Bears Sweep Braves in Weekend Series

After part of the softball game, I raced over to Hammons Field to catch the last five innings.

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Missouri State’s Koby Peebles slides safely past Bradley’s Austin Jarvis on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Hammons Field. MSU won 6-2 to close a series sweep.

Bradley’s Nolan Sponsler throws to first base against Missouri State on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Hammons Field. MSU won 6-2 to close a series sweep.

Missouri State’s Dylan Becker can’t make a catch against Bradley on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Hammons Field. MSU won 6-2 to close a series sweep.

Missouri State’s Eric Cheray chases a ball against Bradley on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Hammons Field. MSU won 6-2 to close a series sweep.

Missouri State’s Eric Cheray crosses home plate and shakes hands with Tate Matheny after they scored on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Hammons Field. MSU won 6-2 to close a series sweep.

Missouri State’s Keenan Maddox reacts after striking out against Bradley on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Hammons Field. MSU won 6-2 to close a series sweep.

Missouri State’s Eric Cheray bobbles a ball against Bradley on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Hammons Field. MSU won 6-2 to close a series sweep.

Missouri State’s Travis McComack turns a double play over Bradley’s Austin Jarvis on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Hammons Field. MSU won 6-2 to close a series sweep.

Bradley head coach Elvis Dominguez discusses a call at first base with an umpire on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Hammons Field. MSU won 6-2 to close a series sweep.

Missouri State huddles together after they beat Bradley 6-2 on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Hammons Field.

Missouri State’s Tate Matheny autographs a fan’s baseball shakes after MSU’s win over Bradley 6-2 on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Hammons Field.

Baseball Can’t Keep up with Cowboys in 6-4 loss

No. 27 Oklahoma State’s four-run fifth inning edged Missouri State on Tuesday by a 6-4 score at Hammons Field.

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Members of the Missouri State baseball team warm up before their game against Oklahoma State on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Hammons Field. MSU lost 6-4.

Missouri State’s Spencer Johnson cheers in a huddle before the game against Oklahoma State on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Hammons Field. MSU lost 6-4.

Missouri State’s Joey Hawkins dives for a ground ball against Oklahoma State on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Hammons Field. MSU lost 6-4.

Missouri State’s Travis McComack can’t tag out Oklahoma State’s Robbie Rea as Rea safely slides to second base on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Hammons Field. MSU lost 6-4.

Missouri State’s Keenan Maddox is greeted by his teammates at home plate after he scored a run against Oklahoma State on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Hammons Field. MSU lost 6-4.

Missouri State’s Tate Matheny fields a ball against Oklahoma State on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Hammons Field. MSU lost 6-4.

Missouri State’s Eric Cheray tags out Oklahoma State’s Donnie Walton on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Hammons Field. MSU lost 6-4.

Missouri State’s Tate Matheny spits after he stole second base against Oklahoma State on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Hammons Field. MSU lost 6-4.

TEXTulator

The TEXTulator, sponsored by MSU’s Ad Team and AT&T, centered around a Mario Kart texting and driving simulator, challenging participants to text while dodging flying shells and slippery bananas.
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Shawn Mayberry, center, competes in the TEXTulator Challenge while Amanda Willen cheers for him on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 in the PSU atrium.

Sam Perryman competes in the TEXTulator Challenge on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 in the PSU atrium.

From left to right, Sean Barber, Amanda Thompson and Jake Layton compete in the TEXTulator Challenge on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 in the PSU atrium.

Sean Barber competes in the TEXTulator Challenge on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 in the PSU atrium.

Marsha Jared competes in the TEXTulator Challenge on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 in the PSU atrium.

The Good Body

Read my friend Nick’s story about The Good Body here.

Springfield Contemporary Theatre, a nonprofit troupe, ran “The Good Body” at Canvas Art Gallery. Written by Eve Ensler, author of “The Vagina Monologues,” the production places its focus on how women around the world view the body in which they live.”

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Men’s Lacrosse Pulverizes SLU

Missouri State’s club lacrosse team beat Saint Louis University 19-2 on senior day.

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Missouri State head coach Doug Rich speaks with the players during an intermission against Saint Louis University on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Hillcrest High School.

Missouri State’s Nick Brueggeman celebrates his goal against Saint Louis University on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Hillcrest High School.

Missouri State’s Cameron Bostwick maneuvers past Saint Louis University’s Jack Fitzgibbons on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Hillcrest High School.

Missouri State head coach Doug Rich shakes hands with the seniors during their halftime senior festivities during the game against Saint Louis University on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Hillcrest High School.

Ecopalooza

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Kolt Kendrick of Deep Fried Squirrel sings while Eric Mathewson plays fiddle during Ecopalooza on Friday, April 12, 2013 at the North Mall outside the Plaster Student Union. Ecopalooza, sponsored by Students for a Sustainable Future, featured a full day of local music, activities and topics of sustainability.

Lauren Bansbach, a senior biology major, tosses a frisbee during Ecopalooza on Friday, April 12, 2013 at the North Mall outside the Plaster Student Union. Ecopalooza, sponsored by Students for a Sustainable Future, featured a full day of local music, activities and topics of sustainability.

Dan Dougherty, a junior chemistry education major, practices unicycling during Ecopalooza on Friday, April 12, 2013 at the North Mall outside the Plaster Student Union. Ecopalooza, sponsored by Students for a Sustainable Future, featured a full day of local music, activities and topics of sustainability.

Ecopalooza, sponsored by Students for a Sustainable Future, featured a full day of local music, activities and topics of sustainability on Friday, April 12, 2013 at the North Mall outside the Plaster Student Union.

Chris Hopkins, a sophomore engineering major, attaches a pinwheel onto “future man” during Ecopalooza on Friday, April 12, 2013 at the North Mall outside the Plaster Student Union. Ecopalooza, sponsored by Students for a Sustainable Future, featured a full day of local music, activities and topics of sustainability.

Bears Comeback Ends Short in 5-4 Loss to Mizzou

Visiting Missouri scored three times in the top of the eighth inning to build a four-run lead, then withstood a pair of Missouri State rallies to pull out a 5-4 non-conference victory Tuesday night before 2,105 spectators at Hammons Field.

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Missouri State prays before the game against Mizzou on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at Hammons Field. MSU lost 5-4.

Missouri State head coach Keith Guttin discusses what parts of the park are inbounds with the umpires and Mizzou head coach Tim Jamieson before the game on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at Hammons Field. MSU lost 5-4.

Mizzou’s Keaton Steele bobbles a grounder against Missouri State on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at Hammons Field. MSU lost 5-4.

Mizzou’s Dillon Everett fields a grounder against Missouri State on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at Hammons Field. MSU lost 5-4.

Missouri State’s Luke Voit can’t tag out Mizzou’s Dillon Everett at home plate on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at Hammons Field. MSU lost 5-4.

Missouri State’s Andy Cheray pitches against Mizzou on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at Hammons Field. MSU lost 5-4.

Missouri State assistant coach Paul Evans complains to the first base umpire about a call during the game against Mizzou on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at Hammons Field. MSU lost 5-4.

Missouri State’s Luke Voit reacts after he was hit by a pitch against Mizzou on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at Hammons Field. MSU lost 5-4.

Mizzou’s Dane Opel catches a fly ball against Missouri State on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at Hammons Field. MSU lost 5-4.

Mizzou’s Kendall Keeton dives to field a grounder against Missouri State on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at Hammons Field. MSU lost 5-4.

Missouri State’s Dylan Becker bobbles a fly ball against Mizzou on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at Hammons Field. MSU lost 5-4.

MSU Welcomes New Lady Bears Head Coach

With her mild but forceful Tennessean accent, Kellie Harper said she wants to win a championship next season at today’s press conference which welcomed her as the new Missouri State women’s basketball coach.

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Missouri State athletic director Kyle Moats announced Kellie Harper as new women’s basketball head coach on Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at the Prime Overtime Club in JQH Arena.

Missouri State’s Desiree Phillips claps with her teammates as Kellie Harper is announced their new women’s basketball coach on Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at the Prime Overtime Club in JQH Arena.

Kellie Harper laughs as the marching band plays the fight song after she was announced the new women’s basketball coach on Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at the Prime Overtime Club in JQH Arena.

Kellie Harper, Missouri State’s new women’s basketball coach, speaks to the players on Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at the Prime Overtime Club in JQH Arena.

Kellie Harper, Missouri State’s new women’s basketball coach, speaks during a press conference on Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at the Prime Overtime Club in JQH Arena.

NiJay Gaines and Bry Snow smile as Kellie Harper, Missouri State’s new women’s basketball coach, speaks during a press conference on Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at the Prime Overtime Club in JQH Arena.

Kellie Harper, Missouri State’s new women’s basketball coach, speaks during a press conference on Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at the Prime Overtime Club in JQH Arena.

Members of the Missouri State women’s basketball team smile as Kellie Harper, their new coach, speaks during a press conference on Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at the Prime Overtime Club in JQH Arena.

Kellie Harper laughs with fans after she was announced Missouri State’s new women’s basketball coach on Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at the Prime Overtime Club in JQH Arena.

Soccer, Softball and Hiking

This week was a little stressful, but I was able to complete two portraits and make it to at least 30 minutes of each game I covered. Despite the time constraints, here are my favorite photos from this week’s assignments.

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MSU graduate Marcus Ross plans to embark on a solo hike through the Appalachian Trail, a 2,181 mile trek, next weekend. The trail crosses 14 states and will take about five months to complete.

Missouri State’s Matt Bray battles Missouri S&T’s Ben Bartnicke for a header during a spring game on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Plaster Sports Complex.

Missouri State’s James Routledge trips up Missouri S&T’s Diego Robayo during a spring game on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Plaster Sports Complex.

Missouri State’s Kirstin Cutter pumps up the team before their double-header against Mizzou on Wednesday, April 3, 2012, at Killian Stadium. MSU lost both games.

Mizzou’s Jenna Marston (26) high-fives Emily Crane after Crane hit a single home run on Wednesday, April 3, 2012, at Killian Stadium.

Missouri State’s Ashley Brentz bobbles a grounder against Mizzou on Wednesday, April 3, 2012, at Killian Stadium. MSU lost both games.

Missouri State’s Kelsey Fouch heads the ball over Tulsa’s Miranda Zoller during a spring game on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Curry Sports Complex at Drury University.

Missouri State’s Katie Davis battles Tulsa’s Elisabetta Impagliazzo for a header during a spring game on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Curry Sports Complex at Drury University.

Missouri State senior outfielder Lauren Eisenreich poses for a portrait on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at Killian Field (sparklers were ignited on her bat). Eisenreich’s 26 of her 82 career hits went for extra bases, including eight homeruns.
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Last Week’s Features

Easter break and senioritis stalled my blogging consistency. Here are some photos from last week.

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Freshman Tate Matheny poses for a portrait on Friday, March 22, 2013 in the Bill Rowe Indoor Training Facility at Hammons Field. Matheny is the son of Mike Matheny who serves as manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, played collegiately at Michigan and spent 13 years in the Major Leagues with four different clubs and earned four Gold Glove Awards.

Groundskeeper Adam Edwards trims Knockout Roses on Thursday, March 21, 2013 behind McDonald Arena. The Arbor Day Foundation has declared MSU a “Tree Campus USA.” The award honors universities who have effective campus forest management and for engaging students in conservation goals.

Elizabeth Mach of Missouri State’s dance troupe Inertia stretches before the performance on Friday, March 22, 2013, at Mabee Performing Arts Center at Drury University.

Melissa Huebner, left, and Madalyn Foley of Missouri State’s dance troupe Inertia performs on Friday, March 22, 2013, at Mabee Performing Arts Center at Drury University.

Sarah Greenbaum of Missouri State’s dance troupe Inertia performs on Friday, March 22, 2013, at Mabee Performing Arts Center at Drury University.