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Volume 124, Issue 21
ISU College Republicans hold first meeting Adrienne Morris Reporter
The College Republican organization held a call-out meeting Thursday in Dede III to discuss their objectives and goals for the remainder of the year. “The call-out meeting will consist of us going over our plan for the year and also going over what ideals and initiatives we would like to implement on campus,” Vice Chairman Nicholas McCollum said. McCollum said that the group strives to serve as the Republican voice on campus.
“The purpose of College Republicans is to make the conservative voice on campus be heard and to let students who share that point of thinking know that we do exist on campus,” McCollum said. The Republican Party began in 1854. It is regarded as one of America’s most significant political parties alongside the Democratic Party. The College Republicans allows members to meet different people within the government. “It also gives the members the opportunity to meet some really cool and import-
ant people in our government. For example, we met Senator Dan Coats on Tuesday of this week,” McCollum said. The members of the College Republicans handed out different materials, which are related to the Republican party, known as swag. College Republicans is an organization that is recognized throughout the country on multiple campuses. It gives students who support the Republican Party an opportunity to share their views amongst people who obtain the same ideologies. The organization
helps recruit members to the Republican Party. In some cases, people who are a part of the organization during college, eventually go on to create careers in politics. Due to the presidential election being so close, it is important that every political party is able to broadcast their views in an area where others are supportive and understanding. “The club benefits the members by giving them a place to come and share their ideals and opinions with people who think along the same way we do as College Republicans,” McCollum said.
Hispanic heritage to be celebrated at upcoming event DeOnya Garner Reporter
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The Latin/Hispanic Heritage Month Party will be Friday, Oct. 14, 2016 at 1 p.m. This will be a closing event for Hispanic Heritage Month and will feature presentations with facts about countries that have Spanish as their national language. Hispanic Heritage month is celebrated in the United States to recognize culture and heritage of Hispanic Americans. The month-long celebration began Sept. 15, coming from the anniversary of Independence of five Hispanic countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on Sept. 16 and Sept. 18. The celebration goes into October to mark “El Dia de la Raza,” or “The Day of the Race,” on Oct. 12. Most people do not know what it means to be a person of Hispanic heritage. The government defined Hispanic or Latino as a person whose origins can be traced to Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Central and South America, and other Spanish cultures. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon B. Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on Sept. 15 and ending on Oct. 15. It was enacted into law on Aug. 17, 1988, on the approval of
Mike Super — American magician and finalist on “America’s Got Talent” — wowed the crowd in TIlson Auditorium on Wednesday evening. Super showcased the tricks and illusions that have gained im national fame. Danielle Guy | Indiana Statesman
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Environment Action Club to host recyclingthemed fashion show Claire Silcox Reporter
Indiana State University’s Sycamore Environmental Action Club and local non-profit organization, Rethink, will be hosting Replay Runway. Replay Runway is a fashion show based on using reused or recycled materials to create clothing items and outfits. Replay Runway will take place on Friday, Oct. 14, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. in Dede 1 in the Hulman Memorial Student Union. Tickets range from $25 for V.I.P. to $5 for students and all of the proceeds will go to Ryves Youth Center to build a fruit and vegetable garden. This event benefits Rethink, which runs under the goal, “to promote environmental sustainability in Terre Haute,” according to the website where one can buy tickets. Maria Lefeber, a sophomore in the Sycamores Environmental Action Club, said there are simple steps to help the planet. “We are hoping that people who are interested in reusing and recycling will enjoy the event because it is promoting the important idea of sustainability,” Lefeber said. “We’re also hoping that when they
see the amount of materials people would have otherwise thrown out, they’ll consider the amount of waste we produce as humans and consider reducing their own carbon footprint.” This is a community-driven event with help from multiple organizations in the Terre Haute area. Because of the community support, Rethink has been able to put on this show. There will be appearances by dancers from Teresa’s School of Dance and there will be a play put on by Children’s Theatre of Terre Haute. The models are all community members ranging from children to young adults. “My favorite part was working with the kids and getting them excited about reusing items that may have otherwise ended up in a landfill. Personally, I’ve helped volunteer at a few workshops helping kids make their ideas of a costume into a reality, advertising the event, selling tickets and creating a few costumes on the side,” Lefeber said. With a V.I.P. ticket, one can come early at 5:30 p.m. for snacks, alcohol-free cocktails and mingling among guests and participants before being seated in the front rows. For those with general admission tickets, doors will open at 6 p.m.
Clown trend arrives at Indiana State University Ashton Hensley Reporter
As the Halloween season grows near an odd phenomenon has been sweeping the nation in the form of scary-looking clowns lurking around cities and towns. This trend has spread to several states and recently found its way to Terre Haute. For the past few weeks, social media and news coverage has been blowing up about individuals who have witnessed clowns around their hometowns. Last week Indiana State University students discovered the reality of these stories when they received a message from Public Safety saying that clowns had been spotted on campus. ISU Police Chief Joseph Newport described the event that prompted the Public Safety alert. “On Oct. 2, 2016, ISU police received a number of calls from concerned people in regard to the sighting of people wearing masks on campus. Campus police located two separate groups of students who had put masks on hoping to get a reaction from other students,” Newport said. So far there has not been any evidence to show that these masked people are dangerous; they have not attacked anyone directly. As Newport explained, the
clowns that were seen on campus were simply other students who were trying to be frightening. “I’m not sure how much danger these clowns are responsible for, at least as it pertains to ISU since there have been no dangerous incidents,” Newport said. Despite there having been no violence caused by the clowns, students are still on edge about the possible threat that they pose. The general belief among students is that people are just trying to get a reaction. However, there is still the fear of walking around campus at night and coming across one of these ominous figures. Oschtisha Jackson, a junior psychology major, explained why she finds these clowns so scary. “I’ve never had an encounter with a clown before, so I don’t know how I’d react to that. I’d probably run,” Jackson said. Newport said that he does not think that the clowns are an immediate danger to students and that current sightings do not pose a threat to the campus. However, he did share that he had some worries about how these clowns could affect Halloween activities. “I do have some concern about the up-
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Sexual assault reported: Increased trends Nationwide Tyler Davis News Editor
An updated crime alert has been issued to Indiana State University students regarding the reported sexual assault on campus. The updated report, released Oct. 13, concluded that after the ISU Police Department examined hours of video tapes, and interviewed several individuals, the sexual assault “…did not occur as originally reported.” Originally, a campus crime alert was sent out to students regarding a sexual assault that was reported over the weekend. The report, which was sent out on Oct. 9 at 3:40 a.m., advised that an ISU student was the victim of a sexual assault took place on the 5th Street side of Mills Hall. The official release described the assailant as an “unknown race” wearing a dark colored hood, a light colored shirt and black flip-flops. According to ISU Chief of police Joe Newport, it is still under investigation as to whether the aggressor was a student or member of the ISU community. It was also mentioned that some information cannot be released because the case is still being investigated. Once they finish the process,
ISU PD will send the report to the local prosecutor’s office in order to review the findings. Further updates on the assault will be held until after the prosecutors finish reviewing the findings. With a topic as prevalent as sexual assault, it’s worth asking if statistics are increasing in terms of reported assaults on campus. “I think what we’ve seen is an increase in reporting, and that is positive, no question about that,” Newport said. “With that comes the responsibility of university law enforcement and university advocates to investigate properly and to make sure that there is a balance of protection for the victims, for the suspects, and for the campus community at large.” The definition of sexual assault varies on a state-by-state basis; in Indiana sexual crimes can range from rape, sexual battery, or sexual misconduct with a minor as according to Indiana State law. “Any type of touching from a person to another person that is not consensual and just unwanted, can be viewed as sexual assault in Indiana,” Jonathon Burns, criminology instructor said. “Basically any orifice you can consider on the human body that you don’t want somebody touching; if they touch you there,
it could be considered as such.” Burns explained that a previous criminal record can have implications on the type of felony one can be charged with. “If you have a laundry list of these types of offenses, when we see a progression in terms how those go, we’re going to be tougher, it’s going to be a higher felony, and you’re going to spend more time in jail,” Burns said. Students stand the greatest
chance of staying safe, while adhering to a few guidelines given by Public Safety. According to Newport, students who travel in groups nighttime reduce the risk of encountering a sexual assault. Students can also use a phone as a decoy to dissuade a potential perpetrator. “It’s an educational thing. It’s finding yourself, and putting yourself in situations where your less likely to have something like
that happen,” Burns said. “Now again, you can’t blame the victim in these situations.” Burns went on to explain that although an individual may be over the age of 21, they still have a right to personal safety, no matter the situation. “You should be able to go out with friends and do things you want to do, and not have to walk home with the threat of being sexually assaulted,” Burns said.
“The Neon Demon” evil but beautiful Max Rinehart Reporter
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Supporters of Donald J. Trump, Republican presidential candidate, during a rally on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016 at the South Florida Fair & Expo Center in West Palm Beach, Fla.
Trump’s demand for a retraction rejected Kurtis Lee
Los Angeles Times (TNS)
An attorney for The New York Times has rejected a demand from a law firm representing Donald Trump to remove and retract a story about women who claimed the Republican presidential nominee had engaged in sexual misconduct with them. Trump’s attorneys claimed the newspaper committed libel when it published a report Wednesday that quoted two women who said that Trump had groped them, and Trump publicly vowed to sue the newspaper.
“You ask that we ‘remove it from (our) website, and issue a full and immediate retraction and apology,’” David E. McCraw, the newspaper’s lawyer, responded Thursday. “We decline to do so.” McCraw all but dared Trump to sue the paper, writing that the newspaper welcomes “the opportunity to have a court set him straight” about libel law. McCraw denied that the paper had committed libel, noting that “the essence of a libel claim, of course, is the protection of one’s reputation.” “Mr. Trump has bragged about
his nonconsensual sexual touching of women” and he has “acquiesced to a radio host’s request to discuss Mr. Trump’s own daughter as a ‘piece of ass,’” he wrote, alluding to a 2005 tape of Trump making lewd comments about women and his past appearances on the “Howard Stern Show,” in which he has talked about his daughter Ivanka. Moreover, McCraw wrote that the two women quoted in the front-page article “spoke out on an issue of national importance” because of the presidential election.
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Bob Dylan wins Nobel Prize in literature Carolyn Kellogg
Los Angeles Times (TNS)
Bob Dylan was announced as the winner of the Nobel Prize in literature on Thursday morning. Dylan was awarded the prize “for having created new poetic expressions within the American song tradition.” The American musician had long been rumored to be considered for the prize, but literary watchers considered his name among those in the running a novelty. He is the first American to win the prize since Toni Morrison in 1993. The room of watchers at the Swedish Academy seemed shocked by the announcement, one calling the decision “radical” when asking Sara Danils, permanent Secretary of the Swedish Academy, about the choice. She compared Dylan to the poet Sappho, and then suggested the interviewer begin with Dylan’s record “Blonde on Blonde.” It’s notable that the musician was cited for his lyrics and music, broadening the definition of “literature” eligible for the award. The Nobel Prize in literature has typically gone to novelists, playwrights, poets and essayists. Often, the writers recognized are both at the top of their creative fields and have work that reflects a social conscience.
When thinking of words that could describe Nicholas Winding Refn’s new film “The Neon Demon,” grisly, odd and disturbing might be a few. However, while “The Neon Demon” is absolutely and unapologetically evil, it also shows how beautiful the art form of film can be and defines a subtle political statement. Danish director Nicholas Winding Refn is the mastermind behind the film. Refn has been compared to filmmakers such as David Lynch, Federico Fellini and Quentin Tarantino. Refn is known for his heavy monochromatic lightings, which is especially surprising due to his partial color blindness. Color has become such a significant trait of the director’s aesthetics, along with the music in his films. Regardless, “The Neon Demon” is Refn’s 10th feature-length film. Refn’s earlier efforts included “Only God Forgives,” “Bronson,” and the critically acclaimed “Drive.”
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In that, Dylan fits. Bob Dylan was born Robert Allen Zimmerman in Minnesota in 1941. His story — by now well-known — includes traveling to New York, giving himself a new name, and embarking on a career in folk music. He became the voice of a generation with songs like “Blowin’ in the Wind” and “The Times They Are a-Changing,” which became anthems protesting the Vietnam War. Dylan, whose lyrics could sometimes be inscrutable, was restless, however, and shocked his fans by going electric at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965. His wide-ranging career has
continued to this day; last weekend he performed at the Desert Trip concert in Indio, Calif., and will perform again this weekend. “My music comes from two places: white hillbilly music — Roscoe Holcomb, stuff like that — and black blues — people like Son House, Charley Patton, Robert Johnson. These are the two elements I’ve always related to best, even now,” Dylan told The Times’ Robert Hilburn in 1978. “Then, all of a sudden in the ‘60s, I heard Woody Guthrie, which just blew my mind — what he did with a lyric. So, I stopped everything and learned
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Singer Bob Dylan, has been hailed as “a great poet in the Englishspeaking tradition” following his win of the Nobel Prize in Literature.
The film starts out with 16 year-old, aspiring model Jesse — played by Elle Fanning — arriving in Los Angeles. From the outset, the film establishes that Jesse’s beauty will take her places in the modeling industry. Jesse eventually befriends a makeup artist named Ruby, played by Jena Malone. Ruby discovers that Jesse has recently run away from home and is new to Los Angeles, so she decides to help her get acquainted to the city. Ruby introduces Jesse to two Australian-accented models: Sarah, played by Abbey Lee, and Gigi, played by Bella Heatcote. Gigi continuously brags about her extensive plastic surgery work. Sarah insists that the only thing that matters in this town is “who you’re having sex with.” There is instant animosity between the two models and Jesse. They don’t have much of anything in common. It’s very comparable to how the girls in the film “Mean Girls” talk smack about each other, only in a much more cynical matter.
The cold weather is approaching, and that usually means your natural hair is crying out for moisture. No one wants crusty and dry curls — everyone strives for moisturized and luscious curls. There is one simple trick to solve your problem, the LOC Method. It is three easy steps to keep your curls beautiful. L.O.C stands for “leave-in, oil, cream.” You can use any of your favorite products. Just keep in mind that the best products are the ones that are natural. For example, a good leave-in conditioner is Cantu Shea Butter. Good oils are olive oil, coconut oil and castor oil. As for a cream or gel, ECO style gel is the best for natural hair; it doesn’t dry it up and make it hard, and the gel won’t leave the white flakes. Using the LOC method is simple. Use each product one at a time and distribute it through your hair. The best way to get desired results is to part your hair into six or more sections then start spreading the love. Once the leave-in conditioner, oil and gel are in your hair, the last step is to style. There are so many styles to choose from, so it all depends on the look you are
going for. If you want tighter and more defined curls, do a twist out or wash and go. If you are going for a wavy look, a braid out is one of the best ways to do it. Again, these are just three of many different ways you can style your mane. As stated before, you can style your hair by doing a twist out, braid out, and even a wash and go. A twist out or flat twist is when you part your hair into sections, split those sections into two, and wrap one around the other. In the end it will make a twist. A braid out is exactly how it sounds. Braids are where you section your hair into a few sections and braid from the root down. Braid outs usually come out more like a wave, so the smaller your braid is the tighter the wave will be, and the bigger the braid, the looser the wave will come out. A wash and go is every Naturalista’s favorite style — at least once you master it. The trick is to listen to your mane and know what products work best with it. Most of the time all you need to do is wash your hair, section your hair into a few parts, start distributing the products, and use the LOC method.
indianastatesman.com NEON FROM PAGE 2 Once settled down in Los Angeles, Jesse has a meeting with a modeling agency. The agency tells Jesse that she will not make it in this business by using her real age. They insist that Jesse lie about her age, proclaiming that she is 19 years old. This eventually causes trouble. After a photo shoot with a well-known photographer, trouble starts brewing through every aspect of Jesse’s life. Jealousy becomes a big factor, as the other models eventually grow sick (literally) of Jesse, and decide to take matters in their own devious ways.
TRUMP FROM PAGE 2 Jessica Leeds, 74, told the newspaper that Trump had grabbed her breasts and tried to slip his hand up her skirt as they sat in the first-class cabin of a plane more than three decades ago. “He was like an octopus,” Leeds told the paper. “His hands were everywhere.” Rachel Crooks told the Times that Trump abruptly kissed her on the mouth when she introduced herself to him in front of an elevator in 2005 while
DYLAN FROM PAGE 2 his songs.” “That’s what kept me going,” Dylan continued. “I wanted to see how far I could take those elements, how well I could blend them together. Sometimes my music has gone a little to one side, but I’m always headed in the same direction.” The musician is the author of “Chronicles: Vol. 1,” a relatively straightforward autobiography that hit bestseller lists when it was published in 2004. “In the ‘60s Time, Newsweek — all those magazines — started calling me the ‘father of the revolution,’ ‘the folkrock king,’ and all that stuff. That’s when they created this ‘mythical Bob Dylan’ thing,” Dylan said in the 1978 interview.
Friday, Oct. 14, 2016 • Page 3 What follows in the remainder of the film is indeed a disturbing tale of jealousy and rage. The film digs deeper into the question of “what is real beauty?” Refn repeatedly asks the audience this question. Throughout the film, characters will say several lines like “Do you think you’re pretty?” This is very much a satire on the fashion and, in particular, the modeling industry. Refn makes an argument that nowadays, women look at beauty as what they see on the runway or in magazines. Refn also satires how a big city like Los Angeles or New York City can absolutely ruin someshe was working as a 22-year-old secretary in Trump Tower in New York. In a rally in West Palm Beach, Fla., Trump angrily denied the women’s claims and blamed his rival, Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, for the story. “These vicious claims about me of inappropriate conduct with women are totally and absolutely false,” Trump said. “And the Clintons know it, and they know it very well. These claims are all fabricated. They’re pure fiction, and they’re outright lies.” “What they say has nothing to do with me. It didn’t in the ‘60s and it doesn’t now.” In 1985, Dylan talked to Hilburn again about his career. “When I see my name anywhere, it’s (often) ‘the ‘60s this or the ‘60s that.’ I can’t figure out sometimes if people think I’m dead or alive. But I’m not through … .” the musician said. “I don’t feel old, but I remember in my 20s (when) I’d think about people in their 30s as old. The thing I really notice now is time. Things used to go a lot slower … . The days (now) go by so very fast. But I’ve never felt numb (about life). There is something about the chords, the sound of them that makes you feel alive. As long as you can play music, I believe, you’ll feel alive.”
one. They come into the city with hopes and aspirations of making it big, only to be swallowed up by “The Neon Demon.” As mentioned earlier, Refn loves using colors in his films, and “The Neon Demon” is no exception. The colors pink and yellow contrast each other perfectly in many of the scenes, while the use of deep red only intensifies it. In short, the cinematography is absolutely stunning. If it wasn’t for the film’s subject matter, one can say the cinematography would be Oscar worthy. Another key element that Refn uses is music. The music by Natasha Braier is a
CLOWNS FROM PAGE 1 coming Halloween season and the added attention given to those wearing any kind of face covering during night time hours. Not only for the general public but also for people innocently wearing masks and the possibility they could be mistaken for some sort of threat,” Newport said. Mark Hamm, a professor in ISU’s criminology department, had some insights into why the clowns have caused such an uproar and what these activities could come to. “These are not the kind, touchy-feely clowns of your childhood. Rather, the clown mask or clown make-up is intended to be visually menacing, to put people off guard and make them suspicious,” Hamm said. Hamm mentioned that this trend is a type of what he called a “performance crime.” It is meant to display rebellion, not to bring the person anything but the satis-
HISPANIC FROM PAGE 1 Public Law 100-402. Hispanics were among the earliest Europeans settlers in the new world. Hispanics have roots all over the world, and play important roles in America’s history, culture and values. From government, sports, entertainment and science. Some of the most famous Hispanic people are actors such as
mix of dance and grungy rock and roll; it rolls with the film perfectly. “The Neon Demon” is definitely not for everyone. Many of the scenes will be much too disturbing for the average viewer. And the plot itself might turn some people off. However, you have to look at the film as art, like cinema is supposed to be. If you can look past the weirdness of the film and not look at it as softcore horror film trash, like most viewers probably will, then you can find a real gem. Strictly look at it as a piece of art. If you can do that, then you will have a wild ride of a movie and something to really appreciate. faction of being defiant and scary. However, because of the menacing nature of these clowns, Hamm explained that it very well could lead to actions being taken by the law. “Threatening behavior can violate criminal statutes in some states, especially when there is intent to harm another,” Hamm said. Jessica Berwick, a junior special education major, shared the precautions she has taken. “Before all this clown stuff I was okay with walking around campus at night by myself. But now I call my mom or brother when I get out of my night class while walking by myself,” Berwick said. Newport explained that as long as students are being vigilant there is no reason to worry. “In general I think it is best when common sense and basic safety habits are practiced,” Newport said. George Lopez and Jennifer Lopez; singers such as Selena Gomez and Bruno Mars; Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor; and astronauts Michael Lopez-Alegria and Ellen Ochoa. Everyone is welcome to come to celebrate at the Heritage Month Party and learn about the contributions of Hispanic Americans in the US, and on ISU’s campus.
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Friday, Oct. 14, 2016
Clinton scandal still topic for discussion
Steve Wininger Columnist
The latest round of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s emails by WikiLeaks has brought the email controversy back to the front of the national debate. Although the email controversy never really left, it had died down and attention was being focused on other pressing issues, such as locker room talk. The Clinton’s longtime friend and campaign chairman John Podesta had thousands of emails released by WikiLeaks earlier this week. Beside Clinton, Podesta is now blaming Russia for his account being hacked. Even though the FBI is investigating, there has been no actual proof the Russian government, or Putin, was behind it, as Clinton and the Obama administration maintain. The latest round of released emails focusing on Clinton, contain information such as conspiring with the Department of Justice concerning the investigation into her email use while at the State Department. The Clinton campaign’s downplaying of the latest email releases as not trying to interfere with the legal proceedings, but as something that is merely routine, is not convincing to many. An NPR article mentions that a former DOJ staffer, Brian Fallon who is now Clinton’s press secretary, in communicating with the DOJ about the politically sensitive topic raises many questions. In addition to the emails, Podesta’s Twitter account was apparently hacked Wednesday. As with Clinton, Podesta is blaming the Russians for the attack, with the official reason of trying to influence the U.S. elections. Trump is also taking advantage of the latest releases to renew his call that Clinton should be put in jail because of her illegal handling of classified information and the use of a private email server. I will not go so far as saying she should go to jail, at least yet. However, she does need to be investigated, and the fact she violated the law concerning the use
of official email while at the State Department should disqualify her as a candidate. The controversial decision by FBI Director James Comey and Attorney General Loretta Lynch to not press charges against Clinton concerning her handling of classified information has angered many who were close to the investigation. High-ranking officials within the FBI said in a Fox News report that the FBI has lost credibility because politics played a part in the final outcome. Many agents are embarrassed and infuriated by the outcome and have lost all respect for Comey. It is illegal to hack into computers and emails and steal private information, and those responsible should be brought to justice. That, however, does not nullify the information that has been leaked, and that Clinton should have to answer for. By screaming foul and blaming the Russians at every opportunity, Clinton is using diversion to try to avoid answering to the information being published. WikiLeaks, and any other news organization, is not doing anything illegal by reporting the leaked emails. The biggest issue here, and the saddest of the realities, is that Clinton probably committed a crime and broke U.S. law by operating a private email server within her home and where classified information was being sent. Arguing that the Russians hacked it is not changing the fact that she potentially broke the law. There was also much government, or official, interference from the DOJ concerning the investigation. Few search warrants, if any, were issued, but there was several immunity agreements concerning information the FBI was seeking. One example mentioned in the Fox News article was that in order for a member of Clinton’s staff to turn over a laptop, there had to be an assurance of immunity. It is certain the email scandal is not going away anytime soon. WikiLeaks announced it had thousands more of Podesta emails it is planning to release. The question remains, is how much information the leaks will reveal about Clinton, especially concerning her time at the State Department, and how well she can continue to blame the Russians to divert attention.
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Second presidential debate heats up, Trump left cold
Joe Lippard
Assistant Opinions Editor
Sunday night marked the night of the second presidential debate between Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. The event was moderated by Anderson Cooper and Martha Raddatz. I won’t lie; I was kind of excited about this debate since I knew Trump would have to answer for a tape that surfaced over the weekend wherein he made several lewd comments regarding women. I wasn’t sure how much actual policy would be talked about though, considering the last debate seemed more like a reality show than a presidential debate to me. The stage was set up like a town hall for the two candidates; the two candidates would be in the middle, and they were surrounded with audience members who were undecided voters who each had questions for the two opponents. The night started off strong when an audience member asked Clinton and Trump if they thought that they were setting a good example for America’s youth. Clinton was the first to answer and did so by saying that America is “great” and that “there’s noth-
ing America can’t do.” She didn’t directly answer the question, but she made it clear that she would like to show the nation’s children that America is a “cool” country, which I think is a noble cause. Trump then gave his answer. His response was that he agreed with everything Hillary said. Immediately, Trump wasn’t doing very well. In a debate, you can agree with something your opponent says, but very rarely should you agree with “everything” a candidate says. From there, he turned to an attack on the current administration, attacking the Iran Deal, the Affordable Care Act, and Obama’s trade policies. He finished his statement by saying that he also wanted to make the “inner cities” better for black people and Latinos. Cooper then pointed out that Trump didn’t really answer the question and went on to ask Trump, “You described kissing women without consent, grabbing their genitals. That is sexual assault. You bragged that you have sexually assaulted women. Do you understand that?” Trump then tried explaining away his words, saying that it was “locker room talk.” I adamantly disagree with Trump on this. The vast majority of men don’t sit around just talking about sexually assaulting women. To say that this is common talk among men degrades men. Trump apologized to his family and to America; however, I feel like he wasn’t apologizing for having said (or done) the things he said, but instead I feel he apologized for having gotten caught. What Trump
said he did was disgusting, and I simply cannot support a man who brags about sexually assaulting women. Another highlight of the night was when Anderson Cooper took Trump to task for telling his Twitter followers to “check out” a sex tape of Alicia Machado, a woman who Hillary Clinton name-dropped in the last debate. Trump defended his early morning Tweet, saying, “No, there wasn’t ‘Check out a sex tape.’ It was just take a look at the person that she built up to be this wonderful Girl Scout who was no Girl Scout.” Trump’s problem here is that the Internet exists and because of that, we can go back to the day he sent the Tweet, which says, “Did Crooked Hillary help disgusting (check out sex tape and past) Alicia M become a U.S. citizen so she could use her in the debate?” He literally said the words “check out sex tape” and then tried saying he didn’t say it. When Cooper told him that he actually did say to check out a sex tape, Trump immediately pivoted to talk about Benghazi and Hillary Clinton’s alleged shortcomings regarding that incident. Another highlight was when Hillary Clinton said that it was a good thing Donald Trump was not in charge of the law. Trump jumped in and said, “Because you would be in jail.” After multiple investigations, no one can still find any evidence to put Clinton in jail. If there were evidence, it would have
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Mental health days important to students’ sanity
Kirstyn Quandt Columnist
In college we learn to nap likes it’s our second job. Or maybe our first if we haven’t gotten well acquainted with the Career Center just yet. Cat naps, ones that are actually more along the lines of sleep but we feel better labeling them otherwise, all of which are meant to give our bodies the much needed rest they deserve. We find ourselves craving them as the responsibilities build and legitimately scheduling them into our days simply to avoid going crazy.
So between class, work and the gym, we should be able to get the suggested eight hours and wake refreshed, right? If you’ve ever trekked through campus five to ten minutes before 8 a.m. to see the sweat-pant filled, glazed-over looks, you know that’s just plain false because in college it’s almost impossible to feel completely rested— unless you disregard any semblance of responsibility of course. There are columns written on physical health, Pinterest boards devoted to working out and resolutions intent on destroying any evidence of the holiday treats and epic feasts. And while we read, pin and pedal with haste, there are times we still find ourselves to be more exhausted than energized. And when you find yourself in this peculiar situation with sticky notes arranged sporadically across your planner and
assignments due one after the other, it may be time to take a mental health day. Free from all essays, appointments and errands, take time to treat yourself to a day of the utmost relaxation. Why? Because you not only deserve it, but you absolutely need it if you hope to stay sane for the remainder of the semester. With a little schedule tweaking and some serious cram-packing into a single carry on, I was able to return home for my own DIY Fall Break: Five mental health days to be exact. Getting out of town and surrounding myself with those I love most and completely disconnecting from homework and job applications offered a brief respite that I never knew I needed, but one that I am insanely thankful for. It seems as if we become so accustomed to our schedules that we find ourselves in a routine Monday through Sunday. Bor-
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ing, right? We work our butts off through the week, somehow manage to drown in the assignments we thought we were ahead on over the weekend and then fill in groceries and laundry as time permits. And thus, we become consumed and completely overwhelmed. Then, as the feelings of stress build up, it’s almost impossible not to become exhausted and snippy. Unable to blame being hangry on all occasions, at some point we have to take initiative and realize that everyone, even the most planned and organized individuals need a break at some point. While some may find relaxation in an intriguing read and others need some retail therapy to do the trick, find what it is that makes you happy and dedicate a few hours, a day or whatever you have, to basking in all of its glory. The most important thing to remember is that a break is
meant to be legitimately that. Don’t log in or let your mind wander to assignments due in the coming week. Simply enjoy time alone, with friends or loved ones and rid your mind of all things BlackBoard and timesheet-related. After returning from my own Fall Break, I felt rested, relaxed and as ready as I can be to finish out my last semester in college. From the homemade banana bread to the fall decorations and pumpkin pecan waffles candle that greeted me at home, I realized that the love and support of my family is the best kind of mental health day I could ask for. So find your own version and make time for it in your hectic schedule. When your mental health is in tip top shape, you’ll feel more relaxed, motivated and may just find yourself filling out another job application rather than napping. Here’s to dreaming, right?
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Making America great again: Trumping Clinton
Donald Trump has said terrible things, but none of them would ruin our economy or destroy our country as the election of Hillary Clinton would. There is clear documentation of Hillary’s dishonesty and unworthiness. She has lied continuously about the Benghazi Attack and
her State Department e-mails on her personal server. Hillary makes false promises to everyone to get their votes; Trump makes no false promises. Hillary says that she will raise taxes when elected; Trump will lower taxes. Hillary has said in private that
she wants to open borders. This huge influx of immigrants will strain our healthcare, school, housing, and welfare systems, if not bankrupt them altogether. Opening borders will also allow the continued flow of felons, drug traffickers, and gang members into the United States.
DEBATE FROM PAGE 4
ly-friendly and minimizing job loss for fossil power plant workers?” It was a wonderful question. Clinton spoke for moving to more renewable energy and becoming less dependent on the Middle East for oil. She also expressed concern about coal workers and said that we have to find something in order to compensate them, especially since the price of coal is down around the world. Trump attacked the Obama administration and the Environmental Protection Agency. In response to a question that asked how candidates’ energy plans would stay “environmen-
tally friendly,” Trump attacked the government agency that is specifically tasked with protecting the environment. During the debate, Trump seemed distracted, out of it, and just overall didn’t perform well. He still had the sniffling problem, which suggests that his microphone wasn’t the issue and that he may have a health issue he’s not telling the American people about. Clinton, meanwhile, was professional, poised, and — admittedly — presidential. Between these two candidates, it’s not hard to see who is more qualified for the job.
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VOLLEYBALL FROM PAGE 6 the Most Valuable Player of both of them. So far, the Sycamores have Missouri Valley Conference victories over Bradley and Evansville. Additionally, the Sycamore Football team will host South Dakota on Saturday at 3 p.m. (ET) out at Memorial Stadium. The cross country teams are also at home against the nation’s best teams when they host over 150 different schools at the NCAA Pre-Nationals Race at the LaVern Gibson Cross Country Course on the east side of Terre Haute beginning at 11:00 a.m. The Sycamore Coaches Q&A Series will be held on a weekly basis in the Commons during
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SOCCER FROM PAGE 6 game, even though at times Orf admitted, “It was hard to keep it solely on the game.” As the soccer team has entered its final stretch of the regular season, Orf is looking back on the season, even the outlook on the rest of the season is exactly what you want as from one of your senior leaders. “It’s going really well, we’ve had our ups and downs but coming up are the most important games, and we’re looking forward to them,” Orf said. You can’t ask for any more from a player.
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Sycamores face Coyotes in conference clash Dante Gray Reporter
This is a big week for the Indiana State Sycamores now sitting 3-3 on the season. They prepare to take on the South Dakota Coyotes, who want to improve to 3-3 this upcoming Saturday. The Sycamores are coming off a very close and intense game last week against the 13th-ranked Western Illinois Leathernecks 36-35, giving them their third loss of the season. The Sycamores have not faced South Dakota since 2013, when the Coyotes beat the Sycamores 17-14. South Dakota was able to survive one of the toughest games of the season by three points against Northern Iowa winning 28-25. During the game, the Coyotes were able to get on the board first with a 69-yard run from quarterback Chris Streveler, but Northern Iowa was able to answer right back with a 12-yard run from Aaron Bailey, who was also the
only player to score throughout the game for Northern Iowa. The leading rusher for South Dakota, Trevor Bouma, was able to score on a 10-yard run, going up 14-7. In the second and third quarters, quarterback Chris Streveler was able to deliver two touchdown throws to sophomore wide receiver Tacari Carpenter. Even with the Coyotes unable to find the end zone in the fourth quarter, the Northern Iowa Panthers still fell short by three points. As the Coyotes prepare to take a trip to Memorial Stadium, they will have several threats for the Sycamores to handle with the duo of running back Trevor Bouma and quarterback Chris Streveler. In the game against the Panthers, it was the dual-threat ability of Streveler that stole the show, combining for 310 yards of total offense, 182 yards through the air and another 128 on the ground, was enough to keep the Panther defense on their toes and could
prove troublesome for the Sycamores. Bouma has a total of 431 yards and two touchdowns in addition to Streveler having a total of 490 yards and five touchdowns on the ground this season. Tacari Carpenter, who is the team’s receiving leader, will be a sure passing target for the Coyotes as he has eight receptions for 167 yards and three touchdowns on the season, two of which came during the game against Northern Iowa. In addition, they bring linebacker Jet Moreland and defensive back Tyson Graham, the two leading tacklers for South Dakota. Moreland having a total of 45 tackles with 21 unassisted and 24 assisted tackles, and Graham right behind him sitting at 37 Adam Jayne | Indiana Statesman tackles 18 unassisted No. 14 sophomore Isaac Harker prepares for a pass down field. and 19 assisted tackles. While Isaac Harker seemed to be a godsend early on in the sea- in these last few weeks, having cast live on ESPN3. On the call son, which included a 300-yard thrown all of his interceptions in will be Indiana State students performance against Minnesota, the last three games. Rob Lafary on play-by-play and has since seen his production dip Saturday’s game will be broad- Tim Wells on color.
Volleyball featured in this week’s Q&A Ace Hunt
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The Indiana State Department of Athletics will host the next Sycamore Coaches Q&A in the Hulman Memorial Student Union Commons this Friday, Oct. 14 at 12 p.m. featuring head volleyball coach Traci Dahl-Skinner. The Sycamore volleyball team has a huge weekend coming up with a match against Wichita State on Friday, Oct. 14 and then Missouri State comes calling on Saturday, Oct. 15. Both matches begin at 7 p.m. (ET). Friday night’s match is the annual Dig Pink night to raise awareness about breast cancer. Junior Stephanie Bindernagel will receive her ceremonial game ball for her 1,000th career dig on Friday night while senior Bree Spangler will have a presentation on Saturday for her 1,000th career dig. Spangler needs just eight digs on Friday night to also be honored for her 1,000th career dig. Indiana State won two tournaments this year and junior setter Rachel Griffin was named
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Senior midfielder Maddie Orf puts her all into her career as a Sycamore soccer player as well as her work in the classroom.
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Senior Maddie Orf balances soccer and social lives RaShaun Jones Reporter
Athletes all have their own superstitions, whether it’s a pregame meal, song or even a nap. It’s something that gets the athlete locked in before they step onto the field. If you ask Senior midfielder Maddie Orf what hers is, her response will shock you. “I always put my sock on my left foot, before my right foot, and same gear every time,” she said. Seems silly to most, but to her it’s normal. Over the course of four years, Maddie Orf has been a hidden gem as a student-athlete while wearing Sycamore blue. Wheth-
er it’s the work done in the classroom or on the field, Orf has gotten the job done. In the 86th minute with the game tied 1-1 against the Missouri State Bears in 2013, Orf had a clutch header from former teammate Taylor Reel. As a result, that header gave the Sycamores a 2-1 win over the Bears. “It’s my favorite goal, and that shot helped the team get a bye first round of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament that year,” Orf said. When it comes to success on the field, Orf gave a ton of credit to her teammates. “They put me in the situations to have that success,” Orf said. “We’re a family, this is a special team right here,
from seniors to freshman, and we all have each other’s backs.” The stats don’t lie, right? Orf ’s resume can speak for itself. She’s been named to the all-freshman team, as well as the first and second team all Missouri Valley Conference. Coupled with, MVC academic honor roll twice, a scholar athlete twice, and the commissioner’s excellence award twice. Orf also ranks top 10 in points (33), shots (119), and goals (14) all-time in the Sycamores record book. She has been a key centerpiece on the pitch for the Sycamores over the past four years. Being a student-athlete is something that doesn’t come easy
to most. However, when it comes to balancing studies and soccer, Orf stresses that it isn’t that hard. “You have such little free time you have to make the most of it, you have to find a balance, but if it’s your main priority, (you) shouldn’t have a problem,” Orf said. Although the team couldn’t get a win on Senior Day, it was a moment every senior dreads but cherishes at the same time. “It was a special moment; my immediate family, aunts, uncles and friends of family were in attendance,” Orf said. It was clear though her focus was on the
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Indiana State swim team dives into their next meet Brice Bement Reporter
The Indiana State University swim team will be competing in the Indiana Intercollegiate Meet at 12 p.m. in West Lafayette, Indiana on Saturday, Oct. 22. The Sycamores’ swim and dive team recently had their first meet in Sycamore history on Friday, Oct. 7 and Saturday, Oct. 8. The Sycamores travelled to South Bend, Indiana to face teams for a relay meet on Friday and then competed against the University of Notre Dame on Sat-
urday. ISU ended up falling short to Notre Dame 81-179. Reflecting back on the meet, Leach wants the team to be the best they can possibly be, but there can be difficulties because the swim team is so new and has so many young faces. “They’ve done so well at progressing from the blue and white meet to Notre Dame,” Leach said. “It’ll take time for a young team to mature to conference and NCAA level.” Leach has high expectations for his young team and just wants them to focus on getting better each and every day, and individ-
ually getting better as well. “It’s the little things. Starts and turns. And making sure the student athletes are prepared for what’s ahead,” Leach said. Leach thinks that team chemistry is a very important contribution to a successful team as well and really wants his team cheering for each other during every race. The swim and dive team were very full of excitement for their first meet as well as breaking new school records. “There were a lot of nerves and anxiousness, but I’m very proud of them,” Leach said.
Now that this meet has happened, the Sycamores have to start focusing for the Indiana Intercollegiate Meet on Saturday. The Sycamores will be facing several schools all across Indiana, including Ball State University, DePauw University, the University of Evansville, Manchester University, Purdue University, Rose Hulman Institute of Technology, Valparaiso University and Wabash College. The Sycamores main focus is just to keep improving, continuing to break their own individual or school records, and continuing to get better.
Leach wants his team to improve upon chemistry and cheering for every teammate no matter what race they are competing in. According to Leach, he wants the Sycamores to work on themselves individually and to get better every step of the way. “Try and progress individually on techniques,” Leach said. “Find a better outcome from swim to swim.” After the Indiana Intercollegiate Meet, the Sycamores will be home for their next three meets. Indiana State will be facing Illinois State in Terre Haute, Indiana at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28.