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Volume 125, Issue 53
Campus reacts to First Amendment controversy Should making an obscene gesture to police be against the law? Patrick Chavis Reporter When it comes to the First Amendment of the Constitution, many people in our country have strong opinions about what exactly the Amendment means and how it should be used in our society. Many feel as if one’s freedom of speech, press, and self–expression are key to achieving happiness in one’s life. However, when law enforcement gets involved the first amendment usually comes into question. Many Americans seem to be divided about how much liberty one should wield when dealing with a police officer. We as a society have agreed that these fellow citizens who have signed up to become enforcers of our laws have the right to punish us when we have committed wrong doings. Giving a group of people this much power, naturally leads to abuses in power as does any entity given full control over
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a certain responsibility in society. This abuse of power has been heavily criticized recently by social justices groups, such as Black Lives Matter, whose sole goal is to challenge and protest police brutality. They are especially concerned with how law enforcement deals with minorities and how a disproportionate amount of minorities receive abuse at the hands of law enforcement as opposed to people of European descent. However, large groups of people are very critical of the movement and claim that the movement and other civil rights groups such as the ACLU are spreading an anti-law enforcement sentiment across the country. The ACLU and one of its clients recently in Indiana have tried to argue in court, that giving an officer the middle finger is protected under the First Amendment. To many this seems appalling but isn’t this another form of freely expressing one’s self? Megan Garcia, a senior criminology
student argues, “Yes because flipping off an officer is just an insult or a gesture that does not threaten a police officer. This does not give them any legal right to stop or arrest a person.” Garcia also states, “I do believe that with cases of police brutality that it does make citizens have more of a negative input on officers. However, I also do believe that police brutality is focused on more by the media, as opposed to showing coverage of police doing a great job. The media and the people like to put out negative information because it attracts more attention to an issue.” Lauren Etter, a junior in the ROTC program had a slightly different opinion on this issue. Etter claimed, “I believe that there is a freedom of speech and expression, but the middle finger could be perceived as an aggressive gesture which could lead to fighting, which is not protected. I personally believe that cops should be able to write a small ticket or fine for someone
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Spring career fair brings opportunities
Kiara Dowell Reporter The West side of the Arena will be beginning phase two on the renovation. They predict that the renovation will be complete in the spring of 2019. The classrooms, offices spaces, and the North Gym are upgraded to fit the needs of the students in the Physical and Health departments. Dean of College of Health and Human Services Caroline Mallory explained the updates to the Arena. “The Arena is pretty old now and is in need of some upkeep,” said Mallory. “The old arena building will connect all the way through to the new addition so it is a major renovation. They are redoing the pool as well.” Due to a delay in the building process the Physical Therapy lab was temporarily moved to the Sycamore Lounge. There are already plans to renovate the lounge and build a Starbucks, so the lab will be in the lounge until further notice, according to Mallory. “There were some spaces we needed to vacate and let me tell you, we looked all over for a space to move the physical therapy laboratory and it just turns out that there are very few spaces of the right size to accommodate students almost 24 hours a day,” Mallory said. Many classrooms are being remodeled, so students who usually attended class in the arena were temporarily moved to a different location. “The arena building was built in the late 50s,” said Mallory. “A section of the southern part of the arena building have been remodeled but a large portion of the addition to the arena building was built in the 1970s. It’s all original material. You can think about
who decides to flip them off, but I don’t think anyone should be arrested for doing it.” Police departments are discussing these issues all across the country and officers just like other citizens have differing opinions in these issues. Joseph Newport, chief of police for ISU Public Safety said. “Giving an officer the finger is not illegal and is protected under the First Amendment,” “I also think that people are more inclined to challenge police now for a variety of reasons. Actually that’s ok and must be tolerated.” “The harm is created though when people step over the line and break the law. Once that happens, going to jail is likely.” ISU’s public safety handles most criminal investigations that occur on campus. They will sometimes ask for assistance from local City law enforcement when
Anna Bartley | Indiana Statesman
Spring Career Fair is set for Wed. Feb 21 from 10 to 4 pm.
Pictures this, you are in your first interview,
Sydnee Morgan Reporter palms sweating, knees weak, arms are heavy, (you get the pop culture reference), and your hopeful, future employer walks in and introduces themselves. At first, you are feeling great, and then after you say your name they
ask, -“So tell me a little bit about yourself.” FREEZE…what do you say, what do they want to hear, how is this a part of my interview? All of these questions are common when not being prepared. Luckily, here at Indiana State, the Career Center can help you with all of your insecurities that come with a job interview! Not only do they offer students helpful tips and great recommendations for resumes, but they also host the Career Fair.
The Career Fair happens six times in a school year, two in the fall semester and four in the spring and is located on the concourse of the Hulman Center. There is no sign up necessary and students are able to come and go as they please. “Communication and Open-Minds,” this is what Interim Executive Director, Tradara Mclaurine stresses to bring, along with 10 resumes, as you make your first impressions. This then gives students a chance to network before they even step into their first job interview. Making good impressions are good, but making long-lasting impressions are even better. So what should you expect when entering the Career Fair? There is a video explaining career fairs on the Career Center website. Since there are roughly 100 employers at this fair, it is extremely important to see the structure of this event. This video will not only show students the day of a Career Fair, but also how they prepare for this event. When you participate in this event, it is crucial to remember that you may be making connections that could eventually turn into a first job offer. So how do you come prepared? The Career Center can help you with that. The Career Center not only provides students with advice and preparation for the Career Fair, they also help with student business attire, resumes and mock interviews. All of these are offered through the Career Center at
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The Lettermen pop trio visits campus AJ Goelz Reporter Just before Valentine’s Day, The Lettermen gave a performance in Tilson Auditorium Tuesday night. The pop trio has been together for over 60 years, in varying configurations, with their first big hit “The Way You Look Tonight” in 1961. According to the Lettermen website, the group has 18 Gold Albums worldwide, played over 10,000 sold out shows, and performed all over the world in countries like Mexico, Japan, France and Saudi Arabia. The group is known for hits such as “When I Fall In Love,” the aforementioned “The Way You Look Tonight” and their most requested number according to the group on stage , “Goin’ Out Of My Head/ The Way You Look Tonight”. The group’s current configuration consists of Donovan Tea who has been a consistent member since 1984, Bobby Poynton joined the group in 1988, until leaving in 1995 to focus on family only to return as a full time member in 2011, and original and founding member of The Lettermen, Tony Butala. Their performance on Tuesday night was for an older audience, but was no less high energy. The group belted out their notes naturally with just a drummer and keyboardist behind them. At one point Tea entered the Tilson balcony to start a song and hoofed it down to
Kabrisha Bell | Indiana Statesman
A popular pop trio , ‘The Lettermen’ visited campus and played some of their classic hits.
the main floor to finish. They performed Lettermen classics, some originals from the individual members and even tunes from classic musicals. Butala performing the classic ballad “Maria” the Tony award winning musical “West Side Story,” and Poynton singing the vocally demanding “Bring Him Home” from “Les Miserables”. The Letterman came to Indiana State Uni-
versity as part of the Performing Arts Series. The series brings unique and diverse performing acts to ISU for students and the Terre Haute community to enjoy. In the past, acts such as comedian and juggler Mark Nizer, various musicals and plays, musical group Blood Sweat and Tears and earlier in January the se-
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Indiana Statesman | Anna Bartly
Build a Bear event brought more than 400 students for a fun Valentine’s day activity.
Create a bear frenzy
ISU hosted annual event just in time to celebrate Valentine’s Day for students to create a furry friend Kiara Dowell Reporter Create a Bear was held on Feb. 13 in the Hulman Memorial Student Union in Dede 1. It took place between 5 and 7 p.m. and students were able to create a bear and dress them in cute shirts. “Build a Bear events are great stress relief,” said freshman Angie Casile. “They are a creative way to brighten up a college student’s day.” Students all over campus came to create a furry friend. There were many different animals to choose from and students were able to choose the one they wanted and stuff them themselves. The event was free for all stu-
dents who participated. “I think it’s cute and a great idea for single people to gain a cuddle buddy,” sophomore Chaianne Cannon said. There were long lines as students came to create a bear. Some students came as early as an hour before the event to be the first in line. There was a limited amount of stuffed animals to go around, due to the event being so popular. “I walked by and they had started around 4 p.m. and some people even bought snacks to sit and wait for the event,” said senior Kylee Leverett. “It was crazy.” Despite the long lines, students enjoyed being able to go and enjoy an evening with friends to create a bear. The students
were able to create one for themselves or for someone they care about. “I would be willing to go just because I love stuffed animals,” said Cannon. “They’re somewhat of a security blanket for me. They help me calm down.” Some students didn’t know about the event, but would have enjoyed participating in the event. Students look forward to the event next year. “Well, I thought that it was a cool idea,” said freshman Courtney Wakeland. “From what I saw on snapchat and from what my friends told me, it seemed pretty fun, apart from the long lines. I kind of wish I would have gone. I hope they do something like that again.” Some people have a neg-
ative opinion about the event due to its long lines and lack of others activities to participate in for the long wait time that students go through. “I think the whole thing is under organized,” said sophomore Alexis Pritchard. “I had a friend who went and had to wait in line for two hours for a stuffed animal. Some students wait in line and don’t receive a stuffed animal because they run out.” Other than the long wait, the event was able to bring people together and help celebrate Valentine’s Day with their friends and the people they care about. They were able to create a furry friend and create bonds with the people they met.
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Faculty Artist Series set for Feb. 22 February 13, 2018 An Indiana State University Faculty Artist Series performance is set for 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22 in the Boyce Recital Hall of the Landini Center for Performing and Fine Arts. Paul Bro (saxophone), Martha Krasnican (piano), Kurt Fowler (cello) and Scotty Stepp (saxophone) will perform works by Asha Srinivasan, Eliza Brown, Alexis Bacon and Carter Pann. Bro has performed throughout the United States and Canada as well as in Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. As a soloist, Bro has performed concertos with the U.S. Navy Band, the Royal Air Force Band of Belgium, the Tambov Symphony Orchestra (Russia) and the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra. Krasnican is the director of the accompanying program at State. She graduated with distinction from
the Eastman School of Music, where she studied with Brooks Smith, Barry Snyder and Frank Glazer. Fowler has performed as a soloist, chamber musician and orchestral musician throughout the United States, as well as in Europe, Russia and Vietnam. He has performed with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and the Syracuse Symphony and has served as principal cellist of the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra. Stepp has performed throughout the United States, Europe and China. Notable performances include those at the U.S. Embassy in Paris and as a selected performer at the German-American Fulbright Program’s 50th anniversary conference in Berlin. Story by Communications and marketing
Who they were: The victims of the Parkland school shooting Nina Agrawal Los Angeles Times (TNS) Seventeen people were killed Wednesday in a mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. Authorities have not released the names of the victims, but some have been identified by family members. Among them was a coach who took bullets for his students, an aspiring dancer and an immigrant from Venezuela. Here are their names and stories. Aaron Feis Football coach Aaron Feis jumped in front of students to shield them from bullets. He later died from his injuries, the school’s football team announced via Twitter early Thursday morning. “He died a hero and he will forever be in our
hearts and memories,” the tweet said. In addition to serving as an assistant coach, Feis also worked as a security guard at the school. Feis was married and had a daughter, according to his biography on the Douglas football website. He attended and played football at the school, graduating in 1999 and returning in 2002 as a coach, where he spent his entire career. His Facebook profile photo, posted in May of 2012, shows him holding his daughter, who had recently turned 3 and was wearing a pink bow in her hair and a pink, frilly skirt. Responding to comments about the photo, Feis had written, “I’m blessed.” Jaime Guttenberg Before 4 p.m. Wednesday, Fred Guttenberg posted on his Facebook page, asking for anyone who had
spoken to his daughter to contact him. “For those of you wondering, I have Jesse and he is Ok. We cannot reach Jaime,” he wrote. On Thursday morning, Guttenberg wrote on Facebook: “My heart is broken. Yesterday, Jennifer Bloom Guttenberg and I lost our baby girl to a violent shooting at her school. We lost our daughter and my son Jesse Guttenberg lost his sister. I am broken as I write this trying to figure out how my family gets through this. We appreciate all of the calls and messages and we apologize for not reacting to everyone individually. Jen and I will be figuring things out today and so we ask that you respect out privacy. We will be getting messages out later regarding visitation. Hugs to all and hold your children tight.”
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Suspected school shooter Nikolas Cruz makes a video appearance in Broward County court before Judge Kim Theresa Mollica on Thursday, Feb. 15. Cruz is facing 17 charges of premeditated murder in the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla.
Photos of Guttenberg on her parents’ Facebook accounts show a smiling girl with wavy brown hair and braces. Her own profile shows group photos of what look like dance team outings, with girls in matching outfits posing atop waterfalls and in front of picnic tables. Danielle Vullis, a teacher at the Dance Theatre dance studio in Parkland, wrote on Facebook on Wednesday night: “We lost one of our BEAUTIFUL dancers in this shooting today. Jaime you were unlike any other … you made yourself well known wherever you were, you were funny, spunky, HILARIOUS.. and always brightened everyone’s day. We love you and will always love you. You were a joy to have in class, a hard worker and an amazing friend to those lucky enough to call you their friend.” Joaquin Oliver On Wednesday afternoon, his sister posted on Facebook that she wasn’t able to find Oliver. Early Thursday morning his mother confirmed to Univision that he was among those killed. Oliver, 17, immigrated to the U.S. with his family from Venezuela when he was 2 years old. Martin Duque Univision reported the death of Martin Duque, 14, and his brother Miguel posted on Instagram early Thursday morning, “Words can not describe my pain. I love brother Martin you’ll be missed buddy. I know you’re in a better place.” In a photo posted by his brother, Martin is on the right in a black T-shirt and hat.
John de Graaf.
ISU Communications and Marketing
Award-winning filmmaker coming to Indiana State Award-winning filmmaker John de Graaf will visit Indiana State University for a screening of his new film, “Redefining Prosperity,” at 7 p.m. Feb. 20 in the events area of the Cunningham Memorial Library. De Graaf will talk about his newest film and to discuss the And Beauty for All campaign. This event is open to the public. “Redefining Prosperity” is a film about how the goal to save a river in a California united people of all backgrounds. It brought forth a conversation about a sustainable environment. The And Beauty for All campaign is in honor of the 50th anniversary of Lyndon B. Johnson signing four conservation bills on Oct. 2, 1968. The campaign is to restore the natural beauty to parts of America. “True beauty is life-en-
hancing,” de Graaf said. “It calls us to awe and stewardship, and demands that we reproduce it in art, in design. It softens us, makes us kinder and less aggressive, awakens generosity in our hearts.” De Graaf is an author, filmmaker, speaker and activist. He has produced more than 40 documentaries, and has won more than 100 filmmaking awards, including the People’s Choice Award at the Wild and Scenic Film Festival for “Redefining Prosperity.” He is the author of Affluenza and Take Back Your Time. He aims to enhance sustainability in American life. The College of Arts and Sciences, the department of earth and environmental systems and Student Media are hosting the event. Story by ISU Communications and Marketing
FEATURES
Friday, Feb. 16, 2018
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Photo curtesy of Women’s Fund of Central Indiana
Michelle Obama visits Indianapolis for a moderated talk with the women’s fund of centeral indiana.
Michelle Obama delivers message of empowerment and success Grace Harrah Editor in Chief The seats of Bankers Life Fieldhouse were filled with approximately 12,000 people, mostly women, who visited Indianapolis to attend a moderated conversation with Michelle Obama hosted by the Women’s Fund of Central Indiana. The unity of thousands of women gathered at the event was the definition of empowerment and integrity. Before the event a DJ played music of famous female artists such as Beyoncé, Aretha Franklin and Lady Gaga. As the seats filled up, women were seen dancing to the music. Their kids, who attended the event with their mothers, were seen smiling with excitement. A quick video introduction of The Women’s Fund of Central Indiana explained the importance of mental health and providing for those in need.
Tamika Catchings, a former Indiana Fever basketball player introduced the Executive Director of the women’s fund, Jennifer Pope Baker. The event brought various faces from many different organizations and backgrounds such as the Indianapolis Mayor, students from the Indianapolis public high schools, members of Dress to Success and more. Baker announced that the fund raised one million dollars from the event and it will go towards supporting those in need and providing new opportunities for women. As the moderator introduced Michelle Obama, the former first lady of the United States and the president of many non-profit organizations such as Let’s Move, All Americans and Let Girls Learn, the audience welcomed her with a loud applause. Growing up in South Chicago, the stories that she told from her memories as a kid were relatable to all of the
NYFW Fall 2018 collections Claire Silcox Features Editor It’s no surprise that fashion is ever-changing. Fashion week hit New York City once again this past week and stars lined the sidewalks and runways. Jeremy Scott was the last designer to premiere on the first day of fashion week, Feb. 8. Gigi Hadid lit up his show with her model strut, pink bob and bangs. Kate Spade, Jason Wu and Nicole Miller showcased their upcoming lines of Feb. 9, throughout the day. The Brock Collection gave the audience a burst of pink and floral dresses and pieces aimed for the wedding season ahead. Laura Vassar and Kris Brock are the California brand designers. Kaia Gerber, Cindy Crawford’s 16-year-old daughter, walked the runway for Coach 1941. This collection was a praise to New York in the 1980s with silver glitter, statement outerwear and collectible dresses. On Monday, the day ended with a presentation by Marvel. Titled “Black Panther: Welcome to Wakanda,” designers came together to create a line based on
the new superhero film. Cushnie et Ochs, Chromat, Sophie Theallet, Tome and more created seven one-of-a-kind pieces that represented different characters and themes in the movie. During Dana Donofree’s show, each and every model had been diagnosed with breast cancer. At various stages, the models showed off their scars and many observers shed some tears at the touching catwalk. Donofree wanted to show the world that women with cancer are no different than others and are still just as strong and sexy. This was the second annual show in partnership with #Cancerland, a non-profit focused on using honest individuals that live with breast cancer. Gypsy Sport’s Fall 2018 show showcased new talent. Tenyear-old Desmond Napoples, a drag kid from Brooklyn, strutted down the catwalk with silver painted hair and painted fingernails. Rio Uribe, the designer of the line, is known for an inclusive lineup of friends and creatives. “Fashion week for me isn’t
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audience. The compassion of her mother and the support system she gained from her family was a key factor to her success. “As a kid, I would come home with my friends during lunch time and we would sit and play around while mothers from the community and the neighborhood watched us,” she said. “Small ways to support each other were strong in my community and that is something that I find very important to kids nowadays” Another topic that brought the attention especially to the younger women in the crowd was the advice of how to overcome the fears of feeling not good enough. “As a society, we see kids growing up with doubts because the adults are the ones that doubt them. Kids constantly thinking what did I do wrong just because of the color of their skin.” she said. She emphasized this idea to the African American’s in the audience and explained
that they are often the target of fear. “I AM the kid you’re afraid of,” she said with confidence. “But if you get up every day and just do it, you will often be smarter than the person that ever doubted you.” She made the importance of working hard and perseverance very clear to the younger audience and to make sure to ‘put yourself in the game’. “Pick a career that will allow you to be your authentic self.” she said. The women, kids, students and mothers who attended the event on Tuesday night gained advice about life and success from a woman that has been through it all. The south Chicago native and a former first lady of the United States was humbled and proud to be able to share her experience with the crowd. Beside hard work and persistence, she was not afraid of being herself, which led her to success. “When you know exactly who you are, life is much easier and fun,” she said.
Special Valentine’s event ‘Kater to You’
Kayla Rogan Reporter On Wednesday night, women came to the second annual Kater to You event in Dede II, hosted by the men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. “The Kater To You event is an annual event we throw to really cater to the women on campus during Valentine’s Day to promote self-love and just to spread love throughout the campus,” Jaylin Suggs, the president of Kappa Alpha Psi, said. The men gave out a single rose to each woman in the room. Then, there was food and drinks where the men made the women’s plates for them. Old school rhythm and blues music played in the background and there were men giving out massages to the women. The men wanted the women to feel special this Valentine’s Day. They wanted to show that chivalry was not dead because many people tend to believe that it is. “We do this to provide women with a platform to speak on different topics they usually wouldn’t discuss at other events and really to show that we care
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Kappa Alpha Psi hosts event called Kater to You.
about them,” Suggs said. In addition, there was a panel discussion about relationships, double standards and chivalry. Some of the questions that were asked were “What does chivalry means to women? Is Valentine’s Day only for men to treat women or should women treat their men as well? Why do some people take their partners back after they had infidelity? What do women look for in a man?
Should appearance matter?” Many of the women there answered in their honest opinions. Some believed that women should treat their man on this day as well as every other day. Many of them believed that appearance mattered at first, but later on their heart is what really mattered. Some of the crowd reactions to how they answered the questions were approval and
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OPINION
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Friday, Feb. 16, 2018
Time keeps on slipping
Emma Osowski Columnist
Earlier this semester in one of my classes, my professor was talking to the class about age and how it is ultimately a state of mind. Now, I know I’m young; I’m only twenty-one and have yet to really experience much of life, but I do understand where he’s coming from when he said it’s a state of mind. On one hand, I still feel like I am in high school with no ability to take care of myself, but on the other hand, I realize High School Musical is twelve years old and I’m very ready to graduate. What I’m trying to say is that how old I feel depends on the day, and today, I feel old. I was on the USA Today website and found a gallery of celebrities who turn the big 4-0 this year. Let me tell you, these aren’t just celebrities. These are people from my childhood – from our childhood. Whether or not some of them were in things beyond my comprehension, they were a part of my childhood when I could. First off, the shocking but not so shocking that I can’t believe it. Remember “That ‘70s Show?” That show you’d watch in middle school either right before eating dinner or going to bed? Those guys, Eric and Kelso, played by Topher Grace and Ashton Kutcher? Well yes, they are turning 40-years-old this year. This wouldn’t be a problem if it wasn’t for the fact that every time I see them I think about them playing stoner teenagers with a weird fashion sense.
Someone else that might surprise you is Rachel McAdams, Allie from “The Notebook” and Regina George from “Mean Girls,” turns forty this year. Although no matter how old she gets I will always think of her as the girl who got hit by a bus. Now moving on to the big ones, the names that shocked me and I still don’t want to believe are true. Let’s start off with television, back when Nickelodeon and Disney Channel were actually good and entertaining. There, we watched shows like “All That” and “Sister Sister,” which means… can you guess? That’s right, Kenan Thomas and Kel Mitchell from Kenan & Kel AND Tia & Tamera Mowry are all turning forty this year. But the surprise doesn’t end there. If I could simulate a drumroll through this article, it would be right here. Usher is turning 40-years-old this year. I don’t know where the time went. I think I honestly forgot that I’m not the only one who ages, as if they would stay the same age until I reached them and could relate to them even in the slightest. I think what I need to realize is just because they look young and play young characters, that does not mean that they are actually that age. Because honestly, I still see Regina George and twin witches. I still listen to Usher telling us his confessions. So, if you’re anything like me and forgot that their careers were started by the time we were six years old and that time does not stand still for them, I’m sorry to have to be the one to break it to you. But they were, and it doesn’t. Truth is, we will never catch up to them and Zac Efron is 30-years-old, so it’s kind of all downhill from here.
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Trump sounds presidential for once Joe Lippard
Opinions Editor
On Wednesday, gunshots rang out at a high school in Parkland, FL. The final body count was 17, making this one of the worst mass shootings in the United States. Yes, before the second month of the year was more than half over, the 30th mass shooting in the United States occurred at a high school, according to the Gun Violence Archive. That means that we’ve had a mass shooting for 30 out of the 46 days so far in 2018. Those are mass shootings, which means more than four people
were shot or killed. It doesn’t even matter what side of the gun control debate you’re on here, that is objectively ridiculous. Why in the world is it okay to have a mass shooting nearly every day? In what twisted world is that an acceptable thing? Something has to be done about this. Republican President Donald Trump would appear to agree with me. On Thursday, Trump addressed press in the White House’s Diplomatic Room. “It is not enough to simply take actions that make us feel like we are making a difference,” he said. “We must actually make that difference.” I agree with Trump here. Too many times, all that happens after mass shootings (the ones we actually hear about, anyway) is people go all out “sending thoughts and prayers” to those affected by the
shootings for like two days, without ever actually doing anything. I obviously disagree with Trump in that he thinks that simply helping those with mental illnesses will solve the problem, but simply the fact that he’s actually saying that something actually has to be done instead of just talking about it is progress. Now, that’s not at all meant to knock praying or sending condolences, but simply hoping for things to get better doesn’t actually do anything; it takes action to bring about change. Those things are fine to do, but people shouldn’t be surprised when nothing changes just because of their prayers. Trump also spoke to American children through the press. “I want to speak now directly to America’s children, especially those who feel lost, alone, confused or even
scared,” he said. “I want you to know that you are never alone, and you never will be.” “You have people who care about you, who love you and who will do anything at all to protect you,” he continued. “If you need help, turn to a teacher, a family member, a local police officer or a faith leader. Answer hate with love. Answer cruelty with kindness.” I commend Trump for saying this. It’s the most human and presidential thing I’ve heard him say since he took office. He’s not calling for anyone to be punished. He’s not trying to make Americans angry at anyone. He’s telling children to turn the other cheek and seek help if they feel lost or alone. For once, he said something that people shouldn’t bee too upset with. It does, however, pain-
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What the Aetna scandal tells us about our healthcare system The Los Angeles Times Editorial Board Los Angeles Timesb(TNS)
Gillen Washington was a student at Northern Arizona University in 2014 when his health insurer, Aetna, denied authorization for the costly drug infusion he’d been receiving each month to treat his rare immunodeficiency disease. He appealed, but while he was waiting for a decision he wound up hospitalized with pneumonia and a collapsed lung. These ugly facts were enough to prompt a lawsuit, but Washington’s claim against Aetna surfaced an even uglier revelation: that Aetna’s medical director at the time, Dr. Jay Ken Iinuma, granted or denied coverage for treatments without ever bothering to look at the patients’ medical records. According to CNN, Iinuma said in his sworn deposition that he relied on what he was told by the nurses working for Aetna, who checked to see whether the requested treatments complied with the insurer’s guidelines. Aetna’s lawyers have defended Iinuma’s handling of the case, and the company issued a statement asserting that its
guidelines are “based on health outcomes and not financial considerations.” In other words, the company contends, it second-guesses the doctors who treat its customers not to keep costs down so much as to improve the quality of their care. Others aren’t buying that explanation. CNN’s report triggered investigations by two California agencies and an explosion of outrage, particularly among doctors. “If a health insurer is making decisions to deny coverage without a physician ever reviewing medical records, that is a significant concern and could be a violation of the law,” California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones said in a statement about his investigation. Jones’ comment, though, glides right past the bigger question. Although CNN’s story focused on alleged deficiencies in how Aetna handles claim reviews, it’s worth remembering that virtually every insurer interposes itself into the doctor-patient relationship to review and potentially deny payment for treatments, drugs, devices and therapies. And make no mistake — denying authorization amounts to vetoing a treatment for all but the very few people who can afford
to cover the cost out of pocket (although California law does give consumers the right to an independent medical review whenever an insurer declines to pay). Why do we put up with insurers telling doctors how to treat their patients? Because one of the flaws in the current healthcare system is the way it encourages many doctors, hospitals, drug companies and other care providers to find the most intensive, expensive way to treat patients. With some notable exceptions, providers are rewarded for volume, not value. Keeping patients healthy is a lousy way for doctors to make money when they’re paid by the procedure. Having corridors of unused beds is a symptom of a sick hospital. So insurers are often the only brake on runaway spending in a system notorious for duplicative testing, defensive medicine, fraud and other forms of waste. If they maintain up-to-date guidelines on the most effective treatments, they can also serve as a check on providers who don’t. They can push back against doctors and hospitals unduly swayed by drug and device representatives peddling costly new therapies. And they can prod doctors to do a better job discussing treatment
options with their patients, who typically have so little medical knowledge that they depend on their doctors to make these choices for them. That’s the theory, at least. But in practice, it’s impossible to tell whether an insurer is denying a treatment because it’s not the right one or because it’s costly. In Gillen Washington’s case, Aetna reportedly balked at paying for a new infusion until he had another blood test showing he still needed treatment. Advocates for people with immunodeficiency diseases say that they often encounter this sort of roadblock from insurers — prove you still need the treatment — even if their conditions are incurable. So, as healthcare is practiced in much of America, patients’ interests don’t line up well with either their providers’ or their insurers’. But rising costs and climbing premiums have prompted employers, governments and the healthcare industry to explore alternative ways to deliver and pay for care that do a better job aligning everyone’s interests. The most promising ones encourage doctors and hospitals to take over the job of reviewing treatment
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fully highlight his own history of doing literally the exact opposite. In November 2012, Trump tweeted, “When someone attacks me, I always attack back...except 100x more. This has nothing to do with a tirade but rather, a way of life!” This is a stark difference from his statements Thursday. Now, that tweet is quite old, and people do change, so maybe he had a change of heart, right? I could be convinced of that if he didn’t constantly tweet things like “Why Isn’t the Senate Intel Committee looking into the Fake News Networks in OUR country to see why so much of our news is just made up-FAKE!” just because he doesn’t like what they’re saying about him, even when it’s totally true. When North Korean leader Kim Jong Un tried scaring the United States on New Year’s Day by saying that he had a “button for nuclear weapons” on his desk and that the “entire area of the U.S. mainland is within our nuclear strike range,” it didn’t really rattle any American’s cages, since we’ve heard this posturing from North Korea for years now. However, it did rustle the jimmies of Donald Trump, who tweeted that “I too have a Nuclear Button, but it is a much bigger & more powerful one than his, and my Button works!” Even during his campaign, Trump did the exact opposite of what he’s now exhorting American children to do. At one of the Republican debates, before a Republican presidential candidate had even been chosen, Megyn Kelly began her question to Trump, “You’ve called women fat pigs, dogs, slobs, disgusting animals. Your Twitter account has several –“ “Only Rosie O’Donnell,” Trump interjected. In addition to calling women
names because he doesn’t like them, Trump also spent time on the campaign trail mocking a disabled reporter. Trump had said that he had seen “thousands” of Muslims in New Jersey celebrating when the World Trade Center was attacked on Sep. 11, 2001, when no such thing happened. When his campaign couldn’t corroborate his claims, he walked back the statement, saying that he read it in an article, written by reporter Serge F. Kovaleski. The article in question said that people had “allegedly” celebrated in New Jersey during the attack. Nowhere in the article does it say that people were actually celebrating. Trump responded to this by saying that the author of the article tried to change the article after Trump brought up the point about Muslims. However, that also never happened. Kovaleski told every news organization, “I certainly do not remember anyone saying that thousands or even hundreds of people were celebrating. That was not the case, as best as I can remember.” Trump didn’t care for Kovaleski refusing to back up his fantasies, because at a campaign event on Nov. 24, Trump disparaged Kovaleski, saying, “Now, the poor guy, you ought to see this guy, ‘Ah, I don’t know what I said, I don’t remember, I don’t remember, maybe that’s what I said.’” Trump’s poor paraphrase was accompanied by him jerking his arms around unnaturally in front of his chest, obviously mimicking arthrogryposis, the disability Kovaleski has. I shouldn’t be as disgusted by this blatant hypocrisy as I am. I agree with what Trump said on Thursday to American children, but I absolutely do not agree with the example that he has been setting since even before he became president.
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decisions and promoting best practices, while rewarding them for delivering the most efficient and effective care. Washington’s story would still be unnerving if it turns out that a physician at Aetna had personally reviewed his medical records. The bottom line is that the insurer withheld approval for months for the infusion his doctor had ordered, a treatment that could have spared him weeks of misery. But in the current system, that sort of tension between insurers, doctors and patients is hard to escape. That’s why we need to keep moving toward a better one.
a pair of 3-pointers to get ISU within nine points. Barnes then hit his sixth 3-pointer of the game and added a free throw at the 9:55 mark to draw within 69-62. Tyreke Key added a conventional 3-point play with 5:32 remaining with trimmed the Drake lead down to 77-69. Reed Timmer led the way for Drake with 39 points as he hit 11-of-19 shots and 8-of-15 from long range. Indiana State returns home for its final two home games of the regular season beginning on Saturday, February 17 when they host Southern Illinois at 2 pm (ET).
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over 100 opportunities to introduce yourself to someone new that could potentially assist you in the future. The employers are here because they want something we have and that’s you!” Something to reflect on, if you as a student want to be comfortable and sharp in an interview then take full advantage of the Career Center and Career Fair. These events are tools to help every student succeed in their own department. Not only are employers looking for future employees, but they are also looking for leaders, speakers, activists and even facilitators. Be the best version of yourself and let the Career Center and Career Fair get you where want to be!
how the building is almost 50 years old on that end. The place has not kept up with the need of students and faculty on campus.” They are remodeling classrooms, laboratories, and offices; for example, there will be a new advising center in the Arena building. “The office renovation has been designed to create spaces that faculty and students can work together in, where they can meet their contemporary needs,” said Mallory. “For example, many of these office spaces may have only one electrical outlet, because they were built for a time before we had multiple electronic devices in your office.
Now we recognize we need a more contemporary office space and laboratories spaces that meet the needs of our students and faculty of the 21st century.” Phase two of the construction of the west side of the Arena is currently being completed due to the need of better workspaces for the students and faculty. The North Gym was also worked on to make it easier for more participation in more activities on campus. “The North gym is mainly used for physical education classes, but it is going to have a brand new floor where we can hold indoor track and a variety of other recreational activities that can be held in there,” said Mallory. “There will be addi-
tional volleyball and basketball courts for the use of students across campus. I think it is an important renovation that not many people are talking about. It has a big set of windows that face the west side the entire gymnasium will be completely different. It will be much larger and have natural light, which we’ve never had before and the space will be much more welcoming for students and visitors.” Campus is providing many resources and help to students, staff and faculty to ensure that they are receiving the best education and help they need, including new spaces to work in and more opportunity to get involved once the Arena is complete.
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disapproval. However, they still believed everyone was entitled to their opinion. Later on during the event, they gave away gifts to some of the women. Many of the women were given a ticket with a number on it. If the number was called, a woman received a gift from them. There was a piñata for a woman to hit, and she won candy as her present. Pictures were also taken throughout the night. The women had their picture taken by the men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Towards the end of the event the men danced and sang to the women in the audience.
needed. Newport feels that, even though sometimes people on campus do not fully cooperate with law enforcement, that overall they receive great support and appreciation for what they do. “On occasion of course some-
times people don’t want to cooperate depending on the type of investigation being conducted,” said Newport. “However we also receive a healthy amount of support and cooperation as well. I would say it is not much different than anywhere else.”
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Dane Giesler (24) was tabbed as a Preseason first team all MVC member and led the team in home runs and RBIs last season.
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Baseball hits Vegas to start season Garrett Short Reporter
After a long winter, the 2018 baseball season has finally arrived as Indiana State heads to Las Vegas to compete in the Marucci Desert Classic. The team is slated to play Loyola Marymount and Oregon as well as UNLV twice in the four-game trip. They open their season tonight with a game against the UNLV Rebels. UNLV was picked to finished fifth in the Mountain West Conference after go-
ing 20-36 a year ago. This year the team brings back 23 letterwinners from last year’s squad. Leading the Rebels in the batter’s box will be two Preseason All-Conference players in Bryson Stott and Kyle Isbel. Both Stott and Isbel hit .290 or above last season. The Sycamores play the Rebels in the first and last games of the tournament this weekend. Dealing with Stott and Isbel in game one will be junior right-hander Tyler Ward. After Will Kincanon, ISU’s
ace last season, graduated, Head Coach Mitch Hannahs is looking for Ward to be a consistent source of wins this season. “He’s gotten better every year and we really feel like he’s going to have another great year for us,” said Hannahs. Behind Ward and the rest of the pitching staff will be a new look for the defense. Hannahs lost a plethora of starters including three of the most valuable positions on the field in his catcher, shortstop, and center fielder from last
year’s team. The chemistry and communication on the field will be tested this season, especially in the opening games. ISU will also get a feel for their offense this weekend as they are replacing a hefty part of their lineup. A large part of their offensive contributions left through the draft after last season concluded. One of the most seasoned players in the Sycamore dugout will look to lead the team at the plate in 2018. Redshirt senior Dane Giesler, who
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Women’s Basketball looking to sweep Redbirds and Braves in double-header weekend Jay Adkins Reporter
This upcoming weekend, the Indiana State University women’s basketball team will travel to Normal, Illinois to compete against the Illinois State University Redbirds for the second time this season. These two teams played for the first time this season way back on Jan. 21 at the Hulman Center, with Indiana State barely beating Illinois State with a final score of 52-49. In that game, senior forward Ashley Taia led the way for the Sycamores in scoring with a team-high 12 points, while also contributing with three rebounds, two assists, and one steal in 31 minutes played. Freshman forward Ty Battle hosted a block party with a game-high six blocks against the Redbirds. Battle also recorded seven points, six rebounds, one assist, and two steals in 36 minutes played. The Sycamores also had many solid contributions from sophomore guard Ashli O’Neal (six points, two assists), senior forward Wendi Bibbins (game-high 11 rebounds, eight points, one assist, one steal), junior guard Tierra Webb (10 points, three rebounds, two assists, one block, one steal), and junior forward Kierra Isaiah (three points, two rebounds, one steal). The Sycamores are currently 8-15 on the season and currently on a two-
game losing streak, with their last two losses coming to the University of Northern Iowa Panthers (56-46) and the Drake University Bulldogs (84-51). For the season, Ashli O’Neal leads the Sycamores in points per game (11.3), three-point attempts per game (5.2), three-point makes per game (1.8), and minutes per game (29.6). Wendi Bibbins leads the team in field goal attempts per game (11.5), field goals makes per game (4.7), rebounds per game (8.9), and blocks per game (1.4). Tierra Webb leads the team in free throw attempts per game (3.9), free throw makes per game (2.6), assists per game (1.9), and steals per game (1.7). The Sycamores will be looking to get their season back on track this Friday. The Illinois State University Redbirds women’s basketball team is currently 11-13 on the season and coming off a loss to the Missouri State University Bears with a final score of 75-58. The Indiana State University Sycamores women’s basketball team will face off against the Illinois State University Redbirds this Friday at 8:00 p.m. at the Redbird Arena in Normal, Illinois. On Sunday, The Sycamores will have another rematch against an opponent they beat earlier in the season: The Bradley University Braves. The Braves are 11-13 on the season (eerily the same record as the Redbirds) and current-
ly on a three-game losing streak, with losses to the Loyola University Chicago Ramblers (61-71), Missouri State University Bears (54-74), and the Southern Illinois University Salukis (53-62). In the first matchup between the Sycamores and the Braves, Wendi Bibbins led the Sycamores in scoring with 14 points. Bibbins also contributed with nine rebounds, two assists, team-lead three blocks, and two steals in 29 minutes played. Ty Battle led the team in assists for the game with three assists, while also contributing with eight points, two rebounds, one block, and one steal in 28 minutes. Ashley Taia tied Bibbins for the team lead in rebounds with nine total rebounds, while also contributing 11 points, one assist, one steal, and one block in 14 minutes played. Tierra Webb led the team with a game-high four steals, while also contributing 11 points, three rebounds, and two assists. The Sycamores ended up winning that game with a final score of 65-50. The Indiana State University Sycamores women’s basketball team will face off against the Bradley University Braves on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. at the Carver Arena in Peoria, Illinois. The Redbirds and Braves games can both be seen on TV on ESPN3 and be heard on the radio on the Sycamore Radio Network.
Giesler, one of just three seniors on the roster, will look to start his final collegiate season off strong with the weekend in Vegas. Loyola Marymount and Oregon, the teams that ISU plays on Saturday and Sunday, were both solid last year finishing with records over the .500 mark. With so many new faces this season, this weekend’s tournament may be a good measuring tool for how the Indiana State baseball team will perform the rest of the season.
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Ty Battle (33) hosted a block party with six blocks against the Redbirds.
was tabbed as a Preseason First-Team All-MVC member, led the team in home runs and RBIs a year ago. Hannahs thinks that Giesler will be vital in scoring runs and helping other players perform too. “He is a very, very good college hitter,” said Hannahs. “He’s already shown a lot of leadership by talking to the other guys and helping other guys, especially the new guys in terms of maybe some things they’re doing at the plate or some things they’re going to see.”
Indiana State hit 13 3-pointers against Drake on the road in Missouri Valley Conference play but the Bulldogs countered nearly every big shot along the way as they took a 9076 victory over the Sycamores inside the Knapp Center on Wednesday evening. The Sycamores fell to 11-16, 6-9 MVC while Drake improved to 15-13, 9-6 MVC. Jordan Barnes became just the sixth player in the history of the Missouri Valley Conference to record at least 100 3-pointers in a season with his six in the game to give him a total of 103. He is now tied for fourth all-time in the league. He finished the game with 26 points and extended his free throws made streak to 29. Brenton Scott scored 22 points in the game as he went 9-of-18 in the game, inclduing four 3-pointers. He now is only 15 shy of Michael Menser’s school record of 283 career 3-pointers made with 268. Shooting was no problem for either team as ISU finished the game with a 42.7 mark from the field, hitting 27-of-63 attempts. ISU drained 13 3-pointers in the game and hit on 46.4 percent of their attempts from distance. Drake was over 50 percent in both halves as they hit 30-of-56 attempts (53.6 percent). ISU finished the game 9-of-9 from the free throw line, marking the fourth
consecutive game in which floater which got ISU they hit at least 80 percent within striking distance of their charity tosses. again at 38-36 at the 2:45 Jordan Barnes got things mark. going for the Sycamores Barnes finished off a on their second possession spectacular first half with as he hit his 98th 3-point- his fifth 3-pointer of the er of the season. Drake game and his 17th point countered with the game’s of the first half with a next 11 in a row to take 3-pointer at the halftime an eight-point lead before buzzer which trimmed the Brenton Scott drained his Drake lead down to 46-44. own trifecta at the 16:45 Indiana State hit 10-of-16 mark to trim the Bulldog from distance in the openlead down to 11-6. Drake ing half while Drake conwould hit each of their first nected on 8-of-16. four 3-pointers leading up Drake had possession to the first media timeout out of the locker room and while the Sycamores were Brandon Murphy record2-of-3 from distance. ed a defensive stop and A Nick McGlynn lay-up then rattled one home to with 9:11 left in the first knot the game at 46. Then half staked Drake to a 14 Murphy grabbed anothpoint lead, before Barnes er steal and Scott made it drained his 100th 3-point- seven in a row for the Sycer to move into the Valley’s amores as they took a 48all-time Top 5 for the most 46 lead. McGlynn would in a season which began a briefly give the Bulldogs a 10-0 run to trim the ISU lead before Davis drained deficit down to just 29-25. his second 3-pointer of the Scott added his second game at the 16:27 mark 3-pointer of the game and which pushed ISU into the Murphy tallied a bucket in lead at 56-54. But Drake the paint at the seven min- once again provided a ute mark to get ISU within counter and used a 10-0 four points. A conven- run capped by consecutive tional 3-point play from Reed Timmer 3-pointers Drake stretched their lead for the 64-56 advantage out to seven points before with 12:57 remaining. Out Scott and Barnes each gave of the timeout, the Sycathemselves four 3-pointers mores came up empty on for the game and the Syc- a pair of possession and amores found themselves Timmer made it nine in a down just 32-31 with 5:33 row for himself and 13 in a remaining. row for the Bulldogs with The Bulldogs responded a triple at the 11:46 mark with six in a row but the for the 67-56 Bulldog adSycamores got their eighth vantage. 3-pointer of the first half Clayton Hughes broke but the Sycamores hit the offensive stalemate their eighth 3-pointer of with 11:15 to go as he hit the opening stanza when a pair of 3-pointers to get Demonte Ojinnaka was true from long range fol- DRAKE CONTINUED ON PAGE 7 lowing a Qiydar Davis