A call for justice Protestors fight hate crime against local resident, want stricter legislation
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Protestors gathered around the Courthouse last Thursday to raise awareness for Indiana’s lack of legislation against hate crimes. This protest was spurred on by the attack against Brandon Pettiford, a young black man who was almost beaten to death during a hate crime assault (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).
ANDREW CHRISTMAN News Editor A small protest in front of the Vigo County Courthouse that eventually led into the Indiana State University Commons took place Thursday in order to raise awareness of the lack of hate crime laws in Indiana.
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The protest was caused by the scheduled hearing of Jesse Norton to accept a plea bargain. Norton’s sentence for battery charges against Brandon Pettiford will be up in 23 days, after he served a little over a year for his crime. Pettiford, a black male, was badly beaten after a party on Feb. 17, 2013, by Norton
and two others — all white — and had to be airlifted to Indianapolis, according to several blogs in support of him. The attackers appear to have been racially motivated Jessie Stout of Terre Haute, who helped organize the protest, feels that Norton CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
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Students perform for their peers in ‘Bless the Mic’ event
The Chinese Lunar New Year, the Year of the Horse, began on Friday. The Taiwanese Student Association observed the holiday on Sunday in Dede 1. Guests were treated to a Chinese dinner and cultural performances throughout the evening. Above: Traditional Chinese decorations were also diplayed at the event (Photo by Katie Couch).
NEWS
Monday, February 3, 2014 • Page 2 News Editor, Andrew Christman isu-statesmannews@mail.indstate.edu
Nearly $10,500 already raised for the ‘Polar Plunge’
As supporters look on, a man falls backward into the pool during the 2013 “Polar Plunge.” Last year, over $26,000 was raised for the event, which endorses sports programs for disabled Hoosiers and the Indiana Special Olympics (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).
Adler Ingalsbe Reporter Indiana State students and staff can’t wait to participate in the Polar Plunge, which takes place on Saturday, Feb. 15. The Terre Haute Polar Plunge is an event where participants jump into a pool to raise money for the state of Indiana’s Special Olympic athletes. Paula Meyer, media relations coordinator and a longtime Special Olympics Indiana volunteer, said the Plunge is a great experience and goes to
an even better cause. “All money raised will go to support sports programs for Hoosiers with intellectual disabilities and a better way of life for nearly 11,000 Special Olympics Indiana athletes,” she said. Last year Indiana State was able to raise a lot of money through the event and is off to a great start for the 2014 Polar Plunge. “We raised more than $26,000 at the 2013 Plunge and we’ve already raised close to $10,500 online for this year’s. We
typically see most of our money come in the day of the event,” Meyer said. Meyer said last year 193 Indiana State students, faculty and Terre Haute community members took the plunge, and that number is expected to grow this year. Numerous ISU organizations also participate in the Plunge, including: Alpha Sigma Alpha, Pi Kappa Alpha, Residential Life, ROTC, the ISU Women’s Soccer Team and ISU Football. Kaylin Jarvis, a freshman business
management major, is excited to be a first-time participant in the event with her sorority. “I’m participating in the Polar Plunge through Alpha Sigma Alpha. I chose to do the Plunge because it helps benefit one of my sorority’s philanthropies, the Special Olympics. It helps support sports training and athletic competition for more than 11,000 Special Olympic athletes from Indiana,” she said. Continued on PAGE 3
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Molly McKee, a sophomore business Michael Furnish, ISU men’s basketball administration major, is standout Michael Menser, eager to take part in her Dean Murray and Director second Polar Plunge as a “I’m doing [the Polar of Rec Sports, John Lentz. Sycamore. The Terre Haute Plunge Plunge] with the “I’m doing it with the women’s soccer team. is part of the College women’s soccer team. Challenge. Indiana State I really enjoyed it last I really enjoyed it last competes against Butler, year. We, as a team, had year. We, as a team, Purdue, Indiana, Ball State a blast with all of our had a blast and it’s and Valparaiso universities teammates and it’s for a raise the most money for a great cause.” to great cause,” McKee said. and to earn bragging rights There are several wellfor the state of Indiana. Molly McKee, known Indiana State and To register to participate Terre Haute community in the 2014 Polar Plunge sophomore business members who also or to donate money to administration major the Special Olympics, participate in the Plunge, such as: Terre please visit: http://www. Haute Mayor Duke Bennett, President firstgiving.com/soindiana/polar-plungeand CEO of Special Olympics Indiana 2014-terre-haute.
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Signs for the “Justice for Brandon” campaign have been popping up around campus. Organizers held a protest Thursday in support of Brandon Pettiford (submitted photo).
didn’t serve enough time for his crime. “It’s ridiculous,” Stout said. “He was barely punished for almost killing someone.” Stout also would liked to have seen more people join in the protest, as only a handful joined with signs, though she
did add that students seemed interested. Claire Detrich of Bloomington, Ind., who also helped organized the event, heard of Brandon through his story. “I know of Brandon through a lot of connections,” Detrich said. “The people I work with fight against any and all types
“It’s important for the community to know about this. We’ve only raised $120 so far but are hoping to raise more than that.” Claire Detrich, protest organizer
of oppression.” The two women stood outside of the courthouse with signs. Several others joined in standing, while several cars honked in support, said Stout. Detrich is currently setting up fundraising events to raise awareness of the lack of hate crime legislation in Indiana and support Pettiford. She said the goal is to also put pressure on the state to institute hate crime laws, making offenders such as Norton serve longer sentences. “It’s important for the community to know about this,” Detrich said. “We’ve
only raised $120 so far, but are hoping to raise more than that.” Some of Detrich’s ideas has involve setting up shows on Feb. 21 and 22 in her home town of Bloomington. A website has also been created where those willing to donate can feel free to do so. These proceeds will help Pettiford with medical bills that he is struggling to pay. To donate, visit www.youcaring. com and search for Brandon’s page. Detrich and Stout would also like to see shows set up in Terre Haute, where the incident occurred.To help set up, email standupterrehaute@gmail.com.
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ISU Public Safety police blotter Jan. 22
10:24 a.m.: a fraud was reported in the parking garage
Jan. 23 7:47 a.m.: university property was reported missing in Dreiser Hall 7:47 a.m.: university property was reported missing in the Hulman Memorial Student Union 10:51 a.m.: a well-being check was conducted off-campus 12:38 p.m.: lost property was reported in the Sycamore Dining Center 3:49 p.m.: possession of drugs and paraphernalia was reported in the Fine Arts Building
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reported in Rhoads Hall 10:01 a.m.: an ill person was reported in Rhoads Hall 10:14 a.m.: lost property was reported on campus 12:13 p.m. a found item was retrieved and returned to the owner 1:08 p.m. a warrant was issued in Holmstedt Hall 1:38 p.m. an information report was conducted off campus 2:09 p.m. a found item was retrieved and returned to an owner in the Health and Human Performance Center and Arena 2:10 p.m.: an unauthorized entry and theft were reported at Lot A 3:49 p.m.: a theft was reported at the Student Recreation Center 8:32 p.m.: trespassing was reported at Lot 14 9:50 p.m.: an ill person was reported in Erickson Hall
Lot A 7:52 a.m.: an ill person was reported in the University Apartments 9:29 a.m.: a well-being check was conducted in Rhoads Hall 11:30 p.m.: threats and strangulation were reported in the Lincoln Quads
Jan. 26 3:33 a.m.: an unwanted guest was reported in Cromwell Hall 1:30 a.m.: an ill person was reported in the Hulman Memorial Student Union 8:55 p.m.: a theft was reported off campus 10:34 p.m.: a well-being check was conducted in Burford Hall
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the Sycamore Dining Center 11:21 a.m.: an investigation was conducted in Blumberg Hall 11:23 a.m.: a disturbance was reported in Blumberg Hall 1:23: A well-being check was conducted on campus 2:00 p.m.: abandoned bicycles were found in Mills Hall 2:26 a.m.: a wallet was found in the Hulman Civic Center 2:34 a.m.: a cell phone was found in the Hulman Civic Center 3:52 p.m.: property was reported lost and later found in the Lincoln Quads 6:04 p.m.: a wallet was found in the Cunningham Memorial Library 7:24 p.m.: public intoxication was reported and a trespass warning was issued in the Cunningham Memorial Library 8:41 p.m.: an ill person was reported in the Hulman Memorial Student Union
11:38 p.m.: a warrant was issued in the 3:10 a.m.: an unwanted guest and Public Safety Department trespass warning were cited in Rhoads 4:17 a.m.: property damage was Hall reported in the Center for Performing Jan. 29 Jan. 25 4:04 a.m.: a battery was reported off and Fine Arts campus 2:20 a.m.: minor consumption was 1:59 a.m.: a minor consumption was 7:59 a.m.: an ill person was reported in reported at Lot A reported in Erickson Hall Jan. 28 Burford Hall 2:30 a.m.: a person was arrested for 7:51 a.m.: an ill person was reported in 10:00 a.m.: property damage was operating a vehicle while intoxicated at 8:54 a.m.: lost property was reported in University Hall
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Justin Bieber’s antics make him a dying fad Justin Bieber is the worst of the worst when it comes to ranking the influential “idols” of our time. But now, he’s become so infamous that a new trend has surfaced on Twitter: “#DeportBieber.” Ever since he first stepped on American soil in Columnist 2008 after receiving his work visa for having “an extraordinary ability,” people — 99.9 percent of which were young girls I’d be willing to bet — went completely bonkers over him. We’re talking, haven’t seen this much tween screaming since Justin Timberlake was with NSYNC. But it seems the American people have had enough. I know I have. The “movement” to get Justin Beiber’s green card revoked and to deport him back to Canada has seen an increase in advocates after his recent string of legal trouble. Drake Bell, known for his former role on the old Nickelodeon show “Drake and Josh,” has made it quite obvious that he stands firm in opposing Beiber. On Twitter, Bell first started publishing tweets bashing the young pop star early last year and recently has said Beiber is “talentless” and how he wished “Beiber fever was fatal.” In addition, Bell has supported the idea of getting rid of Beiber and even encouraged his 2.9 million followers to sign an electronic petition on the White House website.
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Elephant forgets to win: Republican Address fails This year, She was sitting in this quaint, wellRepublicans chose lit room and she looked so friendly Cathy McMorris and approachable, which is super Rodgers to give the refreshing. While she spoke of “the Republican response to genius of America,” she focused on her the State of the Union personal experiences and espoused a Address, and they lot of “Dude America is so great, you were pretty excited don’t even know”-rhetoric. about it. Rodgers But after a short while she turned embodies wonderful into that friendly and approachable conservative attitudes woman who’s trying to sell you diet — and she’s a woman. pills at 1 a.m. Political The Grand Old Party Rodgers’ response was so vague and Columnist has struggled with full of fluff that it was very difficult to obtaining the votes identify actual, tangible proposals that of women and minorities for years. the Republican Party has. She kept Before 2008, the GOP saying “We have plans.” “Rodgers’ response I’m glad to know that pandering to old white men all the time wasn’t was so vague and our Republican reps much of a concern. plans, but what full of fluff that it have But after President are they, exactly? And was very difficult “plans that close the Obama was swept into the White House by to identify actual, gap,” “plans that focus the constituency that jobs” and “plans that tangible proposals on Republicans didn’t improve education” are feel was such an issue, that the Republican not what I would call party has.” their diversity problem detailed. was embarrassingly Republicans had a obvious. real chance to lay out Within recent political memory, exactly what they want to do, and to after the president’s 2013 Address, describe why their plans are better, Marco Rubio — who is Cuban which would have been an awesome American — was their first real shot at way to start off an election year. But reining in minorities, Latin Americans Rodgers’ response totally fell short particularly. Now, Rubio’s response had of that. So the Republicans who were its own flaws — aside from the random so impressed with that really need to water bottle thing — but Rodgers’ think about what they just missed out response was weak compared to his. on. At first, I was really impressed.
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Unlike previous celebrity train wrecks, Bieber is not some misunderstood youth. He’s a brat who’s on a rampage (submitted photo).
Speaking of which, since its start last week the petition has gained over 107,000 signatures, and that figure continues to grow. The petition itself states, “We the people of the United States feel that we are being wrongly represented in the world of pop culture. We would like to see the dangerous, reckless, destructive and drug-abusing Justin Beiber deported and his green card revoked. He is not only threatening the safety Continued on PAGE 7
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our people but he is also a terrible influence on our nation’s youth. We the people would like to remove Justin Bieber from our society.” This might seem harsh, but it is completely true. Justin Bieber is followed and adored by an ungodly number of young fans, and I do not want the future of this country to worship a drug-abusing brat who thinks he is better than those around him. While many citizens are faced with
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driving while under the influence and other charges every day, it seems to be a different story when it happens to one of our treasured celebrities. After all, they are held to different standards and are basically treated like the law doesn’t apply to them. For example, Bieber has been arrested for DUI, having an expired license, drag racing in a residential area, resisting arrest and, to top the cake, may be charged with a felony after vandalizing his neighbor’s mansion by egging it, costing the
homeowner over $20,000 in damage. In addition, Bieber admitted to drinking alcohol, smoking weed and taking prescription pills after his booking. With all of this against him you would think he would be facing serious consequences. Well, you’re wrong. Bieber left jail the same day after receiving a bond of $2,500. Mere pocket change to someone whose existence is worth as much as $130 million. This example alone shows how flawed our justice system truly is. Deportation usually occurs when the
person is convicted of a violent crime or is sentenced to a term longer than one year. Since Bieber saw neither, a petition alone will probably not be enough reason for him on be sent back to his native land. But honestly, simply sending him away is not going to teach him anything, or have any effect to his behavior. Instead of satisfying his need for attention, we need to show our disgust by letting him disappear from the grid on his own. Without his fans he will be nothing.
Mexican justice: vigilantes prove worth against Cartel Recently in Mexican news, the authorities made two announcements. One was that they finally apprehended one of the leaders of the Knights Templar drug cartel, known as “El Tio.” This was likely announced in order to soften the blow of the second announcement, Columnist which was that Mexico is legalizing vigilantism. Now that requires context. According to dailymail.co.uk, thousands of people within Mexico are already part of vigilante groups. The new agreements are that the government is initiating the armed citizens with the largely unused Rural Defense Corps, making them officially a part of the military. Practicality wise, the vigilante groups are going to function as they always have, except now they have access to the communications, Intel and movement capabilities of the police forces. It is also worth mentioning that, by and large, the police and military forces often collaborated with the vigilante groups anyway. So why is this important for us as United States Citizens? After all, these legalized vigilantes are just going after drug cartels based in Mexico. For starters, there’s the issue of the international recoil scale. Consider how drug cartels work — they wouldn’t be very powerful if they stuck to strictly their home countries. For instance, Pablo Escobar’s cartel ranged over three different countries in its influence. Say one of the cartels in Mexico trades within the U.S., and I can almost guarantee they already do. Mexico just allowed their vigilantes free reign to do whatever is necessary to rid the world of these cartels.
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That means they’re eventually going to come knocking on our door and there’s a good chance they won’t be cooperating with our own government. Do you think that foreign vigilantes shooting folks on American soil is going to bode well, regardless of the reason? Ignoring that, how do you think other “peaceful” countries in the U.N. are going to feel about a country that encourages nonmilitarized — uncontrolled — forces to do whatever’s necessary in their territory. What happens when the cartels are gone? The vigilantes are going to give up their newfound power? It’s highly unlikely the U.N. will just let that sit since they went to war with Korea over the spread of an ideology. It should be mentioned that I don’t think this is a bad idea; I am just thinking about all the ways it could go wrong. This is not the first time a military has worked together with sanctioned vigilante groups. See the previously mentioned cartel of Pablo Escobar. These situations have a history of the vigilantes having more patriotism than anyone else and relinquishing their power once all the cartel is gone. Matter of fact, I think this is a beautiful idea, giving the power to the people directly. I feel we should be doing this, too. All I am saying is that there are many extenuating circumstances that could bite us in the backside or drag us into an unneeded conflict. I think this is a beautiful thing Mexico is doing and I wish them the best of luck, but these kinds of things are never strictly a national issue. And it would be foolish of the U.S. to completely ignore the machinations to come. Because one way or the other, we will be When the Mexican government first legalized vigilantism, the world was skeptical. But affected; let’s just hope it’s that the world is now, with one of the top ring leaders of the cartel in detention, it would be fair to say that left safer. many jumped the gun (Submitted photo).
FEATURES
Monday, February 3, 2014 • Page 8 Features Editor, Joseph Paul isu-statesmanfeatures@mail.indstate.edu
Founders Day looks at the past and future of ISU
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ISU Communications and Marketing Indiana State University’s annual Founders Day program generally takes a look back in history, but this year’s event on Wednesday, hosted by the ISU Alumni Association, also celebrated the present and looked to the future. Founded in 1865, Indiana State Normal School opened its doors to 23 future educators in 1870 but now serves more than 12,000 students as a comprehensive university, noted Rex Kendall, Alumni Association director. “As I look around the room, I see many familiar faces — emeriti, alumni, faculty, staff, student and friends of Indiana State. Each and every one of you has positively contributed to the success of Indiana State by continuing the legacy established by our founders,” Kendall said. “Indiana State has grown, evolved and expanded to be the University of choice not only for future educators, but also accountants, pilots, nurses, artists, entrepreneurs, and more.” Randy Minas, president of the board of trustees and a 1971 Indiana State graduate, said he is proud to serve on the board of his alma mater during a period of significant growth and development. “Enrollments are at a 40-year high, new academic programs are preparing students for high-demand fields, and Indiana State continues to fulfill an important role in providing a highquality education at an affordable price,” he said. “And don’t forget, we are number one in the nation for community service.” Normal Hall, one of the oldest academic buildings on campus, which will soon be transformed into a facility dedicated to student success, was the topic of the university’s 89th Founders Day program. “Normal Hall, from the past and future, has always been a symbol of commitment to education,” said Linda Maule, dean of Indiana State’s University College, which will be housed in Normal Hall following a $16 million renovation set to begin this spring. Each floor of the more than 100-year-
old building will get a new look that maintains a connection to the past - the first floor will be feature high tables, 20th century chairs and preserved books. The lower, or garden level, will house the Center for Student Success where students can go for tutoring and LEAP students as well as 21st Century Scholars can go for direction. On the second floor, University College and its 16 advisors will be present to accomodate student’s needs. “Old to new, old to new, old to new; the new founded on the values and principles of the old,” Maule said. The building will regain some of its past glories, such as a grand staircase and a stained-glass dome. The original was destroyed during a renovation decades ago. “They weren’t very delicate about it, they just pulled these panels out,” said Michael Shelden, professor of English. Each panel bore the name and likeness of an educator or philosopher, at least 24 in total, Shelden said. “Exploring around, we found a big stack of them. We still haven’t found all of them,” he said. During the upcoming renovation, the dome will be recreated as it once was before. “Once this is finished, it will be an extraordinary moment to stand there and see this dome, which was once the pride of Indiana State Normal College and once again will be the pride of Indiana State University,” Shelden said. Built in 1910, Normal Hall served as a library until 1973 when Cunningham Memorial Library opened; it was then used as storage and office space for art and various archives. Founders Day celebrates Indiana State’s opening and traditions, including a book and torch ceremony that incorporates two key components of the university seal. “The book symbolizes knowledge and the torch symbolizes the light of inspiration,” said Matt Ulm, vice president of the Indiana State University Alumni Association, which sponsors the event. With the renovation of Normal Hall,
ISU Alumni Association Director Rex Kendall sits down to discuss the legacy of Indiana State University on Founders Day (Photo by Gary Macadaeb).
Indiana State officials hope the historic structure will help keep the light of inspiration lit. “Normal Hall is being restored to its rightful place, at the center of campus,” Maule said. “The Normal Hall of the future will be at the literal and metaphorical heart of campus. The Normal Hall of the future will be a departure point for first year students, a gathering place for all students and a point of return for alum,” President Daniel Bradley said. “It is impossible to listen to Linda and not be excited about the impact these programs and this newly renovated facility will have
on our students.” Bradley noted preservationist Gayle Cook’s attendance at the ceremony and recognized her assistance in planning for the reservation. “Gayle has a tremendous amount of expertise and experience in historic preservation, and has helped connect us with the best craftsman available to restore the magnificent Normal Hall dome,” Bradley said. “Thank you, Gayle for all that you have done to support historic preservation both on our campus and throughout Indiana.”
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Lincoln traveling exhibit debuts on Thursday Paula Meyer
ISU Communications and Marketing An exhibit examining President Abraham Lincoln’s Constitutional crisis during the Civil War will open at Indiana State University’s Cunningham Memorial Library Feb. 6. “Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War,” a traveling exhibit based on an exhibition of the same name developed by the National Constitution Center, examines how President Lincoln used the Constitution to confront three intertwined crises of the Civil War — the secession of Southern states, slavery and wartime civil liberties. Composed of informative panels, the display features photographic reproductions of original documents, including a draft of Lincoln’s first inaugural speech, the Emancipation Proclamation and the Thirteenth Amendment. Guides, lesson plans and other
resources for k-12 educators are available by contacting Cinda May, chair of Special Collections at 812237-2534. The exhibit opening will be marked by a free public program held in the events area of the Library from 3-6 p.m. Feb. 6. David Gellman, professor of history at DePauw University, will discuss “Abraham Lincoln, the Civil War and Citizenship.” His presentation will be followed by a performance of Indiana State’s Ebony Majestic Choir. A reception will follow the program and a walkthrough tour of the exhibit, which will be on display through March 21. Lincoln is widely acknowledged as one of America’s greatest presidents, but his historical reputation is contested. The exhibition encourages visitors to form their own view of Lincoln’s leadership by engaging them with the 16th president’s struggle to
reconcile his policy preferences with basic American ideals of liberty and equality. Visitors develop a more complete understanding of Lincoln’s presidential role and the Civil War as the nation’s gravest constitutional crisis. “As a new president, Abraham Lincoln was faced with enormous challenges,” said Cinda May, chair of Special Collections. “This exhibition shows how Lincoln struggled with issues of secession, slavery and civil liberties — all questions our country’s founding charter left unanswered.” The public program and exhibit, sponsored by the Library and department of history, are free and open to the public. The National Constitution Center and the American Library Association Public Programs Office organized the traveling exhibition, which was made possible by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
President Abraham Lincoln, Nov. 8, 1863 (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).
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Indiana State Student Success Spotlight
ISUcceed eases high school to college transition The ISUcceed (pronounced “I – Succeed”) program is a unique retention and success initiative of the Charles E. Brown African American Cultural Center within the Division of Student Director of Affairs. Charles E. B e c a u s e President Brown African of Daniel Bradley’s American Cultural Center commitment to ensuring that all students who had been admitted to Indiana State University were successful, the African American Cultural Center was encouraged through Indiana State’s Strategic Plan to develop a comprehensive retention program serving historically underrepresented students, although any student is welcome to participate. Planning began in October 2010 with a program launch of January 2011. The goal of ISUcceed is to assist students with the transition from high school to college. ISUcceed addresses issues that commonly impede student success such as time management, engagement, and study skills. The program has several components: Summer Orientation Session: Embedded within the university’s twoday summer orientation, the ISUcceed orientation provides an overview for parents and incoming students on the program elements and outcomes. ISUcceed Prep at Fall: Welcomed immediately prior to the start of classes, this transitional program consists of a day and a half of activities that prepare new freshmen for the start of college and introduces them to their graduate counselors and undergraduate academic mentors. ISUcceed Scholars Program: This focal academic year element provides social and academic support to students through bi-weekly meetings, academic seminars, tutoring, leadership
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The Charles E. Brown African American Cultural Center’s ISUcceed program targets the underrepresented population of ISU by creating a program with various facets all aimed to increase retention rates and ease high school to college transition (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).
development, and social activities. Students are assigned graduate counselors or undergraduate academic mentors. Refocus: Refocus is a part of the academic year program that helps students on academic probation get back on track. ISUcceed Summer Research
Internship: This is a collaborative effort with the ISU Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE). The goal of the internship experience is to introduce students who are in STEM programs to scientific research skills, to provide graduate level research activities, and to enable exposure to new academic
and professional opportunities. ISUcceed UNIV 101 Course: The goal of the course is to help students make a successful transition to college, to become engage in campus activities, and to participate in culturally relevant activities in the African American Cultural Center.
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SPORTS
Monday, February 3, 2014 • Page 12 Sports Editor, Briana Payne isu-statesmansports@mail.indstate.edu
ISU comes back against the Cougars Ace Hunt ISU Athletic Media Relations Indiana State became the first visiting team to win four times in the eight-year history of the McLeod Center with its thrilling 87-81 come-from-behind victory over Northern Iowa in front of 5,127 fans. The Sycamores continued their trend of bouncing back from a loss with a victory in the following contest and improved to 175, 8-2 MVC. Indiana State has now won at least 17 regular season games for the fifth consecutive season —breaking a previous record of four set in the early 1960s Dawon Cummings paced the Sycamores with 18 points. He was one of all five Sycamore starters to reach double figures in scoring. Khristian Smith posted his first career double-double with 18 points and 13 rebounds. Justin Gant added 14 and Jake Odum poured in 17. Manny Arop scored 11 with his game-clinching free throws in the final seconds. Deon Mitchell of Northern Iowa and Manny Arop traded three-pointers to open the contest as it was tied 3-3 after the first minute of play. Over the next minute, Seth Tuttle and Khristian Smith traded field goals to once again knot the contest at 5. The Panthers scored the next four before Jake Odum recorded a lay-up with 16:57 on the clock to cut the UNI advantage down to 9-7. Dawon Cummings would post a lay-up at the 15:25 mark before Northern Iowa scored six in a row until Brandon Burnett stroked a pair of free throws three minutes later to cut the Panther cushion down to 19-13. A free throw from Gant made it 2118 as the clock ticked towards 10 minutes left in the first half before UNI’s Matt Bohanon and Cummings traded triples to make it 24-21 with eight and half minutes left before the break. Khristian Smith tallied a lay-up to cut the Panther lead down to 26-23 one minute later but the Panthers countered with five in a row before a Kitchell lay-up got the Sycamores within 31-27 with 4:53
STATESMAN RUNDOWN Indiana State Men’s Basketball vs. Northern Iowa 87-81 (W) Women’s Basketball vs. Bradley 80-67 (W) Recent Contests Men’s Basketball Record vs. Missouri State 72-59 (W) vs. Wichita State 48-68 (L) vs. Loyola 65-61 (W) vs. Illinois State 60-79 (L) vs. Southern Ill. 79-60 (L) Women’s Basketball Record vs. Illinois State 47-44 (W) vs. Evansville 67-46 (W) vs. Southern Illinois 63-44 (W) vs. Missouri State 74-57 (W) vs. Wichita State 83-63 (L) Men’s Basketball Rankings Wichita State 23-0 Indiana State 17-5 Missouri State 15-7 Illinois State 12-10 Northern Iowa 11-11 Bradley 9-14 Loyola 8-14 Evansville 10-13 Drake 12-10 Southern Illinois 8-15
Senior guard Dawon Cummings led the Sycamores with 18 points (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).
remaining. Northern Iowa would lead by as many as 13 points late in the first half but Gant hit a three-pointer and then Smith added a free throw to cut the lead down to 4334 with just over a minute before halftime. Mitchell answered with a lay-up with 51 seconds on the clock for a 45-34 advantage at the break. Gant led the Sycamores with
10 points in the first half. Indiana State torched the nets in the second half, hitting 12-of-22 shots from the field (54.5 percent). The Sycamores held a 36-32 edge in rebounding. Odum tallied five assists in the game to move up to second all-time in career assists Continued on PAGE 13
Women’s Basketball Rankings Wichita State 17-2 Indiana State 12-7 Northern Iowa 10-9 Loyola 8-12 Illinois State 5-13 Missouri State 9-10 Evansville 7-12 Bradley 4-15 Southern Illinois 4-15 Drake 8-11
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with 554. He only trails Steve Reed (616) in the Sycamore record books. Additionally, he hit 11 free throws and is second all-time to Larry Bird with 523. He needs just 19 more to tie Bird’s school record. Northern Iowa added one point to their halftime lead for a 46-34 advantage just 21 seconds after the break. Odum started a 12-0 run with a free throw, which was followed by consecutive 3-pointers from Cummings and then a driving layup by Gant. Smith buried an open trifecta at the 16:14 mark and the Sycamores completely erased the Panther advantage and knotted the score at 46. An Odum layup answered a Northern Iowa field goal for a 50-48 Sycamore lead. The Panthers tied the contest once again before Arop hit a 3-pointer and Smith tallied a driving layup, and Indiana State led 55-50 with just over 14 minutes remaining. Northern Iowa scored three in a row before Cummings was fouled on a drive and hit a pair of free throws at the 11:12 mark to stretch the Sycamore lead out to 57-53. After Arop’s steal, Brandon Burnett grabbed an offensive rebound and hit a pair of charity tosses for a 5953 cushion with 10:39 remaining. Cummings got a stop with the defensive rebound as the clock went under eight minutes remaining and he found a streaking Smith for the layup in transition and the Sycamores surged ahead 62-55. Arop then hit a 3-pointer with 7:06 remaining to give Indiana State its first double-digit lead of the
contest at 65-55. The Sycamores continued their hot second half with a Gant blocked shot and then Cummings buried his fourth triple of the game for a 68-57 advantage with 5:50 on the clock. Northern Iowa answered with buckets on consecutive trips to cut the lead down to 68-62 before Odum found Gant for a layup and reestablished the 70-62 cushion as the clock ticked towards four minutes remaining. After Smith recorded a steal, he came up with a huge offensive rebound off a three-point miss which eventually led to a easy Odum layup with 2:48 to go for a 72-62 lead. Odum then followed up another steal with a pair of charity tosses for a 12-point cushion. Northern Iowa battled all the way back to 81-79 with 32 seconds remaining. Odum was fouled with 23.5 seconds on the clock. He hit them both to stretch the lead back out to 83-79. The Panthers continued the wild final minute of the contest by hitting a pair of free throws and a foul sent Arop to the charity stripe. He hit both free throws for a 8581 lead. The Sycamore defense got a stop and Smith converted at the charity stripe for a 87-81 advantage. Indiana State returns to action on Wednesday, February 5 when they host nationally-ranked Wichita State. Tip-off for the nationally televised contest is set for 8:05 p.m. All fans are encouraged to wear Blue and there will be a $10,000 halfcourt shot promotion sponsored by the Sycamore Athletic Foundation.
Junior forward Justin Gant helped secure the victory against Northern Iowa with 14 points for the Sycamores (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).
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Sycamores post impressive marks at Indiana Relays Craig Padgett ISU Athletic Media Relations Senior Greggmar Swift won the 60meter hurdles in a new personal best time of 7.64 seconds to lead the Sycamores at the Indiana Relays. “Today’s meet was a mixed bad with high and low points, highlighted by Greggmar’s race in the hurdles,” said Men’s Head Coach John McNichols. “He ran a time, which at this time is a nation leader. I was very pleased with that, but was also pleased with our other hurdlers.” Swift’s time ranks him number one in the nation in the 60-meter hurdles. He led a great race by the Sycamore hurdlers as they put four athletes in the top five overall. Senior Duane Brown was third in a time of 7.99 seconds, sophomore Adarius Washington was fourth in 8.04 seconds, and senior Maurice Lyke was fifth in 8.04 seconds. “On the women’s side we had some great performances,” said McNichols. “Katie Wise ran a very strong race in the 60-meter dash against a very strong sprinter from Alabama. Mary Theisen performed very well in the shot put, placing second to Felisha Johnson, but was the first collegiate.” Senior Mary Theisen threw a bomb in the shot put of 56 feet 9 inches that placed her second overall to former Sycamore Felisha Johnson, who won with a throw 57 feet 6 inches. Johnson also won the weight throw with a toss of 74 feet 2 inches. Theisen’s throw in the shot put puts her second in the nation. Junior Carmelia Stewart started off the day with an eighth place finish in the Invitational Long Jump with a jump of 18 feet 5.25 inches. Sophomore Katie Wise started the track action for the Sycamores by qualifying for the 60-meter dash final with a time of 7.47 seconds, but fell just short in the final as she placed second overall in a time of 7.48 seconds. Remona Burchell of Alabama won the race in 7.33 seconds. Senior Chris Fields continued his impressive season as he placed sixth in the weight throw with a throw of 64 feet 3.25 inches. His throw was just half an inch off of the throw that has him ranked 32nd nationally right now. He also placed eighth in the shot put at 59 feet 6 inches. Sophomore Kimyanna Rudolph leaped
The men and women’s track teams ran, threw and vaulted their way to top perfomances at the Indiana Relays this past weekend (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).
her way into the national rankings after the 800-meter run in 2:15.06 and ended clearing 13 feet 3.5 inches to place fourth up with the second fastest time of the in the Invitational pole vault event. She day. Freshman David Timlin earned a currently ranks 25th in the nation. Junior personal best as he finished second in the Byron Ferrell cleared a season best 16 feet 800-meter run in 1:51.77. 10.75 inches to place second overall and “It was the first 800 of David Timlin’s is tied for 40th nationally. career and it was a very impressive race,” “Ferrell’s vault of about 16 feet 11 said McNichols. “That’s sixth all-time for inches puts us back in us and there a lot of great the vault game,” said things ahead for David. He “Today’s meet was also anchored our 4x800 McNichols. “That is just an outstanding effort and a mixed bad with relay, which broke the Rudolph also cleared a high and low points, school record.” great height to get herself Senior Robert Webb highlighted by into the national rankings. competed at the Jack Greggmar [Swift’s] Jennett Invitational at the They are both going to go higher yet and I’m happy race in the hurdles.” University of Northern for them and Coach Iowa. He earned a personal Martin.” best score of 5354 points Seniors Kevin Piraino John McNichols, men’s in the heptathlon finishing and Jonathan Jackson first overall. He won the head coach won their heats of the 400 high jump at 6 feet 8.75 meter dash, but Piriano inches and 60-meter ended up sixth in a time of 49.18 seconds hurdles at 8.27 seconds. and Jackson was tenth in 49.49 seconds. “Bobby had a great second day,” said Freshman Alethia Marrero showcased Women’s Head Coach Angela Martin. her range after winning the 200-meter “He had a personal best in the hurdles, dash yesterday as she won her heat of had a good pole vault, and was just off his
1000-meter run best. Be set himself up well for the rest of the season.” The relay teams wrapped up the meet on a high note as the 4x800 meter relay team of Gabe Ocasio, Brad Adams, Tony Rigoni, and Timlin placed second in a time of 7:40.53. The women’s 4x400 meter relay team Alethia Marrero, Shelby Higginbottom, Demetra Camble, and Bridget Murphy placed third in a time of 3:47.47. The men’s 4x400 team of Kevin Piraino, Jonathan Jackson, Arqeil Shaw, and Max Tuttle placed second overall with a season’s best time of 3:14.41. “We had a few injuries today,” said McNichols. “Taylor (Gilles) in the hurdles hurt her Achilles and we’ll have to see how she is doing. She has had a great year so far and I’d hate to see that derailed. Also, Kyle Nurse went off the track in the 800 and suffered when looked to be a serious Achilles injury.” The Sycamores will split into two squads next weekend with half of the team heading to quadrangular meet with Air Force and the distance runners heading to the University of Notre Dame for the Meyo Invitational.
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Students step up to the‘Mic’
Students sang, read poetry, played music and told stories at ‘Bless the Mic,’ which takes place on the third Thursday of every month. Left: Ollice Nickson sings passionately to the audience. Above: Anthony Sims tells a personal story. Below: Ebony Lott reads from some of her poetry at last week’s event (Photos by SaBrandi Powers).