WOULD WAKE UP AT A M GO TO THE HIGH SCHOOL GYM THEN GET TO CLASS 7HEN SCHOOL LET OUT ) D HEAD TO WORK FROM IN THE AFTERNOON TO IN THE MORNING v 7ITH HIS OVERBEARING WORKLOAD 3TROP EVENTUALLY PUSHED HIMSELF TO THE BRINK OF EXHAUSTION WHICH LEAD TO AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT THAT LEFT HIM PARALYZED FROM THE WAIST DOWN h/NE NIGHT IT HIT ME AND ) FELL ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL AND ) HIT A DITCH AT MILES AN HOUR v 3TROP SAID h!ND THAT S HOW IT HAPPENED ) WASN T WEARING A SEATBELT AND ) EJECTED FROM MY SEAT v !FTER THE ACCIDENT FIVE YEARS AGO 3TROP SOUGHT TO SPEND HIS leisure time doing other things. 7HILE BEING CONFINED TO A WHEELCHAIR HE SPENT HIS TIME remaining inactive. 5NFORTUNATELY OTHER PROBLEMS OCCURRED

h4HE FOLLOWING &EBRUARY AFTER MY ACCIDENT ) HAD A HEART ATTACK BECAUSE ) WAS NOT ACTIVE v 3TROP SAID h) D GO HOME AND PLAY 8BOX AFTER SCHOOL UNTIL IN THE MORNING 7HEN YOU RE NOT ACTIVE YOUR METABOLISM SLOWS DOWN 9OU HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT BLOOD CLOTS SINCE YOU DON T HAVE FEELING )T MADE ME REALIZE ) NEEDED TO BE HEALTHY CHAIR OR NOT v !FTER SUFFERING THE HEART ATTACK 3TROP FELT IT WAS TIME TO GET BACK IN THE GROOVE OF WEIGHTLIFTING 7ITH MUCH PERSISTENCE TO CARRY ON 3TROP SOUGHT OUT POWER LIFTING TO REMEDY HIS PROlonged inactivity. 7ITH CONSTANT FOLLOW UPS TO HIS HIGH SCHOOL S GYM 3TROP MADE THE MOST OUT OF WHAT HE HAD -ONTHS LATER 3TROP FOUND HIS ULTIMATE OBJECTIVE Â&#x2C6; HE SET THE BENCH PRESS RECORD FOR -ISSOURI AT POUNDS AT THE AGE OF h) WAS DECENTLY STRONG AND WASN T FAMILIAR WITH BODYBUILDING WHILE IN A WHEELCHAIR SO ) GOT INTO POWER LIFTING v 3TROP SAID h) DID A POWERLIFTING MEET THAT YEAR AND SET A RECORD FOR -ISSOURI 4HAT RECORD STILL HOLDS TODAY v &ELLOW BODYBUILDER AND FRIEND 4AYLOR +LUMP SAID 3TROP IS A GOOD EXAMPLE TO DISPLAY THAT ANY GOAL IS ACHIEVABLE IN THE gym. h(E S DEFINITELY DETERMINED AND KNOWS WHERE HE S GOING v +LUMP SAID h7HEN SOMEONE SAYS THEY CANNOT GET UP AND DO IT BECAUSE OF A LITTLE ACHE AND PAIN "RANDON CAN FIND ALL THE EXCUSES IN THE WORLD h,ITTLE STUFF LIKE TRYING TO GET INTO MY CAR WHEN IT S SNOWING IS SOMETHING ) HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT WHILE GETTING MY WORKOUTS IN ) ASK @(OW DOES "RANDON GET IN AND OUT OF HIS CAR AND HOW DOES HE PULL HIS WHEELCHAIR OUT v "OTH +LUMP AND 3TROP ARE COMPETING IN THE .ATIONAL 0HYsique Committee. .0# IS THE LARGEST AMATEUR BODYBUILDING COMPETITION IN THE COUNTRY HOSTING MORE THAN CONTESTS WORLDWIDE IN %ACH COMPETITION CONSISTS OF A NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS WHO PERFORM A ROUTINE OF POSES TO DEMONSTRATE THEIR STRENGTH AND PHYSIQUE ! DATE FOR THIS YEAR S DIVISION HAS YET TO BE CONFIRMED FOR

Brandon Strop doing dumbbell curls at the Student Recreation Center-North. Photo by Michael Stamper 3TROP BUT HE REMAINS FOCUSED FOR THE COMPETITION AHEAD h) THINK WE RE A LITTLE BIT CRAZY FROM THE REST OF THE STUDENT BODY 7E ARE NOT THE ONE S WHO EAT A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CARBS THEN KILL OURSELVES IN THE GYM 7E WOULD RATHER FAIL TIME AND TIME AGAIN v +LUMP SAID "Y TRAINING AT LEAST SIX DAYS A WEEK BOTH +LUMP AND 3TROP CONSIDER THEIR GOAL OF BODYBUILDING TO BE A TIME WORTHY investment. h7E DON T HAVE THE TYPICAL LIFE "RANDON AND ) MAY NOT FIND OURSELVES IN THE SAME PREDICAMENT OTHERS WOULD AND ) LIKE IT THIS WAY v +RUMP SAID h9OU HAVE TO STRIVE TO FIND THE PERFECT BALANCE v 3TROP SAID h3OMETIMES ) M LATE TO CLASS TO MAKE SURE ) GET MY MEALS IN 3OMETIMES ) HAVE TO EAT IN CLASS )T S HARD NOT TO PUT BODY BUILDING BEFORE CLASS BUT SOMETIMES ) DO v

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FACULTY RECITAL

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Contralto Leslie Jones will perform a solo recital at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Music Recital Hall at the River Campus. Tickets are $3 for students with a valid Southeast ID.+

DOBBINS couple commemorated THE RIVER CAMPUS CENTER WAS OFFICIALLY RENAMED FOR PRESIDENT DOBBINS AND HIS WIFE FEB. 27

Classic auto show and sale to be held at Show Me Center DOC FIANDACA ARROW REPORTER

-ORE THAN CLASSIC AUTOMOBILES OF ALL AGES WILL BE UP FOR BID AT THE 3MITH S #LASSIC #AR !UCTION 3ATURDAY AT THE 3HOW -E #ENTER 4HE DOORS WILL OPEN AT A M AND THE ACTION WILL RUN FROM A M UNTIL FINISHED 4HE AUCTION WILL FEATURE RARE AND EXOTIC SPORTS CARS MUSCLE MOTORCYCLES SPORT UTIL ITY VEHICLES AND MEMORABILIA OF ALL KINDS FOR SALE /FFICE MANAGER FOR 3MITH S !UCTION COM PANY 2EGINA *OLLY NOTED SEVERAL CARS THAT COULD SPARK A LOT OF INTEREST h4HERE ARE SEVERAL @ AND @ #HEVY S THAT WILL BE THERE ALONG WITH A #HEVY .OMAD AND A @ "ABY ,INCOLN

WHICH WAS ONLY MADE ONE YEAR v *OLLY SAID 4O SELL A VEHICLE AT AUCTION OWNER S NEED A CLEAR TITLE AND TO PAY THEIR RESPECTIVE FEE 4HE FEE IS FOR A VEHICLE WITH A RESERVE AND FOR A VEHICLE WITHOUT 3ELLERS PAY ONE OF TWO DIFFERENT FEES #ARS WITH A RESERVE PAY PERCENT OF THE SELLING PRICE TO 3MITH S WHILE A NO RESERVE CAR WILL PAY PERCENT !LL ENTRY FEES MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE TO INSURE PLACEMENT 4O BUY A VEHICLE A PERSON NEEDS ONLY TO PAY A BIDDER S FEE OF AND BRING CASH

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The Kenneth & Jeanine Dobbins River Campus Center was dedicated to the Dobbinses on Friday. Photo by Zarah Laurence

River Campus Center dedicated to Dr. Kenneth and Jeanine Dobbins ZARAH LAURENCE A&E EDITOR

The Smithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Classic Car Auction will begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday in the Show Me Center. File photo PERCENT FEE TO 3MITH S AFTER A SALE 4HE BID DER S FEE INCLUDES AN EXTRA6)0 PASS !DMISSION TO THE AUCTION IS AND CHIL DREN UNDER ARE FREE &OR MORE INFORMATION CALL OR LOG ON TO WWW SMITHSAUCTIONCOM PANY COM

4HE OFFICIAL DEDICATION OF THE 2IVER #AMPUS #ENTER TO 3OUTHEAST -ISSOURI 3TATE 5NIVER SITY 0RESIDENT $R +ENNETH7 $OBBINS AND HIS WIFE *EANINE ,ARSON $OBBINS WAS IRRE FUTABLY A THANK YOU BUT IT WAS HARD TO AVOID THE NOTION IT WAS ALSO THE BEGINNING OF A GOODBYE &AMILY FRIENDS #APE 'IRARDEAU RESIDENTS AS WELL AS 3OUTHEAST FACULTY STAFF AND STU DENTS FILED INTO THE $ONALD # "EDELL 0ERFOR MANCE (ALL ON &RIDAY FOR THE FIRST HALF OF THE EVENT "OARD OF 2EGENTS BOARD MEMBER $AREN 4ODD BEGAN WITH AN OPENING SPEECH AND ACTED AS THE MODERATOR BETWEEN SPEAKERS THROUGHOUT THE CEREMONY 3TUDENT 'OVERNMENT !SSOCIATION PRESI DENT #ALEB #OCKRILL SPOKE ON BEHALF OF STU DENTS TO THE $OBBINS PAIR 2HONDA7ELLER 3TILSON ASSOCIATE DEAN AND DIRECTOR OF THE %ARL AND -ARGIE (OLLAND 3CHOOL OF6ISUAL AND 0ERFORMING !RTS SPOKE ON BEHALF OF FAC ULTY AND STAFF "OARD PRESIDENT $OYLE 0RIVETT FOLLOWED SUIT AS REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE "OARD OF THE 2EGENTS 4HE THREE HIGHLIGHTED THE COUPLE S UNWAV ERING AIM FOR INNOVATION h.OT BECAUSE $R AND -RS $OBBINS LOOKED AT EVERYTHING AND SAID @7E NEED TO BRING ALL THESE WONDERFUL PROGRAMS TO THE INSTITUTION BUT BECAUSE THEY BROUGHT SO MANY THINGS TO THE INSTITUTION THAT HELPED MAKE IT A COMPETITIVE UNIVERSITY AND ALWAYS KEPT THE STUDENT INTERESTS AT THE CORE OF THAT INNOVATION v #OCKRILL SAID h7HETHER IT S BEEN THE DEVELOPMENT OF ONLINE PROGRAMS THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE REGIONAL CAMPUSES THE BUILDING OF MULTIPLE RESIDENCE HALLS OR AS YOU CAN SEE AROUND US THE WONDERFUL 2IVER #AMPUS THIS INNOVATION HAS NEVER COME AT A COST TO STUDENTS BUT ALWAYS AT THEIR BENEFIT &OR THAT ) THINK IT S REALLY FITTING THAT ONE OF THE MOST IMPRESSIVE AREAS ON OUR CAMPUS IS GOING TO BE NAMED IN THEIR HONOR v 7ELLER 3TILSON SPOKE SPECIFICALLY ON THE $OBBINSES WORK TO CREATE THE 2IVER #AM PUS 3HE HIGHLIGHTED THE IDEA CONVEYED FROM h&IELD OF $REAMSv Â&#x2C6; h)F YOU BUILD IT THEY WILL COME v 4HERE WAS AN AGREED VISION TO BRING STUDENTS FROM NEAR AND FAR TO STUDY AT A CAM PUS ALLOTTED TO THE FINE ARTS h4HINK BACK TO WALKING THE VERY HIGH HILL TO GET TO !CADEMIC (ALL TO ATTEND THE SYM PHONY LISTENING TO A RECITAL IN "RANDT (ALL AND GETTING LOST TRYING TO FIND THE BATHROOM

ONLY GETTING TO SEE FACULTY AND STUDENTS ART WORK OCCASIONALLY IN -EMORIAL (ALL GOING TO A SHOW IN THE 2OSE ;4HEATRE= WITH THE ICY

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TREACHEROUS BACK STEPS AND THEN ALL THE STEPS INSIDE WATCHING A THEATER LED SHOW MEANT SITTING SHOULDER TO SHOULDER WITH OTHER PEOPLE IN VERY HOT CONDITIONS AND YOU CAN FORGET ABOUT SEEING STUDENT DANCE CHOREOG RAPHY v7ELLER 3TILSON SAID 0RIVETT SPOKE TO THE FACT THAT THE TWO SUR PASSED BEING EXEMPLARY COLLEAGUES BUT THAT THEY WERE GOOD FRIENDS (E SAID A PRESIDEN TIAL SEARCH WASN T NEEDED WHEN $OBBINS PREDECESSOR $ALE .ITZSCHKE ANNOUNCED HIS RETIREMENT IN THEY ALREADY KNEW THEY HAD THE RIGHT CANDIDATE 4HE COUPLE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE THEIR OWN ADDRESS TO THE AUDIENCE TOO *EANINE ,ARSON $OBBINS SAID EXPRESSION OF SELF WAS IMPORTANT AND THAT PART OF THE GOAL OF THE 2IVER #AMPUS WAS TO PROVIDE SUCH AN AVENUE FOR STUDENTS 0RESIDENT $R +EN NETH7 $OBBINS ADDED THAT THE PERSISTENCE AND PATIENCE REQUIRED TO FINALIZE A STAND ING STRUCTURE WAS WORTHWHILE WITHOUT QUES TION (E SAID WHEN THE 2IVER #AMPUS INI TIALLY OPENED THERE WERE AROUND TO INDIVIDUALS WITH FINE ART MAJORS .OW THERE ARE MORE THAN h4HE 2IVER #AMPUS AND THE %ARL AND -AR GIE ;(OLLAND= 3CHOOL OF6ISUAL AND 0ERFORM ING !RTS HAVE ALREADY TOUCHED A MULTITUDE OF LIVES v 0RESIDENT $R +ENNETH7 $OBBINS SAID h&ROM THE STUDENTS WHO WANDER THESE HALLS AND PRACTICE IN ITS CLASSROOMS WITH DREAMS OF BECOMING GREAT DANCERS AND CHO REOGRAPHERS AWARD WINNING ACTORS OR SYM PHONY CONDUCTORS TO PROFESSORS AND INSTRUC TORS WHO APPRECIATE THE STATE OF THE ART TECHNOLOGY THAT WE HAVE HERE AND WELCOM ING ENVIRONMENT v 4HE COUPLE WAS PRESENTED WITH A PLAQUE FOR THE +ENNETH *EANINE $OBBINS 2IVER #AMPUS #ENTER ! PHOTOGRAPH OF THE CEN TER WAS UNVEILED IN PLACE OF A PAINTING OF THE $OBBINSES NOT YET COMPLETED BUT WHICH WILL BE HUNG IN THE BUILDING AS WELL -EMBERS OF THE "OARD OF 2EGENTS #OCKRILL AND THE $OBBINSES HELD SHINY GOLD SCISSORS FOR A RIBBON CUTTING IN THE 3T 6INCENT S #OM MONS AFTER THE CEREMONY 4HE SNIP OF THE RED RIBBON GUIDED THE WAY TO A TOUR OF THE SQUARE FOOT SPACE 3TUDIOS AND PRAC TICE ROOMS WERE IN USE BY STUDENTS TO SHOW CASE THE AREA h(E ;0RESIDENT $R +ENNETH7 $OBBINS= HAS CERTAINLY PROVEN TO BE ONE OF THE MOST OUTSTANDING PRESIDENTS IN THE HISTORY OF THIS UNIVERSITY v 0RIVETT SAID h9OU CAN CERTAINLY UNDERSTAND WHY THE BOARD VOTED UNANI MOUSLY TO NAME THIS NEW BUILDING AFTER +EN AND *EANINE )T WAS ONE OF THE EASIEST AND MOST APPROPRIATE DECISIONS THE BOARD HAS EVER MADE v

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COMPETITION winners featured in concert THE WINNERS OF THE RISING STAR AND CONCERTO AND ARIA COMPETITIONS WILL PERFORM SOLOS AS A PART OF â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;SYMPHONIC STARS!â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Orchestra concert presents star talent ZARAH LAURENCE A&E EDITOR

Dr. Sara Edgerton, artistic director and conDUCTOR OF THE 3OUTHEAST -ISSOURI 3YMPHONY /RCHESTRA HAS HAD STUDENTS ASK FOR YEARS TO PERFORM *OHN7ILLIAMS COMPOSITIONS FOR h3TAR7ARS v AND SHE FINALLY FOUND THE RIGHT time. 4HE h3YMPHONIC 3TARS v CONCERT WILL FEATURE 3OUTHEAST S 3YMPHONY /RCHESTRA AND JUST LIKE THE SOUND OF THE TITLE FAVORS AN INTERGALACTIC THEME -USIC FROM %PISODE ) AND %PISODE6) AS WELL AS THE MAIN TITLE THEME WILL BE INCLUDED AS A PART OF THE h3TAR7ARSv COMPONENT 4WO MOVEMENTS FROM 'USTAV (OLST S h0LANETSv Â&#x2C6; h-ARSv AND h*UPITERv Â&#x2C6; ARE ALSO IN THE PROGRAM !CCORDING TO %DGERTON PROFESSIONAL ORCHESTRAS OFTEN COMBINE THE TWO WORKS h)T S LIKE HOT FUDGE ON TOP OF VANILLA ICE cream,â&#x20AC;? Edgerton said, laughing. 4HE FIRST HALF OF THE CONCERT WILL BEGIN WITH 2ICHARD7AGNER S h)NTRODUCTION TO !CT ))) OF ,OHENGRIN v FOLLOWING THAT SAME OUTER SPACE LIKE IDEA 4HE MAIN PART OF THE EVENT HOWEVER IS TO HIGHLIGHT hSTARv TALENT 7INNERS OF THE 2ISING 3TAR AND #ONCERTO AND !RIA #OMPETITION WILL ALSO FEATURE THEIR WORK ACCOMPANIED BY THE orchestra. 4HE 2ISING 3TAR #OMPETITION IS HELD AT THE high school level, while the Concerto and Aria #OMPETITION IS SPECIFIC TO 3OUTHEAST STUDENTS h3O WE HAVE THIS NOTION OF KIND OF STAR TALENT ON THE FIRST HALF OF THE PROGRAM AND THEN PIECES ACTUALLY ABOUT STARS ON THE SECOND HALF v %DGERTON SAID %DGERTON SAID THE 2ISING 3TAR #OMPETITION

WAS IN ITS FIFTH YEAR AND HAS HAD ENTRIES FROM ALL ACROSS THE -IDWEST 4HOSE WHO ENTER SEND IN A RECORDING OF THEIR PLAYING FROM WHICH FINALISTS ARE CHOSEN TO PERFORM AT 3OUTHEAST IN FRONT OF A PANEL OF JUDGES FOR A TOP WINNER %DGERTON SAID THERE WERE A TOTAL OF EIGHT FINALISTS THIS YEAR 4HE WINNER IS AWARDED A SOLO PART WITH 3OUTHEAST S ORCHESTRA AND A CASH AWARD 6IOLINIST -ARIE 3ANDERSON FROM "LOOMINGTON )NDIANA WILL PLAY AS A PART OF THE FIRST MOVEMENT OF #AMILLE 3AINT 3AENS h6IOLIN #ONCERTO .O v AT h3YMPHONIC 3TARS v

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We always say music can transform you beyond your everyday world, so we want everyone to kind of just be able to step away for a while.â&#x20AC;? Sara Edgerton 3OUTHEAST S RD ANNUAL #ONCERTO AND !RIA #OMPETITION ENDED WITH TWO WINNERS Â&#x2C6; -ARIE -EUNIER AND "RITTANY 'RAHAM -EUNIER IS IN HER LAST SEMESTER AND SAID SHE HAD ALWAYS WANTED TO ENTER INTO THE COMPETITION BUT NEVER FOUND THE TIME h9OU ARE COMPETING WITH THEM TO GET AN OPPORTUNITY TO PERFORM WITH THE 3YMPHONY /RCHESTRA WHICH IS A REALLY GREAT OPPORTUNITY v -EUNIER SAID h)T S NOT SOMETHING THAT WE GET TO DO THAT OFTEN v -EUNIER WILL SING AN ARIA FROM h,A 3ONNAMBULA v OR h4HE 3LEEPWALKER v BY )TALIAN OPERA COMPOSER6INCENZO "ELLINI AT THE EVENT 3HE KNOWS THE PIECE WELL 3HE SAID SHE HAD

The Southeast Missouri Symphony Orchestraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Symphonic Stars!â&#x20AC;? concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. March 10 in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall at the River Campus. File photo PICKED THE PIECE FOR HER RECITAL SO SHE KNEW IT MATCHED WELL FOR HER VOICE h2EALLY YOU ONLY GET TO WORK ON A PIECE ONCE 9OU WANT TO SHOWCASE IT AS MUCH AS YOU CAN ONCE YOU WORK IT UP v -EUNIER SAID %DGERTON SAID PAIRED HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGIATE LEVEL CONCERTS HAVE BECOME INCREASINGLY POPULAR IN RECENT YEARS "UT MORE THAN THAT

SHE SAID THE STUDENTS GAIN SOMETHING FROM THE EXPERIENCE TOO h) THINK THEY KIND OF INSPIRE EACH OTHER v %DGERTON SAID h) KNOW THAT WITH STRINGED INSTRUMENTS IN ANY CASE STUDENTS GET QUITE ADVANCED IN THEIR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS THEY CAN GET QUITE ADVANCED SO IT S NEAT FOR THEM TO BE on a college stage.â&#x20AC;? /N THE OTHER HAND %DGERTON POINTED OUT THAT SEEING BUDDING FUTURE PERFORMERS CAN BE A HELPFUL REMINDER TO COLLEGE STUDENTS OF WHY THEY STARTED )T SPEAKS TO DRIVE AND PASSION FOR CRAFT h/UR COLLEGE STUDENTS KIND OF SEE THESE

YOUNG UP AND COMING TALENTS AND THEY THINK @/H ) NEED TO STEP UP TO THE PLATE v %DGerton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So to show them [high school students] what we can do.â&#x20AC;? #OMPETITION ASIDE IT S ABOUT LEARNING FROM ONE ANOTHER AND HOLDING A COMMON LOVE FOR music. h) HOPE THEY LL ;THE AUDIENCE= TAKE AWAY FROM IT THE ENTHUSIASM AND THE ENJOYMENT THAT WE ALL HAVE HAD WITH THESE PIECES v %DGERTON SAID h 7E ALWAYS SAY MUSIC CAN TRANSFORM YOU BEYOND YOUR EVERYDAY WORLD SO WE WANT EVERYONE TO KIND OF JUST BE ABLE TO STEP AWAY FOR A WHILE v h3YMPHONIC 3TARS v WILL BEGIN AT P M -ARCH IN THE $ONALD # "EDELL 0ERFORMANCE (ALL AT THE 2IVER #AMPUS 'ENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS RANGE FROM TO 4O PURCHASE TICKETS CONTACT THE 2IVER #AMPUS "OX /FFICE OPEN WEEKDAYS FROM A M TO P M CALL OR GO ONLINE TO 2IVER#AMPUS%VENTS COM

These local places of worship welcome you.

Sundays at 10am 817 Broadway St. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Downtown Cape Girardeau citychurchcape.com Pastor Greg Schwab

St. JohnTheTheologian Orthodox Christian Church 1930 Independence St. (Corner of Independence St. & Clark St.)

Cape Girardeau, MO

For service information, go to www.stjohnsorthodoxchurch.com or call 332-1028 For further info, please contact: 573-233-4786 or 314-993-3115 (all services in English)

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SAY @) DIDN T KNOW WHAT ) DIDN T KNOW v "ELOW SAID THAT 3'! MEETING WAS ONE OF THE MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES OF HER PRO FESSIONAL CAREER h4HE ADMINISTRATORS WHO WERE THERE SAID HARDLY ANYTHING v "ELOW SAID h4HAT WAS A DIALOGUE OF STUDENTS AND THAT WAS ONE OF THE MORE HONEST AND OPEN CONVERSATIONS ) VE SEEN AROUND THE TOPIC OF RACE IN A VERY VERY LONG TIME v $OBBINS SAID THAT AS A CAMPUS hWE NEED TO RE ENGAGEv IN TALKING ABOUT DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL INJUSTICE AND 3'! HAS BEGUN PLAN NING EVENTS THAT WILL DO THAT ACCORDING TO -ICHELE )RBY DIRECTOR OF CAMPUS LIFE AND EVENT SERVICES AND FACULTY ADVISER FOR 3'! h3INCE THEN SOME OF THE ;3'!= EXECS MADE PERSONAL PHONE CALLS BACK TO EACH OF THOSE STUDENTS AND SAID @(OW CAN WE MOVE FORWARD !RE THERE THINGS THAT WE CAN JOINTLY WORK ON ) DON T KNOW IF THAT S BIG PROGRESS

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SITY PRESIDENT AND SECOND WHAT KIND OF FOR MAT WOULD STUDENTS RESPOND TO IN REGARDS TO DIVERSITY EDUCATION h4HE OVERWHELMING RESPONSE AND ) THINK IT WAS PERCENT WAS SMALL GROUP v )RBY SAID h4HAT THEY WERE LOOKING FOR SMALL TOPIC GROUPS FOR PEOPLE TO CHAT WITH SO THAT S SORT OF WHERE STUDENT GOVERNMENT IS .EXT IS THAT WE KNOW HOW PEOPLE WANT IT DELIVERED WE VE KIND OF MADE SOME CONVERSATION STARTS SO NOW LET S START THINKING ABOUT TOPICS OR HOW TO DO THAT v )RBY SAID STUDENTS FOUND THE OTHER FOR MATS INCLUDING ONE ON ONE AND LECTURE HALL PRESENTATIONS INTIMIDATING h9OU WANT PEOPLE TO BE SORT OF REAL AND ASK MAYBE THE STUPID QUESTION OR FEEL SAFE TO ASK THE QUESTION THAT MAYBE FEELS LIKE A STU PID QUESTION v )RBY SAID )RBY SAID 3'! HAS NOW COME UP WITH A LIST OF POSSIBLE PROGRAMS BUT HAS YET TO PUT ANY IN PLACE h4HAT PROBABLY WON T BE WHERE WE END THINGS v )RBY SAID h4HAT WILL PROBABLY JUST BE SOME STARTING POINTS AND TO SEE HOW PEO PLE RECEIVE THEM AND IF THAT S ANYTHING THAT WORKS !ND IF IT S A BAD FORMAT OR IF IT DOESN T WORK THEN WE LL GO A DIFFERENT DIRECTION v !NOTHER PROGRAM THAT IS STARTING SOON IS A (UMANS OF 3%-/ PROJECT -EGAN 2ANDOLPH -URRAY THE COORDINATOR OF LEADERSHIP DEVE LOPMENT FOR CAMPUS LIFE AND EVENT SERVICES

AND STUDENT -IKE6ALADEZ ARE RUNNING THE NEW PROJECT h7E FORMED THE IDEA TO DO A SPIN OFF OF (UMANS OF .EW9ORK v -URRAY SAID h(UMANS OF .EW9ORK IS A REALLY POPU LAR BLOG AND IT S SO COOL )T S DONE SO MUCH FOR THAT SCHOOL IN THAT AREA AND JUST TO OPEN UP A CONVERSATION 7E KIND OF WANTED TO DO A (UMANS OF 3%-/ TO OPEN UP THAT

OTHER OUTREACH EFFORTS INCLUDING GOING TO DIFFERENT ORGANIZATIONAL MEETINGS AND GOING TO 4OWERS DURING DINNER SERVICE TO GET AS MANY DIFFERENT STORIES AS THEY CAN 4HEY PLAN TO POST THE STORIES ONLINE THROUGH EITHER A 3OUTHEAST WEBPAGE OR THROUGH A 3OUTHEAST &ACEBOOK PAGE h0EOPLE CAN GO AND JUST SEE WHAT A DIVERSE POPULATION OF STUDENTS WE HAVE AND HOW INDIVIDUAL ALL OF OUR STUDENTS ARE v -URRAY SAID h)T WILL JUST BE SO COOL TO SEE WHAT COMES ABOUT FROM THIS v "ELOW SAID THAT THE UNIVERSITY NEEDS BOTH STRUCTURED AND UNSTRUCTURED CONVERSATIONS ABOUT RACE TO CONTINUE MAKING PROGRESS h) THINK THAT THIS IS ALLOWING MANY OF OUR STUDENTS TO FEEL MORE COMFORTABLE TO BRING UP RACE v "ELOW SAID h) WAS PROUD OF THE STU DENTS AT THE ;3'!= MEETING WHO SAID @4O BE HONEST ) HAVEN T KNOWN HOW TO TALK ABOUT THIS v "ELOW ADDED THAT PEOPLE ARE SOMETI MES NOT COMFORTABLE TALKING TO PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT LIKE THEM WHETHER IT S ABOUT RACE OR OTHER DIFFERENCES h"Y THE VIRTUE OF WHAT WE ARE AS A UNI VERSITY THIS IS WHERE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXCHANGE IDEAS AND LEARN ABOUT STUDENTS IS CRITICALLY IMPORTANT v "ELOW SAID 4HE ONGOING PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH ON CAM PUS FEATURED A DIVERSE GROUP OF FINALISTS 4HE CANDIDATES INCLUDE A WOMAN WHO GREW UP IN )LLINOIS BUT HAS WORKED ON THE EAST COAST FOR YEARS A MAN WHO GOT EXPERIENCE IN ENGI NEERING AND NOW WORKS IN -ICHIGAN A -EXI CAN MAN WHO IS NOW AN ACTING PRESIDENT IN 0ENNSYLVANIA AND A MAN FROM !FRICA WHO IS NOW A DEAN OF BUSINESS IN 3T ,OUIS h7E WANTED TO ENSURE THAT WE COULD ATTRACT DIVERSE CANDIDATES AND THAT WAS SOMETHING THAT THE BOARD HAD TALKED ABOUT v

"RADY "ARKE SENIOR ASSOCIATE TO THE PRESI DENT AND "OARD OF 2EGENTS SECRETARY SAID h)T WAS SOMETHING THAT THE 3EARCH AND 3CREE NING !DVISORY #OMMITTEE HAD TALKED ABOUT IS ENSURING THAT YOU ARE ABLE TO GET A DIVERSE POOL OF CANDIDATES BUT ) THINK WHAT WE SAW WAS THAT WHAT THE SEARCH COMMITTEE FELT WERE THE BEST CANDIDATES WERE THE ONES THAT WERE INVITED TO CAMPUS AND WE WERE FORTU NATE TO HAVE A VERY DIVERSE GROUP OF FINALISTS v !LL FOUR CANDIDATES HOSTED OPEN FORUMS ON CAMPUS FOR FACULTY AND THE PUBLIC WHERE THEY ALL TALKED ABOUT DIVERSITY ON UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES $R -ARGARET % -ADDEN SAID DIVERSITY IS ESSENTIAL FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES BECAUSE STUDENTS NEED TO HAVE EXPERIENCES IN A MUL TICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT AND THE INSTITU TION HAS A RESPONSIBILITY TO SERVE IT S ENTIRE POPULATION h)T IS SOMETHING THAT ) CARE A LOT ABOUT

AND IT IS SOMETHING THAT YOU HAVE TO PAY ATTENTION TO CONSTANTLY BECAUSE THE ENVIRON MENT CHANGES THE POPULATION CHANGES AND YOU NEED TO BE FLEXIBLE ENOUGH TO RESPOND TO THE NEEDS OF THOSE GROUPS v -ADDEN SAID 3HE ADDED THAT IT WAS IMPORTANT TO PRO VIDE PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT THE DIVERSE PEO PLE THE UNIVERSITY HOSTS FOR EXAMPLE OFFERING %NGLISH CLASSES FOR 3PANISH SPEAKERS $R 0AUL $ 0LOTKOWSKI TALKED DURING HIS FACULTY FORUM ABOUT MAKING HIS COLLEGE DIVERSE h4HERE S A NUMBER OF SITE BASED ACTIVITY BASED SORTS OF PROGRAMING YOU CAN DO BUT IN ALL HONESTY IF YOU RE GOING TO TALK ABOUT WELCOMING AND PROTECTING THOSE GROUPS

YOU REALLY NEED TO HAVE A BROADER CONVERSA TION ABOUT INCLUSION AND EQUITY ACROSS THE BOARD v 0LOTKOWSKI SAID h-Y DISCIPLINES THAT ) WORK WITH THE MOST MY CHALLENGE IN DIVER SITY AND INCLUSION IS NOT ETHNIC IT S GENDER v (E ADDED THAT HIS COLLEGE S FACULTY IS ALREADY THE MOST ETHNICALLY DIVERSE ON CAM PUS YET THE ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY FIELDS HAVE HISTORICALLY HAD A PROBLEM ATTRAC TING WOMEN TO JOIN 0LOTKOWSKI SAID THAT HE IS ABOVE THE CURVE CITING THAT PERCENT OF HIS FACULTY AND STAFF ARE WOMEN FOR ENGI NEERING AND PERCENT FOR TECHNOLOGY (E SAID THAT THOSE ARE THREE TIMES THE NATIONAL AVERAGE $R #ARLOS6ARGAS !BURTO SPOKE ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ON A CAMPUS DURING HIS OPEN FORUM h;3OUTHEAST= IS A VERY SUCCESSFUL INSTITU TION ATTRACTING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS WHICH ) THINK IS ALSO VERY GOOD v6ARGAS SAID h)NTER NATIONAL STUDENTS ARE A GROUP OF STUDENTS THAT HAVE AN IMPACT ON AN INSTITUTION FROM THE FINANCIAL PROSPECTIVE BUT ALSO FROM THE IMPACT THAT THEY HAVE AS A ROLE MODEL FOR STUDENTS INTERNALLY )T S A WAY FOR DOMESTIC STUDENTS TO LEARN ABOUT OTHER CULTURES v $R "ENJAMIN /LA !KANDE SAID IN HIS OPEN FORUM THAT HE DIDN T SEE DIVERSITY EFFORTS AS hA COLOR THING v h)T S ABOUT PERSPECTIVE AND INVITING EVERY BODY TO COME INTO THAT DOOR AND TO BRING THEIR PERSPECTIVE TO THE TABLE AND TO CELE BRATE THEM WHATEVER THAT PERSPECTIVE IS v !KANDE SAID h!ND FOR ME IT S GENERATIONAL

IT S ETHNICITY IT S ALL OF THE ABOVE !ND ) THINK FOR ME IT S TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE DIVERSITY IS WELCOMED IS CELEBRATED AND TO GIVE US AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE OUR DIFFERENT CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES AND PRACTICES v !KANDE SPOKE ABOUT HOW HE SEES VALUE IN EVERYONE S STORY (E MENTIONED AN EXAM PLE OF NOT SEEING CANDLELIGHT AS ROMAN TIC BECAUSE HE ONLY EVER USED CANDLELIGHT TO STUDY h) VE GOT A LOT TO SHARE v !KANDE SAID h) MEAN ) GREW UP IN !FRICA WHERE THINGS WERE VERY DIFFERENT FROM THE WAY THINGS ARE HERE "UT THERE S SOME GREAT LESSONS TO SHARE IN TERMS OF THE THINGS THAT WE VALUE THE WAY WE LIVED v

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ROOM inspections become new policy RESIDENT ASSISTANTS ARE REQUIRED TO CHECK THE CLEANLINESS OF DORM ROOMS AND ENFORCE UNIVERSITY STANDARDS

Residence Life begins on-campus health and safety inspections MALANA BRADFORD ARROW REPORTER

(EALTH AND SAFETY INSPECTIONS WILL NOW BE A REQUIREMENT FOR ALL 3OUTHEAST -ISSOURI 3TATE University students who live on campus in residence halls. The new policy, put in place BY THE /FFICE OF 2ESIDENCE ,IFE IS A WAY TO hHELP STUDENTS PROACTIVELY KEEP THEIR ROOMS CLEAN v ACCORDING TO #HRIS -ILLER 4OWERS %AST hall director. %VERY RESIDENT ASSISTANT ON CAMPUS attended a meeting on Feb. 8 explaining the NEW POLICY AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR 2!S AND residents. h"ASICALLY WE GO INTO EACH RESIDENT S ROOM WITH ANOTHER 2! AND CHECK TO SEE THAT IT S CLEAN AND FOR OVERALL HEALTHY LIVING CONDITIONS v 3IERRA (AMLIN A 'REEK (ILL 2! SAID â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some residents might not notice mold or other problems that their room could potenTIALLY HAVE SO WE COME IN TO MAKE SURE EVERYTHING IS HEALTHY AND IF THERE IS A PROBLEM WE CAN REPORT AND TAKE CARE OF IT v For each room, the inspecting RA will have A CHECKLIST OF CLEANLINESS ITEMS TO BE LOOKING FOR TRASH MOLD OR MILDEW AND FOOD ARE SOME examples. !LSO ON THE LIST ARE &ACILITIES -ANAGEMENT ISSUES LIKE HEATING AIR CONDITIONING WINDOW SCREENS AND REFRIGERATOR MICROWAVE CLEANLINESS &INALLY ITEMS BARRED BY RESIDENCE LIFE policies such as drugs, alcohol and candles WITH BURNT WICKS WILL ALSO BE CHECKED FOR

h4HE HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCESS IS TO HELP MAKE SURE OUR RESIDENCE HALLS ARE THE BEST ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS TO LIVE IN WHETHER THAT S IN THE ISSUE OF CLEANLINESS IN THE ISSUE OF ANY POTENTIAL VIOLATIONS THAT MAY DISTURB others such as an animal that they shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have, running down the hallways, disturbING OTHER RESIDENTS v -ILLER SAID h"UT REALLY JUST BACK TO THE CLEANLINESS ASPECT ,ET S SAY YOU HAVE A STACK OF PIZZA BOXES IN YOUR ROOM 4HAT COULD ATTRACT BUGS AND THEN THEREFORE

because you have bugs in your room, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s NO GOOD BUT THOSE BUGS MIGHT TRANSFER INTO THE ROOM NEXT DOOR AND THAT COULD CAUSE FURTHER PROBLEMS FOR THE WHOLE COMMUNITY v 4HE SET DATES FOR THE FIRST INSPECTION ARE BETWEEN -ARCH AND -ARCH 2ESIDENTS CAN EXPECT A KNOCK ON THEIR DOOR DURING THIS PERIOD FROM THEIR 2! TO HAVE THEIR ROOM inspected. The resident living in the room getting inspected does not have to be present in ORDER FOR THE 2!S TO DO THE INSPECTION h! LOT OF ;RESIDENTS= FEEL LIKE IT S AN INVASION OF THEIR PRIVACY BECAUSE THE RESIDENTS DON T TECHNICALLY HAVE TO BE THERE TO DO IT v (AMLIN SAID h3O ) VE HEARD THAT CONCERN QUITE A BIT v -ILLER SAID HE HOPES RESIDENTS WILL UNDERstand that this is not a negative program. h) THINK IT S A GOOD IDEA TO CHECK FOR MOLD AND STUFF THAT S HAZARDOUS TO OUR HEALTH

BUT ) DON T LIKE THE IDEA OF SOMEONE LOOKING THROUGH MY STUFF WHEN ) M NOT HERE FOR OTHER REASONS v #HRISTINA #LAY A SOPHOMORE RESIdent in Towers South, said. #LAY S ROOMMATE !LLISON %LDRIDGE AGREED

Rec services department to host Spring Health Fair and Luau event The event will include educational and interactive booths SUSANNA LANDHOLT ARROW REPORTER

Students are invited to attend the Spring (EALTH &AIR AND ,UAU ON -ARCH TO GET ADVICE ON HEALTHY LIVING AND MAKING SMART CHOICES BEFORE LEAVING FOR 3PRING "REAK The Spring Health Fair, held every year BY THE $EPARTMENT OF 2ECREATION 3ERVICES

SHOWCASES A NUMBER OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS ORGANIZATIONS FROM BOTH ON AND OFF CAMpus, including Counseling and Disability Services, Chartwells, Planned Parenthood and U.S. Army representatives. Students can come and enjoy the tropical-themed atmosphere with leis and palm trees while learnING ABOUT MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES DURING SPRING BREAK AND BEYOND 4HE EVENT WILL BE HELD FROM A M TO P M ON -ARCH IN THE 5NIVERSITY #ENTER ,OBBY AND ADMISSION IS FREE h7E WANT TO GET STUDENTS THINKING ABOUT THEIR HEALTH A LITTLE DIFFERENTLY ON 3PRING "REAK v 3ARA7AGGANER ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FITNESS AND WELLNESS AT 3OUTHEAST -ISSOURI State University, said. The event typically includes around 30 BOOTHS FROM VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS WITH activities and demonstrations designed to GIVE STUDENTS VALUABLE INFORMATION ABOUT MAKING SMART HEALTHY CHOICES EVEN ON vacation. h7E RE HOPING THAT STUDENTS WILL TAKE AWAY SOME KNOWLEDGE OF SELF CARE AND CHOOSE TO

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graduate assistant to Wagganer, said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We WANT TO GIVE THEM THE INFORMATION OF HOW TO MAKE BETTER DECISIONS THAT WON T BE DETRIMENTAL TO THEIR HEALTH OR SAFETY v Wagganer explained that spray tans, one OF THE NEW ELEMENTS THIS YEAR HELP PROVIDE students with alternative ways to achieve a SUN KISSED GLOW WITHOUT THE HELP OF 56 RAYS â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to encourage students not to GO IN THE TANNING BEDS BEFORE 3PRING "REAK v 7AGGANER SAID h3KIN CANCER IS VERY PROMINENT AND TANNING BEDS CAN DEFINITELY CONTRIBUTE TO THAT v !LSO NEW THIS YEAR THE HEALTH FAIR WILL FEATURE A SAFE SEX TALK THE SECOND LECTURE IN THE THREE PART h3EXY 4IMEv SERIES SPONSORED BY 2EDHAWK (EALTH %DUCATORS AND THE #AMPUS 6IOLENCE 0REVENTION 0ROGRAM 4HE GOAL OF THE LECTURE IS TO ALLOW STUDENTS TO ASK IMPORtant health and relationship questions in a SAFE ENVIRONMENT AND TO GET PROFESSIONAL FEEDBACK 4HE LECTURE WILL START AT NOON IN THE University Center Program Lounge. h@3EXY 4IME IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR OUR PEER EDUCATORS TO TALK WITH STUDENTS ABOUT A SENSITIVE TOPIC AND HOPEFULLY GET SOME GOOD INFORMATION OUT THERE v7AGGANER SAID /THER ACTIVITIES FEATURED THIS YEAR WILL BE FREE CHAIR MASSAGES AND A RELAXATION BOOTH to help students relieve some stress, as well AS COOKING AND NUTRITION DEMONSTRATIONS )N ADDITION TO GAINING VALUABLE KNOWLedge about their health, students will have the opportunity to win prizes. In addition to door prizes, students will be given a bingo CARD AND IF THEY COLLECT SIGNATURES FROM AT LEAST FOUR OF THE DIFFERENT BOOTHS THEY COULD WIN ANYTHING FROM YOGA MATS TO GIFT CERTIFICATES

Health and safety inspections are now required by the Office of Residence Life to ensure health standards within residence hall rooms. Photo by Sean Burke h)T S AN INVASION OF PRIVACY v %LDRIDGE SAID During an inspection, an RA can only document what can be seen in plain sight, and THE DOOR OF THE ROOM BEING INSPECTED MUST remain open so anyone can see what the RA is doing. h-ANY UNIVERSITIES AROUND THE NATION DO HEALTH AND SAFETY INSPECTIONS ON A SET BASIS

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3KINNER ASKED FOR ME TO DO SOME RESEARCH 7E RESEARCHED WITH DIFFERENT UNIVERSITIES across the nation to hear about what they did AND HOW THEIR PROGRAMS WORK AND WE VE MODELED OURS USING A LOT OF THAT DATA v -ILLER SAID â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a new thing here at Southeast, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never HAPPENED BEFORE BUT ) M EXCITED TO SEE HOW IT ALL COMES TOGETHER AND HOPEFULLY IT S A POSITIVE EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS v

Hunger Run to put a spotlight on hunger in the Cape area SUSANNA LANDHOLT ARROW REPORTER

In 2014, more than 11,000 people in Cape Girardeau county, including 3,000 children, DIDN T KNOW WHERE THEIR NEXT MEAL WOULD COME FROM ACCORDING TO THE 3OUTHEAST -ISSOURI &OOD "ANK The Student Dietetic Association and Gamma Sigma Sigma will host The Hunger 2UN A K AND ONE MILE FUN RUN AND CANNED FOOD DRIVE TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE &)3( FOOD PANTRY AND "IRTHRIGHT 4HE GOAL OF THE RUN IS NOT ONLY TO COLLECT CANS OF FOOD AND MONEY BUT ALSO TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR THE ORGANIZATIONS IT SUPPORTS 4HE &)3( FOOD PANTRY IN #APE 'IRARDEAU WORKS TOGETHER WITH THE 3OUTHEAST -ISSOURI &OOD "ANK TO PROVIDE FOOD TO MORE THAN 3,500 people in need throughout the city, AND "IRTHRIGHT OF #APE 'IRARDEAU WORKS WITH new mothers to provide counseling services, as well as much-needed supplies, including BLANKETS AND CLOTHING !CCORDING TO *ESSIE "ECK PRESIDENT OF the Student Dietetic Association, the group HOLDS A CANNED FOOD DRIVE EVERY YEAR BUT FOR 2015, group members decided to try something new. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realize how many hungry people there are in the community and "IRTHRIGHT ISN T A VERY WELL KNOWN ORGANIZATION v "ECK SAID h7E DIDN T REALIZE THAT "IRTHRIGHT DIDN T HAVE NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT FOR THEIR women, so we really want to bring some ATTENTION AND SOME SUPPORT TO THEM v "ECK HOPES THAT BY CREATING THE RUN

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organizations and their causes. ,INA -AHR 'AMMA 3IGMA 3IGMA SERvice vice president, who helped to organize THE EVENT SAID THAT HUNGER OFTEN IS AN OVERLOOKED PROBLEM IN #APE 'IRARDEAU â&#x20AC;&#x153;The run helps to support healthy living in Cape Girardeau and puts a spotlight on HUNGER AND ON THESE GREAT ORGANIZATIONS v -AHR SAID 4HE RUN WILL BE HELD ON -ARCH AT #APAHA 0ARK 4HE RACE WILL START AT A M WITH registration beginning at 7 a.m. Pre-registration is already open to the community online, and those wishing to participate CAN SIGN UP AT RUNSIGNUP COM 2ACE -/ CapeGirardeau/TheHungerRun1. Runners who bring 10 canned goods will RECEIVE OFF OF THE REGISTRATION FEE !LL OF THE MONETARY DONATIONS AND ENTRY FEES COLLECTED FROM THE EVENT WILL GO TO "IRTHright to help provide nutritional support FOR THE MOTHERS AND THEIR BABIES AND OF THE ENTRY FEE WILL BE GIVEN TO THE .ATIONAL $AIRY #OUNCIL TO PROVIDE MILK FOR LOCAL FOOD BANKS 4HE RUN IS FREE TO STUDENTS WITH A VALID Southeast ID, but everyone is encouraged to bring a donation. 4HERE WILL ALSO BE A GUIDED FUN RUN FOR children 12 years and older during the event, so runners are encouraged to bring the WHOLE FAMILY AND ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE INVITED TO A RECEPTION AT "UFFALO7ILD7INGS FOLLOWing the event. 4HE RUN S SISTER EVENT 4HE (UNGER "ANquet, hosted by the Student Dietetic AssociATION WILL TAKE PLACE AT P M -ARCH IN THE University Center. The banquet will include A PRESENTATION ON GLOBAL FOOD INSECURITY AS WELL AS HUNGER IN SOUTHEAST -ISSOURI

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SPRING HEALTH FAIR AND LUAU The Spring Health Fair and Luau will be from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on March 11 in the University Center Lobby. Admission is free, and students are encouraged to attend to get advice on healthy living and making smart choices before spring break.+

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TECHNOLOGY center to be updated THE EDVOLUTION INITIATIVE BEGAN IN THE FALL, AND TECH RENOVATIONS WILL BE MADE IN SCULLY BUILDING THIS SUMMER

College of Education continues to grow with technology center renovations LOGAN YOUNG EDITOR

4HE #OLLEGE OF %DUCATION AT 3OUTHEAST -IS SOURI 3TATE 5NIVERSITY HAS BEEN UNDERGO ING SEVERAL TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGES THIS YEAR

FROM THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE %$VOLU TION PROGRAM TO A CONSIDERABLE UPGRADE OF THE )NSTRUCTIONAL 2ESOURCES AND 4ECHNOL OGY #ENTER IN 3CULLY "UILDING PLANNED FOR THIS SUMMER 4HE $EAN OF THE #OLLEGE OF %DUCATION $R $IANA 2OGERS !DKINSON SAID THE COLLEGE HAS BEEN TRANSITIONING THROUGH TWO PHASES 4HE FIRST PHASE IS THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE %$VOLUTION PROGRAM WHICH BEGAN IN !UGUST h4HAT IS HOW WE RE SYSTEMATICALLY INTEGRAT ING INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY INTO OUR CUR RICULUM FOR PREPARING OUR STUDENTS TO WORK WITH EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY v 2OGERS !DKIN SON SAID h4HAT INVOLVES INTEGRATING THE I0ADS THAT ALL EDUCATION MAJORS ARE NOW REQUIRED TO HAVE THROUGH EITHER LEASE OR PURCHASE AND THEN SYSTEMATICALLY TEACHING THEM HOW TO USE THOSE PIECES OF TECHNOLOGY BOTH APPS AS WELL AS JUST HOW TO UNDERSTAND WHEN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY IS RELEVANT IN YOUR DAILY TEACHING v 2OGERS !DKINSON ALSO MENTIONED THE hONE TO ONEv PROGRAM THAT IS BEING USED IN A NUM BER OF SCHOOL SYSTEMS AND IN HIGHER EDUCA TION !T 3OUTHEAST THE PROGRAM REQUIRES EVERY STUDENT TO HAVE HIS OR HER OWN I0AD TO FOLLOW ALONG WITH DAILY LEARNING EXERCISES IN THE FIRST PHASE OF THE %$VOLUTION INITIATIVE h4ECH FOR -E v h,EARNING TO BE AN EFFECTIVE USER OF UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY IS SOMETHING ;STU DENTS= STILL HAVE TO TEACH AND IF YOU DON T

EXPERIENCE THAT IT S HARDER TO COMMUNICATE THAT AS AN EDUCATOR 3O THERE S THAT @LEARNING BY DOING PHILOSOPHY v 2OGERS !DKINSON SAID 4HE SECOND PHASE OF THE %$VOLUTION PRO GRAM CALLED h4ECH FOR 5Sv AIMS TO SEE IF STU DENTS AND FACULTY ARE USING THE MOST EFFECTIVE TECHNOLOGY AT THE APPROPRIATE TIME h4HAT MEANS OUR FACULTY MODEL OUR FACULTY ARE ALSO LEARNERS AT THE SAME TIME FROM OUR STUDENTS WHEN THEY BRING NEW TECH IDEAS IN THAT THEY VE ALSO LEARNED ON THEIR OWN OR HAVE FROM EXPERIENCE v 2OGERS !DKINSON SAID 2OGERS !DKINSON SAID THE COLLEGE HAS WHAT IT CALLS h!PPY7EDNESDAYSv WHERE STUDENTS AND FACULTY CAN COME AT COMMON HOUR TO SHOW OFF ANY NEW HELPFUL I0AD APPS THEY FIND EFFECTIVE ! GRADUATE STUDENT IN THE COLLEGE ALSO FACILITATES EXTRA TRAINING SESSIONS FOR STU DENTS AND FACULTY IN CASE THEY WANT TO LEARN A PARTICULAR APP S FUNCTIONS BETTER 4HE FINAL PHASE OF THE %$VOLUTION INITIATIVE IS h4ECH FOR 4HEM v WHICH EDUCATES STUDENTS ON HOW TO TEACH IN THE FIELD WITH THE APPRO PRIATE TECHNOLOGY AND TO KNOW HOW AND WHEN THEY COULD AND SHOULD USE THAT TECHNOLOGY MOST EFFECTIVELY *ARRID 3NYDER A STUDENT SENATOR IN THE #OL LEGE OF %DUCATION AND MEMBER OF THE $EAN S !DVISORY "OARD SAID THE ALL AROUND EXPERI ENCE WITH THE %$VOLUTION INITIATIVE AT 3OUTH EAST HAS BEEN A UNITED AND SMOOTH TRANSITION h) REALLY THINK THERE S A STRONG IMPACT ON THE PROGRAM AND ) THINK IT S REALLY GOING TO STRENGTHEN HOW 3OUTHEAST GRADS LOOK ONCE THEY RE GOING INTO THE FIELD COMPARED TO A LOT OF THE OTHER UNIVERSITIES BECAUSE WE RE THE ONLY ONE THAT IS LIVE CURRENTLY WITH THE ONE TO ONE INITIATIVE AT THE HIGHER ED LEVEL v 3NYDER SAID h) THINK THAT S REALLY GOING TO BE HELPFUL

WITH A LOT OF EVEN JUST THE SURROUNDING DIS TRICTS IN THE AREA THAT ARE GOING ONE TO ONE AND HOW THAT S GOING TO PREPARE US TO BE BETTER EDUCATORS ONCE WE HIT THE CLASSROOM v 2OGERS !DKINSON SAID SHE HAS LOOKED CON SISTENTLY TO HER STUDENT ADVISORY BOARD FOR FEEDBACK ABOUT THE CHANGES IN THE COLLEGE h4HE STUDENTS ON MY ADVISORY BOARD WHEN THEY MEET WITH ME ARE REALLY IMPRESSED ONE AT SEEING FACULTY LEARN AND ) THINK AS FUTURE EDUCATORS THAT REALLY REINFORCES THE FACT THAT AS AN EDUCATOR YOU HAVE TO BE A CONTINUOUS LEARNER THAT OUR FIELD CHANGES CONSTANTLY AND THEY RE GETTING TO WATCH THE FACULTY MODEL THAT AND EXPERIENCE THAT v 2OGERS !DKINSON SAID h4HEY RE ALSO GETTING TO SOMETIMES BE IN THE TEACH MODE BECAUSE THEY MAY HAVE HAD MORE EXPERIENCE THAN SOME OF OUR SEASONED FACULTY 3O IT S EXCITING WATCHING THE STUDENTS LEAD AND ALSO JUST TO SEE THEIR RESPECT OF THE NEW THINGS THAT THEY SEE FACULTY BUILDING INTO THE CURRICULUM !ND ALSO SEEING THE VALUE FOR THEMSELVES AS A STUDENT v 4HE SECOND PHASE OF UPGRADING THE #OL LEGE OF %DUCATION IS THE CHANGES PLANNED FOR THE )NSTRUCTIONAL 2ESOURCES AND 4ECHNOLOGY #ENTER ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF 3CULLY "UILD ING DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS 4HE AREA WILL BE REPAINTED NEW CARPET WILL BE INSTALLED AND BIGGER PIECES OF EQUIPMENT LIKE FURNITURE WILL BE BROUGHT IN h7E ARE IN THE PROCESS OF COMPLETELY GUT TING AND RENOVATING OUR INSTRUCTIONAL TECH NOLOGY CENTER v 2OGERS !DKINSON h)T USED TO JUST PRIMARILY LOOK LIKE AN OLD COMPUTER LAB AND THERE ALSO USED TO BE SOME TEACH ING MATERIALS PEOPLE COULD CHECK OUT 7HEN ) CAME HERE THREE YEARS AGO MOST OF THEM WERE OUT OF DATE 3O MOST OF THAT WE GOT RID

OF BECAUSE PRETTY MUCH ONCE #OMMON #ORE WAS ADOPTED AROUND THE NATION MOST OF THOSE MATERIALS WERE NOT #OMMON #ORE ALIGNED OR STANDARDS BASED Â&#x2C6; BASED ON WHAT WE RE DOING IN SCHOOLS NOW THERE WASN T A REASON TO KEEP THEM v !CCORDING TO THE #OMMON #ORE 3TATE 3TAN DARDS WEBSITE THE #OMMON #ORE PROGRAM WAS LAUNCHED NATIONALLY IN TO HELP STU DENTS THROUGHOUT THE 5NITED 3TATES RECEIVE A CONSISTENT REAL WORLD LEARNING EXPERI ENCE THAT SHOULD ALLOW THEM TO GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL hPREPARED FOR COLLEGE CAREER AND LIFE v !DKINSON SAID SOME OF THE NEW FEATURES THAT WILL BECOME AVAILABLE IN THE COMPLETED LEARNING FACILITY ARE COMPUTER STATIONS FOR INDIVIDUAL WORK AND COLLABORATION STATIONS FOR SMALL GROUP SHARING AND PROJECTS h4HEY CAN BRING ANY DEVICE THEY HAVE

UPLOAD IT SHARE RIGHT UP ON THE SCREEN AND BE ABLE TO MERGE THEIR DOCUMENTS AND PUT THINGS TOGETHER AND COLLABORATIVELY WORK IN A MUCH EASIER WAY WHICH IS MORE LIKE WHAT S HAP PENING OUT IN THE REAL WORLD v 2OGERS !DKIN SON SAID #URRENTLY A COLLABORATION ROOM FOR STU DENTS TO PRACTICE LESSON PLANS THEY MAY HAVE ON THE 3MART"OARD OR !PPLE 46 IS AVAILABLE TO HELP MAKE THEM MORE COMFORTABLE WITH NEWER TECHNOLOGY h.ONE OF OUR STUDENTS HAVE AN EXCUSE IF THEY GO OUT INTO THE FIELD AND THEY DON T KNOW HOW TO USE THE TECHNOLOGY BECAUSE IT S ALL THERE FOR THEM TO PRACTICE ON AND THAT ROOM WILL HOLD UP TO EIGHT PEOPLE SO THEY CAN COME WITH FRIENDS AND TROUBLESHOOT TOGETHER v 2OG ERS !DKINSON SAID 2EAD THE FULL STORY ONLINE AT SOUTHEAST!R ROW COM

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SOUTHEAST alumna creates lasting legacy LESHAY MATHIS GRADUATED IN MAY 2014 AND HAS GONE ON TO BE AN ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR AT SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

Leshay Mathis transforms from Southeast student to university employee AMBER CASON ONLINE MANAGING EDITOR

,ESHAY -ATHIS MAY BE A NAME THAT STUDENTS HAVE HEARD AROUND VARIOUS PARTS OF CAMPUS Â&#x2C6; FROM 'REEK ,IFE TO THE $EPARTMENT OF 4HEATER AND $ANCE AND NOW TO THE /FFICE OF !DMISSIONS -ATHIS HAS BEEN MAKING HER MARK ON 3OUTHEAST -ISSOURI 3TATE 5NIVERSITY S CAMPUS SINCE HER TIME AS AN UNDERGRADUate student.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love being an admissions counselor because I get to talk to students about my Southeast experience and relate to them.â&#x20AC;? Leshay Mathis Now in her current role as an admissions COUNSELOR SHE IS HELPING TO RECRUIT THE NEXT GENERATION OF 2EDHAWKS WHO MAY LEAVE A LASTING IMPRESSION ON CAMPUS JUST AS SHE DID -ATHIS GRADUATED FROM 3OUTHEAST LAST -AY WHEN SHE RECEIVED DEGREES IN BOTH DANCE AND CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS -ATHIS DESCRIBED HER TIME AS A STUDENT AS ONE WITH EXCITING MEMORIES AND OPPORTUNITIES h) THINK ) WOULD DESCRIBE MY UNDERGRADUATE EXPERIENCE AS VERY EXCITING NEVER A DULL MOMENT 7HETHER IT WAS BEING IN ONE OF MY ORGANIZATIONS AND WORKING WITH THAT OR JUST BEING ABLE TO HANG OUT WITH MY FRIENDS DOING ALL OF THE DIFFERENT EVENTS WE GOT TO DO ON

CAMPUS v -ATHIS SAID h/VERALL IT WAS JUST A REALLY AWESOME UNDERGRADUATE EXPERIENCE v -ATHIS S UNDERGRADUATE TIME INCLUDED INVOLVEMENT IN VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS AND MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS 3HE WAS NAMED 3OUTHEAST S (OMECOMING7OMAN OF THE9EAR IN SHE WAS INVOLVED IN STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING %MERGING ,EADERS /MICRON $ELTA +APPA 3TUDENT 'OVERNMENT !SSOCIATION !LPHA #HI /MEGA &IRST9EAR ,EADERSHIP 0ROGRAM AND WAS A PART OF BRINGING THE ORGANIZATION 5NIVERSITY $ANCERS 5NITED TO CAMPUS 3HE ALSO GRADUATED WITH A GRADE POINT AVERAGE -ATHIS S DREAM WAS TO PURSUE A PROFESSIONAL CAREER IN DANCE AFTER GRADUATION HOWEVER AN INJURY ALTERED HER PLANS AND CAUSED HER TO LOOK TO 3OUTHEAST FOR A DIFFERENT opportunity. h) WAS PLANNING ON MOVING TO ,OS !NGELES AFTER ) GRADUATED BUT ) ENDED UP GETTING A KNEE INJURY AND ) WASN T SUPPOSED TO BE DANCING FOR SEVEN MONTHS v -ATHIS SAID h3O ) PUT THAT ON HOLD AND ) WAS ASKED TO COACH THE 3AXONY ,UTHERAN (IGH 3CHOOL DANCE TEAM

BUT ) KNEW ) WOULD NEED SOMETHING ELSE TO DO BECAUSE THAT WON T PAY THE BILLS )N THE INTERVIEW ) FELT THE OFFICE ;OF ADMISSIONS= WAS REALLY an environment I could thrive in.â&#x20AC;? -ATHIS BEGAN HER ROLE AS AN ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR IN THE FALL AND SAID THAT SHE HAS FOUND A PASSION FOR THE POSITION BY SHARING HER OWN 3OUTHEAST EXPERIENCE HER LOVE FOR HELPING FUTURE STUDENTS AND THE INTERESTING INTERACTIONS SHE HAS ON THE JOB h) LOVE BEING AN ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR BECAUSE ) GET TO TALK TO STUDENTS ABOUT MY 3OUTHEAST EXPERIENCE AND RELATE TO THEM v -ATHIS SAID h) LOVE BEING ABLE TO HELP THEM

Leshay Mathis graduated from Southeast in May 2014. She is now an admissions counselor for the university. Submitted photo FIND A MAJOR FIGURE OUT WHAT DORM THEY CAN LIVE IN OR FIND THE BEST PLACES TO EAT ON CAMPUS "EING ABLE TO HAVE THAT CONNECTION IS REALLY GREAT AND ALSO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE JUST REALLY FUNNY AND KIND OF GOOFY ) GOT ASKED TO PROM A COUPLE WEEKS AGO SO THEY RE ALWAYS DEFINITELY KEEPING ME ON MY TOES v )N ADDITION TO HER FULL TIME JOB AT 3OUTHEAST -ATHIS HAS TAKEN ON VARIOUS OTHER roles in the community and on campus. 3HE ACCEPTED THE JOB TO COACH THE 3AXONY ,UTHERAN DANCE TEAM SHE IS THE FACULTY ADVISER FOR !LPHA #HI /MEGA SHE IS COORDINATING A FIVE DAY DANCE CONVENTION CALLED 4HE !MERICAN #OLLEGE $ANCE !SSOCIATION AND SHE IS ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN HELPING WITH CHOREOGRAPHY AND MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS AT 3OUTHeastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s River Campus. h) WAS WEIRDLY OBSESSED WITH EVERYTHING ) DID ) ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE DANCE DEPARTMENT

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AND THE FAMILY YOU GET ENGULFED INTO BECAUSE OF THE CLASSES YOU TAKE AND THE SHOWS THAT YOU DO AND THE SAME WITH !LPHA #HI v -ATHIS SAID h7HAT KEEPS ME INSPIRED AND KEEPS ME GOING IS REMEMBERING THAT EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE GOING TO BE HARD TIMES ) CAN ALWAYS HELP THEM SEE THE NEXT GOOD THING THAT IS COMING

AND ) ALSO GET TO BE INVOLVED WITH THEM v 7HILE -ATHIS S ROLE HAS CHANGED SINCE HER time as a student, she said that she welcomes THE CHANGE AND IT HAS HELPED HER TO LOVE 3OUTHEAST EVEN MORE h/BVIOUSLY HAVING A JOB AND NOT BEING ABLE TO TAKE A NAP DURING THE DAY IS DEFINITELY DIFFERENT v -ATHIS SAID WITH A LAUGH h"UT ) THINK IT S A GOOD CHANGE AND IT S A NICE TRANSITION FROM GOING TO COLLEGE AND NOW BEING AT a place I already loved so much as a student AND NOW BEING ABLE TO LOVE IT JUST AS MUCH AS A GROWN UP v

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Hill Harper visits Southeast as Michael Davis Lecture speaker AMBER CASON ONLINE MANAGING EDITOR

Hill Harper insisted audience members move IN CLOSER AT THE BEGINNING OF HIS PRESENTATION â&#x20AC;&#x153;Come down, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be scared, we are going TO HAVE A CONVERSATION )F YOU GUYS COME down, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to come down,â&#x20AC;? Harper said AS HE JUMPED OFF THE STAGE AND WALKED THE AISLES OF THE AUDITORIUM h4HIS DISCUSSION IS THE MOST IMPORTANT DISCUSSION YOU WILL EVER HAVE IN YOUR LIFE UP UNTIL NOW THE REASON WHY IS BECAUSE IT IS WHAT S ACTUALLY HAPPENing now.â&#x20AC;? This is how Harperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s speech began, with a call to audience members to move closer to be more involved in the conversation he WANTED TO HAVE WITH THEM AS A PART OF THIS YEAR S -ICHAEL $AVIS ,ECTURE 4HE -ICHAEL $AVIS ,ECTURE WAS HELD ON Feb. 25 in the Academic Hall Auditorium to HONOR THE MEMORY OF 3OUTHEAST -ISSOURI 3TATE 5NIVERSITY STUDENT -ICHAEL $AVIS 4HE EVENT BRINGS INFLUENTIAL MEDIA PROFESSIONals and innovators to campus to share their KNOWLEDGE WITH STUDENTS AND THE COMMUNITY

LIKE THIS YEAR S GUEST (ARPER AN ACTOR PHILANthropist and best selling author, whose lecTURE FOCUSED ON INDIVIDUALS CREATING THE LIFE THEY DESIRE BY BEING WHAT HE CALLED THEIR OWN architect. Harper told the audience that no matTER THEIR AGE PATH IN LIFE YEAR IN SCHOOL OR THE GRADES THAT THEY GOT NONE OF IT MATTERED because it was in the past and he wanted THEM TO BEGIN TO FOCUS ON WHAT IS NEXT AND WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS (ARPER BEGAN HIS SPEECH BY DISCUSSING THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN IMPACT AND LEGACY AND how people need to learn to combine the two

in order to create success. h7HEN WE WALK OUT OF HERE AFTER OUR OR MINUTES WHAT S NEXT 7HAT TYPE OF IMPACT AND LEGACY DO WE WANT TO HAVE AS INDIVIDUALS AND AS A COLLECTIVE v (ARPER ASKED h4HE WORDS IMPACT AND LEGACY ARE VERY INTERESTING to me because impact is something that an INDIVIDUAL CAN HAVE IN A NUMBER OF WAYS AND LEGACY IS SOMETHING AN INDIVIDUAL CAN HAVE IN A NUMBER OF WAYS "UT UNLESS THEY ARE ACTUALLY LINKED THEY CAN BE SOMEWHAT DESTRUCTIVE v

â&#x20AC;&#x153;This discussion is the most important discussion you will ever have in your life up until now.â&#x20AC;? Hill Harper (E THEN SHARED AN EXAMPLE OF IMPACT BY discussing how violent actions have immediate impact but those actions leave no legACY AND THEN AN EXAMPLE OF LEGACY WITHOUT IMPACT THAT YOUNG MEN CREATE BY HAVING CHILdren but having no lasting impact on their CHILDREN WHEN THEY REMAIN ABSENT FROM THEIR lives. He said that the two need to be married IN ORDER TO MAKE CHANGES THAT WILL LAST MAKE AN IMPACT AND LEAVE A LEGACY Harper then called two audience members TO THE STAGE TO ACT HIS AS hEXPERTSv IN THE FIELD OF ARCHITECTURE AND PHYSICS 4HOSE TWO STUDENTS WERE *ULIAN 3ANDERS AND 0AUL 3PRINGER h&OR THE PURPOSES OF MY LECTURE THESE ARE MY TWO EXPERTS v (ARPER SAID h9OU MAY BE ASKING ME @(ILL WHAT DOES YOUR TALK HAVE TO DO WITH PHYSICS AND ARCHITECTURE AND HOW DOES THAT INVOLVE US CREATING A LIFE OF IMPACT

AND LEGACY 7ELL FIRST WE NEED THE FOUR COMPONENTS TO BEING THE ACTIVE ARCHITECTS OF OUR own lives.â&#x20AC;? (ARPER WITH THE HELP OF HIS STUDENT VOLunteers, began to discuss the steps an architect would need in order to build a structure, WHICH THEN REVEALED THE FOUR COMPONENTS START WITH A BLUEPRINT THAT LAYS OUT YOUR PLAN BUT KEEP MODIFYING IT CONSTANTLY CREATE A FOUNDATION FOR STABILITY WITH FAMILY FAITH AND EDUCATION BUILD A FRAME THAT WILL ALLOW YOU TO bend and mold to the environment around YOU AND CREATE A DOOR TO ENTER INTO AND TO KEEP OUT OTHERS WHO ARE HOLDING YOU BACK (ARPER SAID THAT IN ORDER FOR PEOPLE TO CREATE THE LIFE THEY WANT THEY NEED TO FOLLOW THESE FOUR STEPS AND THEY NEED TO BE CONTINUOUSLY CHANGING AND GROWING AS GOALS THEY HAVE FOR THEMSELVES GROW AS WELL (E SHARED AN EXAMPLE OF A FRIEND HE MADE DURING HIS TIME AT (ARVARD 5NIVERSITY WHO HE BELIEVED FOLLOWED THESE STEPS TO BECOME A SUCCESSFUL individual. h/N MY THIRD DAY OF CLASS AT (ARVARD ,AW ) WANTED TO BLOW OFF SOME STEAM SO ) WENT TO (EMENWAY 'YMNASIUM AND THE FUNNY THING ABOUT (ARVARD ,AW 3CHOOL IS THAT THE LIBRARY IS ALWAYS FULL BUT THE GYM IS ALWAYS EMPTY v (ARPER SAID h3O NO ONE WAS THERE SO ) DECIDED TO LEAVE AND IN WALKED THIS TALL SKINNY GUY WITH HIS SOCKS REALLY HIGH AND HIS SHORTS WERE A LITTLE SMALL AND HE LOOKED KIND OF WEIRD AND HE WAS DRESSED LIKE $R * OR ,ARRY "IRD v 4HIS FRIEND TURNED OUT TO BE FUTURE PRESIDENT OF THE 5NITED 3TATES "ARACK /BAMA 4HE two were in the same class but Obama was IN HIS S DURING HIS TIME AT (ARVARD (ARPER SAID THAT MANY PEOPLE WOULD NOT HAVE TAKEN THE STEP /BAMA DID TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL AFTER HE HAD ALREADY GAINED AN UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE FROM #OLUMBIA 5NIVERSITY AND

COMPLETED SEVEN YEARS OF COMMUNITY WORK IN Chicago. h) QUESTIONED HIM ABOUT WHY AFTER SEVEN YEARS WOULD YOU GO BACK TO SCHOOL "Y THE TIME YOU GRADUATE YOU WILL BE OVER WITH OVER IN STUDENT LOAN DEBT v (ARPER SAID h"UT HE REALIZED THAT EVEN THOUGH HE HAD A "! THE SIZE OF THE BLUEPRINT AND THE FOUNDATION HE BUILT FOR HIMSELF WAS NOT BIG ENOUGH TO FULFILL THE SIZE OF HIS HOPES AND HIS DREAMS 3O AT YEARS OLD HE HAD TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL (E MADE A CHOICE THAT MOST OF US WOULD TALK OURSELVES OUT OF v !T THE END OF THE DISCUSSION (ARPER ASKED THE TWO STUDENTS ON THE STAGE FOR THE FINAL COMPONENT OF THE FOUR STEP PLAN 3PRINGER answered with â&#x20AC;&#x153;doorâ&#x20AC;?. Harper then pulled out his wallet, sorted through the bills and then HANDED 3PRINGER MONEY h7HEN WE STEP OUT OF OUR COMFORT ZONE AND USE OUR BRAIN LIFE TENDS TO REWARD US v (ARPER SAID TO 3PRINGER h) DIDN T KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT AND ) STILL HAVEN T EVEN CHECKED TO SEE HOW MUCH IT WAS v 3PRINGER SAID AFTERWARD AS HE REACHED INTO HIS POCKET AND PULLED OUT THE BILLS (ARPER HAD HANDED HIM 3PRINGER A SOPHOMORE MAJORING IN MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISM SAID HE WAS NOT EXPECTING ANYTHING WHEN HE RAISED HIS HAND TO VOLUNTEER BUT PLANNED TO USE THE MONEY TO CELEBRATE A FRIEND S BIRTHDAY h) WASN T EXPECTING ANYTHING AND COINCIDENTALLY MY FRIEND S BIRTHDAY IS COMING UP AND SHE WANTED EVERYONE TO GO OUT TO DINNER and I can go now.â&#x20AC;? (ARPER S SPEECH CAME FULL CIRCLE WHEN HE GAVE 3PRINGER THE MONEY DEMONSTRATING THAT in one moment someone can impact a perSON S LIFE AND LEAVE AN IMPACT ON THEM AND HOW THEY LIVE

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*UNIOR "EN -ULHOLLAND HAS BEEN A PART OF THE 3TUDENT !CTIVITIES #OUNCIL AT 3OUTHEAST -IS SOURI 3TATE 5NIVERSITY SINCE SOON AFTER HE ENROLLED BY BECOMING A MEMBER WHEN HIS BROTHER 4REVOR -ULHOLLAND WAS PRESIDENT (E IS NOW THE PRESIDENT OF 3!# AND HAS BEEN FOR THE ENTIRE SCHOOL YEAR -ULHOLLAND IS MAJORING IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT AND IS ALSO THE PRESIDENT OF 4AU +APPA %PSILON A FRATERNITY THAT RETURNED THIS FALL AFTER A YEAR ABSENCE (E ALSO WORKS FOR THE 5NIVERSITY #ENTER AT THE )$ DESK AND ALSO HELPS OUT AT THE 3HOW -E #ENTER BY WORKING VARIOUS JOBS

What led you to become the president of SAC? ) M ACTUALLY A LEGACY ) WOULDN T SAY IT S TECHNI CALLY A LEGACY n MY BROTHER WENT HERE BEFORE ) DID AND HE STARTED OUT IN 3TUDENT !CTIVITIES #OUNCIL AS A GENERAL BODY MEMBER (E THEN BECAME AN EXEC MEMBER AND THEN WHEN ) GOT HERE WAS WHEN HE WAS PRESIDENT AND ) BECAME A GENERAL BODY MEMBER BECAUSE HE WAS IN IT ALREADY AND ) THOUGHT THAT S HOW YOU GET TO MEET PEOPLE 7ELL THE YEAR AFTER ) JOINED EXEC AND HE S ON EXEC AND THEN ) SAID h7ELL

IT DOESN T LOOK LIKE THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE THAT WANT TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT v AND ) THOUGHT THAT ) COULD DO THE JOB TO THE BEST ;ABILITY= AS ANY ONE ELSE 3O ) DECIDED THAT ) WAS GOING TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT SO ) WORKED MY WAY UP FROM GENERAL BODY TO COORDINATOR AND THEN TO PRESIDENT

What are your duties as the president for SAC? -Y JOB IS TO WORK WITH OUR ADVISER ;*OANNA 3HAVER= AND WITH OTHER PEOPLE AT THE UNI VERSITY TO MAKE SURE THAT OUR ORGANIZATION STAYS IN THE BEST HANDS POSSIBLE TO MAKE SURE THAT WE ARE STAYING STRONG AND WELL KNOWN THROUGH THE CAMPUS )F THAT S THROUGH PART NERING UP WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND DOING DIFFERENT FUNCTIONS BUT RIGHT NOW ) M WORKING WITH AN ORGANIZATION TO HELP OUT WITH %ARTH $AY WITH ONE OF THEIR PROJECTS THEY WANTED TO DO FOR %ARTH $AY AS WELL AS ) WORK WITH THE VICE PRESIDENTS TO MAKE SURE THAT THE COORDINATORS ARE ACCOMPLISHING THE TASKS SO THAT WE PUT ON THE BEST EVENTS POSSIBLE AND GET THE HIGHEST ATTENDANCE POSSIBLE

What leadership skills would you say it takes to be the president of an

organization like SAC? ! REAL ONE IS n THEY SAY YOU VE GOT TO BE A GOOD LEADER Â&#x2C6; YOU VE GOT TO HAVE THE ABILITY TO HAVE PEOPLE WHEN YOU SPEAK TO LISTEN -Y THING IS YOU DON T HAVE TO BE A GOOD LEADER TO BE THE PRESIDENT OF 3!# YOU VE GOT TO BE A GREAT FOL LOWER !ND THAT DOESN T MEAN YOU VE GOT TO DO WHATEVER PEOPLE SAY YOU HAVE TO UNDERSTAND WHAT OTHER PEOPLE NEED AND YOUR JOB IS TO HELP THEM 9OU RE NOT DOING STUFF FOR YOURSELF

YOU RE DOING STUFF FOR THEM SO REALLY THEY RE LEADING YOU )T MAKES YOU LOOK GOOD AT THE SAME TIME BECAUSE YOU ARE THE FACE OF THE ORGANIZATION

BUT YOU RE HELPING THEM TO BECOME A BETTER LEADER AND THAT S WHAT ) THINK IT REALLY TAKES )T TAKES A LOT OF BEING UNBIASED )T S KNOW ING THAT YES ) MAY WANT THIS EVENT TO HAP PEN FOR PERSONAL REASONS BECAUSE ) MAY LIKE THAT COMEDIAN BETTER THAN THE OTHER ONE BUT UNDERSTANDING THAT IF THE STUDENT BODY PICKS THAT PERSON TO COME TO THE CAMPUS YOU VE GOT TO HAVE JUST AS MUCH EXCITEMENT IF NOT MORE FOR THAT PERSON AS YOU DID FOR THE ONE YOU WANTED

What would you say you are most proud of when it comes to SAC? 4HIS YEAR ) AM MOST PROUD OF WHAT WE ARE BECOMING AS WITH RETENTION 5SUALLY IN THE SPRINGTIME OUR RETENTION FALLS OFF AND WE DROP IN OUR ORGANIZATION 3OMETIMES WE LL DEPLETE AROUND THIS TIME 3PRING "REAK S COMING UP AND PEOPLE START TO GET BUSY WITH MIDTERMS AND OUR ATTENDANCE GOES DOWN ;AT EVENTS= /UR ATTENDANCE HASN T GONE DOWN ;THIS YEAR=

IT HAS ACTUALLY STAYED THE SAME AND WE RE CON STANTLY GETTING NEW BODIES FLOWN IN 3O ) REALLY GIVE A LOT OF CREDIT TO OUR VICE PRESIDENT OF MEMBERSHIP #HARMAURA (EN DERSON WHO S BEEN WORKING WELL WITH PEO PLE BY HAVING WHAT WE CALL 3!# 3OCIALS 7E JUST HAVE ALL OF THE MEMBERS COME IN AND HANG OUT AND WE WILL PLAY GAMES AND WE LL GIVE THEM A SNACK 7E RE ALSO WORKING ON A BIG CONCERT RIGHT NOW AND IT HAS BEEN A COUPLE OF YEARS SINCE WE VE HAD A BIG CONCERT AT 3%-/ THAT S NOT THE USUAL COUNTRY OR OLD ROCK OR #HRISTIAN ROCK n THAT S USUALLY WHAT THE 3HOW -E #ENTER BRINGS 7E RE BRINGING A POP HIP HOP BAND FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A GOOD DECENT AMOUNT OF TIME AND ) THINK THAT S TAKEN A LOT OF WORK AND A LOT OF EXTRA STEPS /UR TEAM HAS BEEN WORKING ON IT AND WE VE BEEN DOING A LOT OF WORK FOR THAT ONE

What are some of the other challenges you

Ben Mulholland is a junior and the Student Activities Council president at Southeast Missouri State University. Photo by Sean Burke

are faced with by being the president of SAC?

0ERSONAL CHALLENGES THAT ) HAVE IS TIME ) AM VERY INVOLVED WITH THE CAMPUS AND ) M VERY INVOLVED OUTSIDE THROUGH WORK AND WITH FRIENDS AND WHAT NOT ) LIKE TO BE THE BEST AT EVERYTHING THAT ) PUT MYSELF TO SO IT HAS BEEN A CHALLENGE TO BE ABLE TO PUT ENOUGH TIME INTO 3!# WITHOUT TAKING TIME AWAY FROM OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND VICE VERSA ! CHALLENGE WE ;3!#= HAVE NOW IS THIS YEAR ) WAS THE ONLY RETURNER THAT DID A FULL YEAR LAST YEAR 7E HAD TWO OTHER PEOPLE WHO CAME BACK THAT STARTED HALFWAY THROUGH SEC OND SEMESTER LAST YEAR 3O ) M THE ONLY ONE ON THE EXEC BOARD THAT HAD PRIOR EXPERIENCE WITH A LOT OF KNOWLEDGE AND COORDINATING AND ALL OF THAT SO IT WAS A CHALLENGE TO GET THE GUYS UP TO PAR ON CONTRACTS AND THIS IS HOW YOU SHOULD BE SETTING UP EVENTS AND THIS IS HOW MANY VOLUNTEERS YOU HAVE 4HE COORDINATORS HAVE REALLY RESPONDED WELL AND THEY VE REALLY CAUGHT ON QUICK .OW THEY RE DOING THEIR OWN EVENTS AND IT S BASICALLY WHERE ) VE GOT TO SAY

h(EY HOW S IT LOOKING v 4HEY LL RAFFLE OFF WHAT THEY NEED TO DO AND IT JUST SOUNDS RIGHT AND OUR ATTENDANCE ;FOR EVENTS= SHOWS FOR IT

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) WOULD HAVE TO SAY MY BROTHER 4HROUGH THIS DAY IN AGE YOU VE GOT YOUR ROLE MODELS GROW ING UP BUT FROM THIS DAY IN AGE ) GUESS IT WOULD HAVE TO BE MY OLDER BROTHER FOR THE FACT THAT WHEN ) CAME TO CAMPUS ) HAD A GIRLFRIEND

AND A ROOMMATE AND THAT WAS IT !ND BECAUSE ) HAD MY BROTHER HERE AND BECAUSE HE FORCED ME TO COME OUT OF MY ROOM AND JOIN THE ORGANIZATION ) WOULDN T HAVE HAD THE ABILITY TO GET TO THE POSITION THAT ) AM AT WITHOUT HIM "EING THERE TO GUIDE ME ALONG THE WAY AND TO HAVE HIM BEING MY BROTHER SIT ME DOWN WHEN ) M DOING SOMETHING DUMB AND SAY h(EY YOU NEED TO FIX THIS OR YOU RE GOING TO END UP ON THE WRONG PATH v )T S REALLY GOOD THAT HE WAS THERE FOR ME AND IT S WEIRD BECAUSE HE STILL DOES IT BEHIND MY BACK (E S FRIENDS WITH THE ADVISER SO HE LL ALWAYS CALL HER ) THINK HE CALLS AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK AND HE ALWAYS CHECKS UP ON ME THROUGH HER SO SECRETLY HE S WATCHING OVER ME AND NOW ) HAVE MY TWIN SISTER THAT GOES HERE THAT LIVES WITH ME SO ) GUESS ) GET THE WHOLE FAMILY PROTECT ING ME

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7HILE WE FELT THAT ALL FOUR CANDIDATES WERE WORTHY OF A POSITION LIKE THIS $R "ENJAMIN /LA !KANDE WAS A STANDOUT AND SHOULD BE NAMED THE NEXT 3OUTHEAST -ISSOURI 3TATE 5NIVERSITY PRESIDENT IN THE OPINION OF THE !RROW EDITORIAL BOARD (E SHINED ABOVE AND BEYOND THE OTHER THREE CANDIDATES AND SHOWED THAT HE CARED DEEPLY ABOUT THE FUTURE OF 3OUTHEAST THROUGH HIS ENTHUSIASM AND PASSION #OMING FROM A STUDENT PERSPECTIVE DETERMINATION IN THE FACE OF OBSTACLES IS A VALUABLE AND IRREPLACEABLE COMPONENT OF LEADERSHIP !KANDE BEGAN HIS OPEN FORUM BY TELLING THOSE IN ATTENDANCE ABOUT HIS JOURNEY FROM GROWING UP IN .IGERIA TO STANDING BEFORE THEM TODAY (E TOLD OF MOMENTS IN HIS CHILDHOOD WHEN HE HAD ONLY CANDLELIGHT TO STUDY BY AT NIGHT )T S MOMENTS LIKE THIS THAT DEFINE A PERSON S CHARACTER FOR HIS ENTIRE LIFE AND IT TRANSLATES THROUGH HIS HUMBLE APPRECIATION FOR EDUCATION AND THE BENEFITS IT OFFERS $URING HIS VISIT !KANDE SPOKE ABOUT HIS IDEA OF TAKING 3OUTHEAST FROM hSUCCESS TO SIGNIFICANCE v7HILE THE OTHER CANDIDATES SHOWED THAT THEY COULD CONTINUE THE WORK OF $R +ENNETH 7 $OBBINS !KANDE LEFT THE IMPRESSION THAT HE WOULD PUSH STUDENTS FACULTY AND STAFF TO NEW HEIGHTS !KANDE SAID $OBBINS HAS DONE AN IMPRESSIVE JOB OF TAKING 3OUTHEAST ON A LONG AND SUCCESSFUL JOURNEY AND THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY NEEDS TO LEAD THE UNIVERSITY TO EVEN BIGGER SUCCESSES #ONSIDERING $OBBINS HAS DONE SO MANY THINGS FOR 3OUTHEAST DURING HIS YEARS AS PRESIDENT SUCH AS SPEARHEADING THE INITIATIVE TO HAVE THE 2IVER #AMPUS CONSTRUCTED HAVING MULTIPLE NEW RESIDENCE HALLS BUILT AND FACILITATING ACCREDITED PROGRAMS AROUND CAMPUS WE WANT A NEW PRESIDENT WHO IS JUST AS DETERMINED TO LEAVE AS BIG OF AN IMPACT PREFERABLY BIGGER DURING HIS time here. 4HE PRESIDENT IS THE VOICE OF THE UNIVERSITY 7ITHOUT A STRONG AND ELOQUENT VOICE THE BODY CANNOT SUCCEED !KANDE IS THAT VOICE 3INCE 3OUTHEAST WAS ESTABLISHED YEARS AGO IT HAS HAD JUST PRESIDENTS %ACH PRESIDENT HAS LEFT A LASTING IMPRESSION ON THE UNIVERSITY WHICH IS WHY THIS DECISION SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN LIGHTLY BY STUDENTS FACULTY STAFF AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY 7E WANT !KANDE TO BE OUR NEXT PRESIDENT AT 3OUTHEAST BECAUSE WE BELIEVE HE WOULD BE ABLE TO LEAVE A LEGACY OF SUCCESS !.$ SIGNIFICANCE The Arrow editorial board is made up of Logan Young, Jay Forness, Zarah Laurence, Nick McNeal and Amber Cason. This editorial reflects the joint opinion of editors who attended open forums hosted by all four presidential finalists.

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