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Indiana State Dance Marathon breaks record, For The Kids Brea Haller Reporter

Indiana State University held their annual Dance Marathon this past Saturday, April 6. Participants stood on their feet and danced for 12 hours as part of the fundraiser. Hundreds of students at Indiana State participated in State DM, raising $220,000.43. All of the proceeds benefit Riley Children Hospital in Indianapolis. “Raising 220,000 meant so much to me because I’m a Riley kid myself,” said freshman Cassandra Martin. The event invited children who received care at Riley’s Children Hospital to enjoy the event and to share their inspiring stories. Games such as corn hole, bounce houses and dance competitions filled

the Student Recreation Center in order to ensure everyone was having a fun time fundraising. There was even a hungry hippos game with participants on foller scooters being pushed into balloons and bringing them back to their team. The charitable event was for a local cause and participants will keep dancing year after year for the kids. “It was a great experience I can’t wait for State DM next year,” said freshman Cecilia Maue. Four participants even shaved their head for the kids, Tracy Ortiz, Michael Perez, Lilly Fann and Jacob America. “No words can describe how thankful we are for the hard work students put in for each and every dollar. Thank you, Indiana State. We did it FTK. Love, STATEDM,” the Samantha Layug | Indiana Statesman State Dance Marathon In- Right: Dance Marathon board members huddle together on stage during the 12 hour event on Saturday, April 6 stagram account said after in the Student Recreation Center. the event was over. Left: Felicity and Jaylin Graf dance on stage together during Dance Marathon.

Students learn about how to identify “Fake News” in the media Payton Jarrett Reporter

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A student throws a dart at a board full of balloons trying to pop them during the Spring Week Kickoff on April 8, 2019 on Dede Plaza.

Spring Week helps students take pride in being Sycamores Lauren Rader Reporter

Spring Week is right around the corner for ISU students, and is packed full of activities to get the campus involved and ready for Spring. Students can join in from donating blood to support the Tandem races. There is an abundance of activities for students to enjoy during the largest week of spring campus activities. The list of events includes the Kick Off in Dede Plaza from 112pm, Tri-Athlon, Spring Sing, Tandem and much more throughout the week. “I am excited for Spring Week because it will be my first time experiencing it personally. I have heard great things about it from oth-

er members of Union Board as well as other students on campus,” said Courtney Hughes, a member of the Spring Week Committee. “Being a member of Spring Week Committee, I am excited to see all of the committee’s hard work pay off.” Students can mingle and have fun together at these events. Spring Week is about uniting the campus and providing an exciting atmosphere for Sycamores. Getting students excited about their university and their involvement is the goal of Spring Week. Campus can be very stressful with classes and extracurriculars, but Spring Week is a time when students can unwind and participate in a fun and inviting atmosphere with their peers. One big event is the

tandem bike race. Student organizations get involved and compete against each other. The tandem race is known to be the only co-ed race in the nation. Jaydan Bonifer, a member of Chi Omega, is an alternate in the race. “I got involved with tandem because my sorority needed more girls to participate, so I thought it would be a great way to get involved in spring week,” Bonifer said. Many students wouldn’t get involved if it weren’t for their organizations, so the events are geared towards students to participate regardless of their affiliations. Another very popular event is the Spring Sing where student organizations and Greek life compete against one another in a lip synching

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battle. This is setup to be a fun atmosphere where students can enjoy the competition and experience Sycamore pride. This takes place April 8 at 7 pm in Tilson auditorium. Other fun events include the Tri-Athlon in Dede Plaza or SRC at 7 pm April 10, Roller Skating in Dede I, II, and III April 11 and Sycamore Sessions in Tilson Auditorium with the doors opening at 8 p.m April 12. Posters are all around the campus highlighting the events taking place this week. “Spring Week provides an opportunity for the students to take part in events on campus that are fun. It is a chance to create friendships with other ISU students,” Hughes said. “This time

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On April 3, ISU’s Career Center presented the “News, Fake News, and Fact-checkers” Workshop where students learned about how to recognize reliable information and as well as “fake news.” Students assessed their ability to recognize factual statements and opinions with on-line activities that were incorporated into the workshop. Speakers included Marsha Miller, Brian Bunnett and Karen Evans who are all affiliated with the Cunningham Memorial Library. Miller reveals the most important message from the workshop. “Whether it is news or information for a student’s report or project, take a moment to analyze it critically,” said Miller. In order to distinguish true information from the fake, the speakers have encouraged the use of FactCheck.org specifically for political news. This website aims to reduce deception in the media by analyzing the factual accuracy of information in TV ads, speeches, news releases, etc. Bunnett adds his thoughts on the importance of fact-checking. “You can’t take news for granted or accept it as true just because it comes from a slick, polished, and seemingly reliable source or website,” Bunnett says. The presentation even suggested several tips on how to spot “fake news.”

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First, researchers should consider the source the story is coming from by investigating the site and its mission. Then, assess the credibility of the author. Next, check the date. Older news stories are often the least relevant sources for current events. Then, determine whether or not the source is solely a person’s opinion. Lastly, the speakers have recommended that students consult with a librarian or other experts on the information they are researching. Students may consult with Indiana State’s librarians at library. indstate.edu/about/staff/subjects.asp. Towards the end of the presentation, the speakers describe this information as also beneficial to students entering the work force. Bunnett explains the appropriate skills that employers hope to see in students applying for jobs. “[Employers] want students who are comfortable handling and processing information and who can continue to learn throughout their careers,” said Bunnett. “A successful college student can evaluate information and properly judge its reliability and accuracy. That is one of the most important skills a student can learn.” The Cunningham Memorial Library and Career Center at ISU hope to continue this workshop to spread more knowledge to students in future semesters.


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