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Men’s Track and Field to defend MVC title
ISU hosts “The Meeting”— a play speculating on a meeting between Martin Luther King and Malcom X. Page 10
Men’s track and field athletes pursue second consecutive Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Championship title.
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Statesman Editorial: students silenced by lazy governance.
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ISU professor creates website to further interactive learning Nick Hedrick Reporter
At a health educators’ convention five years ago, ISU faculty member Maureen Johnson said graduate students told her they were intimidated by an event geared toward their instructors. Then an instructor at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Johnson created an interactive website—sponsored by the American Association for Health Educators—to help health education students actively participate within their chosen profession. The association—which among other things develops standards and provides resources and services to health educators as part of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance—has honored Johnson for her work with the website and the association’s student involvement committee. Johnson will accept the 2012 AAHE/Health Education Directory Technology Award next month at the association’s national convention in Boston. “I’m excited,” Johnson said. “I was shocked.” The website, known as AAHE4Me, provides undergraduate and graduate
students with opportunities to network with health education professionals and resources for finding internships, study abroad and career opportunities. Johnson also created a series of free informational “webinars” geared toward students. AAHE4Me also features links to an online mentor, blog and video gallery of health advice and information. Johnson said her goal is to eventually hand over responsibility of the site to students, who can use the technology to help enhance their learning of healthrelated issues. “By the same token, I think there has to be a balance where students are techsavvy, but not tech-dependent,” Johnson said, adding that new technology should not be used to replace existing skills. Johnson said she was also working to develop an online game show devoted to health education issues. The College of Nursing, Health and Human Services has received prior recognition for embracing technology. U.S. News and World Report ranked the online graduate nursing program 39th of 79 top institutions for student services and technology. Yasenka Peterson, chair of the Department of Applied Health Sciences—
ISU Assistant Professor of Applied Health Sciences, Maureen Johnson (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).
in which Johnson teaches—said Johnson was very deserving of the award. Beyond Johnson’s work, Peterson said her department is increasingly using technology—such as reaching out to help provide health education to rural areas. Peterson said Johnson, though, is on the cutting edge of technology use in applied health sciences. “She leads us in that,” Peterson said.
Briefs Gary Scharnhorst to speak at Schick Lecture
Michele Norris to speak as part of the University Speakers Series
Indiana State University will host the Schick Lecture Series on Language, Literature and Lexicography Feb. 23 at 3:30 p.m in Root Hall A-264. Gary Scharnhorst, a distinguished professor emeritus of English at the University of New Mexico, will be presenting “Bret Harte’s ‘Plain language from Truthful James’ and the ‘Chinese Question.” Scharnhorst received a Ph.D. in American studies at Purdue University. He teaches at Stuttgart University, University of Texas at Dallas and Heidelburg University. The Schick Lecture Series in Language, Literaure and Lexicograpy was founded in 1988 by Joseph S. Schick, professor emeritus of English.
As part of the University Speakers Series, award winning journalist Michelle Norris will speak Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. in the Tilson Auditorium. Norris is co-host of the longest-running national program, “All Things Considered.” She has presented leading news on American culture including race and the influence of media since 2002. Norris has received the Peabody Award, duPont Award, and Journalist of the Year by the national Associatiobn gof Black Journalists. She has more recently been named Essence magazine’s “25 Most Influencial Black Americans.” A reception and book signing will follow the presentation, and is open to the public.
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ISU’s partnership with Naval Center continues Sam Lewis Reporter
Director of the Indiana State University’s Center for Homeland Security and Crisis Leadership, Dr. Richard Baker thinks the recent partnership between Indiana State University and Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane looks promising for the near future. An educational partnership agreement (E.P.A.) includes the exchange of surplus resources such as computer or other scientific equipment, Baker said. In return, ISU is providing students to help with projects associated with Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane. Since the initial meeting last December, Baker and Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane University Liaison David Acton have been hard at work hammering out the details for this agreement. “During a meeting between Crane’s engineers, scientists and the Center of Homeland Security, Crane made the suggestion for an educational partnership agreement.” Baker said. By establishing this partnership, Indiana State
University will receive resources from Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane, and be informed about potential career opportunities for students and be invited to events sponsored by Crane such as educational competitions. “Crane holds multiple scientific and engineering competitions that Indiana State University students will be able to compete in,” Baker said. These competitions are not strictly directed to the students of the College of Technology, but will be open to students perusing a career in chemistry, mathematics, physics, and other science related studies. Monetary awards are associated with the winners of these competitions, Baker said. “There is no end to this partnership as long as we work together and are happy with the relationship and can continue,” Baker said. Baker said he sees this as a long relationship between Indiana State University and Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane. Although the partnership only includes the exchange of resources, Baker is looking towards the future of other type of agreements Indiana State University can make with Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane.
“We are working on defining what type of agreements would best work for Indiana State University and Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane and what we would like to do. We are thinking about doing some joint work and research in unmanned systems,” Baker said. David Acton was unavailable for comment.
“There is no end to this partnership as long as we work together and are happy with the relationship and and can continue.” Dr. Richard Baker, Director of ISU’s Center for Homeland Security and Crisis Leadership
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Police Blotter Feb. 17
At 12:50 p.m., criminal mischief and theft were reported at the Center of Performing and Fine Arts. At 5:49 p.m., lost property was reported at the Sycamore Dining Center. At 9:38 p.m., possession of drugs and paraphernalia were reported at Cromwell Hall. At 11:51 p.m., a driver never licensed was reported off campus.
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At 3:32 a.m., driving while suspended was reported off campus. At 12:15 p.m., a property damage accident was reported at lot 13. At 3:01 p.m., a found item was reported at the Hulman Memorial Student Union. At 3:47 p.m., theft was reported at the Student Recreation Center. At 3:52 p.m., an information report was reported off campus.
At 4:04 p.m., criminal mischief was reported off campus. At 5:04 p.m., possession of drugs and paraphernalia were reported at Pickerl Hall. At 11:57 p.m., a driver never licensed was reported off campus.
Feb. 19
At 1:01 a.m., officers assisted Terre Haute Police Department off campus. At 2:13 a.m., a suicide threat was reported at Lincoln Quad. At 4:37 a.m., property dispute was reported at University Apartments unit four. At 3:58 p.m., sexual assault was reported at Cromwell Hall. At 5:50 p.m., battery was reported at Lincoln Quad. At 7:36 p.m., theft was reported at Blumberg Hall. At 11:47 p.m., an ill person was reported at Cromwell Hall.
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At 1:53 a.m., an ill person was reported at Stalker Hall. At 1:55 a.m., an ill person was reported at Blumberg Hall. At 11:54 a.m., theft was reported at the Hulman Memorial Student Union. At 11:59 p.m., property damage was reported at lot F. At 4:20 p.m., a suspicious person was reported at the Hulman Memorial Student Union. At 4:38 p.m., battery and a trespass warning were reported at Cromwell Hall. At 7:15 p.m., an information report was rreported on campus. At 10:13 p.m., public intoxicationg and resisting law enforcement were reported at lot 10.
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At 12:15 a.m., an information report was taken at Mills Hall.
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ISU students select books for children donations Jennifer Sicking
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A project between future teachers and librarians at Indiana State University benefitted children at the Ryves Community Center, with the help of Center for Community Engagement grant. Students of Julie-Marie Frye and Chad Becker, both assistant professor of curriculum, instruction and media technology in the Bayh College of Education, worked together to find books for the children who frequent the center. Becker’s pre-service teachers met with 22 children at the center to assess their reading skills as well as asked about the children’s hobbies and books they liked to read. They passed that information on to Frye’s future librarians, who then worked to find books that the children would enjoy. The just more than $1,000 grant allowed professors to give 99 books to the community center’s library and the 22 children involved in the project were
the first ones to be able to check out the books, which spanned from comic books to “Junie B. Jones,” “Goosebumps,” “Owly” and the “2012 Guinness Book of Records.” “It’s an entire sweep of what’s available for children,” Frye said. “The books were chosen based on children’s interests and hobbies.” By choosing books that interest the children, the professors hope that it impacts the children. “We hope it’s getting them reading for fun that’s the whole purpose of the grant,” Frye said. “Reading doesn’t have to be academic. It can be fun if it’s something that you enjoy.” The project also gave future teachers and librarians the opportunity to work together so they “learn what they can do for each other,” Frye said. Librarians don’t have to be seen as the gargoyles protecting silence and books. “Librarians know books and they want to help you make your kids readers,” Frye said. “It’s busting cultural myths at the same time.”
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SGA: Silent Government Association Last week, the ISU Board of Trustees approved negotiations of oil drilling on ISU’s property on and off campus. Even though there was student concern, the Statesman reported that President Daniel J. Bradley and the ISU administration feel the students concerns have been heard and addressed. While this is a substantial issue the real importance comes later in this story. With many students up at arms about this issue Student Government Association President Nick Utterback failed to make it to Friday’s board meeting when the trustees would be voting on this issue. The item was placed on the meeting agenda published a week before the meeting, but Utterback claims he only heard about the issue a day before the meeting when the Tribune-Star ran a story after seeing the agenda item. The whole point of SGA is to have a student voice in the administration. The president of the organization, elected by students, is supposed to be the bridge and the voice of the students. By his failure to attend the meeting on Friday Utterback failed this system and failed the student body. Even more surprising is Utterback’s inability to take responsibility for his actions. In the story Utterback claims that his absence was because he was uninformed of the meeting time, while he does note that he could have paid more attention to the agenda. It is his job to pay attention to the agenda. Shouldn’t he be held responsible for not completing his responsibilities? The real victims of this story are the students. They are the ones suffering from Utterback’s failure to do his job. ISU students should be angry. Students should be protesting SGA, not the administration. What happened to the SGA of five years ago that lobbied for ISU to build a major student recreation center? Where is the SGA that heard students and voiced their concerns effectively? Where is the student outcry? As students, we should fight for our voice to be heard by administrators and it starts with SGA. In this situation and the many more that are sure to come if we continue to stay complacent, decisions will be made for and without us. If students are to be a part of this university we need to show it by showing interest in the actions of our SGA and our administration. Students can’t follow what we are unaware of. It is up to us to make sure that we are aware of everything that goes on in the world around us; every decision, every meeting, every rule. And it starts with SGA. If SGA continues to be allowed to slack off students will continue to be lost in a maze of regulations that we don’t understand. President Bradley said at the end of the story “people who aren’t looking around tend to feel like they’re being surprised.” There is no reason why students should be surprised.
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Put down technology, catch up on the real world
Blame game in stage collapse a force of nature
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How far are we willing to go to let electronics rule our lives? We use e-readers instead of books, and we watch TV instead of reading books anyways. We play video games instead of sleeping and we sit on Facebook instead of doing homework. Newspapers are being threatened with extinction. We can’t even wait until we’re out of class to check who a text message is from. But why? Technology is wonderful, and has opened up a lot of doors and resources for different uses, and it’s allowed for more leisure time. The issue is, mass media also creates something to FILL the leisure time it creates, giving us things like games on Facebook. Is growing a make believe corn plant and harvesting imaginary blueberries more important than your economics homework? No, but economics will be chosen second nine times out of ten. People spend so much less time outside since the creation of things like the Xbox and the Internet. When things get boring, there is something bright and flashing to keep our attention, and even when the fascination for the new object wanes, we still sit there waiting for something exciting to happen. Unfortunately the rest of the world falls behind when we do that. We are even put under the delusion that people want to know exactly what we are doing every minute of every day as we tweet updates as frequently as we want and put “hashtags” so people even know what we’re talking about so they don’t even have to read it! Studies have been conducted to see how Internet use affects college students. A study published in 2001 in the Journal of American College Health found that students who used the Internet excessively reported that it negatively influenced their academic work, meeting new people, and getting 4 hours less sleep than people who don’t use the Internet as extensively. Four hours is a whole lot of sleep; remember the last time you had a paper due at 9 a.m. that you didn’t remember until 11 the night before? Yeah, that’s how much sleep you’re losing every few nights, more or less. And this survey was eleven years ago! The dependence on social networking and sites like Wikipedia has skyrocketed since we had hardly scratched middle school. I conducted an experiment for myself last week. I forgot my phone at home on a Monday, but then to keep things interesting, I decided I wouldn’t use it or check it again until Thursday or Friday. By the end of the trial period, I really didn’t miss it that much: anyone I wanted to see, I went out of my way to get ahold of, and I wasn’t consistently checking for new messages or browsing the internet when there were better ways to spend my time. With a full-time job and an internship on top of classes, there really isn’t much time for me to waste anyways, so it was nice seeing every hour being used productively. Not having my phone was refreshing, and it makes me wonder why we’re so dependent on being “connected” every minute of every day. If we don’t see that Jim Bob poked us on Facebook, we won’t fall apart. Instead of e-mailing professors, we can still drop by their offices (they make office hours for a reason). Sitcoms are going to have the same plot you expect; missing them here and there in lieu of taking your dog on a long walk or riding your bike or curling up with an excellent book isn’t a bad way to spend an hour or so. A world outside of technology can be quite beautiful, if we put down the connections long enough to enjoy it.
It’s been six months since a devastating stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair killed seven people and injured over 40. While the disaster seems so distant in most memories now, the victims and their families are still seeking ways to find closure. Several families’ law firms filed a lawsuit last month against the country band, Sugarland, who were set to perform when storm winds tore the stage apart. According to CNN, the firms assert that Sugarland was “negligent” during the accident, failing to call off the concert despite warnings of severe weather. Sugarland responded on Feb. 16 by denying any responsibility—the stage equipment was property of the Indiana Fair Board and Mid-America Sound, Inc. and was, therefore, within their control. But the second part of that rebuttal is what has fans outraged; according to Yahool News, defense for the country duo said that the band “had no duty [toward] the victims of the stage collapse, because any and all dangers from collapse were open and obvious.” Further, the band’s representative
stated winds that destroyed the stage were “an act of God.” One side blames the band and the band blames the fans’ inability to check the weather channel. But both sides are equally ridiculous. Sugarland was only performing at the fair; they didn’t plan the entire annual tradition, book the other acts or events that drew fans to the grounds that day and didn’t have jurisdiction over the show’s fate. At the time of the incident, they were set to play, which means they didn’t anticipate bad weather either. On the other hand, though, for Sugarland to play the “God did it” card, and, in the same breath, say that fans knew they were in danger is contradictory, confusing and insensitive. How were the victims supposed to foresee “an act of God” and protect themselves? Now, if it were an act of nature, which can be detected on radar, the point would be valid. But by implying that an omniscient deity had a part in the stage collapse suggest the situation was out of everyone’s hands. The band can’t use that as an argument without excusing the fans. What can be established is the cause and effect: the powerful gust of wind being the cause, death and injury being the effect. In this disaster, where the catalyst isn’t easily determined, victims and the accused alike search for answers either to displace guilt or find peace. But both parties need to accept that when it comes to the stage collapse, no one can win.
String of disappointing sequels doesn’t discourage writer There are a lot of upcoming sequels to movie franchises, both old and new, that you can start looking forward to (or not, as general consensus seems to be that many of these films don’t need or deserve a sequel). Regardless, they’re coming anyway. “Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance” just hit theaters on Feb. 17, with lukewarm reception. While there are many fans who are anxiously awaiting it, just as many people couldn’t care less about the final movie in the Twilight series this November, “Breaking Dawn: Part 2.” Will Smith has a whole set of potential sequels in the works for several of his movies, including “Hancock,” “Independence Day,” “I, Robot,” and “Men in Black II.” There’s even an eighth American Pie movie on the way, titled “American Reunion,” starring the original cast from the 1999 movie for the first time in four films. The thing is, I feel like it would have more of an impact if I’d actually heard anyone talking about this series in the past ten years. In spite of all of these potential stinkers, I still like sequels. Not every movie should have one, but if it is at all possible for a film to tastefully transition into a series, I’m all for it. After all, that means we’re getting another chapter to a story that quite possibly deserved more than a few hours of our time. Viewers often tend to forge a bond with characters that especially appeal to them. Drawing that relationship out over the years allows the characters to grow with us. As we experience life and its challenges, we grow and become different people. When a sequel to a beloved movie franchise
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crops up a few years after the previous one, it’s almost like a chance to catch up with an old friend and gives us something to look forward to. This is more evident in a series with a long run, like the Harry Potter films along with the books which they were based off of. With the first novel being released in June of 1997 and the most recent and final film being released in July of 2011, the characters in these movies have shared fourteen years of our lives. Those of us who grew up following the adventures of the boy wizard and his friends undoubtedly had a different experience than the late-comers simply because each time a new book or movie was released, we had grown up a little bit; just as the characters in the series had. Each year, they would face problems regarding life and school that we could relate to, because we were going through the same thing, save for the magic and fantasy. A full 19 years passed between the time Indiana Jones took his supposed last crusade in 1989 and his latest adventure in “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull,” released in 2008. Despite most fans disliking the new movie, George Lucas keeps claiming that Indy will be back for a fifth adventure soon. Similarly, John McClane of the “Die Hard” series has shown up on the silver screen sporadically since 1988, with the most recent movie coming after twelve years of absence in 2007, and I’m enthusiastically anticipating the fifth Die Hard movie, planned for 2013. The problem with sequels is that all too often, they’re nothing but another chance to cash in. The flip side is that there are also a number of legitimately good sequels that enhance the originals. If getting these great sequels means also taking some bad ones, it’s a fair trade-off.
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“The Meeting” joins two historical figures Day’Jonnae Riggins Reporter
University Hall turned into a Harlem, N.Y. hotel room on Monday as the university and Terre Haute community witnessed a compelling theatrical production highlighting the ideological differences between Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. “The Meeting,” written by Jeff Stetson, has been touring for twenty years in various countries around the world. The inspiration for the play spawned from a single question: What would happen if Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. had the chance to come face to face? This drama enacts such an encounter and affords the audience an insight into how two powerfully influential men with different approaches on the civil rights movement ultimately shared the same goal. The play produced a range of responses from the audience; some were surprised at the seemingly stark differences between the two men. “I knew that there would be a lot of arguing, being their views weren’t the same. I was expecting that [at some point] they would begin to like each other,” freshman biology major Andre Morrow said. Freshman business administration major Philip Moreland had similar feelings. “I wasn’t expecting an argument. I was expecting them to sit down and just talk. There were [several] view points, several approaches to deal with,” Faculty and staff were also invested in the interaction between the two extraordinary leaders. Venita Stallings who is an alumni and advisor at Indiana State University was excited to how the two men’s true characters and the varying views they had. “I’m [was] hoping that [play] stayed true to the characters of the two men: Martin as a preacher, and Malcolm more of a radical. Even more interesting I wanted to see the different approaches they had,” Stalling said. The actors were happy to pose for pictures and talk with the audience about their feelings in response to the play. Some audience members debated on whose side they would defend. “I would choose Martin Luther King’s approach because it seems to be the right way, especially if you are a Christian,” freshman accounting major, Kierra Black said. “I would choose Malcolm’s approach because I felt as if he gave reasons that we should focus more on ourselves than on uniting the country,” freshman business marketing major Dwaine Lee said.
The real meeting between Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X occured in1964 in Washington D.C. after a press conference held when both men attended the Senate to hear a debate on the Civil Rights bill. The meeting only lasted a moment (Photo courtesy of Stanford University).
Martin Luther King Jr.
Malcolm X
Born Jan. 15, 1929 More passive Graduated from Morehouse College in 1948 Advocated non-violent civil disobedience Christian Went to prison voluntarily Assassinated Apr. 4, 1968 Age: 39
Born May 19, 1925 More aggressive; radical No college education Called for violence if necessary Muslim Went to prison involuntarily Assassinated on Feb. 21, 1965 Age: 39
At the end of the play, Martin Luther and Malcolm X still had their inconsolable differences, but they both looked beyond that, showing each other the respect they deserve. “The play puts the audience in a better mindset,” the acting bodyguard of Malcolm X, Duane Anderson said. “It teaches that we can come together, understanding one’s differences and having the tolerance of others and their culture.” Josh Powers, special assistant to the provost for academic initiatives, felt the same way, and saw the play as an opportunity to broaden student’s minds. “I expected [students] to be challenged in their thinking about civil rights,” Powers said.
Powers also expressed his satisfaction with the turnout in the audience. “It was especially encouraging to see how many African American students came, as well as faculty. Even President Daniel J. Bradley was there,” Powers said. “It’s satisfying to know this community can bring, through theater, the importance of civil rights and [that it] is a direct benefit to our students.” The event was a joint effort between the university and the Terre Haute community. Sponsors included: Terre Haute Human Relations Commission at Indiana State; the Office of Academic Affairs; Student Government Association (SGA); Office of Diversity; and the African American Cultural Center.
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Professor of microbiology awarded for work Whitney Neukam Reporter
Kathleen Dannelly, an Indiana State University professor of microbiology, has won the first teaching award from the Indiana Branch of the American Society for Microbiology (IBASM) since 2007. “The most important aspect of this award is that professors are nominated by their students, not fellow faculty or staff,” said IBASM member and colleague John McKillip. The IBASM teaching award recognizes outstanding teaching of both undergraduate and graduate students in the classroom as well as in one-on-one environments often seen in research labs, McKillip said. Dannelly has been teaching microbiology at ISU for 16 years now. “When looking for a place to have a career, I knew I wanted to teach in a mid-sized city, at a school with a Ph.D. program. ISU is exactly right for me,” Dannelly said. Some of her current classes include microbiology for both nursing and biology majors. She also runs a research lab for her graduate students. Upon discovering that she had won the award,
Dannelly expressed her shock. “I didn’t even know about the award, so it took me by surprise,” Dannelly said. “I don’t even know which grad students of mine nominated me.” As the winner, Dannelly will receive an all-expense paid trip to the IBASM meeting and a plaque, but won’t officially receive her award until April at the branch meeting at Wabash, where Dannelly will also talk about her research on MRSA, a type of staph infection.
“I knew I wanted to teach in a mid-sized city at a school with a Ph.D. program. ISU is exactly right for me.” Kathleen Dannelly, Indiana State University professor of microbiology
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Daniel, my son, is exactly one fifth of my age. In 21 years time, I will be exactly twice his age. My wife is exactly seven times older than my daughter, Jessica. In 8 years time, my wife will be three times older then Jessica. How old are Daniel and Jessica now? Answer: Daniel is 7 years old and Jessica is 4 years old.
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Women’s Basketball Friday at Hulman Center 7:05 p.m. vs. Missouri State University Sunday at Hulman Center 3:05 p.m. vs. Wichita State University
Baseball Friday-Saturday at Huntsville, Ala. Bulldog Classic
Softball Saturday-Sunday Western Kentucky Tournament
Track and Field Friday at Des Moines, Iowa. 2012 Indoor Missouri Valley Conference Meet
The ISU women’s track and field team huddle before their meet at Eastern Illinois University (Submitted photo).
Thomas Beeler Reporter
The 2012 Indoor Track and Field Missouri Valley Conference Championships are this upcoming weekend and the women’s track and field is scheduled to compete for the title. Last year the team placed fourth in the indoor competition. Head Coach Angela Martin said when she seeded the team this year they were expected to finish in the middle of the pack, but conference can be very unpredictable. The goal as a team is to finish in the top three. “Conference has changed,” Martin said. “Some events are tougher and the competition is very well rounded.” Martin said that the team’s strength lies within some of their notable returners. Junior Felisha Johnson leads the women’s throwing events. Johnson is currently ranked second in the women’s weight throw on the national list behind conference rival Jeneva McCall from Southern Illinois. Teammate junior Mary Theisen who is seeded 12th in the conference women’s weight throw competition joins Johnson and is sitting in fourth place in the women’s shot put. “The throws are top notch and she is capable of scoring many points for the team,” Martin said. In the women’s pole vault, Martin said, senior Nicole Hope and junior Richelle Kimble will be important to the team’s success. The Sycamores are expected to sweep the 1-2 position at the MVC Championship. Hope leads with a clearance of 13’5. 2” followed by Richelle 13’3. 5”.
Junior Leeann Michl is ranked second in the conference in the 800 meters with a time of 2:09.74. In addition, Michl is one-quarter of the women’s 4x400 meter relay. The relay team currently sits fourth on the conference list with first place, University Northern Iowa, holding on to the top spot by two seconds. Notable freshmen are Carmelia Stewart from Apopka, Florida. She competes in the hurdle races and triple jump. Martin said Stewart has been getting better each week. Another hurdler of note is freshman Taylor Gillies from Valparaiso, Indiana who will also play a major role in the women’s success. Martin also spoke of newcomer Mary Theisen, who transferred from Winona State University after winning a NCAA Division II national championship in the discus throw. She is also an All-American in the weight throw and shot put. “The throws are top notch and she is capable of scoring many points for the team,” Martin said. Overall the women’s track and field team has the tools to succeed at the conference meet and Martin said the team has been improving with each meet. “If we continue doing what we’ve done in the last two meets we should be ok,” At the conclusion of the meet some athletes will be going to the University of Notre Dame for the Alex Wilson Last Chance meet the following week to try to move up in the national ranking to earn a ticket to the NCAA Division I Championship.
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Alleged comments lead to inappropiate gesture Victoria Pachauer Reporter
An Indiana State University basketball player will face no disciplinary action for his behavior at the game against Butler University Sunday. Video cameras were focused on Myles Walker Saturday when he lifted his hand to Butler fans and flashed his middle finger at the crowd following the Sycamores 75-54 loss at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Indiana State coach Greg Lansing and Walker released a statement Sunday apologizing to Butler University and ISU fans. “People that know me know that I’m an emotional person but that’s no excuse for what I did,” Walker said. “It was a great atmosphere and, out of frustration, I let my emotions get the best of me.” The gesture was allegedly the result of Butler fans commenting on Walkers mother who Lansing said is in ill health and is very close to Walker. “Sometimes emotion gets the better of us and we react in a way that we wish we wouldn’t have,” Lansing said. Despite his behavior, Walker faces no additional punishment from ISU. Athletics Director Ron Prettyman said sportsmanship violations are handled on a case by case basis and are dealt with internally as the coach and the administration see fit. Prettyman added that since a recent case involving violations by a student
Photo taken by Indy Fox 59 sports reporter Jeremiah Johnson.
“It was a great atmosphere and out of frustration I let my emotions get the best of me.” Myles Walker, senior center
athlete has been handled, student athlete violations in the future are not expected. “It is a privilege and not a right to be a student athlete at Indiana State University. Our expectations are high,” Prettyman said. “Student athletes are often held to a higher standard because of their visibility on and off campus.” Prettyman said when student athletes choose to participate in intercollegiate athletics at Indiana State, they are aware of this higher standard. However, student athletes are young men and women that are competing in sometimes a very stressful situation and will not always respond to the stressful situation appropiately. It is only through hope that our student athletes, our student population and our fans will in general display a higher level of sportsmanship, class and pride as well all represent Indiana State University. Prettyman said student athletes are also expected to wear Sycamore blue and white proudly and conduct themselves with pride and dignity on the campus in the community, while conducting in a “sportmanlike” manner when it comes to competition. When rules are broken, there are penalties. Violations of drug and alcohol expectations are handled in the same way as the general student population through the Student Judicial Process when University rules have been violated, Prettyman said.
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Men’s MVC Indoor title on the line this weekend Thomas Beeler Reporter
This weekend the men’s track and field team is traveling to the University of Northern Iowa to defend their Indoor Missouri Valley Conference Championship title. Along with the MVC title, they plan on making history again by creating a second chance toward another Triple Crown title. The men’s cross country, indoor and outdoor track and field all won the title of MVC champion, which granted all both teams the title of the Triple Crown Champions. Both programs are led by Head Coach John McNichols of both men’s cross country and track team. Last year was the first time in school history that the indoor team won the conference title. McNichols said the team had a good mix of upperclassmen and a deep freshmen class. The freshmen scored about a third of the points. “We take 32 athletes and 29 scored,” McNichols said. In track and field, only six out of ten teams in the MVC will be competing in the men’s championship. Bradley, Evansville, Missouri State and Creighton don’t have a men’s track program, but have cross-country. This makes the competition more difficult because the scores will be higher for each team. He said it usually takes a team 170 points to win, McNichols said. “The seeding depends on how you score it out,” McNichols said, “It will be close between us and Southern Illinois. We can’t answer any questions so we take the meet event by event.” McNichols said ISU’s distance runners are led by some of the 2011 cross country conference champions and their contributions in the mile, 3000 meters, and 5000 meters are important to the team’s success. “The distance will be critical,” McNichols said. In the field, McNichols said three or four male jumpers would have a good chance of placing high. Senior Major Clay leads the conference with his record-breaking leap last weekend at Eastern Illinois of 7’5”. Another key component of winning will be breaking up the strength of Southern Illinois’ depth in the throws. Competing in the throwing events for the Sycamores will be sophomore Chris Fields and junior Brandon Pounds. “The kids under estimate how much the other members of the track team look up to them
because of the hard work they have put in this season,” ISU throwers coach Erin Gilreath said. “After this past weekend, we saw a glimpse of how far the team has come… The work is done. The hay is in the barn and we just got to go after it.” The 4 x 400 meters relay is another strong event for the Sycamores. McNichols said the team was able to secure both championships by a small margin due to victories in the 4x400 meters. This year’s team consists of sophomores Max Tuttle, Jonathon Jackson, Kevin Piraino and Freshmen Ryan Dickson. Another area, McNichols said, that the team has unusual depth is in the hurdles. Sophomore Greggmar Swift, who has been performing extremely well this season, leads the group. “Every event is critical,” McNichols said. “We will not win every event but we need to score consistently throughout the competition.”
“Every event is critical. We will not win every event but we need to score consistently throughout the competition.” John McNichols, ISU Men’s Track and Field
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ISU men’s and women’s track and field teams nationally ranked; men are 27th in the nation, women 39th in the fifth week of rankings by the USTFCCCA Kevin Jenison
ISU Communications and Marketing
The Indiana State men’s and women’s track & field teams remain among the best in the nation as the fifth week of the rankings were released Monday. Indiana State made one of the biggest improvements among the 147 teams ranked as the men improved 15 positions to 27th, one of the highest rankings ever for the Sycamore men’s team. ISU is the top Valley team in the USTFCCCA men’s national rankings with Southern Illinois 50th, Northern
Iowa 97th, Illinois State 113th and Wichita State 137th. Among the Division I schools in Indiana, the Hoosiers are ranked 11th in the nation followed by Indiana State (27th), Notre Dame (83rd), Butler (112th), and Purdue (119th). The Salukis of Southern Illinois are ninth in the USTFCCCA women’s national rankings to be the top team from the Missouri Valley Conference. Indiana State dropped five spots to 39th in the national ratings with Wichita State 43rd, Illinois State 44th, and Northern Iowa 75th. Among the Division I schools in Indiana, the Sycamores are the top team in 39th followed by Purdue (42nd), Notre Dame (72nd), Indiana (89th), and Butler (119th).
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United Way awards professor for contributions
The United Way of the Wabash Valley presented the Solomon Award to ISU’s Bruce McLaren at Corporate Square on Thursday in recognition of his community involvement (Photo by Kyle Seeley).
Jessica Neff Reporter
After seven years of heavy involvement with The United Way of Wabash Valley, Bruce McLaren has been awarded the Solomon Award for his performances. McLaren is Indiana State University’s Scott College of Business associate dean and is also an ISU professor of management information systems. Both McLaren and his wife have contributed charitable donations to United Way in past and recent years. The award was presented to McLaren at the United Way’s annual dinner, although he did not attend. “I didn’t know I was nominated,” McLaren said. “A former student e-mailed me while I was teaching a class on the night of the event, saying congratulations. I asked, ‘For what?’”
To make up for his absence, McLaren was presented with the award at Corporate Square Tuesday, Johnson said. The Solomon Award is presented annually to a leader in the community who has demonstrated extraordinary wisdom, responsiveness and flexibility in distributing funding resources entrusted by donors to The United Way of the Wabash Valley, said United Way community impact director Mark Johnson. For individuals wanting to get involved with charitable organizations, several agencies collaborating with United Way are currently taking volunteers and accepting donations. Internships are also available for students. “You get more than you give,” McLaren said. “Students don’t have money, but they do have time. Through these experiences, students can network with others, and they feel great for helping. The service mentality is embedded in ISU.”
“You get more than you give. Students don’t have money, but they do have time. Through these experiences, students can network with others, and they feel great for helping. The service mentality is embedded in ISU.” Bruce McLaren, Scott College of Business associate dean and Solomon award winner