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Wednesday, September 17, 2014 Indiana State University www.indianastatesman.com Volume 122 Issue 12

Lighting Tour set for October Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing

STEVE WININGER Reporter The upcoming lighting tour presented by campus public safety is designed to address and find potential lighting issues across the Indiana State University Campus.

The annual lighting tour gives public safety officials, student organizations and university administrators the opportunity to tour the campus together and exchange ideas and concerns about potential and current lighting issues around campus properties.

Joseph Newport, Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety, is waiting to announce the official date of the lighting tour.

“The exact day for the tour is yet to be determined,” Newport said. “The tour is always in the fall and after the time change in late October. We wait until then so that we can have a better idea of problem areas based on earlier darkness hours and the trees losing their leaves.”

An official announcement will be sent out the third week of October with more specific times, dates and details about the lighting tour.

Some of the past attendees include the Vice President of Business Affairs, the Vice President of Student Affairs, the Indiana Statesman, the Student Government Association and Residential Life as well as

representatives from campus facilities. major, said she generally feels safe on Individual Indiana State students can campus but admits some of the parking work with the SGA concerning the lighting areas could be better lit. tour.

“I usually feel safe on campus, but some “It is easier to discuss the lighting issues of the parking lots can be a bit frightening at and for everyone to hear and participate night,” Guoli said. in the discussion when Students who are there is a smaller group,” concerned about the Newport said. “They will lighting tour and allow individual students anyone who has any to join in the tour though. concerns about campus If anyone shows an interest lighting and safety in the overall effort to should contact the assist us in campus safety, Student Government we are interested in what Association for more they have to say.” information.

If there were several Rodney Lockman is people who are interested, a junior biology major Public Safety will need and the SGA Director of Youstina Nussara, some prior knowledge for Student Life. civil engineering major organizational reasons.

“SGA is beginning For students like a safety campaign by Freshmen Youstina letting students know Nussara, a civil engineering major, the how to be safe, putting out flyers and lighting tour is a good idea. posting safety information on social media,” “I do not feel safe at night walking from Lockman said. the library to my residence just outside of Any students who feel there needs to campus,” Nussara said. “Some areas are not be a change for lighting can volunteer to lit very well and I don’t feel very safe walking participate in the lighting tour. to my residence. I do use the buddy system To do so they can give their opinion when walking to and from my residence, to SGA by going to their offices or calling especially at night, but it can still be scary.” Public Safety to sign up and personally get Freshman Guoli Tayler, a psychology involved.

“I do not feel safe at night walking from the library to my residence just outside of campus.”

INSIDE THIS ISSUE The 3-week window: First 3 weeks of college determine if freshmen can make it or break it PAGE 3

Booty and the Beast: Vogue accepts

the new era of big butts PAGE 4

College Football: two Indiana State football stars garner National Honors PAGE 30

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Three students finalists in national broadcasting award

Myesha Garner Reporter

with a concentration in journalism and Patiag is a communication major with a Three Indiana State University stu- concentration in electronic media and a dents were nominated for yearly CBI minor in marketing.

Darling is a news and sports operaNational Student Production Awards that will take place in October. ISU stu- tions director.

“My job is to oversee the news and dents Kurt Darling, AJ Patiag and Cole Smith are the three national finalists in sports department,” says Darling. “The news director and sports director anthe nation.

The CBI National Student Produc- swer to me, so basically what I do is tion Awards is a yearly conference filled control content based on news, news with people from all across the U.S. in- reporting, news updates, interviews volved in television, radio, media and and quarterly issues in the news department.” broadcasting.

AJ Patiag is the program director CBI stands for College Broadcasting along with the third nominee, Cole Incorporated.

Richard Green, the manager for Smith.

“I work close with WISU radio, is exthe DJ, and the protremely proud of the duction group,” said three students who Patiag. “I make sure have been nominated we help with the imfor working hard at aging or pick up the what they like to do. slack in the different “It’s an organizadepartments and go tion for the students, out to help with aufaculty advisors, for dio content.” media-outlet weathPatiag and Darling er, TV, radio, film,” are both shocked that said Green. “Every they were nominated year they hold a consince Indiana State is ference that has panel a small school. discussions about “Indiana State is a how to make yourself smaller college, it’s a better teacher and not well known nahow to make yourself Kurt Darling, tionally except for … a better student, and CBI Awards finalist Larry Bird and the how to get prepared gymnastics program, for the real-world radio. These students have put in a lot but being nominated nationally for of hard work over the past year and the an award is really crazy,” said Darling. amount of work and dedication that “Radio is a competitive field.”

Patiag said some people think that rathey put into this has been incredible.”

For Indiana State University to be dio is just people talking and easy work.

“They think we just talk on there but nominated twice is a big deal to the broadcasting family and to the students’ it’s a whole new medium,” said Patiag.

“There’s a part of marketing, there’s a families.

Green believes that this will make part of communication.”

“It’s a bunch of hard work,” said Paincoming students want to be more involved in broadcasting and other media tiag, who had an internship for clear careers because they have been nation- channel media. “You put into it what ally nominated for a prestigious award. you get out of it.”

The three students will find out if they Darling and Patiag, both seniors, said won the award in October at the conthey are happy to be nominated.

Darling is a communication major vention in Seattle.

“Indiana State is a smaller college, it’s not wellknown ... but being nominated nationally for an award is really crazy.”

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First 3 weeks a window of opportunity for freshmen MYESHA GARNER Reporter The first three weeks of college are crucial, especially for freshmen.

It’s usually within these few weeks that a student determines if they can properly adjust to college life.

While some freshmen approach the change with excitement, others struggle to adjust to new surroundings.

Though college can be a prosperous experience, it can also be challenging.

The dean of University College, Dr. Linda Maule, is in charge of freshmen on campus at Indiana State University.

“Within the first three weeks there have been thirteen students who have chosen to withdrawal from the university on their own accord,” Maule said.

For most freshmen it may seem refreshing because they no longer have to follow a designated set of rules; others are so used to the structure that they don’t know how to handle the freedom.

Since balance is a part of adjusting to college life, students must learn to enjoy the freedom while maintaining their academics as well.

Part of this includes actually attending class.

Although most college professors will not make it a priority for students to come to class, students should

still attend.

Some freshman will choose not to go to class just because they know some of them aren’t mandatory and they may feel that the material is not essential.

Thomas Weller, an English professor, currently teaches freshmen students.

“If a student misses two or three or more classes in a week, it does not bode well for a student’s long-term success,” Weller said.

“If a student becomes comfortable not attending classes daily, it is likely that their routine will include not consistently attending courses.”

This is only one of the noticeable issues that help to shape a student’s decision to discontinue their college education.

The most common reason students decide to leave is their financial status.

Although there is a magnitude of resources available to students, not everyone knows of them.

College can be very costly, especially if a student is personally in charge of funding their education.

Loans are the most sought-after source to help a student pay for college, but they are not always the best option.

Although they may seem convenient at the time, loans can pile up and become overwhelming.

Not only is it hard to pay the loan itself back, but the

interest that is usually added on can become a problem as well.

Most students decide early on that they do not have the financial means to take out loans or pay them back, so they decide it would be easier to wait until they have the means to pay for a good education.

There are also students who are kicked out due to disobeying the school policies.

Although there have not been any students who have been kicked out yet this year, usually at the first semester mark there will be a few who will be asked to leave.

Good academic standing is important, but not every freshman has studying at the top of their list of priorities.

Freshman student Stacia Edwards, majoring in criminal justice, argues that students come to college and realize they have no self-discipline.

“They realize they have no self-discipline because up to this point they have only had to obey the rules of their parents,” Edwards said.

This is something that can contribute to a student being removed from the university.

As long as a student can learn how to balance academics with outside influences, it is more than possible not only to succeed, but to excel in their college career.

OPINION

Peterson presents poor parenting practices

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Booty and the Beast:

Our culture’s growing acceptance of big butts

Kylie Adkins Opinions Editor Recently Adrian Peterson, running back for the Vikings, was indicted for accidental injury to his child. Peterson reportedly used a switch to discipline his child and turned himself in due to the level of injury.

This brings up an important issue — child-rearing. When does discipline become abuse? Many people growing up, myself included, were spanked or hit with a switch. My parents tried many other techniques — making us stand in a corner, washing our mouths out with soap and, once we were older, just general groundings.

But these nonviolent methods are not always effective with certain children.

That’s the trick about parenting, though; not every child is the same, and that is also true of discipline methods.

Standing in a corner may work for Lucy, but Timmy may need the spanking.

Many of the young mothers I know attempt to take this nonviolent route, but many of them end up using no discipline rather than nonviolent discipline.

So many people believe that spanking your child is flat-out abuse, but I can tell you it’s not. You can’t crucify these parents because of the parenting choices they make, but it is important to see the line between discipline and abuse.

Abusive behavior does need to be called out, but don’t call out simple discipline as abuse when it isn’t.

There is something to be said about Peterson’s character, though. He realized he had crossed the line and turned himself in. He faces up to a twoyear prison sentence if he is convicted.

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Julian Winborn

Political Columnist

Vogue Magazine has published an article titled, “We’re Officially in the Era of the Big Booty.” With Nicki Minaj’s “Anaconda,” it seems that the fashion publication is finally catching on. Though Vogue may believe that they are shedding light on a fresh new trend, their contribution only reveals the maga-zine’s persistent diversity

issues.

First, it must be noted that there is no new “era” of appreciating a big behind.

The black and Latino com-munities have appreciated big butts for a very long time; however, Erika Kennedy at Huffington Post ar-gues that it was not until Jennifer Lopez that big butt appreciation went into the mainstream. In her article “J Lo’s A-- Changed the World,” Kennedy asserts that before Lopez the mainstream media was not “giv-ing props to the junk in anyone’s trunk.”

As Kara Brown notes in her Jezebel article, music serves as a monument to big booty appreciation throughout

the black community with songs such as Destiny Child’s “Bootylicious,” the award-winning “Baby Got Back” by SirMix-a-Lot — the song that “Anaconda” samples — and Brown also mentions the pages of King Magazine that featured curvaceous women of color.

Brown expressed a very pertinent point saying that the “real issue” is that when a “beauty trend becomes popular in the mainstream” women of color are “instantly removed” from the phenomenon. On Twitter, critics insulted Vogue’s lack of cultural awareness. One user tweeted, “How Paula Deen created soul food #VogueArticles,” and another posted “The Neo Soul awakening — Adele and Lorde bring the vibes #VogueArticles.”

What is at work is a consistent disregard for body types that are not well within the parameters of fashion industry norms.

Vogue’s proclamation of the big-booty age is not indicative of any actual trend; it actu-ally showcases their utter lack of awareness and acceptance of other body types.

As Brown mentions in her article, Vogue is the magazine that hacks away at its already thin models with Photoshop, as well as features a “body issue” that is

designed to appreciate a wide variety of bodies but only features thin women and athletic men. In addition, Vogue has just featured a woman of color on their internationally-acclaimed September Issue for the first time in 25 years. With such a history, Vogue certainly should not feign to be a source of body appreciation.

So to the homogenous editors of Vogue who have written that large butts were “not something one as-pired to,” yes, big booty appreciation is brand new. What is more striking is the underlying arrogance of the article.

As Brown mentions in her Jezebel piece, Vogue thought of big booties as a hindrance because they are taking their own standards as the definitive standard that all women want to aspire to, so it is rather off-putting to Vogue when people do not subscribe to their standards for what is attractive. And the idea that women want to fit into the standards of an industry that does not fully represent them is mired in the assumption that whiteness and thinness is the default.

Though Vogue is eternally searching for the next upcoming trend in body types to unveil to the public, every person who lives outside of the Vogue vacuum is already aware that those body types exist.

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor: To answer the absurd title “Reasons against gay marriage are ridiculous” is really a stretch. Have you ever read the world’s No. 1 seller, the Bible? Paul talks about one man and one woman — where’s the wiggle room?

Part of the signs of the end times will be a falling away of morals such as gay marriage, abortion, etc. — read Romans chapter one. To say a Biblical argument often makes an appearance but is invalid is a hoot. What do you think our laws are based on — the Ten Commandments, not suggestions.

Diversity seems to be only for the liberals in this country and if one doesn’t agree with them they are wrong. What will you say to God when you stand before Him someday?

Jesus loves you and died for you — accept Him today and be free from your sins.

Tom Royal, Charleston, Illinois

Opinions Policy The opinions page of the Indiana Statesman offers an opportunity for the Indiana State University community to express its views. The opinions, individual and collective, expressed in the Statesman and the student staff’s selection or arrangement of

content do not necessarily reflect the attitudes of the university, its Board of Trustees, administration, faculty or student body. The Statesman editorial board writes staff editorials and makes final decisions about news content. This newspaper serves

as a public forum for the ISU community. Make your opinion heard by submitting letters to the editor at statesmanopinions@isustudentmedia.com. Letters must be fewer than 500 words and include year in school, major and phone number for verification.

Letters from non-student members of the campus community must also be verifiable. Letters will be published with the author’s name. The Statesman editorial board reserves the right to edit letters for length, libel, clarity and vulgarity.

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A Young Man’s Guide to College

Footwear and what is says about men

Whoever says that shoes don’t say a lot about a person, doesn’t own a pair and prefers to walk around campus barefoot. I wish I could be as righteous as those people, but we can all be honest and agree that shoes give onlookers a message about who you are as an individual.

I like to think of them in the same light as cars. Shoes get you from Point A to Point B; they send a message to about you to people you haven’t Columnist others even met before, and they provide another way to express yourself. I guess the question is how good can you look going from Point A to Point B? Can you express yourself with accuracy? To do these things we need an understanding of different types of shoes since we live in a world based on first impressions.

Let’s go ahead and start with casual tennis shoes. I’ll emphasize my focus on the term “casual” because actual tennis shoes for physical activity need no explanation and only belong in the gym or a lazy day on campus.

I’m talking about some low-top, throwback Nikes, Adidas, and New Balances. No, I’m not talking about the bulky, white New Balances that your uncle wears.

These shoes give the vibe that you enjoy being comfortable while not sacrificing style. You may not have been the ideal jock in high school getting all the ladies because you were too busy getting a 4.0. You now have an appreciation for style along with your affinity for algorithms, and already have a job offer in Silicon Valley upon graduation. You are a little reserved, but you won’t need to say much when others notice your newfound self at your 10-year high school reunion.

The next type of shoes are for my fellow Vans and Converse fans. This category is a little difficult to talk about since there are so many various styles of these shoes. Converse and Vans shoes can be preppy and clean looking or worn down and portray a “Yeah I think about how I look, I just don’t care about what you think” message. The pristine Converse shoes say that you’re a classic guy and you just wanted a good pair of shoes that are versatile for any outfit or occasion, last a long time and are reliable — the same qualities you hope to find in the woman you will eventually marry.

The worn Vans and Converse shoes are for the audacious or the lazy. Please make sure it isn’t the latter. Basically, you listen a little, but do a lot. You’ve always had your own agenda and probably blew off what seemed to be some important things to go get a fountain drink with some friends and play guitar when you got back home. It’s the small things in life, right?

Ben Ramseier

Men should look for the same qualities in women as they would want in personal, everyday footwear (Photo courtesy of clipart.com).

Boat shoes have gotten a bro rap, I mean, a bad rap. If you wear these daily, then you’re a traditional guy and wanted the classic versatility that Converse or Vans have, but you don’t have any Blink-182 lyrics memorized from your past to justify such a purchase.

So, you got Sperry’s because it’s a safe move and they’re what your grandpa and dad wear.

There’s nothing wrong with keeping a legacy going, just make sure you don’t live up to the negative stigma

that media has given to the fraternity bro.

Tan or brown oxfords and oxford wing tips are there to make a statement.

You’re a gentleman who pays attention to detail and does his work diligently, but you’re comfortable outside of the working environments of school or your internship. You can wear these bad boys out at a nice bar or casually to a first date, but, take heed, your outfit must be as debonair as your footwear.

Almost every girl can appreciate a guy who wears boots. I’m not talking about cowboy boots or Dickie’s work boots. Those are geographically and contextually limited as to when to wear them.

The type of boots I’m talking about are ones that you can wear when you go out with your friends to the bar and other casual settings that marry aesthetic appeasement and functionality.

Boots are basically the Kevlar vests of footwear. They allow you to be worry free when it’s snowing, raining or when a drink gets spilled from your friend drunkenly performing his Bruce Lee impression. That’s all a girl wants in guy, resilience and security that he can handle almost anything.

Some people immediately scoff at the idea of owning a pair of high top shoes, but they just haven’t seen the right pair yet. Sneakerheads are usually big fans of these shoes and I believe everyone has a little bit of a Sneakerhead in them. Ideal high tops that come to mind are Jordans, Nike Sportswear footwear and a few Adidas.

These types of shoes convey to your spectators that you can ball when you want to, but that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your taste in music just because you’re athletic. You live life spontaneously, which explains why you’ll need the extra ankle support when you hit the dance floor.

The only reason Vibram Five Finger shoes are being addressed is so that their presence will become extinct after the publication of this column. Wearing those “shoes” doesn’t give you any super powers.

Unless you count looking like a pretentious, wannabe outdoorsman a power, then you’ll be waiting a long time for your distress signal to illuminate the night sky.

Go run in some grass or something.

All in all, it’s how you fit these types of shoes in your personal style. These descriptions may help, but, realistically, great branding has formed these perceptions. Break the social norms by wearing some distressed oxfords with jeans instead of slacks. Get your vans dirty and roll up the sleeves of your fitted, navy slacks; a preppy look that doesn’t need help from a cookie cutter. Shoes don’t make the man; they are just the preface to his story.

FEATURES

Features Editor, Andrew Christman StatesmanFeatures1@isustudemtmedia.com Monday, September 15, 2014 • Page 6

W.A.K.E wakes up West Terre Haute ADLER INGALSBE Reporter W.A.K.E. is a local gothic/postrock band that has been playing and performing together for two years.

Most of their performances take place in West Terre Haute, Indiana, which is where they were first discovered and where they first developed a following.

Ethan Gregg, the band’s drummer, said the name W.A.K.E. has a meaning to it, but the band hasn’t told the public what exactly that meaning is.

“W.A.K.E does stand for something, but we have yet to release it. When we release our full-length album early next year, we’ll finally release the full name,” Gregg said.

While their band is mostly known for playing post-rock type songs, Gregg said they don’t really fall under any genre.

“We’ve been told that we’re not really a genre-specific band, but if someone

were [to ask], we’d say emo/post-rock,” Connection said on the website that a he said. listener can tell who W.A.K.E.’s influences According to reverbnation.com, are just by listening to their songs.

W.A.K.E. is known in the music world as “W.A.K.E. took me back to the days being simply unique. that ‘One Armed Scissors’ by At The “If I had one word to describe the Drive In was my anthem. You can band W.A.K.E. … really tell where and their recently their influences released 4-piece come into play “W.A.K.E does stand for EP ‘Morrigan,’ it with their music. would definitely drums something, but we have yet to Driving have to be unique. and powerful Mostly because release it. When we release our instrumentals tell a they are one full-length album early next story of their own of those bands year, we’ll finally release the full without the need that are hard to of vocals, or lyrical name.” describe to people, content.

When but I’ll try my vocals are added, Ethan Gregg hardest to find it’s even better. the words that fit Aaron Norris with them,” one website his powerful voice reviewer said. really adds an emotional element to Kaleb Fulkerson of Owensboro Indie music,” he said.

Gregg said the band doesn’t play as much locally, but they are often on the road playing music in other cities and states.

“We don’t play locally that often anymore, just because we have a lot of other places we like to play, but we’re actually on our way to Evansville, Indiana, from Jackson, Tennessee, where we played last night, from Indian Lakes.

After this three-day run, we’re taking some time off actually to finish writing and recording our upcoming full-length album,” he said.

Gregg also said W.A.K.E. is attempting to come back to Terre Haute and play a few shows for the local fans.

“We’re trying to set up a small show at the Verve sometime in October, and we’ll probably be playing a house show or two soon as well,” he said.

For more information, follow the band on Twitter at @wake_band

‘Gotham’ up to bat Sunday nights on Fox Kylie Adkins Opinions Editor “Gotham” is set to premiere this Sunday, Sept. 22, and it is bound to be a fantastic show.

“Gotham,” as you may have guessed, is another Batman television show.

But this particular one has a bit of a twist: it focuses on Commissioner Gordon and his rise to power, rather than Bruce Wayne and Batman.

The show starts right after Bruce Wayne’s parents are killed and it goes through Gordon’s mission to find the murderer.

“Gotham” goes into the background of Gotham City, so we get to see how the villains came to take over the city, creating the need for a Batman.

They talk about the Penguin and Fish Mooney, and even feature younger versions of many popular villains, like Catwoman.

While the Joker should make an appearance, Fox has

said that they will not tell the audience who the Joker is, but rather open up multiple different doors for his identity.

The show definitely appears to be more interesting than most other Batman shows.

Jada Pinkett-Smith does a fantastic job as Fish Mooney, and they made some wonderful acting choices for Jim Gordon and the Penguin.

Robin Taylor seems like an odd choice for the Penguin at first, but like many of the choices, he actually fits the role beautifully, while not being the typical Penguin we think of.

Fox has done a brilliant job of capturing the atmosphere that a show of this caliber requires.

There will be gang violence, crooked cops and a growing Batman in a city that is slowly losing its mind.

It should be a blast.

‘Gotham’ focuses on Commissioner Gordon rather than Batman (Photo

by Kira Clouse).

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WELCOME FROM THE DIRECTOR Have you noticed the Career Center’s new marketing campaign focusing on imagining and achieving your career dreams? We hope you will look to the Career Center as a place to explore your post-graduation dreams — both big and small — and allow us to work with you on reaching them. One of the best ways to start exploring your internship or job goals is to attend the Career Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 24. There are more than 110 companies scheduled to participate in the fair (and some graduate schools as well), and all of them will have either internDarby Scism ship or full-time job opportunities available to ISU students. This Career Fair is a unique opportunity to meet Indiana State Career many employers and recruiters all in one place and learn about what you could be doing with your future.

Center Director At the Career Fair, as well as in the internship and job search process, employers are looking for students who can bring a variety of skills and experiences to their companies. Employers come to ISU knowing that our students are receiving a great education with core knowledge in a number of content areas. But employers are just as interested in what soft, transferrable, and professional skills students bring to the company. The article on Page 4 talks about how important these skills are and what employers want to see from an ISU student.

The Career Center, along with other ISU faculty and staff, have developed some Professional Skills Certificates that will help you develop and increase the professional, transferrable, and career-ready skills that you bring to employers. We encourage you to consider completing one or more of these “skills certificates” that will set you apart from your peers and make you a more competitive job applicant. Check out the Career Center page for a list of skills certificates you can start this semester!

Best wishes for a great Fall semester and successfully exploring your career dreams.

Sincerely, Dr. Darby Scism Executive Director, Career Center Indiana State University

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Employers Seek Graduates with Professional and Employability Skills Last year, the Indiana State University Career Center and Division of Academic Affairs hired Eduventures, a higher education research and consulting firm, to survey employers and human resource professionals in the State of Indiana about the skills and qualifications they seek when hiring new college graduates. Not surprisingly, Indiana employers mentioned that students’ “professional and soft skills” are just as important as their academic knowledge and “hard skills.” What this means is that students not only need to have knowledge and experience in their major and industry area, but they need to know how to present themselves professionally in the workplace. Employers mentioned the following skills/qualities as being the most important for new graduates to possess: • • • • • • •

Communication skills Critical thinking skills Problem solving Teamwork Leadership Analyze and Evaluate Data Global Understanding

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Understanding of Technology Self-management / Work independently Strong ethics and integrity Adaptability and flexibility Conducting oneself in a professional manner (email etiquette, professional dress and demeanor, etc.)

Professional Skills Certificates In response to these needs of employers, Indiana State University and the Career Center created the “Professional Skills Certificate” initiative to help students develop some of these employability skills as they earn their academic degree. Faculty and staff from a variety of departments have started developing certificate programs that will help students enhance specific professional skills that will make them more competitive in the job search and more successful in the workplace. A few of the already established certificates include: • Sycamore Career Ready Certificate – focuses on professional identity, skills, and experience to improve your chances at finding a great job.

• Workplace Professional Skills Certificate – introduces necessary workplace skills such as customer service, diversity training, sexual harassment prevention, confidentiality and communication skills.

• Certified Peer Educator Training – teaches skills needed by peer educators on health, wellness and safety topics.

• Team Facilitation Certificate – prepares students to work with groups in an experiential context related to team and individual growth, group development, and adventure-challenge education.

• Leadership Certificate – prepares students to lead by examining the vision, values, and beliefs that will shape the direction of our campus and our world.

There are a number of additional certificates in the planning stages that will be launched in the next year. Students are also encouraged to pursue third party and online certifications that are valued in their respective industry and career fields.

For more information on the Certificate Program please see http://www.indstate.edu/carcen/students/certificates.aspx

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DRESS FOR SUCCESS MATCHING ACTIVITY 1 Formal Attire

A While interning, conferences, dinner during an interview, for informational interviews and on-­the-­ job unless otherwise specified 2 Interview attire B Emphasizes comfort and personal expression over presentation and uniformity 3 Professional attire C Training programs and travel 4 Business casual D Internship and job interviews, career and job fairs, networking events, and presentations 5 Casual E Clothing suitable for "black-­tie" social events, such as a debutante cotillion or dance * If you are not sure, ask or consult your professional organization

The Suit Two piece matching in dark grey, navy, brown or black. For women, pants or skirt is appropriate.

The Shirt or Blouse Blouses and shirts should be well-fitting, solid color, long-sleeved, no patterns.

For women, no low necklines.

The Shoes Dress shoes, polished. For men, the color should match the belt. For women, the color should be black or should match the suit. No open-toed shoes, platforms or heels over 2.5 inches.

The Accessories For men, a classic metal watch (no alarm), one ring, no piercings, a plain tie or small pattern. For women, a classic metal watch, small gold or silver earrings, simple necklace. If wearing a skirt, be sure to wear stockings.

Grooming Neatly arranged or trimmed hair, clean nails, minimal perfume or cologne, no visible tattoos, no smoker’s smell. For men, shave or trim face hair. For women, minimal makeup and plain nails.

1:E, 2:D, 3:A, 4:C, 5:B

Answer Key:

What Not to Wear for an Interview Leggings Unmatched suit Large patterns Camisoles or sheer tops Anything too tight Boots Sandals

Heels over 2.5 inches Backpacks Plastic accessories Athletic socks Piercings Skirts shorter than knee length Large barrettes or hairbands

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Thank You Partners As we embark on another whirlwind recruiting season, I would like to pause and express my gratitude to our Employer Partners whose presence and participation make our on-campus recruiting events a success. By attending the Career Fair, you have shown that you believe in the power of BLUE and the effect that it has on students as potential interns and employees. Your commitment to the University through this one event is significant and appreciated. Because of this, I invite you to continue to work with the Employer Relations team to explore some of the other ways that you can recruit BLUE. Whether it’s to post a job on Sycamore Career Link, or host a group of students at your company for a site visit, I welcome the opportunity to connect with you and discuss how we can help you reach your desired talent.

Thank you for believing in STATE and having the confidence to hire our students and graduates.

TERESA DWYER

Sincerely, Teresa Dwyer Assistant Director, Employer Relations teresa.dwyer@indstate.edu

CAREER CENTER

Get Involved With On-Campus Recruiting Doors open when you take advantage of opportunities and opportunities abound through On-Campus Recruiting. You might not know this but right now, employers want YOU. That’s right, while you are engrossed with student activities, leading a student organization, working on campus or at some parttime job while seamlessly balancing it all with the pursuit of knowledge - YOU are most desirable to future employers. That’s right, they want to meet YOU. So much so that company recruiters even come to campus for the purpose of seeking YOU out, educating YOU about opportunities with their company, and interviewing YOU for internships and jobs. This phenomenon where recruiters come to campus with the hope of finding bright, talented students and future graduates for their internships and entry-level roles is called On-Campus Recruiting, or OCR. OCR occurs in a multitude of ways and it’s happening more often than you might think, right here at Indiana State University.

Career Fairs The most obvious way that recruiters participate in OCR is by attending the Career Fair. This event draws a large number of representatives from big name companies to those smaller and mid-level firms. The Career Fair is open to all students, freshman through senior, graduate students and alumni, from any academic discipline. This is your chance to have that face-to-face contact with a recruiter, during which time you can ask all those burning questions that you can’t always get the answers to from a website. You can learn first-hand about the hiring pro-

cess, what they look for in potential candidates, the career path of new employees. The list is endless.

What you need to know is that the Career Fair is your chance to ask those questions and get the answers you will need in order to make an informed decision about choosing a major, determining if an internship is in line with your career goals, or if the company is a good fit for you. This is your time to explore and learn. Go, seek, and discover. The opportunity is there for you!

Information Sessions

Another way in which companies will engage in OCR is by hosting an information session. Information sessions happen throughout the academic year and are either coordinated by the Career Center or by a targeted academic department based on the companies’ recruiting needs. An information session is a scheduled time where company representatives come on campus to educate you about careers within their organization. It is standard practice that representatives will collect resumes at the session and conduct interviews either immediately following the information session or the following day. Therefore, you’ll want to come prepared with a resume and ready to make a positive first impression.

On-Campus Interviews Not all companies that interview on campus choose to do an information session. Many jobs that are posted in Sycamore Career Link are tied to an oncampus interview schedule. While the Career Center tries to promote these opportunities within the appropriate academic department and through targeted emails, the best way to stay informed about who is interviewing on campus is log in to Sycamore Career Link and view “All Interview Schedules”. This will give you the low down on which companies are coming to campus. A more refined search will detail those companies that fit with your qualifications.

Employers have the ability to select who they want to interview in advance, so you’ll want to have a resume that has been critiqued by a member of the Career Center ready to go for when these interview sessions are posted. A delay in submitting your materials could result in a missed opportunity.

On-Campus Recruiting provides students with a unique prospect, one in which companies come looking for you. Recruiters see that you are developing time management skills, honing your leadership experience, making decisions that have an impact on the future, and involved in your community. You’re engaged in your education and that’s what employers are seeking, students just like YOU. Opportunities like this don’t happen after you’ve graduated. Take advantage of these while you are at Indiana State University, you won’t regret it.

For a complete list of upcoming events, please go to http://career.indstate.edu.

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Internship Success Stories Employers have stated that they want to hire recent graduates who have some experience. Internships are a great way to gain experience in your field of interest and network with industry professionals at the same time. If you are looking for an internship visit the Career Center for assistance with your search and learn more about the Internship Scholarships that are available. Here are a few success stories from our summer interns!

Jaylon Hines Indiana State University Communications and Marketing “My internship was absolutely wonderful! I was able to have so many opportunities of networking and professional development that I would not have been able to get anywhere else. I was even offered a permanent position! I truly loved every moment.”

Renisha Murray WTWO/WAWV “As a graduating senior my internship has taught me that it’s not about the finish line, it’s about the journey that brings together a resume well worth showcasing.

Interning with Channel 2 has truly sharpened my character in many ways from my professionalism to my presentation and simply increasing my knowledge of how the “realworld” works. I want to be a reporter, and if any student has the opportunity to intern no matter what profession, I say take it. Many students would do anything to be where you are and there’s nothing like getting to know what your career will look like once you get there. Remember don’t just have goals, have a passion for what you want to dedicate your entire life to, I certainly do.”

Amy Hicks Hayden Park Physical Therapy “I believe that my internship helped me professionally because it gave me hands on experience in the field that I am interested in, as well as making me more excited about pursing a PT career in the future.”

Elinor Balensuela Arts Illiana “My internship experience surpassed my expectations.

Every day with Arts Illiana was a new adventure. On any given day I could be working with artists, helping put together and open a gallery exhibit, writing press releases and magazine articles, or going to set up art at various locations in town.

The people at Arts Illiana are wonderful; they are some of the kindest, funniest, and intelligent people I have ever had the pleasure of working beside.

The Focus Indiana Scholarship that I received has helped me professionally by opening up a new world to me. While I have been writing for Spectrum (Arts Illiana’s quarterly publication), I have had practice with article writing and editing. Both of these skills will help me in pursing my future goals, whatever they may be. I am grateful for Focus Indiana in helping me find a place that has become one of my favorite places to be. I am currently still working with Arts Illiana and I couldn’t imagine leaving any time soon.”

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Using Social Media In the Job Search General Social Media Tips A vast majority of employers are using multiple social media platforms to recruit new talent. They may post jobs through their accounts, accept applications, promote their company, or simply look to open a dialogue with potential candidates. An applicant should expect that employers will Google them and/or check out their social media accounts.

Below is some general advice that will help applicants have a strong social media presence.

1. Complete your profile for all sites you join.

2. Post diverse content such as quotes, recommendations, links to articles, books, or videos of interest.

3. Subscribe to (follow) companies and industry leaders.

4. Stay up-to-date on new features and privacy settings.

5. Always be positive!

Employers DO want to the see these items on your profile: • Your professional qualifications • Intelligent and creative content • Demonstration of solid communication skills • Positive references and comments from other people • Awards and accolades you’ve received Employers DON’T want to see these items on your profile: • Inappropriate photos or content • Content on drinking/drugs or sexuality • Bad-mouthing previous employers, co-workers, or clients • Poor communication skills • Misrepresentation of qualifications

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have quality and strength in your connections over quantity.

Tips for Using LinkedIn Having a LinkedIn profile that demonstrates your positive professional skills can make a great first impression. LinkedIn is a good way to connect and learn from professionals in the field.

Getting Started…

For a great profile, focus on 6 key areas: 1. A professional photo 2. A headline that is a quick overview of what you offer 3. Industry related keywords and transferable skills 4. Work experience, internships, volunteer work, and extra-curricular activities 5. University education 6. Gather recommendations from connections. To improve these areas and your profile in general, go to “students.linkedin.com”.

Start Connecting!

Begin with family, friends, and fellow students.

Then seek teachers, professors, and other professionals you have a positive relationship with. Seek out new people to connect with either by having a current connection introduce you or by politely and professionally messaging that individual.

Know Your Audience Approach people you do not know in a formal and professional manner. As you build a better rapport, use the language and salutation your connection feels comfortable with. Once you’re connected, stay connected. Give updates and send articles of mutual interest. Remember, it is more important to

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Search for Jobs and Companies Students can look first in “linkedin.com/studentjobs”. This is a listing of internships and jobs that are more entry level than the rest. In addition, use the company filter at the top of your home page to find companies you are interested in. Be sure to follow them and check their careers section.

Search the Indiana State University Page for Alumni Here you will get access to your alumni and fellow students. Search for people through various filters: Where they live, what they do, and what they studied. You already have something in common with these alumni (ISU) so they are a great place to start.

Google Hangout Tips Google Hangouts has become another good social media job search option for connecting with companies and job forums. Some companies have pre-recorded videos or host live chat sessions to talk about their internship or job opportunities.

WARNING – recently there have been many job scams posted through social media. Make sure to always research and verify you are communicating with a “real” company. Ask the Career Center staff if you have any questions!

The Career Center is using social media to keep our students informed about upcoming events, workshops, employers on campus and career-related articles. Follow us to keep up to date on all things “Career.”

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The Harsh Reality of Resumes and Applications Your resume is your chance to make a first impression and you know what they say about first impressions and second chances. Make your mark with a great resume! Take a look at the numbers and you will see why it is critical to have a great resume to show off your skills and experience.

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Average time spent looking at a resume is less than one minute.

76% of resumes are ignored if your email address is unprofessional.

An average of 250 resumes are received for each position out there.

There is an 88% job rejection rate if you have a picture of yourself on your resume.

427,000 resumes are posted on Monster.com per week There is a 17% chance your cover letter will be read, so it better be good to grab their attention.

89% of hiring managers will not hire a candidate that does not have a resume.

Only 1 typo can get your resume rejected.

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If you’re looking for a career, and not just another job, consider this: · · · · · · ·

We are the largest company in our industry.

We are a market leader with an excellent reputation.

We have an outstanding management team, most of whom have been with Cintas for many years.

We are experienced, knowledgeable and committed.

We are ownership-driven. We are motivated by the long-term value of Cintas.

We consider every person on the Cintas team a partner.

We act with honesty and integrity in everything we do.

These are the reasons we have been successful in the past and the reasons we will continue to flourish in the future. Our partners know that our success is their success and it could be yours too!

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Fair Well at the Career Fair

Career Fairs are a great way to connect with potential employers … if you follow these tips and plan accordingly! Follow these steps and create a solid plan to ensure you use your time effectively the day of the fair.

• Ask good questions and show interest by engaging in conversation with employers.

• Visit with companies you aren’t familiar with – they might have amazing internship and job opportunities!

Before: • Review the list of employers coming to the Career Fair from the Career Center website by clicking the “Workshop & Events” tab and then “Employer Registration” link.

• Research information on each employer and prepare questions to ask them.

• Let your instructors know you would like to attend the fair as soon as possible so you can make arrangements not to miss anything.

• Update your resume by coming to the Career Center walk-in hours 10 a.m. to Noon or 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. M-F. • Make sure your dress clothes are clean and pressed before the fair.

• Practice your “elevator pitch” prior to the fair.

After: • Write a “thank you” note or email to the employers you are most interested in and mention something specific you talked about.

• Follow up with application deadlines if you told the employer you were going to apply online.

During: • Leave your backpack at “coat/backpack check” station.

• Use your prepared elevator pitch that you have been practicing.

• Use the map you receive at check-in to find the companies you had planned on talking to.

• Stay a while. Work the room by taking your time with each employer.

Your “elevator pitch” is your opportunity to introduce yourself in a way that is interesting and gives the employer enough information for them to get to know you. It’s just long enough to explain your skills and interests before you reach the proverbial top floor in the elevator.

Elevator Pitch Example: “Hello! My name is Sycamore Sam and I am the official mascot of Indiana State University. I enjoy getting the fans excited for home games and love to make little kids smile at campus events. I would love to talk to you more about your company and how I can bring my communication skills and positive energy to your organization.”

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Hackathon spawns snappiest apps

Betsy Simon

ISU Communications and Marketing The race is on for a team of four students selected to represent Indiana State University as one of 25 colleges competing in the inaugural United Athletes Foundation Hackathon sponsored by Microsoft to promote innovation and entrepreneurship at historically black colleges and universities.

Information technology students Philip Urlich, Adam Nover, Tyler Howe and Trey Holland have one week to develop an idea for an innovative application that incorporates, but is not limited to, a Microsoft platform. Their idea must be accompanied by a 2-minute video explaining the concept and an optional PowerPoint presentation, which are due Sept. 17.

“I’m really excited to be a part of this competition. I’ve never done anything like this before, but I bet it’s going to be a great experience,” said Holland, a junior from Peru, Indiana. “I think this will prepare me for the competitive world and give me a better understanding on how to tackle objectives that I will surely face in my ca-

reer.”

The digital ideas will be judged by a panel of members from the Asian, Hispanic and black chambers of commerce, and industry executives, who will select the top 12 teams to be flown to Microsoft Headquarters in Redmond, Washington, Nov. 12-14, to present their ideas to Microsoft executives.

On the line for the winning teams are $70,000 in scholarships and prizes, plus the possibility of internships and employment with Microsoft. The competition kicked off Sept. 10 with an announcement livestreamed on Facebook.

“Indiana State’s team will give 125 percent effort,” said Bob English, dean of ISU’s College of Technology. “We’re so pleased to participate and will be energized and engaged, and we will bring tears to people’s eyes many times if for no other reason than our passion to do excel.”

The competition is divided into three phases — introduction, challenge and competition — with a goal of raising awareness among diverse populations about the benefits of pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and

math.

After being approached by Microsoft to find participating universities, Reggie Howard, founder and executive director of the UAF reached out to Fields Jackson, one of the top diversity experts in the country for small companies.

“We think there’s a lot of talent out there and we want companies to know where that talent is, so this opportunity has been created for the diverse kinds of students that fill the roles in Silicon Valley,” Jackson said.

Jackson contacted Phil Ness, Indiana State’s associate vice president of development for athletics and his friend of 30 years, who brought the idea to College of Technology faculty.

“Thinking strategically, Microsoft has opened the contest to institutions with high levels of diversity and is an institution of academic excellence but one that is very diverse and Indiana State fits that profile,” Ness said.

The competition will give students a better look into the technology industry, said Edie Wittenmyer, an instructor in the electronics and computer engineering

technology department who will serve as the team’s faculty advisor.

“Hackathons encourage students to see that they can apply what they’re learning at big entities, while also allowing them to network with people in the industry,” she said. “I’ve also heard that hackathons are often how companies, like Microsoft, fill their pool of candidates for jobs and internships, so this could lead to a lot more for our students.”

Tapped to serve as team leader for the competition, Ulrich, a senior from Franklin, has taught a course on Android programming at Ivy Tech and taken a couple courses in app development.“I’m the kind of guy who likes competition and solving problems and both of those are a part of this competition,” he said.

Nover, a junior from Greenwood, Indiana, hopes it puts him ahead of his competition in the job market.

“It will not only be a great learning experience, but will allow me to see what it is like to be working side by side with big IT companies, and to hopefully win and continue to work alongside Microsoft as a partner,” he said.

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John Mascari blows away the competition Kevin Jenison ISU Athletic Media Relations Indiana State junior John Mascari was named the men’s Division I National Athlete of the Week by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross-Country Coaches Association, USTFCCCA, today.

Mascari is the first Sycamore to earn the national recognition and the first harrier from the Missouri Valley Conference to be honored.

“John [Mascari] is very deserving,” John McNichols, Indiana State men’s cross-country coach, said. “He has certainly made an impact on the sport in the last couple of years.

He was a national qualifier as a freshman and earned All-American honors last year. He has also had tremendous success in the distance events on the track.”

The USTFCCCA release cited Mascari’s domination of the 8K run at Illinois State in their recognition of the Sycamore sophomore.

“What started as a controlled 2014 debut run for Indiana State’s John Mascari through the early stages of the Country Financial Illinois State Invitational turned into a successful dash for the finish with one of the NCAA’s fastest milers,” the association said. “Mascari ultimately pulled away from Sam Penzenstadler — a third-place finisher in the NCAA Championships 1500 meters and winner of last weekend’s Wisconsin Badger Open — down the stretch to claim the 8k victory in 23:54, 7 seconds clear of Penzenstadler.

“With the win, he picks up right where he left off during his breakthrough 2013 cross country campaign as an AllAmerican and the Great Lakes Region champion,” the release continued.

“His Sycamores are back in action this weekend at the Indiana Intercollegiates before heading to Notre Dame to kick off October.” National Athlete of the

Junior John Mascari leaves his opponents in the dust during a heated 2014 race (Photo by ISU Communications and Marketing).

Week is an award selected and presented by the USTFCCCA Communications Staff at the beginning of each week to six collegiate cross-country athletes, one male and one female for each of the three NCAA divisions.

Nominations are open to the public.

Coaches and sports information directors are encouraged to nominate their student-athletes, as are studentathletes, their families and friends and fans of their programs.

The award seeks to highlight not only the very best times, marks and scores on a week-to-week basis, but also performances that were significant on the national landscape and/or the latest in a series of strong outings.

Quality of competition, suspenseful finishes and other factors will also play a role in the decision.

Indiana State junior John Mascari continued to receive honors Tuesday as he was named the Missouri Valley Conference men’s cross country Athlete of the Week the league office announced.

This is the seventh weekly MVC honored for Mascari, the first this season.

He was the MVC Athlete of the Week five times in 2013 and once in 2012.

Mascari competed in his first race of the 2014 season at the Country Financial Illinois State University Cross Country Invitational and dominated the event.

The Sycamore junior had a winning time of 23:54 over the 8K distance on

a cold, windy day at the Illinois State University golf course.

Mascari and Illinois State’s Ryan Rutherford were step for step through most of the race but the Sycamore junior took control in the final kilometer to post the win. Rutherford faded to third with Loyola-Chicago’s Sam Penzentadler finishing second in 24:01.

The invitational featured four teams ranked among the top 15 of their region — Indiana State in the Great Lakes and Illinois State, Loyola-Chicago and Iowa in the Midwest — and Division III powerhouse North Central.

Mascari led three Sycamores into the top 10 as Indiana State was edged out for the team title by Iowa, 48-42.

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WEEKLY PLAYBOOK:

Minor upsets and close calls fuel Week 4

Rob Lafary Sports Editor Most of your favorite national championship contenders are still in the hunt three weeks into the season but a handful quickly found themselves on the brink of playoff elimination after falling to hungry underdogs in week three.

Notably, South Carolina’s upset of No. 6 Georgia and Boston College’s shocker over No. 9 USC headlined last week’s slip ups but East Carolina slipping by No. 17 Virginia Tech and Virginia toppling No. 21 Louisville also provided some fireworks and led to a shake up in this week’s Top 25. Add it all together and it boils up to be another fun week of college football.

No. 5 Auburn at No. 20 Kansas State — This is a prime time Thursday night battle featuring a pair of Top 25 teams coming off a bye week. Auburn has yet to be tested as they enter a brutal portion of their schedule while the Wildcats

were tested two weeks ago in a win over Iowa State. Running back Cameron Artis-Payne has rushed for 289 yards as the Tigers rush offense ranks seventh in the country but the offense overall is impressive, averaging 52 points a contest, which is fifth-best in the nation.

Kansas State is no slouch themselves, averaging over 40 a game but have yet to see a defense as tough as Auburn’s.

The Tigers have allowed just 17 points a game and will have to dig down deep inside a hostile Bill Snyder Stadium.

Florida at No. 3 Alabama — The unranked Gators got the scare of a lifetime last Saturday night as SEC cellar dweller Kentucky took the gang into triple overtime before finally pulling out a 36-30 win. Meanwhile, Alabama cruised to a 3-0 start by bashing Southern Miss and the Crimson Tide continue to roll by boasting arguably the best overall team in college football.

A lot of questions marks on the

defensive side of the football for Florida after last week’s Kentucky game and that does not bode well against a Bama squad that has scored at will the last two weeks. Blake Sims has thrown for over 600 yards and the duo of T.J. Yeldon and Derrick Henry in the backfield proves to be a challenge.

Florida running back Matt Jones is expected to carry much of the offensive load on Saturday if the Gators want a chance to stay atop the SEC standings.

No. 22 Clemson at No. 1 Florida State — Saturday night’s main event showcases the best match-up in the ACC all season and gives fans another opportunity to potentially see if the defending national champion Seminoles can be knocked off.

Florida State drubbed the Tigers on their home turf last year and Clemson hasn’t forgotten.

The boys in orange suffered two weeks ago against Georgia but rebounded nicely last week with a blowout win over

South Carolina State.

Florida State nearly slipped up in week one against Oklahoma State but easily toyed with The Citadel. A veteran Clemson defense including seven returning starters poses a major threat to quarterback Jameis Winston and the Seminoles’ heavy passing game as a switch to the run game could swing momentum to the Tigers.

On the flip side there is much concern over Clemson’s inexperienced offense.

Cole Stoudt and Deshaun Watson continue to switch off at the quarterback position and the Tigers have struggled mightily in scoring points against the Seminoles in the all-time series. Florida State has outscored Clemson 425-167 in the last 11 meetings.

Other Games to Watch: No. 4 Oklahoma at West Virginia; Virginia at No. 21 BYU; Miami at No. 24 Nebraska; Utah at Michigan; Mississippi State at No. 8 LSU

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Two football stars score national honors Ace Hunt ISU Athletic Media Relations Connor Underwood and Mike Perish have both garnered national honors following the 27-20 road victory over instate rival Ball State on Saturday, Sept. 13.

Additionally, the Sycamores are trending upwards towards a return to the national Top 25 polls.

Indiana State became just the fifth FCS team nationally this season to down a member of the FBS with its victory over Ball State, which also returned the Victory Bell to Terre Haute for the first time since 1987.

Connor Underwood was named both the National and Missouri Valley Football Conference Defensive Player Of The Week by College Sports Madness.

CSM identifies the players who made the greatest impact to their team from each conference and on a national basis each week.

Underwood joins Montana State quarterback Dakota Prukop as College Sports Madness National Players Of The Week.

Underwood continued his strong start to the 2014 campaign with a 12-tackle performance in the 27-20 road victory over Ball State.

Underwood had four solo stops and eight assists to go with 1.5 quarterback sacks and 2.5 tackles for a loss.

He added a key fumble recovery, one pass breakup and a quarterback hurry in the contest. With just over a minute remaining in the first half, Ball State fumbled a punt and Underwood raced 50 yards down the field to pounce on the ball. That fumble recovery eventually led the Sycamores on a scoring drive in which they reached the end zone with four seconds left in the first half to give ISU a 17-14 halftime advantage.

Underwood’s biggest tackle came on the game’s last play when he tackled Ball State quarterback Ozzie Mann at the twoyard line with 11 seconds left and forced him down inbounds which allowed the clock to run out and returned the Blue Key Victory Bell to Terre Haute for the first time since 1987.

He is in the top three of the Missouri Valley Football Conference rankings for both quarterback sacks and tackles for a loss.

Junior linebacker no. 55 Connor Underwood tries to tackle the opposing players (Photo by ISU Communications and Marketing).

He is currently tied for the team lead in tackles with 24. Underwood has eight tackles for a loss which ranks third in the league and gives him 35.5 for his career.

He needs only 19 more to tie Kyle Mitchell’s school record of 54.5 for a career. Additionally, he has 3.5 quarterback sacks, good enough for second in the league, and now owns 18.5 for his career.

Underwood, who has posted at least one sack in each of the Sycamores’ three games so far in 2014 is only seven away from Mitchell’s current school record of 25.5.

Mike Perish was named a College Sporting News National All-Star a day after being named the Missouri Valley Football Conference Offensive Player Of The Week for the second time in his career.

Perish completed 25-of-43 passes for 317 yards and three touchdowns in the 27-20 Indiana State victory at Ball State.

His 317 passing yards are the secondmost in the history of the program in a

game against a FBS opponent.

After falling behind the Cardinals 143, Perish had a 25-yard touchdown pass to A.J. Johnson and then another twoyard scoring strike to Issac Beverstock just before the half as ISU took a 17-14 lead.

His longest and biggest pass of the game came in the form of a 28-yard touchdown pass against triple coverage to Kyani Harris with 3:50 left in the game, which surged the Sycamores ahead to stay.

On the day, Perish found 10 different receivers as ISU won at Ball State for the first time since 1982.

Additionally, the Sycamores made a significant leap in The Sports Network weekly balloting as they received 51 votes this week.

That is the 36th-highest vote total in the nation for the week ending September 13. Indiana State was ranked last nationally in the 2012 final poll at No. 23 by The Sports Network and No. 24 in The FCS Coaches Poll.

Missouri Valley Football Conference members flood The Sports Network FCS Top 25 following a week in which the league tied a record with eight nonconference victories on a single day.

North Dakota State remains No. 1 while No. 10 South Dakota State, No. 11 Northern Iowa, No. 16 Southern Illinois and No. 19 Youngstown State round out the poll.

Illinois State joins the Sycamores, Missouri State, Western Illinois and South Dakota in the others receiving votes category.

A league-record tying six MVFC teams are ranked in the FCS Coaches Poll.

North Dakota State is No. 1, while No. 10 South Dakota State, No. 11 Northern Iowa, No. 13 Southern Illinois, No. 15 Youngstown State and No. 24 Illinois State all represent the league in the poll.

Indiana State received 13 votes and finished with the 31st-highest vote total in the nation. Eight different league schools received votes in the coach’s poll.

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Sycamores Score

Left: Sydney Lovelace, a junior midfielder, fights to keep the ball during the game against Chicago State on Sunday. Above: Freshman fielder Elly Freesmeier attempts to score for Indiana State. Below: Chicago State goalie blocks junior forward Sydney Loesing’s shot at scoring (photos by Gary Macadaeg).