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Welcome Home: Family given keys to new home courtesy of ISU and Habitat for Humanity

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FOUR STRAIGHT Women’s basketball overcomes deficit to win fourth consecutive game

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ISU women’s weight throw record broken for the third time this season

Senior Felisha Johnson leads the nation in women’s weight throw and is the current ISU record holder for the event (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).

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Junior Anna Munn finished with 27 points against the Salukis Saturday (Photo by Evan Davis).

ERNEST ROLLINS Editor-in-Chief ISU women’s basketball came from behind once again to win their fourth consecutive game against Southern Illinois University Saturday.

This is the second –time this season that the Sycamores were on a four-game winning streak. The first-time was earlier in the

season when ISU won six consecutive games. With the win the Sycamores remain in fourth in the Missouri Valley Conference.

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Indiana State’s Student Health Promotions is training students to “STEP UP!” by providing tips to safely and effectively handle dire situations.

The STEP UP! program is part of the much larger program called the “Sexual Violence and Response Coalition,” though this particular program does not just apply to sexual assault.

Instead, it covers a wide range of training that equips students with the right mind set and skills to assist not only fellow students, but also community members that are in need of this type of assistance.

Four years ago, Aimee Janssen-Robinson, associate director for wellness for the Student Counseling Center and Student Health Promotion, decided to adopt this program at Indiana State because she saw that this type of training was proven to work.

In particular, the training teaches students how to dissolve the bystander effect, a social phenomenon in which people are less likely help another person when there are more people around who can also provide assistance.

Janssen-Robinson said when many people see a person in need they are less likely to act,

because they assume that someone else will, but after undergoing this training, students are instilled with the type of leadership that could potentially save a life.

She said discretional tips are trained, as well. For instance, if a girl witnesses two men fighting, the program encourages her to go get help as opposed to dissolving the fight herself.

The University of Arizona originally created STEP UP! and the Commitment to an Athlete’s Total Success Program, which was designed to combat the bystander effect.

Senior psychology major Victor Jenkins and graduate assistant for Student Health Promotions James Jones, Step UP facilitators, said they are trying to eliminate the “bystander effect” by showing students the different situations in which they can appropriately get involved and help people in trouble.

Jenkins said several students want to help, but they do not know how, and sometimes they are not even sure there is a real problem.

Both stated that this training is very important because it does make students aware of potential risks to safety such as bullying, crime, health emergencies and drinking and drug problems and how they can stand up for fellow classmates.

When students are aware of these concerns and are trained in how to respond they can improve safety on campus and also in the community, Jenkins said.

Janssen-Robinson said that all the designated walkers, residential assistants, certain sororities and fraternities and AmeriCorps students have to undergo this training.

Jones said this training can help keep Indiana State students safe, but it goes beyond that.

The students are being trained with skills that can improve safety in the work place, and in the community.

“We are not training them to be super heroes, but we will give them information on how to act in certain situations,” Jones said.

This training is available to everyone. Contact Janssen-Robinson or visit Student Health Promotions’ website at http://www.indstate. edu/shp/.

“We are not training them to be super heroes, but we will give them information on how to act in certain situations.”

James Jones, graduate assistant for Student Health Promotions and STEP UP! facilitator

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ISU is a ‘Tree Campus USA’ for fifth straight year

DAVE TAYLOR ISU Communications and Marketing The Arbor Day Foundation has named Indiana State University a “Tree Campus USA” for the fifth year in a row.

Created in 2008, the Tree Campus USA program honors colleges and universities for effective campus forest management and for engaging staff and students in conservation goals. Toyota helped launch the program and continues its financial support this year.

Indiana State achieved the title by continuing to meet Tree Campus USA’s five standards, which include: maintaining a tree advisory committee, a campus tree-care plan, dedicated annual expenditures toward trees, an Arbor Day observance and student service-learning projects.

“Students are eager to volunteer in their communities and become better stewards of the environment,” said John Rosenow, founder and chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation.

“Participating in Tree Campus USA sets a fine example for other colleges and universities while helping to create a healthier planet for all of us.”

Stephanie Krull, landscape and grounds

manager at Indiana State, said the university considers its urban forest to be one of its greatest assets.

“The trees alter the campus environment, creating a green oasis of calm and a comfortable outdoor space that offers a respite from our busy modern world,” she said.

“Toyota is so proud to support a program that we believe has a tremendous impact on both reducing the environmental footprint of a college campus and inspiring college students to become the conservation leaders of the future,” said Patricia Salas Pineda, group vice president of National Philanthropy and the Toyota USA Foundation.

The Arbor Day Foundation and Toyota have helped campuses throughout the country plant hundreds of thousands of trees, and Tree Campus USA colleges and universities invested $23 million in campus forest management last year.

More information about the program is available at www.arborday.org/ TreeCampusUSA.

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Local ‘Habitat for Humanity’ dedicates 58th home

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BRIANNE HOFMANN News Editor

On Sunday, members of the Indiana State University Community and the Wabash Valley Habitat for Humanity looked on as a family received the keys to their new home.

The finished product, located at 2250 Chase Street in the Ryves Neighborhood, was Habitat for Humanity’s 58th house.

For Arica Burskey and her three children, Mackenzie, Pete and Cain, the wait was longer than originally expected. Although the family’s need for a home began in September 2010, the house’s completion deadline was set for Christmas of 2012.

However, by November, only $25,000 had been raised, which was half of the fundraising goal.

The Student Government Association, Union Board, Residential Hall Association, Cunningham Memorial Library and the Student Athlete Advisory Committee assisted in the fundraising efforts.

Burskey also contributed 250 hours by working on construction of the home and volunteering in the local Habitat ReStore.

At the ceremony, the Burskey family received a number of gifts from the community including a Bible, a U.S. flag and a cookbook.

The ceremony concluded with the family receiving the keys to the Above: The Habitat for Humanity house dedicated to Arica house.

Burskey and her family on Sunday. This was the Wabash Valley This is the second house that chapter’s 58th dedication. Right: Arica Burskey looks on as her Indiana State has built with Habitat son pulls the ribbon off their new home (Photos by Joe Butler). for Humanity.

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Immigrants never had it easy Opinions News

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Published in June of 1882, this cartoon represents a stereotypical Irishman causing trouble in a workhouse bunker. The text at the bottom reads: Uncle Sam- “Look here, you, everybody else is quiet and peaceable, and you’re all the time a-kicking up a row!” Photo available from the Library of Congress.

Immigration.

Without it, we wouldn’t be the country that we are today. We call ourselves “The Great Melting Pot,” but we rarely look at how we have treated immigrants Alice throughout the last few years.

Brumfield hundred We are a country barely Through out of infancy, and we have had many people come from the everywhere just to be a part Looking of the “American Dream.”

Yet so many immigrants Glass were mistreated when they walked across the threshold of this new world.

We are familiar with the plight of the 18th century enslaved African-Americans immigrants who came here against their will and spent 300 years battling for equality. But no one talks about how other ethnicities were treated.

My Irish great-great grandfather came to this country in his youth and started a funeral home that is still considered a successful

business today. That may not have happened if he had gone anywhere other than Indiana.

America’s anti-Irish sentiment toward “White-Negroes” dates back to Ellis Island in 1892. United States papers portrayed the Irish as “having bestial, ape-like or demonic features,” according to Victorianweb.org.

The Irish were either considered pagans or looked down upon for being Catholic.

Treatment was the same for the Chinese, the Polish and generally all non-white, nonProtestant people who had little wealth.

Desparaging attitudes brought about fights, gangs, segregation and the need for many to defend themselves. These lingering attitudes have caused nothing but problems for this country that considers itself enlightened. But we are just as racist as we were 100 years ago.

We’re just better at hiding it.

When I say that, I’m talking about how the United States treats Latinos.

Illegal immigration debate dominates legislation and election rhetoric. People get all upset and huffy when “those Mexicans” come over and “take all the jobs” from socalled hardworking Americans.

On that, I would like to say, frankly my

dear, I don’t give a damn.

As a general rule, Latinos work harder in menial jobs than the Average Joe American ever would. Latinos are willing to take the jobs that Americans don’t want.

Twenty-first century Americans’ racist attitudes toward Latinos is the same as the 19th century racist attitudes toward the Irish.

Latino women are commonly stereotyped as having more children than they know what to do with because they’re Catholic.

Latino men are steretyped as criminals or stupid workers. Very rarely do you see Latino people positively portrayed in the media.

It’s sad that in this day and time that a group of people is so blatantly looked down upon. And for what? For working jobs that we’re too lazy to work? Because they want to live in a place that promises equality and hope for all of those who come in?

We need to take a step back and research our own beginnings and look at how our ancestors were treated when they came here.

After we do that, we need to look at how we are treating anyone who is different than us and try to not make the same mistakes that our forefathers did.

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Revenge isn’t always a dish best served cold

Kenzie McAdams Prove Them Wrong

Revenge can wreak havoc on anyone’s life, but these past few weeks it was taken to an extreme.

Christopher Dorner was fired from the Los Angeles Police Department nearly four years ago for falsely accusing another officer of physically harassing a mentally ill man during his arrest.

According to Huffington Post, Dorner went on Facebook and vowed to seek revenge against the other officers and the officials that were in charge of his dismissal. He explained online that he was fired due to racist colleagues.

“It is clear as day that the department retaliated toward me,” Dorner stated

online.

Last Friday, Dorner took his plan to a whole other level. The daughter of a retired police captain was shot and killed along with her fiancé in a parking garage by Dorner. Things escalated from there.

Dorner then shot at an LAPD officer, grazing him.

He proceeded to use a rifle to ambush two Riverside police officers, killing one and seriously injuring the other.

After days on the run and being known as the country’s most famous fugitive, he was found held up in a cabin Tuesday night. Dorner exchanged hundreds of rounds of gunfire with members of law enforcement.

This battle ended up with a member of the department shot and another killed. Finally, the building he was hiding in was burnt to the ground. Dorner’s remains were found, after he had shot and killed himself.

Was all of this pain and suffering simply for revenge?

When does revenge become deadly?

Whether it’s due to someone stealing away your loved ones or someone stealing away your spotlight, there’s always a tiny piece of you that wants to show that person that you can win too. It seems that sometimes love and loss turns into revenge.

While rare, people sometimes take this type of revenge to the extreme and even lead to murder.

According to CNN, Lisette Bamenga, an elementary school teacher, reportedly poisoned her 5- year-old son, Trevor, and 4-month-old daughter Lillian last April, then sealed off the windows of their apartment

and turned on the stove’s gas burners. She claims to have done this out of revenge because her husband cheated on her. She explains that the only way she felt like she could get back at him was murdering her two children. Though not a frequent occurrence, we can see how dangerous this game of “getting back at someone” truly is.

Even little parts of our lives are sprinkled with revenge. That doesn’t mean that we want to harm anyone, it just means we want justice.

When you’re playing a sport and you lose, one of the first things you think about it beating that team next time. You set your sights on them and focus on winning. You seek revenge on them; you avenge your team and prove that you are good enough.

If someone tells you that you will fail or that you’ll never be able to achieve your dreams, you want to prove them wrong and that right there is a form of revenge.

If your life is consumed with jealousy and revenge, you will never find happiness.

Revenge can eat away at you and in some cases, can be deadly.

Students need to get civicly active Last Tuesday evening, I was glued to the television and various social media outlets as President Barack Obama gave his constitutionallymandated report, the State of the Union. This is where the president lays out his agenda for the coming that will affect our country for Gary Rizzo year years to come.

Wear Obama talked about bringing Sunscreen manufacturing back inside our borders and investing in the education of our children.

With a portion of our student body majoring in manufacturing and packaging technologies, as well as many about to enter the workforce and begin their own families, the large bulk of Obama’s speech concerned issues that apply to many of Indiana State University’s students.

However, my 24 housemates had different plans.

Those who were of age opted to go to the pub while others were actively engaged in a tournament of “Super Mario Kart 64” and one guy spent the night working on a major paper, so kudos to him.

These examples of behavior mirror the larger portion of the priorities college students have for politics and civic engagement.

Statistics regarding the disinterest of members Generation Y and Millennials toward these topics run rampant.

I wanted to write this column about the lack of civic engagement in college students and the need to take an early and active interest in the happenings of our government. I wanted to write about how students are more concerned with immediate results and not delayed gratification. But I simply cannot.

It was not too long ago that I too was a young 20-something who’s top 10 priorities didn’t include politics at all.

Now that I am older and am expected to be wiser, I can now see how valuable it would have been had I paid more attention over the last decade to our political system. Heck, I should have begun paying attention in high school civics class.

Take some advice from someone who, not too long ago, was where you are now and is currently where you will be all too soon. Pay attention to politics, learn about our civic and justice systems, and start getting

informed and even involved on issues you feel strongly about.

In the age of Facebook and Twitter, we have become accustomed to immediate feedback. However the stark reality is that government at the federal, state and local levels takes quite some time to enact change.

Consider civic engagement an investment for yourself. Just as you would invest in proper car care and you are currently investing in your education, taking the time to learn how our government and the justice system works will help make you a more informed citizen and better equipped to elect the leaders of our beloved country.

I try to be a realist and accept that many reading this will still opt for the pub or video games instead of CNN and MSNBC. But hopefully I sparked a little bit of inspiration in you to want to learn the basics.

If you want to start learning about civic engagement, I encourage you to check out the website Icivics.org spearheaded by retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor.

You might even find it to be more interesting than Mario Kart.

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Mike Wood sat intently in a Federal Hall classroom listening to an Indiana State University faculty member discuss supply chain management issues. Yet Wood wasn’t a college student listening to a lecture.

The director of procurement at Sony DADC in Terre Haute hopes that the university can fill a void created when professional organizations left town.

Wood is one of more than 20 organizational and supply chain management professionals who have attended meetings of the Wabash Valley Paradigm Network, a group started by the Scott College of Business at Indiana State in November. The organization consists of working professionals who discuss industryrelated topics and issues.

“In the past there’ve been some professional organizations that had local chapters, but all those chapters have dissolved locally,” Wood said.

“I think, in the absence of those Ken Jones, senior lecturer of operations and supply chain management at Indiana State professional organizations doing University, talks during a Wabash Valley Paradigm Network meeting at Federal Hall. (Photo something, having the university courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing). coordinate this and at least gauge the amount of interest and the support of best practices and general networking. “ will shift to different local businesses, which that it might get is a good approach.”

Several Indiana State students also have may include facility tours as part of the visit.

Most professional industry groups’ closest participated in the meetings, which have Several Terre Haute companies have already local chapters are based in Indianapolis, provided them an outlet to learn more committed to hosting the next several which can make it difficult for working about supply chain management. The hope meetings. professionals in Terre Haute to regularly is that business professionals will also “I think that will generate some additional attend meetings, said Ken Jones, senior discuss common issues that they have been interest and some additional discussion instructor of operations and supply chain experiencing, so they can learn more as well. topics,” Wood said, “We’ll see as we start to management at Indiana State. He organized “We had some discussions on who’s open it up to visit at some of the businesses the initial meetings of the group, which hiring, who’s using temporary agencies, for everybody, if that adds a different flavor has since received additional interest and some of that, so it’s a little bit beyond to it. I think it will.” The organization is support. the supply chain, but I don’t think it’s open to the public, and there are no fees “One of the things the founding necessarily found a path yet,” Wood said. associated with becoming a member. members agreed on early in the process “I think that will develop over this year, Anybody who is interested can participate was to move forward as an informal and (including) how we’ll cover some of the in the meetings. organic network, and deliberatively avoid business topics.”

“It’s good to see that the Wabash Valley a bureaucratic network of elected positions Wood also hopes that participants can Paradigm Network is gaining more support and titles,” Jones said. “It’s open to any also provide insights to Indiana State, such from business professionals in the region,” professional in the operations and supply as case studies “and classroom support said Brien Smith, dean of the Scott College chain management area who is interested in to help develop the curriculum so that it of Business. “This new collaboration fits a this kind of network. You can hold any title provides us with the future candidates that need that is beneficial both to our students in your company, from entry-level associate we need,” he said. and businesses in the Wabash Valley.” to president. It doesn’t matter. We’ll still The Scott College hosted the group’s provide the same access to learning, sharing initial monthly meetings. The next meetings

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WELCOME to the career center By: Dr. Darby Scism

Tips for getting the most out We are of your Career Opportunity very excited Fair experience: about the 1.

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Career You will not be allowed into Opportunity the fair if you have on jeans, Fair on t-shirts, sweatshirts, tennis Wednesday, shoes, etc. OR if you have too February 20th, and we much skin showing (ladies!). hope to see many of you Make a great first impression in attendance! There are by wearing conservative and more than 100 companies professional clothing (see the scheduled to participate in the related article in this section). fair, and all of them will have 2.

Bring at least 10 copies either internship or full-time of your resume (come to job opportunities available to On Call hours on Monday ISU students. This Career Fair is afternoon or Tuesday to make a unique opportunity to meet sure your resume looks great many employers and recruiters – 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and all in one place. This type of 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. in HMSU event isn’t always available to 7th Floor). you once you graduate, so take 3.

Research which advantage of it this week! companies you would like to meet by reviewing the If you aren’t in the hunt for an company attendance list at internship or job at this time, http://www.indstate.edu/ a career fair is a great place to carcen/ under “Workshops network with employers for and Events.” Create a list of at future opportunities and to least 10 firms you would like practice talking about your to meet. The more research skills and accomplishments. you do about each company, The more you practice talking the more knowledgeable, about yourself and your interested, and impressive you qualifications, the easier it will sound. gets.

4. Bring your student ID so we can scan you in to the fair.

Once you scan in, pick up the Employer Guide and figure out where the employers you wish to speak with are located.

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When you approach an employer table, smile, give a firm handshake, and introduce yourself. The conversation with the recruiter should be about what skills, experience and accomplishments you can bring to their company and position. Be sure to mention your success in academics, student organizations, volunteer experiences, parttime jobs, leadership activities, and anything else that will make you an impressive candidate for their internship or job openings.

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Make sure to get the recruiter’s name and contact information as well as details about how to apply to their openings. Some recruiters will accept your resume on the spot and others will want you to visit their website to fill out an application and submit a resume.

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If you are genuinely interested in a company’s internship or full-time job opening, send the recruiter a thank you note or email

message. You will want to thank them for attending the fair at ISU and reiterate your interest in their opening.

There will be Career Center staff at the fair to answer any of your questions. We also encourage you to make an appointment with one of the Career Advisors in the weeks following the fair to talk through your internship or job search plan as well as your career exploration and research. Planning for your future career is something that shouldn’t wait until the last minute, so make sure to visit the Career Center now! We look forward to serving you as a student, an alumnus, and throughout your professional career.

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RESOURCE INFORMATION As soon as you get to campus, it is important to be engaged with the ISU Career Center and the multitude of resources we have to offer. Below is an explanation of our most commonly used services. Visit career.indstate.edu for access to these and many more resources!

CAREER ADVISING APPOINTMENTS Every student has a dedicated Career Liaison who is trained to advise students from your college and major. You can discuss any career related topic in your appointment, but some of the most common include: CAREER AND MAJOR EXPLORATION - Talk through your choice of major or the variety of career options you might pursue and learn about the resources that will help make the decision easier.

MYPLAN REVIEW SESSION - After taking the MyPlan Career Assessment, schedule an appointment with a career advisor to Ryan Smolko talk about results and discuss the next steps.

Career Services RESUME/COVER LETTER CRITIQUE - Bring your cover letter and resume in to make sure it is formatted properly and is Coordinator demonstrating your skills, experiences and accomplishments.

Liaison to College of Arts and Sciences, Library, MOCK INTERVIEW - Mock Interviews are hour-long appointments that will help you hone your interviewing skills. A career and Distance Education advisor takes you through a typical interview, asking you the tough questions, and allowing you to practice your answers.

GRADUATE SCHOOL SEARCH - A career advisor can help you sift through the variety of options available to best fit your career goals. We can also review your personal statement to ensure you are presenting the best possible application.

INTERNSHIP/JOB SEARCH - In this session, we will discuss various resources to assist in the search, examine your application documents, and give tips to best market yourself to employers.

ON-CALL SESSIONS - Every Monday - Friday from 10 a.m.–noon and 1-3 p.m., the Career Center offers On-Call hours. You can stop by for a quick 15 minute session with a career advisor on any topic—no appointment needed.

CAREER EXPLORATION The Career Center has purchased many tools and resources to help with your career research and to hone your professional job search skills.

Career Spots Videos This resource provides students with a multitude of videos on interviewing tips, job search tips, and using social media in your job search. It also has a library with over 800 videos about different careers and industries.

MyPlan indstate.myplan.com MyPlan is a self-paced, online career assessment tool covering the areas of personality, values, interests and skills. Once you’ve completed the assessments, we recommend making an appointment with a career advisor to discuss your results.

JOB SEARCH RESOURCES Sycamore CareerLink indstate.edu/carcen/careerlink.aspx Sycamore Career Link is used to manage all job and internship postings we receive from employers. Students can use the system to schedule appointments with career advisors, register for upcoming events, and sign up for on-campus interview schedules.

Students can also upload their professional resumes which are available for employers upon request.

CareerShift careershift.com/?sc=indstate This program allows you to do geographic and industry specific job and internship searches. This job board posts positions for the United States and Internationally.

InterviewStream indstate.interviewstream.com Interview Stream allows you to conduct practice interviews online. Once you have completed your practice interview, the system allows you to send the interview for review by a career advisor in the Career Center.

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professional dress Audra Trnovec

“Mod”, “trendy”, “vogue” or “chic” are not words that one should consider when dressing for an interview. There are some rare industries, such as the world of fashion, where making a statement might require you to break a few of the traditional interview attire rules, but for the most part, these are solid.

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First, let’s cover what NOT to wear. Avoid short or tight clothing, bold patterns, platforms, boots, bows, metallic fabrics, bright colors, sandals, stains and wrinkles, cleavage (front or backside), expensive jewelry, tattoos, bare legs/ankles, leather, bling, or anything you have or would ever consider wearing out in a “social” situation.

I’m aware that “conservative”, “classic” and “elegant” all say one thing to many young professionals…BORING! The trick is to be noticed for all of the right reasons. So, here are some tips for men and women.

Women, select simple tailored suits in black, grey, brown or navy with sleeves that fall 1/2 inch below your wrist; and with slacks that are full length and not too tight or a skirt that reaches the top of your knees. What???...pencil skirts are in and will make a better impression. Select a blouse in a light color or white, tuck it in, and button it almost to the top. Wear comfortable flats or pumps with heels shorter than two inches.

Socks or stockings are a must.

Finish it off with simple jewelry and be sure your much as possible and to remove tongue, nose or hair will stay out of your face without using large eyebrow jewelry. Remember, no wrinkles and no stains. And one word on the accessory we all wear, barrettes or bows. a cell phone: DON’T. Turn it off for the entirety of the Guys, you have it easy. Select a suit that is solid interview. or with subtle pinstripes in black, grey, navy or You now know you are going to need a suit, so take brown. The pant legs should be touching the the time to shop for it well in advance of an interview. front of the shoe and above the heel in back. If If you wait until the last minute, you increase your your jacket is too long, the sleeves hit past the chances of buying something that is uncomfortable, break of your wrist, or if it is too tight to button, not to your liking, and/or more than you have to your suit is going to say “I don’t care about spend. Keep it simple and you can’t go wrong. the details.” Select a long sleeved shirt with a proper neck size in white or a muted tone and a Remember that you want the interviewer to notice conservative tie that should reach your belt when YOU and not your clothes. If you’re not sure, come see the Career Center and we’ll help you out. tied. This is important…if a tie is too short, you could end up looking like you did when forced to wear one of those clip-ons as a kid…not good.

Your belt and (polished) shoes should match with dark socks.

Finally, there are a few details that apply to everyone. If you choose to wear a watch, be sure that it won’t beep during the interview. Perfume or cologne is ok, but keep it light. You will be talking to a lot of people so be conscious of your breath. Bringing small mints is always a good idea, but be sure not to have one in your mouth when answering questions. If you smoke, try to avoid it within two hours of your interview.

The scent lingers longer than you think. It’s best to cover tattoos as

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Interviewing is a twoway street where both the candidate and the employer are deciding if you are a good fit. Your assessment of the company is just as important as their assessment of you!

Your actions before, during, and after the interview will determine whether or not you get the job offer, and then you can decide whether it’s a good choice for you. But you have to get the offer first!

Before the Interview

It is important to thoroughly prepare and practice before the interview to ensure your success. Preparation involves knowing as much about yourself and your past experiences as possible. Be able to elaborate on your resume and describe specific examples to add value to your answers. Anticipating which questions the interviewer may ask will help in

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forming answers and responses. Preparation also includes knowing some information about the company. Knowledge of the company history, mission, and goals can give you some insight into the company culture and dynamics. And it also shows how interested you are in this particular organization.

Another preparation tip includes deciding what to wear to the interview. Professional business attire is the expected clothing choice for interviews. A dark colored, two-piece business suit is recommended for both men and women. Conservative color shirts and minimal accessories are also good choices.

When you dress professionally, you will feel more confident in your abilities and answers.

During

Arriving early to the interview will show the employer that you are punctual and responsible.

You should arrive approximately 10 minutes early.

When introducing yourself, make sure to give a firm handshake, smile, and look the person in the eyes. Be aware of both verbal and non-verbal communication. It is not just about what you say

but also how your body language conveys your message. This is an opportunity for you to show the research that you conducted prior to the interview. Incorporate some of that research into your responses and show them what you know about the company and why you are interested. You should also have some questions prepared to ask the interviewer at the end of the meeting.

After

Within 24 to 48 hours after the interview, send a thank you note to each of the interviewers. You can hand write the letters or send a note by email, but the important thing is to send them. Make sure to include specific things you discussed in the interview and to reiterate why you are interested.

Thank them for their time and consideration of you as a candidate.

Remember, preparation and practice are keys to your interviewing success. If you keep these tips in mind, you will ace that interview!

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AC Entertainment AFLAC Insurance Agape Therapeutic Riding Resources, Inc. Air Force ROTC Air National Guard Alorica American Family Insurance Aptiva Corp AT&T Services Inc Autoliv Auto-Owners Insurance AVON Bankers Life & Casualty Company BMW Constructors, Inc Body Balance Physical Medicine LLC BrightPoint, Inc. Brown & Brown Insurance Cintas Corporation Cobblestone Crossings Health Campus Colonial Life CoWorx Staffing Services Crossroads of America Council - Boy Scouts of America Defense Finance and Accounting Service DISH NETWORK Edward Jones Enterprise Rent-A-Car Family Video Fastenal Company Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Federal Bureau of Prisons Federated Mutual Insurance First Financial Bank First Investors Corporation Fishers Police Department Forrest Sherer Insurance Franciscan Alliance Information Services Georgia-Pacific Gibson General Hospital Girl Scouts of Central Indiana Goodwill Industries of Central Indiana, Inc. Hamilton Center Inc Harsha Behavioral Center Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC Indiana Chamber of Commerce Indiana Department of Correction Indiana Department of Transportation Indiana State Excise Police Indiana State Fair Commission Indiana State Museum Indiana State Police ISU HUMAN RESOURCES Marine Corps Marion County Probation Department MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc. Marine Corps Marion County Probation Department MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc.

Midwest Communications Inc Mike’s Carwash Navy Recruiting Officers Programs Neff Engineering Co., Inc. Northwestern Mutual PepsiCo / Frito Lay Primerica Progressive Insurance Republic Airways Holdings Inc. RYOBI DIE CASTING (USA), INC. SECURA Insurance Speedway LLC Stadler & Company Sycamore Service Corps The Campus Special LLC The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society The Hartford Insurance The Sherwin-Williams Company Theracare Inc. Total Quality Logistics Transworld Systems Inc. U.S. Army Recruiting Union Hospital Vectren Corporation Vigo County Juvenile Justice Center Walmart Watchfire Signs WestPoint Financial Group/MassMutual WTWO-TV

School corporations and Graduate Schools

Ball State University Clark Middle School Danville District 118 Schools East Allen County Schools Greater Clark County Schools Indiana State University College of Nursing, Health, and Human Services Indiana Tech Indiana Tech Law School ISU Scott College of Business MBA Program

KIPP INDY Lead College Prep School Lincoln High School Marian University for St.Vincent Health Accelerated Nursing Marion Community Schools North Gibson School Corporation North Putnam School Corporation School City of Mishawaka

SENSE Charter School Sheridan Community Schools St. Louis Public School Theodore Roosevelt College and Career Academy Tippecanoe School Corporation University of Indianapolis Valparaiso University Law School Wawasee High School WaNee Community Schools Wichita Public Schools

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on your mark, get set... search!

The job/internship search process can seem overwhelming, scary and confusing. You may find yourself wondering…Where do I begin?

How do I begin? How can I get an employer to choose me over everyone else? Just remember the word SEARCH and ease your fears.

Start Early— Finding time to conduct a job/internship search, while taking classes, can be a very difficult task. One may have to apply for many opportunities before being offered an interview and even more before being offered the job/experience.

Postings usually have closing dates and most times applicants who apply after the deadlines are not considered for the position. With this in mind, it is wise to start your search early and keep checking the postings often to ensure you are not missing your dream opportunity. When searching for an internship,

it is best to begin the semester prior to when you want to begin the experience. When searching for full time employment it is best to begin between six to nine months from the month you would like to be employed.

Evaluate your needs and wants— When conducting a search, it is critical to understand what you want versus what you need out of the opportunity. What are your values, interests and motivations? Is geographic location or money a factor? What are you looking for in a work environment, supervisor and co-workers?

Completing the MyPlan assessment and scheduling an appointment with a Career Liaison can assist you with formulating your career path. Understanding what you are looking for can make the search process that much easier, as well.

Attend the Career Opportunity Fair—The Career Center hosts two Career Opportunity Fairs during the academic year. Attendance at these fairs is important before you begin the search process for many reasons.

The number one reason is networking. According to LinkedIn, over 80% of opportunities are found via networking. Developing a relationship with an employer could lead to an internship that could possibly lead to your next full time position!

Research— There are many websites available for conducting your searches. Sycamore Career Link, Career Shift, and Indiana Intern.net are a few valuable resources that are available for free! Try to find at least five positions of interest each week during your search if possible. If you need assistance with your search, schedule an appointment with the Career Center.

Contact potential employers—Now that you have researched the industry, networked and developed your application materials, it is time to contact the potential employers. When applying for positions submit a résumé, cover letter, and reference page with professional references. If there is a required application, make sure to complete the application in its entirety.

While you are awaiting responses, begin practicing your interview skills by using InterviewStream or scheduling a mock interview with a Career Liaison.

Hired—Now that you have accepted your first offer, it is time to develop your professional self. Learn as much as you can and network! “Overall, approximately 60 percent of 2012 college graduates who took part in paid internships received at least one job offer, 37 percent of unpaid interns received job offers” (National Association of Colleges and Employers, 2012).

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community engagement Jennifer Christian

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Indiana State University is nationally known for service learning, but do you really know what that means? Service-learning is a specific form of experiential learning that combines class room instruction with solving real-life problems in the community. True service learning is more than occasional volunteer work or putting in the required number of hours to get a grade. It requires the student to develop critical thinking skills as they collaborate with civic partners to find solutions to complex problems facing the community.

Service-learning can provide more bang for the educational buck because it connects academic work, which often

involves theory, to the real world.

The skills and understanding students acquire as they tackle real-life problems enhance learning and are often transferable to other courses as well as daily living. It isn’t unusual for students to change or add minors as they gain a better understanding of their individual strengths and interests and become more aware of the world around them. As ISU alumni, Tonya Collier tells of the impact of her service learning experience, she explains “Alternative Spring Break prepared me for life after college because I was able to have hands on experience working with diverse cultures and issues that currently affect our society. I think service learning experiences can play a vital role in the development of any student and prepare them for their career after college.”

ISU faculty have specifically designed courses to incorporate community service and service learning experiences. Research has shown that this type of learning not only benefits the community but also helps

students become more responsible citizens. Getting involved makes social issues personal and volunteerism often becomes a way of life. It is no surprise that service learning is a growing trend because of its impact on personal development and society. For your resume service learning can serve as experience, community engagement, educational experience or civic engagement. By highlighting experiential learning on your resume you are proving you can take what you have learned in the classroom and put it to real common practice for a real community need.

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Four Year Plan

This timeline is to be used as a guide. If you find yourself off schedule, you can complete these steps at a later time.

First Year (freshman year)

Third Year (junior year)

• Visit the Career Center’s Student Employment office if you need a part-time job • Develop a strong resume for job applications • Complete MyPlan to explore your career interests and options • Meet with a Career Center liaison to discuss MyPlan results • Research careers using MyPlan and the Occupational Outlook Handbook • Access Career Spots Videos to watch clips on various career fields • Obtain a job shadowing or information interview opportunity • Meet with a faculty member and a Career Center liaison to discuss major options • Ensure that your social media presence is professional • Learn about extra-curricular and community service options

• Update your resume • Meet with a Career Center liaison for a resume review before mid-terms • Attend a Graduate School Planning workshop • Attend Career Boot Camp events (networking, social media workshops) • Review Career Spots Videos • Use Sycamore Career Link and CareerShift each week to search for internships • Attend an Advanced Networking and Etiquette Workshop • Complete a mock interview using InterviewStream, meet with a Career Center liaison • Attend the Career Opportunity Fair if you are still seeking an internship • Consider accepting a leadership role in an organization

• Meet with a Career Center liaison to discuss how to find internships • Attend a Networking and Etiquette Dinner • Continue developing your professional resume • Submit your resume to Sycamore Career Link for review • View Career Spots Videos to prepare for the Career Opportunity Fair and internship search • Attend Career Boot Camp events (interviewing, job/internship search, career fair prep, etc.)

• Learn to use Sycamore Career Link and CareerShift to search for internships • Complete a mock interview using InterviewStream • Join a campus or community organization • Obtain an internship for the following summer or semester

• Schedule a Career Center appointment to develop a plan for your job search • Research industries, careers and job vacancies • Attend a GRE preparation workshop if you are planning to go to graduate school • Update your professional resume, cover letter and references • Develop your list of friends, previous colleagues and other contacts for job leads • Ensure that your social media presence is professional • Use Sycamore Career Link and CareerShift each week to search for vacancies • View Career Spots Videos to learn about First Impressions and The Salary Question • Attend the Career Opportunity Fair • Complete an in-person mock interview with a Career Center liaison

Second Year (sophomore year)

Fourth Year (senior year)

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Pianist to perform as part of music series

Nicholas Phillips will perform at ISU as part of the “Visiting Artist Series” Friday Feb. 22 (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing) ISU Communications and Marketing

The Indiana State University School of Music will welcome pianist Nicholas Phillips as part of the “Visiting Artist Series” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22 in the recital hall of Richard G. Landini Center for Performing and Fine Arts.

Described by the New York Times as an “able and persuasive advocate” of new music, Phillips maintains an active schedule as a soloist and collaborative artist. Recent performances include solo recitals in Vermont, Minnesota, Kentucky, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Ohio, Missouri, Kansas and Texas, and an invitation to play at the Croatian Embassy in Washington, D.C. In July 2011 he gave a recital in South Korea sponsored by the U.S. Embassy.

Phillips has given lecture-recitals and presentations at conferences in the U.S., Croatia, England and South Korea. He is the author of “Mendelssohn’s Songs without Words Revisited: Culture, Gender, Literature, and the Role of Domestic Piano Music in Victorian England,” published by VDM Verlag.

In 2011 he released two CDs on Albany Records; Portals and Passages,

which features the piano music of American composer Ethan Wickman, and Boris Papandopulo: Piano Music.

His current project, “American Vernacular”, will feature commissioned works written for him by 13 American composers.

A native Hoosier with family still living in Terre Haute, Phillips began formal piano lessons in the preparatory program at Indiana University at the age of 10. Phillips holds degrees from the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music, Indiana University, and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He is currently assistant professor of music at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

The program for the evening will feature works by Ludwig van Beethoven, Felix Mendelssohn, Ethan Wickman and Mark Olivieri.

Admission to the event is free and attendance by campus and community members is encouraged. For more information, contact the School of Music at 812-237-2771.

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Reading program builds young minds

An Indiana State University student helps a young man with his reading as part of the Sycamore Readers program (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).

Nicole Mercker Reporter Every Monday through Thursday evening at the Lifelong Learning Center, located in the Vigo County Public Library, is busy with elementary school children enhancing their reading skills. These students are working with ISU education majors to improve their ability to read through a program called Sycamore Readers.

The young students of Vigo County love attending this program. The tutors incorporate learning and fun, while developing their own skills for teaching.

“I have a good time because my tutor is the best tutor ever, and I learn a lot because of her,” eight-yearold Abby Kane of Rio Grande Elementary School said.

The program has been serving Vigo County students for 12 years. It was originally established by the Indiana Campus Compact, an organization that began as the effort of a few Indiana campus presidents, which now involves 43 colleges and universities across the state. The organization was formed on the premise of connecting college campuses to their communities through service projects. They wanted to make sure

Sycamore Readers program. These students come to the library hungry to learn. Their tutors await them with a fun and educational lesson.

The lessons begin with an introduction to a book selected by the tutor. Then the child reads aloud a book selected by the tutor that slightly challenges the student. When they finish reading the story, the tutor provides the child with a game or activity to reinforce what they have just learned. One condition that accompanies this activity is that it may not be done on a computer, iPad or other electronic device.

Kathryn Bauserman, associate professor of elementary, early and special education and director the students were able to have an impact on the lives of Sycamore Readers, said this is an official rule after of the people around them. many parents showed appreciation for the break “It is great knowing I can make a difference and help from technology that Sycamore Readers offered their these kids. It is very fulfilling knowing that I am a role children. model and helping out the Terre Haute community as a whole,” junior history education major Thomas Jemilo said.

ContinuEd on PAGE 11 Approximately 90 students are tutored through the

“I have a good time because my tutor is the best tutor ever, and I learn a lot because of her.”

Abby Kane, Rio Grande Elementary School

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Continued From Page 10 “This program is fun and is making me smarter,” 10year -old Tyler Kane of Rio Grande said.

Becoming a participant of Sycamore Reader is very simple. Parents turn in an application for their student who is struggling with reading. They then commit to two scheduled tutoring sessions a week.

The student attends these sessions free of charge.

The range of growth varies between one and a half to two reading levels a year.

“I have seen a marked improvement in my little girl’s reading. Her reading, which used to be robotic, has become much smoother. Also, [Sycamore Readers] has helped her become even more outgoing,” Michael Kane said of his daughter’s involvement in the

program.

The students being tutored are not the only ones learning through this program. ISU Elementary, Early, and Special Education (EESE) majors gain valuable experience as tutors. The experience begins in the Elementary Education 200, “Best Practices in Teaching” class offered at ISU. This course, generally taken by freshmen, is the first opportunity for students to be involved with Sycamore Readers. The semester begins with training in the classroom. Bauserman holds instruction sessions to prepare students for the tutoring experience.

Elementary Education 200 students first learn how to organize a lesson plan so they can make the learning session effective.

This lesson is followed by a lesson in making the session “sparkle.”

Elementary Education 200 students only get to spend about 10 hours working in the program.

They attend sessions with an older tutor who acts as their mentor. They observe one student once a week for seven weeks. On the eighth, ninth, and 10th weeks the Elementary Education 200 student leads the session with advisement from their mentor.

“No matter what grade, every student learns at a different pace. Sometimes you have to work with students to find out what they are having trouble with because they do not always tell you,” freshman Elementary and Special Education Major Allena Campbell said.

ISU students and elementary school students interact to improve reading skills as part of the Sycamore Readers Program (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).

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More wins and final tune ups for women’s track and field Sports

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Upcoming Events Golf

Monday at Birmingham, Ala. for the Ann Rhoads Spring Invitational, 8:30 a.m.

Men’s Basketball Tuesday at Hulman Center vs. Wichita State, 7:05 p.m.

Softball Friday-Sunday at Southaven, Miss. for the Memphis Tourney, 4 p.m.

Track and Field Friday - Saturday at Cedar Falls, Iowa for the Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Championship, 12 p.m.

Women’s Basketball

Sunday at Hulman Center vs. Illinois State, 2:05 p.m.

Junior Kelly Steffen hurdles past her competition at the Friday Night Special at Eastern Illinois University. (Photo by Ayden Jent).

Ernest Rollins Editor-in-chief Records continued to break and wins continued to rack up for the Indiana State women’s track and field teams last Friday at the Friday Night Special at Eastern Illinois.

Senior Felisha Johnson, once again, established a new personal best and broke the Lantz Stadium record in the 20-pound weight throw with a toss of 23.06 meters (75’ 08”) to win the competition. Freshman Dawnielle Passmore finished fifth throwing 16.56 meters (54’ 4”).

Johnson won the shot put contest with another victory, threw 16.45 meters (53’ 11.75”), as freshman thrower Whitney Walker took fifth with a toss of 12.92 meters (42’ 4.75”). Fellow freshman Katelyn Rutz placed sixth, lugging out a throw of 12.85 meters (42’ 2”).

Along side Johnson, freshman Katie Wise continued her early career string of successes with another victory in the 60-meter dash, clocking in at 7.51 seconds with teammate freshman Demetra Camble taking second place at 7.61 seconds.

In the jumps, junior Kelly Steffen took

third in the long jump, leaping 5.57 meter (18’ 3.25”). Also grabbing a win Friday was freshman Nikija Pujate in the triple jump with a distance of 11.42 meters (37’ 5.75”).

On the track, senior Kalli Dalton won in the 800-meter run timing in at 2 minutes 19.47 seconds as fellow senior Hanna Mercer takes third in 2:23.52.

Steffen said this was a “tune up” meet for the upcoming Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Championship meet this weekend.

Senior pole-vaulter Richelle Kimble tied for second with fellow senior Nicole Hope who competed unattached. They both got the bar to 3.82 meters (12’ 6.25”).

Juniors Lauren Rice, Hannah McKnight and sophomore Alyssa Markiewicz all leaped 3.52 meters (11’ 6.5”), but Rice placed sixth, Markiewicz came in seventh and McKnight finished eighth because of a number of missed attempts.

More wins stemmed off the high jump as freshman Ioanna Koltsidou cleared 1.66 meters (5’ 5.25”). Fellow jumper and sophomore Katie Bekavac leapt over 1.58

meters (5’ 2.25”) placing fourth.

“It was a good last tune up meet to fix any problems some may have or just to get another practice in,” Bekavac said.

Bekavac thinks everyone who competed did a great job of trying to improve their marks or times and felt comfortable with their performances going into the conference meet next weekend.

Senior Macey Black finished third in the 200-meter dash clocking at 25.96 seconds.

“We were not necessarily as focused on getting huge personal bests, but rather we wanted to focus on getting any last ‘kinks’ out of our performances,” Steffen said. “We are in the time of trying to freshen up our bodies so that we can go out and perform to the best of our abilities at conference. We want to peek this next weekend.”

The team focuses their attention to the MVC indoor championships at Cedar Falls, Iowa with competition beginning Saturday at noon and continuing on to Sunday.

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ISU men’s track and field prepares to battle for conference title Ernest Rollins Editor-in-chief Members of the men’s track and field team moved up in the Missouri Valley Conference ranking after competing at the Friday Night Special at Eastern Illinois.

Freshman Derek Bunch moved to second in the MVC after throwing 17.72 meters (58’ 1.75”) and placing second. Bunch sits behind Josh Freeman of Southern Illinois who threw 18.48 meters (60’ 7.75”).

In fifth place, junior Chris Fields threw 16.49 meters (54’ 1.25”) and rounding out the Sycamores in the shot put was freshman Sean Denise who threw 15.47 meters (50’ 9.25”).

Senior Robert Webb took the high jump with a leap of 1.98 meters (6’ 6”). Junior Jamal Hampton followed Webb in second with a height of 1.93 meters (6’ 4”).

The Sycamores managed a third, fourth and fifth place finish in the 35-pound weight throw as Fields took third with 18.76 meters (61’ 6.75”). Bunch grabbed the fourth position throwing 18.27 meters (59’ 11.75”), and junior Justin Applegate placed fifth with a distance of 18.05 meters (59’ 2.75”).

In the mile run, sophomore Gabe Ocasio placed fourth, in 4:19.99. Junior Duane Brown finished second in the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 8.07 seconds, and sophomore Jonathan Jackson placed fifth in 8.31 seconds.

“Overall, I felt like it was a good meet to tune up, rest or make a statement or prove as to why you should be a part of the 32-men/women-conference roster,” said senior Brian Martin. “Yes, we do have a big team here at ISU, but only 32 can be chosen to travel to the University of Northern Iowa to compete for the MVC title.”

Taking second in the 60-meter dash was senior Shaun Smith timing in at 6.90 seconds with junior Keith Housley taking fourth at 6.92 seconds and fellow senior Justin Baxtron placing fifth with 6.98 seconds. Sophomore Ryan Dickson finished third in the 200-meter dash with a time of 22.72 seconds as junior Max Tuttle finished fifth in 22.79 seconds.

“Housley, the Vincennes University transfer who arrived just a little over a month ago has been competing very well,” Martin said “The team is excited to see what else he can do.”

Martin finished as the top Sycamore in the 400-meter dash with a time of 51.08 seconds. Junior Brad Adams placed seventh in the 800-meter run with 1:59.16.

Freshman Connor Curley led the Sycamore’s efforts in the pole vault competition with a eighth place finish leaping over 4.90 meters (16’ 0.75”).

“We are going into this meet with high hopes,” Webb said. “We control our own destiny at this point, and, as long as we stay focused on our goals, Sunday night will be a great day for Sycamores track and field for both the men and women.”

The men’s team will be fighting to earn the MVC indoor championship title back from the team’s 2011 season on Saturday and Sunday at Cedar Falls, Iowa with competition at beginning at noon.

“We are going into this meet with high hopes. We control our own destiny at this point, and, as long as we stay focused on our goals, Sunday night will be a great day for Sycamores track and field for both the men and women.”

Robert Webb, senior member of ISU track and field team Freshman Derek Bunch is in second place in the Missouri Valley Conference standings in the shot put after the Friday Night Special. (Photo by Ayden Jent).

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Continued from Page one Sophomore forward Racheal Mahan had a double-double as she scored 22 points and pulled down 10 rebounds for Indiana State. Junior guard Anna Munn led the Sycamores in scoring with 27 points and freshman forward Marina Laramie finished the night with 14 points.

Indiana State (16-8, 8-5 MVC) shot 54 percent (27-50) from the field and 45 percent (5-11) from beyond the arc. In addition, the Sycamores out-rebounded the Salukis 37-29.

SIU (4-19, 1-11 MVC) had four players in the double-digits. Cartaesha Macklin had 18 points and teammate Dyana Pierre posted a double-double on the night with 11 points and 10 rebounds.

Southern Illinois opened the game with a 3-pointer by Rishonda Napier which sparked a 10-2 run by the Salukis. Munn broke ISU’s scoring drought with a couple of free throws with 17 minutes remaining in the first period but Southern Illinois kept their momentum going with an 11-2 run to push their lead to 21-6.

However, the Sycamores rallied back to within two points (32-34) thanks to a 12-2 run with just over seven minutes remaining in the first half.

The Salukis held onto the lead, outscoring the Sycamores 8-4 until the halftime buzzer.

After trailing by six (36-42), Indiana State was on the scoreboard first in the second half with a layup by Mahan. The Sycamores took the first lead of the night five minutes into the half on a layup by Munn. The Salukis tied the game at 46 but then ISU went on a 10-0 run to lead, 56-46 with 10:30 remaining in the game.

Southern Illinois was kept at a distance of 10 points or more for the rest of the game. The Sycamores grew their lead to as much as 20 points (74-54) before defeating the Salukis 77-64.

The Sycamores return to Hulman Center Sunday, Feb. 24, to host Illinois State University.

Tip off is scheduled for 2:05 p.m.

Sycamores look to rebound from Bradley

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Junior guard Jake Odum went a perfect 10-of-10 from the free throw line and moved into sixth all-time at Indiana State for single-season free throws made as the Sycamores fell 80-68 at Bradley inside Carver Arena Saturday night.

ISU fell to 16-10, 9-6 MVC while Bradley improved to 15-12, overall 7-8 MVC. Odum entered the game with 149 free throws for the year and with his 10 made in the game, entered the top 10 list, passing Larry Bird, Jerry Newsom and Wayne Allison and now has 159 on the year. Bird’s made 221 free throws in 1978-79, which is the school record. In the game, Odum passed both Bird and Duane Klueh, the only two Sycamores to have their jerseys retired. His 10-of-10 free throw performance is the best by an Indiana State player since Dwayne Lathan made 10-of-10 against Southern Illinois on February 11, 2012.

Junior guard Dawon Cummings was 7-of-8 from the field, including 5-of-6 from 3-point range to lead the Sycamores with a career-high 19 points. Odum scored 14 points, hitting all 10 of his free throw attempts in the contest while junior forward RJ Mahurin tallied 14.

The game turned in the second half as the Sycamores held a 3-point advantage after shooting over 60 percent from the field before halftime, but were 10-of-29 after the break (34.5 percent) while the Braves were 15-of-25 from the field (60 percent).

The 80 points scored by Bradley are the most allowed by ISU since an 87-85 overtime victory over Ole Miss at the Diamond Head Classic.

Indiana State made 6-of-10 shots from the field before the first media timeout, including a perfect 3-of-3 from Mahurin as he scored seven points in just over six minutes of play. Neither team led by more than three points in the early offensive explosion, but Mahurin’s jumper in the paint did stake the Sycamores to a 14-12 advantage.

The Bradley lead stood at 23-18 at the 10:46 mark on breakaway dunk by Dyricus Simms-Edwards, but ISU answered with six points in a row on buckets by freshman guard Khristian Smith, Cummings and junior forward Manny Arop to retake the lead

Sophomore forward Rachael Mahan prepares a play for the Sycamores.

(Photo by Maggie Edwards).

at 24-23. The lead extended to 8-0 on a pair of free throws by Jake Odum as he made it 26-23 with just under seven minutes on the clock.

After the Braves were able to knot the score, the Sycamores regained the lead on an open dunk in the paint by sophomore guard Jake Kitchell and as the game neared the four minute mark of the first half, Cummings buried his second triple of opening stanza to give ISU a 31-26 cushion.

Cummings kept the lead going for Indiana State and made it 33-26 at the 3:30 mark with another jumper as he became the first Sycamore to reach double figures scoring.

Each team then traded 3-pointers, as junior forward Lucas Eitel got into the action to restablish a seven-point advantage and Odum went on to convert a pair of free throws with 31 seconds on the clock for a 38-33 lead. Walt Lemon, Jr. hit a driving lay-up at the buzzer as the Sycamores went into the half up 38-35.

The Sycamores hit 14-of-24 shots from the field in the first half (58.3 percent) and Cummings led ISU with 10 points at the break.

Leading 38-35 at the half, Indiana State scored on its first two possessions of the second half but then the Braves went on a 9-0 run to retake a 46-42 lead. Odum went to the free throw line after being fouled on a drive to the paint at the 15:06 mark to stop the Bradley run by making both and cutting the BU lead down to 46-44.

The Braves would go on to stretch its lead out to six points on two occasions before the next media timeout, until Kitchell got a second-chance lay-up and Odum improved to a perfect 8-of-8 from the free throw line at the 12:44 mark to cut the lead back down to 52-48. After a wild exchange of turnovers, Odum got ISU within two points at 52-50 with 11:35 left on another driving lay-up.

Bradley found a little wiggle room, but Odum hit two more free throws with just under 10 minutes to go to draw the Sycamores within two 56-54. After Egolf buried a jumper, the Sycamores appeared to be stopped on the offensive end, but Jake Kitchell garnered a long, lose ball round and found Arop open for a reverse lay-up with 8:14 remaining to keep ISU within arms reach at 58-56.

The Braves scored seven in a row to stretch its lead out to 65-56 with 5:40 remaining.

Cummings 3-pointer with 3:57 remaining cut the Bradley lead down to 67-59, but ISU could never recovered from the late Bradley run and fell 80-68.

Cummings did hit a pair of 3-pointers in the final two minutes to help ISU cut into a Bradley lead which grew to as large as 12 points.

Indiana State returns to action on Tuesday, Feb. 19, when they host the “White Out” against Wichita State inside Hulman Center. Tip-off is set for 7:05 p.m. and will be televised live nationally on ESPN3.

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SYCAMORE GREEK LIFE: DODGING FOR A CAUSE

At the Alpha Phi sorority fundraiser event Saturday, Sycamores found a reason to “Dodge Heart Disease” in the North Gym of the Arena.

Proceeds from the dodgeball event went to the organization’s national philanthropy, Alpha Phi, which supports the fight for women’s heart health.

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Left: Defending champions, Pi Kappa Alpha won the second annual Dodgeball Tournament in the men’s competition.

Bottom: Pat Doyle executes Sigma Alpha Epsilon’s signature move, “The Peek-A-Boo”, off teammate’s, James Gardner’s back.

Submitted Photo

Top: Winning sorority, Zeta Tau Alpha poses as they receive their trophy.

Right: Zeta Tau Alpha lines up before beginning their winning match-up against Chi Omega.

Photos by Joe Butler