Winter Graduation Issue 2015
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Indiana Statesman For ISU students. About ISU students. By ISU students.
Friday, Dec. 4, 2015
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Student arrested on burglary charges Nevia Buford News Editor
Campus police arrested a student on campus on burglary charges. D’Angelo Scott, a resident of Cromwell, was arrested Wednesday night around 7:30 p.m. in Cromwell Hall. He was caught after he tried to run from police who were investigating a weekend burglary in the residence hall. Officers were in the building meeting Scott to buy back stolen property, which had been reported stolen by another student. Joe Newport, the chief of police at Indiana State, said, “Scott is believed to be responsible for at least two burglaries to residence hall rooms over the recent Thanksgiving break.” Scott has been “Preliminarily charged with Burglary, a Level 4 Felony and Resisting Law
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D’Angelo Scott was arrested Wednesday in Cromwell Hall.
Enforcement, a Class A Misdemeanor.” Scott had an appearance in Vigo County Superior Court Division 6. Bond was set at $25,000. He will appear in court again Dec. 8., when formal charges are expected to be filed.
Lighting Tour illuminates need for improvement Nevia Buford News Editor
Last night, the Lighting Tour gave students and faculty members an opportunity to see areas around the campus that require more lighting. The participants were also asked to identify any other areas they thought needed more lights. The tour, hosted by the ISU police, also showed the cameras that are being used around campus and still in the process of being installed around campus. The tour is an annual event that normally happens earlier in the semester in October. Joe Newport, the Chief of police at ISU, said that they wanted to wait until the leaves had fall-
en from the trees, to determine where the trees needed to be trimmed back, to allow more light in. “One more concern in this tour is to try to identify the areas that need light not where existing light is at,” Newport said. Several groups were taken out in golf carts to see the areas. These areas were the north end of parking Lot 5, the south side of Dreiser Hall, Library Park, the area between north of the library and south of the Rec Center, the Lot 24 extension, Lot H, and the underpass on the northwest side of campus. The Toney Petroleum building near Lot H has tentative plans to be bought by the university, as well as the underpass near the northwest side of campus.
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As a part of traditional dress, students don blue robes, mortarboards, tassels, collars, stoles and cords.
Decoding commencement dress Kourtney Miller Reporter
There are various regalia worn by the graduates of different organizations, both academic and non-academic at Indiana State University. The honors stoles are calculated in the Office of Registration and Records. The honors stoles that students wear to indicate that they received Latin Honors come in three colors: Gold (Summa Cum Laude), which means that the student received a 3.90 or higher GPA,
white (Magna Cum Laude), which is given to the students who have received a 3.70-3.89 GPA and blue (Cum Laude), which is given to the students who have received a 3.50-3.69 GPA upon graduation. “The Students must complete a minimum of 55 semester hours of resident credit and have earned a 3.50 cumulative grade point average at Indiana State University to be considered for honors,” said Kristi Lawson, assistant registrar for the Office of Registration and Records. “All academic courses from all accredited institutions
are converted to ISU’s grading scale and incorporated in the honors grade point average.” Organizations such as sororities and fraternities also provide graduation regalia. For instance, Sigma Alpha Lambda members wear cords with intertwining colors of navy, black and gold, which represents confidence, wisdom and intelligence. Members can also receive a navy stole as well with their letter on it, but are considered through invite only. The Office of Registration and Records does not handle the non-academic regalia.
Latest mass shooting puts California lawmakers in familiar spot Michael Doyle And Sean Cockerham
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WASHINGTON — With authorities still uncertain about the motive for the shooting rampage that claimed 14 lives in San Bernardino, Calif., on Wednesday, the state’s lawmakers in Washington found themselves in a familiar bind over what to do about an epidemic of gun violence. Some want a special House of Representatives committee established to probe possible causes. Others stress stricter background checks or tighter limits on gun ownership related to mental illness. Legislative proposals abound. But in a bitterly divided Congress, where two Californians with starkly different ideologies hold competing House leadership positions, the odds are stacked against significant new federal action even after a catastrophe that hits home in the Golden State. Police reported that all four of the weapons used in the massacre had been bought legally and that there were no legal impediments to owning the vast quantity of ammunition — more than 3,900 rounds for assault rifles — that police found with
the shooters and at their home. “Unless the majority of Republicans want to do something, the short answer is we’re not going to do anything,” said Rep. Jim Costa, a Democrat from Fresno who represents California’s 16th Congressional District. “There’s a lot of frustration among members that we’re not even doing the most basic things that Congress can do.” Republicans control the House by 246188, with a significant bloc of members aligned with the hard-right Freedom Caucus. Measures that can be cast as impinging on Second Amendment rights do not fare well. “I don’t believe Congress should ever have a knee-jerk reaction on something,” said Rep. Jeff Denham, a Republican from the 10th District, which includes Modesto. He added that he sees no need for new laws. California Republicans win accolades for their stands against gun control. Denham earned a 93 percent position rating from the National Rifle Association last year. In a similar vein, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, the Bakersfield Republican who is largely responsible for setting the House agenda, earned a 0 percent rating in 2013-14 from the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, a
group that advocates restrictions on gun ownership. Instead of new gun-specific legislation, McCarthy told reporters Thursday that he favored as a response to the San Bernardino shootings a bill by Rep. Tim Murphy, R-Pa., that would revise mental health treatment, including creating an assistant secretary position in the Department of Health and Human Services to address mental illness. “There needs to be an overhaul of our mental health” system, McCarthy said. A professional psychologist, Murphy introduced his Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act after the 2012 Sandy Hook mass shooting in Connecticut, in which 26 people died. The words “guns” or “firearms” do not appear anywhere in the 171-page bill. Authorities have not mentioned mental illness as having played a role in Wednesday’s shootings. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., who is responsible for marshaling Democrats in the House, said legislation targeting firearms must accompany any improvements to the nation’s mental health system. “Gun violence is a crisis of epidemic proportions in our nation,” Pelosi said. “Congress has a moral responsibility to
vote on common-sense measures to prevent the daily agony of gun violence in communities across America. Enough is enough.” After the Sandy Hook shooting, Pelosi established a task force to study what Congress should do to reduce gun violence and appointed Rep. Mike Thompson, an avid hunter, Vietnam veteran and Democrat from Napa, Calif., to lead it. On Thursday, Thompson said the task force remained active. “We’ve got some active legislation out there,” Thompson said, but “there has been no willingness to bring any of these up for a vote.” One bill already introduced by Thompson, to expand background checks for all commercial firearm sales while exempting transfers between friends and family members, has 184 House co-sponsors, including a handful of Republicans. Another measure backed by Thompson would stop firearms sales to individuals who are on the U.S. terrorist watch list. President Barack Obama urged similar action Thursday; but, underscoring the divisions, House Speaker Paul Ryan, RWis., indicated that he couldn’t support the measure, cautioning that the watch
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Hines, President’s Medal recipients announced Dave Taylor
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Indiana State University will recognize two graduating seniors for their achievements in leadership, scholarship and service during winter commencement ceremonies. Mitchell Wasmund of Avon received the Hines Medal, which goes to the student or students with the highest cumulative grade point average during the pursuit of a bachelor’s degree. The medal is named for Linnaeus Hines, who was the university’s fourth president and also served two terms as Indiana superintendent of public instruction. Jordan Gillenwater of Bloomfield has received the President’s Medal for Leadership, Scholarship and Service. A President’s Scholar, Wasmund is graduating with a bachelor’s degree in finance. His plans are to work in corporate finance while taking classes at Indiana State toward a second degree in accounting. His other honors at Indiana State have included being named Landini Outstanding Junior of the Year and being selected as a finalist for Outstanding Senior of the Year. His campus involvement has included the Networks Professional Development Program, Investment Club and Honors Council. His community activities include serving at the Children’s Mu-
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Jordan Gillenwater, recipient of the President’s Medal for Leadership, and Mitchell Wasmund, recipient of the Hines Medal, will be recognized at ISU’s winter commencement Dec. 12 at noon.
seum of Terre Haute, participating in the “Go Figure” program, Stop and Serve, Donaghy Day and volunteering for Gleaner’s Food Bank and Terre Haute’s Blues at the Crossroads Festival. Wasmund’s parents are Mark and Gina Wasmund. He is a graduate of Avon High School. A President’s Scholar, Rural Health
Scholar and Susan M. Bareford Scholar, Gillenwater is completing a bachelor’s degree in language studies. Having completed the pre-medicine program at Indiana State, she will be attending the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Auburn, Alabama, with a goal of practicing in primary care medicine.
Graduate gratitude: thank gift-givers in style With winter commencement approaching quickly, many soon-to-be graduates find themselves mired in the confusing world of formal niceties. It’s simple to thank someone over text message or on Facebook, but writing a formal thank-you note can go a long way. Here’s a quick guide to writing a thank-you note your grandmother will approve of.
Begin with a nice greeting. Thank the gift-giver by name and make sure to spell it properly. Express your thanks and mention the gift itself.
Thank the gift-giver one more time. Make sure it’s not exactly the same wording as earlier in your note.
If possible, hand-write your thank-you with a nice pen on a small card. Thankyou cards are relatively cheap for a whole pack and can be found in most stores.
Dear Uncle Jack, Thank you so much for the nice watch. It will help me look more professional at job interviews, since I have a few of those coming up. I look forward to seeing you at New Year’s. Again, thanks for your thoughtful and useful graduation gift. I really love it! Many thanks, Aaron
Explain what you think you’ll do with the gift, how you think it will benefit you or a feature about it you really like — that it’s your favorite color, for example. Be specific. Think about the next time you’ll see the gift-giver and mention how you’re looking forward to that event.
Wrap up the note with kind regards. “Sincerely” is appropriate, but if you have a close relationship with the gift-giver, you might want to consider something more personal, like “With love” or “Many thanks.” Even if you type the message, make sure to sign your note at the bottom.
Popular graduation gifts Know someone graduating? Maybe you’re graduating but don’t know what to ask for? Here are some of the most popular and traditional gift choices for graduates. Bags — luggage, briefcases, day bags, weekend bags, you name it. Personalize it with a monogram for an extra dash of professionalism. Technology — tablets, laptops, smartphones. Don’t for-
get about wearable technology — fitness watches, smart watches, keychains and headphones. Apparel — suits and ties, business casual clothing, and interview outfits, or perhaps a sweatshirt or tee to celebrate their alma mater. Don’t know their size? A gift card to a clothing store goes a long way. Books — copies of the classics, books from their favor-
ite authors, how-to books or blank notebooks for notekeeping or journaling. A gift of words keeps on giving. Photos — Take a photo of them in their cap and gown and frame it so that they can remember their achievements. Present them with a photo album to store all the memories they’ve made. Home furnishings — tables, couches, appliances, desks.
They’re probably about to set out on their own, so why not help them make their house a home? Other useful gifts are towel sets or throw pillows or curtains. Gift cards, gift certificates and gas cards — help your grad stay fed and caffeinated by getting them gift cards to restaurants or coffee shops, or help them hit the road with a full tank of gas. Graphics designed by Carey Ford
Plan the perfect graduation party Erica Garnes Reporter
Where there’s success and growth, there’s celebration, and where there’s celebration, there’s a party. Graduating is all about celebrating your life and your loved one’s success, so here are four party ideas to think about as your last year comes to an end. Graduation parties are filled with love from family and friends and endless moments with the best of memories. Making games and activities for your guests to play would help set the night off. Setting out Jenga pieces for the guests to write tips and in-
spiration for the future is one activity that could be done. The pieces will come in handy when you need that wise advice from your favorite Aunty on a stressful day or when you’re down, and you need a memorable laugh from your best friend. Either way, they’re lifelong Jenga pieces to help for the future. The second idea to make the party more fun is the graduation photo booth, where you make a sign and write “Most likely to …” at the bottom. When your guests read the caption, they take a picture with their head on top of the caption. The more honest
your guests are, the funnier it will be. Everyone knows there is no party without a dessert table. Instead of being Plain Jane, make it interesting with the simplest ingredients. For example, make little diploma caps; you can use mini Reese’s cups as the head, Airheads Extreme Sour Belts as the tassels and mini chocolate squares for the tops. To top it off, put a Popsicle stick through the Reese’s cup, so guests can pick it up and go. No one is ever too old for Ring Pops, so another creative and cute idea is buying ring pops and setting a tray of “class rings” for your guests of
all ages. Pick different colors for different classes; let’s hope all your guests are honest. It’s a simple idea that’s also easy on your budget. Another creative approach to the party would be making diplomas. Grab some white napkins, fold them and wrap them with a black string to look like diplomas. Let people pick up and graduate to the next level with you. Life is about happiness and building yourself to be the very best you. After graduation, go big or go home because you made a huge milestone in your life. Be creative, have fun and be happy.
While at Indiana State, she served as president of the university’s Panhellenic Association and the Gamma Omicron chapter of Delta Gamma women’s fraternity. She was also active in the University Honors Program, Alpha Lambda Delta and Order of Omega honors societies and the American Chemical Society. She was also involved in outreach for the university’s Distinctive Programs initiative. Gillenwater’s community activities include volunteering at the Wabash Valley Health Center (formerly St. Ann Clinic), participating in the Honors Program Navajo Nation service trip, serving as a Big Brothers/Big Sisters mentor, performing philanthropic activities for Delta Gamma’s Service for Sight program and volunteering as a Spanish teacher at Ouabache Elementary School. Her awards, in addition to her scholarships, included the Mary P. Holmstedt Award, Spanish Achievement Award and Fraternity and sorority Life Women’s Emerging Leader Award. A graduate of Bloomfield High School, Gillenwater is the daughter of Jeanne Gee and Brad Gillenwater. Indiana State’s winter commencement is scheduled for Dec. 12 at noon at Hulman Center, with the processional of graduates beginning at 11:45 a.m. The event is open to the public and tickets are not required for admission. The ceremonies will also be streamed live at www.indstate.edu.
Behind the big day Dajia Kirkland Features Editor
Planning for graduation takes more work than you may think. David Malooley, Indiana State’s Grand Marshal, divulged about graduation and the work that goes into it. Q: When does the process of setting up for graduation start? How long does it all take? Malooley: Planning starts when the Graduation Committee meets in September. Prior meetings occur during the year with the bookstore vendors to select materials like caps, gowns, note cards, etc. Q: How many people does it take to get the program running? Malooley: Between all the committees, office personnel, Hulman Center, provost, Academic Affairs, Registrar, Safety and Security, etc. probably around 150 people are involved in making graduation happen. Q: What are some of the challenges faced while orchestrating such a large event? Malooley: Making sure all the bases are covered is a huge challenge. Getting enough volunteers for the many positions needed: readers, faculty marshals, banner carriers, faculty, making sure proper attire is ordered for everyone involved. The trustees and their apparel, the Deans and dignitaries on stage and their proper apparel takes so much time and work. In preparing the script, the list is endless. Coordination of everything is an amazing task for every person involved. There are so many offices involved that have to work together, so making sure everyone is on the same page and talking to one another is important. It is truly an amazing orchestration that could never occur without the great administrative assistants in so many offices across campus. Q: How many items are needed for graduation such as caps and gowns, tassels, medallions, etc.? Malooley: There is the need for about 600-1500 items, depending on Winter and Spring commencement’s academic attire, (caps/gowns etc.) The Faculty have their own or will rent them on their own. There needs to be an equal number of Diploma Covers and special materials for Masters and Doctorial grads, and hoods for each will be placed on them during the ceremony. This term, there are 130 Graduates/42 Doctorial students walking. Special attire and diplomas are needed for any honorary degrees also being conferred. With so many steps and people involved in the process of setting up for graduation, early and detailed planning is vital in order to have a successful event. Congratulations to all of our graduates, and thank you to Mr. Malooley and all the other of ISU members involved in making graduation possible.
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Latin honors distinguish college graduates DJ Reynolds Reporter
Most high school students try their best to get good grades so that they can get into the schools of their dreams. Upon graduating, based on GPA, high school students can receive honors or high honors, or even titles of valedictorian or salutatorian, which are given to the highest and second highest-ranking student in a graduating class, respectively. In college, however, there is a different category of honors that are called Latin honors. There are three categories: cum laude, magna cum laude, and summa cum laude. All three graduating distinctions are formed of Latin words. Cum laude, in Latin, means “with praise,” Magna cum laude means “with great praise” and summa cum laude means “with highest praise.” In some areas, there are more distinctions higher than these three; egregia cum laude, maxima cum laude, and the absence of honor, rite. Indiana State University offers the first three Latin honors. ISU provides guidelines for the three graduating honors. First, a current application for graduation must be on file in the Office of Registration and Records. Second, a student must have completed of 55 hours of resident credits. Third, a student must earn at least a 3.50
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Students at ISU’s spring commencement ceremony represent hundreds of groups and interests, displayed through their colorful cords and collars.
cumulative GPA at Indiana State University. Next, all academic courses attempted from all accredited institutions are converted to ISU’s grading scale and incorporated in the honors GPA. Fifth, in all considerations for honors, graduation deadlines are to be observed. Once the commencement announcement has been submit-
ted for printing, there will be no additions made for honors to be announced at commencement. And lastly, only grades that are on a point basis are used in final honors designation; grades such as N, IN, WP, DP, S and U are not included in honors calculation. To achieve cum laude honors, a student needs to graduate with a GPA of 3.50 to a 3.69.
To achieve magna cum laude honors, a student needs a GPA of 3.70 to a 3.89, and to achieve summa cum laude, a GPA of 3.90 or higher is needed. All honor candidates who will participate in commencement will be determined by their honors cumulative indexes at the close of the preceding semester or term.
The honors cumulative index includes all academic courses from all accredited institutions. Students who qualify will receive a letter prior to the close of the final term indicating the honor they will walk with as well as instruction on how to retrieve their stoles. Final honors will be awarded after the close of the term.
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Look back and move College has prepared forward graduates for life
Kirstyn Quandt Columnist
The two-week span between Thanksgiving and Christmas break is always chaotic. Not only are we bombarded with test anxiety and overly detailed study guides, but we also have to balance that with our social lives. From the endless ugly sweater parties to the white peppermint mocha-fueled shopping trips with friends for last-minute gifts, there is never a shortage of activity; however, it is always a struggle to fit in all that you want to accomplish and do in those two short weeks. As the year comes to an end and our every thought revolves around Christmas and time wellspent with our loved ones, it is important to dedicate
some of that time to reflection and reminiscing on your memories from the past year. It’s like your mental scrapbook that accumulates over time, and luckily for you non-crafters out there, you can imagine it as blinged-out and detailed as you like. Take a few minutes each day to look back and remember where you were at the beginning of the year and how much has changed. You may have gotten a new job or completed one of your many aspirational goals, and for that, kudos to you. However, if in your reflection you find yourself dwelling on those things you fell short of accomplishing, don’t fret. Sometimes those not-sofavorable moments give us incomparable lessons we can carry forward into our future. Upon reflection, you may even realize how influential and inspirational some individuals have been in your life, especially during times you’ve needed them the most.
Much as we all like to be acknowledged for our efforts, so too should you acknowledge and thank those individuals that have made an impact on your life in the past year. I often find myself getting caught up in the excitement and craziness that lasts from Thanksgiving break until Christmas. Between finding gifts for everyone on endless TJ Maxx runs and studying for finals, it is easy to overlook the simplicity of time well spent with friends and loved ones in the coming week. Whether it is your best friend or a significant other, be sure to make time for them before you return home. Write a thank-you note, give them a phone call, or better yet, spend time together. Disconnect from technology and enjoy good conversation with even better people. Sometimes we get too consumed with the giftgiving during the holiday season that we often forget how meaningful
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Zach Davis Columnist
Soon it will be time to say goodbye to many of our colleagues here at Indiana State University. Winter graduation is just over a week away, which means many Sycamores will be ready to take on the next stage of their lives. This can be a really scary transition, and those graduating may not feel ready to take on the rest of life outside of this campus. But your time at ISU probably prepared you better than you think. There are tons of lessons to be learned. First, always do your best, just like you would on your final exams. Life has many challenges, and like any other challenge, the only way we can overcome them is to do our best. There can
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be no advances, and we can’t accomplish anything great unless we strive to be the best we can. Not only does this apply to your field, but it also applies to everything else in life, from being a parent to simply getting our checklist done by the end of the day. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Though it is hard to admit, sometimes our best just isn’t quite enough. And there is nothing wrong with needing a little push or someone to help you finish something. Most of us have probably asked Mom and Dad for money at some point to help pay for books or food. Perhaps someone asked a professor to tutor for help understanding what was explained during lecture. Part of being human is needing help. There is no shame or evil in asking. Take advantage of every opportunity. After years of playing the game of trying to find another scholarship to pay tuition we learned not to be too picky.
To be blunt, our first jobs will probably suck. Everyone will take advantage of us because we are so new. We don’t have the experience to compete with someone who has worked in the field for 30 years. But if you are guaranteed a job, take it. Maybe you have a chance at romance or you are offered a full scholarship to grad school. Jump on those offers. The situation might not be ideal right now, but it will pay off soon enough. Conserve your resources. Yes, it’s stereotypical of a college student to plan out how everything will be used, but it really does help. The little tricks you learn to save on paper towels and your list of cheap meals can come in handy. You don’t have to burn through your resources and cost yourself tons of extra money just because you are getting paid more. Don’t waste anything you have because one day you might not be able to
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LIFE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 afford it. Friends are important and so is family. The bonds you have with your loved ones are something you should never, ever throw away. Sometimes you might argue and disagree, but it can be sorted out. These people that you are so close to can be the best support network in your life. They can encourage you to do well
LOOK CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 simple acts of kindness can be. Another important thing to consider as the year comes to an end is reflecting on yourself and how far you’ve come in the past year. Applaud yourself for the obstacles you’ve overcome and set goals for the years ahead. One of the most beautiful facets of our crazy lives is that life and our current position in it, is not static. Not only are you constantly changing and growing, but so too are those around you. Of course there are times when that change is scary. Most anything out of the ordinary is sure to evoke suspicion and fear. But in that change is also opportunity. So don’t get bogged down by what could have been and instead embrace what you want to be as 2016 quickly approaches.
and make you feel good about yourself. You can ask them for help if you ever need it. And you can help them, too. Don’t let your friends and family slip away after graduation. That is when you start to need their support the most. Finally, you have spent several years studying your major. Through these years you have learned the history of your field. Professors have spent hours of their
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time passing on information and teaching you tricks of the trade. Everyone has been up at midnight doing the paper due in exactly nine hours, which we started after we watched a few hours of Netflix. Dozens of books have passed through your hands, and you dissected the material in the books for countless hours. Getting your degree, you are ready to get a job, apply for graduate school or
search nearly 20 years ago. “I look at this as a public health emergency,” said Bera, a physician. “We ought to be collecting that data. We ought to be analyzing what the root cause of these mass shootings are, so we can actually make sure we are coming up with the right solutions.” California’s senators, both Democrats, renewed their calls on Thursday for a ban on assault weapons. “I have never heard one persuasive argument about why
just do what you love. After all, we all came here to learn more about something we love to do, something that can help us do well in life. College is a place to learn. What you learn here at ISU should be carried with you the rest of your life. As long as you remember what you learn here and put your new knowledge to use, you are ready to graduate and face the rest of this big, scary world.
anyone else would need to have this type of weapon, these weapons of war,” Sen. Barbara Boxer said on the Senate floor. “They just don’t belong on our streets and in our communities.” Sen. Dianne Feinstein told reporters that “this is such a huge, hard issue because it is driven by gun manufacturers who support the lobbying groups — who raise the fear of gun owners.” Making use of his position as the ranking Democrat on
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the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Rep. Adam Schiff, a Southern California Democrat, said he had received a telephone briefing from an FBI official Thursday. He said the FBI had yet to declare the San Bernardino shootings a terrorist attack. “It certainly looks like there was a fair amount of preparation that went into this attack,” Schiff said in an interview. ©2015 McClatchy Washington Bureau. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
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Mackowiak bond extends Murphy molding into to Indiana State go-to player Courtney Young Reporter
Indiana State University women’s basketball players Jennifer and Jessica Mackowiak share a bond as identical twins, with Jennifer being born just three minutes prior to sister Jessica. What makes their bond as twins even more special is the opportunity to showcase their basketball skills together at the same university, something many don’t have the opportunity to share. The Mackowiaks sat down with us to talk about what it’s like to get the chance to play basketball as Sycamore twins. Q: Originally, you guys were committed to play at Southeast Missouri State, but backed out and decided to come to ISU. What led you guys away from Southeast? Jessica: The coach that signed us was released and the new coach was not communicating or reaching out to us. We decided to look elsewhere, plus we really wanted to stay together. Jennifer: I was already interested in Indiana State before. I was interested in that “family” feeling I received from here. Q: What made you both choose ISU? Jennifer: It is very community-oriented, which is very important to me. A family is what I look for. Jessica: The coaches made us feel like everything was perfect here. Q: How has your experience been so far here at
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Freshmen Jennifer and Jessica Mackowiak.
Indiana State? Jennifer: It’s been exciting and stressful. But at the same time we’re young and starting to realize what we have to do every day. Jessica: We’re starting to understand why we are here and what is expected of us. We’re learning every day. Q: Normally, you don’t see twins that get to play college basketball together. How does it feel to be able to share this experience with each other? Jennifer: It is a blessing. We’re always there for each other. Jessica: I love that I can go up to my sister if I don’t understand something and she can help me out. Q: Back when you played in high school, was it easier to develop chemistry being twins and being around each other all the time? Jennifer: We honestly
didn’t play that much together. Jessica: Our first two years we played travel basketball (AAU) together and both played full-time. During school games, I didn’t get to play very much because I was the sixth man. But when we did play together, it was easy to find her on the court. We always knew where each other was on the court. Q: As twins is there a lot of competition? Jessica: There used to be, but now we play two totally different positions. So now we help out each other. We encourage each other to do the best that we can. I think being on the team together has brought us closer together. Jennifer: We’re always there for each other. We always look to each other for support. It’s that family thing.
Indiana State men’s basketball starting forward Brandon Murphy was considered a tremendous signing last season as a freshman out of Montgomery, Alabama. While his minutes didn’t rack up during his first season, they certainly are this year, as Murphy has stepped into a starting role in the absence of projected starter T.J. Bell who is missing the season after suffering an injury in the summer. We sat down with Mur-
phy to discuss his newest venture as a Sycamore as well as discuss life away from down south. Q: You’re from Montgomery, Alabama. What made you choose Indiana State? A: I wanted to get away from home and be different than everybody else. Everyone from home went to other small schools around there. I just wanted to get away. Q: What did you learn as a freshman last season? A: I had to learn about distance. Being from Ala-
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Students, faculty and staff wish graduating seniors well
“Fight the will to fail, knock out the chance to succeed.” - Dominique Suggs Senior, information technology major, electronics minor.
“I wish them well in the search for the job they will enjoy. And to be aware and learn the skills necessary to search for and apply for jobs in their area.” - Ron Martin Professor, English.
“Follow your passion wherever it may lead you and doors of opportunity will open for you. Take those opportunities.” - Dr. Rosetta Haynes Professor, English and Gender Studies.
- Lakisha Johnson Senior, social work major.
“Graduation is approaching and it’s bittersweet. I’m excited and nervous to see what other universities could bring me happiness. For freshmen, know yourself, have fun, and know what you believe in, be patient.” - Vernon Cheeks Senior, sports management major.
“I believe the most important thing to remember as you are about to graduate from college is to be flexible and accept change. It was very difficult, and you were challenged, but you succeeded, which means you can succeed again.”
“Good luck to graduating seniors at ISU. Good luck on all your endeavors as you move forward into the ‘real world.’ And make sure you take a little bit of the Sycamore spirit with you wherever you go.”
- Maggie Wheeler Instructor in the English department.
- Gabrielle Weber
“To incoming freshmen: come in with the right mindset. Go further than you ever expected. Be great.” - Khari Jones Senior, recreation sports management.
“I just want to encourage incoming freshmen to be active and to stay away from negativity when they get to campus.” - Gregory Davis Senior, sports management.
Graduate student, clinician.
“First off: congratulations. And I hope everyone finds the job they were looking for. My advice would be to research interview strategies that match your personality.”
“I’ve had a great time at ISU thus far ... working to make Indiana State more exclusive and a better environment for all students.”
“This last year has gone well. I’m glad I got to be a part of such a great organization — Trendsetters. We’re doing big things this year. I encourage incoming students to do the same; get involved. Join every organization you can when you arrive.”
- Robin Banks
- Timdrick Stewart
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Senior, business accounting major.
“Network with the people here, and get to know your professors. Although ISU may not be your first choice, be sure to make the best of it while you’re here. You can be the difference you wish to see.”
- Lindsey Kissack
Senior, human development and family studies major.