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A LIFETIME OF EXCELLENCE

R. Wayne Estopinal pushed colleagues and students to be the best versions of themselves. Andrew Harp Assistant News Editor Having a presence and being present. When friends and colleagues think of Wayne Estopinal, they think of a leader, a man who was committed to his passions and

a guy who could tell a great story. They’ll tell you about an architect who spent countless hours in front of an easel, helping young professionals enhance their designs. They’ll tell you that he would often clock 80 to 90 hours in a work week, not because he had to, but because he wanted to.

They’ll tell you about his love for Ball State and how he was so convinced of the quality of his education that he spent his life sharing that certainty. They will say his was an expansive, expressive life.

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by Miami (Ohio) in the MAC Tournament, the Cardinals accepted an invite to the National Invitational Volleyball Championship. The Cardinals faced Valparaiso at the Oxford, Ohio, Regional. The Crusaders handed Ball State a 3-1 loss. The team ﬁnished its season with a record of 22-10.

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sorts for ﬁve different Cardinals, Ball State Men’s Basketball was able to pull away from IUPUI in the late second half for the 85-75 win. Redshirt junior forward Tahjai Teague lead the team in scoring with 19 points and three dunks on the day. The Cardinals will face Evansville Sunday.

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president of the United States, died Friday night. He was 94. Bush held several political ranks throughout his career, such as congressman, U.N. ambassador, Republican Party chairman, liaison to China and CIA director under President Ronald Reagan. Barbara Bush, his wife of more than 70 years, died in April.

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Michael Dyson to speak on campus Georgetown University sociology professor Michael Dyson will speak Jan. 22 at Pruis Hall, according to the university’s calendar of events. He will present “Dr. King for the 21st Century.” Dyson has written and edited more than 20 non-fiction books, is an opinion writer for The New York Times and has appeared in several media outlets.

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Basam Helwani, the owner of Two Cats Café and Damask Café, is closing down his restaurants after accepting an offer to work for Pocket Points in California. Both restaurants will close by the end of next week. BRYNN MECHEM, DN Brynn Mechem News Editor Muncie may soon lose its culinary taste of the Mediterranean as Two Cats Café and Damask Café are set to close at the end of next week. The news came after the owner, Basam Helwani, accepted a role with Pocket Points, a mobile app that gives students rewards for not using their phones during class. Helwani first heard of Pocket Points when the company called him asking if his restaurant would participate in the app. After hearing more about the company, Helwani pitched ideas on how to improve the app, which landed him a job.

With a background in information technology, Helwani said the opportunity was the perfect one to help him move on to the next stage of his life, though he said he would take some lessons from his restaurant business with him. “I often get asked what cooking and IT have in common,” Helwani said. “It’s very detail-oriented. With cooking, you add one more spice, some extra salt and the whole thing is ruined. It’s the same thing with IT, you put the wrong code and nothing will work.” His new role requires him to move to California, which means he couldn’t keep a detailed eye on his restaurants, so he made the decision to close.

Helwani is currently meeting with others to either sell the building or the assets — the name and recipes. If that were to happen, there could still be Mediterranean food in Muncie, though Helwani said it wouldn’t be “his Two Cats Café or Damask Café,” because it would be under different ownership. It was in 2013 that Helwani first brought a diverse taste to Muncie when he opened Damask Café after his daughter noticed a void in cuisine options. “When I first moved here a lot of people had no idea what falafel is or what hummus is, so now it’s really a global trend of healthy eating, rich in olive oils and garlic,” Helwani said in a previous Daily News article.

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Christian charity organization Secret Families gave back to Delaware County families Saturday. It provided decorated Christmas trees, gifts, a Bible and $50 Meijer gift cards to those in need, as chosen by local schools. In one morning, volunteers purchased, organized, wrapped and delivered several gifts to the community.

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“He had a strong belief in excellence and a strong belief that everybody could be excellent,” said Phil Repp, former dean of the College of Architecture and Planning (CAP). Repp first met Estopinal in the early 2000s. As a 1979 graduate from the program, Estopinal was constantly challenging the school to reach its full potential and to maintain excellence. Repp said Estopinal would come to all of the career fairs, was always on the lookout for interns and was an advocate for the college’s five-year

His primary goal was, ‘I want Ball State better than Ball State is.’” - FRANK HANCOCK, Former board member bachelor’s degree, which was eliminated in 2006, but brought back in the 2018 fall semester, thanks in large part to Estopinal. Repp said Estopinal was committed to cultivating connections between students and the craft, to solidify young people’s passion for their shared alma mater and profession. More than 50 CAP students have interned at TEG Architects, formerly known as the Estopinal Group, founded in 1989. Since its beginnings, 110 Ball State alumni have been employed there. For many interns, Estopinal served as a lifelong teacher. “He was a great mentor, and he was preparing us to run this business,” said Kyle Wilson, partner at TEG Architects and a 2001 Ball State graduate. “Maybe he wasn’t preparing us to do [it] this week, but he was preparing for us to transition into ownership and run this business.” Wilson said Estopinal was prolific in the healthcare architecture and design field, completing more than 50 healthcare master plans and 7,000 healthcare projects throughout his career. In August, Estopinal attained fellowship status at the American College of Healthcare Architects. Repp said Estopinal’s career reflected his training. “He totally believed in the university and he totally believed in the education he received at the College of Architecture and Planning,” Repp said.

His love for Ball State In 2011, Estopinal joined the Ball State Board of Trustees and served as chair of the Academic/ Student Affairs Committee and the Alumni Council. Those who served alongside him on the board remembered Estopinal as compassionate and naturally curious, which sometimes led him to ask hard questions. “His primary goal was, ‘I want Ball State better

Board of Trustees members (from left) Marlee Jacocks, Wayne Estopinal, Chair Rick Hall, Jean Ann Harcourt, Mike McDaniel, Thomas Bracken and President Geoffrey Mearns celebrate Estopinal’s birthday at a home football game fall of 2017. Estopinal was not only active in the university through the Board of Trustees, but was also an active alumnus in the College of Architecture and Alumni Council. MARLEE JACOCKS, PHOTO PROVIDED than Ball State is,’” said Frank Hancock, former board member. Hancock said Estopinal came to the discussions without an agenda. When Estopinal asked questions, Hancock said, he knew Estopinal was doing it for the betterment of the university. He was candid about his beliefs and not easily swayed, Hancock said. He would push back, even if the rest of the board would challenge him. “If he was the only one in the group that really truly believed, ‘This is the way we should do it,’ he would hang in there,” Hancock said. Repp echoed Hancock’s sentiments. “What was nice about Wayne is that you could have a very heated, pushy conversation about a topic and then when you’re done, you’re best friends,” Repp said. “That’s kind of a rare person.” Board chair Rick Hall served with Estopinal for eight years. Hall said what defined Estopinal’s service on the board was his commitment to excellence and how that inspired others. “We’re all going to miss Wayne’s friendship,” Hall said. “He was a brilliant man and we’re blessed he gave so much time and energy to Ball State.” Marlee Jacocks, student member of the board, worked closely with Estopinal on the Academic/

Student Affairs Committee. She said Estopinal was a phenomenal leader and she was happy to have worked with him. “He was the type of person that always had ideas, always had thoughts on how to make the university better,” Jacocks said. “He really did enjoy life and really did live it to the fullest.”

Laughter and Legacy While Estopinal was known for his intensity, he also gave plenty of positive energy and maintained a great sense of humor. “He would tell stories and I will tell you that both of us [Repp and his wife] were just [brought] to tears. He was such a funny man,” Repp said. Others agreed that Estopinal could always put a smile on your face. “He was always able to make everyone laugh,” Jacocks said. Estopinal’s death was noted not only by colleagues, but also the larger community he served. “My heart breaks for the family and friends of Wayne Estopinal,” said Gov. Eric Holcomb in a statement. “Indiana lost a rare individual who helped build our state, one community and institution at a time.”

FUTURE OF THE BOARD The last sitting board member to die was Mary Lou Conrad in 1999. Shortly before, in 1998, board member Pennie Thomas died, according to past Daily News reports. Gov. Eric Holcomb’s press secretary Rachel Hoffmeyer said in an email, the Ball State Alumni Council will now submit nominees to the governor who will then appoint one of those nominees. Board of Trustees Chair Rick Hall said on Monday that it is too early to say when that process will begin and said the Board is still finding a way to honor Estopinal appropriately.

That, those closest to him say, is his legacy. “Obviously it was a shock to lose Wayne so suddenly,” Wilson said. “But we’re prepared … to move ... forward in a way that would make Wayne proud.” Brooke Kemp and Brynn Mechem contributed to this story. Contact Andrew Harp with comments at adharp@bsu.edu or on Twitter @adharp24.

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1979 Graduated from the College of Architecture and Planning

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2001 Received an Award of Outstanding Achievement from CAP

2011 Was the keynote speaker for the CAP graduation ceremony.

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Wayne Estopinal died Nov. 30. He was 63. Estopinal was born Sept. 19, 1955, in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Estopinal was the president of TEG Architects, a firm with offices in Jeffersonville, Louisville, and Shreveport, BALL STATE UNIVERSITY, PHOTO Louisiana. The COURTESY firm worked on several large projects, including Lynn Stadium at the University of Louisville, Jeffersonville City Hall and Big Four Station. He also played a role in bringing professional soccer to Louisville, leading efforts to move a franchise from Orlando, Florida, to Kentucky. Estopinal served as a member of the Ball State Board of Trustees, Ball State Alumni Council and Ball State Foundation. He graduated from Jeffersonville High School

in 1973, and then from Ball State in 1979 with a degree in architecture. He is survived by his wife of 40 years Theresa Taylor Estopinal; a daughter, Ashley Nicole Estopinal; a son, Andrew Wayne Estopinal; and a brother, Steven Wentworth Driver. Estopinal was preceded in death by his son, Christopher Wayne Estopinal; his parents, Robert Jules Estopinal and Martha Jane Bennet Driver; grandparents, Edna Harrell Bennett and Wentworth Bennett; and a brother, Mark Bennett Estopinal. A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Dec. 10 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 315 E. Chestnut St. in Jeffersonville. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 9 at Scott Funeral Home, 2515 Veterans Parkway in Jeffersonville. A second visitation at the church will precede the service from 10-11 a.m. In lieu of ﬂowers, the Estopinal family asks donations be made to the Estopinal Family Foundation. Editor’s note: If you have memories to share about Estopinal, please email news@ bsudailynews.com.

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The owner named the café after his hometown of Damascus, Syria. But that wasn’t the only thing he got from the country — the menu was comprised of Syrian-inspired dishes that ranged from baklava to kufta. Since its opening, Damask has won Taste of Muncie twice. The restaurant also offered an outdoor hookah lounge and catering, something manager Sydney Matic said she has been proud to bring to the Muncie community for the past four years. “It’s interesting because not a lot of people know what Mediterranean food is,” Matic said. “So we got a lot of people who come in who have no idea what hummus is, what falafel is, so it’s kind of interesting to have to tell people what it is exactly that we’re serving.” After seeing success with Damask, Helwani was told by multiple people that he should bring the Mediterranean flare to The Village, and that’s exactly what he did. Two Cats Café opened in The Village in January 2016, exposing students to cuisine like Sumac chicken, falafel and kombucha tea. In addition to the food, customers could smoke hookah in the outdoor lounge. The café was named after the two kittens Helwani received from his son — Frankie

and Francie. For the past few years, the café has served as a place for Ball State students to hang out, perform and enjoy healthy eating. The restaurant was staffed entirely by students in order to allow those interested in the hospitality business to get real-life experience, an initiative Helwani started before his doors even opened. The cafés feature work by Ball State students, and Matic said she was glad to have been given the experience. “We’ve been here for five years so I think it’s definitely done its job and I think everyone is moving on to different things in life,” Matic said. “Something [Helwani] always tells us in meetings is, ‘Use this place as a stepping stone to move on to something better in your life,’ and I think that’s exactly what has happened.” And while Helwani said he is excited to start his new chapter in California, he will always remember the community he felt in Muncie. “Since day one I was humbled by the overwhelming support, love, warmth, decency of everybody here. Every time people refer to Damask Café or Two Cats Café they invoke love,” Helwani said. “I feel very blessed by the support I receive from this community.” Two Cats Café will close at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13. Damask Café will close at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14. Contact Brynn Mechem with comments at bamechem@bsu.edu or on Twitter @ BrynnMechem.

Majority of Hoosiers worried about school shootings Rohith Rao Reporter

School shooting incidents this year including Parkland, Florida, Santa Fe, Texas and Noblesville, Indiana, have drawn national attention, but also seem to be an issue of concern in Indiana. According to the 2018 Hoosier Survey presented by the Bowen Center for Public Affairs at Ball State, 56 percent of Hoosiers were at least “somewhat worried” about a shooting occurring in their local school. “I think this tells you, the good thing is that people are worried. They should be,” said Jagdish Khubchandani, associate professor of community health. A majority of Hoosiers said mental health-related approaches to school safety are “very effective.” Sixtyfour percent of the respondents ranked preventing people with mental illness from purchasing guns, and 58 percent ranked improving mental health screening and treatment as the top two potential school safety measures. Khubchandani said mental illness isn’t more likely to predict how violent a student can be. Instead, a history of being violent to peers, adverse childhood experiences, being in possession of a weapon and having abusive families are better predictors of who is going to engage in violent behavior. “Once you start blaming the mentally ill, it creates

more stigma,” Khubchandani said. “This selective labeling of people is not good.” Khubchandani said societal and political response to a school shooting is usually blaming the mentally ill because it’s an easy excuse. He said the science does not suggest that mentally ill people are more violent. “More likely they’ll take their own life, not other people’s life,” Khubchandani said. The survey also states 47 percent of Hoosiers said having metal detectors in schools is “very effective.” In October, Muncie Community Schools acquired 17 handheld metal detectors as part of Gov. Eric Holcomb’s school safety program. Khubchandani said having more police officers, more metal detectors, backpack checks and active shooter training is “more like a treatment than prevention.” The respondents ranked banning assault-style weapons and allowing teachers and school officials to carry guns in schools as two of the least effective of the five potential school safety measures, the survey states. Khubchandani said it was “disheartening” to see banning assault-style weapons ranked lower than the other options, and said it is a “ridiculous” idea to allow teachers to carry guns, given the liability issues and the lack of scientific evidence that it is effective.

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Seven individuals victorious in opener Seniors Regan Lewis, Jazmin Smith and Peyton Stewart, juniors Amber Jones and Maritza Rodriguez, sophomore Wambui Watene and freshman Meghan Hedrick all took home victories for Ball State Dec. 1.

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The Ball State Dodgeball Club competes in a tournament Dec. 1, 2018, in the Jo Ann Gora Student Recreational Center. The Cardinals competed against WisconsinPlatteville, Cincinnati, Miami (Ohio) and Grand Valley State. DREW PIERCE, DN Drew Pierce Reporter Kevin Frye competed as a member of the USA Dodgeball National Team a year ago. Now, as a junior at Ball State, he is the one responsible for introducing club dodgeball to the university. “Dodgeball is literally my life, and I have put a lot of time and effort into the club,” Frye said. “When it comes time to graduate, it will deﬁnitely be hard for me, but I can’t

wait to see how the club will grow and develop afterward.” Frye is the founder, creator and current captain of the Ball State Dodgeball Club. When he transferred to Ball State from the University of Kentucky in the summer of 2017, he brought talent and knowledge to start up a new club sport. Frye had the opportunity to travel with top dodgeball players in the country while on Team USA, and he competed in the national tournament in Canada. According to Team

USA’s website, the team is home to the Men’s and Women’s National Dodgeball teams representing the United States in international matches. Frye used this experience to create the club sport that is becoming more and more popular by the week. “With any sport, competitiveness sometimes overpowers the fun involved,” Frye said. “Even if the games didn’t end like you wanted them to, as long as you had fun, that is all that matters.”

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Men’s, women’s teams place low in Ohio Low individual placement by both the men’s and women’s teams led to a finish outside the top three at the Miami Invitational Dec. 1. The men finished in fourth and the women in fifth.

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Ball State Dodgeball Club offers all students at Ball State the opportunity to compete, have fun and even travel across the country to play the gym class staple. The dodgeball club was officially established in October 2017, and recruitment allowed it to take off in January. The new club officially joined 37 other schools

in the National Collegiate Dodgeball Association (NCDA) in March at the Average Joes’ Throwdown in the Jo Ann Gora Recreation and Wellness Center. Recently, Ball State hosted its second ever dodgeball tournament Saturday with a total of five schools taking the court. Along with Ball State, the field consisted of Wisconsin-Platteville, Cincinnati, Miami (Ohio) and Grand Valley State. The dodgeball club is making a commitment to host at least one competition every year in addition to multiple away tournaments. Although much of the time spent as a member

of the team is chucking dodgeballs at opponents, sophomore Cory Mosson said the comradery and networking is the real reason people are attracted to the club. “I like the team aspect of the club,” Mosson said. “There are definitely some close-knit people in this group.” Saturday was Mosson’s first tournament with the team. He added that he made close friends through the club, something Frye said was one of the main reasons he created the dodgeball club – to give all students the opportunity to network and make new relationships.

Exposure is key for young gymnasts Following their intrasquad meet, the Cardinals are one step closer to the 2019 season.

Drew Pierce Reporter Seniors Sydney Finke and Kaitlyn Menzione are all-around gymnasts for the Cardinals. They have competed for Ball State for four years. DREW PIERCE, DN

With eight incoming freshmen, senior Sydney Finke said Ball State Gymnastics will need to come together as a team to get these young competitors acclimated to collegiate play.

The Cardinals will look to the two seniors, Finke and Kaitlyn Menzione, to show leadership and guidance to start the season on a strong note. The Cardinals kicked off their season hosting the annual Red vs. White intrasquad scrimmage Monday. Only having two seniors on the team, Finke said it is important for the freshmen to get used to this type

For those interested in joining the team, there’s still time. The Ball State Dodgeball Club meets at 9 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday in the Rec Center and accepts members year round. “If you’re wanting to learn all about competitive dodgeball on a college level, then this club is for you,” Frye said. “There is quite a large learning gap involved with learning new things… but there are always members waiting to give a helping hand when needed.” Contact Drew Pierce with any comments at dlpierce2@bsu.edu or on Twitter @dpierce3cc. of competition. Finke believes things will start heating up once the freshmen come together as a team. “I would like to see our team be more confident,” Finke said. “After having this meet under their belt, they are going to know how to do things. It is just going to flow better as a team.” Head coach Joanna Saleen said the game plan is clear. “We have started a whole new year,” Saleen said. “It is really just about focusing on what is this team’s potential, and what are their capabilities and then making sure we are maximizing that.” During the scrimmage, the team was split up into two squads that competed against each other for points. Points were awarded by guest judges including Charlie Cardinal. One competitor from Team White and one from Team Red went head-to-head in each of the four competitions. After each matchup, the judges picked the color they thought performed best.

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Top 5 lifestyle stories of the fall semester Throughout the fall semester, The Daily News has helped uncover the accomplishments and history of students, staff and local businesses. From featuring “Muncie Origins” to highlighting “Intern Spotlights” and event previews, the features team for The Daily News has worked to report the talent, entertainment and lifestyles of Ball State and the Muncie community. In case you missed something, here’s a quick look at the top ﬁve stories of the semester:

to drown her problems with food until doctors told her she wouldn’t live past 25 years old at 300 pounds. Today, Heffner keeps herself on a strict diet and exercise schedule to maintain her 130 pounds and 11 percent body fat composition.

3. Graduate pursues passion with published creative works

1. Couple ‘embraces local aspect’ of business with new Muncie storefront

Andy and Amy Shear moved their businesses — Muncie Map Company, Amy Kay Photography Newborn Portraits and Fur in Focus Pet Portraits — from their garage to a larger retail and studio Since he was young, Ball State alumnus and space at 111 E. Adams Muncie Map Co. LLC co-owner Andy Shears had an interest in geography and cartography, St. after their ﬁrst year. which stemmed from his attraction to maps. Amy created her He remembers watching his mother, who was two businesses in 2009 a geographer, explore the ﬁeld. TIER MORROW, DN while Andy worked in the academic world. When they moved back to Muncie in 2017, Andy decided making maps was his passion and opened the Muncie Map Company. In addition to photography and maps, the couple also sell “Muncie-centric gear” such as T-shirts, stickers and magnets at their business.

2. Becoming a champion: Alumna shares journey from 300 pounds to award-winning bodybuilder

Rachael Heffner poses on stage during her routine for judges during the Indiana State Championship Aug.18, 2018. RACHAEL HEFFNER,

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In 2018, Rachael Heffner won her ﬁrst bodybuilding championship after losing 170 pounds and getting excess skin removal surgery that cost more than $18,000. From the age of 12, Heffner began trying

5. 2018 Ball State Homecoming Court crowned

Ball State alumna Natasha Chopra chose to specialize in art therapy because of a personal experience she had with its healing power in high school. NATASHA CHOPRA, PHOTO PROVIDED

On Aug. 1, Ball State alumna Natasha Chopra published the ﬁrst edition of Turnpike, a magazine she created to provide an outlet for all voices. Chopra released her second issue of the magazine Nov. 11, with plans for the third in early January. Alongside the magazine, Chopra is also studying to get her master’s degree at the Herron School of Art + Design.

Dylan Barrow and Hanna Crane pose together after receiving their crowns at Talent Search Oct. 16, 2018. They attended all Homecoming activities along with the other eight members of the court. KELLY ASIALA, PHOTO PROVIDED

Hanna Crane and Dylan Barrow were crowned Ball State’s 2018 homecoming queen and king, respectively. The four other female court members crowned were Tyra Campbell, Julianna Shamel, Zoe Harvey and Vanessa Ramos. The four other male court members crowned were Nnamdi Anene, Braxton Williams, Dean Witham and Daniel Jo. All court members participated in all homecoming events, including the “Celebration of the Century” parade. -Staff Reports

4. Muncie Origins: Lucky Rabbit makes permanent marks in Muncie In 2002, Daniel Stewart opened Lucky Rabbit Tattoo in Muncie after leaving the military and working in three other tattoo shops. Stewart named his shop after contemplating the question, “What’s so lucky about a rabbit Daniel Stewart works to touch up Paula with its foot cut off?” Balensiefer’s tattoo Nov. 5, 2018. Stewart His mother designed the began working on her piece July 16, 2018, at Lucky Rabbit on McGalliard Road in Muncie, stained glass window Indiana. MICHAELA KELLEY, DN featured in the business. Atom Goodwin, an employee at Lucky Rabbit, and Stewart continuously ﬁnd themselves creating lasting relationships with those they tattoo because many of the stories behind tattoos are personal.

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RedPrint Step Team: ‘Stepping’ into the spotlight After a year as an organization, RedPrint Step Team expands performances, members Mary Eber Reporter STOMP. STOMP. CLAP. SLAP. STOMP. STOMP. CLAP. SLAP. STOMPSTOMPCLAPSLAP STOMPSTOMPCLAPSLAP STOMPSTOMPCLAPSLAP Beginning with one leader, step routines steadily gain power and speed as the rest of the Ball State RedPrint Step Team joins in using only their bodies and heavy black boots to compose music. “Some people can dance, but some people can’t step,” said sophomore sociology major Sydney Trappier, a member of the

RedPrint Step Team. “I like the fact that we’re literally making sound and music with our bodies.” Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Trappier has been step dancing nearly all her life after her mother introduced her to the form. “It started at church ﬁrst, then as I got older, I joined the team [at school],” Trappier said. “I was on two step teams at the same time.” When Trappier came to Ball State in 2017, the RedPrint Step Team had not yet been formed, so she practiced in her room. In December of that year, Trappier was able to “step” outside her room with the ofﬁcial creation of the stepping dance team.

Beginnings of step Stepping is based on a long tradition in African-based communities that used movement, sounds and speaking to communicate commitment to a group, according to Step Afrika’s website, the first professional company dedicated to the tradition of stepping. In the early 1900s, step was introduced in the United States and grew from the original song and dance rituals historically practiced by African-American fraternities and sororities. Today, stepping can be found across college campuses, schools, churches and community organizations. Junior Kennedy Mosley, RedPrint Step Team’s founder and telecommunications major, also started stepping at her church as a child and continued throughout high school. “Step is like a totally different form of dance because you’re like actually making the beat with your body *clap,*” Mosley said. Mosley said many new members came to the group to feed their curiosity and learn how to step but ended up staying because of the sense of community the team creates. When the dance team started it had 12 members and now it has grown to 20. “It makes me happy to see — even when we’re at practice and we’re doing steps — the small bonding moments when we’re like goofing off,” Mosley said. “It makes me happy to be able to sit back and watch all of us slowly get close and know that I’m a part of the reason everyone is here.” Sophomore Legend Edwards, a team member and international business major, tried to audition last year but left because he found the steps too challenging. Mosley was able to convince Edwards to give the team a second shot, and now he is a co-captain. “I came back during the first practice — I actually ripped my pants — and then after that, every day after practice, I would go with a friend to practice step,” Edwards said. “She helped me get better at it, and I ended up loving it.” This year, Edwards said stepping has become an outlet for him because he easily gets overwhelmed by his schooling and resident assistant duties.

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“I’m going through a lot of stuff, but when I come into step, it’s like I’m a totally different person. I just wanna step,” Edwards said. “I just want to get this energy out and just have fun being around people who are loving and caring.” Coming up on its complete ﬁrst year, the RedPrint Step Team has already initiated many traditions and shows it hopes to continue in the future. The team participated in Air Jam during Homecoming week, where Mosley said she felt like the team gained more recognition. “A lot of people didn’t know who RedPrint was, but since we were in Air Jam — and almost every student on campus was at Air Jam — they’re like ‘Oh ...We didn’t even know we had a step team,’” Mosley said. In April, members also held their ﬁrst showcase that incorporated more than just stepping, with their next one scheduled for the upcoming spring. This year, RedPrint is reaching out to other dance groups to perform alongside the team in the showcase. “The good thing about being able to do a show like this is that we can step, we can dance a little bit, we can play music, we can add skits and we can have costumes,” Mosley said. “It’s more than us just stepping.” Contact Mary Eber with comments at mmeber@bsu.edu.

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“winter blues.” Elena Stidham is a journalism and telecommunications major and writes “Loud and Clear” for The Daily News. Her views do not necessarily agree with those of the newspaper. Write to Elena at emstidham@bsu.edu. Good morning. It’s going to get better. I repeat these phrases over and over. From the very moment I open my eyes all throughout the Elena day until I close them once again. Stidham This is only half of a year. Columnist, I open the blinds and it’s a Loud and Clear beautiful December day. But there’s a problem – I’m miserable, yet I love December. My entire day is blurry, shrouded in a web of a black parasite that does nothing but say everything that’s wrong about me. “Your hair’s a mess,” one says. “You’re worthless,” whispers another. By the time I come home I’m tired. I decide a small nap would help revitalize my energy. I set multiple timers, ranging from 15 minutes all the way to an hour and a half. I end up sleeping through all of them and wake up four hours later. I

still haven’t eaten a thing. I don’t feel hungry, so I forget to. The parasite tells me I’m a burden to everybody. The parasite is Seasonal Affective Disorder. Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known by the acronym of SAD (an acronym with a sense of humor, if I might add), is a form of depression that affects individuals for only about half of a year with the changing of seasons. Most commonly, it’s during the cold months, with my case being from about mid-October until I start seeing cherry blossoms again in early April. This is not something as simple as the “winter blues” or being affected by bad weather. In fact, I can’t stand summer. I can’t stand the heat and its overrated disposition. The entire time, I’m wishing for it to be cold again. I love the pretty colors of autumn leaves and the cozy sweaters in January. I am currently living in my favorite time of the year, but I’m absolutely miserable in it. Like all forms of depression, some days are worse than others, and some days are better. Some days I wake up feeling completely fine, and I go about my day like nothing is wrong at all. Other days, I don’t feel the need, or the desire to eat. I’m completely and uncontrollably exhausted. An estimated five percent of American adults

are affected by SAD, according to the American Psychiatric Association, with the average age ranging from 18 to 30. This is something that has a real effect on dayto-day life. It’s not just “being affected by the weather” or being “weak-willed,” as I’ve been not so graciously told before. SAD is a legitimate problem that holds onto so many people during this time of year. I’ve been asked before how I got SAD, and I can’t say for sure. Like depression, there are dozens of different reasons why it could develop, just as there are probably all kinds of reasons why it developed within me. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), it could be genetic, my body may overproduce melatonin. It could be where I live, my body may not produce enough Vitamin D, it could be a number of things. But I know for a fact that it’s not just because it’s snowing outside. For goodness’ sake, if this is something that’s because I don’t like the weather outside, then I’d definitely be affected during stormy days in the summer. But I’m not. It’s cliché to say that this isn’t just a phase; however, it is affecting me only for a specific

amount of time like a phase. Unlike a phase, it repeats every year. Like clockwork, the disorder comes, and by this time of year its hits me pretty hard. It’s depression but with a time limit. It’s depression that is alarmingly hardly ever talked about. The topic of mental health seemed to always have a horrific stigma surrounding it, and despite efforts to educate the general public, there’s still a long way to go before we probably start seeing results. That being said, it’s not too early to start taking action now. If you notice changes in yourself or someone you know around this time of year, there’s a possibility of it being because of SAD, but there’s still a light at the end of each battle: a light that comes with spring. My light comes in the form of tiny pink blossoms blooming on the trees. It’s my parasite’s only weakness. The moment these flowers are seen for the first time, my parasite starts dying. The voice with which it speaks grows quieter and quieter, until suddenly there are no voices anymore. There is a new season here, a new version of me with another won battle beneath her belt.

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Team White jumped to an early 2-1 lead after seizing the vault round. Team Red was able to get back in it with help from freshman Sandra Elsadek to secure a 3-2 lead through the uneven bars round. It was all Team Red from there as they dominated the competition in both the beam and ﬂoor rounds. Team Red went on to win the meet, 7-5. Saleen said simulating this type of competition allows the team to work out any kinks and get used to playing as a team. The Cardinals will ofﬁcially start the 2019 season in Washington, D.C., Jan. 13 against George Washington, Cornell and North Carolina. Contact Drew Pierce with comments at dlpierce2@bsu.edu or on Twitter @dpierce3cc.

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