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Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016
Volume 123, Issue 50
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Annual Groundhog Day event yields contrasting views Economics professor sees shadow, predicts wintry financial forecast Betsy Simon
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Does it really matter whether Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow or not this Groundhog Day now that Bob Guell has predicted a rather muddy economic future for 2016? Indiana’s gross domestic product of $290 billion and substantial growth in personal income level has put the state on an OK path in the new year, Guell said. In contrast, he described economic conditions in Terre Haute as “tolerable,” as the unemployment rate comes in at 5.6 percent and personal income levels continue to be “stuck in the mud.” “This is the type of economy that breeds Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders. It’s the kind of economy that does not serve people who do not have our level of education,” Guell said, adding that it could benefit local economic conditions if the city looks seriously into its finances, especially regarding the costs of public safety and amenities, like the golf course, in Terre Haute. The Indiana State University professor of economics made his prediction at the 20th annual Groundhog Day Economic Forecast, sponsored by Indiana State University’s Scott College of Business, Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce and Terre Haute Savings Bank & Financial Service. Steve Witt, president of the
Lawyer says racial epithets and harassment at San Jose State were ‘pranks’ Tracey Kaplan
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Lawyers for three former San Jose State University students whose allegedly racist behavior toward their African-American roommate in 2013 sparked community outrage and an apology from the university president, described their clients’ conduct Monday as merely part of a “prank war gone too far.” “I hope you will see this for what it was — childish, immature and insensitive, but not racist,” said Chuck Mesirow, who represents defendant Logan Beaschler, on the first day of the men’s trial. But prosecutor Carolyn Malinsky scoffed in her opening statement at the notion that the young men were just engaged in high jinks against the only black student living in the eightman dormitory suite during the fall 2013 semester. Beaschler, Colin Warren and Joseph “Bret” Bomgardner have pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor battery and hate crime charges, which carry penalties ranging from community service and weekend work to a year in county jail. “Don Williams Jr. became a target for harassment, for abuse, for physical attacks by his own suitemates because he was different … because of his race,” she told the jury. “What happened to D.J. was wrong, and we’re here to hold the defendants accountable.” The three men are accused of subjecting Wil-
Members of the Terre Haute community gather for the Groundhog Day Economic Forecast early Tuesday morning.
Terre Haute Economic Development Corp., sees a more hopeful year for the Wabash Valley, which attracted attention in the last year from international companies in Italy and Belgium and domestic businesses in New
Jersey, California and North Carolina. The region and statewide manufacturing opportunities also remain high for those seeking employment, Witt said, but being able to provide a qualified
workforce to fill those positions will be a high priority to continue attracting employers. “The economic future looks bright, as we see strong interest, both domestic and international, and there is no reason
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for our community not to shine brightly,” he said. Indiana can compete effectively as seen through invest by such major international manu-
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Andy Morgan tapped as dean of students Dave Taylor
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Andy Morgan has been named dean of students at Indiana State University. Morgan comes to Indiana State from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, where he has held a variety of administrative roles in student affairs during the past 18 years, including acting associate dean of students since 2013. “Dr. Morgan’s education, experience and focus on the student experience made him a leading candidate for this position,” Willie Banks, vice president for student affairs at Indiana State, said in announcing the selection. “I am thrilled to welcome Dr. Morgan to the Sycamore family and look forward to working with him to enhance the student experience at Indiana State University.” Morgan will begin his duties at Indiana State on April 1. As dean, he will have direct oversight of the Charles E. Brown African American Cultural Center, Student Conduct and Integrity, Student Counseling Center, Dean of Students Office and Multicultural Services and Programs. He will serve on the Division of Student Affair’s senior leadership team and report directly to Banks. “I am very excited to join the ISU family,” Morgan said. “This is a great school and has a lot to offer. I am very impressed with the university’s leadership, staff and students and look forward to working collaboratively with all of them to continue to better
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Starting April 1, Andy Morgan will take over as dean of students for Indiana State.
ISU and the Terre Haute community.” In 2015, the fraternity and sorority community at SIU created the Dr. Robert Andrew Morgan Alumni Engagement Award in recognition of his service and presented him with the inaugural award for his leadership and civic engagement. While serving as SIU’s coordinator of fraternity and sorority life, Morgan oversaw a more than 40 percent growth in the size of SIU’s fra-
ternity and sorority community and an increase in community service hours and academic achievement. During his tenure as housing program coordinator of student and staff development, the university was named the Illinois Residence Hall Association’s School of the Year for 2005. Morgan is a member of the Higher Learning Commission, the national board of directors of Gamma Sigma Alpha Greek Honor Society, American College Personnel Association and the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators. In addition to his service to Southern Illinois University, he is active in the community, including service on the Unity Point School District Board of Education since 2004 and chaired a committee that helped pass a voter-led initiative to increase the school district’s property taxes to benefit education. He also serves on the Carbondale High School Athletic Booster Club, the boards of Keep Carbondale Beautiful, South Highway Water District and Carbondale Convention & Tourism Bureau, is a member of Kiwanis of Carbondale and a past member of Connect SI’s LEAD SI Institute, which conducted annual three-day programs for high school student leaders. Morgan holds three degrees from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale: a Bachelor of Arts in psychology, a master’s in workforce education and development and a Ph.D. in educational administration and higher education
Microsoft recalling 2.4 million Surface tablet power cords Matt Day
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Microsoft is recalling about 2.44 million of its Surface tablet power cords because of the risk of fire or electrical shocks, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Tuesday. Seattle-based Microsoft has received 56 reports of AC cords overheating and emitting flames, and five reports of electric shock, the commission said. The recall applies to AC power cords sold before March 15, 2015, that accompanied Microsoft’s Surface Pro, Surface Pro 2 and Surface Pro 3 tablets. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has more details on the recall on its website. Microsoft said in a blog post that the cords can overheat if wound too
tightly, pinched or twisted over an recalls some AC power adapters extended period of time. sold outside of the U.S. A Microsoft spokesman didn’t say ©2016 The Seattle Times. Distributed whether the company was aware of by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. any injuries or property damage caused by recalled power cables. “Despite the absence of serious injury reports, Microsoft is offering free replacements to enhance the customer experience and ensure optimal product performance,” the company said in a statement. About 2.3 million cords were sold with the tablets or alone in the U.S., and 189,000 were sold in Canada. The recall comes as Apple
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A student’s reflection What would the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. do?
Jamina Tribbett
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As we conclude our celebration of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and prepare for Black History Month festivities, I am daunted by one question we should pause and consider: Would King be pleased with how we have chosen to live out his legacy? Mary Frances Berry’s recent visit to Indiana State University reminded me we have come a long way since King’s time, but there is still more work to be done and that work is up to each of us to do. Berry, the former chairwoman of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights and co-founder of the Free South Africa Movement, was a friend of the Rev. and Coretta Scott King. Berry knows what it means to fight for justice. Indiana State was honored to have her as the guest speaker of the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration dinner hosted by the Charles E. Brown African American Cultural Center. To celebrate what would be his 87th birthday, Berry humbly recalled her time with King. “I miss his wit and his courage,” Berry confessed during the dinner. “All he wanted was to have the people of this country align reality with the goals and promises of the Declaration of Independence and the Preamble to the Constitution. He wanted the great documents of this nation to have meaning for all of the people in this country.” Berry revealed that over the years of conversations with Coretta Scott King, the same question arose: “What would Martin do?” King’s life’s work was motivated by his belief in justice for all, and we can forget he was not always loved by all, Berry said. He believed when injustice occurs in our nation, we cannot sit back and go on with business as usual. “Martin would have liked the ‘whining’ and the ‘complain-
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Left: Berry sings the National Black Anthem at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration dinner. Right: Jamina Tribbett, a junior communication major, is the President of the N.A.A.C.P. college chapter at Indiana State, a scholar for the Mentoring Assistance for Productive Scholars (M.A.P.S.) program. Below: Mary Frances Berry honors the Rev. Martin Luther King’s legacy as she reflects on what he stood for at the commemoration dinner hosted by the Charles E. Brown African American Cultural Center at Indiana State University.
ing,’” said Berry. “He loved to afflict the uncomfortable and comfort the afflicted.” Our campus has chosen to celebrate King with a day of service, but community work was not what he stood for. He pursued equal opportunity and put his faith in moral authority to demand change. He was an activist who stood for fairness and believed in negotiation, nonviolent demonstrations and civil resistance to achieve it. We must remember King’s life and take a lesson from his work ethic in order to continue on the path that he has paved. “Students do not often know what is going on in the world, but there is a reason why you need to know what is happening,” Berry said. “Somebody has got to go through the fire this time, and each generation has the responsibility to make a dent in the wall of injustice.” Every one of us is capable and endowed with the ability to overcome injustice and to create positive change in this world.
Berry left us with a challenge to do something in the cause of justice every single day for the rest of our lives, even if it is incremental. As King once said, “The ul-
timate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” At some point, we need to stop
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conveniently celebrating his life through service and begin doing the hard work of questioning the system in which we serve. Maybe we need to ask ourselves, “What would Martin do?”
Wheaton College seeks to fire professor for view on Islam Manya Brachear Pashman Chicago Tribune (TNS)
Wheaton College in suburban Chicago has begun the process of firing a professor who said Muslims and Christians worship the same God, the teacher confirmed Tuesday. Larycia Hawkins, a tenured political science professor who in December demonstrated solidarity with her Muslim neighbors by wearing a hijab, said last year that the college appeared to be moving toward termination, after she had rejected recommendations to resign. This week, she received word from Provost Stanton Jones that the termination process had begun. Hawkins, 43, announced earlier this month that she would don the hijab as part of her Advent devotion to show support for Muslims who have been under scrutiny since mass shootings in Paris and San Bernardino, Calif.
“I stand in religious solidarity with Muslims because they, like me, a Christian, are people of the book,” she posted on Facebook. “And as Pope Francis stated last week, we worship the same God.” Though the college did not take a position on her wearing the hijab, some evangelical Christians said her statement should have spelled out what makes Christianity distinct from Islam. Not doing so put her in conflict with the statement of faith that all Wheaton faculty members must sign and live out, they said. “While Islam and Christianity are both monotheistic, we believe there are fundamental differences between the two faiths, including what they teach about God’s revelation to humanity, the nature of God, the path to salvation and the life of prayer,” Wheaton College said in a statement. The college placed her on paid administrative leave through the spring semes-
ter, pending a review. Hawkins fulfilled their request to submit a theological response. But Jones told her he wanted her to continue a dialogue. “On the part of the College, further theological clarification is necessary before such reconciliation can take place, and unfortunately Dr. Hawkins has stated clearly her unwillingness to participate in such further clarifying conversations,” the college said in a statement. “This represents an impasse on our efforts toward reconciliation.” Hawkins has been asked to affirm the college’s statement of faith four times since she started teaching at Wheaton nearly nine years ago. She was first admonished for writing an academic paper about what Christians could learn from black liberation theology, which relates the Bible with the often-troubled history of race relations in America. Jones said Hawkins’ article seemed to
endorse a kind of Marxism. She was called in a year later to defend a photograph someone posted on Facebook showing her at a party inside a home on Halsted Street the same day as Chicago’s Pride Parade. Last spring she was asked to affirm the statement again after suggesting that diversifying the college curriculum should include diplomatic vocabulary for conversations around sexuality. Last week, she faced questions a fourth time over her Facebook post that Muslims and Christians worship the same God. She said she was simply reiterating that there is common ground among the monotheistic Abrahamic faiths, which many theologians have said for centuries. Wheaton College could not respond immediately to questions Tuesday. ©2016 Chicago Tribune. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
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PRANK CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 liams to repeated abuse, including wrestling him to the ground and clamping a U-shaped bike lock around his neck, calling him racially derogatory names, locking him in his room and bathroom, trying to lock him in a closet and displaying a Confederate flag. A fourth student was also charged, but the outcome of his case remains sealed because he was a juvenile. Lawyers for the three defendants Monday urged the jury in their opening statements to examine the role of each of their clients separately, arguing they were involved to varying degrees. “If this was a 2 1/2- hour movie, you’d find (Bomgardner) in just one scene,” said Bomgardner’s lawyer, Sam Polverino. But Williams, whose family lives in Santa Cruz, testified Monday afternoon that the atmosphere of the four-bedroom suite he had been looking forward to living in with other engineering students like himself quickly soured. It started when Warren, Logan and a female visitor began coming up with innocuous nicknames for each other like “Boat Shoes” and “Blue Peeps.” But the group called Williams “three-fifths,” a
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racially loaded term referring to how the government counted slaves as a fraction of a person. When he protested, they called him “Fraction.” “I was actually very sad,” Williams said in response to a question from the prosecutor about how the name made him feel. “To be called less than a human being — I told them, ‘Don’t call me that.’” Then there was the time he went into one of his suitemates’ room to talk about a class they were taking, only to get jumped by some of his suitemates, including Beaschler, Warren and the juvenile, who thrust the bike lock onto his neck, Williams said. “It was a little tight,” he said. “Everyone was laughing.” The men first tried to get him to search for the key, and then handed it over. “I felt like I was locked up, a slave,” he testified. “Being African-American, it felt like I was being ridiculed, like my culture was being made fun of.” Williams said he told them it wasn’t funny and not to do it again. But sometime later during the semester, he was jumped again by a group he said included Bomgardner. He fought them off, but his lip was cut in the process. Other indignities included coming
home to find a large Confederate flag tacked to the living room wall and later, a racial slur written on a whiteboard. The flag was taken down when he objected, but later reappeared. The lawyers for the three defendants contended that Williams laughed off the incidents, telling the men he’d get them next time, which Williams denied Monday. Pranks were all the rage in the dorm, ranging from putting vaseline on doorknobs to stealing fish, the lawyers said. Williams wasn’t the only one barricaded in a room, for example; so were Warren and Beaschler. The bike-lock incident did not happen to anyone else in the suite, but was not racially tinged bullying, said Ketchum, Warren’s lawyer. The men got the idea from the Comedy Central TV series, “Workaholics,” in which two white co-workers get a third white colleague drunk and put a bike lock around his neck, which gets him demoted. Ketchum also said that Warren dated an African-American student early in the semester. “It’s clear these pranks are political satire,” he said. Beaschler’s attorney, Mesirow, also painted a benign picture of his client,
stressing that he was brought up by liberal Democrats and played sports with heavily Latino and black teams. He explained Beaschler’s display of the Confederate flag, saying his client is “fascinated with historical relics” and is a libertarian who supports states’ rights. The racial slur he wrote on the whiteboard was a play on a rap song, Mesirow said. “He has an edgy, dark sense of humor,” he said, “and it would bother a few people.” After the hate crime charges were filed in November 2013, the allegation that the freshman had been tormented for weeks sparked protest marches, an internal investigation by the college, the apology from the college president and the creation of a task force on campus race relations. Beachsler, Warren and the juvenile were expelled from the university and banned for life from enrolling in any California State University college. Bomgardner was suspended from San Jose State and has not re-enrolled this year, according to a university spokeswoman.
people want to live, work and play. Health care will also play a role in the state’s economic development, said Rob Hillman, president and general manager of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Indiana — the largest health benefits company in the state with nearly 5,000 associates serving more than 3.5 million members. Hillman is well-informed of Vigo County’s health challenges with heart disease, obesity and smoking, following a meeting Anthem had in Terre Haute several years ago. “We all know that that cost of these
and their impact on the community. It’s a hidden tax and companies look at how health care is delivered in communities when they are looking to move,” he said. “When Terre Haute saw health challenges in the community and Anthem made a commitment to improve health care with a foundation grant.” Collaborations between insurers, providers and consumers are growing as the role of the consumer becomes the focus of health care as 20 million new consumers of health care have come onboard since 2010, Hillman said. It has included providing more assis-
tance so health care consumers understand their options and the implications of their decisions and offering telehealth and online visits to eliminate barriers. Though that option is not currently available in Indiana, a bill proposed in the legislature would introduce the option. “What consumers want to know is what is the cost and can I afford it, is it high quality and can I get access when I need it?” Hillman said. “The health care system is now evolving is it can better answer these consumer questions.”
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Five apps for procrastinators Erica Garnes Reporter
Procrastination is inevitable for most college students; even for the most organized person that plans their day from the time they get up to the time the go to bed. In our generation, it can be hard to stay focused. To help in keep students on track, here are five apps that will assist chronic procrastinators. All five of these apps work for any smart phone and most importantly are free! The five apps are: Self-control, Appdetox, Squawk, Procrastination Punisher, and Written? Kitten! These apps are like family members, each app reminds you of that one family member that watches your every move. Self- control is meant for the kind of procrastinator that with time caves into their distractions. It will stop our defined list of websites for specific time periods and blacklist them altogether. Even if for a second you feel weak and have to take a “break,” removing the app won’t stop the program from working during the defined time. This app is the mother of your life, plays no games, when you try to run, she will get you when you least expect it. Appdetox, is all about honesty with yourself. You create your own rules to stop heavy use, like time limits for you most used apps. Appdetox babies you a little more, by letting you take a pause when you break your own rules. Like a food log, you can track your violations and add them to the shame incentive. This app is more of the grandma to your life, strict, but babies you a little. Squawk is for the people who have the tendency to get overwhelmed by a long to-do list. Squawk reminds you of your assignments in priority order. You have the choice to pick when and how often the reminder will appear to you- so setting it a few days before hand, will tackle all your problems. Especially if you’re one to forget, you can set multiple reminders about the same occasion. This app is the sibling of the family, constantly in your face about the same thing, if you’re the eldest it could be annoying. If you’re the youngest, its all love and they are trying to help out, which usually works no matter how hard you fight to not admit it. Written? Kitten is a fun, positive app for all the kitten lovers. It uses pictures of kittens to reward completed tasks and projects. Knowing that one assignment is marked off the list, then minutes later receiving a picture, is incentive enough to knock out a few assignments. Obviously, this is family member is the animal that is treated like one of the members. Lastly, you have mean daddy, the Procrastination Punisher. Everyone has that one thing/person that gives tough love. Once you get distracted, the app will detect it and charge you will a procrastination fee. Personally, sticking to free apps is usually the goal, so don’t try dad. All the apps are definitely worth trying. Start the New Year and new semester right, and try and get your life together and sleep schedule right.
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Founders Day celebration honors second-oldest college Libby Roerig
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Time is not your friend when you’re dean of the largest academic college at Indiana State University tasked with fully explaining that college’s rich history and distinctive programs. Such was Dean John Murray’s challenge at a special sesquicentennial Founders Day celebration on Jan. 27. Co-sponsored by the Indiana State University Alumni Association, this year’s observance of the traditional Book and Torch Ceremony was a tribute to the university’s second oldest college, the College of Arts and Sciences. During the keynote address, Murray repeatedly stressed how he was just scratching the surface regarding how the college has evolved and the leaders who shepherded this progress. “Thousands of ISU alumni have majored in the disciplines in our college and have become successful citizens — they are teachers, lawyers, scientists, musicians, artists, practitioners, clinicians and entrepreneurs,” Murray said. “As we continue to celebrate ISU’s sesquicentennial, I am so honored to highlight the centrality and the importance of this college.” Founded in 1865, the Indiana State Normal School opened its doors to 23 future educators in 1870 and now serves more than 13,500 students as a comprehensive university with a 100-plus programs of study. Classes in the arts and sciences were then —
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The dean of Arts and Sciences John Murray speaks during the Founders Day Celebration.
as it is now — the “backbone” of the institution. “In the earliest years of the Indiana Normal School, courses and curriculum consisted of or was heavily influenced by liberal arts courses, science courses and arts courses,” Murray said. “Almost from the beginning, a student’s fluency in these disciplines was necessary for being a skilled teacher.” Today, the College of Arts and Sciences provides the foundational studies program for all undergraduates, regardless of the major. “‘The role of a college educa-
tion was to a means to prepare individuals to be well-rounded contributors to a democratic society,’” Murray said, reading from a 1963-1964 university bulletin. That message continues today with Liberal Education and America’s Promise (LEAP), a national public advocacy and campus action initiative of the Association of American Colleges & Universities, which includes Indiana State. LEAP schools offer students a general education that is both broad and deep to prepare “them for worthy citizenship,” Murray said.
In addition to being a steady force on campus, the College of Arts and Sciences has been a champion of change. For instance, the social sciences division was highly diverse and forward-thinking in the 1950s and ‘60s. “It probably was the greatest diversity among its faculty on campus, and much of this can be traced back to the chair of that division, Dr. Cloyd Anthony,” who hired many African-Americans, Asians and women, Murray said. The African and African-
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Protective hairstyles for natural girls Erica Garnes Reporter
To all the naturalistas that have been rocking their natural curls for a while, it is about that time to give the mane a break. Throughout the year, taking a break from constantly touching your hair and putting product in it will actually benefit it in the long run. Also, it saves time and effort. Here are a few different options for protective hairstyles. Before jumping in, understanding the benefits is a must. The most important one is protecting your hair from the crazy weather. Indiana weather is always up and down, but the wind and snow will leave your ends brittle and with time break them off. Maintain the moisture in your hair with your favorite oil around and hydrate your scalp on a weekly basis, raking the product in the hair. Now that you understand why to give the mane a break, there are multiple hairstyles to choose from. The important
thing to remember is all these hairstyles are personal; as long as it works for you, it doesn’t matter how others feel. Be bold and different. The most common protective hairstyles are up-styles; there are so many ways to wear them. Gathering the hair into two or more knots and sporadically placing them over the head is a style on its own. It can even be as simple as putting the hair in two big pig tails; it’s simple and can be worn on a daily basis. Creative Twists are other simple styles for naturals. Depending on how long the mane is, twisting the hair in small or large neat chunks then arranging them for some type of style is not only creative but also fun. Senegalese twists are another fun and stylish option. They are usually worn long, but because they are neat and last long, they are a huge hit. A popular style from 2015 are Ghana braids. They are 2-5 long chunky, braids that are simple, quick and can be worn
up to a month, as long as you sleep with a satin scarf every night. While on the subject of braids, box braids made their return and have been most naturalistas main hairstyles. In the ‘90s, Janet Jackson made them a trend in “Poetic Justice,” and now every natural-haired girl has at least worn them twice since becoming natural. Box braids are exactly what they sound like; they are parted in small to medium sized boxes and then braided with Kanekalon hair. It is a diverse style, and they can be long, short, small, large, black, purple or brown. You make them to fit your style. There are many options to choose from when giving your hair a break. Pinterest and YouTube are good places to find inspiration. Adding a little color to the protective styles never killed anyone either. Do not be afraid to try something different because all these hairstyles are unique and should be worn that way.
Don’t sell yourself short: How to craft the perfect resume Dajia Kirkland Features Editor
A great resume can be the golden ticket to the job of your dreams. As a place for awards, accomplishments and skills, this piece of paper acts as an advertisement that can put you on the market as an amiable employee. College is the ultimate stage in life to start building a resume. Being in this environment, students are surrounded with clubs, internships and jobs that cater toward dream occupations. In the first year or two of college, you may find yourself unaware of any resume-worthy accomplishments you have made. However, all resumes start off small and are modified as skills are gained and achievements are earned. Finding a Template In creating a resume, the saying “looks are everything” stands true. Though the content serves as the most important factor in a resume, professional presentation is an element that should always be included. Having a well-organized resume radiates a sense of organization and professionalism, traits that businessmen keep an open eye for. Specific templates for this document can be found in Mi-
crosoft Word, Google Docs, and through websites such as Pinterest. Most of them are free, but if you wish to spend a couple of dollars on one you take a particular liking to, go for it. It would be an investment well spent. Building a Resume “Developing a resume can be difficult for undergraduates because they find they have very little to project,” Communication Department Professor Antonio Golan said. Finding resume-worthy content can prove to be a head-scratcher when first starting off. Compared to others, little accomplishments seem insignificant. As stated before, all resumes start off small and grow as you do. For example, if you are pursuing a job in the radio industry and have volunteered hours at ISU’s radio station, mark that down on your resume. Having that listed shows that you have some experience in that field. As time goes by, a position could open up and instead of having volunteer hours down, it could state a paid position. “Write interests down. The great thing about college students is that when they graduate, if employers are looking for someone young they’ll look for someone
who’s demonstrated interest in a particular field and who are willing to learn more about it,” Golan said. Content Crafting a resume may seem pretty straightforward, but there are so many aspects that go into shaping a great one. Important factors in generating a strong resume is the use of numbers and verbs. If used right, these components can turn a basic resume into one that businessmen can’t refuse. An example of a weak statement would be, “Supervised a large group of workers in a couple of cities.” Think of it like this: if the writing is average, you’re average. Influence the wording to give the document more creativity and firmness. An example of a strong statement would be, “Managed a team of 20 employees located in three cities.” The revised statement has the strength and soundness that the first one did not. Wording plays an important role in manifesting a great resume. ISU sophomore Victoria Papach said, “It’s important to create a simple yet eye catching resume in college because this is the time where students are looking for internships and are involved in extracurricular activities. It can get competitive
and employers love to see a well-rounded person who is able to take on challenges, has recommendations from professionals, and can work well with a team.” A resume is like an ad. When purchasing a product, the buyer will only choose the one that he or she thinks has the most security. This security is the ability to perform all the tasks and skills that is advertised so that time or money isn’t wasted. When creating a resume, sell your skills and abilities. If you can complete this task in the right way your resume will be golden. Start building a resume now. Find a template and list an accomplishment no matter how big or small it may be. This document will build over time and will contain remarkable achievements if you take the initiative to make them happen. Join clubs, travel abroad, volunteer your time through things like internships, and get to know the professionals whose name will give your resume additional value. College is the time in which you have all the opportunities in the world to build your resume. Get involved and mark your accomplishments down along the way.
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ana State, as have several of the college’s graduate programs. Murray credited strong leadership to the development of the college, deans who made “unique and distinct contributions,” especially Effie Hunt (1974-86) and Judy Hample (86-94). “They were powerful, competent women who led the college and changed things in innovative and exciting ways,” he said. Today, the College of Arts and Sciences has kept its stature in the state and beyond with the criminology department — the largest major at the university with 900 students — the languages department, Center for Genomic Advocacy and its recently approved masters
of genetic counseling — one of only two in the state — and the nationally known Center for Bat Research, Outreach and Conservation. “Our present-day college has elements that resemble our earliest incarnations but have evolved over the years to meet the higher educational needs of the region,” Murray said. “At this point in our history, we have grown to be ISU’s largest academic college with 16 departments that span the fine arts, the social sciences, the sciences and mathematics and humanities. “It offers students academic experiences that will help them not only be a general education but also give the skills to help them get and succeed in their
first job, their second and their third,” he said. Student Jade Schitter, president of Sycamore Ambassadors, and Susan Amos, ‘76, board member of the ISU Alumni Association Board of Directors, presented the Book and Torch Ceremony. Student Government Association President Vernon Cheeks led the Cornerstone Creed. Last year, the Bayh College of Education hosted the Founders Day celebration as the oldest college at the university. Next year, the Scott College of Business will lead the Founders Day festivities, followed by the College of Technology in 2018 and the College of Health and Human Services in 2019.
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Take time to nurture friendship
Kirstyn Quandt Columnist
Women can agree that “Mean Girls” was scarily spot on. Like a majority of young women, you may have had one too many stabs in the back from high school girls and that may have caused you to be wary of new friendships. If you find yourself with your guard up more often than not, it’s normal, but it’s time to move on from those flaky friendships. In every relationship we want to feel appreciated, cared for and in the simplest terms – noticed. Unfortunately, our moms aren’t always there to reassure every step we take, and most times, life happens before we can prepare ourselves for its impact. This tends to send us spiraling into insane episodes of stress that only time and chocolate can cure. Yet in the midst of the chaos that encompasses young adulthood, we often forget to notice and appreciate those who support us through it. It is important to give that time and attention to the friendships you may neglect when you’re stressed or working your way through your own hot mess of a day. Because if you’ve stopped to notice, we are always looking to fall back on the support and encouragement of our friends and families, so in turn, shouldn’t we always be ready to do the same? While you may undoubtedly answer yes, quality friendships are built on effort. And I do not mean the effort many of us put into making our beds in the morning. I mean a fullfledged dedication to the
relationship and its wellbeing. In turn, not everyone is going to be your best friend. But every person that you meet is going to teach you something, good or bad, and impact you in any given moment. With some, you may find that your irritation spikes more times than not, but in the coming months, you realize that their sense of humor is what you need most after a dreadfully long day of classes. Then, you have the friends you cherish. They are those women who will be your bridesmaids in the wedding you’ve had Pinterest-planned for far too long. You may find these supportive souls in your childhood friends, your college roommate or in the near future. Regardless, you will have some bad ones and some memorable ones, those who show you exactly who you don’t want to be, and those that you strive to be more like. And when you find those friends, it is of the utmost importance that you are there when they need you. Ask about someone’s day and you may find that they are in desperate need of a Starbucks run and vent session. Ask about their latest date and you may realize that the romance movie you had planned to watch needs to be thrown out immediately. Ultimately, our friendships throughout our lifetime are meant to challenge us. Some introduce us to sides of ourselves that we never knew could be so caring or, in some cases, so brutally honest. Like most everything, the more you put in, the more you will get out. And the same applies to friendships. If you are only present in spurts, the relationship lacks depth and consistency; however, if you are inquisitive, supportive and fully committed, you will find sincerity and a lasting friendship. And in the end, steer clear of Regina George.
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Cancer ‘moonshot’ is not a long shot
Zach Davis Columnist
When we hear someone is sick we often just assume that they have a runny nose, some coughing and maybe an upset stomach. If they have a cold then we offer some home remedies that help with the symptoms. But if the person has something much more serious than a cold, most of us will draw a blank on how to help. Sadly, there are a lot of very dangerous diseases in the world besides a simple cold, such as cancer. Cancer takes many forms, from leukemia to breast cancer. Because cancer comes in so many different forms, different treatments have to be explored in order to combat the different types of cancers. Research is always underway to ensure that the treatments are as effective and safe as possible. But research costs
a lot of money, and the money has to come from somewhere. President Barack Obama declared in his 2016 State of the Union Address that he planned on figuring out a way to help in the fight against cancer. This cancer “moonshot” is a perfect opportunity to help advance research for cancer treatments if carried out properly. Recently, though, President Obama asked for one billion dollars in funding over two years and created a task force assigned to assist in the funding and research of cancer treatments. Already there are a handful of people claiming that one billion dollars is too much money. Many of these people aren’t aware of exactly how expensive cancer research is. All of the people who are working on research need to be paid, which is a huge chunk alone. The equipment, supplies and facilities need to be paid for. All of these add up quickly. The cost to families for treating cancer reached almost $90 billion in 2015 with about $10 billion being for supplies; and research usually costs more than
treatment. After all costs are considered, one billion dollars over the span of two years is not that much to ask for. The money is going to a good cause anyway. Around 600,000 Americans die of cancer every year. Often the reason these people die is because the cancer was not caught soon enough, the cancer was not responsive or it spread to a vital part of their body. Research is currently working on trying to catch cancer earlier, fight it better and keep it from spreading. Progress can be sped up if funding goes to researchers. This funding would allow research teams to hire more individuals to move the process along more quickly. The benefit definitely outweighs the cost. Besides, the project is taking off by spending only a portion of the requested funding, so the money won’t be gone overnight. Only $195 million is being used immediately for research at the National Institute of Health. The attempt is in a bit of danger. One of the hardest goals this new task force has to accom-
plish is to prove that funding is necessary and helpful. Researchers are probably going to have to work very intensely with the government in order to maintain their funding. However, sometimes researchers encounter dry spells that produce little or no results over a long period of time. If not enough research is completed by the end of Obama’s presidency then the entire “moonshot” initiative task force might be dissolved and the much needed funding rebudgeted. This shouldn’t be too much of an issue. The point in the funding is to get more researchers involved to do more intense research in general. If the initiative fulfills its intended purpose then there should be no shortage of researchers. Cancer is a very dangerous disease that we need to fight. The only way to fight cancer, though, is to do enough research into detecting, containing and fighting it. Funding from the government is extremely helpful and should help move the process along. Maybe the cure for cancer is finally within our grasp.
Recognizing more than race in Black History Month
Mason Moton Columnist
Black History Month is here. What began as a week long commemoration of the births of Abraham Lincoln (Feb. 12) and Frederick Douglass (Feb. 14) grew into what it is today, a time to celebrate not only African-Americans, but also to celebrate those who have fought for justice, peace and equality among men and women. There are many disabled, but capable individuals who have suffered at the hands of nature: being born without sight, without mobility, without intelligence, but these people are not as useless as society so often portrays them. Being partially blind myself, I have experienced many times when people have said, “I didn’t know you could do that,” or “How can you do that?” Sure, I understand how some may
wonder when they see a disabled person do what ordinary people every day, but what I don’t understand is why we do not think more often of creative solutions to the problems that these members of our society have. Many African-Americans born into slavery wanted one thing — their freedom back. And many disabled people want a simpler thing than that: to be valued. Nature may have the upper hand in determining who is born and how, but we as a society can make remarkable uses of those who have lost a part of their bodies. The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) strives to do just that. It incorporates disabled persons into society by mandating that institutions and public services be more accessible to individuals without the average abilities. It also sets federal regulations on hiring practices and limits the number of people a company can have who are not disabled. Currently, in America, there are an estimated 39 million disabled people in the country, and according to Diversity, Inc. roughly 21 percent are employed, 13 percent have Bachelor’s degrees, and about 30 percent live below the poverty line. These are disheartening statistics, but
let them be motivational in your encounter with people with disabilities. Let them remind you to advocate for them when you are in a position to. Don’t be sad; be glad at the space for change that waits to be seen in a day like tomorrow. Movies, television, books, theater, sports, music and all forms of pop culture and entertainment have definite voids in regard to the amount of people with disabilities they serve and in how often someone with a unique set of challenges is at the forefront of something that is distributed to the masses. We need more blind heroes like Mayor of Johnson City, Tennessee. Like Shirley Chapman, who was elected in 1987. We need more musicians like Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder, more activists like Harriet Tubman who had narcolepsy, a disease that causes one to faint randomly. She freed hundreds of slaves; despite her illness. We need more athletes like Oscar Pistorius, a man with prosthetic legs who made it to the Olympics, and extreme wheelchair rider Aaron “Wheelz” Fotheringham, who does amazing stunts while not having use of his legs. We need more heads of organizations like the first African American President
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of the Indiana Association of the Deaf (IAD) Donald Tinsley, or Betty Williams, who has cerebral palsy but still fulfills her role as the president of Self Advocates of Indiana and is on the national board of Self Advocates Becoming Empowered. We need more writers like blind Homer who recorded “Odyssey.” We need more job opportunities that allow individuals with different setbacks to focus on their unique capabilities instead of their general usefulness. Opportunities that give them more responsibility and opportunity to demonstrate their creativity as opposed to sending them to assembly lines that inhibit them from reaching their full potentials. My point is that everyone is a genius waiting to be discovered — a fish out of water won’t excel unless you place it in water. All men are created equally with different gifts and talents that they have to work, mold and discover for themselves. Society needs to be more inclusive and creative in the ways we treat each other because, before too long, time will pass and the next generation will have to do what we failed to do. This sounds easier said than done, but it is quite simple. We all must begin with a simple first step.
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TRACK CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 Meanwhile, on the women’s side, they continue to put together another remarkable track and field campaign. Head coach Angela Martin said coming into the 2015-16 indoor season they set a goal to go out and bring back another conference championship, which would be the team’s third straight if they do so. “We had a really good year, last year. We won indoors and were second outdoors, so the main goal (for this season) was to go out and win the conference,” she said. “Some of (the women) were disappointed that we didn’t win the outdoor (season), so they’ve been working hard and strive (to win this year).” ISU won the Illinois State Dual on Jan. 15, but Martin was not content with the results in certain events at the beginning of the season. She was impressed by the way her team came together in the Mark Messersmith Invitational at Northern Iowa, where the team also earned a first place finish. “We started off (the season) okay. We
were struggling in a couple of events, but this past weekend we had a really good event at Northern Iowa,” Martin added. “The team really pulled together. I’m really happy where we are at this point. We have four weeks to go so we’ll see what happens.” The team has had a lot of success through the first half of the season, while several individuals have also had very impressive years up to this point. Senior Chidera Obasih has put together a sensational start to her season. She leads the MVC in the 60-meter dash with her time of 7.36, which ties her for the nation’s 18th best time in that event. Sophomore long and triple jumper Jamie Newsome also finds herself at the top of the conference in her events. Her 5.95m jump places her second in the Missouri Valley behind Drake’s Kayla Bell, who owns a jump of 5.95m. Newsome sits atop of the conference in her 12.45m triple jump event. Senior All-American pole vaulter Kimyanna Rudolph’s 4.00m vault at the Mark Messersmith Invitational ranks her slightly behind Southern Illinois’
Cara Engel for the top spot in the Missouri Valley Conference. Like Rudolph, junior high jumper LeVisa Evans is near the top of the conference in her event. Evans’ vault of 1.70m has her a mere 0.03m behind the leaders for the top spot in the MVC. While the team is off to a great start to the season, Martin said the hard part of the season is on them with just a few meets left on the schedule to get themselves prepared for the conference championship meet. “This is the tough part (of the season) because they are starting to see that the season is going by really fast; we’re already half way through (the season). We’ve been working hard and have some big meets the next two weeks where we’re trying to get some individual marks and then we’ll have a week at Eastern Illinois where we’ll have a tune up, getting ready for that conference meet,” she said. “The conference meet is our main focus. We want to be prepared and focused to compete at our best.” The Indiana State women’s track and field team has been prepared for the
Missouri Valley Conference championship meet the last two years, as they are the reigning back-to-back champions. With the winning comes an expectation that they should win it every year. It also can cause athletes to become complacent with being one of, if not the best team in the conference each season. With that in mind, Martin said it can be difficult for teams to keep that edge and hunger to want to win at all, but her team and coaches do a great job of letting each other know that they must work as hard as they can to continue their remarkable championship run. “I think that’s hard (making sure the team doesn’t get content with winning). Our upperclassmen do a good job of telling them to keep doing this together, for each other. When you do get to that point, sometimes you settle,” she said. “When you are on top, you have the bullseye on your back and you have to work even harder than you did before. It’s easy winning one, but to win multiple, you just have to work harder than you ever thought you could. Our coaching staff really tries to push that.”
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ISU track and field aims higher in 2016 Adler Ingalsbe
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The Indiana State University men’s and women’s indoor track and field teams have combined to win five Missouri Valley Conference championships over the last three seasons and have their sights set on adding another one to each of their trophy cases. The men’s team took home a first place finish in the Jan. 15 dual meet at Illinois State, while earning a second-place finish in last weekend’s Mark Messersmith Invitational at Northern Iowa. Indiana State has been hampered by some injuries but still has many athletes who are putting together solid starts to their seasons. Senior All-American Adarius Washington has had an impressive year running in the 60-meter hurdles. In the Mark Messer-
Sycamore football to host live signing day special on YouTube TERRE HAUTE — As part of the coverage for Sycamore Football’s 2016 Signing Class, fourth-year head coach Mike Sanford will take part in a YouTube live stream special and press conference Wednesday afternoon, produced and hosted by Indiana State students as part of Inside Sycamore Athletics. The show will begin at 4 p.m., and fans can watch live on Indiana State Athletics’ official YouTube page. The live show will feature an opening segment with Coach Sanford and host, ISU student Seth Payne, and will be followed immediately with an open floor for questions from members of the media. In addition, fans and media can follow along with the day’s events at ISU’s 2016 Signing Day Central page, which will feature constant updates as the letters of intent come rolling in on Wednesday. For the latest information on the Sycamore Football team, make sure to check out GoSycamores.com. You can also find the team on social media including Facebook and Twitter. Story by ISU Athletic Media Relations.
smith Invitational, he ran a 7.86 in the preliminary round, which tied his season-best record and ranks him as the best competitor in that event. Just behind Washington in the same event is his teammate Marcus Neely, who is now ranked as the 23rd-best 60-meter hurdler in the country. Another ISU athlete who ranks among the top 50 in the nation is junior long jumper Devyn Mikell. Like Washington and Neely, Mikell had an impressive showing at the Mark Messersmith Invitational. His leap of 7.47 meters is his best of the season and is now ranked as the second-best jumper in the MVC and is ranked 44th nationally. The highest ranked athlete on the Indiana State men’s track and field team is senior pole vaulter Connor Curley. Curley, a Terre Haute native,
set a personal record with his 17 feet 4 1/2 inch vault and ranks as the best pole vaulter in the conference, as well as the 16th best in the nation. His vault at this weekend’s event has Curley looking to set the school record, while also finishing as high as he possibly can in the NCAA championships. “My ultimate goal for this season is to place as high as possible in the NCAA, as well as setting a school record high enough not to be touched for a long time. (I also) want to win conference and compete at Nationals, place in the top eight, earning All-American status for both indoor and outdoor,” Curley said. He said even though the team has been plagued by injuries, their ultimate goal is to win the conference championship for a fourth straight year, while also
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taking as many athletes to future championship meets. “My team’s goals are to win both conferences and take as many athletes as possible to indoor nationals and outdoor regional,” Curley said. “As a team, we can win conference. It will be a closer fight than we want but
we have the talent to do so. We have had a few injuries so we haven’t been at full strength but I believe that we will improve each week and hopefully be at our full potential then (for conference).”
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TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — The Indiana State Sycamores got back to their defensive strengths and backed that up with 50 percent shooting in the second half as they earned a 6356 victory over visiting Drake in front of 3,409 fans inside Hulman Center. Indiana State has won three of their last four and improved to 13-10, 7-4 MVC while Drake fell to 6-17, 1-10 MVC. The Sycamores are now 72-8 when holding teams to 63 points or less under sixth-year head coach Greg Lansing. The 56 points allowed is a defensive best during Missouri Valley Conference action. It is also the second lowest point total allowed this entire season just off the 55 points allowed to Wyoming back on Nov. 16. Brenton Scott led the way for the Sycamores with 13 points and five rebounds while Devonte Brown was just behind at 12 points. Khristian Smith tallied 10 points while Everett Clemons came off the bench to score eight points and once again lead the Sycamores with nine rebounds. Drake held a 45-41 edge on the glass, but the Sycamores owned a 15-13 margin in second-chance points as well as a 34-20 advantage in the paint. The Sycamore defense also blocked a season-best 10 shots. Emondre Rickman, Niels Bunschoten and Devonte Brown
all blocked a pair in the contest. Indiana State converted 13 turnovers into 10 points and dished out 13 assists on the offensive end. Indiana State won for the third consecutive time at home against Drake and earned the season series sweep. The Sycamores are now owners of an eight game home court-winning streak and it was their 59th Missouri Valley Conference victory over the last six seasons. Indiana State is a perfect 6-0 in league play inside Hulman Center — its first time achieving that mark since the 2012-13 campaign when they also won their first six. ISU is now 48-31 in bounce back games after a loss under coach Lansing who earned his 107th career victory. The Sycamores hit 14-of-28 shots in the second half and allowed just a 32.8 shooting percentage from the Bulldogs in the win. Indiana State connected on six 3-point shots in the contest. Tied at 45 with seven minutes remaining, the big momentum changing shot in the game came from Grant Prusator who hit an open 3-pointer in the right corner off the assist from Scott to put ISU up by three points. The run continued with Scott lay-ups on consecutive possessions and suddenly the Sycamores found themselves up 52-45 with 5:42 to go. The run reached eight in a row as Scott completed the conventional 3-point play. Drake ended the eight-point
Sycamore spurt as they broke a three-minute drought with a tip-in from Jacob Enevold to trim the cushion down to 53-47. Brown countered with a lay-up and a 3-point play by Reed Timmer was answered by a Scott jumper at the 2:47 mark for the 57-50 Sycamore lead. Timmer’s trifecta with 34 seconds remaining cut the Sycamore lead down to 59-56, but Clemons buried a pair of free throws with 28 seconds to go to stretch the advantage out to five points. Murphy and Matt Van Scyoc each hit one free throw each over the final 18 seconds as the Sycamores walked out of Hulman Center with the 63-56 victory. Brown got things going on the first offensive possession with a driving lay-up and they scored five in a row off a Brown jumper and Scott 3-pointer to lead 7-2 three minutes in. The Bulldogs would go on a 13-0 spurt as the Sycamores went scoreless for five minutes and then Brown scored Indiana State’s next field goal at the 11:52 mark to trim the Drake lead down to 15-10. It ended up being a 9-0 Sycamore run as Khristian Smith hit back-to-back 3-pointers as ISU edged ahead 16-15. Two free throws were all the Bulldogs would get as a prolonged 15-2 run was finally ended on a jumper by Ore Arogundade at the 5:27 mark to cut the Sycamore lead down to 22-19. The first half of runs continued with seven points in a row for the
Bulldogs as they took a 26-22 lead at the 2:28 mark on a conventional 3-point play by Graham Woodward. Scott stopped the Drake string with a 3-pointer on the Sycamores’ next possession and Brown hit 1-of-2 free throws to send Indiana State into the locker room down just 28-26. Brown and Smith led the Trees with eight first-half points. Drake scored the first five points after halftime to take a 31-28 lead, but Murphy got the friendly roll to trim the lead down to 31-30. ISU went ahead briefly on Smith jumper but Enevold answered with a lay-up at the 18:01 mark as they retook a 33-32 advantage. Murphy scored again inside two minutes later, but Drake scored five in a row and led 38-34 at the 14:28 mark. Clemons drove to the basket for a lay-up to trim the lead to two points before Billy Wampler hit 1-of-2 charity tosses to stretch the lead out to 39-36. A lay-up from Arogundade gave the Bulldogs a 43-40 lead with 11:04 to go, but Murphy scored his sixth points of the second half to knot the game at 45 with 7:57 to play. Timmer led the Bulldogs with 15 points and 10 rebounds while Arogundade also scored 15 off the bench. Indiana State returns to action on Saturday, February 6 when they travel to Bradley for an 8 p.m. tip-off in Peoria. The game will be telecast worldwide on The Valley On ESPN3.
MVFC, ESPN announce multi-year agreement through 2023
ST. LOUIS – ESPN and the Missouri Valley Football Conference have announced a multi-year agreement that will provide increased coverage of conference games on ESPN3 through the 2023 season. “The most far-reaching way to showcase the Missouri Valley Football Conference is by distributing our games, and our goal is to make all of our games — conference and non-conference — available to our fans,” said Commissioner Patty Viverito. “We are elated with this agreement with ESPN and, this fall and in every year of the contract, we will have more than 50 Valley football games available on ESPN3 nationwide.” As part of the deal, ESPN, the Missouri Valley Football Conference and its 10 member institutions will work jointly to air all conference games and most non-conference home games on ESPN3 throughout the length of the agreement. During each year of the term, the MVFC will produce an eight-game exclusive package — available only on the
league’s conference channel on WatchESPN (Valley Football on ESPN3). MVFC institutions will continue to broadcast other games as part of their regional sports package or institutionally produced content, but any game that is televised will also be available on ESPN3. Last year, a total of 49 Missouri Valley Football games during the regular season were available on ESPN3. Additional road non-conference games and playoff contests involving MVFC teams were also aired on ESPN networks. Sycamore Football was featured on the ESPN family of networks for nine of its 11-game schedule in 2015 — which included one game on ESPNews at Purdue on Sept. 12. Indiana State’s Nov. 14 home game vs. Western Illinois at Memorial Stadium was ISU’s first football game produced solely by its student ESPN production crew. “We are excited that our fans and alumni across the nation will be able to follow the Sycamores and the MVFC,”
said Indiana State interim director of athletics Angie Lansing. “Our conference is the strongest in the FCS, and it will be great for everyone to have access to a high-quality brand of football. This deal also gives our student production crew yet another opportunity for experiential learning under the direction of Chris Jones and the entire student media department.” ESPN3 is currently available to more than 99 million homes at no additional cost to fans who receive their high-speed Internet connection or video subscription from an affiliated service provider. The network is also available at no cost to approximately 21 million U.S. college students and U.S.-based military personnel via computers, smartphones and tablets connected to on-campus educational and on-base military broadband and Wi-Fi networks. For the latest information on the Sycamore Football team, make sure to check out GoSycamores.com. You can also find the team on social media including Face-
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