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The Forest grows unity, camaraderie among student fans Morgan Gallas Reporter Blue-clad students, some with painted faces others waving oversized pictures of Ron Burgundy or Larry Bird, can be seen near the 50-yard line at football games or the lower section of the Hulman Center for basketball games. These students call themselves The Forest. The Forest was created in fall 2012 to unify Indiana State University’s student section at athletic events. Rodney Lockman, a senior biology and chemistry major, said the formation of The Forest was necessary because its predecessors lacked leadership and camaraderie. “Before the Forest it was named the Blue Crew, and even before that it was the Sycamore Psychos,” Lockman said. “Both of the earlier student sections lacked unity and participation.” The biggest problem that the previous groups experienced was lack of participation. Because of this, there were few resources to create any benefits for the members or create events to boost attendance. “The Forest was added as a part of the Student Government Association, and it has taken off in a positive direction,” Lockman said. Membership was made as inexpensive as possible to ensure the group was open to all ISU students. “There is a first-time membership (fee) of $10 to be-
Members of the Forest hold up a massive banner during a home basketball game at ISU’s Hulman Center (Photo by ISU Communications and Marketing).
come a member of the Forest,” Lockman said. “Students who wish to return can renew for only $5.” Once the membership fee is paid, participants receive a blue “Forest” T-shirt. Returning members receive a special item. The item for the 2015/2016 school year has not yet been chosen, but last year’s item was a ball cap.
“Other benefits include priority seating at home athletic events because we allow Forest members to enter basketball games early,” Lockman said. Forest members receive promotional items and Tshirts at games to encourage continued participation. Forest members also receive priority tickets to the fan bus for away games. “The Forest attends most Indiana State athletic events,” Lockman said. “(The) most popular are football and basketball, but that is not all. The Forest attends baseball, softball, track and field, cross-country, volleyball, soccer and golf.” The Forest, as a whole, can’t attend all sporting events; however they do try to spread their support to as many events as possible. Supporting ISU’s athletes is one of the main goals of the group. “During the 2014/2015 school year, the Forest totaled out at 1,100 members,” Lockman said. The Forest is looking for students who have Sycamore Pride and love Indiana State University. The group wants to be made up of prideful students who want to show their spirit at athletic events and other Indiana State traditions. “I want to let students know that they will miss out on the college experience if they do not give it a chance,” Lockman said. “You belong at Indiana State University — help students realize that they belong as well.”
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ment. Each branch has specific duties and the responsibility of working with Indiana State University’s Student students and the community. Government Association is the mouth“The Executive branch consists of the piece for students to voice grievances or president, vice president and various dipropose ideas to improve campus. rectorship positions (who) uphold the For the 2015/2016 academic year, Pres- expectations of the campus,” Cheeks exident Vernon Cheeks and Vice President plained. “The Judicial branch (has) the Shannon Anderson will be holding office. responsibility of preserving and protectOn Indiana ing the rights of State’s webpage, students. (ISU’s) SGA’s mission is Supreme Court “to represent Indimust decide on ana State students cases.” by anticipating SGA not only and meeting the represents stuneeds of our students and their dents.” wishes, but also Cheeks, a senior manages several sports managestudent organizament major, said tions, including that the group the Forest. provides a voice Student Govfor students at Inernment hopes to diana State. empower students “(SGA shows to have an outstudents) that let for change on their vote and campus. voice does mat“Joining the ter on what they Forest, Sycamore would like to see Leadership Coalichanged around tion, Senate and this campus and executive posihave issue that are tions brings (stubrought up that dents) together as could possibly be Vernon Cheeks, SGA President (Photo by ISU a voice,” Cheeks solved,” Cheeks Communications and Marketing). said. “(SGA has) said. “(SGA) also exceptional stucomes up with new initiatives and ideas dents on campus who aren’t afraid to step for campus.” up, be a leader and seek out change for As an attempted mirror to the United the Indiana State University community.” States government, SGA a representative According to ISU’s website, SGA hopes democracy. to “achieve awareness, unity and pride “Under (a democratic) system, your for Indiana State.” views as a student can be expressed There are two ways for students to join through your SGA representatives,” SGA. Cheeks said. “SGA is divided into three “Students can be a part of SGA by joinbranches: executive, legislative, and judi- ing Sycamore Leadership Coalition as a cial.” freshman or joining Senate in which you The obligations of the SGA branches can help pass new laws or even make edare similar to that of the U.S. govern- its toward the Constitution,” Cheeks said.
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Making the transition to college life is difficult, but building connections can help Adler Ingalsbe Reporter Going away to college and leaving home is life-changing, especially when you have to leave your family, friends and others behind. The first time being apart from loved ones and the comfort of home, many students ultimately find themselves homesick. The Indiana State University Counseling Center, located on the Seventh floor of the Hulman Memorial Student Union, offers services to help students suffering from homesickness. Christine Love, the Indiana State University Counseling Center’s staff psychologist and training coordinator, said the definition of homesickness is simply being sad about being away from home. “Homesickness is difficulty adjusting to being away from home for the first time,” Love said. “Students (who are homesick) are really struggling with transitioning to being away and at school, being away from friends and family that they’re close with, having difficulties connecting with people on campus and not feeling at home here.” She said there are many factors that go into a student being homesick and are normally easy to spot, depending on the person and their personality. “There are a lot of students (who) are very outgoing and have no problem fitting in someplace new. Students who are a little bit more introverted and are shy have more of a tendency to become homesick,” Love said. “Students who may have dealt with a problem such as depres-
sion or anxiety before coming to college could be more likely to experience homesickness too. Typically it’s not very hard to spot (when someone is homesick) because the students can often identify that they’re missing home. Asking them (if they are homesick) and they will usually tell you, but some signs that you might notice outwardly are seeming sad, crying a lot, withdrawing socially, not connecting any way to meet new people and also not going to class.” Love said homesickness affects students regardless of age or origin. “We are here to listen and offer support and help students identify what is making it difficult for them to transition,” Love said. “We work with them on making better connections on campus and often (advise them) to get involved with a club or group on campus to help them meet people and get established on campus in some way, in hopes of it starting to feel more like home.” Typically students have adjusted by their sophomore, junior and senior years, but homesickness can also happen if they’re transferring from another school. The Counseling Center has many counselors who are able to help any student suffering from homesickness, but Love said they often give those cases to their graduate students, as they are younger than some of the other staff members and are able to relate to their problems much more easily. “Typically staying here (on campus) is going to help them make connections with other students and feel more at home,” Love said. “The more that they
leave to visit family or friends, the less they are establishing themselves here at ISU. The university has done a lot about that to try to get them to stick around more, and we encourage them to attend those events.” Love said there aren’t too many students who suffer from homesickness, but said that could be because they see them after their problems are much bigger, which could’ve started with a simple diagnosis of being homesick. “Coming in and seeking help early on is what is the most beneficial to them,” Love said. “If they come in right away, it may only be a couple sessions where they meet with a counselor and get past those adjustment concerns.” Daniel Gabbard, senior sports management major, said it has been a major adjustment for him with his family living hundreds of miles away, but knows he can get through it since they are only a phone call away if he ever needs anything or just wants to talk to them. “Having my family live in Florida is different for me,” Gabbard said. “I can’t just drive to their house when I need something or when I want to get advice or see their faces. It’s something
I definitely had to adjust to but when it hits me that they are far away, they are just a phone call away and it is a part of growing up.”
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RAVE alert system keeps students in the know Kristi Sanders News Editor Indiana State University’s Rave Alert system provides students, staff and faculty with real-time updates during emergency situations. The RAVE Emergency Text Messaging System is employed by ISU to send text messages to subscriber cell phones or email addresses. This RAVE alert system can notify others when “a tornado warning is issued for the immediate Terre Haute area, a major chemical spill occurs on or near campus, a major criminal event resulting in, or having potential to result in, widespread personal injury occurs on campus, the ISU campus will be closed due to a weather-related emergency, a Campus Crime Alert is issued and other occasions as deemed appropriate by University officials,” the ISU Police Department website reads. An “All Clear” text message will be sent to all subscribers when the situation has
been resolved. “Any faculty member, staff member or ISU student can sign up for this service using his or her ISU ID and password,” the website reads. “More than one phone number may be added by the user to provide ISU emergency notifications to family members or other interested parties.” Joseph Newport, the chief of police at ISU Public Safety Department, explained how these warning or notifications work. “There are three classifications that decide on how people are notified about situations on campus,” Newport said. “They are immediate notification, timely warnings and public safety advisories.” An immediate notification is a significant emergency or dangerous situation involving an immediate threat. This will be received through texts and will only be sent to those signed up for RAVE alert text messages. “If any of these crimes are believed to be an isolated incident they will only be released by email,” Newport said. “If
there has been a group of related incidents or if an armed person is believed to be on campus they will be released through RAVE text alerts.” Public safety advisories are to notify campus about severe weather conditions, such as ice on roads or crimes that might happen off campus. “I think students, especially freshman, should sign up for RAVE alerts so they can be informed in a place they are unfamiliar with,” Newport said. Another source that students can turn to is a new smartphone app that ISU plans to have ready by the beginning of fall semester: RAVE Guardian. “I think of this app as a mobile blue light,” Newport said, referring to the emergency call stations across campus. If new or returning Sycamore students wish to stay updated on their surroundings they can sign up for RAVE alerts at http://www2.indstate.edu/pubsafety/ and also look out for the new RAVE Guardian application coming soon.
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A student ID is key to life on ISU’s campus Kristi Sanders News Editor
It may be small enough to fit in a pocket, but an Indiana State University student ID will play a large part of everyday life as a Sycamore. The ID gives students access to buildings, library materials, the Rec Center, Commons Cash or credits and can be used for identification if approached by members of the ISU police department or other officials. Sporting events such as football and basketball games are free to students with valid IDs, which must be swiped upon entry. The ID is also required when frequenting theater productions, events, giveaways or other happenings around ISU. Students can also show their IDs for free transportation on the Terre Haute City Bus as well as student discounts at many area businesses. The card is instrumental for students using a meal plan. Any time a student wants to eat in the dining halls or the Commons or buy a coffee, an ISU ID can
Swiping an ID provides students access to dorms, dining, games, performances, prizes, printing and much more (Photo by ISU Communication and Marketing).
be used to purchase food items. If a student has a meal plan and their ID is lost or stolen, they need to contact
Indiana State Dining Services at 2374138. There, students can place a hold on their ID card. If after business hours, stu-
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dents can go to the Campus Cupboard to place a hold on their account. If lost, stolen or damaged, the ID will cost $15 to replace. To get a new ID, students must go to the Public Safety department. Students can call 237-8888 with questions about getting a new student ID. Lori Elkins, the public safety assistant and director of parking and traffic, said keeping an ID close can keep it safe. “Keep it in a wallet or carry it on a lanyard,” Elkins said. “Also do not leave it lying down unattended. This allows others to gain access, (and can result in) it being stolen.” Elkins encourages students to report a lost or stolen student ID immediately to the ISU police department. The Police Department can also assist students whose IDs don’t work properly or students who have recently changed their name. “Always carry a student ID when on campus,” Elkins said. “This is needed for most activities on campus and is also needed as a form of ID for any incident that may happen at ISU.”
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ISU dining offers students tons of food options Morgan Gallas Reporter Hungry? Indiana State University offers plenty of ways to get your fill on campus. There are a number of meal plans available to both resident and commuter students and a variety of locations at which to eat, including dining halls at Lincoln Quad and the Sycamore Towers. Dining service at ISU is provided by Sodexo. There are three different options for meal plans on campus. The Flex 10, Best Flex 12 and High Flex 14 provide up to 10, 12 and 14 meals a week, respectively. Once a Flex plan has been chosen, students have three different Commons Cash options. Students can have $102, $204 or $306 in their account for the year. The Indiana State Dining website stresses that there is no fear in “under-buy-
ing” or “over-buying” meal plans. If students under-purchase their plans, they “can add Commons Cash (dollar for dollar) or credits ($0.30 each for residents) at any time,” the webpage reads. If students over-purchase their plans, “balances roll over into the spring semester (as long as you live on campus) and adjustments can be made at that time.” Each meal in the dining halls costs a certain number of credits, ranging from 7 credits for breakfast to 14 credits for dinner on premium nights. Commons Cash can be used at any of the venues in the Commons. There is also the opportunity to transfer credits
into Commons Cash should a student choose to do so. One of the advantages of using a meal plan is that is it a secure way of spending money on campus. “Your meal plan account is safer than cash or any other exchange,” the website reads. “In the event of a lost or stolen card, your account can be shut down so there is no unauthorized use.” Another benefit of the meal plan is that there are dining services from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., making it easier for busy students to grab a meal.
Donna Wilson, the in-unit marketing coordinator at Indiana State, suggests visiting the ISU’s Sodexo page at indstate. sodexomyway.com to help answer questions. Students also can contact the Dining Services Office or visit them in Erickson Hall during normal business hours to alleviate any problems or answer questions. According to the webpage, “(Students) can check their dining account balance in three ways: from any checker or cashier, by calling the Sodexo office at x4138 and online at ManageMyID.com.” To learn more about ManageMyID. com, visit the dining service web address listed above and click on the FAQ tab.
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Going public: nearby library offers students additional resources Ryan Ballinger Reporter Students at Indiana State University already know about the Cunningham Memorial Library on campus, but what they may not know is that Vigo County has a public library nearby on Poplar and Seventh Street. At the Vigo County Public Library, community members have access to many different resources, including online databases and books, several of which they share with ISU. Members can borrow up to 100 books, magazines or CD’s at one time and have them out on loan for up to 28 days. New books or best-sellers can only be borrowed for 14 days because of their high demand. However, the public library isn’t just for members of the Terre Haute community — students can sign up for a library card using their ISU IDs. The Vigo County Public Library also offers some things that Cunningham Memorial Library does not have. For
instance they have a program called Hoopla, which gives members of the library free access to streaming movies and music. The public library also has many other resources such as Zinio, which offers free magazines of all kinds. The library will also let members borrow an iPad for 14 days, but the waiting list for one is long. The Vigo County Public Library also contains information and documents on Terre Haute’s and Vigo County’s history, as well as resources for genealogical research. Elizabeth Scamihorn, an ISU alumna and the Vigo County Public Library public relations specialist, said students often have many questions when first using the library. “The library has a different structure, partly because we focus on the community,” Scamihorn said. “The ISU library usually puts focus on the students. (Going to the public library) can give students the opportunity to learn more
about culture of all kinds, and learn more reach out to when it seems we have run about community events.” out of options. In addition to its wider selection, “Learning is not a stage in your life, it’s the Vigo County Public Library offers an ongoing process,” Scamihon said. a number of events for students and community members alike. Carey Labella, a resource librarian at the public library, explained an event that many students go to called Movie Night. Monday-Thursday: “Monthly movies are a great way to 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. socialize,” Labella said. “And you get free popcorn and drinks for coming.” Movie Night takes place the first Friday: Saturday of every month, unless it’s a 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. holiday. Other events include book sales, book clubs, chess club, speakers, a gaming club, crafts and all sorts of other training Saturday: and learning sessions. The full calendar of events can be found on the Vigo County 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Public Library’s website. The public library can give students even more opportunities to further Sunday: their life mission in learning — through 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. reading, research and community. This gives students one more resource they can
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Hard work behind the scenes makes ISU production a hit Adler Ingalsbe Reporter Indiana State University students, faculty members and Terre Haute residents packed the New Theatre on Sunday, June 21 to take in the showing of “The Rainmaker” play. The play, directed by Arthur Feinsod, was based on “The Rainmaker” that was written by N. Richard Nash in the 1950s and then made its debut on stage in New York on Oct. 28, 1954. The romantic comedy takes place during the Great Depression on a farm in a town out west, where members of the Curry family — H.C. Curry, his sons Noah and Jim and his daughter Lizzie — do their best to deal with a devastating drought while also trying to find Lizzie a suitor. The Curry’s farm continues to dry up — just like Lizzie’s chances of finding a husband — until a spunky, confident young fellow named Starbuck shows up to their door. He claims that he will bring them rain for the price of $100, a deal RAINMAKER CONTINUED ON PAGE 15
A scene from “The Rainmaker,” one of four productions in the Crossroads Repertory Theatre’s summer rotation at ISU’s New Theatre (Photo by Adler Ingalsbe).
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that begins an entertaining chain of events. While the play was a success on the stage, it didn’t come without the hard work that the entire cast and staff put into it. Rachel Hettrick, the stage manager for Indiana State University’s rendition of “The Rainmaker,” said she has jobs that she must fulfill in getting everything ready for showtime, but especially the script. “I have my ‘book’: a copy of the script that I have had with me since before we started rehearsals,” Hettrick said. “That book is very important. We had a false fire alarm one day and I grabbed it before my laptop when leaving the building. Other than that, my assistants and I have mountains of paperwork we prepare and follow to set up the show, lists of where we set props before the show, which actors are in what scene, where the furniture goes (and) who moves what.” Hettrick said while it was very difficult to get the show ready due to the lack of time they had, she also enjoyed her time that she had to get to know everyone involved with the production. “The hardest part of this production was simply how quickly it went up,” Hettrick said. “We started rehearsals on the first day of work and were the first production to go up after three weeks.” One of those people she got to meet and work with was Dylan Gentilcore, who played the role of Noah Curry. “For ‘The Rainmaker,’ we literally had less than four weeks to get the show ready from the time we got the scripts. During that time, we had 23 three-hour rehearsals. I had about a week, week and a half to memorize my lines to the point that we could work through parts of the show without scripts in hand,” Gentilcore said. “From there, you really just think about things like, ‘What does my character want?’ and ‘What do I do to get it?’ You start to immerse yourself into that world and what each person is fighting for. Because in a good play, everyone is fighting for something. My character, Noah, was really fighting to save his family in his own way.” Gentilcore, who has now been in five
Indiana State productions, said being an actor comes naturally to him because of his background throughout school but that he really enjoys speaking to the crowd about things he and his character finds important. “I think I enjoy the voice it gives me the most,” Gentilcore said. “As an actor, I’m really able to reach out and talk to a number of people about so many different things. In the case of ‘The Rainmaker’ it was all about family and dreams. Those are powerful things to talk about and share with others.” Kelli Buchanan, a junior nursing major, said it was the first play that she has seen during her time at ISU and really noticed how well the cast worked with each other. “It was very funny but still told an intriguing story,” she said. “It seemed like the cast members had been working together for years.” While they might not have worked together that long, Gentilcore said he thoroughly enjoyed his time working with them, as well as the rest of the members of the production. “This was my first time working with any of my fellow cast members, but the conditions and atmosphere really created ideal circumstances to connect with these virtually complete strangers,” he said. “Within the three and a half weeks before opening night, I do feel like we sort of became a little family. I had no problem working and interacting with any of my fellow actors. They were all great professionals and friends. Whether we were running lines or talking about the NBA and NHL playoffs, it was an absolute joy.” Prior to “The Rainmaker,” Gentilcore had previously been a part of four other productions at Indiana State University, but said this play was one of his all-time favorites. “This one is definitely up there (on my all-time favorites list). I loved working with this cast. They were so great at bringing awesome ideas and work ethic to the table every single rehearsal,” Gentilcore said. “I loved having the opportunity to work with Arthur (Feinsod, the director) again.” For more information, visit Indiana State University’s website.
“... we sort of became a little family ... it was an absolute joy.” Dylan Gentilcore, who played Noah Curry
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Special Olympics 2015 Indiana Summer Games return to Terre Haute
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Above: Athletes participate in the deadlift competition. Below: Athletes from all over Indiana compete in a Bocce Ball Tournament. (Photos by ISU Communication and Marketing).
Indiana State University was one of the hosts for the 2015 Special Olympics Indiana Summer Games, where athletes competed in a variety of events from Friday, June 12 to Sunday, June 14. Duchess Adjei, manager of marketing and public relations for Special Olympics Indiana, said the organization provides numerous Olympic-style competitions for over 11,000 athletes living in the state of Indiana. “Special Olympics Indiana is a not-for-profit organization that provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in more than 20 Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, reaching more than 11,000 athletes across Indiana,” Adjei said. This year’s Olympics had over 2,600 athletes competing in eight different sports that included aquatics, bocce, bowling, cycling, horseshoes, powerlifting, track and field and volleyball, with each sport located throughout the campuses of Indiana State and Rose Hulman. Adjei said the 2015 games went with a theme of Play Unified, which was created to have the athletes play together
on the same team and creating friendships with others from different situations and backgrounds. “Play Unified has become vital to Special Olympics across the globe,” she said. “The idea of playing unified involves people with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team. The idea stemmed from a simple principle: playing together is a quick path to friendship and understanding. Playing unified can be as easy as picking up a ball and inviting someone not quite like you to play.” She said Indiana State University is near and dear to Special Olympics Indiana’s heart and has grown so big in popularity that they are now partnering with Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology as well. “Special Olympics Indiana was founded on the campus of Indiana State University in June of 1969, which is why it’s so very important for us to come to Terre Haute each year,” Adjei said. “As our Summer Games continued to grow over the years, we continued to need more space. Since a few years ago, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology has come on board and become a great partner of Special Olympics Indiana and has recognized
and embraced our Summer Games (and) provides housing for Special Olympics athletes, their families and volunteers.” While both Indiana State and Rose-Hulman both played integral parts of the weekend, the city of Terre Haute also played a vital role in welcoming the summer games. “We are very fortunate to have the support of both these amazing Indiana institutions,” Adjei said. “The community of Terre Haute welcomes our entire organization with open arms and smiles. Immediately the feeling of warmth is felt from the community, everything from welcome signs on business windows and marquees to friendly hellos on the street. All of those gestures mean so much to us, and even more so to our athletes.” One of those athletes, Gage Everman from the Crawfordsville Twisters volleyball team out of Montgomery County, was competing in the games for his 13th year in a row and said it has helped him in numerous ways. “When I was in high school, I was feeling (like an outcast) during school and decided to do Special Olympics,” Everman said. “Everyone here was like a family to me. Over time,
I got more mature and understood more about my condition and learned more about it and got better with it.” While numerous people play important roles in making the Olympics a special weekend for the athletes, Adjei said the 2,000 volunteers are the ones that make this possible. “Volunteers are an integral part to Special Olympics Indiana,” she said. “We all understand that without the support of our all-star volunteers throughout the year, it would be quite difficult to pull off an event of this magnitude. They are incredible because they not only understand the value in our cause, but they take times out of their lives to support our athletes, making a conscious effort to treat our athletes with respect and kindness.” Meghan Mattingly, who was one of the 2,000 volunteers during the summer games said, while it wasn’t her first time volunteering for Special Olympics Indiana, it always feels like it because of the joy it brings her to see the athletes enjoying themselves. “This was not my first time with the Special Olympics because helping with them is my sorority’s philanthropy, but every single time I volunteer it
feels just like the first time,” she said “I love seeing the smiles on their faces when they do their personal best, cheering on their friends as they run across the finish line, and also seeing how happy their families are. The Special Olympics is such an amazing organization that should never go unrecognized. It will always hold a special place in my heart and I will continue to volunteer any chance that I get.” Adjei said the games were a big success from the opening ceremonies to the very last event, with appearances from WWE wrestlers that were in town for WWE Live that took place nearby in the Hulman Center, as well as members from the Indiana State men’s and women’s basketball team, the ISU Sparkettes and the ISU cheer team. “The Summer Games weekend was outstanding, one of the best ones to date,” Adjei said. “Opening Ceremonies helped kick-start the weekend, setting the stage for many promising and memorable moments. There are so many pieces to Summer Games that make it extra special. Special Olympics athletes are the heartbeat of our organization, which makes what our organization does an exceptional event and accomplishment.”
The ceremonial flame is lit, signifying the official beginning of the 2015 Special Olympics Indiana Summer Games (Photo by ISU Communication and Marketing).
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The community of Terre Haute welcomes our entire orginization with open arms and smiles. Immediately the feeling of warmth is felt from the community, everything from welcome signs on business windows and marquees to friendly hellos on the street. All of those gestures mean so much to us, and even more so to our athletes. Duchess Adjei, Marketing and public relations manager for Special Olympics
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Terre Haute transit an option for students, staff alike Morgan Gallas Reporter
For students who may not have transportation of their own or are looking to park their gas guzzler in an effort to save money, the city bus system can be a reliable, inexpensive way to tool around Terre Haute. The bus system, which has a specific schedule listed on their website, offers different routes throughout Terre Haute. Brad Miller, transportation director at the Transit Department, explained the different aspects of the bus system as well as the availability of routes and new features of the department. “Indiana State University students and staff can ride any City Bus for free by showing their ID cards,” Miller said. “They must be current students/employees and have a valid ID. If an ID is not shown, fare is $1.75 per ride.” The Transit Department provides different routes through campus and around the city. “Students, faculty, and staff have access to the entire transit system,” Miller said. “A complete route guide can be found on
Terre Haute’s bus system has routes through campus and to locations all over the city (Photo by ISU Communications and Marketing).
the City’s website ... or a printed guide can obtained on campus or at the Transfer Center at Eighth and Cherry (Street).” The department offers a route that circles campus so that students can get to and from classes in a timely manner. This particular route runs Monday through Friday from 7:15 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. at 25-minute intervals. “City buses run Monday through Saturday from 6:15 a.m. to 11 p.m.,” Miller
said. “There are six fixed routes, three night routes, two ADA buses, an Indiana State campus route and an Ivy Tech campus route.” New buses were added last year to provide the highest quality of service to the riders as well as stay up with safety standards. “Six new buses were added to the fleet in October of 2014,” Miller said. “New buses are added as older ones reach FTA
mandated maturity and as budgets permit.” The newest amenity provided by the Transit Department is “Trip Planning,” a feature created to give riders a wider range of route options. “In the next few weeks, we will be adding ‘Trip Planning’ capabilities by way of a partnership with Google Maps,” Miller said. “The feature will be able to be accessed on computers and cell phones — both IOS and Android devices.” This feature will allow riders to type in their location and where they would like to go then create a route for their destination. Times, pick-up locations and transfers will appear so that riders can easily understand the trip ahead of them. According to the Transit Department’s website, riders have the option to go to destinations that are not necessarily on the route. “Destinations that are not on the route may be requested,” the webpage reads. “When boarding the bus, simply ask the driver to take you to one of the listed destinations that appear on the page under ‘on request.’”
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Food pantry hosts a picnic and yard sale for incoming students Kristi Sanders News Editor United Campus Ministry’s food pantry, which opened last fall, will be open for another school year. The food pantry is for anyone with a valid student ID from any of the five colleges in the Vigo County area. Food donations can be dropped off at the center Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. When the food pantry first started they only provided nonperishable foods. They are now expanding the items they offer. Carrie Stone, the office manager for the pantry and a junior history major at Indiana State University, said that the pantry is trying to expand its selection. “We are trying to start providing some gluten-free only items,” Stone said. “We were also donated a refrigerator and would like to start providing perishable items.” Another new expansion for the pantry is personal hygiene items.
“We are now taking in hygiene items such as toothpaste and toothbrushes, laundry detergent, soap and shampoos,” Stone said. “Right now we are also trying to collect school supplies for students returning to classes.” Stone said there are many items that can be donated but certain things seem to fly off the shelves fast. “Granola bars, microwavable foods, soups, cereal, fresh produce and drinks are items that students seem to love,” Stone said. New this year is a back-to-school yard sale, taking place at the United Campus Ministry at 321 North Seventh Street. It will be held along with a welcome picnic on Aug. 18 from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The pantry is accepting donations of dorm room essentials to be sold at the yard sale. They are looking for mini refrigerators, small kitchen appliances, kitchen items, linens, bookshelves, batteries, organizers, laundry baskets, desk lamps, chairs,
United Campus Ministry’s food pantry hopes to begin carrying perishable food items in the near future (Photo by Gary Macadaeg).
school supplies and storage containers. They ask that items be new or used in good condition. All funds collected during the yard sale will go toward the UCM Food Pantry. Receipts can be given for donations for the yard sale and anyone who would like to donate fresh produce is asked to bring it Aug. 18 to hand out during the picnic. All items for the yard sale must be at the UCM by Aug. 17 by 2 p.m. They can
be donated anytime before then Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “We are excited about the yard sale and picnic,” Stone said. “This will help us get the word out about the work we do and help we provide. It will also help students trying to start their fall semester on the right foot.” Students can look up the hours at http:// www.thunitedcampusministries.org/ food-pantry.html.
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Orientation helps prepare new faculty for fall semester Morgan Gallas Reporter With every academic year, new students are welcomed to Indiana State University’s campus. In a similar fashion, new professors are also added to ISU’s community. Indiana State is always looking for the brightest minds to join the faculty to provide students with the most accurate, comprehensive material. New professors are added to the university to give a different perspective on materials as well as bring new ideas to students and campus. Susan Powers, the Associate Vice President of academic affairs, explained how the university chooses their newest professors as well as how new hires prepare for the school year. “The qualifications for faculty vary based on the position,” Powers said. “As a regionally accredited institution, a minimum qualification is that a faculty (mem-
ber) holds a degree higher than the area in which he or she teaches.” For undergraduate courses, a professor must hold a master’s degree. For a master’s program, the professor must hold a doctorate. “Most of our tenured or tenure-track positions require the terminal degree,” Powers said. “A terminal degree is usually a doctoral degree, but in some fields (it) is a master’s degree. Many components go into hiring new faculty members. “Departments look for future faculty (who) have expertise in the particular field that is needed for teaching,” Powers said. “When a faculty (member) comes for an interview, they may be asked to do a teaching and/or research presentation as another point of evidence of their expertise.” While there is no job training that covers specific teaching topics, new faculty
members do go through orientation. “New faculty participate in New Faculty Orientation, not necessarily training per se because they are already experts in their fields,” Powers said. “New Faculty Orientation begins in early August to help (new hires) gain familiarity on the use of Blackboard, the portal, and other systems they will have to use at ISU.” The training is meant to get new faculty comfortable using the systems so that the systems will be utilized during their courses. “After those initial all-day sessions, new faculty will participate in a once-a-week session for about 10 weeks where they learn more about the university, our students, teaching techniques, expectations for promotion and tenure, policies and procedures, etc.,” Powers said. There have been many new hires already, but the university is not finished for this upcoming school year.
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Club and intramural sports offer students opportunities to stay active, connected Rob Lafary Sports Editor For some students, their days as high school athletes are no more but they’re still hungry for competition. Others, perhaps, were never interested in playing competitively and are just looking to get involved in something friendly and fun. Whatever the case may be, Indiana State Recreational Sports has got it covered with its diverse club and intramural sport offerings. Many high school athletes go on to play at the collegiate level but just as many are left out, leaving them missing competitive play and the opportunity to play opponents from other schools. Club sports can easily fill that void. While not a varsity-intercollegiate opportunity, club sports allow ISU students the chance to play other colleges and universities throughout the region and the country. From well-known sports such as football, basketball and baseball to the world of rugby, fishing and Quidditch, students can find a sport of their liking and find others on campus who share the same interests. Most club sports require a fee to play, which covers equipment and travel costs for the entire club season. For the laid-back student who has more interest in friendly and fun experiences, intramural sports are the best bet. With a fall and spring season during
the school year, intramurals offer just as many opportunities as club competition but instead do it inside the friendly confines of campus life. In the fall, students can participate in flag football, volleyball and indoor soccer while winter and spring time brings about basketball, softball and indoor floor hockey. Intramurals also offer oneand two-day tournaments, ranging from sand volleyball to tug-o-war. Intramural competition begins on Aug. 27 with signups starting on Aug. 24. Cost of participation ranges from being free to $40 per team. And of course if one elects not to play but wants to still be involved, ISU Recreational Sports offers student employment opportunities. Students are hired as officials, scorekeepers and timekeepers and are paid during their hours worked at the Rec Center. Interested students should apply on the ISU student employment website or attend one of Rec Sports’ information meetings. Meetings for intramural officials begin Sept. 8. All information about club and intramural sports as well as any information pertaining to Rec Sports activities can be found at http://www2.indstate.edu/recsport/. Rec Sports also posts updates on social media and can be found on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
The ISU Student Recreational Center (Photo by ISU Communications and Marketing).
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Career Ready Certificate builds job-search skills Adler Ingalsbe Reporter The goal for every student who graduates college is to earn a degree and have something on their resume that can eventually land them a job. Getting a leg up on fellow graduates could prove to be invaluable and the Indiana State University Career Center offers a Career Ready Certificate that does just that. Darby Scism, executive director of the Career Center, said the certificate gives Indiana State students more experience and exposure to what it’s like to go through the interview process and then earn a job after the interview. “The Sycamore Career Ready Certificate is a series of professional and career activities that will help all students be more competitive in their job searches and graduate school applications,” Scism said. “The job market and graduate school applications are still very competitive, and if students complete this checklist of activities and skill development, they will be much better prepared to be competitive with other applicants. We know our students are prepared academically when they leave ISU, but they don’t all have experience in how to research careers, write a professional resume or interview effectively. The University believes these professional job search skills are just as important as academic skills in preparing students for their next steps after college.” She said any student, with any major, is eligible to go through the process of completing the certificate. “Every student is eligible to register and complete the Sycamore Career Ready Certificate, even graduate stu-
The Career Ready Certificate is intended to give ISU students a leg up on finding a job after graduation (Photo by ISU Communications and Marketing).
dents,” Scism said. “We recommend students start early, by their freshman or sophomore years, since it takes about a year or one and a half years to complete because of the experiential learning component. Seniors can definitely complete it too; they might just have to work a little faster on getting all of the workshops and work experience finished.” She said 175 students have registered for the certificate with 25 already completing it. One of the 25 who have completed the Career Ready Certificate is Brooke Truax, who graduated in May 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in science history. She said she originally wanted to get involved with the certificate simply because she wanted to better herself as she moved
closer to graduating. “I looked into getting the Sycamore Career Ready Certificate because I wanted to expand my education in the expectations of the professional marketplace,” Truax said. “While I had prior job experience and a professional demeanor, I wanted to gain more insight into things like the proper structure of resumes and cover letters as well as how to handle one’s self in an interview.” Another recipient of the Career Ready Certificate was Jaylon Hines, a senior double major in marketing and public relations. She said the process of earning the certificate entails multiple requirements but some of them could have already been completed without the student realizing it.
“Many of the requirements entailed things like gaining an internship, volunteering, completing the MyPlan career assessment tool, doing a mock interview, or attending an event aimed toward career or professional development (such as) a Career Fair or Networking Event,” Hines said. “Many of these tasks can prove to be time-consuming; however, in my case, I was able to finish the entire certificate in a semester. After initially speaking with my Career Center liaison, I learned that I had already finished the large majority of the requirements throughout my collegiate career and only needed to finish a few more tasks to have the certificate.” Unlike some certificates students can receive throughout the school year, the Career Ready Certificate is not a competition. “Any student can apply for the certificate and, if they complete the requirements, are awarded with the certificate, a professional portfolio and a chance to receive a gift certificate worth $500 toward professional clothing,” Truax said. Both Hines and Truax were in agreement that it is in the best interest of students to go through the process of completing the certificate. “I would certainly recommend that students seek to obtain a Sycamore Career Ready Certificate,” Truax said. “It can only benefit a student more as he or she seeks to find an internship or employment.” “Not only does it help you to gain experiences that you may not without the certificate, but it creates an opportunity for you to get to know your Career Center liaison better and create valuable future networking possibilities,” Hines said.
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Roommates 101: Starting your stay on the right foot Ryan Ballinger Reporter
So many things are going on when you first arrive on campus. So many classes to study for and, on top of all that, you have to live with a complete stranger. It can be hard, so here are some tips on getting along with your roommate, even if they may or may not be crazy. First of all, you may want to try to email or message them before you move in. This could save you a hassle during move-in. You can try to move in on the same day, so you can help your roommate with carrying stuff and get to know each other. It also will help you see what kind of person your roommate is, so you know what to say and what not to say. Just touching base on some of the little things that bug you could go a long way to keeping the two of you on the same page. Secondly, fill out the roommate contract together. I label this with importance, because you will both live with each other for probably a whole year. It is best to get to know the do’s and do not’s
of your new relationship. Just as an example, most people may not like you borrowing their toothbrush, rags, or their laptop, so that’s a no-brainer. I’m mainly talking about the food, drinks, or maybe dishes. You may need to talk and plan out what can be used when and how, such as with the TV or video games. You’ll need to reach a compromise, such as using the TV as long as you turn it off when you’re done. These are things that can help you keep from getting into each other’s hair. Third and most important, respect your roommate’s privacy. In college we do not get much privacy, especially if you share the room you sleep in. Make sure you trade numbers and let each other know what’s going on. If you have something planned and want some privacy, get a plan in place to alert the other roommate. Do not — and I mean do not — just plan something out of nowhere and expect the other to be OK with it. This can be frustrating for both or all parties. Keeping your roommate informed can save you from having to worry about him
or her interrupting or causing a problem in the future. Keeping in touch and planning for things will help you get along much better. The last thing I want to do is give you advice for defusing situations. In my experience with roommates, the best way is to talk it out. Sometimes though, they may not want to talk immediately. This is a normal reaction, perhaps because they need to cool down first. If a situation gets too out of hand, it is always more appropriate to talk to an RA or APA on your floor or building. They will help you defuse the situation; they are trained to help. They will bring your roommate contract and explain the plan you both placed for times like this. It goes without saying that to have a good roommate, you need to be a good roommate. Try to be courteous of others and
use the resources available to you when you need them. These tips can help you avoid drama and can make your life at ISU fun. Having a good relationship with your roommate can help you survive college and h e l p you make friends and memories that last a lifetime.
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ISU’s Tutoring Center offers students extra help Adler Ingalsbe Reporter Students can find themselves getting behind in their classes either because they do not understand the material or don’t ask the professor any questions, which could end up earning them a poor grade. The Indiana State University Tutoring Center is there to help these students, as well as any other student who wants or needs a little extra help in a class or subject. Brad Byers, coordinator of tutoring and supplemental instruction, said the center offers numerous courses for students who may need some help. “There is a whole array of classes that we are able to help out with,” Byers said. “We try to focus on foundational studies classes, as well as a separate Math and Writing Center that is currently in the library (but) will be coming under our umbrella. (The Math and Writing Center handles) anything related to English, composition and up to English 305 and
beyond and all of the math classes and then we do most everything else. If we do have a lot of students asking for help in a certain area or class that we don’t have then I will try to recruit somebody who can help with that.” Byers said all of the tutoring is free of charge to any Indiana State University student and the Tutoring Center offers a wide range of times that they are open for anyone to come in and meet with their specific tutor. “It doesn’t matter if you’re trying to make an A or just trying to hold your head above water, we’ll help you,” Byers said. “During the school year we are open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., then on Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Sunday nights from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.” Any student who would like to be tutored must go through a simple process of figuring out what their schedule looks like, what the tutors in that specific area’s schedule looks like and then find a match. “Once a student decides they would
like to receive some tutoring help, they will fill out a card that states the course, course number, section number and the professor of the class they need help with. (After they fill out the card), they will come over and see me, look at each of the tutor’s schedules and I’ll offer them whatever is open,” Byers said. “After they begin tutoring, they are free to keep that tutor and that tutor session for the remainder of the year, as long as they keep attending.” The Tutoring Center employed 20 to 30 tutors during the past school year. “To become a tutor, students must be a sophomore or higher, have a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0 and have at least a Bplus or an A in the class that they would like to tutor. All they need to do is inquire to me with an email stating that they would like an application,” Byers said. “I will then email an application packet (to them), the student looks it over and if it’s something they think they would like to do, then they complete it and email it back to me, which then starts the (hiring)
process.” One of those tutors is Garrett Smith, who recently graduated with a degree in accounting and tutors in similar courses and continues to be a tutor at the Tutoring Center. He hopes to get his CPA and his Masters at Indiana University and said he thinks becoming a tutor might have helped him more than the students. “I tutor in multiple subjects, mostly accounting, but all of the business core classes, economics, as well as statistics,” Smith said. “They say that you learn more through teaching than through learning it in itself and I’ve learned that going back to all of those classes that I took once upon a time and tutoring those classes that I’ve actually picked up on things that I might have missed and refreshed myself.” Smith said he has seen a huge improvement in the students that he has tutored and thinks it simply comes from them TUTORING CONTINUED ON PAGE 27
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forcing themselves to sit down with him, study and ask questions. “I definitely see an improvement in their grades and their willingness to learn,” Smith said. “The tutoring helps them become more disciplined. They have a scheduled time where they have to meet with me every week that we set up, which forces them to sit down and study, whereas if they were on their own they might not. The teachers also do not have enough time to sit down with every single student to answer all of their questions and may not be as clear in the classroom. Sometimes students need another student’s approach to things and so when I sit down with them and give them a little different type of learning that they’re getting from the classroom, it definitely helps them.” He said becoming a tutor has been very rewarding and that he’s happy when he is able to go a different way in teaching or showing students how to learn. “It is a gratifying experience, definitely,” Smith said. “A lot of the time I feel the most successful when I can go a different route than what they’re getting in
Move In Guide the classroom, because if the professor is only giving one side of the equation and I can rephrase it, give an example or relate it to the real world and the student understands it, I feel I’m giving them a better experience throughout their ISU (career).” The Tutoring Center, currently on the second floor of Gillum Hall, will be moving to Normal Hall for the start of the 2015 fall semester. “In the fall, we had about 700 (students being tutored at the center) and then the spring we had 563,” Byers said. “We are very fortunate to be moving to Normal Hall, which is being renovated right now. It’s going to be a really nice facility and we’re looking forward to that. We will be on the ground floor, when you first walk in.” Smith emphasized the need for students to use the center as it will help not only them but Indiana State University as a school as well. “If students come in and take advantage of it, the retention rates would rise, the students would get their money’s worth from their classes, it just makes so much sense to use a resource like this,” he said.
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ISU Recycle Center Cardboard piled up after moving in?
Let us recycle it!
Each ton of cardboard recycled saves 46 gallons of oil, and 9 cubic yards of landfill space!
Break down cardboard boxes and stack them at trash pickup areas after move-in day.
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