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More parents, friends and other family members may be able to attend the spring commencement through the actions of a student petition and through extra accomodations on Indiana State University’s part (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).

ANDREW CHRISTMAN News Editor Students will be given the option to request the purchase of additional tickets for graduation this spring.

The initial decision allowed students to reserve five tickets for family members to ensure that everyone would be able to see the stage in the Hulman Center said

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Nancy Rogers, associate vice president of academic affairs.

“We based this estimate on having 1,200 students participate in graduation,” Rogers said. “With having 6,500 seats with a clear view to the stage, that allows five tickets per student.”

A recent petition started by senior communication major Beth Pickerell

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sought to change that ruling. Pickerill said she was elated that her petition had made an impact in the university’s decision.

“I am glad that students can bring more family and friends to watch them on an important day,” Pickerill said.

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ISU celebrate’s Lincoln’s birthday

Some fatty foods are actually good for you

The Indiana State men’s basketball team looks to extend their winning streak to four when they host the Evansville Purple Aces on Wednesday evening. The Sycamores will take the court with a 20-6 record and in second place of the Missouri Valley Conference.

The Sycamores come into the game off of a comeback victory against Missouri Valley Conference rival Southern Illinois. Indiana State had their home fans on the edges of their seats coming back from a seven-point deficit to win the game 60-57.

Senior guard Jake Odum paced the Sycamores with 15 points on 4-9 shooting. Odum went 6-7 from the charity stripe on the night and is now tied with Larry Bird for most free throws made in Indiana State history.

Sophomore forward Khristian Smith continued his hot play of late adding 10 points off the bench and leading the Sycamores in both rebounds and assists, tallying seven and four respectively.

Smith proved to be a spark plug for Indiana State, constantly turning routine plays into highlight-reel dunks.

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Dale Griffin wrestling tournament set for March 8

From March 17 to March 28, students can order up to five tickets and put in a request for an additional five online (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).

Ticket distribution has been moved from April to March to give those students requesting tickets as much time as possible to get the number of tickets they need.

Students who have applied for graduation will be able to order up to five tickets online between Monday, March 17, at 7 a.m. and Friday, March 28, at 5 p.m., but can request an additional five tickets. Once all requests are received on March 28, the university will determine what tickets remain to fill these extra requests. Students will be notified via university email, Rogers said.

While students can make a request for an additional five tickets, that doesn’t mean that they will necessarily be able to get all of them.

“It is really important to note that additional ticket requests will be filled as tickets are available,” Rogers said.

“We will distribute all of the tickets that we have, but additional tickets are not guaranteed.”

Teresa Exline, chief of staff, said the university is taking several

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steps to maximize access to spring commencement.

“Faculty seating has been moved to the floor of Hulman Center to free up those seats and a seating area with restricted viewing has been added,” she said. “In addition, the ceremony will be streamed live on large screens located in the University Hall theater and the Sycamore Banquet Center for overflow guests.”

President Daniel J. Bradley said the university understands the concerns of graduating students and it working to address any issues.

“We ask that the students only request the tickets they will actually need to ensure that seats do not go unfilled and that we are able to accommodate as many people as possible,” Bradley said.

He said the university will continue to monitor the situation as the ticket requests are made to determine if any additional measures need to be taken.

Procedures for ordering tickets are available at: http://www.indstate.edu/ hctaf/gradTickets.htm.

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The third annual Dale Griffin Memorial Wabash Valley Championship wrestling tournament will take place on March 8 in the south gym of the Health and Human Services (Arena) Building on Indiana State University’s campus.

The tournament is sanctioned by the Terre Haute South Wrestling Club and will include age groups Pee Wee through Junior.

Dale Griffin was a Terre Haute South Vigo High School graduate who was runner up in the state wrestling tournament during his senior year.

He won the All-Academy Wrestling Championship while at the Virginia Military Institute. Griffin was killed in the line of duty on Oct. 27, 2009 in Afghanistan.

“People just loved Dale and they love his family,” said Jeriah Threlfall, director of Indiana State’s Center for Health, Wellness, and Life Enrichment.

The tournament will be staffed by volunteers, including students from Indiana State’s recreation and sport management program as well as the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance.

Since 2011, the Dale Griffin Memorial Scholarship Fund has awarded $15,000 in scholarships to local high school junior and senior wrestlers. The tournament helps raise money for the fund.

The deadline for registration is March 6 and there is a $15 dollar registration fee.

For more information, visit www. wabashvalleychampionship.com.

Library sets Authors and Artists Reception for next week Indiana State University’s Cunningham Memorial library will host the 29th Authors and Artists Reception for Indiana State faculty, staff, and students who have written or artistic material achievements. This is the only campus event to celebrate scholarship and creativity in this manner.

Indiana State faculty and emeriti who published or created artistic works in when the error occurred.

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2013 will be honored during the Feb. 26 event. The reception in the Library Events Area will begin at 3 p.m.

The Bakerman Student Research Awards will also be presented at the event. The Bakerman Awards recognize an undergraduate student and one graduate student who have shown excellence through a written research paper for class.

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Winners announced for Hoopla window decorating contest

Departments:

Second place - Mills Hall

First place - New Student Transition Programs and Admissions Second Place - Scott College of Business Third Place - Staff Council

Athletic Teams: First place - Soccer Second place - Cheer Third place - Sparkettes

Third place - Blumberg Hall

Fraternities and Sororities: First place - Alpha Omicron Pi Second place - Alpha Sigma Alpha Third place - Pi Kappa Alpha

Student Organizations: First place - Student Government Association

Residence Halls:

Second place - Graduate Student Association

First place - Burford Hall

Third place Ministry

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Indiana State University to expand campus activities

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ISU Communications and Marketing Indiana State University is looking to expand campus activities and develop new programs to connect with its diverse student population.

In addition to naming Freda Luers director of campus life and adding a position that will work with residential life to develop weekend programming, the goal is to involve more students in planning and executing activities.

Senior Emily Price has experienced firsthand the benefits of working on programming for her peers. During her time at Indiana State, she has been involved in Homecoming, Spring Week, Alpha Phi fraternity, Residential Life and Union Board.

“I firmly believe that my programming experience has made my time at ISU unique, worthwhile and memorable,” said the social work major from Terre Haute. “I’ve learned how to taken an idea and develop it fully into an event that is attended by as many as 1,200 students. I’ve learned to engage a community and bring together numerous organizations from different departments and organizations across campus and the Terre Haute community.”

Price said that during her first semester at Indiana State she was more of an observer.

“I really didn’t find a passion for programming until the spring semester of my freshman year. I actually didn’t enjoy programming until I had my first Homecoming parade experience,” Price said. “I remember waking up at 2 a.m. and working with a group of complete strangers. By 10 a.m., I had made over a

dozen new friends. I became hooked on programming.”

Price’s experience is exactly what Carmen Tillery, vice president of student affairs and Brooks Moore, associate dean of students, are hoping to see replicated as the university energizes activities.

“We are strengthening our mission and commitment to students while expanding what we are doing to connect students to one another in order to broaden their campus experience,” Tillery said.

“We hope this effort provides more opportunities for students to make things happen,” Moore added.

The expansion of student programming at Indiana State that Moore encompasses is more than just planning additional activities.

“It’s about developing student leaders and providing support to our 280 current organizations on campus,” he said.

Support for those student organizations will come in the form of advisement, marketing and event planning services, Moore added.

The marketing office, currently made up of two graphic designers and two communications and marketing specialists, provides students the opportunity to build a portfolio while developing print materials, social media campaigns and event planning for student organizations.

Weekend programming will also be expanded, thanks to a partnership with Residential Life and the hiring of alumna Ellen Malito.

“Ellen will work with hall staff and Residence Hall Association to develop initiatives and programs to create an experience in students’ living rooms,” Moore said.

Above: Emily Price (in the truck) loads food items into a Catholic Charities vehicle as part of the annual Jam the Bus food drive. Below: Senior Carl Mitchell guides students in Homecoming’s annual Torchlight Parade last fall (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).

By solidifying this partnership, Moore hopes to see four or five activities going on every weekend on campus.

“A good guideline of success will be seeing more cars in the parking lots on the weekends,” he added, chuckling.

Union Board, under the direction of associate director Kevon Christian, will continue to be a major player in campus programming, planning and hosting a variety of student events, including weeklong events associated with Homecoming and Spring Week.

“Students planning events for other students is what Union Board is all about,” Moore said, adding the members will receive more training and mentoring.

Luers, a longtime advisor to Union Board and the student Homecoming committee, will provide overarching leadership over student activities, leadership development, Union Board, campus ministries, icon programs and will support programming for parents and families.

“Our team is committed to lead the campus-wide efforts to expand our programming offerings and provide a variety of experiences to enhance our students’ learning,” she said.

Students gain more than just something to fill their time by participating in campus activities. Participation and leadership experience can be documented on their co-curricular record — a verified, documented history of internships,

professional development, student employment, community service, study abroad, participation in student organizations and athletics.

But the lasting legacy of campus involvement is the transferable skills graduates take into the business world, campus leaders and students say.

“My student programming experience has given me real world experience in team building, delegation and leadership,” said Carl Mitchell, a senior communication major from Spencer, Ind. “I’ve had the opportunity to cohost a statewide conference, oversee the Homecoming parade, and serve as Homecoming coordinator.”

Leroy Richardson, a junior psychology major from Washington, D.C., said he’s had a similar experience by participating in Union Board.

“I have gained valuable skills in public speaking, organization and delegation,” he said. “I’ve learned how to run an organization and interact with people different than myself.”

Price is just one of hundreds of Indiana State students who have grabbed the opportunity to make things happen.

“Being a student programmer gives you the opportunity to leave your mark and make an impact on campus,” Price said.

“It’s an amazing feeling to feel a part of something, and participating in student activities allows you to become a part of Indiana State.”

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Indiana State graduate named intern of the year Emily Sturgess

ISU Communications and Marketing Indiana State University graduate Sarah Mihich was awarded Intern of the Year by the state’s INTERNet program for her work with Art Spaces Inc. in Terre Haute.

Mihich, of Munster, Ind., graduated from Indiana State University in 2013.

She completed a bachelor’s degree in recreation and sport management with a concentration in Youth Leadership.

She earned a minor in art history, studio art and psychology, and also received certification from the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance.

Mihich interned at Art Spaces for twoand-a-half years under the direction of Executive Director Mary Kramer. Among her many responsibilities, she managed the 2013 Year of the River newsletters, maintained the organization’s two website and three Facebook pages and helped plan events.

She also secured a grant from Walmart to support a sculpture dedicated to

songwriter and Terre Haute native Paul Dresser. The sculpture will be placed in his home in Fairbanks Park in June.

“It was easy to be a ‘great’ intern for Art Spaces because my mentor and supervisor Mary Kramer was caring and thoughtful,” Mihich said. “She challenged and pushed me by giving me opportunities to learn and trusting me to handle responsibilities for the organization.”

Mihich said her internship at Art Spaces gave her an appreciation for the arts and how it gives “a better life for the environment by expressing the values of the community and creating a way for artists to express what is surrounding us.”

INTERNet is a program created by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce in 2001 that connects students to employers through internship opportunities.

Mihich said she learned more than how to simply be a good intern during her time at Art Spaces.

“Be passionate, dedicated and enthusiastic about the work you do,” she said.

Indiana State University graduate and Indiana INTERNnet Intern of the Year Sarah Mihich (right) poses with David McKinnis, chairman of the board of Indiana INTERNnet, during the IMPACT Awards luncheon Feb. 5 (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).

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Postponing judgment: how one fan ruins a fandom Now there isn’t anything wrong with being open about your interests and obsessions, but sometimes it is taken too far and the effect that it can have on other people and their lives is often ignored.

According to Google, an “otaku” is defined as “in Japan, a young Assistant person who is obsessed Editor with computers or particular aspects of popular culture to the detriment of their social skills.” In Japan, it is a very bad thing to be labeled as such. Americans, however, like to use this word just to describe a fan-boy or -girl, or somebody who is massively obsessed with something — typically, anime or manga.

I have studied Japanese for many years between high school and college, but I know that there is still so much to learn about Japanese culture and the language, and I actually hate sharing this part of my life with people. This is not for any sort of ultra-recluse instinct of mine. It’s because of the judgement I receive due

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to these “otakus.”

Oftentimes when I tell people that I study Japanese I get a derisive sneer and some backhanded comment about how I must love anime. I am instantly grouped in with these “otakus” and “Japanophiles.”

Suddenly, my genuine interest is looked down upon and degraded.

The problem is that these “otakus” think that they know everything there is to know about Japan because of the excessive amount of anime that they watch and manga they read.

Anime and manga are a part of Japanese culture, and if that is what got you interested in Japan, then awesome.

But don’t pretend you know everything.

If you want to learn more, take a class or two or actually go to Japan. Could you imagine if people thought they knew everything about American culture just because they watched “Saved by the Bell,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” or “Glee?”

Another example of fanaticism ruining things for fans lies within the “brony” community. For those of you who don’t know what that is, a brony is fan — typically male — of the show “My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.”

While these fans aren’t what you would typically expect to find in the fandom of a girl’s television show, they are usually perfectly adjusted, normal human beings who like a show.

There is a group, however, within the bronies known as “cloppers.” Cloppers are exactly what most people think of when they hear “brony:” a 30-year-old dude who sits at home and masturbates to pony-porn from a children’s show.

This concept of a “clopper” has now become the socially acceptable definition for a brony. So now whenever a fan tells another that he or she enjoys “My Little Pony,” this person is instantly lumped in with these perverted cloppers and face unnecessary judgement.

As stated in the beginning, I have no problem with you loving what you love, or showing off that admiration. But you’ve got to remember that the way that you act represents your entire group, as well as the way that strangers react to that group. This isn’t just reserved for pop-culture fan groups, but instead is true of everything down to politics and religion. So show off your interests, just It is unfortunate that fanatics can often be cautious of how you are representing define a fandom, especially when looking your group. at “bronies” (Cartoon by Eric Handlin).

Mamma always said, “Stupid’s better than ignorant” Jake Porter

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It occurs to me that I have been treating the creationists and vocal fundamentalists a bit harshly in recent months. Through much introspection, I feel as if there is a need to explain; just an explanation though, certainly not an apology. My whole issue with these people stems from the fact that

they are not just ignorant, but willfully ignorant.

In the academic world, whether you are a student, scholar or teacher, you will soon encounter the argument “if you had to deal with only one, would you deal with people who are stupid or ignorant?” The logic is that “stupid” people are those who lack the mental ability to understand the information.

The “ignorant” are simply those who don’t have the information. Generally speaking, most people I know opt for

the ignorant. Their logic being, ignorant people can be taught while stupid people are, by definition, a lost cause.

Of late, I am beginning to disagree with them more and more. This is because in today’s age of technology and information, it is virtually impossible to stay ignorant of anything without wanting to stay ignorant. In other words, the information is out there and these people are intentionally avoiding it.

In regards to the stupidity of the world, let’s look at some people who either:

a. weren’t thinking or b. don’t know how. For instance, people have gone on Facebook to hire assassins. No, I’m not joking.

Gods, where do I start? One guy, Corey Christian Adams, was allegedly accused of raping a woman. So, with the logic of someone who lacks the capacity for abstract thought, he went to Facebook and posted a $500 bounty for said woman. He even clarified that he CONTINUED ON PAGE 7

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“Needed this girl knocked off right now.”

This isn’t even one of the instances where a policeman happened to be passing by or browsing his stuff. The girl who had accused him saw it on her Facebook because, newsflash, Facebook posts can be seen by anyone.

He was shortly arrested for attempted murder. This was in 2011, mind you, back when Facebook was still “cock of the walk,” in terms of social networking. So it goes without saying that people at that point were well aware, and continue to be so, of Facebook’s automatic publicity. This kid

was 19 too, so the whole “generation gap/ doesn’t understand modern technology” argument is null and void. This is just boxers-on-head, drooling, poking-youreye-to-fish-out-an-eyelash stupid.

Now let’s compare this to more recent ignorance. You may remember last Monday, the voices of the creationists, Ken Ham and his creationist-following scientists, were citing the Holy Bible — likely a King James edition — as a scientific text. The problem is that for a text to be considered “scientific” it really only needs one thing: the scientific method. And for

the scientific method to work, two things must be present: repetition of method and results and the ability for others to do so.

There is no way for humans to recreate what Jehovah supposedly did; so there’s one that doesn’t fit the scientific method.

The Earth, or rather God’s creation of it, has not been repeated with the same results.

Every single planet we’ve come across is entirely different from the Earth, and there’s only one scientifically-proven universe; so the evidence of repeated results is nonexistent as well. In essence,

the Bible cannot be referred to as a scientific text.

What’s more is that Ham’s creationist scientists, both of whom believe the Bible to be scientific evidence, back Ham’s work.

The only way they can justify this use of the Bible is that they refuse to acknowledge the definition of a scientific text. In short, this is willful ignorance.

I don’t know about you, but I prefer the stupid. As my example has shown, they not only are easy to keep a tight hold on, to a lesser extent, they are also sometimes amusing.

Year of the Warren: Democrats need to cut Clinton Since President Barack Obama’s reelection, a lot of folks have turned their eye toward the 2016 election casting Hillary Clinton as a contender for the Democratic Party.

And to some, Clinton is more than just a presidential candidate: she is the key presidential candidate. With her work Political in the Senate, the strong Columnist campaign that she ran in 2008, and her time as Secretary of State, the pundits and super-fans are saying that her candidacy will clear out the Democratic field, and no one will want to run against her.

Not only do I hope that other Democrats give her a run for her money, I’m really not that interested in having Clinton as our president.

My firm stance that we need to look beyond Clinton and encourage other prominent, potential-ridden Democrats to run for the presidency is considered to be heretical. When I’m among my politically-aware, liberal friends and I express my opinion on Clinton, I’m often met with blank faces and slight nods just to appear welcoming of my uncommon sentiment.

But I know that they’re thinking, “What is he talking about? How could you not support Hillary?” And after I’ve finished

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raining on everyone’s Hilldog 2016 the U.S. may have lost during the Bush parade, we end up changing the subject.

Administration has been earned back by Every major media outlet discusses now.

Clinton’s 2016 ambitions, but finally one Today’s moment is less about our issues anchor expressed what I have been saying abroad — though they will always be all along. Last week, MSNBC host Krystal important — and is instead focused on Ball beautifully articulated why Clinton is issues of labor and the middle class. not right for the country in “this moment.”

Though monthly reports show that Krystal began by expressing her deep the economy is improving, middle-class respect for Clinton, and I share in that Americans are still feeling the sting of the respect. As I mentioned, Hillary Clinton 2008 recession, all of which was a result of has a phenomenal political track record irresponsible practices by large banks and and she has served New York and the corporations.

United States on the whole, Ball revealed that quite well.

“Today’s moment is Clinton doesn’t really see After the wonderful actions of banks as less about our issues the “sorry, not sorry” an issue. According to introduction, Krystal really abroad and is instead Politico, she delivered two dug in. She explained that focused on issues of speeches — that earned after eight years of President labor and the middle her four hundred thousand Bush, the Democratic dollars — to Goldman class.”

Party and the country Sachs executives. While needed something that was discussing the global diametrically opposed to Bush. According financial crisis, she insisted that blaming to Ball, after Bush’s “incompetence” we banks was “foolish” and “unproductive.” needed “competence.” After his “disdain” This is exactly what Wall Street for government we needed “respect.” executives wanted to hear from someone And that was a time when Clinton for who might run for president. Her president was appropriate. She was poised words to them may have inspired some to bring two wars to an end, and shore up confidence that they won’t have to make confidence in America — both abroad many changes. and domestically. But that moment has Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth passed, and thankfully we were still able Warren is the absolute opposite of Clinton, to utilize her prowess as Secretary of State. and may be exactly what we need in this Today we are in a different position. moment.

Our foreign policy toward the Middle There is no person in politics who East is far tamer, and any credibility that incites more anger on Wall Street than

Warren. She has an extensive record of promoting programs such as a social security expansion, using the post office as a lender in poor communities and is not afraid to take large banks and corporations to task during Senate hearings and in her speeches. As Ball mentioned, Warren has been “fearless” and “determined.”

Clinton does not embody that same zeal for public service and promoting the welfare of the middle class. She is influenced by the legacy of her husband, who during his presidency did away with major banking regulations that later resulted in the 2008 recession.

Though she is a highly talented politician, Clinton does not have the interest or ambition to address our country’s issue with growing inequality, and a government that is constantly being bombarded with corporate lobbyists who are not concerned with the welfare of America’s middle class.

If she ends up being the Democrat nominee, others and I will certainly support her. But as Ball stated, she would be “less than ideal.”

Now, it is likely that Elizabeth Warren will not run in 2016, because she has expressed her desire to serve out the entirety of the term in the Senate.

A Democratic candidate who has Warren’s ambition — preferably Warren, herself — is what the country needs for middle-class Americans to reaffirm their belief in the nation, and to boost the economy.

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FEATURES

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Indiana State Student Success Spotlight

Navigating the FAFSA: Five tips when filling it out Figuring out how to get — and keep — financial aid has become increasingly complex.

Keep these five common mistakes in mind as you fill out paperwork and make financial aid work for you.

1. The FAFSA is a federal form. Take it seriously. Read every question and answer Director of to the best of your ability. Be honest and Office of Financial don’t guess. If you encounter difficulty, Aid call 1-800-4-FEDAID for assistance, open 24 hours a day. File at www.fafsa.gov

by March 1 for priority consideration.

And, if you have or desire state aid from Indiana, you must file a FAFSA annually to be eligible.

2. Loans require a paper application and you must sign for it online before payment occurs. Expect to reapply every year. We will never give you a loan without your consent.

3. There are paperwork requirements for grants and scholarships. Aid offers in the spring for the fall term are estimates and 40 percent of students will have to submit something extra during the summer before they can get fall aid.

Check your portal and email often for notifications of a need for additional information or documents.

4. Financial aid can pay for off-campus housing. Remember though, aid is a finite amount not linked to your actual monthly rent. Rent wisely, matching to what you can afford.

Use your estimated financial aid awards (in your portal) to make sure you will have enough to pay for both tuition and housing before signing a lease. And, beware — many leases are 12 months

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Crystal Baker, director of the office of student financial aid, aims to spread the message of properly filling out online FAFSA forms through avenues such as presentations and ISUPortal announcements (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).

but financial aid amounts are for nine months.

5. Grades matter. Most financial aid requires a 2.0 cumulative GPA to be renewed, and you must complete 67 percent of the courses for which you register. A student who in one calendar year registers for five fall and five spring

courses must complete seven of them with a grade higher than ‘F’. Dropping or failing classes also extends time to graduation and the start of a first postcollege job.

Having to retake classes can cost you thousands of additional dollars of college expense and delayed salary income. Your

two most important helpers to navigate the course taking and aid interface are your academic advisor and financial aid counselor. Use them.

Questions? Come by Tirey, Room 150 or email us at isu-finaid@mail.indstate. edu. Students can also visit our website: at www.indstate.edu/finaid.

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Golden Dragon Acrobats to perform in Tilson Dramatic acrobatics are coming to ISU’s Tilson Auditorium on Friday. The criticallyacclaimed Golden Dragon Acrobats will perform their new show “Cirque Ziva” as part of Indiana State’s Performing Arts Series, sponsored by Terre Haute Savings Bank.

Visually stunning, “Cirque Ziva” is a celebration of acrobatics at its finest.

Performers display a fantastic precision and beauty, even while executing complex choreography. A spectacular set design and large cast allow the performance to highlight the Golden Dragon’s commitment to artistic merit and cultural exchange.

Founded in 1967 by Lien Chi Chang, the Golden Dragon Acrobats have performed all over the globe for more than 30 years.

With constant attention to artistic detail and high production values, the Golden Dragon Acrobats have been recognized as the premiere Chinese acrobatic touring company.

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2,500 years ago, but are designed to astonish even the most modern audience. “Cirque Ziva” brings together the best of these techniques in a fast-paced, beautiful way.

In addition to the performance, audience members are invited to enjoy a culturally themed pre-event at 6:45 p.m. in the lobby of Tilson Auditorium. Traditional Chinese songs and dances will be performed and Chinese snacks will be available to try.

The pre-event is presented by the Chinese School of the Wabash Valley and is free to audience members. The main performance will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets for “Cirque Ziva” are available through the Hulman Center ticket office, www.ticketmaster.com, or by calling 1-800745-3000. Prices start at $19 for adults, $5 for youth, and $11 for ISU faculty/staff members. ISU students will be admitted for free with a valid ISU ID. For more information, visit www.hulmancenter.org/ performingarts.

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Golden Dragon Acrobats will be performing various acrobatics feats on Friday in Tilson Auditorium (Photo courtesy of Hulman Center Facilities and Event Services).

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Indiana State reminds students of Lincoln’s legacy

Indiana State University commemorated the birthday of Abraham Lincoln through a film showing put on by The American Democracy Project (Photo courtesy of clipart.com).

Cameron Callan Reporter Feb. 12 marked the 205th birthday of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States. Lincoln is by far the most fondly remembered president, with polls ranking him as number one in people’s eyes today.

David Nichols, associate professor of history, said that without the influential actions of Lincoln, the United States, if not the world, would look drastically different than it does today.

“Lincoln still appeals to Americans because of his reputation as the ‘Great Emancipator,’” Nichols said, “who fulfilled the Revolution’s promise of freedom and equality.”

Though he was not born in Indiana,

Lincoln did live in Indiana for some “Lincoln and his policies were not time after moving here when he was 8 terribly popular in Indiana during the years old. The Indiana he described was Civil War,” he said, “but the state has drastically different from benefited enormously the one we know today; he “Lincoln still appeals from the tens of thousands wrote that it was a “wild of Southern Africanland” with many bears and to Americans because Americans who moved of his reputation here during the ‘Great other animals.

William Giffin, Migration’ of 1910-60.” as the ‘Great professor of history, said The American Emancipator.’”

Lincoln “once referred Democracy Project, to his early life on Little a multi-campus Pigeon Creek in southern David Nichols, associate organization determined Indiana, saying ‘There I professor of history to get students more grew up…’” involved in important Though he did live in political issues, is seeking Indiana for some time, not everything to spread the legacy and importance of about him wal well-liked. Despite this, Abraham Lincoln. his achievements have been impactful to “We showed the film ‘Lincoln’ on the state,” Nichols said.

President’s Day to help pay tribute to his

presidency” said Jennifer Monarch, a graduate student in Student Affairs and Higher Education.

Even though it has been nearly 150 years since his assassination at the Ford’s Theater in Washington, D. C., students at Indiana State can learn a lot from the legacy that Abraham Lincoln left behind, Monarch said.

“Americans can learn that it takes hard work to make real changes in the world.

Don’t give up just because something is difficult,” Monarch said.

Nichols agreed with Monarch, but thought to add one more thing that Indiana State students and Americans in general could learn from Abraham Lincoln’s legacy.

“Of course, study history,” he said.

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One such highlight came when Smith careened into the lane and gathered a miss by sophomore guard Devonte Brown and threw down a one-handed, put-back slam.

Evansville will enter the Hulman Center with one of the worst records in the Missouri Valley Conference and only one win in their last six games. They dropped their last outing to Wichita State by 16 points.

D.J. Balentine and Egidijus Mockevicius, who scored 19 points apiece, led the Purple Aces in the Wichita game. Evansville shot lights out against the Shockers, connecting on 51 percent of their shot attempts.

Mockevicius dominated the interior of the Wichita defense, hitting all seven of his shot attempts and draining five free throws on five opportunities.

The Purple Aces were, however, loose with the ball, turning it over 18 times. The Shockers were able to capitalize on the Evansville mistakes by converting those turnovers into 23 points.

The Purple Aces and Sycamores squared off earlier this season with the Sycamores leaving the Ford Center in Evansville with an 81-62 road victory. This victory marked the first conference road victory of the season for Indiana State.

The Sycamores hope to get the same production from Smith as they did the last time these teams met. Smith scored 27 points for Indiana State by going 11-13 from the field and a perfect 3-3 from behind the arc. Senior guard Dawon Cummings wasn’t far behind Smith, scoring 22 points.

Indiana State will look to replicate their shooting percentage from the last time these two teams met. The Sycamores were able to drain 51.9 percent of their field goal attempts, but allowed Evansville to hit a respectable 45.7 percent themselves.

If the Sycamores hope to come away with a victory on Wednesday, they will need to put the clamps on D.J. Balentine of the Purple Aces. Balentine torched the Sycamores for 23 points and a game-high five assists.

The Sycamores’ following two games will be at Missouri State on Saturday and Illinois State on Feb. 26. Indiana State will then return home for their final game of the regular season, hosting Northern Iowa Sophomore forward Khristian Smith gathers a miss from sophomore guard Devonte Brown on Saturday, Mar. 1 at 1 p.m. and throws down a momentum-shifting dunk versus the Salukis (Photo by Gary Macadaeg).

Wednesday, February 19, 2014 • Page 12 Sports Editor, Alex Modesitt isu-statesmansports@mail.indstate.edu

STATESMAN RUNDOWN Indiana State: Men’s Basketball

vs. Southern Illinois 60-57 (W) Women’s Basketball vs. Evansville 63-56 (L)

Recent Contests: Men’s Basketball Record vs. Southern Ill. 79-60 (L) vs. Northern Iowa 87-81 (W) vs. Wichita State 65-58 (L) vs. Drake 60-56 (W) vs. Bradley 68-62 (W) Women’s Basketball Record vs. Wichita State 83-63 (L) vs. Bradley 80-67 (W) vs. Loyola 58-71 (L) vs. Illinois State 50-53 (L) vs. Southern Illinois 72-35 (W)

Overall records: Men’s Basketball Rankings Wichita State 27-0 Indiana State 20-6 Missouri State 17-9 Illinois State 14-12 Northern Iowa 13-13 Bradley 11-16 Loyola 9-17 Evansville 11-16 Drake 13-13 Southern Illinois 10-17 Women’s Basketball Rankings Wichita State 21-3 Indiana State 13-10 Northern Iowa 13-11 Loyola 9-15 Illinois State 7-15 Missouri State 12-12 Evansville 10-14 Bradley 6-17 Southern Illinois 4-20 Drake 12-12

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Fat is not the enemy, if consumed in moderation A common misconception is that to lose fat, you must cut fat out of your diet. Stands to reason. However, it is not quite that simple. Much like the quality of professors, all fat is not created equal.

Fat is crucial to incorporate into your diet for many purposes.

It aids in the production of hormones, for example Nutrition estrogen and testosterone.

Columnist Specific vitamins, known as fat-soluble vitamins are unable to be properly transported, absorbed and utilized without fat in the diet.

Fat-soluble vitamins include Vitamin A, D, E and K, all of which your body cannot appropriately function without. Fat is one out of the three energy-yielding nutrients— along with carbohydrates and protein.

These three macronutrients complement one another to provide your body with the appropriate source of energy at the appropriate time.

Much like anything else in this world — especially the world of nutrition — moderation is key. Fat should be 10-35 percent of your daily caloric intake. That does not necessarily mean you can acquire all of that fat intake from Girl Scout cookies, though that does not sound like the worst idea I have ever heard. Different types of fat have grossly diverse effects on your body.

Try to limit your saturated fat intake.

This is due to the fact that it increases you total cholesterol, in particularly your LDL — “L”ousy cholesterol. Years of increasing the undesirable type of fat can lead to obesity, heart attack and stroke. Because of these morbidities, you should aim to keep saturated fat at 18 grams per day or less.

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Ways to limit your intake include choosing leaner meats, such as loin/round cuts, as well as trimming fat from meat. Even switching from 2 percent milk to 1 percent or skim milk can help lower your intake. Something as small as removing the skin from poultry can make a world of difference.

Cheese is another sneaky culprit. If you have ever looked at the label on the grape and cheese cups in the Campus Cupboard, it takes care of your daily allowed value for saturated fat, and you know that is not from the grapes! It is still a beneficial dairy choice, so attempt to choose cheese less often, or not every day.

Possibly the worst category of fat, and the one you have most likely heard the most about is trans-saturated fat. This fat increases total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and lowers HDL — “H”appy and “H”ealthy cholesterol. There is no minimal daily allowance for this type of fat and you should attempt to slowly eliminate it completely.

Except of course for the occasional treat.

There are very few trans-fats that occur naturally. Most are created by a process known has hydrogenation. I will not bore you with the science of the process, but I will say that the manufacturers change the form of the fat from liquid into a more solid state to protect against oxidation.

Preventing oxidation simply helps prolong shelf-life. This may sound beneficial for all, yet think about how processed your food must be that it can survive on a shelf for 100 years. No worries though, I am sure it can also preserve lumpy fat on the body as well.

Instead of using stick margarine or butter, try a trans-fat free margarine, preferably in a tub, the softer it is, the less hydrogenation it has undergone to reach that more solid state. Examples of better choices include Smart Balance, Brummel & Brown, Take Control, and Benecol. As for sweets —

Trimming the fat from a streak is one way to reduce a person’s saturarated fat intake, which should only be 18 grams per day or less on average (Photo courtesy of clipart.com).

my personal weakness — and other snack foods such as chips or candies, look for items that specifically declare “trans-fat free.” Homemade items are always the safer option.

If the budget allows, try to go for an “all -natural” or “smart balance” peanut butter or make it at home. Another enormous contributor to your trans-saturated fat intake would be fast food. Sometimes it is unavoidable, but try to replace it with fresher options on the menu, or slowly eliminate or reduce it in your routine.

Enough of the depressing “Don’t eat that.”

The fats that you should lean toward are monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats.

Monounsaturated fats will lower total and LDL cholesterol while increasing your HDL cholesterol, which your arteries more than appreciate.

Some products you should incorporate into your diet include olive oil, canola oil, peanut oils, peanuts, almonds, cashews,

pecans, olives, and avocados.

Polyunsaturated fats help to lower all cholesterol levels. Fish, as well as other sources of Omega-3 fatty acids, provide the body with numerous health benefits as well as being a lean source of protein.

Some other beneficial examples of these may be corn oil, safflower oil, sunflower oil or seeds, pumpkin seeds, fish and walnuts.

Even though those two categories of fat are helpful to your overall health, they still tend to be high in calories and need to be consumed in moderation.

However, they make great snacks, since fat is high in energy and can help keep you satisfied for longer periods of time, well into that third paper you procrastinated.

“Fat” has been a taboo word for far too long. It is crucial to incorporate into your diet and even unsafe to completely cut out.

So if you’re trying to trim a little fat, start by trimming it off your steak, not out of your diet.

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Indiana State wins nail-biter over conference rival Southern Illinois

Senior guard Dawon Cummings slams home a bucket as the Indiana State Men’s Basketball team won a tight contest over the Southern Illinois Salukis on Saturday in the Hulman Center. The Sycamores currently rank second in their conference (Photo by Gary Macadaeg).

Conrad Braun Reporter The Indiana State Sycamores came into the game with a 19-6 record and took on the Southern Illinois Salukis — who currently sit at 10-16 — at the Hulman Center this past Saturday. The Sycamores lost to the Salukis on the road January 28th, so avenging that loss was on the teams’ mind.

The Salukis maintained their composure in the first half by executing their defense. Southern Illinois kept the Sycamore offense in check and didn’t let Indiana State get into a rhythm offensively.

Indiana State fell into a shooting slump the first half only, posting 33.3 percent from the field, but held the Salukis to 34 percent shooting.

The Sycamores went into the half with a three point deficit, trailing 27-24. Indiana State was able to limit its turnovers in the

first half to just three and didn’t allow the Salukis to capitalize on any of the Sycamores’ miscues.

Conversely, Indiana State was able to force six turnovers from the Salukis and turn those mistakes into seven points.

The second half started out better for Indiana State as the Sycamores shot 48 percent and out-scored the Salukis 36-30 over the final 20 minutes.

Rebounding improved for the Sycamores in the second half, outrebounding Southern Illinois 20-15.

Neither team had a lead of more than seven in the final stanza.

Even though the Sycamores had their struggles on both sides of the ball, they were determined to push through and close out the game.

Sophomore forward Khristian Smith added some energy off the bench with a breakaway dunk and a put-back slam to get the crowd on their feet.

Southern Illinois trailed by three with 16 seconds left in the game. The Salukis missed two game tying attempts that would have forced the game into overtime. A last second timeout was called with 0.3 seconds left on the clock, which gave yet another chance for Southern Illinois.

Indiana State held on to win 60-57.

Desmar Jackson led the Salukis with 19 points. Anthony Beane added 18 points and eight rebounds. As for the Sycamores senior guard Jake Odum was the high scorer with 15, Smith added 10 off the bench.

Indiana State is now 20-6 and comfortably in second place of the Missouri Valley Conference.

Indiana State returns to the Hulman Center this Wednesday to take on the Evansville Purple Aces. Come out and support the men’s team, only one more home game remains after this one.

Ladies lose to Evansville

Junior forward Racheal Mahan recorded her third double-double of the season as she posted 19 points and 12 rebounds, but the Indiana State Women’s Basketball team fell to Evansville, 63-56, on Sunday in the Hulman Center. ISU dropped to 13-10 overall and 8-4 in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Mahan posted 11 of her 19 points in the first half and eight of her rebounds came off the offensive glass. Two others scored in double figures: sophomore forward Marina Laramie and senior guard Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir with 11 points each.

Abdul-Qaadir also led with a gamehigh five assists while chipping in five rebounds and going 7-for-8 from the freethrow line. Indiana State shot just 31.3 percent and 10 percent from three-point range (2-for-20). They out-rebounded the Purple Aces, 47-42, including a 16-8 edge on the offensive glass.

Indiana State led by eight points halfway through the first half but couldn’t hold that lead going into the break, as it trailed 27-25. ISU is now 5-9 in games where they are trailing at halftime.

The two teams kept it close throughout the second half, as they exchanged the lead three times and had 10 ties. The Sycamores opened the second half on a 6-2 run before UE’s Kenzie Gustin 3-pointer cut the lead back down to one.

An Abdul-Qaadir runner gave ISU a three-point lead with 8:42 on the clock, but Taylor drained one of her five threepointers on the evening helping UE to a 42-41 lead. Taylor finished the day 10-for-13 from the floor, 5-for-7 from behind the arc and 5-for-5 from the charity stripe.

Abdul-Qaadir would sink two free throws at the 4:27 mark to tie things at 47-all, but Indiana State would get no closer as Evansville (10-13, 5-8 MVC) capped the game on a 16-9 run.

ISU got productive minutes from junior forward Chelsea Small, who went 4-for-9 from the floor for nine points and four rebounds.

Indiana State slips to third place in the MVC standings with the loss.

ISU travels to Missouri State and Wichita State for their next to last MVC road series. They tip off against the Bears on Friday at 8:05 p.m. and the Shockers on Sunday at 3:05 p.m.

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Men’s basketball triumphs

Above: Sycamore Sam, adorned in ‘Forest’ gear, rallies the crowd during the men’s basketball game against Southern Illinois University Saturday afternoon. Below: Junior forward Justin Gant (left) and senior guard Jake Odum (right) congratulate other team members following the game. Left: Sophomore guard Khristian Smith scores during Saturday’s game, helping to lead Indiana State University to a winning victory of 60-57 (Photos by Gary Macadaeg).