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An anonymous students prepares to snort crushed Vicodin. The Silk Road site ran off the secure currency known as Bitcoins.
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EDITOR’S NOTE: David Smith and Jason Johnson are pseudonyms for students who wish to remain anonymous.
A new Twitter account will launch by the end of the semester for emergency notifications, said a university spokesperson. Tony Proudfoot said Ball State Marketing and Communications began considering it at the end of the last academic year, when student demand increased. Setting “Setting up a Twitter account is not difficult, it’s just pro- up a Twitter cedures and staffing to make account is sure that once we get it set up, we use it consistently like not difficult, we use all of our other meth- it’s just ods,” Proudfoot said. “We have found that that is an effective procedures way to get the word out quick- and staffing ly and it’s something that stuto make sure dents look for.” Emergency notifications that once are for situations when the campus community needs to we get it set take action to protect them- up, we use it selves. Proudfoot said they use consistently multiple outlets to get the like we use all message to students, including email, text message, the of our other website, digital signage and methods. traditional media. “I would consider the text TONY [message] probably the most PROUDFOOT, immediate communication university that we have,” Proudfoot spokesperson said. “So what we do is we sequence.” He said Twitter would be low on his list of priorities, but that all of these mediums are usually used within five minutes. Since the university website is the official source of information in the event of an emergency, it is their first priority and any information that’s going to be posted is going to be at bsu.edu. “As soon as we send out a tweet that has that short code that’s going to direct people back to the website, we want to make sure that information is there when they connect back to it,” Proudfoot said. Proudfoot said concern about emergency alerts was rare before the shooting at Ivy Tech in April 2007, and that Twitter wasn’t even an idea then. He said each incident has individual factors that determine how quickly an alert comes out or from where.
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e considered ordering it for a while. Once he did, he waited anxiously for the flat pack envelope to arrive. David Smith, a Ball State student, had just ordered drugs online for the first time. The 2C-B, a rare hallucinogen typically found in Europe, he ordered was from Poland. The package had to go through international customs with his real name and address on it.
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“Once the package is in the mail, the paranoia kind of sits in,” he said. “There is no stopping it at that point. You have drugs coming to your house in the mail. You can’t do anything about it at that point. But I’ve had nothing but positive experiences, and they all came through.” On Oct. 2, the FBI arrested Ross William Ulbricht, a man who referred to himself as Dread Pirate Roberts online. Ulbricht ran the website that connected drug dealers and drug users from all over the world to make sales and purchases anonymously, using Bitcoin currency and encryption. The official U.S. Attorney complaint said approximately 957,079 registered user accounts reflected on the Silk Road server. Smith said the reason he began using Silk Road was partially for safety. “Basically, it was just as a way to find high quality, pure substances that are actually the substance that they claim to be and not what some stupid college kid is trying to pass off as acid,” he said. Silk Road could be used to buy any drugs from marijuana to heroin. People also could buy weapons from the website.
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More than 10 Silk Road users have been arrested internationally. According to Reuters, the FBI said
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An anonymous student breaks down Vicodin before snorting the opiate. The Silk Road had approximately 957,079 registered users prior to its eventual shutdown.
there will be more arrests. Smith said he didn’t worry about the arrests because the federal agents are looking for people who bought large quantities of drugs to distribute. He only bought drugs for personal use in quantities of a gram or less. Users of Silk Road used a Tor client that scrambles IP addresses to access the website. Drugs and other illegal items were purchased online through Bitcoin currency, which are encrypted money deposits. “Once you figure out bitcoins, which is a 15-minute Google search pretty much, you transfer them to what is called your wallet on Silk Road or any other website like that,” he said. Smith said the website is then as easily accessible as commonly known shopping websites. “Once they are on Silk Road, it is Amazon,” Smith said. “You treat it just like you have store credit on Amazon or eBay and fill up your shopping cart.” All drugs and sellers include rating and review information, which speak to the quality of the drug, the stealth of the package and the overall quality of the transaction. Jason Johnson, another Ball State student, said he even had a buyer back out of a transaction once.
DRUGS ONLINE Prior to being shut down, the Silk Road website sold drugs, ranging from marijuana to heroin, and weapons. Users made purchases through Bitcoin currency. • The website had 957,079 registered users • The U.S. government shut it down on Oct. 2 • The FBI has arrested 10 people internationally SOURCES: Reuters, U.S. Attorney complaint
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NEW COURSE REGISTRATION WILL NOT INCLUDE LOCATION Classroom locations will not be included in registration information for Spring 2014. When students go to register for classes through the Self-Service Banner, class locations will read “TBA.” Steve Reed, coordinator of enterprise systems, said the university is looking at how to better utilize classroom space and is waiting to determine where classes will be until after registration. “It’s nothing really to be alarmed about,” he said. Campus is divided into partitions, where classes for similar majors take place, like media classes in the partition from the David Letterman Communication and Media Building to the Art and Journalism Building. Reed said the primary partitions will not change, and they will try to avoid classes breaking out of their partitions. “[We’re looking for] efficiencies gathered in the partitions,” he said. The university will post room assignments on schedules during December by Finals Week. – STAFF REPORTS
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Freshman political science major Michael Mahoney chats with representatives of Feminism for Action during the Diversity Picnic on Aug. 24, 2012. Feminists for Action will host Cocoa and Condoms from 12 to 4 p.m. today in the David Letterman Communication and Media Building lobby.
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At 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, the Muncie Civic Theatre will present “Gods of Carnage” in the studio theater. According to a press release, the play is about two pairs of parents after one of the couple’s children hurts another at a public park. They then meet to discuss the matter in a civilized manner. Tickets are $10 for adults and students.
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FRIDAY Go see the ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ in Pruis Hall to see the original shadow cast take the stage.
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n 2009, a Ball State student stood backstage in Pruis Hall and wore nothing but black satin panties and a corset. He was about to take his first steps on stage to perform as Dr. Frank N. Furter in front of 1,500 people. “When I threw the cape off for the big reveal in ‘Sweet Transvestite,’ everyone cheered,” Zachary Allen said. “It continued all throughout the show.” At midnight, the Ball State shadow cast will take the Pruis Hall stage for its annual Halloween performance of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” For founding members Allen and Haley Dillon, it will be their last time. It all started in 2008 during Allen’s freshman year. He attended the Halloween showing to discover that Ball State had no shadow cast to accompany the film. Allen and friends organized a group and got University Program Board’s seal of approval to perform the following year. Since 2009, the costumes have grown more elaborate and the cast has grown. Some cast members said they feel close to the characters they play. Dillon has played the character Columbia for five years. “She’s this kind of manic, crazy person who kind of obsesses over people and is really loyal,” she said. “I think that’s really where I come in. I relate to how deeply she loves and how deeply she feels.” Performers said they have a diverse range of reasons for participating in the show. Sophomore Taylor Wallace said she discovered the movie late one night in high school. “I thought ‘What did I just watch?’” she said. “It’s people showing their true colors and not really giving a crud about what anybody else thinks. That’s what I want to be.” Jeanie Reuter, a junior vocal music education major who also plays a transvestite, said the show is her wild side, “which is always out.” While the production has grown over the years, Reuter strives for improvement in areas other than total cast members and costumes. “I do a lot of multicultural stuff on campus, and I think we need more integration,” she said. Brianna Bradley, production dance captain and a sophomore elementary and special education major, joined after reading a recruitment email from UPB. She said she auditioned because she promised herself that if she ever got the chance to appear in either
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“Rent” or “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” that she would audition. She is in line to succeed Allen as the producer of the show next year. The dance captain creates choreography for the show every year. Most of the cast’s dancing is in line with that of the film, but the opening number changes each year to accommodate the different numbers of dancers. Bradley has danced since she was 7, but she said she now struggles to find time for her passion. “This is the only time of year I actually still get to dance,” she said. “Coming to college and not getting to do it anymore, kind of makes me feel empty sometimes, so when I do the show, it keeps it close to me.” Bradley said for the future, she wants to keep recruiting new people, especially male cast members. Most characters in the film are men, but the current cast is mostly women. She and Allen also hope to make the show biannual instead of only once a year. She said plans for a spring performance are in the works. Bradley said she plans to continue with the show throughout her time at Ball State. “College is about getting new experiences that are different and weird and fun,” she said. “Once you go to ‘Rocky Horror,’ what seemed awkward or uncomfortable is no longer so.”
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AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION TIPS • It is OK to communicate with the cast or yell things out during the show. There are a lot of pauses in the dialogue for this. • Bring your sense of humor. • Dress however makes you feel comfortable, just no nudity. • First-timers, or “virgins,” are not expected to know anything. • If you are a “virgin,” the best way to avoid initiation rituals is to throw your other “virgin” friends under the bus. • When you hear the name “Brad
Majors,” yell out “asshole!” • In Pruis Hall, throwing traditional and nontraditional “Rocky Horror” foods is forbidden. Leave the rice and toast at home. • Bring a copy of the Daily News because not only does it include this guide, but it doubles as a prop. You’ll see how soon enough. • Also bring flashlights, rubber gloves, noisemakers and party hats. SOURCE: rockyhorror.com
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Dr. Frank N. Furter, played by Zachary Allen, visits Janet Weiss, played by Christine Leimberger, during a rehearsal of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” Tuesday in Pruis Hall.
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The last time Ball State women’s volleyball played Central Michigan University, head coach Steve Shondell’s team walked away with a 3-0 victory. Things have changed since then. “After you beat a team one time, the second time they’re really going to be hungry,” Shondell said. “They want to get out there and reverse the trend.” Ball State will face off against Central Michigan on Friday and Eastern Michigan University on Saturday. The Cardinals knocked off both teams when conference season began, winning both sets on the road and 3-0. Since then, Central Michigan has won its previous two matches while Eastern Michigan has won its previous three, although they sit in the bottom of the MidAmerican Conference West.
Central Michigan’s offense has flourished, currently sitting in second place in the MAC in both kills and assists while ranking fourth in hitting percentage. It’s fueled by Kaitlyn McIntyre, an outside hitter who’s recorded 316 kills and leads the MAC with an average of 4.10 kills per set. On defense, defensive specialist Jenna Coates leads the MAC in digs per set and gives Ball State’s hitters no room for error. “We’ll have to get offense from the girls we got it from last weekend, we don’t have any choice,” Shondell said. “It has to be a collective effort and be really balanced all weekend.” Coates and the Central Michigan defense will test Ball State’s depth, as it is uncertain if Alex Fuelling or Mackenzie Kitchel, two cogs of Ball State’s offense, will be available on Friday. To attack the opposing defense, Ball State will need key contributions from Jenna Spadafora and Kelly Hopkins, who both played outside hitter last weekend. With Shondell desiring offense from the same sources he had in the previous two games, he’ll need contributions from Lauren
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Five minutes into the home exhibition game, the Ball State women’s basketball team was tied at 6-6. Visiting Oakland City University had already hit two of its four three-pointers and held Ball State to just three-of-eight shooting. Then the tempo changed. The Cardinals went on a 13-point run fueled by threepointers from junior Brittany Carter and freshman Jill Morrison, along with a lay up from freshman center Renee Bennett. Ball State did not slow down as it opened up a 23-point lead at the half. Often facing a full-court press look from the Oaks, the Cardinals were forced to push the ball over the top. Head coach Brady Sallee was glad to see his team effectively control the tempo throughout the game as they went on to win 109–58. “Philosophically, if teams are going to press us, I just want to throw it over the top and let it fly,” Sallee said. “We’re not going to get it and set up and all that if you’re going to press us, we’re just going to let it fly.” The team scored 10 points on fast breaks, and registered 31 team assists. Sallee said the team’s good decision making
was key in scoring off of transition plays. Sophomore guard Nathalie Fontaine, who led the Cardinals with 24 points on 12-for16 shooting, said the fast pace benefited her ability to finish at the rim. “I think a lot of the lay ups I got was from our guards just passing it up and me running,” she said. “Missed some easy ones in the first half, but I feel good about the game.” Though she was on the court for just 13 minutes, senior Katie Murphy led Ball State with nine rebounds. The Cardinals out rebounded the Oaks 53–27 on the night. Bennett pulled in eight rebounds of her own, and added 14 points on 7-of-10 shooting. The 6-foot-5 center highlighted the Cardinals’ noticeable height advantage over the Oaks. They didn’t seem to have an answer for the size difference as the Cardinals scored 24 second-chance points. Bennett felt as though her ability to score on rebounds was the biggest part of her contributions. “More of my points came off of rebounds tonight, not as much as it would have if I was actually posting up, but I still feel pretty confident with the way everything went,” she said. Carter scored 17 points and added a team-high nine assists. Senior point guard Brandy Woody added four assists as well. Woody went three-for-three from behind the arc, leading
Women’s swimming and diving vs. Toledo 1 p.m. Toledo, Ohio Cross Country MAC Championship 11 a.m. Bowling Green, Ohio Men’s swimming and diving vs. Evansville 2 p.m. Evansville, Ohio
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Junior middle hitter Hayley Benson goes in for a kill against Western Michigan on Oct. 11 at Worthen Arena. Benson had 15 kills. Women’s tennis will play Central Michigan at 7 p.m. Friday at Worthen Arena.
Grant and Mindy Marx, as well as Hayley Benson and Kylee Baker. The four combined for 58 of Ball State’s kills against Miami University, an overwhelming 86 percent of the offense. “We try to build our offense
around our middles but they can only get so many sets,” Shondell said. “It’s going to end up being offense by committee.” Those middle blockers include Benson and Marx. The last time Ball State took on Central
The Ball State women’s basketball team had its home exhibition against Oakland City University Wednesday and came out on top with a score of 109-58. All 10 players showed up and dominated in the fast pace game, including the freshmen. When they were not making plays in the paint, they were taking care of defense. For their first time playing against another opponent in the college level, the freshmen were aggressive. Head coach Brady Sallee knew how the fresh-
men would mix in was one of the biggest questions of the night. “I felt good about the way they played,” He said. “I challenged them early before the game to just make this about them and not about me and just go play.” Freshmen Jill Morrison and Renee Bennett entered the game early and Sallee said they “really let it fly.” When freshman Haley Richardson entered the court, Sallee said she brought in a lot of energy and life to the game, which positively affected the way the team played. Morrison said she felt more excited than nervous, and having the hometown crowd behind her helped ease her nerves. Bennett said she felt a little worried that she would be rusty since she hasn’t played in a
Michigan, Benson finished with 11 kills, tied for the team lead, while Marx finished with seven, tied for third. Ball State’s match against Central Michigan begins at 7 p.m. on Friday at Worthen Arena.
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SUNDAY Field Hockey vs. Missouri State 1 p.m. Springfield, Mo.
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Genevieve Hayes swims the backstroke during the 200-yard backstroke at the swim meet against Ohio University on Oct. 26 at Lewellen Aquatic Center. The swimming and diving team will take on Michigan State Friday in East Lansing, Mich.
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The Ball State women’s swimming and diving team will be back in action this Friday at 5 p.m., when the team takes on the Michigan State Spartans in East Lansing, Mich. The Cardinals will look to bounce back after the University of Ohio defeated them 162-138 in their first meet last Saturday. “I am proud of the way we battled hard against an Ohio squad which finished second in the conference meet last season,” head coach Kristy Castillo said. “We want to have a winning season by training hard and continuing our work ethic.” This week will provide another opportunity for a Cardinal team laden with underclassmen. The Spartans will also be looking to turn things around, as Michigan State placed third last Friday in their tri-meet against Illinois and Liberty. This will be the first time that Ball State has faced Michigan State since 2011, when the Cardinals were able to come away with a 182-108 home victory. It will be a quick turnaround for the Cardinals; once they finish their afternoon meet with the Spartans, the team will travel to Toledo, Ohio, to compete in a conference meet against the Toledo Rockets. The match-up against the Rockets will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday. – STAFF REPORTS
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Sophomore guard Nathalie Fontaine goes up for a shot against Oakland City University Wednesday at Worthen Arena. Fontaine put 24 points on the scoreboard.
the way for Ball State as they shot 45 percent from deep. Morrison was 3-for-5 from three-point range, adding to an effort that prevented the Oaks from playing zone defense. After the game, Sallee said he was happy with the play from
his freshmen and is happy with the team’s start. “We definitely didn’t play with our foot on the brake, and on October 30, if you can say you’re playing that way... that’s pretty good,” he said.
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11 DAY BREAK GIVES TEAM WEEKEND OFF For the first time since August, a Saturday will go by without Ball State playing a football game. From last Saturday’s win over Akron to this Wednesday’s game against Central Michigan University, a total of 11 days will have passed. “I like those extended game weeks,” Ball State head coach Pete Lembo said. “They’re not so long that you get out of sync.” Last season, Ball State had a nine-day break between games at Army and Toledo. Following a 30-22 win over Army, Ball State beat University of Toledo 34-27 on election day. But Lembo and the team still have plans this weekend. “You get a little extra rest, you get a little extra practice,” Lembo said. “You get a little extra time to game plan. You get a day or two to recruit, then you’re back at it.” Ball State has three regular season games remaining in its season: Wednesday against Central Michigan, Nov. 13 at Northern Illinois University and Nov. 29 against Miami University. There will be 16 days of inaction in between Ball State games following the Nov. 13 game. “The last game we play will be a lot tougher because there’s 15 or 16 days,” Lembo said. “Ten days is just about right.” – STAFF REPORTS
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Freshman guard Jill Morrison dribbles the ball past an Oakland City University defender Wednesday at Worthen Arena. Morrison put 17 points on the scoreboard.
game for a while, but afterwords she felt good about the way she played, as well as her team.
Ball State women’s basketball will return to the court at 2 p.m. on Nov. 10 at Purdue.
The Ball State women’s tennis team will be in Cincinnati this weekend, as the Cardinals participate in this year’s Cincinnati Fall Invite. This is the first time the team will be in action since the USTA/ITA Regional Championships in Memphis, Tenn., concluded Oct. 22. The team failed to advance anyone far enough in the tournament to qualify for the 2013 USTA/ITA National Intercollegiate Indoor Championships in Flushing, New York. Ball State began the tournament by sending five singles competitors and two doubles teams into the main draw after the qualifying round. Senior Kristel Sanders was able to advance to play in Monday’s consolation quarterfinals, before ultimately falling to Miami’s Alix Thurman, 6-3, 6-4. The Cincinnati Fall Invite will be the last time the Cardinals play until 2014, when Ball State hosts Valparaiso and IUPUI on Jan. 17. – STAFF REPORTS
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SGA passes bill for more efficient lights LED replacements could help campus be brighter, safer
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In an effort to increase campus safety and become more energy efficient, Ball State’s Student Government Association passed a bill Wednesday to replace lights on campus with LED lights as they burn out. Jason Pickell, SGA senator and co-author of the bill, said LED lights are brighter and more energy efficient. Although they cost more to install, Pickell said they last longer. SGA Vice President Alyssa France said lighting has been an issue on campus for the
four years she has attended Ball State. “Lighting has always been mentioned,” France said. “The lighting on campus isn’t horrible, but it’s also not great. I think it’s important to always raise student concerns to administration because that’s exactly what we are here for.” Earlier this semester, France contacted the University Police Department to go on a lighting tour. During the lighting tour, SGA members and the police noticed the difference between the new LED lights on Martin Street and the lights throughout campus. UPD sponsored the lighting bill. “We looked at it and there is a definite difference between the lights LED put out and the soft, white lights that we currently have,” UPD detective Kent Kurtz
said. “I wouldn’t say the current lights pose any issues. They obviously do their job. I think LED lights would be brighter and cover more ground.” Apart from increased brightness, LED lights also uses less energy, which lines up with the university’s strategic plan calling for a more energy efficient campus. This was one reason SGA senator Bryan Kubel chose to sponsor the bill. “Ball State has been working to be an energy efficient campus and we saw that with LED lighting this would be another way for the campus to become more efficient,” he said. “The more sponsors it gets, it shows that students really do care about the environment and Ball State’s approach to being more energy efficient.” SGA is sending the bill to
the University Senate, an organization made up of Ball State faculty. France said the University Senate will either take a vote on whether or not to endorse the bill or they will send it directly to the Facilities and Management committee. The committee will be the ones working on implementing the bill. With all of the SGA senators voting yes on the bill, Pickell said he was happy with the results. “It went better than planned,” Pickell said. “This bill is important for the safety of students on campus. We’ve had a lot of events recently with stabbings and alleged gunmen on campus and other things. It’s really important that we at least attempt to do something about safety on campus. Light just discourages crime.”
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Ball State has been replacing the existing sodium vapor lights with energy efficient LEDs. Student Government Association recently passed a piece of legislation stating that as lights need to be replaced, they will be replaced with LEDs.
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| CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “One of the most important balances we have is ensuring the campus has the information they need in the time that they need it, while also not barraging the campus by over communicating,” he said. “If we over communicate, we run the risk of having a circumstance where people start to become numb to it and when we really need people to respond, they don’t and that’s a safety issue too.” For example, on Saturday the alert came out about two hours after a student was stabbed during an attempted armed robbery in part because the victim went to IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital on his own
instead of calling police. “We can’t control when victims report things and how quickly we as a campus are notified,” he said. “But once we are notified, the notices go out very quickly.” Tuesday night the university sent out a text around 9:30 p.m. alerting students gun shots had been fired on University Avenue. “We felt like a little extra measure, especially given the timing of the incident when a lot of people may be coming home from the library or coming home from night classes or something like that, out and about, maybe in that circumstance, the little extra measure given how close it was to the other incident,” he said.
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The U.S. Department of Education announced today a plan to improve affordability for college students, a cause Ball State President Jo Ann Gora has continued to fight for during her 10 years in office. The department is looking to gather public input LUKE MESSER on ways to com- R-Ind. bat the “rising Congressman college cost” for American families. This proposal is in reference to President Barack Obama’s August creation of a new college value and affordability
plan, according to a press release. “One of the best ways to address the challenges to our higher education system is through shared input,” U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said. “We plan to engage as many stakeholder groups and individuals as possible to help us develop proposals.” In order to receive this shared input, the department will host four open forums at universities around the nation. Indiana Congressman Luke Messer authorized the Improving Postsecondary Education Data for Students Act, which is included in the legislation the Department of Education is looking for public input on. Messer said while Washington should do whatever it can to lower the cost for university students, college presidents are another line of defense for the rising tuition rates. “Providing affordable access to a quality education,” is one of the toughest jobs facing any univer-
sity president, Messer said. He said the college rating system outlined in the bill will allow potential college students to access the information they need, permitting them to make “the best decision they can when it comes to their education.” The Education Department will also ask experts to give their opinions on the college rating system created to inform students and motivate institutions to better themselves, according to the press release. Washington also needs to continue to ensure that technological advancements are a part of any college curriculum to keep students competitive in the workforce, Messer said, which is something he said Ball State does well. “I certainly think Ball State is doing a great job at producing top notch graduates who will shape America’s future,” he said. Messer said Ball State’s emphasis on immersive learning, the capstone of Gora’s presidency,
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Kanye West’s “Monster”
The menacing growls and heavy instruments help drive this into the playlist. What’s better for Halloween than a song about proclaiming to be a monster? Nicki Minaj’s verse truly makes it a powerful song.
For Halloween, it’s essential to have a playlist to drive the night. While there are plenty of overplayed — some deserving, some not so much — holiday songs, this list also includes some lesser known tunes.
D. Grant Meets the Reaper’s “People Under the Stairs”
This tune is from a young Derek Grant, the drummer of Alkaline Trio. The song is based on Wes Craven’s horror film of the same name, and it definitely carries its tone as well.
Nina Simone’s “I Put a Spell on You”
While the Sanderson sisters’ version might be more recognizable for people who grew up with “Hocus Pocus,” Nina Simone’s version of Screamin’ Jay Hawkins’ song is the most haunting.
Talking Heads’ “Psycho Killer”
Frontman David Byrne helps give the atmosphere of “Psycho Killer” quite a chill with creepy lyrics, inspired by his idea that villains are more interesting than heroes.
Kavinsky feat. Lovefoxxx’s “Nightcall”
The Misfits’ “Halloween”
It’s hard to think of the Halloween season without this song. The horror band definitely makes Halloween into a grotesque thriller.
Harley Poe’s “I Could Always Eat Your Brain”
Indiana natives, Harley Poe is almost as if the Violent Femmes decided to play horror tunes. This humorous song deals with a man who came back from the dead to find out his girlfriend isn’t fond of doing the old routine with a rotting corpse, prompting him to sing the title of the song. Be sure to check out more of Poe’s music if you’re into the genre.
The Ramones’ “Pet Sematary”
Fever Ray is the solo act of Karin Andersson from The Knife, a Swedish electronic band. Andersson’s use of voice modulation is hypnotic and dark with a driving organ and synth beat.
Bobby “Borris” Pickett’s “Monster Mash”
“Monster Mash” is a go-to song for any DJ at a Halloween party, and it’s easily overplayed. However, it’s a song people expect to hear, and it comes with iconic lyrics that any college kid knows.
Harry Belafonte’s “Day-o (Banana Boat Song)”
“The bats have left the bell tower; the victims have been bled.” This 1979 single is named as the first gothic rock song recorded. It’s a bizarre song that lasts for more than nine minutes, but it’s worth it to get into a creepy mood.
“The bitcoins were returned to my account almost immediately,” he said. “That proved to me that the site was really legit. I was pretty surprised.”
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When purchasing drugs online, Smith said he knows he is getting exactly what he wants. The reviews from other purchasers help users’ peace of mind, he said. Drugs are commonly reported as being cut with something dangerous or not being what drug dealers advertise. Cocaine is often cut with levamisole, used as livestock dewormer, according to an ABC News report. Local drug dealers, such as in Muncie, sometimes sell different chemicals, knowingly or unknowingly, as LSD. “In the ’60s and ’70s, if you were given blotter, it was LSD,” Smith said. “There were no other chemicals really that was commonly circulated, where as today, we have psychedelic amphetamines. So we have the DOx series; it’s DOC, DOB, DOM. All of those fit on blotter.
25I-NBOMe, Bromo-DragonFLY. These sound like made up drugs, and it is because they are new and unresearched.” Smith said taking NBOMe instead of LSD is easy, but also very dangerous. “It is a very narrow range of active dose and over dose with LSD and NBOMe,” he said. “There’s a sweet spot, and if you take what you think is 10 hits of LSD, it could be 10 hits of 25I-NBOMe, and it could be a trip to the hospital or a morgue as a result.” Smith said when he bought what he thought was acid, he quickly realized it was NBOMe, but he decided to trip nonetheless. “One of the telling features of NBOMe is that it has a really, really strong bitter metallic taste, and it numbs the tongue,” he said. “[A] blotter that does that is NBOMe and not LSD. Right away, when I put the tabs on my tongue, I was like, ‘Oh no. This is not LSD.’ “Comparing the two is they are just very, very different,” he said. “Whereas LSD is kind of artistic and makes you feel so very connected with everything, it kind
of puts you in this very introspective, but also feeling of connectedness with everyone else. NBOMe is very lucid. It doesn’t feel like you’re on a drug, but everything is melting and pixelating. It feels like you’re sober, but just watching the world melt in front of you. It is kind of a different experience and not a very pleasant one.” Even some local drug dealers don’t know that they are selling people the wrong drugs. “You don’t know how high up your friends who get that ‘bomb acid,’ like how far up people are being deceived,” Smith said. “I assume the people who he was buying it off of knew what they were doing. I’m sure they do, actually. People just see huge profit margins and don’t think of the consequences of selling chemicals that aren’t what they are reported to be.”
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Now that Silk Road is closed, Black Market Reloaded and Sheep Marketplace seem to be the top anonymous drug selling websites. Smith said he thinks another
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This song is the theme song for “Les Revenants,” a French TV show about the reanimated. Mogwai, a Scottish band, put together an extremely haunting score for the show and released it as an album under the same name as the show. It’s guaranteed to put you in a trance. PHOTOS COURTESY OF AMAZON.COM
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While Belafonte’s song isn’t exactly spooky, for many people, the song brings to mind the dinner scene in “Beetlejuice.” Go ahead and do the dance moves from the film.
Stephen King’s “Pet Sematary” is one of his creepiest films, and the Ramones paint the haunting well.
Bauhaus’ “Bela Lugosi’s Dead”
Kavinsky, a French house artist, and Lovefoxxx of CSS feature a spooky cadence in the song, perfect for a haunting night.
Fever Ray’s “If I Had a Heart”
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website will be on Silk Road’s level eventually. “I think that Silk Road was a blow to a lot of people right now, but it was just the beginning of a movement that really can’t be stopped,” he said. “And I know that sounds really political and ‘f--k the government, they shutdown Silk Road,’ but it’s economics because the demand for drugs is never going to decline. “We have the technology at our fingertips. It is just a matter of when people will step up and launch new sites and learn from Silk Road’s mistakes of security risks.” Johnson said just because Silk Road has been found out doesn’t mean the next big thing will be found quickly. “Once you’re in the underbelly of the Internet, it is hard to track, even for the FBI,” he said. “I think the next website could get caught for sure, but I don’t think it will happen for a while.” Smith said Silk Road was only the beginning. “The government, they can pat themselves on the back for Silk Road, but ultimately, it’s a hydra effect,” he said. “There’s a bunch more that are going to appear.”
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Faculty council to discuss university HJR-6 position SafeZone pushes students to email opinions to Gora HOVORKA STAFF REPORTER | ALAN afhovorka@bsu.edu Ball State administration has asked the faculty council to decide what stance it will take on House Joint Resolution 6 after an email was sent to President Jo Ann Gora Wednesday. HJR-6 would define marriage in the Indiana constitution as between one man and one woman. The email followed Indiana University declaring its opposition to the house resolution Monday and Purdue University remaining neutral. Jay Zimmerman, coordinator of SafeZone, which provides workshops to “help create a community of allies within the university� for the LGBTQ community, sent an email asking people to email Gora their opinions. “I sent her an email expressing my views and then sent an email to a lot of people who I know who would oppose HJR6 on campus and ask them to do the same,� he said. “I’m hoping hundreds, if not thousands,
will send her an email.� Zimmerman said Ball State is not a campus that discriminates. “I think as a university we have to take that to the next step and encourage our legislators not to pass a piece of legislation that is clearly discriminatory that will become part of the constitution of the state of Indiana,� he said. Mark Land, the associate vice president of IU communications, said employment is one reason IU decided to oppose HJR-6. “This [HJR-6] is against our core values as a university,� Land said. “Also, there is an equally important issue here. IU is one of the largest employers in the state of Indiana. We need to be able to compete with other states and companies for the very best people and anything the state does to make Indiana seem less inviting and less welcoming to the broadest range of people makes our job to recruit a little bit more difficult.� Purdue declined to answer questions. “Over the years, Purdue has traditionally declined to comment on social issues that have been contended in the public
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Purdue is remaining neutral. arena,� said Julie Griffith, vice president of public affairs at Purdue, in a press release. “Any departure from this policy should be undertaken only after careful consultation with the university’s many and diverse stakeholders.� Joan Todd, Ball State spokesperson, said discussions on HJR-6 have already begun within the faculty council to determine how to address the university’s stance. Once a resolution is passed by the faculty council, it will advance to the University Senate for a vote, then move to the administration if passed. “My hope is that [Gora] will support it at that point,� Zimmerman said.
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Vivimos sports a new paint scheme courtesy of the FAB crew Monday. The walls have since been repainted to the beige color of the rest of the Atrium vendors.
UNIVERSITY REPAINTS MURAL IN ATRIUM TO FIT CAMPUS STYLE The walls of Vivimos in the Atrium were painted beige Monday night after the dining hall closed, covering a graffiti-style mural that was recently painted. Jon Lewis, Ball State Dining director, said in an email that they were “trying something a little different,� but did not like the end result. The Fantastic Aerosol Brothers Crew painted the mural that showed two luchadors smiling and eating a taco and a burrito from floor to ceiling. “The graphic did not fit in well with the aesthetic in the building or across campus,� Lewis said. “So we simply decided to go back to a more traditional look that fits in better with our overall approach to campus facilities.� Vivimos is not a separate business, but a university creation. Member and spokesperson for FAB Crew Ben Long said in an email that they were informed that the
work the company did for Ball State was covered up, but weren’t given a reason. “All we were told was that a member of the administration took it upon themselves to have it removed without bringing it to anyone’s attention,� Long said. “We can’t comment specifically on the situation because we don’t know what happened.� Before 6 a.m. Tuesday morning, the colorful mural was completely covered beige. “Naturally, this is upsetting news to us,� Long said. “It’s never a good feeling when your hard work turns out to be a waste of everyone’s time.� Lewis said he doesn’t anticipate the walls around Vivimos will remain beige, and instead that dining is “considering many options.� “Our focus is to provide the best experience possible for our students and visitors,� Lewis said. – STAFF REPORTS
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This year your talents and inventive mojo flower. Creativity flourishes, so capture it, refine and polish. Express your love and share it. Springtime enchants someone to you with fun. Summer travel for a project leads to autumn profits. Get a big break. Your work is getting attention. You’re beloved.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 9 -- New opportunities arise. It could seem scary to expand your personal boundaries, but friends and family are really there for you. There’s a lot to be learned, and still time to “chillax� at home. Think it all over, and get organized.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is a 9 -- Work on being practical and increasing comfort, for you and the family. Wrap up old business, especially on the financial front, so you can move on. Expend more energy than money. Offer encouragement.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 9 -- You may have to modify the dream slightly to fit reality or modify reality to fit the dream. More research is required. Think about what worked before and what didn’t.Your nerves will become less frazzled soon. Keep the focus on fun.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 9 -You’re entering a two-day moneymaking phase but also a potential spending spree. Think twice before you buy. Do you really need that? Let your conscience be your guide.Your friends count on you.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 9 -- There’s still some confusion or indecision, but you can clear it up and find the way. Career matters are in the forefront now. Keep your frugal common sense.You have plenty of work to do. Involve the group.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 9 -- Consult with best friends, especially those great at preparing a good strategy. Don’t sing victory until you’ve crossed the finish line. Continue focusing on the steps necessary to get there without losing the big picture.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) Today is an 8 -- The gentle approach works best now. Things aren’t what they seem. Ask your partner or an expert for a second opinion.You get extra pay for your clever idea. Clean up a closet and find a treasure. Bring it home.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 9 -- When you’re hot, you’re hot. Action depends on your will power. Consult a professional or an impartial person to sort out confusion at work. Others move more quickly.You’re the star.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 9 -- Travel conditions are excellent. Take regular breaks to stay rested. Heed wise words from a loving woman. Dig deeper and find the treasure. However, don’t shop until the check clears.
Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 9 -- Commit to your objectives. A new project demands more attention. Put your heads together. Save some energy for a significant other. Romance still reigns.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) Today is a 9 -- Your ability to concentrate gets marvelously enhanced; double-check your data anyway, just in case. Hold on to what you have. It’s easier to get it than to keep it. Avoid shopping or gambling.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is an 8 -- Stay humble and focused on strategy. A new romance begins, but don’t abandon family for new friends. Take it slow and wait to see what develops. There’s no winning an argument right now, so change the subject.
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MORE THAN MAKE UP Student drag queens prepare to take stage, raise money for Muncie OUTreach |
LINDSEY RILEY STAFF REPORTER lnriley@bsu.edu
Disney villains, “CarnEvil” and the circus will take over Ball Gymnasium on Saturday night when Spectrum hosts its drag show. Spectrum hosts a themed drag show each semester to raise money for charity. This weekend’s show has a fun house theme, and the money raised will go to Muncie OUTreach, a center for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer youth and their allies. Jaime Whitaker, president of Spectrum, said the organization has donated to Muncie OUTreach before. “[Muncie OUTreach] was a brand new organization when we first donated a few years ago,” the senior theatre design and technology major said. “Now, they have members, meetings and events. We love working with them, and we love their goal to help the LGBT youth in Muncie. It was a unanimous vote [to donate to them].” Shaving, duct tape and makeup are just a few of the things that bring a Spectrum drag show together. Whitaker said the organization puts a lot of effort into planning a show for Ball State because the group wants to show the audience the best that they have. “We don’t want you to sit in the audience like, ‘What is this?’ So we hold our performers up to a high standard and expect them
to meet it,” he said. “We hold screenings where we see what the costumes are going to be, we talk about song ideas, we make them do little performance... It’s our way of sort of getting the performers ready for the show. Some of them don’t know what to expect, and we want to make them feel like a star on the stage.” There will be a mix of returning and new performers at the drag show. Whitaker, who performs as crowd favorite Miss Avery Leigh, said the diva will bring her firecracker personality to the stage with a hot performance. “This is going to be a great show, and I don’t think the audience will be ready for it,” Whitaker said. “I know that I am super excited. I hear one of the co-hosts is a crowd favorite. Giving [Avery] a mic just means it’s going be a great show.” Alyssa Bennett has attended almost every drag show during her time at Ball State, but as she approaches her senior year as a psychology major, she decided it was time for her to take the stage as Anna the faux queen, a woman who performs as a drag queen. “She is a dominatrix, sassy and very in control,” Bennett said. “I’m not entirely sure how I came up with her. I knew that I wanted to do something fun for my first time. I picked my song, which is ‘S&M’ by Rihanna, and I
built my character around that. I just jumped into it.” Bennett said she has been very involved with Spectrum during her time at Ball State, and she didn’t want to graduate without experiencing the fun her friends have had on stage performing. She said she hopes to perform as a drag king at the next show but until then, she is excited to perform as a faux queen. “I hope the audience reacts well to my performance,” Bennett said. “Because of the nature of the drag shows, how everybody really enjoys them and all, I’m sure that the audience will get into it, but this is probably the part that I am most worried about.” The Spectrum Funhouse Drag Show will start at 8 p.m. Saturday at Ball Gymnasium. While the event is after Halloween, the organization encourages the audience to come in costumes. Spectrum also will have a change table to break large bills for donations. “It’s a great time,” Whitaker said. “You will laugh, scream, dance, cheer and, hopefully, be throwing some money. The show is to raise money for charity. We invite everyone to come and have fun, but everyone does have to be respectful, as well.” For more information and details on the event, visit Spectrum’s Facebook page at Facebook.com/ BallStateSpectrum.
Performer Zsa Zsa La Femme makes her way through the audience back to the stage, tips in hand from attendees, during the Spectrum Drag Show on April 20. Spectrum will host its annual fall Drag Show at 7 p.m. Saturday.
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