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Pickler Library 
Archives 
Truman State University

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Student Life
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People
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Academics
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Organizations
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Sports
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Mini Mag
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Index/Ads
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Echo Yearbook 
Volume 103 
Truman State University 
100 East Normal 
Kirksville, MO 63501 
June 2003-May 2004 
Enrollment 5,712

Expanded by the use of detail... Expanded by the use of
AMPLIFIED
written written word... Expanded by closer analysis

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College memories were hard to forget. They swelled inside students' minds and never seemed to 
deflate. Details appeared to last forever, yet eventually they diminished, and all that was left was an 
embellished account of the actual event.

As time passed, students dismissed the sunken

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garden's spring beauty, forgot Pickler Memorial Library's familiar scent and ignored the bell tower's 
clear rings. Students forgot about graduation requirements, the fight for yellow cards, the lack of 
parking spaces and the newspaper's top headlines. Long hours spent studying and researching for 
papers vanished with time. Students forgot the basketball team's record, the swim team's glory and 
the hype of the school bands. They would occasionally contact a few of their favorite professors

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and close peers, but some faces became strangers once again. Yet, the grand celebration after the 
big game, the prideful walk across the stage at graduation and the all-night festivities with best 
friends were memories that lasted forever.

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The future, however, did not necessarily play out this way. College life and all its fine points were 
indeed preserved. The fading details were magnified. Truman State University students 
remembered the fixed weathervane on Kirk Memorial Building, noted the sternness on Joseph 
Baldwin's face and appreciated the chubby squirrels as they scampered over brick sidewalks. With 
the 2003-2004 edition of the Echo Yearbook, those memories did not fade -- instead, the moments 
remained amplified.

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Truman State University's campus looked simple from a distance. The Student Recreation Center 
stood solid in the shadows of the trees, and Stokes Stadium sat in the shallow depth of its chain-link 
fencing.

Close up, students would remember the late-night trips to Wal-Mart or the Sunday afternoons when 
fans gathered in the lounges to watch their favorite sports teams. Students would remember the 
crowded court sidelines as intramural teams competed for volleyball and ping-pong championships 
or the whispered conversations about the previous night's bar hopping.

Inside jokes and memories were the details that amplified student life at the University. Buildings 
like Baldwin Hall appeared no different from other buildings, but on the inside, stories waited to be 
told and would only be revealed through detailed accounts of student life.

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thin is in

By Sara Anderson 
Contributing Writer

In a society obsessed with body image, it was no surprise when new programs aimed toward 
dieting, such as the Atkins and South Beach diets, popped up in the public eye. As a result, millions 
tested and experimented -- with noticeable results guaranteed. People hoped to become what 
society had labeled as "beautiful."

"The women of our society have so many pressures on them to be beautiful," senior Carrie 
Haberstroh said. "It's no wonder why we all try all these crazy diets."

Numerous dieting methods were on the market in 2003-2004. Adults, along with high school 
students, started experimenting with dieting trends, as the weight of the average female 
supermodel dropped, and men faced changing trends toward six-pack abs and toned muscles.

One dieting method, Weight Watchers, was a system that existed before the diet craze began. 
According to weightwatchers.com, the system focused on Flex Points, which individuals determined 
by calculating their current weight and target weight. Each food item had a specific point value, and 
each person used a certain amount of points per day. Weight Watchers guaranteed dieters to lose 
two pounds per week -- as long as they followed the points system.

A newer diet to hit the market was the Atkins Nutritional Approach. Robert Atkins, a medical doctor, 
presented the public with a new approach to weight loss in his book, "Dr. Atkin's New Diet 
Revolution." Atkins based his diet on reducing carbohydrate consumption to only 20 grams per day. 
Atkins guaranteed weight loss and claimed his plan would help prevent diseases such as diabetes 
and hypertension.

Another weight loss method was the South Beach Diet. This diet focused on a three-phase plan. 
According to the South Beach Web site, dieters had to completely cut carbohydrates such as sugars, 
fruit and alcohol from their diet during the first phase. The second phase allowed dieters to 
reintroduce one of their favorite dishes that they had cut from the first two weeks. Dieters remained 
at this stage until they reached their target weight. Finally, the third stage helped dieters maintain 
their ideal weight.

These dieting methods seemed to be great when first introduced, and they appeared to be the 
answer people were looking for to solve their weight problems. Some students at Truman State 
University, though, disagreed. They thought that dieting was not always the answer to losing weight.

"Sure, diets sound like simple plans," Haberstroh said. "You follow them and get your guaranteed 
results. But, that's not always the case."

Haberstroh also said it was hard to worry about what exactly she ate, especially when she was 
preoccupied with school. Junior Marina Burton agreed.

"It's hard to balance work, school and all of your commitments without worrying about what, when 
and how much you eat," Burton said. "It just adds more unneeded stress to people's lives and sets 
them up for a letdown."

Burton found different ways to maintain her health. 

"I try to work out at least five times a week because it's hard to eat healthy all the time," Burton 
said. "When you're running around between school and work and everything else you have going 
on, sometimes all you have time for is fast food."

Mary Lou Cole, instructor in health and exercise science, said it was hard for students to fit healthy 
meals into their schedules.

"Students don't always have the time to eat healthy," Cole said. "But, it's important to stay away 
from foods that are high in fat."

Cole also said students should try to follow the food pyramid as often as possible because it was 
dangerous to cut out necessary vitamins and minerals if they tried a specific diet.

"[Vitamins and minerals] give you energy whether you realize it or not," Cole said. "And omitting 
them from your diet is not only unhealthy to students who need these for growing bodies but to 
adults who do not realize how the loss of these minerals and vitamins affect their bodies."

The stigma of the perfect body hung over individuals' heads in 2003 and affected many people. 
However, not everyone bought into the promise of a miracle diet.

"Regular exercise and a good amount of fruits and vegetables beat every diet plan," Cole said.

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healthy eating

magical eight Doctors in 2003-2004 recommended drinking eight, eight-ounce glasses of water per 
day.

go fish Experts believed that having two to three weekly servings of omega-3-rich fish, such as 
salmon and tuna, improved health because the fatty acids benefitted the heart.

carbo load Experts believed that daily calories should consist of 55 percent carbohydrates, 30 
percent fat and 15 percent protein. High-protein diets resulted in loss of calcium, and high-fat diets 
resulted in poor heart health.

yummy Junk food was a slang term for foods with limited nutritional values, including foods that 
were low in nutritional content and high in salt, sugar, fat and calories.

Information obtained from www.dietitian.com and Self Magazine

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fans brave local battle

By Dominick Scalise 
Contributing Writer

It caused dissension between the most agreeable of roommates and created arguments both during 
and outside of class. This division so sharply split the campus community that proponents of either 
side dared skipping class to sit with their eyes frozen to a television screen, supporting their revered 
cause.

The separation came down to one simple question: Which Missouri metropolis was home to the 
best sports teams? St. Louis and Kansas City fans had feuded for decades over which side of the 
state deserved to become Missouri's sports capital. Baseball and football created the most devoted 
followers.

Truman State University students came from both sides of the state, setting up a playground for 
debate on this highly controversial subject. St. Louis Rams fans might have possessed a slight 
advantage over Kansas City Chiefs enthusiasts in the past, but a slight shift in each team's success 
occurred during the 2003 football season. Senior Angela Suppasansathorn supported the Royals and 
Chiefs throughout the year and had done so for as long as she could remember. She believed that 
Kansas City fans held the advantage over St. Louis supporters.

"We're not fair-weather fans," Suppasansathorn said. "I went to games when [the Chiefs] never 
even won. Even in those games, I always believed they had a chance."

Suppasansathorn was not the only Kansas City sports fanatic. Junior Becky Gall had stuck with the 
Royals since experiencing her first live game in elementary school.

"I grew up in Kansas City," Gall said. "We watched every [Royals] game, and for the home games 
we'd go after the seventh inning and get in free to see the end."

Gall had a difficult time seeing all the Royals games while school was in session, but because the 
Chiefs played only once a week, she never missed their games.

"I watch the Chiefs religiously," Gall said. "Since we don't have cable, I usually go to a friend's house 
or to a sports bar if I'm able to."

Though Gall and Suppasansathorn rooted for their struggling Royals, most Cardinal fans ended the 
season with a smile because their team had compiled more wins.

Some University students, though, supported the St. Louis Cardinals in a unique way.

ABOVE: Senior Katie Funk, junior Erin Davlin and senior Sandy Montgomery cheer for the St. Louis 
Rams after a score. The Rams ended its season with a loss to the Carolina Panthers in playoffs.

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"I have this foam hat that I bought at a Cards' game," senior Chris Slaten said. "It's the head of a 
giant cardinal. So when I put it on, I look like a cardinal. Sometimes I even wear it when I watch close 
games at home."

Slaten said he noticed a difference between the Royals and the Cardinals.

"Clearly the Cardinals are the best team in the area," Slaten said. "They have been to the World 
Series nine times. The Royals have only been once."

Kansas City fans, however, might say that although the Royals had only played in and won one 
World Series, they still showed superiority to the Cardinals. The 1985 Series was the last time either 
team had been in a Series, and the Royals emerged victorious.

"Even though the Cardinals lost that Series almost 20 years ago, you can't say they haven't proved 
themselves to be the better team in the state," Slaten said.

Slaten also said the St. Louis Rams have had an advantage over the Kansas City Chiefs prior to 2003.

"Considering that the Rams played in two Super Bowls in the past five years, and the Chiefs haven't, 
I'd say that the Rams have a pretty clear advantage," Slaten said.

Both Kansas City and St. Louis fans sometimes let their devotion affect school work.

"I skipped a full day of class last year to see the Cardinals," Slaten said. "I try and go to somewhere 
between 10 and 20 games a year."

Likewise, Suppasansathorn said she had missed classes to see the Chiefs.

"I had a Monday class my sophomore year that I skipped twice because I went to see the Chiefs 
Sunday night and got back late," Suppasansathorn said. "I slept in the next morning because of the 
drive."

Both Kansas City and St. Louis fans had no regrets for any of their actions.

"I don't care because I'd do anything for my team," Slaten said. "That includes wearing the head of a 
cardinal."

"We're not fair-weather fans."
-senior Angela Suppasansathorn, Royals/Chiefs fan

"I'd do anything for my team. That includes wearing the head of a cardinal."
-senior Chris Slaten, Cardinals/Rams fan

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ABOVE: Students in Kansas City, Mo., ascend the escalator at Kauffman Stadium to watch a Kansas 
City Royals game. The Royals had a turn-around season in 2003 by boasting a winning record.

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free gift with purchase
By Russel Disbro 
Contributing Writer

Most universities provided some variety of free services for students. Truman State University was 
no different. Students were able to use many University resources that ranged from health care to 
entertainment.

Campus services occasionally set fees for some of the resources provided, but students could usually 
access them for free. David Rector, institutional research and budgets director, said state funding 
and money taken from tuition provided some of the cost. Rector also said that about 53 percent of 
the centers' funding came from state lump-sum funds, and the other 47 percent came from various 
fees students paid as part of tuition.

"These are pretty typical services that a college of our type has," Rector said.

He also said these services were necessary for the well-being of both the student body and the 
community.

The Student Health Center typically received about 2,500 visits each semester. Health Center 
director Brenda Higgins said the appointment calendar was completely full each week. Students 
could make appointments, or they could walk in Monday and Friday mornings. The health center 
charged for some services, such as voluntary physicals and various types of lab work, but only to 
cover the health center's cost of supplies and testing. Visits for illness-related reasons were always 
free, and the center did not have a limit on the number of free visits per student.

"Our main focus is to get sick students back in the classroom so that they can be successful in the 
classroom," Higgins said.

Senior Danielle Gant went to the health center for a military science physical and received the 
service for free.

"I went during the cold season, so I had to wait, but the service was good," Gant said.

University Counseling Services provided one-on-one counseling sessions to students for things like 
depression, loneliness, anxiety, anger management and group counseling. All services at the 
counseling center were free except for some of the psychological assessment testing. Students were 
encouraged to limit their use of the counseling center to 10 sessions, but the counseling services 
staff was more than willing to expand that number if necessary.

"[Students] need the support to succeed academically," said Joe Hamilton, counseling center 
assistant director. "Helping the mental heath of the students helps the community in general."

The University Career Center was another source of free and low-cost on-campus services. This 
facility offered information on internship and graduate school opportunities, helped arrange job 
interviews, had online recruiting services and also offered various self-assessment tests for students 
looking to find a career path.

Senior Katie Ramatowski took an aptitude test at the career center and was able to gain valuable 
information about her future.

"They helped me decide my career path," Ramatowski said. "They're pretty nice there."

The University also provided a number of other services at no cost to students. The Student 
Recreation Center offered students a location to exercise with free weights, weight machines and 
cardiovascular equipment. It also housed a variety of sports complexes. The Student Activities 
Board, on the other hand, provided entertainment at little or no charge to students by bringing 
concerts, movies and comedians to campus.

The Kohlenberg Lyceum series was another source of entertainment and culture. It brought the 
Polish Philharmonic Orchestra, the Trinity Academy of Irish Dance and a production of the Pirates of 
Penzanceacts in 2003-2004. All Lyceum events were free with student identification cards.

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LEFT: Sophomore Ryan Tichenor calls out a number at the Student Activities Board Bingo Night. SAB 
often provided free activities on campus, but students paid a $28 fee each semester to cover a 
portion of the costs.

BELOW: Eliptical machines stand ready for student or faculty use. The University provided free and 
unlimited use of the Student Recreational Center to all students.
Photo by Beth Spinney

Services Rec. Center Health Center
How many at a time? Over 1,000 students used the rec. center per day.	About 2,500 people used 
the Health Center per semester
What did it cost for others?	Community members paid $850 per semester to use the rec. center
Other health clinics charged up to $100 per visit
When was it busy?	The rec. center was busiest from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays	The health 
center was busiest Monday and Friday mornings.

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permission to park
By Seth Gamble 
Staff Writer

It is five minutes before class starts. You are driving around in search of a parking spot but only find 
a sea of cars. This was a common experience for many Truman State University students who 
brought their vehicles to school.

"There are not enough spaces, and the spaces are positioned poorly," sophomore Amy Olson said.

Most students only knew about the year-long parking passes that the Department of Public Safety 
offered at the beginning of the year. However, the DPS also offered a free, two-week parking permit 
called a temporary vehicle permit. The DPS offered residents three temporary permits per year and 
offered nonresident commuters one per year.

"The permits could be used if their vehicle is being repaired or is out of service," DPS director Tom 
Johnson said.

Any student could also purchase an additional five-week, temporary pass for $5. Students with 
temporary parking permits could park in either the resident or commuter lots depending on the 
student's status.

"They can be used anywhere, so [they] are definitely used to their full advantage," said senior Keith 
Cronin, DPS ticket writer.

This temporary parking permit could be used many ways.

"If a student chose to bring their vehicle back after Thanksgiving, the seven-week parking pass 
should bring them around until Christmas," Johnson said.

Therefore, students could leave their vehicles at home until Thanksgiving and only pay $5 for the 
seven weeks as opposed to $50 for a commuter or residential parking permit.

Although some University students took advantage of the temporary parking permits, many others 
were unaware that an option existed. Olson said DPS did not advertise the parking permits well 
because she could have used one when she went to the Dominican Republic for a semester.

"I could have used them for their convenience or for friends and [family that came to visit," Olson 
said.

Students [with regular permits, though, were limited to the lots designated for student use. When 
these lots became full, students had to find more creative ways to guarantee [a parking spot. Cronin 
said he once discovered nine cars parked on the grass in front of Ryle Hall. One of the best ideas was 
to stake out a spot early.

"I would shave to find a good parking spot over the weekend and then not move the car all week," 
Olson said.

The highly-useful temporary parking permits often were not used to their full advantage. However, 
these permits had potential to become a huge success among University students as more became 
aware of the option.

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Photo by Chelsey Ilten

Parking Total Spaces A Break Down
Lots for the Spots The University provided 30 parking lots on campus. The University had 14 lots for 
residents and 11 for faculty.
Sales vs. the Space Residential living offered 951 parking spaces for students. The University sold 
1,600 parking permits in 2003-2004
Looking at the Numbers	The University offered 2,718 parking spaces on campus. Residents had 951 
spaces, and faculty had 709 spaces

LEFT: Senior Keith Cronin places a ticket on an illegally parked car. The Department of Public Safety 
wrote about 100 parking-violations tickets each week.

BELOW: Rows of cars fill one of the commuter parking lots. The University provided 10 lots for 
faculty and commuter students to share.  The university also reserved one lot specifically for 
commuters and 11 lots specifically for faculty.

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take notice
By Lauren Jackson
Contributing Writer

Some students headed to the Take Five Gamesroom for its video games, while others chose to take 
a break from classes with a game of pool. The Gamesroom offered more events to students in 2003 
after a management change.

Senior manager Amanda Jacobsen and senior event coordinator Danny Witzofsky wanted to bring 
more diverse events and activities to appeal to an array of Truman State University students. They 
also decided to keep the events that had worked well in the past, such as pool and pingpong 
tournaments.

The Student Union Building managers had considered shutting the Gamesroom down and using the 
space for something else due to a lack of student interest. Neither Jacobsen nor Witzofsky wanted 
the Gamesroom to close, so they worked hard to bring the place back to life with new and improved 
events and activities.

The Gamesroom offered board games like Scrabble, Twister, Scattergories and Monopoly in 2003-
2004. Students could check the games out during gamesroom hours, but they had to remain in the 
room.

"We went out and bought a whole bunch of new board games, and we offer those everyday," 
Jacobsen said.

The Gamesroom also offered board game festivals once a month. The first festival was in early 
September 2003, attracting about 75 people.

A Back to School Bash also occurred in late September in the SUB Down Under and included a 
showing of "The Breakfast Club" and a dance. The turnout was not as high as Jacobsen and 
Witzofsky had hoped, but Jacobsen said the people in attendance enjoyed themselves.

The Gamesroom signed an advertising contract with the Index after the Back to School Bash to try to 
increase awareness and attendance.

Jacobsen and Witzofsky also added the Tuesday Night Acoustic Series in 2003. A total of three acts 
played throughout the school year. Easily Amused traveled all the way from Canada to play in the 
Down Under on Oct. 28, 2003.

Jacobsen and Witzofsky started planning events for 2004 in fall 2003. They hoped to create a local 
band

ABOVE: Seniors Tony Mathews and Amanda Jacobsen decorate a Christmas tree for the Take Five 
Gamesroom. Students could enjoy a full hour of pool in the Gamesroom for $3.

Photo by Kim Dickinson

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contest and a coffeehouse.

"We've also talked about doing some poetry readings or art displays," Witzofsky said.

In addition, they planned other game tournaments like chess and Scrabble.

"We also wanted to bring in games that you couldn't play on your computer," Jacobsen said.

The Gamesroom wanted to expand its video game selection as well. Jacobsen said virtual reality 
games were popular and were one type of video game they wanted to bring.

"We did a survey of students on campus to see what games they wanted -- [virtual won]" Witzofsky 
said.

They received good feedback from the survey by offering candy to students who participated.

The disc jockey booth also received a variety of new compact discs, so people had a wider 
arrangement of music to listen to while they enjoyed Gamesroom activities.

"The selection before was pretty poor," Jacobsen said. "We bought all kinds of new CDs with 
different genres."

Another change allowed the Gamesroom to be rented out in 2003, something that had not been 
tried before. Organizations could rent out just the pool tables or the entire room for the night. The 
rental of the entire room included unlimited pool, but students had to pay for videogames 
separately.

Junior David Johnson had been a regular in the Gamesroom since his freshman year. The pool tables 
initially attracted him, and he later became a member of the pool league. After paying a flat fee for a 
semester, a pool league member could play up to five hours each week.

"I play enough pool per semester to make it worthwhile to become a member," Johnson said.

Since the Gamesroom became more diverse with various activities, the amount of people that 
visited grew quickly.

"Not everyone likes playing videogames and pool," Witzofsky said. "Now, there is something for 
everyone."

Photo by Ashley Hanson

ABOVE: Easily Amused, sponsored by the Take Five Gamesroom, brings music to the SUB Down 
Under on Oct. 28, 2003. The Gamesroom offered pool, pingpong, air hockey tables and 12 video 
games.

"Not everyone likes playing videogames and pool. Now there is something for everyone." -Senior 
Danny Witzofsky, Take Five Gamesroom event coordinator

"We went out and bought a whole bunch of new board games, and we offer those everyday." -
Senior Amanda Jacobsen, Take Five Gamesroom manager

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the love line
By Karen Schwartztrauber 
Staff Writer

When it came to life's little problems Truman State University students experienced everything 
from homework overloads to coping with their roommates' laundry habits. College life was full of 
intellectual and social problems. Many of these problems were solved, thanks to the Student 
Activities Board, when Dr. Drew traveled to the University on Sept. 25, 2003, to speak to students 
about their questions.

Drew was an expert in social behavior, including areas such as drinking, sexuality and dating 
experiences. He was best known for his advice on MTV's hit show Love Line. The show had 
teenagers and college students phone in to ask advice about their love lives. Students had the 
opportunity to talk face-to-face with Drew and ask questions when he visited the University.

"It was mostly about topics that have been pounded into teenagers' minds over and over again," 
sophomore Leah Young said. "His presentation and style, however, was often more amusing than 
the topics themselves."

Drew started the night by telling his audience the story of how he first became interested in college 
students' needs. He talked of his life in Pasadena, Calif., where he first debuted on a late-night radio 
show. Drew said he did not think he was interested at the time when he was asked to go on the air 
and talk about sexually transmitted infections. His thoughts changed, however, once he started 
listening to the questions students were asking.

"All I had was this powerful instinct that something good was happening," Drew said. "I realized how 
much I enjoyed talking to young people."

Drew addressed topics in a talk show manner during his night at the University, and the audience 
members chose what they wanted to discuss. Topics such as reasons why men and women cheat on 
their significant others, what causes pressure and anxiety in a relationship, and how women and 
men react to each other while dating were discussed among members of an active audience. The 
audience was willing to talk about difficult questions.

"I liked Dr. Drew because he made what would normally be locker-room talk into something a lot 
more academic," sophomore Ashley Phillips said.

Many other students shared Phillip's opinion. Most audience members were comfortable 
throughout Drew's talk, no matter what directions the discussion took. Many topics revolved around 
everyday problems, which made it easy for University students to engage in the discussions.

"Dr. Drew was really funny and easy-going," junior Nick Kremer said. "I really liked the message he 
sent."

The message that Drew emphasized throughout the night dealt with how individuals make 
decisions. He explained why people make decisions they do not really mean and why it was best to 
try to keep life real. It was important for students to realize that they must deal with their sexual 
and dating issues in a responsible manner and keep their eyes open to the truth of each situation.

"Not enough is made of listening to one's instincts," Drew said. "Culture tends to pull a person in 
different ways. It is most important to not be afraid of reality and instead trust your instincts."

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ABOVE: Dr. Drew hands out autographs for students filing out of Baldiwin Auditorium. Drew was the 
host of MTV's Love Line, where he spoke about issues young adults faced.

Photo by Katie Simmonds

Photo by Katie Simmonds

Photo by Katie Simmonds

ABOVE: Copies of Dr. Drew's works attract University students. Dr. Drew's book was a literary guide 
for dealing with life experiences based upon his ideas.

LEFT: Dr. Drew spoke to the crowd in Baldwin Auditorium during a question-and-answer session 
about real-life experiences with University students. Drew began advising young adults for the Love 
Line on a small radio talk show after his college graduation.

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roommate roulette
By Amy Deis 
Staff Writer

Freshmen found the first year of college to be a learning experience. One difficult task they dealt 
with was learning to live with someone around the clock.

The staff at the Residential Living Office spent three to four days in May working to match freshmen 
as roommates. John Mounsey of Residential Living, along with his staff, worked by hand to match 
complete strangers.

"It's pretty complicated," Mounsey said. "No computer could actually do it easily."

Interested students sent in housing cards to Truman State University, and the Admissions staff 
stamped on the date the card was received and filed all cards according to that date.

The Admissions staff sent the cards to Residential Living in early May to begin the roommate 
matching process. The staff matched reciprocated roommate requests and then sorted cards by 
gender and first hall preference. They painstakingly reviewed the indicators on the cards of 
"neat/tidy person" and "morning or night person."

"I think those are good tools to base decisions off of," said Kevin Bollinger, residential living staff.

The staff maintained the date-of-receipt card while deciding on which hall to place students. Those 
with the earliest date were most likely to receive their first preference. When a hall became full, the 
staff still observed the date of receipt for a student's second hall preference. For instance, a student 
with an earlier date of receipt received their second hall preference before a student with a later 
date received their first preference.

Students who turned their cards in late sometimes lucked out on room placement.

"The reality of it is the people who get their cards in late sometimes are very lucky and sometimes 
they don't get their choices," Mounsey said. "Sometimes rooms will become open in the course of 
placement so the people who [turn] them in really late end up with their first choice. We can't go 
through and re-do all the assignments."

Although the staff had few indicators of personality to go by, it had excellent placement results 
during the fall 2003 semester.

"We had 142 people change [rooms], which is not that uncommon," Bollinger said. "It's at the 
semester break that we have the high change. Ironically, a lot of these changes are upperclassmen 
as much as first years, too."

Freshmen Shaina Bauman and Lisa Hanson did not know each other before coming to the University. 
They became friends quickly, however, and decided to room together the following year.

"The [main interest] with us is that we're both Christian," Hanson said. "We can both handle 
differences in each other, and we're able to accept we're different people."

Though the match with Hanson and Bauman worked, Bauman said a change in some of the content 
on the housing contracts could make the system work better.

"I filled out other housing contracts, and they had a more detailed survey," Bauman said.

Freshmen Cindy Thomas and Alexandra Luedke did not adjust to the other's personality as well as 
Bauman and Hanson did. Neither thought the University's system was as efficent as it could be.

"I did check that I was loud, and she doesn't like noise," Thomas said. "I played music loud, and she 
didn't like that."

Luedke suggested the staff ask different questions on the housing contract.

"I think they should take into consideration personality traits," Luedke said.

Thomas and Luedke went through mediation to discuss their differences, but Luedke decided to 
move out at the end of the semester.

Mounsey believed the success of roommates who got along was not because his staff chose well but 
because students were able to form and maintain relationships.

"The reality of it is we can do our best to match people, but it's all about relationships and 
developing those interpersonal skills," Mounsey said. "We see it as a developmental opportunity for 
them."

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LEFT: Freshmen Caroline St. John and Krista Ramage flip through a magazine together. The 
University paired St. John and Ramage to be roommates in Missouri Hall.

BELOW: Freshmen roommates Krista Ramage and Caroline St. John play cards on their makeshift 
table. St. John was from St. Louis, while Ramage came from Kansas City, Mo.

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ABOVE: Senior Jeff Blankenship picks up the latest issue of the "St. Louis Post Dispatch." Student 
Senate encouraged students to place newspapers back on the racks after they were finished 
reading.

ABOVE: Free copies of three major newspapers were available in spring 2004. The availability of 
these papers increased students' access to politics, stock quotes and cartoons.

RIGHT: Senior Jason Weber sorts through a paper in the Violette Hall commons. The newspapers 
were restocked daily at 10 locations on campus until leftovers remained.

photo by loretta palmer

photo illustration by beth spinney, photo by loretta palmer

photo by loretta palmer

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new newspapers
By Reena Karan 
Assistant Copy Editor

In an effort to keep students and staff members more informed, Student Senate implemented a 
new service allowing anyone to pick up a free daily issue of the "New York Times," the "St. Louis 
Post-Dispatch" or the "USA Today" on campus. The program began on a trial basis for the spring 
2004 semester.

"We were approached by the USA Today on whether we wanted a one-month free trial," said 
sophomore Laura Keck, student senate member. "We talked it over with them, and with faculty and 
staff, to see if we wanted to go ahead with the one-month free trial."

Student Senate decided to implement the program in February. It picked up the subscription 
expenses after the first month for the remainder of the semester. Members chose two other 
newspapers to provide along with "USA Today."

"We chose the "New York Times" because it was a well-recommended national paper," Keck said. 
"Then we had to choose between having the "St. Louis Post-Dispatch" or the "Kansas City Star." We 
chose the "St. Louis Post-Dispatch," but we are debating on whether we will allow students to vote 
for which paper they would rather have."

The program was successful, and many students picked up a paper on a regular basis.

"I am very happy with [the newspapers on campus]," senior Maggie Mayhan said. "I pick up the 
"New York Times" because I like reading the arts and entertainment sections. I like to see what is 
going on in the New York scene, as opposed to the Kirksville scene, which is pretty much 
nonexistent."

Students from the St. Louis area were pleased that their hometown newspaper was one of the three 
choices being offered.

"I like the 'St. Louis Post-Dispatch' because I am from St. Louis," junior Thomas Marrone said. "I like 
getting an idea of what's going on at home as well as what is going on nationally."

For those students who were from smaller areas, the chances of getting their hometown 
newspapers on campus were slim.

"I like the choices that are available," junior Mackenzie Taylor said. "When I am at home, I usually 
read the 'Omaha World Herald,' but I don't think they would bring that here."

Even though Taylor was unable to read about her hometown in the news, she was still pleased with 
the program.

"I usually pick up the 'New York Times' or the 'USA Today,' whichever headline looks more 
interesting," Taylor said. "I like to read the science and technology section, which I don't usually get 
to do."

The Senate would decide whether to keep the program, based on its success. If it continued, 
however, the newspapers would no longer be free of charge. The cost for the program would be 
included in student activity fees.

"The Student Senate election is in April," Keck said. "On the ballot will be an option for students to 
choose whether or not they want to keep the program going for a fee of $9 per semester."

Most students were willing to pay an additional fee for the papers.

"It depends on how we were [charged]," Taylor said. "If we had to pay on a daily basis, then I 
wouldn't because I don't usually keep change on me. But if it was just a one-time fee, then I would 
be happy with it." 

The student response to keeping the newspaper program intact was high as long as the price for it 
was low.

"I think it would be worth it," Marrone said. "Six dollars is a small price to pay for having three 
newspapers available daily."

Senate had surveyed the student body on numerous occasions to ensure that the program would be 
a success. From the responses given by students, it was likely the program would continue.

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ABOVE: Judy Shepard speaks about hate crimes and her son, Matthew, to an emotional crowd in 
Baldwin Auditorium. Shepard's visit coincided with a University theatre production of "The Laramie 
Project," a play about Matthew Sheplard's death in Laramie, Wyo.

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shepard speaks
By Melissa Dondlinger 
Contributing Writer

Judy Shepard spoke to an estimated 1,000 students, faculty, staff and Kirksville community 
members Feb. 10, 2004, about her personal insight on hate crimes.

Her son, Matthew Shepard, lost his life in 1998 to a hate crime because he was homosexual. Judy 
and her husband founded the Matthew Shepard Foundation after their son's death in an effort to 
prevent future hate crimes.

Shepard's message was insightful and motivational, and it triggered a flurry of discussion and debate 
over an issue that was difficult to reconcile. One of the hottest issues of national debate in 2004 was 
whether gay marriage should be legalized and whether married homosexual couples should share 
the same rights as married heterosexual couples. Shepard's speech and a gray-haired woman's 
protest against homosexuality at the end of the question-and-answer period caused many students 
to consider the issues.

"The speaker made me think of some things I never thought of before because I do believe marriage 
is between a man and a woman in the church," junior Meredyth Chavarria said. "So what I'm kind of 
struggling with right now is, can we say 'Oh no, we can't give them rights the same as a man and a 
woman.'"

Shepard's talk also caused junior Candice Murdock to reconsider some of her prior ideas on gay 
marriage.

"I used to be against it," Murdock said. "I used to think 'Well, marriage is a religious thing between a 
man and a woman. So we can't say that gay people can be married because it goes against what 
marriage is.' But with the speaker the other night, it made me think, 'Well you know, if we do take 
religion out of it, if they're not saying that they're in a religious covenant -- then that's a good 
point.'"

Senior Christopher Conatser had some insightful comments to make about the rift formed between 
those who supported and those who opposed homosexuality.

"I think there's an awful lot of hate and ignorance on both sides," Conatser said. "The main goal ... 
should be to try to educate and promote love all around. And of course that's a whole lot harder 
than screaming invectives at each other or shouting down an old lady as she tries to stand up for her 
beliefs."

Becky Becker, assistant professor of theater, was one of several people who worked to bring 
Shepard to Truman State University. She said people needed to realize that just because one person 
had a belief, not everyone else had to agree with them.

Both Conatser and Shepard said they were willing to accept the other side's opinion, as long as both 
sides received equal rights and respect.

Shepard, although visibly upset by the woman who spoke out against homosexuality, responded 
admirably to what the woman said and set an example for both sides.

"She has a right to her opinion," Shepard said. "Thank you for your support, but we shouldn't make 
her feel like she is less. She deserves our respect the same way people should respect us. What we 
need to do is work together."

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real world: kirksville
By Johnny Vines 
Copy Editor

Throughout the 12 years prior to 2004, many college students had become devoted followers of 
MTV's "The Real World." The show, which debuted in 1992, was one of television's first reality 
shows and was billed as "the true story of seven strangers picked to live in a house and have their 
lives taped." By 2004, as the series was entering its 14th season, individuals at Truman State 
University got the opportunity to see members from the show up-close-and-personal when the 
Student Activities Board invited three former cast members to speak on campus.

University students flocked to see Ace Amerson, Mallory Snyder and Leah Gillingwater discuss their 
experiences from "The Real World: Paris" on March 27.

Junior SAB member Chrissy Colpoys was in charge of coordinating the event.

"We were trying to think of different events to bring in in the spring, and we were trying to find 
some speakers who weren't that expensive and could appeal to the largest group of people at 
Truman," Colpoys said.

Colpoys said an online student survey made the decision to bring three members from the "Real 
World: Paris" season to the University.

"We picked three different seasons: Paris, San Diego and Back to New York," Colpoys said."

Students were to rank which "Real World" season was their favorite and then give their top three 
choices of cast members from every season. Ace, Mallory and Leah were the highest."

The decision to bring the "Real World: Paris" cast members to the University proved to be a success, 
as students and even some professors filled Baldwin Auditorium to hear the members speak.

ABOVE: "The Real World: Paris" co-stars Leah Gillingwater and Mallory Snyder share their 
experiences about life on reality television. The ex-cast members released "top-secret" information 
about the show

Photo by Kim Dickinson

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Many in attendance were fans that just wanted to meet the cast.

"I went because that was the only season of the show I had actually watched all the way through," 
sophomore Sarah Chames said. "I really liked the cast members, and I think Ace is really hot, so I 
wanted to meet them."

Other fans were curious about how the television persona of each cast member compared to the 
real-life persona.

"I decided to go because I thought it would be fun to see and hear them in person," junior Erin 
Davlin said. "I was interested in seeing if they acted the same way that they were portrayed on the 
show."

During their visit to the University, the former cast members discussed a wide variety of topics with 
students, from how they got onto the show, to how they felt about other cast members, to 
essentially anything students wanted to know.

"They started off just talking about the show, and then they answered questions from the audience, 
which lasted like 50 minutes," Colpoys said.

At the end of the night, those in attendance deemed the "Real World" cast members' visit a success.

"I really enjoyed it because I got to meet all of them, and Ace even gave me a hug," Chames said. "It 
was definitely worth going."

The audience members were not the only ones who had a good time. The "Real World" cast 
members also enjoyed their time spent at the University.

"They said after the show that this was one of the best audiences they had ever had because 
everyone acted genuinely interested in what they were saying and didn't just want pictures and 
autographs," Colpoys said. "I guess we've got some die-hard 'Real World' fans here."

"I was interested in seeing if they acted the same way that they were portrayed on the show."-
junior Erin Davlin

"I really enjoyed it because I got to meet all of them, and Ace even gave me a hug."-sophomore 
Sarah Chames

Photo by Katie Kelly

ABOVE: Ace Amerson from "The Real World: Paris" embraces a University student while his co-star 
Mallory Snyder watches. Ace and Mallory's "secret romance" was a highlight of the Paris season.

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crowning moment
By Shiela Biggs 
Contributing Writer

A cool crisp feeling in the air and leaves of various fall shades meant Homecoming was approaching. 
It was time to choose the year's most worthy candidates and crown them as king and queen.

The process of becoming the 2003 Homecoming king or queen was challenging. Potential candidates 
faced a long process beginning with nomination from their respective organization. Nominees then 
proceeded to fill out an application consisting of six short-answer essay questions. These questions 
were based on the candidate's Kirksville community involvement, scholastic achievement and 
involvement with the University. Nominees were also judged on the overall quality of their 
application.

"The application was well-built," said senior Erin Smith, Alpha Gamma Delta member.

The candidates were asked to list any organizations, activities and positions or honors they had 
obtained. Many hopefuls were involved in community services such as fund-raisers, charities and 
extracurricular activities like clubs and sports.

Another application question asked what the importance of Homecoming was to the candidate.

"Homecoming is about community -- it brings people together," said senior Karl Hendrickson, 
Newman Center candidate.

Twenty-seven students submitted applications, with 16 candidates being called back for interviews.

Applicants were asked during the interview how they would want to be remembered. Hendrickson 
answered that he would not like to be remembered for his extracurricular qualifications, but just as 
a friend.

The interviews eliminated six people, which left five men and five women for the 2003 Homecoming 
court. Following the selection of the finalists, the University's faculty, staff and student body voted 
for the individuals they wanted to represent them as Homecoming king and queen. The winners of 
each title were announced after the lip sync competition at the Coronation Ceremony in Baldwin 
Hall Auditorium.

"They represent the highest ideals of the Truman student," said junior Katie Pederson, Homecoming 
points-and-awards co-coordinator.

Pederson said the process was even more challenging because each candidate was highly qualified.

The Homecoming court was chosen Sept. 16, 2003. The women selected were Smith, senior Lindsey 
Reorda of Delta Zeta, senior Lisa Philip of Alpha Sigma Alpha, senior Andrea DuPont of Phi Sigma Pi 
and senior Allison Gaston of Cardinal Key. The men selected were Hendrickson, senior Matt Fails of 
Sigma Phi Epsilon, senior Derek Kent of Delta Sigma Pi, senior Micah McKay of the Student Activities 
Board and senior Gabe Kennon of Alpha Phi Omega.

Kennon and Philip were crowned 2003 Homecoming king and queen Oct. 17.

Candidates used promotional posters to advertise their candidacy and achievements. The posters 
could be displayed for one month prior to the election.

The process was more important than winning the crown for some of the candidates.

"[It was a] huge honor just to nominated, and to be selected for court is an even bigger honor," 
Smith said.

Candidates believed they were chosen by their respective organizations for various reasons. 
Hendrickson felt that his leadership skills were the reason the Newman Center chose him to 
represent its organization. Smith thought her organization had many qualified students.

"It is the biggest honor to represent your organization," Smith said.

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ABOVE: Seniors Gabe Kennon and Lisa Phillip, 2003 king and queen, ride in the Homecoming Parade.  
Every year, the previous Homecoming king and queen returned to crown the new royalty.

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couples challenge
By Jenna Keevan 
Staff Writer

The ultimate 2004 Valentine's Day question might have been, "How well do you know your 
significant other?" This was the case for the 130 students who watched 17 couples compete in the 
Couples Game Show on Feb. 10.

Graduate student Doug Verby and senior Marty Glenn played hosts and asked each person a 
question about his or her partner in the first round. Each couple started with 100 points and could 
wager anything up to 100 points. The couple had to answer two questions correctly by writing their 
answers on dry erase boards to receive all the points they wagered. Questions ranged from what 
types of cologne their boyfriends wore to the age of their girlfriends' mothers.

"We planned on just one minute for each question, but with all the passing of the boards, asking 
questions, me making comments and actually just getting to know people, it took awhile," Verby 
said. "But it was cool to see 17 couples up there and to see how long people have been together."

Couples' relationships ranged from three months to eight years. The knowledge of each other was 
not the only thing that hurt some participants' answers, however.

One couple missed the question, "What color is your girlfriend's comforter?" because the woman 
did not realize the word "comforter" was another word for bedspread. She instead gave the color of 
her sheets.

"I loved the first round," Glenn said. "It's just funny -- the interpretations of the questions and then 
the easy bickering between the couples."

Eight couples advanced to the second round. Each contestant answered a multiple-choice question, 
such as, "What store would your girlfriend most likely shop at?" or "What kind of shoe would your 
girlfriend be?" in order to be one of the top-five couples and receive a prize.

A tiebreaker round ensued after two couples ended the second round in a tie.

It was obvious that both pairs were well acquainted, after they answered their questions correctly. 
The hosts decided to split the first-place prize of a $100 gift certificate to Wal-Mart and second-
place prize of a $40 gift certificate to Minn's between them. The third-place prize consisted of a $20 
gift certificate to Patterson's, and fourth place recieved movie passes.

One of the first-place couples said they would definitely compete in a couple's game show again.

"We won $100," sophomore Brad Robertson said. "We're poor, so it's great."

Students signed up to participate with senior Megan Duff, Student Activities Board event 
coordinator, prior to the show.

"It was a small event to get the campus involved and to celebrate Valentine's Day," Duff said.

Duff originally came up with the idea, and SAB helped work out all of the details. Duff also selected 
the two hosts.

"She just asked if we would be willing to do it," Glenn said. "There wasn't really any prep. Duff had it 
all lined out for us. She briefed us before we went and met with all the contestants."

Duff would like this event to become annual, and Glenn had some tips if the game were to continue.

"I think that it was a really big success, but I think next time cut down on couples immediately, so 
you can go through each of the rounds completely with everybody, and maybe start off with smaller 
number of points, so that they have less to wager and maybe more to lose," Glenn said.

Couples, after an hour and a half of being tested, walked away either confident in their knowledge 
of each other or knowing they needed to keep learning.

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ABOVE: Seniors Dylan Smith and Lindsay Wendleton show their answers in the Couples Game Show. 
The couple wrote their winning responses based on the experiences they had shared.

Photo by Chris Waller

ABOVE: The running scores keep the audience and contestants posted. The total scores were added 
together, and the top-four couples took home prizes.

LEFT: Senior Marty Glenn asks couples to reveal their answers about their significant other. Glenn 
and co-host, senior Doug Verby, asked a series of questions that demonstrated each couple's 
compatibility.

Photo by Chris Waller

Photo by Chris Waller

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discovering diamond
By Sara Olinger 
Contributing Writer

A squeaky voice, extremely curly hair and cheesy jokes perfectly described the character of Samuel 
"Screech" Powers, the lovable geek that made "Saved By the Bell" a lasting television classic. Dustin 
Diamond showed Truman State University on Oct. 18, 2003, the grown-up man behind the character 
whose bug collection and obsession with Lisa Turtle still brought smiles to many faces through 
syndicated television.

Diamond performed his stand-up comedy act to a sold-out house of students and community 
members in Baldwin Auditorium. Sophomore Rachel Spavone, Student Activities Board event 
chairwoman, said SAB thought the recognition of Diamond's name would attract a large crowd.

"Saved By the Bell' is on [television] twice a day, and everyone knows Screech," Spavone said. "So 
that's why we thought people would want to come."

Diamond said he agreed that a huge part of his appeal to the college audience came from the fact 
that they grew up watching him on "Saved By the Bell." He said students usually expressed mixed 
reactions to his comedy act.

"I think some people always get shocked because they expect that I'm going to be Mr. Squeaky 
Clean, and they don't want change," Diamond said. "They want to see me up there as Screech."

Diamond said other students expected him to adopt the Screech character during his routine but 
were pleasantly surprised when he presented more adult-oriented humor.

"It just depends," Diamond said. "Some places want squeaky clean. Some places want really 
raunchy. I'm just here to give whoever booked me what they want." 

The format for Diamond's performance at the University included an informal question and answer 
session and a commentary on the business side of Hollywood mixed with some "Saved By the Bell" 
humor. The subjects of his comedy routine ranged from celebrities and bathroom talk to references 
about college life. Diamond also met with fans after his show to sign autographs, pose for pictures 
and sell "Saved By the Bell" scripts.

Some students preferred the "Saved By the Bell" comedy to Diamond's adult jokes.

Photo by Beth Kelly

ABOVE: Dustin Diamond expresses shock at seeing a sold-out audience.  Diamond surprised the 
crowd with profane language during his Oct. 18, 2003, comedy act

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Junior Stephanie McElwee said that before the show she did not expect Diamond to talk about 
"Saved By the Bell" at all.

"I was glad he did because that's what we all grew up watching," McElwee said. "And that's why I 
came because it's like a part of our generation."

McElwee said she enjoyed Diamond's performance overall but thought that he talked too much 
about the process he went through to get the role of Screech on "Saved By the Bell."

"If he'd just said little bits about ['Saved by the Bell'], it would have been fine," McElwee said. "But 
he just talked too much about it."

Junior Mathew Robertson also said he thought Diamond talked about serious subjects longer than 
he should have.

"I think he was a little bit too much of the discussion type, a little less just go out and be funny," 
Robertson said.

He said the "Saved By the Bell" jokes were one of his favorite parts of the act.

"It was funny when [Diamond] dogged on the show, cause granted he was in it for 10 years, but he 
still made fun of it," Robertson said.

Sophomore Ryan Hudnall had a different reaction to the performance. Hudnall said he did not like 
that Diamond revealed the real person with real problems behind the innocent television character 
of Screech.

"I really liked Screech, but I guess this show kind of tarnished my view of him," Hudnall said. "I kind 
of had this perfect little icon."

Hudnall said he enjoyed Diamond's "Saved By the Bell" references and a few of his other jokes.

"I really liked when he talked about Screech, but I also really liked the booger jokes," Hudnall said.

Reactions to the performance remained varied, but Diamond allowed audience members to step 
back for a few moments and remember what it was like to share a Saturday morning with Zack, 
Kelly, Slater, Lisa, Jessie, and most importantly, Screech.

ABOVE: Dustin Diamond cracks a joke, causing Baldwin Auditorium to fill with laughter. Diamond 
beat out thousands to get the role of Screech in the television show "Saved By the Bell."

"I really liked when he talked about Screech."-Sophomore Ryan Hudnall

"I think he was a little bit too much of the discussion type, a little less just go out and be funny."-
junior Mathew Robertson

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eating conveniently
By Karen Schwartztrauber 
Staff Writer

Many Truman State University students did not eat three balanced meals per day, but this may have 
been an economically-sound decision for those with University meal plans in 2003-2004.

Students who ate the recommended three meals a day and used the new meal plans often found 
themselves without meals by the end of the semester. This was because the largest plan available 
did not cover three meals every day. The plan assumed that the majority of students would not eat 
all three meals every day on campus.

To create the new meal plans, the University actively sought proposals for a new and improved meal 
plan. This occurred every five years, and in spring 2003, a food advisory committee surveyed 
students on what they thought the best elements of a new meal plan would include. Survey results 
showed that University students wanted to try a block meal plan as opposed to the weekly meal 
plan they previously used.

"With the food advisory committee and the food distribution companies that were considered, we 
put together what the students wanted," Sodexho director Dennis Markeson said.

The committee's final decision included a block meal plan that combined dining dollars with actual 
meals. Dining dollars allowed students to purchase additional meals or non-meal items.

Students could also choose from three different meal plans each semester with the new dining 
program. The largest plan included 225 meals and 50 dining dollars. The next largest plan offered 
175 meals with 100 dining dollars, and the smallest plan offered 150 meals with 150 dining dollars.

The variety of meal plans was different from previous campus food programs because the meals 
that were left unused at the end of the week did not disappear. Instead, students could accumulate 
meals and use them throughout the semester.

"I like this meal plan better, because in past years, if you didn't use all of your meals, you would lose 
them," sophomore Matt Kemp said. "It's nice to be able to use each meal."

Those who used the new meal plans found them to be confusing at first. However, once students 
discovered

ABOVE: Senior Elizabeth Higgins purchases a soda in the C-Store, which allows students to buy 
grocery items with cash or meal plans. The store operated from 7:30 a.m. to midnight Monday 
through Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on the weekend.

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how the dining dollars and meals could be spent together, many thought the new plan was an 
improvement from previous plans.

University students could use their meals toward items in Mainstreet Market or products in the C-
store, which was a convenience store located in Fair Apartments. Each regular meal was worth 
about $3.

Dining dollars also provided students with extra money. The new system gave students an 
opportunity to use meal plans to their full potential.

"It's really nice because you get a lot for your money," junior Kristina Haas said. "I didn't use all of 
my meals at first, but by the end of the semester, I was able to buy a bunch of food items. Plus, I can 
get smoothies whenever I want to."

The University made many other changes to help improve the campus food system. The new plan 
added different restaurants, such as the Sky Ranch Grill in Mainstreet Market and Freshens in the 
SUB Down Under. Sky Ranch offered items like hamburgers and cheese sticks while Freshens offered 
items like ice cream and smoothies.

The C-store was another improvement. Students could buy grocery items such as milk, soda, bread 
and snack foods in the new store.

"The C-store is really nice to go to when you only need a few groceries," freshman Joe Brenner said. 
"It saves me from having to drive to other grocery stores away from campus."

The food advisory committee constantly looked for more ways to please students. Most students 
did not use up their meal plans. Those who did not use up their entire meal plan could use the extra 
meals and dining dollars for everything from Christmas dinners sold at Mainstreet Market to cereal 
that could be bought at the C-store.

"We try to satisfy at least 95 percent of the students," Markeson said. "This isn't always easy with so 
many people. However, so far this new plan has made a positive impact."

ABOVE: Sophomore Danielle Norment purchases bottled water in Mainstreet Market. Mainstreet 
offered students convenience items throughout the day, not just during normal meal times.

"It's really nice because you get a lot for your money."-junior Kristina Haas

"We try to satisfy at least 95 percent of the students."-Sodexho director Dennis Markeson

Photo by Danielle Stacy

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ABOVE: Junior Jason Hoang shoves a taco in his mouth as challenger Kevin Bollinger, residential hall 
area coordinator, tries to keep up. Hoang held the record for eating a taco under 15 seconds.

Photo by Danielle Stacy 

ABOVE: A soft-shell taco waits to be eaten. A regulation taco consisted of meat, cheese and lettuce.

RIGHT: Kevin Bollinger, residential hall area coordinator loses a taco-eating contest against junior 
Jason Hoang. Competitors had to eat every food particle to win.

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'bout tacos
By Jill Kasparie 
Staff Writer

People dining at the Kirksville Taco Bell every other Sunday night frequently heard the phrase, "One 
soft-shell taco cornin' right up!" This was the meeting place for the Taco Bell Bouts, a friendly taco-
eating competition organized by Truman State University students.

The bouts began Oct. 5,2003, by juniors Jason Hoang, Justin Meyer, Rod Hoover and Jeremy Griggs. 
They wanted to make their own group and have meetings just for fun. They decided to follow 
through with the idea and started a group that met at Taco Bell. Hoang challenged everyone at the 
first meeting to a taco-eating contest to see who could eat a soft-shell taco the fastest. Hoover 
accepted the challenge, and the two entered into a speed-eating contest with Meyer as the judge. 
Hoang won the competition, and a different competitor challenged him after each consecutive win.

What started out as a few guys wanting to have some fun ended up being an event that brought 
over 20 audience members to watch.

"It started out as five or six people, and now we have a crowd," Meyer said.

The bouts became more organized as more people got involved, so the group decided to build a 
Web site that included official rules, history and live footage of one of the bouts. According to the 
rules, competitors had to buy a "regulation" soft-shell taco that included cheese, beef and lettuce. 
The competitors, however, could prepare it any way they liked. No food particles were allowed to 
remain on the paper -- everything had to be packed inside the taco. Organizers suggested rolling the 
taco tightly so nothing would fall out. The pieces that fell had to be scooped up and consumed 
before judges considered the taco finished.

"They eat it until it is gone, and if something falls out, then they have to eat that as well," Meyer 
said. "Once they are done eating it all, they have to clean their mouth out. Then they open their 
mouths and show me their tongue, and I declare the winner."

Hoang, who had the idea to start the competition, had the best record. He ate one soft-shell taco in 
15 seconds.

Anyone could play, but the challenger for the next bout had to have been at the previous bout to 
challenge the winner. Kevin Bollinger, the area coordinator of Ryle Hall, Grim Hall and Dobson Hall, 
even participated in one of the events.

Hoang said the bouts were very competitive.

"If no one challenges, then we take outside challenges, but we've never had problems finding 
challengers," Hoang said. "There has always been someone thinking they can take me down."

Many students tried to beat Hoang's eating record and failed.

"I competed against Jason Hoang," junior Kevin Brown said. "I only lost by about a second. I was just 
behind him."

Hoover was shocked by Hoang's speedy taco-eating skills.

"I was the first one to compete against [Hoang], and at the time I felt like a failure, but then we 
watched him win six more times in a row," Hoover said.

The Taco Bell Bouts were all about speed, not quantity -- the contest started with one taco and 
ended when the taco was eaten. The reason they competed with just one taco per person was 
because the group knew most participants would not want to compete if they had to purchase 
numerous tacos.

Many people had a great time at the events. Competitors had their own strategies on how to eat a 
aster than anyone else. The group even go, saying such things as "tiggity tight," "rock on" or "cool." 
Each competitor also rapper name. Some examples included Hove, Harry G., J. Reezy, Docta' D. and 
K. Bizzle.

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ABOVE: Singer and pianist Ben Folds impresses the crowd with his unique vocal talent while 
promoting his solo career in Pershing Arena.  Folds had been in a band called Ben Folds Five from 
1994 to 2000.

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folds sold out
By Jill Kasparie 
Staff Writer

Cheers and shouting came from Truman State University's Pershing Arena upon the much-
anticipated arrival of singer Ben Folds on Nov. 7, 2003.

Fans from Kirksville and surrounding areas packed the arena to hear Folds perform. The popular 
musician said he would play 75 to 90 minutes of music but ended up playing longer than anyone 
expected.

"It was a really good show and exactly the kind of concert I wanted to see," freshman Beau Mitchell 
said. "Everyone was really anticipating it, and he had a big following here."

Freshman Katie Hartmann also enjoyed the show. "He put on an awesome show, and he is 
extremely talented," Hartmann said.

Students lined up to get their tickets at the Student Activities Board office up to two hours before 
the tickets went on sale. Tickets cost $7 for students and $15 for general admission. Hartmann said 
most students thought the ticket prices were reasonable and did not complain.

A small communication problem, however, occurred between Folds' agent and the SAB agent who 
hired the musician.

"When we originally signed the contract, it was in real small print, so we neglected to notice that the 
ticket prices that we accidentally signed off on were $0 for students and $10 for general admission," 
said junior Chris LeBeau, a concert coordinator. "That was not our original intent."

SAB was worried about losing one of its most important moneymaking functions of the year when it 
discovered the price problem. Therefore, members withheld selling tickets for a day, hoping that 
Folds' agent would reconsider the contract.

The agent immediately approved the ticket prices when he discovered that SAB put a hold on ticket 
sales. Without the profits from the concert, SAB would not have been able to organize activities for 
the spring semester.

LeBeau said that in the end, SAB sold 2,700 tickets.

"It was the biggest concert we've ever had by close to 400 tickets sold," LeBeau said. "Last year was 
the previous largest concert we've had."

SAB members started planning for the concert in April 2003. They researched many different kinds 
of bands, considered their availability and looked at the price ranges. They also conducted two 
different types of surveys to get student input about which band should come to the University. 
Folds was the top choice when SAB put together a slate of eight groups.

The concert was supposed to be a secret until SAB gained publicity rights, but the news got around 
much earlier than SAB had planned. Inquiring students who heard that Folds might be coming to 
campus looked on his Web site where it was posted earlier than the SAB announcement. Folds' site 
confirmed the concert date in mid-July, but it was not announced publicly at the University until the 
contract later made it official in 2003.

Most students found out about the concert through word of mouth, but SAB also hung hundreds of 
posters around the University. The group also placed table tents in cafeterias to advertise concert 
information. Excited fans that wanted memorabilia of the singer tore down many of the posters, 
though. After students tore down the originals, SAB advertised for the concert by posting simple 
florescent green fliers that had little collecting value.

Even students who did not know Folds' music very well had a good time at the concert.

"I thought he was amusing, even though I didn't know much of his music," freshman Paige 
Aberasturi said. "I knew one of his songs that I really liked, and I heard friends say [the concert] 
would be really awesome."

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People passed in and out of our lives everyday. Those around the Truman State University campus 
left many marks behind, and through small impressions, they made lasting memories.

These individuals amplified the details of many moments. Some looked at the detail and importance 
of religion in their lives, while others simply noticed the quality of their living accommodations. 
Some individuals chose to magnify their individuality with unique nicknames, while others chose to 
stand out with personal tattoos and piercings. Some students affected the Kirksville community by 
volunteering, while still others made their mark on the University campus or within their own large 
families.

Whatever the case may have been, every individual at the University stood out through the specific 
details they chose to express.

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Photo by Beth Spinney

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In Between 
Classes
Teacher take time for hobbies
By Sara Przybylski 
Contributing Writer

It might have been hard to picture professors engaging in activities outside their busy school lives, 
but some maintained unique and fun hobbies.

Michelle Baier, assistant track coach and instructor of mathematics, did Olympic weightlifting in her 
spare time. She said it was an enjoyable hobby that helped her keep competitive and in shape.

"I don't really know why I started doing it, probably just because it's fun," Baier said. "I enjoy lifting 
weights because I like to stay in shape, and it helps me keep my body weight where I want it."

Baier said the track coaches did Olympic lifting to train track and field athletes. Baier learned the 
lifting techniques with the coach of a former student athlete.

Friends and family were supportive of Baier's hobby and many of them watched her compete.

"My mother has come to watch me compete in meets, and my friends also know I do it and enjoy 
watching me," Baier said.

Kenneth Carter, professor of chemistry, said his hobby was playing the vagabond travel guitar, a 
guitar with a lute-like body. He primarily played classical songs and Christian hymns and psalms.

"[The music I play] expresses what's closest to my heart and what means the most to me," Carter 
said.

Carter said he first started playing the guitar in ninth grade to relieve stress and feelings of 
unpopularity. One of his parents' students taught him 10 chords and three songs to play, and every 
day after school he would come home and practice while following his mother around the house. He 
said she did not mention until years later that it nearly drove her crazy, but she understood his need 
for alleviating stress, and the practicing paid off.

"It's creating something that's good and that other people enjoy and can benefit [from]," Carter 
said. "It does give me a sense of peacefulness."

Linda Seidel, professor of English, enjoyed doing karaoke in her spare time as a way to socialize and 
practice her singing abilities. She said it started when a friend dragged her to a karaoke night.

Although skeptical at first, Seidel began to change her negative views of karaoke after hearing some 
good singers, and she realized one night that she wanted to give it a try.

"One night, I was looking through the book of songs, and my eyes landed on an old song from Frank 
Sinatra," Seidel said. "It was a song that was popular when I was a kid, and I thought, 'well, I can sing 
that.' So that was my first karaoke song, and after that, I just began to crave having a microphone in 
my hand."

Seidel made a compact disc with her songs on it for her father's birthday and hoped to continue 
singing.

[The music I play] expresses what's closest to my heart and what means the most to me. -Kenneth 
Carter, professor of chemistry

ABOVE: Linda Seidel, professor of English, sings at the Golden Spike Bar and Grill karaoke night. 
Seidel did karaoke at the Dukum Inn and the Golden Spike each week.

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Elizabeth Abram Lee's Summit, Mo.
Sharice Adlans Foristell, Mo.
Akhil Ahuja Noida, India
Katherine Allen Chesterfield, Mo. 
Katie Anderson Lee's Summit, Mo.

Chris Arnone Kirksville, Mo.
Rubuyath Bahar New York, N.Y.
Michael Barbarick St. Charles, Mo.
Thomas Barnowski St. Louis, Mo.
James Baskett Chillicothe, Mo.

Bernadette Batliner Lee's Summit, Mo.
Libby Beilsmith St. Charles, Mo.
Jessica Berger Jefferson City, Mo.
Jason Bertram Manchester, Mo.
Melissa Bevel Florissant, Mo.

Sandi Biszantz Lawrence, Kan.
Darren Blosser Liberty, Mo.
Jennifer Bordogna St. Charles, Mo. 
Sarah Borton Creve Coeur, Mo. 
Raven Bowser Fort Meade, Md.

Brandi Brown Camdenton, Mo.
Kelly Brown O'Fallon, Mo.
Kerry Burd Graff, Mo.
Jami Bums St. Joseph, Mo.
Nathan Calkins Rosebud, Mo.

Shureka Gannon. Aurora, Ill.
Elizabeth Carpenter Cameron, Mo.
Hannah Casillo Greenwood, Mo.
Harry Cecil Kansas City, Mo.
Andrew Chambers Wildwood, Mo.

Nick Cloud Chesterfield, Mo.
Jennifer Comrie O'Fallon, Mo.
Stephanie Creed Indian Head Park, Ill.
Jeremy Crenshaw Des Moines, Iowa
Traci Daffer Blue Springs, Mo.

Yolanda Dale Florissant, Mo.
Fici Damayanti Indonesia
Lashea Davis Oak Park, Ill. 
Lekesha Dean Markham, Ill. 
Aaron Decker Peru, Neb.

Kelly Doherty St. Louis, Mo.
Kristin Dressel Lake Zurich, Ill.
Brendan Duede Kansas City, Mo.
Jessica Duggan O'Fallon, Mo.
Elizabeth Ebers St. Louis, Mo.

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The Dixon Era
President Barbara Dixon puts new plans into action
Photo by Amy Ortega
By Peggy Amor 
Advertising Manager

Barbara Dixon became the 14th Truman State University president after a nationwide search of 
candidates. She outmatched other finalists with her qualifications and interest, and many thought 
the University made the right decision when Dixon took office.

Dixon came to the University after working for six years at State University of New York Geneseo, a 
school that had been referred to as the Truman State University of the New York system. The 
universities were similar in size and had comparable philosophies toward a selective liberal arts 
education.

Dixon decided to only leave her chief academic officer position at Geneseo if she found her ideal job. 
Then she saw the University's advertisement for a new president.

"What I knew about it on paper was that is was certainly not an opportunity that I was going to pass 
up trying," she said.

Dixon officially became the first female president of the University in July 2003.

"I'm delighted that we have a woman president," said Garry Gordon, vice president for academic 
affairs. "It's been a long time coming, and it's a good thing to have happen for the institution."

The transition to the University and the Kirksville community marked Dixon's first year in office, and 
she wasted no time getting down to business.

Dixon wanted to learn a lot about the University as quickly as possible. She studied its Web site and 
faculty directories to help make connections to those she met.

"I think she could have a successful dialogue with anybody from any walk of life," said senior Micah 
McKay, 2002-2003 Board of Governors student representative.

Dixon dealt with the state legislature on behalf of the University. She also tackled enrollment issues 
early.

"She's been aggressive in a positive way instead of waiting for enrollment to become some kind of 
crisis," Gordon said.

Enrollment had been declining for several years prior to Dixon's presidency, and she quickly started 
the search for a consulting firm to look at the Univeristy's admissions and recruitment programs.

The president's role had a clear advantage to Dixon's previous position in that she had more student 
contact.

"It's added back to my life that I'm having the same fun occasionally being with the students as I did 
when I first started teaching," Dixon said.

Dixon spoke to students in all kinds of settings, from lunch in the Mainstreet Market and football 
games to formal meetings with student organizations.

Dixon also said that living in a small town in the Midwest was like going back to her roots.

"I knew I could be comfortable living in a small town," she said.

She spent most of her life in small towns, growing up in a town of 1,000 in Michigan. Her first job 
was in a town of 20,000, and she spent six years prior to that working in a town of 7,000 in western 
New York.

Dixon's transition to Kirksville was smooth, and she quickly found a place to get her favorite summer 
treat.

"I have a favorite spot -- that's Crumbles & Cream," Dixon said. "Pralines and cream is my favorite 
flavor."

Dixon described her transition to Missouri as easy.

"I think the hills to climb are going to be there in the future," Dixon said.

BELOW: President Barbara Dixon sits on the Baldwin Auditorium stage during her installment 
ceremony Nov. 14, 2003.  Dixon was the University's first female president.

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It's added back to my life that I'm having the same fun occassionally being with the students as I did 
when I first started teaching.-President Barbara Dixon

ABOVE: President Barbara Dixon greets Pete Kendall, head tennis coach, and Lawrence Scully, head 
baseball coach, at her open house Dec. 10, 2003. The open house allowed Dixon to socialize with 
University faculty and staff members.

BELOW: President Barbara Dixon sits at her piano before guests arrive for her open house. Dixon 
graduated from the University of Colorado-Boulder with a doctorate degree in music.

Photo by Kim Dickinson

Photo by Kim Dickinson

Did You Know...
Dixon began her career as a music teacher.
She spent 27 years at Michigan State University (East Lansing) before moving to Geneseo, N.Y., 
where she was a chief academic officer for six years.
The University provided Dixon with a University residence, house cleaning services, a vehicle and 
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Distance Separates Love
Long-distance relationships make students' hearts grow stronger
By Aimee Gregor 
Contributing Writer

Students faced many challenges during the year, but one in particular was hard to overcome. Some 
Truman State University students made long-distance relationships work despite classes and busy 
schedules.

Senior Lindsey Ehret said she was a stronger, more independent person because of her longdistance 
relationship. Her boyfriend, Justin, was in Afghanistan for six months following the Sept. 11, 2001, 
terrorist attacks. He returned to the United States in March 2003, but the couple only saw each 
other once a month.

"I'm happy to know that he is back in the United States and safe again," Ehret said. "We still don't 
see a whole lot of one another, but for now, you have to appreciate the few times you have 
together."

Junior Christina Blose and her boyfriend, Nihad, had been together for six years. Nihad attended a 
community college three hours away, but the couple was still doing great in 2003. Blose said Nihad 
always told her that if it was true love, they would make it work.

"We both have to make huge compromises," Blose said. "It's hard, but well worth it."

Junior Colleen McLaughlin had been with her boyfriend, Kevin, for three years. Both were from the 
Kansas City area, and Kevin attended Emporia State University. McLaughlin said she saw Kevin twice 
a semester and on holidays.

"We make it a point to talk on the phone or online several times a week about what we are up to," 
McLaughlin said.

Ehret said she and her boyfriend had a mutual understanding about the importance of school.

"We're working hard for our personal goals and understand that we cannot be together right now, 
but we know in the future we will be in the same place," Ehret said. "Keeping really busy helps, too."

None of the couples wished to be in a longdistance relationship. They said that it was difficult to 
balance school, jobs and extracurricular activities in addition to a long-distance relationship.

"I get more done since he is not here all the time to distract me, but other than that, there is no 
positive aspect," Blose said.

Visiting each other helped to overcome challenges. Blose felt it was important to see her boyfriend 
as often as possible.

"We switch off every two weeks to drive to where the other person is," Blose said.

It took a lot of effort for many people to make their relationships work, but they also thought the 
challenges were well worth it.

"We're in it for the long haul, so we know that it will all turn out okay in the end," Ehret said.

ABOVE: Junior Stacey Unnerstall and her boyfriend, Adam Bertrand, work on Unnerstall's 
homework. Unnerstall met Bertrand in St. Charles, Mo.

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Julie Emnett St. Louis, Mo.
Bridgett Evers St. Peters, Mo.
Raymond Feilner Fenton,	Mo.
Becky Fleming Savannah,	Mo.
Irene Francisca Jakarta, Indonesia

Lon Frost Green City, Mo.
Jennifer Fuller Grandview, Mo.
Kathryn Funk Kirkwood, Mo.
Dianne Galanos St Loius, Mo.
Jennifer Galle Florissant, Mo.

Danielle Gant Leslie, Mo.
Nicole Geisendorfer LaGrange, Mo.
Julie Gerecke Jackson, Mo.
Shawnna Gewin Cosby, Mo.
Erin Gibeson Kansas City, Mo.

Lisa Gilbert St. Louis, Mo.
Alexander Gillette Kirksville, Mo.
Katharyn Gilpin Iowa City, Iowa
Faith Givan Broadview, Ill.
Ellen Goedeker Ballwin,	Mo.

Richard Goering Agency, Iowa
Maria Gonzalez O'Fallon, Mo.
Cariss Greife Washington, Mo.
Katelyn Griner Webster, Iowa
Shawn Guethle Dexter, Mo.

Anne Gumbel Sedalia, Mo.
Kristen Haley Lee's Summit, Mo.
Yukiko Hamanaka Tokyo, Japan
Morgan Hamer Brentwood,	Mo.
Erik Hansen Springfield, Mo.

Heather Happ Kirksville, Mo.
Nicholas Harbison St. Peters, Mo.
Daniel Harden Kirksville, Mo.
Jane Harrison St. Joseph, Mo.
Allie Hauser Marceline,	Mo.

Matt Hawkins St. Louis, Mo.
Matthew Hayes Wright City, Mo.
Kristen Heidbreder Lohman, Mo.
Magen Hembree Greenfield, Mo.
Karl Hendrickson Clive, Iowa

Tanya Hentges Freesburg, Mo.
Jennifer Hertlein Washington, Mo.
Jonathan Hoffman Bellflower, Mo.
Dustijn Hollon Milan, Mo.
Emily Holm Kansas City, Mo.

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Maggie Holt Dutzow, Mo.
Rebecca Holtane Arlington Heights, Ill.
Mohammed Hossain Ocean City, Mo.
Ellizabeth House Moberly, Mo.
Gregory Hudson Manchester, Mo.

Elizabeth Huitt High Ridge, Mo.
Lisa Hustead Marceline, Mo.
Nicole Huston Overland Park, Kan.
Chelsey Ilten Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Jeremy Irwin Chesterfield, Mo.

Amanda Jacobsen Wentzfield, Mo.
Imran Jamal India
Adrienne Johnson Matteson,  Ill.
Kyle Johnson St. Charles, Mo.
Tara Johnson Joliet, Ill.

Yorba Johnson Kansas City, Mo.
Candi Jones Oskaloosa, Iowa
Lindsay Jones Memphis, Mo.
Nicole Kellogg Moberly, Mo.
Beth Kelly Lee's Summit, Mo.

Peter Kelsey Sibley, Mo.
Xander Kennedy  Warrensburg, Mo.
Matt Kettmann Chesterfield, Mo.
Cynthia Khan St. Louis, Mo.
Corey Koch Kirksville, Mo.

Brandie Koenig Perryville, Mo.
Awanatu Koroma Cedar Falls, Iowa
Elizabeth Krah Cordova,	Tenn.
Maggie Kroepel St. Louis, Mo.
Kris Kueker Perryville,	Mo.

Theodora Kurth Inver Grove Heights, Minn.
Chakira Lane Hazel Crest, Ill.
Michael Lawrence Washington, Mo.
Shayla Lewis River Forest, Ill.
Adam Lewkowsky Kansas City, Mo.

Jenise Lichtenegger Jackson, Mo.
Sarah Linke Blue Springs, Mo.
Jessica Lowe Brighton, Iowa
Marcie Manns Pacfic, Mo.
Charissa Manuat Jacksonville, Ill.

Trevor Marlow Columbia, Mo.
Rachel Martin St. Charles, Mo.
Steve Martinez Florissant, Mo.
Tod Mattis Belleville, Ill.
Theresa Mayo Yorkville, Ill.

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Cleaning Up the Halls
Keeping house and community
By Brian Gaffney 
Contributing Writer

Many freshmen were thankful for Truman State University residence hall housekeepers when they 
first saw their spotless rooms. Residents appreciated the help housekeepers gave during move-in 
days as well as their efforts throughout the year.

Housekeepers usually worked 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, in University residence 
halls.

Carol Holt was a weekend floater, working the weekend shifts wherever she was needed, plus three 
weekdays. Holt said she did not see a difference in tidiness from hall to hall and felt that University 
students were pretty clean in general.

"The kids seem very appreciative," Holt said. "Some of them will go out of their way to thank you."

Tina Hines was a housekeeper who worked the third and fourth floors of Dobson Hall.

Both Holt and Hines had children of their own. Holt had two boys, 22 and 26, and Hines had a 9-
year-old daughter. They joked that the University "kids" were angels when compared to some of the 
messes their own kids created at home.

Facilities co-supervisor Tim Maize said the students and housekeepers always seemed to form a 
bond and learned to respect each other. Maize looked for people that would work well around the 
student population when considering a new housekeeper. He managed 20 housekeepers.

Maize had worked for the University for 14 years. He said that like most jobs, he saw bad days at 
work, but then he had other days when he would not give up his job for anything.

One housekeeper extended beyond the environment of community kitchens, bathrooms and 
computer labs. Vicki Falls cleaned a beautiful two-story brick house one block off campus on 
Halliburton Street each Monday and Thursday. The resident of this estate, University President 
Barbra Dixon, was often not home but left chocolate as a thank-you gift.

Falls also cleaned the offices inside University residence halls. She got to know a lot of students, 
which was her favorite part of the job. Falls often found herself giving out advice. Students that got 
to know her came to her to talk about school, family and relationships.

Senior student adviser Janice Bunch had a sincere appreciation for her housekeepers, who took care 
of the second floor of Dobson Hall. She said they came by to say hello almost every morning.

"They're really wonderful people, and they take care of us," Bunch said.

Bunch said residents made life-size cards and trail mix for housekeepers in recognition of 
Housekeeper Appreciation Week in November 2003.

Hines said it was hard as the spring semester ended and students fizzled out of the dorms because 
she had grown attached to them. However, Maize said sometimes University graduates came back 
to visit and often looked up their old housekeeper to catch up and reminisce.

The kids seem very appreciative. Some of them will go out of their way to say thank you. -
housekeeper Carol Holt

ABOVE: Kim Sayre, a housekeeper, polishes a table in the Blanton Hall main lounge. Many of the 
housekeepers became friends and mentors for students who lived in the University residence halls.

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Jennifer McDole Lee's Summit, Mo.
Laura McGranaghan Kansas City, Mo.
Micah McKay Independence, Mo.
Anna McNay Kirksville, Mo.
Neil Meredith Jefferson City, Mo.

Jill Meyer Conception Junction, Mo.
Chris Miller St. Louis, Mo.
Amy Mitchell Kansas City, Mo.
Brandi Moeller Independence, Mo.
Morgan Moody St. Louis, Mo.

Niki Moore Bowling Green, Mo.
Rubin Moore Kansas City, Mo.
Ruqayya Muhammad Lyn Wood, Mo.
Sarah Mulford Fenton, Mo.
Yoshie Nakai Ichikawa Chiba, Japan

Ronald Nelson Kansas City, Mo.
Jessica Nettles Lake St Louis, Mo.
Alisha Newman  Labadie, Mo.
April Newman St. Charles, Mo.
Stephanie Nigus St. Charles, Mo.

Susan Nixon Kansas City, Mo.
Becky O'Dea Bloomington, Ill.
Adedoyin Okunrinboye Kirksville, Mo.
Gretchen Ott St. Louis, Mo.
Kukhee Park Kirksville, Mo.

Preethi Parman Karnataka, India 
Nicole Pender Blue Springs, Mo.
Andrew Phillips St. Louis, Mo.
Michael Pippenger St. Louis, Mo.
Natalie Preston Ballwin, Mo.

Katherine Ramatowski Florissant, Mo.
Atirek Ratani Sharjah, India
Robert Ready Clive, Iowa
Elizabeth Redmon Kirksville, Mo.
Lindsey Reorda Lenexa, Kan.

Leah Reschly Kirksville, Mo.
Lukas Rhoads Tipton, Mo.
Paya Rhodes St. Louis, Mo.
Charity Richardson St. Charles,	Mo.
Malissa Riehl Kansas City, Mo.

Jill Roberts Macon, Mo.
Alicia Robinett Kansas City, Mo.
Julie Rogers Bland, Mo.
Katie Rose Cape Girardeau, Mo.
Amanda Rutherford Cairo, Mo.

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Fortunes Give Guidance
Students seek answers in alternative places
By Bernadette Batliner 
Organizations Editor

Some students read into their lives and the lives of others with the help of tarot cards or the lines on 
the palm of a hand. Students usually used these methods for pure interest, but sometimes they 
used these methods for self-help.

"I was interested in [reading palms] because somebody told me something about it, and I wanted to 
know if it really worked," senior Sabira Arefin said.

Senior Katie Rose said reading tarot cards was an inexpensive form of counseling.

"For me, it's kind of like therapy because in my subconscious I know these questions are bothering 
me," Rose said. "You have your cards out, and they bring trouble that's kind of been just bubbling 
under the surface up to the top. You can look at them. You can think about what's been going on ... 
It helps a lot of people, I think, put things in perspective."

She also said that although people could receive negative readings with tarot cards, they would not 
receive horrible predictions.

"Anyone who gives you a reading like 'Oh, you're going to die' or something like that is full of 
bullshit," Rose said. "There are negative cards, but there's nothing like 'You're going to get attacked 
by an aardvark' or 'Your boyfriend's going to leave you' or anything like it. It's what you make of it."

Tracy Mullins, residential living housing clerk, said Arefin did not predict events for her future while 
reading the lines on her palm.

"[Palm reading is] basically talking about your traits and things about you, and a lot of the things she 
did tell me about myself were true," Mullins said.

One of the things Arefin told her was that she was very independent. Arefin thought this was a 
weakness in the cards.

"I'm very independent to the point where I'm insanely independent," Mullins said. "But you know, 
you could say that about anybody."

Arefin also doubted the reality behind palm reading.

"Most of the people [whose palms I read] know that it's not real. They don't really believe in it," 
Arefin said. "Nobody takes it seriously, and I don't take it seriously either."

After having her cards read a few times, senior Sarah Rutherford described the consistency of the 
predictions.

"Sometimes it does fit," Rutherford said. "So, you're kind of like, 'wow.' But it's not creepy. It's not 
like there's any kind of mystic power going on. It's more of a coincidence."

Rose had suspicions about how well tarot cards worked, despite her involvement with them.

"As much as I don't believe that it's magic, sometimes it's very eerie," Rose said. "It's like the Ouija 
board. In the commercial, the people were like, 'Oh my God, this isn't real. But wait, are you moving 
it?' It's kind of like that. I mean, there's definitely something bizarro going on."

"[Palm reading is] basically talking about your traits and things about you, and a lot of the things she 
did tell about myself were true."-Tracy Mullins, residential living housing clerk

ABOVE: Senior Sabira Arefin reads senior Jill Meyer's palm. Palmreading involved examining the 
details of the lines on the hand and the shape of the palm to interpret someone's life.

PHOT BY RENEE HELLEBUSCH

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Important Affairs
Garry Gordon explains his job
By Peggy Amor 
Advertising Manager

Garry Gordon, vice president for academic affairs -- his name and office appeared on countless 
forms and awards, from withdrawal slips to GPA honor lists. Few students, however, had a clear idea 
of what Gordon's office actually did.

"I think a lot of people misperceive what happens with the vice president and the office," Gordon 
said. "I think that sometimes they believe that everything that happens to them somehow is caused 
by this office, and that's not the case."

Gordon's office handled student issues with classes, professors and grades, but that was not its sole 
function. A long list of responsibilities and activities fell under Gordon's domain, including 
scheduling classes, increasing enrollment and retention, producing course catalogs, managing staff 
and overseeing faculty senate.

"A lot of people answer to him," said Debbie Schertzer, secretary to the vice president for academic 
affairs.

Biweekly meetings with the division heads were a regular event for Gordon.

"We discuss issues that are of importance to the academic affairs side of the University," said Heinz 
Woehlk, language and literature division head. "[Things] such as keeping in mind that the reason we 
are all here is for the students."

Gordon spent a lot of time working with division heads on issues like having enough seats in Liberal 
Studies Program courses and building a team atmosphere among division heads. Sharing 
information and building trust were key parts of the relationship between division heads and 
Gordon's office.

Gordon said he spent most of his time discussing and working with people during meetings to help 
fulfill the University's mission of high academic standards in a liberal studies environment.

He also spent a great deal of time corresponding with people. He received between 100 and 200 e-
mails each day during peak times, such as the beginning and end of a semester.

"My job is 99.9 percent people," Gordon said.

Gordon accepted a faculty position at the University in 1982 and worked in the art department until 
January 1997 when he took over the vice president for academic affair's office.

Gordon, with so many responsabilities, said he often missed interacting with the students.
"That's the one thing that I probably miss most about teaching," Gordon said.

The office's major projects were the budget for academic affairs and hiring both the faculty and 
support-staff departments.

"The most important thing that I do is participate in hiring faculty," Gordon said. "This is the direct 
link I have in supporting students."

Overall, Gordon enjoyed his job as an academic affairs leader, and others thought he did it well.

"He is very supportive of the jobs that division heads do and is very much in tune with the needs of 
the various academic areas of his office," Woehlk said.

Photo by Kim Dickinson

ABOVE: Sophomore Roger Meissen and Garry Gordon, vice president for academic affairs, discuss 
"Rural and Urban Land Use Views" at the Great Conversation. This event allowed students to 
interact with faculty outside the classroom.

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SENIORS

Sarah Rutherford Cape Girardeau, Mo.
Meaghan Ryan St. Louis, Mo.
Maria Samayoa Hazelwood, Mo.
Em Sanger St. Joseph, Mo.
Jennifer Schellman St. Thomas, Mo.

Melissa Schierman Dittmer,  Mo.
Eve Schlenk St. Louis, Mo.
Elizabeth Schmidt Collinsville, Ill.
Jessica Schmidt Raymore, Ill.
Jessica Schmitz Linn, Mo.

Anne Schonhardt Manchester, Mo.
Dan Sem Plymouth, Minn.
Mary Shain Joliet, Ill.
Mandy Sheets St. Charles, Mo.
Kristen Shelver Pearland, Texas

Morgan Silvey St. Peters, Mo.
Ashley Smith Kansas City, Mo.
Erin Smith Bettendorf, Iowa
Jennifer Smith Clarksville, Mo.
Mackenzie Smith Pleasant Hill, Mo.

Ali Soderholm Mankato, Minn.
Philip Spear Kansas City, Mo.
Matt Spencer St. Louis, Mo.
Sarah Spies St. Louis, Mo.
Sarah St. John Excelsior Springs, Mo.

Ben Stewart University City, Mo.
Ryan Stewart University	City, Mo.
Siobhan Stone Florissant, Mo.
Katie Storms Kansas City, Mo.
Sarah Teague Union, Mo.

Damon Thayer Hannibal, Mo.
Justin Thomas Washington, Mo.
Laura Thomas Sparta, Ill.
Daniel Thompson Kirksville, Mo.
Tiffany Tiller St. Joseph, Mo.

Marc Tower Kansas City, Mo.
Khang Tran Hochiminh, Vietnam
Natasha Truitt Kirksville, Mo.
Sarah Trump Kearney, Mo.
Mei Tung Peoria, Ill.

Chris Turner Dexter, Mo.
Johnny Vines Dexter, Mo.
Melody Von Engelin Boonville, Mo.
Kristin Walstrom Blue Springs, Mo.
Christopher Wang St. Louis, Mo.

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Confronting Graduation
Seniors stress about the future
By Liz Krah 
Contributing Writer

Graduating seniors faced many decisions before receiving their diplomas. Whether searching for a 
job or going to graduate school, graduation meant moving into the real world.

Truman State University, however, required students to complete a series of tasks to graduate. 
Requirements included applications, senior seminars, senior tests and a senior portfolio.

Balancing senior requirements with regular coursework was a challenge, and graduating seniors 
handled their final year at the University in many ways.

Senior Ryan White said he balanced his time between studying and enjoying the company of his 
friends and fraternity brothers.

"My last semester I will only have about 12 hours, so I'll probably just unwind and hang out," White 
said.

White also tried to get ahead on the job search.

"I knew some people that graduated [May 2003] and spent all summer trying to find a job," White 
said. "I want to get a head start on it because I don't want that to happen to me."

Many students worried about finding a job in the poor economy. Senior Jennifer Starbuck wanted to 
work for a government agency after graduation.

"Many jobs have been cut and will probably continue to be cut," Starbuck said. "That has made it 
somewhat discouraging when looking for a job."

Going to graduate school was one way to postpone the dreadful job hunt. Many students decided to 
further their education, which meant staying in school for a few more years.

Senior Shawna Cooper said graduate school was her next move.

"I plan on being in school for another five to six years so I can get my Ph.D. and possibly go into 
teaching," Cooper said. "Hopefully, by then, the economy will be better."

Some seniors were still unsure of what to do next. Senior Morgan Moody said he was not sure 
whether he would go to graduate school immediately after graduation or not.

"I'm going to go ahead and take the required tests, but I don't want to look ahead too far," Moody 
said. "I want to focus on finishing this year."

Moody put off taking his Junior Interdisciplinary Seminar and also took a full schedule of biology and 
chemistry classes. He did not let the work load stress him out, though.

"Each year you think, 'These are the hardest classes I could possibly take,' and each year you mature 
a little more, work a little harder and know it's nothing you can't handle," Moody said.

Each year you think, 'These are the hardest classes I could possibly take,' and each year you mature 
a little more, work a little harder and know it's nothing you can't handle, -senior Morgan Moody

ABOVE: Senior Alaina Wyatt refers to the general catalog while completing her graduation 
application. Graduation applications were due on Sept. 12,2003. for May 2004 graduates.

Photo by Brandi Moeller

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Narissa Webber Jefferson City, Mo.
Melissa White Fulton, Mo.
Heather Wickham St. Louis, Mo.
Rachel Wilde Hamilton, Ill.
James Wilsford Kirksville, Mo.

Courtnie Wilson Willowbrook, Ill.
Matthew Wilson Independence, Mo.
Karyl Winkler High Ridge, Mo.
Patricia Wojtach Twin Lakes, Wis.
Amanda Wolf Thompson, Mo.

Alaina Wyatt Macon, Mo.
Dean Yzon Kansas City, Mo
Anne Zager Webster Grove, Mo.
Kimberly Zamastil Rochelle, Ill.
Adrienne Zeiter Fenton, Mo.

Yihong Zeng Kirksville, Mo.
Leah Zidon Bondurant, Iowa

Ann A-Wobil Kirksville, Mo.
Emenyedu Adovor Accra, Ghana
Carissa Allen Promise City, Iowa
Lauren Allen Kirksville, Mo.
Melissa Allen Promise City, Iowa

Stephanie Amick Jefferson City, Mo.
Dhara Amin Missouri City, Texas
Peggy Amor Prairie Village, Kan.
Christy Anderson St. Louis, Mo.
Julie Anderson DeKalb, Ill.

Trent Anderson Rockford, Ill.
Ejikemenwa Anih Mushin,	Nigeria
Aaron Armstrong Helena,	Mo.
Allison Atterberry Kirksville,	Mo.
Jennifer Aubuchon O'Fallon, Mo.

Dustin Barnes Gurnee,Ill.
Kelly Bauer Freeburg, Mo.
Stacey Berger St. Louis, Mo.
Jean Bilger St. Louis, Mo.
Nicole Birdsill DeSoto,	Mo.

Anton Bogdanov Clifton Hill, Mo.
Liana Boone Chesterfield, Mo.
Angela Brinker Florissant, Mo.
Kurt Brockman Springfield, Mo.
Chelsea Brophy Kirksville, Mo.

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JUNIORS

Richard Caballero Lake Zurich, Ill.
Justin Cardwell Holts Summit, Mo.
Carol Carlson Longmont,	Colo.
Theodore Carnahan Manchester, Mo.
Brandon Collins Langsing, Mich.

Sarah Cooper Strafford, Mo.
Amy Coskey New Hampton, Mo.
Alisha Dalsted Brookings, S.D.
Katy Davis Davenport, Iowa
Emily Debert Marshall, Mo.

Brennan Delaney Oregon, Mo.
Kimberly Dickinson DeSoto, Mo.
Russell Disbro Florissant, Mo.
Becky Dodd St. Louis, Mo.
Sarah Doedli Belleville, Ill.

Erin Donohue St Louis, Mo.
Jennifer Drake St. Louis, Mo.
Suzanne Dusek  Mt. Prospect, Ill.
John Eddy  Golden, Ill.
Ame Esangbedo Kirksville, Mo.

Whitney Fancher Springfield, Mo. 
Lisa Farley Bloomington, Ill.
Colleen Farquhar Ballwin, Mo.
Lisa Farrington Bloomington, Ill.
Jennifer Finley St. Joseph, Mo.

Holly Fletchall Kirksville, Mo.
Jessica L Ford St. Joseph, Mo.
Kevin Frazier St. Louis, Mo.
Elizabeth Gentry Hannibal, Mo.
Austin George Wichita,	Kan.

Matthew Georges Washington, Mo.
Tiana Gericke St. Louis, Mo.
Halleh Ghodrati Florrisant, Mo.
Samantha Gilbert Knob Noster, Mo.
Adam Glick Platte City, Mo.

Christine Gray Winfield, ID.
LaTrisha Gunn Kansas City, Mo.
Kristina Haas Rolla, Mo.
Michelle Hagen Kansas City, Mo.
Ryan Hager Chillicothe, Mo.

Kimesha Hammond St. Louis, Mo.
Steve Hankins Lee's Summit, Mo.
Ashley Hanson Marengo, Ill.
Kyle Harms Columbia, Mo.
Audra Harrold Gladstone, Mo.

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Danielle Hartle Omaha, Neb.
Amy Hartmann St. Louis, Mo.
Kara Hartwig Lee's Summit, Mo.
Fatima Hasan Kirksville, Mo.
Erin Haslag Rolla, Mo.

Nicole Hatchet St. Peters, Mo.
Justin Hawkins St. Louis, Mo.
Sarah Heerboth Holts Summit, Mo.
Arthur Henderson Holts Summit, Mo.
Valerie Hentges Freeburg, Mo.

No Cooking Required
Off-campus students find benefits in meal plans
By Jenna Keeven 
Staff Writer

Some freshmen longed to live off campus to avoid eating cafeteria food. However, when the time 
came to do their own cooking off campus, some headed right back to the residential dining halls.

Some students, like junior Brennan Delaney found meal plans to be convenient. His favorite meals 
were bacon, lettuce and tomato days and the omelet bar on the weekends. Delaney found it easier 
to go to the dining halls than to cook because of his rugby schedule.

"I play rugby, and when I get off practice, I am pretty tired, and I don't want to cook anything," 
Delaney said.

Eating in the cafeteria was also a social event. Upperclassmen liked to socialize in the dining hall 
with other students they did not see as often because they did not live in the residence halls 
anymore.

"It reminds me of my first couple of years, to be back around the old dorm every once in a while," 
senior Ty Fagan said. "I also really like how you can eat as much as you want."

Fagan enjoyed the vegetarian meals and frequently ate in the Ryle Hall cafeteria where he had lived 
his first two years as a student.

The ease of dining hall life did not just entice the nostalgic, though.

"It's easy [to go to the cafeteria]," senior Shawn Guethle said. "I don't have to cook for myself, and I 
like to sit and talk to people too."

Most upperclassmen did not eat all meals in the cafeteria -- they sometimes attempted to cook 
breakfast and dinner. Students, however, had a loose definition of cooking.

"I make food a lot, but I wouldn't call it cooking," Fagan said. "I call it more of taking it out of the 
package."

He also said his standards were pretty low, so he enjoyed almost everything. Some items became 
redundant, though.

"With so many days of Blimpies in a row, it kind of becomes disgusting," Fagan said.

There was some dining hall food that the upperclassmen did not enjoy.

"If I have to ask what it is, it's not good," Delaney said.

All off-campus students could purchase a meal plan from Sodexho Food Services for $825 per 
semester. This provided 175 block meals and $100 for flexible spending at any food-service location 
on campus.

Photo by Marg Harman

Juniors Brennan Delaney and Ian Lynam dine in the Centennial Hall cafeteria. Students also had the 
option to purchase Bonus Bucks, which were additional dollars that students could use
toward meals.

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Teaching Class for Cash
Student teachers reap benefits
By Amy Deis 
Staff Writer

The cost of tuition often overwhelmed many graduate students. Therefore, several chose to make 
some extra cash by teaching undergraduate classes. These students found teaching one class a week 
highly beneficial.

Students received an application for student teaching when they applied for acceptance into 
graduate programs. Key elements to acquiring a graduate teaching/research assistantship were 
earning good grades, being highly involved in school activities and being overall good students.

"I think those things helped me when the faculty and staff got together to choose their graduate 
students," graduate student Chad Epps said.

Perhaps the greatest benefit the GTRAs received for teaching was a University-paid $5,000 stipend 
and up to 18 hours of credit per year. The money was helpful, but graduate students received more 
than material benefits.

"[Teaching has] given me a lot more confidence that I do really know what I learned for the past five 
years," graduate student Kim Kenny said. "I do know a lot more than I think."

GTRAs, like other professors, made their own lesson plans. Fortunately, many professors were 
available to offer the GTRAs advice.

"We were given guidelines about how much time to spend on each topic and all the chapters we 
should cover," graduate student Lauren Rea said. "All the [professors were] willing to give ideas. 
Everyone's been very helpful."

The GTRAs also had to plan time to study for their own classes.

"Yes, it's a balancing act," Rea said. "You learn timemanagement skills very quickly, very well."

Epps said teaching and going to class added a lot of extra hours to his weekly schedule.

"Taking graduate classes as well as being prepared to teach a class Monday, Wednesday and Friday 
creates a lot of work," Epps said.

Most GTRAs enjoyed teaching students a few years younger than them.

"It was a little awkward in the beginning," Kenny said. "It's actually kind of comforting feeling that 
[the students] are on the same level, so when I'm tired or stressing out about having a lot to do, 
they can relate." 

Although most graduate students agreed teaching was rewarding and prepared them for 
employment after college, some did not want to plunge into a teaching career.

"Probably not as a career because it doesn't pay enough," Epps said. "It's really fun, though, sharing 
your knowledge with [students] and trying to help them progress in their career at this stage of the 
game."

"[Teaching has] given me a lot more confidence that I do really know what I've learned for the past 
five years.-graduate student Kim Kenny

ABOVE: Graduate student Chad Epps reviews with his Accounting 211 class before an exam. GTRAs 
received a faculty parking decal, home-intemet access and 15 percent off at the University 
Bookstore in addition to their $5,000 stipend.

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Vanessa Hernandez Stone Park, Ill.
Ryan-Niko Hickman Chicago, Ill.
Alexander Horowitz Columbia, Mo.
Candice Hoskins Grandview, Mo.
Makoto Hotta Nagano, Japan

Rajani Hyoju Kathmandu, Nepal
Katy Igel Florissant, Mo.
Ene Igoche Kaduna, Nigeria
Oseyi Ikuenobe Delta State, Nigeria
Shawna Jackson Kirksville, Mo.

David Johnson Kansas City, Mo.
Joshua Johnson Blandinsville, Ill.
Katie Johnson St. Charles, Mo.
Steve Jones St. Louis, Mo.
Kathryn Kavanaugh Manchester, Mo.

Audrey Keith St. Joseph, Mo.
Jennifer Kempfer Clarksburg, Mo.
Il Kim St. Peters, Mo.
Jonathan Klassing Metamora, Ill.
Hillary Klofkorn Kirksville, Mo.

Allison Koebbe St. Louis, Mo.
Bethany Kroeger Snellsburg, Iowa
Gail Kulczewski Monmouth, Ill.
Monica Kwiatek Arlington Heights, Ill.
Theresa Larson Springfield, Ill.

Micaela Leverenz Sioux Falls, S.D.
Colin Lewis Chesterfield, Mo
Staci Lewis Camdenton, Mo.
Brooke Liles West Fork, Ark.
Pshyrah Madge Raytown,	Mo.

Michael Malone Jr St. Louis, Mo.
Tiffany Marchbanks St. Charles, Mo.
Jamie Martin Perryville, Mo.
Salena Mathurin Fort Campbell, Ky.
Matt Maxfield St. Louis, Mo.

Alison Mayer Kansas City, Mo.
Maggie Mayhan Holts Summit, Mo.
Ken Mayo St. Charles, Ill.
Kari McClernon Springfield, Ill.
Alexis McGeahy Fort Riley, Kan.

Eliza McKay Webster Groves, Mo.
Luis Meggo Kirksville, Mo.
Lindsey Mentel Blue Springs, Mo.
Tammy Merline Minasha, Wis.
Sara Meulendyke Leawood, Kan.

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JUNIORS

Jennifer Miller Kirksville, Mo.
Sarah Miller Quincy, Ill.
Rachel Moore Lawson, Mo.
Rebecca Moore Fredericktown, Mo.
Christy Morgan Keokuk, Iowa

Justin Moses Springfield, Ill.
Brittany Muck Lincoln, Ill.
Grant Mulkey Warrensburg, Mo.
Kelly Muncy Chesterfield, Mo.
Shaina Murray St. Louis, Mo.

Adam Mutz Quincy, Ill.
Mary Nakai Webster Groves, Mo.
Brad Neathery Perryville, Mo.
Truc Nguyen Baria, Bangladesh
Melissa Nicol Monmouth, Ill.

Tommy Norman Jefferson City, Mo.
Briana O'Sullivan Leawood, Kan.
Rachel Ohmer St. Louis, Mo.
Stacy Ortmann Madrid, Iowa
Veronica Ory Naperville, Ill.

William Overson St. Charles, Mo.
April Owens Belton, Mo.
Crystal Paddock Campbell, Mo.
Amanda Parke Machesney Park, Ill.
Abigail Peters Ballwin, Mo.

Lisa Phelan Omaha, Neb.
Joseph Pini St. Charles, Mo.
Christopher Pivirotto St. Louis, Mo.
Alisha Raby Lee's Summit, Mo.
Biplaw Rai Kathmandu, Nepal

Sasha Rassi Des Peres, Mo.
Jennifer Reesor O'Fallon, Mo.
Sarah Renshaw Pevely,	Mo.
Joel Reschly Kirksville, Mo.
Patience Rhodes St. Louis, Mo.

Sherry Ritter St. Genevieve, Mo.
Amanda Romine Kirksville, Mo.
Amanda Ross St. Joseph, Mo.
Todd Ross Ballwin, Mo.
Elyse Ruckenbrod St. Louis, Mo.

Brooke-Nicole Ruffin Florissant, Mo.
Spondon Saha West Calcutta, India
Thomas Salt Kirksville, Mo.
Brian Santos Glendale	Heights, Ill.
Sarah Schack Creve Coeur, Mo.

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Full Homes, Full Hearts
Students find benefits with large families
By Jill Kasparie 
Staff Writer

Students looked to quiet weekends at home for time away from roommates and the vigor of class. 
Not all students found peace at home, however. Some Truman State University students came from 
enormous families with active, noisy households.

Having numerous brothers and sisters often affected an individual's family life. Senior Richard 
Goering had 12 siblings to share his experiences with and knew firsthand what it was like to live in a 
large household. Goering said living with his family definitely had advantages. He always had 
someone to talk to, someone to help with schoolwork and someone that came before him who 
would know what to do in any given situation. Goering saw disadvantages as well, such as not 
having as many material possessions growing up. However, he enjoyed the diversity of his large 
family.

"I like how unique each of my siblings is," Goering said. "We're a very diverse family."

He said he did not think he would like his family as much if it were smaller. Goering said his parents 
loved kids and thought the world would be a better place if they had a good family, so his parents 
did their part.

Senior Diana Steger also loved living in a large family. She shared her space with nine other people. 
Her siblings ranged in age from three to 26. She said it was hard to pay attention to everyone, 
especially her younger siblings, whom her parents adopted from Romania.

"At the dinner table, when Julia starts talking, it is hard to sit down and listen to what she says 
because to us, it is not that important," Steger said. "It is just a long, drawn-out story."

Steger said the worst thing about having a large family was not having an automatic dishwasher for 
several years.

"I hate cleaning up after dinner," Steger said.

Freshman Sasha Aldrich was the oldest child in her family of 10.

"After the fifth one, every other child after that wasn't a big deal," Aldrich said. "I don't feel like it is 
a big family."

Aldrich said she always had someone to play with growing up, but getting away from her family 
during college was liberating. She had looked forward to Family Day, though, because her parents 
and three youngest s came to visit.

Junior Erin Schwend, the oldest of 10 children, did not move far away from her family, which lived in 
Kirksville.

Schwend's parents liked to stay involved in her college life by meeting her friends.

"Once or twice a month we have a bunch of people over for dinner at my parents' house," Schwend 
said.

Being the oldest was a challenge for Schwend, but she enjoyed her family.

"[I love] being able to share life with 11 other people and growing older together," she said.

Large families were not a problem for many students, who did not consider themselves different 
from others.

"I like how unique each of my siblings is. We're a very diverse family." -senior Richard Goering

Photo Submitted

ABOVE: Senior Richard Goering (left) and his family wait in line at Upward Bound Family Day at 
Central College (Pella, Iowa). Goering said it was often hard for his family, with 13 children, to gather 
at one time.

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Rebecca Schaefer Parkville, Mo.
Thomas Schairer La Jolla, Calif.
Lindsay Scheitlin Sperry, Iowa
Rachel Scheperle Jefferson City, Mo.
Mirjam Schnabel Gurnee,	Ill.

Lauren Schulte St. Louis, Mo.
Cassandra Scott Chicago, Ill.
Lisa Sieren Ottumwa, Iowa
Brenna Silvey Hamilton, Mo.
Kari Skillman Sioux Falls, S.D.

JUNIORS

By a Different Name
Identities are revealed through student nicknames
By Kelly Kasparie 
Staff Writer

Coming to Truman State University for many students meant an end to familiar nicknames. Some 
nicknames, however, managed to stick.

Some students said they received their nickname from friends, relatives and events in life. Most 
originated in hometowns or schools.

Some of sophomore Marie Ireland's close friends on campus called her "Goosh." Her grandparents 
called her "Bagoosh" throughout her childhood years. She was talking in a lounge in Ryle Hall during 
her freshman year one day, and the topic of nicknames surfaced. Ireland told her friend her 
grandparents called her "Bagoosh," but her friend heard "Magoosh."

"I told her my name was Bagoosh with a B-A, but she heard 'Magoosh,' and it stuck,"
Ireland said.

Ireland's nickname became shortened over time from "Magoosh" to "Goosh." Her close friends at 
the University eventually used it interchangeably with her real name.

Sophomore Christina Mills had a nickname that the majority of people in her high school knew.

A high school friend gave her the name "Chubs." Mills, the smallest girl in her class, had to read the 
character of the portly girl in "The Crucible" during her advanced English class in high school.

"[My English class] thought it was quite funny that the skinniest girl in class got the 'biggest' part in 
the play," Mills said.

She had been known as Chubs ever since.

"I'm sure I will be known by that for the rest of my life," Mills said.

Not everyone had an original name. Some people borrowed nicknames from products. Sophomore 
Matthew Doellman's Boy Scout friends at home knew him as "Spam."

"It all goes back to when I was searching through my closet when I moved downstairs as a kid and 
found an old shirt that said 'Spam' on it," Doellman said.

His Boy Scout friends started calling him "Spam" when he wore the royal blue shirt around his 
hometown and to camp. He also knew all the ingredients in Spam, as well as where and when it was 
invented.

University students had some pretty unusual nicknames, but they did not seem to mind them.

"I've grown to like it," Mills said. "It's a term of endearment, I guess."

PHOTO BY MARC HARMAN

LEFT: Sophomore Theresa Roberts leaves a message on sophomore Christy Mills' dry-erase board. 
Nicknames were found on door decorations and t-shirts all over campus.

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JUNIORS

Stacey Smith Marshall, Mo.
Stephanie Smith Naperville, Ill.
Abby Souders Rosemount,	Minn.
Olumuyiwa Sowunmi Herndon, Va.
Beth Spinney St. Charles, Mo.

Melinda Starbuck Kansas City, Mo.
Sarah Starnes Edina, Mo.
Alison Steel St. Charles, Mo.
Holly Stephens Gaylord, Mich
Karyn Stewart Chicago, Ill.

Melissa Storms Kansas City, Mo.
Brandy Stubbs Kirksville, Mo.
Monica Stutz Wildwood, Mo.
Debra Sullentrup St Charles, Mo.
Stephanie Sullivan Manchester, Mo.

Matthew Sunn Kirksville, Mo.
Kenneth Susman St. Louis, Mo.
Ria Sutrisno Jakarta, Indonesia
Kate Sutter Lebanon, Mo.
Mackenzie Taylor Stuart, Neb.

Marsha Teater Centerville, Iowa
Kibrom Tewolde Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Natalie Trent Kansas City, Mo.
LisaTuggle LaPlata, Mo.
Almas Tulepov Atyzou, Kazakhstan

Hilary Turner Overland Park, Kan.
Andy Uecker Laredo, Texas
Anna Uhlrich Raytown, Mo.
Stephan Van Ginhoven San Jose, Calif.
Theresa Veile Jefferson City, Mo.

Alan Venneman Kearney, Mo.
Kelly Vogel Strasburg, Ill.
Mark Vogel Pleasant Hill, Mo.
Olivia Walter Macon, Mo.
Crystal Warren New London, Mo.

Alyssa Warrick Rogersville, Mo.
Jason Weber Jefferson City, Mo.
Janice Weddle Mount Ayr, Iowa
Eric Werly Bonner Springs, Kan.
Laura Whitted Schaumburg, Ill.

Amy Williams Nevada, Mo.
Ryan Woods Boise, Idaho
Elaine Wright Springfield, Ill.
Olga Yermolenko Columbia, Mo.
Chi-Wai Yuen Hong Kong,	China

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Making SOIL Home
Students gain life experiences by living on a farm
By Denise Hufford 
Contributing Writer

Some students would have to look twice if a bull ran past their window, but those living at the 
Science Outdoor Instructional Laboratory, formerly the University Farm, would just add the task of 
corralling a runaway bull to their "to do" list.

Most Truman State University students had scholarship jobs that required computer work or filing, 
but five students received free housing and utilities while living at the SOIL in exchange for working 
10.5 hours a week, plus weekends and holidays. Common chores included feeding the cows and 
horses, cleaning the stalls, repairing tractors, bailing hay and, of course, corralling the occasional 
loose bull.

Senior Jason Peecher lived at the SOIL, located on the corner of LaHarpe and Boundary Streets, for 
two years. He worked full time during summer 2002 after a friend told him the SOIL manager was 
looking for help. Peecher said living far from campus was one of the advantages of living at the SOIL.

"I love living out here," Peecher said. "I grew up on a farm, so it's more like living at home. It gives 
you a chance to get away from school."

The required physical work was not a problem for Peecher.

"It's a good stress reliever and a good workout," Peecher said.

Senior Michelle Pinney lived at the SOIL during her senior year. She said living there was fun, and 
she did not mind the work.

"It's quieter, more peaceful here," Pinney said. "It's a really good stress reliever."

Students at the SOIL received their own rooms in a duplex. Women lived on one side, and men lived 
on the other side. Peecher was the student adviser and received his own bathroom. SOIL residents 
also had a kitchen, a recreation room, and a washer and dryer.

Pinney said she could not resist the appeal of free room and board. She was also a biology, pre-
veterinary major who wanted to work with large animals. Pinney thought living at the SOIL would be 
a good opportunity for her.

"I'm going to be in big debt after school, and I had no experience with cattle," Pinney said.

Peecher and Pinney said another advantage of living at the SOIL was the availability of parking 
spaces. SOIL residents received reserved parking spaces behind their duplex.

Students said living at the SOIL also had its disadvantages, despite the many perks. The SOIL did not 
have cable television or high-speed Internet, unlike residence halls, and students were not within 
walking distance of campus. They also said that staying at the SOIL during holidays and weekends 
was somewhat of a disadvantage.

Pinney said a typical day for a student at the SOIL involved getting up around 6:45 a.m., doing the 
morning chores -- feeding the horses and checking on the cattle -- going to class from 8:30 a.m. until 
2:30 p.m., coming back to the SOIL to do odd jobs like moving cattle and horses to different 
pastures, taking trash out of the barns, weeding and painting, and then feeding the horses and 
cattle again around 3:30 p.m. SOIL students spent the rest of the evening eating dinner and doing 
homework.

It might seem that the SOIL students' academic studies and social life would suffer with such a 
packed schedule, but both Pinney and Peecher said that was not the case.

"I'm in [Alpha Gamma Rho], which helps," Peecher said. "Plus, you get to meet a lot of people 
because you work with them."

SOIL manager Bill Kuntz said that living on the farm was a good opportunity for anyone.

"You get to be outdoors and be off campus," Kuntz said. "It's a lot of fun, and you get to work with 
animals."

Kuntz said that students from all disciplines could live at the SOIL. Students just had to be in their 
second year of school and be a full-time student. Kuntz also recommended having some farm 
experience.

I love living out here. I grew up on a farm, so it's more like living at home. It gives you a chance to 
get away from school.-senior Jason Peecher

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Photo by Laura Blakey

LEFT: Sophomore Landon Gillam returns a horse to the stable. SOIL students rode horses at least 
once a day for about one hour.

ABOVE: Senior Michelle Pinney trains a horse, Fury, at the SOIL. Students trained horses until they 
were ready to ride.

PHOTO BY LAURA BLAKEY

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Sophomores

Thierry Yungenge Lincoln University, Pa.
Catherine Zivnuska St. Louis, Mo.

David Ackiss Joplin, Mo.
Leigh Albright St. Louis, Mo.
Michelle Alford O'Fallon, Ill.
Erik Anderson Bemidji, Minn.
Jennifer Anderson Columbia, Mo.

Mary Anderson  Lenexa, Kan.
Shannan Andersen  Sioux Falls, S.D.
Rafael Andrade Monterrey, Mexico
Krista Anthonopoulas Arnold, Mo.
Brenda Appleby Hazelwood, Mo.

Sarah Armstrong Metamora, Ill.
Jessica Arndt Chesterfield, Mo.
Tremayne Battle Chicago, Ill.
Sara Bear Eklon, Mo.
Melanie Bettis Overland Park, Kan.

Nicholas Beydler Savannah, Mo.
Heidi Blackburn Columbus, Neb.
Sarah Blackwell Maryland Heights, Mo.
Lauren Blanton Cape Girardeau, Mo.
Paul Blessing St. Louis, Mo.

Lainie Bohnsack Cape Girardeau, Mo.
Bobbi Benham  St. Louis, Mo.
Joe Bredehoft Winfield, Kan.
Jeremy Brinning  Centerville, Mo.
Stephen Broadbent Moscow Mills, Mo.

Katherine Bross Palmyra, Mo.
Andrea Brown Frankford,	Mo.
Kira Buckingham O'Fallon, Ill.
Jonathon Bums Florissant, Mo.
Marisa Buder Parkville, Mo.

Michelle Byington DeSoto, Mo.
Amber Byrd St. Louis, Mo.
Erin Cahill O'Fallon, Mo.
Elizabeth Carrington St. Joseph, Mo.
Kristen Carson Independence, Mo.

Shannon Carter  Chicago, Ill.
Eric Cawthon Quincy, Ill.
Nathan Chambers Nixa, Mo.
Sarah Chames Lawrence, Kan. 
Cathy Clark Kansas City, Mo.

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Serve Without Motive
Students volunteer their spare time
By Sarah Olinger 
Contributing Writer

Playing Bingo with the elderly, tutoring children at Ray Miller Elementary School and building houses 
with Habitat for Humanity were some of the ways Truman State University students volunteered 
their time.

Junior Emily Sims uncovered a passion for helping others while volunteering in high school, and she 
decided to continue serving at the University.

"Once you start volunteering, it's kind of like a drug," Sims said. "You just want to do more and 
more."

Sims said that she started volunteering at the Family Advocacy Center during her freshman year. She 
then added other service commitments, such as interacting with a local youth through Campus PALs 
and adopting a grandparent at Kirksville Manor Care nursing home.

Sims said the Campus PALs program was one of her favorite service opportunities. She acted as a 
mentor to an underprivileged child once or twice a week through this program.

"My girl didn't have very many opportunities to do fun things," Sims said. "So we would go paddle 
boating at Thousand Hills [State Park], or I'd take her out for milkshakes. Sometimes we just hung 
out at my apartment and played with my guinea pig."

Junior Jennifer Edwardson also enjoyed volunteering with children. Edwardson said she tutored 
children in an after school program at the Family Advocacy Center.

"I wanted to go into teaching, so I thought it would be a good experience," Edwardson said.

Volunteering on an individual basis provided an opportunity to meet people and become involved in 
the community. Edwardson said working at the SERVE Center made her aware of many service 
opportunities on campus and in the community, too.

SERVE Center coordinator Leah Vincent said the center supplied students with service ideas and 
contact numbers for a variety of agencies that needed volunteers.

"There is a wide variety of service opportunities, and students can work with all ages of people," 
Vincent said.

Senior Trevor Marlow said he cleaned out cages and played with animals at the Humane Society.

"I just do it for the animals," Marlow said. "I really have a heart for them."

Junior Jill Guthrie worked with Habitat for Humanity and volunteered at the recycling center.

Guthrie said it proved challenging to balance her schedule, but the rewarding pay-off made it all 
worthwhile. Guthrie also said she preferred serving alone because she did not lose sight of her 
purpose.

"For me, it's not that big of an amount of time," Guthrie said. "It's nothing compared to the amount 
of work we do for classes or the time we spend watching TV. So I just fit it in there somewhere." 

Sims said volunteering made her life fuller.

"It is the only thing that really made me feel good," Sims said. "Volunteering is helping someone else 
and not getting anything out of it except the satisfaction of knowing that you made someone's life 
better."

"Once you start volunteering, it's kind of like a drug. You just want to do more and more." -junior 
Emily Sims

Photo by Emily Randall

ABOVE: Senior Trevor Marlow plays with a puppy at the Kirksville Humane Society. Marlow 
volunteered for the animal shelter one hour each week.

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Transition to a New Life

Juan Carlos Valencia, assistant professor of Spanish, came to the United States from Colombia, 
South America, in 1986.  He felt prepared for American culture but it took some adjustment.

"We watched a lot of TV before coming to the United States, and we were bombarded with the 
American propaganda and products and shows, so you get a pretty good picture of what the 
country's like," Valencia said.

Valencia said he balanced out the lifestyle differences by incorporating certain aspects of Columbian 
culture, mainly cuisiine, into his American life.

"Every week I cook Colombian food for my family," Valencia said. "Different soups and beans - my 
kids love it."

Valencia, having kept his heritage alive in the United States, found it hard to keep in touch with old 
acquaintaces from his native country.

"The problem is that I don;t go to Colombia," Valencia said.  "I have been there for a total of 21 days 
since I left ... The new technology ... is nice.  I'm actually more informed about what's going on in 
Colombia than some relatives I have down there."

Valencia was proud of his heritage. but he also enjoyed American life.  Claiming one lifestyle or the 
other, he said, would be impossible.

"After being in the United States for so long, I still feel like a Colombian," Valencia said.  "It's strange 
because I don't always feel like I'm American, but when I go back to Colombia, I don't feel like I'm 
Colombian because so much has changed."

ABOVE: Senior Allison Gaston and Juan Carlos Valencia, assistant professor of Spanish, play a card 
game called Loteria.  The Spanish Club hosted events to familiarize students with hispanic culture

Photo Submitted

Indian Traditions

Ramesh Rao, associate professor of communication, came to the United States from India in 1985.

"I was working as a copy editor for one of the newspapers in India, and it was almost by chance, by 
accident," Rao said. "When I was at journalism school, one of my friends whose brother was in 
America knew about higher education and she suggested I get my Ph.D. here."

Rao was 28 when he made the trip to pursue his Ph.D. at Michigan State University (East Lancing). 
Rao said the cultural transition was not easy to make, regardless of his situation.

"Just the physical stuff," Rao said. "Everything from traffic and being on the wrong side of the road 
to adjustments like food. It was all very new to me." 

Being in a new country, however, did not mean Rao had to abandon his Indian culture.

"I am a Hindu, and I am able to pray each day and also observe the festivals," Rao said. "And in 
terms of language ... my wife and I are from the same state in India, and we speak the same 
language, so we are able to practice that here as well."

Photo Submitted

ABOVE: Ramesh Rao, associate professor of communication, performs a Hindu ritual for his son, 
Sudhanva's, birthday. The ritual was to help Sudhanva live a long, healthy life. 

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Bringing Culture Home
University professors adjusts to American life
By Johnny Vines 
Copy Editor

Truman State University took pride in being culturally diverse and continually tried to expand on 
that. The diversity did not come solely from students, however. The University employed many 
professors from other countries in 2003-2004. Each shared a common bond, but no two experiences 
were exactly alike. Each professor had a unique experience.

Each story began with memories of first stepping on United States soil. Andrew Klyukovski, assistant 
professor of communication, came to the United States from Russia in 1993. He viewed the process 
of becoming an American citizen as one of the hardest parts of his experience.

"It is difficult to a certain degree," Klyukovski said. "There are certain requirements for 
independence, lots of specific things, so that was a challenge."

Other professors saw the task of fitting in to be the most difficult challenge.

Sharon Squires, visiting assistant professor of sociology, came in 1967 from Barbados, an English-
speaking country in the Caribbean. Squires said she came with her family to take advantage of the 
opportunities in the United States.

"Since [I came when] I was a child, I think it was a lot easier," Squires said. "I had a heavy accent ... 
so I think the adjustment came in trying to communicate and interact with the other kids, but it 
wasn't the same as coming over as an adult and having to try to adapt." 

Regardless of where non-native professors came from or how they adapted to American life, all 
found the task of leaving loved ones behind difficult.

Sana Camara, assistant professor of French, came to the United States from Senegal, Africa, in 1986. 
He said the feeling of being alone in a foreign country was almost overwhelming at first.

"It was very, very difficult," Camara said. "The solitude and not being able to get in touch with my 
family or friends was very hard. It was almost too much, but I hung in there, and it really paid off in 
the end."

ABOVE: Vera Piper, assistant professor of Spanish, leads her students on a horseback ride in Costa 
Rica. Piper and the students rode horses on the way to the waterfall, La Fortuna, and to Volcano 
Arenal.

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Sophomores

Sarah Cole Blue Springs, Mo.
Niki Cox Galena, Mo.
Joseph Deidrick Florissant, Mo.
Stephanie Dettmer Hillsboro, Mo.
Rachel DeWilde Perryville, Mo.

Meghan Doherty St. Louis, Mo.
Erin Dohle St. Louis, Mo.
Krystal Dorsey St. Louis, Mo.
Lauren Durand St. Louis, Mo.
Valerie Dwyer St. Charles, Mo.

Uchenna Edeh Emene, Enugu
Meghan Esbenshade Omaha, Neb.
Katherine Eusey Emporia, Kan.
Kathryn Fancher Overland Park, Kan.
Kimberly Ferrell Kansas City, Mo.

Lauren Filla St Charles, Mo. 
Renessa Foronda St. Louis, Mo.
Emily Forsyth Vinton, Iowa
Cassie Fox Springfield, Mo. 
Nicholas Francis Perryville, Mo.

Lauren Frechin Kansas City, Mo.
Megan Galloway Peculiar, Mo.
Hayley Gann DeSoto, Mo.
Kyle Gifford Columbia, Mo.
Adam Gold St. Louis, Mo.

Brandon Gordon South Holland, Ill.
Renee Gordon Florissant, Mo.
Candace Graham Frankford, Mo.
Marcia Gray Hazel Crest, Ill.
Barbara Greenland Wildwood, Mo.

Emily Gregory Jefferson City, Mo.
Emily Griffard St Louis, Mo.
Laurie Hahn St. Peters, Mo.
Anna Halim Cimahi-Bandung, India
Christopher Hamm St. Louis, Mo.

Catherine Happ Mundelein,Ill.
John Hargrove St. Joseph, Mo.
Marc Harman Liberty, Mo.
Megan Harney Oxford, Iowa
Arthur Harrill Richland, Mo.

Keisha Hatcher Blue Springs, Mo.
Lindsey Heiserman Marshalltown, Iowa
Renee Hellebusch St. Louis, Mo.
Emily Hermesmeyer Quincy, Ill.
Elizabeth Hobbs Newton, Kan.

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Early Entrepreneurs
Students start their own businesses
By Peggy Amor 
Advertising Manager

The idea of starting a business while still in school was overwhelming to many students, but for a 
few, it was the natural thing to do.

Some Truman State University students found business ideas in things they were already doing. Old 
baseballs were the launching pad for graduate student Nathan Rueckert's business, the Baseball 
Seams Company. He created small American flags out of the red stitching and white leather of 
baseballs and used swatches of old jerseys for the blue section of the flag.

Rueckert created the first artwork as a spur of the moment idea, and as more and more people 
praised the design, he began to think there could be a demand for his flags in the marketplace.

His next step was to get a copyright and become a licensed business. The Small Business 
Development Center was a place to go on campus to get the paperwork and guidance needed.

"We help people make an informed decision," Glen Giboney, center director said.

The center offered help in all aspects of business from start-up capital to manufacturing problems.

"[The center] just kind of pushed me in the right direction," Rueckert said.

The most common questions brought to the center were about financing.

"The hardest thing is just coming up with money to start anything," senior Ryan Moeller said.

Moeller's company, Mindstryke, started with the savings and sponsorship money the three founders 
received for participating in a cycling race across Iowa.

Mindstryke was in the first stages of approval and development for its Internet-based running and 
cycling apparel company. Moeller, however, was the only college student of the founders.

Research and planning were key aspects of the business process. Learning about the respective 
field, networking and getting advice were good ways to prepare for a new business.

The center emphasized getting as much information as possible about every business decision that 
was made, be it the budget, hiring or sales practices.

Creating a marketing plan was the next step in getting started. Rueckert's plan consisted of setting 
goals and finding a way to meet them. His first goal was to have his products available at the Major 
League Baseball Hall of Fame. Rueckert met this goal within the first year.

Moeller and the Mindstryke staff developed a promotional line of racing accessories like water 
bottles to give away at events in hopes of attracting people to their Web site.

Balancing business and pleasure was one of the hardest parts of being a student and a business 
owner. The student determined the amount of work done.

"It's a considerable portion of time, not only just working on it, but thinking about it constantly," 
Moeller said.

Both Moeller and Rueckert hoped their business would continue after graduation.

"I had a job offer, but I decided to turn that down for now to pursue this full time and see how far it 
can go," Rueckert said.

"The hardest thing is just coming up with money to start anything." -senior Ryan Moeller

ABOVE: Graduate student Nathan Rueckert creates his flag using three baseball covers and jersey 
material. Rueckert produced artwork, T-shirts and prints using his trademark flag.

Photo by Amy Ortega

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Will Work for Money
Students seek University employment for scholarship renewal
By Aimee Gregor 
Contributing Writer

Truman State University offered thousands of scholarships to students each year, but the financial 
aid came with strings attached. Recipients had to complete 75 hours of scholarship work each 
semester in return.

Students fulfilled their scholarship requirements in different ways. Professors used scholarship 
workers to help grade papers, to take office phone calls and even to assist in cleaning science labs.

Donald Kangas, professor of zoology, asked sophomore Lindee Weese to take care of the animals in 
a science lab. Weese enjoyed caring for the animals but did not believe students should have to 
work scholarship hours.

"I'm so busy doing other things," Weese said. "Scholarship hours should be looked at case by case."

Junior Gina Fettig checked student identification cards during open swimming at Pershing 
Natatorium and thought scholarship jobs were unfair.

"We have earned our scholarships already, and we should not have to owe the school for money we 
have already earned," Fettig said.

Other students thought that scholarship hours were worthwhile. Junior Tammy Merline loved her 
job with the athletic department. She kept statistics for the volleyball team and retrieved balls from 
out-of-bounds during soccer games, among other jobs pertaining to the athletic teams. Merline said 
she loved sports and did not mind working scholarship hours.

"I only worked five hours per week, and it is nothing compared to my scholarship," Merline said.

Sophomore Stacy Faerber also thought her job was worthwhile. She answered the lab phone in the 
Speech and Hearing Clinic in Barnett Hall. Faerber hoped to work in communication disorders and 
felt that being in the clinic gave her the chance to learn about the career.

Students had an alternative to scholarship jobs, though. Students who opted not to work their hours 
received 50 percent of their scholarship.

"Even though I didn't like doing my scholarship hours, and even though I thought we already earned 
our scholarship, I still really needed the money, so I did the hours," Fettig said.

Sophomores

ABOVE: Junior Dustin Engels shags a ball during the Regional Volleyball Tournament. Scholarship 
workers for the athletic department worked all athletic events and monitored the athletic weight 
room during the day.

Benjamin Holley Neosho, Mo.
Carissa Holloway St. Peters, Mo.
Jason Hull Fulton, Mo.
Alisher Husanov Slippery Rock, Pa.
Eric Hutchins Winfield, Kan.

Preeti Hyoju Kathmandu, Nepal
Diane Igoche Kaduna, Nigeria
Marie Ireland St. Louis, Mo.
Christine Janson Waterloo, Ill.
Sucheta Jawalkar Mumbai, India

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SOPHOMORES

Matthew Johnson St. Louis, Mo.
Corey Johnston Packwood, Iowa
Kristen Jones Kansas City, Mo.
Talicia Jones Independence, Mo.
Clarissa Kaehlert Bloomingdale, IlI.

Jacquelyn Keely Holts Summit, Mo.
Amanda Keener Duluth, Minn.
Kathryn Kelly Lee's Summit, Mo.
Lindsay Kempker Fulton,	Mo.
Lauren Kistner St. Louis, Mo.

Mary Klein Kirkwood, Mo.
Eli Klimek Platte City, Mo.
Elizabeth Klocke St. Louis, Mo.
Marcia Kottemann Afton,	Mo.
Abby Kurtz Forest City, Mo.

Danisha Leigh Grandview, Mo.
Michaella Levy Pleasant	Hill, Mo.
Emily Lucas Warrenton, Mo.
Bethany Lueckenhoff Ewing, Mo.
Jaime Lummis Pleasant Hill, Ill.

Christine Mack Kansas City, Mo.
Jacqueline Maier Seneca, Ill.
Claire Maryniak Wildwood, Mo.
Leslie Mays Groveland, Ill.
Holly McAlister Ferguson, Mo.

Kate McInty Overland Park, Kan.
Amanda McKinley Moravia, Iowa
Christopher McKinney Wildwood,	Mo.
Shaun McNamee St. Louis, Mo.
Christine McNichols Ballwin, Mo.

Lanee McPhee Hinsdale, Ill.
Roger Meissen Salisbury, Mo.
Jessica Meyer Hillsboro, Ill.
Christina Mills Waynesville, Mo.
Stephen Mohr Bridgeton,	Mo.

lan Monroe Columbia, Mo.
Robert Moore St. Louis, Mo.
Danielle Morrison Kirksville, Mo.
Valerie Moyers Kirkwood, Mo.
Jamie Mucho St. Peters, Mo.

Jessica Nelson Webster Groves, Mo.
Dung Nguyen Hanoi, Vietnam
Lesley Nichols Wildwood, Mo.
Elizabeth Niewoehner Ballwin, Mo.
Eric O'Brien Leslie, Mo.

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Broken Homes
Students battle landlords
By Emily Debert 
Contributing Writer

Many students considered moving off campus as a milestone in their lives. Finding a good landlord, 
though, was important. Everyone involved had to make the best of their situations once they signed 
a 12-month lease.

Junior Chris Browne had lived off campus for two years in 2003. Browne's first landlord had 
overlooked potential hazards like a small carbon monoxide leak and a wasp nest that was built into a 
crack in the side of the house. His junior year turned out to be a much better experience than his 
sophomore year, though. Browne said his second landlord was very professional because he had the 
walls repainted and the carpets cleaned before Browne moved in. Overall, Browne thought his 
previous landlord had taken advantage of him.

"I just got lucky this year," Browne said. "I think that individuals who act as landlords tend to be less 
capable of maintaining a piece of property [than] a real estate company. It seems companies have 
more resources that they are willing to use, where individuals worry more about money regarding 
repairs and maintenance."

Sophomores Jamey Johnston, Alisha Lingenselter and Christie Albrecht said their landlord 
threatened to throw them out due to the many complaints they had made. The landlord, however, 
did make repairs after the women made complaints.

"We have to complain to get things done," Lingenselter said. "[Our landlord] doesn't take the 
initiative to do it herself."

One particular problem was that the women's oven door handle was missing when they moved in. 
The landlord claimed her handyman said the oven was too old to find a replacement. Lingenselter, 
who grew tired of prying the door open with a potholder, decided to look online. She found a 
replacement for the exact model, but the landlord chose not to use this information. The landlord 
instead replaced the oven door with the door of an oven from a vacant upstairs apartment.

The women felt that their landlord took them less seriously simply because they were college 
students. They did say, however, that living off campus was worth all of the trouble they went 
through.

"The apartment is nice," Johnston said. "We just have a bad landlord."

Though many minor complaints were made each year, only about 10 to 30 serious inspections took 
place in a given year. Ron Stewart and Randy Behrens, Kirksville Fire Department inspectors, said 
that unhappy tenants should write a letter to their landlord first and later send the fire department 
a copy as proof that they notified the landlord. The inspectors would take action if the landlord did 
not.

City Codes Commissioner Paul Frazier said he based all inspections on the 2003 International 
Property Maintenance Code. It addressed the inside and outside condition of all buildings.

When a complaint was made either by a tenant, landlord or neighbor, the city inspected the 
property, and inspectors created a discrepancy sheet. The city gave the responsible party a deadline 
to fix the problem, whether it was an infestation, broken window or sewer problem. If landlords 
were responsible for a problem and did not comply, then they could be taken to court and fined.

In 2003, the city of Kirksville, however, began developing a rental inspection code. This code 
included a checklist for tenants and landlords to review before a renter moved into a housing unit.

The checklist included items such as working lights, a quality roof, sturdy handrails and steps, no 
exposed electrical wires and toilets that flush properly.

However, once renters moved in, they were responsible for properly maintaining the property.

The Rental Housing Ordinance passed March 15, 2004. Many hoped the ordinance would solve most 
tenant/landlord issues.

ABOVE: Holes and other damages to walls are prevalent in some Kirksville residences. Under the 
new housing ordinance, tenants would be responsible for damages incurred to the property.

Photo by Marcie Manns

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Did You Know...
No formal rental property inspection occured on a regular basis
Common complaints made were infestations and a lack of water pressure, hot water and inside heat
Neighbors often complained about weeds, trash, furniture on the outside lawn, unlicensed vehicles 
in disrepair, outside deterioration, broken windows, malfunctioning sewer systems and 
uncleanliness

ABOVE: Some residences include nice accommodations such as dish washers, washing machines and 
dryers. The new housing ordinance hoped to ensure that all rental properties would be generally 
clean, well kept and maintained.

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Sophomores

Erin O'Neal Hamilton, Ill.
Ikechukwu Okonwo Suru Lere, Lagos, Nigeria
Amy Olson Woolstock, Iowa
Kevin Ozkal Nevada, Mo.
Caleb Pautz Marshall, Mo.

Elizabeth Poelker St Louis, Mo.
Kalen Ponche St. Charles, Mo.
Heather Porter Bellefontaine, Mo.
Sarah Preisinger Papillion, Neb.
Theresa Putnam Letts, Iowa

Matt Raper Eagan, Minn.
John Redden Holts Summit, Mo.
Lisa Repair Omaha, Neb.
John Richardson II St. Charles, Mo.
Chad Robertson Monmouth, Ill.

Terri Rott St. Louis, Mo.
Travis Russell  Columbia, Mo.
Ruth Sabai  Kirksville, Mo.
Mandi Sagez  O'Fallon, Mo.
Shino Saito St. Louis, Mo.

Katie Schembri St. Louis, Mo.
Elizabeth Schlitter South Boston, Va.
Stefanie Schroeder Swansea, Ill.
Karen Schwartztrauber Colfax, Iowa
Sara Schwent St. Genevieve, Mo.

John Scognamiglio Eureka, Mo.
Sarah Shelton St. Louis, Mo.
Mrigesh Shrestha Kathmandu, Nepal
Taylor Simmons O'Fallon, Mo.
Scott Skinner Wildwood, Mo.

Starr Skinner Dolton, Ill.
Brian Slattery Memphis, Tenn.
Kimberly Smith St. Peters, Mo.
Matthew Smith Savannah, Mo.
Chip Sodemann Chesterfield, Mo.

Jane Song Ballwin, Mo.
Heidi Struss Libertyville, Mo. 
Marin Swesey Iowa City, Iowa 
Ashley Taylor  Farmington, Mo. 
Kristi Teal Qulin, Mo.

Phillip Tebussek Naperville, Ill.
Carla Tillman Chicago, Ill.
Matthew Tingler Liberty, Mo.
Jessica Tipp Florissant, Mo.
Tammy Tolliver St. Louis, Mo.

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Nick Tod St. Charles, Mo.
Eric Turner Freeburg, Ill.
Adil Wali Darien,  Ill.
Darryl Walker Kansas City, Mo.
Kovel Walker St. Louis, Mo.

Michelle Walsh St. Charles, Mo.
Gregory Wang St. Louis, Mo.
Debbie Webel Columbia, Mo.
Karie Webster Farmington, Mo.
Lindee Weese Kansas City, Mo.

Katie Wootten St Charles, Mo.
Douglas Worley Waynesville, Mo.
Aaron Yates Chesterfield, Mo.
Amanda Young Sunrise Beach, Mo.
Ashley Young Princeton,	Mo.

Kurtis Wemer Festus, Mo.
Kimberly Wilson Ashland, Mo.
Mary Beth Wims Knoxville, Iowa
Brian Woll Chesterfield, Mo.
Kendra Woods Pittsfield, Ill.

Leah Young Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Ashley Adams Belleville, Ill.
Adetokunbo Aderibigbe St. Louis, Mo.
Chinaka Agwu_ Denver, Colo.
Abayomi Aiyedun Lagos, Nigeria
Teri Applegate House Springs, Mo.

Kelly Arcipowski Manchester,	Mo.
Berkley Arnold Jefferson City, Mo.
Christopher Arwood Chilhowee,	Mo.
Danielle Asal Columbia,	Mo.
Nicole Asal Columbia,	Mo.

Kelsey Aurand O'Fallon, Mo.
Sara Babler Wentzville,	Mo.
Julie Bahr St Charles, Mo.
Gabriel Baker St Charles, Mo.
Megan Barry Winfield, Mo.

Kristen Bash Winfield, Mo.
Amy Bechen Vail, Iowa
Kara Beck St. louis, Mo.	
Justin Been Afton, Mo.
Jessica Bennett St Peters, Mo.

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A Campus Legacy
Mary Jane Kohlenberg brings history to Life

ABOVE: Mary Jane Kohlenberg visits with her grandaughter, graduate student Jackie Paulson.  
Paulson graduated from the University in 2003 with a bachelor degree in English.

PHOTO BY ASHLEY HANSON

RIGHT: Mary Jane Kohlenberg, at 21, was a member of the Women Appointed for Voluntary 
Emergency Service, a branch of the U.S. Navy. Kohlenberg said her mother gasped when told that 
Mary Jane joined the WAVEs and said, "Well, if you want to be a boy, I guess it's OK.''

I'm very much for the [Kohlenberg Lyceum Series] program. It's wonderful. It brings culture to the 
northeast community that many people otherwise wouldn't be able to afford. -Mary Jane 
Kohlenberg

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BY MARY ANN MACCOMBIE
CONTRIBUTING WRITER

They attended Kohlenberg Lyceum Series productions as grandmother and grandaughter, seeing 
every performance possible.  Mary Jane Kohlenberg, assistant professor emeritus of mathematics, 
and graduate student Jacqueline Paulson bear testimony to a living legacy, enjoying a Truman State 
University tradition that began over 100 years ago and renewed over 40 years ago with the 
commitment made to the arts by Mary Jane's husband, Gilbert Kohlenberg, a former division head 
of social sciences.

"I'm very much for the program," Mary Jane said. "It's wonderful, it brings culture to the northeast 
community that many people otherwise wouldn't be able to afford."

Mary Jane arrived in Kirksville in the late 1940s when her husband took a temporary assignment as a 
replacement University teacher.  He was asked to stay on, and the Kohlenbergs made Kirksville their 
home.

Mary Jane received her master's degree in secondary shcool administration from the University and 
taught mathematics as a faculty member from 1955 to 1987

Paulson and her parents often visited with Mary jane and Gilbert over the holidays.

"We used to come and visit my grandparents on campus," Paulson said

Years later, when deciding what college to attend, the University became Paulson's first choice.

"I'd looked at a lot of colleges," Paulson said. "[Truman] was the right size and had the right 
programs.  It was something that was familiar.  It wasn't like I was going to somplace new."

Paulson arrived as a student 10 years after her grandparents' retirement from teaching.  She spent 
all of her undergraduate years at the University and received her bachelpr's degree in education at 
the University.

Paulson described her grandmother as intelligent, determined and not afraid to be one-of-a-kind.  
The proof was in Mary Jane signing up for the Navy because she liked the uniform and wanted to fly.  
Paulson said Mary Jane had not asked her parent' permission to join, but instead announced her 
career choice after the fact.

"It was World War II, and I was graduating with a degree in math and science," Mary jane said. "I 
didn't want a normal job, and I was only 21.  I met a WAVE who asked me what I wanted to do.  She 
told me about the opportunities available."

She did not get to fly, but she did become one of the few women accepted for volunteer emergency 
service involved in aeronautical research on the atomic bomb during World War II.

Mary Jane wrote a book about Gilbert's Army and Air Force career as a company commander 
traveling with the 7th Army.  The book had orginally been a project of Gilbert's, but after his sudden 
death, Mary Jane took on the responsibility.  The Truman State University Press published the book, 
titled "Hospital on the Move - A Story of Life with the 79th Field Hospital in World War II." It 
comprised letters between Gilbert and Mary Jane, along with photos and news clippings.

"Writing the book took me back all those years," Mary Jane said. "In a way it was sad, but in 
another, very happy.  The happiness made up for the sadness, and it was good therapy for me."

Paulson said she had not read the book yet.  Shortly after Gilbert's death, however, she sat down 
and read the material for the book.

"I enjoyed the letters," Paulson said.

Mary Jane establised a scholarship in memory of Gilbert in 2000.  Each year the 79th Field Hospital 
Scholarship went to a University senior pursuing active duty, with preference given to a person 
branched to the medical service corps.

Mary Jane said she had missed only one presentation of the Lyceum Series at the University since 
Gilbert assumed leadershipo in the early 1960s.

Bob Jones, co-chairman of the Kohlenberg Lyceum program and division head of the fine arts, said 
he had gotten to know Mary Jane since her husband's death.

"When she would come to the Lyceum series, I would occaionslly escort her to her seat," Jones said.

Mary Jane said she reguraly attended events because it was the kind of culture a person needed.  
She only remembered one incident where things did not run smoothly.

"The only time there was trouble was when the St. Louis symphony forgot their music," Mary Jane 
said. "It was all messed up that night, but they did end up playing."

ABOVE: Mary Jane Kohlenberg's book is available to check out in Pickler, Memorial Library. The 
Truman State University Press published the 174-page book.

Photo by Katie Jorgenson
ILLUSTRATION BY BETH SPlNNEY

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Married life
Students find advantages in taking early vows
By Brian Russell 
Contributing Writer

Junior Nik Johnsson grew tired of leaving his girlfriend's apartment late at night. He said
it would have been much easier to live together and not have to worry about leaving.

Nik and senior Carrie Johnsson decided to get married after dating for a year and five months. They 
became husband and wife in August 2003.

"We felt like we were wasting a lot of time with me running out to her apartment and not wanting 
to leave at night," Nik said. "So since we live in the same place [now] there's not as much confusion, 
and we can spend whatever time we want together."

Though Truman State University students found it hard enough to manage going to class, studying 
and everything else it took to succeed, some also had to manage their marriages.

Senior Kate Donaldson and her husband, Ross, a University graduate, married in January 2003. Kate 
said she did not regret the decision to get married while still in college.

"He's my best friend, so now I'm with him all the time, and it's great," Kate said. "Our relationship 
grows stronger every day."

Kate said one key aspect in the decision to get married was their Christian religious beliefs.

"We didn't want to live together until we got married," Kate said. "That was something that we 
didn't feel was right. Since we were best friends and spent all of our time together, it just seemed 
like, so as not to go against everything, getting married was the best decision we could make."

Not everything about being a married college student was perfect. Kate said married couples faced 
challenges like a lack of money and having to find their own insurance. Kate said she and Ross 
handled their finances well.

"We're both pretty good at managing budgets," Kate said. "We both have a job ... and we know 
pretty well what we can and can't spend money on."

Carrie said getting married had advantages. Her husband was a built-in study partner.

"It's nice to have someone to kick your butt if you aren't studying, and they know you should be," 
Carrie said.

Although getting married may not have been the best course of action for all college students, the 
Johnssons and Donaldsons proved it was one that could be successful.

ABOVE: Senior Lindsay Jones and Jason, her husband, buy movie tickets at the Kirksville Downtown 
Cinema 8. Going to local sporting events and movies were ways the couple spent time together.

Photo by Kim Ferrell

Freshmen

Jennifer Bingaman O'Fallon, Mo.
Brad Birkel Kansas City, Mo.
Jake Boling St. Louis, Mo.
Alison Bowen Smithville, Mo.
Julie Brandewiede St. Louis, Mo.

John Brockman Omaha, Neb.
Erin Brooks Cleveland,	Mo.
Charity Brown Trenton, Mo.
Nicole Brown St. Louis, Mo.
Cari Brummit Unionville, Mo.

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Freshmen

Emily Berger Kirksville, Mo.
Ashley Buder New Windsor, Ill.
Tiffany Caesar St. Louis, Mo.
Amelia Camarillo. Perryville, Mo.
Bryan Campbell St. Louis, Mo.

Chase Carlisle Liberty, Mo.
Issaca Carraway Florissant, Mo.
Casey Carroll Wentzville, Mo.
Laura Carroll St. Louis, Mo.
Ashley Carter Hannibal, Mo.

Kathryn Cathell St. Louis, Mo.
Rebecca Charles Lebanon, Mo.
Lois Christensen Webster Groves, Mo.
Becky Clarke Shawnee Mission, Kan.
Colleen Cleaveland St. Peters, Mo.

Colin Coffman St. Joseph, Mo.
Emily Costello St. Louis, Mo.
Megan Creed Brunswick, Mo.
Allison Cusack Chicago, Ill.
Alison Dahl Chicago, Ill.

Valentina Daly Reston, Va.
Amanda Davison Richland, Mo.
Amy Deis Raytown, Mo.
Karla Dobbs Hurdland, Mo.
Melissa Doosing Chillicothe, Mo.

Chris Dothage Imperial, Mo.
Aimee Drewes House Springs, Mo.
Steve Duepner Chesterfield, Mo.
Melanie Dunn Devil's Elbow, Mo.
Shannon Earhart Collinsville,  Ill.

Brian Easley Fulton, Mo.
Lucy Eberhard Moscow Mills, Mo.
Samuel Edeh Kirksville, Mo.
Marshall Edwards Shawnee Mission, Kan.
Allyssa Filla St. Charles, Mo.

Stephanie Finferd St. Charles, Mo.
Sammy Finney St. Peters, Mo.
Colleen Fitzgerald Red Bud, Ill.
Brian Flieg St. Louis, Mo.
Jacquelyn Floyd Kirksville, Mo.

Michelle Foard St. Charles, Mo.
Alan Foster O'Fallon, Mo.
Brandon Foster Jefferson City, Mo.
Jordan France Florissant, Mo.
Heidi Fuhrman Moberly, Mo.

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Freshmen

Seth Gamble Colorado Springs, Colo.
Laura Gantner Fenton, Mo.
Amanda Gardner Salem, Mo.
Emily Gebhardt Salisbury, Mo.
Natalie Gerhart Columbia, Mo.

Digbijaya Ghale Nepal
Stephanie Goodwin Parkville, Mo.
Kara Gordon Salem, Mo.
Rebecca Gordon Kirkwood, Mo.
Jamie Graham Fredericktown, Mo.

Rebecca Gray Galesburg, Ill. 
Amanda Groebl St. Louis, Mo.
Justin Grout Huntsville, Mo. 
Peter Guirguis Gladstone, Mo.
Mary Hamera Easten, Mo.

Jenifer Hamilton Kansas City, Mo.
Greg Hammond Lincoln, Neb.
Daniel Harmes Clinton, Mo.
Joshua Hanser Kirkwood,	Mo.
Andrew Hardee Camdenton, Mo.

Joanne Harder Ballwin, Mo.
Sara Harman Quincy, Ill.
Gordon Harrison Hardin, Mont. 
Megan Hasse St. Charles, Mo. 
Matthew Heimann St. Charles, Mo.

Jesse Helms  Hillsboro, Mo.
Laura Henderson Bowling Green, Mo.
Kenna Herdrich  Princeton, Mo.
Michael Herron Kansas City, Mo.
Abbie Hesse Farber, Mo.

Heather Hill Ballwin, Mo.
Paula Hodges Clarksburg,  Mo.
Jessica Hoelzer Eureka,	Mo.
Alexander Horn Brandenburg, Germany
Adam Howell Maryville,	Mo.

David Howell St. Peters, Mo.
Jennifer Huang Ellisville, Mo.
Breanna Hulsey Florissant, Mo.
Joanna Ibatuemoli Belleville, Ill.
Daniel Johnson Willowbrook, Ill

Deanna Johnson Ballwin, Mo.
Jared Johnson Grain Valley, Mo.
Amanda Johnston Fairfield, Iowa
JoAnn Jorgovan Fenton,	Mo.
Idean Judah St. Joseph, Mo.

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Chasing a Dream
Alcidean Arias attends class while focusing on her career
By Erin Eveker 
Contributing Writer

Students traditionally attended college after high school and then found jobs. Alcidean "Alci" Arias, 
however, pursued a degree in communication at age 54 while working as assistant director of the 
Center for International Education Abroad.

Arias came to Truman State University after high school in 1967, but she came to work full time. She 
could not afford to be a full-time student, but she took a few classes.

"I started taking one or two classes, whatever I could at lunchtime or before work," Arias said. "I 
think when I stopped at that time, I had 26 hours."

Arias started taking classes again in 1995 after a long break and accumulated 57 hours by 1997. She 
said the 75 percent tuition discount for faculty and staff presented her with what she felt was a 
great opportunity.

"Fall of 2001, I decided whatever it took, I was going to get my degree, and that's when I started 
taking more classes at a time," Arias said.

Arias' heaviest semester was in spring 2003 when she took 13 hours while working full time at the 
center. She traveled across the globe for meetings and site visits for the center's programs as she 
juggled school and a career. The fall 2003 semester was also difficult for Arias, who visited Austria, 
Washington, D.C., the Netherlands and Germany in a two-month period while carrying a 10-hour 
course load.

"It's been very difficult to keep up with my classes [in fall 2003]," Arias said. "My professors have 
been wonderful and so understanding, allowing me to turn in my work before I leave. I can't always 
take the quizzes or tests before I leave because it doesn't always work out, so they let me make 
them up."

Sharon Austin, Arias' assistant, said Arias was in high demand at the center with her know ledge of 
study-abroad programs.

"She loves students and loves to talk with them and share her expertise because she has been to so 
many of the places that they are considering going to," Austin said.

Professors, students and co-workers appreciated Arias.

"My professors tell me that they enjoy having me in the class because I give a totally different 
perspective," Arias said. "And other students treat me as one of them -- I guess that that's the best 
that you could ask for."

Senior Brooke Howard had taken several classes with Arias. Howard said Arias added something 
different to the classroom, especially in their Senior Capstone course, where she shared her 
experiences of working for the University.

"She usually explains how she works for the University and is pursuing her degree, and everyone 
treats her no differently than any other student," Howard said.

Arias's desire to earn her bachelor's degree was a lifelong goal, and her sacrifices helped her goal 
materialize.

"The biggest challenge has been the fact that I have no time at all, but I feel like I can do anything for 
a little while," Arias said.

Arias graduated in December 2003. Her newly obtained degree in communication with a journalism 
emphasis and psychology minor fit well with her work at the University. Arias' educational 
aspirations did not end with her bachelor's, though.

"I probably will go on taking classes beyond this degree," Arias said. "I might even go on for a 
master's."

ABOVE: Alcidean Arias, assistant director of the Center for International Education Abroad, meets 
with junior Kristina Haas. Arias and Haas discussed the program Haas attended wihle in Spain.

Photo by Danielle Stacy

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Educational Journeys
International students seek high-quality education
By Emily Debert 
Contributing Writer

Going away to college seemed new and unusual for some students, and a few became homesick. 
International students, however, dealt with more than the usual pangs of homesickness as they 
adjusted to American culture.

"Most international students come to the United States for the quality of education,"
International Admissions Coordinator Jodi Keith said.

Two hundred sixty-nine international students from 48 countries attended Truman State University 
in 2003, according to the International Student Office. These students most commonly pursued 
computer science and business degrees.

Freshman Kim Wadhwani was born in India and moved to Hong Kong when he was 10. He had been 
to the United States before and said he came to the University because it was a good value for the 
money. He also wanted to experience more American culture.

Freshman Sushil Karki said the United States offered a better education than his country, Nepal, 
which only had two small colleges. Wadhwani and Karki said the American educational system was 
more organized than the British educational system they followed before.

Keith said many foreign colleges, unlike those in the United States, did not require students to do 
outside homework, so students studied right before exams.

Traveling alone to the United States to go to school proved to be nerve-racking for some.

"A lot of our international students had never traveled outside their country, so they're nervous at 
first when they arrive," Keith said. "However, they seem to adjust quickly to campus life.

Wadhwani and Karki said they were nervous when they first arrived but quickly adjusted to 
American life.

"I didn't know anyone," Wadhwani said. "I took part in social activities and global links. The people 
here are friendly, and the ISO and International Club helped a lot, too."

Karki experienced culture shock when he came to the University because he had never traveled to 
the United States before.

"Living in the dorms is totally different from living at home," Karki said. "Though I do miss home a 
lot, I do enjoy the freedom here. There is a 10 p.m. curfew all through Nepal because of the war, so 
it's different to be able to stay out as late as I want."

Karki and Wadhwani said the University offered more activities than their home colleges.

"Truman has many more social activities than Hong Kong offered," Wadhwani said. "I sleep a lot, go 
to the rec center, work out, play soccer, go to parties and even rushed a fraternity."

Karki enjoyed television and University concerts.

Students could not move away from home right after high school in many foreign countries.

"In Hong Kong, people don't move away from home when they are eighteen because housing is too 
expensive," Wadhawani said. "Living in the United States, I have had to learn more time 
management skills and have grown a lot more independent."

Having international classmates gave American students additional opportunities. Students learned 
first-hand about different cultures.

"Our international students contribute so much to our campus," Keith said. "They almost expose us 
to a different world."

ABOVE: Senior Yoshie Nakai serves Canh May, an egg soup, to junior Kamala Guruna at the 
International Club's banquet.  International students dressed in attire typical of their nountries.

Photo by Renee Hellebusch

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Photo by Renee Hellebusch

LEFT: Sophomore Pamela Agebevey, freshmen Philip Gosu and Eric Owusu, sophomore Felicia Boye-
Doe and junior Mangwi Ntumngia perform an African skit and fashion show while guests enjoy their 
meals. About 450 people attended the international dinner.

Photo by Renee Hellebusch

ABOVE: Freshman Takashi Arimura, a Japanese exchange student, enjoys the international feast.  
Students cooked and shared typical dishes from different cultures around the world during the 
dinner.

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Freshmen

Kara Jungblut Eldridge, Iowa
Sangam K.C. Kathmandu, Nepal
Laura Kandlik Columbia, Mo.
Deepika Kansal Howrah, West Bengal
Sushi Karki Kathmandu, Nepal

Painted and Pierced
Students make personal statements with body art
By Denise Hufford 
Contributing Writer

A needle puncturing the skin may have sounded horrible to some, but for a growing number of 
Truman State University students, it was considered a rite of passage.

Tattoos and body piercings were trends on the rise, and the reasons for getting them varied for each 
student.

Junior Brandon Fara peirced his left ear when he was 19. He had been thinking about getting it done 
for about two years prior to that, but his parents talked him out of it. Fara saw his opportunity when 
he came to the University.

"After my friend turned 18, the three of us got it done at the same time," Fara said.
"It was a small little rebellion against the norm. It was a fun time."

Fara did not have any tattoos. He pierced his ear instead because it was less permanent than a 
tattoo. Fara still liked his piercing, and he was considering getting the cartilage in the same ear 
pierced.

"[Piercing] is the best way to go against society safely," Fara said. "No drugs or anything -- it's 
completely legal."

Junior Jayme Stubbs had two tattoos. She had a star with three smaller starbursts on her hip and an 
ictus, a Christian symbol, on her left foot.

"I got the star because my two best friends and I had always promised to get star tattoos together," 
Stubbs said.

Her two friends backed out in the end, but that did not deter Stubbs. She got the tattoo done as a 
birthday present to herself in 2002. She chose the ictus tattoo after seeing another girl who had it 
done on her foot. Stubbs said she did not plan to get any more tattoos but did not regret the ones 
she had.

"I love my tattoos," Stubbs said. "They are discreet, not really out there for everyone to see. They're 
just mine."

Senior Lisa Feldkamp had two tattoos and a pierced navel. She got her first tattoo, a dragon on her 
foot, during her sophomore year at the University. She decided to have fairies tattooed on her 
stomach during	the following summer.

"I think tattoos are pretty, and I like dragons and fairies, so I knew I wouldn't get tired of them," 
Feldkamp said. "The fairies also have special meaning for me because my friend drew it."

Feldkamp said that being at the University had changed her perspective on life, and she no longer 
cared as much about what her parents thought. This was not the only reason for aquiring her 
tattoos and piercings, though.

"I didn't do it just to rebel, but more because I could do it and wanted to do it," Feldkamp said.

The statements made through body art were well worth the pain endured for many students, no 
matter their motives.

ABOVE: Junior Miranda McMillin shows two of her six tattoos. The tattoo on her wrist was related to 
her involvement in Alpha Phi Omega, a service fraternity.

Photo by Laura Blakey

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FRESHMEN

Maria Kaylen Columbia, Mo.
Jenna Keeven Florissant, Mo.
Joshua Kelly House Springs, Mo.
Beatrice Kelrick Kirksville, Mo.
Elizabeth Kerlick St. Louis, Mo.

Kiran Khadka Kathmandu, Nepal
Puskar Khadka Kathmandu, Nepal
Kara Kirchherr St. Louis, Mo.
Emily Klass Chesterfield, Mo.
John Klein Kirkwood, Mo.

Erin Kolley St. Charles, Mo.
Laura Kopff Affton, Mo.
Lindsay Koski Kansas City,  Mo.
Michael Kremer Jefferson City, Mo.
Julie Kubiak Florissant, Mo.

Amanda Kueper St. Paul, Mo.
Amy Ladenberger St. Louis, Mo.
Kristen Lambeth Clever, Mo.
Jennifer Lane Lynn Center,Ill.
Kirstin Larson Grain Valley, Mo.

Danielle Leveston Riverdale,	Ill.
Julie Laub Bloomington, Ill.
Erin Lear Kearney, Mo.
Cassidy Leonard Hannibal, Mo.
Scott Lesinski Hazelwood, Mo.

Brittany Levin New Bloomfield, Mo. 
Ryan Lewis Chesterfield, Mo.
Steve Lewis Bartlett,	Ill.
Sara Lloyd Overland Park, Kan.
Deanna Love Chicago, Ill.

Scott Lowry Chesterfield, Mo.
Dorothy Matta Quincy, Ill.
Christina May Grain Valley, Mo.
Haley McCreery Eldon, Mo.
Allison McCue Rochester, Ill.

Ryan McDaniels St. Peters, Mo.
Brian McEuen Overland, Mo.
Whitney McFerron Advance, Mo.
Jordan McGaushey Crystal City, Mo.
Lauren Mikko House Springs, Mo.

Cassandra Miller Quincy, Ill.
William Miller Ferguson, Mo.
Carla Minter Florissant, Mo.
Jill Moeller Mt. Pleasant, Iowa 
Kylee Montgomery Lee's Summit, Mo.
 
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Freshmen

Sandra Montgomery St Louis, Mo.
Amber Morton Bowling Green, Mo.
Christine Motte Waynesville, Mo.
Erin Murphy Eagan, Minn.
Lorna Murray St. Robert, Mo.

Jennifer Neiman Pacific, Mo.
Lauren Nelson St Robert, Mo.
Jared Nichols Marshall, Mo.
Amanda Nieman Manchester, Iowa 
Danielle Norment  Hazel Crest, Ill.

Carrie Nunn Festus, Mo.
William E Nunn Barnhart, Mo.
Chukwuedozie Nwozo Columbus, Ohio
Anna O'Brien Columbia, Mo.
Colleen O'Brien Gladstone, Mo.

Chidulue Obiadi Onitsha, Nigeria
Melvin Omodon Warri, Delta
Melissa Oscko Hazelwood, Mo.
Angela Patterson Oak Grove, Mo.
Jessica Pautler Belleville, Ill.

Kyle Pearson Independence, Mo.
Emily Pecherski  Chesterfield, Mo.
Twink Pham Kansas City, Mo.
Tyler Phillippi St. Charles, Mo.
Stephanie Pratt Fenton, Mo.

Laura Provance Springfield, Mo. 
Jared Pruessner New Haven, Mo.
Nicholas Pullins Wayland, Mo.
Jay Quigley Ames, Iowa
Krista Ramage Raymore, Mo.

Emily Randall Olathe, Kan.
Gabriel Reaume Ionia, Mich.
Shane Reiser Defiance, Mo.
Renee Remy West Bend, Wis.
Donny Roath Lake Villa, Ill.

Jessica Robinson Kansas City, Mo.
Jonathan Rowe Dyersburg, Tenn.
Amanda Jo Russell Liberty, Mo.
Samantha Sanchez St. Louis, Mo.
Jennifer Sandler House Springs, Mo.

Nirjal Sapkota Kathmandu, Nepal
Kaustuv Sarkar Maida, West Bengal
Kai Schaller St Joseph, Mo.
Kristen Scheller St. Charles, Mo.
Amy Schilling Downers Grove, Ill.

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FRESHMEN

Nicholas Schmidt Fenton, Mo.
Tarin Schmidt Russellville, Mo. 
Kelly Schreck St. Charles, Mo.
Linda Schulte Florissant, Mo.
Amy Schweizer Centerville, Iowa

Jeff Scott Union, Mo.
Kristin Scott Green Castle, Mo. 
Brian Sevits New Whitehall, Ind.
Allison Shaffer Kirksville, Mo.
Jitendra Shah Kirksville, Mo.

Prajwal Sharma Kathmandu, Nepal
Jancin Shatzer Bevier, Mo.
Sarah Shearman Manchester, Mo.
Leon Shih St. Louis, Mo.
Jon Shipman Bernie, Mo.

Christine Sigmund O'Fallon, Mo.
Katie Simonds Lake St. Louis, Mo.
Emilee Simpson Ozark, Mo.
Robyn Skinner Dolton, Ill.
Hope Slaby Rosebud, Mo.

Lacey Sloan Eldon, Mo.
Melissa Sloan Oakland,	Mo.
Joseph Smith Chicago, Ill.
Benjamin Somers Cantrall, Ill.
Danielle Stacy Nevada, Mo.

William Stanley St. Louis, Mo.
Dalexia Staples Kankakee, Ill.
Sean Stapley Independence, Mo.
Jennifer Steinhoff St.	Charles, Mo.
Caleb Stephenson Jefferson City, Mo.

Gabrielle Stocke St. Louis, Mo.
Raphael Stovall Florissant, Mo.
Dobromir Stoyanov Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Christina Stroetker Independence, Mo.
Adam Sundberg Emporia, Kan.

Patrick Tebeau Florissant, Mo.
Jonathan Terry Lincolnshire, Ill.
James Thabuteau Palatine, Ill.
Cindy Thomas Jefferson City, Mo.
Dionte Thompson Matteson, Ill.

Lisa Thome St. Louis, Mo.
Amanda Tipton Festus, Mo.
Melody Turner Kansas City, Mo.
Carianna Twaddle Augusta, Ill. 
Jackie Unser St. Louis, Mo.

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A Family Affair
Professors' children stay near
By Sara Anderson 
Contributing Writer

Imagine going to school and seeing your parents at the same time. This concept was hard to grasp 
for most students, but not for those with parents who taught at the university they attended. 
Several Truman State University students found themselves in this situation.

Senior Matthew McDuff and sophomore Sarah McDuff were two of these University students. Their 
mother was Elaine McDuff, assistant professor of sociology. Although the McDuffs had not always 
lived in Kirksville, they ended up in the same place.

Originally from Ames, Iowa, Matthew was the first to venture to the University.

"I was recruited to swim, and I had always heard that Truman was an excellent school," Matthew 
said.

His mother came to the University to teach a year later, and his sister Sarah enrolled as a student 
the following year.

"The best advantage to having a parent on campus is the support system," Sarah said. "It's also a 
good source of money if I'm ever in a bind."

Matthew agreed with Sarah. They both saw advantages with having their parents at the same 
university.

"It doesn't affect my social life, and my mom and I share a lot of the same interests, so it's nice being 
able to have her around," Matt said.

Freshman Naomi Davis' parents were also professors at the University.

"It's nice to come into school with your parents already working here," Davis said. "I already knew a 
lot of the professors and was already very comfortable with the campus since I've been here all my 
life."

Davis said she did not see her parents very often, although Davis and her family were from Kirksville.

"Usually during the week if I want to see either one of them, I have to stop by their offices," Davis 
said.

The parent's shared a similar perspective. Mark Hanley, associate professor of history, had two 
children enrolled at the University during the 2003-2004 academic year.

"It provides the best of both worlds," Hanley said. "We are able to see them develop intellectually, 
as well as mature."

Hanley agreed with the opinions of Davis and the McDuffs.

"They are able to have their own lives and still be in close contact with their family," Hanley said.

Many students at the University valued their freedom and would not want their parents at school 
with them. Some families, however, could not imagine anything different.

"I already knew a lot of the professors and was already very comfortable with the campus since I've 
been here all my life," -freshman Naomi Davis

ABOVE: Sophomore Matt Hanley and his hither, Mark Hanley, associate professor of history, share 
time on the green at the Kirksville Country Club. The men ate lunch together weekly and 
occasionally played golf.

Photo by Kim Dickinson

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GRADUATES

Christy VanderStel Liberty, Mo.
Luis Vega Clermont, Fla.
Meredith Venable Grover, Mo.
Megan Vescovo St. Louis, Mo.
lan Vickers Burlington, Iowa

Kelsey Wackerman Camdenton, Mo.
Ashley Wagoner St. Charles, Mo.
Danica Wailes Moberly, Mo.
Alana Walker Masonville, Colo.
Ashley Walker Odessa, Mo.

Samantha Wallace Hastings, Mich.
Chris Waller St. Joseph, Mo.
Jennifer Welch St. Louis, Mo.
Ellen Welter_ Iowa City, Iowa
Katie Wertz Liberty, Mo.

Amy Wessel St. Peters, Mo.
Ben Whiteman St Louis, Mo.
Mark Wilde House Springs, Mo.
James Wilder Frankford,	Mo.
Ashley Williams Wright City, Mo.

Christine Wilson St.	Robert,	Mo.
Malita Winge Downers Grove, Ill.
Chris Woodard Schaumburg, Ill.
Kaleena Wright Beardstown, Ill.
Hannah Wyatt Momence, Ill.

Julie Wynn Shrewsbury, Mo.
Heather Young Brighton,	Mo.

Ayanna Bradley  Joplin, Mo.
Johanna Conine  Elk Creek, Mo.
Elizabeth Hoppis St. Joseph, Mo.
Samadhini Jayakody Kotte, Sri Lanka
Hatim Kolhapurwala Kirksville, Mo.

Yan Li China
Heather Nelson Kirksville, Mo.
Rebecca Renaud Kirksville, Mo.
Michael Silva Grandview, Mo.
Rachel Suddarth Kirksville, Mo.
Sara Swenson Platte City, Mo.

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Transforming Health Care
Students benefit from programs
By Lauren Jackson 
Contributing Writer

Students commonly visited the Student Health Center for allergy shots and cold medicine. The 
health center provided much more than cough drops and remedies for runny noses, however.

The health center came under new supervision in 2002 and made changes to improve its services. 
The new director, Brenda Higgins, had been working at the health center part-time as the nurse 
practitioner since 1996.

"Educational programs are now offered and are provided in the residence halls and classrooms," 
Higgins said. "Loveline-type programs are also offered on campus."

All health center staff members, having their own areas of expertise, helped with the educational 
programs. Students saw more staff members around campus as a result.

The health center also started offering oral contraceptives for $5. This led to an increase in women's 
exams.

The staff hoped to make the health center what the students needed and wanted it to be.

"A student health advisory committee is also currently being developed, which will include faculty, 
staff, community members and students," Higgins said. "They hope to do some strategic planning 
involving students and what they would like to see the health center have."

The health center did not neglect the already-established programs, though. Students could be 
treated for eating disorders and mental health illnesses, among other ailments, at the health center. 
The most common ailments seen were respiratory illnesses, women's exams, nutritional counseling, 
headaches and weakness.

Being around so many illnesses and germs could have caused the health care workers to get sick 
themselves. Yet, most avoided illnesses.

"Flu vaccines are required for nursing students, and by being exposed to a lot, you build up an 
immunity to many ailments," senior student worker Tanya Hentges said.

Hentges also took a multi-vitamin and drank plenty of fluids every day to fight off colds and 
influenza. Higgins said she tried to get adequate amounts of rest and tried to keep her stress level 
low, along with keeping current with her immunizations.

Senior Alison Streb had been going to the health center once a week every year for allergy 
injections.

"I've never had a problem getting in, and the nurses are very knowledgeable," Streb said.

Streb had a positive attitude toward the health center and said she never waited over 10 minutes 
for her scheduled appointments.

Nurse practitioner Kelly Freeland began her second year working at the health center in 2003 and 
said the center was a comfortable place to work.

"This is one of the best places I've ever worked," Freeland said. "Everyone gets along here."

The opportunity to work with college students attracted both Higgins and Freeland to the 
University.

"We like working with college students," Higgins said. "Students want to learn about what's wrong 
with them, and it's important to teach them. Now is when they're developing habits they'll carry 
with them through life."

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ABOVE: Sophomore Meredith Overton receives her influenza shot at the Student Health Center 
from Vicky Wehner, a clinical nurse. The center provided flu vaccinations for $10 to University 
students, faculty and staff.

Did You Know...
The Student Health Center provided programs on sexually transmitted infections, predatory drugs, 
alcohol safety and alcohol poisen prevention
About 20 to 30 students visited the health center each day
Immunizations provided included tetanus, diptheria, influenza, measles, mumps, rubella, meningitis 
and hepatitis B.
The health center staff performed in-class lectures regularly on topics such as sexually transmitted 
infections and contraception options

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FACULTY & STAFF

Stephen Allan Business & Accountancy
Mark Appold Social Science
Donna Bailey Math & Computer Science
Keri Bodensteiner Language & Literature
Joyce Brown President's	Office

Kenneth Carter Science
Lawrence Chui Business Office
Barb Clark President's Office
Marylou Cole Human Potential &. Performance
Serghei Cusnir Food Services

John Dahlman Food Services
Cherayla Davis Multicultural Affairs
Darl Davis Professional Development Center
Mona Davis Education
Dean De Cock Math & Computer Science

Sarah Delaware Human Potential/Performance
Lois Dover Business Office
Jeff Gall Social Science
Robert Graber Social Science
Keith Harrison Business & Accountancy

Traci Hill President's Office
Jerrold Hirsch Social Science
Elisabeth Hooper Science
Ding-Hwa E Hsieh Social	Science
David Hoffman Dean of Student Affairs

Joanne Jackson Education
Martin Jayne Social Science
Anne Moody Science
Lanny Morley Math & Computer Science
Shannon Muedeking Student Affairs

Lori Murray Education
Scott Olsen Education
Eric Patterson Science
Cathy Poyner Business & Accountancy
Mohammad Shahmoradi Food Services

Gregg Siewert Language & Literature
Pat Smiser Education
Steve Stepanek Language & Literature
Erika Sterup University Counseling Services
Roy Tanner Language & Literature

Juan Carlos Valencia Language & Literature
Winston Vanderhoof Publications
Jennifer Webb Professional Development Center
JoAnn Weekley Human Potential/Performance
Heinz Woehlk  Language & Literature

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Hoops and Dreams
Spurlock chooses dreams
By Brian Gaffney 
Contributing Writer

The pace was slower, the competition was older and the fans were gone. However, Pualani 
Spurlock, Truman State University's fitness/wellness director, still enjoyed playing basketball, a 
game that once performed a major role in her life.

Spurlock played against fellow University faculty and staff during 2003. The employees played pick-
up basketball games at the Student Recreation Center during their lunch breaks on Tuesdays and 
Thursdays.

Ralph Cupelli, assistant to the vice president for academic affairs, had played faculty/staff basketball 
since 1990. He played with Spurlock on the less competitive court but said the tempo picked up 
when she came.

"When she's there we play a little harder and a little faster," Cupelli said.

Spurlock played professionally in 1998 and 1999.

"I was the foreigner on the team," Spurlock said. "If we lost it was my fault. If we won, then hey, 
kudos to me."

A chance to play abroad came when Spurlock played Division I basketball for Ducaine University 
(Pittsburgh, Pa.). Several coaches saw her play and asked if she wanted to play overseas. Spurlock 
agreed and moved to Hamburg, Germany.

"It was a culture shock moving to Germany, not speaking the language, not knowing a single person 
there," Spurlock said.

The game itself, in addition to the culture, required adaption. Spurlock said the German basketball 
league was much less physical than American basketball. It focused more on structure than on 
individual athletic ability.

Spurlock said the German fans acted crazier than Americans at professional sporting events. Fans 
brought cowbells and foghorns to games and could make distracting noises at any time. The noise 
occasionally got so loud that team members huddled in the middle of the court just to hear each 
other.

Spurlock stopped playing professional basketball in 1999 after her second season in the German 
league.

"I wanted more," Spurlock said. "I think there's more to life, and I just didn't have my heart into 
playing anymore."

Spurlock moved back to Pennsylvania and tried coaching as a graduate student. She said she 
realized then that she was ready to move on to something else.

Spurlock moved to Kirksville to fulfill a lifelong goal -- to teach people the value of a healthy lifestyle. 
As fitness/wellness director, she supervised weight and aerobics room activities and the personal 
training program.

Susan Limestall, director of campus recreation and Spurlock's supervisor, was in charge of hiring a 
new fitness/wellness director in 2002.

"I think she has the commitment to try to help individuals be healthier, even if it means working 
with [students] one at a time," Limestall said.

Spurlock had several friends playing in Germany and said she checked up on them and the team 
occasionally. Her days of competitive basketball were over, but she enjoyed playing in the 
faculty/staff recreational games.

"It's good fun, but you're always competitive I think, at heart," Spurlock said.

If we lost, it was my fault. If we won, then hey, kudos to me. -Pualani Spurlock, fitness/wellness 
director

ABOVE: Pualani Spurlock, fitness/wellness director, plays with basketball with University faculty 
during her lunch break.  Spurlock played professionally in Germany, where she led her team for two 
seasons, averaging 18.5 points per game

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ABOVE: Junior Amy Wheeler gives a tour to a prospective student's family. Student ambassadors 
often shared myths and traditions on campus while giving University campus tours.

PHOTO BY LAURA BLAKEY

[Traditions give you a] feeling that you belong to something greater than yourself. -Zach Burden, 
Missouri Hall community coordinator

RIGHT: Senior football players wait to walk through the tunnel with their parents or other escorts 
before the last game of the season. Players practiced this tradition every year, along with the 
hickory stick game and the traditional postgame singing of the bulldog fight song.

Photo by Renee Hellebusch

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ABOVE: The Centennial flame bums to commemorate Barbara Dixon, University president, on the 
day of her installation. The flame burned for special occasions and memorials.

Building Community
Students create memories through traditions
By Trent Sutter 
Contributing Writer

Those who attended women's soccer games could have overheard Coach Mike Cannon yell "left 
hand." Likewise, football players talked about "the stick." These things meant little to most people 
but were meaningful traditions for the students involved.

"[Traditions give you a] feeling that you belong to something greater than yourself," said Zach 
Burden, Missouri Hall community coordinator.

Burden took great pride in Truman State University's history and liked to share it with students. He 
gave campus tours at night, where he told stories of things not mentioned on a prospective 
student's tour. One item Burden explained was the Centennial Flame, or the eternal flame. This 
flame was only lit for special occasions.

"It was never called [the eternal flame], -- it's not designed to be an eternal flame," Burden said.

University sports also had traditions. Cannon said the women's soccer team passed its traditions 
down through players. The players also had their own pregame traditions. Junior Anna Sonderman 
and some of her teammates wrote on their ankle tape before games. Her favorite 2003 saying was, 
"go balls out."

Cannon instituted some practice traditions as well. He started theme days at practice, where the 
girls dressed in a certain way. Another tradition he utilized came from working with the previous 
men's soccer coach. Cannon had all members draw a plus sign on their left hands to instill more 
positive thinking.

"[It was] just as a reminder, and then if somebody's getting down or negative, we just say 'look at 
your left hand' or 'left hand,"' Cannon said.

The football team also had time-honored traditions. One big motivation for the football team was 
the "Old Hickory Stick" tradition. The battle for the stick started in the 1930s when President U.W. 
Lamkin of Northwest Missouri State University (Maryville) sent a 30-inch piece of wood to Eugene 
Fair, the president of the University. The two schools had been competing for possession of the stick 
ever since. The University fared well with 42 wins, 22 losses and four ties as of 2003.

"The Hickory Stick Game is the oldest trophy game in NCAA Division II football," Ware said.

The football team had other traditions as well. The team had sung the bulldog fight song after every 
game for over 30 years. Each practice also started with a senior providing a few words of motivation, 
and at the end of each year, certain members passed on articles of clothing for good luck.

Campus traditions, whether used for motivation or just for fun, always meant a lot to those 
involved.

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The details that shaped Truman State University's academia were highly regarded. The faculty and 
staff upheld the University as "Missouri's only highly-selective public University," and in 2003-2004, 
the workload accompanied that motto.

To maintain high standards, the Liberal Arts and Sciences program adjusted its requirements. 
Students also had the opportunity to travel abroad, join a Pilates class or take a class for credit/no 
credit. Improved technology allowed for greater ease with scheduling and transcripts, while the 
campus had the chance to keep up with world news through popular newspapers.

Budget cuts continued to be an obstacle, but in a time of need, the University was able to maintain 
its image.

Each of these academic details worked together to amplify students' educational experiences.

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Welcome Banner Web
By Russ Disbro 
Contributing Writer

Truman State University was under contract with Systems & Computer Technology Corporation 
(SCT) to implement a new computer server system, Banner Web. Banner Web's features allowed 
students to access information in new ways and made valuable resources available to University 
students, faculty and staff members through the Internet.

"[Banner Web was] the site for you to register for classes, view your grades, view and pay your 
account balances, view course schedules and much more," according to the University Pipeline 
services Web page.

The need for change came as a direct result of student responses to previous system setups.

"Students wanted more convenience, more self-service capabilities for functions that they needed 
to take care of at [the University]," said Nancy Hoffman, Banner Web project manager. "The idea 
was to start moving us away from paper-based processes where a person had to be on campus to 
take care of business and to start allowing some of those functions to occur remotely."

Features of a fully operational Banner Web system included pages for students to check transcripts, 
see institutional-pay information and change personal-contact information.

"We'll be able to send targeted announcements based on major and class status," said Greg 
Marshall, Internet Technology Systems Web developer. "For example, if we wanted to send a 
message to all freshmen biology majors, we'd be able to do that."

Students played an active role in the implementation of the Banner Web registration system. Kay 
Anderson, interim registrar, said over 100 students participated in testing the system for bugs by 
pretending to register.

"We're in an age where students expect [good] service and [instant information] access," Anderson 
said. "Now with Banner Web, they have that."

Students gave feedback about the system in addition to testing for bugs.

"Right now the two things I like about [Banner Web] are that one, I can check my midterm grades 
and two, that they've given students real-time access to registration to see how many seats [in a 
class] are filled," sophomore Stephen Broadbent said. "However, I'm concerned that with online 
registration, the system will crash with all the overload from everyone logging on at once."

Other students voiced positive opinions about the Banner Web system.

"It's a pretty nifty system," junior Jonathan Thacker said. "I like being able to get my midterm grades 
online and see my transcript."

Anderson also said that many people were excited about never using the registration tunnel again. 
She said the last tunnel use was for free add/drop during the first week of classes in January 2004.

Financial aid director Melinda Wood said the Banner Web system could cut down on foot traffic for 
students because it allowed them to check account balances, make payments and decline or accept 
loans online.

Some initial hang-ups occurred with Banner Web, though. Marshall said some students complained 
about the system running slowly.

"It is so integrated that you can't make changes easily," Wood said. "You have to be very, very 
careful about any changes you make to the system. I can't say that it's better University-wide. It's 
just different -- something that we have to get used to."

Some expressed concern about students using the system properly.

"Students are actually logging in and walking away and leaving that system up," Hoffman said. "If a 
student logs and walks away, and the system takes 15 minutes to time out, someone else can go in 
and look [at their information]."

Hoffman said students should protect their Banner identification number like a social security 
number because it provided so much personal information.

The overall reaction to the Banner Web system was positive. Students, faculty, registrars and others 
with tasks that involved paperwork and personal visits to out-of-the-way offices, were now able to 
take care of things online, with more additions planned for the future.

"It's good to get a Web interface that will allow people to have access to things from anywhere," 
Marshall said. "Once we get all the pieces in place, it's going to be pretty powerful."

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"It's a pretty nifty system I like being able to get my midterm grades online and see my transcript."-
junior Jonathan Thacker

"Once We get all the pieces in place, it's going to be pretty powerful" -Greg Marshall, Internet 
Technology Systems Web Developer

Banner Access

Unofficial transcripts could be accessed through the new Banner Web system.  This created an 
easier task for University students and advisers as they completed student graduation applications.

Financial aid could be viewed at all times through Banner Web services.  This let students view their 
loan status online instead of calling the Financial Aid Office or visiting in person.

The open course list could be updated instantly online far the first time during spring 2004 
registration. This aided students in scheduling their classes. Students could also register online in 
spring 2004.

New student identification cards were distributed at the beginning of the fall 2003 semester.  
Students received new identification numbers in conjuction with the Banner Web system.

ABOVE: Junior Susie Dusek accesses Banner Web to check her GPA, her new semester schedule and 
her application for graduation. Dusek accessed Banner Web about four times each month.

Photo by Ashley Hanson

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Pregnant for a Day
By Kelly Kasparie 
Staff Writer

A number of Truman State University students were 'pregnant" in 2003-2004. These nursing 
students were involved in a project that required them to wear a fake pregnancy belly for 24 hours 
or as long as they could handle it.

"My hope was that by putting on the belly that my students would be able to at least be able to 
identify [with] an experience," said Pam Gardner, assistant professor of nursing.

Gardner was teaching Maternal/Neonatal Nursing, and the empathy belly project was her idea. The 
belly was a water-filled pouch and three metal balls. Two of the metal balls each weighed seven 
pounds and were supposed to simulate an active baby. When the person wearing the pregnancy 
belly bent down, the two balls moved like a baby would. The 35-pound belly simulated the 
experience of being eight-months pregnant.

Gardner let her students know that this project was optional. She created an alternative project for 
students to do if they did not feel comfortable wearing the pregnancy belly. Most students chose to 
wear the belly instead of doing the optional project, including a few of the men in the class.

Some of the requirements for the project were that the students had to interact with the world 
around them as if they really were pregnant, and they could not tell anyone the belly was not real.

"One of our students was at Hope's Kitchen and was washing dishes and had a little lady next to her 
who decided to lecture her about all the wonderful things she should be doing while she was 
pregnant," Gardner said. "That she should be resting, she shouldn't be standing there washing 
dishes having her feet swell, and she was not allowed to say the belly was fake."

In another instance, an international student from Africa, junior Ama Owusu, took a picture of 
herself in the pregnancy belly and sent it to her parents in Africa. Owausu let her parents believe she 
was pregnant for about five days before she told them it was a project for class. She said that her 
parents came very close to buying a plane ticket to the United States to take care of their 
"pregnant" daughter.

Students had to make a creative project of what it felt like to be pregnant for a day after they had 
taken a turn with the pregnancy belly. Some of the projects included videos, picture albums, poems 
and storybooks. They presented their creative projects in class.

Gardner said it was difficult to use the pregnancy belly on campus because students involved in the 
program jumped from not being pregnant to being eight months pregnant in one day.

Students noticed different reactions between people who lived on campus and off campus.

"They found the reaction on campus to be more negative than positive," Gardner said.

ABOVE: Junior Susie Dusek admires bibs, bottles and booties at the Kirksville Wal-Mart. The students 
were required to shop for their "expected babies."

Photo by Ashley Hanson

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Junior nursing student Jessica Crites did not find an overly warm reception at the University.

"People on campus were very closed minded," Crites said. "People off campus were really nice, and 
they'd hold doors for you."

When the students reached out to the greater Kirksville area, however, they got some interesting 
reactions. Only one student was verbally accosted. Students found that if they had a wedding ring 
on their hand, the response from the citizens was more positive.

Junior Carissa Allen said she went to Wal-Mart with her boyfriend to look in the baby clothes section 
during her "pregnancy" when a lady approached them.

"She was just looking at the clothes and had been through pregnancy before and wanted to give me 
some tips," Allen said. "She told me to buy a size bigger in Faded Glory."

Most students said they liked the project and would be willing to do it again.

"Yes, [the project] was fun," Allen said. "It's embarrassing at times, though."

Many found that the experience outweighed the embarrassment, however.

"I had a lot of fun with it," Crites said. "It was just awkward being stared at all the time, but it was a 
good experience."

Gardner hoped that the research produced by these "pregnancies" would someday get published in 
nursing journals so more research could be done on pregnancy.

ABOVE: Junior Carissa Allen exercises moderately for "the baby." The nursing students had to do 
everthing a pregnant woman would do during pregnancy.

"My hope was that by putting on the belly that my students would be able to identify /with/ an 
experience.-Parn Gardner, assistant professor of nursing

"People on campus Were very closed minded. People off campus were really nice, and they'd hold 
doors for you." -junior Jessica Crites

Photo by Ashley Hanson

Photo by Ashley Hanson

ABOVE: Junior Susie Dusek pumps gas at a local Kirksville gas station. The Kirksville community was 
unaware that Dusek was not really pregnant, and people treated her likewise.

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Internet Investigation
By Brian Russell 
Contributing Writer

Some professors used a new plagiarism detection tool mainly for peer review functions. Others did 
not think the device was necessary. Still other professors did not have time to look into using the 
tool in their classes.

Truman State University invested more than $4,000 for a subscription to the plagiarism detection 
Web site Turnitin.com during the 2003-2004 academic year. The subscription enabled University 
professors to submit students' papers to Turnitin.com, where the papers were compared to an 
archive of works compiled from the Internet.

The site checked for plagiarism and reported anything it found to the student's professor with a link 
to the Web site where the potentially plagiarized information might have originated.

Chad Mohler, assistant professor of philosophy and religion, said the reason the University 
subscribed to the Turnitin.com service was not so much to catch those who plagiarized after the 
fact, but to prevent the offense from occuring.

"It helps to prevent plagiarism by ... making students begin to see writing as a process, and in that 
process, it's a little bit more difficult to plagiarize," Mohler said.

Wendy Miner, assistant professor of education, said she did not see a need to use the Turnitin.com 
service in her classes. She instead required students when writing a paper to turn in all work related 
to their research, all of which she read. This made it difficult for students to plagiarize information 
without her knowledge of the situation. She understood why some professors chose to use the 
Turnitin.com service, however.

"It takes me a lot of time to read everybody's information, so in that way, it's a time-saving factor, 
and it also helps discourage cheating," Miner said.

Arnold Preussner, professor of English, said he chose not to use Turnitin.com in his classes for 
several reasons.

"Mainly, I've just been too busy to find out about it, and I guess secondly, I've not had that many 
cases that looked like plagiarism," Preussner said. "The fact that I haven't at least perceived 
plagiarism as being a serious problem in my own classes has just led to the approach that I've 
taken."

Junior Audrey Keith said her professor, Sara Orel, Associate Professor of Art, used the Turnitin.com 
service in her junior interdisciplinary seminar class, Gender and Culture: Women of the Middle East 
and North Africa, but she was not bothered by it.

"I think at first I was a little leery about it ... [but] it didn't really change anything for me because I 
didn't plagiarize in the first place," Keith said.

Keith said she understood why a professor might use the Turnitin.com service, but she did not feel 
plagiarism was a problem at the University.

"I've never noticed a problem with [plagiarism]," Keith said. "The times people have a problem with 
it are when they don't realize what plagiarism is."

Mohler said knowledge about plagiraism increased with the buzz Turnitin.com generated during its 
implementation. He said Turnitin.com helped keep plagiarism occurances down because it fostered 
discussions among University students and faculty about the offense.

"The use of the service itself has helped to inspire lots of different conversations around campus 
about exactly what counts as plagiarism or academic dishonesty," Mohler said.

The University hoped that using the Turnitin.com service would reduce or even stop occurances of 
plagiarism among students.

"I think at first I Was a little leery about it... /but/ it didn't really change anything for me becaue I 
didn't plagiarize in the first place."-junior Audrey Keith

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LEFT: Some instructors try to prevent plagiarism by requiring students to submit papers to 
Turnitin.com. The site offered other benefits for professors, such as a customized home page and an 
online grade-book.

LEFT: Students can find reports online and are occasionally tempted to commit plagiarism. 
According to survey results from the Center for Academic Integrity, 80 percent of college students 
admitted to cheating at least once.

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Italy Immersion
By Amy Deis 
Staff Writer

Seventeen students and two professors did not vacation at the typical winter spots over the 2003 
Christmas break. Instead, they spent Dec. 26-Jan. 8 traveling through Italy, making stops in Rome, 
Venice and Florence.

Cole Woodcox, professor of English, and Julia DeLancey, associate professor of art, led the trip. 
Students who participated wanted to learn about the art history of Italy and also to enjoy the 
experience of traveling in Europe.

"The course focus was to look at the classical past in Rome ... but also to give students a chance to 
study and travel at the same time," DeLancey said.

Any student interested in learning more about Italy's art could go. Students did not have any 
prerequisites for the trip.

"We had everything from senior art history majors who've had eight classes in art history and others 
who've never had any," DeLancey said.

Many trip participants traveled to Italy with expectations of expanding their knowledge of Italian art 
history.

"Part of the things I did over there, I sketched for some things that are coming up in my show," 
senior Mike Lovinguth said. "I got some sketches of'The David' and Michelangelo's stuff that you 
can't get anywhere else. You learn a whole lot about art history, and that's really important to the 
studio arts because you're constantly referencing them."

Woodcox and DeLancey set the itinerary of places to visit. Students had to see these places to 
receive the three credit hours for the trip. Among the traditional places they saw were the Forum, 
the Coliseum and the Pantheon. They visited the two largest museums, the Uffizi and Accademia in 
Florence and also went to the Doges Palace in Venice. Students had several free days allotted, 
however, for doing whatever they wanted. Many students took this opportunity to visit other 
famous spots and further their knowledge of Italy's arts.

"In Florence, the Academy where 'The David' and 'The Slaves' are, the sculptures are half finished," 
senior April Behnke said. "The back is just a piece of rock and this form is just breaking out of the 
rock, and it's just beautiful. I loved it."

Lovinguth enjoyed being able to recognize famous pieces he had previously studied in his art history 
courses.

"You'd walk into a church and see something on the wall and say, 'Oh, I know that!"' Lovinguth said. 
"In person, you'd think, 'Wow, that is important.'"

Even though part of the trip was for the students' enjoyment, the other part was devoted to 
learning. The students had to complete about 14 pages of journals reflecting on the experience and 
also had to write a 20-page paper. A draft of their paper had to be turned in before they left for 
Italy. Each student also made an onsite presentation about his or her topic once there, and they had 
to make revisions before turning in a final paper after viewing their topic in person.

The students and professors who went on the trip enjoyed the differences in culture while 
experiencing Italy firsthand.

"In America, we have sort of this crazy work ethic where you're supposed to work 14 hours a day, 
and if you're not, you're not seen as a valid person," DeLancey said. "There you'll go to a shop, and 
they'll have a sign saying, 'Closed this weekend for cousin's wedding.'"

Behnke noticed another difference of their lifestyle.

"When people go out to eat, it's not hurried," Behnke said. "If you're at a restaurant for four hours, 
it's not a big deal."

Although the students enjoyed the traveling aspect of the trip, they did not deny that one reason for 
going was to expand their knowledge. Lovinguth enjoyed how art history was just as important in 
2003 as it was centuries ago.

"I love the art, especially in Venice," Lovinguth said. "It seems to be a tradition still going on. They 
still like making art. It's pretty much ingrained in their culture."

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Photo by Johnny Vines

LEFT: Students brave the rain to walk the streets of Vatican City, determined to reach The Vatican. 
Students visited many historical sites in Italy, including the Coliseum and the Sistene Chapel.

LEFT: Seniors Sarah Spies and Sarah Rutherford walk together as they enjoy the Italian atmosphere. 
Students had many opportunities to indulge in the Italian culture during the visit to Italy, including 
welcoming the new year in 2004.

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Approaching Tenure
By Kelly Kasparie 
Staff Writer

Truman State University had a wide array of professors in 2003, but besides gender, race and age 
differences, instructors were set apart by their tide of assistant, associate or full professor. 
Distinction between the status of different professors was confusing for many students.

"The terminology comes from the Middle Ages when universities were first founded," said Heinz 
Woehlk, language and literature division head. "An assistant professor was one who assisted a 
professor."

Woehlk, who had worked for the University since 1978, said these titles meant something different 
today than in the Middle Ages. Assistant professor was the entry-level title of most college and 
university professors. Instructors had a third-year formative review, which was implemented 
University wide during the 2003-2004 academic year. Instructors learned what they were doing right 
and what areas they could improve on through this formative review.

"It's a continuing process of learning," said Silvia Pites, professor of Spanish. "It's weeding out those 
that don't have it in their hearts to be teachers."

The instructor review committee consisted of a minimun of three people, two of which had to be 
from the instructor's discipline. Each division had subtle differences in the review process.

"In that formative third-year review and each year for annual evaluations, we will get requests," said 
David Gillette, professor of economics. "We don't have to comply, but we have the opportunity to 
make comments about colleagues at least in your discipline."

The committee looked at evidence the instructor submitted during reviews, including instances of 
successful teaching, excellence in research or scholarly activity, and proof that the instructor was 
contributing in a service component to the University. Gillette, who was starting his 14th year at the 
University in 2003, did service activities such as advising the Sigma Kappa sorority, chairing the 
interview project and working on faculty senate for a while.

The third-year review prepared University instructors for the important fifth-year review.

Instructors were considered for promotion to associate professor during their fifth year of teaching 
at the University. With the title of associate professor came a raise in pay and more status. The 
associate professor, after being promoted, was also considered for tenure in their sixth year of 
teaching.

"Tenure is a system of higher education designed to protect academic freedom, academic integrity 
in the classroom, so that the administration or government cannot tell the faculty member not to 
teach the facts about certain subjects," Woehlk said.

The associate professor was allowed to stay at the University if the tenure review was positive. The 
professor had a terminal seventh year contract if the review was negative and had the seventh year 
to search for a new job.

Associate professors would be considered for promotion again if they obtained tenure. Another 
major review was scheduled eight years after reaching the associate level to determine if they 
should be promoted to a full professor.

The associate professor became a full professor if the review was positive and everyone on the 
Board of Governors agreed.

"There's hoops that you jump through in your career and when you are fully through the last hoops 
of being a full professor, there is a little bit less stress of having to jump through more hoops," 
Gillette said. "Gosh, it wasn't any big deal to jump through the hoops. I didn't do anything extra, I 
just did what I felt like a contributing citizen in a community should be doing."

Most University professors did not feel that different titles were important. Their students and the 
impact made by teaching were more important to most professors.

"I think we have some of the best faculty on campus because, in my opinion, they are very 
dedicated to the students," Woehlk said. "Rank is a wonderful thing to achieve, and there are the 
tangible benefits of a little more money, but the main thing about working here at this university is 
being able to work with students."

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LEFT: Suren Fernando, associate professor of mathematics, talks to his students. Fernando became 
an associate professor in 2003. The University promoted 42 professors in the 2003-2004 school 
year.

PHOTO BY RENEE HELLEBUSCH

LEFT: Ruthie Dare-Halma, professor of math and computer science, explains a new term to the class. 
Dare-Halma became a full professor in 2003.

PHOTO BY RENEE HELLEBUSCH

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Taking it Easy
By Lauren Schulte 
Contributing Writer

Imagine taking a class and not worrying about getting a high grade, stressing over percentages and 
panicking late at night about what you had to score on the next exam to get an "A." It was almost 
every student's dream. However, this was not a Truman State University utopia, it was something 
students took advantage of every semester.

Many students and professors used the terms pass/ fail and credit/no credit interchangeably, but 
the two terms had specific differences.

Students commonly took internships, senior seminars, freshman week classes and study abroad 
credit for pass/fail credit. The class was predetermined to be pass/fail, and every student involved 
would have this grading system. It only affected the students' GPA if they failed the class.

The credit/no credit option was completely different from pass/fail.

"The unique thing about credit/no credit is that the student has a choice," interim registrar Kay 
Anderson said.

The choice was to take the class for no grade. The catch, however, was that only "free elective" 
undergraduate courses could be taken that way. The class would count toward total hours, writing 
enhanced, 300/400 level, and the 63 liberal arts and sciences hours. It did not count for anything 
else, including major or minor requirements or Liberal Studies Program credit.

Anderson said Student Senate designed and initiated the credit/no credit idea at the University in 
the early 1990s. The faculty senate approved it and many professors recognized its benefits. The 
goal of such an option was to promote exploration outside of a student's comfort zone and 
encourage a learning environment where grades did not play a role. Anderson said about 225 
students took classes this way each semester.

Junior Jaci Devine decided to take her Legal Environment of Business class credit/no credit. She was 
hoping to go to law school, and being a Spanish and communication major, she was unable to 
incorporate many legal classes into her course schedule.

"I considered it a fun class that I wanted to take and not one that I necessarily needed," Devine said.

Devine discovered this option on her own and thought it would help build a foundation for law 
school.

The credit/no credit class option never affected students' GPAs, and only the students, their advisers 
and the registrar's office would know the student was taking it as credit/no credit. Only after grades 
had been submitted would the registrar's office eliminate the grade and give a student credit for the 
course. An "F" resulted in no credit given, but the student's transcript would show that the student 
attempted the course. Five credit hours per semester and 12 total hours towards a degree could be 
taken credit/no credit.

Anderson said that students should talk to their advisers at length before choosing to take a course 
this way because of the long-term effects. Seniors were the most likely to choose this option 
because it gave them a chance to take a class they might have been apprehensive about.

Students chose to take a class credit/no credit for a variety of reasons, but not all of them were as 
positive as the original design intended. Some students chose to take a class credit/no credit after a 
few weeks into a semester when they were doing poorly but needed the class to remain a full-time 
student. This posed problems because the class would not count toward their major or LSP even if 
they had originally intended it to.

For those who used this option wisely, however, the true benefit was apparent.

Senior Crystal Schrage took an art history class credit/ no credit during her sophomore year.

"I found it easier to enjoy the class instead of having to worry about grades the whole time," 
Schrage said.

The design hoped to provide students with an opportunity to enjoy learning risk-free.

"It helps to contribute to an atmosphere of lifelong learning and exploration," Anderson said. "It 
gives students an opportunity to pursue new interests and new fields of study."

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I found it easier to enjoy the class instead of Racing to Worry about grades the whole time."-senior 
Crystal Schrage

"It gives students an opportunity to pursue new interests and new fields of study."
-Kay Anderson, interim registrar

ABOVE: Freshmen Callie Comegys, Alexander Todd, ill Knuerr and Dan Johnson are attentive and 
take notes. Freshman Charlie Hanford, who took the class Credit/ No Credit, opted to nap during the 
lecture.

Photo by Danielle Stacy

Credit/No Credit

Students could take a total of 12 hours credit/no credit that counted toward graduation. However, 
only five hours could be taken credit/no credit per semester

Credit/no credit hours could not be used toward majors, minors, or Liberal Studies Program 
requirements. However, students could take credit/no credit hours in a wide variety of disciplines

Credit/no credit was an option that students normally chose to take after enrolling in the class and 
becoming more familiar with the coursework and course load

About 30 percent of students who took credit/no credit classes decided to turn in their forms for 
credit/no credit on the last possible day, which was also the last day to drop a class

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Many Talents
By Emily Randall 
Staff Writer

Truman State University was a school known for having an outstanding academic reputation. The 
University boasted a high caliber of professors, and one such example was Cole Woodcox, associate 
professor of English.

Woodcox was a man devoted to his students' education as well as his own. He had a Bachelor of 
Arts Degree from the University of Utah, a Master of the Arts from the Courtauld Institute of Art, 
and a Master's and Doctorate of Philosophy from the University of Oxford.

"He's one of those people who over the course of the years has kept on learning and goes 
interesting ways with his teaching, as well as with his own education," said Monica Barron, 
professor of English. "He doesn't just pull out crumpled notes in preparation for class. He really 
knows his subjects and is passionate about them."

Many students considered themselves to be busy, and Woodcox certainly understood. He taught a 
broad variety of subjects, including British literature, English composition, film studies, architectural 
history, art history and Italian.

"I teach such a variety of subjects simply because they reflect my own interests and life 
experiences," Woodcox said. "I get personal and intellectual satisfaction with these subjects."

Students quickly recognized Woodcox's passion for his subjects. He was a favorite professor among 
students for his expressiveness and humor.

"I have retaken him three times," senior Lydia Nobles said. "I keep coming back because he is just so 
interesting. He turns any dull subject into something cool. I would say he is one of the funniest 
professors I've ever had. Also, he's not afraid to truly get to know students. He's always up for a 
chat."

His teaching style focused on each student having a voice and an opportunity to participate in what 
Woodcox called the "creation of understanding." He believed in dividing the class up for discussion 
as often as possible to achieve such ends.

"My style of teaching makes participation easier, especially for the shy folks," Woodcox said.

Woodcox was also involved across campus. He

Photo by Ashley Hanson

ABOVE: Cole Woocox works diligently in his office at the Univeristy. Woodcox had received honors 
such as the Educator of the Year Award and The Walker and Doris Allen Fellowship Award.

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worked with Scholastic Enhancement Experience students, interviewed Pershing Scholars, 
conducted informal advising, worked with PRISM, helped with study abroad, raised money for the 
art gallery and made efforts to support his colleagues' activities.

Woodcox was also an active part of the global community. He was a world traveler and encouraged 
students to do the same. He was involved in the Episcopal Church, started the Lambda Alliance, an 
organization for gay and lesbian faculty and staff, and liked to cook.

"Cole is a good cook," Barron said. "He and I teamed up at the food fest on the Kirksville square, 
which promotes local fresh foods, and won first place. No one was more surprised than us, though."

Overall, people viewed Woodcox as a unique man and a highly respected professor, whether 
teaching a variety of courses, advising students, traveling the world, cooking up some fresh culinary 
delights or furthering his own education.

Photo by Ashley Hanson

Photo illustration by Beth Spinney

ABOVE: Cole Woodcox, assistant professor of English, shares his film expertise with his Film Form 
and Sense students as sophomore Matthew Decker contemplates the information. Woodcox 
enjoyed traveling and had visited places such as Istanbul, Korea and the Current River in Missouri.

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Defining Liberal Arts
By Amy Deis 
Staff Writer

Upholding the title of "Harvard of the Midwest" was just one of Truman State University's goals. The 
University was set apart from countless others because of its foundation as Missouri's premiere 
liberal arts university.

A change to the mission statement in 1985 was meant to transform the University into Missouri's 
public liberal arts college. However, the mission statement did not go into affect until 1986.

"The process of actually being, not just being recognized as, occurred over a long period of time 
going well back into the '70s," said Garry Gordon, vice president of academic affairs. "It was 
probably a recognition of the quality and the excellence of the programs."

The faculty and staff rewrote the new value system at the time of the switch to ensure that 
University students would be more prepared for the world rather than one specific career.

"The liberal education is one that won't focus on anything," said David Christiansen, director of 
interdisciplinary studies. "It won't prepare you specifically for anything, so in that sense, it prepares 
you for everything."

The University required its students to complete seven of eight major education groups through the 
Liberal Studies Program. This guaranteed that students would graduate with a better understanding 
of all areas of study as opposed to an understanding of their major field alone.

"The whole idea of a liberal arts degree is that it frees an individual... from provincialism. It frees 
[them] from perspectives [they] may have developed through lack of knowledge," Gordon said. "It 
causes [them] to question [themselves] and the world in ways that may allow [them] to contribute 
to that world."

Students who left the University with a degree not only left with knowledge to be used in their 
careers, but also with knowledge that was generally used in all workplaces.

"In the broadest terms, liberal arts concentrates on transferability of skills," said Martin Eisenberg, 
dean of the residential college program. "To me, when I see the way we constructed the LSP, [one] 
can see this coming out that there are some essential skills ... writing as critical thinking, public 
speaking, well, that's the nature of communication. It's got a lot of transferability."

These fundamental skills were the reason the University was set apart from other public colleges or 
universities, but other factors also made it different from a traditional liberal arts school.

"We're unique as a liberal arts institute because A, we're public, and B, we are as large as we are," 
Gordon said. "[When] you generally think of a liberal arts institution, you generally think of small, 
private colleges."

University students could be confident that the education they received, no matter what degree 
they obtained, would prepare them well for their future careers.

"To me," Eisenberg said, "liberal arts at its bottom core comes down to asking yourself: What kind of 
person do you want to be? And how do you become that person?"

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Photo by Renee Hellebusch

LEFT: Senior Jolita Seckute explores the wonders of chemistry. Students had to take at least one life 
science class and one chemical science class to fulfill Liberal Studies Program requirements.

ABOVE: Freshman bass player Frank Richter and junior pianist Brian Baker play jazz music together. 
The Liberal Studies progrm encompassed a variety of courses, including music courses.

"The liberal education -it won't prepare you specifically for anything, so in that sense it prepares 
you for everything."-David Christiansen, director of Interdisciplinary Studies

Photo by Kate Anderson

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Freedom in Choosing
By Chris Brown 
Contributing Writer

Truman State University was known for challenging its students and had been called "the Harvard of 
the Midwest." Questions surfaced, however, about whether the Liberal Studies Program 
requirements were too restrictive for students who wanted flexibility and variety in their classes. An 
LSP implementation committee, made up of faculty and students, decided to change the University 
catalog to allow for more flexibility in the liberal arts program.

"There was a concern from both faculty and students that the curriculum was too tight and that 
students didn't have enough choice," said Michael McManis, University dean for planning. "Some 
faculty and students were concerned about the calculus requirement."

Many options arose -- one choice being to cluster the requirements. The committee decided after 
much debate that the new catalog should allow every student to drop any one of the eight LSP 
modes of inquiry.

Students and faculty discussed the issue during an implementation committee meeting.

"There was a lot of input through faculty governance, as well as a lot of discussion and votes and 
conversation within Student Senate," said Scott Ellis, science division head.

University students took advantage of this change. Sophomore Jeremy Brinning said that he wanted 
to drop the life science requirement.

"I had biology in high school and just didn't enjoy it," Brinning said. "I wasn't very good at it, and so 
if I can drop it, I might as well not take it. I don't want to damage my grade point average."

Junior Kristen Hollinger, who decided to drop the philosophy and religion mode of inquiry, had 
similar feelings.

"None of the classes that were options [for that requirement] really interested me," Hollinger said.

Students' choices concerning which requirement they would omit was as varied as the LSP program 
itself.

"The speculation was that calculus would be the most likely [to be dropped], but I believe the early 
returns don't confirm that," McManis said.

The changes in the catalog affected all academic divisions at the University. The faculty was hopeful, 
however, that the students would make good choices and that dropped courses would be evenly 
spread out among the divisions.

"We really won't have a picture until four years from now," Ellis said. "I don't really expect that over 
the next five years that change will have much of an impact on [the science division]."

One problem with the new system was determining

Photo illustration by Kim Dickinson 

ABOVE: University students toss out old coursebooks. The new 2003-2005 catalog was available in 
fall 2003 and offered the option of eliminating one of eight Liberal Studies Program requirements.

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the process in dropping a LSP requirement. Some University students thought the new system was 
not well explained.

"From what I've heard, when you sign up for graduation, you tell them which book you're using, and 
that's all you have to do," Hollinger said.

Other students thought the process might be more involved.

"I guess I would just like to know what I am supposed to do or ... if I have to do anything at all," 
Brinning said. "I got the new [course] book, but I don't know what I'm supposed to do with it other 
than that."

McManis, however, said the mode of inquiry drop was not a secret. A student simply did not take a 
class in one of the required areas. The missing course would become the dropped requirement 
when the student submitted a graduation packet.

"I think the general feeling is, yes [the LSP change] is a good thing," Ellis said. "I think the hope is 
that this does give students a little more freedom in choosing their courses. And then the hope is 
that the students will choose wisely."

Brinning and Hollinger agreed the change was good.

"If people are double-majoring or have lots of minors or something, sometimes it's just hard to get 
all those classes in, and just having that one less [class] can make a big difference," Hollinger said.

PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY KIM DICKINSON

ABOVE: The LSP change allows students to obtain double major and minor degrees with less stress. 
Students dropped a variety of requirements, including the mathematical and life science modes.

"I had biology in high school and just didn't enjoy it I wasn't very good at it, and so if I can drop it, I 
might as well not take it." - sophomore Jeremy Brinning

"I think the genera! feeling is yes, /the LSP change/ is a good thing." - Scott Ellis, science division 
head

Drop One Mode

Students could leave one entry blank in the Liberal Studies Program requirements when filling out 
their degree worksheets. The requirement left unfilled would become the dropped mode of inquiry 
when students applied for graduation.

Mode of inquiry courses that were dropped varied among the different disciplines during 2003-
2004. No clear majority existed among dropped requirements.

Those who preferred to stay in an older version of the University catalog had to take all eight of the 
LSP required courses. Catalogs could be used for up to six years before a student had to update to a 
newer version.

The eight modes of iquiry were aesthetic fine arts, aesthetic literature, historical, mathematical, 
philosophical/religious, scientific life science, scientific physical science and social scientific.

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Healthy Living
By Emily Randall 
Staff Writer

Snorkeling, Pilates, backpacking and hiking may have seemed like activities one would have pursued 
over a relaxing spring break, but they were actually among the courses offered as a part of the 
change in structure of Lifetime Health and Fitness. Long dreaded by students as an unnecessary 
Liberal Studies Program requirement, Truman State University revamped the course for the spring 
2004 semester.

Chris Lantz, health and exercise science director, began contemplating in 2002 how he could change 
the former Lifetime Health and Fitness course.

"I never liked the course," Lantz said. "I wanted to be teaching exercise as a process not a product. 
[Lifetime Health and Fitness] was a product model, and students weren't getting much out of it."

The activity portion of the course was the major cause for the change. The course had two major 
problems. First, students did not enjoy it. Lantz said that students found it an unnecessary course 
and often considered the content to be beneath them.

"I didn't like the class, which I took in the fall 2003 semester," freshman Jason Wilkis said. "It was 
the exact P.E. class which I took in the first grade. I felt unmotivated and usually acted downright 
goofy."

The teachers experienced problems as well because they did not particularly enjoy their classes. 
Lantz said instructors felt like babysitters and generally did not have fun teaching.

The course changed as a result. It split into two courses, which students took for 1.5 and .5 credits, 
respectively. One course remained the lecture portion from the former class. The new added 
feature was the additional course with a host of unique activities. The activity class had to be taken 
in the same semester as the lecture.

The coaches from the athletic department created the courses. They could make their class 
whatever they wanted, with the only requirement being that it had to include aerobic and anaerobic 
exercise. The coaches, as a result, got creative. They came up with activities such as aerobics, 
basketball, bodybuilding, duathloning, Canadian rules kickball, lifetime exercise and activity, lifetime 
sports, nautilus weight training, personal fitness, Pilates, power lifting, swimming, snorkeling, 
Ultimate Frisbee, weight training, backpacking and hiking, beginning personal running, Chicago-style 
softball, soccer, marathons/triathlon/road race and team sports.

This buffet of fitness activities resulted in positive feedback from University students.

"Having been on kickball teams in the past, I was disappointed to find that Truman didn't have a 
club team," freshman Brent Cook said. "I was really excited when I found out I could take it as a 
class. I take kickball for the love of the game."

Kickball and Pilates were the favorite activity classes.

"I'm really glad I waited until my senior year to take Lifetime Health and Fitness," senior Natalie 
Preston said. "I've always wanted to try Pilates."

Additionally, University students who took the old version of Lifetime Health and Fitness were 
disappointed that they missed out on the new activities.

"I didn't really mind the old class but would have preferred more choices," freshman Savannah 
Helton said.

Along with the renewed excitement of students and faculty in the course, the new structure did not 
cost any extra money, which excited University administration in a time of budget-crunches. No 
additional staff was added to cover the new courses. The change actually opened doors for some 
coaches to teach more courses, potentially saving money for the University.

"In terms of interest, the only place we could go was up," Lantz said. "I think we have. I'm very 
excited about [the new course]."

"I'm, really glad I waited until my senior year to take Lifetime Health and Fitness, we always wanted 
to try Pilates." -senior Natalie Preston

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Photo by Amy Ortega

LEFT: Senior Jonathan Waits and freshman Josh Backer participate in a game of kickball. Twenty 
students enrolled in the spring 2004 kickball course.

ABOVE: Sophomore Laura Dittrich participates in a pilates class for her Lifetime Health and Fitness 
Activity requirement. Pilates was one of the most popular fitness activity classes among students.

Photo by Loretta Palmer

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The Final Test
By Loretta Palmer 
Staff Writer

College students took hundreds of tests by the end of their formal education. Truman State 
University students, though, had to take one final test as a part of the assessment program before 
graduating.

This test took several forms depending on what degree the student was receiving. The two most 
popular senior tests were the Major Field Achievement Test and the Graduate Record Examination 
General Test.

The University paid for most of these tests, but students had several choices about the payment 
process.

Liz Story, assessment and testing secretary, said that students could pay in advance for the test and 
then get reimbursed by the University, or they could get a voucher that took about six weeks to 
receive after application.

The deadline for taking these tests before May graduation was April 15. The test dates and the way 
they were taken depended on the specific test.

"Tests that are like the MFAT and [Area Concentration Achievement Test] are given at night and 
they are usually at 6 p.m.," Story said. "Those are all in a big group, in a classroom setting."

Students took the GRE on computers in the Assessment and Testing Office. Students signed up for a 
time because only six people could test at once. Test takers received raw scores upon completion 
and received official scores in the mail two to three weeks after the student took the test.

Students applying to graduate schools often took another test in addition to their senior test.

"English majors can take the GRE for both graduate school and for graduation requirement," senior 
Becky Fleming said. "I don't understand why it's not like that for other majors."

Maria DiStefano, dean of graduate studies, explained that the University used the GRE as a senior 
test when a nationally normed test specific to that discipline did not exist. She believed that a test 
that covered both the University's assessment and graduate school admission would be wonderful 
but had not yet been achieved, mostly due to the objectives of the two types of testing.

"What we want to know from a senior test is very different than what a graduate school may be 
interested in knowing so as to determine whether the student is admissible to the programs, 
whether the student should have an assistantship or such as that," DiStefano said.

Students only had to be in the 20th percentile for senior testing, so many did not study.

"I just think that it's another requirement that Truman makes you go through to make sure that they 
are the 'premier liberal university,"' senior Kamiah Walker said. "I don't think people put the effort 
into it, so I don't really know the point of it. I don't think it's a good reflection of what I've learned 
from Truman."

Senior Heather Wickham said seniors take these tests very lightly.

"Some people just fill in all the circles real fast and don't even read the test," Wickham said.

DiStefano would rather students take these tests more seriously for several reasons.

"I would hope that our students are generous enough towards the students who come after them 
that they would want to contribute to the University doing better for them," DiStefano said.

Senior John Spader thought the senior test was important to the University.

"I can see why they want people to take it because if there is value to the history department to see 
where they need to strengthen or if it gives them insight into what they are doing well and what 
they are not, then that's fine," Spader said. "I'll take it. It's just two hours of my life."

DiStefano thought that the tests were valuable to University students and programs.

"[These tests] give us concrete evidence of how our students compare, how we are doing in 
preparing our students as compared to other institutions," DiStefano said.

Some disagreed with this method of comparison.

"I haven't ever heard teachers compare their teaching to what the test results are," Fleming said. 
"I've never seen any evidence that it's affected my education."

DiStefano said that if the reputation of the University continues to be good, then students' degrees 
would be worth more when they go to look for a graduate school or a job.

"By helping us re-examine our programs and improving them when they need to be improved, in 
essence you are helping to keep the reputation of Truman where it needs to be," DiStefano said. "So 
it will also benefit you down the line."

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"I would hope that our students are generous enough towards the students who come after them 
that they Would Want to contribute to the University doing better for them. -Maria DiStefano, dean 
of graduate studies

"I just think it's another requirement that Truman makes you go through to make sure that they are 
the 'premier liberal university.-senior Kamiah Walker

ABOVE: Senior Nick Turco writes a check for $115 to register for the GRE. Communication and 
English students applying to law school could substitute the LSAT for the GRE and received 
reimbursment for part of the cost.

Photo by Marc Harman

Testing Costs

Seniors paid $115 to take the GRE as their senior test option. The University refunded students the 
money for this test one time. The cost was not reimbursed if they decided to retake the test instead 
of submitting their scores from the first test.

Seniors did not have to achieve a specific score or be above a certain percentile on their senior tests 
to fulfill the graduation requirement. Many students studied for the tests, however, because they 
submitted the scores to potential graduate schools for application purposes.

The Major Field of Achievement Test (MFAT) was to be completed as the senior test for the majority 
of majors at the University. This test could not be used for graduate school admissions. Students 
took the test at night in a classroom setting.

Most foreign language majors had to take a Language Competency test. Russian majors, however, 
could take the GRE as their senior test. Students could take the GRE as a senior test for graduation 
only if no test existed in their major.

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Some of the most enjoyable and memorable events at Truman State University occurred with 
friends through campus organizations.

An eclectic array of groups existed on campus, from religious and Greek, to special-interest and 
athletic. Some groups sponsored speakers or brought high-profile bands, while others built houses 
or volunteered in the community.

No matter the size or extravagance, however, each organization provided a niche for its members. 
Some groups provided opportunities to perform in the spotlight at lip sync and skit events. Others 
allowed members to hold offices and gain professional experience.

Students also gained lasting memories and freindships through these organizations. Group activities 
served to amplify college life, making the late-night formals or day-long conferences worth every 
devoted minute.

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ABOVE: Senior Muhammed Imran Hossain and freshman Ali Muqudus perform Eid ul-Adha prayers. 
Eid ul-Adha, also known as Feast of the Sacrifice, was a day from Muslims to commemorate their 
belief that Abraham showed his devotion to God by sacrificing his son.

PHOTO BY LORETTA PALMER

muslim students gather to create familiarity and an atmosphere of fellowship on campus
their faith

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By Phil Hageman 
Contributing Writer

Many immigrants and international students came to the United States because it was a land of 
opportunity and a prosperous democracy teeming with endless job opportunities.

The education standards brought senior Imran Hossain, Bangladesh native, to Kirksville in spring 
2000.

Lured to Truman State University by a lucrative scholarship and friends from Bangladesh who 
already attended, Hossain confronted a strange, rural culture with no recognizable traces of his 
Islamic background. Hossain, therefore, joined the University's Muslim Student Association to 
maintain his faith. He later became the group's president.

Hossain not only joined the organization to pray and share his experience with fellow Muslims, but 
he also wanted to educate the Kirksville community about the tenets of Islam and clear up any 
misconceptions people had about the religion.

"We try to convey the message that Islam is a very peaceful religion," Hossain said. "If anyone has 
any misconceptions, they are most welcome to call us or e-mail us."

Graduate Muhammed Moin Hoissain founded the Muslim Student Association in 1999 with students 
from the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and the University. One of the goals in the 
group's constitution was to make Islam better understood by the University community. Members 
also wanted to promote understanding between Muslims and non-Muslims.

The group brought in speakers, including the president of the Islamic Society of North America and 
other distinguished Islamic scholars, to enlighten outside audiences with the wisdom and beliefs of 
the religion. MSA also set up discussion panels with other religious groups such as the Baptist 
Student Union.

"Everyone should seek information and knowledge," Mustafa Sawani, professor of economics and 
MSA adviser said. "Do not rely only on Fox News. If you really want to know, you have to ask the 
people who are Muslims. Talk to them and interact with them. They are much better in person. Do 
not rely on second-hand information."

Sophmore Fatima Hasan, MSA secretary, focused on the group's second stated goal, which was to 
bring University and KCOM Muslims together and help them in their practice of Islam. Hasan took an 
activist role and persuaded Hy-Vee to begin carrying halal meat, which was meat butchered in the 
name of Allah and drained of all blood.

"Our goal is to make [Muslims] feel at home," Hasan said. "We all are part of one family. We believe 
in helping our Muslim brothers and sisters in time of need."

The group also worked toward setting up a scholarship for Muslim students. Another goal was to 
obtain a permanent place to pray and gather, much like the Catholic Newman Center and the BSU.

Amplifying 
Muslim Students 
Association
Muslims celebrated Eid twice a year -- Eid ul-Fitr occurred the day after Ramadan and Eid ul-Adha 
was the 10th day of the last month in the Islamic calendar.
Muslims sacrificed a goat or lamb during Eid to represent their belief that Abraham sacrificed his son 
for Cod.
The Islamic calendar, created in 622 A.D., was 352 days long, with each day beginning at sunset.

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meeting the family

sororities invite relatives for a weekend

ABOVE: Melanie, John and sophomore Krista Anthonopoulas share a meal together at Patterson's 
during Alpha Gamma Delta's Family Day. The annual event hosted 120 people, and 80 of those were 
AGD relatives.

Photo by Ashley Hanson

"I like to show my family what we really do. So it's nice to let them see what we're all about."-
sophomore Kim Thiesfield

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By Brandi Moeller 
People Editor

Friends, family and fun -- that was Family Day for many organizations on Truman State University's 
campus. Moms, dads and other family members traveled great distances to see their children at 
their home away from home.

Sigma Sigma Sigma organized a day for the sorority sisters' dads to visit.

"We had a washers tournament, went to the volleyball game and we had a raffle," junior Lindsay 
Hunstein said. "The prizes were for the dad and the daughter both -- like a shaving kit and a purse, a 
Truman t-shirt and sweatshirt, Truman glasses and picture frames."

A dinner for sorority members and their fathers occured at the Lambda Chi Alpha house.

"We bought the food, but the Lambda Chi boys cooked so we didn't have to worry about it," 
Hunstein said. "It was nice."

The sorority also sponsored a letter-writing contest.

"The girls wrote letters about their dads. A committee read the letters and chose the best one," 
Hunstein said. "Nine letters were entered in the contest, and the winning letter was framed and 
given to the dad on Dad's Day."

Although the dad's day was meant for dads, the group welcomed other family members as well.

"My mom came because my sister and I aren't going to be home for awhile, so we asked her to 
come," Hunstein said. "There were about five moms that came."

Sigma Chi Delta also organized a dad's day. The sorority members had always sponsored a mom's 
day, and they made the decision in | the 2002-2003 academic year to start hosting a dad's day as 
well.

"We planned to go to the football game, tie-dye T-shirts and have a bonfire," senior Jamie Dobbs 
said.

Although it was not a planned event, some dads made an appearance out on the town with their 
daughters.

"We plan a couple of events intermittently because some dads can't come until later," Dobbs said. 
"Then some of them go out with us."

Alpha Gamma Delta sponsored a family day that consisted of a dinner, banquet and silent auction.

"We had a performance before dinner -- it was the True Men," sophomore Kim Thiesfield said. "We 
ate dinner, had a slide show, a father/daughter dance, the silent auction and we sang our songs at 
the end."

Parents sent baby pictures of their daughters to present at the slide show, but the sorority members 
were not aware of the pictures prior to that night.

"We sent the parents letters to ask for pictures, but they didn't know what it was for and the girls 
had no idea -- they were really surprised," Thiesfield said. "We put their baby picture up, and then 
showed pictures of them now, and the slide show ended with pictures from events we held 
throughout the year. All the parents received a copy of the slide show."

Thiesfield's parents and her younger brother came for the family day and had a great time.

"I like to hang out with my sister," Steven Thiesfield said.

These family days gave the members' parents a good opportunity to visit their daughters and to see 
them in the school environment.

"I like for my parents to see what my life at Truman is like," sophomore Michelle Zieres said.

Parents also enjoyed supporting their daughters' sorority.

"We come to be supportive of our daughter and the sorority," Nancy Zieres said. "It's also nice to 
meet the other girls and their families."

It was a long trip to Kirksville for some parents.

"It's nice because my family is from Nebraska, and they don't get to come [to Kirksville] much," 
Thiesfield said. "I like to show my family what we really do. Sororities are hard to understand unless 
you are here seeing it. So it's nice to let them see what we're all about."

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no script, no problem
a new blend of performing arts develops 
through an university improvisation group
By Kelly Kasparie 
Staff Writer

Anew theatrical organization brought comedy and drama to Truman State University's campus in 
2003-2004 but in a different way. Damascus Road, a program put on by the Baptist Student Union, 
organized a small group of people to put together an improvisation show for its audience. The 
audience was so receptive that the performers decided to develop the group and give it a name of 
its own.

"We enjoyed it so much, and there was a positive response from the audience we performed for 
before," senior Matt Marble said. "We thought that this would be something to try to continue and 
expand to get more people involved in."

The group officially began in October 2003 and adopted the name Sanscript.

"It's a play on words," sophomore Alex Johnson said. "Sans means without."

After Sanscript became a University-sponsored organization, they had auditions for new members. 
Auditions lasted two nights. All students who wanted to participate could try out. Students did not 
have to have a background in theater or be a theater major to participate.

Sophomore Stacey Hollerauer was walking down the sidewalk when one of her friends walked by 
and asked her if she wanted to go to the Sanscript auditions.

"I'm like, yeah," Hollerauer said. "We only made it for the last audition, and low and behold, [I made 
it]."

The students who started the group wanted to keep the acting troop small.

"We kind of want to keep it under 10, because we felt improv is something you have to be able to 
be comfortable with the people you are performing with," Marble said. "You have to realize what 
their strengths are and what yours are, be able to play off each other and kind of have a sense of 
where the other person is probably going to go because you spend so much time working with 
them. With a smaller group, you are able to do that more."

Sanscript planned to do at least three shows during the year and hoped to perform at University 
visit days. The shows consisted of different games, which collectively lasted about an hour. Their 
performances resembled the popular television show, "Whose Line is it Anyway?"

"There is no script whatsoever," Marble said. "We get all of our suggestions and ideas from the 
audience. Whatever they throw at us, we have to work with that. It is really exciting to have that 
unknown aspect."

Rehearsals occurred once a week for two to three hours. Sanscript members played games in 
rehearsals that were similar to the games they played for performances. Games like Party Quirks, 
Diminishing Returns, African Chant and ESPN2 were some of the favorites.

"My ... favorite is African Chant," Holleraurer said. "The audience will give something that you will 
definitely not hear in an African Chant, and then you'll make an African Chant about it. It is just a 
bunch of beats and off-beat singing and chanting."

The audience also enjoyed ESPN2.

"ESPN2 basically talks about a sport that isn't a sport, say like lawn mowing or getting ready to go to 
work in the morning or something," Johnson said. "You'll have two commentators off to the side, 
doing a play by play on it. That generally gets a good reaction."

The group usually drew an audience of about 30-40 people and hoped that with better advertising, 
more people would come to see their shows.

"[Audience members] have a great time and hopefully see something they'll enjoy," Marble said. 
'You never know what is going to happen. That's an exciting thing."

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ABOVE: Junior Nate Dendy asks the audience for suggestions for the next scene during a Sanscript 
performance. Audience participation often dictated the performers' next move.	

Photo by Katie Jorgenson

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Advertising and Public Relations Club professional
FRONT ROW: Rachael Shedd, Liz Krah, Sarah Mulford, Alan Venneman, Diane Johnson. SECOND 
ROW: Melanie Jones, Lauren Durand, Jenny Oughton, Keri Esmar, Brandi Brown, Matt Spencer. 
BACK ROW: Jacki Griffin, Renessa Foronda, Hilary Wright, Jessica Bennett.

Alpha Chi Sigma chemistry
FRONT ROW: Anne Moody, Jeffrey Lange, Sarah Dorn, Rebekah Koch, Amy Williams, Jena Whetstine, 
Eric Patterson. SECOND ROW: Cathy Skosky, Nicholas Harbison, Debra Sullentrup, Caleb Reed, 
Stephanie Tiemann, Peter Kelsey, Christina Robinson. THIRD ROW: Laura Moore, Mandy 
Bohnenblust, Anne Hadzic, Lisa Farley, Marjorie Hoffman, Ashley Jay, Sofia Kerbawy. BACK ROW: 
Tod Mattis, Joel Brockmeyer, Nathan Calkins, Matthew Marks, Jon Hoffman, Craig Hoehns.

Alpha Gamma Delta social sorority
FRONT ROW: Tiffany Hendry, Sarah Clark, Katie Schwaller, Kim Thiesfeld, Lisa Mueller, Rachel 
Oetting, Mackenzie Smith, Sara Bradley. SECOND ROW: Jenna Feldstein, Erin Smith, Amanda 
Drescher, Meg Fullenkamp, Stephanie Amick, Teresa Martinez, Tiffany Tiller, Christy Schuster. THIRD 
ROW: Jenny Knight, Ashley Hofmann, Lauren Bolland, Maggie Sullivan, Angela Hill, Renessa Foronda, 
Krista Anthonopoulas, Kelly Voigtmann. BACK ROW: Marjorie Hoffman, Brook Sorrell, Kristina 
Licklider, Leslie Bayless, Jacqueline Maier, Bridget Evers, Anne Gumbel.

African Students Association cultural
FRONT ROW: Chidulue Obiadi, Awanatu Koroma, Oseyi Ikuenobe, Shureka Cannon, Adedoyin 
Okunrinboye, Ame Esangbedo. SECOND ROW: Ene Igoche, Anasah-Wobil, Cindy Thomas, Jeremiah 
Gitiha, Jeffrey Sila, Abayomi Aiyedun. THIRD ROW: Ikechukwu Okonkwo, Samuel Edeh, Chizoba 
Ifeorah, Diane Igoche, Ruth Sabai, Daniel Sekwao, Egikemenwa Anih. BACK ROW: Ifeanyi Elechi, 
Chukwuedozie Edward Nwozo, Melvin Omodon, Uchenna Edeh, Olumuyiwa Sowunmi, Amenyedu 
Adovor.

Alpha Chi Sigma chemistry
FRONT ROW: Morgan Moody, Corey Koch, Alison Brockmeyer, Tom Everett, Jolita Seckute, Scott 
Hilton. SECOND ROW: Jessica Menke, Sara Jessen, Angela Soemo, Katie Anderson, Sarah Welch, Erin 
Beppler. BACK ROW: Kyle Hirschman, Jacqueline Weiss, Oliver Penrose, Lisa Schell, Andrew 
Linsenbardt, Katie Schembri, Gavin Whiting.

Alpha Gamma Rho agricultural
FRONT ROW: David Chappell, Matthew Sebastian, Justin Meneely, Adam Eichelberger. BACK ROW: 
Tristan Lovenduski, Tyson Helder.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha social/service sorority
FRONT ROW: Shayla Lewis, Faith Givan, Adrienne Johnson, Tara Johnson, Siobhan Stone.

Alpha Kappa Lambda social fraternity
FRONT ROW: Dan Schulte, Morgan Silvey, Brenton Freeman, Adam Dockery, Jeff Sokolowski. 
SECOND ROW: Kevin Price, Jeremy Crenshaw, Paul Vornholt, Rory Judd, Chris Bass, Tom Simpson. 
THIRD ROW: Stefan Richarz, Adam Dearing, Adam Johnson, Scott Whittle, Bradley Gillick, Kyle 
Pearson, Ricky Vigil. BACK ROW: Sam Hotop, Jarad Corzine, Chad Egelhoff, Philip Lapp, Dustin 
Barnes, Toby Frisch, David Trupiano, Jacob Scheer.

Alpha Kappa Lambda social fraternity
FRONT ROW: Kyle Johnson, Nathan Moore, Colin Stanley, Tom Quinn, Ryan Dodd. SECOND ROW: 
Joe Henke, Cory Riechers, Michael Aronson, Jeremy Pilkington, Jonathan Green, Noah Hill. THIRD 
ROW: Tim Branch, Andy Skosky, Danny Naumann, Pierre Mayer, Reji Jacob, Dan Bauer, John 
Mundloch. BACK ROW: Jonah Brotman, Joe Mooney, Dan Mooney, Zach Furst, Scott Stephens, Chris 
Lesinski.

Alpha Kappa Psi business
FRONT ROW: Dan Morley, Christian Lenz, Tommy Norman, Brendan Duede, Marc Tower. SECOND 
ROW: Brandon Collins, Michelle Walsh, Chelsea Bessey, Katie Wootte, Valerie Dwyer, Katie Clauss. 
THIRD ROW: Anna Hermann, Katie Kavanaugh, Kelly Voigtmann, Halleh Ghodrati, Stefanie Walters, 
Emily Lange, Greg Wang. BACK ROW: Matt Georges, Bill Overson, Tom Holman, Andrew Phillips, Eric 
Werly, Jason Wirick.

Alpha Phi Alpha social/service fraternity
FRONT ROW: Matthew Scott, Walter Washington, Albert Mbroh. BACK ROW: Benjamin Stewart, 
Kibrom Tewolde, Harry Cecil.

Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity
FRONT ROW: Niki Wilson, Jennifer Bordogna, Ross Rearick, Becky Ell, Amanda Rutherford, Elizabeth 
Bobzien, Eric O'Brien. SECOND ROW: Brandi Moeller, Julie Emnett, Jessica Nettles, Shannon Wilburn, 
Kristina Sis, Neil Meredith. THIRD ROW: Tiffany Marchbanks, Elizabeth Carrington, Shannon Clarkin, 
Patricia Wojtach, Melissa White. BACK ROW: Dustijn Hollon, Nicholas Harbison, Laura Riess, 
Jacquelyn Keely, Andrew Karcher.

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Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity
FRONT ROW: Courtnie Wilson, Kandice Kopp, Jeremiah Boehr, April Behnke, Greg Thompson, Eliza 
Mckay, Marlene Clark. SECOND ROW: Rosanna Hernandez, Sarah Spies, Kristi Teal, Julie Hanch, Matt 
Lucas, Brenna Silvey, Kelly Pierce. BACK ROW: Matt Hayes, Erika Cortez, Stefanie Schroeder, 
Whitney Filicsky, Emily Lucas, Laura Thomas, Lindsey Heiserman.

Alpha Sigma Alpha social sorority
FRONT ROW: Jackie Suellentrop, Jessica Arndt, Courtney Young, Ashley Taylor, Abby Bledsoe, Leigh 
Albright. SECOND ROW: Megan Lesczynski, Sara Landers, Kate Browning, Meghan Burkett, Erin 
Musko. BACK ROW: Amanda Brinker, Teri Applegate, Jessie Krause, Ashleigh Fritz, Clair Collins, Emily 
Griffard.

Alpha Sigma Gamma service sorority
FRONT ROW: April Owens, Brynn Weimer, Ruthie Russell, Erin Donohue, Sarah Mulford, Ashley 
Fetter. SECOND ROW: Jennifer Schellman, Jennifer Kempfer, Elizabeth Poelker, Kelly Bauer, Mandy 
Danneman. BACK ROW: Erin Plender, Rachel Gehner, Kim Winton, Jenna Meyer, Kelly Muncy, Ginger 
James.

Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity
FRONT ROW: Teresa Radomski, Sarah Cole, Gabe Kennon, Sandy Biszantz, Jen Galle, Katherine Bross, 
Jessica Tipp. SECOND ROW: Heather Happ, Abigail Schwepker, Elizabeth Milford, Malita Winge, 
Mandy Tipton, Jenise Lichtenegger, Krystal Fox, Christy Anderson. BACK ROW: Katie Hartmann, 
Andrew Phillips, Matt Georges, Chase Carlisle, Scott Marquart, John Klein, Erik Anderson, Naoki 
Iijima.

Alpha Sigma Alpha social sorority
FRONT ROW: Crystal Warren, Lindee Weese, Alyson Watkins, Kristin Samuelson, Kara Hanson, Tara 
Schuler. SECOND ROW: Elizabeth Freeman, Libby Amick, Katie Parrott, Laura Kovarik, Debbie Webel. 
THIRD ROW: Emily Glidewell, Katie Cannon, Lindsey Unverferth, Katie Webster, Kathleen Dorsey, 
Trisha Gillespie. BACK ROW: Emily Glidewell, Laine Armstrong, Caitlin McCuan, Erin Boyle, Heather 
Webb, Lindsey Unverferth, Vicki Muhs.

Alpha Sigma Gamma service sorority
FRONT ROW: Katie Kavanaugh, Tina Knese, Andrea Bax, Lauren Ayers, Lauren Mungenast, Sara 
Meulendyke. SECOND ROW: Sarah Weidinger, Alison Mayer, Carrie Miller, Allison Koebbe, Brenda 
Winking, Charisse Arens, Katherine Allen. BACK ROW: Dhara Amin, Katelyn Griner, Tiana Gericke, 
Erin Haslag, Micaela Leveranz, Lizz Rackley, Katie Gilpin.

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American Choral Director's Association professional
FRONT ROW: Matthew Tingler, Jennifer Duvall, Harry Cecil. BACK ROW: Renee Gordon, Brian Sevits, 
Meghan Callahan.

American Marketing Association business
FRONT ROW: Natalie Hilfiker, Katie Ragon, David McCunniff, Steve Hankins. BACK ROW: Stefanie 
Walters, Heather Schubert, Debbi Cartwright, Tom Rataj, Abby Biondo, Liz Busch.

American Medical Students Association professional	
FRONT ROW: Andrew Sack, Kelsey Aurand, Mark Vogel, Stacey Smith, Christopher Arwood, Bryan 
Campbell. BACK ROW: John Brockman, Amanda Turner, Jonathan Terry, Ashlee Brown, Erin Haber, 
Charity Brown, Chizoba Ifeorah.

Amnesty International special interest
FRONT ROW: Larry Iles, Shirley Luong, Narissa Webber, Jeanette Jackson, Nohemi Alvarez, Betty 
McLaine-Iles. BACK ROW: Adam Mutz, Amanda Jo Russell, Laura Burjeck, Naomi Birman, Laura 
Provance, Laura Kopff, Elizabeth Hobbs, Niranjan Bartaula.

Art Club fine arts 
FRONT ROW: Megan Miller, Julia Karll, Lisa Payne, Ashley Kilgore, BACK ROW: Elizabeth Ebers, Matt 
Kemp, Jim Jereb, Jenny Bryant Aaron Speropoulos.

Asia Club cultural
FRONT ROW: Ali Soderholm, Lisa Farley, Renessa Foronda, Kristine Grajo, Steven Chau, Brian Santos. 
BACK ROW: Shino Saito, Dean Yzon, Rubuyath Bahar, II Kim, Kimberly Rogers, Gewel De Los Santos.

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Association of Black Collegians special interest
FRONT ROW: Paya Rhodes, Courtney Carter, Rubin Moore, Tammy Tolliver, Brandon Gordon, Kovel 
Walker, Karyn Stewart. SECOND ROW: Jennifer Drake, Kenya Taylor, Cindy Thomas, Lekesha Dean, 
Keisha Hatcher, Lashea Davis. BACK ROW: Danielle Leveston, Ashley Adams, Danielle Norment, 
Carissa Holloway, Patience Rhodes, Harry Cecil, Auriel Monroe.

Baptist Student Union religious
FRONT ROW: Charlie Miu, Tim Suddarth, Grant Mulkey, Sarah Pulliam, Chris Molina, Daniel 
Thompson. SECOND ROW: Nick Francis, Angela Soemo, Amanda Becker, Courtney Young, Alexis 
Spencer, Elaine Wright, Ron Nelson. BACK ROW: Megan Rouse, Kelly Muncy, Laura Tabor, Megan 
Miller, Kari Hoebing, Melissa Schierman.

Beta Alpha Psi accounting
FRONT ROW: C.J. Davis, Imran Jamal, Kris Kueker, Ruqayya Muhammad, Ayanna Bradley, Eric 
Kauffman. BACK ROW: Chris Sorensen, Amanda Sifrit, Jennifer Lovell, Danielle Hartle, Ginny 
Weidhaas, Mingjun Zhou, Ryan Durham.

Beta Gamma Sigma business/accounting honorary
FRONT ROW: Andy Drazen, Shawn Doyle, Damon Thayer, Richard Goering. BACK ROW: Shawn 
Guethle, Cathy Poyner, Charlotte Price, Diana Steger.

Beta Omega Beta special interest
FRONT ROW: Kristen Haley, Molly Pfeiffer, Katie Rose, Sarah Rutherford. BACK ROW: Carly Eighmy, 
Sarah Whelehon, Allison Atterberry, Tessa Bernhardt, Paula Hensley.

Beta Theta Pi social fraternity
FRONT ROW: Eric Yurkovich, Kevin Frazer, Marc Tower, Iain Mckee, Austin George, Jason Bertram. 
SECOND ROW: Antonio DeMarco, Joel Reschly, Peter Howe, Samuel Murphey, Jesse Helms. THIRD 
ROW: Joseph Hankins, Tim Hargrove, Greg Seymour, Justin Cardwell, Steve Hankins, Dustin DeWitt. 
BACK ROW: Bill Leeds, Lukas Rhoads, Matt Hawkins, Matt Spencer, Corey Johnston, Chad Robertson, 
Pat O'Neil.

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Beta Theta Pi social fraternity
FRONT ROW: Ross Houston, Brendan Duede, Tyler Nobis, Aaron Stewart, Jake Winfield, Matt 
Brawner. SECOND ROW: Grant Tower, David McCunniff, Brad Birkel, Shane Reiser, Eric Werly. THIRD 
ROW: Chris Robinson, Clayton Sanger, Jon Hinesly, Mike Hoeh, Ryan Wills, Jordan McGaughey. BACK 
ROW: Brian Garrison, Greg Irwin, Dan Dubois, Kenny Keefer, Brian Snyders, Eric Hutchins, Joe 
Bredehoft.

Blanton-Nason Hall Senate residential living
FRONT ROW: Melissa Stroder, Sara Babler, Leah Young, Rebecca Seifert, Kathleen Redmon. SECOND 
ROW: Melissa Oscko, Kylee Montgomery, Amanda Nieman, Renee Remy, Angela Hoffman, Stefanie 
Davis. BACK ROW: Elizabeth Raine, Kimberly Wishon, Jenna Meyer, Sansanee Suwaratana, Patricia 
Garrett, Erin Pagel.

Blue Key honorary service
FRONT ROW: Preston Imhof, William Beine, Devin McCart, Andy Drazen, Brady Copeman, Austin 
George. SECOND ROW: Jeff Romine, Andy Brummel, Damon Thayer, Eric Yurkovich, Matthew Cosby. 
THIRD ROW: Matt Wilson, Matthew Fails, Jonathan Cleaver, Shalin Sharma, Aalap Mehta, Brennan 
Delaney. BACK ROW: Dan Schulte, David Piskulic, Shawn Guethle, Taylor Hall, Morgan Silvey, Rory 
Judd, Blake Stevens.

Bulldog Party political
FRONT ROW: Laura Keck, Jon Beckmeyer, Rachael Suddarth, Shawn Doyle, Stephanie Nigus, David 
Doellman. SECOND ROW: Remington Smith, Justin Fager, Mark Kirtland, Ryan Lewis, Grant Mulkey, 
Ryan Hager. BACK ROW: Alison Spinden, Cory Kessler, Kay Fancher, Leslie Contarini, Diane Gollaher, 
Maryssa Metheny.

Campus Christian Fellowship religious
FRONT ROW: Leigh Ann Bolton, Katherine Krahenbuhl, Sara Moore, Melissa Oscko, Kelsey 
McFarland, Amanda Nieman, Amy Knight. SECOND ROW: Megan Galloway, Christine Bursch, Rachel 
See, Kade Wertz, Luis Meggo, Eli Klimek, Jay Quigley, Rachel Kenney. THIRD ROW: Melissa Sloan, 
Carianna Twaddle, Heather Wickham, Bobbie Brackett, Sarah Quick, Stephanie Goodwin, Kristen 
Bruce. BACK ROW: Eric Turner, Matt Heimann, Gail Kulczewski, Dave DeMoss, Daniel Gladish, Kelly 
Vogel, Becky Fleming, Adam Glick.

Campus Crusade for Christ religious
FRONT ROW: Jeffrey Roth, Jason Stanghelle, Vincent Bissey, Ross Coleman, John Griesedieck, Brian 
Baker. SECOND ROW: Chris Halsey, Sarah Starnes, Kristel Powell, Dana Schoonover, Michael 
Pippenger. BACK ROW: Jessi Meyer, Becky O'Dea, Joy Chisholm, Aaron Armstrong, Karen 
Schwartztrauber, Mirjam Schnabel.

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Campus Crusade for Christ religious
FRONT ROW: Ross Rearick, William Rearick, Daniel Gladish, Chris Tharp, John Richardson, Jeffrey 
Dickemper. SECOND ROW: Noel Sterett, Melody VonEnglen, Sarah Blackwell, Carrie Nunn, William 
Nunn, Michael Barbarick. BACK ROW: Maren Nelson, Katherine Schenewerk, Charity Richardson, 
Sarah St. John, Laura McGranaghan, Alan Toigo.

Cantoria fine arts
FRONT ROW: Kelsie Morgan, Kristin Mckemy, Sarah Bennett, Jasmine Fry, Dan Harden. SECOND 
ROW:Jamila Foster, Jacqueline Sieber, Jared Nichols, Jennifer Duvall, Matthew Tingler, Matthew 
Fieleke. THIRD ROW: Andrew Hardee, Beth Lasley, Michael Pippenger, Beth Chaney, Amanda 
Lorntson, Scott Stevphens, Garet Marling. BACK ROW: John Didter, Ross Coleman, Chris Gillette, 
Nick Cloud, Douglas Worley, Caleb Pautz.

Cantoria fine arts
FRONT ROW: Mark Jennings, Kristin Varwig, Emily Doucette, John Weeks, Paul Crabb. SECOND ROW: 
Lauren Gripka, Liz Geisewite, Emily Nelson, Renee Gordon, Michelle Vezzoli, Renee Carey. THIRD 
ROW: Rachel King, Hannah Schreiber, Tamra Wood, Mary Stayton, Meghan Callahan. BACK ROW: 
Brian Sevits, Brad Tietsort, Kim Noble, Megan Iverson, Heather Nelson, Stephanie Goodwin.

Cardinal Key honorary service
FRONT ROW: Katie Sauer, Kristin Walstrom, Jennifer Fuller, Abby Souders, Katie Allen, Robbi Kupfer. 
SECOND ROW: Melissa Wells, Candice Murdock, Jill Meyer, Emily Borchardt, Devin Weishuhn, 
Preethi Parmar. THIRD ROW: Sara Clouse, Katy Griner, Sarah Linke, Beth Zimmermann, Elizabeth 
Huitt, Jennifer Glass. BACK ROW: Mel Polette, Lisa Sieren, Sierra Brescia, Sarah Matson, Allison 
Gaston.

Catholic Newman Center religious
FRONT ROW: Bettie Lesczynski, Corey Witte, Julia Nieweg, Karl Hendrickson, Sara Seeling, Leah 
Reschly, Stephanie Sullivan. SECOND ROW: Allison Wenger, Sarah Tschiggfrie, Theresa Veile, Jean 
Bilger, Christopher Maher, Katie Gilbert. THIRD ROW: Jamey Johnstone, Lisa Hustead, Megan Otten, 
Twink Pham, Brian Santos, Julie Anderson. BACK ROW: Kim Zamastil, Ken Mayo, Erin Donohue, Sara 
Meulendyke, Mary Klein, Jeremy Henson, Alan Venneman.

Circle K International service
FRONT ROW: Jared Erwin, Monica Stutz, Amanda Parke, Cole Thomas. BACK ROW: Carrie Palombo, 
Sarah Carter, Lindsay Lambert, Elizabeth Kruse, Stephanie Matthias, Twink Pham.

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Coalition of African American Women cultural
FRONT ROW: Pshyrah Madge, Jennifer Drake, Keisha Hatcher, Starr Skinner, Paya Rhodes, Chinaka 
Agwu. SECOND ROW: Ruqayya Muhammad, LaTrisha Gunn, Robyn Skinner, Jasmine Logan, Heather 
Porter, TaniEEka Hammonds, Karyn Stewart. BACK ROW: Janel Townsend, Carla Tillman, Amber 
Byrd, Yolanda Dale, Danielle Norment.

College Democrats political
FRONT ROW: Ross Macholan, Evan Montgomery, Sarah Sholar, David Ackiss, Alyssa Warrick. 
SECOND ROW: Harry Althoff, Sarah Schack, Rachel Ohmer, Kara Beck, Chris Hamm, Ashley Phillips, 
Elizabeth Milford. THIRD ROW: Marisa Butler, Colleen O'Brien, Jennifer Gray, Michelle Riley, 
Tyler Page, Ellen O'Leary. BACK ROW: Chris Miller, Kyle Stephens, Sarah Brown, Adam Sundberg, 
Sean Phelan, Peter Norton, Matt Raper.

College Republicans political
FRONT ROW: John Griesedieck, Brian Baker, Marie Ireland. SECOND ROW: Jason Arenholz, Damon 
Thayer, Elena Seydel, Will Tollerton. BACK ROW: Megan Lenz, Robert Kelchen, Rachel Mohler, 
James Volmert.

Communication Disorders Association professional
FRONT ROW: Sarah Borton, Morgan Hamer, Jennifer Smith, Rachel Scheperle, Rachel Martin. 
SECOND ROW: Katy Igel, Erin Davlin, Hilary Turner, Laura Runge, Cari Brummit, Jennifer Heath. 
BACK ROW: Jessica Scmidt, Johanna Conine, Amanda Moore, Emily Lucas, Leslie Mays.

Computer Gaming Association special interest
FRONT ROW: Christian Koebel, Adil Wali, Zachary Rice, Kevin Guilfoy, Jon Baker. SECOND ROW: 
Michael Kremer, Eric Williams, Erik Buatte, Phil Tebussek. BACK ROW: Ross Day, Ryan Woods, Caleb 
Stephenson, Steve Duepner.

Conflict Resolution and Mediation special interest
FRONT ROW: Mike Malone, Chinaka Agwu, TaniEEka Hammonds, Kristen Jones, Krystal Dorsey. 
SECOND ROW: Shala Garcia, Kara Gordon, Tammy Tolliver, Shauna Whiting, Michael Houlahan. 
THIRD ROW: Justin Moses, Danielle Norment, Vanessa Hernandez, Sarah Deady, Kim Miller. BACK 
ROW: Brandon Gordon, Kovel Walker, Adil Wali, Ben Sonnenberg.

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Damascus Road religious
FRONT ROW: Tina May, Heather Nelson, Nick Francis, Whitney Fancher, Elaine Wright, Chayil 
Wiedeman, Heather Murray. SECOND ROW: Jeremy Irwin, Sam Theismann, Melissa Schierman, 
Daniel Thompson, Sarah Pulliam, Wes Hunter, Tim Suddarth, Josh Johnson. BACK ROW: Grant 
Mulkey, Brittany Muck, Megan Rouse, Amy Deis, Kate Carlson, Megan Miller, Kelly Muncy.

Delta Chi social fraternity
FRONT ROW: Andrew Quirin, Tod Mattis, James Rosebery, Kyle O'Bryan, Michael Kwan. SECOND 
ROW: Chris Radigan, Alexander Horowitz, Andrew Stroube, Steve Olson, Scott Skinner. THIRD ROW: 
Zach Garwood, Eric Pogue, Karrick Thresher, Josh Sisson, Hugh Kennedy. BACK ROW: Jeremy Ross, 
Luke VanCleve, Steve Doeschot, Grant Dail, B.J. Filla, Alan Foster.

Delta Epsilon Chi business and accounting
FRONT ROW: Heidi Blackburn, Michael Herron, Shane Reiser, Greg Hammond, Samantha Sanchez, 
Ashley Walker. SECOND ROW: Mike Frazier, Laura Carroll, Heidi Struss, Sara Jones, Nicholas Schmidt. 
BACK ROW: Christy VanderStel, Ryan Carrico, Meredith Goodwin, Lucy Eberhard.

Delta Sigma Pi business
FRONT ROW: Thomas Barnowski, Amanda Romine, Darren Blosser, Malissa Riehl, Joshua Davis, 
Elizabeth Schmidt. SECOND ROW: Becky Fleming, Lisa Phelan, Jenny Comrie, Mary Shain, Robert 
Ready. THIRD ROW: Lisa Batchelor, Sarah Armstrong, Christina Mills, Abby Biondo, Holly Fletchall, 
Shaina Murray. BACK ROW: Justin Thomas, Darryl Walker, Thomas Schairer, Almas Tulepov, Steve 
Jones.

Delta Sigma Pi business
FRONT ROW: Ashley Terpening, April Newman, Stacey Berger, Alex Pham, Sarah Miller, Christy 
Schuster. SECOND ROW: Brittany Muck, Amelia Camarillo, Holly McAlister, Corey Showalter, 
Amanda Young. BACK ROW: Ron Nelson, Lauren Kistner, Michael Lawrence, Volha Yermolenko.

Delta Zeta social sorority
FRONT ROW: Michelle Pratt, Kimberly Lauer, Sarah Matson, Jen Galle, Nicole Huston, Natasha Vogel. 
SECOND ROW: Meagan Gebhart, Reesha Paul, Jen Williams, Sarah Stroesser, Erin Black, Elizabeth 
Mozingo, Michelle Brown. BACK ROW: Erin Wendling, Liz Bachmann, Lindsey Reorda, Laura Zahner, 
Emily Kirchner, Maggie Wolcott.

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Delta Zeta social sorority
FRONT ROW: Roxanne Warner, Melissa Doosing, Kate Droste, Katie Kelly, Kiri Haggans, Meghan 
Winter. SECOND ROW: Megan Morrissey, Rachael Smith, Rebecca Chambers, Colleen Krieger, Erin 
Sullivan, Breann Hazlett. Laura Nguyen. BACK ROW: Kayla Medley, Chrissy Colpoys, Jana Reid, Sara 
Mayer, Courtney Radtke, Theresa Hopfinger, Lauren Grana.

Detours regional magazine
FRONT ROW: Natalie Preston, Heather Schwegler, Denise Hufford, Phil Campbell. SECOND ROW: 
Erin Pagel, Emily Randall, Jessica Rasmussen, Kade Schemahorn, Jo Ann Jorgovan. BACK ROW: 
Michelle Alford, Jackie Unser, Whitney McFerron, Amy Deis.

Dobson Hall Senate residential living
FRONT ROW: Lisa Miller, Rachael Lynch, Stacey Lenberg, Bryan Jones, Ken Susman. SECOND ROW: 
Jennifer Welch, Kyle Hill, Keith Majors, Tim Johnson, Mark Kirtland, Jordan Bergsten. BACK ROW: 
Rachel Shelton, Megan Lenz, Idean Judah, Mary Hamera, Ashley Livermore.

Echo yearbook
FRONT ROW: Jessica Lowe, Katie Storms, Melissa Allen, Brandi Brown, Chelsey Ilten, Brandi Moeller. 
SECOND ROW: Seth Gamble, Jenna Keeven, Emily Randall, Kate Anderson, Beth Kelly. THIRD ROW: 
Marcie Manns, Monica Kwiatek, Bernadette Batliner, Katie Simmonds, Kim Dickinson, Beth Spinney. 
BACK ROW: Peggy Amor, Marc Harman, Johnny Vines, Laura Blakey.

Equestrian Team special interest
FRONT ROW: Meg Sorhus, Alicia Taylor, Nina Tobler, Carrie Huot. SECOND ROW: Katie Schembri, 
Anne Gumbel, Ashley LePoire, Lesley Sheridan, Rebekah Kruvand, Kristin Sparbel. BACK ROW: 
Cammy Mold, Sara Little, Laura Moore, Amy Bridgewater, Sarah Evans, Julie Meyer.

Eta Sigma Gamma health science
FRONT ROW: Kim Kennett, Elizabeth Carpenter, Christina Degenhardt, Erin Cahill. BACK ROW: Sarah 
Shelton, Maureen Lonergan, Jennifer Miller, Magen Hembree, Sarah Cooper.

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Fellowship of Christian Athletes special interest
FRONT ROW: Ken Susman, Christine Schlosser, Jessica Pautler, Jane Song, Will Hodgson, Robert 
Moore, Katie Margavio. SECOND ROW: Garrett Crawford, Ben Schmidt, Peggy Amor, Lois 
Christensen, Dean Dennehy, Chris Engelbart. BACK ROW: Maryssa Metheny, Kat Eusey, Violet Poole.

Freethinkers Society special interest
FRONT ROW: Kate Sutter, Nathan Rueckert, Elisea Avalos, Eric Turner, Karla Jordan, Matt Brock. 
SECOND ROW: Kyle Hill, Alana Walker, John Scognamiglio, Lainie Bohnsack, Dominick Scalise, Matt 
Marble, Chip Sodemann. BACK ROW: Renessa Foronda, Candi Jones, Ryan Stewart, Candice Hoskins, 
Sarah Linke.

Freshman Activities Coordinating Team special interest
FRONT ROW: Eric Yurkovich, Leslie Beasley, Lindsey Allen, Megan	Lenahan, Maggie Wolcott. 
BACK ROW: Jack Rodemann, Beth Eckardt,	Robin Taylor, Jamie Martin.

Funds Allotment Council special interest
FRONT ROW: Katie Pederson, Erin McManis, Thomas Sullivan. BACK ROW: Jennifer Starbuck, 
Stephanie Amick, Abigail Peters, Therese Litttle.

Habitat for Humanity service
FRONT ROW: Kade Johnson, Alan Venneman, Alison Mayer, Katie Kavanaugh, Peter Howe, Anna 
Hermann, Chad Mohler. SECOND ROW: Katherine Bross, Jessica Tipp, Dana Schaltenbrand, Lauren 
Filla, Rachel King, Lindsay Kempker, Katie Arnold. BACK ROW: Mark Vogel, Robin Jones, Kevin Dyke, 
Kade Hartmann, Raymond Feilner, Christine Janson, Alan Foster.

Habitat for Humanity service
FRONT ROW: Brooke Liles, Kara Hartwig, Adrienne Zeiter, Craig Hermann, Sara Przybylski, Bethany 
Kroeger, Linda Schulte. SECOND ROW: Jared Pruessner, Megan Hasse, John Redden, Jessica Nelson, 
Micah Hainline, Kade Cathell, Christine Haring. BACK ROW: Shannon Earhart, Lauren Durand, Marcie 
Kottemann, Ryan Hager, Stephanie Nigus, Andrew Phillips.

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High Street Dancers dance
FRONT ROW: Tiffany Nelson, Stephanie Chrissotimos, Leah Kunard, Sarah Trump, Beth Austin. 
SECOND ROW: Christy Morgan, Jessica McCracken, Rachel Mahn, Kelli Scullen, Allison Doores, Jillian 
Knuerr. BACK ROW: Laura Tomlinson, Jessica Zuke, Allison Cusack, Erin Kolley, Lindsey Willett.

Hispanic American Leadership Organization cultural
FRONT ROW: Matt Wilson, Elisea Avalos, Vanessa Hernandez, l^ura Corona. BACK ROW: Andres 
Delgado, Rafael Andrade, Nohemi AlvarezLanda, Sofia Kerbawy, Brian Santos.

Homecoming Committee special interest
FRONT ROW: Thomas Sullivan, Nathan Underhill, Travis Wesley, Winston Vanderhoof, Julie Jeffries. 
BACK ROW: Leah Vincent, Denise Smith, Katie Pederson, Kristen Carson, Ryan Walkiewicz, Robin 
Taylor.

Horseman's Association special interest
FRONT ROW: Josh Schaeffer, Kathryn Smith, Elyse Ruckenbrod, Jane Wayland, Cammy Mold, Lynn 
Searcy, Michelle Pinney. SECOND ROW: Emily Costello, Katherine Krahenbuhl, Scott Lesinski, Leah 
Allman, Sarah Evans, Rachael Lanham, Sara Pendzick, Molly Wenberg. THIRD ROW: Ella Callison, 
Kristin Scott, Amanda Moore, Jamie Mucho, Emily Barker, Amanda Roberts, Lindsey Quinn. BACK 
ROW: Catherine Happ, Jessica Nelson, Suzanne Dusek, Maria Kaess, Lisa Field, Eliza McKay, Becky 
Stanley.

Illusion Danz Squad dance
FRONT ROW: LaTrisha Gunn, Kimesha Hammond, Kenya Taylor, Auriel Monroe. SECOND ROW: 
Christy Anderson, Kelly Muncy, Leslie Blanchard, Lacey Schneider, Wynter Hollie. BACK ROW: Carla 
Tillman, Brooke Ruffin, Erica Kinnison.

Index newspaper
FRONT ROW: Sarah St. John. SECOND ROW: Natalie Churchey, Andy Meyer, Katie Volin, Samuel 
Murphey, Adrian Lorincz, Christina Collison, Laura Hordesky, Christina Carter. THIRD ROW: Keri 
Esmar, Mandy Carnes, Heather Schwegler, Tony Albrecht, Jessica Walter, John Scognamiglio, Ann 
Shirley. FOURTH ROW: Rachel Mahn, Amanda Sheets, Alison Bowen, Laurie Hahn, Whitney 
McFerron, Kalen Ponche, Megan Griffith, Penny Koester. BACK ROW: Conor Nicholl, Justin Weinrich, 
Tony Mathews, Brian Russell, Aaron Hawes.

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Indigo Question Winterguard special interest
FRONT ROW: Michelle Sauer, Devon Bireta, Sarah Windhorst, Jill Roberts, Laurie Hahn, Alyssa 
Eberle. BACK ROW: Monica Crupe, Angela Farabee, Heather Bom, Greg Wisa, Erin Lear, Camille 
Phillips, Jennifer Neiman.

Interfraternity Council greek governing board
FRONT ROW: Curtis Niezwaag, Justin Meneely, Nathaniel Zier, Jarad Corzine, Andy Crossett. SECOND 
ROW: Paul Bealor, William Alexander, Nick Cloud, Aaron Myers, Kelly Gamlin, John Mundloch. BACK 
ROW: Jessie Dowell, Ethan DeCota, Rubin Moore, Kibrom Tewolde, Harry Cecil.

International Reading Association special interest
FRONT ROW: Jessica Winders, Anna McNay, Jennifer Edwardson. BACK ROW: Corie Hufford, 
Stephanie Matthias, Cathy Clark.

Interfraternity Council greek governing board
FRONT ROW: Dustin Barnes, Nathan Underhill, James Rosebery, Andy Sistek, Mike O'Brien, Jeff 
Henson. SECOND ROW: David Lusk, Colin O'Brien, Michael Kwan, Tyler King, Sal Costa. THIRD ROW: 
Matt Wilson, Allen Bowling, Ben Nerghc, Kent Frere, Daniel Zamora, Joseph Soetaert. BACK ROW: 
Adam Weingartner, Ryan Jennemann, Dustin Meinke, Wesley Nevans, Brad Culbertson, Andrew 
Quirin, Jon Peeples.

International Club cultural
FRONT ROW: Waseem Wahab, Biplaw Rai, Kendra Knoll, Ruth Sabi, Brajwal Scharma, Samir Gurung, 
Yoshie Nakai, Shino Saito. SECOND ROW: II Kim, Silke Dreifuerst, Digbijaya Ghale, Anna Halim, 
Kochiro Matsuno, Tamaki Izumi, Thierry Yungenge, Akimichi Urayama. BACK ROW: Yukiko 
Hamanaka, Na-Young Kim, Hidetaka Takemura, Rie Kofugata, Neeta Subedi, Jyoti Bastola, Truc 
Nguyen, Naoki Iijima, Kamala Gurung, Neelu Shrestha.

Iron Dogs Weightlifting Team special interest
FRONT ROW: Scott Hilton, Josh O'Hara, Zach Schluender, Ryan Stewart, Erin O'Brien, Erin Simmons. 
SECOND ROW: Jenelle Korneman, Chris Dothage, Greg Hammond, Aaron Armstrong, Justin Moses, 
Jennifer Aubuchon. BACK ROW: Elizabeth Swartz, Laura Varney, Meredith Venable, Melissa Doosing, 
Audrey Keith, Kim Kennett.

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Islamic Students religious
FRONT ROW: Mohamed Elidrisi, Daniel Coate, Imran Hossain, Fatima Hasam. BACK ROW: Ruqayya 
Muhammad, Cynthia Khan, Raed Abushuwaa.

KTRM 88.7 radio
FRONT ROW: Dave Deeley, Russ Disbro, Liz Abram, Jonathan Thacker, Danielle Gant, Katie 
Ramatowski, Chris Reiter. SECOND ROW: Benjamin Baker, Claire Maryniak, K.C. Kinney, Laura 
Ginsberg, Mandy McGinley, Marlo Warner, Rachael Soto, Richard Boggs. THIRD ROW: Laurie Hahn, 
Jane Song, Megan Lesczynski, Ashley Williams, Courtney Rakers, Anne Zager, Marisa Butle, Lindsey 
Welker, A.J. Peters. BACK ROW: Ryan Wolfe, Steve Duepner, Kim Wadhwani, Bryan McClellan, John 
Klein, Jeremy Prenger, Chris Waller, Stephen Broadbent.

Lambda Chi Alpha social fraternity
FRONT ROW: Justin Weinrich, Andy Schumert, Jim Layne, Ryan White, James Martin, Eric Dearmont, 
George Pattison. SECOND ROW: Greg Day, Shawn McGuire, Brad Dohack, Colin O'Brien, Brian 
Meyers, Brad Zaffiri, Joseph Soetaert, Michael Shelton. BACK ROW: Greg Shelton, Adam Watson, 
Grant Collins, Craig Borgmeyer, Billy Waeckerle, Lucas Brass, Nathan Gibson.

Kappa Delta Pi education
FRONT ROW: Olivia Williams, Sarah Schack, Jessica Duggan, Amy Davis, Julia Dickens. BACK ROW: 
Pat Smiser, Lisa Hustead, Brenda Winking, Brandi Moeller.

Lambda Alpha Epsilon criminal justice
FRONT ROW: Tammy Merline, Rachel Wilde, Meaghan Ryan, Amber Morton. SECOND ROW: Carin 
Thumm, Jennifer Neidig, Sarah Wisdom, Janell Wisecup, Jared Stevens. BACK ROW: Stacey Strange, 
Amanda Salas, Michelle Foard, Amanda Wolf.

Lambda Chi Alpha social fraternity
FRONT ROW: Darren Smith, Tim Gerler, Aaron Pearson, Nathan Underhill, Thomas Sullivan, Jason 
Murray, Jared Johnson. SECOND ROW: Brian Kelly, Kyle Kahlenberg, Dane Batson, John Palazzolo, 
Chris Steffe. THIRD ROW : Kelly Galster, Matt Smith, Aalap Mehta, David Rosenthal, Justin Grout, 
Christopher Kehlenbrinker. BACK ROW: John Skevington, Brian Graham, Ryan Jones, Gordon 
Harrison, Doug Berry, Justin Urbanowicz, Aaron Hotfelder.

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Lambda Pi Eta communications honorary
FRONT ROW: Keri Bodensteiner, Chris Miller, Elizabeth Krah, Chelsey Ilten, Kim Zamastil. SECOND 
ROW: Stacy Ortmann, Sarah Mulford, Brandi Brown, Allie Hauser. BACK ROW: Trevor Marlow, 
Kendra Knoll, Peggy Amor, Natalie Churchey, Anne Zager.

MAGIC residential living
FRONT ROW: Taylor Simmons, Phil Campbell, Sarah Preisinger, Marin Swesey. SECOND ROW: Katie 
Simonds, Jenna Keeven, Berkley Arnold. BACK ROW: Daniel Kling, Casey Carroll, Emilee Simpson, 
Donny Roath.

The Monitor newspaper
FRONT ROW: Zach Jackson, Cameron Moore, Nicole Rainey. BACK ROW: Adam Rendall, Andres 
Delgado, Chris Woodard.

Lutheran Student Fellowship religious
FRONT ROW: Chris Pivirotto, Kyle Harms, Kristin Prange, Ted Carnahan, Jennifer Fuller, Kristina Haas, 
Lauren Schulte. SECOND ROW: Carla Minter, Ruth Sabai, Jon Rowe, Amanda Russell, Elizabeth 
Hoppis, Clarissa Kaehlert. BACK ROW: Becky Dodd, Matt Maxfield, John Eddy, Angela Brinker.

Minor Detail a capella ensemble
FRONT ROW: Natalie Trent, Jennifer Duvall, Kristin Samuelson. SECOND ROW: Rachael Wareheim, 
Kathleen McGovern, Laura McGranaghan, Katy Davis. BACK ROW: Andrea Rabenold, Stephanie 
Smith, Meredith Venable, Lindsay Recht, Kelly Brown.

National Education Association education
FRONT ROW: Amanda Perschall, Jennifer Roling, Corie Hufford, Erica Campbell, Jennifer Siron. BACK 
ROW: Brandi Moeller, Anne Schonhardt, Nicole Geisendorfer, Kristin Walstrom, Gretchen Ott, 
Stephanie Matthias.

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National Pan-Hellenic Council greek governing board
FRONT ROW: Harry Cecil, Donivan Foster, Salena Mathurin, Siobhan Slone. BACK ROW: Wynter 
Hollie, Carissa Holloway, Matthew Scott, Rubin Moore, Ashley Smith, Javas Smith.

National Society of Collegiate Scholars honorary
FRONT ROW: Mark Vogel, Karla Wegner, Chris Arnone, Tiffany Tiller, Carissa Allen, Allison 
Atterberry. SECOND ROW: Sara Bender, Tammy Tolliver, Kelly Muncy, Jennifer Schellman, David 
Ackiss, Kimberly Wilson, Kate Sutter. THIRD ROW: Lisa Grantham, Aaron Armstrong, Niki Cox, Janel 
Townsend, Carla Tillman, Salena Mathurin. BACK ROW: Danielle Hartle, Ashley Lough, Ikechukwu 
Okonkwo, Mark Tower, Ashley Young, Christopher McKinney.

Nursing Students Association nursing	
FRONT ROW: Natalie Bowyer, Hattie McDowell, Alicia Schulte, Carissa Allen, Ashley Carter, Katie 
Blevins, Twink Pham. SECOND ROW: Allison McCue, Kirstin Larson, Rebecca Gray, Ginny Pozzo, Jena 
Zeigler, Abby Kurtz, Lindsey Mentel, Katherine Ingham. THIRD ROW: Yolanda Dale, Janel Townsend, 
Salena Mathurin, Jessica Corwin, Jackie McCauslin, Jennifer Anderson, Karyl Winkler, Sheila Bauer. 
BACK ROW: Angela Suppasansathorn, Tanya Hentges, Joe Hassler, Jessica Corrick, Cassandra Scott, 
Suzanne Dusek, Kelly Bauer, Rachel Mohler.

Omicron Delta Kappa honorary
FRONT ROW: David Hoffman, Lindsey Reorda, Micah McKay, Eric Yurkovich. SECOND ROW: Jack 
Rodemann, Erin McManis, Damon Thayer, Kevin Frazer, Andy Crossett. BACK ROW: Micaela 
Leveranz, Ross Reule, Joseph Hankins, Kim Zamastil.

Outdoor Club special interest
FRONT ROW: Kenneth Carter, Joy Chisholm, Kristel Powell, Karen Schwartztrauber, Clarke Cooper. 
SECOND ROW: Jeffrey Dickemper, Scott Lesinski, John Richardson, Chris Halsey. BACK ROW: Corey 
Koch, Dan Johnson, Kat Eusey, Kaleena Wright, Adam Sundberg.

Panhellenic Council greek governing board
FRONT ROW: Dani Rawlings, Katie Sucher, Courtney Young, Pascael Barclay, Rachel Oetting. BACK 
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extra amusement
departmental organizations offer social activities
By Mary Ann MacCombie 
Contributing Writer

Career plans dominated students' thoughts as they welcomed information provided by their 
department. Major-related organizations exposed students to specific areas of study and created 
opportunities for socialization and interaction with faculty.

"It's very important for students to make connections and be able to get involved in something," 
said Pamela Ryan, assistant professor of mathematics and chairwoman of the Mathematics and 
Computer Science Student Support Committee. "Either get to know a faculty member well or get 
involved in a student organization."

Involvement in a departmental organization was often important in predicting a Truman State 
University student's continued success.

"If they don't, it's really hard to become part of the community," Ryan said.

The University did not offer a pre-veterinary major, so students interested in veterinary medicine 
found that the Pre-Veterinary Club provided essential information and veterinary-related activities.

"[The Pre-Veterinary Club] helps prepare us," senior Susan Meierhoff said. "You learn things like 
what classes to take, and if you weren't in the club, you wouldn't necessarily hear the 
recommendations of other, older pre-veterinary students."

Leadership roles involved creative approaches to teaching necessary pre-veterinary skills.

"We do hands-on meetings where we do suturing [for example]," said senior Diana Bull, Pre-
Veterinary Club president. "We bring out the needles and forceps and suture bananas and practice 
how to tie knots. I teach them how to do that."

Another group, Society of Physics Students, met every other week and socialized over pizza. 
Members offered free tutoring for University students taking introductory physics. The group also 
gave presentations to area high school and elementary physics classes and attended zone meetings, 
where members from all SPS chapters in zone 12 -- Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma --joined them 
for research presentations and social activities.

Sophomore David Shane said he did volunteer physics tutoring Monday through Thursday nights.

"At the end of physics tutoring, when there's nothing to do, I usually fill the chalkboard with 
[physics] quotes," Shane said.

Students interested in mathematics had a variety of organizations to choose from, including the 
Mathematical Association of America and Mathematics Students for Secondary Education, both of 
which fell under the Mathematics and Computer Science Student Support Committee.

MAA members met every two weeks to work math problems and help sponsor Games Night, where 
students and faculty shared their favorite board games.

"We played Boggle, Cranium and Set, which is a logics game," said senior Kelly Steinmetz, MAA 
president and MASSE member. "We just got together and hung-out."

The Pre-Veterinary Club, SPS, MAA and MASSE had membership of about 20 students each. 
Students attended club meetings and events to learn and socialize with others who shared their 
interests.

ABOVE: Juniors Jessie Fee and Dan Cavin, Pre-Veterinary Club members, practice suturing on a 
banana.  Members sponsored a social activity related to a career in veterinary medicine after each 
weekly meeting.

Photo by Kim Dickinson

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ABOVE: Society of Physics Students members watch "Dr. Who" at their Bad Sci-Fi Movie Night.  
Taner Edis, assistant professor of physics, hosted a science fiction movie night every semester.

PHOTO BY MONICA KWIATEK

"You learn things like what classes to take, and if you weren't in the club, you wouldn't necessarily 
hear the recommendations of other, older pre-vet students."-senior Susan Meierhoff

LEFT: Members of Phi Epsilon Kappa and Eta Sigma Gamma play volleyball at the health and exercise 
science Fun Night. About 50 members attended the first Fun Night in December 2003.

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Pershing Society pershing scholars
FRONT ROW: Matthew Tingler, Melanie Dunn, Robert Kelchen, Jennifer Haslag. BACK ROW: Anna 
Hermann, Michelle Byington, Christine Janson, Sarah Billing, Jim Farnsworth.

Phi Beta Lambda business
FRONT ROW: David Johnson, Jen Galle, Lori Grechus, Jenny Allemann, Mark Hoger, Amanda Parke. 
SECOND ROW: Cathy Poyner, Jason Ruggeberg, Katherine Bross, Jessica Tipp, Sarah Cole, Ryan 
Carrico, Bryan Jones. THIRD ROW: Imran Jamal, Dana Schaltenbrand, Natasha Vogel, Nicole Huston, 
Naoki Iijima, Kara Anderson. BACK ROW: Kyle Gifford, Rachel DeWilde, Damon Thayer, Heidi 
Blackburn, Kristy Batson.

Phi Beta Sigma social fraternity
FRONT ROW: Rubin Moore, Donivan Foster.

limited exposure
By Dominick Scalise 
Contributing Writer

Incoming freshmen faced a whirlwind of opportunity as soon as they set foot on Truman State 
University's campus on Aug. 17, 2003, during Truman Week. The First-year Activities Coordinating 
Team led most of these Truman Week activities, but the University allowed certain organizations to 
also host events for the newcomers.

Not all organizations possessed the same privileges during Truman Week, however.

FACT planned daily events throughout the week. Its job was to generate new ideas to make the 
week more enjoyable and to see each event through to its end.

Some of the events were an ice cream social, Red Barn Park picnic and Montage. Junior FACT 
member Jack Rodemann said working as part of the group was difficult but rewarding.

"We planned all the nightly events, held meetings to brainstorm and then worked each event at 
night," Rodemann said. "It was a little challenging at times, but it was really a good experience."

FACT played a crucial role in freshmen's adjustment to the University, but the University restricted 
the Truman Week activities of other organizations. Among those affected were Greek organizations 
and religious groups. The Greek community could not sponsor any official activities, and religious 
groups were limited on how much they could do in one day.

Kim Schlanger, Campus Christian Fellowship women's minister, headed her organization's Truman 
Week planning. She experienced some anxiety in dealing with the event restrictions during Truman 
Week but said she respected the University for protecting the new students' time.

"We were only allowed to hold official events from around 4:30 [p.m.] to 6:30 [p.m.] during the 
week," Schlanger said. "It was sometimes a pain dealing with all the red tape and praying that there 
wasn't some mystery office we forgot to notify, but this year [the University] loosened up a lot of 
restrictions, which made it nice."

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university restrictions on campus organizations dur-
ing truman week causes student interest to decline

The Truman Week policy also placed restrictions on Baptist Student Union members. Junior Grant 
Mulkey, a BSU leader, said he noticed a decline in freshmen attending their Truman Week activities 
in 2003.

"This year [FACT] gave the first-year students a pretty full schedule, and because of that, I think our 
turnout was lower than it had been in the past," Mulkey said.

Freshman Ashley Noble agreed with Mulkey. She said FACT's attempt to ease the college transition 
could have been less vigorous.

"It kind of felt like camp," Noble said. "There was no time to sit down and just breathe."

A slight difference separated the Greek community from the religious groups on campus. The 
University prohibited Greek organizations from sponsoring any event during Truman Week.

Senior Julie Gerecke, a Sigma Kappa member and Panhellenic director, said she did not mind these 
restrictions. Gerecke said the rules prevented potential members from bringing their friends along 
to a sorority-sponsored event and becoming upset if their friends did not make the cut during 
recruitment.

"What happens if they don't make it," she said. "The girls could be very upset."

Gerecke also said her sorority did not recruit during Truman Week. This allowed members to invest 
more time in planning their recruitment process.

FACT sponsored an event every night, but although these events attracted many freshmen, some 
activities did not capture the new students' interest.

"I was at the ice cream social just long enough to get some ice cream and get out," Noble said. 
"There were just too many people there."

FACT kept the new students busy during Freshman Week, but some students wondered if freshmen 
could have benefited further from experiencing other groups as well.

ABOVE: Senior Trina Koube and sophomore Ben Sonnenberg display the winning cup from the 
College Cup Challenge. Grim Hall won the challenge by earning the most points in individual and 
team events during Truman Week.

LEFT: Missouri Hall residents perform "Greased Lightning" at the Lip Sync competition during 
Truman Week. MO Hall won the competition based on its originality, stage presence, choreography 
and audience response.

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coming out with style
prism raises student awarenes

ABOVE: Senior Abigail Swetz reads poetry at Prism's final Coming Out Week event. October was also 
Gay and Lesbian History Month.

"We just wanted to show people that we were just like everyone else. We work out and do other 
normal things, too."-junior Nicole Roesch

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By Liz Krah 
Contributing Writer

It was an opportune time to embrace different sexual tendancies during National Coming Out Week, 
hosted by Prism, Truman State University's gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender-friendly 
organization. Prism planned activities during the week that catered to both homosexuals and 
heterosexuals.

The week began Oct. 6, 2003, with an information table on the Quad. The table displayed literature 
about National Coming Out Week and its activities. The National Human Rights Campaign provided 
information to the group to create awareness of the GLBT community.

Prism also showed the film "The Laramie Project" that evening. It depicted the occurrences in 
Laramie, Wyo., when Matthew Shepard, a gay college student, was brutally beaten to death in 1998. 
Prism sponsored a candlelight vigil in Shepard's honor Oct. 7.

"This event had the largest turnout of the entire week," said junior Nicole Roesch, Prism meeting 
chair.

Junior Kai Gansner attended the candlelight vigil, where about 30 people gathered around the 
Centennial Flame.

"[The vigil's purpose] was to make people aware of and reflect on hate crimes," Gansner said. "My 
personal views are that everyone -- male, female, black, white, any ethnicity -- needs to be treated 
as humans because they are humans. It's also about tolerance."

Prism showed the movie "The Hours" on Oct. 8. Members of the planning committee thought that 
the movie presented many GLBT themes, such as bisexuality.

The "gay gym" also occured Oct. 8 at the Student Recreational Center.

"[The 'gay gym'] was just one hour where anyone who was homosexual was encouraged to go and 
work out," Roesch said. "We just wanted to show people that we were just like everyone else. We 
work out and do other normal things, too."

An improvisational acting group performed Oct. 9, touching on similar themes. Junior Alexandria 
Lockett said the actors showed what GLBT individuals go through by acting out real-life scenarios.

Lockett also led the planning committee for National Coming Out Week. She said it took her about a 
month to decide which activities would be sponsored. She said the week was an experiment for her 
because the University had only sponsored one other National Coming Out Week event since she 
had been a student at the University.

The actual National Coming Out Day was Oct. 11, but Prism planned its events the week before that 
date to prevent competition with the University's Homecoming activities.

"[The University] has always had National Coming Out Day, but recently, we've turned it into an 
entire week," Lockett said. "I hope [Prism] will continue to do it because it's really integral to our 
community."

Roesch said Prism chose the events to increase awareness, and she said they were not strictly for 
homosexuals.

Both Roesch and Lockett agreed that the week was effective in getting its awareness and tolerance 
message out to the campus.

"Our goal will never be truly reached," Lockett said. There will always be stereotypes and hatred, 
but we showed that we are an active community, and we did raise awareness to some degree."

ABOVE: Students honor Matthew Shepard on Oct. 7, 2003, during a candlelight vigil.  The hour-long 
vigil allowed each student to reflect on Shepard's tragedy.

Photo by Monica Kwiatek

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Phi Epsilon Kappa health and exercise science
FRONT ROW: Jill Meyer, Candice Hoskins, Abby Souders, Ashley Moore, Aaron Decker, Kate 
Stuhlman. SECOND ROW: Nicole Gandy, David Dudeck, Richard Caballero, Darren Smith, Amanda 
Holland. BACK ROW: Sami Runnels, Ashley Mattli, Aaron Armstrong, Trisha Blickhan, Katie Heaton, 
Lindsey Heiserman.

Phi Epsilon Kappa health and exercise science
FRONT ROW: Paul Hamilton, Alison Blyth, Kara Timbers, Allison Dougherty, Emily Turnbull. SECOND 
ROW: Meghan Esbenshade, Maggie Brandt, Allie Giddings, Christine Bruemmer, Cubby Swift, Alaina 
Wyatt. THIRD ROW: Ryan Hickman, Jessica Laber, Candi Jones, Jason Willis, Tara Lawson, Kelli 
Richardson, Marty Glenn. BACK ROW: Brynn Weimer, Ryan Stewart, Tyler Williams, Diana 
Betsworth, Brenton Freeman, Carrie Winthrop, Imran Hossain, Kim Dickinson.

Phi Eta Sigma freshman honorary
FRONT ROW: Allison Atterberry, Elizabeth Milford, Tanya Hentges, Valerie Hentges. BACK ROW: 
Abby Souders, Sarah Linke, Kristin Walstrom.

ABOVE: Junior Alison Steel performs a toe touch during the High Street Dancers' workshop.  The 
group sponsored the workshop for three consecutive days before fall 2003 tryouts.

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high anxiety
performance organizations limit the number of new 
members by holding tryouts for interested students
By Trent Sutter 
Contributing Writer

Performance organizations at Truman State University looked for talent, determination and 
dedication in potential members. Students wanting to join these selective groups had to battle their 
fears and compete in tryouts to make the final cut.

The Franklin Street Singers was a group of students who performed dance numbers while singing. 
The group had auditions in Ophelia Parish in 2003. Jacqueline Collett, associate professor of music, 
and the four section leaders from 2002 supervised the auditions. Tryouts were three-days long. 
Hopefuls performed a prepared solo audition with music on the first day so judges could get a feel 
for the student's voice. Everyone learned a one-minute quartet number and performed in groups of 
four on the second day of tryouts. Participants also learned a dance routine, which they performed 
on the third day.

Judges posted the final list of Franklin Street members after the tryouts. The group's tryouts were 
highly selective. Forty-five people tried out for the 24 spots in 2003. Sophomore Paul Scruggs had 
made the cut twice in the past and said half of the list contained new members to the group. 
Scruggs offered advice to Franklin Street hopefuls.

"Even if you don't make it one year, keep trying out," Scruggs said.

Franklin Street members practiced Monday through Thursday for an hour and a half, with most of 
their performances on the weekends. Students choreographed and performed all of their own 
dances.

Another group, High Street Dancers, required all of its members to try out every year. Students who 
had been dancers or cheerleaders before they came to the University were the main candidates for 
High Street, but the group opened tryouts to everyone interested.

Thirty women auditioned, but only 18 made it onto High Street Dancers. The participants spent 
three days learning two dances for the audition. Four judges looked for smiles, sharpness, 
smoothness of turns and accuracy. Senior Niki Wilson made it through tryouts four times and knew 
firsthand the fear that came with them.

"I went by myself," Wilson said. "It was a little scary, but the people who had been in it before made 
an effort to talk with the new girls and help them out."

Hopefuls split into groups of three people during tryouts, and each group performed three times. 
Each time, judges asked the women to perform one of the dances they learned and an impromptu 
they learned the same day. Wilson suggested students attend the Truman Society of the Dance Arts 
or classes at the Student Recreational Center to prepare for the tryouts. Both opportunities were 
free, open to anyone and helped to improve an individual's dance skills.

TrueMen also required its members to try out. The all-male a cappella singing group started in 1997. 
The group had 12 members and practiced the retention method of once a member, always a 
member. Thirty men showed up for the informational meeting, but only 16 auditioned. TrueMen 
accepted five new members to its group. Senior Nick Cloud made the cut his freshman year and was 
the only freshman the group took. He had been an active member for the last four years.

"We are very selective when choosing new members because it is such a huge time commitment 
and the guys we choose have to be able to sing," Cloud said. "Once you're a member, it's for life."

Whether a member forever or one who had to re-audition each year, many University students 
found practice and dedication the keys to becoming a new member.

Photo by Marc Harman

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ABOVE: Sophomores Marcie Kottemann and Sarah Chames and junior Briana O'Sullivan lip-sync to a 
Sigma Kappa rap by $crilla. Chames received the Miss Watermelon crown.

Photo by Kim Dickinson

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sprouting seeds
greek organizations collect canned foods 
and raise money at watermelon fest events
By Jill Kasparie 
Staff Writer

On your mark, get set, toss your watermelons! The watermelons flew as the games began Sept. 27, 
2003. This was just one of the many Watermelon Fest events Lambda Chi Alpha sponsored 
throughout the last week in September.

Watermelon Fest occurred annually to raise money for the North American Food Drive at Truman 
State University and around the nation. A canned food war, a watermelon-decorating contest, a 
Miss Watermelon Pageant and the watermelon games took place during the week. Groups including 
Sigma Sigma Sigma, Alpha Sigma Alpha, Alpha Gamma Delta, Sigma Kappa, Delta Zeta, Sigma Chi 
Delta, Alpha Sigma Gamma and the Prim Roses participated. Each group scored points for events it 
participated in and received bonus points for winning an event.

Lambda Chi members donated the food collected during Watermelon Fest to the North American 
Food Drive. They used the money they raised from activities to buy canned foods from a Columbia 
food bank that received too many canned foods.

The Miss Watermelon Pageant, which took place in Baldwin Auditorium on Sept. 24 also brought in 
money. The admission was $1 or two cans of food, and the pageant was open to anyone on campus 
who wanted to attend. A member from each sorority participated in the pageant, and they 
competed in lip sync, question-and-answer and costume competitions. Audience members voted for 
the winner at the end of the pageant.

Senior Jamie Dobbs competed in the pageant for Sigma Chi Delta.

"It was a lot of fun, and it was for a good cause," Dobbs said. "I had a bikini top that was pink 
covered in sparkly felt with black sparkly felt for seeds and green down on the bottom to look like 
two watermelon slices." 

Dobbs sang "You Shook Me All Night Long" and won third place in the pageant.

Senior Andy Denny, Watermelon Fest pageant coordinator, saw the event as a way to get the whole 
campus involved, rather than just the sororities and fraternities.

"It was a way to have fun and show sorority spirit while showing support for Lambda Chi's 
philanthropy," Denny said. "In the future, we hope to get more fraternities involved in Watermelon 
Fest."

The last event was the watermelon games. Each sorority competed in teams of six in a watermelon 
toss, a watermelon shot-put, a watermelon wheelbarrow race and a watermelon fight.

Participants became covered in watermelon from head to toe and used about 200 watermelons 
during the day's activities. All teams received a Lambda Chi coach to encourage team members and 
give instructions.

"The watermelon fight was the best part, even though my clothes are ruined," senior Kate Hammel 
said.

A Watermelon Fest winner received a crown at the end of the week. The overall Watermelon Fest 
2003 winners were the Sig Kaps, winning the canned-food war and Miss Watermelon Pageant. 
Lambda Chi donated 10 percent, or about $300, of the proceeds to the Sig Kap's philanthropy, which 
helped fund Alzheimers research.

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windfall staff members promote 
its annual literary magazine by 
participating in various events 
throughout the academic year
more than publishing

ABOVE: Junior Jessica Ford reads a selection from "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan at the Windfall 
poetry reading.  Staff members participated in three poetry readings during the 2003-2004 school 
year.

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by Seth Gamble 
Staff Writer

A dimly lit coffee shop housed an assortment of individuals anticipating a poetry reading sponsored 
by Windfall, the Truman State University journal of literature, poetry, art and music. Windfall staff 
members often participated in poetry readings in addition to their work producing the magazine.

Some might have thought events like this interfered with publishing a magazine, but staff members 
saw it differently.

"[Events] help us," senior editor in chief Rhiannon Shoults said. "If people come, they may submit 
later. The publicity [for the magazine] is good, too."

Many believed the activities helped spur creativity.

"The events offer different arenas for [people] to express themselves," junior assistant editor Jessica 
Ford said. "They enhance what we are doing by bringing awareness and giving a chance to help with 
other creative activities."

Poetry readings were not the only activities that Windfall played a role in. Staff members promoted 
and took part in readings of both prose and poetry during Banned Book Week, sponsored Sept. 20 
through Sept. 27, and also supported book giveaway days. Days like these generally occurred around 
the Windfall publication date in mid to late April and promoted literature reading while helping to 
publicize the magazine. The organization also participated in high school visit days and activities fairs 
to help create awareness of its magazine.

The Windfall staff chose to create a unique publication.

"[Windfall] provides a creative outlet for students on campus," Shoults said. "It's also a great place 
to be published for the first time."

Windfall adviser Monica Barron, associate professor of English, remained a "hands-off' adviser, only 
securing funds to keep the magazine alive and running.

"I don't do anything," Barron said. "Honestly, I don't. They do it themselves. It's amazing to me 
every year that [the Windfall staff] does it themselves. I just ensure funding."

On top of the activities that Windfall sponsored, the staff also selected the works that went into the 
magazine and designed the allotted 100 pages prior to publication. The staff voted on which pieces 
to publish.

The staff tended to be close-knit and worked well together.

"What you have is a core group of students who want to get together and share creative writing, 
argue their own merits and work towards publishing," Barron said.

Phi Kappa Tail social fraternity
FRONT ROW: Greg Guntli, Ryan Carrico, Adam Weingartner, Tom Rataj, Scott Marquart, Drew 
Walters. SECOND ROW: Scott Klasner, Matt Schuessler, Todd Hawott, Andrew Chambers, Chris 
Carrico, Michael Nobel, Tony Ziegler. BACK ROW: Mike Landram, Brian Gaffney, Rick Roesemeier, 
Richard Schuessler, Brett Taylor, James Coverstone, Brandon Lang, Andy Pickering.

Phi Kappa Theta social fraternity
FRONT ROW: Brian Kimble, Bradley Martin, Matt Fitch, Andrew Brown. BACK ROW: John Zaegel, 
Matt Gall as, Andrew Lehmann, Christopher Graczyk.

Phi Lambda Phi social fraternity
FRONT ROW: Matthew Sonn, Kevin Doyel, Trent Anderson, Tony Bretz, Rubuyath Bahar, Ed Walker. 
BACK ROW: Flint Neidenthal, Steve Mortimer, T.J. Kussman, Jay Jessee, Sam McPherson, Patrick 
Fridley.

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business cents

ABOVE: Junior Steve Jones takes an order in the Pershing Arena concession stand during a University 
volleyball game. Popcorn and hot dogs were the most popular concession products.

delta sigma pi members gain business experience 
and friendships through fraternity involvement

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By Melissa Allen 
Managing Editor

The enticing aroma of buttered popcorn attracted spectators to the Truman State University 
concession stand during athletic events. Sports fans could indulge in a variety of snacks while they 
watched games, thanks to Delta Sigma Pi, a University business fraternity.

Delta Sig was in charge of all University concessions in 2003-2004.

"We do all the ordering for it, and we staff everything," said senior Betsy Schmidt, vice president for 
committee management. "We look at it as if we are operating a business. We make financial 
statements at the end of the year and keep track of the budget."

Delta Sig used the profit earned from concessions to benefit members and other University 
students.

"The money was used to lower dues because it pays for a lot of fees charged to be active on 
campus," said senior Chad Johnson, vice president of concessions. "We sponsor speakers, we're 
involved with Homecoming this year and [the money] also helps to defer costs of brothers' costs 
traveling to other Delta Sig events around the nation."

Delta Sig membership meant more than working the concessions, though. Senior Becky Fleming, 
vice president of finance, said Delta Sig was a well-rounded organization.

"The four areas [of Delta Sig] are professional, social, fund raising and community service," Fleming 
said.

Members could participate in professional, social and service events.

"For community service, we host a [five kilometer] run every spring for our philanthropy, cystic 
fibrosis," junior Brittany Muck said. "We bring in professional speakers, help with the career expo 
and hold etiquette dinners. For social events, we have formals and other brotherhood events."

Johnson said different opportunities for involvement attracted students to Delta Sig.

"They look for something where they can experience professional growth as well as personal 
growth,'Johnson said. "Delta Sig has a lot of opportunities for both."

Fleming said Delta Sig expected a high level of dedication from members.

"One of our goals is to look for members who will be active, who will participate," Fleming said.

This level of dedication gave the chapter reasons to celebrate Nov. 15, 2003 -- its 25th anniversary.

"We're very prestigious," Schmidt said. "In 25 years, we've won most outstanding chapter eight 
times. The next closest chapter has only won it three times. You go to a national event and say 
you're an Iota Nu and everyone knows where you're from."

Johnson said he would remember the camaraderie among brothers long after he graduated.

"I'll have memories of great friendships and the brotherhood,''Johnson said. "I will always 
remember the pride I have with Delta Sig." 

The level of member's professionalism and dedication, as well as honors Delta Sig received, made 
many proud to be a member.

Amplifying
Delta Sigma Pi
Delta Sigma Pi was one of six University business fraternities
The fraternity had 61 active members in fall 2003
Delta Sig brothers participated in professional, social, fund-raising and community service events 
each semester
The fraternity celebrated its 25th anniversary with a banquet and dance on Nov. 15, 2003

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testing the waters
students and faculty join sierra@truman to increase 
environmental awareness within the community
By Sara Przybylski 
Contributing Writer

Named after the Sierra Mountains in California, where it started in 1892, the Sierra Club was 
America's oldest and largest grassroots environmental organization. Truman State University 
developed its own environmental organization, inspired by the Sierra Club, in2002.

Environmentally concerned professors and students came together to promote Sierra Club values 
and issues in the community with their own organization, Sierra@Truman. They hoped to increase 
awareness of the organization and environmental issues.

"We address all the environmental concerns that our members have," junior president Adam Mutz 
said. "Some of the things vary -- like we do recycling, stream testing, and we're going to help more 
with trails. And, we also do stuff overall -- just trying to be environmentally aware and trying to help 
the natural environment."

Not only did Sierra focus on its members' concerns, but it also worked to raise environmental 
awareness of the entire community, catering to concerns and interests of all individuals.

"We want to provide an organization that deals with environmental concerns, but it isn't so focused 
that lots of people don't feel like their interests are met," said senior Corey Koch, vice president of 
community.

Sierra members did chemical testing on local creeks and rivers four times a year and collected 
insects from those sites twice a year. The organization's main focus was on Big Creek, Bear Creek 
and the Chariton River. Mutz said the group performed these tests to check for pollution and water 
quality. Sierra sent the collected data to the Department of Natural Resources, where it was put into 
a database and used to help effect Missouri legislation on the environmental issues budget.

Members said the stream's water quality varied.

"Every time we sample [Bear Creek], it has very poor water quality," Koch said. "There isn't a lot of 
diversity of life in that stream."

James Turner, associate professor of accounting, was the faculty adviser for Sierra and agreed that 
pollution seemed to be worse in Bear Creek, which ran through Kirksville.

"Bear Creek is pretty skimpy in terms of insect life," Turner said. "Not surprising because it 
originates up in north Kirksville, so it doesn't have much quality. As for the Chariton River, we were 
surprised that it has a pretty good condition." 

The group provided other services in addition to stream testing. Sierra put together Earth Day 
activities to make a statement and bring the values of the organization to students and the 
community. The organization also had tables at the University activities fair, brought speakers to 
campus for chapter meetings and encouraged students to recycle.

Turner said Sierra formed because concerned students and faculty members wanted to help raise 
awareness of water pollution and other environmental issues.

"Several faculty realized we were all members of [the national Sierra Club], and we got together to 
discuss what might be able to happen here at Kirksville," Turner said. "We spoke to some students, 
and last fall and winter the students spoke amongst themselves and decided they had a critical mass 
to organize."

Sierra was not called Sierra Club because the University organization could not speak in the name of 
the national organization.

"Our focus is local, and we don't pay dues to the national organization," Turner said. "They don't 
issue us instructions."

Turner said the organization provided a formalized activity for environmental studies minors, and 
Sierra was a good way to get experience. The organization was flexible, however, and worked with 
students who had knowledge of ecology, biology and chemistry. It also worked with students who 
just wanted to help the environment.

"If people come with more interests, we just broaden what we do," Koch said.

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Photo by Kim Dickinson

ABOVE: Sophomore Kat Eusey measures Bear Creek's conductivity, or the dissolved salt content of 
the water. The ecosystem would have become damaged if the dissolved salt content was too high.

Phi Mu Alpha music
FRONT ROW: Dan Harden, Jake Coon, Jose Zayas-Caban, Ken De Arman, Chris Conatser, Mitchell 
Toebben. SECOND ROW: Justin McAninch, Anthony Tomlinson, Adam Lowrance, Erik Hansen, Jed 
Bain, Nicholas Johnson, Brad Fritz. BACK ROW: Theron Perkowski, Matthew Tingler, Andrew 
Schmidt, Matt Wilber, Aaron Smith, Nick Nichols.

Phi Sigma Pi honor fraternity
FRONT ROW: Andrea Dupont, Jon Spader, Heather Webb, Chris Miller, Scott Woods, Morgan Reuter, 
Erica Mercer. SECOND ROW: Caitlin Sutton, Anna Uhlrich, Sara Hayden, Ashlee Brown, Pawan 
Manocha, Lauren Allen, Shawnna Gewin, Stephanie Creed. THIRD ROW: Sarah Montgomery, 
Christina Gray, Elizabeth Carrington, Tricia Jaworski, Tia Welsch, Yolanda Dale, Na'kesha Gambrell, 
Heather Bemis. BACK ROW: Brian Woll, Rachel Martin, Katie Freeman, Laura Reber, Cale Davis, 
Adam Davis, Scott Campbell, Natalie Trent.

Phi Sigma Pi honor fraternity
FRONT ROW: Cara Miller, Justin Smith, Tony Albrecht, Sarah Warner, Amanda Becker, Amanda 
Shearer, Jenna Feldstein. SECOND ROW: Bill Overson, Benjamin Delaware, R.J. Lindstrom, Amber 
Gordillo, Brendan Duede, Adam Rich, Andrew Phillips. THIRD ROW: Kelly Galster, Holly Stephens, 
Hannah Cummings, Kristen Carson, Teresa Martinez, Jamey Johnston. BACK ROW: Laura Mundle, 
Laura Runge, Annette Nicks, Matt Lessman, Audra Harrold, Keith Christensen.

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what about bob?
By Kelly Kasparie 
Staff Writer

Wearing Greek letters but not being officially affiliated with the Greek system was just one way Beta 
Omega Beta members were unique.

BOB was a women's nonselective social sisterhood. Four girls who were disappointed in the Greek 
system on campus and how selective it seemed started BOB in 1993 while on a roadtrip.

"They had a vision and they saw it through," senior Katie Rose said.

BOB's small sisterhood included 11 members and five Roberts, or new members. Consequently, it 
allowed for each member, even new members, to take leadership positions. Many of the members 
had more than one position, and all members could vote.

BOB shared some similiarities with other sororities. Like many sisterhoods, members paid dues. 
Being a member of BOB cost $50 per semester. The money was used toward sisterhood events, 
outings and donations to the group's philanthropy, the Adair County Public Library. BOB members 
also held fundraisers for their philanthropy, such as organizing date auctions and selling shish 
kebabs at Dog Days. They also liked to get together with other organizations on campus, such as 
Alpha Tau Omega, for field days and mixers.

Senior Sarah Rutherford said one of her favorite events was the hot-tub retreat.

"We go and rent out a hot tub that's old but has been renovated," Rutherford said. "We watch 
movies and hang out. It's a lot of fun."

BOB members gathered once a week for group meetings. All Roberts had a six-week new member 
season. They officially became BOBs at the end of the preliminary season.

"My favorite part about it is that we are so diverse," Rutherford said. "There are women in it now 
that I would have never met had I not joined BOB, and I know I will probably keep up with them the 
rest of my life."

BOB members did not have eligibility requirements, such as high grade point averages, unlike some 
Greek organizations. BOB was also not a part of the Panhellenic Council.

"Whatever members want to turn [BOB] into is what it is," Rutherford said.

BOB was not a national sisterhood. However, another chapter of BOB, the Beta chapter, started at 
Central Missouri State University. CMSU's sisterhood, however, dissipated. All BOB members said 
they had no plans to become Greek in the future.

Because of this, BOB had a reputation of harboring anti-Greek sentiments since its formation. All 
current BOB members, however, said that they were not against Greek organizations. BOB members 
saw themselves as just another organization that University students could join and get involved in. 
The organization did not compete against other groups.

"We are not really competition, we're just something different," senior Sarah Welch said. "We're an 
alternative."

LEFT: Senior Kristen Haley helps publicize BOB's recruitment week. The week's theme, "SaBOBtage," 
was a parody of the Beastie Boys song "Sabotage."

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beta omega beta provides a greek alternative

ABOVE: Junior Tessa Bernhardt and sophomore Molly Pfeiffer play Cranium during Beta Omega 
Beta's fall rush. BOB sponsored a fall and spring rush/

"My favorite part about it is that we are so diverse. There are women in it now that I would have 
never met had I not joined BOB, and I know I will probably keep up with
them the rest of my life"-senior Sarah Rutherford

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Pi Kappa Phi social fraternity
FRONT ROW: Casey Jovick, Damon Thayer, Ryan Maurer, Nathaniel Zier, Andy Maerz, Nils Carlstedt. 
SECOND ROW: Owen McQuiston-Fall, Mark Timme, John Hitzel, Dan Murphy, Matt Ratliff. BACK 
ROW: Stephen Bland, Brian Ruzicka, John Perks, Jeff Stieff.

Pre-Veterinary Club professional
FRONT ROW: Catherine Zivnuska, Jessie Fee, Mary Green, Diana Bull, Lesley Sheridan, Michelle 
Pinney. SECOND ROW: Tamara Vinci, Amanda Roberts, Loni Wedemeier, Josh Schaeffer, Octeva 
Johnson. THIRD ROW: Jenny Sandler, Susan Meierhoff, Jennifer Hoffmann, Kara Stowers, Joy 
Chisholm. BACK ROW: Sue Els, Valerie Hentges, Sara Lile, Alana Walker, Laura Erickson.

Prism gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender/straight alliance
FRONT ROW: Stephanie Nigus, Laura Provance, William Mandeville, Kristine Carey, Stephen 
Sommer, Daron VanWyk. SECOND ROW: Jennifer Aubuchon, Libby Beilsmith, Oliver Penrose, 
Chelsea Brophy, Amy Hartmann. BACK ROW: Theresa Larson, Nicole Roesch, Jenise Lichtenegger, 
Alexandria Lockett.

software of the future
By Erin Eveker 
Contributing Writer

Amid complaints of budget cutbacks and penny-pinching, Truman State University embraced the 
notion of free software with the GNU/Linux lecture and workshop. Handled as an ethical and 
philosophical issue rather than a technical one, the three-day workshop introduced students to free 
software, and on the fourth day, to the man who made it possible.

"[Richard] Stallman is the biggest name in free software," said Don Bindner, workshop coordinator 
and assistant professor of mathematics. "Stallman was really a pioneer in this realm of computer 
science. He quit his job in the Artificial Intelligence Lab of [Massachusetts Institute of Technology 
(Cambridge)] to write free software without the legal risk of [MIT] claiming his work."

GNU/Linux, an operating system for computers, was a free-software alternative to Microsoft 
Windows. Stallman created much of the GNU/Linux system code. Software users had the freedom 
and ability to modify the program codes and share it with others. Glitches in other software 
programs, such as those in Microsoft Windows, could not be fixed by users due to copyright 
legalities. GNU/Linux opened the codes to the public.

The Truman State Linux Users Group, the Truman Women in Computer Science and the Truman 
State Association for Computing Machinery planned the workshop, which focused on familiarizing 
users with the software. Those in attendance learned the basics from logging on and using the 
programs effectively, to making and deleting files to burning compact discs and chatting. Stallman's 
lecture ended the event with further discussion of his cause. He spoke of the problems with 
commercial software and the alternative he created inl983.

"It's actually a fairly controversial topic," said Jon Beck, workshop coordinator and associate 
professor of computer science. "And I think it's really important that the University exposes 
students to such controversial issues that are so relevant today."

Beck said Stallman forced people to think about GNU/Linux and laws about software and their 
effects on the constantly advancing technological society.

Violette Hall 1000 was a full house for the three-hour

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computer science organizations host a gnu/linux 
workshop and bring its creator to speak on campus

lecture and question-and-answer session spotlighting Stallman. Bindner said it was an honor to 
experience Stallman's thoughts in person.

Senior Heidi Hinrichsen, TWICS president, said it was surprising how easy it was to get Stallman to 
visit the University as a speaker.

"We just went out on a limb and e-mailed him," Hinrichsen said.

The workshop and lecture sparked further interest in free operating systems throughout the 
community.

"It's important for people to become familiar with GNU/Linux because they will very likely be using 
it in the business world someday, whether they realize it or not," Hinrichsen said.

The campus, however, had limited access to GNU/ Linux, although it could be freely shared.

"If you're in a math or computer science course, there are Linux systems available," Beck said. "And 
[Information Technology Services] had begun talking preliminarily about setting up a Linux lab on 
campus, but it has yet to materialize."

Student interest demanded further instruction about GNU/Linux.

"Today the licensing agreements of commercial software are very restrictive, and informing people 
of the freedom that GNU/Linux allows for is very important," Bindner said.

Amplifying
GNU/Linux
Richard Stallman launched the GNU Project in 1984 • GNU/Linux had more than
135,000	registered users in November 2003 
Creators estimated that over 18 million people used GNU/Linux in November 2003

ABOVE: Richard Stallman speaks to students during a question-and-answer session. Stallman 
founded the GNU project to create a free Unix-compatible software system.

LEFT: Todd Hammond, associate professor of mathematics, explains how to use GNU/Linux during a 
workshop. The software provided an alternative to other operating systems, which all computers 
must possess.

Photo by Renee Hellebusch

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uncanny occurances
groups find creative ways to celebrate halloween
By Jessica Lowe 
Sports Editor

It was the time of year when ghosts, goblins, witches and student organizations were at full force.

Members of Truman State University organizations put the Halloween holiday to good use by raising 
funds for their groups and philanthropies, collecting food for the hungry and raising awareness for 
other cultures.

The brothers of Alpha Kappa Lambda hosted their annual haunted house in October 2003 to raise 
funds for the Kirksville Police Department.

Sophomore Matt Miles, AKL scholarship chairman, said the haunted house was successful, and the 
fraternity raised $1,500 for its cause.

"It was very successful, and it was fun for the people who pay for it and the people who put it on," 
Miles said.

A lot of effort went into putting on the AKL haunted house, but Miles said it was worth the time and 
effort spent when he saw the reactions of the haunted house visitors.

"One girl I scared, and she ran into my face," Miles said. "She was so freaked out, and she just went 
screaming all over."

Although Halloween was more commonly known as a night of frights, some charity also came out of 
Halloween events.

A group of students with the Catholic Newman Center participated in trick-or-canning, a spin-off of 
trick-or-Treating.

"Some of us had done trick-or-canning in high school so we decided to make it a community service 
project during Halloween," said junior Julie Anderson, one of the project's organizers.

Nine participants collected 300 canned goods for two hours Halloween night. Anderson said that the 
Newman Center's trick-or-canning project was successful.

"I'm really happy with how it turned out, so we'll try to make it an annual event," Anderson said.

Halloween activities were not the only events taking place. Members of Sigma Delta Pi hosted 
festivities for the Day of the Dead, a Mexican celebration that took place every year Nov. 1 and Nov. 
2.

"It's important to understand different cultures that may be in our society, and [Day of the Dead] is 
one that kind of coincides with our Halloween," said senior Melissa Davis, Sigma Delta Pi president.

The organization's Day of the Dead celebration took place Nov. 3, 2003, in the Centennial Hall main 
lounge. Davis said that the organization prepared authentic Mexican food and decorated the main 
lounge to provide an authentic atmosphere.

"We prepared an altar to display things, and several members made foods for people to try," Davis 
said.

Although holidays like Christmas, Thanksgiving and Hanukah were often celebrated by more 
participants, University organizations did not overlook the opportunity to make Halloween a 
memorable one for its members, students and community.

ABOVE: Until Tomorrow members Mike Hunsaker, alumnus Ryan Miller and junior Nick Billington 
perform at the Damascus Road Halloween Bash. Food and pumpkin bowling were also available at 
the Bash.

PHOTO BY MONICA KWIATEK

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ABOVE: Senior Jeremy Crenshaw waits for his next victim at Alpha Kappa Lambda's haunted house. 
The haunted house ran from Oct. 29 to Oct. 31, 2003.

Photo by Amy Ortega

"It's important to understand different cultures that may be in our society, and [Day of the Dead] 
coincides with our Halloween." -senior Melissa Davis

LEFT: Senior Jeremy Blankenbaker, freshman Lannette Allman and sophomore Chris Maher leave a 
doorstep after collecting cans for the Catholic Newman Center. The Christian Community Food 
Depot received the canned food donations.

photo by Kim Dickinson

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computer gaming association 
sponsors a local area network 
tournament, attracting university 
gamers
lost in the game

ABOVE: Sophomores Luke Van Cleve and Ryan Wahrenbrock play a game of "Counterstrike." The 
gaming LAN tournament brought in about 50 people from as Car away as Chicago and St. Louis.
Photo by Emily Randall

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By Emily Randall 
Staff Writer

The games "Halo," "Quake III," "Counter-strike" and "Warcraft" often envoked violent images, but 
they actually brought people together in a positive way. These computer games attracted a variety 
of people to the Student Union Building Activities Room for a 13-hour day. One word described 
these people from different backgrounds, majors and genders -- gamer.

The Computer Gaming Association put together a local area network, or LAN, tournament in fall 
2003. Gamers came from across campus and even from other towns to take part in individual and 
team games.

"You get a bunch of computers or console systems together and usually have tournaments," 
sophomore Cindy Cobb said. "The CGA plans the event, but anyone can come participate, even if 
you don't bring a computer."

The purpose of the CGA was to facilitate gaming on campus.

"We run a league that plays twice a week over the LAN," junior CGA president Adil Wali said. "Not 
every gamer is in the CGA, just those who are interested in running things. Our ultimate goal is to 
make [the tournament] so big that the CGA members are a minority."

Many people came to the event because of their love for the games and because of the intense 
feeling they got while playing.

"I absolutely love 'Halo,'" freshman Karrick Thresher said. "You can spend an hour on it and not 
realize it because you get so involved."

The ability to lose oneself in the games was a common thread among gamers.

"You forget about everything around you," said Jason Givens, a St. Louis participant. "You get in the 
zone."

Players wore headsets allowing them to talk to one another and hear games in three dimensions. 
This facilitated the experience of losing oneself.

"Unless someone physically touches you, you have no clue there are people around you," junior 
Ross Day said. "Someone could just walk in and steal all your stuff, and you'd have no clue."

Most gamers thought that the tournament was a fun social event. They were able to meet people 
they normally competed against over the Truman State University network.

"It's a good chance to meet everybody and have a good time," Day said. "It's like, 'wow, I'm out with 
real people instead of just playing from my room.'"

Even for the less serious gamers, the event was something to look forward to.

"I'm not such a serious gamer, but it's cool being around people of the same interests," sophomore 
Greg Wang said. "It's a real bonding experience."

Purple Pride special interest
FRONT ROW: Stephanie Tice, Micaela Leveranz, Katie Arnold, Melissa Storms, Jennifer Kempfer, 
Jennifer Schellman. SECOND ROW: April Owens, Sarah Mulford, Jennifer Miller, Courtnie Wilson, 
Alice Lasco, Tracy Bauer, Amy Whitaker. BACK ROW: Arley Polley, Katie Chierek, Karen Bohack, 
Dhara Amin, Ashley Carter, Cassidy Leonard.

Purple Pride special interest
FRONT ROW: Emily Barfoot, Nicole Hatchet, Hillary Baggs, Elaine Wright, Jordan Rogers, Kelsey 
Umbarger, Elizabeth Ostby. SECOND ROW: Kate Schertzer, Kristen Olmstead, Malissa Riehl, Katie 
Blevins, Amy Zbinden, Mandi Howe. BACK ROW: Laura Jenkins, Samantha Pallette, Bethany Kipping, 
Ellie Glenn, Amanda Russell, Teresa Martinez, Melissa Seifert.

Residence Hall Association residential living
FRONT ROW: Gina Stierwalt, Leah Young, Taylor Simmons, Erik Aubuchon, Chris Conway, Richard 
Goering. SECOND ROW: Ashley Noble, Lisa Miller, Ashley Livermore, Sasha Aldrich, Kelsey 
McFarland, Claire Maryniak. THIRD ROW: Erin Lear, Kat Eusey, Megan Lenz, Berkley Arnold, Phil 
Campbell, Twink Pham, Amy Olson. BACK ROW: Christopher McKinney, Rachel Shelton, Andy 
Uecker, Donny Roth, Daniel Kling, Amanda Gardner, Ashley Kilgore, Stephen Broadbent.

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ABOVE: Sophomore Chris Bass and freshman Lindsey Unverferth participate in the Alpha Kappa 
Lambda teeter-totter for the American Cancer Society. Each organization provided two members to 
participate in the 76-hour fund-raiser.

"We raise a lot of money for the cancer society, and it's fun to get out there and do it. It's something 
we use to get our name on campus and it draws a lot of attention to people walking by." -
sophomore Jarod Corzine 

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braving the elements
groups find a different way to raise funds
By Monica Kwiatek 
Assistant Organizations Editor

Making sacrifices was always part of fund raising, but some groups took raising money to an entirely 
new level. These organizations spent days outside to raise funds for their philanthropies.

Tau Kappa Epsilon sponsored its annual Sleep-a-thon on the Mall in fall 2003 to raise money for 
Alzheimer's. Participants in the four-day Sleep-a-thon slept and lived in tents on campus. The TKEs 
raised over $320 during their stay in the tents. The time spent outside was the greatest factor in the 
amount of money raised, but the TKEs thought that the dedication they showed also contributed to 
the amount of donations they received.

"We got a few comments like, 'you guys rock for staying out here for so long,'" senior Greg Brown, 
TKE vice president said. "We got some pretty large donations from individual students."

The TKEs also had help from two service sororities, Tau Lambda Sigma and Alpha Sigma Gamma. 
One of the reasons ASG participated was to get to know the members of other organizations.

"We also wanted to build our relationships with the TKEs," junior Lauren Ayers, ASG service 
chairwoman said. "We just had a good time getting to know some of those guys better."

The Alpha Kappa Lambda teeter-totter for the American Cancer Society also forced students
outdoors. The AKLs thought the four-day fundraiser was successful, earning about $550.

"We raise a lot of money for the cancer society, and it's fun to get out there and do it," said 
sophomore Jarad Corzine, AKL philanthropy chairman. "It's something we use to get our name on 
campus, and it draws a lot of attention to people walking by."

Alpha Sigma Alpha joined up with AKL for its fund-raiser. Junior Melissa Wells, Alpha
philanthropic chairwoman, said its members were willing to spend time raising money with AKL for 
many reasons.

"It gave them a way to get to know some of the AKLs," Wells said. "I think they knew if people saw 
them out there late into the night and the morning in the cold weather, then they'd be more apt to 
donate." 

Fund-raiser participants bundled up and came with blankets and hot chocolate to battle cold 
weather.

"It's customary, when people come out here, they'll bring hot chocolate for the other person," 
Corzine said.

Partners also helped to keep one another company, in additon to bringing treats.

"Staying awake wasn't hard," sophomore Matt Miles said. "I just talked to the person I was with the 
whole time."

Overall, raising money by sleeping on the cold, wet ground or staying up all night on a wooden 
teeter-totter influenced the participants' lives. However, the organizations' philanthropies were the 
ones that truly benefitted in the end.

ABOVE: Tau Kappa Epsilon, Tau Lambda Sigma and Alpha Sigma Gamma raise money for Alzheimer's 
on the Mall. The Alzheimer's Association spent most of its revenue on research.

Photo by Katie Kelly

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top composition
phi mu alpha and sigma 
alpha iota invite a guest 
composer to share music
By Sheila Biggs 
Contributing Writer

Warren Gooch, professor and coordinator of theory and composition at Truman State University, 
and Charles Argersinger, professor and coordinator of composition and theory at Washington State 
University (Pullman, Wa.), met in 1992 at the Society of Composers meeting at Washington. Gooch 
made contact with his old friend 11 years later to inform Argensinger that he was the guest 
composer for the University's 2003 New Music Festival.

The University's Macro Analysis Creative Research Organization sponsored a composition 
competition and advertised it worldwide. Composers submitted original compositions, and the 
University's staff blindly judged them for the best overall piece. The winner received a $500 
commission from Phi Mu Alpha and Sigma Alpha Iota to write an original piece for Cantoria. The 
commissioned piece rotated each year from the wind symphony to the orchestra to Cantoria. The 
first-prize winner came to the University as a guest composer for the commissioned piece's 
premiere.

"The judging is done completely anonymously," Gooch said. "All indications of who wrote what are 
taken off. But it was really neat opening the envelope to find Charles' name and being able to call 
him personally to tell him he had won."

Gooch was not the only one who had heard of Argersinger. The whole University music community 
was familiar with his work.

"We were so excited to bring Charles here," said junior Rebecca Moore, Sigma Alpha Iota member. 
"He is so

ABOVE: Guest composer Charles Argersinger explains his process of composing music to students in 
a music theory class. Macro gave Argersinger an additional $1,000 to play at the annual Macro 
convention in Madison, Wis.

Photo by Monica Kwiatek

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"His work is impeccably crafted, emotional and has a nice use of voice and incremental color." -
Warren Gooch, professor and coordinator of composition and theory

highly regarded, and his music is so innovative. We really thought that he would be a great 
composer for Truman to experience."

Argersinger won first prize with his brass fanfare at the 1995 United Nations 50th anniversary. He 
was also Washington's 1997 composer of the year and won the Composer Fellowship presented by 
the Idaho Commission on the Arts in 1997.

Argersinger shared his music both as a composer and a professor. He had taught at California State 
University (Fresno) and DePaul University (Chicago) besides Washington.

Argersinger lectured in multiple classes during his visit, including music theory classes and two 
graduate classes. He also rehearsed with the University brass quintet and Cantoria.

Sophomore Loren Berry, Sigma Alpha Iota member, heard Argersinger speak in her theory class.

"He was really cool and funny," Berry said. "He talked to us about how he gets ideas for his pieces. 
He said that he just starts out with a simple melody and lets it grow into something from there."

Argersinger also spoke between concert performances.

"Everyone seemed to really like him -- well, I really did -- just from hearing him speak on stage," 
Moore said.

Sigma Alpha Iota and Phi Mu Alpha hosted Argersinger while in Kirksville.

"We took him out to breakfast -- well, he took us, being that we just went to his hotel and ate the 
food there," said senior Jose Zayas-Cabans, Phi Mu Alpha member. "We also helped set up for the 
concerts, but besides that and paying for Charles's lodging, Dr. Gooch took care of the rest."

Gooch had organized the annual competition for several years.

"I do this every year, and even when the 2003 New Music Festival guest composer is playing, the 
2004 New Music Festival guest composer should already be picked," Gooch said.

Gooch said it was important to bring a guest composer that was talented and able to get along with 
the students.

"Charles Argersinger is a wonderful person and composer," Gooch said. "His work is impeccably 
crafted, emotional and has a nice use of voice and incremental color. We were honored to have him 
as our guest composer."

Ryle Hall Senate residential living
FRONT ROW: Mary Nakai, Erin Dohle, Lisa Farrington, Amy Olson. SECOND ROW: Shane Reiser, 
William Miller, Seth Gamble, Brandon Foster. BACK ROW: Catherine Snell, Julie Barnhart, Michelle 
Foard, Twink Pham.

Shotokan Karate special interest
FRONT ROW: Justin McAninch, Tim Scott, Dean Yzon. BACK ROW: Amanda Brown, Shino Saito.

Sierra@Truman environmental
FRONT ROW: Adam Mutz, Nick Hart, Corey Koch, Katie Ramatowski. BACK ROW: Jim Turner, Brenda 
Appleby, Adam Sundberg, Chris Woodard.

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ABOVE: Participants in a small-group Bible study read about Mary at the Catholic Newman Center 
women's reatreat.  Participants paid $15 to attend the retreat.  The feeincluded the cost of a t-shirt.

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"I felt that I could be more open and honest, be myself more around [the girls]. I would definitely 
say that our relationships have been enhanced by the retreat."-sophomore Mary Klein

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making a getaway
newman center retreat strengthens bonds
By Brandi Brown 
Editor in Cheif

Many groups left campus to see brighter lights or attend big-name events. A women's group at the 
Catholic Newman Center, though, left Kirksville to discover friendship and spiritual renewal.

This group, Mary's Girls, sponsored its first women's retreat about 35 miles away from Kirksville at 
St. Joseph's Church in Barron, Mo.

"We decided it was important for the girls to come together and worship together," said senior 
Katie Gilbert, an organizer of the retreat. "One of the things that was great with this was the chance 
to fellowship with more people who haven't been involved [with Mary's Girls] and don't always 
have the opportunity to attend regularly."

The retreat began Saturday morning, Nov. 15, as the women participated in an icebreaker, 
conducted a time of praise and worship, attended a small-group Bible study and listened to Gilbert 
give a talk about free-will offering. The women, that evening, attended a reconciliation service that 
included a drama and a talk on freedom from worldly influences.

"[The reconciliation service] was a time where we prayed quietly, preparing ourselves to confess our 
sins," Gilbert said. "We wrote on paper about what offering we would give to God and put it in a box 
gift-wrapped. We brought the box to the front of the [Newman Center] on Sunday's mass."

The women also attended the next day an affirmation service where each person said something 
nice about the other women in the group.

"I was just so warmed by the affirmation on Sunday because I could tell that we just all really cared 
for each other and everyone was supportive and kind and genuine," Gilbert said. "It was very 
moving and a culmination of the weekend where we were centered on a purpose of bonding."

The women packed up their belongings after the affirmation service and returned to Kirksville where 
they attended Sunday morning Mass at the Newman Center. Sophomore Mary Klein, who gave a 
speech about the rosary on Saturday, said the retreat helped her to form bonds with the	other 
women.

"With some of the girls, it was a really good start because I had just met them, and I see them on 
campus and see them around a lot more," Klein said. "I felt that I could be more open and honest, 
be myself more around them. I would definitely say that our relationships have been enhanced by 
the retreat."

Junior Erin Donohue, who participated in the drama about freedom from worldly influences, said 
she attended the retreat because she thought it would be a great way to form a community with the 
women.

"It was instrumental in helping me to form bonds with the other women," Donohue said. "There are 
so many walls you pull down because there are just all women."

ABOVE: Sophomores Jamey Johnston and Sarah Tschiggfrie hug during a discussion about hugging. 
Forty women attended the retreat in November 2003.

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rocking the grassroots
rock the vote increases 
voter awareness in the 
university community
By Marcie Manns 
Assistant Copy Editor

Their mission was to empower young people to change the world. Rock the Vote strived to get 
students at Truman State University involved with the election process through registering people to 
vote, holding debates and distributing information.

Rock the Vote became an official organization on campus in fall 2003 due to the efforts of 
sophomore Sarah Saheb. Saheb began her involvement with Rock the Vote as a volunteer while in 
high school. She moved up through the organization and eventually was offered the opportunity to 
run the Chicago field office.

Saheb branched out to become the Midwest regional coordinator for Kansas City, Mo., St. Louis and 
Chicago after enrolling at the University. She also started Rock the Vote at the University.

Members worked to register voters when the group became an official campus organization.

"We really want to do the 'Get out the Vote' project, especially with the upcoming election," Saheb 
said. "We really want to make sure that everyone on this campus is registered to vote."

Rock the Vote was not all voter registration, though. Members were involved in other activities like 
attending Renter's Association meetings in Kirksville. Members also hosted a watch party on Nov. 4, 
in which over 30 students gathered with Rock the Vote members in the Centennial Hall lounge to 
view the national broadcast of the Democratic presidential candidates.

ABOVE: Students participating in Rock the Vote's Watch Party tune in to CNN to watch Democratic 
candidates answer questions in a debate. Of the nine candidates, eight attended the nationally 
broadcasted debate.

PHOTO BY KIM FERRELL

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"We really want to make sure that everyone on this campus is registered to vote." -sophomore 
Sarah Saheb

"It was just to listen to the candidates answer questions from people of our generation, and it was 
really important because we were able to send in questions [via email]," junior Megan Gibbard said.

Though the most attention for Rock the Vote occurred during election time, Saheb said the 
organization remained active all year.

Junior Nicole Jacobson said the organization hoped to sponsor concerts featuring up-and-coming 
bands where Rock the Vote members could register voters and give information to concert 
attendees.

Rock the Vote did not focus on one political party or cause like other political organizations did.

"A lot of people may be asking, 'What are we? Are we Democratic or Republican?'" Jacobson said. 
"We are nonpartisan. We just want everyone to be involved in voting."

Rock the Vote was often associated with MTV, but Saheb said the organization was not the product 
of MTV.

"Rock the Vote is its own grassroots organization," Saheb said. "It is affiliated with MTV. We do 
campaigns for them like the 'Fight for Your Rights' campaign, the recent 'Protect Yourself campaign 
and the 'Choose or Lose' campaign."

Although Rock the Vote dealt with a variety of issues, the main focus at the University was 
awareness.

"We know that there are a lot of students who don't really have a party or have any firm political 
beliefs or ideas," Gibbard said. "We want to just bring some voter awareness to campus and 
awareness of the issues."

LEFT: Senior Caleb Reed registers to vote at one of the tables set up on campus by Rock the Vote, 
Student Senate, College Democrats, College Republicans and SAM. One hundred fifty-nine people 
registered to vote during the "Register to Vote" week. Of those, 66.7 percent registered for the first 
time.

Photo by Beth Spinney

Sigma Alpha agricultural society
FRONT ROW: Kari Hermesmeyer, Jaime Sumner, Valerie Hentges, Alicia Taylor, Staci Lewis, Daniele 
Callee, Theresa Larson. SECOND ROW: Lynn Searcy, Catherine Zivnuska, Jennifer Hoffmann, Chelsea 
Gerrish, Aislyn Wright, Robbie Rader. BACK ROW: Michelle Pinney, Sara Lile, Andrea Finzel, Jane 
Wayland.

Sigma Alpha lota music
FRONT ROW: Katie Ramsey, Olivia Walter, Annette Nicks, Amanda Ulrich, Susan Meierhoff. SECOND 
ROW: Marty Anastasi, Carol Carlson, Kim Thiesfeld, Erin Gibeson. THIRD ROW: Renee Gordon, 
Meghan Callahan, Jennifer Jones, Shino Saito, Jessica Morgan. BACK ROW: Jessica Schmidt, 
Jacqueline Sieber, Jennifer DuVall, Laura Ross, Erin Wiseman.

Sigma Alpha lota music
FRONT ROW: Cassie Fox, Heidi Struss, Jessica Schmitz, Kim Noble, Rebecca Geisz, Susan Nixon. 
SECOND ROW: Tiffany Anderson, Jessie Paterson, Michelle Jones, Laura Mundle, Sarah Billing. BACK 
ROW: Rebecca Moore, Carrie Jones, Brandy DeCassios, Ann Shirley, Jane Harrison, Colleen Farquhar.

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learning new moves

dance craze weekend sweeps campus

ABOVE: Chad Stall, a choreographer from South Carolina, dances with Admissions Office 
Administrator Devin Weishun. In addition to leading open workshops, Stall worked with the 
University Swingers performance team in two closed sessions.

"The focus of the weekend was to have fun. We didn't want it to be too stressful."-junior Lauren 
Schulte

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By Beth Spinney 
Photography Editor

Dance Craze weekend was for beginning and experienced dancers alike. The University Swingers 
combined workshops and an evening dance to help individuals who wanted to improve their dance 
skills. The weekend also taught organization members new moves.

Chad Stall, professional choreographer, came from Charleston, S.C., to teach new dances to the 
students. Stall worked at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio and had been a professional independent 
choreographer for three years. He also choreographed the movie "The Notebook" that came out in 
April 2004, starring James Garner, Gena Rowlands, Joan Allen, Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams. 
Stall came in to lead and instruct the workshops, teaching a variety of new dance steps.

Four dance workshops, open to the public, occurred Nov. 14-16. The workshops involved teaching 
lessons in swing, waltz, fox trot, tango, shag and salsa. All workshops cost $4.

The group also sponsored a dance Saturday night, which gave students an opportunity to apply the 
new steps and dances they had learned from the workshops in a more social environment.

The Swingers hosted the Dance Craze weekend to learn new dances and steps and to attract more 
students to their weekly swing sessions.

"We really wanted to learn as much as we could from [Chad Stall], and by offering the open 
[workshops], we wanted to offer to the general public to learn a variety of dances that we taught," 
junior Lauren Schulte said. "It was not just swing -- it was West Coast Swing, salsa, shag, [and the] 
tango."

Freshman Megan Miller's favorite part of the sessions was Stall himself.

"He was very good at teaching," Miller said. "He has really good moves, and it was just great to 
watch him and learn a lot. I feel like I can dance better just watching someone that is really good."

Many University Swingers also enjoyed Stall's visit to campus.

"He was pretty good," freshman Robert Shrout said. "He kept people interested. He seemed to like 
what he was doing, and that is what is important, I think. You've got to like what you do in order to 
be able to teach it." 

The University Swingers gained several new members in the week before the Dance Craze weekend.

"This last week I found out that I made Swingers, which is a big thing for me," freshman Nick Berrett 
said. "I was really nervous about it. I didn't know how good my audition went, and I ended up 
coming out on top. I am really happy to be a part of this group. It looks like a lot of fun, and they do 
a good job of having fun."

Many workshop participants enjoyed themselves and thought the Dance Craze weekend was a 
success.

"The focus of the weekend was to have fun," Schulte said. "We didn't want it to be too stressful. I 
think that was a success. I think that everyone that did come, that did go, had fun."

ABOVE: Sophomores Starr Meek and Matt Kemp practice their dance moves About 100 to 120 
people attended the University wingers workshops.

Photo by Danielle Stacy

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barbecue for kids
cookout raises money for
fraternity's philanthropy,
terminally ill children
by Brandi Moeller
people editor

Many students were sleeping in on the day of the 2004 Undergraduate Research Symposium. Others 
went to see presentations or presented research, terminally ill children	Kappa	Tau had an 
alternative agenda -- the cookout for kids

Members sold meals and collected donations before the cookout.

"We start going around to area businesses collecting donations and orders for meals," senior Greg 
Guntli said. "The area businesses will order or donate if they want to. They pay $6 per meal, and we 
deliver them all."

The members woke before sunrise to begin barbecuing the pork steaks and chicken.

"I got up at 4:30 this morning to make sure we had the paperwork ready and everything was set 
up," senior Joe Sartors said. "We set up the grills around 6 a.m. and started cooking at about 7:45."

Members cooked and assembled meals until it was time to start delivering them. "It gets pretty 
crazy around noon, but once we get past 1 p.m. the guys start cleaning up and having a little fun 
because most of the orders are out," Sartors said.

The cookout was pleasant for most members.

"The day itself is a fun day," Guntli said. "We enjoy cooking and delivering it and see people."

Most of the profits earned from the event in past years came from Kirksville businesses. The 
fraternity wanted to get the campus more involved in 2004.

"We did a campus organization competition," Sartors said. "Campus organizations could join in on 
collecting

ABOVE: Phi Kappa Tau members grill chicken for their cookout fund-raiser. The meals consisted of a 
chicken breast, two sides, a soda and bread.

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"We enjoy cooking and delivering it and getting to see people."-senior Greg Guntli

meal orders, and the organization who collects the most meals receives 35 percent of whatever 
profit we earn from campus organizations as a whole."

The money raised went to the Phi Kappa Tau philanthropy, Hole in the Wall gang camps.

"[Hole in the Wall gang camps] benefits terminally ill children, Guntli said. Basically we help send 
them to summer camp so that they get to experience things a normal kid would."

The cookout was not the only work done by fraternity members. Some spent the summer working 
at the camps.

"There are about 15 camps across the country, and we go to the one in Florida every year," Sartors 
said. "We usually have two or three guys that stay there all summer and volunteer, and probably 
around half the chapter will go for a week."

Camp volunteers were cabin leaders for the children. 

"I was there for a week, and I was cabin leader for the kidney transplant kids and rheumatoid 
arthritis kids," junior Corey Schaecher said.

Children attending the camps participated in arts and crafts, wood burning, archery, fishing, boating, 
swimming, hiking and horseback riding. Sometimes these activities became difficult for the 
participants.

"It was most challenging for the kids with rheumatoid arthritis because they couldn't really move 
their limbs all that well," Schaecher said. "When it came time to swim, all of them couldn't do it, so 
they would walk around the shallow end.

Children from the camp even made it in a video that was shown at Phi Tau events.

"Everybody loves it. During rush we show a video of all the kids and their experiences at the camps," 
Schaecher said. "It has a huge impact on pledges and the chapter as well."

LEFT: Senior Devin McCart prepares barbecue for local businesses. University alumnus Paul Newman 
founded the Hole in the Wall gang camps organization.

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Sigma Chi Delta social sorority
FRONT ROW: Jameson Dobbs, Rebecca Holtane, Arley Polley, Lindsey Cashel, Rory Kane, Michele 
Brungardt, Kate Hammel. SECOND ROW: Leah Guthrie, Valerie Robinson, Amber Easley, Jessica 
Jackson, Jennifer Gray, Ashley Phillips, Kara Berlin, Erica Kinnison. THIRD ROW: Ashley Murdock, Jill 
Kasparie, Amanda Geldbach, Kelly Kasparie, Stephanie McElwee, Sasha Aldrich, Amanda West, 
Ashley Wolfe, Frances Knapp. BACK ROW: Renee Taylor, Mandi Sagez, Lauren Weber, Katie Hughett, 
Ann Heffron-Davidson, Megan McLean, Sasha Rassi, Jade Lee.

Sigma Kappa social sorority
FRONT ROW: Katie Funk, Katie Pederson, Sandy Montgomery, Katie Storms, Heather Fails, Lauren 
Campbell. SECOND ROW: Kristin Dressel, Alisha Newman, Katie Arnold. BACK ROW: Ali Soderholm, 
Laura Hinkson, Maria Samyoa, Rachel Reinhold, Nicole Scanio, Melissa Storms, Amanda Schnabel, 
Natalie Preston.

Sigma Kappa social sorority
FRONT ROW: Alison Steel, Anne Goedeker, Liana Boone, Ellie Goedeker, Kirsten Brimer, Amanda 
Brandmeyer. SECOND ROW: Katy Davis, Sarah Devlin, Briana Sullivan, Lisa Batchelor, Katie Burrows, 
Valerie Dwyer, Melinda Starbuck. BACK ROW: Mandy Sheets, Sarah Chames, Nicole Brewer, Kay 
Fancher, Catherine Happ, Liz Klocke, Emily Wood, Ashley Oppenheim.

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ABOVE: Diane Janick-Buckner, professor of biology, David Todd, a faculty member of the Kirksville 
College of Osteopathic Medicine and junior Michelle Meinkoth discuss medicine over dinner. 
Attendees included local doctors, University faculty doctors, pre-med University students and KCOM 
medical students.

Photo by Ashley Hanson

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best medicine
local doctors have dinner with members of 
the american medical student association
By Amy Deis 
Staff Writer

The American Medical Student Association had offered for the past three years a way for its 
members to gain insight into medical professions. Doctors from all over the Kirksville region 
gathered Feb. 11 in the Student Union Building for Dinner with Docs to answer questions from 
students.

Junior Ashlee Brown and senior Erin Haber helped organize Dinner with Docs and agreed it was very 
beneficial to its members.

"Basically, it gives us a chance to get our name out in the community, and it's another benefit for 
pre-meds to talk to real doctors," Brown said. "Anything that we can do to help pre-meds is what 
AMSA is all about."

Members marked which types of doctors they wanted to speak with when they signed up for the 
event, depending upon what field of medicine they were interested in. Brown and Haber sent out 
invitations to almost every doctor in Kirksville. They invited different types of specialists including 
family practice, anesthesiology, OB/GYN, cardiology and general surgery.

Freshman Elizabeth Raine already knew what field of medicine she wanted to work in.

"I'm a pre-med student, and I plan on becoming an emergency room physician," Raine said. "I hoped 
to actually speak to one." 

Two speakers during the night helped to engage the doctors and students in conversation.

"We had two speakers ... Lori Haxton, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine assistant vice-
president and Dr. Arthur Freeland, family practice," Brown said. "Lori Haxton gave a speech on the 'I 
can't believe it's, of the medical school admissions process.' The stupid things people do [in the 
application process] that are really funny."

Freeland spoke at a past Dinner with Docs. 

"They just called and asked me if I would talk to them," Freeland said. "I talked about the joys of and 
challenges of medicine. It's kind of a kick-off to get people talking about medicine."

Raine was satisfied with the success of Dinner with Docs.

"It fulfilled [my] expectations because it's putting the doctors out there for us to communicate 
with," Raine said. "We can now get an idea of where we want to be in the medical profession and 
find out if this is really for us or not."

Raine gained insight on how to pursue her goal of becoming an emergency room physician.

"I had two doctors sitting at my table, Dr. Todd, family practice, and Dr. Janick Buckner, one of the 
AMSA sponsors," Raine said. "I talked to Dr. Todd specifically about his experience with the 
emergency room rotation he had in med school and how it's related to his family practice."

AMSA worked hard to provide events that helped its members understand what to expect in the 
medical field.

"We had speakers every two weeks at our meeting," Brown said. "We've had everybody from home 
health to genetic engineering to bio-terrorism. Just different aspects of medicine that we might not 
think of."

The members of AMSA agreed that Dinner with Docs helped them gain information about the 
medical field. The doctors at the event were willing to share anything with the students.

"I don't know if I had lots of information, but I certainly wanted to pass on a little excitement," 
Freeland said.

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Sigma Kappa social sorority
FRONT ROW: Sarah Shelton, Ellie Glenn, Marcie Kottemann, Laura Zacher, Courtney Floro, Taylor 
Raus, Kate Kresl. SECOND ROW: Brittany Douglas, Abby Kinscherf, Katie Lang, Brandi Norfolk, Erin 
Kane, Abbey Arthur, Alyssa Graybeal, Erin Brooks. THIRD ROW: Amanda Davison, Sara Lloyd, Ashley 
Newman, Kate Howser, Megan Vescovo, Gabby Stocke, Valerie Moyers. BACK ROW: Tracey Vick, 
Jennifer Hopper, Lisa Thorne, Laura Gantner, Lindsay Koski, Sarah Schelich.

Sigma Sigma Sigma social sorority
FRONT ROW: Beth Ryan, Charissa Manuat, Kerry Burd, Julie Dennis, Kailee Niemann, Melissa Dudak, 
Lindsey Niermeyer. SECOND ROW: Jessie Smith, Emily Sellner, Monica Piane, Lisa Dodge, Stacy 
Adams, Stellina Aubuchon, Dawn Runge, Sara Sieker. BACK ROW: Julia Garrett, Casey Hunstein, 
Allison Cusack, Sarah Cole, Becky Clarke, Beth Totten, Lindsay Hunstein.

Sigma Sigma Sigma social sorority
FRONT ROW: Becky Schulte, Jenny Lange, Kaitlin Flatley, Kristin Wagner, Katie Yates, Jessie Fee, 
Jackie White. SECOND ROW: Lauren Durand, Ellen Welter, Heather Hill, Ann Creasey, Bridgette 
Casey, Molly Hastings, Nicole Brown, Kelly Reed, Lauren Schaefering. BACK ROW: Lauren White, 
Candace Fobert, Naomi Davis, Casey Hoffman, Margaret Stewart, Jamie Bloomfield, Catie Torricelli, 
Becky Dinsick, Anne Fitzgerald.

focusing on fair trade
By Chelsey Ilten 
Features Editor

A cup of steaming coffee and a smile from a feather-headdress wearing Amnesty International 
member seemed to many like nothing more than a gesture of kindness. To Amnesty, however, each 
cup represented the freeing of underpaid farmers in other countries.

Members of Amnesty handed out free cups of coffee, sold bags of fairly traded coffee and 
sponsored a colloquium to honor the 55th anniversary of Human Rights Day on Dec. 10.

"International Human Rights Day celebrates the fact that we thought that human rights were 
important enough to grant to every single person," senior Narissa Webber, Amnesty president said. 
"It also points out violations of human rights and works towards solutions for them."

The day commemorated the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United 
Nations. Webber said companies did not have any repurcussions for failing to follow the 
Declaration.

"It's a beautiful document," freshman Amnesty member Mary Burford said. "We would like to see it 
manifest in policies."

The theme for 2003 was workers' rights.

"Every worker has the right to a living wage and fair treatment and not to be exploited by their 
employers," Webber said. "One exploitation doesn't happen directly by the employer but by the 
consumer who buys his product."

Members sold coffee for $8 a bag on the Mall and in the Student Union Building on Dec. 8 and 9 to 
illustrate their point. Plow Sharing, a St. Louis company dedicated to fair-trade, donated the coffee 
to the group, which sold 17 of 24 bags over the two days. The money raised was used to mail letters 
to political prisoners and to support Amnesty campaigns.

Members distributed pamphlets explaining free trade and its importance to workers along with the 
coffee. Members wanted to educate people about the ways trade occurred and show that trading 
was not always ethical.

"It may be right by International trade agreements, but it's not ethical, and there are ethical ways to 
go about trading," Webber said. "There are solutions people are trying to implement, but they need 
to be extended to larger amounts of consumers for it to be viewed as a

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amnesty international wakes others up to human 
rights with a cup of coffee and a colloquium

system that can work."

Amnesty sponsored a colloquium featuring professors as speakers for individuals interested in 
learning more.

Sophomore Greg Wang attended the colloquium to become more informed about human rights.

"I'm in an International Relations class, and we talk a lot about human rights," Wang said. "That will 
help me understand this event."

Others attended for the promised extra-credit points. 

"My World Civilization teacher offered extra credit for attending and writing a little summary about 
it," sophomore Lisa Moburg said. "I don't know that much about what it is going to be about, but I 
might have questions afterwards."

Webber said the goal of the colloquium was to send the message that human rights violations were 
an ongoing problem in the world.

"It is important to address [human rights] for the people involved, but also for ourselves," Webber 
said. "To show that our lives are comfortable, but maybe part of our responsibility as living 
comfortable lives is to extend that to others in the world."

Many students enjoyed the presentation.

"You can't know human rights until you're there and meet the people," Wang said. "I'm now better 
able to understand other perspectives and am more apathetic to others' problems."
Photo by Katie Kelly

PHOTO BY KATIE KELLY

ABOVE: Graduate student Todd Ruecker provides graduate students Dana Kuhnline and Eric 
Tumminia and senior Joe Moccia with samples of coffee and hot chocolate. Coffee was the second 
most valuable traded commodity in the world.

LEFT: Thomas Capuano, professor of foreign language, speaks of his experience in a Brazilian prison. 
Capuano related the hopelessness of the trading situation.

Amplifying
Human Rights Week
The Fair Trade Movement's goal was to ensure that coffee farmers got a fair price for their products
Twelve billion pounds of coffee were consumed annually worldwide.
Coffee was the largest United States food import.
Information from www.globalexchange.org
	
Photo by Renee Hellebusch

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means to an end
v-day celebrates women and hopes to stop violence
By Amy Ortega and Peggy Amor 
Staff Writer and Marketing Manager

Feb. 14 was a day to celebrate the spirit of love for many women. At Truman State University and 
other locations world wide, however, it was also a day to raise awareness about violence against 
women.

The Women's Resource Center, a place for women to go for counseling, health care information and 
crisis intervention resources, had sponsored the V-Day events since 1999. V-Day was a non-profit 
global movement to stop sexual violence against women and girls, and to promote Valentine's Day 
as a day to celebrate women.

The V-Day events began casually with "The Vagina Monologues" on the first night and student 
written monologues for the second. As V-Day gained popularity, WRC added more events.

"With more programs, a wider variety of people are interested," said Dana Kuhnline, Vagina 
Monologues college campaign organizer.

The WRC, with help from Amnesty Internatioinal, added a documentary and discussion in 2004 
about the women of Juarez, Mexico. The mostly-Spanish film was popular among the Spanish-
speaking community.

The V-day Benefit Rock Show and the Vaginal Art & Writing Workshop appeared in subsequent 
years to inform more people about the monologues.

The activities surrounding "The Vagina Monologues" gave people a broader understanding.

"[They] allowed people to see that their coordinating events do not have anything to do with 
sexiness," Kuhnline said. "One of the issues the coordinators have encountered is that people 
associate the monologues with sex. The purpose ... is not to talk about sex but to initiate a global 
movement to stop violence against females."

The monologues were originally a weekend event. 

"It used to be, we performed the monologues one night, and it sort of blossomed into a week-long 
event," said Xander Kennedy, co-director of "The Vagina Monologues."

V-day changed between 1999 and 2004 into a week of fundraising and raising awareness about a 
cause of worldwide importance. The events opened the lines of communication about violence 
against women.

"[People] who wouldn't normally talk about those faux pas things could talk about them now," 
sophomore Megan Lenehan, cast member said. "People I didn't even know were coming up to me 
telling me their intimate secrets, and it was very cool."

The WRC sold tickets for the monologues for a required donation. This helped raise a substantial 
amount of money for the year's chosen organizations.

The WRC continued its fundraising effort by selling chocolate and plaster shaped vaginas along with 
their usual T-shirts, buttons and patches in 2004.

WRC donated the money raised to non-profit organizations that supported women. The group 
raised over $2,000 for Victim's Support Services in Kirksville and $90 for Students Active for Ending 
Rape. Each year, Eve Ensler, author of "The Vagina Monologues," requested that 10-15 percent of 
the proceeds from her play be sent to a worldwide charity. The 2004 charity was a fund for the 
women of Juarez, Mexico.

V-Day organizers strived to increase empathy at the local level, where they say the most possibility 
for making change existed. They had high hopes of helping to lay the groundwork for social change.

ABOVE: Kim LeBaron, Victim Support Services executive director, receives a check from graduate 
students Dana Kuhnline and Suzanne Chappellow and senior Xander Kennedy. VSS used the 
donation for direct client services, such as paying for parts of victims' utility bills or rent.

Photo by Ashley Hanson

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Photo by Amy Ortega

ABOVE: Joe Hayes and Amy Humphrey of Clatter play at the Vagina Week open mic and 
monologues.  Clatter traveled from Columbia to perform, but the other three bands that performed 
were local.

"The purpose ... is not to talk about sex but to initiate a global movement to stop violence against 
females."-graduate student Dana Kuhnline

LEFT: Sophomore Christine Schlosser creates a piece of artwork at the Vaginal Art Workshop. The 
Women's Resource Center supplied students with paper, paint and plaster vaginas to create paper 
weights and magnets.

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Sigma Tau Delta english honor fraternity
FRONT ROW: Christina Wenger, Jennifer Hertlein. BACK ROW: Anne Schonhardt, Andrea Calvin, 
Maggie Mayhan, Xander Kennedy.

Society of Physics Students physics
FRONT ROW: Colin Coffman, Philip Schiff, Jarrett Johnson, Sucheta Jawalkar, Taner Edis. SECOND 
ROW: Suzanne Leslie, Adam Bezinovich, Chris Cook, Karl Hendrickson. BACK ROW: Nirjal Sapkota, 
Jennifer Young, Marianne Stuck, Ikechukwu Okonkwo.

Society of the Prim Roses social society
FRONT ROW: Courtnie Wilson, Cheri Smith, Monica Crupe, Heather Schwegler, Janelle Brinkley, April 
Newman, Christine Koerner. SECOND ROW: Cammy Mold, Molly Wenberg, Angela Farabee, Jessica 
Whalen, Lacey Prater, Christina Still, Megan O'Day, Elizabeth Langer. THIRD ROW: Theresa Reck, Lois 
Hains, Sarah Muth, Stefanie Schroeder, Christina Collison, Molly Pull, Renee Pepmiller. BACK ROW: 
Tracy Bauer, Jessica Corrick, Erin Poettker, Lillian Cochran, Erin Clark, Sara Pendzick, Betsy Braddock.

missing opportunity
By Chris Brown 
Contributing Writer

Freshman Lauren Hamilton was an active student at Truman State University. Her extracurricular 
commitments included Student Missouri State Teachers Association, Campus Christian Fellowship 
and the National Education Association. She found it hard, as did many others who were 
overcommitted, to stay active.

Hamilton's remedy was to take a less-active role in SMSTA.

"There's definitely those that just come and participate, and then there's those that... plan, and 
that's not me." Hamilton said. "I'm not a board member or anything."

Inactivity in organizations was a common occurrence at the University. Senior Tiffany Tiller, National 
Society of Collegiate Scholars president, said that NSCS had only 25 percent of its members active.

"[People aren't active] probably because Truman students in general are so involved in their 
organizations," Tiller said. "Most of them aren't involved in just one organization."

Other organizations reported similar numbers of inactive members.

"I would say, probably like 50 percent [of the people come on a regular basis]," said senior Meaghan 
Cochran, SMSTA president. "It's kind of hard to say because we have six officers."

Non-participating members often resulted from scheduling conflicts. Senior Katie Allen said she was 
an inactive member of NEA because of the meeting times.

"I guess it contradicts with [my active status in SMSTA]," Allen said. "I have a class right after the 
meetings, and I don't like to have to walk from Ophelia to Violette. Plus, with NEA. you can pay your 
dues online, so I never had to go to the meeting to pay the dues."

Both active and inactive members joined for a variety of reasons. Senior Corinne Hufford, NEA 
president, first joined the organization because of a need to be involved in a major-related activity.

"[I joined] just because it was related to education,"

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overcommitment to organizations leads to 
low involvement and less participation

Hufford said. "I heard from other people that it was a good way to be exposed to different speakers 
about education and different topics on education."

Organizational publicity and membership drives early in the fall also factored in decisions to join.

Hamilton said that she joined out of a need to be prepared for the Master of Arts in Education 
coursework as a freshman. She said that teaching organizations encouraged incoming students to 
join.

Perhaps the biggest incentives to join some organizations were the financial benefits.

"[Members of SMSTA] have liability insurance ... if they substitute teach," Allen said. "So if I'm in the 
classroom and something happens, I have $1 million liability insurance. There's also different travel 
benefits ... and life insurance policies."

Regardless of the benefits obtained simply by paying dues, active members agreed that those who 
chose not to attend the meetings were missing out. Hufford said that being active in NEA gave 
members a chance to learn more about the education field. Available opportunites attracted 
involved members.

"For me, it's the leadership thing," Cochran said. "I get to see a little more of what's going on within 
the organization. Rather than just coming to the weekly meetings, I get to plan them."

Active members, especially officers, said they would have liked to see a increase in meeting 
attendance and participation. Active members used a variety of methods to publicize their 
organizations and combat inactivity. Many officers kept members updated electronically.

"Right now, we send out e-mails, and we encourage people to check our Web site,"
Tiller said. "We also posted fliers for some of our service projects."

Members understood why some chose not to participate. The pros outweighed the cons, though, 
for those involved.

"I think it's beneficial [to be involved]," Allen said. "I've learned a lot, especially about being in the 
classroom and different issues that will be facing me. I think people are just missing opportunities by 
not coming."

LEFT: Junior Carissa Allen, National Society of Collegiate Scholars member, plays sand volleyball with 
students from Kirksville Junior High. Allen planned the 2004 March to College, an event that helped 
introduce junior high students to college.

ABOVE: Junior Amanda Perschall reads "Bartholomew and the Oobleck" by Dr. Seuss to students at 
Ray Miller Elementary School. The reading was part of Read Across America, an NEA program that 
occurred on Dr. Seuss' birthday.

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good vibrations
annual jazz festival brings much excitement

ABOVE: Visiting musician John Abercrombie, and University alumnus Bill McKemy perform in 
Baldwin Auditorium during the Phi Mu Alpha Jazz Festival. In addition to touring and recording 
music, Abercrombie was a clinician and teacher.

"It's not about making money. It's about celebrating jazz music"-junior Chris Lowery

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By Karen Schwartztrauber 
Staff Writer

People found "all that jazz" and more at the 2004 Phi Mu Alpha Jazz Festival. The festival had 
attracted over 1,000 bands and 50,000 musicians to Truman State University since 1969.

High school and junior high jazz bands competed at the festival. The students rehearsed and went to 
jazz clinics sponsored by Phi Mu Alpha, the University music fraternity, throughout the day.

About 30 bands competed in the 2004 festival. The students performed for judges and received a 
rating on how well they performed.

"The combo competition was great," said Ethan Vizitey, a Rockbridge High School senior. "The 
judges were really good and gave excellent suggestions."

An award ceremony honored the bands at the end of the day. The visiting directors were pleased 
with the result. The festival was a learning experience for many and was not a strict competition.

"It was a really good experience for us," said Charlie Blackmore, Clayton High School band director. 
"The facilities were really nice, and the clinics were real helpful for the students." 

Phi Mu Alpha, with help from Sigma Alpha Iota, the University music sorority, sponsored a concert 
for the students that included the University Jazz Ensemble and a guest jazz player, John 
Abercrombie.

Abercrombie, a New York guitarist, drew a successful crowd to Baldwin Auditorium that evening. He 
was well known by many in the jazz community and had spent time recording with Gil Evans, Gato 
Barbieri, Barry Miles and many other artists. Abercrombie performed by combining the unique 
sound of the jazz guitar with traditional jazz.

The funding for the festival and Abercrombie's visit was not an easy situation in 2004, though. The 
Funds Allotment Council denied the festival funding, making finances tight. FAC had provided a great 
deal of financial assistance for the festival in previous years, but despite a lack of funding, the 
festival was a big success.

"It's not about making money, it's about celebrating jazz music," said junior Chris Lowery, Phi Mu 
Alpha member. "The goal of the festival was to educate people about jazz and have fun with it."

The festival proved to do exactly that. Many of the high school and junior high students who visited 
the University were pleased with how the college students treated them. They said they did not feel 
they were treated any differently because they were younger.

"The festival was a great recruiting tool to find so many talented and potential students," said Dan 
Peterson, director of bands.

Many Phi Mu Alpha members thought the students performed well. Each band had a unique sound 
quality.

"I really like performing because it really pays off in the end," said Kayla Celestine, a Hazelwood 
Central High School sophomore. "This performance went very well for us, and we will be even better 
in our next competition."

ABOVE: A group of students watch Greg Jones, professor of music, perform at the Jazz Festival 
instrumental clinic. University faculty taught six clinics throughout the day.

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Spanish Club Spanish
FRONT ROW: Michelle Byington, Sarah Cole, Nathan Chambers, Brandon Collins, Elizabeth Schlitter. 
SECOND ROW: Peggy Amor, Katie Storms, Jennifer Haslag, Robert Kelchen, Jessica Lowe, Melanie 
Dunn. BACK ROW: Monica Kwiatek, Jonathon Burns, Bernadette Batliner, Juan Carlos Valencia.

Student Activities Board special interest
FRONT ROW: Micah McKay, Katherine Doherty, Kim Zamastil, Ryan Walkiewicz. BACK ROW: Winston 
Vanderhoof, Robin Taylor.

Student Activities Board special interest
FRONT ROW: Akash Bhalla, Chris LeBeau, Rachael Spavone, Raven Bowser, Amanda Wolf, Katy Igel, 
Dawn Juon. SECOND ROW: Sarah Warner, Lauren Bolland, Rebecca L. Martin, Ashley Butler, Kristen 
McManis, Meghan Kennedy, Mathew Robertson, Allie Hauser. THIRD ROW: Matthew Smith, Naomi 
Davis, Megan Duff, Chrissy Colpoys, Ashley Movold, Ellen Stoltze, Meghin Doherty, Kayla Medley, 
Andi Harrington. BACK ROW: Kelly Gamlin, Alisha Dalsted, Gretchen Ott, Ryan Tichenor, Morgan 
Silvey, RJ Lindstrom, Josh Grahlman.

a stitch in time
By Emily Randall 
Staff Writer

Many envisioned paintings and sculptures when they thought of artwork, not fiber creations like 
their bedspread, their favorite scarf or the T-shirt they had tie-dyed back in the Girl or Boy Scouts. A 
group of Truman State University students set out to change that.

A new campus organization began in fall 2003 for students who enjoyed and had a talent for sewing, 
printing, dying and weaving. The Organization of the Fiber Arts began with art students in the fibers 
class. It became a full-fledged organization with members, activities and events after obtaining a 
temporary charter in November 2003.

Fiber arts included anything made of fabric. Knitting and crocheting were included in this category, 
though they were not the main focus of the organization. Because projects occurred individually, 
with one aspect of the artwork being focused on at a time, individuals became very attached to their 
work.

The founders of the Organization of the Fiber Arts wanted a place out of class where fiber-lovers 
could go, much like other divisions of the art department, such as clay and painting groups.

"Our dream for this club is for it to be a place where if you're working on a project, you can bring it 
to a meeting and people can give you feedback," junior Katy Matheny said.

People also joined the organization for social reasons. Some found that it was a good way to get 
closer to their classmates.

"I get enjoyment out of doing fibers on my own," senior Katrina Kouba said. "In class your work is an 
assignment which you are required to do. In our club, we can make whatever we want."

The group had about 15 members by the spring semester.

"We actually have one guy, but it's pretty estrogen-heavy right now," Matheny said. "We're trying 
to recruit a couple other fiber guys."

Group members made and sold hand-dyed scarves on campus to kick off the organization and start 
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fall 2003 sees fiber fans reaping what they sew 
with formation of organization of fiber arts

raising. They charged from $7 to $12 per scarf. Members sold all of the scarves, making their first 
fundraiser a success.

The organization attempted many tasks early on, including all the steps for trying to get a new 
organization running, such as deciding on the group's mission.

"It's kind of neat just to be a part of a starting organization," senior Annie O'Donnell said. "You can 
decide what you want to focus on with the group and what you don't. We just wanted to see what 
we could do."

The organization members displayed their artwork in March 2004 at the Washington Street Java Co.

"The reason we did our Java Co. show was because we wanted to get our name out there," 
O'Donnell said. "A lot of people don't realize you can do artwork with fabric."

Group members also planned a fiber event for elementary school children. They planned to make a 
simple fiber project, such as tie-dying, with the children.

"Working with the kids is something I really look forward to," Matheny said. "As an elementary 
education major, I am glad to have this organization to tie in involvement with the kids. It's 
something I would have liked to do anyway."

The organization's members turned out to be busier than expected during their first semester as an 
official group. The organization was excited about a pillowcase-decorating contest that Habitat for 
Humanity sponsored.

"Our enjoyment is in making beautiful things and finding out more about the whole process," Kouba 
said.

With hard work, initiative, talent and love for fibers, the Organization of the Fiber Arts reversed the 
obscurity of its art form in Kirksville and kept people warm with its scarves.

Photo by Loretta Palmer

LEFT: Junior Elizabeth Ebers hangs a fibers piece at Washington Street Java Co. for the Organization 
of Fiber Arts' first art show. The show ran March 1-21, 2004 and was used to promote the group's 
name within the community.

Photo by Loretta Palmer 

ABOVE: Senior Sara Hayden, junior Mairi Hansen and freshman Heidi Willhavick look at scarves 
made by the Organization of Fiber Arts during their scarf sale. The organization made $165 from the 
30 scarves sold at the sale.

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ABOVE: High Street dancers, sophomore Jessica Zuke, junior Beth Austin and sophomores Leah 
Kunard perform at an open mic night during Eating Disorders Awareness Week.  The mic night 
hosted performances by Illusion Danz team, Hishg Street Dancers, Truman Society of Dance Arts and 
the band Mara's Prison.

Photo by Danielle Stacy

"The week allows individuals to learn more about eating disorders and how to be supportive of 
individuals struggling with eating concerns."-Philip Jorn, University Counseling Services staff 
member

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spreading the word
sorority sponsors eating disorders awareness week
By Liz Fergus 
Staff Writer

The week of Feb. 23-27, 2004, was busy for service sorority Alpha Sigma Gamma. It sponsored 
Eating Disorders Awareness Week, an event created to raise understanding of disorders such as 
anorexia, bulimiarexia and binge eating.

Eating Disorders Awareness Week was one of many events ASG sponsored. The sorority had hosted 
this particular event since it was created in 1998.

"We created [EDA Week] to draw attention to the eating disorders that are most prevalent and to 
draw the attention of people who might be suffering from an eating disorder to try and give them 
an outlet to seek treatment," said junior Erin Haslag, Eating Disorders Awareness Week 
chairwoman.

Three main events occured during EDA Week 2004. The first was an open mic night Feb. 24 in the 
SUB Down Under. It featured the band Mara's Prison, whose members, juniors Lacey Schneider and 
Kelly Muncy, an eating disorder survivor, performed three original songs.

"As a musician, I basically write music that replays and reflects moments in my life," Muncy said. 
"One song in particular, 'Beloved,' discussed my battle with self-worth and how society's thoughts 
and perceptions of me are insignificant ... I wanted to share that message with the people attending 
the open mic night."

The Truman Society of Dance Arts, High Street Dancers and Illusion Danz team also participated in 
open mic night. Between performances students read excerpts from an eating disorder victim's 
diary.

Haslag led a panel discussion that included four sufferers of eating disorders and Philip Jorn, 
University Counseling Services staff member, on Feb. 25.

"I do think [EDA Week] is effective and makes a difference," Jorn said. "The week allows
individuals to learn	more about eating disorders and how to be supportive of individuals 
struggling with eating	concerns."

The panel members told their stories and participated in a question and answer session.

A memorial at Kirk Memorial Building for eating disorder sufferers and victims was the last event of 
the week. ASG members and other attendees gathered around the Centennial Flame, lit candles and 
read messages written to victims, as well as the poem "Self-Esteem" by Virginia Satir.

Members worked at tables, where they accepted donations, gave out EDA Week bracelets and 
pamphlets, and sold T-shirts and flower-drops, which were messages to sufferers.

"Getting involved was so much more than supporting my sisters in ASG and helping promote 
EDAW," Muncy said. "For me, it was an opportunity to be vulnerable about my battle with bulimia 
and [binge eating disorder], in an effort to spread awareness of the seriousness of eating disorders 
from my personal story."

ABOVE: Junior Holly Stepehns receives an eating disorders awareness bracelet from sophomore 
Emma Williams.  Bracelets were free, but money made from T-shirt and flower sales went to the 
National Eating Disorders Association.

Photo by Kim Dickinson

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putting meth in the gutter
lambda chi alpha helps to 
raise money for adair 
county meth coalition
By Kim Dickinson 
Staff Writer

Students had an opportunity to help Adair County fight the battle against methamphetamines in 
2004. Lambda Chi Alpha and the SERVE Center, together with Days Inn, created Bowl Against Meth 
to provide this unique opportunity.

Bowl Against Meth was a night of bowling at Leisure World that was open to Truman State 
University students and the Kirksville community. The fund-raiser earned money for the Adair 
County Meth Coalition.

A member of the Adair County Meth Coalition contacted Thomas Sullivan, SERVE Center adviser and 
Lambda Chi Alpha alumnus, about helping with the fundraiser.

"It was something close to home, and it gave Lambda Chi a way to help the community, and the 
SERVE Center is always open to new volunteer opportunities," Sullivan said.

The SERVE Center and Lambda Chi took care of a lot of the publicity for the event. The SERVE Center 
contacted campus organizations by e-mail and through organization mailboxes in the Center for 
Student Involvement. It also advertised with a sign posted outside the SERVE Center and with 
advertisements in the Truman Today and on Campus Pipeline. Lambda Chi members mailed out 
fliers, gave fliers to professors and described the event to their classmates.

Days Inn reserved lanes at Leisure World for the event and gathered prizes donated by local 
businesses. Participants got the satisfaction of knowing that they

ABOVE: Sophomore Elizabeth Ostby participates in Bowl Against Meth at Leisure World. Participants 
paid $12 to bowl. Seven of those dollars paid for the cost of the lane, while the rest went to the 
Adair County Meth Coalition.

Photo by Kim Dickinson

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"I wish there could have been more people here because it's a good cause." -junior Rachel Reinhold

were helping a good cause, and they also had a chance to win gifts. Those in attendance had the 
chance to win prizes throughout the night if the number on thier ticket was called. The top-five 
highest scoring bowlers each took home a trophy.

The event raised a total of $250 for the Adair County Meth Coalition, with 50 participants. The cost 
was $12 to bowl for the four hours of the event. This fee included a $5 donation to the Coalition.

While neither Lambda Chi nor the SERVE Center were planning other fund-raisers for the same 
cause, they hoped that Bowl Against Meth could happen again in the future to raise more money for 
the coalition.

"I wish there could have been more people here because it's a good cause," junior Rachel Reinhold 
said. "It was the first time they did it, so hopefully in the future more people will find out about it. I 
thought it was really fun."

While some thought participation was low, others thought the night was a success.

"I think it made a difference, not so much in the amount of money we raised, but in the fact that we 
were able to provide publicity on campus and in the community for a worthwhile cause," said junior 
Eric Dearmont, Lambda Chi member.

Regardless of how successful people thought the event was, most agreed the event was worth the 
effort everyone put into it.

"The Lambda Chi's are very much in support of fighting against drugs of any kind, and I think they 
had a great turn out," said Alci Arias, Lambda Chi adviser. "They advertised for the event and got 
cooperation from the Truman campus."

LEFT: Junior James Martin looks down the lane as he hopes for a strike in Bowl Against Meth at 
Leisure World. The three-game high score of the night was 630.

PHOTO BY KIM DICKINSON

Student Ambassadors university tour guides
FRONT ROW: Mark Vogel, Elizabeth Carrington, Sara Bear, Amy Olson, Andrea Brown, Bridget Evers. 
SECOND ROW: Ruqayya Muhammad, Laura Whitted, Jaime Lummis, Traci Daffer, Kristin Walstrom, 
Catherine Happ, Marcie Kottemann. BACK ROW: Beth Spinney, Sarah Linke, Elizabeth Huitt, Lindsey 
Heiserman, Ava Epps, Tiana Gericke.

Student Ambassadors university tour guides
FRONT ROW: Valerie Hentges, Megan Wiese, Kim Dickinson, Rebecca Holtane, Devin Weishuhn, Josh 
Grahlman. SECOND ROW: Kim Zamastil, Alisha Dalsted, Jennifer Hertlein, Michelle Pinney, Brandon 
Collins, Lisa Gilbert, Eliza McKay. BACK ROW: Michelle Byington, Dung Nguyen, Anne Zager, Alison 
Steel, Mandy Sheets, Bobbie Putman.

Student Council for Exceptional Children special interest
FRONT ROW: Shannon Masterson, Brian Santos, Carissa Allen, Sharon Peebles. BACK ROW: Colleen 
Fitzhenry, Jake Boling, Julie Wynn.

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new chapter, new honors

ABOVE: Garry Gordon, vice president for academic affairs, congratulates Sigma Theta Tau members 
at the induction ceremony. Membership into the University's Nursing Honor Society cost $25 a year, 
and membership into the International Nursing Honor Society cost $55

Photo by Kim Dickinson

nursing society receives official charter , becoming the 
430th chapter of sigma theta tau international

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By Jenna Keevan 
Staff Writer

One-hundred twelve students, faculty and community nurse leaders waited patiently in the 
Georgian Room of the Student Union Building on March 19,2004. They were being inducted into the 
Rho Omega Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, the national nursing honor society, at the 
organization's chartering ceremony.

"Official chartering means that we are now officially a chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, which was our 
intent all along," said Rebecca McClanahan, STTI treasurer and assistant professor of human 
potential and performance.

Six students attending nursing school at Indiana University (Indianapolis) founded Sigma Theta Tau 
International in 1922. The society had since evolved into 429 chapters across the globe. Truman 
State University became the 430th chapter.

The process for becoming a chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International was rigorous. A nursing honor 
society that wanted to submit a charter application had to have been in existence for more than one 
year, have a prescribed number of members and have met eligibility requirements.

The University's nursing honor society had been in existence for six years in 2003. A representative 
visited in April 2003 to evaluate the nursing program after members submitted an application.

"The evaluator assessed our organization to make sure that the work had met all of the criteria for 
chartering," McClanahan said.

The local chapter sent a petition Nov. 5 to the House of Delegates in Toronto at the international 
biannual convention, and officials approved the University for a Sigma Theta Tau International 
charter. The University's chapter became the Rho Omega Chapter.

Three rituals occured during the chartering ceremony: the presentation of the charter and code of 
arms, member induction and the installation of officers to the new chapter.

"All of the members worked really hard towards [the chartering ceremony]," senior Alison Moss 
said. "The officers put a lot of effort into getting us chartered."

Moss was inducted into the University's Nursing Honor Society in fall 2003. She received her pin and 
certification and signed the inductee book at the ceremony.

Becoming chartered meant that the Rho Omega Nursing Honor Society would have a closer 
relationship with Sigma Theta Tau, which took over most management duties, such as mailing out 
notices and membership cards. The University's Nursing Honor Society also sponsored research days 
twice a year.

"For us, it is a big achievement," said Kit Hadwiger, president and assistant professor of human 
potential and performance. "It is a big honor."

The mission of the International Nursing Honor Society was to create better nurses for better health 
care. The International Nursing Honor Society recognized students, graduates, faculty and nurse 
leaders in the community.

"It gives recognition to nurses for outstanding scholarships and accomplishments," McClanahan 
said. "It enhances the nursing program."

Amplifying
Sigma Theta Tau
Sigma Theta Tau had over 120,000 international members, but 96 percent were females
Undergraduates had to complete half of the nursing curriculum, have at least a 3.0 CPA and rank in 
the upper 35 percentile of their graduating class to become a recognized member
Rho Omega chapter members had to have senior status

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ten students get more than just 
a trim while donating 110 
inches of hair to locks of love

hair today gone tomorrow

ABOVE: Freshman Annie Schippers and senior Charity Richardson have their locks cut by local 
hairdressers. People who did not want to donate hair could receive a hair cut in exchange for a 
donation. Donations totaled $137, and Ryle Hall Senate donated an additional $13 to make the 
amount an even

Photo submitted

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By Peggy Amor 
Advertising Manager

Years of care became only a memory for 10 Truman State University women with just a few snips of 
the scissors. These students donated 10-inch ponytails of hair to be made into wigs for Locks of 
Love. Ryle Hall Senate sponsored the event.

LOL used human hair to produce wigs for financially disadvantaged children living with long-term 
hair loss. This was a common side effect of chemotherapy, but it could have several other causes, 
including Alopecia areata, an untreatable disease causing the body's white blood cells to shut down 
the hair follicles. Locks of Love originally formed around this disease.

Children experiencing hair loss could have problems adjusting socially. Locks of Love, also known as 
Clips for Chemo, wanted to help these children live more normal lives.

Freshman Rachel Golbammer, Ryle Hall Senate community service chair, and senior Lindsey Willett 
organized the event.

"We had 11 ponytails, which is 110 inches of hair," Golbammer said.

Anybody who had 10 inches of healthy hair to donate got a free haircut and received a T-shirt 
provided by Patty's University Bookstore.

"It takes about 10 people donating to create one wig. If you look at it like that, we were able to 
donate a wig for a child, which is really great," said Mike Lueder, Ryle Hall director and Ryle Hall 
Senate adviser.

Sophomore Hannah Smith and two of her friends donated their hair together. Smith had long hair 
her whole life, so cutting it was a big deal.

"They had three different sections of hair rubber banded together, and I was just like 'Oh, this isn't 
so bad,' and then I heard the scissors," Smith said. "And I was just like 'oh no, oh no.' You hear one 
of them go, and then the next one and the third one, and then you're just like 'there's nothing left is 
there?"'

Ten inches did not seem like much to some, but for those who spent time taking care of their hair 
and carrying around the weight, it was a big change. The reward of giving it to a good cause was 
incentive enough for many students, though.

"Why not when I get it cut, get it cut for a good cause, and I think that's what a lot of people think," 
said Golbammer, who had donated her hair a few years before chairing this event.

Eventually, students adjusted to their new looks and the dramatic change in the care required.

"I took a five minute shower the other day and it was the most fabulous thing ever to happen to 
me," Smith said.

Student Senate student government
FRONT ROW: Stephanie Amick, David Doellman, Mark Kirtland, John Redden, Justin Fager, Justin 
Weinrich, Michael Shelton. SECOND ROW: David Bonner, Shawn Doyle, Grant Mulkey, Chelsea 
Schinnour, Kelsey Umbarger, Patience Rhodes, Kenya Taylor, Matthew Seibert. BACK ROW: 
Matthew Smith, Jane Song, Gabe Kennon, Narissa Webber, Twink Pham, Laura Keck, Jennifer 
Coolidge.

Students to Assist Recruitment special interest
FRONT ROW: Chris Dothage, Kim Dickinson, Christine Haring, Christine Schlosser, Karla Dobbs. 
SECOND ROW: Renessa Foronda, Paula Hodges, Melissa Oscko, Julie Brandewiede, Michelle 
Byington, Lindsay Kempker. BACK ROW: Nicole Asal, Michelle Pinney, Valerie Hentges, Jessica 
Pautler, Danielle Asal.

Tau Lambda Sigma service sorority
FRONT ROW: Hannah Casillo, Julie Schaper, Nicole Vazquez, Gloria Dirnbeck, Tarrah Moore, Ashley 
Hanson. SECOND ROW: Lori Dougherty, Stacey Unnerstall, Sarah Renshaw, Jennifer Anderson, Betsy 
Braddock, Laura Prewitt. BACK ROW: Stefanie Luzader, Ashley Amer, Janice Bunch, Sarah Anderson, 
Sarah Doedli, Amy Olson, Kristin Scott.

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bookstores beware

ABOVE: Senior Mike Ravenscraft watches senior Anup Parikh work on tsubay.com.  By February 
2004, the book exchange Web site Prikh created had about 450 registered users.

Photo by Danielle Stacy

a new book-exchange Web site, supported by Phi 
Kappa Theta, saves students money on textbooks

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By Jenna Keeven 
Staff Writer

Many students griped about book prices and about how little they received when selling books back 
to a bookstore. One student was tired of losing money and came up with an idea he hoped would 
save Truman State University students a lot of money and hassle. Senior Anup Parikh came up with 
the idea in summer 2002 to start a Web site that allowed University students to buy and sell books 
online through other students.

"I created the site because I wanted to learn how to do it, and I used it as my project for my 
computer science major," Parikh said. "I was tired of getting ripped off by the bookstore. You sell 
the books back, and they give you so little for it. It was really annoying."

The site was named tsubay.com, and in November 2003 Phi Kappa Theta joined the project to help 
with marketing. The Phi Kaps put up posters and fliers to encourage students to use the site. 
Tsubay.com made a donation in the Phi Kaps name to the Children's Miracle Network in return for 
their work. Senior Mike Ravenscraft led the group's interest in the project.

"I was in charge of the marketing, strategic planning aspects of the business," Ravenscraft said.

While the Phi Kaps helped sell the site, Parikh created it and used a format similar to the Daily Jolt, 
an alternative campus Web site. His site, however, had the sole purpose of a comparsion bookstore.

Parikh took the site down in January 2003. Parikh worked to improve the site by making it not only a 
book exchange, but also a place where students could find course lists and other online textbook 
retail sites.

The site returned in spring 2004 and was successful. Senior Anitia Pierre bought four books on 
tsubay.com and saved between $50 and $60.

"I bought books online before, but I like this site because you know what books the professor 
wants," Pierre said.

Pierre had bad experiences with Patty's bookstore. She had been given the wrong book or edition 
several times. Pierre said she also preferred the online way of purchasing her books because she 
avoided the long lines and received a better deal.

Parikh said tsubay.com listed 600 books, exchanged 130 books and sold between 1,200 and 1,300 
books from online retailers for the spring 2004 semester. Parikh and Ravenscraft made a percentage 
of money from the sales but only from the online retailers.

"We do not receive money when one student sells a book to another," Ravenscraft said. "That is a 
free service."

Parikh said it cost $200 to run the site. Part of the expense came from buying book orders from the 
University at 10 cents each.

Parikh and Ravenscraft received positive feedback through the Web site, saying tsubay.com was a 
great service.

"Professors even contacted us to say that it is a great idea, or that the books that they wanted listed 
for their class was not on the site," Parikh said.

Though many students were happy with the site, junior Amanda Summers was not.

"They did not have the books I needed," Summers said.

Summers was also unsuccessful in selling her books on tsubay.com. She said she would keep using 
the site but only to see which books were required for her classes and to attempt to sell her books 
again.

Terry Woodring, University bookstore manager, said it was a good idea to share books and help 
each other out, but students did not realize what it did to the University.

"[Buying books from the bookstore] helps keep the tuition down," Woodring said. "Ten percent of 
the sales go back into the University."

Woodring also said that tsubay.com had not affected his business.

"The sources have already been there," Woodring said. "Now it is online. It is just a different avenue 
they're taking now."

Parikh said he planned to add more features and more searches so all students could get the 
cheapest price for their books.

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constitutional facelift
revamping of constitu-
tion attempts to boost stu-
dent-senate interaction
By Amy Deis 
Staff Writer

Student Senate was dedicated to listening to students' voices at Truman State University, but its 
constitution limited the amount of service the Senate could do. The constitution committee worked 
during 2003-2004 to make changes that helped increase student
involvement.

Sophomore Ebubechukwu Nwazota, constitution committee member, noted the vast changes in the 
structure of the Senate.

"Basically, the biggest thing was the internal dynamics of Senate was changing and the old 
constitution wasn't supporting the change in dynamics of Senate," Nwazota said.

The committee began changing the constitution in fall 2003. Senior Shawn Doyle, constitution 
committee member, made a preliminary draft for the new constitution in summer 2003.

"We felt that overall, the document needed to be changed substantially to be the most beneficial," 
junior committee member Grant Mulkey said.

Committee members proposed changes like removing the vice presidency role, reducing the 
number of committees from six to three and reducing the number of voting seats from 36 to 26. 
Another change made the secretary and treasurer appointed positions rather than elected.

"There will be a little more intimate setting so we will be able to have better discussion where 
people aren't going to feel as intimidated. Within the future, they'll be able to express their opinion 
on things," Mulkey said. Another proposed change to the constitution was

Photo by Loretta Palmer

ABOVE: Senior Shawn Doyle and sophomore Ebubechukwu Nwazota discuss changes to the Student 
Senate constitution at a committee meeting. Doyle and Nwazota were two of four members of the 
Constitution and Standing Rules Review committee. The committee formed at the end of the 2002-
2003 school year.

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"We feel Student Senate gets disconnected from the students and doesn't always know howto 
adequately represent them."-senior Shawn Doyle

adding a partisan speaker to run meetings. The committee hoped that the non-biased speaker 
would allow the president, who ran meetings under the old constitution, to pursue his or her 
agenda for the Senate.

The committee's goal was to encourage more student involvement. Therefore, it added the chance 
for student organizations to send a representative to Senate meetings.

"I think it's important that we're trying to incorporate new ideas and new perspectives through the 
organizational representatives into the Senate," Doyle said. "One of the real driving forces behind 
the new constitution is that we feel Student Senate gets disconnected from the students and 
doesn't always know how to adequately represent them."

The committee faced a few challenges trying to approve all amendments through the Senate.

"The biggest challenge was convincing people that we actually did think about these things, and we 
are confident that these things will work and be viable 20 years down the road," Nwazota said.

Doyle agreed that most senators wanted the constitution to be changed but said not all students 
agreed with the improvements.

"The Senate generally agreed with the vision the committee set for the new student senate," Doyle 
said. "I think there were some disagreements of how that vision was going to be carried out, 
however."

The proposals had to go through a series of approvals for the amendments to take effect. The 
Senate had to approve each section and article and then vote on the proposed constitution as a 
whole. The constitution had to be approved by at least 5 percent of the student body.

Senior Heather Pierce, associate Senate member, urged students to vote on-line for the new 
constitution.

"The Student Senate is the only organization on campus that has to be approved by the student 
body," Pierce said. "We had to have student involvement." 

The student body approved the constitution, and President Barbara Dixon and the Board of 
Governors made their final approval. The new constitution went into effect during April elections.

The Senate hoped students would be more involved and have their opinions heard.

"We're hoping that with all these changes, we'll see a more structured Senate and a more viable 
organization that would better represent students' interests," Nwazota said.

Tau Lambda Sigma service sorority
FRONT ROW: Melissa Nicol, Amanda Spegal, Jessica Miller, Mary Rybak, Kristen Overson, Alisha 
Raby. SECOND ROW: Krystal Dorsey, Nicole Kaschmitter, Eve Schlenk, Beth Spinney, TaniEEka 
Hammonds. THIRD ROW : Lindsey Mentel, Amy Coskey, Sara Marler, Becky Tague, Michelle Walsh, 
Ashleigh Bessey. BACK ROW: Eren Gallagher, Laura Whitted, Kelly Wikstrom, Antigone Haritos, 
Jennifer Jones.

True Men a capella ensemble
FRONT ROW: Nick Cloud, Greg Hudson, Travis Russell, Chad Lograsso, Jeff Henson, Matt Fieleke. 
BACK ROW: Andrew Hardee, Jared Nichols, Douglas Worley, Justin Doss, Caleb Pautz, Jeremy 
Brinning.

Truman Society of Dance Arts dance
FRONT ROW: Lauren Kistner, Lindsay Hansard, Leigh Chaves. BACK ROW: Alicen Blassl, Leah Allman, 
Barbara Greenland, Camille Phillips, Meghan Esbenshade.

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ABOVE: Junior Trey Robinson and freshman Nick Winchester fix up the cardboard house Habitat 
lived in on the Quad. "Habitat on the Quad'' was the goup's most profitable fund-raiser, bringing in 
almost $1,000.

Photo by Katie Kelly

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building community
habitat for humanity becomes more involved
By Bernadette Batliner 
Organizations Editor

Students could not ignore Habitat for Humanity's presence on campus as the organization grew with 
the addition of projects such as Habifest and Habitat on the Quad.

"We're experimenting a lot because we hadn't really done too much with campus before," 
sophomore Habitat secretary Jo Ristow said. "We're trying to figure out what works and what we 
want to continue and what we want to drop."

Junior Trey Robinson, Habitat president, agreed that the organization was evolving.

"It's not necessarily that we do anything different from one year to the next," Robinson said. "I just 
think it's what the campus community or what the Kirksville community is going to be interested in."

Beginning new projects also helped create bonds between Habitat members.

"One of the most exciting things we've started up doing, is the past two years we've gone on a 
spring break trip, and I think that's really been pivotal in the increased solidarity of our group," 
Ristow said.

Habifest was another new project for the organization.

"[Habifest] is basically a student-initiated day to advocate the need for low-income housing," 
freshman Kelsey Aurand said. "Based off of the idea that people who own their own homes are 
more productive citizens, feel more secure in themselves, and live a little bit healthier, well-
balanced life."

Ristow said Habitat's membership increased to about 50 people who regularly attended meetings 
and 250 people on the e-mail list. The growth contributed to Habitat's ability to do more on campus.

"I just think that the more people get involved and the more people care, the more things that we 
get to do," Robinson said. "We did a thing called 'Habitat on the Quad' this year, which is where we 
had about a dozen students build a house on the quad and live in it for four days. Stuff like that you 
can't really do if you don't have people that are driven and enjoy that type of thing."

Members set goals for further increasing Habitat's influence on campus and in the community. "It 
actually is one of my goals to be able to, before I graduate, raise enough money to sponsor our own 
house," Robinson said.

Others anticipated being involved in following years.

"I'm really glad that I became involved as a freshman because I really look forward to being involved 
all four years and kind of helping change the face of Kirksville -- even if it's only a couple of houses at 
a time," Aurand said.

When looking toward the future, members expected Habitat to continue growing.

"I think [Habitat]'s the type of organization that can't go anywhere but up," Robinson said.

ABOVE: Freshman Kelsey Aurand adjusts pillowcase: for Habifest. The theme was "Where will you 
sleep to night?" Groups paid $3 t

Photo by Kim Dickinson

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painters 
unite
By Loretta Palmer 
Staff Writer

A club that offered students a chance to paint cookies during a fund-raiser was very rare. This club, 
however, did exist at Truman State University in spring 2004, courtesy of a group of ambitious 
painters led by junior Kate Sherron.

The club was cleverly named Pigmentally Challenged. The interesting name, created at a meeting by 
randomly throwing out options, was picked because it made reference to paint colors and members 
found it funny.

"We were trying to think of something really funny just because we were in a really goofy mood and 
throwing out all sorts of random names," Sherron said. "First it was Group Pigmentality, but that 
didn't really roll off the tongue. Somebody said Pigmentally Challenged and we thought it was really 
funny and we just kept it."

The club members were lighthearted throughout the building process but serious about their newly 
founded club.

"We wanted to have a little group because painters don't get to bond much because it's a very 
individual process and it's kind of lonely," Sherron said. "We wanted to make a group for painters to 
get to know each other."

The club encouraged camaraderie and also helped students build their repertoire.

"I can't speak for all artists, but I know that if I'm in contact with other artists and I have a good 
repertoire and constantly bouncing off ideas and talking with other people and seeing their work 
and their ideas in action, then it inspires me as well and drives me to do better," Sherron said.

Junior Jennie Gilmore agreed that getting feedback was important.

"I think you can learn from other people a lot just as far as technique and style and people's creative 
ideas," Gilmore said.

The University also had the Art Club and the Fiber Art Organization for students, but Pigmentally

Unique Ensemble Gospel Choir religious music group
FRONT ROW: Corie Bednar, Jennifer Drake, Ava Epps, Harry Cecil, Danisha Leigh. SECOND ROW: 
Mike Malone, Niki Cox, Donivan Foster, Karyn Stewart. THIRD ROW: Danielle Norment, Adetokunbo 
Aderibigbe, Ashley Adams, Laura Corona, Danielle Leveston, Melissa Bevel. BACK ROW: Laine 
Armstrong, Caitlin McCuan, Erin Boyle, Heather Webb, Stephanie Dunavant, Vicki Muhs.

University Swingers dance
FRONT ROW: Sean Stapley, Jennifer Coolidge, Amy Schweizer, Kenna Herdrich, Ashley Young. 
SECOND ROW: Lindsay Kempker, Suzanne Dusek, Jaime O'Sullivan, Katie Gilbert, Allison Mccue, 
Maggie Deken. THIRD ROW: Karen Schwartztrauber, Jill Kasparie, Leah Young, Kelly Kasparie, Annie 
Haynes. BACK ROW: Rene Duncan, Brian Snyders, Jeff Scott, Alexander Gillette, KC Rowe.

University Swingers dance
FRONT ROW: Julie Bates, William Broz, Emily Forsyth, Eric Jerde, Hilary Wright. SECOND ROW: 
Nicholas Welchert, Kai Gansner, Nick Francis, Ben Harris, Mark McKelvey, Matt Kemp. BACK ROW: 
Abby Doriani, Lacey Hale, Kristen Shelver, Lauren Schulte, Ashley DeSmet.

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pigmentally challenged works to bring university 
artists together to learn and to gain inspiration

Challenged focused on the specific discipline of painting. The club was not restricted to art majors. 
Anyone interested in painting or learning more about painting was welcome to join. About eight to 
10 people were actively involved in the organization throughout 2003-2004. Members hoped that 
the club would gain popularity.

"I hope that it catches on with upcoming painting kids and that they want to get involved," Sherron 
said. "It would be nice to see people in the community get involved as well."

Throughout the year, the organization did several activities, including a bake sale. The sale was 
successful and gave students a chance to "paint" their own cookie. The "paint" was actually thin, 
watered-down frosting. Students could buy two cookies for 50 cents and for an extra 25 cents they 
could "paint" their cookie. Gilmore said that the students had a lot of fun with that activity.

The club also sent two members to Chicago to see the Art Institute and experience the big city 
atmosphere. In addition, club members had the honor of displaying their artwork at Washington 
Street Java Co. in downtown Kirksville from April 26 to May 2. Pigmentally Challenged co-sponsored 
this event with the Women's Resource Center. Throughout the year, the club had weekly or 
biweekly meetings Thursday nights in Ophelia Parrish, as well as monthly social events such as 
dinners and movies. The dinners and movies were at one of the members' houses and the movie 
usually dealt with art to promote conversation among members.

The members said they thought that the meetings and social events were beneficial to the painters.

"We thought it was a good way to get people that were interested in painting all together to talk 
about some different issues in art,"Gilmore said.

The club was beneficial because painters did most of their work individually and engaged in very 
little communication about their discipline.

"Anything that gets them together and gets them to talk about painting helps you out and gets that 
social aspect in there because you can easily be divided," junior Lisa Payne said.

PHOTO BY MELISSA ALLEN

ABOVE: Junior Shannon McCarthy, Pigmentally Challenged member, submits a painting to Tom 
Thumb while graduate Julia Karll writes down her information. Several members of Pigmentally 
Challenged submitted work to the show but involvement was an individual choice.

LEFT: Junior Kate Sherron paints a cookie at the Pigmentally Challenged bake sale. The money raised 
went to general funds to use for future projects.

Photo by Laura Blakey

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a voice is heard

ABOVE: Junior Allison Atterberry speaks to Sara Schmitz, Planned Parenthood Affiliate sponsor, and 
members of Vox at an election meeting. At the meeting, members voted Atterberry as president, 
senior Renee Carey as vice-president and sophomore Kevin Chase as secretary/ treasurer.

Photo by Kim Dickinson

new organization speaks out to educate and 
inform university students about sexual health

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By Monica Kwiatek
Assistant Organizations Editor

Anew voice existed on campus that became stronger each day. The voice belonged to Vox, or Voices 
for Planned Parenthood. Vox, which was the Latin word for "voice," was a national organization that 
Planned Parenthood sponsored.

The Truman State University chapter began in fall 2003. Vox members dedicated themselves to 
educating students about sexuality and providing a place for those who supported abortion rights to 
feel welcome.

"Our main goal is to increase reproductive health through education," said junior Allison Atterberry, 
founder and president of Vox. "We just want to tell people how they can protect themselves. We 
realize that people are still going to be having sex, or are going to be participating in sexual 
activities, and we just believe that people should be doing it safely."

Bertha Thomas, Vox's adviser and assistant dean of multicultural affairs, agreed.

"I believe in protecting reproductive rights, and I have a strong belief that all people should have as 
much information as possible about the full range of their bodies," Thomas said.

Vox members spent their first year on campus making their presence known by informing people 
about sex and sexually transmitted infections. They handed out brochures and condoms for World 
AIDS Day in December 2003 and at a health fair that University nursing students sponsored. The 
group also handed out brochures, condoms and another special treat at the Vagina Monologues.

"We had a bake sale," Atterberry said. "We actually had vagina-shaped cookies -- cookies that 
looked like vaginas."

Atterberry hoped to hold an oral sex campaign in fall 2004.

"We want to do an oral sex campaign because so many people don't know how diseases are 
transmitted through oral sex, or that they're transmitted, or how to protect themselves," Atterberry 
said.

Vox also reached out to students who supported abortion rights and needed a place to feel 
welcome.

"We're trying to reach the people who already are pro-choice and want a community where they 
can feel a member," Atterberry said. "Or people who are borderline, those who don't know if 
they're pro-choice or antichoice. We realize the people that are currently anti-choice are not going 
to change their minds. But we just want our voice heard."

Sara Schmitz, Tri-Rivers Planned Parenthood Community Educator and University alumna, agreed 
that the pro-choice aspect of Vox was important. She said that the University campus was generally 
pretty conservative and did not have any other outlets like Vox.

"It gives off the image that everyone [at Truman] is just as conservative," Schmitz said. "And that's 
not true -- there are people that are pro-choice on the Truman campus, and I think those people 
need a voice, and when they all come together, they have a bigger voice and a very important one."

Vox continued to raise its voice to educate University students, regardless of one's view.

Amplifying
Vox
Emergency contraceptive, which was available through Planned Parenthood, could be used up to 
120 hours after sexual activity.
The United States had the highest teen pregnancy rates in the western world in 2003-2004.
The U.S. government spent about $50 million on "abstinence-only" sex education programs each 
year.

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fraternity hosts second annual volleyball tournament to raise money for charity
betas spike it up

ABOVE: Sophomore Jamey Johnson, freshman Bridget McCoy, sophomore Jenna Kearns and 
sophomore Sara Schwent participate in the Beta Theta Spike volleyball tournament. Each of the 35 
students who played in the tournament paid a fee of $5, which was donated to the American Cancer 
Society.

Photo by Loretta Palmer

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By Pshyrah Madge 
Staff Writer

Signs filled the bulletin board at the Student Recreation Center urging women to form teams and 
sign up weeks before the event. The volleyball nets went up March 20,2004, and about 30 women 
broke out their kneepads, ready to break a sweat and capture the trophy.

The Kirksville High School gym smelled of sweat and determination as these women gathered to 
claim victory. This was not the Truman State University volleyball team. Instead, it was University 
women that had gathered to participate in the second annual Beta Theta Pi Spike Volleyball 
Tournament.

The tournament was a four on four, double elimination, all girls' competition. All proceeds went to 
the American Cancer Society. The 2004 tournament consisted of six teams, each having four to six 
players.

"I decided to do it because it sounded like fun, and I miss playing -- also it was for charity," freshman 
Ashley Schachner said.

Schachner and her team members were there for the entire tournament and took second place.

The fraternity said it encountered some organizational problems, though, because 2004 was only 
the second year of the tournament.

"Well, originally we wanted to have it at the Ree, but there was already an event going on, so we 
had to change it to Kirksville High School," sophomore Tyler Nobice said.

Nobice believed the location of the event might have discouraged potential participants.

"We hope that as the years progress, people will get more used to hearing about it, and it'll help us 
get more participants," Bill Leeds said.

Leeds and Nobice organized the tournament and had innovative ideas and big plans on ways to 
improve the tournament in 2005.

"We really want to get more publicity next year, so we are thinking of ways to get some businesses 
involved and getting T-shirts made for participants," Leeds said.

The fraternity members were not the only ones concerned with possible improvements.

"The [volleyball] nets were old, and I wish there were more teams," Schachner said. "I think that 
they can get more teams if they put more information out about the tournaments."

Nobice did not know why the fraternity chose volleyball over other sports, but he saw 2004 as a 
building year and was open for suggestions from others, in addition to his own ideas about making 
the tournament better in following years.

"We have a lot of new ideas to make grow," Nobice said.

The 2004 tournament sucessfully raised $150 for the American Cancer Society.

Wesley House religious
FRONT ROW: Richard Northcutt, Ryan Delgado, Jennifer Finley, Brooke Baumann, Mackenzie Taylor. 
SECOND ROW: Sharon Peebles, Justin McAninch, Casey Carroll, Kylee Montgomery. THIRD ROW: 
Carissa Allen, Amy Olson, Sara Babler, Melissa Nicol, Melissa Allen. BACK ROW: Elizabeth Gentry, 
Jenifer Hamilton, Andy Linsenbardt, Craig Matzes, Kyle Rader.

Windfall literary magazine
FRONT ROW: Peggy Amor, Andres Delgado, Maggie Mayhan. SECOND ROW: Rhiannon Shoults, 
Jessica Ford, Kristen Lambeth, Christina Stroetker. BACK ROW: Michelle Alford, Jessica Bennett, 
Jennifer Bingaman.

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community of faith
hillel brings followers together

ABOVE: Visiting speaker Roy Schwartzman speaks to junior Amanda Ross after his presentation in 
Baldwin Auditorium. Schwartzman discussed the relevance of the Holocaust today.

"Our goals are to increase awareness of the Jewish community at Truman, provide support for the 
Jewish faith and to increase knowledge of Judaism"-junior Matt Sonn

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Photo submitted

By Katie Kelly
Assistant Photo Editor

Few students at Truman State University knew about Hillel, a Jewish student organization, but it 
represented a special time and had important meaning for members. Hillel gave students a group to 
identify with through their faith.

Hillel consisted of 10 active members. Among the members were offices of president, vice-
president, vice-president of Judaic affairs, secretary and treasurer. Junior Hillel president Matt Sonn 
said that individuals did not have to be Jewish to be a member. All of the members during 2003-
2004, however, were Jewish. The organization had existed for about three years.

"We are just starting to get our feet off the ground," junior Amanda Ross said.

The group was able to do more and have more events in 2004 because its membership grew.

Hillel had weekly meetings and periodic movie nights to keep members involved and to promote 
awareness of the Jewish community on campus.

One of the big events Hillel had during the 2003-2004 school year was Holocaust week April 15-18. 
The purpose of the week was to promote the national day of Holocaust remembrance. During the 
week, which lead up to a victim name reading and storytelling at the Flame to the Second Century, 
the group hosted a speaker, a memorial service and a showing of the movie "Schindler's List."

Sophomore Ben Kort, vice-president of Judaic affairs, thought it was necessary to educate the public 
about something on this level of significance.

"In light of recent national prominence of people not recognizing the importance of the Holocaust, it 
is important to educate people so it is not forgotten," Kort said.

The events sponsored by Hillel during the year were often open to the public for this reason.

The group had a special service each week. The group did not hold Sabbath services but
planned to do so in the future. Members of the Jewish community in Kirksville had a difficult time 
practicing their faith because the nearest synagogue was 90 miles away. Hillel would travel to 
Columbia together on high holidays to celebrate with other members of the Jewish faith.

The organization, however, did celebrate Passover with its sponsor family. Members also did things 
on their own outside of these activities.

Hillel members acted as a support group for each other and tied fellow members together 
religiously. It was a way to connect Jews in Kirksville in the absence of a strong Jewish community.

"Our goals are to increase awareness of the Jewish community at Truman, provide support for the 
Jewish faith and to increase knowledge of Judaism," Sonn said.

Interested students were welcome to come to the events and get involved. Anyone could come and 
listen in, although a student could not vote on matters during a meeting unless they were a Hillel 
member.

ABOVE: The Flame to the Second Century burns after the Holocaust name-reading ceremony. 
Participants read stories about children * who survived the Holocaust or whose parents died in the 
Holocaust.

Photo by Ashley Hanson

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options for graduates

ABOVE: Marjorie Skubic from the University of Missouri-Columbia speaks to students at the ACM's 
graduate school week Skubic spoke about her research in robotic sensory perception.

Photo by Ashley Hanson

the association for computing machinery hosts a 
graduate school week to inform computer science 
majors about furthering their education

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By Karen Schwartztrauber 
Staff Writer

Computer science majors received a bright welcoming to graduate school during the week of March 
29-April 2, 2004. This week became known as graduate week for those attending the event. It was 
not, however, for graduates, but was geared toward undergraduate students hoping to attend 
graduate school.

The Association for Computing Machinery presented the event, hoping that more undergraduate 
students pursuing computer science degrees would consider furthering their degrees. Speakers from 
schools across the Midwest came to Truman State University to present information about what 
graduate school had to offer and what students could hope to experience while there.

"We tried to bring speakers that talked about different research topics such as robotics servory 
perception and new computer hardware opportunities," senior ACM president Mohamed Elidrisi 
said. "The focus of the event was to get students thinking about graduate school in hope that they 
pursue this sort of further education."

About 20 students attended the event where they heard the research of three different speakers 
from some of the top schools in the Midwest. The discussion was slightly informal, allowing students 
to interact with professors and ask questions if needed.

"It was beneficial to get an idea of what I would be doing if I went to graduate school in computer 
science," senior Dana Schoonover said. "It helped give an idea to the students here of what was 
actually going on outside of Truman State."

The first year for the event was 2004. The ACM sponsored the week through a mixture of different 
fund-raisers. The ACM hoped to have more funding for a broader variety of speakers in 2005. Some 
of the fund-raising ideas were computerized matchmaking for students at the University and to 
continue the LAN game tournaments.

"Next year, the ACM hopes to have more advertising for the event in order to reach even more 
computer science students," Elidrisi said. "This event will also benefit students in other areas of 
science, as well."

Many students later went to dinner with the speakers. At dinner, they were able to have a one-on-
one discussion about the topics that had been presented. Overall, the students were pleased with 
what the professors had to say about graduate school.

"I thought it was a really good opportunity for people in the computer science major," junior Clarke 
Cooper said. "Most people don't seem to go to graduate school and instead search for jobs right out 
of college. It is encouraging to see that students in this degree are still interested in expanding their 
education even further."

Cooper would be the ACM president for the 2004-2005 school year. He said that the ACM planned 
on making this event an annual opportunity for University students.

Amplifying
ACM
ACM hosted an annual capstone symposium allowing students to present their research to 
computer science faculty
Three speakers invited for graduate school week gave advice about graduate school and spoke 
about their research on Real-Time Linux, Evolutionary Computing and robotic sensory perception 
and how it could aid the elderly

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a step above the rest

ABOVE: Sage from St. Louis performs at the Alpha Phi Alpha Step Show. APA charged $4 for 
admission and split the proceeds between the two winning competitors

Photo by Ashley Hanson

alpha phi alpha organizes its first step show, 
uniting dancers from across missouri

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By Amy Deis 
Staff Writer

A small college town like Kirksville could not offer students big town events and entertainment. 
Senior Walter Washington, Alpha Phi Alpha vice president, had a vision in 2002 that would bring 
people to Truman State University and give students something to go to.

"I was kind of thinking about it two years ago -- a new event to showcase the Truman campus and 
give the students something to go to other than just Homecoming," Washington said. "At the time it 
was a little bit out of my reach."

Washington and the rest of the APA members decided to plan a step show that not only attracted 
attention to the University, but also united schools from across Missouri.

"The purpose of the event was really to give the students something to do," Washington said. 
"Outside of Homecoming, there's really not too many events that attract people to Truman's 
campus, so we wanted to throw something, a social event, since we're a service organization we do 
a lot of service, something that would promote Truman and get people to come to Kirksville."

Washington sought help from the Funds Allotment Council after planning the step show.

"We had a lot of help from FAC," Washington said. "We approached FAC already having planned the 
event and ways J that would make the event attractive to other teams not based in Kirksville ... we 
managed to provide [the teams] with hotel rooms and food and other special incentives to get them 
to participate."

Raising money was the least of Washington's concerns, though. The big task was finding other step 
and dance teams willing to compete.

"I really used my resources, like I called other [APAs] that I knew on the campuses, and I asked them 
to give me contacts from various step teams, various organizations and fraternities that were down 
there," Washington said. "We wanted to make it a state-wide competition and not just Truman 
fraternities or dance teams. We really had to look high and low for various teams."

APA invited three social fraternity step teams and two dance teams, including the University's own 
Illusion Danz Squad. The other teams that competed were Southeast Missouri State University's 
(Cape Girardeau) Phi Beta Sigma, Central Missouri State University's (Warrensburg) Omega Psi Phi, 
University of Missouri-Rolla's Alpha Phi Alpha and Harris Stowe State College's (St. Louis) Shades 
dance team.

Illusion Danz Squad won the dance competition and APA from Rolla won the step competition. 
Illusion received around $525 in winnings and planned to use the money to help with costs for its 
team.

Senior Kenya Taylor, Illusion captain, said her team was excited to compete and win.

"[APA] asked us [to compete] and we wanted to do a competition this year, but we didn't know if 
we'd have time to travel this year with other prior engagements," Taylor said. "It was worth it, 
though, and all our practice actually paid off."

Senior Gina Manuel attended the step show and said she was impressed by the success of the event.

"For the first year out, there are obviously going to be some tough spots," Manuel said. "I thought it 
was very interesting. Some of the fraternities could have been a little more appropriate in their 
actions. I definitely think that stepping is a really cool art, but I felt like people were degrading it."

Manuel also said she did not think the show reflected poorly on APA.

"The things that happened I don't think reflected [APA] because they didn't have control over what 
was going to happen," Manuel said. "But I think they could have put some rules and regulations on 
them." 

Washington hoped students had fun.

"I just hope it was well received by the Truman students," Washington said. "If we get positive 
feedback, then we will definitely do it again."

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hope floats at relay

ABOVE: Seniors Rachel Henning, Christina Miller, Courtney McGuirk and; freshman Rebecca Hadley 
work Tau Lambda Sigma's: booth at the Relay for Life. The theme for the relay was "Hope Floats," so 
TLS sold Coke and root beer floats.

Photo by Ashley Hanson

Photo by Ashley Hanson 

ABOVE: Cancer survivors release balloons at the Relay for Life in honor and in memory of those with 
cancer. Tau Lambda Sigma's final 2004 contribution to the American Cancer Society totaled $1,520.

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groups continue their involvement in the annual relay for life, helping to support the american 
cancer society

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By Brandi Brown 
Editor in Chief

Three organizations at Truman State University, along with Kirksville businesses and one church, 
sacrificed an entire night of sleep to help fight cancer. Tau Lambda Sigma, Alpha Kappa Psi and Ryle 
Hall each formed a team to participate in the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life.

The relay occurred April 23-24 from dusk to dawn. Twelve teams gathered at 7 p.m. to begin the 12-
hour walk-a-thon around the Kirksville square. Although the late hours made for a tiring evening, 
participants left the Relay feeling much more satisfied than exhausted.

"I feel that [Relay for Life] is important because for one, it honors those who have been through the 
experience ... and it also gets people to understand what patients go through," junior Alisha Raby, 
TLS team captain said. "I also think it's important trying to raise the funds for research ... because 
hopefully, there will be a cure."

The Relay occurred nationally every year from dusk to dawn, symbolizing a cancer patient going 
through chemotherapy. The darkness represented the patient's pain and fatigue, while the morning 
represented the patient's remission period.

To celebrate the survivors, about 50 former cancer patients walked one lap around the square. 
Relay teams also released balloons in the evening and lit about 500 luminaries in honor and in 
memory of cancer victims.

Sophomore Michelle Walsh, AKP team captain, said the survivor lap was a memorable experience.

"At the beginning, they had survivors walking, and I have a lot of friends who know someone with 
cancer," Walsh said. "I just kept thinking, 'Some people suffer with cancer, so the least I could do 
was walk for a while.'"

Another relay participant, senior Eve Schlenk, said the luminary lighting was the most significant 
part of the evening. Schlenk had a personal tie to the Relay because her father died from cancer 
when she was in seventh grade.

"I think the luminaries is a really neat concept because it's been done for so many years by so many 
different cultures and countries," Schlenk said. "And it's kind of sad but neat too that, you know, 
some of the candles will go out, and you can't relight them -- just like a cancer patient. The 
symbolism involved is really neat."

Although many thought that the Relay was an enlightening experience, a lot of hard work went into 
making the event a success.

TLS had supported the American Cancer Society for over five years. A former TLS member was 
diagnosed with cancer, and as a result, the American Cancer Society became the group's major 
philanthropy. To help support their philanthropy, members started raising money in the fall.

The group raised funds by distributing cancer ribbons and selling baked goods. Its most popular 
fund-raiser, however, was Lincoln for Lincoln, which sent pennies in letters asking recipients to 
return the letter with a five-dollar bill. TLS raised $1,520 for the American Cancer Society.

Another group that raised money for the American Cancer Society was AKP. Its members collected 
sponsorships for the Relay on an individual basis, and as a group, donated about $600. One of its 
fundraisers had members pay $1 to be able to dress down at its meetings.

Many people contributed to making the Relay for Life a success, and the event raised about 
$20,000.

Amplifying 
Relay For Life
About 500 luminaries in honor and in memory of cancer victims surrounded the downtown area 
during the relay
The relay ran from dusk to dawn to symbolize the dark times cancer victims go through and the 
brighter days of remission
Dancers and bands performed for participants during the relay

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Whether a team walked away at the end of the season with a winning or losing record, members 
would always carry the unnoticed details on which it thrived.

Teams would remember the excitement that came with every goal, the roar of the fans as the 
basketball swished through the hoop, the silent beauty of a 300-yard drive or the grunts of wresders 
and the blood on the mat. Others would remember the thud of the volleyball on the opposing side's 
court, the steady rhythm of runners' feet circling the track or the crack of the bat and the rush of a 
stolen base.

The women's swim team would remember its fourth national victory, and time would seem to stand 
still as crowds cheered for friends and classmates. Relationships endured on and off the field, and 
the amplified details remained within the moments of both defeat and glory.

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In with the new
School hires Currier as new head football coach
By Jeff Hutchinson
Contributing Writer

When head football coach John Ware left Truman State University in late 2003, the team was left 
with a sense of shock.

Soon that shock changed into excitement when the University hired Shannon Currier as the new 
head coach of the Bulldogs only a few weeks after Ware's departure.

The University hired Currier after going through a brief but comprehensive search. A search 
committee comprised of faculty members, assistant coaches, graduating players and athletic 
director Jerry Wollmering hired Ware's replacement.

"It is a pretty thorough process that we go through, and there is a lot of feedback from a lot of 
different people," Wollmering said.

The committee looked at 70 applicants and narrowed the field down to a certain few they wanted to 
visit the campus. The applicants who made the cut met with many people, including the team, 
President Barbara Dixon, members of the coaching staff and faculty members. Currier's name rose 
to the top of the list soon after these visits.

Wollmering said what made Currier stand out in comparison with the other applicants was the fact 
that he had previously been a successful head coach. Currier impressed the players as well.

"You could tell he's a motivator and a hard worker, and that is exactly what we were looking for," 
senior linebacker Tameeme Yehyawi said.

Currier had previously worked as head football coach and offensive coordinator at Concordia 
University (St. Paul, Minn.), an NCAA Division II school, prior to being hired. Currier had a 34-12 
record in the four seasons he served as head coach at Concordia, leading the team to a conference 
championship in 2003.

New possibilities for success at the University excited Currier, which played an important role in his 
decision to come.

"I think that Truman State has the potential to be a national contender," Currier said. "We have a lot 
more resources here than at the previous institution that I worked at."

Currier said he thought a larger budget, more scholarships, a strong conference and a great 
academic record made the University an easy sell for him. He wasted no time in recruiting new 
players.

"Considering the circumstances, I think that [recruitment] went real well," Currier said.

On national letter-of-intent signing day, the Bulldogs signed 15 players and recruited five more 
shortly after. Currier said he planned on recruiting players until the start of fall camp.

Currier was able to bring in four coaches from Concordia in addition to new players, while also 
keeping some assistants, including assistant coach Jeff Jacques.

"I think that it is a great combination because the coaches that remained are really quality guys," 
Yehyawi said. "It helps the transition go that much more smoothly."

Currier implemented not only a new staff, but also a new way of looking at Bulldog football.

"We want to get better every day," Currier said. "We want to be the hardest working team in the 
conference and the most prepared team in the conference. At some point I would like to win some 
championships."

The players were just as optimistic as Currier about the program's future.

"I think Coach Currier is excited and wants to take it as far as he can, just like all the guys do," 
Yehyawi said.

ABOVE: Head football coach Shannon Currier coaches Bulldog football players during a 2004 spring 
practice. Currier was hired by Truman State University to fill the position left vacant by John Ware. 
Currier became the 19th head coach in the University's history.

Photo by Chris Waller; Photo illustration by Beth Spinney

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ABOVE: Freshman back Wes Frevert moves the ball down the field in a game against the University 
of missouri-St. Louis.  The Bulldogs pulled out a win of 1-0.  The team went undefeated in regular 
seasopn play.

SCOREBOARD
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville  	1/0
Lewis University (Ill.) 			3/2
University of Wisconsin-Parkside  		1/0
Northern Kentucky University (Highland Heights) 2/0
University of Indianapolis (Ind.)  		1/0
Rockhurst University (Kansas City) 		2/0
William Penn University (Iowa) 			2/0
University of Missouri-Rolla  			2/0
Colorado School of Mines (Golden) 		2/1  
Colorado Christian University (Lakewood)  	4/0
University of Southern Indiana (Evansville)  	3/0
Oakland City University (Ind.) 			9/0
Gannon University (Pa.) 			3/0
University of Missouri-St. Louis  		1/0
William Woods University (Fulton) 		4/0
Quincy University (Ill.) 			1/0
Christian Brothers University (Tenn.) 		2/1
Harding University (Ark.) 			5/0
Missouri Southern State College (Joplin) 	4/0
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 	5/2
  (NCAA Div. II Regional Final) 
University of Findlay (Ohio) 			1/2
  (NCAA Div. II Quarterfinals)

FRONT ROW: Ricky Vigil, Sam Phelps, Martin Clayes, Andrew Pichee, Geoff Brengle, 5/0 Brett 
Coppage, Bryan Defoe, Andy Lakers, Chad Baldwin, Brent Rauch. SECOND ROW: 4/0 Jared Atwood, 
Sean Birrell, Nate Gibson, Paul Hamilton, Alf Bilbao-head coach, David Salvatierra-student assistant 
coach, Adam Johnson, Brenton Freeman, Ryan Cravens. BACK 5/2 ROW: Nate Gaudreault, Nathan 
Pearsall, Stian Gundersen, Matt McCarthy, Luke Bolar, Wes Frevert, Mike Boyle, Lars Pottgiesser, 
Kevin Barry.

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Victory in the 'Ville
'Dogs escalate, end regular season undefeated
By John Vukelich 
Staff Writer

The men's soccer team managed one of the most historic runs in the NCAA Division II Midwest 
Region by going on the second-longest winning streak in history and finishing with a record of 26 
wins and only one defeat.

An early concern for the Bulldogs was a challenging schedule. The team played nine of its first 13 
games on the road, with several being played against ranked opponents.

"The most difficult part of the year was the first six or seven games," senior midfielder Brett 
Coppage said.

Defeating talented opponents early in the season allowed the team's winning mentality to continue 
growing.

"After playing well for the first six to seven games, we began to realize that we had a shot of having 
such a good season," Coppage said.

The experience gained during the first part of the season enabled the Bulldogs to mesh well 
together as a team.

"Total team chemistry was a key factor in our success," Alf Bilbao, head coach said. "Everyone 
supported each other."

Returning starters to key positions and training throughout the year gave the Dogs an experience 
advantage over other teams.

"Everyone did all that I asked for," Bilbao said./If it was for 10 minutes, 60 minutes or for the full 90 
minutes, it was a total team effort."

A stalwart defense, led by freshman goalkeepler Nate Gibson, served as the backbone for the 'Dogs 
continuing success on the field and kept the team in every game it played.

Timely goals enabled the team to enter Div. II tournament play with an undefeated record and a No. 
2 national ranking.

The team's only loss came in the quarterfinals against the University of Findlay (Ohio), which was 
ranked fifth. Findlay scored the go ahead goal late in the second half, and the Dogs were not able to 
rally.

"It was obviously disappointing not to make it to the final four, where anything could have 
happened," sophomore forward Sean Birrell said. "A perfect season is something we are never likely 
to achieve again, and the disappointment of losing in the quarterfinals will provide us with more 
motivation and determination." 

Birrell, Gibson, Coppage and sophomore midfielder Jared Atwood made the NCAA All-Region team. 
Birrell and Gibson were also named third-team All-Americans, marking the first time in team history 
that two players have shared the honor.

Gibson had a breakout year as he led the nation	in goals against average, had the second-best 
shutout percentage NCAA history and tallied the F5th-best consecutive shutout streak by not 
allowing a goal in 603 minutes.

"The team excelled," Bilbao said. "All the hard work ,we put in paid off for us."

PHOTO BY KATIE JORGENSON
PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY KATIE KELLY

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Goal oriented
Women receive praise for an outstanding season
By John Vukelich 
Staff Writer

The 2003 season was supposed to be award-winning for the Truman State University women's 
soccer team. The team's award ended up being a final ranking of 18th in the NCAA Division II 
tournament.

The Bulldogs had a tremendous regular season with an undefeated record in the conference and an 
overall record of 17-1-1. This record won the team the MIAA conference title for the fifth year in a 
row. The team entered the Div. II tournament with an eighth-place ranking in the nation but fell 
short in the first round of competition.

The season's overall success was due to great chemistry and a powerful style on the part of the 
Bulldogs. Head coach Mike Cannon thought the team's style of keeping and controlling the ball was 
the key to its success.

Sophomore midfielder Molly Benson thought the team's ability to use the whole field and 
communicate well was beneficial in creating its strong offense, which was one of the best offenses 
the University had seem in years.

The team was relatively young, with only seven of 22 players being juniors and seniors. 
"It may not show that much in the stats, but our freshmen were all important and all able to 
contribute," Cannon said.

The team only experienced one loss during the regular season. The 'Dogs fell Sept. 6, 2003, to the 
University of Nebraska-Omaha, a team that later foiled the 'Dogs' chances to advance to the second 
round of the Div. II tournament.

A season highlight for the team was the home conference game against Southwest Baptist 
University (Bolivar, Mo.), in which the Bulldogs won 3-0.

"We were really fired up, and they had no chance when we stepped on the field," junior forward 
Sara Murray said.

The team played the first round Div. II tournament game in November 2003 against Nebraska-
Omaha, its only previous loss for the season. The 'Dogs had to put their nearly-flawless season 
behind them and face this mental obstacle.

"We had to get over the fear of losing to them again," junior midfielder Anna Sonderman said.

Sonderman believed the team could have been victorious, but Nebraska-Omaha had more breaks 
and momentum on that day. The 'Dogs lost the game 3-1, and Nebraska-Omaha advanced in the 
tournament and went on to place fourth in the nation.

"It was frustrating because we thought we had a good chance," Cannon said. "It was unfortunate 
that we had to play each other in the first round."

The University's team received numerous honors at the end of the season. All 11 starters for the 
'Dogs received MIAA conference honors, seven received All-Region honors, and Murray received the 
honor of first-team All-American. Cannon was named the MIAA women's soccer coach of the year.

Photo by Katie Jorgenson 
Photo illustration by Katie Kelly

SCOREBOARD
South Dakota State University (Brookings)	2/0
University of Nebraska-Omaha			0/2
Minnesota State Universily-Mankato		2/0
Winona State University (Minn.)			3/1
Washburn University (Kan.)			7/0
Northwest Missouri State University (Maryville) 3/0 
University of Missouri-Rolla			4/3
University of Minnesota-Duluth			0/0
Emporia State University (Kan.)			4/1
Rockhurst University (Kansas City, Mo.)		1/0
Missouri Southern State University (Joplin)	5/1
University of Missouri-Rolla			3/0
Southwest Baptist University (Bolivar, Mo.)	2/0
Emporia State University (Kan.)			3/0
Washburn University (Kan.)			3/0
Southwest Baptist University (Bolivar)		3/0
Central Missouri State University (Warrensburg)	2/0
Central Missouri State University		l/0
Northwest Missouri State University		5/1
Missouri Southern State University		3/0
University of Nebraska-Omaha
  (NCAA Div. II First Round Tournament)		1/3

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PHOTO BY KIM DICKINSON

ABOVE: Junior forward Stephanie Cepicky and sophomore midfielder Molly Benson guard members 
of the opposing team while senior back Beth Wieman runs the ball down the field. The team 
finished in the top 25 of the NCAA Division II for the third season in a row.

FRONT ROW: Ellen Wright, Lisa Manns, Lauren Hawks, Molly Benson, Chayil Wiedeman, Katie 
Buehler, Angie Schuhler. SECOND ROW: Stephanie Cepicky, Kera Reilly, Maureen Bylina, Lauren 
Davis, Lauren Knoble, Whitney Fancher, Robyn Mortenson, Melissa Rhomberg. THIRD ROW: Beth 
Wieman, Addie Arment, Heather Murray, Mike Cannon-head coach, Karla Danekas, Lauren Cepicky, 
Rachel McCarville. BACK ROW: Anna Sonderman, Sara Murray, Jamie Sharp, Asdis Finnsdottir, 
Melissa Snodgrass.

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BELOW: Sophomore wide receiver James Perry foils to the ground after catching the ball while a 
Missouri Western State College (St. Joseph) player runs toward him. Sophomore offensive guard 
Craig Knoth tried to block Perry from an unseen Missouri Western player.
The Bulldogs fell to Missouri Western during the University's Homecoming game, 6-39.

Photo by Amy Ortega

Season tough on 'Dogs
Despite many losses, 'Dogs give all on the field
By Lauren Webb
CONTRIBUTlNG WRITER

It was a tough season for the Truman State University. Bulldog football team, which Started off its 
2003 season with a three-game losing streak.

The Bulldogs claimed their first win of the season at Washburn (Topeka, Kan.) on Sept. 27, 2003, by 
outscoring Washburn 12-6. Freshman running back Jerard Leverson set a school record when he 
carried the ball 48 times and picked up 204 yards in the process.

A second victory had to wait. The team fell hard against Emporia State (Kan.), losing the game 55-24.

"There were a lot of injuries on d-line -- we lost a couple key lineman," senior running back Marc 
Heinecke said.

The 'Dogs did not let up despite many obstacles.

"We had a tough year but never got down," senior defensive end Dan Bredenkoetter said. "When 
we lost, it was everybody. When we were two and seven, nobody pointed fingers."

The team's relentless attitude paid off, however.

"It was a season of ups and downs," senior linebacker Tameem Yehyawi said. "But the last six games 
of the season we played our best."

Despite the disappointment early in the season, they pulled it together for the final home game 
Nov. 8. Almost half of the players were in their first season of College football, and going fox the win 
was a high goal The 'Dogs were behind in the second quarter, 21-0, when Heinecke finally got the 
team on the board with, an 8-yard touchdown run. Three straight scores followed that touchdown 
in the third quarter. The team; pushed ahead to beat the University of Missouri-Rolla 35-28.

The 'Dogs faced Southwest Baptist University (Bolivar, Mo.) for the final game of the season. They 
finished with another win, 20-14, bringing their season to close on a positive note.

"I think that we got better as the season progressed, with 22 of 44 players being red-shirt 
freshman," head coach John Ware said. "Every team that beat us was nationally ranked. Youth and 
inexperience was one thing that made the season tough, with too many guys that hadn't been in the 
fire."

Several players received honors in the 2003 season. Yehyawi was selected as first team All-American 
and academic All-American. Leverson was also a stand-out, running for over a 1,000 yards, which set 
a school record.

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BELOW: Senior defensive back Shaun Lowery makes contact with a Missouri Western State College 
player in the Homecoming game Oct. 18,2003 . The 'Dogs fell to Mo. Western 6-39.

ABOVE: Junior offensive tackle Rusty Wood takes position in the Homecoming game against 
Missouri Western State College (St. Joseph). Twenty 'Dogs made the 2003 MIAA Commissioner's 
Academic Honor Roll.

ABOVE LEFT: Senior linebacker Tameem Yehyawi and senior defensive back Matt Marble cover the 
field during Homecoming. Yehyawi was one of five Division II athletes to receive an NCAA 
Postgraduate Scholarship.

PHOTO BY AMY ORTEGA

PHOTO BY AMY ORTEGA

PHOTO BY AMY ORTEGA

FRONT ROW: J. Perry, R. Stovall, J. Douglas, A.J. Eads, J. Kilcrease, M. Heinecke, B. Johnson, C. Terry, 
J. Bever, S. Lowery, D. Williams, J. Duffy, B. Wilson, C. Carney, J. Leverson. SECOND ROW: M. 
Kamphoefner, D. Reddick, Z. Rotello, A. Neubauer, M. Yokeley, M. Mowen, A. Pitts, D. Kent, J.D. 
McCloskey, C. Shaw, S. Lyons, V. Schuring, R. Drewing, L. Giglio. THIRD ROW: J. DuPage, B. Gordon, E. 
Kruppe, J. Jacques, R. Foster, M. Harris, M. Copeland, J. Ware-head coach, S. Bailey, A. Smoot, M. 
Nelson, J. Lienhard, T. Garret, M. Gray. FOURTH ROW: E. Mintum, K. Painter, A. Hills, G. Norland, S. 
Holman, D. Hobbs, J. Terrian, M. Herbst, J. Lucas, W. Washington, T. Yehyawi, M. Marble, T. Norris, 
L. Harrison. FIFTH ROW: J. Thabuteau, S. Morris, D. Bredenkoetter, J. Poulos, G. Klipsch, Cole Voigt, 
C. Martinek, J. Czeschin, T. Guisinger, D. Scalise, J. Van Maaren, C. Knoth, B. Bundy. SIXTH ROW: D. 
Ramaker, J. Hassler, R. Reeves, N. West, A. Lowe, R. Bonner, M. Shelden, P. Murray, M. Devine, M. 
Szpira, K. Brigman, J. Smith, A. Speropoulos. BACK ROW: J. Walton, R. Mayson, R. Alisiani, N. 
McKnight, R. Wood, B. Nelson, A.J. Weber, E. Stewart, M. Standage and J. Mayson.

SCOREBOARD
Winona State University (Winona, Minn.)  13/49
Illinois State University (Normal, Ill.) 6/49
Pittsburg State University (Pittsburg, Kan.)  8/48
Washburn University (Topeka, Kan.) 12/6
Emporia State University (Kan.) 24/55
Missouri Southern State University (Joplin)  15/3
Missouri Western State College (St. Joseph)  6/39
Central Missouri State University (Warrensburg) 22/28
Northwest Missouri State University (Maryville) 0/37
University of Missouri-Rolla 35/28
Southwest Baptist University (Bolivar, Mo.) 20/14

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Out with the old
Head football coach resigns, heads to rival school
By Jill Kasparie 
Staff Writer

Former Truman State University head football coach John Ware pulled a vanishing act on the 
football team when he quickly resigned from his position during winter break 2003-2004. His 
resignation was a sudden decision that neither his team nor the faculty or staff knew about in 
advance. In fact, most of his players discovered the news on the Internet.

Ware decided he had been at the University long enough in the winter of 2003 after 19 years. He 
knew it was time for a change, as did his players, on whom he had a great influence.

"I came from San Diego, and he was the one that got me to come here to Kirksville," freshman Ben 
Wilson said. "I am sorry to see Coach Ware go, but it was time for him to move on."

Ware's resignation happened when he heard about a position that had opened at Missouri Southern 
State University (Joplin). He had considered taking the job but never thought too deeply on the idea. 
One day he and his wife decided to fill out the application because the job was in a place they had 
always thought about moving and retiring to one day. He did not think the job would be offered to 
him, but Ware did think he could make a difference with the football program at Mo. Southern.

"We've been in the conference with them and they underperformed," Ware said. "They had a lot of 
potential, and I thought I can help turn it around."

It all happened quickly. He filled out the application, sent it in and shortly after received a phone call 
from Mo. Southern asking him to come for an interview the next day.

The football program offered him a full-time job as head coach that same day. He accepted the offer 
the day after the interview.

Ware's departure affected the football program.

"Of the five full-time staff members, one original one will be left," linebacker assistant coach Erik 
Kruppe said.

Kruppe was one of the coaches who was replaced by a new assistant coach when Ware left. He was 
a health and exercise science instructor and was allowed to finish out the school year before leaving 
to find a new job.

"It took everyone on staff a little by surprise -- it was not anything we were expecting to happen," 
Kruppe said. "He was well liked by people here at Truman."

Players were excited to hear that they would one day play against their old coach and hopefully win.

"It will be the most anticipated game of the year," Wilson said. "Afterward, I will shake his hand and 
tell him it was nice to play for him."

"I will shake his hand and tell him it was nice to play for him."-freshman Ben Wilson

ABOVE: Former head football coach John Ware stands on the sidelines during a Bulldog game. Ware 
was coach at Truman State University for 19 years. He left during the 2003-2004 school year to take 
a coaching position with Truman rival Missouri Southern State University (Joplin).

Photo Submitted, Photo illustration by Katie Kelly

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In with the new
School hires Currier as new head football coach
By Jeff Hutchinson
Contributing Writer

When head football coach John Ware left Truman State University in late 2003, the team was left 
with a sense of shock.

Soon that shock changed into excitement when the University hired Shannon Currier as the new 
head coach of the Bulldogs only a few weeks after Ware's departure.

The University hired Currier after going through a brief but comprehensive search. A search 
committee comprised of faculty members, assistant coaches, graduating players and athletic 
director Jerry Wollmering hired Ware's replacement.

"It is a pretty thorough process that we go through, and there is a lot of feedback from a lot of 
different people," Wollmering said.

The committee looked at 70 applicants and narrowed the field down to a certain few they wanted to 
visit the campus. The applicants who made the cut met with many people, including the team, 
President Barbara Dixon, members of the coaching staff and faculty members. Currier's name rose 
to the top of the list soon after these visits.

Wollmering said what made Currier stand out in comparison with the other applicants was the fact 
that he had previously been a successful head coach. Currier impressed the players as well.

"You could tell he's a motivator and a hard worker, and that is exactly what we were looking for," 
senior linebacker Tameeme Yehyawi said.

Currier had previously worked as head football coach and offensive coordinator at Concordia 
University (St. Paul, Minn.), an NCAA Division II school, prior to being hired. Currier had a 34-12 
record in the four seasons he served as head coach at Concordia, leading the team to a conference 
championship in 2003.

New possibilities for success at the University excited Currier, which played an important role in his 
decision to come.

"I think that Truman State has the potential to be a national contender," Currier said. "We have a lot 
more resources here than at the previous institution that I worked at."

Currier said he thought a larger budget, more scholarships, a strong conference and a great 
academic record made the University an easy sell for him. He wasted no time in recruiting new 
players.

"Considering the circumstances, I think that [recruitment] went real well," Currier said.

On national letter-of-intent signing day, the Bulldogs signed 15 players and recruited five more 
shortly after. Currier said he planned on recruiting players until the start of fall camp.

Currier was able to bring in four coaches from Concordia in addition to new players, while also 
keeping some assistants, including assistant coach Jeff Jacques.

"I think that it is a great combination because the coaches that remained are really quality guys," 
Yehyawi said. "It helps the transition go that much more smoothly."

Currier implemented not only a new staff, but also a new way of looking at Bulldog football.

"We want to get better every day," Currier said. "We want to be the hardest working team in the 
conference and the most prepared team in the conference. At some point I would like to win some 
championships."

The players were just as optimistic as Currier about the program's future.

"I think Coach Currier is excited and wants to take it as far as he can, just like all the guys do," 
Yehyawi said.

ABOVE: Head football coach Shannon Currier coaches Bulldog football players during a 2004 spring 
practice. Currier was hired by Truman State University to fill the position left vacant by John Ware. 
Currier became the 19th head coach in the University's history.

Photo by Chris Waller;Photo illustration by Beth Spinney

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ABOVE: Senior Rachel Shedd shows determination as she flies high to make a set to a hitter. Shedd 
and junior Jessica Sears made the All-MIAA First Team.

FRONT ROW: R. Knefelkamp, A. Baker, C. Wagener, A. Patey, S. Harman, R. Shedd, S. Shearman. 
SECOND ROW: K. Vogel, L. Dickbernd, J. Sears, K. Wackerman, M. Jones, T. Graham, K. Grimes, A. 
Nickolai. BACK ROW: J. Wohldmann, A. Kreimer, C. Lundy-assistant coach, Q. Wang-head coach, B. 
Pike-volunteer assistant coach, M. Remley, M Walter.

Photo by Beth Kelly
Photo illustration by Katie Kelly

Photo by Beth Kelly

BELOW: Junior Annie Nickolai looks on as sophomore Megan Remley connects with the ball to send 
it over the net. Remley tallied 172 kills during the 2003 season. The team averaged 17 kills per game, 
and its opponents averaged about 13, a contributing factor to the team's 31-5 record.

Scoreboard	
Arkansas Tech University (Russellville)	3/0
Ashland University (Ohio)	3/0
Western State College of Colorado (Gunnison)	3/0
University of Montevallo (Ala.)	3/1
Columbia College (Mo.)	3/1
Mesa State College (Grand Junction, Colo.)	3/0
West Texas A&M University (Canyon)	0/3
Metropolitan State College of Denver	0/3
University of Northern Colorado (Greeley)	3/0
University of Alabama-Huntsville	3/0
Harding University (Ark.)	3/0
Henderson State University (Ark.)	3/0
Central Missouri State University (Joplin)	3/0
Emporia State Univeristy (Kan.)	3/1
Washburn Univeristy (Topeka, Kan.)	3/0
Northwest Missouri State University (Maryville)	3/0
Missouri Western State College (St. Joseph)	3/0
Southwest Baptist University (Bolivar, Mo.)	3/0
Missouri Southern State University (Joplin)	3/0
Rockhurst University (Kansas City, Mo.)	3/1
Quincy University (Ill.)	3/0
Pittsburg State University (Kan.)	0/3
Christian Brothers University (South Memphis, Tenn.)	3/1
University of Northern Colorado (Greeley)	1/3
Central Missouri State University (Warrensburg)	3/1
Emporia State University (Kan.)	3/0
Washburn University (Topeka, Kan.)	3/0
Missouri Western State College	3/0
Northwest Missouri State University (Maryville)	3/0
Southwest Baptist University (Bolivar, Mo.)	3/0
Missouri Southern State University (Joplin)	3/1
Pittsburg State University	3/2
Culver-Stockton College (Mo.)	3/0
Emporia State University	3/0
Pittsburg State University	3/1
University of North Alabama (Florence)	0/3

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PHOTO BY BETH KELLY

"The success of the team is a testament to the players and the coaches."-senior Rachel Shedd

Top 'Dogs
Team nets outstanding season
By Loretta Palmer 
Staff Writer

Long before other Truman State University students returned in August, the women's volleyball 
team began to practice. The team put everything it could into the practices preceding the first game, 
although it didn't know what the season would contain.

"[Preseason] is a time to show off and be so competitive that you're trying to earn your spot, but at 
the same time get to know each other as players," said junior Rebecca Knefelkamp, right-side 
defensive specialist.

The Bulldogs began the season with seven convincing wins. They then lost to Metropolitan State 
College of Denver (Colo.) and Northern Colorado (Denver) but bounced back with 12 consecutive 
wins before falling to Pittsburg State University (Kan.) on Oct. 10,
2003.	With more wins under its belt, the team faced Pittsburg State again three weeks later. Many 
Bulldogs agreed this was a key match. The team lost the first two games but came back to win the 
last three.

"[Coming back] showed an amazing amount of heart, and dedication and courage," said senior team 
captain Rachael Shedd. "It was just one of those games that afterward everyone just sat there and 
was so overwhelmed with emotion and just so happy with what we did."

The victory gave the 'Dogs a lot of momentum. The team was 29-4 going into the MIAA tournament. 
The team then won over Pittsburg State for the MIAA Championship title. The season ended six days 
later, though, when the Dogs fell to North Alabama (Florence), 3-0 in the NCAA Regional Semi-final.

"We thought that this would be our year to take the whole thing," Shedd said.

The season ended as MIAA champions and a 31-5 record.

"I always tried to remind them to be the best team that they possibly could be and try to do 
something that other people cannot do," head coach Qi Wang said.

Carrie Lundy, assistant coach enjoyed the season.

"It was an exciting year for me because it was my first year here and because I knew that it was 
going to be great to work with Qi and athletes of this caliber," Lundy said.

Team members received many honors. Junior outside hitter Jessica Sears and Shedd made All-MIAA 
first team. Sophomore middle hitter Tiffany Graham made All-MIAA second team, while freshman 
outside hitter Sarah Shearman, senior libero Ashley Patey and sophomore middle hitter Megan 
Remley received honorable mention All-MIAA.

Sears was also named to the South Central Regional First Team and Shedd to Second Team. 
Shearman became the first University volleyball player to be named the American Volleyball 
Coaches Association National Freshman of the Year.

In addition to the player's achievements, Wang received the Wilson (MIAA) Coach of the Year 
Award. Wang's career record with the 'Dogs was 96-15 at the end of the 2003-2004 season.

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FRONT ROW: Dani Rawlings, Abbie Smith, Sarah Armstrong, Leah Zidon, Amy Graham. BACK ROW: 
Pam Bird, Meg Robertson, Jauquine Faust, Alana Walker, Lauren White, Francine Schafer.

Photo by Marc Harman

ABOVE: Freshman Meg Robertson competes in the MIAA Championships at the University in 
October 2003. The team had two top-10 finishers in the MIAA Championship race.

SCOREBOARD
Augustana Open (Davenport, Iowa) *NTR
Southern Stampede (Joplin, Mo.) 4th 
Miner Invitational (Rolla, Mo.)2nd
Border States Invitational (Edwardsville, Ill.) 5th
MIAA Championships (Kirksville, Mo.) 3rd
NCAA South Central Regional Championships (Commerce, Texas) 4th
*NTR= No Team Results

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Leading the pack
Cross country team lives up to pre-season poll
By Sarah Renshaw 
Staff Writer

The preseason coaches' poll gave the Truman State University women's cross country team 30 
points, saying it was favored to have a fourth-place finish in the MIAA for the fall 2003 season. A 
rigorous practice schedule was set into motion in an attempt to live up to the prediction.

The team began its day every Monday through Thursday with weightlifting and cross training at 5:45 
a.m. A second practice ended the day with a running workout at 3:30 p.m.

"Monday and Wednesday we lifted and biked, and Tuesday/Thursday we did pull-ups and medicine 
ball exercises and then biked," sophomore Abbie Smith said. "Our biking was equivalent to about 20 
miles a week. In the afternoons, we did several tempo runs or track workouts to enhance our 
speed."

The practice schedule proved challenging, particularly when the team had meets.
"We would get one day off a week, depending on if we had a meet or not," sophomore Sarah 
Armstrong said.

Most members said the practices were not too grueling and were necessary to get the team in 
shape to run the six races of the season.

The Bulldogs earned a ranking of 17th in the nation for Division II after their second-place victory at 
the Southern Stampede (Joplin, Mo). The women finished fifth overall in the race.

"The teams that beat us were either Division I or really ranked highly in Division II," Armstrong said.

Armstrong said she thought Southern Stampede was the season's greatest race. Head coach John 
Cochrane said he agreed.

"Finishing third at the MIAA Championships was the highlight of the season," Cochrane said.

The championship race was Oct. 25 at the Kirksville Country Club. The women finished over the hilly 
terrain with an average time of 23:48.16 and scored 78 points. Two of the women finished in the top 
10, earning them All-MIAA honors. Freshman Meagan Robertson finished in eighth place with a time 
of 23:19.85, and junior Dani Rawlings finished in ninth place with a time of 23:24.60. Rawlings was 
named MIAA athlete of the week after the Augustana Open, where she finished first with a time of 
24:38 in the four-mile race.

The season's final race was the South Central Region Championship in Commerce, Texas, on Nov. 8. 
Rawlings led the team to a fourth-place finish, taking ninth in the 6,000-meter race at a time of 
22:22. The preseason poll predicted the team's finish. The Bulldogs would have been invited to run 
in the NCAA Championship meet Nov. 22 in Raleigh, N.C., if they had finished in the top-two spots. 
The team was disappointed when it realized that Pittsburg State University (Kan.) and Missouri 
Southern State University (Joplin) would go instead.

"We had the talent to go [to nationals], but we just did not all have the best day," Armstrong said.

ABOVE: Junior Dani Rawlings and freshman Alana Walker run with the pack in the MIAA 
Championships.  Walker placed 31st and Rawlings placed 9th at the meet.  The Bulldogs went on to 
place third out of eight teams at the championships.

Photo by Marc Harman

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Running strong
Men stride to nationals
By Matt Peeples 
Contributing Writer

For the fourth year in a row, the men's cross country team proved it had the resilience to make its 
way to the NCAA Division II National Championships in Raleigh, N.C.

The Bulldogs placed second out of 16 teams at the South Central Regional Championship meet in 
Commerce, Texas, which qualified them to race at the national meet.

"As a team, we always shoot for the conference meet, trying to do well at the conference meet, and 
then the next goal is to try to get to the national meet," said Ed Schneider, head men's cross country 
coach.

The team trained hard throughout its schedule, keeping focused on its goal. Although it did not put 
a strong emphasis on regular-season meets, the Bulldogs recorded an impressive first-place finish 
Sept. 20, 2003, at the Nebraska Invitational in Lincoln.

This meet was an 8-kilometer run and boasted some impressive finishes for the men's team. Senior 
Alan Heincker brought home a first-place finish with a time of 25:04 out of 300 runners. Junior Andy 
Person followed with a 14th finish, and sophomore Eli Klimek placed 23rd in the meet.

The team had a strong showing at the Nebraska Invitational, but the men saved their best 
performances for later in the season.

"Our best performances overall were at the conference meet, regionals and nationals," Schneider 
said.

The men boasted a second-place finish in a hard-fought MIAA Championship meet Oct 25. Eight 
teams competed, but the real match-up was between the 'Dogs and Missouri Southern State 
University (Joplin). The 'Dogs placed second in the end, but this just served as fuel to their fire.

The team went to the South Central Regional Championship two weeks later and destroyed Missouri 
Southern. The 'Dogs placed second out of 16 teams, and Heincker placed third in the overall meet 
standings. Winning second at sectionals was exciting for the team.

"That was really cool," Klimek said. "We had a really great performance by our top-five seed, which 
is really important in cross country."

Heincker was the men's top finisher throughout the season, placing second at the conference meet 
and defeating the conference champion with a third-place finish at the regional meet. Heincker was 
poised to be the team's top finisher at the national meet.

Each team could bring seven runners in the Division II National Championships, and the 'Dogs 
brought a full squad to the competition. The team posted a 17th finish out of 24 teams in its fourth 
appearance in four years. Heincker was the University's No. 1 runner, placing 34th overall and 
receiving All-American honors for the second year in a row. Also placing at the meet were Person, 
with a 61st finish and junior Ryan French, with a 74th finish. About 200 runners competed in the 
meet.

"We had a really strong season right up through the very end," freshman Kyle Torres said.

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Photo by Marc Harman

SCOREBOARD	
Iowa State Open (Ames)	*NTR
Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational	
(Lincoln)	1st
Notre Dame Invitational (South Bend, Ind.)	19th
Border States Invitational (Edwardsville, Ill.)	13th
MIAA Championships (Kirksville, Mo.)	2nd
NCAA South Central Regional	
Championships (Commerce, Texas)	2nd
NCAA Division II Championship	
(Raleigh, N.C.)	17th
*NTR= No Team Results

Photo by Marc Harman

ABOVE: Freshman Jason Simpson holds off the runner on his tail during the MIAA Championship 
meet. The Bulldogs ran about 70 miles each week in preparation for competition.

LEFT: Senior Alan Heincker runs ahead of the pack at the MIAA Championships. Heincker was the 
University's lead runner at the meet, earning a second-place finish for the Bulldogs.

FRONT ROW: Kyle Torres, Trey Robinson, Eric Wittrock, Jason Simpson, Chris Elledge, Eli Klimek. 
SECOND ROW: Shane Praiswater, Kurtis Werner, Chase Bohling, Dan Wilhite, Andy Person, Jon 
Rosario, Brad Peter. BACK ROW: Peter Schaefer, Steve Porath, Erik McFarlane, Ed Schneider-head 
coach, Brian McQueary-student assistant coach, Aaron Wells, Kevin Crean, Alan Heincker.

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ABOVE: Junior Thomas Tajkowski attempts to block a University of Iowa (Iowa City) player at a home 
game March 27, 2004. Both the A and B teams defeated Iowa.

PHOTO BY DANIELLE STACY

Rugby hits hard
Teams refute rumors of sport's perils despite injuries
By Matt Peeples 
Contributing Writer

The men of the Bulls rugby team and the women of the Bullets rugby team made some changes to 
its previous year's schedules and worked hard in 2003-2004 to have successful fall and spring 
seasons.

For the Bullets, playing in a new tournament was a positive change to their season. The team took 
second place when it went to Nebraska for a tournament at Wayne State.

"We played really well," senior Cariss Greife said. "We all came together and played as a team. It 
was a great experience for our team."

The Bulls decided to add some new opponents to their schedule for 2003-2004.

"This year is the first time since I started playing for Truman that we played John Brown University 
[Siloam, Ark.] and University of Wyoming [Laramie]," junior Kurt Albin said. "It's also the first time in 
a couple of years that we played at the University of Illinois-Champagne tournament."

Even with the additional matches, injuries always had a negative effect on sports team's seasons, 
and rugby was no exception.

"If you're out for a really long time, it's hard on the team because most people have a set position 
so someone has to compensate, and they may not be used to the position," junior Cyndi Speidel 
said. "It puts the team at a disadvantage because they're trying to cover these gaps."

Only a few Bullets suffered from any serious injuries -- a torn ACL and a broken collarbone. Also, 
Speidel broke her hand in the first game of the spring season, but as far as injuries went, she did not 
think rugby was more dangerous than other sports.

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FAR LEFT: Senior Teddy Kurth demonstrates hitting first before going to the ground in a practice ruck 
held by sophomores Sarah Marquart and Helen Russell. Practice paid off for the Bullets, as they took 
a second-place finish at the Wayne State Tournament (Neb.)

LEFT: Bulls Rugby Team players perform a lineout in a match against University of Iowa (Iowa City). 
The A team's spring record was 9-3-1, while the B team's was 2-1.

Photo by Danielle Stacy

Photo by Danielle Stacy

FRONT ROW: Theodora Kurth, Jennifer Reesor, Stephanie Creed, Lindsay Scheitlin, Halleh Ghodrati, 
Michaella Levy, Stephanie Dettmer, Cariss Greife. SECOND ROW: Helen Russell, Jennifer Welch, 
Kimberly Smith, Lanee McPhee, Christina Carter, Em Stranger, Sarah Teague, Melanie Dunn, Cynthia 
Speidel. THIRD ROW: Nichole Sevic, Kristin Haskins, Natalie Gerhard, Krista Kasterl, Juli Lommel, 
Michelle Hagen, Kristin Bennett, Colleen Wideman. BACK ROW: Sarah Marquart, Lauren Nelson, 
Emily Cunningham, Stephanie Provance, Elizabeth Gentry, Rachel Mintie, Nicole Brown, Christine 
Mack.

"You take that risk with any sport you play," Speidel said. "Everyone has fun playing, and you get 
aggression out. It's a good stress reliever to do that."

The Bulls were fortunate not to have been affected by injuries either. Strained ligaments at the 
collarbone, concussions, and rolled ankles were the main injuries sustained.

Some individuals may have wondered why people wanted to play this sport, but the players had no 
doubts.

"It's got all the good parts of soccer and football combined," freshman Tony Giubardo said. "It's got 
the continuity of soccer and the contact of football. It's the kind of sport where there is a position 
for everyone." 

Both the Bulls and Bullets played outstanding matches. For both teams, the matches that stood out 
were the ones played as a team. The four games played at the tournament at Wayne State were 
outstanding to the Bullets. The winning games posted scores of 15-0, 17-5 and 24-0. The final score 
of the fourth game was unknown due to playing during a hailstorm. For the Bulls, their game against 
the University of Iowa (Iowa City) was a standout, with wins of 48-5 for the A-side and 22-5 for the 
B-side.

"The match that turned the season around was against Iowa," Albin said. "We clicked as a team and 
came off with a good solid win."

Each of these teams worked together to make a great year happen despite some injuries and 
changes that could have held them back- They continued to charge right through until the end.

"Everyone has fun playing, and you aggression out."-junior Cyndi Speidel

Photo by Kim Dickinson
Photo illustration by Katie Kelly

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Men to the net
Volleyball Club a success despite budget woes
By Sarah Renshaw 
Staff Writer

Bumping and spiking were not enough to get the Men's Volleyball Club into tournament play. The 
club was not an official Truman State University athletic team and had to rely upon itself for funding 
to participate in tournaments.

Finances for the club were very tight. The Funds Allotment Council gave it $1,300 for the 2003-2004 
season, but according to FAC's guidelines, the money was only allowed to be used for equipment 
expenses and tournament fees.

To help cover additional costs, members had to pay a club fee of $100, in addition to participating in 
club fund-raisers.

"First semester, we had a fund-raiser at the Golden Spike," said junior Casey Hollensteiner, treasurer 
and middle hitter. "We made a pizza buffet. It was $5 a ticket, and we got half the tickets we sold."

The club also sponsored an annual tournament where other club teams came from all over the 
Midwest. The tournament was supposed to take place March 20, but too many teams withdrew 
from competition in 2004 due to injuries. The club, therefore, had to cancel the tournament.

"I get to try to know as many of the other teams as I can ... we just e-mail and try to get as many 
people as we can," Bennett said. "It's tough to get teams up here because it's kind of out in the 
middle of nowhere, so we always reduce our entrance fees and try to make it cheap because they 
have to get hotels a lot of the time."

The Student Recreation Center donated two courts to the volleyball club for tournament use, 
allowing all of the profits from the tournament to go directly to the club.

"The Rec Center director sets up all the equipment ... and we pretty much clean-up afterwards, help 
them a little bit, but other than that, we don't have to do hardly anything really," Hollensteiner said.

The largest tournament the men's volleyball club participated in was a four-day national 
tournament in April in Charlotte, N.C.

"They have over 300 teams there from Divisions I, II and III, and we go and do several rounds of pool 
play to determine the seeding," Bennett said. "Then you get national elimination tournament."

The best game of the 2003-2004 season for Bennett was the game the team played against St. Louis 
University.

"We almost beat SLU -- it was a pretty big match," Bennett said. "We have never beaten SLU before. 
We beat them the first game, then lost the second game, went into the third game and lost 15-13. 
And you know that they get a lot of Saint Louis recruits, and they are Division I."

Being a club gave the men some disadvantages. If it became a University sport, it would receive 
more benefits. Many members decided the benefits would not be worth it, however.

"That would be a lot of hassle, and it is almost impossible because it would require a lot of funding 
from the school," Hollensteiner said. "We just do not have the talent right now. In about 10 years, if 
the program keeps developing, we could be a University sport."

Many members enjoyed the more casual aspects of being in the club rather than those of being 
involved in a University-sanctioned sport.

"You lose the relaxed atmosphere about it when it becomes a varsity sport, as opposed to a club," 
freshman outside hitter David Howell said. "We only practice three times a week, and when we 
travel, it's more like we are hanging out, which is nicer. The competition among teammates is a lot 
lower, and it is more directed towards competing against the other teams."

FRONT ROW: Stephen Sicking, Brandon Bennett, David Howell. BACK ROW: Lucas Blevins, Paul 
Slater, Luis Meggo

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ABOVE: Freshman David Howell goes for a block as junior Steve Sicking sets up the volleyball for a 
spike. The volleyball team received $1,300 from the Funds Allotment Council to pay for equipment 
and tournament entry fee expenses.

Photo by Ashley Hanson

Photo by Ashley Hanson 

ABOVE: Junior Casey Hollensteiner hits the ball over the net while sophomore Carl Navales stands 
ready during a Men's Volleyball Club practice at the Student Recreation Center.

Photo by Beth Kelly
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Photo by Kim Dickinson

ABOVE: Cheerleaders perform a cheer during a time-out at a men's basketball game in Pershing 
Arena. Alisha Bollinger, wife of Ryle Hall director Kevin Bollinger, coached and advised the squad.

RIGHT: Freshmen Samantha Pallette and freshman Katie Green perform a cheer at a Bulldog 
basketball game. Members had to prove that student interest existed before the squad could be 
reinstated.

"Truman lost a lot of school spirit when they didn't have a squad for a year. I think that the 
cheerleaders can help portray that."-junior Brooke Sorrell

Photo by Kim Dickinson

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Spirit rises again
Cheerleading is reinstated after its one-year hiatus
By Pshyrah Madge 
Contributing Writer

A familiar sound returned to Truman State University's athletics in 2004. The University 
cheerleading squad formed again after being disbanded in 2003.

Cheering-on athletic teams, helping build school spirit and trying to build crowd morale were some 
of the tasks the squad took on for the 2004 season.

"We were told that that it was liability reasons because the last squad did not have a coach," junior 
Brooke Sorrell, squad co-captain said.

A few students decided to try to get the squad reinstated after talking to the University's athletic 
department. Junior Kimesha Hammond played an active role in bringing the squad back.

"The hardest thing about getting the squad reinstated was trying to meet with the athletic director," 
Hammond said. "But I stayed on him because I felt like we needed another squad because there just 
was not a lot of support at the football games that I went to last year."

The first task in being reinstated was to prove students were interested in being on the squad. 
Hammond did this by collecting names at the fall Activities Fair. A nonstudent had to volunteer to 
coach and advise the women once the list formed. Alisha Bollinger, wife of Ryle Hall director Kevin 
Bollinger, volunteered for this task.

"After talking to some of the girls, I thought this would be really fun, as well as there was a need for 
it on this campus," Bollinger said.

Tryouts and the selection of the squad then took place. The squad began practicing three weeks 
before the first basketball game.  The girls and Bollinger had to pull together to be ready with  such 
a short amount of time before the first game. The squad combined some of the old cheers, cheers 
that the women brought with them and the cheers and experience that Bollinger brought with her 
to prepare for the first game and the rest of the season.

"We take what everyone knows and make it work for us here," Bollinger said.

The hard work did not stop after those three weeks. The squad continued to meet for three hours of 
practice each week, in addition to cheering at the basketball games.

"My Saturdays were completely devoted to basketball when we'd have games on Saturday," Sorrell 
said.

The cheerleaders did more than just cheer, however. They also danced at many of the women's 
basketball games, as well as a few of the men's games. The cheerleading squad hoped to instill 
school spirit into University students by cheering for the athletic teams and performing an 
occasional half-time dance.

"Truman lost a lot of school spirit when they didn't have a squad for a year," Sorrell said. "I think 
that the cheerleaders can help portray that."

The cheerleading squad used 2004 as a year to learn and to build a foundation for future years. The 
squad planned to expand the program in 2005 and cheer at football games and basketball games.

"I wish that there was more diversity," Hammond said.

The squad said they were a little hurried in their preparations due to the short amount of time 
between the first practice and the first game.

"We look forward to having the rest of this year and the first part of next year to be more solidly 
established before every [Football] season starts," Bollinger said. 

The cheerleading squad had a lot of hard work to do they clapped and chanted University crowds 
back to life.

Photo by Loretta Palmer 
Photo illustration by Katie Kelly

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Making the catch
Ultimate team becomes recognized across state 
By Emily Randall
Staff Writer

Ultimate Frisbee, one of the more competitive and physically trying sports at Truman State 
University, was not part of the athletic department. Not just a leisurely toss of the disk in the 
backyard at a family Fourth of July barbecue, the competitive team sport required strategy and 
longevity.

The Ultimate team played well during the 2003-2004 year, perhaps the best in recent memory.

"Our goal for this year was to get to the finals of a tournament," sophomore Chris Gore said. "We 
surpassed our goal, actually winning one, and it looks like we will get to Regionals."

The team traveled in and out of state to tournaments, playing such schools as the University of 
Missouri-Columbia. It played in six tournaments in the spring, including a week-long one in Georgia 
and one it hosted as a fund-raiser in Springfield, Ill.

"We are one of the better teams in the area," senior Abby Doriane said. "We played in the toughest 
tournament in the Midwest in Lawrence [Kan.], and at the Huck Finn Tournament in St. Louis, both 
the men and the women went 7-0, winning their divisions."

The Ultimate team also defeated the Washington University (St. Louis) team, a team that had long 
been considered the best in Missouri.

Though both teams were co-ed, fewer women showed interest in the sport. The teams played 
together at times, but at tournaments, the men played together and the women joined up with 
another team.

"I've been playing this game for three years with guys, and now I am at a different level when I play 
with other women at tournaments," Doriane said.

Some team members attributed the great success of the season to being more organized. The 
members devised four unique offenses to run, became more competitive on the field, and traveled 
outside of Missouri more, all in an attempt to build the team.

"I've enjoyed watching younger talent develop and become mature players this season," senior 
Brady Nelson said. "For me, that's what building a team means."

Members were not all seriousness and competition, however. Ultimate was a laid-back organization. 
The game was as challenging as players chose to make it. As an open club, anyone could join. The 
experienced team members were friendly to beginners, teaching anyone how to play.

When it came time for a tournament, players signed up if they wanted to go, and the team placed 
no restrictions on who could go.

"You choose your own level of commitment," Gore said. "You don't get ragged on for not showing 
up."

Players had to have a good attitude on the field. Officials were never involved. Called the "Spirit of 
the Game," players were responsible for making calls themselves.

Players agreed that no other sport was quite like Ultimate.

"I love this game," Nelson said. "You can play hard and still have a good spirit and camaraderie 
between the teams. That's not common in most other sports."

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ABOVE: Sophomore Chris Davis catches the frisbee while sophomore Jason Showmaker waits to 
assist and Mike Pippenger watches from the backfield. The club competed in seven matches during 
the season.

Photo Submitted

ABOVE: Sophomore Bret Gramlich jumps into the air to make a catch. The team traveled to 
Savannah, Ga., during spring break to compete in a tournament.

LEFT: FRONT ROW: L.J. Johnson, Steve Meyer, Abby Doriani, Nick Turco, Morgan Moody, Marc 
Harman. SECOND ROW: Matt Grothoff, Blake Larson, Ian Lynam, Damon Webb, Jason Showmaker, 
Jeff Cohee, David Hatfield. THIRD ROW Christina Wirkus, Elyse Ruckenbrod, Lauren Allen, Ashlee 
Brittain, Michael Pippenger, Jay Quigley. BACK ROW: tin Schmidt, Chris Davis Bret Gramlich, John 
Weeks

Background Photo by Marc Harman
Photo illustration by Beth Spinney

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Storm the league
Lacrosse teams have good seasons in league play
By Jessica Lowe 
Sports Editor

It was a sport that wasn't widely known across Truman State University's campus, but that didn't 
stop the students who loved the game. Both the women and men's lacrosse teams had good 
showing during regular season play against some fierce competition.

The women's lacrosse team won all of its division games, finishing 12 and 2, junior first home Myra 
Hansen said.

"We beat Mizzou [University of Missouri-Columbia] and they are kind of our big rival," Hansen said. 
"We are kind of making a name for ourselves in our league by playing a lot of big teams like the 
University of Michigan and Mizzou."

Despite some hassles with funding and a loss of older teammates, the women's team came out on 
top, winning its first regional game in its history.

The women's victory came against Bethel College (St. Paul, Minn.), upsetting the team 9 to 7. The 
victory sent the team into the second round of the Women's College Lacrosse League Playoffs on 
April 24, 2004, in Toledo, Ohio.

"We had our best record ever," junior attack Maribeth Boyle said. "We won our first regional game 
ever, and it was really exciting. We were pretty proud to be a young team and to be the team that 
went farther than Truman lacrosse has ever gone before."

Boyle said the team couldn't have made it to the playoffs without the support of the University's 
students and faculty.

"We didn't receive a lot of funding ... so we fund-raised all week before regionals, and the campus 
helped out so much," Boyle said. "I just want the campus to know how much we appreciate their 
help. We couldn't, and we wouldn't do it without them." 

The women's team was not the only lacrosse team on campus. The men's lacrosse team made a 
showing in league play, winning 4 of 5. One of the biggest games for the men's lacrosse team was 
against Nebraska University.

"We lost to Nebraska earlier in the season," senior attack Mike Riney said. "We went to Columbia, 
and there we just killed them. It was our last game, so we went out on a good note."

Riney said he became involved with the sport in high school because of the excitement of the game.

"It's a real quick pace, and it's a combination of a lot of sports," Riney said.

Freshman attack Andrew Pickering agreed and said he too had been playing since high school and 
decided to continue the sport during college.

"It just looked like a lot of fun," Pickering said. "It's physical like football, like hockey with movement 
and basketball with the plays. There's just a little bit of everything."

The women's team also had many members who had played in high school and were drawn to it 
because of the uniqueness of the sport. Both Boyle and Hansen said they had played lacrosse for 
years and continued to play in college because of the uniqueness of the sport.

"It's a really cool sport because it is so different," Hansen said.

Both the men and women's teams agreed that the sport was a fun one to play despite some
differences found in how the two sexes played. Riney said the men's teams used protective padding 
while the women did not. He also said that the women's lacrosse sticks were different from those 
sanctioned for men's play.

Although there were some minor differences between the men and women's teams, they agreed 
that lacrosse was a great place to get to know people and make lasting friendships.

"I really enjoy it, and it's a good way to meet people," Hansen said.

The camaraderie extended off the field into everyday life.

"We have an amazing team, and you can't find this team dynamic anywhere else," Boyle said. "We 
play because we want to play, so it helps on the field. I've never been so close as I was with the 
team this year."

"We have an amazing team, and you can't find this team dynamic anywhere else. I've never been so 
close as I was with the team this year."-junior attack Maribeth Boyle

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Photo by Renee Hellebusch

Photo by Renee Hellebusch 
Photo illustration by Katie Kelly

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'Dogs get a boost
Students given opportunities to support their team
By Matt Peeples 
Contributing Writer

It was no understatement to say Truman State University graduate Del Maddox loved University 
athletics. He had played for the basketball, football and baseball teams during his time as a student 
in the 1930s. By 2004, he had supported the athletics teams for 72 years. Maddox was not the only 
supporter, though.

Although University students had not been able to support Bulldog athletics as long as Maddox, they 
had many different opportunities to help boost the programs.

The 2004 school year had been a time of tightened budgets and increased tuition, so the most 
obvious form of aid for athletics was fund-raising. The Bulldog Club offered people the opportunity 
to donate money and allocate it to whichever sport they chose. Money not allocated to a specific 
sport was put into a general fund and then distributed to the athletic teams based on the greatest 
need.

People who donated to the Bulldog Club received perks based on the amount of their donation. 
These included anything from a "Bulldog Bites Newsletter" to season tickets to all sporting events. 
All of the donations could be used as tax write-offs for the donors.

Many of the sports had to turn to external fund-raising even though this system was in place. The 
Bulldogs had tried everything from spaghetti dinners to raffles. The football team put together a golf 
tournament to raise money. Many of these events targeted, but were not limited to, students, 
faculty and parents.

Students used more than just financial donations to support the teams. Some fans supported the 
'Dogs during competition. Parents had always been large supporters for the athletes, but many 
people found that the University lacked student support.

Many students did attend games, but it often seemed to be more of an opportunity to socialize with 
friends than cheer on the 'Dogs. Some students showed their support and interest in the game, 
though, and as some athletes pointed out, that alone showed potential.

"I think there's a certain few fans, I know basketball games and there's always some at football 
games and volleyball, that are there screaming and yelling and trying to get the teams pumped up," 
said senior Derek Kent, Captain's Round Table the president and football player. "So I think there is 
potential there to get things going. Somehow the rock just needs to get rolling."

There were also many little tasks required to keep Bulldog athletics running. Many students used 
their scholarship jobs to do the small things, like keeping score at to aid the 'Dogs in hosting 
competitions. The students were not the only people getting involved. 

"Sometimes retired people will do little things to help out," said Bill Cable, retired athletics media 
director.

Many of these job, like Cable's job of keeping the official scorebook important to the 'Dogs in order 
to maintain eligibility for national competition.

Though the university did not have the most active, support for programs, the athletics maany 
professors thought it was important to show support for ail activities, including athletics

"I just think that in a liberal arts environment, we need to support activities of all types," said Jeff 
Gall, Centennial Hall Rector and professor of history. " I think we need to show up for the Lyceum, I 
think we ought to show up for ballgames. I think it is just a the campus life in our community and I 
think our student athletes represent the best of who we are in the way they balance their academics 
and athletics.'

The Bulldog Club and avid fans helped bring athletics the supporter needed.

"I think our student athletes represent the best of who we are in the way they balance their 
academics and athletics."-Jeff Gall, Centennial Hall rector, professor of history

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Photo by Marc Harman 
Photo illustration by Beth Spinney

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Men end 
seventh
Team produces national 
champion, top 10 finish
By Lauren Schulte 
Contributing Writer

When the Truman State University wrestling team started practice in fall 2003, its members knew 
what they wanted to achieve. They looked ahead to spring, although the leaves were just starting to 
turn.

"You only always have one goal at the beginning of the year and that is to end better than the year 
before," head coach Dave Schutter said. "In wrestling it is how you do in regionals and nationals. 
That's really our whole season right there."

Schutter ran the program that way and planned out practices so the team would peak by regionals 
in late February and again at nationals in March. The anticipation and hopes were there from the 
beginning. The Bulldogs wanted to have more than two national qualifiers, the number that had 
made it the year before.

The regular season had its own highlights, though, despite the emphasis on end-of-the-year results. 
Freshman Gordon Harrison won the first tournament of the year even though he had never wrestled 
at the collegiate level before. Juniors Merrick Meyer and Gregg Nurrenbern also had strong regular 
season finishes with rankings of first and fifth respectively.

"The season went about how I expected," Schutter said. "We lost a lot of close duals and had a lot of 
injuries."

Injuries hit the team hard, which added to its struggle to compete during the regular season.

"We just don't have enough depth in our team numbers," Schutter said. "So when somebody gets 
hurt, there are just not enough people to fill in."

Harrison suffered a shoulder injury that put him out for about six weeks.

"It was messed up pretty bad and that was my low point of the season," Harrison said.

Nurrenbern thought the team bounced back well, though.

"We started out strong, but injuries slowed us down," Nurrenbern said. "In the last month, we were 
definitely full-steam, though."

The steam did not last long enough, however. Regionals brought disappointment to most of the 
team and caused the goal of three national qualifiers to lie beyond the Bulldogs' reach. The 
wrestlers tied for seventh place as a team and ended the season with a 4-13 dual record.

"We didn't do nearly as good as we thought we should," Harrison said. "We didn't do terrible, but 
we expected to do better."

Nurrenbern saw the loss of momentum for the 'Dogs from the sidelines.

"A lot of matches went the wrong way in the last minute," Nurrenbern said.

His match, however, did not. Nurrenbern finished first, and along with Meyer, who also qualified, 
headed to the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional Championships in Edmond, Okla.

Meyer won four-straight matches and took first place at 141 pounds at nationals. This was the 
school's first in 36 years and second ever. He also made All-American for the third time.

Nurrenbern placed seventh at 184 pounds and also made the All-American team.

What was a rough season for the team ended with great success for individuals. Training and goal 
setting had a large impact on final results.

"It's a battle of wills and muscle and strength, so it's a combination of everything," Schutter said. 
"We have to mold our wrestlers here."

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ABOVE: Junior grappler Gregg Nurrenbern wrestles against Central College (Pella, Iowa) grappler 
Darren Cullinun in the 184 pound class Dec. 12, 2003. Nurrenbern went on to compete at the 2004 
Div. II Wrestling Championship and placed seventh.

Photo by Danielle Stacy

BELOW: Junior grappler Allen Stokes wrestles against Central College (Pella, Iowa) grappler Andy 
Ohnemus in the 125 pound class. Stokes ended with a 19-13 record.

Photo by Danielle Stacy 

Photo by Danielle Stacy 

ABOVE: Freshman Gordon Harrison wrestles against University of Indianapolis (Ind.) wrestler Zach 
Goldsberry in the 174 pound class during a match Feb. 13, 2004. Harrison had a 18-10 record.

FRONT ROW: Rob Nahlik, John Horman, Steve Cox, Dan Keller, Phil Esposito, Allen Stokes, Merrick 
Meyer, Kelley Latting, Dustin Teeman, David Buhler. BACK ROW: Steve Doeschot, Bryan Jovick, Scott 
Skinner, Katie Carnelia-student athletic trainer, Corey Crandall-student assistant coach, David 
Schutter-head coach, Tyler Williams-student trainer Tom Tajkowski, Gregg Nurrenbern, Matt Sonn.

SCOREBOARD
Lindenwood Open (St. Charles, Mo.)		*NTR
Central Missouri Open (Warrensburg)		NTR
Missouri Open (Columbia)			NTR
Cornell College (Mount Vernon, Iowa)		34/12
Coe College (Cedar Rapids, Iowa)		17/27
Simpson College (Indianola, Iowa)		13/39
Central College (Pella, Iowa)			19/23
Missouri Volley College (Marshall)		11/30
Bacone College (Muskogee, Okla.)		25/21
Simpson College (Indianola, Iowa)		6th
Eatern Michigan University (Ypsilanti)		7/32
Duke University (Durham, N.C.)			15/26
Indiana University (Bloomington)		8/35
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville	25/16
McKendree College (Lebanon, Ill.)		21/26
Lindenwood University (St. Charles, Mo.)	9/34
St. Olaf College (Northfield, Minn.)		36/19
Minnesota State University-Mankato		3/39
Fort Hayes State University (Kan.)		16/25
Missouri Baptist University (St. Louis)		22/28
University of Indianpolis (Ind.)		18/23
NCAA Division II Midwest Regional 		7th
  (Edmond, Okla.)
NCAA Division II Championships (Mankato, Minn.)	16th
*NTR= No Team Results

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Photo by Danielle Stacy

ABOVE: Senior center Lisa Miceli tries to pass the ball to a fellow teammate during a game against 
the University of Missouri-Rolla. The Bulldogs lost three seniors at the end of the 2003-2004 season.

SCOREBOARD
Illinois State University (Normal)		60/73
Quincy University (Ill.)			51/79
Lincoln University (Jefferson City, Mo.)	58/50
William Penn University (Oskaloosa, Iowa)	51/45
Central Methodist College (Fayette, Mo.)	74/57
Drury University (Springfield, Mo.)		61/67
Rockhurst University (Kansas City, Mo.)		70/54
Susquehanna University (Selinsgrove, Mo.)	60/41
Suffolk University (Boston, Mass.)		69/24
Missouri Southern State University (Joplin)	47/68
Pittsburg State University (Kan.)		41/66
University of Missouri-Rolla			68/60
Emporia State University (Kan.)			80/94
Missouri Western State College (St. Joseph) 	69/86 
Washburn University (Topeka, Kan.)		55/73
Northwest Missouri State University (Maryville)	68/85
Central Missouri State University (Warrensburg)	74/81
Southwest Baptist University (Bolivar, Mo.)	71/73
Missouri Southern State University		61/59
Southwest Baptist University			55/69
Central Missouri State University		55/74
Northwest Missouri State University		61/89
Washburn University				94/97
Missouri Western State College			60/99
Emporia State University			69/81
Lincoln University (Jefferson City, Mo.) 	58/50
University of Missouri-Rolla			78/58
Pittsburg State University			70/85

RIGHT: Senior guard/forward Adri Tromp moves the ball down the court. Five team members were 
chosen for the 2003-2004 MIAA Commissioner's Honor Roll.

Photo by Danielle Stacy

Photo by Danielle Stacy

ABOVE: Freshman center Emily Markovich takes the ball to the hoop against the University of 
missouri-Rolla.  The 'Dogs won two games against UMR during the 2003-2004 season.

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'Dogs head South
Team makes memories in Bahamas, despite losses
By Jessica Lowe 
Sports Editor

The women's basketball season was filled with ups and downs. The team won just 10 of its 28 
games, but the numbers did not stop the women from experiencing a positive season and traveling 
to an exotic location.

"[The season] wasn't what we wanted," senior point guard Emily Turnbull said. "The wins and loses 
didn't go how we wanted them to go."

Despite a rough second half of the season, Turnbull said the team made a lot of improvements.

"We still had a lot of fun within the season," Turnbull said.

One of the highlights of the year for many of the players was a trip to the Bahamas for the Bahamas 
Sunshine Shootout in Nassau. The team won the tournament, defeating Susquehanna University 
(Selinsgrove, Penn.) 60-41 Dec. 21, 2003, and Suffolk University (Boston, Mass.) 69-24 Dec. 22, 2003.

"Being with the team in the Bahamas, and we played really well was the best," freshman center 
Emily Markovich said.

The team was promised a trip by head coach John Sloop four years ago when he first took the reigns 
of the Bulldog team.

"Our freshmen year we came in, and it was Sloop's firsts year, too," senior forward Annie Westhoff 
said. "He promised us a big trip by our senior year. We got to do it by budgeting and saving money. 
We've taken a trip every year, but this year was extra special."

The trip was a highlight of the season for many of the players.

"It was a blast to go play a couple of games and win the tournament," Turnbull said. "It was the 
coldest it had been there in 20 years, but it didn't matter. We experienced the culture, and it gave a 
lot of people a chance to go to a place they would never have a chance to go."

Turnbull said that aside from the exotic vacation, the team also had some great moments at home.

"From a personal standpoint, a highlight was when we played at home against Lincoln [University -- 
(Jefferson City, Mo.)]," Turnbull said. "I had one of my best shooting nights that I had here, and we 
played well as a team."

The Bulldogs defeated Lincoln twice during the season, both times by a score of 58 to 50. A tough 
game that stood out in players' minds was the home game against Washburn University (Topeka, 
Kan.).

"We lost in double overtime, but we played such a good game," Markovich said. "It could have 
easily gone either way. It was one of the best I've played in. As much as it hurt to lose, I'll never 
forget it."

The team had a few close calls during the season, losing four games by a margin of less than 10 
points. Turnbull said one of the most outstanding losses was the home game against Emporia State 
University (Kan.).

"When we played Emporia at home, we beat them in every statistical aspect of the game except for 
the final points on the board," Turnbull said. "We just couldn't close out the game in the end."

Markovich said the close-knit team made the season memorable for her, despite the hard losses.

"It was really special to be a part of something big," Markovich said. "They are a group of girls who 
are there whenever you need them. There's 12 who work hard to do the best that we can."

ABOVE: Photo by Laura Blakey 
Photo illustration by Katie Kelly

FRONT ROW: Adri Tromp, Noelle Peterson, Natalie Schupback, Emily Markovich, Emily Turnbull, Kelli 
Floyd, Megan Patti, Ali Long. BACK ROW: Erin Tweedy-student manager, Jamie Huffman, Sarah 
Sommer, Eric Horning-trainer, John Sloop-head coach, Marne Fauser-assistant coach, Annie 
Westhoff, Lisa Miceli, Jennifer McFonnell-student assistant coach.

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Hoop dreams
A young men's team struggles but makes progress
By Jenna Keeven 
Staff Writer

The Truman State University men's basketball team had one goal in mind -- to make it to the 
conference tournament during the 2003-2004 season. However, the young Bulldogs fell short of 
their goal, ending with a 6-21 record.

"The biggest challenge was the fact that we are a young team, and that we brought in	a lot of 
freshmen," junior Jon Hardy said.

Four freshmen, one junior and two seniors made up the 2005-2004 team.

"[Our] expectations were high, but not too high because we are young sophomore Gavin Welker 
said. 

The bulldogs, although they did not meet their goal, had amazing victories on the road, beating 
beating Missouri Southern State university (Joplin) 67-64 Jan. 31 and Southwest Baptist University 
(Bolivar, Mo.) 60-58 Feb. 2.

"It was good victories for us," Welker said.

One of the worst moments for Hardy was when the 'Dogs lost by a score of 72-71 against Quincy 
University (111.) on Nov. 15 as the buzzer went off.

"We've had seven or eight games that we have lost by two or three points," sophomore Derek 
Lindsey said. "We had so many close losses this year."

One strategy the 'Dogs used was getting the basketball inside the key.

"We have a lot of good players inside," Lindsey said. "We really like to concentrate on getting the 
ball inside. After that, if there's not much inside, then our post players kick it out and help us to get 
open shots on the outside."

The team's strongest point came from the defense.

"We were solid defensively," head coach Jack Schrader said. "We got a lot of production from post 
players as far as scoring. Weaknesses, we need to improve our perimeter shooting."

One true fan of the 'Dogs was senior Matt Beran's father who made the trips to the University to 
watch his son play. His father was in a serious car accident on the way home from one of Beran's 
games, leaving him paralyzed. Campus Christian Fellowship sponsored a fund-raiser in an effort to 
raise money for Beran during halftime of a game against Central Missouri State University 
(Warrensburg) on Feb. 7.

"Our parents, in conjunction with CCF, raised $4,000," Schrader said. "It was tremendous to see how 
everybody's hearts contributed that day."

Beran's father attended the Senior Night game Feb. 25 against the University of Missouri-Rolla. 
Beran and senior Aaron Mueller received acknowledgment for their outstanding effort. The two 
seniors had stepped up to become leaders of the young team.

Mueller was made the All-District/All-Academic team and Beran made All-Conference Performer 
Team. Freshman Grant Agbo also made conference Freshman of the Year.

"This is their last hurrah, and they both performed admirably," Schrader said.

Though the record did not show much improvement from the previous year, Lindsey believed that 
the team had grown.

"I think we have improved," Lindsey said. "We are a lot better, and we are more mature."

Schrader planned on keeping the team's playing strategy consistent year-to-year.

"We pretty much figured out a way that is effective for these guys to play, but hopefully we'll 
have more success in the victory column," Schrader said.

SCOREBOARD
Bob Carlson Alumni Game (Kirksville, Mo.)	80/66
Southeast Missouri State University  		66/93
  (Cape Girardeau)
Dreambuilders (Kirksville, Mo.)			73/75
Culver-Stockton College (Canton, Mo.)		66/68
Northeastern State University 			40/52
  (Tahlequah, Okla.)
Lincoln University (Jefferson City, Mo.) 	71/65
Northwest Missouri State University (Maryville) 83/69
Harris-Stowe State College (St. Louis) 		83/49
William Penn University College (St. Louis) 	58/68
University of Findlay (Ohio) 			52/71
Grand Valley State University  			53/69
  (Allendale, Mich.)
Missouri Southern State University (Joplin)	79/76
Pittsburg State University (Kan.)		65/84
University of Missouri-Rolla			50/64
Emporia State University (Kan.)			80/85
Missouri Western State College (St. Joseph)	61/67
Washburn University (Topeka, Kan.)		71/79
Northwest Missouri State University		63-68
Central Missouri State University (Warrensburg) 65/66 
Southwest Baptist University (Bolivar, Mo.)	69/84
Missouri Southern State University		67/64
Southwest Baptist University			60/58
Central Missouri State University		56/73
Northwest Missouri State University		52/73
Washburn University				54/70
Missouri Western State College			79/90
Emporia State University			72/84
University of Missouri-Rolla			63/82
Pittsburg State University			80/86

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ABOVE: Freshman Grant Agbo charges toward the hoop during a home game. Agbo was the team's 
leading scorer, making 327 points during the season.

PHOTO BY KIM DICKINSON

FRONT ROW: Jon Hardy, Derek Lindsey, Austin Kirby, Chip Sodemann, Aaron Mueller, Matt Brock, 
Ryan Welker, Ryan Hatcher. BACK ROW: Gavin Welker, Andy Calmes, Adam Ogle, John 
Scognamiglio-student assistant/manager, Jack Schrader-head coach, Tim Deidrick-assistant coach, 
Garret Grimm, Matt Beran, Grant Agbo.

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Taking to the green
Golfers have good showing during regular season
By Jeff Hutchinson 
Contributing Writer

Feet soaked with morning dew and fishing golf balls out of water traps were drawbacks of the game 
for many golfers, but the Truman State University golf teams trudged on. Both the men's and 
women's golf teams had rocky seasons.

"I would say that the fall season was like a roller  men's head golf coach Tom Drennan. One week we 
would play well, and one week we wouldn't play so well."

Sam Lesseig, head coach for the women's golf team, fared some of the same feelings about their 
season.

"We've had a couple of tournaments we've played very well in," Lesseig said. "We've had some we 
didn't play well at all."

Lesseig said that the wide range of competition that the team faced may have accounted for the 
varying results of the team.

"The tournaments we play in involve everybody from NAIA schools and Div. Ill," Lesseig said. aren't 
always playing against Div. II competition."

The teams also had to contend with a season that was split into two parts -- fall and spring.

"It's difficult because we can play all summer and get our games really in shape," junior Lauren Allen 
said. "In the fall, we don't have to practice mite as much because it is easy to lay. In the spring, we 
have to practice a lot because we have not played all winter."

The spring weather also played an important factor.

"The bad thing about our location is that the weather just isn't very good," Lesseig said. 
"The weather is very iffy."

Both teams accomplished great things, however. Highlights for the women's team included a 12th-
place finish in the Illinois Wesleyan Tournament (Bloominton) out of 21 teams and a second-place 
finish in the Nebraska Wesleyan Invitational (Lincoln).

"Those were probably our two best tournaments where we put some things together, and people 
were making some progress," Lesseig said.

Senior Erin Forgarty's first-place win at the Hickory Point Invitational (Decatur, Ill.) was a high note 
for the team as well. It helped get the team into the tie breaker. They lost, but ended up tied for 
second at the event.

On the men's side, one highlight was a tournament win at the Central Regional Fall Invitational in 
Detroit Lakes, Minn.

"That was the highlight [of the season], I think," Drennan said.

Drennan also said that this tournament was important because it allowed them to win a 
tournament, and accomplish their No. 1 goal.

Junior Austin George's win at the Central Missouri Heart of America Classic was another 
accomplishment for the men's team. Drennan said that it had been at least six years since a men's 
golfer had won a tournament for the Bulldogs.

"Hopefully the rest of us can follow his example," senior Jake Mann said.

The major highlight was being runner-up in NCAA Regionals, however.

No matter what the result was on the course, both teams said that they were very close with their 
fellow teammates.

"We hang out together a lot and get to know each other," Mann said. "It makes it a little easier to 
give each other a little boost of confidence if we need it."

FRONT ROW: Calie Fulmer, Sheri Khan, Becky Grey, Erin Fogarty, Cortney Floro, Lauren Allen, Sara 
Lloyd, Alyssa Pulphus, Megan Morrissey. SECOND ROW: Tom Drennanmen's head coach, Jake Mann, 
Brett Meeske, Andy Crossett, Austin George, Sam Lesseig-women's head coach. BACK ROW: Ashley 
Elliot, Melissa Pfeiffer, Jason Bertram, Tyler Phillips, Jesse Helms, Noah Devine, Sabrina Wells, Dyane 
Tower.

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Photo by Danielle Stacy

"The bad thing about our location is that the weather just isn't very good." -Sam Lesseig, women's 
head coach

SCOREBOARD
Fall Women's Schedule
Southern Illinois Universily-Edwardsville	5th of 12 teams
  Tournament	
Wartburg College Tournament (Waverly, Iowa)	3rd of 13 teams
Illinois Wesleyan Tournament (Bloomington)	12th of 21 teams
Nebraska Wesleyan Invitational (Lincoln)	2nd of 7 teams
Northern Illinois University Tournament		8th of 10 teams
  (Dekalb)
University of Missouri-Kansas City Tournament	8th of 8 teams

Spring Women's Schedule	
Texas A&M Univeristy-Commerce Tournament	14th of 15 teams
Bulldog Classic (Kirksville) 			8th of 10 teams	
Drury University Invitational			4th of 4 teams
  (Springfield, Mo.) 
Millikin University Tournament (Decatur, Ill.)	T-2nd of 11 teams

Men's Fall Schedule	
Truman Open (Kirksville) 			5th of 9 teams	
Central Regional Fall Invitational		1st of 11 teams
  (Detroit Lakes, Minn.)
Missouri Southern State University		8th of 10 teams
  Tournament (Joplin)	
Drury University Invitational			T-17th of 21 teams

Men's Spring Schedule	
Central Missouri State University		5th of 12 teams
  Invitational (Warrensburg)	
Missouri Western State College Invitational	7th of 12 teams
  (St. Joseph)	
Central Region Invitational (Leawood, Kan.)	6th of 12 teams
NCAA Super Regional (Union, Ky.)		5th of7 teams

Golf ball photo by Laura Blakey 
Photo illustration by Katie Kelly

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'Dogs No. 1
Team takes fourth national title
By Reena Karan 
Assistant Copy Editor

In an amazing feat, the Truman State University women's swim team won its fourth straight NCAA 
Division II national championship in 2004. The team beat Drury University (Springfield, Mo.), with a 
score of 641 to 561.

The Bulldogs brought 18 individuals to the Div. II meet, which was the maximum amount allowed. 
Five of the 18 were national champions, and 12 had previously competed in a national meet.

Three seniors, Alice Blyth, Krista Pray and Katie May, won their fourth straight All-American titles, 
while freshman Lija Kaleps-Clark won the team's only individual national title. Pray, along with 
sophomore Whitney Jensen and juniors Michaela Osborn and Christina Blose, competed in the 200-
yard medley. The women won, but were just short of beating the national record set by the previous 
year's squad.

The lack of individual titles but team success summed up the 'Dogs' season.

"I think what made our team so special was that we didn't have anyone who really stood out -- it 
was a whole team effort," Blyth said. "Everyone helped each other out, supported them."

Pray agreed that the closeness of the team contributed significantly to the team's success.

"We have a really close team, close friendships," Pray said. "The fact that we are so close, that we 
visit each other, count on each other for support, is important. We would not have won without that 
great team atmosphere."

Support was like another member of the team. Team members relied heavily on each other, and 
they even had secret motivators that intensified their desire to succeed.

"A secret motivator is someone, you don't know who it is, who gives you cards and gifts, notes of 
motivation in your locker," May said. "It's always a big motivation when you know that there is 
someone specifically looking out for you." All the motivation May, Blyth and Pray needed came from 
an aspiration to win a national title each of the four years they were at the University.

"It was kind of a relief to win," Pray said. "Alice, Katie and I wanted to win all four years. It was a 
battle, so it was awesome when we won. We got to show everyone what our team could do."

Blyth agreed that the win was extra special.

"We worked really hard," Blyth said. "Every season that's our goal, and when we actually do it, it's 
pretty cool."

Winning four consecutive national titles took hard work and a vast amount of effort from team 
members. The swimmers had to make sure they were always ready for the next level.

"We just tried to build up our confidence," May said. "We didn't focus on what other teams were 
doing. We just tried to focus on what we needed to do to accomplish our goals. We always try to 
step it up to the next level, to try and push the envelope. We already have an idea of what works, 
[head coach Colleen Murphy] just expands on that."

The 'Dogs did not rely on ambition and support alone. Hard work led to their success. They had a 
rigorous training schedule that included pool and land conditioning as well as working out during the 
pre-season and during Christmas break.

"We worked hard in and out of the pool," Pray said. "We are the crazy ones that people always see 
running on the track, up and down the bleachers, doing push ups and pull ups."

"It's always a big motivation when you know that there is someone specifically looking out for you."-
Katie May, senior

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ABOVE: Junior Megan Losee dives into the water, seeking a fast finish. Losee swam the individual 
medley and the butterfly for the team.

PHOTO BY KIM DICKINSON

SCOREBOARD
Pentathlon (Kirksville, Mo.)			*NTR
Purple and White Intrasquad (Kirksville, Mo.) 	NTR 
University of Missouri-Columbia			74/126
Bulldog Invitational (Kirksville, Mo.)		*NTR
University of Nebraska				113/149
University of Nebraska-Omaha Invite 		1st place 
Delta State University Invite			1st place
  (Cleveland, Miss.)	
University of Tampa (Fla.)			155/108
University of Northern Iowa (Cedar Falls) 	164/126 
University of South Dakota (Vermillion)		NTR
Western Illinois University (Macomb)		126/71
Drury University (Springfield, Mo.)		102/121
Central States Championships
  (Springfield, Mo.)				1st place
NCAA Division II National Championships 	1st place
  (Buffalo, N.Y.) 

FRONT ROW: Kara Timbers-trainer, Lindsay McReynolds, Brittany Anderson, Jackie Lopez, Gina 
Fettig,	 Megan Losee, Aimee Gregor, Alison Blyth, Sue Ellen Thoma, Cassie Roudebush, Christina 
Blose, Katie Funk, Meghan Vaughan, Whitney Jensen. SECOND ROW: Joe Fanthrop-assistant coach, 
Liz Hug-student assistant, Kelli Dudley-student assistant, Meredith Rocha, Whitney Burtch, 
Brigit Brunsman, Sarah Dance, Erin Silva, Shannan Schoening, Kristin Halet, Diana Betsworth, 
Sara Hatcher-student assistant, Colleen Murphy-head coach. BACK ROW: Sarah Wells, Calie Fulmer, 
Michaela Osborn, Krista Pray, Kate Kresl, Lindsay Vaughan, Lija Kaleps Clark, Krista Wray, 
Kathleen Moyer, Emily Chadwick, Katie May, Lindsey Ehret.

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Bulldogs dive in
Men qualify for Nationals but miss chance at title
By Sarah Renshaw 
Staff Writer

The men's swim team had all its hard work pay off in the 2003-2004 season. Members practiced 
every afternoon and two to three mornings every week, swimming approximately 6,000 yards and 
doing multiple 'dry land' exercises every week.

The team ended its regular season with a third-place finish in the Central State Championship at 
Drury University (Springfield, Mo.), finishing behind Drury and University of Missouri-Rolla. 
Freshman Robert Fletcher qualified for Nationals by winning the 200-yard breaststroke race.

Sophomore Chris Brammer said the season's highlight was the duel against home state rival, UMR.

"We came together as a team and won a close meet," Brammer said.

The meet took place Nov. 14, 2003, at UMR. Heading into the 10th event, only two points separated 
the rivals, and the Bulldogs had to win the final race -- the 400-yard freestyle relay. Despite UMR's 
home-team advantage, junior Ashtyn Beek, sophomore Josh Otis and seniors Vince Struble and 
Robby Cooper led the Bulldogs to victory with a time of 3:12.73. The 'Dogs were first-place winners 
in six of the events after this victory. The final score was 108-97 in favor of Truman State University.

Brammer broke his personal best time in the 200-yard butterfly with a time of 1:58.84 at this race. 
Junior Justin Brosseau recorded a personal best in the 200-yard breaststroke with a time of 2:11.74.

Six men went to the national competition in Buffalo, N.Y. They took 16th out of 26 teams, mainly 
due to two disqualifications they suffered at the meet.

One disqualification was during the 400-yard free relay due to a false start. The second-leg swimmer 
dove off the starting block mere tenths of a second before the first-leg swimmer touched the wall. 
Another disqualification came when senior Andy Harkin dolphin kicked during the breaststroke.

"Andy Harkin got disqualified in the 200 [yard] breast stroke, which was his last swim as a senior," 
head coach Colleen Murphy said. "We did not agree with it, but the officials said he dolphin kicked 
off the wall, which is illegal in the breaststroke competition."

Many team members said the team could have earned a high ranking without the disqualifications.

"As a whole, we did not have a great meet because we had such a small number of guys, which was 
disappointing," Fletcher said. "And not everybody swam as well as they wanted to. I don't know if 
the two disqualifications would have put us in the top 10, but a few places higher probably."

Luckily, the disqualifications did not dampen the swimmers' attitudes for the remainder of the meet.

"I don't think it affected their morale as much. They were upset, as in angry about it, especially 
Andy, who was a senior," Murphy said. "He would have made it back and would have gotten to 
swim and score points for the team."

The men broke several University records during the season. Otis broke a school record in the 200-
yard individual medley, winning the race at Delta State University (Cleveland, Miss.), with a time of 
1:53.59. Fletcher also broke the 200-yard backstroke record.

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ABOVE: Junior Dustin Engles (far left) and senior Brian Teson (second from the right) dive into the 
water at a meet in Pershing Natatorium. The men's team sent six swimmers to the NCAA Division II 
Championships

PHOTO BY KIM DICKINSON

SCOREBOARD
Pentathlon (Kirksville, Mo.)			*NTR
Purple and White Intrasquad (Kirksville, Mo.) 	NTR 
University of Missouri-Columbia			78/127
Bulldog Invitational				NTR
University of Missouri-Rolla			108/97
University of Nebraska-Omaha Invite		2nd place
Delta State University Invite 			2nd place
  (Cleveland, Miss.)
University of Tampa (Fla.)			125/138
University of South Dakota (Vermillion)		NTR
Western Illinois University (Macomb)		118/81
Drury University (Springfield, Mo.)		82/133
Central States Championship			3rd place
  (Springfield, Mo.)	
NCAA Division II National Championships 	16th place
  (Buffalo, N.Y.)

*NTR=No Team Results 

FRONT ROW: Kara Timbers-trainer, Dustin Engels, Matt Peeples, Chris Hagan, Vince Struble, Derek 
Duffy, Eric Paden, Chris Brammer, Caleb Hopkins, Ashtyn Beek. SECOND ROW: Joe Fanthrop-
assistant coach, Brian Teson, Andrew Wright, Phil Brown, Josh Otis, Nick Joslin, Justin Brosseau, Ben 
Buras, Colleen Murphy-head coach. BACK ROW: Bryan Meyer, Andy Harken, Mike Wasikowski, Tom 
Applegate, Ryan Jacobi, Robert Fletcher, Robert Cooper, Denis Potts.

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Top of their game
Bulldog athletes shine during the 2003-2004 season

Truman State University's athletics program had a lot to brag about during the 2003-2004 season. 
The Bulldogs, in their respective sports, brought home three National titles, one team went 
undefeated in its regular season, dozens of athletes received MIAA and NCAA recognition for their 
accomplishments and over a half-dozen teams competed in MIAA Championships or advanced to 
nationals.

The following are the highlights for the athletic program as selected by members of the Echo 
yearbook staff. The selections represent the best the University has to offer to the NCAA Division II 
athletics.

ABOVE: Bulldog grappler junior Merrick Meyer won the NCAA Division II National Championship in 
his weight class of 141 pounds March 12-13, 2004, in Mankato, Minn. Meyer completed the season 
with a 30-6 record, marking his third consecutive 30-win season at Truman State University. Meyer 
is a three-time All-American and has recorded 96 wins. He was runner-up in the 141-pound class at 
the NCAA Division II National Championships in 2003. Meyer was the second wrestler in the 
University's history to win a national title.

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LEFT: The women's swim team heads into the pool after winning the 2004 NCAA Division II National 
Championships on March 13, 2004, in Buffalo, N.Y. It was the team's fourth consecutive National 
title. Junior Michaela Osborn, junior Diana Betsworth, senior Krista Pray and sophomore Meredith 
Rocha represented Truman State University in the 400-yard medley relay. The quartet won first and 
broke the University and NCAA record at 3:47.50. Seniors Alison Blyth, Katie May and Pray earned 
their fourth All-American honors following the championship.

Photo By Katie Simmonds

ABOVE: Senior Elizabeth Economon, shortstop, helped lead the Bulldog softball team to the NCAA 
Division II Regional Playoffs. The 'Dogs fell shy of competing for the national title when they were 
eliminated from the tournament by Div. II rival Emporia State University (Kan.), 0-4. Economon 
racked up several records and honors during the 2004 season, including conference and school 
career records for runs, hits, RBIs, walks and homeruns. She was also named All-American two 
seasons in a row.

Photo submitted

Photo Submitted

ABOVE: Sophomore Mike Boyle moves in on the ball against an opponent. The Bulldogs went 
undefeated in their regular season play, winning 19 games. University of Findlay (Ohio), however, 
beat the men's team 2-1 in the NCAA Division II Quarterfinals. Despite the loss, the National Soccer 
Coaches Association named the men's team fourth in the nation, while Findlay was listed fifth.

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RIGHT: Truman State University men's cross country runners compete at the MIAA Championship on 
Oct. 25, 2003, in Kirksville. The men placed second out of eight teams but fell short of advancing to 
the MIAA title, losing by one point to Missouri Southern State University (Joplin). Despite their loss 
to Missouri Southern, the men went on their fourth-straight trip to the NCAA Division II 
Championships in Cary, N.C. The Bulldogs finished 17 out of 24 teams at the National meet.

Photo by Chris Waller

Photo submitted

ABOVE: Football head coach Shannon Currier instructs his team at a spring practice in Pershing 
Arena. Currier was named the Truman State University Bulldog's new coach after long-time coach 
John Ware announced he would be taking a position at Bulldog rival Missouri Southern State 
University (Joplin). Before transferring to the University, Currier was the head coach at Concordia 
University in St. Paul, Minn.

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BELOW: Freshman Sarah Shearman, outside hitter, slams on an opponent at a home match. The 
volleyball team brought home the 2003 MIAA Championship to Truman State University. The 'Dogs 
advanced to the NCAA Division II Regional Semifinal but were defeated by University of North 
Alabama (Florence), 0-3. They advanced to the national tournament four consecutive years.

Photo by Marc Harman

LEFT: Student coach, Corey Crandall, junior Greg Nurrenbern, senior Merrick Meyer and wrestling 
head coach David Schutter celebrate at the 2004 NCAA Division II National Championships. 
Nurrenbern placed 7th in the 184-pound class at the championships on March 13, 2004. Nurrenbern 
earned all-American status for his efforts on the mat. The Bulldog grappler finished the 2003-2004 
season with a 34-12 record, his second consecutive 30+ win season. Nurrenbern and Meyer 
represented Truman State University at the National Championships in Mankato, Minn. Meyer won 
first place at championships in his class.

Photo by Beth Kelly

LEFT: Junior Christina Winkler leaps over a hurdle during the Truman Open on March 24, 2004. 
Winkler was the only representative at the NCAA Div. II indoor championships, qualifying for the 60-
meter hurdles and the 400-meter dash. She won second-place honors in the 60-meter hurdles, with 
a time of 8.77. Winkler also received the MIAA title in 60-meter hurdles and set a school and meet 
record with a time of 8.68. She also broke a school record with her second-place finish in the 200-
meter dash. Winkler's outstanding season earned her five MIAA Athlete of the Week Awards and 
indoor All-Conference honors

Photo by Danielle Stacy

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'Dogs serve it up
Teams have good season, men advance to Nationals
By Phil Hageman 
Contributing Writer

The Truman State University tennis team knew 2003-2004 had the possibility of being a long and 
difficult season.

The men's team had one senior, Ben Smith, who was sidelined for several matches with 
mononucleosis. The women's team had no seniors but was given a boost by the superb playing of 
junior Abigail Souders. She was named MIAA Women's Tennis Player of the Week in March for her 
six-straight wins in No. 3 singles for the Bulldogs.

Three of Souders' wins came at the Feb. 16 Principia (Ill.) tournament, cited by both Souders and 
Coach Pete Kendall as the highlight of the season for the team.

Kendall handled the coaching duties for both the men's and women's squads and said that the 
teams practiced together outside and also ran and lifted weights together. The men's and women's 
teams played 90 percent of their matches together, making it easier for Kendall to conduct his 
coaching duties. The two teams had developed bonds that extended outside the tennis court 
because they spent so much time together.

"Both teams travel in the same vehicle, practice together and interact socially," Kendall said. "From 
day one, the players are together -- they have a new group to get them accustomed to the 
surroundings."

Kendall compared the social bonds of the tennis team to a fraternity or sorority. In fact, since 
Kendall had taken over as head coach for the University, he had seen three marriages take place 
between his players.

Although the Principia Tournament was a highlight for the team, both the men's and women's 
teams had stayed around .500 and expected the MIAA Conference Tournament to be the true test 
of their abilities. For the men's squad, Southwest Baptist University (Bolivar, Mo.) was the 
conference's top contender. But with Smith back in the spring, having been eased into the lineup 
with doubles play, the team posed a threat in the tournament.

"Ben is having a great year to finish out on despite the mono," sophomore Tyler Wood said. "He is 
the silent leader of our team. He leads by example."

Team members had the main goal of going to the NCAA Division II tournament and thus having a 
shot at the Div. II title. But Souders said a lot of adversity had to be overcome for the team to 
remain focused.

"We were low on numbers -- a few girls dropped out," Souders said. "We have had a real struggle 
coming up with a good doubles lineup. We knew it would be a hard season."

Souders and Kendall were optimistic about the prospects for 2004-2005, owing to a full returning 
roster on the women's squad, the loss of just one senior on the men's squad and great recruits from 
high school teams.

Photo by Kate Anderson

ABOVE: Freshman Hannah Wittmer returns the ball to the other side of the court. The women 
completed their 2003-2004 season at the MIAA tournament April 24, 2004, in Topeka, Kan.

"From day one, the players are together."  -head coach Pete Kendall

Photo by Laura Blakey 

Photo illustration by Katie Kelly

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SCOREBOARD 					M:	W:
MIAA Team Doubles Tournament (St. Joseph, Mo.)	NTR	NTR
Quincy University (Ill.)			8/1	9/0
Truman's Men's Invitational Singles Tournament 	NTR	---
  (Kirksville, Mo.)
Western Illinois University Tournament (Macomb)	---	NTR
Graceland University (Lamoni, Iowa)		1/8	9/0
Western Illinois Univeristy Tournament		NTR	---	
Truman Invitational Singles Tournament		---	NTR
Westminister College (Fulton, Mo.)		9/0	9/0
ITA Regional Tournament (Topeka, Kan.)		NTR	NTR
Central College (Pella, Iowa)			---	4/5
Principia Tournament (Elsah, Ill.)	NTR	NTR
University of Northern Iowa (Cedar Falls)		1/6
Colorado State Universrly-Pueblo	4/5	4/5
Metropolitan State College of Denver (Colo.)	5/2	3/5
Missouri Southern State University (Joplin)	---	1/8
Rockhurst University (Kansas City, Mo.)		1/8	1/8
Quincy University (Ill.)			8/1	9/0
Washburn University				2/7	3/6
Graceland University				8/1	9/0
Winona State University (Minn.)			5/1	---
Minnesota State University-Mankato		---	9/0
Graceland University				---	9/0
Missouri Western State College			---	8/1
Northwest Missouri State University (Maryville)	1/8	2/7
Central College (Pella, Iowa)			7/2	---
Emporia State University (Kan.)			6/3	3/6
Emporia State University MIAA Tournament	5/0	3/5
Southwest Baptist University (Bolivar, Mo.) 	0/5	---
  MIAA Tournament
Southwest Baptist University NCAA Division II 	0/5	---
  Tournament

*NTR=No team results

ABOVE: Junior Steve Jones smashes the ball across the net The men's team finished its 2003-2004 
season with its first trip to the Div. II tournament since 2001.
Photo by Kate Anderson

FRONT ROW: Ben Smith, Ryan Cope, Niklas, Stubbendorff, Brett Taylor, Sean Cooper. SECOND ROW: 
Lisa Shellenberger, Hannah Wittmer, Melissa Dudak, Becky Dinsick, Kristine Grajo, Jessica Bennett, 
Abigail Souders, Erin Sadzewicz. BACK ROW: Steve Jones, Tyler Wood, Brad Martin, Pete Kendall-
head coach.

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Scoreboard

Indoor Track & Field
Cyclone Holiday Classic (Ames, Iowa)	NTR
Bill Hillenbrand Invitational 		NTR
  (Vermillion, S.D.) 	
Iowa Indoor Open (Iowa City)		NTR
Central Missouri Invitational		NTR
  (Warrensburg)  	
Iowa State Open (Ames)			NTR
Mule Relays (Warrensburg, Mo.)		NTR
Baymont Inn/Fazoli's Invitational	4th of 16 teams
  (Joplin, Mo.)	
Knox Invitational (Galesburg, Ill.)	2nd of 11 teams
MIAA Championships (Joplin, Mo.)	3rd of 8 teams
NCAA Division II Championships		T-17th of 42 teams
  (Boston, Mass.)	

Outdoor Track & Field	
Augustana Spring Opener			2nd of 8 teams
  (Rock Island, Ill.)
Truman Open (Kirksville, Mo.)		NTR
Northwest Missouri Invitational		2nd of 8 teams
  (Maryville)	
Division II Challenge (Emporia, Kan.)	6th of 21 teams
Mule Relays (Warrensburg, Mo.)		NTR
Drake Relays (Des Moines, Iowa)		NTR
Simpson Twighlight (Indianola, Iowa)	NTR
Western Illinois Invitational (Macomb)	NTR
MIAA Combined Events (Kirksville, Mo.)	NTR
MIAA Championships (Maryville, Mo.)	3rd of 8 teams
Emporia State University		NTR
  Twighlight Qualifier (Kan.)	
NCAA Division II Championships
  (Walnut, Calif.)
	
*NTR=No team results	

Photo by Danielle Stacy

ABOVE: Junior Christina Winkler clears a hurdle in the Truman Open on March 27, 2004. Winkler 
won the. 100-meter and 400-meter hurdles.

FRONT ROW: Leah Zidon, Candi Jones, Kelsie Goodman, Dani Rawlings, Abbie Smith, Francine 
Schafer. SECOND ROW: Christina Winkler, Sarah Armstrong, Meagan Robertson, Bridgette 
Carpenter. BACK ROW: Pam Bird, Ashley Colon, Amy Bechen, Lainie Bohnsack, Lindee Weese, 
Danielle Grimes, Jacquelyn Faust, Rebecca Charles, Lauren White, Julie Gremaud.

ABOVE: Freshman Bridgette Carpenter hurls a shot put at the Truman Open on March 27, 2004. 
Carpenter placed fourth at the event with her 12.3 meter throw.

Photo by Danielle Stacy 

ABOVE: Senior Leah Zidon runs the 3000-meter run during the Truman Open. Zidon won second in 
her event March 27, 2004.

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'Dogs taste victory
Track team thrives during indoor, outdoor seasons
By Melissa Allen 
Managing Editor

As they cleared the last hurdle and sprinted to the finish, all others fell short of the runner in purple, 
junior Christina Winkler from the women's track team. This happened often in 2003-2004 and again 
as Winkler hurdled toward second place in the 60-meter hurdles at the NCAA Division II Indoor 
Championships.

Winkler was not the only Bulldog to taste victory. The women ran competitively and eventually 
earned third-place honors in both the indoor MIAA Championships and the outdoor MIAA 
Championships.

"I know that there was high expectations to win [indoor] conference again," freshman Amy Bechen 
said.

Head coach John Cochrane had expected some events to qualify for the national meet.

"As a coach, my goal was to try to improve people to the point that, first of all they are more 
competitive in our conference, and number two, that any individuals we have that qualify for the 
national meet, that we get that done," Cochrane said.

The Bulldogs ran in the Iowa Indoor Open (Iowa City), on Jan. 17. Winkler placed second in the 60-
meter hurdles and the 400-meter dash. Third-place finishers were senior Candi Jones in the 400-
meter dash, junior Candice Hoskins in the 800-meter run and sophomore Lainie Bohnsack in the 
high jump.

The 'Dogs picked up speed as the indoor season progressed and earned a third-place team finish in 
the MIAA Championship. Winkler captured the MIAA title in the 60-meter hurdles and set the school 
and meet record with a time of 8.68, broke a school record with a second-place finish in the 200-
meter dash, placed second in the 400-meter dash and was a member of the championship 4x400-
meter relay team along with Jones, Hoskins and senior Sara Jessen. Jones won the MIAA title in the 
600-meter run, breaking her own school record. The 4x800-meter relay team of freshman Lauren 
White, freshman Meagan Robertson, Jones and Hoskins also received first-place honors.

Winkler was the lone representative at the NCAA Div. II Indoor Championships, qualifying in the 60-
meter hurdles and in the 400-meter dash. She took home second-place honors in the 60-meter 
hurdles with a time of 8.77.

The 'Dogs also had high expectations for the outdoor season.

"Christina [Winkler] will probably make it to Nationals ... and there are some other things that could 
make it," Cochrane said. "Sara Jessen made it [in 2003] in the hurdles, and we had a 4x4 that made 
it [in 2003]."

Jones' favorite outdoor meet was the Drake Relays (Des Moines, Iowa).

"My best outdoor meet was the Drake Relays just because it gets so exciting, and I'm from Iowa so 
it's really nice to go back and compete there, and we always run really good," Jones said. "It's kind 
of an opportunity to do team things because it's mostly just relays, so it's one of the ones that 
stands out in my mind."

Several performers proved their value to the team during the season.

"Of the throwers, Danielle [Grimes] did really well," Bechen said. "She didn't perform as well at 
Conference as expected, but she improved greatly and she just really stands out for the throwers."

Winkler, Jones, Hoskins, Jessen and senior Leah Zidon proved their worth with outstanding 
performances throughout the season. Winkler received five MIAA Athlete of the Week awards, and 
Winkler, Jones, Hoskins, Jessen, White, Robertson and sophomore Abbie Smith received indoor All-
Conference honors. Eleven team members received outdoor All-Conference honors.

Photo by Danielle Stacy

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Ahead of the Rest
Tracksters' talent shines through during MIAA season
By Liz Fergus 
Staff Writer

The Truman State University men's track team saw a successful 2003-2004 season, showcasing the 
talents of a few particularly strong runners, one of whom was senior distance runner Alan Heincker.

"Heincker has been running really well," said sophomore distance runner Kurtis Werner. "He's our 
best runner."

Heincker came away from both the indoor and outdoor seasons with several top-three finishes. He 
finished first in the 5,000-meter run both at the Washington University Invitational (St. Louis) and 
the Truman Open. Heincker was also named MIAA Athlete of the Week twice during the indoor 
season. Werner placed ninth at the Truman Open and set a personal record at the Wash U 
Invitational, the second and third meets of the outdoor season. He finished the 1,500-meter run in 
4:14.32, which gave him 18th place. Junior distance runner Erik McFarlane set a personal record 
during the 1,500-meter run in the Truman Open, with a time of 4:19.24, and secured 11th place.

McFarlane noticed significant differences between the indoor and outdoor seasons.

"You don't have to deal with the elements in indoor track," McFarlane said. "The track is a lot 
smaller, [and] it makes it a tighter run."

The men placed well at the Iowa Indoor Open, with 15 members of the team placing in the top-10 
spots.

The Nebraska Invitational only had three men place above 10th, as did the Iowa State Open (Ames) 
and the Mule Relays at Central Missouri State University (Warrensburg). The UNI Dome Open (Cedar 
Falls, Iowa) showed off the skills of junior Walter Washington and sophomores Richard Mayson, Josh 
Mayson and Eli Klimek, all of whom placed two or more times during the meet.

Head coach Ed Schneider said that the team had very good competition at the meets, especially the 
Nebraska Invitational and the UNI Dome Open. The men came in seventh out of eight teams at the 
MIAA Championships (Joplin, Mo.).

"We had to go out there and battle, basically ... [MIAA is] our only real big meet in track," Werner 
said.

Schneider said that the track team had not done as well as they could have during the indoor 
season, part of which was due to several injuries on the team. At least four men were injured, but 
they began to recover in time for the outdoor season to begin.

"We probably didn't run or compete as well as we could have," Schneider said. "We hope to do 
better at the conference outdoor meet."

Some of the goals for the team over the year were to run hard and compete well in the meets, as 
well as to qualify for nationals. Unfortunately, no members of the team advanced in 2004.

"Basically, [we] run hard every meet and try to improve on individual efforts," Werner said. "Just 
kind of go out there and run and see what we can do. It was always our goal for every meet."

"You don't have to deal with elements in indoor track. The track is a lot smaller, [and] it makes it a 
tighter run." -junior Erik McFarlane

FRONT ROW: Steve Porath, Walter Washington, Dan Zwilling, Trey Robinson, Shane Praiswater, 
Kurtis Werner, Aaron Wells. SECOND ROW: Brian McQueary-student assistant coach, Eli Kimek, Kyle 
Torres, Dan Nichols, Eric Wittrock, Chris Elledge, Jason Simpson, Ed Schneider-head coach. BACK 
ROW: James Walton, Blake Oelze, Peter Schaefer, Alan Heinicker, Adam Howell, Richard Mayson.

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ABOVE: Freshman Kurtis Werner and Sophomore Erik McFarlane run in a home meet Wemer 
finished 9th and McFarlane finshed 11th at the event for the men's 1,500-meter ran.

Photo by Danielle Stacy

LEFT: Freshman distance runner Eric Wittrock leaps over a hurdle during a meet. Wittrock placed 
third in the men's 3,000-meter steeplechase at the Truman Open.

BELOW: Freshman distance runner Eli Klimek races toward the finish line during a home meet. 
Klimek finished 4th at the Truman Open in the men's 5,000-meter run.

Photo by Danielle Stacy

Photo by Danielle Stacy

SCOREBOARD
Indoor Track & Field
Iowa Indoor Open (Iowa City)		NTR
Nebraska Invitational (Lincoln)		NTR
Iowa State Open (Ames)			NTR
Mule Relays (Warrensburg, Mo.)		NTR
University of Northern Iowa Dome Open	NTR	
  (Cedar Falls)	
MIAA Championships (Joplin, Mo.) 	7th of 8 teams

Outdoor Track & Field
Augustana Spring Opener			2nd of 7 teams
  (Rock Island, Ill.)
Truman Open (Kirksville, Mo.)		NTR
Washington University Invitational 	NTR
  (St. Louis)	
Division II Challenge (Emporia, Kan.)	19th of 19 teams
Mule Relays (Warrensburg, Mo.)		NTR
Drake Relays (Des Moines, Iowa)		NTR
Southern Illinois University-		NTR
  Edwardsville		
Twighlight Open	
Western Illinois Invitational (Macomb)	NTR
MIAA Decathaon Competition		NTR
  (Kirksville, Mo.)	
MIAA Championships (Maryville, Mo.)	7th of 8 teams
Emporia State University Twighlight (Kan.)
	
*NTR-No Team Results

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Raising the bar
Olympic, power lifting club takes on competitors
By Jessica Lowe 
Sports Editor

The Iron Dogs Power and Olympic Weightlifting Team started three years ago by two determined 
freshmen.

Seniors Zac Cooper and Zach Schluender were those freshmen in 2001, and their determination and 
love of weightlifting created a thriving organization at Truman State University and a respected 
opponent to its competitors.

"Our goal for the last three years has just been to help educate and create a club and organization 
where members can continue to learn about power lifting and Olympic weightlifting and learn about 
the sport," Cooper said. "We want to provide an opportunity to share camaraderie while 
participating in these sports, as well as the opportunity to compete in these sports against other 
colleges across the U.S."

Each year, the Iron Dogs hosted the John Ware Classic. 2004 was no different. Cooper said the event 
was a success.

The Third Annual John Ware Classic had competitors come from out of state to compete in the April 
S event at Pershing Arena on the University's campus.

"It was a great opportunity for those people who came to showcase their abilities and talents and 
particularly gave the Iron Dogs a chance to showcase and prove all of their hardwork that they have 
been working on for the entire year," Cooper said.

The John Ware Classic was not the only venue where the Iron Dogs flexed their muscle. Team 
members also competed in the Double Deuce Open on Nov. 1, 2003.

President of the Iron Dogs, senior Ryan Stewart, placed second in his division at the 2004 
Collegiates/23 and Under Championships on April 17-18, 2004, in Bloomington, Ind. Schluender also 
placed second in his division at the championships.

The men of the Iron Dogs were not the only ones who represented the University. Sophomore 
Elizabeth Swartz placed first in her division.

"[The women] have definitely proven their worth," Cooper said. "They are not only fierce in the 
sport, but also in preparation for all our competitions and executive board."

Senior Erica Lippert was a member of the Iron Dogs for part of the 2003-2004 school year. Lippert 
said she joined because she was an exercise science major and enjoyed the fitness aspect the team 
offered her. She said the women of the Iron Dogs competed the same as all the men of the team.

"It is not any different except for the weight class," Lippert said. "And the obvious differences in the 
female and male body types."

Despite genetic differences, all the Iron Dogs were involved with the sport because of their drive 
and passion for weightlifting.

"My favorite part is how passionate everybody is about it and how much of a team they are," 
Lippert said. "They are really

Photo Submitted

ABOVE: Senior Ryan Stewart chalks his hands before lifting at the 2004 National Collegiates/23 and 
Under Weightlifting Championships in Bloomington, Ind., on April 18, 2004. Stewart was president 
of the Iron Dogs Power and Olympic Weightlifting Team.

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supportive, open minded and laid back."

Cooper agreed that members were passionate about their hobby. He said members lifted for one to 
two hours a day, five days a week and worked as hard as most of the varsity sports' athletes at the 
University.

"Much like rugby and lacrosse and ultimate Frisbee team, the Truman State Iron Dogs exist as a non-
NCAA sanctioned sport, but the individuals that participate in these sports, Iron Dogs included, really 
work as hard as those individuals who participate in the varsity sports at Truman," Cooper said. 
"Although we don't always get the recognition that we deserve, we add something special to the 
campus."

ABOVE: Junior Zach Schluender does a clean lift while training. Schluedner was vice president for the 
Olympic weightlifting members of the Iron Dogs Power and Weightlifting Team.

Photo Submitted

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SCOREBOARD
Merrimack College (North Andover, Mass.) 	6/7 
Southwest Minnesota State University		12/13
  (Marshall)	
South Dakota State University (Brookings)	3/12
Southern New Hampshire University		6/14
  (Manchester)	
University of South Dakota (Vermillion)		6/11-1/5
Bloomsburg University (Penn.)			0/1-0/2
Emporia State University (Kan.)			1/5-6/11
Washburn University (Topeka, Kan.)		1/6-9/6
Emporia State University			6/1-6/9
Northwest Missouri State University		4/5-0/2
  (Maryville)	
Quincy University (Ill.)			1/21
Washburn University				3/8-5/1
Pittsburg State University (Kan.)		3/6-11 /3
Pittsburg State University			3/5
Central Methodist College (Fayette, Mo.)	6/7-4/7
Iowa Wesleyan College (Mount Pleasant, Iowa)	2/5-4/6
Missouri Western State College (St. Joseph)	4/8-0/10
Southwest Baptist University (Bolivar, Mo.)	6/2
Southwest Baptist University			8/5-6/5
Central Missouri State University		3/13-1/15
  (Warrensburg)	
Northwest Missouri State University		5/121/4
University of Missouri-Rolla			2/11
University of Missouri-Rolla			3/11 -9/10
Graceland University (Lamoni, Iowa)		4/8-2/6
Missouri Southern State University (Joplin)	5/2- 0/6
Missouri Western State College			6/5-2/3

Photo by Danielle Stacy

ABOVE: Sophomore catcher Andrew Pitts takes control behind the plate during a game against 
Central Methodist College (Fayette, Mo.) on April 8, 2004. The men lost two games, 6-7 and 4-7, 
during a double-header.

Photo by Danielle Stacy

ABOVE: Sophomore catcher Mike Arway takes a swing during a match against Central Methodist 
College (Fayette, Mo.). Junior pitcher Coley Lewis and senior center fielder Brad Miller received 
second team academic All-district honors in May 2004.

Photo by Danielle Stacy

RIGHT: Freshman shortstop Travis Freeman takes a lead from first base while Quincy University's 
(Ill.) Hawks Jamie Simmons watches for a pitch. The 'Dogs lost 1-21 against Quincy. The team won 
only 9 of 44 games during the 2004 season.

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Pitching it put
'Dogs face tough opponents, have losing season 
By Brandi Moeller 
People Editor

It was a tie ball game in the bottom of the ninth against Pittsburgh State Univeristy (Kan.), and 
sophomore Josh Rubin made a throw from the outfield as the base runner headed for home. 
Sophomore catcher Mike Arway made the catch and flipped it to sophomore pitcher Dan Hillen at 
home plate for the out. Unfortunately, the Bulldogs continued into 10 innings and lost to Pittsburgh 
State. However, the effort and dedication demonstrated in that play continued throughout the 
season. The team finished with a 10-36 overall mark.

"Our effort is there, and we're working hard," head coach Lawrence Scully said. "It's just doing it 
every time out. We need more consistency. The consistency is the difference between a team that's 
below 500 and a team that's successful."

Many of the team's games ended with a margin of one, two or three runs.

"We struggle with getting hits when runners are on base," sophomore second baseman Adam Davis 
said. "We've been playing a lot of close games, and if we could have driven in a couple more guys, 
we would have won." 

The goal for the season was to perform better in conference play than in the previous seasons. They 
accomplished this goal and finished with a 10-20 conference record, the second-best in school 
history.

"We're playing pretty well in most of the conference games we've had," senior center fielder Brad 
Miller said. "We just seem to get close and not win."

The team struggled finishing games with wins.

"We're playing competitive," Davis said. "we've been getting good pitching and hitting, but we 
haven't been winning as much as we'd like to."

Starting pitching and base running were key factors in the team's performance.

"Our starting pitching is solid every game, and we have speed on the bases," Davis said.

Scully agreed about the quality of the starting pitching but was looking for something extra.

"Starting pitching has been very strong," Scully said. "They just need to be more consistent.

"Senior Brant Kraner, one of our best starting pitchers, broke the career strikeout record for 
Truman," Miller said.

Starting pitching not only helped the team in the statistics, but it also appeared in the players' 
attitudes.

"Starting pitching gives you better confidence," Miller said. "If you feel that you've got a pitcher that 
can go out there and keep a team to three to four fewer runs, it just brings a lot of confidence."

The athletes' attitudes played a role throughout the season.

"Our seniors set good examples for us to maintain good attitudes throughout the season," Davis 
said.

The team demonstrated great work ethic and dedication.

"Their attitude is, 'let's do whatever we have to do to win,"' Scully said. "'Let's get this job done and 
turn it around.' It's been fun working with this group of guys because I go home knowing that we all 
did everything we could."

FRONT ROW: Matt Kupferle, Adam Davis, Andy Vandepopulier, John Sheehan, Pat Wilmes, Brad 
Miller, Jamie Wolf, Ben Burkemper, Zach Cox. SECOND ROW: Matt Maxfield, Brian James, Coley 
Lewis, Josh Rubin, Tony Jenkins, Jacob Scheer, Travis Freeman, Brant Kraner, Andrew Pitts. BACK 
ROW: David Pifkulic-student trainer, Colin Spillenkothen, Scott Gaines, Jon Peckron, Patrick Hardin, 
Denny Foster, Mike Arway, Dan Hillen, Tom Kammerer, Ryan Pias, Lawrance Scully-head coach.

ABOVE: Photo by Danielle Stacy Photo illustration by Katie Kelly

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Winning streak
Team barrels through regular season straight to title
By Chelsey Ilten 
Features Editor

The softball team struck it big during the 2004 season with a record of 44 and 12. High levels of 
ability, combined with mental determination, provided what it took to make the season a successful 
one.

The team took its season match-ups one game at a time, trying to reach the physical and mental 
goals outlined at the beginning of the season. These included going undefeated at home, acquiring 
40 wins, being up and energetic for every game, and the ultimate goal -- nationals. The women set 
their sights on their goal, believed they could make it and succeeded.

"Player for player, we are one of the most talented teams in the country," head coach Lacey Schanz 
said. "We have five seniors that I wouldn't trade for anybody that we've played against."

The team went one step at a time along the trail it followed to achieve success.

"We just need to keep getting better. We started off really well, and now we need to keep building 
on that and not settle for what we've done," junior third baseman Amanda Holland said. "We need 
to keep getting better every game, every week."

The team worked on conditioning, lifted weights and had practices in the fall to prepare. Team 
members also worked on their own over the summer and during winter break, many playing in 
slow-pitch softball leagues. Schanz said that halfway through the season, practices often begin to 
get repetitive, but she worked to prevent that from happening by having each team member write 
down three things they wanted to work on at practice before the next game. This individualized 
approach allowed for each player to have input and continue to work on the skills they thought 
needed the most improvement.

These individuals found their leadership in the coaching staff and from the seniors. No team 
captains had been voted on for the season because they were seen as unnecessary to the tight-knit 
team.

"Everyone's their own leader and own captain in a way," senior first baseman Leann Paul said. "We 
all help each other out."

The closeness of the team and outstanding ability of all of the members was a large part of the 
team's ability to win.

"The whole team stands out together," senior shortstop Elizabeth Economon said. "Everybody 
together makes the winning possible."

Certain individuals, however, did end up standing out while remaining team players. Eight players 
were named to the All-MIAA team with Economon, sophomore Loni Wedemeier and junior 
Stephanie Cepicky being named to the first-team.

As a team, it set records in runs, hits, homeruns, total bases, RBIs, total games won, batting average 
and slugging percentage. This combined got the team its second-straight MIAA regular season title 
and a No.l seed in the MIAA postseason tournament. It also earned an at-large bid into the NCAA 
Tournament with a No.3 seed. This was the 'Dogs' sixth straight appearance. They lost to St. Cloud 
State University (Minn.), but the loss to Emporia State (Kan.) eliminated them from the tournament.

The team performed well throughout the season, and Schanz said that if the team had a weakness, 
it was only mental. The players knew how good they were, and if they did not perform perfectly, it 
would sometimes throw them off. Schanz did not believe a physical weakness existed.

"We hit, we run, we field, we pitch," Schanz said. "That's what it takes."

Photo by Danielle Stacy

ABOVE: The Bulldogs played in a double-header against Northwest Missouri State University 
(Maryville) on April 22, 2004. The team beat Northwest in both games, 6-0 and 2-1.

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ABOVE: Sophomore pitcher Loni Wedemeier winds up for a pitch. Wedemeier was named the 
Wilson/ MIAA Softball Hitter of the Week on March 16, 2004.

Photo by Danielle Stacy

FRONT ROW: Holly Kessler, Courtney Strubel, Kelly Walsma, Janet Bembnister, Nikki Mayer, Gina 
Walsh. SECOND ROW: Katy Mueller, Krystl Brown, Leann Paul, Breanna Wonderly, Stephanie 
Cepicky, Elizabeth Economon, Cubby Swift-student trainer. BACK ROW: Lacey Schanz-head coach, 
Loni Wedemeier, Natalie Soltys, Amanda Holland, Suzanne Mucahy, Hailey Lawyer, Shelby Ortwerth-
student assistant coach.

Photo illustration by Katie Kelly

SCOREBOARD
Delta State University (Cleveland, Miss.)	6/5
University of Central Arkansas (Conwayl)	4/3
Christian Brothers University			4/1
  (South Memphis, Tenn.)	
Ouchita Baptist University			11/0	
  (Arkadelphia, Ark.)	
Henderson State University			3/4
Columbia College (Mo.)				2/4-5/4
East Stroudsburg University (Penn.)		8/0
West Virginia Wesleyan College (Buckhannon)	13/2
Ferris State University (Big Rapids, Mich.)	8/1
Bloomfield College (NJ)				12/0
Kutztown University (Penn.)			4/2
South Dakota State University (Brookings)	5/3
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania		1/0
Southern New Hampshire University	
  (Manchester)					5/1
University of Indianpolis (Ind.)		1/0
Merrimack College (North Andover, Mass.)	7/1
South Dakota State University			11/2
Minnesota State University-Mankato		6/5
South Dakota State University			3/0
Wayne State College (Neb.)			5/2
Concordia University-St. Paul (Minn.)		2/0
University of South Dakota (Vermillion)		7/1
Central Missouri State University		2/1-0/3
  (Warrensburg)					
Lincoln University (Jefferson City, Mo.)	4/3-4/3
University of Missouri-Rolla			1/2-2/3
Southwest Baptist University (Bolivar, Mo.)	2/0-5/0
Pittsburg State University (Kan.)		10/5-8/0
Missouri Southern State University (Joplin)	9/1 -5/0
Missouri Western State College (St. Joseph)	1/0-1/0
University of Missouri-St. Louis		9/1-8/2
Emporia State University			0/2-7/6
Washburn University (Topeka, Kan.)		2/0-11/3
Northwest Missouri State University		6/0-2/1
  (Maryville)	
South Dakota State University			9/1
St. Cloud State University (Minn.)		2/1
Minnesota State University-Mankato		9/5
University of Nebraska-Omaha			1/4
Augustana College (Sioux Falls)	MIAA		0/5
  Tournament	
Washburn University (Topeka, Kan.)		6/5
Central Missouri State University		2/4
Pittsburg State University (Kan.)		6/7
Concordia University-St. Paul (Minn.)		1/0
St. Cloud State University			3/5
Emporia State					0/4

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Athletes honored
Hall of Fame gives athletes rightful place in history
By Melissa Dondlinger 
Contributing Writer

Although the Truman State University Athletics Hall of Fame did not have a physical location, it still 
played an important role in recognizing former Bulldog athletes.

Ed Schneider, men's cross country and track head coach, was one of the 192 members of the hall.

"I felt very honored to be accepted among those other members ... I always looked up to those 
individuals," Schneider said. "To be considered in that group -- that was a real honor."

Schneider was a cross-country and track athlete at the University in the early 1960s. He received 
several All-American honors and won the NCAA College Division individual cross-country 
championship in 1964, according to the Athletics Hall of Fame Web site.

Schneider more than met the requirements for induction into the hall, which Melissa Ware, director 
of athletics media relations, said could include being All-American, All-Conference or placing in the 
national championships. She said the nominee also had to have earned this eligibility at least 10 
years prior to induction.

Not only had Schneider received the honor of being inducted into the hall, but he also had the 
privilege to serve on the Hall of Fame selection committee for about 10 years.

"It's been a real honor to be on the board," Schneider said. "It's been a real fine experience working 
with former hall of fame athletes."

Schneider said selecting inductees was often a difficult process. After the board solicited 
nominations from former University athletes, it had to review all the submission and choose a 
maximum of five people. He said comparing such varying sports as track and football, along with 
their various methods of measuring achievement, could make the decision difficult.

In celebration of the new inductees, the athletics department hosted a ceremony and banquet in 
their honor each year, Ware said.

Schneider said the induction ceremonies he had attended had been meaningful to him, and it was 
not uncommon for inductees to get emotional when they were inducted.

"I always come away feeling a little more excited and* enthusiastic about the athletics program and 
how it's affected [athletes'] lives since graduation -- and how much appreciation they have for the 
University, their teachers and their coaches," Schneider said

The ceremony in 2003 was equally memorable but was handled a little differently, Ware said.

"For the first time ever this year ... we held it in conjunction with homecoming and combined it with 
the alumni friends celebration banquet," Ware said. "It worked out really well, and all the inductees 
really liked it. They were in the parade and were really involved in the homecoming activities."

Ware said that the 2003 celebration banquet was so successful that they would continue to 
combine it with homecoming activities.

The 2003 induction class included Don Allbritton, Bob Atherton, Bill Bowles, Eric Holm and Stacey 
Schroeder. Ware said the number of women inducted in the hall was increasing, but still low, 
because women's sports were not introduced to the University until 1972. The first woman to be 
inducted was Carol Enfield in 1992.

Schneider said he was excited to see current outstanding female athletes inducted into the hall of 
fame in following years. He said he expected several female inductees from sports such as 
swimming and softball, which had been excelling in recent years.

Schneider said he would like to see these people honored in an actual Hall of Fame display on 
campus, although lack of space and funding made that difficult.

The University only recognized Hall of Fame members on the University athletics Web page because 
of space limitations.

Sara Hatcher was on the women's swim team from 1999-2003 and was a likely candidate to be 
inducted into the hall of fame. She said it would mean a lot to he to be an inductee.

"It would be an honor," Hatcher said. "Most athletes don't do it for the recognition, so I just feel like 
any recognition is a plus."

Hatcher said it would be nice to have a physical location so more people would know more about it 

"It seems like more people look online for that kind of stuff than walk around campus," Hatcher 
said. "But it would be nice to have at least a list of people or something."

Whether inductees had their names on a wall or not, they would be able to carry the honor of being 
a permanent member of the University Hall of Fame for the rest of their lives.

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GOLF BALL PHOTO BY LAURA BLAKEY
TENNIS BALL PHOTO BY LAURA BLAKEY
SOFTBALL PHOTO BY DANIELLE STACY
BASEBALL PHOTO BY DANIELLE STACY
BASKETBALL PHOTO BY LAURA BLAKEY
PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY JESSICA LOWE

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Celebrities and political officials alike stood | out during the 2003-2004 year. From news spots 
crowded with the latest on Martha Stewart and Michael Jackson to the daily derogatory 
announcements sponsored by presidential candidates George W. Bush and John Kerry, their 
presence in the American world would not go unnoticed.

The same was true for the still ongoing war in Iraq. The American people lived to tune in and view 
the drama, to debate the issues brought up in political attacks, and to state their case on whether 
Bush had the right to remain at war.

National news impacted students' daily lives. The breaking stories would never be forgotton, 
whether experienced first-hand or read in the 3 weekly paper. Instead, through these pages, the 
events would remain amplified.

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Iraq War aftermath
rages, claims lives
By Chelsey Ilten 
Features Editor

U.S. military occupation in Iraq continued in 2003-2004 despite attacks on forces and the lack of 
evidence of any weapons of mass destruction.

June 30, 2004, marked the hand-over of power back to the Iraqi people, but a great debate ensued 
over the election process. The U.S.-led coalition in Iraq bowed to Shia Muslim pressure to hold direct 
elections during summer 2004 prior to the hand-over. The United States previously believed they 
had insufficient time to organize the election, and that it should have been postponed until the 
following year.

While soldiers worked to keep political peace in Iraq and rebuild, attacks in forces continued. A huge 
C-5 plane carrying 63 people barely made it back to Baghdad in January after one of its engines 
exploded. Additionally, a DHL cargo place was struck in November and a C-17 transport plane in 
December were both struck by missiles. These serious attacks were added to multiple helicopter 
accidents that occurred from ground attacks.

A special bomb task force was implemented to help lessen the number and severity of attacks. It 
produced detection equipment that could jam radio frequencies used to remotely detonate the 
improvised explosive devices frequently used in attacks. The team also examined forensic evidence 
after attacks to learn more about how the bombs were put together.

Besides a threat from enemy forces still in Iraq, U.S. soldiers also had to deal with former Iraqi 
conscripts from Saddam Hussein's army. The U.S. administration had disbanded the country's army 
in May 2003, leaving 440,000 conscripts unemployed. The Coalition Provisional Authority had 
promised these soldiers a one-time $40 payment, though 120,000 were not paid by the deadline, 
causing the soldiers to protest in October.

Keeping the peace was only half of the soldiers mission while in Iraq, however. A search for weapons 
of mass destruction was also taking place, though U.S. weapons inspectors failed to find any.

President George W. Bush continued to defend his decision to go to war and remain in Iraq despite 
statements from the former chief weapons inspector David Kay that said he had concluded Iraq had 
no such weapons.

ABOVE: President Bush holds up a turkey platter for U.S. troops at Baghdad International Airport on 
Thanksgiving. Bush made a surprise visit to the Airport.

ABOVE: Allies capture former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein on Dec. 14, 2003, eight months after the 
fall of Baghdad.

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ABOVE: U.S. Army Spc. Charlie Wesley of the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment looks at a line of 15 
rifles and helmets remembering the 15 soldiers killed Nov. 3, 2003. The soldiers' helicopter went 
down in Fallujah, Iraq.

Photos by Associated Press

Allies discover Saddam, sons
By Loretta Palmer 
Staff Writer

For nearly 24 years Saddam Hussein ruled Iraq and eluded United States officials. All aspects of Iraq 
revolved around the dictation of Hussein and his followers, including his sons Uday and Qusay 
Hussein. President George W. Bush's administration focused on bringing freedom to the Iraqis by 
overthrowing the Hussein government.

The first cornerstone of this project was accomplished when Uday and Qusay were killed on July 22, 
2003, in Mosul. U.S. commanders received information on the location of Uday and Qusay from an 
Iraqi informant the previous night. When U.S. soldiers attempted to detain them, they resisted and a 
gunfight resulted, killing them both. The brothers had power in the country, and Qusay was said to 
be the successor to Saddam.

With Saddam still in power and weapons of mass destruction possibly in Iraq, the coalition forces 
focused on his capture. The First Brigade Combat team of the Fourth Infantry Division captured 
Saddam on Dec. 13, 2003. He was found in a narrow, dark hole beneath a two-room mud shack on a 
sheep farm in the city of Adwar. Saddam was alone and offered no resistance. The capture was 
based on intelligence gathered from the interrogation of Saddam's former bodyguards and family 
members. Two AK 47 rifles and $750,000 were found in the hole. DNA tests confirmed the identity 
of Saddam.

Saddam entered into the custody of the U.S. government. He faced trial in an Iraqi court for crimes 
against humanity, war crimes and genocide.

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Schwartzenneger wins California
By Jenna Keeven 
Staff Writer

Oct. 7, 2003, California voters went to the polls to vote on whether Governor Gray Davis should be 
recalled.

The Republicans pushed for the recall because the economy was weak with a $38 billion budget 
deficit since Davis had been in office. Citizens believed that Davis hid the truth about the problem of 
the state during his re-election campaign. On the recall ballot, other candidates were listed that, if 
recalled from office, would take Davis's place and finish out his remaining 3 years as governor of 
California.

The top-five candidates running against Davis debated Sept. 3 and included: Independent Arianna 
Huffington, Democratic Lieutenant Governor Cruz Bustamente, Green Party candidate Peter 
Camejo, and Republicans Tom McClintock, also a state senator, and Peter Ueberroth, who was a 
former baseball commissioner. Bustamente opposed the recall, but decided to run for governor in 
case Davis was recalled. He stated that he was not running against Davis. Not present at the debate 
was famous actor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, also a Republican. However, Schwarzenegger appeared 
at a debate Sept. 24 and had appeared earlier at a rally in Long Beach, Calif. A total of 135 
candidates ran for governor and all names appeared on the Oct. 7 recall ballot.

In the end, Schwarzenegger won with a 54-48 percentage vote. Davis became the second governor 
in United States history to be recalled from office. The other governor was North Dakota Governor 
Lynn J. Frazier in 1921. By electing Schwarzenegger as governor of California, it caused the nation's 
four most populous states (California, Florida, New York and Texas) to all have Republican 
governors.

Schwarzenegger formed a 10-step plan called "Let's Bring California Back: 100-Day Agenda to Turn 
California Around." It included steps such as repealing Davis' tripling of car tax, launching an audit of 
the state budget, and submitting a 2004-2005 budget that would close the deficit and restructure 
the inherited debt.

Schwarzenegger assumed office Nov. 17,2003. The famous "Terminator" actor became the 38th 
governor of California.

ABOVE: Amid  admirers, Arnold Schwarzenegger talks with reporters after a speech. 
Schwarzenegger took his campaign for governor of California to California State University (Long 
Beach) on Sept 3, 2003.

LEFT: Democratic candidate, U.S. Sen. John Edwards, meets with reporters on his chartered plane 
March 2, 2004, as he departs Atlanta, Ga. Edwards was flying to his home in Raleigh, N.C.

September 2003 
September 2003
November 2003

RIGHT: Democratic canidate, Vermont Gov. Howard Dean, addresses supporters.  Dean did not win a 
single primary or caucus and announced his decision to stop campaignin Feb. 18, 2014.

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Campaigns take hold
Iowa Caucus-January 19, 2004
"Super Tuesday" Primaries-March 2, 2004
New Hampshire Primary-January 27, 2004
Kansas Caucus-March 13, 2004
Missouri Primary-February 3, 2004
Illinois Primary-March 16, 2004
January 2004
February 2004
March 2004
Presedential race continues
By Loretta Palmer 
Staff Writer

A plethora of Democratic candidates started the presidential race. However, after all the primaries 
were finished, one remained to take on republican candidate George W. Bush in the 2004 
presidential election.

Democrats Wesley Clark, Howard Dean, John Edwards, Dick Gephardt, Bob Graham, Dennis 
Kucinich, Joseph Lieberman, AI Sharpton, Carol Moseley Braun and John Kerry all entered the race. 
Graham and Braun both dropped out of the race before primaries began. Jan. 19, Kerry finished 
ahead of Edwards and Dean in the Iowa primary. Gephardt finished a distant fourth and ended his 
race for the White House the next day. Kerry then went on to win primaries in New Hampshire, 
Arizona, Delaware, Missouri, New Mexico and North Dakota, while Clark took Oklahoma, and 
Edwards won South Carolina. After poor showings in all of these states, Lieberman dropped out, 
followed by Clark on Feb. 11 and Dean on Feb. 18. Super Tuesday,
March 2, was a banner day for Kerry when he won nine out of the 10 available states. Edwards left 
the race a day afterward, followed by Sharpton on March 15. By the second week in March, Kucinich 
had only 23 delegates, leaving Kerry as the obvious Democratic nominee with 2,162 delegates.

Bush supported a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage and opposed gay adoption 
and hate crime legislation. Bush pushed to increase military spending by 4.2 percent. He called for 
reducing prescription drug costs for low-income patients and adding drug benefits to Medicare. 
Bush also supported the following: opening refuge for gas and oil exploration, the Patriot Act, the 
war on terrorism, and the death penalty. Bush planned to reduce the deficit by holding spending 
increases to 4 percent and signed two tax cut bills during his first term in office.

Kerry was against same-sex marriage, but backed benefits for same-sex couples and supported 
adoption by same-sex couples. Kerry wanted to expand federal hate-crime legislation, increase the 
size of the army, was opposed to oil exploration in Arctic refuge, supported patients suing HMOs, 
backed letting the Patriot Act expire without congressional approval, supported abortion and 
opposed the death penalty. Kerry also supported the war on terrorism, but he believed Bush misled 
the nation concerning weapons of mass destruction.

ABOVE: President Bush smiles as the audience aplauses during his State of the Union Speech on Jan. 
20, 2004 in Washington, D.C.

ABOVE: Presidential hopeful, Sen. John Kerry, celebrates on the stage at his campaign party in Des 
Moines, Iowa, on Jan. 19, 2004.

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ABOVE: A Spanish railway worker cleans up debris from a destroyed train at Madrid's Atocha railway 
station. Explosions rocked three stations in Spain's worst terrorist attack ever.
Photo by Associated Press

Scott Peterson trial continues
Laci Petterson murderer still unknown
By Katie Kelly
Staff Writer

Twenty-seven-year-old Laci Peterson disappeared from her home in Modesto, Calif, on Dec. 24, 
2002. She was eight-months pregnant with a son that she and her husband Scott had decided to 
name Connor.

Scott said that he had gone fishing early Christmas Eve morning, and Laci was missing when he 
returned that day. Scott said Laci told him that she planned to take the dog for a walk. A neighbor 
recalled seeing the dog running around and dragging its leash.

On the night Scott discovered that Laci was missing, he went to a house across the street and asked 
the neighbors if they had seen Laci. He told them he had been golfing all day and had just returned, 
which was contrary to what Scott told the police. A search effort began immediately following the 
reported disappearance, and Scott's car and boat were impounded for investigation.

Within weeks, Scott became a subject of suspicion but was never classified as a suspect. After focus 
turned to Scott, Amber Frey, Scott's mistress, came forward and reported that she and Scott had 
been having an affair within the weeks before Laci's disappearance.

In the days of April 13-14, 2003, two bodies were found washed-up on shore of the San Francisco 
Bay in a town 80 miles northwest of the Peterson's home.

The first body was that of a full-term baby boy and the second was an adult female. They were 
found about a mile away from each other and two miles from the marina that Scott said he had 
been fishing from during the day of Laci's disappearance.

After serious examination and DNA tests, investigators confirmed the bodies to be Laci's and her 
son's. Later that day, Scott was arrested.

Scott Peterson, who pled not guilty, faced his trial in late 2004, where if convicted of the double 
homicide, he would most likely receive the death penalty.

ABOVE: Scott Peterson and defense attorney Kirk McAllister stand in court in Modesto, Calif., 
Oct. 24, 2003.

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Spain gains new prime minister
By Peggy Amor 
Advertising/Marketing Manager

ABOVE: Part of a crowd of tens of thousands of people fill the central Cibeles square and the main 
Gran Via street in Madrid on March 22, 2004, to protest against the bomb attacks on trains in 
Madrid.
photo by associated press

On March 11, 2004, a commuter train was bombed in Madrid, killing over 200 and injuring 1,500 
others. This happened just days before Spain conducted its general election, including the office of 
prime minister.

The attack was called the worst terrorist attack since the Sept. 11, 2001, attack on U.S. soil. The train 
was struck with 10 bombs during the morning rush hour.

An Al-Qaida military spokesperson released a statement claiming responsibility for the attack, citing 
the reason for the attack as punishment for Spain's involvement in the war in Iraq. Within a week, 
five men had been arrested, three Moroccans and two Indians, and one of the men was linked to a 
suspected al-Qaida leader in Spain.

Three days later, Jose-Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, leader of the Socialist Workers Party won. The 
election was an upset that many analysts contributed solely to Al-Qaida.

Much of Spain's population protested against entering the war on terror in Iraq without backing 
from the United Nations, but Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar still sent troops to support the U.S.-
led effort.

Much of Zapatero's campaign focused on bringing home the troops and working to protect Spain 
from terrorist threats, which many feared would occur if they supported the war. The attack just 
days before the election fulfilled many Spaniards' fears.

Early polls had shown the Popular Party staying in power, but after the attack, the election went to 
the socialists. The election brought a 76 percent turnout to the polls. The 2001 presidential election 
in the United States had only 51 percent of eligible voters vote.

RIGHT: A crowd marches during a peace protest in Barcelona, Spain, on March 12, 2004.

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Millions left in dark
Mass power-outages plague Northeast
By Emily Randall 
Staff Writer

A massive power outage struck the northeastern United States at 4:10 p.m., just as the afternoon 
rush was beginning August 14, 2003. Millions of people in cities including New York, Cleveland, 
Detroit, Toronto and Ottawa remained without electricity.

The fault was suspected to be a technological mishap in New York power plant Con Edison.

Effects of the outage included stopped trains and thousands of people trapped in subways and 
elevators for hours. Traffic stalled due to traffic lights without power. The water supply, which was 
distributed through electric pumps, also stopped in places. Airports experienced delays, the Internet 
slowed, and the New York Stock Exchange shut down temporarily.

People covered the New York City streets, where thousands of commuters made their way to ferries 
on foot, trying to get home. Witnesses said it was like a mass exodus out of the city.

While panic, looting and violence had been issues in previous blackouts, many noted the way people 
remained calm and helpful, especially after hearing early reports that the incident was not terrorist-
related. Traffic ran fairly smoothly with police and citizens alike aiding in directing it.

President George W. Bush noted that America was more organized on this day then ever before and 
responded well.

Michael Bloomberg, New York City mayor, reported that no criminal acts had occurred. He 
recommended that people stay in their homes with the windows open and drink plenty of water, 
which was not contaminated in any way. Life was basically back to normal by Saturday, three days 
later.

Considered remarkable for its size, the heat of the day and the levelheaded manner of those 
affected, the blackout was the first of its stature in nearly seven years.

As Bloomberg and others noted, the day would forever be remembered. Many asked the question, 
"Where were you when the lights went out?"

ABOVE: Cars try to navigate their way through New York City during a blackout that hit U.S. cities 
Aug. 14, 2003.  The blackouts closed nine nuclear power plants and stranded hundreds of people in 
subways. 
photos by assoicated press

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Fires heat up California
By Karen Schwartztrauber 
Staff Writer

Wildfires blazed over California in October 2003, consuming homes and acres of land and claiming 
many lives.

The fires covered more than 500 square miles in all, about half the size of Rhode Island. The infernos 
followed a hot, dry summer and spread in large part due to the Santa Ana Winds. These winds were 
a phenomenon that carried dry, desert air to the west coast. Firefighters desperately tried to hold 
back the advance of blazes moving from hillsides into the fringes of suburbia. One wildfire grew to at 
least 10,000 acres in just six hours.

Conditions were far worse than what many would have expected. Some of the wind conditions and 
fire behavior patterns were unlikeanything experienced before. Many firefighters said that if it were 
not for the helicopters, the fires might have burned longer. With a water supply shortage on the 
ground, the helicopters were able to help extinguish the fires by dropping up to 2,000 gallons of 
water at a time from the air.

Residents of the fire-consumed towns had to evacuate their homes and find refuge in temporary 
shelters. Thousands remained homeless for months.

The fires con-sumed over 600,000 acres of southern California, destroyed more than 1,900 homes 
and claimed the lives of 16 people in the end.

BELOW: U.S. Forest Service firefighter Brian Theler battles a cedar fire in Descanso, Calif. The fire 
was one of 10 that plagued southern California.

NASA explores Mars
Rovers search for signs of previous life
By Karen Schwartztrauber 
Staff Writer

NASA launched two new rovers in summer 2003, continuing the hope to find evidence of water on 
Mars.

The $400 million crafts, Spirit and Opportunity, landed on Mars three weeks apart during January 
2004. The two robot geologists spent the year testing rocks and soils looking for signs of whether 
the landing-site areas ever had environments suitable for sustaining life.

The robots were capable of movement similar to a human's with the help of their robotic arms with 
elbows and wrists. Each of the rovers were equipped with eight cameras that provided stunning 
panoramas of the Martian surface.

The landings were fairly smooth, but the mission had its share of problems. Spirit began to 
malfunction not long after its landing. It ceased communicating with Earth other than to spew 
gibberish or beeps, acknowledging commands sent to it.
NASA was, however, able to fix this problem. Engineers brought stability to the rover by disabling its 
flash memory, which is similar to the memory digital cameras use to store pictures.

This mission turned out to be significant in Mars exploration history.

BELOW: The Mars Exploration Rover Spirit shows a panoramic view of Mars from its navigation 
camera. The picture is from the left stereo camera, which NASA released Jan. 6, 2004.

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Jackson faces criminal charge

By Peggy Amor
Advertising/Marketing Manager

Michael Jackson found himself in the spotlight again in 2003 with the release of his "Number One's" 
album the same day he received child molestation allegations.

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff s Department began the investigation by searching Jackson's 
Neverland Ranch while he was filming a music video in Las Vegas.

Official charges were filed Dec. 29, 2003. They included phrases such as "lewd acts," "substantial 
sexual conduct" and "supplying intoxicating agents," all with a boy under age 14.

Initial reactions from many were that this was just another charge by people out to get money from 
Jackson. In 1993, a similar case was brought and settled out of court for several million dollars. The 
settlement did not include Jackson's admission of guilt.

On Jan. 18, 2004, Jackson plead not guilty to seven felony counts in the Santa Barbara Superior 
Court. After entering his plea, Jackson was met outside the courthouse by throngs of fans 
supporting him. Many had traveled hundreds of miles to stand outside with picket signs proclaiming 
Jackson's innocence.

Jackson invited all his supporters to visit his home that afternoon.

Many loyal fans stood by Jackson, while others waited to see what the court ruled.

ABOVE: Martha Stewart and her lawyer John Tigue leave U.S. District Court in New York. Millions of 
viewers lost confidence in her, but Stewart defended her innocence.

ABOVE: Michael Jackson, exits a Santa Barbara, Calif. county jail after being! booked with child 
molestation charges Nov. 20, 2003.]

Stewart loses

By Chelsey Ilten 
Features Editor

Homemaking queen Martha Stewart was facing a recipe for disaster in 2004. Stewart was found 
guilty March 5, 2004, of conspiracy, obstruction of justice and two counts of making false 
statements.

Stewart was put on trial after she sold nearly 4,000 shares of ImClone stock on December 27, 2001, 
rather than trading the next day when the stock tumbled after the government rejected the biotech 
company's application for an experimental cancer drug. She avoided losing $51,000 by making the 
early trade. Prosecutors said Stewart made the trade after she received a tip. Stewart said she made 
an arrangement to sell the stock when it dropped to $60.

Stewart faced up to five years in prison and $250,000 in fines for each of her four counts. Experts 
said it was unlikely Stewart would serve more than one to two years of actual prison time. Her 
sentencing was scheduled for June 17.

Three days after the guilty verdict, Stewart resigned from her position as chief creative officer of the 
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. board. Since Stewart had been tied to the ImClone trading 
scandal, her multimedia company saw stocks plummet 40 percent. Also after the ruling, Viacom 
dropped "Martha Stewart Living," her syndicated TV show.

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LEFT: Jerry Brensinger, of the Panhandle Health District, in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho, posts a message 
about flu vaccine availability. Avian influenza was confirmed in over 10 nations.

Bird Flu strikes U.S. produce

By Chelsey Ilten
Features Editor

Another viral scare swept the world in 2003-2004 as flocks of poultry were destroyed in an attempt 
to stop the spread of avian influenza, more commonly known as the bird flu.

The disease occurred worldwide. Multiple strains existed and resulted in varying symptoms that 
went from minor to severe. The most deadly of the strains was considered "highly pathogenic" and 
could cause epidemics in flocks of birds that occurred quickly and with a high mortality rate. The 
birds that did survive continued to excrete the virus for 10 days, furthering the spread of the 
disease.

Live bird markets in Asia played a major role in the spread of the disease because of the contact 
between different types of birds that occurred. Poultry farmers in Asia were forced to kill tens of 
millions of birds that had possibly been exposed. Fears of an economic slump due to the disease and 
destruction of the birds were high, but analysts at global bank HSBC said only "modest losses" would 
result.

The disease also affected the United States. The European Union banned imports of U.S. poultry for 
one month after the flu was discovered in Texas. Parts of Asia also put a ban on U.S. poultry 
temporarily after cases were found in Delaware.

One of the main concerns about avian influenza was that it was in the family of type A influenza. 
These have the ability to mutate quickly and swap genetic materials to merge. The merging can 
result in highly lethal human pandemics. Individuals who lived near poultry and pigs were thought to 
be most susceptible to the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza. Pigs were good "mixing vessels" 
between humans and avian viruses because they were susceptible to both avian viruses and 
mammalian viruses. Asia reported at least 21 deaths due to the disease. The strain found in the 
United States had not been spread to humans.

Precautionary measures like vaccinations for humans who were at high risk, protective clothing and 
equipment for poultry workers, antiviral drugs and stopping the spread of the bird flu in poultry 
were taken. The occurrence of influenza pandemics, however, remained unpredictable.

Bird Flu Timeline
"December 15, 2003
South Korea confirms bird flu outbreak
*January 23, 2004
Thailand confirms first human cases of bird flu
"February 5, 2004
Delaware officials order the destruction of 12,000 chickens exposed to bird flu
*February 6, 2004
U.N. health experts issue warnings about bird flu after officials reveal that the human death toll is 18

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Students at Truman State University went far and wide beyond University campus limits during the 
academic school year. They ventured into the Kirksville community and found such businesses as 
the local Wal-Mart and popular restaurants.

The memories students made at these local businesses were just as strong as memories created on 
campus, or perhaps even stronger.

Students would be able to reminisce about late nights on the square and even later nights at the 
open-for-24-hours-establishments. The advertisers in the pages beyond behold many memories of 
University students -- memories that stand out among others. Without local support and services, 
the Echo would not be what it has become, and more importantly, students' lives would not have 
been nearly as entertaining and memorable.

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A
A-Wobil, Ann 41 
Aberasturi, Paige 25 
Abercrombie, John 174 
Abram, Elizabeth 29, 1280
Abushuwaa, Raed 128o 
Ackiss, David 52, 105, 128l 
Adams, Ashley 63, 128f, 192 
Adams, Stacy 168 
Aderibigbe, Adetokunbo 63, 192 
Adkins, Sharice 29 
Adovor, Amenyedu 41, 128b
Advertising and Public Relations Club 128b 
African Students Association 128b 
Agbo, Grant 239 
Agwu, Chinaka 63, 128i 
Ahuja, Akhil 29 
Aiyedun, Abayomi 63, 128b 
Albin, Kurt 222 
Albrecht, Christie 60 
Albrecht, Tony 128m, 129 
Albright, Leigh 52, 128d 
Aldrich, Sasha 109, 165 
Alexander, William 128n 
Alford, Michelle 52, 128k, 197 
Alisiani, Ross 213 
Allbritton, Don 238 
Allemann, Jenny 116 
Allen, Carissa 41, 103, 105,173, 181, 197 
Allen, Katherine 29, 128d, 128h, 172 
Allen, Lauren 41, 129, 229, 240 
Allen, Lindsey 128l 
Allen, Melissa 41, 128k, 127, 197, 255 
Allen, Stephen 80 
Allman, Lannette 107 
Allman, Leah 128m, 189 
Alpha Chi Sigma 128b 
Alpha Gamma Delta 127, 128b 
Alpha Gamma Rho 128b 
Alpha Kappa Alpha 128c
Alpha Kappa Lambda 106, 111, 128c 
Alpha Kappa Psi 128c, 205 
Alpha Phi Alpha 128c, 203 
Alpha Phi Omega 128c, 128d 
Alpha Sigma Alpha 111, 128d
Alpha Sigma Gamma 128d, 111, 179 
Althoff, Harry 128i 
Alvarez, Nohemi 128e 
Alvarez-Landa, Nohemi 128m 
Amer, Ashley 185 
American Choral Director's Association 128e 
American Marketing Association 128e 
American Medical Students Association 128e 
Amick, Libby 128d 
Amick, Stephanie 41, 128b, 128l, 185 
Amin, Dhara 41, 128d, 109 
Amnesty International 128e, 168 
Amor, Peggy 30, 38, 41, 57, 128k, 128l, 128p, 170, 176, 185, 197, 274 
Anasah-Wobil 128b 
Anastasi, Marty 161 
Anderson, Brittany 243 
Anderson, Christy 41, 128d, 128m 
Anderson, Erik 52, 128d 
Anderson, Jennifer 52, 105, 185 
Anderson, Julie 41, 106, 128h
Anderson, Kate 29, 83, 115, 128b, 128k 
Anderson, Kay 84, 100 
Anderson, Mary 52 
Anderson, Sara 8, 76 
Anderson, Sarah 185 
Anderson, Shannan 52 
Anderson, Tiffany 161 
Anderson, Trent 41, 125 
Andrade, Rafael 52, 128m 
Anih, Ejikemenwa 41, 128b 
Anthonopoulas, John 126 
Anthonopoulas, Krista 52, 126, 128b 
Anthonopoulas, Melanie 126
Appleby, Brenda 52, 113 
Applegate, Teri 63, 128d
Applegate, Tom 245 
Appold, Mark 80 
Arcipowski, Kelly 63 
Arefm, Sabira 37 
Arellano, Angie 105 
Arenholz, Jason 128i 
Arens, Charisse 128d 
Argersinger, Charles 112 
Arias, Alci 181 
Arias, Alcidean 69 
Arim, Takashi 71 
Arment, Addie 211 
Armstrong, Aaron 41, 105, 120,128g, 128n 
Armstrong, Laine 128d, 192 
Armstrong, Sarah 52, 128j, 219, 254 
Arndt, Jessica 52, 128d 
Arnold, Berkley 63, 109, 128p
Arnold, Katie 109, 128l, 165 
Arnone, Chris 29, 105 
Aronson, Michael 128c 
Art Club 128e 
Arthur, Abbey 168 
Arway, Mike 258, 259 
Arwood, Christopher 63, 128e 
Asal, Danielle 185 
Asal, Nicole 63, 185 
Asia Club 128e 
Association for Computing Machinery 201 
Association of Black Collegians 128f 
Atath, Jennifer 128i 
Atherton, Bob 238 
Atterberry, Allison 41, 105, 120,128f, 194, 195 
Atwood, Jared 208 
Aubuchon, Erik 109 
Aubuchon, Jennifer 41, 128n 
Aubuchon, Stellina 168 
Aurand, Kelsey 63, 128e, 191 
Austin, Beth 128m, 178 
Austin, Sharon 69 
Avalos, Elisea 128l, 128m 
Ayers, Lauren 128d, 111

B
Babler, Sara 63, 128g, 197 
Bachmann, Liz 128j
Bahar, Rubuyath 29, 125, 128e 
Bahr, Julie 63 
Baier, Michelle 28 
Bailey, Donna 80 
Bain, Jed 129 
Baker, Alex 216 
Baker, Benjamin 128o 
Baker, Brian 115, 128g, 128i 
Baker, Gabriel 63 
Baker, Jon 128i 
Baldwin, Chad 208, 216, 221, 233, 243 
Baptist Student Union 88, 128f 
Barash, Hana 105 
Barbara 30 
Barbarick, Michael 29, 128h 
Barclay, Pascael 105 
Barfoot, Emily 109 
Barker, Emily 128m 
Barnes, Dustin 41, 128c, 128n 
Barnhart, Julie 113 
Barnowski, Thomas 29, 128j 
Barron, Monica 86, 125 
Barry, Kevin 208, 221, 243 
Barry, Megan 63 
Bartaula, Niranjan 128e 
Bash, Kristen 63 
Baskett, James 29 
Bass, Chris 110, 128c 
Bastola, Jyoti 128n 
Batchelor, Lisa 128j, 165 
Bates, Julie 192 
Batliner, Bernadette 29, 37, 128k, 176, 191 
Batson, Dane 128o 
Batson, Kristy 116 
Battle, Tremayne 52 
Bauer, Dan 128c 
Bauer, Kelly 41, 105, 128d 
Bauer, Sheila 105 
Bauer, Tracy 109, 172 
Bauman, Shaina 20 
Baumann, Brooke 197 
Bax, Andrea 128d 
Bayless, Leslie 128b 
Bealor, Paul 128n 
Bear, Sara 52, 181 
Beasley, Leslie 128l 
Bechen, Amy 63, 254, 255 
Beck, Jon 132 
Beck, Kara 63, 128i 
Becker, Amanda 128f, 129 
Becker, Becky 25
Baggs, Hillary 109

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Beckmeyer, Jon 128g 
Bednar, Corie 192 
Beek, Ashtyn 244, 245 
Been, Justin 63 
Behnke, April 106, 128d 
Beilsmith, Libby 29 
Beine, William 128g 
Bembnister, Janet 237 
Bemis, Heather 129 
Bender, Sara 105 
Bennett, Brandon 224 
Bennett, Jessica 63, 128b, 197, 235 
Bennett, Kristin 223 
Bennett, Sarah 128h 
Benson, Molly 210, 211 
Beppler, Erin 128b 
Beran, Matt 238, 239 
Berger, Jessica 29 
Berger, Stacey 41, 128j 
Berger, Emily 67 
Bergsten, Jordan 128k 
Berlin, Kara 165 
Bernhardt, Tessa 128f, 131 
Berrett, Nick 163 
Berry, Doug 128o 
Berry, Loren 113 
Bertram, Jason 29, 128f, 240 
Bertrand, Adam 32 
Bessey, Ashleigh 189 
Bessey, Chelsea 128c 
Beta Alpha Psi 128f 
Beta Gamma Sigma 128f 
Beta Omega Beta 128f 
Beta Theta Pi 128f, 128g, 197 
Betsworth, Diana 120, 243, 247 
Bettis, Melanie 52 
Bevel, Melissa 29, 192 
Bever, Justin 213 
Beydler, Nicholas 52 
Bezinovich, Adam 172 
Bhalla, Akash 176 
Biggs, Sheila 28, 112 
Bilbao, Alf 208, 209 
Bilger, Jean 41, 128h 
Billing, Sarah 116, 161 
Billington, Nick 106 
Binder, Don 132 
Bingaman, Jennifer 66, 197 
Biondo, Abby 128e, 128j 
Bird, Pam 254 
Birdsill, Nicole 41 
Bireta, Devon 128n 
Birkel, Brad 66, 128g 
Birman, Naomi 128e 
Birrell, Sean 208, 209
Bissey, Vincent 128g 
Biszantz, Sandra 29, 128d 
Black, Erin 128j 
Blackburn, Heidi 52, 116, 128j
Blackmore, Charlie 175 
Blackwell, Sarah 52, 128h 
Blakey, Laura 35, 79, 82, 128k 
Blanchard, Leslie 128m 
Bland, Stephen 132 
Blankenbaker, Jeremy 107 
Blankenship, Jeff 22 
Blanton, Lauren 52 
Blanton-Nason Hall Senate 128g
Blassl, Alicen 189 
Bledsoe, Abby 128d 
Blessing, Paul 52 
Blevins, Katie 105, 109 
Blevins, Lucas 224 
Blickhan, Trisha 120 
Bloomfield, Jamie 168 
Blose, Christina 32, 242, 243 
Blosser, Darren 29, 128j 
Blue Key 128g 
Blyth, Alice 242 
Blyth, Alison 120, 243, 247 
Bobzien, Elizabeth 128c 
Bodensteiner, Keri 80, 128p
Boehr, Jeremiah 128d 
Bogdanov, Anton 41 
Boggs, Richard 128o 
Bohack, Karen 109 
Bohling, Chase 221 
Bohnenblust, Mandy 128b 
Bohnsack, Lainie 52, 128l, 254, 255 
Bolar, Luke 208, 216, 243 
Boling, Jake 66, 181 
Bolland, Lauren 128b 
Bollinger, Alisha 241 
Bollinger, Kevin 20, 23 
Bolton, Leigh Ann 128g 
Bom, Heather 128n 
Bonham, Bobbi 52 
Bonner, David 185 
Bonner, Ryan 213 
Boone, Liana 41, 165 
Borchardt, Emily 128h 
Bordogna, Jennifer 29, 128c 
Borgmeyer, Craig 128o 
Borton, Sarah 29, 128i 
Bowen, Alison 66, 128m 
Bowles, Bill 238 
Bowling, Allen 128n
Bowser, Raven 29, 176 
Bowyer, Natalie 105 
Boyle, Erin 128d, 192 
Boyle, Maribeth 230 
Boyle, Mike 208, 247 
Brackett, Bobbie 128g 
Braddock, Betsy 172, 185 
Bradley, Ayanna 77, 128f 
Bradley, Sara 128b 
Brammer, Chris 244, 245 
Branch, Tim 128c 
Brandewiede, Julie 66, 185 
Brandmeyer, Amanda 165 
Brandt, Maggie 120 
Brass, Lucas 128o 
Brawner, Matt 128g 
Bredehoft, Joe 52, 128g 
Bredenkoetter, Dan 212, 213 
Brengle, Geoff 208 
Brenner, Joe 21 
Brescia, Sierra 128h 
Bretz, Tony 125 
Brewer, Nicole 165 
Bridgewater, Amy 128k 
Brigman, Keith 213 
Brimer, Kirsten 165
Brinker, Amanda 128d 
Brinker, Angela 41, 128p 
Brinkley, Janelle 172 
Brinning, Jeremy 52, 116, 189 
Brittain, Ashlee 229 
Broadbent, Stephen 52, 100, 109, 128o 
Brock, Matt 128l, 239 
Brockman, John 66, 128e 
Brockman, Kurt 41 
Brockmeyer, Alison 128b 
Brockmeyer, Joel 128b 
Brooks, Erin 66, 168 
Brophy, Chelsea 41 
Bross, Katherine 128d, 128l, 116 
Brosseau, Justin 244, 245 
Brotman, Jonah 128c 
Brown, Amanda 113 
Brown, Andrea 52, 181 
Brown, Ashlee 128e, 129 
Brown, Brandi 29, 128b, 128k, 128p, 159, 205 
Brown, Charity 66, 128e

31st Annual 
American Music Awards
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST-POP OR ROCK: Kid Rock
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST-POP OR ROCK: Jennifer Lopez 
FAVORITE BAND-POP OR ROCK: Fleetwood Mac
Favorite Album-pop or rock: "Justified" (Justin Timberlake)
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST-HlP-HOP/R&B: Luther Vandross 
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST-HlP-HOP/R&B: Aaliyah 
FAVORITE BAND OR OROUP-HlP-HOP/R&B: The Isley Brothers 
FAVORITE ALBUM-HIP-HOP/R&B: "Dance With My Father" (Luther Vandross) 
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST-COUNTRY: Tim McGraw 
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST-COUNTRY: Faith Hill 
FAVORITE BAND-COUNTRY: Alabama 
FAVORITE ALBUM-COUNTRY: "Unleashed" (Toby Keith)
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST-RAP/HlP-HOP: 50 Cent
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST-RAP/HlP-HOP: Missy Elliot 
FAVORITE ALBUM-RAP/HIP-HOP: "Get Rich Or Die Tryin'" (50 Cent)

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A Year in Sports...
Superbowl xxxviii: New England Patriots defeat Carolina Panthers
2003 World Series: Florida Marlins defeat New York Yankees
NBA Championships: San Antonio Spurs defeat Los Angeles Lakers
The Stanley Cup: New Jersey Devils defeat Anaheim Mighty Ducks
Tour de France: Lance Armstrong
Winston Cup Championship: Matt Kenseth
The Masters: Phil Mickelson
WNBA Championship: Detroit Shocks defeat Los Angeles Sparks
U.S. Open 
Andy Roddick 
Justine Henin-Hardenne
NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament: UConn Huskies defeat Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament: UConn Huskies defeat Tennessee Lady Vols

Brown, Chris 116, 172 
Brown, Greg 111 
Brown, Joyce 80 
Brown, Kelly 29, 128p 
Brown, Kevin 23 
Brown, Krystl 237 
Brown, Michelle 128j 
Brown, Nicole 66, 168, 223 
Brown, Phil 245 
Brown, Sarah 128i 
Browne, Chris 60 
Browning, Kate 128d 
Broz, William 192 
Bruce, Kristen 128g 
Bruemmer, Christine 120 
Brummel, Andy 128g 
Brummit, Cari 66, 128i 
Brungardt, Michele 165 
Brunsman, Brigit 243 
Bryant, Jenny 128e 
Buatte, Erik 128i 
Buckingham, Kira 52 
Buehler, Katie 211 
Buhler, David 235 
Bull, Diana 114 
Bulldog Party 128g 
Bullets Rugby 222 
Bulls Rugby 222 
Bunch, Janice 35, 185 
Bundy, Billy 213
Buras, Ben 245 
Burd, Kerry 29, 168 
Burden, Zach 82, 83 
Burford, Mary 168 
Burjeck, Laura 128e 
Burkemper, Ben 259 
Burkett, Meghan 128d 
Burns, Jami 29 
Burns, Jonathon 52, 176 
Burrows, Katie 165 
Bursch, Christine 128g 
Burtch, Whitney 243 
Burton, Marina 8 
Busch, Liz 128e 
Butle, Marisa 128o 
Butler, Ashley 67, 176 
Butler, Marisa 52, 128i 
Byington, Michelle 52, 116, 176, 181, 185 
Bylina, Maureen 211 
Byrd, Amber 52, 128i

C
Caballero, Richard 42, 120 
Cable, Bill 230 
Caesar, Tiffany 67 
Cahill, Erin 52, 128k 
Calkins, Nathan 29, 128b 
Callahan, Meghan 128e, 128h, 161
Callee, Daniele 161 
Callison, Ella 128m 
Calmes, Andy 239 
Calvin, Andrea 172 
Camara, Sana 55 
Camarillo, Amelia 67, 128j 
Campbell, Bryan 67, 128e 
Campbell, Erica 128p 
Campbell, Lauren 105, 165 
Campbell, Phil 109, 128k, 128p 
Campbell, Scott 129 
Campus Christian Fellowship 128g, 172 
Campus Crusade for Christ 128g, 128h 
Cannon, Katie 128d 
Cannon, Mike 83, 210, 211 
Cannon, Shureka 29, 128b 
Cantoria 128h 
Capuano, Thomas 169 
Cardinal Key 128h 
Cardwell, Justin 42, 128f 
Carey, Renee 194, 128h 
Carlisle, Chase 67, 128d 
Carlson, Carol 42, 161 
Carlson, Kate 128j 
Carnahan, Ted 128p 
Carnahan, Theodore 42 
Carnelia, Katie 235 
Carnes, Mandy 128m 
Carney, Cody 213
Carpenter, Bridgette 254 
Carpenter, Elizabeth 29, 128k 
Carraway, Issaca 67 
Carrico, Chris 125 
Carrico, Ryan 128j, 116, 125 
Carrington, Elizabeth 52, 128c, 129, 181 
Carroll, Casey 67, 128p, 197 
Carroll, Laura 67, 128j 
Carson, Kristen 52, 128m, 129 
Carter, Ashley 67, 105, 109 
Carter, Christina 128m, 223 
Carter, Courtney 128f 
Carter, Kenneth 28, 80, 105 
Carter, Sarah 128h 
Carter, Shannon 52 
Cartwright, Debbi 128e 
Casey, Bridgette 168 
Cashel, Lindsey 165 
Casillo, Hannah 29, 185 
Cathell, Kathryn 67, 128l 
Catholic Newman Center 159,128h 
Cavin, Dan 114 
Cawthon, Eric 52 
Cecil, Harry 29, 105, 128c,

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128e, 128f, 128n, 192 
Celestine, Kayla 175 
Center for International Education Abroad 69 
Cepicky, Lauren 211 
Cepicky, Stephanie 211, 237 
Chadwick, Emily 243 
Chambers, Andrew 29, 125 
Chambers, Nathan 52, 176 
Chambers, Rebecca 128k 
Chaney, Beth 128h 
Chappell, David 128b 
Chappellow, Suzanne 170 
Charles, Rebecca 67, 254 
Chames, Sarah 27, 52, 122, 165 
Chase, Kevin 194 
Chau, Steven 128e 
Chavarria, Meredyth 25 
Chaves, Leigh 189 
Chierek, Katie 109 
Chisholm, Joy 105, 128g 
Chrissotimos, Stephanie 128m
Christensen, Keith 129 
Christensen, Lois 67, 128l 
Christiansen, David 114, 115 
Chui, Lawrence 80 
Chukwuedozie-Nwozo, Edward 128b 
Churchey, Natalie 128m, 128p 
Circle K International 128h 
Clark, Barb 80 
Clark, Cathy 52, 128n 
Clark, Erin 172 
Clark, Marlene 128d 
Clark, Sarah 128b 
Clarke, Becky 67, 168 
Clarkin, Shannon 128c 
Clauss, Katie 128c 
Clayes, Martin 208 
Cleaveland, Colleen 67 
Cleaver, Jonathan 128g 
Cloud, Nick 29, 121,128h, 128n, 189 
Clouse, Sara 128h 
Coalition of African American Women 128i 
Coate, Daniel 128o 
Cobb, Cindy 109 
Cochran, Lillian 172 
Cochran, Meaghan 172 
Cochrane, John 219 
Coffman, Colin 67, 172 
Cohee, Jeff 229
Cole, Marylou 80 
Cole, Sarah 56, 116, 128d, 168, 176 
Coleman, Ross 128g, 128h 
College Democrats 128i 
College Republicans 128i 
Collett, Jacqueline 121 
Collins, Brandon 42, 128c, 176, 181 
Collins, Clair 128d 
Collins, Grant 128o 
Collison, Christina 128m, 172 
Colon, Ashley 254 
Colpoys, Chrissy 26, 128k, 176 
Comegys, Callie 85 
Communication Disorders Association 128i 
Computer Gaming Association 128i, 109 
Comrie, Jennifer 29 
Comrie, Jenny 128j 
Conatser, Christopher 25, 129
Conflict Resolution and Mediation 128i 
Conine, Johanna 77, 128i 
Contarini, Leslie 128g 
Conway, Chris 109 
Cook, Brent 118 
Cook, Chris 172 
Coolidge, Jennifer 185, 192 
Coon,Jake 129 
Cooper, Clarke 105, 201 
Cooper, Robert 244, 245 
Cooper, Sarah 42, 128k 
Cooper, Sean 235 
Cooper, Shawna 40 
Cooper, Zac 256 
Cope, Ryan 235 
Copeland, Matt 213 
Copeman, Brady 128g 
Coppage, Brett 208, 209 
Corona, Laura 128m, 192 
Corrick, Jessica 105, 172 
Cortez, Erika 128d 
Corwin, Jessica 105 
Corzine, Jarad 110,111, 128c, 128n 
Cosby, Matthew 128g 
Coskey, Amy 42, 189 
Costa, Sal 128n 
Costello, Emily 67, 128m 
Coverstone, James 125 
Cox, Niki 56, 105, 192 
Cox, Steve 235 
Cox, Zach 259
Crabb, Paul 128h 
Crandall, Corey 235, 249 
Cravens, Ryan 208 
Crawford, Garrett 128l 
Crean, Kevin 221 
Creasey, Ann 168 
Creed, Megan 67 
Creed, Stephanie 29, 129, 223 
Crenshaw, Jeremy 29, 107, 128c
Crites, Jessica 103 
Cronin, Keith 14, 15 
Crossett, Andy 105, 128n, 240 
Crupe, Monica 128n, 172 
Culbertson, Brad 128n 
Cummings, Hannah 129 
Cunningham, Emily 223 
Cupelli, Ralph 81 
Currier, Shannon 215, 248 
Cusack, Allison 67, 128m, 168 
Cusnir, Serghei 80 
Czeschin, Jake 213

D
Daflfer, Traci 29, 181 
Dahl, Alison 67 
Dahlman, John 80 
Dail, Grant 128j 
Dale, Yolanda 29, 105, 128i, 129 
Dalsted, Alisha 42, 176, 181 
Daly, Valentina 67 
Damascus Road 88, 128j 
Damayanti, Fici 29 
Dance, Sarah 243 
Danekas, Karla 211 
Danneman, Mandy 128d 
Dare-Halma, Ruthie 109 
David Shane 114 
Davis, Adam 129, 259 
Davis, Amy 128o 
Davis, Cale 129 
Davis, Cherayla 80 
Davis, Chris 229 
Davis, CJ. 128f 
Davis, Dari 80 
Davis, Joshua 128j 
Davis, Katy 42, 128p, 165 
Davis, Lashea 29, 128f 
Davis, Lauren 211 
Davis, Melissa 106 
Davis, Mona 80
Davis, Naomi 76, 168, 176 
Davis, Stefanie 128g 
Davison, Amanda 67, 168 
Davlin, Erin 27, 128i 
Day, Greg 128o 
Day, Ross 128i 
De Arman, Ken 129 
De Cock, Dean 80 
De Los Santos, Gewel 128e
Deady, Sarah 128i 
Dean, Lekesha 29, 128f 
Dearing, Adam 128c 
Dearmont, Eric 128o, 181 
Debert, Emily 42, 60, 70 
DeCassios, Brandy 161 
Decker, Aaron 29, 120 
Decker, Matthew 87 
DeCota, Ethan 128n 
Deeley, Dave 128o 
DeFoe, Bryan 208 
Degenhardt, Christina 128k
Deidrick, Joseph 56 
Deidrick, Tim 239 
Deis, Amy 20, 44, 67, 106, 114, 128j, 128k, 188, 203 
Deken, Maggie 192 
DeLancey, Julia 106 
Delaney, Brennan 42, 43, 128g 
Delaware, Benjamin 129 
Delaware, Sarah 80 
Delgado, Andres 128m, 128p, 197 
Delgado, Ryan 197 
Delta Chi 128j 
Delta Epsilon Chi 128j 
Delta Sigma Pi 127, 128j 
Delta Zeta 128j, 128k 
DeMarco, Antonio 128f 
DeMoss, Dave 128g 
Dennehy, Dean 128l 
Dennis, Julie 168 
Department of Public Safety 14 
DeSmet, Ashley 192 
Detours 128k 
Dettmer, Stephanie 56, 223 
Devine, Jaci 84 
Devine, Mike 213 
Devine, Noah 240 
Devlin, Sarah 165 
DeWilde, Rachel 56, 116 
DeWitt, Dustin 128f

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Dickbernd, Lauren 216 
Dickemper, Jeffrey 105, 128h
Dickens, Julia 128o 
Dickinson, Kim 31, 42, 120, 128k, 180, 181, 185 
Didter, John 128h 
Dinsick, Becky 168, 235 
Dirnbeck, Gloria 185 
Disbro, Russ 12, 42, 100, 128o 
DiStefano, Maria 120 
Dixon, Barbara 30, 31, 83, 189, 215 
Dobbs, Jameson 127, 165 
Dobbs, Karla 67, 185 
Dobson Hall Senate 128k 
Dockery, Adam 128c 
Dodd, Becky 42, 128p 
Dodd, Ryan 128c 
Dodge, Lisa 168 
Doedli, Sarah 42, 185 
Doellman, David 128g, 185 
Doellman, Matthew 48 
Doeschot, Steve 128j, 235 
Dohack, Brad 128o 
Doherty, Katherine 29, 176
Doherty, Meghan 56, 176 
Dohle, Erin 56, 113 
Donaldson, Kate 66 
Donaldson, Ross 66 
Dondlinger, Melissa 25, 238 
Donohue, Erin 42, 128d, 128h, 159 
Doores, Allison 128m 
Doosing, Melissa 67, 128k, 128n 
Doriani, Abby 192, 228, 229
Dorn, Sarah 128b 
Dorsey, Kathleen 56, 128d, 128i, 189 
Doss, Justin 189 
Dothage, Chris 67, 128n, 185 
Doucette, Emily 128h 
Dougherty, Allison 120 
Dougherty, Lori 185 
Douglas, Brittany 168 
Douglas, Jason 213 
Dover, Lois 80 
Dowell, Jessie 128n 
Doyel, Kevin 125 
Doyle, Shawn 128f, 128g, 185, 188 
Drake, Jennifer 42, 128f, 128i, 192 
Drazen, Andy 128f, 128g 
Dreifuerst, Silke 128n 
Drennan, Tom 240 
Drescher, Amanda 128b 
Dressel, Kristin 29, 165 
Drewes, Aimee 67 
Drewing, Rusty 213 
Droste, Kate 128k 
Dubois, Dan 128g 
Dudak, Melissa 168, 235 
Dudeck, David 120 
Dudley, Kelli 243 
Duede, Brendan 29, 128c, 128g, 129 
Duepner, Steve 67, 128i, 128o 
Duff, Megan 30, 176 
Duffy, Derek 245 
Duffy, Jonathan 213 
Duggan, Jessica 29, 128o 
Dunavant, Stephanie 192 
Duncan, Rene 192 
Dunn, Melanie 67, 116, 176, 223 
DuPage, James 213 
DuPont, Andrea 28, 129 
Durand, Lauren 56, 128b, 128l, 168 
Durham, Ryan 128f 
Dusek, Suzanne 42, 101-103, 105, 128m, 192 
Du Vail, Jennifer 128e, 12h, 128p,161
Dwyer, Valerie 56, 128c, 165 
Dyke, Kevin 128l

E
Eads, A.J. 213 
Earhart, Shannon 67, 128l 
Easley, Amber 165 
Easley, Brian 67 
Eberhard, Lucy 67, 128j 
Eberle, Alyssa 128n 
Ebers, Elizabeth 29, 128e, 177 
Echo 128k 
Eckardt, Beth 128l 
Economon, Elizabeth 247, 236, 237 
Eddy, John 42, 128p 
Edeh, Samuel 67, 128b 
Edeh, Uchenna 56, 128b
Edis, Taner 115, 172 
Edwards, Marshall 67 
Edwardson, Jennifer 53, 128n 
Egelhoff, Chad 128c 
Ehret, Lindsey 32, 243 
Eichelberger, Adam 128b 
Eighmy, Carly 128f 
Eisenberg, Martin 114 
Elechi, Ifeanyi 128b 
Elidrisi, Mohamed 128o, 201 
Ell, Becky 128c 
Elledge, Chris 221, 252 
Elliot, Ashley 240 
Ellis, Scott 116 
Emnett, Julie 33, 128c 
Enfield, Carol 238 
Engelbart, Chris 128l 
Engels, Dustin 58, 245 
Epps, Ava 181, 192 
Epps, Chad 44 
Equestrian Team 128k 
Erwin, Jared 128h 
Esangbedo, Ame 42, 128b 
Esbenshade, Meghan 56, 189 
Esmar, Keri 128b, 128m 
Esposito, Phil 235
Eta Sigma Gamma 115, 128k
Eusey, Kat 105, 109, 128l, 129 
Eusey, Katherine 56 
Evans, Sarah 128k, 128m 
Eveker, Erin 69, 132 
Everett, Tom 128b 
Evers, Bridget 33, 128b, 181

F
Faerber, Stacy 58 
Fagan, Ty 43 
Fager, Justin 128g, 185 
Fails, Heather 165 
Fails, Matthew 28, 128g 
Family Advocacy Center 53 
Fancher, Kathryn 56, 128g, 165
Fancher, Whitney 42, 128j, 211 
Fanthrop, Joe 245 
Fara, Brandon 72 
Farabee, Angela 128n, 172 
Farley, Lisa 42, 128b, 128e 
Farnsworth, Jim 116

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Residential Tuition: $5,410
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Room and Board: $5,250
University Facts
Undergraduate Enrollment: 5,636
Graduate Enrolment: approx. 250
International Enrollment: approx. 150
In-State/Out-of-State Enrollment: 73%/23%
Student/Faculty Ration: 15:1
Average Class Size: 22
Full-time Faculty: 349
Faculty with Ph.D.s or terminal degress: 85.9%
Average GPA of Incoming Students: 3.75
Number of Students Studying Abroad: 445
Male/Female Ration: 40/60
Number of Organizations: approx. 200
Colors: Purple & White
Mascot: Bulldog
Campus Size: 140 Acres
Kirksville Population: 17,304

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Farquhar, Colleen 42, 161 
Farrington, Lisa 42, 113 
Faul, Katie 122 
Fauser, Marne 233 
Faust, Jacquelyn 254 
Fee, Jessie 114, 168 
Feilner, Raymond 33, 128l 
Feldkamp, Lisa 72 
Feldstein, Jenna 128b 
Fellowship of Christian Athletes 128l 
Fergus, Liz 179, 252 
Fernando, Suren 109 
Ferrell, Kimberly 56 
Fetter, Ashley 128d 
Fettig, Gina 58, 243 
Field, Lisa 128m 
Fieleke, Matthew 128h, 189 
Filicsky, Whitney 128d 
Filla, Allyssa 67 
Filla, BJ. 128j 
Filla, Lauren 56, 128l 
Finferd, Stephanie 67 
Finley, Jennifer 42, 197 
Finney, Sammy 67 
Finnsdottir, Asdis 211 
Finzel, Andrea 161 
Fitch, Matt 125 
Fitzgerald, Anne 168 
Fitzgerald, Colleen 67 
Fitzhenry, Colleen 181 
Flatley, Kaitlin 168 
Fleming, Becky 33, 120, 128g, 128j, 127 
Fletchall, Holly 42, 128j 
Fletcher, Robert 244, 245 
Flieg, Brian 67 
Floro, Cortney 240 
Floro, Courtney 168 
Floyd, Jacquelyn 67 
Floyd, Kelli 233 
Foard, Michelle 67, 113, 128o
Fobert, Candace 168 
Fogarty, Erin 240 
Ford, Jessica 42, 124, 125, 197
Forgarty, Erin 240 
Foronda, Renessa 56, 128b, 128e, 128l, 185 
Forsyth, Emily 56, 192 
Foster, Alan 67, 128j, 128l 
Foster, Brandon 67, 113 
Foster, Denny 259 
Foster, Donivan 105, 116, 192 
Foster, Jamila 128h 
Fox, Cassie 56, 161
Fox, Krystal 128d 
France, Jordan 67 
Francis, Nick 56, 128f, 128j, 192 
Francisca, Irene 33 
Franklin Street Singers 121 
Frazer, Kevin 42, 105, 128f 
Frazier, Mike 128j 
Frazier, Paul 60 
Frechin, Lauren 56 
Freeland, Kelly 78 
Freeman, Brenton 120, 128c, 208 
Freeman, Elizabeth 128d 
Freeman, Katie 129 
Freeman, Travis 258, 259 
French, Ryan 220 
Frere, Kent 128n 
Freshman Activities Coordinating Team 128l 
Frevert, Wes 208 
Fridley, Patrick 125 
Frisch, Toby 128c 
Fritz, Ashleigh 128d 
Fritz, Brad 129 
Frost, Lon 33 
Fry, Jasmine 128h 
Fuhrman, Heidi 67 
Fullenkamp, Meg 128b 
Fuller, Jennifer 33, 128h, 128p 
Fulmer, Calie 240, 243 
Funds Allotment Council 128l, 203 
Funk, Katie 33, 165, 243 
Furst, Zach 128c

G
Gaffney, Brian 35, 81, 125 
Gaines, Scott 259 
Galanos, Dianne 33 
Gall, Becky 10 
Gall, Jeff 80, 230 
Gallagher, Eren 189 
Gallas, Matt 125 
Galle, Jennifer 33, 105, 116, 128d, 128j 
Galloway, Megan 56, 128g 
Galster, Kelly 128o, 129 
Gamble, Seth 14, 68, 113, 125,128k 
Gambrell, Na'kesha 129 
Gamlin, Kelly 128n, 176 
Gandy, Nicole 120 
Gann, Hayley 56 
Gansner, Kai 119, 192
Gant, Danielle 12, 33, 128o 
Gantner, Laura 68, 168 
Gardner, Amanda 68, 109 
Gardner, Pam 102 
Garrett, Julia 168 
Garrett, Patricia 128g 
Garrison, Brian 128g 
Garwood, Zach 128j 
Gaston, Allison 28, 54, 128h 
Gaudreault, Nate 208 
Gebhardt, Emily 68 
Gebhart, Meagan 128j 
Gehner, Rachel 128d 
Geisendorfer, Nicole 33, 128p 
Geisewite, Liz 128h 
Geisz, Rebecca 161 
Geldbach, Amanda 165 
Gentry, Elizabeth 42, 197, 223 
George, Austin 42, 128f, 128g, 240 
Georges, Mathew 42, 128c, 128d 
Gerecke, Julie 33, 105, 117 
Gerhard, Natalie 68, 223 
Gericke, Tiana 42, 128d, 181 
Gerler, Tim 128o 
Gerrish, Chelsea 161 
Gewin, Shawnna 33, 129 
Ghale, Digbijaya 68, 128n 
Ghodrati, Halleh 42, 128c, 223 
Gibbard, Megan 161 
Gibeson, Erin 33, 161 
Giboney, Glen 57 
Gibson, Nate 208, 209, 128o
Giddings, Allie 120 
Gifford, Kyle 56, 116 
Giglio, Larry 213 
Gilbert, Katie 128h, 159, 192 
Gilbert, Lisa 33, 181 
Gilbert, Samantha 42 
Gillam, Landon 51 
Gillespie, Trisha 128d 
Gillette, Alexander 33, 192 
Gillette, Chris 128h 
Gillette, David 108 
Gillick, Bradley 128c 
Gilmore, Jennie 192 
Gilpin, Katie 33, 128d 
Ginsberg, Laura 128o 
Gitiha, Jeremiah 128b 
Giubardo, Tony 223
Givan, Faith 33, 128c 
Givens, Jason 109 
Gladish, Daniel 128g, 128h 
Glass, Jennifer 128h 
Glenn, Ellie 109, 168 
Glenn, Marty 30 
Glick, Adam 42, 128g 
Glidewell, Emily 128d 
Goedeker, Anne 165 
Goedeker, Ellen 33, 165 
Goering, Richard 33, 47, 109, 128f 
Golbammer, Rachel 185 
Gold, Adam 56 
Gollaher, Diane 128g 
Gonzalez, Maria 33 
Goodman, Kelsie 254 
Goodwin, Meredith 128j 
Goodwin, Stephanie 68, 128g, 128h 
Gordillo, Amber 129 
Gordon, Brandon 56, 128f, 128i, 213 
Gordon, Garry 30, 38, 76, 114, 182 
Gordon, Kara 68, 128i 
Gordon, Rebecca 68 
Gordon, Renee 56, 128e, 128h, 161 
Gore, Chris 228 
Graber, Robert 80 
Graczyk, Christopher 125
Graham, Brian 128o 
Graham, Candace 56 
Graham, Jamie 68 
Graham, Tiffany 216, 217 
Grahlman, Josh 176, 181 
Grajo, Kristine 128e, 235 
Gramlich, Bret 229 
Grana, Lauren 128k 
Grantham, Lisa 105 
Gray, Christina 42, 129 
Gray, Jennifer 128i, 165

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Gray, Marcia 56 
Gray, Rebecca 68, 105 
Graybeal, Alyssa 168 
Grechus, Lori 116 
Green, Jonathan 128c 
Green, Katie 240 
Greenland, Barbara 56, 189 
Gregor, Aimee 32, 58, 243 
Gregory, Emily 56 
Greife, Cariss 33, 222, 223
Gremaud, Julie 254 
Grey, Becky 240 
Griesedieck, John 128g, 128i 
Griffard, Emily 56, 128d 
Griffin, Jacki 128b 
Griffith, Megan 128m 
Griggs, Jeremy 23 
Grimes, Danielle 254 
Grimes, Kelly 216 
Grimm, Garret 239 
Griner, Katelyn 33, 128d,128h 
Gripka, Lauren 128h 
Groebl, Amanda 68 
Grothoff, Matt 229 
Grout, Justin 68, 128o 
Guethle, Shawn 33, 43, 128f, 128g 
Guilfoy, Kevin 128i 
Guirguis, Peter 68 
Guisinger, Ted 213 
Gumbel, Anne 33, 128b, 128k 
Gunn, LaTrisha 42, 128i, 128m 
Guntli, Greg 125, 164 
Gurung, Kamala 128n 
Gurung, Samir 128n 
Guthrie, Jill 53 
Guthrie, Leah 165

H
Haas, Kristina 21, 42, 69, 128p 
Haber, Erin 128e 
Haberstroh, Carrie 8 
Habitat for Humanity 191, 128l 
Hadley, Rebecca 204 
Hadwiger, Kit 183 
Hadzic, Anne 128b 
Hagan, Chris 245 
Hageman, Phil 125, 234
Hagen, Michelle 42, 223 
Hager, Ryan 42, 128g, 128l
Haggans, Kiri 128k 
Hahn, Laurie 56, 128m-128o
Hainline, Micah 128l 
Hains, Lois 172 
Hale, Lacey 192 
Halet, Kristin 243 
Haley, Kristen 33, 128f 
Halim, Anna 56, 128n 
Hall, Taylor 128g 
Halsey, Chris 105, 128g 
Hamanaka, Yukiko 33, 128n 
Hamer, Morgan 33, 128i 
Hamera, Mary 68, 128k 
Hamilton, Jenifer 68, 197 
Hamilton, Joe 12 
Hamilton, Lauren 172 
Hamilton, Paul 120, 208 
Hamm, Chris 56, 128i 
Hammel, Kate 165 
Hammond, Greg 68, 128j, 128n 
Hammond, Kimesha 42, 128m, 241 
Hammond, Todd 133 
Hammonds, TaniEEka 128i, 189 
Hanch, Julie 128d 
Hanford, Charlie 85 
Hankins, Joseph 105, 128f 
Hankins, Steve 42, 128e, 128f 
Hanley, Mark 76 
Hanley, Matt 76 
Hannes, Daniel 68 
Hansard, Lindsay 189 
Hansen, Erik 33, 129 
Hansen, Mairi 177 
Hansen, Myra 230 
Hanser, Joshua 68 
Hanson, Ashley 42, 64, 87, 101, 185 
Hanson, Kara 128d 
Hanson, Lisa 20 
Happ, Catherine 56, 128m, 165, 181 
Happ, Heather 33, 128d 
Harbison, Nicholas 33, 128b, 128c 
Hardee, Andrew 68, 128h, 189 
Harden, Dan 33, 128h, 129 
Harder, Joanne 68 
Hardin, Patrick 259 
Hardy, Jon 238, 239
Hargrove, John 56 
Hargrove, Tim 128f 
Haring, Christine 128l, 185 
Haritos, Antigone 189 
Harken, Andy 244, 245 
Harman, Marc 43, 56, 128k, 229 
Harman, Sara 68, 216 
Harmon, Marc 48 
Harms, Kyle 42, 128p 
Harney, Megan 56 
Harrill, Arthur 56 
Harrington, Andi 176 
Harris, Ben 192 
Harris, Michael 213 
Harrison, Gordon 68, 128o, 234 
Harrison, Jane 33, 161 
Harrison, Keith 80 
Harrold, Audra 42, 129 
Hart, Nick 113 
Hartle, Danielle 43, 105, 128f
Hartmann, Amy 43 
Hartmann, Katie 25, 128d, 128l 
Hartwig, Kara 43, 128l 
Hasan, Fatima 43, 125, 128o
Haskins, Kristin 223 
Haslag, Erin 43, 128d 
Haslag, Jennifer 176 
Hasse, Megan 68, 128l 
Hassler, Joe 105, 213 
Hastings, Molly 168 
Hatcher, Keisha 56, 128f, 128i 
Hatcher, Ryan 239 
Hatcher, Sara 238, 243 
Hatchet, Nicole 43, 109 
Hatfield, David 229 
Hauser, Allie 33, 128p, 176 
Hawes, Aaron 128m 
Hawkins, Justin 43 
Hawkins, Matt 33, 128f 
Hawks, Lauren 211 
Hawott, Todd 125 
Hayden, Sara 129, 177 
Hayes, Joe 171 
Hayes, Matt 33, 128d 
Haynes, Annie 192 
Hazlett, Breann 128k 
Heaton, Katie 120 
Heerboth, Sarah 43 
Heffron-Davidson, Ann 165 
Heidbreder, Kristen 33 
Heimann, Matt 68, 128g 
Heincker, Alan 220,221,252 
Heinecke, Marc 212, 213
Heinicker, Alan 252 
Heiserman, Lindsey 56, 120, 128d, 181 
Hellebusch, Renee 56, 82, 109, 115 
Helms, Jesse 68, 128f, 240 
Helton, Savannah 118 
Hembree, Magen 33, 128k 
Henderson, Arthur 43 
Henderson, Laura 68 
Hendrickson, Karl 28, 33, 128h, 172 
Hendry, Tiffany 128b 
Henke, Joe 128c 
Henning, Rachel 204 
Hensley, Paula 128f 
Henson, Jeff 128n, 189 
Henson, Jeremy 128h 
Hentges, Tanya 33, 78, 105, 120 
Hentges, Valerie 43, 161, 181, 185 
Herbst, Michael 213 
Herdrich, Kenna 68, 192 
Hermann, Anna 116, 128c, 128l 
Hermann, Craig 128l 
Hermesmeyer, Emily 56 
Hermesmeyer, Kari 161 
Hernandez, Rosanna 128d 
Hernandez, Vanessa 45, 128i, 128m 
Herron, Michael 68, 128j 
Herdein, Jennifer 33, 172, 181 
Hesse, Abbie 68 
Hickman, Ryan-Niko 45 
Higgins, Brenda 12, 78 
Higgins, Elizabeth 20 
High Street Dancers 128m 
High Street dancers 121 
Hilfiker, Natalie 128e 
Hill, Angela 128b 
Hill, Heather 68, 168 
Hill, Kyle 128k, 128l 
Hill, Noah 128c 
Hill, Traci 80 
Hillel 199 
Hillen, Dan 259 
Hills, Austin 213 
Hilton, Scott 128b, 128n 
Hines, Tina 35 
Hinesly, Jon 128g 
Hinkson, Laura 165 
Hinrichsen, Heidi 133 
Hirsch, Jerrold 80 
Hirschman, Kyle 128b 
Hispanic American Leadership Organization 128m

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5. "White Flag" Dido
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2. "Clocks"Coldplay 
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Hitzel, John 132 
Hoang, Jason 23 
Hobbs, Derek 213 
Hobbs, Elizabeth 56, 128e 
Hodges, Paula 68, 185 
Hodgson, Will 128l 
Hoebing, Kari 128f 
Hoeh, Mike 128g 
Hoehns, Craig 128b 
Hoelzer, Jessica 68 
Hoffman, Angela 128g 
Hoffman, Casey 168 
Hoffman, David 80, 105 
Hoffman, Jonathan 33, 128b
Hoffman, Marjorie 128b 
Hoffmann, Jennifer 161 
Hofmann, Ashley 128b 
Hoger, Mark 116 
Hoissain, Muhammed Moin 125
Holland, Amanda 236, 237 
Hollensteiner, Casey 224 225 
Hollerauer, Stacey 88 
Holley, Benjamin 58 
Hollie, Wynter 105, 128m 
Hollinger, Kristen 116 
Hollon, Dustijn 33, 128c 
Holloway, Carissa 58, 105, 128f 
Holm, Emily 33 
Holm, Eric 238 
Holman, Steven 213 
Holman, Tom 128c 
Holt, Carol 35 
Holt, Maggie 34 
Holtane, Rebecca 34, 165, 181
Homecoming Committee 128m
Hooper, Elisabeth 80 
Hoover, Rod 23 
Hopfinger, Theresa 128k 
Hopkins, Caleb 245 
Hopper, Jennifer 168 
Hoppis, Elizabeth 77, 128p 
Hordesky, Laura 128m 
Horman, John 235 
Horn, Alexander 68 
Horning, Eric 233 
Horowitz, Alexander 45, 128j 
Horseman's Association 128m
Hoskins, Candice 45, 120, 128l, 255 
Hossain, Mohammed 34, 120,124, 125, 128o 
Hotfelder, Aaron 128o 
Hotop, Sam 128c 
Hotta, Makoto 45 
Houlahan, Michael 128i 
House, Ellizabeth 34 
Houston, Ross 128g 
Howard, Brooke 69 
Howe, Mandi 109 
Howe, Peter 128f, 128l 
Howell, Adam 68, 252 
Howell, David 68, 224, 225 
Howser, Kate 168 
Huang, Jennifer 68 
Hudnall, Ryan 19 
Hudson, Greg 34, 189 
Hufford, Corinne 172, 128n,128p
Hufford, Denise 50, 72, 128k 
Hug, Liz 243 
Hughett, Katie 165 
Huitt, Elizabeth 34, 128h, 181 
Hull, Jason 58 
Hulsey, Breanna 68 
Humphrey, Amy 171 
Hunsaker, Mike 106 
Hunstein, Casey 168 
Hunstein, Lindsay 127, 168 
Hunter, Wes 128j 
Huot, Carrie 128k 
Husanov, Alisher 58 
Hustead, Lisa 34, 128h, 128o 
Huston, Nicole 34, 128j, 116 
Hutchins, Eric 58, 128g 
Hutchinson, Jeff 215, 240 
Hyoju, Preeti 58 
Hyoju, Rajani 45

I
Ibatuemoli, Joanna 68 
Ifeorah, Chizoba 128b, 128e 
Igel, Katy 45, 128i, 176 
Igoche, Diane 58, 128b 
Igoche, Ene 45, 128b 
Iijima, Naoki 116, 128d, 128n 
Ikuenobe, Oseyi 45, 128b 
Iies, Larry 128e 
Illusion Danz Squad 128m, 203 
Ilten, Chelsey 34, 68, 128k, 128p, 236, 274, 275 
Imhof, Preston 128g 
Index 128m 
Indigo Question Winterguard 128n 
Ingham, Katherine 105 
Interfraternity Council 128n
International Club 128n 
International Reading Association 128n 
Ireland, Marie 48, 58, 128i 
Iron Dogs Weightlifting Team 128n 
Irwin, Greg 128g 
Irwin, Jeremy 34, 128j 
Islamic Students 128o 
Iverson, Megan 128h 
Izumi, Tamaki 128n

J
Jackson, Jeanette 128e 
Jackson, Jessica 165 
Jackson, Joanne 80 
Jackson, Lauren 16, 78 
Jackson, Shawna 45 
Jackson, Zach 128p 
Jacob, Reji 128c 
Jacobi, Ryan 245 
Jacobsen, Amanda 16, 34 
Jacobson, Nicole 161 
Jacques, Jeff 213 
Jamal, Imran 34, 116, 128f
James, Brian 259 
James, Ginger 128d 
Janson, Christine 58, 116, 128l 
Jawalkar, Sucheta 58, 172 
Jaworski, Tricia 129 
Jay, Ashley 128b 
Jayakody, Samadhini 77 
Jayne, Martin 80 
Jeffries, Julie 128m 
Jenkins, Laura 109 
Jenkins, Tony 259 
Jennemann, Ryan 128n 
Jennings, Mark 128h 
Jensen, Whitney 242, 243 
Jerde, Eric 192 
Jereb, Jim 128e 
Jessee, Jay 125 
Jessen, Sara 128b, 255 
Johnson, Adam 128c, 208 
Johnson, Adrienne 34, 128c 
Johnson, Alex 88 
Johnson, Bradley 213 
Johnson, Chad 127 
Johnson, Dan 68, 85, 105 
Johnson, David 17, 45, 116 
Johnson, Deanna 68 
Johnson, Diane 128b 
Johnson, Jamey 196 
Johnson, Jared 68, 128o 
Johnson, Jarrett 172 
Johnson, Joshua 45, 128j 
Johnson, Katie 45, 128l 
Johnson, Kyle 34, 128c 
Johnson, L.J. 229 
Johnson, Matthew 59

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Johnson, Nicholas 129 
Johnson, Tara 34, 128c 
Johnson, Tim 128k 
Johnson, Tom 14 
Johnson, Yorba 34 
Johnsson, Carrie 66 
Johnsson, Nik 66 
Johnston, Amanda 68 
Johnston, Corey 59, 128f 
Johnston, Jamey 60, 129, 128h 
Jones, Bob 65 
Jones, Bryan 128k 
Jones, Candi 34, 120, 128l, 254 
Jones, Carrie 161 
Jones, Greg 175 
Jones, Jason 66 
Jones, Jennifer 161, 189 
Jones, Kristen 59, 128i 
Jones, Lindsay 34, 66 
Jones, Melanie 128b, 216 
Jones, Michelle 161 
Jones, Robin 128l 
Jones, Ryan 128o 
Jones, Sara 128j 
Jones, Steve 45, 128j, 126, 235 
Jones, Talicia 59 
Jordan, Karla 128l 
Jorgenson, Katie 65 
Jorgovan, Jo Ann 68, 128k 
Joslin, Nick 245 
Jovick, Bryan 235 
Jovick, Casey 132 
Judah, Idean 68, 128k 
Judd, Rory 128c, 128g 
Jungblut, Kara 72 
Juon, Dawn 176

K
Kaehlert, Clarissa 59, 128p 
Kaess, Maria 128m 
Kahlenberg, Kyle 128o 
Kaleps-Clark, Lija 242 
Kammerer, Tom 259 
Kamphoefner, Mark 213 
Kandlik, Laura 72 
Kane, Erin 168 
Kane, Rory 165 
Kangas, Donald 58 
Kansal, Deepika 72 
Kappa Delta Pi 128o 
Karan, Reena 23, 242
Karcher, Andrew 128c 
Karki, Sushil 70, 72 
Karll, Julia 128e, 193 
Kaschmitter, Nicole 189 
Kasparie, Jill 23, 25, 47, 165, 192 
Kasparie, Kelly 48, 102, 108, 88, 130, 165, 192 
Kasterl, Krista 223 
Katie Rose 37 
Kauffman, Eric 128f 
Kavanaugh, Kathryn 45 
Kavanaugh, Katie 128c, 128d, 128l 
Kaylen, Maria 73 
Kearns, Jenna 196 
Keck, Laura 23, 128g, 185 
Keefer, Kenny 128g 
Keely, Jacquelyn 59, 128c 
Keener, Amanda 59 
Keeven, Jenna 30, 43, 73, 128k, 128p, 183, 187, 268 
Kehlenbrinker, Christopher 128o
Keith, Audrey 45, 128n
Keith, Jodi 70 
Kelchen, Robert 116,128i, 176 
Keller, Dan 235 
Kellogg, Nicole 34 
Kelly, Beth 28, 34, 128k 
Kelly, Brian 128o 
Kelly, Joshua 73 
Kelly, Katie 59, 128k, 199 
Kelrick, Beatrice 73 
Kelsey, Peter 34, 128b 
Kemp, Matt 20, 128e, 163, 192 
Kempfer, Jennifer 45, 109, 128d 
Kempker, Lindsay 59, 128l, 185, 192 
Kendall, Pete 31, 234, 235 
Kennedy, Hugh 128j 
Kennedy, Meghan 176 
Kennedy, Xander 34, 170, 172 
Kennett, Kim 128k, 128n 
Kenney, Rachel 128g 
Kennon, Gabe 28, 128d, 185 
Kenny, Kim 44
Kent, Derek 28, 213, 230 
Kerbawy, Sofia 128b, 128m 
Kerlick, Elizabeth 73 
Kessler, Cory 128g 
Kessler, Holly 237 
Kettmann, Matt 34 
Khadka, Kiran 73 
Khadka, Puskar 73 
Khan, Cynthia 34, 128o 
Khan, Sheri 240 
Kilcrease, Josh 213 
Kilgore, Ashley 109, 128e 
Kim, II 45, 128e, 128n 
Kim, Na-Young 128n 
Kimble, Brian 125 
Kimek, Eli 252 
King, Rachel 128h, 128l 
King, Tyler 128n 
Kinney, K.C. 128o 
Kinnison, Erica 128m, 165 
Kinscherf, Abby 168 
Kipping, Bethany 109 
Kirby, Austin 239 
Kirchherr, Kara 73 
Kirchner, Emily 128j 
Kirtland, Mark 128g, 128k, 185 
Kistner, Lauren 59, 128j, 189 
Klasner, Scott 125 
Klass, Emily 73 
Klassing, Jonathan 45 
Klein, John 73, 128d, 128o 
Klein, Mary 59, 128h, 159 
Klimek, Eli 59, 128g, 220, 221, 252 
Kling, Daniel 109, 128p 
Klipsch, Greg 213 
Klocke, Elizabeth 59, 165 
Klofkorn, Hillary 45 
Klyukovski, Andrew 55 
Knapp, Frances 165 
Knefelkamp, Rebecca 217 
Knese, Tina 128d 
Knight, Amy 128g 
Knight, Jenny 128b 
Knoble, Lauren 211 
Knoll, Kendra 128n, 128p 
Knoth, Craig 213 
Knuerr, Jill 85,128m 
Koch, Corey 34, 105,113, 128, 128b 
Koch, Rebekah 128b 
Koebbe, Allison 45, 128d 
Koebel, Christian 128i 
Koenig, Brandie 34 
Koerner, Christine 172 
Koester, Penny 128m 
Kofugata, Rie 128n

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Kohlenberg Lyceum Series 65
Kohlenberg, Mary 64, 65 
Kolhapurwaia, Hatim 77 
Kolley, Erin 73, 128m 
Kopff, Laura 73, 128e 
Kopp, Kandice 128d 
Korneman, Jenelle 128n 
Koroma, Awanatu 34, 128b 
Kort, Ben 199 
Koski, Lindsay 73, 168 
Kottemann, Marcia 59, 122, 128l, 168, 181 
Kouba, Katrina 117, 176 
Kovarik, Laura 128d 
Krah, Liz 34, 40, 119, 128b, 128p 
Krahenbuhl, Katherine 128g, 128m 
Kraner, Brant 259 
Krause, Jessie 128d 
Kreimer, Amy 216 
Kremer, Michael 73, 128i 
Kremer, Nick 18 
Kresl, Kate 168, 243 
Krieger, Colleen 128k 
Kroeger, Bethany 45, 128l 
Kroepel, Maggie 34 
Kruppe, Erik 213, 214 
Kruse, Elizabeth 128h 
Kruvand, Rebekah 128k 
KTRM 88.7 128o 
Kubiak, Julie 73 
Kueker, Kris 34, 128f 
Kueper, Amanda 73 
Kuhnline, Dana 169, 170 
Kulczewski, Gail 45, 128g 
Kunard, Leah 128m, 178 
Kuntz, Bill 50 
Kupfer, Robbi 128h 
Kupferle, Matt 259 
Kurth, Theodora 34, 223 
Kurtz, Abby 59, 105 
Kussman, TJ 125 
Kwan, Michael 128j, 128n 
Kwiatek, Monica 45, 111, 128k, 176, 195

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Ladenberger, Amy 73 
Lakers, Andy 208 
Lambda Alliance 87 
Lambda Alpha Epsilon 128o 
Lambda Chi Alpha 180, 128o
Lambda Pi Eta 128p
Lambert, Lindsay 128h 
Lambeth, Kristen 73, 197 
Landers, Sara 128d 
Lane, Chakira 34 
Lane, Jennifer 73 
Lang, Brandon 125 
Lang, Katie 168 
Lange, Emily 128c 
Lange, Jeffrey 128b 
Lange, Jenny 168 
Langer, Elizabeth 172 
Lanham, Rachael 128m 
Lapp, Philip 128c 
Larson, Blake 229 
Larson, Kirstin 73, 105 
Larson, Theresa 45, 161 
Lasco, Alice 109 
Lasley, Beth 128h 
Latting, Kelley 235 
Laub, Julie 73 
Lauer, Kimberly 128j 
Lawrence, Michael 34, 128j 
Lawson, Tara 120 
Lawyer, Hailey 237 
Layne, Jim 128o 
Lear, Erin 73, 109, 128n 
LeBaron, Kim 170 
LeBeau, Chris 25, 176 
Lee, Jade 165 
Leeds, Bill 128f, 197 
Lehmann, Andrew 125 
Leigh, Danisha 59, 192 
Lenahan, Megan 128l, 170 
Lenberg, Stacey 128k 
Lenz, Christian 128c 
Lenz, Megan 128i, 128k, 109 
Leonard, Cassidy 73, 109 
LePoire, Ashley 128k 
Lesczynski, Bettie 128h 
Lesczynski, Megan 128d, 128o 
Lesinski, Chris 128c 
Lesinski, Scott 73, 105, 128m 
Leslie, Suzanne 172 
Lesseig, Sam 240 
Lessman, Matt 129 
Leveranz, Micaela 45, 105, 109, 128d 
Leverson, Jerad 212, 213 
Leveston, Danielle 73, 128f, 192 
Levin, Brittany 73 
Levy, Michaella 59, 223
Lewis, Coley 258, 259 
Lewis, Colin 45 
Lewis, Ryan 73, 128g 
Lewis, Shayla 34, 128c
Lewis, Staci 45, 161 
Lewis, Steve 73 
Lewkowsky, Adam 34 
Li, Yan 77 
Lichtenegger, Jenise 34, 128d 
Licklider, Kristina 128b 
Lien hard, Justin 213 
Lile, Sara 161 
Liles, Brooke 45, 128l 
Limestall, Susan 81 
Lindsey, Derek 238, 239 
Lindstrom, R.J. 129, 176 
Lingenfelter, Alisha 60 
Link, Paul 208 
Linke, Sarah 34, 120, 128h, 128l, 181 
Linsenbardt, Andrew 128b, 197
Lippert, Erica 256 
Little, Sara 128k 
Little, Therese 128l 
Livermore, Ashley 109, 128k
Lloyd, Sara 73, 168, 240 
Lockett, Alexandria 119 
Logan, Jasmine 128i 
Lograsso, Chad 189 
Lommel, Juli 223 
Lonergan, Maureen 128k 
Long, Ali 233 
Lopez, Jackie 243 
Lorincz, Adrian 128m 
Lorntson, Amanda 128h 
Losee, Megan 243 
Lough, Ashley 105 
Love, Deanna 73 
Lovell, Jennifer 128f 
Lovinguth, Mike 106 
Lowe, Aaron 213 
Lowe, Jessica 34, 106, 128k, 167, 176, 230, 233, 267, 270-273, 304 
Lowery, Chris 175 
Lowery, Shaun 213 
Lowrance, Adam 129 
Lowry, Scott 73 
Lucas, Emily 59, 128d, 128i 
Lucas, Josh 213 
Lucas, Matt 128d 
Lueckenhoff, Bethany 59 
Lueder, Mike 185 
Luedke, Alexandra 20 
Lummis, Jaime 59, 181 
Lundy, Carrie 216, 217 
Luong, Shirley 128e 
Lusk, David 128n
Lutheran Student Fellowship 128p 
Luzader, Stefanie 185 
Lynam, Ian 229 
Lynch, Rachael 128k 
Lyons, Steve 213

M
MacCombie, Mary Ann 65, 114 
Macholan, Ross 128i 
Mack, Christine 59, 223 
Maddox, Del 230 
Madge, Pshyrah 45, 128i, 197, 241 
Maerz, Andy 132 
MAGIC 128p 
Maher, Christopher 128h 
Mahn, Rachel 128m 
Maier, Jacqueline 59, 128b 
Maize, Tim 35 
Majors, Keith 128k 
Malone, Michael 45, 192, 128i
Mann, Jake 240 
Manns, Lisa 211 
Manns, Marcie 34, 128k, 160 
Manocha, Pawan 129 
Manuat, Charissa 34, 168 
Manuel, Gina 203 
Marble, Matt 88, 128l, 213 
Marchbanks, Tiffany 45, 128c 
Margavio, Katie 128l 
Markeson, Dennis 20 
Markovich, Emily 232, 233 
Marks, Matthew 128b 
Marler, Sara 189 
Marling, Garet 128h 
Marlow, Trevor 34, 53, 128p 
Marquart, Sarah 223 
Marquart, Scott 125, 128d
Marrone, Thomas 23 
Marshall, Greg 100, 101 
Martin, Brad 125, 235 
Martin, James 128o, 181 
Martin, Jamie 45, 128l 
Martin, Rachel 34, 128i, 129 
Martin, Rebecca 176 
Martinek, Chris 213

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Martinez, Steve 34 
Martinez, Teresa 109, 128b, 129 
Maryniak, Claire 59, 109, 128o
Masterson, Shannon 181 
Mathematical Association of America 114 
Mathematics Students for Secondary Education 114
Matheny, Katy 176 
Mathews, Tony 16, 128m 
Mathurin, Salena 45, 105 
Matson, Sarah 128h, 128j 
Matsuno, Kochiro 128n 
Matta, Dorothy 73 
Matthias, Stephanie 128h, 128n, 128p 
Mattis, Tod 34, 128b, 128j 
Mattli, Ashley 120 
Matz, Adam 128 
Matzes, Craig 197 
Maurer, Ryan 132 
Maxfield, Matt 45, 128p, 259 
May, Christina 73, 128j 
May, Katie 242, 243, 247 
Mayer, Alison 45, 128d, 128l 
Mayer, Nikki 237 
Mayer, Pierre 128c 
Mayer, Sara 128k 
Mayhan, Maggie 23, 45, 172, 197 
Mayo, Ken 45, 128h 
Mayo, Theresa 34 
Mays, Leslie 59, 128i 
Mayson, Josh 213, 252 
Mayson, Richard 213, 252 
Mbroh, Albert 128c 
McAlister, Holly 59, 128j 
McAninch, Justin 113, 129, 197 
McCart, Devin 128g 
McCarthy, Matt 208 
McCarthy, Shannon 193 
McCarville, Rachel 211 
McCauslin, Jackie 105, 128k
McClanahan, Rebecca 183
McClellan, Bryan 128o 
McClernon, Kari 45 
McCloskey, J.D. 213
McCoy, Bridget 196 
McCracken, Jessica 128m 
McCreery, Haley 73 
McCuan, Caitlin 128d, 192 
McCue, Allison 73, 105, 192
McCunniff, David 128e, 128g
McDaniels, Ryan 73 
McDole, Jennifer 36 
McDowell, Hattie 105 
McDuff, Elaine 76 
McDuff, Matthew 76 
McDuff, Sara 76 
McElwee, Stephanie 19, 165 
McEuen, Brian 73 
McFarland, Kelsey 109, 128g
McFarlane, Erik 221, 252 
McFerron, Whitney 73, 128k, 128m 
McFonnell, Jennifer 233 
McGaughey, Jordan 73, 128g
McGeahy, Alexis 45 
McGinley, Mandy 128o 
McGovern, Kathleen 128p 
McGranaghan, Laura 36, 128h, 128p 
McGuire, Shawn 128o 
McGuirk, Courtney 204 
McIntyre, Kate 59 
McKay, Eliza 45, 128d, 128m, 181 
McKay, Micah 28, 30, 36, 105, 176 
McKee, Iain 128f 
McKelvey, Mark 192 
McKemy, Bill 174 
Mckemy, Kristin 128h 
McKinley, Amanda 59 
McKinney, Christopher 109 
McKnight, Nick 213 
McLaine-Iles, Betty 128e 
McLaughlin, Colleen 32 
McLean, Megan 165 
McManis, Erin 105, 128l 
McManis, Kristen 176 
McManis, Michael 116 
McMillin, Miranda 72 
McNamee, Shaun 59 
McNay, Anna 36, 128n 
McNichols, Christine 59 
McPhee, Lanee 59, 223 
McPherson, Sam 125 
McQueary, Brian 221, 252 
McQuiston-Fall, Owen 132
McReynolds, Lindsay 243 
Medley, Kayla 128k, 176 
Meek, Starr 163 
Meeske, Brett 240 
Meggo, Luis 45, 128g, 224 
Mehta, Aalap 128g, 128o 
Meierhoff, Susan 114, 161 
Meinke, Dustin 128n 
Meissen, Roger 59 
Meneely, Justin 128b, 128n 
Menke, Jessica 128b 
Men's Volleyball Club 224 
Mentel, Lindsey 45, 105, 189 
Mercer, Erica 129 
Meredith, Neil 36, 128c 
Merline, Tammy 45, 58, 128o 
Metheny, Maryssa 128g, 128l
Meulendyke, Sara 45, 128d, 128h 
Meyer, Andy 128m 
Meyer, Bryan 245 
Meyer, Jenna 128d, 128g 
Meyer, Jessi 59, 128g 
Meyer, Jill 36, 37, 120, 128h 
Meyer, Julie 128k 
Meyer, Justin 23 
Meyer, Merrick 234, 235, 246 
Meyer, Steve 229 
Meyers, Brian 128o 
Miceli, Lisa 232, 233 
Mikko, Lauren 73 
Miles, Matt 106, 111 
Milford, Elizabeth 128d, 128i, 120 
Miller, Brad 258, 259 
Miller, Cara 129 
Miller, Carrie 128d 
Miller, Cassandra 73 
Miller, Chris 36, 128i, 128p, 129 
Miller, Christina 204 
Miller, Jennifer 109,128k 
Miller, Jessica 189 
Miller, Kim 128i 
Miller, Lisa 128k, 109 
Miller, Megan 128e, 128f, 128j, 163 
Miller, Ryan 106 
Miller, Sarah 46, 128j 
Miller, William 73, 113 
Mills, Christina 48, 59, 128j 
Minor Detail 128p 
Minter, Carla 73, 128p
Mintie, Rachel 223 
Mintum, Eric 213 
Mitchell, Amy 36 
Mitchell, Beau 25 
Miu, Charlie 128f 
Moburg, Lisa 169 
Moccia, Joe 169 
Moeller, Brandi 36, 127, 128c, 128k, 128o, 128p, 164, 259 
Moeller, Jill 73 
Moeller, Ryan 57 
Mohler, Chad 128l 
Mohler, Rachel 105, 128i 
Mohr, Stephen 59 
Mold, Cammy 128k, 128m, 172 
Molina, Chris 128f 
Monroe, Auriel 128f, 128m 
Monroe, Ian 59 
Montgomery, Evan 128i 
Montgomery, Kylee 73, 128g, 197 
Montgomery, Sandra 74, 165
Montgomery, Sarah 129 
Moody, Anne 80, 128b 
Moody, Morgan 36, 40, 128b, 229 
Mooney, Dan 128c 
Mooney, Joe 128c 
Moore, Amanda 128i, 128m 
Moore, Ashley 120 
Moore, Cameron 128p 
Moore, Laura 128b, 128k 
Moore, Nathan 128c 
Moore, Niki 36 
Moore, Rebecca 46, 112, 161 
Moore, Robert 59, 128l 
Moore, Rubin 36, 105, 116, 128f, 128n 
Moore, Sara 128g 
Moore, Tarrah 185 
Morgan, Christy 46, 128m 
Morgan, Jessica 161 
Morgan, Kelsie 128h 
Morley, Dan 128c 
Morley, Lanny 80 
Morris, Sean 213 
Morrison, Danielle 59 
Morrissey, Megan 128k, 240 
Mortenson, Robyn 211 
Mortimer, Steve 125 
Morton, Amber 74, 128o 
Moses, Justin 46, 128i, 128n 
Moss, Alison 183

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Motte, Christine 74 
Mounsey, John 20 
Movold, Ashley 176 
Mowen, Mike 213 
Moyer, Kathleen 243 
Moyers, Valerie 59, 168 
Mozingo, Elizabeth 128j 
Mucahy, Suzanne 237 
Mucho, Jamie 59, 128m 
Muck, Brittany 46, 127, 128j
Muedeking, Shannon 80 
Mueller, Aaron 238, 239 
Mueller, Katy 237 
Mueller, Lisa 128b 
Muhammad, Ruqayya 36, 128f, 128i, 128o, 181 
Muhs, Vicki 128d, 192 
Mulford, Sarah 36, 109, 128b, 128d, 128p 
Mulkey, Grant 46, 117, 128f, 128g, 128j, 185, 188 
Mullins, Tracy 37 
Muncy, Kelly 46, 105, 128d 128f, 128j, 128m, 179 
Mundle, Laura 129, 161 
Mundloch, John 128c, 128n 
Mungenast, Lauren 128d 
Muqudus, Ali 124 
Murdock, Ashley 165 
Murdock, Candice 25, 128h 
Murphey, Samuel 128f, 128m 
Murphy, Colleen 243-245 
Murphy, Dan 132 
Murphy, Erin 74 
Murray, Heather 128j, 211 
Murray, Jason 128o 
Murray, Lorna 74, 80 
Murray, Pat 213 
Murray, Sara 210, 211 
Murray, Shaina 46, 128j 
Musko, Erin 128d 
Muslim Student Association 125
Muth, Sarah 172 
Mutz, Adam 46, 113, 128e 
Myers, Aaron 128n

N
Nahlik, Rob 235 
Nakai, Mary 46, 113 
Nakai, Yoshie 36, 128n 
National Education Association 128p, 172
National Pan-Hellenic Council 105 
National Society of Collegiate Scholars 105, 172 
Naumann, Danny 128c 
Navales, Carl 225 
Neathery, Brad 46 
Neidenthal, Flint 125 
Neidig, Jennifer 128o 
Neiman, Jennifer 74, 128n 
Nelson, Beau 213 
Nelson, Brady 228 
Nelson, Emily 128h 
Nelson, Heather 77, 128h, 128j 
Nelson, Jessica 59, 128l, 128m 
Nelson, Lauren 74, 223 
Nelson, Maren 128h 
Nelson, Matt 213 
Nelson, Ron 36, 128f, 128j 
Nelson, Tiffany 128m 
Nerghc, Ben 128n 
Nettles, Jessica 36, 128c 
Neubauer, Adam 213 
Nevans, Wesley 128n 
Newman, Alisha 36, 165 
Newman, April 36, 128j, 172 
Newman, Ashley 168 
Nguyen, Dung 59, 181 
Nguyen, Laura 128k 
Nguyen, True 46, 128n 
Nicholl, Conor 128m 
Nichols, Dan 252 
Nichols, Jared 74, 128h, 189 
Nichols, Lesley 59 
Nichols, Nick 129 
Nickolai, Annie 216 
Nicks, Annette 129, 161 
Nicol, Melissa 46, 189, 197 
Nieman, Amanda 74, 128g 
Niemann, Kailee 168 
Niermeyer, Lindsey 168 
Nieweg, Julia 128h 
Niewoehner, Elizabeth 59 
Niezwaag, Curtis 128n 
Nigus, Stephanie 36, 128g, 128l 
Nixon, Susan 36, 161 
Nobel, Michael 125 
Nobice, Tyler 128g, 197 
Noble, Ashley 109,117 
Noble, Kim 128h, 161 
Nobles, Lydia 86
Norfolk, Brandi 168 
Norland, Grant 213 
Norman, Tommy 46, 128c
Norment, Danielle 21, 74, 128f, 128i, 192 
Norris, Trey 213 
Northcutt, Richard 197 
Norton, Peter 128i 
Nunn, Carrie 74, 128h 
Nunn, William 128h 
Nurrenbern, Greg 234, 235, 249
Nwazota, Ebubechukwu 188 
Nwozo, Chukwuedozie 74

O
Obiadi, Chidulue 74, 128b 
O'Brien, Anna 74 
O'Brien, Colin 128n, 128o
O'Brien, Colleen 74, 128i 
O'Brien, Eric 59, 128c 
O'Brien, Erin 128n 
O'Brien, Mike 128n 
O'Bryan, Kyle 128j 
O'Day, Megan 172 
O'Dea, Becky 36, 128g 
O'Donnell, Annie 177 
Oelze, Blake 252 
Oetting, Rachel 105, 128b 
Ogle, Adam 239 
O'Hara, Josh 128n 
Ohmer, Rachel 46, 128i 
Okonkwo, Ikechukwu 105, 128b, 172 
Okonwo, Ikechukwu 62 
Okunrinboye, Adedoyin 36, 128b 

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O'Leary, Ellen 128i 
Olinger, Sara 18 
Olinger, Sarah 53 
Olmstead, Kristen 109 
Olsen, Scott 80 
Olson, Amy 14, 62, 109, 113, 181, 185, 197 
Olson, Steve 128j 
Omicron Delta Kappa 105
Omodon, Melvin 74, 128b 
O'Neal, Erin 62 
O'Neil, Pat 128f 
Oppenheim, Ashley 165 
Organization of the Fiber Arts 176 
Ortega, Amy 30, 170 
Ortmann, Stacy 46, 128p 
Ortwerth, Shelby 237 
Ory, Veronica 46 
Osborn, Michaela 242, 243, 247 
Oscko, Melissa 74, 128g, 185 
Ostby, Elizabeth 109, 180 
O'Sullivan, Briana 46, 122 
O'Sullivan, Jaime 192 
Otis, Josh 244, 245 
Ott, Gretchen 36, 128p, 176 
Otten, Megan 128h 
Oughton, Jenny 128b 
Outdoor Club 105 
Overson, Bill 128c, 129 
Overson, Kristen 189 
Overson, William 46 
Overton, Meredith 79 
Owens, April 46, 128d, 109 
Owusu, Ama 102 
Ozkal, Kevin 62

P
Paddock, Crystal 46 
Paden, Eric 245 
Page, Tyler 128i 
Pagel, Erin 128g, 128k 
Painter, Keith 213 
Palazzolo, John 128o 
Pallette, Samantha 109, 240 
Palmer, Loretta 120, 192, 217, 269 
Palombo, Carrie 128h 
Panhellenic Council 105 
Parikh, Anu p 187 
Park, Kukhee 36 
Parke, Amanda 46, 128h 
Parmar, Preethi 36, 128h 
Parrott, Katie 128d 
Paterson,Jessie 161 
Patey, Ashley 216, 217 
Patterson, Angela 74 
Patterson, Eric 80, 128b 
Patti, Megan 233 
Pattison, George 128o 
Paul, Leann 236, 237 
Paul, Reesha 128j 
Paulson, Jackie 65 
Pautler, Jessica 74, 128l, 185 
Pautz, Caleb 62, 128h, 189 
Payne, Lisa 128e, 193 
Pearsall, Nathan 208 
Pearson, Aaron 128o 
Pearson, Kyle 74, 128c 
Pecherski, Emily 74 
Peckron, Jon 259 
Pederson, Katie 28, 128l, 128m, 165 
Peebles, Sharon 181, 197 
Peecher, Jason 50 
Peeples, Jon 128n 
Peeples, Matt 220, 222, 230, 245 
Pender, Nicole 36 
Pendzick, Sara 128m, 172 
Penrose, Oliver 128b 
Pepmiller, Renee 172 
Perkowski, Theron 129 
Perks, John 132 
Perry, James 213 
Perschall, Amanda 128p, 173 
Pershing Scholars 87 
Pershing Society 116 
Person, Andy 220, 221 
Peter, Brad 221 
Peters, A.J. 128o 
Peters, Abigail 46, 128l 
Peterson, Dan 175 
Peterson, Noelle 233 
Pfeiffer, Melissa 240 
Pfeiffer, Molly 128f, 131 
Pham, Alex 128j 
Pham, Twink 74, 105,109, 113, 128h, 185 
Phelan, Lisa 46, 128j 
Phelan, Sean 128i 
Phelps, Sam 208
Phi Beta Lambda 116 
Phi Beta Sigma 116 
Phi Epsilon Kappa 115, 120 
Phi Kappa Tau 125, 164 
Phi Kappa Theta 125, 187 
Phi Lambda Phi 125 
Phi Mu Alpha 129, 112, 175 
Phi Sigma Pi 129 
Philip, Lisa 28 
Phillippi, Tyler 74 
Phillips, Andrew 36, 128c, 128d, 128l 
Phillips, Ashley 18, 128i, 165 
Phillips, Camille 128n, 189 
Phillips, Tyler 240 
Pi Kappa Phi 132 
Piane, Monica 168 
Pias, Ryan 259 
Pichee, Andrew 208 
Pickering, Andrew 125,230 
Pierce, Heather 189 
Pierce, Kelly 128d 
Pierre, Anishia 187 
Pifkulic, David 259 
Pigmentally Challenged 192 
Pike, Becky 216 
Pilkington, Jeremy 128c 
Pini, Joseph 46 
Pinney, Michelle 50, 128m, 161, 181, 185 
Piper, Vera 55 
Pippenger, Michael 36, 128g, 128h, 229 
Piskulic, David 128g 
Pites, Sylvia 108 
Pitts, Andrew 213, 258, 259 
Pivirotto, Chris 128p 
Pivirotto, Christopher 46 
Plender, Erin 128d 
Poelker, Elizabeth 62, 128d 
Poettker, Erin 172 
Pogue, Eric 128j 
Polette, Mel 128h 
Polley, Arley 109, 165 
Ponche, Kalen 62, 128m 
Poole, Violet 128l 
Porath, Steve 221, 252 
Porter, Heather 62, 128i 
Pottgiesser, Lars 208 
Potts, Denis 245 
Poulos, Jeff 213 
Powell, Kristel 105, 128g 
Poyner, Cathy 80, 116, 128f 
Pozzo, Ginny 105 
Praiswater, Shane 221, 252
Prange, Kristin 128p 
Prater, Lacey 172 
Pratt, Michelle 128j 
Pratt, Stephanie 74 
Pray, Krista 242, 243, 247 
Pre-Veterinary Club 114, 132 
Preisinger, Sarah 62, 128p 
Prenger, Jeremy 128o 
Preston, Natalie 36, 118, 128k, 165 
Prewitt, Laura 185 
Price, Charlotte 128f 
Price, Kevin 128c 
Prism 87, 119, 132 
Provance, Laura 74, 128e 
Provance, Stephanie 223 
Pruessner, Jared 74, 128l 
Przybylski, Sara 28, 128l, 128 
Pull, Molly 172 
Pulliam, Sarah 128f, 128j 
Pullins, Nicholas 74 
Pulphus, Alyssa 240 
Purple Pride 109 
Putman, Bobbie 181 
Putnam, Theresa 62

Q
Quick, Sarah 128g 
Quigley, Jay 74, 128g, 229 
Quinn, Lindsey 128m 
Quinn, Tom 128c 
Quirin, Andrew 128j, 128n

R
Rabenold, Andrea 128p 
Raby, Alisha 46, 189, 205 
Rackley, Lizz 128d 
Rader, Kyle 197 
Rader, Robbie 161 
Radigan, Chris 128j 
Radomski, Teresa 128d 
Radtke, Courtney 128k 
Ragon, Katie 128e 
Rai, Biplaw 46, 128n 
Raine, Elizabeth 128g 
Rainey, Nicole 128p 
Rakers, Courtney 128o 
Ramage, Krista 21, 74 
Ramaker, Drew 213 
Ramatowski, Katie 12, 36, 113,128o

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Ramsey, Katie 161 
Randall, Emily 74, 86, 109, 118, 128k, 176, 228, 256 
Rao, Ramesh 54 
Rao, Sudhanva 54 
Raper, Matt 62, 128i 
Rasmussen, Jessica 128k 
Rassi, Sasha 46, 165 
Rataj, Tom 128e, 125 
Ratani, Atirek 36  
Rauch, Brent 208 
Raus, Taylor 168 
Ravenscraft, Mike 186 
Rawlings, Dani 105, 219, 254 
Rea, Lauren 44 
Ready, Robert 36, 128j 
Rearick, Ross 128c, 128h 
Rearick, William 128h 
Reaume, Gabriel 74 
Reber, Laura 129 
Recht, Lindsay 128p 
Reck, Theresa 172 
Rector, David 12 
Redden, John 62, 128l, 185 
Reddick, Darryl 213 
Redmon, Elizabeth 36 
Redmon, Kathleen 128g 
Reed, Caleb 128b, 161 
Reed, Kelly 168 
Reesor, Jennifer 46, 223 
Reeves, Roland 213 
Reid, Jana 128k 
Reilly, Kera 211 
Reinhold, Rachel 165, 181 
Reiser, Shane 74, 113, 128g, 128j 
Reiter, Chris 128o 
Remley, Megan 216, 217 
Remy, Renee 74, 128g 
Renaud, Rebecca 77 
Rendall, Adam 128p 
Renshaw, Sarah 46, 185, 219, 244 
Reorda, Lindsey 28, 36, 105, 128j 
Repair, Lisa 62 
Reschly, Joel 46, 128f 
Reschly, Leah 36, 128h 
Residence Hall Association 109
Residential Living Office 20 
Reule, Ross 105 
Reuter, Morgan 129 
Rhoads, Lukas 36, 128f 
Rhodes, Patience 46, 128f, 185 
Rhodes, Paya 36, 128f, 128i 
Rhomberg, Melissa 211 
Rice, Zachary 128i 
Rich, Adam 129 
Richardson, Charity 36, 128h, 184 
Richardson, John 62, 150, 128h
Richardson, Kelli 120 
Richarz, Stefan 128c 
Richter, Frank 115 
Riechers, Cory 128c 
Riehl, Malissa 36, 109, 128j 
Riess, Laura 128c 
Riley, Michelle 128i 
Ristow, Jo 191 
Ritter, Sherry 46 
Roath, Donny 74, 128p 
Roberts, Amanda 128m 
Roberts, Jill 36, 128n 
Roberts, Theresa 48 
Robertson, Brad 30 
Robertson, Chad 62, 128f 
Robertson, Mathew 176 
Robertson, Matthew 19 
Robertson, Meagan 219, 254, 255 
Robinett, Alicia 36 
Robinson, Chris 128g 
Robinson, Christina 128b 
Robinson, Jessica 74 
Robinson, Trey 190, 191, 221, 252 
Robinson, Valerie 165 
Rocha, Meredith 243, 247 
Rock the Vote 160 
Rodemann, Tack 105, 116, 128l
Roesch, Nicole 119 
Roesemeier, Rick 125 
Rogers, Jordan 109 
Rogers, Julie 36 
Rogers, Kimberly 128e 
Roling, Jennifer 128p 
Romine, Amanda 46, 128j 
Romine, Jeff 128g 
Rosario, Jon 221 
Rose, Katie 36, 128f, 130 
Rosebery, James 128j, 128n 
Rosenthal, David 128o 
Ross, Amanda 46, 198, 199 
Ross, Jeremy 128j 
Ross, Laura 161 
Ross, Todd 46 
Rotello, Zack 213 
Roth, Donny 109
Roth, Jeffrey 128g 
Rott, Terri 62 
Roudebush, Cassie 243 
Rouse, Megan 128f, 128j 
Rowe, Jon 74, 128p 
Rowe, K.C. 192 
Rubin, Josh 259 
Ruckenbrod, Elyse 46, 128m, 229 
Ruecker, Todd 169 
Rueckert, Nathan 57, 128l 
Ruffin, Brooke 46, 128m 
Ruggeberg, Jason 116 
Runge, Dawn 168 
Runge, Laura 128i, 129 
Runnels, Sami 120 
Russell, Amanda 109, 128e, 128p
Russell, Brian 66, 128m 
Russell, Helen 223 
Russell, Ruthie 128d 
Russell, Travis 62, 189 
Rutherford, Amanda 36, 128c 
Rutherford, Sarah 37, 39, 107, 128f, 130 
Ruzicka, Brian 132 
Ryan, Beth 168
Ryan, Meaghan 39, 128o 
Ryan, Pamela 114 
Rybak, Mary 189 
Ryle Hall Senate 113, 185

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Sabai, Ruth 62, 128b, 128n, 128p 
Sack, Andrew 128e 
Sadzewicz, Erin 235 
Sagez, Mandi 62, 165 
Saha, Spondon 46 
Saheb, Sarah 160 
Saito, Shino 62, 113, 128e, 128n, 161 
Salas, Amanda 128o 
Salt, Thomas 46 
Salvatierra, David 208 
Samayoa, Maria 39 
Samuelson, Kristin 128d, 128p 
Samyoa, Maria 165 
Sanchez, Samantha 74, 128j 
Sandler., Jennifer 74 
Sangam, K.C. 72 
Sanger, Clayton 128g 
Sanger, Em 39 
Sanscript 88 
Santos, Brian 46, 128e 128h, 128m, 181 
Sapkota, Nirjal 74, 172 
Sarkar, Kaustuv 74 
Sartors, Joe 164 
Sauer, Katie 128h

55th Annual Primetime
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Miniseries: "Steven Spielberg Presents 'Taken'"
Lead Actress In A Drama Series: Edie Fako, "The Sopranos"
Made-For-TV Movie: "Door to Door"
Lead Actor In A Drama Series: James Galdolfini, "The Sopranos"
Actor In A Miniseries or Movie: William H. Macy, "Door to Door"
Comedy Series:	 "Everybody Loves Raymond"
Lead Actor In A Comedy Series: Tony Shalub, "Monk"
Actress In A Miniseries or Movie: Maggie Smith, "My House In Umbria"
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Variety, Music or Comedy Program: "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart
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Sauer, Michelle 128n 
Sawani, Mustafa 125 
Scalise, Dominick 10, 116, 128l, 213 
Scanio, Nicole 165 
Schachner, Ashley 197 
Schack, Sarah 46, 128i, 128o 
Schaecher, Corey 165 
Schaefer, Peter 252 
Schaefer, Rebecca 48 
Schaefering, Lauren 168 
Schaeffer, Josh 128m 
Schafer, Francine 254 
Schairer, Thomas 48, 128j 
Schaller, Kai 74 
Schaltenbrand, Dana 128l, 116 
Schanz, Lacey 236, 237 
Schaper, Julie 185 
Scheer, Jacob 128c, 259 
Scheitlin, Lindsay 48, 223 
Schelich, Sarah 168 
Schell, Lisa 128b 
Scheller, Kristen 74 
Schellman, Jennifer 39, 105, 109, 128d 
Schemahorn, Kade 128k 
Schembri, Katie 62, 128b, 128k 
Schenewerk, Katherine 128h 
Scheperle, Rachel 48, 128i 
Schertzer, Debbie 38 
Schertzer, Kate 109 
Schierman, Melissa 39, 128f, 128j 
Schiff, Philip 172 
Schilling, Amy 74 
Schinnour, Chelsea 185 
Schippers, Annie 184 
Schlanger, Kim 116 
Schlenk, Eve 39, 189, 205 
Schlitter, Elizabeth 62, 176 
Schlosser, Christine 128l, 171, 185 
Schluender, Zach 128n, 256 
Schmidt, Andrew 129 
Schmidt, Ben 128l 
Schmidt, Betsy 39, 128j, 127
Schmidt, Jessica 39, 161
Schmidt, Martin 229 
Schmidt, Nicholas 75, 128j 
Schmidt, Tarin 75 
Schmitz, Jessica 39, 161 
Schmitz, Sara 194, 195 
Schnabel, Amanda 165 
Schnabel, Mirjam 48, 128g 
Schneider, Ed 221, 252, 238 
Schneider, Lacey 128m 
Schoening, Shannan 243 
Schonhardt, Anne 39, 128p, 172 
Schoonover, Dana 128g, 201
Schrader, Jack 238, 239 
Schrage, Crystal 84 
Schreck, Kelly 75 
Schreiber, Hannah 128h 
Schroeder, Stacey 238 
Schroeder, Stefanie 62, 128d, 172 
Schubert, Heather 128e 
Schuessler, Matt 125 
Schuessler, Richard 125 
Schuhler, Angie 211 
Schuler, Tara 128d 
Schulte, Alicia 105 
Schulte, Becky 168 
Schulte, Dan 128c, 128g 
Schulte, Lauren 48, 84, 128p, 163, 192, 234 
Schulte, Linda 75, 128l 
Schumert, Andy 128o 
Schupback, Natalie 233 
Schuring, Vance 213 
Schuster, Christy 128b, 128j 
Schutter, Dave 234, 235 
Schwaller, Katie 128b 
Schwartzman, Roy 198 
Schwartztrauber, Karen 18, 20, 62, 105, 128g, 175, 192, 201 
Schwegler, Heather 128k, 128m, 172 
Schweizer, Amy 75, 192 
Schwend, Erin 47 
Schwent, Sara 62, 196 
Schwepker, Abigail 128d 
Scmidt, Jessica 128i 
Scognamiglio, John 62, 128l, 128m, 239 
Scott, Cassandra 48, 105 
Scott, Jeff 75, 192 
Scott, Kristin 75, 128m, 185 
Scott, Matthew 105, 128c
Scott, Tim 113 
Scruggs, Paul 121 
Scullen, Kelli 128m 
Scully, Lawrence 31, 259 
Searcy, Lynn 128m, 161 
Sears, Jessica 216, 217 
Sebastian, Matthew 128b 
Seckute, Jolita 115, 128b 
SEE 87
See, Rachel 128g 
Seeling, Sara 128h 
Seibert, Matthew 185 
Seidel, Linda 28 
Seifert, Melissa 109 
Seifert, Rebecca 128g 
Sekwao, Daniel 128b 
Sellner, Emily 168 
Sem, Dan 39 
SERVE Center 53, 180 
Sevic, Nichole 223 
Sevits, Brian 75, 128e, 128h 
Seydel, Elena 128i 
Seymour, Greg 128f 
Shaffer, Allison 75 
Shah, Jitendra 75 
Shahmoradi, Mohammad 80
Shain, Mary 39, 128j 
Sharma, Prajwal 75 
Sharma, Shalin 128g 
Sharp, Jamie 211 
Shatzer, Jancin 75 
Shaw, Colin 213 
Shearer, Amanda 129 
Shearman, Sarah 75, 216, 217, 249 
Shedd, Rachael 128b, 216, 217
Sheehan, John 259 
Sheets, Mandy 39, 165, 181, 128m 
Shelden, Mike 213 
Shellenberger, Lisa 235 
Shelton, Greg 128o 
Shelton, Michael 128o, 185 
Shelton, Rachel 109, 128k 
Shelton, Sarah 62, 128k, 168 
Shelver, Kristen 39, 192 
Sheridan, Lesley 128k 
Sherron, Kate 192, 193 
Shih, Leon 75 
Shipman, Jon 75 
Shirley, Ann 128m, 161 
Sholar, Sarah 128i 
Shotokan Karate 113 
Shoults, Rhiannon 125, 197
Showalter, Corey 128j 
Showmaker, Jason 229 
Shrestha, Mrigesh 62 
Shrestha, Neelu 128n 
Shrout, Robert 163 
Sicking, Stephen 224, 225 
Sieber, Jacqueline 128h, 161 
Sieker, Sara 168 
Sieren, Lisa 48, 128h 
Sierra Club 128 
Sierra@Truman 113 
Siewert, Gregg 80 
Sifrit, Amanda 128f 
Sigma Alpha 161 
Sigma Alpha Iota 112, 161, 175 
Sigma Chi Delta 127, 165 
Sigma Delta Pi 106 
Sigma Kappa 108, 165, 168 
Sigma Sigma Sigma 127, 168 
Sigma Tau Delta 172 
Sigma Theta Tau International 183 
Sigmund, Christine 75 
Sila, Jeffrey 128b 
Silva, Erin 243 
Silva, Michael 77 
Silvey, Brenna 48, 128d 
Silvey, Morgan 39, 128c, 128g, 176 
Simmonds, Katie 128k 
Simmons, Erin 128n 
Simmons, Jamie 258 
Simmons, Taylor 62, 109, 128p
Simonds, Katie 75, 128p 
Simpson, Emilee 75, 128p 
Simpson, Jason 221, 252 
Simpson, Tom 128c 
Sims, Emily 53 
Siron, Jennifer 128p 
Sis, Kristina 128c 
Sisson, Josh 128j 
Sistek, Andy 128n 
Skevington, John 128o 
Skillman, Kari 48 
Skinner, Robyn 75, 128i 
Skinner, Scott 62, 128j, 235 
Skinner, Starr 62, 128i 
Skosky, Andy 128c 
Skosky, Cathy 128b 
Skubic, Marjorie 200 
Slaby, Hope 75 
Slater, Paul 224 
Slattery, Brian 62

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Sloan, Lacey 75 
Sloan, Melissa 75, 128g 
Sloop, John 233 
Smiser, Pat 80, 128o 
Smith, Aaron 129 
Smith, Abbie 219, 254, 255 
Smith, Ashley 39, 105 
Smith, Ben 234, 235 
Smith, Cheri 172 
Smith, Darren 128o, 120 
Smith, Denise 128m 
Smith, Dylan 31 
Smith, Erin 28, 39, 128b 
Smith, Hannah 185 
Smith, Javas 105 
Smith, Jennifer 39, 128i 
Smith, Jessie 168 
Smith, Joseph 75 
Smith, Justin 129, 213 
Smith, Kathryn 128m 
Smith, Kimberly 62, 223 
Smith, Mackenzie 128b 
Smith, Matthew 62, 176, 185, 128o 
Smith, Rachael 128k 
Smith, Remington 128g 
Smith, Stacey 49, 128e 
Smith, Stephanie 49, 128p 
Snell, Catherine 113 
Snodgrass, Melissa 211 
Snyders, Brian 128g, 192 
Society of Physics Students 114, 172 
Society of the Prim Roses 172
Sodemann, Chip 62, 128l, 239 
Soderholm, Ali 39, 128e, 165 
Soemo, Angela 128b, 128f 
Soetaert, Joseph 128n, 128o 
Sokolowski, Jeff 128c 
Soltys, Natalie 237 
Somers, Benjamin 75 
Sommer, Sarah 233 
Sonderman, Anna 83, 210, 211 
Song, Jane 62, 128l, 128o, 185 
Sonn, Matt 125, 198, 199, 235 
Sonnenberg, Ben 128i, 117 
Sorensen, Chris 128f 
Sorhus, Meg 128k 
Sorrell, Brooke 128b, 241 
Soto, Rachael 128o 
Souders, Abigail 49, 128h, 120,234, 235 
Sowunmi, Olumuyiwa 49, 128b 
Spader, John 120, 129 
Spanish Club 54, 176 
Sparbel, Kristin 128k 
Spavone, Rachael 18, 176 
Spear, Philip 39 
Spegal, Amanda 189 
Speidel, Cynthia 222, 223 
Spencer, Alexis 128f 
Spencer, Matt 39, 128b, 128f 
Speropoulos, Aaron 128e, 213 
Spies, Sarah 39, 107, 128d 
Spillenkothen, Colin 259 
Spinden, Alison 128g 
Spinney, Beth 49, 65, 87, 128k, 163, 181, 189, 266 
Spurlock, Pualani 81 
Squires, Sharon 55 
St. John, Caroline 21 
St. John, Sarah 39, 128h, 128m 
Stacy, Danielle 75 
Stallman, Richard 133 
Standage, Mark 213 
Stanghelle, Jason 128g 
Stanley, Becky 128m 
Stanley, Colin 128c 
Stanley, William 75 
Staples, Dalexia 75 
Stapley, Sean 75, 192 
Starbuck, Jennifer 128l 
Starbuck, Melinda 49, 165 
Starnes, Sarah 49, 128g 
Stayton, Mary 128h 
Steel, Alison 49, 120, 165, 181 
Steffe, Chris 128o 
Steger, Diana 47, 128f 
Steinhoff, Jennifer 75 
Steinmetz, Kelly 114 
Stepanek, Steve 80 
Stephens, Holly 49, 129, 179 
Stephens, Kyle 128i 
Stephens, Scott 128c, 128h 
Stephenson, Caleb 75, 128i 
Sterett, Noel 128h 
Sterup, Erika 80 
Stevens, Blake 128g 
Stevens, Jared 128o 
Stewart, Aaron 128g 
Stewart, Ben 39, 128c 
Stewart, Eric 213
Stewart, Karyn 49, 128f, 128i, 192 
Stewart, Margaret 168 
Stewart, Ryan 39, 128l, 128n, 120, 256 
Stieffjeff 132 
Stierwalt, Gina 109 
Still, Christina 172 
Stocke, Gabby 75,168 
Stokes, Allen 235 
Stoltze, Ellen 176 
Stone, Siobhan 39, 105, 128c 
Storms, Katie 39, 128k, 165, 176 
Storms, Melissa 49, 109, 165 
Story, Liz 120 
Stovall, Raphael 75, 213 
Stoyanov, Dobromir 75 
Strange, Stacey 128o 
Stranger, Em 223 
Streb, Alison 78 
Stroder, Melissa 128g 
Stroesser, Sarah 128j 
Stroetker, Christina 75, 197 
Stroube, Andrew 128j 
Strubel, Courtney 237 
Struble, Vince 244, 245 
Struss, Heidi 62, 128j, 161 
Stubbendorff, Niklas 235 
Stubbs, Brandy 49 
Stubbs, Jayme 72 
Stuck, Marianne 172 
Student Activities Board 26, 30, 25, 176 
Student Ambassadors 181 
Student Council for Exceptional Children 181 
Student Health Center 12, 79 
Student Missouri State Teachers Association 172
Student Recreation Center 12
Student Senate 185, 188 
Students to Assist Recruitment 185 
Stutz, Monica 49, 128h 
Subedi, Neeta 128n 
Sucher, Katie 105 
Suddarth, Rachael 77, 128g 
Suddarth, Tim 128f, 128j 
Suellentrop .Jackie 128d 
Sullentrup, Debra 49, 128b 
Sullivan, Briana 165 
Sullivan, Erin 128k
Sullivan, Maggie 128b 
Sullivan, Stephanie 49, 128h 
Sullivan, Thomas 128l, 128m, 128o, 180 
Summers, Amanda 187 
Sumner, Jaime 161 
Sundberg, Adam 75, 128i, 105, 113 
Sunn, Matthew 49 
Suppasansathorn, Angela 10, 105 
Susman, Ken 49, 128k, 128l 
Sutrisno, Ria 49 
Sutter, Kate 49, 105, 128l
Sutter, Trent 83, 121 
Sutton, Caitlin 129 
Suwaratana, Sansanee 128g 
Swartz, Elizabeth 128n, 256 
Swenson, Sara 77 
Swesey, Marin 62, 128p 
Swetz, Abigail 118 
Swift, Cubby 120, 237 
Szpira, Mike 213

T
Tabor, Laura 128f 
Tague, Becky 189 
Tajkowski, Tom 235 
Takemura, Hidetaka 128n 
Tanner, Roy 80 
Tau Kappa Epsilon 111 
Tau Lambda Sigma 111, 185, 189, 205 
Taylor, Alicia 128k, 161 
Taylor, Ashley 62, 128d 
Taylor, Brett 125, 235 
Taylor, Kenya 128f, 128m, 185, 203 
Taylor, Mackenzie 23, 49, 197 
Taylor, Renee 165 
Taylor, Robin 128l, 128m 
Teague, Sarah 39, 223 
Teal, Kristi 62, 128d 
Teater, Marsha 49 
Tebeau, Patrick 75 
Tebussek, Phil 62, 128i 
Teeman, Dustin 235 
Terpening, Ashley 128j 
Terrian, Josh 213 
Terry, Chandler 213 
Terry, Jonathan 75, 128e

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Tewolde, Kibrom 49, 128c, 128n 
Thabuteau, James 75, 213 
Thacker, Jonathan lOO, 101, 128o 
Tharp, Chris 128h 
Thayer, Damon 39, 128f, 128g, 128i, 105, 116, 132 
The Monitor 128p 
Theismann, Sam 128j 
Thiesfeld, Kim 127, 128b, 161 
Thiesfield, Steven 127 
Thoma, Sue Ellen 243 
Thomas, Bertha 195 
Thomas, Cindy 20, 75, 128b, 128f 
Thomas, Cole 128h 
Thomas, Justin 39, 128j 
Thomas, Laura 39, 128d 
Thompson, Daniel 39, 128f, 128j 
Thompson, Dionte 75 
Thompson, Greg 128d 
Thorne, Lisa 75, 168 
Thresher, Karrick 109, 128J
Thumm, Carin 128o 
Tice, Stephanie 109 
Tichenor, Ryan 176 
Tiemann, Stephanie 128b 
Tietsort, Brad 128h 
Tiller, Tiffany 39, 105, 128b, 172 
Tillman, Carla 62, 105, 128i, 128m 
Timbers, Kara 120, 245 
Timme, Mark 132 
Tingler, Matthew 62, 116, 128e, 128h, 129 
Tipp, Jessica 62, 116, 128d, 128l 
Tipton, Amanda 75, 128d 
Tobler, Nina 128k 
Todd, Alexander 85 
Toigo, Alan 128h 
Tollerton, Will 128i 
Tolliver, Tammy 62, 105, 128f, 128i 
Tomlinson, Anthony 129 
Tomlinson, Laura 128m 
Torres, Kyle 220, 252 
Torricelli, Catie 168 
Toti, Nick 63
Totten, Beth 168 
Tower, Dyane 240 
Tower, Grant 128g 
Tower, Marc 39, 105, 128c, 128f 
Townsend, Janel 105, 128i 
Tran, Khang 39 
Trent, Natalie 49, 128p, 129
Tromp, Adri 232 
True Men 121, 189 
Truitt, Natasha 39 
Truman State Association for Computing Machinery 132 
Truman State Linux Users Group 132 
Truman State University Press 65 
Truman Woman in Computer Science 132 
Trump, Sarah 39, 128m 
Trupiano, David 128c 
Tschiggfrie, Sarah 128h 
Tuggle, Lisa 49 
Tulepov, Almas 49, 128j 
Tumminia, Eric 169 
Tung, Mei 39 
Turco, Nick 121, 229 
Turnbull, Emily 233 
Turner, Amanda 128e 
Turner, Chris 39 
Turner, Eric 63, 128g, 128l 
Turner, Hilary 49, 128i 
Turner, James 113,128 
Turner, Melody 75 
Twaddle, Carianna 75, 128g 
Tweedy, Erin 233

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Uecker, Andy 49, 109 
Uhlrich, Anna 49, 129 
Ulrich, Amanda 161 
Umbarger, Kelsey 109, 185 
Underhill, Nathan 128m, 128n, 128o 
Unique Ensemble Gospel Choir 192 
University Swingers 192 
Unnerstall, Stacey 32, 185 
Unser, Jackie 75, 128k 
Unverferth, Lindsey 110, 128d
Urayama, Akimichi 128n
Urbanowicz, Justin 128o

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Valencia, Juan Carlos 54, 80, 176 
Van Cleve, Luke 108 
Van Maaren, Joel 213 
Van Ginhoven, Stephan 49 
Van Cleve, Luke 128j 
Vandepopulier, Andy 259 
Vanderhoof, Winston 80, 128m 
VanderStel, Christy 77, 128j 
Varney, Laura 128n 
Varwig, Kristin 128h 
Vaughan, Lindsay 243 
Vaughan, Meghan 243 
Vazquez, Nicole 185 
Vega, Luis 77 
Veile, Theresa 49, 128h 
Venable, Meredith 77, 128n, 128p 
Venneman, Alan 49, 128b, 128h, 128l 
Verby, Doug 30 
Vescovo, Megan 77, 168 
Vezzoli, Michelle 128h 
Vick, Tracey 168 
Vickers, Ian 77 
Victim Support Services 170 
Vigil, Ricky 128c, 208 
Vincent, Leah 53, 128m 
Vines, Johnny 26, 39, 55, 128k 
Vizitey, Ethan 175 
Vogel, Kelly 49, 128g 
Vogel, Mark 49, 105, 128e, 128l, 181 
Vogel, Natasha 116, 128j 
Voices for Planned Parenthood 195 
Voigt, Cole 213 
Voigtmann, Kelly 128b 
Volin, Katie 128m 
Volmert, James 128i 
VonEnglen, Melody 39, 128h
Vornholt, Paul 128c 
Vukelich, John 209, 210, 214, 224, 238

W
Wackerman, Kelsey 77, 216
Wadhwani, Kim 70, 128c 
Waeckerle, Billy 128o 
Wagener, Christine 216 
Wagner, Kristin 168 
Wagoner, Ashley 77 
Wahab, Waseem 128n 
Wahrenbrock, Ryan 108 
Wailes, Danica 77 
Wali, Adil 63, 109, 128i 
Walker, Alana 77, 128l 
Walker, Ashley 77, 128j 
Walker, Darryl 63, 128j 
Walker, Kamiah 120 
Walker, Kovel 63, 128f, 128i 
Walkiewicz, Ryan 128m, 176 
Wallace, Samantha 77 
Waller, Chris 77, 128o 
Walsh, Gina 237 
Walsh, Michelle 63, 128c, 189, 205 
Walsma, Kelly 237 
Walstrom, Kristin 39, 120, 128h, 128p, 181 
Walter, Jessica 128m 
Walter, Micaela 216 
Walter, Olivia 49, 161 
Walters, Stefanie 128c, 128e 
Walton, James 213, 252 
Wang, Christopher 39 
Wang, Greg 63, 128c, 169 
Wang, Qi 216, 217 
Ware, John 212-215 
Ware, Melissa 238 
Wareheim, Rachael 128p 
Warner, Mario 128o 
Warner, Roxanne 128k 
Warner, Sarah 129 
Warren, Crystal 49, 128d 
Warrick, Alyssa 49, 128i 
Washington, Walter 128c, 203, 213, 252 
Wasikowski, Mike 245 
Watkins, Alyson 128d 
Watson, Adam 128o 
Wayland, Jane 128m, 161 
Webb, Damon 229 
Webb, Heather 128d, 129, 192 
Webb, Jennifer 80 
Webber, Narissa 41, 128e, 168, 185 
Webel, Debbie 63, 128d 
Weber, AJ. 213 
Weber, Jason 22, 49 
Weber, Lauren 165 
Webster, Katie 63, 128d

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Weddle, Janice 49 
Wedemeier, Loni 237 
Weekley, JoAnn 80 
Weeks, John 128h, 229 
Weese, Lindee 58, 63, 128d, 254 
Wegner, Karla 105 
Wehner, Vicky 79 
Weidhaas, Ginny 128f 
Weidinger, Sarah 128d 
Weimer, Brynn 128d 
Weingartner, Adam 128n, 125 
Weinrich, Justin 128m, 128o, 185 
Weishuhn, Devin 128h, 162, 181 
Weiss, Jacqueline 128b 
Welch, Jennifer 77, 128k, 223 
Welch, Sarah 128b, 131 
Welchert, Nicholas 192 
Welker, Gavin 238, 239 
Welker, Lindsey 128o 
Welker, Ryan 239 
Wells, Aaron 221, 252 
Wells, Melissa 111, 128h 
Wells, Sabrina 240 
Welsch, Tia 129 
Welter, Ellen 77, 168 
Wenberg, Molly 128m, 172 
Wendleton, Lindsay 31 
Wendling, Erin 128j 
Wenger, Allison 128h 
Werly, Eric 49, 128c, 128g 
Werner, Kurtis 63, 221, 252 
Wertz, Katie 77, 128g 
Wesley House 197 
Wesley, Travis 128m 
Wessel, Amy 77 
West, Amanda 165 
West, Nick 213 
Westhoff, Annie 233 
Whalen, Jessica 172 
Wheeler, Amy 82 
Whelehon, Sarah 128f 
Whetstine, Jena 128b 
Whitaker, Amy 109 
White, Jackie 168 
White, Lauren 168, 254, 255 
White, Melissa 41, 128c 
White, Ryan 40, 128o 
Whiteman, Ben 77 
Whiting, Gavin 128b 
Whiting, Shauna 128i 
Whitted, Laura 49, 181, 189 
Whitde, Scott 128c 
Wickham, Heather 41, 120, 128g 
Wideman, Colleen 223 
Wiedeman, Chayil 128j, 211 
Wieman, Beth 211 
Wiese, Megan 181 
Wikstrom, Kelly 189 
Wilber, Matt 129 
Wilburn, Shannon 128c 
Wilde, Mark 77 
Wilde, Rachel 41, 128o 
Wilder, James 77 
Wilhite, Dan 221 
Wilkis, Jason 118 
Willett, Lindsey 128m, 185 
Willhavick, Heidi 177 
Williams, Amy 49, 128b 
Williams, Ashley 77, 128o 
Williams, Darnell 213 
Williams, Emma 179 
Williams, Eric 128i 
Williams, Jen 128j 
Williams, Olivia 128o 
Williams, Tyler 120, 235 
Willis, Jason 120 
Wills, Ryan 128g 
Wilmes, Pat 259 
Wilsford, James 41 
Wilson, Ben 213, 214 
Wilson, Christine 77 
Wilson, Courtnie 41, 109, 128d, 172 
Wilson, Kimberly 63, 105 
Wilson, Matt 41, 128g, 128m, 128n 
Wilson, Niki 128c, 121 
Winchester, Nick 190 
Winders, Jessica 128n 
Windfall 125, 197 
Windhorst, Sarah 128n 
Winfield, Jake 128g 
Winge, Malita 77, 128d 
Winking, Brenda 128d, 128o 
Winkler, Christina 254, 255 
Winkler, Karyl 41, 105 
Winter, Meghan 128k 
Winthrop, Carrie 120 
Winton, Kim 128d 
Wirick, Jason 128c 
Wirkus, Christina 229 
Wisa, Greg 128n 
Wisdom, Sarah 128o 
Wisecup, Janell 128o 
Wiseman, Erin 161
Wishon, Kimberly 128g 
Witte, Corey 128h 
Wittmer, Hannah 234, 235 
Wittrock, Eric 221, 252 
Witzofsky, Danny 16, 17 
Woehlk, Heinz 38, 80, 108 
Wohldmann, Julie 216 
Wojtach, Patricia 41, 128c 
Wolcott, Maggie 128j, 128l 
Wolf, Amanda 41, 128o, 176 
Wolf, Jamie 259 
Wolfe, Ashley 165 
Wolfe, Ryan 128o 
Woll, Brian 63, 129 
Wollmering, Jerry 215 
Women's Resource Center 170
Wonderly, Breanna 237 
Wood, Emily 165 
Wood, Melinda 100 
Wood, Rusty 213 
Wood, Tamra 128h 
Wood, Tyler 234, 235 
Woodard, Chris 77, 113, 128p
Woodcox, Cole 86, 87, 106 
Woodring, Terry 187 
Woods, Kendra 63 
Woods, Ryan 49, 128i 
Woods, Scott 129 
Wootten, Katie 63, 128c 
Worley, Douglas 63, 128h, 189 
Wray, Krista 243 
Wright, Aislyn 161 
Wright, Andrew 245 
Wright, Elaine 49, 109, 128f, 128j 
Wright, Ellen 211 
Wright, Hilary 128b, 192 
Wright, Kaleena 77, 105 
Wyatt, Alaina 40, 41 
Wyatt, Hannah 77 
Wynn, Julie 77, 181

Y
Yates, Aaron 63 
Yates, Katie 168 
Yehyawi, Tameem 212, 213, 215 
Yermolenko, Volha 49, 128j 
Yokeley, Marcus 213 
Young, Amanda 63, 128j 
Young, Ashley 63, 105, 192 
Young, Courtney 105, 128d, 128f 
Young, Heather 77 
Young, Leah 63, 109, 128g, 192 
Young, Jennifer 172 
Yuen, Chi-Wai 49 
Yungenge, Thierry 52, 128n 
Yurkovich, Eric 105, 128f, 128g, 128l 
Yzon, Dean 41, 113, 128e

Z
Zacher, Laura 168 
Zaegel,John 125 
Zaffiri, Brad 128o 
Zager, Anne 41, 128o, 128p, 181 
Zahner, Laura 128j 
Zamastil, Kim 41, 105, 128h, 128p, 176, 181 
Zamora, Daniel 128n 
Zayas-Caban, Jose 113, 129
Zbinden, Amy 109 
Zeigler, Jena 105 
Zeiter, Adrienne 41, 128l 
Zeng, Yihong 41 
Zhou, Mingjun 128f 
Zidon, Leah 41, 254, 255 
Zier, Nathaniel 128n, 132 
Zieres, Michelle 127 
Zieres, Nancy 127 
Zimmermann, Beth 128h 
Zivnuska, Catherine 52, 161 
Zuke, Jessica 128m, 178 
Zwilling, Dan 252

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A closing thought for the Echo staff

By Brandi Brown 
Editor in Chief

As we wrap up the 2003-2004 school year, I find myself thinking about the staff and everything we 
have accomplished. It seems that every edition brings new challenges, but looking back, we were 
able to keep our goals and most of our sanity.

To most students at Truman State University, the Echo is a history book, a souvenier or a public 
relations outlet. But for us, and especially me, the Echo is more than a scrap book or a 300-page 
media tool. It is more than long hours in the office, pressing deadlines, missing photos and 
impossible stories.

Instead, the Echo is about each and every person who contributed in some way and made the year 
that much more memorable. Looking past the hard work and endless spreads, I see the people who 
made it happen despite personal problems and academic responsabilities.

Thank you for every time you went to another weekly meeting or skipped precious studying time so 
you could write an elusive caption or make one last phone call. Thank you for hours you spent 
suffering in the frigid office because the air remained on low or for the yearbooks you hauled across 
campus on a distrubtion day. This book is a product of your commitment.

I also want to thank each person for making the yearbook an enjoyable place to work. I will never 
forget the stories we told, the laughs we shared and the support we provided. Although our work 
was important, the game of Elimidate, the weekend gossip, the bantering in the office and the 
weekly meeting/ food fest helped to create our experience.

I will also remember the summer conference we had in August and the trip to Dallas in November 
where I was finally able to ride a mechanical bull and meet a cowboy. Experiences like these are 
what I will remember most.

This year our theme is amplified, and I think it is especially relevant with the end of the book. I hope 
that some day you will be able to see more than just the pages. I hope you see the moments that 
made this book possible and the dedication that it took to get there. Thank you for the hard work, 
the friendships, and most of all, the memories.

ABOVE: Juniors Monica Kwiatek and Melissa Allen and senior Jessica Lowe smile during a night out 
in Dallas after a media convention. Staff members also visited The Grassy Knoll in Dallas, where John 
F. Kennedy was shot.

ABOVE: Seniors Chelsey Ilten, Johnny Vines, Brandi Brown and Marcie Manns discuss the yearbook 
process after a Tuesday night meeting. Editors had to write one story each semester, take one 
photograph and sell one advertisement.

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ABOVE: The 2003-2004 Echo staff poses for a group picture after its annual banquet Members ate a 
family-style meal at 1000 Hills Dining Lodge, received awards and played games during the banquet 
May 4.

2004 Editorial Staff

Brandi Brown Editor in Chief
Peggy Amor Advertising/Marketing Manager 
Katie Kelly Assistant Photography Editor
Marcie Manns Fall Assistant Copy Editor
Reena Karan Spring Assistant Qopy Editor
Melissa Allen Managing Editor
Katie Storms Student Life/Academics Editor
Beth Spinney Photography Editor
Bernadette Batliner Organizations Editor
Monica Kwiatek Assistant Organizations Editor
Brandi Moeller People Editor
Jessica Lowe Sports Editor
Johnny Vines Copy Editor
Chelsey Ilten Features Editor
Steve Stepanek Adviser

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RIGHT: Seven of the eight graduating seniors of the 2003-2004 editorial staff pose for a group 
picture. The seniors' majors included communications, English and French.

BELOW: Senior Johnny Vines tears at a barbeque rib while dining at a Florida restaurant on Midterm 
Break. Vines was the only male editor.

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Unforgettable Moments

*"They're not athletes, they just have sweaty talents." 
-Jessica Lowe

*"I've always wanted to date a cowboy."
-Katie Storms 
"But you're dating Vines."
-Jessica Lowe 
"Yeah, but I'd probably dump him for a cowboy." 
-Katie Storms

*"I work on my bump every Friday night."
-Katie Kelly

*"I have in my planner 'no sex for Friday.'"
-Beth Spinney in reference to her human sexuality class.
"Oh, taking a break?"
-stranger looking over her shoulder
"Yeah, I'm fasting for Friday."
-Beth Spinney

ABOVE: Senior Jessica Lowe rides a mechanical bull while at a bar in Dallas. Lowe and senior Brandi 
Brown both attempted the fierce animal but decided to leave the real bulls to the professionals.

LEFT: Sophomores Katie Kelly and Katie Jorgenson smile during the annual Echo banquet. Kelly and 
Jorgenson were both Echo photographers.

ABOVE: Seniors Johnny Vines and Katie Storms play scrabble while in the Florida Keys during 
Midterm Break. Four editors, including seniors Bernadette Batliner and Jessica Lowe went to Florida 
over break.

ABOVE: Junior Reena Karan edits stories before giving them to section editors. Editors were required 
to work about eight hours each week and could perform duties for scholarship hours.

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Photo by Beth Spinney

Life in college marked the beginning of Truman State University students' lives as true adults. Every 
decision students made was their own, and every minute students spent was as they chose. They 
were able to make individual decisions, which served as stepping stones along the destined path to 
graduation. This path,

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however, contained a canopy of finals, presentations, term papers and those always-elusive A's. It 
was not easy.

Students, whether in the last second of a national championship or finishing a 20-page research 
project, faced both victory and defeat. They strove to overcome personal and academic challenges, 
and despite the outcome, students achieved a new level of personal growth. College 
accomplishments would always be remembered, but in the end, it was the details along the path

continued on Page 310

Photo by Melissa Allen

Expanded by illustration

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Photo by Brandi Brown

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that made college life unforgettable.

Students would always remember the friendly squirrels that followed students to class or the 
trademark weathervane that guided the way. The 2004 Echo Yearbook allowed students to 
remember these fine points, which made their

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University experience unique.

The sold-out campus events remained in full color while the cheers of school spirit rang soundly 
through the pages of life. Relationships would continue, friends would become bridesmaids, and 
professors would be added to holiday greeting card lists. The college experience would not be 
forgotten. Instead, it would remain amplified. The recorded moments would serve as a reminder 
that it is not the great things in life, but rather the details, that define a person.

photo by Beth Spinney

Expanded by the use of detail

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Colophon

Photo by Beth Spinney

Printing: Volume 103 of the Truman State University Echo Yearbook was printed by Walsworth 
Publishing Company, Marceline, Mo. The pressrun of 3,000 copies was printed on 80-pound legend 
gloss paper.

Production: The 2004 Echo was produced using 6 gateway E-3400s. The pages were submitted using 
PageMaker 7.0, Microsoft Office 2000, Adobe Photoshop 6.0 and Walsworth Page Enhancements.

Text: Body copy was 11-point AWPC-Baskerville. Cutlines were 9-point AWPC-Baskerville Bold. 
Headlines and decks used other AWPC fonts. All copy for the Echo was written by members of the 
Echo staff and contributing writers.

Copyright: The 2003 Echo yearbook is a copyrighted publication. No part may be reproduced 
without prior written consent of the Echo staff.

Endsheets: The endsheets were printed on white paper and designed by the Echo staff and Dan 
Davis from Walsworth Publishing Company's creative services.

Pictures: Portraits and group pictures were taken by Campus Photography from Jostens Publishing 
Company. Individual portratis were free to students, faculty and staff. Organizations paid a $25 fee. 
All other photographs were taken by Echo photographers or were submitted. Photos were scanned 
using a Microtek ArtixScan 4000tf negative scanner and a HewlettPackard ScanJet 547c flatbed 
scanner. All photographs were digitally scanned and edited to remove glares and dust spots. The 
title page photo was taken by Katie Storms. The cover and endsheet photos were taken by Beth 
Spinney.

Cover: The cover was designed by the Echo staff and Dan Davis from Walsworth Publishing 
Company's creative services.

Advertising: All advertising was sold by members of the Echo staff. Advertisements were prepared 
and submitted camera-ready.

Inquiries: All inquiries regarding this publication may be addressed to: Echo yearbook, Truman State 
University, Student Union Building Media Center, 100 E. Normal, Kirksville, MO, 63501, by phone: 
660.785.4450 or by email: echo_yearbook@hotmail.com. For more information, visit 
http://echo.truman.edu.

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