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All are welcome in ISU’s Feminist Majority
Kayetlin Shady Reporter
Indiana State University is home to many student organizations who are passionate about what they do, and the Feminist Majority is among them. Feminist Majority is composed of a diverse group of students who are creating a conversation about feminism. Kaylee Fox, the current president of the Feminist Majority, wants the group to be more than just a meeting place for feminists — she wants it to be a place for students of all backgrounds to be passionate. Fox is a senior gender and cultural studies major, with minors in both French and women’s studies. “We are a multi-issue organization, meaning we wish to be inclusive of all genders and sexualities while lending support to those who need it,” Fox said. “Our mission statement is ‘Feminist majority aims to promote and advocate gender equality and to demystify feminism.’ We simply wish to allow a space for students and members
of the ISU community to engage in matters that they are passionate about and to make a difference on our campus and in our community for the better.” Feminist Majority has hosted and sponsored several events on campus. These events include “The Vagina Monologues,” which was produced by members Sierra Stein and Adina Leshinsky. Feminist Majority also hosted the showing of “The Invisible War,” a documentary about sexual assault in the United States military, which also included a student-led panel. Other events include Take Back the Night, Mental Health Begins with ME seminar and the Women’s History Month Colloquium. The next Feminist Majority event is their annual bake sale. “We annually hold a bake sale on Equal Pay Day, which will be April 14 this year, in order to raise awareness on wage inequality. We donate the earnings from this sale to the Women of ISU Scholarship, a scholarship that benefits female non-tradi-
Feminist Majority meets every other Thursday in Holmstedt Hall Room 116. The next meeting will take place April 2 and all are welcome to attend (Statesman File Photo).
tional students,” Fox said. Students are encouraged to visit the group’s Facebook page, “Feminist Majority ISU.” They regularly post news, events and
meeting information. They also share links to current events and issues. Feminist Majority meets every other Thursday at 5 p.m. in
Holmstedt Hall Room 116. The next two meetings will be on April 2 and April 16, and everyone is welcome.
Lincoln Quad to see security changes in Fall 2015
Morgan Gallas Reporter
The Lincoln Quadrangles will have a change in security next semester because of the crime and security call rate increasing. Indiana State University Public Safety is still working on solutions to lower the crime happening near the Quads. Joseph Newport, chief of police at ISU, spoke about possible changes that the Quads will see. “There are still some changes that are in discussion, and those changes will include some modification of the complex’s
entrances and exits, some lighting adjustments, and greater police presence,” Newport said. Next semester, more officers will be on foot and bike patrol around campus — many specifically near the Quads. “We will make sure that people understand that the police will be close around our residential complexes, and we are approachable,” Newport said. “People can talk to us and tell us if there are any problems or concerns they have. Since we’ve seen a spike in calls this year from Lincoln Quad, we think there is a good place to start making changes.”
While there have been robberies and armed suspects, the most common call Public Safety gets is marijuana suspicion. “(Marijuana calls) have gone up quite a bit this academic year,” Newport said. “I think that they are probably using it more recreationally. There is such a high amount of reporting that it means that a lot of people aren’t satisfied with that kind of conduct going on.” The changes are still in their early stages, so the cost is still unknown. However, changes will definitely be coming because the university wants students to feel safe.
“(Positive changes include) people feeling a little bit better when it comes to the darkness hours,” Newport said. “It is very dark at Lincoln Quad. Not only that, people come and go freely which also causes problems.” The Lincoln Quads sit near the edge of campus in proximity to residential areas, which causes it to have a good flow of foot traffic through the building. “The fact that Lincoln Quad is so close to the edge of campus has caused some of the problem,” Newport said. “Some of SECURITY CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 Page designed by Carey Ford
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Fountain renovations fence off Dede Plaza
Makyla Thompson Reporter
One of Indiana State’s most iconic landmarks is getting a face-lift. The Dede Plaza fountain renovation project began on Monday and is not scheduled to be finished until mid-to-late Sept. The renovated fountain plaza will include an 18-inch wall around the fountain that students will be able to sit on. The concrete will be repaved and there will be a new walkway by the Career Center. Stephanie Krull, the landscape and grounds manager, was able to give more information about the new fountain project. “The surface around the fountain is getting old,” Krull said. “The circle around the fountain will be elevated 18 inches off the ground so that students can sit on it.” There will also be turf on two-thirds of the DeDe plaza where the students can sit, socialize and study. The east side by the career center will be straightened out into a clear path. There will also be more places to sit outside. “The plants and trees will be removed around the Career Center so that people can walk,” Krull said. “You can still run through the water;
you will just be running on an elevated circle,” Krull said. “I think it will be a good improvement. Everyone will be pleased.” Diann McKee, the vice president of business affairs, is involved in budgeting for the fountain renovations. “(The) total cost (is) approximately $1.7 million,” McKee said. “Anticipated completion date is mid-to-late September.” McKee said the renovation will not raise tuition. Some students are not happy about the construction. Many students cross DeDe Plaza to get to class, but fences and caution tape now block the way and will remain there until the construction is finished in September. Hannah White, a sophomore communication major, and Kennedy Taylor, a sophomore anthropology major, both said they believe that starting the fountain renovations now was a bad idea. “I don’t think it is a good idea for them to do it in the spring,” Taylor said. “I feel like that’s one of the best parts about campus is getting to go sit out by the fountain when it’s nice out. Now we can’t do that.” White agrees. “They should have done it in the fall so
A look at Dede Plaza behind the wire fences that were put up Monday. The fountain renovation is expected to be completed in September (Photo by Gary Macadaeg).
that it could have been done by the summer,” White said. Dennis Ballard, the associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, said he thinks the renovation will only enhance the campus’ beauty. “I like green space on campus, and I
hate to lose grass and trees to construction but it could end up being better,” Ballard said. “I think we have a pretty, amazing campus, and if (the reconstruction of the fountain) truly enhances (the campus) then I think we have to give them a chance to make it look great.”
Indiana experiences an unusual rise in HIV cases
Kristi Sanders News Editor
The fear of contracting HIV in southern Indiana has reached a fever pitch, prompting one county to declare a state of emergency. An Associated Press article by Rick Callahan shows cases going from 26 to an outbreak of 72 current cases in just a month. In the article, Gov. Mike Pence said he is looking into a needle-exchange program to help cut down on the spread of HIV. One county — Scott County — has declared a public health emergency because of this outbreak. HIV is the virus that leads to AIDS, a syndrome marked by a badly damaged immune system.
Not everyone who gets HIV progresses to AIDS — particularly when antiretroviral (ART) medications are taken. ART medications slow the progression of the HIV infection. HIV is transmitted via contact with bodily fluids. This can occur with shared hypodermic needles, sexual contact (whether oral, rectal or genital) and/or exposure to body fluids through mucus membranes or broken/injured skin. It can even be transmitted via kissing if bleeding gums or mouth sores are present. Contact of HIV with intact undamaged skin is not believed to result in the transmission of the virus. Marcee Everly, the chair and an associate professor for the department of Baccalaureate Nursing in the College
of Nursing, Health and Human Services, recommends ways students can reduce their risks of transmitting HIV. One way is practicing safer-sex, Everly said, through the use of condoms every time, selecting low-risk partners, practicing monogamy and limiting the number of people a student has sex with. “I say safer because there’s still risks of transmission even with condom use,” Everly said. “The more (sexual partners) you have, the greater your risks.” Other techniques students can do to reduce their risk is asking if their sexual partner has ever been tested. If the answer is “no” then ask him or her to get tested before having sex with them, Everly said. Students shouldn’t share needles of any kind for any purpose, and if sexually
active, the student should get tested annually Everly said. Ronald Wright, a sophomore communication major, believes that people with HIV should take the responsibility and tell others that they have the virus. “I believe safe sex is the best way to prevent this from spreading,” Wright said. “Wrap it up; it isn’t that hard. I get checked every two months to make sure I’m being healthy.” Wright also supports the needleexchange program to help reduce the spread of HIV. “I think this is a great idea,” Wright said. “I believe this should be offered for more than just an emergency. This is people’s lives at stake. I would go as far as offering this as an option daily almost.”
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Summer positions provide student opportunity
Myesha Garner Reporter
During the summer there are a number of positions available for students who choose to stay in the Terre Haute area and are seeking employment. The Career Center is a place where students can go in order to find jobs on and off campus to work during the summer. One of the jobs offered during the summer is a Blue Team Leader/Welcome Team Leader. These individuals handle groups of students during orientation and introduce them to the campus before they attend for the fall session. Sean Washington is a senior sports management major and a Blue Team Leader from a previous year. “The benefits of being a Welcome
Team Leader/Blue Team Leader were plentiful,” Washington said. “The most memorable thing about being a Blue Team Leader was being the quintessential hype man of our staff. I was always energetic and my colleagues and the incoming students. There were also a lot of free T-shirts.” There are numerous other employment opportunities open to students during the summer, many of which are found on the Indiana State University website. Tradara McLaurine, the assistant director at the Career Center, gave some advice about how students can find summer employment. “We employ anywhere from 1,900 to 2,400 students throughout the year, but during the summer students cannot work for federal work-study,” said
McLaurine. “Students should look online now under the student employment tab in order to find jobs that are currently listed for the summer. Students can also find applications and requirements for specific jobs during the summer online.” Becoming a Blue Team Leader for Indiana State University can have a number of benefits. “I would definitely encourage individuals to step out of their comfort zone and give it a shot,” Washington said. “Being a Blue Team Leader has its perks of moving in early to avoid the stresses of moving in, meeting faculty and staff, building networking opportunities and lots of free giveaways. The best thing I have taken away from working as a Blue Team Leader was being able to be a role model to a few students. I would defi-
nitely tell people to consider getting a summer job or an internship in their field to start getting a feel for what life is like alongside a professional in their desired field.” During the summer, students also have the option to work more hours than what is allowed during the regular school year. Students who work on campus during the school year can only work 20 hours a week. “A benefit is that students can work up to 28 hours per week during the summer without permission and can work however many jobs they want as long as they stay underneath the 28-hour mark,” McLaurine said. Students seeking summer employment should visit the Career Center’s website to find open summer positions.
Many are concerned about the growing number of Public Safety calls in ISU’s Lincoln Quadrangles on the campus’ north side, but Joe Newport, chief of ISU Police, said he thinks increased security there can reduce the problem. The proposed changes will increase patrols and improve lighting in that area (Photo by ISU Communications and Marketing). SECURITY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
the other (housing complexes) are internal with campus all around them. That lowers the chance of outsiders coming in and creating problems.” Morgan Farrell, a sophomore studying criminology, lives in the Quads and said she supports the change in security. “I definitely think that more lighting is necessary,”
Farrell said. “It’s really dark by the Quads, and as a girl, it’s especially scary. I think limiting the exits is a good idea because anyone can get into the Quads.” Jamie Latham, a freshman studying social work, plans to live in the Quads next year. “I do not have many fears about living in the Quads next year,” Latham said. “I think that better lighting and exits will make others more comfortable with living and being in that area.”
Public Safety hopes to have all of the security changes ready for next semester. If you would like to report a problem, call Public Safety at (812) 237-5555. “I think that if Public Safety has done their part, and we make sure that the students know that they can contact us if they have concerns, (campus safety) will improve,” Newport said. “I think that the students have spoken with all of the calls we’ve gotten. They expect a response from us. It’s our responsibility to respond.”
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Walk this way: Terre Haute’s picky pedestrians prefer parking lots How many times have you been through Terre Haute’s main strip, Wabash Avenue, and thought, “This place looks like a ghost town”? I think it just about every single time I go down the road in my truck or on the rare occasions I walk down sidewalk. The only time we ever see anyone walking Columnist around the city is when they get out of their car and walk into the building they have arrived at. So what’s the problem with that? Have you ever seen an old western movie and the city has little to no one walking around and the tumbleweeds roll past? That city looks no more appealing than our own when no one is out and about visiting stores, restaurants and enjoying what Terre Haute has to offer. So why do we care so much about people walking around? Do we need it to survive? During spring break I took a trip to St. Louis, and I can tell you this much, those people walk everywhere. As a newcomer to the city it was nice to see people out wandering the city seeing the sights and going to places I had never heard of before. I wanted to stop at every one of the busy places and explore them just as they were. It was nice to see that the
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city was alive, thriving and inviting to newcomers. Everywhere I went there were people walking, biking and running. Some were out for exercise but for the most part it seemed they used it as a primary form of transportation. Parking in a large city like that is kind of a premium thing — it comes at a high demand and high cost. So if you find a cheap place to park it’s much easier to walk an extra three or four blocks to get to your destination. Here, however, we find it inconvenient to have to walk several blocks when it’s free to park along the street or in the parking lot next to the building. We live in a city with the mindset of, “We will go if it has a busy parking lot,” and not like that of a larger city people where it is okay to park several blocks away. So what happened to our city that did not happen to others? Many experts blame this phenomenon on the central planners of a city. As cities started to grow they had to accommodate the amount of vehicle traffic down their streets and around their cities. In the Midwest it’s safe to assume that everyone has a car or truck, so many households will have four to five vehicles waiting to be used. In large cities they may only have one or two due to the
expensive nature of finding parking on a daily basis. As the central planners made city traffic flow better they tore up sidewalks and green spaces to make way for fourlane highways. This diminished any chance of providing safe access to pedestrian walkways and bike paths. However, these are the same issues a larger city would have faced as well, but they were able to act faster than what we are able to do. Cities like St. Louis or Indianapolis are so large and built with tall buildings that parking lots were taken away to make more room for larger high-rises. We face the opposite here in Terre Haute due to the fact that we grew outward and not upward. This allowed space for parking lots and nonmetered streets, which allow people to park for up to two hours for free, which is something we all take for granted until we wind up in a big city. Since we have the luxury of parking pretty much anywhere with little to no cost you would think that it would make us a more appealing place for travelers to come and visit. Well let us look back on all those old western movies and how no one wanted
Parking in a large city like that is kind of a premium thing — it comes at a high demand and high cost.
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to stay in a town that no one lived in. Well that is how much of Terre Haute looks to the visitors who come here. It’s not dangerous to walk along our streets during the day or at night but it is something of an odd sight for most of us. Yet, something that is needed if our city to going to grow and thrive. This is something the city and Indiana State University are working on as to make it a friendly and inviting atmosphere for all. ISU constructing a new sports complex along the Wabash River creates a new focal point and new grand entrance into the university that will encourage students and visitors to walk the campus instead of drive all over it. The city is working hard to bring retail locations downtown to aid in the number of shops and places to visit while those out for dinner can stop somewhere to shop as well. There is a primary focus on the downtown area and the need for more retail and growth. Yet, store owners do not want to take the risk of investing in a store when there is no foot traffic. Our campus can do something about that by changing how we see our city. If the students and staff of ISU were to start walking down Wabash and browsing the stores and restaurants, others will follow. Whether you love or hate the city of Terre Haute, helping the community you are a part of means the difference between a metropolis or a ghost town.
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Eyewitness testimony is not 100 percent reliable The victim of a crime is usually called as an eyewitness in the resulting trial. Factors of all kinds from the victim and the police can make this process very unreliable. A victim saying that ‘this man did this — I saw him,’ is probably one the most powerful Columnist of ways to persuade an uneducated jury. This is why many things have changed to help juries determine how reliable eyewitness testimony really is. Eyewitness statements can be unreliable due to the simple act of telling the story incorrectly. Criminologists call this ‘giving a false statement,’ and whether it’s intentional or not, it’s the first factor that can throw investigators off. Our short-term memories can only hold so much information. The perfect
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example of this can be found on a show called “Brain Games.” In this show, participants do an experiment to try to see if, as witnesses, they’d be able to guess the perpetrator correctly. All of the people were wrong, and it was because most got the details wrong. Focusing on one wrong detail and using that detail to fill in what they do not know can make an eyewitness testimony incorrect. For example, all of the participants on the show blamed the wrong man for the crime — they picked the man standing next to the actual perpetrator. They took a face that was familiar and used it to ‘fill in the blanks’ they had in their memory. The lineup — called a “photographic lineup” if using photos instead — is one of the most powerful tools in tracking down criminals. How the lineup is conducted and the way it is conducted can make a huge difference. In the past, detectives would line all the suspects up at the same time. This
tendency often confused witnesses, forcing them to pick someone from many different faces at once. Now, officials show images of the suspects one at a time, asking, “Is this the person?” with each one. The witness then rates how confident they are about their decision. This helps investigators show juries how reliable the person’s testimony is. A second problem at the lineup could be police bias. The police could reassure a witness saying, “Good job, you got him!” This could make the witness pick who the police think did it, making their choice unreliable. This can be fixed by using what we call a “double-blind lineup,” where the person conducting the lineup does not know who the perpetrator is, avoiding the police bias that can throw off the witness. The third factor that can make an eyewitness testimony unreliable is when the victim focuses only on the gun or other weapon out of fear, called “weapon focus.”
Victims who do this are unable to recall anything other than the weapon, taking away a good description of the perpetrator or location. Criminal investigators have found many safeguards against witness error. They can limit the power of an eyewitness testimony in court, forcing police to look for better information such as DNA and other more reliable factors. Investigators can also use what’s called expert testimony. They let an expert tell the jury, in a way that’s easy to understand, how reliable that information is. Experts are careful not to try to sway the jury one way or the other. So when you see shows like “Law and Order” or “Bones,” don’t believe that eyewitnesses are always that reliable. They will not always be exactly right, but that is why these remedies have been made. As criminologists, we are smart enough to know that human memory is not always reliable.
Nanoparticle technology may someday cure cancer All the time we hear about the dangers of cancer and how difficult it is to treat. Many people don’t survive. One of the hardest aspects of curing cancer is making something that discerns the good, healthy cells from the cancerous ones. So far no drugs have Columnist been able to do this safely; it’s time to take a different approach. New innovations in curing heart diseases have given researchers an idea to take care of everything else, from cancers to Ebola: nanoparticles. Nanoparticles are genetically modified in a way that lets them deliver medication directly to the cells that need it, so they do not attack healthy cells. The proteins on the surface allow
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them to stick to the damaged areas where medication can be released slowly to the area. So what does that gibberish mean? Personally I relate it to “The Magic School Bus.” In one episode the bus was shrunk down to the size of a cell and took a tour through one child’s body when something was awry. They guided themselves through his body until they found the problem. The nanoparticles seem to follow a similar concept, which is a major accomplishment. In 2014, a team of researchers used this technology to deliver medication to damaged and clogged arteries around the heart. The nanoparticles were able to repair the area to a state in which it could function properly again. Now that we have the technology, researchers are trying to find new ways in which to apply nanoparticles, including as a way to treat cancer and Ebola. If
successful, we would now be able to use a safer and less invasive method to attack cancer cells while still being able to avoid harming healthy, functional cells. Perhaps we might be able to take away the pain of chemotherapy with nanoparticles. Wouldn’t that be something? This is the hopeful outcome of nanoparticles. Think of how many lives could be saved. We don’t know the repercussions of creating such a technology though, which is something we’ll have to consider if we want to continue the research. There are still quite a few unknowns before we can count on nanoparticles. Could they prove toxic over time? Could they only help us or do they have harmful side effects we still aren’t aware of? There are few studies on these types of questions and we don’t have much information about the tendencies of engineered nanoparticles.
Quite a few proposals have been made for tests to determine some of the effects they could have on the human body. With so much yet to learn, it seems almost as though we shouldn’t be concerned yet with the benefits they could give us. Similar to buying a car, you have to weigh all the benefits with the pitfalls. Yes, you could get from place to place and not rely on someone for a ride, but you also have to count on buying gas, replacement parts and the general upkeep of the vehicle. Why are we already contemplating using them as a cure when we can’t say for sure how dangerous they are? For all we know we could be fighting cancer while creating another disease we would have to fight off. This isn’t saying we shouldn’t test them and find their limits, but we need to start doing that now before we think about using them as a cure.
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Community garden growing in popularity Adler Igalsbe Reporter Although it may not always feel like it outside, the first day of spring was Saturday, which makes one think of warm weather, flowers, rain and a hobby that a lot of people enjoy — gardening. Indiana State University has a community garden that was created at the intersection of 11th and Chestnut Street in 2007 that has grown rapidly i and has continued to help through its donations to the Terre Haute community. Stephanie Krull, landscapes and grounds manager, said the idea of the garden was brought up in 2006 by President Benjamin that had numerous representatives from other organizations in an effort to get people to grow their own foods. “There was a group of individuals who came together at the request of President Benjamin in 2006 to begin creating a plan for a Terre Haute Community Garden Initiative,” Krull said. “This group had representatives from ISU, Catholic Charities, The White Violet Center at St. Mary of the Woods and the Purdue Extension. We met for about six months and came up with a plan to begin work on a garden in 2007. It was started as a community engagement effort to bring together various groups that were interested in encouraging people to grow their own fresh food.” The goal from the start was to bring people together and enjoy each other’s passion for gardening, but it has grown so much and so fast that it has become even bigger than just a hobby. “The original goal was to bring people together in the outdoors, where they can
ISU created a commmunity garden at the intersection of 11th and Chestnut Street in 2007. The garden brings people together and allows them to share each other’s passion for gardening (Submitted Photo).
socialize and share ideas and techniques about gardening. Since 2007 the garden has grown every year,” Krull said. “The garden is currently one full city block and contains over 150 individual garden plots. It has been extremely successful and continues to grow steadily each year. We now have over 100 gardeners, many of whom have been there since the beginning.” Krull said the ISU Community Garden does not charge any money to rent a plot, but they do require gardeners to donate 10 percent of the crops they grow to charity. “The garden does not make any money (and) we do not charge a fee to rent a plot. But we ask all gardeners to donate 10 percent of the produce harvest each year,” she said. “Most give to Catho-
lic Charities, but some have specific churches with which they share their harvest.” Ashley Newton, student community garden coordinator, has high expectations for the garden, how big it can grow and the impacts it can have on people. “I expect the size of the ISU Community Garden to grow into another city block westward to the liquor store at 13th and Chestnut,” Newton said. “As the garden grows in size, I also expect the gardeners to realize that this particular garden is being held example by many onlookers who may be considering gardens as well.” Patricia Weaver, a volunteer who has managed the garden since 2009, shares similar expectations as Newton and hopes that people see that any commu-
nity can accomplish great things. “I have become the expert in the surrounding area on starting a community garden and have had many opportunities to help other folks begin their process. The garden has gotten regional as well as some national recognition,” Weaver said. “(We want to) continue to grow and develop more (and) get the message out that this can happen in any community. Growing fresh produce in a manner that is healthy and will improve the quality of life.” Newton said the feeling of helping the Terre Haute community by donating crops, as well as the pleasure she gets from taking care of the plants with the other gardeners is priceless. “The sheer excitement that we (gardeners) get from fostering care to a tender new plant, and the inherent understanding we have between one another on a hot, August day, as we sit, exhausted overlooking our season’s labor — I am sure nothing can compare,” Newton said. “I also love to know how much good the garden imparts to the rest of the community — all of the gardeners are asked to donate at least 10 percent of their produce to food banks in Terre Haute — many donate much more.” If students are interested in being a part of the ISU Community Garden as a volunteer or to start their own local garden, The Center for Community Engagement has paperwork about how the community garden runs. Students are also encouraged to schedule a visit or tour through Ashley Newton or Patricia Weaver if they are interested or to visit ISU’s website for more details.
Scott College prepares to celebrate 50 years of educating students Betsy Simon
ISU Communications and Marketing The Scott College of Business invites the public to join in on a reflection of the past and a look at what is in store for the college in the next 50 years at a free, public celebration on Friday, April 10, at Indiana State University’s Sycamore Banquet Center in Hulman Memorial
Student Union. One thing is for sure, said Brien Smith, dean of the Scott College — a lot has changed in the past 50 years. “Our facilities have improved immensely from the days of being located in the Fine Arts and Science buildings, later in Statesman Towers, and today in beautiful Federal Hall in the heart of downtown Terre Haute,” he said. “Our
programs have changed, too. Early on, we focused on teacher training and secretarial preparation, and today we excel in supply chain management, insurance and risk management, financial services, sales and other growing fields.” The Scott College’s roots go back to 1918 when the department of commerce began at Indiana State Normal School with William Parsons as president.
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Pakistani student spends semester as cultural ambassador Betsy Simon
ISU Communications and Marketing When at first you don’t succeed, do as Shahina Bibi did — try and try again. The second time Bibi, a 22-year-old from Pakistan, applied for a program to study for a semester in the U.S. she received a green light to come to Indiana State, where she began fulfilling her dream of studying in America in January. Bibi was teaching high school when a cousin who was studying at another university told her about an opportunity for students to study in the U.S. “He encouraged me to apply and soon after I applied I got accepted,” she said. “I was excited because this is a developed country, educationally and economically, and I was very eager to see it all.” Bibi arrived at Indiana State in January and is one of 120 Pakistani students who came to the U.S. this semester through the State Department’s Global Undergraduate Exchange Program in Pakistan, which is a one-semester program. The program builds the capacity of a diverse group of youth leaders from underserved populations across Pakistan at U.S. universities. Students receive U.S.-based training and practical experience in leadership positions, community engagement, and in their professional fields, undergraduate students gain the skills needed to implement long-term civic and economic changes in their communities, building stability through increased local capacity and cross-cultural understanding. They also explore U.S. culture and are integrated into communities to help
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named college at Indiana State in 2009, thanks to benefactors Don and Susan Scott of Terre Haute. Today, the Scott College of Business includes more than 1,300 students, nearly 100 staff members, three departments and 11 majors. Since that golden year — 1964-65 — the Scott College of Business has molded generations of students for successful careers in business and as pillars of their communities.
them develop a broad and nuanced understanding of U.S. values and become citizen ambassadors who support expanded diplomatic and development partnerships. “When I came here there was a culture shock initially, but I adjusted with the help of an American friend I made,” she said. “Whenever she was going to mall or anywhere, she would ask me to go with her and I did. Making friends with both American and international students and talking to people has helped.” “When I tell people I’m from Pakistan, they ask a lot of questions about my country and seem to have a lot of stereotypes about it,” Bibi said. “What I tell people is that if they come to Pakistan they would see a lot of hospitality. People will say hi to you, invite you to their home and ask what they can do for you. That is what you would see. Through the 120 students from Pakistan who are in the U.S. through my same program we can fight against stereotypes by educating people about our country.” Bibi stays in contact with people back home, including a friend she’s persuading via Facebook to study in the U.S. and with her family, who is curious how she’s doing as the first person in her family to come to America. It’s been a good experience so far, Bibi said. She’s made friends with students from around the world — U.S, Korea, Nigeria, Congo, Sudan, and Saudi Arabia. She’s already planning for ways to use what she’s learned in her home country. “In physics here, there is a helping center for students where other students help them with their work if they need it, “But, more importantly, we have prepared them to be strong leaders,” he said. “Aside from the core business curriculum, we teach timeless lessons on teamwork, giving back, stewardship, ethics and valuable soft skills that continue to be in high demand.” While making their marks on the business world, Smith said, many of our alumni continue to find time to give back to the institution from whence they came. “Many of our outstanding alumni are in influential positions at companies
Shahina Bibi was able to travel from Pakistan to Indiana State to expand her studies (Photo by ISU Communications and Marketing).
and I’m thinking how I can do this when I go back to my own university. I serve as a proctor at there, so it’s my responsibility to see the problems of the students in my own class,” she said. “I would also like to work on gender discrimination when I go back to Pakistan. I’m from a very remote area of Pakistan, so I would like to get meetings with women and try to ensure equality for women in my own community.” Bibi also is making an impact on the
Terre Haute community through her involvement in a community service project at the Vigo County Library for international families and Lighthouse Mission, which are helping her to fulfill the 20-hour community service requirement for her exchange program. “It has been a great opportunity for me,” she said. “It is really amazing to see the presentations and students’ experiences in the U.S.”
that compete at the national and often international levels, and several continue to serve the Scott College in valuable ways, such as on our advisory boards, as guest speakers, mentors, internship hosts and more,” he said. The big 50th celebration will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Sycamore Banquet Center in Hulman Memorial Student Union. There will be a reception with hors d’oeuvres and cocktails from 5-6 p.m., followed by a program and special recognitions from 6 to 7 p.m.
A dessert reception and champagne toast will close the evening from 7 to 8 p.m. Registration for the event can be found online at www.indstate.edu/business/Scott50 or by contacting Michelle Swick in the dean’s office at michelle. swick@indstate.edu or 812-237-2000. Additional information about the 50th anniversary event, along with photos, videos, a timeline and online guestbook may also be found on the 50th celebration website.
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Sycamores win ninth-straight victory against Bulldogs The Indiana State baseball team picked up its ninth-straight victory over in-state rival Butler on Tuesday afternoon at Bob Warn Field at Sycamore Stadium. The Sycamores defeated the Bulldogs by a score of 8-5 and improve to 11-13 on the season, while Butler falls to 12-15. The Sycamores struck first in the bottom of the first inning. Landon Curry led off with a single and scored from first on a Hunter Owen double. Owen scored on a single by Jacob Hayes to put the Sycamores up 2-0 after one inning. In the third inning, Curry and Derek Hannahs led off with back-to-back singles. Andy Young singled to score Curry. Tyler Friis added to the lead, hitting a double down the left field line to score Hannahs and Young. Andrew Gutierrez wrapped up the inning with a single to bring home Friis and increase the lead to 6-0 in favor of the Sycamores. The Bulldogs got on the board in the top of the fifth inning. Will Amador doubled to start the inning, moved to third on a wild pitch and scored on a wild pitch. Mike Kseniak was hit by a pitch and moved to third on an Austin Miller double. Miller and Kseniak scored on a double by Drew Small to cut the Sycamore lead in half at 6-3.
The Sycamores earned their ninth-straight victory against the Butler Bulldogs, raising them to 11-13 on the season (Photo by ISU Communications and Marketing).
Indiana State answered back in the bottom of the fifth inning. Hayes led off with a single and then stole second. He was moved to third on a ground out by Friis and scored on a wild pitch to put the Sycamores up 7-3.
Butler added one run in the top of the sixth inning. Quincy Quintero, Garrett Christman, and Chris Marras loaded the bases, and Quintero scored on a fielder’s choice by Cole Malloy to cut the lead to 7-4.
their success is due to their ability to win games on the road, as they are 6-2 on the road this season. Elbert Devarie leads the team in hitting with a .373 average as well as 20 RBIs. Alex Call is also dangerous at the plate, hitting .318. He’s also a smart baserunner, which explains why he leads the team in runs scored. While the Sycamores may be getting off to a slow start in conference play, there’s no need to panic yet. They did the same thing last year before ending their conference schedule with a 14-7 record. Many hope the warm weather will rejuvenate this Sycamore team as the cold weather over the weekend wasn’t any help — they dropped two of three to Evansville. In the Sunday game, the Sycamores pretty much beat themselves. It’s rarely possible to win a game when issuing 18 free passes. Anyone who
has been paying attention to this team knows they are a talented group of players. Coming into this week, Derek Hannahs is hitting .337 with Andy Young right behind him hitting .322. Last year the Sycamores went to the NCAA Regional on the back of Ryan Keaffaber’s stellar freshman season as the closer. The team is hoping that Keaffaber can build off of his performance last season as well as handle an increased role on the team as he is a starter this season. In his three starts this season, he hasn’t given up more than two runs in any of his outings. A win against a rival would mean a lot for this Sycamore team and would
ISU’s Owen led off the seventh with a single to left field and moved around the bases on wild pitches before scoring on a Young single to put the Sycamores ahead 8-4. In the ninth, Butler’s Small singled and scored on a double by Houston to cut the lead to the final 8-5 tally. The Sycamores belted out 15 hits in the contest, with six starters have multi-hit games. Young finished 3-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored. Curry was 2-for5 with two runs scored; Owen, Hayes, Friis and Gutierrez each finished 2-for-4. Hannahs and DeJesus added a hit each. On the mound, freshman Ethan Larrison got the start, throwing in 4-plus innings, allowing five hits, three runs; all earned, and striking out three. Nick Kolarik worked an inning in relief, allowing one hit, one run, walking one and striking out one. Connor Schwienebart earned the victory, his first as a Sycamore, allowing just three hits over his three innings of work. Michael Eberle pitched the ninth inning, allowing two hits, and one run while striking out the side. ISU returns to action on Wednesday, April 1st as they host the Ball State Cardinals at Bob Warn Field at Sycamore Stadium. First pitch is set for 3 p.m. Story by ISU Athletic Media Relations
Sycamores entertain Ball State Cardinals Wednesday afternoon Zach Rainey Reporter
Indiana State baseball has been involved in several in-state affairs the past few days and the trend continues Wednesday night when the Sycamores get set to battle perennial in-state power Ball State. The Sycamores will host the Cardinals on Bob Warn Field at Sycamore Stadium at 3 p.m. Indiana State has won the last four meetings against Ball State and looks to continue the success against them. This is a big rivalry game as these teams only meet once per season. Last season, the Sycamores traveled to Muncie and defeated the Cardinals 9-7. The Cardinals are off to an impressive start to their season, entering the week at 18-8, including a ten-game win streak that was snapped last weekend. Part of
hopefully get the ball rolling as they will travel to Wichita State for a weekend series against the Shockers before returning to host the Purdue Boilermakers next Tuesday. Following the Purdue game, the Sycamores will travel to Illinois for a quick matchup against Eastern Illinois on Wednesday before re-turning for a four-game home stand.
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Sycamore softball sweeps Butler in midweek doubleheader
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ISU Athletic Media Relations The Indiana State Softball team swept a doubleheader with the Butler Bulldogs Tuesday, winning the first game 8-3 before winning the second game 4-3 in Indianapolis. Game One The Sycamores got off to a quick start in the first game of the day as sophomore Erika Crissman led off the game with a double and advanced to third on a sacrifice by senior Aubre Carpenter. Senior Megan Stone and sophomore Brooke Riemenschneider both drew walks before sophomore Rylee Holland reached on a fielder’s choice and a run scored on a throwing error to give the Sycamores a 1-0 lead. In the bottom of the third inning, the Bulldogs answered back, scoring two runs, only one earned, to take a 2-1 lead over the Sycamores. The Sycamores answered back in the top of the fifth as they plated six runs to take a 7-2 lead. Carpenter and Stone led off the inning with a walk and hit by pitch before Riemenschneider singled to load the bases. Holland then hit a two RBI single up the middle before Cavin hit a sacrifice fly to center field to make it 4-3. Freshman Abby Klopp then kept the inning going with a walk before Turitto
ISU’s softball team swept a doubleheader against Butler on Tuesday. They will return to action Friday at Bradley for three games (Photo by ISU Communications and Marketing).
hit an RBI single. After a Kassie Brown single, Crissman singled to score two more runs and make it 7-2. Butler tried tried to respond in the bottom of the fifth when they plated one more run off two hits to cut the Sycamore lead to 7-3. Butler would get no closer, however, as the Sycamores extended their lead in the seventh when Crissman hit an RBI double to score Brown and Indiana State defeated Butler 8-3.
Crissman finished the game 3-5 in the game with three RBIs while Brown was 2-4 with two runs scored. Lockwood earned the win in the circle, pitching the final 4.2 innings, allowing no earned runs with seven strikeouts. Game Two In the second game of the day, the Bulldogs jumped out to an early lead before the Sycamores scored four unanswered runs to sweep the doubleheader with a
4-3 win. In the bottom of the first inning, the Bulldogs plated one run off two hits to take an early 1-0 lead. The Bulldogs threatened to plate more but a 1-2-3 double play, got the Sycamores out of a jam. Butler then extended its lead in the top of the third when a pair of walks came around to score on a two out double to make it 3-0 Bulldogs. Senior Mary Turitto got the Sycamores on the board in the top of the fourth as she crushed her third home run of the season over the left field wall to cut the Bulldog lead to 3-2. The Sycamores retired the Bulldogs in order in the bottom of the fourth as Dickerson entered the game in the circle for the first time all season to record the final out of the inning. In the top of the fifth, Dickerson led off the inning with a single to left field before Brown reached on a bunt single. Two batters later, senior Megan Stone singled to right field and a fielding error scored two runs to give the Sycamores a 4-3 lead, one they wouldn’t give up. Brown finished the game 3-3 with a run scored while Turitto was 1-3 with two RBIs. Dickerson earned her first career win in the circle as junior Taylor Lockwood earned the save. The Sycamores will return to action on Friday when they travel to Bradley for a three-game series.
Brenton Scott named a finalist for Kyle Macy National Freshman Of The Year Award Ace Hunt
ISU Athletic Media Relations Indiana State guard Brenton Scott has been named one of the finalists for the 2015 Kyle Macy National Freshman Of The Year Award as announced Monday by CollegeInsider.com. Additionally, he was named to the 2015 Kyle Macy Freshman All-America Team. Scott was named the Missouri Valley Conference Freshman of the Year and earned MVC All-Freshman and AllNewcomer plaudits. He was the third Sycamore to be named Valley Freshman Of The Year and the first since 2003. Scott was a three-time honoree as the league’s Newcomer Of The Week and averaged 11.4 points per game to rank 13thbest in the MVC. He hit 44.4 percent of
his shots from 3-point range, which led the league. He tied for fifth in the Valley with 1.9 3-pointers made per game. In MVC play, Scott owned an 11.7 ppg average to rank 10th as he made 78.3 percent of his free throws — good enough for eighth. He connected on 50 percent of his shots from distance in Valley games to rank second and averaged 2.2 3-pointers per league game to rank tied for third. Scott made a splash in his Sycamore debut with 14 points off the bench, including an 8-of-10 mark from the free throw line the season opening overtime win at IUPUI. Scott scored a career-high 21 points as he poured in four shots from long distance on the road against Drake. He led the team with 20 points at Evansville and followed that up 13 more against Bradley
to earn his second MVC Newcomer of the Week honor. Scott tied his career-high with 21 points as he hit four 3-pointers in the road victory over Loyola and then led the team with 16 points on the strength of four 3-pointers at Missouri State. He scored 14 of his team-leading 17 points in the second half as the Sycamores cruised to a 78-58 home court victory over Southern Illinois en route to earning his third MVC Newcomer Of The Week honor. The Kyle Macy award is presented annually to the top freshman in Division I college basketball. The 1975 Indiana “Mr. Basketball” played his freshman season at Purdue University. Macy averaged 13.8 points a game as a freshman, while leading the Boilermak-
ers in free throws, shooting .859 percent from the line on the season. He started in 25 of 27 games, helping them to a 16-11 season record. After playing his freshman year at Purdue, Macy transferred to the University of Kentucky in 1976. He started every game for the Wildcats in 1977. A three-time All-America and three-time All-SEC player, Macy was a member of Kentucky’s 1978 National Championship team. In his senior year of 1979-80, he became the first Kentucky player ever to be named consensus Southeastern Conference Player of the Year. The recipient of the 2015 award will be announced at the CollegeInsider.com Awards Banquet on Friday in Indianapolis, site of the 2015 men’s division I basketball championship.
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Students display talents at Sycamore Sessions
Indiana State University students participated in Sycamore Sessions on Monday evening. The event included live student performances, such as dance, spoken word and comedy. Other groups performed vocally or with group dances (Photos by Taylor Burris).