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RAISING AWARENESS ISU Softball series against Bluejays part of “StrikeOut Cancer” event
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Underlying reasons: What motivates someone with no history of violence to go on a killing spree?
Junior infielder Morgan Allee swings at a pitch for the Sycamores (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).
THOMAS BEELER Sports Editor
Indiana State softball begins an eventful weekend as they host the Creighton Bluejays PAGE 6 and the “StrikeOut Cancer” event Saturday
and Sunday at Price Field. The first game of Saturday’s doubleheader starts at noon. “Sycamore softball is having a weekend to
raise awareness of cancer and all those who are affected,” said head softball coach Shane Bouman. PAGE 14
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Students frustrated over lack of Blackboard usage News
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Kiara Gilbert Reporter Blackboard, which is offered as a learning management tool by Indiana State and several universities across the country, isn’t being effectively used by ISU professors, some students say. Casey Hope, a freshman psychology major, said that a small amount of her teachers use Blackboard. Out of her six classes she has this semester, only half of her professors post on it. “Not often do my professors use Blackboard and it aggravates me very much. I love Blackboard because it shows everything you need to do,” she said. Hope said that it is even helpful to be able to go and look at her grade anytime she wants. But when half of her teachers don’t post grades on Blackboard, students are at a disadvantage. Liz O’Laughlin, a psychology professor and Blackboard user, said that students expect to have 24-hour information and the faculty can give them that by using Blackboard. “I’ve been using Blackboard ever since it’s been available on campus, about 10 or 12 years ago,” O’Laughlin said.
O’Laughlin uses Blackboard for her graduate students so they can see lectures, PowerPoints, her grade book, assignments and the extra articles of reading materials that her students will use besides their textbooks. Mark Lewandowski, an English professor,
“Why have Blackboard when [professors] don’t use it?” Altomise Harris, freshman biology major said he uses Blackboard but very sparingly. “For me, as a teacher, I worry about giving students a reason not to come to class, since everything is on Blackboard,” he said. Lewandowski posts the basic information on Blackboard such as his syllabi, occasional writing assignments and depending on the
course students take, reading materials. Some students think that Blackboard is very useful, especially when keeping track of their grades and what their assignments are in case of a missed class. Dominique Sims, freshman exploratory studies major, said teachers shouldn’t feel compelled to use Blackboard if they don’t want to. “It can be a good learning tool if the teacher uses it right,” she said. “The teacher should use it and actually put stuff on there for us to see it., but I don’t think it should be a requirement for them to learn how to use it.” Altomise Harris, a freshman biology major, said she agreed with Sims about the use of Blackboard and said it shouldn’t be a requirement. Professors who aren’t technologically adept shouldn’t have to use the program they can’t navigate. But “why have Blackboard when they don’t use it?” she said.
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News Briefs Tennessee educator tapped to head Bayh College of Education at Indiana State
Dave Taylor ISU Communications and Marketing
Indiana State University officials have named a veteran administrator with the nation’s sixth largest higher education system to serve as dean of the Bayh College of Education. Kantaylieniere “Kandi” Hill-Clarke, assistant vice chancellor for academic affairs with the Tennessee Board of Regents, was the overwhelming choice of faculty, staff and administrators in a nationwide search for the position C. Jack Maynard, provost and vice president for academic affairs at Indiana State, said in announcing her selection. “I am excited to serve as dean of the Bayh College of Education,” Hill-Clark said. “It is a privilege to have this opportunity to work with such a talented group of faculty, staff and students. The institution has a strong reputation in the community and across the region, which is most impressive.” Maynard said Hill-Clark’s experience as a classroom teacher as well as an administrator will serve the college and its students well and ensure that Indiana State remains a leader in developing and implementing the most effective teaching methods. “Dr. Hill-Clarke has the experience, drive and vision to build on the Bayh College of Education’s tradition of excellence in the preparation of teachers and administrators,” Maynard said. Hill-Clarke began her career as an elementary school teacher in
suburban Memphis, Tenn. She held a variety of faculty positions with the University of Memphis and University of Mississippi prior to joining the Tennessee Board of Regents in 2008. During her tenure with the Board of Regents, she provided oversight and monitoring of all system activities related to teacher education and school leader preparation. Richard “Biff ” Williams, dean of the College of Nursing, Health, and Human Services and chair of the search committee for the education dean’s position, said he is excited that Hill-Clarke is joining the ISU family. “She brings a depth and breadth of knowledge that will not only benefit the Bayh College of Education but the community and the state. She has an enthusiasm and energy that is contagious and a passion for improving P-12 education,” Williams said. Hill-Clarke holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from LeMoyne-Owen College as well as a master’s degree and an Ed.D. in instruction and curriculum development with an emphasis in reading from the University of Memphis. She will begin her duties at Indiana State July 1, succeeding Brad Balch, who is stepping down as dean after seven years to return to Kantaylieniere Hill-Clark (Photo courtesy of the college’s faculty. ISU Communications and Marketing).
Railroad Police to conduct blitz Railroad Police will be conducting an enforcement blitz along railroad property bordering along campus on Friday and Saturday. Those who are found trespassing on railroad property will be cited by railroad enforcement officers, according to a news release issued by ISU Public Safety. Blitzs are conducted regularly near the university, with the most recent one taking place in November 2012. According to Indiana Code, it’s a Class-B misdemeanor for anyone to drive, walk or ride along the right-of-way or yard
of a railroad company at a place other than a public crossing. Railroad property is considered to be privately owned and access is limited to railroad personnel and individuals who have been granted access by the railroad. The Indiana Department of Transportation encourages drivers and pedestrians pay attention to any warning signs when approaching a railroad, to consider all railways active and to remember that trains always have the right of way.
ISU Police are not directly involved in the enforcement effort, but coordinate with the Railroad Police.
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Insurance and risk management students garner national scholarships
Students in the ISU Scott College of Business study in the trading center classroom, pictured here, in Federal Hall (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).
Austin Arceo ISU Communications and Marketing A group of Indiana State University insurance and risk management students will be receiving some major support next year. Nine students received scholarships from the Spencer Educational Foundation, an organization dedicated to funding educational opportunities for risk management and insurance students. Eight students received the $5,000 Spencer Educational Foundation General Fund award for undergraduate students, while Jaclin Huxford, a senior insurance and risk management major from Clinton, received the foundation’s $10,000 graduate student award. “It’s very competitive,” said Rebecca Wray, interim director of the Gongaware Center. “It really speaks to the quality of our insurance and risk management program, and the Spencer Educational Foundation sees this and supports our program in multiple ways.” Applicants for the general fund scholarships need to be full-time students, have at least a 3.0 GPA, possess a career interest in risk management and leadership skills. “I think that by having so many students receive
scholarships, it helps the insurance and risk management program be known across campus and really attracts students to our program,” Huxford said. “Nationally, ISU’s insurance
“I was shocked. I teared up a little after reading the first sentence.” Jaclin Huxford, senior insurance and risk management major and scholarship recipient and risk management program can be seen as a competitor and also as a potential pool of future employees.”
The Indiana State students who received the undergraduate award are sophomore insurance risk and managment majors Renee Collins and Swapna Namburi; junior insurance risk and managment majors Patrick Harpenau, Sarah Helman,Brad Ketzner and Will Lehman; Brittany Kirk, a junior marketing and insurance and risk management double major; Ellen Lamb, a junior financial services and insurance and risk management double major. “The insurance and risk management program is preparing students to become the industry’s future top professionals, and recognitions such as these affirm our efforts,” said Brien Smith, dean of the college. Wray encouraged Huxford to apply for the graduate award, as Huxford wants to pursue an MBA. Huxfurd said the award still caught her by surprise. “I was shocked. I teared up a little after reading the first sentence,” Huxford said of receiving her congratulatory letter. “I feel extremely blessed to be a part of such an elite group of scholars.”
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ISU Public Safety police blotter April 4
2:41 p.m.: possession of drugs and paraphernalia reported in University Apartments.
April 5 12:16 a.m.: suicide threat reported in Hines Hall. 11:56 a.m.: theft reported at Lot 13. 1:00 p.m.: theft reported in Jones Hall. 2:26 p.m.: information report conducted off-campus. 3:07 p.m.: theft reported in Student Recreation Center. 3:21 p.m.: lost property reported oncampus. 9:48 p.m.: found property reported in Nursing Clinic.
April 6
4:20 p.m.: warrant service conducted in the Lincoln Quads. 8:14 p.m.: false fire alarm reported in Tirey Hall. 8:21 p.m.: found property returned to owner in Student Recreation Center. 9:55 p.m.: found property reported in Hulman Memorial Student Union.
April 7
12:28 a.m.: person arrested for driving while suspended off-campus. 3:35 a.m.: person cited for minor consumption off-campus. 3:54 a.m.: person arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and in possession of a controlled substance off-campus. 2:31 p.m.: found property reported in Cunningham Memorial Library. 3:47 p.m.: injured person reported at Wolf Field. 5:18: theft reported in the Lincoln Quads. 5:25 p.m.: fire resulting in property damage reported at the 400 Block of North Fifth Street. 7:14 p.m.: information report conducted in Rhoads Hall. 11:56 p.m.: lost property reported off-campus.
April 8
12:18 a.m.: ill person reported in University Apartments. 8:39 a.m.: hit and run accident resulting in property damage reported at Lot 22. 9:02 a.m.: domestic dispute reported at Fourth and Cherry streets. 10:18 a.m.: lost property reported oncampus. 2:35 p.m.: ill person reported in Dreiser Hall. 5:54 p.m.: disturbance reported in Student Recreation Center. 6:31 p.m.: trespass warning issued offcampus. 7:40 p.m.: criminal mischief reported in University Apartments.
April 9 12:59 p.m.: found property returned to owner in Root Hall. 1:31 p.m.: injured person reported in Landsbaum Center for Health Education. 2:11 p.m.: suspicious activity reported in Student Recreation Center. 4:10 p.m.: found property reported in Hulman Memorial Student Union. 7:04 p.m.: person arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated off-campus. 10:57 p.m.: information report conducted in Burford Hall.
April 10
3:52 a.m.: ill person reported in Sandison Hall. 12:41 p.m.: found property reported in the Student Recreation Center. 1:02 p.m.: found property reported in the Student Recreation Center. 1:05 p.m.: found property reported in the Student Recreation Center. 1:06 p.m.: found property reported in the Student Recreation Center. 1:17 p.m.: threats reported in Jones Hall. 1:20 p.m.: theft reported at Lot 13. 1:26 p.m.: found property reported in the Student Recreation Center. 2:43 p.m.: ill person reported in Arena. 3:32 p.m.: suspicious person reported in Rhoads Hall. 4:15 p.m.: fire alarm sounded in Pickerl Hall.
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Martin Luther King Jr. said “intelligence plus character–that is the goal of true education.” This is what Spring Donaghy Day provides ISU students. It is one of the many opportunities to realize King’s definition of education. Our character is defined through the commitment, we as a campus, have toward giving back to the community. In his 2012 Fall Address, President Daniel J. Bradley said ISU students, staff and faculty contributed over one million hours of community service. This commitment was recognized by different organizations such as the Washington Monthly who ranked the university third in number of students and hours dedicated to community service. ISU’s commitment to ensuring students understand the value of giving back should
be commended. For a campus to keep its students constantly motivated to be involved is not an easy task. Even with the studying and social obligations, students still find time to help those in need and that is a trait that has now been woven into the definition of a true Sycamore. This week we celebrated Spring Week, that, for lack of a better term, acts as a mini-homecoming. The campus hosts fun events throughout the week, like Remix and a tailgate for a baseball game. We’re also treated to spring Donaghy Day during which students come together to work to improve ISU’s campus through community service. Community service gives our students the opportunity to humble themselves while also making a difference.
We have such a beautiful campus and this helps to keep it that way. Donaghy Day projects range from planting trees to writing notes to people in hospice. These seem like trivial things to do, but planting a tree beautifies our campus in the fall and writing a letter to someone in hospice might make their day a little bit brighter. Spring Donaghy Day also comes at a perfect time. With finals only three weeks away, it gives us a moment to get outside and have a good time with our fellow Sycamores. We at the Indiana Statesman offer our appreciation to the organizers of Spring Week and Donaghy Day for all of their effort, most of which will go unnoticed. You’ve helped us expand both our intelligence and our character.
Girls on the gridiron A ten-year-old girl named Samantha Gordon has become an internet sensation. However, this blondehaired, blue-eyed little lady isn’t being recognized for being a pageant girl or singing like Selena Gomez. Kenzie is being recognized for McAdams She her speed, agility and her Prove 35 touchdowns this season. Gordon is a football star. Them Gordon plays soccer Wrong and recently got interested in football while her big brother was playing, according to ESPNW. She excels at both defense and offense. Her brothers and father are teaching her to be tough and not let the boys break her down. Gordon hopes to be an inspiration to other girls that may also want to play football. She isn’t the only girl that’s making strides in breaking stereotypes. According to CNN, Caroline Pla, an 11-year-old, loves the game, too.
She has been featured on the Ellen Show and other programs for her outstanding talent. It’s just too bad that Pla and all other girls were banned from playing at the Catholic Youth Organization. Gordon is getting her face on a Wheaties box and Pla is knocking boys to the ground while some adults still think that girls playing football is absurd. However, according to the National Federation of State High School Associations, 1,561 girls played football in 2011. It’s a 17.5 percent increase from 2007. An ESPN article states that most girls who play high school football are kickers like Brianna Amat, who was nicknamed the “Kicking Queen.” Amat received national attention earlier this month after she made a game-winning field goal on the same night she was elected homecoming queen. Young women all around the country are showing that girls can do “boy” things too. Even in my hometown, we had a girl that became kicker last year. She was constantly supported by our school and was a huge inspiration to me. Most girls would be scared to be up against guys twice their size.
Not only thinking about her opponents, girls that play “boy” sports have to worry about being accepted by their team. As a society, we must teach each others to accept the dreams of little girls and boys. Living in a world that is so focused on gender roles and stereotyping is detrimental. Luckily, there are many of supporters. Change.org has a page organized by Pla petitioning her school to let her play. Pla’s mom hoped for 100 signatures; the count is up to over 108,000. The fact is many people think that girls can’t play sports like football because it’s too physical and dangerous. However, if a girl works just as hard as a boy does, shouldn’t she be given the same chance? Football is equally dangerous for all players. It’s a contact sport and players get hurt all the time. Those safety risks don’t make boys stop playing football. The risk is part of the fun, some might say. I’m proud to see these girls take a stand and break the stereotypes of girls not being able to play sports. Hopefully in the future, more girls will feel empowered to do the same.
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Compromise, the cornerstone of America? President Barack Obama’s most recent budget proposal involves cutting down on Social Security, a suggestion that has infuriated Americans and Democratic politicians. In an attempt to find a middle ground with Republicans on the budget, Obama has proposed a Julian $100 billion cut in Social Security. However, Republicans are Winborn slightly pleased that he’s offered Progress some form of Social Security reform, the divide between both for appears to be so wide Progress’ parties that even further measures must be taken to appease Republican Sake legislators. Republican U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin said that Obama’s move shows a “glimmer of hope” for future negotiations but that we’re “a long way from getting there right now.” Obama’s proposal will readjust how Social Security calculates various cost of living adjustments, which will save the program billions of dollars. However, prominent Democratic Senator
Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts believes the entire notion is ridiculous. In an email to supporters, Warren was incredibly clear saying that she will oppose the President’s cuts to Social Security, and that she could not believe that the measure was actually in the White House budget. Warren continued her criticism of Obama’s proposal saying that up to two-thirds of seniors depend on the Social Security check for the majority of their income, and a cut in that income would be devastating to them. Warren is an absolute champion and expert within the realm of policies that affect the working class of America, and she was an ardent supporter of Obama in his 2012 reelection campaign. Her stinging disapproval of Obama’s newest policy proposal is a serious sign that he is going the wrong way as he attempts to compromise and build relationships with Republicans. Within recent months Obama has truly been putting forth an effort to collaborate with Republicans in a manner that many have dubbed the “charm offensive.” That is Obama’s attempt to charm key Republican members in order to complete various items on the
agenda. So far it seems that the charm offensive may be effective when it comes to immigration reform and possibly the confirmation of the new Federal Reserve chairman. However, when it comes to fiscal concerns, the Republicans may be pleased in the slightest, but Democrats are reeling at this proposal, placing the president in a compromising position with his party. The Social Security proposal is not only shocking to Warren and other Democrats in Congress. Americans who have been paying attention to this proposal are not pleased, especially those who reelected the president in November 2012. It is important for Obama strike a compromise with his opposition, but not at the expense of losing support amongst fellow Democrats. He should be especially concerned about the effects his policy might have on American seniors who need that Social Security check and have paid into it their entire lives. It seems as though Obama is stepping away from his convictions and his concern for seniors, and that reeks of appeasement.
What makes people want to hurt others? We hate to think of the idea, but at any minute of any day, someone could snap and go on a killing rampage around campus. Sometimes it is the most unsuspecting person, or it is that quiet kid in the back of the class; Jacob that is exactly what happened at a Texas university on April 9. Rivers According to an article in USA Letters to Today, a 20-year-old hearingMy Fish impaired student by the name of Dylan Quick had a huge secret that he developed in grade school. His fantasy, authorities say, was to stab multiple people to death, and police are convinced Quick acted on those fantasies Tuesday when he ran though campus hallways with a utility knife, mercilessly stabbing whatever stood in his way. According to police reports and witness accounts, Quick managed to stab the throats, faces and chests of 15 bystanders, before he was tackled to the ground by students.
Fortunately, after all was said and done, none of the 15 victims died. Quick’s employers, family friends and family were very surprised by the news and stated “there were no signs he was a problem student,” and “many are surprised he was the individual.” The attack had been planned for quite some time, according to police who received an email tip that Quick had been sharing a fantasy of stabbing people online in chat rooms. So what draws people to the idea of killing other random innocent human beings? Everydaypsychology.com published an article describing the eight different categories of killers, including The Over-Controlled Hostility Type who rarely display or express anger-they don’t cuss or yell and may be offended by such, they appear to be polite, serious and sober, rarely “loose” or jocular, they are very strict about interpreting rules and are morally righteous and upstanding. These people see themselves as “good people,” and they are judgmental of others and tend to be non-
assertive which allows people to take advantage of them. At this point their anger has built up so they explode. After the violence, people say that they never expected it. This is what we saw this week. Other types of killers include obvious characteristics like chronically aggressive individuals, people who are hurt and resentful, the ones who have been traumatized by an event, the obsessive killer who always demands attention and affection, the paranoid and the insane. More and more merciless attacks have been brought to public attention, and whether it’s been with shootings or with stabbings, all of these have me thinking, how safe is our campus? After briefing myself on Indiana State’s public safety policy, I’ve realized that we have a relatively safe campus. Of course there are no preventative measures that would stop a crazed killer, but there are plans of where you should go for maximum protection. I encourage each of you to familiarize yourself with Indiana State’s Public Safety website as well as the plans for disasters or danger.
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We love the ‘90s:
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Upcoming Events Friday Spring Donaghy Day 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Spoon River Anthology 7:30-9 p.m. Dreiser Hall Saturday Tandem Race 11 a.m. Rec East Sunday Muslim Journeys to Terre Haute 5-7 p.m. Library Events Area
Members of Indiana State University’s Alpha Phi sorority and Sigma Tau Gamma and Phi Gamma Delta fraternities perform to the 90s hit “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)” by C&C Music Factory (Photo by Rachel Leshinsky). Staff Report
Indiana State University’s Hulman Center became a time machine Wednesday as students gathered for an evening of music and dance honoring the 1990s. The decade, with its boy band singing groups and standout female singers, was one that also featured colorful wardrobe selections. Those over-the-top wardrobe choices tied together the acts featured in the 2013 Sycamore Remix. “It kinda took me back to when I started college in ’98,” Jennifer Mullen said. “When I heard those songs, it just brought me back to Blumberg fifth floor all over again.” The annual competition challenged participants to re-create popular music videos of the 90s. Contestants were judged by their on-stage presence, choreography and props. A winner will be announced Monday.
Senior communication major Randi Chelf has competed in her fourth Sycamore Remix competition this week. She is impressed with how the event has grown in popularity and talent. “I just think it’s a lot of fun to get up on stage and perform and to do everything that we’ve practiced really hard for the last month or so,” Chelf said. “I like to meet all the different fraternities that we’re paired with. It’s just a good time.” Freshman marketing major Briana Lofton said the best part of the show was seeing everyone enjoying the music with friends. “It was a lot of fun and really exciting to see all of the hard work pay off that people have put into it,” Lofton said. Performances included Will Smith’s “Getting Jiggy With It,” TLC’s “No Scrubs” and the “Macarena.” Eight groups
performed with Student African-American Sisterhood being the only non-Greek group in the show. Members of Pi Kappa Alpha and Alpha Sigma Alpha transported the audience to New York City with a painted skyline in the background during their cover of Ricky Martin’s “Living La Vida Loca.” Theta Chi, Sigma Chi and Zeta Tau Alpha recreated the fashion trends of the ‘90s featuring brightly colored jackets and hats in their performance of “Getting Jiggy With It.” “The routines have definitely gotten better,” Chelf said. “It’s more of a competition and it’s a lot more fun than before.” See more photos from the event on page 16.
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Honorary band fraternity inducts former faculty into organization
The Indiana State Symphonic Band performs the “Concert of Celebration” in honor of George Graesch (Photo by Mae Robyn Rhymes).
Hayley Demaree Assistant Features Editor Students made music history Tuesday when the Kappa Kappa Psi national honorary band fraternity initiated former faculty members of Indiana State as honorary members. William Wakefield, George Graesch, Cynthia Wagoner and Gary Smith were inducted into the fraternity. Senior music education major and president of Kappa Kappa Psi Noah Leininger said the faculty members chosen to be inducted were honored for their accomplishments throughout their careers. “Their contributions to ISU’s bands, School of Music and the university as a whole are truly unparalleled,” Leininger said. The “Concert of Celebration” was held to honor Graesch, who is the longest serving band director at Indiana State.
While under Graesch’s direction, ISU’s bands played for thousands of Hoosiers while touring Indiana. Also under Graesch, the “Marching Sycamores” performed for several National Football League halftime shows, including Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears games. “Without Graesch, it is possible that ISU’s bands and entire School of Music would not exist ... certainly not in the same way that they do today,” Leininger said. Wakefield, Wagoner and Smith were invited back as guest conductors. All three were either Graesch’s students or colleagues during his career at ISU. The fraternity held a pre-reception and post-reception to the “Concert of Celebration” on Tuesday. Sophomore political science major Julian Winborn, who serves as vice
president of programs for Kappa Kappa Psi, said the fraternity is expanding its reach and taking on larger projects like
“Without Graesch, it is possible that ISU’s bands and entire School of Music would not exist.” Noah Leininger, senior music education major the Graesch concert in order to become more visible on campus. The organization recently received the
2012 North Central District Superior Achievement Award and hosted a solo and ensemble workshop for Wabash Valley middle and high school musicians. The group also presented the “Kappa Kappa RePsital” in November 2012. “Most of what we do is not blatantly apparent,” Winborn said. “We do quite a bit of behind-the-scenes work that is required for the success of the university bands.” Leininger said his involvement with the organization has helped him develop skills that will be invaluable to him professionally and personally. “The fraternity has helped me really come out of my shell,” he said. “I have made relationships with current and future band directors all across the nation.”
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Briefs This week’s Indiana State University Community Semester events include a discussion on clean rivers, a lecture about bats at a roost and the celebration of Earth Day. The Community Semester, which focuses on the theme “Our Town,” is a way for the College of Arts and Sciences showcase what faculty and students are learning to the community. It is also a way to bring innovative ideas in the science, humanities, liberal and creative arts to the area.
The celebration will give the community a chance to explore sustainability living with a mixture of outdoor recreational activities. This event is in partnership with The Year of the River celebration.
ISU to celebrate our planet earth
Economics professor Debra Israel will host a panel of discussions on “Doing Our Part for a Clean River: How Does ISU Contribute?” Monday at 10 a.m., in Cunningham Memorial Library. Discussions will focus on improving the water quality of the Wabash River, the reduction of storm water runoff and ISU’s potential role in the project. This event is in partnership with The Year of the River celebration.
Earth Day will take place on Wednesday from 10:50 a.m. until 2 p.m. Participants will meet outside of Tilson Auditorium in the ISU Quadrangle.
Discussion on improving water quality
Bats and their habitats Center for Bat Research Director Joy O’Keefe, will discuss bats and their habitats during a presentation April 19, at 7 p.m. at Saint Mary of the Woods College. “My graduates and I will be having one-on-one sessions with people to talk about how to attract bats and how to safely deal with them,” O’Keefe said. The United States has lost millions of bats to White Nose Syndrome, a disease that is moving across the nation from the Northeast to the Midwest. Bats “eat their weight in insects every day, so it keeps down the pests,” O’Keefe said. A complete list and description of the Community Semester’s activities may be found at: www.indstate.edu/ cas/communitysemester. (Photo courtesy of ISU Communication and Marketing)
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Upcoming Events Friday Track and Field at Knoxville, Tenn. for the Sea Ray Relays, 12:30 p.m. Baseball at Bob Warn Field vs. Creighton, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday Track and Field at Knoxville, Tenn. for the Sea Ray Relays, 12:30 p.m. Softball at Price Field vs. Creighton, 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. Baseball at Bob Warn Field vs. Creighton, 2 p.m.
Sunday Softball at Price Field vs. Creighton, 12 p.m. Baseball at Bob Warn Field vs. Creighton, 1 p.m.
ISU’s main competition will consist of schools from the Mid-American, Big Ten and Southeastern conferences as track and field teams travel to Knoxville, Tenn. to take part in the Sea Relays. “Looking at the forecast, we’re just hoping the weather holds, especially for the men’s 10,000-meter run Friday night, as we won’t get many attempts at that distance,” said John McNichols, head men’s track and field coach. McNichols said senior Dustin Betz is expected to have some great competition in the 3,000-meter steeplechase. Other athletes to watch are senior Brandon Pounds in the hammer and discus throws, junior Max Tuttle in the 400-meter hurdles and junior Maurice Lyke in the long jump and 110-meter hurdles. Many Sycamores are ranked among the best in the nation after the team’s last weekend of competition at the Auburn Tiger Track Classic in Auburn, Ala. Pounds moved to 11th in the nation for the hammer after throwing 65.05 meters (213’ 5”). Senior Felisha Johnson is third in the nation in the shot put with a distance of 17.32 meters (56’ 10”) and senior Mary Theisen is 35th with a throw of 15.56 meters (51’ .75”). They both are ranked in the discus as Johnson sits 33rd with a distance of 51.45 meters (168’ 9”) and Theisen is ranked 37th with a mark of 51.03 meters (167’ 5”). In the hurdles, senior Stacia Weatherford is ranked second nationally in the 400-meter hurdles timing at 59.11 second after the classic. She also sits 63rd for the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 13.80 seconds. Junior Greggmar Swift is ranked 20th nationally in the 110-meters hurdles with a time of 13.91 seconds. Tuttle and junior Jonathan Jackson are in the top 50 in the 400-meter hurdles. Tuttle sits 37th after running the race in 52.28 seconds at the classic. Jackson is right
Juniors Jonathon Jackson and Max Tuttle are both ranked nationally in the 400-meter hurdles (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).
behind Tuttle sitting 43rd nationally with a time of 52.45 seconds. Freshman Kimyanna Rudolph has made an early mark in the national listings as she sits 19th and first in the Missouri Valley Conference in the pole vault with a clearance of 4.10 meters (13’ 5.25”). Lyke has also made a jump up to 26th in the nation and leads the MVC in the long jump, leaping 7.43 meters (24’ 4.5”) at the last weekend’s event. The women’s 4x400-meter relay team, featuring seniors Macey Black, Leeann Michl, junior Shelby Higginbottom and Weatherford, has the third fastest time in school history with a time of 2 minutes, 7.91 seconds. The teams sits 39th nationally and first in the MVC. Michl also holds the 52nd spot in the nation and leads the MVC with a time of 2:07.91 after her 800-meter race at the classic. Senior Justin Baxtron, sophomore Keith
Housley, Swift and Smith have a combined time of 40.90 in the 4x100-meter relay race, which is the leading time in the MVC and 72nd in the nation. Freshman John Mascari will run his first 10,000-meter race since he placed 60th place at the NCAA Nationals back in November. He will be joined by sophomore Tristan Selby. Mascari leads the MVC in the 5,000-meter run with a time of 14:26.06. Also leading the MVC is senior Shane Smith in the 100-meter dash timing at in at 10.69 seconds during last week’s event. Freshman Demetra Camble also leads the MVC in the 100-meter dash with a time of 11.82 seconds. Other member of the teams will be in Terre Haute, Ind. to run at Rose Hulman Friday. Events start at 6 p.m. at the William Welch Track and Field Complex.
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Kraemer earns conference academic award
Senior infielder Kody Kraemer currently holds a 3.94 grade point average as a exercise science major (Photo courtesy of ISU Athletic Media Relations).
Danny Pfrank ISU Athletic Media Relations Redshirt senior infielder Koby Kraemers achievements on and off the field have helped him earn the Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete of the Week. Kraemer led the Sycamores with a .700 (7-for-10) batting average over the weekend at Wichita State. Kraemer joins senior pitcher Devin Moore and sophomore outfielder Landon Curry on the list of Indiana State baseball student-athletes who have been recognized with the weekly award so far this season. The Terre Haute native and South Vigo High School graduate tallied three multi-hit games and three doubles
during ISU’s series in Wichita, Kan., scoring three runs over the weekend. Kraemer posted another multi-hit game with a double against Purdue on Tuesday, going 2-for-4 with a double, one RBI and two runs scored as the Sycamores topped the Boilermakers, 10-5. Kraemer leads the team this season with a .305, 29-for-95, batting average, also totaling 10 doubles, one triple and one home run. The ISU third baseman’s homerun was a grand slam inside the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis,
Minn., keying the Sycamores to a series victory over the Golden Gophers in mid-March. A two-time First Team All-MVC Scholar-Athlete selection following the season, Kraemer carries a 3.94 GPA while majoring in exercise science. The Sycamores (14-13, 4-5 MVC) will continue a sixgame home stand this weekend, hosting the league-leading Creighton Bluejays (18-6, 5-1 MVC) at Bob Warn Field. All three games can be heard live on WIBQ 98.5 FM with a free video stream available on goSycamores.com .
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The team encourages fans and students attending the games to wear pink in support of cancer awareness. Students coming out to support the Sycamores will also be entered into a $1,000 drawing at the fifth inning of each game with the swipe of their student ID cards at the entrance. Sycamore softball will be collaborating with Catholic Charities, Casey Crop and Care, the Lighthouse Mission and Toys for Tots to help with those organizations as well. “Honestly every person has be affected in one way or another by this disease,” Bouman said. With this event, ISU enters back into Missouri Valley Conference play with the upcoming series. The Sycamores currently have a 14-24 overall record, 3-9 in the MVC. Creightons has recorded 21-11 for it’s overall season and 7-2 of MVC play. ISU and the Bluejays have met 51 times previous to the upcoming series. Creighton holds a 43-8 series record advantage. The Sycamores are coming off of a split Tuesday against
IUPUI with the first game resulting in a 7-0 victory followed by a 6-17 loss. Leading the plate going into Saturday’s game is sophomore utility player Megan Stone who has batted .363 aiding in the Sycamores’ efforts through the season.
“Honestly every person has be affected in one way or another by this disease.” Shane Bouman, head softball coach Junior infielder Morgan Allee broke ISU’s single base stolen record during the IUPUI doubleheader with 30 stolen bases throughout the entire season. This aided in the team breaking a 14-year school record of 67 total stolen bases. She leads the MVC in stolen bases and is fourth in runs scored with 30.
The team leads the conference in stolen based with 79 and 48 sacrifice bunts. ISU also sits second in fielding percentages at .966. The Sycamores are third in the conference in walks with 119 and second with 28 players hit by pitches. On the defensive side, the team leads the MVC in fielding double plays with 18 under its belt. Monday, NCAA National Softball Statistical Ranking announced Allee is seventh in Division I softball in stolen bases per game. As a team, the softball program is ranked 12th nationally in stolen bases per game, 16th in double plays and 36th in fielding percentage. Stone also leads the MVC with 10 doubles. Freshman Alexa Cavin has the top spot in the conference with 12 sacrifice bunts. After the home three-game series the team will be making its way to Normal, Ill. to face off against Illinois State in a doubleheader Wednesday with the first pitch at 4 p.m. They will continue conference play on the road in Cedar Falls, Iowa, for another three-game series against Northern Iowa.
The Sycamores kick-off the series against Creighton with a doubleheader Saturday at 12 p.m. on Price Field (Photo courtesy of ISU Athletic Media Relations).
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