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Car sharing program on campus Patrick Chavis Reporter Having reliable transportation while being a college student or professor at Indiana State is crucial to being able to take advantage of what all the school has to offer. College students need reliable transportation for anything including being able to arrive to class on time every day, attending extra -curricular activities, making on campus appointments and essentially any other circumstance that would require a reliable means of transportation. However, there are currently a number of students and faculty that do not have access to easy and reliable transportation. Many resort to relying on the Terre Haute transit to get to and from campus, which means they rely on the bus’s schedule. This can become a problem whenever someone’s schedule does not line up with the buses schedule, which happens often. Fortunately there is a solution to this problem that does not require having to purchase a vehicle or having to pay to get needed repairs on the vehicle that can easily end up costing hundreds if not thousands of dollars. Indiana State offers cars to students and faculty through a partnership with the car rental company Enterprise. This service provides countless students and faculty with the means to get wherever they need to be in a timely manner. A concerning aspect concerning the program however is the fact that there

23rd annual Mini Medical School kicks off March 6 Keep up on the latest medical information by attending the 23rd annual Mini Medical School sessions, March 6 through April 24. This program is free of charge and open to the public to discuss medical training, medical procedures, current medical news and medical concerns of the public. Speakers for each session will include physicians and/or other health care specialists typically involved in the diagnosis and treatment of the symptom or condition under discussion. Speakers have been asked to focus on wellness, prevention and health care. Following a 40-to-50-minute presentation and a refreshment break, a moderator will accept questions from the audience relating to the evening’s topic. The forum is not intended to provide diagnosis of specific disease concerns of the public, but to suggest paths needed for consumers to resolve their medical questions. All sessions will be held 6:30-8:30 p.m. each Tuesday at the Landsbaum Center for Health Education, located at 1433 N. Six and a half St. Sessions are free but reservations are recommended due to limited seating. Contact Extended Learning at Indiana State at 812237-2345 or register online at https://isuaceweb-001. indstate.edu/ShowGroups. awp and click on Continuing Education. Sessions and their scheduled topics are: March 6 - Heart Health; March 13 - Obsessive Compulsive

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Bryce Bettag is one of the Enterprise Car Share Ambassador for the program.

are many ISU students and staff that have no idea that such a program exists, and whom could benefit from the program. Julio Schaad, a junior social work major said, “I have honestly never heard of this program. I think there should be more advertisement about this program. Ways that I think this can be done is by posting flyers around campus or even sending ISU students an email discussing the program and what it’s about. I feel that this would have a positive impact on ISU as a whole.” These methods of informing students and faculty of the program would surely

be beneficial in reaching more people. Indiana State Newsroom, recently in its ISU Today section, posted a short summary of the program and provided a link to Enterprise’s website for people to sign up for the program. Bryce Bettag is the Enterprise Car Share Ambassador of the program. “The Enterprise Car Share program is a relatively new and innovative concept and has actually been available on campus for a couple years now,” said Bettag. “Any student or faculty 18 or older at ISU can take advantage of the Car Share program and can become a member as soon as they

want. If you’re thinking about signing up, you should definitely do it now! The $20 application fee is waived, and the annual membership fee is marked down to $35. The hourly rate is only $7 during the week.” Bettag further explained the program. “My main goal as the enterprise Car Share Ambassador at Indiana State is to make as many students/faculty are aware of the program and how it can make their commutes easier,” Bettag said. According to Bettag, most of the members of the program are students that currently do not have their own means of transportation. However, since the cars provide fuel for whomever uses them, people decide to become members of the program to save money on gas expenses. Using the cars through the program can also save people miles on their car and can help prevent someone from losing their campus parking spot when they have to leave to do whatever it is they need to do. The program is designed to be affordable for students and faculty. Bettag stresses the need for more exposure of the program. “The program hasn’t been marketed a whole lot around campus, and that’s what I am trying to do throughout my last semester at ISU,” Bettag said. Bettag suggests that if you are interested in this program or have any questions, email him at bbettag@sycamores.indstate.edu.

Dinner and dancing at Latin Date Night Jack Gregory Reporter On Thursday night, The Office of Multicultural Services and Programs, and La Casita Student Resource Center attempted to raise money in a somewhat unconventional way: auctioning off dates. The dates, started at $1 and increased in 50 cent increments, were part of Latin Date Night, an event that provided casual conversation, dancing and fun in general for students while raising money for book scholarships for Latin/ Hispanic students at ISU. During the auction, students could bid on dates with other students who had signed up to do so. These dates last a minimum of 10 minutes and could include a nice chat or some dancing, and while the number of students who could attend and bid at the auction were not limited, there were only a small amount of slots for those wishing to be bid upon. To be one of the prospective dates, a student had to apply and there were certain rules that must be followed: The student must be over the age of 18, each date must be at least 10 minutes long, all “sales” are final, and, most importantly, be safe. There were also some guidelines and clarifications within the rules. If one’s date is making them feel uncomfortable or even unsafe, the participant can end the date at any

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Dates and food filled the room at the Latin Date Night event, serving authentic Mexican dishes.

time. It was very clearly stated in the rules that physical contact was not required and should not be expected by the person who purchased the date. Kind of like a real first date – consent and clarification were key to these dates. Overall, the event was a fun, innocent and a generally nice place

to go with your friends or to meet new people. Students gave money to a good cause, and after the auction was over, there was dancing and food! This event has had success in the past with the first two recipients, Gabriella Hamm and Alexander Becker, being awarded

a $250 book scholarship in 2017. A good amount of money, to be sure, but that doesn’t mean that the organizations involved don’t need as much help as they can get. La Casita Student Resource Center and the Office of Multi-

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U.S. Deputy Surgeon General to speak April 6

Rear Admiral Sylvia Trent-Adams, Ph.D., R.N., F.A.A.N.

Rear Admiral Sylvia Trent-Ad-

ams will speak on the topic of “Promoting public health/translating evidence into practice” 8:3010:15 a.m. April 6 in the University Hall Auditorium on the Indiana State University campus. As Deputy Surgeon General, Trent-Adams, Ph.D., R.N., F.A.A.N., advises and supports the Surgeon General regarding operations of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and in communicating the best available scientific information to advance the health of the nation. She served as the acting Surgeon General, April-September 2017, and as Chief Nurse Officer of the Public Health Service, November

2013-May 2016. The event is part of the Lambda Sigma Chapter Annual Research Day and is presented by the Lambda Sigma Nursing Honor Society and the Indiana State School of Nursing. University Hall is located at 401 N. Seventh St. The event is free to students and open to the public, but registration is required (keynote-only, half-day and full-day options available Trent-Adams has held various positions in Health and Human Services, working to improve access to care for poor and underserved communities. As a clinician and administrator, she has had a

direct impact on building systems of care to improve public health for marginalized populations domestically and internationally. Trent-Adams received her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Hampton University, a Master of Science in nursing and health policy from the University of Maryland-Baltimore and a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Maryland. She became a fellow in the American Academy of Nursing in 2014. Prior to joining the Public Health Service, Trent-Adams was a nurse officer in the U.S. Army. Story by ISU Communications and Marketing

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Entrepreneurship among new minors approved by trustees

The Indiana State University Board of Trustees approved two new minors Friday -- entrepreneurship and human capital management. “The beauty of these two minors is they fit in with so many other majors across campus -somebody in music or engineering or education -- who doesn’t want to learn how to think creatively?” said Aruna Chandra, professor in the management, information systems and business education department. Both minors were developed after assessing industry needs and growth potential, surveying faculty, students and alumni and performing a competitive analysis of peer institutions. “The overall objective is to link our programs to careers, industry demands and market trends,” Chandra said. The entrepreneurship minor provides students with knowledge and skills to start and manage entrepreneurial ventures. Courses in the minor will teach students to think entrepreneurially in various contexts by taking students through the process of building a new venture from inception to growth. “The television program ‘Shark Tank’ has driven a lot of interest in business startups among this generation of students,” said David Robinson, associate professor of management in the Scott

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College of Business. “Locally, many students have been exposed to entrepreneurs through the Business Engagement Center, Launch Terre Haute and as CEO of student organizations. The key is that through these shows and venues, the students see it is possible to take their passion and turn it into a business.” Students will gain first-hand experience in developing a valid, defensible business plan that takes into account the financial,

Google ‘bro culture’ led to violence, sexual harassment against female engineer, lawsuit alleges Ethan Baron The Mercury News (TNS) As a young, female software engineer at male-dominated Google, Loretta Lee was slapped, groped and even had a co-worker pop up from beneath her desk one night and tell her she’d never know what he’d been doing under there, according to a lawsuit filed against the company. The lawsuit comes as Silicon Valley’s tech industry, dominated by white men, has been roiled by a series of sexual-misconduct scandals and gender-related upheavals as the #MeToo movement against sexual assault of women has prompted a nationwide cultural reckoning. Google has been the focus of considerable gender-related controversy. It fired engineer James Damore over his memo claiming a biological basis for the gender gap in tech. It dismissed a transgender man who then sued the firm, claiming he was ousted for opposing bigotry in the workplace. And lawsuits by the U.S. Department of Labor and a former employee have accused the company of paying women less than men. Now, Lee’s lawsuit — filed in Santa Clara County Superior Court — alleges that the company did not protect her, saying, “Google’s bro-culture contributed to (Lee’s) suffering frequent sexual harassment and gender discrimination, for which Google failed to take corrective action.” She was fired in February 2016 for poor performance, according to the lawsuit. Google said Friday that it has “strong policies against harassment in the workplace” and reviews every complaint it receives. “We take action when we find violations, including termination of employment,” a company spokesperson said. Lee started at the company in 2008 in Los Angeles and later switched to the firm’s Mountain View campus, according to the suit, which asserts that she “was considered a talented and rising star” who received consistently “excellent” performance reviews. Lee claims that the “severe and pervasive” sexual harassment she experienced included daily abuse and egregious incidents. In addition to making lewd comments to her and ogling her “constantly,” Lee’s male co-workers spiked her drinks with whiskey and laughed about it; and shot Nerf balls and darts at her “almost every day,” the suit alleges. One male colleague sent her a text message asking if she wanted a “horizontal hug,” while another showed up at her apartment with a bottle of liquor, offering to help her fix a problem with one of her devices, refusing to leave when she asked him to, she alleges. At a holiday party, Lee “was slapped in the face by an intoxicated male co-worker for no apparent reason,” according to the suit. In January 2016, while working late one night, she was approaching her work space when she saw a male colleague with whom she had never spoken “on all fours, underneath her desk,” she claims. When he saw her, the man “jumped up and shouted, ‘You’ll never know what I was doing!’” according to the suit. “She was frightened by his comment and believed he may have installed some type of camera or similar device under her desk,” the lawsuit states. The next day, a co-worker grabbed the name badge hanging from a lanyard around her neck, asking her name and grazing her breasts with his hand, she claims. Lee’s superior and the firm’s human resources department learned of that incident and repeatedly tried to persuade her to report the alleged groper, but she resist-

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legal, ethical and environmental aspects of creating and managing a new venture. The entrepreneurship minor will prepare students to launch their own business/franchise, for careers in small business management or applying entrepreneurial principles in a corporation (intrapreneurship). According to Chandra, in business, it’s often better to learn from someone outside your industry to find innovative solutions.

“When Florida Power wanted to improve its customer service practices, they looked at L.L. Bean,” Chandra said. The human capital management minor will provide students with the skills to manage the strategic resource of any organization -- its employees. Courses in the minor will introduce students to a multi-level and integrated approach to achieving organizational outcomes through data-driven human capital management deci-

sions and strategies. “In a big data era, analytics are very important to every business,” said Chia-An Chao, professor in the management, information systems and business education department. Students will gain skills in developing an integrated talent acquisition, development and performance management program. Additionally, they will learn to diagnose and improve human capital capabilities to achieve competitive advantage. The human capital management minor will prepare students for a variety of careers in large and small firms as human capital analyst, human resource generalist/specialist and employment recruiter. Many economists agree small businesses and startups are some of the most important influencers for economic growth, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a five percent increase in human resource specialists by 2024 and a nine percent increase for human resource managers, Chandra said. “The management major is a broad, comprehensive major with lots of breadth, but it lacks depth in any one area,” Chandra said. These complementary new minors offer a clearer career

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Not all students back gun control, young conservatives say Lesley Clark McClatchy Washington Bureau (TNS)

At Justin Vaughn’s Maryland high school, support for curbing guns runs deep, “and I’m on the ‘wrong’ side,” the 17-year-old says. So it came as a relief for Vaughn to mingle with like-minded conservative students from across the country at this week’s Conservative Political Action Conference. “This is like the only place I’ve seen where kids are on my side,” Vaughn said. At his high school, he said, his pro-Second Amendment views are received as, “I’m supporting killers, when I’m really supporting people who want to protect the Constitution.” The students who survived the Valentine’s Day shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida have cap-

tivated the nation — on television, in town halls and in marches and rallies from campuses to state capitals. While they have turned their grief and anger into a powerful political force in support of gun control, and luring their peers in other states to do the same, the young adults speaking up for gun rights at CPAC say they feel increasingly marginalized. “Not liking guns is a millennial thing, it’s the cool thing to be against guns,” said Vaughn. Jacob Thomas, 20, a student at Germanna Community College in Fredericksburg, Virginia, said he’s experienced the same situation. “You can’t express that opinion, especially on college campuses,” he said. While their peers elsewhere have been adding their names to campus walkouts to protest gun violence, several students here

said they took advantage of the National Rifle Association’s show discount and signed up for membership. “The Second Amendment is what we’re protecting,” said Abby Brinkman, 22, a senior at Shawnee State University in Portsmouth, Ohio who wore a dress imprinted with the words “We the People.” She said there have been talks on her Ohio campus about starting a group to help students who are turning 21 and are interested in carrying a concealed weapon. “People have been so quick to turn on gun owners rather than smart solutions,” she said. Eric Folkerts, 20, a freshman at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, said he believes the Parkland students are “victims being used as pawns in a way to advance a political agenda.” “They’re 16, 17, 18, the reality is they really don’t

know what they’re talking about,” he said. “Just because you go through a tragedy doesn’t mean you know the issues, the policy and the legislation.” Liberty Fuchs, 19, a self-identified libertarian from Los Angeles, said she strongly empathizes with the Florida students, but is afraid their tactics are alienating even those sympathetic to them. She said she’s read statements on social media that equate support for gun rights to sanctioning school shootings. “It’s so upsetting to hear them say you’re either for gun control or dead kids,” she said. “I don’t question their motives, of course they want to do something and it’s been so powerful, so strong. But to turn it into an attack on the right wing? It’s like the feeling when you get bullied in high school because you believe in something different.”

NRA policy bars foreign donations for politics, group says Peter Stone and Greg Gordon McClatchy Washington Bureau (TNS) The National Rifle Association’s top lawyer, responding to a senator’s request for documents about possible financial dealings with Russians during the 2016 election campaign, cited a “long-standing policy” by the powerful gun lobby group not to accept funds from foreign individuals or entities for election purposes. Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon, a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee that is probing Russian influence on the election, sought the documents after McClatchy reported last month that the FBI was investigating whether a top Russian banker, Alexander Torshin, may have illegally funneled money to the group. Torshin is a lifetime NRA member who has attended several of the organization’s national conferences. The NRA was the biggest financial backer of Donald Trump’s Republican presidential campaign, spending at least $30 million on his behalf — nearly triple what it spent to support Republican nominee Mitt Romney in 2012. Wyden’s office on Friday released the NRA’s reply: a six-paragraph letter dated Feb. 15 in which General Counsel John Frazer pointed to the group’s policies prohibiting acceptance of foreign money by its various political committees, in compliance

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U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) During testimony before the Senate Committee on the Budget on June 13, 2017, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

with federal election law. The group did not provide Wyden with any documents. Frazier’s letter did not directly deny that any Russian funds may have flowed into its coffers in 2016. He did say that the NRA has not been contacted by the FBI about an investigation into Torshin, as McClatchy had previously quoted an

NRA outside attorney as saying. Torshin hosted an elite NRA delegation, which included a past NRA president and a top fundraiser for the organization, in Moscow in December 2015, and attended the NRA’s convention in May 2016 where Trump received the NRA’s coveted endorsement. During the convention, Torshin had a brief conversation with then-candidate Trump’s eldest son, Donald Jr., and reportedly tried to set up a meeting during the campaign between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The NRA general counsel’s letter generally reiterated NRA fundraising policies, and also noted that “significant contributions from unknown entities are vetted to ensure the legitimacy of donors.” An aide to Sen. Wyden said he is “reviewing the NRA’s response and considering additional follow-up questions.” In his Feb. 2 letter to the NRA, Wyden had asked for any documents or information about possible Russian contributions by Torshin or other Russians to the NRA or intermediaries aimed at helping Trump win the 2016 elections. The senator’s letter stated that, as McClatchy and several other news outlets had written, “Torshin has reported links to money laundering.” El Pais, a Spanish newspaper, last year wrote that Spanish authorities

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Disorder; March 20 End of Life Care; March 27 - Pain Management; April 3 - The role of nurse practitioners and physician assistants in medicine; April 17 - Opioid Misuse/Crisis; April 20 - Gastrointestinal Health and Nutrition; April 24 - Eye Health. Sponsors for this year’s Mini Medical School are: Hamilton Center Inc.; Harrison College; Indiana State University; Indiana University School of Medicine, Terre Haute; Minority Health Coalition of Vigo County, Inc.; Spectrum; Terre Haute Regional Hospital; Tribune-Star; UAP Clinic; Union Hospital; West Central Indiana AHEC; and WTHI-TV. Story by ISU Communications and Marketing

path -- within in-demand fields -- for Sycamores, Chao added. Both minors will be available in the Scott College of Business, effective fall 2018. In other business: • Trustees approved new housing and dining rates and a Residential Life technology fee, effective

LATIN FROM PAGE cultural Services and Programs put on this event in cooperation. To get in touch, visit the webpage on the Indiana State site or contact each service directly. La Casita Student Resource Center is a part of the Office of Multicultural Services and Programs can be reached by phone at (812) 237-2877 and is located on the seventh floor of the Hulman Memorial Student Union.

GOOGLE FROM PAGE 2 ed out of fear of being ostracized as an “informer,” she claims. After she was written up for being uncooperative, she relented and reported the man, but HR found her claims “unsubstantiated,” according to the suit. “This emboldened her colleagues to continue their inappropriate behavior,” the suit says. Her fear of being ostracized was realized, she claims, with co-workers refusing to approve her code in spite of her diligent

NRA FROM PAGE 2 Investigating Russian money-laundering operations in Spain planned to arrest Torshin in 2013 during a scheduled visit, but he was apparently tipped off and canceled his trip. Another Russian businessman, who was heard talking to Torshin on numerous tapes in the hands of Spanish authorities, has pleaded guilty to a money laundering scheme and was imprisoned for his crimes. Torshin has denied allegations that he had a role in any money laundering operations in Spain. Wyden, who is also the ranking Democrat on the Senate Finance Commit-

Monday, Feb. 26, 2018 • Page 3 fall 2018. The cost for a traditional residence hall room and standard meal plan, which represents the majority of on-campus rooms, will increase by two percent. Student rooms at 500 Wabash and University Apartments will also see a two percent increase. An optional meal plan will be offered to students living at University Apartments and 500 Wabash. work on it. Not getting her code approved led to her being “labeled as a ‘poor performer,’ ” the suit says. Lee also alleges that Google would not accommodate her after she suffered a disabling back injury from a car crash, with the company telling her she must get treatment and therapy on her own time. Lee is seeking unspecified damages in excess of $25,000 for harassment, gender discrimination, failure to prevent sexual harassment, disability discrimination, wrongful termination and retaliation. tee, also sent a similar letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. Torshin, who has attended several NRA national conventions going back at least to the 2013 event in Houston, was instrumental in founding a pro-gun group in Russia called Right to Bear Arms. An early meeting of the group, held in the fall of 2013, was attended by NRA leader David Keene, who helped cement the NRA’s ties to Torshin. Keene was also a leader of the NRA delegation that visited Moscow for a week of lavish meals and at least one meeting with a high-level Russian official in late 2015.

The standard room rate is $500 less per year than the traditional room rate and is assigned to Lincoln Quad. Available to upperclassmen, premium rooms (Hines Hall and some rooms within Reeve Hall with private baths) are $500 more per year than the traditional room rate. • Trustees approved academic laboratory/course/ program-specific fees, including increases to the

flight fee and physician assistant program rates, effective fall 2018. • Trustees approved university officials to prepare for the sale of bonds to finance the renovation of the Hulman Center facility as approved by the 2015 Indiana General Assembly. The total project cost, not to exceed $50 million, is to be financed with the issuance of debt, gifts and cash.

The proposed bond issue, to be designated Series S, would include the issuance of $37.5 million of fee-replaced debt and $6.75 million of non-feereplaced debt to be repaid through interest income. Total proceeds from the new issuance will not exceed $44,250,000. The next Board of Trustees meeting is set for May 11.

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Dr. Kandace Hinton was the event coordinator for the Gospel Celebration.

ISU bursts with praise amid Charles E. Brown Gospel Celebration Jada N. Holmes Reporter

Setting an uplifting undertone Saturday evening, the 2018 Charles E. Brown Gospel Celebration presented outstanding performances and an ultimate space of positive glorification. Contemporary hymns of rhythmic worship raced to the entrance of Tilson Auditorium upon the commencement of the production, greeting attendees with the excitement of blue stage spotlighting, and the voice of Tasha Cobbs as seating took place. Starting briefly after 6 p.m., approximately 100 audience members were welcomed subtly by Sycamore Sessions hostess Ra’Leshia Davis to establish comfortability, and entice them with everything that was to come. Among the many contributors to the celebration were the Charles E. Brown African-American Cultural Center, Office of the Provost, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. who have freshly returned to Indiana State’s campus. The audience also included the presence of newly appointed University President, Dr. Deborah Curtis. With a program incorporating choral representation from the Indianapolis, Chicago and Terre Haute areas, the gospel celebration set out to influence the culture of worship at ISU. Gracing the stage initially was a collec-

tive by the name of NewB Nation, who, through the harmonious ringing of “We Love to Call Your Name,” generated excitement to kickoff the show. Blessing the audience with messages of motivation, the group basked in an electric green essence with the accompaniment of guitar, keyboard and percussion. NewB Nation transitioned smoothly into an energetic second selection, with orange lighting to cater to their appeal. The audience, moved to applaud, engaged in meditation and song, lifting the atmosphere as it is sung, “We Stand in Adoration.” Closing their appearance was a revelation of honor, and a repeated mantra of “Your Glory Fills This Place.” Following the performance was an appearance from Corey Smith, who is instrumental in Fraternity & Sorority Life. An introduction of the evening’s guest host, Dee Dee Gray, called for a tale of her Indiana State memories, involvement with the Eastern Star church of Indianapolis, and her worship leader experience. Spreading the stage with a steep charisma, the duo proceeded to bring forth the Terre Haute Community Choir. Including the involvement of event coordinator, Dr. Kandace Hinton, the choir breathed a sweet breath of will with their first selection, “Only Just to Worship.” Among the collective was junior Samantha Smith, who favored the purpose of the celebration. “I loved it! I would like to see a better

turn out next year,” Smith said. The community choir maintained the attention of the audience even as attendance increased gradually, and the pulsation of the bass began the next selection. Lord God, rain down on me. A feature from Kim Hinton stunned an intrigued crowd, especially due to a slow and steady intensity, which eventually achieved an applauded ovation from the audience. They too, carried three selections before exiting the stage, and making way for the hosts to return. Hostess Dee Dee Gray encourages the attendees to rise in praise, welcoming Indianapolis guests performing under the instruction of writer, producer and performer, L. Lebron Wilson. Song one—My God is Greater. Participation is maximized as they sing along to the group’s explosive stage debut, with the energy going higher into the second selection. Yahweh. Even an intermediate interjection from audience member, Pamela Westbrook, sparked a roaring vocal solo, attracting the attention of L. Lebron Wilson and attendees effortlessly. The group concluded their appearance with a reflective tune—a synchronized testimony to Christ, “I Owe You My Everything.” Invading the left isle of the auditorium was the uniformed Dexter Walker & Zion Movement, hailing from Chicago, Illinois. Adorned in blue, red and yellow robes, the

group would soon approach the stage seriously, and express a trembling cry of “Go Down Moses.” Winning the hearts of the crowd with upbeat compositions, dancing and an incomparable delivery, Zion Movement shook the setting with “I Will Lift Him Up” and “I’ll Go.” At that moment, attendees were submerged into a submission to praise, and an unconditional love that religion is perceived to give everlastingly. Grammy nominated solo artist, Anita Wilson, was next on the program, and followed graciously with the soulful conveying of “I’ve Seen Him Work,” “That’s Why My Heart is Filled With Praise,” and “I’m so in Awe of You, Lord You Leave me Speechless.” Wilson grooved in a live jam before leaving a burning and faith based stage to contemporary urban gospel troupe, The Walls Group, to close the show for the night. Hinton expressed appreciation for those in attendance, and gratitude for the overall outcome of the successful celebration. “I couldn’t have been more pleased with the artists and the energy in the room,” she said. “The team was well prepared and organized; the event was a success in many ways.” Indiana State University will be prioritizing the organization of future Gospel celebrations to come, creating a true space for praise right in the heart of the campus.

Hollywood readies movie inspired by Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Brian Lisi

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Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) faces off against Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan).

‘The Walking Dead’ returns, but will the angry fans? Chuck Barney

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“The Walking Dead” returns on Sunday to kick off the second half of its eighth season and AMC’s monster hit has already been renewed for a ninth. But I can’t help but wonder: How much life, really, is left in the series? After all, this is an aging show that too often has shown signs of creative exhaustion, and last year experienced a substantial ratings decline. Most notably, it’s a show that just can’t seem to resist the urge to infuriate its passionate viewers. The latest wave of fan outrage came last December during the midseason finale when Carl Grimes (Chandler Riggs) — one of only

five characters remaining from the show’s first season — got chomped on by a walker. We all know this means that Carl is a goner, although the finale ended with him still alive. The cliff-hanger will be resolved in Sunday’s somber episode, “Honor.” The decision by showrunner Scott Gimple and his writers to kill off Carl is the show’s most shocking one to date. It instantly set off a social media firestorm, with fans grousing that they had been “blind-sided” and “betrayed.” A petition was even launched urging AMC to fire Gimple. Just a week after the episode aired, that petition reportedly had garnered 55,000 signatures. Truth be told, Carl was never one of my favorite characters. I often found him to be more annoying than engaging. However, I

agree with fans who said turning him into zombie meat felt like a shock-value moment — just another plot gimmick from a show that wallows in them way too much. (See: Glenn’s dumpster fake-out in Season 6). Moreover, the Carl twist signaled a major deviation from “The Walking Dead” comic books. In the pages of Robert Kirkman’s ongoing zombie saga, Carl is not only still alive, but has assumed more a leadership role as his father, Rick, grows older. He’s apparently pivotal to everything that happens after Rick’s all-out war against the villainous Negan. Fans of the source material have concerns that major chunks of the story will have to be modified in the show as it continues.

This could get cheesy. Hollywood has more than warmed up to the idea of a biopic about the inventor of the ever-popular Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. Following a heated bargaining process that saw multiple film studios wanting to get their hands covered in spicy red snack dust, Fox Searchlight walked away carrying the bag, Variety reports. The film will tell the true story of Richard Montanez, an immigrant’s son who started life picking produce around Southern California before he landed a job as a janitor at a Frito-Lay plant. Inspired by the Mexican dish elote (corn dusted with spices), the then-55-year-old thought to add some chili powder to unflavored Cheetos, producing a fiery iteration of the popular snack food that would turn out to be an incredibly profitable idea and get him a job as the head of Mul

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Eve Ensler of ‘The Vagina Monologues’ turns her body inside out Joanna Poncavage BookTrib (TNS)

Just when it seemed impossible that Eve Ensler had anything left to expose about her life, her art, her activism and her vagina, she proved us wrong by turning her body and soul inside out. Her book, “In The Body of the World” (2013, Metropolitan Books), chronicles her stage 4 uterine cancer diagnosis and treatment and makes surprising connections between her disease and the cancers of war, poverty and pollution that plague our planet. And now through March, Ensler performs her play, also titled “In the Body of the World,” at the Manhattan Theatre Club, New York City Center Stage 1. Reviews call the play, directed by Tony winner Diane Paulus, dazzling, gritty, unblinking and hopeful. (Ticket information is at 212-581-1212; http://bodyofthe-

worldplay.com/). As Ensler steps on stage every night before audiences of mostly women, she turns pain into power. Cancer never had a chance. In 2010, Ensler was working with Congolese women who had been gang raped or tortured, victims of systematic gender violence in the area’s wars. Women who survived were horribly mutilated, suffering internal injuries that left them infected, incontinent, in pain or unable to bear children. As Ensler worked to help the women of the Congo build their dream of a sanctuary called City of Joy, a place of safety and healing, she learned that she herself was wounded inside: There were tumors on her uterus that were spreading to other internal organs. “Cancer, a disease of pathologically dividing cells, burned away the walls of my separateness and landed me in my body,

just as the Congo landed me in the body of the world,” wrote Ensler in her book. Ensler’s earlier work, “The Vagina Monologues,” transformed the personal to the universal and became V-D, a global fund-raising effort, with annual Valentine’s Day protests to stop violence against women and girls. Ensler’s new work about cancer has also become an outreach to others who may be healing themselves or seeking to understand the afflicted. Following select performances of Ensler’s play, audience members are invited to join discussions featuring Mayo Clinic oncologists and special guest speakers, including Tony Award-winning actress and activist Cynthia Nixon, and Christine “Mama C” Schuler Deschryver, director of V-D Congo and the City of Joy. Over the past 20 years, Ensler’s “The Vagina Monologies” has been translated into 48 languages and performed in over 140 countries. The play has added untold

names for that piece of women’s anatomy to the lexicon (who can forget coochi snorcher?), and has raised more than $100 million to end violence against women and girls through more than 13,000 programs and safe houses in war-ravaged countries. Consistently named to prestigious lists (“Best Leaders,” “125 Women Who Changed Our World” and “100 Most Influential Women”), Ensler received a Tony Award in 2011 recognizing her volunteerism and humanitarian service. After months of painful treatments for her cancer, Ensler found healing and hope, and wrote: “I am standing at the entranceway to a new city. I am still thin and weak. My body is not fully mine, in the last stages of this cancer conversion. I am not sure who I will be when all this is over or where I will live or even what I will want to do with my life. But I know for sure there will be joy.”

indianastatesman.com TWD FROM PAGE 4 And it’s not only the fans who are wary. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Norman Reedus, the actor who plays Daryl, wondered if the loss of yet another original character might dramatically alter the DNA of the show. “The people that started this show, to me, are the heart of the show,” he said. “When you lose those key members, it’s such a big blow to the show, and to the fans, and to us that are there. … There’s only a few of us left … If you wanted to turn it into a totally different show, you get rid of those people. But if you want to hold on to what made the show special, you’ve got to be very careful what you do with those people.” Meanwhile, the viewers who wanted Gimple out have achieved a victory —

Monday, Feb. 26, 2018 • Page 5 sort of. In January, AMC announced that he had been elevated to the newly created role of chief content officer, overseeing the entire “Walking Dead” franchise, including the spin-off series “Fear the Walking Dead.” The move means that Angela Kang, a veteran writer on the series, will run the show beginning with season nine. Maybe Kang can revive the fortunes of “The Walking Dead” and inject a sense of freshness that has been missing for so long. She has her work cut out for her. Can she do anything to reshape a show that has been plagued by whiplash-like fluctuations in character behavior, boring stretches of been-there-done-that repetition and absolutely mind-boggling lapses of logic? Or will she just be part of the problem?

As for the here and now, my guess is that even the fans most angered by the Carl plot twist will be in front of their screens at least on Sunday to pay their respects and observe how his fate plays out. I’ve seen the episode already and will dutifully avoid any spoilers here. Just know that Riggs delivers a rave-worthy performance. After that, who knows? Rick’s (Andrew Lincoln) bloody war with Negan (Jeffery Dean Morgan) will certainly continue and the body count is sure to rise, and more zombies will get splattered into mush. And AMC will continue to draw a sizable audience to its biggest show. But surely, many others will continue to realize that enough is enough—and that it’s time to walk away from “The Walking Dead.”

CHEETOS FROM PAGE 4 ticultural Sales & Community Promotions at PepsiCo. “I had two weeks to prepare a presentation for the company executives,” Montanez told Fox News Latino, describing how he had to go to the library to learn about marketing strategy from a book. Besides the promotion and instant lifestyle upgrade, the invention also earned Montanez the title of “Godfather of Multicultural Marketing.” “Many times, greatness will come in ridiculous forms,” Montanez said. “A ridiculous idea might be a billion-dollar idea.” “Ghosts of Mississippi” screenwriter Lewis Colick will author the script, having developed the pitch for the movie alongside Montanez and producer DeVon Franklin.

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trashes California law enforcement in diatribe about immigration Scott Martelle Los Angeles Times (TNS) So President Donald Trump on Thursday essentially told every law-enforcement agency in California that were it not for the presence of federal immigration and border agents, they “would see crime like no one’s ever seen crime in this country.” Really. Of course, whether Trump believes that or was just blowing his usual smoke is impossible to know. But it’s remarkable that the president of the United States could delude himself that the nearly 80,000 law enforcement officers in California would just be overwhelmed by crime if a few thousand Immigration and Customs Enforcement and border patrol agents suddenly moved to Arizona. And it directly undercuts ICE’s current strategy of adding agents here to conduct neighborhood and workplace raids as payback for state and local laws barring official cooperation with immigration enforcement. So which is it, punish California with more agents, or fewer? Let’s go with fewer. It would reduce the level of fear in our immigrant neighborhoods and among the American children and partners of otherwise law-abiding folks wondering if they’ll be the next ones to be swept into the immigration detention system. If Trump did withdraw his immigration and border agents, California might conceivably wind up with more immigrants living here without the federal government’s permission, but that doesn’t mean that crime would worsen. In fact, things might improve. Numerous studies show that immigrants — no matter their legal status — commit crimes at lower rates than native-born Americans. And as policing experts

say, fear of deportation dissuades those living here illegally from reporting crimes to the police, or serving as witnesses in prosecutions. So if Trump does tell “ICE and Border Patrol, let California alone,” as he phrased it, the pressure would be off immigrant communities, likely improving the reporting and prosecution of crimes among people who commit fewer of them. And maybe they’d have a little breathing room until Congress gets around to adopting humane comprehensive immigration reform. Trump framed his little diatribe within the context of the MS-13 street gang, which he said “actually have franchises going to Los Angeles,” missing the history of the gang. It began here in Los Angeles among people fleeing the 1980’s Salvadoran Civil War (in which the U.S. backed one of the factions), and then flourished in El Salvador when Los Angeles-based members were deported. Its expansive presence and power is one of the most destabilizing forces in El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras, and a major factor in the decision by young Central Americans to flee north. While gangs, particularly MS-13, are an issue in Los Angeles and elsewhere, Trump’s modus operandi here is to use the specter of bad guys and violence as a reason to shut the borders, particularly to people of color from what he calls “shithole countries.” California has been right to delineate a sharp line between its responsibility to maintain public safety and enforce local and state laws, and the federal government’s responsibility to enforce civil immigration laws. If the president thinks that means he ought to pull his immigration agents, well, that’s a punishment California can probably weather.

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Marjory Stoneman Douglas student Cameron Kasky asks Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), right, if he will continue to accept money from the NRA during a CNN town hall meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018, at the BB&T Center, in Sunrise, Fla.

Surprise – CNN didn’t script town hall questions

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Every day, we hear about how full of it the “mainstream media” is. Republican President Donald Trump, for instance, has taken to calling every news outlet that criticizes him or that he disagrees with “fake news.” One such example of supposed “fake news” is the case of Colton Haab, a survivor of the Parkland school shooting who claimed that CNN gave him a scripted question to ask at their town hall last week. Haab claimed that he wanted to ask a question about hiring retired veterans as security guards to Senators Bill Nelson and Marco Rubio, but that “it ended up being all scripted.” The news organization

refuted Haab’s claim, saying that they never gave Haab a scripted question, nor have they ever given anyone a scripted question. They claimed that Haab’s father pulled him from the forum before it started. While some organizations, like Politico, only told the facts about the situation, organizations like Fox News derided the “left-leaning cable news network” for presenting Haab with a “prepared question.” Of course, after Fox News finally covered the story, Trump caught wind of it. He impulsively tweeted, “Just like so much of CNN, Fake News. That’s why their ratings are so bad! MSNBC may be worse.” This seems to be in direct contradiction to previous statements Trump has made before about needing all of the facts before opening his mouth. When he refused to condemn white supremacists after violent events in Charlottesville last year, he said he needed “the facts” before he could condemn

literal racists. “I don’t want to go quickly and just make a statement for the sake of making a political statement,” he said in 2017. “I want to know the facts.” Trump seems to have no problem immediately making political statements without all the facts when he doesn’t like the people he’s talking about. On Friday, however, CNN released correspondence between the organization and Colton Haab’s father. The emails clearly show that Haab’s father had written a four-page speech (which included phrases like “Make America Safe Again!” and using “evil” as a euphemism for guns) for his son to read in place of a question that Haab had originally submitted. Haab’s original question was only one sentence, as opposed to the four-page monstrosity his father constructed. After receiving the speech that Haab’s father asked for his son to be allowed to read, Carrie Stevenson, from CNN replied, “That really is too long. These are quick ques-

tions so that we can get to as many people as possible. This is what Colton and I discussed on the phone. He needs to stick to this.” Stevenson then wrote Haab’s submitted question verbatim as he originally wrote it in the email. In response, Haab’s father replied, “We are not actors nor do we read from a script. We are real people and a lot of thought went into these questions.” He continued, “I (sic) you want Colton to read this one short question - we are not the right people for your town hall meeting.” So Haab, who accused CNN of scripting his question, was pulled from CNN’s town hall because they wouldn’t let Haab read from a script that his father wrote for him. Haab’s father wrote a script for him to exploit this tragedy, and once CNN wouldn’t let him use his son to further his political agenda, they went to other outlets to try to push a story that CNN tried “scripting” them. If there ever were such a thing as fake

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Don’t dismiss ‘Black Panther’ as just another superhero movie James Queally Los Angeles Times (TNS) If ever there was a time when this bone-weary country needed the empowering “Black Panther” movie, this is it. We realize this Disney/Marvel tale is all fantasy entertainment based on a comic book superhero, but this film cuts against the negative cultural forces we often feel so powerless to combat. And who couldn’t use a little uplifting these days? No wonder folks of all races and creeds — Marvel fans and not — are packing movie houses in record-breaking numbers to see it. They’re connecting to its universal message of embracing your power and using it for good. Then there is a cultural bonus: its featuring of a rare black superhero. How often do children get to see a black champion flying through the air dodging blasts? It’s the reason thousands of dollars are being raised to send

groups of young people to see it. For those living under a rock, the plot: Prince T’Challa returns home to Wakanda after the death of his father. The prince finds himself fighting for his crown, his country and his life when a series of adversaries arrive seeking vibranium, an alien metal that powers everything in the African nation. It celebrates a proud Afro-centric worldview (whole families of moviegoers are showing up in African attire) without shying away from complicated issues of race, class and gender. And here are some reasons to plunk down your $12: Women are elevated and empowered. Sure, it’s a movie about a king coming into his own, but women are front and center. They aren’t portrayed as defenseless victims or accessories. They’re fierce warriors who serve as the security force for a nation against every adversary — and kick major butt.

It makes girls’ passion for science and technology cool. It’s the king’s genius sister, Shuri, who designs and builds the technological advances and spectacular gadgets featured in the story. The superhero has no protective armor suit without this girl. What a boost toward getting more girls interested and involved in STEM careers. It busts stereotypes. This ridiculous notion of Africa as poor Third World countries is turned on its head. All countries on Earth believe Wakanda to be so, but it secretly hides the most advanced technological society on the planet — a secret it guards to prevent its technology and weaponry from falling into the wrong hands. We’re not naïve to think that one movie can help solve the thorny issues that ail us in this country. But we can hold out hope that this fun joy ride causes folks to think a little differently about them.

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indianastatesman.com QIYDAR FROM PAGE 8 way with 13 points while freshman Tyreke Key added 11. Brenton Scott hit 4-of-5 from the free throw line down the stretch to score 10 while Qiydar Davis added 10 -- including the game winner. ISU hit 23-of-61 shots from the field (37.7 percent) while Bradley connected on 41.5 percent of their shots. The Sycamores connected on eight 3-pointers in the contest. Clayton Hughes, earned the start today, buried a 3-pointer at the 16:50 mark to push ISU ahead 7-5 and then Emondre

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Rickman made it a fourpoint advantage on the next possession as he rattled one home on the next possession. Following the first media timeout, Barnes made it a 7-0 run and a 12-5 lead when he drained his 111th 3-pointer of the season. The Braves came back with six in a row before a Brandon Murphy dunk as well as a Brenton Scott steal and dunk for the 19-13 lead as the clock ticked towards the 10 minute mark. A tough Jordan Barnes jumper at the 8:26 mark established a six-point lead before Bradley scored on consecutive possessions to inch closer of ISU at 21-20

as the clock went below the eight minute mark. Qiydar Davis then would go on to score five points in a row, including a 3-pointer with 4:30 remaining for the 27-25 lead. Donte Thomas knotted the game at 29 before Scott twirled in the lane and converted a lay-up and then Barnes connected on a trio of free throws for the 34-29 advantage. The Sycamores had a look inside which resulted in a long rebound and run out for the Braves as they trimmed Indiana State’s halftime lead down to 3431. Barnes and Davis led the Sycamores with eight points each at the break.

Tyreke Key hit the first big shot of the second half when he drained a 3-pointer at the 17:40 for the 39-33 cushion. The two teams went backand-forth from distance as Barnes connected from long range and then was answered by Bradley’s Nate Kennell. Then Tyreke Key came back with a trifecta from the corner to push ISU ahead 45-44 as the lead changed on three consecutive possessions. The Braves came back to take the lead in the paint, before Bronson Kessinger answered in the paint himself at the 11:28 mark to push the Sycamores ahead 47-46. The Braves

CNN FROM PAGE 6 news, this is it. Of course, Fox News didn’t let these pesky facts get in the way. Instead of publishing a correction or further clarification on the story, they have stayed silent and completely ignored the email correspondence. In fact, they seemed to have doubled down, publishing a video calling the town hall

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turned it over and Scott hit a pair of free throws on the next possession to stretch the cushion out to three points. Brandon Murphy grabbed another offensive rebound and Kessinger was credited with the tip-in as ISU led it 51-48 as the clock ticked under the nine-minute mark. Kessinger then drove the lane after a Bradley score, grabbed a huge defensive rebound and allowed Brenton Scott to use a shot fake to set up a mid range jumper with 7:25 to go which staked the Sycamores to the 55-50 lead. After the Braves grabbed one point at the free throw

line, Rickman hauled in a big offensive rebound and put it back in for the 57-51 advantage. The Braves countered with five in a row to draw within a point before Tyreke Key drained his third trey of the game to establish a 60-56 advantage. As the game went all the way from that point before, Bradley scored four in a row to knot the game at 60. Barnes drove the lane to push the Sycamores ahead 62-60 with just under four minutes to go.

“staged.” It’s kind of funny. A few years ago, we always heard about how the “mainstream media” was ruining America, and now, somehow, all of the “mainstream media” has started to fall under the umbrella of “fake news.” And on top of all this, Fox News, the organization that has more viewer numbers than both CNN and MSNBC, according to Nielsen ratings, still somehow ends up ex-

cluded from this umbrella. “Mainstream” doesn’t have anything to do with how many people it reaches, and “fake news” doesn’t have anything to do with how true the news is. Both terms are being used to describe any media that is even slightly left leaning, at all. I can only hope people see that being liberal isn’t the same thing as being a liar, but I fear I may be hoping in vain.

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Game against Tennessee recorded season high in runs, hits and home runs.

Sycamore Baseball dominates middle Tennessee in 21-4 blowout Tim McCaughan

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Indiana State baseball recorded season highs in runs, hits and home runs Saturday afternoon as the Sycamores overpowered Middle Tennessee to a tune of 21-4. Four Sycamores (4-2) hit home runs in the game led by Dane Tofteland who hit a three-run home run in the first inning. Dane

Giesler added a two-run bomb in the second to extend the Indiana State lead to 7-2. Both Hunter Lewis and Luke Fegen hit their first home runs in a Sycamore uniform in the game. Fegen hit a solo homer to left in the eighth and Lewis hit a three-run home run in the ninth. Triston Polley (2-0) tossed 6.1 innings in the start. The southpaw struck out seven and allowed just

two runs over the course of the game. The Sycamores saved bullpen arms for Sunday’s game as Donnie Ames tossed the final 2.2 innings, allowing two runs and striking out three. Indiana State continued to see the ball well throughout the game, taking advantage of 14 Middle Tennessee walks, including three in the first inning that were cashed in for five runs.

Roberto Enriquez, who finished 3-for-4 on the day with four RBIs, singled in two runs after the Blue Raiders walked the bases loaded in the first. Tofteland put an exclamation on the inning with a line-drive home run to center field to put ISU on top 5-0. Middle Tennessee (4-2) answered with two runs in the bottom half but that would be all Polley and the Sycamores would give up

until the ninth. Giesler’s first home run of the season in the second inning pushed the Sycamores to a 7-2 lead before ISU added four runs in the sixth, a run in the eighth and nine runs in the ninth. Quick Hits • Eleven Sycamores recorded base hits led by Enriquez’ 3-for-4 day • ISU hit 17-for40 (.425) in the game and 2-for-9 (.222) with two outs

• Sycamores hit 12for-26 (.462) with runners on and 8-for-15 (.533) with runners in scoring position • ISU was 23-of-36 (.639) on advancement opportunities in the game and 3-for-6 in pinch hits • Indiana State was 9-for-11 (.818) with runners on third, with less than two outs

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Baily Martin scored the only run of the game for the sycamores.

Sycamores drop Saturday game to Hilltoppers Patrick Walsh

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Indiana State gave up five runs in the first inning and dropped a 7-2 decision at Western Kentucky in a rain-shortened contest in Bowling Green at the Hilltopper Classic. WKU (9-4) used a threerun home run in the first inning to propel the Hilltoppers to the win, ending Indiana State’s seven-game win streak. The Sycamores (7-2) responded after the first, retiring six of the next seven batters. Bailey Martin would score the only run of the game for Indiana State after leading off the fourth with a double then eventually scoring on an RBI groundout by Rebecca Gibbs. The leadoff double in the inning extended Martin’s hitting streak to

four games. The Hilltoppers added two more runs in the bottom half of the fourth inning. WKU was threatening again in the fifth when inclement weather halted the game. Shortly thereafter, officials declared the game final with inclement weather projected to continue. Due to the weather, the tournament has changed from a bracketed final to a round robin. Indiana State will play Toledo Sunday at 1:15 p.m. ET/12:15 p.m. CT and then face the Hilltoppers at 5:45 p.m. ET/4:45 p.m. CT. PLAYER OF THE GAME Bailey Martin gets the nod with her 1-for-3 performance at the plate, scoring the lone run for the Sycamores. STAT OF THE GAME After a tumultuous first

inning, ISU settled in and allowed only four hits over the next four innings. PITCHERS OF RECORD • Win: Shelby Nunn, Western Kentucky (6-3) • Loss: Kylie Stober, Indiana State (0-2) RECORDS UPDATE • Indiana State: 7-2 (1-1 away) • Western Kentucky: 9-4 (2-1 home) NOTABLES • Indiana State is now 1-7 all-time against Western Kentucky. • Sunday’s game against WKU marks the first time the two teams will play multiple times in a season since 2000. • Bailey Martin and Mallory Marsicek each extended their team-leading hitting streaks to four games.

Qiydar Davis (25) added 10 points, winning over Bradley.

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Qiydar Davis hits game winner as Sycamores earn No. 6 seed at March Madness Ace Hunt

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Indiana State dug down deep and gutted out a 6664 victory over Bradley In front of 7,827 fans inside Carver Arena. The win allows the Sycamores to take advantage of an opening round bye at next week’s Missouri Valley Conference Tournament as they earned the league’s No. 6 seed. The Sycamores as the No. 6 seed at Arch Madness will face off against Illinois State (who owns a large lead in the RPI tiebreaker over Drake) on Friday, March 2 at 9:30 p.m. (ET). The game will be televised live on the

Missouri Valley Confer- a timeout with 6.1 seconds ence Television Network. on the clock to set up the Leading 62-61, Brenton final play. Bradley nearly Scott was fouled heading turned the ball over and a to the basket and hit a pair last second heave fell short of free throws with 2:33 and into the waiting arms remaining to stretch the of Brandon Murphy to advantage out to 64-61. secure the thrilling twoBradley would come back point victory. to tie it with three points Murphy finished the on their next two posses- game with 10 rebounds -sions including a Donte his last the biggest -- and Thomas lay-up with 1:42 the Sycamores dominated remaining to knot the the glass to the tune of a game at 64. 45-29 advantage. 17 SycJordan Barnes took a amore offensive rebounds step back jumper after a led to 16 second chance big defensive stop and it points -- none bigger than was long but Qiydar Da- Davis’ put back in the wanvis came through with a ing moments to push ISU put back to push the Syc- ahead for the final time. amores ahead 66-64 with Jordan Barnes led the just under 10 seconds remaining. Each team called QIYDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 7