The power of words ISU faculty, staff and students were recognized for their published works BRIANNE HOFMANN Editor-in-Chief
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On Wednesday, Indiana State University’s Cunningham Memorial Library hosted a reception celebrating staff, faculty and students who have published creative or performed material. While those who were being honored at the 29th annual “Authors and Artists” may come from diverse backgrounds, they agreed their achievements wouldn’t be possible without the power of words. “I was thinking about something my mother taught to me in first grade,” said Provost Richard “Biff ” Williams. “I wanted to go hiking and biking and play with my friends. And I remember a specific time she said, ‘If you learn to read, you can do anything in this world.’” Williams, who opened the ceremony, learned about topics ranging from culture to changing a bike tire to “dealing with his teenagers” through reading. Over time, he said he’s grown to deeply respect the writers behind those books. “I have such a great appreciation for the authors today that have taken their time and their effort to create works that we can learn from,” Williams said. Jack Turman, dean of nursing, health and human services, was the keynote speaker at the event. He shared one of
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Jack Turman, dean of nursing, health and human services, speaks to attendees at the 29th CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 “Authors and Artists” about prenatal brain development (Photo by SaBrandi Powers).
Cost of winter at ISU: To be determined SETH YATES Contributor Winter costs are piling up for Indiana State University, as the season drags on students and faculty face daily difficulties and hazards. James Jensen, director of Facilities Management, Operations and Maintenance said that this year the university has hired more temporary workers to assist with keeping the campus operational. “We have had busy winters since I went here myself,” he said. “But I have never once seen a winter with this heavy of snowfall combined Winter at ISU continues to pose a problem with such frigid temperatures.” (ISU Communications and Marketing photo).
Student Government Association Senator Katie Patterson, a junior work management major, said she has had difficulties operating her wheelchair across campus. “I have had to miss classes because I couldn’t get to the building,” she said. “They seem to put salt down right in front of the buildings but they sometimes forget the sidewalks and ramps, for other students and faculty that use wheelchairs it’s almost impossible.” Patterson also said her service dog has trouble navigating through the salt. “When he steps in salt he slows down CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
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