Week of Welcome by Indiana Statesman

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Letter from the editor Fellow Sycamores, I would like to welcome you back to Indiana State University for a new academic year. I hope that you all had a fun and exciting summer and are now prepared for a year of excellent opportunities. To our new students, welcome to the most fun and exciting four, five or six years of your life, depending on your pace. College can be intimidating to some, so my advice to you is to get out of your dorm room and get involved as much as you can in the first few weeks of school. Getting involved will allow you to make friends and have experiences that will last a lifetime. To our returning students, welcome back

and I hope that we have just as much fun and excitement as we did last year. Make sure you meet and welcome our incoming freshman with open arms, and try to remember what it was like to be in a new place having new experiences. Impart the knowledge on these young men and women that you wish you had when you first started here. Helping students transition into or back into the college student lifestyle is what drove us at the Statesman to make this issue. In this issue you will find a mix of stories that aim to acclimate you to the university and give you a sense of community that Indiana State prides itself on.

My hope is that we will all come into this year with open hearts and open minds, so that we may grow as individuals and as members of our community of Sycamores. With this goal in mind, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all go forward into this year and strive to achieve the standard that has been set by generations of Sycamores before us.

With Sycamore Pride,

Alex Modesitt Editor-in-Chief

Alex Modesitt is a senior, history major and can be reached at StatesmanEditor@isustudentmedia. indstate.edu.

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Dear students, Let me start by extending a hearty welcome to our new students and a welcome back to those who are returning. Congratulations on taking this next step forward in meeting your higher education goals. As you begin your classes, please remember that you are part of the Indiana State University family. As with your own family, we want to help you succeed, be

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challenged, develop new skills, gain participating in campus activities and broader knowledge and understanding organizations. and earn your degree. So I am challenging you today. If you need help, please don’t hesitate Enthusiastically embrace ISU, its people to ask for it. Talk to your professors, meet and all who make it the special place that it with your adviser, and is. The opportunities you take advantage of our “ So I am challenging you have at Indiana State are free tutoring. Indiana today. Enthusiastically almost endless. There are State has the people and embrace ISU, its people and clubs and organizations the services that will all types, and if you all who make it the special of help you succeed. don’t find what you place that it is. .” Ultimately, the want, the University President Daniel J. Bradley, will help you start a responsibility is in your Indiana State University hands. You and your new one. Our faculty family are investing will provide numerous in your future by sending you to college. opportunities for you to engage in handsMake the most of this investment. It will on learning, and the Career Center will help pay off. While others can help you, the most you find internships, earn certifications important decisions and actions that will and ultimately, land your first job. The determine whether you are successful and Center for Community Engagement offers whether you graduate are yours and yours a number of opportunities to get involved alone. They include decisions as simple as in our community and others, and the whether you will go to class every day, do Study Abroad program offers you a chance your homework, study diligently and those to discover other parts of the world in a that are more complex such as whether manner that is hard to replicate later in life. you will choose to become a member of Seize the opportunity to immerse yourself the campus community by joining and in a different culture for a summer, a

semester or even a year. You will not be disappointed. In fact, these involvements will result in friendships that will last a lifetime, and the skills and knowledge you need to be happy and successful wherever life takes you after graduation. Finally, I ask that you remember that Indiana State is a family which means we have a responsibility to each other. If you notice someone who is not doing what they need to do to be successful, you have an obligation to point that out and offer help. This responsibility extends to extra-curricular activities. If you are in a social setting and someone appears to be unable to make good decisions, speak up and help them. Don’t just shake your head. You may find yourself in need of this kind of assistance at some point. We all have an obligation to care for each other.

With Sycamore Pride,

President Daniel J. Bradley

President of Indiana State University

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Dear students, Students often ask what it takes to be successful in college. Faculty and staff ask the same thing to improve their classrooms and/or interactions with students. Earlier this summer, a team of faculty and staff came together on a student success grant project that had this vexing question at its center. Informed by some very recent research, we found a powerful answer, growth mindset.

Do you believe that intelligence is increased exponentially. fixed or that intelligence can be develHere are five ways you can adopt a growth oped? The research is clear on this point; mindset: intelligence can be developed and one’s Embrace challenges. Some of us avoid brain grows through exercise like muscles challenges because we fear public exposure do. Unfortunately, misof weakness or reinforcetaken beliefs about IQ, “ ISU is a place that defines ment of some societal coupled with the real- its excellence not by who stereotype. College is ity that some tasks are is excluded but rather hard, but you were adsituational harder than mitted because we beincluded.” others for each of us, has lieve you are up to the Joshua Powers, propagated the wrong Prove yourself or Associate Vice President for task. idea that intelligence is other naysayers wrong. Student Success static. If we did poor on Easy does not build the math in high school, by brain and you need a fit definition we will do poorly in college. If we brain to excel in the 21st Century economy. were bad on timed exams, we will always be Learn from setbacks. You will stumble at bad. These beliefs, especially when coupled times both inside outside of the classroom. with belonging anxiety (i.e., not seeing oth- Don’t let a stumble define you or a barrier ers like “me” who succeeded), can be cata- derail you. College is about reinvention for strophic. A recent experiment done with some and brain building for all. every incoming freshman at the University Effort is the path to mastery. Well-meanof Texas showed that when students were ing parents often send messages to their reminded that intelligence is not fixed, and children that “you’re great” or “nothing can when they were made aware of older stu- stop you”. Then when that turns out to not dents like them who felt the exact anxiety be true, doubt slips in and challenge avoidthat they did and overcame it, persistence ance takes over. Consider achievement not

as an end point but to inform a next situational application. Learn from criticism. You will get a lot of it. But, it is not a reflection of you as a person, rather a process for honing what you know through effort. And, ask for help; that is a sign of excellence, not weakness. Draw inspiration from the success of others. You are not the first one to ever feel as you do. ISU is full of successful students of every type including first generation students, low income students, students of color, rural students, urban students, international students, disabled students, and many more. Go find them. You can be that too; your future is not pre-determined. ISU is a place that defines its excellence not by who is excluded but rather included. You are here because we want you here and see promise in you. Now, dig deep and grow that brain.

With Sycamore Pride,

Joshua Powers, Ph.D.

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Both inside and outside of the classroom, have fun. Make the most out of your time at State. I challenge every one of you to one day leave If there is one thing that I have learned from my this campus a better person than you are today. time as Miss ISU, it is that we are very blessed to Whether you have four years of undergraduate call this university ours. The faculty and staff are to complete of one last senior semester, there is one in a million. They want nothing more than to see you succeed. plenty of time to grow, learn and The opportunities are improve. What you put into your “ If there is one thing that I endless. run through the time at ISU is what you will get have learned from my time fountain,Sotake a weekend out of it. as Miss ISU, it is that we road trip, stay up late, study My biggest piece of advice is to get involved. I believe ISU are very blessed to call this abroad, and hang out with Dear is very unique in the way our new friends. The future is university ours.” students, students are encouraged to join yours to create, so make it Jessica Weesner, As Miss Indiana State extra-curricular organizations worth remembering! Miss ISU 2014 University, I would like and groups and to even take on I look forward to to welcome you to campus! leadership roles. Not only will these experiences cheering you all on to the best year yet at Indiana For new students, welcome round out your college career, but also they State University! to the greatest years of your life will make you much more marketable in the With Sycamore Pride, thus far. For returning students, workforce after graduation. welcome home! As a recent May In regards to academics, get to know your graduate, I am so excited for you all to professors, turn in all of your assignments on have the same opportunities that I did and time, don’t skip class and even try sitting in the Jessica Weesner is an Alumna of Indiana State more. first row or two in the classroom. By doing these University and holds the Miss Indiana State If you open yourself up to new experiences, your four simple actions consistently, you are almost University 2014 title. Her platforms are Childhood Medical Challenges paired with the Make-A-Wish time spent at Indiana State will not only be life changing guaranteed to succeed academically. but a plethora of memories that you will cherish for a lifetime. Most importantly, I want to remind you all to Foundation .

Jessica Weesner

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Reeve Hall opens door to Residential and Greek Life partnership

$14,356.50 per year. This includes a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Flex students and parents to add money onto 10â&#x20AC;? meal plan, which allows for 10 meals the account throughout the semester. The In November of 2012, Indiana State a week and the basic commons cash plan cheapest rooms at Reeve Hall are only 500 University broke ground on the now of $102. The Flex meal plans also allow dollars more than the Lincoln Quads. complete Reeve Hall. Reeve Hall is being built specifically for on-campus sorority housing and will allow sororities to move out of the Lincoln Quads. Reeve Hall will consist of two U-shaped buildings facing away from each other, each consisting of four pods. Sororities will be allowed to use the area in between the buildings for programs. There is one pod for each sorority on campus and they will each house 45 women. Sorority members will get first choice but it will be up to the sorority to fill remaining empty beds. There is no official minimum grade point average, but the sororities have set their own minimums and a student must be an upperclassman to live in Reeve Hall. There will be five different types of rooms in Reeve Hall. There will be double and single rooms with community bathrooms, double and single rooms with private bathrooms and a presidential suite with a private bathroom. These rooms The newly completed Reeve Hall is now home to the many sororities of Indiana State will range from $9,766.50 per year to University. It was completed days before move in took place (Photo by Gary Macadaeg).

Kylie Adkins Opinions Editor

There will not be Residential Assistants as there are in the other dormitories; instead there will be Sorority Community Assistants. They will be sorority members chosen by their sorority who then go through a similar, but slightly less intensive, interview and training program as RAs. Reeve Hall will be different from many of the other dormitories on campus. Similar to Jones or Hines, the rooms will be larger and have larger closets. They will also be air conditioned and feature community spaces for the students. Unlike Jones, women over 21 years of age living in Reeve will not be allowed to store or drink alcohol within the building. Reeve Hall is designed to be similar to Burford Hall in that it can be considered a kind of live and learn community, where students having similar interests and goals can easily create a supportive environment with each other. Reeve Hall is one of the first opportunities for on-campus sorority housing designed for Greek life. Many current students at Indiana State have Continued on PAGE 9

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heard the persistent rumor about the “brothel law,” which supposedly states that there can’t be more than 15 women living in one house or else it’s considered a brothel. This, while also untrue, is not the reason that there hasn’t been much sorority housing before. As the sorority

chapters continue to grow, the timing was simply right. Through a direct partnership, Residential Life and Greek Life were able to design Reeve Hall specifically for ISU sororities, making it a perfect tool to better their own communities while also increasing the presence of Greek Life on campus.

An aerial view of the newly completed Reeve Hall shows the U-like design that gives the buildings two common areas (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).

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Proud to be a Tree: why ISU was the right choice for me Kylie Adkins Opinions Editor At the beginning of my senior year it was time to start looking at colleges that I might have wanted to attend. There were so many choices it was hard to sort through. I had known about Indiana State University, but I wasn’t sure about where I wanted to go. I knew what programs I wanted and it was just a matter of finding a school that offered a decent music program as well as a decent foreign language program that offered Japanese. That’s what brought me here, but there are many other reasons why Indiana State is a great school for students. For one, tuition at ISU is cheaper than most other schools in the state, but we still offer many different fantastic programs – especially for teaching. We have everything from anthropology to information technology. The staff is friendly, the teachers are wonderful and the campus is beautiful. Living on campus is convenient and fun. Residential Life does a great job training the Resident Assistants and Academic Peer Advisors, and your freshman year living on campus may end up being your best year in school. We have a fantastic study abroad program that sends multiple students overseas every year. You can go anywhere from Central America to New Zealand to continue your studies. There is also the honors program for more advanced students which offers more difficult classes in lieu of some of the foundational studies classes.

If you are struggling with the transition to college life, there is tutoring and counseling available. Not to mention the other numerous resources on campus like the Rec Center and the library. There is always something to do, whether it is just sitting around by the fountain with friends, or wandering the campus for a relaxing stroll. The school also sets up and offers multiple programs. You can join take back the night to protest against domestic violence, or just go enjoy one of the many speakers. Maria Falzone always has a great show, and you can’t forget the movie on the president’s lawn. If live theater is you thing then there are always plays going on. If you want to get off of campus there is tons to do around Terre Haute as well. The Honey Creek Mall is just a quick jot down 3rd street, and there are plenty of bars if you are of age. You could even try the fabled Walk around Homecoming time. ISU also supports many sororities and fraternities who do quite a bit around campus if you’re into philanthropy. There is even new sorority housing this year on campus. There are many different sports teams one could join. Or if you don’t play there’s a game nearly every weekend, whether it is football, baseball, softball or basketball, there is no shortage or things to do on campus. Indiana State is one of the best schools in the state, and each of us sycamores should be proud to go to such a great school.

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What are Sycamores favorite parts of move in weekend? “I like seeing my friends again. [As a freshman] March through the arch was amazing.” Daniel Montgomery, Senior Biology Major “I just love move-in day! Everyone has a 4.0 GPA.” Sue Slyter, Indiana State University parent and loyal Sycamore. “Interactions with new students and families–It’s always an exciting part of the year. ” Nancy Rogers, Professor and Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Center for Public Service and Community Engagement To submit your favorite parts of move-in weekend, tweet us at using the hashtag #STATEmovein to @IndStatesman

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Mickey Mouse Monopoly September 17, 2014 7-9pm, Dede II Facilitators: Dr. Karen Liu, Dr. Joni Clark, Dr. Namita Goswami, Marlene Lu, and Martha Reed DREAM: An American Story October 15, 2014 7-9pm, Dede II Facilitator: Theresa Ortega Tough Guise 2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Violence, Media & the Crisis in Masculinity November 19, 2014 7-9pm, Dede II Facilitators: Dr. Ken Chew, Kevon Christian and Aaron Slocum Beauty Mark: Body Image & the Race for Perfection January 21, 2015 7-9pm, Dede II Facilitators: Michelle Fowler and Tradara Mclaurine, CDP Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome February 4, 2015 7-9pm, Dede II Facilitators: TBA How Racism Harms White Americans February 18, 2015 7-9pm, Dede II Facilitator: Dr. Linda Sperry Playing Unfair: The Media Image of the Female Athlete March 18, 2015 7-9pm, Dede II Facilitator: Hope Williams Valentine Road April 15, 2015 7-9pm, Dede II Facilitators: Ryan Steiner, Nicholas Pennington, and Kade Patterson

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Indiana Statesman, providing opportunities to generations of students

Alex Modesitt Editor-in-Chief

The Indiana Statesman is a provider of news, advertising and opinion; a learning laboratory for generations of student journalists and a vital communication link on the Indiana State University campus. The Statesman has been published for the past 85 years, but two predecessor publications — State Normal News and The Normal Advance — date all the way back to 1879. For the past 135 years the goal at the student paper has remained the same; to provide opportunities to aspiring journalists and to give them invaluable experience in the news, feature, sports and column writing fields. The Statesman is for ISU students, about ISU students and by ISU students, and this is what drives the nearly 30 student employees that produce the paper three times per week. Staffing the Statesman is an ongoing process, but begins as the school year ends. An Editor-in-Chief, who is hired late in the spring to take over the following Fall, manages the paper. Section editors who manage the news, features, opinion, sports and photographic content of the paper aid the Editor-in-Chief. A team of designers and copy editors are also kept on staff to deliver a well-designed and properly written product. A team of reporters and columnists are the workhorses of the Statesman staff. These aspiring journalists work all hours of the day, continuously chasing the next big story or

running to meet with interviewees. Without a properly trained and motivated staff, the Statesman would flounder. The thing to keep in mind with the Statesman is that it is completely run by students. Your fellow classmates did everything that you see in the paper every Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The Statesman offers its staff a college experience unlike any other student organization on campus. The Statesman staff regularly rubs elbows with professors, administrators, athletes and students from all walks of life, building quite a network of contacts and relationships. It’s not just the people that the Statesman staff gets to meet, but also the events that the staff gets to attend that separates it from other organizations. Staff members of the Statesman get to attend all ISU sporting events — even some away games — and attend the post-game press conferences with the players and coaches. They also attend theatre productions, meet with the speakers that come to campus and cover many other campus events. The Statesman is a great way to get your feet wet in the field of journalism and an even better way to fill out a resume for those who want to showcase their writing and editing skills. If you are interested in joining the energetic and motivated staff of the Statesman, visit room 143 in the Hulman Memorial Student Union to fill out an application.

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New Student Publications Director gets settled in new role Kristi Ashby News Editor

Bristol Herald Courier. East Tennessee State, where she stayed As she advanced, Milner was hired to until recently. For almost 19 years, Milner worked at Martha Milner, new director at the be the director of the East Tennessean at Indiana Statesman, has started her new role for the 2014 fall semester. Milner is coming to Indiana State University from East Tennessee State University, and was a professor and former director for ETSU’s college’s newspaper. She will also be teaching at Indiana State when the fall semester starts up. Martha was born in Toledo, Ohio where her mother was a teacher. She moved several times over the course of her childhood before heading off to college in Virginia. Milner first started working in the news industry when she started college at the University of Virginia. After this experience, she knew that journalism was her calling. From there she completed internships at local papers that were published biweekly. After her internships, she New Student Publications Director, Martha Milner, helps a student assemble the Indiana started working at a daily paper, the Statesman as she settles in to her new role at Indiana State (Photo by Heidi Staggs).

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East Tennessee State University but she has recently decided she needs a new challenge. For her, that will be moving to a new state and starting her new job with the Statesman. Milner has now been advising longer than she was a reporter, but has used her past reporting experiences to help her direct the newspapers she works for. Milner has a husband of twenty-three years, Joe Milner, and two dogs who are making the move to Terre Haute with her in support of her new position, but they are leaving their daughter behind who decided to finish her college degree in Tennessee. “I saw the posting for this job online and it seemed like it would be a good fit for me,” Milner said. “I would be able to teach and advise like I did at my former job.” Milner is still getting used to her new surroundings and the Terre Haute area Continued on PAGE 17

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because she has only just arrived and been here a few weeks. She does, however, like what she has seen so far in the community and around the university. “This town is around the size that I am used to and the people seem really nice and easy to meet so far,” Milner said. “It is definitely flatter than what I’m used to seeing and there is a lot of corn. This move was a major upheaval, but it was a good one.” Milner is still acclimating herself to her new surroundings and has not yet decided what all changes she would like to make to the Indiana Statesman. She feels she needs to learn more about the University and the Statesman before she can make decisions. She has some ideas she would like to try and focus on based on what she has learned so far.

One of these would be the news section. Milner would like to add more depth in the articles and keep up on the trends with the news. She would also like to make sure the production process is designed effectively and is running as efficiently as possible. Improving production could involve improved processes, more organization, stronger work ethics and making sure that students don’t become burnt out in their jobs. Her goal is to create a stable environment for the students that will make the work easier and more enjoyable. “I needed a new challenge and I think this move will give me that,” Milner said. “This has been a good experience so far and I’m looking forward to working at the Indiana Statesman and Indiana State University.”

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Q & A with Joe Newport CARRIE FORD Chief Copy Editor

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What is public safety’s role on campus? J: “It’s the university’s police department. And that needs to be emphasized so that people understand this is not a group of security officers—it’s a regular police department that you would be accustomed to in your hometowns.” What kind of threats do you think students face on campus? J: “Far and away, the biggest threat is to their valuables. They need to make sure that they understand that just that they’ve come to college to be aware that valuables come up missing, and we encourage them to keep an eye on them and to not be careless when they’re leaving their residence hall rooms or leaving the doors to their cars unlocked, any of that, just to make sure that they realize they have very valuable personal items and to keep an eye on them.” What does public safety advise when it comes to alcohol use on campus? J: “Public safety is the campus police department, advises people to obey the law. If you’re under 21, you’re not allowed to drink. Obviously, people are going to ignore that, and if they ignore it, then

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they should minimize their risk, and what that means is to make sure they are with people they trust, keep an eye on their conduct, make sure their decision-making is as good as it can be under the circumstances, and to realize they become vulnerable when they drink.” What can students do if they see others abusing alcohol on campus? J: “Well of course if anyone feels someone has abused alcohol they can contact campus police. There are certain protections [such as the Indiana Lifeline Law] involved for people who call the police when they feel that somebody is harming themselves by drinking way too much, and protections for the persons who report that to us, that they won’t necessarily be arrested. So if they’re with someone who looks like they’re in medical peril because of their drinking, sure you can call the police, the cost of that is manageable.” Do you believe that there is a drug problem on campus? J: “Well, my opinion is that if anybody uses illegal drugs there is a drug problem. So, yes, I’m certain there are people who use drugs and I believe that it’s a CONTINUED ON PAGE 19

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 problem. Again, people are going to make conscious decisions to use illegal substances and alcohol, and I guess the best we can ask as university administrators is for each person to realize the risks that they are taking when they use drugs, again, their personal behaviors as well as the risk of arrest.” How can students protect themselves from assault on campus? J: “I think that if they are walking at night, make sure they walk in groups, make sure they walk in well-lit areas. This is going to be a new environment for thousands of kids this year, thousands of students, and to make sure that they are in places where they not only feel safe but where they are safe. This is an urban campus, and people can come and go through this campus pretty much as they want. We have a good police department, but we’re not going to be everywhere at every time, so make sure that they’re aware of their surroundings, to be with other people, and to be aware that all of those personal behaviors can also compromise their possibility of being assaulted.” What specific kinds of programs does public safety offer to students on campus? J: “RAD -- Rape Aggression Defense System. We teach that to groups who request it. … [Sometimes] it’s necessary for [students] to walk across campus alone,

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we’ll provide escorts from campus safety, if people are immobile in some way -- like an injury or leg or something like that -- we can provide some service in terms of driving them from one place to another in a golf cart. If people have car problems, we can assist with some of those issues.” When it comes to safety, how do you think ISU compares to other colleges? J: “I think we compare well. I don’t think our numbers are particularly bad. They’re solid, of course, we’d like to see zero across every column, but when you have people, you’re going to have conflict, you’re going to have issues, and that’s human nature. I think that we are in a pretty good spot in terms of our statistical data when it comes to misbehavior on campus and reportable crimes. I think we are in a good position to compare ourselves to other institutions.” What advice do you have for incoming students to protect themselves on campus? J: “Don’t be overly trusting. There will be people from all over the world that they’re going to meet if they choose to, and there are wonderful people and there not-sogood people, and there’s all kinds of folks in between. And to make sure that they are aware that when they meet folks and they exchange ideas and thoughts and words that they’re still at the same time making certain that their personal safety is most important in the mind.

Not only do the campus police have the power to arrest and put you in jail, there’s also the option of the student conduct process. Student conduct is an office that allows for the university to have more say in a student’s conduct when it comes to behaviors that are detrimental to the university and maybe to some personal extent. The student conduct office can actually have people suspended from school—kicked out, more than what the local courts can do. I guess I want the new students to be understanding that if [they’re] referred to student conduct that it can result in some pretty serious stuff. The student conduct office sees the ISU P.D. reports and acts on them. When you’re a student at ISU, you face kind of a dual set of rules, and that’s the state of Indiana’s laws as well as the university’s code of student conduct, and you’re held accountable for that.” Any final advice? J: “For the students that are arriving, if they stay on campus they’re going to be relatively safe. If they wander off of campus and in certain areas of Terre Haute and they’re looking for trouble, they won’t have a hard time finding it. You just gotta be smart, you know, about how you conduct yourself. For the people that live off of campus it’s another thing to be wary of their neighborhoods and their surroundings and make sure that they secure their property and be aware of their personal vulnerabilities.”

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ALEX MODESITT Editor-in-Chief

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J. Gumbo’s is quickly becoming one of the must-eat destinations in downtown Terre Haute. They serve Cajun-style dishes that aren’t for those who don’t like a little heat. From the Bumble Bee Stew to the Voodoo Chicken, spices abound in J. Gumbos cuisine. Located on Wabash Avenue near The Verve and Chava’s makes J. Gumbo’s a convenient option for students who live on or nearby Indiana State’s campus. Open: Monday - Wednesday: 10:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Thursday - Saturday: 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sunday: 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.

The historic Copper Bar is located in the heart of downtown Terre Haute. The Copper bar moved into the multi-level establishment in 2006, but its namesake bar has been in operation since the 1920s. The bar is spacious, with seating upstairs, downstairs and on a patio. Although the Copper Bar is known for being the “Best Bar” in Terre Haute, it is no slouch in the kitchen, dishing out some of the tastiest eats in the Wabash Valley. Open: Monday – Saturday: 11a.m. - 3 a.m. Sunday: 12 p.m. - 3 a.m.

7th & Elm Bar and Grille is a staple establishment located just north-west of campus. They sport a “Touch Tunes” jukebox and large outdoor patio great for hosting events. 7th & Elm has an extensive menu that has everything from wings to burgers and freshly made sandwiches. For the money conscious drinkers, they offer drink specials nearly every night of the week and trivia on Thursday evenings to test your knowledge while inebriated. Open: Sunday & Monday: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday: 11a.m. – Midnight

Yogurt in Love is a chain store that is operated by a local family. The yogurt is self-serve and comes with over 60 topping options. Yogurt in Love is located near 7th and Wabash Streets between The Verve and J. Gumbos’s. Open: Mon - Wed: 12 p.m. - 11 p.m. Thu - Sat: 12 p.m. - midnight Sun: 1 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Craving affordable yet tasty Mexican-style food? Then Chava’s located on Wabash Avenue is your kind of place. Chava’s offers a wide variety of Mexican food such as tacos, burritos, nachos, quesadillas and fajitas. Chava’s also has hours that are college student friendly. Staying open until four in the morning Thursday though Saturday makes it a popular destination after a long night out on the town. Open: Mon - Wed: 11 a.m. – 2 a.m. Thu - Sat: 11 p.m. – 4 a.m. Sun: 11 a.m. - midnight

Located two blocks south of campus, this local hang out is perfect for Indiana State University students and staff. The newly opened Tater and Joe’s Coffee Grounds provides downtown with a taste of the local art scene and freshly brewed coffee. Tater and Joe’s not only features as the name suggests specialty baked potatoes bout also Third Thursday poetry readings and weekly open-mic night. Whether you are taking a study break or want to have a local hang out, this local hotspot is the place to go to experience Terre Haute culture. Open: Monday – Friday: 17:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.

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Indiana State Speaker Series brings in “knockout” lineup Actor, director, producer and author Henry Winkler will kick off this year’s Indiana State University Speakers Series. Other speakers scheduled to appear throughout the coming school year are Rebecca Skloot, author of “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks;” former U.S. energy secretary Steven Chu; political strategist David Axelrod; Star Parker, founder and president of the Coalition on Urban Renewal and Education; and boxing legend and entrepreneur “Sugar Ray” Leonard. “This promises to be one of the strongest Speakers Series in the program’s 35-year history,” said Nancy Rogers, associate vice president for experiential learning and community engagement. “The primary goal of the series is community outreach - inviting people to join the campus community for an informative and entertaining evening.” Winkler’s portrayal of Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli on the popular situation comedy “Happy Days” made him one of the most recognizable actors in the

world, but he has also achieved success as a director, producer and author. During his 10 years on Happy Days, the Yale-trained Winkler won two Golden Globe Awards and was nominated three times for an Emmy. He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the leather jacket his character wore has hung in The Smithsonian since 1980. In 2010, Winkler joined the cast of the USA Network series, Royal Pains, as Eddie R. Lawson. He also joined the ensemble cast of Cartoon Network’s first live-action comedy, Children’s Hospital. He plays hospital administrator, Sy Mittleman. He has also played Captain Hook at the New Wimbledon Theatre in London and the Milton Keyes Theatre in Woking, England. Winkler also writes children’s novels with his partner, Lin Oliver. His books were inspired by learning challenges he encountered during his education. “I had trouble reading books, so I never imagined I could write one,” he said. Winkler has worked to bring awareness

and support to children who learn differently by advocating for changes in the educational system and informing parents and teachers about learning challenges. Winkler will speak at Indiana State on Sept. 9. All University Speakers Series presentations are scheduled for 7 p.m. in Tilson Auditorium. Admission is free. Bestselling author Rebecca Skloot uncovered the truth about Henrietta Lacks, a young black woman who died of cervical cancer in 1951, leaving a line of cells harvested without her consent. Her cells contributed to scientific advancements as varied as the polio vaccine, treatments for cancers and viruses and in-vitro fertilization. Her children were later used in research without their consent and have never benefited from the commercialization of their mother’s cells. Skloot has written more than 200 feature articles, personal essays, book reviews, and news stories and was named one of Five Surprising Leaders of 2010 by

The Washington Post. She will speak Oct. 20. Chu, the first Nobel laureate to serve as U.S. energy secretary (2009-13) offers insight on America’s energy future and how advances in science are the key to identifying and using cleaner energy sources. His research focus transformed the Energy Department by bringing science to the forefront of America’s clean energy policy. President Obama tasked Chu to use his scientific skills to assist BP in stopping the massive Gulf oil leak and to help the government of Japan in dealing with the tsunami-damaged Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear reactors. Chu’s presentation is set for Nov. 5. Axelrod served as senior advisor to President Obama and a strategist for his campaigns. He is director of the Institute of Politics at the University of Chicago. He was the founder and senior partner at AKPD Message and Media, where he managed media strategy and communications for more than 150 local, Continued on PAGE 23

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state and national campaigns, with a focus on progressive candidates and causes. Axelrod spent eight years as a reporter for The Chicago Tribune, where he covered national, state and local politics. Active in charitable work in Chicago, Axelrod has supported Special Olympics and Misericordia, a home for persons with development disabilities. He and his wife Susan helped found Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy (CURE), which has raised more than $26 million for scientists searching for a cure. Axelrod’s University Speakers Series visit is scheduled for Feb. 5. Parker heads a nonprofit think tank which promotes market based public policy to fight poverty. She had seven years of firsthand experience with welfare dependency. A conservative crusader who spoke at the 1996 Republican National Convention and has debated Jesse Jackson, she brings new energy to discussions on how to transition America’s

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poor from government dependency. She has received numerous awards and commendations for her work on public policy issues. Star’s visit to Indiana State is scheduled for March 25. Leonard, one of the legendary sports icons of the 20th century, is among the most sought after motivational speakers in the world. His speech, “POWER” (Prepare, Overcome and Win Every Round) is consistently booked with Fortune 500 companies. His autobiography “The Big Fight: My Life in an Out of the Ring” reveals the complex man behind the boxer. The Olympic hero and six-time champion battled depression, rage, addiction and greed. In his book, Leonard comes to terms with both triumph and struggle and presents a gripping portrait of strength, courage and resilience, both in and out of the ring. In 2013, Leonard debuted a new contemporary athletic men’s clothing collection. Through his online community, he connects with fans through the sport of boxing, general fitness and philanthropy. His Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation helps fight diabetes and child obesity. Leonard will speak April 7. Story courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing.

Miss Indiana State University Scholarship Program

An information meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 27 at 5:30 p.m., in HMSU 321.

The deadline for submitting application materials the Miss Indiana State University competition is 5 p.m. on Monday, September 8. Miss Indiana State University will represent ISU at Miss Indiana in June of 2015 with the right to represent Indiana at Miss America.

Information about the program may be found at www.indstate.edu/sao Contact Freda Luers at freda.luers@indstate.edu or 812.237.3830

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ISU and Thompson Thrift begin work on housing project Nathan Hedrick Reporter Indiana State University has commissioned a new housing building to be erected this summer at 500 Wabash Ave., at the corner of 5th St. and Wabash Ave. just off of campus. As one of the numerous campus-wide construction projects that have been implemented this summer, construction is projected to be completed and ready for occupancy by Fall 2015. Indiana State has entered into a longterm lease agreement with construction company Thompson Thrift. The ground floor will provide leasable space for retail businesses, restaurants and office space. The only business that has been confirmed to occupy one of the spaces on the ground floor is the Crisis Pregnancy Center. Indiana State has no involvement in the choosing of retail tenants for the ground floor. The 22,000 square foot ground floor will have a pedestrian walkway at the mid-block that cuts through the base of the building. There will also be a

small parking lot at the north end of the building. According to Thompson Thrift’s news release on their website, the design of the building was chosen to “contribute to the historic character of downtown Terre Haute. High quality materials and detailing will define the facades which will be primarily brick and cast stone.” According to Indiana State treasurer Diann McKee, “The building is designed to blend with existing architecture in downtown Terre Haute, not necessarily with buildings on campus.” The dormitories are meant to accommodate upper-level students, rather than first-year freshmen. The 75 apartment-style units range from 1 to 4 bedrooms, will feature private bedroom/ bathroom suites and have a common area for study or socialization, says Thompson Thrift’s news release. When asked about the cost of living in one of these brand-new rooms, Diann McKee said, “At this time, no decision has been made as to room rates that will be charged. It is anticipated that at least a

Construction is underway on a dowtown housing project that will feature retail businesses on the lower level and student housing on the upper levels (Photo by Gary Macadaeg).

minimal meal plan will be included. level students on our campus. The “The 500 Wabash project will provide University is very excited to be offering a different housing alternative for upper this housing option for fall of 2015.”

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Maria Falzone will return to Indiana State on August 26 Sam Clark Contributor Part stand-up comedian, part pro bono therapist and part teacher, Maria Falzone wears many hats. The Boston native has been touring the United States for 18 years now, educating and entertaining primarily college-age students with her one-woman show, “Maria Falzone’s Sex Rules!” Falzone herself has made an annual appearance to Indiana State University for over a decade now and is set to return August 26th at 7:00 p.m. for her 17th annual show. Falzone found her calling almost two decades ago when she was part of an HBO comedy series. Certain that she’d find herself in a regular sitcom series on the television conglomerate, Falzone soon found that television left a sour taste in her mouth. “When it comes to T. V., the message is always stock,” Falzone said. “And the jokes aren’t really that funny.” It was the message that irked the

up-and-coming comedian. It wasn’t long until a fellow stand-up specialist approached Falzone with a slightly different twist. Falzone was encouraged to try sex education comedy. Claiming that both comedy and sex are naturally fun, Falzone soon found herself in a career doing what she loved – changing people’s lives. For Falzone, it’s the impact on her audience that really means the most. “I’m a theater major, so I’m going to quote one of the first shows I did … it’s called Orgasmo Adulto Escapes From the Zoo. The first woman comes out and she introduces the play and she says, ‘Some of the things you’re going to see here are grotesque or scary, but they’re always funny. Tragedy will impact the audience and they will leave saying how they were moved, but it will be like running water over glass,’” Falzone said. Being an alumna from Suffolk University in Boston, Falzone understands the importance of impact on

Maria Falzone is preparing for her annual trip to Indiana State University to educate students on sexual relationships (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).

her audience and cites comedy’s ability to leave a long-standing mark as one of her many reasons for combining her standup with sex education. Using a statement from Franco Rame and Dario Fo’s aforementioned play, Falzone says that comedy enters with the mind wide open.

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a few of her points. “Most people are expected to just know everything. You’re expected to know how to put on a condom. You’re expected to know how to give [fellatio]. You’re expected to know how to have great sex. But it’s not that easy,” Falzone said. “It’s not something we discuss at the dinner table.” Falzone seeks to instruct students on basic principles to follow in order to have what she calls “great sex.” “You have to be able to do it with the lights on and the sheets off. You have to know yourself. You have to know your body. You have to be very clear and willing to say what you want, where you want it, and why you want it. And you have to know how to make yourself orgasm. Communication is really key.” One of the more infamous skits that repeat attendees may be familiar with is dedicated to just this principle. During her show, Falzone will call a series of audience members on stage to provide a humorous demonstration of how hard sex is when you’re not communicating – though don’t worry, it’s all good, clean-ish fun. “It’s a roller coaster, is what it is,” Falzone said, on the overall experience of her show. “It’s not the teacups . . . [or] the Merry-Go-

Round. It’s an adult ride. It’s a roller coaster. Put your hands up and enjoy the ride.” For those who fear that the show may be a bit too risqué, Falzone offers that she has seen, at nearly every show she’s ever done, at least one person come up after the show and mention that they are a virgin and are pleased that they came. “Kids come up to me and they say, ‘I’m a virgin and I was worried about coming to college and being pressured into sex, but you made me feel comfortable about keeping my virginity. Thank you,’” Falzone said. “God told Adam and Eve about the apple. You got to give people information. … They say that knowledge is power. Well knowledge is protection, too.” Indiana State University has become something of a special place to Falzone, after nearly two decades of touring. “I’ve seen this place evolve so much. I’d stand up here and tell people that if they’re gay, then stand up and be proud and I’d get booed. I’d just be like, ---- you, I’m not backing down.’” Demonstrating the change that ISU has seen, Falzone tells a story each year about a young girl who was terrified because she was a lesbian, only to find two sorority sisters who took her under-wing and gave her a family. “I mean, how do you not get excited over that [stuff]?” Falzone said.

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Moving in and growing tall like a Sycamore HEIDI STAGGS Chief Design Editor Indiana State University parent Shelly Kamminga sat crying on her daughter, Katelyn’s bed early Saturday morning as they begun to pack their belongings to make the drive to Blumberg Hall – where Katelyn will live during the first year of her college experience. Katelyn Kamminga, a freshman speech language pathology major said she is both excited and nervous about being away from her hometown, Wheatfield, Ind. “I have already met my roommate.” she said. “We are the same major, so that will be good.” Mother Shelly Kamminga said that she is sad Kateyln will be going away from home but is excited and proud her daughter chose Indiana State for her education. Indiana State University offers living learning communities where students are housed on floors with students with the same or similar majors. TeAsia McNeary, a freshman nursing major was anxious to move into her residence hall Saturday afternoon after making the drive from Jeffersonville, Ind. Prior to checking into her Sandison Hall room,

she said her favorite part of move-in weekend was the gratuity that the campus has for both families and students. “Everyone is nice and excited about new adventures,” she said. “I was a little lost and it was great that many people were willing to help me find where I needed to go.” Student organizations assisted with the movein process for those living on campus. Each organization had several volunteers lending a hand and pushing cart loads making the moving process less stressful for residents. Alpha Tau Omega fraternity member and junior nursing major Phillip Arpenau was eager to meet new people during the process. Sigma Kappa sorority member Brittany Roberts said she is excited about all new things each year as well as seeing friends and making new ones. Many of the events during move in weekend attract both new and returning students. “I enjoy going to those things,” she said. “You can never get enough pizza.” For a full list of events happening on campus, check out the campus calendar at indstate.edu/all-events

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Jake Odum signed ACE HUNT

ISU Athletic Media Relations Former Indiana State basketball standout Jake Odum has signed a professional contract to play with PAOK Thessaloniki in Greece next season. He joins Manny Arop in the professional ranks, who inked a contract to play in Sweden last week. “After a long summer for Jake, we’re all happy and relieved to have him officially sign a professional contract,” Indiana State head basketball coach Greg Lansing said. “Jake put in as much work, and travel, over the past few months as anyone I’ve ever seen. This is a tremendous opportunity to be in the Euro League, the top division in Greece and in such a wonderful city. I’ve always said it doesn’t matter where or what level he plays at, his team will win. This is just the start of a long and successful pro career. Sycamore Basketball wishes him all the best, and just like with all our former players playing professionally, we’ll follow them closely.” Odum spent the summer playing in the NBA Summer League for the Indiana Pacers and Sacramento Kings. Coming off a strong showing in the NBA evaluation process,

including a trip to the prestigious Portsmouth Invitational in April, Odum received multiple NBA training camp offers but ultimately decided that PAOK offered him the best opportunity to develop as a player. PAOK plays in the Euro League, which features most of the premier teams in Europe and has produced multiple NBA players including CJ Watson, Peja Stokakovic and Scott Skiles. Odum is looking to build off a stellar career at Indiana State where he finished his career ranked fifth in career points (1,568), second in assists (603), fourth in steals (204) and surpassed Larry Bird for the school record in career free throws made with 590. He is one of only two players in the history of the program to be named a four times to the AllMVC Team and was the first Sycamore to earn First Team All-MVC honors since 2001. He is the only player in the history of the league to record at least 500 career made free throws as well as 500 assists. Odum will leave for Greece in a few weeks and the Terre Haute native wants to thank his fans for their support in the past and hopes they will continue to follow his career in the future.

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Indiana State women’s soccer looks ahead to 2014 season Tyler Sanders Reporter

in the Missouri Valley Conference. She is a mid-fielder and a forward for the Coming off the most successful soccer Sycamores from Valparaiso, Indiana. season in Lady Sycamore history, the Other key returning players are MVC expectations are extremely high with All-freshmen goalie Brittany San Roman, Head Coach Erika True entering her number 0, and MVC All-freshman sixth season at the helm defender Maddie Orf, number 20. The Lady Sycamores are already off to Coming off an ACL injury in 2013, a good start after posting a 1-0 exhibition junior Sydney Lovelace is back. The win over Austin Peay on Monday, August Franklin, Ohio native will wear number 6 11. this season and playing as “There are certain players “I will, equals I will. a forward. that fans should watch for,” “She is back and better This means that if than True said. “Kasey Wallace, a expected,” True said. center back, is one of those you do your job, then This soccer season has players.” we will accomplish some key games for the Kasey Wallace, from Lady Sycamores. One our goals.” Borden, Indiana, is a of those key games is an freshman for the Sycamores Erick True, Head Coach exhibition against Big 10 and will wear number 15 ISU Women’s Soccer foe Illinois. This game is this season. a tune up for their first Another person to regular season game look out for is number 14, junior Kate against another Big 10 school, the Indiana Johnson. True is expecting Johnson to Hoosiers. have a big season as a scorer. Last season “Playing against Big 10 competition is Johnson was an All-MVC mid fielder always challenging and exciting,” True

Indiana State University women’s soccer team looked to sharpen their skills as they toured the country of Morocco (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).

said. “This tournament will be a key to the In early September the Lady Sycamores season,” True said. will travel to West Virginia to participate Belmont and new addition to the Big in a tournament against the University of East, Butler, are two games that True is North Carolina-Greensboro and Hofstra. Continued on PAGE 33

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excited about. October is when the season heats up for the Lady Sycamores as they start playing teams that are part of the Missouri Valley Conference. They finished second in the MVC last year after getting blasted by the Illinois State Redbirds 5-0 in the championship match. “The Lady Sycamores have lost a key piece in Abby Reed,” True said. Reed was a key player for the ISU soccer team. She transferred to DePaul University for this fall semester. Along with losing Reed, the Lady Sycamores are trying to find a player to fill in at defensive back for a graduated

senior. True believes that she has a senior picked, but has not officially decided. Looking forward into the season, True has high expectations. Posted all throughout the locker room are signs that say “Last year’s goals are this year’s expectations.” “I will equals we will,” said True. “This means that if you do your job, then we will accomplish our goals.” This is the motto for this year’s women’s soccer team. When asked what the overall goal was heading into the season was, Coach True had this to say. “The NCAA tournament is one thing that the girls’ soccer team is yet to accomplish,” said True.

Upcoming Schedule August 22 @ Indiana August 24 @ Eastern Illinois August 29 @ Belmont August 31 @ UT-Martin September 05 @ UNC-Greensboro September 07 @ Hofstra

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Joey Wells named Indiana State women’s basketball coach Indiana State athletic director Ron Prettyman has announced the promotion of Joey Wells to head coach of the ISU women’s basketball program on Wednesday evening. Wells becomes the seventh head coach in program history, effective immediately. “It is with great excitement that I announce the promotion of Joey Wells to the position of head women’s basketball coach at Indiana State University,” Prettyman said. “Coach Wells has been a driving force in the recent resurgence and success of the program. After spending the last week with the team and coaches in Costa Rica, it is evident that Coach Wells has his finger on the pulse of this program. He is respected by not only the student-athletes but fellow coaches, supporters of the program and staff.” Wells, who spent the last season as associate head coach, has spent the last two years at Indiana State. He helped guide the Sycamores to a 2014 Missouri Valley Conference regular season finish and 2012 record overall. ISU finished 14-4 in

conference action en route to earning the No. 1 seed in the MVC Tournament. ISU also made its second-straight appearance in the WNIT in 2013-14. “I am thrilled to be the next head coach of the Indiana State Sycamores,” Wells said “I would like to thank President Dan Bradley, Athletics Director Ron Prettyman and senior woman administrator Angie Lansing for giving me this opportunity. I would also like to thank Teri Moren for bringing me to ISU two seasons ago. I can’t wait to get back to Terre Haute and hit the ground running for the 2014-15 season with the talented roster we have built here at Indiana State.” As the team’s defensive coordinator, Wells has improved the Sycamores improve in a variety of categories in just two seasons. Since his arrival, Wells has helped ISU post positive turnover margins in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 2007 and 2008. He also elevated the Sycamores in the MVC standings in opponent points per game, field goal percentage defense and

defensive rebound percentage. In 2014, ISU led the league in opponent field goal percentage ranked second in opponent points per game and second in turnover margin. In the past two seasons, ISU has held 15 opponents to 50 points or less under Wells’ direction and finished second in the MVC in opponent points per game in both seasons. In his first season in 2012-13, Wells helped guide the Sycamores to an 18win season and a spot in the postseason for the first time since 2005-06. Indiana State posted an 18-13 record in 2012-13, advancing to the Postseason WNIT. ISU’s 18 wins were their most since 2006-07 and the team’s 10-8 record within the Missouri Valley Conference was ISU’s best since 2008-09. Defense was key to Indiana State’s success in 2012-13, as the Sycamores set a program record for the fewest points allowed per game for a single season. Indiana State held 10 opponents to less than 50 points in a game while their

opponents averaged 55.5 points per game for the season. Wells came Indiana State after spending the past five seasons on the coaching staff at Lamar University. He helped the Cardinals to a Southland Conference championship in 2010 while the team averaged 21 wins per season in his time on the staff. In 2011, Wells was named a Top 25 Mid-Major Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach by CollegeInsider.com. Prior to coming to Lamar, Wells served as an assistant coach for Division II Missouri Western from 2004-07. The team averaged 23 wins over his final two seasons there, including a 30-4 mark in 2006-2007. Wells is a 1996 graduate of Fresno Pacific University, having earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education. He and his wife, Tina, reside in Terre Haute and have three grown children; Tanner — wife Jennifer—, Alex and Carlie. The couple also has a two-year-old granddaughter, Brylee. Story Courtesy of ISU Athletic Media Relations

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Marching with tradition ALEX MODESITT Editor-in-Chief On Monday, August 18, incoming freshman were ofﬁcially welcomed to the university as the partook in the annual March through the Arch. The march is a tradition that began 10 years ago, and is meant to symbolize the change in a person beginning their college career.

The arch, located at the corner of 3rd and Cherry streets, has welcomed thousands of students over the years, but this year’s freshman class may end up being the largest in school history. President of Indiana State University, Daniel Bradley, waited on the far side of the arch to greet the new and returning students.

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