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Group teams with AASA, LSU to discuss cultural appropriation ALLIE KIRKMAN MULTICULTURAL REPORTER | aekirkman@bsu.edu With Halloween tomorrow, Feminists for Action is confronting the issue on what is and isn’t a culturally appropriate costume for the holiday. Feminists for Action will be hosting its second Feminist Friday event today in the Atrium on this topic, in partnership with the Latino Student Union and the Asian American Student Association. The event will be interactive and discussion-centered and will focus on what is culturally appropriate to dress up as for Halloween. Feminists for Action president Emmalie Hodge said the popularity of culturally offensive Halloween costumes — like dressing as a sexy Native American, Arab or the Mexican shot girl — within today’s society is a huge issue. “It is important to understand that culture is not a costume,” Hodge said. “Anything that perpetuates some sort of stereotype is not appropriate.” Hodge said any sort of costume that is impersonating, mocking, making fun of, sexualizing or degrading another culture is not only inappropriate, but also disrespectful. Freshman communications major Reily Small said she believes that, in some cases, people don’t even realize the damage being done when dressing in these costumes. “I feel like most people don’t have the mean intentions, but they are still poking fun at these cultures,” Small said. “Regardless, it’s offensive and dangerous to categorize an entire culture to fit one stereotype.”
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show shadow cast has been practicing since the second day of the school year. The show will be performed on Halloween at midnight at John R. Emens auditorium.
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The Cardinals play UMass (1-6) on Halloween. UMass is currently ranked 12th out of 13 teams in the MAC, which is ideal for Ball State’s struggling offense.
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UMass receiver had 13 catches, 239 yards in last year’s meeting EVAN SIDERY FOOTBALL REPORTER | @esidery On Halloween, the Ball State Cardinals will face off against a wide receiver with a proven history against them. University of Massachusetts senior wide receiver Tajae Sharpe had a career day against Ball State last season, hauling in 13 grabs for 239 yards. Sharpe has 77 catches for 897 yards this season and will look to have another big day against Ball State’s secondary. Head coach Pete Lembo understands just how talented the top receiver for the Minutemen is. “I don’t follow a whole lot of the draft status things and so forth,” Lembo said. “I’ve got to guess that this guy is a legitimate pro-prospect, draftable-type receiver.”
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he costumes are bolder, the dance moves wilder and the levels of excitement higher at this year’s dress rehearsals for Ball State’s shadow cast performance of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Practices began early in the semester for the show, which will take place at midnight Saturday in John R. Emens Auditorium. The doors open at 10 p.m. The cast has a good reason for its energy. This show is different than any they have put on before, said Olivia Germann, the show’s director. See ROCKY, page 8
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In Wednesday’s edition of the Daily News, in the subhead of “Suspending Fear,” we incorrectly identified Graham Watson as a faculty member. Watson is a staff member at Ball State, not a faculty member.
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There are five types of scary movies: the campy and ironic B-movie, the nuanced and understated thriller, the groundbreaking and timeless staple, the blood and gore monstrosity, and the childhood classic Here is the best in show for each category on Netflix: 1. The campy and ironic B-movie: “The Ouija Experiment” (2011) Runtime: 92 min. Rating: Not rated A movie to watch with heaps of junk food and piles of blankets—you wouldn’t guess by the opening scene that this movie could be anything but poorly made, but you would be wrong. No, the production value doesn’t improve as the film continues, but that doesn’t matter when you’re constantly checking behind you, half-expecting the ghost of a killer to be waiting with a knife. The most interesting part of “The Ouija Experiment” is the way the story develops with the ghosts the characters begin to contact. It’s about the only part that’s really thought-out. If you’re into the campy thing, you’ll love the acting, too. Plus, each player in this comedy of errors is so unforgivably stupid, it makes you question everything in your life
that led you to this movie. 2. The nuanced and understated thriller: “Stonehearst Asylum” (2014) Runtime: 112 min. Rating: PG-13 Based on one of Edgar Allan Poe’s short stories, “Eliza Graves,” this scary thriller stars Michael Caine, Ben Kingsley, Jim Sturgess and Kate Beckinsale—could we ever ask for more? We don’t have to, because Mad-Eye Moody (Brendan Gleeson) and Ben Kingsley’s son in real life, Edmund Kingsley, also grace us with their presence. Are you pumped yet? If not, here’s the premise: It’s 1899 and a change of staff has occurred at Stonehearst Asylum, sending the entire system into a tailspin. Also, romance ensues with the characters played by Beckinsale and Sturgess. Crazy people, intrigue and a love story. “Stonehearst Asylum” has all the ingredients of a top-notch pick this Halloween. 3. The groundbreaking and timeless staple: “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari” (1920) Runtime: 67 min. Rating: Not rated The hipster of horror films, this movie was made before “horror” was even a genre. Directed by German
post-impressionist Robert Wiene, who also directed the esteemed “Nosferatu,” “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari” may be short in length, but it requires your full attention, and not just because of the subtitles. This piece of art starts with a love triangle and ends with a man framed for murder, with a somnambulist sideshow thrown in, too. Perfect for watching with that jerk in your group who always tries to predict the ending, it will be sure to throw him or her for a loop. 4. The blood and gore monstrosity: “The Human Centipede” (2009) Runtime: 92 min. Rating: R You’ve doubtless heard of this movie before, maybe in a conversation about the worst movie of all time, but I thought I would offer it up for those who can stomach it. It’s an… interesting concept, to say the least. For the few of you who know nothing about this sadistic movie and can’t guess from the title, try to keep it that way for as long as possible, because once you know, there’s no going back. It’s got all the basics of a gore movie: from the dumb, two-dimensional girls to the constant, gruesome fights for survival. I hate this movie so much, but if you want
carnage, “The Human Centipede” has buckets of it—and you’ll need a bucket before it’s over. Although it may give you nightmares for weeks, it might be worth a watch, if only to see what all the fuss is about. 5. The childhood classic: “The Addams Family” (1991) Runtime: 99 min. Rating: PG-13 Yes, the “scary” movie you stuck in the VCR so many times during your youth has finally reached the digital age! I don’t think I need to describe this childhood staple to you, so I’ll just provide some fun facts about it instead. For one thing, it was the first movie Barry Sonnenfeld ever directed. He later went on to direct the “Men In Black” trilogy and the TV series, “Pushing Daisies.” Who would have thought? Plus, before he was a director, he was a cinematographer for the Coen Brothers, working on “Blood Simple,” “Raising Arizona” and “Miller’s Crossing.” If that isn’t enough, Cher was originally thought of for the character of Morticia, and Tim Burton was set to direct. If you decide on this movie for Halloween, you’ll be sure to look at it in a totally different way.
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Ball State Secondary vs. Tajae Sharpe
Ball State: Ball State sits 119th in pass defense out of 127 teams in the Football Bowl Subdivision, allowing 298 yards per game. Perhaps another offseason will help develop the secondary, but it’s not looking like much will change this year. UMass: Sharpe has recorded 77 receptions for 897 yards and four touchdowns this year. He is seventh in the nation in receiving yards, and his 77 receptions are the highest in the nation. Edge: UMass. Sharpe is showing why he is a top threat in the nation, accounting for just under 40 percent of the team’s receptions and just over 40 percent of the team’s yards.
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Ball State Rushing Attack vs. UMass Run Defense
Ball State: The Cardinals’ rushing attack ranks sixth in the Mid-American Conference, averaging 166 yards per game. James Gilbert and Darian Green provide both power and speed. They started off hot, but have slowed down as of late. UMass: UMass’ defense has struggled against the run all season, ranking 116th in the nation and allowing 235.7 yards per game to the tune of 5 yards per carry. Edge: Ball State. Last week against Central Michigan, Gilbert and Green combined for 88 yards on 21 carries. Ball State’s rushing duo is due for a breakout game.
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Ball State Rush Defense vs. UMass Rush Offense Ball State: Ball State’s run defense is marginally better than the passing defense, ranking 91st out of 127 in the country. The Cardinals are allowing 4.56 yards per carry. Many of these runs, however, have come late in games when the opposing team is running out the clock. Toledo: UMass’ rush offense is as bad as the Cardinals’ pass defense, ranking 119th in the nation, averaging 105 yards per game. If UMass can get off to a hot start and control the flow of the game, they could pick up some yardage. Edge: Ball State. The Cardinals’ rush defense should be able to penetrate through the offensive line and seal the edges.
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Ball State Pass Rush vs. UMass Offensive Line Ball State: The defense has 13 sacks in eight games. Led by redshirt junior Anthony Winbush with four, the defense has been getting more consistent pressure the past few weeks. UMass: UMass has allowed 18 sacks in seven games. Blake Frohnhapfel has consistently run out of the pocket or taken a sack. Inconsistency up front has been the only thing holding back the Minutemen offense. Edge: Ball State. This is a game where Winbush could wreak havoc and have many sack opportunities. Also, Josh Posley could be in line for a good performance.
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SEAN WIGGINS #3 | JUNIOR | LINEBACKER
Weight: 228 lbs. High School : Butler Experience: 2 Letters Height: 6’3” Hometown: Mint Hill, North Carolina
SINGLE GAME HIGHS Sept. 19, 2015
• He recorded two interceptions against Eastern Michigan. In the same game, he had one sack, along with four tackles (two solo, two assists)
Nov. 5, 2014
• He had 13 tackles against Northern Illinois
Oct. 18, 2014
• He had two fumble recoveries at Central Michigan
CAREER STATS 32 146
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HIGH SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENTS ALL-STATE SENIOR YEAR ALL-CONFERENCE JUNIOR AND SENIOR
“Our defense really relies on him... It’s great to be in that position where you trust him in terms of what he can do skill-wise, and also what he can do mentally. That’s a really valuable part of the defense.” Pete Lembo, head football coach
57-2 OVERALL RECORD AT BUTLER H.S. 15-0 RECORD HIS SENIOR YEAR HIGH SCHOOL - CAREER STATS
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Ball State plays UMass on Saturday and will go against a wide receiver that has proven history against them. Tajae Sharpe, senior wide receiver for UMass, hauled in 13 grabs for 239 yards against the Cardinals last season.
FOOTBALL: | CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Sharpe is ranked 11th among NFL receiver prospects according to cbssports.com, and could have a career day against Ball State once again. Despite Ball State’s secondary’s struggles, Anthony Winbush has full confidence in the Cardinals’ defense. Winbush, a redshirt sophomore, leads the Cardinals with four sacks this season. “I believe if we applied more pressure, [opposing completion percentage] would go down,” Winbush said. “I believe in my secondary, totally. I trust them all the way.” UMass ranks second in the Mid-American Conference in pass offense, averaging 315 yards per game. Minuteman quarterback
Blake Frohnapfel has thrown for 2,034 yards and 14 touchdowns this season. Ball State junior safety Martez Hester said that the pass-happy Minutemen have a tendency to throw the ball out of any formation, with a 6-foot-6 quarterback who will test the Cardinals deep. “The thing about UMass is they throw it out of basically any formation,” Hester said. “[Frohnapfel] is a really good quarterback. He has a good arm.” Lembo has been working his defense to be able to adjust to the different formations that UMass can run. “It’s a pass-heavy team,” Lembo said. “They use many, many personnel groupings and many formations. They’ll get into a bunch of unbalanced sets, they’ll use formations in the boundary quite a bit, and sometimes a combination of those two things.”
Coach receives NCAA award for sportsmanship Richards has won 21 MAC titles over 43 years
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On Wednesday, head coach of Ball State’s men’s tennis team Bill Richards was announced as the recipient of the NCAA’s Bob Frederick Sportsmanship Award for the 2014-15 season. “I am very honored and humbled to receive this award,” Richards said in a statement. “Sportsmanship is the core value of intercollegiate athletics and one of the most important things that we teach young people. It is a special privilege to win an award that bares the name of such a great athletic director and role model, Bob Frederick. With everything Bob did and stood for in college athletics, it is very special to be associated with him.” The Frederick award was created in 2009 in honor of the late Bob Frederick who served as the Kansas and Illinois State athletic director. The award is given out every year to an NCAA coach or administrator that has been an example of sportsmanship that others can look up to. This year marks Rich-
Ball State is in the midst of a five-game losing streak, but will take on an equally struggling UMass team. The Minutemen come into Saturday’s game with a record of 1-6, dropping all three of their conference games this season. Their lone win over Florida International was sandwiched between two three-game losing streaks. Ball State quarterback Riley Neal has a chance to have a similar game to what he had against Northern Illinois, but Lembo expects the Minutemen to go after his young signal-caller. “One reason [to bring pressure is that Neal is] a freshman quarterback,” Lembo said. “Recent opponents have not been hesitant to throw a lot at him. The second part is to outnumber us in the run box to make it much more difficult to gain yards on the ground.”
DEFENSIVE STATISTICS • Points per game allowed: 33.8 • Rushing yards per game allowed: 186.2 • Passing yards per game allowed: 298.0 • Total yards per game allowed: 484.2 • Opponent 3rd down percentage: 51 percent • Opponent 4th down percentage: 44 percent • Sacks: 13 UMass is currently ranked 12th of 13 teams in the MAC in total defense, which is ideal for Ball State’s struggling offense. UMass gives up 508 yards per game. Ball State will finish its threegame home stand at Scheumann Stadium against UMass at 1 p.m. on Saturday.
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BALL STATE ALUMNUS SIGNS TO COLTS PRACTICE SQUAD Another former Ball State football player has found a home with the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts announced Thursday they have signed safety Sean Baker to the practice squad. Former Cardinal Jonathan Newsome is on the team’s active roster, while Eric Patterson spent time on both the practice squad and active roster this season before being released. Baker most recently was with the Atlanta Falcons, where he spent training camp. He was released during final cuts on Sept. 4. First signed as an undrafted free agent by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2012, he spent some time with the team’s practice squad before being waived. He later joined the Falcons, where he appeared in five games. Baker has two career tackles in the NFL. Baker was a standout at Ball State, where he accumulated 338 career tackles in 43 starts. He was a two-time captain and was named to the All-Mid-American Conference First team his senior year. He was the MAC’s Freshman of the Year in 2008. The 6-foot defensive back holds the Ball State career interceptions record with 18. He’s the only player in school history to return two fumbles for touchdowns in a career. –
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Head coach of Ball State’s men’s tennis team Bill Richards received the NCAA’s Bob Frederick Sportsmanship Award for the 2014-15 season. This year is Richard’s 44th season as the head coach of the Cardinals.
ards’s 44th season as the head coach of the Cardinals, 11 years longer than they have been in the Mid American Conference. During his tenure, he has led the Cardinals to 22 MAC titles as well as 17 undefeated seasons. Last season, Richards led Ball State to a 12-11 record. This award serves as another for Richards to add to his impressive collection. Richards is also the winningest men’s tennis coach in Ball State as well as MAC history with 645 wins and 210 conference victories. In his 44 years as a coach, Richards has also been named the MAC Coach of the year 15 times. “Coach Richards is very deserving of this prestigious
CARRER STATISTICS • Overall Record: 645380 • Conference Record: 210-48 • 17 Undefeated Regular Seasons • 21 Mid-American Conference Championships award,” Ball State Athletic Director Mark Sandy said in a statement. “Although I have only known him for a short time, his enthusiasm for the sport, sincere interest in his players and his legacy of championships speaks for itself. We are fortunate to have him as our head men’s tennis coach.”
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INDIVIDUAL STATS SEAN BAKER BALL STATE ACCOLADES • 2010 and 2011 Ball State Team Captain • 2011 All-Mid-American Conference First Team • 2010 All-Mid-American Conference Second Team • 2010 Ball State John Magnabosco Award (MVP) • 2011 Ball State John Magnabosco Award (MVP) Co-Recipient • 2008 Mid-American Conference Freshman of the Year
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Class 1st to complete 4-year program Seniors prepare to perform dance at annual seminar
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Ball State’s senior dance majors are a small group— just five in number. They’ve shimmied their way through four years of practicums, dance history and ballet classes—the first in their program to do so. Now, they’re preparing for the annual Senior Choreography Seminar from today to Sunday. Before 2012, Ball State’s dance major was a bachelor of arts. Now, it’s a bachelor of fine arts, and is also “more intense,” said Sarah Mangelsdorf, who has been assisting the students with the seminar. The members of this class came into the program as freshmen the first year it was offered. Other students have transferred into the program and graduated with the degree, but these five are the first to see it through for all four years. The weekend’s seminar has become a time for the dance seniors to reflect and celebrate their time as their program’s pioneers. The seminar is a showcase that will feature the seniors’ capstone dance piece—a show they’ve designed themselves—from the artistic concept and title to the choreography and execution. The seminar has been a part of the dance curriculum since the early 1990s, but the students decided to take the unique aspects of their experience and apply it to the showcase. They titled it “Bientôt. Foundation. Artistes.,” which is French for “So long. Founding. Artists.” It’s also a reference to “B.F.A”—the acronym for bachelor of fine arts. The way the seniors are artistically engaging with the showcase is different this year, as well. In the past, the seniors would only choreograph the piece, but this year, each will also perform indi-
vidual solos. “We aren’t just celebrating us as choreographers—we are also celebrating us as artists,” said senior Tyler Ring, who is also the executive producer for the show. “The show is showing our growth as artists and how far we’ve come from freshman year.” Just like their choreographed pieces, seniors’ solos will reflect their own personal dance styles, ranging from modern and contemporary ballet to jazz and tap, in what senior Mollie Craun, also a publicity manager for the show, called an “eclectic blend.” Ring will use structured improvisation to challenge himself as an artist. This technique involves having some pre-choreographed material, particularly in the first few seconds in order “find the groove.” For the most part, however, Ring will allow the music to affect him differently each time. “However I feel is what comes out,” he said. Ring has also enjoyed creating his choreographed piece. “I love choreographing,” he said. “I love generating new movement, working with new dancers ... I especially love seeing how a movement I create can develop on other people. Everyone’s style is different, so I love telling them to do a phrase and then seeing them make it their own.” The seniors said they hope the show will help people see the value in a performing art that’s different than a Broadway musical or shows like “So You Think You Can Dance.” “What we do isn’t what you see on TV all the time,” said Craun. “Everyone perceives dance based on what they see on TV, but what we do is completely different from that in the sense that it’s much more personal.” Senior Carolyn Meier, treasurer for the show, said dance is different from theatre because they devise their pieces from scratch, whereas a play or musical usually starts with a script, score and/or suggested choreography. Additionally, this type of dance is different from television
EVENT DETAILS WHAT
Senior Choreography Seminar, “Bientôt. Foundation. Artistes.” WHERE
Korsgaard Dance Studio— Ball Gymnasium room 213 WHEN
Oct. 30-31, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 1, 2:30 p.m. COST
General Public, $5 dance shows. “On TV, everything is always perfect, and you never see the slip-ups, you never see the hesitation. We want to represent dance as a very vulnerable art form,” she said. “In that regard, dance is very different from theatre ... not to say that theatre isn’t vulnerable, but when you’re on a stage performing a musical and doing that musical’s choreography, it seems so perfect. We want to expose how dance is just not that.” This class was the last group Mangelsdorf, an emeritus professor helping students with the show, had in her own choreography classes here, and she said she’s delighted with how far the students have come as artists and as individuals. “I am very proud of this group,” she said. “They’ve worked very hard, and they’re very inventive with experimenting and trying new things. People will be very pleased with the show.” Mangelsdorf also had a hand in bringing the bachelor of fine arts program here, and said she was very pleased with the concept they selected to honor their unique experience as the program’s first class to see it through from beginning to end. “It’s a wonderful idea and gives recognition to their time here at Ball State,” she said. A reception with food, drinks and an informal talk-back session with the choreographers will follow the seminar’s opening performance today.
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The Ball State dance major only has five students in it who joined when the program was first offered. The students are preparing for the annual Senior Choreography Seminar from today to Sunday.
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Students remember German professor Retired teacher dies after 36 years with university
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Lathrop Johnson, a retired professor emeritus of German, is remembered by family and friends as an enthusiastic person who was devoted to his job and department. Johnson died Oct. 20 from health issues after undergoing a variety of treatments. He worked at Ball State for 36 years before retiring in the spring of 2015. Nicola Schmerbeck, assistant professor of German, said she has fond memories of Johnson during her time working with him. “Lathrop was not just
my colleague, but also my friend,” Schmerbeck said. Schmerbeck met Johnson in 2012 when she was a new faculty member. Johnson never hesitated to offer his help and support when she needed his advice, she said. “One winter, after returning from visiting Germany, my pipes had frozen and my car had broken down right after my arrival,” Schmerbeck said. “Lathrop immediately offered me his help and gave me a lift to the supermarket.” On Tuesday, former and current Ball State German students shared their memories of Johnson at an impromptu get-together. They expressed how grateful they were to have his wisdom and guidance, Schmerbeck said. “Those students of Dr. Johnson’s, who are now
German teachers themselves, bore witness to how everything they learned from him is now reflected in their own teaching and how his spirit lives on in their German classrooms all over Indiana,” Schmerbeck said. Johnson started teaching in Illinois and Florida before coming to Ball State in 1979. Soon after, he became active in the Indiana Association of Teachers of German. He served as the Northern representative from 1983 to 1985, then vice president from 1990 to 1992 and president from 1992 to 1994. Laura Šešet, assistant professor of German, said her strongest memory of Johnson is when she worked with him during the 2005 spring semester. Johnson coordinated the Indiana Association of Students of German Staatskongress at Ball State.
This event invites middle and high school students studying German to visit campus for a day and experience an array of activities. “He inspired many colleagues and students with this event, for which he received the Judy Easton Spirit Award that year,” Šešet said. Every year, this award is given to the person who contributes most to the event. Johnson is also known for his love of music. He regularly attended recitals given by music students in his courses. “He was a dynamic teacher and colleague, lively and engaging in his courses and faculty meetings,” Šešet said. A memorial gathering will be held at 2 p.m. on Nov. 8 in the Music Lounge at the L.A. Pittenger Student Center, where students from the School of Music will play.
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Lathrop Johnson, a retired professor emeritus of German, died on Oct. 20 from health issues after undergoing various treatments. Johnson is remembered by his friends and family for being an enthusiastic person that was devoted to his work and department.
MILLENIALS LACK IN SOCIALIZATION SKILLS DUE TO TECHNOLOGY New Flashgap app may help people be more involved
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The Charles W. Brown Planetarium will have a Halloween show for viewers rather than its normal shows. The show will go into the history of Halloween and how it was recognized by the alignment of the stars 2,500 years ago.
Planetarium hosts event for history of Halloween Show focuses on alignment of stars 2,500 years ago
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This time of year, there won’t be a typical astronomy show at the Charles W. Brown Planetarium. Instead, viewers can dive into the history of Halloween and how it was first recognized by the alignment of the stars 2,500 years ago. The ancient Celts would hold festivals annually on Oct. 31 to celebrate Samhain, or the summer’s end festival. They knew it was time to celebrate Samhain when the star cluster Pleiades was directly overhead. Astronomers now recognize Halloween as the cross-quarter day between the summer and winter solstice.
Dayna Thompson started this Halloween show when she first became assistant director of the planetarium. Originally when she suggested the idea of connecting the stars with the holiday, it was not approved due to the loose connection it first had with astronomy. After revising the program to revolve around the solstice, the show went on and is now in its second year. For Thompson, however, this show is something special. “It’s a magical time, and we can use it as a time to celebrate what we are passionate about,” she said. “It kind of helps us understand that Halloween is more than just a gimmick, that there’s deeper roots to it, and it ties into a lot more than what people think about.” The show brings a diverse
audience ranging from small children to students and adults. Alumni Cindy Dimberio, accompanied by her husband and two kids, drove down from Fort Wayne to see the show. “I’m still learning,” Dimberio said. “I was never into astronomy when I was younger, but now I am, and it’s good for all ages.” For students like senior chemistry major Ethan Gibson, the show complemented well what he had already learned. “I thought it was interesting to know how people in different cultures back in the day used to celebrate [Halloween], and how they would use the constellations to determine when it was time to harvest,” Gibson said. Thompson said she loves putting on shows at the planetarium for people to
learn more about science and hopes to keep drawing in new people with events like the Halloween show. “It’s always nice to see new people. There’s a lot of people who haven’t been here before, and I think that Halloween is something that grabs people and brings them in, and hopefully they will come back,” Thompson said. “Anything that will keep them excited and coming back. We love what we do and we love promoting science.”
dous job in engaging students,” Ginotti said. “How can we build on that, go farther, go deeper? What that shapes to be, I don’t know yet. We will figure that out once I get there.” Ginotti said she believes in finding solutions that are student-centered in a way that students want to be served. “I’m pretty engaging and bring a fairly high level of energy to my work,” Ginotti said. Ginotti said she has gotten a great deal of feedback welcoming her to the university. Ginotti began her career at her alma mater, Eastern Michigan University, where she worked for 18 years. She worked in the student activities office, focusing on arts management and theater. In college, she had
planned to focus more on arts management, but she ended up in student life, where she has been for 20 years. Her position at EMU taught her about the context of student affairs and developing students, she said. “I also learned a lot about opportunity to take initiative and make things happen,” Ginotti said. When Ginotti decided to transition from working at EMU to California State, it was because she thought it was time to find new challenges and gain new experience. Ginotti was the director of student involvement at California State and immersed herself in the student union operation. She supervised student operations and student activities, collaborating both. She also helped launch Welcome Week program activities and a
new-student convocation at the university. Her relationships and family are in the Midwest, which factored into her decision to work at Ball State. “What I was really looking for this time was to have a place where I can make a huge change as a professional, but also where I can be able to engage on a regular basis with my relationships outside of work,” Ginotti said. Ginotti said she supports Ball State’s strategic plan and the direction the university is headed. “I felt like, ‘Wow, these folks are really making a difference,’” Ginotti said. Lauren Berger, assistant director for student affairs, and Kari Murphy, associate director of student life, declined to comment on Ginotti’s appointment.
PLANETARIUM The planetarium holds shows most Fridays at 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 6:30 and 8 p.m. throughout the semester, and are always free to everyone. Find their event schedule at www.bsu. edu/planetarium.
Millennials are plugged into technology now more than ever, which is interfering with their tasks and socialization, said an assistant professor of psychology. Kiersten Baughman said it can be difficult to keep students’ focus when she teaches a class. “As professors, it is hard to get our students attention away from computers, iPads, cell phones and anything tech related,” Baughman said. Convenience is one of the reasons Baughman said millennials are attached to their phones. It makes connecting with people easier and instant. “People are missing what is going on right in front of them because they are addicted to their cell phones,” Baughman said. She said the need to be plugged in constantly is causing harm to the structure of people’s brains because they are not able to form memories as fast, since they are not experiencing the moment. Sophomore math education major Emily Ferre said while she carries her phone on her all the time, she doesn’t feel the need to always be on it in social settings. She said some people always need to know what is going on. “They are afraid of missing something,” Ferre said. “They feel like everybody else’s business is theirs and if they don’t know what is going on then they’re behind.” An app called Flashgap will help people be more involved
in whatever party or social situation they are attending, said Julian Kabab, the app’s chief executive officer. Flashgap is a time-delayed photo-sharing app launched in December 2014 in France, and recently in the United States - September 2015. It allows users to create a photo album, which they can invite friends to join. A timer begins and all photos taken on their phones from then on disappear for the night. The album is revealed the next day, and includes all the pictures taken the previous night. The founders were inspired after observing how the behavior of millennials had changed while they were out partying. Kebab said they saw people taking selfies and adding filters to them, not enjoying the party. “I once saw two girls trying to do the perfect selfie of themselves for 25 minutes at a party. Twenty-five minutes for one picture,” Kabab wrote in an email. The company conducted a study on its users, generating 2,900 responses, and concluded that millennials are more antisocial than ever at social events. Kebab said he wasn’t too surprised by the results, as apps and social networks are based on instant delivery, making them more addictive. “We are becoming less and less social and don’t really enjoy our nights out with our friends that much anymore,” he said. Kabab said the app is a good solution for millennials who want to live in the moment. “People shouldn’t be so focused on their phones and on social networks when they’re out,” he said. “They’re missing out on their parties, and on amazing memories they could have with their friends.”
NEW DIRECTOR TO TAKE OVER NOV. 17 Ginotti focuses on students’ needs, good relationships
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After two years working at California State University, Fresno, Melissa Ginotti thought it was time to move back to the Midwest. Ginotti will be serving as the new director of student life and assistant vice president for student affairs, effective Nov. 17. Her biggest goal in her new position is to form positive relationships early on to learn about what students need, she said. “I think Ball State, [from] what I can tell, is doing a tremen-
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| CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 While some may think dressing up for Halloween is just for fun and games, the reality is that this issue does matter, Hodge said. “Offensive costumes serve to send a message to not only people around them, but also to the people who come from whichever culture is being misrepresented,” Hodge said. “It is an example of ‘othering’ the people who identify as a part of that culture; it exoticizes them and exemplifies a lack of respect.” Sophomore video production major Jeff Spott said setting the example now will not only help educate future generations, but put an end to this issue. “We have to start some-
where, and the best way is to set the example,” Spott said. “Things seem to stick with younger kids and when they see us [adults] wearing costumes like this, they think it’s okay. If we stop, then we stop hurting other cultures and give younger generations a sense of what cultural diversity really is.” Students who stop by the Feminists Friday booth can expect to engage in conversations with Feminist for Action members, as well as receive handouts concerning safety and consent in preparation for the holiday weekend. “Overall, students may expect to learn more about what actually goes into cultural appropriation,” Hodge said. “They can expect discussion over these issues and how it directly related to Halloween.”
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HALLOWEEN
Spray away the
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Professor invents way to help children with fear of dark, nightmares ALEXANDRA SMITH GENERAL REPORTER
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he thought of monsters hiding under the bed has plagued children for generations — enough to inspire films like “Monsters, Inc.” and “Little Monsters.” One Ball State professor is known for creating a possible solution to the things that “go bump in the night.” Theresa Kruczek, an associate professor of psychology, invented the idea of “monster spray” in the 1990s. Monster spray is a do-it-yourself sweet-smelling substance released in a child’s room to keep imaginary horrors at bay. The spray can be made in a variety of ways, Kruczek said. Prepackaged air fresheners with a new label over
them are simple and convenient, but water with organic oil also works. Kruczek suggested using something that would smell good to a child, like vanilla. “I use the line that monsters don’t like nice-smelling things. They like nasty-smelling things,” she said. Kruczek developed the idea while working in Virginia with children who experienced trauma. One of her patients was a boy who had been abused and was haunted by nightmares of monsters. The boy drew an item he called monster spray on a “protective sword” that would hang over his bed. “I recommended to his mother that she put a label over the
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package of air freshener or something else sweet-smelling and spray it around his room,” Kruczek said. “I don’t know if it was the spray, the sword or a combination of the two, but it worked. He stopped having nightmares.” The case study was never published, but it’s still the first hit on Google when her name is searched. Kruczek mentioned her idea in a video Ball State created when she first joined the school’s faculty. She’s also discussed it with her classes and said “several hundred” counselors are aware of the idea. Still, Kruczek isn’t the only one to come up with this solution to childhood nightmares. In October 2013, Debbie
Glickman appeared on an episode of “Shark Tank” and pitched a similar idea. While she didn’t get a deal from any of the “sharks,” she has kept her business running. Glickman sells her line of sprays, Fairytale Wishes, online. The idea has “exploded” with the Internet, Kruczek said. She has seen the idea on several “mommy blogs.” Kruczek has been asked several times to endorse others’ similar products, but she has yet to accept. She never intended for this to become a business, she said — her business is therapy. This is just one of many things she’s used to help children, including her own. “I used it with my oldest
Easy, hot fall drinks Use these recipes to stay warm for tailgate this weekend RAYMOND GARCIA ACADEMIC REPORTER
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With temperatures dropping and fall in full swing, there are several different drinks you can make to keep yourself warm and to stay festive. Whether you are heading out to tailgate or hanging out with friends this weekend, here are some drinks you can make at home as suggested by bartenders from The Chug and Cleo’s Bourbon Bar.
Caramel Apple Shots • 2/3 ounce Sour Apple Pucker Schnapps • 1/3 ounce Butterscotch Schnapps
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| CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “We’re making it feel more like a Broadway show. This year, we’re really pushing the envelope of the performance,” she said. “It’s going to be a little different than what people have seen the last five years, but I hope that everyone likes it.” Germann is the driving force behind this year’s performance, but she has a strong group of six executive board members to back her up and handle everything from costumes to social media. The show has been a labor of love for all involved. Auditions were held at the end of the 2015 Spring Semester, and practice began on the second day of school. Since then, the cast has met two days a week to perfect its portrayal of the cult classic. The show has also experienced some challenges. The cast’s final performance is at Emens, but by Tuesday, the performers had only practiced in the space once. “It is challenging, but it’s unrealistic to expect any more in a space like Emens that is so busy,” Germann said. Rocky Horror shadow casts
Apple Cider Punch • 1/2 liter Everclear • 100 ounces apple cider • Mixed with Sprite mimic the movie during showings. The performers dress up and dance as if they are the actual characters, all while silently mouthing the dialogue and lyrics. Ball State’s cast tries to stay as close as possible to the original movie, but adds their own unique flair. “In the shadow cast community, there’s a lot of emphasis placed on movie replica that is exactly perfect, and while we would love to do that, we’re a student organization running on limited funds, so a lot of times we have to get creative with it,” Germann said. When they can’t find the right prop, for example, they use something outlandish to enhance the show. All the prep has been worth it for a cast who has found a creative outlet, as well as a safe place, in the shadow cast, said Germann. “I love Rocky Horror because we can be as open as we want. It’s kind of a sexualized show, so you can be sexualized and do whatever you want without being shamed for it — you can be yourself,” said Sarah Werley, a sophomore member of the cast. The show, and Ball State’s shadow cast, both have ties to the LGBTQ community,
Alcoholic Hot Chocolate • 1 cup hot chocolate • 1 shot Baileys
Hot Toddy • 1 cup hot tea • 1 shot whiskey • A lemon slice
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show will be performed on Halloween at midnight at John R. Emens Auditorium. Doors to the show open at 10 p.m.
Germann said. “The show is a really interesting insight into the queer community and for those who are in the community. It really creates a nice, safe place for people who are queer,” she said.
Germann’s advice to those coming for the first time is to simply enjoy the ride. “It’s an experience you will never forget — you can support live theatre, have fun on Halloween and you’ll never forget it.”
daughter in particular. It worked like a charm,” she said. It sometimes helps to fight fantasy fire with fire, Kruczek said. Having something tangible, but also symbolic, helps combat fear. Alice Ressler, a freshman actuarial science major, agrees with Kruczek’s idea. “I think since it’s targeting one specific thing — monsters — it’s a really great idea that could work,” she said. Kruczek stressed that the spray is not only a helpful tool around Halloween time — it should be used whenever a child is having trouble. “It’s easy to do without spending a lot of money,” she said. “A trip to the dollar store is all it takes.”
Art center hosts Halloween party Event to consist of dancing, drinks for adult crowd
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People ages 18 and older can head to the Cornerstone Center for the Arts Saturday for the All Hallows’ Eve Bash, a Halloween party featuring a haunted house, costume contests and dancing. The party will include concessions and drinks from the Mr. Mouse Bar & Grill in Yorktown, Ind., a Scarvania haunted house and music by DJ Jannell, a local musician. Jeff Robinson, director of community relations for Cornerstone, said he wanted to provide an event for adults who can’t take advantage of the traditional nightlife scene. While he doesn’t know how many Ball State students are attending, nearly 100 tickets have been presold. Robinson is expecting anywhere from 200-300 people to attend. “I think Ball State students will be very interested,” Robinson said. “We made it 18+ to provide a party for students who might not be 21 yet, so they can have a place to go.” The party will consist of dancing, drinks and costume contests for those who dress up. Marisela Ruiz, a junior nursing and health science major and receptionist at Cornerstone, said she isn’t sure what to expect from the party. She said students might balk at the $15 ticket. “Since you have to pay for the event, I’m not sure Ball State students would be interested,” Ruiz said. Ruiz does not know anyone who is planning to go, but is considering attending as a volunteer herself. According to its website, Cornerstone is a non-profit organization working to provide an art education to the Muncie community. Robinson said all the mon-
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Tickets are $15 ey Cornerstone events raise contributes to this cause and helps provide even more events for Muncie residents. But with a small staff of only seven people, Cornerstone heavily relies on its volunteers. “We could not do any event without our volunteers,” Robinson said. “In my opinion, us and no other non-profit here [in Muncie], could do it without Ball State student support.” Sororities, fraternities, intramural sports and Student Voluntary Services all regularly volunteer for Cornerstone. Volunteers may do anything from playing a character in a haunted house to filing paperwork for the Center. Twenty-five volunteers are currently committed to helping with the Halloween bash, and more will come, Robinson said. For this event, help is mostly needed for setting up before the party and cleaning up afterward. Along with the Halloween bash, Cornerstone is also hosted a few other Halloween-themed fundraisers this month. On Oct. 22 and Oct. 23, its free haunted house, Nightmare on Main Street, brought in close to 500 people each day.
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FIVE PUMPKIN-FLAVORED BEERS TO TRY FOR HALLOWEEN Pumpkin is in everything these days. At the top of the pumpkin patch is Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte, in all its legendary glory. It’s not just pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving anymore — there are pumpkin spice Oreos, Pop-Tarts, marshmallows, even vodka? The flavor has taken over the beer aisle, also. According to the Brewer’s Association, India Pale Ales are the No. 1 craft beer category, but pumpkin beers unseat them at the top of the charts for brief parts of October and November. Pumpkin in beer goes back a long way — back to colonial times. Pumpkin is native to North America, and it was more readily available than malt for making beer, so it actually used to take the place of malt. But when pumpkin ferments, it loses its pumpkin flavor. So the old time pumpkin beers were a necessity, not a specialty. Now, most pumpkin beers have nutmeg, cinnamon, clove and allspice to create the pumpkin flavor (more like pumpkin pie flavor). Believe it or not, not all of the beers I tried are brewed with real pumpkin. And even
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if they are brewed with real pumpkin, there’s a whole separate discussion about fresh pumpkin versus frozen. I set out to make my way through a few of these pumpkin beers to find a companion for a cool fall evening in October. Shock Top Pumpkin Wheat Did I mention I love Blue Moon? Well, I do. I love all things Blue Moon. Shocktop is kind of like its twin sibling. I was excited to try this version of a pumpkin beer. When I poured it, it smelled mostly like a beer, with just a hint of pumpkin-esque sweetness. It has that friendly wheat taste and is brewed with real pumpkin. But I wondered, would you know it was a pumpkin beer, or just a fall blend, if someone handed you a glass? Leinenkugel Harvest Patch Shandy Leinenkugel’s most popular beer is its Summer Shandy, but I’ve enjoyed a number of its other varieties (not the Octoberfest, though). It’s like the hero brewery for people that love special-flavored, fruity beers. Technically “Harvest Patch” doesn’t equal “pump-
kin” (although the pumpkin patch on the label would indicate otherwise), but this was one of the most pumpkin-like beers I tried. It’s light, golden and foamy when poured. It smells like a cookie. (I was kind of thinking of molasses?) It tastes like a super-jacked up, candy pumpkin beer. It’s overly sweet, and there’s barely anything to tell you you’re drinking a beer. I let my friend who “hates all beer” try it, and she didn’t mind it at all. I could definitely drink a whole one, but it’s a little overwhelming. Traveler Jack-o-Traveler Another punny name. Adorable. Traveler is known for its lemon and grapefruit shandies, which I’ve heard called “girlie” beers, but they have a very hipster graphic design. I can attest their shandies are delicious. The Jack-o-Traveler smells literally, 100 percent, like pumpkin pie, and it’s brewed with real pumpkin. It pours out a pretty, light brown color, and it’s thick, sweet and soda-y. The alcohol content is only 4.4 percent, and it shows. It’s actually not as sweet as the Leinenkugel, but has that same pumpkin flavoring as the Leinekugel and
Shock Top. The label says “the darker side of Shandy,” which I could get from the coloring, but it really reminded me of a soda. My mom loved it. On this beer’s web page, Traveler lists a number of cocktails that can be made with this beer as a base. I’m giggling with excitement just thinking about trying the “Buttered Pumpkin,” or the “Tequila Jack.” New Belgium Pumpkick The Pumpkick has the cutest label with crows surrounding the pumpkin. With the play on words in that title — what’s not to love? It smells more like beer than pumpkin pie. It’s brewed with pumpkin juice instead of pumpkin, and apparently it also has cranberry juice, a flavor which comes through very subtly. The whole thing is subtle. It’s trying to be an ale first. I didn’t detect that much pumpkin, but the cranberry came through a little bit and makes this one stand out from the others. Flat 12 Flat Jack Pumpkin Ale I’ve never had a beer from this Indy brewery before because they make a lot of IPAs, and I prefer my beer not to be
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Get connected with campus Today’s Birthday (10/30/15). Group efforts reap bountiful rewards this year. Play together for big goals. Steady, persistent communications and actions profit. Your heart beats anew this springtime, provoking a shift in view. Friends inspire, especially after autumn, as the fun takes a new direction. Start a new chapter. Talk about love. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. (c) 2015, by Nancy Black. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. All rights reserved.
Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 6. Don’t rush into anything. Wait for more details. Make time for friends. Harmony requires extra focus. Step back from the heat. Partnership issues demand attention. Use charm and a sense of humor to defuse a tense situation.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 7. Finances are in flux. Consider potential problems before stepping out. How far do you want to go? Take a creative tack to minimize risk. Wait for the dust to settle. Avoid power struggles. Your partner appreciates clarity.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is an 8. Big promises appear. Don’t shop until the check clears. A small household investment is OK, but otherwise frugality earns outsize reward. Wash doubts away with soap and water. Keep confidences. Settle down where you’re cozy and comfortable.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 7. Accept a creative challenge. Practice in private before you share. Future gains are promised. Don’t spend more than you have now ... expenses can rise quickly. Tempers can flare. Channel your aggression into physical exercise or labor.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is an 8. Get an important job finished before you take off. Schedule carefully. Passions are in high gear and brilliant ideas plentiful. Look before leaping. Take extra care around someone with a short temper. There’s no accounting for taste.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 7. Don’t get distracted from what you said you’d do. Quiet productivity suits more than public efforts, which could seem chaotic or unruly. Nail down urgent details, and avoid gambling or gossip. Heed expert advice (even if you don’t agree).
Gemini (May 21-June 20) Today is a 6. Fantasies obscure the real situation. Open the curtains. Nobody can make your decision for you. Take time for yourself. Slow down to avoid accidents. Consider the consequences of your actions. Get feedback from those you trust.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is a 6. Check the news. Changing tides affect your enterprise. Your partner is grateful for your view on a confusing situation. Guard against overspending or overeating. Try not to break anything. Turn a possible conflict into a meaningful conversation.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is an 8. Get into home decoration, and go all out. It doesn’t need to cost a lot ... use your imagination. Get into mood lighting and amping up the emotional undercurrent. Do your research. Learn new tricks. Work together.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) Today is a 7. There may be too much of a good thing at home. Humility is a virtue. Don’t provide frills or extra treats. Get physical exercise. Avoid useless fussing. Keep your wits about you. You can figure it out.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 7. Curtail travel and entertainment spending for now. Something doesn’t work. It could be upsetting. Look for what was missing and try again. Work in private, with clear objective. Keep score. Imagination is key. Focus until you get it.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 7. Devote your energies to fun and games. Pamper yourself. Create beauty and harmony. Use your talents. Don’t touch your savings. Make a wish come true. Follow a hunch. Read up on the history. Wash off the dust.
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