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Muncie community brings C.S. Lewis’ “The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe” to life
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HOLDING THE LINE Ball State’s offensive line will have a different look for the 2013 season after losing 4 starters
STARTS PER PLAYER 2012 LINE
Jordan Hansel: 27
Dan Manick: 38
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Jordan Hansel: 27
Jacob Richard: 4 Matthew Page: 3
Kitt O’Brien: 35 Jalen Schlachter: 0
Cameron Lowry: 32
Steven Bell: 0
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returns for the 2013 season. The accomplished line’s other starters in Austin Holtz, Kitt O’Brien, all State head coach Pete Lembo surveys over the empty Dan Manick and Cameron Lowry are gone. practice field and yells “Ones up!” signifying for the starters “The group last year played next to each other quite a bit,” offensive to line up for a few snaps. line coach Nick Tabacca said. “They could figure some things out That two-word phrase now means something completely without even talking.” different to four players on the Ball State offensive line. Some of the new members have spot starts over the last few After a combined 164 career starts, four of the five members of the years due to injuries. Looking back, Tabacca is glad that center Jacob country’s most experienced line graduated in May. Richard and others were able to get experience. “It is different not seeing them around since I was with them for two “Those guys have taken snaps in the heat of battle,” Tabacca said. years,” redshirt sophomore Jalen Schlachter said. “There’s no substitute for experience, that’s what I always say. You Of those five, only All-MAC second-team guard Jordan Hansel only get that on gameday.”
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University continues to look for PREVENTION TRAINING BEGINS FOR ‘RED ZONE’ McKinley Commons location First 6 weeks of class BSU spokesperson says hotel, restaurant plans back to ‘drawing board’ ARIC CHOKEY CHIEF REPORTER | aachokey@bsu.edu
Since Ball State dropped the eminent domain case against Chris Hiatt of Hiatt Printing, the university had to restart plans for the McKinley Commons project. “At this point, we’re still deciding where it’s going to be, so we’re back at the drawing board,” said Tony Proudfoot, associate vice president of marketing and communications at Ball State.
Proudfoot said the university has not taken any other steps and is still looking for locations for the project. “The only thing they can really do is buy private property,” said Monte Brown, a commercial real estate agent at Coldwell Banker. Private property, aside from the Village, surrounds Ball State on two sides, which could provide other opportunities for expansion. “Is there room — There’s always room, I think, in several different directions for them to go,” said Jim Mochal, associate realtor at Coldwell Banker. “Directly south would be a challenge to then go out and single-handedly buy properties.”
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The original design included a mixed-use, hotel and dining facility as well as an event hall that would provide immersive learning opportunities for Ball State students in the hospitality and food management program. It would have been a four-story structure occupying a 100,000 square-foot area on the corner of McKinley and University avenues, according to the project summary submitted to the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. The proposed project was estimated to cost $25.9 million and would have been paid for through tax-exempt revenue bonds.
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see high sexual assault instances, national trend LAUREN CHAPMAN STAFF REPORTER | lechapman@bsu.edu
The university offers prevention training in response to “red zone,” a national trend of high sexual assault instances during the first six weeks of class. Two groups, Red Zone and Elemental, are providing students education and defense from these situations. “Red zone” prevention training is planning to have 23 sessions in the next three weeks.
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PARTICIPATE IN THE INDIANA CAMPUS SEXUAL ASSAULT PRIMARY PREVENTION PROJECT
• Purdue • Indiana University • IUPUI • University of Indianapolis
CREATED THE SEXUAL VIOLENCE COALITION, AS A CAMPUS EFFORT TOWARD MORE CAMPAIGNS
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No Indiana Universities have mandatory sexual assault prevention training. SOURCES: nd.edu, iu.edu, purdue. edu, indstate.edu, uindy.edu
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Trackless is set to play outside Damask Cafe at 8 p.m. The “Outdoor Jam Party” will be a mix of hookah and music at the W. Bethel Avenue location. Trackless released their first album “For Your Soul” this summer. According to their website, “throughout their experience together, their common goal has remained the same: to play the music they love, and get you to love it too.”
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A two-car accident at the intersection of Tillotson and Riverside avenues at 6 p.m. last night caused an estimated $10,001 to $25,000 in damages. According to the accident report, a Ford F150 was driving south on Tillotson when a gray Saturn turned, causing the Ford to hit the passenger side. Police determined the primary cause was failure to yield by the driver of the Saturn. A Ball State student was driving the Saturn. The airbags deployed. Both drivers were taken to IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. The driver of the Saturn is out of the hospital and declined further comment.
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University Programs Board is hosting the annual Quad Bash to celebrate an end to the first week of classes. Live music, free food, inflatables and games will be part of the outdoor event beginning at 5 p.m. At 9 p.m. “Fast and Furious 6” will be screened. The event is free for Ball State students.
IN BRIEF TOXIC GAS ATTACK IN SYRIA KILLS AT LEAST 130
BEIRUT (AP) — The images showed lifeless children — wrapped in simple white cloths, their pale faces unmarked by any wound — lined up shoulder to shoulder in a vivid demonstration of an attack Wednesday in which activists say the Syrian regime killed at least 130 people with toxic gas. The Syrian government adamantly denied using chemical weapons in an artillery barrage targeting suburbs east of Damascus, calling the allegations “absolutely baseless.” The U.S., Britain and France demanded that a team of U.N. experts already in the country be granted immediate access to investigate the claims. Videos and photographs showed row upon row of bodies wrapped in white shrouds lying on a tile floor, including more than a dozen children. There was little evidence of blood or conventional injuries and most appeared to have suffocated. Survivors of the purported attack, some twitching uncontrollably, lay on gurneys with oxygen masks covering their faces. Activists and the opposition leadership gave widely varying death tolls, ranging from as low as 136 to as high as 1,300. But even the most conservative tally would make it the deadliest alleged chemical attack in Syria’s civil war. For months now, the rebels, along with the U.S., Britain and France, have accused the Syrian government of using chemical weapons in its campaign to try to snuff out the rebellion against President Bashar Assad that began in March 2011. The regime and its ally, Russia, have denied the allegations, pinning the blame on the rebels.
The deadline to register for the first Countdown 2 Kickoff, the alternative tailgating experience being hosted by a collaboration of several Ball State groups. The free event will take place at East Field near the stadium and will include food, games, music and giveaways. To the first 2,000 students that register dining services will provide cook-out food at the cost of their dinner meal swipe.
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MUBARAK TO FOLLOW PRISON SENTENCE WITH HOUSE ARREST CAIRO (AP) — Egypt’s prime minister ordered Wednesday that deposed autocrat Hosni Mubarak be placed under house arrest after he’s released from prison following more than two years in detention. The announcement came hours after a court ordered Mubarak be released for the first time since he was first detained in April 2011, a move threatening to further stoke tension in a deeply divided Egypt. Many feared Mubarak’s release would amplify Islamist allegations that last month’s military coup was a step toward restoring the old regime. Prime Minister Hazem el-Beblawi said in a statement that he ordered Mubarak be put under house arrest as part of the emergency
measures put in place this month. The decision appeared designed to ease some of the criticism over Mubarak being freed from prison and ensure he appears in court next week for a separate trial. Prison officials said Mubarak may be released as early as Thursday. It is not clear where Mubarak will be held under house arrest, whether in one of his residences or in a hospital considering his frail health. Since his ouster, Mubarak’s supporters have released conflicting details about his health, including that the 85-year-old suffered a stroke, a heart attack and at times went into a coma. His critics called these an attempt to gain public sympathy and court leniency.
MANNING SENTENCED TO 35 YEARS IN WIKILEAKS CASE FORT MEADE, Md. (AP) — Army Pfc. Bradley Manning stood at attention in his crisp dress uniform Wednesday and learned the price he will pay for spilling an unprecedented trove of government secrets: up to 35 years in prison, the stiffest punishment ever handed out in the U.S. for leaking to the media. Flanked by his lawyers, Manning, 25, showed no reaction as military judge Col. Denise Lind announced the sentence without explanation in a proceeding that lasted just a few minutes. With good behavior and credit for the more
than three years he has been held, Manning could be out in as little as seven years, said his lawyer, David Coombs. The soldier was also demoted and will be dishonorably discharged. The sentencing fired up the long-running debate over whether Manning was a whistleblower or a traitor for giving more than 700,000 classified military and diplomatic documents, plus battlefield footage, to the anti-secrecy website WikiLeaks. By volume alone, it was the biggest leak of classified material in U.S. history, bigger even than the Pentagon Papers a generation ago.
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Glue & Scissors shifting focus to community outreach Art society plans to organize new schedule of events RYAN HOWE 72HRS EDITOR | rhowe@bsu.edu Marta Vitolins stood in the alley sandwiched between Jimmy John’s and Be Here Now painting a little door on a mural she has been working on since late July. The Ball State alumna’s dark green sunglasses were inches away from the canvas hanging on Be Here Now’s fence as she covered up blank spots with her brown paintbrush. The mural is a two-part project by Glue & Scissors, an organization of artists that pro-
motes local art participation and commentary. Vitolins, Glue & Scissors president, is working on the left half of the mural that depicts today’s corporate world. A giant, one-eyed robot kneels down in front of business buildings with a curving slide coming out of his pelvis. “People who see it now, are a little concerned by how vulgar it is,” Vitolins said. “Yes, there will be men coming out of this giant robot’s penis, but it is a commentary on how quickly corporate drones are produced.” The other half is blank, but will depict artists playing guitars and writing as a contrast to corporate life. This is one of Glue & Scissors’ first community projects, and its first step in a new direction. After a year of monthly
shows to display art and bring live music to the Village, Glue & Scissors is taking time to concentrate on the quality of shows and art and less about the quantity, by making the change from monthly shows to quarterly. The group will host one final monthly show tomorrow in the Village with live music from Ben Forst, Sapphic, Coyote Armada, Bird of Paradise and Peter Blair. “The World Has Ended” event starts at 5 p.m. at The Cup with vendors selling jewelry and accessories, portrait painting and live music. After the performances at The Cup, Village Green Records will host painting, poetry readings and live performance art. “It’s exciting to have performance art this year,” Vitolins
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A pianist stroked the black and white keys of her piano as Chelsea Devantez and Ariel Dumas belted a song about putting weird items in Devantez’s body. An iPhone 3 was only one of many items sung about on the Emens Auditorium stage as the improv artists made the audience burst in laughter. Improv group, The Second City All-Stars, came to Emens Auditorium to show off their comedic talent and wit. Whether it was screaming the “F” word on stage or improvising random shoutouts from the audience, The Second City All-Stars performed several different improvisational games throughout show. Although Devantez has been improvising for six years, she said there are still some difficulties while performing live. “The hardest thing is not breaking because everything else is so funny,” Devantez said. “It’s also about being free while learning the structure of how to improvise.” All-Stars Devantez, Dumas, Neal Dandade, Alex DiGiacinto, Eddie Mujica and Casey Whitaker sprinted onstage sporting all-black while bringing their humor. The Second City All-Stars not only made sure the students were laughing but participating as well. Choosing students from the audience, the All-Stars played multiple improv games that included moving each other’s body parts, charades and a scene that takes place in the restaurant, Panda Express. Devantez shared many good things about the audience at Ball State. “You guys were an exceptionally good audience,” Devantez said. “We don’t always get interesting, fun suggestions and energy but you guys were wonderful to perform for.” For Mujica, his favorite improv game is “moving bodies.” During this game, the improvisers choose two members from the audience. The audience members can move any body part of the improvisers as they carry on a conversation. During this “moving bodies” improv game, Mujica and Dandade acted like they were scrapbooking. “I love seeing who gets selected and it’s just fun to see where people’s imaginations go while they’re posing us,” Mujica said. “Neal and I usually end-up hugging or kissing each other.” This was not The All-Stars’ first rodeo. The group has traveled together before making the performances a little easier. For Mujica, traveling together helps make their live
performances a little more comfortable. “We all travel together and we are all comfortable with each other and we have a lot of fun,” Mujica said. “So I never feel pressured. I know we are going on stage and having a good time.” For Dumas, there isn’t a hard part about being onstage because her friends are right there with her. “I don’t think there is a hardest thing, it’s just keep-
ing focused and paying attention,” Dumas said. “When you have all of your friends onstage there is nothing to worry about.” For longtime Second City enthusiast Lizzy Grubbs, this was her second time seeing them at Ball State. “This was my second time seeing the show at Emens and I have enjoyed it every time,” Grubbs said. “I’m glad Ball State brings such unique acts to campus.”
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said. “We had one woman contact us about her being a canvas and letting people paint her. I am really excited to see how that plays out.” Following the performances at VGR, Be Here Now will host a dance performance and more live music. It will also host an after party with live music. The theme of the event comes from its anniversary to Glue & Scissors event “The World is Ending” and draws inspiration from the demolished block in the Village. The decision to minimize the amount of shows was made in early August, and is set to take place this semester. Instead of monthly shows, the group will have only three shows. “It was a decision that we all sat
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Marta Vitolins, president of Glue & Scissors, spray paints windows onto the mural behind Be Here Now. The mural is the first project Glue & Scissors started to involve the community in making and celebrating art.
down and talked about,” Vitolins said. “The shows were a great
success, but we really want to promote involvement and start working on community projects so we can actually do art, instead of just appreciating it.” After “The World Has Ended” the group is starting to buckle down on getting the community involved in creating art. “We are hoping that hosting quarterly shows, we can really make sure we are showing great art that people helped create,” vice president Chase Craig said. “It also gives us the time to make sure each event is better organized and well put together.” Glue & Scissors is looking to host shows in September and late November. For more information, visit the group’s Facebook page at facebook.com/gluescissors.
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ABOVE: Lucy (Eleanore Cooper), Susan (Aurora Inman), Edmund (Kevin Kratz) and Peter (Vincent Trejo) pose for a photo before a rehearsal of “The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe” at Muncie Civic Theatre on Monday. The show will open on Friday and close on Sept. 7. RIGHT: The White Witch (Katie O’Keefe) poses for a photo with Edmund (Kevin Kratz) before a rehearsal of “The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe” at Muncie Civic Theatre on Monday.
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When everything is in chaos, what can you control? That is the question Todd Sandman, executive director at the Muncie Civic Theatre, hopes to answer through his production of “The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe.” The play premieres at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at Muncie Civic Theatre. The play will continue for three consecutive weekends, running until Sept. 7. After reading the novel, written by C.S. Lewis, and watching the movie adaptation, Sandman was struck by how children were evacuated to the countryside during the 1940’s. The plot deals with four children who wander into Narnia from an old wardrobe and must defeat the White Witch. Lucy, the youngest of the Pevensie children, is the center of Sandman’s adaptation. “The play is told from her perspective,” Sandman said. “She awakes into the dream world of Narnia from the explosions heard outside.” Lucy is double cast by 10-year-old Eleanore Cooper and 11-year-old Gracie Evans, where they will play her in alternating productions. Both have had experience in theater, but for each actress this play is different. This will be Evans’ first main stage production for Muncie Civic, while Cooper is working with speaking in a British accent outside of her own bedroom.
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“I like doing a British dialect at home, but this is my first show where I’ve spoken with an accent,” Cooper said. Cooper found inspiration to get into theater from her sister Paige, who started when she was 7 years old. She has appeared in over 15 productions. Evans enjoys playing Lucy, a character who is imaginative and seeks out the unknown. “She’s very adventurous, always works hard at the things she does, and she never gives up,” Evans said. “It’s fun to play such a strong character.” While this is Evans’ first main stage show, she has also appeared in other kids’ shows for Muncie Civic such as “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “A Christmas Carol.” Evans has had to get used to the blocking or stage movements of a main stage production, but she enjoys working with the new people she has met on the set. Sandman decided to take an industrial stance for the play, with Lucy and her siblings having to deal with the rubble of a city in Great Britain after an explosion. “This play shows how kids put on a brave face after war,” Sandman said. In “The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe,” Lucy has three older siblings, Susan, Peter and Edmund. Peter, played by 17-year-old Vincent Trejo, is viewed as the protector of the family. Susan, played by freshman radiography major Aurora Inman, is the more mature and quiet of the siblings, while Edmund, played by 14-year-old
Muncie Civic brings C.S. Lewis’ popular children’s novel to the stage Kevin Kratz, is rebellious and strays away from his siblings. “I have a hard time acting rude,” Kratz said. “I’m not used to being mean to my siblings.” This is Trejo’s first production for Muncie Civic. He emphasized that it has been a great way to gain experience outside of his time performing in high school plays. “It opened up my view, working with people of different ages and having them help,” he said. Like Evans, Trejo has found the blocking to be difficult to master. “I have to be protective of my family, be the bigger man,” he said. For the play, masks designed by Jonathan Becker, an acting professor at Ball State, are used for the creatures of Narnia. Sandman believes this show will teach its audience a great deal of messages. “This play gives girls power to stand up and fight, that it’s not just for the boys,” he said. “This story is empowering and shows how young children can deal with the realities of war by using their imagination.”
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Emily Steiner sells halos, T-shirts and cider slushies at last year’s Muncie RibFest. Steiner worked for the Old Washington Street Festival booth.
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hat began as a small community center fundraiser kicks off its 14th year as downtown Muncie gears up for Muncie RibFest. The event features food from vendors, a zipline, live music and competitions. RibFest has been moved further south than previous years to Canan Commons, 500 S. Walnut St., in Muncie. Organizers want to take advantage of the area’s permanent outdoor stage and spacious grass lawns. “It’s built for festivals,” said Muncie Downtown Representative Cheryl Crowder. The move also allows more streets to the north to remain open for the weekend of the celebration.
While attendees can make their will be judged on general voice own decision on who sells the quality, showmanship and song sebest meat, RibFest will host a for- lection. Winners will receive meals mal competition among the nine at Texas Roadhouse. rib vendors to determine the best More than 30 bands will play barbecue. across three stages over the course First place wins a trophy and a of the festival. Destiny Christian radio promotional Center International package. Public presents IndianapoRIBFEST viewing of the conlis based gospel artist WHERE test begins at 3:30 Lamar Campbell and Canan Commons, p.m. on Saturday. the Spirit of Praise at 500 S. Walnut St. The contest rules 2 p.m. on Sunday. WHEN specify that the The event also ofSaturday, Noon – 10 p.m. winners must have fers other attractions, Sunday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. enough ribs to serve including a kid’s area COST all hours of both with inflatable play $5 for adults, days of RibFest. areas and games, a free for kids under 10 RibFest invites car show and arts festival-goers with a and crafts vendors. competitive spirit to compete in the Admission is $5 for adults, and Dr. Feel Good Karaoke Contest. The children under 10 enter for free. competition has separate catego- Organizers expect 4,000 to 5,000 ries for adults and children. Semi- people to attend. Ball State students finals are from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on can take the MITS bus to the event, Saturday and finals from 11:30 a.m. which will run on a continuous loop to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Contestants from noon to 10 p.m.
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NEWS
RED ZONE: Programs aim to keep new students safe
Ind. businesses, activists rally against HJR-6
| CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Wynbissinger said while alcohol does not cause sexual assault, its presence often seems to increase it. The first six weeks of the semester do have higher incidents of sexual assault as certain activities, such as tailgating, tend to involve alcohol, Sturek said. Chad Menning and Mellisa Holtzman, Ball State professors who run the sexual assault protection program Elemental, said the “red zone� period seems to affect mostly freshmen. “[Freshmen] are trying to figure out those gendered expectations,� Holtzman said. “We aren’t very explicit and direct when it comes to sex.� The lack of parental supervision for freshmen may contribute to that group’s high risk of sexual assault, Wynbissinger said. “There isn’t someone asking where you are going, what party you’re going to, when you’re getting home,� she said. “There isn’t someone making sure that you’re getting home.� While the “red zone� includes the first six weeks of the Fall Semester, there are other peaks, Menning said. “When people are trying to acclimate to campus and are trying to get used to peer culture, instances of sexual assault are high,� Menning said. “But there’s also a peak around individuals turning 21.� While Elemental provides verbal and physical protection for all students, Menning said the best way to prevent sexual assault is communica-
200 people gather in Indianapolis for first group action | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS INDIANAPOLIS — A coalition of businesses and activist groups who launched a push Wednesday to defeat an amendment that would write Indiana’s same-sex marriage ban into the state constitution warned that if it passes it would set the state back and undermine the rights of its gay and lesbian residents. The push by the new Freedom Indiana coalition heralds an expected battle in Indiana’s next legislative session, not just between same-sex marriage opponents and gay rights advocates, but also big corporations who contend such a ban would be bad for business. More than 200 people, some holding blue signs reading “Liberty for All Hoosiers,� filled downtown Indianapolis’ Artsgarden for the lunch-hour announcement of the new group. Two of Indiana’s top employers — Indianapolisbased drugmaker Eli Lilly and Co., and Columbus-based engine manufacturer Cummins Inc. — are among its members, along with Indiana Equality Action, Freedom to Marry, the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana and other activist groups. Freedom Indiana’s campaign manager is Megan Robertson, a Republican who ran U.S. Rep. Luke Messer’s successful 2012 campaign to win the eastern Indiana seat Rep. Mike Pence vacated to run for governor. She said the coalition’s push to defeat the amendment in the state’s Republican-con-
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Mellisa Holtzman demonstrates part of the physical protection in Elemental. The program is designed to provide physical, verbal and situational tools to prevent sexual assault.
tion and awareness. “This really isn’t the responsibility of women to take care of themselves,� he said. “But they need to be asking questions about what they want and what their partner wants — especially when it’s awkward.� Red Zone trainings are optional and welcome all students and staff. “This is a really big topic,� Wynbissinger said. “This is something that does happen, and unfortunately, Ball State isn’t an exception. But students also need to be aware that there is help for them.�
• Know the person hosting the party • Know who you are going with • Plan how you and your friends are getting home • If you plan on drinking, decide how many you are going to have and stick to that number or less • Eat a meal • Always let someone know where you are going and when you should be expected back • It is OK to not drink • Keep track of how many drinks you’ve had • Keep your drink cup with you
suit nine months later. “We will step back and consider our options for best achieving the goals of the project in a different location or turn to other strategic priorities,� Proudfoot said to the Daily News in June. Eminent domain is the legal acquisition of private property for public use. In order to file an eminent domain law-
suit to acquire property, the entity must prove that the use of the property will benefit the public. The current plan is being reconsidered as a location for McKinley Commons has not been found. “For the physical design, once we get to the point where we’re ready to design the building itself, then we will hire an archi-
PARTYING SMART
at all times • Have a sober buddy • Trust your instincts — if you start feeling extremely drunk and know that you shouldn’t, turn to your buddy and get out of the party What you can do to help a friend who may have been sexually assaulted: • Listen • Believe • Validate • Support • Know your resources
COMMONS: No location chosen for proposed hotel project
| CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The university offered Hiatt $400,000 for the property in April of 2012, which was $25,000 more than what it was later appraised for, but he requested $1.3 million. After failed negotiations, Ball State attempted to obtain the property through eminent domain but dropped the law-
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SPORTS
FOOTBALL: Hansel lone remaining starter from previous year’s starting O-line | CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 In Lembo’s system, offensive linemen on the left side of the ball (left guard, left tackle) are called “quick,” and the offensive linemen on the right side of the ball (right guard, right tackle) are called “strong.”
QUICK TACKLE
After more than three years of sitting, fifth-year senior Matthew Page is getting his chance to start this season. Page has started three games in his career, with his first coming at Oklahoma in 2011 in a 62-6 loss. “It was definitely difficult — coming out of high school, you want to play,” Page said of his three-year wait on the sidelines. “But we had great players here ... a whole bunch of guys that make it easy to learn from.” The two tackles in front of Page were Holtz and Lowry, two players who had started portions of the last four years. “[Holtz and Lowry] were both great tackles here, both people I wanted to be like,” Page said. “They coached me on the sidelines. We’re all like brothers. That’s how I stayed focused.” Despite the wait, Page never considered transferring. “For me since day one, Ball State has always been what I can call home,” he said. “There’s a certain feeling you get when you’re getting recruited. I felt that way about Ball State from the beginning.” Page said his best strength is his athleticism, and at 6-foot-6, 300 pounds, he’s a difficult object to move on the line. “Last year, I felt like I could start,” Page said. “It was a confidence thing. The coaches made sure to tell me to keep doing what I’m doing. They didn’t want me to get complacent. They were like, ‘We look at you as a starter.’”
QUICK GUARD
After committing to Indiana University before his freshman year, Schlachter found his football future in doubt when his scholarship was rescinded after Kevin Wilson was hired to be the new coach of the Hoosiers. After some searching around, Schlachter found a home at Ball State. Now, he will get an opportunity to start on an offensive line in 2013, replacing O’Brien.
GYMNASTICS
SALEEM HIRED AS NEW COACH
Ball State has hired the next head coach of the gymnastics team, a Ball State athletics media relations member said. Joe Hernandez confirmed to The Daily News Wednesday night that Joanna Saleem, a volunteer coach for the team in 2012, will be head coach. Saleem spent the 2012-13 season as a volunteer coach with the Cardinals. She worked two nights a week helping athletes on the balance beam. Brooklyn Schumacher, a junior on the Ball State gymnastics team, said Saleem will work well with the team as head coach. “She’s got a super light spirit in the gym,” Schumacher said. “That’s really nice to work with. I know last year we all really appreciated it because [balance beam] had been a hard event for us.” She worked as an assistant with West Virginia in 2007. Saleem touted her experience with the Mountaineers in a meeting on Sunday. “Right after she left West Virginia is when they went to the National Championship,” Schumacher said. “So she attributed some of her ability to coach to having watched national teams compete like that, so I’m confident that she knows what she’s doing.” Nadalie Walsh was hired at Utah State in July. Schumacher said Walsh helped Saleem get a spot with the team prior to last season’s start. “On Tuesdays and Thursdays she would come in and coach us on beam because she enjoyed it, and it kind of allowed her to get her foot in the door, so that worked out in her favor,” Schumacher said. – STAFF REPORTS
HOW DOES THE CARDINALS’ LINE COMPARE? SACKS ALLOWED 2012
NCAA Average MAC Average Ball State
24.9 23.2 14
YARDS RUSHING PER GAME 2012
NCAA Average MAC Average Ball State
169.7 165.3 203.2 DN GRAPHIC
SOURCES: ESPN.com, NCAA.com
O’Brien was a staple at guard throughout his Ball State career, starting in 28 consecutive games between 2010 and 2012. “It feels really good,” Schlachter said of starting after his struggles of finding a school. “It’s a good feeling to be out [at practice] playing first string right now.”
CENTER
When starting center Manick was unable to start on Oct. 27, 2012, against Army, Richard stepped in. “Jake Richard has taken a big leadership role [this season],” Schlachter said about his teammate. Richard stepped in and started four games last season. During that time, Ball State averaged 243.25 yards rushing per game, 40.05 more than its season average. “I think it just takes away a little of the edge, the uncertainty,” Richard said. “I kind of know what to expect. There is not really much I haven’t seen now.” Every probable starter has been in Lembo’s offensive system for more than one season, so learning the terminology before the season begins isn’t the problem. Richard said the key now is to develop trust and chemistry.
STRONG GUARD
Hansel went from the least experienced member of the offensive line in 2012, to the most experienced in 2013. He started all but one game last season at strong guard. While not the oldest on the team by age — Hansel turned 21 in April — he has by far the most career starts on the line with 27. “[Hansel] and I have worked together for a while now,” Richard said. “I think we feed off each other. He sees what I’m doing, and I see what he’s doing. We can adjust to each other’s strengths.”
Many players have named the senior as a player who has taken more of a leadership role. “[Hansel] has a lot of experience,” Tabacca said. “He can give little tips and does a good job coaching the younger guys. He’s an asset for us.” Tackle Steven Bell said Hansel has been a role model to him. One player Hansel has helped coach over the last couple of years is Schlachter, who will try to emulate Hansel’s Ball State career. “I would love to play as well as he can,” Schlachter said.
STRONG TACKLE
Unlike the other positions on the line, the answer to who will man the strong tackle position is still up in the air. The competition is down to one of two players: Bell or Drake Miller. Neither has any in-game experience as both were redshirted last season. One of the things both players have to adjust to before Thursday’s season opener against Illinois State is the speed of the game. The collegiate game is faster overall, but the linemen are slower. However, they make up for it in more raw strength than in high school football. “Me and Drake have always known there’s going to be a competition when we first came in,” Bell said. “On one side it’s really nice having a competition because it makes me push harder and makes him push harder. On the other side, it’s just always there. You’re just always thinking about who’s going to start.” It’s not known at what point the competition will be settled, but if it turns out that Miller is the starter, he knows the first call he’s making. “My teammates, just to talk over what we’re going to do and make sure we’re on the same page,” Miller said.