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THROWBACK THURSDAY Mark Hornickel, former Editor in Chief of the Missourian, reflects on the state of the newsroom during the attacks of 9/11.
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Derdorheriger Bärkater fahrt Deutschland Former Bearcat heads to Germany, reflects on journey to the big leagues TYLER BROWN Sports Editor | @tyman4_
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hen all-american point guard Deshaun Cooper signed with Scorers 1st Sportmanagement, he had no idea his future involved a oneway trip overseas. All he knew is he wanted to play the game he knows and loves. With the ink still fresh on his first professional contract, one of Northwest’s most decorated basketball players decided to take his talents to Germany to play for Hertener Loewen, a German Pro B Franchise. “The goal was just to continue to play basketball,” Cooper said. “I don’t really care where I play as long as I play it. I am just ready to experience the new journey.” Once Hertener contacted Cooper’s agent in May and put a contract on the table, Cooper called the organization and agreed to terms immediately. The terms of the contract are unknown but Cooper was provided with an apartment and vehicle. While Hertener plays in the third level in Germany, Cooper was not worried about the competition and just wanted to
play. “They said it’s alright competition,” Cooper said. “But I can’t worry about that. I just got to go out there and play my game.” Northwest head basketball coach Ben McCollum is proud of Cooper whether he plays at the next level or not. Still, he remains excited to hear about Cooper representing the school. McCollum said he had no doubt in his mind that Cooper could play beyond college. “His ability to self-evaluate and his mental toughness … he has no fear on the court and plays with a chip on his shoulder and those are all things on top of his talent,” McCollum said. “He can do everything on the court. Dribble, shoot and pass. And he’s extremely explosive and athletic.” Cooper puts the obvious goal of every athlete in the front of his mind, which is to win a championship. That does not mean the thought of individual accolades are not up there as well. “A championship is the main goal,” Cooper said. “That’s the main thing on my mind. But you have the league MVP and the team MVP, also. SEE COOPER | A5
Northwest, alumni cuts fraternity chapter Membership issues, questionable behavior lead to suspension JOSHUA PHILLIPS News Editor | @NewsFromJP
After 40 years on campus, the Delta Chi fraternity no longer has a home in Northwest. Since 1971, the fraternity has been housed in a Victorian-style mansion that was built in 1890, but in recent years the fraternity has seen a decrease in members, which caused the Delta Chi Alumni Board of Trustees to take action to keep the chapter alive. However, alumnus Kevin Hornick said there was still a lack of leadership support from the alumni to the undergraduate chapter. “Unfortunately as a chapter, I don’t know if we did a good job of rushing first-semester freshmen,” Hornick said. “And that may be connected to the criticism of the alumni (because) we were slow to adapt. I think that hurt us in the long run.” This lack of stronger recruitment efforts mentioned by Hornick, caused the Alumni Board of Trustees to suspend the chapter for three years. The members who lived in the house had to move their belongings out before the academic year began. According to a press release from Delta Chi International Fraternity headquarters, the fraternity announced on July 29, 2014 that “it suspended the charter of its chapter at Northwest Missouri State University for behavior that was not consistent with its standards and ideals.” At the time of the suspension the chapter had 19 active members and following the suspended charter, the 19 members were placed on inactive status.
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Timothy Mottet performs one of his first acts as provost welcoming new students and transfers during convocation at Advantage Week.
Former Bearcat joins administration
Mottet fills provost position, dean search continues JOSHUA PHILLIPS News Editor | @NewsFromJP
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The Delta Chi house sits vacant after housing fraternity members for more than four decades.
Following the resignation of former provost Doug Dunham last spring, Northwest had to make a quick change to fulfill the position. Northwest brought in Dr. Timothy Mottet is the new provost and his job is serving as the chief academic officer of the University. He will help manage faculty relations and academic departments. Mottet heard about the open
position this summer and said he was, “attracted to the job description.” “The more I got in to it, the more I wanted the job,” Mottet said. “The more I got invested in the interview process, the more I learned about the leadership, where the University was today … and I ended up saying to myself, ‘I want this job’.” Mottet had not been to the campus since he was a student in 1980.
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University says ‘campus still safe’ after South Complex stabbing
Suspect, victim both charged after violent dispute RYAN EDWARDS Chief Reporter | @RyanaldoEdwards
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Students walk around the stabbing victim’s blood trail from the Sept. 3 stabbing. University Police were first on the scene to arrest alleged stabbing suspect Demetrius Boone. The victim, Deandre Nichols, was rushed to St. Francis Hospital.
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The incident that put one student in the hospital and another in jail last week left many people scratching their heads. The fight began outside South Complex; both Demetrius Boone, 21, and Deandre Nichols, 21, were informed that the police had been called forcing the altercation to move . According to Walter Elkins, a Northwest senior, the two continued to argue until they reached the stairs that led to the west parking lot of
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South Complex. At that point, Boone pulled out a knife, cutting Nichols’ leg. Upon arrival, University police found Nichols laying in the Raymond J. Courter College Park Pavilion with a stab wound. Police apprehended Boone shortly after the altercation. Boone and Nichols were charged with third degree assault. Nichols was treated and released from St. Francis Hospital and Health Services late Wednesday evening before being transferred to Andrew County jail on an outstanding warrant.
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