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Food service cashier Vanessa Trosper started having chest pains in the spring, but did not see a doctor. Vanessa tried ignoring the pain, but on July 28, after she got home from work, her mom, Alta, called an ambulance. Once at the hospital, she found out the pain was a result of heart failure.
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anessa Trosper returned to her usual cash register in the Ball State Atrium on Oct. 17 with her familiar sweet smile and buoyant energy. If not for the scar on her chest, one would never know that a few months ago she underwent an open-heart, double-bypass surgery that saved her life. Vanessa began to have chest
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STUDENT RUNS FOR BOARD
Muncie Central graduate hopes to improve community schools Brynn Mechem Daily News Reporter Ball State junior William Walker has more on his plate than just schoolwork; he’s running for a spot on the Muncie Community Schools school board. If elected, Walker would be helping students in a position that he found himself in just two years prior. Walker, a political science major, graduated from Muncie Central in 2014. He said that he decided to run for school board when he got “fed up” with the way things are currently run. “I want my hometown school to be successful and be thought of as a positive system, and, right now, we are on a negative slope and seen in a very negative light,” Walker said. He is one of six names appearing on the ballot next Tuesday. To do so, he had to obtain 10 signatures from different educators in the district. At the age of 20, Walker said he would be only two years older than some of the students he would be serving while on the board. However, he said that his youth is an advantage.
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pains in the spring, but decided not to go to the doctor. In past years, she had gone to the hospital thinking she was having a heart attack, only to be told it was indigestion, and she didn’t want to make that mistake again. As time progressed, however, the pain worsened. Vanessa had a hard time walking and was afraid to eat because of the
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You can’t let life bring you down. I could be so depressed, like in-the-gutter depressed, but I don’t let it get to me. Things sometimes happen for a reason,” — Vanessa Trosper, food service cashier
perceived indigestion. As summer approached, she worked overtime in the Ball State cafeteria despite the increased discomfort. On July 28, the pain was finally too much. See 'HEART OF GOLD', page 6
INSIDE
SEXUAL ASSAULT SUMMIT SGA partners with other universities to fight sexual assault. PG 3
FIELD HOCKEY
Cardinals head to MAC Tournament for first time since 2011. PG 5
ELECTION POLL
If only Ball State voted in the elections, what would the outcome be? PG 4
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Sophomore guard Tayler Persons gets ready to defend during the game against the University of Indianapolis Thursday in John E. Worthen Arena. The team started the season with an exhibition game to work on team chemistry before the real season begins.
Cardinals shake off early nerves to win exhibition Elizabeth Wyman Assistant Sports Editor
David Owsley visits his namesake for a dedication made in his name.
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Exhibition games are a chance for players to play under the lights and get the jitters out. Ball State men’s basketball’s 74-64 exhibition victory over the University of Indianapolis seemed to do just that — but the win didn’t come easy. “We had to deal with a little adversity out there which was a great test,” head coach James Whitford said. “This is a learning opportunity whether you win or lose.” The jitters ran wild early, as UIndy opened the game with a 15-2 run. “I knew we were better than that,” freshman forward Tahjai Teague said. “I was just trying to encourage the people on the court to get back to the game. Not try to get it back all on one possession.”
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were certain the eighth inning home run that tied the game for the Indians was going to turn into another chapter in the Cubs’ long story of heartbreak, snatching defeat from the jaws of victory yet again. Instead, they found themselves singing the Steve Goodman’s “Go Cubs Go” long into the pre-dawn hours as “Fly the W” flags flapped across the city. “I get choked up just thinking about it,” said Lashawn Bennett, a 57-year-old resident of suburban South Holland who was diagnosed with throat cancer last year and was at Wrigley. He borrowed a piece of chalk to write his name on the wall. “It’s just a piece of history I never thought I would actually realize.”
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FRIDAY, 7:30 P.M. - SUNDAY, NOV. 13, 2:30 P.M. UNIVERSITY THEATRE "Swing!" follows the history of swing dance throughout the 1930s as it burst onto the scene out of pre-war Harlem and shattered ethnic and cultural barriers. The swing movement generated unique styles such as Jive, Lindy Hop, West Coast Swing and Jitterbug. Tickets can be purchased at the University Theatre box office or online.
NOVEMBER BRAVE SPACE: CHALLENGE BY CHOICE: SPEAKING UP, LISTENING, & GROWING
FRIDAY, 12 P.M. - DEC. 1, 1 P.M. PARK HALL The Brave Space initiative gives residents the chance to come together, share their perspectives and experiences and grow together. This month, the theme of the exploration is Challenge by Choice: Speaking up, Listening, & Growing.
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SGA calls for summit to address sexual assault Resolution passes, brings together all Indiana colleges
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Kaitlin Lange SGA Reporter Ball State’s Student Government Association is leading the charge to fight what they call the “epidemic” of sexual assault in Indiana. SGA passed a resolution 38-0 Wednesday that would create a summit for all Indiana colleges and universities to address sexual assault. “We are calling [sexual assault] an epidemic, and we are saying that since this is an issue, not only at Ball State, but at other colleges we have a similar problem, if we work all together on it, we can do more to tackle it on, instead of just being by ourselves,” said James Wells, Ball State’s SGA president and co-author of the resolution. Purdue University’s student government is working on the logistics with Wells, but Ball State’s SGA created the legislation that will formally start the process. Student governments at other schools such as Indiana University, University of Southern Indiana, Indiana-University-Purdue University Indianapolis and Saint Joseph’s College already said they would be involved in the summit. Part of the reason Wells and SGA senator Zoe Taylor decided to create the bill at this time was because of the conversation surrounding presidential candidates and the case of Brock Turner, who made national news after receiving nine months in prison for sexually assaulting a woman. The topic of sexual assault is especially relevant at college campuses. In 2015, Ball State had 18 reported rapes on campus alone, higher than the 14 reported in 2014 and 17
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reported in 2013, according to the 2016 Campus Security Report. That number doesn’t even include the eight reported off campus in 2015. Wells and Taylor hope the summit can help the universities exchange ideas on sexual assault and even potentially influence state legislators to pass specific legislation. “It makes me realize education [is] where ideas and where movements start,” Taylor said. “You can look at the Vietnam War in college campuses. Indiana responds to college campuses. If we yell loud enough, they have to listen.” Wells said he expects the universities to meet at the end of the fall semester and then come back together in March or April. The legislation will also create a Ball State committee to determine the university’s own stance on sexual assault. During the meeting Wednesday, SGA also discussed a senate bill that would amend the Elections Code. Among the changes, the bill would make it so SGA executive slates have to get a majority of votes, or else a re-vote is needed among the top two slates. The bill also would create a formalized appeal process for when slates receive fines while campaigning. The senators will likely vote on the bill next week. Contact Kaitlin Lange with any questions or concerns at kllange@bsu.edu.
University continues to search for next president Committee begins to narrow 'manageable' candidate pool
want to do it right. “We are really being as thorough as can be,” Momper said. “We’ve had extra meetings just because we’re Kara Berg Crime Reporter taking the time to really do it right.” This extra thorough search, The search for a new president is however, does not have anything to slowly moving forward. do with former president Paul W. Applications were due last Ferguson’s short tenure at Ball State, month, and now the 16-member Momper said. search committee Because the is working on search is closed, narrowing down We are really being as students will not the candidate pool know who the to a “manageable” thorough as can be.” final candidates number they can — Matt Momper, chair of the search committee are — only the interview, said person chosen Matt Momper, to be the next chair of the search university president. committee and a board trustee. Momper said the closed search was Momper would not say, however, great because it gives candidates the how many people “manageable” was freedom to apply without having because it could fluctuate at any point to tell their current jobs that they’re in the process. considering leaving. The university got “a ton” of The exact timeline for the search is still applications, Momper said, and the committee was excited about the quality unknown, but Momper said they are where they want to be in the process. of candidates they have to work with. “We’re taking the time to really do it Although the search may seem like right,” he said. it’s going slow — Ball State has been Contact Kara Berg with any questions or without a president for more than 10 months now — Momper said they just concerns at knberg2@bsu.edu.
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Evan Bayh (D)
Todd Young (R)
Abortion: Should abortion be highly restricted?
No
Yes
Campaign Finance: Do you support the DISCLOSE Act, which requires key funders of political ads to put their names on those ads?
Yes
Unclear. Says he supports disclosure in general, but no votes found supporting specific measures.
Campaign Finance: Support Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision, which allows unlimited independent political expenditures by corporations and unions?
No
Yes
Climate Change: Believe that human activity is the major factor driving climate change?
Yes. Believe the science is unequivocal.
No. Believes there is no scientific consensus.
Climate Change: Should government limit the levels of greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere?
Yes, but opposes some regulations that he said would hurt Indiana businesses.
No. Has opposed all regulation attempts.
Contraception: Can employers withhold contraceptive coverage from employees if they disagree morally?
Unknown
Yes
Economy: Support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
Yes
No
Financial Regulation: Support the Dodd-Frank Act, which established the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and increases Wall Street regulation?
Yes, although did advocate for carving out some exceptions.
No. Staunch opponent.
Gay Marriage: Support gay marriage?
Yes
In 2010 opposed. By 2014 said it should be decided by states.
Gun Control: Support more restrictive gun control legislation?
Yes, background checks at gun shows and limiting body armor-piercing ammunition.
No
Healthcare: Repeal the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare?
No
Yes
Healthcare: Did you support shutting down the federal government in order to defund Obamacare in 2013?
No
Voted for initial bills that launched shutdown. Later voted to end it.
Healthcare: Should Planned Parenthood be eligible to receive public funds for non-abortion health services?
Yes
No
Immigration: Support the DREAM Act, which would allow children brought into the country illegally to achieve legal status if meet certain conditions?
Yes
No. Voted to defund it.
Immigration: Give America’s 11 million undocumented residents an earned path to citizenship?
Yes
No. First priority is securing the border.
Iran: Support the US-Iran treaty that limits Iran’s nuclear capability in return for lifting economic sanctions?
No
Opposed. Now wants bipartisan committee to oversee compliance.
Iraq: How should the US combat the success of ISIS?
Intensify air-strikes and mobilize global partnerships.
Attack ISIS across borders. Garner support from other countries.
Marijuana: Decriminalize and/or legalize marijuana?
Unknown
Leave up to states.
Minimum Wage: Raise the federal minimum wage?
Supported last time in the Senate.
No. Would also repeal provision in Affordable Care Act that defines fulltime as 30 hours.
Renewable Energy: Support government mandates and/or subsidies for renewable energy?
Has voted for renewable energy subsidies, opposed federal mandated standards.
Generally no, although opposed one bill that cut funding.
Social Security: Support full or partial Social Security privatization?
No, although earlier supported raising Social Security age.
Yes. Strong support for privatization.
Student Debt: Refinance student loans at lower rates, paid for by increasing taxes on high earners?
Unclear. Previously opposed refinancing bill he said would cost Indiana jobs at Sallie Mae. Has voted to cut borrowing costs.
No. Backed pilot where investors could support students in return for percentage of future earnings.
Student Financial Aid: Refinance student loans at lower rates, paid for by increasing taxes on high earners?
Previously voted to expand Pell grants and tax credits. Also started state’s 21st Century Education scholarships.
No. Voted to cut funding for Pell Grants.
Supreme Court: Support Senate hearings to consider Obama Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland?
Presumed support.
No. Supports having the next president and senate choose and confirm next Justice.
Taxes: Increase taxes on corporations and/or high-income individuals to pay for public services?
Yes. Voted to raise capital gains tax for people earning over 1 million dollars to Head Start, child care and nutrition programs.
No. Signed Americans for Tax Reform Pledge to oppose “any and all” tax increases to raise revenue?
Voting Rights: Support stricter voting rules such as voter ID requirements or reduced registration times, even if they prevent some people from voting?
No. Rejects photo ID requirements that restrict people’s voting access.
Unclear on voter ID. Hasn’t supported bills requiring states who’ve discriminated historically to get federal approval on voting law changes.
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Latino Student Union changes name to express inclusiveness Vote in favor of 'Latinx' reflects club's acceptance of LGBTQ community Sara Barker Multicutural Reporter The Latino Student Union will be known as the Latinx Student Union from now on.
LATINX FACT
Ball State's Election Poll Participants were asked to share their preferences about presidential candidates, and those registered to vote in Indiana were asked to share thoughts about Indiana gubernatorial and senator candidates. Hillary Clinton took the lead with 58.19 percent of survey votes for president. On the Indiana ballot, John Gregg collected 60.2 percent of survey votes for governor, and Evan Bayh took 55.58 percent of survey votes for the state senate seat. This short, voluntary poll was only available to Ball State students, faculty and staff with a registered @bsu.edu email, and responses from each user were only recorded once. Although
Daily News surveys for presidential, Indiana gubernatorial, senator polls Casey Smith News Editor Editor’s note: If you would like to share your views about the upcoming election with the Daily News, please email news@bsudailynews.com. The Daily News surveyed students, faculty and staff this week, encouraging members of the Ball State community to express their views on the upcoming election Tuesday. From Oct. 25 to Thursday, 1,000 survey responses were recorded.
the poll was confidential, its voluntary design is not necessarily representative of the campus community at-large. “It’s not a random sample, and people [who took the survey] are just deciding to do it on their own,” said Joseph Losco, the chair of the political science department. “But you know, we call this a kind of straw poll, the kind of thing that is useful and gets a kind of pulse.” Below are the initial results from the Daily News Election Poll. Look for more coverage from the poll on Monday. Contact Casey Smith with any questions or concerns at news@bsudailynews.com.
• There were more Google searches for the term Latinx in June 2016 than ever before.
LSU voted Wednesday to change its name to "Latinx," a more inclusive version of Latino than "Latino/a" or "Latin@." The change came after an initial vote and a revote at the previous meeting on Oct. 19. Because both votes did not result in the required majority of a twovote difference that would allow LSU to change the name, the 34 members voted again at Wednesday’s meeting. Hasaan Allen, a senior architecture major, voted to change the name to Latinx. “I think it’s important in our society to look towards progressiveness. The LGBTQ community has gone through a lot of struggle just moving towards being accepted, and I think it’s up to the community to welcome these type of ideas to get rid of the seclusion, the segregation,” Allen said. “So I thought it was important just to express the inclusiveness of the organization and let everyone on campus know that LSU is not just for Latino members or heterosexual members, but it’s a club that welcomes everyone.” According to Univision, the term Latinx is new and helps trans, queer, agender, non-binary, gender non-conforming and gender fluid people express their Latinidad, or pride in Latino diversity. The Royal Spanish Academy, an organization that lays guidelines for proper pronunciation and etymology of the Spanish language for every country that’s primary language is Spanish, does not recognize the term Latinx nor any other inclusive versions of Latino. Allen recognized those who were concerned about compromising the cultural identity of LSU to conform to gender inclusivity. “People who feel that way could also argue that LSU is a place only for Latino students and obviously that’s contrary to the case. Everyone is invited to come here no matter their race,” Allen said. “Like me, for example, I’m African-American, but I’m welcome to be there as well. So although the club is focused on Spanish culture, I think it affects the Spanish culture, too, and I think that the club is about more than just including Latino members. It’s about including everybody.” Junior psychology major Megan Todd attended Wednesday's meeting but was not yet a member of LSU at the time of the vote. However, if given the chance, Todd said she would have voted to change the name. “I think the name change is great because I think it’s super inclusive of all identities because Latinx isn’t just masculine or feminine—it’s that, and then everything in between,” Todd said.
The 2016 presidential election if only Ball State voted
Opinions from 1,000 participants from the Ball State University community. WHAT’S YOUR OPINION OF THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES FOR THIS YEAR?
2%
3%
Very satisfied
14%
38%
Fairly satisfied
44%
Not too satisfied
Prefer not to answer/ don’t know
Not at all satisfied
WHAT POLITICAL PARTY ARE YOU, REGARDLESS OF HOW YOU’RE VOTING IN THIS ELECTION? This includes who the voter would vote for, regardless of party.
VOTES FOR GOVERNOR? Other:
1.53%
Not voting: Undecided:
1.17%
12.32%
Eric Holcomb: 22.18%
John Gregg:
60.21%
Don’t know/ prefer not to answer: 2.58%
VOTES FOR SENATOR? Other:
1.41%
Not voting: Undecided: Evan Bayh: Todd Young:
1.53%
11.28%
55.58%
27.26%
Don’t know/ prefer not to answer: 2.94%
WHO WOULD YOU VOTE FOR UNITED STATES PRESIDENT? 572, Hillary Clinton 217, Donald Trump 83, Gary Johnson 36, Jill Stein 28, Undecided 22, other 16, not voting 9, prefer not to answer
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“I think my youth gives me the perspective this board needs. We can no longer have the same beige sounds playing over and over that don’t fix our problems,” Walker said. “We must change the way we see things and the way we address them because what we are doing does not work, and the current trend of our corporation shows that. We must put the students first and bring dignity, trust and respect back to our district.” While some might expect Walker to be counted out of the running because of his age, he said that isn’t the case at all. “I have had extremely positive feedback and people have actually been excited to support me because of my age,” Walker said. “It means a lot to older generations that someone our age wants to step up and try and solve some issues and take that initiative, and I am happy and humbled to be that person.” Walker added that he’s had many experiences working in the community through Rotaract and the LIVESTRONG foundation, both community service organizations. “I believe I am qualified because I know what works for students today,” Walker said. “We see a lot of different generations trying to figure out how our generation learns, and instead of speculating and using trial and error, I
know what works best for our students and our teachers.” If elected, Walker has many plans for implementing change within the schools’ infrastructure, starting with ending violations of Open Door laws. “Our district has a very clear transparency issue. I believe that our current board violates Open Door laws by holding executive meetings and discussing agenda items behind closed doors, which is a direct violation,” Walker said. “We must end the closed-door mentality.” In addition, Walker wants to end district mandated standardized testing. He said that it can be detrimental to students because it takes away from learning time and is extremely expensive. He also said he wants to restore the teachers’ trust in the district by resolving their contract negotiations. “We must open up communication and involve all stakeholders in the district’s decisions. We must work with our teachers and students, not against them,” he said. Walker added that this election is very important because it decides where the district will stand in four years. Looking into the future, he said his new ways of thinking will help the schools be more stable and reliable for students. “If we elect new members and fresh eyes, I believe we can start a positive trend to bring our district out of the shadows and be a highlight of our community,” Walker said. “If we keep
Samantha Brammer // DN
Ball State junior William Walker is running for the Muncie Community Schools school board. If elected, Walker is hoping to help students who are in the same position he was in when he attended Muncie Central High School two years ago.
playing the same noises and create no change, I fear that we will be further in the hole and have the potential to be so deep, it could take decades to undo what is being done.” Walker is endorsed by the Muncie Teacher’s Association, and he said the support he’s been receiving overall has been a big push for him to keep making his goals known. “Winning would mean a lot to me
because it is my own community that rallied behind me to support me to victory,” he said. “It means my community understands that my agenda puts our students first and has the interests of our community in mind as well.” After graduation, Walker hopes to get his law degree and begin a career in politics in Washington D.C. Contact Brynn Mechem with any questions or concerns at bamechem@bsu.edu.
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Field hockey advances to MAC Tournament Team hasn't participated in tournament since 2011 Dylan Grissom Field Hockey Reporter Ball State field hockey (8-10, 3-3 MAC) is relishing its opportunity as the underdog in this year’s Mid-American Conference Tournament. “We have nothing to lose,” head coach Christy Longacre said. “I hope the girls realize that. We’re the underdogs, like we’ve been all season. But if the girls play as well as they can, they can beat anybody.”’ The Cardinals haven’t made the MAC tournament since 2011, before anyone on the current roster enrolled at Ball State. Senior forward Lexi Kavanaugh said it’s great to finally make it to the tournament, and being the fourth seed will have its advantages. “It’s such a huge relief to finally be here,” she said. “It definitely helps not having the pressure of being first. We
don’t have a lot of pressure on us. We just want to go out and kill it and see how far we can go. We definitely don’t want to end it here.” Ball State also boasts a pair of AllMAC players. Senior midfielder Mikayla Mooney made the All-MAC first team, and sophomore forward Darbi Gullett was awarded a spot on the second team. Mooney is the first Cardinal since Devanny Kuhn in 2011 to make the AllMAC first team. Mooney scored four goals, second-most on the team behind Kavanaugh (five), and assisted two more this season. She also led the team with 28 shots. Gullett scored three goals on the season, tied for third on the team with redshirt freshman Hannah Bohn. Still, the Cardinals will have their hands full with Kent State (12-6, 6-0 MAC), their first round opponent and the regular season conference champion. Kent State led the MAC in goals scored (22), shots (125) and assists (19)
MAC TOURNAMENT BRACKET
• No. 1 Kent State vs. No. 4 Ball State — 11:30 a.m. Friday • No. 2 Miami vs. No. 3 Longwood — 2 p.m. Friday
during conference play. They also had the best goals against average (1.62) in the MAC overall. Ball State will also have to deal with Kent State’s attacking duo of Allison Harmatz and Jessica Nesbitt, who led the MAC in goals and assists respectively during conference play. The Cardinals lost 3-1 in their last matchup with the Golden Flashes. In that game, Harmatz scored a goal, and Nesbitt added an assist. “We can’t allow their forwards to receive easily,” Longacre said. “That’s what hurt us last time. We can’t give them too much room on the ball.” Another advantage for Kent State is
that the tournament will be held on their home field, though Ball State opened its season with 11 straight games away from Muncie. Kavanaugh said being on the road isn’t the tough part, but navigating on Kent State’s rippling, old turf is the challenge. “Their turf is a lot different than ours, and they know it better,” she said. “The trickiest thing about playing them the first time was trying to figure out their turf, but having played at their field, we understand what we’re up against.” Ball State’s tournament game will begin at 11:30 a.m. Friday in Kent, Ohio. The winner of this game will move on to the MAC Championship game Saturday and face the winner of the matchup between No. 2 Miami (11-7, 5-1 MAC) and No. 3 Longwood (9-8, 3-3 MAC). Contact Dylan Grissom with any questions or concerns @GDGrissom.
BASKETBALL Continued from page 1
Teague, a redshirt freshman, led the Cardinals with 16 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks. “I thought he really played with great energy,” Whitford said. “Wherever he’s going to be, and where he is today, is nowhere near where he’s going to be one day.”
UPCOMING SCHEDULE:
•N ov. 11 at Saint Louis (St. Louis) • Nov. 15 vs. Indiana State (Muncie) • Nov. 18 at Alabama (Tuscaloosa, Alabama) • Nov. 21 vs. Coppin State (Las Vegas) • Nov. 23 vs. Southern Utah (Las Vegas)
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Starting out the game in man-to-man defense, the Cardinals seemed a step behind much of the time with 20 of the Greyhounds’ 37 first-half points to come in the paint. The Greyhounds finished the game with 30 points in the paint. “We were gassed out there,” Whitford said. “And I know we need to defend way better.” Jitters are inevitable for new players, but the game allowed fans to get their first look at the new Cardinals, including Teague, redshirt sophomore guard Tayler Persons (transfer), senior center DouDou Gueye (graduate transfer) and freshman forward Kyle Mallers. Persons serves as the Cardinal’s starting point guard with senior Jeremie Tyler suspended indefinitely. The transfer guard had to sit out all last season and said he was excited to be playing under the lights again. “It felt great out there, and my
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Ball State men’s basketball played the University of Indianapolis Thursday at John E. Worthen Arena. The Cardinals won 74-64 during the exhibition game.
teammates have a confidence in me, and I have a lot of confidence in my team,” Persons said. Whitford said Persons carried the team in the first half. “We were in that game solely because of him,” Whitford said. “He was the reason we were tied at halftime.” Persons finished with 13 points and
10 of the Cardinals’ 13 assists. A scary moment occurred early in the first half, however, when Cardinals senior forward Franko House took a hard fall. He didn’t return. Whitford said playing exhibition games make teams better, and he’s thankful they had the opportunity. “When you play good teams, you have
a much better sense of what you do well and what you don’t do well,” Whitford said. “You can mask those mistakes if you just completely out talent them.” The Cardinals open the regular season on the road at 8 p.m. Nov. 11 against Saint Louis. Contact Elizabeth Wyman with any questions or concerns @dn_sports.
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Vanessa describes how she was experiencing chest pain, as well as pain up the side of her neck and part of her face, before she went to the hospital. Women have different pain than men when they might be having a heart attack. Men often experience pain in their chest and their arm, but women are more likely to experience pain in the neck, jaw or throat.
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Vanessa is a fourth-generation lunch lady, following in her great-grandmother, grandmother and mother’s footsteps. She loves her job and is proud of the lineage of women that she follows.
'Heart of gold' Continued from page 1 her own, too. THE HEART OF THE PROBLEM Vanessa’s strength and resilience were especially While standing at the cash register that summer day, important as she recovered from surgery. After Aug. 1, the pain became so intense that Vanessa was in tears. She her recovery process was slow but steady. There was a lot left work but did not allow her coworkers to call her an of coughing and chest pain at the beginning, and much of ambulance. As the evening went on, the pain increased. her chest is still numb. Despite the pain, she said the relief “Every night for a week, she was up in the middle of was instant. the night crying from [what she thought was] heartburn “What amazed me was how much better I felt [after so bad that she couldn’t catch her breath,” her mother, surgery],” Vanessa said. “I was so ready to get up and Alta Segraves, said. walk again.” Around 8 p.m., Alta decided it was finally time to call She was so eager to walk again that the nurses had to an ambulance. put an alarm on her hospital chair after she tried to get up Once Vanessa arrived at the hospital, she met Dr. on her own without help from anyone. Thomas Lees. Upon examination, he discovered the Vanessa’s surgery was performed Aug. 1, and just five problem was not indigestion like Vanessa had thought. days later, she was released to recover at home. After a “I found out … that it wasn’t indigestion, but heart week of rebuilding enough strength to walk around the failure. One artery was completely closed, and the other house again, she began cardiac rehab. was 80 percent closed,” she said. “They have this big room of treadmills, and people After discovering the extent of her blockages, Lees come in and get their resting heart rate and blood decided a double-bypass surgery would have to be pressure checked,” she said. “You have to do a lot of performed to redirect the blood flow in the two blocked cardio, and then while you’re doing cardio, they check arteries. Otherwise, a heart attack was likely. your blood pressure and make sure everything’s OK.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and She continued cardiac rehab for several weeks despite Prevention, heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death one small setback. A week into rehab, she broke her toe among females in the United States. Heart problems are after stubbing it on a footstool at home. Even this didn’t perceived to be predominantly male, but females are just stop the optimist. She rode the stationary bike for the rest as likely to experience heart problems as they age. of her therapy, which could support the boot she had to Vanessa said she’s lucky she went to the doctor before wear on her foot. a heart attack was able to occur. She explained that She opted to join Planet Fitness after the first few stages women often don’t recognize of cardiac therapy and has the same symptoms of heart expanded her exercises now that attacks that men do. her toe has healed. “Women have different We missed her because “I do some leg and lower symptoms; people should know body work because my doctor she brings humor and fun to the that. Men have pain in their said take it easy, this is still arm and chest — I had chest pain, but I also had pain up the job. She’s kind of the queen of our healing,” she said. In addition to cardiac rehab, side of my neck and into my cashier system." Vanessa was also prescribed six face,” Vanessa said. -Lana Elliott, Coworker medications, including blood The CDC verifies Vanessa’s thinners and a blood pressure claim — it states that women medication. Though she was not yet fully recovered, are more likely to have pain in the neck, jaw or throat Vanessa felt well enough to return to work. She prepared and that other symptoms include shortness of breath and to come back to her post on Oct. 17. extreme fatigue.
Bypass surgery explained Food service cashier Vanessa Trosper underwent double-bypass surgery. A vein was taken from her leg and turned into the vessel graft now attached to her heart. This reroutes the blood flow around her blocked arteries.
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Vanessa said women should also be aware of their family history of heart problems. Heart problems ran in her family: her dad had several heart surgeries, the first at age 37, and her brother had also suffered a heart attack. “I had a history, and I’ve been to the hospital twice [previously] telling them ‘Oh, I think I’m having a heart attack,’” she said.
ROAD TO RECOVERY In the days before her surgery, Vanessa was told to go home and rest, only engaging in small activities. Her trademark positivity shone that week. Dubbing herself “the queen of purple,” she dyed her hair lavender and got a pedicure before having surgery. “I thought, 'when I wake up, I don’t want my gray hair.' If I wake up and I’m all gray and I feel all ugh — I try to stay positive,” she said. Vanessa’s positivity has carried her through many stressful events in the past several years. In April 2014, her son died at age 30 after a long battle with multiple sclerosis; her mother’s boyfriend also recently died, and Vanessa moved in shortly after to take care of her; and Vanessa had just recovered from a hernia operation she had in May when her heart pains began. “You can’t let life bring you down. I could be so depressed, like in-the-gutter depressed, but I don’t let it get to me. Things sometimes happen for a reason,” she said. Vanessa said her son still inspires her to stay positive; she knows he would want her to celebrate his life and
QUEEN OF THE CASHIER Vanessa has been back at work for almost three weeks and has never been better. Now that the initial surgery pain is behind her, she is beginning to feel the full effects of a healed heart. “Before surgery, it was very, very hard for me to keep going for very long because I couldn’t breathe,” she said. “I breathe now, and it’s so weird. I turned down [working] overtime because I was tired all the time, but now I’m energized.” Vanessa is happy to be back at work. She is a fourth-generation lunch lady. Her great-grandmother, grandmother and mother have all served food to students before, and it’s a lineage she’s proud of. Vanessa has loved her job at Ball State since she first started working here in 2004. The community among the dining employees is one of her favorite parts. “We have an awesome lunch staff all the way through,” she said. “We move around, but we all see each other at the meeting once a year and outside of work. We’ve made lots of good, long-time friends.” Lana Elliott, Vanessa’s coworker in the Atrium, has known her for six years. She said that while everyone had to pitch in a little more while Vanessa was recovering, what they really missed was the energy she brings to work. “We missed her because she brings humor and fun to the job. She’s kind of the queen of our cashier system, so we missed her,” Lana said. “For somebody that’s been through the trials she’s been through, she could have a
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Vessel graft inserted by doctor to redirect blood flow
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Maggie Stolfa // DN
really crappy attitude” — but she doesn’t. Part of what keeps Vanessa positive every day is her interactions with students. “It’s fun and keeps me young,” she said. “Everybody that comes through, no matter what food they get, always has to pass through the registers.” Her page on Facebook, Ask the Lunch Lady - BSU, has 450 followers and documents her life at work. Present and former students keep up with her there, many of whom have felt the joy that Vanessa brings to work. “Vanessa has been a smiling face in the Atrium since I first visited Ball State on my campus visit in high school,” said Trevor Holland, a junior public relations major. “I love all the goofy and funny stuff she shares on her Facebook page.” Senior English major Emily Barsic has known Vanessa since her freshman year and loves her positivity. “I’ll go through the lunch line, and she’ll always ask how my day is, and I’ll ask her the same. She always encourages you and tells you you can get through classes,” she said. “Her glasses are really cool, too.” Being back at work after surgery hasn’t dampened Vanessa’s positivity — it has only made it stronger. “She [looks] so much better. To see her come back and look healthy made us all happy,” Lana said. “She has a heart of gold.” Contact Carli Scalf with any questions or concerns at crscalf@bsu.edu.
Samantha Brammer // DN
Vanessa underwent double-bypass surgery on Aug. 1 and was released to go home just five days later. After a week of rebuilding strength so she could walk around her home, she started cardiac rehab. Vanessa continued with cardiac rehab for several weeks and joined Planet Fitness after the first stages of cardiac therapy. She came back to work at Ball State on Oct. 17 and has now been back for three weeks.