Indiana Statesman For ISU students. About ISU students. By ISU students.
Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016
Volume 123, Issue 42
Gate security for Lincoln Quads completed Nevia Burford News Editor
The construction for the Lincoln Quad gates was completed over the semester break and now offers a more private and safe atmosphere in the quads. The construction was delayed because of homecoming and off-site work that had to be completed. “There is a delay in the work being done on-site as the gates are being manufactured off-site and then brought in. So, we do as much site work as possible and then we wait until the gates are complete and moved in. This is not unusual,” said Amanda Knerr, the executive director of Residential Life. Knerr said the construction involved placing new gates in all four corners of the quads. Card access was added to some gates, to allow access for those with disabilities. The new gates were installed after residential life collected opinions and researched how to improve security.. “In the spring of 2015, we held several focus groups with students about their
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Gate construction comes to a close as residents of Lincoln Quad return from winter break.
concerns regarding safety and security. We also did an internal review regarding safety and security at Lincoln Quad,” Knerr said. Based on these issues, it was decided to place the gates to provide more security to residents. Knerr said the Lincoln Quad community is unique at ISU because it does not require students to walk through a com-
mon area before entering their rooms and this could allow for individuals not affiliated with the university to enter the area freely. “We determined that it would be best to close in the courtyards creating a more private atmosphere for residents living in that community and accessible only to community members and their guests. All guests and residents to Lincoln Quad
will go through the main Lincoln Quad Community center to access the living space, creating a more tightly controlled, and thus safer, living environment,” Knerr said. Demetrius Loggers, a sophomore chemistry major and Lincoln Quad resident, had mixed feelings about the gates. “I thought it was an inconvenience for it to be done during finals week last semester. But it could be useful for security purposes,” Loggers said. Darius Mahome, a sophomore construction management major and resident of Lincoln Quads, had a similar view. “I feel that the gates add a sense of security, and that makes the school look more professional,” Mahome said. The gate construction is one of a few projects and renovations in the Quads. “We are also involved in a current lighting study to improve lighting around the Lincoln Quad area and also involved in a landscape project within the quad areas to provide more friendly outdoor gathering spaces for members of the community,” Knerr said.
Public ISU says goodbye to its latest graduates safety promotes one of their own Miguel Lewis Reporter
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The promotion of Tamara Watts to lieutenant was announced to the ISU Police Department on Nov. 10, 2015 and became effective on Nov. 16, 2015. She was sworn in Dec. 3, 2015. The promotion process consisted of completing an application, reference checks and a background check. Watts said there were two people that applied for this promotion within the department. A written test was required, in which a score of 70 percent or better was needed to advance to the interview portion of the promotion process. The first round of interviews consisted of an interview with an outside campus law enforcement lieutenant, an outside law enforcement captain, and two Indiana State University employees that are outside the police department. The final round of interviews was conducted with the chief of police and the assistant chief of police. The scores were then calculated from each portion of the assessment process. The candidate with the highest score was awarded the promotion. As the new Clery Compliance lieutenant, Watts’ duties will consist of coordinating the Clery Compliance efforts of the department, as well as working collaboratively with various offices at ISU to ensure the institution’s compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, and associated regulations. In addition, Watts’ responsibilities include general law enforcement duties, directly supervising and managing supervisory and non-supervisory employees when needed, coordinating the agency’s grant procurement efforts, managing the IACLEA Accreditation Standards for the best professional requirements for campus law enforcement agencies and assisting with crime prevention programming. Joseph Newport, chief of ISU’s Police Department, commented on Watts’ promotion. “We are lucky to have someone with Lt. Watts’ talents here at the
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Indiana State seniors prepped for graduation and were jumping for joy at the commencement ceremony in December. Dean of Students and Ombudsperson Al Perone said that graduation and commencement are very intimate, not only for him, but for the families of students and the staff and faculty as well. “In the past we have had issues with there not being enough tickets for students’ families to attend, so that had to be fixed,” Perone said. In previous years faculty, were allowed their own section in the Hulman Center. Today faculty have been allowed access to the same area as the students to create more room and allow for more guests to attend the commencement ceremonies. This new accommodation has created more intimacy because now students are able to shake hands with the same professors whose classes they attended. When asked if graduation has changed much since he’s been with Indiana State, Perone said no. “It doesn’t change but the faces d,” Perone said. “I am responsible for the processional and the recessional of the ceremony. This means that before the ceremony even begins I make sure that everyone
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December graduates line the halls of the Hulman Center waiting their turn to walk acros the stage and accept their diplomas.
involved, including the banner carriers and special needs students, are on the same timing. With so many people involved with commencement, it can become chaotic. Once the ceremony has begun I am responsible for time only.” The commencement ceremony in December is different from the one in the spring as well. There is only one commencement ceremony in the winter, but there are two in the spring. In the winter there are not as many students going through the ceremony, but in the spring
there are more than double the students. Having two ceremonies is another way that ISU has helped fix the ticketing issue. Since there are two ceremonies each spring, the programs are different as well. For the ceremony in the morning, there will be a reception that would be held later in the afternoon, but for the ceremony that takes place in the afternoon, the reception would be held in the morning. Despite all of the commotion that is likely to take place during the planning of graduation, students are still as excited as ever.
Senior David Jordan is one of the students that will be graduating in the spring and even though he did not have a reason to attend this winter’s commencement ceremony, he is eager for his turn to walk across the stage. “The road to graduation at ISU has been an interesting one, and I feel like the ceremony will be very similar to that of high school — except there is more hype,” Jordan said. “I’m not exactly sure what is to come after graduation, but whatever it is I know it will be good. I cannot wait until May is here.”
ISU students look to be more involved Miguel Lewis Reporter
Indiana State has been working on the upkeep and renovation of campus over the years. Students were initially told that fountain renovation would be done at the beginning of the fall semester, but as the semester progressed, the finish date continued to be pushed back. To some students, this was disappointing. “I think (ISU) should have done and should push to do a better job at keeping us informed about campus construction,” Ally Miles, sophomore theater major, said. “The fountain is one of the main attributes of this campus and when the finish date got pushed back a lot of students had no idea what was going on.” Among all of the commotion, President of SGA, senior sports
management major, Vernon Cheeks assured campus that he and his team have been working behind the scenes to make Indiana State the safest, most secure campus possible. For example, it was expressed that one of the reasons why renovation of the fountain was not complete yet was due to setbacks and maintenance issues. The main concerns of Indiana State and the construction workers was to ensure that the renovation was done properly because there would be no time to go back and do it again. Cheeks went on to say, “We are working on a lot of things for second semester and a lot of them have been behindthe-scenes work, including the fountain. I appreciate the expressed concern of the students because it gives me a chance to show them what my team has been working on.” Safety concerns have likewise
been expressed among students. Most students are aware that there have been various rave alerts throughout the last semester and more of them seem to have involved gun sightings. Miles thinks that the campus alert system could be utilized more properly. “Maybe having a texting system or app that students could sign up for would push our efforts in the right direction,” Miles said. “Most students are already on their phones already anyway, so it wouldn’t hurt.” Other student concerns include the activity of SGA on campus. There are students that feel as though the students of SGA could be more involved with the rest of the students of campus. For example, welcome week is popular on ISU’s campus because it gives students a chance to enjoy their time on campus, mingle with other students and
attend the events hosted by SGA without having to worry about the stress that classes may bring. Riley Leonard, a sophomore theater major, thinks that more of these events would be beneficial throughout the semester. “SGA should host more fun events like concerts, patio parties and more events like those during welcome week spread throughout the semester,” Leonard said. “It would help relieve the stress that usually starts to set in midway through the semester.” With new accommodations like the Rave Guardian App, which is designed for the safety of students, renovations of the emergency poles around campus, renovations of the African American Cultural Center and more, Cheeks and his team assure that they are doing the best job they can and that there are great things to come in the future.
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Start the semester on a high note Dear Fellow Sycamores,
Willie L. Banks, vice president, Student Affairs
Welcome back to the spring semester of 2016. I hope everyone had an enjoyable break and enjoyed quality time with family and friends. I am sure everyone needed a break from the rigors of being a college student. College is tough and requires a lot of stamina, perseverance and determination. I applaud each of you for making it back to Indiana State University and I hope everyone is ready to start and finish this spring on a high note. The Division of Student Affairs is here to help you succeed and to
have the best collegiate experience possible. Throughout the spring semester you will have the opportunity to participate in a number of events and programs sponsored by the units within the Division of Student Affairs. I hope each of you will take advantage of all the opportunities available to you. Please visit the Division of Student Affairs website at www.indstate.edu/ studentaffairs for more information on the programs and services offered through our division. I challenge each of you to have the best semester possible. You can have a phenomenal semester by attending class, getting involved in
student organizations, participating in community service, going to sporting events and being involved in our campus community. Indiana State and the Division of Student Affairs are working every day to make a difference in your life. We are proud to have you in the Sycamore family and we look forward to an amazing semester with you. Go Trees! Sincerely, Willie L. Banks, Jr., Ph.D. Vice President, Student Affairs
‘Branch out’ this semester: get involved Dear students, Welcome back to Indiana State University! Whether you’re new to campus or a returning student, I hope you’re well-rested and prepared to tackle this semester. I could give all sorts of advice about how to write papers or do homework, but I think the best advice I can offer is to get involved. Though it sounds generic, “getting involved” can mean a wide range of things. It can mean signing up for the spring Donaghy Day (Friday, April 16) or Alternative Spring Break. It can mean
attending Programs All Weekend (PAW) events and movie showings on the weekends. It can mean joining the Student Government Association or intramural sports or any number student organizations that meet weekly. Look for groups that might be connected to your major — talking to professors and upperclassmen in your department can help you get in touch with professional and student organizations that can help prepare you for the future. I encourage you to branch out. Find an organization that does something you love, whether it’s
Greek, academic, service-oriented or just plain fun. For me, it was the Indiana Statesman (now hiring!) and ISU’s Creative Writing Society, but for you it could be anything — the ISU Marching Sycamores, Feminist Majority, ISU’s Quidditch Team or any number of other organizations. Looking back, you’ll be glad you did. Sincerely, Carey Ford Editor-in-chief, Indiana Statesman
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An open letter to the ISU community As we kick off a new semester, I would like to thank the many individuals and groups who have met with me regarding our diversity-related goals and initiatives. These conversations are vital to our institution’s strength and its future. I am proud of the robust history Indiana State has in providing quality educational opportunities to a diverse student body, and I want our institution to continue to build upon this heritage by creating an environment of inclusive excellence that helps our students succeed. Indiana State has had a diverse student body since its first year of operation. According to “A History of the African American Student Experience at Indiana State University 1870-1975” by Crystal Reynolds, the Indiana State Normal School enrolled its first African American student in the summer of 1870. In reviewing campus records and photos from our history, it is clear to see that Indiana State’s commitment to access and opportunity has been constant. This commitment has helped shape our institution and has had an immeasurable impact beyond our campus. All Sycamores should take pride in the advances Indiana State has helped lead and the trailblazers our institution has produced. For example, Indiana State had the first black athlete (Clarence Walker) to participate in a national basketball tournament during the days when our team was coached by the legendary John Wooden. In the early 1960s, Indiana State welcomed dozens of Cuban refugees through a special project designed to help these professionals become proficient in English and teaching methods so that they could teach Spanish in Indiana’s public schools. This first-in-thenation program provided these highly competent refugees with a new profession while also addressing a critical shortage of Spanish teachers in the state. Indiana State’s distinguished history also includes many examples of student activism which have led to concrete improvements such as the creation of the African American studies program and what is now known as the Charles E. Brown African American Cultural Center. In more recent times, students successfully advocated for a new student fee to make our current Student Recreation Center a reality. These are but a few examples of important ways our institution has evolved to address student needs and concerns. This work must continue for both Indiana State and our students to succeed in today’s world. Our diversity efforts continue to grow and advances made in recent years include: • Our overall enrollment growth has included significant increases in enrollments of minority students. African American student enrollment has grown by almost 35 percent since 2010. Latino enrollment has nearly tripled. In total, U.S. minority student enrollment has increased by more than 1,100 students since 2010, a gain of about 50 per-
cent. International enrollment has also experienced growth, nearly doubling from 2010 to 2015 to surpass 1,000 students. • The number of African American and Latino full-time faculty has grown by 62 percent from 21 in 2009 to 34 in 2015. • The percentage of female full professors to total full professors has grown from 25% in 2009 to 32% in 2015. • The number of minorities serving in exempt staff positions has grown from 46 in 2009 to 65 in 2015. • Special attention has also been paid to diversifying our police force. Of our 26 police officers, 4 (15%) are African American, three of whom are command personnel including one at the Lieutenant level. • All campus residential, office, classroom and event facilities have ADA access, and all new construction and major renovation undertaken since the ADA legislation was approved 25 years ago has met or exceeded ADA standards. • Health care and other benefits were extended to same sex domestic partners in 2005. • Title IX efforts have included the addition of women’s soccer (2000), women’s golf (2006), and women’s swimming and diving which will begin competing this fall. Mandatory training (It’s On Blue) for all students, faculty and staff on preventing sexual violence was also implemented this academic year. • African Americans have been selected to serve as SGA presidents, trustees (student and other), senior administrators and alumni leaders. • A concerted effort to utilize the services of minority-owned business has also taken place. In the 2014-2015 fiscal year, Indiana State extended $2.68 million in contracts to minority vendors up from $1 million in 2008-2009. The national concern over diversity has increased significantly due to a variety of incidents across our country. Concerns have also been raised on our campus, and I have spent a significant portion of the past few weeks meeting with students, faculty and staff to hear their concerns. These groups include: • SGA Executive Committee • SGA Senate • Free ISU Student Group • Diversity Council • Local Human Relations Director • Social Work students • Black Student Union • Black faculty and staff (2 groups) • NAACP Student Chapter • HOLA (Latino Affinity Group) • Physical Disabilities Group • Spectrum (LGBTQ Student Group) • LGBTQ Faculty and Staff • Asian/Pacific Islander Affinity Group • Women’s Group • Staff Council • Various alumni of color • International Students • African American Alumni Council Executive Committee
As indicated previously, I have heard a wide range of opinions during these meetings regarding our campus climate with the majority of these groups expressing pride in being part of the ISU community and a general level of comfort with being on our campus. Collectively, they have also expressed a desire to work together to make improvements. As two immediate outcomes of these meetings, I have asked Joshua Powers to form an advisory group on our disabilities services, and I have asked Diann McKee to conduct an annual assessment of facilities to determine what barriers to accessibility exist and to utilize the results to inform our facilities master planning and annual maintenance and improvement projects. This is definitely a time of change and forward momentum. As announced last fall, the Office of Diversity has been divided into two areas (Multicultural Services and Programs within Student Affairs and Inclusive Excellence within Academic Affairs) with an expansion of staffing and a significant growth in base budgets. Previously, the Office of Diversity had an operating budget of $37,095. The new Multicultural Services and Programs Office has been given an operating budget of $132,709. The Special Assistant to the Provost for Inclusive Excellence is a new position that did not exist previously. In addition to adding this position, a budget of $136,450 has been established. These are significant base-budget allocations that were based upon the plans and expectations for these new areas. Elonda Ervin is heading up the new Office of Multicultural Services and Programs within the Division of Student Affairs. Her role is to provide resources, services, and programs that promote and assist in the retention and graduation of multicultural students at Indiana State. Advisory groups also will be formed to assist with this area. Current plans include the development of several new resource centers including a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Resource Center, a Women’s Resource Center and a Latino Cultural Center. These groups will work collaboratively with the African American Cultural Center. The 7th floor of HMSU is being renovated to provide space for these new areas along with office space for international student groups. Initial plans call for each of the centers to have lounge space, electronic and print materials, and educational resources for all students. The renovation will begin at the end of this semester with an official opening of the 7th floor this fall. The Special Assistant to the Provost for Inclusive Excellence position was created to coordinate university-wide policy development related to diversity issues and to work on attracting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff. Nolan Davis has been serving in this role and had established an aggressive plan that included developing a recruitment and retention plan to help further diversify our faculty and staff. Just before Winter Recess, Nolan announced that his personal goal of working for a historically black college and university has been realized. He is moving to his home state of North Carolina to become the Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at Elizabeth City State University. We are sorry to see him go but wish him well in his new role. Provost Mike Licari has appointed Joshua Powers to lead our inclusive excellence efforts on an interim basis on top of his role as Associate Vice President for Student Success. Josh previously served as co-chair of the Diversity Council and also led our Opportunity Hire program designed to help diversify our faculty. Provost Licari will be having conversations with various campus leaders regarding the qualifications candidates should possess for this position, and he will launch a national search later this spring with the goal of filling the position before the new academic year begins. The position will not carry tenure unless an internal candidate who already has tenure is selected. Other changes that are currently in progress include: • Mandatory diversity training will begin this fall for all University College students and advisors, orientation leaders¸ residential life staff, new employees, coaches and student athletes. A task force headed by Dean Linda Maule is working to select the training module.
• A remodeling of the Charles E. Brown African American Cultural Center will take place this summer. Plans for the renovation include new furniture, paint, finishes and fixtures along with upgrades to the lobby, completing the Cultural Center library, creating a new multipurpose classroom/lecture space, updating the conference room, and updating the lower multi-purpose space with new sound equipment. The renovation will occur during the summer of 2016, and the center will reopen this fall. • An interim student grievance policy has been put in place with expectations that a proposal for the permanent policy will work its way through the governance process to be ready for the Board of Trustees to consider at its February 19th meeting. • The Council on Diversity will be reconfigured to include representation from each affinity group. • An Assistant Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life for NPHC and Multicultural Greek Organizations has been created and will be working on a full-time basis with the African American fraternities and sororities as well as working to develop new multicultural fraternities and sororities. Conversations are currently taking place with several African American sororities about their recolonization on our campus with at least one expected to return yet this spring followed by others during the 2016-2017 academic year. This work must continue. To ensure that it does, the university must work collaboratively to incorporate diversity-related goals, benchmarks and initiatives into the new strategic plan currently in development. The strategic plan is actively reviewed throughout the year, and progress is audited and reported to the entire campus and public at large. The best way to keep these concerns in front of everyone and to stimulate change is to make sure they have a prominent position within the new strategic plan. Attaining some of our goals will not be easy, and progress may be incremental. One area of particular concern is in the recruitment and retention of African American faculty. Colleges and universities across the country are ramping up efforts in this area and yet the pool of African Americans with terminal degrees is small and in some fields almost non-existent. Attention needs to be paid to increasing the number of African Americans seeking doctoral degrees, something that will take years to address. This should not deter us from setting goals and benchmarks, but patience and understanding of the reality of the situation will be necessary. Similarly, there must be recognition of the limited resources that are available to spread across these important strategic areas. Attention to the goals, a collective desire, and hard work will lead to success. I would ask that all of you give consideration to what you feel should be addressed by the strategic plan, how progress should be measured and what steps are necessary to ensure that progress happens. Come to the town forums and stakeholders meetings which are scheduled as follows: • January 25, 2 to 5 p.m., HMSU Dede I—Campus Town Hall Meeting • February 9, 1 to 3 p.m., HMSU Dede I—Campus Town Hall Meeting • February 10, 7:30 to 9 p.m., HMSU Dede II—Student Strategic Planning Session with SGA, President Bradley, Provost Licari and Vice President Willie Banks • April 6, 2 to 5 p.m., HMSU Dede I—Campus Stakeholders Meeting • April 27, 3 to 5 p.m., HMSU Dede I—Campus Stakeholders Meeting If you cannot attend or do not have an opportunity to share your thoughts, email them to me at president@indstate.edu or to the Provost at mike.licari@indstate.edu. I would like to thank you for all that you do for our university, and I look forward to working with you to make it even greater. Sincerely,
Daniel J. Bradley President
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Senate panel approves Obama’s pick for FDA commissioner Vera Bergengruen
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WASHINGTON — A Senate panel on Tuesday cleared President Barack Obama’s nominee to head the Food and Drug Administration, cardiologist Dr. Robert Califf. While he was approved on a voice vote by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, Califf ’s close relationship to the pharmaceutical industry still raised concerns. “His extensive ties to the pharmaceutical industry give me no reason to believe that he would make the FDA work for ordinary Americans, rather than pharmaceutical CEOs who are more focused on making obscene profits than saving lives,” Vermont independent Sen. Bernie Sanders, who sits on the Senate health committee, said in a statement Tuesday. Sanders, who is a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, did not attend Tuesday’s vote but voted no by proxy and said he is considering holding up Califf ’s nomina-
tion. Alaska Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski also said she will block Califf ’s path to a full Senate vote over a clash about labeling genetically modified salmon. She said she was angry that the FDA issued guidelines calling for voluntary, not mandatory, labeling of genetically modified foods after Califf promised to listen to her concerns. Despite this opposition, Califf ’s nomination has strong bipartisan support, and the voice vote Tuesday indicates that while other White House nominations still may be held up, FDA leadership is a priority. The position has been open since Dr. Margaret Hamburg stepped down last February. Tuesday’s committee vote “reflects the importance of having a strong leader at the FDA and shows that Dr. Califf is uniquely qualified to fill that role,” said Dr. Ellen Sigal, chairwoman of Friends of Cancer Research nonprofit group. “While we had hoped this could have been done before the new year, the vote today should push the full Senate to confirm Dr. Califf immediate-
PROMOTION CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ISU Police Department,” Newport said. “She will be in charge of the one of the most difficult and complex obligations a campus police department is responsible for. The requirements of the U.S Department of Education, as it relates to campus safety and accurate crime reporting, changes every year.” Prior to receiving this promotion, Watts was a police corporal on the midnight shift for approximately five years, two of which were spent preparing the department for accreditation. Her efforts helped lead to accreditation with the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators in 2015, making them the only institution in the state of Indiana with this distinction.
ly,” she said. Califf was serving as deputy commissioner, the agency’s No. 2 spot, when Obama nominated him to lead the FDA in September. A prolific researcher, the Columbia, S.C., native previously spent three decades at Duke University, where he founded Duke’s Clinical Research Institute. His institute receives $320 million in annual funding, and more than 63 percent of its projects are funded by pharmaceutical and medical companies, according to its annual report. This, in addition to his role as a consultant to several drug companies, raised some skepticism at his confirmation hearing. According to federal government open payments data, in 2014 Califf personally received more than $29,000 in consulting fees, meals and travel expenses. Several lawmakers and advocacy groups have questioned his close ties to the pharmaceutical industry, which could prove to be a conflict of interest when regulating former clients. Califf will inherit an agency
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U.S. President Barack Obama delivers his final State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016.
that faces a slate of challenges in the last year of the Obama administration. The FDA is under increasing pressure to speed up the drug approval process and to extend its regulation of tobacco to include electronic cigarettes. The agency also is in the middle of overhauling how it controls food safety practices for
companies in order to prevent foodborne illnesses and to end delays on labeling cheaper copies of biologic drugs, known as biosimilars. Califf ’s nomination for FDA commissioner will now go before a full Senate vote. © 2016 McClatchy Washington Bureau. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
She was one of the recipients of the Chief of Police Award in 2015, as well as receiving various Police Stars and Honorable Service Awards throughout her career at Indiana State University Police Department. She completed her bachelor’s degree in criminology and criminal justice at ISU and is currently pursuing her master’s in criminology and criminal justice. “I have been blessed throughout my career and will continue to strive to be the best I can be for the betterment of myself and others,” Watts said. “My advice to those who are looking to follow in my footsteps would be: Never underestimate your true strengths and abilities. Something that may start out as small or trivial has the capacity to develop into ISU Communications and Marketing something large and of great importance Lieutenant Tamara Watts (Left) and Assistant Chief Michele Barrett (Right) pose with to many.” public safety’s accredidation certificate.
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Indiana State said goodbye to its latest class of graduates on Saturday, Dec. 12. The Hulman Center was filled with family and friends, laughs and more than a few tears of joy.
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Finding textbook alternatives Meghan Hayes Reporter
It’s the beginning of a new semester and with this comes a lot of new things. From new classes to higher expectations of how the semester will turn out, all of these things are seemingly positive and worry-free; all except for the oh-sodreaded textbook shopping. Whether you play it safe and just go to the bookstore for usually overpriced but convenient textbooks, or gamble a little with the Internet to try and find the best bargain, this article will help you in your textbook journey. The No. 1 problem with college textbooks is the price. With these books being the gateway to a good semester, here is a guide to help you find cheaper ways to get your books for the spring. The first thing you can do is to try using textbook search engines. By just searching book
titles, authors, ISBN numbers, or other keywords, finding cheaper books online is a breeze. Quite a few websites offer this ability. Common websites that are equipped with this feature include Amazon and Chegg. Studentrate.com will actually let you plug in the book you are looking for and compare the price, whether new or used, to all the websites that sell that book. This provides one easy location to find the best price. Studentrate.com also offers cash back and coupons on some purchases as well, ensuring you get the absolute best price. Another option to help out your wallet is by buying and or renting used books. Most of the time, these books come in good condition, and the worst you will find is a highlighted passage here or there. This is a great way to save money because used books are always cheaper, most being up to 50 to 55 percent off the
original price. Of course some classes require an access code, but for that, we are out of luck because those textbooks can only be purchased a full price. Thirdly, exchange books. Find someone who has previously taken that class and see if they still have their book. They may just have the book you need and vice versa. Trading can be a good way to save money for other academic necessities such as supplies. Holding on to your old textbooks can come in handy at times, especially if you have already discussed with your friends and peers what they are taking or have already have taken. Borrowing or sharing a textbook is also a great way to save money if you know someone with a needed textbook. Lastly, if your professor permits, ebooks can come in handy in many ways. They save you storage space and literally take the weight off your shoulders, are
always in the same condition and if you shop smartly, can save you a great deal of money and bookstore hassle. So before you take the safe route and trek over to the bookstore blowing stacks of money, try out some of these tips and tricks to get the best deal on your textbooks for less.
Students find winter break entertainment
Back to school playlist 1.The Notorious B.I.G. — “Machine Gun Funk (Woody Remix)”
6. Phoenix — “1901”
2. Swim Deep — “King City”
7. Drake — “Right Hand”
3. A$AP Rocky — “Goldie”
8. Grizzly Bear — “Two Weeks”
4. The Denzels — “Self 9. Fitz and The Tantrums Talk” — “Out of My League” 5. Fetty Wap — “Jimmy 10. Niki Minaj Feat. BeChoo” yonce — “Feeling Myself ”
go to Menchie’s over break. It’s a frozen yogurt shop that is amazing. For anyone who has negative thoughts about frozen yogurt, Airiel Johnson Menchie’s will definitely change Q: What are the best attraction their minds; it’s the best. spots to go to in Terre Haute over Kevin Albert break? A: One spot that is really fun Q: What are the best attraction to go to over break is Bogeys; it’s an arcade, mini golf and go-kart spots to go to in Terre Haute over park. Even though the go-karts break? A: To tell the truth, there aren’t were shut down due to the cold weather, I still went and had a really any big attraction spots in great time playing fun arcade Terre Haute that are worthwhile. Yes, you could go to the mall and games and cashing in tickets. Q: What is one thing you wish that could bring joy to one’s time Terre Haute had to make break in town, but I think what really makes break enjoyable on cammore exciting? A: One thing that I really wish pus is spending time with friends. Terre Haute to make my break Whether it’s relaxing at their house, hitting the bars/restaubetter would be a better mall. I like shopping and I spent most rants or working out, it’s all about of my break doing just that, but building those memories. I really only in three of the stores here. If think that’s the best way to spend the mall were to add more stores, break on campus. Q: What is one thing you wish it would be icing on the cake. Terre Haute had to make break Q: What’s one thing you recommend everyone who stays on more exciting? A: This is a tough question, campus over break should do? A: I recommend everyone to but I would say that Terre Haute
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could use more culture to make it more enjoyable. I live in Indy and like to visit downtown often because it has lots of culture that includes our professional sports teams, monuments, lots of museums and great restaurants. Downtown Indy is also really festive, so if Terre Haute could have something like the Blarney Bash in Indianapolis, I think it would be awesome. Q: What’s one thing you recommend everyone who stays on campus over break should do? A: If you stay in Terre Haute over break, I’d say hit up some friends in the area to plan some trips in nearby cities. For example, if you take (Interstate) 70 East you can explore downtown Indy, or (Highway) 41 North for Chicago. The best advice I could give is to just enjoy the small things around you and the time you spend with your friends because in doing so, you’re building those lasting memories.
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‘Open-Type’ exhibit opens Jan. 14 The University Art Gallery at Indiana State University presents “Open-Type,” an exhibition of contemporary artwork utilizing text, Jan. 14-Feb. 20. This exhibit illustrates how versatile art can be — between the bicycle-powered audio, the fine book printing and hanging installation, these contemporary artist prove there is no limit to creativity. The opening reception is 4-6 p.m. Jan. 14. Art lectures by Katie Hargrave and Brett Hunter are set for 5 p.m. Feb. 18. A visual image is an illusory means to convey specific meaning. Balancing what is communicated clearly and what is left to the imagination of the viewer is one of the primary challenges all artists face. How does one successfully and efficiently impart a message, while still allowing room for interpretations? For decades, artists have been partnering text and visual information to manipulate the possi-
bilities of communication. The artists in this exhibition use the visual language of text to subtly and overtly direct their viewers, stretching the capabilities of both type and image. This exhibition is sponsored in part by J’s Bikes in Terre Haute. Included artists: Chicago-based artist Mark Booth uses poetry, sound, performance, installation and drawing to explore narrative and personal perspective. A professor at the Art Institute of Chicago, Booth’s work has been shown internationally at such venues as the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, Schalter Gallery in Berlin and the Hyde Park Art Center. Katie Hargrave and Brett Hunter work collaboratively to create new media installations. Versions of their project “Like Riding a Bicycle” have been shown in Nashville, Minneapolis and Hornell, N.Y. Hargrave is a professor at the University
of Tennessee-Chattanooga, and Hunter is on the faculty of Alfred University in New York. Lee Marchalonis is a printmaker and bookbinder based out of Detroit. She is the artistic director of Signal Return Press. She previously taught at Parsons School of Design in New York City and the University of Iowa. She recently completed a yearlong residency at the Center for Book Arts in New York City. Buzz Spector is an internationally known artist and critic. He is a professor of art at Washington University in St. Louis, where he previously served as the dean of the Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts. His work has been shown in museums and galleries across the globe, including at the Art Institute of Chicago, the Mattress Factory Museum in Pittsburgh, the Delaware Center for Contemporary Art and the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. Chris Walla is an artist and
Prepare to pass: Organization tips to start your semester Dajia Kirkland Features Editor
At the end of 2015, you either saw your final grades as remarkable or repulsive. For those who didn’t find their grades the most appealing, you may start asking yourself where you went wrong and how to prevent past mistakes. You’ve indulged in oversleeping and laziness, and now you think you’ve had your final spoonful of procrastination. Here are some tips for how to get organized for classes to have a successful spring semester. The first task is to ensure that you have the proper school supplies. Don’t assume you need hundreds of supplies and need to be overly detailed; the basics such as paper, pens, pencils, highlighters, folders and binders will do just
fine. After compiling those items, you’re ready to move onto the next step, the most important step. Most professors post the syllabus online; be on the lookout for this. Having this paper before classes start is important because it acts as the roadmap for your semester. Every assignment from now until the end of spring is posted on this. With the syllabus, you’ve got the “cheat sheet” to the semester because you know everything that’s going to happen before it even starts. Print one off for every class and skim over it every day to be ahead of the game. The best place to keep them is in a clear paper protector sheet hooked in a binder. That way, every time it’s opened, you’ll see the schedule and will remember it over time.
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Get involved this spring Meghan Hayes Reporter
With a new semester come new hopes and goals. Many people like to reflect on the previous semester to find ways in which we can better ourselves in the new semester, whether that is academically or socially. One of the top things that students often look back on and wish they did more of is getting involved. Whether it is on or off campus, getting involved holds a great number of perks for college students as we find that this is a time to pursue old interests and discover new ones. When getting involved in the college community, students will discover they gain more skills that become practical for the real world than what they think they do. Many pick up on valuable leadership skills, create and build upon cam-
pus traditions and develop relationships between the campus and local communities. Getting involved also can really help those who are struggling to find what career path they want to take by offering up a variety of different clubs that focus on many different interests. Indiana State has a lot to offer for its students that are looking to get more involved. Currently there are 290 registered student organizations on Indiana State’s campus, making it almost impossible to not find something that piques your interest. Among these 290 organizations, you can search through 16 different categories of the clubs that campus has to offer. These categories are academic, community service, cultural and international, faith-based, hobbies and recreation, honorary, political advocacy, pre-professional, programming,
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Cameron Hollions Q: What are the best attraction spots to go to in Terre Haute over break? A: I would say that they best spots to go to in Terre Haute over break would be the skating rink, the mall and the bowling alley. If you go to those places you should be entertained until school starts back up. There is always something to do, you just need to take the time to look around. Q: What is one thing you wish Terre Haute had to make break more exciting? A: I wish Terre Haute had a Chipotle. Chipotle is my life and is a good place to eat and hang out with friends. If they built a Chipotle here they would make so much money with all the college students here. Q: What’s one thing you recommend everyone who stays on campus over break should do? A: Everyone should go out and meet new people who live in different dorm halls. When you know more people you learn new things that could be beneficial to you in the future. Also you may have similar classes with them, so they could help you down the road.
One of the most overwhelming tasks in college is the textbook readings. They are long, grueling, and have the supernatural ability to make you hate life itself. The best way to avoid this unforgiving curse is to use a simple math equation to section out readings. Divide the number of pages by the number of days you have until your reading needs to be done. For example, if you have four days to read 20 long, finely printed pages, divide 20 by four. Now instead of frying your brain with a 20-page read, you only have five pages to read for four days. Simple, right? Another way to ensure a successful semester is to take the time to study at the library. Don’t study in your dorm room. Studies have shown that studying in your
SPRING CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 social fraternity and sorority, social issues, sports clubs, umbrella councils, university department related student organizations, university departments academic and administrative units and volunteer. Each category offers a number of different organizations within it. Upon clicking on the category, you will find a list of every
room isn’t the best place to memorize and learn material. You have all your favorite things around you such as video games, distracting posters, and most importantly your bed, which is right in front of the TV. Study in places such as in an empty classroom, dormitory lobby or at the library. You’ll be removed from prominent distractions and will be better able to engage in academics. In addition, create a playlist that will stimulate the brain. Research has shown that listening to instrumentals or songs with little vocals help with cognitive performance because they reduce anxiety and stress. Some parents even utilize this tool with their infants, exposing them to classical composers such as Mozart and Beethoven to help enhance their minds during the learning process. Create a playlist of relaxing songs with a good beat or symphony of
classical instruments to aid in studying. The last way to plan a successful semester is to incorporate free time. Go to parties and hang out with friends. Too much of anything isn’t good, so be sure to have a healthy mixture of adventure and academics during the school year. Including this time in the semester will relieve you from feeling overwhelmed with classes and will actually help with school performance due to having less stress. Take the time to engage in your favorite activities to have a healthy semester. By following the suggestions above you are bound to have a great semester. Every year has its ups and downs, but now you have what a lot of people don’t: a plan. You know the best way to go about the semester to have a successful one, so take a deep breath because spring classes have arrived.
organization in the category and a description about that organization. You can then click on the organization that interests you to find contact information, website links and when and where this organization meets. Involvement in activities may help out in the long run as well by being resume builders for future jobs and endeavors. Many organizations, like student government and
those that relate to what career path you want to take, will also look good on your resume. Lastly, try getting involved in a campus activity because studies have shown that students who become affiliated with campus organizations are more likely to succeed academically and remain at their original college. For more information visit http:// www2.indstate.edu/sao/student_org.htm.
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Indiana State Senate targets LGTB community
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Even this early in the year, the Indiana State Senate has already introduced several bills that are sure to draw attention to the state in the coming year. Some of the proposed bills make it easier to get guns, and there’s even a bill that would finally allow Sunday alcohol sales in the state. It really seems like state senators have a lot of ideas for legislation this year. But, of course, what’s a year in Indiana legislation without a new bill that targets the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender community? This year, Sen. Jim Tomes has it covered. Tomes — who represents Gibson,
Posey and Vanderburgh counties — has authored Senate Bill 35. SB 35 states that all public schools in Indiana must have singlesex restrooms. This means that every public school in Indiana would have to designate every restroom as either a men’s restroom or a women’s restroom. No more all-gender restrooms for public schools. The bill also says that anyone who does not match the biological sex assigned to the restroom may not use that restroom, and anyone caught using the “incorrect” restroom would be charged with a Class A Misdemeanor. People who broke this law would also be faced with up to $5,000 in fines and up to a year in jail. Students and people under the age of 18 would be exempt from the criminal charges. This means that a transgender person would not be able to use the restroom that
matches their identified gender. The bill works on a flawed understanding of the difference between sex and gender. The American Psychological Association defines “sex” as the biological expression of a person’s chromosomes. Sex is generally categorized as male, female and intersex. “Gender” is defined by the APA as “the attitudes, feelings, and behaviors that a given culture associates with a person’s biological sex.” The language in the bill uses sex and gender interchangeably. The APA even supports full equality for transgender people, and they reject the notion that transgender people choose to be transgender. So we have this group of people — who don’t choose to be the way that they are — and lawmakers are proposing that the state discriminate against these people by
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Supreme Court to rule on union charges
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On Jan. 11, the Supreme Court heard the oral arguments which will impact the funding of workers’ unions. The case of Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association is bringing to question whether a union can force
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an individual to pay union service fees, even if that individual is not a member of or disagrees with the union. After the decision is made, we very well might see these mandated fees disappear, leaving unions to use funding provided by their own members. For anyone who has studied some past cases, Friedrichs v. CTA seems eerily familiar. In 1977 an extremely similar case was seen by the Supreme Court, known by the name of Abood v. Detroit Department of Education. In the fine print in the contract that employers and unions
sign there were little sections which essentially locked employees into paying a service fee to the unions, even if their ideas disagreed with the union, or else their job was threatened. The union would naturally use the collected money to further their side of the conflicting ideas. The Supreme Court’s opinion ruled that unions cannot use service fees to fund opinions or actions contrary to the employee’s values. However, if the fees collected fund something that the employee supports, the union is
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Sticking to your New Year’s resolution Kirstyn Quandt Columnist
Well, it’s back to reality. The time has come to move back into our dorm rooms, unpack our gigantic suitcases that barely made it into our already-crammed cars, and begin the countdown to Spring Break. With all of our New Year’s resolutions fresh in mind and our motivation at the highest of highs for dieting and exercise, prepare yourself to find a crowded rec center and more George’s salads be-
LGTB CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 not allowing them to use the restroom that matches the gender to which they identify. Not only does Tomes apparently feel like discriminating against transgender students, but he also calls for fining these people and possibly even throwing them in jail, just because they dared to use the restroom. The Justice Department has previously argued that denying transgender students access to restrooms that matches their gender identity violates Title IX regulations. Another issue that I have with this bill is the fact that it completely ignores intersex individuals. SB 35 defines only “male” and “female,” yet there is no definition of or guidelines for people who match neither definitions of either sex. Intersex people appear as neither strictly male nor female. What are these people supposed to do? Lawmakers seem unprepared to offer an explanation. Tomes seems to think that his bill isn’t discriminatory. Tomes
ing ordered than cheeseburgers. Often times people don’t make resolutions because they fear they won’t be able to commit themselves wholeheartedly; however, I’ve found in my 21 years of wisdom that the usual resolutions should instead be lifestyle choices made year in and out and that true resolutions can be made much more simplistic and executed with ease. Sure you can pledge to exercise more, pass by the Oreos and munch on some celery, but it’s unrealistic to expect perfection in any aspect of life —not to mention there is only so much peanut butter you can put on celery to make it craveable. Therefore, I think it is important that as we approach the coming months we make realistic resolutions. And I have an idea of where we can all start. Right before leaving for winter break I
sees the issue as more black-andwhite than it actually is. “It’s a simple bill. It’s just men use men’s restrooms and dressing rooms and women use the women’s restrooms and dressing rooms,” Tomes said. But the problem here is that gender and sex aren’t black-andwhite. Under SB 35, a male individual is defined as a person who has at least one X chromosome and one Y chromosome, while a female is defined as a person who has at least one X chromosome and no Y chromosome. However, sex and gender are not things that can be rigidly defined because people can also be transgender or intersex. Someone can’t be classified as male just because they have a Y chromosome. There are many women who are born with a Y chromosome, and some of them have children. Some males are afflicted with de la Chapelle syndrome, a condition where a person is male in every biological aspect, except instead of having a Y chromosome, that person has two X chromosomes. A chromosome does not define who a person is, and it should not define what restroom a person is allowed to use.
received an envelope with a $10 bill and an anonymous note that wished me a Merry Christmas and asked me to “pay it forward” with a simple act of kindness. Until this time my only experience with the phrase came from the movie “Pay it Forward.” If you have yet to watch it, prepare yourself with a box of tissues and some quality chocolate. Now you may think that these random acts of kindness have to be grand gestures, but I assure you that is not the case. It could be as simple as covering someone with your umbrella on the way to class or holding the door open for someone juggling a stack of textbooks. Most times they are things you may be doing on a daily basis, and I assure you your efforts do not go unnoticed. Consider those horrible days where you believe nothing can go right. Then imagine how different your mood could
CHARGES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 allowed to use the collected fee. Though the case wasn’t exactly the same, they call the same thing into question: are forced service fees moral? Sure, the 1977 case asked what the fees can be used for. This year’s case only takes it one step further, asking whether or not forcing fees is allowed at all. The argument is overall the same between the two cases. The First Amendment says that individuals have a right to free speech and expression, with the caveat that these expressions are peaceful. Forcing people to pay the service fees forces them to support an idea, taking away their freedom to support something else instead. The bell ringers in front of Wal-Mart over the holidays aren’t going to force you to donate to enter the store. Unions are essentially making people pay to work. Then they get your membership fees without you having to be a member. It is ridiculous to expect someone to pay a fee for something they don’t want to use. A nice country club doesn’t charge someone if they aren’t a member; instead, they just don’t get to use the club’s services. Some arguments claim that because everyone experiences the benefits of the unions that everyone should have to pay. But this is not a fair argument. First, just because some people besides members may gain the benefits doesn’t mean they want to pay the price, or even the benefits themselves. Some people disagree that
have been if someone did a simple, unexpected and kind gesture. The effect is incomparable. Even though we are all caught up in our chaotic lives day in and out, the idea of the golden rule comes to light. Treating others how we wish to be treated is something that speaks volumes and something that takes little thought and effort. From the times our parents reiterated it to us on the playground to the many encounters we have walking across campus, there are a plethora of opportunities to influence and interact with others. In our ever-changing realities, it is difficult to take that extra second and think about how our actions impact others. But we should. Instead of pledging to squat more than you enjoy life, let’s make an effort to pay it forward one random act of sweet kindness at a time.
the union’s effects are beneficial at all. These people shouldn’t have to support a cause they disagree with out of their paycheck. The unions should collect money from those who are truly willing to support them and represent the people who want to be represented. The decision on Abood v. Detroit already shows that the use of service fees is questionable. The opinion of the court should be taken into heavy consideration, especially due to the similarities. Also, the previous Justices decided that individuals shouldn’t have to support an opposing ideology, something which still holds true today. Considering the 1977 Supreme Court decision and the violation of the first amendment, it seems likely that the Supreme Court will decide that these service fees are not constitutional. After all, these two arguments alone very clearly make the point that needs to be made — there should be no mandatory service fees for unions. Individuals should be given the right to decide whether or not they want to financially support the unions. Hopefully Monday’s arguments were enough to compel the justices to decide against unwanted service fees. If someone doesn’t want a service done, they shouldn’t have to pay for it. If they don’t agree with an ideal, they shouldn’t have to support it. If someone doesn’t want to be a member, they shouldn’t have to pay to not be a member. Forcing individuals to pay for something, even when they don’t want it, makes you look bad and is unconstitutional. Hopefully the Supreme Court agrees.
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New year means new fitness goals Zach Rainey Reporter
It’s that time of year again. Everyone is getting back to school after a long winter break of sitting on the couch, watching Netflix and probably eating all of the food that the holidays have to offer. Now that you’re starting to get back to the old grind of things, it’s time for you to become healthier, get back into shape and take yourself seriously on those New Year’s resolutions. For anyone who wasn’t aware, the Student Rec Center is free for all ISU students, so why not take advantage? The Rec Center is still fairly new, having been built in 2009, and is 109,450 square feet. At the rec center, you walk in to see
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Sycamore men set for showdown with Panthers Adler Ingalsbe
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After a victory against Illinois State on Saturday, the Indiana State University men’s basketball team finds itself in the thick of the Missouri Valley Conference title race. The Sycamores boast a 9-7 overall record and are 3-1 in conference play. They have strung together three victories in a row and have won six out of their last seven games but have their toughest test on Wednesday night when the Northern Iowa Panthers come to Terre Haute. Northern Iowa, led by head coach Ben Jacobsen, have been a streaky team through their first 17 games of the season. They are 10-7 overall and are 2-2 in the MVC. The roller coaster ride of a season for the Panthers got off to a fantastic start. They were 5-1 in their first six games, tallying a noteworthy win along the way. UNI shocked the college basketball world when they defeated North Carolina, who was ranked first in the country at the time. They then went 5-6 in their next 11 games, but picked up another signature win when they traveled to Des Moines, Iowa, and knocked off Iowa State when they were undefeated and ranked fifth in the country. The Panthers watched Seth Tuttle, arguably the best player in their school’s history, graduate, creating a need for them to spread the scoring around to a variety of guys, and that’s exactly what they have done thus far. Seniors Wes Washpun, Matt Bohannon and Paul Jesperson, along with junior Jeremy Morgan, lead the way as each are averaging double-digits in the points per game category. Washpun is putting up 15 points per game, Bohannon averages 12.6, Jesperson’s 12.2 and Morgan adding 11.2. All four Panthers find themselves in the top 20 of the MVC in scoring. While Northern Iowa has gar-
nered a lot of publicity, and deservedly so for their wins against North Carolina and Iowa State, they find themselves looking up at the Sycamores who are tied with several other schools for the second-best record in the MVC. ISU has seen its stars carry them throughout the season but have also received solid minutes and contributions from some rotational players. Senior Devonte Brown is averaging 15.2 points per game, which is sixth best in the conference, and has had some breakout performances in the last few games, scoring 20 points against Loyola and a career high 27 against Drake. Sophomore Brenton Scott has also played exceptionally well on both sides of the ball. His 14 points per game are 10th best in the Missouri Valley, while his 1.3 steals per game are seventh best. Senior Khristian Smith has also had a very well-rounded season with his 10.9 points per game and his 6.2 rebounds per game, which are fifth-best in the MVC. The trio of Brown, Scott and Smith have lead the way for the Sycamores, but the contributions head coach Greg Lansing has received from the other rotational players has been imperative in the team’s success. Juniors Matt Van Scyoc, Everett Clemons, Niels Bunschoten and sophomore Brandon Murphy, have all scored the ball well, but have also done a good job of doing the smaller things that are needed throughout a game in order to win. Northern Iowa has not had much success on the road this year with just a 2-5 mark, while ISU has had most of their success within the friendly confines of the Hulman Center at 5-2 on the year at home. The Sycamores have won four-straight in Terre Haute heading into tonight. Wednesday’s game at the Hulman Center tips off at 7 p.m. and can be seen worldwide on The Valley on ESPN3. Radio coverage will be provided by 95.9 WDKE.
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Change and success highlight athletics over break Rob Lafary Sports Editor
Outside of the day-to-day operations at Indiana State University, the majority of campus buildings remain relatively quiet during the winter break with most students away to celebrate the holidays — unless you happen to be associated with Sycamore Athletics. Whether it has been the officials who run ISU athletics or the players and coaches who help maintain the Sycamore reputation, plenty has happened since early December both inside and outside the offices. Of the happenings, the biggest comes from inside the offices with the resignation of ISU Athletic Director Ron Prettyman, who exited Terre Haute for the NCAA offices in Indianapolis where he will serve as the Managing Director of Championships and Alliances, per GoSycamores. com. Prettyman was in his 11th year at Indiana State. Taking over the athletic director reins on an interim basis is Angie Lansing, a Sycamore alumna who has spent the past 10 years at Indiana State and previously served as Assistant Athletic Director for
Business and was also a Senior Woman Administrator. Lansing began Jan. 4 and said she is excited about her new job title. “I appreciate the opportunity to lead our program during this transition,” Lansing told GoSycamores.com. “I look forward to working with our great staff to continue moving things in the right direction.” ISU athletics have trended upward since winter break with significant improvement since the last time the majority of students have been around. With basketball spearheading winter competition, both the men’s and women’s teams have surged and are breathing new life into their seasons after rough starts in November and early December. After stumbling out of the gate to a 3-6 record, the Sycamore men are now 9-7 and have won six of their last seven games. The recent surge has helped ISU to a second-place tie inside the Missouri Valley Conference. In that stretch, Indiana State has been able to make the most out of its home games, winning its last four home games dating back to Dec. 16. Students have a chance to catch head
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Ron Prettyman displaying the Women’s Softball Tournament Championship Trophy.
coach Greg Lansing and his team inside the Hulman Center three more times this month, which includes Wednesday night’s game against MVC power Northern Iowa. The Sycamores also host in-state and MVC rival Evansville in a much-anticipated rematch on Jan. 24 before hosting Missouri State three days later on Jan. 27. As for the women’s team, a young and inexperienced group has started to flash its talent and potential in recent weeks. Similar to the men, the women were just 3-7 after a narrow 53-50 loss to
Indiana on Dec. 8, which was the last game played prior to the break. Since then, Indiana State has reeled off a 4-1 record — all of which have been home games — and are two games away from the .500 mark at 6-8. The Sycamores also stand at 2-1 in the MVC, which is currently good enough for third place. After a brief road trip to the state of Iowa this weekend for MVC games at Drake and Northern Iowa, students will be able to see the team at home on Jan. 22 against Loyola and Jan. 24 versus Bradley.