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guy running towards him and the first thing they think is, ‘He’s about to run me over.’ They sit there and their eyes get big. I use a little lateral quickness to get by him and it’s over.

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A new initiative from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education aims to increase the number of students graduating in four years by encouraging collegiate Hoosiers to take 15 credit hours per semester. T-shirts and flash BALL STATE drives bearing the “15 to Finish” slogan greeted STUDENTS students at Welcome 4-year graduation rate Week this year. The for bachelor’s-seeking memorabilia heralded undergraduates the beginning of the pro- 2008: 33.6 percent gram’s implementation 2009: 34.6 percent at Ball State. Associate Provost and 2010: 34.1 percent Dean of University College Marilyn Buck said the idea of encouraging students to adopt a 15 credit-hour schedule had been a goal of Ball State before the launch of 15 to Finish. Taking fewer than 15 credit hours per semester can negatively affect students in more ways than one, said assistant director of Academic Advising Cindi Marini. Each additional year of college after the target of four can cost students more than $50,000 according to the 15 to Finish website. Another year of classes at Ball State also decreases a student’s chance of graduating at all. “I think students are pretty receptive to the idea of taking around 15 credit hours a semester, especially when we explain to them that the tuition charges are the same ... anywhere from 12 credits to 18,” said Marini.

JAHWAN EDWARDS, senior running back

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Senior Jahwan Edwards rushes past the line of scrimmage with the ball during the game against Toledo in the 2013 season. During that season Edwards rushed for 1,129 yards in 11 games.

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enior running back Jahwan Edwards will not complain about catching the football out of the backfield, taking a sweep right or left, or throwing a block to protect his quarterback. But if it were up to him, he’d be running the ball up the middle all game. The starter for the Ball State football team, Edwards said he squares his shoulders toward the goal line and uses momentum to power through defenders. He calls himself a north-south runner, who prefers to take carries up the middle. It’s a technique that’s carried him to a Ball State record 39 rushing touchdowns over the last three seasons. But Edwards said he loves showing his diverse arsenal and not just his skill at bulldozing through defenders.

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Jahwan Edwards stops to give a high-five to a fan after the win against Toledo last fall. The senior running back has racked up 39 rushing touchdowns in his time at Ball State, and will start for the game on Saturday against Colgate.

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The Ball State Student Government Association focused on improving the paper job referral system for on-campus employment at their first meeting of the semester. Senator Jack Hesser presented the bill. If passed, it will allow students to submit job referrals online, instead of having to go to the Career Center. “It’s a drawn out process,” Hesser said. “It’s a waste of paper and it needs to be updated.” Hesser said he experienced the problem when he was in Alaska and wanted to apply for a Ball State job. Instead of being able to get a job referral online, he had to get the deadline for the job application extended.

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Senior Jahwan Edwards celebrates with his team after a victory last season at Scheumann Stadium. The sports administration major averaged 5.3 yards per carry last season.

EDWARDS: Versatility provides framework for running game success | CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

Senior Jahwan Edwards rushes during a game at Akron. Edwards is a captain this season and has started in over 30 games the past three seasons.

“A defender sees a big guy running towards him and the first thing they think is, ‘He’s about to run me over,’” Edwards said. “They sit there and their eyes get big. I use a little lateral quickness to get by him and it’s over.” Defenders are used to seeing Edwards run away from them. He’s started 30 games over the last three seasons, only missing time last year because of a concussion suffered early in the season. To combat the possibility of suffering more concussions, Edwards works closely with David Feeley, Ball State football’s director of strength and conditioning. For example, they work on Edwards’ neck to make sure he doesn’t suffer any recurring concussions. Fully healthy, Edwards said the only thing better than making a defender miss is running into the endzone. “A lot of backs out there think it’s all about speed. I’m not the fastest, but I’m not the slowest,” Edwards said. “I like showing that I can pack a punch and still run away from defenders.” Last season, he rushed for 1,129 yards in 11 games, averaging over 100 yards per outing. His longest run was 36 yards. However, Edwards said with each carry, he aims for three to four yards. Last season, he averaged 5.2 yards per carry, and in 2012, it was 6.1. After taking the handoff, Edwards watches the offensive line set up blocks in front of him, each of them

putting “a hat on a hat,” to create space for him to run. Edwards said it isn’t difficult to be patient and wait for the blocks to set up, as his coaches have taught him from the beginning to wait for openings to form before accelerating through them. Now it’s just second nature. Edwards has the size to be a power back, but his moves in the open field catch opponents off guard. “I love hitting guys with moves they don’t think I have,” Edwards said. “I’ll give him something and hear him go, ‘Oh!’ because I made him miss, and then I’m running past him.” But now when he takes the handoff, it’s coming from Ozzie Mann and not former quarterback Keith Wenning. The transition to a different signal-caller took time, but both parties like where the change is headed. Mann said their relationship grew during spring camp and continued to flourish through fall camp. For Edwards, the most stressful situation on the field is protecting Mann during the two-minute drill, when it’s his responsibility to take on any defenders who make it past the offensive line. Now with the season fast approaching, Mann knows where to look if he needs help. “He’s a captain and I go to him if I need anything,” Mann said. “He brings everything on every play, and when he’s happy, the offense will run well.” Give Mann the ball between the tackles, and he’ll be a happy man.

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Members of the women’s volleyball team rally together during their practice Monday. The Cardinals are in action 7 p.m. Friday for their first regular season game.

VOLLEYBALL TEAM TO BEGIN SEASON

The Ball State women’s volleyball team will open its season against Western Illinois at 8 p.m. Friday at Worthen Arena. The game will be part of the Ball State Active Ankle Challenge. The Cardinals are coming out of a season in which they went 24-8. They are projected to win the Mid-American Conference West Division this season. Despite losing five senior starters, Ball State does have some experience returning. They have no seniors, but will be led by seven juniors. Western Illinois finished last season 12-18. They will be looking for a better start this season, compared to last year’s start of 2-4. Ball State won both matchups between the two teams in 2013. – STAFF REPORTS

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FEATURES

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BE HERE NOW Thursday Losing September/The KillTONES/Little War Twins Starting at 9:30 p.m. at Be Here Now: Boston duo Little War Twins will headline a concert for Losing September. Following them are Cincinnati rock band The KillTONES, making their first return to Muncie. Losing September is set to close the night with their setlist beginning around 11:15 p.m. Tickets cost $6 at the door ($5 with your BSU ID). Friday Melodic hardcore bands Frailty and To Die Alone are visiting from Louisville to play a set at Be Here Now starting at 6 p.m. All ages are welcome; tickets cost $5 at the door.

A MUCH SMALLER STAGE

Technical worker trades Vegas lights for Ball State theater sets, students

FESTIVAL Freaky Tiki Friday Music festivals Freaky Tiki Friday and Wind Down continue Friday on Walnut Street near Casa del Sol and outside of The Fickle Peach on Charles Street. The festivals will continue every Friday throughout the rest of the summer.

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While over 3,000 people sat in the audience of to learn the ropes together. We were both a little the Bellagio Hotel and Casino watching Cirque overwhelmed by the sheer size and complexity du Soleil’s “O,” Alan Perez was working behind of the showroom.” the set as a technical rigger. Whenever Perez would be working the perNow Perez is making the change from Las Ve- formance, he would go from being 110 feet in gas to join the Ball State Department of Theatre the air straight down to the bottom of the pool. and Dance staff. Since Cirque’s “O” is a water show of immense “I had heard about Ball State’s Theatre De- proportions, it requires a 1.5 million gallon partment and the great things they’ve done,” he pool — almost three times the size of an Olymstaid. “So I had to take this opportunity.” pic swimming pool. In order to be able to work As an instructor, one of his goals is to teach his underwater for the show, Perez had to become students these values of safety and precision scuba certified. in the world of the performing arts. Both traits Even though he expressed having a very unique were vital for success with Cirque. experience at Cirque du Soleil, Perez explained “Working in theater, safety has always been a that he had always wanted to get back into educoncern, but my mentality changed at Cirque cational theater. because people’s lives Perez will now be the were literally hanging new interim technical on the line,” Perez said. Working in theater, safety has always director for University “O,” featuring acrobatTheatre. His responic stunts from both air been a concern, but my mentality sibilities will include and water, is a world- changed at Cirque because people’s building all sets for renowned production main stage productions and served as Perez’s lives were literally hanging on the line. and teaching several job for over two years. classes. “As soon as I walked ALAN PEREZ, interim technical director “Alan will instill a for University Theatre into the space, it was sense of organization immediate—I wanted and process to the proto work there,” Perez duction and class ensaid of “O.” “It’s arguably the best show in the vironments. The students will go away feeling world and I definitely wanted that experience.” empowered to do more by having learned to plan While working to complete his MFA at the Uni- an effective process,” Warner said. “Alan is also versity of Virginia, Perez began an independent a stickler for safety and creates an environment study with a metal working company. that leaves those working with him feeling confi“In doing this independent study, Alan put dent and secure.” himself in the position to compete for the Cirque Perez also hopes to teach students about the du Soleil ‘O’ position as Rigging Department importance of gaining real-world experience in Welder,” Steve Warner, the Technical Direc- order to gain an appreciation of what profestor at UVA and Perez’s boss, instructor and sional theater is really like. However, he is still mentor during graduate school, said. looking forward to going back to his roots in Perez performed a variety of tasks while educational theater. working with Cirque, such as training artists, His ability to bring knowledge and experience experimenting with new acrobatic tricks and from an advanced production to the classroom working on maintenance of the equipment. will be a great way to inspire students, Nathan Perez’s coworker on the rigging crew, Ja- said about Perez. cob Nathan, started at Cirque du Soleil on “He will hopefully inspire students by telling the same day, giving them the chance to get them some of the incredible opportunities there acclimated to the overwhelming nature of are out there in the entertainment production the show together. world, not only with Cirque, but with other “Working with him was easy,” Nathan said. large scale production companies as well,” Na“We started the same day so we were able than said.

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NEW YORK — ABC has chosen its next “Bachelor.” Chris Soules, who came in third last season on “The Bachelorette,” will look for love among 25 women vying for his heart. His selection was announced Wednesday on “Good Morning America.” The 32-year-old farmer from Iowa said he was “humbled, flattered and grateful” to be selected. “My focus is gonna be to make the girls that are on the show as comfortable as possible,” he said. “The Bachelor” features a single guy who goes on a series of dates to choose a potential bride. The last go-round with former pro soccer player Juan Pablo Galavis wasn’t as popular as the network had hoped, and this time, ABC seemed to want to involve the fans in its decision for the upcoming season. For weeks, executive producer Mike Fleiss teased viewers on Twitter about who would become the next “Bachelor.” One of the names in the running was race car driver Arie Luyendyk Jr., the runner-up on Emily Maynard’s season of “The Bachelorette.” Luyendyk was vocal about wanting the shot at televised love, often tweeting about it and pitching himself on various blogs. When he wasn’t chosen, he wrote on Twitter, “I’m not the Bachelor, have fun on the farm people,” essentially spoiling the announcement on “GMA.” The new season is expected to begin production next month and will begin airing in January. –

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BUFFALO, N.Y. — John Lennon’s imprisoned killer said he still gets letters about the pain he caused in his pursuit of notoriety nearly 34 years ago. “I am sorry for causing that type of pain,” Mark David Chapman told a parole board last week, according to a transcript released Wednesday. “I am sorry for being such an idiot and choosing the wrong way for glory.” It was Chapman’s eighth appearance before a parole board. In again denying his release, the three-member panel said it would “so deprecate the serious nature of the crime as to undermine respect for the law.” Chapman fired five shots on Dec. 8, 1980, outside the Dakota apartment house where Lennon lived on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, striking the ex-Beatle four times. After pleading guilty to second-degree murder, Chapman was sentenced in 1981 to 20 years to life in prison. Last week, he told the parole board members that he would understand if they denied him release based solely on the number of people he hurt. “Many, many people loved him. He was a great and talented man and they are still hurting,” Chapman, 59, said. “I get letters so that’s a major factor. It’s not a regular crime.” Chapman, who is at the Wende Correctional Facility, east of Buffalo, can try again for release in two years. –

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GARY, Ind. — Michael Jackson’s boyhood hometown of Gary is getting ready to celebrate his birthday again. Event promoter Karvin Johnson tells the Post-Tribune that this year’s three-day Michael Jackson Tribute Festival of the Arts will focus not only on the famous singer, but also on encouraging new artists. Johnson said Jackson’s mother, Katherine Jackson, and other family members, including Michael Jackson’s children, are scheduled to attend. The festival kicks off Thursday with an orchestra and choir made up of Gary students singing and playing a medley of Michael Jackson songs. The Gary Community School Corp. conducted an audition last week for the lead singer. The musical performance will be followed by a ceremony Thursday afternoon at Roosevelt High School that will include remarks by local officials. –

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Michael Jackson appears in his “Moonwalker” feature-length home video from 1988. Jackson’s boyhood home of Gary Ind., will put on a celebration for this birthday today.

RUMBLE JAHWAN EDWARDS

CAREER RECORDS

RB #32 | Senior | 5’10” | 219 lbs

39 TOUCHDOWNS 1st all-time 3,306 YARDS 4th all-time

CAREER HIGHS 3 TOUCHDOWNS seven times 30 CARRIES at Army Oct. 27, 2012 200 YARDS vs. Eastern Michigan Sept. 30, 2012 75 YARD RUN vs. Eastern Michigan Sept. 30, 2012

ACCOLADES

2011 John Hodge Award 2012 All MAC 2nd team 2013 All MAC 2nd team

CAREER TIMELINE September 3 First career carry (vs. Indiana University)

August 30 First career 200 September 17 yard game (vs. First career 100 yard game Eastern Michigan (vs. University of Buffalo) University)

2011

September 10 First career touchdown (vs. University of South Florida)

2011:

Games played: 12 Rushes: 178 Yards: 811 Touchdowns: 11 Average: 4.4 yards per carry

2013

2012

October 8 First career start (vs. Temple)

2012:

Games played: 13 Rushes: 232 Yards: 1, 410 Touchdowns: 14 Average: 6.1 yards per carry

October 5 Third consecutive 3 touchdown game (vs. University of Virginia)

2013:

Games played: 11 Rushes: 212 Yards: 1,129 Touchdowns: 14 (19th in Nation) Average: 5.2 yards per carry

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-Pete Lembo, head coach

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YOUR GUIDE TO BSU FOOTBALL

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Key players in the upcoming game

BALL STATE

Head coach: Pete Lembo (4th season)

TE SAM BRUNNER

Brunner has the task of replacing former tight end Zane Fakes, and will be tested constantly against Colgate’s 3-4 defense. He’ll likely be asked to block blitzing linemen and to help set the edge on running plays, attempting to free running back Jahwan Edwards. Brunner saw sporadic playing time last season, but will be more involved this season as Ball State incorporates new receivers.

OFFENSE

Steven Bell OL Jeremiah Harvey OL Jacob Richard OL Jalen Schlachter OL Drake Miller OL Sam Brunner TE Ozzie Mann QB Jahwan Edwards HB Jordan Williams WR Chris Shillings WR KeVonn Mabon WR

DEFENSE

Michael Ayers DE Darnell Smith DT Keenan Noel DT Nick Miles DE Ben Ingle LB Zack Ryan LB Payton Stonefield LB Eric Patterson CB Dae’shaun Hurley CB Brian Jones SS Darius Conaway FS

WR JORDAN WILLIAMS With the departure of Willie Snead and Jamill Smith, Williams will be called upon to lead Ball State’s receivers. Last season, he registered 72 catches for 1,050 yards and 10 touchdowns, a breakout performer on offense. New quarterback Ozzie Mann will rely heavily on Williams, as the offense gets used to incorporating its new weapons.

JAKE MELVILLE QB Out of all of Colgate’s quarterbacks, Melville has the most experience, but that isn’t saying much. He competed in five games last season and made one start, rushing for 148 yards. Melville could struggle with the speed Ball State’s defense can bring, as he isn’t used to seeing defenses of the Cardinals caliber in FCS.

DEMETRIUS RUSSELL HB Colgate’s chances of winning rest on the shoulders of Russell. Last season, he led the team with 173 rushes for 667 yards and nine touchdowns, earning him a spot on the All-Patriot League Third Team. Russell must have enough success to keep Ball State honest, allowing for quarterback Jake Melville beat the defense on play action passes and draws.

ED PAVALKO FB

DE MICHAEL AYERS

Pavalko is another weapon for the Colgate offense. Last season, he was named to the All-Patriot League first team for the second straight season after rushing for 5.7 yards per carry. He provides a change of pace from running back Demetrius Russell, and will be used in several different lineups and sets, testing Ball State’s defensive line and linebackers.

CB ERIC PATTERSON

Armiento will have possibly the most difficult task on the field Saturday, going up against Ball State’s Jordan Williams and KeVonn Mabon. Both receivers bring the size, speed and physicality that aren’t seen often in the Patriot League, and Armiento will likely struggle to maintain consistent coverage throughout the game. Last season, Armiento was named to the All-Patriot League first team last season.

Ayers takes over the spot held by Jonathan Newsome, and will be put to the test early. He made just one start last season, but will be a key in stopping Colgate’s run-heavy offense. Whether or not he has the lateral quickness to keep up with Colgate quarterback Jake Melville could influence the outcome of the game.

Patterson returns as one of Ball State’s most decorated players on defense. He’s started 19 games during the previous two seasons and his ability wrap up the ball carrier and shed blocks will be an important part to stopping Colgate’s run game. Last season, Patterson finished with 42 solo tackles and one interception.

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The football team celebrates after a victory during last years’s game at Scheumann Stadium. The team will be back in action for their season opener at 2 p.m. Saturday.

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OL Jon Weber OL Jordi Dalmau OL Spencer Wallach OL Zac Sawin OL Grant Siegel QB Jake Melville HB Demetrius Russell FB Ed Pavalko WR Alex Greenawalt WR John Maddaluna III TE John Quazza

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DE Brent Field DT Anto Almasian DE Victor Steffen LB Kris Kent LB Kyle Diener LB Cameron Buttermore LB Charles Cairnie CB Adam Bridgeforth CB Chris Morgan SS Mike Armiento

A positional breakdown of how Ball State could fare against Colgate in Saturday’s season opener

Ball State’s wide receivers vs. Colgate secondary

Ball State’s run defense vs. Colgate’s running game

Jahwan Edwards/ Horactio Banks vs. Colgate run defense

Colgate passing game vs. Ball State secondary

Ball State’s Jordan Williams and KeVonn Mabon have the size to overpower Colgate’s secondary. The pair are taller than every defensive back on the Raiders roster, with the exception of two freshmen, and outweigh all of them by a significant margin. Mabon missed most of last season after breaking his collarbone against North Texas, but Williams pulled in 10 touchdowns and could wreak havoc against an undersized Colgate secondary. Colgate’s best chance is to take advantage of Ball State quarterback Ozzie Mann’s inexperience and jump routes which could lead to turnovers. Last season, Colgate’s Mike Armiento led the Raiders with six interceptions, returning one for a touchdown.

One of the biggest losses Colgate suffered over the offseason was the graduation of quarterback Gavin McCartney, who was a true dual threat quarterback. Without his speed to keep Ball State’s defense guessing, Ball State will be able to key on playmaker Demetrius Russell, who ran the ball successfully last season. Although the threat to pass is there, Colgate executes a very heavy run-first offense. Ball State has a few new starters on the defensive line in Michael Ayers and Keenan Noel, which could allow Colgate to take advantage of their inexperience. But, they’re backed up by linebacker Ben Ingle, who has the speed and experience to make life difficult for the Colgate running game.

Last season, Colgate had a run defense that ranked toward the bottom of the Patriot League, allowing 200.8 yards per game on the ground and 32.6 points per game. Those numbers are exactly what Ball State running backs Jahwan Edwards and Horactio Banks want to see, as Ball State’s offensive line should be able to get a strong push and open holes for the pair to run through. Over the previous two seasons, Edwards has rushed for over 2,500 yards and accounted for 28 touchdowns. Despite working with two new starters on the offensive line this year, Edwards shouldn’t have trouble finding room to run.

Considering Colgate is a run heavy offense, most of its success passing the ball comes off play action. Cornerbacks Eric Patterson and Dae’shaun Hurley will have to stay disciplined and not bite during play action fakes, leaving receivers open for big plays. Last season, Colgate ranked last in the Patriot League with just 165.3 yards per game through the air, and they’ve also lost quarterback Gavin McCarney to graduation. If Ball State’s secondary doesn’t get caught off guard, it should have success against the Colgate passing game.

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SGA: Campus government plans next legislative steps | CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 He said he spoke to two people from the Career Center, including Jim McAtee, director of the Career Center, saying they were “onboard”. The bill will be voted on during next week’s meeting. Jennifer Jones-Hall, the assistant vice president for Student Affairs and director of Student Life, praised Hesser for the legislation. “I just want [to] commend Jack and all of the students who have signed off on this,” Jones-Hall said. “This is exactly how to do the right type of resolution and legislation. Go meet with the people, find where you can meet them halfway and then put it together like this.” Also during the meeting, Bryan Kubel, the senate pro tempore, announced the new Google Drive account SGA is using to keep all senate documents in one place. This includes the new online sponsorship page, where senators can opt to sponsor legislation, instead of writing down sponsorships on paper. During the summer, the ex-

Employee Appreciation Week • Display Ball State banners year round to beautify campus • Update the environment of Bracken Library • Return to the original rules of the Ball State T-shirt Trade In • Bring the NOH8 campaign to Ball State

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Graduates applaud during the commencement ceremony on May 3. A new program from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education hopes to graduate more students on time by encouraging them to take 15 credit hours per semester.

GRADUATE: University to implement new course planning system to map classes Sophomore Japanese and accounting major Samantha Card began taking 15 credit hours her first semester at Ball State and hasn’t stopped. “You get more for your money that way. 18 can be stressful, “ she said. “For the first couple of years, I wanted to keep it at 15: that happy medium.” So far, everything has gone according to plan for Card. She treats the 15 to Finish program as a positive one.

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