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WE DID IT
Indiana State University www.indianastatesman.com Volume 121 Issue 74
The Indiana Statesman reflects on the 2013-2014 year as graduates walk down the “other� aisle
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Just one more thing before you go ...
We have once again come to the end of another year. We’ve seen ups and downs and everything in between. We saw move-ins, move-outs, concrete dorms and new apartments. Together, we’ve seen the homecoming parade then The Walk as well as spring break across the map. We’ve laughed, we’ve occasionally cried and we’ve certainly lost a few patches of hair after all nighters. This issue is dedicated to just that: where we’ve come from and where we are now. Today is the last day before we come to the end with finals week as well as our last spring semester issue of the Statesman. As you start to dump your dorm into boxes and prepare for summer, whether it’s about finding a temporary job or a life-long career, we would encourage you to take a few moments flip through and appreciate what you have done. We’ve all got a story to tell. Maybe you participated in Alternative Spring Break and went to the Dominican Republic, or maybe this year you presented to the campus the research that took the year to compile. Perhaps you got involved in a play, Sycamore Sync, saw Larry Bird or had a rousing debate with Brother Larry. All of these are crucial moments and many more that will tell your story as an Indiana State Sycamore. So often you hear someone bashing State, saying it’s “no IU.” When I began my time with the Statesman as an Opinions Editor back in October, the first piece that I wrote was on why we need to be proud to be a tree. A silly statement, I know. But when you think about it, all that was said still stands true. In fact, my prophesy came true. This year ISU has once again produced award-winning students and professionals. Boys and girls march through the arch but graduate as men and women with so many accomplishments. If you’re coming back in the fall, we’ll be glad to have you. If you’re off to see the world, we’re wishing you well. But no matter what, you are a Sycamore. We all bleed blue. And we all stand tall. Few things last quite as long as a mighty forest.
Samual Clark Samual Clark Editor-in-Chief
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Student takes her fashion designs to the Big Apple CASSANDRA HAUSER News Editor
After she graduates in June, senior textiles, apparel and merchandising major Karolina Gujska will show her fashion line in New York City, and begin her career in the fashion field. Although her dreams are rapidly coming true, getting there has not been easy. Born in Poland, Gujska stayed behind with her mother while her father paved the way for their family in America. One year later, Gujska and her mother joined her father in the United States, where they now live about 20 minutes from Manhattan. “It was a dream for [my father] to move me to America,” Gujska said. When she first came to Indiana State University, her father felt strongly that she should go into dentistry, but Gujska wanted to follow her dreams. She knew that fashion was a rising industry and that it just takes hard work to get somewhere with it. Although it’s not easy to find a job in this field, Gujska started putting her resume in and applying at as many places as possible, and she has found multiple jobs from taking this risk.
Currently, she works as a curtain designer for a firm in Texas where she was recently given the opportunity to design actor and comedian Chris Rock’s curtains. When she shows her fashion line in New York, she will be showing her clothing in conjunction with designer Monica Jones. Gujska works for Monica Jones’ public relations department, which is how she received the opportunity to show her fashion line on the runway. The line consists of fun dresses in a variety of colors and styles. As Gujska creates her designs, she tries to take inspiration from a variety of sources, from people to architecture. Recently, she used Michael Jackson as her inspiration to create a sparkling design. Following graduation, Gujska will also be working for H.M. Cole’s marketing department. According to the H.M. Cole website, this company creates menswear, of which customers have the opportunity to customize the cut, features and fit. CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
Textile, apparel and merchandising major Karolina Gujska will be traveling to New York City in order to show off her clothing line in hopes of pursuing a career in fashion design (Submitted Photos).
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To get this job, Gujska had to travel to New York on a four-day business trip, where she met with the CEO of the company and other candidates for the job. Even though many people think of women when they hear fashion, it is still an industry dominated by more men than people realize, she said. On her business trip, Gujska was the only female attendee. She has not yet moved to New York, but she has already begun her work for H.M. Cole. When she gets there on May 5, two days after graduation, she has one month to open up their market with contacts and earn the company $20,000. Gujska is trying to make phone calls and contact people now to avoid an overload of stress once she arrives at her new job. She emphasizes that the fashion industry is very stressful and that people who work in it must take their jobs seriously. Gujska said she will continue trying to make her name in the fashion industry as a designer. She recently created her own logo and Facebook page, and she calls her clothing “Gujska Kouture.” If she makes a name for herself in the fashion field, her dream of being the first Polish designer to make it big will come true.
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Gujska contacted many people and went through various trials to get her clothing line to New York City (Submitted photo).
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Graduation Color Guide Honors students wear a yellow silk stole. Graduate students wear hoods colored differently based on their Members of area of study. some organizations also have accessories to set themselves apart.
Summa cum laude graduates (3.9 GPA and above) wear gold cords, magma cum laude graduates (minimum 3.7 GPA) wear white, cum laude (minimum 3.5 GPA) graduates wear blue. All ISU undergraduate and Masters students wear a blue mortar board with a white and blue tassel.
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Seniors honored for contributions to Indiana State Beth Pickerill
ISU Communications and Marketing The Indiana State University Alumni Association has honored four students with the Alan C. Rankin Distinguished Senior Awards in recognition of their contributions to the betterment of the university. Named for the university’s seventh president who served from 1965-1975, the awards recognize outstanding seniors who have demonstrated dedicated membership and leadership ability in campus organizations and in the community. Recipients must also have a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.25 on a 4.0 scale and produce an essay about how they have dedicated time to leadership on campus and in the community. Recipients must also live up to the ideals and values of Indiana State and have a letter of recommendation from a professor or colleague they have worked with closely, Bill Niederer, Alumni Association board member and 1984 Rankin Award recipient, said in announcing honorees. “These awards recognize the distinguished men and women of the senior class,” he said. “Being named a Rankin Outstanding Senior was a highlight of my time on campus.” Niederer said that the 2014 recipients
“represent an elite group of graduating seniors who are brilliant students and extraordinary leaders,” saying to them that “Your applications are impressive. Wherever life takes you, you will undoubtedly go on to do remarkable things, representing your Alma Mater well.” The Rankin Award recipients, who will be recognized during Indiana State’s spring commencement May 3, are Amber Kemp of Terre Haute, William Lehman of Nineveh, Ind., Tommy Lynch of French Lick, Ind. and Kelly Steffen, of Bloomington, Ill. The recipients were selected from a field of 44 nominees. Kemp is completing a bachelor’s degree in business management. While attending Indiana State University, she was active in Donaghy Day, Chi Omega, Welcome Team Coordinator, Alpha Lambda Delta National Honors Society, Welcome Team leader, Summer Honors counselor, Sycamore Ambassadors, Networks Financial Institute Ethics Conference and Student Government Association. Her community activities included Multiple Sclerosis Walk, Make-A-Wish Foundation and 14th and Chestnut Community Center project leader. Kemp is the daughter of Chris and Lisa Kemp and a graduate of North Central High School in Farmersburg, Ind. She plans to attend graduate school to obtain
a master’s degree in student affairs and higher education will be doing a graduate assistantship with the Indiana State University Career Center. Lehman is graduating with a bachelor’s degree in insurance and risk management and sales negotiations. His campus involvement included Alpha Tau Omega, Risk Management Society and Gamma Iota Sigma. His awards, in addition to the Rankin Award, include the Networks Scholarship, National Society of Collegiate Scholars and Insurance and Risk Management Honors Corps. Lehman’s community involvement included Chi Omega Make-A-Dish, Zeta Tau Alpha Big Man on Campus, Alpha Phi dodgeball tournament, Sigma Chi Derby Days and Alpha Chi Omega Philanthropy. He is the son of Mark and Paula Lehman and is a graduate of Indian Creek High School in Trafalgar, Ind. Following graduation, he plans to work at Gibson Insurance in South Bend, Ind. Lynch is completing a bachelor’s degree in communication and plans to attend graduate school at Indiana State to obtain a master’s degree in student affairs and higher education. His campus involvement included Student Government Association, director of Sycamore pride and
traditions, an academic peer advocate, Welcome Team leader, Pi Kappa Alpha, certified gold member of Pike University Leadership Summits and creator of “The Forest”. His community involvement includes Up ‘til Dawn, Tornado Relief Effort in Joplin, Mo. and Henryville and Alternate Spring Break to Dominican Republic. Lynch is the son of Tom and Cheryl Lynch of French Lick, Ind. and is a graduate of Springs Valley High School. Steffen is a major in mathematics education and mathematics and is captain of the Sycamore track and field team. She has received many collegiate athlete honors including Missouri Valley Conference Elite 18 Award, Sycamore Scholar-Athlete of the Month and Missouri Valley Conference Leadership and Service Award Recipient. Her other campus involvement included Christian Student Fellowship, Student Athlete Advisory Committee and tutoring in the math lab and academic enrichment center. Her community involvement included March of Dimes and Wabash Valley Race for the Cure. Steffen is a graduate of Bloomington High School and is the daughter of Mitch and Annmarie Steffen. After graduation, she plans to complete her student teaching in the fall and pursue a career as a math teacher and track and field coach.
From Left to Right: Amber Kemp of Terre Haute; William Lehman of Nineveh, Ind.; Tommy Lynch of French Lick, Ind.; Kelly Steffen of Bloomington, Ill. (Photos courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).
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How do you feel about the semester ending? Well, we did it. It is now the end of the semester. With the semester coming to a close, though, there are lots of tears and lots of cheers. While most people are glad to be out, there are seniors who will miss being a student, and there are some who are ready to just get out and never look back.
“I’ve learned so much in my time at ISU, but more important are the friends I’ve had the joy of making. While I am sad about leaving, I know I’ll never lose touch with those I’m closest to. I look forward to my future with knowledge and new bonds of friendship.” Katrina Brown, senior, languages, literature and linguistics
“It’s kind of bittersweet. I’m excited for the next step in my life, but I’m sad I won’t be able to see my friends every day.” Natosha Beckman, senior, psychology
“Awesome. It’s just a big accomplishment. I’ve been here for four years. I’ve put in a lot of hard work in. I love it when a plan comes together.” Justin Stamper, senior, aviation management
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“Unbelievable. I’ve been here all four years, I’m the second woman in my family to graduate, and that is really important to me.” Katherine Williams, senior, history
“Great. I’m happy to get out on my own, away from college. Get into the real world.” Taylor Butler, senior, aviation management
“I’m done with ISU, I’m glad that it’s over, but I’m going to miss all the friends I made here.” Maggie Lubinski, senior, languages, literature and linguistics
“I can’t believe it’s already over. I’m glad, I’m ready to move on to the summer.” Heidi Ellison, senior, elementary education
The Eye on Campus seeks to showcase student perspectives on important topics. The Statesman Opinions section surveys random students on subjects of interest to them. To suggest future questions, please e-mail isu-statesmanopinions@mail.indstate.edu.
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Beloved professor and director graduates to Tennessee Samual Clark Editor-in-Chief Brianne Hofmann parks her car in the parking lot, letting it idle for a moment. She’s dreading the conversation that she knows she’s going to be forced to have. The fear of homelessness — already she’s had to bounce from couch to couch — and being kicked out of school has left her embarrassed and numb. Now she must talk to her professor and boss about her future. As the two sit together on the patio of the Grand Traverse Pie Company, it is the kind of day that movies try to recreate, complete with sunshine, gentle breeze smelling of flowers and grass and even a bird or two. But Hofmann doesn’t take any of the scenery in. She sits aimlessly stabbing at the chicken caesar salad her boss bought for her awaiting the berating she believes is coming. Instead, the older woman looks to her through sunglasses and says in a calm, dignified manner, “‘Bout this you not coming back in the Fall.” Hofmann sips at the sweet tea that now seems too sweet. “I don’t know. I’ve got all these variables in the mix and I just don’t know what to do,” she says. “But you’re a fighter,” her boss tells her. And that’s all it took. After nearly a full decade in service to her Alma Mater, Rachel Wedding McClelland will say goodbye to Indiana State University and the Indiana Statesman. The scene above is but one of the many such interactions McClelland has had with her students. “I’ve never had anyone, not friends or even family pick me up the way she has,” said Hofmann, the previous Statesman editor-in-chief. Hofmann spent several years in McClelland’s company and feels that her relationship with her professor and director has truly changed her for the better. “Rachel’s guidance is what pushed me away from the edge. And I’m not alone. How many hundreds of other students has she done the same thing for?” said Hofmann. McClelland originally began her service to ISU in 1989 as an undergraduate transfer student studying journalism. McClelland graduated two years later in 1991 and spent several years working in journalism careers including “several dailies,” as McClelland put it. Some of these smaller publications included Sullivan County, Greencastle and Terre Haute’s own Tribune Star. She later returned to her home-base in 2004 where she became an adjunct professor in communication, and shortly following began work on her master’s degree. After finishing graduate school, McClelland began work in ISU Communications and Marketing reporting and quickly gained notice. Four years ago, McClelland was asked to assume the position of Director of Student Publications. “The former Director [Merv Hendricks] left unexpectedly and I was asked to fill in on a temporary basis. After one year, I was asked if I wanted to be full director,” McClelland said.
Prior to McClelland’s entrance, the Statesman itself was said to be in poor shape. “The Statesman was going downhill. It had hit status quo,” said ISU alumna and previous Statesman Editorin-Chief Jessica Squires. “Like almost everyone, I was at first intimidated by her [McClelland]. I was passing by her at the fountain one day and she tells me that I’m now working at the Statesman.” That day though, Squires was unsure of herself and intimidated by the prospect, but McClelland assured her that all would be well and that Squires would be fine. “I had worked there for a month and a half prior to Rachel and decided not to. Lots of what they did, from interviews to set-up to production, was against what we were being taught in the classroom. There were a lot of cliques,” said Squires. Some of the changes that McClelland implemented included encouraging student editors to create deadlines as well as scheduling the paper’s production well ahead of the printing date and opting for a tabloid format instead of the standard broad sheet. McClelland also brought with her a “presence,” as Hofmann put it. “It’s supposed to be a student-run newspaper, so we’re given lots of freedom to work with. But whether it’s a section or an entire staff, that’s pretty scary. I know for a fact that I would have never become [Editor-in-Chief] were it not for Rachel. I would have stayed content right where I was at,” said Hofmann. “What makes Rachel so great is that she’s this balance of presence. Some semesters I needed her to hold my hand, but sometimes I was more, ‘Let me do my own thing.’ And she sensed that.” McClelland herself expressed that leading the students at the Statesman was her dream job. McClelland had several mentors herself during her time working at the Statesman as an undergrad. These mentors had a lot to do with her return to academia and teaching, eventually leading her back to her roots. “ISU helped me develop as a mentor of students and as a publisher. This school has been teaching me things for a lot longer than I would have anticipated,” said McClelland, pausing briefly to dab her eyes, “I’ve been surprised, since announcing that I’m leaving the University, the number of students who said, ‘You’ve changed my life.’” “That’s why we’re on the planet,” she said. Students are not the only ones to outwardly express their loss. Statesman Business Manager Stacey McCallister said, “Well, she’s more than just my coworker, she’s become my friend. And I’m going to miss her.” “She’s somebody who puts their heart and soul into this place. She’s got a very positive attitude day in and day out and really helps out any way she can,” said Brian Fitz, the advertising manager for the Statesman. “You see a lot of ISU alumni who leave as Statesman editors and go on to become professionals and I think she has a direct contribution to that.” Some of the Statesman alumni whom Fitz spoke
Rachel Wedding McClelland will be sorely missed by many students and fellow staff after she moves from Indiana State to the University of Tennessee at Knoxville (Submitted Photo).
of include Squires, who has become an editor for the Greene County Daily World; Hofmann, who is currently a copy editor for Police Technical and Ernest Rollins, who reports for the Brazil Times. “I always saw her as ‘Mom.’ And I think that’s how most of us are. It seems like most [editors] were missing something, usually a support system . . . and Rachel became the professor, but she was more a shoulder to cry on and a support system and I still see her that way,” Hofmann said. Hofmann suffers to this day from crippling self-doubt, but McClelland is a steady encourager. “Rachel is the only person to pull me aside and say ‘You have the strengths, but no one’s going to know that if you don’t put your first foot forward.’” Though McClelland’s decision to leave Indiana State University was her own, it is not without difficulty. “Goodbyes are just terrible,” McClelland said. “I’ve had 20 plus years with some of these people. Joe Newport was the Chief of Police when I was at the Trib Star. Jim Jenson was the director of Parks and Rec. I’m not going to go to Tennessee and just Continued on PAGE 7
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pick up those kinds of relationships.” Hofmann expressed concern that McClelland’s departure was the result of disagreement with upper management over the students and their involvement in the paper, but also believes that the constantly fluid nature of journalism had much to do with it. “It’s time. You take a job and it runs its course. That being said, I don’t think it was an easy decision. Anyone can see that. I think Knoxville will be good for her. And as cliche as it may be, she needs to spread her wings,” said Hofmann. “This was in the works for a while. It’s just the nature of the beast.” McClelland is excited to be setting forth on this new adventure. Spending her entire childhood bouncing from place to place, she feels it is time for a change of scenery. McClelland will be taking over as director of student media at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn., a school
of nearly 28,000 students with its own college of journalism. “They have a lot of resources that ISU lacks. It’ll be great to see what I can do there,” said McClelland. Upon leaving, McClelland said she hopes her students continue to take the paper farther, even though this year alone the newspaper staff won 12 major awards from the Indiana Collegiate Press Association. Squires, however, is certain that all will be well. “She’s a strong person who makes students stronger. She pushes people to where they need to be. She is a beacon, she’ll show you the path you need to go,” Squires said. Reflecting on her time with ISU students, McClelland confessed to something her students might be surprised to hear. “I think sometimes I needed them more than they needed me,” she said.
Commencement speakers set for Spring graduation Dave Taylor
ISU Communications and Marketing Terre Haute native and Indiana State University graduate Sally Neville will serve as the alumni speaker for Indiana State’s spring commencement. Neville is vice president of clinical specialty services at Kansas City Care Clinic. She has devoted the past 20-plus years of her career to the treatment of HIV patients and has become nationally recognized as a leader in HIV care, prevention and program management. She is responsible for HIV primary care, peer to peer treatment adherence, clinical trials and MATEC-MO, a federally supported health professional continuing education program serving the state of Missouri. She manages several federal grants which support HIV care at the clinic and regionally. She has served on numerous federal, state and regional HIV advisory boards, conducted clinical site visits at other federally supported programs and chaired the Kansas City Transitional Grant Area Comprehensive HIV Prevention and Planning Council. “I am proud to be an ISU graduate and to call Terre Haute my hometown,” Neville said. “Who I am and what I have been able to accomplish started here and it’s an honor to have been chosen to be the alumni speaker, especially on the 50th anniversary of the School of Nursing.” Neville said her message to graduates will be about three simple rules to follow to make a difference - in community, work and personal life. Neville moved to Missouri following her graduation from Indiana State in 1974 with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. She began her nursing career in Columbia and completed a Master of Science in nursing from the University of Missouri in 1987. She moved to Kansas City in 1990 and began work on an in-patient unit dedicated to AIDS patients. Her practice has been exclusive to those infected and affected by HIV since that time. In 1992, she became the first full time provider at Kansas City CARE Clinic and has served in numerous roles as the clinic grew to become the largest provider of HIV prevention and care services in the region. In 2011, Bank of America
recognized Neville with its Local Heroes Award for her outstanding work in the community. She lives in Kansas City with her partner, Kathy Nesbitt. Tanika Lyles of Indianapolis has been selected to deliver the student address for spring commencement. Lyles came to Indiana State as a walk-on for the Sycamore track and field team. She will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in sport management. Following graduation, she plans to serve an internship with You First Sports, an athlete representation and sports marketing firm in Madrid, Spain, and then attend law school with the goal of working as a sports agent. Though born in Indianapolis, Lyles spent much of her childhood in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan before her family returned to Indiana when she was in the sixth grade. She is a graduate of Decatur Central High School and is the daughter of Jasenka and Thomas Lyles. Lyles said she plans to use her commencement address to urge her fellow graduates to continue to pursue their passions and remain active in community service. “I am extremely humbled,” she said of being selected in a competitive process to serve as student commencement speaker. “It is definitely an honor to have this experience.” To prepare for her time at the podium before hundreds of fellow graduates, Lyles is working with Mary Kahl, professor and chair of the department of communication, to fine tune her remarks and delivery. “Working with Dr. Kahl on the speech is another growth process for my future career. I’m excited,” she said. While at Indiana State, Lyles has been active in Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Donaghy Day and the Kinesiology, Recreation and Sport Club. For the past three years, she has served as a student staff member in the Office of Residential Life. Her community service has also included volunteering with Special Olympics-Indiana, the Indiana Sports Corp and the 2013 Adidas Invitational. Her achievements at Indiana State have included induction into Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, African-American Cultural Center High Academic Award
and Outstanding Sports Management Junior Award. She studied abroad in Florence, Italy her junior year, is a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success and has appeared in a television commercial for Indiana State. Indiana State’s spring commencement is scheduled for May 3 at noon in Hulman Center. For the first time this
year, admission is by ticket and will be limited to graduates’ families and friends. However, the ceremony will be shown via closed-circuit TV in University Hall Theatre and the Sycamore Banquet Center at Hulman Memorial Student Union and will continue to be streamed live at www. indstate.edu.
Indiana State alumna Sally Neville (Above) and Tanika Lyles (Below) were selected to speak at commencement (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).
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Indiana State University’s spring 2014 commencement is taking place on May 3rd. The doors at the Hulman Center will be opening at 10:00 a.m. Undergraduates must be at Tilson Auditorium no later than 11:15 a.m. The processional begins at 11:45 a.m. and the ceremony will start at 12:00 p.m. The web broadcast will begin at 11:45 a.m. It is free of cost. A photographer will be available from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on May 3rd in the Heritage Lounge of Tirey Hall. Photographers from GradImages will be taking photos of graduates and/or graduates with their families. Graduates are required to bring their cap and gown and their name card. Graduates’ caps and gowns can be bought at the Indiana State University Bookstore. The Alumni Speaker at the 2014 commencement ceremony will
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be Sally Neville, Vice President of clinical specialist services in Kansas City. Tanika Lyles, a sports management major will be giving the student address. Students will have until 4:30 p.m. May 2nd to apply for 2014 Spring graduation. Tickets were available from March 17th until March 28th. Graduates are asked to leave personal items [ie. purses, cellphones] in a secure area elsewhere. When students walk at the ceremony, they will only receive a diploma cover, not their diploma. The diploma will be mailed to the student’s address between 30 to 60 days after the close of the term. Parking will be available in lots 15, 18, 20, 22, C, D, D-Extension, G and M. Information about and any questions concerning commencement can be directed to (812)237-4000.
Congr atulations to our Gr aduating Seniors Chelsea Abanathie Kathryn Balch Brittany Bernard Rashel Blaize Jason Bonacum Cynthia Bondy Jaclyn Bonifant Stephen Borkowski Elizabeth Brancheau Andre Brousseau Katrina Brown Sabrina Brown Wesley Burcham Sean Carey Allison Creed Victoria Davis Jessica Deaton Joshua Downey Caitlyn East Kristin Egloff Albaro Escalera John Jacob Evanich Rachel Fagras Hannah Fisher Stephanie Fougerousse Christin Fullenkamp Sarah Gilland
Caleb Gilman Marissa Goins Jennifer Groth Cassandra Guarino Benjamin Hancock Kelsie Hancock Tionna Harris Audrey Hawthorne Alysse Hogan Moriah Huber Clarissa Jones Bobbi Jo Kendall Aric King Shelby Kitch Amy Krupa Ellen Lamb Michael Laub Kacey Martin Kelsey Marvin Elise McElroy Hannah McKnight McKenzie Meares Logan Mendenhall Paige Moore Taylor Nelson Vinh Nguyen Kasi Oxendine
Katelyn Patberg Hannah Pond Megan Ramus Katelynne Reilly Kory Reynolds Kelsie Rhoads Katherine Richard Gabrielle Roach Ty Rosenbalm Shannon Rosser Sarah Rusie Heather Slee Jessica Stanfield Emery Steele Katelynn Taylor Dionna Thomas Samantha Thompson Toni Tillett Gwendolyn Tinajero Shelby Troyer Nicholas Utterback Rachel Wallace Robert Watkins Olivia Weinzapfel Randa Wells Siena Youngblood
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2014: A year in review During this school year, certain events have stood out as hallmarks of time spent at Indiana State
At the start of the fall semester, students unloaded vehicles full of miscellaneous items for their dorm rooms. With cars cycling in and out of the lots every couple of minutes, students, parents and student organization volunteers rushed to the limited amounts of blue carts to avoid being left carrying refrigerators and boxes up the stairs (Statesman file photos).
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Students rally at homecoming with “Destination blue”
Homecoming week in Fall of 2013 kicked off with the theme “Destination Blue: Back to ISU.” Events included a blood drive, Sycamore Sync, homecoming parade and the annual trike race. The homecoming game against Youngtown State took place on October 5. After a valiant effort and a sudden downpour that temporarily postponed the game, the Sycamores lost with a score of 24-45 (Statesman file photos).
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Housing: the good and the ugly
Kristi Ashby Reporter
The 2013-2014 school year at Indiana State University has had many victories and defeats for housing on campus. Some students have seen progress while others are feeling lost and confused because of housing. Many are wondering how the changes will affect their fall semester in 2014. Problems with housing started on October 1, 2013 at 10:41 a.m.,when the Terre Haute Police Department responded to a fire on the fourth floor of unit four at the University Apartments. Many students and families lost valuables in the fire and were displaced from their homes. Unit four of the University Apartment complex has since been restored. After students started to recover from that disaster it was announced that new sorority housing was to be finished within the school year. Many sorority girls look forward to the opportunity of living in the new building. Some sororities are now going to require members to live in the new housing so they can fill their house’s assigned number of rooms. Then, in February, the Board of Trustees and
President Daniel J. Bradley announced that the rates of living on campus would be rising by 2.9 percent. Many Sycamores are upset by these new prices and are wondering how they will afford to stay on campus. On top of the new prices, ISU Residential Life decided to create the housing lottery to give students equal chances of finding oncampus housing. This lottery was created to account for the rising number of incoming students deciding to go to ISU for their college experience. Greg Bierly, Honors Program Director, said that Resident Life “mangled the [housing lottery] roll-out.” The new selection has left some students without a place to live on campus. For these reasons many students, mostly upperclassman, are looking into off-campus housing. Despite the many housing concerns, ISU is hoping to have enough housing to make new freshman feel welcome. Returning students are finding new ways to call Indiana State University home for the fall semester of 2014.
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Bronze Bird: Larry Bird returns for statue dedication Alex Modesitt Sports Editor A black cloth shrouded a 17-foot figure standing on the corner of Cherry and 8th street. On November 9, the shroud fell to reveal a bronze statue of Larry Bird that perfectly depicted the size and scope of Indiana State University’s most famous alumnus’ personality and impact on the university. “Bird Watchers” clamored in front of the Hulman Center and peered down from the parking garage adjacent to the unveiling, just to catch a glimpse of the larger than life replica. Bird gave a brief dedication speech before seeing the statue for the first time, saying that the dedication was not just an honor for him, but also for his former teammates. “Basketball is a team game,” Bird said as his former teammates looked on. “And that year, for some reason, God looked down on us and said, ‘Hey, let’s let them guys have a nice run this year’ because going into that season we had no idea
what was about to happen.” Indiana State alumnus Bill Wolfe was commissioned to create the 17-foot piece of art. Wolfe attended Indiana State from 1973 to 1977 and studied art education. Wolfe witnessed the early Bird years on
campus, and was honored to be a part of the historic project. “I was here when we went to the finals,” he said. “It’s wonderful for me because to end up making this statue is the ultimate. I can’t believe it.”
Bird left Indiana State and had one of the most successful NBA careers in the history of the game. Larry Legend won three NBA titles, three Most Valuable Player awards and is widely considered to be the greatest small forward to ever play the game. Since Bird left for the Boston Celtics, he “And that year, for seldomly returned to Indiana State. some reason, God “I don’t get back to Terre Haute looked down on enough. And there’s nobody to blame for us and said, ‘Hey, that other than myself,” Bird said. “Of all the support and letters that I’ve gotten let’s let them guys throughout the years from the area, it’s have a nice run been so meaningful to me, and for me not this year’ because to be here more often, I think it’s a shame going into that upon myself.” season we had The statue of Larry Bird will stand, no idea what was not only as a commemoration of one of the most beloved Sycamores of all time, about to happen.” but as reminder to all that pass under its Larry Bird imposing shadow, that no matter who you are or where you come from, hard work and dedication to your craft can On November 9, 2013, a 17-foot statue of Larry Bird was revealed and now stands proudly carry you to the very apex of your most in front of the Hulman Center (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing). ambitious aspirations.
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Students bring the heat during Sycamore Hoopla despite cold
During the 2014 annual Sycamore Hoopla, students came out in droves to participate in various events from decorating the Hulman Center (left) to the 6th annual Polar Plunge for Special Olympics (above). In the end, the Lady Sycamores dominated Southern Illinois University with a 72-35 win on Friday. The boys also snatched a close win against the Salukis with a final score of 60-57 Saturday afternoon. (Photo courtesy of Statesman Archives and ISU Communications and Marketing).
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Natosha Beckman, Anna Berenz, Brittany Bernard, Sarah Brackney, Katelyn Burns, Elizabeth Chapman, Cameron Conner, Prestina Daniels, Amber Dickerson,Hannah Fisher, Stephanie Fougerousse, Amanda Gilbert, Tionna Harris, Lesli Heath, Shelby Higginbottom, Courtney Hull, Caitlyn Johnson, Kirsten Kirkpatrick, Nicole Kistner, Jessee Lewis, Mark Lowe, Sabrina McCoy, Dylan Molenaar, Sherry Monyhan, Emily Nesbit, Trevor Oaks, Terrence Partee, Thea Pierce, Zachary Renteria, Mary Roberts, Kayla Schuler, Jessica Seal, Darnecia Suggs, Cody Tally, Gwendolyn Tinajero, Brooklyn VanWinkle, Jennifer Wallace, Charles Wence, Bronte Wiener
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Indiana State experiences its very own winter wonderland
This winter was long and rough but Indiana State University students and faculty pulled through. There was one winter storm after another and classes got canceled but summer has finally arrived (Photos by Kira Clouse).
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Petition clears way for Indiana State students at graduation
Statesman Archive
Students and guests attending Indiana State University’s spring commencement this year no longer have to worry about limited seating, thanks to a successful student petition earlier this semester. The petition was spurred by outrage regarding the original five-ticket limit, which had been instituted this year due to a growing number of students and a lack of space in the Hulman Center. Nancy Rogers, associate vice president of Academic Affairs said, “As the graduating classes get larger, we have larger numbers of family and friends attending commencement. Last year during spring commencement, the size of the crowd was a challenge.” This past fall semester saw an increase of 2,661 incoming freshmen, bringing the number of enrolled students to 12,448, a number that has been gradually climbing for several years. Several seniors announced their distaste with the five-ticket limit. “It sucks,” said senior elementary education major Alicia Hilbert. “I mean, yeah, it cuts down on the crowd, but I come from a big family. I’m going to have to tell a lot of them they can’t come.” Some students were not so complacent.
Senior theater major Michael Bell said, “It’s ridiculous and, frankly, potentially insulting to family and friends who support students throughout their time here. I understand trying to keep students from filling entire sections with friends of friends or really extended family members, but only five? Guess I have to tell Grandma she can’t come.” When asked if the Office of Academic Affairs had any intention of moving the graduation to a larger venue, Rogers replied, “The Hulman Center is the largest venue in Terre Haute, so there really isn’t a larger location.” Students took matters into their own hands in early February by starting a petition to counter Indiana State University’s rule that limits each graduating family to five tickets. The petition, started by seniors Beth Pickerill and Joslyn Edwards, rapidly gained support among the students. “We’re getting more [signatures] every day,” Pickerell said. The two seniors argue that they started this petition to try and get their voices heard and that they aren’t trying to aggravate anybody in the process. “It’s not just us,” Edwards said. “It’s affecting other students and families, as well as the community. A lot of people come to graduation
and it’s a big deal.” The petition collected nearly 900 signatures, prompting a university decision to allow students to request up to five additional tickets. “People think that the Hulman Center holds more than it really does,” Rogers said. “We have somewhere around 1,200 students participating in graduation and a little less than 6,500 seats [with a view of the stage] available.” Rogers agrees with Edwards and Pickerill on some cases. “Graduation is very important,” Rogers said. “I really wish there was more seating so we didn’t have to limit anybody.” While students can make a request for an additional five tickets, that doesn’t mean that they will necessarily receive all of them. Ticket distribution was moved from April to March to give students as much time as possible to get the number of tickets they needed. “It is really important to note that additional ticket requests will be filled as tickets are available,” Rogers said. “We will distribute all of the tickets that we have, but additional tickets are not guaranteed.” ISU President Daniel J. Bradley said the university understands the concerns of graduating students and is working to address any issues.
“We ask that the students only request the tickets they will actually need to ensure that seats do not go unfilled and that we are able to accommodate as many people as possible,” Bradley said. Other steps have been taken to assure that everyone who wants to attend spring commencement this year will be able to. Teresa Exline, chief of staff, said the university is taking several steps to maximize access to spring commencement. “Faculty seating has been moved to the floor of Hulman Center to free up those seats and a seating area with restricted viewing has been added,” she said. “In addition, the ceremony will be streamed live on large screens located in the University Hall Theater and the Sycamore Banquet Center for overflow guests.” The success of this student petition is a testament to student ingenuity and perseverance, and it is with sincere congratulations that we celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2014. Spring commencement will take place May 3 with the Hulman Center doors opening at 10 a.m. Information regarding spring 2014 commencement can be found on ISU’s website at http://www.indstate.edu/academicaffairs/ commencement.htm.
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